XIaomi Black Shark Skywalker Snapdragon 855 phone launch could be very near

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Feb 4, 2019

In April 2018, Xiaomi had introduced the Black Shark smartphone as its first gaming phone. There is a possibility that the Chinese manufacturer may introduce a new Black Shark gaming phone around the same time this year. Xiaomi’s Product Direct Wang Teng Thomas has confirmed on the existence of the device which indicates that its launch may not be far away.

Recently, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun asked fans on Weibo to express their suggestions and expectations to the Black Shark crew. His Weibo posted reshared by Wang Teng Thomas in which he claimed that he had seen the new Black Shark gaming phone. The translated text of his Weibo post describes as the phone as “full of personality and very cool” which suggests that it could be well-designed phone that is fully loaded with exciting specs. He did not confirm on the name of the device.

After announcing the Black Shark gaming phone in April last year, Xiaomi had released the Black Shark Helo as its second gaming phone. Both phones are powered by Snapdragon 845 chipset, but the Helo smartphone is the world’s first phone to arrive with 10 GB of RAM. What could be the name of the next Black Shark gaming phone? It could be called the Black Shark Skywalker since a phone with the same moniker had appeared on Geekbench benchmarking platform in the previous month.

The Black Shark Skywalker was spotted with Snapdragon 855 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and Android 9 Pie OS on the benchmarking site. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the smartphone had respectively scored 3494 and 11,149 points. The Black Shark Helo comes in 256 GB storage + 10 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB / 8 GB RAM variants. Hence, there is possibility that the upcoming Black Shark phone could be also available in 10 GB RAM edition

Read More: Alleged Xiaomi Mi 9 spotted in public, sports triple rear cameras

The Snapdragon 855 chipset will be powering the 5G Android phones this year. However, there will be some non-5G phones powered by the same chipset. Hence, there is no confirmation on whether the next Black Shark phone will support 5G connectivity. Also, the other specs of the phone are under the wraps.

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Get Up To 60% Off On A Slew Of Awe-Inspiring Gifts For Women On AliExpress

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 4, 2019

Finding a perfect gift for women can be perplexing at times since there are so many choices available.

While the internet is brimming with gift ideas for girls of all ages, they aren’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook. If you are looking for cost-effective gifts that she will surely love, you have come to the right place.

As part of its latest promotion, AliExpress is doling out up to a noteworthy 60 percent off on a slew of items that can be deemed as perfect gifts for your loved one.

Dubbed as ‘Just For Her,’ this new promotion has been split into multiple categories including Fashion Accessories, Electronics, Clothing, Home Essentials, Beauty & Health and lots more.

For the sake of an instance, you can choose from a wide selection of fashion accessories that normally carry steep price tags, but are currently available at lowered prices on AliExpress.

Likewise, if you are looking for a perfect gift for a gadget lover, you can head straight to the next section called ‘Electronics.’

This section features mobile phones, smartwatches, laptop, computer accessories etc. that you can buy at reduced prices.
For example, the Lenovo K5 smartphone that sells for $140.21 can now be yours if you are willing to shell out $137.49. This is a 31 percent drop in the device’s original asking price.

If you think attire tells a lot about a person, you might want to take a gander at the next category called ‘Clothing.’ You can get your hands on a slew of latest fashionable tops, dresses, pants and lots more at unbeatable prices.

Similarly, there are big discounts available on a myriad of appliances that come in handy in day to day life under the ‘Home Essentials’ section.

Beauty and health products, sports and automobiles and gifts for kids will be available at lowered prices on AliExpress for a limited period of time.

You can follow this link to check out the promotion page and take full advantage of the discounts before the sale wraps up.

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Motorola RAZR 2019 concept renders reveals marvelous foldable phone design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 4, 2019

Rumors have it that Motorola will launch a foldable phone. The company is reportedly planning bring back the Moto RAZR flip phone from yesteryear as a foldable device. Patent documents containing the images of the alleged Motorola RAZR 2019 were spotted in the previous week. The images had revealed the front and rear design of the device. Yanko Design has shared concept renders of the RAZR 2019 foldable phone. The design has been created on the basis of the patent images of the phone.

The 3D visualizations of the Motorola RAZR 2019 show that the foldable phone will like a squarish device when folded. Opening the device reveals a longer display that is assumed to be 19:8 aspect ratio runs from the top to the bottom. The RAZR series of flip phones from the company always featured a notch. Hence, the RAZR 2019 also sports a notch. Since it features a foldable display, the hinge present at the center is not visible when the device is opened.

The upper half on the rear side has a small display and a single-lens camera that is accompanied by an LED flash. When the device is closed, the small screen will allow users to see notifications. It is fitted with a fingerprint scanner on the lower half of the device. The volume buttons and power key are not shown on the 3D renders of the device because they were not present on the patent images. Motorola may include them on the final product.

