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Huawei reports 39% YoY revenue growth in Q1 2019; ships 59 million smartphones

Huawei, which is currently dominating the Chinese smartphone market, had registered a monstrous growth in its consumer electronics business last year. Now, it seems that the current year is also going pretty good for the company.

The Chinese giant has revealed the financials of the first quarter of this year, i.e. Q1 2019 in which the company claims to have generated revenue of 179.7 billion yuan, which represents a 39 percent year-on-year growth.

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Further, the company has revealed that it managed to ship 59 million units of its smartphones in the first quarter that ended in March 2019. This is a significant development given that Huawei has set the target of shipping over 250 million smartphones this year.

The way the company is growing and what the management has planned, Huawei executive recently said that Huawei and Honor — combined — could be the leading smartphone company globally in the coming year or two. Currently, South Korea-based Samsung is dominating the smartphone industry worldwide, followed by US-based Apple.

The company says that going forward, it plans to make aggressively priced Honor smartphones, and further improve its production line, supply chain, and retail operations. It will also continue investing in innovative technologies.

Apart from the smartphone or consumer electronics business, the company could also expect a significant boost in its telecom business as well, thanks to the commercialization of the 5G technology.

Read More: Huawei P30 Pro has a solid build quality, survives through a series of physical tests by JerryRigsEverything

Huawei says that in the year 2019 when the 5G communication technology is going commercial, this represents a historic development opportunity. At the end of March this year, the company says it has already signed 40 5G commercial contracts with the world’s leading telecom operations and more than 70,000 5G base stations have been setup across the world.

Redmi SD855 phone will support NFC, confirms Lu Weibing

Redmi’s new mysterious phone is coming soon with Snapdragon 855 chipset. Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing revealed in a new Weibo post some additional features of the device. The upcoming flagship, which also could be the cheapest Snapdragon 855 device around, will support NFC and wireless charging. It is worth mentioning that Lu even confirmed very thin bezels on the new smartphone.

CEO Lei Jun allegedly playing with the Redmi SD855 flagship

Last month, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun was seen with the alleged Redmi SD855 smartphone. However, at that time the design was not very clear, but thanks to confirmations later which verified the device’s existence. Lu Weibing has already confirmed few features of the device like the existence of 3.5 mm audio jack, triple camera module among others.

A recently leaked video revealed its triple sensor camera setup with a fingerprint scanner on the rear side. Whereas, the front side is expected to carry a full view display featuring slim bezels, impressive screen-to-body ratio, and a punch hole camera. Unlike the Galaxy S10 series, the punch hole camera appeared on the top-center position.

The Chinese firm is frequently teasing the Redmi SD855, but the identity and main specifications of the device are still under wraps. Some rumours claim the new phone may go official by the end of this month.

We expect some more details to surface from Xiaomi side before actual launch happens later.

Additionally, Redmi will unveil Redmi Y3 on April 24th featuring a 21 MP selfie camera, waterdrop notch and a bigger battery.

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Xiaomi’s upcoming Mi TV teased to feature a camera sensor; launching tomorrow

Xiaomi, which is one of the most popular smartphone manufacturers, has also established its presence in the lifestyle products category. The company is growing rapidly when it comes to smart TVs with its Mi TV lineup.

It is all set to refresh its Mi TV lineup with new products for the Spring season, which will be unveiled on 23rd April, i.e. tomorrow. While not much is known about the upcoming Mi TV units, the company has shared a poster online that showcases a camera sensor.

Xiaomi Mi TV Camera

The teaser poster of the upcoming Mi TV shows that the device will come with a camera sensor on the top-right corner. If this turns out to be true, then this could be the Chinese company’s first TV to support camera sensor.

There are two possibilities with the addition of a camera sensor. Either the company plans to offer video calling support or it could introduce gesture-based operations for the television, a step forward compared to the voice-based inputs currently supported.

It has already been confirmed that the new Mi TV will come with improved rear design and better remote control. Xiaomi is focusing on bringing a full design overhaul, and will equally focus on the front and back of the TV. New design aesthetics will also improve the overall quality of Xiaomi Mi TV.

