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Get 20% Off Colorful Battle Flag C.X370 X5 V14 Gaming Motherboard

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Jan 15, 2019

If you are an avid gamer looking for a new motherboard for gaming, you have come to the right place. The Battle flag C.X370 X5 V14 is a power-packed gaming motherboard that comes loaded with top-end specifications.
More importantly, it will not set you back a pretty penny, unlike other top-branded gaming motherboards available in the market today. While it usually carries a $199.99 price tag on online as well as offline stores, the Colorful Battle Flag C.X370 X5 V14 is now up for grabs bearing a lowered price tag of just $159.99 on GeekBuying.

If this 20 percent reduction in the motherboard’s original asking price doesn’t stir your interest, you can apply coupon code GIZ_PTSVRDVX and save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out. The aforesaid coupon helps you get an extra $16 off by reducing the motherboard’s retail price to only $143.99 before you place your order.
This Colorful-branded gaming motherboard packs an AMD X370 processor that supports Socket AM4. In terms of memory, it features 4 DIMM slots, and it supports dual-channel DDR4 2666（OC）/2600（OC）/2400（OC）/2133MHz memory.

As far as the graphics department is concerned, the motherboard houses one PCI Express 3.0×16 slot and supports PCIE3.0, and AMD CrossFireX (three cards). Aside from that, the motherboard has multiple boards including one PS2 port, two USB3.0 ports, two USB3.1 ports, one RJ45 LAN, six audio ports with 8-channel support and one DVI port just to name a few.

On the hardware front, the Battle flag C.X370 X5 V14 gaming motherboard comes with CPU Fan speed Controlled, SYSTEM Fan speed Monitoring, CPU Temperature Monitoring, System Temperature Monitoring as well as Voltage monitoring. There are an onboard dual 1000M LAN and ALC1150 8-ch for audio.

You can head straight to this link if you are interested in checking out the rest of the specifications and avail the discount before the promo comes to an end. It is also worth noting that the above-mentioned coupon is likely to expire soon.

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Giveaway – Win a Xiaomi Fan Heater [Coupon Code]

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Jan 15, 2019

Gizmochina along with Banggood is conducting 1 unit Xiaomi Fan Heater 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.

Xiaomi Fan Heater is the first pick for you to keep warm over the winter months. With the PTC heating element, there is no flame during operation and no visible infrared rays. No complicated operation is required, the power is turned on, and the switch can be used to easily enjoy the warm air. The bottom of the fuselage is equipped with a safe switch that is when it dumped and the power automatically off. When the equipment is dumped, it will automatically power off to prevent accidents. The Xiaomi Fan Heater is cute, brief and elegant, and it can be placed on desktop.

You can get the Xiaomi Fan Heater at $23.33 with the coupon code b0a761

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How to entry this giveaway? Just follow these steps via Gleam widget:

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5. The prize will be shipped in a month when the giveaway end.

Just follow the steps mentioned in the Gleam widget to participate in the giveaway.

Once again, good luck.

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Buy Xiaomi Air Wireless Earphone For Just $89 On Giztop

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Buy Xiaomi Air Wireless Earphone

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Jan 15, 2019

If you prefer a convenient way to enjoy your favorite music on the go, wireless earphones are a better choice as compared to their wired alternative since the former can deliver the same (or even better) audio quality without the hassles of wires.
There’s no dearth of top-branded wireless earphones in the market today, but these devices aren’t easy on the pocketbook. If you have restlessly been looking for a cost-effective, yet a feature-rich wireless earphone from a popular brand, you have come to the right place.

It might interest you to know that the Xiaomi Air wireless earphone has gone up for sale bearing a price tag of $89 on Giztop. You get two headphones that sport an eye-catching wireless design and boast an impressive array of features without breaking the bank.

Moreover, the Xiaomi Air headphones come with IPX4 waterproof protection that allows it to withstand splashing water at any angle. The device features7mm audio drivers that are known to deliver deep bass, coupled with a superior stereo audio quality.

Despite packing numerous features under the hood, each Xiaomi Air earphone weighs in at only 5.8g, which is even lighter than a coin. Its design comprises a smooth, round body that sits comfortably in your ear for a longer period of time.

On top of that, the Xiaomi-branded wireless headphones adopt AAC’s advanced audio coding technology, which drastically enhances the performance through the means of vocal reduction and instrument separation. It has a touch zone that allows the wearer to interact with a voice assistant to play or pause music, and even answer or reject an incoming phone call with just a touch.

The Xiaomi Air wireless earphone works with smartphones, laptops and a wide range of Apple products. You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Bluetooth headset Air and buy it on Giztop without emptying your pocket.

