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Get Great Discounts on Various Color Versions of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Phablet on Gearbest

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Vinay Patel
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Xiaomi took the wraps off its hotly-anticipated Redmi Note 7 Pro phablet in January this year. It is the first phone from the Chinese electronics giant to house a 48MP camera.

In collaboration with Xiaomi, popular online store GeekBuying is now offering the black, blue and gold color versions of the Redmi Note 7 Pro phablet at unbeatable prices. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro 4G Phablet – Black

The black-tinted Redmi Note 7 Pro phablet ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage capacity for you to save your favorite music, videos, and other multimedia content. While you’d normally end up shelling out $355.56 on this model, Gearbest is offering it for a lowered price of only $279.99.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro 4G Phablet 6.3 inch Android 9.0 Qualcomm 675 Octa Core 2.0GHz 6GB RAM 128GB ROM 48.0MP + 5.0MP Rear Camera Fingerprint Sensor 3900mAh Built-in- Black

This is a 21 percent drop in the device’s original asking price. With only 99 pieces remaining for this promo, it is worth noting that you can avail this discount for just fourteen days. You can follow this link and grab the discount without wasting time.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro 4G Phablet – Blue

The equally eye-catching blue color version of the Redmi Note 7 Pro phablet normally retails for $356.67, but much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, it is currently up for grabs for just $279.99 on Gearbest.

On the downside, this 21 percent discount will be valid only for the remaining 95 pieces. It is also worth mentioning here that the promo will come to an end in just fourteen days so follow this link now to grab the discount.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro 4G Phablet – Gold

Alternatively, you can go for the gold color version of the Redmi Note 7 Pro phablet if you are willing to shell out just $279.99. Note that you’d end up paying a $358.89 for the model if it wasn’t for this 22 percent discount Gearbest is currently offering.

Redmi Note 7 Pro Gradient Retail Box China

It is also worth noting that there were only 98 pieces remaining for this promo, which is slated to end in fourteen days. You can follow this link to grab the discount.

Get 22% Off on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro 4G Phablet – Gold

 

As a phablet, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro offers the following features:

  • 3-inch display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution
  • Qualcomm 675 Octa Core 2.0GHz processor
  • Adreno 612 GPU
  • 0MP + 5.0MP cameras at the back
  • 0MP front shooter
  • MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie OS
  • Built-in 3900mAh battery

Buy Xiaomi Mi 9 and Mi 9 SE Smartphones at Lowered Price from GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel
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As part of its recently kicked-off Clearance Sale, GeekBuying is doling out up to a whopping 60 percent off on top-end mobile phones.

The promotion page features a wide selection of smartphones that have been split into multiple categories to simplify the search process. Each category including Flash Sale, Big Savings, EU Stock, and Accessories are cramped with items that usually cost a bomb, but are currently available for lowered prices.

We’ll take a look at top variants of the Xiaomi Mi 9 and Mi 9 SE smartphones that you can buy at unbeatable prices from GeekBuying. Moreover, we will show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out.

Xiaomi Mi 9 Global Version (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

The Mi 9 is an irresistible 4G smartphone that was launched in February this year. This global version of the Mi 9 with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage capacity would normally set you back $706.99, but you can buy it for only $469.99 from GeekBuying.

You can even extend this 34 percent discount by applying coupon code DCQKZMZG. The coupon helps you save $27 more by bringing the already lowered retail price of the Xiaomi Mi 9 smartphone further down to just $442.99.

You can follow this link to grab the discount, which is available for both the Piano Black and Ocean Blue color versions of the phone. Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Global Version (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

You can avail a 39 percent off on this Mi 9 variant that features 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage capacity. It usually retails for $687.99, but thanks to the aforesaid discount you can now buy it for just $419.99 from GeekBuying.

On top of that, you can get an extra $20 simply by applying coupon code XNNIYMPR. In other words, you can reduce the original asking price of the Mi 9 smartphone to only $399.99 by using the coupon before placing your order.

You can visit this link to take advantage of the discount, which will be valid for the Piano Black and Ocean Blue color versions of the phone. Regrettably, the promo will come to an end shortly.

Buy Xiaomi Mi 9 Smartphone, Coupon Code XNNIYMPR

 

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Global Version (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

Xiaomi made the long-awaited Mi 9 SE smartphone available to the public in February this year. The global version of the phone featuring 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage capacity normally sells for $492.99, buy GeekBuying users can get their hands on this variant for a dropped price of only $339.99.

If this 31 percent discount doesn’t impress you much, all you need to do is to apply coupon code TCLQRJVF for an additional $20 off. After applying the coupon, your grand total comes down to only $319.99.

