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Get Great Discounts On A Wide Selection Of Electronic Items

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Nov 5, 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting for top brands to cut prices of their well-received electronic products, we got good news for you.

As part of the Global Shopping Festival 2018 promo, AliExpress has teamed up with a slew of popular brands to offer up to a whopping 40% off on various electronic items. The promotion has been split into multiple categories so that buyers can find what they’re looking for without breaking much of a sweat.

Aside from taking advantage of the discounts, you can use a specific coupon code to save a considerable amount of extra money while checking out. The coupon will be activated on November 10th at 05:00:00 PST and it is slated to expire on November 12th at 05:00:00 PST.

You’ll also be able to get a 10% off on the Huawei Honor Note 10, 72% off on the Lerbyee Fitness Tracker K1 Smart Bracelet and 71% off on TEZER R5MAX blood pressure heart rate monitor during this promotion. Moreover, you can use a specific coupon to save extra money if your order exceeds a given amount.

For instance, you can save $5 extra if your grand total exceeds $59 or more. The first category is called ‘The Bestseller’ and it features smartwatches, fitness trackers and a slew of other high-end electronic items. More importantly, you can buy the items featured in this category at heavily discounted prices.

The ‘New Arrival’ category includes miscellaneous items like the DOSS SoundBox Touch Control Bluetooth Speaker, Ugreen Earphone Case for Apple AirPods Silicone Cover and lots more. All the products included in this section are up for grabs at unbeatable prices.

The ‘Top Stores’ category features official stores of Shenzhen OKQI technology Co. LTD, ANKER, ColMi, VONTAR and a slew of other top brands. Each official store has been assigned a specific coupon that you can use to save additional money during the checkout process.

If you’re a music lover, you might want to take a look at the next category dubbed, ‘Audio Devices.’ The section features top-end Bluetooth speakers, in-ear earphones, Bluetooth earphones and lots more.

Likewise, you can get great discounts on smart electronics, cameras, video devices, games, projectors and a myriad of other accessories. You can click here to visit the promotion page and take advantage of the discounts.

iPhone with 5G support could come with Intel modem in 2020

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 5, 2018

It’s been a year since companies have started marketing their efforts and approach for 5G technology. Every major manufacturer and service provider is advertising their works and trials for 5G network compatibility. Still, there’s a lot more gap between these products and the actual 5G network standards. It might take another one year to bridge this gap. As in the US, major carriers have started investing heavily in the new technology, and Apple has also started thinking about it.

So, in order to get the most out of 5G network in the US, the Cupertino giant is partnering with different companies. As per the new report by Fast Company, it is believed that Apple will introduce 5G compatible iPhone in 2020 and will use the Intel’s 10-nanometer 8161 modem. It is coming from a source who has proper knowledge of Apple’s plans.

Well, this means Apple will cut ties with Qualcomm? As from past couple of years, Apple is utilizing the modems from both Qualcomm and Intel but, from next year it might cut ties with the Qualcomm.

Additionally, Intel is testing 5G support with its current 8060 modem chip, but results are not satisfactory, it is getting overheated. In order to make it compatible with the millimeter wave, an electromagnetic radiation spectrum for 5G between 30 -300 GHz, Intel needs to invent something else.

Although, Intel is confident to solve the issue and will cater a new 5G modem with advanced capabilities to support 5G. On the hand, Qualcomm is already in works with the X50 5G modem which will take place on various Android devices like Samsung, Xiaomi and Huawei.

Many Android Manufacturers might come with 5G support in 2019, but Apple’s decision to postpone it to 2020 is not good news for some. Even, Xiaomi has launched Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 with 5G support, but we are unable to utilize it as the network carriers do not offer support for it.

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

Overall, all the things should work parallelly, the 5G network should be available first from the carriers, as then only a user can test it. Even, the services and other products should be mature enough to bring the 5G services to users.

We suggest taking this information as a pinch of salt in the ocean as nothing is confirmed. Even, we can’t compare whether it is a good or a bad decision from Apple. We have to wait and watch for at least the next year before we start guessing anything.

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Honor V20 and mysterious Huawei VCE-AL00/TL00 phone spotted on CMIIT and 3C

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 5, 2018

A new Huawei phone with variants VCE-AL00 and VCE-TL00 have been spotted on the website of CMIIT and 3C authorities in China. The exact identity of the Huawei VCE-AL00/TL00 smartphone is not known yet. Since it carries support for 18W charging, it could be one of the upcoming high-end phones from the Chinese manufacturer.

