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Get The OnePlus 6 And Coolpad Cool Play 6 Smartphones At Unbeatable Prices On Banggood [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel
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If you’ve restlessly been waiting for smartphone prices to drop, we got good news for you.


While a feature-laden smartphone from a leading brand would normally set you back a pretty penny, here are two top-branded smartphones that have gone up for sale carrying considerably lowered price tags on Banggod. But there’s more for you to cheer about.

Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discount, we’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the check out process. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

OnePlus 6 Smartphone

Deemed as one of OnePlus’ most well-received smartphones, the OnePlus 6 usually sells for $699.99. While the phone’s impressive features justify this steep price tag, you can now buy it for only $626.13 on Banggood.

Moreover, you can even extend this 11% discount simply by using coupon code 12bgop6l. The coupon helps you save an extra $75.14 by bringing your already lowered grand total further down to just $550.99.
Equipped with an extra large 6.28-inch display, the OnePlus 6 packs a powerful Snapdragon 845 2.8GHz processor along with Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood. This black-tinted model of the phone comes with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and offers a hearty 256GB of internal storage.

You can visit this link if you’re interested in receiving the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Coolpad Cool Play 6 Smartphone

Coolpad launched its hotly-anticipated Cool Play 6 smartphone back in September 2017 and even over a year after hitting the store shelves; the powerful handset continues to garner popularity among smartphone lovers. Taking this demand into consideration, Coolpad is doling out a big discount on the phone’s retail price.

As a result, you can now pre-order the black color version of the Cool Play 6 for just $159.99 on Banggood. In addition to receiving this significant 30% reduction in the handset’s original asking price, you can apply coupon code 12BGCP6 to save $16 more before proceeding to checkout.
In other words, you can reduce your grand total to only $143.99 with the help of the aforesaid coupon, which will be valid for the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM variant of the Coolpad Cool Play 6 smartphone.

The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 (MSM8976SG) processor and it packs an Adreno 510 GPU for an uninterrupted and unmatched gaming experience.

You can head straight to this link to check out the phone’s full specifications and avail the discount. Note that 34 pre-orders were already placed at the time of writing.

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Buy MinSu NV – 01 Robot Vacuum Cleaner For Just $179.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel
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Designed to make your life smarter and cleaner, the MinSu NV-01 is an irresistible robot vacuum cleaner. It boasts an impressive array of features that make it a great choice for medium-sized as well as bigger houses.
Powered by the 4th generation ARM380S smart chip, the MinSu NV-01 adopts state-of-the-art technologies for real-time mapping. It uses the built-in camera to map the most efficient route to maneuver around the cleaning area.

This enables the MinSu NV-01 to provide S-shaped cleaning with an impressive coverage rate of 99%. Moreover, it is powered by a brushless silence motor that produces suction up 2200pa that ensures your house is free from all sorts of dust and small crumbs like dust, beans, melon seed, hair etc.

While you’d normally expect a powerful robot vacuum cleaner that offers comparable features to carry a steep price tag but you can get your hands on the MinSu NV-01 without breaking the bank. The powerful robot has gone up for sale carrying a heavily discounted price tag of $179.99 on GearBest.


This is a significant 16% drop in the robot’s original asking price of $215.24. Aside from that, you can take advantage of another promo wherein you can get an add-on item for $3 if your grand total exceeds $30 or get an add-on item for $1 when your cart value is more than $20.

On the downside, there were only 50 pieces of the black-tinted MinSu NV – 0 Robot Vacuum Cleaner left of this promo. It is worth noting that this promo is slated to end in just 2 days.

If you’re living on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a robot vacuum cleaner, it might interest you to know that MinSu will be reducing the already lowered selling price of the NV-01 to $159.99 on December 3rd. This price will only be valid until December 9th.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and check out more details about the MinSu NV – 01 Robot Vacuum Cleaner and grab the unmissable discount before the remaining pieces get sold out.

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ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 confirmed to launch in India on December 11 as Flipkart exclusive

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Jed John Ikoba
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Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has officially confirmed that the much-anticipated ZenFone Max Pro M2 will make its maiden voyage in India on December 11. The company also revealed that the device will be sold exclusively on Flipkart.

