Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth edition open for reservation in China; Launch on September 19

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Sep 13, 2018

Apple officially took the wraps off its next-generation smartphone at a launch event in California, USA. The company announced the new Apple Watch Series 4, which comes with a larger display and thinner body compared to the previous-generation Apple Watch.

The Apple Watch Series 4 has been redesigned and re-engineered, claims the company. The new smartwatch comes in two sizes — 40mm and 44mm. The display is over 30 percent larger and integrates into a thinner and smaller case.

The Digital Crown now offers haptic feedback, providing a mechanical and responsive feel through incremental clicks. The wearable device is powered by the next-generation S4 chip with a custom 64-bit dual-core processor, which is claimed to deliver twice the speed while maintaining the same all-day battery life.

The Apple Watch Series 4 is running watchOS 5 that the company says offer advanced activity and communications features. For health-related features, along with a new accelerometer and gyroscope, which detects hard falls, there’s also an electrical heart rate sensor that can take an electrocardiogram (ECG)using the new ECG app.

The ECG app takes advantage of the electrodes built into the Digital Crown and new electrical heart rate sensor in the back crystal. It can classify if the heart is beating in a normal pattern or whether there are signs of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). All recordings and noted symptoms are stored in the Health app in a PDF that can also be shared with physicians.

It comes with a speaker that is 50 percent louder and has been optimized for phone calls, Siri, and Walkie-Talkie. The microphone on the smartwatch has been relocated in order to reduce echo for better sound quality.

Apple says that all health and fitness data is encrypted on-device and in the cloud. Coming to the battery, the battery life on Watch Series 4 is the same as before — 18-hours.

Read More: Apple iPhone XR with Liquid Retina Display and A12 Bionic chipset launched, pricing starts at $749

The Apple Watch Series 4 starts at $399 in the US for GPS model while the GPS + Cellular version of the Watch Series 4 starts at $499. Along with the three aluminum finishes anodized in Silver, Gold, and Space Gray color, the Apple Watch Series 4 now comes in a Gold stainless steel with Milanese band, joining the Silver and Space Black stainless steel models.

Xiaomi Mi A2, Redmi 5A flash sales in India today at 12pm: Here’s how to get them

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 13, 2018

Today, Xiaomi is hosting Xiaomi Mi A2 and Redmi 5A flash sales in India at 12 PM via Mi.com and Flipkart. After, the successful flash sales of Poco F1 and Redmi 6 Pro, today is the turn for Mi A2 and Redmi 5A. Users can head over to the Mi.com to purchase any of the above mentioned devices at sharp 12PM. There are certain offers on both the devices which will be available upon buying the device, make sure to check them before going to buy the device.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Flash sale details

Pricing and Variants: Xiaomi is all set for the flash sale of Mi A2, which was launched last month at the starting price of Rs 16,999 with 4/6 GB of RAM and 64 GB internal storage. It is available in the black, blue and gold color variants.

Offers: Reliance Jio is offering an instant cashback with benefits of upto Rs 2200 with 4.5 TB 4G data. Hungama Music is also offering 3 months of free music subscription on the purchase of device. Additionally, you can exchange your old device with the new one.

Specs: Xiaomi Mi A2 runs on the vanilla Android 8.1 Oreo as it is certified under Android One program. It is powered by Snapdragon 660 SoC with 4/6GB of RAM having 64 GB internal storage. There’s a 5.99 inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. In camera, there’s a 12 megapixel + 20 megapixel dual camera on the rear side and a single 20 megapixel camera on the front side for selfies.

Xiaomi Redmi 5A flash sale details

Pricing and Availability: Xiaomi Redmi 5A is available in two different RAM variants, 2G and 3GB RAM. The pricing of both the variants starts from Rs 5,999 and goes till Rs 6, 999 GB for 3 GB RAM variant. It is available in four different colors black, blue, gold and rose gold.

Offers: It also packs free 3 months subscription of Hungama Music. There’s a Rs 2200 instant cashback from Reliance Jio on the Rs 198/299 plan. You can buy the accidental and liquid damage protection at the discounted price of Rs 549.

Specs: It runs on MIUI 9 which is based on Android Nougat. It packs Snapdragon 425 SoC with 2/3GB of RAM. In Camera section, there’s a 13 megapixel sensor at the back with 5 megapixel camera on the front. It features a display of 5 inch having a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. In connectivity, it holds 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS/ A-GPS, Infrared, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Micro-USB port.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi A2 now supports recording of 1080p videos at 60fps

Grab your devices at sharp 12 PM in the noon today, otherwise they will go out of stock within few minutes.

