Xiaomi’s foldable smartphone may cost half the Samsung Galaxy Fold; Launch expected in Q2 2019

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Mar 18, 2019

OnePlus is expected to unleash the OnePlus 7 smartphone by May or June this year. Rumors have claimed that it will be arriving with a triple camera setup on its rear and a pop-up selfie snapper. A leaked render that has surfaced recently not only corroborates on these OnePlus 7 features, but also reveals that it will be arriving in three color gradient editions.

The color gradient versions of the OnePlus 7 that can be seen in the below image are Black Yellow, Black Purple and Cyan Grey. The starting two models that can be seen in the below image appear black at the top that respectively blends with Yellow and Purple colors. The third variants appear Cyan at the top and fades to Grey towards the bottom.

The new render also shows the presence of triple rear cameras in the upper half of the back panel of the OnePlus 7. Below the camera module is an LED flash followed by the company’s logo. A pop-up selfie shooter can be also seen in the image. The presence of a pop-out front camera is a clear indication that the OnePlus 7 will be equipped with a notch-less screen like the Vivo V15 Pro and Oppo F11 Pro.

Read More: Exclusive: OnePlus 7 case renders confirm triple rear cameras and pop-up selfie cam

The upcoming OnePlus 7 won’t be the first phone from the company to sport a gradient color. The OnePlus 6T from last year was made available in Thunder Purple gradient color. Nothing much is known on the specs of the phone except for the fact that it will be fueled by Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. The smartphone is also expected to retain the in-display fingerprint scanner that was introduced on the OnePlus 6T phone

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Liu Weibing: Redmi to have its own ecosystem, outlines strategies and goals

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Mar 18, 2019

It is no news that Redmi is now an independent company but following today’s launch event, we now have a clearer view of what the company’s plans are. General Manager of Redmi, Lu Weibing, revealed at the event the direction the company will follow.

The Redmi name has been associated with only smartphones but today, it launched its first non-phone product – the Redmi 1A washing machine. It also launched its first mobile accessory – the Redmi AirDots. Going forward, more products that are not smartphones will carry the Redmi name.

According to Mr. Weibing, Redmi will have its own ecosystem just like Xiaomi does. The ecosystem will include AIoT devices that connect to one another. The head of Redmi also outlined the company’s goals which are listed below

Adherence to “high-value low-price” tradition
Adherence to high-quality standards
Acceleration of global expansion
Launching of high-end smartphones
Expansion of portfolio: 5G, AIoT, and creation of Redmi ecosystem.

Motorola One Vision with Exynos 9610 spotted on Geekbench; Could it be Motorola P40?

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Mar 18, 2019

A new Motorola phone has appeared with “Motorola One Vision” label on Geekbench benchmarking platform. Samsung is known for using its Exynos chipsets to power its smartphones. A few Exynos driven Meizu phones have also launched in the past. What’s interesting about the Motorola One Vision Geekbench listing is that it reveals that it is powered by the Exynos 9610 SoC.

The Geekbench listing of the Motorola One Vision reveals that it is running on Android 9 Pie OS. It is fueled by the Exynos 9610 SoC and 6 GB of RAM. In the single-core and multi-core tests, the Motorola One Vision has respectively scored 1599 and 5328 points.

Early rumors of the upcoming Motorola P40 smartphone had revealed that it would be arriving with Snapdragon 675 SoC. However, in the previous month it was reported by 91mobiles that the handset will be featuring the Exynos 9610 SoC. The publication had also revealed that it would be arriving in three editions such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 4 RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.

The newly spotted One Vision Geekbench listing may belong to the forthcoming Motorola P40 phone. The Exynos 9610 that will be driving the P40 phone also powers the recently launched Samsung Galaxy A50.

Read More: Motorola foldable RAZR Smartphone Could Boast These Awe-Inspiring Features

The Motorola P40 is expected to replace the Motorola P30 Android One phone from last year. Recent reports have revealed that it will be arriving as the first Motorola smartphone with a punch-hole display. It may come with 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. The P40 may feature a 3,500mAh battery and carry support for NFC. There is no word on the launch date of the smartphone yet.

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Redmi 1A Washing Machine with 8kg capacity announced for ¥799 (~$119)

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Mar 18, 2019

It turns out the Redmi brand will not be limited to just phones alone. Other than the Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi 7, and Redmi AirDots released today, Redmi also released its first non-mobile related product – the Redmi 1A washing machine.

