Get Big Discounts On Top-Branded Laptops And Tablet PCs On GearBest

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Oct 16, 2018

Looking for a laptop or tablet PC that’s loaded with awe-inspiring features and boasts top-end specs but doesn’t cost a fortune? It might interest you to know that GearBest is giving cost-conscious buyers a chance to get their hands on well-received laptops and tablets without emptying their pockets.

As part of its ‘Premium Laptop Sale’ promotion, the Chinese online store known for offering the best electronic gadgets at unbeatable prices is now doling out considerable discounts on a wide selection of top-branded laptops, tablet PCs and other accessories. The promo has been split into multiple categories in order to expedite the search process.

First off, we have the ‘Hot Sale’ category which is crammed with heavily discounted laptops and tablet PCs. For the sake of an instance, you can avail a 19% off on the ASUS Adol laptop that usually sells for $962.53.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, this ASUS-branded laptop can now be yours at a dropped price of just $779.99. On the downside, the discount will only be valid for 100 pieces and the promo is slated to end in just 6 days.

Much to the delight of brand-conscious buyers who are living on a tight budget, GearBest is offering noteworthy discounts on tablet PCs, laptops and notebooks manufactured by leading brands like Xiaomi, Teclast, Chuwi, and Jumper. You can find these devices in the category called ‘Top Brand.’
If you’re in the market for newly arrived laptop and mobile phone accessories, you might want to take a look at the ‘Cool New Arrival’ section. Here you can find a laptop holder, a tablet stand and heavily discounted laptops including the T-bao Tbook R8S Laptop, MECHREVO S1 Gaming Laptop and Lenovo Xiaoxin Chao 7000 – 13 Laptop.

The last section called ‘Popular Accessories is brimming with all sorts of useful adornments for laptops as well as tablets. You can click here and visit the promotion link to check out these products that include the AIWO 737A Laptop which is currently available at a lowered price of just $269.99.

Avail Unmissable Deals On High-End TV Boxes And Other Popular Consumer Electronics On GeekBuying

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 16, 2018

Staying true to its reputation for being one of China’s leading E-commerce websites that offer a wide selection of gadgets and consumer goods worldwide at an unbeatable price, GeekBuying is now doling out big discounts high-end TV boxes and a slew of other consumer electronics items. Let’s check out the details.

If you’re one of the 5 customers with the highest purchase order, you could win a Tronsmart Element Blaze Bluetooth Speaker. However, do not be disappointed in the case that you do not get a chance to win the speakers since GeekBuying is offering buyers a lot to cheer about.
Keeping in line with that, buyers can get a $5 off by applying coupon code TVBCE1 if their order value exceeds $80. Likewise, if their order value is more than $200, they can use coupon code TVBCE2 to get an additional $20 off at the time of checking out.

Let us take a look at a few items that you can buy on GeekBuying at a heavily discounted price. Aside from shedding light on the discounts, we’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of money before proceeding to checkout.

Tronsmart TK09R Italian Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

The TK09R gaming keyboard would normally set you back $115.84 on online as well as offline stores, but you can now buy it at a reduced price of just $59.99 on GeekBuying. You can extend this 48% reduction simply by using coupon code SVIRFYQI during the check out process.
The coupon helps you get an extra $14 off and reduce your grand total to $55.99 without breaking much of a sweat. In order to avail the discount, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time since the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

A5X MAX TV Box

If you’re in the market for a high-end TV box that doesn’t cost a bomb, the A5X MAX might just fill the bill. This TV box usually carries a steep price tag, which has now been reduced to only $55.99, as a result of a 28% discount offered by GeekBuying on the feature-laden TV box’s retail price of $77.51.
On top of that, you can use coupon code HNQGJBZQ to save an additional $20 before checking out. While you’ll end up paying only $49.99 for the A5X MAX TV Box, it is worth noting that the promo is slated to end soon so head straight to this link if you’re interested in receiving this discount.

T95Z Max TV Box

Likewise, the T95Z Max TV box has gone up for sale bearing a discounted price tag of just $69.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 36% reduction in the device’s steep retail price of $110.20.

If this doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code EFKZTGAM to get an additional $7.37 off before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button. After applying the aforesaid coupon, your grand total reduces to just $66.99.
Regrettably, this promo was about to come to an end at the time of writing. If you’re interested in buying the T95Z Max TV Box at this discounted price, it is imperative that you follow this link without wasting time.

