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Honor 8X and Honor 8X Max announced: large displays, Kirin & Snapdragon processors and big batteries

Huawei’s Honor sub-brand has announced two new smartphones for the mid-range category. They are the Honor 8X and the Honor 8X Max. Both phones are not just bigger versions of each other but also differ with respect to specifications.

Honor 8X featured

Honor 8X

The Honor 8X has a 6.5-inch 1080 x 2340 screen with a notch. This is the same type of notch we have seen on other Honor phones this year. Honor says the phone has a 91% screen to body ratio, a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, a 4.25mm narrow chin and has a COF packaging process.

The phone is also the first smartphone to have a TUV Rheinland certified display. The certification means the device passes TUV Rheinland’s test for safe displays.

The Honor 8X has a unique design. The back is covered in a 15-layer glare 2.5D glass which has two different textures. The frame is made of metal and there is glass on the front too.

The Honor 8X is powered by a Kirin 710 processor paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. It has a 16MP f/2.0 front-facing camera with tons of features and a 20MP + 2MP dual camera combo on the rear. The rear camera has AI scene recognition which changes the camera settings to best suit what you are trying to shoot. There are also tons of shooting modes including portrait mode, slow-motion recording, and time-lapse photography.

The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo with EMUI 8.2 on top. It has a 3,750mAh battery but sadly only supports 5V/2A charging via a MicroUSB port. The Honor 8X supports using two SIM card (nano only) and a MicroSD card slot at the same time. There is Bluetooth 4.2 and support for aptX audio. It also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and supports GPU Turbo.

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Price and Availability

The Honor 8X comes in black, blue, red, and purple. It is priced at ¥1899 (~$240) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB version. There is also a 4GB RAM + 64GB version priced at ¥1399 (~$177) and a 6GB RAM + 64GB version priced at ¥1599 (~$202). Pre-orders begin today up until September 10 while main sales will commence on September 11 at 10 AM.

 

Honor 8X Max featured

Honor 8X Max

The Honor 8X max has a 7.12-inch water-drop display with a 1080 x 2244 resolution. It also has a TUV Rheinland certification which means the display is safe for the eyes.

Powering the Honor 8X Max is the Snapdragon 636 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The phone has support for storage expansion, so users can add up to an additional 256GB of storage via the MicroSD card slot. There is also a Snapdragon 660 version which has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

There are dual cameras on the rear of the phone – a 16MP f/2.0 sensor + 2MP f/2.4 sensor. Just like the Honor 8X, the camera sensors are arranged vertically on the 8X Max. The front camera is an 8MP f/2.0 sensor. There is also a fingerprint scanner on the rear of the phone.

Honor 8X Max reverse charging

Honor is advertising the 8X Max as a media consumption device so it has packed it with stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos audio technology. It also has a large 5,000mAh battery with support for 9V/2A fast charging. It can also charge other devices including the Honor band via USB OTG.

The phone also runs EMUI 8.2.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo.
Honor 8X Max all colors

READ MORE: Honor Band 4 images and $39 pricing appear on retailer site; Key features also leaked

Meet Spry, a waterproof underwater and surface drone on Kickstarter

Drone technology has gained tremendous acceptance and is now utilized in several sectors of the global economy. Its deployment cuts across tracking down illegal immigrants, poachers, trans-border drug traffickers and in some cases terrorists. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) are also useful in the movie industry and at homes as a plaything. We are about to see the first of such drones that would come with both amphibious and aerial capabilities and manoeuvres. Known as Spry, the drone is said to be the only waterproof drone that submerges under water, floats like a boat and flies in the air.Spry drone

Spry is built to be able to submerge for some moments under water and float back to the surface. It can also flip on its back and fly like a bird. It is built with an optically-engineered polycarbonate dome which provides high transparency without distortion and so it is strong and durable. Most importantly, it is waterproof. Not only is the drone waterproof, the remote control can also be used inside water.Spry

In addition, the drone is equipped with an interchangeable battery which can fly for up to 17 minutes. The battery can also supply power for flights of speeds of up to 70 kilometres per hour (43mph). This speed was achieved using its standard two-blade propellers. Thus, with three blades it can go even faster. It comes with several other features of high-end drones such as GPS, follow a subject, automatic levelling, one-button return command etc.

Hot Topic: Xiaomi MiTu Quadcopter Drone Launched For 399 Yuan ($63)

The Spry waterproof drone is presently on funding campaign on Kickstarter, The goal has already been surpassed and so we expect the company to commence assembly in no distant time. The estimated delivery period for backers is November 2018.

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Mi 8 Youth Edition may be the upcoming ¥1999 phone from Xiaomi

The Mi 8 series already has three members – the Snapdragon 710-powered Mi 8 SE and the Snapdragon 845-powered Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer Edition. New reports have revealed Xiaomi may be adding two more members. According to Mysmartprice, the two new Mi 8 variants are the Mi 8 Youth and the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition. Think of the latter as a sort of Mi 8 UD.

Apart from the names of the two new models, the color variants and memory configuration for both phones have also surfaced. The Mi 8 Youth will come in three variants and three memory configurations while the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition will have two color variants and two memory configurations.

