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Get 11% Off On DOOGEE S80 Smartphone

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Dec 10, 2018

Popular handset manufacturer DOOGEE has teamed up with GeekBuying to offer two of its most well-received smartphones — the S80 and the S70 to cost-conscious buyers at unbeatable prices.

Aside from taking full advantage of the discounts, you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the check out process. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

DOOGEE S80 Smartphone (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Marketed as ‘the world’s first digital and visual walkie-talkie rugged smartphone,’ the S80 is a perfect integration of an IP68 rated handset and an awe-inspiring interphone that works within a long distance of 5-10km without a network. DOOGEE launched this one of a kind mobile device in September this year.

The newly launched smartphone has now gone up for sale bearing a considerably lowered price tag on GeekBuying. As a result, you can get your hands on the black-tinted S80 for a reduced price of only $399.99.
While this is a noteworthy 11% reduction in the device’s original selling price, you can use coupon code GIZ_DBDIZRAN to get an extra $20 off during the checkout process. In other words, you can bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $379.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

Alternatively, you can go for the orange color version of the DOOGEE S80 smartphone if you’re willing to shell out $399.99. This is a 9% drop in this variant’s retail price of $439.99 and you can follow this link to grab these discounts before the promo wraps up.

DOOGEE S70 Smartphone

DOOGEE made the long-awaited S70 smartphone available to the public in August this year. The Shenzhen-based handset manufacturer is now offering this recently launched smartphone for a heavily discounted price.

While the S70 would normally set you back a pretty penny on online and offline stores, you can now buy it for just $279.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 31% drop in the device’s original selling price of $406.99.
On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_TENETXRW to save an extra $47 without breaking much of a sweat. The aforesaid coupon reduces your cart total to just $279.99 before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

The aforesaid discount is valid for the orange color version, but you opt to buy the black-tinted S70 smartphone which is now available for just $279.99, thanks to a 29% discount. Likewise, you can get a 27% off on the red color version of the S70 that usually sells for $384.99. You can get this red-hued phone for only $279.99.

You can visit this link to ensure you do not end up missing these discounts as they will be valid only for a limited period of time.

Get 31% Off On DOOGEE S70 Smartphone

Xiaomi’s 48-megapixel Redmi phone may feature in-screen camera

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 10, 2018

A new Xiaomi phone with 48-megapixel rear camera has been confirmed by Xiaomi President Lin Bin to go official in January 2019. While Xiaomi fans were speculating that it could be the Xiaomi Mi 9 or any other Mi series flagship phone, a recent report revealed that it could be the first Redmi series flagship phone. Fresh information reveals that the mysterious Redmi phone will be equipped with an in-screen camera hole display design.

Upcoming HuaweiNova 4 with in-screen camrera hole and triple cameras

My Drivers has learnt through industry sources that Xiaomi’s upcoming Redmi phone with 48-megapixel camera will be equipped with an LCD panel supplied by China’s BOE display maker. The smartphone is expected to feature a thick chin, but it will offer an impressive screen-to-body ratio since it features a hole in the display for the front camera like the new Samsung Galaxy A8s and the upcoming Huawei Nova 4.

Rumors have it that the 48-megapixel sensor will be a part of the rear-mounted triple camera system that will include a super wide-angle lens. There is no new information available on the pricing of the phone. The new display design and the camera prowess of the phone suggests that it won’t be a cheap device. It may cost more than 2,000 Yuan in China.

Read More: Get Xiaomi-Branded Smartphones At Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

Previous leaks have suggested that the mysterious Redmi flagship phone will be featuring the Samsung ISOCELL Bright CM1 48-megapixel sensor which is cheaper than Sony IMX586 sensor. The image shared by Lin Bin showed that it could be first Redmi phone with glass panel on its rear. In October, the 11nm Snapdragon 675 chipset was announced by Qualcomm. After the launch of SD675, Xiaomi had confirmed that it will be launching a smartphone driven by the same SoC. Now that the SD675 is equipped with support 48-mmegapixle camera sensor, the rumor mill is speculating that the mysterious Redmi flagship phone will be powered by Snapdragon 675.(via)

Get Great Discounts On High-End Projectors On GearBest [Coupons Inside]

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Get 11% Off On JMGO N7 DLP 1300 ANSI Lumens Home Theater Projector

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Dec 10, 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a high-end projector that won’t set you back a pretty penny, you have come to the right place.