The disclosure was made in a lengthy tweet on its official Twitter handle and it was accompanied by a short teaser video which also highlights the features of the Zenfone Max Pro M2. Some of the highlights is a notch display, a durable screen protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 6 among others. ASUS stylishly left out showing the entire device in the teaser video so, we can’t tell if there is a triple camera setup from the video. however, earlier renders and rumors say so.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 is expected to feature a 6-3inch IPS LCD display having a Full HD+ screen resolution. The device is expected to pack 4GB of RAM and will have two models based on the internal storage — 64GB and 128GB. We are also expecting another variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Under the hood, the phone will be running on an octa-core 14nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE processor under the hood, which offers an impressive improvement in graphics performance compared to the Snapdragon 636 chipset that powers the current Zenfone Max Pro M1 model.

Read Also: Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 renders leak front and rear design

For photography, the phone is expected to feature a triple-camera setup on the back, where the primary camera sensor will be of 13-megapixel. As for the software, the phone will be running the latest Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box.

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World’s first commercial 5G network will reportedly be deployed in Korea on Saturday

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Jed John Ikoba
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South Korea is set to beat the United States of America and China to emerge as the first country to roll out the 5G technology. The three major telecommunications providers in Korea, SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus will reportedly deploy the world’s first commercial fifth-gen telecoms services on Saturday by sending out the first 5G signals in Korea at the same time.5G technology

The 5G technology rollout almost suffered a setback when there was fire outbreak at the Ahyeon branch of one of the trio KT in Seoul. The fire incident let to a major network blackout and the cancellation of 5G demo sessions and promotional showcase events this week. However, the three Korean telcos have hinted that they will commit to their original 5G deployment schedule.

Read Also: Oppo successfully attempts WeChat video calling using a 5G smartphone

Make no mistake, the 5G deployment isn’t for smartphones as that for phones will roll out in March next year. The mobile carriers plan to deliver 5G services first by using mobile routers – devices that enable connection to Wi-Fi devices.

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Alleged Vivo NEX 2 revealed in new video once again

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Vivo NEX that was announced in June was an astonishing flagship phone that offered a very high screen space through its large-sized notch-less display. It also came with some advanced features like in-display fingerprint reader, screen sound casting technology and pop-up selfie shooter. The company now seems to be prepping up to astound the tech world by launching yet another flagship phone with advanced features. It is speculated to arrive as a new Vivo NEX series smartphone from the company. However, there is no confirmation on whether it will be called Vivo NEX 2. The handset has been recently teased in an unboxing video. Today, a Chinese video blogger has shared a new video which teases the alleged NEX 2 smartphone once again. Here is the video:

The alleged Vivo NEX 2 shows that it is equipped an in-screen fingerprint reader. The phone also features a triple camera setup on the rear, but it is not clearly shown in the video. It is speculated that the third sensor could be a ToF (Time of Flight) sensor for 3D sensing. The major attraction of the phone is that it equipped with a secondary display on its rear panel.

The RGB-lit Lunar Ring that is placed on the rear side of the phone is also visible in the video. The vlogger has done his best to reveal some of the key features of the phone while keeping it secret.

Popular designer and industry expert had recently shared the following renders of the alleged Vivo NEX 2 smartphone. The front view of the phone reveals that it does not feature a selfie camera. Hence, the smartphone is equipped with a large-sized display that seems to offer more than 95 percent screen-to-body ratio.

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Renders by Benjanim Geskin

The renders show that the secondary display of the phone is smaller compared to the main screen on the front. The Vivo brand name is placed on the bezel below the secondary screen. The RGB-lit Lunar Ring, an LED flash and camera sensors are placed above the display.

The smartphone is speculated to go official in December. If the rumor is true, Vivo may start teasing the phone’s features and eventually confirm its launch date in coming weeks.

Apple removes another 700+ apps from its Chinese App Store

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Andrew
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China is the biggest smartphone market in the world bar none. However, it is also one of the most aggressively competitive marketplaces where even the likes of Apple are marginally small players. But Apple cannot afford to overlook the market, even if it means low hardware sales for the company. That’s because Apple rakes in huge cash through its App Store sales each year from China. The Cupertino giant, however, has to keep a tight vigil on its online marketplace as China also happens to be the place where a lot of security is needed when it comes to these online app stores. Fresh information is that Apple has removed as many as 700 applications from the store earlier this week.

