A few days before the end of 2018, news of an entry level Realme phone called the Realme A1 surfaced online. It was reported that it was going to launch soon back then but up until this moment it is yet to launch. Before today, the last time we heard of the Realme A1 was in February when it was reported it would launch alongside the Realme 3 but it didn’t. Now, a photo of the phone’s retail box has surfaced on the web.
The box doesn’t reveal any info about the device but seems to confirm that the product is still in the pipeline. Previous reports said the Realme A1 will be positioned between the Realme U1 and Realme 2. An alleged render of the phone even surfaced back then.
The Realme A1 is rumored to arrive with a waterdrop-notch, dual rear cameras, a 1.8GHz octa-core processor, 2GB/3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage and pack a 4200mAh battery. It should also launch with ColorOS 6 based on Android Pie.
Samsung has been having a pretty rough time in China but that doesn’t mean the company will be abandoning the World’s largest market anytime soon. The flagship Galaxy S10 was announced in China on February 28 and went on sale on March 8. The cumulative number of orders for the Galaxy S10 in just 15 minutes after it went on sale exceeded the orders the Galaxy S8 got on its opening day sales last year.
Counterpoint Research is attributed to have released a market data which gives us the idea that the S9’s opening day record wasn’t just a flash in the pan. The market data shows that the Galaxy S10 series sales from March to May 2019 have exceeded those of the Galaxy S9 in the same period.
In the second quarter, 16 million Galaxy S10 mobile phones were sold worldwide, up 12% from the S9 sales in the same period last year. Specifically, the Samsung Galaxy S10+ is the most popular model, accounting for 42% of sales, followed by Samsung Galaxy S10, which accounted for 32% of sales. Samsung Galaxy S10e accounted for 22% of sales, while the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Edition accounted for just 4%. The trend isn’t expected to stop soon and we believe the Galaxy S10 could help Samsung seize more market share. At present, Samsung’s flagship mobile phone has a 25% market share, an increase of 3% YoY.
The new Mi CC series by Xiaomi which just replaced the Mi Max and the Mi Note line-up is ready to conquer the hearts of young people and money savers. The Xiaomi Mi CC9e is the entry-level device of the new line-up but it has some high-end features that you would not expect on such an affordable phone. Are they enough to prefer the Xiaomi’s new-entry to the best-selling Redmi Note 7 and its new rivals Realme X by Oppo’s sub-brand? Look at this comparison like a value for money battle and discover which device is the most balanced and performing with a price tag under $200 by going ahead reading this article.
Xiaomi Mi CC9e vs Redmi Note 7 vs Realme X
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
Realme X
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
153.5 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm, 173.8 grams
159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm, 186 grams
161.2 x 76 x 8.6 mm, 191 grams
DISPLAY
6.01 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), 286 ppi, Super AMOLED
Triple 24 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4
13 MP front camera
Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
4030 mAh, fast charging 10W
4000 mAh, fast charging
3765 mAh, fast charging 20W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Design
At a first glance, Realme X may look like the device with the most stunning design due to its pop-up camera and its very narrow bezels. But if you hold all of these smarpthones in your hands, you will notice that Xiaomi Mi CC9e gives the most premium feel. While Realme X has a plastic body, Xiaomi Mi CC9e is composed of a glass back with suggestive light effects changing depending on the reflection, and a metal texture on the frame. The Mi CC9e is also a more compact device thanks to its smaller display.
Display
Realme X largely wins the display comparison because it simply comes with a better panel. It is an AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution. Redmi Note 7 is Full HD+ as well, but it has a less impressive LCD panel and no under-display fingerprint reader. Xiaomi Mi CC9e comes with an AMOLED panel, but the resolution is just 720p so it has a lower definition. That is why there is no challenge and Realme X wins the comparison. Its display is even protected by Gorilla Glass 5.
Specs & Software
Each device of this trio is equipped with a different processor, but all the chipset are by Qualcomm and belong to the midrange segment. However, the Snapdragon 710 found on the Realme X is better than Snapdragon 660 and 665 you can find on both the Redmi Note 7 and the Xiaomi Mi CC9e. Realme X even comes with up to 8 GB of RAM, while its rivals stop at 6 GB. The second place goes to the Xiaomi Mi CC9e.
Camera
The best camera department belongs to the Xiaomi Mi CC9e: it is the only with a triple camera including an ultrawide sensor, as well as an amazing 32 MP selfie camera with a very advanced AI portrait mode. Realme X comes right after, while Redmi Note 7 comes in two variants with different cameras: the Chinese one is more disappointing as it has a 12 MP f/2.2 main sensor, while the global version is better and delivers a similar photo quality to the Realme X thanks to a 48 MP main sensor.
Battery
Realme X has the smallest battery and the shortest battery life, but it charges faster thanks to a faster charging technology and the smaller battery capacity (and its battery life is still great, one day with most of the usages). Xiaomi Mi CC9e and Redmi Note 7 have an almost identical battery capacity (4030 mAh vs 4000 mAh) but the Mi CC9e wins because it has to manage a more efficient display which comes with a lower resolution and the AMOLED technology. And even its Snapdragon 665 chipset is more efficient with its 11 nm production process.
