Huawei had a launch event today where it announced a bunch of new products such as the Kirin 710, the Talkband 5, and the Nova 3. It also announced a second phone, the Nova 3i. The Nova 3i comes with lots of interesting features but the most important one is its processor which is the just announced Kirin 710.
Nova 3i Design
The Nova 3i doesn’t have a look we haven’t seen before from Huawei or Honor. There is a notch, dual rear cameras in the same iPhone X style a lot of its phones use, and glass on both sides.
Nova 3i Specs
The phone has a 6.3-inch 19.5:9 FHD+ display. Paired with the Kirin 710 is 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage or 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. That is no mistake. The 6GB model does have less storage. However, the official site says there is a 6GB + 128GB model too. All models have support for storage expansion (256GB max.)
The Nova 3i comes with four cameras – two on each side. The notch is home to a 24MP sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor. Huawei says it can identify 8 different scenes and has an “HDR Pro backlight mode”. The phone also comes with Qmoji, Huawei’s take on the iPhone X’ Animoji.
The rear cameras, on the other hand, are a 16MP sensor and a 2MP sensor. The cameras can identify up to 22 different scenes and have a bunch of professional shooting modes. It can also record slow-motion videos at 480fps.
Even with the new chipset, the Nova 3i still comes with Bluetooth 4.2. There is also aptX and aptX HD audio for high-quality audio streaming. The phone has a 3340mAh battery, dual SIM support (nano only) and runs EMUI 8.2 based on Android 8.1 Oreo.
Huawei has finally taken the wraps off the Huawei Nova 3 and Nova 3i smartphones in China today. Unlike the earlier smartphones in this series which were essentially mid-rangers, the company has boosted the new Nova 3 model with the flagship AI enabled Kirin 970 chipset inside. Not just that, the phone supports the recently announced GPU Turbo technology as well, making it a power packed smartphone for a pretty aggressive price tag.
The Huawei Nova series has always focused on the camera experience. The same applies with the new Nova 3 as well. Like the Nova 2S that was announced back in December 2017, the new model features 4 cameras in total, two on the front and two on the back. This will ensure that you’ll be able to capture good quality selfies with bokeh from both the ends.
Huawei Nova 3 Design
Huawei has decided to stick with glass on the new model, like its recent releases. So, the Huawei Nova 3 comes with 3D double curved glass on both the sides. The glass at the back features high refractive index and comes in four color options: Black, light blue, primrose gold, and blue-violet (similar to the shade on the gradient Aurora P20 pro).
Up front, you have a notch which houses a number of sensors like ambient light, proximity, IR light sensor for 3D face recognition, dual cameras (on either sides) and earpiece. So, its bigger than some notch phones like the OnePlus 6.
Huawei Nova 3 Specs
The Huawei Nova 3 is quite loaded in terms of specs. The phone features a large 6.3-inch display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 2340 x 1080p resolution. The phone supports IR face unlocks and even 3D face recognition payments. Note that there’s a fingerprint sensor on the back as well. The front camera is made up of a 24MP f/2.0 sensor along with a secondary 2MP sensor. The front camera supports AI features as well as an enhanced beauty mode.
The rear camera is composed of a 16MP +24MP dual camera setup (Color + B/W sensors) with f/1.8 aperture lens, PDAF, contrast AF, AI scene recognition (22 categories and 500 different scenes), short video effects via AI and even HDR Pro at the hardware level. This is said to bring HDR mode in the preview window as well as while shooting videos.
As for the hardware inside, the Nova 3 boasts of the flagship Kirin 970 AI chipset inside with 6GB of RAM and 64GB / 128GB of internal storage options. The storage can be further expanded up to 256GB via MicroSD. There’s a pretty decent 3750mAh battery inside that should last up to a day as well as a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack. Note that the phone comes with support for GPU Turbo which should ensure smooth gaming experience on its large screen.
Other notable features of the Nova 3 include 3D Emoji AR support, Android 8.1 based EMUI 8.2 UI, USB Type-C, and dual SIM support. It’s worth mentioning that some of the features like 3D face recognition payments and AI short video effects will not be available at launch. Instead, these features will rollout in future updates.
