The Xperia XZ4 is Sony‘s upcoming flagship phone for this year and it is expected to pack a punch with the Snapdragon 855 processor under its hood. If you want to know just how powerful the processor is inside the phone, then you should check out its AnTuTu score.
The AnTuTu score was shared on Twitter by @I_Leak_VN and the post says it is for a device with model number i8134 which is believed to be the Sony Xperia XZ4.
The device scored 395,721 points which is significantly higher than we have seen in other benchmark results of the processor. The Snapdragon 855 already beats the Apple A12 Bionic and the Kirin 980 on AnTuTu but this new result further widens the gap.
Unfortunately, other than the score there isn’t any info about the Xperia XZ4 that the benchmark app is known to reveal such as display resolution, RAM, storage and the version of Android it is running.
The Chinese smartphone was led by Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO and Vivo brands in China in the previous year. Industry experts are of the view that the four companies will continue to maintain their lead in the home market in 2019.
Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO and Vivo are expected to rank in as the top four smartphone vendors in China because of their strategy competing in the mid-rand and high-end smartphone segments. These four brands have contributed for over 80 percent shipments of smartphones in the home market in the previous year. Hence, they are going to make it in the list of world’s top 10 smartphone brands. Second tier brands such as Gionee and Smartisan as well as international brands like Samsung, ASUS and HTC will continue to struggle in China due to the dominance of Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO and Vivo brands.
According to Digitimes Research, each of the four leading smartphone brands namely Samsung, Apple, Huawei and Xiaomi are expected to achieve over 100 million shipments and make it to the list of top four smartphone brands in 2019. OPPO and Vivo may slow down a bit in 2019 with respective shipments of 90 million and 70 million units. Still, both brands are likely to secure fifth and sixth positions in this year.
Based on the information that has surfaced from supply chain, Digitimes Research has reported that the worldwide shipments of smartphones may not exceed 1.5 billion milestone in this year. One of the reasons behind it is that the 5G technology has not had a wider presence yet to urge user to replace their existing device and an ecosystem for smart feature phones has not developed yet.
The commercial operations of 5G networks is expected to gain momentum in 2020. This may in turn stir users to replace their phones for 5G enabled smartphones. Also, emerging markets is expected to see significant increase in the sales of feature phones in 2019. As far as global shipments are concerned, it is expected to cross 1.5 billion units mark in 2020. In 2023, the global smartphone shipments will reach over 1.7 billion units.
This is the P60 – a powerful rugged phone made by Poptel – the manufacturer you may not have heard of before. Honestly, this is the first Poptel phone I’ve been using lately and I’m really impressed with the overall quality. However, it doesn’t mean it’s a perfect phone. Learn more in the full Poptel P60 review.
The phone ships with all the usual stuff and some extras include a tempered glass screen protector and a headphone jack extension cable.
DESIGN
Design-wise, it’s quite obvious the Poptel P60 is a rugged phone that can take a beating.
Its tough credentials include IP68 and MIL-810 certifications, meaning the phone is designed to survive even in the harshest conditions.
I tested the phone with lots of water, ice and I simply left it in the snow for half a day. This was an easy task to handle, the phone still works as new.
The overall build quality is excellent. There are no moving parts whatsoever and the phone is built like a tank. I like metal rails on the sides, sharp edges and nice glass and metal elements on the back of the device.
The phone is quite thin considering the rugged design and a massive 5000mAh battery that lasts for a long long time thanks to good power management.
I managed to achieve a ridiculous screen on time of over 30 hours while using the phone mostly for Youtube videos. If you use the phone more intensively, you should still expect to use the phone for days. Charging time is just 3 hours which is a great result considering the size of the battery.
The phone has two customizable buttons. You can use them for any app you want, use it as a camera launch and shutter key and last but not least, for the push to talk feature that requires Zello app.
Another highlight of the phone – the display. I found it to be really nice and sharp overall and I had no issues seeing it outdoors.
As for optics, the P60 ships with a dual camera setup on the back and an 8MP shooter on the front. The fingerprint reader is accurate but the display could light up a bit faster. There is also a face unlock feature that works quite well although it’s not the fastest out there.
One flaw about the phone – it uses a micro USB port instead of USB-c.
Other notable features include a hybrid dual SIM card slot, a bright notification LED light, a headphone jack and the loudspeaker that may not be the best I’ve heard but it’s decent for a budget rugged phone.
HARDWARE and PERFORMANCE
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Helio P23 chipset is at the core of this device. Couple it with plenty of expandable storage and a lot of RAM and you are looking at a powerful machine on a budget.
Gaming performance really depends on the game you play. For example, there were quite a few skipped frames on Asphalt Xtreme. Other games like Shadow fight 3 run fine. Finally, the Pubg is easily playable on medium graphics with just a couple of skipped frames but no lag. Pretty good overall performance considering the Helio P23 chipset.
USER INTERFACE
Poptel implemented a light skin on top of Android 8.1. That means that you get different-looking icons, a customized quick settings menu and some added features by the manufacturer.
