Samsung Galaxy M30 Geekbench listing reveal key specs

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Dec 24, 2018

Xiaomi’s POCOPHONE F1 made a big splash this year when it launched. The phone packs flagship specs and matches it with a mid-range price tag. Tomorrow, Xiaomi India will announce a new POCOPHONE just four months after the first one launched.

A tweet posted by the country’s general manager, C. Manmohan, revealed that a new Pocophone is coming. The official POCO India Twitter account tweeted later that the new POCOPHONE will launch tomorrow.

Last week's been crazy! #POCOF1 has won awards & appreciation one after the other and #Christmas seems to have come early! @MKBHD @TheMrPhone @91mobiles @AndroidAuth

But, that's not all.
I have a surprise for all of you. A #NewPOCO is coming. Can you guess when? 🍾

— C Manmohan (@cmanmohan) December 24, 2018

The #NewPOCO is getting us all excited!

Jingle bells are rolling. The BIG #Christmas reveal happens tomorrow! Stay tuned for more. #MasterOfSpeed

— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) December 24, 2018

It is not yet confirmed if tomorrow’s launch is for the POCOPHONE F2 but going by the lack of fanfare, it doesn’t seem like it. One rumor that seems to be gaining ground says the launch is for kevlar versions for the 6GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB versions.

Another exclusive leak by me and @mysmartprice! POCO/ Pocophone F1 6GB+64GB & 6GB+128GB Storage variants will soon be available in Kevlar Back (which was earlier exclusive to 8GB variant). European markets will receive these first and Indian launch will be soon as well. pic.twitter.com/f8wtsT1agu

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) November 29, 2018

The news of a Kevlar version for these models first surfaced about three weeks ago via a leak by Ishan Agarwal. The kevlar version is exclusive to the 8GB RAM + 256GB version and is sold as the POCO F1 Armored Edition. Now it seems Xiaomi is bringing the stronger back cover to the 64GB and 128GB models.

Lenovo Z5s sold out within 60 seconds in first sale

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 24, 2018

The Lenovo Z5s smartphone was announced in China on Dec. 18. As promised, the smartphone went on sale for the first time today at 10 AM in the home market. The handset has met with an outstanding first sale reception since all its units were sold in less 60 seconds.

The base model of the Lenovo Z5 has 4 GB of RAM and inbuilt storage of 64 GB. It carries a price tag of 1,398 Yuan (~$202). The second variant has 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage. It costs 1,598 Yuan (~$232).

The highest model of the Lenovo Z5s has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. It is priced at 1,898 Yuan (~$275) price tag. There is a custom variant called Lenovo Z5s Zhu Yilong Custom Edition costs 1,998 Yuan (~$289).

The Lenovo Z5s features a 6.3-inch display that carries support for 19.5:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution. It The smartphone also features P2i anti-splash coating on its body. The Lenovo Z5s sports a gradient color glass rear and a powerful 6000-series aluminum frame.

Read More: Lenovo S5 Pro GT vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite: Specs Comparison

The Snapdragon 710 chipset is present under the hood of the Lenovo Z5s. The back panel of the phone features a vertical triple camera setup that includes 16-megapixel wide-angle lens, 8-megapixel telephoto lens and 5-megapixel depth sensor. To keep the lights on, Lenovo has included a 3,300mAh battery inside the phone. The handset is running ZUI 10 based Android 9.0 Pie OS.

In related news, Lenovo had also announced the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT handset as the world’s first smartphone with Snapdragon 855v chipset and 12 GB of RAM. It is the advanced version of the Lenovo Z5 Pro slider phone that was announced in October. The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT also feature 512 GB of storage. The starting model of the phone carries a price tag of 2,698 Yuan (~$391). The pre-orders of the Z5 Pro GT will begin on Jan. 15 and the official sales will start on Jan. 24.

OnePlus caught promoting the OnePlus 6T with the bezels removed

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 24, 2018

Lenovo first gained notoriety with the Lenovo Z5 when several photos and renders of the device shared ended up not being same when the device was launched. It came with thicker bezels whereas the renders appear to show the device with next to no bezels. Apparently, OnePlus has been caught in a similar controversy but this time for sharing a photo of the already released OnePlus 6T with smaller bezels.

A Twitter user named Dro shared a post about an Instagram ad for the OnePlus 6T after he spotted something that just wasn’t normal about the promotional ad. The ad appears to show the company generously reduced the black color around the camera notch and removed the chin totally. The outcome of the Ad makes it look like it is completely bezel-less when it’s really not. One of the company’s marketing departments personnel might have thought it would be alright giving people a wrong impression about the OnePlus 6T bezel size.

