Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition leaked photo reveals Snapdragon 660

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Sep 18, 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the recently-launched Poco F1 smartphone from Xiaomi without emptying your pocket, you’ve come to the right place.

The Pocophone F1 smartphone has gone up for pre-order on Banggood bearing a steep price tag. If you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on the Xiaomi-branded smartphone, all you need to do is to apply coupon code 9BGF1128GB to save a considerable amount of money.

In other words, you can bring the smartphone’s original asking price of $385.99, down to just $359.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon code before proceeding to check out. An absolute bargain at this lowered price, the Pocophone F1 boasts an impressive array of specs and features.

First off, it features an eye-catching 6.18″ IPS LCD screen, FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels and a pixel density of 403 PPI (pixels per inch). Under the hood, it packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 AIE Octa-core processor and an equally competent Adreno 630 710 MHz GPU.

The Poco F1 smartphone offers 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and a hearty 64GB of onboard storage to ensure you never run out of space for storing your favorite content. Moreover, the phone houses 12MP+5MP AI dual-camera setup on the back and 20MP AI camera for selfies on the front.

The Poco F1 draws its juices from a 4000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0+ 18W and runs MIUI 10 based on Android 8.1 Oreo OS. Furthermore, the device is crammed with a broad range of useful sensors including a proximity sensor, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, e-compass, hall sensor, and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

You can head straight to this link to pre-order the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 smartphone and save $26. Note that the aforesaid coupon is likely to expire soon.

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Redmi 6 Pro second flash sale in India on Amazon and Mi Store: Price, offers and features

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 18, 2018

After a successful first flash sale, today, Xiaomi is hosting the second flash sale of the Redmi 6 Pro in India. The high-end Redmi 6 Pro among all the three Redmi 6 series devices, will go on sale at 12 pm in the noon on Amazon India and Mi India stores. Buyers who want to own the device must know about all the details, features and offers before buying the Redmi 6 Pro.

The Xiaomi’s budget oriented series with some extraordinary specs at an affordable price is getting good attention from the users. Xiaomi’s tactics of launching good specs at reasonable price has made the company achieve the impossible. In the market, presently, there are only few competitors of the Redmi 6 series, like the Realme 2. Xiaomi gains most of the sales in the low-end and mid-level market segments and affordability is the biggest reason behind it.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro sale in India Offers and Price

Price

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro will be available for the starting price of Rs 10,999 for 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage, and Rs 12,999 for 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. It will be available in the three different color combinations – Blue, Black and Gold. There’s also a Redmi 6 Pro Red special edition with the same price.

The Redmi 6 Pro will be available on the Amazon India and Mi Store in India starting at 12 PM in the noon on September 18. Users, can directly head to the online stores and can click “Notify Me” option to get a reminder when the sale goes live. The sale will be live for both the 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB variants of the Redmi 6 Pro. Buyers can also buy Mi protect handset protection program at the discounted price of Rs 799. Mi Exchange offer is also applicable on the Redmi 6 Pro.

Offers

ICICI Bank is offering 5% instant discount on all its Credit and Debit cards. Further, there’s Rs 2200 instant cash-back with 4.5TB of 4G data on Reliance Jio. Hungama Music is offering its 3 month subscription free with the purchase of Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Specs

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro is the high-end device among the three other devices in the same series. It comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC with 3/4 GB of RAM and 32/64 GB of internal storage. The Redmi 6 Pro has a 5.84-inch full-HD+ display with the resolution of 1080×2280 pixels. It also sports a display notch with 19:9 aspect ratio. It’s notch display packs a screen to body ratio of 79.5 percent having 432 pixel density.

There’s a dedicated microSD card slot with 2+1 configure, users can add dual SIM with a microSD card. In camera there are 12MP + 5MP camera sensors with AI-powered features like bokek effect, phase detection auto focus and scene recognition. There’s a 5 MP camera on the front with face unlock and selfies. In connectivity there’s a Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, Dual 4G VoLTE, and an IR blaster.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Bali Blue color variant to go on sale in China on July 6

It is running on Android 8.1 Oreo atop MIUI 9.6 out of the box. It will soon get MIUI 10 update which is based on Android 9 Pie OS.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro sale is going live today at 12pm, so don’t forget to buy the device.

