Here’s Where To Buy The Xiaomi Mi A2 Phablet Without Emptying Your Pocket!

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Jul 27, 2018

Samsung aims to be the leader in the smartphone industry on all fronts. The company has announced that it has begun mass producing the industry’s first 2nd-generation of 10-nanometer-class (lying between 10nm-19nm), LPDDR4X (Low Power, Double Data Rate, 4X) DRAM to improve the efficiency and lower the battery drain of today’s premium smartphones and other mobile applications. The 2nd- generation LPDDR4X DRAM offers up to a 10 percent power reduction while maintaining the same data rate of 4,266 megabits per second (Mb/s) as the first-gen mobile DRAM memory chips used in current flagship mobile devices.

The new chip is manufactured by combining four 16GB LPDDR4X(Low Power, Double Data Rate, 4X) chips (16GB equals to 2GB) which are 20 percent slimmer if placed side by side with the previous silicon chip Samsung started mass-producing in September of 2016. This chipset is far thinner and more energy-efficient than what we have in current flagships.

This chipset is expected to first feature in the Galaxy S10 trio according to the memory division SVP “Sewon Chun”. Other devices that would be embedded with this new second-gen 4/6/8GB RAM chips this year, is yet to be known. However, there are speculations that models like the Pixel 3 could feature the new-gen DRAM as well as upcoming models by Chinese OEMs. Manufacturers from China may even be among the first to use the 8GB RAM variant since most of them have 8GB RAM variants of their flagship models.

OPPO R17 could be the mysterious OPPO phone at TENAA

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Here’s Where To Buy The Xiaomi Mi A2

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Jul 27, 2018

New OPPO phones labelled as PBCM00 and PBCT00 have surfaced on the website of TENAA, the regulatory body of China. The TENAA listings of these devices have revealed that they share the same identical design and they are also packed with same-sized display and battery. This indicates that these could be the two variants of an upcoming OPPO phone. It is speculated that the newly spotted PBCM00 / PBCT00 may belong to the rumored R17 series.

The mysterious OPPO PBCM00 / PBCT00 smartphone measures 156.7 x 74 x 7.9mm and it features a 6.3-inch display. The handset is backed by a 3,415mAh battery.

It is difficult to deduce whether the frontside of the phone features a notch or not. The rear image of the smartphone reveals that it is fitted with a horizontally arranged dual camera setup. There is no fingerprint scanner on the backside of the phone. The color gradient rear of the phone suggests that it could be a high-end smartphone.

A recent report had revealed that OPPO has started teasing the R17 smartphone in China. This suggests that the Chinese manufacturer may launch R17 and R17 Pro as successor editions of the OPPO R15 and R15 Pro (aka Dream Mirror Edition smartphone that was unveiled earlier this year. The dimensions of the PBCM00 / PBCT00 is very similar to R15 Pro that measures 156.5 x 75.2 x 8mm. The R15 Pro is packed with a 6.28-inch AMOLED display and 3,430mAh battery. Hence, it seems that PBCM00 / PBCT00 OPPO phone could be the upcoming R17 series.

The TENAA listings of the PBCM00 and PBCT00 are expected to get updated with full specs in the next few days. Hence, OPPO fans will have to wait for few more days to know the exact identity of these phones.

Read More: Oppo Find X breaks in bend test

As of this writing, there is no information available on the launch date of the R17 smartphone. Since the Chinese manufacturer has started teasing the R17 phone in the home country, there is a possibility that it may go official in August or September. In related news, the company is also working on Oppo F9 and F9 Pro smartphones. However, the rumor mill is yet to reveal details on their specifications.

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Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Honor Play: Specs Comparison

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Jul 27, 2018

Xiaomi Mi A2 and Huawei Honor Play are among the most atypical smartphones from Xiaomi and Huawei. The first belongs to the only line-up of Mi smartphones without MIUI out of the box, while the second is a unique device which does not belong to any existing Huawei series. Even though there are consistent differences between their hardware sides, they can both be bought at similar prices.

But which one is worth buying? This Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Honor Play comparison will try to shed some light for you.

Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Huawei Honor Play

	Xiaomi Mi A2	Huawei Honor Play
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm, 166 grams	157.9 x 74.3 x 7.5 mm, 176 grams
DISPLAY	5,99 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, 18:9 ratio, LTPS IPS LCD	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 970, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI 8.1
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 and 20 MP, f/1.8 20 MP f/2.2 front camera	Dual 16 and 2 MP, f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3000 mAh	3750 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Honor Play: Design

If the design is important for you, then you should definitely evaluate other choices. Xiaomi Mi A2 and Huawei Honor Play do not have the best aesthetics out there. They are classic metal unibody devices just like most of the mid-rangers released in the last couple of years. But the notch of the Honor Play is an added value making its bezels very narrow and its front panel beautiful. Huawei Honor Play has a definitely more interesting design thanks to its notch and, even though it has a bigger display, it features smaller dimensions.

Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Honor Play: Display

Honor Play has a wider display, so if you are an advanced user who plans to read much, play games and browse your documents through your smartphone, then you should go for it. But thanks to its LTPS technology, Xiaomi Mi A2 should provide a better viewing quality and a better visibility in most of the scenarios. Note that Honor Play has a notch while its opponent has not, but in this case, it is up to your taste to decide, and we will not pick a winner. Do you prefer a wider but notched display with a higher screen-to-body ratio or a smaller but notchless one with a potentially better viewing quality?

Hardware & Software

When it comes to hardware there is an important gap between these two phones. Huawei Honor Play has been projected with performance in mind and it is a flagship phone. It has the best hardware ever implemented by Huawei on a smartphone, including the octa-core Kirin 970 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. And it is also very optimized in the software as it boasts the new GPU Turbo technology able to increase graphics performance by up to 60% while reducing energy consumption by up to 30%. So, this is also an awesome phone for gaming (that is why it is called Honor Play). Xiaomi Mi A2 is just an upper-midrange handset with Snapdragon 660, but even this phone can reach high-end performance thanks to the powerful SoC paired with the stock and lightweight Android One. Note that the Mi A2 will surely win in terms of updates as it is supported directly by Google with fast and constant long-term updates. But Honor Play is the winner in terms of sheer hardware and performance.

Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Honor Play: Camera

While Honor Play provides better hardware performance, Xiaomi Mi A2 is a way superior phone when it comes to photo quality. It has a 12 + 20 MP dual camera with a very bright f/1.8 aperture. It is one of the best camera phones in the mid-range sector and it can shoot photos with a low level of noise even in dark environments. The selfie camera is impressive as well with a huge 20 MP resolution. Honor Play is a good camera phone, but it has an average camera performance when it comes to the dual rear setup. The selfie camera is above-average and more or less at the same level as its opponent, but it is not enough to beat it.

Battery

At last, there is battery life. Huawei Honor Play dominates under this aspect as it features a way bigger battery with a capacity of 3750 mAh. Also, its GPU Turbo technology is able to lower energy consumption by up to 30 percent in the most advanced uses, and it allows the battery to last much more while playing games and using heavy apps which require graphics. Xiaomi Mi A2 charges faster thanks to its Quick Charge 3.0 technology and its lower capacity, but Honor Play is definitely a better battery phone.

Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Honor Play: Price

Xiaomi Mi A2 is a bit more affordable than the Huawei Honor Play. It costs €249/$291 in the most entry-level variant, while Honor Play is priced €266/$312. Given that there is not a noticeable difference in prices, due to its impressive specs, we find Honor Play as the winner of the comparison but note that Mi A2 is a better camera phone.

So which one would you pick among these two?

Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Huawei Honor Play: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Mi A2

PROs

Stock Android experience
Better camera side
Better Bluetooth connectivity
Better software support
More affordable price

CONs

Average battery

Huawei Honor Play

PROs

Wider display
Longer battery life
GPU Turbo for better performance
Flagship-level hardware

CONs

Worse cameras

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Huawei to increase its annual R&D budget to between $15 billion and $20 billion

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Jul 27, 2018

Huawei in early 2017 promised to invest between $10 billion to $20 billion annually on R&D. At the end of last year, the Chinese manufacturing giant revealed it spent $13.23 billion(CNY 89.7 billion) in R&D which accounted for 14.9 percent of its total revenue. Due to its quest to be a global leader in 5G technology, the Chinese company has pledged to increase its investment in research and development (R&D) to between $15 billion and $20 billion.

