If you are a Samsung fan, you may want to skip this year’s flagships. It appears next year’s flagships will be packing some serious power and speed, starting with the Galaxy S10.
According to @UniverseIce, Samsung will begin mass production of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 NAND in the second half of this year. These two components may first appear in the Galaxy S10.
Samsung will mass-produce LPDDR5 and UFS3.0 chips in the second half of the year, and I look forward to the Galaxy S10.
UFS 3.0 is said to have twice the bandwidth of UFS 2.1 with speeds of up to 23.2Gbps (single lane = 11.6Gbps). It also consumes less power and has an extended temperature range for use in the automotive industries. For LPDDR5, we should expect a 10% increase in performance and a 15% increase in energy efficiency.
Earlier this week, Huawei released 8.4-inch and 10.8-inch MediaPad M5 models in the U.S. And now, the Chinese manufacturer seems to be working on another tablet named MediaPad C5. The limited specs of the slate that have surfaced so far reveals that it will be a low-budget tablet. The codenamed of this tablet is Monet.
Through the certification of the device by China’s Ministry of Information and Industry Technology, it has been known that the model number of the device MON-AL19. The UAProf of the device has revealed that its display supports 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution and it is equipped with Bluetooth 4.2.
According to Dutch site Mobielkopen, the Wi-Fi only edition of the MediaPad C5 has a model number of MON-W19 whereas Wi-Fi + LTE models variant has a model number of MON-A19. The Snapdragon 435 that features a 1.4 GHz octa-core processor will be present under the hood of both models.
The MediaPad C5 will be coming with Android 7.0 preinstalled. It is speculated that since the tablet may launch after a few months, it may arrive preloaded with Android 8.0 Oreo. There is no information available on the other specs of the tablet. The MediaPad C5 is expected to replace the MediaPad M5 Lite that was launched in 2017.
Huawei is unlikely to hold an exclusive launch event for the MediaPad C5. Hence, the company may opt to unveil along with some other products at the IFA 2018 tech event in Berlin, Germany that will take place between Aug. 31 and Sept. 5.
HomTom, a smartphone manufacturer from China has confirmed to the media that it will be soon selling its smartphones in India. The company will focus on mid-range segment in the country. It has revealed that it will begin by selling five smartphones with a starting price of Rs. 8,000 (~$119).
HOMTOM is known for making waterproof and low-end smartphones. Since its establishment in 2013 in China, the company has expanded to more than 200 countries in South Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America and South America, claimed HOMTOM CEO Gary Zhang. However, he neither commented on the names of the HOMTOM phones that will be made available in India, nor reveal any details on the launch timings.
The company has been offering ODM services to various smartphone firms. As an R&D company, it holds over 100 patents across the globe. Since India is the next big market after China for smartphones, the company is aiming to enter the country to compete with other brands in the mid-range segment, added Zhang. HOMTOM will be manufacturing its devices in India to endorse the “Make in India” program.
Huawei has been crushing its sales targets for a few years now and it appears this year will be no different. The Chinese manufacturer has revealed that it has sold 6 million units of its P20 series smartphones.
According to Huawei, that figure is an increase of 81% compared to that of the P10 series. The P20 series includes the P20 Lite, the P20, and the triple camera P20 Pro.
We believe the figure would probably be higher if the deal with AT&T didn’t fall apart at the last minute.
Kevin Ho who is the president of Huawei’s Handsets Product Line is quoted as saying “The incredible reception and sales performance of the Huawei P20 Series demonstrate that we understand our markets, and show our commitment to innovation and R&D”.
The teasers that were released before the arrival of Lenovo Z5 had suggested that it would be debuting as innovative flagship phone, but the device was unveiled a mid-range phone powered by Snapdragon 636. Nevertheless, the 1,299 Yuan (~$203) priced Lenovo Z5 smartphone was sold out in few minutes in first sale that was held on June 12 on JD.com. The second sale of the smartphone was carried earlier today at 10 AM. Like the first sales, the Lenovo Z5 was sold in less than 5 minutes.
