Huawei Nova 3i vs Huawei P20 Lite: Specs Comparison

Get A Big Discount On Haier U55H7000 55 Inch UHD Smart TV On GeeKmaxi

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Jul 29, 2018

If you like enjoying theatre movies effect without stepping outside the comfort of your home, we got good news for you. Sporting a mammoth 55-inches screen, the Haier U55H7000 55 Pulgadas UHD smart TV brings an unparalleled big-screen viewing experience to you at home.

Aside from that, the U55H7000 55 Pulgadas UHD smart TV allows you to watch 4K online videos on Netflix on a larger-than-life screen. On top of that, the Haier TV is capable of transmitting DVB-T/T2/S/S2/C TV signal with just the help of a built-in antenna.

If you’re interested in getting your hands on the U55H7000 55 Pulgadas UHD Smart TV, you’d normally have to shell out €799 (about $932) on GeeKmaxi, but the German online retailer will be selling it at a dropped price of just €659, which converts roughly to about $769.

While the reduction in the Haier-branded smart TV’s retail price will only be valid for a limited period of time, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of more money without breaking much of a sweat. All you need to do to get an additional $40 off is to apply coupon code ‘XJ33J3SH’ during the checkout process.

In other words, you can bring your already reduced grand total further down to just €619 (about $722) simply by applying the coupon at the time of checking out. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the coupon is slated to expire on August 25th.

Despite bearing a considerably reduced price tag, the U55H7000 55 Pulgadas UHD smart TV supports wireless internet connection. It can also be connected to your smart devices via Bluetooth in a bid to enable file transfer or attach a Bluetooth speaker or gamepad.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount before the promo comes to an end. Also, you can use the above-mentioned coupon and save more money.

Rollable Solar Charger on kickstarter will keep your gadgets topped up for an entire day

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Jul 28, 2018

For persons who are always on the move or are domiciled in an area where the power supply isn’t efficient, Solar chargers are gradually becoming an important product. Not only do they provide extra power for your compatible gadgets, they can be refuelled simply by direct sunlight. One snag has been the bulky nature of the power banks especially since the solar panels are usually flat. However, a new solar charger has just been launched on Kickstarter which addresses the issue of portability. The device is dubbed SOUL Solar scroll and as the name suggests, the solar panel can be rolled up like a scroll.

SOUL Solar scroll features a military grade rollable solar panel with an integrated battery to charge your devices on the go. The gadget is equipped with the most advanced, durable and flexible panel that is built to last. It is also lightweight despite packing a 5200mAh battery, weighing just 300g. The gadget is also equipped 5V/2A output which can deliver quick charger to your gadgets. The solar charger can deliver charge to more than one device all day long.

The solar charger has a single output point. Also, you can charge the battery using the solar panel or through a 1A adapter. It takes between 4-6 hours to achieve full charger using the solar panel but the AC adapter delivers full charger for the power bank’s battery in just 2-3 hours. The device also comes with a multi-color LED indicator that changes colour at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% full charge.

The device is presently available for funding on Kickstarter for $100 and the funding has since gone past the minimum numbers of backers that are needed for the project to proceed. The device is estimated to start shipping in November and delivery is worldwide.

Xiaomi POCOPHONE F1 Bluetooth certification reveals camera specs

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 28, 2018

Xiaomi has a new flagship smartphone in development. Unlike its other phones which launch under the Redmi or Mi brand, this upcoming device will launch under a new brand called POCOPHONE. The device is called the POCOPHONE F1 and it has gotten its Bluetooth certification.

The Bluetooth certification page which confirms the phone’s model number as M1805E10A and its processor as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with a liquid cooling system also reveals some important details about its cameras.

According to the description, the POCOPHONE F1 has a 12MP + 5MP dual camera setup on its rear. The primary sensor has a 1.4µm large pixel size and dual pixel autofocus. This camera configuration is lower than that of the Mi 8 which has 12MP + 12MP dual cameras.