US companies Amazon and Alphabet (Google) are the two biggest spenders when it comes to R&D, and the reports from financial data company show that both companies spent $22.6 billion and $16.6 billion, respectively On R&D. Huawei has been one of the top spenders, and with this recent release is getting close to being very close to the number one position. The company also published on Thursday, stating that 20-30 percent of that amount would be dedicated to basic science research which is higher than the previous expectation of 10 percent.

The United States, Australia, and Britain have been pushing back against Huawei’s network communications technology on the bases of security grounds. It is believed that this scenario prompted Huawei to increase its spending on R&D. Last week, a UK government report said technical and supply-chain issues with Huawei’s network equipment exposed Britain’s telecom networks to security risks, reversing a previous endorsement. When it comes to 5G worldwide network, Chinese companies led by Huawei are estimated to own about 10 percent of the essential patents. This is on the high side if compared to their share in the 4G and 3G eras. But that underscores the company’s drive and investment in research and development. With an increase n its R&D spending, we expect to see more leading technologies from the Chinese giant.

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Honor Play Special Edition with laser engraved back unveiled; goes on sale August 1

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Jul 27, 2018

Honor has announced that it will put up a new special edition of the Honor Play on August 1. The Honor Play Special Edition will be available in two colours – Enchanting Red and Magic Night Black. Both variants will be priced at 2,499 yuan ($366) and will be sold simultaneously on Jingdong, Tmall and other platforms.

The main difference between the regular Honor Play and this special edition is the appearance. Honor disclosed that this new edition will come with a laser engraved back design. The teaser poster which accompanied the device contains the photo of the device, giving us a clear view of its looks. Beautiful geometric lines are engraved on the back, right from the bottom to the top. The camera and fingerprint sensor have a red accent both on the Red and Black colored variants.

Apart from the design, the special edition isn’t any different from the regular model in its specification. As a reminder, the Honor Play is equipped with a 6.3-inch 1080 x 2340 pixel resolution Full-HD LCD screen with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 85 percent NTSC color gamut. The device is powered by a Kirin 970 chipset. This chipset is paired with a 6GB RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. In the camera department, It is embedded with a dual rear 16 + 2-megapixel camera setup with AI features. The selfies are handles by a 16-megapixel front camera. Under the hood is a 3,750 mAh battery and runs EMUI 8.2 based on Android 8.1 Oreo.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 design leak suggests reduced chin, popup camera

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Jul 27, 2018

Just as Xiaomi had launched the Mi MIX 2 in September 2017, Mi fans are now speculating that the Mi MIX 3 flagship phone may get unveiled in the same month this year. The Mi MIX 2S that was unveiled earlier this year includes upgraded specs but sports the same design as the Mi MIX 2. Hence, the Mi MIX 3 arriving later this year is expected to feature a better design along with improved specs. All the Mi MIX smartphones that have released so far have slightly thick chin compared to the other bezels since they feature front-facing camera. Rumors are rife that the Mi MIX 3 will be featuring a slimmer chin as it will be arriving with a pop-up selfie camera like the Vivo NEX. Some users in China who have installed MIUI 10 on their devices have come across an image of a Xiaomi smartphone inside the ROM. The handset can be seen with an exclusive AI button on its left side. Since the Chinese manufacturer has never used the design on its phone before, it is now being speculated that the Mi MIX 3 may arrive with the same appearance.

Apart from the dedicated AI button, the above image shows that the handset features a very reduce chin. It appears that Xiaomi has deleted the image as is it is no longer present inside MIUI 10. Since the image is missing, Mi fans have become all the more curious that the image have really leaked the design of the upcoming Mi MIX 3.

As mentioned above, the Mi MIX 3 could be equipped with a pop-up front-facing camera. Rumors have it that the pop-up module will also feature an LED flash for the selfie snapper. In order to offer higher screen by cutting down on the space consumed by sensors, Xiaomi may incorporate COF packaging technology by Samsung. It will allow the company to effectively reduce the size of chin to nearly 3mm to deliver higher screen-to-body ratio. The handset is also expected to be equipped with in-display fingerprint scanner.

