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Google Pixel 3 XL Geekbench listing leaks key specs

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are expected to debut at the start of October this year. The recent leaks surrounding the Pixel 3 duo have revealed their design, but none of the reports have carried their specifications. A Geekbench listing of the Pixel 3 XL has surfaced today to reveal some of its vital specs.

According to the Geekbench listing of the Google Pixel 3 XL, it is running on Android 9.0 P and it includes 4 GB of RAM. The name of the chipset that powers it is not mentioned. It is very likely to feature Snapdragon 845 SoC. The crosshatch codename of the Pixel 3 XL is also mentioned on the Geekbench listing.

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In the single-core and multi-core tests, the Pixel 3 XL has respectively scored 2426 and 8355 points. The scores are not that impressive which suggests the handset that has appeared on the benchmarking platform could be a prototype model. The handset includes 4 GB of RAM which is not bad for a flagship phone. However, most flagship phones that have launched this year include 6 GB of RAM. Moreover, even mid-range phones such as ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro come in 6 GB RAM versions.

Hence, there is a possibility that Pixel 3 XL may also feature 6 GB RAM variant. Also, the final version of smartphone may deliver better performance than the alleged prototype that has surfaced on Geekbench.

Google Pixel 3 2018

Read More: Google Pixel 3 XL live shots reveal front, rear design

Recent reports have revealed that the Pixel 3 will be arriving with an 18:9 aspect ratio and its larger sibling will be equipped with a notched display that will deliver a 19:9 aspect ratio. The Pixel 3 and 3 XL are expected to arrive with dual front-facing cameras and single rear shooter. These handsets are also expected to carry support for wireless charging.

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OPPO to launch world’s first phone with Gorilla Glass 6; Could it be OPPO R17 or F9?

Corning, Inc, the company that manufactures toughened Gorilla Glass panels for smartphone displays has confirmed through a press release today that an upcoming OPPO flagship phone will be the first device to feature Gorilla Glass 6. Since OPPO R17 and OPPO F9 are the two upcoming phones from the company, it is likely any of these may feature the Gorilla Glass 6 panel

OPPO has recently launched the OPPO Find X flagship smartphone. The handset features Gorilla Glass 5 protection for its massive display. Since the Find X is a very new flagship phone from the company, the upcoming OPPO F9 or the OPPO R17 may feature Gorilla Glass 6. Since the R17 is speculated to arrive as a high-end with in-screen fingerprint scanner, it is likely that it could be the first Gorilla Glass 6 enabled phone.

The upcoming OPPO F9 and F9 Pro are expected to feature a smaller notch than OPPO F7. Since the notch appears like a drop, the Chinese manufacturer is calling it as water droplet screen. It is speculated that the OPPO R17 may also arrive with a water droplet display.

OPPO R17 design

There is no information available on the specifications of the OPPO R17. Initial rumors claim that it could be featuring Kirin 710 SoC and 6 GB of RAM. Like the other R-series smartphone, it is expected to arrive with support for VOOC flash charging. Some rumors are claiming that the OPPO R17 that is arriving in China may get unleashed as OPPO F9 in overseas market. After arriving on the next OPPO flagship phone, the Gorilla Glass 6 may arrive on the flagship smartphones from other companies later this year.

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

The Gorilla Glass 5 was introduced in 2015. It was first seen on the Galaxy Note 7 that had met with a premature death because of battery related issues. Since then various cellphone makers from across the world have used Gorilla Glass 5 on their smartphones. In the previous month, Corning had announced the arrival of Gorilla Glass 6. According to the company, the Gorilla Glass 6 is two times stronger than its predecessor. It has stated that the Gorilla Glass 6 could easily survive up to 15 drops from a height of 1 meter.

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Get Big Discounts On Two Versions Of Xiaomi Black Shark Smartphone [Coupon Codes]

Xiaomi made its long-awaited Black Shark smartphone available to the public in April this year. As expected, the phone became an instant hit among tech buffs and smartphone lovers.

On the downside, the feature-laden Black Shark smartphone doesn’t come cheap. In fact, the 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM version of the phone would usually set you back $704.64, while the 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM variant comes bearing a steep price tag of $689.99 on online stores.

