The Honor FlyPods Pro Has Gone Up For Pre-Order Bearing A $179.99 Price Tag On Giztop

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Nov 1, 2018

Since the past few months, AnTuTu’s list of top 10 best performance Android phones have been led by Snapdragon 845 powered smartphones. The list for the September month was completely populated by SD845 phones. Today, the benchmarking platform has released the list of top 10 best performance Android phones for October month. The top three positions on the list have been taken over by Kirin 980 chipset powered Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 X smartphones.

As it can be seen in the below image, the first position is held by Huawei Mate 20 phone that has recorded 311,840 average benchmarking score. The second position goes to Mate 20 Pro that has raked in 307,693 points. The Mate 20 X is sitting on the third position with a score of 303,112.

Another new phone that has appeared on AnTuTu’s list is the all new Xiaomi Black Shark Helo phone that has reached 301,757 mark on the benchmarking platform. The original Xiaomi Black Shark phone is sitting on the fifth position with 293,544 benchmarking score.

Read More: OnePlus 6T AnTuTu listing appears with 298k benchmarking scores

The Meizu 16th smartphone that was announced in August is on the sixth spot with a score of 293,554. The seventh position goes to OnePlus 6 that has salvaged a benchmarking score of 292,371. The ASUS ROG Phone (291,701) Smartisan R1 (291,102) and Nubia Z18 (290,332) are the remaining phones that are present on the list of top 10 best performance Android smartphones for October.

AnTuTu has stated that the aforementioned points for each smartphone are not the highest benchmarking score, but an average of their scores. Smartphones such as Xiaomi Mi MIX 3, OnePlus 6T and Honor Magic 2 that were announced at the end of the previous month haven’t made it the October list by AnTuTu. These phones are expected to rank well in AnTuTu’s top 10 best performance Android smartphones list in November that will be released in the coming. As far as October’s benchmarking scores are concentered, the new list is a clear evidence that the Kirin 980 powered phones have outperformed SD845 driven smartphones.

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Huawei P20/P20 Pro, Mate RS, Mate 10/Pro and more to get EMUI 9.0 on November 10

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 1, 2018

Huawei and its Honor sub-brand have been gradually rolling out EMUI 9.0 to their devices. A few days ago, it announced that the update will bring GPU Turbo 2.0 to three of its Honor flagship phones. Today it announced that the update is now open to 9 more devices.

Apparently, the update is still in beta but now open to the general public instead of just a limited few as announced a few weeks ago. So if you own the Huawei P20, P20 Pro, Mate RS Porsche Design, Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, Mate 10 Porsche Design, Honor 10, Honor V10, and Honor Play, you can install the EMUI 9.0 beta update as from November 10.

To get the update, all you have to do is open the Huawei Mobile Services app, select services and proceed to select “beta upgrade” (loose translation). The update should then be pushed to your device.

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Complete specifications and details of the FlexPai foldable smartphone

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 1, 2018

Chinese manufacturer Rouyu (Royole) Technologies has claimed the title of the first manufacturer to release a foldable phone with a flexible display. The phone which is called the FlexPai was unveiled at an event yesterday.

We didn’t get the full specifications of the device yesterday. Thankfully, an official page for the device is now up on the manufacturer’s website and it has the full specifications and some other details.

The FlexPai has a display that measures 7.8-inches diagonally. It is an AMOLED panel with a 1920 x 1440 resolution and a 4:3 aspect ratio. Powering the device is Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon 800 series processor which is clocked at 2.8GHz.

I guess they are trying not to explicitly call it the Snapdragon 855 or the Snapdragon 8150 until Qualcomm officially announces the chipset. Thanks to the FlexPai’s spec sheet, we know the processor will have an Adreno 640 GPU.

The spec page says the processor is paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. However, we know from yesterday’s launch that there is also a 6GB RAM + 128GB version and an 8GB RAM + 512GB version.

The FlexPai has a 16MP + 20MP camera with a f/1.8 aperture size. The page doesn’t specify if that’s the aperture for both sensors or just the primary one. Although it does mention that there is optical image stabilization.

The device packs a 3,800mAh battery with support for 5V/5A fast charging via their proprietary Ro-Charge technology. It also has support for dual SIM (nano only), storage expansion (256GB max), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and Wi-Fi. Supported LTE bands are 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 34, 38, 39, 40, and 41. There is a USB-C port for charging and audio.

