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Retailer confirms OnePlus 6T will come in Purple color variant, UK pricing follows

The OnePlus 6T launch is a few days away and the leaks are still pouring in. This time, it is about a new color variant. Leaked renders already revealed the phone will come in Mirror Black and Midnight Black. However, there have been rumors of a purple variant. Its existence has now been confirmed.

OnePlus 6T side view

 

The info comes from PhoneArena who said they were contacted by UK retailer, MobileFun, who in turn confirmed the existence of the new purple variant. The new variant will be limited to the 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM version. The OnePlus 6T will also come in Mirror Black (6GB/8GB RAM + 128GB models) and Midnight Black (8GB RAM + 128GB/256GB only).

As is the tradition with previous OnePlus phones, there will definitely be at least one more color variant albeit a limited edition.

READ MORE: Carl Pei says OnePlus will launch a 5G flagship smartphone next year

Micromax Spark Go Android Go phone is official with Rs. 3,499 (~$55) pricing

In May, Micromax had launched the Bharat Go Android Go smartphone with a price tag of Rs. 4,399. Today, the Indian smartphone brand has launched another Android Go phone called Spark Go. The 4G VoLTE enabled smartphone has been introduced with an attractive price tag of Rs. 3,999 (~$55).

Micromax Spark Go Specifications and Features

The Spark Go features a polycarbonate body that measures 145 x 72.8 x 9.7mm. It houses a 5-inch screen that supports a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels. The modest Spreadtrum SC9832E chipset powers the phone along with 1 GB of RAM. It has an inbuilt storage of 8 GB. The phone also features a microSD card slot.

The Android Oreo (Go edition) OS is available preinstalled on the phone. The rear-mounted 5-megapixel camera is equipped with features like LED flash, 2x digital zoom, full HD video recording at 30 fps. It has a front-facing camera of 2-megapixel. The handset is backed by a 2,000mAh battery and it includes usual connectivity features like 4G VoLTE, dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, v4.0 Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB and 3.5mm audio jack.

MIcromax Spark Go Android Go

Micromax Spark Go Pricing and Release Date

The Micromax Spark Go smartphone will be exclusively available for purchase from Oct. 26. Even though the company has confirmed Rs. 3,999 (~$55) for Spark Go, the handset is already available on the retailer site with a lower price tag of Rs. 3,499 (~$48). The handset can be bought in color choices like Silver and Rose.

Spark Go buyers can avail 25 GB of extra 4G data. Additional 5G data benefits can be availed by performing five recharges of Rs. 198 or Rs. 299. Flipkart is also providing no cost EMI offer for the buyers of Spark Go.

Meizu 16X and Meizu V8 gets two new color variants

Meizu unveiled the M8 Note mid-range phone at an event today but that wasn’t all. It also announced two new color variants for the Meizu 16X upper mid-range phone and the Meizu V8 lower mid-range phone.

Before today, the Meizu 16X was available in three colors – Jet Black, Noble Gold, and a special Ceramic White variant. They have now been joined by two new colors – Cistern Purple and Teal Blue.

Meizu 16X and Meizu V8 New colors

Both colors are available in 6GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB variants and will go on sale on November 11 on the official Meizu online store and Tmall.com.

The Meizu V8, on the other hand, was originally available in Black and Gold. It has also gotten two new color variants – blue and purple. The new variants will also be available for purchase on the same day as the Meizu 16X.

Meizu V8 New colors

The Meizu 16X has a 6.0-inch Super AMOLED screen. It also has an in-display fingerprint scanner like the Meizu 16th and Meizu 16th Plus. There is a Snapdragon 710 processor under the hood. Its rear cameras are a 12MP f/1.8 sensor and a 20MP f2.6 sensor. A 20MP f./2.0 sensor sits in front for selfies. It packs a 3,100mAh battery and runs Android Oreo.

READ MORE: Meizu C9, Meizu 16th and more launched in Indonesia

OnePlus 6T full specifications sheet leaked along with promo images

The OnePlus 6T smartphone will be announced on Monday. The recent reports have revealed the key specs and features of the smartphone. Today, the entire specs sheet of the OnePlus 6T has surfaced on Mr.Gizmo website along with its promotional images.

OnePlus 6T front render.

