Samsung dominates premium smartphone segment in India

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Oct 5, 2018

Following in the footsteps of its well-received predecessors, the Mi A2 garnered huge popularity among Xiaomi fans after hitting the store shelves earlier this year. In a bid to make the Mi A2 available to those living on a tight budget, the Chinese phone manufacturer is now giving a big discount on this coveted smartphone’s steep retail price on GearBest.

Before we delve further into the details about the discount, let us take a gander at what the Mi A2 smartphone has to offer in terms of specs and features. First off, it sports a mammoth 5.99-inches LTPS, IPS, FHD+ display bearing a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9 and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top.

Under the hood, the Mi A2 smartphone packs Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 660 SDM660, 64-bit processor along with an Adreno 512 GPU. It comes with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of non-expandable internal storage so that you have ample storing space for your favorite content.

On the back, it houses a 12.0MP+20.0MP dual camera setup while there’s a 20.0MP selfie camera with Face Beauty, Face Detection and Panorama Shot placed on the front as far as photography is concerned. Moreover, the phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a built-in 3030mAh Li-ion battery.

While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a top-branded mobile device offering the aforesaid features, the Xiaomi Mi A2 phablet can now be yours at a dropped price of just $215.99. This is a noteworthy 27% reduction in the device’s steep price retail price. But that’s not all.

You even get an opportunity to win the original Xiaomi Mi 6 dirt-proof phone case as a free gift with this order. On the downside, there were only 8 pieces left for this promo, which is slated to end in 4 days. You can follow this link to avail the discount before the promo comes to an end.

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Buy The Nubia M2 NX551J And ZTE Nubia Z17 Lite Smartphones At Dropped Price On GeekBuying [Coupon]

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Get 33% Off On Nubia M2 NX551J Smartphone

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Oct 5, 2018

Nubia has a reputation for manufacturing high-end smartphones that meet the varied needs of adventurous users.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to buy a Nubia-branded smartphone without spending a lot of money, it may interest you to know that the Chinese company is now offering big discounts on the well-received M2 NX551J and the Z17 Lite smartphones on GeekBuying. Let’s check out the details.

Nubia M2 NX551J Smartphone

The feature-laden M2 NX551J smartphone from Nubia comes with a 5.5-inch capacitive screen,2.5D arc screen, AMOLED & FHD display, bearing a screen resolution of 1920×1080 pixels at a pixel density of 401PPI. Moreover, it is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 / MSM8953 octa-core A53 2.0GHz processor.

With a competent Adreno 506 graphics processing unit, under the hood, the M2 NX551J smartphone offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB ROM running on Nubia UI 4.0-based Android 6.0.1 OS. It houses a 13.0MP rear-mounted camera and a 16.0MP front shooter and is backed by a 3630mAh lithium-ion polymer battery.
The powerful Nubia M2 NX551J normally sells for $239.99 on online and offline stores, but you can now buy it at a reduced price of just $159.99 on GeekBuying. In addition to taking advantage of this 33% reduction in its retail price, you can use coupon code HEPNNNKK to save an extra $15 and bring your grand total further down to $154.99.

Since the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing, you need to follow this link without wasting time if you’re interested in receiving the discount. Note that the aforesaid coupon is also likely to expire shortly.

ZTE Nubia Z17 Lite Smartphone

Alternatively, you can buy the equally well-received official global version of the Nubia Z17 Lite smartphone on GeekBuying if you’re willing to spend just $155.99. This is a considerable 65% reduction in the phone’s original selling price of $449.99.

An absolute bargain at this price, the Nubia Z17 Lite is a bezel-less smartphone that sports an eye-catching 5.5-inch display with 1920 X 1080 pixels resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass on top for added protection. It has a pixel density of 403PPI (pixels per inch).
The device packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 MSM8976 Pro, Octa Core, 4xA72 1.95 GHz, 4xA53 1.4 GHz, 64bit processor along with an Adreno 510 GPU. It comes with 6GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of onboard storage.

