A Meitu phone with the model number MP1801 was seen on TENAA a few days ago. Sadly, no images of the phone were provided along with the listing. The page has now been updated with photos which give us a good look at the phone’s design ahead of its official unveiling.
The first thing you notice is the phone’s triple front-facing cameras. The sensors are pretty large and are housed in a notch that is visible when you brighten the photo. There is a sensor flanking the cameras at each side of the phone. Apart from the cameras, the phone’s orange frame is also visible at the top and bottom of the phone.
The image provided of the rear shows the phone is covered in a mix of leather and metal. The leather covering the upper part above the camera seems to be pale pink while that of the lower half is mint green with orange dots trailing the middle. There are also four holes at the bottom – two on each side.
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The camera housing is a large hexagon with a metal frame that runs across and connects to the main frame of the phone. The Meitu MP1801 has dual rear cameras and is flanked by dual LEDs on each side. The phone has its volume rocker on the left while the power button along with another button which we believe is a dedicated camera shutter are on the right side.
The listing mentions a fingerprint scanner but there isn’t one on the back or sides of the phone which means it is probably buried under the display.
Huawei’s Honor brand has once again demonstrated the AI capabilities of its latest Honor Magic 2 flagship. The flagship phone was used to navigate a driverless car. The feat was achievable with the smartphone as a result of the powerful features it comes with. One of such is the powerful Kirin 980 AI chipset which is said to provide a superior computing powerAnother feature that plays a big role in the ability of the phone to aid navigation of the car without a real driver on the driving seat, is the advanced AI Assistant called YOYO. YOYO has tons of features similar to what other assistants offer but it also has a feature similar to Google’s Duplex. During the Magic 2 launch, Honor showed a video of the YOYO assistant making a hotel reservation for its owner. The company also touted that owners of the Magic 2 will also be able to use the YOYO assistant to control DJI drones by voice. There was also a live demonstration of this at the launch where Honor’s CEO used his voice to ask the drone to take off, take a picture of him, and also land.
The driverless car control feature is yet another amazing capability of the virtual assistant. The Magic 2 is fixed on the dashboard in front of the co-pilot in order to capture the front view using the triple wide-angle camera setup onboard the device. The steering wheel is also specially modified to control the steering direction of the vehicle by controlling the steering wheel through YOYO. With a supposed IQ of 4556 points, we may just see more features of YOYO come out soon. However, we doubt if this driverless car will go commercial soon. The car was perhaps driven on a private track and it may be a while and face lots of regulatory hurdles before it can be tested on the motorway. We are not sure how it will handle the presence of other road users but it further beefs up the prospect of a self-driven car hitting the market in no distant time, powered by your smartphone!
The mobile industry is a battleground. While some companies record growth others struggle to stay afloat. Latest reports say Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Smartisan belongs to the latter category.
Last week, a Chinese publication reported that Smartisan is facing a crisis. It said it is planning a massive layoff (about 60%) as the company is facing financial difficulties with more than half of its income gone. The article also mentioned issues with the TNT workstation and that the CEO, Luo Yonghao was suffering from depression.
Mr. Yonghao saw the article and claimed it was inaccurate. He even threatened to sue the publication. Later that day, the official Smartisan Weibo account shared a letter it sent to the publication saying the post was filled with baseless accusations against it and its CEO. The memo also requested that the publication retract the post or face legal consequences. However, the publication responded that it wasn’t afraid of a lawsuit as it had multiple sources to back up its claims.
In a separate Weibo post, the CEO touched on the issue about his health. He revealed that there are actually a number of partners and investors who believe he is battling depression and as the person in charge, he is required to provide a medical certificate to the board.
Today, another report surfaced, saying that Smartisan has admitted to the claims that it is facing a crisis. The company was said to have come clean in an interview with Securities Daily, a local publication. It didn’t go into details but requested that it be given more time, probably to sort things out.
Once again, Mr. Yonghao has denied it and said the claims are false and salaries are not owed. Apparently, the publication alleged it spoke to a Smartisan staff and is not willing to disclose his identity.
A render of the upcoming Motorola Moto G7 smartphone had appeared in the previous week. The same source has also revealed a render of the Moto G7 Plus smartphone. Like the Moto G7, the G7 Plus is also speculated to arrive with a waterdrop notch display design.
The above render shows that the Moto G7 Plus will be featuring a waterdrop notch screen like the Oppo F9 Pro and Vivo V11 smartphones. The predecessor Moto G6 Plus had featured an 18:9 aspect ratio. The chin of the G7 Plus is slightly thick compared to the side bezels. Still in comparison to the predecessor model, the G7 Plus seems to offer higher screen-to-body ratio.