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Get Top-Branded Smart Home Appliances At Discounted Price On GeekBuying [Coupon Codes]

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Sep 18, 2018

If you’re in the market for high-end smart home appliances that don’t cost a fortune, you’ve come to the right place. As part of its latest promotion, GeekBuying is offering a wide selection of products that come in handy in day to day life at an unbelievably lowered price.

Dubbed as ‘Xiaomi Smart Home Sale,’ the promo features well-received products from Xiaomi’s popular Aqara and Viomi series.

We’ll not only divulge more detail about the recently kicked-off promo but also show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the check out process.

Aurora Master Night Light Ocean Wave Projector Music Player Speaker

Sporting an eye-catching butterfly pattern, the Aurora Master Night Light Ocean Wave Projector Music Player Speaker usually sells for $42.99 on online and offline stores. But much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, it is currently available at a dropped price of just $26.99.

You can increase this 37% reduction in the item’s retail price by applying coupon code NFTRWPWV. The coupon helps you save an extra $5 and reduce your already discounted grand total to just $21.99. You can click here to get the discount.

FUNRY TB-Y E27 Smart Bulb

While the FUNRY TB-Y E27 usually sells for $22.22, GeekBuying is offering a remarkable 42% off on its original asking price. As a result, you can get your hands on this dimmable and color changing light bulb at a dropped price of just $12.99.
On top of that, you can use coupon code DSMUTPXY to get a supplementary $5 off while checking out. Your grand total will decrease to just $9.99 but in order to ensure you get this extra discount, you need to follow this link before the coupon expires.

Xiaomi Lexy JIMMY JV11 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner

Keeping your surrounding clean and tidy all the time could prove to be a backbreaking task. While the market is brimming with all sorts of vacuum cleaners that claim to take care of this daunting task, these devices don’t come cheap.

Thankfully, the powerful Lexy JIMMY JV11 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner from Xiaomi is now up for grabs at a lowered price of just $159.99 on GeekBuying. Note that the highly useful vacuum cleaner normally sells for $275.01.
In addition to receiving this 42% discount, you can get an extra $50 off by applying coupon code LBFCJSVE. In other words, you can bring your grand total further down to just $149.99 before placing your order. Click here to take advantage of the discount since the promo is slated to end in just 2 days.

Xiaomi Dafang Smart 1080P WiFi IP Camera

The feature-laden Dafang IP camera comes with F 2.3 aperture lens and supports 1080P resolution. You can rotate its gimbal to achieve a 120-degree viewing angle. Moreover, it takes pictures by 93 or 360-degree, requiring just 3 seconds to analyze the state of your home.

This high-end IP camera would normally set you back $45.82, but it is currently available at a discounted price of just $33.99 on GeekBuying. In order to save an extra $6, you can apply coupon code KETYXYTO at the time of checking out.

Your grand total reduces to just $30.99 after applying the above mentioned coupon code, which is likely to lapse shortly. You can click here to obtain the discount and use the coupon.

Xiaomi Zhibai Mini Shaver USB Rechargeable Electric Razor

Housed in a robust Japanese steel body, this precise and durable mini shaver from Xiaomi has gone up for sale bearing a discounted price of $25.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 44% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $46.20.
If you’re on a tight budget, you can apply coupon code KEZFXHKJ to get an additional $6 off before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button. You end up paying just $22.99 after using the coupon.

You can head straight to this link if you’re interested in taking advantage of the promo and use the coupon for additional discount.

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OnePlus Crackables game is offering a grand prize worth $30,000

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Jeet

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Sep 18, 2018

Last month, OnePlus announced OnePlus Crackables, the company’s first mobile web game created with the help of Google. The company has now shared more details related to the game.

In OnePlus Crackables, gamers will be solving a series of “crypto-challenges” for the chance to win both physical and digital prizes, including a $30,000 gaming setup for the champion. The first 1,000 people to make it through the first three challenges will qualify for the next round and they’ll receive a physical “microcontroller” to continue playing.

