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Samsung beat OnePlus to reclaim top spot in India’s premium segment

A report by Counterpoint Research on Wednesday indicates that Samsung has risen to the top of India’s premium smartphone segment in the first quarter of 2019 spurred by the Galaxy S10 sales. This is coming after the Korean giant had lost the top spot to OnePlus for three quarters in a row. huawei

The underlying take-up for the Galaxy S10 arrangement drove Samsung to the number one position in the premium segment, said the statistical analytics firm. OnePlus came second as its seasonal cycle near. However, the OnePlus 6T retains its title as the best-selling premium smartphone in the first quarter of 2019, a title it has held since its launch last year.

The top three premium brands in India in Q1 2019 including Samsung, OnePlus and Apple accounted for 90 percent of the shipment made in the segment. Other smartphone brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo share the rest of the 10 percent of the market share. However, Apple, however, is still struggling to curtail its decline as a result of its excessive pricing. The company may start manufacturing iPhones in India in order to save 20 per cent import duty on its devices, the report added.

Read Also: Samsung launches 64 MP ISOCELL Bright GW1 and 48 MP GM2 image sensors for smartphones

According to Karn Chauhan, Research Analyst, Mobile Devices at Counterpoint, “The success of Galaxy S10 series and OnePlus 6T highlights the trend of an expanding premium segment in India.” He also added, “Users who are buying their second or third smartphone are already considering an upgrade into the premium segment. Another reason for the growth in the premium segment is a plethora of offers and installment plans available.”

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Huawei P Smart Z vs Huawei P30 Lite vs Honor 20 Lite: Specs Comparison

If you are searching for the best smartphone for quality-price ratio, you have a lot of choices to evaluate in Huawei’s line-up. The company recently announced its most famous mid-range phones of the year: Huawei P30 Lite and Honor 20 Lite, from the main series to its core business and its sub-brand. Yesterday, the Chinese giant even launched its first smartphone with a pop-up selfie camera, and it is a mid-ranger as well: we are talking about the Huawei P Smart Z. Is it worth choosing this brand new and different device from the P Smart series or it is better to opt for the P30 Lite or the Honor 20 Lite? This comparison will help you find out.

 

Huawei P Smart Z vs Huawei P30 Lite vs Honor 20 Lite

Huawei P Smart Z Huawei P30 Lite Huawei Honor 20 Lite
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 163.5 x 77.3 x 8.8 mm, 196.8 grams 152.9 x 72.7 x 7.4 mm, 159 grams 154.8 x 73.6 x 8 mm, 164 grams
DISPLAY 6.59 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 391 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD 6.15 inches, 1080 x 2312p (Full HD+), 415 ppi, IPS LCD 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 415 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 710F, octa-core 2.2 GHz Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot 4 GB RAM, 128 GB  – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot 6 GB RAM, 64 GB  – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB –  6 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE Android 9 Pie, EMUI Android 9 Pie, EMUI  Android 9 Pie, EMUI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA Dual 16 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 24 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.2
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 24 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 4000 mAh 3340 mAh, fast charging 18W 3400 mAh, fast charging 10W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Hybrid Dual SIM slot Hybrid Dual SIM slot Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

The design is undoubtedly the main focus of the Huawei P Smart Z. As said above, it is the first Huawei’s phone with a pop-up front camera, which allows the display to reach a screen-to-body ratio close to 100 percent without the need of a notch, neither a punch-hole display. A trend launched by Vivo with the NEX, and it is becoming one of the most used solutions to get rid of bezels around the display. Further, the Huawei P Smart Z comes with a very attractive Google Pixel-like back cover composed of two pieces of different colors. Huawei P30 Lite and Honor 20 Lite are still very beautiful with their waterdrop display and their stunning glass backs available in gradient hues, but Huawei P Smart Z is definitely more original and innovative.

 

Display

Even when it comes to the display, Huawei P Smart Z is my favorite one. It has a wider 6.59-inch panel which is more comfortable for multimedia and productivity, as well as high brightness, good viewing angles, and no notch. It is still a midrange-class panel, but it is definitely more interesting than Huawei P30 Lite and Honor 20 Lite. On the other hand, Huawei P30 Lite offers a smaller and more compact display (easy to use with one hand) with similar quality.

 

Specs & Software

Huawei P Smart Z is powered by the new Kirin 710F chipset, while Huawei P30 Lite and Honor 20 Lite are equipped with the Kirin 710. According to Huawei, these two processors offer the same performance but different packaging processes. So, what really makes the difference is the memory configuration. And under this point of view, Huawei P Smart Z loses the comparison. Indeed, Huawei P30 Lite and Honor 20 Lite (Chinese version only for the latter) come with up to 6 GB of RAM, while Huawei P Smart Z stops at 4 GB. In each case, you get Android Pie out of the box customized by EMUI.

