Doogee S55 Review – Quite A Good Rugged Phone With Some Flaws

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Aug 28, 2018

Xiaomi already launched three phones belonging to the 6th generation Redmi Series. They are the Redmi 6A, the Redmi 6, and the Redmi 6 Pro a.k.a. Mi A2 Lite. But there is still one that hasn’t been released yet and that is the Redmi Note 6. Reports have surfaced saying the Redmi Note 6 (Pro version in this case) is on the way along with pricing, configuration, and color variants for Europe.

Redmi Note 6 Pro, successor to the Redmi Note 5 Pro pictured above is coming soon.

The info comes from popular leaker Roland Quandt who revealed in a tweet earlier today that the Redmi Note 6 Pro is on the way. The Note 6 Pro will be available in two variants – 3GB RAM +32GB and 4GB RAM + 64GB. While these are the models heading to Europe, there will likely be other configurations such as a 6GB RAM version.

The Redmi Note 6 Pro will launch in Gold, Blue, and Black which are pretty much standard colors for Redmi phones now. We may also get a red-coated variant later.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro incoming. 3/32GB and 4/64GB models. In Gold, Blue or Black. Priced at ~200/250 Euro likely much cheaper elsewhere as usual. And also probably coming in more colors.

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) August 28, 2018

Pricing for the phone will be between €200 (~$234/¥1595) and €250 (~$293/¥1992). These prices are a bit higher than that of the Redmi Note 5 (Pro) in Europe at the moment.

There is no info with respect to the chipset, battery, and screen size of the phone. The Redmi Note 5 (Pro) is powered by a Snapdragon 636 processor which means if Xiaomi is going with a full upgrade, it should launch the Redmi Note 6 Pro with a Snapdragon 660 chipset or at most the new Snapdragon 670. However, we’ll advise you not to raise your hopes as Xiaomi may decide to stick to the same SoC again.

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Huawei’s latest Kirin 980 teaser confirms big improvement in AI performance

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Aug 28, 2018

Huawei brought some innovation into chip manufacturing when it announced the Kirin 970 chipset last year packing an independent Neural processing unit (NPU). The NPU brought genuine artificial intelligence capabilities to Huawei smartphones. The Chinese tech giant has announced that it would hold an event on August 31 at IFA Berlin 2018 where the next-generation Kirin 980 chipset will be announced.

Ahead of the IFA unveiling, Huawei has started sending out teasers which clearly confirm the Kirin 980 as the star product to debut on that day. The latest is a short video clip which suggests the next-gen chipset will come with yet another breakthrough in AI performance as well as the CPU and GPU aspects. Huawei had earlier released a video a couple of days back which points to a faster, smarter and stronger chipset. The major upgrades may also include reduced power consumption by the 7nm process, stronger CPU and GPU performance. The NPU is also upgraded to the second generation to promote more mobile AI scenarios and applications off the ground.

The Kirin 980 will be manufactured using the 7nm manufacturing process and will utilise four Cortex A76 cores and four Cortex A55 cores in an octa-core arrangement. It will come with a Mali GPU and a newer version of its NPU. Its clock speed is said to be about 2.8GHz. It will be Huawei’s first 7nm chipset and of course, it will square up against other expected 7nm chipsets such as Apple A12 expected to debut this year and Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 billed for the first quarter of 2019. According to Huawei’s Consumer business CEO, the Kirin 980 chipset will first feature onboard the Mate 20 series expected to launch in October this year. The CEO also stressed that the performance of this chip will be greatly improved, and will be far ahead of the Snapdragon 845.

Nubia Z18 to launch on September 5

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Aug 28, 2018

After months of leaks, Nubia has finally announced a date for the release of the Nubia Z18 flagship. The manufacturer took to Weibo today to reveal the date for the unveiling.

According to the Weibo post, the Nubia Z18 will be announced on September 5. This is the same date as the launch of the Honor 8X, Honor 8X Max and Honor Band 4.

The teaser poster shows the silhouette of the phone and confirms it will come with a notch similar to that of the Essential PH-1. The TENAA listing of the Nubia Z18 revealed the phone will have a 5.99-inch FHD+ screen with a 1080 x 2160 resolution.

