Vivo NEX going on pre-order in India from July 19

Buy BlitzWolf BW-FWC2 Wireless Fast Charger for $13.99 on Banggood

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Jul 17, 2018

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 that is slated to debut on July 19 is now listed on Jingdong Mall. The retailer site from China has not revealed the pricing of the phone, but it is now receiving its reservations. The listing also contains some of the key specs of the smartphone.

According to the listing of Mi Max 3 on JD, the last date to reserve it is July 19. It will begin the sales of the smartphone from July 20. The listing has revealed some information on its display, battery and processor.

In the recent teasers of Mi Max 3 too, the company has been mainly highlighting its large-sized display and battery. There is no official information yet on the processor that will be powering the upcoming Xiaomi phablet.

Some rumors have claimed that the Snapdragon 710 SoC will be present under the hood of the device. The appearance of Mi Max 3 on TENAA and some of its recently spotted leaked images have revealed that it will be powered by an octa-core processor that works at 1.8 GHz. Hence, it is speculated to arrive with Snapdragon 636 chipset that allows the Redmi 5 Pro phone that was released in India in February this year. The appearance of Mi Max 3 on Jingdong Mall has revealed that it features Snapdragon 636 SoC.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mi Max 3 video teaser reveals it real skin

Few hours ago, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had shared the official renders of the upcoming Mi Max 3 smartphone. The handset is expected to arrive in colors like Black, Gold and Blue. Through Weibo post that had carried the renders of the smartphone, Jun confirmed that the phablet is equipped with an 18:9 aspect ratio screen that produces Full HD+ resolution. He also mentioned that the smartphone is packed with a mammoth battery.

As far as other specs are concerned, the Mi Max 3 is expected to feature the same 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual rear camera system that is available on the Redmi Note 5 Pro. For snapping selfies, it will be arriving with a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The handset is expected to arrive in RAM variants such as 3 GB, 4 GB and 6 GB and storage models like 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB.

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Giveaway – Win a BlitzWolf Wireless Fast Charger

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Jul 17, 2018

Gizmochina along with Banggood is conducting 1 unit BlitzWolf BW-FWC2 Wireless Fast Charger 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.

BlitzWolf BW-FWC2 Wireless Fast Charger Features:
Compatible Qi Standard:
Biltzwolf BW-FWC2 is compatible with any Qi-enabled device and supports wireless inductive charging. Charge your device by simply placing it on the charger.

Support 5W/7.5W/10W Wireless Charging:
Automatically matches the charging mode required by the device. A Quick charge enable charger is required to enable support for 7.5W and 10W charging.

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

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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 BlitzWolf Wireless Fast Charger

Meizu 16 with Snapdragon 845 SoC scores 291,866 in benchmark test

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Jul 17, 2018

After announcing the Meizu 15 series smartphone, the company started working on its successor — Meizu 16 series. Recently, Meizu CEO revealed that the Meizu 16 will be launched on 26th August and is expected to be available right after the launch.

Now, ahead of the phone’s official launch next month, the benchmark score of Meizu 16 has been leaked online. The leaked image reveals that the phone scored 291,866 in a benchmark test. However, we were not able to verify the authenticity of this.

The benchmark score of Meizu 16 as claimed by the leaked image is higher than the score of flagship smartphones from other Chinese manufacturers. For comparision, Xiaomi’s Black Shark Gaming Smartphone scored 289,959; the Vivo NEX scored 284,227; the OnePlus 6’s score stands at 282,275; and the score of Xiaomi Mi 8 is 273,221.

Meizu is expected to launch two smartphone in its Meizu 16 series and even though both device will have narrow bezels and high screen-to-body ratio, the smartphones will not feature a notched display as is the trend nowadays.

Under the hood, both Meizu 16 and 16 Plus 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 also 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 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). We’ll know for sure next month when the devices get launched.

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 video teaser reveals it in real skin

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Jul 17, 2018

The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is going to be unveiled on July 19. The recent teasers of the smartphone have revealed that it will be housing a mega display of 6.9 inches and a huge battery of 5,500mAh capacity. The latest teaser that Xiaomi has released on its Weibo account today reveals its front and rear design.