Huawei Nova 3 Price & Availability
The Nova 3 is priced at 2999 Yuan for the 6+128GB edition for all the four colors. Note that the Primrose Gold is a special edition model, but the pricing remains the same. It could be a limited edition model.
The phone goes on sale on July 19 (tomorrow) at 10:08AM via Vmall.
Last week, Huawei had revealed its new wearable device — Huawei TalkBand B5, which is the successor of the TalkBand B3 that was launched in 2016. Today, along with the Nove 3, Nova 3i and Kirin 710 processor, Huawei officially launched the TalkBand B5.
As for the pricing, the Sports version of the Huawei TalkBand B5 is priced at 999 Yuan, which roughly converts to $149 while the Business variant of the wearable device is priced at 1,199 Yuan, that is roughly $178. There’s also a third variant, Fashion version, which costs 1,499 Yuan (approximately $223).
The TalkBand B5 comes with an ungraded 1.13-inch full color touch display with 2.5D curved glass and 300 × 160 pixels screen resolution. The display is about 2.4 times bigger than its predecessor and can display contents of WeChat and QQ as well as schedule, SMS and news, among others.
It is a 2-in-1 device that can be used as a fitness tracker as well as a single-ear Bluetooth headset. When attached to the wristband, it can be used as a fitness tracker, but when detached, it becomes a single-ear Bluetooth headset which can be used to take calls.
The pop-up Bluetooth headset has a trip-core audio chip with high-definition voice and dual microphone with noise reduction. It has caller ID support, call mute function as well as speed dial option. There’s a built-in triple-core audio chip that supports dual MIC noise reduction.
The wearable device also comes with Huawei TruRelax Technology that analyses heart rate variability and accesses the user’s stress status. Further, the device offers breath training for relaxing. The Huawei TruSleep 2.0 uses cardiopulmonary coupled dynamics spectrum (CPC) to monitor complete sleep structure including deep sleep (REM). It analyzes the sleep pattern of the user and also offers personalized sleep recommendations.
The Huawei TruSeen 2.0 heart rate technology offers 24-hour continuous heart monitoring when running, walking, cycling and more activities. Along with step counting, calorie calculation, and distance measurement, it also enables users to set up a running plan based on heart rate evaluation, V02max, recovery time suggestion and more.
The device also comes with features such as reminders, voice assistants, alarm clocks, remote control for media content, phone finder, etc. The Huawei TalkBand B5 has IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. The Talkband B5 connects via Bluetooth 4.2 to devices that are running Android 4.4+ and iOS 9.0 and above. It is powered by a 108mAh battery that can provide talktime of about 6 hours on a single charge.
The Huawei TalkBand B5 comes in Sports Edition with strap in three colors — Ash, Black and Brown color. On the other hand, the Business Edition comes with a metal strap. There are also optional 18mm straps in silicone, leather and stainless steel for a premium look.
Huang Zhang, the founder of Meizu has revealed a hand-drawn Meizu 16 sketch in the Meizu community today. The sketch sort of confirms that the device would come in two models and the two models will feature on-screen fingerprint sensors. The Meizu CEO further hinted that the smartphone would be released next month. From the sketch, the two model would come in different screen size, which is supposedly the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus. Alongside the sketch was a very brief note “the pursuit comes from love”.
Before now, reports have it that, the Meizu flagship will use an OLED display, COF package, and supports AOD screen fingerprint unlocking. The device would be fuelled by the popular standard Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and wouldn’t use the full-screen design, unlike the 16 Plus that sports a full 6.5 inches screen.
Meizu is expected to hold a news conference next month at Beijing Bird’s Nest where it would launch the Meizu 16 series models. The series comprises of the 16 and 16 Plus as well as the Meizu X8.
We have been waiting for Huawei to announce a new processor for its mid-range devices for months now. The Kirin 659 which it announced last year has appeared in so many phones, its hard to keep track. So it comes as a sigh of relief to know it now has a new mid-range processor – the Kirin 710.
The Kirin 710 is Huawei’s first 12nm chipset. The smaller size means there should be a significant improvement in power consumption and performance when compared to the 16nm Kirin 659.