You can visit this link to get the discount and use the coupon before it expires. It is worth mentioning here that the promo was about to wrap up at the time of writing.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Global Version (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Those who do not fancy using a phone with ample storage capacity can go for the Mi 9 SE smartphone model that comes with 6GB of RAM and offers a decent 64GB ROM. This variant carries a $461.99 price tag, but you can buy it for only $309.99 from GeekBuying.

This 33 percent discount can be extended with the help of coupon code JGIVWAVC. The coupon reduces the original selling price of the above-mentioned Mi 9 SE variant to just $297.99, by helping you save $12 more before you click the ‘Place your Order’ button.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and get the discount before the promo ends.

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Samsung develops a deepfake AI able to create a video of you from a photo

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Michele Ingelido
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Fake news is a phenomenon harder to distinguish from real news not only for the content of the articles and their viral effects on social networks but also because its easier to create realistic and attractive fake videos and photos now. Further, fake news is a very damaging practice because they influence people’s behaviors, results of elections, and scams. Imagine what would happen if artificial intelligence was able to create fake but realistic video clips of people from a single photo of them. Samsung just developed a new AI which can do this.

Inside an artificial intelligence lab located in Russia, Samsung‘s AI was able to fabricate a fake video clip of people from just a single photo or even a painting. And it even looks quite realistic. One of the video clips published shows Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa talking and moving, and the painting was the only image of the Mona Lisa used to make the video as it is the only one existing! Until now, the creation of deepfake videos needed a lot of images in order to provide a realistic result, but thanks to Samsung, just one photo is needed.

The new creation by Samsung is called “realistic neural talking heads” and the word neural is not just a stylistic choice. Neural networks are a type of machine learning that is able to mimic the human brain, and they share something in common with the new Samsung’s algorithm. In order to create the video clip, the AI watches a lot of videos to learn how human faces move, then it applies all it has learned into a single photo.

There are a lot of sectors which could benefit from such a technology, but we hope that it’s not put to bad use like creating fake viral videos.

 

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Huawei P30 Pro and Mate X removed from Android official website

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Michele Ingelido
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There is no limit to what can go wrong, especially when a ban from the U.S is involved. Following the removal of the Mate 20 Pro from the list of supported devices for the latest Android Q Beta release, an even more serious thing has just occurred. Google removed the most important Huawei’s flagship from the Android official website: Huawei P30 Pro and the first foldable and 5G phone from the company: Mate X. Until the removal from the list, the latter was present in the “Latest & Greatest” section of the website which contains the most important 5G phones, alongside the Galaxy S10 5G, the LG V50 ThinQ 5G and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G.

Huawei P30 Pro - Gizmochina
Huawei P30 Pro – Gizmochina

Before the U.S. ban and its insertion in the entity list, the Huawei P30 Pro was present in a section called “Cameras that catch the shot”, and it is all but surprising given that the P30 Pro is definitely the most innovative camera phone of the year. But now that section only contains Google Pixel 3, Motorola Moto G7 and OnePlus 6T. Last but not least, it seems that Huawei was also de-listed from the list of Featured Brands, but we are not sure whether it was prior to the ban.

 

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Now, the list only includes Samsung, LG, Motorola, Google, Nokia, and Xiaomi. A few days ago, Google revoked the Android license to Huawei, that means its devices will lose Android updates and the access to Play Store. After that, Huawei declared that it will soon release its own operating system which will support Android apps that you can find on the Play Store, but its status is actually in question. According to the CEO, the operating system will debut this fall or next year’s spring.

UP NEXT: Huawei Phones Can’t Use MicroSD Cards Anymore!

 

Huawei de-listed from SD Association: Will it stop making phones with micro SD support?

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Michele Ingelido
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After the U.S. ban, many of the most important hi-tech companies, components suppliers and chipmakers are keeping a distance from Huawei. Today, it is the turn of the SD Association: a non-profit organization that is known for being involved in the design, development, and manufacturing of products that support SD and micro SD cards. The list of members of the association contains the companies which can produce and sell products with SD cards support the SD standards and use SD and micro SD cards. Until a few weeks ago Huawei was in the list, but now it suddenly disappeared, according to a publication from SumahoInfo.

After noticing the absence of the Chinese giant in the member list, folks at Android Authority reached the SD Association for an explanation. As you could expect, the SD Association is complying with the order from the U.S. Department of Commerce that resulted in the inclusion of Huawei in the Entity List. A list in which you can find all those companies which need the authorization of the U.S. government in order to do business with other U.S. companies. Android Authority even talked to Huawei in order to have feedback about the matter.

 

Editor’s Pick: Huawei is looking to loan a HUGE amount to manage the US Ban

 

A spokesperson from the Chinese company said that micro SD cards will keep working on the actual phones, but it did not release any comment about future devices. The latest Huawei flagships are not equipped with micro SD slots, but they use a new proprietary standard: Nano-Memory, which is a SIM Card-shaped memory card. However, all Huawei’s midrange and entry-level phones still come with a micro SD slot. The decision of the SD Association comes right after ARM (the company creating chipsets design used by Huawei for its Kirin processors) suspended the business with Huawei: the situation of the company could not be worse.

