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Get 28% Off On Lenovo S5 Pro Smartphone

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Jan 21, 2019

Lenovo Vice President Chang Cheng announced the Lenovo S5 Pro launch date on Weibo in October last year, announcing that the phone will be made available to the public on October 18th during an event in Beijing, China.
Even months after hitting the store shelves, the Lenovo S5 Pro continues to garner skyrocketing popularity among those who fancy watching their favorite videos and playing games on a big-screen mobile device. Regrettably, the phone didn’t appeal to people who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a smartphone.

In a bid to make the S5 Pro available to cost-conscious buyers, the Chinese multinational technology company is now offering the popular global version handset at a lowered price on AliExpress. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

The Lenovo S5 Pro is an irresistible smartphone that sports a mammoth 6.2 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a high resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels. It packs a powerful Snapdragon 636 Eight-core 1.8 GHz processor along with a competent Adreno 509 GPU, under the hood.
This global variant ships with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 64GB of internal storage capacity that can be expanded up to 256GB with the help of a microSD card. Furthermore, the S5 Pro comes with 20MP+12MP cameras on the back and sports 20MP+8MP dual=camera module on the front for selfies.

This dual-SIM smartphone runs Lenovo ZUI based on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a robust 3500mAh non-removable lithium polymer battery. Aside from that, it has a slew of useful sensors including the G-sensor, p-sensor, l-sensor, and a fingerprint sensor.

A top-branded smartphone offering comparable features would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now buy the S5 Pro at a lowered price of only $179.99 on AliExpress. This is a significant 28 percent drop in the phone’s original asking price of $249.99.

You can follow this link to avail this discount, which will be valid only for the black color version of the smartphone. Note that the promo will come to an end in two days.

Xiaomi launches Aqara Smart Curtain Motor with built-in battery for 549 Yuan ($80)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 21, 2019

Xiaomi has today announced a new product under crowdfunding dubbed Aqara Smart Curtain Motor. This is an iteration of the Aqara Smart Curtain Motor first launched around 2017. However, the new Aqara Smart Curtain Motor is quite different from the first version in that this model comes with a built-in battery. So you don’t need to connect any wire or need a wall socket closeby for it to work. Thus, it is easier to install.

The Aqara Smart Curtain Motor is basically a motorized window shades and blinds which can be controlled wirelessly. The gadget works on Zigbee curtains and blinds. The device utilizes low-power ZigBee communication protocol via the Mi multi-functional Smart home gateway or Aqara air-conditioning pathway to connect to the smart home network. Thus, the home curtains can be controlled via the Mi App. Also, the Smart gadget allows the homeowner to also set the timer in the Mi app to when the blinds are expected to open and close and the blinds respond automatically when it gets to the set time. This version also comes with support for XIaomi’s XiaoAI voice control.

In addition, there is a wireless switch which can alternatively be used to open and close the blinds with just a gentle tap. The gadget also connects with the Mi home sensor such that when the user goes to the window, the home sensor will automatically trigger the opening of the blinds and as soon as the user leaves, the blinds close. Further, the Aqara Smart curtain motor has a touch start function, such that with just a light pull, the motor starts opening the blinds automatically. It also stops when it encounters any resistance or obstruction when opening or closing. It is also a noiseless device with its operating noise less than 30dB. The product also comes with other support services like door and window measurement, customised window rails and others.

The Aqara Smart Silent curtain motor comes with a price tag of 549 Yuan (~$80) and is currently available on the Youpin crowdfunding platform for funding. There is also the option of the motor with a 3-meter straight rail and installation service for 1099 yuan ($161).

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Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7 Pro, and Redmi Go smartphones to soon launch in India

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Jeet

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Jan 21, 2019

Xiaomi’s newly formed independent brand Redmi recently launched its first smartphone — Redmi Note 7. The company is soon expected to launch Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Go Android Go smartphone. However, the Redmi Note 7 is currently limited to its home market China.

But, the company is soon going to expand its geographical footprints and launch in other regions as well. According to the report, Redmi is planning to soon launch three smartphones in the Indian market — Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7 Pro, and Redmi Go. The reports add that the devices will be launched in Q1 2019, i.e. by the end of March this year.

Launched earlier this month, the Redmi Note 7 features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display carries support for 450-nits brightness, 1,500:1 contrast ratio, sun legibility, and eye protection mode.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core chipset with 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage. It also comes with a dedicated microSD card slot allowing users to expand the storage capacity.