Touted as one of China’s best electronics online stores, GearBest has collaborated with top brands to offer cost-conscious buyers an opportunity to grab big discounts on top-branded projectors. Moreover, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of more money while checking out.

JMGO N7 DLP 1300 ANSI Lumens Home Theater Projector

If you’re a cinephile who fancies watching your favorite movies or play popular games on an extra large screen without spending a lot of money, the JMGO N7 might just fill the bill. The N7 is capable of delivering up to 120-inch projection picture with unmatched clarity and detail with a native resolution of 1920X1080 pixels.

This coveted home theater projector usually sells for $961.62 but you can now buy it for just $853.43 on GearBest. This is a noteworthy 11% discount that can be extended further with the help of coupon code IT-CN99N7L.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $53.44 by reducing your grand total to just $829.52. You can visit this link to avail this discount, which will be limited only to the gray color version of N7 for a limited period of time.

XGIMI CC Mini Portable Projector LED 1080P Full HD

The compact XGIMI CC is an irresistible projector that flawlessly blends immersive audio with video performance. It can be used with numerous devices like phones, laptops, and tablets.

Moreover, it can deliver 720P HD quality video output with 4K support, delivering image size between 40 to 80 inches. It features JBL stereo speakers that produce high-quality audio and runs Android system so that you can download and install several Android apps.
This mini portable projector usually carries a $559.97 price tag but is currently up for grabs at an unbeatable price of just $529 on GearBest. If this 6% discount doesn’t impress you much, you can apply coupon code IT-CN5XGIMI to save an extra $69.01.

In other words, you can bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $480.55 simply by using the above-mentioned coupon before placing your order.

While this discount will be valid only for the crystal cream color version, you can go for the black-tinted XGIMI CC wireless projector, which is also available for a considerably lowered price of $529 on GearBest by following this link.

Get 6% Off On XGIMI CC Mini Portable Projector

Buy UMIDIGI UMI One Max Smartphone For Just $179.99 On CooliCool

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Buy UMIDIGI UMI One Max At An Unbeatable Price

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Dec 10, 2018

The hotly-anticipated refresh on UMIDIGI One Pro dubbed the UMIDIGI One Max was launched this year in July. The phone followed in the footsteps of its well-received predecessor, garnering huge popularity among UMIDIGI fans.

Housed in a sturdy aluminum frame, the UMIDIGI One Max sports an eye-catching slim design that’s paired with tempered glass back. Despite sporting an extra large 6.3-inch display bearing a screen-to-body proportion of 91.5% and an aspect ratio of 91.5%, the One Max is comfortable to hold. Moreover, it offers a screen resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels.

Moreover, the device packs a powerful Helio P23 MTK6763 2.0GHz Octa Core processor along with a highly competent PowerVR GT71 MP2, 700MHz, 2-Cores GPU, under the hood. The device offers 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage that can be expanded up to 256GB.
On the photography front, the UMIDIGI One Max houses a 12.0MP+5.0MP dual camera setup on the back and a 16.0MP front shooter for selfies and video chatting. Furthermore, it runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a 4150mAh battery that supports 18W Quick Charge and 15W Wireless Charge.

While a feature-laden smartphone offering comparable features would normally set you back a pretty penny, you can get the UMIDIGI UMI One Max smartphone for a reduced price of just $179.99 on CooliCool. This is a significant reduction in the device’s original asking price of $279.99.
In addition to taking full advantage of this discount, you can stand a chance to get great products at heavily discounted prices if your order value exceeds a specific amount. For instance, if your grand total is between $399.99 to $9999, you can get Xiaomi Huami Amazfit smartwatch for a dropped price of just $49.99.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and grab the discount, which will be valid for the twilight and black color versions of the UMIDIGI UMI One Max smartphone. Note that the promo is slated to end on December 17th.

Get ILIFE Branded Robot Vacuum Cleaners At Incredible Prices On AliExpress

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Check Out ILIFE Brand of the Day Sale

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Dec 10, 2018

Those who fancy keeping their homes clean and tidy all the time usually end up spending a fortune on house cleaning appliances. Despite carrying steep price tags, these devices oftentimes fail to meet our expectations.

