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How to Unlock Bootloader of OnePlus 7 Pro?

OnePlus launched the new flagship series – OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro earlier this month carrying high-end specifications. Both the devices are on sale in India, China, the US, and some European countries.  The device is termed as the best selling smartphone under the premium category in India and China. Amid these huge sales, developers on XDA started playing with the code to offer customizations, custom recoveries and root access on the OnePlus 7 Pro.

Before you start experimenting with the OnePlus 7 Pro, users must unlock the bootloader to install TWRP, Magisk, SuperSu and any other MOD. By default, the ability to change anything in the firmware is restricted from users. The unlocking process will allow you to flash SuperSu and Magisk to root device.

Note: Unlocking bootloader will void the device’s warranty. Users can brick their device if steps are not followed properly. In any case, GimoChina is not held responsible for any damage to the device or data. You can proceed at your own risk.

Unlocking Bootloader will lead to the seizure of Widevine L1 Certification. It is responsible for streaming premium content at higher resolutions.

Procedure to Unlock Bootloader of OnePlus 7 Pro

Prerequisite:

Backup data: It is always recommended to backup important data from your device. Bootloader Unlocking will always factory reset your device resulting in loss of data. We always advise keeping a copy of your essential data on another device.

Enable Developer Options: Users are required to enable Developer options by heading into Settings –> About phone, and then tap “Build number” field 7 times. It gives the user the ability to unlock the bootloader.

Enable Debugging Mode: It can be enabled by going to the settings -> Open developer option -> Enable USB Debugging. 

Enable OEM Unlocking: It is a step required for all the OnePlus devices. Users need to enable it by heading to System Settings > Developer options and then toggle it on. After that, press enable on the new popup window.

Install Fastboot on your Computer: Install Fastboot on your Windows/MAC/Linux from here.

Steps: Unlock OnePlus 7 Bootloader

  1. Navigate to the folder where you’ve installed/extracted Fastboot drivers.
  2. Open CMD or Powershell Window by pressing Shift+Right click in the same folder.
    fastboot window
  3. Now connect OnePlus 7 Pro to the computer with USB.
  4. Type the below command to see whether the device is connected or not:
    adb devices
  5. A pop-up will appear on the device requesting to allow USB Debugging, Tap OK.
  6. Now reboot your phone into bootloader:
    adb reboot bootloader
  7. Make sure your device is connected with the computer:
    fastboot devices
  8. Type the following command and press enter:
    fastboot oem unlock
  9. Now navigate to “Unlock the bootloader” option by using the volume button and select it with the power button.
  10. The bootloader will be unlocked after the device reboots.

Congratulations! You have successfully unlocked the bootloader of OnePlus 7 pro.

 

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Meizu 16Xs camera samples show off ultra-wide angle lens

With the Redmi K20 series out of the way, the next anticipated launch is the Meizu 16Xs. Meizu will announce the phone on Thursday, May 30. The device has been reported to have a triple rear camera setup, one of which is an ultra-wide angle camera. Camera samples showing this lens in action have been published online.

Meizu 16Xs camera sample
Meizu 16Xs standard image sample

The pictures were posted on Weibo by a Meizu engineer and show a standard photo and an ultra-wide angle photo of the same location. The Meizu 16Xs will be the manufacturer’s first triple camera phone.

The ultra-wide angle photo is getting a lot of praise for practically having no barrel distortion. Barrel distortion is an aberration common to ultra-wide angle lens and what it does is curve straight lines inwards. This happens when the field of view of the lens is wider than the size of the sensor. The camera tries to compensate by bending straight lines to fit in. The effect is usually corrected by post-processing software and it seems the Meizu 16Xs does a very good job in doing that.

Meizu 16Xs camera sample
Meizu 16Xs ultra-wide angle camera sample

The Meizu 16Xs will come with a 6.2-inch AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint scanner. It will be powered by a 2.0Ghz octa-core processor paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It will have a 16Mp selfie camera and a 48MP + 5MP +8MP triple rear camera setup. Meizu will include a 3900mAh battery and ship the phone with Android Pie pre-installed.

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Redmi 7A Pricing and Availability details announced: starts at 549 yuan ($79)!

Xiaomi unveiled the budget Redmi 7A towards the end of last week in an online press conference. While the features of the model were revealed, the pricing and availability details were not revealed. The Chinese tech giant has today announced the Redmi 7A price as part of activities during the Redmi K20 series launch event. redmi 7A

The Redmi 7A came with a 5.45-inch display with the 18:9 aspect ratio. The device saw a return to the use of Qualcomm SOC by Xiaomi after launching the Redmi 6A with an Helio A22 chipset. The device features a Snapdragon 439 chipset paired with 2GB RAM. Xiaomi deviated from precedence by launching a 16GB storage variant at the same time with a 32GB storage option. In the past, the 32GB variant is usually launched a couple of months after the initial launch.Redmi 7A

The budget model also doesn’t disappoint in the camera department, the device is equipped with a 5MP front-facing camera which support AI beauty selfies and Face Unlock. At the rear, there is a 13MP sensor with Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF).