The company has focused on offering a premium photography experience with this budget smartphone. The device comes with an f/1.8 aperture 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary camera with artificial intelligence technology.

On the front side, there’s a 13-megapixel camera housed in the display notch. It is also equipped with features like AI Smart Beauty and AI face unlock. The Redmi Note 7 is equipped with a 3.5mm audio jack and features an infrared blaster which makes it possible to use it as a remote control. A fingerprint scanner resides of the backside of the smartphone.

As for the software, the smartphone is running Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10 out-of-the-box. The phone is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging technology. With an 18W fast charger, the phone can be fully charged in just 1 hour and 43 minutes.

The company is also reportedly set to launch 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant of the phone, which could be priced at around 1,399 Yuan (approximately $206). The upcoming Redmi Note 7 Pro is said to be powered by Snapdragon 675 chipset and is expected to debut in the coming weeks.

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Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Smartphone For Only $239.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Get 16% Off On Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Smartphone

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Jan 21, 2019

The Redmi Note 7 smartphone was subject to a slew of speculations and leaks until Xiaomi finally unveiled the hotly-anticipated phone earlier this month.
Cashing in on the hype surrounding the Redmi Note 7, the Chinese electronics giant is now giving Xiaomi fans a chance to buy its recently launched smartphone at a considerably lowered price on GeekBuying. Moreover, we’ll show how you can get an extra discount at checkout.

While the Redmi Note 7 comes in a variety of memory and storage options, we’ll be taking a gander at the 4GB RAM+64GB ROM variant that has gone up for sale carrying a heavily discounted price on GeekBuying. The aforesaid model would normally set you back $314.99, but you can now buy it for just $265.99 on the Chinese online store.

As if that weren’t enough, you can extend this 16 percent discount further with the help of coupon code GIZ_ XYJTKATQ. The coupon helps you get an extra $26 off by bringing the already lowered retail price of the phone further down to only $239.99 before placing your order.
As far as specs are concerned, the Redmi Note 7 sports a mammoth 6.3 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. There’s Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top, giving the display an added protection.

The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE, Octa core, 2.2GHz processor and packs a competent Adreno 512 graphics processing unit, under the hood. This model ships with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable internal storage capacity (up to 256GB) for you to save your favorite content.

On the optics front, the Redmi Note 7 houses a 48.0MP+5.0MP dual-camera module on the back and a 13.0MP front shooter for superior self-portraits and video chatting experience. The phone runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie operating system and draws its juices from a 4000mAh battery.

There’s a fingerprint sensor placed on the back. Moreover, the phone boasts an impressive array of other sensors such as an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. You can head straight to this link in order to check out the rest of the variants and grab the discount before the promo wraps up!

Lenovo Z5 Pro GT with 12 GB RAM and SD855 visits Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 21, 2019

At the launch of event of Lenovo Z5s, the Chinese firm surprised the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT as the world’s first smartphone powered by Snapdragon 855. It is also the first ever phone to come equipped with 12 GB of RAM. The smartphone is now available on pre-orders in China and it is expected to release in the country by the end of this month. The Geekbench benchmarking platform has multiple listings for 12 GB RAM edition of the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT. It appears that the company could be internally testing the Z5 Pro GT on Geekbench before it is made available to users later this month.

The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT has a model number of L78032. Multiple Geekbench listings of the same model number have appeared on Jan. 18 all feature 12 GB of RAM. While the single-core scores recorded by the Z5 Pro GT revolves between 3083 and 3306, it has recorded between 9166 and 10418 in multi-core.

In the above screenshot, the Lenovo L78032 Z5 Pro GT listings present below the Jan. 18 listings belongs to its 8 GB RAM variant. It shows that with 8 GB RAM and Snapdragon 855, the Z5 Pro GT scored between 3269 and 3303 in single-core tests and between 8989 and 10896 in multi-core tests of Geekbench. Surprisingly, these Geekbench listings suggest that the 12 GB RAM and 8 GB RAM variants of the Z5 Pro GT may deliver similar performance. In terms of specs, the 128 GB and 256 GB storage variants of the Z5 Pro GT will feature 8 GB of RAM. The 12 GB RAM edition of the phone will be packed with 512 GB storage.

