Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite with 6.26-inch 19:9 display, SD660 SoC and dual rear cameras announced

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Sep 19, 2018

After floating around the rumor mill for a long time, the hotly-anticipated Meizu 16X smartphone was finally confirmed by the company’s chief executive officer Jack Wong. Following its debut during a launch event held in Beijing today, the phone has gone up for pre-order on Giztopb carrying a $399 price tag.

The 16X recently made its appearance on TENAA, giving Meizu fans a brief glimpse of what it has to offer in terms of specifications. As predicted by earlier reports, the phone sports a big 6.0-inch Super AMOLED On-cell display with a screen resolution of 2160×1080 pixels for unparalleled visuals and easy navigation.

The Meizu-branded smartphone packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor and an equally competent ARM Mali-G71 MP20 GPU, under the hood. It offers 6/8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB/128GB of onboard storage.

On the photography front, the Meizu 16X houses a 12MP+20MP dual-camera setup that lets you shoot flawless images with Sony IMX380 Exmor RS. Up front, there’s a 20MP camera for detailed self-portraits and face-to-face video chatting.

Furthermore, the phone runs on Flyme 7.5 operating system based on Android 8.0 Oreo OS to ensure uncompromised productivity even on the go. The phone draws its juices from a robust 3010mAh lithium-ion battery that supports 24W mCharge 4.0 fast charging and delivers up to 24 hours of standby time.

You can head straight to this link to check out the full specification of the recently launched Meizu 16x smartphone and pre-order it. It is worth noting that the device will start shipping within 1-2 weeks.

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Get Up To A Whopping 60% Off On Top-Branded Smartphones On GeekBuying

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Sep 19, 2018

If you have settled for a smartphone that doesn’t include your favorite features, it may interest you to know that GeekBuying is now offering cost-conscious buyers an opportunity to get up to 60% off on a slew of feature-laden smartphones that usually carry steep price tags.

The recently kicked-off clearance sale has been divided into multiple categories in a bid to expedite the search process. Let’s head straight to the details.

The first section dubbed, ‘Big Saving’ has been sub-divided into two categories i.e. ‘Under $150’ and ‘Under $300’ to help you find a smartphone based on the money you’re willing to shell out. Each sub-category comprises high-end smartphone from popular brands like Xiaomi, Sharp and LeTV.
You can avail 30% to 60% off on the smartphones that have been added to the next section called ’30-60% Off.’ The section is crammed with a wide selection of awe-inspiring smartphones including the Huawei’s Honor Note 10, the Nubia Z17 from ZTE and the U11 Plus from Oukitel.

If you’re interested in saving up to $200 on your favorite smartphone, you can head straight to the ‘Save Up To $200’ section. The category offers 16% off on the Huawei Nova 2, 38% off on the Xiaomi Mi Max 6 and a 38% off on the Meizu M3 Note 5 smartphones, just to name a few.

In order to check out the rest of the smartphone and avail this unmissable deal, all you need to do is to visit the promotion page by clicking here.

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Pre-Order Bakeey M20 Smart Watch For Just $16.99 On Banggood

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Get 49% Off On Bakeey M20 Smart Watch

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Sep 19, 2018

Bakeey has introduced a feature-laden smart bracelet dubbed the M20 to its popular range of smartwatches. Much to the delight of fitness-conscious buyers, the recently launched smartwatch has gone up for pre-order carrying a heavily discounted price tag on Banggood.

Following in the footsteps of its well-received predecessors, the M20 boasts an impressive array of features including a 1.3-inch IPS display with a screen resolution of 240×240 pixels. The content is clearly displayed in large font on the square-shaped display.
Moreover, the M20 offers a slew of special features that encompasses sleep tracking, sedentary reminder, distance, calories, and multi-sport modes. Equipped with IP67 certification, the smartwatch is resistant to water and it even notifies the wearer about an incoming call.

The smartwatch features an intelligent optical sensor that enables its wearer to track blood pressure as well as blood oxygen levels. The M20 also includes a gravity sensing system that unlocks it when the wearer raises his/her hand.

You’d normally associate a steep price tag with a smartwatch that comes with identical features, but Bakeey will be selling the M20 smartwatch at a dropped price of just $16.99 on Banggood. It is worth noting that the price will only be valid for the first 300 pieces while the remaining pieces will set you back $21.99.