 

Camera

Again, Huawei P Smart Z is the loser here. It has an average dual camera and it is far from being a true camera phone. In its most expensive variant, with its triple camera setup composed of a main 48 MP sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens and a 2 MP depth sensor, Huawei P30 Lite wins the camera comparison. But if we consider front cameras, then Honor 20 Lite is better with its astonishing 32 MP selfie snapper.

 

Battery

Alongside its innovative design, the battery is the strongest point of the Huawei P Smart Z. It wins the battery life comparison thanks to a big 4000 mAh unit, while Huawei P30 Lite and Honor 20 Lite are equipped with average 3400 and 3350 mAh batteries.

 

Price

Honor 20 Lite costs €299/$335 in the global market (4/128 GB), Huawei P Smart Z costs €280/$315 (4/64 GB) and Huawei P30 Lite starts from €290/$325 (4/128 GB). Overall, Huawei P Smart Z looks better due to its big battery, bigger display, and more innovative design. But if you want higher-end cameras, then go for the Huawei P30 Lite.

 

Huawei P Smart Z vs Huawei P30 Lite vs Honor 20 Lite: PROs and CONS

Huawei Honor 20 Lite

PROs CONS
  • Good design
  • Affordable price
  • Great cameras
  • More storage
  • Nothing particular

 

Huawei P30 Lite

PROs CONS
  • Good cameras
  • Nice design
  • Thinner and more compact
  • Faster charging technology
  • Smaller battery

 

Huawei P Smart Z

PROs CONS
  • Good hardware
  • Bigger battery
  • More innovative design
  • Bigger display
  • Average cameras

 

Android Q brings Adaptive Sleep for some Beta 3 users

Two of the features Android Pie brings are Adaptive Brightness and Adaptive Battery. Android Q brings another one called Adaptive Sleep.

Some of those who have installed Android Q Beta 3 have discovered the new feature under the settings menu. If you are running Android Q Beta 3, search for Adaptive under the settings menu. If it is available for you, it should be among the search results.

Adaptive Sleep

The description for Adaptive Sleep says “Your screen would not dim and go to sleep if the device detects your present attention.”. From the description, it appears the phone will be able to detect if you are looking at it even if you are not touching it and prevent the screen from going to sleep.

This is similar to Samsung‘s Smart Stay which launched with the Galaxy S3. The feature made use of the phone’s front-facing camera to know if the user is looking at the screen.

READ MORE: CameraX API will bring great improvements on the Android camera apps

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G streams 8K video on a 5G network (Video)

Xiaomi‘s senior VP Wang Xiang has shared a video which shows the Mi Mix 3 5G streaming a video in 8K resolution over the latest 5G network. We already know the Mi Mix 3 5G features a Snapdragon 855chipset and Snapdragon X50 5G modem. So, the focus isn’t really on the on just the phone but on the boundless possibilities which 5G brings with it. one. Xiang describes the super high speed and low latency achieved with 5G as truly changing the mobile experience.

Xiaomi had claimed in March this year that the Mi Mix 3 5G had been successfully tested using China Unicom’s 5G in Shanghai and that the phone can play 8K ultra-high definition videos online. It also says that the end-to-end 5G network solution provided by Nokia Bell is the first multi-vendor 5G live network communication base on the 3.3GHz frequency in China. The tech giant had also on different occasioned demoed video calling and smart home IoT gadget control using the Mix 3 5G over a 5G network. What is left is for Xiaomi to release the Mix 3 5G for sale even though 5G connectivity is not yet widespread. A recent survey revealed that most fans would prefer to upgrade to a 5G phone now, even before widespread connectivity is achieved. Mi Mix 3 5G

Related: Oppo Reno 5G vs Huawei Mate 20 X 5G vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 35G: Specs Comparison

As a reminder, the Mi Mix 3 5G presents with a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED with a 1080 x 2340 resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 93.4 percent screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC, coupled with Snapdragon X50 modem, Adreno 630, and 6GB RAM. It comes with a dual rear camera setup which consists of two 12-megapixel sensors with AI-based features. On the front side also, it features dual cameras – a 24-megapixel primary snapper and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The front-facing cameras are placed on a pop-up magnetic slider. Fuelling Xiaomi’s first 5G phone is a 3,800mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 4+ and 10W wireless charging. It also has a dedicated Google Assistant button. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G will be available for purchase in Europe from May with a starting price of 599 Euros.

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Meizu 16S unit found without Processor Adhesive, Company provides compensation

Meizu was recently embroiled in a controversy regarding its brand new Meizu 16S flagship. The phone was recently subjected to a teardown by XYZone, a popular Weibo user from China. After taking a look at the internals, he found out that his Meizu 16S unit didn’t have adhesive around the Snapdragon 855 processor soldered onto the board. Considering how most flagships in the market come with this adhesive for the processor, he said that this was probably a cost-saving move by the company.