Apple iPhone XR with Liquid Retina Display and A12 Bionic chipset launched, pricing starts at $749

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Sep 13, 2018

Along with the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, US-based tech giant Apple also announced iPhone XR, which is the cheapest smartphone of the three that were unveiled at the launch event in California, USA.

The Apple iPhone XR comes with an aluminum body and glass back. Unlike the iPhone XS lineup, the new iPhone XR features a 6.1-inch LCD display with a screen resolution of 1792 x 828 pixels, offering a pixel density of 326ppi.

The company is calling the display as ‘Liquid Retina’ and claims that it is the most advanced LCD display in the industry. It features Apple‘s True Tone technology that is claimed to offer a more natural viewing experience.

While the iPhone XS series features 3D Touch, the iPhone XR lacks support for 3D Touch. However, the company has introduced Haptic Touch, which is similar to the one introduced in the MacBook trackpad.

Just like the iPhone XS and XS Max, the iPhone XR too is powered by the latest Apple A12 Bionic 7nm chipset. Apple says that the chipset unlocks new experiences for games, photography, video editing and graphics-intensive apps while still offering great battery life. It comes in three storage options — 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB.

Coming to the camera configuration, the phone comes equipped with a single 12-megapixel sensor at the back, with a wide-angle lens and optical image stabilizer (OIS), same as the iPhone XS. On the front side, it has the same 7-megapixel True-Deth camera and comes with Face ID support that now unlocks the phone through facial recognition faster than ever. The camera also has support for Portrait Mode that enables you to take images with bokeh effect.

All the iPhone models announced this year comes with IP67 ratings and thus, the iPhone XR is also water resistant. This too runs on the latest iOS 12 operating system. As for the battery capacity, Apple claims that the battery on iPhone XR lasts one and a half hour more than the iPhone 8 Plus.

Read More: Gartner’s Q2 report affirms Huawei has surpassed Apple as the second largest phone vendor

The iPhone XR comes in multiple color options, including Black, White, Blue, Coral (Pink), Yellow, and Product Red. It is priced at $749 and will be available for pre-order from October 19 and the company will start shipping the iPhone XR from October 26.

Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max with Super Retina display and A12 Bionic chipset launched

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Sep 13, 2018

After months of leaks, Apple has finally announced its latest iPhone lineup. At a launch event in California, the tech giant unveiled three new iPhones — Apple iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max along with the iPhone XR. Among the three new phones, the iPhone XS and XS Plus are the successors of the iPhone X that was launched last year.

The iPhone XS features a 5.8-inch display while the XS Plus has a 6.5-inch display. The company is calling this OLED HDR screen as Super Retina, which provides a pixel density of 458ppi. Apple also says that it has 60 percent greater dynamic range for better colors. It is also a 3D Touch pressure-sensitive screen.

Both the phones are powered by Apple A12 Bionic chipset, which is manufactured using the 7-nanometer process and promises to launch apps 30 percent faster than 2017 iPhones. The SoC has six-core CPU, quad-core GPU, and a dedicated neural engine. The company says that the new chipset can handle five trillion AI operations per second and should provide real-time machine learning.

It also comes with an improved camera configuration. There are two camera sensors on the back side, which includes 12-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture and a 12-megapixel secondary telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture for lossless 2X zoom. On the front side, there’s a 7-megapixel snapper with f/2.2 aperture, coupled with IR camera to enable portrait mode. The Face ID feature, which unlocked the phone through facial recognition, also works faster.

The camera can detect people’s faces and bodies, and also offers an instant red-eye reduction. There’s Smart HDR which can identify highlights and find shadow detail. An interesting feature is that you can now adjust the depth of a portrait mode photo after capturing the image.

Both, the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, come in three storage options — 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB. The devices are also IP68 rated, which means that both phones are water-resistant and can survive in water up to 30 minutes in 2 meters depth.

Another major feature of the new iPhone is the support for Dual SIM cards through eSIM technology. While the addition of Dual SIM support may not be a big deal in the US, it’s a huge deal for Asian countries. A special model for China has support for two physical SIM cards.

