OPPO Realme 1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: Value For Money Mid-Rangers Compared!

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May 18, 2018

With its Realme 1, OPPO has launched its official sub-brand in the market. Sub-brands are usually focused on the quality-price ratio, and it seems to be the same with the new OPPO brand. The Realme 1 is the perfect midrange smartphone and it is going to rival devices like Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro which is already among the best-sellers in several nations. With this comparison, we will compare OPPO Realme 1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro in order to establish if the new Realme 1 may be a real menace to RN5P’s sales or if Redmi Note 5 Pro still has a higher value for money.

Oppo Realme 1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

	Oppo Realme 1	Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	156.5 x 75.2 x 7.8 mm, 155 grams	158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm, 181 grams
DISPLAY	6.0 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD	5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD), 403 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	MediaTek Helio P60, octa-core 2.0 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB, micro SD dedicated slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, Color OS 5.0	Android 7.1.2 Nougat, MIUI 9
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	13 MP 8 MP f/2.2 front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/2.2 + f/2.0 20 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3410 mAh	4000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, front-facing LED flash

The Realme 1 definitely looks better than the Redmi Note 5 Pro. It comes with a glass back which is refined in the reflective Diamond Black color. Even the front design is aligned to 2018 devices featuring a notch on top and a full screen panel.

The two devices are similar in performance: both have nice midrange SoCs. Snapdragon 636’s strong points are its powerful modem and efficiency, while Helio P60 performs very well in daily use and even with heavy apps. OPPO Realme 1, unlike Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, is available in a configuration with 128 GB of internal storage. So, it’s safe to say Oppo Realme 1 is more interesting in terms of hardware. But note that the OPPO model doesn’t have a fingerprint sensor and you have to rely on the less secure face unlock.

When it comes to cameras, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is the winner. It has a rear dual camera which shoots decent quality photos in every scenario and an excellent 20 MP selfie camera paired with a front-facing LED flash. Even portrait mode on both the cameras are excellent. Realme 1’s AI front and back cameras do have bokeh mode, but it’s based on software and are not really that good. Note that Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro also has a bigger battery and it lasts more on a single charge.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro wins the comparison, but the OPPO Realme 1 starts at a cheaper price ( $133/€112) as compared to $218/€184 for the Redmi model.

Which one would you pick?

Oppo Realme 1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: PRO and CONS

Oppo Realme 1

PRO

Good performance
Available with 128 GB ROM
Unique design
Affordable price

CONS

Limited availability
No Fingerprint Sensor
Average Cameras

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

PRO

Good cameras
Good hardware
Affordable price
Front-facing LED flash

CONS

Nothing particular

Nokia X5, X7 Rumored to be in Works; Nokia X6 May Arrive in Markets Outside China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 18, 2018

HMD Global has recently introduced the Nokia X6 smartphone in China. As of this writing, the company is yet to confirm whether the Nokia X6 phone will be made available outside of China. Fresh rumors claim that if the Nokia X6 remain China-exclusive, the company will release two other X-series smartphone by the end of the year and these phones may get released in wider markets.

Rumors have it that HMD Global is planning to launch Nokia X5 and Nokia X7 smartphones by the end of 2018. At present, there is no information on the specifications of the Nokia X5 and X7 smartphones. Since they are going to be upcoming phones from the newly introduced X-series, it is likely that these handsets may also feature notch display design like the Nokia X6.

The Nokia X5 and X7 names suggest that the X5 could be arriving lower specs than the X6. On the side, the Nokia X7 may arrive with better specs. HMD Global will be holding a launch event on May 29. Could it be introducing the Nokia X6 for other markets? There is no information available on it yet. HMD Global Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas has started a poll on Twitter on whether the company should bring the Nokia X6 to other markets.

At the time of writing, it was found that 91 percent have voted to release Nokia X6 in other markets. It appears that the company may confirm on it in the near future. As far as May 29 launch event is concerned, it is speculated that the company may announce new phones like Nokia 5 (2018), Nokia 3 (2018) and Nokia 2 (2018).

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Check Out GearBest ‘2018 World Cup Countdown’ Promo; Get Free Gift Combos And Lots More!

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Vinay Patel

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May 18, 2018

The FIFA World Cup 2018 is just around the corner and in a bid to build more hype around the hotly anticipated quadrennial international football tournament; GearBest is offering 3 items for $10, free gift combos and up to 60% off on a broad range of top tech, essential gadgets, and party gears.

GearBest has simplified the promotion dubbed ‘2018 World Cup Countdown’ by splitting the products into multiple categories. Here’s a brief glimpse of some of the aforesaid categories and the items that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket.

Flagship Gear

This is the first category which features 4 electronic items including the recently arrived Xiaomi Redmi S2 4G phablet. The phone would normally set you back $181.58 on GearBest; however, the site is currently offering 14% off on its retail price.

In other words, you can buy the Redmi S2 phablet by shelling out only $155.99 on GearBest. The discount will be valid for the gray, gold, and rose gold color versions of the phablet, but the promo was on the verge of wrapping up. Regrettably, there were 141 pieces of the gray, 241 pieces of the gold, and only 42 pieces of the rose gold color version left at the time of writing.

