Qualcomm’s wired and wireless charging speeds will soon get a boost

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Oct 25, 2018

Fast charging technology has come a long way and is almost a compulsory add-on for flagship and premium mid-range models. Perhaps, the most widely used in Qualcomm‘s Quick Charge technology with the latest being the QC4+ which can deliver a charge of 50% in just 15 minutes. Interestingly, Huawei’s own SuperCharge 2.0 is touted to deliver 70% of power in 30 minutes, while Oppo’s Super VOOC can charge a battery completely in just 35 minutes. Meaning that Qualcomm’s Quick Charge isn’t the fastest charging technology around but that will soon change as the company has revealed that its Quick Charge technology will be improved significantly next year.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 — Qualcomm chip with logo

Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4+ utilises a feature dubbed Dual Charge that enables power to flow through two paths rather than one. This, in turn, increases the power output of the charger to 18W and also improves heat dissipation. Qualcomm says its next-gen QC version billed to be released next year will come with Triple Charge which will add a third flow of current. This will boost the output to a considerable 32W of power and will also improve heat dissipation.

Further, Qualcomm also indicated that it will boost the speed of its wireless charging. Next year will herald the entry of a new technology which is called True Fast Wireless Charging and makes use of Dual Charge. This will boost the charging current of compatible chargers from 12W to 15W. We don’t know what the new charging standard will be caledd, perhaps Quick Charge 5.0. However, the standard will likely be compatible with the next-generation Snapdragon 855 (or 8150) chip, throwing up the possibility that it will be on next year’s flagships like the HTC U13+, LG G8 ThinQ, and many more could support it.

Watch Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and Meizu M8 Note livestream in China

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 25, 2018

Today is a special day for Xiaomi and Meizu fans, as both, the companies are coming with their new devices. Xiaomi is going to launch much-awaited Mi Mix 3 with a slider design and other high-end specs. On the other hand, Meizu will announce its Meizu M8 at a launch event in China.

Xiaoami Mi Mix 3 launch event details and live stream

Today, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is making an official debut at a launch event at Forbidden City in Beijing, China at 14:00 Beijing Time (11:30 IST/ 7:00 GMT). Xiaomi’s Lei Jun explained the motive behind choosing the Forbidden city to launch Mi Mix 3. As according to him the place is itself a fusion of technology and art which reflects Mi Mix 3’s features. Users can watch live stream of the whole event over here.

Additionally, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is coming with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 coupled with Adreno 630 GPU. It is the world’s first smartphone to carry 5G support along with 10 GB of RAM. There are multiple ram variants like 6GB/8GB and 10 GB. It features a display of 6.5 inches having a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. In the camera department, Xiaomi has 12+20 megapixels of the dual shooter which can capture lots of light in the night time also. On the front, there is a 24-megapixel dual camera for selfies and video calling.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 rumor roundup: Specs, features, pricing and launch event details

Meizu M8 launch event details and live stream

Meizu M8 is also ready to surprise the users by launching Meizu M8 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset. Unlike Xiaomi, Meizu has just stuck to online live stream after their offline event was canceled due to some issues with the venue. Interested users can head over to the live stream link to watch the launch of Meizu M8 on October 25 at 19:30 hours.

Meizu M8 is coming with a 6.2-inch full HD+ display with 3210 mAh battery. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset with different RAM variants of 4/6GB. It is featured with a 20-megapixel camera on the front while 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera shooter sits on the rear side. It is expected to retail at the price of 1000-1500 yuan (~$144-$216). It will be made available in two different colors of purple and blue.

Read More: Meizu M8 Lite full specifications listed on TENAA

Pricing details of Meizu M8

Meizu M8 4GB+64GB is priced at 1598 yuan;
Meizu M8 6GB+64GB is priced at 1798 yuan;
Meizu M8 6GB+128GB is priced at 1998 yuan;

As the launches are just a few hours away, let’s wait and watch what both the companies have to offer in their latest products.

Pre-Order ioutdoor X Smartphone At A Dropped Price Of $239.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 25, 2018

ioutdoor added a new rugged smartphone dubbed ‘X’ to its popular outdoor mobile phone lineup earlier this year. While you’d normally expect a top-branded, rugged smartphone to set you back a pretty penny, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to know that you can pre-order the ioutdoor X without emptying your pocket.

As if that weren’t enough, you can even win a chance to get gift bags and free orders every day. The ioutdoor X smartphone has gone up for pre-order bearing a considerably lowered price tag on Banggood. As a result, you can now get your hands on the recently unveiled smartphone at a reduced price of just $239.99.

