Xiaomi has recently launched the Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e smartphones in China. The model number of the Mi CC9e smartphone is M1906F9SC. A variant of the smartphone with model number M1906F9SH has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. The images of the rear side of the phone that have appeared in the FCC documents confirm that it is an Android One phone with triple rear cameras. Hence, it appears the Mi CC9e smartphone could be releasing outside of China as Xiaomi Mi A3 Android One smartphone.
The M1906F9SH Xiaomi phone that has been certified by FCC has also received approval from Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) in the recent past. The smartphone has also been approved by Singapore’s IMDA authority. The images of the phone that have surfaced in FCC documents reveal that the smartphone measures 153 x 71mm. The smartphone measures 162mm diagonally. The dimensions of the M1906F9SH is exactly same as the Mi CC9e phone. Hence, the purported Mi A3 will be equipped with a 6.01-inch display with waterdrop notch like the Mi CC9e.
The images of the rear panel of the M1906F9SH show that it has an elongated cutout for the vertical camera setup followed by a hole for the LED flash. The “48MP AI Camera” text can be seen below it. The logos for Xiaomi and Android One is available on the bottom side of the phone’s back panel. None of the specs of the phone have been revealed through its FCC certification. It is very likely to arrive with identical specs as the Xiaomi Mi CC9e smartphone.
The Xiaomi Mi CC9e has a 6.01-inch S-AMOLED display that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Gorilla Glass 5 panels are flanked on the front and rear sides of the smartphone. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. The Xiaomi Mi A2 Android One phone from last year had come with full HD+ 5.99-inch display with 18:9 aspect ratio. There is a possibility that Mi A3 will continue to carry support for full HD+ resolution.
The Snapdragon 665 powers the Mi CC9e along with up to 6 GB of RAM. Its highest variant has 128 GB of native storage. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. It features a microSD card slot for additional storage.
The 4,030mAh battery of the Xiaomi Mi CC9e supports 18W fast charging. The handset is equipped with an under-display fingerprint sensor. The rear side of the phone is flanked with 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup and it has a frontal shooter of 32-megapixel. In China, the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions of the phone are respectively priced at 1,299 Yuan (~$188), 1,399 Yuan (~$203) and 1,599 Yuan (~$232). It comes in White, Dark Blue and Black colors.
In the previous week, leaked specs and images of the upcoming Nokia Daredevil smartphone had surfaced on Baidu forums. The “Nokia Daredevil” moniker is just a codename and it may release in the market with a different name. Soon after its last week’s appearance, the rumor mill started speculating that it could either be the Nokia 6.2 or Nokia 5.2. Folks at Nokia Anew Twitter account have claimed that the smartphone may release in the market as Nokia 5.2.
Last year, HMD Global did not release any Nokia 4 series smartphone. The tweet claims that the new Nokia 4 (Nokia 4.2) is the successor of the Nokia 5.1 phone from last year. Hence, the Nokia 5.2 is bound to arrive with some advanced specs. The leak claims it will be slotted in the “more expensive segment” since it is expected to come with features like ZEISS optics, PureDisplay and OZO Audio that are available on high-end models from the company. Hence, it appears that the Nokia Daredevil that is rumored to arrive with all these specs may debut in the market with Nokia 5.2 name.
The images of the Nokia Daredevil phone that had surfaced in the last week had revealed it is equipped with a waterdrop notch enabled display surrounded by thick bezels. The glass back of the smartphone has a circular module that comprises of three camera sensors and an LED flash. It is rumored to feature a 48-megapixel ZEISS optics main sensor and a superwide lens. The smartphone will also carry support for Night Mode function for shooting brighter shots in dim-light conditions.
The purported Nokia 5.2 will be an Android One. The smartphone will be powered by Snapdragon 660. The handset is backed by a 3,500mAh battery. The handset also features a 3.5mm audio jack, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, a USB-C port and a hardware button for Google Assistant. The model number of the smartphone is TA-1198.
There is no information available on the launch date of the smartphone. Hopefully, more details of the phone will appear in the coming days.
HMD Global has started teasing the arrival of Nokia 9 PureView smartphone in India. Tweets showcasing the prowess of the penta-lens setup of the phone are now being released by the Finnish firm in the county. All the tweets are claiming that the smartphone is “coming soon,” but there is no word on its launch date. According to 91mobiles, the Nokia 9 PureView won’t be available for purchase this month.
The publication claims an HMD Global distribution partner from India has revealed to it that even though the Finnish firm is saying that the phone launches in India in this month, the smartphone will be made available for purchase in August. The Nokia 9 PureView had originally debut at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech trade show in February this year. In March, HMD Global had teased the arrival of the Nokia 9 PureView in India. However, its launch was delayed. According to the HMD Global executive, the launch of the Nokia 9 PureView has been delayed in India because the brand wants to “serve the market with what is relevant to the market.”
The Nokia 9 PureView’s penta-lens setup is equipped with three 12-megapixel monochrome sensors and a pair of 12-megapixel RBG lenses. The handset is fitted with a 5.99-inch pOLED panel with 18:9 aspect ratio and it carries support for quad HD+ resolution and HDR10. It is the first Nokia phone to feature an in-display fingerprint sensor. The Nokia 9 PureView is yet another Android One phone from the company that runs on Android 9 Pie OS.