Flash Sale

This section is crammed with all sorts of items bearing discounted price tags. For instance, the NO.1 F6 smartwatch which normally sells for $40.32 on GearBest is currently available for only $29.99 on the site.

This is a noteworthy 26% reduction in the device’s original asking price. You can choose from 2 color versions including black and silver. On the downside, there were 299 pieces of the black and only 31 pieces of the silver-tinted NO.1 F6 smartwatch left.

Choose ANY 3 for $10

You can choose any 3-unit combo from a slew of featured products and pay only $10. This section comprises various products such as the Novelty Clockwork Deformable Car Dog Kids Toy, which now carries a slashed price sticker of $3.99.

While GearBest is offering a considerable 34% off on the car dog kid toy, you can use discount coupon ‘GB50-$5off’ to save extra money at the time of checking out. Moreover, if your grand total is more than $50, you’d be eligible to buy 1 Special Add-On for $1.99.

$1.99 Add-Ons

When you make any order over $50, you can enjoy epic add-ons by shelling out just $1.99. You can choose from a myriad of add-ons that include Pair of Half-finger Sports Cycling Gloves, Car Dashboard Sticky Pad Holder, and Male Adult Head Latex Rubber Mask for Party which is available for $9.42.

While GearBest is offering 8% discount on the Male Adult Head Latex Rubber Mask, you can use coupon code ‘GB50-$5off’ to further reduce its original selling price. Note that the aforesaid coupon code is only valid for China warehouse.

Gift Combos Gear

Amid a myriad of other products that you can buy at a lowered price, this section features the LOCAL LION 60L Water Resistant Trekking Backpack, which usually sells for $53.51. GearBest is giving 12% off on the item, bringing its retail price down to only $46.99.
Likewise, you can get a 6% discount on Alfawise S95 TV Box, which sells for $42.41 without the discount. Thanks to the above-mentioned discount, you can now buy the S95 for only $39.99.

The rest of the products have been divided into other categories i.e. Lucky Bags, Mobile Phone, Top Tech Gear, Your Lifestyle, and Pure Fashion. You can follow this link in order to check out the full all categories of products and take advantage of the promotion sale before it wraps up.

Buy Top Tech, Essential Gadgets And Party Gears At Discounted Price On GearBest

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OnePlus 6 Is Available For Preorder From $569 On Oppomart

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Vinay Patel

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May 18, 2018

If you’ve been waiting with bated breath to get your hands on the OnePlus 6 smartphone, we have good news for you. Oppomart, which has a reputation for being one of the first retailers to list new devices, is currently accepting preorder for the long-awaited OnePlus 5T successor.

Oppomart is known for offering the best price for a broad range of smartphone including OPPO, Meizu, Huawei, ZTE, Nubia as well as OnePlus. The OnePlus 6 is up for preorder on the site bearing a price tag of $674.99.

Oppomart allows you to customize your handset by letting you choose accessories and onboard storage. You can pick between a protective soft TPU case, which adds an additional $2.99 to your grand total or go for a tempered glass screen protector which will set you back an extra $5.99.In terms of storage, you can opt for 6GB RAM/64GB ROM Mirror Black version, 8GBRAM/128GB ROM Mirror Black version by shelling out $100 more, or simply choose from rest of the options that are currently up for grabs. The OnePlus 6 smartphone sports a big 6.28-inch FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels.

The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 quad-core processor and it uses Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood. Moreover, it offers 6GB/8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB of onboard storage.

On the photography front, the OnePlus 6 smartphone sports a 20-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera setup with phase detection autofocus, and dual-LED flash on the back. Up front, there’s a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and face-to-face video chats.

The phone runs Oxygen OS-based Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is backed by a non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery. Moreover, the OnePlus 6 supports 4G LTE bands as well as 34 network bands.

You can visit this link if you’re interested in pre-ordering the OnePlus 6 from Oppomart. Note that the delivery time is set at beginning of June.

Pre-order OnePlus 6 On Oppomart

Samsung Galaxy S9 And S9+ Gets Sunrise Gold And Burgundy Red Color Variants

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Jeet

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May 18, 2018

Earlier this year, Samsung launched its flagship smartphones — Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Now, the company has introduced two new variants of the phone, which comes in Sunrise Gold and Burgundy Red color.

These new color variants come in addition to the Midnight Black, Titanium Gray, Coral Blue, and Lilac Purple color options which are already available in the market. Thus, the number of color options offered by the South Korean giant currently stands at six.

While the Burgundy Red edition will be available in Korea and China starting this month, the Sunrise Gold model will start shipping in June in select markets like Australia, Chile, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. However, Samsung has said that the that these new models will be “coming soon” to additional markets.

The company says that the Sunrise Gold edition for Galaxy S9 and S9+ is Samsung’s first device to feature a satin gloss finish which wraps the smartphone in a tranquil glow and glimmer. Further, detailing the Burgundy Red edition, the company said that it is one of the deepest red colors available featuring restrained gloss for added density and a look that is contemporary and traditional.

