If you are familiar with Honor’s product lineup, then you should know that Honor’s first flagship for the year usually gets a Lite version. A new device with model number Honor LLD-AL20 may just be the Honor 10 Lite we’ve been expecting.
The Honor LLD-AL20 may be the Honor 10 Lite
The model number is similar to that of the Honor 9 Lite (LLD-AL10, LLD-TL10) with the only difference being the figure “2”. TENAA has also not included pictures, so we can’t further confirm if it has the same design as the Honor 10.
The Honor LLD-AL20 has a 5.84-inch screen with a 2280 x 1080 display. That resolution means the device also has a notch in its display and will have a 19:9 aspect ratio.
It is powered by a 2.36GHz octa-core processor which is none other than the Kirin 659. It has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage which can be expanded by up to an extra 256GB via a MicroSD card slot. The Honor device will come with dual rear cameras – a 13MP sensor paired with a 2MP sensor for capturing depth of field details. The front camera is a 16MP sensor.
It runs Android 8.0 Oreo, has a fingerprint scanner, and a 2,900mAh battery. Its dimensions are given as 149.2 × 71.8 × 7.7 mm and its weight is 152g. When it launches, it will come in Black, gray, and Blue.
The Meizu M6T is an entry-level smartphone scheduled to launch on May 29. Live photos of the phone have leaked online and they give us a closer look at what to expect.
Meizu has equipped the M6T with dual rear cameras that are arranged vertically and positioned in the middle of the phone. Below the camera sensors is the fingerprint scanner and above it sits the LED flash.
Meizu has already released sample photos taken by the phone’s camera and they may as well be one of the best camera phones in the entry-level category.
The photos show the Meizu M6T will come in at least three colors – black, red and gray. While the first two have a metallic finish, the gray version appears to have a sandstone-like finish.
Roughly two months after the Snapdragon variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 appeared on Geekbench, it has now been followed by the Exynos variant.
This year’s Galaxy Note will be powered by the Exynos 9810 – the same SoC in the Exynos variant of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. The octa-core chipset is clocked at 1.79GHz as seen below. Geekbench also revealed the phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo and has 6GB 0f RAM.
For the single-core test, the device scored 2737 points while the multi-core test score is 9064 points. That is slightly higher than the 2190 and 8806 points scored by the Snapdragon 845 variant. This shouldn’t be surprising as the Exynos variants of Samsung’ flagships are known to offer better performance than the Qualcomm variants.
Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960) will [probably] launch at 29th of July
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is also expected to launch early this year. There were reports a few months ago of a July launch date and it appears they may be true as a recent tweet from SamsungMobile.News (Samsung_News_) said the phone will probably launch on the 29th of July.
Lenovo-owned Motorola launched the Moto G series models last month with the Moto G6 Plus emerging on top of the pack. There are indications that Motorola may be working on an even higher-end version of the G6 Plus. A couple of live hands-on images showing the device powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC recently surfaced online.
The images seems to be a benchmark test app running on the phone. Curiously, the Moto G6 Plus presently packs a Snapdragon 660 chipset. The likely possibility here is that the result might have been spoofed or Motorola is working on a Snapdragon 660-powered variant of the G6. From the picture, we can also gather the device will have 6GB of RAM onboard.
It would be recalled that the Moto G6 Plus was also spotted on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 660 chip before it was launched packing SD630 chipset. We also recall the case of the HTC U11 Life which appeared on Geekbench results powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor but the device was launched with a SDM 630 SoC. Popular tipster Roland Quandt had explained that benchmark apps wrongly identifies te Snapdragon 630 as Snapdragon 660. Aside from the new chipset, this leaked model will be identical to the already launched Moto G6 Plus. There’s no official word on this new model so we may as well not raise our hopes.
The rapidly increasing popularity of smartphones has created a soaring market demand for phone accessories across the globe. Keeping in line with this, Banggood is offering big discounts on a broad range of phone accessories.
Dubbed as ‘Phone Accessories Mega Sale,’ the recently kicked off promotion comprises deals starting from $0.99 and a slew of other discounts. In order to simplify the search process, Banggood has divided the promo into multiple sections.
First off, the site is doling out a considerable 17% off on the Goral Y5 smart wristband. The device would normally set you back $22.99, but thanks to the aforesaid discount you can now get your hands on it by shelling out just $18.99.If you’re among the first 100 buyers, the Goral Y5 smart wristband can be yours for just $12.99. Banggood will be selling the other 100 pieces for $14.99. On top of that, you can choose from several color options such as black, blue, dark blue, purple, and orange.