Mi 8 Youth

The Mi 8 Youth Edition will launch in 4GB + 64GB, 6GB + 64GB, and 6GB + 128GB variants. Available color variants are Space Gray, Gold, and Blue. The Mi 8 with an in-display fingerprint sensor will be available in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB while available color variants are listed as black and gold.

Mi 8 Youth

READ MORE: Xiaomi Redmi 6A, Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro launched in India, prices start at Rs. 5,999

Chinese leaker @Ice Universe believes the Mi 8 Youth Edition may be the ¥1999 (~$292/€252) phone scheduled to launch in mid-September. However, the rumored processor is more of upper mid-range (Snapdragon 670/Snapdragon 710) than high-end.

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Huawei officially launches the new Kirin 980 chipset in China

Just five days after its official unveiling at IFA 2018, Huawei has launched its latest Kirin 980 AI chipset in China. The new chipset was launched in a ceremony held earlier today. The Kirin 980 happens to be the world’s first chipset built on the 7nm process. The new chipset also scores another first as it is the first commercial ARM Cortex-A76 chipset having two large Cortex-A76 cores. In addition, it is the first chipset with a Cat.21 4.5G baseband, 1.7Gbps Wi-Fi as well as dual-core NPUs.Kirin 980

As a result of these improvements, the Hisilicon Kirin 980 chipset comes with a 37% increase in its overall performance over the Snapdragon 845chipset and also is 32% higher in energy efficiency when compared to Qualcomm’s flagship chip. In comparison with its predecessor, the Kirin 980 chipset has a mammoth 75% increase in performance over the Kirin 970 while energy efficiency is increased by 58%.

The Kirin 980 AI chip is also integrated with theARM Mali-G76 which is equally a first in terms of commercialization. Huawei attaches great importance to photography. I’m sure we can remember the Mate 9/ Canon DSLR camera sample photo fiasco which engulfed the P9 after it was launched in 2016. The company won’t likely have any need to pass a DLSR camera sample for that of its upcoming flagship because the new chipset is integrated with a new generation of dual-core ISPs. Thus, image processing speed has increased by 46%, shooting energy efficiency has increased by 23%, and shooting response speed has increased by 32%. At the same time, there are multiple noise reduction technologies to enhance the details of the photos.

Read Also: Huawei Mate 20 AnTuTu Listing Appears; Reveals Kirin 980’s Prowess with 350,000+ Score

Kirin 980 supports the new Goggles 2.0 AI system, which has tremendous improvement in sensing, measurement, cognition and calculation. It supports 33 APIs as well as 147 operators and supports real-time multi-person gesture recognition, real-time intelligent video processing and so on. The HiAI platform continues to be open to the public and supports a variety of third-party application access, especially AR augmented reality, video, photo taking, and more. You can scoop more details from our Kirin 980 launch article.

Hands-on photos of the Nubia Z18 (Nebula Red and Deep Dark Night)

Nubia took the wraps off its latest flagship, the Nubia Z18, a few hours ago. The smartphone comes with a display with a similar design to that of the Essential PH-1. However, Nubia has named it Infinite Waterdrop Display.

The phone comes in three variants – Nebula Red, Deep Dark Night, and Starry Night. Hands-on photos of the first two color variants have been posted online.

The Nubia Z18 does look like the Essential PH-1 with respect to its display but there are still a number of differences. The screen of the Nubia Z18 is more curved at the bottom corners compared to that of the Essential. Also, the top bezel of the Z18 is slightly thicker. Where the Nubia does win is in the side bezels which are one of the thinnest we have seen on a phone.

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The Z18 has a glass back and it is no surprise it is a fingerprint magnet, though it looks like the Nebula Red variant does a better job at hiding it. Depending on the angle light hits the phone, the pattern on the back should appear different.

The phone packs dual cameras and as Nubia is known to do, it has a red ring around its sensors (it’s also around the front camera too). The camera is slightly raised and there is a dual LED flash flanking it on the right. The Z18 also packs a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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READ MORE: Nubia Red Magic 2 is coming: will have Snapdragon 845 and shoulder buttons

Get an Excellent Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite for just $169.99

Xiaomi is one of the top budget smartphone makers in the world and the MI A2 is a great example. You can now get it for just $169.99 and we believe you get a lot of value for the price.

It all starts with a nice design including a 5.84″ 1080p+ full-view display with minimal bezels and the notch. Also, the phone is made out of metal and it definitely looks and feels premium.

Some would say that the Snapdragon 625 is an old chipset but if you pair it up with a beefy 4000mAh power bank, you are looking at amazing battery life. In addition to that, the phone ships with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. If you are willing to pay a bit more, you can go with a model that has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

One of the highlights is an AI-powered dual-camera system that consists of 12MP and 5MP sensors that can take beautiful pictures in most situations.

You can now get it for just $169.99 and we believe you get a lot of value for the price.

Buy Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite for just $169.99

Nubia Z18 with 6-inch Infinite Waterdrop display and SD845 SoC launched, pricing starts at 2,799 Yuan ($409)

Today, at a launch event in Beijing, China, Nubia took the wraps off its flagship smartphone — Nubia Z18. The phone, which comes with a starting price of 2,799 Yuan (approximately $409), and will be available for purchase in China from 11th September.

