Xiaomi Black Shark 2 vs Vivo iQOO vs Nubia Red Magic Mars: Specs Comparison

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Mar 19, 2019

We love how most of the gaming phones come with flagship-class hardware and the fastest gaming experience at a pretty affordable price. For people with a low budget seeking the best performance in terms of speed, frame rate, and reactivity, they are the among greatest alternatives. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is the latest gaming phone out there and it comes with one of the most impressive hardware departments you can ever expect on a mobile phone. In this article, we compared it with the best gaming phones from other smartphones manufacturers which are sold in the same price range: the recent Vivo iQOO and the Nubia Red Magic Mars which recently hitten even the European market.

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 vs Vivo iQOO vs Nubia Red Magic Mars

	Xiaomi Black Shark 2	Vivo iQOO	Nubia Red Magic Mars
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163.6 x 75 x 8.8 mm, 205 grams	157.7 x 75.2 x 8.5 mm	158.2 x 75 x 9.9 mm, 193 grams
DISPLAY	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, AMOLED	6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, AMOLED	6.0 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 10 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie, Funtouch OS	Android 9 Pie, Nubia Red Magic OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 48 + 12 MP f/1.8 and f/2.2 20 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 12 + 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 12 MP front camera	16 MP f/1.8 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh, Fast Charging 27W	4000 mAh, Fast Charging 44W	3800 mAh, Fast Charging 16W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, in-display fingerprint reader, stereo speakers	Dual SIM slot, in-display fingerprint reader	Dual SIM slot, LED strips and rear phyisical keys

Design

Usually, smartphones dedicated to gamers also come with a gaming-centric design that consists of aggressive lines and a unique look. However, that is the farthest thing from an elegant design. That is why I would choose the Vivo iQOO from this trio: here, it is the only gaming-centric phone to come with an elegant and flagship-like design. It has a stunning and clean glass back with gradient colors, as well as a display with a very high screen-to-body ratio, a small waterdrop notch, and an in-display fingerprint reader. But if you are a gaming-addicted and you prefer a gaming-centric design, Nubia Red Magic Mars may impress you with its RGB LED strip on the rear side and that is the same with the RGB LEDs found on the Black Shark 2.

Display

On the paper, Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has the most convincing display as well as the most suitable one for gaming. It is an AMOLED panel with 100 percent of DCI-P3 coverage, the fastest response time ever seen on a smartphone display, and brilliant color reproduction. The not so narrow bezels around the display should help to deliver a solid grip making it more suitable for long gaming sessions. On the other hand, some may find the Nubia Red Magic Mars more comfortable due to its shorter and larger 18:9 aspect ratio.

Specs & Software

Nubia Red Magic Mars loses the hardware comparison due to a lower-end chipset and less impressive memory configurations. It will be a hard fight between Xiaomi Black Shark and Vivo iQOO: they both come with the best Qualcomm’s chipset for 2019. We are talking about the Snapdragon 855, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM, something insane! Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has a very efficient liquid cooling system and its display will also deliver a very low latency thanks to the 43,5 ms response rate, while Vivo iQOO comes with several technologies which improve gaming performance, connection reliability and cooling.

Camera

It may seem odd for a gaming phone, but Xiaomi Black Shark 2 even comes with an impressive camera department, so it wins the camera comparison. It has an amazing dual camera with a 48 MP main sensor and a secondary telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. It can record video in 4K resolution and it even has a great 20 MP selfie camera. The second place in the ranking goes to the Vivo iQOO with its dual camera including an ultrawide lens.

Battery

All of these devices come with a big battery, but the one of the Red Magic Mars is slightly smaller. Due to their higher capacity, their efficient components and their AMOLED displays, Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and Vivo iQOO should deliver a longer battery life and they should last more or less the same in many scenarios, but software optimization (that we have to test) will play an important role in regards to the battery life. I would go for the Vivo iQOO for its faster charging technology: it can reach 50% in just 15 mins and 100% in just 45 mins!

Price

Xiaomi Black Shark 2’s starting price is €450, while Vivo iQOO and Nubia Red Magic Mars cost about €400 and €420, respectively. At the end of the day, Xiaomi Black Shark 2 looks the most impressive device due to its better cameras, stereo speakers and outstanding hardware department, even though some may prefer the Vivo iQOO due to its more elegant design.

Read More: Nubia Red Magic Mars goes official with 10 GB RAM and trigger buttons for gaming

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 vs Vivo iQOO vs Nubia Red Magic Mars: PROs and CONS

Nubia Red Magic Mars

PROs

Physical keys on the back
RGB lights
Affordable price
Wide availability

CONS

Smaller battery

Xiaomi Black Shark 2

PROs

Good display
Great hardware
Big battery
Stereo speakers
RGB LED lights

CONS

Nothing particular

Vivo iQOO

PROs

Best (but not so gaming-centric) design
Great hardware + cooling system
Big battery and very fast charging
Good price

CONS

Limited availability

Vivo X27 and Vivo X27 Pro launch in China sporting pop-up selfie cameras and triple rear cameras

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 19, 2019

At an event in China today, Chinese manufacturer, Vivo announced the Vivo X27 and X27 Pro. While the two phones are powered by upper-mid-range processors, the rest of their specs and even design are premium.