The back panel of the Moto G7 Plus appears to be made out of glass. It tapers towards the frame of the device. A recent report had suggested that Moto G7 / G7 Plus could be first G-series phone to come feature Qi wireless charging support.
Like the predecessor model, it has a circular housing for the horizontal dual camera setup and LED flash. Below the camera sensors is the Moto batwing long that seems to be embedded with a fingerprint scanner. The overall design of the phone is not very different from the Moto G7. Hence, it appears that the two phones may differ in specs including display size.
Moto G7 Plus Specifications (Rumor)
The Moto G7 Plus is expected to arrive with a 6.4-inch display that will produce FHD+ resolution. The notched screen will allow the handset to offer an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It could be fueled by Snapdragon 660 chipset or the more powerful Snapdragon 710 chipset. It may feature up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage.
For photography, it is likely to arrive with 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. The handset could be equipped with a 3,500mAh battery. The company may release it with Android 9 Pie OS preinstalled.
It is speculated that the Moto G7 may feature a smaller Full HD+ waterdrop notch display of 6 inches. The Snapdragon 660 SoC or Snapdragon 636 chipset power the phone along with 4 GB of RAM. The highest model of the phone may feature 64 GB of inbuilt storage.
It could be arriving with 12-megapixel front camera and 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. A smaller battery of 3,000mAh capacity may power the Moto G7.
What’s your opinion on the display design of the Moto G7 and G7 Plus? Share us your views by posting your comments below.
Huawei has been actively working on a foldable phone that will also carry support for 5G connectivity. Around two months ago, the Chinese manufacturer had confirmed that it will be launching its a foldable phone within a year. Fresh information revealed by ET News publication claims that the Chinese manufacturer has already showcased the final product instead of a prototype to the carriers in South Korea.
An industry insider has claimed that Huawei had indeed shown a completed foldable phone. However, he refrained from revealing the specifications and usage patterns of the smartphone.
It appears that South Korea could be one of the first markets to receive Huawei’s first 5G foldable phone since it is the only country along with the U.S. where commercialization of 5G networks are expected to happen by the first half of 2019. In the second half of 2019, the 5G networks may get commercialized in Japan, China and Europe. Probably, the phone may release in the second or third quarter of the coming year.
The report further reveals that the Chinese manufacturer may showcase its foldable phone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in February next year. The handset will be reportedly featuring flexible OLED panels supplied by China’s BOE display maker.
Huawei 5G foldable phone render
When folded, Huawei’s foldable phone will offer a screen space of 5 inches and when unfolded, it will provide a screen area of 8 inches. In comparison, the outer display of the Samsung’s foldable phone will be of 4.6 inches and the inner screen will be of 7.3 inches.
Previous reports have revealed that for 5G connectivity, the company is expected to use Balong 5000 5G modem on its foldable phone. It may also come equipped with an under-display fingerprint scanner.
Samsung had recently showcased its foldable phone at the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2018. At the event, it only revealed the folding mechanism of the flexible display along with screen specifications. The smartphone is speculated to get announced in March. There is a possibility that Huawei end up launching the foldable phone before Samsung.
Xiaomi first announced the Mi Laser Projector in June 2017 in China and since then the projector has been a very popular product in China. It has not been officially launched in any other country outside China but is readily available from e-retailers who ship to most regions. The Mi Laser Projector has got its first physical store listing outside China as the device is now available in the U.S via retail chain Walmart.
The Mi Laser Projector joins a very scanty list of Xiaomi products that are available in the US. It comes with a lofty $1,999.99 price tag which is higher than the 9999 Yuan($1,470) price it sold for in China. However, if you factor in customs duties and other charges, the higher price tag is justifiable. In addition, it comes with free shipping and warranty, perks that won’t be available if you’re shipping from overseas.
The Mi Laser Projector is an ultra-short throw projector that can be placed between 5 and 50cm away from the wall. The device is capable of producing an image up to 150 inches in diagonal in 1080p resolution. Xiaomi promises up to 5,000 lumens of brightness and 3000:1 contrast. Picture quality is assured as a result of the use of advanced laser fluorescence display technology (ALPD 3.0) and several other features.
Walmart also has a number of Xiaomi gadgets listed on its website such as light bulbs and bedside lamps. The new Mi Box S 4K HDR Android TV is also available exclusively on Walmart priced at just $60.
