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Smartisan Nut Pro 2S now on reservations at JD.com ahead of August 20 launch

Chinese premium smartphone maker Smartisan announced earlier today that it would be launching its first Snapdragon 710-powered smartphone called Nut Pro 2s on August 20 in China. Ahead of its official launch, the Smartisan Nut Pro 2S has now been opened for reservation on popular Chinese e-commerce website Jingdong (JD.com). 

The reservation is listed on the official Smartisan flagship store on Jingdong. As indicated on the page, it commenced today (August 13) and will end on August 20 when the smartphone will be launched. Unfortunately, the price of the smartphone wasn’t listed on the page. That means we’ll have to wait until itis launched to know what it costs. However, the model isn’t expected to cost more than 1,999 yuan (~$290).

The Nut Pro 2s is expected to be an upgrade of the premium mid-range king – Smartisan Nut Pro 2 which was launched last year. One of the outstanding features of the Nut Pro 2 , apart from its premium build, is the price tag. The Nut Pro 2 came with a 1,799 yuan (~$281) price tag, so a 1,999 yuan (~$290) price tag looks feasible. Smartisan Nut Pro 2S

Read Also: Smartisan Nut Pro 2S retail box leaks, powered by Snapdragon 710 processor

In terms of specification, the Smartisan Nut Pro 2S is expected to feature a 5.99-inch notch-less display with the 18:9 aspect ratio. The device is also expected to retain the camera configuration of the Nut Pro 2 which is a single 16MP front shooter as well as a 12MP+5MP dual camera setup at the rear. The phone will run on Android 8.1 Oreo with a touch of Smartisan’s own custom skin. Other expected specs include 6GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage as well as support for 18W fast charging.

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Vivo X23 with 10 GB RAM to debut on August 20; Jovi voice assistant confirms date

A well-known tech blogger from China has shared a screenshot of a conversation with Jovi voice assistant on Vivo NEX smartphone. The conversation reveals that the Vivo will be debuting the Vivo X23 smartphone on Aug. 20.

In the below image, the Chinese tipster has asked two questions to Jovi. The first one is whether it knows anything about the new Vivo products. Jovi replied to it by saying that whether he was asking about Vivo X23. The tech blogger then asked about the release date of Vivo X23 and Jovi answered by saying. “8.20 will happen big.”

Vivo X23 exists, August 20 launch date

Even though Vivo has not released any information about the upcoming Vivo X23, its Jovi assistant has spilled the beans on it by not only confirming on its existence but also revealing its release date. It seems that the company could be skipping the X22 moniker for its next X series phone as it now seems to be working on the launch of X23.

Vivo’s sibling brand OPPO has already announced the OPPO R17 smartphone. Hence, there is a high possibility that the announcement of the Vivo X23 may not be far away.

As of this writing, the specifications of the Vivo X23 phone are under the wraps. The phone may sport a design similar to R17 which means it may come with a water drop notched display. Another reliable leakster has supported this claim by sharing a leaked image. The image seems to show two Vivo X23 handsets stacked on top of each other. According to him, the Vivo X23 will be arriving in two models featuring Snapdragon 670 and Snapdragon 710.

Vivo X23 leaked image

It could be the first smartphone ever to arrive with 10 GB of RAM that will be employed through 6 GB RAM + 4 GB RAM dual channel technology. Chinese leaksters have been claiming that Vivo could become the first company to launch 10 GB RAM smartphone.

Read More: Vivo confirms Android 9.0 Pie rollout in Q4 2018, Vivo X21 could be the first phone to receive it

Since the predecessor smartphones have featured in-display fingerprint scanner, it is very likely that the upcoming X23 smartphone will also feature it. In the recent past, two new Vivo phones with model numbers V1809A and V1809T were certified by 3C authority in China. The 3C certification of these phones have revealed that they will carry support for 22.5W fast charging. It is speculated that these two devices could be the variants of the upcoming Vivo X23 phone. If the handset is really launching on Aug. 20, the company soon release an official confirmation on in the next few days.

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Pocophone F1 detailed unboxing video emerges out of the blue

Xiaomi India recently announced the launch of its new Pocophone line with the first model in the lineup dubbed Pocophone F1 dropping on August 22 in India. Ahead of the launch, even before the launch date was announced, we have been bombarded with several leaks surrounding the new model. It gets pretty confusing determining whether the model has been launched or not, as almost all the details about the model have come out except the price. Perhaps, this latest unboxing video is a clear evidence of how generous Xiaomi has been in releasing details of the smartphone even before its launch.

