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Check Out GeekBuying’s Christmas Lights & Decor

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Dec 12, 2018

Decorative lighting and other adornments are two of the most important aspects that you cannot ignore this festive season. While decorative items for Christmas usually carry steep price tags, GeekBuying is doling out big discounts on a wide selection of items as part of its ‘Christmas Lights & Decor’ promo.

The recently kicked off promotion sale has been split into three categories including Lights, Decorations and Poland Stock. Each of the aforesaid sections features awe-inspiring Christmas decoration items that you can now buy without emptying your pockets.

Here are a few other items that you can buy at heavily discounted prices on the Chinese online store. In addition to taking advantage of the discounts, you can save a considerable amount of extra money while checking out. Continue reading to know more.

Tronsmart Element Force 40W Bluetooth Speaker

If you’re looking for a cost-effective, yet durable Bluetooth speaker, the Tronsmart Element Force might just fill the bill. This powerful and dynamic speaker is not only easily portable but is also rated IPX7 water-resistant so you can take it to the pool without worrying about accidental spills or submersion in water.

The Element Force would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now buy it for just $65.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 10% drop in the device’s steep retail price of $72.99.

Aside from that, you can apply coupon code GIZ_QKVJRFZO in order to get an extra $9 off before proceeding to checkout. In other words, you can reduce your grand total to just $56.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

Those interested in taking advantage of the discount can head straight to this link before the promo comes to an end.

Tronsmart TB01 Smart RGB Light Bulb

It is no secret that proper lighting can set the right ambiance that suits your mood. Taking that into consideration, Tronsmart designed the TB01 smart RGB light bulb that comes with wireless dimming feature and works with Alexa & Google Assistant.

Equipped with a whopping 16 million RGB colors, the TB01 smart RGB light bulb usually sells for $21.99, but you can buy it for just $17.99 on GeekBuying. In order to extend this 18% discount, all you need to do is to use coupon code GIZ_RUWAQLEY at the time of checking out.
The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $3 by reducing your grand total to just $16.99 even before you place your order. Although the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing, you can still visit this link to grab the discount.

20 LEDs Natural Dried Wreath DIY Round Rattan String Light Wreaths Christmas Door Wall Wedding Decoration

If you have run out of Christmas decoration ideas, you might want to take a gander at this LED lighting, decoration lights that comprise 20 LEDs. The device draws its juices from two CR2032 batteries and is a great choice for various occasions including Christmas, Valentine’s Day, wedding, party etc.

While the original asking price of the item is $17.99, you can buy it for just $7.99 on GeekBuying. if this 56% discount doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code GIZ_LEKKDQGA to save an extra $2 at the time of checking out.

The aforesaid coupon brings your already modest grand total further down to only $5.99. You can visit this link to check out more details about this eye-catching decorative item and avail the discount before the promo wraps up!

Solar Powered Waterproof String Light

This solar-powered decoration light features a 6m string light with 30 LEDs that consume less power and offers longer life expectancy. Moreover, the solar Christmas light can be easily recharged so that you do not need to spend money on buying batteries on a regular basis.

This eco-friendly Christmas light doesn’t need an AC input since it can be recharged sunlight and is equipped with a built-in rechargeable battery. While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a decorative item offering comparable features, this solar-powered light will set you back only $12.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a significant 45% reduction in the item’s original selling price of $23.54. You can use coupon code GIZ_IFZTTSMH and get an extra $2 off before checking out. The coupon helps you bring your order value down to only $11.99. You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promotion sale ends today.

LD4271 Smart LED Sensor Light

Designed to turn on automatically at dusk and switch off at dawn without requiring any sort of manual intervention, this nightlight comes with a built-in sensitive light sensor. The device adopts the low power LED technology in a bid to bring energy consumption as low as 0.5W (max).

The LD4271 LED light normally sells for $3.99, but it has now gone up for sale bearing a considerably lowered price tag of only $2.99 on GeekBuying. In addition to taking advantage of this 25% discount, you can apply coupon code GIZ_FKUOTENJ and reduce your grand total to just $1.99.

While the coupon helps you save an extra $1, it is worth noting that it is likely to expire in a little while. You can visit this link to avail the discount before the promotion sale comes to an end.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Forbidden city edition goes on sale today for 4999 Yuan (~$725)

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Simranpal Singh

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Dec 12, 2018

We know its been quite some time since Xiaomi has announced the Mi Mix 3 Forbidden city edition. Today, it has put both the Mi Mix 3 Forbidden City edition and sapphire blue ceramic edition on sale for 4999 Yuan ($725) and 3599 Yuan ($522) respectively in China. The sale of both the devices will be live at 10:00 am Beijing Time.

Among both the devices, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 sapphire blue uses a ceramic blue color which is jointly developed by the Palace Museum. While the Mi Mix 3 Forbidden City packs a blue hue and gold engraving. It comes with a mythical creature on its back and a 24K gold figurine.

It is the only variant of the Mi Mix 3 which carries a 10 GB RAM and 256 GB of Internal storage. It will also come with a wireless charger which can charge your device with upto 10W fast charging. The exclusive variant of the device also comes with a protective case and a dedicated theme.