For example, you can change the looks by selecting a different theme and choose from other customization options. What I like the most about this phone – it feels smooth out of the box and it’s very fast and responsive even after installing plenty of apps. Great overall performance.
IMAGE QUALITY
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Daylight image quality is quite good overall. The pictures are sharp and there is a good amount of detail despite the fact that shots were taken on a cloudy day. Portrait shots, however, do not really impress. Night image quality could be better but that’s expected at this price point.
Selfies usually come out nice and detailed. There is also a selfie portrait mode that does not take good pictures.
I wish 1080p selfie video was a bit sharper but the overall quality is okay for a budget phone.
CONNECTIVITY
Call quality and signal reception have been good and other connectivity options work fine.
The phone also has NFC and gyroscope among other sensors.
CONCLUSIONS
Overall, the Poptel P60 turns out to be a pretty good budget rugged phone but it also has a few flaws.
First, it uses a micro USB port instead of USB-C and portrait mode the using both main and front-facing cameras is not great.
Other than that, the P60 offers excellent build, IP68, and MIL810 certifications, great specifications, sharp display, good overall performance, a few customizable buttons, pretty good camera for daylight photography and last but not least, fantastic battery life.
At the end of the day, the Poptel P60 does have a few flaws to consider but overall, it is a pretty solid phone and it’s definitely one of the better options to check out if you are in a market for a budget rugged smartphone.
In October 2018, Huawei had launched the Huawei Y9 (2019) smartphone. The handset hat is packed with upper mid-range specs comes with a massive display and dual camera setup. The Chinese manufacturer is now working on bringing the same smartphone to India. Amazon India has a landing page for the smartphone.
The landing page of the Huawei Y9 2019 on Amazon India reveals that the handset is fitted with a 6.5-inch notched screen. It will be packed with 4,000mAh battery. For accelerated graphics performance, the handset will carry support for GPU Turbo technology. It also includes Histen 5.0 party mode.
Huawei Y9 2019 Specifications and Pricing
The Huawei Y9 2019 houses a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display that supports 19.5:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The Kirin 710 chipset is the driving force of the smartphone. The 64 GB and 128 GB storage editions of the Huawei Y9 2019 respectively features 4 GB and 6 GB of RAM.
The Android 8.1 Oreo OS with EMUI 8.2 is preinstalled on the Huawei Y9 2019. For photography, it features 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual selfie snapper and 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. The 4,000mAh battery of the phone lacks support for fast charging. For security, there is a fingerprint scanner on the backside of the handset. It was announced in three color variants such as Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue and Aurora Purple. There is no confirmation on whether the Y9 2019 will be arriving in same color options in India.
In Asia, the smartphone is currently available in select markets such as Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia. These regions have received only the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB edition of the smartphone. Also, these markets haven’t received the Aurora Purple variant. The smartphone has landed in Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia with respective price tags of 12,730 Philippine Piso (~$242), 6,990 Thai Baht (~$216) and 899 Malaysian Ringgit (~$217). Hence, there is a possibility that only the 64 GB model of the Huawei Y9 2019 will land in India with a price tag of around Rs. 15,000 (~$214).
5G technology is set to go mainstream this year and many smartphone manufacturers have already announced that they are working on developing devices which are 5G-compatible.
While Samsung and OnePlus are said to be among the first companies to launch a 5G-enabled smartphone, LG is not far behind. The South Korean company is also working on a 5G smartphone which will be launched later this year.
A handset launch roadmap from LG reveals that the LG G8 won’t be the company’s first 5G smartphone. The company will be launching its 5G smartphone under new branding. This will enable the company to position the device appropriately and design a targeted marking campaign.
While an earlier report claimed that the LG will launch its 5G smartphone in South Korea and the United States in May 2019, a new product launch roadmap suggests that the device could get launch a month or two earlier than expected.
Despite the company raking up huge losses, it believes things will get better. The company is hope lies on the 5G revolution. Earlier, president of LG’s mobile division, Hwang Jeong-Hwan, said that LG is one of three manufacturers ready to launch a 5G-ready smartphone when 5G roll-out begins.
The company believes that the headstart in the 5G market should increase the company’s sales in the first half of 2019. The company already has a contract with Sprint which will see it release the carrier’s first 5G “shiny and distinct” smartphone in the first half of 2019. It is already in talks with other network carriers in South Korea, Europe and the United States for its 5G handset.
Sony one of the few companies that use the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) tech trade show platform to announce new smartphones. Last year, the Japanese tech giant had announced Xperia XA2, Xperia XA Ultra and Xperia L2. This year also Sony will be present at the CES 2019 event on Jan. 7. It is speculated that the company will announce the Xperia XA3, Xperia XA3 Ultra and Xperia L3 smartphones.
As it can be seen in the below invite, there is no information on the devices that will be announced at Sony’s CES 2019 booth. The event will take place at 5 PM on Jan. 7 at LVCC, Las Vegas.
