Lenovo Z5s hits 3C and MIIT with triple camera module on the rear, launching soon!

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Nov 27, 2018

Recent reports have revealed that Samsung is planning to revamp its mid-range series of smartphones. It is soon expected to release the all new Galaxy M lineup to replace its exciting Galaxy J, Galaxy On and Galaxy C phones. The company is reportedly working on Galaxy M phones with model numbers like SM-M205F and SM-M305F. Also, in order to cut down on the cost, it is expected to use LCD panels instead of AMOLED on its upcoming Galaxy A series of smartphones. A fresh report on SamMobile has revealed newer information on upcoming Galaxy A and Galaxy M phones.

Samsung is reportedly working on newer Galaxy A phones with model numbers like SM-A305F and SM-A505F. The latter will be a higher model with storage choices such as 64 GB and 128 GB. It is expected to be available in colors like black, white, silver, blue and pink. The SM-A305F will be a lower phone than SM-A505F since it is expected to arrive in 32 GB and 64 GB storage models. It may come in colors like black, white, blue and red.

Apart from SM-M205F and SM-M305F models, the South Korean firm is also speculated to be working on a cheaper phone with model number SM-M105F. It is tipped to arrive in 16 GB and 32 GB storage sizes. All the existing Galaxy M models are expected in Blue and Dark Grey options. The Samsung M series of smartphones is rumored to be aimed towards emerging markets.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy A8s massive leak reveals full specifications

There is no confirmation on the official names of the above phones. The recent trademarks by Samsung suggests that its upcoming phones may have double digits in their names such as Galaxy A30, Galaxy A50, Galaxy M20, Galaxy M30 and Galaxy M50. The recent appearance of Galaxy M20 phone on AnTuTu had suggested that it would be arriving with a notched display. There is no confirmation on whether phones in the M lineup will also include notched screens.

It may take some time for these phones to go official. There is a possibility that these details may change as their launch draws near. Hence, it is advisable to digest the report with a grain of salt.

Samsung Galaxy A8s massive leak reveals full specifications

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Nov 27, 2018

During the recently held launch event of the Galaxy A9s and Galaxy A6s, Samsung had hinted that its upcoming Galaxy A8s smartphone will be coming with an impressive display design. In the previous week, a German site had shared concept renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A8s smartphone. The publication has claimed that the concept model was created based on the technical specifications of the smartphone it had received from its source. Here is all the leaked information on the specs of the forthcoming Galaxy A8s phone.

The Galaxy A8s is rumored to feature Infinity-O display design which means its screen will be equipped with a hole on the upper-left comer for the selfie shooter. It is rumored to house a 6.39-inch LCD screen supplied by Chinese display maker BOE.

The Snapdragon 710 chipset could be present under the hood of the device. The SoC could be coupled with 6 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. It is tipped to arrive with an inbuilt storage of 128. The memory of the device can be expanded to up to 512 GB by adding a microSD card. It will be drawing power from a 3,400mAh battery.

The back panel of the Galaxy A8s features a triple camera unit that comprises of a 25-megapixel lens, a 5-megapixel lens and a 10-megapixel sensor. As of this writing, there is no confirmation on the type of lens, their apertures and features. It is tipped to feature 24-megapixel front-facing camera like the Galaxy A7 (2018), The front camera will be placed in a hole with a diameter of 6.7mm.

Read More:Samsung reportedly kickstarts mass production of Infinity-O displays

The Samsung Galaxy A8s will be measuring 159.11 x 74.88 x 7.38mm. it is likely to debut in January 2019 in blackish grey gradient color. The pricing and availability of the Galaxy A8s is still under the wraps.

What’s your opinion on the specs and concept design of the upcoming. Samsung Galaxy A8s? Share us your views by posting your comments below

Buy Oukitel U23 4G Phablet For Only $209.99 On GearBest

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Get 28% Off On OUKITEL U23 4G Phablet

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Nov 27, 2018

Oukitel made its hotly-anticipated 4G phablet dubbed U23 available to the public earlier this month. The device boasts an impressive array of features, paired with top-end specs that have made it an instant hit among smartphone lovers.

Taking the phone’s skyrocketing popularity into consideration, the popular international brand is now offering the U23 phablet at a considerably lowered price on GearBest. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a big-screen mobile device without emptying your pocket, the Oukitel U23 might just fill the bill. It sports a mammoth 6.18-inch display with 2246 x 1080 pixels resolution for crystal clear images and videos.