In terms of performance, the Kirin 710’s single-core performance is said to be 75% higher than that of the Kirin 659 while for multi-core performance, it offers a 68% increase in performance
The chipset consists of four Cortex-A73 cores clocked at 2.2GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.7GHz. The GPU is an ARM Mali G5 which is said to be 1.3 times better than that of the Kirin 659 and 1x more energy efficient. It also has support for LTE Cat. 12 and Cat. 13 and dual-SIM dual-4G VoLTE.
Xiaomi’s Mi Max series always featured one of the biggest smartphone displays of its time and the same will continue in 2018 as well. After today’s official confirmation from the company, we now know for sure that the Mi Max 3 will feature a monstrous 6.9-inch display that should cater to your gaming and entertainment needs. But the Mi Max series is not just known for its huge displays, it’s also famous for its extravagant battery capacities. The Mi Max 3 is no exception with the company confirming that it will come with a massive 5500mAh battery to ensure that the phone’s large screen is powered for a very long time!
Almost everything about the phone is known via official teasers, leaks, and rumours. Hence, it’s time for a Mi Max 3 specs rumour roundup article to see what’s in store for us on July 19.
Gone are the days when companies used to protect their upcoming smartphones to ensure there’s enough excitement during the launch event. Now, there’s a growing trend among smartphone makers to reveal almost everything about the device before it goes official. The same is applicable with the Mi Max 3 as well. Xiaomi has already shown us its design, specs, and teased a few features giving us a clear picture of the handset.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Design
Apart from the Mi Mix series, rest of Xiaomi’s smartphones have featured standard designs. In case of the Mi Max 3, Xiaomi is adopting the exact same design as the Mi 6X. This means that you get a top left placed dual camera setup with flash in between, center placed fingerprint sensor at the back, and up front, thin bezels on the top and the bottom. In short, consider the Mi Max 3 as an enlarged version of the Mi 6X.
While Xiaomi is yet to officially announce a price tag for the Mi Max 3, it has confirmed that it will be under 2000 Yuan (~$300). This is likely for the highest end model, i.e. 6GB+128GB edition, which would be a pretty good deal!
To recall, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 was launched in two models like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage with respective pricing of 1,699 Yuan (~$253) and 1,999 Yuan (~$298). So, the company seems to be aiming for a similar pricing strategy this year as well.
But this year, for this price, there will be big upgrades as compared to its predecessor like in the processor department (SD636 vs 625), display (6.9 vs 6.4), battery (5500 vs 5300mAh), and even the cameras (12+5 dual cams vs 12MP single cam).
The Honor Note 10 is an upcoming phablet from Huawei’s subsidiary Honor. The device has been in the news in recent weeks with leaks covering specs, color variants, and a special Rolls Royce Edition. Now live photos of the device have surfaced and we get to have a good look at the display.
The Honor Note 10 is said to pack a 6.9-inch AMOLED screen. That is the same size as Xiaomi’s Mi Max 3 which launches tomorrow. However, these live photos of the Note 10 show the device is wider than that of the Mi Max 3.
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So if they do have the same screen size why does the Honor Note 10 look wider? We came up with two plausible reasons. First, the angle the photos were taken makes it appear so. Second, the Honor Note 10 doesn’t have an 18:9 aspect ratio.
If you remember, the Huawei Mate 10 doesn’t have an 18:9 aspect ratio but it has smaller bezels more or less the size of the Mate 10 Pro which has an 18:9 aspect ratio. We want to believe the same design has been used for the Honor Note 10.
In the pictures, the phone is shown side-by-side with the Nintendo Switch. The Switch has a 6.2-inch screen but thanks to the huge bezels surrounding it, it is bigger than the Honor Note 10.
Vivo NEX, the smartphone which comes with a pop-up front-facing camera, is all set to be launched globally this month. In line with that, the Vivo NEX will also be available for purchase in Taiwan from 30th July for a price of NT$2,1990, roughly $718, which is about $45 more than Chinese pricing.
However, according to the report, the Vivo NEX will be available for purchase in Taiwan on 30th July through a limited sale with just 1,000 units. Apart from Taiwan, the smartphone is also slated to launch in Russia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and India by the end of this month.
