Buy Xiaomi Mi 8 Smartphone For Only $409.99 On GearBest

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Oct 20, 2018

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition smartphone garnered huge popularity among Xiaomi fans after hitting the store shelves in May this year despite carrying a steep price tag. In order to make the coveted phone available to cost-conscious buyers, the Chinese electronics giant is offering it at a dropped price on GeekBuying.

But there’s more for you to cheer about. Xiaomi is also giving buyers who are on a tight budget an opportunity to save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process.

Before we shed more light on the details, let us take a gander at the high-end specs and awe-inspiring features that make the Mi 8 Explorer Edition quite an irresistible smartphone. The phone sports a mammoth 6.21 inches AMOLED FHD+ display with 1080 x 2248 pixel resolution for an unmatched viewing experience.
The phone is housed in a sturdy aluminum alloy body with Corning Gorilla Glass on top for added protection. Under the hood, it packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Octa core, 2.8GHz processor along with Adreno 630 GPU to ensure you can play popular games and watch your favorite videos without any sort of interruption.

Moreover, this dual-SIM smartphone comes with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of non-expandable onboard storage. On the photography front, it houses a 12.0MP+12.0MP dual-camera setup on the back and a 20.0MP front shooter for selfies.

While you’d usually associate a steep price tag with a phone offering comparable features, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition can now be yours at a dropped price of just $719.99 on Banggood. This is a noteworthy 28% drop in the device’s original asking price of $999.99.

Aside from taking advantage of this discount, you can use coupon code UWPEOHVZ to save an extra $189.97. In other words, you can bring your already discounted grand total further down to just $639.99 by using the aforesaid coupon while placing your order.

On the downside, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing. You can follow this link without losing time to avail the discount and use the coupon to save extra money.

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The Alfawise X 3200 Lumens HD 1080P Smart Projector To Go Up For Sale On GearBest

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Get Notified As New Stock Of Alfawise X 3200 Lumens HD 1080P Smart Projector Arrives On GearBest

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Oct 20, 2018

Although the market is already brimming with high-end projectors, various brands continue to introduce more steeply-priced projectors. But if you’re in the market for a cost-effective projector that offers large projection size, you might want to take a look at the Alfawise X 3200 Lumens HD 1080P Smart Projector.

Staying true to its reputation for crafting high-end electrical appliances, Alfawise designed the X 3200 Lumens HD 1080P Smart Projector with a large projection size of 200-inch for an unmatched viewing experience. Moreover, its energy-saving LED lamp supports high brightness up to 3200 lumens.

The X 3200 Lumens HD 1080P Smart Projector boasts a slew of other awe-inspiring features like dual-band Wi-Fi, a native resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and 4K video support.

This Alfawise-branded projector packs a powerful octa-core 1.5GHz Amlogic S905X processor and 1GB of RAM, under the hood. It offers a hearty 8GB of onboard storage and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, which is pretty good for the price tag it usually carries.
In terms of wireless connectivity, it offers 2.4G + 5G dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth options that you can use to connect your device with the projector. If you’re a health conscious person, it may interest you to know that the device offers radiation-free performance making it a perfect home theater option. Alternatively, you can use it for playing gaming, singing etc.

The Alfawise X comes with a remote controller, which is backed by 2 x AAA batteries. With a throw ratio of 1.67:1, it has a projection distance of 1.5m to 6m. As if that weren’t enough, it features a slew of other connectivity options like VGA, USB, AV, and HDMI.

If the Alfawise X 3200 Lumens HD 1080P Smart LED Projector has stirred your interest, you can follow this link to check out its full specification. You can activate the ‘Arrival Notice’ button so as soon as the new stock arrives, you’ll receive an email from GearBest.

Pre-Order Bakeey M20 And K6 Smartwatches At Heavily Discounted Price On Banggood [Coupon Inside]

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Oct 20, 2018

Staying true to its reputation for delivering feature-laden smart wearables at unbeatable prices, Bakeey recently introduced two new smartwatches dubbed the Bakeey M20 and Bakeey K6 earlier this year.

Much to the delight of fitness-purists who have been waiting to buy a Bakeey-branded smartwatch without spending a lot of money, the above-mentioned smartwatches have gone up for pre-order carrying heavily discounted price tags on Banggood. But that’s not all.