It seems that everyone is talking about the Huawei Mate 20 Pro as it is one of the most complete smartphones of 2018. Well, we agree with that and we suggest you check out our detailed review of the Pro model. However, the Mate 20 is about $200 cheaper and it has most of the features of the Pro model but it also has a few flaws to consider.
In this review, I will take a look at all the pros and cons of this device after using the phone for one month. I will also take a look at the similarities and key differences to the Mate 20 Pro, so you can make a better buying decision if you are interested in any of these phones. Learn more in our full Huawei Mate 20 review.
Inside the packaging, you get all the usual items and some extras include a pair of earphones. In addition, my phone shipped with a soft TPU case but the inclusion of this accessory depends on the region or market.
DESIGN and DISPLAY
I’ve been using the Mate 20 Pro since the official launch and I have to tell you that Mate 20 is similar in a lot of ways.
It’s made of glass and aluminum, the blue color option has a nice textured finish and a special coating that does not attract fingerprints and smudges so easily like conventional glass.
Just like the Mate 20 Pro, the Mate 20 is sturdy and well-made and I’m yet to see any scratches on it after using the phone for quite some time.
The main difference between the Mate 20 and the Pro is the feeling in the hand. The Mate 20 is significantly wider than the Pro model due to a larger display that also has a slightly different aspect ratio.
That display (6.53″, 1080 x 2244) uses IPS LCD technology as opposed to AMOLED screen found on the Mate 20 Pro. On the other hand, the panel is really nice and sharp, colors are vibrant and I had no issues seeing the display outdoors. By the way, the Mate 20 has a significantly smaller notch as opposed to the Mate 20 Pro.
The Mate 20 has a slimmed down triple camera setup that is made in collaboration with Leica. The setup consists of 12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide) sensor, 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide) and 8 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto) camera.
We also have a super-fast and accurate fingerprint reader which is implemented on the back whereas the Mate 20 Pro has the scanner implemented under the display.
The face recognition works quite well on the Mate 20. However, it’s less accurate than on the Mate 20 Pro which has an excellent face scanner.
Other features include a headphone jack that provides very good sound quality, IR blaster, a hybrid dual SIM card slot and IP53 certification, meaning that the phone is splashproof and dust resistant. In comparison, the Mate 20 Pro has a higher IP68 rating. Finally, the Mate 20 has a dual speakers’ system that produces balanced and rich audio.
HARDWARE and PERFORMANCE
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The device ships with the HiSilicon Kirin 980 CPU, 4/6 GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
Great specifications of the Mate 20 assure excellent gaming performance. In fact, the new Mate series phones are the first Android devices that use a 7nm CPU. I played quite a few 3D games on the highest graphics settings to push the hardware to its limits and there was no stutter, no lag and the graphics looked nice. In addition, the phone does not get hot even after 30 mins of gaming. Overall, you get a flagship-grade gaming performance, just like with the Mate 20 Pro.
USER INTERFACE
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Just like the Pro model, the Mate 20 ships with the EMUI 9 which is based on Android 9.
As usual to Huawei phones, there are tons of features, tweaks, settings, navigation methods and customization options to play with. Just to name a few, I like changing the transitions effects, themes and I use a few smart features like knocking on the screen to take a screenshot. My favorite way of navigating through the UI is using gestures. I found it really convenient for one hand use and it takes just a moment to get used to it.
Just like the Mate 20 Pro, the Mate 20 is a super fast and smooth phone and I can assure that after using both devices for a long time on a daily basis. No matter what you do with the phone, no matter how many apps you are going to install, the new Mates just fly and I’m yet to see either phone stutter or lag.
IMAGE QUALITY
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I have to mention that I tested the camera on a dark and cloudy autumn day, meaning that the lighting conditions were pretty bad.
The overall image quality using the Leica-branded camera system is very good. You have the flexibility to choose between 2x optical zoom or use a wide-angle lens which is probably my favorite. Pictures usually come nice and detailed and the colors are quite accurate.
I compared the quality to the Mate 20 Pro and the difference is negligible but the latter phone usually takes pictures with warmer colors and a bit more detail. Again, you won’t be able to see a huge difference most of the time. On the other hand, the Mate 20 Pro has an advantage as it offers 3x optical and 5x hybrid zoom whereas the Mate 20 has only 2x zoom.
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Low-light image quality is very good either if you take them using auto or a dedicated night mode. Just like the Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 allows you to take long exposure shots without a tripod and the results are simply amazing. This is arguably the best night image quality I’ve seen on any smartphone.
