Xiaomi India records a milestone, sells 1 million Mi TVs in less than Nine months

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Nov 5, 2018

Xiaomi launched its first smart TV model for the Indian market in February this year, with the aim of dominating the market with its range of smart TV models. The company seems to be doing just that as it was revealed recently following a research by IDC that Xiaomi was the leading smart TV brand in India. The company has now revealed over the weekend that it has sold its 1 million Mi smart TVs in India since opening shop.

On Feb 14th, 2018 we launched a dream with an aim to change the TV game in India. Today, we’re super kicked to announce that we have sold 1,000,000 Mi TVs in just 9 months.

Just goes on to show the popularity of Mi TVs in India right now. Thank you Mi Fans! #1SmartTVBrand pic.twitter.com/2rtx0780QJ

— Mi TV India (@MiTVIndia) November 2, 2018

This was revealed via the Mi TV India Twitter handle and is certainly an impressive feat that shows the soaring popularity of the brand in India. It is even more surprising considering the already established presence of brands such as Pansonic, Samsung, LG etc in the local market before Xiaomi’s debut. The company is putting efforts to consolidate on this achievement with the opening of a Mi TV factory in India.

What Xiaomi, no doubt, has going for it is the pricing of its models which brings premium quality at affordable price tags, giving buyers good value for their money. Xiaomi had already recorded 500,000 units in sales within the first six months of the Mi TV launch as of August. However, an impressive festive season sales online were able to fast-track the company hitting the 1 million mark. Xiaomi is already celebrating this achievement with an Rs. 1,000 discount on the 32-inch and 43-inch Mi TV 4A models on Flipkart and the 43-inch Mi TV 4A model on Mi.com, also as part of the Big Diwali sale and the Diwali with Mi sale, respectively.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 could be first Snapdragon 8150 fueled phone, claims report

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 5, 2018

Xiaomi has recently introduced the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 with new slider design and quad cameras in China. Soon after its launch, rumors about Xiaomi 2019 flagship phone have surfaced today. Citing information coming from supply chain, GizChina has reported that the Xiaomi Mi 9 will be the first phone to arrive with Snapdragon 8150 chipset. The new leak has shared some key information on the smartphone.

The publication has claimed that the Xiaomi Mi 9 arriving in the first half of 2019 could be the first Snapdragon 8150 chipset (previously known as Snapdragon 855) powered smartphone. Like the Mi 8, the Mi 9 is expected to launch first in China.

The publication has claimed that the Mi 9 flagship smartphone would be equipped with triple rear cameras with 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 as primary sensor. The regular variants of the phone may come with 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM. Its highest variant may include 10 GB of RAM. The handset is expected to feature an under-display fingerprint scanner which suggest that it could be arriving with AMOLED display.

Last year, Xiaomi had launched the Mi MIX 2 smartphone with Snapdragon 835 SoC. In March 2019, the Chinese manufacturer had released the Mi MIX 2S phone that resembled the Mi MIX 2 in terms of design and specs but came with the newer Snapdragon 845.

Xiaomi may use the same strategy next year. During the launch event of Mi MIX 3, the company confirmed that the 5G version of the phone will be announced in Q1 2019. Hence, the Mi MIX 3 5G version arriving next year is likely to retain the same design as the Mi MIX 3. Probably, the Mi MIX 3 5G could be the company’s first phone with Snapdragon 8150 SoC.

Read More: Buy Xiaomi Mi 8 Smartphone For Just $399.99 On GeekBuying

The Xiaomi Mi 8 was unveiled as the 8^th anniversary smartphone in May this year. It is likely that the Mi 9 may arrive to succeed in May 2019. In other words, it may launch a month or two after the Mi MIX 3 5G version. There is a possibility that Galaxy S10, ZenFone 5Z’s successor or Sony Xperia XZ4 that are expected to get announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) tech expo in February 2019 could end up as the first Snapdragon 8150 powered smartphone.

The referred via article has not clearly shared information on the source. Hence, it is advisable to digest the report with a pinch of salt.

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OnePlus 6T vs Honor Magic 2 vs Huawei Mate 20: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 5, 2018

All the most important smartphones manufacturers launched their main flagships of the second half of 2018, including Chinese companies. OnePlus 6T, Honor Magic 2 and the Huawei Mate 20 series are the last of them alongside the Mi Mix 3 by Xiaomi. Here, we compared the specs of OnePlus 6, Honor Magic 2 and Huawei Mate 20, two super powerful flagships which are going to be available in the global market at a moderate price, even though they have the best hardware components out there.

