Get Great Discounts On Various Models Of Huawei P20 Pro Smartphone On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Nov 13, 2018

Yesterday, Xiaomi had teased that it will be introducing a new Lite model today. As promised, the Chinese manufacturer has confirmed this morning that starting from Nov. 16, it will be selling a new variant for the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite that includes 4 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 128 GB.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite and Mi 8 Pro are the first phone from the company to sell in color gradient versions. The base model of the Mi 8 Lite that features 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage is priced at 1,399 Yuan (~$201). The second variant that includes 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of inbuilt storage carries a price tag of 1,699 Yuan (~$244).

The highest configuration variant of the Mi 8 Lite costs 1,999 Yuan (~$288) and it features 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Xiaomi is yet to confirm on the pricing of the newly announced 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage model of the phone. The new handset may either be priced at 1,799 Yuan (~$259) or 1,899 Yuan (~$273).

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite that was announced in September this year alongside the Mi 8 Pro comes in attractive color options such as Twilight Gold, Dream Blue and Deep Sea Grey. The Snapdragon 660 chipset powers the smartphone and it features a 3,350mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 3.0 rapid charging technology.

The Mi 8 Lite features a 6.26-inch notched IPS LCD screen that supports FHD+ resolution. The backside of the phone features a vertical dual camera setup that comprises of a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The smartphone can capture amazing selfie shots since it features 24-megapixel front-facing camera. For security, it features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Read More: Xiaomi launching the latest Pocophone F1 in South Korea on November 19

The Mi 8 Lite smartphone has been recently made available in some of the European countries. There is no confirmation on whether markets outside of China will be receiving the 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition of the Mi 8 Lite.

Honor 10 Lite edition will be annnounced on November 21 in Beijing

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 13, 2018

In a new announcement made by Honor on official Weibo Handle, revealed that Honor 10 Lite edition would be made official on November 21st in Beijing, China. It’s another variant of Honor 10 which was launched earlier this year. There was speculation that Honor might announce Honor 10 Lite or 10i version, but now it is clear that they are going to launch Honor 10 Lite edition. It seems Honor wants to compete against Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite version which was launched last month with high-end specs.

As per the reports and rumors, it is believed that Honor 10 Lite edition will carry Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC. It will feature gradient color design as like of Xioami’s Mi 8 Lite. It will host dual rear camera and a fingerprint sensor on the back. Other specs and details have not been confirmed until now. We expect some more teasers before launch which will give us an overview of the device.

Honor has tied up with Chinese pop singer Zhu Zhengting as the Honor mobile’s Lite brand ambassador. He’s a pop singer and film actor in China born in 1996. Honor is not new in working with big stars, they have already worked with Zhao Liying, Hu Ge, Sun Yang, Bai Yu, and other public figures.

It is expected to be priced between 1000-2000 Yuan which is somewhat similar to the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite edition. It will be out in multiple RAM and storage variants and will run Android Oreo out of the box.

Read More: New poster teases launch of a new Honor phone, probably Honor 10 Lite or Honor 10i

Although, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite carries a 6.26-inch Full HD+ notched display with 1080×2280 pixels resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC powers it with Adreno 512 GPU. There’s a dual shooter of 12 megapixel+ 5 megapixel on the back while a 24-megapixel sensor sits on the front.

As far as the specs are concerned, then Honor 10 Lite appears to be in better position than the Mi 8 Lite. Still, we have to wait for the official announcement before we compare it with each other.

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Buy The ZTE Nubia X At Unbeatable Prices From These Online Stores!

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Nov 13, 2018

ZTE introduced a new smartphone dubbed the Nubia X to its popular Nubia brand in China on October 30th. While the phone grabbed everyone’s attention with its dual displays, the rest of its features are equally jaw-dropping.
If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on this feature-rich smartphone from ZTE without spending a lot of money, you’ve come to the right place. We have listed leading online stores where you can buy the Nubia X at unbeatable prices. So without further ado, let’s check out the details.

Buy ZTE Nubia X on Giztop

The new smartphone from ZTE has gone up for sale on Giztop, the official online store of GizmoChina. You can choose between 6GB RAM+64GB ROM and 8GB RAM+128GB ROM models of the smartphone.

