Realme 2 smartphone to launch in India on August 28

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Aug 21, 2018

Following the success of Realme 1, the Oppo‘s sub-brand split up from its parent company to become an independent brand. Now, Realme is prepping up to launch the Realme 2, the successor of Realme 1 that was launched earlier this year.

The company has sent out media invites for the Realme 2 launch event, which is scheduled to take place in India on 28th August. Recently, the firm teased a couple of features of the upcoming phone, including the notched display and dual rear cameras.

Today, the company has confirmed that the phone will be backed by a 4,230mAh battery, which is an upgrade compared to the 3,300mAh battery on its predecessor.

Recently, the phone’s retail box and press renders were leaked online, which had revealed both the features that the company teased. The leaked render also confirms that there’ll be a fingerprint sensor on the back panel, unlike the Realme 1.

Currently, no more information is available regarding the phone. However, it is being speculated that the phone will carry a 6.23-inch Full HD+ display and pack MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60 processor — the same one that powers the Realme 1 and the newly announced Oppo F9 and F9 Pro. There’ll be a couple of variants of the phone, based on the memory configuration, which is believed to go up to 6GB.

While there’s no information about the phone’s pricing, we are confident that it’ll definitely be priced under Rs. 20,000 (approximately $285) to take on the likes of recently launched Xiaomi Mi A2. However, to know the phone’s specifications, pricing, and availability details, we’ll have to wait for the company to officially unveil the device, which doesn’t seem far away.

To recall, the Realme 1 comes with a 6-inch Full-HD+ display and is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 SoC clocked at 2GHz with a dual-core AI-specific chip. It features a 13-megapixel rear camera and 8-megapixel front snapper. It runs on Android Oreo-based ColorOS and is fuelled by a 3,410mAh battery.

360 N7 Pro Hands on pictures: Premium mid-range phone at its best

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 21, 2018

When 360 Mobiles announced the N6 Pro last year, the smartphone was said to have ticked all the boxes to emerge as the premium midrange king. The 360 N7 Pro seems to continue from where its predecessor left off and even adds more features to position the device ahead of its predecessor. The device is indeed a premium midrange phone at its best as can be seen on the specs table. Also, the design is superb, a flawless beauty the N7 Pro is, as can be seen from the hands-on pictures which we bring you in this article.

The 360 N7 Pro is one of the few mid-range models which come with an all-glass body and you’ll agree this usually accords a classy look to the model. The device features a metal fuselage and a premium glass covering at the back. This joins the fullscreen glass display up at the front. The phone adopts a 5.99-inch FHD+ screen with a 2160x1080pixels resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. The beautiful design is highlighted on the model with a red paint job on the metal fuselage on all four sides while the glass panel at the front and rear come in black. There is also a variant painted in black all around.

The N7 Pro is different from its predecessor in the arrangement of its rear shooters. While the N6 Pro dual cameras are aligned vertically at the centre, the N7 Pro is arranged horizontally at the top left corner with the LED flash at the side. The device equally packs a fingerprint sensor at the rear mounted at the centre. The rear cameras adopt a split design and are not stacked in the same housing as on the N6 Pro and N7 Lite. The 360 brand name and logo are also stamped at the bottom part of the back panel. In addition, the N7 Pro has a USB-C port and despite having a thin build, it still packs a 3.5mm audio jack at the top edge.

The premium mid-range model is bundled along with a silicon protective case, tempered glass protection for the display, an adapter and USB-C cable as well as a complimentary earphone inside its retail packaging box. You can read our 360 N7 Pro launch article for more details. Meanwhile, find more hands-on pictures of the smartphone below.

Oppo F9 with Waterdrop display and 4GB RAM debuts in India for Rs. 19,990

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Jeet

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Aug 21, 2018

Today, at a launch event in India, along with the Oppo F9 Pro, the Chinese company also launched its stripped-down variant, the Oppo F9.

In comparison with the F9 Pro, there are few differences in the F9, including the memory and the camera sensor. It lacks Oppo‘s proprietary VOOC flash charging and comes with slightly different gradient colors.

The Oppo F9 flaunts a 6.3-inch Full HD+ Waterdrop display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 19.5:9 screen aspect ratio, similar to the F9 Pro. Under the hood, this is too is powered by the MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core 12nm processor — the same chipset that powers Oppo Realme 1.

It comes with 4GB RAM while the F9 Pro packs 6GB RAM. It packs 64GB internal storage and has a microSD card slot for expanding the capacity up to 256GB. Coming to the camera, there’s a dual-camera sensor with a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor.

On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 16-megapixel shooter for taking selfies. In comparison, the F9 Pro sports a 25-megapixel front-facing snapper. It also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and retains the 3.5mm headphone jack.

The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own custom interface ColorOS 5.2 which comes with some advanced features such as Smart Bar, in order to offer a smoother experience to users.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Bluetooth 4.2, FM radio, MicroUSB 2.0, and GPS. The phone is fuelled by a 3,500mAh battery but doesn’t come with the VOOC flash charging support.

In India, the Oppo F9 smartphone is priced at Rs. 19,990, which roughly converts to $287. Just like the F9 Pro, the phone will be available for purchase in India from 31st August through online stores as well as offline retailers across the country.

Other Launches Today:

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360 N7 Pro launched with a premium design, Snapdragon 710; 360 N7 Lite also official!

