The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact smartphone was launched alongside the Xperia XZ2 phone in February last year. However, the Japanese tech company had skipped the Compact version for the Xperia XZ3 that was unveiled at IFA 2018 tech expo in September last year. Reliable tipster @OnLeaks has collaborated to share CAD renders of the Xperia XZ4 Compact. It is likely that Sony may announce the Xperia XZ4 Compact alongside the Xperia XZ4 smartphone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019.
The Sony Xperia XZ4 Compact renders leak reveal that it measures 139.9 x 66.5 x 9.3mm. In comparison, the currently available Xperia XZ2 Compact is a thicker device since it measures 12.1mm.
The Xperia XZ4 Compact is fitted with a 5-inch screen with the really thick upper and lower bezels. The display of the smartphone offers an aspect ratio of 18:9 and it is very likely to support full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. The side bezels are comparatively slim. The Sony brand name can be seen on the bottom bezel of the smartphone. The smartphone is also equipped with dual front-firing speakers.
The back panel of the Xperia XZ4 Compact seems to be made out of glass. There is a single camera along with LED flash at the top-left corner of the rear shell. The rest of the back panel is barren. The XZ4 Compact features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. For audiophiles, it features a 3.5mm audio jack.
The Xperia XZ4 Compact is expected to be packed with flagship specifications. Hence, there is a possibility that it could be featuring the 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset and at least 4 GB of RAM. It will come preloaded with Android 9 Pie OS. The other specifications of the smartphone are yet to be leaked.
Whats your opinion on the design of the Sony Xperia XZ4 Compact? Would you be interested in buying it when it releases? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.
Recently, we reported that Samsung is all set to launch a new color variant in the Indian market for the Galaxy Note 9 smartphone. While we were expecting it to be the First Snow White color variant, the company has launched a new color variant.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 gets the Limited Edition Alpine White color variant while the Galaxy S9 Plus will now also be available in a new Dual Tone Polaris Blue color variant. With this launch, the smartphone buyers in India will now choose from five color options for the Galaxy Note 9 – Alpine White, Ocean Blue, Midnight Black, Metallic Copper, and Lavender Purple, while Galaxy S9 Plus buyers can choose from six color variants – Polaris Blue, Burgundy Red, Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Lilac Purple, and the Sunrise Gold.
The Alpine White variant for the Galaxy Note 9 is priced at Rs. 67,900 for the 128GB storage variant while the Polaris Blue color option for the Galaxy S9 Plus costs Rs. 64,900. Both the models can be pre-ordered at select platforms alongside Samsung Online Shop starting December 7, 2018.
As for the specifications, the Galaxy Note 9 features 6.4-inch QHD+ S-AMOLED screen with Infinity Display design and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor in some markets while in other markets, it is powered by the company’s own Exynos 9810 chipset.
It packs 6GB or 8GB RAM and 128GB or 512GB of internal storage. There are 12-megapixel snappers on the back and an 8-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling. It runs Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with Samsung UX on top and is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with fast charging support.
On the other hand, the Galaxy S9 Plus features a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED QHD+ display and is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 9810 octa-core processor with Mali G72MP18 GPU, coupled with 6GB RAM. This one too comes with two 12-megapixel camera sensors on the back. On the front, the device features 8-megapixel auto-focus camera with wide-angle lens and f/1.7 aperture. It runs Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 3,500mAh battery.
Traditional skateboards and scooters have come a long way as they now adopt advanced technology to enhance users’ overall experience. While there’s no dearth of high-end skateboards and scooters in the markets, they don’t come cheap.
If you aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a skateboard or a scooter, you might want to check out these top-branded skateboards and scooters that you can buy for considerably lowered price on GeekBuying. Moreover, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money while checking out.
RASSE YB-ED-022 Off Road Electric Skateboard
Equipped with a remote control that helps you adjust the speed, the YB-ED-022 is an irresistible electric skateboard. It has a powerful motor and is backed by a robust 4AH battery that allows it to achieve a max speed of about 25km/h and run about 25-30km.
With dimensions of 820 x 258 x 137mm and weighing in at only 7.15kg, this easily portable electric skateboard usually sells for $699.99, but you can now get your hands on it for just $479.99 on GeekBuying. You can extend this 31% discount simply by using coupon code GIZ_UDTENWHX.
The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $50 by bringing your already modest grand total further down to just $429.99 before you place your order. This discount will be valid for both black and blue color versions of the RASSE YB-ED-022 and you can avail it by visiting this link.
Megawheels S1-2 Portable Folding Electric Scooter
Deemed as a great choice for a commute, entertainment, and even outdoor activities, the S1-2 portable folding electric scooter features a press-type throttle for going or stopping. The e-bike draws its juices from a 4000mAh battery and has a 15-degree climbing capacity with a max speed of 14mph.
While the Megawheels S1-2 electric scooter would normally set you back a pretty penny, it has now gone up for sale carrying a heavily discounted price tag of only $199.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 33% drop in the scooter’s original selling price of $299.99. In addition to taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_GKB021S at the time of checking out and save $45 more. As a result, your cart total reduces to only $184.99.
This discount will be valid for the red color version of the Megawheels S1-2 portable folding electric scooter for 6 days. You can follow this link to avail the discount before the promo wraps up.