The phone features a 6-inch Full HD+ “Infinite Waterdrop” display with a screen resolution of 2180 x 1080 pixels, producing a pixel density of 403ppi and 18:9 aspect ratio. The display covers about 91.8 percent area on the front side and is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass.

Nubia Z18

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm‘s flagship Snapdragon 845 AIE octa-core processor clocked at 2.8GHz, coupled with Adreno 630 graphics processor. The processor comes with the third generation of multi-core AIE engine that is claimed to be 3X times faster than the previous generation. The device packs up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The Nubia Z18 comes with Nubia Evolution Tensor technology, which the company describes as evolutionary machine learning technology. With the technology’s deep learning ability, it combines different algorithms to make up for each other’s strengths. It also supports and is compatible with Caffe, Pytorch, TensorFlow and other such training frameworks. The company further adds that the Nubia ET technology can speed up its own learning ability by nearly 200 percent, thanks to the multi-frame model.

Nubia Z18

In the camera department, the phone comes with an AI-based dual camera setup on the back, featuring a 16-megapixel and 24-megapixel camera sensors with f/1.6 aperture. It also comes with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) for smoother video recording. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel snapper with Portrait Mode.

The camera setup, which is powered by Spectra 280 ISP, is claimed by the company to provide the industry’s strongest performance. The phone comes with a new NeoVision ET Image Engine, which claims to be bringing evolution in the photography. It supports features like AI Intelligent Scene Recognition and AI-based post image processing as well.

Nubia Z18

The NeoVision ET Image Engine can accurately identify more than 500 types of scenes and the company claims that it’s recognition accuracy is 40 percent higher than the ordinary technology. It also supports AI Classified Albums for smarter and efficient album management. There’s also AI-based ET Art Filters onboard, including the Van Gogh filter.

The camera, which the company claims is the “king of night photography”, comes with the ability of pixel-level recognition and can distinguish the noise points with the help of artificial intelligence. This enables the phone to take stunning images during night-time.

As for the connectivity options, the device comes with 4×4 MIMO multi-antenna, which increases the data transmission rate by 100 percent and supports the speed of up to 640Mbps. It packs usual connectivity options including 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB Type-C. The device comes with DTS + D-BASS combination, which offers more dynamic bass, stereoscopic sound field, and an immersive gaming experience.

The phone is running the Android Oreo-based Nubia UI 6.0, which comes with Maverick Voice 2.0 — a built-in AI-based smart voice assistant. The Nubia UI 6.0 comes with a lightweight visual aesthetic design. Thanks to the Nubia ET, it intelligently boots and actively learns user behavior, enabling applications to start more quickly. It also comes with powerful improvements in gaming performance.

Nubia Z18 Neopower

There’s also a back-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security. The Nubia Z18 is powered by 3,450mAh battery which comes with NeoPower 3.0 Smart Power Saving Technology and supports NeoCharge 2.5 Fast Charging technology.

 

Read More: Nubia Red Magic 2 is coming: will have Snapdragon 845 and shoulder buttons

 

The 3D curved glass bodied smartphone comes in two color options — Deep Dark Night and Nebula Red. The company has also introduced Nubia Z18 Van Gogh Starry Night Collector’s Edition. While the standard variant with 6GB RAM + 64GB storage costs 2,799 Yuan ($409), the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model is priced at 3,299 Yuan (approximately $482).

On the other hand, the Nubia Z18 Van Gogh Starry Night Collector’s Edition is priced at 3,599 Yuan, roughly $526. The Nubia 18 will go on sale from September 11 through Nubia’s official website, Jingdong Mall, Suning Easy to buy, and Tianmao Mall.

Xiaomi Redmi 6A, Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro launched in India, prices start at Rs. 5,999

In July, Xiaomi had launched the Redmi 6 series of smartphones which includes Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 and Redmi 6 Pro in China. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has introduced the Redmi 6 series in India. Except for the Redmi 6 Pro that features a notched screen that supports 19:9 aspect ratio, the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A phones are fitted with an aspect ratio of 18:9.

Redmi 6 display

Xiaomi Redmi 6A, and Redmi 6 Specifications and Features

The Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 smartphones measure 147.5 x 71.5 x 8.3mm and they weigh nearly 145 grams. The Redmi 6 is fitted with IPS LCD screen of 5.45 inches. It carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The Redmi 6A also features the same display.

Redmi 6 official four colors
Redmi 6 official four colors

The Redmi 6A features the 12nm MediaTek Helio A22 chipset that includes 2.0 GHz quad-core processor. This helps the phone score over 63000+ on AnTuTu, way higher than Redmi 5A. On the other side, the Helio P22 SoC which includes 2.0 GHz octa-core processor powers the Redmi 6. The Redmi 6 and 6A phones feature 3,000mAh batteries.

Redmi 6A vs Redmi 5A Specs comparison
Redmi 6A vs Redmi 5A Specs comparison

The Redmi 6A has a single rear camera of 13-megapixel and a frontal shooter of 5-megapixel.

The Redmi 6 has f/2.2 aperture 12-megapixel + f/2.2 aperture 5-megapixel dual camera setup on its rear and a selfie snapper of 5-megapixel.

