Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition Smartphone Goes Up for Pre-Order On Giztop

Check Out Smartphone Flash Sale on GeekBuying

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Apr 19, 2019

If you’ve been waiting with bated breath for smartphone prices to drop, now’s the time!GeekBuying has teamed-up with leading handset manufacturers to launch its ‘Smartphone Flash Sale,’ wherein you can grab up to 50 percent off on a wide range of well-received mobile phones. Moreover, select mobile phones have been assigned coupons that can be used to avail additional discounts at checkout.

For instance, the Nubia Red Magic Mars smartphone that usually retails for $625.99 can be yours for a reduced price of just $449.99 if you order it from the promotion page. Moreover, first 100 buyers can extend this 27 percent discount by using coupon code BXMTONDP and get an extra $66 off.

In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the Nubia Red Magic Mars smartphone further down to just $449.99 before placing your order. On the downside, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

The rest of the phones have been added to various other categories including Hot Deals, and Other Warehouses. You can follow this link to visit the promotion page and take advantage of the aforesaid discount before the promo comes to an end.

Among a slew of other top-branded smartphones, the global version of the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE and the Oneplus 6T smartphones are also up for grabs carrying heavily-discounted prices as part of GeekBuying’s recently kicked-off promo.

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

Launched in February this year, the Mi 9 SE continues to garner huge popularity among Xiaomi’s loyal fanbase. Taking the phone’s undying demand into consideration, the Chinese electronics company is now offering it for a lowered price of $318.99 on GeekBuying.This is a significant 38 percent drop in the phone’s original asking price of $511.99. Regrettably, the promo is slated to end soon. In order to avail the discount, all you need to do is follow this link without wasting time.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE offers the following features that make it an irresistible smartphone:

5.97-inch FHD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 712, Octa core, 2.3GHz processor
Adreno 616 GPU
48MP+8.0MP+13.0MP rear-mounted cameras
20.0MP front shooter
MIUI 10 OS
Built-in 3070mAh Lithium battery

Get 38% Off On Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Smartphone

Oneplus 6T Smartphone (8GB RAM, 128GB ROM)

OnePlus unveiled the long-awaited OnePlus 6T smartphone back in October last year. Even months after hitting the store shelves, the phone is on high demand globally. In a bid to make the coveted device available to those living on a tight budget OnePlus is now doling out a 39 percent off on Oneplus 6T smartphone.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, cost-conscious buyers can get their hands on the OnePlus 6T for a lowered price of only $506.49 on GeekBuying. it is worth mentioning here that the phone would normally set you back $823.99 on both online as well as offline stores.

With the promotion sale on the verge of wrapping up, it is imperative for you to visit this link and grab the discount. An absolute steal at this price, the OnePlus 6T offers the following features:

41-inch Optic AMOLED FHD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Octa core, 2.8GHz processor
Adreno 630 GPU
0MP+20.0MP cameras with a flashlight at the back
0MP front camera
Oxygen OS based on Android Pie
Built-in 3700mAh battery with Fast Charging (5V 4A)

Get 39% Off On Oneplus 6T Smartphone

Meizu 16s confirmed to come with 48 MP primary camera sensor, OIS, and anti-shake feature

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Jeet

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Apr 19, 2019

China-based smartphone manufacturer Meizu has confirmed that the company’s upcoming smartphone Meizu 16s will be launched in its home country on 23rd April. Ahead of the phone’s official launch, the company has already started taking reservations for the device.

Now, the company has shared a poster online which reveals that the smartphone’s camera configuration. It confirms that the Meizu 16s will come with a 48 MP Sony sensor as a primary camera and will also support OIS. Further, the company’s CEO and Chairman add that the phone will also come with an optical anti-shake feature.

The smartphone has been leaked quite a few times, revealing all the major specs and features of the smartphone. As per the leaks, the smartphone will be featuring a 6.2-inch Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2232 x 1080 pixels but it is expected to come without any kind of a notch on top of the display.

The phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor and will pack 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. We expect the phone to have other memory variants as well.

The device will come with a triple camera setup on the back panel, consisting of a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor. On the front side, the phone will be featuring a 20-megapixel snapper.

In a recent Antutu benchmarking score, the device posted a score of 37,4190, making it one of the top performing Android smartphones. Based on the scores, the phone surpassed the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the Oppo Reno 10X Zoom Edition.

