Honor’s Foldable Smartphone could be released in 2020

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Feb 28, 2019

Xiaomi, which has been teasing the launch of Redmi Note 7 smartphone in the Indian market since the past few weeks, has surprisingly launched its Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone in the Indian market.

In terms of design, Xiaomi says that the Redmi Note 7 Pro comes with a new “Aura Design” — Xiaomi’s new design philosophy. The company claims that it beautifully marries an immersive experience with fine craftsmanship and functional design.

Coming to the phone’s specifications, it boasts a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 450 nits brightness and 15000:1 contrast ratio. The bezels surrounding the display measures just 1.95mm. It also comes with Sunlight Display mode and Reading mode.

The phone comes with a 2.5D curved glass on the front as well as back, which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both the sides, protecting it from minor scratches. Under the hood, the device is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 octa-core chipset which is manufactured using the 11nm FinFET process, coupled with Adreno 612 GPU.

It comes in two variants — 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM. While the 4GB RAM model packs 64GB of internal storage, the 6GB RAM model comes with 128GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 512GB.

In the camera department, the smartphone features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 48-megapixel primary Sony IMX586 sensor with f/1.79 aperture and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor for depth sensing along with an LED flash. For the first time, the company has also introduced an AI-powered Steady handheld night photography mode.

The camera retains EIS and features AI Portrait 2.0, Studio Lighting, Studio Lighting Live Preview and comes with support for 4K video recording at 30fps. On the front side, it is equipped with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera with AI Beautify, Studio Lighting. Scene Detection, Portrait Selfie, etc. It also supports AI Face Unlock feature.

The phone has retained the 3.5mm headphone jack and comes with a USB Type-C port — a first for the Redmi Note series smartphone. There’s also an IR blaster which comes in handy for controlling electronics products.

Along with the usual set of connectivity options, it also supports Dual SIM and Dual VoLTE. In terms of software, the phone is running the company’s own MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box.

The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with support for 18W Quick Charge 4 fast charging support. The company claims that it offers 14 days of standby time, 45 hours of talktime and 8.5 hours of gaming.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro will be available in three color options — Neptune Blue, Nebula Red, and Classic Red. While the Neptune Blue and Nebula Red comes with a gradient finish, the Classic Black has a solid matte color finish.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is priced at Rs. 13,999 (approximately $197) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model while the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model is priced at Rs. 16,999 (approximately $239). The smartphone will go on sale in India from 13th March through Xiaomi’s online store and Flipkart.

Xiaomi to ship 1 million units of Mi 9 next month to ensure stable supply

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 28, 2019

Recently, Xiaomi announced its new flagship device Mi 9 at MWC 2019 in Barcelona. The Chinese smartphone maker also announced the 5G powered Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, yet it’s not available for purchase. The Xiaomi Mi 9 has been put on first flash sale on Monday in China where it went out of stock within 53 seconds. The demand for the device is quite high due to Xiaomi’s popularity which was seen last week when 1 million reservations took place just within 24 hours at JD.com. Xiaomi Mi 9’s affordability and high-end specs consisting Snapdragon 855 and triple rear cameras are also a reason behind its huge demand.

In order to tackle the growing demand of the recently launched flagship device, Xiaomi has said that they will ship 1 million units by next month. It will ensure a stable supply despite the immense sales. Xiaomi said in a statement on its official Weibo handle that the company has already stocked a large number of units to meet the demand. Users will be able to buy the new device either from offline Xiaomi Home experience and other retail stores or online flash sales. The next flash sale is slated for March 5 at 10 am (Beijing Time) via different online retailers in the country.

Moreover, Xiaomi’s vice president and head of the supply chain, Zhang Feng said that 1 million units would be shipped next month. He added that the shipments would surpass the total shipments of Redmi Note 7 within a month. In other words, Xiaomi Mi 9 will register more than a million units sale by the next month.

Additionally, Xiaomi Mi 9 packs Snapdragon 855 SoC with 6/8GB RAM variants. It is available with 6.39 super AMOLED display having 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. It comes in 64/128/256 GB internal storage variants. The Chinese smartphone maker has added a triple rear camera module with 48-megapixel primary camera + 16-megapixel ultrawide sensor + 12-megapixel telephoto lens. On the front side, the company has added a 20-megapixel front-facing camera for beautiful selfies and video calling.

