Motorola launches the Moto Z3 packing a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 5G Moto Mod and more

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Aug 2, 2018

Barely three weeks after the OPPO A3s was launched in India, the Chinese manufacturer has announced a new variant with a different memory configuration from the one announced earlier. The new OPPO A3s variant comes with 3GB of RAM as well as 32GB of internal storage. The is a decent leap from the 2GB + 16GB memory combo with which the device made its earlier debut.

The memory configuration is the only thing that differentiates the 2GB variant from the new 3GB RAM version. Other than that, you get the same specifications and design on both variants. Do note that the A3s comes with a microSD slot for expanding the storage up to 256GB.

To recall, the OPPO A3s pack a 6.2-inch HD+ FullView display with 1520 x 720 pixels screen resolution, 2.5D curved glass and 19:9 aspect ratio. The display also comes with a notch and 88.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor clocked at 1.8GHz along with Adreno 506 GPU. On the camera end, the device features a dual camera setup at the rear comprising a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor. While at the front, there is an 8MP sensor with support for AI Beauty 2.0 technology. We won’t forget in a hurry the 4230mAh battery under the hood. The phone pack connectivity features such as 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, FM radio, and Micro-USB.

The retail price for the 3GB + 32GB variant is yet to be revealed even though it is already listed on OPPO India’s website. However, since the 2GB version sells for Rs.10,990 (~$160), the 3GB variant shouldn’t cost more than $200. The model will be available online via Flipkart and on several offline retail stores.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 may launch on September 15

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Aug 2, 2018

There is a chance we will be getting two Mi MIX smartphones from Xiaomi this year. The first is the Mi MIX 2S which was announced back in March and the second which is said to be in development already is the Mi MIX 3.

The biggest change expected in the Mi MIX 3 is its design. A number of leaks have shown the device sporting a near bezel-less display. There are even rumors that Xiaomi may copy the pop-up selfie camera of the Vivo NEX.

Now a new rumor has surfaced saying the next Mi MIX smartphone will arrive on September 15. The info comes from an image that was shared on Weibo. The photo shows the lower half of the phone which is bezel-less, unlike its predecessors.

Apart from the date which is September 15, there are also two other captions. A rough translation of the first one is a question asking if a full-screen (display) is a combination of a notch and a bottom bezel while the second caption translates into “All cut off”. We believe the second refers to all the bezels being shaved off but we are not so sure about the first.

The above launch date is still unconfirmed, so take with a pinch of salt. Nevertheless, a September release date isn’t out of place. The Mi MIX 2 launched in September last year which means its successor is coming exactly a year later.

Not only that, if true, the Mi MIX 3 will be coming six months after the Mi MIX 2S which itself launched six months after the Mi MIX 2. Which prompts one to ask the question “Will Xiaomi refresh the series every six months?”

Smartisan discounts its smartphones by as much as ¥700 (~$100) for a limited time

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Aug 2, 2018

Smartisan is running a limited time promo that has its phones discounted by as much as ¥700 (~$100). It began yesterday and runs up until the 8th of August.

The deal starts with its flagship phone, the Smartisan R1 which is powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor. The 6GB + 64GB model which usually sells for ¥3499 (~$511) is now priced at ¥2999 (~$438). The 6GB RAM + 128GB version is also selling for ¥3299 (~$482) instead of ¥3999 (~$585). The 8GB RAM version which comes in 128GB, 512GB and 1TB variants have also been discounted.

If you are up for something less expensive, the 4GB + 32GB Smartisan Nut 3 is priced at ¥899 (~$131) down from ¥1299 (~190) while the 64GB version is ¥1199 (~$175) from its original price of ¥1599 (~$234).

The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 has also been discounted which is a great buy since it has a Snapdragon 660 processor. The 4GB + 32GB model is priced at ¥1499 (originally ¥1799), the 4GB + 64GB model is ¥1699 (~$248) from ¥1999 (~$292) and the special edition which has a less powerful Snapdragon 636 processor but 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage is now ¥1498 (~$219) from its original price of ¥1899 (~$278).