Sony Xperia XA3 Specifications (Rumor)
Few months ago, at OnLeaks had shared the CAD renders of the upcoming Xperia XA3. It revealed that the handset will be sporting a tall form factor since it will be measuring 155.7 x 68.3 x 8.4mm. It is expected to feature a 5.9-inch full HD+ resolution notch-less screen with 18:9 aspect ratio. It is rumored to be fueled by Snapdragon 660 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It may come equipped with 23-megpixel + 8-megapixel dual camera setup and front-facing shooter of 8-megapixel. For storage, it may feature an inbuilt storage of 64 GB. The handset may receive power from 3,600mAh battery. It will be preinstalled with Android 9 Pie OS.
Sony Xperia XA3 Ultra Specifications (Rumor)
The larger Sony Xperia XA3 Ultra is expected to come with a 6.5-inch display with full HD+ resolution with 18:9 aspect ratio. It may borrow some specs like chipset and dual camera setup from the Xperia XA3 model. The SoC of the smartphone could be supported by 6 GB of RAM. For capturing selfies, it may feature 13-megapixel frontal shooter. It may draw power from 3,700mAh battery. It could be priced around 519 euros.
The Xperia L3 is expected to house a 5.7-inch display. It could be fueled by Snapdragon 660 or lower chipset. The SoC of the smartphone could be coupled with 3 GB of RAM. Other rumored specs of the phone include 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup, 8-megapixel selfie camera and 3,400mAh battery. All the three phones are expected to feature side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Huawei is gearing up to launch its Huawei P30 series smartphones. The P30 and P30 Pro both have leaked a few times and based on those leaks, Youtuber Waqar Khan developed the concept render of the Huawei P30 Pro.
As said, the concept render is in line with the previous leaks and showcases what to expect in terms of the phone’s design. The smartphone is expected to come with narrow bezels on the sides and a thin chin at the bottom.
On top of the display, it features a waterdrop notch and the screen is curved on the sides, thus it will offer higher screen-to-body ratio. Further, the phone is also said to come with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The power button and the volume rocker keys are placed on the right side.
Coming to the back panel, the phone is equipped with four camera sensors stacked vertically. The sensors are accompanied by dual-tone LED flash. The camera module is placed in the top-left corner while in the bottom-left corner, there’s Huawei branding.
The previous report indicated that only three of the four cameras on the Huawei P30 Pro can be used for taking pictures. The fourth is a ToF (Time of Flight) camera that will be used for 3D face scanning and modeling. However, one of the Huawei P30 Pro’s sensors is a telephoto lens with support for 10x optical zoom.
Early rumors claimed that the 38-megapixel Sony IMX607 sensor that supports topnotch low-light performance could be the phone’s primary camera sensor. Under the hood, the device is likely to be powered by Kirin 980 octa-core 7nm chipset. In terms of software, the phone will run Android Pie-based EMUI 9.0 out-of-the-box.
The phone is expected to come in gradient color along with solid colors. While the company has not yet revealed the launch date of the Huawei P30 series, we are expecting the phones to get launched in March this year.
The popularity of local brands from China such as Huawei, OPPO, Vivo, OnePlus and Xiaomi have surpassed Samsung in the past few years. The South Korean company is now working on covering the lost ground in China. In the recent past, the company has worked on launching phones that are customized for the Chinese markets and now its gearing up to release Android 9 Pie update for its devices. Today, Samsung China has released the Android 9 Pie update roadmap for its smartphones and tablets.
Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G9600 / G9608) and Galaxy S9+ (SM-G9650) models along with Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600) will be treated with Android 9 Pie update in February in China. In March, the Pie upgrade will be available for Galaxy A9 Star (SM-G8850).
The Galaxy A9 Star Lite (SM-A6050), Galaxy A9 2019 (SM-A9200), Galaxy A9 Star (SM-G8858), Galaxy S8 (SM-G9500 / G9508), Galaxy S8+ (SM-G9550) and Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N9500 / N9508) are scheduled to receive Android 9 Pie update in April In China. In May, the Galaxy A9 Start Lite (SM-A6068) smartphone and Galaxy Tab S4 (SM-T830 / T835C) tablet will be provided with Android 9 Pie OS update.
Samsung will be releasing Android 9 Pie update to W2019 flagship clamshell phone in August. In September, the latest Android version will be coming to Samsung Phoenix aka Galaxy A6s (SM-G6200), Galaxy S (SM-G8750), Galaxy Tab S3 tablet (SM-T820 / T825C) and W2018 clamshell phone (SM-W2018) will be upgraded to Android 9 Pie update. The Galaxy J8 (SM-J3300 / J3308) and 10.5-inch Galaxy Tab A 2018 tablet (SM-T590 / T595C) are scheduled to receive Android 9 Pie upgrade in October.
Samsung users will be receiving One UI along with Android 9 Pie OS update. Even though the South Korean company has released the aforementioned, the arrival of the update for some devices may vary if it is not ready for release.
After announcing the Mate 20 Pro smartphone at a launch event in London in October, the company started selling the smartphone in its home market. Last week, the company revealed that its smartphone shipments for the year 2018 exceeded 200 million units, which includes 5 million units of Mate 20 series which was launched a couple of months ago.