The two phones are similar but also different on the outside. Both have pop-up selfie cameras but of different sizes. Both also have triple rear cameras but they are positioned differently. The back of the Vivo X27 has a unique appearance which Vivo has termed “Peacock Feather” which looks stunning on all of the color variants. It doesn’t matter which of them you pick up, you will end up with a phone that turns heads.

Vivo X27 Specs

The Vivo X27 has a 6.39-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with super thin bezels on nearly all of its sides. There are two variants – one is powered by the Snapdragon 675 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage while the other is powered by the Snapdragon 710 processor with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

The Vivo X27 has a 16MP pop-up selfie camera that slides out in just 0.68s with colorful light strips flanking it on each side. The LED lights are customizable and can change between six different colors. On the back of the phone is a 48MP f/1.79 Sony IMX586 primary camera, a 13MP wide-angle camera, and a 5MP depth-sensing camera.

The Vivo X27 has tons of camera features. There is a 2.5cm super macro mode, a super backlight mode, super night scene mode, a beauty mode, and even celebrity filters including one of Chinese model Liu Wen.

The phone runs FunTouch OS 9 based on Android 9 out of the box. The latest iteration of Funtouch OS has several new features. There is a dark mode that works with over 300 different applications and can automatically differentiate between the type of app you are running to adjust the screen’s power consumption. There is also Multi-Turbo which is a combination of Center Turbo for system resources, AI Turbi, Net Turbo for connectivity, Cooling Turbo, and Game Turbo. The Jovi Assistant is on board which also works with compatible smart home appliances.

The X27 has a 4000mAh battery with support for Vivo’s own FlashCharge 22.5W fast-charging technology. There is Vivo’s 6th generation in-display fingerprint scanner for security

Vivo X27 Pro Specs

The Vivo X27 Pro, on the other hand, has a larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a screen-to-body ratio of 92.12% and an aspect ratio of 20.5:9. Its pop-up selfie camera is wider and houses a 32MP sensor and a dedicated LED flash. It also has the same customizable light strips flanking it on each side.

Under the hood of the X27 Pro is the Snapdragon 710 processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Its triple rear cameras are positioned in the middle of the phone and not on the left and the design on the back is different. Vivo says the phone has a U-shaped 10-layer PCB, a first for the manufacturer. It also has a dedicated audio chip and NFC.

Vivo X27 and Vivo X27 Pro Price and Availability

The Vivo X27 with a Snapdragon 675 processor is priced at ¥3198 (~$476) and comes in white, green, and blue. It will be available for purchase on March 30. The Snapdragon 710 variant of the X27 will come in blue and white and be available on March 23 for ¥3598 (~$536). The Vivo X27 Pro comes in Black Pearl and White and has a price tag of ¥3998 (~$595). It won’t be available until April.

Samsung Galaxy A10 goes on offline and online sales in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 19, 2019

Samsung launched the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 smartphones in India on February 28. The three models were part of Samsung’s latest offerings aimed at the millennials, with the A10 coming with entry-level specs while the A30 and A50 are mid-range devices. The Galaxy A10 has now officially gone on sale in India with a price tag of Rs.8,490 ($123).

The Galaxy A10 is presently available online via Amazon India and Flipkart. The device can also be snagged from Samsung India’s official store. In addition, buyers can pick up the A10 from brick and mortar stores across India. These robust sales channels underscore Samsung’s resolve to recapture the mid-range/budget segment where it hitherto held sway.

As a reminder, the Galaxy A10 sports a 6.2-inch Infinity-V display design enabled LCD panel that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The phone is powered by an Exynos 7884 SoC, paired with 2 GB of RAM while there is inbuilt storage of 32 GB. The device also packs a modest 3,400mAh battery under the hood. At the back, there is a 13-megapixel sensor with f/1.9 aperture but there is no fingerprint sensor. The A10 offers its users with f/2.0 aperture 5-megapixel selfie shooter. One interesting aspect is the Android 9.0 Pie-based One UI which it features. Despite being an entry-level model, it packs a microSD card slot, dual SIM slots, 4G LTE support, WiFi, and GPS. It is available in black, Blue and Red colour variants.

Huawei P30’s new teaser highlights the phone’s night photography prowess

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 19, 2019

Huawei’s upcoming flagship duo is making rounds on the web from the past couple of months. Every detail about the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro is out, from specifications to designs. Even, the company is teasing its interesting features via Weibo over time-to-time. Ahead of its launch on March 26 at an event in Paris, Huawei once again teased upcoming P30’s night photography skills via a short video.

Huawei highlights the device’s excellent camera outcomes depicting superior low-light photography prowess. Moreover, P30’s camera successfully managed to preserve a high amount of detail even in the night. Huawei’s CEO of the consumer BG, Yu Chengdong said that the device highlights the actual beauty of the night.