The smartphone is expected to be running Android 9 Pie operating system with the company’s own Flyme OS 7.3 custom interface on top. The battery is 3540 mAh and can be topped up through the 24W fast charger included in the box.

Launching on 23rd April in China, the Meizu 16s is expected to be available in three color options — White, Black, and Gradient Blue. To know for sure what’s up the company’s sleeves, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event.

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G finally gets a Release date, claims to feature World’s Thinnest Display Chin

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 19, 2019

After a poor 2018, ZTE is looking for a comeback this year. The company showcased its 5G technology as well as its first 5G flagship, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro at MWC 2019. While the second model announced at the event, the ZTE Blade V10 went on sale a couple of weeks back, we didn’t hear much about its flagship ‘Pro’ smartphone yet. However, ZTE has confirmed today that the Axon 10 Pro 5G will be officially released in China on May 6.

The Axon 10 Pro is a good looking flagship featuring super thin bezels and a curved display. In fact, ZTE claims that the phone features the smallest chin among all flexible AMOLED displays in production. The chin is said to be just 1.8mm in thickness and complements the small waterdrop notch on top. This was made possible by using COP solution for Visionex’s 6.4-inch Full HD+ flexible AMOLED display which is 30% thinner than traditional displays.

RELATED: ZTE’s 5G smartphone manages to reach 2Gbps speeds in a test!

The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is the company’s first 5G smartphone powered by Snapdragon 855 with Snapdragon X50 modem. The phone comes with 6GB of RAM with a triple camera setup at the back featuring a 48MP primary sensor, 20MP 125° ultra-wide lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens. A 20MP front-facing camera takes care of selfies.

The phone also uses the new-age in-display fingerprint sensor instead of a traditional physical one. Finally, there’s a large 4000mAh battery ensuring that the phone lasts throughout the day, even with 5G connected.

While we already know most of the specifications of the Axon 10 Pro, the launch event should reveal essential details like its pricing and availability.

Buy Xiaomi Mijia Bicycle Pump for Just $39.99 on Giztop

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Buy Xiaomi Mijia Bicycle Pump

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Apr 19, 2019

Xiaomi has teamed-up with MIJIA to bring in yet another innovative and highly advantageous product. The Chinese electronics company announced a new MIJIA Bicycle Pump during a hush-hush launch event that took place in China recently.
This recently unveiled MIJIA Bicycle Pump draws its juices from a built-in 2000mAh lithium battery, making it an easy-to-carry device. Aside from that, it features pressure detection, pressure preset and a plethora of other useful functions.

Xiaomi MIJIA Bicycle Pump adopts high-precision technology to create its cylinders from alloy. The device uses an impressive pressure limit of 150 psi to fill up tires of bikes, bicycles and even cars. On top of that, it can easily inflate football, basketball, handball, etc.

The Xiaomi MIJIA Bicycle Pump is capable of inflating215/60 inch R17 car tires a noteworthy five times on just a single charge.

Nevertheless, it works more efficiently with 8x bicycle refills from 0 psi to 120 psi. It is also worth mentioning here that it delivers six times refilling of motorcycle tires, and seven times of a football from 0 psi to 12 psi.

If the Xiaomi MIJIA Bicycle Pump has stirred your interest, all you need to do is to follow this link and check out more details and buy it for just $39.99 on Giztop.

Huawei Mate 20 X 5G version surfaces online; details about its specs leaks

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Jeet

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Apr 19, 2019

Soon after announcing the Huawei Mate X — the brand’s first smartphone to feature a foldable display and 5G connectivity, Huawei announced yet another 5G smartphone, dubbed Huawei Mate 20 X 5G. This is the company’s first non-foldable 5G device.

Recently, China Unicom revealed an image of the smartphone which shows that the appearance of the Huawei’s Mate 20 X 5G version is not much different from the regular version. The only difference is the 5G Logo on the back panel.

While the phone’s exact launch date or pricing information is not yet known, the device’s key specifications have leaked online, which reveals that the smartphone could be quite different from the standard Mate 20 X.

According to the leaked information, the phone will have the same screen size as the Mate 20 X 4G but will come with a smaller battery of 4200 mAh capacity, despite 5G connectivity being a substantial battery drain. However, it is also expected to come with support for 40W Super Charging — a fast charging feature.

Most of the other specs are expected to be the same as the standard model, including a huge 7.2-inch display, coupled with 8 GB of RAM. It will have a triple Leica camera setup on the back and will be powered by Huawei’s flagship Kirin 980 octa-core chipset. It will be equipped with Balong 5000 5G modem, which also powers the recently announced Mate X.