Xiaomi Launches the Ninebot Gokart Kit that converts the Ninebot self-balancing scooter to a Go-kart

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Aug 2, 2018

Xiaomi has launched another product that adds value to the popular Ninebot self-balancing electric scooter models. The product is dubbed Ninebot Go-kart kit and as the name implies, it allows owners of the Ninebot Plus to convert it into a Go-kart racing car.

The Ninebot Go-kart kit doesn’t have a propelling power of its own but utilizes the electric-powered Ninebot as it’s propeller. It has all the features of a typical racing kart with a formula 1 racing car steering wheel but with a ratio of 2.1:1. The kart has a maximum speed limit of 24Km/h. However, there are three modes for users to select from based on expertise. There is a novice mode (8km/h), normal mode (18km/h), and sport mode (24km/h). The kart can also switch to reverse by stepping on the brake pedals twice. There is also a mechanical handbrake fitted to the kart’s own wheels. The tires are non-inflatable and should be ay to maintain.

In addition, the kart kit comes with mobile app support which can display in real-time the kart’s speed, cruising range and fault reminder. The Ninbot Go-kart also can also be retracted when not in use. It has a height ranging from 130cm-190cm and can carry a load of 100kg, meaning it is suitable for use by kids and adults within the weight limit accordingly.

The Ninebot Go-kart kit comes with a fairly decent price tag of 2999 yuan($438) and is presently on reservation in China via JD.com (Jingdong). Jingdong has bundled the Ninebot Plus with the Gokart kit and offers all for 4998 yuan ($739). The kart kit will be available outside of China through third-party retailers like GearBest where it comes with a premium price tag.

Honor Note 10 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3: Two Huge Phablets Compared!

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 2, 2018

Big phablets are great for people who want to use their smartphone as a productivity device, to play games or to watch videos. And they also provide an infinite battery life. The biggest phablets out there from the latest Android generation are Honor Note 10 and Xiaomi Mi Max 3, who were officially announced last month. In this Honor Note 10 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 comparison, we will try to help you decide which big phablet you should buy and which is the best one in terms of performance and quality-price ratio.

Honor Note 10 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3

	Huawei Honor Note 10	Xiaomi Mi Max 3
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	177 × 85 × 7.7 mm, 230 grams	176.2 x 87.4 x 8 mm, 221 grams
DISPLAY	6.95 inches, 1080 x 2220p (Full HD+), 355 ppi, 19:9 ratio, AMOLED	6.9 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD), 350 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 970, octa-core 2.4 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI 8.2	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI 9.5
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 16 MP + 24 MP f/1.8 13 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/1.9 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh Fast charging 4.5V / 5A	5500 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Honor Note 10 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3: Design

If you get a big phablet like Huawei Honor Note 10 and Xiaomi Mi Max 3, keep in mind that you have to deal with a huge device that is not comfortable to fit in your pockets. But on the other hand, they are very handy to use as an entertainment monster. Honor Note 10 and Xiaomi Mi Max 3 are smaller than the typical phablet thanks to their very narrow bezels, and this is an added value of both the devices. When it comes to aesthetics, Honor Note 10 wins thanks to its more elegant glass back paired with an aluminum frame. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has a full metal unibody design and is uninspiring.

Display

The display is another plus point for the Honor Note 10. It features one of the most impressive panels ever seen on an extra-large phablet. Not only does it have narrow bezels, but also AMOLED and HDR10 technology making its color incredibly vivid and realistic, with very deep blacks. Sadly, it does not feature the Quad HD+ resolution, it would have been amazing on a huge 6.9-inch display, but it still remains an outstanding panel.