The Redmi 1A is an automatic top loader washing machine and like other Redmi products, it has a pretty affordable price tag.

The Redmi 1A has a capacity of 8kg with a PCM metal body that is highly anti-corrosive. The lid is transparent, so you can see the wash state of your laundry. It also has multiple wash modes including a self-cleaning mode.

The Redmi 1A washing machine is 944 mm tall and 545 mm wide. It weighs 32 kg and has a rated power input of 310W. It comes in only white but you will agree that a black model will also look really nice.

ZTE Axon V concept phone appears with 21:9 notch-less display, 3D dual selfie camera

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Mar 18, 2019

The design of smartphones has launched quite a lot in the past few years. Smartphone design with tall aspect ratio screens of 18:9 were followed by small screen notch phones. In the previous year, many phones had released waterdrop-style notched displays. Also, notch-less phones with pop-up selfie camera and dual display smartphones were also released last year. There are many phones are now available with in-screen fingerprint readers and smartphones with multiple rear cameras such as Nokia 9 PureView that features as many as five rear-facing camera sensors have launched in the recent past. A new concept phone called ZTE Axon V with innovative features was spotted recently just like Axon S concept smartphone. The Axon V is equipped with a borderless design, a notch-less display and it comes with a side-protruding dual selfie camera setup.

The source reveals that the Axon V is an entertainment-centric phone that will be featuring a 6.8-inch OLED display that will offer a tall aspect ratio like the recently announced Sony Xperia 1, Xperia 10 and 10 Plus smartphones. The display is surrounded by ultra-thin bezels which indicates that the concept phone offers a very high screen-to-body ratio.

On the top-right corner of the device is the 3D structured camera setup that includes two lenses that are arranged vertically. The dual front-facing cameras do not hide inside the edge of the device. The back side of the phone has a dual vertical camera module at the top-left corner. The dual rear cameras that includes an LED flash in between do not protrude like the front-facing cameras.

Read More: ZTE Blade V10 price and release date confirmed for China

The source has no information on the specifications of the Axon V, but it only mentions that it is equipped with a large native storage and a big battery.

What’s your opinion on the unconventional and asymmetrical design of the ZTE Axon V? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Redmi AirDots Truly Wireless Bluetooth Headset launched for 99 yuan (~$15)

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Mar 18, 2019

Xiaomi has just shown that the Redmi brand is an entirely independent brand with its own range of products that stretches further than smartphones. The Redmi series was previously focused on mid-range and budget smartphones but the Chinese giant recently reorganised it into a separate brand. Xiaomi had hinted that the brand will have its own flagship phone. However, nothing prepared our mind for this new launch of a Redmi washing machine and now, a Redmi AirDot TWS Bluetooth headset.

The new products were announced during the Redmi brand conference held today in China. One stand out feature of the two products is that they both come with affordable prices. Redmi’s head Lu Weibing, during the conference, reiterated the brand’s desire to continue to pursue high-quality products with an amazing price to performance ratio (value for money). The Redmi AirDOts comes with an affordable 99.9 yuan ($15) price tag.

The Redmi AirDots Truly Wireless Bluetooth headset packs a built-in Realtek 8763 chip and Bluetooth 5.0. The headset can be used for bilateral calls and digital sound quality is assured with its DSP digital noise reduction feature. The headset also packs a durable battery that can last up to 4 hours of continuous music playback when the pair is used. The headset comes as a pair and each of them weighs just 4.1g. Thus, they are not heavy. It is also comfortable to wear with silicon earbuds. It also pairs easily as soon as it is removed from its charging box and when it is kept inside the box, it goes off. The storage case also doubles as is charging compartment. The charging box can last up to 12 hours.

The Redmi AirDots has a control button on one of the pair which performs various functions apart from switching it off and on. A single click pauses songs while double-clicking the button wakes up the Voice Assistant such as XiaoAI smart assistant and Apple’s Siri. The button can also be used to control the mobile phone, as well as to take a photo. Recall that Xiaomi launched a TWS Bluetooth headset Youth Edition under the Mi brand not too long ago. The design and features of both headsets are similar except that the Mi model comes with touch panel while the Redmi model has a physical button.

The Redmi AirDots Truly Wireless Bluetooth headset will go on sale in China on April 9.