As for the prices, the Redmi 7A 2GB+16GB variant is available for 549 yuan ($79) while the 2GB+32GB version has a price tag of 599 yuan ($86). This makes the Redmi 7A the cheapest Redmi A series model that has been launched till date. As a reminder, the Redmi 6A started at 599 yuan for the 16GB storage option. This is despite the device packing a big 4000mAh battery which also happens to be the first time a Redmi budget model will have a 4000mAh battery capacity. The device even upgrades the charger from 5W to 10W for faster charging. The Redmi 7A is expected to go on its first sale on June 6 but reservation has commenced today in China.

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Huami and Oclean to release world’s first electric toothbrush with a touchscreen

Xiaomi is a major investor in Huami which in turn invests in Oclean, a smart electric toothbrush manufacturer. A new report has revealed that Huami and Oclean will jointly release the world’s first electric toothbrush with a touchscreen.

An image of the electric toothbrush was shared on Weibo earlier today by a user called Lie Feng. It shows what appears to be a cross between an Oclean electric toothbrush and a Mi Band 3 (without the strap).

Oclean toothbrushes generally have to be paired to an app which will let you customize your cleaning schedules and set alerts to remind you to clean your teeth. But with the incorporation of a touch display, owners may not need to get into the app to view certain details such as cleaning score or battery life of the toothbrush. However, you will still need to open the app to get a detailed cleaning analysis.

Huami marvel toothbrush

Unlike the Mi Band 3, the display of the toothbrush is a color one. However, the overall design greatly resembles the third generation Mi Band. The source of the image has also shared images of customized versions of the upcoming toothbrush. One has an Iron Man theme while the other has an Avengers: End game theme. So this is probably the result of the partnership between Marvel and Huami.

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Redmi 20-inch Suitcase launched for 299 Yuan ($43) as Redmi’s product offerings expand

Xiaomi’s Redmi brand is already making waves with its top-notch, quality products that are offered at affordable prices. While we have expected the company to launch smartphones under the new brand. Nothing prepared us for the slew of products that are already under its kitty like the popular Redmi Airdots, washing machine, airconditioner. The latest addition to the growing list is the Redmi suitcase with a 20-inch size in addition to the Redmi laptop. Redmi Suitcase

The Redmi suitcase was announced today during the Redmi K20 series launch event where the brand also announced a new notebook laptop. The suitcase keeps up with the affordable pricing which Xiaomi’s Redmi brand is known for. It is priced at 299 Yuan ($43).Redmi Suitcase

The Redmi Suitcase has an eye-catching appearance with its red paint job. The Redmi logo is crested on one corner in white cutom font. The case is made of 3 layers of Costron PC material build to have strong impact resistance. The surface has a delicate matte finish. It comes with a TSA password lock which makes it easy for customs to open using the multi-country universal TSA special key to open the suitcase for inspection while the owner is in transit. This ensures they don’t damage the locks.

There are four wheels that can rotate 360° installed on the suitcase. The wheels are wear-resistant and are made from high-elastic TPE material, which has good load-bearing and shock-absorbing capabilities. There is also a trolley handle manufactured from all-aluminium alloy and coloured in dark brown which blends well with the red suitcase. The handle can be adjusted up to four gears. The lever handle is reinforced and firmer. It also fits the palm comfortably.

The interior of the Redmi Suitcase is well-organized, with several partitions created using flexible clothing material. There is also a multi-functional mesh pocket to keep clothing and belongings in place. The partitions are made from polyester fiber fabrics commonly used in clothing and home textiles. It is soft and skin-friendly.

The Redmi Suitcase will go on sale with the K20 series for 299 yuan ($43). Interestingly, Xiaomi will offer the suitcase for 199 yuan ($28) to the first batch of fans who purchase the Redmi K20 series model but this will be on a “first come, first served” basis.

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Oppo Reno Z vs Realme 3 Pro vs Vivo Z5x: Specs Comparison

Oppo and Vivo are launching a lot of smartphones focused on the quality-price ratio, and they are becoming a serious menace to Xiaomi and the most important smartphones manufacturers. This goes all in favor of the final consumer, but it becomes harder for the consumer to choose the perfect device for his needs. Each of the recently-announced Oppo Reno Z, Realme 3 Pro, and Vivo Z5x is a best-buy and we highly recommend these handsets to a lot of people because of their advanced features at very reasonable prices. Given that they are among the best devices you can buy for about €200, we are going to compare them in order to establish which one has the highest value for money.

