Samsung Galaxy S10 repairs to burn a hole in your pocket: iFixit teardown

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Mar 7, 2019

The Redmi Note 7 Pro that features 48-megapixel dual camera was recently unveiled in India. The smartphone is scheduled to go official on March 18 in China. Ahead of its Chinese launch, Redmi has been teasing the features of the Redmi Note 7 Pro. Lu Weibing has shared a night mode shot that was captured using the Note 7 Pro. The image reveals that the smartphone can capture stunning photos in dim-light conditions.

In the below image, the billboard lights and decorative light appear rich and clear. Even darker areas like the ground are also visible. The overall brightness of the image is a bit low.

Redmi Note 7 Pro Night Mode Camera SampleRedmi Note 7 Pro Night Mode Camera Sample — Redmi Note 7 Pro Night Mode Camera Sample

Unlike the Redmi Note 7 that features Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 48-megapixel sensor in its dual camera setup, the Note 7 Pro is equipped with a more powerful Sony IMX586 48-megapixel lens in its dual camera module. The Sony sensor coupled with Xiaomi’s night mode software optimization makes it possible to shoot brighter images in low-light scenarios.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro will be available for buying in India staring from March 13 at 12 PM (local time). The handset features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD panel with waterdrop notch that delivers full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 675 SoC powers the phone. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie comes loaded on the device.

The 4,000mAh battery of the Redmi Note 7 Pro is equipped with support for 18W rapid charger. The dual camera setup of the phone includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The selfie notch is equipped with a 13-megapixel front camera. The other features of the phone include USB-C, microSD card slot and 3.5mm audio jack.

Read More: Redmi Note 7 with 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage may debut soon in China

The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage Redmi Note 7 Pro variants are respectively priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$199) and Rs. 16,999 (~$242) in India. Its color variants are Nebula Red, Neptune Blue and Space Black.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Fingerprint Edition confirmed to get Mi 9’s Game Turbo technology

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Mar 7, 2019

Today, Xiaomi’s co-founder and President of Xiaomi Group China, Wang Chuan, made an announcement through Weibo that the Xiaomi Mi 8 Fingerprint Edition, which was launched last year, will get the new Game Turbo technology that’s present in the company’s new flagship, Xiaomi Mi 9.

In the same post, he said that the introduction of this new feature will improve the phone’s gaming performance. The Mi 8 Fingerprint Edition will be available for purchase in China from tomorrow 10:00 AM in 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model through major online retailers for 2,499 Yuan, roughly $373.

Xiaomi claims that the Game Turbo technology drastically improves the performance as it dynamically adjusts the CPU frequency according to the game rendering load. With intelligent scheduling of CPU frequency, the CPU is operated at a lower frequency in a less loaded scenario which reduces system power consumption.

On the other hand, the company says that in the scenes with large renderings such as multiplayer team battles, more active system resources are invested, which effectively increases the frame rate of the picture and reduces frame dropping.

As the name itself suggests, the Mi 8 Fingerprint Edition is another variant of the Mi 8 which comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. According to the company, its unlock speed is 29% higher and the success rate has improved by up to 8.8%.

Rest of the phone’s specifications remains the same as Mi 8. It features a 6.21-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 2248 x 1080 resolution and a notch. There is a Snapdragon 845 processor under the hood along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

Alongside having an in-display fingerprint scanner, the phone also keeps the infrared face unlock of the regular Mi 8. The cameras on the rear are dual 12MP sensors with OIS and optical zoom while a 20MP f/2.0 sensor sits within the notch. The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 3,400mAh battery with support for fast charging technology.

Smartphone Market expected to further decline in 2019; 5G adoption to touch 26% by 2023: IDC

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Mar 7, 2019

It’s been the third consecutive year since 2017 when we will witness a further decline in the smartphone shipments. As per a new report from IDC, the smartphone shipments will drop by 0.8% in comparison with the last year. The smartphone shipments will dip to 1.39 billion this year. Although, the market seems to recover in the second half of 2019 with the year-on-year growth of 2.3%. Moreover, in the coming years, the smartphone industry will boom with a surge in smartphone volumes to 1.54 billion by 2023.

As per the report, the smartphone market is expected to be back on the growth path by the end of this year. 5G smartphones are also going to cater to the growth in the upcoming few years. IDC’s vice president, Ryan Reith has said that the reason behind the expected growth is still unknown. He further added that many reasons such as longer replacements cycles, competition from the Chinese market and various other reasons are the culprit behind sluggish growth in the past couple of years.