Pre-Order Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro For $279 on Giztop

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Pre-Order Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

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Mar 18, 2019

The latest smartphone from the now-independent Redmi brand, the Redmi Note 7 Pro was announced in January this year. Much to the delight of those who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the long-awaited smartphone, the Redmi Note 7 Pro has gone up for pre-order on Giztop.

While the rumor mill continues to churn out all sorts of speculation around the Redmi Note 7 Pro’s imminent launch, smartphone lovers will be able to prebook the black and blue color versions of the handset.

Under the hood, the phone will reportedly pack Qualcomm’s upgraded Snapdragon 675 AIE processor and boast an impressive array of other features when it hits the store shelves later this month. This slightly larger variant of the Redmi Note 7 surprisingly carries an affordable price tag of just $279.
An absolute steal at this price, here’s what the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro has to offer in terms of features:

6.3-inch screen, FHD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9
Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 AIE processor
Adreno 612 GPU
Sony IMX 586 sensor 48MP + 5MP AI Dual rear cameras
13MP front camera
4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB ROM
A rear-mounted ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie OS

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and pre-order the Redmi Note 7 Pro without wasting time.

Samsung Mobile schedules new event for April 10, might be for the Galaxy A90

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Mar 18, 2019

Samsung’s Galaxy S10 series has been getting all the attention since it went on sale earlier this month. There are reviews popping up on virtually all tech sites. Nevertheless, it appears Samsung has more high-end devices scheduled for the first half of the year as it has just announced there is another event next month.

The official Samsung Mobile Twitter account just revealed this morning that there will be an event on April 10, 2019. The event will also be live-streamed on Samsung.com.

Enter the era of live. April 10, 2019 – Live on https://t.co/kDIR3TcbZ5 #SamsungEvent pic.twitter.com/EqN8wF04Wd

— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) March 18, 2019

The tweet itself doesn’t reveal the device that will be launching but there is a chance it is more than one phone judging from the attached video which shows three displays. One of the screens is an Infinity-V display. The other two screens do not seem to have a notch.

If we were to take a guess, we would say the launch is for new Galaxy A smartphones with one of them being the Galaxy A90. Since there is a dedicated event, it makes sense it is for a high-end Galaxy A smartphone.

The Galaxy A90 is said to have a display without a notch or punch hole like the Galaxy S10 series. So for the front-facing camera, Samsung is said to have adopted a pop-up camera that also rotates. This allows the camera to double as the rear camera too. We are pretty excited to see how Samsung pulls this off.

Buy BETAFPV Beta85X FPV Racing Drone At Heavily Discounted Price On GeekBuying

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Get 20% Off On BETAFPV Beta85X Whoop 2-3S FPV Racing Drone

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Mar 18, 2019

As part of its recently launched March Mega Sale, GeekBuying is offering a slew of top deals, and great discounts on various items. In order to help effortlessly find what you’re looking for, the Chinese online store has split all the products carrying big discounts into multiple categories.

Aside from doling out noteworthy discounts on various products, GeekBuying is also giving its loyal users whose cart value exceeds $800 a chance to get an extra $50 off. GeekBuying users who spend more than $80 will be eligible for a $5 off, while those who order over $20 can save $2 by using sitewide coupons that will be valid for a limited number of pieces.

Much to the delight of drone enthusiasts, the promo offers top-end drones at lowered prices. We’ll check out the discounts available on the BETAFPV Beta85X and on the HD version of this racing drone. Moreover, you can get extra discounts by using specific coupons at the time of checking out. We’ll show how in just a bit.

BETAFPV Beta85X FPV Racing Drone

The Beta85X not only represents but pushes the new era of brushless whoop drones to the next level. Its newfangled power system enables you to fly real acro even with an HD DVR camera in racing or freestyle.

Moreover, it packs STM32F405 processor FC boards and tuned Betaflight Ominibus 3.5.0 firmware, under the hood. Aside from that, the Beta85X FPV racing drone is touted as the first 2-inch BNF drone that has BLHeli-32 ESC.
This feature-laden BETAFPV Beta85X understandably carries a steep $199.99 price tag, but GeekBuying users can buy it for a reduced price of only $159.99. On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_FUVXMUAC to get an extra $7 off.

In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the Beta85X FPV Racing Drone further down to $152.99 before placing your order. You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promo ends.