The CMIIT listings of Huawei VCE-AL00 and VCE-TL00 does not carry any information on their specifications. Their 3C listings suggest that the device includes support for 9V/2A (18W fast charging). Last year, Honor had launched the Honor V10 as its first Kirin 970 powered smartphone by the end of November. Hence, it is being speculate that the Huawei VCE-AL00/TL00 could be the Honor V20 phone.

In the previous week, Honor had launched the Honor Magic 2 as its Kirin 980 SoC driven smartphone. The handset carries support for 40W fast charging. Since, Honor has included support faster rapid charging technology on Magic 2, it seems that the company may offer faster charging than 40W on Honor V20. Hence, there is no concrete evidence to prove the newly spotted device is Honor V20.

In October, Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) had approved the PCT-L29 phone as Honor View 20. In China, the smartphone may debut Honor V20 moniker. The PCT-AL10 and PCT-TL10 models which could be the Honor V20 has been already approved by CMIIT agency in China. The PCT-AL10/TL10 model have not appeared on 3C and TENAA yet.

Sine the end of the year 2018 drawing near, the arrival of the Honor V20 smartphone may not be far away. Soon, other Chinese authorities may carry listings for the V20 smartphone through which its specs and images may surface. Apart from Kirin 980 chipset, the handset is rumored to be equipped with the same 16-megapixel + 24-megapixel + 16-megapixel triple camera setup that is available on the Honor Magic 2 smartphone. It may also feature a waterdrop notch display like Honor 8X Max and come preinstalled with EMUI 9.0.

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Pre-Order Xiaomi 70mai Dash Cam Pro For Only $59.99 On Banggood

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Get 25% Off On Xiaomi 70mai Dash Cam Pro

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Nov 5, 2018

If you’re in the market for a cost-effective dash cam that helps you protect your car and warrants your safety by offering customizable mods, you might want to take a look at the 70mai Dash Cam Pro from Xiaomi.

This newest member of the 70mai family has gone up for pre-order carrying a lowered price tag on Banggood. Before we divulge more details about the aforesaid discount, let us take a gander at the exceptional features that make the 70mai dash cam pro an irresistible in-car DVR.

Loaded with multiple functions, the 70mai Dash Cam Pro facilitates an unmatched, safer driving experience. Moreover, it features robotic arms that give you hands-free mobile charging and ensure safer driving, thanks to its gravity-linkage design.

On top of that, the 70mai Pro is capable of recording even during parking mode due to its time function and motion detection ability, supported by G-sensor. It produces superior picture quality and capture details. It delivers a 5.0MP, 1944 pixels resolution with WDR (wide dynamic range) that fine-tunes the exposure balance to capture accurate details in darkness and strong light for a clearer, vibrant image.
Aside from that, it produces real-time alerts when the driver deviates off the lane and is likely to hit another vehicle ahead. Moreover, the 70mai Pro minimizes the distortion or degradation of images and produces a clearer range of view while driving in smoke, snow and even haze environment.

While a feature-rich car DVR camera from a top brand would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online and offline stores, you can pre-order the 70mai Dash Cam Pro at a considerably lowered price of just $59.99 on Banggood, the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck.

The 25% discount will be valid for the English as well as the Russian version of the 70mai Dash Cam Pro until November 4th. With only 199 pieces remaining for this promo, you can follow this link to avail the discount before the promo wraps up.

Huawei Finland to exchange faulty Mate 20 Pro units having green tint display bleed issue

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 5, 2018

Huawei recently launched Mate 20 Pro, but it seems, in a hurry the Chinese manufacturer forget to test the display on some Mate 20 Pro units. From past few days, users are complaining about the greenish tint issue on its display in some countries. Though as an instant remedy, Huawei UK community manager made a semi-official statement. Today, Huawei Finland issued a statement and announced to exchange the faulty Mate 20 Pro devices for free.

In an official response, Huawei Finland quoted, “We are investigating for a long time why a small part of phones have been green in some countries. In Finland, consumers get a new phone without charge if they have a faulty display.”