Currently, the smartphone is available for purchase in China but all the color options and variants are listed as ‘Sold Out.’ It is currently available in Bright Black, Sapphire Blue, Cherry Pink, Emerald Green, and Auror colors.
Now, two upcoming color variants of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro for the Chinese market has been leaked online. As per the reports, the phone will also be offered in Fragrant Red and Comet Blue color variants. However, the company has not officially revealed the launch date yet.
As for the specifications, the Mate 20 Pro features a notched 6.39-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with 3120 x 1440 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, the device is powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 chipset, which is manufactured using the 7nm FinFET technology. It comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage with support for expandable storage up to 256GB.
For photography, it comes with Leica co-engineered triple camera resides on the backside of the phone. It includes a f/1.8 aperture 40-megapixel angles, a f/2.2 aperture 20-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens and a f/2.4 aperture and OIS enabled 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
On the front side, the handset features a 24-megapixel RGB selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. Housed inside the larger notch on top of the display, the camera sensors are paired with other sensors that are responsible for 3D face unlock feature.
The company says that the phone’s back is made using a Hyper Optical Pattern which prevents fingerprints. Further, the phone comes with an IP68 rating, making it water and dust resistant. As for the fingerprint sensor, Huawei has adopted the latest technology and is offering in-display fingerprint scanner.
Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, dual-band Bluetooth v5.0, Bluetooth v5.0 LE with aptX, GPS/ A-GPS, GLONASS, and a USB Type-C port. It also comes with a dual speaker configuration, offering an immersive sound experience. It runs Android 9 Pie-based EMUI 9.0 and is powered by a 4,200mAh battery with 40W SuperCharge fast charging technology.
Recently, Huawei launched the Commemorative Editions of Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Huawei Nova 4 in order to celebrate the achievement of its new milestone of shipping over 200 million smartphones in the year 2018.
Check out our review of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro here.
Banggood is kicking off 2019 with great discounts, big coupons and other unmissable deals on a wide selection of items.
As part of its latest promo, the Chinese online store known for offering the best bang for your buck is giving its users a chance to buy newest items starting from as low as just $1.99, and it will also be doling out a $90 off on latest flagships. This recently kicked off promo has been split into multiple sections in order to expedite the search process.
The ‘Brand Flagship New’ category is crammed with latest top-branded items that have gone up for sale bearing considerably lowered prices on Banggood. For the sake of an instance, the Blitzwolf BW-FYE5 Mini True Wireless earbuds would normally set you back $36.99, but under this category, you can get it for only $35.99.
On top of that, you can use coupon code 10fye5 and get an extra $2 off. In other words, you can bring the earbuds’ already reduced selling price further down to just $33.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon before proceeding to checkout.
In order to join Banggood’s official New Year Facebook Giveaway all you need to do is to select a product, you are likely to use in the near future on the site’s promotion page and share the product, like and comment on the post. Banggood will randomly pick one winner from the comments section. This promo will be valid from January 2nd to January 10th.
Aside from that, top ten users who place their orders at 10 am on January 2nd, 10 am on January 3rd will be eligible to win free gifts. While top 3 users will get the HG P407 4WD RC car, first 4-10 users will receive the MUSTOOL MT66 True RMS digital multimeter. The ‘New Release Today’ category features five new products per day. More importantly, the products included in this section carry significantly lowered prices. For example, the Bakeey M3C Plus usually sells for $20.99, but thanks to a 62% discount, you can now buy this feature-rich smartwatch for a dropped price of only $7.99 on Banggood.
Likewise, the rest of the categories including ‘Hottest This Week,’ ‘Monthly Popular’ and ‘Brand Collection Show’ are brimming with high-end products that usually carry steep price tags but have now gone up for sale carrying heavily discounted price tags for a limited period of time.
You can click here to visit the promotion page and take full advantage of the discounts before the promo comes to an end!
HMD Global has been quick in releasing the latest Android Pie update for its smartphones and the latest device to get the Android 9 update is the Nokia 5. However, it’s not an official update. An early version of the internal beta build has been leaked online.
Leaked on XDA-Developers Forum, the original poster of the leaked update also posted a hands-on video which shows the Android Pie build. Another user has also posted the installation guide and hands-on video.
While the build was tested on the TA-1024 model, they say that it should also work on the TA-1053 model. If the bootloader is unlocked, the Android Pie beta can also be rooted. If you are interested in trying this out, you’ll get the download link for the update in the source link.
The Nokia 5 has already received Android 8.1 Oreo update. So, when the company officially rolls out the Android 9 Pie update, it’ll be the second major update for the smartphone. It’s not yet known if the company will continue providing major updates after that.
The Android 9.0 Pie, which was available in beta phase since March last year, comes with a number of improvements, including new personalization features, battery-saving optimizations, and tools that help tracking time users spend on the phone.
It also addresses the latest trends in smartphone designs with revamped navigational controls. It introduces a new gesture-based navigation system. There are also a number of other gesture-based shortcuts. It is also said to be the most personalized version of Android yet.