BETAFPV Beta85X FPV Racing Drone [HD Verison]

Housed in a light, yet durable and customized frame, the HD version of the BETAFPV Beta85X works without needing any soldering or tinkering, It is powered by customized lightest 1105 6000KV motors with cables.

The FPV racing drone draws its juices from a robust 2-3S high rate battery. While the aforesaid features completely justify the steep $299.99 price tag, the BETAFPV Beta85X FPV Racing Drone [HD Verison] normally carries, GeekBuying users have a chance to buy it for an unbeatable price of just $196.99.

Moreover, you can extend this 34 percent discount by using coupon code GIZ_HZLLFXLI. The aforesaid coupon helps you save $31 more by reducing the original asking price of the device to only $194.99 during the checkout process.

You can grab this unmissable discount simply by following this link. Note that the promo is slated to end in just six days.

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Redmi 7 with 6.2-inch waterdrop notch screen, Snapdragon 632 and gradient body is official for 699 Yuan (~$104)

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Mar 18, 2019

Today through an unveil event in China, Redmi announced the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi 7 phones. When it comes to design, the Redmi 7 takes cues from the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Note 7 as it features a waterdrop-style notched display and a gradient back panel. It is the first Snapdragon 632 mobile platform phone from Redmi.

Redmi 7 Specifications and Features

The Redmi 7 has arrived with a screen that delivers HD+ resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels. It offers 19:9 aspect ratio and carries support for 84 percent NTSC colors. Since it is a TUV Rheinland display, the Redmi 7 users won’t experience eye fatigue since it effectively reduces the emission of harmful blue rays. The Corning Gorilla Glass 5 panel shields the large display of the phone.

The Snapdragon 632 SoC that powers the likes of Motorola Moto G7, G7 Play, Asus ZenFone Max M2, Meizu Note 8 and Honor 8C powers the Redmi 7 phone with up to 4 GB of RAM.

The Redmi 7 that comes loaded with MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie can be purchased in storage variants of up to 64 GB. The handset supports larger fonts for easy readability. The large-sized 4,000mAh battery of the Redmi 7 can last for 400 hours on standby. Also, the Chinese manufacturer has included support for AI power saving features that improves the battery performance through system optimizations. With high-voltage power amplifier PA onboard, the Redmi 7 can produce 40 percent louder sound than the predecessor model.

The dual camera setup on its rear includes a 12-megapixel 1.25μm f/2.2 primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The main sensor is the same one that was available on the Xiaomi Mi 6 smartphone from 2017. On the front side of the Redmi 7 is a selfie shooter of 8-megapixel that is equipped with features like AI beauty and AI face unlock.

The Redmi 7 comes with other features like dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Infrared remote control, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack. The device measures 158.65 x 76.43 x 8.47mm and weighs 180 grams. It comes with P2i splash-resistant coating.

Read More: Redmi Note 7 Pro with 6.3-inch FHD+ display and SD675 SoC launched in China for 1,599 Yuan ($238)

Xiaomi Redmi 7 Price and Release Date

Here are the Redmi 7 variants along with their pricing:

2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage – 699 Yuan (~$104)
3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – 799 Yuan (~$119)
4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 899 Yuan (~$134)

The Redmi 7 comes in two gradient colors like Blue and Red apart from the Black model. The pre-sales for the phone begins today in China through Xioami Mall, Mi Home, Mi Store, Xiaomi Youpin, Jingdong Mall, Tmall, Suning and many more platforms simultaneously. The first sale of the phone will be carried out on March 26.

Redmi Note 7 Pro with 6.3-inch FHD+ display and SD675 SoC launched in China for 1,599 Yuan ($238)

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Mar 18, 2019

As expected, after launching the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone in India, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has today officially launched the device in its home country. The phone is priced at 1,599 Yuan (approximately $238).

In China, the Redmi Note 7 Pro will be available in three color options — Neptune Blue, Nebula Red, and Classic Red. While the Neptune Blue and Nebula Red comes with a gradient finish, the Classic Black has a solid matte color finish.

Those who pre-ordered the smartphone before 16th March will get the phone soon if they complete the payment process by tonight. The Redmi Note 7 Pro will be available for pre-sale from 19th March and the first sale will take place on 22nd March.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro boasts a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 450 nits brightness and 15000:1 contrast ratio. The bezels surrounding the display measures just 1.95mm. It also comes with Sunlight Display mode and Reading mode.

