Buy Xiaomi Mi A2 And Mi8 Smartphones At Lowered Prices On GeeKmaxi [Coupon Inside]

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Feb 21, 2019

If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a Xiaomi-branded smartphone without spending a lot of money, now’s the time.
In collaboration with GeeKmaxi, the Chinese electronics company is now offering the Xiaomi Mi A2 and Xiaomi Mi8 smartphones at considerably lowered prices.

Moreover, we’ll show how you can save extra money on the Mi A2 during the check out process. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

Xiaomi Mi A2

The Mi A2 hasn’t stopped garnering popularity among smartphone lovers after hitting the store shelves in April last year.

The phone comes in black, gold, blue color versions and is available in 4GB RAM+32GB ROM, 4GB RAM+64GB ROM, and 6GB RAM+128GB ROM variants.

The global version of the Xiaomi Mi A2 that ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage capacity usually carries a 264,99 € price tag, but you can now buy it for just 234,99 € on GeeKmaxi.
Aside from taking advantage of this discount, you can use coupon code 3AI7AD1Y to get an extra 15,00 €.

In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the Mi A2 further down to just 219,99 € simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at checkout.

You can visit this link to avail the discount before the promo ends.

Xiaomi Mi8

Xiaomi made its long-awaited Mi8 smartphone available to the public in June last year.

While the phone’s top-end specifications made it an instant hit among Xiaomi fans, the steep price tag it carried created hurdles for those living on a tight budget.

In a bid to make the well-received smartphone available to cost-conscious buyers, Xiaomi is now offering the global version of the Mi8 with 6GB RAM, 64GB ROM at a heavily discounted price of just 369,99 € on GeeKmaxi.
This is a noteworthy reduction in the device’s original asking price of 409,99 €.

Alternatively, you can get your hands on the slightly larger variant of the Mi8 smartphone that ships with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage capacity if you are willing to shell out just 394,99 €.

The above-mentioned variant would normally set you back 434,99 € on both online as well as offline stores.

You can follow this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for a limited period of time.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold is official: Dual Displays, Dual batteries, 6 cameras and a whopping $1980 price tag

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 20, 2019

At the Unpacked event tonight, Samsung‘s first unveiling is the Galaxy Fold. Yes! Samsung’s first foldable phone is official and it “defies categories”.

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a beautiful device with a hidden hinge system with interlocking gears that allows you to fold and unfold the device.

Open the Galaxy Fold and you are greeted by the 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display with a 1536 x 2152 resolution. In this mode, you can use three apps at the same time which Samsung calls Three-app Multitasking.

When folded into phone mode, you have a 4.6-inch 840 x 1960 display. One neat feature of the Galaxy Fold is what Samsung calls App Continuity. What this does is automatically adjust an app when you switch screens. So if you have the Maps app open in phone mode, it automatically adjusts to fit the 7.3-inch display when you switch to tablet mode.

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is powered by a 7nm processor paired with 12GB of RAM and for the first time in a smartphone, UFS 3.0 storage with a 512GB capacity. Samsung says there are six cameras – three on the back (when folded in phone mode), one in front (also in phone mode), and two inside (in tablet mode).

The three rear cameras are made up of a 16MP ultra-wide camera, a 12MP telephoto camera, and another 12MP wide-angle camera. The selfie camera is a 10MP sensor. There is no info on the other two cameras.

The Galaxy Fold runs One UI with Android Pie. It packs a 4,380mAh battery which is actually split into two.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 floors the iPhone XS Max on DXOMark, ranks two points behind Mate 20 Pro

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 20, 2019

Xiaomi has continued to improve on the camera capability of its smartphones, both the mid-range and flagship phones. But the flagship products have seen tremendous improvements in their camera specs while retaining the affordable pricing for which Xiaomi phones are known. The Mi Mix 2s which was released in March 2018 scored 97 points on DXOMark benchmark test which is the same with the iPhone X’s score. The Mi 8 which was released in May last year saw further improvements in its camera configuration as it polled 98 points on the benchmark test, surpassing the iPhone X. When the Mi Mix 3 was released in October last year, one of the headlines grabbing feature was the powerful camera which ranked among the top 3 best phone cameras with a score of 103 points. The flagship Mi 9 which has just been announced, takes the bar higher as it scored a total point of 107.

The new Mi 9 comes with a triple camera setup just like the Huawei P20 Pro but it ranks just two points below the P20 Pro and Mate 20 Pro which sits on top as the best phone cameras around. Both the Mate 20 Pro and P20 Pro have 109 points on DXOMark’s test. In addition, we must point out that even though DXO started to review selfie cameras, the ranking is just for the rear cameras.