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ feature 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display, respectively, which supports QHD+ resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels. Both phones are powered by Samsung’s Exynos 9810 octa-core processor with Mali G72MP18 GPU and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC, depending on the region.

The Galaxy S9 packs 4GB RAM while the S9+ packs 6GB RAM. One of the highlights of the Galaxy S9-series is that it comes with improved camera experience to take on the likes of Apple’s iPhone X and Google Pixel 2. The Galaxy S9 features a 12-megapixel dual pixel rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.4-f/1.5 variable aperture, and 960fps super slo-mo support.

The Galaxy S9+ comes with a 12-megapixel primary rear camera and 12-megapixel secondary camera along with f/2.4-f/1.5 variable aperture, LED Flash, and 960fps super slo-mo support. On the front, the devices feature 8-megapixel auto-focus camera with wide-angle lens and f/1.7 aperture.

The devices are running Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with TouchWiz custom interface on top. While the Galaxy S9 is powered by a 3,000mAh battery, the Galaxy S9+ is powered by a 3,500mAh battery. Apart from the fingerprint reader, both phones are also equipped with security features like improved KNOX and Intelligent Scan that combines Iris Scanner and face recognition.

Buy Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Smartphone For Only $286.99 On Banggood; Discount Coupon Inside

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Vinay Patel

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May 18, 2018

Last year, Xiaomi took the wraps off its long-awaited Mi Note 3 smartphone which boasts an array of exciting specs and features. As expected, the phone propelled straight to skyrocketing popularity among smartphone lovers despite bearing a relatively steep price tag.

If you’re a cost-conscious smartphone enthusiast looking to get your hands on a high-end phone without emptying your pocket, look no further. Banggood is doling out a hefty 21% off on the well-received Mi Note 3 smartphone for a limited period of time.

The Mi Note 3 would normally set you back $439.99 on Banggood but as part of its latest promotion sale, the Chinese e-commerce giant is giving buyers who are on a tight budget an opportunity to save $90 on the phone’s original asking price. In other words, the Mi Note 3 can be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $349.99.

On top of that, we’ll even tell you how you can get an additional discount. In addition to getting the aforesaid discount, you can save an extra $63 simply by applying coupon code ‘5bgnote3’ at the time of checking out.

The discount coupon helps you to bring your already lowered grand total further down to only $286.99. It’s worth noting that the discount will only be valid for the black color version of the Xiaomi Mi Note 3, which is an irresistible smartphone that sports a big 5.5-inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.

Furthermore, it comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 for added protection and is housed in a robust back glass & aluminum frame. The phone’s dimensions are 152.6 x 74 x 7.6 mm and it weighs in at just 163 grams.

The Mi Note 3 smartphone packs a powerful Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 processor and uses an Adreno 512 graphics processing unit, under the hood. The device offers 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.

On the photography front, the Mi Note 3 sports a 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual camera setup with 2x optical zoom, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED dual-tone flash on the back. Up front, there’s a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and face-to-face video chats.

The Xiaomi Note 3 smartphone runs MIUI-based Android 7.1 Nougat operating system and is backed by a non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0. The phone is crammed with all sorts of useful sensors including a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, and barometer.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in taking advantage of the big discount offered by Banggood and save extra more money by using the discount coupon. Note that the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 smartphone will go back to its retail price as soon as the promo comes to an end.

Get 21% Off On Xiaomi Mi Note 3 Smartphone On Banggood

OnePlus 6 Detailed Hands On: Midnight Black, Mirror Black, & Silk White In Focus!

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Joel Joseph

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May 18, 2018

We were present at the OnePlus 6 event in Mumbai, India yesterday and we got to check out all the new models, including the limited Marvel Avengers Infinity War Edition.

Since the specs and features of the OnePlus 6 have already been revealed, let’s directly go on to the hands on with the two black variants of the new model. They differ quite significantly in the kind of texture and color on the back, so it’s quite likely that you’ll have only one of these as your favourites. You can even say that they are quite the opposites when it comes to the back texture, so let’s take a closer look at the two models.

But before that, let’s cover the basics first. The OnePlus 6 features a notch up front, which is quite small, but could be considered intrusive by some. For them, the company has a solution — same as the one implemented by Huawei. You can essentially hide the notch, by covering the sides with a black layer. To be honest, it’ll eat up the available screen space on top, but at least it’ll look symmetrical, which some might consider essential! The chin at the bottom of the screen is quite thin and won’t hinder your experience.

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There are no capacitive buttons which means you have to live with the on screen ones. If it bothers you that the on screen buttons are taking up your essential screen real estate, you can switch to gestures for navigation. I personally tried out the gestures and it felt quite intuitive, or should I say at least some of them felt natural. The swipe up gesture from below to get to home feels perfect. However, getting a step back or forward was not as easy as I initially thought. Instead of having to swipe right from the left side or vice versa to go back or forward, the gestures on the OP6 is designed in such a way that you have to swipe up from the bottom left corner to go back or swipe up from the bottom right corner to go forward. I didn’t find this ideal, especially when I was operating the phone with one hand. Imagine having to reach the bottom right or bottom left corners when you are using it with one hand — trust me, its quite hard!

