Blackview showcased new BV9800 Rugged phone and Max 1 Projector smartphone at MWC 2019

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Mar 2, 2019

Blackview, a popular Chinese smartphone maker known for its rugged smartphones. The company has showcased two new devices, BV9800 rugged phone and a Max 1 Projector smartphone at the MWC 2019 in Barcelona. As mechanised before the MWC, both the new devices carry some outstanding features. Both the devices are waterproof, shockproof and dustproof. Despite being rugged, and carrying Projector, Blackview has not compensated any other hardware feature in both the devices.

BlackView BV9800

At MWC 2019, BV9800 rugged device was looking astonishing despite being a rugged device. Its rugged agronomic design gives a better grip and makes it even more beautiful. It’s triple rear camera module is perfectly placed in the rear middle of the device giving a mechanized techno look. Its buttons on either side are fully embedded in the body giving a tough job for dust and water to enter the device. On the rear side, along with the camera modules, there are speaker grills present on the bottom side of the device. You can even look at the images of Blackview BV9800 in the gallery below:

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BlackView BV9800 Specifications:

In detail, Blackview BV9800 rugged device carries a triple camera module featuring popular Sony IMX586 48 MP+12MP secondary camera and a 16.0 MP telephoto lens on the rear side. In order to facilitate the users’ with features such as selfie and video calling, Blackview has added a 16-megapixel shooter on the front side. It is powered by a P90 Octa-core processor having clocking speed of 2.1 GHz.

Blackview BV9800 carries a 6.3-inch Full HD+ and in-cell V-Notch design with the resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It is coupled with a 6GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage option. It can sustain more than a couple of days on a single full charge with optimum usage, as it carries 6580 mAh battery. To facilitate its users, the company has also added a wireless charging feature.

Blackview BV9800 rugged device is certified with MIL-STD-810G and IP69K certification.

Blackview Max 1

Blackview doesn’t lose any chance to surprise its customers with good devices. The Chinese smartphone maker also showcased Max 1 Projector phone which comprises a laser projector along with other high-end specs. As like of its specs, it features high-end design also. On the rear side of the Max 1 projector device, there’s a single camera module along with LED flash and fingerprint sensor in the mid. Further, Blackview has engraved the branding and other certification details on the back side. Although the device is little slippery while holding in hands and catches fingerprints due to its glossy material on the back side.

On the top side, there sits a projector which makes it different from other devices. It has been encased within the little bumps on either side for protection. The buttons are precisely placed on either side of the phone for easy accessibility. You can have a look at the images of Blackview Max 1 Projector phone below:

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BlackView Max 1 Specifications:

Moreover, Max 1 comes packed with MT6763T Octa Core processor having a maximum clocking speed of 2.5 GHz. IT carries a 6.01-inch On-cell AMOLED Full HD display with the resolution of 1080×2160 pixels. Further, it hosts a 6GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage.

In the camera department, Blackview has added a front dual 16+16 megapixel cameras along with a single 16-megapixel Sony sensor on the front side. The display is protected with Corning Gorilla glass.

Read More: Blackview Max 1 Projector phone unboxing reveals a ton of accessories! (video)

In connectivity, there’s a GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, and WiFi. It hosts a fingerprint authentication along with LED notification lights.

It is now available for Pre-Order from its official website and partnering retailers.

Get Great Discounts On High-End Electronic Items; Exclusive Offers And $12 Off Coupon On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 2, 2019

Known for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood has a reputation for doling out great discounts and unmissable deals on a wide selection of products from time to time.

Staying true to its notoriety, the Chinese online store has launched a new promotion called ‘PayPal Only’ in collaboration with the worldwide online payments system.

Brimming with exclusive offers you cannot say no to, the recently kicked-off promo has been split into multiple categories, enabling Banggood users to find exactly what they’re looking for without breaking a sweat.

Aside from taking full advantage of the discounts, Banggood users can save a considerable amount of extra money simply by using specific coupons during the check out process.

For instance, those spending $100 or more on the items available on the promotion page can get a $12 off. Banggood users who end up spending $60 or more will qualify to save $5 at the time of checking out.

You can use coupon code MarPaypal10% in order to get the aforesaid additional discount; however, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that the coupon will expire at UTC+8 on March 13th.

It is also worth noting that the coupon will specifically be valid for the items featured on the promotion page.

In order to facilitate and expedite the search process, all products available as part of this promotion have been added to specific categories.

More importantly, you can avail noteworthy discount on all items included on the promo page.

For instance, there’s a 29 percent off on the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 Global Version that usually sells for S$499.99, but thanks to the discount you can now buy it for only $356.88.
Aside from grabbing this discount, you can use the above-mentioned coupon and get an extra discount before placing your order.

The rest of the categories including Top Pick, Hot Sale, RC Drone, Electronics, Consumer Electronics, Outdoor etc. are also rife with all sorts of electronic items that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket.

You can follow this link to visit the promotion page and take full advantage of the discounts. Note that the coupon code will expire soon.

Check Out PayPal Only Promotion On Banggood

Buy DURGOD K320 NKRO Gaming Mechanical Keyboard And Alfawise A8 Wireless Keyboard Fly Air Mouse At Dropped Prices On Gearbest

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 2, 2019

While some computer accessories like keyboard, mouse etc. enhance the performance of your system, a few of them help you radically overhaul its overall appearance.