Moreover, the Nubia Z17 Lite smartphone sports a 13.0MP+ 13.0MP dual-camera setup on the back and a 16.0MP front-mounted camera for selfies. It runs on Nubia UI 5.0-based Android 7.1 Nougat OS and draws its juices from a robust 3200mAh battery with QC3.0.

If the Nubia Z17 Lite has stirred your interest, you can follow this link to check out more details about the coveted smartphone and also avail the discount. It is worth noting that promo is slated to end in just 2 days.

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Buy Teclast T20 4G Phablet For Only $215.99 On GearBest

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Oct 5, 2018

Teclast launched its long-awaited T20 phablet in July this year. Much to the delight of the popular Chinese brand that makes tablet PCs, smart bands, power banks, and USB flash, the device became an instant hit.

Taking its popularity into consideration, Teclast is now offering the well-received T20 phablet at a dropped price on one of China’s most popular online stores, GearBest. We’ll not only shed light on this discount but also divulge more details about the coveted 4G phablet from Teclast.

The T20 would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online as well as offline stores, but in a bid to make it available to cost-conscious buyers, Teclast is doling out a noteworthy 27% off on the phablet’s steep retail price. As a result, you can now buy the T20 at a considerably reduced price of just $215.99 on GearBest.

Before we check out more details about the discount, let us take a gander what the Teclast-branded phablet has to offer in terms of features and specs. The T20 sports a big 10.1 inches IPS display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels.

With compact dimensions of 9.8 x 5.31 x 0.33 inches and weighing in at just 0.5046 kg with battery, the T20 is housed in a sturdy plastic and metal body, making it an ideal companion for frequent travelers. Under the hood, it packs a powerful MT6797X ( X27 ) Deca Core up to 2.6GHz processor along with an ARM Mali-T880 MP4 GPU.

Moreover, it offers 4GB of DDR3L RAM and 64GB eMMC ROM of storage capacity (expandable up to 128GB) so that you never run out of space for storing your favorite content. On the photography front, it houses a 13.0MP rear-mounted camera and a 13.0MP front shooter for self-portraits and face-to-face video chatting.

The T20 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat OS and is backed by a robust 8100mAh battery that offers up to 6 hours video playing time. Regrettably, there were only 77 pieces remaining for this promo. You can follow this link without wasting time in order to ensure you don’t miss the big discount.

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Get The Bakeey M3 Color Screen Smart Watch For Just $9.99 On Banggood [Coupon]

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Oct 5, 2018

The Bakeey M3 is crammed with useful features that make it a perfect companion for human exercise. Moreover, the device can also be deemed as a smart communication partner that runs on Android & IOS OS.

While you’d end up spending a lot of money on a fitness accessory offering comparable features and usability, the M3 can now be yours at a considerably dropped price. While it would normally set you back a pretty penny on online as well as offline stores, this Bakeey-branded smartwatch has gone up for sale bearing a discounted price of just $11.99 on Banggood.

Aside from taking advantage of this 60% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $29.99, you can save extra money at the time of checking out. In order to avail an additional discount, all you need to do is to apply coupon code 99m3 before you proceed to check out.

This will help you save an extra $2 and reduce your already discounted grand total to only $9.99.An absolute bargain at this price, the Bakeey M3 sports an easily readable 0.96 inch TFT screen display featuring a touch-button key that can be used to operate it.
With a dimension of 255X18X12 and weighing in at just 25g, the M3 is a small and compact fitness tracker that offers a real-time view of your heart rate and records your sports distance. Apart from that, it offers a sedentary reminder and vibrates to remind you when there’s an incoming call.

It can also monitor the quality of your sleeping. It boasts an impressive array of other features such as blood pressure, steps, photo control, an alarm clock and social media apps including Wechat, QQ, Twitter, and Facebook. Moreover, you can choose from red, blue, purple, pink and black color option.

If you’re interested in checking out more details about the Bakeey M3 Heart Rate Monitor SmartWatch and receiving the discount, just head straight to this link before the promo ends. Note that the aforesaid coupon is also likely to expire soon.

