At the end of the previous month, Xiaomi had silently launched the Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone in Thailand. The handset has been recently spotted on Xiaomi’s Spanish website which indicates that it will be soon landing in Spain. Also, a leaked invitation of the Redmi Note 6 Pro Indian launch has surfaced online which suggests that it will be launching in the country in the coming month.
The leaked invitation of Redmi Note 6 Pro for India does not mention the name of the smartphone directly. It teases the phone with “flagship camera killer” tagline which seems to be good hint that the Note 6 Pro will be arriving soon in India.
It further states that the unveil event will be held in New Delhi between Nov. 10 and Nov. 19. There is no confirmation on authenticity of the leaked invitation image. A recent report had claimed that Xiaomi could be aiming to launch the smartphone around the upcoming Diwali festive season in India. Hence, there is a possibility that the Note 6 Pro may debut around the 2nd week in the country.
The Redmi Note 6 Pro is equipped with 6.2-inch IPS LCD screen with FHD+ resolution. It is fueled by Snapdragon 636 chipset. For photography, it features 20-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual selfie camera and 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual rear camera. It receives power from 4,000mAh battery. Other features include MIUI 9 flavored Android 8.1 Oreo OS, a microSD card slot and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
The Redmi Note 6 Pro is expected to release in India colors like Black, Blue, Red and Rose Gold. The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 6 GB RAM variants of the phone are expected to release in the Indian market with respective pricing of Rs. 14,999 and Rs. 16,999. Xiaomi has been also hinting the arrival of Mi Max 3 phablet in India. As of this writing, the company is yet to confirm on its launch date.
As Asus made an announcement last week, the Asus ROG phone is now available for pre-orders from the Asus, Amazon and the Microsoft Store. Users in the US can now pre-order the device from official online stores of the respective websites. It will start shipping from October 29. In fact, there was a launch event in New York City today at the Microsoft Store on Fifth Ave.
Along with the device, Asus is also coming with a wide range of accessories including three docks. There will be a TwinView dock for $400 giving you a second screen for the device. Next is the Mobile dock to scale the display to a 4K monitor, mouse, and keyboard at $300. The last one allows you to make a connection with TV and will retail at $200. Asus will bring a physical gaming controller at the price of $90, while the official case will go for $60.
The Asus ROG gaming phone is available at a price of $899.99. It packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC with 128 GB of internal storage. The chipset is overclocked at 2.96GHz to match the Snapdragon 850 Mobile computing platform performance. Asus has made arrangements of 3D vapor cooling chamber to resist from the enormous heat generated while performing power-intensive tasks.
Asus will make its 512GB internal storage variants available for $1099, but currently, it is not offered anywhere. It is embedded with a large 6-inch 1080p 18:9 display having a 90Hz refresh rate with 1 ms response time. It can produce the maximum brightness of 500-nit.
To hold these monstrous specs and display, Asus has added a large 4000 mAh battery.
Users can shop from either the Microsoft Store or Amazon as of now, it will start shipping out on October 29th.
Just as we recently reported, Samsung has today launched its 2-in-1 Galaxy Tab S4 in India. The premium tablet, which is the successor to last year’s Galaxy Tab S3, was originally launched ahead of the Galaxy Note9, in August this year.
In India, the device comes in two color options — Black and Grey. It is priced at Rs. 57,900 which roughly converts to $786, and is now available for purchase through Samsung Online Shop and offline retail stores, and will be up for sale on Amazon from October 20.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 features a 10.5-inch S-AMOLED display, offering a Quad HD screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and 16:10 aspect ratio. For an immersive audio experience, the tablet comes equipped with AKG-tuned quad speakers along with Dolby Atmos support.
Under the hood, Qualcomm‘s last year’s Snapdragon 835 octa-core processor is powering the device, along with 4GB of RAM. It comes in two storage options — 64GB and 256GB and also features a microSD card slot, enabling storage expansion.
With Samsung DeX, users can connect the tablet to a larger display via an HDMI to USB-C multi-port adapter to take advantage of full-fledged PC experience. The tablet allows users to take write notes even the screen is turned off through the Screen-Off Memo feature. For photography, the Tab S4 is equipped with autofocus enabled 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing shooter.
For security, the tablet is equipped with support for iris scanner and facial recognition through Intelligent Scan feature. Connectivity options on the device include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, and 3.5mm audio jack.
