Since the poor performance of the flagship Helio X30 chipset, MediaTek seems to have given up on the high-end chipset market. Rather, the Taiwanese fabless chip manufacturer is focusing on the mid-range market in the last two years. The company first released the Helio P30 and later on the Helio P60 and recently, the Helio 70 was announced. The chipsets have received an appreciable level of patronage. The company is now set to release its next-gen midrange SoC and it is the Helio P80.
Details of the Helio P80 chipset includes that the it will be built on the same process as TSMC’s 12nm process but the architecture will be upgraded and the AI performance will be greatly improved. There are speculations that the AI performance is even stronger than Huawei ‘s Kirin 980 processor despite being a midrange chip. This was further buttressed by the AI benchmark results which placed Helio P80 and Snapdragon 8150 above the Kirin 980. In addition, the Helio P80 processor is tipped to be used on OPPO’s R19 billed to launch next year.
A report by Taiwan Business Times hinted that MediaTek’s Helio P60 was successfully used on the OPPO R15 in the first half of last year but the R17 series, released in the second half, abandoned MediaTek’s chipset. This has forced MediaTek to strengthen the processor performance in order to get sufficient orders for OPPO R19 in the first half of next year. Sources from the Taiwanese supply chain disclosed that the Helio P80 will be MediaTek’s main product for the first half of 2019 and will use ARM’s Octa-core architecture just like the P60/P70. The CPU/GPU architecture may be upgraded since only an improved AI capability won’t be enough to curry enough patronage especially when Qualcomm and Huawei processors are built on the faster 10nm process.
In a few months, Samsung will unveil new phones in the Galaxy S series. The Galaxy S10 Plus will be one of them and its AnTuTu benchmark result shows that it will be one of the most powerful phones released in 2019.
The Galaxy S10 Plus’ model number is revealed as SM-G975F and this is the variant powered by the recently announced Exynos 9820. It has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. This will most definitely not be the only configuration at launch.
AnTuTu says the Galaxy S10 Plus has a screen resolution of 2280 x 1080 which translates to a 19:9 aspect ratio. The phone also runs Android 9 Pie which is what we expect of any flagship launching before Google announces Android Q.
Samsung’s next flagship scored 325,076 points in the test which puts it above all the Android phones currently being sold. However, the score is still far from that of the Snapdragon 8150 test device that surfaced a few weeks ago.
Samsung had launched the Ice Blue color variant for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus in China and South Korea and now the color option is making its way to other regions as the ‘Polaris Blue’ color.
The Polaris Blue Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus will be available for purchase in Germany from early December for a price of €849 (approximately $960) and €949 (approximately $1,079) for the S9 and S9 Plus respectively.
The new Polaris Blue color is the sixth color for the Galaxy S9 series, joining the list of Coral Blue, Lilac Purple, Midnight Black, Sunrise Gold, and Titanium Gray. The Polaris Blue color has a dual-tone finish with blue color in the upper-half and silver-white shade in the lower half, creating a gradient pattern.
Both the smartphones were released back in March. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ feature 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display, respectively, which supports QHD+ resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels.
Both phones are powered by Samsung’s Exynos 9810 octa-core processor with Mali G72MP18 GPU and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC, depending on the region. Along with a fingerprint scanner, both phones are also equipped with security features like improved KNOX and Intelligent Scan that combines Iris Scanner and face recognition.
The Galaxy S9 packs 4GB RAM while the S9+ packs 6GB RAM. One of the highlights of the Galaxy S9-series is that it comes with improved camera experience to take on the likes of Apple’s iPhone X and Google Pixel 2. The Galaxy S9 features a 12-megapixel dual pixel rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.4-f/1.5 variable aperture, and 960fps super slo-mo support.
The Galaxy S9+ comes with a 12-megapixel primary rear camera and 12-megapixel secondary camera along with f/2.4-f/1.5 variable aperture, LED Flash, and 960fps super slo-mo support. On the front, the devices feature 8-megapixel auto-focus camera with wide-angle lens and f/1.7 aperture.