The Lenovo Z5 is packed with a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display that produces 2246 x 1080 pixels resolution. The SD635 chipset powers the phone along with 6 GB of RAM. The base model of the Z5 features 64 GB of storage whereas the higher model has 128 GB of native storage. The device receives power from 3,300mAh battery.
The Z5 is running on Android 8.1 Oreo that is customized with ZUI 4.0. It features a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel that is placed inside the notch. The vertical dual camera setup that resides on the back of phone includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor and an 8-megapixel secondary sensor. The glass rear of the phone has a fingerprint scanner.
The third sale of the Lenovo Z5 will be carried on JD.com tomorrow at 10 AM. The 64 GB and 128 GB models of the smartphone are respectively priced at 1,299 Yuan (~$203) and 1,799 Yuan ($281). Schumann Black, XLR Blue and Aurora are the color variants of the Lenovo Z5. The last one is a gradient color that offers a mix of purple and green.
Microsoft is reportedly working on Surface Pro 6 tablet. Fresh information that has surfaced today reveals that it is codenamed as Carmel and it is likely to go official by mid-2019. It is speculated that the device will be arriving with a revamped design.
The Surface Pro 6 is speculated to feature the latest Intel processors and it is also expected come equipped with USB-C as the company has already made the port available on the Surface Book 2 that was launched last year. However, some industry experts are of the view that the Redmond-based company will retain the proprietary Surface Connector on the next-generation Surface Pro tablet.
Rumors are rife that the company will be also launching two low-priced Surface tablets that will arrive to rival with sixth generation Apple iPad that is priced at $329. These tablets are likely to debut in summer this year. Latest information reveals that the two forthcoming cheaply priced Surface tablets are codenamed as Lex and Libra.
It is speculated that the competitor device by Microsoft may cost around $400. The low-cost Surface tablets are likely to arrive with 10-inch screens, Intel processors, USB-C and battery that can last for up to 9.5 hours. The smaller tablets are expected to weigh 20 percent less than the fifth-generation Surface Pro.
In 2012, Apple had tried to challenge Apple by launching Surface RT slates driven by Windows RT OS and Nvidia chip. The Surface RT devices were met with lukewarm response and since it shifted it focused on launching Intel powered Surface Pro devices that run on Windows 10 Pro. It seems that Microsoft will make a second attempt this year to rival Apple in low-priced tablet segment.
Before announcing the low-priced Surface tablets as well as 2019 Surface Pro, Microsoft is also rumored to launch a refreshed version of its fifth-generation Surface Pro. It is tipped to feature the eighth-generation Intel processor and are likely to be announced this fall.
Xiaomi backed Black Shark is adding a new color option for its recently released gaming smartphone: Royal Sky Blue. The phone was initially announced in just two colors, Polar Night & Sky Gray. These were pretty standard colors but the new sky blue shade will add a splash of color to the phone. The new color option will be available to purchase on June 15 at 10:00AM at 3499 Yuan ($547).
The Black Shark Gaming Phone is made for gamers with Snapdragon 845 inside and liquid cooling to ensure you can squeeze out the most performance from its hardware. There’s a dedicated SHARK button too which is a special high-performance mode for hardcore gaming.
The phone comes with a 5.99-inch IPS LCD 2160 x 1080 display and has a 4000mAh non-removable battery. There’s a 12+20MP camera at the back and a single 20MP front-facing camera up front. Because of the liquid cooling system inside, the phone is thick, measuring 9.3mm according to specs sheet but 9.55 according to reviewers. The Black Shark Gaming phone runs on a customized version of Android called JOY UI and not MIUI found on other Xiaomi phones.
This color is available only in the 8+128GB edition. You can check out the phone from here.
If you’re a fitness-conscious buyer looking to get your hands on a pocket-friendly Smart Wristband without compromising on performance and quality, you’ve come to the right place. Banggood is giving a 33% off on the original Xiaomi Mi Band 3, which was unveiled at a noteworthy event in China last month.
The Mi Band 3 is a feature-laden smart wristband which boasts a bigger 0.78 inch OLED touchscreen than its well-received predecessor. The coveted device boasts a broad range of other awe-inspiring specs and features that are likely to sweep tech buffs off their feet.