The Vivo NEX series was first announced in China in two variants — NEX S and NEX A. Both the variants are the production version of the Vivo Apex concept smartphone that was showcased earlier by the Chinese company.
The highlight of the Vivo NEX smartphones is the whopping 91 percent screen-to-body ratio and a motorized pop-up front camera for taking selfies and video calling. It also comes with an under-display fingerprint reader. Both the smartphones feature a 6.59-inch Super AMOLED Full HD+ display with 1080 x 2316 pixels screen resolution with 18:9 aspect ratio.
Under the hood, the NEX S is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor clocked at a maximum frequency of 2.8GHz. It packs 8GB RAM and comes in two internal storage options — 128GB and 256GB. On the other hand, the NEX A is powered by the recently launched Snapdragon 710 processor with a 2.2GHz clock speed. This one comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
In the camera department, the smartphone features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 12MP primary sensor and 5MP secondary sensor. On the front side, there’s an 8MP snapper that comes with an elevating mechanism.
As for the software, both the smartphones are running on Android Oreo operating system out of the box. The phone also comes with Vivo Game Engine, which is made in partnership with Tencent Games that aims to provide an immersive gaming experience based on software and hardware optimization.
Connectivity options on the devices include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz) 2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C. Both the smartphones are fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support.
The Vivo NEX will be officially available for pre-orders in India through online marketplace Amazon from 19th July. While the company has not yet revealed Indian pricing, several reports suggest that the pricing will start from INR 48,990 which roughly translates into $715.
BlackBerry’s Indian licensee Optiemus is expected to launch two new phones this year. Ever since news of the two devices surfaced, they have been referred to as the BlackBerry Ghost and Ghost Pro. Apparently, those are their codenames and a new leak has revealed their official names.
The Blackberry Ghost will launch as the BlackBerry Evolve
The leak comes from Evan Blass who first informed us about the existence of both phones months ago. According to a tweet from him yesterday, the BlackBerry Ghost will launch as the BlackBerry Evolve and the Ghost Pro will launch as the BlackBerry Evolve X.
Apparently the Ghost and Ghost Pro from India's Optiemus are coming to market as the BlackBerry Evolve and Evolve X.
Both the Evolve and the Evolve X are expected to come with 18:9 displays and powerful Snapdragon processors. A few weeks ago, Evan Blass also revealed the Ghost (Evolve) will pack a 4000mAh battery. The rest of the specs are still unknown and so is a release date.
Meizu is preparing to launch its next flagship smartphone series — Meizu 16 in August. The company will be launching Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus, and ahead of the phone’s launch next month, most of the details related to the smartphone have leaked online.
While we already know that the upcoming flagship smartphone will have a dual camera setup, the latest information reveals that the primary camera on the back side will feature a 12-megapixel sensor with f/1.8 apreture.
Further, it is said that the company’s mBack button will have a new evolutionary version and will ditch the dot design. There’s a possibility that the company could introduce a new gesture recognition feature.
Recently, Meizu CEO Jack Wong shared camera samples of the upcoming flagship smartphone Meizu 16. The indoor sample photo looks impressive with a high level of accuracy in colour reproduction and the clarity is vivid.
Meizu is expected to launch two smartphone in its Meizu 16 series — Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus and even though both device will have narrow bezels and high screen-to-body ratio, the smartphones will not feature a notched display.
Under the hood, both smartphones will be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor, clocked at a maximum frequency of 2.8GHz. This is the same chipset that powers most of the flagship smartphone launched this year.
The company’s CEO has already revealed that there’ll be an 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage model, which is likely to be the high-end variant of the Meizu 16. The smartphone is also confirmed to come with an under-display fingerprint sensor.
It will also come with dual rear camera setup and support for wireless charing. However, there’ll be another model named Meizu X8, a mid-range offering from the company, which will be powered by Snapdragon 710 processor and won’t feature the in-display fingerprint sensor.
Recently, Meizu CEO Jack Wong had said that the most powerful version of the upcoming flagship smartphones will not cost more than 4000 Yuan, which roughly translates to $514 while the Meizu X8 is said to cost between 1,500-2,000 Yuan ($226-300).