#Xiaomi Max 3 Official first commercial pic.twitter.com/RVhMrtXqrn

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The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 that can be seen in the video confirms its design that have been already revealed through the leaked videos that appeared in recent weeks. The Mi Max 3 features a tall aspect ratio screen. Its upper and lower bezels are slightly thick but are smaller in size when compared to predecessor model. The backside of the smartphone has a dual camera setup which features an LED flash placed in between the two sensors. A fingerprint reader also resides on the rear shell of the phone.

Recent leaks suggest that the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 will borrow some specs like SoC and dual camera setup from the Redmi Note 5 Pro. According to past reports, the Mi Max 3 will be fueled by Snapdragon 636 that includes 1.8 GHz octa-core processor. The Sony IMX363 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup is expected to be available on the Xiaomi phablet.

The base model of the Mi Max 3 may feature 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. The other models of the smartphone include 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The massive 18:9 display of the phone will be offering FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mi Max 3 official renders reveal upcoming phone and design

Shown above are the teaser images of the Mi Max 3 that Xiaomi had released in the recent past. The image on the right shows the “Arena of Valor” (King of Glory) game running on the screen of the Mi Max 3. This suggests that the handset will support good frame rate. Hence, it is speculated that it could be the Snapdragon 710. Probably, this model will be called Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Pro. However, a concrete proof to confirm on the existence of Mi Max 3’s SD710 edition is yet to surface.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 that was unveiled on May 31 is the first smartphone to feature dual-band GPS technology for accurate location tracking. The image shown on the left side suggests that the Mi Max 3 will offer better GPS navigation. Hence, there is a possibility that the Mi 8 could be equipped with dual-band GPS module for better location tracking experience.

Buy Teclast F6 Pro Laptop For Just $465 And The Teclast F7 For Only $268 On LightInTheBox [Coupon Codes]

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Get 31% Off On Teclast F6 Pro Laptop On LightInTheBox

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Jul 17, 2018

The Teclast F6 Pro boasts an array of jaw-dropping specs and features that make it an irresistible laptop. The 2-in-1 hybrid Core M3-7Y30 powered notebook comes with the 360-degree hinge and a slew of other intelligently designed features that are likely to sweep tech buffs off their feet.

Even a year after hitting the store shelves, the F6 Pro continues to garner popularity among gadget buffs. Bearing its skyrocketing demand in mind, LightInTheBox is giving a noteworthy 31% off on the device’s original asking price. Let’s delve straight into the details.

The Teclast F6 Pro laptop would normally set you back $750 on LightInTheBox, but much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a laptop, the Beijing based international online retail company is selling it for just $519.99.

The discount will be valid for the 8GB RAM/128GB ROM, silver-tinted version of the F6 Pro notebook. In addition to getting this discount, you can save a considerable amount of money by applying coupon code ‘LITBTECLASTF6PRO1’ during the check out process.

This allows you to save an extra $54.99 by bringing your grand total down to just $465. Note that the coupon is slated to expire on July 23rd. You can head straight to this link to get the discount.

Likewise, you can go for the 6GB RAM/128GB ROM version of the Teclast F7 notebook if you’re willing to spend just $310.99 on LightInTheBox. This is a noteworthy 26% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $419.
On top of that, you can use coupon code ‘LITBTECLASTF71’ to further reduce your grand total to $268. The discount will be valid for the silver color version of the Teclast F7 notebook, and the coupon will lapse on July 23rd.

Its worth noting that both the Teclast F6 Pro and the Teclast F7 notebooks will be sent to buyers via special line express, which includes customs clearance. You can follow this link to avail the discount.

Get 26% Off On Teclast F7 Laptop On LightInTheBox

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 official Renders reveal upcoming phone’s design

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Jul 17, 2018

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its upcoming smartphone — Mi Max 3, which is the third-generation phone in the company’s Mi Max series. Now, ahead of the phone’s launch in China on 19th July, Xiaomi President Lin Bin has shared the phone’s renders and some key specifications.

The images shared by Lin Bin reveals that the smartphone will be available in three color options — Black, Gold, and Blue. He further revealed that the phone features a 6.9-inch full screen display and is said to come with Full HD+ display and 18:9 aspect ratio.

On the back side, there’s a dual camera setup with sensors placed vertically and the module placed at the top-left corner. In the top-center part, there’s a fingerprint sensor for added security. The smartphone also retain the 3.5mm headphone jack.