In a bid to make high-end keyboards available to cost-conscious users, Gearbest is now offering the DURGOD K320 NKRO gaming keyboard and Alfawise A8 Wireless Keyboard Fly Air Mouse at lowered prices.

DURGOD K320 NKRO Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

There’s no dearth of gaming mechanical keyboards in the market today; however, these devices aren’t easy on the pocketbook.

Much to the relief of those living on a tight budget, the DURGOD K320 NKRO gaming mechanical keyboard has gone up for sale carrying a lowered price of just $75.99 on Gearbest.

This is a significant 20 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $94.69. You can choose between white and black color versions of the DURGOD K320 NKRO gaming mechanical keyboard.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the feature-laden gaming keyboard and avail the discount, which will be valid only for a limited period of time.

Get 20% Off On DURGOD K320 NKRO Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

Alfawise A8 Wireless Keyboard Fly Air Mouse – Night Style II

The Alfawise A8 uses a built-in intelligent power management software to ensure it utilizes less power without compromising on performance.

This highly portable Fly Air Mouse comes with a 2.4GHz wireless connection and draws its juices either from 2 x AA battery or an 800mAh Li-ion battery.

Moreover, the device can be controlled remotely with the help of a Multimedia remote control. You can even activate an automatic sleep and wake mode.

While these features justify the $7.94 price tag the Alfawise A8 Wireless Keyboard Fly Air Mouse usually carries, you can now buy the Night Style II version of the device for a dropped price of just $6.99 on Gearbest.

This is a noteworthy 12 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price.

You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the Alfawise A8 Wireless Keyboard Fly Air Mouse and grab the discount, which will be valid on the Night color version.

It is worth noting that a flash sale is slated to kick off shortly, allowing Gearbest users to get their hands on the Alfawise A8 Wireless Keyboard Fly Air Mouse for just $6.59.

Get 12% Off On Alfawise A8 Wireless Keyboard Fly Air Mouse – Night Style II

Buy Alfawise C20 All Metal CNC Engraving Machine Laser For Just $349.99 On Gearbest

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 2, 2019

Housed in a sturdy body made using full metal, the Alfawise C20 is an irresistible CNC engraving machine laser. It is made using high-quality aluminum alloy material.
The device guarantees stable engraving and generates lower vibration at the time of engraving. The Alfawise C20 supports both CNC and laser engraving.

Equipped with a laser that produces the power of 500mw, the Alfawise C20 is a great choice for working on PCB, PVC, acrylic, wood, plastics, soft metals, aluminum, and even Copper.

The Alfawise C20 can be controlled using micro-carved butler, and benbox laser engraving. The device supports multiple operating systems including Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Linux.

While you’d normally end up shelling out a lot of money on a top-branded CNC engraving machine laser, the Alfawise C20 has gone up for sale bearing a dropped price of just $349.99 on GearBest, as part of its latest flash sale.
This is a significant 10 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $387.85.

An absolute steal at this price, the Alfawise C20 is backed by a 775 spindle motor (12-36V) 24V: 8000r / min. The device is also equipped with a two-wire 4-phase new stepper motor.

The device’s dimensions are 281x281x287.5mm and it weighs in at 8.3Kg. Moreover, the Alfawise C20 uses an electric source of 24V (110V -240V).

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Alfawise C20 All Metal CNC Engraving Machine Laser and avail the discount.

Without only 100 pieces remaining, the Flash Sale is slated to end shortly.

Get 10% Off On Alfawise C20 All Metal CNC Engraving Machine Laser

Get The Top Variants Of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Smartphone At Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 2, 2019

After being subject to all sorts of speculations and multiple leaks, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 smartphone was finally made available to the public earlier this year.

Its awe-inspiring features and top-end specs propelled the Redmi Note 7 to huge popularity among Xiaomi’s huge fanbase, the phone didn’t appeal to budget-conscious users, thanks to the steep price tag it carries.

In a bid to make the recently unveiled Redmi Note 7 available to those living on a tight budget, Xiaomi is now offering two well-received variants of the phone’s global version at considerably lowered prices on GeekBuying.

Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discounts, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout.

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

This variant of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 smartphone will ship with 4GB of RAM and offer 64GB in terms of internal storage capacity.

While you’d normally end up shelling out $322.99 on this model of the phone, Xiaomi is offering GeekBuying users to pre-order it for just $239.99.

You can extend this noteworthy discount by using coupon code GIZ_EBAJEYCL.
The coupon helps you save $36 more by reducing the retail price of the variant to only $229.99 during the checkout process.

You can follow this link to grab the discount. Note that the promo will come to an end in just nineteen days.

Pre-Order 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM Variant Of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (6GB RAM, 64GB ROM)

This is the slightly larger variant of the Redmi Note 7 smartphone that features 6GB of RAM along with 64GB of internal storage capacity for you to save your favorite content.

While this model would normally set you back $346.99, you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $269.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 22 percent drop in the phone’s original asking price.

On top of that, you can apply coupon code GIZ_WISHLXVN to get an extra $46 off.

In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the aforesaid variant simply by applying the coupon at checkout.

Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing. You can visit this link to avail the discount before the promo ends.