The Bakeey M20 is scheduled to start shipping starting from October 8th. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, you can visit this link before all the 300 units get sold out. Moreover, you can choose between the black, orange and purple color options.

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Buy The Alldocube M5S Phablet At A Dropped Price Of Just $142.59 On AliExpress

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Get 30% Off On Alldocube M5S Phablet

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Sep 19, 2018

If you’re bored of watching your favorite series or playing a popular mobile game on a small screen and are planning to switch to a bigger screen without spending a fortune, you may want to take a look at the M5S tablet, which sports a massive 10.1-inch display and boasts an array of other awe-inspiring features.

The recently-launched Alldocube branded M5S has gone up for sale on the AliExpress store bearing a noteworthy discount. While this feature-laden 4G LTE phablet would normally set you back a pretty penny, it is now available at a dropped price of just $142.59.

This is an exceptional 30% reduction in the well-received phablet’s original asking price of $208.59. If you’re a new user, you’d also be eligible to get a $10 New User Coupon while shopping on the AliExpress store from 4 AM (UTC-4) onwards. Please note that the $10 coupon for the new users expires at 23:59, 27th Sep., UTC-4m.

An absolute bargain at this dropped price, the M5S boasts a 1920X1200 pixels resolution with IPS Sharp touchscreen. Under the hood, the device packs a powerful Deca-core Helio X20 processor along with an equally competent MALI T880-MP4 graphics processing unit.

Moreover, the Alldocube M5S offers 3GB of RAM and a hearty 32GB of onboard storage (expandable up to 128GB) so that you never run out of space for storing your favorite content. Equipped with 4G dual-SIM support, the M5S features ultra-slim dual cameras.

The M5S runs on Android 8.0 Oreo OS and is backed by a robust 6600mAh battery. On top of that, it features the highly-useful G-sensor as well.

If the Alldocube M5S phablet has stirred your interest, you can follow this link to check out its full specification and avail the aforesaid discount before the promotion comes to an end. Note that each customer is allowed to purchase a maximum of 10 pieces only.

You can also check out their website and facebook page too!

Watch Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth / Lite & Meizu M16X Live Streams Here

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Sep 19, 2018

After waiting for so long, finally, Xiaomi is going to launch Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth/Lite, Mi 8 Fingerprint edition, while Meizu is coming to launch the Meizu M16X. Both the firms are coming with their mid-range/high-end devices with some extraordinary features. Well, users can watch the live streams of both the events from China over here. Meizu 16X live stream will start at 4:30 pm Beijing Time (2:00 PM IST / 8:30 AM GMT), while Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth /Lite will go live at 2PM Beijing Time (11:30 AM IST/6 AM GMT).

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth /Lite Live Stream

Talking about the Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth aka Mi 8 Lite, it is scheduled for launch today at an event in Chengdu. Recently, Lei Jun exposed the actual pictures of the Mi 8 Youth /Lite and NFC bracelet giving us real look of the devices. The event will be live streamed and the users can head over to watch the launch event at their home.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Specs and features

As per the leak on TENAA and some other sources, it is revealed that Mi 8 will carry Snapdragon 660 SOC or Snapdragon 710 with multiple RAM variants. It will feature a a 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with a 2280 x 1080 resolution with 12 megapixel dual camera on the rear, while there will be 24-megapixels camera on the front. The device will come packed with 3250 mAh battery and Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI 9.6.

In connectivity, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0 A2DP LE, GPS, and a Dual SIM slot. Dimension-wise.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Fingerprint edition

Xiaomi Mi 8 fingerprint edition will come with the Snapdragon 845 SoC with 6/8GB RAM and 64/128/256 GB internal storage variants. It will feature in-screen fingerprint sensor with 6.21 inch super AMOLED display with 1080×2248 Full HD+. It will feature a 12 megapixel dual shooter on the rear and 20 MP selfie camera on the front side.

Also make sure to check our Mi 8 Youth/Lite and Fingerprint edition rumors roundup to know what the device will pack.

Meizu 16 X Live Stream

After announcing the Meizu 16, it is coming with a new version of Meizu 16 in China. Meizu is going to launch Meizu 16X today at a event in China around 4:30 pm Beijing Time (2:00 PM IST / 8:30 AM GMT). Users who want to watch the live event, they can watch the Meizu 16X live stream event here.