While the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM variant will set you back $559 on Giztop, the other model that comes with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage is up for grabs bearing a slightly steeper $639 price tag. Both models are available in deep gray color version only.
You can follow this link in order to check out more details and buy the Nubia X without wasting time.

Buy ZTE Nubia X on AliExpress

ZTE’s Nubia X is quite an irresistible smartphone that offers a slew of exceptional features we normally associate with steeply priced mobile phones. You can buy the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM and 8GB RAM+128GB ROM models from AliExpress even if you’re living on a tight budget.

While the deep gray model with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage is currently up for grabs for $585.99, its larger, deep gray-tinted variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB is available for $649.99. You can avail a $4 off New User Coupon and take advantage of various other store promotions.

If the Nubia X has stirred your interest, all you need to do is to follow this link and buy your favorite variant from AliExpress.

You can add Mi earphone, Nubia earphone or Mi Band 3 along with your order and save $6.00 off every US $199 spent.

Buy ZTE Nubia X on GeekBuying

You can pre-order the Nubia X with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage at a heavily discounted price on GeekBuying. While the aforesaid model would normally carry a $765.99 price tag on online and offline shops, you can buy it for just $665.99 on GeekBuying.

You can follow this link to receive the discount before the promo ends.
Alternatively, you can go for the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM model if you fancy storing more data on your phone and performing advanced multi-tasking such as running multiple apps, browsing menus etc. at the same time. The model usually sells for $903.99 but has now gone up for pre-order for only $629.99 on GeekBuying.

You can head straight to this link and capitalize on the big discount before the promotion comes to an end.

Note that the discount is available only on the gray color version with 6GB RAM+64GB ROM and 8GB RAM+128GB ROM models.

Vivo Z1 Lite goes official in China with 1,098 Yuan (~$157) pricing

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Nov 13, 2018

On Nov. 1, Vivo had started receiving the pre-orders of the Vivo Z1 Lite in China. It was speculated that the handset would be hitting the Chinese market during the Singles’ Day sale in the country. The smartphone is now available for buying in the home market through official online storage of the company.

Vivo Z1 Lite Specifications and Features

The Vivo Z1 Lite has a notched display which makes it resemble the Vivo Z1 phone that was announced in May this year. The handset measures 154.81 x 75.03 x 7.89mm which is almost same as the Vivo Z1.

The 6.26-inch IPS LCD screen of the Vivo Z1 Lite supports Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. It carries support for 19:9 aspect ratio. Instead of the Snapdragon 660 chipset that powers the Vivo Z1, the Lite edition of the smartphone features the weaker Snapdragon 626 SoC.

The Vivo Z1 features 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. The newer Z1 Lite phone also features 4 GB of RAM. The inbuilt storage of the smartphone is 32 GB. For additional storage, the Z1 Lite offers a microSD card slot.

It comes with 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup on the rear side of the Vivo Z1 Lite. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the rear shell of the device. The notch at the front is the home for 16-megapixel selfie camera. The front shooter doubles up for face unlock function.

Read More: Vivo Y95 is now official; Specifications, features and pricing

The handset is running on Android 8.1 Oreo that is overlaid with FunTouch OS 4.5. It is backed by a 3,260mAh battery. There is no support for fast charging on the device. It includes usual connectivity features such as dual-SIM support, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB and 3.5mm audio jack.

The Vivo Z1 Lite is now available for buying with a price tag of 1,098 Yuan (~$157) in China. Apart from Aurora color gradient, the handset can be also bought in attractive Red and Black colors.

Samsung Galaxy F foldable phone concept video appears to tease design from all angles

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Buy the GOME U7 Mini Phone on Banggood at $99.99

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Nov 13, 2018

After many years, Samsung gave out some key information on the upcoming foldable phone from the company at the last week’s Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2018. The South Korean company had also revealed the flexible Infinity Flex Display that will be made available on the foldable smartphone. Concept Creator has shared a concept video of Samsung’s first foldable smartphone based on its official and leaked information to reveal its marvelous design from all angles.