The devices are running Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with TouchWiz custom interface on top. While the Galaxy S9 is powered by a 3,000mAh battery, the Galaxy S9+ is powered by a 3,500mAh battery.
Although it is just five years since Motorola announced the first Moto G smartphone, the series is set to enter its 7th generation next year. The Moto G series has expanded to include Plus and Play variants and next year’s version will be no different. Images and specs of the Moto G7 Play have surfaced on the web thanks to FCC documents.
According to the images from the user manual, the Moto G7 Play will have a notch but not a water-drop type like that of the Moto G7 Plus and the Moto G7. The notch will be wider and will be home to the front camera, speaker and an LED flash. The bezel below the screen is a bit thick and even has the manufacturer’s name.
The Moto G7 Play will retain the single rear camera of its predecessor albeit with a slightly redesigned housing. It will also keep the fingerprint scanner under the Motorola logo and the audio jack at the top. However, Motorola has swapped the MicroUSB port at the bottom for a USB-C type. The volume and power buttons are on the right while the SIM card and MicroSD card sit on the left.
The Moto G7 Play will have a single SIM version and a dual-SIM version that has a triple card slot as shown in the image above. The phone will also have support for Face Unlock.
There are also a couple of live photos and one reveals the phone will come in Ice Blue and Black. Another image also shows the different chargers (5V 1A) that will come with the phone. We can make out a US plug, an EU plug, an AU plug (Australia) and a UK plug. So expect the Moto G7 Play to launch in these regions. There is also a pair of wired earphones.
After announcing the Mate 20 Pro at a launch event in London on 16th October, Huawei has now finally launched the phone in the Indian market, making it the first Mate series smartphone from the Chinese company to launch in India.
In India, the Huawei Mate 20Pro is priced at Rs. 69,990 (approximately $987) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage model. The company is introducing an offer under which is provides Sennheiser headphones worth Rs. 29,990 for free but the phone will cost Rs 71,990 (approximately $1,015).
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro will go on sale exclusively through Amazon India on 3rd December for the Prime members and the regular sale will begin from 4th December. It will be available in four colors — Midnight Blue, Black, Twilight and Emerald Green.
As for the specifications, the Mate 20 Pro features a notched 6.39-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with 3120 x 1440 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, the device is powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 chipset, which is manufactured using the 7nm FinFET technology. It comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage with support for expandable storage up to 256GB.
For photography, it comes with Leica co-engineered triple camera resides on the backside of the phone. It includes a f/1.8 aperture 40-megapixel angles, a f/2.2 aperture 20-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens and a f/2.4 aperture and OIS enabled 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
On the front side, the handset features a 24-megapixel RGB selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. Housed inside the larger notch on top of the display, the camera sensors are paired with other sensors that are responsible for 3D face unlock feature.
The company says that the phone’s back is made using a Hyper Optical Pattern which prevents fingerprints. Further, the phone comes with an IP68 rating, making it water and dust resistant. As for the fingerprint sensor, Huawei has adopted the latest technology and is offering in-display fingerprint scanner.
Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, dual-band Bluetooth v5.0, Bluetooth v5.0 LE with aptX, GPS/ A-GPS, GLONASS, and a USB Type-C port. It also comes with a dual speaker configuration, offering an immersive sound experience.
Running on Android 9 Pie-based EMUI 9.0, the phone is powered by a 4,200mAh battery with 40W SuperCharge fast charging technology. As per the company, it’s SuperCharge technology can charge the phone with 70 percent battery in just 30 minutes. It is also claimed to have the world’s fastest wireless charging technology and can also charge other devices as well.
Check out our review of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro here.
In the latest report from the Wall Street Journal, it is believed that the Trump administration could hike up tariffs on smartphones and mobiles made in China. It is highly likely that the increase in tariffs from 10-25% will take place from January 1st. It would impact all the companies who have their manufacturing hubs in China. Even, it’s own Cupertino giant will reel under this new hike as Trump added that it might include Apple’s premium iPhone product lineup also.