Samsung Galaxy A50 launch inches near as it receives WFA approval

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 15, 2019

Recent reports have revealed that Galaxy A50 is an upcoming smartphone from Samsung: It is speculated that the model number SM-A505F belong to the upcoming Galaxy A50 smartphone. The same model number was spotted with key specs on Geekbench few weeks ago. Now the Galaxy A50 has received certification WFA Alliance authority which indicates that the smartphone is bagging all the necessary approvals to go official.

The below screenshot reveals that the Samsung phone with model number SM-A505FN/DS carries support for dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac. The handset is preinstalled with Android 9.0 Pie OS. No other information on the specifications of the smartphone has been leaked through WFA Alliance listing.

The SM-A50FN model number suggests that it could be the South Korea country variant of the Galaxy A50. The DS letters indicate that it will be also available in dual-SIM option.

Previous leaks have revealed that Samsung will debut the Galaxy A50 in March or in Q2 this year. The Geekbench listing of the smartphone had revealed that the Galaxy A50 is fueled by Exynos 9610 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. The handset is rumored to available in 64 GB and 128 GB storage models.

The smartphone is also rumored to be equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner. Samsung is using the more accurate ultrasonic version of in-screen fingerprint reader on the Galaxy S10 series. The Galaxy A50 may feature its optical version which can be found on various in-display fingerprint scanner enabled smartphones from Chinese firms like Huawei, Vivo, OPPO and so on. As far as the display of the phone is concerned, Samsung may launch it with punch-hole display like the Galaxy A8s.

Read More: Galaxy M20 design, features revealed officially ahead of January 28 launch

The Galaxy A50 may come packed with a 4,000mAh battery which could be equipped with support for wireless charging. There is no confirmation on whether it will be featuring a dual, triple or quad camera setup on its rear, but what’s known about it is that its main camera sensor will be of 24-megapixel. The smartphone is expected to release in multiple colors like blue, pink, black, silver and white. Some of them could be color gradient versions.

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Pre-Order The Ulefone Armor 6 And Armor X2 Smartphones At Unbeatable Prices On Banggood

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Get Big Discounts On Ulefone-Branded Smartphones

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Jan 15, 2019

The market is brimming with all sorts of well-built smartphones that you can carry with you even during your adventurous outdoor activities.

On the downside, these brawny aren’t easy on the pocketbook. If you are looking for a rugged, yet cost-effective smartphone from a reliable brand, the Ulefone Armor 6 might just fill the bill.

Announced in December last year, the Armor 6 is touted as the ‘King of Rugged Phones of 2019.’ The phone is exclusively designed to withstand harsh conditions, making it a great choice for thrill seekers who enjoy extreme sports and other similar activities.

In a bid to make the Armor 6 available to those living on a tight budget, Ulefone is now doling out a noteworthy 22 percent discount on the phone’s original asking price of $459.99 on Banggood. As a result, you can now pre-order this feature-laden phone for a dropped price of just $359.99. But that’s not all.

This discount is part of Banggood’s latest promotion dubbed, ‘Get Max $100 Deals Top Indestructible Rugged Ulefone Armor 6.’ Aside from a chance to not only get their hands on the Armor 6 at a lowered price, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is giving Banggood users an opportunity to win free gifts as well.

Lucky buyers will be able to get a wireless charger worth $29.99 and a protective film worth $9.99 for absolutely free. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the free gifts will be available only to first 300 buyers only.

This promotion sale will be valid for EU and other area versions of the smartphone that will be available in red and black color options. Note that there were only 299 pieces remaining at the time of writing.
Alternatively, you can pre-order the Ulefone Armor X2 smartphone for a lowered price of $99.99 on Banggood. This is a 50 percent drop in the phone’s original asking price of $199.99. This discount will be limited to the first 200 pieces only.

You can even get a protective film for free with this order. You can click here to check out the full specifications of the aforesaid Ulefone smartphones and avail the discounts before the promotion sale ends on January 20th.

Galaxy M20 design, features revealed officially ahead of January 28 launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 15, 2019

Multiple reports have been claiming that Samsung is planning to introduce the new Galaxy M lineup by the end of this month. The South Korean company has sent press release to confirm that it will be holding an unveil event in India to announce the Galaxy M series smartphones on Jan. 28. Rumors are rife that the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 will be unleashed on the said date. Samsung has also released teaser images that seems to belong to the Galaxy M20 smartphone.

Among the Galaxy M10 and M20, the latter is expected to arrive with a dual camera setup on its rear while the former could be an entry-level smartphone with single rear camera. Hence it appears that the teaser images belong to the Galaxy M20 smartphone.

