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May 27, 2019

Tomorrow, Redmi will be announcing the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro as its first K-series flagship killer smartphones. Apparently, Redmi just couldn’t wait to tell us more about the device first however. Xiaomi‘s very own Lei Jun has revealed more details straight from the Redmi K20 launch rehearsals. These do confirm a few of our suspicions regarding the device, so let’s take a closer look.

First off, we learn that the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro are internally called “The Big Devil”. We also learn that the small dinosaur featured prominently on marketing material is also the Big Devil. This is mainly just hilarious to us. We’ve also got confirmation that there are two variants, the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro. The normal Redmi K20 runs a Snapdragon 730 SoC, while the Redmi K20 Pro comes with the Snapdragon 855.

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Both versions of the device come with a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340×1080. As for other internals, it seems like both devices will have 8GB of RAM + 256GB of storage. Keeping everything running is a nice 4000mAh battery, though we’ve known that for quite a while now. They both also have identical designs, as expected.

We also get to see a variety of cases for the new device. The three cases are snap-on shell cases, and they’re decorated with the little Big Devil dinosaur. There are three colours available, those being red, purple and yellow. The covers are also relatively inexpensive at only 39 yuan, which roughly translates to about $6.

If you’d like to get a better idea of what’s coming up tomorrow, you can check out our Redmi K20 and K20 Pro round-up over here. As for now, all we can really do is wait for the grand launch tomorrow. Whether the device lives up to the lofty expectations we have remains to be seen. Until then, stay tuned on Gizmochina for all your Redmi K20 news.

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Check Out Xiaomi Hardware Promotion on Banggood

Banggood Launches Xiaomi Hardware Promotion with Big Coupons and Great Discounts

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Vinay Patel

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May 27, 2019

Hardware accessories from leading manufacturers such as Xiaomi aren’t easy on the pocketbook. Those living on a tight budget tend to go for inexpensive hardware products and end up compromising on quality.

In a bid to make Xiaomi-branded hardware items available to cost-conscious buyers, Banggood has launched the Xiaomi Hardware Promotion. As part of the recently kicked-off promo, the Chinese online store will be offering great discounts on a wide selection of products.

Select products including the Xiaomi ZAJIA Automatic Sense Infrared Induction Water Saving Device for kitchen bathroom sink faucet, Xiaomi TPR Toilet Brushes, and Holder Cleaner Set, etc have been assigned specific codes that can be used to avail discounts at checkout.

For instance, the Xiaomi Happy Life White Toothbrush Holder usually sells for $6.39, but you can use coupon code 8b1441 to reduce its retail price to just $3.99. Note that the coupons are likely to expire after a few days.

Likewise, you can use coupon code f92a3a and get 10 percent off on a slew of other products featured on the promotion page. The second section dubbed, ‘New Arrivals’ on the promotion page is crammed with all sorts of hardware items that normally carry steep price tags, but can be yours for lowered prices thanks to the coupons assigned to them.

For example, Xiaomi YOUJIA R1 APP Intelligent Fingerprint Door Handle Anti-theft Smart Unlock Security Door Lock would normally set you back $158.47, but you can bring its original asking price down to only $130.45 simply by applying coupon code BGyjr1 during the checkout process.

While the market is teeming with awe-inspiring DIY hardware products, these items don’t come cheap. Much to the delight of those who love DIY projects, the promotion page includes a ‘DIY Model’ section, wherein you can buy amazing DIY hardware products at considerably lowered prices.

Similarly, you can grab noteworthy discounts on most hardware items featured in the rest of the categories including Faucet & Accessories, Door Cabinet Lock, Desktop Organization and Household Gadgets.

A myriad of other products is also available at heavily discounted prices in the concluding section called ‘View More.’ You can visit the promotion page and take full advantage of these discounts by heading straight to this link.

Giveaway – Win a OnePlus 7 Pro Marvel Avengers Protective Case (5 units)

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Cheky Zhu

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May 27, 2019

Gizmochina is conducting 5 units OnePlus 7 Pro Marvel Avengers Protective Case as giveaway gift to 5 lucky readers. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

The winner will be post at the Gizmochina’s twitter and GizmochinaDeals’s Facebook, so follow the pages.