The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 845 chipset that most of the Android flagship phones in 2018. It is coupled with 6 GB of RAM. The native storage of the phone is 128 GB. It features a 3,320mAh battery that supports rapid charging and wireless charging. For shooting selfies, it features a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel. It is speculated that the smartphone may debut in India with a price tag of Rs. 46,999 (~$684).
Last year, Finland-based HMD Global launched the Nokia 6.1 smartphone in India. Initially, the phone was available in just one variant packing 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Later, the company also launched a new variant with 4GB of RAM and 64 GB of onboard storage.
The base model of the Nokia 6.1 was being sold for Rs. 8,999 (~$) 131in India, almost half of its original launch price of Rs. 16,999 (~$248). Now, the company has slashed the price of the smartphone in India by Rs. 2,000 (~$29).
With the new price cut, the Nokia 6.1 is now available for just Rs. 6,999 (~$102) for the 3GB RAM model while the 4GB RAM model costs Rs. 9,999 (~$146). While Nokia’s official online store has updated the pricing, Flipkart and Amazon are still to update the pricing.
The Nokia 6.1 comes with a 5.5-inch 2.5D display with ‘damage-resistant’ Corning Gorilla Glass on top. It features Full HD display with 1920 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, having a pixel density of 401ppi.
Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 630 processor clocked at 2.2GHz. There’s also a microSD card slot, which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.
As for the camera, there’s a 16-megapixel camera on the back which has f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and dual-LED flash. The phone also features an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with a 1.12um sensor and f/2.0 aperture for taking selfies and video calling. There’s a fingerprint sensor placed on the back panel for added security.
On the connectivity front, the phone offers hybrid Dual SIM slot, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v5, GPS, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio. It also features dual speakers, dual smart amplifiers, and Dolby Atmos. The phone is running on Android Oreo operating system and is powered by a 3,000mAh non-removable battery.
Xiaomi are feeling pretty generous this time around. The company is currently giving away a free pair of Redmi Airdots with every Redmi K20 unit purchased in China. Now, while the Redmi Airdots aren’t exactly the most expensive earphones at $20 on average, these are still a huge bargain. It’s incredible that we can already have such affordable wireless earbuds.
The Redmi Airdots are to this day one of the best options for entry-level bluetooth audio. They come with a 40mAh battery, as well as a 300mAh charging box. They can allegedly withstand up to 4 hours of continuous music playback, or 12 with the charging box. They charge up relatively quick as well, going from empty to full in a mere hour.
In terms of design, they’re also not really anything too special. They do look pleasant with the soft black finish, pretty sleek and simple. They’re really well made to be crowd pleasing, and I doubt anyone could really complain about the design. They were already a great pair of TWS earphones, but as a bundle with the Redmi K20? It’s a fantastic deal for anyone.
Considering how the Redmi K20 was already an almost unbeatable value, Redmi is really knocking it out of the park. We’re a bit curious how Pocophone’s POCO F2 will ever hope to stand up to this. Xiaomi’s gotten to a point where a lot of their products are competing with their other products, and we wonder where this will lead to from here.
A new Vivo phone with model number V1921A was recently spotted on the database of China’s TENAA telecom authority. The listing of the phone had carried only minimum specs of the smartphone. The TENAA listing of the Vivo V1921 is now updated with its full specifications. It also carries the images of the smartphone.
The Vivo V1921 has a 6.38-inch AMOLED display. The waterdrop-style notch screen offers support for 1080 x 2340 pixels full HD+ resolution. The minimum capacity of the Vivo V1921A is 4,420mAh battery. Its typical capacity could be 4,500mAh battery. The 3C listing of the phone that had appeared in the recent past had revealed that its charger carries support for 22.5W fast charging.
The smartphone boots to Android 9 Pie OS. Being a Vivo device, the final product will feature FunTouch OS UI. The backside of the phone has a vertical triple camera setup. It includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a secondary sensor of 8-megapixel and a 2-megapixel lens. The front notch is the home for its 32-megapixel selfie camera.
A hardware key for accessing the Jovi AI assistant seems to be available on the left side of the smartphone. Its right side is equipped with a volume rocker and a power button. The dimensions of the phone are 159.53 x 75.23 x 8.13mm and it weighs 189.6 grams.
The exact identity of the Vivo V1921A smartphone is not known yet. However, the handset seems to bear resemblance with the recently unveiled Vivo iQOO Neo gaming phone. The iQOO Neo also features the same sized waterdrop notch display, in-screen fingerprint scanner, 4,500mAh battery, and up to 8 GB of RAM. Even the dimensions of the newly spotted Vivo V1921 is similar to the iQOO Neo handset. However, the Vivo V1921A seems to feature a different chipset and is equipped with better cameras. The iQOO Neo handset has an “iQOO” branding on the rear side of the phone, but the Vivo V1921A features a “Vivo” logo on its back. Hence, it can be said that it won’t end up as an iQOO phone.
Flagship smartphones from Chinese brands Huawei and Oppo, namely Huawei P30 Pro and Oppo Reno 10X Zoom uses a periscope lens to enhance the photography experience. Now, it seems that another Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi will soon join the list.
This is being speculated as the company’s recent application titled “Camera Components and Electronic Devices” was unveiled. The patent carries an application number CN201822150093.2, dated December 20, 2018, which was released to the public on July 2.
The patent from the company shows that the camera components described in Xiaomi’s patent scheme include the main lens as well as at least one potential auxiliary lens. It shows that by setting up the main lens and at least one optical axis perpendicular to the main lens light axis, and by making the inlet of the periscope assist lens fit with the light outlet of the main lens, the periscope auxiliary lens can be used without increasing the thickness of the main lens.