Mecool M8S PRO W TV Box

The M8S PRO W TV Box normally sells for $64.98, but much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers GeekBuying is now selling it at a reduced price of just $38.99. Although the promo is slated to end soon, buyers have an opportunity to get an additional discount by using coupon code NXWWGPYR.
The coupon helps you bring your grand total down to just $36.99 at the time of checking out. In order to buy the M8S PRO W TV Box at the considerably reduced price and use the above-mentioned coupon before it expires, just follow this link.

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Get The Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming Smartphone For Only $439.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 16, 2018

The long-awaited gaming phone codenamed Black Shark SKR-A0 was spotted on AnTuTu and Geekbench last year, giving us a brief glimpse of the phone’s awe-inspiring specs and features. Black Shark Technology Incorporated is a smartphone manufacturer that has been existing under Xiaomi’s caring wing since last year.

After floating around the rumor mill and making quite a few appearances on benchmarking sites, the Xiaomi Black Shark was finally made available to public earlier this year. Much to the chagrin of those who fancy playing popular games on a big-screen mobile device without spending a lot of money, this Xiaomi-branded gaming phone didn’t come cheap.

In a bid to make it available to those who are living on a tight budget, the Chinese electronics giant is now offering the coveted Black Shark smartphone at a reduced price on GeekBuying. As a result, you can now buy the Xiaomi Black Shark smartphone at a dropped price of just $499.99.

This is a significant 29% reduction in the phone’s steep original asking price of $704.64. Aside from taking advantage of this discount, you can apply coupon code MOHZMVQQ to get an additional $260 off before proceeding to check out.
In other words, you can bring your already discounted grand total further down to just $439.99 with the help of the aforesaid coupon. Let us check out the top-notch specifications that make the Black Shark and irresistible gaming smartphone at this price.

The Black Shark sports a big 5.99-inch touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 2160×1080 pixels. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Octa core, 2.8GHz processor and it adopts an Adreno 630 graphics processing unit, under the hood.

This version of the Xiaomi Black Shark smartphone comes with 6GB of RAM and non-expandable 64GB of onboard storage. Alternatively, you can avail a 34% off on the black-tinted, 8GB RAM+128GB ROM variant and get a 13% discount on the gray color version of the smartphone offering 8GB RAM+128GB ROM.

On the photography front, the Black Shark gaming phone houses a 12.0MP+20.0MP dual camera setup on the back and a 20.0MP front-facing camera for self-portraits. Moreover, the dual-SIM gaming smartphone runs on Joy UI-based Android 8.0 Oreo OS and is backed by a 4000mAh battery.

If Xiaomi’s Black Shark has stirred your interest, you can follow this link to check out more details about the gaming smartphone and receive the discount. Note that the promo is slated to come to an end in 4 days and the aforesaid coupon will also be valid for a limited period of time.

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Logitech Crayon is a cheaper alternative to the Apple Pencil but with a few drawbacks

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 15, 2018

One of the features of the 6th-gen iPad released this year is support for the Apple Pencil. Before its release, the Apple Pencil only worked with the iPad Pro. Apple charges $99/RMB 741 for the pencil but not everyone is willing to shell out an extra Benjamin. Logitech has a cheaper alternative called the Crayon but it has a few drawbacks.

The Logitech Crayon is designed for students and it is evident from its color which is silver with pink accents. Sadly, that is the only color variant available and the only gripe we have with its design. The Crayon has a “flat” design so it doesn’t roll off the table, unlike the Apple Pencil.

In terms of functions, you get some of the features of the Apple Pencil such as tilt support and palm rejection and also support for a wide variety of apps but you miss out on others such as pressure sensitivity. It also has a shorter battery life, 7 hours against the Pencil’s 12 hours. Support is limited to the 6th Gen iPad only and if you need a new tip, you have to buy that separately.

The Logitech Crayon has some advantages of its own over the Apple Pencil like its dedicated on/off button and its cheaper price tag – $69 in the US ($49 for students and teachers) and RMB 548 in China (no student or teacher discount in China).

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Samsung W2019 battery and display specs revealed

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 15, 2018

The Samsung W2019 flagship clamshell phone was seen on TENAA a few days ago but only the images were available. The full specification listing has still not been published but details of the screens and battery capacity have surfaced.

