Samsung Galaxy A10 with in-display fingerprint scanner and Snapdragon 845 tipped

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Dec 23, 2018

Xiaomi Mi Play is launching tomorrow in China. It will be the first phone from the company to arrive with a waterdrop notch screen. The appearance of the smartphone has been already exposed through its TENAA listing and also through recent teasers on Weibo. Just a day ahead of its launch, Xiaomi President Lin Bin has shared official images of the smartphone to reveal its gradient color appeal.

A recent leak had revealed that the Xiaomi Mi Play would be coming in colors like Black, Dream Blue and Dawn Gold. The new images shared by Lin Bin reveals that the Dream Blue and Dawn Gold will be gradient colors.

The new images only reveal the rear design of the Xiaomi Mi Play. The rear glass seems to reflect different hues when light reflects on it. The top-left corner of the smartphone’s rear features a vertical dual camera setup followed by an LED flash. A fingerprint reader is also placed on the back shell of the device. One of the images show the presence of a 3.5mm audio jack on the top edge of the Xiaomi Mi Play.

The Xiaomi Mi Play has the selfie camera placed inside the front notch. The handset features a thicker chin while bezels on the left and right sides of the screen are slim.

The Mi Play smartphone is expected to house a 5.84-inch display that supports full HD+ resolution. It is fueled by an unknown octa-core processor that clocks at 2.3 GHz. The handset is packed with a 2,900mAh battery. It features a 12-megapixel as a primary sensor in its dual camera setup. It is equipped with a selfie shooter of 8-megapixel.

The Xiaomi Mi Play is rumored to hit the market in variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. At present, there is no information available on the pricing of these variants. Rumors have it that the same phone could be made available as Xiaomi Redmi 7 Pro in some other markets. In China, the Mi Play is expected to come with 10 GB of free data.

Huawei Nova 4 vs Honor Magic 2 vs Huawei Mate 20: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Dec 22, 2018

Huawei is one of the companies releasing the highest amount of flagships in a year. Only in the second half of 2018, the company unveiled the Huawei Mate 20 series, the innovative Honor Magic 2 and its first phone with an in-display camera Huawei Nova 4. If we exclude the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, the other flagship released come with a very nice price tag and they can be more or less considered affordable flagships. But which is the perfect one for you? Here is a comparison between Mate 20, Nova 4, and Honor Magic 2.

Huawei Nova 4 vs Huawei Honor Magic 2 vs Huawei Mate 20

	Huawei Nova 4	Huawei Honor Magic 2	Huawei Mate 20
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157 x 75.1 x 7.8 mm, 172 g	157.3 x 75.1 x 8.3 mm, 206 g	158.2 x 77.2 x 8.3 mm, 188 g
DISPLAY	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2310p (Full HD+), IPS LCD	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.53 inches, 1080 x 2244p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 970, octa-core 2.4 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – nano memory card slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, EMUI	Android 9 Pie, EMUI	Android 9 Pie, EMUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 48 + 16 + 2 MP, f/1.8 and f/2.2 and f/2.4 25 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 16 + 16 + 24 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/1.8 Triple 16 + 16 + 24 MP f/2.0, f/2.4 and f/2.4 front camera	Triple 12 + 16 + 8 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 24 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3750 mAh, fast charging 18W	3500 mAh, fast charging with Magic Charge	4000 mAh, fast charging 4.5V / 5A
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot, slider design	Dual SIM slot, splashproof (IP53)

Design

If you want the most impressive design, you should make a choice between Huawei Nova 4 and Honor Magic 2 by basing on your tastes. Alongside the Galaxy A8s by Samsung, the former is the first phone with an in-display camera hole, while the second is a phone with a slider design which reaches almost 100 percent of screen-to-body ratio without a notch, neither a hole. Huawei Mate 20 is the classic device with a waterdrop notch already seen several times, but it is the only splash resistant and dust resistant phone of the trio.

Display

Besides having an innovative design, Honor Magic 2 is also equipped with the most interesting display. It has no bezels, notches or holes, the Super AMOLED technology, full DCI-P3 coverage, and an in-display fingerprint reader. Huawei Mate 20 is almost at the same level, it even adds the HDR10 technology for better color reproduction, but it has just an IPS panel. However, it should be the most resistant one with its Gorilla Glass protection. Huawei Nova 4 has an inferior IPS panel.

Hardware/Software

If you need the fastest device and the most suitable for multi-tasking, Honor Magic 2 comes with the best hardware configuration. It has the most powerful processor by Huawei and 8 GB of RAM in the most powerful variant. Further, you can get up to 256 GB of internal storage, but unlike Huawei Mate 20 and Huawei Nova 4, it is not expandable. Huawei Mate 20 has a Kirin 980 as well, but it comes with just 6 GB of RAM in the costlier variant. Huawei Nova 4 is the worst one as it comes with the Kirin 970 chipset.

Camera

Currently, Huawei Nova 4 is equipped with the best camera department ever, at least on the paper. It sports the latest Sony sensor with a 48 MP resolution embedded in triple camera setup. It should provide the highest level of detail, a low loss of detail with zoom and good performances in low light conditions. At the second place there is Honor Magic 2 with six cameras in total: three on the front and three on the back, but Huawei Mate 20 is not far away with its rear triple camera and a pretty nice 24 MP selfie snapper.

Battery

When it comes to battery life, Honor Magic 2 and Huawei Nova 4 can not do anything against Huawei Mate 20 and its huge 4000 mAh unit. It can last for a full day on a single charge without any problem. On the other hand, thanks to the Magic Charge technology, Honor Magic 2 is one of the phones with the fastest charging. But Huawei Nova 4 should last more than Magic 2 with its slightly bigger unit.

