GearBest Is Now Offering Great Deals On Products From Alfawise And Junsun [Coupon Inside]

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Dec 28, 2018

Deemed as one of China’s best online electronics stores, GearBest offers cell phones, sporting goods, home appliances and a wide selection of other electronic gadgets at unbeatable prices.
Staying true to its reputation, GearBest is now offering noteworthy discounts on select items that usually carry steep price tags. So without further ado, let us head straight to the details.

Alfawise U30 DIY Desktop 3D Printer

The U30 is an irresistible 3D printer that has been designed keeping both professionals and amateurs in mind. The printer trains hands-on ability and its assembly takes only about an hour to complete.

Much to the delight of DIY enthusiasts, the Alfawise U30 offers high cost-performance ratio, coupled with a large build volume of 220 x 220 x 250mm. More importantly, this feature-laden 3D printer has now gone up for sale bearing a heavily discounted price tag of just $175.99 on GearBest.
This is a significant 28 percent reduction in the printer’s original asking price of $245.99. You can follow this link to check out more details about the Alfawise U30 and take advantage of the aforesaid discount, which will be valid for the remaining 266 pieces of the 3D printer for ten days.

Alfawise KW88 Pro 3G Smartwatch Phone

The market is brimming with all sorts of smartwatches that boasts an array of impressive features; however, these fitness gadgets don’t come cheap. If you are looking for a feature-laden smartwatch that doesn’t cost a bomb, you might want to take a gander at the Alfawise KW88 Pro.

The KW88 Pro is a smartwatch phone that features a 1.39 inch AMOLED display with a high screen resolution of 400 x 400 pixels. It has a powerful MTK6580 processor paired with 1GB of RAM and it offers a hearty 16GB of internal storage capacity.
While you’d normally expect a smartwatch phone offering comparable features to carry a steep price tag, the Alfawise KW88 Pro can now be yours if you are willing to shell out just $96.99 on GearBest. This is a 29% drop in the device’s original asking price of $135.96.

On top of that, you can use coupon code GBXPKW88 to get an extra $4 off at the time of checking out. In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the KW88 Pro further down to only $97.22 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon before placing your order.

Regrettably, there were only 96 pieces of the black color version of the Alfawise KW88 Pro remaining at the time of writing. Note that the promo is slated to end in just 6 days. You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promo wraps up.

Get 29% Off On Alfawise KW88 Pro 3G Smartwatch Phone

Junsun A900 Car DVR Camera

The A900 car DVR offers a broaden rearview through streaming media to ensure driver’s safety. It comes with a built-in 3G and Wi-Fi so that the driver can stay in touch with family and friends or access fast web browsing even while on the go. The device lets you connect your smartphone via Wi-Fi or a Hotspot.

The market is brimming with steeply priced car DVRs, but much to the delight of those living on a tight budget the Junsun A900 car DVR camera has gone up for sale bearing a dropped price tag of just $109.99 on GearBest. This is a 20 percent decrease in the device’s original selling price of $137.24.
It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the discount will only be valid for the remaining 185 black-tinted pieces of the Junsun branded car DVR camera. Since the promo is slated to end in just two days, you can head straight to this link to avail the discount without wasting time.

Get 20% Off On Junsun A900 Car DVR Camera

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Play Smartphone For Just $199.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Dec 28, 2018

Xiaomi made its long-awaited Mi Play smartphone available to the public earlier this month. As expected, the phone became an instant hit among Xiaomi fans and tech buffs who fancy using feature-laden smartphones.

On the downside, the Mi Play failed to garner a similar level of popularity among cost-conscious who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a smartphone. In a bid to make the recently launched smartphone available to those living on a tight budget, the Chinese electronics company is now offering the Mi Play for a heavily discounted price on GeekBuying.

We will not only divulge more details about the aforesaid discount but also show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during checkout. So without wasting more time, let’s delve straight into details.

The Xiaomi Mi Play would normally set you back $279.99 on online and offline stores, but in a bid to make the phone available to those living on a tight budget, Xiaomi is now offering it for just $227.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 19 percent reduction in the phone’s original asking price. But there’s more for you to cheer about.
Aside from taking advantage of the discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_ELCKWJOI at the time of checking out in order to save more money. The aforesaid coupon helps you get an extra $28 off and brings the already lowered retail price of the Mi Play smartphone further down to only $199.99 before you proceed to checkout.

Despite now bearing a heavily discount price tag, the Xiaomi Mi Play is an irresistible smartphone that sports an eye-catching 5.84-inch display with an FHD+ screen resolution of 2280×1080 pixels. The phone is powered by Helio P35, Octa-core, Octa core, 2.3GHz processor and it packs a competent IMG GE8320 GPU, under the hood.

Moreover, the Mi Play ships with 4GB of RAM and it offers 64GB of onboard storage capacity that can be expanded up to 256GB. On the photography front, it houses a 12.0MP+12.0MP dual camera setup on the back and an 8.0MP front shooter for selfies and video chatting.