OnePlus 6 AVengers Edition 03 — OnePlus 6 AVengers Limited Edition Front

There’s Gorilla Glass 5 on the front as well as back, so the phone is well protected. The metal frame holds the phone together and retains the metallic color on all the models except for the Silk White edition which features a rose gold frame. The back has the dual f/1.7 aperture cameras with a flash and a fingerprint sensor below it. This is really the place where the different color editions of the OnePlus 6 stand out.

The right side has the alert slider and the power button. On the left, you have the volume buttons and the SIM card slot. Bottom features a USB Type-C port, speakers (not stereo), and a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack.

The OnePlus 6 Mirror Black variant is the one with the glossy finish. If you love mirror finish on smartphones, then you are going to instantly love the Mirror Black edition. The combination of premium glass and gloss finish make it a beautiful design. As you might expect, the back is quite reflective but that makes it stand out from the crowd. However, this does bring the issue of fingerprints on the back. So, its a huge fingerprint magnet and during my time with the device I had to wipe it at least a few times to ensure there weren’t any smudges. Nevertheless, if you keep the back clean (you’ll have to work for it), then it is one beautiful looking smartphone.

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Coming to the OnePlus 6 Midnight Black model — there’s no doubt that this is my favourite edition among the two. The phone features a matte like finish, despite being made of glass. This is achieved by a corrosion process that ensures the glass back becomes rough like matte. But it isn’t too rough either. It’s a perfect balance between the two and to be honest, this particular finish looks quite beautiful. The fact that it isn’t a big fingerprint magnet gives it definite bonus points. Also, the back is designed in a way that under a strong light, it makes an S shape. Depending upon the angle of the light, the S moves. You can clearly see this in most of the images.

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Coming to the Silk White model, it’s a real show stealer. The model stands out among the three standard colors and it’s a shame that its being marketed as a limited edition. I personally feel that this model should be added among the other two black variants as a regular edition. The phone has a premium feel to it, featuring a rose gold frame and a smooth white body. It’s not smooth enough to be slippery but the soft texture feels good to touch. Personally, I feel the Silk White model brings out the best of OnePlus 6’s design as every curve and groove on the phone stands out in this particular edition.

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We also got our hands on the OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Infinity War Limited Edition. We have covered the hands on here!

Note that we are giving away a OnePlus 6 to one lucky reader. Participate in the giveaway from here!

You can also check out the OnePlus 6 Durability test video from here!

So what do you think of the new OnePlus 6 editions? Which one is your favorite?

Leaked Prototype of Vivo Bezel-less Model Shows More Chamfered Edges Than The APEX

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 17, 2018

Vivo took the industry by storm two months back when it launched the Vivo APEX with a scintillating new design spearheaded by an almost bezel-less display. The APEX features a 91% screen ratio which is quite large. The device isn’t available yet and mass production may have just commenced. However, a new bezel-less model was spotted on Slashleaks recently and even though the device looks similar to the Apex, there are some differences which mark it as different from it. Well, so we think.

The leaked Vivo device seems to have a similar screen design as well as the retractable selfie camera as the Apex. But the phone has well-chamfered / curved edges that are more rounded than that of the Apex. Apart from this, there isn’t any other difference in the design.

While we could take a wild shot at this being a new Vivo bezel-less phone, it is possible that this is the Vivo APEX with an adjusted design. Since what got unveiled was prototypes of the device, it is possible that the final design may be slightly different. We can’t be so too sure about that but we’ll be on the lookout for further details.

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OnePlus 6 Avengers Infinity War Edition Hands On: Carbon Fiber Meets Glass

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Joel Joseph

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May 17, 2018

Just when we thought the OnePlus event was over, the company surprised us with the announcement of the OnePlus 6 Avengers Infinity War Edition. Well, at least we acted as if we were surprised, but the phone was already revealed in China and an India launch was confirmed a couple of weeks before.

OnePlus isn’t new to making special edition smartphones and fans loved the Star Wars Edition that came out late last year. The company aims to replicate the same level of success with the OnePlus 6 Avengers Infinity War edition but this time, they are going for a black design instead of a premium white finish as the Star Wars edition.

Carbon Fiber meets glass in the Avengers special edition as the phone aims to be unique by offering the same level of glossy finish as the Mirror Black Edition along with a Carbon Fiber texture inside. The company has achieved this by adding a thin layer of carbon fiber finish underneath the glossy glass back. The resulting design looks unlike any other smartphone we’ve seen before. The carbon fiber texture is quite bold and visible, but the phone is smooth and glossy. It feels as if Carbon Fiber and Glass had a baby.

The basic design remains the same but the OnePlus and Avengers logo come in golden. Further, the alert slider also gets a gold finish to make it look premium.

But will Avengers be ever complete without the Iron Man? Never! And that applies to the OP6 Avengers edition as well. The company is throwing a special Iron Man case with the phone which looks pretty cool. The company did the same with the Star Wars Edition by throwing in a Kylo Ren case, but this one looks even better.

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Apart from this, the rest of the phone is same as the regular OnePlus 6. There are a few additions in the software department though, like five new Avengers Infinity War themes and an Avengers Clock widget.