 

Redmi 6 vs Redmi 5 Specs comparison
Redmi 6 vs Redmi 5 Specs comparison

Redmi 6 Pro Specifications and Features

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The Redmi 6 Pro is the most advanced phone in the Redmi 6 family. It features a 5.84-inch IPS LCD screen that supports Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The good old Snapdragon 625 SoC is the driving force of the smartphone. It includes a big battery of 4,000mAh capacity.

The Redmi 6 Pro borrows the same dual camera setup that is available on the Redmi 6. It also features a selfie shooter of 5-megapixel.

 

The Redmi 6 series of smartphones are preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo and the latest version of MIUI 9.6 (MIUI 10 coming soon). These phones are equipped with hybrid SIM slot which means users can either use a microSD card or a SIM card on the second SIM slot. The Redmi 6 lineup are packed with usual features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB and 3.5mm audio jack. The Redmi 6 family members sport metallic bodies with an arc design.

Redmi 6 Pro official colors

The Redmi 6 and 6 Pro feature rear-mounted fingerprint scanners but the Redmi 6A skips on this sensor.

 

 

Redmi 6A, Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro Variants, Pricing and Availability

Here are the variants of the Redmi 6 series along with the pricing:

Redmi 6A

  • 16 GB Storage + 2 GB RAM – Rs. 5,999
  • 32 GB Storage + 2 GB RAM – Rs. 6,999
  • Color Variants:  Black, Blue, Gold and Rose Gold

Redmi 6

  • 32 GB Storage + 3 GB RAM – Rs. 7,999
  • 64 GB Storage + 3 GB RAM – Rs. 9,499
  • Color Variants:  Black, Blue, Gold and Rose Gold

Redmi 6 Pro

  • 32 GB Storage + 3 GB RAM – Rs. 10,499
  • 64 GB Storage + 4 GB RAM – Rs. 12,999
  • Color Variants: Black, Blue, Gold and Red

 

Availability:

  • Redmi 6A goes on sale on 19th September at 12 noon on Mi.com and Amazon.in.
  • Redmi 6 will go on sale for the first time on 10th September at 12 noon on Mi.com and Flipkart.
  • Redmi 6 Pro will be available on 11th September at 12 noon on Mi.com and Amazon.in.

All three smartphones will soon be available Mi Home and Mi preferred partners as well.

 

Giveaway – Win ONIKUMA Gaming Headsets (3 units)

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Get Big Discounts On Xiaomi-Branded Smartphones On Banggood [Coupon Codes]


If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a Xiaomi-branded smartphone without emptying your pocket, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll not only shed light on a few unmissable discounts but also show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money on well-received smartphones from the Chinese handset manufacturer.

Xiaomi Mi A2

Launched in July 2018, the Mi A2 is one Xiaomi’s most popular smartphones. It sports a mammoth 5.99-inch touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 X 2160 pixels and is crammed with an array of other awe-inspiring features.

The 6GB RAM+128GB ROM version of the phone usually carries a $399.99 price tag, but you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $285.99 on Banggood. Moreover, you can apply coupon code BGA212812th to get an extra $16 off and bring your grand total further down to only $269.99.

Since the coupon is likely to expire soon, it is imperative for you to follow this link to use it and avail the discount before it expires.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite

The equally well-received Mi A2 Lite was made available to the public in July this year. Just like its precursor, the phone became an instant hit among Xiaomi fans. Taking its popularity into consideration, Xiaomi is currently offering a 23% off on the 4GB RAM+64GB ROM version of the smartphone, which normally sells for $259.99 on Banggood.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, the Mi A2 Lite is currently up for grabs at a lowered price of just $199.99. In order to get an additional $20.10 off, all you need to do is to apply coupon code BGA2L4612th while checking out.


With the help of the aforesaid coupon, you can reduce your already discounted grand total to just $179.89. You can follow this link to avail this discount before the promotion ends.

Xiaomi Mi 8

Xiaomi took the wraps off the Mi 8 smartphone at an event that took place in Shenzhen, China. The phone was marketed as the long-awaited Mi 6 successor and as expected, it garnered considerable popularity among smartphone lovers.

The 6GB RAM+64GB ROM version of the Mi8 is now available at a reduced price of $419.99 on Banggood. While this is a significant 33% reduction in the phone’s retail price, you can save an extra $20 simply by using coupon code BGM86412TH at the time of checking out.


Your grand total will drop to just $399.99 after applying the above-mentioned coupon. You can visit this link if you’re interested in availing the discount and applying the coupon which will lapse shortly.

Xiaomi Mi8

Alternatively, you can go for the slightly larger 6GB RAM+128GB ROM version of the Mi8 if you’re willing to shell out just $479.99. Note that the phone usually sells for $619.99 on online stores.

In order to get an extra $50 discount, you can use coupon code BGM812812TH. This will help you reduce your grand total to just $429.99 without breaking much of a sweat. Click here to avail the discount.

Xiaomi Redmi 6

The Redmi 6 smartphone was launched in June 2018. The phone features a 5.45 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with 720 x 1440 pixels resolution and a pixel density of 295 PPI (pixels per inch).