The dual-SIM smartphone runs MIUI 10 based on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and draws its juices from a robust 2900mAh battery that delivers standby time of about 2-3 days. On top of that, the Mi Play features a slew of useful sensors including geomagnetic, gyro, accelerometer, ambient light sensors, and distance sensor.

You can follow this link to check out the full specifications and grab the discount before the promotion comes to an end.

Get 19% Off On Xiaomi Mi Play Smartphone

Top-Branded Phablets Have Gone Up For Sale Carrying Lowered Prices On GearBest [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Dec 28, 2018

There’s no dearth for choices for those who fancy watching their favorite videos or playing popular games on a big-screen mobile device. Much to the chagrin of cost-conscious buyers, these devices usually carry steep price tags.

GearBest is now offering big discounts on select smartphones and phablets in a bid to make these feature-rich mobile devices that sport eye-catching displays available to those living on a tight budget. So without further ado, let’s check out the details.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus 4G Phablet (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

This Xiaomi branded 4G phablet features an extra large 10.1-inch FHD display with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution for a superior video watching experience. It packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa-Core processor along with Adreno 512 GPU, under the hood for seamless photo editing and casual gaming.

The Mi 4 Plus would usually set you back a pretty penny, but Xiaomi is now offering it for a dropped price of just $279.99 on GearBest. Aside from taking advantage of this 26 percent reduction in the device’s retail price of $377.75, you can save more money by using coupon code GB_XM4P64BJ at checkout.
The coupon helps you save an extra $10 off by reducing the phablet’s already lowered selling price to just $278.55. Note that the discount will be specifically valid for the remaining 92 pieces of the black color version of the Mi Pad 4 Plus phablet for three days. You can follow this link to grab the discount before the promo ends.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro 4G Phablet (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)

As a phablet, the Mi 8 Pro sports a mammoth 6.21-inch display with a screen resolution of 2248 x 1080 pixels. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa Core 2.8GHz processor and it ships with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage capacity.

While its awe-inspiring features justify the steep $673.74 price tag the Mi 8 Pro phablet usually carries, you can now buy it for a dropped price of just $509.99 on GearBest. This 18 percent discount will be valid for the remaining 300 pieces of the device’s transparent color version.
If you are interested in checking out the full specifications of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro 4G phablet and avail the discount, all you need to do is to head straight this link without wasting time. Note that the promo will come to an end in five days.

Nokia X7 4G Phablet (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

HMD Global made the long-awaited Nokia X7 phablet available to the public earlier this month. The well-received phablet comes with a 6.18 inches FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2248 x 1080 pixels. Under the hood, the phablet packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor along with an Adreno 616 graphics processing unit.
While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a top-branded phablet that offers comparable features, the Nokia X7 has gone up for sale bearing a considerably reduced price tag of just $319.99 on GearBest. This is a 17 percent drop in the device’s original selling price of $384.71.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the coveted phablet from Nokia and avail the discount, which will be valid for the midnight blue, black, silver and red color versions of the phablet for a limited period of time.

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Once again Alldocube takes us on a tour of the Alldocube X mass production

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 28, 2018

Alldocube is trying to elicit interests in its upcoming tablet, the Alldocube X by all means possible. The company has released several promotional materials ahead of the official release of the tablet. Just recently, we were shown a video of the device’s behind-the-scenes production process. Alldocube has now released another video which shows the device is in mass production and may soon be released into the market.

The video takes us through a tour of the production factory, showing several units of the Alldocube X that are being assembled by humans. The tablet stands out as a result of its striking resemblance to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4. It packs a 2.5K AMOLED display which is outstanding for an affordable tablet. Alldocube X is also positioning to be the best affordable media tablet on the market with other entertainment features like AKG HiFi sound chip for quality sound output. 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 8,000mAh 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. 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.

You can check out more details of the Alldocube X from here

Get Top-Branded Smart Watches For Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Dec 28, 2018

Looking for a feature-laden fitness gadget that can keep track of your health and monitor various activities without emptying your pocket? GeekBuying’s got your back.

Amazfit has teamed up with GeekBuying in a bid to make high-end smartwatches available to fitness purists who are living on a tight budget. Dubbed as ‘Amazfit Flash Deals,’ the promo high-end smartwatches that you can buy for considerably lowered prices.

Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discounts, we will show how 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.

Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip Lite Version

Marketed as the latest Huami Amazfit Bip Lite Version, this Amazfit watch does not resort to using a round screen like the Amazfit pace. The Amazfit Bip Lite Version is backed by a robust 190mAh lithium polymer battery that delivers standby time of 45 days.

The watch carries IP68 water resistant certificate that makes it a great choice for various occasions. Moreover, it employs Sony 28nm GPS module for GPS and Glonass dual core positioning to keep track of your activities.
While these features completely justify the Xiaomi $125.99 price tag the Amazfit Bip Lite Version smartwatch usually carries, you can now buy for a lowered price of just $66.99 on GeekBuying. You can even extend this 47 percent discount simply by using coupon code GIZ_QAFVOYPR.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $3 by reducing the original asking price of the Amazfit Bip Lite Version to just $63.99. You can head straight to this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the watch before the promo ends.