Price
Xiaomi Mi CC9e’s listing price starts from €170/$190, Realme X starts from €160/$180 and Redmi Note 7 starts from €180/$200, so price is definitely not the element which will make you decide. At the end of the day, I personally believe that the Xiaomi Mi CC9e is the most interesting one due to its premium build quality, great cameras, and bigger battery. But a lot of people may prefer the Realme X for its better (and bigger) display as well as higher performance.
UMIDIGI Ubeats that was announced recently is the first product that marks the company’s new Ecosystem era and now UMIDIGI just launched another product, the UMIDIGI Uwatch2 smartwatch. It is the successor to last year’s Uwatch and comes with an enhanced full touch LCD screen design and other improved features.
The top upgraded feature in the new generation is the improved full touch AMOLED display that offers better readability than before and is more convenient to use. The 1.3″ AMOLED color full touch display offers a 240×240 resolution and is protected with a layer of 2.5D curved glass on top. The Uwatch2 has a similar round face design and aluminum alloy unibody with the previous generation, looking premium and elegant.
1 of 2
In the box, you will find 2 free bands, one metal and one silicon, helping you easily switch depending on the occasion. So, that’s a plus, as you don’t need to buy another band.
The Uwatch2 comes with IP67 water-resistant rating, along with several fitness tracking features, like running, jogging, cycling, besides the step counter. Also, compared to the first generation, the Uwatch2 now supports continuous heart rate monitoring to improve your exercise efficiency. In terms of battery life, with the help of the Nordic-Nrf52832 chipset, you can get up to 25 days of standby and 10 days of continuous use.
The UMIDIGI Uwatch2 is expected to go on global sale at $24.99 on July 15th. If you’re on the hunt for an affordable LCD smartwatch, you should consider giving it a chance. The Uwatch2 is already listed on the company’s official store on Aliexpress and you can add it to your cart to make sure that you don’t miss the global open sale. And as usual, UMIDIGI is globally recruiting 10 users to test it and help in its improvement. Learn more and join the Giveaway here.
The emerging Chinese laptop manufacturer XIDU is getting ready for the launch of 3 new models next month. The new models are XIDU Tour Pro, PhilBook Y13, and PhilBook Pro. Aiming at not becoming just another mediocre Chinese manufacturer, XIDU provides various products of high quality that are well-received in the industry. To thank all supporters, the company decided to host a Giveaway competition during which you are to guess their price and the ones who are closer will receive one of the 3 models for free!
XIDU Tour Pro
The Tour Pro is a 12.5″ laptop that sports a 180° flexible hinge and touch support. The screen can lie flat on the desk, which enables users to share the screen face to face with their partners. The multi-touch display allows users to use Windows 10 without the need for a keyboard or mouse. It’s worth mentioning that the IPS display comes with 2560*1440 resolution and provides a colorful watching experience with ultra-narrow screen borders. Game and movie lovers are going to love this model considering the fact that it comes with Kaby Lake R 8th Gen CPU and high resolution.
XIDU PhilBook Y13
The Philbook Y13 is another model from XIDU that features a flexible hinge system that allows for 360° rotating of the display. This means that you can easily turn the 13.3″ laptop into a 13.3″ tablet thanks to the touch support of the display. Besides 180° and 360° rotation, you can also use tent mode in case you want to watch a movie or online video when relaxing on the couch. This model comes with the Kaby Lake R 8th Gen CPU as well with burst frequency up to 1.8GHz. The system is backed by 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB or 256 GB SSD, which enables the users to run smoothly common office software, large picture and video processing apps, and even some heavy games.
XIDU PhilBook Pro
Lastly, the Philbook Pro is a pretty compact device with a display measuring 11.1″ display and is powered by the Intel Apollo Lake J3355 and Intel HD Graphics 500 chip. Colors are realistic and performance during HD video playback is stellar. This too comes with a 360° flexible hinge system while the full-bodied 4000mAh battery provides 4-5 hours of use easily.
These are the general features of each model and you can participate in the “Guess the Price” campaign to get one for free. All you need to do is take a guess and leave a comment. The company will choose the one who gets closer and if there are more than one correct answers, the winner will be the one that commented first. The activity will end on the day each product hits the market. For more details, visit their Facebook Page.
Huawei phone users in Singapore are in for a treat for the next two weekends. The Chinese giant is partnering with Partea, Singapore’s beverage company, to give out free drinks to Huawei users. Huawei says this is a way to thank its customers for their support.
According to Huawei, all you have to do is walk into any Partea outlet across the island nation this weekend i.e. July 5 to July 7 and next weekend July 12 to July 14 between 11 am and 2 pm and show your Huawei phone at the counter. You don’t have to own a prior Partea membership to enjoy the free drinks but you will be required to register as a member at no extra charge.
You can only claim one drink per day and you also have to be among the first 300 customers at any outlet per day. This means if you are lucky, you can get six free drinks in total. You will also be able to choose any drink you want.