This is a noteworthy 20% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $299.99 and it will be valid for the black and red color variants. The ioutdoor X is quite an irresistible smartphone at this reduced price, given that it is loaded with top-end specs and awe-inspiring features.

The ioutdoor X smartphone sports a 5.7-inches IPS, HD+ display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels with an aspect ratio of 18:9. The phone is housed in a sturdy metal and thermoplastic polyurethane body and it comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top for added protection.

Under the hood, it packs a powerful MTK6763 Helio P23 OCTA-CORE A8 A53 2.5GHz processor along with an equally competent ARM Mali-G71 MP2 770MHz GPU. It features 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of expandable onboard storage (up to 256GB).

On the photography front, the ioutdoor X houses a 16.0MP+8.0MP dual camera setup with two-tone flash and Touch Focus on the back and a 13.0MP front shooter with a f/2.2 aperture for selfies. Moreover, it runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a 3400mAh battery.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and avail the discount. With just 69 pieces remaining, the promotion sale is slated to end on October 29th.

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Buy The Android 8.1-Powered T9 TV Box For $67.52 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 25, 2018

If you’re a cinephile who fancies watching your favorite movies, TV series, and other sports events without leaving your home, you can resort to using a TV box to stream movies and TV shows. However, a high-end TV box can set you back a pretty penny.

Those living on a tight budget tend to go for a cost-effective television box that usually fails to meet their expectations in terms of performance. But what if you could get your hands on a top-notch TV box without breaking the bank?

Much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a television box, the T9 TV Box has gone up for sale bearing an affordable $67.52 price tag on GearBest. An absolute bargain at this price, the T9 is loaded with an impressive array of features that you’d usually associated with a steeply priced TV box.

The new T9 TV box packs an RK3328 1.5GHz, Cortex A53, Quad Core processor along with a Mali-450MP2 graphics processing unit, under the hood. It comes with 4GB of DDR3 RAM and offers 64GB of on onboard storage (expandable up to 128GB).
Moreover, it supports a variety of video formats like ASF, AVI, DAT, FLV, ISO, MKV, MOV, MPEG, MPG, etc and audio formats like AAC, AC3, APE, DDP, DTS, FLAC, HD, MP3, OGG, TrueHD, WAV, and WMA. It also supports BMP, GIF, HD JPEG, PNG, TIFF photo formats and the latest H.265 decoder format but doesn’t support 5.1 Surround Sound Output.

The T9 is capable of playing 4K HD videos without any sort of interruption for an unmatched audio-visual experience. On top of that, it comes with built-in 2.4/5.8G band Wi-Fi and it supports DLNA, Google TV Remote, LAN, 3D movies and lots more.

It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and its remote is backed by 2 x AAA batteries. The T9 TV box’s dimensions are 10.50 x 10.50 x 2.00 cm and it weighs in at just 0.4500 kg so that you can carry it without breaking much of a sweat.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out the full specification and buy it on GearBest.

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Xiaomi Black Shark Helo Smartphone Goes Up For Pre-Order Bearing An Unbeatable Price On Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 25, 2018

Xiaomi has finally taken the wraps off the Black Shark Helo smartphone. Touted as the long-awaited Black Shark gaming smartphone follow-up, the Helo offers an array of powerful specifications and awe-inspiring features at an unbeatable price.

Unlike its well-received predecessor, the new Black Shark Helo does not resort to using the LCD panel but replaces it with an AMOLED one, while the notch is still missing. The phone sports a mammoth 6.01-inch HDR AMOLED screen with a screen resolution of 2160×1080 pixels.

Under the hood, this 2nd Generation Black Shark gaming phone packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 10nm Octa Core 2.8GHz processor and an Adreno 630 GPU. It comes with 6GB/8GB/10GB of LPDDR4x RAM and offers a hearty 128GB/256GB onboard storage option.
On the photography front, the Black Shark Helo smartphone houses a 12.0MP+20MP dual camera setup on the back and a 20.0MP front shooter with AI Smart Beauty for self-portraits. The phone runs on Joy UI OS based Android 8.0 Oreo OS and is backed by a 4000mAh battery Quick Charge 3.0 standard support.

If the new Black Shark Helo smartphone has grabbed your attention, it might interest you to know that the Xiaomi branded phone has gone up for pre-order carrying a $549 price tag for 6GB RAM+128GB ROM and a $729 price tag for the larger variant that offers 10GB of RAM and a hefty 256GB ROM on Giztop, the official online store of GizmoChina.