It is not yet known in which of its upcoming smartphones will Xiaomi use this new camera technology. However, it’s being speculated that the company could use this in the Mi MIX series given that it’s the most expensive series from Xiaomi. Do note that this is just a speculation and the technology could come up in some other device. But, it’s still worth looking forward to the Mi MIX 4 which is likely to house periscope lens.
Last week, Amazon India began teasing on the arrival of the upcoming OPPO K3 smartphone. The smartphone was unveiled in China in May will be coming to India to replace the OPPO K1 smartphone. Fresh information shared by 91mobiles revels that the OPPO K3 will go official in the third week of this month.
Citing information received from retail sources, the publication has revealed that the OPPO K3 will be launching on July 19 in India. Unfortunately, the leak has no details on the specs and pricing of the OPPO K3. The specs of the phone are no secret since it has ben already announced in China.
OPPO K3 Specifications
The OPPO K3 features a 6.5-inch AMOLED display. The predecessor model had featured 6.4-inch AMOLED screen. The notch-less screen of the OPPO K3 supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and it is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint sensor.
The Snapdragon 710 chipset is present under the hood of the device. It features up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. There is microSD card slot on the device for more storage. The smartphone is backed by a 3,765mAh battery that carries support for 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology.
The rear side of the OPPO K3 features a dual camera setup a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth senor. It has a pop-up selfie snapper of 16-megapixel. The ColorOS 6.0 based Android 9 Pie comes preloaded on the device.
OPPO K3 Price in China
The OPPO K3 is available in multiple variants in China such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 Gb storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are respectively priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$232), 1,899 Yuan (~$275) and 2,299 Yuan (~$333). The color variants of the OPPO K3 are Nebula Purple, Morning White and Farm Black. Probably, the smartphone may land in India with a starting price of around Rs. 15,999 (~$233).
Earlier this month, on 2nd July, Vivo’s newly established sub-brand for premium smartphones — iQOO, launched a new variant of the Vivo iQOO phone dubbed as Vivo iQOO Neo, another gaming phone with decent specs.
Now, the Vivo iQOO Neo smartphone is officially available for purchase in China with a starting price of 1,798 Yuan, which roughly converts to $261, for the base variant with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
The smartphone features a 6.38-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and comes with the trendy in-display fingerprint scanner as well as support for face unlock feature.
One of the ways the iQOO Neo is able to have a low price tag is as a result of its processor. Rather than opting for the Snapdragon 855 chipset, the device is powered by last year’s Snapdragon 845 processor which is a beast nonetheless.
The device comes with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. In the camera department, it features a triple camera setup on the back, consisting of an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle camera and it is followed by the primary 12MP f/1.79 camera and then a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor.
On the front side, housed inside the notch in the display is a 12MP camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture. While the iQOO Neo does not pack as much processing power as its sibling, it does have a bigger battery capacity – 4500mAh which should last a full day even if you decide to burn some time playing PUBG. With Vivo’s FlashCharge 22.5W fast charging technology, you should be back up and running in the shortest time possible.
The smartphone comes with several features such as 4D Game Shock 2.0, anti-Bluelight eye protection, touch acceleration, a dedicated game mode, DC Dimming, dark mode with support for up to 300 different apps, and a dedicated Jovi Assistant button painted orange.
The Vivo iQOO Neo runs FunTouch OS 9 which is based on Android 9 Pie operating system. It comes in Carbon Black and Neon Purple colors and below are the phone’s pricing of different variants:
If you fancy getting your hands on the latest and trending electronic items without spending a lot of money, Banggood’s got your back!
Known for offering the best bang for your buck, the Chinese online store has launched the Banggood 2019 Summer Sale Ranking List. As part of the promo, users can find the hottest trending products and buy them at lowered prices.
In a bid to simplify and expedite the search process, the activity page has been split into multiple categories including Best Seller List, Recommendation List, Hottest Search, New Product, and Discount Collection. Each category is teeming with products that carry considerably lowered prices.
The Best Seller List features Top 3 items including the Umidigi F1, Xiaomi Mi Play, and the Xiaomi Mijia MJJGTYDS01FM 4K laser projector. More importantly, all items available under this section carry noteworthy discounts.
For the sake of an instance, the Umidigi F1 smartphone would normally set you back $304.99, but you can now buy it for just $179.99. Likewise, the Xiaomi Mi Play mobile phone usually retails for $199.99, but it is available for only $130.39 for a limited period of time.
The activity page features a slew of sub-categories such as RC Toys, Smart Device, Tools & Ele, Outdoor, Home and Fashion, under the Recommended List category. Each sub-category features top-end products that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket.
The Hottest Search section, on the other hand, features popular products from leading brands like Xiaomi, Eachine, BlitzWolf, Geekcreit, Daniu, and Digoo. You can get big discounts on the three most searched items from your favorite brand.
The newly arrived products have been added to the next section dubbed New Products, while the rest of the heavily discounted items have been included under the concluding category called Discount Collection. You can click here to visit the activity page.
Banggood has also launched its Summer Prime Sale, wherein you can play the game and get great coupons before the event wraps up on July 12th, 16:00 (UTC+8 ). You can head straight to this link in order to take full advantage of this promotion and win amazing coupons.