Ultimately, there are a lot of goodies which will help it to distinguish from the standard version of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. The sapphire blue color edition comes in 8GB RAM + 128 GB storage and is priced at 3599 Yuan. While Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 forbidden city is available at 4999 Yuan with 10 GB RAM + 256 GB internal storage.

Additionally, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 carries a 6.39-inch Samsung AMOLED display with the resolution of 2340×1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Further, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with variable RAM as per the edition you are buying. In the camera department, Xiaomi has improved a lot with the front facing dual shooters of 24 megapixels + 2 megapixels. Though, on the rear side, there’s a 12 megapixel + 12-megapixel telephone lens.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G version 5G video calling demoed live in China

In order to sustain a full day usage, it hosts a 3200 mAh battery.

So, what are you guys now waiting for? Just head over to the source to buy it before it goes out of stock.

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OnePlus 5G phone release date will be set before the end of May 2019

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 12, 2018

Many smartphone OEMs including OnePlus are expected to release 5G smartphones in the coming the year. Recent reports have suggested that the 5G phone from OnePlus will go official in early 2019. In a recent interview with CNET, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau revealed some information on the upcoming OnePlus 5G phone. He also confirmed that the company will be releasing its first 5G smartphone before the end of May 2019.

In the previous week, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei had said in an interview to the The Verge that the reason why OnePlus is launching a 5G phone in early 2019 is that it wants its engineer to work on the nuances of 5G that will help in releasing 5G smartphones in future. Even Lau is not expecting huge sales from its first 5G phone since the 5G technology will be in early stages in the coming year. However, the market for 5G phones is expected to grow significantly in the coming year.

The company is planning to launch its first 5G smartphone before the end of May 2019. According to Lau, by becoming one of the first companies to launch a 5G phone, OnePlus can develop a premium 5G smartphone with best user experience.

As far as pricing of the phone is concerned, the upcoming OnePlus 5G smartphone may cost $200 to $300 more than the OnePlus 6T since it will include costlier 5G components. Lau has confirmed that the first OnePlus 5G phone won’t be called OnePlus 7. It will end up as a product from a new lineup. The smartphone will be fueled by Snapdragon 855 chipset which includes the necessary X50 LTE modem for 5G connectivity.

Read More: OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition announced with 10 GB RAM, 30W Warp Charge and refreshed design

Europe will be the first market to receive the first 5G smartphone from the company. The Chinese firm has teamed up with U.K carrier EE for its upcoming 5G phone. Later on, the device will be made available in other regions of the world. In the U.S., the OnePlus 5G smartphone is expected to be available through AT&T and Verizon. Rumors have it that OnePlus could be present at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) tech expo in February 2019 to showcase its first 5G phone to the world.

Buy Top PC Accessories At Heavily Discounted Prices On Banggood; Get An 18% Off Coupon

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Check Out Banggood’s Christmas Sale On PC Accessories

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Dec 12, 2018

Computer accessories (computer peripherals) are not only important for operating your PC, but they are also useful for performing specialist tasks and enhancing the overall performance of your personal computer. On the downside, these accessories don’t come cheap.

In a bid to make high-end computer peripherals available to the cost-conscious buyers this festive season, Banggood has launched a new promo dubbed ‘Merry Christmas.’ Aside from featuring a slew of heavily discounted PC accessories, this recently kicked off promo offers an 18% off for Christmas Sale coupon as well.

The first section dubbed, ‘Computer Peripherals’ features a wide selection of keyboards and all sorts of other accessories that you can now buy at considerably lowered prices on Banggood. For the sake of an instance, the HXSJ H100 Dragon gaming mouse normally sells for $12 but is currently available bearing a considerably lowered price tag of only $7.99.
In addition to taking advantage of this 33% discount, you can apply coupon code xmas1225 to get an extra $1.44 off before proceeding to checkout. In other words, the coupon brings your already lowered order value further down to only $6.55.

Note that the aforesaid coupon can be used to get an extra 18% off on all items included in this Christmas Sale event.

You can get great discounts on a slew of top-branded pen drives, USB flash drives, and Micro SD cards in the following category dubbed, ‘Drives and Storage.’ Likewise, all items included in the ‘Networking’ section have gone up for sale carrying unbeatable prices on Banggood.

The concluding category called ‘Computer Components’ features a myriad of highly useful items like CPU coolers, desktop computer memory, and an LCD writing tablet just to name a few. More importantly, all items included in this segment are up for grabs for lowered prices.

You can head straight to this link to check out the promotion page and grab the big discounts. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the 18% off coupon is slated to expire at 00:00:00 on December 31st.

Buy Toys And Apparels At Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying; Get Big Coupons And Lots More!

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Check Out GeekBuying’s Holiday Discounts On Toys And Apparels

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Dec 12, 2018

Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers who do not fancy spending a lot of money buying expensive Xmas gifts, GeekBuying has launched a major ‘Toys & Apparel Holiday Discounts’ promo that will help you save a considerable amount of money this holiday season.

Aside from doling out big discounts on a wide range of toys and apparels, the Chinese online store is giving buyers a chance to save extra money in the form of coupon codes that can be used when your grand total exceeds a specific amount. For instance, if your order value is more than $50, you can use coupon code XMASTOYS to save an extra $3 while checking out.