The game is developed by Sleep Deprivation Labs, home of Red Dead Redemption lead designer Christian Cantamessa, along with the help from Google‘s Zoo unit which helps brands leverage its tech in promotional campaigns. The ZOO team developed the Crackables concept and worked with award-winning digital production company Unit 9 on the game design and puzzle mechanics, using Google’s Dialogflow.

It comprises a series of compelling puzzles that need a combination of skill and speed to complete. Players will be guided through a series of puzzles, both digital and physical, in order to keep progressing. If you’re interested, you can take part through the dedicated Crackables website at 8 AM Eastern (EST) or 5:30 PM IST.

OnePlus is all set to launch its next flagship smartphone OnePlus 6T next month, which is confirmed to have an in-display fingerprint sensor and lack of headphone jack. The company also introduced a new Type-C Bullets earphones and is also expected to launch a new OnePlus Bullets Wireless earphones along with OnePlus 6T.

Earlier this week, the company announced its plan to launch a new smart TV named OnePlus TV sometime next year.

Honor Magic 2 expected to launch on October 26 with in-screen fingerprint

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 18, 2018

If the latest leaked launch teaser is to be believed than the Honor Magic 2 is coming our way on October 26. The sliding design powered device is already in news from past few weeks via the means of leaks and rumors. It will be among the few devices like Oppo Find X and Vivo Nex which have the sliding camera technology embedded in them. Also, it is said to be the debut device to run on Kirin 980 processor..

As per the new leaked image of the teaser, Honor has touted the in-screen fingerprint sensor by adding a fingerprint icon on the bottom of the display in the teaser. Further, as reported earlier, it will carry a full screen display having more than 100% body-to-display ratio. On, the top we can see the slider having front camera and other sensors embedded on it. Further, Honor is said to schedule the launch date on October 26, Friday. Currently, the teaser is not revealed by any official Honor source, so we suggest to take it as a grain of salt.

Honor Magic 2 specs

Additionally, Honor Magic 2 will carry a 6-inch AMOLED display with 1440×2880 pixels of resolution, touted to carry a 100% screen-to-display ratio. It will carry a in-screen fingerprint sensor to compete with the latest trend in the market. Huawei Magic 2 should run on Kirin 980 SoC with 6GB of RAM. Further, there should be a huge improvement in the charging speed of Honor, as they have teased the 40W Magic Charger for the Honor Magic 2. It brings 15 layers of protection and can charge with upto 20-24 watts capacity. There will be a motorised sliding camera with a movable sensor on the front side of the device.

Read More: Honor Magic 2 vs Oppo Find X: Potential Differences

If the above specs and features are true, then it will surely help Honor to get some more sales in the high-end devices category. It will ultimately improve its market share in the high-end smartphone segment. We hope Honor reveals more details about the Magic 2 in the coming days.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Twilight Gold & Fantasy Blue Gradient Versions spotted in real life

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 18, 2018

Today we have got first pictures of the Mi 8 Youth edition in reality of both the Twilight Gold and Fantasy Blue Gradient colors. Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth which is scheduled to launch on September 19th at an event is gathering news almost everyday via new leaks and renders. Yesterday, we presented you some pictures of the Deep Space gray solid colors of the Mi 8 Youth and purported Mi Fingerprint edition in the renders.

As per the new real pictures of Mi 8 Youth, it can be seen that how beautiful gradient colors look in the real life. Both the variants are made from the glass material as we can see the reflection of face on one of the pictures above. Along with that the design of the device has been verified once again. There are horizontal camera shooters and a fingerprint sensor on the back. There are some certifications and Mi logo that has been inscribed on the back of device.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Specs

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition is reported to carry Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC / SD660 with different RAM variants such as 4 GB and 6 GB. It will carry a 6.26-inch 2280 x 1080p display with 19:9 aspect ratio. There will be a 12 megapixel dual shooter on the rear and 24 megapixel on the front side of the device. Buyers who are stunned with the design and some of the purported specs can register to purchase the device in China, it is expected to be available at the price starting from 1999 Yuan (~$291).