SYL-03 Electric Skateboard
If you’re looking for a compact, easy-to-carry electric mini skateboard that doesn’t bear a steep price tag, this SYL-03 electric skateboard might just fill the bill. While its max speed can be 15km/h, you can use a wireless Bluetooth remote control to adjust the pace of the SYL-03.
Maple is used to making a sturdy plank for the SYL-03 that can endure a max load of 120KG. Its wheels are made using PU high elastic material. The skateboard’s dimensions are 710 x 225 x 150 and it weighs in at only 3.8kg. Moreover, it is backed by a 2.2AH battery. While the SYL-03 electric skateboard would normally set you back $119.99, you can now buy it for just $95.99 on GeekBuying. But if this 20% discount doesn’t impress you much, all you need to do is to use coupon code GIZ_GKB012S to get an extra $16 off.
The above-mentioned helps you reduce your cart total to just $79.99. You can head straight to this link in order to grab this discount, which will be limited to the green color version of the skateboard.
Today, Honor took to Weibo to introduce a new poster revealing an event slated for the launch of new technologies on December 10. The event will be held in Hong Kong and will bring some new smartphone technologies. We are expecting the much-rumored Honor V20 at the event, but it is not confirmed as of now. Besides, Honor didn’t reveal any further information about the event.
As per the sources, Honor will introduce three amazing technologiesat the event. There’s no clue about these upcoming technologies, but these will be related to smartphones. Further, Honor is expected to debut all the new technologies in Honor V20.
There is a greater probability that Honor might introduce the Honor V20 at the event in Hong Kong. Moreover, as per the old rumors and leaks, V20 is expected to launch in Paris on January 22nd. Well, the launch day is far ahead for the European nations, but China might get it on December 10th.
Honor V20 is expected to have GPU Turbo on board with other high-end hardware. Further, it will have a huge display featuring a screen resolution of 2310×1080 pixels. It will come preloaded with EMUI 9 based on Android 9 Pie. It will host fast charging technology of up to 22.5W and will be powered by Kirin 980 chip. As per the latest report, Honor V20 will launch in China at the price of 2799 Yuan.
Lenovo was expected to unleash the Lenovo Z5s triple camera phone on Dec. 6. However, there was announcement on the smartphone yesterday. Today, the Lenovo Group VP Chang Cheng has released a new poster to confirm that the Lenovo Z5s will be unleashed on Dec. 18. The Lenovo Mobile Weibo account has shared an image to showcase its gradient color appeal and triple rear cameras.
The Lenovo Z5s will be unveiled at the Lenovo’s global headquarters in China on Dec. 18. The launch poster has teased the triple camera setup of the smartphone. The other image reveals the marvelous gradient color glass rear of the phone with vertically arranged triple rear cameras.
The design of the triple camera system resembles with Huawei P20 Pro. There is a gap between the dual camera sensors and the third lens. An LED flash is placed below the triple camera setup. As of this writing, there is no information available on the configurations of the triple lenses.
Not only the rear design of the Lenovo Z5s is interesting, leaked images have revealed that it will be sporting a unique display on the front. Unlike the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A8s and Huawei Nova 4 smartphones that feature in-screen camera hole at the top-left corner of their displays, the Lenovo Z5s will have the same camera hole towards the center at the upper portion of the display.
The letter “S” in Lenovo Z5s signifies its different strengths such as speed, shoot and sexy. Hence, the Z5s will be a good looking smartphone that will deliver topnotch performance and stellar photography experience. Its minimum specs that have surfaced on TENAA reveal that the handset measures 156.7 x 74.5 x 7.8mm and it houses a 6.3-inch display. The device includes a 3,120mAh battery. The TENAA listing of the smartphone is yet to be updated with its full specifications. The Lenovo Z5s has been approved by 3C and MIIIT bodies in China. The smartphone will carry support for 18W fast charging.
Lenovo is known for announcing multiple products at its launch event. Hence, there is a possibility that it may also announce the Lenovo K5X mid-range smartphone alongside the Lenovo Z5s on Dec. 18.
Christmas is just days away and GearBest is leaving no stone unturned in a bid to ensure you have a lot to cheer about this festive season.
Keeping in line with that, the popular Chinese online electronics store is doling out big discounts, along with deals that offer up to a whopping 50% off on TV boxes, audio, PC gear, and home cinema. Dubbed as ‘New Flagships Arrive,’ the promo has been split into multiple categories in a bid to expedite the search process.
The ‘New Arrivals’ section includes 100 units of the MAGICSEE N5 Max TV Box that you can buy for a lowered price of only $59.99. This is a noteworthy reduction in the device’s original asking price of $73.38.
Moreover, the section features limited units of other high-end devices including the Original JMGO N7 DLP 1300 ANSI Lumens Home Theater Projector, the Xiaomi MDZ – ZB – DE AI Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker etc. More importantly, the available units of these items are now available for heavily discounted prices.
The next category is called ‘TV BOX & MINI PC’ and it has further been divided into three subcategories — Top TV Box, Top Mini PC, and TV Stick & Dongle. Each sub-category has a limited number of items that you can buy without emptying your pocket.
If you’re a cinephile who fancies watching your favorite TV series or playing popular games without leaving the comfort of your home, you can head straight to the ‘Projectors’ section. Here you can get your hands on all sorts of projectors from popular brands like WeMax, Cheerlux, and Alfawise just to name a few.
The projectors featured in the aforesaid category have gone up for sale bearing unbeatable prices. For the sake of an instance, the Alfawise X 3200 Lumens HD 1080P Smart Projector that usually sells for $229.67 can now be yours for just $189.99.