Read More: Lenovo Z5s update offers ability to sync with a Xiaomi account, in addition to iCloud

The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT will be hitting the Chinese market on Jan. 29. The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage are respectively priced at 2,698 Yuan (~$397), 2,998 Yuan (~$442), 3,398 Yuan (~$500) and 4,398 Yuan (~$647).

Oppo confirms ‘Get Closer’ MWC 2019 event, could unveil its foldable smartphone

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Jeet

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Jan 21, 2019

The world’s biggest mobile trade show — Mobile World Congress, is scheduled to kick-off from 25th February in Barcelona, Spain. With the event nearing, mobile brands have now started sending out event invitations.

Today, China-based Oppo has sent out media invites for its ‘Get Closer’ launch event at MWC 2019 which is scheduled on 23rd February at 21:00 Beijing time. At this year’s Mobile World Congress, the company says that it will be exploring the theme of Connectivity, AI, Industry 4.0, Immersive Content, Disruptive Innovation, Digital Wellness, Digital Trust, and The Future.

The media invites sent by Oppo are uniquely designed and folded, which is being speculated as a hint by the company that it could unveil its foldable smartphone. Also, the ‘Get Closer’ event name also hints that Oppo could bring a new product with 10x optical zoom technology at MWC 2019.

A few months ago, Oppo’s Product Manager Chuck Wang confirmed that the company will be using the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 platform to announce its first foldable smartphone but didn’t share information on its specifications and release date.

Currently, there’s no confirmation on whether the foldable phone from Oppo will be equipped with a fold-in design like Samsung’s foldable phone or fold-out design like Huawei’s foldable phone. A report that had surfaced coupled of months ago had suggested that Samsung may allow Oppo and Xiaomi to use its Infinity Flex Display.

As for the Oppo’s 10x lossless zoom technology first surfaced last month in a patent. The technology, which was announced last week, uses three cameras instead of two. It has added an ultra-wide camera to the main camera + telephoto lens dual camera setup of the 5x precision optical zoom. The ultra-wide angle camera sits atop the ultra-clear main camera while the telephoto lens maintains its periscope-like setup. The new design provides a zoom range of 15.9mm to 159mm.

Get Top-End Storage Devices At Lowered Prices On Banggood [20% Off Coupon Inside]

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Check Out Banggood’s Mobile Phone Storage Devices Collection

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Jan 21, 2019

Newfangled mobile devices usually ship with very large memory capacity and offer ample storage space for you to save your favorite photos, videos, and other multimedia content.

Those who fancy never running out of storage space usually resort to buying memory cards, flash drives and a slew of other similar products that help them expand their device’s storage capacity. On the downside, these people end up either burning a hole in their pockets or compromising on quality and storage capacity.

In a bid to make top-brand memory cards and other storage devices available to the cost-conscious buyers, Banggood has launched a new promo called ‘Mobile Phone Storage Devices Collection.’ As part of its New Year celebration, the Chinese online store is giving its users a chance to grab an extra 20 percent off.

The recently kicked-off promotion sale has been split into multiple categories in order to facilitate and expedite the search process. More importantly, select items included in these sections are now up for grabs at unbeatable prices.
Under the ‘Memory Card’ card category, for instance, you can find a slew of heavily discounted memory cards like the ESTRELLA 32GB Class 10 high-speed data storage TF card (for Xiaomi mobile phone) that usually retails for $13.25 but is currently available for a lowered price of only $7.99, and avail a 40 percent discount.

On top of that, you can use coupon code 20TFMC and get an extra $5.92 off. In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the memory card further down to only $23.67. This 20% off coupon can be used for all storage devices featured in this event.

The ‘Memory Card With SD Adapter’ also features a myriad of heavily discounted items like the Wellendorff memory card with SD card adapter, MicroDrive TF memory card with SD card adapter and lots more. If you are looking for other cost-effective storage options, you can head straight to the next section called ‘Flash Drive.’

Likewise, you grab noteworthy discounts on top-branded card readers like the Rocketek Mini high-speed TF card in the ‘Card Reader’ segment. The ‘Phone Adapter’ section, on the other hand, is brimming useful accessories that you can buy at unbeatable prices.

The rest of the products have been added to the ‘Other You May Like’ category. You can follow this link to check out the promotion page and get a chance to buy high-end storage devices on Banggood without emptying your pockets.