Price

If you want Huawei Mate 20, you are willing to pay about €640 on the global market, Honor Magic 2 costs €550 in China and Huawei Nova 4 is available for €500 in China. There is not a definitive winner in this comparison. I would personally go for the Huawei Mate 20 because of its more balanced specs, great performance, bigger battery, better build quality, stereo speakers, and expandable storage, but you might like Huawei Nova 4 if you want an amazing camera or Honor Magic 2 if you like futuristic designs and innovative features.

Read More: Huawei unveils Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro: Kirin 980, triple rear cameras and more

Huawei Nova 4 vs Honor Magic 2 vs Huawei Mate 20: PRO and CONS

Huawei Nova 4

PROS

High screen-to-body ratio
Big battery
Good price
Amazing cameras

CONS

Worse hardware side

Honor Magic 2

PROS

Slider design
In-display fingerprint reader
Outstanding hardware
Six good cameras

CONS

Smaller battery

Huawei Mate 20

PROS

Bigger screen
Bigger battery
Awesome hardware
Stereo speakers

CONS

Expensive

Blackview BV5500, a fashionable rugged outdoor smartphone leaks

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 22, 2018

Blackview is undoubtedly one of the fastest-growing rugged outdoor smartphone brand globally for 2018. The firm’s “BV” series is one with a strong history wit most of their flagship models belonging to the series. There is a new addition to the lineup, the BV5500 which deviates from the rugged design style of other popular models like the BV9000, 8000, 70000 etc.

Blackview BV5500 will try to win some hearts with its sleek design and pretty aesthetic surface texture. The design is a breath of fresh air in a crowded rugged smartphone market and it will be a great entry point if you’re new to the Android platform. That is because the most-outstanding aspect with it will surely be the pricing.

The differentiation starts in the design. Like Xiaomi’s Black Shark unique back cover touch design, Blackview BV5500’s best-selling points are of course its toughness and the unique design. It has a thinner ergonomic frame to make its grip more comfortable and easier to hold, while slimming it down compared to similar devices. For hardware, the BV5500 packs a 5.5-inch screen with 18:9 aspect ratio. There is a Corning Gorilla 3 protection on top, giving it some toughness. Its overall design is very small, and there is no shortage of fashion. In this way, it will also be loved by young men and women, not just outdoor workers. The aluminium frame is curved at the edges, making the device feel great to hold.

Here’s everything we’ve heard about the Blackview BV5500 so far through its IP68, IP69K and MIL-STD-810G certification. The device will pack a 13MP dual Sony rear cameras and will be powered by a 4400mAh battery and it runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS. There is no information on the processor and memory options just yet. We’ll keep you posted when more details emerge. But bear in mind that a device that may likely emerge as the world’s cheapest rugged smartphone is on the way. There is no date yet for the BV5500 release. Keep a tab on Blackview’s website to get information on the BV5500 or other Blackview products.

Xiaomi launches its mobile payments solution Mi Pay in India

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Dec 22, 2018

Xiaomi, the China-based smartphone manufacturer, which is currently dominating the Indian smartphone market, has launched its mobile payment solution in the country — Mi Pay. This makes India the first country outside the company’s home market to get the Mi Pay service.

While the Chinese version of Mi Pay uses Near Field Communication (NFC) to process payments, this isn’t the case in the Indian version. Mi Pay in India supports payments through leading credit and debit cards, internet banking, and Unified Payment Interface (UPI) which can supports QR code-based payments.

Xiaomi’s mobile payment service in India has been cleared by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for large group usage. The service allows users to pay bills, including phone bills, electricity bills, and water bills as well as do mobile and DTH recharges.

However, the service is currently in Beta stage and will be available to beta users in “soon.” The company has not revealed when the stable version will release. Those who are interested in using Mi Pay during beta stage can sign up for the same from here. As per the company, the advantage of Xiaomi with Mi Pay in India is the deep integration of the service with MIUI, company’s own mobile operating system based on Android.

It will be interesting to see how Xiaomi’s payment service fares in the Indian market as there are many online payments service providers trying to get a lead. Two of the biggest services include Google Pay and Paytm. Popular messaging app WhatsApp is also testing its own payment service in India.

However, it seems that finding an audience for Mi Pay will be comparatively easy for Xiaomi given that it currently dominates the Indian smartphone market and has millions of users.

Get Up To 80% Off On Smartphones And A Slew Of Other Tech Gears On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Check Out GeekBuying’s Year End Clearance Sale

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Dec 22, 2018

With 2019 just around the corner, GeekBuying has launched its year-end Clearance Sale that offers up to a whopping 80 percent off on a wide selection of items.

In a bid to expedite the search process, the heavily discounted products have been divided into numerous categories. For instance, the first section dubbed, ‘50% Off’ comprises smartphones and other tech gear that you can buy for considerably lowered prices.

Likewise, you can grab noteworthy discounts on laptops, TV boxes, wearables, outdoor items, RC toys, smart home appliances, shoes, and watches. We have listed select items that not only carry lowered price tags but are also associated with specific coupons that help you save more money.

QCY T1 Pro TWS Dual Bluetooth Earphones with Mic

The truly wireless QCY T1 Pro features two earphones that let you share music with your friend. It has touch control that makes it makes it easily manageable. The QCY T1 Pro features a 750mAh battery-backed charging case that delivers five full charges or 18 hours of extra battery life for each earphone.