Likewise, you can avail great discounts on numerous computer accessories like keyboards, mouse etc. under the ‘Computer Peripherals’ section. All items featured in this category carry big discounts that you can grab within a specific period of time.
The ‘Office & School Supplies’ segment is crammed with highly useful items like Wireless Presenter Pen Laser Pointer with USB Receiver and boeleo W1 AI Touch Control Voice Translator. These items will be up for grabs carrying slashed prices until the promotion sale comes to an end.
You can click here to visit the promotion page to check out more deals and avail big discounts on computer gears.
The Vivo NEX 2 dual screen smartphone is all set to go official on Dec. 12. The Chinese manufacturer has shared multiple renders of the smartphone to reveal its marvelous dual screen design.
The renders reveal that the Vivo NEX 2 dual screen phone will be arriving two color choices of Blue and Red. The smartphone features two screens, one on the front and the other on the rear. It is speculated that the size of the front screen could be 6.59 inches whereas the rear display could be of 5.5 inches. The front display is very likely to feature an in-screen fingerprint reader.
Like the original Vivo NEX, the Vivo NEX 2 does not feature a front camera. The ultra-thin bezels around the display indicates that it will be offering a very impressive screen-to-body ratio. The original Vivo NEX smartphone featured a pop-up selfie shooter. However, the NEX 2 may not feature a pop-up selfie camera. Instead, the rear-mounted cameras could be used for capturing topnotch quality selfies with the secondary screen acting as the viewfinder.
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Below the secondary screen is the Vivo logo. There is an illuminated RGB Lunar Ring at the topside of the rear screen. Half portion of the Lunar Ring is on the upper bezel of ther rear screen while its other half is placed under the display. The Lunar Ring is rumored to glow when the phone receives notifications. It may also function as additional LED flash. The bezel about the secondary features an LED flash and triple camera sensors. The third sensor could be a 3D ToF lens. There seems to be a laser autofocus module on the right side of the third sensor. The upper edge of the back panel seems to be equipped with an additional earpiece.
The right edge of the Vivo NEX 2 has volume rocker and a power key. There seems to be another button on its left edge. A 3.5mm audio jack is placed on the upper edge of the NEX 2. There is a USB-C port and a speaker grille on the bottom edge of the smartphone.
What’s your opinion on the design of the Vivo NEX 2? Share us your views by posting your comments below.
Nokia’s comeback has been successful so far, they have launched numerous mid-range devices which received a good number of sales amid positive reviews. HMD Global, Nokia’s management company now plans to hit the upper-midrange market in the coming times. They are planning to bring more high-end devices to the market in 2019.
Nokia now has a solid position in the mid-range market, as most of the devices, such as Nokia 3.1, Nokia 2.1, Nokia 6 and many other devices all are in the same lineup of low-to-mid range. Now, as the new year is just around the corner, HMD Global has made a new year resolution to strengthen Nokia in the high-end smartphone market.
Currently, no details about any particular device have not been made official, but we suggest that the Nokia 9 Pureview is the device that will target the high-end market in the upcoming time. This new flagship device is touted to come with Penta-camera lens layout with other high-end features. Moreover, Nokia also spills some beans on its aim to become one of the global leaders in innovation.
In order to expand its market ecosystem, Nokia will be investing more money in the smartphone accessories and will build a reliable customer service. Even though, they are working to develop a significant and better online community as like of Xiaomi. They are aiming to establish a stable proof company which can play an essential role in the year 2020 and 2021.
Nokia’s focus is now slightly moving from mid-range to high-end smartphone market. In order to gain the specified goals, Nokia wants to diverge their focus from less profitable market to more lucrative markets. In a similar step, Nokia now has no plans for any retro feature phones like Nokia 3310 or Nokia 1100.
Additionally, Nokia will remain stick to the same naming strategy. So, let’s buckle up and wait for Nokia’s offerings in the year 2019.
Huawei’s popular sub-brand Honor announced the FlyPods and the FlyPods Pro truly wireless earbuds sporting identical designs during a recently concluded event.
The FlyPods uses Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity. Following the initial pairing, connecting the Flypods to your smartphone becomes relatively easier. In order to connect the earbuds to your phone, you just need to open its case and follow instructions shown on the screen.
Aside from a request to pair, the prompt displays various details including its current battery level. Moreover, the FlyPods feature touch controls, making it easy to use earbuds. You can use the left earbud to activate the voice assistant, while the right earbud can be used to control media playback.
If you have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the Huawei-branded earbuds, it might interest you to know that both the standard white and black color variants of the Honor FlyPods have gone up for sale bearing a $139.99 price tag on Giztop. While the awe-inspiring features the Honor FlyPods boasts completely justify the aforesaid price, cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on earbuds can use coupon code FLYP20 to save a considerable amount of money while checking out.
The aforesaid coupon helps you save $20 by bringing your grand total down to just $119.99 before you proceed to checkout. This is a noteworthy reduction in the Honor FlyPods’ original asking price; however, the coupon is likely to expire in a short time.
You can head straight to this link to apply the coupon before it lapses and get your hands on the coveted Honor FlyPods without burning a hole in your pocket.
Keeping your home clean and tidy all the time can prove to be a back-breaking task. While the market is brimming with all sorts of vacuum cleaners and other appliances that can take care of this arduous chore, these devices usually carry steep price tags.