Get 22% Off On 6GB RAM, 64GB ROM Variant Of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Smartphone

The Vivo iQOO Smartphone Has Gone Up For Pre-Order On Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 2, 2019

The Vivo iQOO had been floating around the rumor mill and making multiple appearances online in the form of leaked renders ahead of its official unveiling.

Much to the delight of Vivo’s mammoth fanbase, the long-rumored iQOO smartphone is slated to hit the store shelves later this month.

Those who have been waiting with bated breath to get their hands on the upcoming Vivo-branded smartphone can now pre-order it on Giztop.

There are multiple variants of the Vivo iQOO smartphone including one that will ship with a whopping 12GB of RAM and offer a hearty 256GB of internal storage space.

Bearing a slightly steep $849 price tag, the aforesaid variant will be available in the optic blue color version.

There’s a lava orange color version of the phone that comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage capacity. This model will set you back $$549 on Giztop.
The optic blue-hued model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage space is up for pre-order carrying a $549 price sticker.

If you are willing to shell out $599, you can go for the lava orange color option of the 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM variant.

For the same price, you can pre-order the optic blue color version of the 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM variant of the Vivo iQOO smartphone.

The 8GB RAM, 256GB ROM variant that comes in optic blue color option retails for $649 on Giztop.

Let us take a gander at what the Vivo iQOO smartphone has to offer in terms of specifications:

6.41-inch waterdrop AMOLED display with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution.
7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor.
Adreno 640 GPU.
6GB/8GB/12GB RAM, and 128GB/256GB ROM.
12MP+13MP+2MP triple camera set at the back.
4000mAh battery that supports 44W super fast charging.
Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9.0 Pie.
Support Jovi Assistant, NFC.
In-screen fingerprint sensor for added protection.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Vivo iQOO smartphone and pre-order your favorite variant of the phone.

Pre-Order Vivo iQOO Smartphone

Buy Huawei Watch GT Sports Smart Watch For Just $179.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 2, 2019

Designed for those looking for a cost-effective smartwatch that doesn’t compromise of quality, the Huawei launched the Watch GT smartwatch comes in Sport and Classic variants.
Much to the relief of fitness purists who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a top-branded smartwatch, the Huawei Watch GT Sports has gone up for sale bearing a reduced price tag on GeekBuying.

Aside from doling out a noteworthy discount on the smartwatch, the Chinese online store is offering its loyal users a chance to save more money at checkout. So without further ado, let’s delve into the details.

The black color version of the Huawei Watch GT Sports would normally set you back $299.99, but you can buy it for just $189.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 37 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price.

Alternatively, you can go for the brown-tinted WATCH GT Sports smartwatch that usually retails for $299.99 on GeekBuying. Thanks to this 20 percent discount, you can now buy it for just $239.99.

Moreover, you can use coupon code GIZ_ROLBQBJE once you proceed to checkout and save $40 more.
In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the smartwatch further down to just $179.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon before placing your order.

An absolute steal at this price, the Huawei Watch GT Sports is loaded with awe-inspiring features. Here’s a brief of what the device has to offer in terms of specs and features.

39 inch AMOLED display with 454×454 pixels resolution and 326PPI (pixels per inch).
Bluetooth 4.2
Water resistant up to 5ATM
Barometer sensor, Ambient light sensor, Optical heart rate sensor, Magnetometer sensor, Gyroscope sensor, and Accelerometer sensor.
Activity tracking monitoring all day.
Pedometer, calories, standing data statistics, and activity intensity.
24-hour heart rate monitor.
Heart rate warning while exercising.
GPS, and NFC (built-in).
420mAh lithium-polymer battery with a standby time of two weeks.
Dimensions of 46.5 x 46.5 x 10.6 mm.
Weighing in at 46 grams (without strap).

In order to check out the full specification and take advantage of the discount, all you need to do is to head straight to this link without wasting time.

Note that the promo is slated to end in just three days. It is also worth noting that the coupon will be valid specifically for the black color version of the smartwatch for a limited period of time.

Get 32% Off On Huawei Watch GT Sports Smart Watch

Pre-Order Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Smartphone On Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 2, 2019

Touted as a slightly better variant of the recently released Redmi Note 7, the Redmi Note 7 Pro is the latest smartphone from Xiaomi’s popular sub-brand.

There’s an overwhelming hype around the Redmi Note 7 Pro phone’s imminent launch, which is slated to take place later this month.

The phone is expected to pack an upgraded Snapdragon 675 processor from Qualcomm along with other top-end specs and an impressive array of other features.

Much to the delight of those who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the larger sibling of the Redmi Note 7, the long-awaited Redmi Note 7 Pro has finally gone up for pre-order on Giztop.
Before we delve in details, here’s a brief glimpse of what the phone has to offer in terms of specifications:

6.3-inch screen, FHD+ display with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
5D Corning Gorilla 5 glass on top for added protection.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor along with Adreno 612 GPU, under the hood.
4GB/6GB RAM.
64GB/128GB onboard storage capacity (supports up to 256GB expansion via microSD card).
Sony IMX586 48.0MP rear-mounted camera.
13MP selfie camera
Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor placed on the back.
MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie OS.
4000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery with Quick Charge 4.

Aside from that, the phone boasts an impressive array of other features that completely justify the price tags its two variants normally carries.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro is available in 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, and a slightly larger 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM variants.

The model that ships with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage capacity carries a $299 price tag.