Xiaomi Huami Amafit Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 Version

Sporting an easily readable 1.34 inch, capacitive touchscreen display with a high resolution of 320×320 pixel, the Amazfit Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 Version is simply irresistible. The watch carries a 5ATM water resistant that enables it to withstand water pressure of 50m so you can wear it while swimming as well.

The Huami Amafit Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 adopts a reflective display technology to ensure the dial always stays bright without the black screen. Moreover, the watch comes with eleven kinds of sports patterns including running, walking, outdoor riding, swimming pool, open water swimming and lots more.
The Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2 would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online and offline stores, but you can now buy it for just $169.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 39 percent drop in the device’s original selling price of $169.99.

Aside from taking advantage of the discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_QAFVOYPR to save $3 more at checkout. In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the watch further down to just $166.99 by applying the coupon.

You can follow this link to grab the discount, which is valid for the English version of the watch. Note that the promo is slated to end in eleven days.

Huami Amazfit Verge 3 Smart Watch

The Amazfit Verge 3 sports an extra large 1.3 Inch AMOLED color screen with high resolution of 360×360 pixels. Despite its bigger screen, the watch fits the width of the wrist of the wearer without any sort of uneasiness.

The screen displays various information when the wearer raises the wrist. Moreover, the Amazfit Verge 3 can be connected to several smart home devices in the Xiaomi ecosystem including robot vacuum cleaners, air conditioners, electric fans, rice cookers etc.

The Verge 3 smartwatch usually carries a $259.99 price tag but as part of its latest promo, GeekBuying is offering a considerable discount on the device’s retail price. As a result, you can now pre-order this feature-laden smartwatch for a dropped price of just $159.99.

But if that doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code GIZ_QAFVOYPR to get an extra $3 off at the time of checking out. By applying the above-mentioned coupon, you can reduce the device’s selling price to just $156.99.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Verge 3 and grab the discount, which will be valid for the deep gray, blue and white color versions of the smartwatch. It is worth noting that the promo will come to an end in just two days.

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Nokia 9 case renders reaffirm penta-lens camera setup

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 28, 2018

Nokia 9 is trending on the path of becoming just more than an advertised product, though still void of recognition from the phone’s manufacturer, the purported Nokia 9 according to leaks will come with a Penta-camera set up that might bring Nokia “PureView” to a different level.

From a new case render leaks today, featuring different angles of the supposed Nokia 9. The render shares similarities with the former case render that has been seen. All render poses seven holes for housing five cameras set up, one optic sensor and a flash, a mic-hole is positioned just above the Penta-camera set in these recent leaks and the previous renders. Moreover, these renders do not display the front of the device, which was only featured in the supposed OnLeaks renders. However, with these series of renders, we might be expecting a finishing design of the Nokia 9. As at November, there was a leak of a full Computer Aided Diagram (CAD) render of the Nokia 9, and for all we know, these featured renders could be based mainly on those renders and basically a Nokia device. However, since the three models have been officially certified for Bluetooth, definitely a real Nokia should be around the corner.

Following the company’s trademark registration back in August, this device is believed to feature the “PureView” branding. Also, rumour has it that it will be powered by a Snapdragon 845 CPU, 8GB of RAM for the smooth running of the device, a 5.9-inch quality High Definition display (QHD) coupled with 18:9 aspect ratio and an in-display fingerprint at the rear. Several sources have disclosed that the device will be launched in the latter part of January 2019.

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Honor V20 vs Huawei Nova 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A8s: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Dec 27, 2018

Punch hole displays may become the future of borderless phones. In order to get rid of bezels and notches, Huawei and Samsung decided to opt for a hole in-display which only contains the front camera. The new solution debuted with Huawei Nova 4 and Samsung Galaxy A8s, while yesterday Huawei’s sub-brand released another device with a punch hole display: the Honor V20 (View 20). That is why now we got all the perfect candidates for a specs comparison between punch hole displays.

Huawei Honor V20 vs Huawei Nova 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A8s

	Huawei Honor V20	Huawei Nova 4	Samsung Galaxy A8s
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	156.9 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm, 180 g	157 x 75.1 x 7.8 mm, 172 g	158.4 x 74.9 x 7.4 mm, 173 grams
DISPLAY	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2310p (Full HD+), IPS LCD	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2310p (Full HD+), IPS LCD	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 970, octa-core 2.4 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, EMUI	Android 9 Pie, EMUI	Android 9 Pie, Samsung UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 48 MP + TOF 3D Camera, f/1.8 25 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 48 + 16 + 2 MP, f/1.8 and f/2.2 and f/2.4 25 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 24 + 10 + 5 MP f/1.7 and f/2.2 24 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh, fast charging 22.5W	3750 mAh, fast charging 18W	3400 mAh, Fast Charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, in-display camera	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, in-display camera	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, in-display camera

Design

Besides having one of the highest screen-to-body ratio and a tri-borderless design without a notch, Honor V20 has one of the most impressive back covers ever seen. Indeed, not only it comes in gradient colors, but it also has a V on its rear panel changing its color and position depending on the viewing angle from which you look at it. If you want a soberer design, then you should go for the Huawei Nova 4 which comes with a beautiful look and gradient colors without that light effect, while Samsung Galaxy A8s is the thinnest one but also the tallest one due to its slightly thicker bezels.