In a bid to make top-branded cleaning tools available to cost-conscious, we have listed four vacuum cleaners that you can buy without emptying your pockets on GeekBuying. So without further ado, let’s delve into the details.
Xiaomi LEXY JIMMY JV71 Vertical Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
The JV71 boasts a low center of gravity design that improves the fit of the roller brush and the ground, reducing the overall weight of the device. Moreover, the roller design lowers the power of the hand push allowing you to push it lightly without breaking a sweat.
In order to get your hands on this feature-laden JV71 vacuum cleaner, you’d normally need to shell out $514.06, but you can now buy it for only $329.99 on GeekBuying. Moreover, you can extend this 36% discount by using coupon code GIZ_PRGKLFWZ.
The coupon helps you save an extra $123 by reducing your grand total to just $316.99 before you place your order. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the discount will only be valid for the international version for 19 days. You can follow this link to avail the discount.
Xiaomi Rodmi F8 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
Despite sporting a simplistic design, the Rodmi F8 is capable of efficiently performing housework. Equipped with multiple whirling dragon duct system, the F8 can be used for a whopping 50 minutes after charging it for only 2.5 hours.
This Xiaomi-branded vacuum cleaner would normally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores, but you can now get your hands on it for just $349.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 29% drop in the device’s original selling price of $491.71. Moreover, you can apply coupon code GIZ_LRLQFUCN to save $93 more during the check out process. In other words, you can bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $306.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.
While you can follow this link to grab the discount, which is limited to the international version of the vacuum cleaner, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.
Xiaomi Mijia Roborock S50 Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2
Xiaomi’s well-received Mi robot vacuum cleaner 2 comes with a sweeping and mopping function that comes in handy while ensuring your surrounding is free from dirt and other impurities. The device adopts plant bionics system, allowing its’ filter to automatically sponge up water while ensuring there is enough water content left.
The Roborock S50 usually sells for $699.99. But much to the relief of those living on a tight budget, Xiaomi is now offering this feature rich vacuum cleaner for a lowered price of $439.99 on GeekBuying.
While this is a significant 37% discount, there’s more for you to cheer about. During the checkout process, you can use coupon code GIZ_NBWMGZDN and get an extra $270 off. As a result, your cart value comes down to just $429.99 before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button.
You can visit this link to avail the discount. Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.
Xiaomi Roborock Xiaowa Plus E35 Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Designed to efficiently complete cleaning tasks, the Roborock Xiaowa Plus E35 Robot Vacuum Cleaner can always sweep straightly. The robot utilizes 13 types of sensors to create sweeping maps in real time. Moreover, it can automatically determine the shortest route back to its dock charger after cleaning up the room.
This amazing vacuum cleaner from Xiaomi sells for $614.99 and though its awe-inspiring features completely justify this steep price tag, you can now buy it for a slashed price of $294.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 52% discount on the device’s original asking price of $614.99.
You can get an extra $210 off while checking out by using coupon code GIZ_VBTIBJMH. Thanks to the above-mentioned coupon, your cart total reduces to only $289.99. The promo is slated to end in 19 days and you can follow this link to get the discount and use the coupon before it expires.
Looking for a smartwatch that boasts an impressive array of features but doesn’t cost a fortune? You might want to take a gander at the Kospet Hope smartwatch that has gone up for pre-order carrying a heavily discounted price tag on Banggood. Marketed as the first ceramic smartwatch in the world to offer 3GB of RAM and a hearty 32GB of onboard storage, the Kospet Hope is a feature rich watch phone. The Shenzhen-based professional smartwatch has managed to strike a great balance between metal and ceramic, giving the Hope an irresistible business style.
While we would normally associate a steep price tag with a smartwatch that comes with comparable features, the Kospet Hope is currently up for pre-order for just $169.99 on Banggood. This is a considerable 29% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $239.99.
Apart from taking full advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code 12hope to get an extra $30 off. The coupon helps you bring your already modest grand total further down to only $139.99 before you proceed to checkout. An absolute bargain at this price, the Kospet Hope features an easily readable 1.39-inch AMOLED display, which is touted as the next display technology since its debut. Contrary to the traditional LCD display, AMOLED display delivers a wider visual angle, higher contrast along with lower power dissipation for a superior visual experience.
The Hope is powered by an MTK6739 quad-core processor with 4 A53 cores and a frequency of 1.3GHz. Moreover, the smartwatch runs Android 7.1.1 OS that allows you to download and install your favorite applications through Google Play Store.
The Kospet Hope watch comes with an 8.0-megapixel camera so that you don’t end up missing memorable moments. On top of that, it boasts numerous sports modes including running, football, badminton, basketball, outdoor run, outdoor walk, ride bike, indoor run, and rope skipping.
You can head straight to this link to check out more details and pre-order the Kospet Hope smartwatch. With 540 pre-orders already placed at the time of writing, the promo is slated to end soon.
While the market has a huge range of branded handsfree earphones to offer, these devices are highly likely to set you back a pretty penny not only on offline but also on online stores. Moreover, despite spending a considerable amount of money, most of these gadgets fail to meet your expectations.
If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on feature-laden wireless earbuds that don’t cost a bomb, it might interest you to know that the Huawei FreeBuds 2 handsfree earphone has now gone up for sale carrying a reasonable $159.99 price tag on Giztop. An absolute bargain at this price, the FreeBuds 2 effortlessly connects to your phone via Bluetooth 5.0.