The other variant featuring 6GB of RAM and a hearty 128GB of onboard storage capacity, on the other hand, will set you back $349. Both variants are available in black color version only.

You can head straight to this link to pre-order the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone from Giztop.

Pre-Order Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

Buy The Global Version Of Xiaomi Mi 8 Smartphone At Reduced Price On Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 2, 2019

Xiaomi made the Mi 8 smartphone available to the public in June last year. Following in the footsteps of its well-received predecessors, the phone became an instant hit among Xiaomi’s huge fanbase.

In a bid to make the Mi 8 available to those living on a tight budget, the Chinese electronics giant is now offering the 6GB RAM, 64GB ROM, and the slightly larger 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM variants of the phone at reduced prices on Giztop.

The global version of the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone that ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage capacity usually sells for $449, but you can now buy it for just $349 on Giztop.

Those who fancy having more internal storage space capacity can go for the 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM variant that usually carries a $499 price tag. This global version of the phone is now available for just $399 on Giztop.
The Xiaomi Mi 8 boasts an impressive array of features that make it an irresistible smartphone. Here are some of the Xiaomi Mi 8 global version phone’s main features:

6.21-inch 2.5D Curved AMOLED screen display with FHD+ resolution of 2248 x1080 pixels.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core processor
12MP+12MP dual rear AI camera equipped with Sony IMX363 sensor.
20MP front-mounted camera.
6GB LPDDR4x dual-channel RAM.
64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 flash storage.
3400mAh battery, Quick Charge 4.0+ 18W.
MIUI 10 base on Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

You can visit this link to check out the full specification of the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone and grab the great discount before the promo comes to an end.

Buy Xiaomi Mi 8 Global Version

Buy Olmaster EB-1050U3 HDD Dock Base And STmagic SPT31 SSD At Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 2, 2019

GeekBuying has launched the ‘New Arrivals of TOSHIBA, SEAGATE and Xiaomi’ promotion sale.

As part of the recently kicked-off promo, the Chinese online known for offering the country’s best electronic items at unbeatable prices will be offering its users to get 10 percent off on first 50 pieces of select items from Toshiba, Xiaomi and Seagate. But that’s not all.

The promotion page features a wide range of electronic products that have been split into several categories.

Aside from taking advantage of the 10% off coupon IUWSWJDS, GeekBuying users will be eligible to avail great discounts on SSD enclosures, flash drives, networking and a slew of computer accessories.

We’ll take a gander at a couple of accessories that usually cost you a bomb but have currently gone up for sale bearing lowered prices on GeekBuying. Moreover, we’ll show how you can get extra discounts at checkout.

Olmaster EB-1050U3 USB 3.0 Portable Mobile HDD Dock Base

This plug-and-play device is extremely convenient to use and supports USB2.0 and USB3.0 specifications. Moreover, it is compatible with all 2.5 or 3.5 inches SATA I / II / III HDD and SSD.

The Olmaster-branded HDD dock base would normally set you back $49.99, but you can now it for $37.99 on GeekBuying.

You can extend this 24 percent discount by applying coupon code GIZ_ZHCGOPGH.
The aforesaid coupon helps you save $5 more by reducing the retail price of the Olmaster EB-1050U3 to just $32.99 during the checkout process.

You can follow this link to grab the discount and use the aforesaid coupon to get an extra discount before it expires.

Get 24% Off On Olmaster EB-1050U3 USB 3.0 Portable Mobile HDD Dock Base

STmagic SPT31 1TB Mini Portable M.2 SSD USB3.1 Solid State Drive

Housed in a precision metal case, the STmagic SPT31 SSD has a thickness of 9mm and weighs in at just 40g, making it extremely convenient to handle.

The device is equipped with USB3.1 interface for high-speed transmission and it supports UASP mode.

Moreover, it enables you to carry your own operating system as it supports to run Windows To Go on various computers.

The 1TB variant of the STmagic SPT31 SSD usually retails for $199.99, but it is currently up for grabs carrying a considerably lowered price of just $144.99 on GeekBuying.
Aside from taking advantage of the discount, you can apply coupon code GIZ_SIBTCEWY to get an extra $23 off.

In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the STmagic SPT31 SSD further down to only $139.99 simply by applying the coupon before placing your order.

You can head straight to this link in order to avail the discount. Note that the promo will come to an end in just three days.

Get 28% Off On STmagic SPT31 1TB SSD

Check Out New Arrivals of TOSHIBA, SEAGATE and Xiaomi Promotion

Xiaomi Mi 9 vs LG G8 ThinQ vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 1, 2019

During the previous month, a big part of the top-selling smartphone brands released at least one flagship: that is why February was the most interesting month of the year. Among the devices released there is Xiaomi’s main flagship: the Mi 9, as well as the long-awaited LG G8 ThinQ and the first ZTE’s 5G smartphone: the Axon 10 Pro. In this comparison, we will tell you which company seems to have done the best job under every aspect with their latest flagships. You can let us know if you agree with our statements by using the comment box at the end of the article.