To remind you, the Nokia 5 was launched in February 2017. It features a 5.2-inch HD display. Under the hood, the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, coupled with 2GB/3GB of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage. The phone is backed by a 3,000mAh battery.
Xiaomi unveiled its long-awaited Mi Mix 3 smartphone in November last year. The phone is expected to become an instant hit not only among Xiaomi fans but is also likely to garner huge popularity among those who fancy using big-screen mobile devices for superior video watching and gaming experience.
Taking the skyrocketing hype surrounding the hotly-anticipated smartphone, the Chinese tech giant is giving Banggood users an opportunity to pre-order it for a considerably lowered price. Aside from that, a few lucky users will qualify to get a free gift.
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 smartphone would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online as well as offline stores, but if you are living on a tight budget and wondering if there’s a way to get the phone without breaking the bank, Banggood’s got your back. As part of its latest promo, the Chinese online store is offering a ‘debut discount’ of $100 on the phone’s original asking price.
The black-tinted Mi Mix 3 smartphone is slated to go up for pre-order bearing a $599.99 price tag, but you can use coupon code BGMIX3G and bring the phone’s retail price down to only $499.99 before proceeding to checkout. Alternatively, you can go for the blue color version of the smartphone that carries a $619.99 price sticker. After applying the aforesaid coupon, you can reduce this version’s original asking price to just $519.99. Regrettably, the coupon will only be valid for the first 100 pieces of Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 smartphone.
An absolute bargain at this price, the Mi Mix 3 smartphone boasts an impressive array of features that are likely to sweep Xiaomi aficionados off their feet. It features an extra large 6.39 inches AMOLED, Full HD+, HDR display with 2340×1080 pixels resolution and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
Under the hood, the Mi Mix 3 packs a Snapdragon 845, Octa core, 2.8GHz processor along with a highly competent Adreno 630 graphics processing unit. The phone will ship with 6GB of RAM and offer 128GB of (non-expandable) internal storage capacity for you to save your favorite multimedia content including photos, videos etc.
On the optics front, the Mi Mix 3 accommodates a 212.0MP (Sony IMX363) + 12.0MP (Samsung S5k3M3) dual camera setup on the back. Up front, there are 24.0MP (Sony IMX576) and 2.0MP AI cameras for self-portraits and video chatting. The phone runs MIUI 10-based Android 9 Pie OS and draws its juices from a 3200mAh battery with Quick Charge 4+ and 10W wireless charging support.
You can head straight to this link to avail the discount and pre-order the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 smartphone for an unbeatable price. Note that the coupon code is slated to expire on January 7th (UTC+8).
If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a top-branded smartphone without spending a lot of money, GearBest’s got your back!
Known as one of China’s best online electronic stores, GearBest has teamed up with CUBOT to offer up to a whopping 40 percent off on a wide selection of well-received smartphones from the popular Chinese Android smartphone brand. Dubbed as ‘2019 Best CUBOT Mobile Phone Flash Sale,’ the promo has been split into multiple categories including ‘Most Cost-Effective, More CUBOT Deals, Top Accessories, And More Deals.
Much to the delight of CUBOT fans, the first section features some of the well-received handsets that they can now buy without emptying their pockets. Here you can find the CUBOT P20, King Kong 3, X18 Plus, CUBOT Power, Note Plus and a slew of other CUBOT-branded smartphones bearing considerably reduced price tags.
For the sake of an instance, the CUBOT P20 4G phablet would normally set you back $206.80, but it is currently up for grabs for only $139.99 under the aforesaid category. On the downside, this 32 percent discount will be valid only for the remaining pieces of the phablet’s black, denim dark blue and twilight black color versions for two days. The ‘More Cubot Deals’ category comprises the Cubot X18, CUBOT King Kong, CUBOT J3 Pro, and CUBOT J3 smartphones. More importantly, these mobile devices have gone up for sale carrying heavily discounted price tags, but only for a limited period of time.
Some mobile phone accessories carry steep price tags, making it hard for those living on a tight budget to buy them, but that’s about to change. Under the promotion’s ‘Top Accessories’ category, you can buy a myriad of phone accessories like the Gocomma Nylon Braided Type-C Data 3A Quick Charge Cable, Xiaomi Selfie Stick Bluetooth Remote Shutter Tripod etc. for heavily discounted prices.
You can click here to visit the promotion page and take full advantage of the discounts before the promo wraps up!
Banggood has a reputation for offering the best bang for your buck and the Chinese online store stays true to it by doling out big discounts on a wide selection of items as a matter of usual practice.
Keeping in line with that, Banggood is kicking off 2019 with a bang by bringing the latest trend to cost-conscious buyers and offering a lot more for them to cheer about in the form of a recently launched promotion. The aforesaid ‘New Year, New Trend’ promo is crammed with all sorts of items that you can get big discounts on.