Display

If you want the best display quality, you should not choose any of these handsets. They come with typical midrange displays: IPS panels with a Full HD+ resolution just like most of the devices with price tags above $200. The only amazing thing of these displays are their incredibly narrow bezels and, as said above, the display hole housing the front camera which allows them to sport a tri-borderless design without a notch, a slider and so on. Even Samsung Galaxy A8s has an IPS panel, despite the whole Galaxy A series being equipped with AMOLED displays.

Hardware/Software

Huawei Honor V20 has the most powerful processor, so also the best performance. We are talking about the new Kirin 980 that is the same found on the Huawei Mate 20 series, made with a 7 nm production process. Together with the Kirin 980, you can also get up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage with a micro SD slot separated from the dual SIM slot, so you can use both at the same time. Honor V20 still comes with a high-end processor, but it is the older and less impressive Kirin 970 which is inferior to the Snapdragon 845. At last, Samsung Galaxy A8s has just an upper-midrange SoC: the Snapdragon 710. Android Pie is pre-installed in each case.

Camera

At least on the paper, the most amazing camera department belongs to Huawei Nova 4. It is the first phone to sport the new 48 MP Sony sensor with the highest resolution ever seen in the smartphones market. A sensor offering no loss of detail even while zooming, paired with a secondary 16 MP sensor and a third 2 MP depth sensor. Honor V20 has a 48 MP camera too, but it is a dual camera setup and it only includes a TOF 3D camera besides the main sensor. While on the paper Huawei Nova 4 seems the most impressive camera phone, we will have to try each of these devices to give a final verdict on their cameras.

Battery

Huawei Nova 4 is a bit thicker than its rivals, but it has the biggest battery and it is able to last more on a single charge. With 4000 mAh, you should be able to cover a full day of battery life even in intensive scenarios. Further, it comes with a faster-charging technology. Huawei Nova 4 takes the second place with a smaller battery than Honor V20 but much bigger than Galaxy A8s’ 3400 mAh unit.

Price

The listing price of Huawei Honor V20 is about €460/$526, Huawei Nova 4 costs about €480/$548 and Samsung Galaxy A8s carries a €393/$450 price tag. These prices are referred to the Chinese market as these devices are still not in the global market. I like more the Honor V20 because of its higher performance, magnetic design, and bigger battery, so I would personally choose it.

Read More: Huawei Nova 4 first sale reveals Pearl White variant is more popular

Huawei Honor V20 vs Huawei Nova 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A8s: PRO and CONS

Huawei Nova 4

PROS

More variants
Big battery
Good price
Amazing cameras

CONS

Worse connectivity

Huawei Honor V20

PROS

Micro SD dedicated slot
Unique design
Outstanding hardware
Bigger battery

CONS

Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy A8s

PROS

FM radio
Micro SD dedicated slot
Sleek design

CONS

Less attractive look

Nokia 9 PureView may launch in January last week

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 27, 2018

Nokia fans are eagerly waiting for the launch of the Nokia 9 PureView. Multiple leaks have revealed that the handset will be featuring a penta-lens camera setup. The TA-1094 model number was recently certified Bluetooth SIG body. Usually, it takes around a month for a device to go official once it receives Bluetooth SIG approval. Hence, it is being speculated that HMD Global may launch it by the end of January or early February. According to an active Nokia community from Russia with Nokia anew Twitter account, the Finnish firm will be announcing the smartphone in the last week of January.

The below tweet carries an image which resembles with the recently seen live shots of the Nokia 9 PureView smartphone. In the below render, the handset features a prominent selfie shooter. The upper bezel also features an earpiece and a pair of unknown sensors on the top-left corner.

One month left before the announcement. #Nokia9PureView #Nokia9 #Exclusive #ComingSoon #Nokia #HMD pic.twitter.com/f9ZYkkU3ZG

— Nokia anew (@nokia_anew) December 27, 2018

Read More: Nokia 5.1 Plus gets Android Pie before year end

The display design of the Nokia 9 PureView suggests that it may feature an 18:9 aspect ratio screen like the Nokia 8 Sirrocco. The handset may carry support for Quad HD+ resolution.