Do you think that the Mi MIX 3 will indeed offer the same design as seen in the above images? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi announces the affordable Mi Router 4C priced at 99 yuan ($14)

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Jul 27, 2018

Xiaomi has got a plethora of WiFi router under its arsenal since it first entered the router business in 2013. That is perhaps because of the importance of the router as a networking device in the home, office and other public places. As a matter of act, the Mi Routers have become one of the company’s main products alongside the Mi phones and Mi TV. The company has just announced yet another router dubbed Mi Router 4C.

Xiaomi Mi Router 4C is an update over the fourth-generation router product line which includes the 199 yuan ($30) Mi Router 4 and Mi Router 4Q which has the same 99 yuan price tag as this latest model. The Mi Roter 4C is the third product in the series and the design isn’t very much different from that of its siblings. The router comes with four omnidirectional antennas meaning it can transmit signals in all directions regardless of where it is placed facing.

The router comes in white colour with a compact design similar to the Mi Router 4. The device also comes with a 64MB built-in memory and supports smart APP management.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mi Router 3C And Mi Wi-Fi Repeater 2 Gets Price Cut In India

According to the poster announcing the product, it will go on sale at 10 AM on July 30 via Xiaomi Mall, Xiaomi Youpin, Mi Home and TMall.

Asus Zenfone 5Z 8GB RAM model to go on sale in India from July 30

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Jeet

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Jul 27, 2018

Earlier this month, at a launch event in New Delhi, Asus launched its Zenfone 5Z smartphone in the Indian market. Later, the phone became available for purchase with 6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB internal storage, with a starting price of Rs. 29,990 (approximately $437).

Now, the company has announced that the 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage variant of the Zenfone 5Z will be available for purchase in India from 30th July exclusively through online marketplace Flipkart. It’ll be available for Rs. 36,999, which roughly converts to $539.

The Asus Zenfone 5Z features a 6.2-inch Full-HD+ LCD notched display with screen resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio, along with having DCI-P3 color space and 550nits brightness. The display has a Gorilla Glass on top, protecting it from minor scratches.

It is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor, the same chipset that powers most of the flagship smartphones launched this year. It is coupled with Adreno 630 graphics processor, ensuring smooth experience with gameplay and graphics.

As said, the device packs 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. the 6GB RAM model with 64GB storage and 128GB storage is already available for purchase. All models feature a microSD card slot, which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. The 4GB RAM model has not been launched in India.

In terms of optics, the smartphone features a dual camera setup on the back. It has a 12-megapixel primary camera with Sony IMX363 sensor, 4-axis OIS, 3-axis EIS, f/1.8 aperture and phase detection autofocus, and an 8-megapixel sencondary sensor with f/2.2 aperture, OV8856 sensor, and 120-degree wide-angle lens.

There’s an 8-megapixel snapper with support for Face Unlock feature. It also has a fingerprint sensor placed on the back side, which according to Asus, can unlock the device in 0.3 seconds. It packs dual speakers with five-magnets and NXP Smart amplifier, and DTS Headphone: X for 7.1-channel surround sound.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C. The company has also retained the 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone runs on Android Oreo operating system with custom interface ZenUI. It is powered by a 3300mAh battery that supports ASUS BoostMaster fast charging and AI charging.

TENAA confirms on-screen fingerprint on the Meizu 16 models

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Jul 27, 2018

We reported the appearance of the Meizu 16 models’ appearance on China’s Telecom’s regulatory agency TENAA’s website a couple of days back. The Meizu 16 and 16 Plus were certified by TENAA and with the certification came the real photos and main specifications of the models. What we didn’t spot on the specs table was the presence of on-screen fingerprint sensors on both models.

Meizu had earlier released a sketch on the Meizu forum which hinted at the presence of an on-screen fingerprint sensor on the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus. As part of the TENAA listing for both models, is the presence of the regular fingerprint sensor and a second fingerprint recognition technology on the screen. We’ll have to wait until the models are launched to get the full details of the fingerprint technology at play.

According to the TENAA listing, the Meizu 16 will come with a 6.0-inch AMOLED display having a resolution of 2160 x 1080 resolution. On the other hand, the Meizu 16 Plus is equipped with a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a similar resolution to the 16. Both models are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor.

ELEPHONE smartphone with dual pop up camera, notch-less full-screen design leaks

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Jul 27, 2018

Chinese phone manufacturer ELEPHONE is about to hit the smartphone market with a special device and would be the first of its kind in the market. The brand is about to launch its first smartphone with a pop-up dual camera with a full-screen design which would be it’s very first since the brand’s inception.