Protect your OnePlus 7 Pro with protective case from all sides, which features a soft shell to protect your device. The OnePlus 7 Pro Marvel Avengers Protective Case is made of high quality PU and PC, which is durable. With shockproof and scratch resistant, the protective case can provide 360 degree protection for your phone. The OnePlus 7 Pro Marvel Avengers Protective Case comes with good cutouts for easy access to all ports, such like buttons, speaker and camera.

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Sony Xperia 1 pre-order in China starts tomorrow; June 6 is release date

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 27, 2019

In the previous week, Sony had announced the Xperia 1 flagship phone in China. Some of the exciting features of the Xperia 1 include 4K HDR display, triple rear cameras and Snapdragon 855 chipset. Today, the company has officially confirmed its pre-order and release dates.

In China, the Sony Xperia 1 pre-sales will begin tomorrow at 10:00 AM (local time). The shipments of the pre-ordered units will begin at 10:00 AM on June 6. The smartphone is priced at 6,299 Yuan (~$913) in China and its color editions are Fog Gray, Night Black, Snow White and Purple.

Sony Xperia 1 Specifications and Features

The Xperia 1 comes with an impressive 4K HDR 6.5-inch CinemaWide OLED display. The display that is powered Bravia TV and Master Monitor technologies carries support for 4K resolution of 3840 x 1644 pixels. The elongated display is protected by Gorilla Glass 6.

The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform fuels the phone with 6 GB of RAM and 3,300mAh battery. The handset includes support for 18W fast charging through USB-C. It comes with a microSD card slot and a native storage of 128 GB. The Android 9 Pie OS is preloaded on the device.

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The triple camera setup present on the rear shell of the phone has a 5-axis OIS Dual Pixel PDAF enabled 12-megapixel main sensor, a 12-megapixel telephoto sensor with 5-axis OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF and 2x optical zoom along with a 12-megapixel superwide lens. The handset includes a selfie camera of 8-megapixel.

The Sony Xperia 1 lacks a 3.5mm audio jack on the device and it comes with side-mounted fingerprint reader. It carries support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac, dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC. The Japanese firm will begin the sales of the Xperia in the U.S on July 12.

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Redmi Note 7 breaks 10 million sales in 129 days

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May 27, 2019

The Redmi K20 may be coming tomorrow, but Xiaomi still has other things to celebrate before that. The Redmi Note 7 series has successfully sold over 10 million units, and it managed to do it in a mere 129 days! This is a massive milestone for Xiaomi, though a key thing to note is that this is total sales across all Redmi Note 7 variants.

Xiaomi co-founder Lei Jun shared the good news on Weibo, later followed by photos sharing a celebratory cake with all the key executives of the company and its sub-brand. Jun said the milestone is a victory and a testament of “holding Xiaomi values, such as high quality and value for your money”.

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There is no info yet on the number of Redmi 7 phones sold but we won’t be surprised if it is also flying off shelves. Xiaomi’s golden ratio of price, design and performance seems to be at its peak, and it’s clearly paying off. We’re curious how Redmi plans to top themselves after this with the next Redmi Note devices.

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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Meizu 16Xs: Triple camera or 48MP? Why not both?

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May 27, 2019

Meizu has been actively teasing their upcoming Meizu 16XS for the past week, and there’s still more that they want to show. Today’s teaser is about the device’s camera, but it doesn’t actually tease what the device actually has. Instead, it poses a question. Will the Meizu 16Xs have a 48MP camera like the Redmi Note 7S, or a triple camera setup like the OnePlus 7 Pro?

Both of these options are in vogue at the moment, with most companies going one way or the other. From the leaked specs however, we already know that device actually features both setups. The rear camera setup is a 48MP + 5MP + 8MP triple camera system, basically combining the two into one setup.

Interestingly, this would mean Meizu wants the 16Xs to go head to head with the Redmi Note 7s. Everything from the large 4000mAh battery to the 48MP + triple rear camera setup are all intended to show up the hot selling Redmi Note 7 series. So far, Meizu’s got a pretty decent showing, though we’ll have to wait until the 30th to hand out a verdict.

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Meizu 16Xs Specifications

The smartphone houses a 6.2-inch AMOLED display. The notch-less display is equipped with slimmer bezels and it carries support for a tall aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The display carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2232 pixels. The AMOLED panel is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The Meizu 16X from 2018 was fueled by the Snapdragon 710 chipset. The TENAA listing of the Meizu 16Xs reveals that it is powered by an octa-core processor that works at 2 GHz. The SoC is supported by 6 GB of RAM and it comes with a native storage of 64 GB. There is no support for expandable storage on the device.