OnePlus 6T vs Honor Magic 2 vs Huawei Mate 20

	OnePlus 6T	Honor Magic 2	Huawei Mate 20
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157.5 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm, 185 g	157.3 x 75.1 x 8.3 mm, 206 g	158.2 x 77.2 x 8.3 mm, 188 g
DISPLAY	6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Optic AMOLED	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.53 inches, 1080 x 2244p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – nano memory card slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, Oxygen OS	Android 9 Pie, EMUI	Android 9 Pie, EMUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 16 + 20 MP, f/1.7 and f/1.7, OIS 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 16 + 16 + 24 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/1.8 Triple 16 + 16 + 24 MP f/2.0, f/2.4 and f/2.4 front camera	Triple 12 + 16 + 8 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 24 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3700 mAh, fast charging with Dash Charge	3500 mAh, fast charging with Magic Charge	4000 mAh, fast charging 4.5V / 5A
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot, slider design	Dual SIM slot, splashproof (IP53)

Design

As Honor Magic 2 sports the most innovative design, it is definitely the most attractive handset. It has a slider design with the front cameras and sensors included in the slider just like the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. This allows a screen-to-body ratio close to 100 percent without the need of a notch interrupting the display. Further, it has smaller dimensions than other devices with the same display size.

Display

With the thinnest bezels as well as 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage, Honor Magic 2 has the most convincing display. But OnePlus 6T is able to provide a similar viewing quality as it has an AMOLED display with DCI-P3 coverage as well. On the other hand, Huawei Mate 20 is the handset with the biggest display which could be better for you if you want a phone for gaming and/or productivity.

Hardware/Software

Kirin 980 is the most recent chipset in the Android market and I did not have the chance to test it deeply, but according to the first benchmark, it is even more performing than Snapdragon 845. If so, Huawei Mate 20 may be the fastest handset of this trio, but given the usual software optimization by OnePlus, the 6T may overclass it. The 6T is still not on sale, so we can not give you a final verdict.

Camera

The most interesting camera department belongs to Honor Magic 2 which boasts six cameras: three on the back and three on the front. While on the rear side you can find a monochromatic sensor as the third module, the front setup has two depth sensors which are also used for facial recognition.

Battery

Huawei Mate 20 has the biggest battery, 300 mAh more than OnePlus 6T and 500 mAh more than Honor Magic 2. It also supports a very fast charging technology which can fill 58 percent of the battery in just 30 minutes.

Price

Huawei Mate 20 recently hitten the market with a price tag of about €800/$912, the global price for Honor Magic 2 is not known yet, while OnePlus 6 will cost €559/$559. Even though I still do not know the price tag of Honor Magic 2, I want to award it for its innovation and decree it as the winner of this comparison.

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

OnePlus 6T vs Honor Magic 2 vs Huawei Mate 20: PRO and CONS

OnePlus 6T

PROS

Big battery
In-display fingerprint reader
Amazing hardware
Good cameras
Gorilla Glass 6

CONS

No micro SD

Honor Magic 2

PROS

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

CONS

Smaller battery

Huawei Mate 20

PROS

Bigger screen
Bigger battery
Awesome hardware
Good cameras

CONS

Expensive

More details of Nokia 9 PureView seen on firmware site

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 5, 2018

The Nokia 9 PureView is the anticipated flagship phone from HMD Global Oy. The phone has been in development for a while now but there is still no officially confirmed release date. Nevertheless, more details keep surfacing.

New info on the flagship device was seen on the server of FIH Mobile, the Foxconn subsidiary said to be handling the phone’s production. Bits of information found revealed details about the phone’s codename and software version.

According to MySmartPrice, the Nokia 9 PureView is codenamed “Olympic”. The name might be a nod to the five cameras on its back which can be likened to the five rings of the Olympic Games. The server also revealed the phone is running Android 9 Pie with November’s security patch and has build number 00CN_4_030.

The Nokia 9 PureView is expected to change the way smartphones take pictures. Seeing as it has five cameras, we would be disappointed if the camera performance turns out to be less than stellar. The camera performance of the Nokia phones released by HMD Global has not been impressive. So a lot of people are really looking forward to the Nokia 9 PureView to succeed where the others have failed.

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OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple gradient hue in pictures: Likely the first of many

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 5, 2018

Just before the OnePlus 6T launch, the company invited a couple of reviewers to have a sneak peek of the device in its manufacture process on its factory. During the visit as reported by MrWhosetheboss, he got an extensive tour of OnePlus’ headquarters and along the line, he stumbled on a number of old OnePlus 6 Prototypes still on display. The prototypes adopt several colours such as blue, purple and several colour gradients. We had expected the Chinese giant to make the OnePlus 6T available in some of the gradient colours and that is what just happened.