OnePlus 6T full specifications sheet leak

The OnePlus 6T specs sheet leak has revealed that the handset measures 157.5 x 74.9 x 8.2mm and it weighs 180 grams. A recent leak has revealed that the handset would be arriving in color variants like Mirror Black, Midnight Black and it may also arrive in Purple option.

The new leak reveals that the 6.4-inch Optic AMOLED screen of the OnePlus 6T will support Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

OnePlus-6T

The smaller notch agnd thinner bezels around the display of the OP6T allows it to deliver a screen-to-body ratio of 86 percent. The display of the smartphone will be shielded by Gorilla Glass 6. The rear side of the phone a smart-arc design that promotes comfortable grip.

OnePlus-6T

The Snapdragon 845 chipset fuels the smartphone. The leaked specs sheet states that the phone is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and it has an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. It won’t be featuring a microSD card slot.

OnePlus-6T

Previous reports have revealed that the base model of the phone will feature 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. Its highest configuration variant is expected to arrive with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The smartphone will be receiving power from a 3,700mAh battery that will carry support for Dash Charge fast charging technology.

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The OnePlus 6T is the company’s first phone to feature an optical under-display fingerprint scanner. The smartphone will arrive with Android 9 Pie OS. The phone is rumored to feature OxygenOS 9.0 custom UI.

The OnePlus 6T features an improved f/1.7 aperture 20-megapixel selfie camera. The backside of the phone will feature f/1.7 aperture 16-megapixel + f/1.7 aperture 20-megapixel vertical dual camera setup.

OnePlus-6T

The Quick Capture camera function will allow the OP6T to instantly capture photos with optimized settings. Other photography features of the smartphone include OIS, HDR, Portrait Mode, low-light photography, 4K video recording and HD slow-motion video shooting. The front camera of the OnePlus 6T will also carry support for facial recognition. The handset won’t be featuring a 3.5mm audio jack. Also, there won’t be 64 GB base model for the smartphone.

OnePlus 6T side view

The new leak does not contain any information on the pricing of the smartphone. However, recent reports have revealed that the OnePlus 6T will be priced as follows:

6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage; Mirror Black
Price: 559 euros; Rs. 37,999

8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, Mirror Black, Midnight Black and Purple (unconfirmed)
Price: 569 euros; Rs. 40,999

8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, Midnight Black
Price: 619 euros; Rs. 44,999

In the U.S., the OnePlus 6T will be available through T-Mobile. Unlock version of the smartphone arriving in the U.S. is expected to support AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon networks.

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These are the Xiaomi phones getting Android Pie and when

Xiaomi‘s MIUI department has released a list of the devices getting Android Pie and when. The list also mentions devices that are yet to get Android Oreo and when they would.

Xiaomi Android O-P device list

Based on the list, the following devices are already running Android Oreo: Mi 5, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus, Mi 6, Mi 8, Mi 8 SE, Mi 8 Lite, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Mi 8 Pro, Mi MIX, Mi MIX 2, Mi Note 2, and Mi Note 3.

The list also says an Android Oreo beta program will begin in Q4 2018 for the following devices – Redmi 5, and Redmi 5A. The Redmi 5 Plus and Mi 5X are also in this category which is unusual since both devices already run Android Oreo.

The list also says the Mi MIX 2S, Mi 8, and Mi 8 Explorer Edition have all received the Android Pie update while the Mi 8 SE, Mi 8 Pro, and Mi Max 3 will join the Android Pie beta program this quarter.

Xiaomi Android O-P device list

It is not clear if the devices joining the Android P beta program this quarter are the only ones getting Android Pie excluding those that are already running it. We hope more devices are added in the future. However, we’ll advise you not to raise your hopes as Xiaomi isn’t usually keen on updating the Android version number but on updating MIUI itself.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 X 5G and Huawei P30 Pro tipped to feature 12 GB RAM

A fresh leak that has surfaced from Weibo reveals that Samsung Galaxy S10 and Huawei P30 flagship phones will be launching in March 2019. The leak also reveals that the Galaxy S10 X 5G and Huawei P30 Pro models could be equipped with 12 GB of RAM.

Smartphone companies have started launching phones with 10 GB of RAM. The Xiaomi Black Shark Helo gaming phone is the first smartphone to be equipped with 10 GB of RAM followed by the newly announced Xiaomi Mi MIX 3. Nubia has also confirmed that its upcoming Red Magic 2 phone will be equipped with 10 GB of RAM. In the recent past, an Oppo Find X variant was also spotted with 10 GB of RAM on TENAA. Going by the new leak, it appears that some companies like Samsung and Huawei are now working on smartphones with 12 GB of RAM.