Oppo Reno Z vs Oppo Realme 3 Pro vs Vivo Z5x

Oppo Realme 3 Pro Oppo Realme 3 Pro Vivo Z5x
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 157.3 x 74.9 x 9.1 mm, 186 grams 156.8 x 74.2 x 8.3 mm, 172 grams  162.39 x 77.33 x 8.85 mm, 204 grams
DISPLAY 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, AMOLED 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD  6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 400 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Mediatek Helio P90, octa-core 2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 256 GB 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE Android 9 Pie, Color OS Android 9 Pie, Color OS  Android 9 Pie, Funtouch OS
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
Dual 16 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.4
25 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 16 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.7 and f/2.2 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0  front camera
BATTERY 3950 mAh, fast charging 20W with VOOC 3.0 4045 mAh, fast charging 20W with VOOC 3.0  5000 mAh, Fast Charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot

Design

Despite we are talking about very affordable handsets, the design is not a weak point of Oppo Reno Z, Vivo Z5x and Realme 3 Pro. They all come with stunning gradient backs, but the materials play an important role here. While Realme 3 Pro is entirely made of plastic, the Oppo Reno Z has a glass back and even a more original rear design. While I like the Oppo Reno Z more than Realme 3 Pro, my favorite one is the Vivo Z5x because of its punch-hole display. Goodbye waterdrop notch: this smartphone gets rid of display bezels thanks to a more futuristic and less invasive in-display front camera.

 

Display

Despite it is not a punch-hole display, the best screen belongs to the Oppo Reno Z. It is the only device of this trio to feature an AMOLED panel, with vivid colors and deep blacks. The AMOLED panel also allows the presence of an in-display fingerprint reader that is more comfortable than the rear-mounted fingerprint scanners found on the Realme 3 Pro and the Vivo Z5x. An advantage of the Vivo Z5x is its larger screen diagonal: 6.53 inches.

 

Specs & Software

The hardware department is the key feature of each of these handsets, as all of them are equipped with an upper-midrange chipset while being sold at a lower-midrange price. Vivo Z5x and Realme 3 Pro come with an octa-core Snapdragon 710 SoC which is better compared to the Helio P90 mounted on the Oppo Reno Z, with a higher clock frequency, a better GPU, and a better 10 nm production process. Between Vivo Z5x and Realme 3 Pro, the former wins the hardware comparison because it sports up to 8 GB of RAM. All of them come with Android 9 Pie out of the box and a customized UI.

 

Camera

Despite it has no triple camera unlike the Vivo Z5x, Oppo Reno Z wins the camera comparison thanks to a better primary sensor which comes with a 48 MP resolution and a bright f/1.7 aperture. It clicks more detailed shots thanks to its Quad Bayer technology and it can even record 4K videos. Oppo Reno Z wins even when it comes to the front camera, with a great 32 MP selfie snapper.

 

Battery

Vivo Z5x may have a worse camera, but it has a mammoth 5000 mAh battery and it can last way more than both Oppo Reno Z and Realme 3 Pro on a single charge. There is even a fast-charging technology, so it will not take so long to fully charge that huge 5000 mAh unit.

 

Price

In the Asian, Oppo Reno Z, Vivo Z5x, and Realme 3 Pro are all sold for about €200/$225, so you should not mind about the price difference. Overall, Vivo Z5x is the best one for me as it comes with a bigger battery, amazing performances, and an innovative design. But some may like the Oppo Reno Z more due to its better display, camera, and UD fingerprint reader.

 

Oppo Reno Z vs Oppo Realme 3 Pro vs Vivo Z5x: PROs and CONS

Oppo Realme 3 Pro

PROs

  • Good hardware
  • Pretty nice cameras
  • Compact
  • Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

  • Plastic body

 

Oppo Reno Z

PROs

  • Good display
  • Great camera
  • In-display fingerprint reader
  • Good materials

CONS

  • Less impressive hardware
  • No micro SD

 

Vivo Z5x

PROs

  • Wide-angle sensor
  • Original design
  • Amazing performance
  • Huge battery

CONS

  • Bigger dimensions

 

Huami sends Launch Invites that Pay Tribute to Iron Man

We’ve known that Huami’s working on some form of product tie-in with Marvel, but we didn’t expect it to come so soon. Just earlier today media publications began receiving invites to an upcoming Huami and Amazfit event. What’s cool is that these invites pay tribute to Iron Man and Marvel in a nice way, while not being tacky or overdone.

Written on the invites, we’ve got the date of the launch event, that being the 3rd of June. Surrounding that, we’ve got the words “Proof that Amazfit has a heart”. Any Marvel fan knows this is an homage to Iron Man, specifically the words that are engraved on his Arc Reactor. We’ve also got a poster that further pays tribute with the Arc Reactor itself!

This really cool, and it’s a great way to garner interest from Marvel fans. Now, what new products we’ll see at the event, we still don’t know. We expect to see a brand new Amazfit smartwatch make an appearance, as well as a slew of other miscellaneous Marvel branded products. We’ve actually seen a few already with some new Huami OCLEAN toothbrushes that heavily feature the Avengers in all their cavity-fighting glory.

Whatever comes around, we do hope the Avengers incorporation is tasteful and good. While I love Marvel as much as anybody these days, it’s never pleasant to go over the top with representation. Designs should remain appealing regardless of what the overarching theme is. I’m hoping the designs here remain sleek and tasteful while still retaining the Marvel Avengers theming.

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Check Your Smartphone Memory Variants Carefully Before You Make Purchases Online

A recent listing on Jingdong (JD.com) for the Mi 9 Transparent Edition brought to light the need to properly check if the memory variant on offer for any smartphone officially exists. The Mi 9 Transparent Edition was listed with an 8GB+128GB variant but the Mi 9 Transparent edition is only available in 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB memory variants.