The highlight of Xiaomi’s TV is the operating system, which is a custom version build on top of Android. It features PatchWall user interface which comes with an improved content recommendation based on the user’s interaction. Users can quickly get access to movies, series, and music while using the PatchWall.

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

The new Xiaomi TV models are launching in China on 23rd April. While the global availability remains unknown, the product could be rushed in the Indian market, where the company is getting success with its TV models as well.

Realme 3 Pro with 6.3-inch display, SD 710 and 20W VOOC flash charging announced in India for Rs. 13,999 (~$200)

During the Realme 3 launch event in the previous month, Realme had confirmed that it would be launching the advanced Realme 3 Pro smartphone in April in India. Today, the Realme 3 Pro was made official through an unveil event in New Delhi, India. The Realme 3 Pro comes with a powerful Snapdragon 710 chipset and it offers a high screen-to-body ratio. Also, the dual rear cameras of the Realme 3 Pro are equipped with impressive photography features.

Realme 3 Pro

Realme 3 Pro Specifications

The glass and metal combination chassis of the Realme 3 Pro houses a 6.3-inch IPS LCD panel that offers full HD+ resolution. The Dewdrop notched display offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The smartphone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 90.8 percent. The display is shielded by Gorilla Glass 5.

The Snapdragon 710 AIE mobile platform that powers the Realme 3 Pro is coupled with up to 6 GB of RAM. The SoC includes 2.2 GHz octa-core processor and Adreno 616 graphics. The highest configuration variant of the phone features an internal storage of 128 GB. There is a dedicated microSD card slot onboard for additional storage.

The ColorOS 6.0 based Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the Realme 3 Pro. The device comes with HyperBoost 2.0 system that includes System Boost for enhanced system performance, GameBoost 2.0 for optimized gaming experience and App Boost for improving apps’ performance. The smartphone is packed with a 4,045mAh battery that can be charged through microUSB 2.0. The retail box of the phone features a 20W VOOC Flash Charger 3.0. By charging it only for 10 minutes, the Realme 3 Pro will be able to deliver a talk time of 5 hours and 2.7 days of standby time. The Realme 3 Pro promises longer battery performance since it comes

The dual camera setup of the Realme 3 Pro smartphone includes Sony IMX519 as the primary sensor. It is the very same camera sensor found on OnePlus 6T and OnePlus 6 flagship phones from 2018. The 16-megapixel main sensor with an f/1.7 aperture is assisted by a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The Realme 3 Pro is equipped with plenty of exciting photography features such as 64-megapixel Ultra HD mode, night scene mode, slow-motion video shooting at 480 fps, burst mode and Chroma Boost for better color reproduction. The frontside of the phone features an AI driven 25-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.

The rear side of the Realme 3 Pro is fitted with a fingerprint sensor. Lastly, the smartphone features a splash and dust proof chassis. The other features of the phone include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB 2.0, and 3.5mm audio jack.

Read More: Realme C2 unveiled with Rs. 5,999 (~$86) price: Specifications and features

Realme 3 Pro Price and Release Date

Here are the price tags of the two variants of the Realme 3 Pro:

  • 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 13,999 (~$200)
  • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 16,999 (~$244)

Apart from Carbon Grey, the Realme 3 Pro comes in two gradient color options such as Nitro Blue and Lightning Purple. The smartphone will be available for purchase Realme.com and Flipkart in India starting from April 29 at 12 PM. The handset can be purchased through no cost EMI for up to 6 months. HDFC bank card users will be able to take advantage of Rs. 1,000 flat discount. Moreover, customers of the Realme 3 Pro will also receive Rs. 5,300 benefits from Reliance Jio.

Gizmochina is running a giveaway, which gives our readers a chance to win a Realme 3 Pro smartphone. Please check out the giveaway!