You can follow this link in order to check out the full specification and the Black Share Helo smartphone and pre-order it on Giztop.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Hands on video leaked ahead of its launch; shows rear fingerprint sensor!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 25, 2018

Xiaomi is set to officially announce the much-touted Mi Mix 3 which has been a favourite in the rumour mill. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 deviates a whole lot from all its predecessors in terms of the design it adopts and even on the hardware aspect. Ahead of its unveiling, a short hands-on video of the Mi Mix 3 has appeared on Chinese microblogging website Weibo.

The hands-on video shows the Mi Mix 3 design in all its glory. Perhaps, most worthy of note is the rear fingerprint sensor which is on the model in the video. The Chinese phone maker had earlier teased the presence of an in-display fingerprint sensor on the device. Thus, it is possible that the Mi Mix 3 will come with both in-display and rear fingerprint sensors. In another light, there could be a model with in-display fingerprint and another with the rear sensor. Guess we won’t wait for too long to find out.

The hands-on video also shows the Mi MIX 3 is expected to arrive with a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display that will carry support for 2340 x 1080 pixels Full HD+ resolution. The slide of the phone is fitted with LED-enabled 24-megapixel+20-megapixel dual selfie snappers. The backside of the Mi MIX 3 could be equipped with a 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup. Recall that the Mi Mix 3 will also be 5G-enabled and will get a variant that boasts of 10GB of RAM onboard.

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Xiaomi Black Shark Helo vs Razer Phone 2 vs Asus ROG Phone: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Oct 24, 2018

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo, the nth gaming phone, is finally official! With all the handsets launched until now, gaming devices do not seem just a temporary trend, but they are here to stay. If you are a gamer and you are looking for the best gaming smartphone at the moment, Xiaomi Black Shark Helo, Razer Phone 2 and Asus ROG Phone are the best choices for you with gaming-centric designs and specs. Here is an in-depth comparison.

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo vs Razer Phone 2 vs Asus ROG Phone

	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo	Razer Phone 2	Asus ROG Phone
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	160 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm, 190 grams	158.5 x 79 x 8.5 mm	158.8 x 76.2 x 8.7 mm, 200 grams
DISPLAY	6.01 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, AMOLED	5.72 inches, 1440 x 2560p (Quad HD), 513 ppi, IGZO IPS LCD	6.0 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels, 403 ppi, 18:9 ratio, AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 10 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 8 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 20 f/1.8 and f/1.8 20 MP f/2.2 front camera	Dual 12 + 12 MP f/1.8 and f/2.6 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 8 MP f/1.8 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh, Fast Charging with Quick Charge 3.0	4000 mAh, Fast Charging with Quick Charge 4+	4000 mAh, Fast Charging with Quick Charge 4.0
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, LED logo and strips	IP67 certification, RGB illuminated logo	Pressure sensitive zones, water resistance

Design

As said above, Xiaomi Black Shark Helo, Asus ROG Phone and Razer Phone 2 all feature a gaming-centric design, so they are not exactly for you if you like elegant phones. The one with the soberest and refined design is Razer Phone 2, which I would pick as I like black and elegant devices. And I also like it because it is water-resistant with the IP67 certification.

Display

Razer Phone 2 would be my choice even when it comes to the display quality. It has the screen with the highest resolution, it has a high brightness and it even has the highest refresh rate which is the most important thing for games. That is why I prefer this display, but note that Asus ROG Phone is able to provide more satisfying colors due to its wide color gamut and the HDR technology.

Specs & Software

While Razer Phone 2 looks more attractive for its display, Asus ROG Phone and Xiaomi Black Shark Helo have a superior hardware. While the first is the only device which has an overclocked Snapdragon 845 chipset, the second is the world’s first smartphone which comes with 10 GB of RAM (in its most expensive version only). Given that we still had no chance to try the new Xiaomi flagship, we still can not tell you which has better performance.

Camera

At least on the paper, the most interesting camera department belongs to Xiaomi Black Shark Helo. It boasts two sensors on the back, both with a bright f/1.8 aperture. Further, the dual camera is able to perform 2x optical zoom. However, I have to try it personally to make a definitive conclusion.

Battery

As they all have the same capacity, there will not be so much difference between the battery life of these devices. So, we suggest you not to choose your gaming phone by basing on the battery life; all of them can last long on a single charge.