It runs on Android 9.0 Pie and packs 3300 mAh battery with Quick Charge 4+. Xiaomi Mi 9 is the world’s first device to support 20W wireless charging supporting Qi wireless + Quick Charge protocols.

Xiaomi is aiming at high number of Mi 9 sales within the next couple of months. In order to tackle the demand, the company is working hard to mass produce the units and keep the bulk in stock. Moreover, Xiaomi Mi 9se is arriving in China tomorrow.

Well, how many here are going to own a Xiaomi Mi 9?

(Via)

Motorola foldable phone coming soon confirms company’s Vice President of Global Product

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 28, 2019

After the launch of foldable phones from Samsung and Huawei, few other manufacturers have also started to publicize their foldable phone developments. Recently, Motorola has informed about their foldable phone development in an interview. Motorola’s Vice President of Global Product Dan Dery has confirmed it an interview along with some new details.

Already, there were rumors that Motorola is developing a foldable device and the recent interview has confirmed it. Talking about the device, Dan Dery said that Motorola is actively working to debut foldable device and would launch “[no] later than everybody else in the market.” He further quoted that “We started to work on foldable a long time ago.” Dan said, “And we have been doing a lot of iteration.”

The above sayings from Motorola’s VP confirm the recent reports that have been published on The Wall Street Journal. The new device would bend inwards alike RAZR flip phones.

Although Motorola didn’t point any exact day for the launch, rather they have put a timeline at sometime this year. It appears Motorola’s foldable smartphone would appear along with the Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X in the second half of the year. Moreover, the Lenovo owned company is speculated to debut the foldable device at its annual conference in August.

Moreover, Dery confirms some vague details about the device which we have already seen in Motorola’s patent filing. The new device will come with RAZR like style carrying display inwards. It would not feature the display outwards as like we have seen on the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Moto Mate X. Its design aesthetics will match to that of old RAZR flip phones.

motorola foldable device — Credit: Yakon Design

Dery notes that the Motorola is looking for different designs which can minimize the scratches while handling it. In a similar question, Dan said, “We have been testing a plastic OLED device with plastic film on top.” “The fact that you’re touching [that kind of display] with your nails is scratching it. It has a short life right away, it starts dying the day you unpack it.”

Motorola is testing different designs packing singular display which can decrease scratch related defects. “When you know the scratching issues you would be facing, you will have something that is very rapidly not usable,” said Dery.

Overall, Motorola RAZR phones are making a comeback with foldable displays. Additionally, as per the recent report from The Wall Street Journal, the new Motorola foldable device would be priced around $1500. The price was disagreeable until last month, but now it seems to fit in the bracket after the launch of Galaxy Fold at $2000 and Mate X at ~$2600.

Read More: Here’s what Apple’s foldable iPhone, dubbed iPhone X Fold unofficially, could look like

It would be interesting to see such different approaches of foldable devices launching in coming time. Well, how many of you’re eagerly waiting for the foldable devices?

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Buy Alfawise LCD Resin Filament And U30 2.8 Inch Touch Screen DIY Desktop 3D Printer At Slashed Prices On GearBest

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Get 6% Off On Alfawise LCD Resin Filament for 3D Printer

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Feb 28, 2019

Alfawise is known for offering a wide range of household solutions including home electronics, home improvement and kitchen appliances that enhance your overall home living experience.

The company has now teamed-up with GearBest to offer Alfawise LCD Resin Filament for 3D Printer and Alfawise U30 2.8 inch Touch Screen DIY Desktop 3D Printer at lowered prices.

Alfawise LCD Resin Filament for 3D Printer

Model printed has polished surface, high accuracy, and stability. It features low shrinkage, well-balanced flexibility, and toughness.

This safe-to-use Alfawise LCD Resin Filament has little smell. Moreover, it can effectively resist deformation over time.

The Alfawise LCD Resin Filament is a great choice for craftwork design, eyeglasses, clock, archaeological model, education and industrial parts, garage kits.

While the market is brimming with all sorts of resin filaments for 3D printers, they aren’t easy on the pocketbook.

The Alfawise LCD Resin Filament, on the other hand, is now up for grabs bearing a reduced price of just $39.99 on GearBest.

This is a noteworthy 6 percent drop in its original asking price of $42.68.

You can follow this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the red, white and blue color versions.

Alternatively, you can get an 18 percent off on the yellow color version of the Alfawise LCD Resin Filament.