Read More: Alleged Moto G7 Plus (XT9165-6) full specifications leaked on TENAA ahead of launch

The RAZR flip phones have always sported thin appeal. Hence, the RAZR 2019 is also expected to have a thin profile. At present, there is no information available on the specifications of the RAZR 2019. According to a Wall Street Journal report from last month, the handset will be hitting the U.S. markets with a price tag of around $1,500. The Lenovo-owned firm will reportedly tie up with Verizon to sell the device exclusively in the U.S. It is speculated that the company will be producing only 200,000 units of the RAZR 2019. There is no announcement on the official launch date of the device. It is speculated that its launch may not be far away.

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Get Big Discounts On Mecool M8S PLUS DVB S2 And A95X MAX S905X2 TV Boxes On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 4, 2019

Touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, GeekBuying offers a wide range of Android phones, TV boxes, VR headsets, RC toys and lots more at unbeatable prices.
Looks like cinephiles who fancy watching their favorite series or play popular games on a big screen without leaving the comfort of their rooms are in for a treat.

GeekBuying is now offering big discounts on the Mecool M8S PLUS DVB S2 and A95X MAX S905X2 TV boxes so that you can enjoy your favorite movies and play games without emptying your pocket.

We’ll divulge more details about the aforesaid discount and as an added bonus show how you can save a significant amount of extra money at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

Mecool M8S PLUS DVB S2 TV Box

Designed to transform your regular television into a smart TV, the Mecool M8S PLUS DVB S2 runs Android 7.1 Nougat OS. Since the backstage runtime does not use the memory, it runs faster.

The TV box is powered by an Amlogic S905D 64-bit Octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor and it packs a competent Mali-T450 GPU, under the hood. It ships with 1GB of RAM and offers 8GB of internal storage capacity.

The feature-laden M8S PLUS DVB S2 would normally set you back $79.22, but you can now buy it for a dropped price of just $56.99 on GeekBuying.
Moreover, you can extend this 28 percent discount by applying coupon code GIZ_MGVXGQQL and get an extra $17 off during the checkout process.

As a result, the original asking price of the TV box reduces to just $52.99. Regrettably, this discount will be valid for the black color version of the M8S PLUS DVB S2 only for a few hours.

You can head straight to this link to grab the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Get 28% Off On Mecool M8S PLUS DVB S2

A95X MAX S905X2 TV Box

The 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM variant of the A95X MAX S905X2 has gone up for pre-order on GeekBuying.

More importantly, you can now avail a noteworthy discount on the aforesaid model of the TV box for a limited period of time.

The A95X MAX S905X2 normally retails for $110.05, but you can pre-order it for just $82.99 on GeekBuying.
On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_OUUFRSGQ in order to save $14 more before placing your order.

The above-mentioned coupon helps you bring the already reduced selling price of the TV box further down to just $75.99 without breaking a sweat.

You can follow this link to grab this discount. With 30 pre-orders already placed at the time of writing, the promo is on the verge of wrapping.

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Oppo’s next-gen flagship smartphone named Oppo Find Z, powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC

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Feb 4, 2019

With Mobile World Congress 2019 about to take place later this month, smartphone manufacturers are now gearing up to launch its flagship phones. While Oppo is not expected to launch its flagship smartphone at MWC 2019, the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone has surfaced online.

According to the documents filed by the company with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (First spotted by LetsGoDigital), the upcoming flagship smartphone from Oppo will be named Oppo Find Z, which will be the successor to the Oppo Find X.

While the phone’s specifications have not leaked online yet, the device was previously spotted on benchmarking portal Geekbench, revealing that the smartphone is codenamed “Poseidon.” The Geekbench listing has also revealed the phone’s key specifications.

It suggested that the Oppo Find Z will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest flagship processor — Snapdragon 855, which is the first commercial chipset to support 5G connectivity. Recently, the company unveiled its 10x hybrid optical zoom technology for enhanced photography experience and Oppo could use the same for this flagship handset.

Oppo could also use a camera technology similar to Samsung‘s variable aperture camera, combined with the 10x optical zoom technology and a night mode feature. There’s also a possibility that the phone could pack a Time of Flight 3D camera that can be used for 3D scanning and also full body frame adjustment.

The company could also use its newly improved in-display fingerprint sensor, which now supports two-finger authentication for higher safety factor as well as a bigger fingerprint recognition area with faster authentication. However, the use of this technology on Oppo Find Z is not confirmed and currently, it’s mere speculation.

The phone will be running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 6 custom interface. The battery powering the smartphone will come with support for SuperVOOC fast charging but the battery capacity is not yet known.

Meanwhile, the company is all set to launch the Oppo F11 Pro smartphone, which has already passed through certification process in three countries. It has also scheduled a launch event during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, where it could unveil its foldable smartphone and a 5G compatible smartphone. Later this year, the company is also planning to enter the smart devices market and could debut various new smart home devices such as smart headphones, smartwatches, and others.