However, it looks like the company is not giving up and it is working with Google and other suppliers to find a solution. Even China confirmed its support to Huawei. Only time will tell.

 

UP NEXT: Not All Abandon Huawei, A Japanese Company Comes In Support

Oppo Reno 10x zoom Pink version launching on June 18th

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Michele Ingelido
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When it was officially announced, the Oppo Reno 10x zoom debuted in just two color variants: Ocean Green and Jet Black. Definitely not the most suitable colors for women who always have fewer choices than men when it comes to hi-tech products colors. Today, an official post on Weibo confirmed that the new flagship will soon hit the shelves in a new color variant and this time it will be perfect for women as it is a Pink edition of the handset. The Pink version of the Oppo Reno 10x zoom will be officially available in China starting from June 18th.

But you do not need to wait the official launch day to see it, as the renders are already online thanks to an official post on Weibo. The whole design of the phone, except for the front panel and the front side of the shark-fin pop-up camera, is covered in pink. The price will most likely be the same as the other color variants, that is 3999 Yuan for the configuration with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage, 4499 Yuan for the 6/256 GB variant and 4799 Yuan for the most expensive 8/256 GB configuration. Oppo Reno 10x zoom is also available in Europe, but we still do not know whether the Pink version will make its debut in the Old Continent.

 

 

Among the flagship’s key features, there is a rear triple camera composed of a 48 MP main sensor with an f/1.7 aperture, a 13 MP periscope lens with 10x hybrid zoom and 5x optical zoom, and an 8 MP ultrawide sensor. The AMOLED display comes with a 6.6-inch diagonal and a Full HD+ resolution with 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the processor powering the Oppo Reno 10x zoom is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855. The shark-fin pop-up camera module houses a 16 MP selfie snapper with an f/2.0 focal aperture.

 

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Buy Top Variants of the Oppo K3 Smartphone from Giztop

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Vinay Patel
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Oppo announced its long-awaited smartphone dubbed the Oppo K3 earlier this month. Following in the footsteps of its well-received predecessors, the recently unveiled device is likely to garner huge popularity among Oppo fans.

Top two variants of the Oppo K3 have gone up for sale on Giztop. The phone comes in two appealing color versions including Farm Black and Nebula Purple. Moreover, you can choose between 6GB RAM+64GB ROM and 8GB RAM+128GB ROM variants.

Carrying a $269 price tag, the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM model is available in Nebula Purple as well as Farm Black color versions. The slightly larger variant that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage capacity will set you back $319. This model comes in Nebula Purple and Farm Black color versions.

The Oppo K3 boasts an impressive array of features and top-end specs that justify the price tags it carries. First off, it sports a mammoth 6.5-inch OLED Full HD+ display with a high screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and a pixel density of 396PPI.oppo k3

Furthermore, the K3 packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 AIE Octa-core processor along with a highly competent Adreno 616 GPU, under the hood. It features 6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB internal storage capacity options.

On the optics front, the phone houses a 16MP+2MP dual camera set up at the back. Up front, there’s a 16MP pop-up camera for selfies and video chatting. The phone runs Color OS 6.0 based on Android 9.0 Pie OS and is backed by a 3765mAh battery that supports 20W VOOC 3.0 fast charging.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Oppo K3 and place your order.

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Xiaomi Mi Bunny Reading Pen launching on Children’s Day for 199 yuan (~$28)

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi will be launching a new gadget for kids on May 27 which happens to be the international Children’s day. The product is dubbed Mi Bunny Reading Pen, designed to serve as a learning aid for children. The gadget will cost just 199 yuan (~$28) when it goes on sale at 10 AM on May 27.

The Mi Bunny Reading Pen adopts a simple, portable, yet beautiful design. The design and features are almost similar to the Machine Island AI Reading Pen that was launched in January this year. It is manufactured using materials that meet the US FDA food contact standard. The device has a built-in speaker that is loud enough. There is equally a story player and there is a button to playback the story with just a click.

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This is an optical pen and it houses 22 beautifully-readable picture books, which are specially designed for enlightenment. It comes with the content of the Mi Bunny story machine, as well as the walking story machine. The device supports the addition of up to 500+ picture books. There is also bilingual learning (English and Chinese) which makes learning in Chinese and English easy.Xiaomi Mi Bunny Pen

A team of first-line early childhood education experts who contributed to the development of the product has tailored it for Chinese children of 2 years and above. It can help in improving the core competencies of cognition, language, psychology, socialization and self-care. There are over 1200 knowledge points, 2000+ English words crammed inside the resources on the pen.