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Nokia True Wireless Earbuds & Pro Wireless Earphones launch for €129 and €69 respectively

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Oct 4, 2018

The Nokia 8 Sirocco is the only phone from HMD Global that doesn’t have an audio jack but we are sure it won’t be the only one. Since the lack of a 3.5mm jack will become a recurring theme, it only makes sense to have wireless earphones that folks can purchase. This is probably the reason why Nokia announced two wireless earphones today – the True Wireless Earbuds and the Pro Wireless Earphones.

Nokia True Wireless Earbuds

The True Wireless Earbuds, as the name says, is a pair of earbuds that are not connected to each other by a wire. The earbuds are Nokia‘s answer to the Samsung Gear IconX and the Apple Airpods.

According to the manufacturer, each of the earbuds weighs 5g and they are splash and sweat resistant. The Nokia True Wireless Earbuds comes in a cylindrical case that can also charge the earbuds up to 3 times. The earbuds connect via Bluetooth 5.0 and provide up to 3.5 hours of playback or 4 hours of talk time. With the case, it should provide up to 14 hours of playback and 16 hours of talk time. The case charges via USB Type-C.

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The True Wireless Earbuds comes in black and will sell for €129. It will come with a USB-C cable and three pairs of earbuds.

Nokia Pro Wireless Earphones

This is yet another pair of wireless earphones but with a different design. Unlike the one above, the earbuds are connected by a wire and have a neckband design. The wires connecting the earbuds to the neckband are braided.

Nokia says you can pause what you are listening to by sticking the two magnetic earbuds together. Separating them will resume playback. Also, the Nokia Pro Wireless Earphones has a 10-hour battery life and recharges in 2 to 3 hours via a MicroUSB port.

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It is sweat proof and splash resistant and has an in-line remote. It connects via Bluetooth 4.2, supports Qualcomm aptX audio and also works with the Assistant on your device.

Android Pie to hit the Nokia 6.1/6.1 Plus October, and the Nokia 8/Sirocco in November

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Oct 4, 2018

HMD Global had an event in London today where it announced the new Nokia 7.1. Other than the launch of the phone, HMD Global also revealed some important info about its other phones such as when they would get updated to Android Pie.

The Nokia 7 Plus already received an update to Android 9 Pie last week. According to the manufacturer, the Nokia 6.1 and the Nokia 6.1 Plus are next on the list. Both phones will get the update to Android Pie this month. The Nokia 8 and the Nokia 8 Sirocco will come next and receive their own slice of Pie in November.

Nokia didn’t reveal the timeline for its other phones but trust that they will get the update too, though it might be much later.

Tencent deploys facial recognition to detect underage gamers amidst China’s gaming addiction crisis

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 4, 2018

China has been grappling with a monumental rise in cases of gaming addiction especially among teenagers in the country with an estimated 24 million kids affected. The government also blames the country’s widespread myopia on the playing of video games. As a result, several measures are being taken to stem the tide. One of such measures is what Tencent is about introducing on its games. Facial recognition. In case you don’t know, Tencent Holdings is the world’s top-grossing games publisher. Its most popular game is King of Glory, with over 50m daily players in China. The game has even been heavily linked to the epidemic rise of video game addiction in the country.

So it isn’t surprising that the company is adopting innovative ways to tackle the addiction. Last year, Tencent started implementing a policy which saw 12-year-olds and under getting only one hour per day of gameplay time, restricted to before 9 pm. Older kids are only be allowed to play for two hours a day. That may not have worked as smart kids will always find ways of circumventing the laws. The company also recently added a feature which blurred the image if the user got too close.

The use of facial recognition technology to gain access will be tested first on Tencent’s blockbuster mobile game titled, Honour of Kings. Already, some 1,000 new users in Beijing and Shenzhen have been selected to verify their identities through camera checks, according to a recent statement by the company. The facial recognition will verify the identities of Honour of Kings players by cross-referencing with public security databases. The company said it was the first time such data has been used by the gaming industry to screen users. There is no indication when the feature will roll out fully for Honour of Kings, which has 200 million users, or if and when the system will expand to cover other Tencent titles.