Likewise, you can go for the NO.1 F7 sport outdoor smartwatch which is currently available on Banggood at a lowered price of just $44.99. Note that the device usually carries a price sticker of $78.99 on the site.
The discount will be valid for the grey and black color version of the NO.1 F7 smartwatch. It is also worth noting that the discount will only be applicable to 100 pieces only.
Cables
This category features various charging data cables and other accessories. You can get a 23% discount on the original asking price of the Bakeey Type C Micro USB phone cable for Samsung S9, and S8 smartphones. This item normally sells for $12.99 on Banggood.
Chargers
Banggood is giving noteworthy discounts on select chargers featured in this section. Samsung fans who have a Galaxy S8+, S7, or S7 Edge smartphone can now buy the Qi Wireless Fast Charging Desktop Mobile Phone Charger pad (which is compatible with the above-mentioned smartphones) for just $5.99.This is a 33% reduction in the item’s original selling price of $8.99. Moreover, the discount is valid 2 color versions of the Qi phone charger pad including white and black.
Smartwatch
If you’re looking for a high-end smartwatch but aren’t willing to spend a fortune on it, look no further. This category is crammed with astonishing smartwatches that Banggood is currently selling at a lowered price.The site is offering a big 48% off on the black and white color versions of the Bakeey X6 smartwatch, bringing its retail price down to just $13.99. Without the discount, the smartwatch would set you back $24.99.
If you’re interested in checking out rest of the products and grabbing the deal before it comes to an end, simply follow this link.
Lenovo‘s VP Chang Cheng has been the source of most of the details we know about the company’s upcoming flagship, talking about the Lenovo Z5. Just recently, the VP disclosed that the Z5 will come with a battery that will offer 45 days of standby time. As a follow up to that, Mr Cheng has again hinted that the Z5’s battery can withstand up to 30minutes of talk time even when the battery is at 0%.
The battery capacity of the device is yet to be made known but the awesome power management may not be due to the battery alone. The device may likely come with several optimizations that would ensure optimum performance with low power consumption. With the device teased as coming with 4TB storage, we expect the best in terms of the software optimization. Besides, the device is expected to pack the power-efficient Snapdragon 845 processor.
Ina related post, the Lenovo VP has shared a couple of more camera samples shot using the dual AI camera-packing Lenovo Z5. The VP hinted the pictures were shot in the United States. As for the quality, the pictures come with vivid clarity aided by the bright daylight. It captures the beautiful scenery with greater depth and attention to details. The camera filters the light properly and the photos are devoid of any form of photographic noise. The samples sure point to a device with powerful cameras. We still don’t know the camera configuration.
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is mostly known for its smartphones which offer impressive hardware at amazing price points. But keen followers of the brand will attest to the fact that Xiaomi manufactures a whole lot more than just smartphones. The company also has a crowdfunding platform where lots of gadgets are released by companies which form Xiaomi’s ecosystem. One of such products is the Mijia IH Rice cooker which was released in 2016. Xiaomi is today celebrating the sales of over 1 million units of the IH Rice cooker. The company also disclosed that the smart rice cooker has been put to use nearly 40 million times.
The Xiaomi MIJIA IH Rice Cooker is the first product released under the MIJIA ecosystem brand in March 2016 with an initial price tag of 999 yuan. Since then, Xiaomi has released two more versions, a 3L version priced at 399 yuan and more recently, a 4L version priced at 599 yuan. The product proved to be a popular one such that it is even sold in Japan. Mind you, the Rice cooker is similar to the ones built by Japanese firm Muji.
Xiaomi Mijia IH Rice cooker spotted in a store shelf in Japan
The Mijia IH rice cooker comes in a minimalistic all-white body with a simple, yet appealing design. It is manufactured using food-grade PP material which is safe and can withstand high temperatures. The Rice cooker has won several awards as a result of its design, including the German IF Design Award, the IDEA Innovation Design Award in the United States, the DFA Asia’s Most Influential Design Award, and the China Red Star Award.
The cooker users an interactive LED display panel which displays a variety of information when in use. The product is also a smart one as it can be connected to the Mijia app and controlled via a smartphone. The most prominent feature of the cooker is the use of IH electromagnetic heating which is through electromagnetic induction. This produces a strong heating power and excellent thermal conductivity as well as heat transfer via convection which ensures the food is cooked in the shortest possible time and all parts are evenly cooked. With an inner lining 3mm thick, the Mi IH Rice cooker also retains heat. The interior is coated with Japan Daikin edible non-stick coating so you don’t have to bother about the pot getting stained.