But if you aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a smartphone, we got good news for you. GeekBuying is currently giving big discounts on the aforesaid versions of the Black Shark mobile phone. Let’s head straight to the details.

The Black Sharp smartphone offering 6GB of RAM along with 64GB of onboard storage is currently available at a lowered price of $539.99 on GeekBuying. Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, the site is giving a 23% off on this version of the power-packed smartphone.

You can get an additional $40 off the phone’s already discounted price simply by applying coupon code ‘GOTTEPLD’ at the time of checking out. Regrettably, the coupon is slated to expire on September 2nd.

Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming Phone
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Alternatively, you can buy the 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM version of the Black Shark phone at a reduced price of just $649.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 6% reduction in phone’s retail price, and the reduction will be valid for just 1 day.

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Galaxy Note 9’s redesigned rear officially confirmed by Samsung

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is launching in the coming week and the company has already started its reservations in the U.S. None of the teasers from the company have revealed the appearance of the smartphone A pre-order page for the Galaxy Note 9 had surfaced for some time on Samsung’s website for New Zealand. It featured a non-functional pre-order button and a rear image of the Note 9. The webpage has been taken down, but the render of the smartphone has been captured since it was available for some time.

The rear view of the smartphone shows that its design is not very different from the predecessor model. On the Galaxy Note 8, the dual camera and fingerprint scanner were placed on the same line like the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. To prevent users from smearing the dual cameras while accessing the fingerprint scanner, Samsung has repositioned the latter by placing it below the camera module. That’s only major change that can be seen on the entire design of the phone.

The bottom edge of the Galaxy Note 9 features a compartment for S Pen, an external speaker, USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack. Even though it is a blue variant of the smartphone, it features a distinctive yellow colored S Pen. Recent reports have revealed that it is the only variant that will be arriving with a different colored stylus. It was revealed in the previous month through a firmware leak that S Pen exists in colors like black, gray, violet/purple, blue and brown which suggested that Note 9 may also arrive in same color variants.

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

Through the above render, Samsung claims that the Galaxy Note 9 is the most powerful smartphone eve from the company. The handset is expected to be powered by Snapdragon 845 / Exynos 9810 SoC. It will be featuring a 6.3-inch S-AMOLED Infinity Display that offers an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. It may come in RAM variants like 6 GB and 8 GB and storage models such as 128 GB and 512 GB. It may come packed with a decent battery of 4,000mAh battery. It may inherit the same 12-megapixel dual camera with variable aperture from the Galaxy S9+.

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Get Up To 60% Off, Free Gifts And Lots More On DD4


As part of it’s recently kicked off 4th Anniversary celebration, DD4 is offering up to 60% off on a broad range of products. On top of that, the Chinese online shopping site will be handing out coupons, free gifts and lots more.

In a bid to simplify the search process, DD4 has split the discounted items into multiple categories. We’ll not only divulge details about some of these categories but also show how you can get an additional 6% off on all items at the time of checking out.

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This category comprises all sorts of electronic items that come in handy in day to day life. But what’s worth noting is that they are available at a heavily discounted price.

For the sake of an instance, you can buy the Huawei P20 Pro smartphone at a dropped price of just $719.99 in this section. This is a considerable 20% reduction in the phone’s steep retail price of $899.99.

You can get an additional $43.20 off on the P20 Pro smartphone’s already discounted price simply by applying store coupon ‘DD4save6X’ at the time of checking out. This will reduce your grand total to only $676.79.

TV BOX Exhibition

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a high-end TV box that doesn’t empty your pocket, you’ve come to the right place. You can find several TV boxes that are currently available at a lowered price in this segment.

Likewise, the 4th Anniversary promotion sale offers big discounts on the usually steep selling price of IP cameras, smart watches, lights and a myriad of useful tools. You can visit this link if you’re interested in checking out all the products and avail the discount before the promo comes to an end.

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Get A Chance To Own The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 For Just $26.23 [Coupon Code]

After a low-priced fitness tracker? You might want to check out Xiaomi’s recently launched Mi Band 3 smart wristband. The Mi Band series has a reputation for offering budget friendly fitness-tracking tech and the Mi Band 3 is no exception.