You can read more about the OnePlus 6 Avengers Infinity War Edition from here!

OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Limited Edition Lands In India, Priced At Rs. 44,999

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Jeet

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May 17, 2018

After announcing its “flagship killer” OnePlus 6 smartphone in London yesterday, OnePlus launched its OnePlus 6 smartphone in India today. Along with that, the company also launched a special variant of the phone — OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Limited Edition.

Before announcing this limited edition device in the Indian market, the phone was first announced in China today. It comes with a custom 3D Kevlar-textured glass back with Corning Gorilla 5 protection, features 6 layers of optical coating.

On the back panel, there’s an Avengers logo in gold color, in addition to OnePlus branding which is also in gold color. The alert slider on the side of the phone also comes covered in a golden hue. Further, the smartphone comes with 5 custom Avengers wallpapers.

Along with this specially designed smartphone, the company is also bundling Iron Man protective case in the box as well as one of the six Avenger superhero medals in each box (Hulk, Black Widow, Black Panther, Iron Man, Captain America and Thor).

However, the specifications of the phone remain same as the regular model. It comes with a 6.28-inch notched AMOLED display with screen resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the phone is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor.

The regular model of OnePlus 6 comes in different memory configuration — 6GB and 8GB RAM along with 64GB, 128GB and 256GB internal storage option. However, this Avengers Limited Edition smartphone comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.

The smartphone sports a 16MP primary Sony IMX519 sensor with f/1.7 aperture, 1.22um pixels, and OIS, and a 20MP Sony IMX376K secondary camera sensor, mainly for depth information. On the front side also, there’s a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

As for the software, the smartphone is running the company’s own OxygenOS, which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box. However, the OnePlus is already a part of Android P Beta program and thus, users can also try out the upcoming Android P. The phone is powered by a 3,300mAh battery, with support for company’s fast charging technology — Dash Charge 2.0.

The OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Limited Edition smartphone will be available for purchase in India exclusively through online marketplace Amazon India from 29th May, for a price of Rs. 44,999, which roughly converts to $664.

Check out the 1TB Storage-Packing Smartisan R1 Hands on Pictures

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 17, 2018

Smartisan has as its slogan “the joy of Artisans”. Indeed, the company which is a conglomeration of artisans has carved out a name for itself as a result of its sleekly designed smartphones. The recently announced flagship – Smartisan R1 is no exception. The phone came with a stunner as it packs a 1TB storage on one of the variants. That isn’t going to be a very popular variant, though, considering its ¥8,848 (~$1388) price tag. Of course, there are other versions with pocket-friendly prices.

The Smartisan Nut R1 comes with an expansive 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 Smartisan R1 packs an ultra-thin body and as a result, Smartisan had to sacrifice the 3.5mm audio jack. Since it doesn’t feature one, there is a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter inside the retail box. The device packs a rear camera setup aligned horizontally in the top left corner. The rear panel is also made of glass. The device has its volume rockers and power button on the right side of the display. There is also a button on the right side but we don’t know its functions as of now.

The dual rear cameras consist of a 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor with a f/1.8 aperture, 1.4 μm pixel size, 4-axis OIS, and dual PD extreme focus. The second is a 20MP Sony IMX350 with a f/1.75 aperture, 1μm pixel size, and 6P lens. On the other hand, the front camera is a 24MP sensor with a f/2.0 aperture ArcSoft ray algorithm and AI real-time beauty mode.

The Nut R1 packs a Snapdragon 845 chipset and has a host of network bands including LTE Band 20 which positions it for sales overseas. Recall that Smartisan signed a deal recently with ECoinmerce to ship its phones to North America. That means the R1 will likely be available outside China just as a few of Smartisan phones are available outside China via e-retailers.

In addition, the device is available in White and Black colour variants. Who knows, we might see a red variant sometime later but for now if you prefer something different from white or black, you’ll have to make do with the colourful protective cases available. As for the prices, then 6GB RAM + 64GB is priced at ¥3,499 (~$549), 6GB RAM + 128GB for ¥3,999 (~$627), 8GB RAM + 128GB priced ¥4,499 (~$705) and 8GB RAM + 1TB for ¥8,848 (~$1388)

While we wait for its arrival, check out the hands-on pictures of the Smartisan R1 from below.

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HTC U12+ Official Renders and Full Specs Leaked

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 17, 2018

HTC will take the wraps off its U12+ flagship on May 23. While the official teaser poster already shows us the internals of the device, a new leak has revealed what the phone looks like when assembled.

The new leak is a photo of the official renders of the HTC U12+ and was shared on Twitter by Evan Blass. It shows the HTC u12+ in three color variants including a translucent version.

The photo confirms the HTC U12+ has dual cameras on both sides. The ones in front are positioned on the left side of the top bezel while the rear cameras sit in the middle of the device. Below the rear sensors is a LED flash and fingerprint scanner.

The bezels are moderately-sized and the phone uses on-screen buttons. The date on the homescreen even confirms the May 23 launch date.

Alongside the photo of the phone, Evan Blass has also leaked the full specifications of the phone.