The error was spotted by a netizen who reached out to Xiaomi‘s product director Wang Teng-Thomas to find out if such memory variant existed. The product director revealed that the Mi 9 Transparent edition with 8GB+128GB storage wasn’t produced. But then, the model was listed with a price tag of 3359 yuan, lower than the 3999 yuan price for the 8GB+256GB variant. Except Xiaomi is working on the 128GB storage variant, the listing could be fraudulent. Even the 3999 yuan price for the 256GB variant is higher than that on Xiaomi’s official website where the 8GB+256GB variant of the Mi 9 Transparent version is listed for 3699 yuan. Our check reveals the option to select 8GB+128GB variant for the Mi 9 Transparent Edition has been disabled.

The Mi 9 is Xiaomi’s flagship for 2019. It has an 8GB+128GB variant, as well as 6GB+128GB. The Transparent version is available in 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB memory.

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OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom launched for Rs. 32,990 (~$475) and Rs. 39,990 (~$575) in India

In April, OPPO had launched the Snapdragon 710 SoC powered OPPO Reno smartphone and the Snapdragon 855 chipset driven Reno 10x Zoom flagship phone. Today, the Chinese firm has introduced the Reno and Reno 10x Zoom smartphones in India. These phones have arrived with respective starting prices of Rs. 32,990 (~$475)  and Rs. 39,990 (~$575).

OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom Price and Availability in India

The OPPO Reno that comes with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is priced at Rs. 32,990 (~$475). The Reno 10x Zoom editions such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage respectively cost Rs. 39,990 (~$575) and Rs. 49,990 (~$720).

The Reno series of smartphones will be available for pre-orders from today through all OPPO stores, Flipkart, Amazon, Paytm Mall, Snapdeal and Tata CLIQ. These handsets will be releasing in the Indian markets on June 7. There is 10 percent cashback offer for HDFC bank card users. There is additional 10 percent discount on exchange powered by Instacash. It is also offering one-year assured buyback offer. The Chinese manufacture is also providing one-time screen replacement for the buyers.

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OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom Specifications and Features

The OPPO Reno comes with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with notch-less design. On the other side, the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom is fitted with a 6.6-inch notch-less AMOLED display. Both phones are equipped with in-display fingerprint scanners and Gorilla Glass 6 protection.

The Snapdragon 710 fuels the OPPO Reno whereas the 10x Zoom model is powered by Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. The Reno houses a 3,765mAh battery while the advanced 10x Zoom model has a bigger 4,065mAh battery. Both smartphones are equipped with support for 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology. The ColorOS 6.0 based Android 9 Pie OS comes preinstalled on the OPPO Reno of smartphones.

There is a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup on the rear side of the OPPO Reno. The 10x Zoom smartphone has a triple camera setup on its rear which includes a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor, a periscope telephoto lens of 13-megapixel sensor and 8-megapixel ultrawide lens. Both phones are fitted with “shark fin” shaped pop-up camera module that includes a 16-megapixel sensor and an LED flash. The other features of the Reno series include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, dual-band GPS frequency and USB-C. The OPPO Reno features a 3.5mm audio jack, whereas the Reno 10x Zoom lacks it.

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RedmiBook 14 laptop launched with 8th Gen Core i7, GeForce MX250 & 10 Hour battery life

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi has made its big move in establishing itself as an independent brand. After announcing the flagship Redmi K20 Pro and K20 models, Redmi has made its entry in the notebook market with the brand new RedmiBook 14. The new notebook offers powerful internals in a portable form factor, for professionals on the move.

RedmiBook 14 01

The RedmiBook 14 will run parallel to Xiaomi’s own Mi Notebooks and comes with an all metal sandblasted anodized body. The laptop features a 14-inch Full HD display with narrow 5.75mm bezels and a solid 81.2% screen to body ratio. The screen comes with an anti-glare matte coating to ensure good display visibility in the daytime. The Redmi notebook is relatively lightweight at 1.5Kgs and comes with a 19mm full-sized keyboard. Unlike the new MacBooks, the RedmiBook boasts a number of ports like HDMI, 2 x USB 3.0, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB 2.0 port.

RedmiBook 14 02

Inside, the RedmiBook 14 will offer up to Intel Core i7 (8565U) with NVIDIA GeForce MX250 graphics. There’s a couple of cheap i5 options as well. You can choose up to 512GB SSD storage. The new notebook comes with an efficient cooling system and boasts a long 10 hours of battery life. It supports ultra-low power standby as well as Xiaomi’s Smart Unlock 2.0, wherein you can unlock the RedmiBook 14 in just 1.2 seconds with your Mi Band 3. Other features include DTS surround sound and genuine Microsoft Office Home and Student editions.

Pricing for the RedmiBook 14 are as follows:

  • i5 + 256GB – 3999 Yuan ($579)
  • i5 + 512GB – 4299 Yuan ($622)
  • i7 + 512GB – 4999 Yuan ($723)

Appointments for the first sale starts on June 1, and the laptop will go on sale on June 11 at exactly 12 AM.

RedmiBook 14 specs

The RedmiBook 14 is indeed a compelling product in the laptop segment. In its pursuit of diversification, expect a lot more such products from Redmi in the coming months.