Before we check out the rest of the features that make the U23 an irresistible phablet, it might interest you to know that you can now buy this Oukitel-branded phablet for a dropped price of just $209.99 on GearBest. This is a significant 28% drop in the device’s original asking price of $291.73.
An absolute bargain at this price, the Oukitel U23 packs a powerful MTK 6763T Octa Core 2.0GHz processor along with a highly competent ARM Mali-G71 MP2 GPU, under the hood. It ships with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of onboard storage that can be utilized to save your favorite content.

On the photography front, the U23 phablet houses a 16.0MP + 2.0MP dual camera module on the back and an 8.0MP front shooter for selfies and video chatting. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS and draws its juices from a built-in 3500mAh Lithium-ion Polymer battery.

Moreover, the Oukitel U23 phablet features a slew of useful sensors including accelerometer, ambient light sensor, face ID, geomagnetic, gyroscope, and proximity sensor. The device is currently up for grabs in the twilight color version.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the U23 4G phablet and avail the discount. Note that there were only 298 pieces remaining of this promo, which is slated to end in 5 days. It is also worth noting that the above-mentioned version of the phablet is not suitable for European Union Countries.

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Huawei Nova 4 live shot leaked to reveal in-screen camera hole design

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Nov 27, 2018

Through a teaser that was released yesterday, Huawei had confirmed that it would be launching a new smartphone in the coming month. The teaser image of the phone suggested that it may sport an in-screen camera hole. Multiple tipsters from China are of the view that the company will be launching the Huawei Nova 4 with in-screen camera hole design in December. A mysterious Huawei smartphone has been spotted in the hands of a person traveling in a bus. Since the phone features a hole in the display, it is speculated that it could be the upcoming Nova 4 smartphone.

Since the alleged Huawei Nova 4 is covered in a protective cover, it’s exact design cannot be clearly seen. Probably, the screen of the phone is surrounded by slim bezels. It may sport a slightly thick sized chin. It is equipped with a 3.5mm audio jack. The specs of the phone are not known yet. It is speculated to be field by Kirin 980 chipset.

During the launch event of Galaxy A9s and Galaxy A6s smartphones in China, Samsung had hinted that the forthcoming Galaxy A8s phone would be arriving with new kind of display design. Recent reports have revealed that it will be sporting Infinity-O notch-less display featuring a small hole at the upper left corner of the display.

Industry expert and Twitter user @IceUniverse has claimed that Huawei will release the world’s first smartphone with in-screen camera hole before Samsung introduces the Galaxy A8s that is expected to get unveiled in December. A recent report has claimed that Huawei may announce or release a foldable phone before Samsung introduces its foldable smartphone.

Read More: Durability test shows the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is practically scratch proof

Samsung is the world’s number one phone brand, but its smartphone business has been so dismal in China that it has been struggling to enter in the list of top ten brands. The South Korean firm is now working on resurrecting its smartphone brands in China. However, with Huawei competing with Samsung fiercely in its home market, the South Korean company may find it difficult to gain lost ground.

Cyber Monday Deals 2018: Avail Great Deals, Big Discounts And Lots More!

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Get Great Deals on GearBest Cyber Monday Sale

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Nov 27, 2018

The end of Thanksgiving holiday marks the arrival of unmissable deals, great discounts etc. Originally created by retailers to motivate people to buy online, Cyber Monday offers a wide selection of top-branded items at unbeatable prices year after year.

This year isn’t any different with popular online stores like GearBest, Banggood, GeekBuying, CooliCool and AliExpress doling out big discounts on numerous items that normally carry steep price tags. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

GearBest Cyber Monday Sale

Deemed as one of China’s most popular online electronics stores, GearBest is giving buyers an opportunity to save up to 50% on various items. On top of that, the site is giving $20 off to buyers that spend more than $200.

On top of that, there are additional discounts up for grabs in the form of coupons that you can receive directly in your GB Account by clicking on the ‘Discover Deals’ button. Aside from a $5 off coupon, there’s a 10% off coupon that you can use if your grand total is more than $10.

The rest of the items have been split into multiple categories such as Cool Electronics, Flash Sale, Powerhouse Phones etc.