Price

Asus ROG Phone is my favorite handset of the trio and it is the winner of this comparison as it boasts amazing performance, a pretty nice display and it supports important gaming accessories thanks to its secondary USB-C port. But Xiaomi Black Shark Helo has the best value for money because the company just launched it in China for just $505, while Asus ROG Phone and Razer Phone 2 cost $969/€850 and $1026/€900, respectively.

Read More: Razer Phone 2 gaming phone is official with Snapdragon 845, Chroma lighting and wireless charging

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo vs Razer Phone 2 vs Asus ROG Phone: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo

PROs

10 GB RAM
More affordable price
Big battery
Stereo speakers

CONS

Worse display

Razer Phone 2

PROs

Best display
Great hardware and cooling system
DAC dongle and stereo speakers
Big battery, fast charging, and wireless charging
Water resistant

CONS

Bezels

Asus ROG Phone

PROs

Great hardware + cooling system
Stereo speakers
Outstanding display
Big battery and fast charging

CONS

Higher price

Mobvoi’s Ticwatch C2 runs Wear OS and costs $200

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 24, 2018

Mobvoi announced its latest smartwatch, the Ticwatch C2, at an event today. The Ticwatch C2 runs Wear OS and comes with a number of features and even includes a variant aimed at women.

Design

The Ticwatch C2 has a circular dial buried in a stainless steel frame and has two buttons on the right. The interchangeable straps are made of genuine leather and the watch comes in three colors – Onyx, Rose Gold, and Platinum.

Ticwatch C2 Specs

The Ticwatch C2 has a 1.3-inch AMOLED display with a 360 x 360 resolution. Powering it is the old Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor which may be the deal breaker for some.

The Ticwatch C2 connects via Bluetooth 4.1 and Wi-Fi and works with Android and iOS devices. It supports Google Pay, has GPS, a heart rate monitor, accelerometer and a gyroscope. It also has an IP68 rating. Mobvoi says its 400mAh battery should last up to 36 hours on a single charge.

Since it runs Wear OS, the watch can perform a number of functions such as music streaming from Spotify, display notifications, and tell you about your schedule and the weather thanks to the Google Assistant. There are also hundreds of downloadable watch faces on the Play Store.

The watch measures 42.83 x 42.83 x 13.10 mm for the Onyx and Platinum variants and 42.83 x 42.83 x 12.80 mm for the Rose Gold variant. The Onyx and Platinum variants use 20mm straps while the Rose Gold variant uses 18mm straps.

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OnePlus 6T pricing leaked for all European variants; New purple variant tipped

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 24, 2018

OnePlus 6T was recently spotted on the website of OTTO, a retailer from Europe. The listing had revealed that the OP6T variant featuring 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage will hitting the European market with a price tag of 579 euros. Today, reliable Indian tipster Ishan Agarwal shared the European market pricing for the different variants of the different storage and RAM variants of the OnePlus 6T. He has also claimed that the smartphone may arrive in a new color option of Purple.

The base model of the OnePlus 6 featured 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. Recent reports have revealed that there won’t be any 64 GB OnePlus 6T model. According to the tipster, the base model of the OnePlus 6T will feature 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It will be available in a single color option of Mirror Black and it will be carrying a price tag of 559 euros (~$636).

The second variant features 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of inbuilt storage and it costs 589 euros (~$671). It is expected to arrive Midnight Black and Mirror Black color options. The tipster has also claimed that this model may also arrive in a new Purple option. The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition of the OnePlus 6 was made available with 569 euros (~$648) pricing.

The highest configuration version of the OnePlus 6T will include 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage. It will be available in single color choice of Midnight Black and it is expected to carry a price tag of 639 euros (~$727). The 8 GB RAM + 256 GB edition of the OnePlus 6 had carried a price tag of 619 euros (~$705).

Read More: OnePlus 6T AnTuTu listing appears with 297k benchmarking score and key specs

The OnePlus 6 smartphone was made available in color choices like Mirror Black, Midnight Black, Silk White and Amber Red. Going by the information shared by the tipster, it appears that OnePlus may introduce a brand new Purple variant for the OnePlus 6T. As far as pricing leak is concerned, the OP6T variants are expected 20 euros (~$23) than its OP6 counterparts.

The OnePlus 6T will be announced on Oct. 29. It is expected to arrive in most markets on Nov. 6.