Alfawise U30 2.8 Inch Touch Screen DIY Desktop 3D Printer

Ideal for both professionals and amateurs, the Alfawise U30 is an irresistible 3D printer. It helps users to train their hands-on ability and can be assembled in just one hour.

Much to the delight of DIY enthusiasts, the Alfawise U30 boasts a high cost-performance ratio, paired with a large build volume of 220 x 220 x 250mm for nearly all challenges.

While the aforesaid features justify the steep $245.99 price tag it usually carries, you can now buy the Alfawise U30 for a dropped price of just $179.99 on GearBest.
This is a noteworthy 27 percent reduction in the 3D printer’s original asking price.

You can visit this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the black color version of the desktop 3D printer. With 181 pieces remaining, the promo is slated to end in four days.

Get 27% Off On Alfawise U30 2.8 Inch Touch Screen DIY Desktop 3D Printer

Huawei Mate 20 X is the company’s first non-foldable 5G smartphone

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Feb 28, 2019

Earlier this week, during the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2019), China-based Huawei announced the Huawei Mate X — the brand’s first smartphone to feature a foldable display and 5G connectivity. However, it’s not a viable option for many, especially given the price tag of €2,299.

Thus, the company has also announced yet another 5G smartphone — Huawei Mate 20 X, which will be the company’s first non-foldable smartphone to come with 5G connectivity support.

Apart from the announcement of this upcoming smartphone, Huawei has not revealed any further details including the pricing and availability. Since its a part of Huawei’s flagship Mate 20 lineup, it dons similar specifications.

The Huawei Mate 20 X will be powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 octa-core processor, equipped with Balong 5000 5G modem — the same configuration that powers the recently announced Mate X. Huawei claims that the Balong 5000 is the first of its kind to support both standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) network architectures for 5G.

The device packs 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, with support for storage expansion up to 256GB using a microSD card. In the camera department, it comes with a triple camera setup, consisting of 40MP + 20MP + 8MP sensors along with an LED flash. On the front side, it comes with a 20MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

It features a 7.2-inch HDR Full HD+ display with 2244 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and comes equipped with Huawei M Pen. The phone also comes with Vapor Chamber and Graphene Film cooling, dual speakers with Dolby Atmos, and IP53-rating. It run Android Pie-based EMUI custom interface and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for SuperCharge fast charging technology.

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE releasing tomorrow in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 28, 2019

Xiaomi will be releasing the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE smartphone tomorrow in China. The handset was announced alongside the Xiaomi Mi 9 and Mi 9 Explorer Edition on Feb. 20. A day ahead of its market release, Xiaomi Product Director Wang Teng Thomas highlighted the 7 major features of the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE that is also present on the Xiaomi Mi 9 flagship phone.

First, the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE has the same holographic illusion design as the Mi 9. The Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary sensor in its triple camera setup is the same one that’s available on the Mi 9. It also borrows the 20-megapixel front-facing camera from its flagship sibling.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 has the fifth-generation screen fingerprint unlock feature which is also available on the Mi 9 SE. The Mi 9 and Mi 9 SE have the same full HD+ resolution supporting S-AMOLED display. Other common features of both phones include multifunction NFC, infrared remote control and UFS 2.1 high-speed storage.

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Specifications and Price

The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE has a 5.97-inch S-AMOLED screen. It is the first phone ever to feature the Snapdragon 712 SoC. The triple camera setup of the Mi 9 SE includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens and a 13-megapixel super wide-angle lens. The handset draws power from 3,070mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging.

Read More: Buy The Global Version Of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Smartphone For $219 On Giztop

The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE comes in two variants. The 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions of the Mi 9 SE are respectively priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$299) and 2,299 Yuan (~$344). Lavendar Violet, Ocean Blue and Gray are the three color variants of the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE.

In related news, the Xiaomi Mi 9 that went on sale for the first time in China on Feb. 26 was sold out in just 53 seconds. The Mi 9 is selling with a starting price of 2,999 Yuan (~$448) for 6 GB RAM + 128 GB starting variant.

Buy Wingsland S6 Pocket Selfie Drone And HuiNa Toys 1331 1:16 2.4G 9CH Electric Excavator At Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Get 61% Off On Wingsland S6 Pocket Selfie Drone

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Feb 28, 2019

If you have been waiting with bated breath for drone prices to drop, we got good news for you.