Helping several families worldwide to create a dirt and dust free living environment, ILIFE designs robot cleaners that adopt the latest technology to make the arduous home cleaning task easier and more effective.

Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers who are not willing to spend a lot of money on vacuum cleaners, The leading robot vacuum cleaner manufacturer is set to offer great discounts on some of its well-received products along with big coupons. While the sale is slated to kick off in 3 days, here’s what ILIFE has in store for you.

In addition to taking full advantage of discounts that will be available on select products, ILIFE is giving its buyers an opportunity to save a considerable amount of extra money while checking out in the form of coupons. The ‘Save More with Coupons’ section comprises a $5 off coupon and a $20 off coupon.

While the $5 coupon doesn’t require you to spend a specific amount for you to use it, the $20 off coupon, on the other hand, can only be applied if your grand total is $300 or more. Moreover, you can stand a chance to getting a one-year extended warranty and a coupon to redeem replacement kit for free.

ILIFE has teamed up with AliExpress in a bid to offer a wide selection of robot vacuum cleaners for considerably lowered prices as part of its ‘Brand of the Day’ promo. Keeping in line with that, the company is offering the V7s Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner for an unbeatable price of only $199.99 on AliExpress.

This is a significant 40% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $333.31. Aside from that, you can use a $4 New User Coupon if this is your first purchase on AliExpress. Regrettably, there were only 300 pieces remaining at the time of writing and the promo is slated to end in 2 days.

The ILIFE V5s Pro Intelligent Robot Vacuum Cleaner is a great choice for those who have pets at home. Equipped with smart sensors, the robot boasts an impressive array of features like scheduled cleaners, max mode suction power and lots more.

While the V5s Pro would normally set you back a pretty penny on online stores, you can now buy it for just $179.99 on AliExpress. New users can extend this 30% discount on the device’s original selling price of $257.13 by using a $4 off coupon while checking out.

With just 69 pieces left, this promo is slated to end in just 2 days. Likewise, you can get great discounts on the remaining pieces of the V3s Pro, A4s, A8, A7 and a slew of other feature-laden robot vacuum cleaners from ILIFE. You can click here to visit the promotion page and grab these unmissable deals before the promo ends.

AnTuTu reveals Chinese fans’ most loved iOS products in November

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 10, 2018

Apart from providing benchmark data which gives us an idea of the performance of a phone or tablet, AnTuTu is also a reliable source of data on the most popular product running latest processor or the latest Android version as well as the best phone going by users’ rating. The benchmark firm recently released the top rated ten phones in the Android category and alongside that the top 10 highest rated iOS products for November have also been revealed.

The data were collected on the AnTuTu app between November 1 and November 30 and only represents iOS products or users in China. Top on the list is the 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro with a positive rating of 99%. This is consistent with the slate’s performance for October and the reason for this rating can’t be far from its excellent hardware and software performance. The 9.7-inch iPad Pro and iPhone SE both jointly come in at the second spot with a 98% rating.

In addition to the already listed products, the sixth-generation iPod Touch, as well as the iPad Mini 2, iPad Air 2, 10.5-inch version of iPad Pro, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone 6s all make the top 10 most loved models with an average rating of 97%. Wondering about the fate of the three latest Apple iPhones? The trio comes with a positive rating of 89% for the iPhone XS and XS Max as well as 84% for the iPhone XR. Last year’s iPhone X flagship is also pretty popular among Chinese fans with an 89% rating.

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Get Xiaomi-Branded Smartphones At Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Dec 10, 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a Xiaomi-branded smartphone without breaking the bank, we got good news for you.
The Chinese electronics giant is doling out big discounts on its select smartphones in collaboration with GeekBuying. Moreover, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Xiaomi made the long-awaited Mi A2 Lite smartphone available to the public earlier this year. This recently launched phone has now gone up for sale bearing a considerably lowered price tag.