“The biggest question that remains unanswered is what will bring the smartphone industry back to growth,” said Ryan Reith, program vice president with IDC’s Worldwide Mobile Device Trackers. “There is no question industry growth has been down for reasons that have already been identified – longer replacement cycles, a challenged China market, and geopolitical headwinds – but it is shortsighted to overlook the possibilities of some important technology advancements that are within reach with 5G probably being the most significant.”

In the year 2019, the industry is expected to witness new advancements with the introduction of foldable devices and 5G smartphones. Mainly, 5G phones are supposed to represent 0.5 percent of the total smartphones shipments among 1.395 billion smartphone volumes. Although, at snail’s pace the 5G shipments will only grow upto 26% in 2023. In other words out of 1541 billion of total shipments 26% percent will be 5G devices. In 2023, the year-on-year growth of smartphones will be at 1.7 percent.

This year is quite challenging for foldable devices. Speaking on the occasion, Sangeetika Srivastava, senior research analyst with IDC added that “Though the 5G developments and foldable screen buzz is yet to have a reality check from users, 2019 will be surely marked as a year of modernization in the smartphone market.”

Many big manufacturers have already announced 5G smartphones. Samsung has launched its Galaxy Fold with other high-end specs, while Huawei has announced the Mate X foldable phone. Similarly, some Chinese smartphone manufacturers have also come up with foldable devices. These launches will surely cater 5G adoption growth in the upcoming few months. Further, many foldable devices are pending for launch by the end of this year.

Talking about 4G shipments, then it will slowly reduce to 1105 billion shipments in 2023 by -4.4% YoY growth from 1336 billion in 2019. In total, 4G market share will dip from 95.4% to 71.7% in 2023. The ageing 3G technology will shrink to 2% in 2023 from 4.1% current market share.

The stats are quite interesting if we take a look at the growth of the smartphone market. The new generation smartphones will be witnessing a significant growth in the upcoming few years.

Read More: Worldwide smartphone shipments to decline 3% in 2018, will return to growth in 2019: IDC

As of now, Samsung and Apple are the big OEMs which have witnessed a decline in the smartphone shipments. Despite the slow growth, the Chinese smartphone manufacturers like Xiaomi, Huawei, Vivo, Oppo are still on the top, generating most of the sales. The above informaton is compiled from the current available information by IDC.

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Huawei sues the United States for banning its Equipments

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Mar 7, 2019

Huawei said that it is suing the United States of America in a bid to oppose the country’s decision to bar government agencies from purchasing their equipment citing security threat. The Chinese multinational telecommunications equipment and consumer electronics manufacturer made the revelation on Thursday.

As part of its most aggressive move yet, Huawei has filed a lawsuit in a US District Court in Plano, Texas, throwing down the gauntlet to a 2019 US defense bill that restricts federal agencies from getting their hands on Huawei-branded products as well as its services.

The new US law even prevents US government agencies from collaborating with third parties that buy products or services from Huawei.

In his latest statement, Huawei’s rotating chairman Guo Ping pointed out that the US Congress hasn’t been able to support its decision to ban Huawei products with sufficient shreds of evidence. As a result, the company is left with no choice but to take this legal action.

“If this law is set aside, as it should be, Huawei can bring more advanced technologies to the United States and help it build the best 5G networks,” Guo Ping added.

Related: Huawei Nova 4e with 32MP front-facing camera to launch on March 14th

According to the United States, equipment manufactured by Huawei is highly likely to be exploited by the Chinese Communist government in order to keep other countries under surveillance and interfere with crucial communications.

While the world gears up for the hotly-anticipated arrival of ultra-fast 5G telecommunications, Washington is persuading the government to stand aloof from the company. The 5G telecommunication can be deemed as an improvement that Huawei was slated to lead.

Responding in retaliation, Huawei has initiated an aggressive PR campaign. Keeping in line with that, reclusive founder Ren Zhengfei has been debunking the apprehensions in a slew of foreign media interviews.

Taking its campaign of flattery to the next level, Huawei invited news organizations on a reticent tour of its mammoth production lines along with its research and development facilities that are located in southern Guangdong province.

Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou, Ren’s daughter faces probable deportation from Canada to the U.S. citing charges of Iran sanctions violations.

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Vivo X27 appears in real skin in fresh leak

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Mar 7, 2019

Vivo has confirmed that the Vivo X27 smartphone will be made official on March 19. The handset will be arriving to replace the Vivo X23 smartphone from last year. A few leaked images of the Vivo X27 has appeared on Weibo.