The unboxing video shows off the POCO F1 in its entirety. This is a proper unboxing done by a professional and it begins with showing us the retail box with the name “Pocophone by Xiaomi” and “Pocophone F1” inscribed on it. It is also marked as “Global version” thus eliciting suspicion that Xiaomi may launch the model in China. The “Global version” marking also clearly shows that the model is targeted at the global market and will be sold across different countries especially in Europe. The bottom of the retail box contains the key specs of the phone which includes a Snapdragon 845 chipset.

The retail box contains the phone itself as well as a SIM tray ejector, protective casing and charging adapter with USB cable. The video also shows us the phone while powered on and put to use. The interface is clearly the MIUI theme. The camera interface is also to put to use, showing the Portrait mode and the features available for still photography and video shooting.

Read Also: POCOPHONE F1 will launch August 22 in India

For the specs, the Poco F1 packs a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with Xiaomi’s Face scanning tech inside the notch on the front. The device packs a vertically aligned, dual rear camera setup placed in the middle. The rear camera is a 12MP + 5MP combo while the selfie shooter is a 20MP sensor. The body is said to be made of plastic despite packing an SD 845 chipset and 6GB of RAM. The F1 will also have a 4,000mAh battery. Apart from the powerful chipset, the main selling point of the F1 will be its price tag which is said to be very affordable.

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OPPO R17 Pro with triple cameras could be launching soon

In March, OPPO had launched the R15 and R15 Pro smartphones with notched display design. The OPPO R17 that was unveiled earlier today is the successor of the R15 phone. The R17 is now listed on OPPO”s official online store. Its reservations have started from today in China and its pre-orders are slated to begin on Aug. 18. However, the OPPO R17 Pro is not yet listed on the official site. A screenshot of the R17 Pro is doing rounds on Weibo. There is a possibility that the screenshot of the R17 Pro may have surfaced through one of the official platforms of company. What’s interesting about the R17 Pro screenshot is that it is fitted with triple rear cameras.

OPPO had recently launched the Find X flagship phone. Before its launch, the handset was rumored to arrive with triple camera system. However, it is equipped with a dual camera setup. The screenshot suggests that the R17 Pro could be the first smartphone from the company to feature triple rear cameras. The snapshot states that Super Night Mode and Smart Aperture are some of the features of the R17 Pro.

The three cameras present on the rear side of the OPPO R17 Pro are arranged vertically followed by an LED flash. As of this writing, there is no information on the specs of the R17 Pro. However, it is likely that the smartphone could be coming with identical specs as the R17 phone.

OPPO R17 Pro

The Snapdragon 670 that powers the R17 phone could be present under the hood of the R17 Pro. The other rumored features of the R17 Pro include 6.4-inch water drop display, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, 25-megapixel front-facing camera, 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera, ColorOS 5.2 flavored Android 8.1 Oreo and 3,500mAh battery.

Read More: OPPO R17 is official with 6.4-inch water drop screen, in-display fingerprint scanner and 8 GB RAM

The R17 Pro could be the world’s first phone to be equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection. There are some contradictory rumors about the R17 Pro that claim that it may feature Snapdragon 845 and 10 GB of RAM which sounds too good to be true.

It is unclear when OPPO will be announcing the R17 Pro. The company may soon hold an unveil event for R17. Probably, it may use the same platform to announce the R17 Pro.

Hands-on photos of the Emerald Green Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S

Xiaomi released a new color variant of the Mi MIX 2S last week. The new variant is called Emerald Green and joins the already existing white and black variants.

Mi MIX 2S Emerald Green

The Emerald Green Mi MIX 2S is supposed to go on sale tomorrow but a Chinese blog already got their hands on a unit and have provided hands-on photos of the device.

The new color variant is inspired by the Dunhuang Murals. It also has a similar color to the ornamental mineral Jade, which is popular in Asian culture. There are two variants of the Emerald Green Mi MIX 2S. There is the regular variant (above) and there is the Jade Art Gift Box Edition (below).

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Emerald Green Jade Art Gift Box

The only difference we can see between both is that the latter seems to have reproduced versions of the Dunhuang Murals as wallpapers. The Jade Art Edition may also come in a special box. If you can get your hands on a unit, we advise purchasing the gift box edition. It won’t cost you more as both are sold for the same price.

The version in these hands-on images are the regular emerald green edition and it sure looks good. There are not a lot of green phones on the market, so this will definitely turn heads. If you decide to slap a case on it, there is no worry as Xiaomi has included a jade-colored case in the box too.

The bezels on the front of the device are black and on the back, there are gold accents around the dual cameras and fingerprint scanner. There is also an engraving that reads “Mi MIX Designed By Xiaomi”.