Up Next: Xiaomi Mi Bunny Story Machine Mini – Bluetooth version launched for 149 Yuan (~$22)

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Huawei is looking for $1 billion in funding after US ban

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Airyl Jaszly
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As things get more and more tense between the US and China, Huawei is seeking funding. More specifically, the company’s looking to borrow a loan of $1 billion from a small group of people in its first major funding test since the US ban. According to insiders who refused to be named, Huawei is currently aiming for maturities of five and seven years.

Now, nothing’s exactly set in stone, and things are still in the early stages of discussion. As far as we’re concerned, a lot of details could still be changed an there’s no confirmation the deal will go through. If it does, the loan’s pricing — as well as the identities of the participating banks — could provide further clues on the market’s perception of Huawei’s financial strength.

 

The company had 37 billion yuan ($5.3 billion) of unsecured bank loans as of December, of which 2.8 billion yuan were due in one year or less, according to its 2018 annual report. It had cash and cash equivalents of about 2.6 times total borrowing.

Huawei’s latest fundraising attempt comes about four months after it obtained a 14 billion yuan loan from five Chinese banks. In September, the company raised $1.5 billion offshore from a group of 10 mostly international banks.

Trump was speaking at a news conference announcing a $16 billion aid package for farmers caught up in the US-China trade war when he addressed Huawei, which brings some interesting news. The company has been placed on a list that requires US firms get the US government’s permission to do business with it. This could mean Huawei still has a chance of working with US companies, though we’re not optimistic.

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Vivo Z5x Official: Vivo’s first Punch-hole display model, Pricing starts at 1,398 yuan ($202)

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Jed John Ikoba
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Vivo has updated the Z series with the launch of the Z5x today in China. Vivo Z5x makes a detour from its predecessors in terms of the design it features. The Z5x comes with a punch-hole selfie camera design which makes it Vivo’s first phone with such design. Vivo Z5xVivo Z5x: Design

The device has a premium design but it obviously isn’t as sleek looking as the OPPO K3 which was launched yesterday. The punch-hole camera is located at the top left corner of the display. The design ensures the bezel at the top edge is very thin, just like that on the sides. However, there is a considerable bezel size at the chin.Vivo Z5x

The rear panel houses a triple camera setup. The sensors are stacked at the top left corner in vertical order with the LED flash at the bottom. The device also packs a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The phone features a metal body with well-chamfered edges. The volume button, as well as the power button, are located at the right side of the display. The left side houses the dual-SIM card slot.Vivo Z5x

Vivo Z5x Specifications

The Z5x sports a 6.53-inch Full-view LCD display with a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 710 chipset paired with 4GB/6GB and 8GB of RAM. There are 64GB/128GB storage options expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. The phone crams a mammoth 5000mAh battery under the hood and it is charged via a USB-C port. Despite the battery size, the phone is just 8.85mm thick and weighs 204.1g.

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On the camera end, the punch-hole selfie camera is a 16MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture. At the rear, the main camera is a 16MP primary sensor with f/1.78 aperture. The second sensor is an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera while the third sensor is a 2MP depth of field sensor. For software, Vivo Z5x runs Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9.0 Pie.Vivo Z5x

Vivo Z5x Pricing and Availability

As for the pricing, the Vivo Z5X 4GB+64GB variant comes with a 1,398 yuan (~$202) price tag, while the 6GB+64GB variant comes at 100 yuan higher – 1498 yuan (~$217). The 6GB+128GB variant adopts a 1698 yuan (~$246) price tag while the 8GB+128GB variant is priced at 1,998 yuan (~$289). The Z5x will be available in three color options: Extreme Night Black, Phantom Black, and Aurora. The Aurora variant has a gradient finish. The device is presently on pre-sale on Vivo’s official website and it will terminate on May 31. The mid-range model is expected to go on sale on June 1.

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OnePlus 7 Pro raked-in sales worth 1 billion yuan (∼$144 million) within 60 seconds in China

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Simranpal Singh
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After creating a sales record in India, the OnePlus 7 Pro garnered sales worth 1 billion yuan (∼$144 million) within 60 seconds in China. According to China’s biggest e-tailer – JingDong, such a record-breaking collection made it the ‘best selling product on the whole platform.’

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Some issues related to insufficient stock also erupted, but timely clarification from OnePlus CEO Pete Lau settled the matter. OnePlus will redistribute the OnePlus 7 Pro supply aimed for other regions back to the Chinese market. It is indeed a good step for the Chinese users, but what does it mean for the other regions? Are they going to suffer from long waiting period or OnePlus has another plan? Well, the company didn’t clarify anything yet, but we hope the other regions won’t get affected.