OnePlus released a Thunder Purple gradient variant of the OnePlus 6T during the flagship phone’s China launch. The new variant joins the Midnight Black and Mirror Black variants that were announced in New York earlier on. It also happens to be the first gradient hue that the company would be releasing. Surprisingly, OnePlus 6 was never released in any gradient colour despite the growing popularity of that styling since the Huawei P20 Pro was released with such design. The OP6 only had a Flame Red and Silk White colour variant. The company has perhaps realised there is likely a shift to gradient hues among its competitors and so, may have put its pricing consideration aside in releasing this one. We’re sure more of such would follow, if not on the OP6T but on its successor.

The OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple comes with a frosted glass back with deeper colours on the upper part around the camera while the lower part comes in purple. The darker colour and purple combination is a reflection of a dark sky briefly illuminated by lightning which gives it a purple appearance. The front also has black bezels just like the other variants. Aside from the frosted glass Thunder Purple gradient back, the device shares the same specs as the Midnight Black and Mirror Black variants. Check out some more pictures from below.

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Samsung could soon launch Galaxy Note 9 in Pure White color variant

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Jeet

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Nov 5, 2018

After launching the Cloud Silver color variant for the Galaxy Note 9, Samsung is all set to launch yet another color variant for its flagship smartphone — Pure White.

Evan Blass, a trusted leakster has shared a render of the upcoming all-new Pure White color variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. While he is usually accurate when it comes to his leaks, this time he mentions that he is not completely sure about the render’s legitimacy.

If the Pure White Galaxy Note 9 really becomes a reality, it’ll be the first Galaxy Note-series smartphone to be offered in White color after the Galaxy Note 5 which was launched in 2015. Later, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge were also launched in White colors.

Currently, not much is known about the Pure White color variant for the Galaxy Note 9. So, we are not sure if it’ll be available globally or will be introduced in select markets only, if it ever gets announced. So far, the Cloud Silver color variant is limited to the US market only.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is currently offered in four colors — Metallic Copper, Lavender Purple, Ocean Blue, and Midnight Black, and Cloud Silver, depending on the region.

To remind you of the phone’s specifications, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 features 6.4-inch S-AMOLED screen with Infinity Display design, which carries support for Quad HD+ resolution that’s protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 5. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor is powering the device in some markets while in other markets, it is powered by the company’s own Exynos 9810 chipset.

The phone comes in two models — one with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage while another packs 8GB RAM and 512GB internal storage. Coming to the camera, the device features a dual camera setup consisting of two 12-megapixel snappers. There’s an 8-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

It runs Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom Samsung UX on top. The IP68 rated device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that also supports fast charging technology.

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Race Between Smartphones and Computers – Will the Former Replace the Latter?

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Dev Bhatt

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Nov 5, 2018

Are smartphones like computers? Will they be able to replace computers? Well, it won’t be wrong to say that smartphones and computers are running a close race. Smartphones are really close to beating computers and it is, indeed, a tough competition between the two.

If you are wondering whether your next technological purchase should be a smartphone or a computer, then buy smartphones today. You will not regret the decision.

How Are Smartphones Better than Computers

Smartphones are a lot like computers in numerous ways. They are taking over the market and are getting more popular than computers — all for good reasons. The very first advantage smartphones have over computers are they are extremely easy to carry. You can take them with you anywhere and enjoy almost every feature that is offered by a computer — and then some more.

Every smartphone can be connected to the Internet via 3G/4G or Wi-Fi and it supports incredible speeds. Due to the fast internet access, you can perform a number of online activities, regardless of where you are. Social media, office work, online gaming, online shopping, music, movies, etc., are just some of the activities that you can enjoy on your smartphone.

Smartphones prove to be a great companion of workaholics too. There is no need to worry about missing important emails when you are away from the office. You can even make and send presentations and excels on smartphones. It is literally like carrying a computer in your pocket!

Despite being small in size and weighing less, a smartphone is comparable to a computer in terms of RAM, processors and storage.

3 Reasons Why Smartphones are winning

Foldable Smartphones

Technological advancements have taken place in displays, allowing them to be flexible.A foldable smartphone looks like a wallet which folds into half, with an image on the outside that you can interact with and you can fold it open for a larger image.

7nm Processor

Companies are rolling out a 7nm processor that delivers faster performance, savesmore power and sports a higher resolution screen and camera. What’s more? It will also support phones with 5G connectivity.

Snapdragon 850

The Snapdragon 850 presents insanely speedy performance that gamers and on-the-go binge watchers can spoil themselves with. You can also benefit from features like LTE-connectivity and extended battery life.

Computers Over Smartphones

There are numerous areas where smartphones can beat a computer but it is impossible to deny the computer its rightful spot in certain areas. For example, computers are a common sight in every single office, all over the world. You cannot expect people to work using their smartphones in offices. It is true that people can make excels and presentations on the phones and even send emails, but computers offer a better platform to maintain excels, powerpoint, word doc, etc., as compared to the smartphones.