The best way is here to stay! Every Huawei phone is a joy to behold. 😉 Partea with us to enjoy a free cup of your choice. Simply flash your Huawei phone over the counter to redeem this offer. Limited to one drink per customer, while stocks last.•Terms & Conditions apply:1. Promotion will be available at all Partea outlets, except Orchard Plaza, excluding Downtown Gallery and Clifford Centre on Saturdays and Sundays.2. Promotion is valid for two weekends in the month of July: 5 – 7 July and 12 -14 July, from 11am – 2pm, applicable for Huawei users who show their Huawei phones over the counter.3. All Huawei mobile phone users who are non-Partea members, can instantly join the free membership at any outlet to enjoy the deal.4. Complimentary drinks are limited to the first 300 customers in each participating outlet per day.5. Customers are entitled to any drink on the menu, limited to 1 redemption per customer, per day.•For more info on promotion -> https://bit.ly/2xsGaoq•#wearehuawei #parteawithhuawei #parteasg #keepcelebrating
The Partea outlet at Orchard Plaza is exempted. You will also not be able to get a free drink at the Downtown Gallery and Clifford Centre on Saturdays and Sundays.
Big Battery phones are a bit misunderstood as most people think that their main and most important feature is their battery life. But now that hardware has surpassed software’s capabilities, big battery phones are pretty capable of doing anything you want. The Ulefone Power 6 is a perfect example of this as, besides the big battery, it comes with pretty solid features as well. This is showcased in the following video that shows the performance of Power 6. Let’s have a closer look.
As you can see, the Power 6 scored 82,117 on AnTuTu Benchmark while the single core score on Geekbench 4 is 906 points and the multi-core score is 3,725 points. That’s about the same as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632. This performance is the result of using Helio P35 octa-core SoC clocked at up to 2.3GHz.
Besides the benchmarks, the user tested real-world performance using Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, and played PUBG and Arena of Valor. Thanks to the snappy Helio P35 apps load faster and the device delivers a smooth gaming experience without stutters. Helio P35 uses ARM’s A53 codes and is manufactured using the 12nm FinFET process from TSMC and that helps with good performance and low power consumption.
Besides the excellent battery life, the device also comes with a large 6.3″ waterdrop display as well as 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There is a dual rear camera with 16MP/2MP sensors and a front 16MP one that supports Face unlock combined with Fingerprint unlock for ultimate protection. Lastly, there is GPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo navigation system, global network support, NFC, and Android 9 Pie.
To sum up, if you are looking for an affordable and practical smartphone with a large battery and balanced configuration, Power 6 should definitely be among your choices. It is currently on promotion right now on Banggood and you can get it for just $159.99 with the offer expiring on July 7th. Apart from that, the phone has already arrived at distributors and deliveries should begin soon.
There are just a couple of 5G phones launched already but we don’t expect 5G phones to be a rave this year. Demands may be low since carriers are still testing their 5G networks. So far, the 5G-enabled phones that are available to buy are just a handful such as the Galaxy S10 5G, LG V50 ThinQ, OnePlus 7 Pro, Oppo Reno 5G and Motorola’s Moto Z4 with the 5G Moto mod. Next year may see a surge in the number of 5G phones in the market but according to a research firm, the new platform which will bring big upgrade in data speed will only become a norm in the next four years.
Canalys projects that 5G phones will sell way more than 4G smartphones by 2023. In other words, between now and the next four years, more carriers would definitely deploy their 5G infrastructures and also more OEMs will launch 5G phones on the flagship and even mid-range tier. The research outfit also projects that most of the 5G adoption will take place in China. This projection is hinged on the Chinese government’s effort and support as well as the efforts of tech companies.
Globally, Canalys estimates sales of 5G phones will peak at an estimated 800 million units, making up 51.4% market share. China will account for 34% while North America will make up approximately 18.8%.
In a statement released today, Nicole Peng, vice president of mobility at Canalys said; “China is also home to many major 5G equipment suppliers and smartphone vendors, which will be responsible for an aggressive marketing push over the next few years.” He also added; “But mass market adoption of 5G smartphones does not necessarily mean a successful 5G deployment. The full 5G deployment will take much longer, and be much more complex than the previous network generation, in order to realize the benefits of 5G beyond eMBB (enhanced Mobile Broadband).”
A new Nubia phone is coming and thanks to photos shared on Weibo, we know it will launch as the Nubia Z20. Yes, it appears Nubia is skipping the number 19 and jumping straight to 20. But seeing as we are in the year 2019, doesn’t it make sense that the name follows the year?
The Nubia Z20 will succeed the Nubia Z18 which launched last September. To show off the phone, Nubia has partnered with Dr. Deng Licai of the Chinese Academy of Sciences who goes by @Astroman201410 on Weibo.
The scientist was able to capture the solar eclipse which occurred in Chile yesterday with the Nubia Z20. In his Weibo post which includes photos taken by the phone, he praised the camera prowess of the device and says it has greatly improved over its predecessor.
Nubia’s President and co-founder, Ni Fei, retweeted the post and added that the Nubia Z20 is a flagship camera phone. Weibo also shows that he made the post with the Nubia Z20 which hints that the phone is close to launching.