Honor Note 10 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3: Specs & Software

Even when it comes to hardware, Honor Note 10 is way superior! With its Kirin 970 SoC and up to 8 GB of RAM, it achieves flagship-level performances and it is very cool for gaming and multi-tasking. Further, it has the wonderful GPU Turbo technology which enhances graphics performance by up to 60 percent, another added value for gaming. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 instead is just a mid-range device.

Honor Note 10 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3: Camera

Both devices have pretty good cameras even though they are far from the top camera phones. Unfortunately, there are still no detailed camera samples and the handsets are still not in our market, so we did not have the chance to test them in detail. But on the paper, Honor Note 10 looks better with its dual 16 and 24 MP camera setup and its bright f/1.8 aperture on both the sensors. Note that you can check out our Mi Max 3 video review from here!

Battery

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has a huge 5500 mAh battery, bigger than the 5000 mAh unit of the Honor Note 10. And it even features a very efficient chipset, the Snapdragon 636. From how usually Xiaomi optimizes its devices, I believe that Xiaomi Mi Max 3 will provide a longer battery life. Finally, an aspect in which the Mi Max 3 should win, as it loses under all the other points of view.

Honor Note 10 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3: Price

Honor Note 10 is definitely the winner of this comparison, but if you do not need a very powerful flagship with a high-end display, note that Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has a more affordable price tag. Honor Note 10 is available in China for $410/€350 in its base variant, while Mi Max 3 starts from $252/€215.

To be honest, it’s not really fair to compare these two devices despite being large sized phablets. They are clearly aimed at two different market segments. The Honor Note 10 is meant to be your flagship phablet, while the Mi Max 3 is looking to be more of a mid-range and budget phablet option. Both the phones are pretty impressive, but if you need something that’s a flagship grade device for gaming and HD streaming, the Honor Note 10 is your best bet. For someone looking for a more budget option, the Mi Max 3 turns out to be a pretty great option too! Personally, a SD710 variant would’ve been a great option for better gaming on the large screen device, but SD636 is pretty good too, since its nearly as powerful as the SD660. In fact, you can check out our detailed analysis of the Snapdragon mid-range family from here!

Honor Note 10 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3: PRO and CONS

Honor Note 10

PRO

Better display
More powerful hardware
Potentially better camera
More attractive design

CONS

Higher price

Xiaomi Mi Max 3

PRO

Long battery life
Affordable price
Wide display
Good cameras

CONS

Worse hardware

OPPO Find X Lamborghini Edition now available for pre-order for $1500

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Aug 2, 2018

The OPPO Find X comes in three versions – the base model, the Find X Super Flash Edition, and the Lamborghini Edition. So far, only the base model has been on sale. However, if you want the Lamborghini Edition, you can now pre-order it ahead of its August 10 release date.

The Lamborghini Edition doesn’t just have Lamborghini’s logo slapped on to the back of the phone, the retail box, and accessories. It actually differs on the inside too.

For starters, it is the first OPPO phone to support Super VOOC fast charge which OPPO says can charge its 3,400mAh battery from empty to full in just 35 minutes via a 50W charger. The Super Flash Edition also supports this charging technology.

The special edition Find X also has 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Unlike the other two that comes in blue and red, the Lamborghini Edition has a carbon fiber appearance under its glass back which gives it a more premium appearance. The UI has also been customized.

The rest of the specs are the same as that of the other two models. So you get the same display, Snapdragon 845 processor, slide out cameras, face unlock mechanism etc.

Nokia 6.1 Plus with SD636 SoC and 4GB RAM could soon launch in India

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Jeet

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Aug 2, 2018

Earlier this year, HMD Global launched the Nokia X6 smartphone in China, which will be available globally as the Nokia 6.1 Plus. The smartphone’s global rollout recently started with Hong Kong. Now, the phone is expected to soon make its way to India.

The company has teased a new product launch event in India through Twitter and has also started a content where participants will get a chance to attend the said launch event. While the company has not mentioned that it plans to launch Nokia 6.1 Plus, it’s most likely to be Nokia 6.1 Plus.