The Mi Band 3 would normally set you back $59.99 on online stores, but Banggood is currently doling out a noteworthy 38% off on the feature-laden smart wristband’s original asking price. As a result, you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $36.99, but only for a limited period of time.

While the market is brimming with all sorts of fitness trackers, you’re highly unlikely to bump into another device that’s more affordable than the Mi Band 3. Despite bearing an inexpensive price tag, the device boasts a broad range of awe-inspiring features that are likely to sweep tech buffs off their feet.
But if that doesn’t impress you much, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of more money on the device. In order to get an additional $10.76 off the Mi Band 3’s already discounted price, all you need to do is apply coupon code ‘mibaand3’ during the checkout process.

With the help of the aforesaid coupon, you’ll end up spending only $26.23 on the coveted Mi Band 3 smart wristband. On the downside, the coupon will only be valid for 500 units and is slated to expire on August 31st.

If you’d like to avail the discount and use the coupon before it lapses, just visit this link without wasting time.

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Buy Chuwi Hi9 Pro CWI548 4G Phablet For Only $169.99 On GearBest

If you’ve been looking for a 4G network-enabled mobile device that doesn’t set you back a pretty penny, you might want to take a gander at Chuwi’s Hi9 Pro CWI548 4G phablet. Sporting a big 8.4 inch 10-point IPS touch display with 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution, the device delivers an unparalleled big screen viewing experience.

The Hi9 Pro CWI548 is powered by an MT6797 (Helio X20) Deca core processor that facilitates seamless operation and enables stable multitasking. Aside from that, it uses an ARM Mali-T880 780MHz GPU so that users can play games and watch videos uninterruptedly.

Furthermore, it offers 3GB of DDR3 RAM and a hearty 32GB eMMC ROM that provides ample storage space for your multimedia content. On top of that, you can expand the device’s onboard storage up to 128GB more. On the photography front, the Hi9 Pro CWI548 phablet houses an 800w pixel rear-mounted camera and a 500w pixel front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. The device runs Android 8.0 Oreo operating system and is backed by a robust 5000mAh battery.

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This feature-laden Hi9 Pro CWI548 phablet is currently up for grabs bearing a presale price tag of $169.99. If you’re interested in checking out more details, just head straight to this link before the presale ends on August 6th.

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Huawei Mate 20 Lite full specifications leak reveals notched display, 4 cameras

Yesterday, the images of the Huawei Maimang 7 had appeared on TENAA, the telecom regulatory body from China. Today, the TENAA listing of the smartphone has been updated with its entire specifications. A recent report has revealed that Huawei has shipped more number of notched display smartphones than any other phone brand in the world. The Maimang 7 which is expected to land in European markets as Mate 20 Lite is yet another smartphone with notched display.

The Maimang 7 that has a model number of SNE-AL00 measures 158.3 x 75.3 x 7.6mm and it weighs 172 grams. The TENAA listing states that apart from black, there is no other color variant of the Maimang 7 smartphone. The handset houses a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display that produces Full HD+ resolution 2340 x 1080 pixels. It means that the display will offer an aspect ratio of 19:9. The wide notch of the phone houses two front-facing cameras.

The SNE-AL00 is fueled by 2.2 GHz octa-core processor which suggests that it could be the second phone from the company to feature the Kirin 710 SoC. It is packed with 3,650mAh battery. The handset is preinstalled with Android 8.1.0 Oreo.

Huawei Mate 20 Lite TENAA front and rear

The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM. It includes 64 GB of internal storage. Since “not support” is mentioned for external storage, it seems that the smartphone won’t be carrying support for adding a microSD card. For photography, the Maimang 7 features 20-megapixel + 2-megapixel rear-mounted dual camera and its frontside features 24-megapixel + 2-mgapixel dual camera.