Hey @OnePlus that chin ain’t that small 🤔 pic.twitter.com/lHtGOsznLt

— Pedro ⌁ (@pedropeguerojr) December 21, 2018

Apart from the Instagram ad, OnePlus still posted another deceptive ad on YouTube which at the start of the video and 43-second mark shows the phone without a chin. Again, this deceptive and sure gives the impression that there’s no chin. But the dispute here is whether it was by accident or on purpose. It is likely on purpose but since the OnePlus 6T is already out in the open, this might not generate any sustained controversy.

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Xiaomi Mi Play announced: packs 5.84” FHD+ screen, new Helio P35 SoC and more for $160

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Dec 24, 2018

After barely two weeks of teasers and leaks, Xiaomi finally took the wraps off its latest phone, the Mi Play, at an event today. The Mi Play seems to be the first of a new series for Xiaomi. It is the Mi line’s version of the Redmi series, so phones released under this category will be less powerful and less expensive than the other phones in the Mi series.

Mi Play Design

The Mi Play has a more elaborate design that makes it stand out from the Redmi series. So rather than the metal/plastic body of the Redmi series, you get Gorilla Glass on both sides of the Mi Play. The finish on the back is also eye-catching and not dull like that of the Redmi line.

Specs

The Xiaomi Mi Play has a 5.84-inch screen with a water-drop notch, a first for Xiaomi. Its greatly reduced bezels give it a form factor that is just a tiny bit bigger than the Mi 6 which has a 5.15-inch display. The Mi Play has a 1080 x 2280 resolution (FHD+) with a 1500:1 contrast ratio, 432 PPI, and an eye protection mode.

The processor powering the phone was a mystery but today we finally get to know that it is powered by a brand new chipset from MediaTek called the Helio P35.

The Helio P35 is a 12nm octa-core chipset clocked at 2.3GHz. It has a feature called CPU/GPU dual-turbo technology and its AnTuTu score places its performance above that of the Snapdragon 625. If you asked us, we would say the Helio P35 is MediaTek’s answer to Qualcomm’s 14nm Snapdragon 632 processor. The processor has an IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU clocked at 680MHz.

The Helio P35 chipset is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. This is the only storage configuration available but we won’t be surprised if Xiaomi announced a new variant in a few months.

Dual cameras are practically standard on devices now and it is no surprise that the Mi Play also joins the trend. It has a 12MP 1.25μm primary sensor that is paired with a secondary 2MP sensor for capturing depth details for bokeh images. Xiaomi says it has HDR, EIS, and a bunch of AI features. The front camera is an 8MP sensor with HDR, face recognition, and portrait mode and more. Below are some camera samples.

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The Mi Play packs a 3,000mAh battery which should be sufficient for almost a day. There is no fast charging, so you are left with 5V/2A charging. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The phone has dual-SIM support (nano only), dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a MicroUSB port. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have an audio jack.

Mi Play Price and Availability

The Xiaomi Mi Play is only available in one configuration (4GB + 64GB). It will be available in three colors – Twilight Gold, Fantasy Blue, and Black. On the official online store, only the blue and black variants are available.

The Mi Play is priced at ¥1099 which roughly converts to $160. It is not expensive but Xiaomi itself has multiple devices at that price range which have better specs. However, Xiaomi is also throwing in 10GB of free high-speed data for 12 months which is worth between ¥828 (~$120) and ¥1296 (~$188) per year depending on the network operator. If you were to subtract the cost of the data from the cost of the phone, then you are practically getting the device for free.

Pre-Order UMIDIGI One Max Smartphone For Just $179.99 And Get 50% Off On A3 Pro Smartphone On Banggood

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Get 50% Off On UMIDIGI One Max Smartphone

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Dec 24, 2018

UMIDIGI took the wraps off the One Max smartphone this year in November. As expected, the phone became an instant hit among those who fancy watching their favorite movies and playing popular games on a big-screen mobile device.
The One Max sports an extra large 6.3-inch IPS, LCD, HD+ (1520 x 720 pixels) screen with an eye-catching waterdrop display. The phone packs a powerful MTK, Helio P23 processor with an equally competent ARM Mali G71 MP2 700MHz GPU, under the hood.

Furthermore, the UMIDIGI One Max comes with 4GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage capacity that can be expanded up to 256GB via microSD card. On the photography front, it houses a 12MP+5MP dual camera setup on the back and a 16MP front shooter for selfies.