It should be noted that this sales figure seems to cover the units sold in China alone. The product is also a hot-selling on e-commerce platforms like Banggood and Gearbest where it is available at a premium price when compared to what it is sold for in China.
Xiaomi Mi 8 flagship phone will be debuting in the next week. However, a recent report has revealed that the company may launch as many as three smartphones will be unleashed at the Shenzhen event. Ishan Agarwal, a reliable tipster from India has claimed that the upcoming Xiaomi flagship phones are Xiaomi Mi 8 and Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (Special Edition?). He has also revealed some key information on the storage and color variants of both phones.
After scouring through the internal code of the Xiaomi’s website, the tipster has revealed the names of the two flagship phones from Xiaomi that may get unveiled on May 31. Here are the two screenshots that confirm Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE monikers.
The Mi 8 is expected to arrive in RAM variants such as 4 GB of RAM and 6 GB of RAM. Both the models are likely to come with 64 GB of storage. The handset may come in colors like gray, blue, gold and red.
The Mi 8 SE seems to be an advanced smartphone as it is likely to arrive in storage editions such as 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB. All the three storage models of the Mi 8 SE are likely to feature 6 GB of RAM. Its speculated color variants include black, blue, white and gold. Probably, this handset could be equipped with an advanced 3D facial recognition feature.
The other image that has been shared by the tipster reveals that the company will be announcing the Mi Band 3 fitness tracker at Shenzhen next week. Xiaomi has already confirmed that it will be showcasing the MIUI 10 and a recent report has revealed that the company may also launch its Surge S2 SoC at the same event.
The first half of 2018 will soon come to an end and most of the top smartphone manufacturers have already unveiled their big guns for this period. With us, we have three important flagships from the top Chinese manufacturers: the OnePlus 6, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S, and the Huawei P20 Pro. These are some of the best Chinese phones that money can buy in 2018. So, we decided to pit these three phones together to see how would they perform in a camera test. The results of the comparison isn’t really surprising, but there were some interesting differences in how OnePlus 6 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S vs Huawei P20 Pro took pictures in different situations. While each of them have their own set of advantages over the other, here, the playing field is level. It’s just about how the camera performs in everyday situation.
Mix 2S vs OnePlus 6 vs P20 Pro (1)
So, let’s look at how OnePlus 6 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S vs Huawei P20 Pro performs in different lighting conditions.
OnePlus 6 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S vs Huawei P20 Pro Camera: Outdoor Scene
Throughout this comparison, get this one thing clear: Huawei P20 Pro has an astounding camera. The difference is quite evident and almost in every case, the P20 Pro has an edge over the other two cameras. But in many cases, the difference isn’t very significant, and that’s where things get interesting. The P20 Pro is a $1000+ flagship. The other two models are nearly half the price of the P20 Pro. So if they come close to what we get on the P20 Pro, I’d say both the manufacturers have done a fine job. Let’s find out.
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In this photograph of the garden, the P20 Pro clearly wins. The photo from the Huawei model might be a bit too saturated, but in general, the sample looks much better than the ones from the other two phones. What’s really great about the P20 Pro is that its samples have literally zero noise, even at night. You’ll see the difference in the later images but here, check out the shadows — no noise. Basically, the P20 Pro’s sample has better details as well as saturation, which makes it the best. Picking the second best is harder given that the OnePlus 6 has better details but lacks the punch in terms of colors. The Mi Mix 2S is slightly better in terms of colors, so the image looks better too, but in terms of the amount of details captured, its the worst of the lot. So, I leave it up to you to pick the second best sample. I personally would go with Mi Mix 2S for its warmer colors making the overall sample look better.
P20 Pro vs OP6 vs Mi Mix 2S
Which sample would you pick?
OnePlus 6 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S vs Huawei P20 Pro Camera: Daylight Object Closeup
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The sample results in this case were a bit surprising. All three managed to do well capturing enough details and colors in the samples, so it was hard to pick out an easy winner. Personally, I would pick the OnePlus 6 because it has slightly better details as compared to the other two. The saturation was also apt, making the overall image look good. However, P20 Pro, unsurprisingly has managed to capture a great sample as well. You can see how the shadows in the image is much more prominent on the P20 Pro’s sample as compared to the other two models. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S wasn’t a slouch either in this case, so I would say its quite close in this case. My pick, OP6, then P20 Pro (it loses out the first place just because the colors were a bit off from real life), and then the Mi Mix 2S (no real complaints with its sample but I feel the other two were better).
What’s your pick?
OnePlus 6 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S vs Huawei P20 Pro Camera: Portrait Mode
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Huawei’s billions of dollars in R&D (nearly $14 billion in 2017!) has been spent very well. The company is class apart when it comes to edge detection and quality of portraits. The Huawei P20 Pro manages to retain the texture of the net that’s seen towards the edges of the hat on the beautiful lady. So, the phone really knows what to blur and what not to blur in its portraits, which makes it pretty smart. OnePlus 6 did try to get this right, and did a decent job, but not nearly as good as the P20 Pro. The Mi Mix 2S on the other hand just blurred out the sides, without noticing the texture of the hat.
In terms of details, the Oneplus 6 did really well. You can see the pendant on the neck is clear in the OnePlus 6 sample. Mi Mix 2S loses out in this department. But when it comes to the amount of background blur, the Mi Mix 2S really shines, which helps its sample pop out. The P20 Pro’s bokeh effect is also pretty good. However, for some reason, I was not satisfied with OnePlus 6’s blur in the background. It was not just this sample, we tried to take multiple samples from the OP6 of this beautiful lady in portrait mode, but the results in terms of blur weren’t as good as the other two samples.
Overall, I would pick the P20 Pro. I would give the second and third place to Mi Mix 2S (better colors and bokeh effect) and OP6 (colors lack punch and less bokeh effect) respectively.
OnePlus 6 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S vs Huawei P20 Pro Camera: Low Light Tea Pot
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When the lighting goes down, it become easier to place the three samples according to quality. The P20 Pro definitely has better colors and details, which isn’t surprising given that you pay a premium for the phone. Among the other two, the OnePlus 6 is better in the above mentioned two departments. Also, the colors on the Mi Mix 2S look washed out, so overall I’d pick P20 Pro as best, then OP6, and finally the Mix 2S.
What would you pick?
OnePlus 6 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S vs Huawei P20 Pro Camera: Low Light Minion Closeup
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In this case, the OP6 sample look better overall, considering the colors, details, and focus. The P20 Pro did well too, but the colors were a bit darker than what I would have personally wanted. The Mi Mix 2S’ sample is actually pretty good as well, but for some reason, the phone didn’t focus on the minion right in front of it. Instead, the focus is on the M&M sticker on the left. If not for this focus issue, I would have picked Mix 2S as the best. Overall, I’d pick OP6, then Mix 2S, and then P20 Pro.
What’s your pick?
OnePlus 6 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S vs Huawei P20 Pro Camera: Low Light – Book Shelf
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Despite P20 Pro’s sample looking like it’s been squeezed out of colors, it’s still better than the other two. The sample looks cleaner, with good amount of details, and brightness. It’s clear that the phone’s low light mode does wonders in real life. The fact that there’s practically no noise makes it really stand out. The Mi Mix 2S is the second brightest sample of the lot, and could have made it better than the OP6. However, there’s one big issue with the Mi Mix 2s in low light — NOISE. I’m really disappointed to see so much noise in the low light samples and sometimes it makes the photo completely unusable. Just zoom into the sample from the Mix 2S and you’ll know what I’m talking about. Overall, the P20 Pro is the clear winner, followed by the OP6.
P20 Pro vs OP6 vs Mi Mix 2S
OnePlus 6 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S vs Huawei P20 Pro Camera: Night Photography – Parking Lot
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Again, the P20 Pro manages to limit noise in the entire sample. OnePlus 6 does pretty well too, but you’d see the grainy pixels in the dark areas. The Mix 2S is the worst. Noise everywhere and very little details, making the image literally unusable. It’s worth noting that the OnePlus 6 manages to keep up with the P20 Pro to a certain extent despite the super dark scene, so good job OnePlus!
What’s your pick?
Overall, in this OnePlus 6 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S vs Huawei P20 Pro camera comparison, the Huawei P20 Pro is the definite winner. I would pick the OnePlus 6 as the next best flagship in terms of camera performance, especially due to its low light performance. Personally, I feel the Mix 2S could have done much better, especially in low light situations. But in real life photos, I would personally pick it as the worst of the lot.
What do you think about the camera performance of the three flagships in this comparison?
Vivo announced out of the blues recently the emergence of a new Z series with the Vivo Z1 coming as the first smartphone under the new series. The Chinese tech giant has now launched the Vivo Z1 today in China. The Z1 has even gone on sale earlier today in China with a decent price tag starting at 1,798 Yuan (~$282).
The Vivo Z1 comes with a superior hardware configuration and design which seems to further compound our confusion as to what the right definition of a midrange/flagship smartphone is. The device features a 6.26-inch Full-view In-cell LCD display with an 89.53% screen-to-body ratio. The full-screen design is further enhanced with a notch design which trims much of the bezel at the top leaving the part with the cut-out. This is obviously to give users a more stunning visual experience. The device is near bezel-less at the sides while it has a minimal amount of bezel at the bottom edge. The frame is narrow with a 19:9 aspect ratio which takes into account the notch. The device has an ultra-slim body which is just 7.79mm thick.
The Vivo Z1 rear design is also spectacular looking with its metal body. The body comes in pretty attractive colour options – Black, Blue and Red. The design of the fuselage is curved at the edges (3D arc) making it easy for users to firmly grip the phone. The device packs a dual camera setup at its rear which is arranged vertically at the top left corner. There is an LED flash at the bottom of the lenses. The device also packs a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor at the middle. Just under the fingerprint sensor is the Vivo logo. In addition, the antenna band is well hidden at the back that it is hardly noticeable.
Configuration wise, the Vivo Z1 rear camera consists of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor for bokeh. There is also PDAF and AI smart camera feature. On the front side, there’s a 24-megapixel ultra-high pixel shooter with AI beauty technology, AI background blur, AR cute shooting and other features to meet the need of selfie lovers. The selfie shooter also comes with facial recognition feature which can detect up to 1024 feature dimensions of the face.
On the driving seat is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and there is 64GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded up to 256GB via microSD. The Vivo Z1 equally comes with dual SIM slots and a separate slot for microSD card. The two SIM slots support 4G VoLTE technology. The SIM tray is position on the left side of the display while the power button and volume rockers are placed on the right side. The bottom edge has the 3.5mm audio jack, speakers and micro-USB interface.
The Vivo midrange phone runs on TouchOS 4.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo and gets power from a 3260mAH battery. With the highly efficient SD660 chipset onboard, the device should be able to use less power while delivering high on performance. The Z1 also has a built-in Jovi AI Assistant. Jovi can actively understand the user’s habits and provide the user with the most suitable solution after learning. It proactively remind users of travel time, plan routes for users, and manage user’s life without any limitations.
As stated earlier, the Vivo Z1 is presently on reservation via JD.com and is slammed with a 1,798 Yuan (~$282) price tag which is definitely a deal breaker. Find more Vivo Z1 pictures below.
Huawei has been allowing users to unlock the bootloaders of its devices since several years. The Chinese manufacturer had even created a dedicated support page for bootloader unlocking. Hence, it was considered as a developer-friendly OEM. Installing TWRP, using custom ROMs and getting root access were all possible on Huawei devices as the company had provide an easy procedure for unlocking the bootloaders. However, at the beginning of this month, Huawei and sub-brand Honor had reportedly removed the aforementioned support page and later the company claimed that it would be providing unlock codes directly through email support system. The Chinese firm has today confirmed that its devices sold after May 24 will not be coming with unlockable bootloaders. It has also stated that the service will be stopped 60 days after today’s announcement for the devices that were sold before May 24.
Shown below is the screengrab of the official announcement. It is taken from the Huawei unlock page. The above message states that the company has taken such a step to provide better user experience and to avoid problems caused by flashing of ROM.
Developers will be no longer interested in Huawei devices as they stopped giving unlock codes. Many Huawei phone users are complaining on Twitter and Reddit that they will switch to other brands. Some have even claimed that they return newly purchased Honor 10 and Huawei P20 since the company has modified its policy.
Huawei is yet to release an official statement on the issue. Are you disappointed to know that Huawei devices will no longer allow its users to flash custom ROMs? Share us your views by posting your comments below.
Huawei has unveiled a new smartphone called Enjoy 8e Youth. This entry-level smartphone carries an attractive price tag of 799 Yuan (~$125). The newly introduced phone is the lowest configuration phone among the other Enjoy 8 series like Enjoy 8, Enjoy 8 Plus and Enjoy 8e that were launched in March this year. Here is all the information available on its specifications and features.
Huawei Enjoy 8e Youth features a metallic chassis that measures 146.5 x 7.09 x 8.3mm and it weighs 142 grams. It comes in three color variants such as black, blue and gold. The smartphone houses a 5.45-inch display that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.
The low-end MediaTek MT6739 chipset includes a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor and PowerVR GE8100 graphics is present under the hood of the Enjoy 8e Youth. The SoC is coupled with 2 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 32 GB. The dedicated external storage slot supports up to 256 GB of microSD card. The handset receives power from 3,020mAh battery.