Apart from late January arrival of the smartphone, Nokia anew hasn’t shared any information on its specifications. The handset is rumored to be powered by Snapdragon 845 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM. It may house a 4,150mAh battery that may carry support for wireless charging. It could be the first Nokia smartphone to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner. Rumors have it that the handset may arrive in the market with a price tag of around $900. Like the Nokia 8 Sirocco handset, the Nokia 9 PureView may not feature a 3.5mm audio jack.

MediaTek Helio P90 AnTuTu benchmarks reveal its good rival for Snapdragon 710

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 27, 2018

Around two weeks ago, Taiwan-based MediaTek had announced the Helio P90 smartphone. Rumors have it that the new SoC from MediaTek will be present under the hood of the OPPO R19 smartphone that is expected to go official in the first quarter of 2019. The AnTuTu benchmarks of the Helio P90 chipset has surfaced today. It reveals that it is powerful enough to rival with the Snapdragon 710 chipset.

The AnTuTu benchmarks shown below seems to belong to a testing unit. It features a display that supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. The handset includes 6 GB of RAM and it is equipped with an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. The testing device has acquired an average benchmarking score of 162,861 on AnTuTu. The Snapdragon 710 that powers the OPPO R17 Pro offers slightly better performance than the Helio P90.

The 12nm Helio P90 is an octa-core processor that includes two 2.2 GHz Cortex A75 CPU cores and six 2.0 GHz Cortex A55 cores. Smartphones powered with Helio P90 can feature up to 8 GB of RAM. The chipset includes PowerVR GM 9446 graphics. It supports full HD+ resolution of up 1080 x 2520 pixels, up to 48-megapixel single camera sensor or 24-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual cameras. The enhanced AI on Helio P90 promises four times better AI capabilities than Helio P60 and Helio P70 chipsets. Other features of the Helio P90 are support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, FM Radio, 4G Cat. 12 / 13 LTE modem, dual 4G VoLTE, ViLTE, 4×4 MIMO and 3CA.

Read More: OPPO R19 case images reveals refreshed rear design

It remains to be seen whether the upcoming OPPO R19 will be featuring the Helio P90 chipset. Lesser known Chinese smartphone brand Blackview has claimed that it will be the smartphone maker to launch the first Helio P90 chipset.

Elephone A5 price discounted to $189.99 on AliExpress with limited bundle deals on offer

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 27, 2018

Elephone first announced the Elephone A5 a few weeks back with a triple rear camera setup, teaming up with dual selfie cameras and a sleek gradient back design. Even though the A5 may not be in the same league with the P20 Pro, it sure seems to live up to expectation as a sleek device with triple rear sensors and dual selfie sensors. The device sure looks beautiful like the P20 Pro and the camera samples that have been shared suggests the camera setup isn’t a flop. All five camera team up to create stunning photos both for the three back sensors and the dual selfie shooters. The device first went on sale on GearBest for a bargain price of $199.99. That device has gotten yet another discount and is now available on AliExpress for $189.99.

We really can’t fathom how the Elephone A5 was assembled with such impressive hardware setup and offered at such rock bottom price. Anyway, the A5 is yours for the taking for just $189.99. If you don’t know, the Elephone A5 packs a 6.18-inch FHD+ notch screen with a resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio P60 mid-range chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and there is 64GB of internal storage onboard. The Elephone A5 gets its juice from a massive 4000mAh battery which will surely offer an extended battery life. Other perks include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and Lumia gradient back color.

If you still aren’t convinced about picking up the affordable Elephone A5, you should check out the entire specifications of the device and the camera samples that could even put some professional photographers to shame. For clarity, the triple rear camera configuration include a 12.0MP + 5.0MP + 0.3MP. The main sensor comes with an f1.8 aperture for unrivalled low-light and night performance while the secondary and tertiary sensors are used to bring stunning visual effects to your photos instantly. At the front is a 20.0MP + 2.0MP selfie camera combo. On the software end, the A5 comes packing the latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system which is pretty impressive.

The Elephone A5 is yours for the taking on AliExpress for just $189.99. The device is also available in three other bundles; with the Ele Band 5 for $202.91, Ele W7 for $207.47 and bundled with the Elephone Watch 3 for $208.23. You can also get more details of the A5 from Elephone’s official website.

Apple iPhones records remarkable sales as iPhone XR made up to 32% sales in it first month.

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 27, 2018

Reports from the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) today, has shown how impressive iPhones have sold compared to other phones. Since Apple doesn’t announce the number of units sold, it’s however not easy to determine how iPhones thrive in terms of its sales in the market, more especially when there are reports a slump in its sales. However, the report by CIRP claims 32% of the iPhones sold in the first month of this year were iPhone XR models, while iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max jointly made up 35% of Apple’s market share.

Apple implemented a different strategy for the release of its smartphone this year by launching two expensive iPhones, then in a space of a month launching its newest entry-level tier, giving an opportunity for iOS users to upgrade. According to similar reports, 82% of users were said to have upgraded from older iOS devices, whereas 16% switch from Android. Though the launch in 2017 was a bit different in figures compared to 2018 which 86% upgraded from iOS while 21% upgraded from Android.

From estimation, there was a drop of a few percentages(4%) based on the percentage of iPhones sales in 2017 and 2018 respectively, which was reported to have been 69% as at 2017 and 65% this year. Noteworthy, these figures are estimated values gotten from the statistical evaluation of the 165 participants analyzed after the launch of the iPhone XR within a month of its release date which is October 26 this year.

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Huawei Y7 (2019) renders, specs leaked; Release seems imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 27, 2018

Last year, Huawei had launched the Huawei Y7 (2018) smartphone. Popular tipster Roland Quandt has shared vital information on the specifications of the Huawei Y7 (2019) smartphone. The tipster has also shared the renders of the successor of the Y7 (2018) handset.

Quandt has revealed Huawei Y7 (2019) will be featuring a 6.2-inch display with a waterdrop notch. The handset will be offering an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and HD+ resolution of 1520 x 720 pixel. The notch houses an earpiece and a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. It indicates that the low budget smartphone will be able to capture impressive selfie shots. There is a notification LED in the area between the display and frame like the Honor 10 Lite and Huawei P Smart (2019). The below image reveals that the bottom bezel of the phone will be large enough to house the brand name of the company.

The rear shot of the Huawei Y7 (2019) features a dual camera setup along with LED flash. It will include a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The AI dual camera will offer features like scene detection and using the right camera settings for shooting better shots.

The Snapdragon 450 chipset that includes 1.8 GHz octa-core processor will be powering the Huawei Y7 (2019) along with 3 GB of RAM. It will be featuring a native storage of 32 GB. The handset will be equipped with a microSD card slot for additional storage. The handset will be packed with a 4,000mAh battery which will allow it to last for up to 2 days. However, the big battery will lack support for fast charging since it will be featuring a microUSB. It may take around 4 hours to completely charge the battery of the Huawei Y7 (2019).

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Some countries may receive the Prime or Pro version of the Huawei Y7 (2019) that will come with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of inbuilt storage. The Huawei Y7 (2019) with 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM is expected to release in Europe with a price tag of around 150 euros. However, there is no information on the launch date of the Y7 (2019).

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Motorola Moto G7 series launch tipped in Brazil ahead of MWC 2019

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 27, 2018

Rumors surrounding the upcoming Motorola Moto G7 series claim it will be announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019. Last year, the company had unveiled the Moto G6 series in Brazil. An unnamed source has revealed to Brazilian publication that Motorola will be debuting the Moto G7 series at Brazil before the MWC 2019.

The publication has no information on the exact launch date of the Moto G7 series. However, it is quite confident that it will be made official ahead of MWC 2019. It will be a global launch event, claims the publication. This year, the Moto G6 series was introduced in the second quarter of the year. However, if the new reports are true, Lenovo’s sub-brand could be working on launching the G7 series earlier in Q1 2019. Past reports have revealed that the Moto G7 series will include four handsets such as Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play.

The Moto G series that was introduced in 2013 is very popular in the Brazilian market. Hence, it appears that the company will want to maintain its popularity in Brazil by announcing the forthcoming Moto G7 series in the country.

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A recent leak had revealed the renders of the Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play handsets. The G7 and G7 Plus are both expected to arrive with waterdrop notch screens and dual rear cameras. The G7 Power will be featuring a slightly bigger notch and the G7 Play will be coming with a very wide notch. The G7 Power and G7 Play will be featuring single cameras on their rear. These phones will be equipped with fingerprint scanner enabled Moto batwing logo on their rear.

The Mogo G7 Plus is speculated to feature Snapdragon 700 series SoC whereas the G7 may come equipped with Snapdragon 660 series chipset. The Moto G7 Power is rumored to be powered by Snapdragon 625 and 5,000mAh battery whereas the G7 Play will be packed with modest specs. Reports arriving before the official launch is expected to spill accurate information on the specifications of each of these phones.

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Nokia 5.1 Plus gets Android Pie before year end

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Habeeb Onawole

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Dec 27, 2018

Just yesterday, the Nokia X5 received an update that brought Android Pie to the device. Now, HMD Global has started rolling out the update to its international variant known as the Nokia 5.1 Plus.

Hope you left some space for dessert! We are now starting @Android 9 rollout for #Nokia5Plus 🍰 #nokiamobile pic.twitter.com/h0PJu9UB7s

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) December 27, 2018

The update is about 1214MB in size and comes with December’s security patch. Below is the complete changelog:

New system navigation, settings menu, and notifications.
Adaptive battery power prioritization for users’ most commonly used apps/services
Adaptive and optimized brightness levels
Predictive application actions
Google security patch 2018-12.

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Xiaomi Smartmi Electric Heater launched on crowdfunding for 299 yuan ($43)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 27, 2018

December is usually a very cold month and it is not unusual to see companies releasing products that serve the need of staying warm during the cold weather. Xiaomi’s ecological chain company Smartmi has just launched a new electric heater on crowdfunding which cot 349 yuan. However, the Smartmi Electric Heater ill sell for just 299 yuan ($43) during the crowdfunding period.