The Mi A2 Lite would normally set you back $279.99 but you can now buy it for just $189.99 on GeekBuying. On top of that, you can extend this 32% discount by using coupon code GIZ_LYYLROCY to get an extra $71 off while checking out.
In other words, you can use the aforesaid coupon to bring your already lowered grand total further down to only $179.99. Since this promo is slated to end in just 5 days, you can visit this link to avail the discount without wasting time.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

The Mi Mix 2S was launched in March this year and as expected, the phone became an instant hit among Xiaomi fans. Taking this popularity into consideration, Xiaomi is offering the Mi Mix 2S for a significantly lowered price of only $399.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a 33% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $599.99. In addition to taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_OPLKSIIM and get an extra $132 off. As a result, the coveted smartphone can now be yours for just $389.99.
The promo will only be valid for 15 days so if you are interested in grabbing the discount before the promo wraps up, just follow this link.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

This slightly smaller version of the Mi Mix 2S smartphones comes with 6GB of RAM and offers 64GB of non-expandable internal storage. While this variant normally sells for $675.99, you can now buy it for just $389.99 on GeekBuying.

If this 42% drop in the phone’s original selling price doesn’t impress you much, you can apply coupon code GIZ_HDHBHHYE and save $204 more before you proceed to check out. As a result, your grand total reduces to just $379.99.
You can head straight to this link if you’re interested in getting the aforesaid discount. Note that the promotion will come to an end in just 5 days.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

Sporting an extra large 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display, the Mi Mix 3 garnered huge popularity among those who fancy watching their favorite videos on a big-screen device after hitting the store shelves in October this year.

Much to the delight of Xiaomi fans, this well-received smartphone has gone up for sale carrying a reduced price tag of $594.99. There’s more for you to cheer about.
This is a 28% drop in the phone’s original selling price of $826.99. On top of that, you can apply coupon code GIZ_PMNAXTKD to save an extra $116 before clicking the ‘Place Your Order’ button. The coupon helps you bring your cart total down to just $539.99.

You can visit this link to avail the discount. It is worth noting that the promotion sale will come to an end in 16 days.

Xiaomi Mi A1 finally gets Android Pie stable update

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Dec 9, 2018

After nearly two months since we first saw it appear on Geekbench, the Xiaomi Mi A1 is now receiving a stable Android Pie update. The update comes just a few days after Xiaomi released a beta update for the device.

The update is about 1074MB in size and apart from bringing Android Pie, it also “brings” FM radio. Android Pie features the update brings include Adaptive battery and adaptive brightness, a new navigation system, digital wellbeing, and a new volume control menu.

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According to the source, the update is arriving on devices in Bangladesh. If you haven’t received the update yet, expect it to hit your phone in the next couple of days.

Xiaomi Mi A1 is Xiaomi’s first Android One smartphone. It was released last year and is based on the Mi 5X which runs MIUI. It has a 5.5-inch FHD screen, a Snapdragon 625 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. For optics, it has dual 12MP rear cameras and a 5MP front-facing camera. It also packs a 3,080mAh battery, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a type-C port, and an audio jack.

Lenovo Z5s camera sample shows its triple rear cameras in action

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Dec 9, 2018

The Lenovo Z5s is an upcoming smartphone scheduled to launch on December 18. TENAA images, as well as official posters from Lenovo, have revealed the phone will come with a triple camera setup on its rear. If you are eager to know how well the cameras perform, then you will be happy to know Lenovo has released a camera sample that shows just that.

The image was shared on the official Weibo page of the phone manufacturer earlier today. The photo is a close-up image and according to the caption, the picture shows off the zoom feature of one of the sensors. The color reproduction looks good and the skin tone of the subject looks natural.

No one knows the configuration of the cameras but we are sure one of the sensors is a telephoto lens with optical zoom. If we could take a guess, we would say the other two sensors are a wide angle sensor and a depth sensor.

Apart from having three cameras on its back, the Lenovo Z5s will also have a bezel-less display with a small hole close to the top for the front-facing camera. When it launches, it will go head-to-head against Samsung‘s Galaxy A8s and Huawei‘s Nova 4, both which also have a similar display and triple rear cameras and are scheduled to launch this week and next week respectively.

Lenovo also released a new poster that highlights the phone’s triple rear cameras.

Honor 10 Lite Lily Valley White Edition now available for pre-order

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Dec 9, 2018

The Honor 10 Lite was announced last month and it comes in four color variants – Gradient Red, Gradient Blue, Magic Night and Lily Valley White. However, buyers could only purchase the red, blue, or black variants. That should no longer be the case as JD.com has opened pre-orders for the white version.