The Book Cover keyboard optional accessory can be attached to the tablet using the provided pogo pins and magnets on the tablet. It comes pre-installed with Android 8.1 Oreo, and receives power from a 7,300mAh battery that is enabled with support for 15W fast charging.
While Dussehra marks the end of Navratri, the celebration continues with Banggood offering up to a whopping 90% off on a wide selection of items in the form of daily deal coupons. The promotion dubbed, ‘Happy Dussehra Shopping Fest’ has been split into multiple categories to expedite the search process.
As part of the aforesaid promo, Banggood will be offering up to 15% coupon for the Top Fashion Sale section on October 16th. You can avail up to 42% off coupon on the Smartphone & Accessories section on October 17th.
Likewise, the site will be doling out up to 18% off coupon on Top Electronic section on October 18th and up to 42% off coupon will be available for the Automobile & Motorcycle category on October 19th. Let’s check out some of the items that you can buy at a considerably lowered price during this promotion.
If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 smart bracelet, it may interest you to know that the coveted fitness band has now gone up for sale carrying a dropped price of just $29.99. Apart from receiving this discount, you can use coupon code inmiband to reduce your grand total to just $29.99.
Moreover, there’s the Xiaomi QIN AI phone, the NEWMIND F15 Flip cellphone, and various other items under the ‘Special Coupon For Top Recommend’ section that you can buy at a reduced price. On top of that, each item featured in this section has been assigned specific coupons that can be used to get additional discounts.
The ‘Top Electronic’ category has further been divided into 3 sub-categories i.e. Arduino Compatible SCM & DIY Kits, Security & Protection, and Home Audio & Video. More importantly, the items included in the above-mentioned sub-categories are up for grabs bearing heavily discounted price tags.
You can get an extra 10% off on the Arduino Compatible SCM & DIY Kits, 12% extra discount on the Security & Protection and a considerable 15% additional discount on the Home Audio & Video sub-categories by using specific coupons. Similarly, the ‘Household Practical Tools’ category has coupon codes assigned to all items.
The ‘Smartphone & Accessories’ segment includes a slew of Samsung accessories, earphones, speakers, smartwatches and fitness bands. You can avail great discounts on some of the most popular smartwatches like the Bakeey M3C Plus, the Zeblaze THOR 4 Plus and lots more.
The rest of the items have been separated into a couple of other categories called Automobiles & Motorcycles and Top Fashion Sales. You can head straight to this link if you’re interested in checking out all the products that you can buy without emptying your pocket.
It is worth noting that the promotion sale will only be valid for a limited period of time. Moreover, the coupon codes are also likely to expire in due time.
To tackle the rising competition from Microsoft Surface tablets, Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Book 2, a successor of the Galaxy Book launched last year. Yesterday at an event in the New York, Samsung pulled off the wraps from Galaxy Book 2. The new ‘always on, always connected’ PC/tablet packs 12-inch 2160×1440 Super AMOLED display with Gigabit LTE connectivity. In order to increase the productivity, Samsung has also added a keyboard and S Pen.
Unlike the primitive Windows tablets, it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 instead of Intel Core m3. The new chip from Qualcomm would offer 30% better performance and battery life than the PCs running Snapdragon 835. Samsung has touted that it would provide a next level performance along with the better Windows experience.
Speaking at the event, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Samsung Electronics America, Alanna Cotton “The way the world works is undergoing an incredible transformation, and users need technology that keeps them connected and ready for anything when they’re out in the world getting things done.” He further added that “The Galaxy Book2 brings together Samsung’s hardware and connectivity leadership with innovations from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Microsoft for a two-in-one that uniquely delivers PC productivity and superior mobility.”
It gives you the freedom to work anywhere without worrying about the battery backup. Its battery can last up to 20 hours of continuous usage or two full work days. Further, Samsung has added adaptive fast charging technology to help users save some time.
The next major highlight is the usage of Gigabit LTE connectivity which helps users to get high network speeds. It is integrated with X20 modem and 4×4 MIMO support. Samsung Galaxy Book 2 is available with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. In-camera department, there’s an 8-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front camera for selfies.
In connectivity, it supports WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4+5GHz, VHT80 MIMO, USB Type-C x2, microSD and 3.5mm jack. It is running on Windows 10 in S Mode along with accessories such as S Pen, Keyboard. To make it smarter, Samsung has added sensors like Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, and Light Sensor.