Buy Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 SE Smartphone For Just $309.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Get 20% Off On Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 SE Smartphone

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Jan 21, 2019

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 SE (Special Edition) smartphone was made available to the public back in September last year, but its popularity hasn’t dropped even a bit.
Taking its skyrocketing demand into consideration, Xiaomi, in collaboration with GeekBuying will be doling out a noteworthy discount on the Mi Mix 2 SE smartphone’s original selling price for a limited period of time. In addition to divulging details about the aforesaid discount, we’ll show how you can save extra money at checkout.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 SE usually carries a steep $399.99 price tag on both online as well as offline stores, but you can now buy it for only $319.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 20 percent drop in the handset’s original asking price.

Moreover, you can use coupon code GIZ_CCHEEBQV and get an extra $50 off without breaking a sweat. In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the Mi Mix 2 SE smartphone further down to just $309.99 simply by applying the coupon while placing your order.

An absolute bargain at this price, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 SE sports a mammoth 5.99-inch touchscreen display with a high resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and pixel density of 403 PPI. The phone packs a Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 835, Octa-core, 2.45GHz processor along with an Adreno 540 GPU, under the hood.

This global version of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 SE smartphone ships with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of non-expandable onboard storage capacity. On optics front, the phone houses a 12.0MP camera on the back and a 5.0MP front shooter for selfies and video chatting.

Furthermore, the Mi Mix 2 SE runs MIUI 9 based Android OS and is backed by a robust 3400mAh battery (non-removable) that can deliver an impressive standby time of about 2-3 days. Aside from that, the Xiaomi-branded handset features multiple sensors like an ultrasonic distance sensor, gyroscope, acceleration sensor, electronic compass, an ambient light sensor, vibration motor, barometer, and Hall sensor.

If the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 SE smartphone has stirred your interest, you can visit this link to check out its full specification and buy at an unbelievably lowered price on GeekBuying. Note that the promotion sale was on the verge of wrapping at the time of writing.

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Buy Deerma DX700 And Other Top-Branded Vacuum Cleaners At Unbeatable Prices On Banggood

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Check Out Banggood’s Home Appliances Festival

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Jan 21, 2019

The market is rife with all sorts of gadgets that come in handy in day to day life whether it’s enhancing the overall ambiance of your home or keeping it dust-free.

If you are a person who fancies keeping your surrounding clean and tidy at all time, you are highly likely to end up spending a lot of money on a high-end vacuum cleaner. While these feature-rich appliances usually don’t come cheap, numerous top-branded vacuum cleaners have gone up for sale carrying unbeatable prices on Banggood.

Dubbed as ‘Home Appliances Festival,’ this Banggood promo features the Deerma DX700 mini home handheld vacuum cleaner that you can now buy without emptying your pocket. While this ultra-flexible dust collector would normally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores, you can now buy it for just $64.59 on Banggood.

This is a 19 percent reduction in the vacuum cleaner’s original asking price of $79.99. Aside from that, the Chinese online store known for offering the best bang for your buck is giving first five hundred buyers a chance to get the Digoo DF-004 foldable USB charging fan for absolutely free with this order.

A wide selection of other equally efficient vacuum cleaners has been added to the ‘You May Like’ category. More importantly, all items included in the aforesaid section are now up for grabs at considerably lowered prices.

For the sake of an instance, the Dibea D18 usually carries a steep $180 price tag, but you can now pre-order this cordless handheld vacuum cleaner for a reduced price of only $97.99. This 46 percent drop in the device’s original asking price will only be valid for the first 20 pieces.

The next fifty pieces will retail for $95.99, while the remaining 100 pieces will go up for pre-order bearing a $97.99 price sticker. The processing time for this order is set for January 21st.

You can click here to check out the promotion page and take full advantage of the discounts. Note that the Deerma DX700 will be available for the aforesaid dropped price only until January 31st.

Buy Teclast F7 Plus Notebook At A Dropped Price Of Only $329.99 On GearBest

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Get 34% Off On Teclast F7 Plus Notebook

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Jan 21, 2019

If you are looking for a slim, lightweight and a new generation laptop that doesn’t cost a bomb, you might want to take a gander at the F7 Plus Notebook from Teclast.
Designed to deliver a powerful performance, the F7 Plus is an irresistible notebook that you can now buy for a dropped price of just $329.99 on GearBest. This is a noteworthy 34 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $501.07.