While the awe-inspiring features completely justify the steep $49.99 price tag the QCY T1 Pro usually carries, you can now buy it for only $36.99 on GeekBuying. You can even extend this 26 percent discount by using coupon code GIZ_OAPCTVBQ at checkout.
The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $2 by bringing the earphones’ already lowered retail price further down to just $34.99 before you proceed to checkout. This discount will be valid for the white and black color versions.

Regrettably, the promotion sale was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing. You can visit this link to avail the discount before the promo comes to an end.

T95X2 TV Box

Marketed as one of the first TV boxes to run Android 8.1 Oreo OS, the T95X2 is an irresistible TV box that delivers an unmatched user experience, coupled with reliable performance. It packs a powerful Amlogic S905X2 processor to support 4K UHD video.

Moreover, it utilizes an ARM Dvalin MP2 GPU for superior 4K graphics. The TV box ships with 4GB of RAM and offers 32GB of onboard storage capacity for you to save your favorite content. Since it supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band, the T95X2 is capable of effort transmitting more data.
The T95X2 usually carries a $94.77 price tag, but you can now get your hands on this feature-laden TV box if you are willing to shell out just $69.99 on GeekBuying. But if this 26 percent discount doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code GIZ_YRLMDEAL to get an extra $20 off.

In other words, you can reduce the already lowered retail price of the T95X2 TV box to just $49.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at the time of checking out. You can follow this link to avail the discount without wasting more time.

MX10 Mini TV Box

The MX10 Mini is one of the first TV boxes to run the recently launched Android 9.0 Pie operating system. Aside from that, the MX10 Mini boasts an impressive array of other specs and features that make it highly stable and reliable.

Under the hood, the MX10 Mini packs a powerful Rockchip RK3328 processor with Rockchip SoC, enabling it to seamlessly play 4K videos using codecs like H.265, H.264, and VP9. This model featuring 2GB of RAM and offers 16GB of internal storage space usually sells for $64.79, but you can now buy it for only $43.99 on GeekBuying.
Aside from taking full advantage of this 32 percent discount, you can apply coupon code GIZ_GCEJMDBF to get an extra $9.02 off during the checkout process. The coupon helps you reduce the device’s original asking price to just $34.97 without breaking a sweat. You can head straight to this link to grab the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Nubia X Blue variant is now available for purchase in China for 3,799 Yuan ($550)

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Dec 22, 2018

A couple of months ago, Nubia launched its flagship smartphone in China, dubbed Nubia X. The phone comes equipped with two touchscreen displays and is packed with top-notch specifications.

The smartphone was unveiled in different color options, including Deep Gray, Sea Blue, Black Gold, and Blue Gold. When the phone went on sale, it was available in Deep Gray and Black Gold colors only. Now, the company has finally started selling the Sea Blue color option in China.

The Sea Blue Nubia X comes is currently available in 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage model. The phone is priced at 3,799 Yuan which roughly converts to $550.

To remind the phone’s specifications, it comes with two 19:9 aspect ratio displays — one of the front side and other on the back side. It features a notch-less Full HD+ display on the front side, offering a screen-to-body ratio of 93.6 percent. On the back side, there’s a 5.1-inch OLED screen with 720 x 1520 pixels screen resolution.

For heat dissipation, Nubia has included multi-layer graphene cooling technology. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core chipset, the phone packs up to 8GB RAM and 256GB internal UFS 2.1 storage. There are two fingerprint scanners that are placed on both sides of the smartphone. The company claims that it can unlock the smartphone in just 0.1 seconds.

The Nubia X features f/1.8 aperture 16-megapixel + f/1.7 aperture 24-megapixel dual camera module with features like HDR, AI portrait mode, AI scene recognition, dual pixel PDAF, 240fps slow-motion video recording, and dual tone LED flash. For taking selfies, the rear-facing display serves as a viewfinder.

The phone ships with Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Nubia UI 6.0. The device is powered by 3,800mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging technology. The company says that with the ultra-low-power mode, the smartphone can function for up to 3 hours with only 5-percent battery life.

Samsung is working on ‘Bright Night’ feature similar to Google’s Night Sight

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Dec 22, 2018

Almost all of the flagship smartphones launched recently have been focused on improving camera performance, especially in the low-light photography department. The most impressive solution for low-light photography so far comes from Google, thanks to the company’s “Night Sight” feature in Pixel 3-series phones.

Now, Samsung is reportedly working on offering a similar solution for its smartphones called “Bright Night.” The feature works on a simple approach — take multiple pictures and combine them into one picture that is much brighter, shows more detail than a typical low-light photo, isn’t overexposed, and doesn’t rely on the LED flash.

It is speculated that the “Bright Night” feature might debut with Samsung‘s upcoming flagship — the Galaxy S10-lineup. XDA-Developers decompiled the stock Samsung Camera app which comes with the latest Galaxy Note 9’s One UI build that explicitly describe a feature similar to what other night mode features do.

If the feature debuts with the Galaxy S10, there’s a possibility that the “Bright Night” feature may be Galaxy S10 exclusive for a while, before being rolled out to the company’s other phones. The South Korean company did this with “Scene Optimizer” feature on the Galaxy Note 9, which was later introduced in Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus.

While Google’s “Night Sight” is the most well-known feature in terms of low-light photography, many smartphone manufacturers are offering a similar feature that does exactly the same things, but not effective as Google’s solution. OnePlus is calling its solution “Nightscape” while Xiaomi calls it “Night Scene”. China-based Huawei has named it “Night Mode” while its sub-brand Honor prefers calling it “Super Bright Mode.”