It is imperative for us to take out some time for ourselves and relax in today’s fast-paced society that requires you to be always on your toes. Regrettably, a lot of people do not have enough citing their busy schedule, and that’s exactly where the Xiaomi LERAVAN Multi-function U-shaped Massage Neck Pillow comes into the picture.
Made using high-density memory sponges, this Xiaomi U-shaped Massage Neck Pillow is extremely soft and comfortable. Sporting an ergonomic design, it offers an accurate amount of thickness and fluff, making it a great travel companion.
Moreover, it features an innovative pattern lock that can be loosened or bound freely in a span of just 0.1 seconds. Moreover, this easy-to-carry massage neck pillow offers different wearing and storage customs.
You can long press the switch for 1.5 seconds to switch between two modes. Using it regularly for 10 minutes daily will not only help you relax, and release pressure but also improve your sleep quality. Using it is a child’s play:
Place the battery in the battery box
Adjust the ends of the magnetic buckle according to your comfort
Long press power button to start
Choose to shut down the massage mode automatically or long press the power button after 10 minutes
In order to get your hands on the Xiaomi U-shaped Massage Neck Pillow, you’d normally need to shell out $25.99 on GearVita, but if you aren’t willing to spend that kind of money, all you need to do is to use coupon code ROMUshaped and save $8 at checkout.
In other words, you can bring the retail price of the Xiaomi U-shaped Massage Neck Pillow down to just $17.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon before placing your order. You can follow this link to take advantage of this coupon, which is slated to expire soon.
Much to the delight of its huge fan base, Xiaomi launched the long-awaited Redmi Note 7 phablet in January this year. Even months after hitting the store shelves, the recently unveiled device continues to garner huge popularity among Xiaomi aficionados.
Taking the phablet’s undying demand into consideration and to make it available to the cost-conscious buyers, the Chinese electronics giant is now offering the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 at a lowered price on Gearbest. So without wasting more time, let’s check out the details.
The Redmi Note 7 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM variant would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online as well as offline stores, but you can now buy it for a lowered price of just $149.99 from Gearbest. This is a noteworthy 29 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $211.97.
Despite the reduction in its retail price, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is simply an irresistible phablet, offering the following features:
6.3-inch FHD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution
You can follow this link in order to check out the full specification and avail the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the phablet. With 170 pieces already sold, the promo is slated to end in five days.
The emergence of online shopping made it is easier than ever before to get your hands on all sorts of home appliances including vacuum cleaners that come in handy in day to day life. While these vacuum cleaners boast an impressive array of features, they aren’t easy on the pocketbook.
Those who go for inexpensive vacuum cleaners, on the other hand, end up compromising on quality. If you are in the market for feature-laden home essentials products that don’t cost a bomb, GeekBuying’s got your back!
The Chinese online store known for offering the country’s best electronic items at unbeatable prices has teamed-up with Xiaomi to offer the Xiaomi JIMMY JV51 vacuum cleaner and Xiaomi JIMMY JW31 pressure washer at lowered prices. Moreover, we will show how you can save a considerable amount of more money at checkout.
Xiaomi JIMMY JV51 Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
Designed to get rid of the mites or dust, the Xiaomi JIMMY JV51 vacuum cleaner is powered by the third generation of 100,000-rpm brushless digital motors, which offer up to 55 percent efficiency. Moreover, it ensures your surrounding is free from the bacterium, allergen, etc.
While the Xiaomi JIMMY JV51 would normally set you back $395.14, you can buy it for just $189.99 from GeekBuying. You can even extend this 52 percent discount with the help of coupon code 3DYMZPCS, which is valid for all oversea warehouse (IT/ES/PL/DE).
The aforesaid coupon helps you save $83.95 more by reducing the already lowered asking price of the Xiaomi JIMMY JV51 vacuum cleaner to $156.04. You can follow this link to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires.
Xiaomi JIMMY JW31 Lightweight Cordless Pressure Washer
Equipped with the faucet and the self- priming modes, the JW31 enables you to take advantage of various sources of water like a bucket or even a stream. As a result, you can use to clean anywhere without having to carry a lot of water.
While you’d normally expect a high-end pressure washer offering comparable features to carry a steep price tag, the Xiaomi JIMMY JW31 has gone up for sale carrying a $154.99 price sticker on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 52 percent drop in its original asking price of $319.75.
On top of that, you can apply coupon code 3ANY1VVV and grab an extra $15 off. In other words, you can bring the original selling price of the Xiaomi JIMMY JW31 further down to only $139.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon before placing your order.
You can follow this link to avail the discount and use the coupon, which will be available for all oversea warehouse (IT/ES/DE). Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.
Xiaomi may announce a new Bluetooth speaker soon according to a recent listing on the Bluetooth SIG website. The listing says the speaker will launch as the Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker.
From the name, it is obvious this is a speaker that can be used outdoors so it should have an IP rating and be at least splash proof. It may also have a rugged design.
The speaker was listed on the database on July 5, 2019, and the certification says it has Bluetooth 5.0. We don’t think Xiaomi has released any Mi-branded speaker with Bluetooth 5.0, so this might as well be the first.
Xiaomi has a bunch of speakers with varying designs. Some are released under its own Mi brand while others are by the smaller companies under its ecosystem. It even sells Sony, Marshall, and Sonos speakers On its Youpin online store.
Hands down Powerbeats Pro are best running headphones or workout buds that you can buy. The Powerbeats Pro is set to officially launch on June 8th this year.