Meizu 16S processor adhesive

Meizu initially denied the claim, however, when the issue snowballed, it decided to send a team of engineers down to Shenzhen to investigate XYZone’s unit. The team confirmed that his unit didn’t have the adhesive but added that it was a one-off case. After finding out that his unit had an issue, Meizu decided to compensate him with two new units of the same model.

Meizu 16s color variants

Meizu further released a new video on Weibo showing the assembly process of the Snapdragon 855 processor in the Meizu 16S. In the video (here), there is a part where we get to see the adhesive being applied around the phone’s processor. Well, it’s good to see that Meizu is taking consumer feedback seriously. The video is a pretty nice way to instill confidence among its fans in China.

It remains to be seen whether this was really a one-off incident. If not, we should see a lot more case in the coming days. Meanwhile, the same user reported that his Xiaomi Mi 9 also didn’t have this adhesive. Xiaomi is yet to comment on this matter.

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OPPO K3 specs leak, will have pop-up selfie camera and Snapdragon 710 SoC

Last year, OPPO launched the K series, a new line of mid-range smartphones. The OPPO K1 is the first of the series, and seven months later, a successor is already on the way. The full specs of the phone which will launch has the OPPO K3 have been leaked.

OPPO K1’s successor, the OPPO K3 will come with a pop-up selfie camera

The OPPO K3 will come with a slightly smaller display than its predecessor. It is a 6.3-inch screen, and like the K1, it is an AMOLED panel with a new generation in-display fingerprint scanner. It will ditch the notch and embrace a full-screen design with a pop-up selfie camera.

OPPO is replacing the Snapdragon 660 processor with the more powerful Snapdragon 710. RAM has also been increased to 6GB RAM on the base model and 8GB RAM on the high-end version. Storage on both is 128GB but there is no mention of a MicroSD card slot.

The OPPO K3 will have a 16MP rising front-facing camera, and on the back, it will have 16MP + 2MP dual camera sensors. There is a 3700mAh battery with support for VOOC 3.0 fast charging.

The OPPO K3 will have a plastic build, a USB Type-C port, and an audio jack. Its weight is stated to be 191 grams and it will measure 161.2 x 76 x 9.4 millimeters.

READ MORE: Oppo to reduce celebrity endorsements and will focus on large-scale sports events

Xiaomi announces Global Photography Contest is coming soon

Xiaomi has disclosed via a teaser that it will soon launch another round of photography challenge for Mi fans around the globe. The first official Xiaomi Photography Challenge was held in 2017 and saw more than 13,000 participants from around the world contend for the total prize of $30,000. Xiaomi again held a more elaborate photography challenge last year with budding mobile photographers using Xiaomi smartphones to snap iconic photos from around the world. The prize winners went home with a total of US$50,000, with the first prize winner pocketing $10,000 USD.Xiaomi

Although details are yet to be revealed as to when the contest would commence and other modalities, the accompanying post hints that this time around the winner gets to win the flagship Mi 9 and much more.

Xiaomi has over the past few years focused on improving the camera setup of its smartphones. If you wish, you can regard its towering ranking on DXOMark as evidence that the company’s efforts are yielding results. Apart from that, the camera samples from the different Xiaomi models cutting across mid-range to flagship models have often been spot on. Here are some of the winning entries from last years competition.

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Zenfone 6 teaser throws shade at OnePlus: has triple card slot, audio jack, and more

ASUS just released a new teaser poster for the Zenfone 6 and while it doesn’t explicitly say it, the Taiwanese phone company is throwing shades at OnePlus. The poster reveals some of the features of the phone and we are particularly blown away by one in particular.

ASUS Zenfone 6 featured

The teaser which was posted on Twitter has a caption that reads “Keep the essentials”, and it sure does keep the essentials. It also confirms the launch date which is May 16. The event will hold in Valencia and will begin at 20:00 CEST.

Moving on to the image itself, ASUS confirms the phone will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor. This is the same chipset in the Galaxy S10 series, the Mi 9, and the upcoming OnePlus 7 series. It will also power a lot more flagship phones this year.

The Zenfone 6 is keeping the essentials, so it is no surprise it has an audio jack. This is a feature missing on a lot of phones now including the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. It also has a notification LED which OnePlus removed from the OnePlus 6T and will likely not be on the OnePlus 7 too. Another feature the phone will have is a new hardware button called the Smart Key. We are in the dark regarding what this new button does but can’t wait to find out.

What seems to be the biggest feature the Zenfone 6 has is a triple card slot! Yes, the phone has a triple card slot, which isn’t actually unheard of in a phone but is practically the first flagship device to have one. The triple card slot will allow you to use 2 SIM cards and a MicroSD card slot at the same time.