Aside from shedding light on the discount, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of more money at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

Bakeey M20 Smart Watch

Sporting a 1.3-inch IPS display with a screen resolution of 240×240 pixels, the M20 is an irresistible smartwatch. It adopts an appealing square-shaped display that shows the content in a large font to ensure easy readability.

On top of that, the M20 comes with multiple special features such as sleep tracking, sedentary reminder, distance, calories, and multi-sport modes. Moreover, the watch is capable of notifying the wearer about incoming calls. Its IP67 rating offers protection against liquids.

While you’d normally expect a smartwatch offering comparable features to set you back a pretty penny, the Bakeey M20 can now be yours at a dropped price of just $21.99 on Banggood. This is a noteworthy 45% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $39.99.

You can get an additional $7 off simply by applying coupon code 14m20 during the checkout process. In other words, you can use the coupon to bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $14.99 before you proceed to checkout.

Moreover, you can choose from the black, orange and blue color variants. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, just follow this link without wasting time since the coupon is likely to expire soon.

Bakeey K6 Smart Watch

The K6 sports an eye-catching 1.3-inch full touchscreen display, paired with cool 3D UI for an unmatched wearing experience. The watch is extremely easy to operate while doing sports or just casual business.

It features a dial with a mechanical drawing which is further augmented with a standard 22mm detachable leather strap. Furthermore, the Bakeey K6 smartwatch is IP68 rated so you can wear it while washing hand, taking shower or even when you go for a swim.

As if that weren’t enough, Bakeey is giving cost-conscious buyers more to cheer about by doling out a noteworthy discount on the K6 smartwatch. Thanks to the discount, this Bakeey-branded smartwatch can now be yours at a reduced price of just $28.99.
The popular smartwatch maker is offering a 47% discount on its recently unveiled smartwatch that usually carries a $54.99 price tag. On the downside, this discount will be valid for the first 200 pieces of orange, brown and gold color variants only.

The next 500 pieces will sell for $33.99 while the remaining 1000 pieces will set you back $49.99. So if you want to avail the discount, it is imperative that you head straight to this link without losing time.

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro face unlock in the spotlight: gets fooled by two guys with beards and short hair

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Oct 19, 2018

Huawei decided to tow the line of Apple by including a 3D Face Unlock technology on its latest flagship Mate 20 Pro. The device can be unlocked using an in-display fingerprint sensor and the 3D face recognition technology. Tech blog Android Pit has reported a recent discovery that the Huawei Mate 20 Pro3D face recognition can be unlocked by a person with some resemblance to the original owner of the phone.

According to the report, the review copy that was received was being passed around in the office, apparently for everyone to catch a glimpse. But interestingly, a second person who with a slight resemblance to the original user was able to unlock the phone using the Face unlock feature. Repeated tests showed that the feature isn’t very secure. A second Huawei Mate 20 Pro unit was used for the test and the result was still the same thing. Although Huawei had issued a disclaimer about the insecure nature of the 3D Face Unlock, we don’t expect it to open so easily despite both persons having similar looks. Even in this case, there are some key features separating both persons although they are both full-bearded and have short hair. First, the two men have different skin colours, different contours, eye colour. Also, one of the men uses glasses while the other one doesn’t.

It must be noted that both copies of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro use the same software version, with build number 9.0.0.113 (C432E10R1P16). In that case, the easiest explanation that can be adduced is that it could be a software glitch and should be something an update should fix. Since both units are earlier models, the same problem may not be on the commercial units.

Honor Magic 2 leaked photo reveals blue, black variants with triple rear cameras

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Oct 19, 2018

A fresh image of the upcoming Honor Magic 2 smartphone has surfaced on Weibo. The leaked image not only showcases its two color variants, but also reveals that it will be the first Honor to arrive with triple rear cameras.

The Honor Magic 2 leaked photo shows that it is equipped with mirror glass back. The glass rear appears to be curved on all the four sides.

The blue variant of the phone has a tint of purple on it. The top-left corner has a triple camera system. At the top is the LED flash followed by the two sensors. The third sensor is placed after a small gap. The “AI Vision” text can be seen below the third camera sensor. The Honor branding can be seen at the bottom-left corner of the device.