Samsung Galaxy F fodlable phone concept — Source: Concept Creator

It is speculated that the Samsung’s first foldable phone would belong to the new Galaxy F series. The concept model of the Galaxy F foldable phone features an inner display and an outer display. The phone is equipped with a hinge so that it can be opened like a book. When folded, the concept model does not appear very thick.

The video begins by showcasing the hinge of the phone. Samsung had claimed at the SDC 2018 event that the Infinity Flex Display can be opened and closed slowly to prevent any damage to the inner display. The South Korean company has confirmed that the outer display of the phone measures 4.58 inches and the inner display measures 7.3 inches. The inner display will be supporting a resolution of 1536 2152 pixels and 4.2:3 aspect ratio. The outer display will support 840 x 960 pixels resolution and 21:9 aspect ratio.

The Galaxy F concept phone features a vertical dual camera setup with a dual-tone LED flash on its rear. The bottom edge of the front display features a USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack. A selfie camera is present on the top bezel of the outer screen.

One should be aware of the fact that the above video does not show the actual design of the final version of Samsung’s upcoming foldable phone. It is a concept model made out of the imagination and rumored information surrounding the smartphone.

A recent report has revealed that the South Korean company will be launching it along with 5G version of the Galaxy S10 smartphone in March next year. It is expected to carry a price tag of around $1,800.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite key specs and pricing leaked

What’s your opinion on the above renders? Will the alleged Galaxy F phone look better than the concept mode? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Winner List of Giveaway – Win a Xiaomi Smart Watch (5 units)

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Cheky Zhu

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Nov 13, 2018

Last week, Gizmochina along with Banggood is conducting 5 units Xiaomi Smart Watch as giveaway gift to 5 lucky readers through the buying GOME U7 Mini Phone event. Now, we will announce the winner list of this lucky draw in the form of the order number.

Here are the winners who win the Xiaomi Smart Watch:

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Congratulation for you to win the Xiaomi Smart Watch, and the gift will be sent to you by Banggood as soon as possible.

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

Buy Ninebot Segway ES1 No. 9 Folding Electric Scooter For Just $359.99 On GearBest

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Get 26% Off On Ninebot Segway ES1 No. 9 Folding Electric Scooter

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Nov 13, 2018

Marketed as an ideal choice from commuters in busy cities, college co-eds, and teenagers that are always on the move, the Segway ES1 is designed to deliver good speed and range. On top of that, it is extremely lightweight and easily foldable.

This Ninebot electric scooter is part of the Xiaomi Mijia ecosystem and it is a great choice even for a pleasure trip. It uses a powerful 500W motor and draws its juices from a robust 5.2Ah large capacity battery, ensuring your trip is perfect.

If you’ve been waiting to buy this folding e-bike without emptying your pocket, it might interest you to know that the Ninebot Segway ES1 has now gone up for sale carrying a considerably reduced price tag on GearBest. So without further ado, let’s check out the details.

While you’d normally end up spending a fortune on a top-branded electric scooter that boasts comparable features, this Ninebot electric scooter can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $359.99. This is a significant 26% decrease in the foldable scooter’s original asking price.

The irresistible Segway ES1 No. 9 electric scooter comes with a dual-brake system wherein it uses a digital brake as well as a mechanical brake with a 4m short braking distance for added security. You can fold it by clicking just one switch and its dimensions reduce to only 114 x 15 x 22cm, making it easily portable and space-saving.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Ninebot Segway ES1 electric scooter and avail the discount. If your order value exceeds $300, you can get a $47 off coupon to save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process.

Note that there were 991 pieces of the black color version remaining at the time of writing. It is also worth noting that the promo is slated to end in 17 days.

Buy Top-Branded Vacuum Cleaners At Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Nov 13, 2018

Looking for a cost-effective way to keep your surrounding clean and tidy? Look no further.

GeekBuying is currently offering a wide selection of vacuum cleaners at unbelievably lowered prices. In addition to taking advantage of the discount the site is doling out, you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process. Continue reading for details.