The HTC U12+ will continue with HTC’s Liquid Surface design. Just like the HTC U11+, it will also have pressure-sensitive buttons and a new haptic feedback experience. There are a number of new features the pressure sensitive buttons have. HCT has tagged it Edge Sense 2.0 and below are a few of them:

Holding down the buttons enables smart rotate and smart dim.
A double tap (double squeeze) will launch a mini-screen for one-handed use. You can also set it to act as a return key.

The U12+ will have a 6” QHD+ screen. It is Super LCD 6, has HDR10 support, and is covered with Gorilla Glass. It will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 processor paired with 6GB of RAM, and 64GB or 128GB of expandable storage.

The front cameras are dual 8MP f/2.0 1.12um sensors with an 84° wide-angle field of view. There is portrait mode, AR stickers, face unlock, live beauty mode, and a selfie panorama mode.

The rear cameras are a combination of a 12MP wide-angle sensor with HTC UltraPixel 4 (1.4um pixel size and a f/1.75 aperture) and a 16MP telephoto sensor with a 1.0um pixel size and f/2.6 aperture.

There is OIS, AR stickers, laser focus + PDAF, up to 2x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom, bokeh mode, 4K video at 60fps, slow motion at 240fps, and more.

The HTC U12+ will come with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa depending on the region. It will support always-on voice commands, have NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, a USB-C port, and even support for DisplayPort over USB-C.

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Moto 1S With 5.7-Inch 18:9 Display And SD 450 SoC Launched In China For 1,499 Yuan ($235)

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Jeet

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May 17, 2018

Lenovo-owned Motorola has announced its latest budget smartphone in China — Moto 1S. This is the same smartphone as Moto G6 which was introduced last month.

The smartphone features a 5.7-inch Full-HD+ IPS display with screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio, having a pixel density of 427 pixels per inch. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz, paired with Adreno 506 GPU.

The device packs 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage, along with a microSD card slot which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 128GB. As of the optics, the phone features a 12-megapixel primary camera sensor at the back with f/1.8 aperture and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor, enabling users to take bokeh-like photos.

On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel snapper and an LED flash for video calling and taking selfies. There’s a fingerprint sensor on the back and the phone also comes with a P2i water-resistance and dust resistance certification.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, and USB Type-C. It runs on ZUI 3.5 with Android Oreo operating system out of the box and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery which also supports Turbo Charging.

The Moto 1S will be available in two color options — Blue and Gold. Priced at 1,499 Yuan, which roughly converts to $235, the smartphone is now available for purchase in China through Lenovo’s Online Shop. The Moto G6 and G6 Play are slated to soon launch in India.

ASUS Zenfone Live L1 Gets Proper Launch: Price and Availability Details Released

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 17, 2018

A few weeks ago, ASUS launched the Zenfone Live L1 in Indonesia but there were a number of details missing. Today, the phone has gotten a proper announcement with all the missing details included.

The Zenfone Live L1 is an entry-level phone that can best be described as ASUS’ version of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A/Y1 Lite. However, the ASUS has some key advantages over the Redmi.

The Zenfone Live L1 has a 5.5-inch screen but its 1440 x 720 screen resolution which translates to an 18:9 aspect ratio gives it a 5” form factor. So it is smaller and lighter though thicker than the Redmi Note 5A. The screen has glove support and also has a Bluelight filter.

The Zenfone Live L1 comes in two variants – an Android Go version and a regular version. The Android Go version has 1GB RAM and 16GB storage, an 8MP rear camera, and of course, runs Android Oreo (Go edition). The regular model which runs Android Oreo with ZenUI 5 overlay has 2GB/3GB of RAM, 16GB/32GB of storage, and a 13MP rear camera.

The remaining specs are the same. They are both powered by the Snapdragon 425 processor and have 5MP front-facing cameras. Both also use a triple card tray which lets you use 2 SIM cards (LTE on both slots) and also add up to 2TB of extra storage via a MicroSD card.

There is Bluetooth 4.0, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, GPS, FM Radio, a micro USB port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. There is no fingerprint scanner but there is Face Unlock. The battery capacity is 3,000mAh for both models.

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Xiaomi Launches the Ultra-light Deerma Spray Mop Priced At Just 59 yuan (~$9)

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 17, 2018

Do you dread mopping the floor? Yes, it can be quite messy, time-consuming and just plain exhausting to scrub a dirty floor with a heavy bucket. But presently, there are mops that saves you from sloshing around with a heavy bucket or rinsing a dirty mop head in the sink. Xiaomi has launched a new mop that comes with a water spray, all in one.

The Deerma Spray mop uses built-in cleaners and easy spray controls for optimum convenience. The mop is ultra lightweight, weighing just 0.75kg which is equivalent to the weight of three apples. The Deerma spray mop comes with a 360° rotating rod, 3cm mop head, 1.2m steel mop rod and is flexible enough to access under the sofa, coffee table, or under the bed.

The mop is equipped with carbon fibre dust lock cloth which is made by weaving fine fibre and carbon fibre. The mop also comes with a portable 0.35L water tank for cleaning solution and which can last for cleaning a 100m2 floor area. The entire mechanism is purely mechanical. There is no electronic function onboard.