The Galaxy M20 will be equipped with what appears to be an Infinity-V display which features a V-shaped notch. A selfie camera is present inside the notch while earpiece is fitted between the on the top edge of the phone above the front-facing camera. The display of the phone is expected to deliver a high screen-to-body ratio. Instead of AMOLED, the handset is rumored to feature an LCD screen of 6.3 inches. It is expected to carry support for full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone may feature an 8-megapixel selfie shooter.

The above teaser image shows that the Galaxy M20 will be featuring a powerful processor for zippy performance. Leaks have revealed that it will be fueled by the new Exynos 7904 chipset along with 4 GB of RAM.

The “Oh-mAh-God” battery could be the 5,000mAh battery that is rumored to power the Galaxy M20 smartphone. The massive battery will be equipped with rapid charging through USB-C. The handset will be featuring a 3.5mm audio jack on its bottom edge.

The rear side of the Galaxy M20 will be fitted with a fingerprint scanner. At the top-left corner of its rear shell is the vertical dual camera setup. Rumors are rife that it could be featuring 12-megapixel and 5-megapixel sensors.

The Galaxy M20 could be equipped with 64 GB internal storage and a microSD card slot for additional storage. The handset is expected to come preinstalled with Android 9 Pie OS.

The above images taken from the user manual of the Galaxy M20 has been shared by a Russian tech website. It confirms the different features of the smartphone and reveals that it will carry support for face unlock. The handset could be priced around Rs. 15,000 in India and it will be exclusively available through Amazon in India. The smartphone will also debut in global markets in the near future.

Nokia 9 PureView to debut by January end and release in India by February, claims report

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 15, 2019

There are mixed rumors surrounding the arrival of the Nokia 9 PureView flagship phone. A recent report had claimed that HMD Global may announce it the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 event in the coming month in Barcelona, Spain. Newer information shared by 91mobiles reveals that the Finnish firm is gearing up to launch the Nokia 9 PureView smartphone by the end of this month. The handset is also expected to break cover in February.

Citing information received from distribution channel, the publication claims that the company will be holding a launch event by the end of this month in Dubai to announce the Nokia 9 PureView handset. The publication has further added that another source that has corroborated on the January end launch event for the smartphone has also claimed that it will be also debuting at some point in the next month in India. In February, HMD Global is also expected to debut a few other smartphones in India.

The penta-lens camera setup is the USP of the Nokia 9 PureView. It is expected to include different kinds of sensors such as telephoto lens, wide-angle lens, monochrome sensor, depth sensor and so on. It is speculated that the smartphone may cost around Rs. 60,000 (~$848) in India. By this, it can be said that the Nokia 9 PureView will be the most expensive Nokia phone from the time HMD Global took over its mobile division.

The Nokia 9 PureView is rumored to be fitted with a 5.9-inch AMOLED display that will produce Quad HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 845 chipset will be present under the hood of the device along with 8 GB of RAM. It will be equipped with an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. The Nokia 9 PureView will be the first ever Nokia phone to feature an in-display fingerprint reader. Shown below are some videos that showcase the animations that will be displayed when the finger of the user is scanned under-screen fingerprint sensor.

Read More: Nokia looking to elicit another wave of nostalgia with the Nokia N9 powered by KaiOS

The Android 9 Pie OS with stock experience will be available on the Nokia 9 PureView handset. It may receive power from 4,150mAh battery. The handset is also rumored to carry support for wireless charging. Rumors are rife that HMD Global will out a Snapdragon 855 chipset edition of the Nokia 9 PureView by the end of the year.

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Get Feature-Laden Projectors At Unbelievably Lowered Prices On GearBest [Coupons Inside]

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Jan 15, 2019

Deemed as one of China’s best online stores for TV boxes, mobile phones and a slew of other cool gadgets, GearBest is now giving its users an unmissable opportunity to buy top-branded projectors at lowered prices.
Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discounts, you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

Original XGIMI H2 DLP 1350 ANSI Lumens Home Theater Projector

The XGIMI H2 is an irresistible home theater projector that can project a full HD image with a physical resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. It comes with a radically overhauled cooling system and a four channeled beam that allows it to deliver a brightness of 1350 ANSI Lumens which is 50 percent higher as compared to its precursor.

With these lumens counts, the XGIMI H2 gets rid of lusterless and dull imagery during the day. With the high native resolution, coupled with its 3D functions, the XGIMI H2 can efficiently transform any white wall into a mammoth display up to 300-inch with true-to-life images.
The XGIMI H2 DLP home theater projector has gone up for sale bearing an $869.99 price tag on GearBest, but you can get an extra $20 off simply by applying coupon code XGIMIH2 at checkout. In other words, you can reduce the XGIMI H2 projector’s original asking price to only $849.99 with the help of the aforesaid coupon.

You can follow this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the light slate gray color version of the XGIMI H2. Regrettably, there were only 68 pieces remaining for this promo, which is slated to end in fourteen days.