In a bid to simplify the search process, Banggood has split the heavily discounted items into multiple categories. But before we take a gander at some of these sections, it might interest you to know that Banggood is also offering buyers a chance to get an 8% off on nearly all items you can find on the site in the form of a coupon code.
This 8% off site-wide coupon can bring the price tags of new products as low as $1.99. It is worth noting that the coupon will be valid for all items except for 3D printers & supplies, home audio & video, home appliances, electric bikes, and other specific items.
Aside from that, you can take advantage of a 10% off app exclusive coupon which will be valid starting from January 7th. Note that this coupon can be used specifically on app terminal only.
The ‘2019 New Trend Potential Deals’ category includes a myriad of electronic items that you can now buy for lowered prices. For the sake of an instance, the Blitzwolf BW-FYE2 True Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 headphone that usually sells for $29.99 can now be yours for a reduced price of just $34.99.
Likewise, the ‘Review 2018 Top-Sellers’ section is brimming with numerous items that usually carry steep price tags. Here you can get considerable discounts on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 smartphone, the XANES MI3 smartwatch and lots more.
There’s another section wherein you can get one item free with one item you buy. There are no prizes for guessing that the category is called ‘Buy One Get One Free.’ It is also worth noting that all items like the Kospet Hope smartwatch are available for significantly reduced prices in this section.
For the sake of an instance, the Kospet Hope would normally set you back $239.99, but you can now buy it for just $159.99 in the above-mentioned category. Aside from grabbing the discount, you can use the 8% off site-wide coupon code 19new8 and get an extra $12.80 off.
In other words, you can bring the already reduced selling price of the feature-laden smartwatch further down to only $147.19 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon before proceeding to checkout. Note that the coupon is not valid for limited offer products.
The next section dubbed, ‘Exclusive Coupon Zone’ features various items that have been associated with specific coupons that you can use to buy them for lowered prices. For example, the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 usually sells for $339.99 on Banggood, but you can use coupon code 12F1BG2 to reduce the phone’s retail price.
There’s another section called ‘Lower Prices Deals’ wherein you can items starting from $1.99, $5.99, $9.99 and $19.99. The promo also offers top-branded RC toys for lowered prices under the ‘RC Toys & Hobbies’ segment.
You can click here to visit the promotion page and check out the rest of the items included in the ‘Smart Devices,’ ‘Outdoor Gears’ and ‘Automobiles & Motorcycles’ categories and take full advantage of the discounts available on all items before the promo wraps up.
There’s no dearth of electric scooters in the market today, but these newfangled electric vehicles that usually have two wheels do not come cheap.Much to the delight of those restlessly waiting to get their hands on an e-bike that doesn’t cost a bomb, leading manufacturers like Alfwise, Xiaomi and Ninebot have teamed up with GearBest in a bid to make high-end electric scooters more pocket-friendly. So without wasting more time, let’s check out the details.
Alfawise M1 Folding Electric Scooter
Marketed as an ideal electric vehicle for traveling short distances, the M1 is also a perfect gift for your kids. The e-bike is equipped with a double brake system that warrants utmost safety of your child.
The front wheel of the M1 adopts E-ABS anti-lock braking system while the rear-mounted wheels feature a mechanical disc brake that enables a short braking distance of 4m. While a top-branded e-bike offering comparable features would normally carry a steep price tag, the Alfawise M1 can now be yours for a dropped price of just $339.99 on GearBest. This is a noteworthy 37 percent reduction in the scooter’s original asking price of $539.18, and there’s more for you to cheer about. Those spending over $50 and people shopping using the GearBest app will be eligible to get an extra $5 off coupon.
You can visit this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the remaining 97 pieces of the M1 scooter’s black color version. Note that the promo is slated to end in five days.
Xiaomi M365 Folding Electric Scooter
This M365 electric scooter is a full-fledged personal electric vehicle featuring a highly portable folding design. The scooter is housed in a robust frame that’s made using aviation grade aluminum but still weighs in at just 12.5kg, making it an easily portable electric vehicle.
While you’d normally end up shelling out a fortune on a portable e-bike, Xiaomi is offering the M365 folding electric scooter for a considerably lowered price of just $369.99 on GearBest. This is a significant 36 percent drop in the e-bike’s original selling price of $575.72.
Aside from taking full advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use a $5 off coupon if your order value exceeds $50. Note the coupon will only be valid until January 17th. On the downside, there were only 319 pieces of the scooter’s black and 456 pieces of the white color versions remaining for the promo.
You can follow this link to avail the discount. Note that the promo will come to an end in 29 days.
Ninebot Segway ES2 Folding Electric Scooter from Xiaomi Mijia
The Segway ES2 is an ideal folding electric scooter for a slew of activities like commuting, shopping, entertainment, and even leisure. It uses a powerful 700W motor to achieve max 25km/h speed and max 10-degree gradient.
Moreover, the e-bike draws its juices from a robust 5.2Ah Li-ion battery that delivers an impressive mileage of 25km. This easy-to-fold electric scooter uses solid rubber tire so that you can ride it on different grounds without any sort of inconvenience.