The FlexPai weighs 320g and measures 134 x 190.35 x 7.6 mm. Royole says the phone will ship with the 5V/5A fast-charging adapter, a pair of USB_C headphones, a USB Type-C cable, a Type-C to 3.5mm cable, and a carrying case.

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Samsung announces record profit for Q3 2018 despite a decline in smartphone sales YoY

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 1, 2018

South Korea tech giant Samsung has announced its quarterly financial report for the third quarter of the year. The company posted revenue from sales reaching KRW65.46 trillion ($57.3 billion) and operating profit peaking at KRW17.57 trillion ($15.4 billion) which are improvements over the company’s record in the same period last year.

The breakdown of the financial record shows the IT & Mobile Division which is responsible for the Galaxy smartphones, recorded a 10% YoY decline in sales to KRW24.91 trillion ($2.2 billion) compared with KRW27.69 trillion ($2.4 billion) in Q3 2017. This is despite recording a “solid flagship sales.” No doubt Samsung’s faltering sales in the mid-range/budget segments would have contributed largely to the decline.

On the other hand, the semiconductor business brought Samsung to a new quarterly high, backed by strong sales of memory chips, as well as demand for server and mobile memory. Despite the record, the company projects that its cash flow will likely decrease in the fourth quarter due to the end of a two-year boom in memory chips demand and an increase in competitive products from rivals.

The Korean giant also announced its plans for 2019 with a shift of focus to strengthening its competitiveness in emerging technologies like 5G, AI, and automotive electronics. This is in order to offset the reduction in sales and operating profit. The company also plans to expand its online sales and B2B relationship with built-in appliances and system air conditioners.

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Honor Magic 2 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Oppo Find X: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 1, 2018

Slider phones are definitely the trend of the second half of 2018, even though it is not a trend launched by Apple. In order to eliminate the notch, some smartphones manufacturers released devices with sliders hiding behind the display which contain the front cameras and sensors. Honor Magic 2, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and Oppo Find X are the most powerful phones with this technology, and in this article, we compare their specs.

Honor Magic 2 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Oppo Find X

	Honor Magic 2	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3	Oppo Find X
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157.3 x 75.1 x 8.3 mm, 206 g	157.9 x 74.7 x 8.5 mm, 218 g	156.7 x 74.2 x 9.6 mm, 186 g
DISPLAY	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED	6.42 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 19.5:9 ratio, AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 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 – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 10 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, EMUI 9	Android 9 Pie, MIUI 10	Android 8.1 Oreo, ColorOS 5.1
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 16 + 16 + 24 MP, f/1.8 and f/2.2 Triple 16 + 2 + 2 MP f/2.0, f/2.4 and f/2.4 front camera	Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8 OIS Dual 24 + 2 MP front camera	Dual 16 + 20 MP, f/2.0 + f/2.2, OIS 25 MP, f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3500 mAh, fast charging with Magic Charge	3200 mAh, fast charging with Quick Charge 4.0+, wireless charging	3730 mAh, fast charging (VOOC Flash Charge) 5V / 4A
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, pop up cameras	Dual SIM slot, pop up cameras	Dual SIM slot, pop up cameras

Design

When it comes to aesthetics, I would choose the Oppo Find X because it has the most innovative design. It is the only one which has a motorized slider which opens up automatically when it is needed. Further, the slider also hides the rear cameras and makes the rear side of the phone look completely clean. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has the best materials as it features a back cover made of ceramic, besides a 7000-series aluminum frame.

Display

In terms of view quality, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and Honor Magic 2 boast the best displays: the first features the HDR technology which improves a lot the color reproduction, while the second has a 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage. I expect the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 to be slightly better, but I can not give a definitive verdict until I saw the display of the Honor Magic 2.

Hardware/Software

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has the hardware which convinces me the most. That is why it features up to 10 GB of RAM paired with the octa-core Snapdragon 845 chipset. But given that the hardware sides of all of these devices are very similar, software optimization will play a very important role in the hardware comparison. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is customized by MIUI, while Honor Magic 2 and Oppo Find X have EMUI and Color OS, respectively. For now, it is a draw and we can not judge only by basing on the specs on the paper.