In order to initiate the first pairing, you just need to take the earbuds out of its case and follow the instructions shown on the screen of your phone. The details displayed on your screen include the earbuds’ current battery level along with a prompt to pair.
You can wear the FreeBuds 2 even during rain or while working out without worrying about inflicting any sort of damage to it as it comes with an IP54 rating. Moreover, its AI-assisted voice recognition features enable you to make hands-free phone calls and instantly access Google Assistant. Furthermore, the FreeBuds 2 Pro combines voice recognition and “bone sound pattern” recognition to provide biometric recognition since every individual has a different bone sound pattern. You can unlock your phone simply by giving it instructions and even make payments with your voice since the FreeBuds 2 Pro supports WeChat payment and AliPay.
The earbuds draw its juices from a robust 420mAh battery. According to Huawei, the battery can last up to 2.5 hours on a single charge, and about 15 hours with the charging case.
While the case charges through a USB-C port, you can charge them wirelessly as well using the wireless charging case. Alternatively, they can be charged via the back of the Huawei Mate 20 and Huawei Mate 20 Pro.
You can head straight to this link to check out more details and buy the Huawei FreeBuds 2, which is estimated to be delivered by the end of this month.
Fitness purists who fancy keeping a track of their health and monitor their activities usually end up spending a considerable amount of money on fitness gadgets.
Known for offering a wide selection of cost-effective, yet feature-laden fitness devices, Bakeey has now teamed up with Banggood to offer a wide selection of their well-received smartwatches and fitness bands at unbeatable prices. The ‘Bakeey Sale’ event gives buyers an opportunity to get an extra 80% off and grab an unmissable snap-on deal.
The B05 is an irresistible smart sports bracelet that has gone up for sale carrying a lowered price tag of only $9.29 on Banggood. While this is a noteworthy 69% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $29.99, Bakeey is giving first 100 lucky buyers a chance to get this coveted fitness gadget for just $7.99.
The Bakeey B05 comes in four color versions including red, light blue, purple and black. Regrettably, the promotion will be valid only until December 19th.
Likewise, you can get your hands on the equally well-received M20 sports smartwatch for a lowered price of just $12.99. The Bakeey H8 smartwatch also carries a 38% discount that reduces its original asking price of $59.99 down to only $36.99, but this promo is slated to end on December 11th.
Bakeey ID115 Plus Smart Watch
If you are in the market for a trendy movement bracelet that doesn’t cost a bomb, the ID115 Plus smartwatch from Bakeey might just fill the bill. The device boasts a new generation of intensely hued screens, coupled with bright colors to deliver an unparalleled visual experience.
The ID115 Plus smartwatch sports a big 0.96 Inch TFT color display with a screen resolution of 80 x 160 pixels. Moreover, the device comes with a heart rate monitor, blood pressure monitor, blood oxygen monitor and a slew of other special features along with multi-sport modes.
While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a smartwatch offering comparable features, you can now pre-order the ID115 Plus smartwatch if you are willing to shell out only $16.99. This is a 43% drop in the device’s retail price of $29.99. Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code ID115P and get an extra $8 before proceeding to check out. In other words, the aforesaid coupon helps you bring your already lowered grand total down to just $8.99.
If you are interested in taking advantage of this discount, which will be valid for the green, blue, red, purple and black color versions of the ID115 Plus smartwatch, all you need to do is to follow this link. With 179 pre-orders placed at the time of writing, the expected processing time for shipping is December 13th.
Yesterday, Xiaomi President Lin Bin had shared an image of an upcoming Xiaomi smartphone with 48-megapixel rear camera through Weibo. Bin has also confirmed that the handset will be released in January 2019. As soon as the image appeared on Weibo, Xiaomi fans started speculating that it could be the Xiaomi Mi 9 flagship phone. However, some Chinese leaksters are now claiming that it will not be a Mi series phone, but it could be first ever Redmi flagship smartphone.
The Mi lineup from Xiaomi have always included flagship and high-end phones whereas the Redmi series have featured budget friendly smartphones. However, if the new rumors are true, Xiaomi could be now preparing to launch a Redmi smartphone with flagship specs. One of the USPs of the phone could be the presence of a 48-megapixel rear camera.
There is a possibility that the rumored Redmi flagship phone may offers a high screen-to-body ratio through a waterdrop notch screen. Around a month ago, Qualcomm had launched the 11nmSnapdrgon 675 octa-core processor and soon after is launch, Xiaomi confirmed that it will be soon launching a phone powered by the same SoC. Since the Snapdragon 675 chipset supports 48-megapixel camera sensors, it is likely that the first Redmi flagship phone could be fueled by the same SoC.
The OPPO R9s was released back in October 2016 which means it is over 2 years old already. When it was announced it ran Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. OPPO has begun rolling out a new update that not only upgrades the Android version but also gives it a software boost and lots of new features.
The update is rolling out as ColorOS 5.2.1 and the changelog is pretty long and filled with interesting features.
First, OPPO R9s users will get an upgrade from Android 6.0 Marshmallow to Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Yes, Nougat is outdated but it is better than being stuck on Marshmallow. Some of the new features Android Nougat brings include split-screen multitasking, app shortcuts, and data saver feature.
The update also brings OPPO’s Hyper Boost technology to the R9s. Hyper Boost is a software acceleration engine similar to Huawei/Honor’s GPU Turbo technology. With Hyper Boost, supported apps and games will load faster and perform better. It also improves system performance, so your Snapdragon 625-powered OPPO R9s should be faster.