This is a big deal for a flagship phone. In a world where there are phones with just a single SIM slot and no option for storage expansion (iPhones and Pixels), others that will ask you to choose between a second SIM slot or a MicroSD card slot (Galaxy S10), and some that only have dual SIM slots (Mi 9, OnePlus 7/Pro), the Zenfone 6 with its triple card slot is a ray of sunshine. OnePlus phones have never had a MicroSD, save for the OnePlus X.

READ MORE: ASUS pulls the plug on the Zenpad series as it exits the tablet market

Creative Outlier Air TWS Earbuds boasting a playtime of up to 30 hours, IPX5 water-resistance launched

Creative Outlier has launched a new Bluetooth earbud with true wireless design. The Creative Outlier Air TWS earbuds are the company’s first truly wireless headphones in the series. The launch is coming on the heels of the company being awarded the Best Bluetooth Earbuds 2018 by the Sound Guys for the Outlier ONE. The company has upped the ante with its latest release, the Creative Outlier Air.

Creative Outlier Air TWS Earbuds

The gadget represents wireless freedom and unmatchable performance. The earbuds are housed in a premium aluminium housing, the sleek charging case weighs a mere 54g (1.9 oz) making it easy to carry around. You simply pop your earbuds back into the case for storage when you are done with your listening session. When inside the case, it automatically charges back to 100%. The case is also rechargeable via a USB-C port. The charging case provides up to 2 times of recharge on both earbuds, that’s 20 hours. There is an included USB Type-C cable to a Type-A charging port.Creative Outlier Air TWS Earbuds

The earbuds which boast a playtime of up to 30 hours use a 5.6mm superior graphene driver diaphragm and Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX and AAC audio, the Outlier Air impresses with detailed and immersive audio reproduction. It is also certified IPX5 water-resistant with a comfortable fit for all-day wear perfect for work, gym sessions, or even while travelling! The earbuds also come with support for Google Assistant and Apple’s Siri.Creative Outlier Air TWS Earbuds

There is no word yet on the pricing and availability.

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Creative Outlier Air TWS Earbuds

Samsung launches 64 MP ISOCELL Bright GW1 and 48 MP GM2 image sensors for smartphones

Samsung Electronics has today launched two new 0.8-micrometer (μm) pixel image sensors — 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 and 48-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GM2.

The new ISOCELL Bright GW1 is a 64 MP sensor that offers the highest resolution so far for a smartphone camera sensor. On the other hand, the new ISOCELL Bright GM2 48 MP sensor is the successor of last year’s ISOCELL Bright GM1 48 MP sensor.

Both sensors come with the company’s proprietary ISOCELL Plus technology that reduces light leakage, as well as Tetracell technology which uses four pixels like one to allow for better photos in dark environments.

Samsung ISOCELL GW1 and GM2

The GW1 sensor comes with pixel-merging Tetracell technology and remosaic algorithm that offers 16 MP images in low-light environments where four pixels are merged to work as one to increase light sensitivity.

It also supports real-time high dynamic range (HDR) of up to 100-decibels (dB) that provides richer hues. The sensor is equipped with a Dual Conversion Gain (DCG) that converts the received light into an electric signal. This allows the sensor to optimize its full well capacity (FWC), utilizing the collected light more efficiently especially in bright environments.

The Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 and GM2 are currently sampling to OEMs and are expected to enter mass production in the second half of this year. Can we see this in Galaxy Note10? We should know in the coming months.

The GW1 also supports 480fps Full HD slow motion filming and will have High Dynamic Range. Both the sensors — GW1 and GM2 come with support for Super PD which is a high-performance phase detection auto-focus technology.

Read More: Samsung’s upcoming flagship smartphone Galaxy Note 10 might debut with faster than 25W charging

Currently, Samsung is sampling these sensors to OMEs and are expected to enter mass production in the second half of this year. We are expecting this new offering to power the upcoming Galaxy Note 10 flagship lineup.

Samsung updates Galaxy On7 Prime to Android Pie

The Galaxy On series may have been canceled by Samsung but that isn’t to say phones released under the series have been abandoned. The 2018 Galaxy On7 Prime is now receiving an update that brings Android Pie along with Samsung’s new One UI interface.

Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime

 

The update is already rolling out in India, one of the countries where the phone is sold. The update weighs in at 1GB and it brings a bunch of new features as well as May 2019’s security patch! Amazing, right?

Apart from the new UI, there are interesting other features too. Below are some of them:

  • The Samsung Keyboard app comes with new emojis, has an adaptive theme that will change its appearance based on the colors of surrounding apps, and now supports floating keyboard in all apps.
  • Samsung’s AI assistant called Bixby brings new features and improvements.
  • Call history can be sorted by incoming calls and outgoing calls. It has also been increased from 500 entries to 2000 entries.
  • The camera app brings a new feature called Scene Optimizer which automatically adjusts color settings to fit the scene.
  • There is a new storage analysis tool in the My Files app that monitors your storage usage and helps you to save space. Files can also be hidden on the My Files home screen.