Samsung’s Galaxy S10 is shaping up to be a fundamental revision for the company and is not just an iterative update over the Galaxy S9-series. The Galaxy S10 is reportedly coming with an in-display front-facing camera, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, triple-camera setup on the back, among others.

There’s also a 5G-compatible variant of the Galaxy S10, which will reportedly be showcased during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The company is expected to hold its “Samsung Unpacked” event to launch the Galaxy S10-series on 20th February, a week before MWC 2019.

Get CCA C10, KZ AS06 And KZ ZS3E Earphones For Slashed Prices On GearBest [Coupon Inside]

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Dec 22, 2018

If you are a music lover looking for cost-effective earphones, we got good news for you. Known as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, GearBest is select earphones for unbeatable prices. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.
CCA C10 4BA+1DD Hybrid In-Ear Earphone (Without Mic)

These are 10 unit ring iron earphones that come with single side 1 turn 4 iron and HiFi configuration. The device is housed in an aluminum alloy shell and features an eye-catching PC resin cavity along with convenient, upgradeable line design.

This extremely comfortable to wear CCA C10 4BA+1DD has gone up for sale bearing a $37.72 price tag on GearBest. As part of its promo, GearBest offers buyers a chance to get one add-on 1 Item for $0.99 if their order value exceeds $20.00.
You can visit this link to get your hands on the CCA C10 4BA+1DD hybrid earphone. Note that you can choose between three color versions including dark turquoise, black, and violet. Moreover, you can go for the model that comes with a mic, if you are willing to spend $38.95.

KZ AS06 In-ear Stereo Earphones 3BA HiFi BassEarbuds (Without Mic)

The KZ AS06 comes with three balanced-armature drivers along with a soundstage that boasts powerful lows, distinct mid-range, and comprehensible highs. It features an ergonomic design that’s not only appealing but is quite comfortable as well.

It adopts a strong yet flexible tensile wire with ultra-low resistance. The tensile wire is supported with a special fiber. Moreover, it is twisted to keep a lid on cable noise, while reducing the weight of the cable and making it easily flexible for a comfortable wearing experience.

The green and black color versions of the KZ AS06 earphones that does not include a mic would set you back $38.87 on GearBest. Alternatively, you can go for the green and black color versions of the other model of the KZ AS06 that has a mic if you do not mind spending $41.33.

Those spending more than $20 will be eligible for receiving an add-on 1 Item for $0.99. You can visit this link to check out more details.

KZ ZS3E Dynamic HiFi Stereo Earphones In-ear Sports Earbuds

Much to the delight of those living on a tight budget, KZ is offering the KZ ZS3E earphones for a considerably lowered price of $10.49 on GearBest. This is a significant 34% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $15.93.

An absolute bargain at this price, the KZ ZS3E Dynamic earphones adopts a one-of-a-kind detachable earbud design and delivers a comfortable and funny music experience. Thanks to its detachable design, you can chance he earphone cable to suit your fancy.
Regrettably, there were only 522 pieces remaining for this promo at the time of writing. This discount will be limited only to the red color version of the KZ ZS3E Dynamic HiFi stereo earphones and the promo will come to an end in 8 days.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the KZ ZS3E Dynamic stereo earphones and avail the discount before the promo wraps up!

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Huawei P30 to feature triple rear camera setup with support for 5x lossless zoom

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Dec 22, 2018

Huawei P20 smartphone series started a new trend for flagship smartphones to offer multiple camera sensors. Now, with the P30-series phones expected to launch in the coming months, expectations are high in terms of camera performance.

Earlier, it was reported that the Huawei P30 Pro will come with four camera sensors on the back panel but there was no information available for the standard Huawei P30, until now. A new report indicates that the Huawei P30 will feature three camera sensors on the back panel.

In the triple-rear camera setup, the main camera sensor will support a maximum resolution of 40-megapixel, similar to Huawei P20 Pro and Mate 20 Pro. One of the sensors in the triple-camera setup will have a telephoto lens, enabling the device to support 5x lossless zoom.

Instead of the monochrome sensor that Huawei usually uses in the P-series smartphones, the phone is expected to have a newly updated wide-angle solution. As for the front-facing camera, the report suggests that the smartphone will feature a 24-megapixel snapper. We are also expecting the front camera to support various AI-based features.

While the phone’s specifications are not yet known, the smartphone is likely to be powered by the company’s recently launched flagship chipset — Kirin 980, touted as the world’s first mobile processor manufactured using 7nm process. The octa-core processor, featuring two dedicated NPUs, is said to offer a 48% increase in performance and a 178% increase in power management.

As for the Huawei P30 Pro, reports suggest that it will be the first smartphone to use Sony’s unannounced IMX607 image sensor. The upcoming sensor reportedly features an impressive 38-megapixel resolution and relies on Dual Bayer filter combined with a new white HDR Coding Array. The Sony IMX607 sensor is expected to support Quad Pixel Phase Detection Auto Focus for faster and more accurate autofocus, built-in temperature and ambient light sensors, and improved noise reduction.

Buy Top-Branded Smart Watches On GeekBuying Without Emptying Your Pockets [Coupons Inside]

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Check Out GeekBuying’s Wrist Watches Brand Sale

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Dec 22, 2018

Originally designed to just tell time, wrist watches have come a long way. In fact, wrist watches have become a style and class statement in today’s modern world.