The Ninebot Segway ES2 folding electric scooter would normally set you back a pretty penny on online as well as offline stores, but you can now buy it for a dropped price of just $589 on GearBest. Aside from that, you can use a $5 off coupon if your grand total exceeds $50.
If this discount did not grab your attention, it might interest you to know that you can get an extra $229.01 off simply by applying coupon code QY2DVA1Z79656 during the check out process. In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the Segway ES2 folding electric scooter further down to just $359.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon.
It is worth noting that the discount will be valid for the remaining 110 black-tinted pieces of the Segway ES2 electric scooter for 29 days. You can head straight to this link to grab the discount before the promo wraps up!
Affordable midrange phones are slowly becoming the most wanted devices, even more than flagships. This happens because now even low-end chipsets are able to provide excellent performances. Further, manufacturers are managing to release devices with stunning aesthetics, decent cameras, and long-lasting batteries even in the low-end segment. Today we are comparing the new Xiaomi Mi Play, the new Huawei Y7 (2019) and the Realme U1 because we believe they are among the most amazing affordable alternatives to high-end smartphones. If you are trying to save money while still getting an excellent handset, you should go ahead and check this specs comparison.
Xiaomi Mi Play vs Huawei Y7 (2019) vs Oppo Realme U1
Dual 13 +2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4
25 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
3000 mAh
4000 mAh
3500 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Design
Whatever you choose, you will get a very attractive and elegant design. The one I like more is the Xiaomi Mi Play because it features a glass back with gradient colors and a thinner profile as well as a more compact and lightweight body. It is the first Xiaomi phone with a waterdrop notch but it does not matter so much as even its opponents have a waterdrop notch.
Display
Huawei Y7 (2019) loses the display comparison because of a lower level of detail, while the winner is the Realme U1 by Oppo with its Full HD+ LTPS IPS panel which also features a larger diagonal which results in a more comfortable use for multimedia and productivity. Xiaomi Mi Play has a good display too, but it is not at the same level as the Oppo Realme U1. On the other hand, it is more suitable for one-handed use because of its smaller dimensions, so it still has its advantages.
Specs & Software
Do you need the fastest and smoothest device perfect for gaming and multi-tasking? Then go for the Oppo Realme U1 without even hesitating. It comes with the new Helio P70 SoC which is the most powerful last-gen chipset by MediaTek and it runs with a max frequency of 2.1 GHz. Further, it features a dual SIM slot and a separated micro SD slot so you can use both SIMs and microSD card simultaneously. Between Xiaomi Mi Play and Huawei Y7 2019, the former wins because it has the new Helio P35 chipset which is even better than Snapdragon 625. And if you know Qualcomm’s processors, you should have already understood that Helio P35 is much more powerful than the Snapdragon 450 found on the Huawei Y7 (2019). Note that for now, Huawei Y7 (2019) does not come in a 4/64 GB configuration and it is only available with 3 GB of RAM, while Oppo Realme U1 and Xiaomi Mi Play have that higher-end memory configuration. While Xiaomi Mi Play and Huawei Y7 2019 have Android Pie installed out of the box, Oppo Realme U1 is still based on Oreo.
Camera
The most impressive camera setup for an affordable phone belongs to the Oppo Realme U1. Its key point is the front camera, one of the best ever seen. It comes with a 25 MP resolution and useful AI-backed features improving selfies and it even comes with a pretty nice dual camera on the rear. But the rear camera is more or less on par with the ones of its opponents. Xiaomi Mi Play provides very detailed shots when light conditions are good, while Huawei Y7 (2019) has sufficient performance with the rear cameras and a great 16 MP selfie camera. I would choose the Realme U2 due to its surprising selfie cameras, but differences between these camera departments are just marginal.
Battery
The battery is the strongest point of the Huawei Y7 2019 which is able to reach almost two days of battery life on a single charge, even if you use it continuously. This happens thanks to the huge 4000 mAh battery but also thanks to the HD+ display which does not consume a lot of energy, and thanks to the efficient Snapdragon 450 chipset. At the second place, there is Oppo Realme U1 with its 3500 mAh battery which still provides an above-average battery life, while Xiaomi Mi Play has just 3000 mAh but it is able to charge faster due to its smaller capacity. However, none of these handsets features a fast charging technology.
Price
You should not mind a lot about the prices of these devices because they are just slightly different. You can actually find the Xiaomi Mi Play in China for about €170/$200, Oppo Realme U1 is available in the Indian market for about €180/$210 and Huawei Y7 2019 costs about €200/$230. The global debut of these smartphones is still not scheduled and probably only Xiaomi Mi Play and Huawei Y7 2019 will land in Europe, while Realme U1 will remain in Asia. Overall, I prefer the Oppo Realme U1 because of its better hardware department, good cameras, a pretty nice display, and a good battery.
The Snapdragon 710 is the most powerful mid-range chipset in the market. If you are in the market for a new phone powered by the processor, then you may want to grab the 360 N7 Pro.