READ MORE: Samsung Galaxy A10, A20, and A30 get price cuts in India

Nokia TA-1182 entry-level smartphone appears at the FCC

After certifications from the Bluetooth SIG and WiFi Alliance, the Nokia TA-1182 appeared at the FCC, suggesting imminent launch. The certification reveals already known-features of the TA-1182 –  a Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 chipset, a 4000 mAh battery and dimensions of 161.24 x 76.24 x 178.36mm. In the accessories, Nokia TA-1182 will come with HS-34 headset.

nokia fcc

It hinted at the presence of Android 9 Pie and will support Bluetooth 5.0 LE, WiFi b/g/n and GPS in connectivity. It’s likely to feature a 6-inch display as according to the certified dimensions. It could be the Nokia 3.2 coming to the US market according to the block diagram published by FCC. However, Nokia 3.2 was launched alongside Nokia 4.2 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Multiple reports about the upcoming Nokia handsets in the past uncovered various details. Both the Nokia TA-1182 and TA-1153 are the upcoming affordable devices expecting to launch soon.

nokia fcc

Nokia is considering to rapidly expand its portfolio globally with the launch of new entry-level devices. We expect some more details to unleash before the actual launch in the coming days.

In a bid to expand the availability of new devices, the company recently unveiled Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 9 Pureview in India and Taiwan respectively.

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Mother’s Day Sales Kick Off with Great Discounts, Big Coupons and More

In a bid to honor mothers who put noteworthy efforts into keeping their families in high spirits, China’s top online stores have launched amazing sales for Mother’s Day, which will be observed on May 12 this year.

Gearbest

Dubbed as ‘Mother’s Day Gifts,’ Gearbest’s recently kicked-off promo offers up to a whopping 50 percent off on a wide selection of products that usually cost a bomb. These heavily discounted items have been placed into various categories so that you can effortlessly find what you’re looking for.

The ‘Mom’s Cleaning Helpers’ section is cramped with top-end robot vacuum cleaners that would normally set you back a pretty penny, but are now available at lowered prices. For the sake of an instance, the 360 S5 Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner usually retails for $391.75, but you can buy it for just $299.99.

Aside from that, there a slew of other heavily discounted products that have been added to various sections such as Health & Beauty Care, 5 Day’s Arrival, Baby Care Helpers and more. You can click here to visit the promotion page and avail of these discounts.

 

Banggood

Banggood has launched the ‘Mother’s Day Gift List’ promo, wherein the Chinese online store known for offering the best bang for your buck is doling out up to 50 percent off on various items. In order to simplify and expedite the search process, the products have been added to specific categories.

Keeping in line with that, high-end tech items such as the Xiaomi Redmi 7, the FIMI X8 SE FPV drone, Chuwi Hi9 Plus, and the Foldable Fan Blade Angle Adjustable Light Bulb have been added to ‘Editor’s Choice’ section.

Each of the aforesaid item (except Foldable Fan Blade Angle Adjustable Light Bulb) have been assigned specific coupons that you can use to get discounts. For example, the Xiaomi Redmi 7 Global Version retails for $191.83, but you can reduce its selling price to only $126.99 simply by applying coupon code 5BGR732 at checkout.

A myriad of other well-received products can be found carrying reduced prices in the above-mentioned category. The following section called ‘Best Mother’s Day Deals’ also gives you a chance to purchase steeply priced items without breaking the bank.

You can visit the promotion page by following this link. It is worth noting that the promo will only be valid for six days.

 

GeekBuying

Looking for a perfect gift for your mom? GeekBuying’s got your back!

As part of its ‘Mother’s Day Sale,’ GeekBuying is giving its loyal users an unmissable chance to grab up to 50 percent off on items that you can give to your mother to make her feel special. These products include feature-rich vacuum cleaners that have been included in the ‘Home Essentials’ category.

Aside from that, you can check out the ‘Fashion’ section, which is brimming with an appealing collection of women clothes and accessories. More importantly, these items are up for grabs at unbeatable prices.

For example, the Xiaomi TwentySeventeen 5.5MM Ultra-thin Quartz Watch that normally carries a $79.99 price sticker is now available for just $49.99. This 38 percent discount will be valid for twenty-two days for the black, silver and gold color versions of the watch.

The rest of the equally appealing products have been placed under Tech Picks, Fitness Favorites, and RC Toys categories. You can take advantage of these discounts simply by following this link without wasting time.

 

TomTop

Much to the delight of those looking for inexpensive Mother’s Day gifts, TomTop has launched its ‘Mother’s Day Gift Shop’ promo. Aside from receiving significant discounts on popular items, you can use an extra 15 percent off coupon and save more money.