READ MORE: Xiaomi’s crowdfunded Himo V1 Electric Bike now on sale for 1799 yuan (~$263)

The Emerald Green (and Jade Gift Box Edition) Mi MIX 2S comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It is priced at ¥3999 (~$580) and is available on Mi.com.

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No more Flash sale: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro now available 24/7 in India

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro was India’s own version of the popular Redmi Note 5 even though both models were not only different in names. The camera sensors also different, a development that left some Xiaomi India fans furious. Notwithstanding that, the model has been one of Xiaomi’s most successful model in India. Despite many persons clamouring to buy the smartphone, the device has remained elusive since it is only available via online flash sales for the past six months.  All that is now a thing of the past as the device is finally on sale in the open online via Flipkart and Xiaomi’s Mi.com website.xiaomi redmi note 5 pro

The duration of the weekly flash sale highlights the popularity of the Redmi Note 5 Pro since it first went on flash sale in February. For now, only the 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM models are available. On Flipkart, the 4GB RAM version is available in Black, Blue, Gold and Rose Gold colours while the 6GB RAM variant is only available in Blue.

Related: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI

The Redmi Note 5 Pro came with a base price tag of Rs. 13,999 ($200) in India but it got an Rs. 1000 price hike after the passage of Budget 2018. Thus, the base variant is available for Rs. 14,999 ($214) while the 6GB RAM variant is offered for Rs. 16,999 ($243). Flipkart is offering customers a 5% discount on purchases made using Axis Bank Buzz credit cards. Recall that the Redmi Note 5 Pro was the first smartphone to launch packing a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset. The device sports a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that offers FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Both the 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM versions are bundled with 64 GB of storage. On the camera end, the Redmi Note 5 Pro is equipped with a LED flash-enabled selfie camera of 20-megapixel while at the rear is a 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. Under the hood is a generous 4,000mAh battery among other features.

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Smartisan Nut Pro 2S with Snapdragon 710 to launch on August 20

Smartisan has today confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on Aug. 20 at 7:30 PM. Since the recent rumors have revealed that Smartisan Nut Pro 2S is the upcoming smartphone from the company, it is likely that the Chinese manufacturer may announce it through next week’s launch event.

Plenty of details of the Smartisan Nut Pro 2S have surfaced in the recent past. It is speculated to arrive as an enhanced version of Nut Pro 2 that was launched in November last year. Recent reports have revealed that the handset will be borrowing its design and some specs from Nut Pro 2. The handset is expected to debut as the first Snapdragon 710 smartphone from Smartisan.

Smartisan Nut Pro 2S

The Smartisan Nut Pro 2S is expected to be equipped with 5.99-inch screen that supports an aspect ratio of 18:9. Like the Nut Pro 2, the upcoming phone from the company is expected to feature a front camera of 16-megapixel and 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. The handset is expected to be driven by Android 8.1 Oreo. The SoC of the smartphone is rumored to be coupled with 6 GB of RAM. It may arrive with an internal storage of 64 GB The exact size of the battery of this phone is not known, but it is rumored to carry support for 18W fast charging.

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

The Nut Pro 2 has a price tag of 1,799 Yuan (~$281). Since the only major change that is expected to arrive on the Nut Pro 2S is the inclusion of Snapdragon 710, the handset may not cost more than 1,999 Yuan (~$290).

Huawei Mate 20 display assembly leaked images reveal notch screen with 3D facial recognition support

Apple had introduced the iPhone X with notched display design last year. Since then various smartphone brands from China have launched phones with notched display design. A recent report had revealed that since Huawei had launched many budget-friendly and high-end phones with notched display design, it shipped maximum smartphones with display notch this year. With couple of months remaining for the year 2018 to end, the company will be launching more phones with the same design. Freshly leaked images of the display assembly of Huawei Mate 20 smartphone have surfaced today. The new images reveal that the Mate 20 will be also arriving with a notched display design.

Huawei Mate 20 display assembly 3

It is speculated that the Huawei Mate 20 will be arriving with a 6.3-nch AMOLED display that seems to be curved towards the edges. At the top of the display is a notch that will be housing 3D structured light module. This suggests that the handset will carry support for 3D facial recognition. Rumors have it that Huawei will be self-developing the 3D structured light module.

Huawei Mate 20 display assembly Huawei Mate 20 display

The Huawei Mate 20 is also equipped with a fingerprint scanner. It is speculated that the more advanced Mate 20 Pro will be coming with an in-display fingerprint scanner. On the other side, the Mate 20 could be featuring a regular rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Contradictory rumors have also claimed that Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro phones will both feature under-screen fingerprint scanner. The rumor mill has already revealed the leaked photos of the Mate 20 Lite. Very soon, the renders of the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro to reveal their exact design which will come confirm whether Mate 20 will have a front-mounted or rear-facing fingerprint sensor.