The predecessor model came with a 3,100mAh battery. The Meizu 16Xs will arrive with a significant improvement in the battery department since it will be equipped with a 4,000mAh capacity battery. There is no confirmation on whether the phone will come with support for rapid charging technology.

The Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the device. It will be customized with the latest version of Flyme UI. The rear shell of the phone will be featuring a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 8-megapixel triple camera system. For shooting selfies, it will be sporting a 16-megapixel front camera.

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Get 43% Off on XA90 Twilight Monocular High-definition Low-light Night Vision Astronomical Telescope

Buy XA90 Twilight Monocular High-definition Low-light Night Vision Astronomical Telescope for Only $279.99 from Gearbest

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Vinay Patel

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May 27, 2019

If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a night vision astronomical telescope that bring the stars closer without emptying your pocket, the X90 Twilight might just fill the bill.

Housed in a robust frame made using high-quality rubber and aluminum alloy, the X90 Twilight Monocular High-definition Low-light Night Vision Astronomical Telescope adopts a classic refraction design with a wider field of view and excellent clarity.

In a bid to avoid inverted image formation, the X90 Twilight uses the standard 45-degree forward prism, which allows you to use the telescope both worldly as well as earthly. The telescope is capable of bringing everything in your field of vision, whether its the moon or a bustling city.

In other words, the X90 Twilight comes in handy for watching the moon, watching the planet, watching the city and even watching the scenery. Its main mirror comes with a larger diameter to give you a higher amount of light while offering a clearer view with better lens coating.

Moreover, it has the Prosperity (PL) eyepiece that enables you to see the sky clearly in a wide field of view. The 600mm long focal length cylinder gives the telescope a higher effective magnification, while the metal painted surface gives the lens barrel more durability. The FMC multi-layered broadband coating, on the other hand, minimizes the light loss, enabling you to see the father sky.

The XA90 Twilight would normally set you back $491.01, but you can now buy the white color version of this astronomical telescope for a dropped price of only $279.99 from Gearbest. This is a significant 43 percent drop in the telescope’s original asking price.

Regrettably, there were only 214 pieces remaining at the time of writing. It is also worth mentioning here that the promo is slated to end in just four days. You can follow this link to avail the discount.

Redmi K20, K20 Pro rumor roundup: Specifications, price and launch details

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 27, 2019

Tomorrow, Redmi will be announcing the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro as its first K-series flagship killer smartphones. Rumors surrounding both phones have revealed that the Redmi K20 could be an upper mid-range phone while the Redmi K20 Pro will be featuring the advanced Snapdragon 855 SoC. The K20 Pro could be the cheapest SD855 phone in China. Here is a rumor roundup on the specifications, features, price and launch details of the Redmi K20 series.

Redmi K20 and K20 Pro Launch Event

The Redmi K20 series will be made official tomorrow at 2 PM (local time) in China. Redmi had recently announced the Redmi 7A smartphone. However, the company did not confirm on its price at its launch. Apart from launching the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro phones, the Chinese firm will be also revealing the price tag of Redmi 7A. It is speculated that the Redmi 7A may carry a price tag of 599 Yuan (~87).

Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro Specifications (Rumors)

Rumors have it that Redmi K20 and K20 Pro phones will bear a lot of similarities. Both phones will be arriving with identical design. The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro will be the first Redmi phones with notch-less screens and pop-up selfie shooters. The K20 Pro is expected to come with a 6.39-inch AMOLED display that will carry support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It will be equipped with 7^th generation in-screen fingerprint reader. Recently seen images of the Redmi K20 Pro have revealed that the chin of the device as well as its other bezels are very thin. The Redmi K20 is expected to feature the same display and screen fingerprint sensor.

The 7nm Snapdragon 855 mobile platform is expected to power the Redmi K20 Pro with up to 8 GB of RAM. Its highest configuration model may feature up to 128 GB of storage. There is no confirmation on whether it will be lacking a microSD card. The Redmi K20 could be fueled by the latest 8nm Snapdragon 730 mobile platform with up to 8 GB of RAM. It may also come with up to 128 GB of storage. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on both smartphones.