Camera

While I do not like Oppo Find X’s rear camera at all, I think it will be a very close fight between Xiaomi Mi Mix 3’s dual camera and the triple camera Honor Magic 2. Note that the latter does not have the same triple camera as Huawei P20 Pro and Mate 20 Pro, but it features a very interesting 24 MP monochromatic sensor which should allow capturing a huge amount of light. But in my opinion, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will click excellent photos and videos as well, maybe even better.

Battery

Oppo Find X is probably the device with the longest battery life as it packs a 3730 mAh battery. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will be disappointing compared with its opponents and we do not expect an incredible result by Honor Magic 2 as well. Last but not least, Oppo Find X features the fastest charging technology and it can reach 100 percent of battery in just 35 minutes.

Price

Oppo Find X is the device with the most innovative design and the biggest battery, but I would not choose it as the winner of this comparison because of its high price (€1000/$1140 in Europe, about €770/$878 in China). On the paper, I would prefer Honor Magic 2 because of its wonderful six cameras and its nice battery capacity, but in order to establish if it will really shoot great photos and last more than Mi Mix 3 on a single charge, we have to try it personally. Honor Magic 2 and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3’s price goes around €480/$540

Read More: Honor Magic 2 is official: Slider Design, AMOLED Display, Triple Cameras, In-Display Fingerprint Scanner and Lots More

Honor Magic 2 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Oppo Find X: PRO and CONS

Honor Magic 2

PROS

High screen-to-body ratio
In-display fingerprint reader
Great camera
Awesome hardware

CONS

Nothing particular

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

PROS

Full borderless design
In-display fingerprint reader
Outstanding hardware
Awesome camera
Affordable price

CONS

Smaller battery

Oppo Find X

PROS

Nice screen
In-display fingerprint
High screen-to-body ratio
Amazing hardware
Good camera

CONS

Pricey

Oppo F9 Pro 128GB storage variant launched in India for Rs. 25,990 ($354)

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Nov 1, 2018

A couple of months back, in August, Oppo launched its Oppo F9 and F9 Pro smartphones in the Indian market. The Oppo F9 Pro was available in India on only one memory configuration — 6GB RAM with 64GB internal storage.

Now, the company has launched a new variant of the F9 Pro in India which packs 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. This new variant is priced at Rs. 25,990, which roughly converts to $354.

When the phone was launched in India, it was available for purchase exclusively through online marketplace Flipkart. However, weeks after its launch, the phone was made available through various online stores, including Amazon and Paytm Mall.

Apart from the bump in the internal storage to 128GB, everything else remains the same. The Oppo F9 Pro features a 6.3-inch waterdrop display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 90.8 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core processor along with 6GB RAM and now 64GB/128GB storage option. There’s a dedicated microSD card slot, which enables you to expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

It features a dual-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 16-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel secondary camera sensor that captures the depth of field. On the front side, it comes with a 25-megapixel Sony IMX576 sensor for taking selfies.

The camera features AI Beautification 2.1 technology that identifies the camera usage pattern and enhances the captured images. The company is also introducing Vivid Mode to the videos, which was earlier available for images only.

There is a back-mounted fingerprint sensor for added protection. The phone also comes with features like Google Lens, Touchpal Keyboard with AI assistant, among others. It also comes with Smart Bar feature that offers interference-free gaming experience.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Bluetooth 4.2, FM radio, MicroUSB 2.0, and GPS. The Oppo F9 Pro runs on ColorOS 5.2, based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery that supports VOOC Flash Charging.

Samsung W2019 will launch on November 9

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 1, 2018

Just last week, Samsung had a big event in China where it announced the Galaxy A9s and the Galaxy A6s smartphones. The Korean manufacturer has announced that it will have another event in the country on November 9, and from the poster, we can confirm it is for the launch of the Samsung W2019 phone.

The Samsung W2019 is the latest in Samsung’s W-series clamshell phone exclusive to China. The phone was seen on TENAA a few weeks ago but only images and a few specs were revealed. A lot of hands-on images have also surfaced on the web.