OnePlus 7 Pro is retailing in three different variants in China: 6 GB + 128 GB version is available for 3999 Yuan (~$578), 8 GB + 256 GB for 4499 yuan (~$651), and 12 GB + 256 GB for 4999 Yuan (~$723). The interested users can choose between two different colors of Nebula Blue and Mirror Grey as of now. It will be on sale again on May 28 at 10 AM (Beijing Time).

OnePlus 7 Pro features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor with Adreno 640 GPU. It comes with a 6.67-inch QHD+ fluid AMOLED curved display with a pixel density of 516 PPI. The super bright display also supports HDR10+. There’s a triple rear camera module with a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor, a 16 megapixel 117-degree ultra-wide angle lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens. There’s a 4000 mAh battery with super fast Warp Charge 30 technology.

A recent update has added features like DC dimming and various other enhancements. Its display has been rated with an A+ rating by DisplayMate.

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OnePlus 7 Pro’s excess demand force OnePlus to redistribute other regions’ supply to China

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Simranpal Singh
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After OnePlus 7 Pro went for sale in India and few other regions, today it was available in its home country. China’s major e-tailer – Jingdong termed the OnePlus 7 Pro as the ‘best selling product on the whole platform.’ It garnered huge sales within few minutes in China, but soon after, it went out of stock. As like always, the company was once again met with a low-stock problem due to insufficient production capacity.

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However, the OnePlus CEO Pete Lau came to the rescue and revealed about the efforts being made for the device’s availability in China. Pete said the company is redistributing the supply of other regions to meet the demand in China.

The OnePlus 7 Pro orders processed today are expected to ship from June 1. Whereas, the unpaid orders are still reserved for next 6 hours.  The OnePlus 7 Pro is available in three different variants  – 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. Here is the pricing detail in China:

  • 6GB RAM model – 3,999 yuan (~$581)
  • 8GB RAM model – 4,499 yuan (~$654)
  • 12GB RAM model – 4,999 yuan (~$727)

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OnePlus 7 Pro was unveiled a couple of weeks ago with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 coupled with Adreno 640 GPU. It carries a 6.67-inch QHD+ Fluid AMOLED curved display with the 90Hz refresh rate. It carries a triple camera sensor consisting of a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary camera, a 16MP ultra-wide camera, and an 8MP telephoto lens. On the front, there’s a pop-up 16 MP camera sensor for selfies and video calling.

UP NEXT: OnePlus 7 Pro rakes in sales worth 1 billion Yuan in 60 seconds!

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OPPO K3 Hands On Pictures: Stunning beauty, pop-up selfie cam and it’s not even a flagship!

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Jed John Ikoba
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OPPO yesterday unveiled the much-anticipated OPPO K3 premium smartphone. The K3 has been a regular in leaks which had shown us the renders as well as the key specs. But in real life, the design and build beat our expectations. Chinese news blog MyDrivers have published a hands-on review of the K3. We bring you the pictures, showing the K3 captured from all angles. OPPO K3

OPPO K3 could be confused for a flagship phone, considering the premium build alone. However, the Snapdragon 710 chipset that fires up the mobile phone clearly places it in the upper mid-range category. The full-screen display is notch-less due to the use of a pop-up selfie shooter. Thus, the bezels at the top and sides are almost non-existent. The bottom chin has a sizeable amount which isn’t too wide. This design gives users an expansive 91.1% screen area to play with. The device features a 6.5-inch FullHD+ OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The phone also packs an in-display fingerprint sensor.OPPO K3

At the rear, there is a dual camera setup, with each of the sensors lying in isolation instead of being housed in a single ring. The main sensor is a 16MP Sony IMX519 sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a 2MP depth sensor. The pop-up camera is a 16MP AI sensor located at centre of the top edge. The sensor will open as fast as 0.74s, which is pretty fast. The pop-up camera also has a lifecycle of over 200,000 times usage. Thus, even if it is used up to 100 times a day, it will still last up to five years before the need to replace arises. The rear panel is made of glass with a colourful 3D gradient body.

OPPO K3Editor’s Pick: Oppo Reno 5G is the first 5G smartphone to be available in Europe

To recap about the internals, the K3 features 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and comes with up to 256 GB of UFS2.1 flash storage. There is a dedicated microSD card slot on the gadget for expanding its storage but that functions also as a second SIM card slot. The K3 equally crams a 3,765mAh battery with support for 20W quick charging through OPPO’s VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge innovation.OPPO K3

On the software end, the device runs on Android 9 Pie-flavoured ColorOS 6.0. Check out more pictures of the OPPO K3 from below.

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Lenovo CEO says the company has no plan to develop its own OS and chips

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Jeet
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After Huawei got banned by the United States from doing business with the US-based company, Huawei said that the company was getting prepared for such move since last year and has enough stock to run business for coming few months.

The company also said that along with stockpiling chipsets, the company has been working on its own mobile operating system as well as an application store that can replace the Google Play Store.