You can head straight to this link to check out the products that have gone up for sale carrying considerably lowered price tags on GearBest.

Banggood Cyber Monday Promotion

In a bid to keep the frenzy after Black Friday alive, Banggood is giving buyers a lot to cheer about. Banggood is not only doling out great discounts on a slew of well-received products but also offering free X’mass gifts as part of its Cyber Monday Promotion.

Moreover, the site known for offering the best bang for your buck is giving buyers a chance to save $40 on professional tools, smart devices, RC toys, robots and a slew of other useful items. The promo also includes recently released items like the XIAOMI 70mai Dash Cam Pro that usually sell for$99.99 but can now be yours for only $66.99.

If you’re interested in checking out the rest of the categories and grab the discounts before the promo wraps up, all you need to do is to follow this link.

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GeekBuying Cyber Monday

If you’re a tech buff or a gadget lover looking to get your hands on top-end devices without emptying your pocket, you’ve come to the right place. You can now get up to a whopping 80% off on a myriad of tech gears on GeekBuying.

This Cyber Monday promotion features well-received smartphones like the Nubia Z17 Lite, popular tablets like the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 and lots more. More importantly, all items featured in this promo are currently available for lowered prices.

In a bid to facilitate the search process, products have been separated into various categories like Smartphones, TV Boxes, Laptops & Notebooks, Wearables and numerous other items that come in handy in day to day life. You can follow this link to check out the promotion sale before it ends.

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Cyber Monday Deals On CooliCool

If you’ve been waiting for new products prices to drop, now’s the time. CooliCool is offering new products that you can buy for half price i.e. for a 50% discount. As if that weren’t enough, the popular online store’s latest Cyber Monday Deals promo features a 1% No Threshold Coupon which will be valid for all products.

All items shipping from Europe based warehouse will be eligible to receive a $3 No Threshold Coupon, but that’s not all. Those ordering their products worth more than $399 from EU warehouse will receive an extra $8 automatically at the time of checking out.

The promo features great deals and big discounts on tablet PCs, laptops, smart wearables, and home appliances. If the promo has stirred your interest, you can follow this link and buy well-received products without emptying your pocket.

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Phones & Accessories on AliExpress

The Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale offers your last chance to avail up to 60% off on high-end mobile phones and various phone accessories on AliExpress. Aside from that, buyers that spend more than $50 can use coupon code Monday to get an extra $5 off on the checkout page.

You can even get a $2 off coupon. While the $5 off will expire at 23:59 PT on November 27th, the above-mentioned $2 off coupon can also be used only until November 28th. There are more coupons assigned to the ‘Top Stores’ category that features brands like Ugreen, Kingxbar, Mofi Manufacturer and lots more.

On the downside, the AliExpress Phone & Accessories promo is on the verge of wrapping up. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the promotion sale, you can follow this link without wasting time.

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Nokia 9 case listed on Amazon suggesting launch may be imminent

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Nov 27, 2018

Nokia 9 with its Penta camera setup has been making the rounds in the rumour mills for a while now. The renders of the device have equally been spotted online severally. Interestingly, the suppose Nokia 9 case has now been listed on Amazon UK by case maker UniqueMe.

While this isn’t the first case of the device that is making the round, it happens to be the first to appear in a traceable store since the source of the first online store listing was unknown. The case is described as a TPU case with ultra-thin and lightweight design that offers maximum protection. It equally has more than five openings meant to accommodate the 5 camera sensors and an LED flash. The case notably doesn’t have an opening for a rear fingerprint sensor and that could be attributed to the likely presence of an in-display fingerprint sensor as rumoured. The bottom end seems to have an opening for a USB type-C port which is expected anyway. We can’t say for sure if there will be a 3.5mm audio jack at the other end but previous renders suggest the absence of one.

The Amazon listing schedules the case to be in stock on December 1 but it is unlikely that the phone will be launched that soon. However, Nokia may spring up a surprise by launching the model before the year runs out. For now, the Nokia 9 release date is still a mystery.

Banggood Cyber Monday Deals Are Simply Unmissable; Get X’mas Free Gifts And Lots More!

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Check Out Banggood’s Cyber Monday Promotion

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Nov 27, 2018

Following in the footsteps of the recently concluded Black Friday Sale, this year’s Cyber Monday Sale promises to offer cost-conscious buyers a lot to cheer about in the form of big discounts and other great deals.