The 4GB RAM+64GB ROM version of the phone is currently available bearing a discounted price of just $159.99, which is a noteworthy 30% reduction in the phone’s $229.99 selling price. You can use coupon code BGR66412th to save an extra $20 and reduce your grand total to just $139.99.


You can follow this link to receive the discount and before the promotion comes to an end. Note that 189 pieces were already sold out at the time of writing.

Xiaomi Redmi 6A

Touted as a budget-friendly smartphone, the 2GB RAM+32GB ROM version of the Redmi 6A normally carries a $140.10 price sticker. Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, the company is doling out a 22% off on the phone’s modest selling price, bringing it down to just $109.99.
On top of that, you can use coupon code BG6A3212th to get an extra $10 off. Your grand total comes down to just $99.99 after applying this coupon. To ensure you don’t miss this discount, head straight to this link without wasting time.

Xiaomi Mi A1

Powered by Snapdragon 625 Octa-core, max to 2.0 GHz, coupled with an Adreno 506 650MHz GPU, the Mi A1 smartphone offers unparalleled video watching experience. While the phone’s exceptional features justify the phone’s $299.05 steep price tag, Xiaomi is offering it at a dropped price of just $179.69 on Banggood.


You can apply coupon code 9BGA164 to get an additional $19.77 off at the time of checking out. This will bring your grand total down to $159.92. Note that the discount is valid for the 4GB RAM+64GB ROM. If you’re interested in taking advantage of this discount, just follow this link before the promo ends.

Elephone PX smartphone with dual front-facing pop-up camera leaks online

Elephone, the China-based local smartphone manufacturer, is all set to jump on the pop-up camera bandwagon that was started by Vivo. The company is working on Elephone PX smartphone, featuring dual front-facing elevating cameras and the phone’s images have now surfaced online.

The image reveals that the phone will come with an elevating mechanism for the front-facing camera, which houses two camera sensors. While the design concept for elevating mechanism is similar to that of Vivo NEX, the company has opted to change its placement position. In the Elephone’s device, the pop-up camera is placed in the center instead of the left side.

Due to the elevating front-facing camera, there’s no need for a notch on top of the display to house the sensors. Further, the device offers higher screen-to-body ratio with minimal bezels surrounding the display.

The leaked images also reveal that the smartphone will come with triple camera sensors on the back. The back camera setup seems similar to that of Huawei P20 Pro, which is the first smartphone to feature a triple camera setup. There are two sensors with an LED flash in between. Below the dual-camera setup, there’s another camera sensor. The entire setup is placed on the top-left corner.

The phone also comes with a fingerprint sensor mounted on the back panel, thus it’s confirmed that the phone will not come with an in-display fingerprint sensor which most of the devices with elevating mechanism offers.

We recently reported about the Elehone PX’s pop-up camera mechanism. It has a spiral axis that starts turning when the front camera button is pressed, making the camera module move upwards. The camera module is also equipped with a spring, probably for stabilizing and smoothening out the movement of the module.

 

Currently, there’s no information available about the phone’s specifications, but we are expecting that the device will pack high-end specifications. It seems that the phone’s launch is not far away but there’s no official announcement from the company yet.

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Nubia Z18, Honor 8X, Redmi 6 (India) Launching Today: Here’s When And How To Watch Them Live

Today is a special day for any Mobile Geek, as many new devices are scheduled for launch. All around the world, new devices are set to launch with some new technologies and advancements. Nubia Z18, Honor 8X, Redmi 6 (India) all are launching on September 5th (Today). You can check the live stream and all the related information and announcements over here. Nubia is launching the Nubia Z18 at an event in Beijing, while Honor 8X is scheduled for launch in China along with Redmi 6 set for launch in India.

Nubia Z18 Specs and Live Streaming Details

nubia z18 poster

 

Launch Information: As we reported couple of days ago, the Nubia Z18 is launching today at an event in Beijing, China. The launch will take place at 2:30 Beijing Time (GMT +8:30 / IST 11:00 AM). Users can watch the live streaming over at the official portal.

Specs: Nubia Z18 has been leaked from a long time and most of the details about the device are now live. It is expected to carry Snapdragon 845 on board with famous Waterdrop Notch. Nubia Z18 packs 5.99 inch of Bezelless 18:9 display and  64/128 GB of UFS 2.1 flash memory with 3350 mAh of Battery. It is expected to have dual 24+8 MP camera on the backside and 8 MP on the front.

It is expected to arrive in two different color variants, Red and Black. Nubia Z18 Van Gogh special edition will also be making debut at its launch.

 

Honor 8X Launch Live Streaming and specs

Honor 8X Max

Launch Information: Honor 8X along with 8X max  will be unveiled today at an event in China at 7:00 PM beijing Time (GT +7:00/ IST 4:30 PM). Honor Band 4 is also launching today.  Users can watch here the live streaming of Honor 8X launching event.

