Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 key specs leaked; Includes Snapdragon 855, 5G support, 6.4-inch screen and more

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Oct 23, 2018

The last quarter of the year is always a busy shopping season globally. Chinese e-commerce store AliExpress has its big double eleven (11.11) day which usually holds on November 11 with record sales figures annually. UMIDIGI is positioning itself in a good position to grab a slice of the pie as it has listed two new models fresh out of the oven on global presale. The newly announced UMIDIGI A3 is now available for $75.99 while the UMIDIGI One Pro will be available for $149.

To get the sleek UMIDIGI A3 for $75.99, you’ll need to deposit $7.6 now and then pay the balance of $67.99 on November 11 during the 11.11 sales. This window will be open for 2 days (November 10, 2018 07:00:00 PT to November 12, 2018 04:59:59 PT) after which the order is confirmed. Interested buyers who fail to make the balance payment will have their deposit refunded. The A3 will be available for just $79.99 on November 11 and November 12 after that, the price of the UMIDIGI A3 will berth at $85.99, a huge $10 higher than the presale price.

For the UMIDIGI One Pro, you’ll need to pay a deposit of $15 and then pay the balance between November 10 and November 12 to avail the device for $149.99.

You can find out more about the UMIDIGI A3 from our launch article. On its part, the UMIDIGI One Pro comes with a 5.9-inch 19:9 ratio full-screen display. On the internals, you get a MediaTek Helio P23 processor backed by 4GB of RAM while there is 64GB of storage onboard. The device also comes with a dual 12MP+5MP camera setup which provides perfect bokeh effect. The UMIDIGI One Pro also supports 15W wireless fast charge and 18W fast wired charge, which are really rare functions in this price range. That’s really cool for this beautifully designed smartphone.

Get UMIDIGI A3 at $75.99, pay $7.6 now

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Ulefone Armor 3T GPS test affirms its precision and accuracy

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Oct 22, 2018

Ever since the rugged Ulefone Armor 3T was announced, the device has been subjected to several durability tests with the credibility of the phone also put on the stake. We’ve seen the battery getting tested as well as several vehicle crash tests being conducted to affirm the ruggedness of the walkie-talkie phone. A compatibility test was also carried out which shows the device will work with any walkie-talkie which uses the same 400-470MHz frequency range. If there are still “doubting Thomases” who are still not convinced about the device being a great model for the outdoors, Ulefone has released yet another video which is a test of the GPS feature onboard the phone.

A precise and accurate navigation system is a vital feature for people who often go outdoors or take adventures. Ulefone says the Armor 3T rugged Walkie-Talkie phone is the perfect kind of phone for such persons. It is the first model globally to function as a rugged mode as well as an offline walkie talkie which can still work even when you are out of GSM network coverage area.

As a fitting rugged walkie-talkie phone, the Ulefone Armor 3T comes with IP68/IP69K waterproof and dustproof certification. The outer case has also passed the MIL-STD-810G military drop test standard. Here is the video in question.

In this video, we can clearly see the GPS is precise in showing the path and each little corner is accurate in the phone map, which means GPS is reliable if you need to deploy it for an if you need it in the adventure.

On the specs end, the Ulefone Armor 3T is powered by an Helio P23 processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and there is 64GB of internal storage onboard. The device packs a monstrous 10300mAh battery onboard. As for the camera, there is a 21MP Sony sensor at the back while at the front is a 13MP selfie shooter. Ulefone Armor 3T also supports face unlock and has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The device comes with NFC and Google Pay and runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS. Worthy of note is that the phone supports global frequency bands.

The device is still available on Indiegogo for funding and that has seen tremendous success. The campaign will end next week after which the device will go on sale for $369, up from the campaign price of $314. In a related development, the Ulefone Armor 3 which belongs to the same series but is without the walkie-talkie feature has opened for preorders on Banggood. The device is priced at $259.99 during this pre-sale campaign. The pre-order will be open for one week after which the price will be reverted back to$346.65.

OnePlus unveils Explorer Backpack, official launch on October 29

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Oct 22, 2018

OnePlus began selling its own branded gear more than a year ago. Its current lineup includes a messenger bag, a backpack, a tote bag, a travel bag, t-shirts, a baseball cap, leather wallets etc.. Last week, it announced a brand new bag – the OnePlus Explorer Backpack.