The phone comes with a 2.5D curved glass on the front as well as back, which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both the sides, protecting it from minor scratches. Under the hood, the device is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 octa-core chipset which is manufactured using the 11nm FinFET process, coupled with Adreno 612 GPU.

As for the memory configuration, the smartphone comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 512GB.

In the camera department, the smartphone features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 48-megapixel primary Sony IMX586 sensor with f/1.79 aperture and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor for depth sensing along with an LED flash. The company is also introducing an AI-powered Steady handheld night photography mode for the first time.

The camera also comes with support for EIS and features like AI Portrait 2.0, Studio Lighting, Studio Lighting Live Preview and comes with support for 4K video recording at 30fps. On the front side, the phone is equipped with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera with AI Beautify, Studio Lighting, Scene Detection, Portrait Selfie, etc. It also comes with support for AI Face Unlock feature.

The phone has retained the 3.5mm headphone jack and comes with a USB Type-C port — a first for the Redmi Note series smartphone. There’s also an IR blaster which comes in handy for controlling electronics products.

Along with the usual set of connectivity options, it also supports Dual SIM and Dual VoLTE. In terms of software, the phone is running the company’s own MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box.

It comes with P2i coating that ensures protection from rain, water spills, and sweat. The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with support for 18W Quick Charge 4 fast charging support. The company claims that it offers 14 days of standby time, 45 hours of talk time and 8.5 hours of gaming.

Get Great Discounts, Unmissable Flash Deals And Lots More On Banggood

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Mar 18, 2019

Banggood has launched its ‘Spring Sale Encore’ promotion, wherein loyal users can get their hands on a wide selection of products for considerably lowered prices. Aside from that, you can get a noteworthy 20 percent off when buying 2 pieces of an item and 30 percent off when you purchase three pieces of a product from the promotion page.

In order to ensure Banggood users can find what they’re looking for without breaking a sweat, all the products have been split into multiple categories. More importantly, all items included in the aforesaid sections are available for lowered prices.

For the sake of an instance, you can the ‘Flash Deals’ section, wherein you can avail noteworthy discounts on numerous items like the XANES B05 smartwatch, which usually sells for $24.99 but is currently available for a dropped price of just $8.89.

The ‘Best Sellers in Spring Sale’ category comprises all sorts of items that you can now buy at lowered prices. The section includes the SJCAM SJ8 PRO action camera, the Teclast M20 tablet, the Eachine Trashcan racing drone and lots more.

You can avail great discounts on ten well-received products like the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 if you head straight to the next category called ‘Top 10 Must-Have New Products.’ The Xiaomi POCO Pocophone F1 usually retails for $399.99, but thanks to a 13 percent discount you can now buy it for only $346.88, under this category.
If you fancy buying more than just one piece of an item, you can check out the ‘Buy 2 Get 20% Off/Buy 3 Get 30% Off’ section. The section is brimming with all sorts of items carrying heavily discounted price tags.

For example, the 12 Hole Alto C Tone Smoldering Professional Ocarina that normally sells for $20.99 has gone up for sale bearing a 16 percent discount. As a result, you can buy it for only $17.61. If you order two pieces of this item, you qualify for a significant 20 percent off.

You can visit the promotion page by clicking here and check out the rest of the categories including RC Toys & Hobbies, Outdoor & Auto & Moto, Mobile Phones & Accessories and lots more. Note that the promotion is slated to end in just five days.

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Xiaomi product director hints Flash Sale supply shortage ensures that the offline market thrives

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Mar 18, 2019

Xiaomi has mastered the art of flash sales for selling its newly launched smartphones. The strategy helps the company build hype around the product as well as sell devices even when it has lower stocks. Earlier, it was understandable but seeing the company’s growth, it’s not acceptable that the company still relies on the flash sale model.

When the company was young, it was understandable that it could have issues with production and supply chain and the company had no choice but to go with the flash sale route because of supply vs demand problem. But now the company has means to solve that issue, then why is it still relying on the flash sale model? The company’s recently launched flagship device — Xiaomi Mi 9 is available through the flash sale and it’s very difficult for the users to purchase the device.