Xiaomi Viomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Offering a suction power equal to 1200Pa, the Xiaomi Viomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner is capable of removing even the most stubborn dirt. It usually carries a $462.94 price tag on online and offline stores, but you can now buy it for just $187.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a 59% discount that you can extend even further by saving an extra $10 with the help of coupon code 05GEEKBUY. While applying this coupon reduces your grand total to only $177.99, it will expire on November 13th.
For all EU stock, you can use coupon code 05GEEKBUY to get an extra $10 off their order value. In order words, you can bring your grand total down to just $189.99 at the time of checking out.

If your product is being shipped from an EU warehouse, it is worth noting that the vacuum cleaner will set you back $199 even with a 57% off on its retail price of $462.94. You can click here to avail the discount.

Xiaomi Roborock Xiaowa E20 Robot Vacuum Cleaner

You can switch on and control the Xiaomi Roborock vacuum cleaner remotely using the Mi Home APP. The Roborock Xiaowa E20 has 13 types of sensors and it can deliver an accurate cleaning map in real time so that you know which location is cleaned and the area you missed.

While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a feature-laden robot vacuum cleaner that can perform comparable tasks, the Roborock Xiaowa E20 Robot Vacuum Cleaner can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $259.99 on GeekBuying.
This 42% discount on the device’s retail price of $446.81 will be valid until the promo ends today. You can use coupon code 06GEEKBUY to get an additional $15 off before placing your order.

The coupon helps you decrease your already lowered grand total to only $244.99. Note that the coupon is slated to expire on November 13th. You can follow this link to take advantage of the discount and use the coupon before it lapses.

Xiaomi Roborock Xiaowa Plus E35 Robot Vacuum Cleaner

This Xiaomi branded robot is capable of sweeping straightly whether it is lifting, after obstacles, or even walking on flat ground. It is equipped with 13 types of sensors and various data has been fused into the robot so that it can generate sweeping maps in real time in a bid to determine the location to scan and sweep.

You’d usually end up emptying your pocket to buy the Xiaowa Plus E35, but Xiaomi is offering this feature-laden robot vacuum cleaner at a dropped price of only $299.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 51% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $ 614.99.
On top of that, you can apply coupon code 06GEEKBUY to save an extra $15 at the time of checking out. This helps you reduce your order value to just $284.99 even before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

Since the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing and the above-mentioned coupon is slated to expire on November 13th, it is imperative that you follow this link without wasting if you’re interested in buying the Xiaowa Plus E35 at an unbeatable price.

360 S6 Automatic Robotic Vacuum Cleaner

The 360 S6 Automatic Robotic Vacuum Cleaner has gone up for sale carrying a heavily discounted price tag on GeekBuying. While it normally sells for $480.99 on online and offline shops, the S6 vacuum cleaner is now available for only $309.99 on GeekBuying.
On top of that, you can apply coupon code 06GEEKBUY and get an additional $15 off without breaking much of a sweat. Your order value drops instantly to only $294.99 as soon as you apply the coupon, which is valid only until November 13th.

You can head straight to this link to get the discount before the promo ends in 1 day.

Xiaomi Mijia Roborock S55 Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2

The S55 boasts an impressive array of features that make it an irresistible robot vacuum cleaner. For instance, it features a high-precision LDS sensor that can scan your room at 5 x 360 degrees per second.

The Mi robot cleaner 2 employs its reliable SLAM algorithm in order to map the most favorable cleaning path around a location. You can use the Mi Home APP to customize the cleaning location on the generated map and let the vacuum robot clean the specific location.

While these high-end specs completely justify the steep $627.69 price steep the Mi robot cleaner 2 normally carries, you can now buy it for just $439.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 30% reduction in the device’s original selling price.
In addition to availing the discount, you can apply coupon code TVWMGEEP to get an extra $141 off before checking out. In other words, you can bring your already discounted grand total further down to only $378.99 simply by using the aforesaid coupon.

On the downside, the promo will be coming to an end soon. The coupon is also likely to expire shortly. To ensure you do not end up missing the opportunity to buy S55 Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2 at a discounted price, just follow this link.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite key specs and pricing leaked

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Nov 13, 2018

Last week, Samsung had unveiled the Infinity Flex Display technology at its Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2018 event that was held in San Francisco, U.S. Through the same platform, the South Korean company had revealed Infinity-U, Infinity-V, Infinity-O and New Infinity display designs that it will be using on its future smartphones. Popular tipster Benjamin Geskin has claimed that the budget version of the Galaxy S10 will be featuring the Infinity-O display. He also shared key information on the specs and pricing of the phone.