It will be powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor with 6GB of RAM on the base model and 8GB of RAM on the high-end version. Storage will be 64GB and 128GB respectively. For optics, Nubia has slapped a 24MP + 8MP dual combo on the rear while an 8MP sits within the notch above the display.

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Buy OPPO Find X Smartphone For Just $819.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Code]

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Aug 28, 2018

The hotly-anticipated Find X smartphone from Oppo was launched in July this year. Despite becoming an instant hit among Oppo fans, the recently launched phone failed to garner popularity among cost-conscious buyers, thanks to the steep price it carries.

Taking its skyrocketing demand into consideration, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is offering its Find X smartphone at a reduced price on GeekBuying. The coveted flagship smartphone would normally set you back a pretty penny on online stores, but you can now buy it at a lowered price of just $835.99 on the popular electronics online store.

This is a noteworthy 8% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $ 909.99. But if you’re on a tight budget and wondering how you can save more money on the phone’s already discounted price, we got good news for you.

You can get an additional $84 off simply by applying coupon code BMVZLYGA before placing your order. This will help you bring your grand total further down to just $819.99.

An absolute bargain at this price, the Oppo Find X smartphone features a mammoth 6.42 inches AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The phone features the Gorilla Glass 5 for added protection and it is housed in a sturdy aluminum frame.

The Find X packs a powerful Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 processor along with an equally competent Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood. Moreover, it offers 8GB of RAM and a hearty 128GB ROM so that you never run out of space for saving your favorite content.

Moreover, the phone houses a 20.0MP+16.0MP dual camera setup on the back and a 25.0MP selfie shooter. It runs on ColorOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 OS and is backed by a built-in 3730mAh battery.

While the promo is slated to end in just 6 days, the aforesaid coupon is also likely to expire soon. So if you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount and use the coupon, follow this link without wasting time.

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Save A Considerable Amount Of Money On Over 2000 Items On GeekBuying

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Check Out GeekBuying’s Aug Sale Promo Check Out GeekBuying’s La Tomatina Promo

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Aug 28, 2018

With over 2000 items up for grab, GeekBuying’s ongoing August Sale promotion is simply awe-inspiring. It features a wide selection of electronics and other items that you can buy without worrying about emptying your pocket.

Aside from taking advantage of the big discounts, you can even save extra money in the form of coupon codes. You can get $30 off on orders that exceed $500, $4 off on orders that exceed $50 and get $1 off when your grand total is more than $10.

In order to avail these coupon codes, all you need to do is to share the promotion on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus. The specific coupon code will surface once you finish sharing the promo on one of the aforesaid social media websites.

You can follow this link to check out all the products you can buy at the lowered price and use the coupon code to get extra discounts before they expire.
Apart from that, you can take a chance to win $100 vouchers and save up to 50% by participating in GeekBuying’s La Tomatina promotion. Note that ‘tomatoes’ actually allude to discount coupons, vouchers, secret gifts and other unmissable deals. Let’s check out how you can get tomatoes.

It is imperative for you to be logged in to your GeekBuying account in order to get Tomatoes. The next steps towards seizing these deals include subscribing and sharing the promo on social media websites such as Facebook and Twiter.

You get 2 tomatoes for logging into your account, 3 tomatoes for subscribing, 1 for sharing and 3 tomatoes for placing an order. As if that weren’t enough, a lucky customer will be able to win the Xiaomi Cleaner 2 vacuum cleaner as well.

The rest of the products have been split into multiple categories dubbed Recommended, Outlet Price, Under $10 and AUG Sale. Each of the aforesaid categories features a myriad of popular items that you can buy at the discounted price.

For the sake of an instance, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus smartphone that usually sells for $319.99 is currently up for grabs at a dropped price of just $169.99, under the ‘Recommended’ category of the promo. This 47% discount is limited to just 6 days.

If you’re interested in checking out the rest of the products and taking advantage of the discount, just follow this link without wasting time.

LG joins the Android One program with the G7 One, announces the G7 Fit too

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Aug 28, 2018

In what can be termed one of the biggest surprises this week, LG has announced its first Android One phone – the LG G7 One. It has also announced a second phone called the G7 Fit which runs LG’s own custom UX.