All products have been carefully placed under specific categories such as ‘Show Your Sweet Heart,’ ‘Keep in Touch With Her,’ etc. More importantly, all items included in these sections carry considerably lowered prices.

In addition to these discounts, TomTop is giving you a chance to save an extra 15 percent. In order to take advantage of this additional discount, all you need to do is to head straight to the ‘Extra 15% Off’ category and use coupon code 15OFF during the checkout process.

For instance, the T6 HD LED Portable Mini Projector would normally set you back $139.99, but you can buy it for just $113.99. Moreover, you can extend this 19 percent discount by applying coupon code 15OFF before placing your order.

You can visit this link to check out the promotion page and grab these great discounts which will be valid only for a limited period of time.

Sony Xperia 1 features rear camera with Zeiss made lenses, reveals a leak

Sony and Zeiss are good old partners who have worked together on multiple projects in the past. Despite being partners for so long, the companies hadn’t collaborated for smartphone cameras. According to a new leak, both the companies are now jointly working on improvising the camera capabilities of the Xperia 1 smartphone.

xperia 1 lens zeiss

It is quite strange that the supplier of different imaging sensors for most of the smartphones is relying on a new partner for the camera module on its smartphone. The Chinese website found the Zeiss MILVUS lenses on all the triple rear sensors of the device.

The Japanese smartphone maker is reportedly using two Zeiss lenses out of the Xperia 1’s three rear cameras. The Zeiss lenses are expected in its 12-megapixel primary lens, and another 12-megapixel 16mm ultra-wide lens with an aperture of f/1.6, whereas the remaining 12-megapixel camera will come from Samsung.

Both the Samsung and Zeiss have worked with Sony Electronics to bring the popular Alpha mirrorless series cameras in the past. Though, it is their first collaboration for smartphones.

Sony Xperia 1 was announced in February at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It offers the world’s first 4K 6.5 inch OLED display with 21:9 aspect ratio. The taller display carries a resolution of 3840 x 1644 pixels with 643-pixel density per inch. Xperia 1 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Soc coupled with 6 GB RAM and a triple camera module. An 8-megapixel sensor is present on the front side for selfies.

Sony promised to launch Xperia 1 in June with Android Q on board. It is expected to retail at a hefty price tag of 1000 EUR (~ $1119 and 7628 Yuan).

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Realme X to feature next-gen optical in-display fingerprint sensor

Realme is all set to launch its flagship device Realme X on May 15 at an event in Beijing, China. The multiple rumors regarding its features and design are hinting the presence of high-end specifications. The company itself has revealed a lot of details about the Realme X.

Now, the company has confirmed that the smartphone will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor. But, what’s more interesting is that the company will be using the next-generation optical in-display fingerprint sensior. The fingerprint recognition area has also been increased by 44 percent in this new sensor.

Realme X In-display Fingerprint Sensor

Prior to this, Realme had confirmed that the phone will come with a 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor with f/1.7 aperture. Similar to the Realme 3 Pro, the Realme X will also feature Nightscape mode for low-light imaging.

A new poster shared by the company unfolded almost every detail regarding its rear camera setup. The image is showing the smartphone’s zooming capabilities of the 48 MP sensor. Previously, the company had confirmed the presence of an AMOLED display panel and a notchless design.

A recent TENAA leak reveals that the phone flaunts a 6.5-inch AMOLED notch-less display that supports 1080 x 2340 pixels screen resolution. It is powered by 2.2 GHz octa-core processor and 4GB of RAM. It has an inbuilt storage of 64GB with microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity.

The smartphone boots Android 9 Pie OS out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 6.0 user interface. It will be powered by a 3,680Ah battery with support for VOOC 3.0 fast charging technology.

Read More: Upcoming Realme X officially confirmed to arrive with 91.2% high screen space and pop-up selfie camera

At the launch event on 15th May, along with the Realme X, the company will also be launching the Realme X Youth Edition aka Realme X Lite, which is a re-branded version of the Realme 3 Pro launched last month in India.

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Meizu 16s Phantom Blue edition to go on sale on May 13

On April 23, Meizu had launched the Snapdragon 855 powered Meizu 16s smartphone. At the launch event of the phone, the company had confirmed that it would be available in Pearl White, Carbon Black and Phantom Blue color editions. Except for the blue model, the Meizu 16s has been selling in white and black variants since launch. The Chinese firm has today confirmed through Weibo that the Phantom Blue Meizu 16s will be available for purchase from May 13.

The Meizu 16s Phantom Blue sales will begin at 10:00 AM through various retailers in China. It will be available with a starting price of 3,198 Yuan. It is said that the Phantom Blue edition of the smartphone is inspired from the Strait of Mozambique. It looks like a combination of ocean and oasis. It comes with eight layers of nano-optical coating and the gradient color reflects different shades depending on the way it is held.