The One Max runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a robust 4150mAh lithium battery that supports 18W fast charging. On top of that, it features a slew of useful sensors like P-sensor, L-sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, and a geomagnetic sensor.
The UMIDIGI One Max smartphone has gone up for pre-order bearing a heavily discounted price tag of just $179.99 on Banggood. This is a noteworthy 25 percent reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $239.99. But there’s more for you to cheer about.

Those who purchase the One Max will be eligible to get a whopping 50% off on the UMIDIGI A3 Pro smartphone that normally sells for $139.99. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now pre-order the A3 Pro for a lowered price of just $89.99. You can choose between space gray and gold color versions.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and grab the discount. With 193 pieces of the twilight and carbon fiber color versions of the UMIDIGI One Max smartphone remaining, the promotion is slated to end on December 28th.

Get Utorch-Branded Lighting Accessories For Unbelievably Low Prices On GearBest

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Check Out GearBest’s 2018 New Year Lighting Sale

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Dec 24, 2018

While the market is brimming with all sorts of lighting fixtures that can enhance the overall ambiance of a room, these devices do not come cheap.

Utorch might be a name that would sound familiar when it comes to high-end lighting equipment. The popular brand has now teamed up with one of China’s best online electronics online stores, GearBest to offer highly useful lighting accessories for unbeatable prices.

Utorch S08 6 LEDs Night Light

Designed to switch on automatically when any sort of movement is detected within 3m and auto off after 15 to 20 seconds, the Utorch S08 is an irresistible motion-activated LED night light. It sports a simplistic, yet appealing design that will grace any corner of your house or office.

This night light is ideal for the hallway, closet, stairs, bedroom, and various other places. It comes in two colors including white and silver. While the white color version of the S08 usually sells for $4.51, you can now buy it for only $3.49 on GearBest.

While this 23 percent discount is valid for the while color version of the Utorch S08, you can get the silver color version of the night lamp for a reduced price of just $3.69 on GearBest. This is a noteworthy 18 percent reduction on its original asking price of $4.51.

On the downside, there were only 493 pieces of the silver and 440 pieces of the white color version of the Utorch S08 remaining for this promo at the time of writing. You can visit this link to avail the discount before the promo ends in three days.

Utorch S200 Touch Control Rechargeable Camping Night Light

The Utorch S200 is a multi-purpose lamp that has various applications. It comes in handy as an eye-protection table lamp, breastfeeding light, bedside lamp, portable outdoor light, and a nightlight.

Moreover, the IP65 rated S200 can be used as an outdoor lamp. It features an integrated loop that allows you to hang it on a backpack, tree or tent. It is a great choice for camping, family adventure, hiking, and several other adventurous activity activities.

The Utorch S200 night light would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online and offline stores, but you can now buy it for just $12.99 on GearBest. This is a 19 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $15.94.

The aforesaid discount will be valid for the remaining 197 pieces of the white color version of the Utorch S200 night light. Alternatively, you can buy the S300, and S400 for dropped prices of $13.99 and $16.99, respectively.

You can visit this link to buy the Utorch S200 for the slashed price before the promotion sale comes to an end today.

Utorch 3m 30-LED Decoration String Light

These copper lights are ideal for augmenting any setting like a social gathering, celebration, Christmas, wedding, birthday party etc. Aside from that, it can be used for decorating the outdoor area of your house.

All you need to do is to place them on walls, windows, ceiling, doors, trees, grass or pillars. These extremely bright LED lamp bead feature a 5m light string with 50 LEDs for low light glare. Moreover, it has an easily bendable copper wire that enables you to create any shape.

The Utorch 3m 30-LED decoration string light comes in green and warm white color versions that carry a $3 price tag, but you can now buy the above-mentioned color versions for a reduced price of just $1.69 on GearBest. Likewise, you can the slightly longer 5m decoration string light for a lowered price of just $1.99.

You can follow this link to check out more details about these super attractive copper lights and grab the big discount.

There were 500 pieces of the warm white and 499 pieces of the green color versions remaining for this promo, which is slated to end in 3 days.

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ASUS ZenFone design patent with pop-up selfie camera and full screen

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 24, 2018

Earlier this year, ASUS had launched the ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z with notched displays to provide users with larger screen space. Few months ago, multiple prototypes of the ZenFone 6 had surfaced to reveal that the Taiwanese company is considered different kinds of in-screen camera display hole designs for it. Lets Go Digital has today revealed that the company has patented new designs for smartphones to provide higher screen space to its users.