Other features the update brings include Face Unlock, an AI Assistant, smart sidebar, screen recording, restart function and application quick freeze. It is safe to say your phone should feel brand new with all the new features.
Huawei stunned the industry recently when it announced the P20 Pro with a gradient colour and triple rear camera sensors. The flagship still ranks among the top 3 best phone cameras several months after its launch, underscoring the prowess of the camera setup. The beauty and photography prowess of the P20 Pro comes at a price that could tear a wide hole in our pockets but Elephone is out with an alternative. The Elephone A5 was announced 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. The device sure looks beautiful like the P20 Pro and the camera samples hint at a superb and impressive setup. All five camera team up to create stunning photos both for the three back sensors and the dual selfie shooters. Who would have thought such five camera-packing phone will come so cheap but at $199.99, the device is super affordable.
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 $199.99 and you really won’t need to pay a cent extra as it comes with FREE shipping. The Elephone A5 is available on GEarBest in two versions, one for the 28 EU countries and a second version for other countries. Do ensure you select the appropriate one so as to get the required network compatibility for your region.
Elephone A5 Camera sample
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. That is because aside from the sleek design, the most outstanding selling point of the A5 is the triple rear and dual front cameras. Not only does the smartphone pack powerful sensors, but the Android camera app is also optimised to handle the software aspect, teaming up with an AI algorithm for better exposures. The official camera samples which we assure are unedited back up this claim. 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.
Elephone A5 camera sample
Other specs of the Elephone A5 includes a 6.18-inch FHD+ notch screen with a resolution of 2246 x 1080pixels. 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.
You can get the device now for just $199.99 on GearBest from here.
In the past couple of years, flagships have started to come without dedicated headphone jacks. What was once considered as an irreplaceable part of a smartphone, now is an expendable feature. Missing headphone jack could only mean two things: you’d have to shift to a USB Type-C adapter/headphones, or get a good pair of Bluetooth earphones. Naturally, with the increase in demand from flagship users, we have seen a recent surge in Bluetooth earphones and many of them have turned out to be quite good.
I recently had the opportunity to review the Meizu POP True Wireless Bluetooth earphones (TW50) and it was quite impressive. Given that I have been using the OnePlus Bullets Wireless for some time, the Meizu POP was a pleasant addition to my affordable (just $69.99 w/ coupon below) wireless earphones collection. In many ways, its superior to the Bullets Wireless, but there are a few things that you have to keep in mind if you are planning to shift to this earphones as your daily driver. Read my complete review of the Meizu POP TW50 Wireless Bluetooth earphones below.
Meizu POP TW50 Earphones Design
The Meizu POP TW50 earphones have a non-intrusive design. Unlike other Bluetooth earphones with a neckband, the POP is truly wireless featuring just two earphones that snugly fit in your ears. The fit is firm, so even if you are running or involved in any activity, the chances of the earphones falling out of your ears are very slim. Note that each earphone weighs just 5.8 grams! So you’d hardly notice its presence while running or during any other activity.
The POP comes in just one color option — all white.
There are two major parts of the Meizu POP earphones. First is the pair of earphones which go in your ears. The other half consists of the Magnetic charging case. This is where the company tries to impress, first by including Qi-based Wireless charging support and second, by using magnets to ensure that the earphones neatly tuck themselves in the case in the right position and immediately starts charging.
Talking about the magnetic charging case/box, it also features a premium all-white design with the Meizu logo up front. There are four LED indicators showing you the amount of charge remaining. You can charge the earphones up to four times with this case, and it’s quite evident from the indicators as well. There’s a button at the back (which btw is very easy to miss) which shows you the charge left in the box.
The box is magnetic and there’s a kind of satisfaction you get every time you see it open and close. Inside, the case has two slots for the two earphones. Note that you have to place the earphones in their correct slots in order for them to fit in perfectly. The slots are magnetic as well, so the earphones smoothly slide into their positions and start charging. Overall, the experience is flawless and satisfying.
Coming to the pair of earphones, once again you have to be careful about which earphones goes into which ear. For convenience, both the earphones are marked with ‘L’ and ‘R’ labels. Both of them have a snug fit and are very comfortable for extended use.
At the start of this review, I mentioned that the Meizu POP earphones had a non-intrusive design. I came to this conclusion after taking a close look at its notification light as well. The blue colored light on the earphones lights up only once when you take them out of the case (they turn on automatically) or keep them inside (they turn off instantly). Also, if you keep the earphones disconnected outside the box for some time, they switch off automatically. You have to long press both the earphones individually to turn them on again. Another instance where the blue light comes up is when you are pairing them to a smartphone or smartwatch. In short, the light won’t interfere in your day to day use.
Meizu POP TW50 Earphones Sound Quality
I know people are different when it comes to their music preferences. So, right at the start, I ‘ll say that I’m not a very big fan of bass heavy headphones. I like the perfect mix of highs and lows with a good amount of bass so that I get to enjoy a wide range of music. In this regard, the Meizu POP doesn’t disappoint at all.
The POP comes with a rich stereo sound and each note is crisp and clear. It’s definitely better than the OnePlus Bullets Wireless when it comes to sound quality and when you directly compare the two side by side, the OnePlus earphones does sound a bit hollow.