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Well, we now know the answer. Xiaomi’s product director Wang Teng accidentally revealed in a group that the flash sale model is a strategic decision. If there is a lot of stock of a particular product, there’s no “premium” for that device in the offline market to sell and people will rely only on the online sales. Thus, the company would have to bear a huge loss.

While there are other reasons for the flash sale model, including production capacity and supply chain. However, the company also seems to be employing tacting like flash sale to create demand for the smartphone, which can then be available for purchase through offline channels with a premium on top of its price.

If the company decides to stock up as every other company does, the offline premium market will not exist. The phones are also available on premium through third-party online resellers. While users can’t get their hands on the newly launched Xiaomi smartphone easily, the phone can be found on major Chinese reselling websites at a premium cost.

People are now frustrated with the flash sale model as it robs the genuine buyers the chance of owning the device. However, with the competition increasing against Xiaomi and with many other similar options to choose from, users will shift to another brand if Xiaomi’s products are not easily available. So, what do you think about the flash sale model?

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Xiaomi Poco F2 Geekbench listing with Snapdragon 855 and Android Q spotted (UPDATE: FAKE)

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Mar 18, 2019

UPDATE: Well, turns out this was a fake listing. Even the Poco F1 Lite Geekbench (reported a couple of days back) result turned out to be a fake. Basically, XDA planted these two Geekbench results to show how easy it was to fake Geekbench listings. In short, the gist of the matter is that we no longer can trust Geekbench listings. I’m not going to retract this article, instead, I think it would be a good way to highlight this particular point. You can read XDA’s article from here.

Xiaomi Poco F2 is one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2019. The Xiaomi Poco F1 is currently available as the most affordable Snapdragon 845 driven phone. Hence, the Xiaomi Poco F2 is also expected to release the cheapest Snapdragon 855 powered phone. Xiaomi could be now internally testing the upcoming Poco F2 since a Geekbench listing of the device has surfaced online.

Xiaomi Poco F2 Geekbench listing

A smartphone labelled as “Poco F2” has appeared on Geekbench benchmarking platform. As expected, the Snapdragon 855 is present under the hood of the device. The SoC is supported by 4 GB of RAM and it is loaded with the upcoming Android Q OS.

In the single-core test, the Xiaomi Poco F2 has scored 1776 points. In the multi-core test, the device has recorded a score of 6097 points. Recent benchmarking listings of SD855 driven phones have scored more than 3k points in the single-core tests and around 10k in the multi-core tests. Hence, the Poco F2 Geekbench scores are quite low compared to other SD855 fueled phones.

What’s a bit weird about the listing is that the Xiaomi Poco F1 is available in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM options. However, the newly spotted Poco F2 has 4 GB of RAM onboard.

The Xiaomi Poco F1 was unveiled in August last year and it had arrived with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. Without much delay, the handset was treated with Android 9 Pie OS update as well as MIUI 10 custom ROM. Probably, the Poco F2 may come loaded with Android 9 Pie OS and it will be provided with Android Q update soon after its market release.

Read More: Xiaomi is looking to set the trend for 18 months of warranty in the mobile industry

Recently, a phone codenamed as Xiaomi Uranus was spotted on Geekbench with specs like Snapdragon 660, 4 GB of RAM and Android 9 Pie. It is speculated that this handset my debut as Poco F1 Lite. However, there is no official confirmation on the existence of Poco F1 Lite and the newly spotted Poco F2.

Samsung Galaxy M20 is now available through open sale in India

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Mar 18, 2019

Samsung launched its all-new Galaxy M-series of smartphones earlier this year in India. Under the lineup, the company has so far launched three devices — Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20, and Galaxy M30.

The Samsung Galaxy M20 went on sale in India for the first time last month and was reportedly sold out and the same happened with the second sale as well. Now, after a few flash sales, the company has announced that the Galaxy M20 will be available through open sale in India.

As for the pricing, the 3GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 10,990 (approx. $159) while the 4GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 12,990 (approx. $188). The smartphone will be available in two color options — Ocean Blue and Charcoal Black.

The smartphone comes with a 6.3-inch Full HD+ Infinity-V display with a screen resolution of1080 x 2340 pixels,19.5:9 aspect ratio, and 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by the company’s own Exynos 7904 chipset, paired with Mali-G71 MP2 GPU.

The phone comes in two variants in terms of memory configuration — 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM. The 3GB RAM model packs 32GB of internal storage while the 4GB RAM model packs 64GB of internal storage. The phone also comes with a microSD card slot which enables users to further expand the storage capacity up to 512GB.