In August, ASUS had filed several design patens with European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). On Dec. 22 and Dec. 23, those patents were published to reveal the various smartphone designs that the company may use for its upcoming smartphones.

ASUS smartphone with a pop-up selfie camera is the newest design that the company has patented. The design patent reveals a smartphone with full screen design and a pop-up selfie snapper that is hidden inside the top edge of the device like the Vivo NEX smartphone. A speaker can be seen on the super-slim top bezel of the smartphone.

For the pop-up camera, the Taiwanese company has considered three different formats which includes a thin module for the front camera, a second one that is a bit wide which can accommodate more than one selfie camera and a third model featuring a wider module which can possibly accommodate multiple and advanced sensors for 3D face detection.

Read More: Lenovo S5 Pro GT vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite: Specs Comparison

The second full screen design found in the patent documents is an in-screen camera hole as seen on recent smartphones such as Samsung Galaxy A8s and Huawei Nova 4. As it can be seen in the illustrations below, the new design features a small hole at the top-left corner of the display for the front-facing camera. The speaker is again placed on the ultra-thin upper bezel of the smartphone.

Popular YouTuber C4ETech had shared some prototype images in October which showed different placements for the front-facing camera. One of the images shared below suggested that the ZenFone 6 may sport a display similar to Galaxy A8s and Nova 4 phones. There were some other designs including the one shown in the below video:

ASUS is expected to announce the ZenFone 6 series at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech trade show in February this year. Probably, the ZenFone 6 and the successor of the ZenFone 5Z may sport any of the above shown display design.

Buy LeEco Le 2 X520 Smartphone For Just $89.99 On Banggood

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Get 36% Off On LeEco Le 2 X520 Smartphone

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Dec 24, 2018

LeEco launched the Le 2 X520 back in July 2016, but much to the delight of the Chinese handset maker, the Le 2 X520 continues to garner popularity among smartphone lovers.
Taking its universality into consideration and in order to ensure even cost-conscious buyers can get their hands on the well-received smartphone, LeEco is now offering the Le 2 X520 for a heavily discounted price of $89.99 on Banggood. Note that the phone usually carries a $139.99 price tag.

This 36 percent discount will be valid for both grey and rose gold color version of the 4G smartphone for a limited period of time. An absolute bargain at this price, the Le 2 X520 features a 5.5-inch Capacitive IPS touchscreen bonding In-cell display with 1920×1080 pixels resolution.

The phone packs a powerful Snapdragon 652 1.8Ghz Octa-Core processor with an Adreno 510 GPU, under the hood. This model comes with 3GB of LPDDR3 RAM and offers 64GB of non-expandable onboard storage space.
The LeEco Le 2 X520 runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS and draws its juices from a built-in 3000mAh Le quick charge battery. On the photography front, the phone houses a 16.0MP rear-mounted camera with f/2.0 aperture, two-tone flash, back-illuminated CMOS and supports PDAF. Upfront, there’s an 8.0MP front shooter with ƒ/2.2 aperture, and 76-degree wide angle for selfies.

There’s a fingerprint sensor placed on the back along with a slew of other useful sensors including gravity, light, distance, gyro, and hall. You can head straight to this link to check out the full specification and avail the discount.

With only 199 pieces of the grey and rose gold color versions remaining, the promotion sale is slated to end on December 28th.

Check Out Banggood’s Xmas Brands Deals For Over 50% Off

Ulefone Armor 6 rugged smartphone with 6.2-inch FHD+ display and Helio P60 SoC officially launched

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Jeet

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Dec 24, 2018

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Ulefone has today officially released its latest smartphone — Ulefone Armor 6, which comes with a rugged yet slim body. The phone is designed in such a way that it offers a comfortable grip. The rugged design of the phone ensures extreme protection when it comes to drops, slams, and crashes.

The phone comes with an IP68 rating that ensures dust-proofing and waterproofing. The company claims that the handset can survive temperatures from -20℃ to 60℃, so you can take it up on that mountain hike or down to the beach without any worries. It comes with MIL-STD-810G grade protection and also has a customized UV detector.

The Ulefone Armor 6 comes with a 6.2-inch Full-HD+ display with 2246 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek Helio P60 12nm octa-core processor, which is the company’s first processor powered by artificial intelligence.

It packs 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. As for the photography, there’s a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 21-megapixel RGB primary sensor and a 13-megapixel monochrome secondary sensor. On the front side, there’s a 13-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. The phone’s camera comes with Arcsoft algorithm and AI-based features.

