AnTuTu’s Best Cost-Effective Smartphones For May Has Meizu Pro 7 On Top Under 2000 Yuan Segment

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Jun 25, 2018

Benchmarking outfit AnTuTu has released a comprehensive list of the top-selling cost-effective models in various price categories in the month of May. The list contains several models, including the Redmi Note 5 and a few surprises like the Meizu Pro 7. The ranking of the best value for price ratio is calculated using the phone’s AnTuTu average score which is a factor of the chipset divided by the current price on the brand’s official flagship stores on Jingdong (JD.com).

The lists are for the most cost-effective models during the period ranging from May 1 to May 31 in four different price categories such as 0-999 yuan, 1000 yuan – 1999 yuan, 2000 yuan – 2999 yuan and over 3000 yuan category. Xiaomi is known for its pocket-friendly phones so, it isn’t much of a surprise that the Redmi Note 5 (3GB+32GB) tops the 0-999 yuan price category offering users a new Snapdragon 636 chip and 3GB RAM for less than 1000 yuan ($152). This is followed by the Redmi 5 (2GB+16GB). Other models include the Meizu M5s (3GB+32GB), 360 N6 Lite, Meizu X, Redmi 5 Plus, Honor 9 Lite and even the Redmi 5A (2GB+16GB).

The 1000-1999 yuan price category sees the Meizu Pro 7 make a surprise appearance onboard the list. The 4GB+128GB version of the Pro 7 sits atop the price category as the best cost-effective model in May. This may be unconnected to the present selling price which is just around $300 for a phone with such a massive storage. The Meizu Pro 7 Plus (6GB+64GB) version is also priced in this category and is one of the cost-effective phones last month in China. The list also includes the Meizu Pro 6 Plus from 2016 and most spectacularly, the newly released Nokia X6. Other top-selling models in this price category include the Nubia Z17 mini, Xiaomi Redmi 6X, Mi Note 3, Mi Max 3, Nokia 7 Plus, Sharp AQUOS S2, OPPO A3.

2000 to 2999 yuan

In the 2000 – 2999 yuan price range, there are a total of 11 models on the list. Among them is the Honor V10 (4GB+64GB which is priced at 2299 yuan ($351) as well as the Nubia Z17 (6GB+64GB) with the same 2299 yuan ($351), both having 90 points. The list also has the Snapdragon 845-powered Black Shark gaming phone (6GB+64GB) which is priced at 2999 yuan ($458).

More than 3,000 yuan

Finally, the phones priced above 3000 yuan have five models considered to be cost-effective. The OnePlus 6 (6GB+64GB) version occupies the first spot in this category means it is the best cost-effective flagship model selling above 3000 yuan ($458) presently. Others include the Mi Mix 2s (6GB+64GB), Smartisan R1 (6GB+64GB), Huawei Mate 10 (4GB+64GB) and Sony Xperia XZ1 (4GB+64GB).

The good thing is some of these models are available to buy outside China like the OnePlus 6, Mezu Pro 7/7 Plus, the Redmi Note 5 and other Xiaomi models. In some cases, the prices on offer still give good value for money like the Redmi Note 5 which sells for around $189.99 on third-party retail websites. The OnePlus 6 has already launched globally and is selling amazingly well as a result of its cost-effective pricing when compared to the solid build and well-loaded specs lineup.

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Meizu Pro 7 Had Inventory Backlog Admits Jack Wong

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 25, 2018

The Meizu Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus were expected to be game changers by Meizu. Both phones launched with an extra-screen on the back but that didn’t help them sell. The failure of the Meizu Pro 7 series led to a massive price slash by retailers and even Meizu itself, and the resignation of a few executives.

Less than a month after the Meizu Pro 7 went on sale, third-party sellers began to cut the price of the phone. China Telecom cut the price of the Pro 7 by ¥300 and that of the Pro 7 Plus by ¥400. Over the past few months, the prices have reduced further. As at the time of the 618 shopping festival, both phones were selling for half of their original price tags.

Speaking on the official Meizu forum, the CEO has admitted to being in charge of the Pro 7 series and its inventory during production. He also added that, following the failure of the Pro 7 series, they will be more conservative regarding the Meizu 16 slated for an August release.

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Asus ZenFone 5Z to Debut in India Tomorrow

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 25, 2018

ASUS had introduced the ZenFone 5Z flagship phone alongside ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Q smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in February. Today, popular Indian retailer Flipkart has released a teaser to hint that the ZenFone 5Z may go official tomorrow.

Since the below teaser states that the new smartphone that will go official tomorrow will be a flagship device, it seems that the ZenFone 5Z will be announced tomorrow. Also, the colorful stripe present on the teaser is similar to the one found on the wallpaper of ZenFone 5Z. The Flipkart-exclusive flagship phone will be unleashed tomorrow at 8:45 PM in India (local time). Even the timing hints that the Snapdragon 845 powered ZenFone 5Z will be arriving tomorrow.