JMGO N7 DLP 1300 ANSI Lumens Home Theater Projector

The JMGO N7 is a great choice for cinephiles who fancy watching their favorite series or avid gamers who prefer playing popular games on a massive screen. The N7 delivers up to 120-inch projection picture with superior clarity and details thanks to its native resolution of 1920X1080 pixels.

Aside from that, the N7 delivers a 1300 ANSI Lumen brightness, a contrast ratio of 9000:1, HDR10 video decoding, RGGB four channel optical path design, Rec.709 color gamut reproducing, 27 PET and an impressive array of other features that ensure big, crisp and vivid picture quality.

While the JMGO N7 would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online as well as offline stores, you can now buy it for only $869.99 on Gearbest. This is a noteworthy 10 percent reduction in the projector’s original asking price of $966.47.

You can visit this link to grab this discount, which will be valid for the gray color version of the projector for a limited period of time.

Orimag P9 DLP Small Home Using Projector

The P9 is housed in a sturdy, yet appealing body made using superior ABS, and metal material. It can deliver a native resolution of 854 x 480 pixels with 200ANSI brightness and a contrast ratio of 1000:1.

Moreover, the Orimag P9 supports 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution and 4K videos and comes with a 5G multi-screen interaction feature. The Orimag P9 is equipped with an electric focus remote control that allows you to adjust the focus without breaking a sweat.

With dimensions of 185x124mm, the P9 weighs in at just 0.48kg so you can easily carry it everywhere you go. This mobile 5G home theater usually carries a $312.70, but it can now be yours if you are willing to shell out just $269.99 on GearBest.

You can extend this 14 percent discount even further by applying coupon code ORMGP9. This coupon helps you save $10 more by bringing the device’s already lowered asking price further down to just $259.99 before you place your order.

You can visit this link to avail this discount, which will be valid for the black and silver color versions of the projector.

OPPO celebrates 10 years of making phones, highlights some of its iconic ones

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Jan 15, 2019

OPPO is celebrating 10 years of manufacturing smartphones (2008 to 2018). There is no elaborate event, at least we haven’t heard of one save for Wednesday’s 10x optical zoom unveiling. However, the Chinese phone maker has taken to Weibo to celebrate some of its iconic releases. Below is a list of some of them:

OPPO A103

This was OPPO’s first phone. The A103 is a feature phone with a unique design even back in 2008. It has a smiley face on its back formed by the rear camera and flash and topped it off with a nice gold finish.

OPPO P51

The OPPO P51 would pass for a Sony Ericsson phone if you swapped the manufacturer’s name on the front. It also rocked an alphanumeric keyboard like the A103. It was released in two colors – metallic gray with green accents and white with red accents.

OPPO T9

This launched in 2009 just like the OPPO P51. It ditched the alphanumeric keyboard for a touchscreen display. Although it did keep some hardware keys. Like the P51, it also had a green accent albeit a different shade.

OPPO U529

Just when we thought OPPO was done with phones with a physical keyboard, it launched the U529. The U529 is a flip phone and must have been a hit among women thanks to its pink color. The alternating shades used for the keyboard is a nice touch.

OPPO X903

The X903 brought back the touchscreen display along with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. It ran Android 2.2 Froyo and had a 1GHz processor, an 8MP rear camera and a 4-inch screen with 10-point multi-touch.

OPPO Finder

The OPPO Finder launched as the world’s thinnest smartphone in 2012 with a thickness of just 6.65 mm. There are a lot of phones much thicker than that even 7 years later.

The Finder wasn’t cheap. It cost over $600 and that got you a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and 1.3MP front-facing camera. I bet no one will pay even a third of that for a phone with the above specs this year.

OPPO N1

The OPPO N1 was a very popular phone when it launched in 2013 thanks to its rotating rear camera which doubled as the front-facing camera. It had a large 5.9-inch display (by 2013 standards), 2GB of RAM and a 3,610mAh battery.

The OPPO N1 still packs a larger battery than some phones released in the past year with a larger display.

OPPO Find 7 and Find 7a

The Find 7 and Find 7a even brought better specs but they will be remembered for bringing VOOC fast charging.

OPPO R7 and OPPO R7s

In 2015, OPPO became one of the top 10 smartphone brands in the world as it sold 50 million units. That year, some of its notable releases were the OPPO R7 and the OPPO R7s which are mid-range phones but came bundled with VOOC fast-charge technology.

OPPO R9 and R9s

In 2016, OPPO continued with just mid-range phones as it had done the previous year but that didn’t stop it from climbing higher in the top 10 list. The OPPO R9 series of smartphones were its popular releases that year.