It will be available online from Microsoft Store, Samsung.com and AT&T at the price of $999.99 from November 2. Further, the availability will be extended to Sprint and Verizon.
Recently, OnePlus sent out media invites to the launch event of its latest flagship phone — OnePlus 6T, confirming that the company will launch the phone on 30th October.
The launch event will take place in India at KDJW Stadium, inside Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi. The event as at the same same time with the global launch in New York at 11 AM EDT (or 8:30 PM IST).
As usual, the company is also selling tickets to the launch event so that the OnePlus fans could attend the event. Just as the vouchers for the event, worth Rs. 999 (approximately $14), went on sale, it was sold out within minutes. Some users are complaining that the vouchers sold out under a minute and they couldn’t even add it to the cart.
The attendees will be among the first in the world to experience the style and power of the OnePlus 6T at the experience zone at the launch venue. In addition, the company will also give a gift hamper and Bullets Wireless earphones to all the fans who attend the event. For those who didn’t get chance to attend the event, OnePlus will also be live-streaming the event.
The OnePlus 6T is confirmed to come with a newly redesigned user interface, and improved gestures, among other, as the company is focusing on providing a fast and smooth experience. For this, the company reportedly created ‘FSE’ team, where ‘FSE’ stands for ‘Fast, Smooth, and Efficient’. It’ll also have an improved DND mode and smoother navigation gestures.
The company is also bringing AI-based algorithm that will allow the phone to learn when you sleep, so it can minimize background usage and reduce power consumption accordingly. OnePlus is also striving to reduce the number of taps required to perform a single interaction or action.
Fresh information reveals that the OnePlus 6T will come to India in three models. The base model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of native storage will carry a price tag of Rs. 37,999 (~$516) while the second model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage will cost Rs. 40,999 (~$557). The top-end variant with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage may cost Rs. 44,999 (~$611).
Gizmochina along with Tribit is conducting 50 units Free Tribit XBoom Speaker as giveaway gifts to 50 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.
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Toys play a vital role in the development of a child by allowing their imagination to grow, inspiring learning and promoting creativity. While top branded toys would usually set you back a pretty penny, Funyroot is now offering high play value toys at unbeatable prices.
We’ll check out five unique toys that are currently up for grabs on the Chinese online toy store at discounted price points. In addition to that, we will show how you can get an added discount on the aforesaid items at the time of checking out.
Ryan Reynolds Movable Joints Second Generation Flower Shorts Deadpool Action Figure
In a bid to make this Deadpool toy model available to die-hard Ryan Reynolds fans, FunyRoot is now offering the Deadpool action figure toy at a dropped price of just $25.99. This is a noteworthy 38% reduction in the toy’s original asking price of $41.27.
You can extend this discount simply by applying coupon code RYANACT6. The coupon helps you save an extra $6 and bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $19.99 before you proceed to checkout.
Regrettably, the sale was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing. You can follow this link to take advantage of the discount before the sale ends.
No face Man Money box Coin Box With Music
Looking for a unique coin container that doesn’t cost a bomb? The No face Man Money box Coin Box is likely to fill the bill. The one-of-a-kind Piggy Bank money box is designed to automatically swallow the money while the music plays.
This good quality Piggy Bank has now gone up for sale bearing a dropped price of $17.99 on FunyRoot. It is worth noting that the item usually carries a $29.94 price tag. But if this 40% discount doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code NOFAM13 to reduce your grand total to just $13.99 without breaking much of a sweat. In other words, you can save an extra $4 simply by applying the coupon during the check out process.
Since the sale is slated to end soon, it is advised that you follow this link without wasting time to avail the discount.
Fingertip Blue Interactive Baby Dinosaur
This Interactive Baby Dinosaur is quite an irresistible toy at a price of $15.99. If you’re living on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a dino toy, all you need to do is to apply coupon code BBDOAUR3 before you click on the ‘Proceed to Checkout’ button. After applying this coupon, you’d be able to save an extra $3. More importantly, the previously reduced grand total decreases to only $12.99, which is a remarkable additional discount.
Moreover, there six appealing color options to choose from. You can head straight to this link in order to take advantage of this discount before the coupon expires.
LEPIN 05050 Star Wars – Motorized Walking AT-AT
You can buy the Empire’s intimidating AT-AT (All Terrain Armored Transport) walker for a heavily discounted price. While you’d usually end up spending a considerable amount of money on building blocks kit, you can buy 1137 pieces of Motorized Walking AT-AT for just $62.59 on FunyRoot. Those interested in increasing this 31% discount in the items original selling price of $89.45 can use coupon code LEPN05050 at the time of checking out. The coupon reduces your grand total to just $57.99 by helping you save an extra $4.6.