As regards to why these apps were removed, it is said that they were in violation of Apple’s rules regarding app updates. According to laid out guidelines, any updates have to go through an iOS App Store so Apple can verify the integrity and safety of the new versions being rolled out to the public. It appears as these apps have violated that condition as they must have rolled out updates without getting it passed through the App Store. Now, this isn’t anything new in China but Apple wants to curb the habit and thus the big purge wiped out 700+ apps from the huge online marketplace.

None of these excluded apps belonged to a single category. In fact, some of these apps were also big and popular like the ones owned by search giant Sogou and e-commerce platform Pinduoduo. The current development happens after Apple ran a massive clean-up program a few months ago to take action illegal gambling platforms on its App Store.

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Fastrack Reflex WAV smart band with gesture control launched for Rs. 4,995 ($72)

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Jeet
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Fastrack has launched a wearable device named Fastrack Reflex WAV smart band, which is touted as the world’s slimmest wearable with gesture control. The device, priced at Rs. 4,995, roughly $72, comes loaded with features that you would expect from a fitness band.

It comes with an OLED display and is powered by Qualcomm CSR1010 chipset under the hood. The device, which is IP67 certified for ensuring water and dust resistance, comes with a battery that is claimed to last up to five days on a single charge.

Fastrack Reflex WAV

Speaking at the launch, Somprabh Singh, Business Head — Wearables, Titan Company Limited said,

It gives us immense pleasure to introduce this innovative product in the market. Reflex WAV is a gesture control band which is also the slimmest in the smart band category. Making life simpler in this fast-paced world is what this trendy smartwatch will do. With WAV, we have set a new standard for ourselves with respect to innovation, technology, and design.

It’s loaded with features like activity tracker, 24-hour active sleep tracking, scrolling notifications, calendar alerts, among others. As said, it also comes gesture control feature, which lets you change music, click pictures, reject calls, control smartphone camera, among other things, just by simply twisting the wrist.

The device also comes with sedentary reminders alerting users that there is a lack of activity for a certain period of time. The smart band also offers weather updates and city time. It can be paired with any device running Android or iOS. It measures around 9mm in thickness and comes with a black colored dial and charcoal black wristband.

 

Read More: Asus ROG Phone with a 6-inch display and Snapdragon 845 SoC launched in India for Rs. 69,990 ($1,002)

 

The Fastrack Reflex WAV will be competing against the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 and the upcoming Honor Band 4. While the Mi Band 3 is available for Rs. 1,999 (~$29), the Honor Band 4, which was launched in India yesterday, is expected to be priced around Rs. 3,000 (~$43).

Nubia Red Magic Mars vs Xiaomi Black Shark Helo vs Asus ROG Phone: Gaming Phones Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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Even though it is not one of the most important companies in the global market, Nubia keeps releasing innovative phones every year. After the incredible Nubia X with two displays, the Chinese company released the successor of its first gaming phone: Nubia Red Magic Mars. As it is meant for gamers, it features flagship-class performance and gaming-centric features, but it is offered at a very modest price. Here, we compare it with the latest phones from its category: the new Xiaomi Black Shark Helo and Asus ROG Phone.

Nubia Red Magic Mars vs Xiaomi Black Shark Helo vs Asus ROG Phone

Nubia Red Magic Mars Xiaomi Black Shark Helo Asus ROG Phone
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 158.2 x 75 x 9.9 mm, 193 grams 160 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm, 190 grams  158.8 x 76.2 x 8.7 mm, 200 grams
DISPLAY 6.0 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD 6.01 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, AMOLED  6.0 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels, 403 ppi, 18:9 ratio, AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY  6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 10 GB RAM, 256 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 10 GB RAM, 256 GB  8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE Android 9 Pie, Nubia Red Magic OS Android 8 Oreo  Android 8.1 Oreo
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA 16 MP f/1.8
8 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Dual 12 + 20 f/1.8 and f/1.8
20 MP f/2.2 front camera		 Dual 12 + 8 MP f/1.8
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 3800 mAh, Fast Charging 16W 4000 mAh, Fast Charging with Quick Charge 3.0  4000 mAh, Fast Charging with Quick Charge 4.0
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, LED strips and rear phyisical keys Dual SIM slot, LED logo and strips  Pressure sensitive zones, water resistance

Design

What makes Red Magic Mars’ design wonderful is the RGB strip on the back side and the fact that it is offered in a very attractive camouflage edition with a fingerprint-resistant coating. Xiaomi Black Shark Helo is attractive as well with its LED strips at the sides, and Asus ROG Phone is another great device with a very original gaming-centric device. I would Asus ROG Phone because of its touch area on the rear side (with three ultrasonic pressure sensitive zones) and because it is water-resistant.