Giveaway – Win a Realme 3 Pro Smartphone

Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Mi 9 Smartphones at Lowered Prices on GeekBuying [Coupons]

Staying true to its reputation for making top-end smartphones, Xiaomi released the Redmi Note 7 and the Mi 9 in February this year.

Much to the delight of its huge fanbase, the Chinese electronics giant is now offering global versions of these recently launched phones at lowered prices on GeekBuying.

We’ll shed more light on the aforesaid discounts and show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (4GB RAM, 64GB ROM)

The Redmi Note 7 would normally set you back $322.99, but you can now buy it for just $209.99 on GeekBuying. You can extend this 35 percent discount by applying coupon code KXWLZHZV during the checkout process.The aforesaid coupon helps you save $10 more during the checkout process. In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the Redmi Note 7 further down to just $199.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

You can click here to avail the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 smartphone. Note that the promo is slated to end in just five days.

 

Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB RAM, 128GB ROM)

The global version of the Mi 9 usually carries a steep $706.99 price tag, but GeekBuying users can get their hands on it for a heavily discounted price of just $589.99. If this 17 percent discount doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code TLNMJOWV and get an extra $86 off.XIaomi Mi 9 In other words, you can reduce the original asking price of the Xiaomi Mi 9 smartphone to just $579.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon before placing your order. You can click here to grab the discount before the promotion ends in five days.

Qualcomm and Apple said to be working to bring in-screen fingerprint for iPhone

Majority of Android-based smartphone manufacturers have already implemented the new in-screen fingerprint scanners. Samsung introduced the world’s first device featuring ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner with improved accuracy. Whereas Apple’s iPhone is still waiting to abode the new generation of fingerprint sensors within the display.

The waiting period is over, as Apple and Qualcomm joined hands to introduce in-screen fingerprint sensor on the new iPhone, reports industry chain. Technology similar to Galaxy S10’s ultrasonic sensor is being under works for iPhone. As like always, Apple is working tirelessly with Qualcomm to bring the best quality fingerprint reader for the upcoming iPhone.

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Ultrasonic in-screen sensors are considered to be faster, safer and work accurately even in wet conditions. As compared to optical sensors, it can unlock the device in 250 ms and carries a 1% maximum rejection rate. Unlike the 300 microns sensing in traditional sensors, Qualcomm’s second generation sensors can efficiently work with up to 800 microns.

Despite these advancements, we have seen cases where users have managed to unlock the device using a printed 3D fingerprint models. It is vulnerable to unauthenticated unlocking methods as of now. Apple will have to overcome these flaws in Qualcomm’s second generation fingerprint sensor before implementing it on the new iPhone.

The increased demand for better viewing experience is leading to thinner bezels and in-screen fingerprint sensors. According to IHS Markit research report, the in-display fingerprint smartphone market will hit 100 million within this year.

 

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Realme C2 unveiled with Rs. 5,999 (~$86) price: Specifications and features

The entry-level Realme C2 smartphone was also announced today alongside the Realme 3 Pro smartphone in India today. It has arrived as the successor for the Realme C1 from last year and Realme C1 (2019) that was unveiled at the beginning of this year. The smartphone sports an impressive smudge-free diamond-cut design and some interesting specs.

Realme C2

Realme C2 Specifications

The Realme C2 comes with a 6.1-inch Dewdrop notch enabled IPS LCD pane. It supports HD+ resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ration and it offers a screen-to-body ratio of nearly 90 percent. The 12nm MediaTek Helio P22 chipset that includes an octa-core processor that works at 2.0 GHz. Its packed with a 4,000mAh battery. The ColorOS 6.0 skinned Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the smartphone. The phone comes with up to 3 GB of RAM and up to 32 GB of native storage.

Realme C2 Display

When it comes to photography, the Realme C2 features a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual rear cameras and AI enabled front-facing camera of 5-megapixel. The smartphone lacks a fingerprint scanner, but it comes equipped with AI facial unlock feature.