The Meizu 16-series as well as the Meizu X8 are slated to launch next month. While Jack Wong has revealed that the Meizu 16 will be launched on 26th August, the company has not yet made the launch date official.
OnePlus 6, the long-awaited successor of the OnePlus 5 series was launched in May this year. As expected, the feature-laden phone turned out to be an instant hit among smartphone lovers who prefer a big-screen phone.
On the downside, the OnePlus 6 does not come cheap. In fact, it will set you back $790.99 on Banggood. Much to the chagrin of budget-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to shell out that kind of money on a smartphone, the Shenzhen-based Chinese smartphone manufacturer does not plan to lower the phone’s original asking price anytime soon.
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At this considerably dropped price, the OnePlus 6 is quite a bargain since it offers a slew of top-end specifications and features including a big 6.28 inches Optic AMOLED 16M FHD+ (2280 x 1080 pixels) display. The phone is housed in a sturdy aluminum alloy and glass body which is further enhanced with an eye-catching full-screen display.
Furthermore, the OnePlus 6 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 64-bit processor and it packs a Qualcomm Adreno 630 graphics processing unit, under the hood. The phone offers 8GB of RAM and a hearty 128GB of non-expandable onboard storage.
On the photography front, the OnePlus 6 smartphone houses a 16.0MP+16.0MP dual-camera setup on the back. Up front, it sports a 20.0MP camera with dual LED Flash for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.
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If you’re looking for a fast wireless charger for your smartphone that doesn’t empty your pocket, look no further. The Tronsmart WC05 dual coil fast wireless charger supports a broad range of smartphones including the iPhone X / 8 / 8 Plus and the coveted Samsung Galaxy series. It can charge all Qi-enabled phones.
More importantly, the WC05 will not set you back a pretty penny thanks to a considerable 33% discount offered by GeekBuying on the device’s original asking price. The Tronsmart-branded wireless charger normally carries a price tag of $44.53, but the Chinese online store will be selling it at a slashed price of just $29.99 for a limited period of time.
Despite its massively reduced price, the Tronsmart WC05 is quite a powerful wireless charger that provides 7.5W, 10W & 5W output, and delivers optimal charging speed after detecting your devices. It also gives you the freedom to rest your mobile device in vertical and horizontal position based on your convenience.
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Xiaomi brands itself as an internet company but the Chinese giant is best known for its smartphones which have a durable build coupled with affordable pricing. The company has now made an official entry into Bangladesh and it is three of its latest smartphones that get launched first before any of its numerous products.
Bangladesh isn’t really a large market but Xiaomi phones are fairly popular in the market despite the lack of an official Mi Store there. Hence the decision to make an official entry coordinated by Mi India. Xiaomi India head, Manu Kumar Jain made the announcement on Facebook. The Facebook post reveals that the Chinese smartphone vendor was making its debut in Bangladesh with three of its latest smartphones namely the Redmi S2, Redmi 5 and Redmi Note 5.
All three smartphones will be available in 463 Mi authorized offline stores across the country while Daraz Bangladesh will coordinate the sales online via its website – www.daraz.com.bd. However, only the pricing details of the Redmi S2 and Redmi 5 were unveiled in the post. The 3GB + 32GB variant of the Redmi S2 comes with a BDT 14,999 ($178) price tag while the 4GB + 64GB version comes with a BDT 17.999 ($213) pricing. On the other hand, the Redmi 5 will sell for around BDT 13,990 ($165). The online and offline sales will commence on July 26 at 2 PM local time.
HMD Global has introduced the Nokia X5 smartphone today through in China. It is second X series notched display smartphone after the Nokia X6 that was unveiled in May. Here is all the information that is available on the specifications and pricing of the Nokia X5.
Nokia X5 Specifications and Features
The Nokia X5 that has arrived in Night Black, Baltic Sea Blue and Glacier White color variants feature double-sided 2D glass with a polycarbonate frame in between. The rounded body design of the phone promotes comfortable grip. The handset measures 149.51 x 71.98 x 8.096mm and it weighs 160 grams.
The handset is fitted with a 5.86-inch screen that produces 19:9 aspect ratio and HD+ resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels. The notched display offers a screen-to-body ratio of 84-percent. There is an eye protection mode that helps in reducing eye strain by filtering out the blue light emitted by the screen.