With the dual sensor-packing pop-up camera, the device will not have a cut-out on its display (notch) and the screen ratio would be exceptional. The phone’s aspect ratio looks like what will supersede any other device of the same level. The frame of the device has been furtherly narrowed when compared to previous Elephone devices. The screen-to-body ratio is said to reach up to 95%.

The actual specifications of this device are yet to be confirmed but the company has confirmed that the device would come with a topnotch hardware configuration, powerful processor, and a large storage capacity. The device would also sport mainstream technologies such as on-screen fingerprint recognition and wireless charging. For now, we could as well regard this as a concept device which will be a long way from being official. But then, you never can tell. As time goes on, further details will emerge. We’ll keep you updated as more details emerge.

Get 45% Off On Xiaomi Mi 8 6GB RAM/128GB ROM Version On LightInTheBox

Buy The 6GB RAM+128GB ROM And 6GB RAM+256GB Versions Of The Mi 8 At Dropped Price On LightInTheBox [Coupon Codes]

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 27, 2018

Xiaomi unveiled its flagship Android smartphone dubbed the Mi 8 in May this year. The Chinese electronics giant took the wraps off the long-awaited Mi 6 successor during an event that took place in Shenzhen.

Following in the footsteps of its precursor, the Mi 8 garnered huge popularity among smartphone lovers after hitting the store shelves. On the downside, the phone didn’t come cheap; in fact, it would set you back a pretty penny on online stores.

Bearing its skyrocketing demand in mind, LightInTheBox is doling out considerable discounts on two alternatives of the Mi 8 smartphone. We’ll not only shed light on the discounts but also show how you can save a considerable amount of more money while checking out.

The Beijing-based international online retail company will be selling the 6GB RAM/128GB ROM and 6GB RAM/256GB ROM versions of the Mi 8 smartphone at a heavily discounted price, but only for a limited period of time. Let’s delve straight into the details.

First off, LightInTheBox is offering a noteworthy 45% discount on the Mi 8 smartphone that boasts 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. You’d normally need to shell out $974.93 in order to get your hands on this variant, but thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can buy it at a dropped price of just $539.99.

On top of that, you can use coupon code ‘ZMLITBXIAOMI8128’ to get an additional $99 reduction. This will bring your already discounted grand total further down to just $440.99. You can follow this link to avail the discount before the promo ends in 3 days.

Alternatively, you can go for the 6GB RAM and 256GB storage version if you’re willing to shell out $580. This is a considerable 24% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $763.99.

Aside from that, the Mi 8 packs a powerful Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 processor along with Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood. The phone sports a mammoth 6.21 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for added protection.

You can reduce the already lowered price of this feature-laden smartphone even further by applying coupon code ‘XIAOMI8256’. This will bring your grand total down to only $523. You can visit this link to use the coupon and avail the discount which is slated to end along with the promo in just 2 days.

Get 24% Off On Xiaomi Mi 8 6GB RAM/256GB ROM Version On LightInTheBox

Get Big Discounts On Different Versions Of Xiaomi Mi 8 On Lightinthebox [Coupon Codes]

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Cheky Zhu

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Jul 27, 2018

Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi Mi 8 which is the flagship smartphone of 2018 on June 5. After a month, the heat of Mi 8 is not reduced. With the latest Qualcomm’s processor, dual rear camera and dual-band GPS, Mi 8 is still one of the most popular smartphone in 2018.

Dual-band GPS can make the positioning more accurate. You can enjoy games and videos better with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor. Mi 8 comes with dual 12-megapixel+12-megapixel rear cameras which along with a LED flash that can take beautiful photos.

Xiaomi Mi 8 has internal storage capacity of 64GB/128GB/256GB which allows you store more games, and Mi 8 comes with 6GB of RAM.

Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB/128GB)

The Lightinthebox now has big discount of the Xiaomi Mi 8. You can get 45% discount on the Mi 8 6+128GB by heading to this link. Also, you can use the coupon code ‘ZMLITBXIAOMI8128’ to further reduce your grand total to just $440.99/ €392.03.