Read More: Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro camera setup, codenames and juicy details leaked

The Maimang 6 that was rolled out as Mate 10 Lite in other regions had featured an aluminum body. The Maimang 7 seems to be featuring a glass build on the rear. Below the vertical dual camera, there is a fingerprint scanner. The appearance of the back panel of the phone is similar to Porsche Design Mate 10. Now that the Maimang 6 has been certified in China, it may go official soon. There is a possibility that the Mate 20 Lite may go official by September as the October launch event could be only meant for announcing Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro smartphones. Since Mate 20 Lite has a notched screen, it is likely that the Mate 20 and 20 Pro smartphones may also feature the same display design.

What do you think about the specifications and appearance of the Mate 20 Lite? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Huawei shipped more smartphones with notched display than any other company in H1 2018

Yesterday we reported that Huawei managed to surpass Apple for the second position in terms of smartphone market share globally. Now, another report ranks Huawei first in terms of selling smartphones with a notched display.

According to a report from Sigmaintell Consulting, in the first half of this year, Huawei shipped 25.4 million devices having a notched display, making it the leading smartphone manufacturer to ship phones with a notched display.

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Apple grabbed the second spot with shipments of around 20.7 million units, followed by three Chinese phone manufacturers Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi. Out of the top five manufacturers in terms of shipping phones with a notched display, four are Chinese manufacturers.

Overall, the industry sold over 86.1 million notched devices in the first half of this year — from the beginning of the year until June 30.

Huawei, which currently stands at the second spot in terms of overall smartphone shipments globally, shipped more than 100 million phones this year so far, which means that one out of every four devices that Huawei shipped has a notched display.

The report also reveals some interesting statistics. It suggests that a-Si LCD (including Oxide LCD) screens made up 42 percent of the global shipments in the first half of the year, with 390 million units being moved. LTPS LCD panels had a 36 percent market share from 340 million units sold, while the 200 million AMOLED screens shipped in this period accounted for 21 percent market share.

Read More: Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro camera setup, codenames and juicy details leaked

Sigmaintell estimates that global smartphone shipments totaled 604 million units in the first half of 2018, down 3.3 percent compared to last year. With a drop in smartphone shipments, global shipments of smartphone panels (based on open cell models) also dipped 1.7 percent year-on-year to 930 million units in the first half despite the growing demand for all-screen and profile-cut panels.

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Join Tomtop VIP Without Shelling Out A Single Dime For A Month!

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Being a member on other e-commerce websites neither gives you the right to distribute nor does it reward you for recommending friends to become their member, but Tomtop VIP is bent on changing that. Keeping in line with that, the social e-commerce platform is giving its consumers a chance to get free one-month VIP membership.

You’d normally need to shell out $8.25/month in order to join Tomtop VIP, but much to the delight of consumers who are reluctant about becoming a VIP member, the site is giving them a free trial which will be valid for an entire month. It is worth noting that the membership comes with an opportunity to earn as well.
Tomtop VIP membership comes with 5 exclusive rights. First off, VIP members are eligible to get 10% off their own purchase. Aside from getting exclusive customer service, members can earn $49.5 for just recommending friends to join the VIP.

Furthermore, members can open a shop without risking anything or be worrying about inventory and shipping. As if that weren’t enough, VIP members get a considerable 10% of sale rebate by sharing all products in Tomtop VIP platform.

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

Motorola has unveiled its latest flagship device for 2018 – the Moto Z3. The device was announced at an event held Thursday in Chicago, in the United States. The Moto Z3 will be the final flagship in the series for this year as the tech giant hinted that there would be no Z3 Force for the first time since the Moto Z line was introduced. The new model would be released later this month in the U.S as a Verizon exclusive. Also, there is no word on when the model will make its debut in other markets.Moto Z3

Moto Z3 Design & Features

The Moto Z3 is set to become the world’s first 5G phone as the model is 5G-upgradable when Verizon launches its 5G network next year. The model also comes with a 5G Moto mod. In terms of design, the Moto Z3 features a glass body. The device adopts a massive 6-inch AMOLED display with minimal bezels on either side. The design includes Motorola’s signature camera module with dual sensors at the back and since it is glass, the device skips on the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Instead, the fingerprint sensor is located on the right side of the device just beneath the volume rockers.