For the front camera, the POCOPHONE F1 will have a 20MP sensor along with a technology called SuperPixel. SuperPixel combines details from four different pixels into a single large one. The result is supposed to be a picture with less noise, more light, and an overall better quality. It also mentions being great in low-light conditions.

Another info mentioned in the description is that the phone has an infrared illuminator and an infrared camera for face unlock. This is the same unlock mechanism on the Mi 8, so it will work the same way. With the infrared illuminator and infrared scanner, you will be able to unlock your phone in the dark just as you do in broad daylight.

A leaked hands-on video already confirmed the phone will have a notch. The notch will house the camera and the IR setup for face unlock as well as other sensors and most probably a notification LED. The certification page also confirms the POCOPHONE is running MIUI 10 and not MIUI 9 like the version that was submitted at the FCC.

FCC documents have revealed the POCOPOPHONE will come with 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage. It is also expected to be one of the cheapest Snapdragon 845 phones in the market according to leaker Roland Quandt.

Earlier this week, he revealed the pricing in Eastern Europe is put at €420 (~$490) for the 64GB model and €460 (~$537) for the 128GB version. Compare that to the OnePlus 6 (6GB + 64GB) that sells for €519 (~$605). However, that isn’t the cheapest price for the POCOPHONE F1.

So. Pocophone F1 might be even cheaper than I said before. Eastern EU dealer has it for less than 390 Euro – which sounds insane, if it really is using an SDM845.

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) July 26, 2018

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New Honor Note 10 poster teases stereo speakers, pre-order is live

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 28, 2018

Huawei’s Honor sub-brand is preparing for the launch of its latest flagship – the Note 10. The phablet has been in the news for about a month and will be officially unveiled on Tuesday.

Honor has released a new poster that teases a feature not mentioned in the TENAA listing. The new poster shows a block of melting ice with two speakers inside. We believe this means the Honor Note 10 will come with stereo speakers.

The Honor Note 8 released in 2016 doesn’t have stereo speakers, so this is definitely a big deal. Honor has made a smart decision by upgrading the audio since it is a large device which will mostly be used for playing games and watching videos.

The Honor Note 10 will come with a 6.95-inch AMOLED display and a Kirin 970 processor. It will be available in multiple storage variants such as 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM, 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM, 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM, and 8GB RAM + 512GB ROM.

The phone will have 16MP + 24MP dual rear cameras and a 13MP selfie camera. Out of the box, it will run EMUI 8.2 based on Android 8.1 Oreo and pack a massive 5000mAh battery. Leaks have shown that it will come in multiple color variants including a Rolls Royce Edition but TENAA only mentions two color variants – black and blue.

The phone is already available for pre-order on Huawei’s Vmall online store. However, only the 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM and 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM variants are available. The page also confirms the two available colors are Magic Night Black and Phantom Blue.

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BlackBerry BBE100 will arrive as the BlackBerry KEY² LE

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 28, 2018

It has been nearly two months since TCL announced the BlackBerry KEY². However, a new info from last week revealed that there may be a second BlackBerry phone with a physical QWERTY keyboard launching this year too.

According to Evan Blass, there is a device which goes by the codename BlackBerry Luna and has the same form factor has the BlackBerry KEY². He posted a picture of the rear of the device and it does look like the KEY². It even has dual rear cameras too.

In his tweet, he mentioned the device is also known as the “KEY² Lite” but apparently, that isn’t the official name. Another popular leaker, Roland Quandt has found the name of the device along with some key info that provides more details.

The upcoming BBE100 from BlackBerry will be called BlackBerry Key2 LE says the FCC. pic.twitter.com/kP0ekhJaR6

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) July 27, 2018

In a tweet he posted yesterday, he mentioned that an upcoming phone with model number BBE100 will be called BlackBerry KEY² LE according to info from the FCC. He also adds a picture as proof. The image shows the device’s name, model number which is actually BBE100-5, and product number (PRD-65005-700).