JD.com has discounted a number of its phones in what can be termed a new year sales promotion and the 360 N7 Pro has gotten a price slash too. The 360 N7 Pro sells for ¥1399 but you can now purchase it for just ¥999 (~$145) making it the cheapest Snapdragon 710-powered phone.
That price gets you a phone with a 5.99-inch FHD+ display covered with glass on both sides. There is 4GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. It also comes in 6GB + 64GB/128GB variants but they are not discounted.
The 360 N7 Pro has 12MP + 16MP dual rear cameras and 16MP + 2MP dual front-facing cameras. Both have lots of AI features to make your photos better. The phone packs a 4,000mAh battery in a 7.7mm body. It also has support for 18W fast charging via a USB-C port. Its thin body doesn’t mean it skipped the audio jack, so don’t worry about going wireless or using a dongle.
OPPO has begun rolling out the ColorOS 5.2.1 update to the OPPO R15 and OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition. The update brings a ton of new features including Hyper Boost and some AI features.
The ColorOS 5.2 update is a staged rollout so it might take a few days before it hits your device. The changelog is pretty long but we will list some of the new features the update brings below:
AI Assistant
Wake voice assistant by holding the power button for 0.5s.
Use the AI assistant to scan words, translate images, scan documents, answer questions etc.
Smart Car mode – automatically detects when you are driving and blocks notifications and reminders.
System
Hyper Boost
Smart Sidebar – add frequently-used apps to the smart sidebar which can be accessed by swiping from the side of the screen.
New restart feature – long press power button and swipe up to reboot in the shutdown interface.
Application Quick Freeze – Freeze idle apps to free system resource and reduce power consumption.
Video
New video editing tool allows you to adjust video speeds, add themes and effects to your videos.
Safety
Added SOS emergency feature – press the power button 5 times and it automatically calls the preset emergency number and also sends your location and photo to the number.
If you are in search of an air purifier for your car, you just got one more option to choose from. One of Xiaomi‘s partner companies, Zhumi/Smartmi, announced a new car air purifier yesterday. The Smartmi Car Air Purifier may as well be the cheapest announced by Xiaomi or any of its partner companies.
The Smartmi Car Air Purifier has a cylindrical shape and comes in white. Like other air purifiers we have covered, it attaches to the headrest of the car seat. It has a 360° air inlet design and an EPA12 filter that can filter particulate matter up to 0.3μ in size. The purifier itself has a CADR value of up to 70m³/h.
The air purifier is powered by a high-quality DC brushless motor with a dual-fan design that is efficient and quiet. It is powered by a 4.5m long cigarette lighter plug. The plug has a USB port on top, so you can plug in your devices in case you want to charge.
The high-end segment is the money spinner for phone manufacturers as that is where the most profit is made. It is no surprise Apple is the top performer in this category. However, according to Counterpoint’s stats for Q3 2018, Chinese smartphone companies are cashing in in this segment with Huawei leading the pack.
Counterpoint says the high-end smartphone segment witnessed its fastest growth in the third quarter of 2018. While the overall smartphone market declined by 5%, the premium segment grew by 19% that quarter
The market research firm has split the premium smartphone segment into three tiers – the $400 – $600 category, the $600 – $800 category, and the $800 and up category.
For the first category, Samsung is king here with 25% of the market share and is followed closely by Apple with 21%. Huawei comes next with a market share of 17%. Vivo and OPPO claim the 4th and 5th spots with 10% and 7% respectively and Xiaomi is 6th with a 6% market share.
In the $600 to $800 tier, Apple leads with a market share of 61%, three times more than Samsung that is at second place with a market share of 21%. Apple also leads the $800+ tier with a 79% market share. Counterpoint says Huawei also made its mark in the second tier with its Huawei P20 Pro flagship but it isn’t shown on the charts.
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The ‘New Release Today’ category features five new products per day. More importantly, the products included in this section carry significantly lowered prices. For example, the Bakeey M3C Plus usually sells for $20.99, but thanks to a 62% discount, you can now buy this feature-rich smartwatch for a dropped price of only $7.99 on Banggood.
Alternatively, you can go for the blue color version of the smartphone that carries a $619.99 price sticker. After applying the aforesaid coupon, you can reduce this version’s original asking price to just $519.99. Regrettably, the coupon will only be valid for the first 100 pieces of Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 smartphone.
The ‘More Cubot Deals’ category comprises the Cubot X18, CUBOT King Kong, CUBOT J3 Pro, and CUBOT J3 smartphones. More importantly, these mobile devices have gone up for sale carrying heavily discounted price tags, but only for a limited period of time.
Much to the delight of those restlessly waiting to get their hands on an e-bike that doesn’t cost a bomb, leading manufacturers like Alfwise, Xiaomi and Ninebot have teamed up with GearBest in a bid to make high-end electric scooters more pocket-friendly. So without wasting more time, let’s check out the details.
This is a noteworthy 37 percent reduction in the scooter’s original asking price of $539.18, and there’s more for you to cheer about. Those spending over $50 and people shopping using the GearBest app will be eligible to get an extra $5 off coupon.