The Vivo X27 leaked images show that its appearance will be quite similar to the Vivo V15 Pro that was recently announced in India. Like the V15 Pro, the upcoming X-series phone from Vivo features a notch-less display. It features a slightly thick chin while the three bezels are quite thin and appear to be of equal size. It features a pop-up selfie shooter.

The back panel of the Vivo X27 seems to be made out of glass. The side edges of the smartphone’s rear shell are curved. The AI triple camera setup featuring an LED flash between the first and second camera lenses is available on the top-left corner of the X27’s launch. There is no fingerprint reader on the backside of the X27. The reason behind it is that it is equipped with an under-display fingerprint scanner.

Through the TENAA listing of the smartphone, it has been found that it will be featuring a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display that produces full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 710 SoC is speculated to be the driving force of the smartphone. The 128 GB and 256 GB editions of the phone are expected to be equipped with 8 GB of RAM.

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The triple camera module will feature a 48-megapixel primary senor. There is no confirmation on whether it will be equipped with the Sony IMX586 48-megapixel sensor. The other lenses that are available on inside the Vivo X27’s triple camera setup are a 13-megapixel secondary sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It is expected to arrive with a 16-megapixel pop-up front camera. The handset includes a battery of around 4,000mAh capacity. It is likely to include 22.5W rapid charging like the Vivo X23 smartphone. As of this writing, there is no information available on the pricing of the Vivo X27.

Samsung Galaxy M30 goes on sale in India today for the first time, price starts at Rs. 14,999 ($257)

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Mar 7, 2019

Samsung recently launched the third smartphone in its all-new India-exclusive M series — Samsung Galaxy M30. Previously, the company had launched the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 smartphones under its M-series in India.

Now today, the Samsung Galaxy M30 is all set to go on sale for the first time, exclusively through online marketplace Amazon.in and Samsung Online Store, at 12:00 PM IST. The phone comes in two variants — 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM. It will be available in two color options — Gradation Blue and Gradation Black.

The 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model costs Rs. 14,999 (approximately $214) while the 6GB RAM + 128GB model is priced at Rs. 17,990 (approximately $257). Samsung is offering a 5 percent instant discount on the device when using HDFC cards. Additionally, buyers will get double data from Jio, where the users will get twice the data.

Coming to the specifications, the smartphone features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display featuring 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by Samsung‘s own Exynos 7904 octa-core processor, coupled with Mali-G71 GPU.

The phone comes in two variants — one packing 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage while the other model comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables you to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 512GB.

In terms of camera, the device features a triple camera setup on the back, featuring a 13MP primary sensor, with f/1.9 aperture, a 5MP secondary sensor with f/2.2 aperture, and a 5MP tertiary ultra-wide angle 123-degree lens.

On the front side, the device flaunts a 16MP camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture. Along with the support for Face Unlock feature, the phone also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security. Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, and GPS + GLONASS.

It also comes with 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, and Dolby Atmos sound. The smartphone is running Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box with Samsung Experience 9.5 UI and is powered by a 5000mAh battery that supports fast charging technology.

Huawei Nova 4e with 32MP front-facing camera to launch on March 14th

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Mar 7, 2019

Huawei recently teased its upcoming smartphone launch in China — Huawei Nova 4e. The teaser had revealed that the phone will come with a 32 MP front-facing camera. Now, the company has confirmed the phone’s launch date.

The Huawei Nova 4e, which is expected to be the rebranded model of the Huawei P30 Lite for the Chinese market, will be launched on 14th March. The company has taken to its official handle on Weibo to share the announcement of the launch event.

The company has already confirmed that the Huawei Nova 4e will feature a waterdrop notch display and a 32-megapixel front-facing camera for taking selfies and video calling. Recently, the smartphone was spotted on the TENAA in its global avatar, revealing key specs.

The smartphone will feature a 6.15-inch display with Full HD+ screen resolution and will be powered by the company’s own HiSilicon Kirin 710 octa-core processor. On the back side, the smartphone is rumored to come with a triple-camera setup, which is likely to comprise 20MP + 16MP + 2MP camera sensors.

For security, the handset will have a fingerprint scanner on the rear panel. Also, according to the reports, the device will be powered by 3,240mAh battery. Since it will be a non-flagship device, it is likely to be priced around 2,000 Yuan.

Meanwhile, Huawei is hosting a launch event in Paris on 26th March, where the company will be launching its latest flagship smartphones under its Huawei P30 lineup, which includes P30, P30 Pro, and the P30 Lite.