Meizu 16x specs

It is rumored to pack Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 SoC with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Further, it could feature a dual-rear camera setup with a 20MP main snapper and a 12MP secondary sensor. The device is also said to come with an on-screen fingerprint sensor. The device will retain the dual speakers used on the Meizu 16 as well as the classic white paint job of the Meizu 15.

Let’s see what both the manufacturers have come with in the new devices.

Buy Xiaomi Mi A2 4G Phablet And Mi Band 3 Smart Bracelet At Dropped Price On GearBest [Coupon Code]

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Get 24% Off On Xiaomi Mi A2 4G Phablet

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Sep 19, 2018

While Xiaomi continues to stay true to its reputation for manufacturing high-end smartphones and a slew of other premium gadgets, let us take a gander at two of the Chinese company’s most popular devices – the Mi A2 smartphone and the Mi Band 3 smartwatch, that have currently gone up for sale bearing heavily discounted price on GearBest.

Xiaomi Mi A2 4G Phablet

As a phablet, the Mi A2 features a mammoth 5.99 inch LTPS, IPS, FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels with a ratio of 18:9. The device is housed in a robust metal body and features Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for added protection.

While the feature-laden Mi A2 would normally set you back a pretty penny on online as well as offline stores, you can now buy it a dropped price of just $235.99 on GearBest. This is a noteworthy 24% reduction in the phablet’s original asking price.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, all you need to do is to head straight to this link without wasting time. This Flash Sale will be limited to the remaining 83 pieces and the promo is slated to end in just 5 days.

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Smart Bracelet Wristband

Even several months after hitting the store shelves, the Mi Band 3 continues to garner popularity among fitness-conscious people. The Xiaomi-branded has now been made available to cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a smartwatch.

Xiaomi is currently selling the well-received Mi Band 2 successor at a reduced price of just $25.99 in collaboration with GearBest. However, if you’re interested in getting an additional discount, you can use coupon code IVBAND3 to get an extra $2.40 off before placing your order.

As a result, you can bring your already discounted grand total further down to just $23.59 during the checkout process. With 2727 remaining for the promo, the sale is scheduled to come to an end in 5 days so it is imperative for you to follow this link to get the discount without wasting time.

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Xiaomi’s Half in-ear Type-C headphones arrives, on sale from Sept. 20

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Sep 19, 2018

Xiaomi has announced Half in-ear headphones with Type-C at a price of 99 Yuan (~$15), it will be made available for purchase starting tomorrow, Sept 20. Already, Xiaomi Half in-ear headphones are available with 3.5 mm audio jack for 69 Yuan, but due to increase in Type-C compatibility, Xiaomi has announced the Type-C packed headphones.

Officially, Xiaomi Type-C Half in-ear headphones will be available at 10am (Beijing Time) tomorrow from the online Mi official store. It is available in two color options such as black and white with ceramic coating giving a glossy texture to the headphones. It will come with 1.5 m tough wire having soft TPE material and weighs 15 grams.

Xiaomi half in-ear Type-C headphone specs and features

The ergonomic Xiaomi Half in-ear Type-C headphones is designed to protect your delicate ear from any kind anomaly and gives you tailored comfort while wearing it. There are three buttons on the remote control of the headphones, allowing you to control volume and stop/start music playback. It is compatible with the phones such as Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE. There’s a Micro-electromechanical microphone allowing you to take calls and record audio with much refined voice processing.

Xiaomi Type-C earphones carries multiple layers along with a coil unit producing s smooth and high-definition sound quality through two-way vibration. The different frequency bands are divided into divisions, so that every song you are familiar with regains new sound. It also carries Hi-Res Audio certification from japan Audio Association which certifies that it produce high quality sound.

The Xiaomi Type-C earphones is compatible with all the smart devices which support Type-C audio interface.

Read More: Xiaomi Headphones Relaxed Version Review & Amazing Value, Again!

So, users who want to own it for their USB Type-C supported device, can head over to the Mi.com tomorrow at 10am for 99 Yuan (~$15).

How many of you are already using the Xiaomi Half in-ear headphones ? Share your experience with them via comments below.

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Buy Gtmedia V8 NOVA DVB-S2 1080P Media Player TV Box For Only $50.99 On GeekBuying

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Get 27% Off On Gtmedia V8 NOVA DVB-S2 1080P Media Player TV Box

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Sep 19, 2018

If you’re looking for a modestly-priced TV box without compromising on quality, you may want to take a look at the V8 NOVA Media Player TV Box from Gtmedia. Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, this feature-laden TV Box has now gone up for sale bearing a lowered price on GeekBuying.