Oppo F9 Pro with Waterdrop Display and VOOC Charging launched in India for Rs. 23,990 ($344)

Xiaomi Poco F1 specs, price rumor roundup: All that has been revealed ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 21, 2018

Xiaomi Poco F1 smartphone is launching tomorrow. It is the first phone that will introduce Xiaomi’s new sub-brand named Poco. Recent reports suggest that the new brand has been established to offer customers to offer performance-oriented smartphones at affordable pricing. Most of the currently available affordable flagship phones such as OnePlus 6 and Honor 10 are priced between Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 40,000 in India. However, it is speculated that the highest configuration variant of the Poco F1 would be priced under Rs. 30,000. Here is all that is known about the Poco F1 smartphone.

Design

From the front, the Poco F1 handset appears looks like the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone that was unveiled in China few months ago. In other words, it borrows the notched display design from the Mi 8. The handset features a wider notch because it not only houses the selfie camera and but IR camera too with flood illuminator. Also, instead of the S-AMOLED screen on the Mi 8, Xiaomi has employed IPS LCD panel display on the Poco F1.

The Mi 8 smartphone features a glass rear, but the affordable Poco F1 is fitted with a polycarbonate rear. The vertical dual camera and a fingerprint scanner are positioned on the rear shell of the F1.

Specifications and Features

The Poco F1 is expected to house a 6.18-inch IPS LCD screen that will offer an aspect ratio of 18.7:9 and Full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 845 chipset is accompanied by liquid cooling technology for maintaining the internal temperature while performing processor intensive tasks on the phone. Moreover, it is expected to arrive with a big battery of 4,000mAh capacity that will carry support Quick Charge 3.0.

Here are the rumored storage and color variants of the Xiaomi Poco F1:

64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM – Russo Red, Steel Blue, Graphite Black and Gradient

128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM – Russo Red, Steel Blue, Graphite Black and Gradient

256 GB storage + 8 GB RAM – Steel Blue, Graphite Black, Gradient and Armoured (Kevlar)

The 6 GB RAM and 8 GB RAM variants of the Poco F1 have surfaced on Geekbench benchmarking platform with impressive single-core and multi-core scores. Hence, it appears that the powerful SD845 chipset coupled with a long-lasting battery will allow the Poco F1 to deliver unmatched flagship performance. No wonder the Chinese manufacturer is teasing the smartphone with taglines like “master of speed” and “blazing speed at all times.”

The dual camera setup of the Poco Fi is expected to feature a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. For shooting selfies, it could be featuring a 20-megapixel frontal camera. The front and rear cameras of the Poco F1 are expected to carry numerous AI features for optimized photo shooting experience.

The Android 8.1 Oreo OS overlaid with Xiaomi’s proprietary ROM, most likely MIUI 10 will come preinstalled on the smartphone. It will be coming with usual connectivity features such as dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack.

Pricing

The 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM variant of the Xiaomi Poco F1 is rumored to be priced around Rs. 25,000. This indicates that the base model of the phone may cost around Rs. 22,000 whereas the model with 256 GB storage + 8 GB RAM may arrive with a pricing of Rs. 29,000. Apart from Mi.com, Flipkart will be the only third-party retailer that will be selling the Poco F1 smartphone in India.

Xiaomi is currently the number one smartphone brand in India thanks to mid-range Redmi and Redmi Note series phones. With the arrival of the affordable Poco F1, the Chinese manufacturer could be aiming to make it big in the flagship market in India which will make it possible to increase its market share in the country.

What’s your opinion on the Xiaomi Poco F1? Will it able to destroy the flagship market? Let us know your thoughts by adding your comments below.

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Oppo F9 with Waterdrop display and 4GB RAM debuts in India for Rs. 19,990

360 N7 Pro launched with a premium design, Snapdragon 710; 360 N7 Lite also official!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 21, 2018

Chinese tech company 360 Mobiles has today unveiled two of its latest smartphone in a conference held in Beijing, China. The 360 N7 Pro joined by the N7 Lite took centre stage during the event. As the names suggest, the N7 Pro comes with a more studded specs line up than the N7 Lite which looks to be a trimmed down variant. The N7 Pro’s main highlight lies in its large battery as well as security features on the software and hardware end and it takes over from the N6 Pro that was launched last year. Let’s take a look at its full specifications.

360 N7 Lite Design & Specification

The 360 N7 Pro appearance is spearheaded by a double-sided glass design. The device sports a 5.99-inch Full-screen display with an FHD+ resolution and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The phone also has a metal frame wrapped around by glass panels at the front and back just like the N6 Pro. The design includes the use of two colour schemes. One of the design utilises a black colour with the frame having a red colour accent. The 360 N7 Pro comes with a quad camera design. The front dual cameras are located at the left side of the earpiece. At the back, the dual camera utilises a slit design and are tilted to the left side aligned horizontally with an LED flash at the side.

The 360 N7 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset paired with 6GB of LPDDR4X memory while there is 64GB of internal storage onboard. There is equally a 128GB storage variant. Keeping the lights on is a 4000mAh battery with support for the 18W fast charge. The phone also comes with a USB Type-C charging port while the 3.5mm audio jack is still retained.

As for the camera configuration, the N7 Pro rear camera setup is a 12MP + 20MP combo while at the front there is a 16MP lens combined with a professional depth of field lens. The 360 N7 Pro also comes with several new features such as AI anti-blur, AI smart exposure and AI beauty. Still, on artificial intelligence, the 360 7 Pro also supports real-time AI voice translation which uses a multi-language translation engine and can translate multiple languages. There is also an AI image translation feature which can easily solve the translation difficulties of English road signs and documents. In addition, the device packs a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for unlocking the device. There is also facial recognition which can be used specifically for application unlock.

Pricing & Availability

As for the price, the 360 N7 Pro with 6GB RAM + 64GB storage is priced at 1999 yuan ( around $292) while the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model is priced at 2299 yuan (~$335). The model is presently open for reservations while online sales will commence on August 23 and offline sales on August 28.