The Explorer Backpack is designed for the frequent traveler. It has a minimalist design and lots of compartments to store your belongings. It is also padded to keep your fragile electronics such as your laptop safe.

There is a water bottle compartment that is deep but easy to reach. There is also a compartment at the bottom with breathable vents where you can put your wet items in.

OnePlus says the Explorer Backpack is tear and scuff-resistant with exceptional strength thanks to the CORDURA fabric used for the Slate Black version of the bag. There is also a Morandi Green version which is also made from the same material. The bag’s main compartment has a magnetic FIDLOCK fastener that is easy to open by simply pulling with one hand.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro to make its global debut with October 23 launch in Taiwan

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Oct 22, 2018

Xiaomi is about to launch the latest Mi 8 Pro outside China and Taiwan is set to be the first destination. Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro was launched in China a couple of weeks back as an upgraded version of the Mi 8 with it having as a standout feature, an in-display fingerprint sensor. The flagship device has been confirmed to launch on October 23 in Taiwan. The device will be available online via Xiaomi Mall and on Mi Store for a price of NT$15,999 ($516, 3600 yuan).

The price is said to be for the 8GB RAM+128GB variant and is the same with the price tag in China which is 3,599 Yuan ( ~$524). The Mi 8 Pro also comes in a 6GB RAM+128GB storage variant with a 3199 yuan ($465) price tag.

As a reminder, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro features a 6.21-inch notch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2248 x 1080 pixels. In terms of camera, there are dual 12MP sensors on the back with OIS and optical zoom. On the front side, there’s a 20MP f/2.0 camera sensor housed inside the notch. The main feature of the device is an under-display fingerprint sensor, which brings convenience for the users to unlock the device. The device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor and runs on MIUI 10 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. There is also a 3,000mAh battery with support for fast charging technology.

Mysterious Galaxy A phone specs leak reveal Snapdragon 710, 19.5:9 display and triple cameras

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Oct 22, 2018

A Chinese tipster has recently revealed that Samsung will be releasing its first Snapdragon 710 smartphone in early January 2019. Another source on Twitter has revealed the model number of the smartphone along with some of its key specs.

The exact name of the Samsung’s upcoming Snapdragon 710 driven is not known yet. However, the new leak reveals that its model number is SM-G8870 and it will belong to the A-series of smartphones.

The recent phones from Samsung are equipped with Infinity Display design with 18.5:9 tall aspect ratio screens. The SM-G8870 phone is rumored to arrive with AMOLED display that will offer an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

The handset will be packed with 3,000mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) that was announced recently is the first Samsung phone to come with triple rear cameras. The new leak reveals that the SM-G8870 will be also equipped with triple cameras on its rear.

Since the mysterious Samsung Galaxy A phone is expected to go official in January 2019, it is likely to arrive with Android 9 Pie OS onboard. There is no information on the RAM and storage editions of the smartphone.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy S Light/Lite Luxury Edition price gets slashed

The Galaxy A9 (2018) which is the world’s quad rear camera smartphone is fueled by Snapdragon 660. The SM-G8870 smartphone that is fueled by Snapdragon 710 will be positioned higher than the Galaxy A9 (2018).

Samsung is now working on regaining its lost glory in China. It will be debuting the A9 (2018) as the Galaxy A9s in China on Oct. 24. The Galaxy A6s is also tipped to get unveiled alongside it. Both phones are expected to sport color gradient options. The SM-G8870 phone that is tipped to arrive in early 2019 will be yet another attempt from the South Korean company to increase its market share in China.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 reservations begin on JD

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Oct 22, 2018

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 is slated to go official on Oct. 25. The Chinese manufacturer has officially started receiving reservations for the smartphone on Jingdong Mall.

The Mi MIX 3 listing on JD carries a price tag of 9,999 Yuan which is not its actual price. As of this writing, the reservations of the MI MIX 3 has crossed 102k mark. The listing reveals that the handset will be available for reservations until Oct. 25 which indicates that the official sales could begin soon after the launch.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 JD listing does not contain any information on its specifications. An official image of the phone is available on the listing.

The Mi MIX 3 sports offers a very high screen-to-body thanks to the reduced bottom and equally sized ultra-slim side bezels. The smartphone promises to deliver around 95 percent screen space and it will carry support for Full HD+ resolution.