Xiaomi-Redmi-K20-Flame-Red- — Redmi K20 Flame Red render by MySmartPrice

The Redmi K20 Pro will be featuring a triple camera system with Sony IMX586 48-megapixel lens as the primary sensor. It is speculated that the camera setup will include a 13-megapixel superwide lens and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens. The handset will carry support for 960 fps super-slow motion video recording. For capturing selfie shots, it may arrive with a 20-megapixel pop-up front camera. The Redmi K20 is expected to come with the same triple rear lenses and elevating camera.

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The Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K20 are both going to feature 4,000mAh batteries. The K20 may support 18W fast charging whereas the Pro model may come with 27W rapid charging. The other features that are rumored to be available on the Redmi K20 series include dual-frequency GPS technology, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-F, Bluetooth, NFC and 3.5mm audio jack. The Chinese firm is expected to sell various kinds of cases for the Redmi K20 series. According to a Polish blog, the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro will be respectively releasing Xiaomi Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro smartphones in Poland.

Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro Variants and Price (Rumored)

A leaked poster of the Redmi K20 Pro that had surfaced in the previous week had revealed that it would be arriving in variants like 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and these models could be respectively available for 2,599 Yuan (~$377), 2,799 Yuan (~$406) and 2,999 Yuan (~$435). The Redmi K20 Pro could be also available in 8 GB RAM + 256 GB edition.

Probably, the Redmi K20 may also arrive in same variants and it could be priced between 1,999 Yuan (~$289) and 2,499 Yuan (~$362). The Redmi K20 series will be available in Carbon Black, Flame Red and Blue color variants. The Redmi K20 is up for reservations in the home market.

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OPPO Reno Z with 6.4-inch display, SD710, 48MP dual cameras and 32MP selfie camera is official

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 27, 2019

After launching the OPPO Reno, Reno 10x Zoom and Reno 5G smartphones, OPPO has announced a new reno series phone called the OPPO Reno Z in Europe. It comes with a waterdrop-style notch display, 48MP dual cameras and Snapdragon 710. The handset carries a price tag of 150 euros (~$168).

OPPO Reno Z Specifications and Features

The OPPO Reno Z smartphone features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display. It offers a tall aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and it carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The display is integrated with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The smartphone measures 157.3 x 74.9 x 9.1mm and it weighs 186 grams.

The Snapdragon 710 mobile platform is present under the hood of the device along with 6 GB of RAM. It comes with a native storage of 128 GB and there is a microSD card slot for more storage. The ColorOS 6.0 skinned Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the device.

The selfie notch on the front features a 32-megapixel camera. The rear side of the smartphone is fitted with a dual camera setup includes a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The glass rear of the phone features a O-Dot ceramic point for protecting the camera sensors when it is laid flat on a surface.

Its packed with a 3,950mAh battery that carries support for 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology. The usual connectivity features such as 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack are also available on the device.

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OPPO Reno Z Price and Release Date

The OPPO Reno Z phone that comes only in 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage version is priced at 150 euros (~$168). The sales of the phone will begin in June in Europe. It will be available in two color options such as Ocean Green and Jet Black. There is no available yet on which other markets will be receiving the OPPO Reno Z smartphone.

What’s your opinion on the OPPO Reno Z? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Redmi K20 gets benchmarked, has 6GB of RAM

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May 26, 2019

Ahead of its release tomorrow, the Redmi K20 has been spotted on Geekbench. The benchmark results confirm some key specs of the phone.

The Redmi K20 appears on the benchmark site as “Xiaomi Davinci” which is the codename for the device. It is running Android 9 Pie, has 6GB of RAM, and is powered by an unnamed octa-core processor. We already know this is the Snapdragon 730 based on a leaked poster.

The Redmi K20 scored 2574 points in the single-core test and 7079 points in the multi-core test. There are two other results too with 2569 and 2547 single-core scores and 7096 and 6926 multi-core scores respectively.

The Redmi K20 will come with a 4,000mAh battery, a pop-up selfie camera, triple rear cameras, and an AMOLED display.

(Sources:1, 2, 3 Via)

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First Snapdragon 665 phone rumored to launch on May 30

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May 26, 2019

The Snapdragon 665 launched alongside the Snapdragon 730 and Snapdragon 730G. Unlike the Snapdragon 730, we are yet to see a manufacturer announce a phone with the new Snapdragon 600 series chipset. However, that may change by May 30.