OPPO R11 and OPPO R11s

2017 began the same way with the mid-range OPPO R11 but for the second half of the year, OPPO switched the design of its phones by adopting the new 18:9 aspect ratio. It was also the year dual cameras gained popularity and OPPO wasn’t left behind. The OPPO R11 had dual rear cameras but the OPPO R11s added the new display design.

OPPO Find X

The Find X is one of OPPO’s most important device ever. It made a big splash in the mobile industry with its unique design. It had a very high screen-to-body ratio as a result of the top bezel getting shaved off.

The usual sensors that lined the top bezel were hidden and only became visible via a motorized slide-out mechanism. The rear cameras and flash were also hidden and were revealed by the same slide-out module.

The Find X also marked the return of OPPO into the proper flagship category as it came with the same top of the range processor that powered a lot of other flagships in 2018.

A special edition of the phone brought a faster version of its VOOC charging technology. Dubbed SuperVOOC, you could charge your phone from empty to full in just 35 minutes.

Xiaomi says the Redmi Note 7 stock will hit 1 million units this January

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Jan 15, 2019

The Redmi Note 7 which was launched last week will go on its first sale today and we expect the sales to be a hot one considering the affordable price tag the premium mid-range model features. As a result of this, some netizens have expressed concerns if Xiaomi has enough units in stock. Sure, it is quite frustrating to keep waiting for weeks unending for a new smartphone that just hit the market. We want to be able to grab it in the retail store by the corner or online ASAP after it is launched. Xiaomi’s product director Wang Teng Thomas, who seems to be beaming with enthusiasm on his new role, has come out with some assuring words in this regard.

The product director, while responding to a concerned fan, stated that the company has in stock up to one million units of the Redmi Note that will be sold this January. In that case, a good number of fans will get the opportunity to grab the device when it goes on sale later in the day.

Xiaomi phones are particularly plagued with a shortage of units when they were first launched. That, coupled with an online-only sales model in 2016, may have contributed to the company slump back then. The Chinese tech giant has since adjusted, incorporating offline sales with sales in the over 200 Mi stores and authorised retailers in China. The company as also ensured it is fully stocked for the product’s first sales. The Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE were very much in supply when their first sale took place. Thankfully, the Redmi Note 7 will likely not be plagued by parts shortage as the new Samsung GM1 48MP sensor is said to have been mass produced even before Sony’s IMX586.

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The $219 Galaxy Tab S4 look-alike Alldocube X unboxing and first impression (videos)

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Jan 14, 2019

The Alldocube X tablet has been announced and before the tablet became official, Alldocube has been sharing teasers of the device. The Alldocube X is indeed looking to be one that isn’t going to disappoint. To prove that, the company has released a couple of videos showcasing the hands on and first imression look at the Galaxy Tab S4 look-alike.

Alldocube had shown us several reasons why the Alldocube X tablet is a perfect and cheaper alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4. We are beginning to see reasons with that claim, going by the design which the tablet adopts. The tablet borrows the main feature of the Samsung tablet which is a 2.5K SuperAMOLED display bringing an immersive, theatre-like experience in terms of image quality. By doing so, the company ALLDOCUBE has marked themselves as the only company from China to bring out an Android AMOLED tablet.

Apart from the 2.5K AMOLED display, Alldocube X also rank among the best affordable media tablet on the market with other entertainment features like AKM HiFi sound chip to make all you hear is music to the ears. There is also a 4K video playback and HDR support to embrace the absolutely stunning feast to the eyes. Most importantly, it is fired by a mammoth 8000mAh battery to make sure that there is all-day long juice to power your entertainment.

In terms of design, the tablet features an ultra-slim design with 6.9mm industry-leading thinness. It weighs just 500g despite the big battery and this makes it feel comfortable when held. The tablet And it’s all-metal, the look is premium and classic. Having the fingerprint sensor placed on the right side gives you exclusive access to it and protects your data’s safety. It is powered by a MediaTek MT8176 CPU while an IMG Power VR GX6250 powers the graphics. The sleek tablet packs 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM in the offer and supports up to 128GB of MicroSD expansion. In terms of connectivity, it comes with a USB-C port to charge and equally has OTG support. The tablet also supports WiFi and PE+2.0 quick charge. The tablet runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS but Alldocube has promsed to continue to improve its performance through software enhancements.