Reflective Twilight Gold version of Mi 8 youth

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth edition will come in various color choices as Xiaomi is targeting it for the young generation. Already, the device has leaked Deep Space Blue, White, Fantasy Blue gradient color and Twilight gold gradient colors via the official renders.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth and Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint rumor roundup: Specifications, features and pricing

It is little toned-down version of the Xiaomi Mi 8, which packs some high-end specs. How many of you are waiting for the Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth ? Share with us via comments below.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Smartphone Goes Up For Pre-Order On Giztop Bearing A $199 Price Tag!

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Sep 18, 2018

Deemed as one of Xiaomi’s most popular smartphones, the Redmi Note 6 Pro has gone up for pre-order on Giztop. Despite carrying a modest $199 price tag on the official online store of GizmoChina, the phone boasts an impressive array of specs and features.

The Redmi Note 6 Pro sports a 6.26-inch screen, FHD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19:9 which makes it an ideal mobile device for viewing your favorite videos, photos, and playing games. The mammoth display is further augmented with an eye-catching slim body that fits comfortably in your hand.

Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, the phone offers 3GB/4GB/6GB of RAM to deliver unparalleled overall performance when it comes to running apps, browsing the menus, running home screens and lots more. You also get 32GB/64GB onboard storage which can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card.

On the photography front, the Redmi Note 6 Pro houses a 12MP+5MP dual-camera set up on the back. Up front, there’s a 20M+2MP selfie shooter with AI intelligent beauty and 1080P Video Recording support.

The Xiaomi-branded phone runs on MIUI 10-based Android operating system and draws its juices from a 4000mAh big capacity battery. Furthermore, the dual-SIM phone features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added protection.

You can access Google Play to download popular apps, books, movies, magazines, TV programs directly to your Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone. On top of that, the phone can be used as a mobile hotspot enabling you to share your 4G data connection with friends and family having compatible wireless devices.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and pre-order the Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone.

Update: There is a coupon code for pre-order, $20 off: REDN620

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Avail Unmissable Deals On Cool Gadgets And Win Free Gifts On GearBest

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Sep 18, 2018

Looks like tech buffs and gadget lovers are in for a treat. As part of its latest ‘Computer Tech Fall Sale’ promotion, GearBest is offering a wide selection of items at a heavily discounted price and free gifts.

Under the ‘Free Gifts’ segment, you can buy the R-TV BOX S10 PLUS TV Box with Wireless Charging Voice Search at a reduced price of just $69.99 and get the 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Memory Metal Design, which normally sells for $10.59 as a free gift. But that’s not all.

You can receive the XGIMI DLP Link Shutter 3D Glasses for Z4 Aurora H1, which sells for $29 as a free gift when you buy the XGIMI H2 DLP 1350 ANSI Lumens Home Theater Projector at a discounted price of just $899.In other words, you pay only for one item and get the second item absolutely free.

The ‘Top Tech Deals’ category features Beelink Gemini X55 Ultimate MINI PC, Huion Kamvas GT tablet, E-Sports Gaming Chair, and Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 2080 Advanced Graphics Card. More importantly, the aforesaid items are currently available at a considerably lowered price.
If you’re in the market for a high-end TV box that doesn’t cost a bomb, you may want to take a look at the ‘Cool TV Boxes’ category. The section is crammed with a slew of well-received TV boxes that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket.

Similarly, those who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on a mini PC can head straight to the next category. Here you can avail noteworthy discounts on top-end mini PCs designed by popular manufacturers such as Beelink, Alfawise, and CHUWI.

Furthermore, GearBest is offering high-end graphics tablets at unbelievably lowered price in the section named ‘Graphics Tablet. Buyers can avail discounts on graphics tablets from top brands like Huion, VEIKK, and UGEE.

GearBest is giving avid gamers something to cheer about in form of big discounts on various gaming items in the category called ‘Epic Gaming Deals.’ The segment is brimming with discounted gaming keyboards and gaming mouse.

If you’re interested in checking out the rest of the products and taking advantage of the discount, just follow this link without wasting time.

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Buy The ROCK T10 Power Bank For Just $59.19 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Sep 18, 2018

Those who are always on the go depend largely on their smartphones for staying in touch with people for business or personal purposes. Aside from that, mobile devices can perform a slew of other important tasks like sending and receiving emails, checking the latest news and lots more.