Xiaomi Mi 9 vs LG G8 ThinQ vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G

	Xiaomi Mi 9	LG G8 ThinQ	ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm, 173 g	151.9 x 71.8 x 8.4 mm, 167 g	159.2 x 73.4 x 7.9 mm
DISPLAY	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED	6.1 inches, 1440 x 3120p (Quad HD+), AMOLED	6.47 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, MIUI	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie
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	Triple 48 + 16 + 12 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.2 20 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 12 + 16 + 12 MP, f/1.5, f/1.9 and f/2.4 Dual 8 MP + TOF sensor f/1.7 front camera	Triple 48 + 20 + 8 MP, f/1.8 20 MP front camera
BATTERY	3300 mAh, fast charging with Quick Charge 4+, wireless charging	3500 mAh, fast charging and wireless charging	4000 mAh, fast charging with Quick Charge 4+, wireless charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot, MIL-STD-810G, waterproof	Dual SIM slot, waterproof (IP68), 5G support

Design

Xiaomi Mi 9 is one of the most stylish phones that you can actually get at a modest price. And it is also the most beautiful one of this trio. Its wonderful glass back and its high screen-to-body ratio are the main elements making it so impressive. The second place, in my opinion, goes to ZTE Axon 10 Pro for a cleaner look thanks to its in-display fingerprint reader and its narrow bezels. Even though I think LG V8 ThinQ has a more outdated design, there is to award it for the best build quality. While Xiaomi Mi 9 does not offer any kind of certification and ZTE Axon 10 Pro has just the IP68 certification, LG G8 ThinQ has both the IP68 standard and the military-grade certification, so it is fully waterproof and drop resistant.

Display

While it is not the best flagship you can find when it comes to the design, LG G8 ThinQ has one of the most outstanding displays and it is way better than Xiaomi Mi 9 and ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G. Indeed, it offers more detail and even a more accurate color reproduction with a wide color gamut and a high brightness. Some may just not like that its display is smaller: just 6.1 inches against 6.39 and 6.49 inches of its rivals (19.5:9 aspect ratio). But hey, there is always a compromise to face. LG G8 ThinQ supports an innovative air gesture system that allows controlling the phone without even touching the screen. That looks very comfortable.

Hardware/Software

It is worth focusing on connectivity while talking about the hardware side because ZTE Axon 10 Pro is one of the first 5G-enabled phones. That is why I would choose it without thinking twice. All these devices are equipped with a Snapdragon 855 chipset, but the Axon 10 Pro also has the Snapdragon X50 which enables the support to 5G networks and blazing speeds in download and upload. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi 9 comes with more RAM in its most expensive version: up to 8 GB. But it has no expandable storage, unlike LG G8 ThinQ and ZTE Axon 10 Pro.

Camera

On the paper, Xiaomi Mi 9 seems to have the triple rear camera that will deliver the best photo quality, but we can not give a definitive verdict until we tested all of these devices thoroughly. Note that all these devices come with a triple camera composed of a main sensor, a telephoto lens, and an ultrawide lens. But LG G8 ThinQ may be able to shoot better selfies with its dual selfie camera sporting a very bright focal aperture and a TOF 3D sensor that will be used for AR appliances and authentication.

Battery

With its huge 4000 mAh battery, ZTE Axon 10 Pro should deliver a very long battery life, way longer than both Xiaomi Mi 9 and LG G8 ThinQ. It should have no problems lasting a full day even with stressed usage patterns. On the other hand, LG G8 ThinQ will not be disappointing with its above-average 3500 mAh battery. Xiaomi Mi 9 should be the less convincing one as its battery is even smaller. A great thing of all these flagships is the fact that all of them support a fast charging technology as well as Qi wireless charging, thanks to their glass backs.

Price

Unfortunately, Xiaomi Mi 9 is the only device of this trio that is already in the market. It recently debuted with a starting price tag of just €449 for the configuration with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. Given that they did not hit the shelves yet (and do not expect the ZTE Axon 10 Pro anytime soon as it is a 5G device), we do not know how much they will cost. Without knowing the prices, I would go for the ZTE Axon 10 Pro because of its bigger battery and the support to 5G connectivity, as well as its cool camera department, stereo speakers and wide display.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 9 goes out of stock within 53 seconds during first flash sale

Xiaomi Mi 9 vs LG G8 ThinQ vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G: PRO and CONS

LG G8 ThinQ

PROS

Best build quality
Great display
Advanced audio
Fast and wireless charging

CONS

Uglier design

Xiaomi Mi 9

PROS

Wireless charging
Great build quality
Amazing cameras
Affordable price

CONS

No micro SD

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G

PROS

Bigger battery
5G
Wireless charging
Waterproof

CONS

Pricey

Vivo iQOO Hands on Pictures: Sleek and powerful Gaming smartphone

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 1, 2019

Vivo, one of the top Chinese smartphone manufacturers, hours ago released its first smartphone under the new IQOO lineup. Xiaomi and OPPO are two Chinese brand that recently released different smartphone under its sub brand with Vivo joining it’s counterpart. For those wondering, IQOO stands for Quest On and On. The smartphone would hit the market with the name “IQOO”.

The smartphone comes with lots of amazing features which make it suitable for gamers and high performance users. the device sports a 6.4-inch waterdrop AMOLED display with high 91.7% screen to body ratio. It is embedded with a Snapdragon 855 processor with four memory variants which includes 6+128GB, 8+128GB, 8+256GB, and the big monstrous 12+256GB version. This shows that Vivo is out this time to give it strong to the market and it also features a unique back design to differentiate it from other competitors in the market.