Realme C2 Rear

Realme C2 Price and Release Date

The Realme C2 comes in Diamond Blue and Diamond Black color variants. The two variants of the phone are 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage. These models are respectively priced at Rs. 5,999 (~$86) and Rs. 7,999 (~$115).

The first sale of the phone will be carried out through Realme.com and Flipkart from 12 PM on May 15. The smartphone will be also available offline. The Realme C2 buyers will be provided with benefits of Rs. 5,300 (~$76) from Jio.

Buy JIMMY JV83 Wireless Vacuum Cleaner for Just $269.99 on Gearbest

Part of Xiaomi’s ecological chain, JIMMY has come up with a highly efficient vacuum cleaner dubbed the JIMMY JV83. Designed to give you freedom from hassles of wire, the JIMMY JV83 ensures every corner of your room is clean and tidy without emptying your pocket.

There are several other similar vacuum cleaners available in the market today; however, they usually carry steep price tags or fail to meet your expectations in terms of performance. JIMMY has now teamed-up with Gearbest to make its top-end wireless vacuum cleaner available to cost-conscious buyers.

While the ocean blue color version of the JIMMY JV83 Wireless Vacuum Cleaner would normally set you back a pretty penny, Gearbest users can now get their hands on it for a reduced price of just $269.99. This is a 27 percent drop in the device’s original asking price.

An absolute steal at this price, the JIMMY JV83 Wireless Vacuum Cleaner offers the following features:

  • 450W Rating Power
  • 400W digital brushless motor
  • Backed by a 7pcs lithium battery
  • 2 voltage
  • Runs about 9/20/40Min with power head under normal/strong/suction mode
  • Runs about 11/30/60Min without power head under normal/strong/suction mode
  • Fully charged in 4-5 hours

You can head straight to this link to check out the full specifications and grab the discount. Regrettably, there were only 100 pieces remaining for this promo at the time of writing. Note that the promo is slated to end in just eleven days.

Buy Top-End USB Chargers at Lowered Prices from Leading Online Stores

If the battery of your smart device is on the verge of dying, the first thing you look for is a battery charger. While there are all sorts of USB chargers available in the market today, they don’t come cheap.

Here are the top four cost-effective chargers that you can buy from China’s leading online stores.

FLOVEME Smart Digital Display 3 USB Charger from Gearbest

Equipped with a digital display that enables you to keep a track of current-voltage every now and then, the FLOVEME Smart Digital Display charger usually sells for $9.03, but Gearbest users can buy it for a lowered price of only $7.99.Regrettably, there were only 52 pieces left. it is also worth mentioning here that the promo was at the point of wrapping up at the time of writing. You can visit this link and grab the discount, which will be available for the white color version of the USB charger.

BlitzWolf BW-PL5 30W QC3.0 Fast Charging 2.4A 4-Ports USB Charger from Banggood

Sporting a unique design, the BlitzWolf BW-PL5 offers multi-layer protection. Moreover, it supports QC3.0, Huawei FCP, and Power 3S for smart, speedy and safe charging.

While you’d normally end up spending a fortune on a USB charger that offers comparable features, Banggood is now offering the BlitzWolf BW-PL5 for an unbeatable price of just $22.32. If your order exceeds $39.99, you can get free shipping as well.

You can visit this link to check out more details about BlitzWolf BW-PL5 USB Charger and stand a chance to winning a free order before the promo ends.

Patch Panda 2U USB Wall Adapter for Mobile Phone from GearVita

The Patch Panda 2U USB wall adapter is available in black as well as white color versions. It features two USB ports and has AC100V-240V  50/60Hz 0.3A Max input and an output of 5V-2.4A 12W.
The Patch Panda 2U has dimensions of 48×28.5x36mm and it weighs in at just 41g. The two appealing color versions of this USB wall adapter are available for an unbeatable price of just $3.60 on GearVita. You can visit this link to place your order.