According to a tweet by Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414), the first Snapdragon 665-powered device will be unveiled on May 30 which is just a few days from now. Although he didn’t reveal the manufacturer, Meizu is the only phone maker with a launch scheduled for that day which is for the Meizu 16Xs.

A new device📱 with the brand new Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 will be unveiled on May 30.

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) May 26, 2019

The Meizu 16Xs, according to TENAA, is powered by an octa-core chipset clocked at 2.0GHz. The Snapdragon 665 is also an 8-core processor with a 2.0GHz clock speed. If the Meizu 16Xs is indeed powered by the Snapdragon 665, it is a downgrade in terms of performance from its predecessor.

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The Meizu 16X is powered by the Snapdragon 710, which not only uses more powerful Kryo 360 cores compared to the SD665’s Kryo 260 cores but also has a smaller node (10nm) as against the SD665’s 11nm node.

The Snapdragon 665 comes with an Adreno 610 AIE GPU, an AI Engine with support for 3D Face Unlock and AI features that are 2x faster than that of the Snapdragon 660. It supports Bluetooth 5.0, USB 3.1, 4K video recording, slow-motion recording up to 120fps at 1080p and also Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technology.

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Xiaomi launches a Makeup Mirror that doubles as a power bank

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 26, 2019

Xiaomi has launched a portable power bank that also has the features of a makeup mirror. The product isn’t manufactured directly by Xiaomi but by one of its ecological chain companies. The power bank and mirror are combined in one and comes with a dimension of 85x76x17mm, making it portable enough to fit into a lady’s handbag. The gadget is even affordable as it is priced at 129 yuan (~$18).

The power bank is designed to deliver emergency power as it is just a 3000mAh battery with 5V/1A input and output.

The makeup mirror is surrounded by 12 high-brightness LED lamp beads which emit a colour temperature and light that simulates natural light, making the fill light uniform and natural. The brightness can be adjusted according to the level the user wants, which in turn is dependent on the level of illumination of the environment. The makeup mirror also has 2x magnifying glass design. Thus, despite the portable size, the objects are much clearer without any distortion.

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When the button is pressed for a short time, the fill light will slowly turn on after 1 second, and the adjustment from low brightness to high brightness will be completed within 3 seconds. After releasing the hand, press the button again, and the light will slowly darken after 1 second. The adjustment from the highest brightness to the lowest brightness is completed within 3 seconds. If the mirror is closed, the fill light is automatically turned off.

When the battery power left gets to 10%, the mirror illuminating light beads automatically turns off, while the mirror turns into a portable small mirror. However, the fill light function can still be used for about 1 hour to continuously illuminate your makeup session.

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ASUS rolls out Pie update to Zenfone Max Pro (M1) globally, updates Max Pro (M2) too

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May 26, 2019

If you own the Zenfone Max Pro (M1) and live outside India, then you may want to check for the Android Pie update. ASUS already rolled out the update to the Indian version (ZB601KL) last month but has just begun rolling it out the global version.

The update changes the version number of the global variant of the Zenfone Max Pro (M1) with model number ZB602KL to 16.2017.1905.053. It weighs in at 1.5GB and is bundled with May 2019’s security patch. Below is the complete change log:

Changelog

Update security patch
Fix no HD Graphic option in PUBG
Call waiting function no(w) works

The Zenfone Max Pro (M1) was launched back in May 2018. It has a 5.99-inch 2160 x 1080 display with bezels around it. It is powered by the Snapdragon 636 and comes with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage with support for storage expansion. There is a 13MP+5MP dual camera on the back (16MP+5MP for the 6GB RAM version) and an 8MP front-facing camera (16MP on the 6GB RAM model). It also has a 5,000mAh battery like the new Zenfone 6, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, and a MicroUSB port.

Upgrade your Zenfone Max Pro M2 with the latest FOTA update to enhance your phone’s security along with several other improvements. Download now! pic.twitter.com/ZYfQV0OYfh

— ASUS India (@ASUSIndia) May 21, 2019

Upgrade your Zenfone Max M2 with the May Google Security Patch! Download the new OTA update to secure your data & privacy on your #PowerPackedPerformer. #WeHearYou pic.twitter.com/hxKTgkNVTk

— ASUS India (@ASUSIndia) May 24, 2019

ASUS is also rolling out an update to the Max Pro M2 and Max M2 too. The new update brings May’s security patch to both devices.

