Get Big Discount On The Poco F1 Smartphone And Avail Other Great Deals On GearBest

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Sep 4, 2018

Touted as the ‘Master of Speed,’ Xiaomi’s latest budget smartphone dubbed the Poco F1 swept smartphone lovers off their feet after hitting the store shelves on August 29th. Taking its skyrocketing popularity into consideration, popular online stores such as GearBest are doling out noteworthy discounts on the phone’s original asking price.

Keeping in line with that, let’s check out the best deals on the well-received Pocophone F1 smartphone. We’ll even take a gander at some unmissable deals and promotions that are currently going on GearBest.

Pocophone F1 on GearBest

Deemed as one of China’s best online shopping store for cell phones and other electronic gadgets, GearBest is currently selling the Poco F1 phablet at a dropped price of $385.99. This is a considerable 12% reduction in the phone’s original asking price.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, new customers can avail extra $5 off $50 as PayPal discount. It is worth noting that only the first 3000 orders will be eligible to avail the aforesaid additional discount.

Follow this link to buy the Poco F1 on GearBest. Note that the discount will only be valid for the slate blue color version of the phablet.

Epic Deal Vault Opens

As part of its recently kicked off promo, GearBest is offering $50 off if your cart subtotal exceeds $99. Apart from that, the site is giving $50-$5 additional PayPal offers.

As if that weren’t enough, GearBest is giving its buyers an opportunity to save more money in the form of various coupons. For instance, you can use a coupon to save $50 when you shop for more than $99 and get a 30% off 3 units, 20% off 2 units and a 10% off coupon as well.

You can follow this link if you’re interested in taking advantage of the promotion.

Alfawise Exclusive Sale

You can avail significant discounts on a wide selection of Alfawise-branded items on GearBest. In addition to the discounts, the site is also giving an extra 20% off on select items.

The promotion comprises a section wherein you can purchase any 3 items for just $10. Moreover, you can avail discounts on newly arrived items, consumer electronics, computer and networking items and lots more. Just click here for more details.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Red Edition launched in India

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Jeet

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Sep 4, 2018

After teasing the Red edition of the Redmi smartphone in India, Xiaomi has today officially launched the Redmi Note 5 Pro Red Edition. With this, the phone is now available in five color options in India — Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold, and Red.

Currently, the Redmi Note 5 Pro Red Edition is now available for purchase on Xiaomi’s Mi.com and will soon be available through online marketplace Flipkart. The 4GB RAM model costs Rs. 14,999 (approximately $211) while the 6GB RAM variant is priced at Rs. 16,999, which roughly converts to $239.

The Redmi Note 5 Pro features a 5.99-inch Full-HD+ display that offers a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels with a 2.5D curved glass on top. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 636 processor with 4GB/6GB RAM. It packs 64GB of internal storage and comes with a microSD card slot, enabling users to expand the storage capacity.

For photography, there’s a dual camera setup on the backside of the Redmi Note 5, featuring a 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 primary sensor with a pixel size of 1.25μm and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor from Samsung with a pixel size of 1.12μm for capturing depth information.

On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 camera sensor with LED flash and Beautify 4.0 for capturing AI-driven beautified photos. The company has also introduced the AI-based Face Unlock feature.

The phone comes equipped with other features like hybrid SIM slot that supports dual SIM and microSD card, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, micro USB and 3.5mm audio jack. Running on Android Nougat out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI custom interface on top, the phone is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery that supports fast charging.

Xiaomi has also scheduled a launch event in India tomorrow, where the company will launch three new smartphones under its sixth-generation Redmi-series.

Razer Phone 2 is coming, confirms Razer

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 4, 2018

Multiple smartphone manufactures such as Xiaomi, Nubia and ASUS have launched gaming smartphones in the recent months. However, the Razer Phone that was unveiled in November 2017 was the smartphone that had begun the current trend of gaming phones. The earnings report released by Razer confirms that the company is working on the second-generation Razer Phone.

The earnings report has no mentioning of the exact sales figure of the Razer Phone. It reveals that the smartphone was released in limited numbers and it garnered positive reviews across the world. Even the rumor mill is calling the successor phone as Razer Phone 2, there is no official confirmation on its moniker. Moreover, there is no information available on its specifications.

The company is now working on bringing its software and services from PC to the mobile market. There is a possibility that the existing Razer Phone and its successor could include Razer’s PC services such as zGold wallet, Razer Cortex Stream, rewards platform and Razer Game Store.