LG G7 One

Don’t be fooled by the name as the LG G7 One isn’t the LG G7 ThinQ with Pure Android instead of LG UX. It does share some features with the 2018 flagship and can even be referred to a flagship in its own right.

The LG G7 One has a 6.1-inch QHD+ screen. This is the same display as the G7 ThinQ, so you get a notch and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Where it starts to differ is in the SoC. Instead of the Snapdragon 845, LG has put last year’s Snapdragon 835 processor.

This isn’t a bad thing as this means the LG G7 One will have a cheaper price too. And if you still aren’t pleased with it, you may want to criticize the Moto Z3 which is Motorola’s flagship for the year and also has the same Snapdragon 835 chipset.

There is 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 32GB of storage (UFS 2.1). A MicroSD card slot will allow you to add up to an additional 2TB of storage. The G7 One comes with a single 16MP rear camera with a f/1.6 aperture and a 71° wide angle lens and a single 8MP f/1.9 80° front-facing camera.

It has a fingerprint scanner below the rear camera and also has a dedicated Google Assistant button. There is an audio jack, Hi-Fi Quad DAC, DTS-X audio and a Boombox speaker like the G7 ThinQ. It is also IP-68 rated and MIL-STD-810G certified. For connectivity, you get NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB-C port. It also has an FM radio.

The G7 One has a 3,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 and runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. It will be available in Aurora Black and New Moroccan Blue. With Android One, the LG G7 One should get updated faster than other LG phones. LG hasn’t announced a price yet but will have a proper unveiling at IFA this week.

The LG G7 One joins the Nokia 8 Sirocco as the two highest specced Android One phones on the market.

LG G7 Fit

The LG G7 Fit doesn’t come with Pure Android but that isn’t the only difference. While most of its specs are the same as that of the G7 One, it comes with a yet older processor – the Snapdragon 821. It also has two variants – a 4GB RAM + 32GB model and a 4GB RAM + 64GB model.

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Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL may go official on October 9

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Aug 28, 2018

Google had introduced the original Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones on Oct. 4 in 2016. The successor Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL phones were unveiled on the same date in 2017. Hence, the rumor mill has been speculating that the search engine giant will be debuting the upcoming Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones on Oct. 4 this year. However, a new report on Bloomberg has revealed that the company will announce the Pixel 3 duo on Oct. 9.

According to a Bloomberg report, people who are familiar with Alphabet Inc.’s have revealed that Google will be launching the new Pixel phones on Oct. 9 through an unveil event in New York City. However, Google is yet to confirm on the launch date. The slight delay from the expected Oct. 4 launch date sounds a bit strange since numerous leaks have revealed almost leaked everything about the Pixel 3 XL smartphone.

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL launch event will be used to announce other Pixel products such as a new Pixelbook and a Pixel Watch. The Pixel 3 duo will be the first phones to come preinstalled with Android 9 Pie OS.

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones respectively feature 5.4-inch and 6.7-inch OLED screens. The 5.4-inch Pixel 3 is expected to feature an 18:9 display whereas the 6.4-inch Pixel 3 XL will be coming with a notched screen. The Snapdragon 845 SoC and 4 GB of RAM are expected to power both the smartphones.

Like the predecessor Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, their successor editions are expected to carry support for Active Edge feature. The Pixel 3 XL is rumored to feature a 3,430mAh battery whereas the Pixel 3 could be packed with a battery of around 3,000mAh capacity. Both the phones are pegged to feature single rear camera of 12-megapixel and dual 8-megapixel front-facing snappers. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones are pegged to hit the market with respective pricing of $649 and $749.

Realme 2 with 6.2-inch FullView display and 4,230mAh battery launched, pricing starts at Rs. 8,990

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Aug 28, 2018

After the success of Oppo‘s Realme 1 smartphone in the Indian market, Realme got separated from its parent company to become an independent brand. Today, the brand has launched a new smartphone in India — Realme 2, which is the successor of the Realme 1 launched earlier this year.

The phone’s pricing starts at Rs. 8,990, which roughly converts to $128, making it the cheapest smartphone in the Indian market featuring a notched display. It’ll be available for purchase exclusively through online marketplace Flipkart from 4th September. The company has also teased a Realme 2 Pro, which should get launched next month.