360 N7 Lite

The 360 N7 Lite is known as a thousand yuan AI flagship because of its premium build, AI feature and affordable pricing which is just a little above 1000 yuan. The device features the same screen size and quality as the premium mid-ranger N7 Pro. It sports a 5.99-inch Full-screen display with a resolution of 2160x1080pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. It has a fully symmetrical double-sided 2.5D glass design and is available in Phantom Black colour only.

Thus, the N6 Lite is still a worthy premium mid-range model as it is equally powered by a Snapdragon 660 AIE processor. The device comes in several memory options but the topmost model has 6GB of LPDDR4X memory and 128GB of internal storage. There is equally a 4GB+32GB and 4GB+64GB versions.

On the camera end, the N7 Lite packs a single 8MP front camera with smart beauty support while at the back, there is a 13MP+2MP AI dual camera setup. As stated, the camera design distinguishes the N7 Lite from the Pro version as the to sensors are in a single housing and the LED flash is located o the left side unlike on the N7 Pro. Going further, the device packs a large 4050mAh battery with 18W fast charge support. The 360 N7 Lite also supports face recognition, portable translation, and Game mode 3.0.

In terms of pricing, 360 N7 Lite 4+32GBversion has a 1,199 yuan (~$175) price tag while the 4+64GB version sells for 1499 yuan ($218). The 6+128GB version sells for 1799 yuan ($262). The models are already on reservations and the sales itinerary is similar to the N7 Pro.

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Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 5.1 Plus goes official in India; Specifications, features and pricing

Oppo F9 Pro with Waterdrop Display and VOOC Charging launched in India for Rs. 23,990 ($344)

Oppo F9 with Waterdrop display and 4GB RAM debuts in India for Rs. 19,990

Oppo F9 Pro with Waterdrop Display and VOOC Charging launched in India for Rs. 23,990 ($344)

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Jeet

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Aug 21, 2018

Oppo has today launched a new smartphone in the Indian market in its mid-range F-series of devices — Oppo F9 Pro. The phone is priced at Rs. 23,990 ($344) and comes with the trendy gradient colors in three different options — Sunlight Red, Twilight Blue, and Starry Purple.

While the phone is now available for pre-order, the sales of the Oppo F9 Pro will commence from 31st August and will be available for purchase from various online stores as well as offline stores across the nation.

The Oppo F9 Pro comes with a “waterdrop” display which has a small notch on top of the screen that houses the front-facing camera. It has a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 90.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. The display is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on top.

Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core processor along with 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. There’s a dedicated microSD card slot, enabling users to expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

The phone features a dual-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 16-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel secondary camera sensor that captures the depth of field. On the front side, it comes with a 25-megapixel Sony IMX576 sensor for taking selfies.

The camera features AI Beautification 2.1 technology that identifies the camera usage pattern and enhances the captured images. The company is also introducing Vivid Mode to the videos, which was earlier available for images only. The camera now also supports Slow motion video recording.

Coming to the software, the device runs on ColorOS 5.2 which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. It comes with various features, including Google Lens, Touchpal Keyboard with AI assistant, among others. It also introduces Smart Bar for interference-free usage of apps and games.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Bluetooth 4.2, FM radio, MicroUSB 2.0, and GPS. There’s also a fingerprint sensor on the back panel for added security.

Read More: Oppo R17 Pro’s triple cameras revealed in an official video

The phone is fuelled by a 3,000mAh battery that supports VOOC Flash Charging. It is said to be the world’s first low-voltage and fast charging technology. The company says that the technology is 4X faster than the normal 5V/1A charging and can provide 2 hours of talk-time with just 5 minutes of charging.

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Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 5.1 Plus goes official in India; Specifications, features and pricing

360 N7 Pro launched with a premium design, Snapdragon 710; 360 N7 Lite also official!

Oppo F9 with Waterdrop display and 4GB RAM debuts in India for Rs. 19,990

Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 5.1 Plus goes official in India; Specifications, features and pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 21, 2018

Few months ago, HMD Global had introduced the Nokia X6 smartphone In China. In July, the company had launched the Nokia X5 with identical design as Nokia X6. Today, the company had held an exclusive launch event in India to announce the arrival of the same smartphones as Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 5.1 Plus in the country

Nokia 6.1 Plus Specifications and Features

The Nokia 6.1 Plus is the first notched display smartphone from the company. It is fitted with 19:9 aspect ratio supporting 5.8-inch display that produces Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The screen is shielded by 2.5D curved glass. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 636 coupled with 4 GB of RAM are the driving force of the Nokia 6.1 Plus smartphone. The 3,060mAh battery of the smartphone supports Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technology through USB-C. It features an internal storage of 64 GB. The external storage slot that is available through a hybrid SIM slot supports up to 256 GB of microSD card.

The back panel of the Nokia 6.1 Plus is fitted with HDR technology enabled vertical dual camera setup that includes a primary RGB sensor of 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture that is accompanied by a secondary monochrome sensor of 5-megpaixel with f/2.2 aperture. The notch of the phone features a selfie camera of 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture.

The other features that are available on the Nokia 6.1 Plus include rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, face unlock, 4G VoLTE, dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack.

Nokia 5.1 Plus Specifications and Features

The Nokia 5.1 Plus is another notched display phone that appears like a lower version of the Nokia 6.1 Plus. It features 5.86-inch display with 2.5D curved glass that produces HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The MediaTek Helio P60 SoC powers the phone along with 3 GB of RAM. Like the Nokia 6.1 Plus, the 5.1 Plus handset also features 3,060mAh battery. It has a native storage of 32 GB and it carries support microSD card through hybrid SIM slot.