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Get Up To 70% Off On Top-Branded RC Drones And Spare Parts On Banggood [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 4, 2019

Looking for great RC drones at affordable prices? You have come to the right place.

As part of its latest promotion, Banggood is now doling out a whopping 70 percent off on a wide selection of drones.

Dubbed as ‘Chinese New Year RC Drone Sales,’ this recently kicked-off promo features top-branded drones that you can buy at lowered prices.

Moreover, the promo offers Banggood users buying specific models of RC drones a chance to get extra discounts in the form of coupons.
For the sake of an instance, the DJI Mavic Pro would normally set you back $2,365.99. Thanks to a 41 percent reduction in its original asking price, the coveted RC drone can be yours for a lowered price of only $1,555.

On top of that, you can avail an extra 20% off for DJI Mavic Pro simply by applying coupon code 88b381 during the checkout process.

Likewise, you can get 25 percent off for the DJI Mavic Air, 15 percent off for DJI Mavic 2 and an opportunity to get a considerable 34 percent off for the DJI RYZE Tello.
It is worth noting that the aforesaid coupons have been associated with specific expiry dates and it is imperative for you to use them before they lapse in order to avail the aforesaid discounts.

All RC drones and other spare parts have been split into several categories so that Banggood users can find what they’re looking for without breaking a sweat.

Keeping in line with that, the ‘Hot Sale’ section is brimming with high-end drones from popular manufacturers like VISUO, Eachine, Hubsan, and SJRC.

More importantly, the drones included in this section have gone up for sale carrying heavily discounted price tags.

For example, the Eachine E010 Mini that usually sells for $21 is now up for grabs bearing a dropped price of just $12.99, under this category. In other words, there’s a 42 percent discount available for the E010 Mini RC drone.

Drone enthusiasts looking for the latest RC drones that they can buy without emptying their pockets can head straight to the ‘New Arrivals’ category.

Those living on a tight budget, on the other hand, can go straight to the next sections dubbed Extra 10% OFF Coupon: a7464a, Extra 20% off Coupon: f1fbdc, and Extra 45% OFF Coupon: 812c92.

There are no prizes for guessing that buyers can avail extra discounts on drones included in the above-mentioned categories by applying the specific coupon codes before they lapse.

You can even get noteworthy discounts on a slew of other DJI-branded drones in the ‘DJI Drones’ section. The ‘Spare Parts’ section is where you can buy select accessories for your drone at lowered prices.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and take advantage of the big sale before it comes to an end.

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Buy Tronsmart Force SoundPulse And Element Blaze Bluetooth Speakers At Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 4, 2019

Music lovers who fancy listening to their favorite songs even while on the go usually resort to using portable speakers.
While there’s no dearth of top-branded speakers that adopt Bluetooth technology to offer wireless connectivity, these devices aren’t easy on the pocketbook.

In fact, you are likely to end up spending a lot of money on a Bluetooth speaker. But that’s about to change.

Known for jazzing up users’ audio experience, Tronsmart has now teamed up with GeekBuying to offer two of its well-received Bluetooth speakers at lowered prices on the Chinese online store.

Aside from taking full advantage of the aforesaid drop in the selling price of top-end portable speakers from Shenzhen-based Company, you can use specific coupon codes to get extra discounts during the check out process.

Tronsmart Force SoundPulse Bluetooth Speaker

Designed to provide immersive sound even on-the-go, the Tronsmart Force SoundPulse Bluetooth speaker is highly durable and powerful.

Moreover, it comes with IPX7 waterproof rating so that you can carry it to the beach or a pool party without worrying about accidental splashes. Its dual passive radiators deliver an output of about 40W with powerful bass.

While its features justify the $72.99 price tag the Tronsmart Force SoundPulse usually carries, you can now buy it for just $65.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 10 percent drop in the speaker’s retail price.

On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_QWMMSXXA to get an extra $7 off. In other words, you can bring the lowered retail price of the Tronsmart Force SoundPulse further down to $58.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

Aside from that, you can get a JFZ 32GB MicroSD SDHC SDXC TF card for phones and tablets as a free gift with this order. You can visit this link to avail the discount before the promo ends.

Save 10% On Tronsmart Force SoundPulse 40W Bluetooth Speaker

Tronsmart Element Blaze Bluetooth Speaker

The Tronsmart Element Blaze can be effortlessly paired with one more Blaze speaker so that you can have a more engaging audio experience.

The Blaze is an IPX56 certified speaker that supports the latest innovation in Bluetooth speaker technology, True Wireless Stereo (TWS).

It houses dual passive radiators that ensure you get superior bass quality. Aside from that, it even features customizable lighting modes that can be adjusted to suit your fancy.