In terms of photography, the Huawei Enjoy 8e Youth has a soft-light LED enabled front-facing camera of 5-megapixel. The selfie camera can automatically recognize ambient light to snap better shots. Also, it also features a beauty mode for snapping enhanced selfies. The backside of the phone has a 13-megapixel camera that is enabled with features like autofocus, PDAF and dual-tone LED flash.
The handset is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo and EMUI 8.0. Other features of the smartphone include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, microUSB 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack and GPS. There is no fingerprint scanner available on this phone.
The Enjoy 8e Youth is now available for reservations. The official sales of the smartphone will begin on June 1.
China-based smartphone manufacturer iVoomi has launched yet another budget smartphone in the Indian market — iVoomi i2. It is the successor of the iVoomi i1 And i1s which were launched about five months ago.
The smartphone will be available in four color options — Bronze Gold, Olive Black, and Indigo Blue for a price of Rs. 7,499 (approx. $111) and will be exclusively available from online marketplace Flipkart.
The smartphone comes with 5.45-inch HD+ Full-View display with screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio and 2.5D curved glass.
Under the hood, the device is powered by 1.5GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6739 64-bit processor with PowerVR Rogue GE8100 GPU. It packs 3GB RAM, 32GB of internal storage and comes with a microSD card slot enabling users to further expand the storage capacity up to 128GB.
As for the camera, it comes with a dual camera setup at the back, stacked vertically. It features a 13-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel snapper with soft LED flash. It also comes with Face Unlock feature.
Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, and GPS. The device is running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box and is powered by a big 4,000mAh battery.
There are several launch offer associated with the smartphone. Flipkart is offering No Cost EMI option on the purchase of iVoomi i2, along with an exchange offer up to Rs. 7,000.
Further, the company is also offering 5 percent discount on Axis Bank Debit EMIs for select users, 5 percent instant discount on Visa cards for first 3 online payments, and 5 percent extra discount to Axis Bank Buzz Credit Card users.
Earlier this week, Nokia X6, the Finland-based company’s latest smartphone, went on sale in China and was sold out within 10 seconds. Now, today, the smartphone again went on sale and according to the company, this time also, the device went out of stock within seconds.
However, similar to the previous sale, the company has not announced how many units of the Nokia X6 were sold during the flash sale. The next sale is now scheduled on 30th May. Given the phone’s interest in China, there’s a possibility that the global rollout of the smartphone could get delayed.
The Nokia X6 comes in three color options — Black, Blue, and Silver. As of the pricing, the 4GB RAM + 32GB internal storage model is priced at 1,299 Yuan (approximately $204) while the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model costs 1,499 Yuan (approximately $236). The top-end model with 6GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage will be available for 1,699 Yuan, which roughly converts to $266.
The smartphone comes with a 5.8-inch Full-HD+ display having a screen resolution of 2280 × 1080 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio. There’s a notch on top of the display, similar to that of Apple iPhone X. There’s a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top of the display for protection from minor scratches.
Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s recently launched Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor. It supports microSD card, which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.
As for the photography, the device features a dual camera setup, having a 16-megapixel RGB primary sensor with f/2.0 aperture and a 5-megapixel secondary monochrome sensor with f/2.2 aperture. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper with f/2.0 aperture and 1.0um pixel size.
HMD Global is touting the presence of artificial intelligence (AI) features for improved photography, such as optimized color, field, and portrait lighting effects, as well as face recognition. It also offers the Bothie feature, which enables users to use both front and rear cameras simultaneously.
While there’s a fingerprint sensor on the back panel, the phone also comes with a Face Unlock feature for added security. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C.
The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box and also comes with Do Not Disturb mode for gaming. The device is fuelled by a 3,060mAh battery which supports Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technology that can deliver up to 50 percent of charge in 30 minutes.
Smartwatches are gradually becoming very much popular as they get crammed with more features. Mobvoi is one brand that created a storm sort of with the TicWatch S and TicWatch E which were launched last year packing Android Wear OS. The company has now unveiled a more interesting product dubbed TicWatch Pro.
As can be gathered from the “Pro” moniker, the TicWatch Pro comes with several features that set it apart from its predecessors. Some of the features include a heart rate sensor, NFC for Google Pay, GPS and an OLED display. These are ordinarily not exclusive features since they are also found on other Wear OS running smartwatches like the LG Watch Sport and Huawei Watch 2. The TicWatch Pro sets itself apart with the inclusion of a FTSN LCD display on top of the OLED display.
The OLED display underneath is the main display where the Wear OS and its attractive UI are shown. Whereas the FTSN LCD display is transparent and shows your heart rate, step count, and the time. The secondary display is obviously a low power display which will be always on. The smartwatch turns off the Wear OS display when left alone and when you need to use the watch, it turns back on.
The TicWatch Pro comes with an Essential Mode which runs on only the low-power FTSN LCD display. In the Essential Mode, the TicWatch Pro still monitors your steps and heart rate, as well as the calories burned theoretically. The smartwatch can run for up to 30 days if running on Essential Mode. A little snag with this is that you’ll have to wait a full minute if you want to switch to Wear OS.
The smartwatch will be available soon and will be priced under $300. The watch might get an LTE model for the U.S in due course.
Xiaomi Mi 8 and MIUI 10 are the only products that are confirmed to get announced on May 31. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had recently said that the company would be unleashing a variety of new products at the upcoming event. Some of the Xiaomi fans have carefully examined the launch poster of the Mi 8 and have claimed that it includes some hidden clues on the devices that will be announced in the next week. Here is the modified launch poster of Mi 8 that shows the different products hidden in it.
There are three red-colored circles in the above image. Each one of them features a smartphone. According to ITHome, it is now being speculated that the Chinese manufacturer may debut three smartphones namely Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 Plus and Mi 7 at the forthcoming Shenzhen event.
The black circle below the huge-sized number 8 seems to be hinting the arrival of Mi Band 3 fitness tracker. The green circle below could be showing the wireless charging pad that suggests that the upcoming flagship phones will be enabled with support for wireless charging. The number 8 has a circuit board inside it which indicates that the Chinese firm may announce Surge S2 SoC that was speculated to get unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in February.
Earlier today, Xiaomi released a new teaser to hint that a new unlock feature would be available on the Mi 8. It is speculated that the new unlock feature could be 3D facial recognition or under-display fingerprint scanner. There are only 6 days remaining for the annual product launch event and Xiaomi is expected to release new teasers on daily basis until the launch event. Some of the speculated devices may get confirmed through the forthcoming teasers. Hence, it is recommended to digest the above report with a grain of salt.
The 55-inch Xiaomi Mi TV 4X is blessed with ultra-narrow bezels and piano paint design. It features a standard 4K HDR display. The TV 4X receives power from 64-bit quad-core processor and 2 GB of RAM. It includes an inbuilt storage of 8 GB. It has two 8W speakers and includes Dolby / DTS audio decoding. It comes with Bluetooth audio remote control. This television is priced at 2,799 Yuan (~$438).
The 55-inch metal-bodied Xiaomi Mi TV 4S features a curved 4K display with 4000R curvature with direct type backlight. It is equipped with 64-bit quad-core processor, 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB of native storage, two 8W speakers, support for H.264/265 decoding, support for Dolby Audio/DTS-HD audio decoding and Bluetooth audio remote control. The pricing of the 55-inch Mi TV 4S is 3,299 Yuan (~$516).
The 43-inch Xiaomi Mi TV 4S houses a 4K HDR display. It houses 1 GB of RAM and has an inbuilt storage of 8 GB. The Mi TV 4S has a pair of 6W speakers and carries support for Dolby / DTS dual decoding. It can be availed for 1,799 Yuan (~$281).
The Xiaomi Mi TV 4C features a 32-inch display that supports 1366 x 768 resolution and offers a viewing angle of 178 degrees. It features 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of native storage. The connectivity ports available on the Mi TV 4C include two HMDI ports, 1 USB and 3.5mm audio jack. The TV is equipped with dual 8W speakers and carries support for DTS-HD decoding. The device weighs only 3.85kg. It has a super attractive price of 999 Yuan (~$156).
The bookings for 55-inch Mi TV 4X, 43-inch and 55-inch Mi TV 4S and 32-inch Mi TV 4C have started from today in China. These new Mi TV models will available for buying starting from May 31. On the very same day, Xiaomi will be holding a launch event in Shenzhen to launch Xiaomi Mi 8, MIUI 10 and variety of new products through it annual product launch event.
Today, Xiaomi has released a new teaser to show that only 6 days are remaining for the upcoming annual product launch event that will be held at Shenzhen, China. The teaser states that the Xiaomi Mi 8 will be arriving with a new phone unlock feature. Xiaomi fans are now speculating that the company could be hinting that the Mi 8 could be equipped with an advanced 3D facial recognition or the in-screen fingerprint reader feature.