 

Display

Asus ROG Phone has the best display because it provides a better color accuracy and a higher refresh rate. It supports up to 108.6 percent DCI-P3 coverage, 90 Hz refresh rate with 1 ms response time, and the AMOLED and HDR technologies. Xiaomi Black Shark Helo takes the second place with its AMOLED panel with 100 percent DCI-P3 gamut.

 

Specs & Software

These handsets are very close in terms of performance, so it is essentially a draw. They all feature the octa-core Snapdragon 845 chipset by Qualcomm running at a max frequency of 2.8 GHz, but on the Asus ROG Phone it is overclocked and it reaches 2.95 GHz. On the other hand, Xiaomi Black Shark Helo and Nubia Red Magic Mars were launched in a configuration with 10 GB of RAM.

 

Camera

You should not choose one of these phones if you want the best camera performance, but they are not bad at shooting photos. The most convincing one overall is the Xiaomi Black Shark Helo with its rear 12 + 20 MP f/1.8 dual camera and its 20 MP selfie camera, but Asus ROG Phone’s rear camera is more or less at the same level and unlike the Xiaomi’s flagship it features OIS and a wide angle lens.

 

Battery

Asus ROG Phone and Xiaomi Black Shark Helo have the same battery capacity: 4000 mAh. Both can provide an above-average battery life, but at the end of the day, Xiaomi Black Shark Helo lasts a bit more (about 25 percent of remaining charge at the end of the evening). Nubia Red Magic Mars has a smaller 3800 mAh unit but we are yet to see how it is optimized as the phone is still not on the shelves.

 

Price

Asus ROG Phone is the best gaming phone of this trio because it has a better display, stereo speakers and a lot of additional accessories to connect to its secondary USB-C port, which are very interesting features for gaming. But it costs a lot more than its opponents. That is why Xiaomi Black Shark Helo has the best value for money. Asus ROG Phone costs about €900/$1023, while the launch prices of Xiaomi Black Shark Helo and Nubia Red Magic Mars are about €450/$511 and €420/$477, respectively.

 

Nubia Red Magic Mars vs Xiaomi Black Shark Helo vs Asus ROG Phone: PROs and CONS

Nubia Red Magic Mars

PROs

  • Physical keys on the back
  • Great hardware and cooling system
  • Affordable price
  • Android Pie

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo

PROs

  • 10 GB RAM
  • Affordable price
  • Big battery
  • Stereo speakers

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Asus ROG Phone

PROs

  • Great hardware + cooling system
  • Stereo speakers
  • Outstanding display
  • Big battery and fast charging

CONS

  • Higher price

Vivo 1814 images surface as its bags NCC certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Vivo could be planning to launch a new entry-level smartphone in Taiwan. The reason behind it is that an unidentified Vivo 1814 has been approved by Taiwan’s National Communications Commission (NCC) authority. The NCC certification of the Vivo 1814 hasn’t revealed any details on the specs of the phone. However, the entire design of the phone has been revealed since its images have been found in NCC documents.

Vivo-1814-Rear

The Vivo 1814 features a plastic rear. Apart from the red model seen in the NCC documents, the smartphone could be also available in some other colors. The top-left corner of the back panel of the Vivo 1814 features a vertically arranged dual camera setup. A fingerprint reader is also slotted on the rear shell.

Vivo-1814-NCC

Vivo-1814-connectivity

The SIM card tray is placed on the right side of the Vivo 1814 whereas the buttons for volume and power are on the right. The top edge of the smartphone is barren while a speaker grille, a microUSB 2.0 port and 3.5mm headphone slot. The frontside of the Vivo 1814 features a waterdrop notch.

Vivo-1814-front

The Vivo 1814 could be confused with Vivo V1814A that was launched as Vivo X21s in China and Vivo V1814T that was announced as Vivo V11 Pro in India. Both the phones feature in-screen fingerprint scanner. However, the images of the Vivo 1814 show that it is an entry-level phone. Moreover, a shot of the 5V/1A charger suggests that it will be a low budget device. Hence, the newly spotted Vivo 1814 seems to be a different device than Vivo V1814A and Vivo V1814T.