POWERBEATS PRO: DESIGN
Check out the Beats Powerbeats Pro from various angles in all 4 colors.
While it seems to bear a striking resemblance to its predecessor at first glance, it neither remained fixed in ears nor did it interact as expected with the spectacles. Powerbeats Pro, on the other hand, does not shift around in the ears, and the over-ear hooks are comfortably placed next to glasses.
In terms of design, the main body of the device looks like a pared down version of the previous Powerbeats.
The eye-catching “b” logo looks simple. The in-ear design with ear hooks looks still the same but its body has undergone a radical overhaul. The product is now housed in smaller and lighter body. In fact, the official figures claim they are 13% smaller and 17% smaller. Now, that’s what I call a noteworthy change!
The weight reduction isn’t noticeable when you hold it in hand, but it is quite evident once you place it in the ears.
Powerbeats Pro: Ultimate Earbuds for Workout
Both, the hook of the ear, as well as the cavity have been revamped in a bid to enhance the overall wearing experience.
Let’s take a look at the charging box first. It looks like Beats has invested very little time in designing the box, given how hard it is to open the box with one hand. This can be effortlessly done with the box the Airpods come in.
Luke Wood, CEO of Beats attributed the bigger size of the box to better endurance performance as it can be plugged into the larger battery.
Aside from that, the bigger box ensures the memory metal material ear hooks are not damaged due to the squeezing of the box.
This is a well-planned and intentionally done move by the Beats.
Keeping comfort in mind, it is not really recommended that you put the charging box into your pocket especially when you are wearing a pair of jeans or sweatpants.
The earphone case is not plugged in completely and the weight is actually good. Its weight ensures that it does not fall down your pants, but on the downside, it might prove to be a bit inconvenient to carry in your trouser pocket.
WEARING
Given that your left and right ears aren’t mirror-symmetrical, it is quite hard to differentiate between the good and the bad. Keeping in line with that, even well-received headphone such as AirPods might feel uncomfortable to wear for some people.
I asked some of my colleagues to try to wear this earphone. Few of them have large ears and some of have small ears. In some ears it fitted well and the ears look fleshier. On the other hand, it looks delicate and a little weaker.
While the evaluation has various courses, the overall trend remains popular. Additionally, I also analyzed the earphones after wearing them for quite a long time and here’s what I found out:
You cannot discount the fact that the Powerbeats Pro offers a firm wearing experience, and it doesn’t feel like its licking ears. Regrettably, it doesn’t match the comfortability offered by the AirPods, which do not seem to bother you in the ear when you stop playing music. Powerbeats Pro fails to achieve the same level of convenience.
Along with the shape, the material used to make the car hook has been improved. It is relatively comfortable to wear it for 30-60 minutes; however, continually wearing it is likely to cause discomfort as the wearer begins to feel a earhook-induced pressure on the ear. In other words, this headset is recommended to be worn for about two hours tops.
There is no problem with the unbalance ear pressure because of the air vent design. Before giving it to my colleagues to wear for trying, I intentionally did not tell them the right way to wear it.
Some people tried to open the ear and then put the earphone directly or let the ear hook hang then smash the earphone inside the ear.
There are no prizes for guess that the first reaction from the colleagues was “How can it be so uncomfortable to wear”?
In fact, I was in Hong Kong recently for an experience and one of the Beats staff members showed how to wear it correctly. You can see the correct method of wearing it in the image below. It need to be screwed into the ear rather than been directly plugged in.
This is relatively easier to do, and more importantly, it allows you to put the headset on the right spot. After showing the right way to wear it, my colleague found them more convenient to use. Those planning to get their hands on the earphones need to learn the right way of wearing them.
Glasses users are advised to take their glasses off before wearing it. This way they can find a lot of improvement in comfort.
These can be only used as a reference because even if this pair of earphones can fit 10,000+ shaped ear, you may be the first one, especially for the ear that is touch sensitive. I would suggest if you have the conditions, please go to the Apple Store and try it on.
Activities with Earphone
Be it singing, jumping, raping or playing basketball. If you talk about any of these activities two years ago, you may find the earphones to fall easily.
Although, you still have bunch of AirPods on your treasure to prevent the earphones from hanging. The headphone changes back to the wired headphone.
Imagine asking the same question today. I am sure your answer will be completely different. Indeed, it is not easy to lose AirPods but it will never give you a sense of security.
You need to pay attention to it whether the earphones will fall out when you enter a crowded subway. But for Powerbeats Pro, it will not only give you sense of security but also a confidence.
The confidence will support you to perform bolder and stretched movements during your workouts. The biggest different between AirPods and Powerbeats Pro is the confidence it gives you after wearing.
Having said that, you do not have to worry about it falling off your earphones even when you are running, playing basketball, football or flipping on a trampoline of 360 degrees.
Waterproof Performance
Waterproof performance is another vital feature for a pair of sports headphones. Carrying a waterproof rating of IPX4, the Powerbeats Pro can withstand splashing from various angles. This pair of headphones underwent waterproof experiments that were carried out by the foreign media MacRumors.
Despite being dunked in water for up to 20 minutes, the results showed that the Powerbeats Pro remained completely unaffected.
It is worth mentioning here that we don’t encourage users to rinse the headphone. This shred of information is for regrettable accidents such as outdoor puddles or when it falls into the toilet. To keep your earphones, clean after an intense workout session, all you need to do is to wipe the sweat with a wet towel.