The below image reveals that the Galaxy S10 will be arriving in March in four variants such as Galaxy S10 with 4 GB of RAM, Galaxy S10 Plus with 6 GB of RAM, Galaxy S10 X with 8 GB of RAM and Galaxy S10 X 5G with 12 GB of RAM. Interestingly, there is no 10 GB RAM version of the Galaxy S10.

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The leak also reveals that Huawei will be challenging the Galaxy S10 series with its P30 smartphones. The Huawei P30 is expected to feature 8 GB of RAM whereas the advanced P30 Pro may come with 12 GB of RAM.

As the name goes, the Samsung Galaxy S10 X 5G with 12 GB of RAM could be equipped with support for 5G connectivity. There is no mentioning of 5G support on the P30 Pro in the above leak. Huawei is also gunning towards launching its first 5G phone in 2019. Hence, there is a possibility that the P30 Pro could become the first Huawei phone to support 5G connection. Xiaomi has also confirmed that the Mi MIX 3 5G version will be announced in the first quarter of 2019.

Rumors surrounding the Galaxy S10 series have revealed that the S10 and S10 Plus phones will be equipped with 5.8-inch displays whereas the S10 X and S10 X 5G phones may feature 6.44-inch screens. Except for S10, the other models are expected to feature ultra-sonic in-display fingerprint scanner and triple rear cameras. The S10 may feature a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a dual camera setup. The S10 Plus, S10 X and S10 X 5G models may feature dual selfie shooters. The Galaxy S10 series of smartphones are going to arrive with Android 9 Pie OS onboard.

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Meizu M8 Note goes official with a 6.15-inch Full-screen display, Snapdragon 632 and more

Chinese phone maker Meizu has officially launched the Meizu M8 Note in China. Meizu is renowned for the topnotch and innovative design of its smartphones. So the sleek and beautiful design of the M8 Note isn’t much of a surprise. The device also comes with a decent price tag that reflects its hardware setup.Meizu M8 Note

Meizu M8 Note is a premium budget phone that is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 632 chipset which is an upgrade over the popular Snapdragon 625 chipset. The chipset is paired with 4GB of RAM while there is 64GB of internal storage onboard. Surprisingly, the M8 Note only comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage but we expect Meizu to throw in more versions in due course.Meizu M8 Note

The M8 Note presents with a huge 6.15-inch In-cell LCD display with an FHD+ resolution of 2160x1080pixels. The display comes with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The device packs a 12MP+5MP dual camera setup at the rear with the sensors aligned vertically at the middle. The camera arrangement looks similar to that of the Meizu 16X but in this case, the LED flash is at the top while at the bottom there is a fingerprint sensor. Meizu shared some camera samples captured by the M8 Note’s rear camera and they are quite impressive. We can’t say for sure if the photos weren’t enhanced.

As for the price, the Meizu M8 Note is priced at 1298 yuan ($187).  The device is presently on reservation on Meizu official website, Meizu Tmall official flagship store, Jingdong, Suning Tesco and offline Meizu store. It will go on sale officially on November 1 at 00:00.

The Leband Electric Standing desk is here to get you on your feet

Ever heard the saying “Sitting is the new smoking”? It is fine if you haven’t. Research has shown that sitting for too long is detrimental to health. There are a bunch of health problems related to sitting for too long such as cardiovascular diseases, increased risk of diabetes and weight gain.  If you work behind a desk, you’ll most likely be sitting for at least 6 hours a day and are at risk of the above-mentioned health issues.

Leband Electric Standing Desk

 

To stay healthy, it is recommended to take breaks, exercise, and work standing up. Unless your desk is pretty high, you know the last one is pretty difficult. That’s where a standing desk comes in. One of the latest crowdfunding products on the Mijia platform is the Leband Electric Standing Desk and it is here to get you healthy and on your feet.

For those who don’t know how a standing desk works, it practically sits on your already existing desk. Its adjustable height means you can raise it to your desired level while standing so you can keep working. In the case of the Leband Electric Standing Desk, you don’t need to worry yourself about finding the right height.