While the Mi Band 3 would normally set you back $59.99 on Banggood, the site is giving consumers who are on a tight budget, an opportunity to buy it at a slashed price of just $39.99. This discount will be valid for the black color version of the device.
But if that doesn’t impress you much, we’ll show how you can get an additional discount without breaking much of a sweat. All you need to do in order to save more money is to apply discount coupon ‘3bmiidn‘ at the time of checking out.
You can save an extra $5.20 simply by using the aforesaid coupon code. In other words, you can bring your already lowered grand total further down to only $34.79 with the help of this coupon code, which is likely to expire soon.
The Xioami Mi Band 3 is quite a bargain at $34.79, given that it comes with a 5ATM water resistant rating that allows it to withstand pressures equivalent to a depth of 50 meters. Moreover, you can brighten the screen simply by raising your hand. On top of that, you don’t even have to tap the screen to see real-time stats such as sports data, time and heart rate.
You can head straight to this link in order to check out the full specification and take advantage of the promo before it ends. Note that the coupon code is also likely to lapse shortly.
Last month, LG announced three new smartphones under its mid-range LG Q7 series. Now, the company has launched LG Q7 and LG Q7 Plus in Korea and has also revealed its pricing. However, the LG Q7 Alpha has not been launched yet.
The LG Q7 will be available in Aurora Black and Lavender Violet colors for a price of 495,000 Korean Won (approximately $456) while the Q7 Plus comes in Moroccan Blue color for 570,000 Won, which roughly converts to $526. Both phones will be available through all the three major operators in Korea.
In terms of specifications, both smartphones come with a 5.5-inch FullVision display with Full-HD+ screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio and 42ppi pixel density. Under the hood, the devices are powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor with Adreno 506 GPU.
The LG Q7 packs 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage while the LG Q7 Plus comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Both devices come with a microSD card slot, allowing users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 2TB.
Coming to the camera department, the standard Q7 feature a 13-megapixel rear camera sensor with phase detection autofocus (PDAF), while the Q7 Plus sports a 16-megapixel camera sensor on the back. On the front side, both devices have a 5-megapixel snapper with 100-degree Super Wide Angle lens.
Just like the LG G7 ThinQ, the Q7 series smartphones come with AI integration and QLens feature for image recognition. The devices also support DTS:X for delivering virtual 3D surround sound effect with up to 7.1 channel audio via the headphones.
Further, the Q7 Plus comes equipped with Hi-Fi Quad DAC, ensuring a richer audio experience. In addition to military grade durability with MIL-STD 810G, same as the predecessor, the devices also come with IP68 certification for water and dust resistance.
Both Q7 and Q7 Plus supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C (version 2.0) in terms of connectivity options. The smartphones, running on Android Oreo operating system out of the box, are powered by a 3,000mAh battery that supports Qualcomm’s Fast Charge technology which delivers 50 percent of charge in about 30 minutes.
Samsung is known for unleashing its Galaxy S series phones just ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) tech trade show that is annually held in the month of February. However, rumors surrounding the upcoming Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus claim that these flagship phones may get unveiled in January 2019. It is speculated that the South Korean company wants to debut its first foldable phone at MWC 2019. Fresh information reveals that the foldable phone that can also double up as a tablet will be carrying a very expensive pricing of ~$1,850.
It is speculated that the Samsung will be receiving components for building its first foldable phone in November this year. The assembling process of the smartphone is likely to begin later in the same month or early December as the company is reportedly aiming to make the smartphone available for buying in February next year.
Even though Samsung’s foldable smartphone is pegged to debut in February, it is also being said that the company may delay its launch if the phone does not deliver optimal user experience. It is likely that before unleashing the smartphone to general audience at MWC 2019, the South Korean tech giant may showcase it first to its carrier partners and select clients through a private conference at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 event in January.
The foldable phone from Samsung is expected to house a massive 7.3-inch display. When folded, it will shrink to 4.5-inch screen. It is likely to borrow some specs from the Galaxy S10. The company may produce the smartphone in limited numbers at the beginning. It may manufacture 300,000 to 500,000 units of the device through its initial production.
Rumors are rife that Samsung’s foldable device will be hitting the market with “Galaxy X”, but there is no official confirmation on it yet. There is a possibility that the company may unveil it as a new series.
