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Vivo V11 Pro on sale in India with in-display fingerprint sensor at starting price of Rs 25,990

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Simranpal Singh
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Vivo V11 Pro, the cheapest in-display fingerprint smartphone is on sale in India. It is available via different ecommerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm and Snapdeal. Vivo has made it available offline also via different Vivo stores. Users can grab the new mid-range devices, V11 Pro from the Chinese manufacturer at the starting price of Rs 25990.

vivo v11 pro sale

Vivo V11 Pro is available for purchase with some offers from various financial entities. Vivo is offering free screen damage repair within the 6-8 months of purchase. Also, there’s complementary liquid and physical damage insurance free with the device. Buyers can get the offers and discounts from different stores via different payment methods.

Here’s a list of discounts on Vivo V11 Pro:

  • Rs 2000 cashback if you use HDFC Bank Credit and Debit cards to purchase the Vivo V11 Pro.
  • There’s also an offer of Rs 2000 cashback if you buy it from the Paytm Mall.
  • Capital First is also offering flat 5% cashback on the purchases.
  • Buyers can avail no cost EMI and additional discount of Rs 2000 on exchange from Bajaj Finance.

Vivo V11 Pro Specs:

Vivo V11 Pro is launched recently with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC on board coupled with 6GB of RAM having 64 GB or 128 GB of internal storage. It sports 6.41 inch of display having the resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It hosts 19.5:9 aspect ratio featuring the popular waterdrop-style notch. In camera department, there’s a 12 megapixel and 5 megapixel sensors on the rear side. There is a 25-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture and support for 1080p video recording.

Read more: Motorola Moto G6 Plus vs Vivo V11 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco F1: Specs Comparison

It embeds a 3400 mAh battery with the fast charging support. As per the claims, V11 Pro can charge from 10 to 45% while you’re drinking a glass full of water. Vivo’s VOOC charging can make phone charge 20 to 95% in just 30 minutes. In terms of connectivity it supports WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and 4G LTE. Starting from today, it is available in dazzling gold and starry night colors .

Xiaomi hosting Poco F1 third flash sale in India at 12pm today via Mi.com and Flipkart

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Simranpal Singh
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Nowadays, Xiaomi is hosting flash sales mostly every day for their newly launched devices. Yesterday, Xiaomi hosted a flash sale for a Redmi 6 series device, Redmi 6 Pro. Today, they’re here with the Poco F1 third flash sale in India at 12pm today. Users who want to own the device, can head over to the Mi.com and Flipkart to buy it from the flash sale. Xiaomi launched the Poco F1 smartphone last month with Snapdragon 845.

Interested buyers can grab the Poco F1 with its high-end configuration from the third flash sale of the device. Due to huge demand, the device usually goes out of stock within few minutes. We suggest buyers to log-in with their respective accounts on Mi.com and Flipkart before the sale starts. Poco F1 will be available in three different variants, namingly 6/64GB storage, 6/128GB and 878/256GB Armoured edition. It will be available in three different colors such as Graphite black, Rosso Red and Steel Blue.

poco f1 flash sale

There are many offers also that are available if you buy the device. India’s largest 4G network provider, Reliance Jio is offering benefits of upto Rs. 8000. You will also get a 3 month Hungama music subscription free.

In the past two flash sales, Xiaomi received a quite huge and good response from the fans. In the first sale, Xiaomi sold over 100,000 units churning out Rs. 2 billion ($28million) within 5 minutes.

Additionally, Xiaomi Poco F1 carries Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Soc coupled with 6/8 GB RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB of internal storage. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI skin on the top having refreshed user interface. It packs a 6.18-inch full-HD+ display having resolution of 1080×2246 pixels with an 18.7:9 aspect ratio. In camera, there’s a 12 megapixel + 5 megapixel camera on the rear and 20 megapixel sensor on the front side.

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Buy The OnePlus 6 Phablet For Only $509.99 On GearBest; Get 11% Off On Alfawise 32GB Memory Card!

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Vinay Patel
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The OnePlus 6 was launched in May this year. As expected, it became an instant hit among OnePlus fans and those who fancy watching their favorite series or playing popular games on a big-screen phablet.

On the downside, the OnePlus 6 failed to garner popularity among cost-conscious buyers since it carried a steep price tag. In a bid to make it available to those who are on a tight budget, OnePlus is currently doling out a noteworthy discount on the OnePlus 6 phablet’s original asking price.

As a result, the international version of OnePlus 6 is now up for grabs bearing a considerably reduced price of just $509.99 on GearBest. This is a noteworthy 27% reduction in the coveted phablet’s retail price.