In another statement from Huawei UK community manager, it is believed that after proper investigation they will replace the faulty display without any additional question being asked. He requested users not to get it fixed from local repair station as it may void the warranty and may lead to a decline in the demand for replacement. So guys, if you are having an issue than just hit to the official Huawei repair stores and request for replacement.

In a statement, Huawei UK community manager responded saying, “The Mate 20 Pro uses an industry-leading flexible OLED screen featuring special design curved edges for an enhanced visual experience and holding comfort. This may lead to slight discoloration when viewed from different angles. In extremely dim lighting conditions, when the screen brightness is too low, or when using dark wallpapers, these differences can be exaggerated. If the color cast affects your normal use, take your phone to an authorized Customer Service Center for assistance.”

Ultimately, Huawei has started addressing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro problems after a major defect in its displays were found a few days ago. Also, ask Huawei Service centers to entirely replace the Huawei Mate 20 Pro unit instead of a partial repairing the display.

Read More: Huawei responds to the Mate 20 Pro’s screen-related issues

Well, how many of you are facing the display green tint issue on Huawei Mate 20 Pro?

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Giveaway – Win a Xiaomi Smart Watch (5 units)

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Cheky Zhu

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Nov 5, 2018

Gizmochina along with Banggood is conducting 5 units Xiaomi Smart Watch as giveaway gift to 5 lucky readers. You just have to follow the steps mentioned on the following.
First, you need to buy the GOME U7 Mini Phone.
Second, show the order and comments below this article with login Gizmochina status.
We will randomly select five winners to present the Xiaomi Smart Watch. The Winner List will be published in Gizmochina-Giveaway on Nov. 13rd.

GOME U7 Mini Phone comes with 5.47-inch HD Full screen display having the resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. In the camera department, there is a 13MP rear camera and a 16MP front-facing camera that supports 7 levels of beauty before and after, delaying photography, HDR, night scene and other professional modes. With the popularity, GOME U7 Mini Phone adopts double-sided glass body and metal middle frame. It is fueled by 2800mAh built-in battery.

You can click here to get more information about the GOME U7 Mini Phone.

Buy the GOME U7 Mini Phone on Banggood at $99.99

How to entry this giveaway? Just follow these steps:

Visit the GOME U7 Mini Phone on Banggood’s website( buy GOME U7 Mini Phone on Banggood’s APP: https://bit.ly/2tBvb9P).
Buy the GOME U7 Mini Phone
Show the order and comments below this article with login Gizmochina status.

Terms & Conditions:

1. The giveaway is an international giveaway.
2. We are not responsible for lost shipments.
3. We are not responsible for any duties, import taxes that you may incur.
4. We reserve all rights to make any changes to this giveaway.
5. The prize will be shipped in a month when the giveaway end.

Just follow the steps to participate in the giveaway.

Once again, good luck.

Buy CHUWI HI9 Plus CWI532 4G Phablet For Just $189.99 On GearBest

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Get 35% Off On CHUWI HI9 Plus CWI532 4G Phablet

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Nov 5, 2018

CHUWI launched the long-awaited Hi9 Plus this year in September, much to the delight of those who fancy using a big-screen mobile device for watching their favorite videos and playing popular games. On the downside, the CHUWI-branded phablet doesn’t come cheap.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the recently launched phablet without emptying your pocket, it might interest you to know that the CHUWI HI9 Plus CWI532 has gone up for sale carrying a considerably reduced price tag on GearBest. Before we shed light on the discount, let us take a look at the awe-inspiring features that make the HI9 Plus CWI532 an irresistible phablet.

The HI9 Plus CWI532 sports an eye-catching 10.8 inches IPS, LCD QHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. The phablet is housed in a metal and plastic body which is augmented with a 2.5D curved glass screen.

Moreover, the phablet is powered by a MediaTek Helio X20 (MT6797) processor and packs an ARM Mali-T880 MP4, 780 MHz, 4-Cores GPU, under the hood. The HI9 Plus CWI532 phablet comes with 4GB of RAM and offers a 64GB of onboard storage (expandable up to 128GB) to save your favorite content.

On the photography front, the HI9 Plus CWI532 houses an 8.0-megapixel camera on the back and an 8.0-megapixel front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. On top of that, it features a slew of useful sensors like the ambient light sensor, e-compass, gyroscope, and proximity sensor.