Initially, Samsung’s first foldable device could be marketed a concept device. If the device manages to salvage positive reception, the company may launch a more mainstream foldable phone that may get unleashed alongside the Galaxy Note 10 that may debut in the third quarter of 2019.
Meizu had launched the Meizu 15, Meizu 15 Plus and Meizu M15 (aka Meizu 15 Lite) in April in celebration of the 15th anniversary of the company.. Meizu is currently working on the Meizu 16 series. Meizu founder Huang Zhang has already confirmed that the Meizu 16 series will be made official in August this year. Fresh information reveals that the Meizu 16 series will include two phones namely Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 PRO. Multiple tipsters have revealed the full specifications and pricing of the Meizu 16 duo.
Meizu 16 and 16 PRO Specifications (Rumors)
The Meizu 16 and 16 PRO are likely to house 5.6-inch and 6.1-inch displays. These phones have notch-less display with tall aspect ratio. The PRO model is expected to have a thickness of 7.2mm.
The Meizu 16 may have a 3,080mAh battery with support for 24W charging whereas the 16 PRO could be packed with a larger 3,600mAh battery that will enabled with 32W super-fast charging and 10W wireless charging.
The Meizu 16 duo are rumored to be fueled by the powerful Snapdragon 845. These phones are also speculated to feature in-display fingerprint scanner. Some of the features that could be available on both phones include AI-driven 20-megapixel front-facing camera, 12-megapixel dual rear cameras, Flyme 7.5 that is enabled with full-screen gestures, 3D Press, NFC, AI capabilities and more.
The above image that have surfaced through patent filings of Meizu suggest that the Meizu 16 duo may arrive with the same design.
Here is the leaked information on the variants and pricing of the Meizu 16 and 16 PRO:
Meizu 16
64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM – 2,999 Yuan (~$469)
128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM – 3,299 Yuan (~$515)
Meizu 16 PRO
128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM – 3.699 Yuan (~$579)
256 GB storage + 8 GB RAM – 3,999 Yuan (~$625)
Since the launch of the Meizu 16 series is two months away, it is likely that above leak may not be accurate. Hence, it is advisable to digest this report with grain a salt.
What do you think about the above specs, features and pricing of Meizu 16 and 16 PRO? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.
If you’re a watch lover, or simply looking for coolest yet pocket-friendly gift ideas for watch lovers, look no further. GearBest kicked off a promotion dubbed, ‘Your Time Mastered Top Brand Watches’ on Monday, June 11th wherein the site is doling out big discounts on select watches that are likely to sweep watch enthusiasts off their feet.
First off, the site is offering a considerable 28% off on the Sinobi 9659 men’s watch. The watch would normally set you back a pretty penny but thanks to the aforesaid discount, you need to shell out only $17.03 in order to buy this sport waterproof quartz men’s watch.
Likewise, GearBest is giving 26% off on the Naviforce 9097 sports watch. Equipped with alarm function, the Naviforce 9097 can be yours if you’re willing to spend just $21.97, thanks to the discount.
Flash Sale
This category features 4 eye-catching watches including the Xiaomi Youpin CIGA Automatic Mechanical Watch, GUANQIN Men Steel Net Band Automatic Mechanical Watch, NAVIFORCE NF9095M Men Dual Movt Watch, and NAVIFORCE Luxury Brand Men Stainless Steel Wrist Watches. There’s a massive 40% off on the Xiaomi Youpin CIGA Automatic Mechanical Watch, which would normally set you back $285.05 on GearBest. But much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, the watch is currently up for grabs at a lowered price of just $172.13.
GearBest is giving a 37% off on the NAVIFORCE NF9095M as well. As a result, the men dual movt watch now carries a slashed price tag of just $15.99. On the downside, the Flash Sale price will be valid only for the remaining 219 pieces for 15 days.
Best Sellers
The GUANQIN GJ16034 can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out only $67.99. GearBest is offering a noteworthy 45% off on the well-received men auto mechanical watch. The Flash Sale price will be valid for 15 days. Regrettably, there were only 176 pieces left at the time of writing. You can choose between two color options including black and white.