 

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Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro officially unveiled; Specifications, features and price

Redmi has officially taken off covers from the first Redmi K-series flagship killer smartphones through an unveil event in China. The Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro are first the notch-less display smartphones from the Chinese manufacturer. The Redmi K20 is upper mid-range phone fueled by the Snapdragon 730, whereas the Snapdragon 855 flagship chipset is present under the hood of the K20 Pro. These phones have arrived with an enticing starting price of 1,999 Yuan (~$289).

Redmi K20 Pro Specifications and Features

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro phones have arrived with identical design. The rear shell of K20 Pro features 3D curved glass styled with unique pattern, whereas its frontside is mainly occupied by the notch-less display. With slim bezels surrounding the screen, smartphone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 92 percent.  The K20 Pro houses a 6.39-inch AMOLED display that offers a tall aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The AMOLED screen is integrated with the latest 7th generation in-display fingerprint reader. These phones also support full DC dimming and eye protection mode.

Redmi K20 Pro

The Snapdragon 855 chipset powers the phone with up to 8 GB of RAM. There is a 4,000mAh battery inside the phone that is coupled with 27W rapid charging. It comes with 8-layer of graphite sheet for heat dissipation. It possesses up to 256 GB of inbuilt storage but lacks support for microSD card. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the device. For enhanced gaming experience, it carries support for Game Turbo 2.0. The company will be selling 179 Yuan worth custom gamepad for the smartphone.

The Redmi K20 Pro has a pop-up selfie camera of 20-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. The rear shell of the phone features  a triple camera unit. It includes Sony IMX586 48-megapixel main sensor with f/1.75 aperture, a 124.8-degrree 13-megapixel superwide lens with f/2.4 aperture and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture and 2x optical zoom capabilities. The triple rear cameras are blessed with features like dual LED flash, AI scene recognition, night scene mode, handheld super night scene mode and 960 fps slow-motion video recording. The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro are equipped with other features like Hi-Res audio, dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, dual-frequency GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm headphone slot.

Redmi K20 Specifications and Features

The Redmi K20 borrows features like fingerprint sensor embedded notch-less AMOLED display, 20-megaapixel selfie camera, 48-megapixel triple camera setup and 4,000mAh battery from the Redmi K20 Pro smartphone. Instead of the Sony IMX586 sensor, the Redmi K20 features Sony IMX582 48-megapixel sensor in its triple camera unit.

Redmi K20Also, instead of the SD855 chip, the Redmi K20 is driven by the 8nm Snapdragon 730 mobile platform.  It is assisted by up to 6 GB of RAM. The highest configuration variant of the phone features up to 128 GB of internal storage. The Redmi K20’s battery is equipped with support for 18W rapid charging.

Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro Variants and Pricing

Here are the variants of the Redmi K20 series along with their pricing:

Redmi K20 Pro

  • 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 2,499 Yuan (~$362)
  • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,599 Yuan (~$376)
  • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,799 Yuan (~$405)
  • 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 2,999 Yuan (~$435)

Redmi K20

  • 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 1,999 Yuan (~$289)
  • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,099 Yuan (~$304)
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB storage – 2599 Yuan (~$376)

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro will be available in gradient color variants of Red and Glacier Blue. These phones will also come in Carbon Black model. Few days before the launch of the Redmi K20 series, the Chinese company had allowed buyers to pre-order the Redmi K20 series by a nominal fee. These buyers can make the remaining payments today and tomorrow.

The pre-sales of the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro smartphones begins today once again at 6 PM (local time) in China. The sale of the Redmi K20 will begin on June 1 at 10 AM whereas the K20 Pro will be releasing in the market on June 10. There is no word on the international availability of the Redmi K20 series. Rumors have it that these phones may sell as Xiaomi Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro outside of China.

What’s your opinion on the specifications and pricing of the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Nubia pushes Android P update to selected Z17 users

ZTE‘s sub-brand Nubia have gone ahead and began releasing their Z17 Android P update. For now, the update has only been pushed to a small number of users for testing. If things go well, the company plans to promptly push the update to all Nubia Z17 users. Below is a changelog of the new features and fixes.

Nubia Z17 Android 9.0 update changes:-
  • Android version upgraded to Android 9.0 P
  • Notification center has been sped up
  • Replying to messages is faster
  • Optimized visual effects for applications
  • Optimized animations for smoother operation
  • Over 100 minor optimizations

The Nubia Z17 version of Android P also claims to have fixed some of the problems from Android itself. If so, then that’s a nice addition as opposed to just sending out the update. I’ve listed some of the named changes and fixes below if you’d like to take a closer look.

Android 9.0 P changes and fixes:-
  • Optimized sound quality and effects in certain situations
  • Fixed SMS error messages
  • Optimized overall camera experience
  • Fixed camera error messages
  • Optimized card display effect of multitasking tab
  • Optimized fingerprint functionality
  • Optimized splitscreen experience
  • Optimized system performance
  • Fixed Clock app errors

If you’re a Nubia Z17 user and are awaiting the new update, you should check your device. The update will be pushed OTA, which means you should check the “System Update” section of your settings. Simply go there, search for the update and you should find out whether it here or not. Good luck, and tell us how it goes once you’re updated!