Although, it is worth noting that the headphone box isn’t waterproof. Hence, if the headphones are splashed with water, make sure to wait until it fully dry before placing it back into the box otherwise it might cause short circuit.
While the Powerbeats Pro boasts the same wireless benefits as the AirPods, its physical buttons which are placed on both sides retain the classic audio controls just like wired EarPods. For the sake of an instance, you can skip the current track by double-clicking the “b” button on either earphone or play the previous track by triple-clicking the “b” button.
The sound of plus and minus button on the top of the Powerbeats Pro body and the Logo of “b” helps you to play and pause buttons give you water or sweat on your hands. You can flawlessly and efficiently control the music or podcast at the same time.
The the Powerbeats Pro packs the same H1 chip that powers the AirPod 2. It gives smart in-ear detection, convenient connection with iOS, and better power management. Unlike the previous W1 chip, the newfangled H1 offers “Hey Siri” support.
In my opinion, the use of “Hey Siri” is greater than daily commuting because in sports, you need to put down your smartphone but still need to change the songs, set timers, reply to calls or read unread text messages and “Hey Siri” helps you to do that.
This enables you to stay updated with all sorts of information even when you are lifting the iron.
Taking about H1, I can recall Weibo fans asking this headset to be made compatible with Andorid phones. If you use Android, all you will lose is iCloud’s ultra-convenient connection and “Hey Siri”. Other features will remain same. But aren’t these two functions the selling point of the product?
Let’s take a gander at the connection stability. If it is a commuter earphone, I would not pay much attention to its connection stability given that mobile phones aren’t going to be high frequency for quite a lot of people; however, it is not the same case for sports headphones. The sports headphones are different as during the sports, you mostly put your mobile phone a side of the court or in the locker room.
As a result, the performance of the connection stability will be tested. We have analyzed both the above scenarios. Without a barrier, the earphone connection range can be around 30 meters and if placed in a locker room then the range reduces to just 15 meters (about half).
This leads us to ask an important question, what is the best way to use it? Of course, the best way to use it is by downloading the music on Apple Watch with Apple Music and then connect it to the headphones directly.
By adopting this method, no matter where your phone is placed and how far you go from it, you can be rest assured that the music is never interrupted by any connectivity issues.
Battery Life
According to the official data, Powerbeats Pro is capable of offering a music playback time of up to 9 hours without charging the box. Moreover, it delivers up to 24 hours with the charging box.
Much to our delight, in our battery test we found out that the gap is not that big and the earphone can actually last for about 8 hours which is a great achievement in the real wireless earphone.
This is a significant achievement for a real wireless headset, giving quite an advantage for the earphone.
Compared to the previous version of Beats, Powerbeats Pro sounds very similar to the Beats X. It delivers an overall well-balanced performance in terms of sound quality and has ample resolution, coupled with crystal-clear listening experience.
The Powerbeats Pro did not do low-frequency dive, and the full environment offered an insignificant amount of parcels, while the sound gave an impression of being thin and not full.
The Powerbeats Pro has more outstanding bass performance compared to new AirPods. Powerbeats Pro’s drums are accurate and compact, plus they don’t feel loose in ears. Although, the vocals aren’t exception, but the clarity and the detail reduction performance is quite good. Some can still hear the vocal details as “Squeky Sound” when the singers sing.
The Powerbeats Pro adopts a clarity-based sound style. The public now prefer this style over the style used by previously released model of “moving times.”
The adaption of the music is much stronger than the former Beats. Moreover, the Powerbeats Pro merge its advantage in low-frequency processing on the clear basis and making the performance of the earphones more personal.
If the AirPods sound like boiled water then the Powerbeats Pro is like Lemonade with soda. Soda water taste different from boiled water but the difference isn’t a significant one.
The quality of the Powerbeats previous generation can be bluntly describe as bad. In his last interview with ifanr, Luke Wood mentioned that they left no stone unturned in order to improve the new Powerbeats.
In the terms of actual experience, the performance of Powerbeats Pro has really improved, but is not the best. Although, it can be used.
If there is a slight noisy environment on the street, it is still be normal sound with little some noise but if you go to a very noisy environment like a subway then other party will still sound a little more.
Comparison with Hesheng Powerbeats?
Before writing this review, I asked my colleague if we should compare it with the AirPods. It is worth noting that the two headphones are quite different from each other. While one is for daily commuting, the other is designed for sports.
During the evaluation, we realized that there are quite a few similarities between them.
While we sum up, you will realize that even though this is a Powerbeats Pro review, we have unintentionally taken it and AirPods in design, comfort, stability, waterproof, connection, storage, and sound quality. Even the featured image is made as a comparison.
While the AirPods has a better appearance, offer superior wearing experience and larger storage, the Powerbeats Pro offers a slew of more advantages including waterproof, battery life, and stability.
Earphones have actually been through a long 130 years of development. As part of this development, the functions of the earphones have come a long way and the sound quality is not the only aspect you need to consider before deciding to buy an earphone.
You may not only need an expensive Hi-Fi headset to sit on a sofa and enjoy your favorite music after work but you may also need active noise reduction to counter the external noise in the subway.
Additionally, you may also need a pair that can be worn in rain and is unaffected by wind. When you are tired, you can use the powerful drums to give you the power to keep it up.
Hence, Apple wants to introduce a pair of wireless headphones that are close to AirPods.