Top Sale_Stores
This section is further split into multiple categories including Kelisi Store, MEGIR Store, Andy Watch Store and Cadisen Store. Each brand comprises a broad range of feature-laden watches that you can buy at the considerably lowered price.
For example, the Sanda 740 5321 is currently available on GearBest at a reduced price of only $12.99. The luminous double movement men watch will sell for the above-mentioned discounted price for a limited period of time. Moreover, there were only about 180 pieces left.
Top Brands
This section features some of the most popular brands such as Skmie, GUANQIN, TEVISE, NaviForce, SINOBI, OCHSTIN, MEGIR, and Sanda. Among other top-notch watches, you can buy the SKMEI 1025 Trend Men’s Function Waterproof Sports Watch at a slashed price of only $8.59.
While the promo is on the verge of wrapping up, there were still 183 pieces remaining for the Flash Sale price. Moreover, you can choose between black and jungle green color versions.
50% Off Deals
The category is brimming with all sorts of fashionable watches and pieces of jewelry. For example, you can find the Angela Bos 8009L Women Quartz Watch in this section bearing a discounted price of just $62.26. Without the discount, the irresistible watch would set you back $209.90. Moreover, you can choose between black and white color options.
You can visit this link if you’re interested in checking out SKMEI deals and rest of the products that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket.
OnePlus announced the OnePlus Bullets Wireless earphones along with its flagship smartphone OnePlus 6. Recently, the company launched the smartphone in the Indian market and today, OnePlus has launched its Bullets Wireless earphones in India.
The OnePlus Bullets Wireless earphones will go on sale in India from June 19 at 12:00 PM through Amazon India and OnePlus’s online store. The earphones are priced at Rs. 3,999, which roughly converts to $59.
The earphones are an upgrade to the OnePlus Bullets V2, which features a 9.2mm drivers and include the company’s Energy Tube, which is composed of a non-metallic mineral and silica gel to reduce frequency distraction and enable noise cancellation. The company says that the earphones have a weather-resistant design that can bear rain showers. But, OnePlus has not yet specified any IP certification for the build.
The OnePlus Bullets Wireless earphones come with magnetic switches that pause the music when the earbuds are clipped together. Users can also resume the music when unsnapping the earbuds. Similarly, when disconnected from the handset after five minutes of inactivity, the earphones will turn off automatically to save the battery life.
Further, it is also possible to call Google Assistant with a long-press on the Play button. Thanks to this Google Assistant support, users are now able to interact with the phone through voice commands without taking it out from the pocket.
OnePlus has also equipped the Bullets Wireless headphones with fast charging technology. The company says that these headphones can provide five hours of continuous audio playback with just 10 minutes of charging.
The fast charging technology works with every kind of USB Type-C cable and there’s need for a specific charger for this. OnePlus has also said that it will add a new feature which will allow answering calls by unclipping the earbuds in the future.
As part of it’s recently kicked off promotion, GeekBuying is offering up to 60% off on a broad range of smartphone, TV box, and laptops. The site is also doling out multiple promo codes that buyers can use to bring their grand total down at the time of checking out.
The Beelink S2 MINI PC would normally set you back $338.92 on GeekBuying, but the site is offering the device at a lowered price of just $289.99 for a limited period of 5 days. This is a 14% reduction in the device’s original asking price. On top of that, you can apply coupon code ‘VORKEPC16’ to save an additional $13. As a result, you end up spending just 286.99 on the S2 MINI PC. You can choose between 8GB RAM/128GB ROM and 4GB RAM/64GB ROM option.
Likewise, GeekBuying is offering promo codes for One Netbook One Mix Yoga Pocket Laptop as well as VORKE V2 Pro Mini PC as well. Note that the discount coupons are slated to expire on June 22nd.
Anniversary Exclusives
This category features numerous electronic items including smartphones, TV boxes, and laptops just to name a few. Much to the delight of cost-consumers, GeekBuying is giving significant discounts on select items displayed in this section.
For the sake of an example, you can buy the Jumper EZbook 3L Pro laptop for a lowered price of just $249.99. It’s worth noting that the device usually sells for $350.38 on GeekBuying.