Specs: Honor 8X will come powered with a 2.2 GHz octa-core processor which can be Snapdragon 660 with 4/6 GB of RAM. Honor 8X also packs Waterdrop Notch with above 90% Screen-To-Body Ratio. There will be two different storage variants, 64 GB and 128 GB with 4 GB and 6GB RAM respectively. There will be a dual camera having 20MP+2MP shooter on the back and 16 MP front camera for selfies. In the connectivity department,Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, AGPS, WiFi, WiFi Direct and LTE will be available. It will have Fingerprint camera on the backside and will run on Android 8.1 Oreo.  Honor 8X Max carry same specs but with the bigger display and 16MP+2MP dual camera setup. You can have a look at the camera shots which were leaked few days ago.

Honor 8X will arrive in four different colors like Black, Red, Blue and Light purple. On the Other hand, 8X Max will come with Enchanting Red, Enchanting Blue and Magic Night Black color variants. It will be priced more than $300 in China.

 

Xiaomi Redmi 6 (India) Series launch Live Streaming and Specs

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Launch Information: Xiaomi is all set to launch at 12:00 PM just after the Poco F1 Flash sale in India. Users can watch the livestream at the Mi Website with the live streaming starting at 12:30 PM IST (6:50 GMT/2:30 PM Beijing Time) .

Specs: As far as the specs are concerned, Xiaomi Redmi 6 series runs on MIUI 9 which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo. Inside, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 is powered by an octa-core 12nm MediaTek Helio P22 SoC having 3/4 GB RAM options.

Redmi 6A  is the entry level device with 3 GB RAM only other specs are same as above.

Redmi 6 is a mid range device with 3GB RAM clocked to both 32GB and 64GB variants. IT will be available in colors like Black, Blue, Gold and Rose Gold.

Redmi 6 Pro is the most powerful device in the Redmi 6 series. It will have 3/4 GB of RAM and a dual camera setup, 12+5 MP camera on the backside and 5MP camera on the front. It’s display measures 5.45 inch with a display resolution of 720×1440 pixels. It will be available in two different variants 32GB/64GB internal storage.  The Redmi 6 measures in at 147.5×71.5×8.3mm, and weighs 146 grams. It is powered by a 3000mAh battery.

Pricing of Redmi  6 , 6A and 6 Pro will be between 549 Yuan ($80/INR 5,756) to 1,249 Yuan ($183/INR12999)Let’s keep an eye at the launch which is scheduled for September 5th. The device will be exclusively available via Flipkart.

Stay tight, as the launches are going to happen in next few hours. Also, stay connected with us for more details and in-Depth information.

Huawei P20 and P20 Pro Gets Aurora, White Pearl And Few Other Color Variants In China, On Sale Today!

At IFA 2018, Huawei revealed some new colors for the Huawei P20 series. Particularly, talking about Huawei P20 device, then it has two new colors ie. Aurora Flash and Pearl White. While the P20 Pro got some additional love from the company as four new colors were added to its wardrobe. So, the P20 pro is now available with Morpho Aurora, Pearl White, Gold Brown and Elegant Black color variants which we pictured a week ago.

Huawei P20 series new colors have already been pre-sold to users. The new colors schemes will be up for grabs at Huawei Mall from Today at 12:08 hours. Talking about the Morpho Aurora color, it gives a gradient look from the different angles and the there’s similar story for White Pearl. It also changes color from different angles but the saturation is very high. The other Two Gold Brown and Elegant Black are made out of Leather and have comfortable grip to hold.

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Huawei P20 Aurora Butterfly and Pearl White color is available in both 6/64 GB and 6/128GB variants and pricing is 3388 Yuan (~$495)  and 3888 Yuan (~$568) respectively. Talking about the Huawei P20 Pro, then the Morpho Aurora, Pearl White are available for both the variants and are priced 4488 Yuan (~$656) for 64 GB and 4988 yuan (~$729) from 128 GB variant.

 

 

The other two colors of Huawei P20 Pro , Gold Brown and Elegant Black pricing is not yet available.

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Huawei P20 launched in April this year packs Hisilicon Kirin 970 with 6 GB of RAM and 64/128 GB Storage. It have 5.9 inch LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen giving resolution of 1080 x 2240 pixels. The main highlight of both the device is its camera, which is 20MP+12Mp on the front side and  24 MP on the front side for selfies. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo atop EMUI 8.1. There’s 3400 mAh battery to support your all day usage with ease.

It is already available in Twilight, Black, Midnight Blue, Pink Gold colors. The new colors of Huawei P20 series are going live today in China.

LG Q Stylus+ with 6.2-inch 18:9 display and 4GB RAM launched in India for Rs. 21,990 ($307)

LG Q Stylus+ is the latest smartphone from LG to make its way to India. It is the successor of the Stylus 3 that was launched in India last year. Priced at Rs. 21,990 (approximately $307), the phone will be available in India for today onwards in two color options — Aurora Black and Moroccan Blue.

The phone, which was originally introduced in June this year, comes with military-grade durability as it’s certified with MIL-STD 810G. The device is also IP68-certified, ensuring water and dust resistance.

LG Q Stylus+

The LG Q Stylus+ features a 6.2-inch Full-HD+ FullVision display with screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels, 389ppi pixel density and 2.5D curved glass on top. Under the hood, MediaTek‘s MT6750S octa-core processor powers the device, coupled with Mali T860 GPU.