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Samsung teases Galaxy A8s with a truly bezel-less screen

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 24, 2018

At the event in China where it unveiled the Galaxy A9s and the Galaxy A6s today, Samsung teased a brand new phone called the Galaxy A8s. However, it was tight-lipped about the phone’s feature save for a picture which shows the phone with a completely bezel-less display.

Samsung says the Galaxy A8s will be the first to feature a new technology. That new technology is most likely a new display design with practically no bezel. So if it doesn’t have a bezel, where are the sensors and front-facing camera?

According to Ice Universe, the Galaxy A8s will have a hole in its display for the front-facing camera and sensors. It will be quite small, much smaller than the water-drop notch and will be surrounded by the rest of the screen. In a tweet he posted last week, Ice Universe said the design will gain mainstream adoption next year.

The Samsung Galaxy A8s doesn’t have a release date yet and there is still a lot we do not know. However, there is a chance it will launch before next year or at least before the Galaxy S10 series.

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OPPO R17 gets new Foggy Gold color variant, goes on sale November 1

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 24, 2018

The OPPO R17 launched as the first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 670 processor. It is also one of the few phones covered in Corning Gorilla Glass 6. When it launched it was announced in three color variants – Ambient Blue, Neon Purple, and Radiant Mist. OPPO has announced a fourth color variant called Foggy Gold (according to Google translate).

The new Foggy Gold variant is more like a gradient peach color. It is also only available in 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM like the Radiant Mist variant. OPPO has put a ¥3499 (~$504) price tag on it like the other color variants with the same configuration and it will go on sale on November 1.

The OPPO R17 has a 6.4-inch 2340 x 1080 OLED waterdrop display. There is a fingerprint scanner buried under the screen and the notch on top houses a 25MP AI selfie camera. The back of the phone is home to a 16MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor for capturing depth details. There are a plethora of features baked into the camera app such as portrait mode, panorama mode, and beauty mode.

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Xiaomi leads smartphone shipments in India in Q3 2018: Counterpoint

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Jeet

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Oct 24, 2018

According to the report from Counterpoint Research, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has beat its rival Samsung to be the leading smartphone brand with most shipments in the Indian market in the third quarter of this year.

The smartphone shipments in India in Q3 witnessed a 24 percent quarter-on-quarter growth and 5 percent year-on-year growth. The numbers indicate that the growth in the Indian market has even surpassed those of US in the same quarter.

Xiaomi Leads Indian Smartphone Market Q3 2018

The record shipments came at a time when the rupee hit record low against the US dollar, impacting product planning and supply chains. Also, the number of users in India exceeded 400 million, making it the second largest smartphone market in the world after China.

The report suggests that while the segment started moderately but grew because of the festive season sales. It further adds that OnePlus managed to retain its top position in the premium segment — phones costing more than Rs. 30,000 (approximately $410) — during Q3 2018.

As per the data from Counterpoint Research, Xiaomi’s overall market share during Q3 2018 comes at 27 percent while Samsung managed to grab 23 percent on market share. In the previous quarter, Samsung had 29 percent market share while Xiaomi had 28 percent market share.

The third position in terms of market share in Q3 2018 goes to Vivo with around 10 percent share. Micromax and Oppo stands at fourth and fifth position with 9 percent and 8 percent market share respectively. Oddly, Huawei is nowhere in the top 5 smartphone brands in terms of market share in India for the third quarter.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 “Forbidden City” Special Edition with 10 GB of RAM tipped to debut tomorrow

The phones costing between $150-250 contributed to almost a third of the smartphone volume during the quarter, thanks to the back-to-back launches of aggressively priced mid-range devices. The report indicates that the fourth quarter will see a more intense fight in the premium segment given that this segment is growing faster than the overall market because of aggressive pricing.

Vivo V1816A seen on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 660 processor

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 24, 2018

A new Vivo phone has been seen on Geekbench. The phone which has the model number V1816A was also seen earlier this month getting a 3C certification.

According to the Geekbench listing, the Vivo V1816A runs Android 8.1 Oreo and is powered by the Snapdragon 660 processor (sdm660). It also has 8GB of RAM and its benchmark scores are 1448 and 5553 points respectively. It is unknown what the official name of the device will be.

Vivo already has a lot of mid-range phones, some of which launched a few weeks ago. However, some new ones have been spotted on TENAA which means it has more phones launching soon. Two of them have model numbers V1818A and V1818T. They are mid-range phones with HD+ displays, large battery capacities (3935mAh) and dual rear cameras. They also have a 1.95GHz octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

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Panasonic Eluga Z1, Eluga Z1 Pro with notched displays, dual cameras and big batteries launched in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 24, 2018

The Eluga Z1 and Eluga Z1 Pro are the two new Panasonic smartphones that were announced today in India. Both the smartphones are equipped with notched displays, dual rear cameras and huge batteries. Here is all the information on the newly unveiled Z1 and Z1 Pro Panasonic smartphones.