Huawei Mate 20 display

The Kirin 980 is expected to power the Mate 20 handset. It could be fueled by a 4,200mAh battery. For photography, it may feature 12-megapixel + 16-megapxiel + 8-megapixel triple camera system. The smartphone is also rumored to arrive with an IP67 rated waterproof and dustproof glass body. The handset will be loaded with EMUI 9.0 flavored Android P.

Read More: Huawei Mate 20 Lite official renders reveal black and gold variants, rumored to go on sale in August

Recent reports have revealed that the Huawei Mate 20 is codenamed as Hima and its variants that have model numbers such as HMA-AL00 and HMA-TL00 have been certified by 3C body in China. The Chinese manufacturer may announce Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro smartphones in October.

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Samsung wants to be the first to launch foldable smartphone

Samsung has been working on a foldable smartphone since 2013. The South Korean giant was expected to become the first smartphone manufacturer to launch a foldable phone. However, that changed earlier this year when China-based Huawei announced that it plans to launch a foldable smartphone ahead of Samsung.

Huawei revealed that it plans to launch a foldable smartphone by the end of this year while Samsung is expected to launch its foldable phone in Q1 2019, most probably at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January.

Samsung Galaxy Foldable Smartphone Prototype

But the latest information suggests that Samsung still wishes to be the first manufacturer to launch a foldable phone. Koh Dong-jin, who heads Samsung Electronics IT and Mobile division, said, “We are focused on bringing innovations favored by consumers, rather than just becoming the world’s first. In terms of the foldable phone, however, we do not want to miss the first spot.”

After his remark, industry watchers are suggesting that Samsung could announce its foldable phone as early as this year, even though Koh Dong-jin has not provided any specific schedule or timeline for its upcoming foldable device.

Till now, it was believed that the upcoming Samsung foldable smartphone will be called Galaxy X but that might not be the case. Recent developments suggest that the phone could be the part of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy F series.

The Samsung Galaxy F-series is said to be “super” high-end, which fits the price range for the upcoming foldable smartphone. According to the previous reports, the Samsung’s foldable smartphone will be priced somewhere between $1500 and $2000.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 hands-on: Upgraded Note 8 with enhanced internals

Apart from Samsung and Huawei, a few other Chinese manufacturers are also planning to launch a foldable device next year, including Xiaomi and Oppo. The foldable phones from Samsung and Huawei are expected to sport fold-in design while Xiaomi’s foldable smartphone may feature fold-out design. There’s no information on the design Oppo may use for its foldable smartphone.

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Gearbest Is Giving An Unparalleled Home Cinema Experience Starting From $36.99


If you’re a cinephile who likes to watch the latest movies without moving out of the comfort of your home, setting up a projector could prove to be the best solution. While there’s a broad range of projectors available in the market today, they usually carry steep price tags.

As a result, cost-conscious buyers are left with very few options when it comes to buying high-quality projectors. Taking that into consideration, GearBest is giving big discounts on select projectors. Dubbed as ‘Enjoy Home Cinema From $36.99,’ the promo has been split into multiple categories.

First off, you can get an 18% off on the Xiaomi FMWS01C Ultra Short Throw 7000 ANSI Lumens Laser Projector, which would normally set you back a pretty penny on online stores. The FMWS01C laser carries a steep price tag of $2348.33, but thanks to the discount, you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $1949.

The XGIMI Z6 Smart Projector is currently available at a heavily discounted price of $549.99. This is a noteworthy 19% reduction in the projector’s original asking price of $678.56. This Flash Sale price will be valid for the remaining 39 pieces for 6 days.

Likewise, the Original XGIMI H1 DLP Projector is available at a lowered price of $759.99 and the wowoto A5 Pro DLP Portable Projector is available at a discounted price of $259.99. You can check out the rest of the categories by heading straight to this link and avail the discount before the promo ends.

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Huawei says it’ll abide by FRAND principle for 5G patent licensing fees

Huawei is currently working on the roll-out of 5G technology in infrastructure, similar to many other companies such as Samsung, ZTE, Lenovo, etc. The industry seems enthusiastic about the 5G technology, which is expected to have a worldwide commercial launch in 2020.

With the development and deployment of 5G technology going on, the next step for these companies is to decide their pricing. Among three major patent holders for 5G technology — Huawei, Qualcomm, and Erricson, two of them — Qualcomm and Erricson have already announced their patent licensing fees.