Additionally, many people prefer typing on a full keyboard that a computer can offer rather than typing on type pads that are only a few inches big. So, when it comes to work, computers are next to irreplaceable. Moreover, the size of the display is perhaps the only one area where a computer will always beat the smartphone.

In Conclusion

The line between a smartphone and computer is getting blurred with each passing day. Several smartphones can perform the tasks of computers such as emailing, writing blog posts, and store information, while computers are able to perform phone-like functions like making a call, sending a text, or finding a phone number.

While it may be impossible to think of smartphones completely replacing the computer in the next few years, there is a high possibility that bridge between the two will keep getting smaller.

OnePlus 6T Pricing In China vs Other Regions

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 5, 2018

OnePlus has announced its new flagship device, OnePlus 6T in the US, Europe, India, and China. It is for the first time that OnePlus has introduced any of its smartphone with carrier backing in the US. OnePlus 6T is available via T-Mobile in the US for the starting price of $549 (3,802 Yuan) for 6GB RAM and 128 GB storage. Different variants carry different pricing in different markets.

There are plenty of changes that OnePlus 6T carries such as a new 6.41-inch waterdrop display and an on-screen fingerprint sensor. Some specs remain the same like Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC on board with 6/8GB RAM options. OnePlus 6T features a dual camera set up at the back consisting a 16MP primary camera with f/1.7 aperture, 1.22μm pixel size + 20 MP camera with f/1.7 aperture. It features an OIS, EIS along with dual LED flash. On the front, there’s a 16MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture and 1.0μm pixel size.

Although, it is also the first smartphone from OnePlus which does not carry 3.5 mm audio jack. You can read more about the phone in our OnePlus 6T Hands on.

Now coming onto the most important aspect of the OnePlus 6T i.e the pricing details. In the below-mentioned table, you can check out the OnePlus 6T pricing in China and other regions.

Device	Capacity	Price in China	Price in the US	Price in UK/Europe	Price in India
OnePlus 6T	6GB RAM+ 128 GB	3399 Yuan (~$490)	$549	£499/€549	INR 37,999 ($520)
	8GB RAM+ 128 GB	3599 Yuan (~$520)	$579	£529/€579	INR 41,999 ($575)
	8GB RAM+ 256 GB	3999 Yuan (~$577)	$629	£579/€629	INR 45,999 ($630)

Well, the tradition continues. OnePlus 6T is cheapest (by around $50 vs US) in China. Other regions, even including India have similar price tags.

Along with the OnePlus 6T, the Chinese company has launched new explorer backpack with similar pricing.

Name	Price in China	Price in US	Price in Europe/UK	Price in India
OnePlus Ex. Backpack	499 Yuan ($72)	$99	–	INR 4,990 (~$68)

Read More: OnePlus 6T vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Huawei Mate 20 Pro: Specs Comparison

So, how many have already bought the OnePlus 6T or going to buy it soon?

OnePlus launches Bullets 2T Type-C wired earphones in China

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 5, 2018

Alongside the OnePlus 6T announced in China today, OnePlus also launched a new pair of wired earphones – the Bullets 2T. The new pair of earphones has a USB-C connector. This means it is a great option for those picking up the OnePlus 6T which doesn’t have an audio jack.

The Bullets 2T are actually the Chinese variant of the Type-C Bullets earphones announced two months ago. It has a built-in DAC by Cirrus Logic for hi-res audio, tangle-free flat wires, and a three-button in-line remote with a microphone for receiving calls.

OnePlus says the Bullets 2T uses a polyarylate diaphragm made by German company ARYPHAN®. The new earphones also work with the built-in EQ settings on OnePlus phones.

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China smartphone shipments expected to drop by over 10% in Q4 2018

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 5, 2018

Chinese smartphone market has been grappling with the challenge of a saturated market occasioned by the rapid influx of new models into the market. This has led to a drop in the total number of shipments in recent times. Research firm Digitimes predicts that shipments of smartphones in China will continue its downward spiral by over 10%. This will signify a continuation of poor shipments from the third quarter which dropped by 6.9% Year on Year in the third quarter of 2018.

The expected drop in shipments is not only hinged on a saturated market alone but it is also related to a reduction in subsidies for the purchase of 4G phones by local telecom operators. It is also related to a lengthening of the device replacement cycle by users who tend to use phones for longer periods now. There is a link between this reason and the rate of product releases as users have apparently become fed up with seeing a new, slightly upgraded model of their new phone just a couple of months after the release.