(Sources: 1, 2, 3, Via)

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Redmi K20 series reported to launch as Mi 9T series in Poland

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May 26, 2019

The Redmi K20 series has been confirmed to arrive in India. However, it is still unknown if it will be arriving in other countries. A new report says it will arrive in Poland but under a different name; a name that is familiar if you have been following the news.

According to a Polish blog, Spiders Web, the Redmi K20 series will make its way to Poland but as Xiaomi-branded devices. The blog was specific about the names too – the Redmi K20 will launch as the Mi 9T while the Redmi K20 Pro will be sold as the Mi 9T Pro.

The blog refused to mention the source of the information but claimed it is a very credible one. They also mentioned that a release date is currently unknown but did say their prices will be similar to that of the Mi 9 SE and the Mi 9. We do not think this means they will have the same prices but rather share the same price difference.

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The Mi 9T name isn’t new as it was spotted last week at Thailand’s certification agency as well as Taiwan and Singapore’s agencies too. This is an indication that Poland will not be the only country where the Redmi K20 will launch as the Mi 9T.

The Redmi K20 will come with a Snapdragon 730 processor while the Redmi K20 Pro will have the Snapdragon 855. Both phones will have a pop-up selfie camera, triple rear cameras, a 4000mAh battery with support for fast-charging, an audio jack, Hi-Res audio, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, and a notch-free AMOLED display with a 7th-gen in-display fingerprint scanner.

(Source, Via)

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Did OnePlus lie about the OnePlus 7 Pro 3x optical zoom?

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May 26, 2019

OnePlus has allegedly been caught exaggerating the 3x optical zoom on its latest flagship, the OnePlus 7 Pro, which was proven to be closer to a 2.2x zoom. Android Police reports that the triple camera set up actually crops the 2.2x zoom to bring it to the three-fold zoom promised in the product specs, though that means the focal length is not the same.

A couple of users have discovered that the OnePlus 7 Pro has a wider field of view in portrait mode than in 3X zoom mode. The smartphone uses only the telephoto lens to shoot in portrait mode. So if it truly does 3X optical zoom, there shouldn’t be any difference in the field of view for both modes. You can see the effect in real time over here.

The OnePlus 7 Pro telephoto camera is a 13MP sensor (SK53M5). But OnePlus advertises the telephoto camera as offering 8MP 3x optical zoom. In other words, OnePlus is using the sensor’s native 2.2x zoom factor for portraits but cropping the sensor’s output for 3x zoom. In a statement to Android Central, the company steered clear of calling it “3x optical zoom,” saying it achieves 3x zoom with “no digital zoom or loss of detail.”

“The OnePlus 7 Pro has 3x zoom with no digital zoom or loss of detail. The telephoto camera serves two main purposes: 3x zoom and portrait mode photography. It will switch the field of view depending on the camera mode. With 3x zoom, the telephoto camera delivers the advertised lossless 8 megapixels images. Portrait mode utilizes all 13 megapixels from the sensor in the telephoto camera. ”

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So what’s going on here? According to Digital Camera World, OnePlus appears to be using a “composite of image data” from the 48MP sensor and the optical zoom lens to create its digital shots. We have no way to test this at the moment, but it seems fairly accurate. This sets it apart from technologies like Hybrid Zoom, which use superresolution and upscaling techniques that are very different from OnePlus’ crop.

The results are clearly pretty good, even Dx0mark agrees, but it’s debatable whether OnePlus should be advertising the phone with 3x optical zoom or a 3x telephoto camera. Huawei generally avoids this for its phones, promoting the native zoom factor (3x or 5x) and using “hybrid zoom” branding otherwise.

It is worth pointing out that this isn’t the first time OnePlus has messed up its camera claims. The OnePlus 5 was initially perceived to be doing 2X optical zoom but it was later clarified that the device was doing 1.6X optical zoom and the remaining 0.4X was done through smart capture multi-frame technology.

OnePlus is adamant that there’s no dishonesty on its part and that the 3x zoom provides full lossless quality. The quality part is true — there’s no digital zoom or quality degradation going on. Do you think OnePlus is still able to claim 3X Optical Zoom because it has no loss of detail? Let us know in the comments below.

Huawei still has a year’s worth of chips stockpiled

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May 26, 2019

Things are extremely hectic between the US and China, and Huawei is still stuck in the epicenter of all of it. While the US ban has had fairly harrowing effects on the company, they’ve also been prepared for it and have take countermeasures against it. One of these countermeasures apparently was to buy enough chip stocks to last them an entire year.