For photography, the Nokia 5.1 Plus features f/2.0 aperture 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup on its back panel and a front-facing selfie shooter of 8-megapixel with f/2.2 aperture. The other features of are rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, face unlock, 4G VoLTE, dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack and USB-C.

The Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 5.1 Plus are both running on stock version of Android 8.1 Oreo. These two devices will be among the first Nokia phones to receive Android 9 Pie update in India.

Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 5.1 Plus Pricing and Availability

Nokia 6.1 Plus has landed in India as a Flipkart-exclusive smartphone with a price tag of Rs. 15,999. The handset can also be bought through Nokia’s online. The pre-bookings of the smartphone have already started in India and it is slated to hit the market on Aug. 30. The color variants of the Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 5.1 Plus are Midnight Blue, Gloss White and Gloss Black.

The pricing of the Nokia 5.1 Plus was not confirmed at its launch event. The Finnish firm will be declaring its pricing in the coming weeks and the smartphone will be arriving in the Indian markets in September. It will be also available for buying through Nokia’s official online store and Flipkart.

What do you think about the specifications and pricing of the Nokia 6.1 Plus? Would you be interested in buying or do you think that the Nokia 5.1 Plus that is expected to arrive with a lower pricing could be better deal? Share us your views by adding your comments below.

Other Launches Today:

360 N7 Pro launched with a premium design, Snapdragon 710; 360 N7 Lite also official!

Oppo F9 Pro with Waterdrop Display and VOOC Charging launched in India for Rs. 23,990 ($344)

Oppo F9 with Waterdrop display and 4GB RAM debuts in India for Rs. 19,990

Buy Aqara Smart Motion Sensor For Just $11.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 21, 2018

From wall-mountable security cameras to barking dog alarms, there’s no dearth of safety gadgets in the market. On the downside, consumers normally end up spending a lot of money on these devices that oftentimes fail to meet their expectations.

While you can resort to a traditional burglar alarm system in order to keep an eye on unwanted movements, these setups result in high consumption. But if you’re looking for a smart device that monitors every moment in your house without burning a hole in your pocket, you might want to take a look at the Aqara Smart Motion Sensor.

This smart motion sensor comes with a built-in high accuracy accelerometer. The device informs the gateway every time it detects vibration, movement or falling of an object and gives out alarms while notifying the user without delay.

The Aqara Smart Motion Sensor would normally set you back a pretty penny on online stores, but GearBest is currently selling it at a dropped price of just $11.99 as part of its latest Flash Sale. This is a noteworthy 53% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $15.99.

As if that weren’t enough, the Chinese online store will be giving first 50 consumers an opportunity to buy the smart motion sensor at a reduced price of just $5.99. The chance to avail this big discount will be available every day from 9:00 UTC until August 26th.

If you’re interested in getting your hands on the Aqara Smart Motion Sensor at the heavily discounted price, head straight to this link before the promotion comes to an end. It is also worth noting that there were only 469 pieces left for the Flash Sale price at the time of writing.

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Huawei uses DSLR for Nova 3i camera samples, busted by its own brand ambassador

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 21, 2018

Huawei has been caught in an advert mess of its own doing. The manufacturer was “caught” using a DSLR in place of its own phone, the Nova 3/Nova 3i in this case for camera samples in a video ad.

The 30-second video ad which features Egyptian actress, Sarah Elshamy, has her significant trying to take a selfie of her while she tries to apply her makeup before he does. In the completed ad, the scene is to actually show off the AI beauty feature of the camera which takes beautified pictures of you that appears as if you have make-up on.

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Unfortunately, behind-the-scenes pictures posted by the actress on her Instagram page shows that in this particular scene, the man is actually not holding the Nova 3 or Nova 3i. He’s not even holding anything in this “selfie-taking position”, rather there is another man with a DSLR camera at an angle that makes it appear as if a selfie is being taken.

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We probably wouldn’t know that there was no actual selfie if not for Ms. Elshamy but seeing as a feature of the phone which may convince buyers to purchase the phone is being advertised and it has been revealed that the selfie was not taken by the phone, prospective buyers may not be so eager to buy any of the two phones anymore.

Ms. Elshamy has since deleted the picture but the damage has been done already. Huawei will most likely offer an explanation and an apology as to what happened and might even throw in a freebie or discount to entice customers but the deed has been done already.

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Samsung Galaxy A6+ gets another price cut in India, now costs Rs. 21,990 ($316)

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Jeet

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Aug 21, 2018

Earlier this year, in May, Samsung launched Galaxy A6+ smartphone in the Indian market for Rs. 25,990. Last month, the device received a price cut of Rs. 2,000 and now the company has announced yet another price cut of Rs. 2,000, bringing down the price of Galaxy A6+ to Rs. 21,990 (approximately $316).

The phone is now available for purchase at this discounted rate through Amazon India and Samsung Online Shop. On the other hand, the Galaxy A6 32GB storage variant still costs Rs. 19,990 (approx. $287).

The Galaxy A6+ is a larger sibling of the Galaxy A6. It houses a 6-inch display that supports a Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels, along with 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor that’s clocked at 1.8GHz.

It packs 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, along with a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. For photography, there’s a dual-camera setup on the back, which includes a f/1.6 aperture 16-megapixel primary sensor and a f/1.9 aperture 5-megapixel secondary sensor.

On the front side, there’s a 24-megapixel shooter with a f/1.9 aperture along with a dedicated LED flash for brighter selfies. The camera app on the phone offer features like Live Bokeh and Background Blur Shape. There’s also variable selfie flash functionality that makes it possible to adjust the light exposure while shooting selfies.