The sale is scheduled to end soon so if you’re interested in receiving this discount, you can follow this link.
DOUBLE E C61001W 1498 PCS Building Blocks 1/20 Transformable M1A2 Tank Vehicle RC Toy
There’s 34% off on the DOUBLE E C61001W Building Blocks Transformable M1A2 Tank Vehicle RC Toy, which usually carries a steep $189.99 price tag. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy this amazing copy of the M1A2 tank at a reduced price of just $125.99.
On top of that, you can apply coupon code DOUBLE20 to save an extra $20. After applying this coupon your grand total reduces to only $109.99 but regrettably, the coupon will be valid only for a limited period of time. Although the sale is slated to end in 12 days, it is worth noting that there were only 101 pieces remaining at the time of writing. To ensure you do not end up missing this opportunity to buy this unique toy at a discounted price, just follow this link without further ado.
Alldocube has shown us several reasons why its upcoming Alldocube X tablet is a perfect and cheaper alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4. The tablet borrows the main feature of the Samsung tablet which is a 2.5K AMOLED display bringing an immersive, theater-like experience in terms of image quality. By doing so, the company ALLDOCUBE has marked themselves as the only company from China to bring out an Android AMOLED tablet. The Alldocube X tablet is still on crowdfunding on Indiegogo and it’s a well-liked project considering the funds have been raised. Alldocube has now released a demo video of the tablet in use which is an indication that it will soon start shipping. The video also gives us a glimpse of the key specifications of the tablet.
Apart from the 2.5K AMOLED display, Alldocube X is also set to be the best affordable media tablet on the market with other entertainment features like AKM HiFi sound chip to make all you hear is music to the ears. There is also a 4K video playback and HDR support to embrace the absolutely stunning feast to the eyes. Most importantly, it is fired by a mammoth 8000mAh battery to make sure that there is all-day long juice to power your entertainment.
In terms of design, the tablet features an ultra-slim design with 6.9mm industry-leading thinness. It weighs just 500g despite the big battery and this makes it feel comfortable when held. The tablet And it’s all-metal, the look is premium and classic. Having the fingerprint sensor placed on the right side gives you exclusive access to it and protects your data’s safety. The sleek tablet packs 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM in the offer and supports up to 128GB of MicroSD expansion. In terms of connectivity, it comes with a USB-C port to charge and equally has OTG support. The tablet also supports WiFi and PE+2.0 quick charge.
The ALLDOCUBE X tablet is open to funding on Indiegogo at a price of $239 while the suggested retail price would be $259. The tablet is also making its debut among several other models at the Global Sources Mobile Electronics Trade Fair holding from October 18-21, 2018. Alldocube’s stand is at Booth No. 1J36. Do well to also check out the demo video from above.
The Huawei Honor Note 10 smartphone was made available to the public in July this year. Much to the delight of the Chinese handset manufacturer, the phone became an instant hit among Honor fans.
In a bid to make the Honor Note 10 available to the cost-conscious buyers, Huawei is offering the well-received phone at a lowered price on GeekBuying. We’ll not only shed light on this discount but also show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the check out process.
The Honor Note 10 would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online and offline stores. But thanks to the above-mentioned discount, you can now buy it at a reduced price of just $449.99 on GeekBuying.
Aside from availing this 36% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $699.99, you can also apply coupon code NFYLSKJG to save an extra $170. This will help you bring your already discounted grand total further down to only $429.99 before placing your order. The Honor Note 10 is quite a bargain at this price, given that it boasts an impressive array of specs and features that you’d usually associate with a flagship smartphone. Housed in a sturdy aluminum frame, the phone sports a mammoth 6.95 inches AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels.
The phone is powered by Hisilicon Kirin 970 processor and it uses a Mali-G72 MP12 GPU, under the hood. Moreover, it offers 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 256GB so that you can save your favorite content without worrying about running out of storage space.
On the photography front, the Honor Note 10 houses a 24.0MP+16.0MP dual-camera setup on the back and a 13.0MP front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. The phone runs on EMUI 8.2-based Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery.
You can follow this link to check out the phone’s full specification and take advantage of the discount. While you can choose from various other color and storage options, it is worth noting that the promo is slated to end in 4 days.