The slider of the phone features 24-meapixel dual selfie camera and LED flash. It also rumored to feature necessary sensors for 3D face unlock that have been demonstrated in the leaked videos that have surfaced in the recent past. A pair of new camera sensors that will carry support for 960 fps ultra slow-motion video shooting is expected to be available on the smartphone.

Xiaomi has proudly boasted that the Mi MIX 3 is the world’s first 10 GB RAM smartphone and the first commercial handset ever to support 5G connectivity. The handset is heavily pegged to feature the pressure-sensitive in-screen fingerprint scanner that was recently introduced on the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro smartphone.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 faster wireless charging support officially confirmed

As of this writing, there is no information available on the pricing of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3. However, what is known about the smartphone is that it will be arriving in three regular versions such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The Black and Sapphire Blue color variants of the Mi MIX 3 have been spotted a leaked photo that had appeared in the previous week. The smartphone is also rumored to arrive in Emerald Green option.

Huawei to release four new smart home products alongside Mate 20 in China

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Joel Joseph

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Oct 22, 2018

Huawei has scheduled the Mate 20 series launch on October 26 in China. While everything is known about the three models (including the gaming-centric Mate 20 X) except for their official Chinese pricing, it looks like we’ll see more products at the event. The company’s official smart home weibo account has released four new teasers which give us a basic idea of the upcoming products.

From the released posters, it looks like the four products could be: smart speaker, air purifier, smart cameras and a smart door lock. Huawei may not have a huge portfolio of smart home products like Xiaomi but the company does offer products like smart routers. So, we could see some really interesting additions to the company’s IoT product range at the event.

READ MORE: Huawei Mate 20 X vs Razer Phone 2 vs Asus ROG Phone: gaming phones comparison

Mate 20 turned out to be one of the biggest launches of Huawei this year. The phone comes feature packed with things like the new Kirin 980 chipset, 6GB RAM, reverse wireless charging, and a beautiful design making for a well-balanced flagship smartphone of 2018. Despite its high price tag, the phone should be popular in its home country.

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Google Pixel 3 XL fares well in durability test, but you may want to put back cover

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Jeet

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Oct 22, 2018

Google recently launched its third-generation of Pixel series smartphones — Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Unlike the previous generation models, the new-generation phones come with the back panel made up of glass.

With the introduction of the glass back panel, the company was able to introduce support for wireless charging. However, what concerns the most people related to the glass panel is the durability.

Thanks to Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything YouTube channel, we now know what happens when the Pixel 3-series phone goes through a round of torture tests. From the video, we can see that the device stands up to almost everything what was thrown at it, thanks to the Gorilla Glass 5.

While the glass is durable, the device easily left permanent damage and markings on the frosted/matte glass portion of the Pixel 3 XL phone. Rubbing materials like coins on the back of the phone leaves marks that could be rubbed off, but keys and other such sharp or semi-sharp objects left deep gouges that are permanent.

The phone’s aluminium edges are covered in a plastic-like coating and could easily be scrapped away by applying some force. But, it seems that the fingerprint sensor’s functionality does not get affected even with a few scratches on it.

As for the burn test, the screen of the Pixel 3 XL withstood an open flame for about 30 seconds before the pixels became completely dead, which recovered soon after. It appears that the phone had no flex-related issues and also passed the bend test, without any cracks.

So, if you’re someone who likes to keep their devices looking as good as they did on the first day of purchase, you should consider using a phone case or a skin on the phone.

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Samsung Galaxy S Light/Lite Luxury Edition price gets slashed

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Oct 22, 2018

The Samsung Galaxy S Light/Lite Luxury Edition was announced back in May in China. The phone has a similar design to last year’s Galaxy S8 but packs less powerful specs. Five months after its release, the phone has gotten a price cut.

Originally sold for ¥3999 (~$575), the phone is now priced at ¥2699 (~$389) – ¥1300 off its launch price. There are a handful of phones from other manufacturers with the same processor that are sold for way less but there are people out there that the Galaxy S Light Luxury Edition appeals to and who don’t want to shell out a lot for the more expensive S and Note series flagships. Plus the Galaxy S Light has some high-end features you won’t find on these cheaper alternatives.

The Galaxy S Light Luxury Edition has a 5.8-inch curved Super AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution. It is powered by the Snapdragon 660 and has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.