In terms of design, the smartphone still features the diamond-cutting design that we saw on its predecessor. However, the company says that this time, it has used the 2nd generation of Diamond-cutting Design with improved reflecting effect and 12-layer nanotech.

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

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz, which is also a step backward compared to the MediaTek Helio P60 which powers the Realme 1. The phone has two variants — 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot for expanding the phone’s storage capacity.

The company has upgraded the camera configuration on the Realme 2 as it now comes with dual camera sensors on the back, featuring a 13-megapixel primary sensor paired with a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel shooter for taking selfies and video calling.

Unlike its predecessor, the Realme 2 comes with a fingerprint sensor on the back panel. It still has support for software-based Face Unlock feature. The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 5.1 custom interface.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, and USB OTG. The phone is fuelled by a bigger 4,230mAh battery.

The Realme 2 will be available in three color options — Diamond Black, Diamond Red, and Diamond Blue. While the Black and Red color goes on sale from 4th September, the Blue color will be available from October.

The 3GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 8,990 (approximately $128) while the 4GB RAM model costs Rs. 10,990, which roughly converts to $156. At this price point, the phone will compete against the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Y2, Redmi Note 5, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, Honor 7C, among others.

CHUWI-Branded Items Go Up For Sale At Discounted Price On AliExpress

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Aug 28, 2018

CHUWI’s official store on AliExpress is currently brimming with tablets, notebooks and a broad range of other CHUWI-branded items that you can buy at the heavily discounted price. Let’s head straight to the details.

The popular brand’s annual Back-to-School promotion hosted by AliExpress kicked off on Monday. Much to the delight of its swarm of loyal customers, CHUWI is doling out unmissable deals and big discounts on its best selling products and a wide selection of recently-launched items as well.

The participating products include the CHUWI Hi9 Pro tablet PC, which packs a powerful MT6797 X20 Deca-Core processor, under the hood. Along with a 3GB of memory capacity, the well-received tablet PC offers 32GB of onboard storage.

While the Hi9 Pro would usually set you back $194.43, you can buy it at a dropped price of just $139.99. This is a 28% reduction in the device’s original asking price, but you can avail the discount only for 5 days.

Likewise, there’s a 28% off on the CHUWI LapBook SE that sports a big 13.3-inch display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. As a result, the ultra notebook’s steep retail price of $374.99 has been reduced to only $269.99.

The feature-laden LapBook SE notebook will be carrying the aforesaid lowered price for just 5 days. On top of that, you can avail a $10 New User Coupon to reduce your already discounted grand total.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a high-end tablet that doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket, you might want to take a look at the CHUWI Hi9 Air. The power-packed tablet adapts an MT6797 X20 Deca Core processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM.

If you’re on a tight budget, you can take advantage of the 34% discount AliExpress will be offering on the Hi9 Air tablet for 5 days. As a result, the well-received tablet can now be yours at a reduced price of just $181.49.

Alternatively, you can go for the CHUWI Hi10 Plus, which is a feature-laden tablet PC. More importantly, it is currently available at a dropped price of just $170.99 on AliExpress.

It is worth noting that the Hi10 Plus usually carries a $237.49 price tag. This 28% discount will be available on multiple bundles for 5 days.
In addition to these discounts, you can get an extra $8 off if your grand total exceeds $150 by using specific coupons that can only be spent in CHUWI store on AliExprees. Moreover, you can get $10 off coupon for an order of $159 or more and a $10 off coupon for an order of $189 or more.

To avail the discounts and check out the rest of the discounted products, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

Avail Big Discounts On CHUWI-Branded Products

OPPO F9 Pro bags TENAA approval; May release in China with different name

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Aug 28, 2018

OPPO smartphones with model numbers PBBT00 and PBBM00 have been approved by TENAA agency in China. Previous reports have revealed that these model numbers belong to the OPPO F9 Pro smartphone. Now that the F9 Pro has been approved by TENAA, it seems that it will be soon made available in China. OPPO has never sold F-series of smartphones in China. This suggests that the F9 Pro may hit China with a different moniker.

The OPPO PBBT00 / PBBM00 measures 156.7 x 74 x 7.99mm and it weighs 169 grams. Its color variants include white, black, blue and pink. The handset features a 6.3-inch display that produces Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It includes a 3,415mAh battery.