 

Vinsic Dual USB Wall Charger from GeekBuying

The VINSIC Dual wall Charger delivers an impressive charging power of 2.4 amps. Featuring a versatile, the device is compatible with a wide range of tablet and mobile phone devices including Samsung smartphones, iPad, iPhone, iPod, MP3/MP4 players, game devices, and GPS devices just to name a few.The Vinsic Dual USB Wall Charger usually sells for $9.99, but it is currently available for a lowered price of just $6.99 on GeekBuying. This 30 percent discount is available for the device’s black color version. You can click here to avail the discount.

Huawei P30 Pro has a solid build quality, survives a series of physical tests

Huawei P30 Pro, the China-based company’s latest flagship smartphone, has already been launched in several regions. The phone, which is now available for purchase, has passed through all of the physical tests for examining the phone’s build quality.

YouTuber JerryRigEverything made the P30 Pro go through a series of tests and the phone seems to have emerged as a winner. The phone is made of tempered glass and scratches on level 6 and level 7 of the Moh scale in the video.

When put through the scratch test, the phone’s tempered glass is getting scratches at Moh level 6 or 7, which is the norm in flagship grade phones. The phone is made of tempered glass and performed impressively in the bend test as well as it passes through without any cracks on the screen.

The back of the phone seems heavily resistant to scratches, and even the protection over the camera lenses at the back is unaffected to scratches. Then, the phone’s display is also put to fire with a lighter, and the pixels start to turn white and never recover only after 22 seconds of continuous flame.

While the P30 Pro’s display briefly stops working, but it starts working properly again after just one reboot. The display over the in-display fingerprint scanner is also heavily scratched and is working well even after the scratches.

Huawei P30 Pro features a 6.47-inch Full HD+ curved OLED display. The phone doesn’t have an earpiece, instead, it uses Acoustic Display Technology which emits sounds through the display using magnetic levitation.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the company’s own HiSilicon Kirin 980 octa-core processor along with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. There is support for storage expansion using Huawei’s NM Card.

In terms of the camera configuration, the P30 Pro has four camera sensors on the back panel – a 20MP f/2.2 ultra wide angle lens, a 40MP f/1.6 wide-angle lens, an 8MP f/3.4 5X telephoto, and a ToF depth-sensing camera. For taking selfies, the phone comes with a 32MP sensor with AI HDR+.

Read More: Huawei Mate 20 X 5G version surfaces online; details about the phone’s specifications leaks

The IP68 rated smartphone also comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner which is claimed by the company to be 30% faster than that of the previous generation. The P30 Pro runs Android 9 Pie-based EMUI 9.1 custom interface and is powered by a 4,200mAh battery with support for 40W fast-charging and support for 15W wireless fast charging.

Check out our review of the Honor P30 Pro here.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold launch event in China reportedly postponed after display issues

Samsung had sent out early review units of its first flagship smartphone — Samsung Galaxy Fold. However, many reviewers started complaining about the phone’s display breaking in just a couple of days of usage.

In a statement, the company said that it will thoroughly check the affected devices. The company even had plans to continue will the launch plan of the smartphone, making it available for purchase from 26th April.

Samsung Galaxy Fold Display Issue

However, the latest report now claims that the South Korean giant has postponed the Samsung Galaxy Fold launch event in Hong Kong and China that were scheduled to take place on 23rd and 24th April respectively.

While a report from SamMobile claims that the Samsung is the delay is due to a last-minute issue with the venue, but Ice Universe says on Twitter that multiple other activities have also been canceled relating to the Galaxy Fold launch. That combined with last week’s display issues hints that Samsung is delaying the phone in general.

The Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone presents a 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display with a 1536 x 2152 resolution. In this mode, you can use three apps at the same time which Samsung calls Three-app Multitasking.

Samsung Galaxy Fold

When folded into phone mode, it offers a 4.6-inch 840 x 1960 display. It comes with a feature called App Continuity which automatically adjust an app when you switch screens. It is powered by a 7nm processor paired with 12GB of RAM.

For the first time in a smartphone, it comes with UFS 3.0 storage with a 512GB capacity. Samsung says there are six cameras – three on the back (when folded in phone mode), one in front (also in phone mode), and two inside (in tablet mode).