An absolute bargain at this price, the Teclast F7 Plus Notebook is a great choice for your daily use. It sports a crystal clear 14.0-inch IPS display with a high screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Moreover, it handles advanced multitasking with the help of 8GB of RAM and offers a hefty 128GB SSD storage capacity for you to save your favorite content.

Under the hood, the device packs a powerful Intel Gemini Lake N4100 Quad Core 1.1GHz, up to 2.4GHz processor along with a highly competent Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU for a superior casual gaming and basic photo editing experience. You can have a face-to-face video chatting or capture memorable moments on the Teclast F7 Plus Notebook that houses a 2.0MP camera.

Furthermore, the Teclast F7 Plus runs Microsoft Windows 10 OS and draws its juices from a built-in 6500mAh battery. Aside from that, there’s a 3.5mm headphone Jack, four built-in speakers, and lots more housed a 33.10 x 22.00 x 1.49 cm frame that weighs in at just 1.5000 kg.

In addition to taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, first lucky hundred buyers will qualify to get a free mouse worth $13.20. Regrettably, this Flash Sale is limited to the 492 remaining pieces of the platinum color version of the Teclast F7 Plus Notebook for only seven days.

It is worth noting that this Exclusive Sale that kicked off today, January 21st is slated to come to an end on January 27th. Once the promo comes to an end, the Teclast F7 Plus will carry a slightly steeper $359.99 price tag on GearBest.

In order to ensure you do not end up missing this opportunity, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

Check Out GearBest’s Computer Gear Summer Sale

Buy The UMIDIGI F1 Smartphone For $199.99 On DealExtreme

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Buy UMIDIGI F1 Smartphone

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Jan 21, 2019

UMIDIGI announced the F1 smartphone earlier this month. The Chinese mobile phone firm has now teamed up with dealextreme to kickoff UMIDIGI F1 presale.

You can choose between two bundles including the European Union (GSM) and Non-European Union (GSM). Capable of striking a perfect balance between power and speed, the UMIDIGI F1 is powered by an MTK, Helio P60 MTK6771 2.0GHz octa-core processor and it packs an equally competent ARM Mali G72 MP3 700MHz GPU, under the hood.

The phone ships with 4GB of RAM and offers 128GB of onboard storage capacity. It sports an extra large 6.3 Inch FHD+ Waterdrop In-cell, LTPS display with a high resolution of 2340×1080 pixels at a pixel density of 409PPI (pixels per inch).

On the photography front, the F1 houses a 16MP+8MP dual-camera set up with a 6-element lens, dual LED flash, face recognition and a few other features on the back. It also features a 16.0MP front shooter that comes with the 5-element lens, face recognition and selfie countdown for flawless selfies and enhanced video calling experience.
The phone runs Android 9.0 Pie operating system and is backed by a robust 5150mAHh Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) battery that supports 18W fast charging. Aside from that, the UMIDIGI F1 is loaded with all sorts of useful sensors like the P-sensor, L-sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, and a geomagnetic sensor.

There’s no dearth of mobile phones offering comparable features in the market today; however, these devices carry steep price tags. The UMIDIGI F1, on the other hand, will set you back just $199.99 on dealextreme.

This price will be valid for the black, gold and red color versions of the European Union as well as non-European Union bundles. You can head straight to this link in order to get the UMIDIGI F1 version that matches your location.

Honor View 20 vs Oppo Find X vs Google Pixel 3: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jan 20, 2019

Honor V20 is going to debut in the European market with the moniker Honor View 20 and it is ready to conquer the segment of affordable flagships in the Old Continent. But the phone will have a lot of competition, so it is all but obvious that it will have the biggest success in Europe. Two of its most important competitors are surely the Oppo Find X which is the first Oppo device to come in the European market and the new Google Pixel 3 which is one of the most compact flagships in the market. Here is a specs comparison.