Well, reacting to these developments, Apple’s stocks crashed about 1.6 % on Monday. The Cupertino giant is already reeling from huge competition and a decline in sales; this will add up more uncertainty in the investor’s minds. Exactly, the president said, “Maybe. Maybe. Depends on what the rate is, I mean, I can make it 10%, and people could stand that very easily.”
The new US sanctions will affect the trade worth $200 billion of goods from China. All the mobile and laptop companies who are manufacturing products in China will have to pay 10-25% tariffs if they export their products to the US. Majorly, it is a huge setback for Apple. Until now Apple is exempted from any tariffs. The exemptions were made as several parts used in Apple products were manufactured in the US.
This latest development has made it clear that Trump is eager to get all the production back in the States. He has already recommended that the companies which are “running to China” should “build factories in the United States and to make the product here.”
Economists are terming this decision a bad one as it will slow down the US economy. If we go with either way i.e. opening factories in the US and increasing the import tariffs on items, both the roads are leading to the economy slow down.
Apple has not yet made an official statement, but we guess it is coming in the next few hours.
What’s your point of view? Share your thoughts via comments below.
Realme has scheduled a launch event tomorrow, i.e. on 28th November to unveil its new Realme U1 selfie-centric smartphone — the first one under its new U-series. Now, ahead of the phone’s launch, all the information related to the device has been leaked online, including specifications, variants, color options, and pricing.
As per the leak, the upcoming Realme U1 will be available in two memory configurations — 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. The phone will be available in three color options — Ambitious Black, Brave Blue, and Fiery Gold.
As for the pricing, the 3GB RAM model will be priced at Rs. 11,999 which roughly converts to $169 while the 4GB RAM model will cost Rs. 14,999, which is roughly about $212. Being the selfie-centric phone in this price range, it’ll be up against the likes of Xioami Redmi Y2.
Realme has already confirmed that the Realme U1 will come with “the most powerful selfie camera ever”. It is also confirmed to be powered by MediaTek Helio P70 12nm octa-core processor. The phone’s landing page on Amazon India reveals that it will feature a high-resolution depth engine, faster multi-frame noise reduction shot, anti-blooming engine, and accurate AI detection.
Latest leak reveals that the phone will come with a 25-megapixel front-facing camera with Sony IMX576 sensor and f/2.0 aperture. On the back side, there will be a dual camera setup consisting of a 13-megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor with f/2.4 aperture.
According to the rumors, the phone could feature a 6-inch display with Full HD+ screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. With dewdrop notch, we are expecting a screen-to-body ratio of over 90 percent. The display will be protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top.
Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS. As for the software, the phone will come with Android 8.1 Oreo with ColorOS 5.1 on top. The phone is expected to be powered by a 3,400mAh battery.
Looks like tech buffs are in for a treat. As part of its recently kicked off Cyber Monday Deals Week campaign, GeekBuying is giving gadget lovers an opportunity to get up to a whopping 80% off on various tech gears.
We’ll shed light on some of the items that you can buy at unbeatable prices. On top of that, we’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process.
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)
Xiaomi unveiled the Mi 8 Lite this year in September and the phone became an instant hit among those who fancy watching their favorite videos on a big-screen mobile device. Equipped with a mammoth 6.26-inch IPS LCD display, the Mi 8 Lite would normally set you back a pretty penny but you can now buy for only $279.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 31% reduction in the phone’s original selling price of $405.99. Aside from receiving this discount, you can use coupon code SFGDGMIJ to get an extra $75 off. In other words, you can use the aforesaid coupon to reduce your grand total to only $264.99.
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Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB RAM+256GB ROM)
Deemed as one of Xiaomi’s most well-received smartphones, the Mi 8 was announced in May this year. The phone comes loaded with impressive features and sports a big 6.21-inch FHD+ screen with 2248×1080 pixels resolution.