Vivo-1814-charger

Apart from NCC, the Vivo 1814 has been also approved by Malaysia’s SIRIM and Europe’s Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) and Indonesia’s TKDN bodies which indicates that it will be released in multiple markets. The specifications of the Vivo 1814 are still under the wraps. Probably, the handset may go official as a Y-series smartphone before the end of the year.

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Nokia 8.1 India launch could be December 10 as HMD Global confirms unveil event

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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HMD Global had previously confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on Dec. 6. In India. At that time, it was speculated that the company will be launching the Nokia 8.1 smartphone on the said date. Today, the Finnish firm has rescheduled the launch event to Dec. 10 at 5:30 PM. The new invite does not confirm on the name of the device that will be announced on Dec. 10, but the rumor mill is speculating to announce the Nokia 8.1 smartphone.

Nokia December 10 launch event

Today, the Finnish firm announced the Nokia 7.1 smartphone in India with a starting price of Rs. 19,999. The same phone was announced at the beginning of October in London. Rumors have it that the Nokia 8.1 that is speculated to go official in India on Dec. 10 could be the Nokia X7 phone that was recently announced in China. A recent report had revealed that the Nokia 8.1 may hit the Indian markets with a price tag of Rs. 23,999 (~$345).

Nokia X7 a.k.a Nokia 8.1
Nokia X7 will launch outside China as the Nokia 8.1

The Nokia 8.1 is equipped with a 6.18-inch IPS LCD notched screen that produces Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9. It is the first Snapdragon 710 chipset powered handset from the company.

The 12-megapixel + 13-megapixel ZEISS dual optics is present on the backside of the phone. It is fitted with a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel. The Android One version of Android 8.1 Oreo OS is available preinstalled on the device. The 18W fast charging enabled 3,500mAh battery is packed inside the smartphone

The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variants of the Nokia X7 are respectively priced at 1,699 Yuan (~$245), 1,999 Yuan (~$288) and 2,499 Yuan (~$360) in China. It is can be purchased in colors like Dark Blue, Night Red, Magic Night Silver and Night Black. There is no information on whether all the variants of the Nokia X7 will be heading to India.

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Vivo Y81i is reportedly launching in India on 7th December, to be priced under Rs. 10,000 ($144)

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Jeet
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Recently, Vivo launched the Vivo Y81 smartphone in India. Now, as we reported earlier, the Chinese company is gearing up to soon launch another variant of the phone, dubbed Vivo Y81i.

According to the latest reports, the Vivo Y81i will be launched in India on 7th December and could carry a price tag of under Rs. 10,000, which roughly converts to $144. It will reportedly be available for purchase through leading online stores as well as the majority of offline retailers across the country.

Vivo Y81i

The smartphone is said to feature a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device will be powered by MediaTek‘s MT6761 processor, coupled with 2GB of RAM. The 6761 chipset seems to be the lower variant of the Helio A22 which carries model number MT6762.

It will pack 16GB of internal storage and will come with a microSD card slot that will enable users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. As far as the cameras are concerned, the phone will feature a 13MP camera sensor on the back and a 5MP front-facing snapper with AI-based Face Beauty feature.

Connectivity options on the device will feature 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB 2.0, and USB OTG. Running on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own FunTouch OS, the phone will be powered by a 3,260mAh battery and given the specifications, it’s obvious that it won’t support any type of fast charging technology.

 

Read More: Mysterious Vivo phone with dual displays, triple cameras and Lunar Ring unboxed; Could it be Vivo NEX S2?

 

In comparison, the Vivo Y81, which was launched in India a few months ago, features a 6.22-inch HD+ display, MediaTek P22 chipset, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front-facing camera, and 3,260mAh battery. It is available for Rs. 12,999, which is roughly $186.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2, Max M2 full specifications and images leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Popular leakster Roland Quandt had shared vital information on the upcoming ASUS ZenFone Max M2 and Max Pro M2 smartphones around two weeks ago.. Since then, the rumor mill has been consistently leaking information on the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 smartphone that is officially confirmed to debut on Dec. 11 in Indonesia. Today, the tipster is back again with more information on both smartphones.

According to Quandt’s latest report on WinFuture, both the smartphones will be sporting a similar design and these devices will mainly differ in specs. In terms of specs, the ZenFone Max Pro M2 features a smaller notch and thicker chin than the M2. The rear shell of the Max Pro M2 is made out of glass and has a shiny appeal whereas the Max M2 has a metallic back panel.