Black is the other color variant of the smartphone. Instead of the Honor branding, the handset has a strange “Eiffel” text. Also, instead of “AI Vision” present on the blue variant, “Dual Lens” is mentioned below the third camera sensor of the black variant.

There is no fingerprint scanner on the rear side of the smartphone. Rumors have it that it will be equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader. Honor has already confirmed that the Magic 2 smartphone will be sporting a manual slider design. It will be the first phone from the company to be fueled by Kirin 980 chipset. It will also carry support for 40W superfast charging. It is speculated that the smartphone could be equipped with a graphene-based battery.

Read More: Huawei Mate 20 Pro AnTuTu scores surpass 300k mark

The other specifications and pricing of the Honor Magic 2 are still under the wraps. The handset is scheduled to get official on Oct. 31.

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Samsung W2019 leaked photos reveal its design from all angles

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Oct 19, 2018

The Samsung W2019 clamshell flagship phone was recently spotted on the website TENAA, the telecom authority from China. The W2019 smartphone will be arriving as a successor for the W2018 that was announced in December 2017. Probably, the South Korean company could be planning to launch the smartphone around the same time. Freshly leaked photos of the Samsung W2019 have appeared on Weibo to reveal its design from all angles.

The leaked images of the Samsung W2019 show that it is equipped with dual displays. One of them is present on the outside of the device while the other can be seen after flip opening it.

A horizontal dual camera setup is located on the backside of the W2019. The Samsung W2018 has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The W2019 seems to be equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

The overall appearance of the Samsung W2019 does not deviate much from its predecessor. An earpiece and a selfie shooter are positioned above the inner screen. A directional pad and a numeric keypad are available on the other half of the device.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 launched in India for Rs. 57,900 ($786)

The TENAA listing of the Samsung W2019 contains minimum details such as dimensions, display and battery size. It has revealed that the phone is equipped with a pair of 4.2-inch display that probably carries support for Full HD resolution like Samsung W2018. It is packed with a 3,000mAh battery. The handset measures 132.9 x 63.2 x 17.3mm. Since the W2018 was powered by Snapdragon 835, it is likely that the W2019 flip phone will arrive with Snapdragon 845 chipset.

The Samsung W2019 that has a model number SM-W2019 has been certified by Wi-Fi Alliance, Bluetooth SIG, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and TENAA. These certifications have revealed that the launch of Samsung W2019 smartphone may not be far away.

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Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 58-inch variant launched, priced at 2999 yuan (~$433)

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Oct 19, 2018

Xiaomi has today announced a new Mi TV 4A variant for the Chinese market. The new model comes with a 58-inch display and will retail for a decent 2999 yuan (~$433) price tag, except that you won’t likely get it at that amount outside China.

The Mi TV 4A series is supposed to be an affordable series and was first unveiled in China in March last year. The series was first unveiled in 43-inch, 49-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch models and later on, a cheaper 32-inch model was launched. The 43-inch and 49-inch models feature a 1080p resolution on their displays, while the 55-inch and 65-inch models are the high-end versions both having 4K display resolution a piece. The latest 58-inch model also comes with a 4K HDR screen.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 58-inch is powered by a quad-core 64-bit high-performance Amlogic T962 clocked at 1.5GHz while the graphics aspect is powered by a Mali 450 750MHz GPU. The processor is paired with 2GB of RAM. The device also offers up to 8GB of flash memory as against 32GB of eMMC5.1 flash memory on other versions. In addition, the Mi TV 4A 58-inch version comes with support for HDR10, a static contrast ratio of 5000:1, refresh rate of 60Hz, viewing angle of 178 °, and the latest UHD HLG while also supporting the Dolby Vision format. The Mi TV 4A comes in Smart just like Xiaomi’s range of Mi TV, sporting a dual-band WiFi connection, as well as Bluetooth 4.2. The Bluetooth connectivity allows the TV to connect with accessories such as Bluetooth mouse, speakers, keyboard, gaming pad and others.

The smart TV is also equipped with Xiaomi’s PatchWall artificial intelligence system with voice control. The system can intelligently learn the user’s preference based on usage habits. It comes with 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports and antenna, AV input to connect the set-top box, S / PDIF and other interfaces.