Running on iOS 12, the new iPhone XS and XS Max has support for stereo sound with a wider stereo field than 2017 iPhones, claims the company. As for the battery, the company has not revealed specifications but says that the iPhone XS should last 30 minutes longer than iPhone X and the iPhone XS Max should have 1.5 hours longer battery life than the iPhone X.

Read More: Huawei surpasses Apple to get the second spot in the global smartphone market share

The pricing for the iPhone XS starts at $999 while the iPhone XS Max starts at $1,099. Both the phones will be available in three color options — Space Grey, Silver, and Gold. The iPhone XS and XS Plus will be available for pre-order from Friday, and they will start shipping from September 21.

Get One Item Free With One Item You Buy On Banggood; Offer To End Soon!

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 13, 2018

Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is giving buyers an opportunity to receive a free item with every item they buy as part of its latest promotion. Dubbed as ‘Buy One Get One Free,’ the promo features a wide selection of products including RC toys, smart home appliances, consumer electronics and lots more.

In order to expedite the search process, these products have carefully ben classified into different categories.

Under the first segment called Tourism Highly Recommended, you can avail discounts on select items including 3pcs 4-12/20/32mm HSS Titanium and Eachine US65 UK65 65mm Whoop, just to name a few. For instance, there’s a 57% off on the Digoo DG- MYQ cloud storage IP camera, which normally sells for $29.99 but is currently available at a dropped price of just $12.99.

The next category is where you buy one item and get one item free. Moreover, certain items featured in this category carry noteworthy discounts that you can avail for a limited period of time.

For example, there’s a 20% discount on the Xmund XD-ET2 Kids Play Tent, which would usually set you back $49.99. As a result, you can buy this space-themed portable tent at a reduced price of just $39.99.

As if that weren’t enough, you get IPRee 20 Pcs Paper Soap Outdoor Travel Bath Soap Tablets Portable Hand Washing Small Sheet absolutely free with this order. Note that these 20 pieces of portable disposable soap paper usually carries a $6.49 price tag.

The Weekly Special Offer section has further been separated into two subcategories i.e. Sept 12th – 19th and Sept. 20th – 26th. You can get discounts on all sorts of products in this section.

If you’ve been restlessly waiting to buy the Zeblaze-branded smartwatch without emptying your pocket, we got good news for you. Banggood is offering significant discounts on a slew of smartwatches from the coveted brand.

You can also get discounts on various other smartwatches under the Consumer Electronics section. This segment has further been split into Phone & Tablets, Accessories and Smartwatch sub-categories.

Likewise, you can avail substantial discounts RC toys, sports, and outdoor gears and lots more by heading straight to this link. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that all the discounted products will go back to their retail price as soon as the promo comes to an end.

Buy Huawei Honor 8X Smartphone At Dropped Price On GeekBuying [Coupon Codes]

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 13, 2018

Huawei launched the long-awaited Honor 8X smartphone under its popular Honor sub-brand earlier this month. Much to the delight of Huawei fans, the recently launched phone has gone up for sale on GeekBuying bearing discounted price.

We’ll not only divulge details about the discounts that will be valid for different versions of the smartphone but also show how buyers can save a considerable amount of more money at the time of checking out. Let’s head straight to the details.

Huawei Honor 8X (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Huawei is offering a 19% off on the Honor 8X with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. While this version would normally set you back $423.99, you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $342.99.

On top of that, you can use coupon code ABBTZUVP to save an additional $43. This will help you bring your already discounted grand total further down to just $299.99.

Click here to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires.

Huawei Honor 8X (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Alternatively, you can get a 13% off on the Honor 8X smartphone version that offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB ROM. This decreases the original asking price of $347.99 to just $302.99.

In addition to taking advantage of this discount, you can use coupon code ADIGQKHI to save an extra $44 before placing your order. As a result, your grand total drops to just $258.99.

You can follow this link to receive the discount.Huawei Honor 8X (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

If you’re looking for a slightly larger version, Huawei is offering a 16% discount on the Honor 8X variant that comes with 6GB RAM and a hearty 128GB onboard storage. While the phone normally sells for $476.99, you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $399.99.

You can get an additional $41 off on the already lowered price by applying coupon code YETIHPBD. Thanks to the aforesaid coupon, you can reduce your grand total to just $358.99 without breaking of a sweat.

You can click here to get the discount before the promo ends.