While sharing details about the Mi Max 3, Xiaomi President Lin Bin said that while the phone comes with a large screen, it doesn’t feel very big. He further added that the smartphone comes with super battery life which will be helpful to those who use their device for a long time.

Earlier, the Mi Max 3’s retail box was leaked online, which confirmed that the smartphone comes powered by Qualcomm‘s recently launched Snapdragon 636 processor. It also revealed that the phone will come with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The dual camera setup on the back consists of a 12MP + 5MP setup and an 8MP front-facing shooter.

According to the reports, there will be another high-end varaint of the Mi Max 3, which will pack 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The report also hints that the smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor. There are also reports about the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage model.

The recently leaked images of the phone revealed that the phone will come with MIUI 9 out-of-the-box, which is quite disaapointing as the company has already started rolling out MIUI 10 operating system to some of its smartphones. Running on Android Oreo operating system, the phone is fuelled by a 5,500mAh battery.

While Lin Bin has shared the renders of the Xiaomi Mi Max 3, we’ll have to wait until the phone’s official launch to know the phone’s pricing and availability details.

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Check Out Top Sellers Gear Promotion On GearBest; Get Big Discounts On Smart Watches!

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Get Big Discounts On Top Sellers Gear On GearBest

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Jul 17, 2018

GearBest is doling out unmissable flash deals, cool coupon, and other big discounts as part of its recently kicked off promotion sale dubbed, ‘Top Sellers Gear.’ Let’s check out some of the products that have been split into different categories to facilitate the search process.

Super Deals

This category features the Original Xiaomi Smart Human Body Sensor, Original Xiaomi 5000mAh Mobile Power Bank Li-Polymer Battery, and two other items that you can buy at the lowered price. On top of that, GearBest is even giving discount coupons that you can use to further reduce your grand total.

For the sake of an instance, the Original Xiaomi Smart Human Body Sensor would normally set you back $18.02, but after applying coupon code ‘GB$Tt281410’ its retail price drops down to just $9.99. However, there were only 35 coupons left at the time of writing.

Cool Coupons

In the form of coupon codes, the Chinese online store is giving huge discounts on a slew of electronic items covered in this category. The site is providing a 10% off on the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Tablet PC, which usually sells for $355.02.

After applying discount coupon ‘IT$TAMI4,’ the device’s selling price comes down to just $319.99. Likewise, there are discount coupons available for the Teclast F7 Notebook, ASUS USB – AC57 AC1300 Dual Frequency USB3.1 Network, and Team Wolf X61 Wired Gaming Mechanical Keyboard Outemu Switch.

Flash Deals

You can grab unbelievable Flash deals on a myriad of items that have been included in this category. For example, you can get a considerable 18% off on the JUMPER EZbook X4 notebook, which ideally carries a price tag of $342.40 on GearBest.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, the power-packed notebook can now be yours at a slashed price of just $279.99. Regrettably, there were only 86 pieces left for the Flash Sale price and the promo was on the verge of wrapping up.

New Arrivals

GearBest is giving buyers an opportunity to save a considerable amount of money on a slew of newly arrived products as well. Keeping in line with its latest promotion, the site is giving 32% off on the NO.1 F7 smartwatch which sells for $49.86 without the discount.

The NO.1 F7 smartwatch is currently up for grabs at a reduced price of $33.99. With just 30 pieces left for the Flash Sale price, the discount will be valid for 6 days. You can follow this link for more amazing deals on GearBest.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a high-end smartwatch without burning a hole in your pocket, you’ve come to the right place. GearBest is now offering an additional 8% off on 2000 smartwatches for a limited period of time.

In order to take advantage of the extra discount, all you need to do is apply coupon code ‘CA%PV704’ at the time of checking out. For instance, you can get 26% off on the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 smart bracelet on GearBest.

The device is currently available for a discounted price of just $29.59. You can get an extra 5% discount on the Mi Band 3 by using the above-mentioned discount coupon. You can follow this link to check out all the smartwatches on GearBest and use the coupon for an extra discount before it expires on August 30th.