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Huawei has not yet officially announced its 5G patent license fees. Recently, there were reports suggesting that Huawei will charge 4 percent patent fees for each device to the manufacturers. However, the company denied the reports and said that the company’s officially pricing is not yet revealed and reported 4 percent fees are too expensive and unreasonable.

Now, He Gang, President of Huawei for terminal mobile phone product line revealed that the company will strictly abide by the FRAND principle for the patent licensing activities and will not blackmail the industry in paying higher fees. He further added that the company is committed to promoting the implementation of 5G technology.

FRAND, which stands for Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory, was created by a standard-setting organization (SSO). It facilitates widespread use of the standard and ensures that each SEP owner benefits from the use of the patent without gaining an unfair bargaining advantage.

It’s noteworthy that there’s no statute or regulation imposing a FRAND obligation. It was created in response to SSO members asserting infringement claims against other SSO members practicing their standard-essential patents (SEPs).

As for the Qualcomm‘s SEP fees, it’ll charge 2.275% for mobile phones that only support 5G, 3.25% for devices with 5G/4G/3G support. On the other hand, Erricson’s 5G patent license fee is set at $5/part for high-end handheld devices and $2.5/part for low-end handheld devices.

Read More: Huawei Mate 20 Lite official renders reveal black and gold variants, rumored to go on sale in August

Huawei is also working on a 5G smartphone, which is expected to get launched in June next year. According to the reports, the 5G smartphone from Huawei consumes twice as much power as 4G chips. The phone will have the Balong 5G01 5G chip that the company showcased at MWC Barcelona this year.

The Brand Deals Of H96 Kicks Off On Banggood; Details Inside

Looking for a top-end Android TV box that doesn’t bear a steep price tag? You’ve come to the right place. Deemed as one of the best Android boxes, the H96 is built by one company, but it sports multiple names.

Much to the delight of those who have been waiting to buy the best value Android box, Banggood is giving noteworthy discounts on various versions of the H96 TV box. The limited offer dubbed, ‘Brand Deals Of H96’ comprises unmissable deals that will be accessible on the first come, first serve basis.

Under the New Released category, you can get a 36% off on the H96 Max Plus RK3328 Android 8.1 USB3.0 TV Box, which usually sells for $69.81 without the discount. Thanks to the aforesaid reduction, you can now preorder the well-received Max Plus RK3328 at a dropped price of just $44.99.

Likewise, you can get 37% off on the H96 Max Plus RK3328 4GB RAM+64GB ROM version. The device normally carries a price tag of $85.17, but the first 100 pieces will be up for preorder at a reduced price of just $53.99.


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POCOPHONE F1 will launch August 22 in India

Xiaomi is set to release a new smartphone soon. This new phone called the POCOPHONE F1 will launch under its new sub-brand POCO.

Just a short while ago, the official Twitter Indian account for the new brand announced a release date for the POCOPHONE F1, its very first smartphone.

POCOPHONE F1 India launch date

According to the poster, the POCOPHONE F1 will launch in India on the 22nd of August which falls on Wednesday next week. The launch event will be held in New Delhi but the time has not yet been revealed.

Last week, social media accounts for the new brand popped up online and started teasing the upcoming phone as well as revealing tidbits about the new brand. POCO is currently being run by Jai Mani who is the lead product manager for Xiaomi India.

The POCOPHONE F1 is a flagship phone and will have a price tag lesser than Xiaomi’s current flagships (Mi MIX 2s, Mi 8, and Mi 8 Explorer Edition). It has the same Snapdragon 845 processor powering the aforementioned devices and even packs better specs in some areas such as having a large 4000mAh battery and liquid cooling.

The rest of its specs are a 5.99-inch FHD+ display with a notch at the top, 6GB of RAM, and 64GB of expandable storage. It is expected to come in other memory configurations too.

It has a 20MP front-facing camera with IR face unlock and vertically arranged 12MP + 5MP dual rear cameras. There is dual-SIM support, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB-C port. It also supports Quick Charge 3.0.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi A2 Android One smartphone with 4GB RAM lands in India for Rs. 16,990 ($248)

Get Huge Discounts On The 360 S6 And Other Top-End Vacuum Cleaners On GearBest

It is imperative to have an effective vacuum cleaner especially if you’re dust-sensitive or have any sort of allergies. While the market is rife with all sorts of home cleaning appliances that claim to keep your surroundings free from dust and other pollutants that take a toll on your health, these devices don’t come cheap.

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Dubbed as ‘Automate Your Cleaning,’ the promotion has been split into 3 categories including New Tech Arrivals, Household Helper, and Upright Vacuums. Each category features well-received vacuum cleaners that you can buy without worrying about going over budget.