Final Verdict
So which one to choose between these two? I believe the answer is very clear. If you have no needs for sports, no doubt AirPods is better for you. It would be best to have both of them when you have needs for sports, but if your pocket doesn’t allow you to do so, Powerbeats Pro may cover a wider range.
The Meizu 16s is a unique device in a world of notches, pop-up cameras, and punch hole displays. It keeps the bezels but manages to keep them really slim while still fitting in a camera and an earpiece. Unlike its predecessor, the Meizu 16s doesn’t have a Plus variant. However, new reports have revealed we may be getting a Meizu 16s Pro as early as next month.
Listings of the Meizu 16s Pro are said to have been seen on Taobao, one of China’s biggest online stores. The listing even includes a photo of the unreleased device.
The Meizu 16s Pro will mostly keep the design of the Meizu 16s but it will add an extra camera on the back for a triple camera setup. We speculate the third camera may be an ultra-wide angle lens. The cameras are lined up vertically on the left side of the phone with the ring-style LED flash sitting below.
There is no fingerprint scanner on the rear which means Meizu is sticking to an in-display fingerprint sensor again. Unfortunately, the specs were not listed save for the processor which is the Snapdragon 855.
The listing says pre-order began on July 3 ahead of the device’s release in August. More details are expected to surface in the coming weeks leading to its release if the device’s existence is confirmed.
After publishing the first comparisons with the new Mi CC series which included Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e, it is time to talk a bit about the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition. A special version of the new line-up released in partnership with Meitu, the luxury phone manufacturer which was recently acquired by Xiaomi. It is the most powerful and expensive variant of the new series, that is why we think it is perfect to compare it with the base variants of the main line-ups from Oppo and Huawei’s sub-brand Honor. We chose Oppo Reno and Honor 20 because they are among the most important devices on a similar price range and they might become the main rivals of the new Mi CC9 Meitu Edition. But let’s discover who is the best together.
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition vs Oppo Reno vs Huawei Honor 20
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition
Oppo Reno
Huawei Honor 20
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
156.8 x 74.5 x 8.7 mm, 179 grams
156.6 x 74.3 x 9 mm, 185 grams
154.3 x 74 x 7.9 mm, 174 grams
DISPLAY
6.39 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, Super AMOLED
6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, AMOLED
Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8
32 MP front camera f/2.0
Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
Quad 48 + 16 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
4030 mAh, fast charging 18W
3765 mAh, fast charging with VOOC 3.0
3750 mAh, Fast Charging 22.5W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Design
Which design you should choose? It really depends on your tastes, in each case you get impressive premium aesthetics. The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition has a stunning glass back which creates different effects depending on the reflection, but it comes with a notched display. Honor 20 and Oppo Reno’s back covers are less impressive (according to my tastes), but they do not feature a notch and they come with much more interesting solutions. While the former has a shark fin pop-up camera, no bezels, and no display interruption, the latter comes with a punch-hole display. Note that Honor 20 is also the most compact and the most lightweight.
Display
On the paper, Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition seems to come with the best display. It is the only to support the HDR technology, despite it has a less strong Gorilla Glass protection than the Oppo Reno (Gorilla Glass 5 vs 6) and it has a waterdrop notch instead of a true full screen display. Oppo Reno takes the second place with its AMOLED display boasting a high DCI-P3 coverage, while Honor 20 does not convince me with its midrange-class IPS panel.
Specs & Software
There is no challenge here: while Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Oppo Reno are powered by a midrange chipset, Honor 20 has the best Huawei’s flagship SoC. We are talking about the Kirin 980 which is a lot faster and smoother than the Snapdragon 710 by Qualcomm. Honor 20 does not have a variant with 8 GB of RAM, but the superiority of its SoC wins everything. Right after, there is the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition with its 8/256 GB memory configuration and expandable internal storage through a micro SD slot.
Camera
It is hard to pick the best camera phone of this trio. Xiaomi Mi CC9 has an amazing triple camera on its back which includes an ultrawide sensor too, and it can record super slow motion videos up to 960 fps. There is also an amazing 32 MP camera which supports the awesome camera algorithms developed by Meitu. These algorithms are able to enhance selfie quality by relying on AI for beautification and more. They are the main reason why Xiaomi acquired Meitu. But for now (at least until we personally test the Mi CC9) it is a draw with the Honor 20 as it also comes with a pretty amazing setup: a quad camera including a 16 MP ultrawide lens and a dedicated macro camera.
Battery
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition is equipped with a big 4030 mAh battery and it will probably last a lot more than its opponents on a single charge, in most of the scenarios. It even features an efficient AMOLED display, unlike the Honor 20. But until we tested it thoroughly, we cannot confirm our opinions about Xiaomi Mi CC9’s battery life in a definitive way.
Price
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition debuted with a $378/€425 price tag in China, while Oppo Reno and Honor 20 start from €500/$560 worldwide. Due to its amazing camera performance, wider display than the Honor 20, bigger battery, a better display, and more internal storage, I prefer the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition. But for people who want the highest performance, Honor 20 is the best.
The Xperia 10 is less than six months old but just three months after its launch, news of a successor surfaced in terms of renders. Now, specifications of the device believed to launch as the Xperia 20 have surfaced.
The Sony Xperia 20 will have a 6-inch FHD+ display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. The renders have shown that the design is near identical to that of its predecessor. So there is no notch of any kind nor is there a punch hole, but you do get some pretty thick bezels.