The Mi TV 4A 58-inch is available in black colour only and is priced at 2999 yuan (~$433) which is pretty reasonable considering the features. The Mi TV 4A model is already on reservation via Mi.com and would go on sale from October 28 in China.

Huawei Nova 3 has a Special Millenium Custom Red Edition in China, Features Jackson Yee’s Autographed Photo

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Oct 19, 2018

Huawei Nova 3 was announced back in July alongside the Nova 3i in China. Both the phones have since debuted in a number of international markets including India and Taiwan. Now, the company has released a special edition of the Nova 3 model in its home country. This edition comes in a red acacia color option in just one 6+128GB storage variant.

When compared to the regular edition, there are a few aesthetic changes in this special edition of the Nova 3. China loves red, this edition has red all over including the box as well as the phone. The phone has a special packaging that comes in red (of course), with a special case and the phone coming in the acacia red color option. Whats more, you get an autographed photo of Jackson Yee, the popular Chinese singer and actor in the box.

RELATED: Nokia 7.1 vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1 vs Huawei Nova 3i: Specs Comparison

Apart from these aesthetic changes, the rest of the specs remain the same. So you have the same Kirin 970 processor with 6.3-inch display, 6GB of RAM, (16+24MP) dual cameras at the back and (24+2MP) dual cameras up front, and a large 3750mAh battery on board.

This special edition is priced at 2999 Yuan ($432) and will go on sale starting October 20.

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Asus Zenfone Lite L1 vs Lenovo K9 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Oct 19, 2018

Asus, Lenovo and Xiaomi recently released new devices in the most affordable price range: the one under €100. We are talking about Asus Zenfone Lite L1, Lenovo K9 and Xiaomi Redmi 6A. Unlike many other devices in the same price range, all of these handsets are able to offer a complete user experience without important issues under every point of view. So if you have a very low budget, choosing one of these smartphones would be a very good decision. Let’s discover them more deeply with a specs comparison.

Asus Zenfone Lite L1 vs Lenovo K9 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A

	Asus Zenfone Lite L1	Lenovo K9	Xiaomi Redmi 6A
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	147.3 x 71.8 x 8.2, 140 grams	153.8 x 72.9 x 8 mm, 155 grams	147.5 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm, 145 grams
DISPLAY	5.45 inches, 720 x 1440p (HD+), 295 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD	5.7 inches, 720 x 1440p (HD+), 282 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD	5.45 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels, 295 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, quad-core 1.4 GHz	MediaTek Helio P22, octa-core 2 GHz	MediaTek Helio A22, quad-core 2 GHz
MEMORY	2 GB RAM, 16 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD slot	2 GB RAM, 16 GB – 3 GB RAM, 32 GB, micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	13 MP f/2.0 5 MP f/2.4 front camera	Dual 13 + 5 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4 Dual 13 + 5 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4 front camera	13 MP f/2.2 5 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	3000 mAh	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

If the design is important for you, we have bad news. All of these devices have a plastic body instead of a glass or metal body that you usually find on mid-rangers and flagships. But Lenovo K9 is almost as beautiful as glass devices thanks to its reflective back which reminds a lot of Honor devices with glass backs. Instead, Asus Zenfone Lite L1 and Xiaomi Redmi 6A have a more anonymous plastic design which is all but attractive.

Display

Given that these devices have a very similar viewing quality as they are low-end IPS panel with HD+ resolution, the only important difference between them is the size. With 5.7 inches, Lenovo K9 has a bigger display than its opponents, and this is important if we think that most of people prefer bigger displays. However, this makes the handset have a lower level of detail due to the lower pixel density, as well as a bigger overall size.

Specs & Software

Lenovo K9 has the most powerful hardware side as it features a midrange processor, while the other twos have an entry-level SoC. Lenovo K9 boasts an octa-core Helio P22 chipset by MediaTek running at a max frequency of 2 GHz. Note that it is only available with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, while its opponents have a more affordable 2/16 GB configuration. Xiaomi Redmi 6A is the only one with a customized UI (MIUI) and should receive more software support in the long term.