Buy i10 TWS And X8 TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds At Heavily Discounted Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Get 23% Off On i10 TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds

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Mar 7, 2019

Music lovers, who fancy listening to their favorite songs on the go, usually end up spending a lot of money on top-branded earphones, headphones, and other music accessories.
Much to the relief of GeekBuying users who aren’t willing to spend a fortune on devices that allow them to enjoy their best-loved piece while touring, the Chinese online store is offering the i10 TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds and X8 TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds at reduced prices.

We’ll not only shed light on the aforesaid discounts but also show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money before placing your order. So without further ado, let’s delve into the details.

i10 TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds

The standard edition of the i10 TWS earphones would normally set you back $29.99, but you can now buy it for only $22.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 23 percent drop in the device’s original asking price.

Likewise, you can avail a 9 percent off on the upgraded edition of the i10 TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds that normally sells for $43.99. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy it for only $39.99.
In addition to taking full advantage of the discounts, you can use coupon code GIZ_XUFDWYTK and get an extra $4 off. In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the i10 TWS earbuds further down to only $18.99 by applying the coupon at checkout.

You can follow this link to avail the discount. Note that the coupon works only for the Standard Edition.

X8 TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds

Alternatively, you can avail a significant 40 percent discount on the X8 TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds that would normally set you back $29.99. Thanks to the discount, you can now buy the feature-laden earbuds for only $17.99 on GeekBuying.

On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_FYMKAEVK and save $6 more. The coupon helps you reduce the original asking price of the X8 TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds to just $16.99 during the checkout process.

An absolute steal at this price, the X8 TWS earbuds come with a 2200mAh charging box that can also be used as a power bank for your mobile phone. Moreover, the device offer left and right channel separation feature, allowing you to use them independently.

You can follow this link if you are interested in checking out more details about the X8 TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds and taking advantage of the discount. Note that the promo will end in just four days.

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Panasonic Eluga Ray 800 with Full HD display, 4GB RAM and 4000mAh battery launched in India

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Mar 7, 2019

Panasonic has launched its latest smartphone in the Eluga Ray series India — Panasonic Eluga Ray 800. The smartphone is now available for purchase in India through online and offline stores for a price of Rs. 9,999, which roughly converts to $143.

The Panasonic Eluga Ray 800 features a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display with 1920 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and Gorilla Glass 3 protection on top. Under the hood, the device is powered by a 1.8GHz Octa-core SC9853I Unisoc processor with ARM Mali-T820 MP2 GPU.

It packs 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory, along with a microSD card slot that allows users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 128GB. As for the camera, the smartphone comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera, both with LED flash.

In the software department, the smartphone runs on the older Android 7 Nougat operating system, even after Google has released two major Android versions. It comes with Panasonic’s own AI assistant Arbo Hub that adapts to user-specific needs, interests and provides information.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS. The phone also comes with a rear-mounted multi-purpose fingerprint sensor. The device is fuelled by a 4000mAh battery.

At this price range, there are way better options available in India, including the recently launched Realme 3, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 — both of which comes with a way better specifications compared to the Panasonic Eluga Ray 800.

Vivo X27 confirmed to get unveiled on March 19

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Mar 7, 2019

In the previous week, the Vivo X27 moniker was spotted on Tmall which suggested that it could be the name of the successor of the Vivo X23. Then the gradient blue variant of the phone was recently spotted on a popular TV show in China. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has confirmed through Weibo that the Vivo X27 will be announced on March 19 through a launch event in China.

The Vivo X27 launch poster only confirms the unveil date but does not reveal any details on its specs. Rumors are rife that the Vivo phone model number V1829A/V1829T that was recently certified by TENAA telecom authority could be the Vivo X27.

The V1829A/T Vivo smartphone has a notch-less display like the Vivo NEX and Vivo V15 Pro. The 6.39-inch AMOLED screen of the phone is embedded with an under-display fingerprint sensor. The handset is powered by an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.2 GHz. It is speculated that it could be featuring the Snapdragon 710 mobile platform. The predecessor Vivo X23 was powered by the Snapdragon 670 SoC. The SD710 chip on the Vivo X27 will be assisted by 8 GB of RAM.