The Leband Electric Standing Desk is also a smart desk. Using the Mijia app or its own app, all you need to do is enter your sex, your height and that of your main desk, and the app will automatically calculate the height the standing desk should be and raise it to that level. Neat, right? That’s not all. You also don’t have to this all the time as it stores it into memory for when next you want to use it.

The standing desk supports a maximum load of 15kg, so it should be able to bear the weight of your laptop, keyboard, and monitor. The standing desk has a maximum height of 40cm and is 7.2cm high when it is at its lowest, so it shouldn’t be uncomfortable to work with when you decide to sit. There is a button on top for raising the height and another button right underneath for reducing the height.

READ MORE: Xiaomi MIJIA Walkie Talkie 1S launched with more features but same 249 yuan ($36) price tag

Samsung slams $1.6 million lawsuit on brand ambassador for using iPhone X in public

Samsung‘s brand ambassador in Russia Ksenia Sobchak is in hot waters with the company for using a smartphone from a competing brand. The Russian TV presenter, who also doubles as a journalist and politician is presently under contract with Samsung to promote the brand in the country. Such deals are usually juicy but they usually come with a catch. The brand ambassador will not be seen in public using a phone or product from another brand. Unfortunately, Miss Sobchak was allegedly caught in public using an iPhone X instead of the Samsung smartphone she was supposed to be promoting.Samsung

According to U.K tabloid, The Mirror, Sobchak was spotted using an iPhone X during a television interview, with the celebrity attempting to hide the Apple smartphone under a piece of paper while the cameras were rolling. Apart from this incident, there are allegations of Sobchak using the iPhone X during social events in Moscow and other TV appearances, which are seen as a flagrant disregard of the contract’s rules.

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The public display of the Apple brand could also be hurting the Samsung brand she is supposed to be promoting. So, it is no surprise that Samsung has reportedly sued Sobchak for a reported 108 million rubles (approximately $1.6 million) for breach of contract. It is unknown how much Sobchak was originally paid by Samsung, but it is likely the suit’s claimed damages are far higher in value, including penalties for breaking the agreement.

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She is not the first celebrity brand ambassador that will be caught in this web. In 2014, Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine promoted the launch of Samsung’s Milk Music service, including the suggestion of holding an “iPhone burning,” but one week later he was caught promoting a TV appearance from an iPhone. Levine was also due to perform at the iTunes Festival at that time. Just in April this year, Gal Gadot sent a  tweet to followers in April endorsing the Huawei Mate 10 Pro, with the tweet again revealed to be sent from an iPhone. The tweet was removed and replaced by other marketing messages, with one of the star’s staffers blamed for the mixup. In all the reported cases, the iPhone is usually the preferred brand which explains why the brand still remains the most profitable despite Samsung selling more units annually each year.

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Infinix Hot S3X launched with display notch, 16 MP selfie camera and Rs. 9,999 pricing in India

Infinix has announced a new smartphone called Infinix Hot S3X in India today. The handset has arrived as an advanced version of the Infinix Hot S3 that was announced at the beginning of this year. Some of the attractive features of the smartphone include notched display, dual rear cameras and AI driven selfie camera. The handset has landed with an attractive pricing of Rs. 9,999 in the country.

Infinix Hot S3X Specifications and Features

The Infinix Hot S3X houses a 6.26-inch IPS LCD Super Full View display. The notched screen produces HD+ resolution of 720 x 1500 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The smartphone sports a very sleek thanks to its glass rear. It can be availed in color choices such as Ice Blue, Sandstone Black and Tradewinds Grey.

The modest Snapdragon 430 chipset powers the Hot S3X smartphone. The SoC is coupled with 3 GB of RAM. It features an internal storage of 32 GB. For additional storage, it is equipped with a microSD card slot. The smartphone is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS that is customized with Hummingbird XOS V3.3 UI from Infinix. The Hot S3X includes a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 10W charging.

Infinix Hot S3x

The Infinix Hot S3X has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel placed inside the notch. It is assisted by softlight flash for snapping brighter selfie shots. The front camera can merge four pixels into one large-sized pixel for capturing brighter images in low-light conditions. The rear side of the phone features a vertical dual camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The dual cameras offer features such as dual-LED flash, HDR, PDAF and FHD video recording.

The connectivity features available on the Hot S3X smartphone include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, microUSB 2.0, USB OTG, and 3.5mm audio jack. The backside of the phone features a fingerprint reader.