Recently, the retail box of the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G also leaked online through Weibo, which also mentions the 5G connectivity support. As for the availability, we expect the smartphone to be available soon after the launch of Huawei Mate X, which will be in June this year. As for the pricing, it’ll definitely be expansive than the Mate 20 X 4G model.

(Sources – 1, 2)

Buy QCY T1 5.0 Wireless In-ear Headphones for Just $17.99 on JoyBuy

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Buy QCY T1 5.0 Wireless In-ear Headphones

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Apr 19, 2019

Looking for wireless headphones that deliver a superior music listening experience without emptying your pocket? The QCY T1 5.0 Wireless In-ear Headphones might just fill the bill.
Equipped with a stereo headset mode, the T1 Youth Version of the QCY T1 5.0 wireless in-ear headphones have gone up for sale carrying a considerably lowered price of just $17.99 on JoyBuy. This is a significant drop in the headphones’ black color version that normally sells for $23.90.

The QCY T1 is an absolute steal at this price, given that it adopts the latest Bluetooth V5.0 and advanced noise reduction technology to deliver Hi-Fi sound quality, enabling you to enjoy your favorite music in high quality. Its ergonomic design ensures comfortable wearing even for a longer duration.

It securely fits in your ears without any sort of discomfort. The lightweight QCY T1 is a great choice for those who fancy listening to their favorite music on the go. More importantly, it gives you much-needed freedom from the hassles of wire.

On top of that, the QCY T1 comes with an IPX4 rating. In other words, they can effectively withstand sweat and moisture so that you can use them while working out in the gym or in rainy weather without inflicting any damage to the earphones.

If you are interested in checking out the full specifications of the QCY T1 wireless headphones and buy them at an unbeatable price, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time. Note that the promotion is slated to end on April 23^rd.

Buy Top Variants of Lenovo S5 Pro Global Version at Lowered Prices on Giztop

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Buy Lenovo S5 Pro Global Version

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Apr 19, 2019

Lenovo unveiled the S5 Pro smartphone back in October last year. After garnering popularity among smartphone lovers for quite some time now, the S5 Pro has gone up for sale bearing a lowered price on Giztop.
The Lenovo S5 Pro Global Version ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage capacity for you to save your favorite content. The pure gold color version of the phone usually retails for $249, but you can buy it for a dropped price of just $179 on Giztop.

The black and ice blue color options would normally set you back $254, but Giztop is giving its users a chance to buy these highly appealing models for a heavily discounted price of just $184. An absolute steal at this price, the Lenovo S5 Pro Global Version boasts an array of awe-inspiring features.

The Lenovo S5 Pro Global Version sports a 6.2-inch IPS LCD capacitive touch screen with 2246×1080 pixels resolution at a pixel density of 402PPI (pixels per inch). The phone packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) Octa-Core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 processor along with a competent Adreno 509 GPU, under the hood.

On the photography front, the Lenovo S5 Pro Global Version houses a 12MP+20MP Dual AI cameras at the back. Up front, there are 20MP+8MP dual AI cameras (Sony IMX 476, f/2.2 sensor with beauty mode) for selfies and video chatting.

Moreover, the device runs ZUI 5.0 OS based on Android 8.1 Oreo OS, which brings Full U-Touch 5.0 Screen gestures. It is backed by a robust 3500mAh battery with 15W Quick Charge. In terms of added security, the Lenovo S5 Pro features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and an infrared-powered face unlock.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Lenovo S5 Pro Global Version and take advantage of the discount before the promo wraps up!

Xiaomi teases another product launching along with the Mi TV on April 23

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Apr 19, 2019

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi recently disclosed that it will be launching a new MI TV with improved features and remote control n April 23. Turns out the Mi TV model isn’t the only product Xiaomi is prepping for launch on that day.

A new poster is teasing the launch of a new Xiaomi product under the MIJIA smart home brand. The teaser poster is short on details of what the product could be but the poster was shared by the MIJIA Smart Weighing scale Weibo handle. This has left a lot of persons guessing that Xiaomi may have got a new smart weighing scale in the works.

Xiaomi presently has two weighing scales under the MIJIA brand. The MIJIA weigh scale priced at 99 yuan and 199 yuan Body Fat Scale. We don’t know the features this new product will bring but if it is a Body Fat scale, we expect to see some improvements over its predecessors.