The budget version of the Galaxy S10 will probably carry “Lite” moniker and it is expected to get announced alongside the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in February in the coming year. The Infinity-O display that is now rumored to be available on the S10 Lite will provide users with an impressive screen space since there will be slimmer bezels all around the screen. For the selfie camera, the display of the S10 Lite will feature a small cut-out at the top-left corner.

Previous rumors had claimed that the Galaxy S10 Lite would be equipped with a single rear camera. According to Geskin, the rear panel of the Galaxy S10 Lite will be equipped with a dual camera setup. It is speculated that it may feature a horizontally arranged dual camera system. Like the Galaxy A7 (2018) smartphone that was announced recently, the Galaxy S10 Lite is also expected to feature a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

The tipster is not sure about the chipset that will be powering the S10 Lite. He has claimed that either the Snapdragon 845 or the upcoming Snapdragon 8150 will be fueling the smartphone. The S10 Lite is tipped to arrive in variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. As far as pricing is concerned, the handset is likely to be priced between $650 and $750.

Read More: Expected release date and price for Samsung Galaxy F

What do you think about the aforementioned rumored specifications of the Galaxy S10 Lite? Do you think that the Infinity-O is an attractive display design? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

Xiaomi launching the latest Pocophone F1 in South Korea on November 19

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 13, 2018

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has a high reputation for releasing quality smartphones that offer great value for money. The company left the industry stunned when the Pocophone F1 was announced recently. The flagship device turned out to be the cheapest Snapdragon 845 phone around. Apart from the chipset and cheap pricing, the design and entire hardware setup of the Poco F1 is also impressive. The device is gradually rolling out globally in different countries and now, South Korea is the next in line. Xiaomi has disclosed that the Pocophone F1 will go on sale in South Korea on November 19 through SK Telecom, KT and LG U+. Only the version with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage will be available an will adopt a price tag of KRW 430,000 (€340).

This development will seethe Pocophone F1 becoming the first Chinese smartphone that will be sold by all three major carriers in the country. In addition, the phone is also already available via some third-party retailers such as Expansys at even a discount price of KRW 370,000 (€290). We expect the affordable flagship model to attain outstanding sales figures just as was recorded in India where it broke Flipkart’s record for the fastest-selling flagship with nearly 70 thousand units sold in 5 minutes.

As a reminder, the Pocophone F1 or Poco F1 features a massive 6.18-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels at an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. It is housed in a plastic body and has a Corning Gorilla Glass on top for added protection. As stated, you get a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor along with an Adreno 630 graphics processing unit. The model on offer comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB storage. Also, there is a higher variant with 128GB of onboard storage. We’re sure that variant isn’t going to be available just yet.

The Lenovo Z5 Pro Goes Up For Pre-Order On Giztop; See Details

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Pre-Order The Lenovo Z5 Pro On Giztop

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Nov 13, 2018

Lenovo took the wraps off the Z5 Pro earlier this month and now, the long-awaited handset has gone up for pre-order on Giztop.

Before we shed more light on the pre-order, let us take a gander at the exceptional features and high-end specs that makes the Lenovo Z5 Pro an irresistible smartphone. The recently unveiled Z5 Pro sports an eye-catching 6.39-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution.

The screen is fenced in equally appealing 2.07mm slim bezels. Moreover, the Z5 Pro boasts a 95.06 percent screen-to-body and has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Under the hood, it packs a powerful octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 AIE chipset along with a highly competent Adreno 616 GPU.

Moreover, the Lenovo Z5 Pro ships with 6GB of RAM and you can choose from 64GB and 128GB storage models. On the downside, the device does not feature an external storage slot.
The 6GB RAM+64GB ROM model will set you back $359, while the slightly larger variant offering 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage is up for pre-order bearing a $409 price tag on Giztop. Both models are available in black color version.

As far as photography is concerned, the Z5 Pro houses a 16MP+24MP Sony AI dual-camera module on the back. Up front, there’s a 16MP+8MP dual camera setup for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. It comes with Infrared face recognition support.