We need not to remind you that the Mi 9 is Xiaomi’s first triple camera phone. The three sensors are arranged vertically at the top left corner and are covered with Sapphire glass. At the top is a 12MP Samsung ISOCELL S5K3M5 telephoto lens with a holographic ring around it. The sensor comes with an f/2.2 aperture and 2x optical zoom. Beneath the sensor is the laser-focus module. The main sensor is at the middle and is a 48MP Sony IMX586 f/1.75 sensor with a 6P lens. There is also a 16MP Sony IMX481 f/2.2 sensor for taking wide-angle photos and macro shots at the bottom. The wide-angle sensor has a 117° viewing angle.

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The Mi 9 ships with an 18W charger, 27W charger sold with wireless pad

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 20, 2019

Xiaomi’s Mi 9 flagship brings a new charging technology that charges at 27W. It is faster than Quick Charge 3.0 and even OnePlus’ Dash Charge but a little slower than the new Warp Charge 30. Unfortunately, you won’t find a 27W wall adapter in the box if you buy the Mi 9 (at least the standard variant).

A review of the Mi 9 by Gsmarena revealed the phone comes with an 18W charger instead. You also cannot purchase the adapter separately if you actually want one. So how do you get it?

To get the 27W wall adapter, you have to buy the 20W wireless charger bundle. This bundle includes the 20W Mi Wireless Charging Pad and the 27W wall adapter for ¥149 (~$22). It also includes a 1m USB Type-C cord with a USB Type-A end that goes into the adapter. Xiaomi says the cable supports 3A fast charge.

This doesn’t make sense actually and sounds like something Apple would do but with a significantly higher price tag. I guess they don’t call them the “Apple of China” for nothing.

The 27W wall adapter supports the following power inputs: 5V 3A, 9v 2A, 12V 2.25A, and 20V 1.35A. There are also a bunch of safety protections built into it to keep your phone from damage.

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The XiaoAI Touchscreen speaker is Xiaomi’s version of the Google Home Hub

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 20, 2019

Xiaomi has continued to stick to its plans to integrate all its smart home gadgets to be controlled from a central hub. That plan also includes the deployment of artificial intelligence so as the expand the methods of controlling the gadgets. The central hub for the AIOT strategy is the XiaoAI smart assistant. Xiaomi has launched a number of smart speakers which are integrated with the XiaoAI voice assistant. The XiaoAI-integrated smart speakers sales have been a huge success with over 9 million units sold cumulatively. The Chinese tech giant today unveiled an upgraded smart speaker, the XiaoAI touchscreen speaker which is quite similar to the Google home Hub and Lenovo Smart display.

The XiaoAI touchscreen speaker is very much different from its predecessors in terms of the design as it comes with a touchscreen display. The device features a 4-inch display which has space for a custom digital clock. The display can also be used to select music and watch videos and a variety of apps can be installed on the device. it also comes with an alarm clock. The smart speaker will come with a large number of video resources as well as Tencent’s Q music library. The XiaoAI smart speaker can also be integrated with a host of smart home gadgets such as the smart cameras, smart doorbells and several others.

Xiaomi is yet to disclose details of its pricing and availability. However, the smart speaker will open for beta testing on February 28.

OnePlus 7 live image leaks with pop-up selfie camera and notch-less display design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 20, 2019

Yesterday, a leakster had shared an image of the alleged OnePlus 7 flagship phone through his Twitter account. The image had revealed that the OnePlus 7 could be a slider phone. Around several hours after releasing the image, the tipster released another image of the phone. The new image shows that the OnePlus 7 will be arriving with a notch-less screen and a pop-up selfie camera.

The new image shown below shows the display of the phone is surrounded by super-slim bezels from all four sides. The upper bezel is very narrow to house a front-facing camera. Hence, there is a possibility that the phone could be equipped with a pop-up selfie camera.

There is an Alert Slider like button towards the upper portion of the right edge of the device. The power key is also located on the same side. The left side of the smartphone is fitted with a volume rocker. The marvelous notch-less front of the phone suggests that it will offer a stunning screen space.

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OnePlus is known for borrowing its smartphone designs from sibling brand OPPO. For example, the OnePlus 6 sports a smaller notch like OPPO R15 Plus and also the OnePlus 6T came with a waterdrop-style display design like the OPPO R17 Pro. Rumors have it that the OPPO R19 Pro that is expected to debut by the coming in China will be equipped with a notch-less display and a pop-up selfie camera. Hence, there is a possibility that the OnePlus 7 may also sport the same front design.