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Portrait shots usually look really nice as the object or subject is nicely separated from the background with almost no artifacts and the bokeh looks creamy.
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Selfies look nice. They are sharp, detailed and the colors are quite accurate. Selfie portrait shots look nice too as there no severe artifacts around the subject and pictures will look nice on social media.
Just like on the Pro model, the 4k video has quite a lot of detail and sharpness. However, there is some jello effect going on when you are panning the phone, which is quite frustrating.
1080p selfie video looks great as it is smooth and stable. Finally, the sound recording quality is good.
BATTERY LIFE
The battery life has been fantastic. On average, I was able to get over 8 hours of screen on time while using the phone quite intensively. My record screen-on time was 12 hours when I used the device just for the basic stuff like web browsing and social media.
The phone ships with the regular fast charger which fully charges the phone in about 1 hour and 10 mins. In comparison, the Mate 20 Pro ships with a 40W super fast charger that charges the phone in less than 1 hour.
CONNECTIVITY
The Mate 20 offers ultra-fast 4.5G network speeds, excellent signal reception, great call quality, super fast Wifi, and dual-frequency GPS that I found to be very accurate for both driving and walking. Also, there is NFC and plenty of sensors on board.
CONCLUSIONS
The Huawei Mate 20 is a solid flagship smartphone for a lot of reasons. Let’s summarize the pros and cons.
I love the design, excellent build, great display, superb all-around performance, very good cameras, and solid battery life.
The main shortcomings are that there is the so-called jello effect in 4K video recording mode, there is no wireless charging and the water and dust resistance rating could be higher.
At the end of the day, the Mate 20 is a great and cheaper alternative to the Mate 20 Pro as it has a ton of premium features. After using the Mate 20 for quite some time, I think that it is a very solid flagship smartphone overall, despite a few shortcomings.
Nokia 9 PureView is one of the most awaited flagship phones since it is expected to arrive as the world’s first smartphone with penta-lens setup. HMD Global has recently confirmed that it will be holding an unveil event on Dec. 5. It is being speculated that the Finnish may launch multiple phones at the event and one of the them could be the highly anticipated Nokia 9 PureView. Fresh set of case renders of the smartphone have appeared to reveal its penta-lens setup and some of the key features.
The official case listings for the upcoming Nokia 9 PureView and Nokia 8.1 phones were spotted recently, but the images of the case were not available. The same case renders of the Nokia 9 PureView have appeared on SlashLeaks to confirm its rear design.
The Nokia 9 PureView case renders has six circular cutouts arranged in hexagon design with another cutout placed in the center. Five of them are believed to belong to the camera lenses. The other two could be for the dual-tone LED flash and there one could be dual-sensor for proximity detection. The five cameras system may include a main sensor, a depth sensor, a wide-angle lens, a telephoto lens and a monochrome sensor.
The cutout present at the top of the case could be for the 3.5mm audio jack. Some rumors have claimed that just like the Nokia 8 Sirocco, the Nokia 9 PureView will not be featuring a 3.5mm audio jack. If this is true, the cutout at the top could be the microphone.
The back panel of the phone lacks a fingerprint scanner which suggests that it will be arriving with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The bottom edge of the case could be featuring cutouts for another microphone, a USB-C port and an external speaker.
It is speculated that the Nokia 9 PureView may feature an 18:9 aspect ratio supporting OLED display of 5.99 inches that will carry support Quad HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 845 SoC is most likely to power the smartphone. The SoC could be assisted by 8 GB of RAM. HMD Global may sell the phone with Android 9 Pie OS preinstalled. It may come include a 4,150mAh battery with support wireless charging.
After launching Oppo F9 Pro and Oppo Find X flagship smartphones in India, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is now all set to launch a new smartphone in India under its R-series.
Through a Twitter post, the company has teased the launch of a new smartphone in India under its R-series. In the tweet, the company writes: “Stay tuned! Something new is coming up. #OPPO R-Series.”
However, the company has not revealed which device it plans to launch in India and when. Going by the recent developments from Oppo, it seems that the company could launch Oppo R17 series phone, which also includes R17 Pro and R17 Neo.
As for the specifications, the Oppo R17 comes with a 6.4-inch waterdrop display and is powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 670 processor. It comes in two RAM versions – 6GB and 8GB RAM, both pairing up with 128GB of internal storage.
It has a 21MP + 8MP dual cameras at the back and a 25MP front-facing camera. The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo-based ColorOS 5.2 while a 3500mAh battery with support for VOOC fast charging keeps the lights on.