An octa-core processor that clocks at 2 GHz is present under the hood of the smartphone along with 4 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 128 GB and carries a microSD card slot for more storage.

The rear side of the phone features a horizontally aligned dual camera setup that includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. The small notch present at the frontside of the phone features a 16-megapixel camera for capturing selfies. The back panel of the phone features a fingerprint reader.

OPPO has recently launched the F9 Pro in India. The same phone has arrived as F9 in other southeast Asian nations such as Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. The PBBT00 and PBBM00 models that have surfaced on TENAA includes a lower front-facing camera of 16-megapixel when compared to 25-megapixel selfie shooter available on the Southeast Asian version of the F9/F9 Pro. Instead of the 3,500mAh battery on the F9/F9 Pro, it includes a slightly smaller 3,415mAh model.

Also, the Southeast Asian markets have received the F9/F9 Pro in color variants like Sunrise Red, Twilight Blue and Starry Purple, but the PBBT00 and PBBM00 models that has appeared on TENAA includes a new color gradient of pink. As mentioned above, it appears that the F9 Pro with slightly modified specs and a new color may land in the home country with a new name.

Get Big Discounts On The Power 5, Armor 5 And Other Ulefone-Branded Smartphones On AliExpress

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Aug 28, 2018

Thanks to a recently kicked off global shopping festival hosted by AliExpress in collaboration with Ulefone, cost-conscious buyers will get big discounts on high-end mobile phones manufactured by the Chinese handset maker. Let’s delve straight into the details.

As a token of gratitude, Ulefone is giving its huge fanbase an opportunity to avail up to 40% off on select smartphones. As if that weren’t enough, one lucky consumer will get a chance to buy the well-received Ulefone S1 smartphone at a slashed price of just $9.9.

The Official Ulefone Online Store on AliExpress is currently crammed with a wide selection of high-end smartphones that you can buy without emptying your pocket. For the sake of an instance, there’s a 24% off on the Ulefone Armor 5 smartphone, which usually sells for $269.99.

Launched earlier this year, the Ulefone Armor 5 sports a big 5.85 inches IPS HD+ display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1512 pixels. The phone is housed in an eye-catching polycarbonate body which is further augmented with equally appealing rounded edges.

Ulefone Armor 5
Furthermore, the Armor 5 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P23 MT6763V, 64-bit processor and it packs an ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 700 MHz, 2-Cores GPU, under the hood. The phone offers 4GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 64GB of expandable ROM (up to 256GB).

The phone houses a 13MP+5MP dual camera setup on the back. Up front, there’s an 8MP camera for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a robust 5,000 mAh Lithium-Polymer battery.

The Power 5 smartphone, on the other hand, will set you back just $293.99 on AliExpress. This is a noteworthy 12% reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $364.08, but the sale will only be valid for 5 days.
Ulefone made the long-awaited Power 5 smartphone available to the public in April this year. The phone features a mammoth 6.0 inches IPS, LCD FHD+ (1080 x 2160 pixels) display and sports a leather and metal body design, coupled with rounded edges.

The phone packs MediaTek Helio P23 MT6763, 64-bit processor along with ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 700 MHz, 2-Cores GPU, under the hood. It offers 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB ROM, which can further be expanded up to 256GB.

On the photography front, the Power 5 houses a 21MP+5MP dual camera setup on the back and 8MP + 5MP dual cameras on front. It runs on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and draws its juices from a non-removable 13,000 mAh Lithium-Polymer battery.

Aside from that, the coveted Power series and S series smartphones will be up for grabs bearing heavily discounted price tags. You can follow this link in order to check out the rest of Ulefone-branded smartphones that you can buy at a significantly lowered price on AliExpress.

Get Big Discounts On Ulefone Branded Smartphones

OPPO successfully completes 5G signal tests on a modified Oppo R15 with Snapdragon X50

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Aug 28, 2018

Beginning from 2019, various smartphone manufacturers will start launching phones that can connect to 5G networks and OPPO could be one of the first companies to do so. Today, OPPO has officially announced that it has successfully completed the connection of 5G signaling and data links on a commercially available smartphone.