The ASUS ZenFone 5Z features a notched IPS LCD display of 5.2 inches that supports Full HD+ resolution and 18.7:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 845 chipset is present under the hood of the ZenFone 5Z. It will is equipped with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage.

The Sony IMX363 12-megapixel primary sensor + 120-degree 8-megapixel secondary sensor dual camera setup is available on the rear side of the ZenFone 5Z. An 8-megapixel camera is available at the frontside of the phone. A 3,300mAh battery is present inside the phone. The handset is preinstalled with ZenUI based Android Oreo.

There is no information available on the pricing of ZenFone 5Z for India. Earlier in this month, it was introduced with a price tag of 499 euros (~Rs. 39,700_ for the model that features 64 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM in Italy. The Taiwanese company is running an offer in Europe which allows customers to purchase the smartphone with a discounted price tag of 449 euros (~Rs. 35,700) if the order is placed before July 15. ASUS is yet to debut ZenFone 5 and 5Q smartphones in India.

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Honor 7X Gets Rs. 1,000 Price Cut In India And Android 8.0 Oreo-Based EMUI 8.0 Update

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Jeet

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Jun 25, 2018

On the same day Huawei‘s sub-brand Honor started selling its Honor 7C smartphone in India, the company announced a permanent price cut of Rs. 1,000 on Honor 7X in the Indian market.

Honor 7X, which was launched in India around six months ago for a starting price of Rs. 12,999, has now received a price cut of Rs. 1,000 and is now available for purchase for just Rs. 11,999 while the 64GB storage model costs Rs. 14,999. It is available exclusively through online retailer Amazon India.

Along with the price cut, the smartphone has also received a new software update which brings EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. The update introduces several new features, including Face Unlock and Ride Mode.

Further, the software update also brings AR Lens, which enhances a scene from the camera app before the user clicks the photo. UPI payments will also become easier, as EMUI 8.0 will allow Paytm users to assign a fingerprint shortcut that opens to the app’s payment section.

Honor 7X, which is the successor of the Honor 6X, features a 5.93-inch Full HD+ full-screen display with narrow bezels and 18:9 aspect ratio with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and a 2.5D screen on top.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by an octa-core Hisilicon Kirin 659 chipset along with Mali T830 MP2 GPU. It packs 4GB of RAM and comes in two options in terms of internal storage — 32GB and 64GB. It also supports storage expansion through microSD card up to 256GB.

The phone comes with dual-camera setup, featuring a 16-megapixel and 2-megapixel sensors on the back and an 8-megapixel camera sensor on the front for taking selfies and video calling. It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out of the box with EMUI 5.1 UI on top and is powered by a 3,340mAh battery.

Xiaomi Opens New Mi Store In Spain, Its Fourth In Madrid

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 25, 2018

In the last year, Xiaomi has focused on opening more offline stores in the markets its present in. It now has tens of store in China and India and has a number of stores in Europe. Last weekend, it announced the opening of a new Mi Store in Spain.

Xiaomi Store Spain — Xiaomi’s New Store in Madrid, Spain

The new store in Spain is its fifth in the European country and its fourth in the city of Madrid. This is just eight months after its entry into the country. The new store is located near the Puerta del Sol Square and is the largest in the country with a 200 meter-square area.

Xiaomi offers a number of its products in Spain but it is still significantly small compared to China or India. The Mi MIX 2s, Redmi S2, and Redmi Note 5 (Pro) are some of the new smartphones available for purchase in Spain. It also sells the Mi Scooter, electric toothbrush, and security and action cameras.

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Pre Order The OnePlus 6 Smartphone For Only $509.99 On Banggood [Discount Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 25, 2018

After floating around the rumor mill for quite a long time, the hotly-anticipated OnePlus 6 smartphone was finally unveiled in May this year. There are no prizes for guessing that the OnePlus 5T successor didn’t come bearing an affordable price tag.

Much to the chagrin of budget-conscious buyers who have been waiting to get their hands on the OnePlus 6 smartphone with bated breath, the phone didn’t come cheap. In fact, you’d have to shell out a whopping $698.62 to pre-order the EU version of the OnePlus 6 smartphone on Banggood.

While the feature-laden nature of the phone justifies its dizzying price tag, this also implies that a lot of smartphone lovers will not be able to buy the OnePlus 6 smartphone. But fret not, we’ll show how you can get a significant discount on the phone’s original asking price without breaking much of a sweat.