In the past year, the W-series has served as a sort of testing ground for some features Samsung later adopted for its other flagships. For example, last year’s model was the first to have a camera with a variable aperture. We haven’t heard of any special feature this model will have. However, images have confirmed that it will come with dual rear cameras like the Galaxy Note9 and the Galaxy S9+.

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Oppo K1 Silver Green color variant to go on sale in China from November 11

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Nov 1, 2018

Last month, Oppo launched its Oppo K1 premium mid-range smartphone in China in two color options — Van Gogh Blue and Mocha Red. Now, the company has introduced a third color variant — Silver Green. Just like the other two color variants, the new Silver Green also has a gradient design.

The pricing of the new variant also remains the same. The 4GB RAM model will be available for 1,599 Yuan while the 6GB RAM model will cost 1,799 Yuan. The Oppo K1 Silver Green color variant will be available for purchase in China from 11th November.

The phone’s specifications also remains the same. It features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 91 percent screen-to-body ratio. The display is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass on top.

Under the hood, Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor is powering the device, along with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM. Both models come with 64GB of internal storage and also comes with a microSD card slot that enables you to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

As for the camera configuration, there’s a dual camera setup on the back, with camera sensors stacked horizontally in the top-left corner along with an LED flash. It consists of a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor with AI-based features to enhance the camera performance.

On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 25-megapixel shooter for taking selfies and video calling. The company has tried to include all the trendy features in the phone. As a result, along with the smaller waterdrop notch, you also get an in-display fingerprint sensor.

The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own ColorOS 5.2 on top. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi i 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, and GLONASS. It is powered by a 3,500mAh battery that supports Super VOOC fast charging technology.

MIUI 10 Stable update for the POCO F1 is now rolling out with October security patch

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Nov 1, 2018

Recently, Xiaomi’s senior official confirmed that the POCO F1 will receive the Android Pie as well the upcoming Android Q update. Within hours of that, the company has started rolling out the new MIUI 10 stable update for the POCO F1.

The MIUI 10 for POCO F1 is still based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system but it does come with the latest October security patch. However, do note that the update is being rolled out in phases, so it may take some time for the update to be available on your device.

Along with the latest Android security patch, the MIUI V10.0.4.0.OEJMIFH update, which is around 592MB is size, comes with all-new full-screen gestures and a new UI that’s tailored for the devices will full-screen display.

It also comes with new natural system sound which the company claims can help you relax and focus on what’s important. There’s also AI-based pre-loading which offers higher swipe response and an overall smoother experience for using MIUI.

To remind you of the phone’s specifications, the POCO F1 comes with a 6.18-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display which is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass. The phone is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor and comes with LiquidCool technology.

It has a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 primary sensor, coupled with a 5-megapixel secondary sensor on the back panel. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel selfie camera powered with AI for capturing enhanced selfie shots.

The phone comes with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB of internal storage, depending on the variant. It runs on the company’s MIUI based on Android 8.1 Oreo, and is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging.

Meanwhile, the company has also reportedly starting rolling out closed Android 9 Pie beta update for the POCO F1, which has also been leaked online. This means that the stable Android Pie update for the phone is not far away and could be available by the end of this year.

Lenovo Z5 Pro slider design phone with screen fingerprint reader, quad cameras, Snapdragon 710 is official

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Nov 1, 2018

Lenovo has officially announced the Lenovo Z5 Pro smartphone as an advanced sibling of the Lenovo Z5 phone that was unveiled in June this year. The Z5 Pro comes with a slider design like the recently announced Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 and Honor Magic 2 smartphones. Moreover, it is equipped with interesting specs like quad cameras and Snapdragon 710 mobile platform. The handset has arrived in China with a starting price of 1,998 Yuan (~$287).

Design and Display

The Lenovo Z5 Pro slider phone measures 9.3mm in thickness and it weighs 210 grams. The back panel of the phone is made out of glass that is curved on all the four sides. For the slider, the Chinese manufacturer has employed six double helix springs.

The handset features a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display by Samsung. The notch-less display supports Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The screen is surrounded by 2.07mm slim bezels. According to Lenovo, the Z5 Pro offers a screen-to-body ratio of 95.06 percent and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The HDR 10 compliant AMOLED display is embedded with fifth-generation photo-electric under-display fingerprint sensor.