An absolute bargain at this price, the OnePlus 6 phablet packs a powerful Snapdragon 845 Octa Core 2.8GHz processor with an Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood. It offers 8GB of RAM and a hearty 128GB of onboard storage.

oneplus 6 red version
The phablet features a mammoth 6.28-inch display with 2280 x 1080 high resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top for added protection. On the photography front, it houses a 16.0MP+20.0MP dual camera setup on the back and a 16.0MP front shooter for selfies.

Moreover, the OnePlus 6 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and draws its juices from a 3300mAh big capacity battery. The device is crammed with a slew of useful sensors including G-sensor control, distance sensor, light sensor, electronic compass, gyroscope, and fingerprint recognition.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification of the OnePlus 6 phablet and avail the discount. With just 100 pieces of the mirror black color version left for the Flash Sale price, the promo is slated to end in 1 day.

Alternatively, you can avail 24% off on the midnight black and 23% off on the silk white color versions of the OnePlus 6 phablet. On top of that, you can receive an extra PayPal Discount if you’re a new customer.

Alfawise 32GB Micro SD Class 10 UHS-1 Memory Card

If you’re in the market for a reliable, yet affordable memory card, you might want to take a look at the Alfawise 32GB Micro SD Class 10 UHS-1 Memory Card, which is currently available at a discounted price on GearBest.

Aside from receiving an 11% off, we’ll show how you can effortlessly save more money.
To get an extra $2 off, all you need to do is to apply coupon code AlfawiseU1 before placing your order. This will help you reduce your grand total to just $5.99.

With just 326 pieces left for the Flash Sale price, the promo is slated to end in 4 days. If you’re interested in grabbing the discount, just follow this link before the promo ends.

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Huawei Nova 3 update brings bug fixes and support for WeChat fingerprint payment

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Simranpal Singh
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Huawei is rolling out an update for its recently launched, Huawei Nova 3. The update packs various bug fixes and improvements which will make your device smoother and optimise it for better performance. Particularly, Huawei Nova 3 update packs fixes including improved sensitivity of the touchscreen, making it more responsive to touch.

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Further, Huawei has added new authentication feature for making payments with WeChat. Users can make payments via WeChat using the fingerprint authentication. The update also brings some camera improvements, making photos to process with much better color saturation. It has fixed the major Wi-Fi scan pop-up bug along with other minor tweaks.

Currently, the OTA update is available in China and will soon commence in other regions. The firmware version B142 is rolling out as an OTA update and is only available for PAR-AL00, and PAR-TL00 models. The owners of these models can check for the update by heading to the Settings >> System >> System Update. Usually, OTA update takes few days to reach each and every unit. Before updating the Huawei Nova 3, make sure it is charged more than 50% and is connected to stable Wi-Fi network.

 

 

The mid-range, Huawei Nova 3 is known for its dual cameras on the both front and the back side. It was launched couple of months ago and was priced $480 (3280 Yuan). Huawei Nova 3 mid-range smartphone packs 6.3 inch LCD display having 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is powered with HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset, 6GB of RAM and 128 GB storage. It runs Mali-G72 MP12 GPU for graphics and packs 3750 mAh battery. For Camera, there’s dual cameras of 24 megapixel + 2 megapixel on the front side and 16 megapixel + 24 megapixel dual unit on the front side.

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Get Up To 70% Off On A Wide Selection Of High-End Laptops On GeekBuying [Coupon Codes]

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Vinay Patel
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Laptops play a vital role in the modern world. Despite sporting a relatively smaller form factor, a laptop functions exactly like a desktop and, it can be easily carried to work or school.

If you’re in the market for a cost-effective laptop that boasts an impressive array of features, you might want to take a look at the recently kicked-off Laptops Sale promotion on GeekBuying. You can get up to a whopping 70% off not only on laptops but also on a slew of other top-branded tablets, gaming gadgets, and PC peripherals.

Aside from shedding light on the discounts, we’ll show how you can save an extra amount of money on select devices at the time of checking out. Let’s head straight to the details.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook

The power-packed Mi Notebook laptop is designed for multitasking. Equipped with NVIDIA GeForce MX110 GPU and offering 2GB DDR5 graphics memory, the device easily decodes videos and can run mainstream games without any sort of interruption.

With Intel Core i5-8250U Quad-Core processor, 4GB of DDR4 RAM, 128GB SSD and 1TB HDD, the Mi Notebook would normally set you back $851.99. But thanks to a 20% discount that you can avail on the device’s retail price, it is now available at a lowered price of just $679.99 on GeekBuying.