While the V8 NOVA TV box would normally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores, you can now buy it at a discounted price of just $50.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 27% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $70.32.

The dropped price does not imply that buyers would have to settle for anything less than awe-inspiring in terms of specs and features. With 10000 TV channels, the V8 NOVA is a Radio programmable TV box that offers a whopping 31different favorite groups selection.

Moreover, it supports 7-days EPG (Electronic Program Guide) and a slew of picture formats including JPEG, BMP, PNG, and GIF. Equipped with anti-flickering features, the Gtmedia-branded TV box delivers 32-bit OSD color for an unparalleled viewing experience.
You can search for channels manually, or resort to automatic and network searching. It even offers a slew of channel editing function such as find, sort, rename, delete, skip, lock, move and favorite.

Furthermore, you can restrict specific content on television by using the TV box Parental control for channels. The V8 NOVA media player TV box boasts an easy-to-use Menu System, while its Plug and Play enables you to install it without breaking much of a sweat.

You can check the rest of the specifications and avail the discount by heading straight to this link. Note that the discount will be valid only for a limited period of time.

Lei Jun exposes Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite gradient color variants ahead of launch

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Sep 19, 2018

Just ahead of its launch, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite aka Mi 8 Youth edition has been exposed by Xiaomi CEO and Founder, Lei Jun. Xiaomi is all set to announce the new smartphone with the Xiaomi band 3 NFC edition at an event in Chengdu at 12:00pm. Yesterday, Xiaomi teased in a new teaser that Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth is named as Mi 8 Lite. At an event today, Xiaomi will announce Mi 8 Lite, Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint edition, Xiaomi Smart Alarm clock and limited edition NFC Mi Band 3.

In the new teased photo by Lei Jun, both the Mi 6 Lite gradient colors look stunning as they are giving a multiple color shade at both the top and bottom of the device. The eye catching back side of the device also features a horizontal camera sensor making it somewhat different from the iPhone X. Xiaomi Mi 8 lite will come with a 6.26-inch FHD+ display with an 19:9 aspect ratio. Further, it will be powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor with multiple RAM and storage variants.

Mi 8 Lite Specs

There will be a notch display with 24 megapixel camera sensor on the front side. It will feature a dual shooter of 12 megapixel sensors along with fingerprint sensor on the back. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite will feature Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box with 3,000 mAh battery. It will carry a 3250 mAh battery with fast charging tech.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint edition teased in Gold color once again

The Xiaomi Mi 8 fingerprint edition will equip Snapdragon 845 having 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. There will be dual band GPS with in-screen fingerprint sensor and will launch in multiple RAM and internal storage variant.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite edition will be priced at 1999 Yuan (~$281) while the Mi 8 Fingerprint edition price is still unknown yet.

Buy SNOPOW M2 Plus Feature Phone For Just $29.99 On Banggood

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Get 62% Off On SNOPOW M2 Plus Feature Phone

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Sep 19, 2018

If you’re an adventure junky looking for a rugged phone that you can carry during your outdoor activities without worrying about inflicting any sort of damage to your phone, look no further.

The latest version of SNOPOW Official dubbed, the M2 Plus comes with an IP-68 rating that makes it water, shock, and even dustproof. Moreover, the well-built M2 Plus boasts an impressive array of other features that make it an ideal phone for those who endeavor thrill based activities such as cycling, camping, hiking, and rock climbing.

While you’d normally end up spending a lot of money on a phone resembling the M2 Plus in terms of specifications, SNOPOW is offering its well-received rugged smartphone at a dropped price of just $29.99 on Banggood. This is a noteworthy 62% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $79.99.
The big discount will only be valid for 2 pieces daily at (UTC+8) 10:00 A.M. Aside from that, the Shenzhen-based waterproof phone maker will be offering the M2 Plus at a considerably lowered price of just $59.99 as well, but this discount will be limited to just 10 pieces.

An absolute bargain at this price, the SNOPOW M2 Plus feature phone packs a powerful MT6737V/WM quad corn CA53 1.1GHz processor, coupled with 1MB of RAM and 8GB of expandable onboard storage (up to 32GB). The phone sports an easily visible 2.4-inch TFT capacitive 2 point touch screen display with a screen resolution of 240X320 pixels.