Performance

The Snapdragon 710 AIE chipset powers the Lenovo Z5 Pro and it is preinstalled with ZUI 10.0 based Android Oreo OS. The SD710 SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM. The phone comes in 64 GB and 128 GB storage models. There is no external storage slot on the device. The smartphone is packed with a 3,350mAh battery that is equipped with support for 18W fast charging.

Cameras and Other Features

The slider of the Lenovo Z5 Pro houses multiple sensors such as dual front-facing cameras, infrared sensor, infrared light and proximity sensor. The dual selfie camera setup comprises of an f/2.2 aperture 16-megapixel main sensor and an 8-megapixel infrared camera. The Z5 Pro features AI capabilities for shooting beautified selfie images and it also carries support IR face recognition for accurately unlocking the phone in dim-light.

The vertically arranged rear-facing 24-megapixel Sony IMX576 sensor + 16-megapixel Sony IMX519 snappers are equipped with features like dual f/1.8 aperture lens, autofocus, dual-tone LED flash, 4K video shooting, 1080p video shooting at 120 fps, HDR, PDAF, AI scene recognition and super night scene mode. Here is a camera sample that shows the low-light photography prowess of the Lenovo Z5 Pro.

The connectivity features that are available on the Lenovo Z5 Pro are dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, 2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS and USB-C. With Dolby Atmos support onboard, the Z5 Pro promises topnotch audio experience.

The phone lacks support for 3.5mm audio jack. The Chinese manufacturer is selling Lenovo Air wireless Bluetooth headset for Z5 Pro users. The box package of the smartphone includes a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter. The IntelliGo AI chip present on the device can significantly reduce the noise during phone calls. There is AI game acceleration mode, that can throttle the CPU, GPU and memory performance while playing games on the device. To protect sensitive data, Lenovo has installed a security chip inside the phone.

Pricing and Availability

The 64 GB and 128 GB versions of the Lenovo Z5 Pro are respectively priced at 1,998 Yuan (~$287) and 2,998 Yuan (~$330). In China, the sales of the smartphone is scheduled to begin on Nov. 11 and it is currently available on pre-orders. It comes in a single color variant of Black.

Lenovo is resurrecting its mobile phone brand in China. In this year, the Chinese manufacturer has launched multiple smartphones. The newly unveiled Z5 Pro is its most powerful and innovative device in 2018. What do you think about the Lenovo Z5 Pro? Share us your views on its specs and features by commenting below.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 officially goes on sale in China, pricing starts at 3,299 Yuan ($474)

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Nov 1, 2018

Last week, on 25th October, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi announced its next-generation Mi MIX series smartphone, the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3. It is the first smartphone to feature a magnetic slider design with full-screen display. Today, the phone is officially available for purchase through Xiaomi’s online store and Mi Home stores across China.

The Mi MIX 3 comes in four variants based on the memory configuration. The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model costs 3,299 Yuan (~$474) while the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model is priced at 3,599 Yuan (~$518). On the other hand, the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$575).

While the phone was announced in three enticing color options — Black, Emerald Green and Sapphire Blue, but it seems that the phone is currently available in only Black color. There’s also another variant of the phone which packs 10GB RAM and 256GB internal storage and costs 4,999 Yuan (~$719), but it’s not yet up for sale.

To remind you of the phone’s specifications, the Mi MIX 3 features a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 93.4 percent screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor.

Mi MIX 3 is equipped with two magnetic components underneath the display that enables the sliding mechanism which can also be customized to launch different functions such as accessing the dual selfie camera, answer phone calls, among others. The phone also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security.

As for the camera, there’s a dual camera setup on the back featuring a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 main sensor with f/1.8 aperture and another 12-megapixel Samsung S5k3M3+ secondary sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The front side also features two camera sensors and an LED flash — a 24-megapixel Sony IMX576 primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. The dual selfie snappers are equipped with AI capabilities for capturing beautified selfie shots.

The phone comes loaded with MIUI 10 which is based Android 9 Pie operating system and also comes with the company’s Xiao AI voice assistant, which the company claims can now understand 7 dialects. There’s also a dedicated button to trigger the voice assistant.

Connectivity options include Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, dual-band GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11ac with 4×4 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB-C port. The device is powered by a 3,200mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 4+ and 10W wireless charging.