In the software department, the Samsung Galaxy A6+ comes pre-installed with Android 8.0 Oreo operating system and has a layer of Samsung Experience UI. The device also supports mobile payments through Samsung Pay Mini. The company has also included an AI camera in the Samsung Mall app.

For security purposes, there’s a fingerprint sensor placed on the back panel. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n (2.4/5GHz), HT40, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, and GPS. The phone is fuelled by a 3,500mAh battery.

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Buy High-End Smartwatches From Xiaomi At Dropped Price On Banggood [Coupon Codes]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 21, 2018

The market is brimming with all sorts of smartwatches that can monitor your sports, fitness and a slew of other activities. Moreover, newfangled smartwatches can effortlessly perform tasks such as searching the internet with your voice and lots more.

If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on a feature-laden smartwatch that doesn’t set you back a pretty penny, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll not only divulge details about smartwatches that are currently available bearing dropped price tags, but also show how you can save extra money.

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Smart Wristband

The long-awaited Mi Band 2 successor took the wearable realm by storm after the store shelves earlier this year. Dubbed as the Mi Band 3, the power-packed smart wristband from Xiaomi is now available at a lowered price of just $36.99 on Banggood.

The site is offering a noteworthy 38% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $59.99. On top of that, you can apply coupon code mibannd3d to save an extra $13.10 at the time of checking out.

In other words, you can bring your grand total further down to just $23.89 with the help of the aforesaid coupon. Note that the discount will only be valid for the black color version of the Mi Band 3. You can follow this link to avail the discount.

AMAZFIT Xiaomi Heart Rate Monitor Watch

The Xiaomi AMAZFIT is a quality smartwatch that boasts an array of awe-inspiring features including weather display, heart rate monitor, real-time GPS tracking, intelligent notification reminder and lots more. Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, the coveted smartwatch is now available at a discounted price of just $130.99 on Banggood.

You’d normally have to shell out $183.69 in order to purchase the AMAZFIT smartwatch, but the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is currently offering a 29% off on the device’s steep retail price. You can get an extra $10.99 off by applying coupon code PACE120.

This will help you reduce your grand total to only $120. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, follow this link before the promotion comes to an end.

Xiaomi AMAZFIT Cor MiDong

Designed in collaboration with Huami, the AMAZFIT Cor is one of Xiaomi’s most popular smart bands. Just like the Mi Band 2, the AMAZFIT Cor sports a soft, interchangeable silicone strap and it is a clip-on band just like the Fitbit Alta Band.
Xiaomi fans can now get their hands on this compelling smart wristband at a reduced price of $69.99. While it usually carries an $89.99 price tag, you can now get a 22% off on the device’s original selling price on Banggood.

In order to receive an extra $17.99 off, all you need to do is to apply coupon code midong while checking out. Your grand total will decrease to $52 after using the above-mentioned coupon. You can visit this link to avail the discount.

The Lenovo Super Sale Brings Big Discounts, Unmissable Deals And Lots More! [Gearbest]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 21, 2018

Looks like Lenovo fans are in for a treat. GearBest is giving big discounts on a wide selection of phablets and other high-end electronics manufactured by the Chinese tech firm as part of its recently kicked-off Lenovo brand sale.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a Lenovo-branded phablet without spending a lot of money, you’ve come to the right place. GearBest is doling out big discounts on select phablets including the Lenovo s5 4G phablet, Lenovo K5 play 4G phablet and the Lenovo K320t 4G phablet.

In addition to getting big discounts, you can receive an opportunity to win a free Lenovo 9 smartwatch when you buy one of the aforesaid phones. The offer which started on August 20th at 02:00 UTC will be valid only for 500 units.

The 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM version of the Lenovo s5 usually sells for $187.16; however, GearBest will be selling it at a dropped price of just $149.99. This discount will be valid for the remaining 192 units.

Alternatively, you can go for the slightly bigger 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM version if you’re willing to shell out just $169.99. It is worth noting that this version of the Lenovo s5 normally carries a steep price tag of $213.12. Regrettably, this discount will be limited to only 190 units.

The next category dubbed, More Mega Electronics is crammed with top-end phablets and smartwatches that you can buy at the considerably lowered price. Keeping in line with this, you can now purchase the well-received Lenovo HW01 Smart Wristband at a dropped price of just $19.99.

This is a 24% reduction in the device’s retail price of $26.47. There were only 48 pieces of this coveted smartwatch remaining for the Flash Sale price. Moreover, the promo was slated to end in just 5 days at the time of writing.

GearBest is giving smartphone enthusiasts who love accessorizing their handsets a lot to cheer about in the section named Top Accessories. This is where you can find everything from a tempered glass protect screen film to phone case covers bearing heavily discounted price.

Aside from that, the Chinese online store is doling out a slew of unmissable deals wherein consumers can get their hands on other Lenovo products at a discounted price. You can head straight to this link in order to check out the details and avail the deals before the promotion comes to an end.

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Huawei Mate 20 Lite official images leaked as Maimang 7 listing goes live accidentally

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 21, 2018

Huawei will be launching the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro flagship phones in October. The Mate 20 Lite mid-range phone is expected to go official sooner as the rumor mill has leaked plenty of information on it in the recent weeks. Last year, the Chinese manufacturer had launched Maimang 6 smartphone in China and the very same phone was released in some other markets as Mate 10 Lite. Hence, the recently certified Maimang 7 is expected to debut in some markets as Mate 20 Lite. Fresh images of the Maimang 7 has been leaked since its listing had accidentally gone live in China for some time. The official website listing leak has once again revealed the design and some features of Mate 20 Lite.

The below image shows the huge screen space that the notched display of the Huawei Mate 20 Lite will be offer. The handset houses a 6.3-inch IPS LCD panel that produces Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.