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Flyme 8 poster appears, launch imminent?

All the latest news regarding Meizu has been about their upcoming device, the Meizu 16Xs. While I’m quite eager to see that device considering I love Meizu, some other news has shown up that’s also quite interesting. A Meizu product manager teased a poster on Weibo that basically confirms Flyme 8 is imminent, and promptly deleted it. Will we see it launch alongside the Meizu 16Xs on the 30th of May?

It makes a lot of sense to launch a new version of their UI alongside a new device. It lets you show off all the new functions on shiny new hardware, and it’s just an effective way to build excitement. Google does it, Xiaomi does it, and Meizu’s been doing it for a long time now. If it’s true, then it adds to the list of things I’ll be excited to see come the Meizu 16Xs launch day.

The Meizu 16Xs will be arriving with a notch-less display of 6.2 inches. The AMOLED screen will offer full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2232 pixels and 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The display of the phone will be embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The handset will be backed by a 4,000mAh battery, and may feature a 48MP triple camera setup.

We’ve no idea what SoC the device will come with, since we’ve received conflicting reports. It’s possible we’ll see a Snapdragon 710, but newer reports claim a Snapdragon 675. On top of all this, we’ve got the new features we can expect to see from Flyme 8 that we have yet to hear about. It’s certainly quite an exciting time to be a Meizu fan, and I can’t wait to see what comes out of it.

UP NEXT: Meizu 16Xs: Triple Cameras or 48MP?

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Xiaomi celebrates 10 million Redmi Note 7 sold with free headphones

Following their success of selling 10 million Redmi Note 7 units, Xiaomi‘s decided to do something nice for their fans. Xiaomi are giving their Chinese Mi-fans free headphones with every purchase of a Redmi Note 7. These aren’t just any run-of-the-mill earbuds either, they’re Xiaomi’s own Mi in-ear Headphones Pro. They don’t come all that cheap.

For those not in the know, Xiaomi co-founder Lei Jun announced the milestone earlier yesterday. He shared the news alongside photos of the Xiaomi and Redmi team sharing celebratory cake. Jun said the milestone is a victory and a testament of “holding Xiaomi values, such as high quality and value for your money”.

While the 10 million Redmi Note 7 units include variants like the Redmi Note 7S, it’s still an impressive feat. What’s going to be interesting is seeing this affects Xiaomi in the future. The Redmi Note 8 will have to be something monumentally different if they want people to jump from the Note 7. It’s almost an impossible task considering how good the Redmi Note 7 line is.

Lei Jun also took some time to remind everyone about the upcoming Redmi K20 launch tomorrow. With the Redmi Note 7 series doing so well around the world, we’re eager to see how the Redmi K20 will turn out. Will it garner the same positive reaction, and how will the higher price work out? We’ll have to wait until tomorrow’s launch event to find out.

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Buy Xiaomi JIMMY JV83 and the JIMMY JV51 Cordless Vacuum Cleaners at Lowered Prices from GeekBuying [Coupon]

GeekBuying has launched the ‘JIMMY JV83 Cordless Vacuum’ promotion, wherein the Chinese online store will be doling out noteworthy discounts on a wide selection of top-end vacuum cleaners and accessories.

The promotion page has been split into two categories including ‘More Items,’ and ‘Accessories’ so that users can find exactly what they’re looking for without breaking a sweat. While the promo includes several items, we will be taking a look at the discounts that you can avail on the Xiaomi JIMMY JV83 and the Xiaomi JIMMY JV51 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaners.

Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discounts, we will even show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

Xiaomi JIMMY JV83 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner

The JV83 Handheld Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner is backed by a robust 100,000rpm brushless digital motor, which delivers a suction power of up to 135AW and 55 percent efficiency. In other words, it produces suction power equivalent to the suction power generated by a corded full-size vacuum.

Xiaomi JIMMY JV83 Handheld Wireless Vacuum Cleaner 135AW Suction 60 Min Run Time Anti-winding Hair - Blue

You’d normally end up shelling out $359.99 in order to get your hands on the JIMMY JV83 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, but GeekBuying is offering you a chance to buy it for just $258.99 with coupon code WCLMBNEM. Aside from availing this 25 percent discount, you get a HEPA Filter for Xiaomi JIMMY JV51 and JV83 vacuum cleaners as a free gift.

You can follow this link to take advantage of the discount. Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

 

Xiaomi JIMMY JV51 Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner

The JIMMY JV51 packs the third generation of 100,000-rpm brushless digital motors, under the hood. As a result, it produces 400W of power and more efficiency of up to 55 percent, matching with 115AW suction. Despite reaching the same suction efficiency, the JIMMY JV51 remains durable and lasts longer.

While the aforesaid features completely justify the $280.99 price tag the JIMMY JV51 Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner usually carries, you can now buy it for a lowered price of just $191.99 from GeekBuying. You can even extend this 32 percent discount by using coupon code 3WKIFFIT.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save $7 more. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the Xiaomi JIMMY JV51 Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner further down to just $184.99 before you place your order.