Likewise, if your cart value is more than $30, you can apply coupon code XMASALE1 and get an extra $3 off. However, if you shop for more than $60, you can use coupon code XMASALE2 and save an extra $50 before proceeding to checkout.

The promo has been split into multiple categories to help users find what they’re looking for without breaking a sweat. The ‘Toys & Hobbies’ has further been divided into various sub-categories that feature high-end RC toys carrying price tags under $10, $10-$50, $50-$100 and above $100.

The ‘Apparel’ category, on the other hand, comprises three smaller groups called Men’s Clothing, Shoes & Bags, and Accessories. Each item included in the aforesaid categories has gone up for sale carrying significantly lowered prices. But that’s not all.

Aside from grabbing noteworthy discounts, you can save more money if you buy these items using GeekBuying App. The ‘Local Stock’ section comprises ES Stock, DE Stock, PL Stock, and IT Stock.

Let us check out a few other items that you can buy on GeekBuying without burning a hole in your pocket. We’ll even provide coupons that you can use to get extra discounts.

939A Multifunction Dancing Mini Pocket Robot

This is an intelligent robot that you can buy for your kids without spending a lot of money. This pocket robot would normally set you back $10.99 on online stores, but you can now buy it for $9.99 on GeekBuying.

You can extend this 9% discount simply by using coupon code GIZ_WVXUNVDO to get an extra $1 off during the checkout process. The coupon helps you bring your already reduced grand total further down to $8.99.
Note that you only have 6 days to get the 939A at this unbeatable price so follow this link to avail the discount without wasting time.

Xiaomi Mitu Engineering Crane Building Blocks Toys Simulate RC Car

Xiaomi’s popular Youpin sub-brands brings endless fun for your kids with this simple-but-fun building block engineering crane. The item is a great choice for DIY. Kids can follow the graphics manual in order to build them together.

While this Youpin-branded engineering crane usually sells for $63.99, you can now buy it for just $49.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 22% drop in the item’s original asking price but if that doesn’t impress you much, you can apply coupon code GIZ_SHYLYEZO and save $12 more.
In other words, you can reduce your order value to only $45.99 by applying the above-mentioned coupon before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

You can visit this link to buy this amazing engineering crane for a heavily discounted price before the promo ends in 6 days.

Feiyu Tech WG2X 3-Axis Wearable Action Camera

Looking for an action camera that’s loaded with awe-inspiring features but doesn’t cost a bomb? The Feiyu Tech WG2X might just fill the bill.

This feature-laden action camera from Feiyu Tech comes with a lightweight gimbal so that you can easily carry it everywhere you go. Unlike other high-end action cameras that offer comparable features, the WG2X doesn’t carry a steep price tag.
In fact, you can now buy it for just $169.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 6% discount on the device’s original selling price of $179.99. On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_NNBZGPPW and get an extra $10 off at the time of checking out.

With the help of the coupon, you can slash your grand total to only $159.99. On the downside, the promo will only be valid for a limited period of time. You can head straight to this link to avail the discount before the promo ends.

SKMEI 0926 Unisex Fashion Creative Watch

If you fancy wearing unique watches without shelling out a fortune, you might want to take a gander at the SKMEI 0926, which is an LED watch equipped with numerous LED lights. This eye-catching device features an S1 button that the wearer needs to press in order to check the time score, number of days etc.

This one-of-a-kind watch normally sells for $29.99, but GeekBuying is giving you a chance to buy it for only $15.99. Moreover, this 47% discount can be increased by applying coupon code GIZ_JVLQDAIB during the checkout process.
The coupon helps you save $8 extra by reducing your grand total to only $9.99. If you’re interested in taking advantage of this discount which is valid for the black, and silver color versions, you can follow this link. It is worth noting that the promo is slated to end in only two days.

OnePlus CEO speaks on plans for a smaller phone, 5G and other upcoming innovations

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Dec 12, 2018

At the fringes of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Technology Summit in Maui last week, PCMag caught up with OnePlus CEO Pete Lau who granted the tech blog an interview. The chat which was done using an interpreter centred on the company’s plans going forward.

Pete Lau, during the chat, reeled out some interesting details about the company’s latest flagship OnePlus 6T. He also delved into the upcoming 5G phone, and other new OnePlus devices. Lau revealed that its latest flagship OnePlus 6T which was launched in the US in partnership with TMobile has had impressive sales which at present is 249% more than the OnePlus 6 sales in the US. The interview was apparently to promote the OnePlus 6T Mclaren edition which is now official with a whopping 10GB of RAM, 256GB of storage and a 30W charger that gives a day’s firepower in just 20 minutes. Amazing! The device also comes with a $699 price tag as against $549 for the OP6T.

The CEO also spoke on the removal of the 3.5mm audio jack on the OP6T which he admitted was a difficult decision to take. He also hinted that the audio jack was removed to make way for a bigger battery. The OP6T battery is bigger than that of its predecessor. Here comes the cheering news for those who would love to see OnePlus release a small display smartphone. Pete Lau also disclosed that he would love to make a smaller phone, but that battery capacity is the number one reason why the company is yet to do that. Pretty much every smartphone the company’s launched since the OnePlus 5 has been roughly the same size, with some slightly larger dimensions here and there. Lau admits, “I see a lot of demand for [smaller phones]. But looking at the industry, the technology of batteries hasn’t changed too much over all these years. If we can solve the battery problem, we would definitely make a smaller one. No doubt, the company isn’t going to be releasing a smaller phone anytime soon.