The Honor 10 Lite Lily Valley White starts at ¥1399 (~$204) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB version, ¥1699 (~$247) for the 6GB RAM + 64GB version, and ¥1899 (~$276) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB version. These are the same prices for the other color variants. Interested buyers can pre-order the white variant from now up until 11:57 pm (Chinese local time) on 11th of December. It will then be available for purchase on December 12.

The Honor 10 Lite has a 6.21-inch 2280 x 1080 screen with a water-drop notch. It is powered by the Kirin 710 processor and packs a 3,400mAh battery. There is a 13MP + 2MP dual camera combo and a fingerprint scanner on the rear of the phone. It also has a 24MP front-facing camera in front. There are several AI features bundled with the camera app to help you take better photos.

New Coolpad phone gets TENAA certified, packs mid-range specs but old OS

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Dec 9, 2018

A new Coolpad phone with the model number 1873-A0 was certified on TENAA a few days ago. The phone has a modern design and specs that put it in the mid-range category but it’s running an older version of Android that may be a deal breaker for a lot of people.

The Coolpad 1873-A0 has a large 6.28-inch screen with a 2246 x 1080 resolution. The resolution means it has a notch at the upper part of the display just like a lot of phones released this year.

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It is powered by a 1.5GHz octa-core processor which is probably an old chipset from MediaTek or Qualcomm. The chipset is paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB/128GB of expandable storage.

The Coolpad 1873-A0 has dual rear cameras but TENAA only mentions one and it is a 16MP sensor. Besides the vertically arranged sensors, there is also a fingerprint scanner. A 13MP camera sits in front for selfies.

Coolpad has also included a 3900mAh battery to go along with the large display. What is sad is that the phone runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat which is old for a phone that may be launching at the end of 2018 or the beginning of 2019.

Nubia Red Magic Mars will be available globally early 2019

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 9, 2018

Nubia recently launched a new gaming phone dubbed Red Magic Mars in China with a pretty impressive price tag coupled with the hardware tailored to meet the expectations of gaming enthusiasts. The design of the Nubia Red Magic Mars is inspired by Mars, the God of War and is promoted as the latest weapon in mobile gaming. The device has since gone on sale in China but there has been no word on the global availability. Well, until now. Nubia has revealed that the Red Magic Mars will be available for the global market in the early part of 2019. The global availability is likely going to be focused on Europe but we do hope it spreads into other markets.

The Nubia Red Magic Mars is the second flagship gaming phone that the company is releasing and honestly, it is not very much different from the first mode – the Red Magic. The Mars, in fact, builds on all that was great about the first Red
Magic phone but with some awesome new features and fixes. Top of the pack is a Snapdragon 845 processor with the Adreno 616 GPU as well as a special nano-scale liquid cooling system. The new type of system will help the device to remain cool even while performing CPU/GPU intensive tasks. This will, in turn, boost the phone’s performance. You get a 3,800mAh battery onboard as well as the Android 9.0 Pie operating system out of the box.

On the camera end, the Red Magic Mars packs a single camera shooter of 16 megapixels with f/1.8 aperture. On the front, the device carries an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. The device also features a 4D shock haptic feedback along with two touch-sensitive shoulder buttons. Nubia has added stereo speakers for DTS 7.1 audio but removed the 3.5mm audio jack.

The company wasn’t specific with the global release date but we expect the device to drop in the first quarter of 2019. Whenever it does drop, it will be available in three different colors of Meteorite Black, Flame Red and camouflage edition. All the color variants are available with RGB LED strip on the rear along with impressive decals. The Red Magic Mars gaming rig will also be available in 6GB RAM, 8GB RAM and 10GB RAM variants.

Notch screen & dual camera-packing Ulefone S10 Pro first Hand-on experience

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 8, 2018

It’s been two weeks since Ulefone announced the elegant and sleek Ulefone S10 Pro packing a notch screen design which translates to a high screen ratio and a dual camera setup. The device is even on presale for a cheap price of just $69.99. In case you are undecided over getting the budget smartphone, perhaps this hands on video of the device in action could be the catalyst you need.