The camera module of P30 Pro will feature a Quad sensor module including a 40 MP f/1.6 camera, a 20 MP wide-angle camera and a 10x hybrid zoom shooter along with a ToF camera. For selfies, Huawei will add 32 MP camera on both the devices.

Previously, Huawei teased its Super Bright feature which will help the device to excel during low light environments. Even new P30 and P30 Pro renders confirmed some design aspects of both the devices. The P30 series will come with curved OLED displays and glass on the back for wireless charging. The phones will also come in Twilight and Aurora Blue gradient colours.

Moreover, Huawei P30 series will debut with Kirin 980 chipset featuring octa-core processor clocked at 2.6 GHz speed. The latest chipset packed with Dual NPU improves AI performance, and Mali G76 GPU enhances graphics performance. Both the devices will host in-display fingerprint sensors and IP68 dust and waterproof certification. Besides, the P30 will retain 3.5 mm headphone jack while P30 Pro will give it a miss.

There’s no specific information available about the display sizes on both devices. Although as per a leak, Huawei P30 is expected to carry 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display, while its bigger sibling will get a 6.5-inch display.

Read More: Huawei P30 and P30 Pro European prices revealed, will ship with a free Sonos One speaker in some markets

Pricing and availability details for P30 series are not yet available. Huawei will unveil both the devices at the launch event on March 26.

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Huami executive reveals Mi Band 4 is coming this year

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 19, 2019

The Mi Band 3 launched last year sporting a new design and new features. Now it has been confirmed that a successor which will launch as the Mi Band 4 will arrive this year. Seeing as the Mi Band 3 didn’t come until two years after the Mi Band 2, and that itself was launched two years after the original Mi Band, it is a bit surprising that the tradition has changed.

The name of Xiaomi‘s next fitness tracker and the possible time of launch was revealed by David Cui, the Chief Financial Officer of Huami at a quarterly earnings call. The company executive was actually asked if the Mi Band 4 will be launching this month or next. While he did confirm there will indeed be a Mi Band 4 this year, he said he’s not sure if it will be launching in March or April. Below is a transcript of his response:

…..For Mi Band 4, it’s going to be in this year. It will be in 2019. But I’m not sure, it’s going to be in March and April. But, it is going to be in this year. So, right now, Mi Band 3 is still hot sale — is still — so really, really well. The margin is not shrinking, the shipments are not shrinking. So we will pick — work with Xiaomi to pick the right time to launch Mi Band 4 in the year……

In follow-up responses, Mr. Cui did say the Mi Band 4 will come with new features that will suit the consumers need. He also revealed it will be priced competitively.

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OPPO Reno does not support wireless charging but support VOOC 3.0

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 19, 2019

OPPO Reno is expected to go official on April 10 and ahead of that, a number of details of the device have made the rounds on the rumour mills. Already, we know the device will be a flagship that would be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 855 chipset. Another major highlight of the model is the 48MP Sony sensor onboard. The device will also pack a big 4064mAh battery. Since it is a flagship model, one would have expected the device will have wireless charging support but that isn’t going to happen.

OPPO’s VP Bryan Shen has revealed that the Reno will not have wireless charging feature. The VP hinted that the device will also not have the latest SuperVOOC feature but will come with the latest VOOC 3.0 fast charging. According to Bryan, the VOOC 3.0 can charge the phone from 1% to full charge 23.8% faster than VOOC2.0.

OPPO’s VP has been the source of almost all the details we have known about the Reno. However, he has stopped short of revealing the pricing detail of the model. We’ll have to wait until the official launch to find out about the price.

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OPPO Reno 5G edition seemingly spotted with key specs on Bluetooth certification site

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 19, 2019

OPPO will be announcing the OPPO Reno smartphone on April 10. The smartphone is officially confirmed to feature the Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. Today, the OPPO CPH1919 and CPH1921 powered by the SD855 SoC have been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification website. Hence, it appears that the CPH1919 and CPH1921 could be variants of the upcoming OPPO Reno smartphone. The Bluetooth certification has revealed that there could be a 5G version of the OPPO Reno phone.

The OPPO CPH1919 possesses a 6.65-inch that produces full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 855 SoC powers the smartphone. It features a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 13-megapixel triple camera unit and a selfie snapper of 16-megapixel. Its Android OS will be customized with ColorOS 6.0 UI.

The OPPO CPH1921 has the same specs as the aforementioned CPH1919 phone. The key difference between the two devices is the CPH1919 supports 4G LTE networks only whereas the CPH1921 carries support for 5G connectivity. This indicates that the Snapdragon 855 SoC of the CPH1919 will have X24 LTE modem whereas the SoC of the CPH1921 will be coupled with X50 5G modem. A recent leak had also revealed that the there will be a 5G variant of the OPPO Reno phone.

The Oppo Reno is expected to deliver 10x hybrid zoom experience through its triple camera setup. The smartphone will be offering an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 93.1 percent. The 4,065mAh battery of the phone will be equipped with support for Super VOOC 3.0 flash charging technology.