The company had showcased Project Linda concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018. It is a laptop-like device that features a slot for placing the Razer Phone. The laptop is powered by the internals of the Razer Phone. Also, the display of the phone can be used as a touchpad. Probably, the company is also planning to officially debut the laptop dock alongside the Razer Phone 2. The handset is rumored to go official by the end of 2018 in China. Some reports are claiming that the company may have axed the Project Linda because the company has not spoken since its unveiling at CES 2018. Also, it is not mentioned in the earnings report that confirms the existence of Razer Phone 2.

Like the predecessor model, the Razer Phone 2 is rumored to arrive with 120 Hz display and 8 GB of RAM. It may feature the same 4,000mAh or larger battery. The Razer Phone 2 is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 845.

Do you think that the Razer Phone 2 will be better than the other gaming phones such as Xiaomi BlackShark, Nubia Red Magic and ASUS ROG Phone? Share us your thoughts by adding your comments below.

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Huawei To Launch Smartwatch With One-Week Long Battery Life

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 4, 2018

We know it’s been quite some time since we got hands on any new smartwatch from the Chinese giant internationally. Well, the wait seems to end as Huawei is coming up with a new smartwatch with a week-long battery life. According to the Consumer Division CEO at Huawei, Richard Yu, the company is taking time to innovate the new smartwatch.

Recently, speaking to Digital Trends, Yu said that Huawei is not yet done with smartwatches. They are making new innovations for the Huawei Smartwatch, so that it can sustain the growing competition from other OEMs. Particularly, he talked about extending the battery life of the smartwatches by making it last for a week with a single charge. Huawei is also in talks with Qualcomm to make a new chipset which will help them to attain more battery life with better efficiency.

Currently, there’s huge energy consumption on Smartwatches due to always-on Bluetooth, Display and Sensors. Huawei wants to make a better, long lasting and Artificial intelligence (AI) powered watch without hindering the important features . They also want to make the smartwatches small and useful with increased productivity.

Read More: Huawei’s 2018 Lineup Leaks, Mentions Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro

“We want to make bigger improvements and make the experience much better than today. That’s my target. We want to make the smartwatch more useful, more intimate, more functional, and with much longer battery life.”-Richard Yu, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group

Couple of months ago, Huawei launched Huawei Watch 2 (2018) with Snapdragon 2100 onboard. Currently, it is only available in China and there’s no indication regarding a global launch. We hope in the coming weeks, Huawei would launch an evolutionary smartwatch with the touted “one-week long” battery life for the international audience.

How many of you are waiting for the new Huawei smartwatch ?

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Buy The VIBE 3 HR And Other Zeblaze-Branded Wearable Products At Dropped Price On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 4, 2018

Zeblaze has a reputation for manufacturing top-notch fitness products that help you stay fit by keeping an eye on your weight, exercise, sleep and a slew of other activities. The Shenzhen-based wearable product manufacturer is now offering some of its well-received wearables products at a lowered price on Banggood.

All products have been split into multiple categories. The first segment bearing the ‘Recommendation’ moniker features the IP67 certified Vibe 3 HR smartwatch, which would normally set you back $69.99 on online stores.

The first 10 buyers will be able to get their hands on this feature-laden smartwatch at a dropped price of just $19.99 for 3 days. The remaining pieces will be up for grabs for a discounted price of $33.99. This 51% discount will be limited to only 300 pieces.

Alternatively, you can buy the Zeblaze THOR 4 smartwatch phone in the Recommendation section. Zeblaze is giving 30% off on the device’s original asking price of $199.99 and as a result, you can buy it at a slashed price of just $139.99.

You can pair the THOR 4 smartwatch phone with the Zeblaze Plug, which normally sells for $32.99 but is currently available at a reduced price of just $22.99. As a combo with the THOR 4, the Zeblaze Plug will set you back just $0.1.

You can buy the THOR 4 Smart Watch Phone and Zeblaze Plug for just $140.09. In other words, you end up saving a considerable $22.89 without breaking much of a sweat.

The New Arrival Section features a 50% off on the Zeblaze Crystal 2 HR Monitor smartwatch, a 66% off on VIBE 3 and a 30% discount on the THOR Pro smartwatch. It is worth noting that the aforesaid discounts will be valid for a limited number of pieces only.
The Hot Sale segment is crammed with a slew of high-end wearables. More importantly, Zeblaze is offering the discount on some of the devices included in this category.