OPPO has reportedly used a modified version of the OPPO R15 smartphone equipped with Qualcomm X50 5G baseband to test 5G connectivity. The successful 5G connection is based on 3GPP Release 15 NSA standard, using 10MHz bandwidth of 4G LTE Band 5 and 20MHz bandwidth of 5G NR n78 band.

Currently, the n78 band is the world’s most widely used 5G NR band. It could preferably be the world’s first 5G band to be deployed in the coming year. Hence, the said band is of great significance for the commercialization of the first batch of 5G products. OPPO Research Institute president Liu Chang has said that the company will speed up the development of their 5G phones based on the implementation of 5G signaling and data link connection on commercially available devices.

It goes without saying that 5G connectivity will offer better than 4G in all aspect such as speed, stability, reliability and low latency. Hence, 5G devices are expected to offer new experience such as 3D communication, 4K+ video playback, online AR/VR, cloud games and so on.

In May, OPPO had successfully demonstrated the world’s first 5G video call using 3D structured light technology, and the FPGA-based prototyping platform had successfully tested the peak transmission rate of 1.46 Gbps downlink and 160 Mbps uplink.

Now that the Chinese manufacturer has also conducted 5G signal tests on a commercially available device, a 5G OPPO phone from the company may not be far away. At the recently held OPPO R17 launch event, Shen Yiren who is the domestic marketing director of the company had said OPPO could one of the first brand to release 5G smartphones in the market. He had also stated that the company is currently focused on the application of ToF (Time-of-Flight) technology, how 3D information is presented through 5G and the specific and practical application of 5G which includes a combination of AR and VR technologies.

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AliExpress Brands Shopping Week Hosts Poptel Big Sales; Details Inside

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Get 24% Off On Poptel P9000 Max Smartphone Buy Potel P10 Rugged Smartphone At A Dropped Price

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Aug 28, 2018

The AliExpress Brands Shopping Week kicked off on Monday, August 27th. The hotly-anticipated promotion offers customers numerous opportunities to save a considerable amount of money on different products.

In a bid to give its huge fanbase something to cheer about, Poptel has collaborated with AliExpress. Sticking to its reputation for offering excellent products at an unbeatable price, the young, dynamic and fast-growing handset maker is giving up to $60 off on its rugged smartphones including the Poptel P9000 Max and the P10.

Poptel P9000 MAX

The P9000 Max would usually set you back $249.99 on online stores, but you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $189.99 on AliExpress. This noteworthy 24% reduction in the phone’s original asking price will be valid for 5 days.

Aside from taking advantage of the discount, you can save an extra $2 off every $15 by using an additional coupon. You can save $10 more by applying a New User Coupon, Note that you need to be logged in to use the aforesaid coupons.

An absolute bargain at this price, the P9000 MAX sports a 5.5-inch display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It comes with the third generation of Corning Gorilla glass for added protection.

Under the hood, the phone packs a compelling MTK6750V 64bit Octa-core processor along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage so that you never run out of space for storing your favorite content. It houses a 13MP rear-mounted camera and a 5MP front shooter for selfies.

The phone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat OS and is backed by a robust 9000mAh polymer battery that delivers long-lasting time. On top of that, the phone is IP68 waterproof, shockproof and dustproof, which makes it ideal for adventure junkies who like to carry their phones during their outdoor activities.

You can follow this link to buy the Poptel P9000 MAX rugged smartphone and avail the discount which will be valid for the black, orange and green color options. Note that the sale is slated to end in just 5 days.

Poptel P10

Alternatively, you can go for the Poptel P10 rugged smartphone, which normally carries a $229.99 price tag but will be up for grabs at a promotional price of just $189.99 on AliExpress. Apart from saving $40, you can get an extra $8 off every $150 spent and even avail a $10 New User Coupon discount.

The P10 is an irresistible phone that sports a big 5.5-inch display with a screen resolution of 1280 X 640 pixels. The phone is powered by an MT6763 Octa-core 2.0 GHz processor and it offers 4GB of RAM along with 64GB of expandable onboard storage (up to 128GB).