According to the info on TENAA’s website, the Samsung W2019 will have two 4.2-inch displays. This is the same screen size as that of its predecessor but we are not sure if the resolution for each screen is still 1080 x 1920.

The W2019 will have one screen that is visible when the phone is closed and a second screen that is visible when the phone is flipped open. Both displays will be covered in Gorilla Glass.

While the screens have not changed the battery capacity has gotten a major boost based on the info on TENAA. The W2019 will have a 3,000mAh battery, 700mAh more than that of the Samsung W2018.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 real-life image teased as the phone’s launch nears

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Jeet

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Oct 15, 2018

Xiaomi is all set to launch its next smartphone — Mi MIX 3. While the phone is scheduled to get launched by the end of this month, the company has not yet confirmed any launch event for the phone.

However, the company has started teasing the smartphone on social media. In a latest development, Donovon Sung, Global Spokesperson and Director of Product Management for Xiaomi, has posted an image on Twitter which showcases the upcoming Mi MIX 3 device.

The image posted by Donovon Sung shows multiple Mi MIX series smartphones lying on the floor. There’s also a man lying on the floor, holding the upcoming Mi MIX 3 phone in his hands. On closely observing the image, we can see that the black-colored phone has its slider open, confirming that it’s the Mi MIX 3.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 will be coming with a slider-based design, as confirmed by the company’s president Lin Bin. The phone’s slider is expected to house front-facing camera and other sensors.

The phone is expected to come with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display offering nearly 100 percent screen-to-body ratio, thanks to the phone’s slider-based design. The images for the phone’s third-party screen guard also suggests a higher screen-t0-body ratio but to verify the claim of nearly 100% STB ratio, we’ll have to wait for the official announcement.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor, the same chipset that powers most of the flagship smartphone launched this year. The chipset will be coupled with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The device will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor instead of the traditional one.

For photography, there’ll be a dual camera sensors on the back, consisting of a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 13-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, there’ll be a 20-megapixel sensor which is expected to feature a 3D structured light module for 3D facial recognition.

The phone was recently listed on Xiaomi.shop online store, which revealed the phone’s pricing. The listing suggested that the 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage model of the phone will be priced at 29,990 rubles, which roughly converts to $452.

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Palm Phone with 3.3-inch display arrives as good alternate for main smartphone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 15, 2018

During the late 90s, American firm Palm was known for manufacturing personal digital assistants (PDAs) and mobile phones. The company was also known for being responsible in the development of webOS. Palm was taken over by HP in 2011. Poor reception to Palm and webOS led HP to sell the brand to TCL. The Palm brand that now belongs to San Francisco based startup firm has unveiled the all new Palm Phone in the U.S. The handset is exclusively available through Verizon Wireless in the country.

Palm Phone Specifications, Features and Pricing

The Palm Phone is about the size of a credit card since it measures 96.6 x 50.6mm and weighs 62.5 grams which makes it compact enough to carry it clothes with smaller pockets. Since it is a companion device, Verizon subscribers will be able to use only after availing an add-on on their existing line.

In other words, the Palm Phone will have the same phone as the main smartphone of the user. The tiny Palm Phone is compatible with Android and iOS and it can sync all the notifications and messages from the main device.

The Palm Phone features a 3.3-inch custom-built LCD display that offers a high pixel density of 445 ppi and impressive brightness. It is an IP68 rated water-resistant and dustproof device. The front and rear sides of the phone features Corning Gorilla Glass. At the front is a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. The backside of the phone is fitted with an LED enabled 12-megapixel camera.

The Life Mode feature on the Palm Phone is designed to eliminate distractions. This is done by turning off notifications and silencing incoming phone calls when the display of the Palm Phone is turned off. After waking the screen, the Palm Phone will regain connection.

The Snapdragon 435 chipset is at the helm of Palm Phone. It is assisted by 3 GB of RAM. It is equipped with an inbuilt storage of 32 GB. The handset is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo and comes with support for Google Assistant. It also features face unlock for security. The Palm Phone is packed with a 800mAh battery that promises 3 days of standby time and all-day battery life. The other features available on the Palm Phone include 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and GPS.

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The Verizon Wireless exclusive Palm Phone carries a price tag of $349. It can be bought in colors like Titanium and Gold.