Furthermore, the device comes with GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou navigation technology. The dual-SIM phablet runs on Android 8.0 Oreo OS and draws its juices from a robust 7000mAh battery. Weighing in at just 0.5000 kg, the HI9 Plus CWI532 is a compact phablet that you can carry everywhere you go.

While the aforesaid high-end features justify the steep price tag the HI9 Plus CWI532 usually carries, you can now buy this feature-laden phablet at a dropped price of just $189.99 on GearBest. This is a noteworthy 35% drop in the device’s original asking price of $292.45.

With 857 pieces still remaining, the promo is slated to end today. You can click here to visit the promotion page and take advantage of the discount.

Another ASUS ZenFone 6 (working) prototype surfaces in photos and hands-on video

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Nov 5, 2018

Last week, a couple of prototypes of the upcoming ASUS ZenFone 6 surfaced on the web. Those prototypes all had varying designs with one having a hole within the screen and another having its notch close to the top right corner. The similarity among all the prototypes is that none of them works as they are just dummies. New images and a hands-on video of another prototype has surfaced and this one actually works.

Unlike the ZenFone 5Z and Zenfone 5 which have notches in the top center of the screen, this Zenfone 6 has a small notch close to the top right corner. The notch is shaped just like the one on the Essential PH-1 and houses a camera.

Since the notch is now smaller and in a new position, the speaker has a new home – between the top bezel and the metal frame of the phone – and the slit is wider. The larger slit might mean the phone will have stereo speakers for a better audio experience.

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There is still a bezel at the bottom which appears to be the same thickness as that of the Zenfone 5Z. The power button is on the right and sits below the volume rocker and at the bottom of the phone is an audio jack, a USB-C port, and two speaker grilles.

This prototype has dual rear cameras and they are positioned in the middle of the device. Right below the sensors is an LED flash and an unusually shaped fingerprint scanner. ASUS seems to be gunning for a clean and simple look on the rear which explains why the cameras and the fingerprint scanner “share” the same housing.

The video shows the lockscreen and it reveals the phone also supports face unlock based on the message on the screen that says “Use fingerprint, face or swipe up to unlock¨.

Pre-Order Top Versions Of The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Smartphone At Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Nov 5, 2018

Slated to launch later this month, Xiaomi’s hotly-anticipated Mi Mix 3 smartphone has been subject to all sorts of speculations and leaks. The Mi Mix 3 is likely to become an instant hit among Xiaomi fans like its predecessors.

You can now pre-order different models of the upcoming phone at unbeatable prices on GeekBuying before they hit the store shelves. Moreover, we’ll show how you can save extra money during the checkout process.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 With 8GB RAM+256GB ROM

Looking for a big-screen smartphone that won’t burn a big hole in your pocket? You might want to take a gander at the Mi Mix 3 that sports a mammoth 6.39-inch FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2340×1080 pixels and offers an impressive array of features without setting you back a pretty penny.

The aforesaid model comes with 8GB of RAM and a hearty 256GB of non-expandable onboard storage. While you’d usually associate a steep price tag with a phone offering comparable features, this version of the Mi Mix 3 smartphone has gone up for pre-order carrying a reduced price tag of just $799.99.

This is a noteworthy reduction in the model’s original asking price of $1038.99. On top of that, you can apply coupon code IPEHAZAS to get an extra $40 off. In other words, you can use the aforesaid coupon to reduce your grand total to just $759.99 before placing your order.

You can follow this link to take advantage of the presale price, which will be valid only for a limited period of time.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 With 8GB RAM+128GB ROM

Likewise, you can pre-order the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM version of the Mi Mix 3 smartphone at a considerably dropped price of just $773.99 on GeekBuying. Note that the aforesaid version usually carries an $870.99 price tag.

Moreover, you can extend this discount by using coupon code CPHHZRKQ that helps you save an extra $84 before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button. After applying the coupon, your grand total reduces to only $689.99.

An absolute bargain at this price, the Mi Mix 3 packs a powerful Snapdragon 845, Octa core, 2.8GHz processor and an Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood. The phone houses a 212.0MP (Sony IMX363) + 12.0MP (Samsung S5k3M3) dual camera setup on the back and 24.0MP (Sony IMX576) + 2.0MP AI front-mounted cameras.