Imagine you’re expecting an important business call but your phone goes off because there’s not enough juice for the battery. Thankfully, getting a portable power bank for your mobile device can save you from a major disaster.

While the market is brimming with all sorts of power banks, many of them are either inefficient or just too expensive. If you’re in the market for a power bank that doesn’t empty your pocket despite meeting your varied needs, you might want to take a look at the ROCK T10 Car Emergency Jump Starter Power Bank.

The multifunctional ROCK T10 power bank is currently up for grabs bearing a $73.99 price tag on Banggood. Apart from shedding light on some of the product’s features, we’ll even show how you can get a considerable discount without breaking much of a sweat.

The ROCK T10 power bank works with a wide range of digital devices, popular brands of mobile phones and tablet PCs. Moreover, the powerful add-on tool can be used as an emergency flashlight in dark environment.

In addition to offering up to 120 hours of lighting, the ROCK T10 power bank features an emergency hammer that can be used to break the car window if you’re trapped inside the car. The ROCK T10’s dimensions are 162.1 X 81.3 X 33.5mm and it weighs in at just 380.4g making it an easily portable power bank.

You can get an extra $14.80 off on the ROCK T10 power bank’s retail price simply by applying coupon code 22045d at the time of checking out. This will help you bring your grand total down to just $59.19.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, all you need to do is to head straight to this link and use the coupon before it expires.

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Official Huawei Mate 20 teaser confirms square camera arrangement

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Sep 17, 2018

In exactly a month, the Huawei Mate 20 series would have been announced. While we wait, Huawei has been dropping teasers. It released another one today but this time around it is a video.

The video was posted on Weibo but doesn’t show any part of the phone. However, it does tease the arrangement of the rear cameras. The video confirms the next Mate flagship will have a squircle (square with rounded corners) on the back that houses the three cameras along with the LED flash and sensors.

Both the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are both expected to come with three rear cameras. However, they will have different notch designs in front. The Mate 20 will have a waterdrop notch while the Mate 20 Pro will have a rectangular notch. The Pro version is also expected to pack a bunch of sensors in addition to the front-facing camera within the notch.

Huami Amazfit Verge vs Amazfit Stratos vs Amazfit Bip: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 17, 2018

Amazfit smartwatches from Huami (a company backed by Xiaomi) are becoming the main choice for sportsmen who need to monitor their activity through a wearable device but do not want to spend a lot of money buying an Apple Watch or the most advanced Garmin smartwatch. Today the Chinese company unveiled the new Amazfit Verge which brings a wonderful design as well as advanced features at a very modest price. Here, we will compare it with other important smartwatches from this company: Amazfit Stratos and Amazfit Bip, in order to help you with your potential choice.

Huami Amazfit Verge vs Amazfit Stratos vs Amazfit Bip

	Huami Amazfit Verge	Huami Amazfit Stratos	Huami Amazfit Bip
WEIGHT	46 grams	60 grams	31 grams
DISPLAY	1.3 inches, 360 x 360p, AMOLED	1.34 inches, 320 x 300p, LCD	1.28 inches, 176 x 176 pixels, LCD
PROCESSOR	dual-core 1.2 GHz	dual-core 1.2 GHz	MediaTek
MEMORY	512 MB RAM, 4 GB ROM	512 MB RAM, 4 GB ROM	/
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GPS, GLONASS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GPS, GLONASS	Bluetooth 4.0 BLE, GPS + GLONASS
BATTERY	5 days of battery life with regular use	5 days of battery life with regular use, 11 days with basic use	190 mAh, 30 days of regular usage, up to 45 days with basic usage
ADDITIONAL SENSORS	Heart rate sensor, air pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor	Heart rate sensor, VO2max	Heart rate sensor
WATER RESISTANCE	IP68	5ATM	IP68
OTHER FEATURES	Gorilla Glass 3, sports tracking, intelligent voice assistant, mobile payments	Gorilla Glass 3, Sports tracking, music playback	Gorilla Glass 3, sports tracking

Design and build

Among these smartwatches, the new Amazfit Verge is the most beautiful one thanks to its perfectly round display, while the Amazfit Bip is definitely the ugliest one with its square display, but it is also the cheapest one. On the other hand, Amazfit Stratos offers a better water resistance and it is the only one which can be used without problems underwater, up to 50m deep. All of them have a resistant Gorilla Glass 3 and their build quality is very nice.