MANN 8S is a rugged smartphone with a Snapdragon 653 SoC & a 6000mAh battery

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 15, 2018

There is no shortage of rugged phones in the market. If you are looking for a high-end one, the AGM X3 is your best bet. For entry level/feature phone, you should check out CAT’s B35 KaiOS-running 4G phone. If you want a mid-range phone, then you may want to take a look at the MANN 8S.

The MANN 8S has the same 8-sided design we have seen a lot of rugged smartphones adopt. The corners are covered in thick rubber and there is Gorilla Glass on both sides. The manufacturer says it can survive drops from up to 1.5 meters.

The phone has a 5.5” 1920 x 1080 AMOLED screen. It is powered by the Snapdragon 653 processor – one of Qualcomm’s least used chipsets. There is 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage and sadly, Android 7.1.2 Nougat pre-installed.

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The MANN 8S has a 16MP f/1.8 front-facing camera and dual 12MP Sony IMX386 rear cameras with scene detection, HDR, and night mode. The phone packs a more than sufficient 6,000mAh battery with support for reverse charging and Quick Charge 3.0. The latter allows you to charge it from empty to full in just 2.5 hours. MANN says the 8S has an IP68-rating and can also survive extreme temperatures (-30°C and 60°C).

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UMIDIGI A3 Official Video showcases the upcoming UMIDIGI A3 Pro in all its glory

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 15, 2018

Still fresh out of the launch of the A3, Chinese smartphone maker UMIDIGI is already gearing up to launch another model. The company is apparently trying to surprise its fans by releasing three quality and affordable smartphones in one series in a short time. The A3 series includes the UMIDIGI A3, A3 Pro and A3 Max. UMIDIGI released an official video to promote the recently launched UMIDIGI A3 and in the video contains the yet to be released UMIDIGI A3 Pro in all its glory.

The UMIDIGI A3 Pro is also marketed by the company as an “entry-level beast” just like the A3. They are quite similar to each other except that the aspect of the display and memory. The UMIDIGI A3 Pro sports a 5.7-inch advanced in-cell technology notch display that is sharp and vivid enough for all purposes while the UMIDIGI A3 packs a 5.5-inch advanced in-cell technology full-screen display in an 18:9 format. The UMIDIGI A3 and A3 Pro are budget phones but UMIDIGI says they have a flagship-looking design. We can’t vouch for the build quality until a review is done but it comes with a double-sided 2.5D curved glass with a full metal unibody frame. The UMIDIGI A3 and A3 Pro have the same dual-camera setup consisting of a 12MP+5MP combo, which was also applied into UMIDIGI One series. There is also an 8MP front camera for high-resolution selfies. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor on the model.

As an entry-level device, the UMIDIGI A3 comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB ROM that combined with the Android 8.1 ensure smooth performance. The A3 Pro will obviously have a higher RAM size and storage option. That’s not all, the UMIDIGI A3 Pro also features the innovative triple-card slots consisting of a dedicated MicroSD expansion slot and dual-4G SIM slots so that there’s no compromise anymore in your storage space. As always with UMIDIGI devices, there is full network support for global use.

UMIDIGI A3 is officially listed on UMIDIGI’s website. If you want to get the phone in the first time, you can directly buy it on AliExpress at $85.99, but the pre-sale of UMIDIGI A3 will kick off on October 20 on AliExpress at UMIDIGI Official Store at a lower price, now you can add to cart to receive notification when starting the pre-sale right here.

UMIDIGI A3 Give Away (20 Units) – How to join!

For the purpose of improving users’ experience and optimizing software, UMIDIGI opens global recruitment of 20 trial users project for UMIDIGI A3. Every trial user will get a UMIDIGI A3 for free from UMIDIGI and have a responsibility to give feedback on using the phone. The total trial users are 20, so the chance to help the company and win a free phone is pretty high. In order to attend this project, you only need to jump to UMIDIGI’s official website right here and complete the steps specified by UMIDIGI.

Huawei Enjoy Max vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 vs Honor 8X Max: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Oct 15, 2018

Phablets became so big that the smallest tablets are becoming useless. And thanks to bezels getting every day more narrow, the displays can now have a way bigger size compared to some years ago, without increasing the overall dimensions of the phones. The latest big phablets released are Xiaomi Mi Max 3 and Honor 8X Max. Today, Huawei Enjoy Max joined the bandwagon as it just hitten the shelves in China. Here is a comparison to help you find the best. Note that you do not see Huawei Enjoy Max in the picture because it is (almost) a rebranded Honor 8X for the Chinese market.