Vivo Z1 Youth Edition is now available for pre-order in China for 1,098 Yuan ($158)

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Vivo recently introduced its Z-series for smartphones, which is aimed at mid-range segment. The company has already launched a few phones under this new series, including Vivo Z1, Z1i, Z10, and Z3. Now, the company seems to have silently launched another smartphone in the Z-series lineup — Vivo Z1 Youth Edition.

The company has started taking pre-orders for the Vivo Z1 Youth Edition on its official online store in China. The phone is priced at 1,098 Yuan, which roughly converts to $158 and is expected to start shipping from 11th November — the day when China observes the Singles’ Day sale. It will be available in three colors — Black, Aurora (Gradient), and Red.

The ‘Youth Edition’ devices are usually the stripped down and cheaper variant of the original phone and the Z1 Youth Edition is no exception. The phone features a 6.26-inch Full HD+ LCD IPS display with 2280 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. The display has the rectangular notch on top and despite that it manages to offer an impressive screen-t0-body ratio of 90 percent.

The Vivo Z1 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset but this Z1 Youth Edition is powered by the Snapdragon 626 processor, clocked at 2.2GHz. It has Adreno 506 graphics processor and packs 4GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. There’s a microSD card slot that enables you to expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

Coming to the camera department, it comes with a dual camera setup on the back, as it has become a norm these days. It features a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor which is an upgrade over the Z1’s 13MP + 2MP setup. On the front side, it comes equipped with a 16-megapixel shooter for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with a layer of Vivo’s own FunTouch OS 4.0. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy, GPS with A-GPS, and GLONASS. It is powered by a 3,260mAh battery which unfortunately doesn’t support any kind of fast charging technology.

OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple color variant could be releasing soon

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Nov 1, 2018

Before the launch of the OnePlus 6T, popular Indian tipster Ishan Agarwal had spotted the Purple colored version of the smartphone alongside Mirror Black and Midnight Black editions on the website of a European retailer . Today, the tipster has shared a screenshot of the official OnePlus support site which clearly shows the OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple model listed among other OnePlus devices. Moreover, another Twitter user was able to spot the Thunder Purple OP6T listed on the German Amazon soon after the launch event of the smartphone. These proofs indicate that OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple will be made official soon.

As it can be seen in the first image shared by Ishan Agarwal, the OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple model is listed below the Mirror Black and Midnight Black models on the email support page of OnePlus India.

The other image shows that the German edition of Amazon had listed the OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage on pre-orders soon after the launch. The handset had carried a price tag of 579 euros. The Mirror Black variant with the same amount of RAM and storage was also listed with the same price tag. The snapshot also reveals that the OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple model will be releasing on Nov. 30.

Before the launch of the OnePlus 6T, UK retailer MobileFun had also confirmed to PhoneArena that Purple color will remain exclusive to the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant. Probably, it could be a limited-edition model. As of this writing, OnePlus is to confirm on the existence of the Purple model.

Read More: OnePlus 6T Hands On: You’ve got Solid Reasons to Upgrade

The OnePlus 6T features a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED FHD+ display with teardrop notch. The Snapdragon 845 powers the phone that comes with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage. It is equipped with a 16-megapixel selfie shooter and 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual cameras. The handset is packed with a 3,700mAh battery and comes with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

Would you be purchasing the OnePlus 6T in Mirror/Midnight Black or consider waiting for the arrival of the Thunder Purple variant? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

PS: The above image does not belong to the OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple. The Purple tint is due to the lighting arrangement at the OnePlus 6T launch event in India.

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Buy JIMMY JV51 Handheld Wireless Powerful Vacuum Cleaner For Just $199.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 1, 2018

Although there’s no dearth of appliances that claim to help you take care of the arduous task of keeping your surrounding clean and tidy all the time, these devices are either ineffective or are steeply priced. But that’s about to change.

In a bid to simplify this daunting task, YouPin made the JIMMY JV51 handheld vacuum cleaner which makes sure your house is always clean. More importantly, this powerful handheld vacuum cleaner designed by Xiaomi’s crowdfunding platform won’t set you back a pretty penny.