Recently, the phone’s support page went online in India. Given that the phone is currently rolling out globally, there are high chances that HMD Global is planning to launch Nokia 6.1 Plus in India. Other than that, the company could possibly launch Nokia 5.1 or Nokia 2.1. We cannot deny the possibility of HMD Global releasing all three smartphones in India at the same launch event.

To remind you of the specifications, the Nokia 6.1 comes with a 5.8-inch Full HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio and 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Under the hood, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, paired along with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage.

There’s a microSD card slot which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 400GB. In the photography department, the smartphone sports a dual 16-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture and a 5-megapixel secondary camera sensor with f/2.4 aperture. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture for taking selfies.

Running on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box, the smartphone is fuelled by a 3,060mAh battery which also supports fast charging. In India, the device is expected to come in two color options — Blue and White.

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Galaxy Note 9′ Price leaks again, this time on Lazada Malaysia

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Aug 2, 2018

We are exactly a week away from the launch of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 Unpacked event. In the past few weeks, there have been a bunch of new leaks with some even including pricing details. Samsung itself has also released a slate of commercials teasing features of the phone. Now a new leak has surfaced and it has to do with the pricing in Malaysia.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will launch in New York and availability will follow in the following weeks across the globe. In Malaysia, the phone will be sold by Lazada and pricing for the 128GB and 512GB variants have leaked.

The 128GB version of the Galaxy Note 9 will sell for RM4,299 (~$1055) while the 512GB model will sell for RM5,099 (~$1252). Lazada will provide an option for buyers to pay in installments. These prices are slightly higher than those of Indonesia which leaked earlier this week but not far off.

Xiaomi crowdfunds a cheap Feature Phone with Wi-fi, 4G and real-time voice translation

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Aug 2, 2018

One quality for which Xiaomi is known globally is its premium but cheap smartphones as well as other products with similar features. The company’s smartphones are either flagship, mid-range or budget class models. Xiaomi doesn’t have a feature phone to its name just yet but has just launched one under the Youpin crowdfunding platform. The Qin1 isn’t just any feature phone instead, it comes with several other features which makes it look like a smartphone. Most spectacular is the artificial intelligence technology which enables the phone to offer real-time multi-lingual voice translation services.

The product is a third-party one which is shipped by Shenzhen Duojiao Technology Co., Ltd and is presently available for funding on Xiaomi Youpin for just 199 yuan ($29). It is expected to start shipping from September 15.

The Xiaomi crowdfunded feature phone is available in two models, Qin1 and Qin1s. Both models basically have the same designs but while the Qin1 is a 2G-only phone, the Qin1s is a 4G phone. That is in addition to having 2G and 3G support. Talking about the design, the featurephone packs a thin body which is just 8.5mm thick. The device is equipped with a compact 2.8-inch IPS screen having a resolution of 240x320pixels. The screen has a Corning Gorilla glass protection. You also get the same button arrangement found on most feature phones.

In addition, the phone comes with Dual SIM/ dual standby support, Wi-Fi, alarm clock, weather report and several other smart features. Moreover, the super feature phone has an IR blaster meaning it can be used as remote control for the TV, air-conditioner, set-top box, and other home gadgets. As stated earlier, the phone offers real-time AI translation with 17 languages supported. There is a built-in 1480mAh battery which can offer up to 15 days battery life on standby, 420 minutes of continuous voice call. The device uses a USB Type-C port and should be the first feature phone with a Type-C interface. It comes in White and Gray colours.

Check out the product page on Xiaomi Youpin here.

Nubia Red Magic now comes in Urban Camouflage color variant

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Aug 2, 2018

The Nubia Red Magic is one of the few gaming smartphones released this year. It is also the least powerful as it comes with a Snapdragon 835 processor, unlike the others which have a Snapdragon 845 processor.