Read More: OPPO A5s with waterdrop notch display and Helio P35 goes official

Apart from Snapdragon 855 edition, the OPPO Reno is expected to arrive in a lower edition powered by Snapdragon 710. The SD710 powered CPH1917 phone was approved by Bluetooth SIG body in the previous week. The same model number was approved by Singapore’s IMDA authority as OPPO Reno. The smartphone includes a 6.4-inch display that offers full HD+ resolution, 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and 16-megapixel selfie camera.

The OPPO Reno smartphone will go official on April 10. Rumors have it that the Reno smartphone will be available in 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 10 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants. Its 5G edition is expected to feature 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It may debut with a starting price of 4,999 Yuan (~$745).

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Samsung Galaxy A20 with Exynos 7884, 6.4-inch display and dual rear cameras goes official

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 19, 2019

After various leaks and reports, the Galaxy A20 has officially surfaced in Russia. It is the fourth Galaxy A-series device launched within the last couple of months by Samsung. The Korean smartphone maker, first introduced Galaxy A30, and Galaxy A50 at MWC 2019 last month, and now unveiled Galaxy A20.

It is the latest member of Samsung’s A-series of smartphones launched in Russia. The Galaxy A20 carries various new improvements and comes with an octa-core Exynos 7884 SoC, dual rear camera and a 6.4-inch display. It is available for purchase from various retail centres and Samsung’s official online store in Russia.

Samsung Galaxy A20 Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A20 carries exciting features like a 6.4-inch HD+ Super AMOLED panel with 720×1560 pixels resolution. It is powered with an Octa-Core Exynos 7884 processor with two cores clocked at 1.8 GHz octa-core processor and remaining at 1.35 GHz. The smartphone comes in a single memory configuration of 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. It also supports expandable storage upto 512GB with a microSD card.

Samsung has added a dual camera module consisting of a 12-megapixel f/1.9 primary sensor and a secondary 5-megapixel f/2.2 shooter. On the front, the Galaxy A20 comes with an 8-megapixel f/2.0 aperture for selfies and video calling.

The latest Galaxy-A series device features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for authentication along with Samsung Pay integration. It carries a huge 4,000 mAh battery sustaining whole day without charging. The latest Samsung offering runs on One UI based on Android 9.0 Pie.

Related: Samsung Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A20 Android Go details leaked

Galaxy S20’s 3D Glass material makes it more beautiful and measures at 158.4×74.7×7.8 mm. The handset is only available in Russia for the price of RUB 12,990 which roughly translates to 1435 Yuan. It is available in two colour options such as Black and Blue. However, its launch details across other regions are not yet available.

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Zenbre SoundBank Z8 Plus Bluetooth Speaker Review: You’d love its Treble Mode!

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Cheky Zhu

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Mar 19, 2019

Today, we’ve got our hands on the Zenbre SoundBank Z8 Plus, a wireless speaker that cost £69.99, and for that price, you get a premium speaker. So, let’s check out the Zenbre SoundBank Z8 Plus in detail.

UNBOXING

The speaker ships with a USB charging cable, a 3.5mm audio cable and a user manual. It also has two soft foams that the Z8 Plus is encased in.

DESIGN

With a cylindrical design, Zenbre Z8 Plus adopts a soft silicone chassis above and below, and the button and ports are set on the silicone chassis. The basic design is clean except for the elastic webbing band which is designed for taking the speaker out.

I will call the button side as the top side since you can operate the Z8 Plus through this side, which comprises of a power on/off button, a next/previous music button, a TWS key, an EQ key, a call, and Bluetooth button and a mode switch button. What’s more, there are two small LED lights to display the status of the speaker.

On the bottom side, the ports are hidden under a silicone flap that has a logo of ZENBRE. The Z8 Plus comes with a microSD card slot, a microUSB charging port, a 3.5mm aux jack, and a USB Disk port. It’s convenient for users to store music with the microSD card, and I love this feature. The speaker offers enough options to the user, making it a practical choice for multiple occasions.

SOUND QUALITY

The £69.99 cost speaker will not disappoint you as it has pretty good sound quality. We played a lot of songs with lyrics as well as complex music to check its performance. After turning on the speaker, you can press EQ key to switch between Normal, Treble and Bass modes. In the normal mode, the performance of songs heavy on lyrics turned out to be good. Even the highs were pretty crisp except for a minimum amount of distortion.

But once you switch to the Treble mode, the performance changes quite significantly. Vocals are louder and clearer. The Treble mode is amazing that livens up the vocals of the song, and personally, I am a fan of the Treble mode. Compared to the Tribit XBoom Bluetooth Speaker ($59.49), the Bass mode of Zenbre Z8 Plus is not powerful enough to shake a table. So, while the bass is pretty good for a speaker of its size, it doesn’t have the thumping effect of the XBoom speakers.

But on the whole, I prefer Zenbre SoundBank Z8 Plus over the Tribit XBoom Bluetooth Speaker. Like I said in the Tribit Speaker Review, the XBASS mode is too loud for me, and the bass is not my priority. The treble mode is definitely why I would pick the Zenbre SoundBank Z8 Plus. Turning up the volume and switching to the Treble mode can give you stereo surround sound experience that gets you completely immersed in music. It’s fantastic!