Display

Even when it comes to display, Amazfit Verge wins. It is the only one which has an AMOLED panel, that means richer colors and very deep blacks. And it is also the smartwatch with the highest resolution, so it has the highest level of detail. It even has an oleophobic coating so fingerprints will not be a big issue.

Hardware & Software

Unfortunately, these are not Android Wear (or Wear OS) devices, but they have a proprietary operating system, and they are thought for sport and fitness. Amazfit Verge and Stratos are the most powerful ones in terms of hardware and the best ones when it comes to software. They can both detect your heart rate with Amazfit Verge having the best accuracy along with irregular heart beat detection. On the other hand, the Stratos is able to measure maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max). Both have multi-sport tracking with 12 sports supported. Amazfit Bip is more like a smartwatch for running and it can only monitor simple activities such as running and cycling, without supporting more sophisticated sports.

Read More: Huami’s Amazfit Verge Smartwatch launched with All Day Heart Rate monitoring, NFC, & 5 Day Battery

Battery

While Amazfit Verge and Stratos have more advanced features inside their software, Amazfit Bip is the smartwatch with the best battery life. It is able to last up to 30 days with a normal usage, even more than smart bands such as the Mi Band 3. This is great, given that smart bands do not have a color display like this wearable. Amazfit Verge and Stratos can only last 5 days with a normal usage.

Price

Amazfit Bip is the cheapest and you can get it for just $60/€50 all around the world. Amazfit Stratos was launched with a price tag of more than $200, while the new Amazfit Verge carries a price tag of $116. In my opinion, Amazfit Verge is the winner of this comparison for its features, the 98% accuracy of its heart rate sensor and its value for money.

Huami Amazfit Verge vs Amazfit Stratos vs Amazfit Bip: PRO and CONS

Huami Amazfit Verge

PRO

Best design
Wide circular display
NFC
Accurate heart rate sensor

CONS

Higher price

Huami Amazfit Stratos

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Oxygen consumption sensor
Bigger display
Better Waterproofing

CONS

Pricey
No NFC

Huami Amazfit Bip

PRO

Cheapest of all
Compact
Great 30 day battery life

CONS

Ugly design
No special features

[Updated: More photos, confirmed to be the Nubia Z18s] Could this be Nubia’s dual screen phone?

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Sep 17, 2018

There are a number of dual screen phones in the market all with varying designs. There is the ZTE‘s Axon M, there is Samsung‘s W series, the YotaPhone series, and there is the Meizu Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus. Nubia might be joining this list based on these photos that just leaked.

Photos of a phone with a display on each side have been seen on Weibo. They were uploaded on Weibo by Chinese leaker “@Kumamoto Technology” and he said they are of a Nubia phone.

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On one side of the phone is a large display with thin bezels all around which is definitely the main screen. On the back is a smaller display with an 18:9 aspect ratio too but with thick bezels on all sides. The bezel above the second display is home to dual rear cameras a LED flash and some sensors.

READ MORE: Nubia Z18 first sale ends in a flash as it gets sold out in record time!
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Motorola One Power to launch on September 24 in India

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Sep 17, 2018

The Motorola One and Motorola One Power got a low profile launch at IFA a few weeks ago but it appears that is because Motorola is planning a big launch for individual markets. If you reside in India, you should know that the Motorola One Power is coming very soon.

Just a short while ago, the official Motorola India Twitter account tweeted that the Motorola One Power will be unveiled in India on September 24. The tweet even adds that it is a product co-developed with Google.

Yes, it's coming! A co-creation of Motorola + Google, the #motorolaonepower unveils on 24th September! #Areyouready? pic.twitter.com/U5W7Sljdqe

— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) September 17, 2018

The Motorola One Power has a 6.2-inch Full HD+ Max Vision display. It has a notch at the top which is home to a 12MP front-facing camera. It is powered by a Snapdragon 636 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.