Panasonic Eluga Z1 and Eluga Z1 Pro Specifications and Features

The Eluga Z1 and Z1 Pro feature unibody metal design with a thickness of only 8.05mm. These phones are fitted with 6.19-inch IPS LCD screen that support 720 x 1500 pixels HD+ resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. The MediaTek Helio P22 chipset hat includes 2.0 GHz octa-core processor is present under the hood of both phones. It is the very same SoC that powers the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro.

For photography, the Eluga Z1 and Z1 Pro are fitted with 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual rear cameras and an LED enabled frontal shooter of 8-megapixel. AI kicks in while accessing various photography features such as beauty mode, live photos, selfie shots and digital avatars. These phones also support time lapse and slow-motion video recording.

The Panasonic Eluga Z1 and Eluga Z1 Pro are loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS that is overlaid with company’s proprietary skin. Panasonic has included some of its own software tricks such as support for five Indian languages and word correction and prediction for up to 30 Indian languages. The company has also included Microsoft’s SwiftKey keyboard on these devices. The Eluga Z1 and Z1 Pro also feature ARBO Hub, an AI-based apps recommendation service.

The Eluga Z1 Pro is a more powerful sibling of the Eluga Z1. The Z1 is equipped with 3 GB of RAM and an inbuilt storage of 32 GB. On the other side, the Z1 Pro has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. The other common features of these phones include 4,000mAh batteries, microSD card slots, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock. For connectivity, these phones are equipped with features like dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB, USB OTG and 3.5mm audio jack.

Panasonic Eluga Z1 and Eluga Z1 Pro Pricing and Availability

The Panasonic Eluga Z1 carries a price tag of Rs. 14,490 (~$198) whereas the Eluga Z1 Pro costs Rs. 17,490 (~$239). These handsets can be availed in color like Black, Blue and Gold. The Eluga Z1 duo will be available through offline stores starting from Oct. 31.

Samsung Galaxy A9s, Galaxy A6s announced in China in exciting color gradient options

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 24, 2018

Samsung has launched two new Galaxy A series smartphones namely the Galaxy A6s and the Galaxy A9s in China. The Galaxy A6s is a mid-range phone with decent specs whereas the Galaxy A9s is the very same Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone that was introduced earlier in this month in Malaysia as the world’s first smartphone with four rear cameras. Both smartphones have been introduced in attractive color gradient options.

Samsung Galaxy A9s Specifications, Features and Pricing

The Samsung Galaxy A9s features glass panels on its front and rear sides with an aluminum frame in between. The overall appearance of the smartphone is not very different from the Galaxy A9 Star smartphone that was unveiled few months ago in China. A Super AMOLED display of 6.38-inch is available on the Galaxy A9s. The Snapdragon 660 and 6 GB of RAM are the driving force of the smartphone. It includes a 3,800mAh battery.

The Galaxy A9s has an internal storage of 128 GB and it features a dedicated microSD slot for additional storage. The Android 8.1 Oreo OS that is overlaid with Samsung Experience UI comes preinstalled on the Galaxy A9s.

It goes without saying that the quad camera setup of the Galaxy A9s is its major selling point. From the top, it features a 120-degree 8-mgeapixel wide-angle lens with f/2.4 aperture which is followed by a 10-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture and 2x optical zoom. The third lens of 24-megapixel is the main sensor. It has an aperture of f/1.7 and is responsible for capture top quality images in bright conditions. In dim-light environments, it combines four pixels into one to effectively reduce noise. The f/2.2 aperture 5-megapixel depth senor is fourth lens in the quad camera setup of the Galaxy A9s.

The handset features a front-facing camera of 24-megapixel which also doubles as face unlock feature. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the rear side of the phone.

The Galaxy A9s carries a price tag of 3,499 Yuan (~$504). Samsung has already started the pre-sales of the smartphone and it will be available for purchase from Nov. 11 at 12 AM. The handset has arrived in three exciting color such as Caviar Black, Lemon Blue and Bubblegum Pink.