While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a feature-laden smartphone from a top brand like Xiaomi, the Mi 8 can now be yours for a considerably lowered price of only $449.99. If this 36% reduction in the phone’s steep retail price of $700.99 doesn’t impress you much, you can apply coupon code LPCJNYWZ to save $145 more. As a result, your already lowered grand total comes down to only $434.99 before you proceed to checkout. If you’re interested in taking advantage of this discount, all you need to do is to follow this link before the promo ends in 4 days.
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)
If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the Mi 8 Pro without spending a lot of money, it might interest you to know that the coveted smartphone from Xiaomi has gone up for sale carrying a heavily discounted price tag of $579.99 on GeekBuying. Note that the phone usually sells for $827.99.
You can extend this 30% discount by using coupon code DLISOLBB while checking out. The coupon helps you save an extra $135 by reducing your cart total to just $529.99 before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button. An absolute bargain at this price, the Mi Pro features a 6.21-inch display with 2248×1080 pixels resolution. The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 AIE, Octa core, 2.8GHz and it packs a competent Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood.
You can follow this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro smartphone and grab the discount. Regrettably, the promo will only be valid for 6 days.
Huawei Honor Magic Smart Watch
This slim smartwatch from Huawei sports a 1.2 Inch AMOLED high-resolution display and has a thickness of 9.8mm. Moreover, it is equipped with a built-in multifunction NFC and supports Huawei Pay, AliPay as well as bus cards with NFC payment.
If you’re a fitness conscious person who fancies monitoring various activities like walking, running, cycling, swimming, mountaineering etc., you’re likely to end up spending a lot of money on a feature-rich smartwatch, but the Honor Magic smartwatch is now available for only $129.99 on GeekBuying. Note that the device normally carries a $239.99 price tag. You can save $52 extra by applying coupon code JDBKFDAG before placing your order. After applying the coupon your grand total reduces to only $119.99. You can visit this link to receive the discount before the promo ends in 4 days.
Teclast F6 Pro Notebook
Equipped with fingerprints Identification feature, the F6 Pro can be locked and unlocked using just your fingerprints. It runs Microsoft Windows 10 OS which boasts a slew of new features including the Edge Web browser.
The Teclast F6 Pro Notebook usually sells for $680.69 but you can now buy it for only $409.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 40% reduction in the device’s original asking price and you can use coupon code GKB115T to save $200 more during the checkout process.
Your cart value reduces to only $399.99 after applying the above-mentioned coupon. You can visit this link to avail the discount without wasting time as the promo will only be valid for 6 days.
SYL-03 Electric Skateboard
GeekBuying is doling out a noteworthy 20% discount the highly portable SYL-03 electric skateboard, which is a unique choice of the commute. The SYL-08 is a great choice when it comes to casual going out as well as leisure activities.
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Xiaomi has started pushing MIUI 10 v8.12.26 beta update based on Android 9.0 Pie for Xiaomi Mi Max 3 in China. It’s good news for the Mi Max 3 owners, as they can now expect the stable update of the same in the next coming days or weeks. Usually, it takes a few weeks to test the beta build and refine it into the stable OS experience. This newly launched Xiaomi device is among a few products which are receiving Android 9.0 Pie update in China.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 beta users opted for the update in late October. Now, the update has started to roll out on the devices of the registered users. The latest update brings various new features along with usual bug fixes and performance tweaks. It will also improve the functionality of the device by incorporating new enhancements. Mainly, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 users will get features such as full-screen gestures, Digital wellbeing, new notification options, new sounds and much more.
In order to successfully update the to the beta build, make sure to install the latest stable update via OTA before flashing the beta upgrade. Even, you need to uninstall Google Play app before flashing the new ROM. After successful installation, users can again reinstall the Google Play app. If you don’t follow these precautions, then your device can get stuck into the boot loop due to bad bugs.
It will take some weeks to reach the final stable version of the ROM. Right now, the beta build appears to be unstable with several bugs, and we hope in the future alterations Xiaomi will rectify them soon.
Additionally, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 carries a 6.3-inch display with an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC coupled with either 4GB or 6GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 carries 128GB and 64 GB of internal storage variants. In camera, there’s a 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual rear camera shooter with AI. On the front side, you will get an 8-megapixel sensor with an LED light for selfies. It carries AI portrait modem, AI beautify and Face unlock features.