5G technology was yet another interesting topic that was discussed during the interview. According to Lau, the OnePlus 5G phone will be based on sub-6GHz frequency bands, which Lau says are easier to build. This will likely keep users in the US locked on T-Mobile which is the only carrier that uses the sub-6 wave. Lau stated, “The whole industry knows that it’s easier to build for sub-6 than for millimeter wave”. Both Verizon’s and AT&T’s 5G networks will have mmWave builds. However, he equally stated that by next year the company will find a solution for millimeter wave. Other aspects that were also discussed include beefing up security for its users’ data. He also threw up the possibility of having new camera capabilities on its next-gen model. He also restated that OnePlus will be releasing a smart TV but “not until it is ready”.

Buy Christmas Gifts That Won’t Set You Back More Than $39.9 On Banggood; Get A 30% Off Coupon And More!

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Check Out Banggood’s Christmas Big Bargain Sale

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Dec 12, 2018

Looking for Christmas gift ideas that won’t empty your pocket? Banggood’s got your back!

With the most wonderful time of year just around the corner, everyone’s thoughts turn to giving. But if you have run out of gift ideas or aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on presents, you’ve come to the right place.

As part of its latest promo dubbed ‘Christmas Big Bargain,’ Banggood is offering a wide selection of items at unbeatable prices. Moreover, the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is also giving buyers save a considerable amount of extra money in the form of an up to 30% off coupon.

The ‘Top Recommended’ section features well-received items like Xiaomi’s Mi Band 3 smart wristband that would normally set you back $59.99 but is currently available for a dropped price of $26.99. You can use coupon code 39miband to bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $23.39.
You can take advantage of the Lucky Box that comes with content that you cannot see before buying it. In order to win the mysterious item, all you need to do is to buy a Box. Note that the item inside will be carrying a higher value than what you pay, making the Box a great deal.

Likewise, you can buy Christmas Lucky Stocking in the next section called ‘Beyond your expectations.’ While there’s only a short description of what’s inside the Lucky Stocking, it is worth noting that the value of the item inside will be higher than what you pay. In other words, this is an unmissable deal.

If you fancy buying more than just one piece of an item in a bid to save money, you can head straight to the next category called ‘Buy More Get More Discount.’ Those looking for a perfect gift for boys can check out the ‘Gifts for Him’ section that has further been divided into The Newest Device, RC Toys, Electronics & Tools and Sports & Outdoor sub-categories.

Banggood is giving girls a lot to cheer about in the section called ‘Gifts for Her.’ This category is brimming with great gifts that will surely sweep women off their feet. You can choose products that have been separated into different sub-categories including Squishy, Clothing and Apparel, Bags & Shoes and Charming Girl necessaries.

The ‘Christmas Party Deals’ segment features Christmas themed party supplies that you can buy at heavily discounted prices. The aforesaid section has been divided into Christmas Lighting, Christmas Ornament, Home & Garden, and Music Instrument sub-categories in a bid to expedite the search process.

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

Vivo NEX Dual Display vs Nubia X vs Oppo Find X: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Dec 11, 2018

Vivo, Nubia, and Oppo revolutionized smartphones’ designs in 2018 by getting rid of the silly notch while still realizing full borderless displays. Vivo released the first device with a motorized pop-up camera, Nubia realized the first dual-display smartphone which can use the rear cameras as selfie cameras, and Oppo made the first smartphone with a slider design and a screen-to-body ratio superior to 85%. Here we compared their latest flagships: Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition, Nubia X with dual-display and Oppo Find X with its slider design.

Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition vs Nubia X vs Oppo Find X

	Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition	Nubia X	Oppo Find X
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157.2 x 75.3 x 8.1 mm, 199 g	154.1 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm, 181 g	156.7 x 74.2 x 9.6 mm, 186 g
DISPLAY	Front display: 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED Rear display: 5.49 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD), Super AMOLED	Front display: 6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), LTPS IPS LCD Rear display: 5.1 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels (HD+), OLED	6.42 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 19.5:9 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	10 GB RAM, 128 GB	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, Funtouch OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, Nubia UI	Android 8.1 Oreo, ColorOS 5.1
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 12 + 2 MP + TOF Camera, f/1.8 + f/1.8 + f/1.3	Dual 16 + 24 MP, f/1.8 + f/1.7	Dual 16 + 20 MP, f/2.0 + f/2.2, OIS 25 MP, f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3500 mAh, fast charging with fast charging 22.5W	3800 mAh, fast charging with Quick Charge 4.0, wireless charging 15W	3730 mAh, fast charging (VOOC Flash Charge) 5V / 4A
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, dual display	Dual SIM slot, dual display	Dual SIM slot, pop up cameras