Huawei had informed its global suppliers six months ago that it wanted to build up a stock of crucial components that would last for up to a year, in preparation for trade war uncertainties. The Chinese giant was also making moves to secure new sources that wouldn’t be affected by a US embargo. Another option in the works is to ramp up efforts at becoming more self-reliant, which may bear fruit fairly soon.

Plans cut across several key components, extending beyond chips to include passive components and optical parts. For some components that are subject to higher risks of export controls, Huawei has stockpiled six months’ to more than a year’s worth of supply, while holding at least three months’ worth of less crucial ones, the sources said.

Analysts claim that the impact of Huawei’s absence from the chip market will be harder to estimate after this quarter. That is because the company could find itself doing business as usual if the U.S. and China agree to a new trade pact; just the other day, President Donald Trump said that the U.S. might use the “dangerous” Huawei as a bargaining chip to extract better terms from China during future trade negotiations.

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In addition, Huawei which is currently the world’s second-largest smartphone vendor reportedly started certifying more chips, optical components, camera-related technologies and other parts suppliers based outside the US at the beginning of this year. The US may also try to get allies to get companies domiciled in their countries to ban sales of components to Huawei.

What Huawei has to be concerned with is what it will do in the future after using up all of the components it has stockpiled. If the ban doesn’t get lifted, Huawei WILL eventually run out of parts to use, and when that happens, things will be pretty grim for the company. This is just another battlefield in the lingering US-China Trade war, though we hope Huawei comes out of this one OK.

OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T will get updated to Android Q; Fnatic Mode, RAM Boost and more coming too

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May 25, 2019

The OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T are the latest devices to get updated to Android Pie. This update is the third major OS update for both phones. Technically, they are the only two Android phones to have received three major OS updates. Yesterday, OnePlus confirmed the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T will also receive three OS updates in total.

The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T were announced in 2017, though months apart. Both phones ran Android Nougat out of the box and then got updated to Android Oreo and Android Pie. Now OnePlus says they will also get an update to Android Q. The announcement was made in a forum post that listed the software features of the OnePlus 7 series coming to older OnePlus devices.

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The post revealed that the OnePlus 5 series and the OnePlus 6 series will get Fnatic Mode, Zen Mode and Screen recorder (already available via sideloading), Quick Reply in Landscape, DC Dimming, and RAM Boost. OnePlus then added that the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T will also get Android Q. However, there are no ETAs yet.

For those wondering, rest assured: Android Q will also make its way to the OnePlus 5 and 5T – OnePlus

This is definitely exciting news for owners of the OnePlus 5 series. Both phones mark the end and the beginning of two design eras. The OP5 was the last OnePlus phone with a 16:9 aspect ratio while the OP5T was the first with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. They are both powered by the Snapdragon 835, have dual rear cameras, pack 3300mAh batteries and support 20W fast-charging.

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Redmi Go may get a new storage variant in India

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May 25, 2019

The Redmi Go is the first Android Go device from Redmi/Xiaomi. The phone launched a few months ago and has made its way to various markets. Like most Android Go phones, it has just 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. However, there is a dedicated MicroSD card slot and support for adoptable storage.

Nevertheless, it appears Redmi may launch a new variant with more storage, according to a new teaser. Earlier today, the official Redmi Twitter account shared a teaser hinting at a new variant with more storage.

Jitna zyaada photos utna zyaada mazza. #AapkiNayiDuniya hogi aur badi.
RT if you know what it is. pic.twitter.com/xIGv08dvgN

— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) May 25, 2019

A translation of the tweet says “More space = More photos”. The tweet also uses the same hashtag #ApkiNayiDuniya as the one used when the Redmi Go was about to launch, hence the deduction that the Redmi Go will be getting a new storage variant. We are not sure what the new storage capacity will be but we presume it will likely be 16GB. We hope Redmi launches a new color variant too since the phone only comes in two colors.

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The Redmi Go has a 5-inch HD display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 425 processor, supports storage expansion (up to 128GB) via a MicroSD card, has an 8MP rear camera, and a 5MP front-facing camera. There is a 3000mAh battery under the hood, a MicroUSB port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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Poster reveals Redmi K20 is powered by Snapdragon 730, shows off Blue variant

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