However, the Double Eleven (11.11) shopping festival is likely to drive total smartphone shipment in the fourth quarter but Digitimes projects that won’t be enough to guarantee a sequential gain in Q4. Digitimes projects a drop over 10% when compared to last year’s figures. The research firm also hinted that Apple is expected to make a big climb in the Chinese market in the fourth quarter and could outpace OPPO and Vivo to clinch the third spot in terms of smartphone shipments with the availability of the iPhone XR and the older-generation iPhone devices at lower prices. This underscores the popularity of the Apple brand in China.

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Nubia X sold out within 57 seconds in its first flash sale in China

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Jeet

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Nov 5, 2018

Last week, ZTE’s sub-brand Nubia launched its flagship smartphone — Nubia X, featuring a unique dual display design. The phone went on sale in China today for the first time and in its first flash sale, the company claims to have sold 100,000 units in just 57 seconds.

The Nubia X comes in three color options — Deep Grey, Black Gold, and Sea Blue. It has three different memory configurations — 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.

The company has scheduled second such sale on November 11, which is also known as the Global Shopping Festival Day in China. The pricing is also expected to be the same for all the variants in the upcoming sale.

The phone costs 3,299 Yuan for 6/64GB version, 3,699 Yuan for the 8/128GB model and 4,199 Yuan for the 8/256GB version for Deep Grey and Black Gold color. The Sea Blue color variant, on the other hand, is priced 100 Yuan more than the other color options.

The Nubia X comes with a 6.26-inch Full HD+ display with 2280 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 93.6 percent screen-to-body ratio. There’s a 5.1-inch OLED display fitted on the rear side which offers 1520 x 720 pixels screen resolution and features like eye protection mode and Always on Display.

Under the hood, the Nubia X is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. The phone features a 16-megapixel f/1.8 aperture and a 24-megapixel f/1.7 aperture dual camera module that offer features like HDR, AI portrait mode, AI scene recognition, dual pixel PDAF, 240fps slow-motion video recording, dual tone LED flash.

For shooting selfies, you’ll have to rely on the rear display which acts as a viewfinder. The device comes pre-installed with Android 8.1 Oreo operating system that is overlaid with the company’s Nubia UI 6.0 X.

The phone’s software brings support for gesture-based navigation, fatigue reminder, dark light reminder, AI dual-screen switching, among others. Also, while playing games on the main display of the phone in landscape orientation, users can use their fingers to access gaming functions on the left and right portions on the rear display.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and USB-C. It is powered by a 3,800mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging. With 5-percent battery life remaining in the ultra-low power mode, the smartphone can function for up to 3 hours.

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OnePlus 6T with Purple color variant and 3,399 Yuan (~$493) starting price unveiled in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 5, 2018

At the end of the previous month, OnePlus had launched the OnePlus 6T smartphone in the U.S. and India. Today, it had held a dedicated unveil event in China to announce the arrival of the OnePlus 6T in the home country. Apart from the color variants introduced in the other markets, China has received the OP6T in a color option of Purple.

The base model of the OnePlus 6T features 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. This model carries a price tag of 3,399 Yuan (~$493). In the U.S. and India, the same variants were introduced with respective price tags of $549 and Rs. 37,999 (~$520). The base variant can be availed in Mirror Black color.

The second variant of the smartphone has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage and it costs 3,599 Yuan (~$522) in China. The same model has respective pricing of $579 and Rs. 41,999 (~$575) in the U.S. and India. Apart from Mirror Black and Midnight Black color hues, this model comes in a new color edition of Electro-Optic Purple (also referred to Thunder Purple in recent leaks). Here is an official video that showcases the color variant Purple edition of the OnePlus 6T in action.

The highest configuration model of the OnePlus 6T comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It is priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$580). In the U.S., it costs $629 and in India, it carries a pricing of Rs. 45,999 (~$630). This model can be availed in Midnight Black option only.

The pre-orders of the OnePlus 6T smartphone has from today in the home market of OnePlus. The handset is scheduled to be available for buying starting from Nov. 11.

The OnePlus 6T is the first phone from the Chinese manufacturer to lack support for 3.5mm audio jack. It is also the first OnePlus smartphone to feature an under-display fingerprint sensor. It features a 6.41-inch AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 845 chipset, up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of inbuilt storage, 16-megapixel front-facing camera, 16-megapixel + 24-megapixel dual camera setup, 3,700mAh battery and Android 9.0 Pie OS.

Now that the Purple variant of the OnePlus 6T has been introduced in China, the company may soon make it available in other markets.

Meizu Note 8 Flame Red color variant to go on sale in China from tomorrow

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Jeet

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Nov 5, 2018

Meizu recently launched its latest smartphone — Meizu Note 8 in China last month, which is an affordable alternative to the company’s Meizu X8. The phone was announced in four color options — Dark, Gray Blue, Smoke Purple, and Flame Red.

While the Black, Blue, and Purple color models went on sale on 1st November, the Flame Red color is now all set to be available for purchase from tomorrow. The smartphone has been priced at 1,298 Yuan in China, which roughly converts to $188.