The smartphone comes in two different colours, the Electro-optic Blue and Lava Orange with both colors featuring Halo light strip at the back which would be an additional advantage for gamers. What’s the function of this strip? It comes up automatically when you finish a particular milestone during gameplay, giving a sense of achievement. In the camera department, it’s features a triple camera setup, with a 12MP IMX 363 primary sensor, 13MP wide angle lens and a 2MP lens for background blur. There doesn’t seem to be OIS on board, but you do get EIS. For selfies, there’s a 12MP sensor for capturing those amazing moment.

Under the hood is a 4000mAh battery which would give gamers a considerate gaming time when fully charge. The battery is supported with a 44W charger which would charge the device fully in just 45mins. Other features include Jovi Assistant, NFC, screen fingerprint, and a new Funtouch OS 9 based on Android Pie. Lastly, the device features a two monster touch buttons on the side. The two button comes into use when playing game improving gameplay. Vivo also announced that IQOO is the official smartphone of KPL (King Pro League). See more photos below

Vivo Z3 gets a new emerald color option in 6/64GB+6/128GB variants

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 1, 2019

Vivo has announced a new color variant for the Vivo Z3 smartphone. It was launched last year with some mid-level specs carrying Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 and 4/6 GB RAM. The new color option will obviously attract some new users and it will feel premium while carrying it. Already, Vivo Z3 is present in four different colors of Starry Night, Aurora Blue and Dream Powder.

The new Vivo Z3 emerald color is inspired by natural gemstone color. Vivo has used 3D nano-scale dip dye plating process to instill emerald color on the beautiful yet elegant device. It is giving a more premium, warm and dazzling look to the Vivo Z3. Along with these features Vivo Z3 is equipped with the Dual Turbo GPU engine. It improves the graphics performance of the device by 27.6% and helps to attain excellent application fluency while rendering.

Vivo Z3 features 6.3 inches IPS LCD display, 1080 x 2280 pixels resolution with a 19:9 aspect ratio. It powers with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 chipset and pairs 4/6GB RAM. Vivo Z3 has 64/128 GB of internal storage options and it can be expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. The phone is packed with a dual camera setup which includes 16MP + 2MP sensors. On the front side of the phone, there is a 12 MP camera sensor for selfies.

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Vivo Z3 comes with a 3315 mAh of battery. Talking about connectivity options, the phone is a dual-SIM device supports 4G connections. Other features include Wi-Fi 802.11, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth, GPS with A-GPS, microUSB 2.0, etc.

The new Vivo Z3 emerald color will be available for purchase on March 6. Customers have to shell out 1968 Yuan (~$293) for 6+64GB Vivo Z3 emerald color and the bigger 128GB will be available for 2098 Yuan (~$312).

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TikTok app hits a milestone as downloads surpass one billion on Apple and Google app stores

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 1, 2019

Social video app TikTok, also known as Douyin in China, was launched in China in September 2016. The media app was later introduced to the overseas market in 2017 and since then, it has been one success story to the other. The latest in TikTok’s success is that the app has hit a new milestone with more than one billion downloads recorded globally. This was released in the latest Store Intelligence estimates report published by Sensor Tower.

TikTok is a media app for creating and sharing short videos and is owned by ByteDance.The app has seen consistent usage by individuals who use it to share short videos of people doing silly stuff ranging from lip-syncing or dancing to popular songs, among others. It is available on the Apple app store and on Google Play store from where the data was collated.

Interestingly, the figures exclude downloads in China. Thus, the number of downloads globally may likely be way higher than one billion. The report also showed that the number of new users using the app reached 71.3 million persons. Other details include that 25 percent of TikTok’s downloads to date have come from India, and the userbase is estimated to be about 250 million. In January alone, 43 percent of new users were from India, compared to 9.5 percent in the same period last year. That underscores the growing popularity of the app in India. The number of new users in the US also grew as 9% of TikTok’s January installs were from the US compared to 5.6 percent last year. The app was also the number one non-game app in the US in January. In addition, the app was ranked as the number three app globally in terms of new installs across both Apple and Google app stores in January.

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Vivo IQOO Gaming Flagship launched with Monster Halo lights, Touch buttons, and High-end Hardware

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 1, 2019

Vivo has just released its first smartphone under the new IQOO lineup. In case you are wondering, IQOO stands for I Quest On and On. With this move, the company joins the likes of its Chinese counterparts like Xiaomi and OPPO who have successfully released compelling smartphones from its sub-brands in the past few months. Interestingly, the phone is being called simply as the IQOO.

IQOO is a lineup aimed at gamers and high-performance users. The phone comes with the top of the line Snapdragon 855 processor in four memory variants, 6+128GB, 8+128GB, 8+256GB, and a monster version with 12+256GB. Much of the phone’s design is standard, featuring a waterdrop screen up front with a high screen to body ratio and triple camera setup at the back with the IQOO logo placed vertically. However, Vivo does try to differentiate it from the competition by giving it a unique back design. There are two colors available for the phone, Electro-optic Blue and Lava Orange and both the variants feature Halo light strip at the back. It automatically lights up when you finish a particular milestone during gameplay, giving a sense of achievement. Overall, with this LED light strip and performance car inspired design, the IQOO stands apart from its rivals at this price tag.