Apart from packing an impressive hardware setup, the Ulefone S10 Pro also comes with the Android 8.1 Oreo software. Thus, users can seamlessly switch between apps. The phone is also designed to give users a smooth operation. It comes with such features as GPS navigation which won’t disappoint. In the photography section, the dual rear and single selfie shooters also won’t disappoint. In the network aspect, the device offers dual 4G bands which is surprising, considering the price it comes with.

Specs wise, the Ulefone S10 Pro boasts of a 5.7-inch 19:9 all screen display and is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6739 processor. The SoC is paired with 2GB of RAM plus 16GB of internal storage. As stated, the device packs a dual camera setup at the rear and is a 16MP+5MP combo while at the front is an 8MP selfie camera that gives you the chance to catch up the unforgettable moments at your fingertips, storing the precious memories for you forever. Furthermore, the phone gets its juice from a 3,350 mAh battery which can deliver a single day’s use. The S10 Pro also comes with Face Unlock, a fingerprint sensor and Android 8.1 Oreo processor.

There is still about 2 days left before the S10 Pro presale promotion will end. The device is bundled with a free TPU protective case for those who place orders during the presale. You can place your order from here. You can also read more about the company from their official website.

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Nokia 8.1 vs Meizu 16 vs Huawei Nova 3: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Dec 8, 2018

Nokia 8.1 is the international version of the Nokia X7 and it was launched in the global market a few days ago. In order to establish if HMD Global realized another best-buy like its predecessor Nokia 7 Plus, it is time to compare it with its actual competitors. For this comparison, we chose Meizu 16 and Huawei Nova 3 as they are among the best alternatives in the same price range of the Nokia 8.1.

Nokia 8.1 vs Meizu 16 vs Huawei Nova 3

	Nokia 8.1	Meizu 16	Huawei Nova 3
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	154.8 x 75.8 x 8 mm, 180 grams	150.5 x 73.2 x 7.3 mm, 152 grams	157 x 73.7 x 7.3 mm, 166 grams
DISPLAY	6.18 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 408 ppi, IPS LCD	6 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, Super AMOLED	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 409 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 970 octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB	4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, Android One	Android 8.1 Oreo, Flyme OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 13 MP f/1.8 20 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 20 MP f/1.8 + f/2.6 20 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 24 MP f/1.8 and f/1.8 Dual 24 + 2 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3500 mAh, Fast charging 18W	3010 mAh, Fast charging with Quick Charge 4.0	3750 mAh, Fast Charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

Huawei managed to release devices with stunning designs in the last year. One of them is Huawei Nova 3, a high-end smartphone which comes with a glossy back made of glass available in gradient colors. Its display has a big notch in the middle, but thanks to it there are very narrow bezels. On the other hand, Meizu 16 has the most original design, it has a high screen-to-body ratio even though it does not feature a notch, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader.

Display

The display of Meizu 16 is the one I like more because, besides integrating an in-display fingerprint reader, it is a Super AMOLED panel with brilliant colors and deep blacks. Nokia 8.1 and Huawei Nova 3 both come with an IPS notched panel and a Full HD+ resolution, but I would prefer Huawei Nova 3 because of its narrower bezels and its bigger size. Even though they come with wide viewing angles and a pretty high brightness, they are just average panels.

Specs & Software

The Snapdragon 845 and the Kirin 980 are currently the best chipsets available in the Android market. Sadly, Huawei Nova 3 still has the Kirin 970, while Nokia 8.1 has the upper-midrange SoC Snapdragon 710. So Meizu 16 is the most performing handset with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 which is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM in the most expensive variant. But if you go for it, you will have to say goodbye to the micro SD slot. Android One is on board of the Nokia 8.1 and it it is based on Android Pie, while Huawei Nova 3 and Meizu 16 come with EMUI and Flyme OS based on Android Oreo.

Camera

Cameras are the strongest point of Nokia handsets, and it is the same for the new Nokia 8.1. But there is a very marginal difference between the camera performances of these three handsets. I would personally prefer Meizu 16 because of its accurate autofocus and OIS which do a really nice job with photos sharpness. But Nokia 8.1 is able to provide outstanding performance as well, especially in the most disadvantageous scenarios. Huawei Nova 3 is definitely the best when it comes to selfies because of its dual front camera.