Design

Innovative aesthetics in each case, you should make your tastes decide. Vivo NEX Dual Display and Nubia X both come with two displays, one on the front and one on the back, so most of the surfaces of these phones are covered by a screen. Oppo Find X has a slider design with motorized parts and it features a slightly higher screen-to-body ratio. But on the other hand, it is a thicker device. All of them have an aluminum frame and a glass back, but Oppo Find X should have more resistant glasses as they feature the Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Display

Vivo NEX Dual Display offers an overall better display quality, not only because it has two displays, but also because both of them are AMOLED panels with a Full HD resolution. It boasts brilliant colors and a high level of detail. Nubia X has two displays but their quality is not so high as the first is an above-average but still, midrange-class LCD display and the second is an OLED panel but its resolution is just HD. Oppo Find X has a very nice and even bigger screen, even though it remains far from the best flagships’ displays. Oppo Find X and Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition have an in-display fingerprint reader, while Nubia X has two side-mounted fingerprint readers.

Hardware/Software

All come with an octa-core Snapdragon 845 flagship SoC by Qualcomm, but given that Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition has 10 GB of RAM, it is the most interesting device when it comes to pure performance. But Nubia X comes with more internal storage: up to 512 GB. Noone of these handsets integrates a micro SD slot to expand the internal storage, while all of them come with a customized UI based on Android. However, Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition is the only one based on Android Pie out of the box. So, overall, if you care about software and performance, Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition is the best.

Camera

Talking about cameras, on the paper Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition is again the winner with its 12 MP triple camera able to calculate distance and depth. Nubia X comes at the second place, but note that Nubia X and Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition do not feature a front camera. Thanks to their dual displays, you can use their rear cameras for selfies too. Oppo Find X is the only to sport a front sensor and it is one of the best selfie cameras out there. But the rear camera is a bit disappointing, that is why I would pick Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition.

Battery

Nubia X has the biggest battery and, thanks to its secondary HD+ OLED display on the back it is able to consume less energy. That is why it is the winner of the battery comparison. The second place goes to Oppo Find X and its 3730 mAh battery which integrates the fastest charging technology. Even though it comes at the last place, Vivo NEX Dual Display still comes with a more than sufficient battery which should provide a decent battery life in every scenario.

Price

Prices are the weak point of innovative devices, but it is not the case of the Nubia X which was launched with a starting price tag of just $510/€450. Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition debuted with prices of about $720/€635 and $871/€770, but you can already grab a unit of the Oppo Find X for less than $680/€600 in the global market. Vivo NEX Dual Display is still not on the shelves as it was announced earlier today. Vivo NEX Dual Display is definitely the best smartphone of the trio and it wins this comparison, but if you want to save money Nubia X will be more than sufficient for all your needs.

Read More: Vivo NEX 2 launched as Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition with three cameras, 10GB RAM & more

Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition vs Nubia X vs Oppo Find X: PRO and CONS

Vivo NEX Dual Display

PROS

Full borderless design
Dual display
In-display fingerprint reader
Outstanding hardware
Up to 10 GB RAM

CONS

Smaller battery

Nubia X

PROS

Dual display
Bigger battery
Full borderless
Affordable price
Good camera

CONS

Worse display quality

Oppo Find X

PROS

Nice screen
High screen-to-body ratio
Amazing hardware
Very fast charging tech

CONS

Thicker

Vivo phone with Snapdragon 845 and 10GB RAM seen on Geekbench may be Vivo Z3 Pro

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Dec 11, 2018

The Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition launched today as the first Vivo phone with 10GB of RAM. A Geekbench result has revealed it won’t be the only one for long.

An unknown Vivo phone that also has 10GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 845 processor has been benchmarked which confirms it is a flagship. The device was seen on the benchmarking site yesterday under the name “vivo vivo 1813” which is quite different from the benchmark name of the Vivo NEX Dual Display – vivo V1821A.

However, the model number is similar to that of the Vivo Z3i (V1813A) and Vivo Z3 (V1813BA). So does this mean this a pro version of the Vivo Z3? Seems very likely. The Z-series was introduced this year and has the Z1, Z1 Lite, Z1i and Z10 as members including the aforementioned Z3 and Z3i.

The phone scored 2371 points in the single-core test and 8326 in the multi-core test. Geekbench also revealed it is running Android Pie.

The Vivo NEX S and Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition are the two Vivo flagships with a Snapdragon 845 chipset but it seems they will soon be joined by a third phone which may launch as the Vivo Z3 Pro.

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Vivo NEX 2 launched as Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition with three cameras, 10GB RAM & more

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Dec 11, 2018

The Vivo model that we have all been waiting for is finally here. Just that it wasn’t launched as Vivo NEX 2 as expected but instead it is dubbed Vivo Nex Dual Display Edition. It’s not hard to know why it bears that name. The device comes with two displays, one at the back and one on the front but this is very much different to the type you’ll find on the likes of Yotaphone, Meizu Pro 7 etc. Another spectacular feature on the Nex Dual Display edition is the 3D TOF stereo camera it packs.

Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition Specs, Design & Features

The Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition is very much different from the first-gen Vivo NEX as there isn’t a pop-up camera this time around. We can’t be so sure but that could be an indication that the company may have given up on that design style. It is also possible that we might see another model in the first half of 2019 with the pop-up camera design.