Huawei Honor 8X (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

You’d normally need to shell out $362.99 in order to get your hands on the Honor 8X version that features 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage space. Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, this version is currently available at a lowered price of just $316.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a noteworthy 13% reduction in the device’s retail price. You can extend this discount by applying coupon code AJBQYJDS at the time of checking out. The above-mention coupon helps you save an additional $48 and reduce your grand total to just $268.99.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount and using the coupon before it lapses.

Huawei Honor 8X (4GB RAM+128GB ROM)

You can receive a 13% discount on the Honor 8X smartphone which offers 4GB of RAM, coupled with 128GB of onboard storage on GeekBuying. This version usually sells for $432.99, but thanks to the discount you can now buy it for just $375.99.

In order to bring your lowered grand total further down to $319.99, all you need to do is to use coupon code UBXITNIP before you click the ‘Proceed to Checkout’ button. In other words, you can save an additional $56 with the help of the aforesaid coupon.

You can click here to receive this discount and use the coupon which is likely to expire soon.

Samsung Galaxy S10 to come in three models, one with triple cameras

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 12, 2018

Samsung launched its 2018 Galaxy flagship earlier this year. The Galaxy S9 models weren’t so impressive as they only had some upgrades over the Galaxy S8 series but not so much of what fans expected. There are indications the Korean giant is already working on the Galaxy S10. According to an insider source, the Galaxy S10 will come in three different models and one of the versions will feature a triple camera setup. This is sort of a confirmation of earlier reports that the Galaxy S10 will have triple rear cameras. The Galaxy S10 is also said to include a budget-model, targeted at consumers who consider price as a major determinant of getting a phone.

The source hinted that all three models will pack a 12MP wide-angle lens with 78-degree FOV as well as a 16MP super wide-angle lens with a field of view of 123 degrees. The source also disclosed that the high-end Galaxy S10 Plus will exclusively pack a third 13MP telephoto lens with a 45-degree FOV. In addition, the Galaxy S10 models will follow suit with the S9 in having support for Samsung’s dual aperture (f/1.5 and f/2.4) technology.

In addition, the Galaxy S10 Plus is said to come equipped with optical image stabilization in the wide-angle and telephoto lenses, just like the setup on the Galaxy S9 Plus and Note 9. Previously, the Galaxy S9 featured a single 12MP sensor, while Samsung’s Galaxy S9 Plus came equipped with two 12MP sensors, one a wide-angle lens and the other a telephoto lens. Samsung will likely utilize the triple camera setup by combining the image data from all three sensors for improved clarity and light performance but we are not so sure about how it will pan out.

On the display end, the Galaxy S10 models are expected to have a 5.8-inch display on the base model, while the mainstream model will have a 6.1-inch display. The high-end Plus model will pack a 6.4-inch display. Unfortunately, the source hinted that the Galaxy S10 may not have the much-expected on-screen fingerprint sensor. Rather, the fingerprint sensor will likely remain on the rear of the device. However, the source included a caveat that Samsung’s plans for the Galaxy S10 could change between now and next year when the models are expected to drop.

These are the official names, color and storage variants of the new iPhones

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Sep 12, 2018

Apple will begin its launch event in a short while. The manufacturer is expected to announce three new iPhones among other devices. However, earlier today, the names, storage options, and color variants of the iPhones have leaked. The leak comes from Apple’s own website.

The three iPhones that will be announced later today will be called the iPhone Xs, the iPhone Xs Max, and the iPhone Xr.

The iPhone Xs will come with a 5.8-inch OLED display while the Max will have a 6.5-inch OLED display. Both will be available in 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage editions. They will also launch in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold.

Not only do we know the product names from that sitemap, but all the available variants, sizes and colors. That's a lot of iPhone Xr's! pic.twitter.com/hnYpyObMAw

— Steve Troughton-Smith (@stroughtonsmith) September 12, 2018

The iPhone Xr, on the other hand, will come with a 6.1-inch LCD display. Just like the other two, it will come in 64GB and 256GB versions and also have a 128GB version. It will also come in more colors – Black, White, Red, Yellow, Blue, and Coral.

Meizu apologizes for Meizu 16 series delivery delay

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Sep 12, 2018

If you pre-ordered the Meizu 16 (or Meizu 16 Plus) from the official Meizu store, there is a chance you must have received a mail from the manufacturer. The mail is actually an official apology from the manufacturer.

The apology is for a delay in the delivery of all Meizu 16 (and 16 Plus) orders. According to Meizu, they underestimated the popularity of both phones hence the need to have to delay shipment. The duration of the delay ranges from one week to four weeks depending on the model and configuration.