The purported Vivo X27 is preloaded with Android 9 Pie OS. The smartphone may draw power from a 4,000mAh battery that may carry support for 22.5W rapid charging technology like the Vivo X23. The top edge of the phone will be featuring a pop-up front camera of 16-megapixel. The 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel AI driven triple camera setup will be available on the rear shell of the phone. The Vivo X27 will be available in China in 128 GB and 256 GB storage models. However, there is no information available on the pricing of these variants.

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The V1831A/T is another Vivo phone that has been approved by TENAA. The specs of the phone are identical to the Vivo V15 smartphone. The only major difference is that the Vivo V15 features a 32-megapixel whereas the V1831A/T has a 25-megapixel. It is speculated that the handset may get unveiled as Vivo Z5. Other rumors have claimed that it could be the first phone in the new S-series. Hence, it is also speculated to debut as Vivo S1.

Leading Chinese Online Stores Are Now Offering Best Deals On Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Global Version

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Mar 7, 2019

The recently unveiled Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has beyond an iota of doubt, lived up to our expectations in terms of specs and features. Regrettably, the phone isn’t easy on the pocketbook.

Xiaomi has teamed-up with China’s top online stores including Giztop, Sunsky, GeekBuying, Gearbest, and Banngood in order to make the global version of the Redmi Note 7 smartphone available to its loyal fanbase at best price.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 – Giztop

You can buy the black and blue color versions of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 smartphone for $219 on Giztop. This is a global version that ships with 4GB of RAM and offers an onboard storage capacity of 64GB.

You can follow this link to check out more details and buy the global version of the Redmi Note 7 smartphone.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 – Sunsky

The global official version of the Redmi Note 7 smartphone has gone up for sale on Sunsky. You can choose from 3GB RAM/32GB ROM, 4GB RAM/64GB ROM, and 6GB RAM/64GB ROM variants.

The phone comes in jet black, dream blue and twilight gold color versions.

For the sake of an instance, the jet black-tinted Redmi Note 7 with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage capacity retails for $219.09. But if you buy two pieces of the smartphone, you get each piece for only $218.55.

You can follow this link to check out more options and get your hands on your favorite version of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 smartphone.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 – GeekBuying

Known as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, GeekBuying is now doling out a noteworthy discount on the 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM variant of the Redmi Note 7 smartphone that usually retails for $322.99.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now pre-order the Redmi Note 7 for a reduced price of just $239.99. Moreover, you can use coupon code AFUEVNPY and get an extra $36 off before placing your order.
The aforesaid coupon helps you bring the already reduced retail price of the phone further down to only $229.99.

You can follow this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the Redmi Note 7 smartphone. The coupon is slated to expire on April 2nd.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 – Gearbest

The blue and black color versions of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 phablet are currently available bearing $279.99 price tags on GearBest.

As a phablet, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 sports a 6.3-inch FHD+ display with 2340×1080 pixels resolution. It packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa Core 2.2GHz processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage capacity.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and buy your favorite color version of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 4G phablet.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 – Banggood

Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is giving its users a chance to buy the global version of the Redmi Note 7 smartphone for only $279.99. They can choose between blue and black color options.

An absolute steal at this price, Redmi Note 7 Global Version features 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage capacity. The phone houses a 48.0MP + 5.0MP dual-camera setup at the back and a 13.0MP front shooter for selfies and video chatting.

Furthermore, the Redmi Note 7 runs MIUI based on Android OS and draws its juices from a 4000mAh lithium-ion polymer battery that supports Quick Charge.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Global Version at an unbeatable price.

Redmi Note 7 with 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage may debut soon in China

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Mar 7, 2019

Redmi has a busy scheduled ahead in China. On March 18, it will be introducing the Redmi Note 7 Pro in the home market. Also, recent reports have revealed that the company may also launch the Redmi 7 smartphone. A fresh leak reveals that a new variant for the Redmi Note 7 will be introduced soon in China. The new model will feature 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

The Redmi Note 7 is available in three variants in China such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 64 storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. These variants are respectively priced at 999 Yuan (~$149), Yuan, 1,199 Yuan (~$179) and 1,399 Yuan (~$209) in China. Soon after the launch of the Redmi Note 7 in China, an official poll had revealed that Redmi fans are interested to see more storage and RAM on the phone. This could be the reason why the company could be gearing up to introduce Redmi Note 7 with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

It is speculated that the new variant will go official on the same day when Redmi will be announcing the Redmi Note 7 Pro in China. Apart from increase in the internal storage, the new variant of the Note 7 will be having the same specs as its regular models. The official poll that was carried out by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had carried 1,599 Yuan (~$239) price tag for the 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Hence, it is very likely the new model may carry the same price tag.