Talking of the specifications, the Vivo NEX Dual Display edition is rich in features. It packs a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED bezel-less display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and extra tall 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Vivo says the display comes with 91.63% screen ratio. The rear display is equally a quality Super AMOLED instead of a grayscale display. The size is also pretty impressive- 5.49 inches with the traditional FHD resolution of 1920x1080pixels with the standard 16:9 aspect ratio. As expected of a flagship device, the Vivo NEX Dual is powered by a Snapdragon 845 chipset and will be available in 10GB of RAM coupled with 128GB of non-expandable storage.

Now, to the headline-making triple camera setup, it may interest you to note that the NEX Dual doesn’t have a front-facing camera. So, that explains why Vivo could ditch the pop-up design. On the other hand, there are three camera sensors at the back. For configuration, the main sensor is a 12MP one with OIS and f/1.79 aperture lens while the secondary camera has a 2MP sensor with f/1.8 which is perhaps a depth sensor. The third camera is a 3D TOF (time of flight) and will be deployed primarily for advanced face unlock. In addition, the 3D TOF camera offers some advanced features like personalized beautification, 3D modelling of the user’s face, etc. There is a flash at the extreme left of the sensors while the two main sensors are circled by a star light ring. The ring light illuminates during gameplay, when the camera timer is ticking and a few other occasions. The camera setup is also optimised for AI screen recognition, Body and Face Shaping. Apart from the Face Unlock, there is also an in-display fingerprint sensor. For software, the Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition comes with Android 9.0 Pie modified with Funtouch OS 4.5. It also comes with Vivo’s JOVI voice assistant. The device gets its juice from a 3500mAh battery with support for 10V/2.25A fast charging.

Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition Price & Available

The premium device comes clutching a pricey 4,998 yuan ($723) and is presently up for pre-order in China via Jingdong (JD.com), Suning, Tmall etc. It is available in Star Purple and Ice Field Blue colours. The device will go on sale on December 29. There is no word yet on its global release itinerary but we expect some information on that to pop up soon.

Meizu releases Flyme 7 Experience for Meizu 16th series

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Dec 11, 2018

Meizu‘s Flyme Experience is a lite version of an upcoming version of Flyme. It is a way for users to experience some new features of the upcoming version rather than opting into a full beta program. If you are on a stable version of Flyme, you can simply download it without going through all the stress associated with beta versions. Another advantage it brings is that users can easily downgrade to their previous Flyme version if they don’t like it or run into issues.

Today, Meizu announced Flyme 7 Experience is now available for the Meizu 16th series. So if you own a Meizu 16th or Meizu 16th Plus, you can register to get the update and it will be pushed to your device. Those who manually download it to their device will have to create a backup of their data and wipe the phone before they can install it.

To be able to use Flyme 7 Experience on the Meizu 16th and Meizu 16th Plus, owners have to first update their devices to the latest stable version of Flyme. For the Meizu 16th, this latest version is Flyme 7.1.1.3A while Meizu 16th Plus owners have to be on version 7.1.3.3A.

LG launches the LG X5 in Japan, a rebranded G7 One

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Dec 11, 2018

LG has announced the LG X5 for the Japanese market. The device is basically a rebranded LG G7 One that was first announced at IFA 2018 in Berlin, Germany. The major difference is that the G7 One comes with Android 8.1 Oreo but the X5 runs Android 9.0 Pie from the go. However, the G7 One has already gotten updated to Android Pie, thanks to the Android One program. The device also arrives with an outstanding design coupled with an impressive specs lineup.

The LG X5, or G7 One if you like, has as its standout feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset which is last year’s flagship SoC from Qualcomm. It also rolls out with Android One just like its contemporary. Specs wise, the LG X5 sports a 6.1-inch QHD+ notch-bearing display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 835 chipset onboard teams up with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 32GB of storage (UFS 2.1). The storage can be expanded via a microSD card slot which will allow you to add up to an additional 512MB of storage. On the camera end, you get a single 16MP rear camera with a f/1.6 aperture and a 71° wide angle lens and a single 8MP f/1.9 80° front-facing camera. The X5 also packs a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor located below the rear camera and there is equally a dedicated Google Assistant button. Other features on the device include a 3.5mm audio jack, Hi-Fi Quad DAC, DTS-X audio and a Boombox speaker like the G7 ThinQ.

Further, the LG X5 comes with an IP-68 waterproof and dustproof build and the build is also MIL-STD-810G certified. For connectivity, you get NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB-C port. It also has an FM radio. The X5 has a 3,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 and runs Android 9 out of the box. It will be available in Mystic White and New Moroccan Blue. As for the price, Y! Mobile offers it for JPY 83,484 or around $740 with a 24-month plan.

OPPO R17 and OPPO R17 Pro New Year Edition to launch December 17, registrations now open

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Dec 11, 2018

In what seems to have become an annual tradition that started with the OPPO R9s, OPPO has announced it will unveil a New Year’s edition of the OPPO R17 duo on December 17.

The New Year Edition models of the R-series are known for their red color and the poster for the launch hints at that being the case for the OPPO R17 and OPPO R17 Pro too. The specs will remain the same as that of the regular variants but the packaging should be different.