Meizu 16s Specifications and Price

The Meizu 16s comes with a 6.2-inch AMOLED display. Its notch-less display featuring slim bezels around. It carries support for 1080 x 2232 pixels and 18.5:9 aspect ratio. It is equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader.

The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform of the Meizu 16s is assisted by up to 8 GB of RAM. For storage, it comes with an internal storage of up to 256 GB. There is no microSD card slot on the device.

Meizu 16s Phantom Blue

The Flyme 7.3 UI based Android 9 Pie OS comes loaded on the device. It features an OIS enabled 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor and a telephoto lens of 20-megapixel in its dual camera setup. For capturing selfies, it features a frontal shooter of 20-megapixel. The 3,600mAh battery of the phone is equipped with support for 24W mCharge fast charging. It comes with 3.5mm audio jack, stereo speakers and NFC support.

The Meizu 16s comes in three variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are respectively priced at 3,198 Yuan (~$470) , 3,498 Yuan (~$515) and 3,998 Yuan (~$588).

Xiaomi’s Zhang Guoquan shows off Mi 9 running Android Q

Recently, during the Google I/O 2019 annual developers conference, search engine giant Google announced some new features of the upcoming Android Q and also released its third beta version — Android Q Beta 3.

The company also revealed a list of around 21 partners that will be adopting this new Android Q version. Among them is Xiaomi, which has adopted this new version for the Xiaomi Mi 9 and Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G.

Xiaomi’s Director of the Smartphone Software Department, Zhang Guoquan, has shared an image which shows the Xiaomi Mi 9 flagship smartphone running the all-new Android Q operating system. It seems that the phone is running the International version of the ROM.

Xiaomi Mi 9, Mi MIX 3 5G Android Q

Along with this, the company has also shared a list of bugs that come with the Android Q system for the Xiaomi Mi 9 and Mi MIX 3 5G version. Here’s the list:

  • The alarm does not ring when the device is switched off
  • Device restarts after the user select wireless projection device in the “Wireless display”
  • “Settings” app stops running after a user deactivates shortcut to the mute device
  • “Settings” app stops running when “Gesture” is selected in “Settings”
  • “File” app stops running after a refresh
  • Users may be unable to switch screen color in “Settings”
  • Users may be unable to ‘Add a fingerprint’
  • Default print service stops after the device connect to WiFi to print photos from the gallery
  • “Settings” app crashes after “Automatic brightness” is selected

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The company also says that they could be more bugs present in the system. It has asked users for the feedback, which can be submitted by contacting Xiaomi on its Mi forum.

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Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition teaser confirms dual-frequency GPS support

Lenovo Group VP Chang Cheng had recently confirmed that the company will be holding an unveil event on May 22. Since the company has recently launched the Lenovo Z6 Pro flagship phone, it is expected to introduce some mid-range phones through the upcoming event. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has released the first teaser of the upcoming Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition (aka Lenovo Z6 Lite) that may go official through May 22 launch event.

Through the first teaser of the Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition, the company claims that it will make accurate positioning into reality. It indicates that the smartphone may carry support for dual-frequency GPS technology. The moniker of the phone suggests that it will be a mid-range phone.

Dual-frequency GPS has been available only on flagship phones like Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 9, Huawei Mate 20 and Honor V20, OPPO 10x Zoom. Lenovo’s teaser suggests that the Z6 Youth Edition could be the cheapest smartphone to carry support for L1 and L5 dual frequencies for accurately tracking location. The Chinese manufacturer has not confirmed any other information on the specs and features of the Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition.

Recently, a Lenovo phone with model number L78121 was approved by 3C certification body. The listing had confirmed that it could be arriving with support for 18W fast charging. The model numbers of the Lenovo’s Z-series of smartphones begin with “L78.” Hence, it was speculated that the L78121 could be releasing as a Z-series phone. Probably, the L78121 smartphone could be releasing as the Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition. The smartphone may soon appear on TENAA with its specs and images.

Lenovo L38111 TENAA

The Lenovo L38111 is the other phone that it speculated to go official on May 22. The smartphone has a mid-range K-series phone. Its TENAA listing has revealed that it will be arriving with a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop-type notch, an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.2 GHz and up to 6 GB of RAM. It may come with around 4,000mAh battery, a dual camera setup with 16-megapixel primary lens and a frontal shooter of 8-megapixel. The phone will be loaded with Android 9 Pie OS and it may arrive with a maximum inbuilt storage of 128 GB. Probably, this phone could release as Lenovo K6 Note (2019).

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Buy Topjoy Falcon 8-Inch Tiny Laptop for Just $559.99 from GeekBuying [Coupon]

If you are in the market for an inexpensive tiny laptop that suits your fancy, you’ve come to the right place.