Connectivity options on the Ulefone Armor 6 include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC. Running on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system, the device is powered by 5,000mAh battery, which the company says could last for about two days. The device also supports 18W fast charging as well as Qi wireless charging.

Top-Branded Smart Watches Go Up For Sale Carrying Slashed Prices On Leading Online Stores

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Dec 24, 2018

Looking for a cost-effective smartwatch that offers an impressive array of features without emptying your pocket? We got good news for you.
Leading online stores like GearBest, Banggood, GeekBuying, and Giztop are giving smartwatch enthusiasts a chance to get their hands on top-branded smartwatches for considerably lowered prices. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

Huawei Honor Watch Magic Smart Watch

Sporting an eye-catching 1.2 inch AMOLED touchscreen display, the Honor Watch Magic is an irresistible smartwatch. It features a 5ATM waterproof rating and offers 16MB of RAM coupled with 128MB of onboard storage for you to save your favorite data.

The black color version of Honor Watch Magic would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online as well as offline sores, but you can now buy it for only $149.99 on GearBest. This is a noteworthy 24 percent reduction in the device’s original selling price of $197.19.
Alternatively, you can go for the silver-tinted Honor Watch Magic smartwatch that usually carries a $206.54 price tag. Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, this silver color version of the watch has now gone up for sale carrying a dropped price sticker of just $159.99 on GearBest.

You can follow this link to avail the discount before the promotion comes to an end.

Zeblaze VIBE 3 Smart Watch

The VIBE 3 is loaded with nearly all exceptional features that we usually associate with a high-end smartwatch. For instance, it sports a luminous dial that enables the wearer to see the time even in dark surrounding.

Backed by a robust 610mAh CR2450 button battery, this Zeblaze branded smartwatch lets its wearer share his/her sports progress with friends regardless of the time and the wearer’s location. The watch has a standby time of 990 days or about 33 months so that you can use it for a longer duration without having to charge it every now and then.
The Zeblaze VIBE 3 usually sells for $29.49, but you can now buy it for just $22.99 on GearBest. This 22 percent discount is valid for the black color version of the watch. You can even go for the wine red and blue color versions that will set you back $30.81 and $31.81, respectively.

You can follow this link to avail the discount before this promo ends and check out more details about the VIBE 3 smartwatch.

LEMFO LES1 Watch

The LEMFO LES1 strikes a perfect balance between the harmony of style and intelligence. It is housed in an appealing metal frame that integrates cultivated beauty and reliable durability. It ships with 1GB of RAM and offers a hearty 16GB of onboard storage capacity along with various other useful features that made it an instant hit among smartwatch lovers.

Taking its popularity into consideration, LEMFO is now offering the feature-laden LES1 watch for a lowered price of only $97.99 on Banggood. It is worth noting that the device carries a relatively steeper $149.99 price tag without the aforesaid discount.
This 35 percent discount will be valid for the black color version of the LEMFO LES1 watch for a limited period of time only. You can follow this link to grab the discount before the promo ends.

Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip Lite Version (English Version)

The latest Huami Amazfit Bip Lite Version does not feature a round screen like the Amazfit pace but resorts to using a 1.28-inch square-shaped capacitive touchscreen with HD resolution of 176 x 176 pixels. Moreover, it comes with Corning Gorilla glass on top for added protection.

While the Huami Amazfit Bip Lite Version would normally sell for $125.99, Xiaomi is now offering this feature-rich smartwatch for just $71.99 on GeekBuying. This 43 percent discount will be valid for the black-tinted English version of the smartwatch.
You can visit this link to check out the full specification of the Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip Lite Version smartwatch and buy it without breaking the bank. Note that the promo will only be valid for 7 days.

Huami Amazfit Verge Smart Watch

The well-received Huami Amazfit Verge smartwatch has gone up for sale carrying a $139 price tag on Giztop. The watch comes with a 1.3-inch circular display with 360 x 360-pixel resolution. On top, it features Gorilla Glass 3 with a coating that offers extra protection to the screen and helps to avoid fingerprint smudges.
The Huami Amazfit Verge is currently up for grabs in gray, dark blue, and white color versions. It packs a powerful dual-core 1.2GHz processor and offers 512MB RAM and 4GB of internal storage capacity.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Huami Amazfit Verge and buy for an unbeatable price on Giztop.