Coming back to the specs, the phone has a 6.4-inch waterdrop AMOLED display with high 91.7% screen to body ratio. The triple camera setup at the back consists of a 12MP IMX 363 primary sensor with a 13MP wide angle lens and a 2MP lens for background blur. There doesn’t seem to be OIS on board, but you do get EIS. Up front, there’s a 12MP sensor for selfies.

Apart from the powerful Snapdragon 855 processor inside and up to 12GB of RAM (in the monster version), there are a couple of other reasons why the Vivo IQOO is good for gaming. The phone has what Vivo calls as Multi-turbo. The phone comes with a number of Turbo features like AI Turbo (improves popular app speeds by around 30%), Net Turbo (seamless switch between Wi-Fi and 4G when gaming), Cooling Turbo (the phone comes with super liquid cooling inside), Center Turbo, and Game turbo (prioritizes system resources for smooth gameplay).

Another highlight of the Vivo IQOO are the two monster touch buttons on the side. These pressure sensitive buttons can come in really handy during gameplay, improving your gameplay. Further, the phone features 4D gaming 2.0+, which basically means that it has professional grade haptics and surround sound for immersive gaming. Vivo also announced that IQOO was the official smartphone of KPL (King Pro League).

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Finally, there’s a large 4000mAh battery on board to support long hours of gaming. With the provided 44W charger, topping up the battery to 100% would just take 45 minutes! Note that the standard 6+128GB variant supports a slower 22.5W charging standard, but the rest of the higher-end models come with 44W charging support. Other features include Jovi Assistant, NFC, screen fingerprint, and a new Funtouch OS 9 based on Android Pie.

Pricing for the Vivo IQOO variants are as follows:

2998 Yuan ($447) — 6GB RAM +128GB ROM + 22.5W Charging
3298 Yuan ($491) — 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM + 44W Charging
3598 Yuan ($536) — 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM + 44W Charging
4298 Yuan ($641) — 12GB RAM +256GB ROM + 44W Charging

IQOO will go up for reservations today in China, followed by its first sale on March 6 via leading retailers like JD.com, TMALL, and Suning.com.

Bengaluru-based Signalchip reveals India’s first semiconductor chips for 4G and 5G NR modems

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 1, 2019

Signalchip, India based fab-less semiconductor company which has revealed India’s first semiconductor chips for 4G and 5G modems. Today, at an event in New Delhi, Signalchip made the announcement of the new semiconductors in the presence of Telecom secretary Aruna Sundararajan. The new launch has added India into the elite category of countries who can build and design semiconductor chips. There are only 8 countries around the globe which are capable of manufacturing these kinds of chips.

In brief, Signaltech said that the new series of chips namely SCBM34XX and SCRF34XX/45XX have been developed after deep R&D for the past 8 years. The code-named ‘Agumbe’ semiconductor chips are specially crafted for 4G and 5G modems. In total Signalchip has unveiled four chips and the details are as follow:

SCBM3412: a single chip 4G/LTE modem including the baseband and transceiver sections in a single device
SCBM3404: a single chip 4X4 LTE baseband modem
SCRF3402: a 2X2 transceiver for LTE
SCRF4502: a 2X2 transceiver for 5G NR standards

Additionally, these new chips have been embedded with NAVIC, India’s own satellite navigation system. It is built on the SCRF1401, RF transceiver chip launched in 2015 by Signalchip.

Further, speaking at the occasion, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan, said, “This is a proud moment for India’s Digital Communications industry. I congratulate the Signalchip team for designing India’s first indigenous semiconductor chips for 4G/LTE and 5G NR modems. India aspires to take a leadership role in developing inclusive 5G technologies for economic self-sufficiency and strategic needs of the country. These chips are a significant step in this direction as they have the potential to cater to the growing digital connectivity needs of the next 5 billion users, by enabling high-performance mobile networks at lower cost.” She added, “The Signalchip team’s persistence over the 8-year R&D period and the commitment shown by Sridhar Vembu to believe in this vision is indeed commendable.”

These new chips are particularly designed to evolve new network architectures like RAN/CRAN. With the invent of these chips, companies now have the potential to design more complex chips which can directly integrate for advanced 5G NR features. Signalchip’s new high performance and cost-efficient systems are capable to enable densification of India’s vast networks.

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Signalchip’s founder and CEO, Himanshu Khasnis said that until now devices manufactured in India or imported from outside use imported silicon chips. He further added that it is quite a complex and challenging activity which need deep R&D and mastery of different domains. Himanshu stressed on the pros of the indigenously developed silicon chips and quoted that, “wireless communication is central to almost all economic, strategic and domestic activities happening today, the ability to indigenously design and develop silicon chips is vital for the security and prosperity of our country.”

Well, it is a significant development, which has allowed India to enter the elite group of countries developing semiconductor chipsets.

Huawei’s CEO takes a swipe at Samsung’s Galaxy Fold, thinks the design is bad

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 1, 2019

A couple of years back, folding smartphones looked like concepts that may never see the light of day. But this year has already seen the official launch of two foldable smartphones – the Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X. Both the Mate X and Galaxy Fold were showcased at the Mobile World Congress 2019 and were unarguably the kings of MWC in Barcelona this week. Both models embody the long wait and anticipation for foldable phones.