The Chinese online shopping store is handing out a noteworthy 29% off on the EZbook 3L Pro’s original asking price. The discount will be valid for the silver color version of the device for 5 days.
Smartphones
Smartphones lovers that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on a high-end phone without emptying their pocket are in for a treat. This category is crammed with a slew of well-received handsets that you can buy at a slashed price.
You can go for the HUAWEI Honor 9 smartphone if you’re willing to shell out just $329.99. It’s worth noting that the phone usually comes bearing a steep price tag of $419.99.
This 21% discount is valid for the black color version with 4GB RAM/64GB ROM. GeekBuying is offering a discount on various other versions as well.
TV Boxes
This section of the promo has further been divided into 4 sub-categories including Top 12, Gemini Lake & Kaby Lake, Android TV & DVB, and $4.99 – $39.99. Each sub-category features TV boxes that carry heavy discounts.
For example, the 2GB RAM/16GB ROM version of the Android 7.1.2 OS based X96 MINI TV box can now be yours if you’re willing to spend just $32.99. The device usually sells for $69.99 on GeekBuying but the site is giving consumers an opportunity to take advantage of a 53% discount.
Alternatively, you can go for the MECOOL M8S PRO Plus TV box, which is up for grabs for a reduced price of just $39.99 for 5 days. This is a 53% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $84.38.
Tablets & Laptops
If you’re looking for a tablet or laptop that boasts an array of awe-inspiring specs and features but doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket, you’ve come to the right place. This category has been divided into different sections including Tablets, Laptops, Gaming, and 2-in-1 in a bid to simplify the search process.
You can buy the 4G version of the Lenovo TAB3 8 Plus P8 tablet for just $159.99. GeekBuying is offering a noteworthy 52% off on the tablet’s retail price. Note that the device’s original asking price is $335.99.
There’s a 39% off on the retail price of the Teclast F7 Business laptop as well. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy the coveted laptop for just $245.99. This is a massive reduction in the device’s original selling price of $405.99.
If you’re interested in checking out rest of the products and taking advantage of the promo before it ends, simply follow this link.
Google is currently working on its next-generation smartphones under its Pixel series and the company is expected to launch two smartphones — Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.
Based on the recent leaks related to the smartphone, a concept designer who goes by the name “Phone Designer” has released new concept renders of the Pixel 3 XL smartphone in three color options — Panda, Just Black, and Kinda Blue — same the color options of Pixel 2 smartphones.
The render shows that the Pixel 3 will be opting for a single camera sensor on the back side instead of the dual camera setup on the back which we have been seeing on almost all flagship smartphones. This is in contrast to the designer’s previous renders which showed dual cameras on the back side.
Recent reports have indicated that the Pixel 3 series might ditch the dual camera sensors set up on the back along with an LED flash, placed on the top-left corner. Further, the new renders also show a fingerprint sensor placed in the top-center portion.
On the right side, there’s a volume rocker as well as the power button. The keys are painted with different colors, based on the color variant. Coming to the front side, the display is having a notch on top, which houses a dual front-facing camera along with other sensors. On the bottom, there’s a chin which contains speakers.
The smartphone will come pre-installed with Android P operating system which supports gesture-based navigation. The phone’s renders show a single pill-shaped button on the home screen which can be used to access recent apps, home screen as well as trigger Google Assistant.
A recent leak suggested that the Pixel 3 XL model will have different variants based on the memory configuration, and one of those variants will pack 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage space, which seems like an unusual combination for a flagship smartphone.
Further, the smartphones are also speculated to come with support for wireless charging as well as Active Edge feature that allows users to launch Google Assistant and also silence calls by squeezing the sides of the phone.
While not yet officially confirmed, Google is expected to announce its new high-end smartphone duo around October 4, which is the date on which the previous two generations of its flagships were announced.
OPPO has reportedly sent physical press invites in China for the June 19 launch event that will unveil the highly anticipated Find X flagship phone. Rumors surrounding the Find X phone have claimed that it will be arriving with a notched screen. Having a close look at the upper portion of the Find X press invite reveals that the smartphone could be arriving with notched display design.