Huawei Enjoy Max vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 vs Honor 8X Max

	Huawei Enjoy Max	Xiaomi Mi Max 3	Huawei Honor 8X Max
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	177.6 × 86.3 × 8.1 mm, 210 grams	176.2 x 87.4 x 8 mm, 221 grams	177.6 × 86.3 × 8.1 mm, 210 grams
DISPLAY	7.12 inches, 1080 x 2244p (Full HD+), 350 ppi, 18.7:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.9 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD), 350 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD	7.12 inches, 1080 x 2244p (Full HD+), 350 ppi, 18.7:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB, micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI 8.2	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI 9.5	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI 8.2
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 16 MP + 2 MP f/2.0 and f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 MP + 2 MP f/2.0 and f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4900 mAh Fast charging 9V / 2A	5500 mAh	5000 mAh Fast charging 9V / 2A
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

Huawei Enjoy Max and Honor 8X Max are exactly the same devices when it comes to the aesthetics. Indeed, the former is almost a renamed variant of the latter with only slight differences in the hardware side. This said, these two handsets have a superior design to Xiaomi Mi Max 3 thanks to a glass back, a waterdrop notch and a higher screen-to-body ratio. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has a full metal unibody design which is surely more resistant to drops, but also way uglier.

Display

With all of these handsets, you get a huge but midrange-class display. Whatever you choose, you will have more or less the same viewing quality as well as the same level of detail. The display of Honor 8X Max and Huawei Enjoy Max is a bit taller while the one of Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is larger. Further, Honor 8X Max and Enjoy Max have a waterdrop notch, while Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is notchless but it has thicker bezels.

Specs & Software

Huawei Enjoy Max is the most powerful device of the trio. It sports an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset paired with up to 6 GB of RAM, while its opponents both have a less powerful but very efficient Snapdragon 636. So, if you live in China and you want the best performance you are lucky, as Huawei Enjoy Max is only available there for now.

Camera

While Huawei wins when it comes to design and hardware, it loses if we talk about camera quality. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has a better dual camera setup on its rear side, which boasts a brighter aperture as well as a better autofocus system. But it remains a midrange-class camera department and it is nothing special.

Read More: Honor 8X and Honor 8X Max announced: large displays, Kirin & Snapdragon processors and big batteries

Battery

Besides having a better camera than its opponent, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 also has a bigger battery and it can last more on a single charge. With a 5500 mAh capacity and a wonderful software optimization, this device has no particular difficulties to reach two days of battery life even with a stressed use.

Price

Huawei Honor 8X Max and Xiaomi Mi Max 3 are priced around €250/$289 and 270€/$312, respectively, in the global market. Huawei Enjoy Max hitten China with a price tag of about €211/$245. Personally, at least when it comes to big phablets, I do not care a lot about design, so I would pick the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 because of its better camera and bigger battery. But if you love the look and you want the best performance, get a unit of Huawei Enjoy Max.

Huawei Enjoy Max vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 vs Huawei Honor 8X Max: PRO and CONS

Huawei Enjoy Max

PRO

Great aesthetics
Big battery
High screen-to-body ratio
Stereo speakers
Better performance

CONS

Average cameras

Xiaomi Mi Max 3

PRO

Longer battery life
Affordable price
Wide display
Good cameras

CONS

Midrange-like design

Huawei Honor 8X Max

PRO

Good aesthetics
Big battery
High screen-to-body ratio
Stereo speakers

CONS

Average cameras

Vertu is back! Sends out invite for October 17 event

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 15, 2018

Luxury phone maker, Vertu, is back! The brand which was originally owned by Nokia later changed hands a number of times before going bankrupt and eventually out of business last year.

After it shut down in 2017, the brand was sold to Baferton Ltd., a Turkish company based in Cyprus. It appears the new owners have revived the brand as they have sent out invites for an event on Wednesday, October 17.

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The invite doesn’t reveal any info about the device but does say the event is a global launch and mentions the tagline “Live or Die”. The event is slated to begin at 1730 hrs local China time and there is a dress code for those invited.

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Coolpad Note 8 with FHD+ display and dual rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 9,999 ($136)

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Jeet

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Oct 15, 2018

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Coolpad has today launched its latest mid-range ‘Note’ series smartphone in the Indian market — Coolpad Note 8.