Read More: Hands-on videos reveal the Redmi 7 is powered by the Snapdragon 632

There is no confirmation yet on the launch date of the Redmi 7 smartphone. The TENAA listing of the phone has revealed that it is equipped with a 6.26-inch HD+ display. The smartphone will be coming to China in multiple variants such as 2 GB RAM + 16 Gb storage, 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. the Redmi 7 is speculated to be fueled by the Snapdragon 632 chipset.

The dual camera setup of the Redmi 7 may include 12-megapixel lens as the primary sensor. For shooting selfies, it may come with an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. It may include a 4,000mAh battery.

Get Great Discounts On Huawei Honor-Branded Smartphones, Wearables And Other Accessories On Banggood

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Mar 7, 2019

Huawei’s well-received sub-brand Honor includes a wide selection of smartphones, tablet PCs, and even wearables. The Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer is offering a slew of Honor-branded smartphones at lowered prices on its official store on Banggood.

The Honor Official Store has been split into multiple categories, allowing Banggood users to search for their favorite mobile device without breaking a sweat.

Keeping in line with that, you can get a 24 percent off on the Honor 10, 30 percent off on the Honor Play, 33 percent off on the Honor Note 10 (6GB RAM, 128GB RAM) and 32 percent discount on the Honor Note 10 (6GB RAM, 64GB ROM) smartphones under the ‘Hot Sale’ category.

Aside from smartphones, you can avail great discounts on a slew of other electronic devices. For instance, the Huawei Honor Watch Magic smartwatch that usually sells for $229.99 can now be yours for just $158.99 on the Honor Official Store on Banggood.

Likewise, you can buy the Original Huawei Honor Flypods Earphone for a reduced price of just $163.65. This is a noteworthy 9 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $209.99. You can buy the Huawei Honor Band and Honor AM-H1C FlyPods Youth at reduced prices as well.
If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the ‘HONOR X series’ without spending a lot of money, we got good news for you. Select variants of the Honor 8X smartphones have now gone up for sale carrying reduced prices on the Honor Official Store on Banggood.

The rest of the smartphones have been added to the ‘HONOR Smartphone’ category. The section features multiple variants of the Huawei Honor 10, Huawei Honor V10, Honor Note 10 and Honor Play smartphones.

More importantly, the mobile phones included in the aforesaid sections will be up for grabs for lowered prices for a limited period of time.

You can grab great discounts on a slew of top-end accessories under the ‘HONOR Accessories’ section. The ‘All Products’ category, on the other hand, features varied items from the Huawei Honor brand.

The aforesaid segment comprises the Honor 8X Max, Honor Band 4 Running Version, Honor Note 10, Honor 10 Lite and other devices that will be available for heavily discounted prices for a limited period of time.

You can visit the Honor Official Store and take advantage of the discounts simply by following this link.

Check Out Honor Official Store Online Deals On Banggood

Black Shark 2 Geekbench listing with Snapdragon 855, 12 GB of RAM spotted

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Mar 7, 2019

In the past week, a new Xiaomi Black Shark gaming phone was certified by the 3C authority of China. Also, Black Shark CEO Wu Shimin had revealed earlier this week that the Black Shark 2 will be launching soon with Liquid Cool 3.0 technology. Multiple listings of the “Black Shark AAA” smartphone have appeared on Geekbench. As usual, the Geekbench listing has revealed the key specs of the phone.

All the Geekbench listings of the rumored Black Shark 2 show that it is powered by the Qualcomm’s most powerful Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. The SoC is assisted by 12 GB of RAM. The Android 9 Pie OS is loaded on the device. In the single-core and multi-core benchmarking tests of Geekbench, the Black Shark AA handset has respectively scored 3516 and 11413 points.

In January, the purported Black Shark 2 was spotted with Snapdragon 855 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. In the single core test, it had scored 3494 and 11419 in the multi-core test. Hence, it appears that the smartphone will be available 8 GB and 12 GB RAM variants. These handsets may respectively feature 128 GB and 256 GB of native storage. The inclusion of Liquid Cooling 3.0 technology suggests that the Black Shark 2 may come with a larger cooling pipe.

Read More: Lei Jun reveals Xiaomi phones will become more expensive

The 3C certification of the Black Shark 2 had revealed that it will carry support for 27W fast charging like the recently unveiled Xiaomi Mi 9 flagship phone. A leaked hands-on image of the phone that had appeared recently had revealed that the phone will be sporting the identical design language as the predecessor models. The image had also revealed that the unlike the Black Shark Helo phone that has the vertical dual camera setup placed in the middle of the upper half of its rear shell, the upcoming Black Shark 2 will feature its vertical dual camera system at the top-left corner of its back panel.