The R17 Pro features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen with a waterdrop notch screen that offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, along with an under-display fingerprint scanner. It is powered by Snapdragon 710 chipset, coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. There’s a 12MP + 20MP camera at the back and a 25MP front-facing shooter. Running on Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box with ColorOS, the device is powered by a 3,700mAh battery.
Oppo R17 Neo, on the other hand, features the same 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a notch and this one too is equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader. However, instead of Snapdragon 710, the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 660 SoC, coupled with 4GB of RAM. It features a 16MP + 2MP dual camera setup on the back and comes with a 25MP front-facing snapper. Running on Android Oreo-based ColorOS, the phone is powered by a 3,600mAh battery.
To know for sure, we’ll have to wait for Oppo to officially launch the new smartphone in the Indian market. We expect to soon get more information, including the launch date.
After launching the Mi A2 mid-range smartphone in India in August this year, the Chinese company launched the Red color version of the same a month later. However, until now, only the 4GB RAM model was available in Red color.
Now, the company has officially started selling the 6GB RAM model of the Mi A2 in Red color option. It is now available for purchase through Amazon India and Xiaomi’s own online store Mi.com.
The Xiaomi Mi A2 Red color edition for the 6GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 18,999 and comes with several offers, including a 3-months of free subscription to Hungama Music, and Reliance Jio cashback offer.
The phone features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with 2160 x 1080 pixels and 2.5D curved glass and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Under the hood, the device is powered by QualcommSnapdragon 660 octa-core processor along with Adreno 512 GPU.
The device packs 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage and another variant packs 6GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.
For photography, the phone sports a 12-megapixel primary camera with Sony IMX486 sensor, LED flash, f/1.75 aperture and a 20-megapixel secondary sensor with Sony IMX376 sensor with f/1.75 aperture. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel snapper with Sony IMX376 sensor with Soft-LED flash.
The device comes with a fingerprint sensor on the back panel. Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C. It also comes with an IR blaster.
As the Mi A2 is a part of Google’s Android One program, the phone runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box instead of Xiaomi’s MIUI custom interface. The device drives power from a 3,010mAh battery with Quick Charge 4 fast charging technology.
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As the usage of laptops and mobile phones are taking up to new levels, so are the different users who are looking for different dimensioned devices for daily use. Every set of consumers have their own choices regarding the size of the smart devices. In order to cater to these of folks, manufacturers have also started developing different sized devices. The latest is the One Notebook aka One Mix 2 Yoga pocket computer which carries a 7-inch screen with a mechanical keyboard. It can easily fit in your pocket and gives you full laptop-like experience.
One Mix 2 Yoga is a small Pocket Netbook device which measures 18.2x×11.0×1.7 cm when folded. We can term it as a small tablet or phablet device which carries a 7 inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920×1200 and a mini full mechanical keyboard. In order to improve productivity, One Netbook carries support for touch operations. It will improve overall efficiency as along with touchpad, and the user is given another option to interact with the system.
We can say it a 2-in-1 laptop as it can run all desktop based program with ease. Internally, One Mix 2 yoga carries an Intel Core M3-7Y30 processor carrying a dual-core four-thread design with the frequency of 1-2.6 GHz, an integrated Intel HD 615 GPU. Its thermal design power consumption is 4.5W which is lowest in the Intel core family. It can perform your daily tasks quickly and efficiently.
Further, there’s a 3 GB RAM with a 256 GB SSD for a much faster experience. It supports dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and Windows 10 onboard. You will get a 3.5 mm audio jack, a micro HDMI port, a USB Type-C port, and microSD card reader on the sides of the device.
There’s a 6500 mAh battery which can withstand 8-10 hours of continuous work. There’s a fingerprint sensor for authentication and a 2048 level Orginal stylus. You can own it for the price of $629.99.
Recently, Realme confirmed that its upcoming U-series smartphone will be the first smartphone globally to be powered by MediaTek’s recently launched Helio P70 chipset. Now, the company has revealed the phone as Reame U1 and has also announced its launch date.
Realme has scheduled a launch event on 28th November where the company will launch its first smartphone under the U-series of phones — Realme U1. The phone’s tagline reads “India’s SelfiePro”, confirming that the phone will be selfie-focused. Further, the company says that the phone is “the perfect combination of power and an astounding selfie experience.”
The launch event will be live streamed on various social media platforms at 12:30 PM IST. It is also confirmed that the Realme U1 will be available for purchase in India exclusively through Amazon India. The phone’s landing page on Amazon India reveals that the device will come with “the most powerful selfie camera ever”.