The ZenFone Max Pro M2 and Max M2 are both equipped with 6-inch IPS LCD display that carry support for full HD+ resolution of  2340 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

Asus-ZenFone-Max-Pro-M2 (2)

The ZenFone Max Pro M2 will be featuring Snapdragon 660 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It is expected to arrive in 64 GB and 128 GB storage options and a microSD card slot for more storage. For photograph, it will be fitted with dual camera setup that will feature a 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. A recent leak had revealed that it will feature 5,000mAh battery like its predecessor model.

Asus-ZenFone-Max-M2 colors

The ZenFone Max M2 is expected to feature Snapdragon 636 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It is likely to be available in 32 GB and 64 GB storage choices and will also feature a microSD card slot for additional storage. The dual camera setup of the Max M2 will comprise of 13-megapixel primary sensor. There is no information available on the secondary sensor. Also, the exact size of the battery of the ZenFone Max M2 is still under the wraps.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Snow White Version Officially Launched in Taiwan

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Jed John Ikoba
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Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Note 9 Snow White variant in Taiwan. Releasing the model in the Taiwanese market is usually an indication that the model will be made available in the global market in a short while. The variant comes with a price tag of 30900TWD ($1002) which isn’t very much different from that of the other variants.Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Snow White

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Snow White variant first popped into the public radar a couple of weeks back, thanks to popular Twitter tipster Evan Blass but he wasn’t so sure of the authenticity of the picture. However, the official launch has put all speculations to rest. The device is coated in back in all aspects except the AMOLED display.Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Snow White

Read Also: Huawei Mate 20 X vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Specs Comparison

The Galaxy Note 9 will be the first Galaxy Note-series smartphone in recent times to be offered in White color after the Galaxy Note 5 which was launched in 2015. Although the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge were also launched in White colors. Since the new variant will first be unveiled in Taiwan, it is likely it will be made available in other regions too. Do note that with the addition of the Snow White variant, the Galaxy Note 9 is now available in six color options, the others being; Metallic Copper, Lavender Purple, Ocean Blue, and Midnight Black, and Cloud Silver.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Kernel source code officially released on GitHub

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi has officially published the kernel source code for the Mi 8 Lite on GitHub. The Mi 8 Lite was released not too long ago alongside the Mi 8 Pro and it comes with a premium flagship look as well as a decent mid-range hardware setup. The Mi 8 Lite is the cheapest among the past and the sales have been brilliant so far. Thus, it shouldn’t be a surprise that the device is being positioned to appeal to a wider audience with the release of the kernel source code.Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite

The Mi 8 Lite comes running Android 8.1 Oreo-based MIUI 10 and some persons are really not too keen about smartphones that don’t run stock Android. But with the release of the kernel source code, third-party ROM developers can develop more personalized ROMs, bringing more customization features. You can download the kernel source code on GitHub from here.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Gradient color back panel is actually a transparent glass panel!

As a reminder, Xiaomi 8 Lite is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor and comes with a 12MP + 5MP AI dual camera with dual PDAF at the rear. The device features a 24MP Sony IMX576 selfie camera at the front.

Xiaomi announces Mi MIX 3 Forbidden City Edition will go on sale in December

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 comes in four color variants – Onyx Black, Jade Green, Sapphire Blue, and a special Forbidden City Edition with a different kind of blue hue and gold engraving. So far only the black and green variants are available for purchase. Xiaomi has now announced that the Forbidden City Edition will go on sale in December.

Mi MIX 3 Forbidden City Edition

The Mi MIX 3 Forbidden City Edition has a blue hue inspired by ceramic vases from the Chinese Dynasty era. It has a gold engraving of a mythical creature on its back and even comes with 10GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

Its retail box is different, featuring the same mythical creature. It also comes with a 24K gold figurine, a Xiaomi data card that gives you access to 10GB of high-speed data every month for three years and free data for 20 days in select countries. Like the regular variants, it also comes with a wireless charger which unfortunately is white.