ASUS silently launches Zenfone Live L2, brings cosmetic upgrade

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Apr 18, 2019

The Zenfone Live L1 is an entry-level phone that was released last year. ASUS has now followed it up with the Zenfone Live L2. If you already own the Zenfone Live L1, then you should definitely skip this phone as ASUS hasn’t changed anything other than given the phone a new paint job.

The Zenfone Live L2 has a 5.5-inch HD+ IPS display with an 82.3% screen-to-body ratio. The display has 400 nits of brightness and supports glove touch. There are two variants – a Snapdragon 425 version with 16GB of storage and a Snapdragon 430 version with 32GB of storage. Both versions have 2GB of RAM.

There is a 13MP f/2.0 camera with PDAF and a 5P lens on the rear of the device and a 5MP f/2.4 selfie camera with Softlight LED flash. There are a bunch of camera modes including Night HDR, portrait, panorama, and time-lapse. The PixelMaster camera also has 8 different filters. There is also Face Unlock but no fingerprint scanner.

The Zenfone Live L2 even runs Android 8.1 Oreo with ZenUI 5 just as its older sibling does. The battery capacity has remained unchanged, so you get a 3000mAh battery that charges via MicroUSB. There is 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and FM radio.

You also have a triple card tray for dual nano-SIMs and a MicroSD card (2TB max). Both SIM slots support LTE but only one SIM can be set LTE/3G, the other will be set to 2G. Supported LTE bands vary by region. The phone also has a 3.5mm audio jack.

Honor 20i vs Huawei Nova 4e vs Huawei Enjoy 9s: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 18, 2019

The Huawei midrange family is actually so big that it is almost impossible to remember all the mid-rangers released by the Chinese company in the last year, especially in the Chinese market. The nth of them is the Honor 20i, which will soon hit the global market under the Honor 20 Lite moniker. And in the actual period, there is nothing more appropriate than comparing the new handset with the other recent mid-rangers from Huawei. Among the latest ones, there is the Huawei Nova 4e, recently launched globally as the Huawei P30 Lite, and the Huawei Enjoy 9s that is a slightly better variant of the P Smart+ 2019. We are talking about very similar devices, but they come with some important differences that you will discover in this specs comparison.

Huawei Honor 20i vs Huawei Nova 4e vs Huawei Enjoy 9s

	Huawei Honor 20i	Huawei Nova 4e	Huawei Enjoy 9s
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	154.8 x 73.6 x 8 mm, 164 grams	152.9 x 72.7 x 7.4 mm, 159 grams	155.2 x 73.4 x 8 mm, 160 grams
DISPLAY	6.21 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 415 ppi, IPS LCD	6.15 inches, 1080 x 2312p (Full HD+), 415 ppi, IPS LCD	6.21 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 415 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 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 4.2, 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	Triple 24 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 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 + 16 + 2 MP 8 MP front camera
BATTERY	3400 mAh, fast charging 10W	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 gradient glass back covers of these devices are simply amazing. They are both elegant and very attractive, so they surely deserve attention when it comes to aesthetics. My favorite one is Huawei Nova 4e, but for a reason, that has nothing to do with the look. The Nova 4e, also known as the P30 Lite in the global market, is a thinner device, it is more lightweight and it is also more compact. That is why it wins the design comparison.

Display

On the paper, Huawei Enjoy 9s seems to have a slightly better display thanks to the LTPS technology improving some key parameters. But we are only talking about marginal differences, so do not focus so much on this. All of these devices come with a waterdrop display and very narrow bezels, as well as a similar size. Huawei Nova 4e has a slightly smaller display than Honor 20i and Huawei Enjoy 9s, which makes it slightly more compact.

Specs & Software

You get exactly the same chipset in each case: a midrange-class Kirin 710 that offers more or less the same performances as the Snapdragon 660. The only thing changing is the memory configuration. Huawei Enjoy 9s comes with just 4 GB of RAM, so it loses the comparison. The winner is the Honor 20i as it is equipped with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage, while the most powerful configuration of the Nova 4e is 6/128 GB. All of these phones are based on Android 9 Pie with EMUI 9 to customize it.