As part of its latest promotion dubbed, ‘FPV Racing Drone Sale,’ GeekBuying is doling out up to a whopping 60 percent off on a wide selection of drones and other toys. But that’s not all.

Deemed as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, GeekBuying is currently offering the Wingsland S6 Pocket Selfie Drone and HuiNa Toys 1331 1:16 2.4G 9CH Electric Excavator.

We’ll shed light on the aforesaid discounts and show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out.

Wingsland S6 Pocket Selfie Drone

The extremely easy-to-carry Wingsland S6 has dimensions of 138mmx79mmx32.6mm and it weighs in at just 250g.

Aside from sporting an offbeat design, the Wingsland S6 comes in multiple color options.

The orange-tinted Wingsland S6 selfie drone would normally set you back $399.99, but you can now buy it for just $154.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 61 percent drop in the device’s retail price.
Likewise, the black color version of the drone usually sells for $299.99 but you can purchase it for a dropped price of just $154.99, thanks to a 48 percent discount available on GeekBuying.

In addition to grabbing the discounts, you can use coupon code GIZ_BYKIDUSK and save $51 more before placing your order.

In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the Wingsland S6 drone further down to only $148.99 without breaking a sweat.

You can head straight to this link in order to avail the discount. Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

HuiNa Toys 1331 1:16 2.4G 9CH Electric Excavator Engineering Truck Model RC Car

Capable of turning forward, backward, left and right, this RC car plays an important role in developing hand-eye coordination, hands-on ability, and increasing reciprocal action between parent and child.

The RC car is made using high-quality ABS plastic and metal and it offers a control distance of about 25m.

The transmitter packs 1.5V 2 X AA batteries, while the excavator draws its juices from a 4.8V 400mAh Ni-MH battery, offering a running time of about 30 minutes.
The HuiNa Toys electric excavator RC car usually carries a $69.99 but as part of its latest promo, GeekBuying is offering it for a dropped price of just $36.99.

You can extend this 47 percent discount by using coupon code GIZ_CMZQODXL.

The above-mentioned coupon helps you save $17 more by reducing the RC car’s original asking price to only $32.99 during the checkout process.

You can follow this link to grab the discount. It is worth noting that the promo will come to an end in just one day.

Get 47% Off On HuiNa Toys 1331 1:16 2.4G 9CH Electric Excavator Engineering Truck Model RC Car

Check Out FPV Racing Drone Sale On GeekBuying

Check Out Great Tips And Tricks For Spring Sale And Avail Unmissable Deals On Banggood

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Feb 28, 2019

Known for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood has launched the ‘Spring Sale Shopping Gude,’ offering a slew of amazing tips and tricks for Spring Sale.

The promotion page features a wide selection of products that have been split into specific categories to facilitate the search process.

As part of the recently kicked-off promo, Banggood is offering its loyal users a chance to grab great discounts on select products.

Aside from that, Banggood users can avail an opportunity to take advantage of Rare Coupons and save a considerable amount of extra money.

The aforesaid coupons will be activated at 10:00 on March 4th for popular brands like Xiaomi, Creality, BlitzWolf, and Eachine. It is imperative for you to use it before it expires at 13:00 on March 13th.

As soon as the aforesaid coupon expires, Banggood will make a site-wide 9% off coupon available to its users. Regrettably, this coupon is slated to lapse in just two days i.e. at 24:00 on March 15th.

The promotion also comprises ‘Toys Hobbies & Robot Sale,’ Electronics & Tools Sale,’ and ‘Spring Fashion.’

The above-mentioned section features unmissable discounts and great deals that will be valid for a limited period of time.

For the sake of an instance, starting at 10:00 on March 4th, Banggood users will be able to use a site-wide 9% off coupons for the Toys Hobbies & Robot Sale section.

Likewise, a new flash deal, offering RC free gifts will be launched at 13:00 on March 13th. The deal will come to an end at 24:00 on March 15th.

On top of that, you can avail up to a whopping 70 percent off on the items included under the Outdoor & Auto & Moto category. The promo kicks off at 10:00 on March 5th and will wrap up at 13:00 on March 13th.

Similarly, you can grab great discounts on products featured under the Home & LED section. But that’s not all.

You can visit the promotion page by heading straight to this link and check out the rest of the products that have gone up for sale bearing reduced prices on Banggood.