Last month Apple announced a trio of new iPhones. It appears it isn’t done for the year as it has sent out invites for another event on October 30. There are speculations that the event is for the unveiling of the new iPad Pro.
Apple already launched a new iPad this year but that is the regular 9.7” iPad (2018). The model expected to launch on October 30 is the 2018 version of the iPad Pro. The tablet is expected to come in two sizes – a 12.9-inch version and a smaller 11-inch version.
The new iPad Pro will have very thin bezels according to CAD renders. It will also ditch Touch ID and the audio jack. There are also rumors it may launch with a new Apple Pencil. It is still uncertain if the iPads are the only products Apple will unveil. Do keep your fingers crossed as Apple may surprise us.
Xiaomi’s third-generation fitness tracker — the Xiaomi Mi Band 3, is now available for purchase in India through offline stores across the country. The Mi Band 3 was launched in India last month for Rs. 1,999 (approximately $28) and was available for purchase through Amazon and Mi Online Store.
The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 features a 0.78-inch OLED touchscreen, having a screen resolution of 128 x 80 pixels, which is 80 percent bigger than the screen on Mi Band 2. The display, which has 2.5D curved design, comes with a recessed touch-enabled control button.
According to the company, the display is designed with an aim to offer a better experience for viewing/rejecting calls and messages, including WhatsApp Messages. In addition to viewing messages and call view/reject feature, the Mi Band 3 can also provide 3-day weather forecast as well as an alarm clock, which can be turned off from the touchscreen.
Other features include heart rate monitor, daily steps count and sedentary reminder as a part of the health management functions. It is water and dust resistance, and is completely waterproof for up to 50 meters, ensuring that it works perfectly even when the user is swimming.
One of the crucial thing for a wearable device is the battery life and Xiaomi has taken care of the battery department. The newly launched Mi Band 3 comes with an improved 110mAh battery, which the company claims can last for up to 20 days on a single charge.
The battery is 60 percent bigger than its predecessor and the company claims that it provides 3x longer battery life compared to other popular fitness trackers in the market. The device is compatible with both Android as well as iOS devices.
The Vivo NEX is known for its pop-up front-facing camera as a solution to its full-screen display. There are other smartphones that have copied the design but a new info surfaced today, revealing that Xiaomi considered it at a point. There are even images of a prototype.
In the build-up to the launch of the Mi MIX 3 which launches on October 25, Xiaomi’s spokesman, Donovan Sung, revealed details about the Mi MIX series’ development. In a tweet posted today, he said Xiaomi applied for a patent for a pop-up camera back in 2015. They even made prototypes which he shared images of.
Background on Mi MIX: As early as 2015, we applied for a patent for a popup camera, and made some test devices.
We ultimately chose the sliding form factor for #MiMIX3 to lay the groundwork for an even better full screen display experience, especially for photography.#Xiaomipic.twitter.com/P7PBrGrpTK
As you can see in the images, the phone does have a pop-up camera similar to that of the Vivo NEX. Though, there are differences. For example, the pop-up camera in the Vivo NEX is closer to the edge of the phone but that of this Xiaomi prototype sits close to the center.
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There is also a photo of the phone’s rear with the back plate off. Notice that there is no camera on the rear. It’s understandable since this is a prototype. If you look closely at the pop-up camera setup, you should see a rubber seal for protection against dust and water. You can also see the pistons that raise the camera up when needed. This prototype also has a has a 3,400mAh battery like the Mi MIX 2 and Mi MIX 2S.
Xiaomi is literally eating its cake and having it with the Mi Mix 3. The device will come with the highest screen to body ratio found on any of the company’s smartphone, thanks to the slider design. Xiaomi has released a teaser poster which contains the render of the device. The official render is meant to tease the exact configuration of the front camera setup and there is a surprise. The render confirms the Mi Mix 3 will come with a dual selfie camera setup and there is even a soft flash onboard. That is an unexpected setup but the slider design made it possible. The front main camera is also confirmed on the teaser poster to be a 24MP sensor. We expect the camera to be capable of capturing stunning selfies and videos with vivid clarity and high resolution. It wasn’t disclosed if the secondary sensor is a wide angle or bokeh sensor. The Mi Mix 3 is also expected to house a dual camera setup at the rear.