Honor View 20 vs Oppo Find X vs Google Pixel 3

	Huawei Honor View 20	Oppo Find X	Google Pixel 3
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	156.9 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm, 180 g	156.7 x 74.2 x 9.4 mm, 186 g	145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9 mm, 148 grams
DISPLAY	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2310p (Full HD+), IPS LCD	6.42 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED	5.5 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), P-OLED, 443 ppi
PROCESSOR	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, Magic UI	Android 8.1 Oreo, Color OS	Android 9 Pie
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 48 MP + TOF 3D Camera, f/1.8 25 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 20 MP, f/2.0 25 MP f/2.0 front camera	12.2 MP f/1.8 Dual 8 + 8 MP f/1.8 and f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh, fast charging 22.5W	3730 mAh, fast charging with VOOC Charge	2915 mAh, Fast Charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, in-display camera	Dual SIM slot, motorized slider design	Qi wireless charging, IP68 rating

Design

If you need the phone with the most impressive look, you should go either for the Honor View 20 or the Oppo Find X. The first is one of the few devices with a hole in-display for the front camera, placed there to minimize the bezels. It also has a stunning glass back with suggestive light effects on it. Oppo Find X is the first phone with a motorized slider design consisting of a slider that houses all the cameras. It comes with an incredibly high screen-to-body ratio, no notch, and no holes. Google Pixel 3 has not a very attractive look, but it is the most compact device.

Display

In terms of viewing quality, Google Pixel 3 has the best display, even though it is the smallest one with just 5.5 inches (18:9 aspect ratio). It features a better color reproduction thanks to 100% DCI-P3 coverage and the HDR10 technology, and it also has a higher pixel density. Last but not least, it has stereo speakers on the front, enhancing the multimedia experience. The second place goes to Oppo Find X with its wide AMOLED display. Honor View 20 has just a midrange IPS panel, so it takes the last place.

Hardware/Software

The hardware side of the Honor View 20 is the most powerful thanks to the Kirin 980 chipset delivering blazing speeds and a huge smoothness. The phone is equipped with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage and it runs a custom UI. But Google Pixel 3 has another important advantage, even though it has lower-end hardware: it comes with a stock Android experience and faster updates. The Pixel line-up usually gets updated before every other phone.

Camera

Even though it has just a single sensor on the back, Google Pixel 3 is able to deliver the highest photo quality. It has incredibly good autofocus as well as a perfect optical stabilization, and it is even able to provide a great bokeh effect, despite not having a secondary depth sensor. The front camera is very interesting as well thanks to the double sensor which includes an ultra wide angle lens. Excluding the Google Pixel 3, I would choose the Honor View 20 because of its stunning 48 MP sensor on the back, which maximizes the detail and delivers a low level of noise in low light conditions.

Battery

Honor View 20 has a battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh, a rare thing for flagships. It can provide up to two days of battery life with moderate use and it wins the battery comparison. Oppo Find X has a slightly smaller battery, but it has the fastest charging technology, while Google Pixel 3 cannot compete with its opponents because its capacity is just at an average level.

Price

Google Pixel 3 is my favorite phone from this trio because it has important added values such as a better camera, water resistance, faster updates and stereo speakers, but Honor View 20 has a definitely higher value for money because it costs just €600/$682 while Google Pixel 3 costs about €850/$966. Oppo Find X has more or less the same price as the View 20 thanks to online street prices.

Read More: The Huawei Honor V20 Goes Up For Pre-Order On Giztop!

Honor View 20 vs Oppo Find X vs Google Pixel 3: PRO and CONS

Google Pixel 3

PROS

Compact
Excellent display
Always up to date
Stereo speakers
Excellent cameras

CONS

Lower-end hardware

Huawei Honor View 20

PROS

Unique design
Good cameras
Great hardware
Bigger battery

CONS

Worse display

Oppo Find X

PROS

Slider design
Big battery
Good display
Great selfie camera

CONS

Average rear cameras

Geekbench reveals Moto G7 Play is powered by the Snapdragon 625

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Jan 20, 2019

The Moto G7 Play is one of the upcoming Moto G phones rumored to launch next month. It should be the cheapest of the lot, and a Geekbench listing as revealed it will also be the least powerful.

The Moto G7 Play was benchmarked yesterday and the listing reveals it is powered by Qualcomm’s MSM8953 processor which is popularly known as the Snapdragon 625. This is surprising as the phone was reported to come with a Snapdragon 632 processor just like the Moto G7 Power.

The version on Geekbench also has just 2GB of RAM but runs Android 9 Pie.

The Moto G7 Play’s manual was seen on the FCC’s website back in November along with photos. The documents revealed it will have a 3,000mAh battery, a fingerprint scanner, and a notched display. The notch will house a camera, a speaker and a LED flash for nighttime selfies.