In order to save an extra $60, all you need to do is to apply coupon code YTNTLLIY before placing your order. This will help you bring your grand total down to just $659.99. Since the promo was on the verge of wrapping up, follow this link to avail the discount without wasting time.

Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop

Much to the delight of avid gamers, Xiaomi is offering its well-received gaming laptop at a discounted price on GeekBuying. With an Intel Core i7-7700HQ Quad Core processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, 128GB SSD and 1TB HDD, the Mi Gaming Laptop is designed to easily run all your games.

This high-end gaming laptop usually sells for $1749.99, but you can now buy it at a reduced price of just $1269.99 on GeekBuying. In addition to receiving this 27% discount, you can use coupon code GKB068T to get an extra $330.07 off.


You can reduce your already discounted grand total to just $1239.99. While the coupon is expected to expire soon, the promo was also about to end at the time of writing. You can click here to receive the discount.

Teclast F7 Business Laptop

The Intel Apollo Lake N3450, 1.1GHz, Quad-Core processor-equipped F7 business laptop from Teclast is up for preorder bearing a discounted price of just $275.99 on GeekBuying. Note that this 6GB RAM+128GB ROM version of the device usually sells for $421.99.

You can avail a supplementary $101 discount by using coupon code GKB065T during the check out process. As a result, your grand total reduces to just $268.99. On the downside, this presale price will only be valid for 7 days. You can follow this link if you’re interested in taking advantage of the promo.

Binai G808 Pro 4G Phablet

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a high-end phablet without emptying your pocket, look no further. The Binai G808 Pro phablet has gone up for sale at a lowered price of $129.99 on GeekBuying.This is a noteworthy 27% reduction in the device original asking price.
While the promo was about to end at the time of writing, you can use coupon code GKB066T to get an extra $20. This will help you lower your grand total to just $119.99. In order to take advantage of this discount, just follow this link.

CENAVA P14 Laptop

The P14 laptop is powered by an Intel Celeron N3450 Quad Core, up to 2.2GHz processor and it employs an Intel HD Graphics 500 to meet your home entertainment and business needs. It offers 6GB of DDR3L RAM and 240GB SSD for uninterrupted operation.
You can now buy the CENAVA P14 laptop at a dropped price of $315.99 on GeekBuying. It is worth noting that the device would normally set you back $389.99. But if you’re on a tight budget, you can use coupon code GKB064T to save an extra $7.

In other words, you can reduce your grand total to just $308.99 with the help of the above-mentioned coupon before you place your order. In order to grab this discount, just follow this link.

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Meizu 16X September 19 launch event confirmed; Will rival with Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Meizu CEO Jack Wong has claimed many times in the recent past that the company will be launching the Meizu 16X smartphone in September, but the exact launch date has remained under the wraps.  The handset is expected to arrive as a lite version (or youth edition) of Meizu 16th series that was unveiled in the previous month. Through its Weibo account, Meizu has confirmed that it will be launching the Meizu 16X smartphone on Sept. 19. On the very same date, Xiaomi too will be announcing the Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition through a launch event in Chengdu.

Meizu 16X September 19 Launch Date Confirmed

The Meizu 16X was recently spotted on TENAA with its full specifications. The handset is expected to feature a notch-less Super AMOLED screen of 6 inches and it is confirmed to arrive with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Snapdragon 710 chipset will be powering the smartphone. The highest configuration model of the Meizu 16X may feature 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

The Meizu 16X will be arriving with the same 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup that is available on the Meizu 16th. It is likely to house a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel. It will be fueled by 3,100mAh battery and may also feature dual front-facing speakers. The Meizu 16X is rumored to be priced between 2,000 Yuan (~$290) and 2,500 Yuan (~$363).

The Meizu 16X will be rivaling with Mi 8 Youth Edition since both the smartphones are scheduled to go official on the same date. The entire specifications of the Mi 8 Youth Edition have been revealed through its TENAA listing. The smartphone is expected to arrive with a 6.26-inch LCD screen. The notched display of the smartphone is expected to support an aspect ratio of 19:9. The Snapdragon 710 could be present under the hood of the smartphone. It may arrive with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of native storage.

For shooting selfies, it will be featuring a frontal shooter of 24-megapixel. Its rear is expected to feature dual 12-megapixel snappers. The handset may receive power from 3,500mAh battery. The Mi 8 Youth Edition may carry a price tag of around 1,999 Yuan (~$290).