The Nubia Z20’s specs and design are unknown at the moment but we expect it will come with a Snapdragon 855 processor. It should also launch with Android Pie out of the box. It will be nice to get a bigger battery but Nubia may also decide to add a bigger display.
We expect more details of the phone will surface in the coming weeks.
Samsung Electronics once enjoyed a robust market in India but that has changed drastically in the last few years, thanks to Chinese phone makers. In order to cut cost, the South Korean tech giant is reportedly planning to lay off 1000 of its employees. The tech giant will also be cutting the prices of its smartphones and televisions.
The tech giant has reportedly sacked about 150 employees at its telecom networks division with more to go as it set an October deadline to wrap up the process of manpower rationalisation. The lay off will hit workers in all departments including sales, marketing, R&D and manufacturing, finance, human resources and corporate relations. The company has already mandated business heads to report all under-performers as well as those who fail to deliver targeted results in their team.
Samsung has an estimated 20,000 workforce in India and Samsung’s headquarters has reportedly sanctioned the move. The company now wants to focus on generating profit growth instead of revenue from India.
BusinessToday.In quotes a spokesperson for Samsung India to have hinted that Samsung is committed to India and will continue to invest significantly across its businesses in the country.
“In the past one(sic) year, we have generated 2,000 new jobs at Samsung. Samsung India’s business continues to grow and expand, hence we will hire more talent across businesses through(out) the year. As we contribute to job creation, we continuously realign resources as per business priorities to make our business more robust and efficient for long term success,” the spokesperson said.
“As regards business, with new products across categories, we have been able to consolidate our market share further, and 2019 will be a record year for the company,” he added.
Yesterday, it was officially confirmed that the Honor 9X will be announced on July 23. Prior to the announcement of the release date, alleged specs of the phone already leaked. Now a new set of leaks have surfaced. One shows what the phone will look like and another is a new set of specifications while a third mentions a new feature.
According to the newly leaked specs by Sudhanshu Ambhore, the Honor 9X will have a 6.15-inch AMOLED display with a 2240 x 1080 resolution. The display is smaller than that of the Honor 8X but fans of the series will be excited to see that Honor is switching to AMOLED. However, that may also mean the phone will be priced higher.
It is a bit unusual that Honor will use an AMOLED display on its mid-range phones when its latest flagships, the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro have LCD displays. But it is understandable as the Honor 20 phones had to settle for punch hole LCD displays since Samsung is the only manufacturer with phones that have punch hole AMOLED displays.
The leak says the phone will have an octa-core processor but doesn’t specify which one it is. Previous leaks have revealed it will be powered by the new 7nm Kirin 810 chipset that launched with the Nova 5. The SoC will be paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
The Honor 9X will have a 20MP selfie camera and dual rear cameras (20MP + 16MP). It will also have support for 10W charging via a USB-C port. That seems slow for a phone that packs an AMOLED display and a 7nm chipset.
The source of the second leak is Evan Blass (@evleaks) who tweeted a diagram of the phone with the caption “Honor 9X”. The image is said to be from the phone’s user manual.
The image shows the Honor 9X will have a display that nearly covers the entire front of the phone. The bezels have been trimmed down but the chin is slightly thicker than the rest.
The phone doesn’t have a punch hole or notch too. Instead, it rocks a pop-up selfie camera just like the Huawei P Smart Z and Huawei Y9 Prime 2019. Going by the leaked specs above, the selfie camera is a 20MP sensor.
The image also shows the rear of the phone which is home to dual rear cameras. The cameras and the LED flash share the same housing and are positioned on the left side of the phone. The first leaked specs actually said the phone will have triple rear cameras but this image shows otherwise. The new leaked specs also states the phone will have dual rear cameras.
There is no fingerprint scanner on the rear of the Honor 9X but seeing as the phone will be coming with an AMOLED display, that means there should be one under the panel.
The phone’s retail box also surfaced in a video shared by @RODENT950. The box is white at the top with blue sides and there is “9X” and “Honor” inscribed on it.
In another tweet, he says the Honor 9X will support a new gamepad shown below. The gamepad a directional keys and a joystick on one side and action buttons and another joystick on the opposite side. There are some extra buttons too on each side.
Honor 9X have USB C connection features and support this new gamepad, so Honor not release Honor Play successor this year or ever because X series takes its place🤔 #Honor9Xpic.twitter.com/zi56d78Zf4
He adds that the Honor Play will not be getting a successor this year or ever, so the X-series will be taking its place which explains why it is getting a gaming accessory.
The Honor 9X should run EMUI 9 based on Android Pie out of the box. It is also expected to come along with a Pro model.
Master Lu benchmark is quite popular in China just like GeekBench is in other markets. The benchmark app recently benchmarked the Snapdragon 665 SoC aboard the new Xiaomi Mi CC9e. Qualcomm first announced the Snapdragon 665 chipset alongside the Snapdragon 730 in April this year.