You can save a considerable amount of money – $188.63, to be precise, just by applying coupon code ‘BGON6EU’ at the time of checking out. In other words, you can bring your grand total down to only $509.99 just by using the aforesaid coupon code.

The OnePlus 6 is an irresistible smartphone, given that it sports a big 6.28 Inch Optic AMOLED 16M FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. While the display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5, the phone is housed in a robust aluminum alloy and glass body.

Furthermore, the OnePlus 6 packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 64-bit processor along with an equally competent Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood. The EU version comes with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB of non-expandable onboard storage.

The phone houses a 16.0MP (Sony IMX 398) + 20.0MP (IMX 376K) dual camera setup with f/1.7 aperture and dual LED flash on the back. Up front, it sports a 16.0MP (Sony IMX 519) camera for selfies.

Moreover, the phone runs OxygenOS based Android 8.1 Oreo OS and is backed by a built-in 3300mAh battery. On top of that, the device is crammed with all sorts of useful sensors including a fingerprint, gravity, P-sensor, L-sensor, compass, accelerometer, and gyroscope.

If you’re interested in buying the OnePlus at a discounted price, head straight to this link before the coupon code expires.

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OPPO Find X Launch Event for China to Take Place on June 29

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 25, 2018

The OPPO Find X that was introduced through a global launch on June 19 in Paris, France. In collaboration with OPPO, Jingdong Mall had recently started the reservations of the smartphone in China. Today, OPPO has confirmed that the it will be holding an exclusive unveil event in China on June 29 to announce its arrival in the home country.

At the global launch of Find X, the Chinese manufacturer did not confirm on when it will be bringing the Find X to China. Today, it has confirmed through Weibo that there will be a domestic launch event in China at the 751D.PARK 79 on June 29 at 2:30 PM. It is the very same place where OPPO had announced the Find 7 smartphone four years ago.

OPPO has already revealed the full specifications and features of the Find X smartphone through its global launch. Hence, the upcoming launch event of China will confirm its pricing for the home market.

The OPPO Find X has 6.42-inch S-AMOLED dual-edge curved display that offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio and offers 93.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. The motorized camera assembly rises and retracts when the camera app is accessed or closed. The handset does not feature fingerprint scanner but is equipped with an advanced 3D facial recognition feature.

The Snapdragon 845 SoC is present under the hood of the Find X along with 8 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 256 GB. It has a 3,730mAh battery to keep the lights on. At the front is a 25-megapixel camera and the rear panel houses 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup. The Color OS 5.1 flavored Android 8.1 Oreo is present on the Find X. The ColorOS 5.1 for Find X may include some exclusive new interactive features.

The Find X has a special variant called Find X Auomobili Lamborghini Edition that comes with 50W SuperVOOC fast charging. Also, it has a behemoth internal storage of 512 GB.

The regular Find X and the Lamborghini Edition are respectively priced at 999 euros (~$1,163) and 1,699 euros (~$1,979) in Europe. The European nations will be receiving it in August. The handset is also confirmed to arrive in North America, but further details on it are yet to be revealed. It will be announced in India on July 12.

Several Huawei and Honor Devices Break Free From EMUI: OpenKirin Brings LineageOS and Other ROMs

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 25, 2018

Modding, a very strong reality in the Android world on Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs, has always been a confined thing on Huawei and Honor devices due to the limitations of proprietary Kirin chipsets. Nobody would ever recommend you to get a Huawei phone or tablet if you wanted to become a modder: but from now, things are starting to change. Thanks to the new Project Treble by Google, it is possible to separate the Android core framework from the customizations, and this made possible to mod Huawei devices easily.

Team OpenKirin has launched a new AOSP project for several devices from the brand which can bring custom ROMs even to devices with Kirin chipsets. At the moment, it is possible to install three custom ROMs on several Huawei and Honor devices: LineageOS, CarbonROM, and Resurrection Remix. The list of eligible Huawei phones contains the Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, P10, P10 Plus, Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, P Smart, Mate 10 Lite and P10 Lite. The eligible Honor devices are Honor View 10, 9, 8 Pro, 7X and 6X. At last, there are also three tablets on the list: MediaPad M5 8.4, MediaPad M5 10.8 and MediaPad M5 Pro with stylus support.

The list contains a total of 17 devices and it is expected to be extended soon. All of the device in the list run EMUI 8.0 user interface which you can now replace with other ROMs. Note that Huawei has announced that it will ditch its own bootloader unlocking service on July 22 and in order to install one of the supported custom ROM you need to unlock the bootloader. So, if you do not install it before July 22, you will have to wait for third-party tools to be released. You can actually download the custom ROMs for your eligible device by heading on the official site of the OpenKirin AOSP project.