Xiaomi announces creation of African Regional Department to take on market king, Transsion Holdings

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Jan 20, 2019

In Africa, Apple isn’t king, neither is Samsung or any of the other big names in the mobile industry. The African mobile phone market is controlled by Transsion Holdings, owners of Tecno, Infinix, and Itel phone brands. Now, Xiaomi has announced the establishment of an African Regional Department to challenge the Shenzhen-based Transsion.

According to a market research analysis for the first quarter of 2018, Samsung held the largest market share but Transsion’s Tecno and Itel brands had the second and third largest market share while its Infinix brand came in at 5th place just behind Huawei. Collectively, that makes Transsion Holdings the leader of the smartphone market.

Xiaomi wants some of that market share and this isn’t surprising. The brand has been on an expansion streak in the last 18 months. It has opened up shop in new countries and regions and now it wants to come to Africa.

This isn’t actually Xiaomi’s first foray into the African market. A few years ago, it launched a few phones in Nigeria but was barred by a court injunction from selling any more phones and products. The injunction which was obtained by a South African phone company called Mi-Fone prevented Xiaomi from selling any phone or product with the trade name “Mi”. Xiaomi later obtained a pass that allowed it to sell its products in Nigeria.

However, only a few Xiaomi phones have been sold since then and actually by retail partners. Last year, the Redmi Note 5A and Redmi Note 5 were sold by e-Commerce store, Jumia. The Redmi 6A is also currently available on the retail site. Apart from these devices, there isn’t really an official presence in the country. There is also no after-sales service. Nevertheless, Xiaomi products are quite popular as a lot of people import them from outside the continent.

Now that Xiaomi has established an African Regional Department, things should be much different. We should see devices get official launches in different countries and there should be official after-sales support.

According to the official memo, Xiaomi’s African Regional Department will be headed by Wang Lingming and he will report to Wang Xiang.

Live photos of the Moto G7 Power confirm specs and reveal Brazilian price

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Jan 19, 2019

Motorola hasn’t yet announced the 7th-gen Moto G series yet but it appears a launch will happen very soon. Live images of the Moto G7 Power have surfaced online and they were taken at a store in Brazil. If the phone is already shipping to stores, that should mean an official launch is around the corner.

The images confirm the specs of the Moto G7 Power and also reveal the price of the phone. Although the price is for Brazil, it should give us an idea of how much it will cost when it arrives in other countries.

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The Moto G7 Power will come with a 6.2-inch HD+ display with a notch at the top that houses the 8MP selfie camera and speaker. While an FHD+ display would be better, the lower resolution should mean less power consumption and longer battery life.

The phone is powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core processor. This is said to be the Snapdragon 632 mobile platform. The chipset is paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. There will be other RAM and storage configurations available.

The back of the Moto G7 Power is home to a single 12MP sensor that is housed in a black circle along with an LED flash. There is a fingerprint scanner beneath the setup with a Motorola logo on top. The back of the device appears to be covered in glass that reflects light. The variant in the live images is blue.

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The phone packs a massive 5,000mAh battery which should last a whole day and probably more. One shot of the phone shows a number of Motorola apps and Google’s own File Go and Photos apps.

Ceramic version of the Galaxy S10 Plus to have 12GB RAM and 1TB storage

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Jan 19, 2019

The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT launched as the world’s first phone with 12GB of RAM in December. New reports say a variant of Samsung’s Galaxy S10 Plus might join the list.

It was reported a few months ago that Samsung would launch a version of the Galaxy S10 that will have a ceramic body. That version was initially said to be the 5G version of the Galaxy S10 which has been referred to as the Galaxy S10 X. Latest news from say it will likely be a variant of the Galaxy S10 Plus instead and will pack lots of storage and RAM.

This version of the Galaxy S10 Plus is said to have model number SM-G975FC and will come in white and black ceramic variants according to SamMobile. China-based leaker @UniverseIce known for his Samsung-related leaks also revealed in a tweet yesterday that the ceramic version of the S10 Plus will also have 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage!

The Galaxy S10+ 12GB/1TB version will have a ceramic back cover. This ceramic has a special process that is not only scratch resistant but also resistant to falling, but the weight will increase. This is the most advanced version of the S10+ . There is a metallic luster.

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) January 19, 2019

The tweet also said the ceramic is made via a special process that not only makes it resistant to scratches but also “resistant to falling”. We believe he means the phone will also be able to survive more drops than the glass variant. However, this feature gives the phone additional weight. Lastly, he says it will have a metallic luster which should make it look really nice and attractive.