Infinix Hot S3X Pricing and Availability

The Hot S3X carries a price tag of Rs. 9,999 in India. The handset will be exclusively available for purchase during Flipkart’s upcoming Big Diwali Sale that will be held between Nov. 1 and Nov. 5.

New Hisense phone with a water-drop notch launching on November 1

Hisense hasn’t released a new phone in a while. Its last known launch was in June and it was for the H20 smartphone. The electronics maker has released a new poster that reveals it has a new phone launching on November 1.

Hisense November launch

The poster not only informs us of the date of the phone’s launch but also reveals its design. As you can see in the image, the phone’s display will have the trendy water-drop notch.

In two other images of the phone released by Hisense, we get to see the entire front of the phone. Even with the notch, the phone has a bezel at the bottom. There is no fingerprint sensor on the front, so it is likely to be on the back.

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The specs of the phone are unknown but a rough translation of the text on the launch poster hints at an impressive battery life. Hopefully, more details will surface before the launch next week.

READ MORE: Another Hisense Phone Lands At TENAA

Vivo Y95 tipped to debut in early November in India

In August, Vivo had launched the Vivo Y83 mid-range phone in India. Citing information received from its retail sources, 91Mobiles has claimed that the Chinese manufacturer is gearing up to launch Vivo Y95 mid-range phone as the successor for Vivo Y83 phone. The handset is tipped to debut in early November in India.

According to the publication, Vivo may announced the Vivo Y95 may get announced during the upcoming Diwali festival season in November in India. Since, it is expected to arrive as a successor for the Vivo Y83, there is a possibility that it could be packed with slightly better specs. At present, there is no information available on the specifications of the upcoming Vivo Y95 smartphone.

The Vivo Y83 features a notched 6.22-inch IPS LCD display that produces HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 19:9. The MediaTek Helio P22 SoC is present under the hood of the device. The SoC is couple with 4 GB of RAM and it is equipped with 32 GB of native storage. It features a microSD card slot for additional storage.

For photography, the Vivo Y83 offers it users with f/2.2 aperture 13-megapixel rear camera. It is fitted with a front-facing shooter of 8-megapixel. The front camera of the smartphone carries support for face unlock. The handset lacks a fingerprint scanner.

Vivo Y83

The Vivo Y83 is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS with FunTouchOS UI skin placed over it. It receives power from 3,260mAh battery. The handset is available for purchase with a price tag of Rs. 13,990 (~$190). It can be bought in colors like Black and Gold.

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Nubia Red Magic 2 arriving with 10 GB RAM, SD845 and dual cooling technology

Nubia’s Red Magic gaming smartphone brand has recently confirmed that it will be soon launching the Red Magic 2 smartphone. Since the original Red Magic gaming phone was powered by Snapdragon 835 chipset, rumors surrounding its successor have claimed that it would be powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC. Through Weibo, Red Magic has confirmed today on the key features that will be available on the Red Magic 2 phone.

The below poster has confirmed that the Red Magic 2 smartphone will be driven by Snapdragon 845 chipset. Popular tipster Roland Quandt had also previously claimed that the SD845 will be fueling the Red Magic 2 smartphone. He had also claimed that the phone would be also equipped with new shoulder buttons.

Red Magic 2 gaming phone key features

The Snapdragon 845 SoC on the Red Magic 2 will be coupled with 10 GB of RAM. The manufacturer has also included dual cooling system inside the smartphone. It comprises of air cooling and liquid cooling technologies. For enhanced gaming experience, the smartphone will also 3D surround sound output and it will also carry support for 4D shock.

There is no information available on the other specs of the Red Magic 2. The above poster suggests that the rear design of the phone won’t be very different from its predecessor. It will continue to feature a single camera sensor on its rear.

The Red Magic 2 launch date is yet to be confirmed. Its arrival may not be far away as the company has recently started selling the Red Magic phone with a discounted price. The 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM edition of the Red Magic that was selling with a price tag of 2,299 Yuan (~$330) is now available for 2,099 (~$300) in China.

Nubia X dual screen smartphone is scheduled to go official on Oct. 31. Hence, the Chinese manufacturer may launch the Red Magic 2 smartphone at some point in November.