Known for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is leaving no stone unturned in a bid to keep the excitement after Black Friday alive. Keeping in line with that, the popular Chinese online store is giving buyers an opportunity to save a considerable amount of money and receive free X’mas gifts.

The ‘Black Friday First choice List’ category has been divided into three sub-categories including Professional Tools, Smart Device and RC Toys & Robot. Each sub-category is crammed with items that you can buy at unbeatable prices.

For the sake of an instance, the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone that normally sells for $648.99 can now be yours for only $457.82. Likewise, the Mi Band 3 smart wristband would normally set you back $59.99, but you can now buy it for only $26.99 under the Smart Device sub-category.
The next category called ‘Black Friday Top8 List’ has also been split into Sports & Outdoor, Home & Garden and Fashion mall sub-categories. Each item carries considerable discount and has been ranked from 1-8.

More discounted items have been included in the next section called ‘New Release.’ The ‘Low-priced Area’ category, on the other hand, features the Cyber Monday Special Sale which comprises deals starting from $1.99.

You can avail big discounts on useful items like the Astrolux S42 Rechargeable Mini LED Flashlight, Original Xiaomi 90 Fun Umbrella etc. for a limited period of time under the ‘Unbeatable Deals’ category. There is a slew of other items carrying considerably lowered price tags included in the ‘Category Deals’ section.

In addition to taking advantage of the aforesaid discounts, 200 lucky buyers who spend more than $60 can grab a chance to win free gifts. Moreover, buyers can save $50 on numerous items.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and capitalize on the Cyber Monday Promotion before it comes to an end.

Cyber Monday Deals: Avail Up To 50% Off, $3 No Threshold Coupon And Other Unmissable Deals On CooliCool

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Check Out CooliCool’s Cyber Monday Sale

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Nov 27, 2018

As part of its recently kicked off Cyber Monday Sale, CooliCool is giving buyers a chance to get their hands on latest products without emptying their pockets and avail up to 50% off on a wide selection of items that have been split into multiple categories.

You can head straight to the first category called ‘Grab Half Price’ and get a whopping 50% off on top-branded smartphones including the LeEco LeTV Le 2 X526 and the DOOGEE BL9000. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that this unmissable deal will be valid only for a limited period of time.

All items included in the EU Warehouse section are up for grabs bearing unbeatable prices. For the sake of an instance, the UMIDIGI UMI Z2 Special Edition smartphone that usually sells for $299.99 can now be yours for just $209.99.

In addition to taking advantage of this 30% discount, you can apply No Threshold Coupon code BLKFRI03 and get an additional $3 off during the check out process. Moreover, if your grand total exceeds $399, you’d be eligible to get an extra $8.

The ‘Super Deals’ category comprises this year’s highest selling products that you can now buy at net lowest prices. Keeping in line with this, you can avail a 35% off on the HOMTOM ZOJI Z33 smartphone that usually sells for $199.99.
As a result, you can buy the ZOJI Z33 smartphone for a considerably lowered price of just $130.49 on CooliCool. Likewise, you can get significant discounts on the HOMTOM ZOJI Z33, LEAGOO S9, ELEPHONE U PRO and a slew of other well-received handsets.

If you’ve been waiting for tablets PCs and laptops prices to drop, you have come to the right place. The next section dubbed, ‘Tablet PCs & Laptops’ features the Teclast T20, CHUWI Hipad, ALLDOCUBE Thinker and various other devices that you can buy without breaking the bank.

The CooliCool promo is also offering significant discounts on other items like smart wearables and home appliances in the rest of the categories. You can click here to visit the promotion and check out the best deals.

Elephone A5 official product introduction video released

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Nov 26, 2018

Chinese phone manufacturer Elephone recently announced a new midrange model dubbed Elephone A5. The device comes with several stand out features such as a triple camera setup at the rear and dual cameras for selfies up front. The company has now released an official introduction video for the device.

You can check out the video from below.