The Xperia 20 will get a significant boost in processing performance as it swaps the Snapdragon 630 of the Xperia 10 for a Snapdragon 710 processor. The SoC will be paired with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage.
According to the source, Sumahoinfo, the Xperia 20 will have two 12MP cameras on its rear. However, we do not know what type of lens the secondary camera will be. It will be nice if it is a super-wide angle camera which will replace the depth sensor of the Xperia 10. The front-facing camera is unknown but we are not expecting a big upgrade in that department.
The phone will measure 158 x 69 x 8.1 mm but its weight is unknown. We do hope it packs a much bigger battery than the 2870mAh capacity of the Xperia 10. The Xperia 20 will be available on Docomo, au, and Softbank with a release date expected to be in Autumn or Winter of 2019.
Xiaomi is a popular Chinese electronics maker, known for its affordable smartphones throughout the globe. Xiaomi recently rebranded the famous Redmi brand into a separate company. The Redmi K20 is the new flagship from the same company. In today’s writeup, we will unlock the bootloader of Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro.
After several rumors and leaks, Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi K20 a couple of months ago in China. The device comes packed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC coupled with 6/8 GB RAM and 64/128/256 GB internal storage variants. It carries a triple rear camera unit including Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.75 aperture, a 124.8-degree 12-megapixel superwide camera lens and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture. On the front, the pop-up camera houses a 20-megapixel sensor with f/2.0 aperture for beautiful selfies. Furthermore, there’s a 6.39 inch AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and has a 1080 x 2340 pixels of resolution. To protect eyes from the strain while using the phone in low-brightness, it hosts DC dimming to protect eyes. Other features include Android 9.0 Pie, 4000 mAh battery with 27W fast charging technology, and usual connectivity options.
What is Unlocking a Bootloader of Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro?
Usually, an OEM or manufacturer locks the bootloader to prevent users from doing changes to the firmware. It is the first and the foremost step before rooting the Android device. It allows users to flash a custom recovery like TWRP and later enables the ability to install custom ROMs. There are many other advantages and disadvantages of unlocking a bootloader.
Note: GizmoChina.com is not responsible for any damage to smartphone and data while unlocking the bootloader. The process will void your warranty.
Steps to Unlock the bootloader of Xiaomi Redmi K20
Unlocking Method 1:
Enable Developer Mode by heading to the Settings> About Phone>Build Number and then tap it for seven times.
Now, toggle USB Debugging mode, OEM unlock option by heading to the Developer Option.
Before proceeding, head over to the Mi unlock site and click “Unlock Now” to apply for unlocking the bootloader.
Type every information they need. Xiaomi will verify the device by sending the security code on your device to verify the actual owner.
After applying, it will take 3-4 days to approve your application. Once you received the notification, you can proceed with the steps ahead. (Note: Steps Below should be performed after receiving application approval.)
Download and Extract the Mi Flash Unlock tool on the PC.
Upon extracting, open MiFlashUnlock.exe file from the folder and click Agree on the disclaimer page.
Open the Mi Unlock tool and sign-in with the same Mi account you logged-in on the Redmi K20 Pro.
Reboot your device into the Fastboot mode by pressing Power + Volume Down.
Now, connect your Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro with your PC via a USB cable.
In the Mi Unlock Tool, you will see the “Unlock Now” option.
Press the “Unlock Now” button, and the tool will automatically unlock the Redmi K20 Pro.
Upon successful completion, you will get ‘Your device bootloader is unlocked‘ message.
Restart the device and enjoy!
You have successfully unlocked the bootloader of Redmi K20 Pro. Now, users can install TWRP and root Redmi K20 Pro. If you have any queries and issues, do let us know via comments below.
Xiaomi has issued a recall notice for select units (actually a lot of units) of its Mi Electric Scooter (M365). The affected units are said to be affected by a safety issue that can cause the vertical component to break from the main body of the scooter when in use. The culprit is actually a screw in the folding mechanism that can come loose.
In the official statement, Xiaomi says the scooters affected were manufactured between October 27, 2018, and December 5, 2018, and total 10,257 units. Of this figure, 7406 units are located in the UK. Below are the other units spread across different countries:
Germany – 613
Spain – 509
Ireland – 443
Denmark – 258
Kazakhstan – 200
Maynmar -175
Colombia – 97
Turkey – 80
Laos – 79
Italy – 37
Hungary – 34
Greece – 31
Korea – 30
Macau- 25
The United Arab Emirates – 22
Belgium – 17
Portugal – 16
Singapore – 14
Russia and Thailand – 1 each
Unidentified – 169
The figures may not be entirely accurate as it is possible some units may have been imported from one region to another.
The affected serial numbers fall between 21074/00000316 – 21074/00015107 and 16133/00541209 – 16133/00544518. You can find out if your scooter is affected by entering the serial number on this page. The serial number is located on the left side of the scooter. Once your scooter is said to be affected, you will be required to enter your email address and a mail will be sent to you (within 72 hours) regarding how the repair will be carried out. Owners will not have to pay any charge. Recalls already started on June 26 in the UK and on July 1 in other countries.
Xiaomi says it advises users to immediately stop using the Mi Electric Scooter for now until they are sure their unit isn’t part of the affected ones. Owners are also advised to not try to repair the scooter themselves when they notice a screw coming loose. Modified scooters are also not a part of the recall program.
In the official statement, Xiaomi tendered its apology to those who are affected by the issue.
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