The Tronsmart Element Blaze Bluetooth Speaker usually carries a $79.42 price tag on both online as well as offline stores, but you can now buy it at a reduced price of just $26.99 on GeekBuying.

As if that weren’t enough, you can extend this 66 percent discount by applying coupon code GIZ_EZASAXKX. The coupon helps you save $1.35 more by reducing the speaker’s original selling price to just $25.64.

In order to avail this discount, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time. Note that the promo is slated to end in just one day.

Get 66% Off On Tronsmart Element Blaze Bluetooth Speaker

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Buy Top-Branded Gaming Mouse At Lowered Prices On GearBest [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 4, 2019

Fast and precise mouse movements play a vital role in most PC games. In other words, it is imperative for avid PC gamers to have a gaming mouse that doesn’t compromise on precision or accuracy.

While finding a premium mouse that enhances your gaming experience isn’t exactly a backbreaking task, these PC gaming accessories don’t come cheap. But that’s about to change.

Known as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, GearBest is currently offering these must-have pc gaming accessories at lowered prices. Moreover, we’ll show how you can save more money at checkout.

Razer RZ01 – 0085 DeathAdder Ergonomic Gaming Mouse

Sporting an ergonomic design, the Razer RZ01 – 0085 DeathAdder features 1800DPI Razer 3G infrared sensor. Moreover, it comes with three high-speed response buttons that can be programmed independently.

This Razer-branded gaming mouse is made using high-quality ABS material and features a 1.8m USB wire for connection. Although it doesn’t support DPI adjustments, the Razer RZ01 – 0085 DeathAdder supports a high resolution of 1800DPI.
The Razer RZ01 – 0085 DeathAdder ergonomic gaming mouse would normally set you back $33.21, but you can now buy it at a lowered price of just $25.99 on GearBest. You can extend this 22 percent discount by using coupon code GB-34RAZ.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $2 by bringing the device’s already lowered selling price further down to just $23.99 before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

You can visit this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the mouse. With only 88 pieces remaining, this promo is slated to end in nine days.

HXSJ A869 Wired Gaming Mouse

Looking for a professional wireless optical mouse that doesn’t cost a bomb> The HXSJ A869 might just fill the bill. It adopts an ergonomic body design for a more comfortable hand feel.

Furthermore, the HXSJ A869 is designed to deliver a seamless and sensitive operating experience. It features adjustable DPI and has an automatic power off function to ensure energy saving.
The HXSJ A869 usually sells for $7.58 but thanks to a 21 percent discount, you can now buy this feature-laden gaming mouse for just $5.99 on GearBest. You can visit this link to avail the discount on the black color version of the mouse.

It is worth noting that there were only 81 pieces left for this promo, which is slated to wrap up in nine days.

HXSJ T22 Rechargeable Vertical Wireless Mouse

The HXSJ T22 provides 2.4GHz wireless connection so that you can conveniently use for a longer duration. It resorts to using an ergonomic design in a bid to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome.

Moreover, this plug-and-play mouse delivers a maximum 2400DPI to ensure precise position. It is made using an ABS material and delivers a transmit range of 10m and even supports DPI adjustments.

While you’d normally expect a top-branded mouse offering comparable features to cost a bomb, the HXSJ T22 is currently up for sale carrying a reduced price tag of just $9.99 on GearBest.
This is a noteworthy 22 percent drop in the device’s original selling price of $12.75. Regrettably, there were only 87 pieces left for this promo, which is scheduled to end in nine days.

You can visit this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the mouse. Alternatively, you can buy the gray-tinted HXSJ T22 wireless mouse if you are willing to shell out $9.39.

Note that the gray color version usually retails for $12.75. There were 72 pieces remaining and the promo will end in seven days.

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Samsung Galaxy A90 concept render imagines what Samsung’s first pop-up camera phone may look like

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 3, 2019

The Vivo NEX was the first smartphone to launch with a pop-up selfie camera. In a few weeks, Vivo will launch its second commercially available smartphone with a pop-up camera – the Vivo V15 Pro. However, it likely won’t be the only pop-up selfie camera phone we are getting from a top manufacturer this year. It has been reported that the Samsung Galaxy A90 will also have a pop-up selfie camera. Concept renders of the device have now surfaced online.

The pop-up selfie camera design is supposed to result in a phone with a very high screen-to-body ratio. For the Galaxy A90, it will be interesting to see if it has a higher screen-to-body ratio than the Galaxy S10 which has a punch hole display or as Samsung calls it, an Infinity-O display.

These renders show that there is still a lower bezel though not a thick one. There are actually two designs for the pop-up selfie camera: one has the camera positioned on the left of the phone’s display just like that of the Vivo NEX while the other has the camera positioned in the middle.