The phone features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display offering a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek‘s MT6750 octa-core processor, coupled with Mali T860 graphics processor.

The Coolpad Note 8 packs 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot, which enables you to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 128GB. It also features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, below the camera module.

In terms of photography, the handset comes with a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 0.3-megapixel secondary camera sensor. On the front side, it comes equipped with an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies.

Coming to the software, the device is running Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out of the box. It comes with the usual set of connectivity options, which includes 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS. The phone is powered by a 4,000mAh battery.

The Coolpad Note 8 is priced at Rs. 9,999 in India, which roughly converts to $136. It will be available in Black color and will go on sale from today onwards, exclusively through e-commerce platform Paytm Mall.

OnePlus 6T arriving in the UK on November 6 via EE, Vodafone, Carphone Warehouse and few others

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 15, 2018

Recently, Carl Pei, Co-Founder of OnePlus took to Twitter to formally announce the OnePlus 6T availability in the UK. In a recent tweet and from a forum post on the OnePlus community, it is clear that OnePlus 6T is going to be the most widely available device of OnePlus in the UK. It will be available for purchase from different carriers like O2, EE and Vodafone. Even, users can directly buy the device from retailers such as Carphone Warehouse and John Lewis.

Further, in the same forum post, OnePlus revealed that the upcoming flagship device will be made available for purchase by November 6th. OnePlus has already started stocking up the device for the respective retail and network carrier partners.

OnePlus motive is to provide an ultimate experience of their products even before the customer buys a device. The Chinese company wants to provide various solutions to experience their devices at different stores across the UK. So, you can expect the device for show-off at multiple retailers stores who have partnered with OnePlus. It will be an essential milestone for OnePlus if they launch OnePlus 6T successfully in the UK.

Read More: OnePlus 6T will bring a whole new UI and improved gestures

OnePlus 6T Specs

Additionally, OnePlus 6T is expected to carry Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (2.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 385 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 385) coupled with Adreno 630. It will feature a 6.41 inch AMOLED display having a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It will host an improved dual camera on teh rear side of the device with a 16-megapixel camera on the front.

It will be made available in two different RAM variants of 6/8GB. OnePlus 6T will come on Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. In connectivity, there will be an NFC, USB Type-C, Bluetooth, WiFi and GPS. In sensors, OnePlus 6T will carry Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope.

So, let’s wait for the official launch event on October 30th. How many of you are waiting for the Oneplus 6T?

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite goes global, starting with Ukraine on October 17

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 15, 2018

When the Mi 8 Lite was released last month, Xiaomi‘s spokesman confirmed it would get a global release. The global launch starts this week and Europe is the first port of call.

Xiaomi’s spokesman, Donovan Sung, has revealed in a tweet that the Mi 8 Lite will be launching first in Ukraine. The launch will take place on Wednesday, October 17 in the capital city of Kiev at 1900 hrs local time.

We're launching our latest flagship #Mi8Lite across our global markets soon, launching first in Ukraine on Wednesday. Excited to fly to Kiev tomorrow to meet our Mi Fans! ✈️✈️#Xiaomi #launch #MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/bhpgtqebHi

— Donovan Sung (@donovansung) October 15, 2018

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has a 6.26-inch 1080 x 2280 screen with a 19:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor with 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage.

Just like the other phones in the Mi 8 series, it has dual rear cameras although its primary camera is a 12MP sensor and there is a 5MP camera depth sensor. The front-facing camera which resides within the notch is a 24MP sensor.

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Lenovo reclaims the No.1 spot in PC rankings ahead of HP in Q3 2018 – IDC

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 15, 2018

Lenovo‘s laptop business has unarguably been very successful, more than the smartphone arm. That is because of the world-class design, strong build quality, solid security and extensive manageability options that are available on its wide range of laptops. Lenovo’s laptop business was only second to HP but a recent report by IDC for the third quarter of the year (3Q18) shows that the Chinese manufacturer shipped a total of nearly 67.4 million units of traditional PCs (desktop, notebook, and workstation).

Despite the shipment marking a decline of 0.9% in year-on-year terms, Lenovo still goes ahead of its fierce rival Hewlett Packard (HP). Lenovo recently entered into a joint venture with Fujitsu and this is the second quarter of the partnership. The addition of Fujitsu volume helped to push the vendor to the top spot with 24% of the global market share. The company also saw a marked improvement in its North American business in the wake of a revamped channel strategy and more stable management.