You can visit this link to check out the full specification of this version and avail the unmissable discount before the promo comes to an end.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 With 6GB RAM+128GB ROM

If you’re satisfied with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage to save your favorite content, you can pre-order this version at a considerably lowered price of just $649.99. This model will set you back $826.99 without the discount that Xiaomi is currently doling out.

Aside from receiving this discount, you can use coupon code FXJVPMUQ to get an additional $103 off at the time of checking out. This helps you reduce your grand total to just $589.99 without breaking much of a sweat.

The feature-laden Mi Mix 3 runs on MIUI 10-based Android 9 Pie OS and draws its juices from a robust 3200mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4+ and 10W wireless charging. You can click here to check out the rest of the specification and avail the discount.

Pre-Order Xiaomi Black Shark Helo Smartphone For Just $639.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Inside]

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Get A Noteworthy Discount On Xiaomi Black Shark Helo Smartphone

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Nov 5, 2018

Xiaomi announced the Black Shark Helo a week ago. Xiaomi was slated to make the long-awaited Black Shark gaming smartphone successor available to the public on November 10 but surprisingly, the Chinese electronics giant released it ahead of its scheduled launch date.

The Black Shark Helo went up for sale on official Mi online store on October 30th. Xiaomi’s founder Lei Jun made the announcement in a Weibo post, which also revealed that the Flash Sale will kick off at 8 PM local time.

Aside from that, Xiaomi is giving you an opportunity to pre-order the Black Shark Helo gaming smartphone at a considerably lowered price on GeekBuying. We’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process.

The Black Shark Helo gaming smartphone has gone up for pre-order bearing a dropped price $652.99 on GeekBuying. This noteworthy discount for the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM model, which would normally set you back $739.99.

You can extend this discount by applying coupon code YALPHHET at the time checking out. The coupon helps you save an extra $13 and bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $639.99 before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button.
An absolute bargain at this price, the Black Shark Helo smartphone replaces the LCD panel, used by its predecessor with 6.01 inches AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. It offers an aspect ratio of 18:9 at a pixel density of 402PPI.

The 2nd Generation Black Shark gaming phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 10nm Octa Core 2.8GHz processor and it packs a competent Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood. Moreover, the phone houses a 12.0MP+20MP dual camera setup on the back and a 20.0MP front shooter with AI Smart Beauty for selfies.

If you’re willing to shell out $721.99, you can go for the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM model, which usually carries an $869.99 price tag. Likewise, you can avail a 12% off on the 10GB RAM+256GB ROM version, which would normally set you back $1018.99, but can now be yours at a dropped price of just $897.99.

You can visit this link to check out the full specification and take advantage of presale price, which will only be valid for a limited period of time.

These leaked press renders show the OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple color variant

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Nov 5, 2018

Before the launch of the OnePlus 6T, there were reports the phone would come in a new purple color variant alongside the Mirror Black and Midnight Black variants. Unfortunately, OnePlus didn’t announce the color variant at the launch event. It appears the plan is to announce it at a later date. If you want to know what it looks like, then you should feast your eyes on these official press renders.

The OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple color variant is most likely covered in glass like the other variants. However, its purple gradient finish makes it stand out. The design reminds one of a dark sky briefly illuminated by lightning which gives it a purple appearance. Like the other variants, the Thunder Purple variant has black front bezels.

Other than the difference in colors, the Thunder Purple variant shares the same specs as the Midnight Black and Mirror Black variants. So you get a 6.4-inch optic AMOLED screen, a Snapdragon 845 processor, dual rear cameras (16MP + 20MP). There is also another 16MP sensor housed inside the notch.

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The OnePlus 6T boasts an in-display fingerprint scanner, a 3,700mAh battery and runs Android Pie out of the box.

Leaked OPPO A7 posters reveal colors & confirm battery capacity

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Nov 4, 2018

The OPPO A7 is expected to launch on the 13th of November. While we wait for an official confirmation from OPPO, more leaks keep surfacing. The latest is a set of official posters that confirms some of the phone’s features.

The posters show the phone in full glory. The display has a water-drop notch and there are dual cameras on the rear. If there was ever a OnePlus 6T mini/lite, there is a high chance it would look like this.

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One of the posters reveals the phone will come in Glaring Gold and Glaze Blue color variants while the other confirms it will have a waterdrop screen and pack a 4,230mAh battery.