There is a 16MP f/1.7 sensor on its back and an 8MP f/1.7 front-facing auto-focus camera. The phone has an Iris Scanner and also sports a fingerprint sensor beside the rear camera. There is NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The Galaxy S Light Luxury Edition has an IP68 rating, packs a 3,000mAh battery and has support for wireless charging. It also has dual SIM support (hybrid slot), comes with Bixby and is available in a gorgeous Burgundy Red color variant.

OPPO Find X and F7 delisted from 3DMark benchmark after proofs they “cheated”

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Oct 22, 2018

Huawei was recently caught in the web of alleged benchmark cheating when it was discovered that the company’s phones are built to detect benchmark apps by their names. As a result, the phones run at optimal performance thus, achieve higher scores in benchmark apps. OPPO was also accused of engaging in the same practice and now, UL Benchmarks have delisted the OPPO Find X and F7 from its database.

UL Benchmarks is the makers of benchmarking app 3DMark and according to the report, the firm decided to analyse the benchmark results of both OPPO models after several accusations. The company tested the models using a private 3D Mark app that isn’t available to users or phone manufacturers. In the end, both models were discovered to have achieved scores that were up to 41% higher with the public app, than when tested with the private apps.

Just like Huawei, OPPO did not deny the finding but admitted that when its phones detect that the user is running applications like games or 3D Benchmarks that require high performance, the SoC then runs at full speed for the smoothest experience. Some may not view this entirely as cheating but it clearly violates UL benchmark’s rule on the ways a smartphone can interact with its benchmarking software. It also calls to question the dependence of many phone users on benchmark performance to choose a new phone.

Honor Magic 2 official images released to showcase Red and Blue color gradient versions

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Oct 22, 2018

Honor Magic 2 has appeared on TENAA with its entire specifications, but the Chinese telecom authority is yet to reveal it images. TENAA may update the Magic 2 listings in a couple of days, but it won’t be a big news then since Honor has just released its official images on Weibo. The Honor Magic 2 official images reveals its box package and its two color variants.

A leaked hands-on video that surfaced few hours ago revealed that the black edition of the Honor Magic 2. The new images show that the Honor Magic 2 will be also available in Red and Blue color gradient versions.

The Red version of the Magic 2 looks red at the upper side and purple at the lower side. The same variant was recently spotted in the hands of Honor’s brand ambassador Zhao Liying.

The Blue variant appears light blue at the top that mixes with the dark blue at the bottom. The Red variant has the same colored metallic frame whereas the Blue model has a blue frame.

The rear panel of the phone is equipped with triple rear cameras with an LED flash at the top. The “AI Camera” text is mentioned below the triple lenses and the “honor” branding is also imprinted towards the lower portion of the handset.

There is no fingerprint scanner on the rear side of the Magic 2. The reason behind it is that it is equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader. The official images show that the Honor Magic 2 will be arriving in a big black colored box package.

Read More: The Upcoming Honor Watch could be a Hybrid, Registrations start tomorrow

The Honor Magic 2 TENAA listing has revealed that it will be equipped with 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen, 2.6 GHz octa-core processor (Kirin 980) and 3,400mAh battery. It is expected to release in China in 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage editions.

The slider of the Honor Magic 2 is expected to feature a selfie camera of 16-megapixel and 20-megapixel + 2-megapixel ToF cameras for 3D facial scanning. The rear-facing triple camera unit is expected to include 16-megapixel, 20-megapixel and 16-megapixel sensors. It will be arriving with Android 9 Pie OS preinstalled.

Samsung will launch a Snapdragon 710 phone in January 2019

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Oct 22, 2018

This year we have seen manufacturers who prefer in-house chipset for some of its phones adopt that of competitors. The Honor 8X Max, for example, comes with a Snapdragon 636 or Snapdragon 660 processor. Also, Samsung’s Galaxy S Light/Lite Luxury Edition and Galaxy A9 (2018) are both powered by the Snapdragon 660. The trend will continue next year, at least for Samsung.

A tweet by Twitter user @MMDDJ_ has revealed that the Korean giant will launch a phone powered by a Snapdragon 710 processor in January. This will make it Samsung’s most powerful mid-range phone and likely, most expensive too. The rest of the specs are still unknown but expect it to have impressive cameras too.