Meizu M8 Note slider design teased just ahead of its launch today

Meizu is scheduled to launch Meizu M8 Note today at 19:30 in Beijing, China. After Xiaomi, now it’s Meizu’s time to announce a Meizu M8 Note with a slider design. The Chinese smartphone maker announced the Note 8’s sliding design via its official Weibo handle. Well, it seems that all companies were waiting for the Mi Mix 3 launch as Lenovo is also ready to launch Z5 Pro carrying slider and now Meizu M8 Note which will come with a sliding design in just a few hours from now.

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However, Meizu M8 Note is expected to carry a 6.0-inch full HD+ screen, 12MP+5MP dual rear cameras, and an 8MP selfie camera. Further, Meizu M8 Note is also expected to come with a Snapdragon 636 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

Interestingly last week, Meizu Technology Senior Vice-President, Li Nan has shared some pictures taken from the new device. The camera sample seems to carry good details even in the low light environment persisting noise. As per the data extracted from the photo’s EXIF, the Meizu M8 Note will come with a camera sensor having an aperture of f/1.9.

Additionally, handset measures 153.64 x 75.56 x 7.95mm, and it weighs 168 grams. It will have a battery capacity of 3520 mAh which is little less than that of typical 3600 mAh battery. The change in capacity might have done to fit in the new slider design. However, it will support fast charging technology and will run on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.

Today, Meizu M8 Note will go official via an online event starting at 19:30 Beijing Time. You can watch the live stream of the M8 Note launching with the all-new slider design. Well, you can share your views about Meizu M8 Note slider tech via comments below?

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 launched with slider design, 10 GB of RAM and quad cameras

After months of leaks, Xiaomi has announced the Mi MIX 3 flagship phone through an unveil event in Beijing, China. It goes without saying that the USP of the smartphone is its manual slider design that allows the phone to sport a notch-less and bezel-less display. After the company’s Black Shark Helo gaming phone, the Mi MIX 3 is the second phone to feature 10 GB of RAM. The smartphone is also blessed with quad cameras.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Colors

Design and Display

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 sports a ceramic rear that is curved on all four sides. It comes in three enticing color options such as Black, Emerald Green and Sapphire Blue. The Mi MIX 3 is equipped with a 6.39-inch AMOLED display that supports an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It produces Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The other display features of the Mi MIX 3 include 60000:1 contrast ratio, 600nits brightness and 103.8 percent NTSC color gamut. According to the company, the MI MIX 3 offers a screen-to-body ratio of 93.4 percent.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Display

There are two magnetic components underneath the display that brings forth slider mechanism on the Mi MIX 3. The slider can be customized to launch different functions such as accessing the dual selfie camera, answer phone calls, launch WeChat and or any other app.

Xaomi Mi MIX 3 Cameras

The vertical  dual camera setup on the backside of the  Mi MIX 3 features a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 main sensor with f/1.8 aperture and pixel size of 1.4micron. It is coupled with 12-megapixel Samsung S5k3M3+ secondary sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a pixel size of 1 micron. The dual rear shooters are equipped with features like optical zoom, 4-axis OIS, portrait mode and AI. The dual cameras also carry support for handheld super night scene photography. As Xiaomi had confirmed before the launch, the dual rear cameras can capture super slow-motion videos at 960 fps.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Dual Selfie Cameras

For shooting selfies, the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 is equipped with LED enabled 24-megapixel Sony IMX576 + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. The primary sensor has a pixel size of 1.8micron and supports combining of four pixels into one large pixel for capturing brighter shots in low-light conditions. The dual selfie snappers are equipped with AI capabilities for capturing beautified selfie shots.

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi MIX 3 has score 108 and 93 points respectively on the DxOMark photography and videography benchmarks. It has attained a total DxOMark score of 103 points.

Performance and Other Features

The Snapdragon 845 chipset is at the helm of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3. It comes with up to 10 GB of RAM and multiple storage options of up to 256 GB. The smartphone is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 4+ and 10W wireless charging.