In the image below, a semi-circular cutout can be seen at top portion of the envelope which looks like a notched display design that may arrive on the OPPO. The other image shows the Find X will be unveiled on June 19 at The Louvre in Paris, France starting at 8:45 PM.
There are a couple of other proofs that reveals that the Find X will have a notched screen. For instance, the leaked official press renders of the Find X that had surfaced yesterday. It clearly shows that the Find X has a notched display.
The TENAA listing and leaked specs sheet of the Find X have revealed that it is equipped with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display that delivers 2K resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. These leaks also hint that the Find X has a notched display. Some rumors have claimed that the apart from the notch, its display will be curved towards the left and right edges as seen on premium Galaxy phones by Samsung.
Recent leaks have revealed plenty of information on the specs of the Find X. It is speculated that the handset will be arriving in 128 GB and 256 GB storage models. Both of them are expected to feature Snapdragon 845 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. The Find X will be fueled by 3,730mAh battery.
The OPPO Find X will be arriving with ColorOS 5.1 based Android 8.1 Oreo preinstalled. It will be equipped with a selfie snapper of 25-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. The dual camera setup of the phone will feature 16-megapixel and 20-megapixel sensors with f/2.0 apertures.
Would you be interested in buying the OPPO Find X if it features a notch? What if it also features a dual edge curved design? Share us your views by posting your comments below.
When the ASUSZenfone 5Z was announced earlier this year, we called it the new flagship killer as a result of its low price. Its $499 starting price meant that other flagship killers from manufacturers like OnePlus and Xiaomi would have to price their flagship lower to beat it.
Typical of ASUS, the Zenfone 5Z is just going on sale nearly four months after it was announced. The OnePlus 6 which is supposed to be its closest rival has already been available for purchase for a few weeks now. Nevertheless, the Zenfone 5Z comes with a cheaper price tag than the OnePlus flagship. Currently, it is the cheapest Snapdragon 845 phone in Europe.
With a starting price tag of €499 in Europe, the ASUS Zenfone 5Z is cheaper than the €519 OnePlus 6 with the same amount of RAM and storage. However, ASUS says you can even get it for €449 if you order it between now and July 15. This makes the Zenfone 5 not only €70 cheaper than the OnePlus 6 but also cheaper than the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S priced at €499 in Italy.
ASUS is actually offering a €50 rebate when you purchase the phone. You also get €50 off the 8GB RAM + 256GB model which is originally priced at €600.
The ASUS Zenfone 5Z has a 6.2-inch display with a 1080 x 2246 resolution. It has a notch at the top of the display which gives it an unusual 18.7:9 aspect ratio.
Just like its closest competitors, the Mi MIX 2S and OnePlus 6, the Zenfone 5Z also has dual rear cameras. One is a 12MP f/1.8 sensor and the other is an 8MP f/2.0 sensor. It also has an 8MP sensor camera within the notch.
Xiaomi’s Mijia platform is home to a lot of products the tech giant or one of its partner companies has made. These products cover a broad range of categories from smart home devices to furniture to toys and even car accessories. Talking about car accessories, Xiaomi has announced a smart rearview mirror with video recording function.
The Mi Smart Rearview Mirror Recorder is sort of a combination of a dash cam, a backup camera, and a rearview mirror. By default, the device doesn’t come with a backup camera but that can be purchased separately and paired with it for those who need it for reversing.
The Mi Smart Rearview Mirror has a 5-inch IPS touch display with a resolution of 854 x 480. It can also be controlled via voice; by saying a simple voice command it will take pictures, start recording (front and rear camera) or switch to backup (reverse) camera mode.
The main camera that comes with it is a Sony IMX323 with a 160° field of view and a f/1.8 aperture. The 70mai Backup Camera which is sold separately has a 138° field of view and is IPX7 waterproof. Both cameras can record at the same time and also take pictures at 720p.
The rearview mirror itself has a 470mAh battery which can be recharged via the cigarette lighter port. It supports 16GB to 64GB class 10 microSD cards. The device connects to the Mijia app via Wi-Fi. Recorded videos and photos can be viewed in the app in real time and owners can choose which video or photo they want to save on their phone right from the app.