Nokia 9 launch reportedly delayed to February 2019

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Sep 17, 2018

We have been hearing about the Nokia 9 flagship since late 2017, after the launch of Nokia 8. But HMD Global still haven’t showcased it, and it looks like it will not happen anytime soon. It was initially rumored to be launched at the beginning of 2018, but instead of this device, HMD Global decided to unveil the Nokia 8 Sirocco with Snapdragon 835 from 2017. Sirocco should have been released at the end of 2017, but it was delayed. Now, according to new reports, the announcement for the last quarter of this year has been canceled as well, so the handset will be launched in February 2019 rather than in Fall 2018.

According to the most reliable hypotheses, Nokia 9 will be showcased at MWC 2019 just like its predecessor. Sadly, there is no official confirmation about the launch date, so these remain only speculations. At this point, we just hope that it will not come with the Snapdragon 845 chipset as in February there will already be some 2019 flagships with the most recent Snapdragon 855 SoC which will be announced by Qualcomm soon. Nokia 8 Sirocco did not have a huge success, and we believe that most of the fault has to be attributed to Snapdragon 835 chipset which powered 2017 flagships. According to recently leaked schematics and real photos, this flagship will be the first phone in the world to sport a Penta camera setup with five sensors on the back side.

Read More: Fresh Nokia 9 image leaks to reveal design and huge battery

With five cameras on the rear side, Nokia 9 may integrate each type of camera sensor ever seen on a phone: monochromatic sensor, wide-angle lens, telephoto lens and so on. And obviously, the sensors will be co-engineered with Carl Zeiss. The photo shows the Penta camera setup together with the LED flash in a revolver-like configuration with a sensor in the middle.

Do you think Nokia will once again become the company launching the best camera-phone like the good old times?

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Galaxy J6 Prime will be Samsung’s first phone with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Specs Leaked

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Sep 17, 2018

Samsung is preparing to announce a couple of mid-range phones soon. Among them is the Galaxy J6 Prime (or J6+) and photos of a dummy model along with specs have shown up online.

The Galaxy J6 Prime isn’t a flagship but it will be one Samsung phone to remember thanks to its design, or to be more specific – the position of its fingerprint scanner. Samsung devices have their fingerprint scanners on the front or rear of the phone but the Galaxy J6 Prime will be the first to have the scanner on the side just like some of Sony’s own phones or Meizu’s M6s.

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The photos show the scanner is on the right side of the phone where you will normally find the power button or volume rocker of a lot of phones. The power button is still on the right but is now closer to the top. The volume controls sit on the left.

Experience a cool new way to unlock your world of entertainment. The new Galaxy J with Side Fingerprint Sensor, coming soon. #InfinitelyFun https://t.co/Q8mdAa2gFZ pic.twitter.com/1zprdzQXgh

— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) September 17, 2018

Samsung Mobile India has confirmed that there is indeed a Galaxy J series phone with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner but the tweet doesn’t specify the model. It also confirms the phone will come with an Infinity Display. If you head to the link in the tweet, you will see the upcoming J series phones listed there are the Galaxy J6+/J6 Prime and Galaxy J4+. The website also teases some other features of the devices such as dual rear cameras, AR photos, and “vibrant bold colors”.

The rest of the dummy photos show the Galaxy J6 will have its dual cameras in the middle and vertically arranged. It will also have a 3.5mm audio jack and a MicroUSB port at the bottom.

With respect to its specs, the Galaxy J6 Prime will have a 6-inch HD+ display. The folks at SamMobile said it may be an LCD and not AMOLED panel. Powering the device is a 1.6GHz quad-core processor paired with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of storage.

Counterpoint’s Global handset profit share ranking shows Apple as the most profitable brand!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 17, 2018

Just about two months back, the media was buzzing with news that Chinese smartphone giant Huawei had beat Apple to claim the number two spot in terms of market share in China. That, no doubt, was a feat worth celebrating from the standpoint of Huawei. But right now, it is time to separate the wheat from the shaft. Counterpoint has now released its latest research finding on the Global handset profit share for Q2 2018.