If you have been following the news about upcoming BlackBerry devices, you should recognize that model number. As a matter of fact, a device with a similar model number was seen on Geekbench before the KEY² launched. The model number of that device is BBE100-2 and it comes with a Snapdragon 660 processor like the KEY². However, instead of 6GB of RAM, it has 4GB of RAM.

Blackberry BBE100-2 (BlackBerry KEY² LE) Geekbench

Both the BBE100-5 seen at the FCC and the BBE100-2 that appeared on Geekbench months ago are just different market models of the same device. The KEY², for example, has model number BBF100 but the variants sold in Europe has the model number BBF100-1, while the one sold in North America and Latin America has model number BBF100-2 and so on.

In conclusion, the BlackBerry KEY² LE will come with the same processor as the BlackBerry KEY² and not a less powerful chipset. However, it will come with less RAM. Storage is unknown but there is a high chance it will have a 64GB ROM and not 32GB. Other specs should be the same too.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition translucent back in official pictures

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Jul 28, 2018

Since the launch of the Mi 8 Explorer Edition in May, the device has not been in circulation. But Xiaomi hinted that it would make the sleek device available on July 30 via Xiaomi Mall. Talking about sleekness, the company also released a couple of official pictures of the phone to promote the model.

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition features a translucent glass back which shows the internal components in a beautiful way. It was revealed after the phone’s unveiling that the translucent back isn’t showing the real internals. Owners of the Mi 8SE and Mi 8 could also get the third-party protective case that looks like the translucent back of the Mi 8 Explorer Edition. That just can’t be like the real deal anyway. Going further, the There is no fingerprint sensor at the back instead, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition has an on-screen fingerprint reader that enables users to unlock the phone by touch the screen which then scans their fingerprint using the sensor that is embedded in its display. Xiaomi claims that since the display of the phone is equipped with a highly sensitive pressure sensor, it can instantly scan and unlock the phone by touching on the screen gently. Hence, a user does not require to press harder on the screen to unlock it. The device also supports Face ID.

As stated, the device will be on Xiaomi Mall from July 30 for just 3,699 yuan (~$545) price tag. This is not a bad price as the device can’t be considered too expensive. To compare, the Mi 8 6GB + 256GB version comes in at 3,299 yuan (~$486) whereas the Mi 8 Explorer edition is available in 8GB + 128GB combo.

Huawei Nova 3i vs Xiaomi Mi A2: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jul 28, 2018

Upper mid-range smartphones are slowly becoming more popular than flagships, thanks to their great cameras and a new category of chipsets by Qualcomm and other SoC manufacturers which are high-end but not flagship-level. Huawei Nova 3i and Xiaomi Mi A2 are the latest devices in this category and they promise to provide a premium experience to most of the users without having to spend much. So, let’s compare Huawei Nova 3i vs Xiaomi Mi A2 to see which is the one that deserves your attention.

Huawei Nova 3i vs Xiaomi Mi A2

	Huawei Nova 3i	Xiaomi Mi A2
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157.6 x 75.2 x 7.6 mm, 169 grams	158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm, 166 grams
DISPLAY	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD	5,99 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, 18:9 ratio, LTPS IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB, micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI 8.2	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android One
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 16 and 2 MP f/2.2 Dual 24 and 2 MP front camera	Dual 12 and 20 MP, f/1.8 20 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	3340 mAh	3000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Huawei Nova 3i vs Xiaomi Mi A2: Design

Phones are not only about hardware and performance, but they are getting more beautiful every day. Huawei Nova 3i is definitely one of the most beautiful smartphones in its segment and it is way more attractive than the Xiaomi Mi A2. It has a flagship-like design with a glass back and an aluminum frame, and even a very high screen-to-body ratio. It is also available in gradient hues! Xiaomi Mi A2 has a classic full metal unibody design that isn’t very attractive if you are looking for a stylish phone. So, between these two Huawei Nova 3i is the better looking device.