The phone has an in-display fingerprint scanner which has already been reported to be a feature of three Galaxy A-series phones scheduled to launch this year. The Galaxy A90 is one of the devices, so it is no surprise that the designer has included it in these renders.

On its rear, the concept Galaxy A90 has three cameras stacked on top of one another and positioned in the middle of the device. The sensors all share the same housing and there is an LED flash below the setup. The manufacturer’s branding sits a few millimeters beneath it.

The images show the phone in a gradient purple finish but a leak from a few weeks ago said the Galaxy A90 will come in black, silver, and gold color variants. It has also been reported to come in only one storage configuration – 128GB.

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ASUS Beta Power User Program brings Android Pie beta to the ZenFone Max Pro M2

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 3, 2019

ASUS has launched its own beta program called the Beta Power User Program for users to run a beta version of its software. The program has been opened for owners of the Zenfone Max Pro M2 and allows them to run a beta version of Android Pie.

The ZenFone Max Pro M2 launched in December but ran Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. It also launched with October’s security patch. An update it received a few weeks later brought software improvements and November’s security patch.

Now, owners of the phone who can’t wait for the official Android Pie update can run a beta version by signing up for the beta program. However, there are some things you need to know before joining the program.

ASUS says it will not provide a downgrade service for beta power users. So if you update to a new version of the beta software and run into issues, you can’t roll back to an older version. The only solution is to opt out of the beta program. Also, as this is a beta software program, expect bugs and stability issues.

Below are the requirements for joining the program:

Owning a ZenFone Max Pro M2 is crucial
Willing to provide information including IMEI, Serial Number (SN), Current Firmware for the beta test setting
Be familiar with the Android operating system
Be able to read and provide feedback in English

If you meet the conditions, head here to enroll for the program.

The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 has a 6.26-inch FHD+ screen with a 19:9 aspect ratio and Gorilla Glass 6 protection. It is powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor and comes in 3GB, 4GB, and 6GB RAM variants with 32GB or 64GB of storage.

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Realme U1 gets permanent price cut, now INR 10,999 (~$154)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 3, 2019

The Realme U1 launched a few months ago as the first Helio P70 smartphone. It had a starting price of INR 11,999 (~$168). Nearly two months since after its first sale, Realme has announced a permanent price cut for the device.

The Realme U1 will now sell for INR 10,999 for the 3GB RAM variant with 32GB of storage. The 4GB RAM variant which has double the storage and was originally sold for INR 14,999 (~$210) will now sell for INR 13,499 (~$189).

You can grab the 3GB RAM variant at the new price on Amazon India right now but the 4GB RAM version doesn’t seem to be available. Nevertheless, Realme says the price also applies offline. So check retail stores around you if you plan to get one.

The Realme U1 has a 6.3-inch FHD+ waterdrop display with Gorilla Glass 3 on top. On its back is a 13MP + 2MP dual camera combo while a 25MP f/2.0 camera sits in front for selfies.

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New Indian law prevents retailer exclusivity for products

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 3, 2019

When a phone launches in India, it is not unusual to hear manufacturers say the phone is exclusive to a particular retailer such as Flipkart and Amazon. A new law in India has put an end to this practice.

According to reports, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion which is under India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry modified the policy of Foreign Direct Investment in India (FDI). The new policy brings new changes which took effect on February 1.

The policy prevents owners of e-commerce websites from selling products via vendors they have equity in. For example, Amazon can’t sell products through Cloudtail India which it has equity in and is one of the largest sellers on the platform. This means several Amazon items such as Amazon Echos which are sold on the platform are no longer available for purchase from the seller.

As at when the policy took effect, Amazon Echo items were pulled off the site but they are back now. However, its household items sold under the Presto brand are currently unavailable.

The new policy also prevents e-commerce stores from being the exclusive retailer for selling certain phones. In a letter to its associates that has been made public, Amazon says it has ceased using the phrase “Amazon Exclusives” in all formats and across all media (online and offline marketing). It advised its associates to also cease using the phrase with immediate effect and suggested they use “Available Online on Amazon.in” instead.

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Redmi flagship Snapdragon 855 phone in works, confirms Redmi President

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 3, 2019

The Redmi brand was introduced as a standalone entity with the launch of the Redmi Note 7 smartphone earlier this month. The new brand will be mainly focused at launching affordable smartphones with high-end features. Earlier this month, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had confirmed that there will be a Redmi branded Snapdragon 855 powered flagship phone this year. Today, Redmi President Lu Weibing also confirmed through a Weibo post that Redmi will be launching a Snapdragon 855 driven phone later this year.

Lu Weibing’s recent Weibo post has two shots of him with the Redmi team at the Shenzhen-based R&D Institute. The team had met to discuss on the future brand positioning, marketing strategy, user needs and flagship product configurations of the Redmi brand. Weibing mentioned in the Weibo post that the company has high expectations from the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi SD855 flagship phone.