Furthermore, the Z5 Pro runs on ZUI 10.0-based Android Oreo OS and draws its juices from a 3350mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. The Lenovo-branded phone is crammed with useful sensors like accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass and a fifth-generation photo-electric under-display fingerprint sensor.

You can head straight to this link to check out more details and pre-order the Lenovo Z5 Pro on the official online store of GizmoChina. Note that the pre-order will start shipping within 10 to 15 days.

Nokia rolls out Android 9.0 pie closed beta recruitment for Nokia X7 (Nokia 7.1 Plus)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 12, 2018

HMD Global is sure having a great time in its bid to revive the once ailing Nokia brand so far, the Finnish company has been successful in its mission. Apart from releasing good smartphones, the company is also ensuring it offers fans regular software updates. Thus, the new Nokia X7 that was announced in China about this time last month is now set to get updated to Android Pie.

Nokia X7 a.k.a Nokia 8.1 — Nokia X7 will launch outside China as the Nokia 8.1

The Nokia X7 moniker is exclusive to China while the global version is tipped to launch as Nokia 7.1 Plus in no distant time. So, this article is about the China-exclusive mode which came running Android 8.1 Oreo under Google’s Android One program. There are indications that HMD has started recruiting beta testers for the Nokia X7 to try out an early version of the Android 9.0 Pie update.

The recruitment is carried out on the company’s Weibo account and is open to persons who are running the official launch software and have never unlocked or rooted the model. Since this is an early build, intending testers are adviced to back up their data in case something goes wrong. As stated before, this is a closed beta so, testers are even required to sign a confidentiality agreement. We expect the company to launch a broader open beta testing programme that would accommodate more persons and would eventually give birth to the release of a stable ROM. The early update also implies that when the model is launched for the global market, it wouldn’t take long before getting Android Pie update.

Mi MIX 2S camera samples after Night Mode upgrade

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 12, 2018

The Mi MIX 2S is one of the Xiaomi phones that has received the Mi MIX 3‘s Night Mode camera feature. Chinese photographer, Cai Shi, already got the update and decided to give it a spin. Below are camera samples that were taken with night mode on. The ones directly below is compared with another one taken with the normal mode.

The picture above does show there is a significant improvement when you shoot with Night Mode on. You can see the scales on the dragon statue and even the grooves inside its mouth. However, night mode isn’t perfect. For example, in the third image below, the photo seems overexposed.

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Nevertheless, Night Mode is a welcome addition and will come in handy in a lot of situations. Hopefully, future updates will improve the results. Also, photo editing apps can be helpful if you want to edit pictures that are too bright.

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Two new OPPO phones with big batteries and large displays appear on TENAA

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 12, 2018

OPPO seems to have two new mid-range phones in development. The two phones have appeared on TENAA as the OPPO PBBM30 and the OPPO PBBT30.

The OPPO PBBM30 and OPPO PBBT30 share the same specs, so they are most likely network variants. They have 6.2-inch 1520 x 720 displays. TENAA says the processor in both phones is a 1.8GHz octa-core chipset paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

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On the back of the phones is a 13MP + 2MP dual camera system while an 8MP camera sits in front. The cameras are arranged horizontally based on the images provided. The phones don’t have a fingerprint scanner but there should be Face Unlock.

TENAA reveals they run Android 8.1 Oreo but expect ColorOS on top. Under the hood is a 4,100mAh battery. There is also support for storage expansion (256GB max.). Both phones will be available in black and red. Their dimensions are given as 156.1 x 75.7 x 8.2 mm and they weigh 170g.

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Android Q will upgrade Split-screen feature to allow two apps run actively without pausing

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 12, 2018

One of the awesome features of smartphone interface provided by latest Android versions is the multi-window operations. The feature has existed in different forms over the years until the release of Android Nougat which brought a predictable and uniform implementation of multi-window support. Presently, there are three different multi-window modes: split-screen, freeform, and picture-in-picture which is available for phones in Android Oreo.