Display

If you choose the Huawei Nova 3i you will also get a big phablet-like display but with a notch. It has more pixels but it is also bigger, so the level of detail will not change that much. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi A2 has a smaller display but a very good viewing quality and comes without a notch. Anyways, the difference between these panels is not very noticeable, and on midrange devices, displays are all the same, more or less. Let’s consider it a draw, just choose by basing on your personal size preferences.

Huawei Nova 3i vs Xiaomi Mi A2: Specs & Software

One of the most important advantages of the Xiaomi Mi A2 is surely the hardware and software department. It has a very solid chipset, the Snapdragon 660 by Qualcomm paired with up to 6 GB of RAM. Further, it has Android One, a stock version of the operating system which is lighter than custom user interfaces and providing better performance. So this phone is definitely the winner when it comes to speed and multi-tasking. However, its opponent is still very competitive with its new Kirin 710 chipset. But personally, we would go with the Mi A2.

Huawei Nova 3i vs Xiaomi Mi A2: Camera

Besides performing better, Xiaomi Mi A2 has also a better dual camera setup on its backside. With 20 and 12 MP resolutions as well as a f/1.8 aperture, Xiaomi Mi A2 is one of the best midrange devices in terms of camera quality, at least on the paper. Further, it has a powerful 20 MP front camera. Huawei Nova 3i is surely inferior with its 16 + 2 MP dual camera, but we believe it will be able to shoot better selfies thanks to its dual front camera with 24 and 2 MP resolutions. In a few words, Xiaomi Mi A2 has a better rear camera and Huawei Nova 3i has a better selfie camera.

Battery

Huawei Nova 3i has a bigger battery with a 3340 mAh, but the capacity is not everything to evaluate the potential battery life of a phone. We will let you know more when we personally review this phone because given that Qualcomm SoCs are often optimized very well (and given the presence of the stock Android One), Xiaomi Mi A2 may feature a similar battery life even though its battery is smaller. Also, note that Mi A2 has Quick Charge 3.0 which charges the battery faster. You can actually check out our Honor Play review from here!

Huawei Nova 3i vs Xiaomi Mi A2: Price

You can currently purchase the Huawei Nova 3i for about €350/$406, while Xiaomi Mi A2 starts from €249/$291. I pick Xiaomi Mi A2 as the winner of the comparison because of its awesome camera and a high value for money.

Huawei Nova 3i vs Xiaomi Mi A2: PROs and CONS

Huawei Nova 3i

PROs

Bigger display
Better design
Bigger battery
Dual selfie camera

CONS

Costlier

Xiaomi Mi A2

PROs

Android One
Better performance
Amazing rear camera
More affordable

CONS

Unimpressive design

Buy The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Smartphone For Only $219.99 On Banggood

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Jul 28, 2018

Xiaomi made its hotly-anticipated Mi A2 Lite smartphone available to the public earlier this month. Much to the delight of the Chinese handset maker, the phone became an instant hit among Xiaomi fans after hitting the store shelves.

Taking its skyrocketing popularity into consideration, Banggood is doling out a big discount on the Mi A2 Lite’s retail price in a bid to give buyers who are on a tight budget a chance to get their hands on the well-received smartphone. Let’s check out the details.

You’d normally have to shell out a fortune to buy the Mi A2 Lite smartphone. But the Chinese online store that assures the best bang for your buck is giving a 15% off on the phone’s original asking price of $259.99.

In other words, you can save $40 on the black color version of the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite 4G smartphone on Banggood. Despite bearing a heavily discounted price tag, this global version of the phone is nothing short of exceptional since it boasts an array of impressive features and specifications.

At the lowered price, you get a big 5.84 inches IPS, LCD, FHD+ (1080 x 2280 pixels) display with the Xiaomi Mi A2 smartphone. It is housed in a robust metal body, which is further enhanced with eye-catching rounded edges and an equally appealing 2.5D curved glass screen.