The Nokia X5 features MediaTek Helio P60 SoC that promises high performance by consuming low power. It improves gaming performance by 70 percent and it is also equipped with AI-based power saving technology. It comes with an independent AI unit for handling AI tasks on the Nokia X5. The 32 GB and 64 GB storage respectively features 3 GB and 4 GB of RAM. There is a microSD card slot for additional storage. The handset includes a 3,060mAh battery.
The back panel of the Nokia X5 features f/2.0 aperture 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup that comes with features like dual-tone LED flash, HDR mode, PDAF, high-sensitivity depth-of-field lens, AI driven professional portrait photography mode and more. It is packed with a selfie camera of 8-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture that offers features like AI beauty, AI stickers, AI background blurring effect and dual-view shooting mode that allow users to use the front and rear cameras at the same time.
The front camera can be also used as face unlock feature. The rear panel of the smartphone is fitted with a fingerprint reader which can be used to authenticate payments apart from unlocking the phone.
The Nokia X5 is loaded with pure edition of Android 8.1 Oreo. The company has also confirmed that the X5 will be treated with Android 9.0 in future. The smartphone will be also provided with monthly security updates. The other features of the phone include USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack, dual-SIM support, Cat.4 LTE modem, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and GLONASS.
The Nokia X5 has arrived in China with a price tag of 999 Yuan (~$149) for 32 GB model whereas the cost of the 64 GB variant is 1,399 Yuan (~$208). The smartphone is now available for reservations on Chinese retailer sites like Suning, Jingdong, Tmall as well as Nokia Mobile app store. These platforms will begin the sales of the X5 by 10:05 AM (local time) tomorrow.
HMD Global is yet to confirm on the availability of the Nokia X5 outside of China. Rumors have revealed that it will be hitting the international markets as Nokia 5.1 Plus.
Sharp, a Japan-based company re-entered the Chinese market in March last year. However, it seems that the company is again withdrawing from the market as it has removed all the content from its official Weibo account, which is China’s popular microblogging platform.
Also, the CEO of the company’s mobile phone division, Luo Zhongsheng’s designation stated on Weibo now says “senior communication digital blogger” and the last update from him was last month, further indicating that the company is leaving China’s market.
Since re-launching its smartphone business in China last year, the company has launched a few smartphones, including Aquos S2 and Aquos S3 Mini. But it appears that the public response to Sharp’s smartphones was not what the company expected.
If Shap is indeed shutting down operations in China, this won’t be the first time. Earlier, the Japanese company had shut down operations in China in the year 2005 and 2013. However, as stated, it announced its re-entry in China through Weibo in March 2017.
Recently, two of those phones leaked with proper names instead of just model numbers, along with some official renders — Aquos C10 and Sharp B10. The company is also expected to launch a third phone called the Aquos D10 which is reported to be a rebranded version of the Aquos S3.
A leaked photo has surfaced today that shows the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Max 3 sitting besides its predecessor, the Mi Max 2 smartphone. The image shows that the form factor of the Mi Max 3 is quite similar to the predecessor and still it manages to offer a larger display. Also, newer reports have also revealed the differences between their specs.
Dimensions and Display
In the below image, the Mi Max 2 is placed on the left whereas its upcoming successor is seated on the right. The Mi Max 2 measures 174.1 x 88.7 x 7.6mm and it houses a 6.44-inch display with capacitive buttons on the lower bezel.
The TENAA listing of the Mi Max 3 has revealed that it will be a tall aspect ratio smartphone with an elongated form factor. Its dimensions are 176.2 x 87.4 x 8mm. The upper and lower bezels of the Mi Max 3 are reduced. Instead of capacitive buttons, the smartphone will feature on-screen buttons for navigation.
Performance: Battery, SoC and Variants
The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 includes a 5,300mAh capacity and it weighs 211 grams. The Mi Max 3 weighs 221 grams as it is packed with a 5,500mAh battery. Xiaomi has included support for Quick Charge 3.0 on the Mi Max 3, whereas the large battery of Mi Max 2 lacks support for fast charging.