Samsung 1st SDM710 smartphone will launch at early Jan. 2019.

— 萌萌的电教 (@MMDDJ_) October 21, 2018

This doesn’t come as a big surprise. Samsung is trying new strategies to take on its rivals in markets like India. These rivals (OPPO, Xiaomi, and Vivo) already have phones powered by this chipset. If Samsung wants to take on them, it will have to adopt the same chipset since none of its mid-range Exynos processors are that powerful.

Honor Magic 2 hands-on leaked reveals front and rear design

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Oct 22, 2018

Honor Magic 2 leaks have gained momentum as multiple sources are now revealing information on it. The handset has recently appeared on TENAA with full specifications. Moreover, Honor’s brand ambassador for China was seen in flaunting the red-colored Honor Magic 2 smartphone in official press images. A hands-on video of the upcoming flagship phone from Honor has appeared today to reveal it in real skin.

The Honor Magic 2 hands-on video lasts for only 16 seconds. It gives a close view of the rear-mounted triple camera unit and glass. The slider of the phone is also operated couple of times in the video. Even though the smartphone sports a manual slider design, its TENAA listing has revealed that it measures 8.3mm in thickness. Apart from Black model seen in the leaked hands-on video, it is expected to arrive in Red and Blue color editions.

The Honor Magic 2 will be arriving with many exciting features such as six cameras, in-display fingerprint scanner, 3D facial recognition, 40W fast charging and more. According to the appearance of the smartphone on TENAA, it will be arriving with a 6.39-inh AMOLED display with 2340 x 1080 pixels FHD+ resolution. It seems to be the very same display panel that is available on the Huawei Mate 20 Pro smartphone.

It will be the first Honor phone to arrive with Kirin 980 chipset and Android 9 Pie OS. The rear side of the phone features 16-megapixel + 24-mgeapixel + 16-megapixel triple camera combo. The slider of the phone is equipped with 16-megapixel selfie camera and 20-megapixel + 2-megapixel 3D ToF sensors for 3D face unlock, AR and Mixed Reality.

The 8 GB RAM variant of the Honor Magic 2 will feature an internal storage of 256 GB. The lower variant of the phone will be equipped with 6 GB of RAM and an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. The handset will be receiving power from a 3,400mAh battery. There is no confirmation on whether the phone will be equipped with wireless charging technology.

Honor will be announcing the Honor Magic 2 on Oct. 31. It is expected to a new hybrid Honor smartwatch alongside the smartphone.

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Smartisan Nut Pro 2 is the cheapest phone with 256GB of storage you can buy

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Oct 22, 2018

Smartisan’s Nut Pro 2 might be a year old already but it packs the same specs present in a lot of phones released this year. Since it has been in the market for a while, it is no surprise that it is getting price cuts. If you are on the lookout for a phone with a large storage (read 256GB) that doesn’t break the bank, then the Nut Pro 2 is a great choice.

The 256GB model of the Nut Pro 2 has 6GB of RAM and originally sold for ¥3299 (~$475), now its price has been slashed down to ¥2199 (~$316) which translates to 33% off its original price.

This model of the Nut Pro 2 doesn’t only have the largest storage but is also the model with NFC and an eSE (embedded Secure Element) – a tamper-proof chip that keeps user data safe and makes sure only authorized applications and persons can access it. The rest of the specs are the same as that of the other models.

The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 has a 5.99-inch FHD+ display and is powered by the Snapdragon 660 processor. It has a 12MP + 5MP dual camera combo on its back and a 16MP selfie camera. Its battery capacity is 3,500mAh with support for Quick Charge 3.0. It also has dual SIM support and a fingerprint scanner that is buried under the Smartisan logo.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Exynos variant to feature an advanced SLP circuit board

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Jeet

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Oct 22, 2018

According to the latest report from Korean media, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone will come with an advanced SPL (Substrate Like PCB) circuit board. The report also mentions that this will be for the Exynos variant of the phone only, and not the Snapdragon variant.

Earlier, it was reported that the Samsung Galaxy S9 also comes with the space-saving PCB in the Exynos variant but not in the Qualcomm-based chipset variant because of the “technical difficulties” in Qualcomm’s chipset to use such advanced system boards. It seems that the same difficulties are still present with the upcoming Galaxy S10 as well.