Camera

Overall, the best camera department belongs to the Huawei Nova 4e, at least on the paper. In each case, you get a triple camera setup with a main 24 MP sensor, an ultrawide lens, and a depth sensor, but on the Huawei Nova 4e, the stabilization seems better, even though it is not optical stabilization. But note that Honor 20i has an important advantage: it is the only that can record videos in 1080p at 60 fps. Huawei Enjoy 9s loses the comparison because of its below-average 8 MP selfie camera, while both the Honor 20i and Huawei Nova 4e come with 32 MP front cameras.

Battery

We did not establish a winner of the battery comparison because these devices feature similar battery capacities and also similar specs, so the battery life varies just slightly depending on the scenario. Huawei Nova 4e’s battery is slightly smaller, but the phone also comes with a faster charging technology thanks to a power of 18W.

Price

Despite they come with very similar specifications, these devices carry different price tags. Huawei Enjoy 9s starts from just €200/$224 and it is the most affordable one, Honor 20i has a starting price tag of €210/$235, and Huawei Nova 4e costs at least €270/$303 in its base variant. Due to its more compact body and its amazing cameras, Huawei Nova 4e is the winner of this comparison, but not for a big margin. That is why you would better go for the Honor 20i because of its way more affordable price.

Read More: Honor 20i with 32MP selfie camera, triple rear cameras and Kirin 710 launched for 1,599 Yuan (~$238)

Huawei Honor 20i vs Huawei Nova 4e vs Huawei Enjoy 9s: PROs and CONS

Huawei Honor 20i

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

Huawei Nova 4e

PROs	CONS
Good cameras Nice design Worldwide availability Faster charging technology	Smaller battery

Huawei Enjoy 9s

PROs	CONS
1080p 60 fps recording Good display Affordable price	Worse camera

Xbox One S All-Digital Edition launched for $250 but it doesn’t have an optical drive

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Apr 18, 2019

Microsoft has launched a new Xbox model dubbed Xbox One S All-Digital Edition. This new edition is a trimmed down version of the Xbox One S and it comes with a $250 price tag which is $50 less than the Xbox One S’s retail price. The model will be available for purchase on May 7 but pre-orders are already being accepted.

The gaming console may be a fine one for those who loathe the optical drive and the heartbreak that accompanies a damaged disc drive or game software-containing compact disc. That is because it doesn’t have the drive to play physical discs or Blu-ray. However, the console still features all other Xbox One accessories and digitally acquired games and apps run smoothly onboard.

Talking about digital gaming software, the console is pre-installed with three popular Microsoft-owned game titles namely; Sea of Thieves, Forza Horizon 3 and Minecraft. It also comes with a special offer on Xbox Game Pass. The Game Pass is Xbox’s monthly subscription service that comes along with access to more than 100 games. The subscription costs just $10 monthly ($120 annually) and it gives you access to more than 100 games which you can download and play for the period that there is a subscription. Obviously, the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is targeted at creating an online ecosystem, but access to the full online features will cost a little more. In that case, users will have to subscribe to Xbox Live Gold. The console comes with a 1-month membership, so you can enjoy the complete suite right out of the box. from the go.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro may get Fortnite support soon

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Apr 18, 2019

One of the features the Realme 3 Pro will have is support for Fortnite right out of the box. Its closest competitor, the Redmi Note 7 Pro doesn’t support the popular mobile game and Realme is using that as a marketing strategy. However, that may change soon.

We wouldn’t be wrong to say Xiaomi/Redmi feels threatened by the Realme 3 Pro. See the tweet below from the head of Xiaomi India, Manu Kumar Jain.

Recently a brand has started talking about Qualcomm SD 710.

Here's the thruth: it's a one year old processor! We launched a phone with SD 710 (globally) in Q2 2018.

SD 675 is the latest one: 16% faster than SD 710!! Check out Antutu scores.#WhyLaunch1YearOld? RT if you agree. pic.twitter.com/avhrMbgq4n

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) April 15, 2019

The brand he’s referring to is Realme and the Realme 3 Pro is the phone that will have the “one-year-old” Snapdragon 710 processor. To be fair, Realme started it first with the tweet below.

How about playing #Fortnite on #realme3Pro? I believe #realme3Pro will be the 1st in its segment that can directly support it. Tried to play this game on some latest "Pro" devices but none of them could manage. When it comes to speed, chipset matters.
RT to win 1 Rm3pro. pic.twitter.com/j5SKOrXA2g

— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) April 10, 2019

Anyway, Redmi Note 7 Pro users may soon be able to play Fortnite on their phones according to Mr. Jain.