When it was launched in April, it was unveiled in two colors – red with black accents and black with red accents. Now, Nubia has announced a third color variant.

The new color variant is actually Urban Camouflage which has a mix of light gray, medium gray, and black colors. It also has red accents like the black variant.

Nubia says it is a limited edition and it is only available in the 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM configuration. The price is ¥2999 (~$438) and it is already available on JD.com and the official Nubia site for pre-order ahead of first sales on August 9.

The phone will also be on display at ChinaJoy tomorrow. So if you will be attending, you may want to visit Nubia’s booth to have a look at the device.

The Nubia Red Magic has a 5.99-inch screen with an 18:9 aspect ratio, an FHD+ resolution, and shock resistant glass. It is powered by a Snapdragon 835 SoC with a specially designed cooling system.

BlackBerry Evolve, Evolve X go official with 18:9 displays, dual cameras and big batteries

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Aug 2, 2018

In the previous month, BlackBerry licensee Optiemus Infracom had launched the Snapdragon 660 powered BlackBerry KEY2 smartphone in India. Today, the country has received the BlackBerry Evolve and Evolve X handsets. These devices are the first 18:9 aspect ratio supporting smartphones from the company. Both the smartphones are packed with dual rear cameras and large-sized batteries. The company claims the Evolve and Evolve X are the most secure Android smartphones.

BlackBerry Evolve and Evolve X Specs and Features

The BlackBerry Evolve features IPS LCD display of 5.99 inches. The 18:9 aspect ratio display produces Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Evolve X also features the same display that supports 18:9 aspect ratio.

The Evolve smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 450 and 4 GB of RAM. On the other hand, the Evolve X is the second smartphone from the company after KEY2 to feature Snapdragon 660. The SoC is accompanied by 6 GB of RAM. Both the smartphones are packed with 64 GB of internal storage. For additional storage, users can make use of a microSD on these smartphones. BlackBerry has included 4,000mAh batteries on both smartphones. These phones are also enabled with support for Quick Charge 3.0. The wireless charging is only available on the Evolve X. The box package of the Evolve X includes a wireless charging adapter.

For photography, the BlackBerry Evolve is fitted with a dual-tone LED flash enabled vertical dual camera setup. It features f/2.0 aperture 13-megapixel RGB sensor and f/2.0 aperture 13-megapixel monochrome sensor. The dual cameras offer features such as 4x autofocus, slow-motion video shooting and refocus mode.

The vertical dual camera setup on the back panel of the Evolve X smartphone features an f/1.8 aperture 12-megapixel primary sensor with a pixel size of 1.4micron. It is assisted by an f/2.6 aperture 13-megapixel secondary sensor with a pixel size of 1micron.

Tetra Pixel technology and LED flash powered 16-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture and a field-of-view of 78 degrees is present on the frontside of the BlackBerry Evolve and Evolve X.

The BlackBerry Evolve are loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo. The company has included some of its propriety features on these smartphones such as DTEK security, BlackBerry Hub, BlackBerry Password Keeper for securing passwords, BlackBerry Privacy Shade that prevents others from viewing whats on the screen and BlackBerry Power Center that optimizes the battery life to last longer by examining the usage pattern.

The other features that are available on the BlackBerry Evolve and Evolve X smartphones are USB-C, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB OTG and 3.5mm headphone slot. The backside of both the smartphones feature square-shaped fingerprint scanners. Also, the front cameras of Evolve duo function as face unlock.

BlackBerry Evolve and Evolve X Pricing

At first, the BlackBerry Evolve and Evolve X smartphones will be exclusively available through Amazon India. Later on, these handsets will be made through offline outlets. The BlackBerry Evolve is priced at Rs. 24,990 (~$365) and its sales is expected to begin by mid-September. On other side, the Evolve X carries a price tag of Rs. 34,990 (~$510) and its sales is expected to start later this month.