While there’s no dearth of watches in the market, they don’t come cheap. Much to the delight of watch enthusiasts, GeekBuying recently kicked off a ‘Wrist Watches Brand Sale’ that features a wide selection of timeless watches starting at just $1.99.

TicWatch Pro Smart Watch

Equipped with dual screens comprising a high-resolution AMOLED display and a power saving FSTN LCD screen along with a slew of awe-inspiring watch faces, the TicWatch Pro would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now buy it for just $249.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 17 percent drop in the device’s retail price of $299.99.
On top of that, you can apply coupon code GIZ_BTFNENCX in order to extend this discount and reduce the original asking price of the TicWatch Pro to just $199.99. In other words, you can use the aforesaid coupon at checkout in order to save an extra $73.

You can head straight to this link in order to grab this discount. Note that the promo is slated to end in just two days.

Kospet Hope 4G Smartwatch Phone

The Kospet Hope features a 1.39 Inch AMOLED outdoor screen with a high resolution of 400×400 pixels to deliver a crystal clear display even in sunlight. The watch comes with an IP67 professional protection level and features a heart rate monitor that keeps track of the wearer’s pulses along with active and resting heart rate changes.

While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a smartwatch offering comparable features, the Kospet Hope can now be yours if you are willing to shell out just $159.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 27 percent drop in the device’s original selling price of $219.99.
Aside from taking full advantage of this discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_KGJIBCDZ to get an extra $49 off before you proceed to check out. The coupon helps you to reduce the device’s retail price to just $134.99 with breaking a sweat.

You can follow this link to grab the discount, which will be valid the black-tinted model of the smartwatch. You can choose between silicone and PU. On the downside, the promo is slated to end in just two days.

Xiaomi HUAMI AMAZFIT Stratos Smart Sports Watch 2

The AMAZFIT smart sports watch 2 comes with a 1.34-inch capacitive touchscreen display with 320×320 pixel resolution. It offers 512MB of RAM and a hearty 4GB of onboard storage capacity. Moreover, it is backed by a robust 280mAh lithium polymer battery that lasts up to 5 days with the running mode.

This feature-rich AMAZFIT Stratos smart sports watch 2 usually sells for $279.99, but much to the delight of those living on a tight budget, Xiaomi is now offering it for a dropped price of just $171.99 on GeekBuying. Aside from this 39% discount, the Chinese online store is giving buyers a chance to save $53 more by using coupon code GIZ_DIHPQZMR.
The aforesaid coupon helps to bring the already lowered retail price of the AMAZFIT Stratos smart sports watch 2 further down to just $166.99 before you place your order.

It is worth noting that the coupon will be valid for all stock and the promo is slated to end in 9 days. You can visit this link to avail the discount.

Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip Lite Version

The Huami Amazfit Bip Lite Version does not feature a round screen like Amazfit pace. The new Amazfit watch resorts to using a 1.28-inch, square-shaped capacitive touchscreen with 176×176 pixel resolution and a Corning Gorilla glass on top for added protection.

While this Xiaomi-branded smartwatch would normally set you back $125.99 on online and offline stores, you can now buy it for just $71.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 43% reduction in the device’s original asking price.
Moreover, you can apply coupon code GIZ_MSDCBZLO and save an extra $33 before clicking the ‘Place Your Order’ button. Thanks to the coupon, the device’s already modest retail price come down to just $66.99.

You can visit this link if you are interested in grabbing the discount. The aforesaid coupon, which is likely to expire soon will be valid for all stock. Regrettably, the promo will come to an end in just 3 days.

Buy Feature-Laden Smartphones For Lowered Prices On Banggood [Coupons Inside]

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Get 25 Percent Off On Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Smartphone

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Dec 22, 2018

Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is doling out big discounts on select smartphones. Moreover, we will show how you can get extra discounts as well.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Xiaomi made its long-awaited Mi Mix 2S smartphone available to the public this year in April. The phone sports a 5.99 inches FHD+ capacitive touchscreen, edgeless display with 2160×1080 pixels resolution and packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood.
The Mi Mix 2S variant that comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of RAM usually sells for $599.99, but you can now buy it for just $448.73 on Banggood. You can extend this 25 percent discount by using coupon code 12BGX2SG at checkout.

The coupon helps you save an extra $97.74 by reducing the phone’s retail price to only $350.99. You can visit this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the black color version for a limited period of time.

Sharp Z3 FS8009 (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Equipped with a 5.7 inches LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution, the Z3 FS8009 was launched last year in April. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor and it has an Adreno 510 GPU.

The Z3 FS8009 has now gone up for pre-order bearing a lowered price tag of $129.99 on Banggood. This is a noteworthy 19 percent reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $159.99. But there’s more for you to cheer about.
You can use coupon code 12bgz3 and save an extra $20 before you proceed to check out. In other words, you can bring the phone’s already lowered retail price further down to just $109.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

You can visit this link to avail the discount, which is valid for the gold color version of the Z3 FS8009 smartphone.

Get 19 Percent Off On Sharp Z3 FS8009 Smartphone

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)

Xiaomi took the wraps off its long-awaited Mi 8 Pro phone in September this year. As expected, the phone grabbed everyone’s attention with its extra large 6.21 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with 1080 x 2248 pixels.

Housed in a 7000 series aluminum frame, the Mi 8 Pro packed a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor along with Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood.
Much to the delight of those who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on Mi 8 Pro without spending a lot of money, the transparent black color version of the phone has gone up for sale for a lowered price of just $528.99 on Banggood.