Camera

When it comes to the camera department, Lenovo K9 is the most interesting handset as it sports four cameras: two on the back and two on the front with a front-facing LED flash. These cameras allow capturing depth info in a more accurate way in order to deliver a better bokeh effect. On the other hand, Asus Zenfone Lite L1 has a brighter aperture for the rear camera and this should allow capturing more light for better shots in low light conditions. But overall, Lenovo K9 wins.

Battery

We got no much to say about the batteries as they all feature the same capacity: 3000 mAh. And given that Zenfone Lite L1 and Lenovo K9 are still not in the market, we can not test the battery life personally. So it is a draw for now.

Price

Asus Zenfone Lite L1 just debuted in India with a price tag of about €80, Xiaomi Redmi 6A can be found at around €90 and Lenovo K9 carries a price tag of about €100. I would personally spend those €20 more to grab a unit of Lenovo K9, the winner of this comparison.

Read More: ASUS ZenFone Lite L1 and ZenFone Max M1 announced in India

Asus Zenfone Lite L1 vs Lenovo K9 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6A: PROs and CONS

Asus Zenfone Lite L1

PROs

Micro SD dedicated slot
Affordable price
Front-facing flash
Nice rear camera

CONS

Anonymous design

Lenovo K9

PROs

Awesome design
Better hardware
Bigger display
Affordable
Four cameras

CONS

Bigger dimensions

Xiaomi Redmi 6A

PROs

Compact
Micro SD dedicated slot
More supported software
Affordable

CONS

Potentially worse cameras

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 black and blue models leaked sporting a rear fingerprint sensor

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Oct 19, 2018

Xiaomi has been unusually pretty generous with leaked renders and live photos of the upcoming Mi Mix 3 flagship that will be launched on October 25. We recently saw a press render and live shot of the Mix 3 showing a 24MP dual selfie camera would hold swap at the front. Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun has reportedly posted a photo of the Mi Mix 3 in what seems to be an accidental post because it was deleted not too long after.

The pictures are those of a Black and Blue colour variant of the Mi Mix 3 prototypes and interestingly, they both sport a rear fingerprint sensor. This is against the tide of expectations of an in-display fingerprint sensor onboard the device. This brings out the possibility of the Mix 3 coming in more than one variants. While there will be an in-display fingerprint variant, there could also be a model with a rear fingerprint sensor just like the Mi 8, Mi 8 screen fingerprint edition and others. Xiaomi is also reportedly working on a special arts edition in conjunction with the British Museum.

In addition, the two leaked models seem to have a glass back panel which means it may support wireless charging. There is also a USB Type-C, not that we expected anything less.

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Xiaomi MIJIA Walkie Talkie 1S with a lighter and more powerful design goes on sale

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Oct 19, 2018

Xiaomi first launched a walkie-talkie last year and the response was outstanding. That has triggered the launch of the MIJIA Walkie Talkie 1S last week with an improved design and more powerful hardware but still retaining the price of last year’s model. The device was billed to go on sale in China on October 16 and indeed, the Xiaomi Walkie Talkie 1S has been listed on the shelves of Xiaomi Youpin online shop.

If you find the design of the first-generation MIJIA Walkie Talkie attractive, you will definitely fall in love this one. Xiaomi trimmed down the size of this model. It comes with a more compact and minimalist design. Walkie Talkie 1S is said to be 41% thinner and 43% lighter than the first-gen model. The smaller size means a slightly smaller battery capacity as it packs a 2190mAh battery unlike the 2600mAh cell on the first-gen model. The battery offers up to 5 days standby time and can last up to 16 hours when used continuously.

The solid build also includes a new speaker design which is meant to give it clearer and louder sound output. The maximum volume is increased by an impressive 162% from the previous model which makes it effective for use in a noisy environment. The frequency range is also increased, ranging from 300Hz to 1kHz. Just like the first-gen walkie-talkie, it also comes with FM Radio so apart from communication, you also get entertained. For connectivity, the device comes with a 3.5mm audio jack and Bluetooth 4.0. So, you can decide to use it hands-free. Yes, there is also a hook to strap it to your pocket. Thereis a MIJIA Walkie Talkie app which enables users to share their positions with colleagues.