The RN7 Pro doesn’t support it because the chipset powering it, the Snapdragon 675, isn’t available in the US yet. Epic Games is based in the US and since they have not been able to test and certify it, phones powered by it won’t support Fortnite.

#Fortnite on #RedmiNote7Pro

SD 675 is a new chip & isn't available in USA (Fortnite's primary market) yet. Hence, unlike some old processors, it hasn't been whitelisted.

Read more: https://t.co/rKb4luUZ1C

Do u want Fortnite? If yes, we'll work w/ @Qualcomm to get it certified.

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) April 18, 2019

Samsung officially responds to the Galaxy Fold’s display issues encountered by some reviewers

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Apr 18, 2019

The first units of the new Galaxy Fold were released by Samsung on Monday. Some of the units were handed out to a number of tech reviewers. This was received with lots of enthusiasm as reviews were already streaming out and it shows the device will soon be available to buy. Unfortunately, by Wednesday, the Galaxy Fold had a nightmarish experience in the hands of some of the reviewers. The display on some of the units got damaged and couldn’t be used anymore. Even though the number of reported cases were no more than five, the news soon spread like wildfire. The reasons are not difficult to decipher. For one, the Galaxy Fold was a first-generation technology, delivering on the foldable phone design we had so anticipated. Secondly, the device costs almost $2000! Who wants to spend that much on a device that can’t even last a week in the hands of users.

Samsung did not hesitate to respond to the issue. A statement released to The Verge by the Korean tech giant reads, “A limited number of early Galaxy Fold samples were provided to media for review. We have received a few reports regarding the main display on the samples provided. We will thoroughly inspect these units in person to determine the cause of the matter.

Separately, a few reviewers reported having removed the top layer of the display causing damage to the screen. The main display on the Galaxy Fold features a top protective layer, which is part of the display structure designed to protect the screen from unintended scratches. Removing the protective layer or adding adhesives to the main display may cause damage. We will ensure this information is clearly delivered to our customers”.

We expect some improvement to be made to the final products. BHowever, it remains unconvincing that the display can withstand the rigours of daily use. It looks just too fragile. Perhaps. in a couple of years time, the technology could see some improvements to increase the durability would be made.

Amazfit Verge now supports Amazon’s Alexa assistant

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Apr 18, 2019

The Amazfit Verge is a fitness smartwatch made by Huami, the brand behind Xiaomi‘s Mi Band series. The smartwatch which was first released last year in China is also sold in the US.

The watch has support for voice AI assistant – Xiaomi XiaoAI on the Chinese version. However, the US version has now gained support for Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant.

Owners of the Verge will be able to call up Alexa to ask it questions, get news briefings and weather updates, and set reminders just from their wrist. You can also link it with your calendar (Google, Apple. Microsoft) and ask it for your schedule. It also supports translation to several languages.

The feature was announced back in December when the phone launched in North America but has just been made available.

Huami also says the Amazfit Verge now supports calls on iOS (the US only). So if you have an iPhone and have been waiting for the feature, you should go right ahead and update the watch using the Amazfit Watch app. There is also a Find Watch feature for iOS and new watch faces.

Xiaomi crowdfunds the PMA Graphene neck smart sleep aid pillow with bone conduction

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Apr 18, 2019

Xiaomi has announced the PMA Graphene neck smart sleep aid pillow. The smart sleep aid features a classic grooved design, made of 40D memory cotton core, and a three-dimensional wrap that evenly releases neck pressure.

The pillow also features a graphene-heated area which gives a soothing effect. When the device is powered on, warm far-infrared light wave surrounds the neck, and the heat is applied slowly to relieve neck fatigue and release body pressure. There is also a built-in smart module that records the user’s sleep pattern, noting such parameters as the depth of sleep and duration, the number of breaths and the times the user changed sleeping position. At the same time, the smart alarm clock can be preset to wake you up within a specified time.

Furthermore, the sleep aid pillow uses a wireless Bluetooth connection. The Bluetooth module is integrated with the graphene film and the temperature control. This enables the device to be paired with a smartphone and as such, the temperature can be adjusted from the phone. The Bluetooth can be turned on with just a button. The Bluetooth module is integrated with the graphene film, and the temperature control and Bluetooth can be turned on with one button. The temperature can be adjusted according to individual needs.