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Xiaomi’s Crowdfunded QBORN Child Safety Seat with Max Weight Limit of 36kg Goes On Sale

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 25, 2018

Xiaomi first unveiled the QBORN child safety car seat in April under its crowdfunding platform with a 999 yuan ($152) price tag. Right now, the sleek product has been launched into the market for direct sales with a slightly higher 1,299 yuan ($198) price tag. It is presently available for buyers in China from the Xiaomi Youpin website.

QBORN brand is a Xiaomi ecological chain company founded in 2017. The startup focuses on manufacturing products for babies, including research on how to get the best and safest products. The Child safety car seat is designed for kids between the ages of 9 months and 12 years. Specifically, it is designed to carry weights ranging from 9kg to 36kg maximum. In addition, it is available in Grey, Blue and Red colours.

The QBORN car seat adopts an innovative design which won it the 2016 German Red Dot Concept Design award. The safety and comfort of the child are at the forefront of the car seat’s design. The seat core skeleton is made of high-strength carbon steel which is the same with that used on high-end automobile girder. It is combined with high-pressure injection molded casing made of PP material. The solid steel rod connects the base and has stronger impact resistance.

The part that comes into contact with the child’s body is a slow-rebound sponge combined with a high energy-absorbing EPP material. When pressed, the honeycomb structure is subjected to a multilateral force to absorb energy and effectively relieve the impact caused by the collision. The backrest supports 6-speed adjustment, while the headrest supports 11-speed adjustment. The seat is fixed at three different points to the car seat with a design which guarantees solidity. There is a five-point seat belt which can cover all the key parts of the baby’s body. It is distributed from the shoulders, waist and buttocks and give racing driver-class protection.

As stated earlier, the new Xiaomi product is available from the Youpin website for just 1,299 yuan. We don’t know when the product will be officially available outside China but it won’t be long before it gets available via third-party retailers.

Panasonic Toughbook FZ-T1 Innovative Rugged Handheld Launched, But The Price Is Insane

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 25, 2018

Panasonic is not the biggest name in the mobile devices sector, but it has launched several innovative devices for workers and enterprise customers. The Japanese company has just announced a new device of this kind: Toughbook FZ-T1. Rather than a simple smartphone, it is more like a handheld phone. Indeed, besides the “cellular” version it also comes in a variant without 4G LTE connectivity and without voice capabilities.

Panasonic FZ-T1 is a rugged handheld equipped with the military certification (MIL-STD-810G) and the IP68 certification making it fully waterproof and dustproof. It can also survive to drops from up to 1.5 m and temperatures (-10 to 50 °C). The most important feature of Panasonic Toughbook FZ-T1 is the integrated barcode scanner which will be useful in the retail sector for works such as shelf stocking, order taking, and assisted sales.

Its display has a 5-inch size and an HD resolution; it can even be used with gloves or a passive stylus pen. It is far from being a high-end handset as it features an entry-level Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 paired with just 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. But despite this, its price is insane: it will be available in the UK starting from August with 3 years warranty and a price tag of $1615/€1386 for the 4G version.

Samsung’s First Android Go Phone Leaks: Key Specifications Revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 25, 2018

Previous reports have revealed that the Samsung’s first Android Go phone has a model number of SM-J260. A recent report had revealed that Samsung is testing its first Android GO smartphone in multiple countries in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Rumor have it that it could be a J2 series phone that hit the market with Galaxy J2 Core moniker. Today, a leaked specs sheet of the Samsung J260F has appeared online.

The below image shows that the Samsung J260F features a 5-inch Super AMOLED display. The Exynos 7570 chipset that features a quad-core processor that has a clocking speed of 1.4 GHz is present under the hood of the SM-J260F. The SoC is coupled with 1 GB of RAM. The device includes an internal storage of 16 GB.

The front-facing camera of the alleged Galaxy J2 Core is of 5-megapixel. It may arrive with a rear snapper of 13-megapixel. A 2,600mAh battery is present under the hood of the device.

The last time Samsung had launched a smartphone without its own UI was in 2014 when it had released the Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition. The SM-J260 will be running on stock version of Android 8.1 Oreo. Since it is pegged to debut as an Android GO phone, it is likely to run on Go edition of Oreo.

Recent information has revealed that its SM-260F model number could be made available in regions like the U.K, Germany, France, Poland, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Caucasus countries. The SM-J260M model number could be heading to Latin America nations such as Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Panada, Paraguay, Panada and Trinidad and Tobago. The SM-260G is expected to arrive in nations such as Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.
At present there is no information available on the launch date for the alleged Galaxy J2 Core. Also, the pricing of the smartphone is under the wraps.

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The UMIDIGI Z2 Goes Up For Preorder On CooliCool Bearing A Slashed Price Of Only $249.99

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 25, 2018

UMIDIGI Z2

UMIDIGI took the wraps off its hotly-anticipated Z2 smartphone earlier this month. As expected, the Z2 boasts an array of awe-inspiring specs and features that make it an irresistible smartphone.