CONCLUSION

The Zenbre SoundBank Z8 Plus comes with IPX6 Waterproof and is fueled by 6600mAh built-in battery that makes sure that you can take it to the swimming pool and enjoy music for up to 18 hours in 60% volume. The speaker weighs about 1160g and comes with 101mm x 102.5mm x 221mm dimensions. Personally, it’s a bit too heavy. So, carrying it around while walking is not really a comfortable option.

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Overall, the Zenbre SoundBank Z8 Plus is a great affordable Bluetooth speaker. Therefore, I can recommend this speaker if you are looking for something that can play good music with powerful vocals, and decent bass, for up to 18 hours.

Buy link: Zenbre SoundBank Z8 Plus on Amazon

Redmi Go arrives in India for INR 4,499 (~$65)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 19, 2019

After launching almost two months ago, the Redmi Go is now available in India. This is the first Android Go smartphone from Xiaomi/Redmi and just like other Android Go phones, its specs are entry-level.

The Redmi Go has a 5-inch 720p display with a 16:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by the Snapdragon 425 quad-core processor and is paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. With a dedicated MicroSD card slot that allows you add up to 128GB of storage, you shouldn’t have to worry about running out of space.

There is a 5MP camera for selfies with AI Beautify and an 8MP camera with LED flash on the back. The camera app is said to have 13 different filters, 11 different scenes, and an HDR mode. The phone can also record videos in 1080p.

The Redmi Go runs Android Oreo (Go Edition) out of the box even though Android Pie (Go Edition) is already available. The phone comes with apps like Mail Go, YouTube Go, and Maps Go. There is also Google Assistant (Go Edition) with support for over 5 languages including Hindi. There is a 3,000mAh battery under the hood that charges via a MicroUSB port. It also has a 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom but no IR sensor. The Redmi Go has dual SIM support but doesn’t support dual 4G. There is Bluetooth 4.2 and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi for connectivity.

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Nubia Red Magic 3’s six key features confirmed ahead of April launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 19, 2019

Yesterday, Xiaomi had launched the Snapdragon 855 powered Black Shark 2 gaming phone in China. Few hours ahead of its unveiling, Nubia General Manger Ni Fei shared six key features of the upcoming Nubia Red Magic 3 through a Weibo post. He also hinted that the company’s next gaming phone will be made official in April.

The Nubia Red Magic 3 will be equipped with liquid + air cooling technology. The translated of his Weibo post suggests that the device will be equipped with a turbo fan. It remains to be seen whether it is a cooling fan feature for which the company had received patent approval recently.

The Red Magic 3 will be coming with the industry’s strongest mobile processing platform and highest operating RAM. This indicates that the smartphone will be driven by Snapdragon 855 and 12 GB of RAM. The display of the Red Magic 3 will be offering far better refresh rate than gaming PCs. This suggests that the phone may deliver a high refresh rate of 120 Hz like the Razer Phone. Also, the phone will be come with enhanced eye protection features.

Read More: Vivo iQOO vs Xiaomi Black Shark Helo vs Nubia Red Magic Mars: Specs Comparison

The Nubia Red Magic and Red Magic Mars smartphone are packed with 3,800mAh batteries. The upcoming Red Magic 3 will include a larger battery than what powered the predecessor models. Finally, the smartphone will offer better gaming experience through the improved 4D vibration motor and haptic feedback.

There is no information on the specifications of the Nubia Red Magic 3 smartphone. It will be arriving to rival with the Black Shark 2 that went official yesterday with a starting price of 3,199 Yuan (~$476). The Red Magic 3 may hit the market with similar pricing.

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Google Gaming Logo spotted in San Francisco

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 19, 2019

A pop-up museum exhibit has appeared at the Google Developers Conference (GDC) venue. It is teasing the new logo of Google’s “coming soon” gaming hardware. As per new revelation. a highly anticipated gaming announcement name starts with an “S”. A Google official at the site also confirmed that the logo is related to the upcoming gaming event. It is a new tech that is yet to unveil during the keynote.

Google will announce it on the second day of the Game Developers Conference. Later, there will be hands-on time for the attendees at the event, confirms Google employee. He didn’t reveal any further details about the hardware but affirms that something is under works. This little confirmation has proved that Google is coming with gaming hardware, based on streaming technology.

Interestingly, the small video game museum at the event showcase old video games such as Pong, GameBoy, the PlayStation, Dreamcast, and Atari 2600. Some stationary items at the museum read as “Coming Soon.” A couple of backdrops reads “Together we’ll build a playground for our imagination” and “Anything you dream can be built.”

Already, Google has been teasing it as the “vision for the future of gaming” via tweets and short videos. The search giant has been hiring new staff. Even though, former EA and Ubisoft studio head Jade Raymond joined the company as vice president despite revealing any further details about her role.

On the other hand, Google is testing Project Stream – Netflix like cloud game streaming service. Since October last year, the project has been in the beta-testing phase.