You can grab some more details about the Alldocube X from here.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Mi 8 Lite vs Mi A2: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jan 14, 2019

Xiaomi is one of the most considered smartphone manufacturers when it comes to midrange devices sold for less than $300. The new Redmi Note 7 is the first Xiaomi’s midrange smartphone of 2019 and it is the first device after Redmi became independent from Xiaomi. A lot of people are already considering it the perfect midrange phone and waiting for it to hit the shelves. But before giving it a chance, we think it is worth comparing it with other Xiaomi midrange phones which offer similar specifications: Mi 8 Lite and Mi A2, in order to establish which one is the best. Here you will find all the differences between three of the most interesting midrange phones in terms of quality-price ratio.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi A2

	Xiaomi Redmi Note 7	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite	Xiaomi Mi A2
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm, 186 grams	156.4 x 75.8 x 7.5 mm, 169 grams	158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm, 166 grams
DISPLAY	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD	6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 19:9 ratio, 403 ppi, IPS LCD	5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels, 403 ppi, 18:9 ratio, LTPS IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB	4 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, MIUI	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 13 MP front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 24 MP front camera	Dual 12 + 20 MP f/1.8 20 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh, fast charging with Quick Charge 4.0	3350 mAh Fast Charging Quick Charge 3.0	3000 mAh, Fast Charging Quick Charge 3.0
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

There are huge differences in the aesthetics of these smartphones for both looks and materials. Xiaomi Mi A2 is less attractive because it comes with a classic full metal unibody design and thick bezels both above and below the display. Its design is definitely not exceptional, while both its rivals come with a premium design that includes a glass back and an aluminum frame. I would pick the new Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 for one simple reason: besides having a smaller waterdrop notch (but slightly thicker bezels) it comes with a better build quality. According to the company, the phone is water resistant and dust resistant even though it does not come with an IP certification, and the first teardown has already proved it. Further, it has Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the display and its glasses will be very resistant.

Display

No matter which display you choose, you will get more or less the same quality. All are midrange-class IPS panels with Full HD+ resolutions and their sizes are similar. The only important differences are the notch and the aspect ratio. Xiaomi Mi A2 has an 18:9 display without a notch, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has a 19:9 display with a medium-sized notch and Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has an even taller 19.5:9 screen with a small waterdrop notch but slightly thicker bezels than Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite. I would personally go for the Xiaomi Mi A2 because I think its display offers a slightly better image reproduction.

Specs & Software

Just like the displays, even the hardware departments are very similar. Each of these phones is powered by the midrange Snapdragon 660 chipset by Qualcomm which is able to offer more than sufficient performance in every scenario, including gaming. However, while Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Xiaomi Mi A2 come with MIUI 10 out of the box (only the former is based on Android Pie), Xiaomi Mi A2 has the stock Android One which should provide a smoother user experience thanks to the absence of customizations. But Xiaomi Mi A2 is the only one that does not feature a micro SD slot to expand the internal storage. Also note that Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 does not have a variant with 128 GB of internal storage unlike Mi A2 and Mi 8 Lite.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Official Pictures reveal the beautiful Gradient colors in all its glory

Camera

When it comes to the camera there is no challenge: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is the most impressive. It comes with the new 48 MP sensor by Samsung paired with a 5 MP depth sensor, and it can provide a stunning level of detail thanks to the incredibly high resolution. It is able to capture impressive photos even in low light conditions. The second place goes to Xiaomi Mi A2 which also offers a better front camera for selfies, equipped with a front-facing LED flash that is always useful to click photos in the dark. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has a less convincing rear camera setup but it is still sufficient for a midrange phone.

Battery

Due to its way bigger capacity (4000 mAh), Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 takes the title of best battery phone of the trio. It can easily last two days on a single charge if you do not stress it too much. Further, it features a faster-charging technology: Quick Charge 4.0, that is the latest standard by Qualcomm. The second place goes to Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite with its 3350 mAh battery supporting Quick Charge 3.0. Xiaomi Mi A2 is not so strong at battery life and it is just a sufficient device, but at least it is well-optimized.

Price

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 debuted in the Chinese market with a price tag of about $147/€128, while Xiaomi Mi A2 and Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite are already available in the global market. The former can be found at about $230/€200 thanks to online street prices, while the latter costs about $263/€230. Despite its lower price, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 wins the comparison because of its bigger battery, better build quality, and amazing camera.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Mi 8 Lite vs Mi A2: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite

PROs

Great design
Good front camera
Global availability

CONS

Costlier

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

PROs

Great build quality
Good design
Bigger battery
Android Pie

CONS

Limited availability (for now)

Xiaomi Mi A2

PROs

Android One
Good price
Nice cameras
Sleek and lightweight design

CONS

Smaller battery

Xiaomi MIJIA Laser Projector 4K version with 4K resolution launched for ¥9999 ($1500)

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Jan 14, 2019

Xiaomi first launched the Mi Laser Projector in June 2017 and it was well received in the market such that the company raked in sales of 10 million yuan just 2 hours after it went on its first sale. The device came with a 9999 yuan price tag and despite the hype, was only able to provide an FHD resolution. The company has now launched the MIJIA Laser Projector 4K version with the same design, same price tag but a higher 4K resolution.