The MIJIA Walkie Talkie 1S is available to buy for just 249 yuan ($36) in China. It comes in White and Blue colours. There is word as yet when the device will be available outside China.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro AnTuTu scores surpass 300k mark

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Oct 19, 2018

The recently announced Huawei Mate 20 Pro is the most powerful smartphone from the company. The official AnTuTu benchmark scores of the handset has been revealed. The Mate 20 Pro that is powered by 7nm Kirin 980 has managed to breach 300k AnTuTu score.

AnTuTu has recently released the list of top 10 best performance Android phones for the month of September. The list includes smartphones like ASUS ROG Phone, Xiaomi Black Shark, OnePlus 6, Vivo NEX S, Xiaomi Mi 8, OPPO Find X, Samsung Galaxy Note 9, ASUS ZenFone 5Z, Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S and Xiaomi Poco F1. These phones are fueled by Snapdragon 845 chipset which is the 2^nd generation 10nm chipset from Qualcomm. The list no longer includes Kirin 970 powered Huawei and Honor phones. Even Exynos SoC driven Samsung phones have been ousted from the list.

On AnTuTu, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (LYA-AL00 model number) has scored an average benchmarking score of 307,059 which is higher than 285k to 299k AnTuTu scores of the best performance Android phones for the previous month. Performance-wise, there won’t be major difference between a phone that scores around 290k points and other handset with nearly 310k points on AnTuTu. However, the 300k+ score of the Mate 20 Pro does reveal the prowess of the Kirin 980 SoC.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro that has been benchmarked on AnTuTu includes 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, Quad HD+ resolution supporting screen and Android 9 Pie OS. The Mate 20 Pro along with its sibling Mate 20, Mate 20X may lead AnTuTu’s list of top 10 best performance Android phones in October.

Read More: Huawei to start manufacturing phones in India from next year; plans 1,000 exclusive stores

The upcoming Honor Magic 2 will be the first Honor phone to feature the Kirin 980 chipset. By the end of the year, Honor is expected to release Kirin 980 powered Honor V20 smartphones. These phones may also lead the AnTuTu’s best performance list of smartphones in the forthcoming months.

The AnTuTu scores of the Mate 20 Pro is still behind Apple’s recent iPhones. The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max that are driven by 7nm Apple A12 chipset have respectively scored 348,581 and 348,148 points on AnTuTu benchmarks.

Huawei to start manufacturing phones in India from next year; plans 1,000 exclusive stores

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Oct 19, 2018

Chinese telecom giant and smartphone manufacturer Huawei is reportedly planning to start manufacturing its phones in India from next year. Further, it order to strengthen its foothold in the market, it is also planning to open around 1,000 exclusive stores.

Huawei’s Global Vice-President, Jim Xu, said to Times of India: “We look at India strategically and now intend to grow our presence through launch of devices in the mid-and-premium-end of the market.”

The company’s 2019 manufacturing plan is likely referring to Huawei’s own manufacturing force for premium and flagship models. This strategy is different from other Chinese brands such as Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi, which are heavily relying on the low-end and mid-end smartphone devices.

However, for Huawei, trying to capture more market share in the premium segment makes sense given that its sub-brand Honor is already achieving around 400 percent growth in sales revenues and is aiming to be the leading smartphone vendor in India by 2021.

While revealing its plans of launching an aggressive marketing and retail campaign in India, the company said that it intends to spend around $100 million as a part of its outreach investment. Further, the company also said that it intends to have company-operated as well as partner-owned exclusive stores, and plans to open 1,000 such outlets in the next 2-3 years.

Having a strong offline presence will help the company boost its expansion plans in India. Further, Jim Xu says that the company could also launch products in other categories such as personal computer and smart wearables, and could also look at manufacturing them locally.

Huawei is currently the largest device maker in China, which is also the world’s largest market for smartphones. In 2017, the company accounted 153 million in global smartphone sales. Apart from China, its presence is also growing in Europe, where it accounts for over 20 percent in overall smartphone sales.

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OPPO A7 TENAA listing updated with full specifications

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Oct 19, 2018

A new OPPO smartphone with model numbers PBFM00 and PBFT00 as its variants have surfaced on TENAA with its full specifications. Both the model numbers have appeared on Bluetooth SIG website in the recent through which it has been revealed that the handset will carry OPPO A7 moniker. A report from the previous month had also revealed the entire specifications of the Oppo A7 smartphone.