The Chinese manufacturer is yet to confirm on the launch date of the smartphone. The original Black Shark phone had debut last year in April. Hence, the Black Shark 2 is likely to go official either in this month or April.

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Buy Vivo iQOO And Lenovo Z5 Pro GT Smartphones At Considerably Reduced Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Pre-Order Vivo iQOO Smartphone For Only $655.99

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Mar 7, 2019

Looking for a cost-effective smartphone that doesn’t compromise on quality? You’ve come to the right place.
One of China’s best online stores for electronic items, GeekBuying is now giving its users a chance to get their tech greedy hands on the Vivo iQOO and Lenovo Z5 Pro GT smartphones without emptying their pockets.

We’ll divulge more details about the aforesaid discounts and also show how you can save a considerable amount of more money before placing your order. So without further ado, let’s delve into the details.

Vivo iQOO Smartphone

The 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM variant of the recently announced iQOO mobile phone has gone up for pre-order bearing a reduced price tag of $655.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant drop in the device’s original asking price of $734.99.

Moreover, you can apply coupon code GIZ_WOXANMPR and get an extra $56 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced selling price of the Vivo iQOO smartphone further down to just $599.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at checkout.
In terms of specs, the iQOO sports a mammoth 6.41-inch FHD+ display with 2340×1080 pixels resolution. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, Octa-core processor and packs an Adreno 640 GPU, under the hood.

The dual-SIM phone houses a 12.0MP+13.0MP+2.0MP triple camera set up at the back. Up front, there’s a 12.0MP front shooter for selfies and video chatting.

You can follow this link in order to check out more details about the Vivo iQOO smartphone and grab the discount. With 59 pre-orders already placed, the promo is slated to end in twelve days.

Lenovo Z5 Pro GT Smartphone

The well-received 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM model of the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT smartphone would normally set you back $666.99 but you can now buy it for just $575.99 on GeekBuying, thanks to a 14 percent discount available on the phone’s original asking price.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can save $66 more by using coupon code GIZ_JNPUDDIC. The coupon helps you reduce the retail price of the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT smartphone to only $509.99.
An absolute steal at this price, the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT comes with an extra large 6.39-inch FHD display with a screen resolution of 2340×1080 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, Octa-core, 2.84GHz processor and packs an Adreno 640 graphics processing unit.

On the photography front, this dual-SIM smartphone from Lenovo features a 16.0MP+24.0MP dual camera module at the back and houses 16.0MP+8.0MP front-mounted cameras.

The phone runs ZUI10 based on Android Pie OS and is backed by a built-in 3350mAh Lithium battery that delivers standby time of about 2-3 days.

You can head straight to this link and check out the full specification and grab the discount. Note that the promo is slated to end soon.

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Chinese customs withhold clearance for 1600 Tesla Model 3 over minor issues

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 7, 2019

Over the past few months, the world has continued to watch as the US/China trade ties continue to deteriorate. China has always been on the receiving end but we expect Beijing to react in its own way. China made have commenced its own clampdown on US companies. A recent report in the media has shown that China’s auto import port customs have suspended the release of Tesla Model 3 even after several units have left the ports already. The Chinese customs says it will notify dealers who have already cleared their shipment not to sell or use the electric car.

The reasons given for the decision to withhold issuance of clearance for the Tesla Model 3 makes this all look like retaliation as the relationship between the US and China approaches its lowest level. Authorities say the logo on the car is out of specification. The Commodity Inspection Department of the General Administration of Customs issued a warning notice on March 1st, referring to the above requirements. According to the Commodity Inspection Department, Shanghai Customs found in the inspection of imported vehicles that four batches of 1600 Tesla Model 3 logos were not in compliance. In addition, the automotive brake fluid tanks on the 1600 models were said to have English warning signs without a corresponding Chinese translation. Ironically, most products from China that ship overseas most times come with Chinese texts on the user manual.

The reasons that were given for withholding customs clearance for the 1600 Model 3 also include such infractions like the absence of a vehicle nameplate or the vehicle model. The motor power indicator also didn’t match the actual power. This may very well be routine safety checks and may be unconnected to the simmering US/China trade dispute.