On the downside, the UMIDIGI Z2 smartphone does not come cheap. In fact, you’d normally need to shell out $399.99 if you’re interested in pre-ordering the coveted smartphone on CooliCool.

But if you’re reluctant to spend that kind of money on a smartphone, we got good news for you. Touted as one of the biggest online commercial corporations in Asia, CooliCool is offering cost-conscious buyers an opportunity to save a considerable amount of money.

As a result, the UMIDIGI Z2 smartphone is currently up for preorder at a slashed price of $249.99. In other words, CooliCool is giving smartphone enthusiasts a chance to save $150 without breaking much of a sweat.

The Z2 is quite a bargain at this massively discounted price, given that it sports a mammoth 6.2 Inch FHD+ full-screen display with a resolution of 2246 X 1080 pixels and a display ratio of 19:9. Moreover, the device is housed in a robust aluminum alloy and glass body.

It packs a powerful Helio P23 MTK6763 2.0GHz Octa Core processor an uses a PowerVR GT71 MP2, 700MHz, 2-Cores GPU, under the hood. The UMIDIGI Z2 comes with 6GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of expandable ROM (support 256GB TF card expansion).

On the photography front, the Z2 houses a 16 MP+8MP dual-camera setup at the back. Up front, there are 16 MP+8MP dual cameras for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

This hybrid dual-SIM smartphone runs the latest Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is backed by a 3850mAh Sony battery with 9V 2A Quick Charge support. The Z2 smartphone features a myriad of useful sensors including a proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, and geomagnetic sensor just to name a few.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in checking the full specification and taking advantage of the discount, which is currently valid for the black color version the UMIDIGI Z2 smartphone.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Ultra Short Throw 5000 Laser Projector For Only $1825 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 25, 2018

If you’re cinephile thinking about setting up a projector at home without breaking the bank, look no further. GearBest is currently doling out a considerable discount on the projector’s original asking price, for a limited period of time.

Deemed as world’s first ultra-short projector, the Xiaomi Mi Ultra Laser is a feature-laden projector that would normally set you back a pretty penny on online stores. But much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a projector, GearBest is offering 2% off on the device’s retail price.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, the coveted Xiaomi Mi Laser projector can now be yours at a slashed price of $1889 on GearBest. But if the best price doesn’t impress you much, the Chinese online store is gearing up to further reduce the device’s retail price to only $1825. This price cut down is slated to take place in the afternoon, today.

The Xiaomi’s new ultra short throw projector is ideal for those who do not want to stick with large TVs as an alternative. The Xiaomi-branded projector is capable of creating 150 inches of full HD quality images when placed 5cm-50cm (2”-20”) from the wall. It boasts an impressive product life up to 20,000 hours.

Furthermore, the Xiaomi Mi Laser projector adopts an ALPD (advanced laser display) technology. It warrants movie theater-grade 5,000 lumens of brightness, coupled with 3,000:1 contrast and better than 85% NTSC color coverage which delivers enhanced red color.

The self-sufficient Xiaomi Mi Laser projector comes with three HDMI ports. It runs MIUI TV-based Android operating system and is powered by a quad A53 processor.

Moreover, it features built-in speakers which comprise 2x tweeters, 2x woofers. It can output to a dedicated amp and has Wi-Fi and Ethernet for those who want to stream their content.

If you’re interested in grabbing the best price for the Xiaomi Mi Ultra Short throw 5000 laser projector, head straight to this link without wasting time. The Flash Sale price will be valid for the remaining 15 pieces for 3 days.

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Check Out The Mid-Year Sale On GearBest; Get Maximum Discount Markdowns And Lots More!

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 25, 2018

As part of its recently commenced ‘World Cup 2018 Kick Off’ promotion sale, GearBest is doling out cool prizes, mega coupons, and lots more. The Chinese online store is giving buyers an opportunity to enjoy their world cup with mega mobile markdowns.

While you can get 5% off on cell phones on GearBest, the site is also handing out a 10% discount on cell phone accessories in the form of discount coupons. Apart from that, you can get 40% off on electronics, lifestyle, and fashion sales.

Penalty Shootout Deals

This category is rife with high-end smartphones and phablets that you can buy at a reduced price. Among a myriad of other devices, the impending promo features the Nubia Z17 Lite phablet that would normally set you back $362.60 on GearBest.
The site will be offering a noteworthy 53% off on the Z17 Lite phablet, bringing its original asking price down to only $169.99. The discount will be valid for only 300 pieces when it kicks off.