Although both the Mate X and Galaxy Fold are foldable, they employ different designs. Huawei’s CEO Richard Yu spoke recently about the design of both models and as would be expected, he prefers the Mate X. Now, we can’t be too surprised about that but he gave reasons why he thinks the Mate X’s design is better. Richard Yu recently revealed to Business Insider that Huawei at the same time worked on different foldable phone projects with one having a semblance to that of the Galaxy Fold. He even claims their design was even better but he personally killed its development because “it was bad”.

Richard Yu further added that; “I feel having two screens, a front screen and a back screen, makes the phone too heavy”, speaking about the Galaxy Fold. This may not be far from reality as the Mate X is thinner and may be a better reflection of what most people think a foldable phone should look like. That is a phone that you can use and instantly transform to a tablet instead of switching screens. But then, the Galaxy Fold protects the soft foldable screen better than the Mate X since the outer display is stronger.

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Blackberry sues Twitter, accuses it of patent infringement

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 1, 2019

Most of us will definitely remember the era when BlackBerry held sway and everyone wants to own a Blackberry smartphone. All that changed with the advent of Android phones and the fluidity it brought in terms of user interface. Well, Blackberry still controls a lot of patents to date and even though the company is out contention in the industry, it holds a number of patents. Blackberry has accused Twitter of infringing on six of its patents.

Both companies are locked in a legal tussle, instituted by Blackberry which accused Twitter of infringing on some of its patents covering things like push notifications, silencing notifications for a message thread and mobile advertising techniques. In the suit, the Canadian company which referred to itself as a pioneer in mobile messaging, alleged that Twitter “created mobile messaging applications that co-opt BlackBerry’s innovations, using a number of the innovative user interface and functionality enhancing features that made BlackBerry’s products such a critical and commercial success in the first place.”

This lawsuit is similar to the one Blackberry filed against Facebook last year. In the case of Facebook, BlackBerry cited seven patents that relate to security, user interface features, battery-efficient status updates, mobile messaging in games and, similarly to its issue with Twitter, silencing notifications. Facebook was later to file a countersuit where it alleged that Blackberry infringed on five of its patents. The two suits are still in litigation and so, we don’t expect a resolution to emerge from this new suit anytime soon.

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Xiaomi Redmi 7 global launch could be nearing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 1, 2019

The Xiaomi Redmi 7 has been approved by multiple certification bodies in the recent past. Today, the smartphone has been certified by NBTC in Thailand and TKDN in Indonesia. Now that the phone has bagged approval from multiple bodies, it appears that its global launch is close at hand.

The NBTC and TKDN listings of the M180F6LG model number have not revealed any information on its specifications. As Singapore’s IMDA body had certified the M180F6LG as Redmi 7, the NBTC certification also confirms the same moniker. In the previous, the FCC body in the U.S. had also certified by the M180F6LG smartphone.

Through the FCC listing it was revealed that the handset could be arriving with a display of around 6.2 inches. The dimensions of the handset are 157 x 76mm. The MIUI 10 based Android OS will be available preinstalled on the handset. The FCC documents have revealed that the Redmi 7 has three modes like 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage.

The 3C authority of China had three model numbers of the smartphone such as M180F6LE, M180F6LC and M180F6LT. It also confirmed that the phone will be shipped with a 10W charger. It indicated that the phone could be packed with modest specs.

Redmi is yet to confirm on the existence of the Redmi 7 series. The company has recently launched the Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone in India. In China, the handset will be announced on March 18. Probably, the Chinese manufacturer may announce the Redmi 7 by the end of this month or early next month. It could be priced between 700 and 800 Yuan ($104 to $119).

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The Redmi Note 7 Pro that was announced yesterday comes with a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display and an attractive glass rear. The Snapdragon 675 powers the 4 GB RAM + 64 Gb storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions of the phone. It receives power from 4,000mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4.0. It is equipped with a 13-megapixel selfie camera and a dual camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. The 64 GB and 128 GB editions of the Redmi Note 7 Pro are respectively priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$197) and Rs. 16,999 (~$239).

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Get custom designed Caviar iPhone XS and XS Max for $6390

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 1, 2019

Caviar is a Russian brand which is known for its luxury and exclusive smartphone models. The designing company usually gives a more premium look to the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy Smartphones. They make the smartphones a luxury item by engraving superior material such as gold, diamonds and by doing designing on the device. This time Caviar is set to launch a new series of custom-made jewelry editions of iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.

Cavier is bringing a Prima collection of three classic Russian ballers including Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, and La Bayadere. These three new models will be represented by one heroine of respected ballets. Pria Collection new designs from Caviar use more than 20 diamonds per device. These engravements on the phone’s exterior make it look fantastic and more beautiful. Further, the Artcraft on the device is done manually, and it takes around 12 days to finish it on a single piece.

As looking above in the image, each one of the models looks superficial, and each one has its own aura. The Caviar iPhone XS/XS Max AURORA carries golden plating with diamonds present on the backside. It is available for a whopping $6380. The next one is the Odette edition which hosts silver engraving along with diamonds and starts from $6490. The most premium NIKIYA carries a sculpture in multiple colors on the back and is available for $6760. You can know more about the new Caver Prima edition iPhone models in an introductory video below:

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In order to buy these premium caviar iPhone XS and XS Max variants, you can head over to their website. The new Prima edition is mainly designed as “an ideal gift for a woman.” The company also carries some other limited editions of both Samsung and Apple iPhone devices. Cavier ships the devices internationally.

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