Before delving further into the pricing details of the device, let us take a gander at the awe-inspiring features that make the JIMMY JV51 an irresistible handheld vacuum cleaner. The feature-rich vacuum cleaner is equipped with multiple brushes that help clean different surfaces.

The JIMMY JV51 has a large main brush, which can be also be deemed as the standard brush. It is backed by an integrated 100,000rpm digital motor that rotates the roller at the time of cleaning a surface.

Moreover, it helps to effectively regulate the air flow by sucking all the waste. Aside from that, you can use the JIMMY JV51 to clean the walls simply by minimizing the parts of the cleaner. The ends of the main brush and the tube are rubberized in order to facilitate an ideal and low-loss air flow.

The market is brimming with a slew of steeply-priced vacuum cleaners that offer comparable features but much to the delight of those living on a tight budget, the JIMMY JV51 handheld vacuum cleaner has gone up for sale carrying a considerably lowered price tag on GearBest. Let’s check out the details.

The JIMMY JV51 handheld vacuum cleaner is currently up for grabs for a reduced price of just $199.99 on the popular Chinese electronics online store. This is a noteworthy 33% drop in the device’s original asking price and it will be valid for the red color version of the vacuum cleaner.

With just 314 pieces remaining, this promotion sale is slated to come to an end in 4 days. If you’re interested in taking advantage of this promo before that, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

Apple A12X Geekbench listing reveals prowess of the most powerful mobile chipset

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Nov 1, 2018

The newly announced iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 12.9 are fueled by Apple A12X Bionic SoC. The A12X is a more powerful version of the A12 chipset that drives the Apple iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. The 7nm Apple A12 has already impressed tech enthusiasts with its marvelous scores on benchmarking platforms like AnTuTu and Geekbench. The Apple A12X has been also spotted on Geekbench soon after the launch of the new iPad Pros. The Geekbench scores of the A12X reveals that it is the most powerful mobile chipset.

The Apple A12 is equipped with six-core CPU and quad-core GPU. However, the A12X is more powerful since it features octa-core CPU seven-core GPU. According to Apple, the new A12X can deliver 35 percent better single-core and 90 percent higher multi-core scores than the SoC of the previous generation iPad Pro.

A device with iPad8,3 moniker has appeared on Geekbench with the new octa-core Apple SC, 4 GB of RAM and iOS 12.1. The exact identity of this device is not known, but the device has managed to record marvelous 4987 single-core and 17,928 multi-core benchmarking scores.

There are two listings of the other unidentified iPad8,8 device. It features the Apple A12X, 6 GB of RAM and iOS 12.1 In the first listing, the iPad8,8 has respectively scored 5,030 and 17,995 in single-core and multi-core tests. In the second listing, the iPad8,8 has a single-core score of 5,020 and a higher multi-core score of 18,217.

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The predecessor iPad Pro models were powered by Apple A10X Fusion that scored around 3,9XX in single-core and 9,3XX in multi-core tests of Geekbench. The Geekbench scores of the Apple A12X Bionic certainly corroborates the improvements that Apple has brought on the new SoC for its latest iPad Pro models.

The new iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 12.9 can smoothly run resource hungry some like Adobe Photoshop. What do you think about the performance of the new Apple A12X? Would you be interested in buying the new iPad Pro models? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

Buy Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Smartphone For Just $179.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 1, 2018

Xiaomi launched the Mi A2 Lite smartphone earlier this year. The Chinese electronics giant known for making top-notch budget smartphones offers a lot of value with the Mi A2 Lite smartphone that has now gone up for sale carrying a lowered price tag on GearBest.
Sporting an eye-catching design that comprises a 5.84-inches IPS, LCD, FHD+ (1080 x 2280p) display with an aspect ratio of 19:9, the Mi A2 Lite smartphone comes with a notch and uses minimal bezels. The phone is housed in a sturdy metal frame, which gives it a premium appearance.

Although it packs the older Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa Core 2.0GHz processor under its hood, when you combine this chipset with a robust 4000mAh battery, you are looking at a long battery life. Moreover, the phone ships with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage that can be expanded up to 256GB so that you have ample space for storing your favorite content.

On the photography front, the Mi A2 Lite smartphone houses a 12.0MP + 5.0MP dual camera setup on the back and a 5.0MP front shooter for selfie addicts. It also features a slew of useful sensors including a proximity sensor, accelerometer, e-compass, fingerprint sensor, ambient light sensor, gravity sensor, and infrared.