Read More: Samsung allegedly behind the theft of ASML’s electronic chips production software, not China

The camera module is made up of a 16MP ultra-wide camera, a 12MP telephoto camera, and another 12MP wide-angle camera. The selfie camera is a 10MP sensor. It runs the latest Samsung One UI with Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. The phone packs a 4,380mAh battery which is split into two units.

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Pre-Order Xiaomi Mijia MJJGTYDS01FM TV 4k Laser Projector for Just $2,049.99 on Banggood

Do you fancy watching your favorite movies, TV series without leaving the comfort of your home? Xiaomi’s got your back!

The Chinese electronics giant unveiled a new projector dubbed Mijia MJJGTYDS01FM TV 4k Laser Projector earlier this year. This Xiaomi-branded projector boasts an impressive array of features that will radically enhance your overall viewing experience.

While there’s no dearth of feature-rich laser projectors in the market today, these devices aren’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook. The Mijia MJJGTYDS01FM, on the other hand, has gone up for pre-order bearing a lowered price tag on Banggood.

The 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM variant of the Xiaomi Mijia MJJGTYDS01FM would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online as well as offline stores, but you can pre-order it for just $2,049.99 on Banggood. This significant 32 percent discount will be valid for the first ten pieces only.

The next 100 pieces will retail for $2,049.99, while the remaining 200 pieces will be carrying a slightly steeper 2,199.99 price tag. It is worth mentioning here that 18 pre-orders were already placed at the time of writing.

An absolute steal at this price, the Xiaomi Mijia 150 inch TV 4k Laser Projector offers the following features:

  • Delivers superior visual experience with 4K picture
  • Can be placed directly in the TV cabinet to deliver a large screen of 80 – 150 inches
  • With ultra short-focus, it needs only 24cm from the wall to cast 100-inch large screen
  • It adopts ALPD 3.0, cinema-grade laser source technology
  • Contrast ratio of 3000:1
  • Dual full-range, dual-frequency, high-fidelity audio, inverted tube speaker
  • Real-time temperature control fan, intelligent cooling

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Mijia MJJGTYDS01FM laser projector and grab the discount before the promo comes to an end. This discount is valid for the black-tinted, Chinese version of the projector.

Get Up To a Whopping 50% Off on Office Supplies and Products

Gearbest has launched the ‘Computer & Office Sale,’ doling out up to 50 percent off on a wide selection of office products that can give your boring office a much-needed makeover without emptying your pockets.

The promotion page is cramped with all sorts of miscellaneous items that you need to create a productive office space. In a bid to simplify and expedite the search process, these items have been split into several categories.

The ‘50% Off Warehouse Clearance’ section, for instance, features various projectors that usually carry steep price tags, but are currently available at lowered prices. Moreover, select items have been assigned coupons that you can use to save more money at check out.

The Excelvan Q6 Upgraded 1800 Lumens Projector usually retails for $72.97, but you can now buy it for just $66.99 on the promotion page. You can extend this 8 percent discount by applying coupon code GBPROJA1 during the checkout process.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save $8 more by reducing the original asking price of the Excelvan Q6 Upgraded 1800 Lumens Projector to just $69.62 before you click on the ‘Place your Order’ button. With 55 pieces left, this promo will end in seven days.

The next section dubbed, ‘50% off Clearance’ also features well-received projectors from leading manufacturers such as Alfawise, Excelvan, Exquizon, and Gocomma. More importantly, you can avail noteworthy discounts on all items included in the above-mentioned category.

The ‘Best Sellers’ section, on the other hand, features various other items like the Alfawise A8 TV box, Martrea Acute Angel AA – B4 Intel Apollo N3450 Mini PC, Alfawise WM02 Vertical Wireless 2.4GHz Mouse, etc. These items are available at heavily discounted prices. Likewise, all products included in the New Arrival, TV BOX & mini PC, Projector, and Computer Peripherals have also gone up for sale carrying considerably reduced prices. For a few products, the discounts will be valid for a limited number of pieces before the promotion comes to an end.