ICICI bank credit cards owners who purchase the Evolve or Evolve X through no cost EMI option will be provided with 5 percent cash back. Reliance Jio is offering cash benefits of Rs. 3,590 to the buyers of Evolve or Evolve X.

Buy DJI Mavic Air RC Drone For Only $799 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 2, 2018

Geared with the best of the well-received Mavic series, the Mavic Air has been designed to go to mind-boggling places. With top-notch flight performance and a broad range of capabilities, this portable and foldable drone strikes a perfect balance between awe-inspiring engineering and an eye-catching design.

The feature-laden drone comes with a 32MP sphere panoramas, 3-axis gimbal, 4K camera and 3-dimensional environment sensing. Apart from a 21-minute max flight time, the Mavic Air also includes smart capture feature.

Drone enthusiasts who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the coveted DJI Mavic Air RC drone are in for a treat. GearBest is currently giving a noteworthy 24% off on the powerful drone’s original asking price.

You’d normally end up spending a fortune on a high-end drone that possesses awe-inspiring features. But much to the delight of tech buffs who are on a tight budget, the Chinese online store is selling the power-packed Mavic Air RC drone at a heavily reduced price of just $799.

This is a considerable reduction in the drone’s steep retail price and it will be valid for white as well as its black color version. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the big discount, all you need to do is head straight to this link.

It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the aforesaid Flash Sale price will be valid only for the remaining 30 pieces. The promotion sale, on the other hand, was slated to end in just 1 day at the time of writing.

Get 24% Off On DJI Mavic Air RC Drone On GearBest

Meizu X8 listed on JD.com with Mi logo!

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Aug 2, 2018

Chinese e-commerce giant Jingdong today released the Meizu X8 pre-sale test page with an unrealistic price tag of 6666 yuan. The price tag isn’t much of a surprise as it only shows the price tag is yet to be pegged. The most interesting aspect of the listing is the presence of the Mi logo on the veiled image depicting the X8.

This is likely an error by Jingdong and nothing more but it readily brings to mind the claim by Meizu CEO Jack Wong that the Meizu X8 would be way better than the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE. The X8 is expected to pack a Snapdragon 710 chipset just like the Mi 8SE. He left off without elaborating on the claim. That perhaps has nothing to do with the Mi logo on the product page. By the way, the page has since been removed.

The Meizu X8 joins the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus which were earlier listed for 9999 yuan. Despite the prices of the models not been revealed, the listing seems to suggest that the Meizu X8 will have a price that is two-thirds that of the flagship Meizu 16 and 16 Plus.

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Huawei Mate 20 Lite images leaked as its appears as Maimang 7 on TENAA

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Aug 2, 2018

Last year, Huawei had launched Maimang 6 smartphone. The very same phone was made available as Mate 10 Lite in European markets. The Mate 10 Lite / Maimang 6 was launched ahead of the Mate 10 series that was unveiled in October 2017. Today, the Maimang 7 has appeared on TENAA with its images. However, the TENAA listing of the smartphone is yet to be populated with its entire specifications. It is very likely that the Maimang 7 will be arriving in the European markets as Mate 20 Lite. Now that the handset has appeared on the website of the Chinese telecom regulatory body, there is a possibility that the company may launch the Maimang 7 soon in China.

A new Huawei phone that has a model number of SNE-AL00 has appeared on TENAA. It was recently revealed that model numbers such as SNE-AL00, SN-AL00B, SNE-LX1, SNE-LX2, SNE-LX3 and SNE-TL00 all belong to the upcoming Mate 20 Lite. As mentioned above, the SNE-AL00 could be landing in China as Maimang 7.

The front image of the smartphone does not clearly reveal whether the Maimang 7 will be featuring a notched display or not. However, the handset seems to be fitted with dual front cameras. The layout of the camera sensors suggest that the Maimang 7 may feature a notched display. If the Mate 20 Lite arrives with a notched screen, there is a possibility that the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro may feature the same kind of display.