Xiaomi Mi 8 (6GB/256GB)

Otherwise, the Mi 8 6+256GB also has big discount. Following this link, you can get Mi 8 6+256GB for only $523/€455.04 with the coupon code ‘XIAOMI8256’.

$440.99 for Xiaomi Mi 8 6+128GB On Lightinthebox [Coupon code ‘ZMLITBXIAOMI8128’]

$523 for Xiaomi Mi 8 6+256GB On Lightinthebox [Coupon code ‘XIAOMI8256’]

Huawei Note 10 teaser confirms 5,000mAh battery

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Jul 27, 2018

The Honor Note 10 phablet is launching on July 31. With a screen size of 6.9 inches, it will be arriving as the largest ever Honor smartphone. Moreover, it is expected to arrive with a huge battery. Although the TENAA listing of the battery capacity of the Note 10, Honor has today rolled out an official teaser to confirm that it will be arriving with a big battery of 5,000mAh capacity.

The below poster only confirms the exact size of the battery of Honor Note 10 and does not reveal any information on other specs. Recently, the large-screened Note 10 was spotted along with Nintendo Switch gaming console in a leaked photo. Like the Honor Play, the Note 10 is likely to arrive with support for 4D gaming experience.

The GPU Turbo technology that can accelerate the GPU of Kirin 970 by 60 percent will ensure that and offer optimum FPS on the Note 10. Moreover, a recent teaser of the smartphone has revealed that even though it will support a native resolution of 1080p, Honor’s A12K technology will make it possible of the phone to support 2K resolution through Artificial Intelligence. The highest configuration model of the smartphone is expected to feature 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of native storage. It is also speculated that the smartphone may feature an advanced heat dissipation feature for effectively cooling down the internal temperature. These features suggest that the Honor Note 10 could be designed to deliver immersive gaming experience.

The TENAA listing of the Honor Note 10 has revealed that it is equipped with a 6.9-inch Super AMOLED display that supports Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. It will be fueled by Kirin 970 SoC. It will be available in RAM options like 6 GB and 8 GB and its storage models include 64 GB, 128 GB and 512 GB. For photography, the Note 10 will be featuring 16-megapixel + 24-megapixel dual camera setup and a front-facing snapper of 16-megapixel. The handset is already listed on JD with a release date of Aug. 18. However, there is no official information on the pricing and release date of the smartphone.

Oppo Find X breaks in bend test

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Get Xiaomi Mi A2 4+64GB For Only $249.99 On Gearvita [Coupon code ’64GBMiA2′]

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Jul 27, 2018

Various tech publications have praised the OPPO Find X for its marvelous design that features Gorilla Glass 5 front and rear panels. The handset is equipped with innovative features like huge notch-less display and motorized camera assembly. Unfortunately, the Find X has failed the bend test by JerryRigEverything. It has been also found that the motorized camera assembly that not only houses the front camera but also the dual camera is one of the weakest parts of the Find X. The malfunctioning of the motorized top section also means that the phone will fail to authenticate the 3D biometric face unlocking.

JerryRigEverything begins the durability tests on OPPO Find X by showing how shaky the motorized setup is. It does not seem to be as stable as the pop-up front camera mechanism on the Vivo NEX. The upper portion wiggles a bit which means there is a space inside that can easily accumulate dust participles. If foreign objects get inside, it can affect the proper functioning of the motorized setup.

In the scratch test, the Gorilla Glass 5 layer of the Find X developed marks at level 6 of Mohs scale of hardness. Deeper grooves can be seen at level 7. The side of the phone including the buttons are made out of metal. The rear panel is also scratch-resistant as it features Gorilla Glass 5.

The front facing camera and the sensors for 3D facial recognition that are available on the frontside of the motorized assembly are also protected by toughened glass. Since the OPPO Find X is equipped with 3D facial recognition feature, it does not feature a fingerprint scanner. In the burn test, the 6.4-inch AMOLED display of the Find X developed a white burn mark and it never recovered.

When pressure was applied from the backside of the Find X, it kept on bending which suggested that the phone could break easily with more force. When pressure was exerted from the front, the rigid and brittle AMOLED display could not handle the flexing and cracked in few seconds. Bending more from the front and rear caused the glass panels on both sides to develop cracks. The lack of stronger metal frame caused the phone to break easily.