Xiaomi Mi CC9e render
The Mi CC9e is perhaps the first device that is going official with the new chipset onboard. In terms of performance, the chipset scored 178,992 points. This score is similar to that of the Snapdragon 660 with very little improvement. The Snapdragon 660 Master Lu’s benchmark score as benchmarked on the Redmi Note 7 is 165,683 points. However, the Snapdragon 665 puts AI at the forefront thanks to the Adreno 610 AIE GPU. Qualcomm claims the new AI features onboard the SD665 is twice faster than that of the Snapdragon 660.
The Snapdragon 665 is an 11nm octa-core chipset made up of eight Kryo 260 cores in a 4+4 arrangement clocked at 2.0GHz. The smaller node ensures there better power efficiency. The third-generation AI on-board works with the new Hexagon 686 DSP and Qualcomm Spectra 165 ISP for better low-light photography, better portraits, and better ways to interact with your environment. The onboard AI engine also provides better security with support for 3D Face Unlock.
The Snapdragon 665 supports Bluetooth 5.0 LPE, USB 3.1, up to 16MP dual camera and 48MP single camera, 4K at 30fps, and slow-motion recording up to 120fps at 1080p. Maximum display support is 2520 x 1080 (FHD+). It also supports Quick Charge 3.0.
Xiaomi and its sub-brands are on a roll this year. After Redmi launched a brand new K20 series a month ago, Xiaomi revealed its new CC series yesterday. With the sheer amount of Xiaomi phones in the market, readers are often confused about how they all differ from each other. In fact, on first glance, the new Xiaomi Mi CC9 looks identical to the Xiaomi Mi 9. But don’t be deceived, they differ in more ways than you can imagine. So, in this article, let’s take a deeper look at Xiaomi Mi 9 vs CC9 comparison and why they differ quite significantly.
In order to understand how both the phones differ and why they are priced differently, let’s take a look at them in detail down below.
Xiaomi Mi 9 vs CC9: Design
This is one department where both the phones are the most similar. They both share a similar form factor mainly due to the fact that their displays are identical. Both the phones feature a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED 2340 x 1080p display up front with a waterdrop notch. The notch sizes are also very similar. Coming to the back, both the phones feature a triple camera setup in an identical vertical arrangement. All these factors contribute to their similar looks.
Mi 9
CC9
However, their similarities end here, even in their design. To make things simple, I’ll list down the differences in the design below.
Dimensions: Mi 9 – 157.5 x 74.67 x 7.61mm vs CC9 – 156.8 x 74.5 x 8.67mm
Weight:Mi 9 – 173g vs CC9 – 179g
Mi 9 – Special AI button vs CC9 – No AI button
Mi 9 – No headphone jack vs CC9 – 3.5mm Headphone Jack
Mi 9 – Special highlight on the first camera lens vs CC9 – No highlight on any camera lens
Mi 9 – Horizontal Mi logo on the back vs CC9 – Vertical Xiaomi logo on the back
Mi 9 – Piano Black, Ocean Blue, Lavender Violet vs CC9 – White Lovers, Dark Blue, and Black
Thanks to CC9’s colors, the phone looks more vibrant and colorful than the Mi 9. And that’s exactly what Xiaomi wants. It’s aiming to portray the Mi CC9 as the smartphone for the youth, while the Mi 9 is placed as the true flagship at a bargain price. The similarities in their looks mean Xiaomi didn’t have to worry too much about coming up with a revamped design. This also makes mass production of these new models much easier.
802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi,BL 5.0, USB Type-C, No headphone jack
Extended Worldwide LTE Bands support
802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi,BL 5.0, USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack
Regular LTE Bands support
BATTERY
3300mAh battery @ 27W fast charging
Wireless Charging
4030mAh battery with 18W fast charging
SOFT.
MIUI 10 based on Android 9
MIUI 10 based on Android 9
COLORS
Piano Black, Ocean Blue, Lavender Violet
White Lovers, Dark Blue, and Black
PRICE
6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,999 Yuan (~$436)
8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 3,299 Yuan (~$480)
6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 1,799 Yuan (~$260)
6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,999 Yuan (~$290)
The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a true flagship with Snapdragon 855 on board, while the Mi CC9 is a mid-ranger at best with Snapdragon 710 on board. Further, the Mi 9 has a better rear camera setup with a set of telephoto lens for optical zoom. The Ultrawide mode should also be better on the Mi 9, thanks to a larger 16MP sensor. Unlike the Mi 9, CC9 also doesn’t support 4K 60fps video recording or 960fps slo-mo recording at 1080p. The Mi 9 flagship has an advantage in the number of LTE bands supported, adding worldwide LTE support as well.
But the Xiaomi CC9 isn’t without its own set of unique features. For example, the phone has a larger 4030mAh battery to keep you going for an entire day. It also features a seventh-generation screen fingerprint sensor as opposed to the fifth-gen. one on the Mi 9. Another major difference is the presence of the headphone jack on the CC9. The Xiaomi Mi 9 had to ditch this port to make room for better specs.