Talking of the specifications, the Elephone A5 sports a 6.18-inch FHD+ notch screen with a resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio P60 mid-range chipset. The processor is paired with 4GB of DDR4X RAM which is 40% faster than DDR4 and 40% less power consuming. There is equally 64GB of internal storage onboard. Further, the A5 gets its juice from a massive 4000mAh battery which will surely offer an extended battery life. Other perks include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and Lumia gradient back color. The triple rear camera configuration include a 12.0MP + 5.0MP + 0.3MP while at the front is a 20.0MP + 2.0MP selfie camera combo. On the software end, the A5 comes packing the latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system which is pretty impressive. Other features include a 4000mAh battery, side fingerprint sensor and the Lumia gradient back colour.

The Elephone A5 is now available for pre-order on GearBest with a price tag of $229.99 for the early birds. It will be on open sale from December 3 to December 19. Meanwhile, you can scoop more details of the device by visiting the product page from here.

Two unknown Xiaomi phones scheduled to launch next year get certified in China

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Nov 26, 2018

The year is coming to an end and while some manufacturers still have launches planned for the remaining weeks, some are already looking forward to the next year. We believe Xiaomi belongs to the latter category.

Two unknown Xiaomi devices have received certifications at the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and their model numbers reveal they are scheduled to arrive next year. The phones are the Xiaomi M19101F9T and the M19101F9E.

All the phones Xiaomi released this year all have their model numbers beginning with M18. Seeing as these two new devices have their model numbers beginning with M19, one can tell that they are scheduled to launch in 2019. However, we have no idea which models they are but since only the last alphabet is different, they are probably network variants of the same model.

There are rumors that they might be variants of the Mi 9 series, not necessarily the main flagships since the Snapdragon 8150 hasn’t been officially released yet, but maybe less powerful versions.

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Honor 10 Lite vs Huawei P Smart+ vs Honor 8X: Specs Comparison

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Nov 26, 2018

Huawei releases so many midrange phones in a year that it is impossible to remember how much Huawei devices hit the market, especially when the company decides to change the names of its handsets depending on the country. And most of the times there are not even huge differences between each of them. That is why it is very hard to choose a phone among budget-friendly devices from Huawei. Today, we are here to compare the new Honor 10 Lite with the recent Huawei P Smart+, also known as Huawei Nova 3i in China, and Honor 8X (or Honor View 10 Lite in Europe).

Honor 10 Lite vs Huawei P Smart+ vs Honor 8X

	Huawei Honor 10 Lite	Huawei P Smart Plus	Huawei Honor 8X
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	154.8 x 73.6 x 8 mm, 162 grams	157.6 x 75.2 x 7.6 mm, 169 grams	160.4 x 76.6 x 7.8 mm, 175 grams
DISPLAY	6.21 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 415 ppi, IPS LCD	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 396 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM , 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, EMUI	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 24 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 2 MP f/2.2 Dual 24 MP + 2 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 20 + 2 MP f/1.8 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3400 mAh	3340 mAh, Charging 5V / 2A	3750 mAh, Charging 5V / 2A
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

Huawei midrange phones always have an attractive design and each of these three devices is very beautiful. The main evolutions of this year in terms of design were gradient color variants and the dimensions of the notch, which made mid-rangers even more impressive when it comes to the aesthetics. I would personally pick Honor 10 Lite because it is available in two gradient colors (unlike Honor 8X) and it has a smaller notch than Huawei P Smart+.

Display

The quality of displays of each of these phones is very similar to each other. The only noticeable difference between them is the display size. Honor 8X is definitely more interesting because it has the bigger display and just a limited amount of devices reach its display diagonal. That is why I would choose its display.

Specs & Software

The hardware components of these devices, as well as the software, are exactly the same, except for three differences. The first two ones are the absence of the most powerful memory configuration (6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage) for the Huawei P Smart+ and the presence of a micro SD dedicated slot on the Honor 8X only. Regarding the software, Honor 10 Lite comes with EMUI 9 based on Android Pie out of the box and GPU Turbo 2.0 technology, while the other twos are still based on Android Oreo. So, Honor 10 Lite is the best alternative.

Camera

If you are looking for the best rear camera department, Honor 8X has the best one with a 20 MP primary wide angle lens, a 2 MP depth sensor and a bright f/1.8 aperture. Honor 10 Lite has a better front camera than Honor 8X, but the dual front camera of Huawei P Smart+ is the best one as it can capture depth info better.

Battery

Given that it is the biggest handset, inside the Honor 8X there is also more space for a big battery. Indeed it has a 3750 mAh unit that is able to last consistently more than Honor 10 Lite and Huawei P Smart+.