The CEO of Lenovo Group said that the world’s largest PC maker is not planning to develop its own operating system (OS) and chips despite rising fears that a slew of other Chinese technology companies could find themselves facing the same fate as Huawei.

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During a media briefing, Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing said, “Lenovo does not intend to develop operating systems or chips as globalization remains an inevitable trend, therefore it is not necessary for a company to specialize in everything. We will do our own job and do it well.” He added that the company will continue to cooperate with trusted partners to provide users with the best products.

The stance of Lenovo is in stark contrast with that of Huawei. The world’s leading telecom equipment manufacturer said that it has been preparing for years to cope with the possibility of it being cut off from US tech and has been developing its own technology, including chipsets and software.

Apart from Huawei, China-based DJI, which is the leading brand in the world when it comes to Drone technology, said that it has also been developing its proprietary technology as an alternative to US tech.

The comment from Lenovo CEO comes just days after Huawei was added to the trade blacklist by the United States that prevents the company from buying US technology. There are also media reports claiming that other Chinese company could also be added to the list as the US deems them as a threat to their national security.

Read More: Lenovo’s upcoming Z6 Pro Explorer Edition confirmed to come with support for 5G connectivity

As per the report from Bloomberg, the United States is currently deliberating whether to add Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology, Zhejiang Dahua Technology, Megvii, and two other video surveillance companies to its Entity List.

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Redmi K20 Pro price leaked for 3 models; Starts at 2,599 Yuan (~$376)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro flagship phones are scheduled to get unveiled on May 28. The pre-sales of the Redmi K20 phone has already started in China. Previous reports have suggested that the Redmi K20 Pro will be a more powerful smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC and the K20 could be featuring a less powerful SoC. A freshly leaked poster on Weibo has revealed that the Redmi K20 Pro will be arriving in three variants. The pricings of the three models of the phone have also been disclosed in the new leak.

The leaked poster of Redmi K20 Pro that has appeared on the Chinese microblogging site has revealed that its base model with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage will be priced at 2,599 Yuan (~$376). The second model with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage will cost 2,799 Yuan (~$405). The highest configuration variant of the Redmi K20 Pro with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage will be arriving with 2,999 Yuan (~$434) price tag.

Redmi K20 Pro Price Leak

Previous leaks have claimed that the upcoming Redmi flagship phone will be also available in 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. However, there is variant is not mentioned in the above shown poster. The Xiaomi Mi 9 flagship phone that is powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC has a base price of 2,999 Yuan (~$434). The starting model of the Mi 9 includes 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. The Redmi K20 Pro price leak suggests that its arrival may affect the sales of the Mi 9 smartphone.

 

The above poster states that the Snapdragon 855 powered Redmi K20 Pro features a notch-less display and a pop-up selfie camera. It is equipped with 48-megapixel triple rear cameras and 4,000mAh battery. Readers should aware of the fact that the authenticity of the image could not be confirmed. Hence, it is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm on the pricing of the Redmi K20 Pro.

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OnePlus 7 Pro vs Samsung S10: Which One Has Better Screen

By
Cheky Zhu
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Generally, manufacturers are used to release a flagship smartphone at a time, or one flagship product plus one small size model smartphone to meet different demands. However, with the development of high-end smartphones, Chinese mobile phone manufacturers have launched –Pro models, which have better performance than normal flagship smartphone.

Recently, OnePlus launched their latest and strongest smartphone, called OnePlus 7 Pro, which features an AMOLED display with 90Hz Refresh Rate. How does the special screen stack up against Samsung’s flagship? Let’s check the comparative test.

oneplus 7 pro vs samsung s10

We can find that curvature of the two smartphones is different from the pricture. The Samsung S10 has greater curvature, and the transition area is seamless. The advantage is that it can effectively reduce the influence of the curved screen for the operation. OnePlus 7 Pro has small curvature which makes the transition area not good.

Magnify the OnePlus 7 Pro screen to pixel size, and you will see a typical Pentile diamond arrangement, which is no doubt that it is an AMOLED screen from Samsung. The most prominent feature of this arrangement is the exquisite text display, but it is easy to appear color edge. Fortunately, the resolution of both smartphones are up to 2K level.

oneplus 7 pro vs samsung s10

OnePlus 7 Pro has much higher saturation of red than Samsung S10, and Samsung S10 has more natural transition between blue and green.

oneplus 7 pro vs samsung s10

oneplus 7 pro vs samsung s10

oneplus 7 pro vs samsung s10

oneplus 7 pro vs samsung s10

Set the screen brightness of the two phones to the maximum, and play video with the HDR video mode. The effect is as follows.

oneplus 7 pro vs samsung s10

oneplus 7 pro vs samsung s10

oneplus 7 pro vs samsung s10

The overall brightness of Samsung is higher, which gets an edge in appearance. The overall display effect of OnePlus is a little too dark, which can’t show more details.