Read More: Google’s latest teaser points to March 19 Gaming console launch

We expect some more details to surface at Game Developer’s Conference. Google is a regular participant at GDC, but for the first time, they will head an event at the conference.

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Get 15% Off On eekoo 128GB High Speed Class 10 SD Memory Card On Sunsky [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 19, 2019

An SD (Secure Digital) memory card is a great choice for those looking for a small storage medium to store various data such as images, videos, and multimedia content. Since it is small, an SD memory card can be effortlessly carried anywhere you go.

If you are in the market for a reliable SD memory card that doesn’t cost a bomb, Sunsky’s got your back. The popular online whole selling website that offers computer and mobile phone accessories at unbeatable prices is doling out a noteworthy discount on the eekoo 128GB High-Speed Class 10 SD Memory Card.

Compatible with all devices that have SD card slots, the eekoo 128GB High-Speed Class 10 SD Memory Card supports full HD video recording. It boasts an impressive array of other features such as recording 1080P HD video, image color, high fidelity restore HD video and lots more.

It delivers high-speed write speed that enables you to save images, videos etc. relatively faster than other SD cards available in the market. Moreover, it adopts high-end synchronous data technology that allows you to restore data even from a damaged card.

One of the most appealing USPs of the eekoo 128GB High-Speed Class 10 SD Memory Card is its durability. It can not only withstand high and low temperatures but is also waterproof. In other words, you can use it after soaking in water.

While other high-end SD memory cards available in the market would set you back a pretty penny, a single unit of the eekoo 128GB High-Speed Class 10 SD Memory Card is available for just $43.52 on Sunsky.

You can save $0.42 if you go for two units as you’d only $43.10 per unit. Likewise, if you buy 1/4 case, you’d end up spending just $42.67 and the per unit price reduces to only $42.24 when you order 1/2 case. Those ordering 10 cases would need to pay just $40.96 for per unit.

A case comprising 1080 units of the eekoo 128GB High-Speed Class 10 SD Memory Card usually carries a steep retail price of $47001.60, but you can buy it for $45165.60 on Sunsky. But there’s more for you to cheer about.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discounts that Sunsky users can avail by buying multiple units, you can apply coupon code DCA5625 and get an extra 15% off. For example, a single unit costs $43.52, but you can get $6.53 off simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at checkout. This brings your grand total down to only $36.99.

You can follow this link to place your order for eekoo 128GB High-Speed Class 10 SD Memory Card and use the aforesaid coupon to save a considerable amount of money. Although the coupon will be valid for any number of units, it is likely to expire soon.

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Pre-Order Top Variants Of The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Gaming Phone At Unbeatable Prices On Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 19, 2019

In a bid to take on the recently launched Vivo iQOO, Xiaomi decided to give its gaming phone lineup a radical overhaul with the Black Shark 2. The Chinese tech behemoth announced the long-awaited Black Shark gaming phone successor earlier this month.
Avid mobile gamers that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the Black Shark 2 can now pre-order the Xiaomi-branded mobile gaming phone on Giztop. We’ll reveal more details about the different variants, and color options available in just a bit.

The Black Shark 2 sports a mammoth 6.39-inch AMOLED screen with 2340X1080 pixels resolution and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Moreover, it offers an eye protection mode so that you can play your favorite game without worrying about inflicting any sort of damage to your eyes.

Under the hood, the Black Shark 2 packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Octa Core 2.84GHz processor and a highly competent Adreno 640 GPU. The phone is available in multiple variants including a 12GB RAM, 256GB ROM model that would set you back $749. This model comes in black and silver color versions.

Alternatively, you can go for the black color version of the 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM model which carries a price tag of $549. The black and silver-tinted model that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage capacity, on the other hand, is up for pre-order for $599.

The silver and black color versions of the next variant comes with 8GB of RAM and a hearty 256GB of onboard storage capacity for you to save your favorite games and other multimedia content. This model is available for $649 on Giztop.

While the Black Shark 2 is an irresistible gaming mobile phone, it offers a lot to cheer about even on the photography front. The phone houses a 48.0MP+12MP dual-camera setup at the back and a 20.0MP front camera with AI Smart Beauty.

Moreover, the phone runs JOY UI OS based on Android 9.0 Pie OS and draws its juices from a robust 4,000mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging. It features an in-display fingerprint scanner so that you can instantly unlock your phone.

You can follow this link to check out more details and buy your favorite variant of Xiaomi Black Shark 2 gaming phone on Giztop.

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Get $0.01 Cent Snatch, Extra 10% Off Coupon And Other Great Discounts On Zeblaze-Branded Smartwatches On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 19, 2019

If you have been waiting with bated breath for Zeblaze smartwatches prizes to drop, we got good news for you.

The Shenzhen based wearable products manufacturer has teamed up with Banggood to offer a wide range of its well-received smartwatches at lowered prices. Dubbed as ‘Zeblaze Smartwatch Brand Sale,’ the recently kicked-off promo includes the Vibe 3 Pro, THOR 4, Arch Plus and a slew of other smartwatches.