On the photography front, the phone houses a 200WAN (2.0MP) camera on the back and 30WAN front shooter. Moreover, the phone runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and is backed by a robust Li-ion 2500mAH battery that delivers 168 hours of standby time.

The SNOPOW M2 Plus feature phone is currently up for grabs in yellow as well as black color version and you can avail the aforesaid discount on both the color options. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, head straight to this link without wasting time.

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Poco F1 Flash sale today in India at 12pm on Mi.com and Flipkart; Skins also available

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Sep 19, 2018

Xiaomi is going to make Poco F1 available via a flash sale in India at 12pm. Poco F1 will be available via its own store, Mi.com and its retailer partner, Flipkart. This time, Xiaomi is also coming with dedicated official Poco F1 skins with different textures on both the online stores. Well, coming back to the Poco F1, it will be made available in all the three RAM variants along with the Armoured edition.

Poco F1 Flash Sale price

The highlight of the device is Snapdragon 845 at the cheapest price with 6GB/8GB of RAM. Poco F1 flash sale will begin at sharp 12pm in the noon with the starting price of Rs 20,999. The 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage will come with the price of Rs 23999, while 8GB/256 GB internal storage variant is going for Rs 28,999. There’s also a special Armoured edition Poco F1 which is available with 8GB of RAM and 256 GB internal storage at the price of Rs 29,999. The standard version will carry color option of the Graphite Black, Rosso Red and Steel blue color.

Last time, it gathered good response from the buyers, Xiaomi is also expecting similar scenario this time also. During the first flash sale, Xiaomi sold over 100000 units in just 5 minutes, raking up the profits upto 2 billion.

Poco F1 Flash Sale Offers

On Mi.com, Reliance Jio is offering Instant benefits of upto Rs 8000 which packs Rs 2400 Instant Jio cashback and remaining will be back in the form of Flights, Hotels or Makemytrip credits. Hungama Music is offering 3-months free subscription on its portal.

If you’re buying from Flipkart, then you will get 5% off on EMI transaction with HDFC bank Credit Cards and similar offer with Axis Bank Buzz Credit Card. Users who want to buy it on EMIs, then you need not to worry as Xiaomi is offering no-cost EMI on Poco F1.

Read More: Xiaomi Poco F1 update improves camera, now unlock its bootloader in just 3 days

Poco F1 Specs and features

Poco F1 carries a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC, an octa-core CPU with a maximum clock speed of 2.8 GHz, with 6/8GB of RAM variants. The cheapest SD 845 device comes with the internal storage of 64/128GB and 256 GB of internal storage and it runs on Android 8.1 Oreo based on MIUI 9.6 with MIUI 10 upgrade very soon. Poco F1 features a 6.1-inch full-HD+ display with 18.7:9 aspect ratio.

There’s a 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup on the back and a 20-megapixel selfie camera in front. In connectivity, 4G+, VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.1ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, and 3.5mm earphone jack. Xiaomi has packed 4000 mAh battery with Qualcomm 3.0 fast charging tech.

Get over to the Mi.com and Flipkart to get your favourite Poco F1 from the flash sale.

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Pre-Order The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Smartphone For $229 On Giztop

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Sep 19, 2018

If you’re in the market for a Xiaomi-branded smartphone that doesn’t cost a bomb, you may want to take a look at the Mi 8 Lite smartphone. Previously known as the Mi 8 Youth, Xiaomi’s imminent smartphone has gone up for preorder bearing a $299 price tag on Giztop.

Although modestly-priced, the Mi 8 Lite is an irresistible smartphone that boasts an impressive array of features and specs. Let’s take a gander at some of the upcoming phone’s mean features.

First off, the Mi 8 Lite sports a mammoth 6.26-inch full screen, FHD+ display and a 19:9 aspect ratio for an exceptional viewing experience. Under the hood, it packs the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, coupled with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM to deliver exceptional overall performance when it comes to opening and running apps, browsing menus, running home screens and carrying out a slew of other tasks.

The Xiaomi-branded smartphone houses a 12MP+5MP dual AI camera setup on the back. Up front, there’s a 24MP camera that’s capable of recognizing 10 kinds of self-portrait features AI Beauty to provide high-quality selfie shots.

The phone runs on MIUI 10-based Android operating system and is backed by a robust 3250mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4.0 18W fast charging. Equipped with AI smart powering function, the phone receives 50 percent power with only 30 minutes of charging.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and pre-order the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite smartphone.