The smartphone is preloaded with MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS. The handset is equipped with a dedicated hardware button for accessing the Xiao AI voice assistant which can now understand 7 dialects. The other features available on the Mi MIX 3 include rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual-SIM support, dual 4G VoLTE, dual band GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11ac with 4×4 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, UBS-C and 3.5mm audio jack

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Variants, Pricing and Availability

Here are all the variants of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 along with its pricing:

6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 3,299 Yuan (~$475)

8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 3,599 Yuan (~$518)

8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 3,999 Yuan (~$575)

10 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 4,999 Yuan (~$719)

Xiaomi MI MIX 3 Pricing

The pre-sale of the Mi MIX 3 will begin at 6 PM (local time) today in China. The first sale of the phone is scheduled to begin at 10 AM on Nov. 1

XIaomi MI MIX 3 Palace Special Edition

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Palace Special Edition was also announced at the launch event. The special smartphone that features 10 GB of RAM comes in a special box that includes a 24K gold bronze, 10W wireless charger and Xiaomi bus card. It is also priced at 4,999 Yuan (~$719) and it will be available for buying in November.

Xiaomi has confirmed that the it will be releasing the 5G version of the Mi MIX 3 in Q1 2019.

Get Up To A Whopping 60% Off On BlitzWolf-Branded Items On Banggood


As part of its 4th Anniversary Sale, BlitzWolf is doling out up to 60% off on a wide selection of its products. Aside from that, the tech company is giving buyers an opportunity to win free gifts.

This recently kicked-off promotion has been split into multiple categories in a bid to simplify the search process. You can participate in the BlitzWolf Birthday Feedback and get order free. In order to win, all you need to do is to share the promotion page on Facebook and @BlitzWolf.

Thirty winners will be randomly selected from October 27th to November 12th. The lucky winners will be eligible to get their order free during the aforesaid period; however, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that the offer will only be valid for BlitzWolf branded products.

Winners will be contacted by BlitzWolf customer service staff after their names are revealed on BlitzWolf Facebook page on November 13th.

Alternatively, you can guess the product in a picture in the next category dubbed ‘Guess And Win’ and win a chance to get the product without spending a dime. Participants need to guess the name of the product along with its unit price range. Note that you’re allowed the error of +- $1 USD.

Those interested in participating in this need to post their answers on BlitzWolf’s Facebook page before November 1st (UTC+8). Thirty randomly chosen customers with the closest answers will win this product. Winners will be announced on November 2nd (UTC+8)

The ‘New Arrival’ category features the BW-HP1 wireless Bluetooth headphones, the BW-SHP6 EU plus Wi-Fi smart socket, the BW-P8 fast charging power bank, and the BW-BS7 Bluetooth octopus tripod. More importantly, you can avail considerably discounts on the aforesaid products.
When you buy one of the two packages included in the ‘Buy 1 Get 1 Free’ section, you can get another product along with it as a free gift. For instance, when you buy the BW-AS1 wireless Bluetooth speaker at a discounted price of just $72.99 along with the BW-S4 desktop USB charger at a reduced price of $19.99, you not only save $19.99 but also get a free gift.

You can apply a specific coupon code after adding 4 products included in the ‘Buy 3 Get 1 Free’ section to get one product free. You can head straight to this link if you’re interested in checking out all the rest of the products and take advantage of the promotion before it comes to an end.

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Giveaway – Win 3 BlitzWolf USB Charging Data Cables (2 units)

Gizmochina along with Banggood is conducting 2 units BW-MF5BW-MC13 and BW-TC10 3 USB Charging Data Cables as giveaway gift to 2 lucky readers. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

Banggood has held a promotion called Connect The World With Faster Speed. There are a lot of USB data cable and charger plug on the deals page. Items of four reputable brands have big deals on this promotion page, such as BlitzWolf, Baseus, Bakeey and Floveme. Get the BlitzWolf specific items on this page on bulk purchase can have max 23% off discount. Also, you can buy 3 specific BlitzWolf USB cables and get 1 free. Some products participate in exclusive benefit of buy more save more.

BW-MF5 charging cable contains a verified serial number and an authorization chip issued by Apple, this original lighting connector ensures 100% compatibility with any Lightning device. Reliably transfer files and fast charge your device with the BW-MC13, which is strong and durable. BW-TC10 is compatible with most Type-C digital devices such as smart phones, tablets, MP3 players, digital cameras, camcorders, hard drives, e-readers, power banks and portable game players.

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DXOMark scores the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3’s camera at 103, same as the Note 9!