The split-screen feature lets users run two apps side by side but that isn’t entirely true. Usually, the two apps can not run in real-time as one will be paused while the other one is active. For instance, if a user tries to run a gaming app and watch a video at the same time, if the video is active, the game will be paused and vice versa. Users will need to click on the on the window they want to be active before it will start running. Presently, there is no provision in stock Android to retain both apps as active and Android Pie has no solution. However, that will soon change with the coming Android Q. thanks to Android’s recently added support for foldable smartphones.

Google is now reportedly introducing a new feature called “multi-resume” which is set to become mandatory in Android Q. The multi-resume feature will make it possible for multiple apps to be open and actually be running at the same time. Google will also start allowing manufacturers to keep all apps resumed/active when in multi-window. At present, this feature is available on Samsung latest models with the “MultiStar” module in Good Lock and in no distant time, native support will be available on all Android devices. There is even the possibility of the feature becoming available on Android Pie but since it has shipped, both the OEM and the app will have to opt-in in order to test this feature on an existing Android Pie device. This will be a joint effort of OEMs and app developers and since it is a good feature, it might get adopted early. Thus, OEMs will need to roll out an update to include support for multi-resume on the particular smartphone, and the app developer also needs to include a special tag in their Manifest to enable functionality for their particular app.

Android Q will, however, come with the multi-resume support as a mandatory behaviour. This is a sure indication that foldable smartphones will be the trend of 2019 as the feature is very much need for the interface to work with fluidity. Large screen smartphones and phones with split-screen support will find the feature beneficial as it would allow multitasking with ease.

Expected release date and price for Samsung Galaxy F

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 12, 2018

The highlight of Samsung‘s Developer Conference was the announcement of its foldable smartphone. While we did see the device in action and had a glimpse of the new One UI designed for it, there was no specific information on when it would be revealed.

Details have surfaced from Korea about a likely release date not only for the phone which has been dubbed the Galaxy F but also the Galaxy S10 series.

According to The Korea Herald, the Galaxy F and the Galaxy S10 series will be launched in March 2019. This will be after their official unveiling at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

The launch of the Galaxy S series isn’t unusual since that is more or less the period they get unveiled but since Samsung already said the Galaxy F would launch before the second half of the year, the March release date isn’t out of place.

Samsung also revealed to the press that it plans to make at least a million units of the phone at first and see how the reception is before making more. However, it won’t be cheap. Unconfirmed sources have said it will be priced at about $1800 which would make it one of Samsung’s most expensive phones.

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Vivo Y95 is now official; Specifications, features and pricing

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Nov 12, 2018

Vivo has recently launched the Vivo Y97 in China. In the recent past, India had received the Vivo Y93 smartphone. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has silently announced the Vivo Y95 smartphone in Philippines. The Vivo Y95 is said to be the successor of the Vivo Y83 smartphone. In terms of specs, the handset slots itself between the Vivo Y93 and Vivo Y95 smartphones.

Vivo Y95 Specifications and Features

The Vivo Y95 is fitted with a 6.22-inch notched IPS LCD screen. It produces HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The handset was speculated to feature the MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, but publications from Philippines are claiming that it is powered by Snapdragon 439 SoC which is also present under the hood of the Vivo Y93 phone.

The SoC of the Vivo Y95 is coupled with 4 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 64 GB. The Vivo Y93 is also equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage. The newly announced Vivo phone also features a microSD card slot for more storage. Like the Vivo Y93, the Y95 is also backed by a 4,030mAh battery.

The Vivo Y95 features 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. Again, the same configuration dual camera module is present on the Y93 phone. Instead of the 8-megapixel front-facing camera, the Y95 is blessed with a 20-megapixel selfie shooter that is equipped with AI capabilities and face beauty. The FunTouch OS 4.5 UI based Android 8.1 Oreo OS comes preloaded on the phone. The front camera of the phone can be used for face unlock function. A fingerprint reader is also available on the backside of the smartphone.

Vivo Y95 Pricing and Release Date

The Vivo Y95 is now available for buying Vivo shops across Philippines and also through partnered online stores. The handset carries a price tag of 13,999 PHP (~$262). The handset comes in color gradient choices like Starry Night Black and Aurora Red.

There is no confirmation on the other markets that will be receiving the Vivo Y95 phone. The smartphone is expected to arrive in India. It is expected to be priced under Rs. 15,000 (~$206).

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