Samsung Galaxy A6s Specifications, Features and Pricing

The Samsung Galaxy A6s has a metal and glass combination body like the Galaxy A9s. It measures 156.14 x 76.4 x 8.39mm. Instead of S-AMOLED screen, the Galaxy A6s features IPS LCD display of 6 inches. It produces Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The display carries support for an aspect ratio of 18:9.

The Snapdragon 660 chipset that includes an octa-core processor of 2.2 GHz is present under the hood of the device. The SoC of the phone is assisted by 6 GB of RAM. It comes in two storage models of 64 GB and 128 GB and there is a microSD card slot for more storage. The handset is packed with a 3,200mAh battery.

The backside of the Galaxy A6s features a vertically arranged 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and a fingerprint scanner. The selfie camera of 12-megapixel is available on the upper bezel of the phone. The front camera also carries support for face unlock. The Samsung Experience UI based Android 8.1 Oreo OS is available on the smartphone.

The 64 GB and 128 GB Galaxy A6s are respectively priced at 1,799 Yuan (~$259) and 2,199 Yuan (~$317). It can be availed in color gradient options such as Salang Black, Koi Red, Flower Purple and Flower Blue. The pre-sale of the Galaxy A6s has also started. It will be available for buying starting from Nov. 1 at 12 AM.

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At the launch of the Galaxy A9s and Galaxy A6s, Samsung also teased the Galaxy A8s smartphone. The company confirmed that it will be arriving with a new and pioneering technology. IceUniverse, the well-known industry expert from China has claimed that it will feature a small hole for the selfie camera and rest of the front panel will be mainly occupied its display.

What’s your opinion on the newly announced Samsung Galaxy A9s and Galaxy A6s smartphones? Do you think that the Galaxy A8s will be a promising smartphone? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Geekbench listing leaks key specs

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 24, 2018

The launch event of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 will begin at 2 PM tomorrow. With less than 24 hours remaining for the unveiling of the next Xiaomi phone, the handset has been spotted on Geekbench with some of its key specs.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Geekbench listing has revealed that it has scored 2385 and 8630 benchmarking scores respectively on the single-core and multi-core tests. The phone is fueled by Snapdragon 845 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. The handset is preinstalled with Android 9 Pie OS.

Past reports have suggested that the 128 GB and 256 GB editions of Mi MIX 3 will be equipped with 8 GB of RAM. Its base model will have 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 rumor roundup: Specs, features, pricing and launch event details

The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant is speculated to be priced at 3,699 Yuan. A fresh report has revealed that there will be special edition variant of the smartphone that will include 10 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage.

The Mi MIX 3 will be sporting a manual slider design. Xiaomi has released a new commercial today earlier to showcase smooth functionality of the slider design. Newer information reveals that the handset may arrive with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Some of the confirmed features of the Mi MIX 3 include LED enabled 24-megapixel dual selfie camera, faster wireless charging and 960fps slow motion video shooting. The smartphone is also rumored to be equipped with 3D facial recognition feature.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 “Forbidden City” Special Edition with 10 GB of RAM tipped to debut tomorrow

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 24, 2018

Xiaomi will be announcing the Mi MIX 3 smartphone at The Palace Museum that is set in the Forbidden City, Beijing. A fresh report reveals that the company will be announcing an advanced version of the smartphone with Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Forbidden City Special Edition. This variant is expected to arrive with 10 GB of RAM.

Xiaomi has recently launched the Black Shark Helo as the world’s first smartphone with 10 GB of RAM. This variant of the phone is dubbed as Sports Edition of the Black Shark Helo and it includes 256 GB of inbuilt storage. According to My Smart Price, Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 Forbidden City Special Edition will be also equipped with 10 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. The publication has also claimed that the company will be announcing a new Mi wireless charger at the same event tomorrow.

Recent reports have revealed that the Mi MIX 3 will be also coming in regular variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. There is no information available on the other features of the Forbidden City Special Edition of Mi MIX 3. Probably, this variant may feature an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 rumor roundup: Specs, features, pricing and launch event details

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 that will be sporting a manual slider design is rumored to arrive with a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED screen. It is tipped to arrive with Snapdragon 845. The handset may receive power from 3,850mAh capacity battery. Apart from fast charging, the handset will be equipped with faster wireless charging than Mi MIX 2S. A 24-megapixel dual selfie camera setup assisted by an LED flash is present on the slider of the phone.

The backside of the phone is rumored to be fitted with 20-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual camera setup that will offer support for 960 fps ultra slow-motion video recording.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 is expected to land in China in colors like Black, Emerald Green and Sapphire Blue. It will be arriving as the world’s first smartphone with support for 5G connectivity.