The event will begin at 1800 hrs and hold in Shanghai. OPPO has already opened registration for those interested in picking up either phones this holiday.

The OPPO R17 has a 6.4-inch 2280 x 1080 AMOLED display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 670 processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It has 16MP + 5MP dual rear cameras and a 25MP f/2.0 front-facing camera. There is also an in-display fingerprint scanner and a 3,500mAh battery.

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Huawei Nova 3 Receiving EMUI 9.0 Android Pie, Few Other Nova Series Phones in Line

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Dec 11, 2018

While Huawei is set to announce a probable Nova 3 successor this month, the Huawei Nova 3 itself is getting EMUI 9.0 with Android Pie. The handset that was announced in July this year has been under testing for Android Pie since some time. However, it seems Huawei is now ready to seed the update via OTA to some regions. Do note that not all variants are receiving the update and a post on Reddit shows the Chinese variant has received the update.

Furthermore, Huawei has also released a timeline for other handsets that are progressing on EMUI 9.0 with Android Pie. Below are the devices.

Nova 2s has released a beta version on November 20th
Nova 3i started beta recruitment on November 28th
Nova 3e expects to launch beta recruitment in January
Maimang 7 has launched a beta survey on November 28

Speaking about the Nova 3 update, it weighs around 4.7GB in size and comes with build number PAR-AL00 9.0.0.101. That’s quite a big update and if any Chinese user wishes to update their Nova 3, he/she should probably check for adequate internal storage before downloading the OTA. However, users might want to consider updating in the first place because there’s a big change in the update.

RELATED: Huawei Nova 4 images leaked on TENAA; Official teaser video and live shots also appear

With regards to the features, the changelog mentions that EMUI 9.0 removes support for third-party launchers which means users will be stuck with EMUI after the update. That’s a pretty disappointing move if you’re into third-party launchers like Nova. Other than that, the update spruces up the battery life, animations and even face unlock is faster than before. The new HiVision feature that detects food and calories was also found to be very accurate by the Reddit user who posted the changelog.

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OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition announced with 10 GB RAM, 30W Warp Charge and refreshed design

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Dec 11, 2018

OnePlus has unveiled the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition as the limited-edition variant of the OnePlus 6T phone that was announced at the end of October. OnePlus has collaborated with British automotive manufacturer McLaren Automotive for giving birth to the special OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition smartphone. In terms of specs, it is not very different from it regular. The handset has arrived with a refreshed design and it is packed with 10 GB of RAM. The smartphone also introduces the Warp Charge as the successor for Dash Charge rapid charging technology.

OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Features and Specifications

In terms of design, the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition features a carbon-fiber texture under its rear glass which becomes when direct light falls on it. An orange lining which shines when viewed from different angles can be seen at the bottom of the glass back. The orange lining continues on both sides and fades into the black color of the rear. The McLaren logo is placed towards the bottom of the rear shell.

For superior performance, the Chinese manufacturer has packed in 10 GB of RAM on the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition smartphone. It also comes with rapid charging technology called Warp Charge which is the former name of Dash Charge. The Warp Charge 30 allows the smartphone to gain 50-percent battery juice in just twenty minutes. The retail package of the phone has 30W charger. The box package includes a McLaren logo called Speedmark. It is built with AA-grade carbon fiber which was used in the McLaren’s MCL33 2018 F1 car.

Like the regular version of the OnePlus 6T, the newly introduced McLaren Edition features a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED screen with waterdrop notch. It produces full HD+ resolution. The display of the is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader and it is well-protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6 layer.

The Snapdragon 845 chipset is present under the hood of the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition. It comes in a single storage version of 256 GB. It is packed with 3,700mAh battery. The smartphone is loaded with OxygenOS flavored Android 9 Pie OS. The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition lacks a 3.5mm audio jack and a microSD card slot. For photography, the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition features 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup on the rear and a selfie shooter of 16-megapixel on the front.

Read More: OnePlus 6T fingerprint sensor gets better and faster over time, claims the company

OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Pricing and Release Date

The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition has landed in a price tag of 649 pounds (~$819) in Western Europe and North America. This pricing makes it the most expensive OnePlus smartphone ever. The official sales of the smartphone will begin in these regions on Dec. 13. The limited-edition phone will be also launched in India on Dec. 12 and in China on Dec. 14.

Honor V20 reservations started on JD ahead of December 26 launch

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Dec 11, 2018

Honor V20 is scheduled to get announced on Dec. 26 through an unveil event in Beijing, China. Around two weeks ahead of its official launch, the smartphone has now been listed on Jingdong Mall for reservations.

The Honor V20 JD listing carries a pricing of 9,998 Yuan. The listing states that it is not the real cost of the device. The Chinese manufacturer will be confirming the price of the Honor V20 at its unveil event later this month. The poster present on the JD listing confirms on the key features of the smartphone.

The Honor V20 will be equipped with Link Turbo technology which combines 4G and Wi-Fi signals for uninterrupted internet connectivity. The second key feature mentioned on the poster is the in-display camera hole design which allows it to deliver full screen experience. The third key feature of the Honor V20 is its Sony IMX586 48-megapixel AI ultra-clear photography.