In addition, the rear panel houses the pin connector for the Moto Mods. The device is compatible with all previous MotoMods Motorola has up its sleeves as well as the new 5G Moto mods which the device comes with. The 5G Mod is developed in partnership with Verizon and it is equipped with a Snapdragon X50 modem that will allow customers to eventually take advantage of the carrier’s next-generation network.Moto Z3

Specifications

The Moto Z3 could be called a 2018 flagship with 2017 specifications. The model is powered by last year’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 flagship chipset and not the Snapdragon 845 introduced this year. The chipset is paired with 4GB of RAM and there is 64GB of internal storage inside.

In the camera aspect, the Moto Z3 packs dual cameras at the rear which are basically a 12MP + 12MP combo. For selfies, there is a single 8MP sensor. The flagship is crammed with a 3000mAh battery but the 5G Moto Mod delivers an extra 2,000mAh battery power when connected. Also, the device runs on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo OS out of the box but is expected to get a speedy update to Android 9.0 P when it arrives.Motorola Moto Z3

Moto Z3 Price and Availability

As stated earlier on, the Motorola Moto Z3 will be available exclusively on Verizon network in the U.S. The device will start shipping on Augst 16. As for the price, the flagship model will be available for just $480 which is quite affordable except that the processor onboard is outdated. Verizon offers those who switch networks and trade in their own device a $300 trade-in credit meaning eligible owners can get this or just $180. Of course, this pricing doesn’t include the 5G Moto Mod. The price of the Moto Mod is yet to be announced but it won’t be available until the start of 2019. Further, Motorola announced a limited-time offer which will see those who purchase the Moto Z3 buy any Moto Mod that cost over $100 for just $50. The company is yet to release details on the global rollout for the model but we expect it to hit Europe, India and China soon.Moto Z3 5G Moto Mod

Buy Blitzwolf BW-SDB2 Smart Soundbar For $119.99 On Banggood; Big Discount Coupon Details Inside!


Although newfangled televisions are equipped with satisfactory loudspeakers, they fail to deliver the impeccable sound quality that incorporates ample bass. You can resort to using TV soundbars in a bid to intensify your television’s audio quality.

The Blitzwolf BW-SDB2 is an alluring option that you can consider if you’re looking for the best solution to improving your TV’s audio. The smart soundbar sports a unique design and is housed in an elegant metal body with the wood surface.

Furthermore, the Blitzwolf-branded soundbar delivers enhanced sound quality and radically improves the syllable rhythm. Its subwoofer improves audio quality and provides the fresh sound effect that meets your expectation.

The BW-SDB2 is currently up for grabs bearing a price tag of just $119.99 on Banggood but if you aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a smart soundbar, we got good news for you. Showing fans the appreciation they deserve, BlitzWolf will be doling out a big discount coupon code for the first 200 customers who buy the BW-SDB2.

The aforesaid coupon will help the first 200 buyers to reduce their already modest grand total even further. It is worth noting that the coupon code will be sent to the buyers’ email address after the BW-SDB2 has been shipped.

If you’re interested in availing this discount, all you need to do is head straight to this link without wasting time. It is worth noting that the big discount coupon will only be valid until September 9th.

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OPPO A3s gets a bigger 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant

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.OPPO A3s

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.Oppo A3s

Read Also: OPPO registers 40 new smartphone models in Europe

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

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.

Mi MIX 3 Launch Date

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?”

READ MORE: Xiaomi’s upcoming PC is called the Mi Notebook Pro 2 and it may come with a GTX 1050 graphics card

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

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.

Smartisan Promo

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).

READ MORE: New Smartisan Phone Gets Certified, Might Be Nut Pro 3

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

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.Ninebot Gokart kit

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.Ninebot Gokart kit

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.Ninebot Gokart kit

Read Also: Xiaomi Bluetooth computer speakers with support for lossless audio launched for 399 yuan ($58)

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.

Ninebot Gokart kit

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

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.

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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

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.

OPPO Find X Lamborghini Edition featured

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.

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

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.

Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6)

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.

Read More: HMD Global Product Manager confirms that Nokia X5 will be available outside China

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

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.

Galaxy Note 9 Hi-res render

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.

Galaxy Note 9 128GB Lazada Galaxy Note 9 512GB Lazada

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