Check Out Banggood Spring Sale Shopping Guide

Buy Huawei Watch GT Sports And Huawei Watch GT Classic At Lowered Prices On Giztop

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Feb 28, 2019

Keeping track of your health and monitoring your activities are the needs of today’s fast-paced world.
Keeping in line with that, leading manufacturers have flooded the market with various fitness gadgets like smartwatches and fitness trackers. Regrettably, they aren’t easy on the pocketbook.

Fitness purists who are in the market for a cost-effective smartwatch usually end up compromising on quality. But it looks like Huawei is bent on changing that.

The Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer has teamed-up with Giztop to make its well-received Huawei Watch GT smartwatch available to fitness enthusiasts that are living on a tight budget.

The Sports and Classic variants of the Huawei Watch GT smartwatch were launched last year bearing competitive price tags.

As part of its collaboration with Giztop, Huawei is now offering the aforesaid versions of the Watch GT for considerably reduced prices.

Huawei Watch GT Sports

The Watch GT Sports version sports an easily readable 1.39-inch OLED screen with a high resolution of 454×454 pixels.

The device is rated at 5ATM water resistance. In other words, you can wear the Huawei Watch GT Sports while washing hands without worrying about damaging it.

Moreover, there is an array of other awe-inspiring features that makes Huawei Watch GT Sports version an irresistible smartwatch.
Unlike a slew of feature-laden smartwatches that cost a bomb, you can get your tech greedy hands on the Watch GT Sports without breaking the bank.

The Sports version of the Watch GT would normally set you back $249, but you can now buy it for only $199 on Giztop.

Huawei Watch GT Classic

The Classic variant of the Watch GT smartwatch is made using robust stainless steel material and it features eye-catching ceramic bezels.

The version comes with a 1.39-inch OLED display with 454×454 pixels resolution at a pixel density of 326ppi (pixels per inch).

The Watch GT Classic is powered by a Cortex-M4 chipset with low power and high power processors.

The device runs the company’s own LightOS and is backed by a 420mAh battery that lasts about 30 days with GPS heart rate tracking switched off.
The Huawei Watch GT usually retails for $299, but you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $249 on Giztop.

You can head straight to the promotion page by following this link and grab the discounts available on the Sports and Classic versions of the Huawei Watch GT smartwatch.

Save $50 On Huawei Watch GT Smartwatch

Buy The Global Version Of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Smartphone For $249 On Giztop

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Updated Mar 14, 2019

Xiaomi took the wraps off the long-awaited Redmi Note 7 earlier this year, much to the delight of its loyal fanbase. After floating around the rumor mill and making several appearances online in the form of leaked renders, the global version of the Redmi Note 7 has finally gone up for sale on Giztop.

The global version of the recently unveiled smartphone comes in black and blue color versions, carrying a $249 price tag.

Both color options will ship with 4GB of RAM and offer 64GB of internal storage capacity. Aside from that, the Redmi Note 7 is loaded with other top-end specifications that meet the diverse and varied needs of smartphone users.

Here are the Redmi Note 7 global version phone main features:

6.3-inch FHD+ display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE octa-core processor, Adreno 512 GPU.
48MP+5MP Dual AI rear camera, a 13MP front camera.
3GB/4GB/6GB RAM, 32GB/64GB ROM.
4000mAh battery, 5V2A, support Quick Charge 4.
MIUI 10 base on Android 9 Pie OS. Rear-mounted Fingerprint Recognition.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and buy its global version at an unbeatable price from Giztop.

Buy The Global Version Of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Smartphone

Ulefone Armor 6 undergoes another performance test to affirm the Waterproof build

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Feb 28, 2019

Ulefone’s latest rugged smartphone, Armor 6 comes with a solid build that is IP68/IP69K certified. The device also comes with the MIL-STD-810G certification. With these certifications, no one needs to worry about the Armor 6 durability. However, Ulefone has further subjected the Armor 6 to performance tests. A video of the entire test process can be found below.

https://youtu.be/IkVctyzth1cs

In the video, the tester poured several different fluids such as Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, coffee, milk, vinegar, oil, beer in a container with the Ulefone Armor 6. The container is then shaked vigorously but when the phone is removed, it still works perfectly. So, you don’t have to worry about dropping the phone inside the water accidentally.