We expect the Android 9.0 Pie stable update in the upcoming few weeks. Well, how many of you have received the Miui 10 v8.11.26 beta on Mi Max 3?
After launching the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL flagship smartphones a few months ago, Google is now all set to launch “a simplified version of the Pixel 3” dubbed Pixel 3 Lite.
While we have already seen a few images of the Pixel 3 Lite, latest being a bunch of photos comparing the upcoming smartphone with other phones, including the Pixel 3-series and the Apple iPhone X.
Now, the latest information is related to the phone’s specifications. The Google Pixel 3 Lite is believed to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 670 octa-core processor. The 10nm chipset features Kryo 360 cores and Adreno 615 GPU.
The phone will pack 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. There will be no microSD card slot, so you’ll have to make do with just 32GB of onboard storage. However, we are expecting a couple of variants of the phone with different memory configuration.
The most interesting piece of news related to the Pixel 3 Lite is the camera configuration. As per the report, the phone will come with the same camera module as the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. It will feature a 12-megapixel single rear camera with LED flash. On the front side, there will be an 8-megapixel camera for taking selfies and video calling.
Previous reports have suggested that the phone will feature a 5.56-inch display with a 2220 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. It will come with an LCD display instead of the OLED and there won’t be any kind of notch on top of the display. It will also come with a 3.5mm headphone jack and will be powered by a 2,915mAh battery.
While the Pixel 3 Lite is expected to have the same design as the Pixel 3, the phone will be made of plastic instead of the glass back body that we’ve seen on the Pixel 3 series. Another Pixel device with codename ‘Bonito’ has been revealed by ARCore APK insights, which could be the one powered by Snapdragon 710 chipset.
The Google Pixel 3 Lite is expected to be priced between $400 to $500, which is significantly cheaper compared to the Pixel 3 and 3 XL. According to the reports, Google is targeting developing markets for the Pixel 3 Lite, with India at the forefront.
Earlier this year, in August, Meizu launched its flagship devices dubbed Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus. Now, the company seems to be all set to launch another flagship smartphone — Meizu 16S. Just like the name, the phone is also expected to feature the same design as the Meizu 16th.
However, a sketched render of the upcoming smartphone has been leaked online, which showcases the features of the phone. The leaked image shows that the phone will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor. This is not surprising given that the Meizu 16-series already features such sensor.
With more and more smartphone manufacturers trying to offer higher screen-to-body ratio, Meizu has also jumped onto the bandwagon. The render of the Meizu 16S shows the phone having a full-screen display with almost no bezels surrounding it. Surprisingly, there’s no notch of any kind on top of the display.
Coming to the back side, the phone features a triple camera setup with sensors lined-up vertically in the top-center position. Below the camera sensor is the usual Meizu’s iconic ring-shaped LED flash. A previous leak of the phone showcased that it will come with a USB Type-C port at the bottom flanked by a speaker grille and a 3.5mm audio jack.
As for the specifications, the smartphone could be powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship chipset — Snapdragon 8150 which is said to have been manufactured using the 7nm design process. The chipset will be coupled with 8GB of RAM. There’s also a possibility that the Chinese company could add support for wireless charging.
Pricing information leak related to the Meizu 16S suggests that the phone could be priced around CNY 3,500 in China, which roughly converts to $504. For comparison, the Meizu 16 is priced at 2,698 Yuan (approximately $388) while the 16 Plus costs 3,198 Yuan, roughly $460.
The new smartphone codenamed ‘Sargo’ has been leaked once again in the wild along with some other devices. The upcoming and never confirmed device, Pixel 3 Lite has leaked in comparison photos against various iPhones and original Pixel device. The new images have showcased its design aspects which purely matches with original Pixel 2 with the difference in size. The new purported Pixel 3 lite is courtesy of Russian blog. The new images show its thick bezels on the right and left sides of the display.