Get Up To 50% Off On Top-Branded Feature Phones On Banggood

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Check Out Banggood’s Xmas Promotion For Feature Phone

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Dec 24, 2018

Despite the skyrocketing popularity of smartphones, there’s no dearth of feature phones that earlier became an instant hit with those who fancied staying in touch with friends and family while on the go.

Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is making a wide selection of feature phones available to the public for considerably lowered prices as part of its latest promo. Dubbed as ‘Xmas Promotion For Feature Phone,’ the recently kicked off promo offers up to a 50 percent off on all sorts of feature phones.

The promo includes the DBEIF D2016, Xiaomi QIN 4G, Anica T8 and a slew of other feature phones that you can now buy for lowered prices on Banggood. In a bid to simplify the search process, the promotion sale has been split into multiple categories.

For instance, there is a ‘Rugged Phone’ section that is crammed with a slew of sturdy smartphones. You can find the SERVO H6, MAFAM V9+, GOFLY 6800, ioutdoor F2 along with numerous other phones that are ideal for adventure junkies who prefer using a reliable phone during their adventurous outdoor activities.

Likewise, the ‘Mini Card Phone’ section includes handsets that are compact, yet are nothing short of awe-inspiring. More importantly, all phones included in this category carry considerably lowered price tags.

Much to the delight of those who like using flip phones, Banggood is offering a myriad of eye-catching flip feature phones that you can buy without emptying your pockets. Keeping in line with that, the ‘Flip Phone’ category has been crammed with numerous flip phones that are likely to sweep tech buffs off their feet.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and take full advantage of the discounts.

Get Netac N600S 720GB And 1TB Capacity SSD For Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Dec 24, 2018

Looking for cost-effective SSD (solid state drives) from top brands? You have come to the right place.
GeekBuying is giving its users a chance to get their hands on top-branded SSDs without emptying their pockets. In addition to shedding more light on these discounts, we will show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout.

Netac N600S 720GB SSD

It is no secret that Netac is a highly reliable brand when it comes to solid-state drives that are ideal for professional use. The N600S uses wear leveling algorithm to extend the SSD life circle and it has NANDXtend Error Correction that enhances the data read and write performance.

The 720GB version of the Netac N600S would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now buy it for only $69.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 42 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $119.99.
On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_YFIBORTM to save an extra $31 and reduce the retail price of the Netac N600S to only $66.99 at checkout. You can head straight to this link to avail the discount since the promo will be valid only for two days.

[Package A] Netac N600S 720GB + Yvonne HD213 SATA To USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure Case

The Netac N600S adopts the SLC virtual cache technology in a bid to enhance the data transmission speed. Moreover, it uses wear equalization technology to balance the number of flash wipe, while extending the service life.

On top of that, it supports TRIM instruction, SMART as well as Dev-Sleep mode. The Netac N600S doesn’t feature sensitive machine parts and is capable of operating without making any sort of sound. The device is also vibration resistance.

The Netac N600S 720GB SSD with Yvonne HD213 external hard drive enclosure case usually sells for $139.99. Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, GeekBuying is now offering this package comprising the Netac N600S and Yvonne HD213 for a dropped price of just $74.99.
Moreover, you can use coupon code GIZ_FOMWKIBF and get an extra $33 off before placing your order. In other words, you can extend the 46 percent discount and bring the package’s original selling price further down to $71.99 with the help of the coupon.

You can visit this link to grab the discount. Note that the promotion sale will end in just one day.

Netac N600S 1TB SSD

You can go for the larger variant of the Netac N600S that offers a 1TB storage capacity. This variant offers maximum reading speed of up to 500MB/S and an equally impressive max writing speed of up to 400MB/S. As compared to other mechanical hard disks, the Netac N600S offers a 20 percent faster loading speed.

The Netac N600S 1TB SSD usually carries a steep price tag, but you can now buy it for only $119.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 40 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $199.99. But there’s more for you to cheer about.

You can apply coupon code GIZ_RTBLRPOB and get an extra $47 before you proceed to check out. The above-mentioned coupon reduces the selling price of the Netac N600S 1TB SSD to only $114.99.

If you are interested in taking advantage of this discount, all you need to do is to follow this link. It is worth noting that the promo will end in just one day.

[Package B] Netac N600S 1TB SSD + Yvonne HD213 SATA To USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure Case

The 1TB version of the Netac N600S SSD has gone up for sale along with the Yvonne HD213 HDD enclosure case bearing a heavily discounted price tag of only $124.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 43 percent decrease in the package’s original selling price of $219.99.