Apart from this cool feature, other stunning features onboard the upcoming flagship includes an on-screen fingerprint sensor. At the moment, the Mi 8 Explorer edition and Mi 8 screen fingerprint version are the only two Xiaomi models to have the new technology. In addition, the Mi Mix 3 will also come with a variant having 10GB of RAM onboard. We still wonder if that isn’t an overkill. The flagship phone will also come with 5G support. We expect the device to be unveiled on October 25 in China.
After a couple of months of the official release of Android 9.0 Pie mobile operating system, Sony has now finally announced the Android Pie update schedule for its smartphones.
While the Sony Xperia XZ3 ships with Android 9 Pie pre-installed, the company has already rolled out the latest Android version update for its Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact.
Now, the company says that some of the devices will receive the Android Pie update sooner than expected, while the schedule for other devices is on time. Sony adds that the premium devices from the company will receive the update within next few weeks.
The Android 9 Pie update for the Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact will be rolled out from 26th October while the Xperia XZ2 Premium will get the Android Pie update from 7th November. However, the users of XA2, XA2 Ultra, and XA2 Plus will have to wait till 4th March to receive the latest update.
Do note that the phone’s won’t necessarily get the new update on the same day it gets released. The company has said that the software update rollout is a phased process and when you’ll receive the update depends on a number of factors, including your location and your network carrier.
Alongside the Mate 20 and 20 Pro, Huawei surprised everyone by unveiling another top-end variant dedicated to gamers and productivity. Besides being one of the most powerful flagships of the year, Huawei Mate 20 X is the world’s first non-Samsung smartphone to support a stylus with 4,096 pressure levels. That is why we decided to compare it with the latest Samsung device supporting a pen: the Galaxy Note 9.
Triple 40 + 20 MP + 8 MP f/1.8 and f/2.2 and f/2.4
24 MP f/2.0 front camera
Dual 12 + 12 MP f/1.5-2.4 and f/2.4
8 MP f/1.7 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh
Fast charging 22.5W
4000 mAh, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Hybrid Dual SIM slot, IP53 certification, stylus support
Hybrid Dual SIM slot, IP68 certification, stylus support
Design
Yes, Huawei Mate 20 X has a higher screen-to-body ratio and a waterdrop notch, but it is not the one I prefer when it comes to the look. It is definitely too big and it is not suitable to always keep it in a pocket. Further, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is fully waterproof thanks to the IP68 certification, so it also has a better build quality.
Display
Besides being more compact and having a waterproof certification, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has a display with a higher view quality. I believe that iPhone Xs Max has the only display which can currently compete with the one of the Galaxy Note 9. The new Samsung flagship features an HDR10-compliant AMOLED panel with a QHD+ resolution and an incredibly high brightness. In case you hate notches, you will be glad to know that this display is notchless. Huawei Mate 20 X has just a bigger display (one of the biggest ones), which may be more comfortable for gamers.
Specs & Software
We still had no chance to test the Kirin 980 chipset which is on board of the Huawei Mate 20 X, so we can not say for sure if it will provide better performance than the SoC of Galaxy Note 9. But on the paper, it is a great processor with its 7 nm production process and we expect to perform better. On the other hand, you can get the Galaxy Note 9 with more RAM and more internal storage thanks to the 8/512 GB configuration.
Camera
2018 is the year of Huawei if we talk about mobile devices’ cameras. After releasing Huawei P20 Pro with the first triple camera setup in the world (which delivers a way better photo quality than the whole concurrency in my opinion), the Chinese company decided to include the same camera department on the Huawei Mate 20 X as well. So, the camera of Huawei Mate 20 X will shoot better photos than Samsung Galaxy Note 9. But the latter is still an amazing camera phone with its variable aperture and incredibly clear photos in every light condition.
Huawei Mate 20 X not only has a bigger battery than Samsung Galaxy Note 9, but it also features one of the biggest batteries ever seen on a flagship. Given that the phone also comes with a Full HD+ display which should consume less than Note 9’s QHD+ panel, we expect it to last a lot more than its opponent on a single charge.
Price
None of these devices is affordable. While Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was launched with a price tag of $999/€1029, Huawei Mate 20 X is going to hit the shelves with a price tag of €900. There is not a clear winner of this comparison: if you want a device that is more like a phone instead of being more like a tablet, and you also want a better display and build quality, choose the Galaxy Note 9. But if you prefer camera performance and battery life, go for the Huawei Mate 20 X. It is all about your needs.