Battery

Huawei Nova 3 provides an impressive battery life with a 30-40 percent of remaining charge even after a long day of use. Nokia 8.1 can last a single day too, but Huawei Nova 3 results slightly better in many scenarios. Meizu 16 has definitely a too small battery to compete with its opponents, so it loses the battle. But on the other hand, it is able to charge very fastly thanks to its proprietary mCharge technology.

Price

Nokia 8.1 debuted in Europe with a €400 price tag, Meizu 16 costs €410 in its base variant and Huawei Nova 3 can be purchased for about €400 as well. With the actual prices, I would go for the Nokia 8.1 because of its good battery and very nice cameras. I would have chosen the Meizu 16 if it had a bigger battery.

Read More: Meizu 16th Indian launch will hold on December 5

Nokia 8.1 vs Meizu 16 vs Huawei Nova 3: PROs and CONS

Nokia 8.1

PROs

Good battery life
Android One
Affordable price
Nice camera

CONS

Worse performance

Meizu 16

PROs

Good performance
Nice cameras
In-display fingerprint reader
Affordable

CONS

Small battery

Huawei Nova 3

PROs

Amazing design
Wide display
Big battery
Four cameras

CONS

Limited availability

Hisense HLTE213M gets TENAA certified

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Dec 8, 2018

Hisense may soon announce a new smartphone judging from a new listing on TENAA’s website. The phone has model number HLTE213M and packs mid-range specs but a big battery.

The Hisense HLTE213M has a 6.217-inch display with a 720 x 1520 resolution. It is powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core processor which is paired with 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage. There is also support for storage expansion.

The phone has a single 13MP camera on the back and an 8MP camera in front for selfies. Although there are no images, TENAA says it doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner. However, it does pack a massive 4400mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo.

The Hisense HLTE213M will come in Gold and Black, weigh 169.8 grams and measure 156.62 x 75.38 x 8.29 millimeters.

Geekbench listing reveals Huawei P Smart 2019 will run Android Pie

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Dec 8, 2018

A few weeks ago, news of a new phone called the Huawei P Smart (2019) surfaced on the web and it revealed the phone was set to arrive in Europe in January 2019. The phone has now been spotted on Geekbench.

The Huawei P Smart (2019) will succeed the Huawei P Smart a.k.a P Smart 2018 that was released at the beginning of the year but it isn’t a successor to the P Smart+ a.k.a Nova 3i released in August 2018.

The FCC listing of the phone already revealed the Huawei P Smart (2019)’s model number as POT-LX3. The version that appeared on Geekbench is another variant with model number POT-XL1.

According to the Geekbench result, the phone runs Android 9 Pie and has 3GB of RAM. It is powered by an octa-core processor with a base frequency of 1.71GHz. An early leak already revealed the chipset is the Kirin 710, the same chipset in the Huawei P Smart+.

The P Smart 2019 scored 1517 points in the single-core test and 5535 in the multi-core test.

TENAA: Samsung Galaxy A8s packs 8GB RAM, triple cameras, and more

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Dec 8, 2018

The Samsung Galaxy A8s will be announced on Monday at an event in China. Ahead of the release, the phone’s full specifications have been revealed by China’s communication agency, TENAA, along with some photos.

The Galaxy A8s will come with a 6.39-inch 2340 x 1080 display. Unlike other phones in the A-series, this is not a Super AMOLED display but an LCD panel. However, it is the first phone to come with Samsung’s Infinity-O Display.

The phone will be powered by an octa-core processor with four cores clocked at 2.2GHz and the other four clocked at 1.7GHz. The chipset is said to be the Snapdragon 710 which powers phones like the Mi 8 SE and the Nokia 8.1/X7. The processor is paired with 6GB/ 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage irrespective of the RAM variant you purchase.

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On the back of the Galaxy A8s are triple rear cameras just like the Galaxy A7 (2018). The camera arrangement is quite different too. The three cameras – 24MP + 5MP + 10MP – share a single housing and there is an LED flash below the setup. However, the middle camera has a yellow ring around it that seems to be another LED flash but we are not sure. About a centimeter to the left of the cameras is a fingerprint scanner and in front of the phone, nestled within the hole in the screen is a 24MP camera for selfies and video calls.