The landing page also confirms that the phone’s display will have a dewdrop notch on top, similar to what we’ve seen on the Realme 2 Pro. As earlier confirmed, the phone will be powered by MediaTek Helio P70 12nm octa-core processor, with a high-resolution depth engine, faster multi-frame noise reduction shot, anti-blooming engine, and accurate AI detection.
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. We also expect the phone to have multiple variants based on the memory configuration.
Earlier, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth hinted about the possibility of VOOC fast charging support for its upcoming smartphone, so there’s a good chance that the Realme U1 could be the company’s first smartphone to support VOOC fast charging technology.
As for the pricing, the smartphone is expected to be priced between Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000 (approximately between $140 to $210) to take on the likes of Xiaomi‘s Redmi Y2, which is also a selfie-centric smartphone.
In the last some few days, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S users have reported an issue while they are using the device’s camera app. As per the users, they are facing the flickering issue, when they open up the camera app. The frame window in the camera app flickers when a person tries to take a picture or shoot videos from it. Today, an official response from the Xiaomi is stating that the issue is happening because 1/1000 second shutter is set which is faster than the flashing frequency of the lamp. It is the particular reason that the users can see a black bar issue.
Xiaomi took to Weibo today to officially respond on this matter. Well, despite explanation, the Chinese electronics maker has not uttered a word regarding any update. They have simply justified the flickering issue and has not said anything on how to cure it.
It has happened after the recent update which has added the night scene feature and slow-motion shooting as like of Mi Mix 3 on Mi Mix 2S. Well, users who are facing this issue, need not worry as it won’t impact the hardware or your photos quality. We hope Xiaomi will roll out a new update which will rectify the issue as soon as possible.
Additionally, Xiaomi Mix 2S packs a rear dual camera of 12 megapixels wide angle lens + 12-megapixel telephoto lens. It supports 2X optical zoom, portrait mode, optical image stabilization. The Sony IMX363 sensor carries a large 1.4μm pixels with fast focus and more accurate photography in the dark light. It hosts a noise reduction mechanism which further improves the image quality.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is packed with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and is clocked at 2.8 GHz speed. It is 30% more efficient than the previous generation and supports 8GB RAM and 256 GB storage. Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S supports NFC, ARCore, Wireless charging upto 7.5 W.
It is a full packed device, and we hope Xiaomi will soon roll out an update to fix the flickering issue.
Looks like brand-conscious buyers living on a tight budget are in for a treat. Banggood is offering a wide selection of smart devices manufactured by Xiaomi, BlitzWolf and other top brands at unbeatable prices.
Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is offering top-branded flagship devices for $9.99 and less. In a bid to simplify the search process, the Chinese online store has divided the products into multiple categories.
Starting today, November 19th at 10 am (UTC+8), smart devices will go up for sale bearing heavily discounted price tags on Banggood. Buyers will get an opportunity to save a considerable amount of extra money in the form of huge coupons that will be valid for select smart devices.
Under the ‘Black Friday Coupons’ category, you can grab a coupon that will help you get an extra 6% off on smartphones, tablet PCs, feature phones, laptops, and notebooks etc. This coupon, which will be available on November 21st and will expire on November 24th, will not be valid for promo tag items.
You can grab a coupon that gives you 10% off specifically on accessories, feature phones, power banks etc. Likewise, there are specific coupons that you can use to get extra discount on stationery supplies, laptops, notebooks, projectors, and accessories. The ‘Star Devices’ section feature top-notch electronic items that you can now buy without breaking the bank. This section comprises a heavily discounted Zeblze THOR 4 Plus smartwatch, CHUWI Hi9 Air tablet, Teclast F7 notebook and lots more. Aside from carrying considerably reduced price tags, select items in this category have been assigned specific coupons for extra discounts.
The ‘Daily Specials’ section has further been divided into various other sub-categories that encompass products with noteworthy discounts. You can avail discounts on items starting from November 19th to November 24th. Some items carry coupons as well.
You can choose from items priced under $9.99, under $9.99 to $16.99 and products bearing above $16.99 price tags under the ‘Price Optimization-Accessories’ category. If you’re in the market for smart tech that won’t set you back a pretty penny, you can head straight to the ‘Cost-Effective Smart Tech’ category. The ‘New Arrival’ section comprises the Bakeey M30 smartwatch that you can add to cart in advance and wait for the price to be revealed on November 21st at 10 am (UTC+8). Aside from the M30, you can pre-order the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL smartphone, the BlitzWolf BW-TC17 3A PD type-c to type-c cable and Xiaomi Air laptop.