You can visit the promotion page in order to take full advantage of the discounts without wasting time by following this link.

Meizu 16s retail box, key specifications, and pricing leaked ahead of launch tomorrow

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.

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Now, the upcoming smartphone’s retail box has been leaked online, revealing the phone’s key specifications. It confirms that the smartphone, which carries model number M971Q, will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor.

Meizu 16s Retail Box Leak

As for the memory configuration, the Meizu 16s will come packed with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. We expect the smartphone to have a few other variants as well. In the camera department, the phone will be featuring a 48 MP dual AI rear camera.

The rear camera sensors are aligned vertically in the top-left corner. The company’s CEO and Chairman recently confirmed that the phone will also come with OIS and optical anti-shake feature. On the front side, the phone will be featuring a 20-megapixel snapper.

The smartphone will also come with an in-display fingerprint sensor and support for NFC. 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.

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.

Meizu 16s 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.

Read More: Meizu applies for a pop-up camera smartphone design patent in China

Another leak shows that the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model will be priced at 3,598 Yuan, which roughly converts to $536. The smartphone is expected to be available in three color options — White, Black, and Gradient Blue.

Elephone showcases unreleased smartphones at Global Sources exhibition in HongKong

Elephone participated in the ongoing Global Sources Exhibition in Hong Kong. The company showcased its entire portfolio of smartphones, including unreleased devices. The Global Sources Exhibition has just started and will continue till April 21st.

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Elephone offers different smartphones ranging from budget to the high-end segment. They always keep updating the whole lineup to satisfy the customer’s aspirations. Elephone is soon launching new devices with improved features and specifications. Before the official launch, they are showcasing Elephone U2, Elephone A6 Max and Elephone A7H at the Global Sources exhibition.

The affordable Elephone A6 Max is seen featuring a big display with water drop notch. Another A series device – Elephone A7H with a 6.41-inch punch hole display, Helio P23, 4GB RAM +64 GB Internal, 12MP+8MP rear camera, and 8MP selfies camera is present at the exhibition.

Elephone U2
Elephone U2

The Chinese smartphone maker also featured Elephone U2 at the event with the pop-up selfie camera module. According to demand, the manufacturers are now emphasizing more on full view displays to provide a broader viewing experience.

Interested users in the vicinity can explore the new unreleased smartphones by visiting the Elephone booth until 21st April.

OnePlus 7 Pro leak hints at a 48MP Triple Camera solution at the rear

OnePlus will officially reveal the launch date of its upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 models on April 23. While we wait for the launch details, there’s a new leak in town which reveals the key camera specs of it rear module. The smartphone in question is the higher-end model, the OnePlus 7 Pro, which will reportedly come with one extra camera than the regular version, taking the total to three cameras at the back.

OnePlus 7 Pro Olixar Exoshield case

The triple camera setup on the OnePlus 7 Pro will start with a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP f/2.4 telephoto lens with 3x zoom, and a 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens. The camera details come via the Twitter leakster Max J. Note that the same leakster reveals that the 5G version will be called as the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G.

The OnePlus 7 Pro is expected to share the same Snapdragon 855 flagship processor as the standard variant. However, the Pro version will have a full-screen display, without a notch, all thanks to its pop up camera design. Further, this version’s screen is said to support 90Hz refresh rate, making it an ideal smartphone for gaming.

OnePlus 7 3D render
OnePlus 7 3D render by onleaks

In the past few years, OnePlus has often stuck to necessary features and additions to keep its flagship’s pricing affordable. However, with the OnePlus 7 Pro, the company is looking to take things to a higher level, joining the likes of big players like Samsung and Huawei. We still expect the Pro version to retail at lower prices than say the Huawei P30 or the Galaxy S10 but it should definitely be a lot higher than its predecessors.

 

Read our previous Oneplus 7 coverage from below.