Read More: OnePlus 7 concept model with punch-hole display and triple rear cameras appear

OnePlus will be showcasing a prototype of its 5G smartphone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech extravaganza in the coming week. Probably, the image shown above could be a leaked image of the OnePlus’ 5G prototype. Also, it is speculated that the 5G phone that will be revealed by the company could be an advanced variant of the OnePlus 7 phone.

What’s your opinion on the leaked image of the OnePlus 7? Will the OnePlus 7 smartphone sport a notch-less display along with a pop-up front camera? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE launched as first Snapdragon 712 phone priced at ¥1,999 ($297)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 20, 2019

Xiaomi today held the much-anticipated conference where the flagship Mi 9 was launched alongside the Mi 9 Transparent Edition. Xiaomi also took a cue from the success of last year’s model, Mi 8 SE by unveiling the cheaper Mi 9 SE.

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE comes with a 5.97-inch full-screen AMOLED display with a 2.5D curved glass on top. The display has the water drop notch design at the top which houses the front camera. The water drop notch design ensures the bezels are at their barest, giving the device a 90.47% screen to body ratio. The device is equipped with the fifth-generation screen fingerprint technology. The Mi 9 SE is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 chipset which has some improvements over the Snapdragon 710 SoC. It must be noted that Xiaomi scores a first with this one, as the Mi 9 SE is the first phone to be powered by the new Snapdragon 712 processor. The new chipset sure looks like a powerful one with an AnTuTu benchmark score of 187,626 points. The phone comes in two memory configurations. There is a 6GB RAM and 64GB storage version as well as a second model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The Mi 9 SE comes with a triple camera set up at the rear just like the Mi 9. The configuration is slightly different from that of the Mi 9. The three sensors comprise a 48MP+8MP+13MP. The main camera is a Sony sensor while the front camera is a 20MP sensor with beauty selfie feature. The phone also comes with features such as NFC, GPS, IR blaster and more. For power, the Mi 9 SE packs a 3070mAh battery under its hood with 18W fast charge support.

As for the price, the Mi 9 SE comes with an affordable 1999 Yuan ($297) price tag for the 6GB+64GB variant. On the other hand, the 6GB+128GB storage variant 2,299 Yuan ($342). Now, these are amazing price tags when you look at the specs. Xiaomi also unveiled a protective case for the device priced at just 49 yuan (~$7). Xiaomi is yet to disclose details of its availability but the Mi 9 SE may likely be unveiled for the global market alongside the Mi 9 on February 24 at MWC 2019 in Barcelona.

Xiaomi Redmi 7 FCC certification reveals key specifications including variants

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 20, 2019

Xiaomi has just launched the Xiaomi Mi 9, Mi 9 Explorer Edition and Mi 9 SE smartphones in China. Very soon its independent Redmi brand will be also debuting the Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone in the home market. It appears that the Redmi 7 series will also arrive in quick succession since it has been approved by FCC authority in the U.S.

The FCC authority has a Xiaomi phone with model number M180F6LG. None of the FCC documents carry the Redmi 7 moniker. However, when the same model number was approved by IMDA agency of Singapore earlier this month, it was revealed that it will be hitting the market as Redmi 7. Apart from being approved by FCC and IMDA authorities, the Redmi 7 has also received certification from 3C authority of China earlier this month.

The 3C certification of the Redmi 7 had revealed that it carries support for 10W charging. The 3C body had approved three variants of the phone such as M180F6LE, M180F6LC and M180F6LK. Through the FCC certification, it has been revealed that the phone measures 157 x 76mm. Diagonally, it measures 167mm which suggests that it could be coming with a screen size of around 6.2 inches. The rear image of the phone that has appeared in the FCC documents shows that it features a single camera on its rear. This seems a bit strange since the predecessor Redmi 6 phone had come with dual rear cameras.

The Android 9 Pie OS could be available on the device. FCC reveals that the phone features MIUI 10 user interface. It has been also found that the Redmi 7 will be arriving in three options in the international markets like 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. The other specs of the Redmi 7 are still under the wraps.

Read More: Xiaomi announces 20W wireless charger, 20W wireless car charger, and 10,000mAh Mi wireless power bank

Probably, Redmi may announce the Redmi 7 series with phones like Redmi 7A, Redmi 7 and Redmi 7 Pro in March or early in the second quarter of the year. In the previous month, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had claimed that the Redmi 7 could be priced between 700 Yuan and 800 Yuan.

Xiaomi announces 20W wireless charger, 20W wireless car charger, and 10,000mAh Mi wireless power bank

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 20, 2019

The Mi 9 supports wireless charging and alongside the phone, Xiaomi has announced a trio of wireless charging accessories for it. These wireless charging accessories also work with other devices that support Qi wireless charging.