Buy Teclast P10 And Huawei MediaPad T2 4G Phablets At Lowered Prices On Gearbest

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Get 19% Off On Teclast P10 4G Phablet

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Mar 7, 2019

Gearbest has teamed-up with top brands to offer a wide selection of high-end electronic items at unbeatable prices for its latest promotion.

Dubbed as ‘2019 Gearbest Best Sellers Deals,’ the recently kicked-off promo has been split into multiple categories in order to simplify and expedite the search process.

Aside from doling out noteworthy discounts on select products featured on the promotion page, Gearbest is giving its users a chance to save a considerable amount of extra money in the form of coupons.

In addition to a slew of other electronic items, the Chinese online store is offering the Teclast P10 and Huawei MediaPad T2 phablets at heavily discounted prices on the promotion page.

Teclast P10 4G Phablet

Designed for daily use, the P10 phablet from Teclast sports a 10.1-inch touch screen display with 1280 x 800 pixels resolution. It packs an MTK 6737 Quad Core processor along with Mali-T720 GPU, under the hood.

The feature-laden phablet ships with 2GB of RAM and offers 16GB of internal storage capacity for you to save your favorite pictures, videos, and other multimedia content.

Moreover, it houses a 0.3MP + 2.0MP dual-camera setup for capturing memorable moments and video chatting with friends and family.While you’d normally end up spending a lot of money on a phablet offering comparable features, the Teclast P10 can now be yours for a reduced price of just $109.99 on Gearbest.

This is a 19 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $135.70. This discount will be valid for the white color version of the Teclast P10 phablet.

You can visit this link to avail the discount and check out more details about the Teclast P10 phablet. Note that there were only 300 pieces remaining for this flash sale, which is slated to end in just four days.

Huawei MediaPad T2 4G Phablet

Looking for a cost-effective phablet for daily use? The MediaPad T2 might just fill the bill.

Equipped with a 7.0-inch touch screen display with 1024 x 600 pixels resolution, the MediaPad T2 is powered by Spreadtrum SC9830I Quad Core 1.5GHz processor and packs an ARM Mali-400 GPU for a superior casual gaming experience.

The Huawei MediaPad T2 comes with 1GB of RAM and has 16GB of onboard storage capacity that you can use to save your favorite content. It houses a 2.0MP camera for photos and face-to-face chat.
While the aforesaid features justify the $162.47 price tag, the MediaPad T2 usually carries; you can now buy it for just $109.99 on Gearbest. This 32 percent discount will be available exclusively for the champagne gold color version of the phablet.

You can follow this link to grab the discount. Regrettably, there were only 200 pieces remaining for this flash sale at the time of writing. The flash sale ends in five days.

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Opinion poll: Huawei Mate X vs Galaxy Fold – Most respondents prefer the Mate X

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 6, 2019

This year’s edition of the Mobile World Congress was mostly dominated by 5G and foldable smartphones. Talking of foldable phones, the Huawei Mate X and Samsung Galaxy Fold were the only models showcased at the event but the media attention generated was enough to ensure we keep talking about foldable phones for the rest of the year and beyond. Since Huawei announced the Mate X, debates have been ongoing as to which of the two models is the best foldable phone around. No doubt opinions will be sharply divergent on this question but a recent poll conducted by Android Authority has given us an idea of the model most fans prefer. The Mate X is crowned as the most preferred foldable model. The poll had over 60,000 respondents and was conducted across the blog’s website as well as its social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter and YouTube). In the end, about 39 percent of the respondents preferred the Mate X while 28 percent prefer the Fold. Surprisingly, about 30 percent of the respondents say they won’t be getting any of the models.

Android Authority's YouTube poll result — YouTube poll result

Yours sincerely agrees with the majority view in this poll as the Mate X represents what we consider as a foldable phone, at least while the concept was still brewing. A good number of those who responded think so too with some preferring the Mate X because of its lay-flat design and the larger display screen when in the folded state. The Matex X packs a 6.6-inch display which unfolds into an 8-inch tablet. On the other hand, the Galaxy Fold has a 4.6-inch outer screen and a separate inner screen which is 7.6 inches when unfolded.

Most of the respondents who prefer the Galaxy Fold cite the plastic screen which can easily get scratched for their decision to prefer the Fold over the Mate X. The design of the Fold ensures the folding screen is protected while the smaller screen is in use. However, the Mate X uses the foldable screen for its phone and tablet mode and this, some think can get damaged or scratched easily.

Opinions will continue to be divided but we believe that just like 5G, the foldable phone design and hardware will continue to evolve over time until it gets to a point where durability won’t be one of our worries.