Likewise, you can find a broad range of upcoming discounts that will be valid for multiple smartphone and phablets. GearBest will also be giving a 9% off on the Microwear H1 3G smartwatch phone, which usually carries a price tag of $95.19 on the site.

Top Four Selling Items

This section has further been divided into mobile phones, smartwatch phones, and mobile phone accessories sub-categories. Each sub-category comprises 4 items that are currently up for grabs at a slashed price.Keeping in line with this, the Xiaomi Redmi S2 is now available at a discounted price of just $569.99 on GearBest. It’s worth noting that you’d normally have to shell out $619.90 to purchase the well-received phablet.

Mobile Phones

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a top-notch phablet without burning a hole in your pocket, you have come to the right place. This segment features a slew of coveted phablets that you can buy at a considerably reduced price.

Moreover, the category includes top brands such as Xiaomi, Huawei, Letv, Elephone, Oukitel, and Bluboo. More importantly, you can get up to a massive 46% off on the handsets featured in this category.

Smart Watch Phone

If you’re a budget-conscious buyer looking for a smartwatch phone that you can buy without breaking the bank, look no further. In this section, you can find all sorts of smartwatch phones that currently carry lowered price tags.

For the sake of an instance, you can buy the Zeblaze THOR PRO 3G smartwatch phone at a lowered price of just $79.99. Note that the device would normally set you back $105.16 on GearBest.

Similarly, the NO.1 G8 smartwatch phone can now be yours if you’re willing to spend just $37.71 GearBest. Note that the device normally sells for $39.50 on the site.

Mobile Phones Accessories

There’s no dearth of accessories that help you enhance your mobile phone. On the downside, these accessories don’t come cheap.
Thankfully, GearBest is giving buyers something to cheer about in the form of big discounts on mobile phone accessories. For example, you can purchase the YAOMAISI Durable USB Cable for iPhone 7, 8 and X at a slashed price of just %5.99.

Moreover, you can find top brands like Xiaomi, ASUS, Huawei, Oukitel, Vernee, Elephone, UMIDIGI, and Cubot. You can visit this link in order to check out rest of the product and take advantage of the big discounts before the promo wraps up.

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Xiaomi Will Promote Itself In The US With Drones In Central Park

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Jeet

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Jun 25, 2018

Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer which recently filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, has reportedly planned to kick off the US leg of its global offering this week. In order to attract attention, the company will fly drones in Central Park.

The news about the drones in Central Park in the US comes after the Hong Kong roadshow where some investors were left underwhelmed. According to the report, head of Hong Kong-based office of one of the leading New York investment group said that “they want the market to think they are a combination of Apple and Tencent, but they are not.”

Xiaomi Logo

Investors at the Hong Kong roadshow said the share pricing was expensive even at the lower end but Xiaomi and its advisers argued that it deserves a bigger multiple in recognition of its broader ecosystem. The company said that its business concern cut across hardware, e-commerce and internet services.

Recently, Xiaomi officially announced its intention to raise up to 6.1 billion US dollars through an IPO in the Hong Kong stock exchange. The company had initially set its sight at raising $10 billion but that was reduced after the company suspended its CDR offering in China.

During the conference held in Hong Kong, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun said that the company has huge potential for growth in the future. The company also disclosed that it hopes to sell almost 2.2 billion shares to global investors during the IPO which will commence on Monday for between 17 and 22 Hong Kong dollars each (approximately $2.20 to $2.80).

It was disclosed that Xiaomi is valued at between $54 billion and $70 billion, which is lower than the valuation of close to $100 billion the company was reportedly seeking earlier this year.

The offer prospectus from the company says that Xiaomi is primarily an internet company. It further adds that “by first selling a wide variety of smart hardware products, we have built a massive and proprietary platform for the delivery of our diverse internet services.”

The company has further revealed that Lei Jun who has been Xiaomi’s CEO since inception has been awarded stock worth about $1.5 billion for his contributions to the company. The decision was reportedly taken in a consensus and is based on Lei Jun’s devotion over the last eight years to the company he started from scratch, for which he has not taken a salary.

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Buy Teclast M89 Tablet For Only $84.99 On Banggood; Sale Kicks Off Soon!

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 25, 2018

Teclast has had a reputation for manufacturing powerful yet pocket-friendly tablets for quite a long time now. The popular Chinese digital brand has even launched two 2-in-1s and laptops that managed to sweep tech buffs off their feet.

Teclast took the wraps off its M89 tablet in a bid to take on Xiaomi’s feature-laden Mi Pad 4 before it hit the store shelves. Despite bearing a relatively low price, the M89 tablet included a slew of awe-inspiring features that even the Mi Pad 4 wasn’t expected to include when it launched.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the long-awaited tablet, all you need to do is activate the ‘Alert Me On Arrival’ button on Banggood. The device would normally set you back $169.99 on the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck. But if you aren’t willing to shell out a fortune for a tablet, we got good news for you.