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Huawei Mate 20 Porsche Design codenamed as Everest could be in works

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Earlier this year, Huawei had introduced the Mate RS Porsche Design smartphone alongside the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro flagship smartphone. It had arrived with some advanced features such as in-display fingerprint scanner and 512 GB of native storage. Industry expert Roland Quandt has claimed that the Huawei has been working on a device that is codenamed as Everest. It is speculated that it could be the upcoming Mate 20 Porsche Design smartphone.

According to Quandt, Huawei employees are internally using a device that has a codename of Everest. It has a model number of EVR-xxxx. The handset could either be the Porsche Design Mate 20 or a bigger version of Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro that are respectively codenamed as Hima and Laya. As of this writing, there is no information available on the alleged Mate 20 Porsche Design.

Since the Mate 20 Porsche Design is expected to carry advanced flagship specs, it may feature the Kirin 980 SoC. The chipset could be supported by 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM. Like the Mate RS Porsche Design, the special edition Mate 20 may also come equipped with a native storage of 512 GB. Also, it may sport triple camera setup like the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro. Instead of the square-shaped module of Mate 20 duo, the Porsche Design edition may feature a vertical camera layout like the older models.

Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design Red

The Mate 20 Porsche Design may come equipped with a curved AMOLED screen. In the recent past, Christian Schwamkrug who is the Design Director of Porsche Design devices had claimed that notch hampers the overall appearance of the phone. Hence, it seems that the handset may arrive with a notch-less display.

It is very likely to feature an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Mate RS Porsche Design has an additional fingerprint reader on its rear. The Mate 20 Porsche Design may not feature a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Lastly, it is also rumored to support 40W fast charging and 15W wireless charging.

The Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are scheduled to get official on Oct. 16 through a press event in London. The Mate 20 Porsche Design that may go official along with Mate 20 and 20 Pro phones may carry a price tag of around $2,000.

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Google Pixelbook 2 appears in multiple leaks to confirm its imminent launch

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Google recently intimated that it would be hosting an event on October 9. The U.S tech giant is expected to unveil a slew of products on that day, one of which is the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL. The company is also expected to launch its second-generation Pixelbook which has been in the rumour mills since June. The device is expected to be called Pixelbook 2.

Several internet ads and a new video which leaked online recently all seem to confirm the existence of the Pixelbook 2. The short 8-seconds video was reportedly scooped from the Chromium Bug Tracker by Brandon Lall. The clip shows a device with smaller bezels, round keys, and the hamburger icon key on the top right, which is indicative that they are Pixelbook keyboards.Google pixelbook 2

In addition, the video also shows the Chrome OS which the device will run on, having a rounded “shelf,” or taskbar, bringing it closer in line with Android. The rearranged taskbar is in line with Google’s drive to unify the feature on Chrome OS with the consistent Android aesthetic. There’s are strong indications that this keyboard could be detachable based on its similarity to the detachable Surface Go keyboards. The fact that the link to the bug report has since been blocked, adds further credibility to the leak.

Related: Google could launch second-generation Pixelbook along with Pixel 3 this year

Apart from the video clip, another clue which points to the existence of a Pixelbook 2 is a advert for the chromebook spotted by a netizen. The bezels on the device whose picture was used on the ad looks thinner than those of the first-gen Pixelbook. Another Google ads on Facebook contain what is possibly the new Pixelbook with the major highlight being the ultra-thin size and small bezels.

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Nokia 7 Plus gets Android Pie Beta update instead of stable release

By
Jeet
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Last month, when HMD Global rolled out its last Android Pie developer preview, the company’s CPO Juho Savikas proclaimed on Twitter that it would be the last one before the final stable version starts rolling out for Nokia 7 Plus.

The stable version of the Android Pie for the Nokia 7 Plus will be rolled out this month. But before releasing the stable version, the Finnish company has rolled out another Android Pie Developer Preview Beta update.

Nokia 7 Plus Android Pie Beta

The new update, called Beta 4.1 (otherwise known as v3.190), comes with the September security patch along with a few other improvements. A non-removable At a Glance widget has been added to the homescreen similar to what we’ve seen on Pixel phones. Along with this, the aptX codec has also been enabled.

It also introduces Adaptive Battery feature which could improve the phone’s battery life. It intelligently kills off apps that you don’t use as much. Adaptive and optimized brightness is another 9.0 Pie feature that you can make use of as well as Predictive Application Actions.

For now, the users of Nokia 7 Plus will have to wait a little bit longer to receive the stable Android 9.0 Pie update to their devices. If there are no bugs and issue, we expect that the company could roll out the stable update by the end of this month, as promised.

Android 9.0 Pie

The Android 9.0 Pie, which was available in beta phase since March this year, comes with a number of improvements, including new personalization features, battery-saving optimizations, and tools that help tracking time users spend on the phone.