Zack Nelson, the voice behind the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel claims that 90 percent of the smartphones that he has tested could easily pass the same bend test that was used on Find X. He added that the OPPO Find X is not designed to handle abuses. Accidentally sitting or stepping on the Find X can cause damage to it.

HMD Global is looking to strengthen its position in the U.S. market

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Jul 27, 2018

HMD Global revived the Nokia brand and has managed to make a mark in the smartphone market, thanks to the combination of brand recall and value-for-money offerings, especially in the Chinese market.

The Finnish company has a strong presence in Asia and has also entered the U.S. market. Nokia smartphones are available for purchase in the United States but not through network carriers.

While there is no indication that the network operators will carry HMD Global’s Nokia smartphones, the company seems to be determined to strengthen and expand its presence in the United States. According to the company’s job listings on Linked, the company is looking for e-commerce lead, product lead, and technical account manager in the U.S.

However, the company has not yet announced any plans related to the U.S. market. Once those positions are filled up, we expect to get more information related to the company’s strategy in the United States and its plan moving forward.

Even if the company establishes it’s own e-commerce store in the United States, it will be difficult to compete with the dominating players such as Samsung and Apple as well against established players like LG and Motorola, without the support of network operators.

Huawei recently tried to enter the U.S. with a carrier partnership with AT&T for its Mate 10 Pro smartphone. But just days before the official launch, the partnership was canceled due to the several security-related issues from the U.S. government.

Another Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi is also eyeing the smartphone market in the United States. It has established its own online store in India but it not yet selling smartphones. Instead, the company made an entry into the market with lifestyle tech products.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi A2 4+64GB For Only $249.99 On Gearvita [Coupon Code]

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Cheky Zhu

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Jul 27, 2018

Xiaomi has launched Xiaomi Mi A2 in Spain several days ago, which is the second Android One smartphone launched by Xiaomi and Google. Comparing with the Xiaomi Mi A1, Mi A2 applies Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 which is coupled with 4GB or 6GB of RAM. The smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 32GB/64GB/128GB which allows you to choose to download games, videos, photos and other interested apps.

Mi A2 comes with 20-megapixel + 12-megapixel rear camera. You can take beautiful photos using the Mi A2. The 20-megapixel front camera is good for you to take your selfie.

Xiaomi Mi A2 has 5.99 inch full HD screen, 18: 9 aspect ratio and 403ppi.

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Honor releases GPU Turbo for older models, including Honor 6X from 2016

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Jul 27, 2018

Recently, Huawei launched its latest technology named GPU Turbo, which claims to drastically improve smartphone’s performance. Soon after that, the company started rolling out the update to various smartphones of Huawei as well as Honor.

Honor Play was launched with GPU Turbo technology pre-installed and then the company offered a beta update to Honor 10 with GPU Turbo. Now, the company has revealed that the list of devices that will get this new technology.

The list includes newly launched smartphones as well as older devices. The Chinese brand has revealed that the GPU Turbo will be rolled out to recently launched Honor 9i, Honor 9 Youth Edition, Honor Play 7X, Honor 8 Youth Edition as well as Honor 6X which was launched in the year 2016.

While the update for the Honor 9i, Honor 7X, and 9 Youth Edition is expected to start rolling out from 31st July, the update for the remaining two devices — Honor 9 Youth and Honor 6X will be rolled out later, but the company has not announced a specific date.

The company had earlier announced that the Honor 9 Lite and Honor V10 will be receiving the update in September, along with the Honor 7X. Also, Honor 8 Pro and Honor 9 owners in all the regions will receive the update in November.

Huawei has already announced that the P20, P20 Pro, Mate 10, Mate Pro and Mate RS will be receiving the update by August. Owners of the aforementioned smartphones in regions like Europe, Russia, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa will be provided with the update. The Huawei P20 Lite users in all the markets mentioned above excluding Russia will be receiving the GPU Turbo tech update in September.

The users of Mate 10 Lite, Nova 2i, P Smart and Y9 2018 will get the update in September. In November, the Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, P10 and P10 Plus will be updated with this new technology.

The GPU Turbo technology from Huawei relies on hardware and software optimization that can improve the graphics performance of a smartphone by 60 percent while cutting down on the power consumption by 30 percent. It allows heavy smartphone games to run at higher fps than competitors and brings HDR picture quality and special effects in gaming.

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