Its part, HP grew a modest 0.3% year on year but still reached its tenth consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth and slightly outgrew its market share from a year ago. It faced a tough quarter in the U.S. as well as Latin America. Dell Inc. tied with Lenovo in terms of year-on-year growth at 5.8% and further expanded its market share versus a year ago. A strong showing in desktop volume overall and a great EMEA quarter were the driving forces behind its results.

Acer climbed to 4th place with strong performances in education and gaming. The company has continued to focus on building out a comprehensive Chrome OS portfolio and its gaming notebooks have also garnered significant uptake. Apple finished the quarter in 5th place, declined over 11%, and was the only top 5 company to underperform the overall market.

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Nokia 5.1 Plus will get Android Pie update before end of 2018

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 15, 2018

One of the selling points of the new Nokia smartphones released since HMD Global took control of the brand is the regular updates. The Nokia 7 Plus already got updated to Android Pie and the Nokia 6.1 Plus got a beta update last week. Now info has surfaced regarding the Nokia 5.1 Plus‘ Android Pie update schedule.

HMD Global already confirmed the Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 6.1 will get updated to Android 9 this month and the Nokia 8 Sirocco and the Nokia 8 will follow in November. However, no info was revealed about the other smartphones.

Someone decided to ask the company’s Chief Product Officer, Juho Sarvikas if the Nokia 5.1 Plus would get Android Pie before the end of the year and his reply says it all. According to Mr. Sarvikas, he “would be surprised if it does not”.

So if you own the Nokia 5.1 Plus, you should get your slice of Android Pie before the end of the year. As the weeks roll by, more info regarding the update should surface.

The Nokia 5.1 Plus was launched back in July but first as the Nokia X5 in China. It has a notch like the Nokia X6/Nokia 6.1 Plus but a 5.86-inch HD+ display. It is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P60 processor with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

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Android Pie update for OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 3 series will take some time: Pete Lau

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Jeet

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Oct 15, 2018

Pete Lau, founder and CEO of OnePlus, has revealed that the new Android 9.0 Pie update for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 3 series devices will take some time to roll out.

In response to a user’s question on Weibo, Pete Lau said assured that the OnePlus 5 series and OnePlus 3 series will be upgraded to Android P, as it has been said before. He added that Engineers still need more time to come up with the update and appealed everyone to understand the situation.

Further, Pete Lau also said that the upcoming OnePlus 6T will come pre-installed with the latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system, along with the company’s own custom user interface OxygenOS on top. He also revealed that the OnePlus 6T will be launched in China on 5th November, a week after the phone’s global announcement.

The company recently updated its most recent smartphone — OnePlus 6 — with the Android Pie update. The latest update brings a brand new user interface for Android Pie, a new adoptive battery support, a new gesture-based navigation support as well as other new features and system improvements.

For the OnePlus 5, OP5T, OP3, and OP3T’s Android Pie update, we are expecting similar features, along with an improved Do Not Disturb feature, Game Mode 3.0, and the latest Android security patch. While OnePlus has not revealed the timeline, we hope the company starts rolling out the device by the end of this year.

Read More: OPPO R19 render reveals in-display camera for higher screen space; Could it be the display design of OnePlus 7?

The upcoming OnePlus 6T is expected to come with “a whole new UI” with improved gestures and functions. The company’s resident software expert and UX lead Szymon K revealed on OnePlus Forums that the OP6T will have “a fast, smooth & burden-less experience with no gimmicks”. It will host “the most distinct and intuitive version of OxygenOS yet.”

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Nokia X7 pricing, release date, renders, full specs and user manual leaked ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 15, 2018

Rumors have it that the Nokia X7 will be the smartphone that HMD Global will be announcing through an unveil event in China on Oct. 16. In the recent past, the images and entire specifications of the smartphone have surfaced through its TENAA telecom authority listing. Fresh renders of the Nokia X7 have surfaced today. The new leak also reveals the pricing and release date of the Nokia X7.

Just as the TENAA listing had revealed, the new leak states that that the Nokia X7 would be coming with a 6.18-inch TFT LCD screen. The notched display will produce Full HD+ resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels. A 20-megapixel camera and an earpiece are housed inside the notch of the Nokia X7. The company’s brand name can be seen on the bottom bezel of the phone.