Even though 14nm Snapdragon 625 is a power efficient SoC, the Mi Max 2 was criticized during its launch as it featured the same SoC that powered the original Mi Max smartphone from 2016. The new 14nm Snapdragon 636 SoC will be powering the Mi Max 3. As far as its performance is concerned, it is said to be on par with Snapdragon 820 SoC that were found under the hood of the flagship phones from 2016. The Mi Max 3 is also expected to include the new dual-band GPS technology feature for accurate navigation experience.
The 64 GB and 128 GB storage variants of the Mi Max 2 featured 4 GB of RAM. Few months after the launch of the Mi Max 2, Xiaomi had also launched its 32 GB storage + 4 GB RAM edition. The successor smartphone will be arriving in two RAM variants of 4 GB and 6 GB and they will respectively feature 64 GB and 128 GB of storage. The TENAA listing of the Mi Max 3 also includes a 32 GB model. Probably, the Chinese manufacturer may introduce it few months later.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Rear and Front Cameras
The Mi Max 2 has a 12-megapixel primary camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. The Mi Max 3 is the first Mi Max phone to include a dual camera setup. It will be arriving with Sony IMX363 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera module. The 8-megapixel frontal shooter on the Mi Max 3 will be equipped with soft light LED flash. A slew of AI-based functions such AI scene recognition, AI object identification, AI voice assistant and AI photography. Apart from fingerprint scanner that is also available on the Mi Max 2, the Mi Max 3 will be also equipped with AI driven facial recognition.
Pricing and Color Variants
The 64 GB and 128 GB storage editions of the Mi Max 2 were made available in 1,699 Yuan (~$253) and 1,999 Yuan pricing (~$298). The pricing of the 64 GB and 128 GB models of the Mi Max 3 are not known. The Mi Max 2 was launched in colors like black and gold. Apart from gold and black hues, the Mi Max 3 will be also arriving in a new blue colored variant.
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Huawei still has its groove on as regards the manufacture of beautifully designed smartphones both on the flagship and mid-range categories. The company is expected to take the wraps off the Nova 3 alongside the Nova 3i on July 26. We have already spotted the Nova 3 design and specs online. Now, it is the turn of the Nova 3i renders to make an entrance onto the scene along with the pricing and key configuration.
The Nova 3i render, memory configurations and their pricing details were reportedly outed by some sellers on AliExpress. According to the details, the Nova 3i will be available in a 4GB + 64GB storage priced at $480 (about 3,216 yuan). There is also a 6GB + 64GB memory variant which will come with a slightly higher $520 (~3,484 yuan) price tag. Both versions will be available in four colors: white, black, red and purple. There is even talk of a 4GB + 128GB version.
One of the major details we can take out from the outed renders of the Nova 3i is the lack of a notch design on the display. The device keeps up with the full-screen 18:9 display design. In Addition, the device will ship with the new Hisilicon Kirin 710 chipset. On the camera end, the Huawei Nova 3i packs a dual rear-mounted dual camera setup comprising a 16MP + 2MP combo. The device will also hold a dual camera setup at the front which is a 24MP + 2MP combo. Thankfully, the device is among Huawei’s models that will feature support for GPU Turbo. The Huawei model will be fuelled by a 3340mAh battery. Quite interesting is the fact that the device is not listed as a pre-order but actually available to buy right away.
After floating around the rumor mill for a long time, the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 was finally unveiled earlier this year. Previously surfaced reports suggested that the smart bracelet will boast an array of awe-inspiring features, and much to the delight of Xiaomi fans the Mi Band 3 did not disappoint.
Sporting a big 0.78 inch OLED touchscreen, the Mi Band 3 surpasses its precursor, the well-received Mi Band 2 in several features, design, and usability. On top of that, the Mi Band 3 retains all key features such as measuring heart rate and counting steps while offering the ability to answer calls.
Following in the footsteps of the ultra-affordable Xiaomi Mi Band 2, the recently unveiled Mi Band 3 smartwatch doesn’t come bearing a steep price tag. However, bearing its skyrocketing demand in mind, Banggood is giving fitness fanatics who are on a tight budget an opportunity to buy the Mi Band 3 at a slashed price of just $39.99.