Moreover, you can apply coupon code GIZ_OYLOYCWX and save an extra $50 during the check out process. The coupon helps to reduce the package’s already lowered retail price to just $119.99. You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promotion ends today.

Here’s Your Chance To Win A DOOGEE Smartphone And Other Lucky Prizes On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Check Out GeekBuying’s Doogee Xmas Sale

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Dec 24, 2018

If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a DOOGEE branded smartphone without emptying your pocket, now’s your chance.

DOOGEE has teamed up with GeekBuying in a bid to offer some of its select smartphones for unbeatable prices. Dubbed as ‘Doogee Xmas Sale,’ this promo has been split into Holiday Specials, Top Selling Smartphones and More Deals categories in order to expedite the search process.

You can win the DOOGEE S60, S70, a secret gift, a metal ring holder along with other discounts simply by playing the ‘Wheel of Luck.’ In order to win, you need to ensure you are logged into your DOOGEE account and then click the ‘Go’ button, which is located in the center of the wheel.

It is imperative for you to bear in mind that each account has only chance to play. Users who run out of Lucky Draw turns can win more turns by making a purchase. Each user is eligible to win ten extra chances to play.

Note that lucky draw will be available from 16:00, 12.13 – 16:00, 12.25 (UTC+8). Users who win a free gift need to redeem it by December 29th. In order to win extra chances, users have to place orders between 16:00, 12.13 -16:00, 12.25(UTC+8).

You can find the DOOGEE S60 and the DOOGEE S70 smartphones carrying heavily discounted price tags under the ‘Holiday Specials’ section. In addition to taking full advantage of the discounts, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout.

DOOGEE S60 Smartphone

Even over a year after hitting the store shelves, the S60 continues to garner huge popularity among smartphone lovers. Housed in a sturdy metal rugged body, the S60 sports an eye-catching 5.2-inches IPS FHD display with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution.

The S60 is powered by an MTK Helio P25 64bit Octa-core 64-bit 2.5GHz processor and it packs a competent ARM Mali T880 graphics processing unit, under the hood. This model of the phone comes with 6GB of RAM and offers 64GB of onboard storage capacity giving you enough space to save your favorite content.
The DOOGEE S60 would normally set you back $342.99, but you can now buy it for just $239.99 on GeekBuying. On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_YUYWSJSR to get an extra $63 off at the time of checking out.

In other words, you can bring your already lowered grand total further down to only $235.99 simply by using the aforesaid coupon. Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing. You can visit this link to avail the discount before the promo ends.

DOOGEE S80 Smartphone

Marketed as a professional walkie-talkie rugged phone, the S80 boasts an impressive array of features that make it a great choice for adventure junkies who fancy staying in touch with friends during their adventurous outdoor activities. Launched in September this year, the S80 is an irresistible smartphone that sports a 5.99-inch capacitive screen, FHD+ (2160×1080 pixels) display.

The DOOGEE S80 packs a powerful MTK Helio P23 64bit Octa-core 64-bit 2.5GHz processor along with an ARM Mali G71 MP2 770MHz GPU, under the hood. The dual-SIM phone ships with 6GB of RAM and features 64GB of internal storage capacity.
While its features completely justify the $446.99 price tag it usually carries, you can now buy the S80 for a lowered price of only $399.99 on GeekBuying. Moreover, you can extend this 11 percent discount by applying coupon code GIZ_DBDIZRAN during the checkout process.

The above-mentioned coupon helps you save an extra $20 by reducing the already lowered retail price of the DOOGEE S80 smartphone to just $379.99. You can visit this link to check out more details about the S80 smartphone and grab the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Huawei to announce power bank with support for 40W SuperCharge

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Dec 24, 2018

Huawei’s 40W SuperCharge technology might be coming to a mobile power bank soon according to a new leak. The info comes from ChargerLab, the same source that revealed that Huawei plans to unveil a new 20W SuperCharge protocol in 2019.

According to info revealed to them from someone in the supply chain, Huawei will release a 10,000mAh capacity power bank with support for its 40W SuperCharge fast charging protocol.

We received a leak from supplychain that Huawei is releasing a 40W SuperCharge Protocol(SCP) 10000mAh powerbank. It's able to charge Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Honor Magic 2 at maximum power of 40W and also backward comptaible with 22.5W SCP fast charging of other Huawei phones.

— ChargerLAB (@chargerlab) December 23, 2018

The said power bank will be able to charge the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Honor Magic 2 at 40W. It will also be able to charge other Huawei/Honor devices that support 22.5W fast charging thanks to the power bank’s backward compatibility.