The specs of the OPPO A7 show that the device is a rebranded Realme 2 that is sold in India. The A7 has a 6.2-inch HD+ screen, a Snapdragon 450 processor, 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of storage.

Motorola One Power running Android Pie seen on Geekbench

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Nov 4, 2018

The Motorola One Power is an Android One phone which means it runs stock Android. When it launched, it ran Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. However, Motorola promised that the phone will get updated to Android Pie before the end of the year.

Motorola seems keen on fulfilling its promise as a version of the phone running Android Pie has been seen on Geekbench. The phone was benchmarked on Friday, November 2.

Geekbench says the device is powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor which is weird as the Motorola One Power is powered by a Snapdragon 636 processor. The clock speed is low for a Snapdragon 660 phone but it is the same as that of other Snapdragon 636 powered-phones benchmarked on the site.

There is a chance the Android Pie update will arrive later this month. The update will bring new features such as a new navigation system, Android wellbeing app, app actions and slices, adaptive battery and adaptive brightness.

Smartisan to launch new products on November 6 including a tripod

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Nov 4, 2018

Smartisan has announced that it has an event scheduled for November 6 where it will unveil a bunch of new products. Based on the info on the poster, the launch will take place in the city of Chengdu, Sichuan.

Details of the products the Chinese manufacturer will launch on Wednesday have surfaced on the web thanks to registration pages set up on online retail site, Jingdong.

The pages reveal Smartisan will launch a new color variant of its flagship phone, the Smartisan R1. This new color variant will have 8GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.

OnePlus explains why the OnePlus 6T lacks key features including a notification LED

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Nov 4, 2018

Of all the phones that launched last week, the OnePlus 6T can be said to be the most popular of them all. The phone is an upgraded version of the OnePlus 6 which was released this year and it brings lots of new features but it also lacks some, the biggest of them being an audio jack.

Apart from the lack of an audio jack, the OnePlus 6T is also missing features such as wireless charging, an IP rating, a notification LED, and an Always-on-Display. OnePlus held an AMA session where it gave reasons for the lack of some of these features.

OnePlus said the removal of the notification LED was because owners could simply lift up their device or tap the display to see if they have notifications even without unlocking the device thanks to the ambient feature called lift up display.

They also said the removal of always-on-display is due to the feature causing a battery drain. The feature was originally present on the OnePlus 6 but was later removed via a software update. OnePlus says it is still considering the “functional value vs power consumption” of this feature before implementing it in future (likely via an update).

When asked about the lack of an IP-rating, Carl Pei said the OnePlus 6T is designed for everyday use and not for “edge cases”. So it will actually survive accidental spills and drops into a puddle since these are issues that might occur every day. However, it won’t survive if you take it diving since it is not an “everyday scenario”.

Qualcomm SM6150 and SM7150 mid-range processors in development, details surface

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Nov 3, 2018

A few weeks ago, Qualcomm announced a new chipset – the Snapdragon 675, an 11nm chipset specifically designed for gaming phones. News of two new chipsets from the manufacturer that also belong to the mid-range category has surfaced. The chipsets are said to be named SM6150 and SM7150.

According to Winfuture.de, who first reported about the two processors, information on the two chipsets have been seen on Github. Both are octa-core processors but with likely different GPU, CPU cores and or clock speeds. That isn’t all that was discovered about the two SoCs.

SM7150

The SM7150 is obviously the more powerful of the two. It appears the Github repositories contain specs of a test device as Winfuture.de mentions a 12MP + 13MP dual rear camera configuration and a 20MP front-facing camera. The display of the said device is said to be QHD+ which means it has an 18:9 or similar aspect ratio.

Most mid-range phones and upper mid-range phones usually stick to HD+ and FHD+, so it is interesting to see that this device has a QHD+ display. There is no info about the CPU and GPU of the SM7150.

SM6150

The SM6150 test device is said to have the same dual-camera setup on the rear as the SM7150 but a 13MP front-facing camera. It also has a 2160 x 1080 display (FHD+) which is reported as being at least 5.99-inches in size.

Lenovo S5 Pro vs Meizu Note 8 vs Honor 8C: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 3, 2018

In the last period, several companies managed to release very performing devices carrying price tags lower than €200. Smartphones which would be considered cool mid-rangers 1-2 years ago are now sold at more entry-level prices, that is why this is a wonderful period to get a new phone while saving money. Lenovo S5 Pro, Meizu Note 8 and Huawei Honor 8C are among the best alternatives in this price range: go ahead with this comparison if you want to learn more.