CC9 White
Xiaomi Mi 9 vs CC9: Conclusion
As you can see, the Xiaomi Mi 9 and CC9 are different in more ways than you would have imagined. The Mi 9 is targeted at users who are looking for an affordable flagship smartphone with top-end specs. On the other hand, the Xiaomi CC9 is targeted at a younger crowd who don’t want to spend a lot but are looking for a better value for money. That explains why Xiaomi decided to retain a headphone jack on the CC9 (wired headphones are cheaper) and add a better 32MP selfie camera on the front.
Mi 9
So if you were confused about the differences between the two models, I hope this article helps in clearing your doubts.
With Realme launching the Realme X and the Realme X Lite in China back in May, the Indian fans were waiting for an official launch of the Realme X in the domestic market.Realme has just sent out press release invites for the device’s launch on July 15 in New Delhi at 12 PM. The Realme X Lite won’t be launching in India since it has already launched in the country as Realme 3 Pro earlier this year.
Madhav Sheth, Indian CEO for Realme, confirmed via Twitter yesterday that the Realme X Spider-Man: Far from Home Edition will be unveiled in India on July 15. This suggests that the standard version as well as the special Spiderman version will also be showcased at the event.
The Realme X Spider-Man: Far from Home Edition, which launched in China last week, will go on sale on July 7.The special edition smartphone comes in a custom box with a Spider-Man theme and protective case. The high-end variant of the standard Realme X is dubbed the Master Edition in China, and is available in the Onion and Garlic Special Editions, which is also scheduled for India.
Realme X Price in India
The Realme X is priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$232) and 1,799 Yuan (~$261) in China for the two variants, namely the lower-spec device with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, and the higher-spec variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone is available in Punk Blue and Steam White color options.
The Realme X Master Edition is priced at 1,899 Yuan (~$279). It is available in just one variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. According to Sheth’s recent tweet, the Master Edition is also scheduled to arrive in India. He had earlier confirmed that the Realme X will be priced around Rs. 18,000 (~$261) in India, although, this could be for the base variant. The pricing of the higher-spec variants are currently unknown.
The Realme X features a 6.53-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with a notch-less design. It has an in-display fingerprint scanner and uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC. The smartphone draws power from a 3,765 mAh battery with 20W VOOC Flash Charge support, and runs on the Android 9.0 Pie OS skinned with ColorOS 6.
The smartphone features a triple camera setup at the rear, with a 48-megapixel primary camera along with two 5-megapixel depth sensor. The Realme X also has a 16-megapixel pop-up front camera for selfies and video calling. The device misses out on expandable storage. Its connectivity options include dual-4G VOLTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, GPS and a 3.5-mm AUX port.
Sheth confirmed that the Realme X heading to India is not the same device that is available in China. Rumors suggest that the Snapdragon 730 SoC, which currently powers the Xiaomi Redmi K20, could be seen in the Indian version of Realme X.
Motorola China had hinted that the Motorola P50 smartphone will be launching during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2019 tech trade show that was held between June 25 and June 28 in China. However, it did not come true. Today, Lenovo Group VP Chang Cheng took to Weibo to release a poster of the phone to confirm on its key specifications. Cheng has also revealed that the Motorola P50 will go official in China in this week.
Motorola P50 Specifications
The Motorola P50 poster reveals that the smartphone houses a 21:9 superwide display. The handset features a 6.34-inch display that produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels. It carries support for DCI-P3 color gamut. The display has a punch-hole at its top-left for housing the 25-megapixel selfie camera that comes with features like HDR, NPU smart recognition and AI smart shoot.
The 3D glass rear of the Motorola P50 is curved on all four sides. The Moto logo on the rear is embedded with a fingerprint reader. The LED flash assisted dual camera setup of the phone has an OIS enabled 48-megapixel main lens with f/1.75 aperture with 1.6micron pixel size. It offers features like night scene mode, intelligent scene recognition and 4K video shooting. The other features of the Motorola P50 are moto gestures, Dolby sound, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, dual 4G VoLTE, hybrid SIM slot and 128 GB of built-in storage. The handset will be releasing in Blue and Brown colors in China.
Last year, the Motorola One series phones that were released in international markets were made available in China as Motorola P30 series smartphones. Hence, the Motorola One Vision that has gone official in markets like Brazil and India could be arriving as Motorola P50 in China.
The Motorola One Vision is an Android One phone featuring 6.34-inch punch-hole display that supports 21:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution. It is powered by 2.2 GHz Exynos 9609 octa-core chipset, 4 GB of RAM and 3,500mAh battery that is equipped with 15W fast charging. It has an internal storage of 128 GB and it runs on Android 9 Pie OS. It has a front-facing camera of 25-megapixel and a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. The Motorola P50’s Android 9 Pie OS is expected to be skinned with ZUI from Motorola.
Vivo has officially unveiled the Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone in China today. Like the Vivo Z5x that was announced in China in May, the Vivo Z1 Pro features a punch-hole display. It is the first smartphone to arrive in India with Snapdragon 712 chipset. The smartphone is blessed with triple rear cameras and it comes with a massive battery.