Mi MIX 3 Forbidden City Edition

READ MORE: Buy The Global Version Of Xiaomi Mi 8 For Just $399 On Giztop; Get Big Discounts On Xiaomi Global Smartphones [Coupons]

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Xiaomi crowdfunds the Zero Smart Doorbell with video camera

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi has announced yet another sleek and smart product under the Youpin crowdfunding platform. The product is the Zero Smart Video Doorbell and its pricing starts at 199 yuan ($29) and the response has been overwhelming.Xiaomi Smart Video Doorbell

The Zero Smart Video Doorbell was actually developed to function with the Xiaomi Small Love Ai speaker as the receiver for those who have one. In that way, you can skip buying the bell receiver. Buying both the doorbell and its custom speaker will cost 229 yuan ($33) on crowdfunding. The prices may change slightly when it goes on sale.Xiaomi Zero Smart Video Doorbell

The Xiaomi Zero Smart Video Doorbell is equipped with a custom PIR human body sensor. It also has the feature of capturing video clips of any object within its field of view as soon as motion is detected within 3 meters outside the door. Notification is sent to the owner’s smartphone when that happens. We believe this feature can be turned on and off so as not to constitute a nuisance. However, it utilises Xiaomi’s XiaoAI face recognition technology and so can accurately identify family members and strangers, and distinguish them in the notification. You can know who is behind the door without looking at the picture.

The smart doorbell can even be controlled from wherever you are if you left your child at home alone. In that case, you can take over the video conversation with the visitor outside the door and you can also set the Xiao AI speaker to sound the doorbell message, reminding the child not to open the door to strangers. The smart doorbell also comes with a feature known as “SafeSound” which when turned on, can change the child’s voice to that of an adult when he or she is responding to the doorbell.

Read Also: Xiaomi launches the Aqara Smart Door Lock S2 Pro priced at 2499 yuan ($359)

Furthermore, the Xiaomi Zero Smart Doorbell is power efficient and runs on four AA batteries which can last up to six months. This is possible because the device enters sleep mode when not in use and wakes up as soon as the bell is triggered. When the doorbell is triggered, the doorbell quickly starts shooting and completes the video upload, and quickly enters the low power mode.

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Alleged Samsung Galaxy A8s FCC approval suggests its international launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Galaxy A8s is the upcoming A-series phone from Samsung. It is speculated that the model number of the smartphone is SM-G8870. The Galaxy A8s has gained a lot of traction in the recent weeks since it is speculated to be debut as the first Samsung phone with Infinity-O design display. The new screen design will allow the phone to boast a very high screen-to-body ratio since it will feature a small hole for the front camera. The Galaxy A8s may launch first in China in December. The SM-G8870 has also been certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) which indicates that its international launch may not be far away. Probably, the smartphone may carry Galaxy A8 (2018) moniker outside of China.

SM-G8870 FCC

The FCC approval of the SM-G8870 has revealed that it is equipped with Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 LW, NFC, ANT+ standards. The other details that have surfaced through the FCC listing include 158.4 x 74.9mm dimensions, 3,300mAh battery and USB-C port. The Galaxy A7 (2018) is also equipped with same sized battery.

The Galaxy A8s rumors have revealed that it will be featuring a 6.39-inch IPS LCD display. The Snapdragon 710 chipset will be the driving force of the smartphone. The SoC of the phone will be supported by 6 GB of RAM and it will carry an internal storage of 128 GB. For more storage, it will be equipped with a microSD card slot.

For capturing selfies, the small hole on the display of the Galaxy A8s is expected to house a 24-megapixel frontal shooter. The back panel of the phone is expected to include 24-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 10-megapixel triple camera system. The handset come preinstalled with Android 9 Pie OS flavored with the latest One UI by Samsung. It is unlikely to feature a 3.5mm audio jack. It is speculated to hit markets outside of China in January 2019.

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Teardown reveals the PlayStation Classic is powered by a MediaTek processor

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Habeeb Onawole
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When Sony announced the PlayStation Classic I was really excited about it and added it to my wishlist. Nostalgia does that to you. Now that reviews are out, I am not so sure I want to spend money on it but I won’t mind getting it as a gift. If you want to know what is inside, a teardown has surfaced online that reveals the console is powered by a MediaTek processor.

PlayStation Classic featured

The teardown which was carried out by HDBlog.it revealed that the PlayStation Classic is powered by MediaTek’s MT8167A processor. It is a 1.5GHz quad-core chipset with a PowerVR GE8300 GPU. Other than Sony’s new console, it can also be found in the Acer Iconia One 10 released last year.