Xiaomi 20W Mi Wireless Charger

This is an upgraded version of the Mi Wireless Charger that ships with the Mi MIX 3. However, it now supports 27W power input and 20W output which charges your Mi 9 from empty to full in just 60 minutes. It has a silent fan and a heat sink for a dual-cooling system. The charger comes in white and is priced at ¥99 (~$15), the same price as the previous model. It is backward compatible, so if you want to get a new wireless charger, you should wait for this one to go on sale.

Xiaomi 20W Mi Wireless Car Charger

Xiaomi has also announced a wireless car charger that also supports its 20W wireless flash charge technology. The car charger also has a power input of 27W. One pretty neat trick the car charger has is a motorized clamp that opens when it senses you want to mount the phone for charging.

The 20W wireless car charger is priced at ¥169 (~$25).

Xiaomi Mi 10,000mAh Wireless Power Bank

In addition to the desktop and car wireless chargers, there is also the Mi 10000mAh wireless power bank. The power bank comes in black and supports 10W wireless charging. It also has two output ports for charging wired devices.

The wireless power bank will sell for ¥149 (~$22).

We will update the post when Xiaomi announces availability.

Xiaomi Mi 9 and Mi 9 Transparent Edition launched: Bring AMOLED displays, Snapdragon 855, and 20W wireless charging

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 20, 2019

Xiaomi had an event today where it announced a bunch of products. At the launch, it unveiled its new flagships – the Mi 9 and the Mi 9 Transparent Edition. Both phones don’t disappoint in terms of specs and even surprise us with their prices.

Mi 9

The Mi 9 packs a 6.39-inch 2340 x 1080 AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch that houses the selfie camera. As Xiaomi revealed a few days ago, the display is supplied by Samsung and is covered with Gorilla Glass 6.

Under the hood of the Mi 9 is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor and it is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There is also an 8GB RAM variant with 128GB of storage too. Sorry, there is no 64GB version this year or rather Xiaomi didn’t announce one today.

The Mi 9 is Xiaomi’s first triple camera phone and it doesn’t disappoint. The first camera with the holographic ring around it (red on the transparent edition) is actually the telephoto lens – a 12MP Samsung ISOCELL S5K3M5 sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and 2x optical zoom. Beneath the sensor is the laser-focus module.

The next sensor is the primary camera – a 48MP Sony IMX586 f/1.75 sensor with a 6P lens. There is also a 16MP Sony IMX481 f/2.2 sensor for taking wide-angle photos and macro shots. It has a 117° viewing angle. All three sensors are covered with sapphire glass. The selfie camera is a 20MP sensor The Mi 9 can record 960fps slow-motion, record videos using the wide-angle camera, has a bunch of modes including AR avatars and an integration with TicTok.

Xiaomi also revealed the phone’s DxOMark score at the event. The Mi 9 scored 99 in video recording, making it the best phone for video recording at the moment. Its overall DxOMark score is 107, putting it behind the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Huawei P20 Pro.

The Mi 9 has an in-display fingerprint scanner which is 25% faster than the previous generation. It has NFC with NXP’s new SN100T chip for faster transaction speeds, a dedicated AI button, Bluetooth 5.0 dual-frequency GPS for better positioning, an infrared port for controlling electronics in the home, and a USB Type-C port. It also supports face unlock.

The phone packs a 3,300mAh battery with support for Xiaomi’s 27W fast-charging which allows you to charge the phone from empty to 70% in just 30 minutes. Xiaomi says it also supports Quick Charge 4+. The fast-charging technology is certified as safe by TÜV Rheinland.

The Mi 9 runs Android 9 Pie based on MIUI 10. It has a dark mode and also comes with a Game Turbo Mode.

Mi 9 Transparent Edition

The Mi 9 Transparent Edition comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Its primary 48MP camera also has an aperture size of f/1.47 and has a 7P lens. Unlike the Mi 9, it has a see-through body which is pretty gorgeous.

Pricing and Availability

The Xiaomi Mi 9 is priced at ¥2999 (~$447) for the 6GB+ 128GB version while the 8GB RAM version is priced at ¥3299 (~$491). The Mi 9 Transparent Edition with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage will sell for ¥3999 (~$595).

The phones will be available for pre-order starting tonight at 6 PM local time. The first sale is scheduled for February 26.

Giveaway – Win a 8-Outlet Desktop Power Strip (3 units)

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Cheky Zhu

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Feb 20, 2019

Gizmochina along with BESTEK is conducting 3 unit 8-Outlet Desktop Power Strip as giveaway gift to three lucky readers. You just have to follow the giveaway page on bestekmall to win this amazing gift.