In terms of design, the MIJIA Laser Projector 4K version bears a similar design to the Mijia Laser Projector that was launched last year but that model comes with a white colour scheme while the new MIJIA Laser Projector is dark gray. The rest of the specifications are mostly similar. The Mijia Laser Projector comes with a 0.233:1 large depth of field and has an ultra-short focal lens design. The projector screen can be placed in the TV cabinet with the size adjusted to fit in. The wall can also be used as the screen and so, it does not occupy too much indoor space. The design also eliminates the cumbersome problem of wires scattered everywhere. The Laser projector itself only needs to be placed 49cm away from the wall in order to deliver 150-inch screen projection. For a 120-inch screen, the distance reduces to 34cm. A 100-inch screen needs a distance of 24cm and an 80-inch screen, a 14cm distance. You don’t need to manually focus the lens as it fine tunes itself.

Xiaomi claims the laser light inside the projector has a shelve life of 25,0000 hours. That translates to up to 17 years usage if the projector is used for 4hours daily, meaning the laser is ultra-durable and long-lasting. Picture quality is assured as a result of the use of advanced laser fluorescence display technology (ALPD 3.0). The projector provides a red light ratio of 16% to 18%, wide color gamut, color quasi, with contrast comparable to the laser studio 3000: 1 screen contrast. The light source brightness can reach up to 1500 lumens which are of theatre screen level. The projector also diffuses its direct light source, allowing for more eye protection.

In addition, the Mijia Laser 150″ projector is capable of providing theatre-level audio-visuals right in the comfort of the sitting room. It also comes built-in with all the content available on the MIUI TV. The device equally has its own remote control which supports the Xiaomi universal remote control app. That means the Xiaomi universal smart remote can be used to operate the sophisticated device.

The MIJIA projector will go on its first sale on January 18 for 9999 yuan but presale will open on January 15. After the first sale, the price will then berth at 14,999 yuan ($2,220) which is the official retail price.

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Geekbench listing shows the Pixel 3 XL Lite has 6GB of RAM and is manufactured by Foxconn

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Jan 14, 2019

News of a lite variant of Google’s Pixel 3 smartphones surfaced last year. But this wasn’t just rumors. There were lots of live photos posted online confirming the phone’s existence. The latest report says there will be two variants – a Pixel 3 Lite and a Pixel 3 XL Lite and now the latter has appeared on Geekbench.

Benchmarked as the “Foxconn Pixel 3 XL”, the name reveals production is being handled by Foxconn who already handles production of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.

The device which was benchmarked yesterday runs Android 9 and is powered by the Snapdragon 710 processor. This is different from what we heard about the phone having a Snapdragon 670 chipset. The phone not only comes with a more powerful chipset, but it also has 6GB of RAM, the highest we have seen on any Google smartphone.

The Pixel 3 XL Lite scored 1805 points in the single-core test and 5790 points in the multi-core test. The scores are similar to that of other phones such as the Mi 8 SE which is powered by the same chipset.

Samsung to release three Galaxy A-series phones with in-display fingerprint scanners

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Jan 14, 2019

Samsung is playing catch-up when it comes to certain trends in the mobile industry. For example, it doesn’t have a phone with an in-display fingerprint scanner yet but that should change next month when the Galaxy S10 launches. A new report says the feature will be coming to its Galaxy A-series too.

According to Korean Media, ET News, Samsung will launch three Galaxy A-series phones with under-display fingerprint scanners this year. The three phones are the Galaxy A90, Galaxy A70, and the Galaxy A50. Based on their names, we can assume the Galaxy A90 will be the most powerful of the three.

The source says Samsung already has suppliers for the sensor and modules ahead of the phones’ release in the second quarter. Aegis Technology is said to be the manufacturer of the sensor module which is optical and not ultrasonic like Qualcomm’s. Mass production will be handled by Partron and Mcnex.

Other than these three, Samsung is reported to have six other models planned for this year too. These will likely come with side-mounted and rear-mounted fingerprint scanners. The Galaxy A-series will also come with multiple rear cameras with some having Time of Flight (ToF) 3D sensors.

OnePlus announces it’s now global sponsor of Fnatic e-sports team

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Jan 14, 2019

If you watch soccer/football, then you must have noticed the players’ jerseys usually have the name of the sponsor written boldly in front. OnePlus has announced its first sponsorship of a sports team, no, not a soccer team but the esports team, Fnatic.

The announcement was made yesterday on the official OnePlus Forum as well as Fnatic and OnePlus’s social media accounts. The esports team had a match in Berlin yesterday where it unveiled its playing jersey for 2019 which has OnePlus’s logo and wordmark.