First 10 buyers will have an opportunity to acquire the Teclast M89 tablet at a lowered price of just $84.99. Banggood will be placing a $149.99 price tag on 11th to 200th pieces of the tablet, while 200th pieces onwards, you’d need to pay $159.99 to purchase the M89 tablet.

The M89 is a powerful tablet that packs a MediaTek MT8176, 64-bit processor along with an IMG PowerVR GX6250, 700MHz GPU, under the hood. Furthermore, it offers 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage.

It sports a mammoth 7.9 inch 10-point OGS sharp screen display with a screen resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. On the photography front, the M89 tablet sports an 8-megapixel rear-mounted camera and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video calling.

Moreover, it runs Android 7.0 Nougat OS and is backed by a built-in 4,840mAh Lithium-ion Polymer battery. The device’s dimensions are 199 mm X 136 mm X 7.4 mm and it weighs in at 400 grams.

If you’d like to grab the deal that is slated to kick off on Tuesday, June 26th afternoon at 3:00 PM (Beijing time), simply follow this link.

Get Big Discounts On Teclast M89 Tablet On Banggood

Xiaomi to Launch New Product on July 3; Could it be Mi Max 3 or Mi 6X Hatsune Edition?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 25, 2018

Xiaomi has just introduced the Redmi 6 Pro and Mi Pad 4. These devices will go on sale starting from this week. In the coming month, the Chinese manufacturer will be introducing the Mi Max 3 smartphone that has already appeared on TENAA with full specs. Xiaomi’s voice assistant Xiao AI that is currently available only in China has revealed that the company will be unveiling a new product on July 3. Even though Xiaomi fans are eagerly waiting for the arrival of the Mi Max 3, it is also being speculated that Xiaomi may debut the Hatsune Edition for the Mi 6X smartphone.

The below screenshot shows the Xiao AI showing a notification that confirms that the company will be launching a new device on July 3. Some may speculate that it could be hinting the arrival of Mi Max 3, but it seems unlikely that Xiaomi may launch it so soon after the newly unveiled Redmi 6 Pro and Mi Pad 4. Leaked information has recently revealed that the company will be soon launching Mi 6X Hatsune Edition. Hence, there is a possibility that the new variant of Mi 6X may debut on July 3 and Mi Max 3 may go official later in the same month.

Last year, Xiaomi had launched the Redmi Note 4X Hatsune Edition smartphone in turquoise color. It appeared sleeker than the regular Redmi Note 4 even though both handsets sported the same design. The handset was introduced in a custom casing and Xiaomi had also offered some downloadable Hatsune theme for its users. The Chinese manufacturer had also provided a limited-edition power bank with the handset. The rumored Mi 6X Hatsune Edition may arrive with similar offerings.

Redmi Note 4X Hatsune Miku Green Special Edition

The Mi Max 3 is slated to debut next month, but there is no information available on its launch date. The TENAA appearance has revealed that it will be sporting an 18:9 aspect ratio display of 6.99 inches. The Snapdragon 636 SoC may power the phone, but there could be a higher model featuring SD660 or SD710. It will be coming with a huge battery of 5,400mAh capacity

The Mi Max 3 may arrive with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. It will be featuring a front camera of 5-megapixel and a rear-mounted dual camera setup with 12-megapixel primary sensor.

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Buy No.1 F13 Smartwatch At A Heavily Slashed Price Of $26.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 25, 2018

After making a slew of rugged smartwatches available to the public, Chinese manufacturer No.1 took the wraps off its hotly-anticipated sport/business watch dubbed the F13. The smartwatch sports an eye-catching color, round display which is protected by a spherical (curved) glass and features IP68 certification that lets you dive up to 50m deep without worrying about damaging your smartwatch.

As expected, the feature-laden F13 smartwatch comes bearing a steep price tag. But with the device’s huge popularity in mind, GearBest is doling out a big discount on its original asking price for a limited period of time.

GearBest is currently offering a noteworthy 33% off on the No.1 F13 smartwatch, bringing its normally steep retail price down to just $26.99, but that’s not all. The big discount is valid for the gray, red, and venom green color versions of the coveted smartwatch.
Aside from being waterproof, the F13 boast an array of other awe-inspiring features that make it an irresistible smartwatch. For instance, it supports social media notifications, messages, incoming calls, sleep monitor, sedentary reminder, pedometer and 24/7 heart rate monitoring.

More importantly, you’d be able to use it irrespective of which operating system you use since it is compatible with both Android and iOS. While the F13 comes with Bluetooth support, there’s no support for mobile connectivity.