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Xiaomi’s new Mi TV 4 65” Borderless TV costs ¥5999 (~$860)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 24, 2018

Xiaomi announced a brand new TV today in China. The new Mi TV 4 65” is the latest in its TV 4 line.

The Mi TV 4 65” has a tri-bezel-less design just like a number of smartphones. It is also really thin, measuring just 7.5mm. The display has a resolution of 3840 x 2160, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a 178° viewing angle. Xiaomi also says the display has a dynamic response of 8ms and is HDR10 compliant.

The back of the TV is covered in stainless steel with a brushed metal finish. It also has a blue-green line that runs around the edge that gives the TV its dual -tone finish. Xiaomi claims there is not a single visible screw on the TV. There are two 8W speakers for audio and with DTS HD and Dolby Audio technology, audio experience should be immersive.

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Like other Xiaomi smart TVs, the Mi TV 4 65” has Xiaomi’s PatchWall system. There are tons of content tailored for all individuals and with voice support, all you have to do is ask. You can also control other connected Xiaomi smart appliances by voice using the TV’s remote.

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The already delayed Meizu X8 spotted in Two Beautiful Gradient colors! Goes on sale tomorrow

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Joel Joseph

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Oct 24, 2018

Meizu X8 is the company’s first attempt at a notched screen smartphone. While we weren’t exactly excited to see a notch on a Meizu phone (they have been avoiding it all this time), the X8 turned out to be a pretty competitive smartphone, featuring the premium mid-range Snapdragon 710 under $250. Overall, the phone offers tremendous value for money at its competitive price tag. Unfortunately, those who were eager to get their hands on the device had to go through multiple delays. But there seems to be a small surprise in store as the phone has been spotted in two beautiful gradient variants.

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Back when Meizu announced the X8, it was available in three colors: Blue, Black, and White. These are pretty good colors but in this age where even mid-rangers are coming in beautiful gradient colors, the plain color schemes on the X8 could have looked a bit outdated. The company seems to be readying two gradient color options: Blue-Purple and Gold-Pink. From the teaser video, it looks like they’ll have a high gloss finish, but overall, they look quite beautiful. Interestingly, if you remember, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (Xiaomi’s first gradient model) came in similar gradient color options. So Meizu could have been inspired by the Mi 8 Lite in getting these colors right on its new model.

The company was unable to arrange sufficient stock for the Meizu X8 (display production issues) before the scheduled October 15 date. As a result, it had to release an apology letter to its fans and postponed the release to October 25. It’s highly likely that we’ll hear about these two gradient versions tomorrow.

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The X8 offers compelling specs at its sub-$250 price tag in China. You can read all about the phone from our launch article here.

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OnePlus 6T AnTuTu listing appears with 297k benchmarking score and key specs

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 24, 2018

The OnePlus 6T that has a model number of A6013 has recently appeared on Geekbench with its key specifications. Now, the same model number has appeared on AnTuTu with some specifications and its benchmarking score.

According to the AnTuTu listing of OnePlus A6013, its display carries support for Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 845 chipset powers the phone along with 8 GB of RAM. The handset is preinstalled with Android 9 Pie OS and it has an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. The handset has recorded an average benchmarking score of 297,312 on AnTuTu.

The Xiaomi Black Shark smartphone is leading AnTuTu’s list of top 10 best performing Android phones for September 2018 with a score of 293,009. It is followed by the Meizu 16th with a score of 292,000. The third spot is held by ASUS ROG phone with a score of 291,217. With an AnTuTu score of 297,312, OnePlus 6T is the highest scoring Snapdragon 845 powered smartphone on the benchmarking platform.

The OnePlus 6T will be the company’s first smartphone that will be arriving with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has claimed that it will support millisecond-level unlocking speed. It will be also the first OnePlus handset to lack a 3.5mm audio jack.

The company has also confirmed that it will be arriving with a larger battery of 3,700mAh capacity. It is speculated to feature the same 16-megapxiel front-facing camera and 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup that is available on the OnePlus 6 phone. However, it is expected to arrive with some enhancements in the photography department such as Night Mode.

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The handset is expected to arrive in variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The recent appearance of the OnePlus 6T smartphone on the website of the European retailer has revealed that its 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model will carry a price tag of 579 euros (~$660). The handset is slated to go official on Oct. 29 and it will be available in color options like Mirror Black and Midnight Black at launch.

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