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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.

Get 40% Off On X8 TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds

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

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Jeet

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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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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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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.

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

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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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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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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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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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.

Buy Lenovo Z5 Pro GT For Only $575.99

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

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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.

Get 32% Off On Huawei MediaPad T2 4G Phablet

Check Out 2019 Gearbest Best Sellers Deals

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

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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.

Huawei Enjoy 9s to have Dewdrop display, 24MP triple rear camera and more according to leaked poster

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 6, 2019

The Huawei Enjoy 9 is a mid-range phone that was released in December 2018. Now a leaked poster has revealed it is set to get a new sibling called the Enjoy 9s.

The photo was shared on Weibo and it shows the upper part of the phone’s display and a few key specs. The Huawei Enjoy 9s will have a Dewdrop display just like the Huawei Enjoy 9. There is no mention of the screen resolution but the screen is 6.21-inches in size.

The poster also reveals the phone will come with an AI triple camera setup one of which is a 24MP ultra-wide sensor. The Enjoy 9s will have 128GB of storage and run EMUI 9.0 out of the box.

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Alldocube F40 Quad Driver Earphones is a perfect affordable accessory at $71.99!

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 6, 2019

Relaxing is another mode of recharging yourself. For many people, relaxing is a word for listening to music; they always keep hogging for good earphones. Although there are many premium and excellent earphones available in the market but only a few fall in the category of being affordable. Today, Alldocube F40 Quad Driver has appeared as best affordable yet powerful earphones available in the market. The new headsets carry three dynamic drivers making the sound more deep and realistic. Similarly, there are many other refinements which make it sound more pragmatic.

Mainly talking about the Alldocube F40, it carries three dynamic drivers and one balanced armature to output a wide range of sound frequencies. All these non-destructive 4 frequency division technology has its own functionality in the earphones as detailed below:

NanoFiber Diaphragm Driver Handles The Bass
Composite Diaphragm Driver Responsible For The Midrange
Graphene Diaphragm Driver Handles The Treble
Exclusive Custom FLT K3 Handles Ultra High Frequency

The new accessory is quite affordable if we compare its features to the other competitors. For example, a similar model from 1more can burn a hole of $200 in your pocket. While you can get the same features at an affordable price of $71.99 with Alldocube F40 Quad Driver Earphones. Despite the facts, the company has revealed a new video of the accessory, which you can check below:

Its design will have a natural feel as the company is working to bring a unique and elegant pattern inspired by nature. Further, the device will carry the anti-oxidation copper core around the neck to keep vibration isolated from your ears. Users can use it with any Android or iOS devices such as tablets, laptops, and smartphones. It just needs a 3.5 mm headphone jack to fit in the port for smooth functioning of the earphones.

Read More: Alldocube X Media tablet carrying Super AMOLED display as like of Samsung Galaxy Fold available now

It would be better if you could use the earphones with Alldocube X tablet as it carries AKM HiFi sound chip. Its huge impressive display can make the experience more indulging. Although, users can buy the Alldocube F40 earphones for the price of $71.99 from Aliexpress once it gets available.

Ulefone S11 design details and other specs revealed ahead of its launch

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 6, 2019

After learning about various new advancements at MWC 2019, Ulefone is here with a slew of new smartphones. Ulefone always stuns customers with different kind of devices. Recently, they have announced the Ulefone Power 3L with a huge 6350 mAh battery. In order to cater to a different set of users, the Chinese smartphone maker keeps on evolving new devices with a different set of features. Today, Ulefone S11 has leaked in a video flaunting its design and other specifications. just before its official launch.

As per the new video of Ulefone S11, the new device carries information about the triple rear camera module. If we believe the video, then it is sure that its predecessors purely inspire the new Ulefone S11 design. It is carrying the heritage of perfectly designed Ulefone S series.

Although, we can see a triple camera sensor along with an LED flash on the rear side of the devices. There’s also a speaker grill present on the bottom side of the device along with the Ulefone branding. Its camera module is firmly embedded into the middle of the device as like of various high-end devices. Ulefone S11 carries a gradient color on the rear side which is giving it a premium. From the video, it appears that the S11 will carry a glossy back which will surely make it more appealing.

On the front side, the device hosts a 6.1-inch ultra waterdrop display with a earphone grill on the top. Its huge display is undoubtedly going to provide users a vivid viewing experience. Ulefone S11 has got a rounded display with “chin” bezels on either side of the device

Moreover, we can see the User Interface of the device which seems to be fully refined. The physical keys can be seen on the right of the device.

Additionally, the video also showered some light on the hardware specs. Ulefone S11 will come with 6.1 inch HD display carrying high screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by an MT6580 processor and carries 1 GB RAM with 16 GB ROM. In the absence of a fingerprint sensor, the device incorporates face-unlock for secure and fast authentication. It carries NFC and Google Pay integration feature along with the usual WiFi, Bluetooth, and WiFi direct connectivity options.