Keeping in line with that, the site is doling out a noteworthy 19% off on the 360 S6 Automatic Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, which normally sells for $368.01. Thanks to the discount, you can buy the remaining 132 pieces of the S6 at a dropped price of just $349.99.
Likewise, GearBest is giving discounts on the Roborock Xiaowa Lite C102 and the Xiaomi ROIDMI XCQ01RM Portable Strong Suction Vacuum Cleaner in the form of coupon codes. These coupons can be used to get additional discounts on the aforesaid appliances at the time of checking out.

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OPPO R17 is official with 6.4-inch water drop screen, in-display fingerprint scanner and 8 GB RAM

Since multiple leaks had revealed plenty of information on the OPPO R17 smartphone, rumors had suggested that the company may announce it in this month. All of a sudden, OPPO has officially announced the OPPO R17 in China through Weibo. The smartphone is now listed on the official OPPO store in China. The official sales of the smartphone will begin on Aug. 18.

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The official listing of the OPPO R17 on the official store of the company does not contain its full specifications. It only states the major features of the smartphone. The listing reveals that the smartphone will be available for booking at 10:00 AM (local time) in China.

The OPPO R17 has a notched screen of 6.4 inches. Since the notch is smaller than its predecessor model and appears like a drop of water, OPPO has dubbed the new design as waterdrop display. The company claims that the R17 offers a screen-to-body ratio of 91.5 percent. One of the major attractions of the smartphone is that it is equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader.

The listing does not confirm on the name of the chipset that powers the smartphone. It only reveals that a 10nm SoC is present under its hood. It is speculated to be fueled by Snapdragon 670 that was announced recently. The SoC will be coupled with 8 GB of RAM. The handset includes a native storage of 128 GB. At the frontside of the phone is a 25-megapixel AI selfie camera and the AI smart dual camera is placed on its rear. The exact configuration of the dual camera setup is not known yet.

The OPPO R17 is preloaded with the new ColorOS 5.2. The handset supports AliPay face payment. It is fueled by 3,500mAh battery that carries support for VOOC fast charging.

The release date of OPPO R17 is not mentioned on its official OPPO store listing. Rumors have it that it may hit the Chinese market on Aug. 23 with a price tag of 3,000 Yuan. The handset is listed with color gradient options like Stream Blue that offers bluish-green appeal and Neon purple which appears like a mix of blue and purple. Currently, the smartphone is available for reservations.

OPPO R17 Color Variants

Read More: OPPO Find X Super Flash Edition goes on sale August 17

The Chinese manufacturer is known for starting the pre-orders of its new smartphones before unveiling them through launch event. Hence, it is likely that the company may announce OPPO R17 launch event in the next few days.

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Honor Play 6GB RAM and 64GB storage model gets upgraded to 128GB storage, pricing remains same

In June, Honor announced Honor Play smartphone, the first one from the company that featured GPU Turbo technology. It was launched in two variants — 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB + 64GB storage.

A couple of days ago, we reported that the Chinese manufacturer could launch a new variant of the Honor Play. Now, the company has announced that the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage model has been upgraded and now packs 128GB internal storage.

While the phone’s storage capacity has been increased, the pricing still remains same — 2,399 Yuan, which roughly converts to $349. It is available in three color options — Nebula Purple, Aurora Blue, and Midnight Black.

Honor Play 128GB storage

The Honor Play comes with a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display featuring a notch and 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. It is powered by the company’s own Kirin 970 octa-core processor with NPU and Mali-G72 MP12 graphics processor. The GPU Turbo technology enhances GPU performance significantly by increasing graphics processing efficiency by up to 60 percent.

On the back panel, there’s a dual-camera setup for photography, consisting of a 16-megapixel f/2.2 primary sensor paired with a 2-megapixel f/2.4 secondary depth sensor with support for AI shooting and AR gestures. On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 16-megapixel f/2.0 sensor for taking selfies.

There’s a fingerprint sensor on the back panel. The Face Unlock feature on the phone uses artificial intelligence that the company claims helps in adapting to different lightings and minute facial changes for accuracy.

It includes a microSD card slot that enables phone’s storage expansion up to 256GB. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, GPS, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 3.5 mm headphone jack, and USB Type-C.

The device comes with 4D gaming experience, powered by the same GPU Turbo technology. It can detect a number of gaming scenes including shots, explosions, and quakes. The phone also reportedly features a special film on its screen to reduce reflection and improve gaming experience under the light.

Read More: Huawei Mate 10 Pro, P20, Honor 10 & V10 already being tested with Android 9.0 Pie

The phone is running Android Oreo operating system with the company’s custom interface EMUI 8.2. It packs a decent 3,750mAh battery with fast charging support, which should be good enough for a day’s worth of gaming.