This is a noteworthy 33% reduction in the Mi Band 3’s original asking price of $59.99. This discount is currently valid only for the black color version of the smart bracelet.
The Mi Band 3 is a highly useful smart bracelet that can keep a track of steps taken, distance moved, calories burned, total sleep, heart rate and a slew of other activities. More importantly, it can track these actions over the past day, week, and even month.
Moreover, you’ll be able to pay wireless with the Mi Band 3 as it features a version with NFC chip. Its guarantees 20 days of battery life and comes with interchangeable straps in different colors.
But if that doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code ‘3mibandd’ to further reduce your grand total to just $26.89. In other words, you can save an extra $13.31 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon. Follow this link to take advantage of the discount.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 was launched in February this year. It boasts an array of awe-inspiring specs and features that make it an irresistible phablet despite carrying a steep price tag.
You’d ideally need to shell out a fortune to buy the Redmi Note 5. As a result, smartphone lovers who are on a tight budget have been waiting with bated breath to get their hands on the power-packed phablet.
The Redmi Note 5 4G phablet features a big 5.99 inches FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It is housed in a sturdy aluminum alloy body which is further augmented with a 2.5D curved glass.
Furthermore, the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa Core 1.8GHz processor and it packs an Adreno 509 GPU, under the hood. The global edition offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.
Longtime Xiaomi fans and smartphone enthusiasts finally have their prayers answered in the form of a 13% discount on the Redmi Note 5 4G phablet’s steep retail price. The significant reduction is offered by GearBest, and it will be valid for the black color version of the phablet.
The Chinese online store is also doling out a 14% off on the golden, and 11% off on the day sky blue color versions of the phablet, bringing their retail price down to just $229.99. The black color variant of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 phablet with 4GB RAM 64GB ROM is also up for grabs bearing a slashed price tag of $229.99.
On top of that, you can use coupon code ‘IT$MPN564’ to further reduce your grand total to just $189.99. In other words, you can save an additional $40 during the checkout process without breaking much of a sweat.
It is worth noting the deal price will be valid for only 100 units, and the aforesaid coupon is slated to expire on July 22nd. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the discount, simply follow this link.
Sony has just confirmed that it will be present at the IFA 2018 tech trade show in Berlin, Germany on Aug. 30. It is speculated that the company may announce Xperia XZ3, Xperia XZ3 Compact and Xperia XZ3 Premium (or Xperia XZ2 Pro) on the said date. Since the last month, the rumor mill is leaking information on the Xperia XZ3 and XZ3 Premium. Surprisingly, UK based online retailer MobileFun has jumped the gun by listing the Xperia XZ3 for pre-orders well before its official announcement. The listing contains an official render, specifications and pricing.
According to the specs sheet of Xperia XZ3 on the retailer site, it will be arriving with a 5.7-inch display that will carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. This indicates that it will be sporting an 18:9 aspect ratio screen like the Xperia XZ2. The Snapdragon 845 SoC is present under the hood of the Xperia XZ3 along with 6 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 64 GB. For additional storage, it is equipped with a microSD card slot. The handset receives power from a 3,240mAh battery.
For photography, the Xperia XZ3 is fitted with 19-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual camera setup and a frontal shooter of 13-megapixel. Previous leaks have suggested that the XZ3 will be featuring the very same dual camera module and front-facing camera that is available on the Xperia XZ2 Premium. The exact version of Android is not mentioned, but it is very likely to run on Android 8.1 Oreo. The Mobile Fun listing also says that the XZ3 measure 10.1mm in thickness and weighs 198 grams which sounds untrue.
The listing also contains an image which actually belongs to the Xperia XZ2 Premium. The unlocked 64 GB Xperia XZ3 is now available for pre-orders with a pricing of 749 pounds (~$981) inc. VAT. It is available in black color. The listing allows users to add the phone to basket and it also leads to the payment page.
TechRadar that was first to spot the Xperia XZ3’s listing claims that a Mobile Fun spokesperson has said that the information about the phone was received through its supply chain. As far as pricing is concerned, the spokesperson said that the retailer site will be listing the handset with the same price in the UK.
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