The product is manufactured by Smartmi technology and is tipped to be capable of heating up the air inside the house such that the density becomes different from that of cold air. This difference in density creates a convection effect and thus, stimulates the circulation of the air in order to heat up the home. Compared with the traditional radiation-based electric heater, this new product has the advantages of rapid heating and low drying, and the user feels more comfortable when using it. In addition, the gadget also supports a more precise temperature regulation and also has a constant temperature function. This function will come in handy to enable heat to reach areas with insufficient heating. Obviously, this function is extremely user-friendly in areas with insufficient heating, and it is also very helpful for reducing power consumption.

In addition, the device comes with built-in WiFi module which means users can control the gadget through the MIJIA App or XiaoAI smart assistant. Thus, you can remotely switch it on while at work so as to heat up the home before you get there. This will also afford users the opportunity to stay in bed and control the electric heater without having to step down. The app can also be used to adjust the heating temperature and set other features like child lock etc. It is worth mentioning that the Smartmi electric heater has made a more comprehensive design in terms of safety of use, which is very warm.

At present, the Xiaomi Smartmi Electric Heater is being crowdfunded for 299 yuan ($43) via the online channels as well as offline Mi Home stores and other Xiaomi authorised stores.

Samsung Galaxy A8s to sell for ¥2799 (~$408), available for purchase January 1

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Habeeb Onawole

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Dec 27, 2018

The Galaxy A8s launched a few weeks ago as the first phone in the world with a hole in its screen. However, it wasn’t available for purchase immediately. That changes in a few days as interested buyers will now be able to grab a unit starting on January 1.

The Galaxy A8s will also sell for a lesser price than originally reported. Instead of the ¥2999 (~$437) price tag, the phone will sell for ¥2799 (~$408). It will be available for purchase on JD.com and those who pre-order before January 1 will receive a bunch of gifts, though you will be required to pay a deposit of about ¥200 (~$29).

The Galaxy A8s is the first Samsung phone with an Infinity-O display. It is a 6.4-inch panel with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 2340 x 1080. The phone also packs some impressive processing power. Rather than a mid-range Exynos chipset, the Galaxy A8s is powered by the upper mid-range Snapdragon 710 mobile platform paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

Samsung has also been generous with the cameras. There are three on the back and the fourth one is in front. The triple camera setup is a 10MP telephoto lens with 2X optical zoom, a 24MP f/1.7 primary camera, and a 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor. The selfie camera is a 24MP sensor.

The phone has a 3,400mAh battery, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual SIM support and runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have a 3.5mm audio jack – a first for a Galaxy phone.

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Huawei Nova 4 first sale reveals Pearl White variant is more popular

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 27, 2018

On Dec. 17, Huawei had introduced the Huawei Nova 4 smartphone. As scheduled, the handset went on sale for the first time in China today at 10:08 AM. Soon after making it available for buying, its Pearl White went out of sale while the rest of the color variants such as Honey Red, Blue and Black are still available for buying.

The Huawei Nova 4 comes in two variants such as Standard and High version. These variants are respectively priced at 3099 Yuan (~$451) and 3,399 Yuan (~$495).

The Nova 4 is the first smartphone from the company to adopt the punch hole display design which features a 4.5mm diameter cutout at the top-left corner. The handset is fitted with a 6.4-inch IPS LCD screen that carries support for full HD+ resolution of 2310 x 1080 pixels.

The Kirin 970 chipset that powered the Huawei and Honor branded phones in the previous year drives the Huawei Nova 4. The SoC is supported by 8 GB of RAM. It includes an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. For accelerated graphics performance, the Nova 4 features GPU Turbo technology.

The frontside of the Huawei Nova 4 is fitted with a 25-megapixel selfie shooter. The Android 9 Pie OS that is customized with EMUI 9.0 skin comes loaded on the smartphone. The Nova 4 draws power from 3,750 that is equipped with support for 18W rapid charging. The rear shell of the phone features a fingerprint scanner.

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The standard and high version of the Huawei Nova 4 feature triple rear cameras. The standard version has 20-megapixel primary sensor whereas the high version has 48-megapixel main sensor. The other two sensors that are present inside the triple camera module of the Nova 4 are 16-megapixel and 2-megapixel.

At present, the Huawei Nova 4 is only available for buying in China. There is a possibility that the smartphone will be made available in other countries in the starting months of the coming year.

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360° video render reveals Motorola P40 will ditch notch for hole-in-display

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Habeeb Onawole

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Dec 27, 2018

The Motorola P-series is a new series that was unveiled by the Lenovo-owned company this year. The first of the P-series include the Motorola P30, Motorola P30 Play a.k.a Motorola One, and the Motorola P30 Note a.k.a Motorola One Power. A new leak has revealed the series will continue next year, starting with the Motorola P40.

The leak is a 360° video render and images courtesy of OnLeaks in collaboration with 91mobiles and they give us our very first look at the device.