More importantly, all devices featured on the promotion page can now be yours for heavily discounted prices.

For the sake of an instance, the Zeblaze VIBE 3 Pro smartwatch has gone up for pre-order bearing a considerably lowered price of only $39.99. This is a noteworthy 43 percent reduction in the devices original asking price of $69.99.

On the downside, the aforesaid discount will be valid only for 2000 pieces only. As soon as the available pieces are sold out, the remaining 3000 pieces of the Zeblaze VIBE 3 Pro smartwatch will go back to the retail price of $69.99. You can choose between black, blue and red color versions.

As if that weren’t enough, those buying the smartwatch on the promotion page qualify for a free gift. In other words, you can get a Replacement TPU Band Wristband Plus Screwdriver for Zeblaze VIBE 3 HR VIBE 3 worth $8.99 for absolutely free. You can choose from multiple color options that include orange, blue, grey, green and black.

The ‘$0.01 Snatch Zone’ gives Banggood users an unmissable chance to buy two pieces Zeblaze VIBE 3 Pro for an unbelievably reduced price of only $0.01. This limited snap up will be valid every day until March 21st.

The ‘You May Like’ section includes the Zeblaze THOR 4 smartwatch phone that usually sells for $199.99, but is now available for a slashed price of just $121.99. Aside from taking full advantage of this 39 percent discount, you get an Arch Plus smartwatch worth $39.99 for free.

Moreover, you can grab a 42 percent discount on the Zeblaze THOR 4 Pro smartwatch phone. While it retails for $169.99, you can get your hands on the coveted watch for just $101.99, thanks to the aforesaid discount. You can coupon code zeblaze10 and get 10% off as well.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and explore more options. It is worth noting that the promo is slated to wrap up soon.

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Huawei’s Kirin 985 flagship chipset with increased performance to launch in H2 2019

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Jeet

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Mar 19, 2019

Huawei, the leading smartphone vendor in China, launched its flagship Kirin 980 chipset a few months ago which competes against other flagship processors — Snapdragon 855 and Exynos 9820. Now, it seems that the company is working on another flagship chipset.

According to the reports, the upcoming chipset from Huawei — HiliSilicon Kirin 985 will be launched in the second half of this year. As per the report from a Taiwan-based portal, the self-sufficiency rate of Kirin processors for this year will be increased to 60 percent.

The company is expected to significantly increase the production of the chipset in the second half of this year, which is based on TSMC‘s 7nm process. The China-based manufacturer is still relying on MediaTek and Qualcomm chipsets for a few of its mid-range devices but the company is now reducing its reliance on other manufacturers going forward.

Thus, the Chinese company is expected to accelerate the production of its low-end chipsets as well, along with the high-end chipsets. The upcoming Huawei Kirin 985 chipset will be based on 7nm+ EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet Light) technology. As said, the chipset will be released in the second half of the year as the successor of the Kirin 980.

Meanwhile, the company is gearing to launch its flagship smartphone series — Huawei P30, which also includes P30 Pro and P30 Lite. The launch event is scheduled to take place on 26th March in Paris, France.

Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL specifications detailed in new leak

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 19, 2019

Previous reports had claimed that the upcoming mid-range Pixel phones from Google could be hitting the market as Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite, but a report from the last week had revealed that these phones may respectively debut as Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. A fresh report by 9to5 Google has detailed information on the specifications of these devices.

The new report actually corroborates on the specs of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL that have surfaced in the recent months. The new leak reveals that the Pixel 3a will be featuring a 5.6-inch display whereas its larger sibling will be fitted with a 6-inch screen. These phones are now expected to release in Just Black and Clearly White color options. The report states that the search engine giant will also sell a third color variant in a bid to sell more units.

As far as the design of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are concerned, they are expected to feature 18:9 aspect ratio screens and dual-tone rear panel with single rear camera and a fingerprint reader. The Pixel 3a and 3a XL will be borrowing Active Edge squeezable sides from the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL handsets. Some of the other features that Pixel 3a duo will be borrowing Pixel 3 duo are 64 GB of inbuilt storage, eSIM support and Titan M security chip.

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The Pixel 3a will be featuring a 5.6-inch OLED panel with full HD+ resolution of 2200 x 1080 pixels. It will be fueled by Snapdragon 670 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. For photography, the Pixel 3a will be equipped with a rear-facing camera of 8-megapixel and a frontal shooter of 12-megapixel. It is packed with a 3,000mAh battery. As far as the camera performance of the Pixel 3a is concerned, the publication had stated that its source has confirmed that its camera output is identical to Pixel 3, but the performance of the camera app is poorer.

The report does not include detailed specs of the Pixel 3a XL. There is a possibility that that the Pixel 3a XL will have identical specs as the Pixel 3a and the only major difference could be the inclusion of the larger 6-inch OLED display and a bigger battery. There is no word on the launch date of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones. A recent report had revealed that India could be one of the countries to receive the Pixel 3a and 3a XL.