You can head straight to this link in order to grab the discount and take advantage of the coupon, which will be valid only for a limited period of time.

 

 

Buy Xiaomi Haylou GT1 TWS Earphones for Just $18.99 from GearVita [Coupon]

The market is teeming with all sorts of earphones that boast an impressive array of features, but these devices aren’t easy on the pocketbook. Those who go for inexpensive alternatives, on the other hand, end up compromising on quality.

If you are looking for feature-laden earphones that don’t cost a bomb, you’ve come to the right place. Xiaomi Haylou has teamed-up with GearVita to offer its well-received GT1 TWS earphones at a lowered price, but only for a limited period of time.

The Xiaomi Haylou GT1 TWS Earphones would normally set you back $31.99, but much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, it is currently available for a dropped price of only $22.99 on GearVita. Moreover, you can extend this 28 percent discount with the help of coupon code ROMGT1TWS.

The aforesaid coupon helps you get an extra $4 off. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the Haylou GT1 earbud further down to just $18.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon during the checkout process.

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An absolute steal at this price, the Haylou GT1 earbud employs uses true wireless 5.0 technology for a stronger and more stable wireless signal. As a result, it allows you to enjoy your favorite music even in a 10-meter working distance.

Its touch control design ensures the Haylou GT1 can be used effortlessly. Aside from that, it adopts intelligent DSP noise reduction technology to deliver Superior sound quality and enjoyable listening experience for all compatible devices.

Furthermore, the Haylou GT1 earbud is certified IPX5 water-resistant so that you can wear it while working out and even during rain. The earbuds use ergonomic design to ensure you can wear it for a longer duration without any sort of discomfort.

You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Haylou GT1 TWS Earphones and grab the discount. Note that the promotion was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

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Moto Z4 Amazon listings appear with $499 price; Unboxing video and camera samples also surface

Motorola is yet to officially launch the Moto Z4 smartphone, but premature listings of the phone have already appeared on Amazon.com. The Moto Z4 Amazon listings are no longer accessible, but a screenshot of the listing has revealed that it carried the key specs and pricing of the phone. It appears that the smartphone had been available for purchase for some time since a Reddit user was able to buy it. He has even created an unboxing video of the phone and shared some images that were shot using it.

According to Android Authority, there were two listings of the phone. The first one priced at $499 was an Amazon-exclusive edition featuring Alexa assistant and other preloaded apps. The second was an unlocked model that came with a free 360-degree Moto Mod. It also carried a price tag of $499. Both listings have been taken down. The pricing seems to be incorrect for the bundled model. It may carry a slightly price tag once the handset is officially announced and listed on the retailer site.

The Motorola Moto Z4v has an OLED FullVision display of 6.4 inches. It carries support for 1080 x 2340 pixels, and it offers an aspect ratio of 19:9. The display is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The Snapdragon 675 SoC is present under the hood of the device.

The selfie notch of the Moto Z4 features a 25-megapixel sensor. The rear side of the phone is fitted with a single camera of 48-megapixel. The buyer of Moto Z4 phone has shared some of the images that were snapped using its rear camera.

The Moto Z4 is powered by a 3,500mAh battery that carries support for 15W TurboPower through USB-C. It also equipped wireless charging support. The back panel of the phone has pogo-pin connector for Moto Mod accessories. The unboxing video states that older Moto Mods are compatible with Moto Z4. However, there is some sort of difference in size.

Moto Z4

Apart from launching the Moto Z4 phone, the company is also rumored to be working on the launch of Snapdragon 855 SoC powered Moto Z4 Force smartphone.

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Teclast 20th Anniversary Promotion Launches with Unmissable Deals, Free Gifts and More

To commemorate its 20th anniversary, Chinese digital brand Teclast has launched amazing promotions on Gearbest and Banggood. The aforesaid promotions feature great discounts, special offers, fun games and more.

Teclast Fans Festival on Gearbest

Touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, Gearbest has teamed up with Teclast to celebrate the popular brand’s 20th anniversary. Keeping in line with that, Gearbest has launched the Teclast Fans Festival, wherein the site’s loyal users can avail top deals and win free gifts.

The ‘Hot Pick’ section of the promotion page features the Teclast F15 Notebook, P80 Pro Tablet, T20 4G Phablet, and the T10 Tablet PC. More importantly, you can get your hands on these devices for considerably lowered prices.

For instance, the Teclast F15 Notebook would normally set you back $565.07, but it is currently up for grabs bearing a lowered price tag of just $409.99 on the promotion page. You can even stand a chance of winning a Teclast office wireless mouse. Regrettably, this noteworthy 27 percent discount will be valid for 300 pieces only.

The next section called ‘Top Sellers’ is crammed with all sorts of Teclast-branded items including laptops, tablets, tablet PCs, and phablets. As part of the recently kicked-off promo, these products are currently available for heavily discounted prices.

Those looking for accessories can head straight to the next category dubbed, ‘Tablet PCs Accessories.’ This section features everything from a protective case for the Teclast P80 Pro to a Teclast U25 EU Plug Charger Charging Head and more.