The disadvantage of OnePlus 6T is screen brightness, so let’s check out the comparison of the three smartphones. The average default maximum screen brightness of OnePlus 7, OnePlus 6T and Samsung S10 is 456nit, 448nit and 412nit.

oneplus 7 pro vs samsung s10

In the highlight, the average highest screen brightness of OnePlus 7and Samsung S10 is 636nit and 576nit. However, the OnePlus 6T still keeps the default maximum screen brightness (448nit) in the highlight. From the comparison, we can find that OnePlus 7 Pro has been improved in this aspect, which performs well.

oneplus 7 pro vs samsung s10

Generally, a wider gamut of colors results in a richer color display. We tested the default bright-color mode of the two smartphones through software, and the results show that the screens of both phones can exceed 100% in sRGB. Samsung S10 can reach to 97% AdobeRGB, and OnePlus 7 Pro reach to 95% AdobeRGB. Look at the color range picture below, obviously, OnePlus 7 Pro has a smaller range on the green display than the Samsung S10.

oneplus 7 pro vs samsung s10

In the tone response test, the black line should be close to the light blue line. Look at the picture below, the black line of OnePlus 7 Pro is almost fit the light blue line, which performs better than Samsung S10.

oneplus 7 pro vs samsung s10

In the gray scale test, the two phones are tested in the highest brightness, OnePlus 7 Pro generally remained at 7900-7800k, and the Samsung S10 generally remained at 7860-7800k. Therefore, Samsung S10 gets a slight edge.

oneplus 7 pro vs samsung s10

In terms of color contrast, the shorter color bar means the smaller color deviation, and the color displays accurate. In the default color vivid mode, OnePlus 7 Pro performs better in the white color, but Samsung S10 performs better in gray, black and green color. The color standard mean of OnePlus 7 Pro is 2.74, and Samsung S10 is 1.99.

oneplus 7 pro vs samsung s10

OnePlus 7 Pro has AMOLED wide color range mode, which shows more colorful than color vivid mode. And the color standard mean is 2.1.

oneplus 7 pro vs samsung s10

Battery

We used the phones to play 1080p video for an hour, browse microblog, TikTok, Arena of Alor and PUBG for half an hour respectively. OnePlus 7 Pro is fueled by 4000mAh battery, and after three hours, the OnePlus 7 Pro still has 53% battery. It’s hard that the OnePlus 7 Pro can get good battery life in the mode of 90Hz+2K.

Conclusion

From the test, we can see the progress of OnePlus screen, which has good color range and color standard. Also, OnePlus 7 Pro performs better than Samsung S10 in the test of screen brightness and tone response. Most worthy of mention is that the screen of OnePlus 7 Pro comes with 90Hz refresh rate, which Samsung doesn’t have. If you don’t mind the battery life, I think OnePlus 7 Pro is a good choice.

Redmi 7A with 5.45-inch display, SD439, 13MP camera launched in China (UPDATE: Pricing)

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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UPDATE: The pricing for the Redmi 7A has been announced on May 28.

They are as follows:

  • 2GB+16GB – 549 Yuan ($80)
  • 2GB+32GB – 599 Yuan ($86)

Goes on sale on June 6 at 10AM.

 

Last year in June, Xiaomi had launched Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A smartphones. Redmi which became an independent brand since the beginning of this year unveiled the Snapdragon 632 SoC powered Redmi 7 phone in March. The handset was introduced with a price tag of 699 Yuan. Today, Redmi silently took off covers from the Redmi 7A entry-level phone. It has arrived with a tall aspect ratio display, Snapdragon 439 and an AI powered rear camera.

Redmi 7A launchRedmi 7A Specifications and Features

The Redmi 7A comes with a polycarbonate chassis with P2i nano-coating for splash-resistance. The Chinese firm has protected the SIM card tray, microUSB port and audio jack of the phone with rubber sleeves so that water does not seep inside it easily. The handset measures 146.30 x 70.41 x 9.55mm and weighs 150 grams.

The smartphone features a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with 18:9 aspect ratio. It carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The display is bright enough for outdoor usage and there is an eye protection mode onboard for filtering the detrimental blue rays that are emitted from the screen. The display is surrounded by thick bezels and its chin carries the brand name of the company.

The 1.95GHz Snapdragon 439 octa-core processor fuels the smartphone. The Chinese firm did not revel amount of RAM and the internal storage options of the phone. The handset is equipped with a dedicated slot for microSD card.

The Android 9 Pie OS on the Redmi 7A is customized with MIUI 10 skin. It comes with simplified user interface and features like minimalist desktop, family guardian, giant font option, large volume controller and magnifying glass. The handset is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging.