For instance, you can get a 30% off on the Zeblaze VIBE LITE 5 smartwatch, which usually carries a $39.99 price tag. Thanks to the discount, you can now buy the coveted smartwatch at a reduced price of just $27.99.

The ‘You May Like’ segment includes some of the most successful smartphones such as the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE, and the LeEco LeTV Le 2 X526. Each smartphone featured in this section carry a whopping 75% off on its retail price.

You can head straight to this link in order to avail the discounts. It is worth noting that the promotion is slated to end on September 16th.

Get Big Discounts On Zeblaze-Branded Wearable Products

Honor re-opens bootloader unlocking for its smartphones on a trial basis

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Jeet

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Sep 4, 2018

Earlier this year, in May, Huawei announced that the company will stop providing bootloader unlocking for Honor smartphones. The company’s decision upset many members of the community but a few of them were working to get the company to change its decision.

Now, in the latest development to that, XD Developers says that Honor has decided to re-open bootloader unlocking on an exclusive number of codes to the XDA Developer community. Currently, the unlock codes are available for download exclusively to XDA Developers on a first-come-first-served basis through this online form.

XDA users, who are interested in this, can apply for the codes using the form and all applicants will have the opportunity to share their feedback. Do keep in mind that it might take a few weeks to receive an unlock code after requesting one, but XDA Developers says that they’ll work with Honor to expedite the process.

The unlocked bootloaders make it easier for the developer to develop and create and to optimize the performance of the device. It also enables users to install a custom recovery, use a custom ROM and to get root access.

The bootloader unlocking processor on Huawei or Honor devices isn’t as simple as on Google or OnePlus phones. For this, the user needs to acquire a bootloader unlock code. So, when the company announced that it’ll stop providing bootloader unlock codes, it was a huge blow to the community. At that time, when asked about the reason for not providing the codes, the Chinese manufacturer had said that its decision is to offer “better user experience and avoid issues caused by ROM flashing”.

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Snapdragon 855 Geekbench scores appear; Crosses 10k points in multi-core test

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 4, 2018

Most of the Android flagship phones that have released so far in this year feature the Snapdragon 845. Qualcomm is now prepping up the Snapdragon 855 as its successor. It is expected to get official by the end of this year. A new Snapdragon SoC with its codename “msmnile” has appeared on Geekbench. Its benchmarking scores are very impressive which suggests its none of Snapdragon SoCs that have launched in the past. Hence, it could be the upcoming Snapdragon 855.

As it can be seen below, the msmnile has scored 3697 in single-core test and 10,469 in multi-core test. The test device on which the msmnile chipset is placed features 6 GB of RAM and it is running on Android 9 Pie OS.

The benchmarking scores achieved by the alleged Snapdragon 855 is quite similar to what iPhone X’s Apple A11 Bionic SoC have managed to achieve on Geekbench. The multi-core scores of the SD855 is on par with Apple A11. However, its single-core is still lower than 4,300 score of A11.

The Cupertino company will be launching its new iPhones on Sept. 12. The upcoming iPhones will be powered by Apple 12 SoC which is expected to deliver even better performance than the A12. The benchmarking scores of msmnile are impressive but may not be comparable to the new 7nm A12 SoC. The msmnile chip has also surfaced at HTML5test in which it has scored 510 out of 555 points.

It is yet to be ascertained whether the msmnile is a chip designed for powering smartphones or something that has intended for Windows devices. Rumors have it that the Snapdragon 855 will be unveiled in December this year and it is likely to be introduced with a new naming scheme. A recent report has claimed that Qualcomm will begin its mass production by the last quarter of this year. The Snapdragon 855 will be the first 7nmm chipset from Qualcomm that will be arriving to take on Kirin 980 which was recently introduced as the world’s first 7nm chipset at IFA 2018. It is speculated that like the Kirin 980, the U.S.-based chip maker will also include a dedicated NPU inside the Snapdragon 855.

What do you think about the benchmarking scores of msmnile? Could it be the Snapdragon 855? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Buy Any 3 Items For $9.99, $29.99 Or $99.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 4, 2018

You can now buy any 3 items of your choice from multiple categories for just $9.99, $29.99 and $99.99 on GearBest. The Chinese electronics online store is giving cost-conscious buyers an unmissable opportunity to choose from a wide range of discounted products.