The bass is good, it’s not very heavy which is something I prefer. This means I get to enjoy the strong mids and treble. The earphone is able to play a good range of sounds with ease and I haven’t really seen them crack even on the highest volume levels. In fact, I was always happy to keep the volume level just above the middle as it was loud enough on most occasions. Further, the earphones have pretty good noise cancellation which means you can enjoy high-quality music even when you are in a noisy surrounding.
Overall, in terms of sound quality, you cannot go wrong with the Meizu POP Wireless earphones. I was very much impressed by its sound quality and despite its tiny form factor, the POP manages to impress you with its rich sound output. For its price, you’d definitely be impressed.
Meizu POP TW50 Earphones Usage
The Meizu POP TW50 earphones are very easy to use. You just have to take out the earphones out of its charging box and both the earphones switch on immediately and are ready to pair. If you have paired the headphones with your smartphone before, they connect to the phone immediately when you take them out. I haven’t had a single issue when it comes to the process of pairing.
So, the moment you take them out of the case, you are good to go. I have used the earphones in a number of scenarios and never have they failed to impress. Be it for running on the road, hitting the gym, or even listening to music right beside a construction site, the POP turned out to be my perfect partner. I’m impressed with its noise cancellation and it has actually helped me have a really good time even in relatively noisy environments.
As mentioned before, the earphones have a really firm fit and only once did one of the units come out loose from my ear. But that was when I was running and I hadn’t really pushed it in firmly. Overall, I can say that the earphones are designed in a way to ensure that it doesn’t fall off your ears easily.
While the earphones sound great and have a firm fit, they aren’t without issues. For example, I did have the occasional lag and jitter when listening to music. Also, note that since it comes with such a compact form factor, you can’t really obstruct its field of view. A simple act like covering your ears with your hands is good enough to break the connection for a few seconds.
That said, in my day to day usage, apart from experiencing patchy streaming a few times, I didn’t really have any significant issues. Most of the time, the playback was smooth and jitter free and that’s good enough for me. It’s worth mentioning that I find the OnePlus Bullets wireless to have better connectivity than the Meizu POP earphones. However, it’s not really a deal breaker and I still find the POP to be superior in the overall experience.
Another thing worth noting, which is not really an issue with this headphones, rather an issue with true wireless earphones design in general, is that I find it tough to talk to people with the headphones on. As mentioned above, thanks to its noise-canceling feature, it’s hard to hear what the other person is speaking with the headphones on. This means you have to remove them when you are speaking to someone for a while. This brings the big question of where to tuck them away during this time. I have had instances where I had to hold the earphones in my hand for some time because I was not comfortable keeping them in my pocket for extended durations. It’s so light and compact that I’m always afraid that I ‘ll lose one of them accidentally. Also, if you are outside without your bag, it doesn’t make sense to carry the charging case around. This means the best place to keep your earphones is going to be your pocket. Personally, I am not comfortable doing that. But it could be just a personal thing.
Another thing that I don’t like about the earphones is its microphone. Simply put, the microphone sucks and it’s not meant to be used to talk on the phone. But you have a tweak. All you have to do is remove the right earphone and place it near your mouth. This way you can talk for hours, but it’s not really a handsfree experience. It’s definitely one of the drawbacks of its design.
Meizu POP TW50 Earphones Touch Controls
One of the highlights of the Meizu POP TW50 earphones is the touch controls. They work pretty well, but there’s a small learning curve. You just have to know four main controls. Single tap pause/play the track. Double tap on the right earphone takes you to the next track and the same action on the left one takes you to the previous track. Triple tap on the earphone would start your google assistant. Finally, long press the right/left earphone to increase/decrease the volume.
These controls are written clearly on the manual. The additional info that you need to know is that the earphones better work with firm presses than taps. Single tap to play and pause a track seemed to work flawlessly on my unit. However, I had a really hard time figuring out how to make it go to the next/previous track. Double tap simply paused/played the track on most occasions. It took me a while to figure out that I had to firmly press the right/left earphone twice to actually make it move one track forward / back. So, you’ll need some practice to get it right all the time. Imagine doing this while running — it’s definitely not as easy as clicking a physical button. But once you get used to the controls, things do get better.
I have to note that the headphone does well to avoid accidental touch recognition. So if you are just adjusting its fit, it does well not to interfere with your music playback.
Meizu POP TW50 Earphones Battery
What is one of the biggest highlights of the earphone is also its biggest drawbacks. The POP comes with a true wireless design, which means there’s not a lot of room to fit in a large battery.
Each earphone carries a battery capacity of 85mAh and the charging case comes with a total capacity of 700mAh. According to official figures, this is good enough for 3 hours of continuous music playback on the earphones in a single charge. With the case included, you can get four more complete charges. However, at a time, you get only up to 3 hours of continuous playback. I have personally managed to get just over 3 hours of music from these earphones, which is pretty much what’s mentioned in the official description.
It seems as if the four indicators on the charging case are like four charge cycles. With each full charge, you lose one indicator. It’s pretty neat.
Since I didn’t find any official figure for the time taken by each earphone to charge inside the unit, I decided to check it out myself. In my personal experience, the earphones charge up to 60% in 30 minutes inside the charging box. They get to nearly 100% in an hour. However, the 700mAh charging box took some time to charge completely. I had to keep it on a fast charging USB brick for nearly 3 hours to get it from 0% to 100% (all four indicators are lit up!). You can even charge it wirelessly, however, I didn’t have a wireless charging base with me at the time of review, so couldn’t test it out in action.