Price

Honor 10 Lite just hitten the Chinese market with a €210 price tag, but we still do not know how much it will cost in Europe. Honor 8X and Huawei P Smart+ can be found at about €250. Given the marginal differences between price and specs of these devices, I would choose Honor 8X because of its bigger display, bigger battery, and its micro SD dedicated slot.

Read More: Honor 10 Lite to go on sale in China tomorrow for the first time, price starts at 1,399 Yuan ($202)

Honor 10 Lite vs Huawei P Smart+ vs Honor 8X: PROs and CONS

Honor 10 Lite

PROs

Best design
Good hardware
Affordable price
Android Pie

CONS

Limited availability

Huawei P Smart Plus

PROs

Wonderful design
Four cameras
Good performance
Wide display

CONS

Higher price

Huawei Honor 8X

PROs

Bigger display
High screen-to-body ratio
Big battery
Affordable price
micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

Dimensions

China’s gaming addiction crisis: Tencent’s real-name verification sees “Honour of Kings” playtime for kids cut in half

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Nov 26, 2018

Last year, Tencent started implementing a policy which saw 12-year-olds and under getting only one hour per day of gameplay time, restricted to before 9 pm. Older kids are only be allowed to play for two hours a day. The identification process is powered by real name verification using China’s public security database. The company has announced that it has completed the nationwide rollout of the real name verification of one of its most popular game Honour of Kings which is also known as Arena of Valor.

According to a message on WeChat, the rollout was completed 12 days earlier than scheduled. The company also revealed that with the full implementation of this safety check, the playtime of players aged 12 years or younger fell by 46% and the playtime of older teens above 12 years old dropped 24%. The company commenced the implementation of real-name registration on Honour of Kings two months back as part of efforts to curb China’s growing game addiction, especially among teens and kids.

China has been grappling with a monumental rise in cases of gaming addiction especially among teenagers in the country with an estimated 24 million kids affected. The government also blames the country’s widespread myopia on the playing of video games. As a result, several measures are being taken to stem the tide. One of such measures is what Tencent is the real-name recognition. Another measure which is still being worked on is facial recognition. The company has started the second round of testing of facial recognition-aided ID checks. It said it would soon expand the scale of testing as well as implementation, meaning that more users will be requested to verify their identities through facial recognition.

In case you don’t know, Tencent Holdings is the world’s top-grossing games publisher. Its most popular game is King of Glory, with over 50m daily players in China. The game has even been heavily linked to the epidemic rise of video game addiction in the country. Earlier this month, Tencent disclosed that there are plans to roll out the real-name verification system to its entire game line-up by 2019. All these measures have had a negative impact on the company’s revenue and even that of the industry.

Samsung reportedly kickstarts mass production of Infinity-O displays

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Nov 26, 2018

Report emerging from Samsung‘s home country, South Korea indicate that the tech giant has commenced mass production of Infinity-O displays that is rumoured to feature on next year’s Galaxy S10 for the first time. The infinity-O displays are OLED screens which would have a hole at the front that would house the selfie camera.

Samsung Infinity Displays — Image source: Slashgear

According to the report by ETNews, Samsung has upgraded its existing manufacturing facilities to accommodate the production of the new displays. Although Samsung is yet to confirm if the display panel will be used on the Galaxy S10, the timing of the factory upgrade suggests the display could be ready for the S10 that is expected to be announced around March next year.

Samsung’s Infinity-O display is expected to herald a new vista in full-screen phone designs. The design will allow Samsung to increase the screen-to-body ratio of its phone without the notch or using a slider design. It seems to look similar t the water drop notch but this time, it is not a notch, rather it is an O-shaped opening for the camera on the display. It is just possible that the device will only house a single camera at the front but there are rumours the Galaxy S10 will pack a dual selfie setup. This throws up the possibility of the Infinity-O screen being used on the model with a single front camera.

Buy Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite for just $259.99

Best Cyber Monday Week Tech Deals!