As a reminder, Ulefone Armor 6 is equipped with an Helio P60 AI processor paired 6GB RAM plus 128GB internal storage. The phone comes with a 6.2-inch notch screen. It is also equipped with a 21MP+13MP dual rear camera and 13MP front camera. Further, the Armor 6 packs a big 5000mAh big battery with support for wireless charging. The device also supports fingerprint recognition and face unlock, supports global frequency bands and NFC, Google Pay, It runs Android 8.1 out of the OS.

Ulefone Armor 6 is presently on sale with 28% discounts. You can pick up the device by following this link. Also, if you would like to find out more details about the device, you can get more details from Ulefone’s official website.

Y’all asking for big battery smartphones, here’s Energizer’s P18K Pop with an 18,000mAh cell!

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Feb 27, 2019

Energizer used to be known for its durable battery but the US company has been busy these days trying to push out smartphones with various innovations. The company recently teased several models, most of them with a pop-up camera. At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019, Energizer stunned visitors with the unveiling of a smartphone packing a monster 18,000mAh battery. You heard that right, the device known as Energizer P18K Pop crams an 18k cell under its hood and the biggest casualty was the size of the phone. The P18K Pop is more of a battery with a smartphone attached rather than the other way round.

The P18K Pop which is expected to go on sale in June comes with a size that is almost three times that of an iPhone in terms of thickness. It is 18mm thick compared to 7.7mm on the iPhone X. Despite the thickness, the device still has a protrusion on the rear camera. The device comes with a USB Type C port and can charge from zero to full in just 8 hours. That’s an overnight charge but we believe the battery won’t b needing to be charged so often. The device will likely also support OTG function.

Apart from the big battery, the Energizer model comes with a pop-up selfie shooter which adds an attraction to the horrible size, in m opinion. With such thickness, no one will easily notice the full-screen, bezel-less screen. The Energizer P18K Pop also packs a triple 12MP camera setup and runs Android 9.0 Pie from the go.

Samsung plans to release its 5G phone in April, but it won’t hit the US just yet

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Feb 27, 2019

The biggest highlight of the Galaxy Unpacked event held last is unarguably the launch of Samsung‘s first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold. Another big highlight is the launch of the Galaxy S10 5G, which happens to be the Korean giant’s first foray into the emerging 5G technology. Since 5G infrastructure is practically non-existent at the moment, the phone will be of little use if Samsung puts it up for sale immediately. So, the device won’t be joining the other models to go on sale immediately in the US but a recent report by Engadget tips the Galaxy S10 5G to go on sale in April in South Korea. The tech blog cites sources familiar with the company’s plans.

Unfortunately, there is no detail on when exactly the device will go on sale in the US. Local carrier Verizon will reportedly be the first to stock the device. A page where buyers can register to receive future updates as to when the device will be available has even gone live on the carrier’s website. The device is expected to be available on Verizon sometime in the second quarter of 2019. Verizon is expected to launch mobile 5G in 30 cities during the first half of 2019. AT&T has 5G service running in several US cities while Sprint will debut 5G in a couple of US cities in May. T-Mobile recently announced that its 5G launch in 30 cities will be delayed until the second half of this year. Whenever it lands, it will be sold exclusively on Verizon for a while before the other major US carriers will stock it.

As a reminder, the Galaxy S10 5G comes with a 5G modem which is the main thing differentiating it from the regular Galaxy S10. The Galaxy S10 5G comes with a huge 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. It packs a mammoth 4500mAh which will surely keep the lights on for a long time. This variant is only available in 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage. Another distinguishing feature is the four camera lenses it packs. The fourth lens is a TOF camera while the others are the same as the Galaxy S10’s.

Lenovo Z6 Pro will be a 5G phone with a HyperVision camera

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 27, 2019

Lenovo released a teaser poster last week that hinted at the launch of the Z6 Pro at MWC 2019. However, the Chinese giant didn’t announce the device at its press event today but it did release some details.

Lenovo spoke about 5G networks and how it will affect the smartphone industry. Lenovo’s VP Edward Chang who helmed the event said “Hyper Videos” will be the trend of the 5G era. Although he didn’t explain what Hyper videos are, he did say they will be transferred at higher speeds than current videos.

Phones that will record this hyper videos will feature new camera technologies and the Lenovo Z6 Pro will be one of them. He also mentioned that one manufacturer will launch a phone with a maximum camera resolution of 100MP.

Mr. Chang finally revealed that the Lenovo Z6 Pro will launch in China in June with support for 5G. The company announced a 5G partnership with China Unicom, so the Z6 Pro will most definitely be available on the carrier.