As part of its latest promotion, GeekBuying is offering the ultraportable Topjoy Falcon Tiny Laptop for an unbelievably lowered price. The promotion page features a wide selection of other items that you can buy at lowered prices, under the ‘Trending Items’ category.

We’ll not only shed light on the unmissable discount GeekBuying is offering on the Topjoy Falcon 8-Inch Tiny Laptop, but also reveal how you can save more money without breaking a sweat at checkout. So without wasting more time, let’s delve straight into the details.

Unlike other traditional laptops that usually cost a bomb, the Topjoy Falcon 8-inch Tiny Laptop has gone up for pre-order bearing a lowered price of just $569.99 on GeekBuying. It is worth mentioning here that the device would normally set you back $799.99 without the aforesaid discount.

On top of that, you can extend this noteworthy discount by applying coupon code VRJYJCFP.

Topjoy Falcon 8-Inch Mini Laptop Intel® Pentium® Silver N5000 Quad-core IPS Screen 1920*1200 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Windows 10 - SilverThe coupon helps you get an extra $140 off. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the Topjoy Falcon 8-Inch Tiny Laptop further down to just $559.99 just by using the coupon before placing your order.

Despite carrying a heavily discounted price tag, the Topjoy Falcon 8-Inch Tiny Laptop boasts an impressive array of features and top-end specs including:

  • 8-inch Multi-Touch, Support Touch Screen with 1920×1200 pixels resolution
  • Intel Pentium Silver N5000, Quad Core, 1.10GHz~2.7GHz processor
  • 8GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD (expandable up to 128GB via SD card)
  • Windows 10 home OS
  • 2900mAh Non-removable Li-Po battery
  • Touch-type handwriting pen

You can grab the discount and use the coupon before it expires by clicking here.

 

Where to Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Global Version at Unbeatable Price

Staying true to its reputation for manufacturing top-end smartphones that propel straight to skyrocketing popularity among its huge fanbase, Xiaomi launched the hotly-anticipated Redmi Note 7 earlier this year. Following in the footsteps of its well-received predecessors, the Redmi Note 7 became an instant hit. On the downside, the phone failed to garner popularity among cost-conscious who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a top-end handset.

Xiaomi has teamed-up with China’s leading online stores in a bid to make the global version of the Redmi Note 7 available to those living on a tight budget. Moreover, we’ll show how you can get an extra discount at checkout.

GearVita

The global version of the Redmi Note 7 offers 4GB RAM, and 64GB ROM usually retails for $265.99, but you can now buy it at a lowered price from GearVita simply by applying coupon code GVRN764g during the checkout process.

The coupon helps you bring the retail price of the Redmi Note 7 to just $197.99. In other words, you can save $68 before placing your order. Moreover, you can choose between three eye-catching color versions including black, blue and gold.

You can visit this link in order to avail the discount. Note that the coupon is likely to expire soon.

 

Gearbest

Touted as one of China’s best electronics stores, Gearbest is offering its loyal users, an unmissable chance to get their hands on the global version of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 phablet with emptying their pockets. The 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM variant usually sells for $236.03 but is currently available for just $229.99.

This significant 3 percent drop in the device’s original selling price will be valid for both black as well as the blue color versions of the phablet. While you can visit this link to avail the discount, it is worth noting that there were only 49 pieces left for this promo, which will end in just two days.

 

Giztop

Three well-received variants including the 3GB RAM+32GB ROM, 4GB RAM+128GB ROM, and 4GB RAM+64GB ROM have gone up for sale on Giztop. These variants come in black and blue color options.

The black-tinted 3GB RAM+32GB ROM model will set you back $199. The blue and blue color versions of the slightly larger variant that ships with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage capacity is up for grabs bearing a $219 price tag. Alternatively, those willing to shell out $239 can go for the 4GB RAM, 128GB variant which comes in black as well as blue color options. You can visit the promotion page by following this link and check out more details about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Global Version before placing your order.

 

Banggood

You can buy the blue-tinted Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Global Version for $303.35 and the black color version of the phone for $283.35 on Banggood. You can use coupon code 5BGRN7 in order to bring the original asking price of the black color version to just $189.99.Redmi Note 7 India

Likewise, the blue color version’s retail price can be reduced to only $207.19 by applying the above-mentioned coupon during the checkout process. You can visit this link to use the coupon before it lapses.

 

GeekBuying

There’s a 36 percent discount available on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 smartphone that features 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of onboard storage capacity. This variant usually sells for $322.99, but thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can buy it for only $205.99 from GeekBuying.

You can visit this link to avail the discount, which will be available for the black color version of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 smartphone.

 

 

An absolute steal at this price, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 offers the following features:

  • 3 inch FHD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, Octa Core, 2.2GHz processor
  • Adreno 512 GPU
  • 0MP+5.0MP Dual AI Cameras
  • 0MP front camera
  • MIUI 10 base on Android 9 OS
  • Built-in 4000mAh Lithium battery