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Giveaway – Win a UMIDIGI Power Smartphone

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Gizmochina along with UMIDIGI is conducting 1 unit UMIDIGI Power Smartphone as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

Powered by Helio P35 AI processor, UMIDIGI Power comes with 6.3-inch FHD water drop full screen having the resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The most attractive point of UMIDIGI Power is that, the handset is fueled by 5150mAh big battery with slim design. It means that it is definitely enough for daily use. You can use it to have a call for about 30 hours, or to play the video for 16 hours. As the slim design, touch feeling of the UMIDIGI Power is so good. Furthermore, the amazing handset supports NFC. There is 16MP+5MP dual rear camera with f/1.8 aperture which can take beautiful photos, and the 16MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture can make your selfies more beautifule, clear and natural.

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1. The giveaway is an international giveaway.
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5. The prize will be shipped in a month when the giveaway end.

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Once again, good luck.

UMIDIGI and gizmochina are giving away one UMIDIGI Power

Nubia Red Magic 3 makes appearance at gaming competition

Last year, a couple of manufacturers announced gaming phones. Brands like Black Shark and Nubia even released two gaming phones. Black Shark has already released its first gaming phone for this year and Nubia is set to reply with the Red Magic 3 on April 28. The phone was spotted at a public event today, ahead of the launch next week.

Nubia Red Magic 3

The Red Magic 3 was on display at the League of Legends LPL Spring Championship finals today. Those who attended were lucky enough to get an early look at the upcoming gaming phone and someone was kind enough to share pictures.

The Red Magic 3 is shown in a glass box, but only its back is visible. The phone itself also has a case on. The design doesn’t seem to be different from that of the Red Magic Mars. There is still a single camera on the back of the device and the fingerprint scanner still has a hexagonal shape, although the Red Magic logo has been moved. It now sits between the camera and the fingerprint scanner. The color variant in the image is red but we expect Nubia will announce other colors too.

Nubia Red Magic 3

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Nokia TA-1184 phone codenamed “Wasp” passes FCC, packs 6.1” screen

HMD Global might announce a new Nokia phone soon, as a new device with multiple model numbers has been approved by the FCC. The certification documents reveal some important details about the phone.

The phone’s model number is listed as TA-1188 but its variants include TA-1183 and TA-1184. TA-1188 is believed to be the global variant while TA-1183 and TA-1184 are the Indian and Chinese variants respectively. TA-1188 was certified by Russia’s Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC).

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The device is codenamed “Wasp”. The documents reveal it has 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and an audio jack. The Nokia TA-1184 also has dual SIM support, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, and support for LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, and 17.

The phone is 145.96mm long, 70.56mm wide, and measures 154.83mm diagonally which roughly translates to a 6.1-inch display. There are no diagrams that show if the phone has a notch and what type it has.

READ MORE: The affordable Nokia 1 Plus makes its debut in the UK

Real images of the Meizu 16T leaks, sports triple rear cameras

The Meizu 16s will be announced on April 23. It is supposed to come along with two siblings – the Meizu 16s Plus and the Meizu 16T which is specifically made for gaming. However, it has been reported that Meizu has canceled the 16s Plus. We don’t know the fate of the Meizu 16T but photos of the device have leaked, albeit a prototype.

Meizu 16T

The Meizu 16s will have dual rear cameras but the Meizu 16T will add an extra sensor for a triple camera setup. It won’t have the ring flash design but a regular LED flash which sits below the cameras.

There is no fingerprint scanner on the back of the phone which means it should have one under the display. There are two screws shown holding the phone together which is unusual for a device that looks to be covered in glass.

Meizu 16T

The image of the front of the device shows the Meizu 16T will also have thin bezels like the Meizu 16s. It will also skip the notch. The picture is blurry, so we can’t make out more details.

There are no hardware features that show the Meizu 16T is a gaming phone. The design is simple and pales in comparison to other gaming phones on the market, but there might be software features or even accessories like a controller that attaches to the phone that makes it a gaming phone.

READ MORE: Meizu applies for a pop-up camera smartphone design patent in China