This is a 35 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $816.31. On top of that, you can use coupon code 12BG8PCL2 to save an extra $39 at the time of checking out. As a result, the phone’s retail price reduces to only $489.99.

You can head straight to this link to grab this discount before the promo comes to an end.

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Alldocube M8 with Helio X27, dual 4G-LTE, Big Battery available for $40 off with Coupon

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Dec 21, 2018

Alldocube stepped up its game with the launch of the Helio X27-powered M8 tablet. The tablet which has 20% bigger battery capacity than other same 8-inch tablets in the market, is now available for preorder on Banggood. The tablet has a price tag of $134.99 but it can be pre-ordered with $40 off ($94.99) when you apply the coupon – 0f9bf0. This offer will close on December 25.

The Alldocube M8 tablet has as its main selling point the MediaTek Helio X27 flagship SoC which is said to bring 20% more firepower to the device. The company has released several videos showcasing the features the M8 will pack and possibly some of its fans are eagerly waiting to see what it really offers. They’ll have to wait no longer as Alldocube has announced that the M8 will be released on AliExpress next week with an affordable price tag of $129.99. That’s not all, the tablet will also be made available two weeks later on Amazon. For more details, visit the company’s website from here.

The Alldocube M8 features an 8-inch display and is the first of the company’s products to sport the Helio X27 10-core SoC. Of course, all cores support 64bit while the Mali T880 MP4 GPU is powerful enough for almost every game out there. The device also runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS out-of-the-box.

Further, the M8 packs a big 5500mAh battery which certainly makes it stand out among other affordable 8-inch tablets in the market. The battery power is 20% more than its predecessor and could take you through a day’s usage. Also, the tablet supports phone calls as well as dual SIM and 4G/LTE. In terms of storage, there are 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. For $94.99, this is a wonderful tablet to have. So, head over to the product page from here.

Model	ALLDOCUBE M8
Color	Black
Screen Type	8-inch 1920*1200 full view IPS
Processor	Helio X27 deca-core processor, maximum frequency 2.6Ghz
GPU	ARM Mali T880 MP4 GPU clocked at 875 MHz
Operating System	Android 8.0 Oreo
Network	4G LTE, Dual SIM
Network Standard	GSM/WCDMA/FDD-LTE/TDD-LTE CAT6
Band	GSM: 2/3/5/8 WCDMA: 1/2/5/8 FDD-LTE：B1/2/3/5/7/8/20 TDD-LTE: B40
RAM	3GB
ROM	32GB, expandable to 128GB
Battery Capacity	3.8V / 5500mAh
Weight/ Thickness	345 grams / 8.4mm
WiFi	802.11ac/a/b/g/n(2.4GHz/5GHz)

Apart from the Banggood pre-order, the M8 will also be available on AliExpress and Amazon. To find out more legitimate stores to buy the M8, keep an eye on their official site.

PS: ALLDOCUBE Celebrates Christmas with Giveaways

Alldocube is inviting followers to join their Christmas giveaway. Follow the brand on Twitter for more details.

Vivo Y93 goes official in India with Helio P22 and 4 GB RAM

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Dec 21, 2018

In China, Vivo had launched the Vivo Y93 smartphone and few weeks late it had introduced the Vivo Y93s model. The Vivo Y93 is now listed on the official website of Vivo India. The specifications page of the smartphone reveals that the Vivo Y93s handset has been introduced in India as Vivo Y93.

Vivo Y93 Specifications and Features

The Vivo Y93 measures 155.11 x 75.09 x 8.28mm and it weighs 163.5 grams. The handset features 6.22-inch IPS In-Cell display that supports HD+ resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels.

The MediaTek Helio P22 chipset drives the Vivo Y93 handset along with 4 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 32 GB. The handset is packed with a 4,030mAh battery. The big battery lacks support for fast charging. The FunTouch OS 4.5 that is based on Android 8.1 Oreo is available preinstalled on the Vivo Y93. The Vivo Y93 also features Jovi Smart Scene assistant. The Smart Split screen allow users to take advantage of the split-screen mode. The smartphone is equipped with a microSD card slot for additional storage.

The Vivo Y93 features 13-megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture and 2-megapixel sensor with f/2.4 aperture in its rear-mounted dual camera setup. The small notch at the frontside of the phone has f/1.8 aperture 8-megapixel selfie shooter. For connectivity, the Vivo Y93 offers features like 4G VoLTE, dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, microUSB, USB OTG and 3.5mm audio jack.

Vivo Y93 Price and Release Date

The pricing of the Vivo Y93 smartphone is still under the wraps. Now that the handset has been officially listed on Vivo India, its pricing will be confirmed soon. The handset can be purchased in colors like Starry Black and Nebula Purple.

In China, the Vivo Y93 was introduced with a price tag of 1,499 Yuan (~$217). The Y93s had debuted with a slightly higher price of 1,698 Yuan (~$245). The Vivo Y95 is selling in India with a price tag of Rs. 16,990. The Vivo Y93 is likely to be priced lesser than the Y95.

Honor V20 AnTuTu listing confirm 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant

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Dec 21, 2018

Recent leaks have revealed that the Honor V20 will be available in 64 GB and 128 GB storage sizes. Both models are expected to feature 6 GB of RAM. However, some of the recent reports including the Geekbench listing of the phone have revealed that there will be an 8 GB variant of the phone. Today, the AnTuTu listing of the Honor V20 (PCT-AL10 model number) has surfaced to corroborate that the handset will be available in 8 GB version.