Buy Smart Watches At Lowered Price On GearBest

iPhone 9 Plus case renders reveal design of the largest iPhone ever

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Jul 17, 2018

Yesterday, GizmoChina had presented case renders of the upcoming iPhone 9 that will be arriving as an entry-level smartphone with LCD screen. Apart from the LCD iPhone, the Apple is also expected to introduce two OLED iPhones. One of them is likely to succeed the iPhone X from last year and the other one is expected to arrive as the largest ever iPhone. The rumor mill has dubbed the latter device as iPhone X Plus. Sanfeng, a China-based case manufacturing company has started producing case molds for making protective cases for the upcoming iPhones. It has provided GizmoChina with the case renders of the Plus model. Instead of calling it as iPhone X Plus, the case maker has used the “iPhone 9 Plus” moniker for it.

The case renders of the iPhone 9 Plus reveals that it will be sporting the same design as the iPhone X. The frontside of the smartphone is mainly occupied by the edge-to-edge screen that features a notch. All the necessary sensors for 3D facial recognition will be present inside the notch. Rumors have it that the iPhone 9 Plus would be housing a massive OLED display of 6.5 inches inside a body that measures 157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7mm.

Like the iPhone X, the right edge of the iPhone 9 Plus features a power key whereas the left edge has ring/silent switch and the volume controller. The bottom edge of the iPhone 9 Plus is not visible in these renders. It could be housing a Lightning connector placed between the two speaker grills.

Some rumors have claimed the Plus model arriving this year would be housing a triple camera setup. However, the case renders reveal that Apple may stick vertical dual camera setup like the iPhone X.

The case manufacturer did not reveal any details on the specs of the iPhone 9 Plus. Recent reports reveal that the large-sized iPhone could be housing a battery of around 3,000mAh capacity and it could be fueled by the Apple A12 SoC. Since the iPhone X was introduced with a starting price of $999 last year, the iPhone 9 Plus could come with a higher price tag.

Since the case maker has already started producing case molds, its cases for the upcoming iPhones will be available in August just in time for the new iPhones that are pegged to debut in September.

HTC outs a special U12+ Mayday limited edition in Taiwan

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 17, 2018

Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has officially launched a new Limited edition version of the latest HTC U12+ flagship in Taiwan. The version is called HTC U12+ Mayday limited edition and is different from the regular U12+ in a few ways.

For the avoidance of doubt, Mayday here doesn’t refer to workers’ day but to the popular five-member Taiwanese band. The HTC U12+ Mayday limited edition comes in Black colour only with an exclusive Mayday logo on the back. The device is also bundled with a Mayday theme and exclusive Mayday MP3 ringtone. In addition, HTC also throws in a Mayday lightweight cross-body bag and an unlimited party towel inside the gift box.

As far as the specs go, the Mayday Limited edition of the U12+ packs a similar 6-inch Super LCD notch-less screen with a Quad HD+ resolution of 2,880 x 1,440 pixels. The device also comes with an 18:9 aspect ratio and HDR 10 support. The device packs a dual camera setup on top of the rear glass panel. The two cameras are arranged horizontally at the middle surrounded by a pill-shaped enclosure. The main camera is a 12MP wide-angle sensor having HTC’s UltraPixel 4 technology. The second sensor is a 16MP telephoto lens. The dual camera brings features like 2x optical zoom and bokeh. The main camera records HDR10 video and has ultrafast whole-sensor phase detection autofocus, aided by laser autofocus. The kit is able to do 4K video at 60fps, as well as 1080p slow-mo at 240fps, too. The device also packs dual cameras at the front, both 8MP sensors. Th front cameras are capable of capturing better portrait shots and bring Face Unlock. You also get a wide angle lens, screen flash, AR stickers, and HDR Boost.

The HTC U12+ is powered by a Snapdragon 845 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM. The Mayday limited edition come in 64GB storage only. Th phone is also fueled by a 3500mAh battery. As for the price, the HTC U12+ Mayday limited edition is priced at NT$24,900 (~$815, about 5,400 yuan).

Preorder Doogee S55 Smartphone For Only $139.99 On Banggood; Promo To End Soon!

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Jul 17, 2018

Do you prefer staying away from wet or dusty places in a bid to protect your phone? we got good news for you. Featuring a military grade configuration, the Doogee S55 smartphone is designed for people who like to stay connected with friends and family even when playing outdoors.