The OPPO PBFM00 / PBFT00 phone is fitted with a 6.2-inch screen that carries support for 720 x 1520 pixels HD+ resolution. The waterdrop notch enabled display will offer an aspect ratio of 19:9. The handset is powered by an octa-core processor that works at 1.8 GHz. Rumors surrounding claim that it could be fueled by Snapdragon 450 chipset.

The SoC of the OPPO PBFM00 / PBFT00 is assisted by 4 GB of RAM. It has an inbuilt storage of 64 GB. For more storage, OPPO has included a microSD card on the device. It is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS.The waterdrop notch of the smartphone features a selfie shooter of 16-megapixel. The rear side of the phone is fitted with a horizontally aligned 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera module.

The back panel of the OPPO PBFM00 / PBFT00 features a fingerprint scanner. The handset could be fueled by a 4,230mAh battery, but the TENAA listing claims that it features at least 4,100mAh capacity battery. The handset does not seem to carry support for VOOC fast charging. The smartphone measures 155.9 x 75.4 x 8.1mm and it weighs 158 grams. Its color variants are pink and blue. Now that the OPPO A7 has surfaced on TENAA, its unveil may not be far away.

Read More: OPPO R15X will have Snapdragon 660 SoC according to Geekbench

OPPO has already released the OPPO A7X smartphone in China in September. The smartphone features a 6.3-inch waterdrop notch display with HD+ resolution. It is fueled by MediaTek Helio P60 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It has an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. The ColorOS 5.2 flavored Android 8.1 Oreo OS is available preinstalled on the phone. Other features of the smartphone include 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup, 16-megapixel front-facing camera, rear-facing fingerprint scanner and 3,500mAh battery.

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Meizu Note 8 camera samples reveal stunning low-light photography

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Oct 19, 2018

The Meizu Note 8 is scheduled to go on the Oct. 25. On the very same day, Xiaomi will be announcing the highly anticipated Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 flagship phone. The Note 8 will be a mid-range device that is unlikely to give any competition to the Mi MIX 3. However, the fresh camera samples of the Meizu Note 8 suggests that it will offer flagship-level low-light photography experience.

Meizu Technology Senior Vice-President Li Nan has shared camera samples from an unnamed Meizu phone. He has asked Meizu fans to guess whether the images were shot using the forthcoming Meizu Note 8. Interestingly, Li Nan has used the Note 8 phone to share camera samples on Weibo.

The properties of one of the images show that the handset used to capture the two photos is the Meizu M1822 handset. The aperture value of the camera sensor of the Meizu M1822 is f/1.9. The ISO value of the image is 100 and the exposure time is 1/2 second. Recent reports have revealed that this model number belongs to the Meizu Note 8 that is slated to go official in the coming week.

The camera samples that were shot through Meizu Note 8 clearly reveals its low-light photography prowess. The night scene shots are very crisp and clear, and the noise control of the sky is impressive. The layers of the clouds are also visible. The Meizu Note 8 TENAA listing has revealed that it is equipped with 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel vertical dual camera. For snapping selfies, it is equipped with a front camera of 8-megapixel.

The Meizu Note 8 is fitted with a 6-inch LCD screen that produces Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and offers an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is powered an octa-core processor that works at 1.8 GHz. The SoC is assisted by 4 GB of RAM. The handset is packed with a 3,500mAh battery that is coupled with fast charging technology.

The Note 8 is preloaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. It has an internal storage of 64 GB and carries support for external storage. It is equipped with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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The handset measures 153.64 x 75.56 x 7.95mm and it weighs 168 grams. It will be available in colors like Black, Red, Blue and Purple. It is speculated to arrive in China with 1,000 Yuan (~$145) pricing.

Huawei looking to release an Air Purifier at an event on October 26?

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Oct 19, 2018

Huawei is readying for the Mate 20 series launch event in China on October 26th. Amid of the launch event gossips, a new poster has been posted on the Huawei’s Weibo handle. As per the poster, it appears like Huawei is also coming with an air purifier to give some competition to companies like Xiaomi, Hammer, etc. Unlike the launch event of Mate 20 in London, Xiaomi is also going to launch some smart home products at an event in China on October 26.