We can also see the presence of Android Pie on purported Pixel 3 Lite in the image. There are multiple images of Pixel 3 Lite standing against different iPhone variants. Overall, from the front side, we only managed to see is round cornered display and similar overall design with curved corners. On the back, there’s a single rear camera with an LED flashlight and a fingerprint scanner on the center.
Additionally, Pixel 3 Lite also surfaced last week with some hands-on images. It led us to know about the plastic build along with USB- Type-C port at the bottom and a fingerprint scanner on the back. Surprisingly, Google has not ditched 3.5 mm headphone jack on Pixel 3 Lite.
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Pixel 3 Lite purported specs
Additionally, Pixel 3 Lite is rumored to host a 5.56-inch full HD+ display having a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels at an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The display features 441 ppi of pixel density. It is speculated to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 chipset with Adreno 615 GPU. It will be made available in 4GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage. In camera, you could see a 12-megapixel single rear camera with LED flash. There’s another shooter of 8 megapixels on the front side for selfies. To give you a better standby on battery, Google Pixel 3 Lite might come with 2915 mAh battery with Quick Charge 4+ support.
Banggood is now offering buyers an opportunity to take advantage of its recently commenced Super Snap Up Deals campaign that offers a limited quantity of numerous items at super low prices.
It is imperative for those interested in making a remarkable snap up to bear a few important rules in mind. First off, you need to activate your mailbox and set your default shipping address.
In order to ensure you get notified 30 minutes before the snap up kicks off, you need to click the ‘Alert Me’ button that’s placed right under the name of each product included in the ‘Coming Soon’ section. Banggood will send you a notification in the mailbox once you verify your email.
The next step involves keeping a watch on time and reloading the page exactly when one minute is remaining. After selecting the right specifics, you can start your snap up by clicking ‘Snap Up Now’ button when the time hits 00:00:00:00.
Alternatively, you can directly order the product if you’re willing to pay the regular price by clicking the ‘Continue Pay’ option. Once the order is completed you’ll receive a message that reads “Your order has been placed.”
But if you choose to play Snap-Up, it is worth noting that several players participate in this campaign and therefore there is only a thin chance that you might grab one. Also, you can pay only via PayPal for Snap-Up items.
If you end up missing a Snap-Up, you can try again as soon as the next round kicks off. If you’re interested in playing the Snap Up, all you need to do is to follow this link before the campaign comes to an end at 4:00 (UTC+8) on November 29th.
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Lenovo has recently launched Z5 Pro in China, following it, the Chinese company is preparing to launch another device. Namely, Lenovo Z5s is in news and has already appeared at TENAA a couple of days ago, and now it has surfaced on 3C and MIIT. The Lenovo’s triple camera device (L78071) carries some high-end specs and is slated for launch in the upcoming few weeks. Today, Lenovo Z5s has appeared on the 3C and MIIT, Chinese certification portals.
Already, there’s plenty of information about the device, that has been stacked up as Lenovo Z20 Pro, but now it seems to be named as Lenovo Z5s. As per the latest listings, it has revealed that the new device will carry a triple camera module on the rear side. It could be the first device to get Snapdragon 8150 access onboard. It is expected to arrive on December 4th, just up next month.
Now we are waiting for some official teasers and confirmation about the device. A couple of days ago, the same device bearing model number L78071 has been spotted at TENAA. At that time we came to know about its design for the first time. It carries triple camera setup with LED flash and a fingerprint scanner on the rear side. In the image, we can see a couple of cameras are integrated into the same module, while the third one is left out.
Other than that we are expecting to see its 6.3-inch display having dimensions of 156.7×74.5×7.8(mm). It carries 3210 mAh battery capacity.
The flagship device is touted to carry Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 chipset. Many leaks and rumors are pointing towards the usage of the latest aka upcoming Qualcomm chipset. There are higher chances that it might be made available for purchase by the end of this year just before holidays. It is expected to be Lenovo’s last flagship device of the year 2018.
We are expecting some more leaks and some official renders and confirmations regarding the launch of Lenovo L78071 aka Z5s.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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