Vivo Z1 Pro Specifications and Features
The Vivo Z1 Pro sports a polycarbonate chassis with a glossy finish. The company calls it 3D curved design. The smartphone is fitted with a 6.53-inch LCD panel with a punch-hole design. It offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution. The smartphone boasts a screen-to-body ratio of 90.77 percent. The receiver, proximity sensor and light sensor are placed below the display.
The smartphone features Snapdragon 712 chipset that includes six Kryo 360 Silver cores working at 1.7 GHz and two Kryo 360 Gold cores clocking at 2.3 GHz. The SoC also brings along Adreno 616 graphics on the device. It features up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of native storage.
The Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone boasts a 32-megapixel selfie camera that is planted inside the small round-shaped cutout on the display. It supports 4-in-1 pixel binning technology that makes it possible to capture brighter shots in dim light conditions. The AI triple camera setup available on the rear of the Vivo Z1 Pro features Sony IMX499 16-megeapixel primary sensor with f/1.78 aperture, a 120-degree 8-megapixel superwide lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
The FunTouch OS 9 based Android 9 Pie OS is loaded on the Vivo Z1 Pro. There is Multi Turbo technology onboard for improving the device’s overall performance. It includes Game Turbo that accelerates the GPU performance for enhanced gaming experience. Other gaming related features of the phone are 4D in-game vibrations and blue light filter.
The smartphone boasts long-lasting performance since it is backed by a behemoth battery of 5,000mAh capacity. The handset supports 18W dual-engine fast charging. The smartphone can be used for charging other devices using reverse charging function. The other features that are available on the Vivo Z1 Pro are Widevine L1 certification, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, face unlock, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB and 3.5mm headphone slot. There is a dedicated hardware button for accessing the Google Assistant. A double tap on the button gives access to Google Lens.
Vivo Z1 Pro Price in India and Availability
Here are the three variants of the Vivo Z1 Pro that have landed in India:
4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 14,990 (~$217)
6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 16,990 (~$246)
6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 17,990 (~$261)
The Vivo Z1 Pro comes in color variants such as Sonic Blue, Sonic Black and Mirror Black. The first sale of the smartphone will begin on July 11 at 12 PM and it will be exclusively available through Flipkart and Vivo India official website. On the first sale day, the smartphone will come with Rs. 750 for ICICI bank card users. Buyers can also take advantage of cashback offer from Reliance Jio.
Months after HMD Global announced the Nokia 9 PureView flagship smartphone, the device has now been announced in Thailand. The phone will go on sale in Thailand from 5th July, exclusively through online retailer Shopee Mall. In Thailand, the Nokia 9 PureView is priced at THB18,900, which roughly converts to $615.
The Nokia 9 PureView was originally announced at the Mobile World Congress 2019 in February this year. The highlight of the smartphone is that it comes with five camera sensors on the phone’s back panel, enhancing the photography experience.
The smartphone comes with a glass rear and an aluminum frame. It is an IP67-rated water-resistant and dustproof device. It is fitted with a 5.99-inch OLED display that carries support for 2880 x 1440 pixels quad HD+ resolution, 18:9 aspect ratio, HDR10, and Always-on display.
The display of the phone is shielded by Gorilla Glass 5. This is also the first Nokia smartphone that comes with an optical in-display fingerprint sensor. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 845 SoC, coupled with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage.
The rear shell of has dual-LED flash enabled Nokia 9 PureView has five cameras and a ToF (Time of Flight) sensor. The Penta-lens setup of the phone includes two 12-megapixel RGB sensors and three monochrome 12-megapixel sensors.
All the five camera sensors of the Nokia 9 PureView (Details) can function simultaneously to capture a single image of 50-megapixel powered a dedicated image co-processor. With the help of the ToF sensor, the Nokia 9 PureView can capture a depth map with up to 1200 layers of depth data for up to 40 meters away from the camera.
Sitting at the front side of the phone is a 20-megapixel camera with f/1.8 aperture with Tetracell pixel binning technology that can merge four pixels into one for brighter images in low-light conditions. The front camera also carries support for AI Face Unlock.
The smartphone offers pure Android experience of latest Android 9 Pie OS. Like other Android One phones, the Nokia 9 will be treated with OS updates for two years and security patches for three years. It is powered by a 3,320mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 as well as 10W wireless charging support.
Japanese budget network carrier IIJ has now resumed selling new Huawei devices from this week after the comment from U.S. President Donald Trump which signaled that he would ease up restrictions on exporting components to Huawei.
For those who are unaware, Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) was among the carriers that delayed the Huawei P30 and P30 Lite smartphones, as well as the company’s MediaPad M5 Lite 8-inch tablet, over fears stemming from the American restrictions amid the trade war.
Commenting on this development, IIJ spokesperson said that the “comprehensive” decision-making process behind the move to start selling Huawei devices comes after the talks with the manufacturers as well as Trump’s comments.
Recently, Trump had tweeted that at the request of American technology companies and Chinese President Xi Jinping, “I agreed to allow Chinese company Huawei to buy products from them which will not impact our National Security.”