Along with the intelligent smart home speakers, now Huawei air purifier is also on the launch list. Currently, no more detail about the air purifier has surfaced, we can expect some more information in the upcoming few days. But we hope as like of intelligent smart home speakers, the Huawei’s air purifier will also create a benchmark.

After, launching Mate 20 series in London, Huawei announced that a special launching event would take place in Shanghai Oriental Sports Center, China on October 26. Most of the things about the device has been revealed, but it would be interesting to know for how much Huawei retails their new flagship devices in its home country. Also, we will get to know about its different color variants that will be making a move in China.

Additionally, Mate 20 series comprises of standard Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20X and Mate 20 RS Porsche Design. It would be interesting to know if there are any additional variants of Mate 20 series developed for China. Moreover, Mate 20 carries Kirin 980 chipset with dual NPUs and 7nm process built. It is 75% more energy efficient and equally gives better performance than the Kirin 970. Huawei has researched and developed it in the past 3 years and surely now they will reap the benefits.

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Huawei Mate 20 holds triple camera shooters on all its variants while Mate 20 Pro has a special 40-megapixel sensor. Further, Huawei has added a pressure sensitive on-screen fingerprint sensor. In order to attain maximum usage of their dual NPUs, Huawei is rolling out AI driven EMUI 9.0 for Mate 20 series first.

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Get The NO.1 F7 Smart Watch For Just $33.99 On GearBest

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Oct 19, 2018

Staying true to its reputation for creating top-notch smartwatches and fitness wearables, NO.1 launched the F7 smartwatch earlier this year. The watch boasts an impressive array of features to cater the fitness purists without emptying their pockets.

If you’re looking for a cost-effective smart bracelet, it might interest you to know that the NO.1 F7 smartwatch has gone up for sale bearing a heavily discounted price tag on GearBest. You can now buy this feature-laden smartwatch if you’re willing to shell out just $33.99.

This is a noteworthy 32% reduction in smartwatch’s original asking price. The discount will be valid for both battleship gray and gray goose color variants of the smartwatch.

The NO.1 F7 is quite an irresistible outdoor GPS smartwatch, given that it sports a 0.95-inch OLED color display with a screen resolution of 96 x 64 pixels. This easily readable display is drop-proof as well as pressure resistant.

Furthermore, the smartwatch is housed in a TPU, plastics, and steel frame which is further augmented with a silicone and steel strap and buckle. It is IP67 rated for dust and water resistance, making it an ideal gadget for adventure junkies who engage in adventurous outdoor activities.

While there’s a myriad of other features that make the NO.1 F7 smartwatch an absolute bargain at this discounted price, it is worth noting that there were only 48 pieces remaining for this promo at the time of writing. If you’re interested in taking advantage of this discount, you can visit this link before the promo ends in 12 days.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 live shot reveals dual selfie cameras and very high screen ratio

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Oct 19, 2018

Xiaomi is now aggressively teasing on the features of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 that is slated to go official on Oct. 25. The Chinese manufacturer has recently released a teaser video that showcases the slider mechanism of the phone. Also, a clearer render of the smartphone that reveals the 24-megapixel selfie shooter has been also released by the company. Now, a leaked photo of the Mi MIX 3 has surfaced on Weibo.

The image clearly reveals the thickness of the upper, lower and side bezels of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3. Except for the slightly thick bezel at the bottom, the other bezels are quite thin. It goes without saying that the smartphone may offer a screen-to-body ratio of around 95 percent.

Sliding the display of the Mi MIX 3 downwards reveals its LED flash enabled dual selfie camera setup which includes 24-megapixel camera as the main sensor. The earpiece of the phone seems to be placed on the edge of the top bezel. The slider of the smartphone is also rumored to house 3D structured light module for 3D face scanning. The official Mi MIX 3 teaser video that was recently suggests that its slider operates in a smooth and natural manner.

The Mi MIX 3 is rumored to be equipped with S-AMOLED display by Samsung and it is heavily pegged to arrive with in-screen fingerprint scanner. The display of the Mi MIX 3 is expected to carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The Snapdragon 845 will be at the helm of the device. Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be the world’s first phone to arrive with 10 GB of RAM and it will be the first ever commercial phone to support 5G connectivity.

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The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 is expected to arrive in other variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It is expected to hit the Chinese market in colors like Emerald Green, Sapphire Blue and Black.