Those who ordered the 6GB RAM + 64GB model of the Meizu 16 in black or white will have to wait an extra week. Those who ordered the 6GB RAM + 128GB white version will have to wait for an extra two to three weeks.

Honor 8X to launch in Europe on October 11

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Sep 12, 2018

Last week, Honor announced two new smartphones in China- the Honor 8X and the Honor 8X Max. We are sure fans of the brand have been wondering when both phones will be released in other countries. We have good news for those who live in Europe.

Honor has announced that the Honor 8X will be heading to the Czech Republic on October 11. The launch will take place in Prague. Sadly, there is no info about the bigger and more powerful Honor 8X Max.

The Honor 8X has a 6.5-inch notched display with a 1080 x 2340 resolution. It is the first smartphone in the world to be awarded the TUV Rheinland certification for displays. The certification is awarded to displays that are flicker-free and have reduced glare and low blue light.

Powering the Honor 8X is the new Kirin 710 chipset along with 4GB/6GB of RAM. There is 64GB/128GB of storage with support for expansion via a dedicated MicroSD card slot. There is a 20MP + 2MP dual camera combo on the rear and a 16MP camera within the notch.

The phone runs EMUI 8.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo, packs a 3750mAh battery (no fast charge), and has dual SIM support. It also has GPU Turbo for improved gaming and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Moto G6 Plus vs Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Oppo F9 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 12, 2018

2018 is a year which brought mid-range smartphones at a considerably higher level. Even affordable handsets started being innovative and, for many users, it is no more necessary to get a flagship in order to have a perfect phone for their needs. In this article, we will compare Moto G6 Plus, Nokia 6.1 Plus, and Oppo F9 Pro as we think they are among the handsets able to offer most surprises when it comes to save money and get a device under $300/$350. After reading the comparison, you can let us know which one would you buy in the comment box below.

Moto G6 Plus vs Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Oppo F9 Pro

	Motorola Moto G6 Plus	Nokia 6.1 Plus	Oppo F9 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	160 x 75.5 x 8 mm	147.2 x 71 x 8 mm, 151 grams	156.7 x 74 x 8 mm, 169 grams
DISPLAY	5.9 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD	5.8 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 432 ppi, 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 409 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, LTPS IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz	MediaTek Helio P60, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One	Android 8.1 Oreo, Color OS 5.2
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 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.7 8 MP f/2.2 front camera	Dual 16 + 5 MP f/2.0 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 2 MP f/1.8 25 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3200 mAh Fast Charging 15W	3060 mAh Fast Charging Quick Charge 3.0	3500 mAh, Fast Charging 5V / 4A 20 W (VOOC Flash Charge)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, splash resistant	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

Before releasing the Find X this year, Oppo kept releasing upper-midrange handsets instead of flagships for 4 years. That is why even Oppo mid-rangers have a flagship-like design, and that is why we suggest you get an Oppo F9 Pro if you want the best look. It offers a tri-borderless design with a small waterdrop notch and a very narrow chin, as well as an elegant glass back which is available in gradient color variants. In the second place, there is Nokia 6.1 Plus: it boasts a notch as well, just a little bigger, and a glass back; but it is less attractive than its opponent. In my opinion, Moto G6 Plus is the worst one in terms of design, but it is splash resistant.

Display

When it comes to displays, it is not easy to choose a winner because these devices have similar displays both on the paper and in daily use. Moto G6 Plus and Oppo F9 Pro have a wider screen (note that 18:9 displays are bigger than 19:9 displays with the same diagonal), while Nokia 6.1 Plus is more compact and easy to use with one hand. I would personally choose Oppo F9 Pro due to its high surface and its great viewing quality, but the other twos are not so distant in terms of display quality.

Hardware & Software

The device I like the most for its hardware and software sides is Nokia 6.1 Plus. First of all, it offers a chipset (the Snapdragon 636) which is a perfect compromise between performance and efficiency. Secondly, the device is equipped with Android One, a stock version of the operating system supported directly by Google with fast and constant updates. Oppo F9 Pro takes the second place as its MediaTek Helio P60 is very powerful and it comes with up to 6 GB RAM.

Camera

After checking photos taken from each device, I can say that Moto G6 Plus has the most impressive rear camera. With its bright f/1.7 aperture it shoots very detailed photos and it can capture a huge amount of light. On the other hand, Oppo F9 Pro offers a better selfie snapper with a resolution of 25 MP which is also AI-backed with very interesting features. I saw less convincing photos with the Nokia 6.1 Plus.