Likewise, you can grab great discounts on a wide selection of cellphone accessories and computer peripherals, under the last two categories on the promotion page. In order to ensure you do not end up missing these amazing offers, all you need to do is visit the promotion page by clicking here.

 

Teclast 20th Anniversary on Banggood

Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is now doling out great discounts on various Teclast-branded products, which have been split into multiple categories. The ‘Teclast 20th Anniversary’ promotion also marks the launch of the Teclast X4 tablet.

The Teclast X4 tablet usually retails for $369.99 but it is currently available for a dropped price of just $329.99, under the ‘New Product On Anniversary’ category on the promotion page. To avail this discount, you just need to apply coupon code bgtcx4 at check out.

Similarly, you can use coupon code bgtct20 during the checkout process to buy the Teclast T20 tablet for just $179.99. Note that the tablet usually retails for $229.99 without the aforesaid discount. On top of that, you get a BlitzWolf BW-TH3 4 in 1 Type-C to 4-Port USB3.0 Data Hub with OTG Function as a free gift.

 

Aside from that, the Teclast M89 and Teclast T8 are also available for reduced prices. Those looking for inexpensive tablets can check out the ‘Hot Tablets’ category, which is teeming with feature-laden tablets that you can buy without spending a lot of money.

For example, the Teclast M20 tablet usually sells for $248.25, but you can now get your tech greedy hands on it if you’re willing to shell out just $217.59. Alternatively, you can grab significant discounts on laptops, under the ‘Top Laptops’ section.

The concluding section called ‘Teclast Style’ features a slew of other products that have gone up for sale bearing lowered prices. You can head straight to this link to visit the promotion page and take advantage of these discounts.

Motorola One Pro and One Action could be in works

In April, popular tipster Evan Blass had shared a list of Motorola One family of smartphones. It included two new phones called One Vision and One Action apart from last year’s models named Motorola One and One Powerv. Blass has now updated the list by adding a new phone called Motorola One Pro.

Blass not revealed any information on the specs of the Motorola One Pro and One Action. The Lenovo-owned company has recently launched the Motorola One Vision smartphone. Probably, the One Pro and One Actions may debut later this year.

The One Action moniker suggests it could be a rugged phone. The One Pro smartphone could end up as the most powerful One series phone from the company. These devices are expected to come loaded with Android One edition of Android 9 Pie OS.

 

Motorola One Vision

The Motorola One Vision that was announced earlier in this month features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD panel with an impressive tall aspect ratio of 21:9. The display carries support for full HD+ resolution and it features a punch-hole at its top-left corner for the 25-megapixel selfie snapper.

It is the first Motorola phone to feature Samsung-made Exynos 9609 chipset. The SoC is supported by 4 GB of RAM and it comes with a native storage of 128 GB. For additional storage, users can add a microSD card to the hybrid SIM slot on the device.

The rear shell of the One Vision features a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. The 3,500mAh battery of the phone supports 15W TurboCharge fast charging. It is equipped with a rear-facing fingerprint sensor. It comes in gradient color options such as Bronze and Sapphire. In Europe, it carries a price tag of 299 euros (~$334). The Lenovo-owned firm will be launching the One Vision phone in China in the coming month. However, it will be arriving with Motorola P50 in the Chinese markets.

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Redmi K20 hands-on images leaked to reveal appearance from all angles

At 2 PM (local time) in China, Redmi will be announcing the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones. Recent reports have revealed that both phones will be arriving with identical design. The Chinese firm had recently revealed the rear design of the Redmi K20 phone through an official render. Fresh set of hands-on images that belongs to the Redmi K20 or K20 Pro handset have appeared on Weibo. The new images give a good look at the appearance of the smartphone.

The top edge of the Redmi K20 phone features a pop-up selfie camera, a 3.5mm audio jack and a microphone. The elevating camera be seen in one of the images. The right side of the handset is fitted with a volume rocker and a power key. Its left edge seems to be barren.

The front view of the smartphone reveals that it will be offering a very high screen space since its display is surrounded by thin bezels. There is a SIM card tray slot, a USB-C port, a secondary microphone and an external speaker on the bottom edge of the device.

Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro Specifications (Rumored)

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro are expected to feature 6.39-inch AMOLED displays with notch-less design. Both phones are expected to arrive with common features like 20-megapixel selfie camera, 48-megapixel triple rear cameras, 4,000mAh battery and in-screen fingerprint sensor.

The Redmi K20 could be fueled by the Snapdragon 730 SoC, whereas the Redmi K20 Pro may feature the Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. The K20 and K20 Pro may arrive with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage.

The K20 may carry support for 18W rapid charging and its Pro sibling could be arriving with 27W fast charging. The MIUI 10 based Android 10 Pie OS may come preinstalled on both smartphones.

There are multiple rumors on the pricings of the Redmi K20 series. It is speculated that the Redmi K20 models could be priced between 1,999 Yuan (~$289) and 2,499 Yuan (~$360) and the Redmi K20 Pro variants could be costing between 2,599 Yuan (~$376) and 2,999 Yuan (~$434). These phones are expected to arrive in Black, Blue and Red color options.

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