On the photography front, the P10 features a 13MP camera on the back and an 8.0MP front shooter with F2.2 aperture. Moreover, the phone runs on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo OS and draws its juices from a built-in 3600mAh battery.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out the full specification and take advantage of the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Poptel P8

The third rugged smartphone from Potel dubbed the P8 has hit the store shelves today, August 28th. The phone is marketed as the most budget-friendly rugged smartphone that packs the MT6739 quad-core CPU.

The P8 boasts an impressive array of features such as a FaceID unlock and 106dB loudest speaker. Furthermore, the phone comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of ROM memory for super fast reading and writing speed.

The outer layer of the Poptel P8 smartphone is made using Germany Bayer top protective material soft rubber and the phone is housed in a sturdy CNC metal. Apart from being bump and scratch resistant, the phone offers a wonderful touch feel for the user.

The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS that delivers a seamless experience. You can visit this link to check out more details about the recently unveiled Poptel P8 smartphone.

Meizu M8 Lite full specifications listed on TENAA

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Aug 28, 2018

The Meizu M816Q smartphone had popped up with its images on China’s TENAA certification body yesterday. Meizu CEO Jack Wong had recently confirmed that the Meizu X8 and Meizu X16 are the two upcoming phones from the company. Since Meizu M816Q had appeared without any specifications on TENAA yesterday, various tech sites have speculated that it could either be Meizu X8 or Meizu X16. Earlier in this month, a Meizu phone with model number M816H was certified by Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) as Meizu M8 Lite. Hence, it is likely that the M816Q could be the Chinese edition of the Meizu M8 Lite. The M816Q listing on TENAA has now been updated with full specifications through which it can be confirmed that it is low-end smartphone.

The updated TENAA listing of Meizu M8 Lite M816Q reveals that the handset measures 148.09 x 73 x 8.4mm and it weighs 145 grams. The device is fitted with a 5.7-inch display that produces HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 18:9. It receives power from 3,100mAh battery.

The Meizu M8 Lite is fueled by 1.3 GHz quad-core processor that is coupled with 3 GB of RAM. The handset features an internal storage of 32 GB and it is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo. It is equipped with a microSD card slot for additional storage.

The back panel of the M8 Lite features a 13-megapixel rear camera and a fingerprint scanner. For shooting selfies, it is fitted with a front-facing snapper of 5-megapixel.

If the Meizu M8 Lite exists, there is a possibility that the company may also introduce Meizu M8 phone with slightly advanced specifications since it has been approved by EEC body. In the recent past, the EEC has also approved some other Meizu phone such as Meizu C9, Meizu C9 Pro, Meizu Note 9 and Meizu NoteX.

As of this writing, there is no information available on the launch date or pricing of the Meizu M8 Lite. Now that it has made its appearance on TENAA, its launch may not be far away.

Get Up To $70 Off On Select CUBOT-Branded Smartphones On AliExpress

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Aug 28, 2018

Looks like CUBOT fans are in for a treat. If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a CUBOT-branded smartphone without emptying your pocket, we got good news for you.

You can now avail up to $70 off on a wide selection of phones from the Chinese Android smartphones manufacturer. Note that the heavily discounted mobile phones will be up for grabs on CUBOT official store on AliExpress for a limited period of time.

The ‘Brands Shopping Week,’ promotion kicked off on Monday, August 27th, offering several methods for consumers to save a considerable amount of money on high-end smartphones from CUBOT. Keeping in line with that, there are coupon codes that help buyers get an extra $8 off every $150, $2 off every $99, $5 off every $199 and $20 off on every $599 spent.

You can get a 35% off on the well-received CUBOT P20 smartphone that would normally set you back $199.99 on online stores. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $129.99.
The P20 is quite a bargain at this price, given that it sports a mammoth 6.18-inch display with a screen resolution of 2246×1080 pixels. The phone packs a powerful MT6750T, Octa-core, 1.5GHz processor, under the hood and offers 4GB of RAM along with 64GB of onboard storage.

Alternatively, you can go for the equally well-received CUBOT Power smartphone, which can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $199.99. This is a noteworthy reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $249.99.

You end up saving $50 on the MT6763T ( Helio P23), 2.5GHz, Octa-Core processor powered smartphone that comes with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB internal storage. The CUBOT Power smartphone houses a 16.0MP rear-mounted camera and an 8MP front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

Aside from that, you can get $30 off on the CUBOT X18 Plus smartphone that usually carries a $169.99 price tag. In other words, the coveted smartphone can now be yours at a slashed price of just $139.99.