There are no details available on the Redmi Snapdragon 855 powered smartphones. Rumors have it that it could be called the Redmi X smartphone. Xiaomi is expected to launch the Poco F2 smartphone as the successor for the Poco F1 this year. The Poco F1 had launched as the cheapest Snapdragon 845 chipset. There is a possibility that the Poco F2 could be the cheapest Snapdragon 855 smartphone. Probably, the Poco F2 may end up as the Redmi flagship phone. However, it is too early to speculate it.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro will be launching after the Spring Festival of China later this month. It is already confirmed that it will be featuring the 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor instead of the 48-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GM1 sensor present on the Redmi Note 7. Rumors are rife the Snapdragon 660 of the Note 7 could be swapped by the Snapdragon 675 SoC on the Pro variant. It may come with 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM.

Read More: Redmi President starts display design poll; Xiaomi CEO votes for waterdrop-style notch screen

The rest of the specs of the Redmi Note 7 Pro could be same as the non-Pro model. It will be featuring a 6.3-inch full HD+ waterdrop-style notched display. It is equipped with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of native storage. The MIUI 10 flavored Android 9 Pie OS is available preinstalled on the smartphone. Its 4,000mAh battery supports 18W fast charging. The handset is fitted with 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and 13-megapixel selfie shooter.

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Alleged Moto G7 Plus (XT9165-6) full specifications leaked on TENAA ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 3, 2019

A new Motorola phone with model number XT1965 has appeared on TENAA. Past reports have revealed that the XT1965 is the model number of the upcoming Moto G7 smartphone. The exact listing on TENAA mentions the phone as XT1965-6 where “6” appears to be the number for the Chinese variant of the Moto G7.

The Moto XT1965-6 measures 156.9 x 75.3 x 8.2mm and it weighs 176 grams. The smartphone is fitted with a 6.24-inch display that supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2270 pixels.

The Motorola Moto XT1965-6 smartphone will be equipped with an octa-core processor that will include 1.8 GHz quad-core CPU and 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU. It will be hitting the Chinese market in two models such as 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM. For more storage, the smartphone will be sporting a microSD card slot.

The smartphone will be running on Android 9 Pie OS that will deliver near stock experience. It will be drawing power from a 3,000mAh capacity battery. However, the TENAA listing mentions it as 2,820mAh battery. For capturing selfies, it has a front camera of 5-megapixel. The handset could be equipped with a dual camera setup on its rear. However, the TENAA listing only mentions the rear camera configuration as 8-megapixel.

The Motorola XT1965-6 will be equipped with a fingerprint scanner. It will be releasing in China in colors like blue, red, black, purple, gray, gold, silver and white. However, all the color variants of the phone may not be available simultaneously at launch.

The name of the upcoming Motorola XT-1965-6 phone can be identified based on the reports that have surfaced in the recent past. The upcoming Moto G7 series includes four smartphones such as Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Play and Moto G7 Power. The Play and Power smartphones are expected to support wider notch displays compared to the G7 and G7 Plus models. Also, the G7 Play and Power phones are expected to support HD+ resolution whereas the G7 and G7 Plus are rumored to deliver full HD+ resolution. Hence, the XT1965-6 could either be the Moto G7 or G7 Plus phone with waterdrop-style notch screen.

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The other specs of the XT1965-6 suggests that it could be the Moto G7 Plus smartphone. Even the dimensions leak of the G7 Plus is almost as the information that has surfaced on the TENAA listing of XT1965-6. The Snapdragon 632 will be powered by the Moto G7 whereas the G7 Plus could be fueled by Snapdragon 636.

The camera details of the XT1965-6 do not match with the leaked camera specs of G7 and G7 Plus smartphones. Rumors have it that the Moto G7 will feature 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel rear-facing dual camera setup and 8-megapixel front camera whereas the G7 Plus will be coming with 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel rear-mounted dual camera module and 12-megapixel front camera. Hence, it is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm the identity of the XT1965-6 that is heading to China.

Motorola will be holding a launch event on Feb. 7 in Brazil. Since the Moto G series of smartphones are very popular in Brazil, the Lenovo-owned company is likely to debut the Moto G7 series through the upcoming unveil event.

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Nokia 8.1 6GB version goes on sale February 6, priced at INR 29,999 (~$420)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 3, 2019

If you have been waiting for HMD Global to launch the 6GB RAM version of the Nokia 8.1 a.k.a. Nokia X7, then you are in luck. The phone has been announced in India and is set to have its first sale in a few days.

The Nokia 8.1 6GB RAM version will come with 128GB of storage, double that of the 4GB RAM version. That extra RAM and storage will set you back INR 29,999 (~$420)!

The phone will be sold by Amazon India and will be available for purchase on February 6. You can head to the official page to sign up for a notification when it begins.