Lenovo S5 Pro vs Meizu Note 8 vs Huawei Honor 8C

	Lenovo S5 Pro	Meizu Note 8	Huawei Honor 8C
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	154.5 x 75.5 x 7.7 mm, 170 grams	153.6 x 75.5 x 7.9 mm	157.2 x 76 mm, 167 grams
DISPLAY	6.2 inches, 1080 x 2246 pixels, 402 ppi, 18.7:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.0 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, 18:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD	6.26 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels, 269 ppi, 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM , 128 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB	4 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM , 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, ZUI	Android 8 Oreo, Flyme OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 20 MP f/1.8 and f/2.6 Dual 20 + 8 MP f/2.2 front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3500 mAh, Fast Charging 18W	3600 mAh, Fast charging with mCharge	4000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

The design is the weakest point of these handsets, just like most of the devices sold for less than €200. But they are not ugly. They come with a full metal unibody design and similar looks. So, what you should choose depends on your tastes; we suggest to pay more attention to other specs instead of aesthetics.

Display

There is a very important difference between each of these displays. Meizu Note 8 is the only notchless device in this trio, while Honor 8C is the only to sport a lower resolution, so we do not recommend it if you want to see detailed images on your screen. Lenovo S5 Pro and Meizu Note 8 are more or less at the same level and they sport average Full HD+ IPS panels.

Specs & Software

When it comes to hardware specifications, Lenovo S5 Pro is the winner because of its more powerful SoC and the available memory configurations which do not offer less than 6 GB of RAM. Further, it has better connectivity thanks to a better Wi-Fi module and Bluetooth 5.0.

Camera

The cameras you can find on the Lenovo S5 Pro are the ones which convinced us the most. It has a great dual camera setup on the rear side with a bright f/1.8 aperture and the support to 2x optical zoom which allows zooming without losing detail. And it has a dual camera even on the front side, which supports the HDR technology.

Battery

With its efficient Snapdragon 632 chipset, its HD display, and its 4000 mAh battery, Huawei Honor 8C is the device providing the longest battery life. It is almost impossible to totally discharge it in just one day, even if you use it continuously. But note that it does not have a fast charging technology, so it takes some more time to fully charge it.

Price

Lenovo S5 Pro is definitely the most balanced and powerful handset, and it wins this comparison. You can get it and Meizu Note 8 for about €200/$227 in China, while Huawei Honor 8C was launched with a price tag around €170/$193. The second place goes to Huawei Honor 8C due to its longer battery life and a higher value for money in my opinion, even though Meizu Note 8 has a better display.

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Lenovo S5 Pro vs Meizu Note 8 vs Huawei Honor 8C: PROs and CONS

Lenovo S5 Pro

PROs

Original design
Better hardware
Very nice cameras
Stereo speakers

CONS

Nothing particular

Meizu Note 8

PROs

Good camera
Affordable price
Nice design
Big battery

CONS

No micro SD

Huawei Honor 8C

PROs

Biggest battery
Nice cameras
Very Affordable
micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

HD display

Motorola wireless charger gets certified, is this the end of Moto Mods?

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Nov 3, 2018

When Motorola announced the Moto Z3 we were pretty much disappointed. The phone is practically the Moto Z2 Force with a new and larger display, improved cameras, and a bigger battery. You still get the same Snapdragon 835 processor that powered last year’s flagships, Gorilla Glass 3, and support for Moto Mods.

It appears Motorola had a reason for not releasing a “proper” flagship. There are rumors that this year’s Moto Z series will be the last to have support for Mods as the design language for the series will be changed next year.

The first proof of that change in design is a new wireless charger that has been seen on the website of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). At the moment, Motorola doesn’t have a phone that supports wireless charging (built-in). However, there are some Moto Style shells that add wireless charging support to the Moto Z series.

We believe the next Motorola flagship will have wireless charging built-in instead of via an aftermarket add-on, hence the reason for making a wireless charger.

The wireless charger was certified yesterday and has model number CHR-0661. It is shaped like a disc like most wireless chargers and comes in black. On top, where your phone will lie, is the Motorola batwing logo and on the side is a LED indicator.