There’s a fingerprint sensor on the back and the phone also supports Face Unlock feature. For imaging, the Galaxy M20 comes with a dual rear camera setup along with a 13-megapixel primary sensor that has an f/1.9 aperture and a 5-megapixel ultra-wide secondary sensor. On the front side, it comes equipped with an 8-megapixel sensor along with an f/2.0 aperture.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, 3.5mm audio jack, and FM Radio. The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with Samsung Experience 9.5 UX on top and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging support.

Recently, the Samsung Galaxy M20 was launched in the Philippines and most recently, it made its way to the European market with availability in Italy and Spain.

Grab Great Discounts On LEMFO LEM9 And Huawei WATCH GT Sports Smartwatches On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Get 33% Off On LEMFO LEM9 4G
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Mar 18, 2019

If you are in the market for a feature-laden smartwatch that doesn’t cost a bomb, we got good news for you. GeekBuying is now offering the well-received LEMFO LEM9 and the Huawei’s WATCH GT Sports at considerably lowered prices for a limited period of time.
In addition to taking full advantage of the discounts, you can save a noteworthy amount of extra money during the checkout process. We’ll talk about it in just a bit.

LEMFO LEM9 4G Smartwatch

Sporting a 1.39 Inch AMOLED display with a high resolution of 454×454 pixels, the LEM9 smartwatch provides crystal clear display even in sunlight. It runs Android 7.1 Nougat OS and offers a wide selection of awe-inspiring interfaces.

Moreover, it comes with a heart rate monitor that can keep track of your pulses along with both active and resting heart rate changes and create a professional heart rate report. The device has a professional protection level of IP67 so that you can wear it while washing hand and even in the rain without damaging the watch.

LEMFO LEM9 Dual Systems 4G Smart Watch waterproof Android 7.1.1 1.39 Inch 454*454 Display 5MP Front Camera GPS Smartwatch sports wristwatch

While the aforesaid features completely justify the $239.99 price tag the LEMFO LEM9 smartwatch usually carries, you can now buy it for only $159.99 on GeekBuying. On top of that, you can extend this 33 percent discount by applying coupon code GIZ_QVGOSAMC.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save $33 more by reducing the original asking price of the LEMFO LEM9 smartwatch further down to only $154.99 at the time of checking out. You can follow this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the blue and gray color versions of the smartwatch phone. Regrettably, the promo will end shortly.

Huawei WATCH GT Sports Smart Watch

The WATCH GT Sports comes with an eye-catching 1.39 Inch AMOLED outdoor display screen with 454×454 pixels resolution. Moreover, it features TruckSeen 3.0 intelligent heart rate monitoring, coupled with AI smart heart rate algorithm for fast and accurate heart rate monitoring.

Aside from that, the WATCH GT Sports adopts GPS + GLONASS + DIPPER satellite positioning systems in order to ensure precise positioning. Aside from having multiple sports modes, the device also bears a 5ATM rating. In other words, you can wear it while swimming.
This feature-rich WATCH GT Sports smartwatch would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online and offline stores but you can now buy it for a reduced price of only $179.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 40 percent drop in the device’s original selling price.

On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_LYBUWWSS to get an extra $50 off. In other words, you can bring the already selling price of the device further down to only $169.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at checkout.

You can follow this link to grab the discount, which will be valid on the black color version of the watch. Alternatively, you can get a 30% off on the brown color version of the smartwatch. The promo is slated to end in just two days.

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Moto G7 Power is now up for pre-orders in the US for $249.99

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Mar 18, 2019

About a month after Lenovo-owned Motorola launched its latest Moto G-series smartphones, the company has now started taking pre-orders of the Moto G7 Power smartphone in the United States. The phone’s pricing starts at $249.99 and is expected to start shipping from 22nd March.

As the name itself suggests, the Moto G7 Power is all about the battery power. The phone comes with a massive 5,000mAh battery which the company claims can provide power for up to three days on a single charge.

The smartphone features a 6.2-inch HD display with 1520 x 720 pixels screen resolution with the regular rectangular notch on top. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 chipset and comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. Coming to the camera department, the smartphone features a 12-megapixel camera on the back of the device with an f/2.0 aperture and an 8-megapixel front-facing selfie camera.