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Razer Phone 2 spotted on Google Play Console with some specs revealed

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 19, 2018

Razer Phone could be said to be the progenitor of the gaming phone trend which swept through the smartphone industry last year. The wave saw the launch of several gaming phones after Razer unveiled the first gaming phone. models such as AUS ROG phone, Nubia Red Magic, Xiaomi Black Shark phone, Honor Play and more were launched. Razer is now working on the Razer Phone 2 and already, press invites are sent out for an event holding on October 10. Ahead of the event, Razer has listed the model on the Google Play Console which means the device may have been certified by Google Play.

The Play Console listing reveals the device goes by the codename – Aura. This clearly distinguishes the model from last year’s model which was codenamed “Cheryl”. Among the key specs listed is an 8GB RAM as well as a Snapdragon 835 chipset and Adreno 540 GPU. But for the chipset, the listing wouldn’t have been in doubt. The Razer Phone 2 is expected to utilise a Snapdragon 845 chipset with the Adreno 630 GPU firing up the graphics. It is possible this is an error anyway because sources say its unusual for a high-profile device to show up in the Google Play Console ahead of launch.

The Razer Phone 2 is expected to have the same 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution which is the same with the first-gen model’s screen resolution. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS. There are rumours the device will pack Chroma LED effects for notification. The press renders accompanying the listing also shows few changes in the design.

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Huawei Watch 3 may likely be called Watch X as Huawei applies for trademark

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 18, 2018

Huawei is taking things slowly as far as its smartwatch arm is concerned. The company first launched the first-gen Huawei Watch in 2015 and this was followed by the Watch 2 which was only made official last year. There are indications that the company is working on the Watch 3 and that it may arrive with a different moniker. Huawei has reportedly filed an application with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) last week to trademark the Huawei Watch X.

The company isn’t likely to release the successor to the Watch 2 this year as indicated by Huawei’s Richard Yu, head of consumer electronics division at Huawei. The company did launch the Watch 2 (2018) though, but that is just an incremental upgrade of the Watch 2. So, that leaves us with the option of expecting the smartwatch sometime next year.

It is possible Huawei was waiting for a new Qualcomm smartwatch processor to be delivered before coming out with the Watch X or Watch 3. Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon Wear 3100 earlier this month as a successor to the Snapdragon Wear 2100 that has been around since 2016. That sets the stage for Huawei to come out with a new-gen smartwatch. Also, the Wear 2 is widely regarded as one of the best Android Wear (now Wear OS) devices ever created, so its successor has high expectations to meet. This could be another reason why Huawei isn’t in a hurry to release the Watch 3. However, the Watch 3, may be announced at CES 2019 as Huawei Watch X but that isn’t very certain.

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Samsung announces Galaxy J6+ and Galaxy J4+: 6” Infinity Display, 3300mAh battery and colorful variants

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Sep 18, 2018

Samsung has taken the wraps off two new phones in the Galaxy J series. The Galaxy J4+ and Galaxy J6+ were unveiled today without any fanfare. Both phones share a number of key features but also have some major differences.

Galaxy J6+

The Galaxy J6+ has a 6.0” HD+ screen with a 720 x 1480 resolution. It is powered by a quad-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz. Samsung didn’t mention the exact chipset but adds that it may differ with respect to markets.

Depending on the model sold in your country, the Galaxy J6+ will have 3GB or 4GB of RAM with 32GB or 64GB of storage. On the back are dual cameras – the primary camera is a 13MP f/1.9 sensor while the secondary camera is a 5MP f/2.2 sensor. An 8MP f/1.9 sensor is above the display for selfies and video calls.

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The Galaxy J6+ is the first Samsung phone with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. From the images provided, the fingerprint scanner should be easy to reach. The power button, on the other hand, might be a bit difficult since it is closer to the top. The volume buttons are on the left along with the SIM tray.

The phone has a MicroUSB port, Bluetooth 4.2, and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi for connectivity. NFC is market dependent. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo and packs a 3,300mAh battery. It is available in black, silver, and red.

Galaxy J4+

The Galaxy J4+ has the same display and resolution as the Galaxy J6+. It also has the same processor but comes in 2GB RAM + 16GB and 3GB RAM + 32GB variants.

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The J4+ has a single camera on its rear – a 13MP f/1.9 sensor while a 5MP f/2.2 sensor is in front. It has Bluetooth 4.2 and single band Wi-Fi. NFC availability is dependent on country. It also has a 3300mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. Available colors are black, gold, and red.