The bottom edge of the phone features a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB-C port. It will be receiving power from 3,750mAh battery that will be enabled with support for fast charging. Recent reports have revealed that Kirin 710 SoC will be present under the hood of the device along with 6 GB of RAM.

The above render suggests that the Mate 20 Lite will be equipped with HDR Pro technology for beautifying selfie shots by improving contrast and colors. The notch of the phone will be equipped with f/2.0 aperture 24-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual selfie snapper. Qmoji, the 3D emoji from Huawei that can imitate the expression and voice of the user will be also available on the phone.

Shown below is an image that shows how AI can optimize the photography experience on the Mate 20 Lite. The handset will be enabled with able to detect up to 500 scenes for shooting enhanced photos with the right amount of colors and contrast. The backside of the phone will be featuring vertical dual camera setup with f/1.8 aperture 20-megapixel primary sensor and 2-megapixel secondary sensor. The dual rear cameras will carry support for slow-motion video shooting at 480 fps.

The Mate 20 Lite will be loaded with EMUI 8.2 based Android 8.1 Oreo that will tag along Huawei’s own version of Google Lens for finding item on the online sore by pointing the camera lens at the subject. The handset will feature an internal storage of 64 GB.

Now that the Maimang 7 had momentarily appeared on the official website, it may go official soon. A recently leaked poster of the Mate 20 Lite that had revealed its color variants had hinted that it may go official on Sept. 15. It may cost around 400 euros (~460) in the European markets.

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Buy DIGOO DG-TB10 Hygrometer Thermometer For Only $4.66 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 21, 2018

The market is brimming with all sorts of hygrometer thermometers that can correctly measure humidity levels and provide up-to-date readings. On the downside, you are likely to end up spending a lot of money on a hygrometer that does not meet your expectation.

If your intention is to maintain the best bathing environment by monitoring your bathroom temperature and humidity conditions, you might want to take a look at the DIGOO DG-TB10 which can read the temperature and the humidity simultaneously. The device sports easily understandable comfort level indication which includes a sad face when humidity is less than 40%.

It displays a smiley face when the temperature is between 20°C to 25°C and the humidity is between 40% to 70%, a flat to indicate that the temperature is not between 20°C to 25°C and the humidity is between 40% to 70%. It is worth noting that the feature-laden hygrometer thermometer is currently available at a discounted price on Banggood.

While the DIGOO DG-TB10 would normally set you back a pretty penny, you can now buy it at a considerably reduced price of just $6.66 on Banggood. The Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is currently doling out a noteworthy 39% off on the device’s original asking price of $10.99.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can apply coupon code 8e51e4 to get an extra 30% off. The coupon helps you save $2 extra and brings your already lowered grand total further down to just $4.66.

If you’re interested in buying the DIGOO DG-TB10 without burning a hole in your pocket, all you need to do is follow this link before the promo comes to an end. It is also worth noting that the aforesaid coupon will expire soon.

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Meizu 16X and Meizu 8X pricing officially teased along with some features

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 21, 2018

Meizu has recently launched the Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus flagship phones. The Meizu 16 series is available with a very affordable starting price of 2,698 Yuan (~$394). Few weeks before the launch of the Meizu 16 duo, Meizu CEO Jack Wong had revealed many features of both smartphones. Now that the company is prepping up to launch two new mid-range phones, Wong has shared some fresh information on them.

Before the announcement of Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus, Wong had confirmed on the existence of the Meizu X8 smartphone as the company first notched display phone. It was also revealed that the smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 710. Soon after the launch of Meizu 16 and 16 Plus, he claimed that the Meizu 16X is the name of the company’s next Snapdragon 710 smartphone. Hence, the rumor mill started speculating that the Meizu 16X and X8 could be the very same phone since both phones were said to feature the same chipset. However, the new information shared by Wong reveals that the Meizu 16X and Meizu 8X are two different upcoming mid-range phones from the company.

According to Wong, the Meizu 16X will be the best Snapdragon 710 powered smartphone. It will be featuring Super AMOLED display and it will come equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader. The smartphone could be priced between 2,000 Yuan (~$292) and 2,500 Yuan (~$365). There is a possibility that the Meizu 16X may look similar to the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus smartphones.

Wong also added that the Meizu 8X is also equipped with Snapdragon 710. Since it will be arriving with a notched screen, it will be rivaling with Xiaomi Mi 8 SE smartphone that features a notched display and SD710 chipset. Wong has previously claimed that the Meizu 8X will have a larger display than the Mi 8 SE and it will be priced between 1,500 Yuan (~$219) and 2,000 Yuan (~$292) . This phone is unlikely to feature an in-screen fingerprint reader.

Earlier in this month, Wong had claimed that the Meizu 16X will be made official in September. Recently, the smartphone was spotted with 6 GB of RAM on Geekbench. There is no confirmation on the launch timeframe of the Meizu 8X.

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Smartisan’s Infinite Screen feature could be the future of navigation

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 21, 2018

At the launch event of the Smartisan Nut Pro 2S smartphone, Smartisan also announced the new Smartisan OS 6.6.5 update which comes with 41 new features. The newly unveiled Nut Pro 2S runs on the new Smartisan OS 6.6.5 which comes with three major Infinite such as Infinite Screen, TNT Workstation and Bullet SMS.

Infinite Screen

Infinite Screen brings a new kind of VR driven gesture-based navigation on Nut Pro 2S in which all the pages appear as if they are tiled in the space and users are just required to move the Smartisan phone in appropriate direction to switch to that page. Here is a video that showcases the experience of navigating through the world of unlimited screens.