Motorola says that the phone is protected from spills, light rain, and sweat thanks to P2i’s nanocoating process. It runs Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with near stock experience.

The Moto G7 Power comes in Marine Blue color and is now available for pre-order in the US for $249.99. If you finance the purchase, you’ll make 24 monthly payments of less than $11 each. The phone is compatible with each of the four major U.S. carriers including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint.

Likebook T78D And Mars T80D E-book Readers At Lowered Prices On Gearbest

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Mar 18, 2019

Looking for a cost-effective, yet feature rich e-reader? Look no further. An e-book reader is a mobile device that is designed specifically for those who fancy reading digital e-books.
While carrying your favorite printed books could prove to be backbreaking, you can effortlessly carry thousands of e-books on your e-reader device.

While there’s no dearth of specialized devices that offer portability, crystal clear readability even in sunlight and longer battery life, these e-readers aren’t easy on the pocketbook.

In a bid to make top-end e-book readers available to those living on a tight budget, Gearbest has teamed-up with popular E-reader manufacturer Likebook. As a result, the Chinese online store is now doling out noteworthy discounts on the Likebook T78D and Mars T80D e-book readers.

Likebook T78D E-book Reader

Sporting a 7.8-inch touch screen with a flat-screen panel that offers a superior handheld experience, the T78D is an irresistible e-book reader. It features a built-in front light that makes reading easier anytime anywhere.

Moreover, the T78D E-book Reader offers a hearty 16GB of expandable onboard storage capacity for you to store your favorite e-books. Aside from that, it is backed by a robust 3000mAh battery and packs an octa-core processor for an uninterrupted reading experience.

The Likebook T78D would normally set you back $359.82, but you can now buy it for just $299.99 on Gearbest. This is a noteworthy 17 percent discount, which will be valid for the white color version of the e-book reader.

You can visit this link to avail the discount. With only 48 pieces remaining, the promo is slated to end in just one day.

Likebook Mars T80D 7.8 inch e-Book Reader

Touted as the most powerful e-reader ever made, the Likebook Mars T80D packs an octa-core processor, paired with 2GB of RAM, under the hood. It supports Android and Google Play, giving you full access to a wide selection of free apps as compared to other e-book readers in the market.

Moreover, it sports an extra large 7.8 inch E-ink touchscreen display with a pixel density of 300ppi. It adopts a special anti-glare process that involves 16-level grayscale to reduce the reflective light so that you can read your e-books without the disturbing glare or damaging your eyes.

While the Mars T80D usually retails for $267.99, Gearbest is giving its users a chance to get their hands on it for a dropped price of just $215. This 20 percent reduction is valid for the device’s black color version.

In order to take full advantage of this discount, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time. Regrettably, there were only 35 pieces remaining for this promo, which is slated to end in just one day.

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ZTE Axon S renders leaks: Horizontal slider, Triple rear cameras, Xenon flash and more

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Mar 17, 2019

Don’t fancy the ZTE Axon 10 Pro? Then you may want to look forward to the Axon S, an upcoming flagship from the Chinese manufacturer which takes a familiar design and turns it on its sides. It also has some pretty amazing specs too. Renders of the phone have been leaked and we like what we see.

Last year, manufacturers like Honor, Xiaomi, and Lenovo released phones with a slider design. If you slide any of these phones vertically downward, you are greeted with the front-facing camera(s) and sensors that will usually reside on the top bezel but are now behind the screen.

For the ZTE Axon S which also has a sliding mechanism, instead of sliding it down, you slide it to the right to see the front-facing cameras. There is also what appears to be touch-sensitive/capacitive controls probably for zooming in and out at the bottom. There is a chance the buttons are customizable, so you should be able to use them for volume controls or to adjust brightness.

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When you slide the phone open, it also reveals the triple rear cameras on the back of the device arranged vertically. Below the sensors is a Xenon flash and at the far bottom, it is written that the ZTE Axon S has 5x optical zoom, a 48MP main sensor and a secondary 19MP sensor.

The design of the Axon S is really cool as you can’t see any of the cameras when the phone is closed. The back is just a slate of black glass devoid of any markings while the front is a gorgeous AMOLED display with a thin bezel at the bottom. Under the display is the fingerprint scanner. The renders also reveal the Axon S will have support for 5G and a USB type-C port at the bottom.