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HMD Global launches Nokia 7.1 with 5.84-inch PureDisplay, SD636 SoC, and dual rear cameras

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Oct 4, 2018

As expected, at a launch event in London, UK, HMD Global announced its brand new Nokia 7.1 smartphone. It comes with a familiar all-glass exterior that we’ve seen on recently launched budget phones by HMD Global.

The Nokia 7.1 features a 5.84-inch Full HD+ “PureDisplay” with 19:9 screen aspect ratio with a notch on top. The company claims that the PureDisplay’s internal HDR can convert the SDR content into the HDR in real-time.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s mid-range Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor, which is claimed to deliver 40 percent improved performance over its predecessor Snapdragon 630. It is coupled with Adreno 509 GPU and comes in two models — 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM.

The 3GB RAM model packs 32GB of internal storage while the 4GB RAM model comes with 64GB of onboard storage. Both the models feature a microSD card slot, enabling you to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 400GB.

In terms of photography, the phone comes with a new Zeiss imaging solution. The Nokia 7.1 has a dual camera setup on the back that’s stacked vertically in the top-center position. It comes with a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor for depth sensing.

The camera comes with features like True Life HDR, Bokeh mode, Pro Camera mode, Livestream functionality, and Bothie. On the front side, it comes equipped with an AI-backed 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

Just like every other Nokia smartphone, this one too is a part of Google‘s Android One programme. The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box. The Finnish company has promised the Android Pie update by the end of this month and future updates for two years.

There’s a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security. Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, Type-C 2.0, and NFC. The phone drives power from a 3,060mAh battery with support for fast charging.

The Nokia 7.1 will be available in two color options — Gloss Midnight Blue and Gloss Steel that has a copper accent. It’ll be available for pre-order in the European market from tomorrow and will start shipping later this month. The pricing for the base model of Nokia 7.1 starts at €299, roughly $343.

Panasonic unveils the Eluga X1 and Eluga X1 Pro in India with wireless charging and IR Face Unlock

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Oct 4, 2018

Panasonic has launched two new phones in India. Unlike a lot of its recent phones in the country, the new Eluga X1 and Eluga X1 Pro are upper mid-range phones.

Eluga X1 and Eluga X1 Pro Design

The Eluga X1 and its Pro variant share the same design. There is glass on both sides of the phones, a notched display, and the vertically arranged dual rear cameras. They also come in Silver and Dark Gray colors.

Eluga X1 and Eluga X1 Pro Specs

The Eluga X1 and Eluga X1 Pro have a 6.18-inch FHD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and Gorilla Glass 3. Nestled within the notch of both phones is a 16MP AI camera with bokeh mode, live photos, and Panasonic’s take on AR emojis called Facemoji. There is also an infrared face unlock system inside the notch.

Both phones are powered by MediaTek’s Helio P60 chipset. The Eluga X1 Pro has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage while the Eluga X1 has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Both phones support storage expansion up to (256GB) There is a 16MP + 5MP dual camera combo on the back of the phones with lots of features and customizations. Keeping the rear cameras company on the back is a fingerprint scanner.

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The Eluga X1 and Eluga X1 Pro ditch the audio jack for a USB Type-C port for both audio and charging. A Type-C to 3.5mm converter is included in the box. Both phones pack a 3000mAh battery with support for fast charging but the Pro version adds support for wireless charging. Panasonic says both phones can also charge other devices.

The Eluga X1 and Eluga X1 Pro run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and also have a special AI app called ARBO HUB which studies your usage pattern and helps you plan your day.

OnePlus 6T promotional video once again teases the in-display fingerprint reader

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 4, 2018

OnePlus‘ upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 6Twill likely have as its biggest feature the in-display fingerprint reader it is expected to pack. That has been the subject of a couple of pre-launch promotional activities the company has been dishing out. The in-display fingerprint sensor is once again the subject of a new OnePlus 6T promo campaign released by OnePlus.