The Nokia 8.1 has a 6.18-inch Full HD+ PureDisplay screen with a notch at the top and support for HDR10. The notch is home to a 20MP 1.4um adaptive selfie camera that boasts impressive low-light performance. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 710 mobile platform. On its back is a 12MP + 13MP dual camera combo with ZEISS optics. It also has a fingerprint scanner gracing its glass back.

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Meizu Note 9 full specifications leaked on TENAA; Launch date imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 3, 2019

The Meizu Note 9 that has a model number of M923Q was spotted few hours ago with limited specs on TENAA. Now the TENAA listing of the phone has been updated with full specifications.

The Meizu Note 9 TENA listing reveals that its dimensions are 153.11 x 74.34 x 8.65mm and it weighs 169.7 grams. The smartphone will be arriving in three colors variants in China such as Black Ochre, White Ochre and Starry Blue.

The smartphone is fitted with a 6.2-inch display that produces 2244 x 1080 pixels. Rumors have it that it will be sporting a notched display. Leaked images showing the Note 9 with a small waterdrop-style notched screens were spotted recently. The images of the phone haven’t surfaced on TENAA yet. The listing of the Meizu M923Q on TENAA is likely to be updated with images soon to reveal its front and rear design.

A 2.0 GHz octa-core processor which is nothing but the Snapdragon 675 chipset powers the Meizu Note 9. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM. The Android 9 Pie OS comes preinstalled on the device. For storage, it features 64 GB of internal storage. It is fueled by a 4,000mAh battery.

The Meizu Note 9’s rear-mounted dual camera setup includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor that is assisted by 5-megapixel secondary sensor. Rumors have that its 48-megapixel won’t be the Sony IMX586 sensor, but the Samsung ISOCELL GM1 sensor that is available on Redmi Note 7 smartphone.

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The front notch of the Meizu Note 9 will be featuring a 20-megapixel selfie shooter. It is expected to arrive with a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The Note 9 will be the successor of the Meizu Note 8 that had launched in October 2018. The Note 8 did not feature a microSD card slot and the TENAA listing of the Note 9 reveals that it will also lack support for external storage. The predecessor model support 18W mCharge fast charging. Hence, the Note 9 is also expected to carry support for rapid charging technology.

Meizu is yet to confirm on the launch date of the Meizu Note 9. Apart from TENAA, the Note 9 has also bagged approval from 3C authority in China. It is very likely that the smartphone will be made official after the Spring Festival of China this month.

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Alleged Energizer Power Max K18 Pro with massive 18,000mAh battery launching soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 3, 2019

Energizer seems to be gearing up to make it big in the smartphone industry by introducing as many as 26 Energizer Ultimate, Energy, Hardcase and Power Max series of handsets at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech expo that will be held later this month in Barcelona, Spain. Specs of the some of the upcoming Energizer phones such as Energizer Ultimate U620S, U620S Pop, U630S Pop, U650S and U570S. The company is also expected to announce a Power Max variant that will include a mammoth battery of 18,000mAh capacity battery.

Last year, Energize Power Max P16K Pro with 16,000mAh battery was announced at the MWC 2018 event. Hence, it is very likely that the upcoming 18,000mAh battery phone from the company could be the successor of the Power Max P16K Pro. Rumors have it that it could be debuting s the Energizer Power Max P18K Pro. The other specs of the phone are currently under the wraps.

Energizer Ultimate U620S Pop and U630S Pop

Avenir Telecom from France designs and manufactures Energizer branded featured phones smartphones. The upcoming Energizer Ultimate U620S Pop and U630S Pop are equipped with dual selfie pop-up cameras that will include 16-megapixel and 2-megapixel sensors. The U620S and U630S respectively feature 6.2-inch FHD+ and 6.3-inch HD+ displays.

The Ultimate U620S Pop has 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup and it is fueled by Helio P70 and 6 GB of RAM. It comes with 128 GB of storage and 3,200mAh battery. The Ultimate U630S Pop will be coming with 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual rear cameras, Helio P22 chipset, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage and 3,500mAh battery.

Energizer Ultimate U620S, U650S and U570S

The Ultimate U620S is a weaker sibling of U620 Pop which comes with 6.2-inch HD+ display. The MediaTek MT6765 SoC, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of native storage and 4,000mAh battery are the other specs of the Ultimate 620S.

The Ultimate U650S has a 6.5-inch HD+ screen. The Helio P22, 4 GB of RAM and 3,500mAh battery drives the smartphone. Other specs of the comprise of 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup, 16-megapixel selfie shooter and 128 GB of internal storage.

The Ultimate U5570Sv has a 5.7-inch HD+ display. It has a notched HD+ display of 5.7 inches. It is powered by a quad-core processor and 3,000mAH battery. Its other specs include 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup, 16-megapixel front camera and 32 GB of inbuilt storage.