The Honor V20 PCT-AL10 AnTuTu listing reveals that its 8 GB edition will be equipped with 256 GB of internal storage. The Kirin 980 chipset powers the smartphone. The display of the phone supports 2310 x 1080 pixels. The average benchmarking score of 274,343 of Honor V20 is lower than the previous leaked score of 291,244.

The 64 GB and 128 GB Honor V20 models are rumored to be respectively priced at 2,799 Yuan (~$435) and 3,299 Yuan (~$478). Probably, the Honor V20 edition with 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage could be costing around 3,799 Yuan (~$550).

Read More: Honor K2 Kids Smartwatch announced, goes on sale from December 26

The Honor V20 will be announced on Dec. 26. It will be featuring the same in-screen camera hole enabled display of 6.4 inches that is available on the Huawei Nova 4. It is packed with a 4,000mAh battery. The 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 will be present as the main sensor of the triple camera unit. It will be equipped with support for 960 fps slow-motion video shooting. The official camera samples of the Honor V20 reveals that it will deliver DSLR like photo shooting experience. For shooting selfies, it will be equipped with a 25-megapixel selfie shooter.

After debuting as Honor V20 on Dec. 26, the smartphone will be announced internationally as Honor View 20 on Jan. 22 in Paris, France. The smartphone will be also releasing in India in January. Rumors have it that it may go official in the last week of January and its sales may begin from early February.

Xiaomi Play retail box leak reveals that the phone will come with free 10GB data

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Dec 21, 2018

Xiaomi is all set to launch its all-new Xiaomi Play smartphone on 24th December in China. While most of the details related to the phone have already leaked online, a new report sheds light on the bundled offer with the purchase of Xiaomi Play.

A Weibo user has shared an image of the Xiaomi Play’s retail box, which reveals that the smartphone will come with 10GB of free internet data for one year. Currently, there’s no further information available related to this offer.

The ‘Play’ name hints that the phone will focus on entertainment, gaming, other such ‘fun’ stuff. This will mark the expansion of the company’s portfolio of smartphones with a new series and the Xiaomi Play will be the first smartphone in this new series.

Earlier, there were rumors suggesting that the Xiaomi Play could be the rebranded version of the Pocophone F1 for the Chinese market. However, the images shared by the company has confirmed that the Xiaomi Play will be an all-new phone and not a rebranded model.

Recently, we reported that the Xiaomi Mi Play will come in three variants — 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage, 6GB RAM with 64GB internal storage, and 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage. It is also expected to have a microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity.

Further, it has also been leaked that the smartphone will be offered in three colors — Black, Dream Blue, and Dawn Gold. Xiaomi has been teasing the phone, revealing its design which confirmed that it will come with a waterdrop notch, making it first smartphone from Xiaomi to have such notch.

Additionally, the phone is confirmed to come with dual rear cameras which is likely to be powered by artificial intelligence technology. On the front side, it will come equipped with an 8-megapixel snapper. The rear camera sensors are stacked vertically in the top-left corner and there’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The TENAA listing of the phone suggests that the device will feature a 5.84-inch Full HD+ display having 2280 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. The listing also reveals that the phone will be powered by a moderate 2,900mAh battery. The Mi Play is running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI custom interface.

To know about the phone’s pricing and availability information, including any bundled offer, we’ll have to wait until the company officially launches the phone on 24th December.

Elephone Watch 3 officially launched on Indiegogo alongside Elephone PX

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 21, 2018

Apart from its smartphone business, Chinese tech giant Elephone also has a host of other products including smartwatches and smart bands. While the company released a smart band, the Elephone Watch 2 or W2 was released in 2016. The company has now launched the Watch 3 on Indiegogo. The device is bundled with the pop-up camera-packing Elephone PX and is offered for $279 which is a little higher than the $249.99 for the PX alone. In the real sense, the device is offered for $30.

The Elephone Watch 3 is an advanced waterproof smartwatch designed to pair and optimize your smartphone experience. It features a 1.33-inch colourful display screen with a 2.5D curved arc edge glass on top for added beauty and to protect the glass from scratch.

Further, the W3 packs a 180mA battery with magnetic suction charging. The battery takes just 3 hours to charge fully and affords the smartwatch up to 25 days standby time. As stated earlier, the Elephone W3 is offere with the Elephone PX for $279.99. However, if you’re only inerested in picking up the smartwatch, it goes for $39.99. The gadget is expected to ship in February 2018. You can buy the watch from here.

Honor V20 Geekbench Listing Reveals Kirin 980, 8 GB RAM

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Dec 21, 2018

The Honor V20 budget-friendly flagship smartphone will be unveiled on Dec. 26. Just as the predecessor Honor V10 smartphone from last year was fueled by Kirin 980 chipset, rumors have been claiming that the Honor V20 will be featuring the Kirin 980 SoC. Today, the Honor V20 smartphone with model number PCT-AL10 has appeared on Geekbench that it will indeed by powered by the Kirin 980 SoC.

The Honor V20 PCT-AL10 Geekbench listing reveals that the handset has scored 3261 and 9792 benchmarking scores in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench. The listing does not directly mention Kirin 980 name for the processor. However, the 1.8 GHz clock speed mentioned as the base frequency belongs to the quad-core Cortex A55 CPU of Kirin 980.

The Kirin 980 chipset is accompanied by 8 GB of RAM. The smartphone is preinstalled with Android 9 Pie OS. After the Honor Magic 2 premium flagship phone that was announced in October, the Honor V20 is the second phone from the company to feature the Kirin 980 SoC.