It features a 6-inch Full HD+ display with 2160 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 18:9 aspect ratio, 450-nits peak brightness, and 403ppi pixel density. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 632 processor, clocked at 1.8GHz, coupled with Adreno 506 GPU and 4GB of RAM.

The phone packs 64GB internal storage with expandable support of up to 256GB. Coming to the camera department, the device features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 12-megapixel primary camera sensor with dual PDAF and a 5-megapixel secondary camera sensor with f/1.9 aperture.

On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. For added security, it comes equipped with a facial recognition technology-based unlock feature as well as a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Connectivity options in the smartphone include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, and GPS/ GLONASS.

The phone runs on Android Oreo-based company’s own Flyme OS custom interface with support for full-screen gesture support. It is fuelled by a 3,600mAh battery with 18W fast charging (mCharge), which still uses the micro USB port.

Meizu Note 8 competes against the likes of Xioami Redmi Note 6 and Lenovo S5 Pro, among others. We’ve compared how the device stacks up against the RN6 and Lenovo S5 Pro and against Huawei’s Honor 8C in terms of specs.

iPhone Sales to decline in India for Q4 2018, to witness first fall in last 4 years

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 5, 2018

It’s not only around the world, but the global decline in the smartphone shipments is also taking place in India as Apple is bracing itself for its first fall in the fourth quarter this year in India. If we calculate on a year-on-year basis, then the Cupertino giant will decline for the first time in the last four years. As according to a new reasearch report from Counterpoint, Apple is struggling to make pace despite the ongoing festive season in India.

As per Counterpoint’s research director Neil Shah, the sales are expected to remain between 700000 to 800000 units in comparison to a million last year at the same time.

“Sales are set to drop for the first time in four years,” Shah said. “If you look at Q3 – it was 900k last year and this (year) is almost 450k.” He further added, “iPhones have gone costlier and the features and specs aren’t that compelling. The install base of Android has grown vastly; the new customer base (for Apple) is not coming.”

Apple even blamed the disappointing global sales by pointing towards poor sales this year in the emerging markets. Well, the blame game has started, and the companies are terming the global slowdown for the decline in performance this year. Tim Cook pulled some wraps off the problems that company is facing by terming them as “speed bumps along a very long journey.”

While other analysts are talking about Apple’s lost glory as the Cupertino giant is unable to offer compelling features at a high price. People are leaning towards more costlier Android phones which have gone to different levels.

Read More: Report: Global smartphone sales fell by 3%, Xiaomi and Huawei still on the ascent in Q3 2018

Overall, the current scenario is not too bad for Apple, and it seems the company needs to reinvent ways to lure customers. Besides, old iPhone sales remained high means Indian revenue will be flat or will gain a little more than the last year but will end in red (loss).

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Buy ZTE Nubia Z17 Smartphone For Just $299.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 5, 2018

Even over a year after hitting the store shelves, ZTE’s Nubia Z17 continues to garner popularity among smartphone lovers. Taking this skyrocketing popularity into consideration, the Shenzhen-based handset maker is offering the well-received phone at a dropped price on GeekBuying.
A top-branded smartphone that’s loaded with exceptional features would normally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores, but the Nubia Z17 smartphone can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $389.99. This is a significant 30% drop in the phone’s original asking price of $554.99.

On top of that, you can apply coupon code OJGYKBYH to get an additional $184 off at the time of checking out. In other words, you can bring your already reduced grand total further down to just $299.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon, which is likely to expire in a short time.

The Nubia Z17 is quite an irresistible smartphone at this price, given that it sports an eye-catching 5.5 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution. Moreover, the phone is housed in a sturdy aluminum frame and it features Corning Gorilla Glass on top for added protection.

It packs the latest Snapdragon 835 Octa-Core chipset along with an Adreno 540 GPU, under the hood. The phone ships with 6GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of onboard storage so that you enough space for storing your favorite content.

The Nubia Z17 houses dual cameras comprising 12.0MP+23.0MP rear-mounted cameras and a 16.0MP front snapper for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. Furthermore, the dual-SIM smartphone runs on Android 7.1 Nougat OS and is backed by a 3200mAh battery.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in checking out the full specification and receiving the discount, which will be valid only for 4 days.

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Samsung Mobile’s twitter account picture hints at Foldable smartphone launch soon!

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 5, 2018

Well, how many Samsung fanboys have witnessed something different in the new profile picture of Samsung Mobile’s twitter handle? If you haven’t then, it seems you’re not a fanboy anymore. In the latest development, Samsung has posted a new profile picture on Samsung Mobile’s twitter handle with a folding effect on ‘S’ letter and flipping the ‘Samsung’ text from midway. So, it means the Korean giant is directly teasing its upcoming foldable smartphone.