Read more: Ulefone Power 6 design revealed during the MWC 2019 in Barcelona (video)

In the camera section, the device carries a triple rear camera module of 12-megapixels + 5-megapixels + 5-megapixels sensors. Its camera devices are said to carry the ArcSoft algorithm for more clear and vivid photos. For selfies, Ulefone S11 comes with an 8-megapixel sensor.

It runs on the Android 9.0 Pie and will come in Black, Blue, and Twilight color options. The company has not stated anything regarding its launch, but we expect that it could happen soon.

Sony exec reveals hilarious reason why its smartphones never had good cameras

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Mar 6, 2019

Sony has garnered a towering reputation as a supplier of camera sensors used on many smartphones, including flagships till date. Despite this, the company has never really released a smartphone with powerful cameras that could compete with the best ones around in the past few years. Sony’s senior manager of global marketing, Adam Marsh, has now revealed the reason for this.

The Sony exec disclosed in a recent interview with Trusted Reviews that a rivalry between the mobile and Alpha mirrorless camera divisions of the company was responsible for the disappointing results. Marsh stated that “Even though we’re one company, there are still sometimes barriers that Alpha doesn’t want to give Mobile certain things because all of a sudden you have the same as what a 3,000-pound camera’s got.” He further disclosed that the barrier is gone to some extent, as the camera division now acknowledge that having a smartphone and camera that gives you the same experience was a good thing.

Marsh also disclosed that the change is connected to a recent reshuffle that saw Kimio Maki, formerly head of the Alpha division, take over as the head of Sony Mobile. The new mobile chief reportedly halted work on the expected Xperia XZ4 with the aim of revamping the company approach to smartphone design. The new approach saw Maki fostering collaboration between the various brands and the mobile division. As a result of this, experiences are now being shared across the Cybershot, Alpha and Xperia brands, the executive explained. He equally touted the possibility of software features from the Alpha cameras to come to the Sony Xperia line. Perhaps, Sony may just be the first to give us that DSLR camera experience on a smartphone we all crave for. Will we ever see that happening?

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

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 6, 2019

When the Redmi 7 showed up on TENAA earlier this week, the listing revealed it will come with an octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz. There have been guesses as to which processor that is and now two hands-on videos have revealed the chipset under the hood.

The hands-on videos are from the Vietnamese YouTube channels Tony Phùng Studio and Dương Dê. The former is actually a comparison between the Redmi 7 and the Redmi Note 7 but both videos reveal the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 632 as shown by the AIDA64 app.

https://youtu.be/2-G3RnAuhSM

The 14nm Snapdragon 632 has eight Kryo 250 cores clocked at 1.8GHz and an Adreno 506 GPU. It has a Snapdragon X9 LTE model and a Hexagon 546 DSP. It is the same chipset inside the Honor 8C. The second video shows the Redmi 7 scored 101949 points on AnTuTu.

With respect to design, the Redmi 7 in both videos is the blue variant. It has a waterdrop notch but its bezels are thicker than that of the Redmi Note 7. It also has a triple card slot which allows you to use a MicroSD card and two SIM cards at the same time.

The dual cameras are arranged vertically with an LED flash below the setup while a fingerprint scanner sits in the middle. The Redmi 7 also has a MicroUSB port at the bottom and an audio jack at the top.

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Oppo F11 vs Meizu Note 9 vs Redmi Note 7 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 6, 2019

If you thought that the long-awaited Redmi Note 7 Pro is the only 2019 upper-midrange that really deserves attention, you were wrong. Today, Oppo and Meizu announced their perfect answer to the new Xiaomi’s best-buy and they look impressive if compared to their prices. We are talking about the Oppo F11 and the Meizu Note 9: two incredible rivals that not everyone would easily expect this year. Which of these three devices can really be the dominator of the midrange segment? You can discover it and learn about all the differences between these handsets by going ahead with this hard but exciting comparison.

Oppo F11 vs Meizu Note 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

	Oppo F11	Meizu Note 9	Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	161.3 x 76.1 x 8.8 mm, 190 grams	153.1 x 74.4 x 8.7 mm, 170 grams	159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm, 186 grams
DISPLAY	6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD	6.2 inches, 1080 x 2244p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, 18.7:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 409 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	MediaTek Helio P70, octa-core 2.1 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, octa-core 2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, Color OS	Android 9 Pie, Flyme	Android 9 Pie, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.7 20 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.4 13 MP front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh, fast charging with VOOC 3.0	4000 mAh, fast charging with mCharge	4000 mAh, Fast Charging with Quick Charge 4
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

Just choose depending on your tastes, because each of these phones offers a futuristic design with a waterdrop notch and a wonderful back available in gradient color variants. I would personally discard the Oppo F11 due to its bigger dimensions making it less usable with one hand and harder to keep in a pocket. Instead, I would award the Redmi Note 7 Pro for its water resistance. Despite its specs sheet does not mention any IP certification, teardowns revealed that it is indeed water resistant and the company confirmed it.