Chinese smartphone maker Smartisan deserves to be dubbed an innovative company. The Smartisan R1 was launched last month, packing a design that places it in a class of its own. The R1 became the first and only smartphone with a 1TB storage version. Apart from the 8GB + 1TB version, the device is available in a 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 128Gb version. Smartisan has now announced a new memory variant of the R1.
The new variant houses 8GB of RAM and a massive 512GB storage and will go on sale in China at 10 AM on June 14. The new variant comes with a 4999 yuan ($781) price tag. Unfortunately, there is still no indication that any of the Smartisan R1 variants will be available soon outside China. This is inspite of the recent disclosure by ECoinmerce that it would sell Smartisan phones in North America. Perhaps, the modalities are still being worked out.
Apart from the 512GB storage, the new Smartisan R1 variant isn’t any different in terms of specs from the other Smartisan models launched last month. The device keeps up with the 6.17-inch pressure sensitive display with a 2242 x 1080 resolution and an 18.7:9 aspect ratio. The display is protected by a Gorilla Glass 3 protection and equally has 1500:1 contrast ratio, and a 96% color gamut (DCI-P3). The device s powered by a Snapdragon 845 chipset and has a host of network bands including LTE Band 20 which positions. The R1 packs a dual camera setup at the rear which consists of a 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor with a f/1.8 aperture and a 20MP Sony IMX350 secondary sensor with a f/1.75 aperture, 1μm pixel size, and 6P lens. The selfie shooter is a 24MP sensor with a f/2.0 aperture ArcSoft ray algorithm and AI real-time beauty mode.
Now that Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A smartphones in China, the company could be getting ready to unveil the Mi Max 3 in July. mysterious Xiaomi phone with model number M1807E8S had recently bagged 3C certification in China. It is speculated that it could be the upcoming Mi Max 3 smartphone. The 3C certification of the phone did not reveal any information on its specs. Today, the leaked specs sheet of the alleged Mi Max 3 phone has surfaced on Weibo. It reveals that it will be a major upgrade over predecessor Mi Max 2 phone.
The below image reveals that the Mi Max 3 will be embracing a full screen design as it will be supporting Full HD+ resolution on its LCD display of 6.99 inches. This suggests that the handset may carry support for 18:9 aspect ratio.
The Snapdragon 710 that powers the likes of Xiaomi Mi 8 SE and Vivo NEX A will be powering the Xiaomi Mi Max 3. It will be available in two RAM variants of 4 GB and 6 GB.
The Mi Max 3 will be the first phone in its series to arrive with a dual camera setup. It is expected to feature 20-megapixel Sony IMX363 as the primary sensor. It is the very same camera sensor that is found Xiaomi’s flagship phones like Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi MIX 2S. There is no information available on the secondary sensor as well as the selfie snapper of the phone.
The handset is pegged to come loaded with MIUI 10 flavored Android 8.1 Oreo. It is expected to receive power from a 5,500mAh battery that will carry support for 18W fast charging through Quick Charge 3.0.
This leak has no information on the storage variants of the Mi Max 3. It is likely that 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants may respectively feature 64 GB and 128 GB of native storage. Like the predecessor model, it may feature a microSD card. Leaked firmware files that belong to the alleged Mi Max 3 that had surfaced around four months ago had revealed that it may come equipped with dual speakers, wireless charging, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and iris scanner.
As of this writing, there is no information on the launch date and pricing of the Xiaomi Mi Max 3. Even though the above specs appear suitable for the smartphone, it is advisable to take this report with a grain of salt.
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There’s a massive 40% off on the Xiaomi Youpin CIGA Automatic Mechanical Watch, which would normally set you back $285.05 on GearBest. But much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, the watch is currently up for grabs at a lowered price of just $172.13.
The Flash Sale price will be valid for 15 days. Regrettably, there were only 176 pieces left at the time of writing. You can choose between two color options including black and white.
Without the discount, the irresistible watch would set you back $209.90. Moreover, you can choose between black and white color options.
On top of that, you can apply coupon code ‘VORKEPC16’ to save an additional $13. As a result, you end up spending just 286.99 on the S2 MINI PC. You can choose between 8GB RAM/128GB ROM and 4GB RAM/64GB ROM option.