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Nov 26, 2018

Even though the Black Friday is over, the Cyber Monday is in full swing. In fact, most of the retailers have huge discounts on all sorts of products for an entire week or even longer. We selected a few great tech deals from the Cyber Monday week and we wanted to share them with you. Check out the best Cyber Monday 2018 tech deals.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite offers great specs like a Snapdragon 660, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. All those specs are packed into a nice body. You can now get the phone for just $259.99. The 4GB/64GB model can be yours for just $209.99 with a COUPON:3KN2jblu

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You can also get a powerful Xiaomi Mi 8 that has flagship grade specs including the Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6gb of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Black Friday price is just $369.99 with the COUPON: GBMP1116.

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OnePlus 6T is one of the best phones for the price. It has specs of the flagship, great cameras and probably the fastest UI on any phone. You can now get the 8GB/128GB model for just $529.99 using a COUPON: GBMPBF14

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is easily one of the best budget smartphones you can buy at the moment. You can get a 4GB/64GB model for just $179.99 which is a great deal considering the fact this storage/RAM option usually costs more than $220. In order to get a discount, use any of these codes (only 50pcs per code!): V4o4qkfJ ,jTQA32XQ ,1LfbqOPL , 2lmWaoK1.

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The Xiaomi Mi A2 offers the quality of Xiaomi with stock Android and the phone can be yours for $189.99 with the COUPON: GBMP1111A2

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The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 may be quite an old device but it still has great specs, very good battery life and obvously, a massive screen. You can now get it for just $159.99 which is a great value.

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The Asus Zenfone 5 is a solid midrange flagship smartphone that has a ton of premium features. You can now get it for just $315.99 with COUPON: GBMP1120

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Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is arguably the best phone for about $300 as it offers killers specs like Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. You can now get it for just $309.99.

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The OnePlus 6 with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage costs just $369.99 with COUPON O8oNaqXc (50PCS ONLY!)

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If you want the best of Xiaomi and one of the best flagships out there, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro can be yours for $529.99

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The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is one of the best looking phones out there as it offers a full-screen design with no notch. You will be able to get it for a discounted price of $649.99.

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There are a lot more smartphone deals on the Gearbest top brand promotion page.

Ninebot Segway ES2 Folding Electric Scooter usually costs $489.00 at Gearbest but with you can get for just $359.99 with COUPON: GB1111ES2

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If you are interested in Drones, the DJI MAVIC 2 Zoom is one of the best options available. You can get it for $979 with COUPON: GB1125M2Z which is $270 off the retail price.

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If you are looking for cheaper drones, the Xiaomi Mi Drone will cost just $399 making it one of the best high-quality drones for the price.

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Robot vacuum cleaners save a lot of time and the best ones for the price are made by Xaiomi. The prices start at 259.99 for the first generation Roborock cleaner and go up to 359.99 for the top of the line model.

These are just a couple of discounts I wanted to show you guys today and Gearbest has many new Cyber Monday week deals. I suggest you check out the product links and the main Cyber Monday Week promotion page for the latest updates.

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MediaTek Future Looks Bleak as Chip Shipments Fail to Achieve Projections in Q4, 2018

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Andrew

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Nov 26, 2018

While MediaTek’s recent new mobile chipsets – the Helio P70, Helio P60 – were received well in the mobile industry, current data paints a not so rosy picture of the previous months for the chip maker. As per studies, MediaTek revenues in October actually fell by 9.8 percent as compared to September, a decrease of 0.84 percent Y-o-Y. Furthermore, most of 2018, while not being a complete flop, also hasn’t earned the company anymore. In fact, revenue was down by a very slight 0.4 percent.

MediaTek’s projection this year was to achieve a targeted 10 percent increase in shipments. However, even with a better response to the MediaTek Helio P70 from brands like Xiaomi and OPPO, the company’s order book still lies at 1 to 110 million chips which is the same as the last quarter of 2018. The current situation was not helped by the fact that smartphone shipments shrank in the same quarter. It is even compounded by the risk that some of their orders might get canceled next year.

On the other hand, Qualcomm’s presence in the mid-range chipset category was augmented with the announcement of the new Snapdragon 7xx series this year which was in competition with the Helio P70. Furthermore, MediaTek’s decision to withdraw from the high-end chip segment has also left the arena open for Qualcomm. This factor will, inevitably, come into play, even more, when 5G is introduced as expectations are that the US-based chip manufacturer will be the major supplier even as MediaTek will start mass-producing its own Helio M70 SoC by next month.

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Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7) teaser released; Launch seems imminent in India

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