While you’d normally end up shelling out a fortune on a smartphone offering comparable features, the Mi A2 Lite can now be yours at an unbeatable price of just $179.99 on GearBest. This is a noteworthy 24% drop in the device’s original asking price.

With just 60 pieces remaining, this promo is slated to end in 3 days. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, just head straight to this link without wasting time.

Mobvoi Ticwatch set for debut in India this month, to launch various wearables

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 1, 2018

The Chinese smartwatch maker is coming to India this month with its Ticwatch sub-brand. The Mobvoi’s Ticwatch uses Google’s WearOS on its smartwatches with some extra smart features at affordable pricing. Recently, they have revealed a couple of new products such as Ticwatch C2 and Ticpods Free wireless earphones.

The smartwatch maker will make its smartwatches exclusive to a major e-retailer in India. It will be sold exclusively with the same e-retailer by the end of this month. So, get ready for the premium designed WearOS smartwatches from Ticwatch.

Ticwatch is expected to launch wearable devices like Ticwatch Pro, Ticwatch S&E, Ticwatch C2. Moreover, it will unveil smart home speakers such as TicHome Mini, wireless Ticpods earphones and few other products in India.

Additionally, TicWatch Pro carries an OLED Display and 2nd transparent screen. It features a heart rate sensor, NFC, Google Pay, GPS and an Essential mode. Although, TicWatch C2 was launched last week at the price of $200. Mainly, it is designed for Women and is meddled out of stainless steel frame and has two buttons on the right. It has a 1.3-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 360×360 pixels. It is powered by a Snapdragon 2100 processor coupled with Bluetooth 4.1, WiFi, GPS, IP68 and 400 mAh battery.

It measures 42.83 x 42.83 x 13.10 mm for the Onyx, and Platinum variants with 42.83 x 42.83 x 12.80 mm for the Rose Gold variant.

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

Mobvoi’s Ticwatch E has an IP67 rating with an OLED display, GPS, MT2601 processor and a breathable band design for reducing sweat. Ticwatch E model is retailing at the price of $119 and S model at $139.

Ultimately, it is going to be an excellent deal for the Ticwatch fans in India. Let’s wait and watch for an official announcement in India. How many of you’re waiting for the Ticwatch’s India launch?

ZTE re-enters the US market with two new phones Blade Max 2s and Blade Max View

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 1, 2018

ZTE is back in the US market with its two new devices, Blade Max 2s and Blade Max View. The Chinese firm was banned in the US after it violated the trade sanctions over there. Recently, ZTE and the US government reached an agreement to lift the ban. Ultimately, now ZTE has launched ZTE Blade Max 2s and Max View with a 6-inch 18:9 aspect ratio display on both devices. These devices have fingerprint sensors which can save up to five fingerprints at a time.

Both the entry-level devices carry a mix of good specs at a reasonable price. Mainly, ZTE Blade Max View carries a Snapdragon 435 chipset coupled with 3 GB of RAM. It carries a 32 GB storage which is expandable and a 4,000 mAh battery is included. Further, it offers a 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera on the rear side while an 8-megapixel is available on the front side for selfies. Its rear camera will help you to get a better portrait mode. Additionally, ZTE has added dual Dolby speakers enabling consumers to enjoy superior audio.

On the other hand, ZTE Blade Max 2s also carries the same 6-inch display with 1080p full HD support and has an identical Snapdragon 435 chipset. It has a 2 GB RAM coupled with 32 GB of internal storage. Even, its battery capacity remains the same at 4000 mAh. In the camera department, you will get a single 13-megapixel sensor on the rear side and a 5-megapixel front facing. It also carries a Dolby sound DS1 speaker for clear and powerful sound.

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ZTE Blade Max 2s will be available on all major GSM carriers such as AT&T, T-Mobile, and other networks such as Sprint at the starting price of $180 (~1200 Yuan). You can purchase the ZTE Max View supports all GSM networks along with Verizon at the price of $199 (~1380 Yuan).

Both the devices are available from October 31st via online ZTE store, zteusa.com. Users can even get them from select retailers such as Newegg and B&H.