The report covers handset profit for the various brands for the month of April to June. Global handset profit is shown to have grown 4% annually in Q2 2018and this is mainly due to Chinese brands, which were aggressive with their flagship offerings. The combined profits from the various Chinese brands crossed US$ 2 billion for the first time, contributing to almost a fifth of the total handset profits.

Apple emerged as the most profitable brand in Q2 2018 with 62% market share. This is more than the cumulative profitability of all the other brands combined, including Samsung. Apple is closely followed by Samsung with a 17% profit share of the market. This is despite Samsung’s position as the number one smartphone vendors in terms of the number of units sold. Samsung’s profit share actually declined by 21% when compared to the same period last year. This is attributed to a weaker than expected sales of the Galaxy S9 series. The rest of the pack is occupied by Chinese brands. Huawei is at the number three spot with 8% market shares, OPPO at number four with a 5% market share. Fellow BBK brand Vivo occupies the fifth spot with a 4% market share. Finally, Xiaomi is in the sixth spot with a 3% share of the market.

Counterpoint estimated that the remaining 1% of the total industry profit was distributed among more than 600+ handset brands. Some of these brands may close shop as the research firm predicted that the smartphone volumes are likely to be flat as consumers are now keeping smartphones for longer. This will have implications for OEMs’ revenue as OEMs are looking to maximize their profits by increasing their average selling price and entering new price tiers.

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OnePlus 6T case images appear to confirm axing of 3.5mm audio jack

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 17, 2018

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has recently confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus 6T won’t be featuring a 3.5mm audio jack. This seems to be reason why the company will be announcing Type C Bullets earphones alongside the OnePlus 6T smartphone. Fresh images of OnePlus 6T transparent TPU case also hint that the handset will not be featuring 3.5mm audio jack.

The OnePlus 6 that was unveiled earlier this year features a 3.5mm audio jack on its bottom edge. In the previous week, GizmoChina had shared exclusive images of OnePlus 6T case which had revealed that it won’t be featuring a traditional headphone jack. The fresh photos of the transparent TPU case also show that the bottom side of the phone lacks an audio jack. The bottom edge of the OnePlus 6T seems to feature dual speakers with a USB-C slot in between.

The backside does not feature a cutout for fingerprint reader. The reason behind it is that the OnePlus 6T will be the first OnePlus to arrive with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The cutout for the camera suggests that it will be sporting a vertical dual camera setup like the predecessor phone. Below the camera cutout is a pill-shaped gap for the LED flash.

The right edge of the OnePlus 6T transparent TPU cases has cutouts for Alert Slider and power key. The volume buttons are on the left side of the phone.

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Recent leaks have suggested that the OnePlus 6T will be equipped with a waterdrop notch screen like the OPPO R17. No information on the specs of the phone have surfaced so far. The major changes arriving on the phone could be inclusion of the smaller notch screen and in-screen fingerprint scanner along with removal of the 3.5mm audio jack. There is a possibility that the OnePlus 6T may carry similar specs as the OP6 phone. Hence, the OP6T is expected to arrive with AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 845, 8 GB of RAM and inbuilt storage of 256 GB. Rumors have it that the OnePlus 6T may go official on Oct. 16.

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New Honor phone with notched HD+ screen and dual cameras seen on TENAA

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Sep 17, 2018

The Honor 8X and Honor 8X Max are the latest phones from Huawei’s sub-brand to sport a notch albeit with different sizes. However, a new TENAA listing has revealed that the manufacturer has yet another phone with a notch launching soon.

The phone was seen on TENAA with model number BKK-TL00 and was certified earlier this month. Sadly, no images were provided.

The Honor BKK-TL00 has a 6.26-inch display which is even smaller than that of the Honor 8X (6.5-inches). It also has a lower resolution – 720 x 1520. This is the same resolution of the Nokia X5 so we can tell it has a notch.

The phone is powered by a 1.8GHz processor octa-core processor we are guessing is the Snapdragon 450 mobile platform. It has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage but thanks to a MicroSD card slot, you can add up to an additional 256GB of storage.

TENAA says there is a 13MP + 2MP dual camera combo on the back of the phone while an 8MP camera sits within the notch. It also has a fingerprint scanner and packs a 3,900mAh battery.