The Snapdragon 710 chipset that includes a 2.2 GHz octa-core processor will be fueling the smartphone. According to TENAA, the smartphone will be coming in two RAM and storage models such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It will be coming with Android 8.1 Oreo OS preinstalled.

There is a ZEISS branding between the 13-megapixel primary sensor and 12-megapixel secondary sensor placed on the backside of the Nokia X7. The LED flash is placed on the left side of the dual camera system. The device is packed with a 3,500mAh battery.

A fingerprint scanner resides below the dual camera unit of the Nokia X7. The buttons for controlling volume and power are placed on the right side of the phone. The hybrid SIM tray is provided on the left side of the Nokia X7.

Read More: Nokia X7 front and rear design revealed ahead of launch

A 3.5mm audio jack is positioned on the top edge of the Nokia X7. An external speaker, a USB-C port and a microphone seems to be available on the bottom edge of the smartphone. The TENAA listing of the phone had revealed that the Nokia X7 would be landing in China in colors like red, silver and blue. The handset measures 154.8 x 75.76 x 7.97mm and it weighs 178 grams.

The Nokia X7 that features 6 GB of RAM and an inbuilt storage of 128 GB carries a price tag of 2,699 Yuan (~$390). There is no information available on the pricing of the 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage model. The leak reveals that the Nokia X7 will be available for buying from Oct. 23. Outside of China, the handset is expected to sell with Nokia 7.1 Plus moniker.

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AnTuTu releases Top 10 best-performing Android phones for September 2018

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 15, 2018

AnTuTu has released a list of the best performing smartphones in the month of September 2018. The ranking is based on the average performance of the models on the AnTuTu benchmark app and features just Android models. Interestingly, all the models on the top 10 chart are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. We must add that this ranking is based on the cumulative average score of its model and not the single highest score. So, don’t be surprised if the score you got on your model, if you own any of them, is higher than what you see here.

Xiaomi’s Black Shark gaming smartphone still sits at the top of the ranking with an average score of 293,009 points. This is slightly higher than the average score for last month. The score underlines the power of the Snapdragon 845-powered Black Shark gaming phone which also packs an 8GB of RAM. A liquid cooling system onboard the device sure aids the smooth running of the smartphone.

The flagship Meizu 16th which was released in August still occupies the second spot for the second straight month. The device polls an average score of 292,000 points which is a slight improvement from last month. It should be noted that the Meizu 16th Plus still has a higher score but there still isn’t sufficient sampling data for it to make it to the list. Going further, the ASUS ROG gaming phone edges the Smartisan Nut R1 to occupy the third spot. The Republic of Gamers gaming phone recorded an average score of 291217 points.

The Nut R1 now occupy the fourth spot with an average score of 290827 points. Vivo Nex is now at the fifth spot with an average score of 287971 points. Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen fingerprint version with 286636 points average score is at the sixth position while the Mi 8 Explorer Edition with a translucent back and 8GB of RAM comes in at the seventh spot with a score of 286,143 points.

The premium flagship OnePlus 6 with an average score of 286,006 points. OPPO Find X is listed with an average score of 284695 points and finally, Xiaomi Mi 8 polls an average score of 283117 points to complete the top 10.

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Meizu C9, Meizu 16th and more launched in Indonesia

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 15, 2018

Meizu announced a bunch of products today in Indonesia. They are the Meizu 16th, Meizu M6T, Meizu C9, and the Meizu POP and EP52 Lite Bluetooth earphones. Save for the Meizu C9, all the other products already launched in China, so we won’t bore you with their specs and features.

The Meizu C9 is an entry-level smartphone for the Indonesian market. It has a 5.45-inch HD screen and a polycarbonate removable cover. The phone is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. A MicroSD card slot will allow users to add up to an extra 128GB.

The Meizu C9 has a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera. It runs Android Oreo out of the box and packs a 3100mAh battery. Meizu says it also has dual SIM support.

The Meizu C9 comes in Space Black and Ocean Blue and is priced at Rp. 999,000. The phone will be available on JD.id.

The Meizu M6T which has much better specs will sell for Rp. 1,499,000 for the 2GB + 16GB model and Rp. 1,799,000 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB version. The flagship Meizu 16th is the most expensive of them all with an Rp. 7,999,000 price tag. This gets you the 8GB RAM + 128GB version.

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