Huawei Mate 20 X vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9: PRO and CONS
After taking a break from the negative spotlight for a couple of months, Essential is back in the news. Reports have surfaced saying the company has laid off about 30 percent of its workforce.
Essential has a staff strength of about 120, that means about 36 people were laid off. According to Bloomberg, the affected members of staff were from the sales, marketing, and hardware departments.
A spokeswoman for the company said in an e-mail that it was a tough decision to make and they are sorry about the impact. The mail also says “we are confident that our sharpened product focus will help us deliver a truly game changing consumer product.”
Essential launched its first phone, the PH-1 more than a year ago. Due to a number of issues the phone didn’t do well. It canceled plans of a successor this year and even suspended some other hardware devices it had in development. Other than the 360° VR camera, Essential has not released a new modular product for the PH-1. An audio attachment for the phone has been in development for months but still doesn’t have a release date.
There was a report last week that the Andy Rubin-led company is working on an AI phone that will learn the owner’s habits and be able to respond to emails and messages. It will also have a small screen. We don’t know if Essential is still going forward with this plan.
Its confirmed, the Black Shark 2 launches on October 23. Following the leaked poster that surfaced a few days ago, Black Shark itself has confirmed that it has a product launch on Tuesday, October 23 and the official posters confirm it is for the Black Shark 2.
Black Shark has released two posters confirming the event. Both of them have a silhouette of the phone as the background. As you can see, the speaker grille above the display is the same as that in these live photos from yesterday. The phone also has a neon green line that runs around the frame.
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The second poster shows the bottom half of the phone’s rear and also counts down to the event which is five days from today. Wondering who is on both posters? That’s Zhang Daxian, a Chinese actor and game anchor who will be at the event.
On the one hand, Xiaomi is teasing the successor of Mi Mix series, while on the other, it is rolling out an update for the Mi Mix 2S. It is one of the Xiaomi’s flagship phones which is a part of Google’s Android Pie Beta program. The update is available for download via an external link, and its OTA is also going live. The new update brings various new changes including new features, fixes, and performance improvements.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is all set to get the new full-screen gestures, new UI tweaked for full view display and much more. Further, it brings the whole optimized system with Adaptive battery feature which learns to save some power by learning from the user’s usage patterns. There are various features that Xiaomi has added in the latest MIUI 10 which helps to improve the overall productivity of the device.
Xiaomi has added many AI driven features such as new pre-loading of apps, camera-based AI scene recognition, and AI beautify. Overall, it will improve the camera capabilities. There’s a whole new redesign of essential elements on the phone’s screen like the recent menu, notification panel, icons, volume drawer, etc.
Additionally, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with 6GB of RAM and a 6-inch bezel-less display. It is coupled with Adreno 630 GPU for graphics and 8GB of RAM on board. Similarly, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is getting teased to carry a 10GB RAM with a 100% screen-to-body ratio. It is going to be the first smartphone to carry 5G compatibility. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will revolutionize the industry through its sliding design allowing the company to use its front to fit in the full-view display along with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.
Let’s wait and watch! Until then you can enjoy Android Pie 9.0 update on Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S.
Any discussion centred on the revolution in the display style of smartphones can’t be complete without mentioning Xiaomi‘s Mi Mix flagship. That doesn’t in anyway take away the efforts of Japanese phone maker Sharp who had given us near bezel-less models even before the trend got caught up like wildfire. We’ve seen the full-screen design evolve from having ultra-thin bezels at the top to house the selfie camera, to the use of notch at the top for the camera and speakers. Lately, OEMs have experimented with waterdrop notch design and the latest is slider design. A source familiar with the industry has hinted that we could see another design style next year.
The display open hole camera technology will become the mainstream technology in 2019, then you think, where is the camera position better? pic.twitter.com/4mh5G7CbeT
According to the source, the display hole camera technology will become the mainstream technology that would be used by OEMs in 2019. The tipster shared a couple of renders of the design with the camera sensor lodged in a module that can be at the top centre, top left or right corner of the display.
The design will give OEMs the leverage to further reduce the bezels that would be at the top edge. We have no idea how the earpiece would be crammed into the phone. Of course, this is just a rumour and should be taken with a pinch of salt. There is no indication that any of the known phone manufacturers are working on models with that design. We won’t entire write it off, though. It took the iPhone X to make the notch design become so popular. If this new design style should get adopted by any of the popular OEMs and comes out impressive, many others would want to catch in on the success.
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