It also addresses the latest trends in smartphone designs with revamped navigational controls. It introduces a new gesture-based navigation system. There are also a number of other gesture-based shortcuts. It is also said to be the most personalized version of Android yet.

Read More: Nokia 9 renders show marvelous front, rear design with Penta-lens camera setup

In terms of specs, the Nokia 7 Plus comes with a 6-inch Full-HD+ IPS display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. It packs 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage with expandable support. There’s a 12MP + 13MP dual cameras on the back and a 16MP front-facing camera. Running on stock Android Oreo, it is fuelled by a 3,800mAh battery with fast charging support.

Motorola Moto G6 Plus vs Vivo V11 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco F1: Specs Comparison

By
Michele Ingelido
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If you need a new smartphone but you do not have a high budget, you can not have everything flagships offer. You have to make a choice basing on the features you need the most. That is why you will find a lot of different phones in the same price range focused on different aspect of their specs sheet. Motorola Moto G6 Plus, Vivo V11 Pro and Xiaomi Pocophone F1 recently hitten the Indian market and they are all in the €300 price range; however, they are very different devices. In this comparison, we hope to let you understand which one fits your needs.

 

Motorola Moto G6 Plus vs Vivo V11 Pro vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1

Motorola Moto G6 Plus Vivo V11 Pro Xiaomi Pocophone F1
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 160 x 75.5 x 8 mm 157.9 x 75 x 7.9 mm, 156 grams  155.5 x 75.3 x 8.8 mm, 180 grams
DISPLAY 5.9 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD 6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, Super AMOLED  6.18 inches, 1080 x 2246 pixels, 403 ppi, 18.7:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, octa-core 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD slot 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot  6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.1 Oreo, Funtouch OS 4.5  Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI 9.6
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.7
8 MP f/2.2 front camera		 Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.8
25 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9
20 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 3200 mAh
Fast Charging 15W		 3400 mAh
Fast Charging 18W		  4000 mAh, Fast Charging 9V / 2A (Quick Charge 4.0)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, splash resistant Dual SIM slot, in-display fingerprint reader  Dual SIM slot, infrared face unlock

Design

If aesthetics are your main concern, then you definitely should not go for the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 as it offers a cheap polycarbonate design. Vivo V11 Pro is definitely the most beautiful handset with its very high screen-to-body ratio and a glass back cover available in gradient colors. It even offers an in-display fingerprint reader and a waterdrop notch. Moto G6 Plus is less beautiful in my opinion, but it is splash resistant and it has a very solid build quality.

 

Display

All of these devices come with a very wide display and a Full HD+ resolution, but the one offering a more pleasing viewing quality is the Vivo V11 Pro thanks to its Super AMOLED technology. It has vivid colors and very deep blacks, and even though it has a notch, it is a minimal one, so it is not invasive. At the second place, there is Moto G6 Plus with its 18:9 display, while I did not like Poco F1’s display so much.

 

Hardware & Software

Hardware is the strongest point of the Xiaomi Pocophone F1, which is the most affordable smartphone to feature a Snapdragon 845 processor. And it is also the only smartphone in its price range to deliver flagship-level performance. It comes with up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of internal storage, and it is perfect for gaming and the most demanding activities. Xiaomi Pocophone F1 also has an optimized version of MIUI for gamers and advanced users with smooth performance.

 

Camera

The camera department is a close battle between Motorola Moto G6 Plus and Vivo V11 Pro as the Xiaomi Poco F1 does not offer impressive camera performance. We choose Moto G6 Plus due to its great shots in low-light conditions and a very strong autofocus, but on the other hand, Vivo V11 Pro is a better camera phone for selfies thanks to its 25 MP snapper.

 

 

Battery

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is equipped with a 4000 mAh battery and it is a battery life champion. The battery is an important component when it comes to gaming and advanced uses, that is why this phone can guarantee one day of battery life even with a stressed use. The other two handsets have an average battery life.

 

Price

Motorola Moto G6 Plus hitten India two days ago (6 GB RAM version) with a price tag of about $310 which roughly translates into €267. Vivo V11 Pro costs approximately $361 that is about €281, while you can grab a unit of Xiaomi Pocophone F1 for $289. The most complete phone is definitely Vivo V11 Pro and it wins the comparison, but if you want the max performance get a Poco F1.