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More photos of Nokia 7.1 Plus’ display panel leaked along with specs

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Sep 18, 2018

HMD Global joined the notch train with the Nokia X6/6.1 Plus and Nokia X5/5.1 Plus smartphones. This led people to speculate that a third phone rumored to launch as the Nokia 7.1 Plus/Nokia X7 will also have a notch. A photo alleged to be that of the phone’s display panel showed up a few days ago debunking the notch rumor. Today, another set of photos have again surfaced along with a few details of the phone.

Just like the first photo, this panel has white bezels. The side bezels are thin but the chin and forehead are thicker. The top bezel has three cut-outs which should be home to the front camera, earpiece, and proximity and light sensors.

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The display of the Nokia 7.1 Plus is said to be 5.9-inches in size with a 1080 x 2160 processor. That isn’t an upgrade when compared to the Nokia 7 Plus. The main upgrade is supposed to be under the hood. Rumors floating around say the Nokia 7.1 Plus packs a Snapdragon 710 processor. This is a much superior processor compared to the Nokia 7 Plus which is powered by the Snapdragon 660 mobile platform.

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Realme claims to have hit 1 million mark for its smartphone sales in India

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Sep 18, 2018

Realme, a new smartphone company that recently started operating as an independent brand after its split from parent company Oppo, has now announced that it has crossed the one million mark for its smartphone sales.

The one million smartphone sales include combined sales figures for both of its smartphones — Realm 1 and Realme 2. This development comes just after 4 months of the Realme 1 launch and just two weeks since the Realme 2 went on sale in India.

During the first flash sale of Realme 2 in India, the company sold 200,000 units within just 5 minutes on online market Flipkart. A week later, during the second flash sale, the company claimed to have sold 170,000 units, bringing the total sales of Realme 2 in India to 370,000 units. The company has not yet revealed the number of units it sold in the third flash sale that took place today.

The Oppo Realme 1, announced in May this year, features a 6-inch Full-HD+ display with screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an 84.75 percent screen-to-body ratio. The device is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 processor clocked at 2GHz. It comes in three models based on memory configuration — 3GB, 4GB, and 6GB RAM. The 3GB RAM model comes with 32GB of internal storage while the 4GB RAM model packs 64GB of onboard storage. The top-end variant having 6GB RAM packs 128GB of internal storage.

Coming to the camera department, the phone sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and on the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. It has a Face Unlock feature that is claimed to unlock the smartphone in just 0.1 seconds. It runs ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is fueled by a 3,410mAh battery.

On the other hand, the Realme 2 features a bigger 6.2-inch display but the company has downgraded the screen resolution from Full HD to 720p HD+. The FullView 2.5D curved glass display with 18:9 aspect ratio offers a screen resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.

It is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz and comes in two variants — 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. There’s a 13-megapixel primary sensor paired with a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel shooter for taking selfies and video calling. The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with the company’s own ColorOS 5.1 custom interface and is fuelled by a bigger 4,230mAh battery.

Read More: Official video advert shows Realme 2 Pro with a water-drop notch and dual rear cameras

Realme has scheduled a launch event on 26th and 27th September in India, where the company will be launching the Realme 2 Pro, which the company says will be the real successor of the Realme 1 launched last year.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (not Youth) camera sample confirms AI dual cameras and impressive low-light photography

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Sep 18, 2018

Tomorrow is a big day for Xiaomi. The Chinese phone manufacturer will launch at least two new phones, one of them being the Mi 8 Lite formerly referred to as the Mi 8 Youth. Xiaomi shared a camera sample of the phone and the watermark reveals its official name as the Mi 8 Lite.

The photo is a night shot of the Central Radio and TV Tower in Beijing and it shows off the Mi 8 Lite’s low-light performance. Although there is a bit of noise, overall the picture doesn’t look bad. The watermark on the photo reveals the phone has AI dual cameras. Both cameras are said to be 12MP sensors.

The Mi 8 Lite will come with a 6.26-inch FHD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor with multiple RAM and storage variants.

Just like the other phones in the Mi 8 series, the Mi 8 Lite will have a notch at the top that houses a 24MP front-facing camera. Keeping the dual cameras company at the back is a fingerprint scanner. The Mi 8 Lite will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and pack a 3,000mAh battery.

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New Xiaomi TVs running Android TV get certified, powered by new Amlogic chipsets

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