You can click here to visit the promotion page and check out the rest of the categories while taking full advantage of the great discounts.
Last week, Xiaomi entered the UK market with the launch of select products, including Mi 8 Pro, Mi 8, Mi 8 Lite, Redmi 6A entry-level smartphone, Mi Band 3 fitness tracker, and the Mi electric scooter.
Now, the company has also opened its first brick-and-mortar Mi Store in Westfield London, making it the company’s first official Mi Store in the UK.
A day before the company officially announced its expansion to the UK market, Xiaomi had started selling its Pocophone F1 in the UK through Amazon. Now, the smartphone is available for purchase through the Mi Store as well.
Along with the Pocophone F1, the company is also selling the Redmi Note 6 Pro, which is already available in Thailand and Indonesia and is slated to launch in India on 22nd November. In the UK, the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage model of the Pocophone F1 is priced at £329 (approximately $422) while the 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage model costs £349, which roughly converts to $448.
At its Mi Store, the company is also selling two Android One smartphones — Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite. In the Redmi series, the Chinese company has five phones available in the UK — Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi 6, Redmi 6A, Redmi Note 5, and Redmi S2.
It has also launched three audio products — Mi In-ear Headphones Pro 2, Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphones, and Mi Headphones Comfort. It is also selling three models of its power banks, Mi Band 3 along with its different colored straps, and a motion-activated smart night light.
During the launch of its Mi Store in London, the company announced that the first 3 customers in-store will receive amazing gifts and the first 300 customers will be treated to a special goody bag.
Xiaomi is not only working on Smartphone devices, but they are also dedicated to bringing in smart devices for your daily life usage. They have many products such as Mi Air Purifier, Sports band, smart Toothbrushes, and various other products. Along with these useful devices, Xiaomi has launched one more device i.e. a Mi Compact Bluetooth Speaker 2 packed with Xiao AI based voice assistant.
Buyers can book this smart device starting today for the price of 49 Yuan (~US 7). It will begin shipping on November 28th. The new intelligent speaker is crafted out of ABS+PC material and carries a large speaker on the front side with a button on the back side to control it. The Mi Compact Bluetooth Speaker 2 adopts small-diameter with large magnetic design, excellent low-frequency support, advanced DRC compression technology and much more.
Along with good hardware specs, its smartness has endeavored with Xiao AI voice assistant. The phone can be connected by means of Bluetooth 4.2, and you can control everything by pressing its single button. You can ask anything from Xiao Voice assistant like navigation, playing music, sending messages on WeChatr, controlling smart home and many other things.
This beautiful yet small device comprises of an attractive and magnetic speaker with a microphone and an LED on the side to let you know about its status. It carries a 480 mAh battery and can withstand 45 days without charging and can sustain 4 hours of continuous music playback. At the volume level of 80%, it can last for 6 hours and should be at the maximum distance of 10 meters.
You will get a speaker, user guide and connector cable in package contents. Its single button will allow you to power up/down your device by pressing and holding it for 2 seconds. Even though, you can accept/reject phone calls with an option play and stop the music. You can reset the device by pressing the same button for 6 seconds.
It’s a perfect combination to enhance your music listing experience and bringing hands-free calling option.
Today, Nubia has confirmed that it will be debuting the Nubia Red Magic Mars gaming smartphone on Nov. 28. The handset will be unveiled at the Shanghai VSPN E-Sports Center. Like the Xiaomi Black Shark Helo, Nubia Red Magic Mars will be arriving with Snapdragon 845 and 10 GB of RAM. Also, it will be some exciting features that are not available on Xiaomi’s gaming phone.
The AnTuTu and Master Lu benchmark scores of the Nubia Red Magic Mars were revealed in the previous week. The AnTuTu listing of the phone had revealed that the Red Magic Mars gaming phone had scored a very impressive score of 319,781 on AnTuTu. Key details such as display resolution, processor and RAM variants of the smartphone have been already revealed. However, the entire specs of the phone are still under the wraps.
Nubia has already made the smartphone available through its crowdfunding campaign. The crowdfunding price of the phone is 3,888 Yuan (~$560). Like the original Red Magic gaming phone, the upcoming Mars model will be featuring a display that supports 18:9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels.
The Snapdragon 845 chipset is present under the hood of the device. For heat dissipating and smoother gaming performance, it is equipped with dual air and liquid cooling technologies. Nubia has revealed that the heat dissipation system of the smartphone can reduce the temperature of the phone by 13.2 degrees. The handset is equipped with a dedicated button for GameBoost mode.