For photography, the Redmi 7A features an LED enabled 13-megapixel rear camera. It is assisted by some AI features such as PDAF fast focus, AI beauty and AI background blur. It features a selfie camera of 5-megapixel. The front camera doubles up for AI face unlock feature. The connectivity features available on the Redmi 7A are dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, microUSB and 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone lacks support for fingerprint scanner.

Redmi 7A Price and Availability

Redmi has not disclosed the price tag of Redmi 7A. The company will be announcing it on May 28, the day when it unveils the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro flagship phones.

The Redmi 7 models such as 2GB RAM + 16GB storage, 3GB RAM + 32GB storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage are respectively priced at 699 Yuan (~$116), 799 Yuan (~$130) and 899 Yuan (~$144). Hence, there is a possibility that the Redmi 7A may hit the market with a price tag of 599 Yuan (~$86) like the Redmi 6A phone from last year. Probably, it may arrive with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage.

What do you think about the Redmi 7A? What will be the suitable price for the smartphone? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Redmi K20 pre-sale begins in China; Lu Weibing confirms enough stock

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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On Monday, Redmi had confirmed that it will be launching Redmi K20 flagship phone on May 28. Starting from today at 10AM (local time) in China, the Chinese firm is receiving the pre-orders of the Redmi K20 smartphone. Lu Weibing has confirmed through Weibo that the company has prepared enough stock of the Redmi K20 phone.

Weibing said that the pre-sale of the Redmi K20 has been started from today to meet the strong demand for Redmi phones. He has committed that the company has prepared enough stock of the phone. Those who pre-order the smartphone will benefit from priority delivery within 7 days.

In order to pre-order the Redmi K20, customers in China are required to book it with 100 Yuan. The remaining amount of the phone can be paid after the launch of the phone on May 28. The below shown pre-sale poster of the Redmi K20 has highlighted feature like Snapdragon 855 chipset, pop-up selfie camera, 48-megapixel ultra-clear triple rear cameras, 4,000mAh battery and 7th generation screen fingerprint unlock.

Redmi K20 pre-sale

Redmi K20 Specifications

Recent reports have revealed that the Redmi K20 will be arriving with a notch-less display that will offer full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It is expected to arrive with an elevating camera of 20-megapixel. The company has already confirmed that the triple camera setup of the phone will include 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor. It is rumored to be coupled with a 13-megapixel superwide lens and a telephoto sensor of 8-megapixel. The handset will carry support for 960fps slow-motion video shooting.

Apart from offering longer battery life, the Redmi K20 is speculated to carry support for 18W fast charging. It will be equipped with Game Turbo 2.0 for smoother gaming experience. The handset may come with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. The Android 9 Pie OS with MIUI 10 skin will come preloaded on the device.

Besides Flame Red, the Redmi K20 is expected to release in Carbon Fiber and Blue color options in China. The Chinese firm may release the more advanced Redmi K20 Pro flagship phone alongside the Redmi K20. The Redmi K20 series could be priced between 2,000 Yuan (~$290) to 4,000 Yuan (~$580) in the home market.

Xiaomi is expected to release the Redmi K20 series in multiple markets. The Chinese firm has recently confirmed that the flagship killer smartphone will be also heading to India.

Redmi K20 confirmed to retain the 3.5mm headphone jack

By
Jeet
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Xiaomi-backed Redmi is all set to launch its flagship smartphone Redmi K20 in China on 28th May. Ahead of the launch, the company has started teasing various features of this upcoming smartphone.

Lu Weibing, Vice President of the Xiaomi Group and General Manager of Redmi brand has now announced through a post on Weibo that the Redmi K20 smartphone will retain the 3.5mm headphone jack.

He says that the company decided to retain the 3.5mm audio jack as enthusiasts like it. With the company’s self-developed Mi Sound amp sound effects, it ensures high-quality sound output and has also passed the Hi-Res certification process.

Recently, the upcoming flagship smartphone’s render was shared by the company confirmed that it will have three rear cameras arranged vertically in the middle of the phone. The first camera sits separately from the other two and has a gold ring around it. The other two cameras are together in a black housing.

Redmi shared a picture of an official case last week, which had confirmed that the phone will come with a 48 MP Sony IMX586 camera sensor which will also have support for 960fps super-slow-motion video recording.

As per the reports, the Redmi K20 will have an AMOLED display, a pop-up selfie camera, a 7th gen in-display fingerprint scanner, and a 4000mAh battery. It will support 18W fast charging and has been reported to have a Snapdragon 730 chipset under the hood.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S smartphone to be available for purchase via offline stores starting 24th May

Along with the Redmi K20, the Chinese smartphone brand is also expected to launch the Redmi K20 Pro smartphone in China, which will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 octa-core flagship chipset. Both the phone will run Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10 custom user interface on top of it.

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