 

Motorola Moto G6 Plus vs Vivo V11 Pro vs Xiaomi Pocophone F1: PROs and CONS

Motorola Moto G6 Plus

PROs

  • Splashproof
  • 6 GB RAM
  • Nice camera department
  • Good price

CONS

  • Bezels

 

Vivo V11 Pro

PROs

  • Good hardware
  • Outstanding design
  • Nice cameras
  • micro SD dedicated slot
  • In-display fingerprint reader

CONS

  • Limited availability

 

Xiaomi Pocophone F1

PROs

  • Best hardware
  • Infrared face recognition
  • Very affordable price
  • Big battery

CONS

  • Polycarbonate design

New smartwatches incoming: Huawei Watch GT and Honor Watch get certified

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Habeeb Onawole
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Yesterday, Qualcomm announced the new Snapdragon Wear 3100 for wearables. Following this announcement, we expect upcoming watches to be powered by the new chipset.

Huawei Watch 2 Porsche Design

Two new smartwatches from Huawei and Honor just got certified at the European certification office and we have a feeling they may be powered by the new chipset. The two devices are named Huawei Watch GT and Honor Watch respectively. The certification doesn’t reveal anything about their specs and design though. However, there are guesses as to what they will be like and pack.

Huawei’s smartwatches have a circular design and both watches are expected to stick to that. They are also expected to pack 4GB of storage and 768MB of RAM, same as previous watches. However, the likely new processor and the new version of Wear OS should bring much more interesting features.

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READ MORE: Huawei launches Designed for Huawei (DFH) certification for third-party accessories

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Honor’s President confirms its first 5G smartphone will launch in 2019

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Jed John Ikoba
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The International Neuromodulation Society held the annual meeting of the Chinese Neuromodulation Society in Beijing, China on September 8 and 9. One of the key highlights of the event was the keynote speech by Honor’s president George Zhao during the event. The Honor president’s speech was titled “Smartphone Innovations in the Age of 5G” and in the course of the lecture, the CEO revealed that Honor will launch its first 5G smartphone in 2019.honor magic 2 ai zhao

With this announcement, Honor joins the growing list of OEMs which includes Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, ZTE, LG, Samsung, Lenovo etc, that are set to release their 5G phones next year. Mr Zhao didn’t put any specific time but we expect it to happen in the first half of 2019. No doubt, this is certainly a big move for a brand that’s largely seen in the U.S. and elsewhere as a more affordable option when compared to the likes of Samsung, Google, Apple, and others. However, it isn’t much of a surprise since Honor’s parent com[any, Huawei is at the forefront of the development of 5G technology infrastructure.

Related: Xiaomi successfully tests 5G signals on its full screen slider phone

As a reminder, 5G refers to the next-generation mobile internet technology which has the potential to enable people to download films and stream high bandwidth video for technologies such as virtual reality. It will also bring rapid developments in AI. Apart from consumer applications, the technology will come in useful in connecting infrastructure in cities and in the adoption of driverless cars. A recent report by IHS Markit projects that 5G will power $12.3 trillion of global economic output by 2035.

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Nubia Z18 first sale ends in a flash as it gets sold out in record time!

By
Jed John Ikoba
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It is pretty common to hear of newly released phones or other products getting sold out within a short while after going on sale. This is perhaps due to the available units, which most times are not disclosed, or due to the popularity of the models or both reasons. The newly released Nubia Z18 went on its first sale today and as usual, the sales got ended even before it started.Nubia Z18 variants

While we can’t rule out this being yet another marketing gimmick, the Nubia Z18 has all the makings of a great flagship. The design of the Z18 includes a waterproof glass body as well as a full-screen, curved display with ultra-thin bezels. The device also packs flagship specs which include a Snapdragon 845 chipset. So we may not be really surprised if interests in the model continue to soar. However, the number of units sold in the first sale wasn’t disclosed.

Read Also: Nubia Z18 Starry Night Edition in pictures: It’s love at first sight!

The Nubia Z18 is billed to go on sale again on September 18. Nubia also revealed that the Nebula Red variant with 8GB+128GB memory will be open for pre-order from today. The high-end version is priced at 3299 yuan with the sales scheduled for September 18 as well.

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Huami Amazfit teases new product launch conference for September 17

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Since Xiaomi‘s Mi Band manufacturer, Huami got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the early part of the year, the brand has been busy rolling out its existing product cache in the U.S and other regions. We haven’t seen new products launching in China except for the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 and the Amazfit Antelope sports shoes. The Chinese firm has now rolled out a teaser which shows it has got an event lined up for September 15.Huami Amazfit

The poster was first spotted on Huami’s Weibo page with some texts which indicate the event is related to the company’s third-year anniversary. Huami has already gone live with a product page on its China website where a countdown is already running with 6 days and some minutes left as at the time of reporting.