In the above video, it can be seen that Infinite Screen offers an unlimited space of maps on which the users are required to move their phones to browse through them to carry out certain functions. Few seconds in the video, a girl can be seen snapping a selfie by simply lifting up the phone and accessing the camera app without using her fingers. After shooting a selfie, she moves the phone to the right to access the messaging app in order to send the snapped photo to her contact without even touching on the screen once.

Smartisan has partnered with a number of manufactures to develop Infinite Screen. For example, Face++ provides technical support for human eye tracking and Gaudi Maps has customized map functions for its depth.

The whole idea behind introducing Infinite Screen is to minimize the movement of the fingers on the phone. Since the function requires OS optimization along with the usage of backend hardware to load all the nearby tiles/pages in real-time, it remains to be seen how it will work in reality. Moreover, since users must move along with the phone in the so-called “infinite” world while using Infinite Screen, there is a risk of accidentally hitting people that are standing near.

TNT Workstation

TNT Workstation feature was first announced at the launch of Nut R1 flagship phone few months ago. Smartisan CEO Lao Luo did not demonstrate the TNT workstation feature that allow users to take advantage of full-fledged desktop experience by connecting the phone to a larger display. He only confirmed that apart from Smartisan Nut R1, the Nut Pro 2S will support TNT Workstation.

Bullet SMS

Bullet SMS is a fast and convenient chat software that supports voices and text messages. Since it is available through global fall function, it can be accessed through any screen without entering the app. It brings three kinds of messaging options such as voice + text, pure voice and plain text. When voice + text is selected, it will be able to recognize and convert voice into text. Smartisan claims that the voice recognition rate is as high as 97 percent.

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Top 4 Robot Vacuum Cleaners Go Up For Sale At Lowered Price On GeekBuying [Coupon Codes]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 21, 2018

The market is crammed with steeply priced vacuum cleaners but if you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend a fortune to keep your surrounding clean, we got good news for you. We’ll be shedding light on GeekBuying latest promotion wherein you can buy high-end robot vacuum cleaners without emptying your pocket.

Aside from featuring the top 4 robot vacuum cleaners available in the market today, the promotion includes a broad range of other smart home appliances that are available at the discounted price on GeekBuying. We’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money on the aforesaid vacuum cleaners.

Xiaomi Xiaowa Plus E35

Backed by a robust 5200mAh battery, the Xiaowa Plus E35 vacuum cleaner would normally set you back $614.99 on online stores. Thankfully, GeekBuying is currently offering a 43% off, bringing the device’s retail price down to just $349.99.

You can use coupon code MKRBOBUZ to bring this already discounted grand total further down to just $339.99. In other words, you can get an extra $160 off with the help of the coupon. Click here to avail the discount.

Xiaomi Xiaowa E20

The powerful Xiaowa E20 comes with Z-shape automatic cleaning and boasts sweeping as well as moping function. This feature-laden vacuum cleaner usually carries a price tag of $454.83, but GeekBuying is selling it at a reduced price of just $289.99.

This noteworthy 36% discount will be valid for 10 days and during this period, you can use coupon code LEMZRMDW to get an additional discount. You can save an extra $110 by using the above-mentioned coupon and reduce your grand total to just $259.99.

You can follow this link to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires.

Xiaomi Viomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Featuring powerful 1200Pa suction, 11 built-in sensors and a slew of other awe-inspiring features, the Viomi Robot cleaner is currently available at a discounted price of just $239.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 48% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $462.94.

Buyers will be able to grab this discount for 10 days. On top of that, they can apply coupon code OUTDEEYZ to save an extra $160 while placing their orders. This will help reduce the grand total to just $239.99, but the promo is slated to end in 10 days so follow this link before it ends.

360 S6 Automatic Robotic Vacuum Cleaner

Equipped with the intelligent path planning cleaning technology, the 360 S6 Automatic Robotic Vacuum Cleaner adopts LDS lidar scanning, coupled with SLAM algorithm to draw exact maps of your house and come up with the best cleaning route. The device has several intelligent sensors that help it avoid barriers like furniture and stairs.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the 360 S6 robot vacuum cleaner without emptying your pocket, head straight to this link to avail a 25% off on the device’s original selling price of $461.82. Thanks to the discount, the 360 S6 can now be yours at a dropped price of $345.99.

You can save an extra $60 by applying coupon code NSIBQUAK while placing your order. This will bring your already lowered grand total to just $339.99.

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Banggood Is Offering Hot Deals And Big Discounts To Its VIP Members!

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 21, 2018

Banggood’s impending 12th anniversary is expected to be a real red-letter day for cost-conscious buyers. While the 2-days annual celebration kicks off on September 5th, the site has already prepared nearly a month of festivity.

Keeping in line with that, Banggood will be putting unbelievably low price tags on some of its best gears. Marking the 12th anniversary in advance, the Chinese online store is giving VIP member a lot to cheer about in the form of unmissable deals.

The VIP promo has been divided into multiple categories including VIP Priority, VIP Special Edition, VIP Points Snap Up and VIP Exclusive Deals. This not only simplifies the search process but also helps consumers find what they’re looking for without breaking much of a sweat.

The first section is where you can find the MUSTOOL MT525 Electromagnetic Radiation Tester, HSS M35 Cobalt Twist Drill Bit and a slew of other miscellaneous items. More importantly, the products featured in this section are currently up for grabs at a heavily discounted price.
Likewise, the items included in the next section dubbed, VIP Special Edition are available at the lowered price. For instance, the 12th Anniversary VIP Special Edition Xiaomi VH 2 In 1 Portable Handheld Mini USB Powered Desk Small Fan that usually sells for $19.99 is now available at a dropped price of just $15.99. This is a noteworthy 20% reduction in the device’s original asking price.