(Source)

iQOO smartphone’s 44W Super FlashCharge can charge the phone up to 50% in just 16 minutes

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Feb 27, 2019

Vivo’s newly form sub-brand for a premium high-end smartphone — iQOO is all set to launch its first smartphone on 1st March. Ahead of the phone’s official announced, the company has revealed the key specifications of the device.

Now, the company has shared new information related to the phone’s fast charging feature. The unnamed iQOO smartphone, which will come with 44W Vivo Super FlashCharge fast charging support, can charge the smartphone up to 50 percent in just 16 minutes.

The information was shared on Weibo, the Chinese microblogging platform through the company’s official account. The company also revealed that the phone can be fully charged in under 46 minutes. iQOO has already confirmed that the phone will pack 4000mAh battery.

Recent TENAA listing of the iQOO smartphone has confirmed that it’ll come with a 6.4-inch AMOLED Super HDR display with Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) screen resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor, manufactured using the 7nm process.

The top-end model of the phone will pack 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Other variants revealed through TENAA listing include 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage. For photography, it has a triple rear camera setup – 13MP + 12MP + 2MP, and a 12MP front-facing camera.

Vivo will ship the phone with Android 9 Pie and a gaming-related feature called ‘4D Shock’. It will also have an in-display fingerprint scanner for authentication. The phone is confirmed to come with the sixth-generation in-display fingerprint sensor.

The first iQOO smartphone is slated to go official on 1st March in China. To know about the phone — its pricing and availability information, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event to take place later this week.

(Sources – 1, 2)

Xiaomi Mi 9 vs LG G8 ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy S10e: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 27, 2019

February seems to be the most important month of the year for Xiaomi, Samsung and LG. The most important flagships of the second half of 2019 from these three companies were officially announced a few days ago. Xiaomi released an affordable flagship: the Mi 9, while LG and Samsung opted for different variants of their latest flagship phones, including more affordable ones. In this article, we focused on affordable variants of Samsung and LG flagships in order to give you a perfect comparison with the new Xiaomi Mi 9 and let you find out if you should really choose the Mi 9 or Samsung Galaxy S10e and LG G8 ThinQ represent better choices.

Xiaomi Mi 9 vs LG G8 ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy S10e

	Xiaomi Mi 9	LG G8 ThinQ	Samsung Galaxy S10e
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm, 173 g	151.9 x 71.8 x 8.4 mm, 167 g	157.8 x 72.3 x 8.6 mm, 189 g
DISPLAY	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED	6.1 inches, 1440 x 3120p (Quad HD+), AMOLED	6.39 inches, 1440 x 3120p (Quad HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – nano memory card slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, MIUI	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie, EMUI 9.0
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	Triple 48 + 16 + 12 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.2 20 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 12 + 16 + 12 MP, f/1.5, f/1.9 and f/2.4 Dual 8 MP + TOF sensor f/1.7 front camera	Triple 40 + 20 + 8 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4, OIS, Laser AF 24 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3300 mAh, fast charging with Quick Charge 4+, wireless charging	3500 mAh, fast charging and wireless charging	4200 mAh, fast charging 40W, wireless charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot, MIL-STD-810G, waterproof	Dual SIM slot, waterproof (IP68), reverse wireless charging

Design

While I do not like the standard design of the LG G8 ThinQ so much, it is a very hard battle between Samsung Galaxy S10e and Xiaomi Mi 9. I will choose the Galaxy S10e because of its Infinity-O Display that embeds the front camera, as well as its attractive canary yellow color variant and its more compact design. But someone may like the Xiaomi Mi 9 due to its stunning glass back available in gradient hues changing colors depending on the light and the viewing angle. Instead, LG G8 ThinQ has the best build quality and it should be the most resistant phone. It has both the military certification and it is also waterproof. Samsung Galaxy S10e is waterproof, while Xiaomi Mi 9 does not offer any kind of water resistance.

Display

Despite having the biggest notch, LG G8 ThinQ has the most advanced display. It is the only Quad HD+ panel of the trio. It has 100 percent of DCI-P3 coverage and it supports the HDR10 and Dolby Vision standards for perfect color reproduction. Samsung Galaxy S10e should come right after with its Dynamic AMOLED screen and the HDR10 technology, but note that it has a smaller 5.8-inch display.

Hardware/Software

In each case, you get a flagship-class hardware department. So, there will be marginal differences between the performances of these devices. All come with the Snapdragon 855 chipset excluding the European version of the Galaxy S10e, and they have up to 8 GB of RAM except LG G8 that only comes with 6 GB RAM. But Samsung Galaxy S10e goes up to 256 GB, while the others stop at 128 GB. Further, Xiaomi Mi 9 has no expandable storage, while Galaxy S10e and LG G8 ThinQ have a micro SD slot.

Camera

On the paper, Xiaomi Mi 9 looks like the phone with the most outstanding cameras. However, we still had no chance to test each of these devices’ cameras, so we can not give you a final verdict about them. By the way, all of them are outstanding camera phones. LG G8 ThinQ and Xiaomi Mi 9 are equipped with triple cameras including an ultrawide and a telephoto lens, while Galaxy S10e lacks the telephoto lens but comes with a variable aperture on the primary sensor, so it should shoot stunning photos even in low light conditions.

Battery

LG G8 ThinQ has the biggest battery, but we are not sure that it will provide the longest battery life. Indeed, it has a display with a higher resolution and we did not always like how LG optimized the batteries of its phones. Samsung Galaxy S10e has a much smaller battery, so it should not be the winner of this comparison as well. Xiaomi Mi 9 sits in the middle, but with its Full HD+ display, if it has a good software optimization, it may result as the winner of the battery comparison.

Price

Samsung Galaxy S10e will cost €779/$749, while Xiaomi Mi 9 is already on pre-order in the global market for just €450/$512. We still do not know the price of the LG G8 ThinQ, but if it will cost more than €550/$626, then Xiaomi Mi 9 wins this comparison because of its higher value for money.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 9 goes out of stock within 53 seconds during first flash sale

Xiaomi Mi 9 vs LG G8 ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy S10e: PRO and CONS

LG G8 ThinQ

PROS

Best build quality
Great display
Bigger battery
Fast and wireless charging

CONS

Uglier design

Xiaomi Mi 9

PROS

Wireless charging
Great build quality
Amazing cameras
Affordable price

CONS

No micro SD

Samsung Galaxy S10e

PROS

Compact
Good hardware
Great audio
Fast, wireless and reverse charging

CONS

Smaller battery

Redmi Note 7 fails bend test, not so strong as advertised

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 27, 2019

The Redmi Note 7 launches as the first smartphone following Xiaomi’s decision to make the Redmi series an independent brand.

Ahead of its launch, there were multiple videos that showed the phone could take a beating. Popular YouTube channel, JerryRigEverything decided to see how true the claims are and put the phone through his famous durability tests. The result is surprising.

Xiaomi says the Redmi Note 7 is covered in Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides. It will survive scratches from keys and coins but harder metals will create grooves. The phone also passed the flame test as the LCD display recovered after the heat was removed.

Where the Redmi Note 7 failed is in the bend test and that is because of the frame which is made out of plastic (the buttons and SIM tray too). Since the structural support is weak, the glass on the back shattered and the display also got damaged.

Upon opening the device, it was discovered that Xiaomi added a porous metal behind the plastic frame to provide support. However, one of the breaking points in the frame – the power button – doesn’t have that metal support. The other breaking point – the SIM tray – had its metal support broken off. Apparently, the metal is brittle and couldn’t handle the external stress.

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Xiaomi Bluetooth Headset Karaoke version up on sale March 1

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Feb 27, 2019

Xiaomi has released a TV commercial which promotes the newly launched Bluetooth headset. In case you missed it, Xiaomi announced the Mi Bluetooth headset (Karaoke version) early last month with a priced at 399 Yuan ($59). The new promo video hints that the device will go on sale at 10 AM on March 1.

The Mi Bluetooth headset (K song version) comes with the same muffler design as the regular Mi Bluetooth headset. In terms of functions, Xiaomi Bluetooth Headset has one-button reverb, one-button original sing-song, one-button humming (5 kinds), in addition to a high-definition recording (44.1kHz/16bit), each time. The operation is accompanied by only the sound effect reminder, and the phone voice assistant can be activated with the press of a button, and the K song, the phone call and the listening music can be easily changed.

The core components of the headset include a high-sensitivity microphone, 40mm moving coil speaker unit, PU+PET composite diaphragm, neodymium iron boron magnet, and 9.9mm pickup microphone.

Samsung Galaxy M30 with Exynos 7904 SoC and triple rear cameras launched in India

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