$9.99 For Any 3 Items

This section has further been divided into 3 sub-categories. While the Life Gadgets section features items that come in handy in day to day life such as Garden Magic Water Spray Head Pipe Nozzle with 8 Modes, the Fashion Treasure, the Fashion Treasure section features various items that help you enhance your appearance.
The Other Deals sub-category is where you can find all sorts of other items like the Elfinbook Reusable Everlasting Dry Wet Erasable Notebook, Gamepad Joystick Gaming Handle Game Controller Holder and lots more. You can even get a discount on kids toy in this sub-category.

$29.99 For Any 3 Items

If you’re willing to shell out $29.99, you can head straight to the next category wherein you can buy any 3 items for just under $30. This segment comprises Life Gadgets and More Deals sub-categories.

$99.99 For Any 3 Items

Some items included in this segment carry heavily discounted price tags. Keeping in line with this, you can get a 56% off on the oak brown 40 color version of the High-top Men Wear-resistant Sports Boots.
You can choose any 3-unit combo from Featured Products, and pay only $99.99. Moreover, if your grand total exceeds $90, you’d be eligible to buy 1 special add-on for $9.99, but if your cart subtotal is just over $60, you can buy 1 special add-on for $1.99.

You can head straight to this link to take advantage of the discounts before the promotion comes to an end.

Get Big Discounts On Various Items

Upcoming Honor 8X Series To Come With Above 90% Screen-To-Body Ratio

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Simranpal Singh

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Sep 4, 2018

Huawei is ready for the launch of another mid-range series, Honor 8X, on September 5th. The devices are expected to bring some powerful specs under the hood. Today, via it’s official handle on Weibo, Honor confirms both Honor 8X and 8X Max will have more than 90% screen-to-body ratio.

It’s been a trend from past year that the devices are getting bigger displays and smaller bezels. Already, various flagships and mid range devices have followed the same principle. So, Honor couldn’t stay behind this trend and hence the more than 90% screen-to-body ratio on the new Honor 8X series.

Honor 8X already got through TENAA, certification agency in China. We have also got to know about its specs which are quite good with Snapdragon 660 or Kirin 710 on board. It is expected to come to in two different variants, one with 4/64 GB storage and other with 6GB/64GB Storage. It will likely run on Android 8.1 on board with EMUI on the top. In camera section, you will get dual rear cameras having sensor size of 20MP + 2MP. For the selfies, Honor has decided to go with a 16MP shooter on the front. The Honor 8X will measure 160.4 × 76.6 × 7.8mm and weigh 175g.

Read More: Honor 8X pops up in live photo: it seems HUGE!

Honor 8X series is not the only product that is coming at the launch event. Along with the two smartphones, Honor will also come up with the Honor band 4 tomorrow.

Let’s wait for the official launch on September 5th in China. It is expected to go on sale for more than $300 via Vmall and various other online and offline retailers in China.

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Get Up To 60% Off On Phones And Accessories On AliExpress

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 4, 2018

Apart from ensuring we stay in touch with our friends and family, smartphones these days are capable of performing additional useful tasks through different apps that allow you to monitor your health, interact with someone thousands of miles away via video chat and lots more.

You usually need to spend a fortune on a smartphone that comes equipped with ample storage space and boasts an array of impressive hardware lineup. Much to the delight of smartphone lovers who are on a tight budget, AliExpress is offering massive discounts on select smartphones and phone accessories.

You can get up to a whopping 60% off on a wide selection of smartphones from popular brands including Ulefone, Vernee, Xiaomi, Blackview and lots more. To simplify the search process, you can sort the phones on the basis of the price tags they carry.

You can select the ‘US $9 and Under’ option to check out the phone accessories you can get your hands on by spending less than $9. This section is crammed with miscellaneous embellishments such as phone cases, Qi wireless chargers, and fast charging USB cables just to name a few.
But if money is not a constraint, you can check out the next categories that range from $9-$19 to $249 and Up. The promotion features some of the most popular smartphones that you can now buy at a discounted price.

For instance, there’s a 21% off on Xiaomi’s well-received Mi 8 smartphone that would normally set you back $561.95 on online stores. But thanks to the discount, you can now buy it at a lowered price of just $$394.99.

Likewise, the Vernee V2 Pro, Ulefone Power 5, Blackview BV9500 and a myriad of other high-end smartphones. If you’re interested in checking out the rest of the smartphones and taking advantage of the discounts, just head straight to this link without wasting time.