Under the hood, the Mi A2 Lite packs a powerful Snapdragon 625 Octa-core, Up to 2.0Ghz processor along with an Adreno 506, 650MHz GPU. It offers 4GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of onboard storage to ensure you never run out of space to store your favorite music, videos and other multimedia files.

Furthermore, the Mi A2 Lite houses a 12.0MP+5.0MP dual camera setup with PDAF technology, ƒ/2.2 aperture, large 1.25μm pixels, AI Portrait mode, and Depth mode on the back. Up front, there’s a 5.0MP camera with ƒ/2.0 large aperture, 67.9° wide-angle lens, HDR, AI-powered portrait mode, Beautify 4.0, Face recognition for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out the full specification and take advantage of the discount. It is worth noting that the promo is likely to end soon.

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

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Jul 28, 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the Xiaomi Mi A2 without emptying your pocket, you have come to the right place. We’ll divulge details about online stores that are currently selling the coveted phablet at an affordable price.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Phablet on GearBest

The global edition of the Mi A2 would normally set you back a pretty penny, but thankfully GearBest is doling out big discounts on 3 versions of the power-packed phablet. First off, you can go for the 4GB RAM/32GB ROM version by following this link.

The aforesaid variant is currently up for grabs for just $259.99 on GearBest. This is a noteworthy 9% reduction in the device’s original selling price. On top of that, you can choose from 3 different color versions including black, light sky blue and gold. This promo will be valid for 2 days.

Likewise, you can go for the 4GB RAM/64GB ROM alternative if you’re willing to shell out $289.99. GearBest is giving 5% discount on the device’s retail price. With just 360 pieces remaining for the Flash Sale price, the promo will come to an end in 2 days. You can visit this link to receive the discount.

The Chinese online store is also offering a significant 5% off on the 6GB RAM/128GB ROM version of the Mi A2 4G phablet, bringing its retail price down to just $339.99. Regrettably, there were only 349 pieces left for the Flash Sale and the promo is slated to end in 2 days so follow this link to avail the discount without wasting time.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Phablet on Banggood

Banggood maintains its reputation for providing the best bang for your buck by giving massive discounts on a slew of high-end smartphones, phablets, and other gadgets. Keeping in line with this, the site is offering the best price for 2 different versions of the Mi A2 phablet.

The 3GB RAM/32GB ROM version of the phablet will be up for grabs bearing a price tag of $189.99 on Banggood. Moreover, you can choose from gold, black and gold color versions. You can follow this link to activate the ‘Alert Me On Arrival’ button.

The 4GB RAM/64GB ROM version, on the other hand, is currently up for grabs bearing a dropped price tag of $219.99. It is worth noting that Banggood, is giving a noteworthy 15% off on the phablet’s retail price of $259.99.

You can head straight to this link in order to take advantage of the discount. Note that the discount will only be valid for the black color version of the Mi A2 phablet.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Phablet on GeekBuying

Deemed as an ideal online store to find China’s best electronics, GeekBuying offers a wide range of Android phones, TV box, RC quadcopter, tablet PCs and lots more at a reasonable price. You can even pre-order the 4GB RAM/32GB ROM version of the Mi A2 phablet at a reduced price of just $249.99 by visiting this link.

Note that the device normally sells for $259.99. The device will be shipping from HongKong warehouse in 17 days.

Similarly, the 4GB RAM/64GB ROM version of the Mi A2 phablet is available for pre-order on GeekBuying. More importantly, the site will be giving buyers an opportunity to get their hands on the phablet at a presale price of just $275.99.

The device’s usual selling price of $289.99, but GeekBuying is giving $14 off on the device’s retail price. You can visit this link in order to avail the discount before it comes to an end.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Phablet on CooliCool

The 4GB RAM/32GB ROM version of the Mi A2 phablet is currently up for pre-order at a lowered price of just $239.99 on CooliCool. The Chinese online electronics store is giving a big discount on the device’s regular selling price of $299.99 and you can visit this link to receive this discount.