Read More: Moto G6 Plus with MAX Vision display and dual rear cameras launched in India

Battery

With its big 3500 mAh battery, Oppo F9 Pro boasts the longest battery life. It is able to reach the end of the day even when used continuously. And it even has the fastest charging technology, so the fact that the battery is bigger does not mean that it takes longer to fully charge. When it comes to Moto G6 Plus and Nokia 6.1 Plus, it is a close fight and the battery life depends on the usages, but they last more or less the same.

Price

In India, Moto G6 Plus was released a few days ago in the 6 GB RAM configuration, with a price tag of about $310. Nokia 6.1 Plus costs about $222, while Oppo F9 Pro carries a price tag of about $333. Oppo F9 Pro is the winner of the comparison, but Nokia 6.1 Plus is the one with the best value for money.

Moto G6 Plus vs Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Oppo F9 Pro: PROs and CONS

Motorola Moto G6 Plus

PROs

Splashproof
6 GB RAM
Nice camera department
Good price

CONS

Bezels

Nokia 6.1 Plus

PROs

Android One
Good aesthetics
Good price
Compact design

CONS

Smaller display

Oppo F9 Pro

PROs

Great design
Wide display
Micro SD dedicated slot
Very fast charging tech
Great cameras

CONS

Nothing particular

ASUS launches ROG Phone in China, starts at ¥5999 (~$875)

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Sep 12, 2018

ASUS held an event today in China where it announced a bunch of products including the ROG Phone. The ROG Phone was first announced about three months ago but has now gotten an official launch in China along with pricing details.

ROG Phone Design

With respect to design, the ROG Phone doesn’t look like your average phone. It comes in black with copper-colored accents for the cooling vents on the back and the front-facing speakers in front. There is an RGB LED underneath the ROG logo on the back with different modes including static, breathing, strobe and color cycling. The dual camera housing and the fingerprint scanner are also weirdly shaped. It isn’t a beautiful phone neither is it ugly but it stands out.

ROG Phone Specs

The ROG Phone packs a 6.0-inch 2160 x 1080 AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time. The screen has an 18:9 aspect ratio but sports moderately-sized bezels at the top and chin. Both bezels are home to the front-facing stereo speakers.

The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor but unlike other phones powered by the same processor and clocked at 2.8GHz, the one in the ROG Phone is clocked at 2.96GHz. There is 8GB of RAM paired with 128GB or 512GB of storage.

Sitting on the rear is a 120° wide-angle Sony IMX363 12MP f/1.7 primary sensor and an 8MP secondary sensor. Another 8MP f/2.0 camera sits above the display for video calls and selfies. ASUS says the cameras are packed with AI features such as scene recognition.

There is a 4,000mAh battery under the hood with support for Hyper Charger (30W fast charge) and Quick Charge 4.0. ASUS has put the charger’s IC inside the charger rather than inside the phone to keep the phone cool when charging.

The ROG Phone has a specially designed 3D vapor cooling chamber that keeps the device from overheating. It also has support for specially designed accessories that attach to the device. One of the accessories is the AeroActive Cooler which is a clip-on cooling fan. An app within the phone allows users to set the fan’s speed or turn it on or off. With the cooler on, the device’s surface temperature can be brought down up by up to 4.7 °C.

There are other accessories such as the Mobile Desktop dock that turns it into a full desktop PC, a gamepad dock, and the TwinView Dock which has an extra screen and a built-in 6,000mAh battery.

The phone also has air triggers on the right side of the device which acts like shoulder buttons when playing games. It also has a special X-Mode that is activated by squeezing the frame of the phone. Once activated, background tasks are stopped and all processing power is channeled to the game.

Xiaomi will give out 666 units of the Mi Band 3 NFC Limited Commemorative Edition FREE

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 12, 2018

Since the Mi Band 3 was launched on May 31 by Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi, the NFC version has been elusive. However, the company yesterday announced that the Mi Band 3 NFC edition would go on sale on September 19 with a 199 yuan (~$29) price tag. Xiaomi also disclosed that the sale of its Mi Band models right from inception has exceeded 50 million units.

Xiaomi has now revealed that a Mi Band 3 NFC Limited Commemorative Edition would also be released on September 19. The new version is a limited edition which would be given out free to fans of the brand. Xiaomi disclosed it only manufactured 666units, each of them having an identification number ranging from 001-666. This may sound kind of creepy to some but in China, 666 can mean “everything goes smoothly”. It is usually associated with luck.