Speaking on the partnership, OnePlus’s co-founder, Carl Pei said “Gaming has always been central to OnePlus and working with Fnatic was, from the beginning, a natural partnership born from friendship: two like-minded organizations looking to push the boundaries. We’re excited for this to be our first-ever global sponsorship in esports! Together, we’ll continue to change industries and attitudes, through a joint passion to Never Settle.”

Fnatic’s own founder and chairman, Sam Mathews said OnePlus and his esports team share the same values in terms of performance and becoming the best, “so in OnePlus we have the perfect partner to take Fnatic into a new era.”

Xiaomi’s Flagship Game isn’t strong, but the new ‘Redmi’ could change that

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Jan 14, 2019

A couple of weeks back, the headline ‘Xiaomi outs the new Redmi Note 7 smartphone’ would have been technically correct. But now, it’s not. Redmi is a separate brand and so is Xiaomi’s Mi.

Welcome, 2019!

Redmi’s first smartphone this year, the Redmi Note 7 turned out to be great — not like the Redmi Note 6 Pro and the Redmi 6 which were lackluster. I mean, these two phones were not bad, they were not Xiaomi good either.

See what I did there? Xiaomi has become equivalent to value and affordability. But that’s not necessarily a good thing for the recently listed company.

The decision to split Redmi from the Xiaomi family was not just for the budget focused brand. Xiaomi’s flagship brand, ‘Mi’ should eventually benefit more from this decision. So, despite the spotlight being around Redmi going independent, I think we should see the real picture here, which is ‘Mi’ getting its own niche market.

Redmi’s the Real Hero!

Xiaomi has always been popular for its budget smartphones. Heck, if you are out to buy a budget phone, chances are, you have shortlisted a bunch of Redmi phones. Indeed it was Redmi phones that drove the company’s growth to a considerable extent all these years. So it wasn’t surprising to see analysts mentioning Redmi smartphone models that helped the Beijing-based company become the fourth largest smartphone maker in the world. But the same reports often failed to mention its flagship models.

A report from Kantar World Panel reveals that Xiaomi Mi 8 was the most popular smartphone in China in Q3 2018. So, it’s clear that the company is making efforts to fix this problem. Getting its flagship smartphones to sell well is most likely a priority for the company right now. After all, high-end smartphones command better margins, unlike budget phones. And it’s not just about margins. High-end users are likely to spend more on services, boosting overall revenue.

But with Redmi and Xiaomi walking the same road, it was always going to be difficult.

Finding Your Niche

Consider Honor and Huawei. Both of them have low-end phones as well as high-end phones. Honor’s new Honor View 20 with its punch hole camera shined at CES 2019 for its high-end features. Huawei’s low-end model, like the Huawei Enjoy 9 isn’t half bad for its price. But when you think of the two brands, how do you perceive them?

Huawei P20 Pro Aurora Featured 2 — Huawei P20 Pro

It’s very likely that when you think of Huawei, you think of the premium Mate 20 series and the P20 series. In short, when you are out to buy a flagship phone in 2019, a few of Huawei’s models are automatically shortlisted. Similarly, for affordable flagships or for affordable mid-rangers, Honor’s likely in your potential list. This perception hasn’t risen just out of a phone-by-phone comparison, it is a result of both brands being very clear about where they stand.

OnePlus is a good example of a successful niche brand. Realme and POCO are some additional examples which show how focusing on a particular market segment is the way to go.

Weak Flagship Game

Xiaomi knows its flagship game isn’t strong. Yes, the Mi Mix 3 is inspiring, but how many of you are seriously considering purchasing the device? In an important market like India, Xiaomi doesn’t even have a true flagship lineup. The best selling flagship model from the company is the POCO F1. But see how it’s not associated with the Xiaomi brand? Not to mention, the POCO F1 is an affordable flagship and not a premium one.

Oh yes, if you really look around, you’ll find that the Mi Mix 2S is available in India. But it’s not doing so well. And they haven’t even launched its successor yet.

The existing Xiaomi Mi 8 / Mi 8 Pro lineup have capable options. Heck, with the new updates, their cameras have become better as well. But they are overshadowed by the company’s brand perception.

But with Redmi and its budget offerings being sliced out of the Xiaomi brand, they have a chance. Mi series may finally advance as a solid premium brand!

Maybe, at the end of the year, I’ll be looking at a Xiaomi flagship (possibly the Mi 9 or the Mi Mix 4) as the best smartphone of the year.

With Xiaomi making its move to strengthen its premium segment, I am pretty confident that we would see a flagship that takes on the upcoming Mates and Galaxies in the market.

What say you?

Nokia looking to elicit another wave of nostalgia with the Nokia N9 powered by KaiOS

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