The PlayStation Classic pairs the chipset with 1GB of RAM, 16GB of eMMC 5.1 storage and a MediaTek MT6392A audio codec. It has an HDMI port, two wired controllers, and a virtual memory card to save your progress.

PlayStation Classic Teardown

The original PlayStation was powered by a 32-bit MIPS R3000A processor with 2MB of RAM.

READ MORE: MediaTek confirms Helio P90 is coming soon, promises groundbreaking AI

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Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S10 case images reveal front and rear design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Samsung Galaxy S10 series of smartphones are expected to go official in February 2019 just before of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech expo in Februry. Rumors surrounding the Galaxy S10 series have revealed that it will include four devices such as Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy S10 Plus and Galaxy S10 5G. These smartphones are rumored to have respective model numbers such as SM-G73F, SM-G70F, SM-G75F and SM-G75FC. It is speculated that the Galaxy S10 could be equipped with a 5.8-inch display and it will be also featuring a dual camera module. GizmoChina now brings to you exclusive case renders of the upcoming Galaxy S10 smartphone that corroborates with the leaked information.

The Galaxy S10 case renders show that it features a horizontal dual camera setup on the rear. Next to it is the LED flash and heart rate sensor followed by a fingerprint scanner. The left edge of the device is equipped with volume buttons and power key.

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The bottom edge of the Galaxy S10 seems to feature a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB-C port. An external speaker cutout also seems to be available on the phone.

The larger edition of the S10 dubbed as Galaxy S10 Plus has recently appeared on AnTuTu through which it has been revealed that the screen of the phone supports Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. Hence, the Galaxy S10 Plus is also expected to feature an aspect ratio of 18.5:9.

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The above image gives a view of the rear as well as front sides of the Galaxy S10. The frontal image of the phone suggests that the handset is equipped with a tall aspect ratio screen. Probably, the Galaxy S10 may also carry support for 18.5:9 aspect ratio.

The Galaxy S10 could be powered by Exynos 9820 chipset in some markets whereas other regions may receive its Snapdragon 8150 chipset version. It may come with up to 6 GB of RAM and an internal storage of up to 256 GB. The handset is expected to release in gradient color options.

Nokia 7.1 with 5.84-inch PureDisplay and SD636 SoC launched in India for Rs. 19,990 ($287)

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Jeet
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After launching the Nokia 7.1 at a launch event in London last month, the company had said that the phone would soon be made available in the Indian market. Well, today, HMD Global has officially launched the Nokia 7.1 in India.

Priced at Rs. 19,999, which roughly converts to $287, the Nokia 7.1 will be available for purchase in India from 7th December. It will be available through Nokia’s own online store as well as other leading mobile retailers across the country in two colors — Glossy Midnight Blue and Gloss Steel.

There are also several offers associated with the purchase of Nokia 7.1 in India. Airtel is offering 1TB of 4G data for plans starting at Rs. 199. On the other hand, the postpaid users get 120GB of additional data along with three months of Netflix subscription and one year of Amazon Prime subscription for selected plans.

Nokia 7.1

To recall, the Nokia 7.1 features a 5.84-inch Full HD+ “PureDisplay” with 19:9 screen aspect ratio and a notch on top. The company claims that the PureDisplay’s internal HDR can convert the SDR content into the HDR in real-time.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s mid-range Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor, which is claimed to deliver 40 percent improved performance over its predecessor Snapdragon 630. It is coupled with Adreno 509 GPU and comes in two models — 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM.

However, the company has only launched the 4GB RAM model in India, which packs 64GB of internal storage. It also comes with a microSD card slot that enables storage expansion up to 400GB.

For photography, the phone comes with a new Zeiss imaging solution, featuring a dual camera setup on the back that’s stacked vertically in the top-center position. It comes with a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor for depth sensing.

The camera comes with features like True Life HDR, Bokeh mode, Pro Camera mode, Livestream functionality, and Bothie. On the front side, it comes equipped with an AI-backed 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The Nokia 7.1 is a part of Google‘s Android One programme and runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box. The Finnish company has promised the Android Pie update by the end of this month and future updates for two years.

 

Read More: Nokia 8.1 major leak reveals it’s the global version of Nokia X7, launching globally on 5th December

 

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C 2.0, NFC, and 3.5mm headphone jack. There’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security. The phone is backed by a 3,060mAh battery and comes with support for fast charging.

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