You can check out our review of Honor Play here.

The Holy Stone 4th Years Anniversary Celebrations Kicks Off With Unmissable Deals And Offers!

The Holy Stone 4th Anniversary is just around the corner and the popular retailer of high-end toys is leaving no stone unturned in a bid to mark the event with a red letter. Let’s check out the details.

As part of this celebration which will last for a couple of weeks, Holy Stone will be offering a broad range of interesting activities that are likely to sweep drone enthusiasts off their feet. Keeping in line with that, the company will be doling out a noteworthy 30% off on select drones, coupled with unmissable giveaways on its official site.

The site will be giving the aforesaid discount on the well-received HS170, the F181W, and the HS160 drones. As if that weren’t enough, Holy Stone is giving buyers an opportunity to get their own drones without shelling out a dime.


With a coupon, you can get your hands on the New Flagship HS700 drone without breaking much of a sweat. You can follow this link to check out more details and avail the big discounts before the celebration concludes on August 29th.

Founded in 2014, Holy Stone has a reputation for delivering awe-inspiring products for every age group. More importantly, the company offers a slew of distinctive items that do not burn a hole in the buyer’s pocket. This is backed by an unparalleled customer service.

Get Big Discounts On High-End Holy Stone Drones

Giveaway – Win a Xiaomi Mi Band 3

 

Gizmochina along with Giztop is conducting 1 unit Xiaomi Mi Band 3 as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 comes with a 0.78-inch OLED capacitive touchscreen, the display is designed with an aim to offer a better experience for viewing message and rejecting calls.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 comes with water and dust resistance, and is completely waterproof for up to 50 meters, ensuring that it works perfectly even when the user is swimming. The company has also announced another variant of the fitness tracker which comes with NFC support.

How to entry this giveaway? Just follow these steps via Gleam widget:

  1. Visit Xiaomi Mi Band 3 on Giztop website.
  2. Share this giveaway contest on Facebook, Twitter and Reddit;

Terms & Conditions:

1. The giveaway is an international giveaway.
2. We are not responsible for lost shipments.
3. We are not responsible for any duties, import taxes that you may incur.
4. We reserve all rights to make any changes to this giveaway.
5. The prize will be shipped in a month when the giveaway end.

Just follow the steps mentioned in the Gleam widget to participate in the giveaway.

Once again, good luck.

Giveaway – Win A Xiaomi Mi Band 3

Check Out The Unmissable TVs And Appliances Deals On Flipkart

Flipkart is doling out big discounts on televisions and a broad range of other home appliances that come in handy in day to day life. Let’s delve straight into the details.

The aforesaid sale has been divided into multiple categories including Electronics, TVs, and Appliances, Men, Women, Baby & Kids, Home & Furniture just to name a few. More importantly, the items features in each category are available at a heavily discounted price.

For the sake of an instance, the deals on TVs include a noteworthy 28% off on the Vu 80cm (32 inches) HD Ready LED TV. While this specific model normally sells for 16,000 INR, it can now be yours at a reduced price of just 11,499 INR.
Likewise, the Home Appliances category is rife with heavily discounted items, which comprises up to 45% off on a slew of top brand water purifiers. There are unmissable deals on other useful appliances and kitchen appliances as well.

Keeping in line with this, Flipkart is offering up to 70% off on breakfast range of items such as kettles, sandwich makers, hand blenders and lots more. This category covers 40% off on the Orbit HM-1510 150 W Hand Blender, which carries a price tag of 1,500 INR without the discount.

Aside from that, Flipkart is giving buyers an opportunity to avail Super Savers deals, wherein the Indian electronic commerce company is offering huge discounts on items under 599 INR, a minimum 50% off on select items and discounts on items under 1,299 INR.

You can follow this link to avail the discounts before the promo ends. Note that you can get extra 10% off if you buy 2 items and save an extra 15% when you buy 3 items, under the Super Savers section.

Get Big Discounts On TVs And Appliances On Flipkart

Here’s Where To Buy The Xiaomi Mi A2 Smartphone

Launched in July 2018, the Mi A2 is one of Xiaomi’s most popular smartphones. Taking its skyrocketing popularity into consideration, several well-known online stores sell the Mi A2 and we’ll be checking out some of the top sites where you can buy the coveted phone at best price.

Xiaomi Mi A2 On Giztop

You can buy the Mi A2 smartphone on Giztop. Sporting a big 5.99-inch LCD IPS 2.5D curved glass display with a screen resolution of 2160×1080 pixels, the Mi A2 would set you back $239 on the official online store of Gizmochina. You can click here to buy the phone and check out the color and storage options.