Unveiled in June this year, the Doogee S55 comes with waterproof and dustproof features that provide a much-needed safety to your smartphone. Aside from that, the S55 boasts a broad range of awe-inspiring features and powerful specs that make it an ideal smartphone for adventure junkies who like to carry their phone with them everywhere they go.

Bearing the phone’s skyrocketing popularity in mind, Banggood is currently doling out a considerable 18% off on its original asking price. While the Doogee S55 would normally set you back $169.99 on Banggood, you can now preorder it now at a dropped price of just $139.99, and save $30.

At this reduced price, the S55 is quite a bargain given that it sports a big 5.5 inches IPS HD+ display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. The phone is housed in a sturdy aluminum alloy and polycarbonate body, and it uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for added protection.

Furthermore, the phone packs a powerful MTK6750T; 4xCortex-A53, 1.5GHz processor, and a MaliT860-MP2 graphics processing unit, under the hood. It offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage (expandable up to 128GB).

On the photography front, the S55 houses a 13.0MP+8.0MP dual camera setup with F/2.0; AF; 80° Angle; LED Flash on the back. Up front, there’s a 5.0MP camera with F/2.2; 80°Angle for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

The S55 runs Android 8.0 Oreo operating system and is backed by a built-in 5500mAh Polymer battery. On top of that, the phone is crammed with all sorts of useful sensors including a G-sensor, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, and compass. There’s a fingerprint sensor placed on the back.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and take advantage of the discount, which will be valid for the black and orange color versions of the Doogee S55 smartphone until July 23rd. It’s worth noting that there were only 928 pieces of both color versions left at the time of writing.

Get 18% Off On Doogee S55 Smartphone On Banggood

Buy Hubsan X4 H502E 2.4G Drone For Only $58.99 On GearBest [Coupon Code]

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Jul 17, 2018

If you’ve been looking for a high-end drone that doesn’t come bearing a steep price tag or you’re just a drone enthusiast looking for your first drone, you’ve come to the right place. The Hubsan X4 H502E is a great drone for beginners as well as experts and it is currently available at a heavily discounted price on GearBest.

Backed by a GPS-backed navigation system, the X4 H502E is capable of remembering its home (takeoff, point). When you lose connection with the transmitter, the quadcopter engages Failsafe Mode which allows it to return to the home point and land automatically.

Aside from that, the X4 H502E is equipped with Altitude Hold feature wherein you can lock the drone’s position with the help of a built-in GPS and hover it at a specific altitude. The fight control system drives the X4 H502E to return home and land by itself.

The X4 H502E boasts robust stability, sturdy wind resistance and is still easy to control. While the drone doesn’t offer an onboard storage space, it supports external storage card 3GB – 32GB.
The X4 H502E 2.4G drone would normally set you back a pretty penny, but GearBest is doling out a noteworthy 20% off on the drone’s original asking price. As part of its latest Flash Sale, the Chinese online store will be selling it at a massively slashed price of only $69.

But if you’re interested in saving more money, all you need to do is apply coupon code ‘IT$TH02ESA’ during the check out process. By applying the aforesaid coupon, you can save an additional $10.01 and further reduce your already discounted grand total to just $58.99.

On the downside, the Flash Sale price will only be valid for 1 day for the remaining 142 pieces. The coupon code will be valid for just 100 units so follow this link without wasting time.

Get 20% Off On Hubsan X4 H502E 2.4G Drone On GearBest

Alcatel 5V is Official: Packs Notch, Dual Cameras, Big battery

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Jul 16, 2018

TCL has announced a new Alcatel phone. The new device, called the Alcatel 5V, belongs to the 5 series but has better specs and an overall better design than the Alcatel 5.

Design

TCL has joined the notch train with the Alcatel 5V. The notch is fairly wide and is home to the front camera, sensor, and earpiece. The bottom has a bit of bezel but still smaller than what you will find on 16:9 phones.

The rear looks nice and has a similar reflective finish to the Alcatel 3 and Alcatel 3V. The reflective appearance is due to a process called Optical Vacuum Plating. It also has dual rear cameras arranged vertically and positioned on the left. TCL has decided not to copy the iPhone X by separating the sensors. It looks odd but distinct from the plethora of Android phones with iPhone X-styled cameras.