It is expected to arrive with 8 GB of RAM. The highest configuration variant of the smartphone will be featuring 10 GB of RAM and an inbuilt storage of 256 GB. The smartphone is preinstalled with the latest Android 9 Pie OS. Other details such as battery size and camera configurations of the smartphone are yet to be confirmed.
Shown above is a leaked photo that was reportedly snapped during a Nubia’s internal presentation. It shows that the Red Magic Mars phone includes some features that are not available on the Black Shark Helo gaming phone. These frame buttons for 4 finger operation for gaming, 4D smart shock, real-time ear feedback, dual cooling system, DTS 7.1 channel with 3D surround sound support and Smart PA amplifier.
Do you think that the Nubia Red Magic gaming phone will be a better gaming smartphone than Black Shark Helo? Share us your views by posting your comments below.
As part of its recently kicked-off 11.11 Shopping Festival, Banggood is offering super snap-deals and a wide selection of items at lowest prices.
The promo has been divided into multiple categories that feature top-end electronic items ranging from a Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 smartphone to A95X Pro Amlogic S905W 2GB RAM 16GB ROM Android TV Box and lots more. You can click on the countdown down to check out the products that will go up for sale in each section.
If you’re interested in making a great snap-up, there are a few rules that you need to follow. It is imperative for you to be logged in to your Banggood account in order to take full advantage of this campaign. The most precise countdown timer is displayed on the promotion page.
As far as payment methods for snap-up items are concerned, you can only use PayPal so if you don’t already have a PayPal account, you’d need to make one. It is also worth noting that you need to pay for snap-up items within 30 minutes, but if you close the payment page before making the payment, you can re-access it simply by visiting the My Orders section under My Account.
If you end up receiving a damaged item or if your item is lost during shipment, you will not be eligible for a refund for your snap Up orders. However, the damaged product can be replaced or resent.
Other important rules include activating your mailbox, setting your default shipping address, getting alerted, keeping a watch on time, reloading the page exactly when 1 minute is left and selecting the right specifics. You have click Snap-Up Now to buy when the timer shows 00:00:00:00. Note if you prefer not to wait, you can buy the item directly with regular price.
You can click here to visit the promotion page and take full advantage of the promo, which is slated to end soon.
In a bid to increase the compatibility and add up some extra ports for your MacBook, Haibeisi has launched a new docking station. It is on sale now in China via the Xiaomi’s store for the price of 199 Yuan. Users can use this third-party product to get additional ports and make some space to attach more accessories to your MacBook. Usually, Macbook always remains short in the number of expansion ports, and it requires exclusive expansion accessories.
Haibeisi docking station offers Type-C port, HDMI interface, two USB 3.0, SD/TF card slots and a Thunderbolt 3 slot. The new Thunderbolt slot is quite useful and powerful. It can provide data transmission speeds of up to 40Gb/s and can transmit 8K video. It also takes device charging to a different level by giving 100W power and extends its capability to charge Macbook while working.
In order to make it purely native to MacBook, its design has also been crafted on the lines of MacBook. It measures 117x32x10mm and is made from aluminium alloy material with round edges. Haibeisi has polished it with couples of different colours like deep grey and gray colour. Its body is soft and easy to carry as it is quite comfortable to hold in hand. Further, there’s also an engraved logo of Haibeisi, and its interface is plated out of high-strength nickel to resist plugging and ageing.
You will also get a light blue indicator on the top to let you know the status of the board.
It will surely help the owners to extend the compatibility using the seven ports present on the docking station. Overall, it will increase the productivity of MacBook users, as they don’t have to wait for charging to complete to accomplish another task. So, it is a must buy for users who have the difficulty of using multiple expansion devices at the same time.
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The ‘Star Devices’ section feature top-notch electronic items that you can now buy without breaking the bank. This section comprises a heavily discounted Zeblze THOR 4 Plus smartwatch, CHUWI Hi9 Air tablet, Teclast F7 notebook and lots more. Aside from carrying considerably reduced price tags, select items in this category have been assigned specific coupons for extra discounts.
The ‘New Arrival’ section comprises the Bakeey M30 smartwatch that you can add to cart in advance and wait for the price to be revealed on November 21st at 10 am (UTC+8). Aside from the M30, you can pre-order the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL smartphone, the BlitzWolf BW-TC17 3A PD type-c to type-c cable and Xiaomi Air laptop.