The Huawei smartphones, which the carrier has now resumed selling, were initially planned to go on sale from May. However, after the ban on Huawei by the United States, the launch was postponed as it was feared that the Chinese giant will lose access to key software and technologies, including Google’s Android mobile OS.
Also, IIJ spokesperson confirmed that they have received assurances from Huawei that “software and security updates would remain usable as they have been until now.” Further, Huawei has also updated its website on June 25 with a reassurance to users that the clash with the Trump administration would not affect its products.
Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) is now selling the Chinese giant’s P30 for 69,800 yen (approximately $644) and the P30 Lite for 29,800 yen (~$277). On the other hand, the Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite 8-inch tablet is being sold for 24,800 yen, roughly $230.
However, we are yet to hear any such development from other Japanese telecom operators. It remains to be seen if other carriers, including NTT Docomo, KDDI, and SoftBank Corp. follows the suite in selling new Huawei devices.
At the end of the previous month, LG unleashed the LG W10, W30 and W30 Pro as its first W-series smartphones in India. Today, the LG W10 and W30 smartphones will be made available for purchase for the first time in India. Amazon India will carry out the first flash sale of the LG W-series phone at 12 PM today. During the unveil event, the South Korean company did not confirm the pricing and availability of the LG W30 Pro. Hence, it is expected to hit the Indian markets later.
LG W10 and W30 Price and Launch Offers
The LG W10 carries a price tag of Rs. 8,999 whereas the LG W30 is priced at Rs. 9,999. The W10 can be bought in colors like Tulip Purple and Smokey Grey. The W30 color variants include Thunder Blue, Platinum Grey and Aurora Green.
Yes Bank credit card users who purchase the LG W10 or W30 through EMI will be available to take advantage of instant 10 percent discount. Customers of these phones will also receive Rs. 1,700 cashback from Reliance Jio and Rs. 3,250 coupons from ClearTrip.
The LG W10 is an entry-level smartphone features a 6.19-inch IPS LCD display with a wide notch. It supports HD+ resolution. The Helio P22 SoC is present under the hood of the device along with 3 GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the W10 is 32 GB. There is a hybrid SIM slot available on the device for adding a microSD card.
The rear side of the phone features a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. For capturing selfies, it is equipped with a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery. It also features a rear-positioned fingerprint reader. The handset is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS.
LG W30 Specifications
The LG W30v has a larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It also offers HD+ resolution. The Helio P22 chipset also powers the W30 smartphone with 3 GB of RAM. It also features a native storage of 32 GB. For additional storage, there is a microSD card slot on the device made available through a hybrid SIM slot.
The LG W30 features a selfie camera of 16-megapixel. The rear shell of the phone has a Sony IMX486 12-megapixel primary lens, a wide-angle 13-megapixel sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It also houses a 4,000mAh battery. A fingerprint sensor is placed on the back of the phone and it runs on Android 9 Pie OS.
Xiaomi has a reputation for teaming up with leading online stores like GearVita from time to time in a bid to offer a slew of its well-received products at lowered prices. Keeping in line that, here are top 3 Xiaomi flagship deals you don’t want to miss.
Xiaomi Wireless Fast Car Charger 20W
Designed to support electric deformation and wireless charging, the Xiaomi fast car charger is a convenient high-speed wireless charger as well as a practical car bracket. It supports a high-power output of 20W MAX, allowing you to charge your Xiaomi Mi9 up to 45 percent in a span of just 30 minutes. It takes only 90 minutes to fully charge the handset.
The Xiaomi Wireless Fast Car Charger is currently up for grabs bearing a $58.99 price tag on GearVita. You can use coupon code GVXWFCC to save $32 at checkout. The coupon helps you reduce the device’s original asking price to just $26.99. You can visit this link in order to take advantage of the coupon before it expires.
The Redmi AirDots true wireless earphones eliminate the connection between the left and right headphones to bring a superior listening experience. It adopts Bluetooth 5.0 technology and comes with three freely adjustable earplug models.
The Xiaomi Redmi AirDots are available for $45.99 on GearVita. If you are living on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on earphones, you can use coupon code RORMAirDots and grab a $27 off before placing your order.
In other words, you can bring the original asking price of the Xiaomi Redmi AirDots TWS earphones down to just $16.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at checkout. You can click here to use the coupon for the discount before it expires.
The Haylou GT1 uses true wireless 5.0 technology for a stronger and more stable wireless signal, allowing you to enjoy your favorite music in a 10-meter working distance. Moreover, it adopts a touch control design for easy use and is also IPX5 rated so you do not need to worry about accidental splashes next to the pool.
These feature-laden earphones have gone up for sale carrying a $31.99 price tag on GearVita, but you can use coupon code ROMGT1TWS and save $13 during the checkout out. As a result, the original selling price of the Xiaomi Haylou GT1 TWS earphones reduces to just $18.99.
In order to use the coupon and save money, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.
Also, GearVita offers a good price for Xiaomi Mi 9T. You can get Xiaomi Mi 9T 6+64GB at $325.99 with coupon code ROM9T64B, and 6+128GB at $355.99 with coupon code ROM9T128B.
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