The Honor V20 is rumored to feature a 6.4-inch display that will carry support for full HD+ resolution of 2310 x 1080 pixels. It will be running on Android 9 Pie OS.

For photography, the Honor V20 is expected to feature a triple camera setup with 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 as its main sensor. Here are the official camera samples of the V20 smartphone. The smartphone is also tipped to be equipped with a ToF (Time of Flight) 3D camera sensor for precise creation of 3D models of objects and people for AR.

The Honor V20 smartphone will be fueled by Kirin 980 chipset. None of the leaks have revealed the battery size of the V20. Through its 3C certification it has been known that it will be arriving with 22.5W fast charging support.

Read More: Honor says it has grown up, reveals new logo

The Honor V20 is speculated to be priced at 2,799 Yuan in China. Honor has confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on Jan. 22 to announce the Honor View 20 which is the international edition of the V20 handset.

MIUI 10.1 brings Android Pie stable update to the POCOPHONE F1

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Dec 11, 2018

Just a short while after receiving a beta update, Xiaomi has released a stable update that brings Android Pie to the POCOPHONE F1.

The update has not started to roll out yet as an OTA but you can grab the file and load it manually on to your device. The update comes as MIUI 10.1.3.0 and is 1.7GB in size. There isn’t much to the changelog but the camera app now supports Google Lens, issues with Android Auto has been fixed and the issue with the microphone not working after plugging in earphones has also been fixed.

According to some comments on the XDA forum for the phone, there are some issues that have not been fixed or seem to have returned such as keyboard lag, notification handling, and touch lag on PUBG. You may want to go through the whole thread to get more info.

POCOPHONE F1 Android Pie update — Image source: thesoupthief (POCOPHONE F1 XDA Forums)

The update can be manually downloaded here if you don’t want to wait. If you are not eager to get on Android Pie, the OTA should soon hit your device.

The POCOPHONE F1 is an affordable flagship launched by Xiaomi. It has a 6.18-inch 2246 x 1080 screen, a Snapdragon 845 processor and up to 8GB of RAM. Storage capacity starts at 64GB and maxes out at 256GB. A MicroSD card slot which doubles as a second SIM slot will let you add up to an extra 256GB of space.

The phone has a 12MP + 5MP dual camera combo on its back. It nearly even won a blind camera test put up by popular tech YouTuber, MKBHD. It was defeated only by the Huawei Mate 20 Pro in a test that includes heavyweights such as Google’s Pixel 3, Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9, LG’s V40 ThinQ and Apple’s iPhone XS.

Nokia 7 receives Android 9 Pie in China

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Dec 11, 2018

HMD Global has been hard at work updating its phones to Android Pie. Just as the Android One versions of its phones have been getting the updates, so also have the Chinese versions. Today, it is the turn of the Nokia 7 to get its own slice of Android Pie in China.

The update comes a few days after the Nokia 6 (2018) also received the update in China. Other than Android Pie features, the update brings other new features to the phone such as support for Dual-SIM Dual-VoLTE, support for HD calls, and an optimized battery management system. It also brings support for aptX and aptX HD for Bluetooth audio, a redesigned camera UI and app store.

The Nokia 7 was released in 2017. It has a 5.2-inch 1080p display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and Gorilla Glass 3 on top. It is powered by the Snapdragon 630 processor and comes with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

A single 16MP f/1.8 camera with Zeiss optics sits on its back and a 5MP f/2.0 camera is in front for selfies. It also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and Bluetooth 5.0. It packs a 3000mAh battery with support for 18W fast-charging.

Huawei 5G tech still trusted by several countries including France and German- China’s Foreign Ministry

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Dec 11, 2018

Huawei has been having an amazing run in the release and sales of its smartphones, bringing in innovations that distinguish its flagship phones from of those of its competitors. But the furore generated by the company’s ban in the U.S still continues to resonate even in other climes. New Zealand and Australia recently announced that they will not be deploying Huawei’s 5G infrastructure due to security concerns. Just recently, Japan was added to the list of countries that won’t deploy Huawei’s 5G technology. However, the Chinese tech giant is undeterred and apparently still has several partners globally to patronise its 5G equipment.

A recent report covered by Chinese website Globaltimes quotes a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to have revealed that companies from more than 20 countries have signed commercial deals on fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks with Huawei. The comment became necessary after media reports emerged that Japan’s big three telecom operators plan not to use 5G equipment from China’s Huawei and ZTE.

According to Lu Kang, spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “Many countries believe Huawei is trustworthy and a partner for cooperation.” The spokesperson was reported to have specifically mentioned Portugal, France and Germany and opined that such examples were enough to show that Huawei is gaining trust from an increasing number of global partners. Beijing has reportedly contacted Tokyo through diplomatic channels to register its objection to discrimination of any of the Chinese companies operating in Japan.

Huawei recently disclosed that it has invested $600 million on 5G basic research since 2013. The company also stated that it spent 4 billion yuan ($575 million) on developing 5G technology in 2017 alone. Huawei also hinted that it has more than 50 commercial deals for 5G globally. This includes pilot projects consisting of over 100 base stations which have already been set up in Doha, London, and Seoul while over 10,000 5G base stations have been shipped abroad.