Buy Phones And Accessories At Dropped Price

Get Up To $200 Off On A Wide Selection Of Smart Home Devices On Geekbuying [Coupon Codes]

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 4, 2018

There’s a broad selection of smart home product categories, which encompasses gadgets that can translate the foreign language, robot vacuum cleaners, Mini PCs and lots more. While they usually set you back a pretty penny, GeekBuying is currently giving buyers an opportunity to avail big discounts on a slew of steeply-priced smart devices.

Dubbed as ‘Everything For A Smart Life,’ the promotion allow buyers to save up to $200 on products that have been divided into different categories. On top of that, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of more money on select items.

There’s a noteworthy 40% off on the Xiaomi Viomi Smart Hot Water Dispenser, which normally sells for $299.99. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy the device at a dropped price of $179.99.
On top of that, you can apply coupon code VHDMXWLS to save an extra $150 before placing your order. This will help you bring your grand total down to just $149.99. Click here to use the coupon before it expires.

Likewise, you can avail a significant 28% off on the H96 MAX+ 4K TV box, which usually carries a $110.89 price tag. Thanks to the discount, the Android 8.1 OS based TV box can now be yours at a reduced price of just $79.99.
You can get an additional $10 by using coupon code XYAMJRVL at the time of checking out. In other words, you can reduce your grand total to just $69.99 with the help of the aforesaid coupon. You can follow this link to take advantage of the discount.

The VORKE V2 Plus Mini PC is currently up for grabs bearing a lowered price sticker of $399.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 12% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $604.18.
You can extend this discount by using coupon code BXOHCWFT while placing your order. Your already discounted grand total comes down to just $379.99 as soon as you apply the coupon. You can visit this link to grab the discount and use the coupon, which will expire soon.

Pre-installed with licensed Windows 10 home OS, the VORKE V5 Plus Mini PC is now available at a discounted price of just $226.99. You’d normally need to shell out $329.62 in order to get your hands on the feature-laden mini PC.
Aside from that, you can get an extra $99.01 off on the device’s already reduced price with the help of coupon code YNLRFOKD. In other to take advantage of the discount and use the coupon, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time. Note that the discount will be valid for all EU Warehouse.

Get Up To $200 Off On A Wide Selection Of Smart Home Devices On Geekbuying

Price for Honor 8X leaks, costs over $300

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 3, 2018

Come Wednesday, Honor will launch the Honor 8X and the Honor 8X Max. Both phones are successors to last year’s Honor 7X. Both devices have already bared their specs on TENAA’s website but now the price of the smaller model, the Honor 8X, has leaked.

The price leak comes from a photo posted on Weibo. The photo shows what appears to be an official Honor store with one of the workers sticking up tags which include specs and price of items sold in the store. One of the tags is that of the Honor 8X and the price on it is ¥2099 (~$308).

Although we can’t see the specs written on the tag, we want to believe the above price is for the 6GB RAM + 128GB model and not the 4GB RAM + 64GB base model. The base model should have a lesser price tag.

The Honor 8X will come with a 6.5-inch FHD+ screen with a water-drop notch. It is powered by a 2.2GHz octa-core processor said to be the Snapdragon 660. It will have a 16MP front-facing camera and a 20MP + 2MP dual camera combo on its back.

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One of the Vivo X23’s rear cameras is a 125° wide-angle lens

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 3, 2018

When it comes to dual cameras, phone manufacturers usually go with any of these three main combinations:

RGB + Monochrome configuration like that of the Essential PH-1,
Wide angle lens + Super-Wide angle lens like the LG V30
Wide + Telephoto like the iPhone 7 Plus

It has been reported that Vivo‘s next smartphone, the X23, will go with a wide angle + super wide angle combination. This means the phone will be able to switch to a wide angle mode when taking photos. The wide-angle mode is great when taking pictures where a building or beautiful landscape is the backdrop for the photo.

The super-wide angle camera is said to be a 13MP 125° sensor while the main camera is a 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor. The cameras will have AI features.

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Oppo Realme 2 goes on sale in India tomorrow, prices starting from just Rs. 8,990

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 3, 2018

Less than a week ago Oppo teased the arrival of the second device from its new sub-brand: Oppo Realme 2. The handset, which will be no more than a lower-midrange phone, will be officially available in India starting from tomorrow 4th September. It will be exclusive on the online store Flipkart and it won’t be available offline, at least for the initial period. The device will launch in two color variants: Diamond Black and Diamond Red, as well as two memory configurations: one with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, and another with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB ROM.