Bone conduction allows you to hear sound through the vibration of the bones of your face (jawbones and cheekbones). This means that the sound waves are bypassing the outer and middle ear (where the eardrum is located) and directly stimulating the inner ear (hearing organ. Thus, there is no need for headphones while sleeping. The music sound level is also low, ensuring others are not disturbed.

The PMA Graphene neck smart sleep aid pillow is on crowdfunding for 299 yuan ($44) and is expected to start shipping on June 2.

New Redmi Y3 teasers confirm 4,000mAh battery and gradient design

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Apr 18, 2019

The Redmi Y series will be getting a new member on April 24 and we are looking forward to it. The Redmi India Twitter account as released two new teasers for the upcoming phone which is expected to launch as the Redmi Y3.

Y should your phone's battery last just a day? The power of 4000mAh arriving on 24-04-2019. #32MPSuperSelfie
RT if you're excited! pic.twitter.com/7WH3SZpEuP

— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) April 18, 2019

The first is a 44-second video that reveals the Redmi Y3 will come with a 4,000mAh battery that lasts more than a day. The video also hints at a gradient color design for the phone as the font for the battery capacity has a gradient color.

Prepare to get amazed. 😱#32MPSuperSelfie arriving on 24-04-2019.
RT if you are excited. pic.twitter.com/3yeWkqjiud

— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) April 17, 2019

The second teaser is an image that partially shows the device. The phone appears to be covered in glass which curves towards the frame and has a blue gradient color. This is a different color variant from the one on the Amazon India page which has a pink gradient finish. There is also a black variant as seen below.

The Redmi Y3 will have a 32MP selfie camera, a waterdrop notch, and dual rear cameras. It will also have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and be powered by a Snapdragon processor. The Amazon page also says it will be splash-proof.

Lenovo Z6 Pro’s AnTuTu score revealed by VP Chang Cheng, Scores over 400K

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 18, 2019

It has become quite common for upcoming smartphones to pop up on benchmarking apps like AnTuTu, Geekbench, and Master Lu. And sometimes, it’s the company itself that reveals these scores before its launch. This time, it was Lenovo’s VP, Chang Cheng who decided to share the AnTutu score of the Lenovo Z6 Pro via his Weibo account. As expected, the phone manages to score pretty well in the benchmarking app.

In the image shared by Chang Cheng, the Lenovo Z6 Pro scores over 400,000 on AnTuTu. Flagships with Snapdragon 855 tend to score just under 400K, so this is quite a remarkable figure. However, we have often seen that official scores come out inflated than real-life figures. And considering Lenovo’s track record, expect a score that’s slightly lower than this in real life.

We already know a few specifications of the Lenovo Z6 Pro. The phone will feature a quad-camera setup at the back with Hyper Video technology. We have covered the phone’s renders and camera layout in detail here, so check that article out for more details. As for the phone’s specs, we know that it will come with Snapdragon 855 inside with one 2.39cm macro lens and a 48MP AI camera. The quad camera setup is capable of capturing 100MP photos. Also, Lenovo has confirmed its partnership its Legion gaming brand for this phone.

The Lenovo Z6 Pro launches on April 23, so stay tuned for more details.

Meanwhile, you can check out some of our recent Lenovo Z6 Pro coverage from below.

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Lenovo Z6 Pro live image shows quad camera setup with Hyper Video feature

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Apr 18, 2019

The Lenovo Z6 Pro is one of the flagships scheduled for release this month. It is also Lenovo‘s first flagship of the year. The phone will come with quad cameras and a feature called “Hyper Video” which Lenovo says will be one of the trends of the 5G era.

Over the past week, we have seen official images that show a part of the phone but today is the first time we are seeing a live photo (and official renders) of the device.

The Lenovo Z6 Pro as seen in the photo is covered in glass that is pretty reflective. There is a streak of red that runs from the top, passes through the cameras and down to the bottom.

The cameras are stacked vertically on the left and all have red rings around them. Three of the sensors are housed together and slightly raised while the fourth is separated. There is also an LED flash flanking the sensors on the right. If you look closely, you can make out the words “Hyper Video” and “48MP AI Quad Camera”.

There are two official renders too. One of them shows the phone has a laser focus module beside the LED flash which is not visible in the live photo. There also seems to be more red streaks which we believe becomes visible depending on the angle light is reflected by the device.

The Lenovo Z6 Pro will have 5G support and be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 chipset. The front of the phone is still a mystery but there are rumors it will sport a waterdrop notch and have a screen-to-body ratio higher than 90%.