You can receive significant discounts on a slew of other smartphones including the CUBOT KingKong, R9 and R11, just to name a few. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the promotion which is slated to end on August 31st, just follow this link without wasting time.

Buy CUBOT Branded Smartphones At Dropped Price

Oppo Find X pop-up cameras improved with the first update

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 27, 2018

Oppo Find X was announced back in June as the second smartphone with a pop-up camera in order to reach a screen-to-body ratio close to 100 percent. Now, in late August, it is finally getting its first stable update. The firmware is identified with the codename CPH1871EX_11_A.07, it has a weight of 153 MB and it comes through an OTA notification. Just like the previous version, it is based on Android 8.1 Oreo and it is customized by Oppo’s Color OS user interface.

The most important improvements which this new update brings regard the above-mentioned camera department. According to the surfaced info, there are minor optimizations to photo capture, video recording, and various shooting modes, with improvements to camera stability and effect. The new update for the Oppo Find X is also rumored to include the security patch for the month of August, which is the latest one released by Google to improve the security of Android devices.

Given its dimensions, we suggest you download the update while you are connected to a Wi-Fi network. If you still did not receive it, you can try to force its arrival by heading to the Settings, then choosing Device info and Software update. If you get it, let us know if you notice any other improvement by using the comment box below.

TSMC to begin Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 mass production in Q4 2018

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 27, 2018

It seems U.S fabless chipmaker Qualcomm will eventually dump Samsung foundry in favour of the Taiwanese Semi-conductor manufacturing company (TSMC) for the manufacture of the next generation Snapdragon 800-series chipset. That is if the report by Taiwan’s Central News Agency is anything to go by.

The report alleges that the Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC that is expected to power 2019 flagship smartphones, likely called Snapdragon 855 will be manufactured by TSMC. It went further to reveal that Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chip orders are projected to account for 8% of TSMC’s total revenues in 2019. This will no doubt boost the foundry’s overall revenue for next year.

The chipset will be manufactured using the new TSMC 7nm manufacturing process and according to an earlier statement by TSMC CEO CC Wei, the foundry entered volume production of 7nm chips in the second quarter of 2018. While mass production is expected to commence in the fourth and final quarter of the year. The stipulated timeframe is consistent with Qualcomm’s recent disclosure on its upcoming system-on-chip. The U.S company confirmed that it is already in the sampling phase earlier this month, with a number of original equipment manufacturers already provided with prototypes that they’re currently testing.

In addition to grabbing the juicy Qualcomm orders, the report also cited investors as indicating that TSMC will remain as Apple’s contract chipmaker in 2019 as the foundry has obtained orders for the iPhones series next year. The Taiwanese chipmaker was also revealed to have grabbed 7nm chip orders from AMD.

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Xiaomi TV teases upcoming event for August 28 on Weibo; New Mi TV coming?

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 27, 2018

Xiaomi TV official Weibo handle has released a new poster which hints at an event coming up on August 28. The event is tagged “Xiaomi TV strategy conference” and the company is expected to announce a couple of new products during the event which is just hours away. However, it is unclear what the company has to offer but there is the possibility of a new Xiaomi TV dropping on that day.

The Mi brand has a long line of TV models to its name. There is the flagship Mi TV 4 series and the less expensive Mi TV 4C, Mi TV 4S and 4A series. The brand released the Mi TV 4A 50-inch model earlier this year with a recommended retail price of 2199 yuan which has dropped to 1799 yuan since the middle of this month. This model is the sixth in the Mi TV 4A series which also has 32-inch, 43-inch, 49-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch models. The company also launched its largest TV yet, the Mi TV 4 (75 inches) about three months back. There have also been releases within this year from the Mi TV 4C, 4S and 4X series.

We doubt if Xiaomi will add another model to the Mi TV 4 series so early except it comes with some spectacular technology. So, we expect some interesting announcements. We’ll keep you updated on the outcome of the conference here on Gizmochina.

POCOPHONE F1 arrives Europe for €330, to launch in 40 more countries

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