Meizu POP TW50 Earphones: Who should buy it?
After reading this Meizu POP Earphones review, I guess you must have a fair idea about its targeted audience. The earphones are ideal for someone who wants non-intrusive wireless Bluetooth earphones which looks good, works flawlessly, and good for playback up to 3 hours. It’s not at all ideal for people who are hooked on music or movies for extended hours. Remember that there’s nearly an hour’s delay if you want to use your earphones once it goes out of charge. However, I believe for most users out there, 3 hours of continuous playback with 1-hour charging cycle inside the case is pretty decent.
If you are okay with the battery life of the Meizu POP, I would definitely recommend it over the OnePlus Wireless Bullets headphones. I know its cheaper and widely available than the POP, but POP’s design definitely looks futuristic, the sound quality is great, and the overall experience is worth the additional money.
We managed to get a special coupon for our readers on gizmochina. If you are interested in getting the Meizu POP earphones, you can currently get it for just $69.99 which is a solid deal for its sound quality! Just use the coupon (valid for first 50 buyers!): 1QDn0IWm and head over to Gearbest to order the earphones.
PROS:
+ Comfortable & Firm Fit
+ Great Sound Quality
+ True Wireless Design
CONS:
– Limited Battery life
– Occasional Lags
Meizu may not be as popular as Xiaomi or Huawei, but it knows how to make quality products. The company started off as making music players so it definitely knows its stuff. The Meizu POP is yet another prime example of how the company is offering solid value for money with its products. In case you missed our Meizu 16th review, do check it out from below.
Xiaomi‘s product offerings for this year was somewhat unconventional in that the company released several models in the mid-range and budget segment that were competing with each other. One of such model is the Redmi 5 Plus that was later launched in India as Redmi Note 5. Interestingly, the company earlier this year launched the Redmi Note 5 Pro in India around February and in March, China and the rest of the world got the Redmi Note 5 which is almost similar to Indias Redmi Note 5 Pro. This competition may have pushed out the Redmi Note 5 (Redmi 5 Plus) as the Chinese company has reportedly discontinued the sales of the model in India.
Xiaomi perhaps decided to launch the Redmi 5 Plus as Redmi Note 5 due to the popularity of the Redmi Note 4 in India. However, the device was never really able to reach up to that expectation. That is mostly because the Redmi Note 5 Pro was announced a few months later with a similar design but a dual camera setup as well as improved hardware.
Thus, it shouldn’t be much of a surprise that the company has decided to pull the plugs on the model. The phone is already delisted on Mi.com and is no longer available on the shelves of all major online and offline retailers. Moreover, the Redmi Note 5 was sold for INR9,999 for the base variant and INR11,999 for the higher version and this price is very close to that of the Redmi 6 Pro in India which makes it more redundant. Apart from that, there are speculations Xiaomi will soon launch the Redmi Note 6 in India but we are not sure that will happen until the first quarter of 2019.
Three months back, Xiaomi announced the Mi 8 Lite aka the Mi 8 Youth Edition in China with Android Oreo. Now the handset is getting Android P soon as Xiaomi released a beta for the handset on its forums today. Currently, Xiaomi is seeding Android Pie to its Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer Edition as well, as we found out last week. Moreover, the Mi MIX 2s and the POCO F1 were also treated with high priority with regards to Android Pie. Since the beta has kicked off, we will probably see a stable Android Pie version for the handset soon.
It is to be noted that beta versions usually have unaddressed bugs and issues that not all users are very comfortable with. So, if you’re more of a stable ROM user, you should stay away from this particular beta. Also, there are no details regarding the features of the new beta version right now. However, we will update readers as soon as there’s more info on it.
The Mi 8 Lite/Youth Edition was the first Xiaomi smartphone with a cool gradient color design. It has a stunning mirror effect glass on the back similar to the Huawei P20 with Twilight Gold and Dream Blue flavors. The handset has also been released globally after its Chinese launch making its way to countries like Taiwan, Ukraine, France, and Mexico.
A render of the Galaxy S10 has surfaced online that shows only the rear of the phone. The image reveals that the Galaxy S10 will even differ more from the Galaxy S10+.
Galaxy S10+ 3D renders released by OnLeaks yesterday show the phone will have four cameras on the back. For the Galaxy S10, Samsung is cutting down the number of rear cameras by half which means there will even be a significant difference in the camera performance of both phones compared to their predecessors.
The Galaxy S10’s rear cameras are arranged horizontally and share the same housing with the LED flash and the blood pressure monitor. There is no fingerprint scanner which confirms it will also have an in-display fingerprint scanner like the Galaxy S10+.
The phone is covered in glass and is curved on the sides. The volume rocker and Bixby button are on the left while the power button is on the right. There is also what appears to be a TPU case with a large cut-out beside the phone.
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Marketed as the first ceramic smartwatch in the world to offer 3GB of RAM and a hearty 32GB of onboard storage, the Kospet Hope is a feature rich watch phone. The Shenzhen-based professional smartwatch has managed to strike a great balance between metal and ceramic, giving the Hope an irresistible business style.
An absolute bargain at this price, the Kospet Hope features an easily readable 1.39-inch AMOLED display, which is touted as the next display technology since its debut. Contrary to the traditional LCD display, AMOLED display delivers a wider visual angle, higher contrast along with lower power dissipation for a superior visual experience.
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