The base configuration of Oppo Realme 2 will carry a price tag of just Rs. 8,990 which roughly translate into about €110 or $130 at the actual exchange rate, while the 4/64 GB variant will cost Rs. 10,990 that is equivalent to €130 or $155. You will also be able to return your current device and get a discount of up to INR 500 on the listing price. With this price, the new device is definitely one of the best choices in the entry-level segment. I consider it even better than Xiaomi Redmi 6A. Even though its price is very affordable, this device comes with a premium design composed of a glass back with a diamond-like finish and a bezel-less notched display.

READ MORE: Oppo Realme 2 Pro to debut in September, new teaser suggests

The display has a wide diagonal of 6.2 inches but the resolution is only HD. But this resolution will improve the power management and it will make the huge 4230 mAh last even more. Besides the large capacity and the efficient display, there is also an AI Power Manager which helps in optimizing consumption. According to the company, Oppo Realme 2 will provide up to 44 hours of talk time. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC, while on the rear side there is a dual camera with 13 and 2 MP resolution.

Samsung to allegedly unveil 1st phone with 4 rear cameras in 2018

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 3, 2018

After the launch of Huawei P9 Plus and LG G5, having more than one camera on the rear side of the smartphone has become a trend. According to the latest tweet by the known leakster Ice Universe, it seems that there is no doubt: Samsung is preparing a new smartphone with four cameras on the rear side, and it will launch before the end of the year.

If the tweet is to be believed, given the time frame, it will surely not be a flagship phone from the Galaxy S series, and neither a Galaxy Note device because the Note 9 has been unveiled last month. If we exclude the Galaxy S and Note line-ups, the most important one is definitely the A-series, so the upcoming smartphone with four rear cameras may be the Galaxy A9 (2019).

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Camera Camera Camera Camera

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) September 2, 2018

However, we cannot exclude the possibility that the tweet may refer to a Samsung device with four cameras in total, so a dual camera setup on the back and two cameras for selfies. But the way Ice Universe presented the tweet, it’s likely hinting at four cams together instead of a 2+2 combination.

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AnTuTu releases list of best performing smartphones for August 2018

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 3, 2018

As is the tradition with benchmark site AnTuTu, a list of the best smartphones in terms of performance has been released. This list is for the month of August and only covers Android devices.

At the top of the list is Xiaomi’s Black Shark gaming smartphone. The Snapdragon 845-powered device has an AnTuTu score of 292,887 points. The Black Shark packs 8GB of RAM but also has a 6GB variant. It uses liquid cooling to prevent the device from heating up when in use.

Next on the list is the Meizu 16th. This is Meizu’s latest flagship released in August and it’s interesting to see it close to the top on its very first appearance. Just like the Black Shark, it has a Snapdragon 845 processor under its hood and also uses liquid cooling tech. The Meizu 16th scored 291025 points – roughly 2000 less than the Black Shark. The bigger version, the Meizu 16th Plus has a higher score but didn’t make it to the list due to insufficient sampling according to AnTuTu.

Grabbing the third spot is Smartisan’s Nut R1 flagship with 289490 points. This is yet another interesting device from China and one that will likely not make it out of the country (officially).

The Vivo NEX with its pop-out front-facing camera is at the 4th position with 286,286 points while Xiaomi’s Mi 8 Explorer Edition follows closely with 286268 points. The OPPO Find X is sixth on the list with 285,344 points.

The OnePlus 6 is at the 7th position but may end up getting pushed down further next month when devices like the Meizu 16th Plus and the soon-to-be-announced Nubia Z18 make the list.

The Snapdragon 845 version of the Samsung Galaxy Note9 is at the 8th spot while the Mi 8 and Mi MIX 2S close the top ten list with 272,527 and 265,256 points respectively.

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Camera sample shows the Nubia Z18 is great at taking night sky photos

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 3, 2018

The Nubia Z18 launches in a few days. One of the features of the flagship is its dual rear cameras – a 24MP + 8MP combo. Ahead of its release, a photograph taken with the phone has surfaced online showing off what its cameras are capable of.