The VIP Points Snap Up section has further been divided into 3 sub-categories featuring a broad range of discounted items, but the discount will be limited to a specific number of units. In other words, you can get your hands on them only if you’re fast enough.

The last category is crammed with unmissable deals for Banggood VIP members. The category has been separated into Hot Picks, Best Sellers, Top Recommended, Electronics, Consumer Electronics and Fashion sections.

You can follow this link to check out more details and avail the deals before the VIP promo comes to an end. It is imperative for you to upgrade your membership if you’re interested in taking advantage of VIP price.

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Smartisan is developing a new OS to take on Android, coming in six months!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 20, 2018

Smartisan took the wraps off the Nut Pro 2s in a ceremony held in China on Monday. The company also announced a number of other products which include a TNT Workstation, an Infinite screen as well as Bullet SMS. A new Smartisan OS 6.6.5 which has a new lock screen, frosted glass feature for privacy and a game acceleration mode was also announced. The Nut Pro 2s runs on the new OS.

Towards the end of the conference, Smartisan’s CEO Lao Luo released a blockbuster news that the company will be launching its next-generation OS development plan in the next six months. What makes the news interesting is the disclosure that the new operating system is not developed based on Android. Also, the OS compatibility will extend beyond mobile phones. The TNT workstation which was first announced during the Nut R1 launch and then during the Nut Pro 2S launch is an example of the multi-platform seamless operation experience which the new OS will offer. The Smartisan TNT Workstation reminds us of the Microsoft Surface Studio but doesn’t run on Window. However, it can be used as an interface to display the Smartisan R1 and Nut Pro 2s on the large display. Already, the Workstation comes with custom office programs (TNT Word, TNT PPT, and TNT Excel) with live animation preview, voice input, and command support, text drag and drop, and text style modification.

Apparently, Smartisan is now trying to unify the OS to create seamless operation across multiple platforms (smartphones and desktop PC). This is a lofty ambition which may likely not fly. At present, only Apple has been able to achieve its own software and hardware integration for PC and phones without reliance on other operating systems. All other OEMs in the smartphone industry rely squarely on Android OS. Samsung had attempted to take on Android with the Tizen OS but that project seems to have been abandoned, with Tizen currently being used only on Samsung smartwatches, smart TV and other smart home gadgets. Samsung phones are powered by Android OS while the budget Tizen-powered Z-series seems to have been rested. The major issue was the large app database available on Android. Well, Smartisan is postured as an innovative and ambitious company and so, it could actually have something up its sleeves that’ll rock the boat.

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Oppo F9 Pro Specs, Price Rumour Roundup: Everything you need to know before launch!

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 20, 2018

Oppo F9 Pro will be officially launched in India on August 21 (tomorrow), but you do not need to wait for the event to know what the new mid-ranger will look like or its key specs. Several reliable leaks and official teasers from the Chinese company have already revealed most of the details about the upcoming smartphone. In this article, you will find all the details revealed by rumors, leaks and official info in a complete OPPO F9 Pro specs rumor roundup.

Design

As you can see in the below official video published by the BBK-owned company, Oppo F9 Pro will share the same design with the already announced F9 for the Vietnamese market. Indeed, it is speculated that it will just be a re-branded version of the F9 launched in Vietnam, for the Indian market, more or less like the famous Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro which is called Redmi Note 5 in the Chinese market (while the standard version of the Redmi Note 5 in India is actually the device known as Redmi 5 Plus in China and the global market).

It will have a stunning waterdrop display with a minimal notch just like the recently unveiled Oppo R17 housing the front camera only. There will be incredibly thin bezels on the sides, an almost nonexistent upper bezel with the earpiece, and a very narrow chin. The back side will be made of glass with a prismatic effect and gradient hues color options available. The color variants which will be launched in India will be Sunrise Red, Twilight Blue, and Starry Purple.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?=33&v=SpZexLcIwSA

Oppo F9 Pro Specs and Features

One of the most impressive features of the Oppo F9 Pro will be VOOC flash charge, an outstanding fast-charging technology which will be able to provide about two hours of talk time with just five minutes of charging. The handset will also pack an above-average 3500 mAh battery (with AI-backed battery management to make it last more) which should be able to reach the end of the day with decent amount of charge remaining. The presence of its big battery will also be possible thanks to the wide 6.3-inch display. It will show images at a Full HD+ 1080 x 2280 pixels resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, there will be an upper-midrange hardware side composed of an octa-core Helio P60 SoC by MediaTek running at a max frequency of 2 GHz, up to 6 GB of RAM (there will also be a cheaper 4 GB RAM version) and 64 GB of internal storage expandable with a micro SD up to 256 GB. On the rear side, there will be a dual camera setup with resolutions of 16 and 2 MP and with a f/1.8 aperture. The front camera will have a 25 MP resolution, f/2.0 aperture and it will be AI-backed. It will obviously come with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box, customized with Color OS 5.2 user interface. In the software, there will be Google Lens, an advanced video editing tool, and even an emergency SOS feature

Launch event date, time and price

In the invites sent by Oppo for the official launch of the new Oppo F9 Pro, it is clearly mentioned that the launch event will take place in India on August 21. The location of the event will be in Mumbai according to the invites, and the event will start at 12 pm Indian time. The price has still not been confirmed, but recent reports hint that it will be initially offered with a price tag of Rs. 25,000 in India, which roughly translates into €313 or $358. Note that the F9 is already on sale in Vietnam (where it was launched a few days ago) with a price tag equivalent to about Rs. 23,000 (translating into about $329).

OPPO F9 official posters confirm dual cameras and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner