Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 SE Press Renders, Pre-order Details Appear Ahead of Launch

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May 30, 2018

Last month, Xiaomi started selling its Mi 6X smartphone in China. Ahead of the phone’s official global rollout as Mi A2, the company has now launched a new variant of the phone which comes with 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.

This new 32GB storage variant is priced at 1,499 Yuan, which roughly converts to $233. However, as a part of Xiaomi’s 8th Anniversary Sale offer, the phone will be available with a discount of 100 Yuan, with an effective price of 1,399 Yuan (approx. $218).

This 4GB RAM + 32GB internal storage model will go on sale in China from 1st June. When launched, the Mi 6X was available in three variants — 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage, 6GB RAM with 64GB internal storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB of onboard storage.

The smartphone comes with a full-screen design and features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 660 processor along with Adreno 512 GPU.

There’s a dual camera setup present on the back panel, consisting of a f/1.75 aperture Sony IMX486 sensor with a pixel size of 1.25μm and a secondary 20-megapixel front-facing camera that features a f/1.75 aperture Sony IMX376 sensor with a pixel size of 2μm.

On the front side, there’s a Sony IMX376 20-megapixel front camera, which comes equipped with a soft-light LED flash. It also comes with facial recognition feature and thus, also supports Face Unlock.

The dual cameras have been optimized to enhance the sharpness of the portrait shots by automatically switching to the 12-megapixel camera as the main sensor during the daytime and at night, it makes use of the 20-megapixel camera as the main sensor to capture images with more light.

Thanks to the AI, the camera setup can recognize up to 206 kinds of scenes with different optimizations to snap richer photos. Also, it can perform real-time translations for English, French, German Japanese, Korean, and Indian languages.

As for the software, the smartphone runs on MIUI 9.5 which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system with support for full-screen gestures. Further, the phone comes with Xiao AI voice assistant that was introduced with Mi MIX 2S. The smartphone is fuelled by a 3,010mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 3.0.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Teaser Poster Tips The Flagship To Launch Globally In 8 Other Countries

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May 30, 2018

Xiaomi presently enjoys cult followership is several regions of the world. Despite that, it is often difficult to get the Chinese manufacturer’s products outside China immediately after launch. Xiaomi has been trying to tackle this snag with the rollout of its Mi Store in several countries including France and Italy lately. The tech giant is rapidly expanding its reach.

The Chinese company will be taking the lid off the Mi 8 alongside the Mi 8SE and Mi Band 3. A recent poster for the 8th-anniversary launch spotted on Reddit seems to suggest that the Mi 8 will not only be launched in China but may also be unveiled in at least eight different countries.

The teaser poster does not state when that will happen but the poster contains landmarks in some countries which should serve as clues to the countries it will likely launch. The countries seem to include Egypt, France, India, Italy, India, Russia, Spain, and Vietnam. Incidentally, Xiaomi has its presence in all of these countries with one or two Mi Stores. in major cities. Since the Mi 8 isn’t just its annual flagship but also commemorates its 8th year anniversary, the Chinee company may likely be launching the product officially in these 8 countries while it may still rollout in other countries.

Motorola One Power Leaked Photo Reveals Notched Display Design, Vertical Dual Cameras Like iPhone X

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 30, 2018

An official render of the unannounced Motorola One Power smartphone has surfaced today. The image of the device reveals that it will be yet another Android smartphone that will be borrowing notched display and vertical dual camera design from the iPhone X. According to Android Headlines, the Motorola One Power will be hitting the market as Android One smartphone.

As it can be seen in the image below, the official render does not contain “moto” branding. This indicates that the Motorola branding may finally return after a long break.

Like the Moto X4 Android One smartphone from last year, it will be an Android One device that will enjoy faster software updates. Also, it could be the first Android One smartphone to arrive in the U.S. The handset is also likely to release in other markets.

There is no information available on the specifications of the Motorola One Power smartphone. However, its leaked photo reveals that its has a notched display design. Compared to other Android devices that have adopted the notched design from the iPhone X, the Motorola One Power seems to be featuring a wider notch. The bezel lying below the display has the “motorola” branding.

The rear side of the phone has a vertical dual camera setup at the top-left corner. Its LED flash is placed below the camera module. The back panel also features “M” batwing logo that could be embedded with a fingerprint scanner.

Moto X5 Leaked Render — Moto X5 leaked render that surfaced in January 2018

At the beginning of this year, the rumor mill had revealed that Lenovo will be launching Moto X5 smartphone with iPhone X-like notched screen this year as a successor for the Moto X4 smartphone. However, reports that appeared in the past few months have suggested that Lenovo has no plans to release the Moto X5. Could this be because the Moto X5 might be rebranded as Motorola One Power? The publication claims that it may not be the case as there are some differences in the design of One Power and the leaked Moto X5. The main difference is that the Moto X5 was rumored to arrive with round-shaped camera module with horizontally arranged dual camera setup while the One Power has vertical dual rear cameras. Hence, the two phones seem to be unrelated.

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE’s First Camera Sample Reveals its Low Light Photography Prowess

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 30, 2018

Multiple sources have revealed that there will be special edition Mi 8 smartphone that may hit the market with Xiaomi Mi 8 SE moniker. It was speculated that like the Mi 8 smartphone, the Mi 8 SE will also feature the Snapdragon 845. However, a leaked document has revealed that it will be fueled by the newly announced Snapdragon 710 mobile platform. The very same document has also revealed that the Mi 8 SE is equipped with AI dual camera with 1.4μm pixel size and LED flash enabled 20-megapixel front-facing camera. It seems that the Mi 8 SE will deliver stellar photography experience. A camera sample shot through the Mi 8 SE has leaked on Weibo. It reveals how good it is when it comes to low-light photography.

The watermark present on the image states that image has been snapped using the AI dual camera of Mi 8 SE. The overall quality of the photo is quite good as the buildings and surroundings have been captured with rich details. Since the smartphone is said to be powered by Snapdragon 710, it could be positioned under Xiaomi Mi 8. Hence, it may get introduced with a pricing of 2,000 Yuan.

There is no information available on the other specs of the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE. In April, it was revealed that Comet and Sirius are the two codenames of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi series smartphones. Their leaked firmware files had revealed that they are fitted with OLED panels with Always on Display feature.

The Comet phone could be featuring a regular display, but the screen of the Sirius phone is expected to feature a notch. Since the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE is speculated to feature a notched screen, there is a possibility that it could be the Sirius phone. Some of the features that have been revealed through the firmware files of the Sirius phone include 3,120mAh battery, Portrait mode for photography, Android 8.1 Oreo, dual-SIM support and IR blaster. This handset lacks support for microSD card and NFC.

Xiaomi’s 2018 annual product launch event will be held tomorrow. It will be announcing new devices like Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 SE, MIUI 10 and Mi Band 3 fitness tracker. The accurate details on Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE smartphones are still under the wraps. Hence, Xiaomi fans will have to wait until tomorrow to know everything about the Mi 8 duo.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Appears In A Leaked Hands-On Video And Live Photos

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Banggood Is Offering Big Discounts On High-End Mobile Accessories

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May 30, 2018

Samsung’s upcoming smartphone, Samsung Galaxy A9 Star which carries model number G8850 has surfaced online in a short hands-on video. Also, some live images of Samsung’s smartphones have also leaked online which are said to be the Galaxy A9 Star and Galaxy A9 Star Lite.

According to the TENAA listing, the smartphone comes with a 6.28-inch Super AMOLED infinity display with screen resolution of 1,080 x 2,220 pixels. From the leaked images, it is clear that the smartphone will feature a dual camera setup at the back. The cameras are stacked vertically and placed on the top-left corner. There’s also a fingerprint sensor on the back, placed at the top-center position.

The dual camera setup is said to feature a 24-megapixel primary sensor and a 16-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, it’ll come equipped with a 24-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. It is expected to pack 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage, along with a microSD card for expanding storage capacity.

While the Galaxy A9 Star is expected to be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 660 processor, the A9 Star Lite variant could be powered by Snapdragon 450 SoC. The smartphone will be running Android Oreo operating system out of the box.

Reports indicate that the Galaxy A9 Star Lite model will be available in three color options — Black, Grey, and Blue while the Galaxy A9 Star will come in just two color options — Black and White. Further, the A9 Star is expected to be powered by a 3,700mAh battery.

While the Chinese version has model number SM-G8850, the non-Chinese version carries model number SM-G885F. The A9 Star is expected to be available in Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam, among others.

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Check Out Phone Accessories United Sale On Banggood; Get Big Discounts On Top Mobile Accessories Brands!

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Vinay Patel

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May 30, 2018

Mobile phones are more popular than ever before. Smartphone lovers are leaving no stone unturned in a bid to give their handsets a unique cosmetic appearance while extending its capabilities with the help of multiple phone accessories that are currently up for grabs in the market.

If you’re on a tight budget and looking to buy phone accessories that would normally set you back a pretty penny, we got good news for you. As part of it’s recently kicked off ‘Phone Accessories United Sale’ promo, Banggood is offering big discounts on a broad range of BlitzWolf, Bakeey, and Baseus-branded accessories.

BlitzWolf Hot Sale

This category is brimming with all sorts of BlitzWolf-manufactured phone accessories that you can buy without breaking the bank. Keeping in line with this, you can preorder the BlitzWolf BW-FWC4 desktop charger pad at a lowered price of just $14.99.

While the device would normally set you back $22.99 on Banggood, the site is offering a 35% off on its original asking price. Likewise, you can get a noteworthy 45% off on the BlitzWolf BW-BS3 versatile 3-in-1 selfie sticks which usually carry a price tag of $32.99 on the site.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy the BW-BS3 selfie stick by shelling out just $18.18. On the downside, the promo is slated to end in just 5 days.

Bakeey Hot Sale

You can find all sorts Bakeey-branded mobile phone accessories in this section of the Banggood promo. Among a slew of other items that are currently accessible at a significantly lowered price in this category, you can buy the Bakeey Q7 Smart Watch for just $14.99.

This is a significant 55% reduction in the device’s retail price of $32.99. The site is offering this discount on 4 color options including grey, red, green and white. It’s worth noting that the promo will only be valid for 5 more days.
Apart from that, this section boasts a myriad of smartwatches, travel chargers for smartphones, and lots more. Regrettably, the discounts will only be valid for a limited period of time.

Baseus Hot Sale

Shenzhen-based independent, global creative company, Baseus is renowned for making best accessories for numerous gadgets. In this section, Banggood is giving cost-conscious buyers an opportunity to get their hands on select Baseus-branded accessories at a considerably lowered price.

For the sake of an example, you can buy the Baseus 10W Collapsible Qi Wireless Fast Charger Pad Holder at a discounted price of just $27.88. Note that the device usually sells for $36.99 on Banggood.

This 25% discount offered by the site will be valid until June 4th. Furthermore, this section comprises the Baseus Small Screw USB Car Charger, which is compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S8, and other Xiaomi devices.
You’d normally have to spend $12.99 in order to buy this highly useful car charger and charging cable, but thanks to the aforesaid discount this item can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $11.99. The discount will expire shortly.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in checking out all the products that are currently available at a discounted price. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the above-mentioned phone accessories will go back to their retail price as soon as the promotion sale comes to an end.

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Huawei Mate 10 Series Will Get The P20 Pro’s “Long Exposure Without Tripod” Feature Via Update

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May 30, 2018

One of the highlights of the Huawei P20 Pro is its camera performance. Huawei has not only worked hard on the hardware part but also put in a lot of work in the software department.

One software feature of the P20 Pro is its ability to take long exposure shots without the need for a tripod. Usually, you need a tripod to take a long exposure shot because if your hands shake while taking one, the photo comes out blurry.

Using AI image stabilization (AIS), Huawei lets owners of the P20 Pro take long exposure photos without the need for a tripod. The good news is that the feature will also be coming to the Mate 10 series via an update.

The Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro both use the same Kirin 970 processor in the P20 Pro. They also have Leica optics. The update will begin rolling out on May 31. So if you own a Mate 10/Mate 10 Pro, you should check for the update. We’ll appreciate it if you share your opinion about the new feature with us.

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Meizu M6T Hands On Pictures: A Sleek Design To The Rescue

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May 30, 2018

Meizu once again deserves some accolades for crafting another beautifully designed smartphone in the M6T. Meizu M6T was launched on Tuesday (May 29) with a price tag of less than 1000 yuan. The price starts at 799 Yuan ($125) while the topmost variant with 4GB + 64GB storage costs just 1099 Yuan ($171).

The Meizu M6T comes with a MediaTek MT6750 chipset onboard which might be disappointing to some but the design compensates for the seemingly poor chipset. The device comes with a 5.7-inch LTPS Full-view display with a 2.5D curved glass on top. The display has an HD+ resolution of 1440 x 720p and the device adopts the 18:9 aspect ratio. There is no physical mBack button under the display but the device features the Super mBack button first used on the M6S. The device is available in 3+32GB, 4+32GB and 4+64GB versions, all expandable up to 128GB via microSD. The device has a dimension of 152.3×73.8.4mm and weighs 145g.

The M6T is basically a budget device but the finishing looks quite premium. The back cover is made of polycarbonate material which is available in Black, Champagne Gold, Gold, and Coral Red. The rear design includes a dual camera setup with the sensors arranged vertically at the middle. The rear camera is a 13MP + 2MP IMX278 RGBW setup which is touted to be good for bokeh portraits. On the other hand, the front camera is an 8MP f/2.0 shooter with ArcSoft beauty algorithms for decent portraits.

The Meizu M6T is fuelled by a 3300mAh battery with 5V 1.5A charging, which isn’t exactly fast charge, but decent enough for a budget device. Other features include an infrared sensor, Android 7.1-based Flyme 6, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi n, and support for TDD-LTE B34/B38/B39/B40/B41, and FDD-LTE B1/B3/B8. Check out more hands-on pictures of the Coral Red and Black variants of the Meizu M6T from below.

Xiaomi Releases A Video For Its 8th-year Anniversary Teasing the Products In Its Arsenal

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May 29, 2018

Last year Xiaomi celebrated its seventh year anniversary in a grand style with all the seven founders coming together to reminisce about the successful journey. This year’s 8th-anniversary celebration promises to be even bigger. Indeed the last one year has been a successful one for the Chinese tech giant who emerged among the top 5 global smartphone vendors in terms of market shares. Xiaomi will be rolling out the drums in a much-anticipated ceremony holding on May 31 in Shenzhen, China where a number of products will be launched.

Xiaomi released a teaser video on Tuesday which captures the company’s journey as far as products launched are concerned. The video takes us through a slide, revealing products like the 90 Minutes suitcase, LED bulb, smart lock, refrigerator, camera, bread toaster, and even what looks like the electric wine opener. The video at the tail end teases the Mi 8 annual flagship which would be dropping in two days time.

The Mi 8 has been pretty regular in leaks and teasers so the design and features are almost in the open. The device is expected to pack a 6.2-inch screen with a notch, Snapdragon 845 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, dual 20MP f/1.7 and 16MP f/2.0 camera, front-facing 16MP f/2.0 camera, a 3,300mAh battery, its own Face ID and its own animoji. We find it curious that the video refers to the Mi 8 as Xiaomi’s annual flagship. This props up the suggestion that the Mi 8 SE may be launched as the special anniversary edition. The Mi 8 SE is expected to come with a Snapdragon 710 chipset which means it isn’t a flagship.

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE To Pack Snapdragon 710 SoC And AI Dual Cameras

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May 29, 2018

Xiaomi is all set to launch its flagship smartphone Xiaomi Mi 8 at a launch event in China on 31st May. Along with Mi 8, the company is also set to launch its next-gen OS MIUI 10 as well as fitness tracker Mi Band 3. Further, reports indicate that Xiaomi will also launch Mi 8 SE, the lower-end variant of its upcoming flagship smartphone.

Now, an image of the Mi 8 SE’s key features has surfaced online through Weibo. It reveals that the smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm‘s recently announced Snapdragon 710 AIE processor. If this turns out to be true, then the Mi 8 SE will be the first smartphone to be powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC.

The newly launched Snapdragon 710 mobile platform is a 10nm chipset that includes two cores of Kryo 360 Cortex A75 that clocks at 2.2 GHz and six cores of Kryo 360 Cortex A55 that offers a processing speed of 1.7 GHz. The octa-core processor is coupled with Adreno 616 graphics that promises 35 percent better rendering of graphics.

The leaked image also suggests that the Mi 8 SE will come equipped with AI-powered dual cameras at the back with 1.4μm pixel size and a 20-megapixel front-facing camera with selfie light.

The flagship Mi 8 is expected to come with an under-display fingerprint sensor. But given that the Mi 8 SE seems like a low-cost variant of the Mi 8, we expect the smartphone to come with the traditional fingerprint sensor at the back of the phone instead of the in-display sensor. It is also unclear if the smartphone will come with Face Unlock feature or not.

The leaked image hints at a notched display on the Mi 8 SE, similar to the one that is expected for the company’s flagship smartphone. The previous report indicates that the Mi 8 SE could come in storage editions — 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB with all the three models packing 6GB of RAM.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 is rumored to become the first Android smartphone with 3D facial recognition feature. The smartphone is expected to come with a 6.2-inch notched enabled OLED display, up to 6 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of internal storage. Powered by 3,300mAh battery, the device is expected to be available in Grey, Gold, Blue, and Red colors.

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Nokia 5.1 and Nokia 3.1 Are Official:18:9 Displays, MediaTek SoCs, and Android One Branding

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May 29, 2018

The Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 also got new versions at the Nokia Moscow event. Both phones which will go buy the Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 5.1 monikers come with 18:9 displays.

Nokia 3.1

The Nokia 3.1 comes with a bigger 5.2-inch screen but is just a tad taller than its predecessor thanks to its reduced bezel and 18:9 display screen ratio. The device should be smaller but the lower bezel doesn’t seem to have been cut at all.

The 5.2-inch screen has a 1440 x 720 resolution and is covered with Gorilla Glass. There is a MediaTek MT6750N processor clocked at 1.5GHz under the hood. It is paired with 2GB/3GB of RAM and 16GB/32GB of expandable storage.

The Nokia 3.1 has a 13MP f/2.0 rear camera and an 8MP f/2.0 front-facing camera with an 84.6° field of view. For connectivity, there is Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The phone also comes with a 2990mAh battery.

Unlike the first-gen Nokia 3, the Nokia 3.1 launches under the Android One program. This shouldn’t be surprising as HMD Global already announced following the launch of the Nokia 8 Sirocco that future Nokia phones will be Android One phones.

The Nokia 3.1 will come in Blue Copper, Black Chrome, and White Iron. It will sell for €139 and €169 for the 2GB and 3GB variants respectively and goes on sale this month.

Nokia 5.1

The Nokia 5.1 comes with a 5.5-inch screen with a Full HD+ resolution. It measures 151.1 x 70.73 x 8.27 mm making it just a tiny bit taller than the first-gen model.

Powering the Nokia 5.1 is a MediaTek MT6755S octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz. Depending on the model, you either get 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage or 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. There is storage expansion available.

A 16MP sensor with PDAF sits at the back of the device and an 8MP camera is positioned above the display. The new aspect ratio has resulted in Nokia moving the fingerprint scanner to the back of the device. It now sits below the camera setup.

The Nokia 5.1 has a 3000mAh battery, a USB-C port, and a single speaker. It also runs the latest version of Android Oreo out of the box. Just like the Nokia 2.1 and Nokia 3.1, the Nokia 5.1 is also an Android One phone.

It will be available in Copper, Tempered Blue, and Black. It will go on sale in July for €189 and €219 for the 2GB RAM and 3GB RAM versions respectively.

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Xiaomi Mi 6X Will Get A New Variant Tomorrow; Likely A Cheaper Version

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May 29, 2018

Xiaomi went official with the Mi 6X in China on April 25 and the device has been on sale since then. While we await the global launch of the device which is believed to adopt the name Mi A2, the tech giant has announced that a new variant will be joining the fray tomorrow (April 30).

The Mi 6X launch was a no holds barred launch so we don’t expect to see a variant with a new design or different hardware. The poster shows that the device still packs a Snapdragon 660 AIE chipset as well as a 20MP selfie camera plus a 20MP main sensor at the rear. However, the new variant is suspected to be a new storage variant. The Mi 6X was announced with three variants 4GB+64GB, 6GB+64GB, and 6GB+128GB. Now, the new variant is likely a 4GB RAM + 32GB storage version with the attendant lower price tag.

This looks like the best possible scenario and it is backed by the TENAA listing of the Mi 6X which had a 4GB + 32GB version alongside the other memory versions. It could as well be a new colour variant but the Mi 6X is already available in an array of colours including favourites like red, pink, gold and black. We’ll bring you details about the new variant when it is announced.

HMD Launches Nokia 2.1 With A Bigger Screen, Stereo Speakers & A Better Design

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May 29, 2018

The first of the new Nokia phones from HMD Global is the Nokia 2.1 or Nokia 2 (2018). The new Nokia 2.1 moves from being a regular device to joining the Nokia 1 as an Android Go phone.

The phone has gotten a redesign and now looks more premium. Just like the Nokia 6.1, the Nokia 2.1 has that copper colored metal line that runs around the frame of the phone.

Nokia 2.1 Specs

The Nokia 2.1 comes with a larger 5.5-inch screen but keeps the resolution at 720p. Above and beneath the display are front-facing stereo speakers for an impressive audio experience. The display is covered with an anti-fingerprint coating.

The Snapdragon 212 processor has been replaced with the Snapdragon 425 but RAM and storage remain 1GB and 8GB respectively. However, storage can be expanded by up to an additional 128GB via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.

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The cameras have also remained unchanged. There is an 8MP sensor on the rear and a 5MP fixed focus sensor up in front. The phone has WiFi, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It also packs a 4000mAh battery which Nokia says should last up to 2 days. The Micro USB port has also been replaced with a USB-C port.

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Check Out The Google Pixel 3 & Pixel 3 XL Renders Based on Leaked Details

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May 29, 2018

Google is obviously working on the next-gen Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Both models are expected to launch in a couple of months from now but we recently spotted the tempered glass screen for both the Pixel 3 and 3 XL. This is in addition to a few renders of the models which were created by fans. Phonearena has now joined the fray of creators of Pixel3 and Pixel 3 XL renders with its ten cents. The U.S blog issued a disclaimer that the renders were “based on preliminary information about the respective device(s), such as, but not limited to, factory CAD blueprints and live photos of the device(s), or accessories thereof. As such, the images found herein may not be fully representative of the final design of the device(s) “.

Now, lets closely analyse the renders which only capture the front designs of both models. The design seems to have been crafted from the leaked tempered glass protectors which hinted at where the sensors and front camera will be located. If we are to go by these designs, it means the Pixel 3 XL will feature a notch on its display, while the smaller model will have proper top and bottom bezels but trimmed down when compared with that of the Pixel 2.

The models are also going to pack front stereo speakers if the renders are to be believed. Unfortunately, we still can’t tell if the Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL will finally join the dual camera trend sweeping through the industry since the rear design is still unknown. However, the Pixel 3 and 3 XL renders seem to suggest the presence of dual selfie shooters. Since the renders are based on the tempered glass protector which leaked on China’s Weibo, it could as well be fake. So, take this with a pinch of salt.

Tecno Camon iClick With AI Front-Facing Camera Launched In India For Rs. 13,999 ($205)

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May 29, 2018

Tecno Mobile has launched its new smartphone in the Indian market — Tecno Camon iClick. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 13,999 (approximately $205) and will be available for purchase from more than 35,000 retail stores across India.

The smartphone features a 6-inch Full View display with a 720×1440 screen resolution, and an 18:9 screen aspect ratio, along with a 2.5D curved glass protection. Under the hood, the device is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P23 MTK6763 processor clocked at up to 2GHz.

It is paired with 4GB of RAM and comes with 64GB of internal storage. Further, enabling users to expand the phone’s storage capacity, the smartphone has a microSD card slot, supporting memory card up to 256GB.

This is the first smartphone from the company that comes with artificial intelligence (AI) based features to improve the camera performance. It sports a 16-megapixel camera sensor on the back and a 20-megapixel front-facing snapper.

AI-based features on the device include AI Auto Scene recognition, AI Beauty as well as other camera modes, including AI Bokeh and AI Soft Flashlight, which helps capture images even in dark surroundings.

It comes with the usual set of connectivity options, including 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. As of the sensors, the smartphone comes with Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, and G-Sensor. There’s also a Face Unlock feature for added security.

Running on Android Oreo operating system out of the box, the phone is powered by a 3,750mAh battery that claims to work the whole day with 420 hours of standby time, 30 hours calling, 23 hours battery life, 11 hours web browsing, 13 hours video playback and 9 hours gaming.

Tecno is also offering ‘111’ policy on the purchase of this smartphone. Under the scheme, customers shall receive 100 days replacement warranty, one-time screen replacement, and one-month extended warranty.

OnePlus 6 vs Honor 10: Affordable Flagships Compared!

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May 29, 2018

Are you looking for a high-end or a flagship phone but don’t have enough money to get the most expensive ones? Then the OnePlus 6 and the Huawei Honor 10 could be your perfect match. They boast flagship-level components even though their price is way lower than Samsung Galaxy S9, iPhone X and all the known top-end smartphones of 2018. In some countries such as India there isn’t even a big difference between the prices of these two handsets, so we decided to post a comparison which can potentially help you in the choice.

Who will win between OnePlus 6 vs Honor 10? Keep reading to find out.

OnePlus 6 vs Huawei Honor 10

	OnePlus 6	Huawei Honor 10
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	155.7 x 75.4 x 7.8 mm, 177 g	149.6 x 71.2 x 7.7 mm, 153 g
DISPLAY	6.28 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 19:9 ratio, Optic AMOLED	5.84 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 19:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz	Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 970, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, Oxygen OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI 8.1
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 16 + 20 MP, f/1.7 + f/1.7, OIS 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 24 MP, f/1.8 24 MP, f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3300 mAh, fast charging 5V / 4A (Dash Charge)	3400 mAh, fast charging 5V / 4.5A
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

Aesthetics have always been the strong point of Honor flagships and this doesn’t change with the Honor 10. It comes with a stunning reflective glass back which is also available in gradient colors. OnePlus 6 has a glass back as well and it is very elegant, but it is not as attractive and unique as the one of Honor 10. But on the other hand, note that OP6 has some sort of protection which makes it splash resistant, so we can define it as a flagship with a better build quality. If we had to choose a device by basing on the aesthetics, we would pick Honor 10 for its original design and its smaller dimensions.

Display

OnePlus 6 definitely has a more interesting display than its opponent. It sports an Optic AMOLED panel with sRGB and DCI-P3 support, with a higher size (6.28 inches) and also Gorilla Glass 5 protection. This display is able to show stunning color and very deep blacks. Honor 10 has just a classic IPS FHD+ display and there is nothing special in terms of viewing quality. So we prefer OnePlus 6 for multimedia and viewing quality.

Hardware/Software

We still didn’t have the chance to test it thoroughly, but we believe that OnePlus 6 will not only provide better performance than the Honor 10, but it will also be one of the fastest and smoothest smartphones in the market. It comes with a higher-end SoC and up to 8 GB RAM and, even though Honor 10 has flagship-level components too, there should be a noticeable difference in performance, at least in the most demanding scenarios such as gaming and multi-tasking. Thanks to EMUI, Honor 10 has more features on the software side and it is more comfortable to use. But OnePlus 6 wins when it comes to hardware and performance.

Camera

Both OnePlus and Huawei made huge steps forward at improving the cameras of its flagships. These handsets can capture stunning photos and awesome videos, with a high level of detail even in less suitable conditions. We are going to prefer OnePlus 6 as it sports OIS and it can record 4K videos at 60 fps, but Honor 10 remains an amazing camera phone for both normal photos and selfies thanks to its 24 MP front snapper.

Battery

OnePlus 6 and Honor 10 have a 3300 mAh and a 3400 mAh battery, respectively. Both the batteries can last one day of normal use and the difference in battery life between them is not very noticeable. Both are well-optimized, but due to its AMOLED display, OnePlus 6 should last a bit more in several scenarios.

Price

Prices depend on the region. There are zones in which OnePlus 6 is much more expensive than Honor 10 and zones such as India where there is just a $20 difference (Rs. 32999). In the global market, Honor 10 has been launched for just €399/$467, while OnePlus 6 starts from €519/$529 (Rs. 34999 in India). OnePlus 6 wins the battle, so we would get it if we find these two handsets at around the same price like in India, but Honor 10 has a higher value for money in the global market.

Which one would you pick?

OnePlus 6 vs Huawei Honor 10: PRO and CONS

OnePlus 6

PRO

Better display
Higher performance
Splash resistant
Great camera

CONS

No micro SD

Huawei Honor 10

PRO

More affordable
Original design
Compact dimensions
Pro cameras

CONS

Average display
No micro SD

Xiaomi Crowdfunds An Electric Wine Bottle Opener Priced At 99 yuan (~$15)

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May 29, 2018

Xiaomi has got you covered if you are looking for affordable but quality gadgets that would make life easy. The tech giant not only provides the essentials at cheap price tags, it takes care of products that are ordinarily overlooked. Take a look at the electric wine bottle opener that has just been launched under its crowdfunding platform. The product brings ease to the job of removing the cork which covers a wine bottle. It uses an electric motor powered by a built-in 550mAh battery and it costs just 99 yuan (~$15).

Red wine is widely consumed all over the world and has been around since time immemorial. Majority of wines are consumed in Europe and South Amerca which makes this a product that would sell well outside China. It replaces the traditional wine opener which is mechanical in function. The new electric wine bottle opener does its job in just 6 seconds which is super fast.

In terms of appearance, the Xiaomi Wine Bottle Opener has an all-black stainless steel body with a matte surface. There are two buttons on the side which are for drilling and bringing out the drill. It takes a conical shape with a hollow bottom which houses the drill. The hollow bottom has a red and blue light which flickers as the wine opener is in operation. Internally, the electric wine bottle opener uses an aviation-grade permanent magnet motor with special gears and bronze alloy bearings. The high-speed rotation achieves a 6-second open bottle speed, and the noise is lower than 60 decibels. It adopts an ultra-long battery life design fuelled by a 550mAh lithium battery. Under full power, it can open more than 70 bottles in a row at a time and the battery is a rechargeable cell. It also has a special custom fast charging function in which a 5-minute charge can open 10 bottles of red wine in case there is an urgent need. For first time use, it takes 3 hours to achieve full charge but subsequently, that is shortened to 2.5 hours.

Xiaomi Electric Wine Bottle Opener is available on the Youpin crowdfunding platform for funding. It costs just 99 yuan which translates to roughly $15. The device will start shipping from July 10.

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 Appears On Geekbench Ahead Of Its Official Launch On June 7

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May 29, 2018

Xiaomi has scheduled a launch event in India on 7th June to launch a new Redmi smartphone. While the company has not revealed which smartphone it plans to launch, it is believed that the China-based company will launch Xiaomi Redmi Y2, the successor of the Redmi Y1.

The Redmi Y2 is said to be the rebranded model of the Redmi S2 that was recently launched in China. Now, ahead of the scheduled launch on 7th June, the Redmi Y2 has now appeared on benchmarking portal Geekbench.

The listing reveals that the phone will pack 3GB RAM and will be running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box. As of the processor, the smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz.

The smartphone is expected to come with 5.99-inch HD+ display with 2.5D curved glass on top, 18:9 aspect ratio and a screen resolution of 1440 × 720 pixels. Further, it has 1000:1 contrast ratio, 450 nits Brightness, and 70.8% NTSC color gamut.

While the listing shows 3GB RAM, it is expected that the smartphone will also have another variant with 4GB RAM. The 3GB RAM model will pack 32GB internal storage and the 4GB RAM model will come with 64GB internal storage. There’ll also be a microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 256GB.

As of the camera department, it is expected to sport a 12MP rear camera with LED Flash, 1.25μm pixel size, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP secondary sensor. On the front side, it will come with a 16MP snapper along with an LED flash.

The Redmi Y-series is focused on the front-facing camera and the upcoming Y2 is also expected to follow the suit. It is expected to come with AI-based features to improve the captured images, including two major AI modes — AI portrait and AI beauty.

The smartphone is expected to feature a fingerprint scanner on the back panel. It will be running on company’s own MIUI based on Android Oreo and will be powered by a 3,080mAh battery.

Just like the Redmi S2, the Redmi Y2 is expected to come in three color options — Rose Gold, Champagne Gold, and Platinum Silver. In China, the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage model is priced at 999 yuan ($156) while the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model costs 1299 Yuan ($204).

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Industry Insider Says The Mi 8 Has In-display Fingerprint Scanner

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