Read More: Honor K2 Kids Smartwatch announced, goes on sale from December 26

The Honor V20 will be featuring the very same 6.4-inch IPS LCD screen that is available on the recently unveiled Huawei Nova 4. The screen of the Honor V20 features a display hole at its top-left corner for the 25-megapixel selfie camera.

The Honor V20 will be packed with a 4,000mAh battery that it will include support for 22.5W charging. The rear side of the smartphone will be featuring a triple camera system which will be featuring Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary sensor. The handset will carry support for 960 fps slow-motion video shooting. It is also expected to feature a TOF 3D camera for creating 3D models of objects and people for AR.

Rumors have it that the 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions of the Honor V20 will be respectively priced at 2,799 Yuan (~$405) and 3,299 Yuan (~$478). However, there is no information available on the pricing of the 8 GB RAM variant that has surfaced on Geekbench today.

The Honor V20 will also featuring Link Turbo that combines Wi-Fi and LTE signals for enhanced connectivity. The Chinese manufacturer will be also releasing a special edition version of the smartphone that is being dubbed as Honor V20 Maserati edition.

The smartphone will be hitting the global markets as Honor View 20. The international edition of the phone will be announced on Jan. 22 in Paris, France.

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Meitu V7 and V7 Tonino Lamborghini are official with triple front cameras; Specifications, features and pricing

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Dec 21, 2018

In the previous month, Xiaomi had entered a strategic partnership with Meitu which allowed it to use the Meitu brand name for the forthcoming Meitu phones. The cooperation between the two companies excludes the Meitu V7 smartphone that has gone official today in China. The Meitu V7 comes in two models, standard edition and the premium Tonino Lamborghini edition. Here is all the information on the specifications, features and pricing of the Meitu V7 models.

Meitu V7 and Meitu V7 Tonino Lamborghini Edition Specifications and Features

Meitu is well-known for selling topnotch selfie-centric smartphones and the newly unveiled Meitu V7 doesn’t disappointment in this department. It features 12-megapixel night shot camera + 20-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens and 8-megapixel depth sensor. The triple selfie camera sensors allow Meitu V7 users to capture high quality selfie shots in dim-lighting conditions thanks to the exclusive imaging algorithm of the company and AI. The rear side of the smartphone features 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual camera setup that is blessed with features like OIS and EIS. Meitu has placed dual-LED flash units on the either sides of the dual camera sensors.

The Meitu V7 features a 6.21-inch notch-less OLED screen with thick bezels around it. It produces full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 845 chipset and 8 GB of RAM are present under the hood of the device. The smartphone is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS It is one of the few flagship phones in the recent times that features a home-button enabled fingerprint scanner. The smartphone is packed with a 3,500mAh battery.

Meitu V7 and Meitu V7 Tonino Lamborghini Edition Pricing and Availability

The Meitu V7 features a specially customized high-quality embossed calfskin leather which gives it a premium appeal. There are three lines of metal rivets as well as four 18k gold-plated rivets. The handset comes with 128 GB of storage and it is priced at 4,799 Yuan. The handset can be availed in Cabernet Orange and Green Dream colors.

The Meitu V7 Tonino Lamborghini includes the same specs and leather design as the regular version but sports a more premium appeal. It features a red colored metallic frame. The red, white and green stitching that runs below the “meitu” logo is inspired from the Italian flag. The rear glass around the dual camera setup has a carbon fiber texture appeal around it. A metal plated “Tonino Lamborghini” logo is placed on the rear along with four 18k gold-plated rivets.

The Meitu V7 Tonino Lamborghini is a limited-edition model that comes in two storage choices of 256 GB and 512 GB that are respectively priced at 8,888 Yuan (~$1,289) and 10,888 Yuan (~$1,579). Customers who reserve the 256 GB variant can avail it at a discounted price tag of 6,799 Yuan (~$985).

The pre-orders of the Meitu V7 Tonino Lamborghini limited-edition will begin on Dec. 24. The official sales of ther Meitu V7 standard version and the Meitu V7 scheduled to begin on Jan. 9, 2019.

Samsung has reportedly started Galaxy S10 production earlier due to the phone’s complex features

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Dec 21, 2018

Samsung seems to be going all-out on its upcoming Galaxy S-series flagship smartphones, which are set to get launched ahead of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The phone is rumored to have an in-display front-facing camera and ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, among others.

Now a new report suggests that the South Korean company has already started mass production of the Galaxy S10-series smartphones. The report about the Galaxy S10 production comes from a German-based publication’s Twitter handle, which is known for its accurate leaks.

This is quite early given that the production of the Galaxy S-series smartphones usually begins in January. The reason behind starting the phone’s production a month earlier could be the phone’s new form factor as well as the new features that the company is reportedly going to offer, including ToF sensors and in-display fingerprint sensor, and others.

For the initiated, Samsung will be launching three models in the upcoming Galaxy S-series — Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, and S10 Lite as well as a fourth variant with ceramic body and 5G connectivity support. The Samsung ‘Unpacked’ launch will reportedly take place on 20th February in Barcelona, a week before the commencement of MWC 2019.

As per the rumors, the S10 Lite, S10 and S10 Plus will come with 5.8-inch, 6.1-inch, and 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display respectively, with a higher screen-t0-body ratio. The S10 Lite will have dual rear cameras while the other models will be equipped with triple camera sensors on the back.

The S10 and S10 Plus, on the other hand, are expected to come equipped with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. Depending on the market, the Galaxy S10 series will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9820. The phones will be running Android Pie-based Samsung One UI on top.