Alcatel 5V Specs

The Alcatel 5V has a 6.2-inch 1500 x 720 display with Dragontrail glass on top. With the notch, the phone has a screen-to-body ratio of 88%.

Powering the device is MediaTek’s Helio P22 processor with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. There is an expansion slot for more storage. The rear cameras are a 12MP 1.25um sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor. Like most manufacturers, TCL has added AI features such as scene detection. There is also Google Lens baked into the camera app. The front camera is an 8MP sensor.

The Alcatel 5V runs Android 8.1 Oreo and packs a 4,000mAh battery. It also has a fingerprint scanner and support for face unlock, though it is called Face Key and is said to scan 106 facial key points and unlocks the phone in 0.5 seconds.

Huawei Nova 3i price for Vietnam leaks

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Jul 16, 2018

Huawei will launch the Nova 3i in The Philippines on July 28. It appears the phone will also be available in Vietnam as pricing for the phone in the Southeast Asian country has leaked.

Thanks to a flyer from Vietnam’s largest mobile retail chain The Gio Di Dong, we now know the Huawei Nova 3i will sell for 11,990,000 Vietnamese Dong which is roughly USD520. With the above price, the Nova 3i is definitely not a mid-range phone. It appears it is the same device as the Nova 3 but with a different name.

We already know the Nova 3i will come with dual front and dual rear cameras based on the leaked photo from The Philippines. We also know that the primary cameras on both sides are 24MP sensors. Since we have already established that the Nova 3i is the Nova 3, then the secondary rear sensor should be a 16MP while the second front camera is a 2MP sensor based on the Nova 3 specs on the Huawei store.

Huawei releases EMUI 8.1 update for Mate 10, brings 960fps slow-motion recording

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Jul 16, 2018

About a month ago, Huawei announced that it would release an update for the Mate 10 that would bring lots of new features such as 960fps slow-motion recording. That update has arrived as EMUI 8.1.

The Mate 10 series launched towards the end of last year with EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo. Following its release, Huawei has regularly pushed out updates that brought new features to the device.

Back in March, Huawei pushed out an update that brought Face Unlock to the Mate 10. Then in May, another update brought the Huawei P20 Pro’s “long exposure without tripod” feature. June’s update came bundled with GPU Turbo for improved gaming and all-things graphics-related.

With the Mate 10, Huawei has shown that you do not have to buy the latest flagship to enjoy new features.

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The latest update not only brings 720p 960fps slow-motion recording but also brings AI photography, 3D portrait light effect, and a smart gallery.

For AI photography, the update increases the number of scene recognition modes from 13 categories to 19 categories and total scene/o recognition to over 500. Now, the camera(s) can identify more scenes and objects.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite goes on sale ahead of its official launch

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Jul 16, 2018

Earlier today, Xiaomi teased its upcoming Android One smartphone — Mi A2, which is the successor of the Mi A1 launched last year. The company has scheduled a global launch event in Spain on 24th July, where Xiaomi is expected to launch Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite.

Now, ahead of the phone’s official launch, the Mi A2 Lite has already been listed on AliExpress and is available for purchase for $190/$210, which is way less than the rumored pricing of $290. Further, the listing also confirms the phone’s specifications which were leaked earlier.

The metal-bodied smartphone comes with a 5.84-inch Full HD+ display with 2228 x 1080 pixel screen resolution and a notch on top of the display, in line with the current trend. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz.

The device comes in two variants — one with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage and another with 4GB RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. There’s also a dedicated microSD card slot, which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

Coming to the optics, the smartphone features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel sensors with artificial intelligence features and capable of recording 4K videos. On the front side, there’s a 5-megapixel snapper with AI Portrait and AI Smart Beauty features.

Since the smartphone is a part of Google‘s Android One program, it is running pure Android Oreo operating system out of the box. The device drives power from a 4,000mAh battery that should provide a full day of usage.

The 3GB RAM model of Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite is listed at $190 while the 4GB RAM model is listed for $210. The smartphone will be offered in three colors — Black, Gold, and Blue. However, we’ll know for sure the official pricing and availability details once the company launches the smartphone on 24th July.

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New Nokia X5 launch date announced, arrives July 18

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Jul 16, 2018

The Nokia X5 was originally scheduled to launch last week (Wednesday, July 11). However, due to an issue with the venue, Nokia Mobile China had to postpone the event. Now, it has announced a new date.