Since you don’t need to carry a bucket around, the Xiaomi Deerma Water spray mop offers users a high degree of convenience. The effectiveness of the mop will depend on the suitability of the surface it is to be used. The Deerma spray mop is presently on sale on Xiaomi’s Youpin website and it costs just 59 yuan (~$9).

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Box Package and Front Panel Appears in Freshly Leaked Photos

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 17, 2018

A new report has revealed that Xiaomi’s Shenzhen evnet will be held on May 31. Multiple leaks that have surfaced in the recent past have revealed that Xiaomi may debut the Mi 8 Anniversary Edition smartphone. It might even arrive with Xiaomi Mi 8 moniker. Today, a leaked photo showing the black-colored box package with number 8 mentioned has surfaced today. Also, another leak has revealed the front panel of the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone.

The box package in the above image is yet another proof that Xiaomi is prepping up to launch the rumored Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone. The image shows a front panel placed inside a plastic cover with Xiaomi Mi 8 mentioned over it. What’s interesting about this leak is that it clearly shows the wide notch at the top that is most likely to house the structured light 3D module for 3D facial recognition. The image reveals that the Mi 8 will be sporting slimmer side bezels and a slightly thicker chin.

There is no information available on the specifications of the Xiaomi Mi 8. Since it is expected to arrive as a flagship phone, it will be driven by Snapdragon 845. The handset is also speculated to feature an OLED display. There is a possibility that this advanced smartphone may also feature an under-display fingerprint scanner.

The Shenzhen event that will accommodating around 5,000 people is expected to be the most important product launch for the company this year. Hence, it will be used by the company to introduce multiple devices. Xiaomi is expected to launch the Xiaomi Mi 7 and Mi Band 3 fitness tracker at the same event.

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Microsoft is Making Cheaper Surface Tablets To Take On The iPad (& Maybe Chromebook Tab)

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Habeeb Onawole

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May 17, 2018

The Microsoft Surface Pro is the latest tablet from the Redmond-based corporation. Advertised as the tablet that can replace your laptop, the Surface Pro starts at $799. There are reports we may get smaller and cheaper Surface Tablets in the near future.

The last time Microsoft made smaller-sized tablets, they weren’t very successful. The last was the Surface 3 and Microsoft stopped production for it in 2016.

The news of smaller Surface tablets comes from Bloomberg which reports that the smaller tablets will have 10-inch screens, rounded corners, a USB-C port for power, and will have a $400 price tag. This pricing will put it in the same league with Apple’s new 9.7-inch iPad.

The smaller size means a smaller battery, so you won’t get the same battery life from the larger Surface models. However, it will be about 20% lighter and easy to carry around for long hours.

The new smaller Surface tablets will not be powered by Qualcomm chips running Windows 10 on ARM but will run full Windows 10 Pro. However, it will also offer models with LTE.

The $400 price means a number of things will be cut out. The new Surface tablets won’t come with a keyboard or stylus out of the box. So if you need those, you will have to pay extra. At the moment, the cheapest keyboard cover on the Microsoft store is $129.99 and the Surface Pen is $99.99. However, Mircosoft is said to be working on newer and less expensive versions.

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OnePlus 6 With Notched Display And SD 845 SoC Launched In India, Price Starts At Rs. 34,999 ($517)

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Jeet

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May 17, 2018

After announcing the OnePlus 6 smartphone at a launch event in London, the China-based company has now launched the “flagship killer” OnePlus 6 in India today at a launch event in Mumbai.

In India, as we reported earlier, the smartphone will be available for purchase exclusively through online marketplace Amazon India. The pricing for the phone starts at Rs. 34,999 and goes up to Rs. 39,999. It will be available for purchase from 21st May.

The smartphone is joining the list of flagship devices that have adopted glass body. To ensure protection, the front, as well as back panel, comes with a layer of Gorilla Glass 5 on top, ensuring that it can take a few hits without breaking down.

As of the specifications, the OnePlus 6 features a 6.28-inch AMOLED display with screen resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio. The company has also adopted the notched display trend going on for the flagship devices. However, the notch can be disabled through software.

The phone is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 chipset, which powers most of the flagship smartphones launched this year. Similar to its previous models, OnePlus is offering different memory configuration choice for the OnePlus 6 as well. The phone comes in 6GB and 8GB RAM along with 64GB, 128GB and 256GB internal storage option.

Coming to the camera department, the OnePlus 6 sports a 16MP primary Sony IMX519 sensor with f/1.7 aperture, 1.22um pixels, and OIS. For the secondary camera sensor, it comes with a 20MP Sony IMX376K sensor, mainly for depth information. On the front side also, there’s a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling. The phone supports 4K videos at 60 fps while the slo-mo videos can be shot at 480 fps @ 720p for up to a minute.

As for the software, the smartphone is running the company’s own OxygenOS, which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box. However, the OnePlus is already a part of Android P Beta program and thus, users can also try out the upcoming Android P. The phone is powered by a 3,300mAh battery, with support for company’s fast charging technology — Dash Charge 2.0.