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Motorola teases the launch of Moto G7 smartphone in India

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Jeet

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Mar 19, 2019

In February this year, Lenovo-owned Motorola had launched its latest Moto G7 series smartphones in Brazil. Now, it seems that the company is all set to launch the Moto G7, the successor to the last year’s Moto G6, in India.

Teasing the launch of the Moto G7 in India, the company shared a tweet through its official handle, which reads as follow: “Make that Monday look count for you coz the sexy #motog7 is coming soon! Share your pictures showing how #stylematterstoyou to win it.”

The company has not yet revealed if it plans to launch any other smartphone of the Moto G7 series in India. Motorola has already launched the G7 Power smartphone in India last month for Rs. 13,999 (approximately $204).

The Moto G7 comes with a waterdrop or teardrop notch on top of a 6.2-inch Full HD+ display that supports 1080 x 2270 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 632 octa-core processor and is paired with 4GB of RAM.

It packs 64GB of internal storage and comes with a microSD card slot that further expands the phone’s storage capacity. In the camera department, the smartphone features a dual camera setup on the back side, comprising a 12 MP + 5 MP setup. On the front side, the Moto G7 features an 8MP shooter for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and it also supports Face Unlock. The phone has a water-repellent design that shields it against accidental spills and sweat. Running on Android OS, the device is powered by a 3,000mAh battery with 15W Turbopower charging support.

The Moto G7 comes in two color options — Ceramic Black and Clear White and is priced at $299. It remains to be seen how the company prices the device in the Indian market.

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Xiaomi invests 35 billion INR into its India business

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Jeet

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Mar 19, 2019

Xiaomi, which has been dominating the Indian smartphone market since the past few quarters, has received a fresh investment to further ramp up its operations in one of the world’s biggest smartphone market.

As per the company’s filing with the Registrar of Companies, Xiaomi has invested money into Xiaomi Technology India in two tranches — Rs. 1,500 crore (15 billion INR) on 17th January and Rs. 2,000 crore (20 billion INR) on 1st March.

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Reports indicate that the company would utilize the newly infused funds to enter the white goods sector — such as water purifiers, washing machines, laptops and refrigerators. It will also spend money on expanding its company-owned Mi Home retail stores to sustain the leadership in the Indian smartphone market.

The development of this new funding in Xiaomi’s Indian business comes at a time when Samsung is revamping its strategy for the budget smartphones in the Indian market with the all-new Galaxy M-series and Galaxy A-series smartphones.

Xiaomi has not been spending heavily in the Indian business because it heavily relies on an asset-light model. Also, the company’s majority of sales are through online channels via Flipkart and Amazon. However, the company is now putting in efforts to establish its presence in the offline channels as well.

According to a report from the Hong Kong-based market tracker Counterpoint Research, Xiaomi had a 28 percent share of the Indian smartphone market in 2018, compared to 19 percent in 2017. Samsung, Vivo, and Oppo were almost stagnant in both the years with market shares of 24 percent, 10 percent, and 8 percent, respectively in 2018. However, in terms of revenue, Samsung is still leading the market.

Vivo X27 Pro full specifications leaked through TENAA listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 19, 2019

Leaked information that had surfaced earlier this month had claiming Vivo will be announcing a couple of smartphones on March 19. The leak revealed that the Vivo S1, two CPU editions of Vivo X27 and a more powerful X27 Pro will be announced on the said date. It was revealed that the Vivo X27 Pro is equipped with a very big display of 6.7 inches and it is fitted with a huge pop-up selfie camera module that includes a camera and an LED flash. The specifications of the Vivo S1 and Vivo X27 have already surfaced on TENAA. Now few hours ahead of the launch, the entire specifications of the X27 Pro have surfaced on the database of the Chinese telecom authority. The handset seems to have appeared as Vivo V1836A and V1836T on TENAA.

The TENAA appearance of the Vivo V1836A/T phone has revealed that it features a huge AMOLED display of 6.7 inches that carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. Since the Vivo X27 Pro is rumored to arrive with a pop-up selfie shooter, it is likely to arrive with a notch-less display. There is an in-display fingerprint sensor on the device.

The Vivo V1836A/T seems to be powered by Snapdragon 710 since it features an octa-core processor that works at 2.2 GHz. The SoC is supported by 8 GB of RAM. The handset comes in two storage variants such as 128 GB and 256 GB. There is no support for external storage on the device.

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The alleged Vivo X27 Pro is packed with a 4,000mAh battery which is mentioned as 3,920mAh minimum capacity on TENAA. It is carries support for fast charging. The Android 9 Pie OS on the device could be overlaid with the latest FunTouch OS 9 UI. The backside of the device is fitted with a triple camera unit that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 13-megapixel secondary sensor and a third sensor of 2-megapixel. Placed on the front is a 32-megapixel selfie snapper.

The Vivo X27 Pro is expected to debut with a price tag of 3,998 Yuan (~$595). After getting announced today, probably the phone may hit the market on April 12. The leaked image of the Vivo X27 Pro shows that it will be arriving in two color gradient options.

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