Alternatively, you can go for the 4GB RAM/64GB ROM version of the Mi A2 phablet if you’re willing to spend just $279.99. You can grab this 15% discount on the Mi A2’s original selling price by following this link before it goes back to the retail price of $329.99.

If you’re interested in buying the bigger 6GB RAM/128GB ROM alternative, you can visit this link. This version normally sells for $369.99, but thanks to a 14% discount on its selling price, you can now buy it for just $319.99.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Phablet on Giztop

You can buy the 4GB RAM/32GB ROM variant of the Xiaomi Mi A2 phablet at a modest price of $239 on Giztop. Equipped with the Snapdragon 660 Octa-Core AIE chipset, up to 2.2GHz processor, this variant is available in black color version. You can visit this link for details.

The black-tinted, 4GB RAM/64GB ROM version of the phablet will set you back $269 on Giztop. This is a reasonable price tag the version is carrying, especially taking its powerful specifications into consideration. All you need to do is head to this link in order to buy it.

If you’re interested in buying the 6GB RAM/64GB ROM version of the Xiaomi Mi A2 phablet, then simply visit this link. The feature-laden phablet is quite a bargain at this heavily reduced price tag, given that it offers ample RAM and a hearty onboard storage space.

The black color version with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage carries a price sticker of $349 on Giztop. Aside from that, you get a 5.99-inch LCD IPS 2.5D curved glass screen, FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2160×1080 pixels.

The phablet comes with an Adreno 512 650MHz GPU to provide uninterrupted gaming and video watching experience. Moreover, it sports 12MP+20MP dual camera setup on the back and a 20MP front shooter with Sony IMX376 Sensor for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

You can visit this link to check out the full specification and buy this hefty version of the Xiaomi Mi A2 on Giztop.

Buy Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite 4G Phablet For Just $219.99 On GearBest

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Jul 28, 2018

Xiaomi unveiled the much talked about Mi A2 Lite phablet at an event in Spain earlier this month. The phone saw immense success as it packed the right hardware at the right price with the addition of MIUI UI powered Android 8.1 Oreo OS, which guarantees quicker software updates as compared to a slew of other phablets.

Despite bearing an affordable price tag, the Mi A2 Lite failed to garner demand among smartphone enthusiasts who are on a tight budget. But much to the delight of these cost-conscious buyers, GearBest is giving a 10% off on the phablet’s original asking price.

As a result, you can now buy the Xiaomi-branded phablet at a dropped price of $219.99. This is a considerable reduction, given that the Mi A2 Lite boasts an array of jaw-dropping specs and features that are usually associated with phablets carrying steep price tags.

The recently announced phablets sports a mammoth 5.84 inches IPS, LCD, FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. The device is housed in a sturdy metal body, which is further augmented with eye-catching rounded edges.

Moreover, the Mi A2 Lite phablet packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa Core 2.0GHz processor along with an equally robust Qualcomm Adreno 506 GPU, under the hood. It offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM storage so that you never run out of space to store your favorite music, videos, and other multimedia files.

On the photography front, the phablet houses a 12.0MP + 5.0MP dual camera set up on the back, and a 5.0MP front camera with 2280 x 1080 high resolutions for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. It is backed by a built-in 4000mAh Li-ion battery that delivers up to 340 hours of standby time.

You can choose from 3 color options including black, light sky blue, and gold. On the downside, there were only 28 pieces of the black, 318 pieces of the light sky blue and 377 pieces of the gold color version left at the time of writing.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in checking out more details about the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite phablet. You can also take advantage of the discount which will only be valid for 2 days.

Get 10% Off On Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite 4G Phablet On GearBest

Samsung announces its 2nd-gen ultra-thin, power efficient 8GB RAM chips for upcoming flagships

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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.

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OPPO R17 could be the mysterious OPPO phone at TENAA

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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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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Michele Ingelido

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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.