Xiaomi Mi A2 On Amazon India

The Mi A2 is ideal for those who are looking to get their hands on a newfangled smartphone that strikes a perfect balance between sleek design and great functionality. You can shop online for the Mi A2 smartphone on Amazon India.

The Mi A2 is slated to go on sale on August 16th at 12 PM IST. The phone will be carrying a price tag of 16,999 INR, which converts roughly to about $244. You can activate the ‘Notify Me’ button by following this link.
xiaomi mi a2Xiaomi Mi A2 On CooliCool

CooliCool is selling multiple versions of the Mi A2 smartphone. First off, the Chinese online electronics store features the 4GB RAM+32GB ROM version of the smartphone which you can buy at a lowered price of just $228 by visiting this link.

While it usually sells for $299, CooliCool is currently doling out a 24% off on the aforesaid version’s original asking price. Moreover, you can choose between 2 color options including black and golden.

You can get a 17% discount on the slightly larger 4GB RAM+64GB ROM version on CooliCool. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy this version at a dropped price of just $249.99 by visiting this link. Note that the version normally sells for $299.99.

CooliCool is also selling the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM variant at a discounted price of $289.99. The site is giving is giving a noteworthy 18% reduction in this variant’s original selling price of $359.99.

You can follow this link to avail the discount. You can even choose between the black and the golden color versions of the Mi A2 smartphone.

Xiaomi Mi A2 On NewFrog

You can get a 21% off on the global version of the Xiaomi Mi A2 phone offering 4GB RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. The version normally carries a price tag of $299.99 but due to the discount, it is now available at a lowered price of just $235.99.

You can visit this link to take advantage of this discount. This variant of the Mi A2 smartphone is available in black, gold and blue color versions.

Likewise, you can get a 21% off on the slightly bigger 4GB RAM+64GB ROM version as well. While this variant would set you back $329.99 without the discount, you can now buy it at a slashed price of just $259.99.

NewFrog is offering this discount on the black as well as the gold color version of the Mi A2 smartphone. Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing so follow this link without wasting time if you’re interested in availing the discount.


Xiaomi Mi A2 On Banggood

Banggood has a reputation for offering the best bang for your buck. Keeping in line with that, the Chinese online store is offering considerable discounts on 3 versions of the Mi A2 smartphone.

The site is giving a 13% off on the 4GB RAM+32GB ROM version of the Mi A2, which usually sells for $299.99. Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, this version is now available at a lowered price of just $259.99.

You can follow this link to get the discount on the black as well as the gold-tinted Mi A2 smartphone. Moreover, if you can buy 2 pieces for just $459.98 i.e. $229.99 each piece.

You can get a 7% off on the 4GB RAM+64GB ROM version of the Mi A2 smartphone on Banggood. This variant usually sells for $299.99 but will be available at a discounted price of just $279.99 for a limited period of time.

You can follow this link to take the discount. You can choose between the gold and black color version. Note that the blue color version of the Mi A2 smartphone was under restocking at the time of writing.

In order to buy the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM version of the Mi A2 smartphone on Banggood, all you need to do is follow this link. This version is only available in black color version.

Xiaomi Mi A2 On GearVita

The 4GB RAM+32GB ROM version of the Xiaomi Mi A2 smartphone is available on GearVita bearing a price tag of $258.98. The phone packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor along with an Adreno 512 GPU, under the hood.

You can get this power-packed smartphone in 3 color versions including black, blue and gold. You can follow this link to buy it and check out more details.

But if you’re looking for more power and storage space, you can go for the 4GB RAM+64GB ROM version of the Mi A2 smartphone. The black, blue and gold color versions of the phone are available for $288.98. Just follow this link for details.

The global version of the Mi A2 with 6GB of RAM and a hearty 128GB ROM is available for $339.99 on GearVita. You can visit this link to choose between the black, blue and gold color version of the handset.

Xiaomi Mi A2 On GearBest

You can get an 8% off on the black, light sky blue and gold color versions of the Xiaomi Mi A2 phablet with 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM on GearBest. As a result, the aforesaid version is now available at a dropped price of just $265.99. Click here for details.

There’s a 4% off on the 4GB RAM+64GB ROM version of the Mi A2 phablet and you can avail it by following this link. You can buy the black, denim blue or the gold color version at the discounted price of just $295.99.

Similarly, you can get 4% off on the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM version of the Mi A2 by heading straight to this link. Thanks to the discount, the black, butterfly, and gold color versions of the phone are now up for grabs at a dropped price of just $345.99 on GearBest.