If you want win free 8-Outlet Desktop Power Strip, you need to fill out the form first, and then follow the steps. One prize is limited to one person, 10 winners in total. 3 winners will get 8-Outlet Desktop Power Strip, the left will get $10 amazon gift cards each. The Giveaway is open to all users in US, CA, UK, FR, DE, IT and ES.

BESTEK Desktop Power Strip comes with 8 AC outlets and 6 USB ports, allowing charging multiple devices at the mean time. It is suitable for home theater, TV, computer, stereo, kitchen appliances or tablet, cellphones, iPads. There are 6 USB intelligent charging ports and 6 photosensitive USB LED indicators. It is safely for you to use as it ships with Surge, Overload, Overcurrent, Short Circuit protection and Safety door. Also, the Desktop Power Strip has two individual switches which can control AC outlets to save energy.

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Vivo V15 Pro goes official with notch-less display and pop-up selfie camera for Rs. 28,990 (~$407) in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 20, 2019

Through an unveil India, Vivo has announced the Vivo V15 Pro smartphone. It is the first smartphone ever to powered by the Snapdragon 675 mobile platform. Moreover, it is blessed with some enticing features such as a notch-less screen with tall aspect ratio, a pop-up selfie camera and a triple camera setup.

Vivo V15 Pro Specifications and Features

The Vivo V15 Pro comes with a 6.39-inch Ultra FullView Display that produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The Super AMOLED screen of the Vivo V15 Pro is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader. It offers a screen-to-body ratio of 91.64 percent.

Placed inside the top edge of the phone is a pop-up selfie camera of 32-megapixel (Samsung ISOCELL GD1) with f/2.0 aperture. The backside of the phone features an LED enabled triple camera setup that includes a primary Samsung ISOCELL GM1 48-meapixel sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a secondary 8-megapixel sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a third 5-megapixel lens with f/2.4 aperture. The cameras of the Vivo V15 Pro are equipped with features like AI features like AI Face Beauty, AI Selfie Lighting, AI Scene Recognition, AI Portrait Framing, and AI Body Beauty. There is AI Super Night mode on the V15 Pro allows it to capture clearer photos in dark.

The Snapdragon 675 chipset of the phone is coupled with 6 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 128 GB. The dual-engine fast charging enabled 3,700mAh battery drives the smartphone. It is loaded with FunTouch OS 5.0 based Android 9 Pie OS. The phone also offers Game Mode 5.0 for optimized performance during gaming. Vivo has also included support for Jovi AI on the device.

The Vivo V15 Pro measures 157.2 x 74.7 x 8.2mm and it weighs 185 grams. The rear shell of the phone is made out of polycarbonate material that sports a gradient finish. The handset is equipped with connectivity features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, microUSB 2.0, GPS, and 3.5mm audio jack. Some regions like Hong Kong, Taiwan and Russia are expected to receive the V15 Pro phone with NFC support.

Vivo V15 Pro Price and Release Date

he Vivo V15 Pro will be exclusively available for purchase through Amazon India and Vivo India’s online store. The handset commands a price tag of Rs. 28,990 (~$407). It can be availed in two colors like Topaz Blue and Ruby Red. The smartphone will be available for purchase through the aforementioned retailer sites starting from March 6. Vivo India is offering launch offers include exchange offer, 5 percent cashback on HDFC Bank credit and debit cards with EMI option, one-time screen replacement for 6 months and no cost EMI.

The smartphone is expected to release in other countries like Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Russia and more in the near future.

LG Q60, K50, and K40 announced ahead of MWC 2019

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 20, 2019

LG will announce the LG G8 ThinQ and the V50 ThinQ 5G smartphone at MWC 2019 but before then, the Korean electronics giant has unveiled three new mid-range smartphones. They are the LG Q60, K50, and K40.

LG Q60

The first thing you notice on the LG Q60 are the cameras. It sports triple rear cameras arranged horizontally. The primary camera is a 16MP sensor and it is paired with a 5MP ultra-wide angle lens and a 2MP sensor for depth of field. No surprises there as this is a mid-range device.

The Q60 has a 6.26-inch 19.5:9 FullVision display with a waterdrop notch, a first for LG. Housed within the notch is a 13MP sensor. The display has an HD+ resolution and there is a lower bezel that is far from thin. It is powered by an unnamed 2.0GHz octa-core processor which is paired with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.

The LG Q60 also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a 3500mAh battery.

LG K50

The LG K50 has the same screen size and display design as the Q60. It is also powered by the same octa-core processor with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Where it differs is in the number of cameras. LG has put just two on the back – a 13MP sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. A fingerprint scanner sits underneath the sensors.

The front camera is also a 13MP sensor in front for selfies and there is a 3,500mAh battery under the hood.

LG K40

The LG K40 comes last. It sports a smaller 5.7-inch HD+ FullVision display with no notch. The K40 also has a single 16MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera with its own LED flash.

There is a 2.0GHz quad-core processor under the hood with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It also packs a smaller 3,000mah battery and a fingerprint scanner.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 features Corning Gorilla Glass 6; reservations exceed 200,000

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Jeet

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Feb 20, 2019

It’s just a few hours before Xiaomi officially takes the wraps off its latest flagship smartphone — Xiaomi Mi 9. Just hours before the phone’s official launch, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has shared yet another feature related to the smartphone.

He has confirmed that the Mi 9 comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection on top of the display, which is claimed to have 50 percent better performance compared to the fifth-generation Gorilla Glass. As per the reports from Corning’s lab, the Gorilla Glass 6 can withstand 15 consecutive drops on average from a height of one meter on a rough surface.

Further, it has also been revealed that the registration for the purchase of Xiaomi Mi 9 has already exceeded 200,000. For the pricing, it’s speculated that the 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage will cost 3,299 Yuan (~$487) price, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage will be priced at 3,499 Yuan (~$516), and the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage will cost 3,699 Yuan (~$546).

The Mi 9 Explorer Edition with 8GB RAM + 256GB will have 4,999 Yuan (~$737) price tag while the 12GB RAM powered Mi 9 Transparent Edition with Battle Angel branding may cost 5,999 Yuan (~$885). The Mi 9 is expected to release in three color variants — Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue, and Piano Black.

The smartphone will be equipped with a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. It will support full HD+ resolution, 600-nit brightness, Sunlight mode 2.0, Reading mode 2.0, Always-on Display and 103.8 percent NTSC wide color gamut.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset will be powering the device with up to 12GB of RAM and inbuilt storage of up to 256GB. The device will come with Always On display feature as well as Dual GPS feature for better positioning in crowded cities. The dual GPS feature is powered by a new NFC chip using the L1 and L5 interchangeably. It will also come with automatic smart antenna switching and 4×4 MIMO support.

It will be the first Xiaomi phone to feature a rear-mounted triple camera setup. It is rumored to feature Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 16-megapixel wide-angle lens and 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom support. On the front side, the phone is fitted with a 20-megapixel selfie camera.

Rumors have claimed that it may house a 3,300mAh battery. Recent reports have revealed that the Mi 9 will carry support for 27W fast charging and 20W fastest wireless charging. The smartphone will be running on the latest Android 9 Pie OS out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom interface MIUI 10.

The launch event of the Xiaomi Mi 9 will begin at 2 PM (local time) will also be live-streamed online. Here is the link to the live stream for the launch event of Mi 9.

Lenovo Z6 Pro confirmed to launch at MWC 2019

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 20, 2019

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 will be held between Feb. 25 and Feb. 28 in Barcelona, Spain. Many smartphone manufacturers will be present at the tech expo to showcase their new devices. Lenovo that had remained inactive in the smartphone business got resurrected in the previous year. Today, Lenovo Group VP Chang Cheng has revealed through a Weibo post that Lenovo will be present at the MWC 2019 to announce the Lenovo Z6 Pro smartphone.

The launch poster of the Lenovo Z6 Pro does not include any details on its specifications. it only states that the phone will be shown at the MWC 2019 tech event. The ripples shown in the poster suggests that the Z6 Pro may arrive with support for in-display fingerprint reader like the predecessor Lenovo Z5 Pro that was made official in November 2018.

The Lenovo Z5 Pro had arrived with a notch-less display and a slider design. It was fueled by the Snapdragon 710 mobile platform. There is a possibility that the Z6 Pro could be equipped with the new Snapdragon 712 SoC. Probably, the Z6 Pro may continue to sport a slider design and a notch-less screen like the predecessor model.

Read More: Buy Lenovo Z5 Pro Smartphone For Just $369.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

Xiaomi will be launching the Xiaomi Mi 9 today as its first smartphone with Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. Even Samsung will be debuting the Snapdragon 855 powered Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10e flagship phones today. More phones with the same SoC may go official at the MWC 2019 in the coming week. However, Lenovo is already ahead of the competition in this aspect since it had launched the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT as the world’s first smartphone powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC in December 2018. It is also the first smartphone ever to feature 12 GB of RAM. Since last month, the smartphone is already available for purchase in China.

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Gionee F205 Pro with HD+ 18:9 display, MT6739WW SoC and 2GB RAM launched in India

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Jeet

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Feb 20, 2019

Troubled Chinese smartphone manufacturer Gionee seems to have made a comeback in the Indian market. The company has launched a new smartphone — Gionee F205 Pro, which seems to be an upgraded model of the Gionee F205 launched in India last year.

The smartphone, which is priced at Rs. 6,990 (approximately $98), comes in three color options — Black, Blue, and Champagne Gold. However, Flipkart is currently offering a discount of Rs. 1,100, bringing the phone’s effective pricing to Rs. 5,890 (roughly $83).

The Gionee F205 Pro comes with a 5.45-inch HD+ display with 1440 x 720 pixels screen resolution, 18:9 aspect ratio and a 2.5D curved glass. Under the hood, the device is powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6739WW processor, coupled with 2GB of RAM.

It packs 16GB of internal storage, along with a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB. In the camera department, the handset features a 13-megapixel rear camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Gionee is touting features like Portrait Mode, beautification, HDR, scene detection, and more.

On the front side, the device comes equipped with a 5-megapixel front camera, with an f/2.2 aperture. The phone also supports Face Unlock feature and there’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added protection.

Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Micro-USB port. Running on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with a custom interface on top, the phone is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

The launch of the Gionee F205 Pro in India takes place a couple of months after the company teased the launch of new devices in India through online marketplace Flipkart. The company is also set to launch another smartphone with 4GB RAM but the launch date is not yet known.

Giveaway – Win a BW Bluetooth Earphone (4 Different Units)

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Cheky Zhu

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Feb 20, 2019

Gizmochina along with Banggood is conducting 4 different units BW Bluetooth Earphone as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

Following earphones are the Giveaway gifts. The first three products need to be sent out at the end of March, and the BW-FYE1 can be sent out in a week after the Giveaway end.

BW-FYE4 Wireless Earphone has independent sound chambers with 10MM titanium film drivers, producing accurate vocals, powerful low frequencies and balancing mid frequencies. Coming with a high capacity charging box which can fully charges both earbuds 4 times, BW-FYE4 Wireless Earphone can keep 3 to 4.5 hours in playback time, while it can standby for 180 hours. What’s more, the great earphone has IPX4 waterproof and sweat-resistant.

BW-FYE5 Bluetooth Earphone gives you aesthetic visual enjoyment. With Bluetooth V5.0, the transmission of earphone is more stable than the earphone with Bluetooth V4.2. The mini pocket-size earphone comes with a compact charging box which has streamline design, it is lighter and more compact than ever before.

BW-FYE2 True Wireless Bluetooth Headphone comes with a charging box which has the magnetic absorption effect, durable metal charging contact pins and the indicator light of the charging box. The blue light will flash to indicate the charging has begun in charging the charging case. When you take out both earbuds from the charging box, the earbuds will pair to your device for stereo sound.

BW-FYE1 TWS True Wireless Earphone comes with Bluetooth V5.0 and 10M obstacle-free connection, which can release the hands and enables you to get rid of the wired constraint. The charging box’s battery capacity is about 700mAh that is enough for you to use.

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Once again, good luck.

Giveaway – Win a BW Bluetooth Earphone (4 Different Units)

Buy Cubot X19 4G Phablet For A Heavily Discounted Price Of $59.99 On GearBest [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 20, 2019

With mobile phones becoming an inseparable part of our fast-paced society, more and more people are willing to shell out a fortune on top-branded smartphones.

Regrettably, those living on a tight budget end up compromising on quality. But it looks like GearBest is bent on changing that.

In a bid to make top-branded smartphones available to the cost-conscious buyers, the Chinese online store has launched a new promo dubbed as ‘Top Mobile Phone Deals.’

This recently kicked-off promo offers up to a whopping 60 percent off on latest smartphones and a wide selection of other recently arrived electronic items like notebooks and smart wearables.

We’ll be taking a gander at the Cubot X19 4G phablet that has gone up for sale carrying an unbelievably reduced price on GearBest. Moreover, we’ll show how you can save extra money at checkout.

Cubot X19 4G Phablet

Cubot unveiled its long-awaited X19 phablet in January this year. Much to the delight of the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, the 4G phablet lived up to the expectations of its loyal fanbase.

In fact, the X19 phablet continues to garner popularity among Cubot fans even over a month after hitting the store shelve.

Taking the device’s undying demand into consideration, Cubot is now offering the X19 at a reduced price of just $119.99 on GearBest.

This is a significant 41 percent reduction in the phablet’s original asking price of $203.81.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code GBCBBX19 to get an extra $60 off.

In other words, you can reduce the phablet’s already lowered retail price to just $59.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon before placing your order.
An absolute bargain at this price, the X19 4G phablet from Cubot sports a 5.93-inch FHD+ display with a high screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.

Moreover, the device packs a powerful MT6763T (Helio P23) Octa-Core 2.5GHz 64-bit along with an ARM Mali-G71 MP2 GPU, under the hood. It ships with 4GB of RAM and offers a hearty 64GB of internal storage capacity.

On the photography front, the Cubot X19 houses a 16.0MP + 2.0MP dual-camera setup on the back. Up front, there’s an 8.0MP shooter for selfies and video chatting.

The X19 runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS and draws its juices from a built-in 4000mAh battery. It features a slew of useful sensors like the proximity sensor, accelerometer, light sensor, compass sensor, fingerprint sensor, and gyroscope.

If the Cubot X19 has stirred your interest, you can visit the promotion page to check out more details and avail the discount on the feature-laden 4G phablet by clicking here.

Note that the discount will be valid for the remaining 250 pieces of the twilight and 354 pieces of the black color versions of the phablet. It is also worth noting that the promo will end in just five days.

Get 41% Off On Cubot X19 4G Phablet

Get Up To 60% Off On Top Mobile Phones

iQOO’s first phone to debut on March 1

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 20, 2019

In the previous week, Vivo had introduced its new sub-brand called iQOO. Rumors surrounding it had claimed that iQOO will be selling premium phones priced around 5,000 Yuan (~$745). While the name of the first iQOO phone is yet to be confirmed, the company already revealed some of its key features yesterday. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has released a new poster on its Weibo account to confirm that it will be launching its first phone on March 1.

iQOO has described its first phone as “born powerful” and “monster inside” which suggests that the phone will be equipped with top-notch specs. The mysterious phone is powered by Snapdragon 855 mobile platform that is assisted by 12 GB of RAM. It will be arriving with a native storage of 256 GB.

The first iQOO smartphone will have a decent battery of 4,000mAh capacity. It will carry support for 44W rapid charging through USB-C. The phone will be designed for gaming since it will be enabled with support for 4D shock. The handset will carry support for NFC connectivity. Some of the other features of the phone include Super HDR, sixth-generation in-display fingerprint scanner and triple rear cameras.

Yesterday, a mysterious Vivo phone with model number Vivo 1824A was spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 855, 12 GB of RAM and Android 9 Pie. Also, the same model number also appeared on Master Lu benchmarking platform to reveal that it will be also available in 8 GB RAM variant. The Master Lu listing also confirmed that the display of the phone will carry support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.

Read More: Vivo U1 Smartphone Goes Up For Sale On Giztop Carrying A $159 Price Tag

Last year, Vivo had revealed the APEX concept phone which was later in market as Vivo NEX smartphone. In January, Vivo had showcased the Vivo APEX 2019 concept phone with features like port-less and button-less design, Snapdragon 855, 12 GB of RAM and full-screen in-display fingerprint reader. Could this device be arriving as the first iQOO phone? It is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm on it.

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Nubia Red Magic Mars gaming smartphone is now available in the US, Canada, and Europe

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Jeet

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Feb 20, 2019

Last year, in November, ZTE’s sub-brand Nubia launched its second gaming smartphone, dubbed Nubia Red Magic Mars. Last month, i.e. in January, the phone was made available for pre-order in the US, Canada, and Europe.

Now, the smartphone is officially available for purchase in those countries for $399. Currently, only the 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage model is available and that too in Black color only, and all other models are listed as “sold out.”

To those who pre-ordered the Nubia Red Magic Mars smartphone, the company is offering “reward crate” which could be a dbrand skin, Red Magic stickers, or a teammate gift card. Also, the company will choose 5 people from the pre-order customers who will receive a full refund of their purchase price.

Coming to the specifications of the gaming smartphone, Nubia Red Magic Mars features a 6-inch display Full HD+ LCD display that offers a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, coupled with 6GB/8GB/10GB RAM.

The smartphone is equipped with a linear motor that enables 4D Shock haptic feedback. The dual heat pipe and convection cooling technology placed inside the phone ensures that the smartphone remains cool while playing high-end games.

The 6GB RAM model packs 64GB internal storage while the 8GB RAM model comes with 128GB internal storage. The top-end model with 10GB RAM is equipped with 256GB internal storage. For photography, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper with f/1.8 aperture and an 8-megapixel front-facing shooter.

The Red Magic Mars has stereo speakers that are coupled with support for DTS 7.1 audio. In the software department, the phone runs Android 9.0 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s Red Magic OS UI on top. The phone is powered by a 3,800mAh battery.