The video is part of the “Unlock The Future” campaign and it tries to relate the innovation that would be at play onboard the device to previous monumental innovations such as the Egyptian pyramids, the balloon of the Montgolfier brothers and the Moon landing by US astronauts. The company is basically telling us that it would keep up its innovativeness.

The video also showcases the bottom part of the device and we could see the USB Type-C port at the middle. The port is surrounded by two speaker grills at both sides which should be openings for the mouthpiece or perhaps the audio on the OP6T will see some improvements. We’ll find out about that when the device is launched. As for the launch, OnePlus is expected to launch the device on October 17 in India as seen in a leaked invitation letter. The company is yet to officially announce a date for the launch.

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Motorola One Power to go on sale in India tomorrow for Rs. 15,999 ($217)

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Oct 4, 2018

Last week, Motorola launched its latest smartphone in the Indian market — Motorola One Power, for a price of Rs. 15,999 that roughly converts to $217. The smartphone will now be available for purchase in India from tomorrow, exclusively through Flipkart, in Black color.

To remind you of the specifications, the Motorola One Power comes with a 6.2-inch Max Vision Full HD+ IPS display having a screen resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio, and Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz, coupled with Adreno 509 GPU. In India, only the 4GB RAM variant with 64GB internal storage has been launched. The company has not launched the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage model.

In the camera department, the phone features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, it comes equipped with a 12-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

There’s a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and has P2i water-repellent nanocoating. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, and GPS + GLONASS. Being a part of the Android One program, the smartphone runs on the stock version of Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box.

The company has also promised Android 9.0 Pie update by the end of this year as well as next major Android Q update for the phone. The handset is powered by a 5,000mAh battery which also supports TurboPower fast charging technology.

Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Motorola One Power: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Oct 4, 2018

Android One had more success than expected, and this happened especially thanks to Xiaomi and Nokia, according to the latest report by Strategy Analytics. In case you lived in a cave for the last five years, Android One is a stock version of Google’s operating system providing a stock experience and faster updates. Below you will find an in-depth comparison between the most recent and important Android One devices in the market focused on the quality-price ratio: Xiaomi Mi A2, Nokia 6.1 Plus and Motorola One Power.

Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Motorola One Power

	Xiaomi Mi A2	Nokia 6.1 Plus	Motorola One Power
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm	147.2 x 71 x 8 mm, 151 grams	156 x 76 x 8.4 mm, 205 grams
DISPLAY	5.99 inches, 1080 x 216p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD	5.8 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 432 ppi, 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.2 inches, 1080 x 2246 pixels, 403 ppi, 18.7:9 ratio, LTPS IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM , 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One
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 +20 MP f/1.8 and f/1.8 20 MP f/2.2 front camera	Dual 16 + 5 MP f/2.0 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.2 12 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3000 mAh, Fast Charging with Quick Charge 3.0 or 4.0	3060 mAh, Fast Charging with Quick Charge 3.0	5000 mAh, Fast Charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

Nokia 6.1 Plus is the device with the most modern and attractive design, and it is also the most compact device so it fits better in a pocket. It is the only device in the trio to feature a refined glass back beside its aluminum frame. Xiaomi Mi A2 and Motorola One Power have a full metal unibody design with the first having a better look on the rear side thanks to its U-shaped antenna bands.

Display

If you do not like the notch, then the best display for you is the one of Xiaomi Mi A2. On the other hand, if you do not mind about the presence of a notch and you like to have slimmer bezels, go for the Motorola One Power. Both are displays with a good viewing quality but not high-end ones. Nokia 6.1 Plus has a smaller display without the LTPS technology, so it is a bit worse for advanced users.

Specs & Software

Xiaomi Mi A2 is the most powerful device simply because it comes with a more powerful chipset. We are talking about the Snapdragon 660 by Qualcomm which is paired with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. However, note that Xiaomi Mi A2 is the only one which does not feature a micro SD slot to expand the internal storage.