Display

We discarded the Oppo F11 from the design comparison because of its dimensions, but that goes in favor of the display. This device has a huge 6.53-inch panel that is much more comfortable for advanced users, gamers and productivity. Further, it comes with the LTPS technology that should help to deliver a better experience. Oppo F11 wins the display comparison, but given that we are talking about mid-rangers and usually there are very marginal differences between the displays of midrange phones, do not give too much importance to this.

Specs & Software

You get exactly the same hardware department for the Meizu Note 9 and Redmi Note 7 Proo: a Snapdragon 675 chipset paired with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. Instead, Oppo F11 comes with a slightly less impressive Mediatek Helio P70. So, just like displays, it will even hard to notice the differences between the speed and reactivity of these phones, in every scenario. In each case, you get high-end performances as these devices are equipped with an upper-midrange SoC that is able to handle every task in a very good way. I would personally go for the Redmi Note 7 Pro because it is the only one to boast a micro SD slot allowing to expand the internal storage. Most of the people like its customized user interface more, even though this does not count so much.

Camera

The new Samsung’s ISOCELL Bright GM1 sensor with its resolution of 48 MP became mainstream among midrange devices and it allows a stunning level of detail even on phones that are a lot far from top camera phones, for both performances and prices. We still did not test all the cameras of these handsets, but we do not expect significative differences in photo quality, regarding the rear camera setup. What will probably change more is the selfie experience, in which Oppo F11 and Meizu Note 9 should offer something more. Oppo F11 may be the real selfie master here.

Battery

The huge batteries of these devices are probably what will distinguish these devices from most of their concurrence. All feature a huge 4000 mAh unit and all support a fast charging technology. Judging from the specs on the paper, Meizu Note 9 and Redmi Note 7 Pro may last slightly more than Oppo F11 due to their smaller and more efficient displays. But the software optimizations will have the last word here.

Price

With incredibly similar specs sheets, what makes the difference is the price, and this is a point for the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Meizu Note 9. They start from about €200/$225, while Oppo F11 starts from €250/$280. Overall, I would go for the Redmi Note 7 Pro.

Read More: Oppo F11 with MediaTek Helio P70 chipset and 4GB RAM announced in India for Rs. 19,990 ($283)

Oppo F11 vs Meizu Note 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

PROs

Nice hardware
Affordable price
Great camera
Big battery
Micro SD slot

CONS

Nothing particular

Meizu Note 9

PROs

Good hardware
Nice cameras
Big battery
Affordable

CONS

No micro SD slot

Oppo F11

PROs

Bigger display
Nice cameras
Big battery
Good hardware

CONS

No micro SD slot
More expensive

Meizu Note 9 scores 180,381 points on AnTuTu, surpassing earlier SD675 score!

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Mar 6, 2019

Meizu went officially with the affordable and premium mid-range Meizu Note 9 today in China. The device happens to be the second model after the Redmi note 7 Pro to feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 675 chipset. until recently, Meizu phones hardly feature Qualcomm chipset so the Meizu Note 9 is a special phone. This is the most powerful Qualcomm chipset we’ve seen on a Meizu phone since the company settled its dispute with the US chipmaker.

On AnTuTu, the Meizu Note 9 recorded a lofty score of 180,381 which is pretty impressive for a mid-range model. The score is even higher than the AnTuTu score which the Snapdragon 675 posted when it was benchmarked a few months back. Back in January, AnTuTu posted a score of 174,402 points for the SD675. Thus, this new score is plain surprising.

We can’t tell why the score is higher now but it is possible the SD675 chipset onboard the Meizu Note 9 is clocked at the highest frequency. The Snapdragon 675 chipset is surprisingly more powerful than the Snapdragon 710 which had an AnTuTu score of 170K. It is equally more powerful than the Snapdragon 670 SoC which managed to score 150,000 points. In addition, Meizu’s Hyper Gaming technology for optimized gaming experience through GPU acceleration is also on the Note 9. This may also be responsible for the higher benchmark score.

As a reminder, the Meizu Note 9 features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a waterdrop-style notch. It adopts the 19.5:9 aspect ratio with a screen ratio of 89.23%. The display has a full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels. The device comes with 6GB of RAM with 64 GB/128 GB storage options which can’t be expanded. There is a big 4000Ah battery onboard with support for 18W mCharge rapid charging technology. Meizu even included an 18w charger in the retail box. The phone runs Android 9 Pie OS customized with the latest Flyme 7.2 UI.