Leaked images of the front panel of the Xiaomi Mi 8 that have surfaced earlier in this month have revealed that it features a wider notch compared to other Android phones that have notched display design. It is widely reported that the Mi 8 is equipped with structured light 3D module that will enable 3D facial recognition feature on the phone.
The complex module is rumored to be packed with various components such as selfie camera, proximity sensor, ambient sensor, infrared lens, flood illuminator and dot projector. These components will allow the users of the Xiaomi Mi 8 to unlock it by scanning their face in 3D. It is expected to work perfectly in low-light conditions. Hence, it is speculated that the Mi 8 will become the first Android smartphone to come with 3D facial recognition feature.
As mentioned before, the above poster could be also hinting the presence of under-display fingerprint reader on the Xiaomi Mi 8. According to MyDrivers, the number 6 resembles with structured light 3D module and the pattern seen in the small circle inside the number could be hinting under display fingerprint reader. Hence, there is a possibility that the Mi 8 could be equipping with two advanced unlocking features.
As far as the specs of the Xiaomi Mi 8 is concerned, it is expected to arrive with a 6.2-inch notched OLED display that will include support for 19:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 845 SoC is pegged to power the phone along with 6 GB of RAM. It is likely to arrive with 128 GB of storage. The Mi 8 is expected to arrive with MIUI 10 preinstalled.
The other rumored specs of the Xiaomi Mi 8 include 3,300mAh battery, 16-megapixel front camera with f/2.0 aperture, and 20-megapixel with f/1.7 aperture + 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture dual camera setup. It is likely to release with a price tag of 2,999 Yuan (~$469).
Citing people familiar with the matter, a fresh report on Bloomberg states that Essential Phone has not only canceled the development of its second-generation flagship phone, but also it has hired Credit Suisse Group AG’s advisors for finding potential buyers to sell the brand.
Bloomberg’s report had claimed that Essential has considered selling off everything from devices to patent profile. Also, one of the suitors is already interested in acquiring Essential. Soon after the report came out in the public, Andy Rubin released a new tweet that neither denies that the company is up for sale, nor confirms that the successor of the Essential Phone will not be coming.
Ruin has said that the company has been working on multiple product simultaneously and have canceled some in favor of those products that may good reception from audience. He added that company is putting more efforts in its upcoming mobile and home products.
Bloomberg’s report has clearly stated that the company has canceled its next smartphone. Its sources have revealed the firm is now workin on a smart home device. This product is expected to debut by 2019.
According to the publication, Essential may reenter into phone business later and the company has even approached another manufacturer other than Foxconn to build an Essential branded device. This will not only let it overcome developmental process difficulties, but also give them a presence in the market
Bloomberg has claimed that the Essential Phone PH-1 did not sell well mainly because of the various issues it encountered at the beginning such as high starting price of $699, weak camera hardware, touchscreen problems and difficulties in making phone calls. The company has reportedly sold over 150,000 Essential Phone PH-1 units and in the process, it has rolled out a number software updates, introduced new color variants and reduced the pricing to as low as $399.
Apart from lukewarm towards its first smartphone, the internal issues within the company has caused many hardware and software engineers to leave the firm. Also, many top executives such as Brian Wallace who worked as the vice president of marketing and Joe Tate who served as the head of hardware engineering have left the company.
Ahead of the phone’s official launch today, the Vivo Z1 has already gone on sale. The company has already started taking pre-orders for the Vivo Z1 in China. The device has been listed for a price of 1,798 Yuan, which roughly converts to $282.
The Vivo Z1 is the first smartphone in the company’s new budget Z-series lineup focusing on the mid-range market. It comes with a 6.26-inch Full-Screen display with a screen resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio and a trendy notch on top.
Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 660 AIE processor — the same chipset that is found inside company’s flagship Vivo X21 and X21 UD. The Snapdragon 660 is manufactured using the 14nm design process and has Kryo 260 architecture, with octa-core CPU with clock speed of 2.2GHz, coupled with Adreno 512 graphics processor.
According to the listing, the smartphone packs 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot, which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.
Coming to the camera department, the smartphone comes with a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, there’s a 24-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
As for the connectivity options, the device comes with Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, and GPS. While there’s a fingerprint sensor on the back of the phone, it also comes with a Face Unlock feature for added security.
The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own custom user interface on top. The device is fuelled by a 3,260mAh non-removable battery.
As said, the smartphone has been officially listed online with a price tag of 1,799 Yuan, which roughly converts to $282. While the smartphone is already available for pre-orders in China, it will start shipping from 4th June.
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