With the SLP motherboards, the chips are stacked or packed together, which helps in making their footprint much smaller. While most of today’s phones use 10 layers of copper on the PCB, the stacked SLP uses 20, permitting higher density of components in a given surface area. This makes extra space inside for other component, such as a larger battery, however, it’s not confirmed how the company plans to utilise the extra space.

Apple utilised the same design for its last year’s iPhone X, which follows in its successors too, enabling the company to introduce a bigger L-shaped battery inside. The SLP market is estimated at $1.9 billion in 2016 and $2.24 billion by 2023, with a 64 percent CAGR between 2017 and 2023.

The Samsung Galaxy S10 is expected to come in three models — SM-G970F, SM-G975F and SM-G973F. All three models of the Galaxy S10 have now been certified by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology otherwise known as TENAA.

As per the previous reports, the SM-G970 and SM-G973 models are expected to be equipped with a 5.8-inch display with a single selfie camera and dual rear cameras. On the other hand, the SM-G975 model is expected to be the Galaxy S10 Plus, featuring five cameras; a triple rear camera setup and two front cameras. It will also feature a bigger 6.44-inch display. It is unclear whether there are design differences between the three phones.

The phone is also expected to feature an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. In addition, there are reports that Samsung is still preparing the 5G version of the Galaxy S10. The 5G versions may only be available in specific markets such as the US and South Korea. We expect to know more details related to the Galaxy S10 as the phone’s launch nears.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 faster wireless charging support officially confirmed

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Oct 22, 2018

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s that was announced in March this year is the company’s smartphone to carry support for wireless charging. Today, Xiaomi has confirmed that the MI MIX 3 that is launching on Oct. 25 will be equipped with faster wireless charging technology.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s carries support for Qi standard 7.5W wireless charging which is the same wireless charging rate supported by the Apple iPhone X from last year. The newly announced Huawei Mate 20 series of flagship phones are equipped with faster 15W wireless charging technology. Now that Xiaomi has confirmed that faster wireless charging is arriving on the Mi MIX 3, it may carry support for 10W or higher faster wireless charging technology.

Xiaomi Director of Product Management Donovan Sung has revealed that the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 will carry support for 960fps slow-motion video shooting which is on par with recent flagship phones such as Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and Huawei Mate 20 Pro. This could mean that the MI MIX 3 will be arriving with new memory enabled camera sensors.

Xiaomi has already confirmed that the Mi MIX 3 is equipped with LED-enabled dual front-facing cameras. The smartphone was recently spotted in a leaked video that suggested that the Mi MIX 3 will offer an impressive screen-to-body ratio of around 95 percent. The Snapdragon 845 chipset will be the driving force of the smartphone. Initial reports have claimed that it will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader, but a recent leak had revealed that it will be coming with a regular rear-facing fingerprint scanner.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 960 fps slow motion sample and 3D face unlock videos released

Xiaomi has claimed that the Mi MIX 3 will be the first smartphone to arrive with 10 GB of RAM and it will also carry for 5G connectivity. The rumored regular variants of the Mi MIX 3 include 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The handset is expected to arrive in the market in color options like Black, Emerald Green and Sapphire Blue.

Huawei P20 drops from the 21st floor, some features still work!

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Oct 22, 2018

Can your phone survive a fall from the 21st floor of a building and still work? We doubt if even the rugged smartphones around like Blackview, Nomu models can survive that. But a user of the Huawei P20 has an interesting story to tell after his phone accidentally slipped and fell while he was at the balcony of the 21st floor of a building. The owner had expected the phone to disintegrate completely when it hit the ground but that didn’t happen. Sure, the P20 model took some heavy bashing as a result of the fall but curiously, the phone did not stop working. As can be seen on the pictures shared, the phone still stayed powered on.

According to the owner, some features even continued working seamlessly. Features such as Face Unlock, fingerprint sensor, Bluetooth. Apart from physical damage to the fuselage and a broken rear camera, other features and apps such as the internet connection, WeChat etc still works normally. You can even receive calls with the phone.

This obviously extols the build quality of the P20 as the height is more than 50 metres and way above the 50 metres drop-standard of most mobile phones. So, the device was just plain lucky to have survived the fall from such a height. Huawei China has offered to fix the phone. We’re sure the company may end up doling out a new one. It is also adviced that users get a protective casing.