Samsung is in news from past several years regarding its foldable device but this time it seems like Samsung will actually launch the Foldable smartphone very soon. We have been listening about the Youm display, flexible batteries and many other things regarding Samsung Foldable device for past several years. Now, it is quite interesting that finally, Samsung is coming with the foldable device.

The Foldable device is expected to be showcased at the Samsung’s Developer Conference this month in San Francisco. If the latest rumors are to be believed, then it would mark debut by early next year.

Additionally, Samsung’s Foldable smartphone will be called by the name of Galaxy F bearing model number of SM-F900U. As per the report, it is said that the new device is being tested on a firmware build F900USQU0ARJ5. Even though the Korean giant has partnered with Google to make a customized and more curated version of Android UI, especially for its foldable device.

It is expected to be made available globally, even in the European and Asian markets as the model numbers SM-F900F and SM-F900N have been leaked recently. These two devices are aimed at different markets around the globe.

Additionally, Samsung Foldable smartphone will comprise an OLED screen with 3000 mAh battery. It will fold to make a 4.6 inch OLED screen can be used as a regular smartphone, though you can even use it as a tablet by unfolding it to form a 7.29-inch display.

Read More: Samsung’s foldable smartphone is coming this year, will lead to increase in demand for flexible OLED displays

It’s hardware specifications are not out, but we have managed to know about Intel chip usage along with a 512 GB internal storage. But, it can’t be confirmed as of now, as Samsung has put a tight hold on its hardware related leaks. Also, it will be much thicker than the usual smartphones, and its battery consumption will also be higher due to its extra large display.

Samsung is expected to start mass producing the Galaxy F devices this month and will produce around 100,000 units per month. It might launch at the MWC 2019, next year with a hefty price tag.

Well, how many of you’re waiting for it?

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Motorola One launched in the U.S. with $399 pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 5, 2018

Motorola had announced the Motorola One Android One smartphone in August. The smartphone has landed in the U.S. with an affordable price tag of $399.

The Motorola One is the first phone from the company to arrive with a notched screen like the iPhone X in the U.S. The handset is equipped with a 5.9-inch IPS LCD display that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 19:9.

The Snapdragon 625 chipset is present under the hood of the Motorola One smartphone along with 4 GB of RAM. For storage, the handsets an inbuilt space of 64 GB. There is a microSD card slot for expanding its storage. There is a 3,000mAh battery on the device that carries support for fast charging.

The back panel of the Motorola One features 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. There is a selfie snapper of 8-megapixel placed inside the notch. A fingerprint scanner is embedded under the logo of the company on the rear. The handset sports a splash-resistant chassis.

Since it is an Android One device, it runs on stock version of Android Oreo and is confirmed to receive software updates at a faster pace for 2 years. Recently, the Motorola One Power handset was spotted with Android 9 Pie on Geekbench. Hence, there is a possibility that the Motorola One and One Power phones could be treated with Android 9 Pie OS update before the end of 2018.

As of this writing, Best Buy is the only online store apart from the Motorola’s online store to sell the Motorola One smartphone. The handset carries a price tag $399. The pre-order of the black colored edition of the smartphone have already begun in the U.S. The sales of the handset will begin on Nov. 11. On the said date, the company will be also introducing its white variant in the country. The Motorola One for the U.S. is an unlocked variant of the phone that will work with AT&T and T-Mobile networks.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi 8 Smartphone For Just $399.99 On GeekBuying

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 5, 2018

Following in the footsteps of its well-received predecessors, the Mi 8 became an instant hit among smartphone lover who fancies using a big-screen mobile device to watch videos and play popular games.
Regrettably, the Mi 8 failed to lure cost-conscious buyers who weren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a smartphone. In a bid to give back to Xiaomi fans that are living on a tight budget, the Chinese electronics company is now offering the Mi 8 at a lowered price on GeekBuying.

Before we delve further into the details about the aforesaid discount, let us take a look at the exceptional features that make the Mi 8 an irresistible smartphone.

The Mi 8 sports a mammoth 6.21-inch 2.5D Curved AMOLED screen, FHD+ display with 2248 x1080 pixels resolution for an unmatched viewing experience. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core processor and it uses an Adreno 630 710MHz GPU, under the hood.
The Xiaomi Mi 8 comes with 6GB of RAM and a offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage so that you can save your favorite content without worrying about running out of storage space. Moreover, it houses a 12MP+12MP dual camera module on the back and houses a 20MP front shooter for selfies.

The Mi 8 runs on MIUI 10-based Android 8.1 Oreo OS and draws its juices from a 3400mAh battery. On top of that, the phone features a slew of useful sensors including Infrared face recognition, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, and compass.