According to a Weibo post by the manufacturer, the Nokia X5 will now launch on Wednesday, 18th of July. When it launches it will be the second phone with a notched display from HMD Global.

The Nokia X5 will come with a 5.85-inch HD+ display. It is reported to come in two variants – a base model with a Helio P23 processor and a high-end version powered by the Helio P60.

Depending on the model, it will have 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage or 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. TENAA also says there is a 6GB RAM + 64GB version. Gracing the rear of the device are dual rear cameras and a fingerprint scanner. Out of the box, the Nokia X5 Plus will run Android 8.1 Oreo. It will also have a 3000mAh battery, storage expansion slot, and dual SIM support.

Meizu 16 Plus front panel leaks, larger than OPPO Find X

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Jul 16, 2018

Meizu has been working on the Meizu 16 series right after it announced the Meizu 15. There have been lots of info about the flagships with a large percentage of them coming from Meizu’s own CEO Huang Zhang. A new leak has surfaced again but this time from a Weibo user.

The new leak is an image showing the front panel of the Meizu 16 Plus placed atop OPPO’s Find X smartphone. The idea is to compare how the Meizu 16 Plus measures up against the Find X.

As you can see above, the area occupied by the screen of the Meizu 16 is larger than the OPPO Find X (bezels and screen included). The screen size of the Meizu 16 Plus has not been revealed but from the image, we can see it is larger than the Find X’ 6.42-inch display.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 pre-orders likely to start in mid-August

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Jul 16, 2018

In the previous week, a Polish site had revealed the pricing and release date of Galaxy Note 9 for Poland. Fresh information coming from the home market of Samsung has revealed that the pre-orders of the smartphone will begin one week after its launch

Samsung has already confirmed that it will be announcing the Galaxy Note 9 phablet on Aug. 9. It is launching the smartphone earlier this yea as the predecessor Galaxy Note 8 was made official on Aug. 23. After announcing the Note 8 on the said date in August, it was made available for buying from Sept. 15.

In Poland, the Galaxy Note 9 is expected to be available on pre-orders on Aug 9, the day when it gets unveiled. Recent reports have revealed that the shipments of the pre-ordered units will begin on Aug. 24. However, today’s report claims that pre-orders of the Note 9 will begin by mid-August in the home market. Since Galaxy Note 8 was mad available in 42 markets on the day it was released, it is likely that the Note 9 would be also hitting multiple markets on its release date.

Design-wise, the Galaxy Note 9 will be sporting an appearance that is very similar to its predecessor. The only major design change expected on the Note 9 is the rearranged fingerprint scanner which now sits below the dual camera sensors on the back panel.

It is speculated that Galaxy Note 9’s Snapdragon 845 edition could be coming to markets like the U.S., Canada, Latin America, China, Hong Kong and Japan. The rest of the world including the entire Europe may receive the Exynos 9810 edition of the Note 9.

The Note 9 will be coming with 6.3-inch S-AMOLED Infinity Display, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, dual rear cameras with variable aperture and 4,000mAh battery. There is a possibility that there will be an advanced model featuring 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB or 512 GB of internal storage. The stylus arriving with the Note 9 will be the first S Pen ever to feature support for Bluetooth connectivity.

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OnePlus applies for trademark for “Warp Charge”, may be replacement for Dash Charge

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Jul 16, 2018

Following the launch of the OnePlus 6, OnePlus has refrained from using the phrase “Dash Charge” to refer to its fast charging technology or any of its charging accessories. The reason for that is due to a trademark issue in the US and EU. A new trademark filing has revealed what may be the new name for its fast charging technology.

According to a trademark filing in Europe, the new name for OnePlus’ fast charge technology may be “Warp Charge”. The application was filed on Friday, the 13th of July and includes the new logo for the charging technology. It is also said to fall under class 9 of trademark classifications. Items under this class include most of the electronics in use today.

In OnePlus’s application, the trademark will be used for data cables, power adapters, cell phone battery chargers, electrical adapters, chargers for electric batteries and wireless chargers.

You may be wondering why “wireless chargers” is on the list since OnePlus doesn’t have any phone that supports wireless charging neither does it make wireless chargers. Since it is a trademark application, it can as well cover future products.