Samsung Galaxy A90 likely to feature pop-up selfie camera, notch-less display

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 3, 2019

Samsung is working on multiple A-series of smartphones at the same time. Recent reports have revealed that the upcoming Galaxy A-series phones will be aimed towards the Chinese market in a bid to cover the lost ground. The rumored Galaxy A90 is expected to arrive as the most powerful A-series phone this year. Popular tipster Ice Universe has revealed that the Galaxy A90 will be a perfect smartphone since it won’t be featuring a notch. The axing of the notch on the phone means it will be equipped with a pop-up selfie camera.

After the iPhone X was introduced with notched screen in 2017, various Chinese manufacturer released notched display smartphones. In 2018, the size of the notch reduced to waterdrop-style on many smartphones. Some phones like Vivo NEX and Find X came with notch-less screen last year. While the Find X had a motorized assembly with front and rear cameras that could automatically rise and go during face authentication and for snapping photos, the Vivo NEX came with a pop-up selfie camera module that could come up for shooting selfie shots.

This year, even upper mid-range phones are expected to arrive with notch-less design with pop-up selfie camera. The Vivo V15 Pro is rumored to arrive with a pop-up selfie camera setup and a triple camera setup on its rear with 32-megapixel primary sensor. The Vivo V15 Pro is expected to go official on Feb. 20 in India. The OPPO R19, R19 Pro and Vivo X25 that are rumored to go official by the first quarter of this year. These phones are also rumored to arrive with pop-up selfie shooters.

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It seems that Samsung is playing the catching up game with the Chinese smartphones first by introducing notched display smartphones and now it is rumored to introduce pop-up selfie camera on the Galaxy A90. Previous reports have suggested that it could be arriving as the successor for the Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone.

The model number of the Galaxy A90 is SM-A905F and it is expected to arrive with an internal storage of 128 GB. It may hit the market in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM editions. It is likely to release in color variants like black, gold and silver. Other details of the Galaxy A90 are still under the wraps. The notched screen designs from Samsung are dubbed as Infinity-U and Infinity-V. Probably, the company announce a new notch-less Infinity Display design before introducing it on the Galaxy A90.

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OPPO PBFM30 full specifications leaked on TENAA

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 3, 2019

Around a week ago, OPPO PCDM00 / PCDT00 smartphone had appeared on TENAA with full specifications and images. While the identity of the PCDM00 / PCDT00 remains a mystery, a new OPPO phone with model number PBFM30 has appeared with full specification on the database of TENAA telecom authority in China. Unfortunately, the listing does not include the images of the phone yet.

The OPPO PBFM30 measures 155.9 x 75.4 x 8.1mm and it weighs 158 grams. The smartphone will be available in the market in at least pink and blue colors. It is fitted with a 6.2-inch display that produces HD+ resolution of 1520 x 720. The display resolution suggests that it will be equipped with a notched screen and it could be an upcoming A-series from the company.

The OPPO PBFM30 smartphone is fueled by 1.8 GHz octa-core processor that is assisted by 3 GB of RAM. It comes with an internal storage of 64 GB and there is a microSD card slot for additional storage. The smartphone is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. The OPPO PBFM30 has 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. For capturing selfies, it has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. The smartphone is also equipped with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The PBFM30 receives power from a 4,100mAh battery. Since it is mid-range phone, it is unlikely to carry support for fast charging.

OPPO PCDT00 TENAA — OPPO PCDM00 / PCDT00

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The Chinese manufacturer is expected to unleash couple of smartphones in the first quarter of this year. In China, it is expected to debut OPPO R19 and R19 Pro smartphones with pop-up selfie cameras. The company is also expected to announce the OPPO F11 and OPPO F11 Pro smartphones in India in the near future.

In the coming month, OPPO will be present at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech trade show in Barcelona, Spain. It is expected to unleash its first foldable phone and 10x hybrid optical zoom camera technology. It is also aiming to launch its first 5G phone in the first half of this year.

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Meizu Note 9 hits TENAA, packs 4,000mAh battery

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 2, 2019

A Meizu phone with model number M932Q has been spotted on TENAA’s website and this device is believed to be the Meizu Note 9. This isn’t the full listing but it still contains some key specs.

The Meizu Note 9 measures 153.11 x 74.3 x 8.65 mm. It is slightly shorter and less broad than the Meizu Note 8 which measures 153.6 x 75.5 x 7.9 mm. However, it is thicker and that can be attributed to its larger battery capacity. The listing says it is 3,900mAh (technically 4,000mAh), 400mAh more than that of the Meizu Note 8.

The Meizu Note 9 will also come with a larger 6.2-inch display. The resolution isn’t stated but it is most likely FHD+. Its predecessor doesn’t have a notch but the Note 9 has been reported to have a waterdrop notch.

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