A recent report has claimed that because of the presence of 3D structured light module, the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro could be equipped with notched screens. The rear side of the Maimang 7 which seems to be made out of glass features a vertically arranged dual camera system. Below it is a fingerprint scanner. There is a Maimang logo at the bottom portion on the back panel which confirms the identity of the smartphone. The appearance of the rear panel of Maimang 6 is similar to Mate 10 Porsche Design smartphone.

The Kirin 659 had powered the Maimang 6. Hence, it is very likely that the Kirin 710 may power the Maimang 7. Like the Mate 20 and Mate 20 series, it may also run on EMIU 9 based Android 9.0 P. Last year, the Maimang was released on Sept. 22 in China. Hence, there is a possibility that the company may announce the Maimang 7 by the end of this month or early September.

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Meizu 16 sale on August 20? Too late!

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Aug 2, 2018

Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus smartphones will go official on Aug. 8. Previous release pattern of the company suggests that these smartphones should be available for buying one week after its launch. However, the JD listing of the smartphone suggests that the Meizu 16 will be hitting the market a bit late.

The Meizu 16 is now listed on JD for reservations. The listing reveals that it will be available for buying from Aug. 20 at 00:00 AM (local time) in China. The sale time is much later than expected. Meizu is yet to confirm on the release date for Meizu 16. Probably, it will be confirmed through the next week’s launch event.

The Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus will be coming with 6-inch and 6.5-inch AMOLED screens. The Snapdragon 845 SoC will be powering both phones along with 6 GB of RAM. The maximum internal storage on both phones could be 128 GB. There is a possibility that the 16 Plus may feature an 8 GB RAM variant. The Meizu 16 and 16 Plus are both equipped with in-display fingerprint scanner.

The Meizu 16 duo is expected to house 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup with 3x loseless zoom. The dual cameras will be equipped with ring flash. For shooting selfies, these phones are rumored to be equipped with 20-megapixel front-facing camera. The Meizu 16 may house a 2,950mAh battery whereas its larger edition may feature 3,570mAh battery. Both the phones are expected to carry support for fast charging. These phones will arrive with Android 8.1 Oreo pre-installed. The color variants of the Meizu 16 series are Deep Ochre, Mirror Silver and Mirror Blue.

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Samsung Galaxy On8 with SD450 SoC and 4GB RAM launched for Rs. 16,990 ($249)

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Aug 2, 2018

Recently, Samsung launched Galaxy J8 smartphone in the Indian market. Now, the South Korean company has launched Galaxy On8, which seems to be the online-only variant of the Galaxy J8. It will be available for purchase for a price of Rs. 16,999, which roughly converts to $249.

The phone will be available in two color options — Black and Blue. It will be available for purchase from 6th August exclusively through Flipkart and Samsung Shop. The company is offering special data packs and No Cost EMI as a part of introductory offers.

The Galaxy On8 comes with a 6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display with 1450 x 720 pixels and 18.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz with Adreno 506 GPU.

The device packs 4GB RAM and comes with 64GB internal storage. There’s a microSD card slot which enables expansion of phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB. The phone runs on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system with the company’s own custom interface on top.

In terms of optics, there’s a dual camera setup on the back with a 16-megapixel primary camera sensor with f/1.7 aperture, LED flash and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor with f/1.9 aperture. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper with f/1.9 aperture and LED flash.

The camera comes with Live Focus feature that can be used for capturing impressive portrait shots by focusing more on the subject and blurring its background. The company has included Background Blur Shape, Portrait Dolly and Portrait Backdrop features for adding interesting blurring effects like GIFs on the background of the captured images.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 LE, ANT+, and GPS. There’s a fingerprint sensor on the back for added security. The device is fuelled by a 3,500mAh battery.

OPPO F9 launching on August 15 with 25MP AI camera; Hands-on image leaked

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