It packs 4GB RAM and comes with 64GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card, allowing users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. As of the camera department, it comes with a 16-megapixel rear camera sensor with LED flash and phase detection autofocus and an 8-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, NFC, GPS / GLONASS, and USB Type-C 2.0. The phone is running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box, with a custom interface on top.

Read More: LG Q9 hands-on image leaked online revealing the upcoming phone’s design

The company says that even with the display off, the LG Q Stylus+ will be able to recognize and record handwritten notes. It can also be utilized to personalize captured images and videos to create animated GIFs. The device is powered by a 3,300mAh battery which comes with support for fast charging.

Buy The Xiaomi Poco F1 Smartphone For Just $299 On Giztop [Coupon Code]

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Staying true to its reputation for manufacturing high-end smartphones that sweep tech buffs off their feet, Xiaomi launched its hotly-anticipated Poco F1 smartphone earlier this year. Following in the footsteps of its well-received predecessors, the Poco F1 became an instant hit among smartphone lovers.

While the Poco F1’s popularity continues to skyrocket, Xiaomi is offering the well-received phone at a lowered price on Giztop. As a result, you can now buy the phone at a heavily discounted price of just $349 on the official store of GizmoChina.

This is a noteworthy reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $399. On top of that, you can apply coupon code POCOF150 to save an extra $50 before you proceed to checkout. This will help you bring your grand total down to just $299.


An absolute bargain at this lowered price, the Poco F1 phone sports a big 6.18″ IPS LCD screen, FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels at a pixel density of 403 PPI (pixels per inch). The phone packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 AIE Octa-core processor along with an Adreno 630 710 MHz GPU, under the hood. Moreover, it comes with 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.

On the photography front, the Poco F1 houses a 12MP+5MP AI dual-camera setup on the back, while there’s a 20MP AI camera located on the front. The phone runs MIUI 10 base on Android 8.1 OS and is backed by a 4000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0+ 18W.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and avail the discount, which will be valid only for a limited period of time. Alternatively, you can go for the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM and 6GB RAM+64GB ROM versions as well.

Get A Huge Discount On The Xiaomi Poco F1 Smartphone

Avail Huge Student Discounts On Products Starting From €19.99 On GeeKmaxi


Looks like students who fancy living rich digital lives are in for a treat. As part of its recently kicked-off promotion, GeeKmaxi is offering considerable discounts on a slew of highly useful products.

Dubbed as ‘Back to School,’ this student discount encompasses various items that have been divided into many categories in a bid to expedite the search process. Let us take a gander at each category and what they have to offer in terms of discounts.

All recently-added items have been included in the New Arrivals section. You can find everything from high-end smartphones to an electric scooter in this category.

The well-received Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro laptop is gracing this category along with other electronic items. While you’d normally end up spending 1 250,00 € (about USD 1449) on the coveted laptop, you can now buy it at a reduced price of just 1 100 € (about USD 1275) in this section.

The next category dubbed, ‘Student Discount’ features high-end smartphones from popular brands like Xiaomi and OnePlus. Aside from that, it includes top-notch keyboards, smart bracelet and lots more.

More importantly, students can avail significant discounts on all items included in this category. For instance, you can get a 20€ (about USD 20) off on the Xiaomi Redmi S2 mobile phone which normally sells for 159,99 € (about USD 185).

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy the feature-laden Redmi S2 smartphone at a lowered price of just 139.99 €, which converts roughly to about USD 162. Likewise, you can save a considerable amount of money on the rest of the products.
In the Happy Life category, you can buy discounted items that come in handy in day to day life. The segment includes vacuum cleaners, smart TV, a Bluetooth speaker and lots more. In order to take advantage of the discounts before the promo comes to an end, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

Get Student Discounts Starting From €19.99

Poco F1 Flash Sale today In India at 12:00 PM, Armoured Edition to also go on Sale

Xiaomi is all set for the Poco F1 sale in India along with the additional Armoured Edition version. The high end yet budget device is all set to sail through the second flash sale. This time Xiaomi is coming with Armoured Edition along with the other three variants of the device. Today, users can purchase the device from Mi.com or Flikart.com sharp at 12:00 PM in the Noon. All the three variants – 6/64 GB storage, 6/128GB and 8/256 GB will be on sale today. Additionally, Xiaomi is all set to launch Xiaomi Redmi 6 series some time after the flash sale.

Last time, Xiaomi sold more than 1 lakh devices in just 5 minutes. It has allowed the Chinese brand to collect over 200+ cr of business. If we roughly do some maths, then Xiaomi has sold 300 devices every second in the first flash sale of the Poco F1 wich launched couple of weeks ago.

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Xiaomi launched the POCO F1 couple of weeks ago and it shook the tech world with storm due to its specs and pricing. Xiaomi Poco F1 carries Snapdragon 845 with 6/8 GB RAM models. The Device incorporates 6.1 inch inch full-HD+ display with 18.7:9 aspect ratio running Android 8.1 Oreo (MIUI 9.6 ) on board. In Camera department, Xiaomi Pco F1 packs 12+5 MP dual camera on the rear and 20 MP camera on the front side. In order to relieve the device from over heating, Xiaomi has added Liquid Cool Technology for heat dissipation.