As for the design, the buckle ring of the new commemorative edition has a laser engraved pattern with NFC written as well as the assigned number of the customised unit. The device also comes with a Maple leaf red coloured wristband. The details also include a customised packaging box.

Apart from the customisation on the design, the model is the same as the NFC edition. As a reminder, the NFC edition carries support for contactless payments through Mi Pay, which is the official mobile payments service from Xiaomi. Apart from supporting contactless payment PoS terminals enabled with NFC, the Mi Band 3 NFC version will support city bus card payments in as many as 167 cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, Suzhou, Hefei, Xi’an, and Jilin among others in China. Other features of the regular Mi Band 3 and the NFC edition align, such as a 0.78-inch Curved OLED screen with a 128×80 pixels resolution. The device offers a battery life of up to 20 days with normal usage. You also get water resistance, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, steps counter, sedentary reminder, call and message notification. The device also comes with weather forecast feature and alarm clock.

Purported Huawei Mate 20 Pro surfaces in real skin to tease front design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 12, 2018

Recent leaks of the upcoming Huawei Mate 20 Pro have revealed that it will be sporting a wider notch and a curved display. A leaked image of the alleged Mate 20 Pro has surfaced on Weibo today to reveal its front design.

The leaked image shows that the display of the Mate 20 Pro is curved towards its right and left edges. Except for the upper bezel of the phone that features a thick notch, the remaining bezels are quite thin. Rumors have it that the handset could be equipped with a massive AMOLED screen of 6.9 inches. The screen is expected to be embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The Mate 20 Pro is rumored to arrive with 3D structured light module for scanning the face of the user in 3D like Apple’s Face ID. The large notch could be housing the 3D facing scanning module that may include a 24-megapixel front-facing camera. It is speculated that the notched display of the Mate 20 Pro will offer an aspect ratio of 18.7:9 and it would be supporting Quad HD+ resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels like the LG G7 ThinQ phone.

Previous reports have revealed that the Mate 20 Pro could be equipped with a squared shaped camera module that will be housing triple camera sensors and an LED flash. The Kirin 980 SoC will be present under the hood of the Mate 20 Pro. It is expected to arrive with a 4,200mAh battery.

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The authenticity of the above image is yet to be confirmed. Hence, it is advisable to take this report with grain of salt. Huawei will be announcing the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro on Oct. 16 in London. It is also rumored to be debut Mate 20 Porsche Design smartphone alongside Mate 20 duo.

Alleged Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 leaked panel spotted; Hints redesigned front appearance

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 12, 2018

In the previous month, Xiaomi president Lin Bin has already revealed the slider design of the upcoming Mi MIX 3 smartphone. Also, a subsequent leak had also revealed the manual slider design in a leaked video. Today, a new image of the front panel of the Mi MIX 3 has surfaced on Weibo today to reveal its redesigned appeal.

The Mi MIX 2S that was unveiled earlier this year sported improved specs. However, its design was similar to the Mi MIX 2 that was announced last year. The official Mi MIX 3 render has revealed that it will be arriving with an improved design. The image of the Mi MIX 3 front panel that has appeared today shows that its top and side bezels are quite thin. This indicates that the Mi MIX 3 will be ofering higher screen-to-body ratio than its predecessor model.

The official image of the Mi MIX 3 had revealed that it does not feature a front-facing camera on its bottom bezel. The image of the Mi MIX 3’s front panel show that it has a slimmer bottom bezel compared to the Mi MIX 2S mainly since the selfie camera is no longer present on it.

The leaked video of the alleged prototype of the Mi MIX 3 phone had revealed that components such as earpiece and the necessary sensor for 3D face scanning are placed on its slider. The video revealed that front panel of the phone features a subtle cutout on the top bezel. However, the leaked image showing the front panel of Mi MIX 3 seems has an uneven cutout.

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Rumors have it that the Mi MIX 3 could be also equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The handset is slated to debut in October, but the exact launch date is not known. Xiaomi is currently busy with releasing teasers for the Mi 8 Youth Edition phone that is slated to go official on Sept. 19. The company may start teasing the features of Mi MIX 3 after the launch of Mi 8 Youth Edition.

Samsung opens world’s largest mobile experience centre in Bengaluru, India

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