Read Also: Huami Amazfit Antelope Light Outdoor Sports Shoes Launched, Priced At 199 Yuan ($31)

The NYSE-listed company may likely unveil a new product or even several new products but there is no clue to the product that would be launched. It may likely be a new smartwatch or smart band. It could also be a customized edition of Huami’s smartwatch or band to commemorate the company’s third anniversary. Huami may release more details of the upcoming conference as the day gets closer. If that doesn’t happen, we’ll have to wait till September 17 to find out what the company has in store for us.

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Xiaomi smartphones get WhatsApp Cleaner feature in MIUI 10

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Jeet
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Like many other smartphone manufacturers, Xiaomi‘s devices come with the company’s own custom UI which is based on the Android operating system. Having a custom user interface enables companies to offer features that are missing in the stock version of Android.

WhatsApp Cleaner MIUI 10

Xiaomi’s custom user interface, MIUI, comes with several features that are not found in the stock Android and now a new one has been introduced in the MIUI 10. The company has introduced a feature named WhatsApp Cleaner in the MIUI 10 Security App.

As the name itself suggests, the feature allows you to wipe WhatsApp-related files, including images, video clips, voice notes, documents, and GIFs, to free up storage on the phone. To use the feature, you’ll have to navigate to the Settings App > WhatsApp Cleaner.

This new feature will be helpful to many, especially those who use budget or entry-level smartphone with 16GB or less internal storage. It is currently available on phones running the MIUI 10 global beta ROM.

In addition to the WhatsApp Cleaner, the Security app update on MIUI 10 also brings First Aid and Test network. First Aid is used to scan the device for performance, network and battery-related issues and also offers solutions to fix those problems while on the other hand, Test network is used to measure the signal strength, WiFi strength, restricted connections for apps and also offers suggestions for the identified problems.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Band 3 NFC version to go on sale on September 19; Total wearable sales exceed 50M

The MIUI 10 comes with several new features such as improved recent apps menu, which is designed to better utilize the full-screen design. It also makes use of artificial intelligence technology for “up to zero” loading times by studying your app usage behavior and anticipating actions. It also brings a new driving mode which relies on voice commands to avoid distractions.

OnePlus announces “Crackables” contest, begins September 18

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Habeeb Onawole
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OnePlus took to Twitter in the early hours of today to announce a new contest. Called “Crackables” and created in partnership with Google, the contest is supposed to begin next week.

OnePlus Crackables

According to the tweet which has a short video accompanying it, interested players have to crack a code to win the challenge. There are no details yet about prizes but that should be made public when the challenge opens by next week.

This isn’t OnePlus’ first challenge this year. When it launched the OnePlus 6, it announced a racing challenge in partnership with Gameloft. The challenge had fans compete in the OnePlus Asphalt Cup (a special competition within the Asphalt 8: Airborne racing game) for a grand prize of over $7,000 including a OnePlus 6 and the Bullets Wireless earphones.

READ MORE: Photos of OnePlus 6T’ retail box show it has a water-drop notch and in-display fingerprint scanner

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Bullet Wireless V2 earphones seen at FCC, may launch alongside OnePlus 6T

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Habeeb Onawole
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When OnePlus announced the OnePlus 6 this year, it also announced its first ever wireless earphones – the Bullets Wireless. The earphones got positive reviews but has been plagued by insufficient stock with OnePlus resorting to flash sales for it.

OnePlus Bullets Wireless

A new report has revealed we may be getting version two of the earphones soon. The new earphones was spotted at the FCC. It has model number BT32B which is similar to that of the original (BT31B). The label is also said to read “OnePlus Bullets Wireless” though we won’t be surprised if it launches as the Bullets Wireless V2.

There is no info on what new features will be coming with the new version but we want to believe OnePlus has improved the audio quality. The design is still the same – sports-like with a cable connecting both earbuds. Just like the original, it should also support Google Assistant and support fast charging although the FCC image shows it supports 5V/0.5A max input.

OnePlus Bullets Wireless V2 OnePlus Bullets Wireless V2

Since this isn’t a completely wireless pair of earbuds, we do not expect it to come with the Qualcomm QC3026 audio SoC announced a few months ago. if you want that, you may want to look towards OPPO‘s O-Free wireless earbuds.