 

 

Users can buy from three different color variants – Rosso Red, Steel Blue and Graphite Black. The price of the Poco F1 6/64 GB storage is Rs. 20,999, 6/128 GB goes for Rs. 23,999. While the one which hosts 8 GB RAM and 256 Storage is available for Rs. 28,999. If you wish own the new Poco F1 Armoured edition, then you have shell out INR 29,999 out of your pocket. Users can head over to the source below to purchase the device.

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Honor Band 4 images and $39 pricing appear on retailer site; Key features also leaked

Later today, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor will be announcing Honor 8X and Honor 8X Max smartphones. The Chinese manufacturer is also expected to announce Honor Band 4 fitness tracker at the same event. The smartband is now listed on AliExpress with a price tag of $39. The pricing seems to be true as the Honor Band 3 costs around $35. The early listing of the Band 4 also contains many official images. Honor’s upcoming fitness tracker has also bagged approved from the Federal Communications Commission in the U.S. through which some of its key features have been revealed.  Honor Band 4 AliExpress listing

The AliExpress listing of the Honor Band 4 does not contain any accurate information on its specifications. Even though listing shows the device in two color variants such as Black/Red and Gray/Green, the other official images show the band in multiple colors like Blue/Black, Pink/Black and Yellow/Black.

Honor Band 4 color variants

The Honor Band 4’s FCC listing has revealed that it has a model number of CRS-B19 and it is based on Lite OS which is Huawei’s homebrewed operating system for powering IoT devices. The device can be paired to a smartphone through Bluetooth.

The Honor Band 4 will be arriving with a large AMOLED screen, but the exact size is not known. Some of the health-centric features that are available on the Band 4 are real-time heart monitor, sleep tracker, water-resistance of up to 50 meters with swim stroke and pool swimming recognition. It also tracks multiple sports activities.

The smart notification feature shows alerts for calls, messages and alarm on the fitness band. The 100mAh battery of the Band 4 promises up to 14 days of battery life on normal usage. These features suggest that Honor has prepped up a very good rival for the Mi Band 3 fitness tracker that was launched by Xiaomi in May. As of this writing, the pricing of the Band 4 is under the wraps. There is a possibility that the company may price it competitively to take on the Mi Band 3.

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The Honor 8X and 8X Max are rumored to arrive with respective screens of 6.5 inches and 7.12 inches. They are also expected to respectively feature 3,650mAh battery and 4,900mAh battery. The Snapdragon 660 SoC is expected to power both phones. Both devices are expected to be available with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage.

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Buy Portable Mini Super Bass BT Speaker For Just $6.79 ON TomTop

Bluetooth speakers continue to garner huge popularity among tech buffs as it allows the user to wirelessly connect to a smartphone, tablet and a slew of other devices. More importantly, a Bluetooth speaker lets you enjoy your favorite music regardless of where you are.

While the market is brimming with a wide selection of Bluetooth speakers, we’ll shed light on the Portable Mini Super Bass BT Speaker which is currently available at a lowered price on TomTop. This multi-functional speaker boasts numerous modes including BT mode, TF card mode, Line in mode.

Furthermore, its compact size makes it highly portable and perfect for personal usage, picnic, outdoor BBQ or indoor party. The speaker can connect with other Bluetooth equipped devices within 10 meters and it adopts A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) function to support BT devices.
Thankfully, you can now buy this feature-laden Portable Mini Super Bass BT Speaker at a lowered price of just $6.79 on TomTop. This is a noteworthy 44% off on the speaker’s original asking price of $11.99.

This is a limited offer which will be valid for the silver, black, pink and the golden color versions of the Portable Mini Super Bass BT Speaker. While the sale is slated to run for 25 more days, there were only a few pieces of each color version left for the Flash Sale price.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, follow this link without wasting time.

Get 44% Off On Portable Mini Super Bass BT Speaker

LG Q9 hands-on image leaked to reveal design

The LG Q9 is an upcoming smartphone from LG. Some of the key specs of the phone have just surfaced hours ago. Now, a leaked hands-on image of the LG Q9 has surfaced to reveal its design.

The below image shows that the alleged the LG Q9 will be arriving with a notch-less screen that may offer an aspect ratio of 18:9. The appearance of the phone is quite similar to the LG Q Stylus series of smartphones from the company. The top and bottom bezels of the smartphone are thick, and the LG skin can be seen on its display. The handset may feature an IP68 rated and MIL-STD-810G complaint chassis like the predecessor LG Q8 smartphone.

LG Q9 leaked image

There is no information available on the display size of the phone. Like its predecessor, the Q9 could be equipped with a 6.2-inch IPS LCD screen that may carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It is speculated to be fueled by Snapdragon 660 chipset that includes an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.2 GHz.

The LG Q9 is expected to arrive in storage choices such as 32 GB and 64 GB. Both models are tipped to feature 4 GB of RAM. The handset could be packed with a 3,550mAh battery. It will be running on Android 8.1 Oreo OS. The camera configuration of the Q9 is not available yet. The Q9 is likely to hit the Indian market with a pricing of around Rs. 20,000.

 

 

As of this writing, there is no information available on the launch date of the LG Q9. However, since the Q8 was made official in September last year, it is likely that the Q9 may debut later in this month.

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