A signature feature of the Motorola P30 series is the notch above the display. For the Motorola P40, Motorola is ditching that for what will be the trend of 2019 – a punch hole display. It is too early to say if the other P40 phones will adopt the same design.

The hole that houses the front camera sits in the top left corner and appears to be a tad bigger than that of the Samsung Galaxy A8s. The bezels don’t appear to have reduced and the one at the top is now even thicker. However, this is just a render and the device itself may be a bit different. The screen size hasn’t changed and remains 6.2-inches.

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The rear of the Motorola P40 has also been redesigned. It is still home to dual cameras one of which is said to be a 48MP sensor but they look different now. The sensors are in the same housing, however, the LED flash now sits below the cameras instead of between them. The Motorola logo is black and is home to a fingerprint scanner.

Although this is the Motorola P40, there is the Android One logo at the base. The Motorola P30 didn’t launch outside China, so this means the P40 will get an international launch though most probably under a different name just like the other P30 phones. What do you think it will be called?

The Motorola P40 also has a USB-C port at the bottom and a 3.5mm audio jack at the top.

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MobiiStar X1 Notch with AI selfie camera to soon launch in India, will be priced under Rs. 10,000

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Jeet

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Dec 27, 2018

Mobiistar, a Vietnamese smartphone manufacturer, launched the C1 Shine smartphone in the Indian market a couple of days ago. Now, the company is all set to launch yet another handset in the country.

As per the report, the company is planning to launch its first smartphone of 2019 in India in the coming weeks. 91Mobiles has revealed the first render of the phone as well as some of the phone’s specifications.

The report says that the upcoming smartphone will be called Mobiistar X1 Notch and as the name suggests, the phone will come with a notched display, making it the company’s first phone to feature such design. The notch will house the front-facing camera, the earpiece, and other sensors.

On the back side, there will be a single camera, aided by an LED flash. It will also come with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The smartphone will be available in three color options — Gradient Shine, Midnight Black, and Sapphire Blue.

The device will feature a 13-megapixel AI-powered camera sensor on both the sides — front as well as back. Other than these, no more information related to the smartphone is available at this time. However, the phone is expected to be priced under Rs. 10,000 which roughly converts to $142.

As said, the most recent smartphone from the company in India is Mobiistar C1 Shine, which features a 5.31-inch 18:9 display and is powered by MediaTek‘s MT6739 quad-core processor clocked at 1.28GHz, coupled with 2GB of RAM.

It packs 16GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot that enables storage expansion up to 128GB. There’s a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing shooter that takes care of the photography needs.

In terms of software, the device runs Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery. Priced at Rs 6,100 (approximately $87), the smartphone is available for purchase across all channels.

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Chinese Technology Brand Tronsmart launches the portable Element Force Bluetooth Speaker with 40W output

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 27, 2018

About the Tronsmart

Tronsmart is a Chinese tech company founded by Eric Cheng. The founder is a tech enthusiast who is said to have used his first paycheck in 2013 to create a small laboratory where he disassembled tech products in order to grasp a greater understanding of the inner components. He was based in Shenzhen, Asia’s Silicon Valley of hardware and this was helpful in building his passion as he could easily find components in the local market and assemble his own unique audio devices. Eric took this self-acquired understanding of electronics and used it to create a wide range of cost-effective gadgets. After assembling a trusted team, Eric managed to bring his self-made electronics to mass production; thus creating the brand “Tronsmart”.

As the internet continues to shape the world, many businesses with humble beginnings have used the support of online communities to expand globally. Tronsmart is no exception. Tronsmart started as a group of people lacking essential resources for global brand expansion. However, over the course of several years, Tronsmart managed to garner enough online attention to make a dent in the world of Consumer Electronics. The Tronsmart team truly believes that “if you offer the customer quality products at an affordable price, nothing can stop you from expansion”. It’s this system of belief that fuels their desire to keep “Powering You Ahead” by continually offering more incredible products each year.

Tronsmart first released the powerful Element Mega Bluetooth speaker on September last year, equipped with its latest SoundPulse™ technology which delivers 40W power output in a compact size. The speaker became one of the bestselling Bluetooth speakers due to its power-packed features and indeed, this has prompted the release of an upgraded version dubbed Tronsmart Element Force with waterproof feature.

The Element Force is a portable Bluetooth speaker with a massive 40W output as well as an IPX7 waterproof rating. The speaker is equipped with dual passive radiators and two 20W full-range stereo loudspeakers. The Element Force can enhance the low-end sound tones to give the bass an extra boost. With an IPX7 waterproof rating, it can be fully submerged in water up to a depth of 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. The Element Force is not only powerful and durable, but it is also capable of 15 hours of play time making it the perfect addition to your next outdoor adventure. The speaker is available to buy on Geekbuying for $65.99 and you get the option of shipping from China, Poland or Germany, thus increasing the chance of buying with lower shipping cost and fast delivery.