READ MORE: OnePlus drops a cryptic teaser, also confirms OnePlus 6T will have an in-display fingerprint scanner

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Huawei Y9 (2019) TENAA images reveal dual selfie cameras with display notch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Huawei had launched the Huawei Y9 (2018) smartphone with 18:9 aspect ratio display around six months ago. Huawei JKM-AL00 and JKM-TL00 smartphones have surfaced on the website of TENAA, the regulatory body of China. The listings of these phones feature only their images but do not contain their specifications. In August, the JKM-TL00 handset was spotted with Huawei Y9 (2019) moniker on the website of Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). Hence, it can be said that the JKM-AL00 device is a variant of the same phone. The same handset has appeared with model number JKM-LX3 with some of its specs at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S.

The TENAA images of the Huawei Y9 (2019) shows that the handset is equipped with a notched screen. The notch seems to be housing a pair of selfie cameras. The back panel of the phone features a vertical dual camera setup and a fingerprint scanner. It could be sporting a metallic body with NCVM coating for the glossy appeal.

Huawei Y9 2019 TENAA

According to the FCC listing of the JKM-LX3, it features a 4,000mAh battery like the predecessor Huawei Y9 (2018). The network bands supported by the handset suggests that it can work with GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile as well as CDMA networks like Verizon, Sprint and US Cellular. Some of the other features revealed through FCC listing of the phone reveals that it features Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5mm audio jack, hybrid SIM slot which supports a microSD card.

The TENAA listings of the JKM-AL00 and JKM-TL00 are expected to get updated with full specs in the next days. The JKM-TL00 has also bagged 3C certification in China. The recent certifications of the Huawei Y9 (2019) in Russia, China and the U.S. suggests that its arrival may not be far away.

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Huawei Mate 20 first teaser hints improved AI performance

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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At the IFA 2018, Huawei had launched Kirin 980 chipset as the world’s first 7nm chipset. At that time, it had also confirmed that the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro powered by the Kirin 980 will be announced on Oct. 16 through an unveil event in London. Today, the company has released an official invite which confirms that the aforementioned launch date and venue. The first teaser also indicates that the Mate 20 will be offering enhanced AI experience.

The Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro that were in Oct. 16 last year were powered by Kirin 970. The 10nm chipset also featured a dedicated NPU unit for handling AI tasks. At the launch event of the Kirin 980, Huawei confirmed that the Kirin 980 is equipped with two NPU units which is 120 percent faster than its predecessor. The image shown below clearly states that Mate 20 will offer better AI.

Mass-produced TMSC, the Kirin 980 is an octa-core SoC with tri-cluster arrangement which includes quad-core Cortex A76 in two sets with one clocking at 2.6 GHz and the other one working at 2.2 GHz. The four cores of power-saving Cortex A55 offer a clocking speed of 1.8 GHz. Compared to its predecessor, the Kirin 980 is 48 percent faster and 178 percent more power-efficient.

Huawei Mate 20 first teaser

Rumors have it that Mate 20 will be feature an LCD panel with waterdrop notch screen with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is expected to carry support for FHD+ resolution. The handset is expected to feature a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. On the other side, the Mate 20 Pro may arrive with an AMOLED screen with a larger notch. It is expected to carry support for Quad HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. The Mate 20 Pro is expected to feature an in-display fingerprint reader and 3D structured light module for 3D facial scanning.

Both the smartphones are expected to house triple camera sensors arranged in a square-shaped setup. Both phones are rumored to be powered by 4,200mAh batteries. Also, these handsets are expected to run on EMUI 9 flavored Android 9 Pie.

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Huawei’s 15W Wireless Charger Certified by FCC along with a 40W Wired Charger

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Jed John Ikoba
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Huawei‘s upcoming Mate 20 flagships may likely come with several new features, both on its design and hardware, that would set it apart from its predecessor. One of such new features is a powerful wired charging technology that is more powerful than SuperCharge. In addition, Huawei will also include support for wireless charging on the Mate 20 Pro. At present, wireless charging is available only on the Mate RS Porsche Design.Huaawei wireless charging pad

A couple of FCC documents have now revealed the power rating of the wireless and wired chargers. The FCC filing which is believed to be for the Mate 20 chargers shows the wireless charger will have a 15W power rating. The rating matches that of the fastest Qi wireless chargers on the market right now. In addition, the wired charger will be capable of delivering up to 40W of power with a massive 4A/10V output rating. That is obviously a giant leap over the Super VOOC charger released by OPPO which has a 22.5W rating. It is also going to be faster than OnePlus’ DASH charging technology.

Related: Huawei launches Designed for Huawei (DFH) certification for third-party accessories

While the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro may likely come with the wireless charging technology, we can’t say if the 40W wired fast charger will be available on the upcoming flagships. We’ll have to wait until October 16 when Huawei will officially unveil the Mate 20 series.

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