A handset offering comparable features would normally set you back a pretty penny, but the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone has gone up for sale bearing a reduced price tag of $399.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 45% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $728.99.

You can head straight to this link in order to avail the discount, which will be valid for just 5 days.

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Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth hints at price hike post Diwali season

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Jeet

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Nov 5, 2018

Oppo‘s sub-brand Realme which made its mark in India’s budget smartphone segment with aggressive pricing could soon increase the pricing of its products in the Indian market.

Realme India CEO Madhav Seth said through Twitter that the brand has been on a backfoot because of the declining margins mainly due to the falling of Rupee. He further hinted that the company could hike prices post-Diwali to make up for the margins.

The Indian Rupee has been tumbling since the beginning of the year and has now touched a record low of Rs. 72.84 against USD. This increases the company’s cost for importing which in turn hits the company’s margin which probably is pretty low in such a competitive market. Also, most components are bought in US dollars from other countries, such as China and Japan, among others.

While the post from Realme India CEO does not currently say whether the price hike will be for all products or a particular offering, it seems pretty certain that the company will increase the pricing after the Diwali festival.

In the twitter post, Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India said:

The rupee rates are falling and as a brand, we actually work on low margins. It indicates that we might have to upgrade the pricing, just to make sure that we continue to give you the best technology in our upcoming offerings. We are trying to figure out a solution post-Diwali.

This is the second smartphone manufacturer who has hinted about the price increase post-Diwali in India. Recently, during the Redmi 6 line-up launch in India in September, Xiaomi hinted towards price hike and said that it’ll wait for a few months to see how INR performs against USD before taking such a move. Given that the Rupee is still falling, it seems that Xiaomi will increase the price of its products after Diwali.

Realme started off as an online-only sub-brand of China-based Oppo but later split from its parent company to work as an independent brand. Apart from selling its phones through its official website and other online marketplaces such as Amazon and Flipkart, it also partnered with Reliance Digital for selling its phones through offline stores.

So far, the company has launched four smartphones — Realme 1, Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro and Realme C1. The company has posted pretty impressive numbers, highlighting the newly-formed company’s popularity in the budget smartphone segment. The company claims to have sold more than 2 million phones during the Big Billion Days and Festive Dhamaka Sale on Flipkart.

Till date, the Realme 2 has been the brand’s bestselling phone, having sold more than 1 million devices in just 40 days of the launch. It also claims to have sold over 110,000 units of Realme C1 entry-level phone in just one second during Flipkart’s sale.

Meanwhile, the company has already announced that it’ll be the first smartphone brand to launch a phone powered by MediaTek’s newly announced Helio P70 octa-core chipset that promises a 13 percent performance improvement compared to the Helio P60.

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Get Up To 40% Off On Top-Branded Electronic Items On AliExpress

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 5, 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting for top brands to cut prices of their well-received electronic products, we got good news for you.

As part of the Global Shopping Festival 2018 promo, AliExpress has teamed up with a slew of popular brands to offer up to a whopping 40% off on various electronic items. The promotion has been split into multiple categories so that buyers can find what they’re looking for without breaking much of a sweat.

Aside from taking advantage of the discounts, you can use a specific coupon code to save a considerable amount of extra money while checking out. The coupon will be activated on November 10th at 05:00:00 PST and it is slated to expire on November 12th at 05:00:00 PST.

You’ll also be able to get a 10% off on the Huawei Honor Note 10, 72% off on the Lerbyee Fitness Tracker K1 Smart Bracelet and 71% off on TEZER R5MAX blood pressure heart rate monitor during this promotion. Moreover, you can use a specific coupon to save extra money if your order exceeds a given amount.

For instance, you can save $5 extra if your grand total exceeds $59 or more. The first category is called ‘The Bestseller’ and it features smartwatches, fitness trackers and a slew of other high-end electronic items. More importantly, you can buy the items featured in this category at heavily discounted prices.

The ‘New Arrival’ category includes miscellaneous items like the DOSS SoundBox Touch Control Bluetooth Speaker, Ugreen Earphone Case for Apple AirPods Silicone Cover and lots more. All the products included in this section are up for grabs at unbeatable prices.

The ‘Top Stores’ category features official stores of Shenzhen OKQI technology Co. LTD, ANKER, ColMi, VONTAR and a slew of other top brands. Each official store has been assigned a specific coupon that you can use to save additional money during the checkout process.

If you’re a music lover, you might want to take a look at the next category dubbed, ‘Audio Devices.’ The section features top-end Bluetooth speakers, in-ear earphones, Bluetooth earphones and lots more.

Likewise, you can get great discounts on smart electronics, cameras, video devices, games, projectors and a myriad of other accessories. You can click here to visit the promotion page and take advantage of the discounts.

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