The device draws its juices from a 350mAh polymer lithium ion battery. Moreover, it supports a slew of languages including English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Turkish.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, head straight to this link without wasting time since the promo is on the verge of wrapping up. It is also worth noting that there were only 184 pieces of the gray, 500 pieces of the red, and 499 pieces of the venom green color version left for the Flash Sale price at the time of writing.

Get 33% Off On No.1 F13 Smart Watch On GearBest

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro and Mi Pad 4 Officially Launched; Goes on Sale from This Week

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 25, 2018

Yesterday’s brief appearance of the Redmi 6 Pro and Mi Pad 4 on the official website of Xiaomi had revealed their entire specifications and features. This morning, the Chinese manufacturer has finally listed Redmi 6 Pro and Mi Pad 4 on its official site which confirms that these devices are now official.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Specs, Features, Pricing and Availability

The Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro has a 5.84-inch FHD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio. The phone comes with a software solution to hide the notch. The metallic rear of the phone houses 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and a fingerprint reader. The front camera of 5-megapixel supports AI portrait mode and AI face unlock.

The Redmi 6 Pro is yet another phone with Snapdragon 625 SoC. It is fueled by 4,000mAh battery. It has a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card. Some of its other features include MIUI 9 based Android 8.1 Oreo, IR remote control, 3.5mm audio jack, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11n and so on.

The Redmi 6 Pro will be available for buying in China starting from tomorrow (June 26) at 10 AM. The 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM, 32 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM variants are respectively priced at 999 Yuan (~$153), 1,199 Yuan ($183), 1,299 Yuan (~$199). Its color variants are Rose Gold, Sand Gold, Lake Blue, Stone Black and Lake Blue.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Specs, Features, Pricing and Availability

The Mi Pad 4 has an 8-inch screen that produces 16:10 aspect ratio and its rear panel is made out metal. Since the device is slightly smaller than its predecessor, it offers better grip for one-hand usage. The Snapdragon 660 chipset powers the Mi Pad 4. It receives power from 6,000mAh battery. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture and a 5-megapixel front camera with f/2.0 aperture. It is the first tablet from Xiaomi to support face unlock. The slate is loaded with MIUI 9flavored Android 8.1 Oreo.

For Mi Pad 4 users in China, Xiaomi is offering contents from channels like iQiui, Tencent video and Sohu. The preloaded Mi Video app supports live TV coverage. Also, there is a book reading app that provides access to huge library of novels, magazines and classics.

The Mi Pad 4 comes in colors like Gold and Black. The Wi-Fi only 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM editions of the tablet are respectively priced at 1,099 Yuan (~$168) and 1,399 Yuan (~$215). The LTE model that features 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM is priced at 1,499 Yuan (~$230). The first sale of the Mi Pad 4 will begin in China on June 29 at 10 AM.

Buy Xiaomi Redmi S2 Phablet For Only $145.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 25, 2018

Looks like a good news for Xiaomi fans that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the Redmi S2 phablet without breaking the bank. GearBest is offering a significant discount on the Chinese tech firm’s recently launched flagship phablet.

While the Redmi S2 would normally set you back a pretty penny on other online stores, GearBest is giving tech buffs an opportunity to buy the well-received phone at a lowered price of just $159.99. This is a 17% reduction in the device’s original asking price.

But if you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to shell out even that kind of money on a phablet, we got good news for you. GearBest will be further reducing the selling price of the Xiaomi Redmi S2 smartphone to only $145.99.

In other words, you can buy the coveted phone which boasts a broad range of awe-inspiring specs and features without burning a big hole in your pocket. Let’s check out some of Redmi S2 phablet’s mean features.

First off, the Redmi S2 phablet sports a mammoth 5.99 inch IPS, LCD, HD+ display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. Moreover, the phone is housed in a robust metal mix body.

Apart from a finger scanner, the Redmi S2 houses 12.0MP + 5.0MP dual camera setup with AF and dual LED flash on the back. Up front, there’s a 16.0MP camera with Face Beauty, face detection, and panorama shot for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

The Redmi S2 phablet is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) processor and it uses an Adreno 506 graphics processing unit, under the hood. The phone offers 3GB of RAM, coupled with an expandable 32GB of onboard storage.

Furthermore, it runs the latest Android 8.0 Oreo operating system and is backed by a built-in 3080mAh Li-ion battery. As if that weren’t enough, the phone is crammed with all sorts of useful sensor including an accelerometer, ambient light, e-compass, gravity, gyroscope, and proximity sensor.

On top of that, you can choose from 3 color options including gray, gold and rose gold. With the discount slated to end in just 4 days, buyers will need to follow this link to grab the deal before it runs out.

Get A Big Discount On The Xiaomi Redmi S2 Phablet On GearBest