Xiaomi has just released its most innovative flagship smartphone of 2018, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. While the design is one of the biggest highlights of the device, the company wants us to know that they have put a lot of efforts in its camera department as well. This is why even before the Mix 3 launch event was officially over, DXOMark outed the official score for its camera and it’s really impressive. The independent benchmark platform gave it a high score of 103, making it the best Xiaomi smartphone camera in the market today.

mi mix 3 dxomark

Xiaomi’s recent efforts in improving its camera quality has paid off. First, it was the Mi Mix 2S that came close to the iPhone X and the Mate 10 Pro when it came to camera performance. This year’s Mi 8 even surpassed the Mix 2S with a score of 99. Now, with the Mi Mix 3 scoring 103, Xiaomi flagships are finally in the big boy club featuring top-end cameras. In fact, the phone’s 12+12MP rear cameras got a score of 108 in photo surpassing even the Note 9.

mi mix 3 dxomark detailed

With a magnetic sliding full-screen design, powerful cameras, top of the line hardware and a competitive price tag (<$500), the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is really turning out to be a must buy in the affordable flagship segment.

Mi Mix 3 camera specs

You can read more about the DXOMark Mi Mix 3 camera review from here. Our launch article of the phone will be up shortly, so stay tuned!

 

Lenovo Z5 Pro coming with ~100% screen-to-body ratio on Novemeber 1

After the announcement of Lenovo S5 Pro, Lenovo is eager to launch Z5 Pro with some advanced features. Today, Lenovo took to Weibo to unleash the launch information about Lenovo Z5 Pro. As with October, it seems many new devices are getting lined up for launch in November. The new Lenovo Z5 Pro will be announced in Beijing at the Lenovo Global Headquarters on November 1st.

lenovo z5 pro poster

Lenovo group vice president Chang Cheng said that the new device is much improved and even tiny details of the phone is now polished. Lenovo Z5 Pro will be a refined product from Lenovo with the ultimate use of technology. It is reported to be the first sliding design smartphone from Lenovo.

Lenovo Z5 Pro has been in the news after the company’s Vice President, Chang-Cheng exposed it at the Lenovo TechWorld Innovation Technology Conference. He touted to its 100% screen-to-body ratio with an on-screen fingerprint sensor. If the sliding design comes out to be true, then it would compete against the recently launched Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. Xiaomi’snew device, Mi Mix 3 also features the same sliding design with 93.7% of screen-body ratio.

As per other reports, Lenovo Z5 Pro will feature Snapdragon 845 processor with 8GB RAM. Lenovo will adopt the same policy of competitive prices to get huge sales. In an interview during the launch of Lenovo S5 pro, Chang Cheng confirmed that the Lenovo Z5 Pro would be priced lower than the Xiaomi or Honor devices.

So let’s wait and watch, and see which manufacturer brings the competitive device at a lesser price. We expect some more teasers from Lenovo about the Z5 Pro in the upcoming few days before launch.

What are you expecting from Lenovo Z5 Pro? Share your useful views via comments below.

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Xiaomi Mi A2 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage now listed on official site in India

Xiaomi had launched the Mi A2 Android phone smartphone in India in August. During the launch, the company had announced that the smartphone would be available in two variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The company has been only selling the 4 GB RAM edition of the phone in the country. The Chinese manufacturer has now listed the 6 GB RAM edition of the Mi A2 in India on its official website and Mi Store app.

Even though the Xiaomi Mi A2 is now listed on its official online store, the sales of Android One phone have not started yet. The handset is priced at Rs. 19,999 and it will be available in four color like Black, Blue, Gold and Red.

The launch offers that are available for the 4 GB RAM edition of the Mi A2 are also available for its 6 GB RAM variant. Hence, buyers of the new variant of the phone can take advantage of offers like Rs. 2,200 instant cash back from Reliance Jio, Rs. 3,500 worth Ixigo coupons and 3-month free subscription from Hungama Music.

Xiaomi Mi A2 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage variant

Since the Diwali festive season is around the corner in India, Xiaomi may launch it with a discounted price tag. The other reason why the Mi A2 6 GB + 128 GB edition may arrive with a reduced price tag is that its regular pricing of Rs. 19,999 (~$273) does not seem enticing enough when the base model of the Poco F1 flagship phone which also features 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage costs Rs. 20,999 (~$287).

The Mi A2 features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD screen that supports 18:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 660 chipset powers the smartphone. It features 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup on its rear and a frontal shooter of 20-megapixel. The handset is backed by a 3,000mAh battery.