As a part of the launch offers, OnePlus 6 buyers will receive complimentary 12-month accidental damage insurance by Servify, an Amazon Prime Video gift card worth Rs. 250, and discounts up to Rs. 500 for purchasing ebooks via Amazon Kindle.

Further, Idea subscribers who purchase the OnePlus 6 will get cashback worth Rs. 2,000 and a dedicated device insurance. Besides, benefits up to Rs. 25,000 will be available on flight and hotel bookings from ClearTrip.

The OnePlus 6 will go on sale in India from 22nd May and will be available in Mirror Black, Midnight Black, and Limited-Edition Silver White colors. The 6GB RAM and 64GB storage model is priced at Rs. 34,999 (approximately $517) while the 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant is priced at Rs. 39,999, which roughly converts to $591.

Currently, the company has not revealed any details about the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model, but we expect the smartphone to be available in India at a later date.

Xiaomi’s Shenzhen Event to Be Held on May 31; Multiple Proofs Suggest Xiaomi Mi 8th Anniversary Edition’s Arrival is Imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 17, 2018

Xiaomi has recently confirmed that it will be holding a launch event in Shenzhen, China. The 2018 Annual Product Launch that is slated to take place at Shenzhen is speculated to be the most important product launch event of the year for the company. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has already revealed that a variety of new products will be announced at the event. However, the exact date of the launch event is yet to be disclosed. In the recent past, a couple of tipsters from China have claimed that Xiaomi has a product launch event at the end of this month. A leaked screenshot that has surfaced today has revealed that the company has already sold tickets for an upcoming Shenzhen event that is scheduled to take place on May 31.

The below image clearly shows the May 31 date. Also, the tickets for the forthcoming event are priced between 799 Yuan (~$125) and 1,999 Yuan (~$314). The details mentioned in the image shows that the event will be accommodating a large capacity of 5,000 people. The launch event for the Mi MIX 2S that was held in March housed 2,000 people. This indicates that the Chinese firm will launch multiple products at the launch event including the rumored Xiaomi Mi 8^th Anniversary Edition smartphone.

It appears that the Xiaomi Mi 8^th Anniversary smartphone exists for real as the company has it has been formally introduced in the Mi Community.

The product name was also recently spotted among other Xiaomi devices on the Chinese version of the Mi Store app.

Also, an image showing the 3D face recognition module of the phone was recently revealed by the rumor mill.

Update: Freshly leaked photos showing the box package and front panel of the alleged Xiaomi Mi 8 have also appeared.

What could be the reason Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Xiaomi Mi 8 phone? In December 2013, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had entered bet worth 1 billion yuan with business rival Dong Mingzhu, the President of Gree Electronics Appliances by saying that his company would outdo Gree Group in business volume in five years. After Jun and Mingzhu confirmed on the bet, Xiaomi co-founder and senior vice president Li Wanqiang had claimed on Weibo that regardless of the outcome of the bet, the company would give away 100 Xiaomi Mi 8 units.

The year 2018 happens to be the fifth year of the bet. If the company does not launch Xiaomi Mi 8 this year, Li Wanqiang could end up breaking his promise.

Xiaomi is expected to debut Xiaomi Mi 7, Mi 8^th Anniversary Edition phone and Mi Band 3 fitness tracker at the May 31 Shenzhen event. Last year, Xiaomi had launched the Mi Max 2 in May. Hence, fans are eagerly waiting for the Mi Max 3 to get unveiled with a huge 18:9 aspect ratio screen. However, there is no confirmation whether it will be unleashed on May 31.

Vivo X21 World Cup Edition Unveiled In China

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Jeet

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May 17, 2018

FIFA and Vivo have entered into a partnership for the upcoming two World Cup tournaments, which will take place in Russia and Qatar. As a part of that, Vivo has announced a new variant of the Vivo X21, dubbed as Vivo X21 World Cup Edition. The smartphone will be available in exclusive colors and branding.

The Vivo X21 World Cup Edition will be available in two color options — Tibetian Blue and Victory Red, aiming to celebrate the flag colors of the host nation Russia. Further, the smartphone also features a logo of the tournament in the lower back, along with a fancy pattern on the back panel.

Apart from these visual changes, all the specifications of the smartphone remain same. It features a 6.28-inch Full-HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio and a screen resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, coupled with Adreno 512 GPU, 6GB RAM and two options for internal storage — 64GB and 128GB.

There’s also a microSD card slot, enabling users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. Coming to the camera department, on the front side, the smartphone features a 12-megapixel shooter with f/2.0 aperture. On the rear side, there’s a 12-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 5-megapixel secondary lens with f/2.4 aperture.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB 2.0 with OTG support, and GPS. The smartphone runs FunTouch OS 4.0 on top of Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box. It is powered by a 3,200mAh battery, with support for fast charging support.

Previously, Vivo had launched the Vivo X20 FIFA World Cup Edition in December last year. Apart from that, the China-based company had previously launched a few custom edition smartphones, including Vivo X9 NBA Edition, Vivo X20 King Glory Limited Edition, among others.