There is no info on when the power bank will launch or how much it will cost. Huawei already has a couple of power banks that have support for different charging protocols.

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ASUS Zenfone 4 running Android 9 Pie seen on Geekbench

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Dec 23, 2018

When ASUS announced the Zenfone 4 in October last year, the phone shipped with Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box. ASUS did release an update for Android Oreo for the phone but it seems it isn’t done yet with the phone.

A Zenfone 4 running Android 9 Pie has been seen on Geekbench which means the phone may be getting a second major OS upgrade soon. The variant is the one powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor and not the Snapdragon 630 but we expect the update to be available to both variants.

Huawei’s next flagship mobile processor is called the Kirin 985, may power the Huawei P30 series

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Dec 23, 2018

Huawei‘s most powerful mobile processor is the Kirin 980. It first appeared in the Mate 20 and the Mate 20 Pro and we expect it to be the flagship chipset powering Huawei and Honor branded flagship phones for the next nine months or so. But a new info hints Huawei may release a successor earlier than usual.

According to Mishal Rahman, the editor at XDA Developers, Huawei’s next chipset will be called Kirin 985. Seeing the name of the processor and comparing it to older Huawei mobile SoCs with names that end with “5”, there is a high probability the Kirin 985 is a slightly upgraded version of the Kirin 980.

Other than the name, I don't know much else about it.

— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) December 21, 2018

The last time Huawei released a slightly upgraded version of its main chipset was in 2016 and that was the Kirin 955 which powered the Huawei P9. Its predecessor, the Kirin 950 was released back in 2015 and appeared in the Mate 8. The major difference between both is that the Kirin 955 is clocked at 2.5GHz while the Kirin 950 is clocked at 2.3GHz. Every other thing down to the GPU is the same in both processors.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 MIUI 10 update stable edition now available

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Dec 23, 2018

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 users in India can now rejoice since the company has released the stable MIUI 10 update. The Chinese manufacturer is yet to release an official statement on it. However, some of the Redmi Note 3 users have took to the Mi Forums to confirm that they have received the MIUI 10 update.

The MIUI 10.1.1.0.MHOMIFI over-the-air (OTA) update that has been released for Redmi Note 3 is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow which has been the last major Android version update. The MIUI 10 update also includes Android security month update for July. The update weighs 261 MB.

The MIUI 10.1 update is being made available in phases. Users can manually check for the arrival of the update by checking system updates in Settings. The update brings along revamped Settings menu along with enhancements for camera, updater and recorder.

Through the Chinese edition of the official forum site, Xiaomi has confirmed that the upcoming MIUI 10.2 update will be the last major software update for Xiaomi Mi 5 and Redmi Note 3 Pro (same as Redmi Note 3 for India). However, there is no official confirmation on whether the company will be releasing the MIUI 10.2 update for Redmi Note 3 in India.

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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and Mi 5 were handsets were launched in 2016. Since the company is known for providing software updates for as long as four years, the sudden announcement of withdrawing software support has not been received well by Mi fans.

The Redmi Note 3 was a very well-received mid-range phone from the company. It featured 5.5-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 650 chipset, up to 3 GB RAM, 16-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel front camera and 4,050mAh battery. The Xiaomi Mi 5 was a flagship phone powered by Snapdragon 820. The handset had encountered lukewarm response in India.

Redmi Note 5/Pro running Android Pie appears on Geekbench alongside another with a sdm660 SoC

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Dec 23, 2018

The Redmi Note 5 Pro launched with Android 7.1.2 Nougat out of the box and later got an upgrade to Android 8.1 Oreo about six months ago. Its latest major update brought MIUI 10 but still based on Android Oreo to it. It appears its next major update will be to Android 9 Pie.

We found a couple of Redmi Note 5/Redmi Note 5 Pro phones running Android 9 on Geekbench today. This can only mean Xiaomi is working on an update that brings Android Pie to the phone. When it eventually arrives, it will be the second major Android OS update for the phone which isn’t a common occurrence for Xiaomi phones.

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The Redmi Note 5/Redmi Note 5 Pro running Android Pie wasn’t the only thing we found on Geekbench today. We also saw a version of the Redmi Note 5 Pro with a Snapdragon 660 processor. The Redmi Note 5 comes with a Snapdragon 636 processor and even its successor, the Redmi Note 6 Pro is powered by the same processor, so this version with an SDM660 chipset is a first of its kind.