Camera

Xiaomi Mi A2 has also the best camera thanks to its outstanding rear setup. It sports two cameras with high resolutions and both the sensors have a bright f/1.8 aperture. This results in an incredible level of detail even when light conditions are not the best. Even the selfie camera is great with its 20 MP resolution. Motorola One Power takes the second place.

Battery

There is no challenge: Motorola One Power is much better. While Xiaomi Mi A2 and Nokia 6.1 Plus have just average batteries with capacities of 3000 and 3060 mAh (respectively), Motorola One Power has a monster 5000 mAh lithium unit which can easily last more than two days. This is the strongest point of this handset.

Price

When it comes to midrange phones, often the battery life makes the difference. I choose Motorola One Power as the winner of this comparison because of its huge battery, even though it is not the most popular handset and it carries the more expensive price tag (about €300/$345). The price tags of Xiaomi Mi A2 and Nokia 6.1 Plus are €220/$253 and €250/$288, respectively.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi A2 Red edition announced in India; Sale from tomorrow

Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Motorola One Power: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Mi A2

PROs

Better hardware
Notchless display
Better camera department
Affordable price

CONS

No micro SD

Nokia 6.1 Plus

PROs

Good design
Great performance
Good price
Compact design

CONS

Smaller battery

Motorola One Power

PROs

Splash resistant
Big display
Bigger battery
Nice cameras

CONS

Higher price

iPhone XS sales are stronger than last year’s iPhone lineup: Flurry Analytics

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Oct 4, 2018

According to the latest report from Flurry Analytics, the sales of this year’s iPhone XS are stronger than the iPhone X and iPhone 8 launched last year. To estimate the sales, the company used dated from over a million mobile apps.

Flurry Analytics’ data indicates that this year’s flagship iPhones have proved to be a significant success for Apple. This too even before the iPhone XR, which is the cheapest among the three phones launched this year, is yet to go on sale.

In the first week itself, the iPhone XS gained an overall iPhone market share of 0.42 percent. The bigger XS Max was more successful, capturing 0.68 percent share of all iPhones currently in use in the U.S. The total combined share stands at 1.1 percent of all iPhones in just one week.

The company further added that the sales of iPhone XS and the XS Max in the first week has beat out the sales of last year’s iPhone 8 and the 8 Plus. It says that the like-for-like comparison shows that Apple generated 7 percent more revenue from iPhone XS/Max sales than the combined sales of the iPhone X and iPhone 8/Plus in the equivalent periods last year.

According to Flurry Analytics, the trend will continue into the holidays. It said:

Our net takeaway is that Apple is able still able to drive solid market share uptake with its latest devices, but is also actively raising prices to keep revenue growing. The strategy appears to be working, and they are well positioned heading into the holiday season. We look forward to sharing more insights as the holiday season progresses.

In terms of market penetration, the iPhone 7 still holds the top position with around 15.40 percent while the iPhone 7 Plus is at the second spot with 12.73 percent market share. The iPhone 6S has 12.40 percent market penetration.

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POCO F1 Rosso Red to go on sale soon as teasers flood the web

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Oct 4, 2018

The POCO F1 or POCOPHONE F1 comes in three colors – Steel Blue, Graphite Black, and Rosso Red. There is a special Armored Edition with Kevlar which is limited to the 8GB RAM + 256GB model. Since the phone went on sale, only the blue and black variants have been available for purchase but that may be changing soon.

The official social media accounts for POCO India have been teasing the arrival of the Rosso Red variant since yesterday. This can only mean one thing – it is about to go on sale.

The clock's ticking. #POCOgoesRosso pic.twitter.com/TWrUmTM5Vz

— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) October 3, 2018

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It's time to turn up the heat. Coming soon. #POCOgoesRosso #ShotOnPOCO F1 by @taras84

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The Rosso Red variant is a personal favorite and I think it matches with the red accents around the rear cameras, unlike the other variants. The specs are still the same and the price will remain the same – Rs. 20,999 (~$285) for the 64GB model and Rs. 23,999 (~$326) for the 128GB version.

If you are planning to buy the POCO F1 and have been waiting for this variant, then we advise you to be patient for a few more days.

Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale brings OnePlus 6 down to INR 29,999 (~$407)

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Oct 4, 2018

The month of October is a big one for Indians as there are a bunch of shopping festivals lined up for the month. One of them is Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale which will begin on October 10. If you are planning to get a new phone, then you may want to consider the OnePlus 6 which will get a huge discount when the festival begins.

The OnePlus 6 launched in the second quarter of the year with a starting price of Rs. 34,999 or $529 in the US. Next week, the phone will get a big reduction in price albeit temporary. For the period of the 5-day sale, the OnePlus 6 64GB version will sell for Rs. 29,999 (~$407)!

Only the base model has been confirmed to get this price cut but there is no harm in checking if other models will get the price cut when the sale begins. Orders will most likely be limited to one unit per customer. Also, we can’t confirm if the current promo of a free Sandstone Protective Case when you add it to your cart along with the phone will apply but you should try it out too.

Leaked Moto G7 specs reveal Motorola is going big with the screen

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Oct 4, 2018

It is October already which means that we are most likely not getting a Moto G6S seeing as last year’s Moto G5S (and G5S Plus) launched in August. We don’t know what influenced Motorola’s decision not to release a Moto G6S, maybe the release of the Motorola One series. Nevertheless, the focus is now on the Moto G7 series. Specs for the Moto G7 have surfaced on the web and it shows Motorola is going big with the 7th-gen Moto G phone.

The Moto G7 is reported to pack a 6.4-inch display. That is a big bump in screen size when you compare it to the Moto G6‘s 5.7-inch screen. It will probably still be called Max Vision though. The display will have a Full HD+ resolution.

The Moto G7 will come with an unnamed octa-core chipset. The Moto G6 has a Snapdragon 450 under its hood which is the king of the Snapdragon 400 series. So we are probably expecting the move to a Snapdragon 600 series chipset. The processor will be paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

For the cameras, the G7 will have two sensors on its back. The two cameras are a 16MP sensor and a 5MP sensor while the front camera is a 12MP sensor. The phone will run Android 9 Pie out of the box and pack a 3,500mAh battery. Expect Motorola’s TurboPower fast charging technology on board. The Moto G7 will also have a fingerprint scanner which should remain on the rear.

Report: Global tablet shipments will decline till 2023 except iPad

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 4, 2018

In the latest report from Digitimes’s market research, it is forecasted that the global tablet shipments will keep declining till 2023. The sales for the fiscal year 2018-19 are expected to drop to 141 million units. Similarly, they have forecasted a decline in sales for the year 2021-23 to 120 million units. The slump in tablets marketing is due to the increased market share of the large display smartphones.

The smartphone effect is minimal on the larger display tablets as they are expected to grow in 2018-19, and for few upcoming years. It is the only tablet segment which will keep growing amid the rising competition and larger display smartphones in the market. Here’s what DigiTimes is quoting about the so-called white-box devices, “Tablets with 9-inch and above displays are expected enjoy shipment growths in 2018 thanks to demand from consumers for replacing their smaller-size models and increasing procurement from the education sector. White-box tablet shipments are expected to rise slightly from a year ago in 2018 benefiting from stabilized key component prices.”

If we talk about the smaller screen tablets, then they are expected to decline 2-3% every year until 2023. To pick up the sales, OEMs will offer some discounts on the smaller tablet. The 7″ or similarly sized tablets will fall to 10-20% overall.

Recently, Apple and other major manufacturers have launched the 6.5 inches of smartphone devices, and now it is unlikely that they will increase the screen size any more than this. So, this whole scenario will decrease the pressure on the tablet market. As per the report, in the upcoming few months, the average tablet size will increase to 9.7 inches – 12.7 inches.

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Apple iPad is the only tablet device that will not see any decline in the sales. Its market share will expand in the next five years as Apple is expected to come with different sized iPads in the next few years. Also, Apple iPad gives a longer life cycle than the Android-based tablets.

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Asus ROG Phone to debut in the US on October 18

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