The picture was originally shared on Weibo by the chief researcher at China’s Academy of Sciences Dr. Deng Licai (@Astroman201410) and then reposted by Nubia‘s own CEO, Ni Fei. The photo is of a star-filled night sky with the Milky Way visible. The picture is a 30-second long exposure shot and it sure is beautiful.

Apart from the pixel count, we have no other information about the sensors such as the aperture size. However, that should be revealed when the phone launches on Wednesday.

The Nubia Z18 will come with a 5.99-inch screen with a water-drop notch. It will have a Snapdragon 845 processor, up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. An 8MP camera will sit within the notch.

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OnePlus 6 gets its first Android Pie-based Oxygen OS Open Beta build

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Jeet

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Sep 3, 2018

OnePlus 6, the flagship smartphone of the year from the Chinese manufacturer, has now received the latest Android 9.0 Pie through OxygenOS Open Beta programme.

The Android Pie update comes with the new user interface, navigation gestures, and some new features and system customizations. The update also comes with support for accent color customization, new Do Not Disturb mode with adjustable settings, and a new Gaming Mode 3.0.

However, the company has warned that some applications may not function as expected when running on this new beta version. It also added that Google Pay service is not working and the Google Play Store might show “Device is not Certified by Google” warning.

If you wish to update to the Android Pie Beta version on OnePlus 6 and running the stable build of OxygenOS, go to this link and download the ROM upgrade package. Once downloaded, copy the file to the mobile phone storage. Then go to Settings -> system updates -> top right corner icon -> local upgrade -> click on the installation package -> immediately upgrade -> system upgrade to 100%. After that, select Reboot system now.

If you are running the Developer Preview version of the OxygenOS or want to downgrade from Android Pie beta version to MP version, go the source link for instructions.

As the Android Pie Beta is now available for OnePlus, we are speculating that the stable build is not too far. After the OnePlus 6, the latest Android 9.0 Pie update will also roll out to other OnePlus phones, including OnePlus 5 and 5T, and the OnePlus 3 and 3T.

The Android 9.0 Pie, which was available in beta phase since March this year, comes with a number of improvements, including new personalization features, battery-saving optimizations, and tools that help tracking time users spend on the phone.

The new Android version also addresses the latest trends in smartphone designs with revamped navigational controls. It introduces a new gesture-based navigation system. There are also a number of other gesture-based shortcuts. It is also said to be the most personalized version of Android yet.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Slider design shown off in a leaked video!

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Joel Joseph

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Sep 3, 2018

Just a couple of hours ago, Xiaomi confirmed that it had successfully tested 5G data connection on its full screen device. The photo released by the company CEO revealed a full screen smartphone, and we guess that its the same slider phone that was shown off by the company a couple of days back. While we know that this will be a manual slider unlike the one on OPPO Find X or the Vivo Nex, we haven’t seen the slider in action, until now. But a few minutes back, a smartphone running MIUI with a full screen slider design was shared on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, revealing the slider motion in action.

The video reveals a smartphone running MIUI with a slider design and a full screen display. The person holding the phone was kind enough to show us the slider motion in action. The design seems to be quite robust as he wasn’t exactly cautious while sliding the phone up and down. Even the sound makes us believe that the design could be quite tough, which makes sense given that it has to go through our regular smartphone usage, which includes occasional drops and spills. The slider also seems to house multiple sensors including cameras. However, we don’t have any concrete details about the setup.

We guess the phone in the video could be a prototype of the Mix 3 that’s expected to launch sometime later this year. Since Xiaomi officials are no longer shy to reveal details about its upcoming phones, we should get more information about the device in the coming weeks.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition receives MIUI 10 stable update

Stay tuned!

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition receives MIUI 10 stable update

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Habeeb Onawole

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Sep 3, 2018

Over the last couple of days, Xiaomi has been rolling out a stable version of MIUI 10 to its phones. It started with the Mi 6 and has hit the Mi 8 SE, the Mi MIX 2, Redmi Note 5, Mi Note 3, and Mi 5. If you are an owner of the Mi 8 Explorer Edition, then you will be happy to know it is the turn of your device.

The MIUI 10 update has started rolling out to the Mi 8 Explorer Edition. The update is 644MB in size and brings a number of new features such as a new navigation system for phones with a full-screen display, a new multitasking menu, a driving mode, and more. The update comes as version MIUI 10.0.4.0.OEHCNFH.

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition has a 6.21-inch AMOLED display with a 1080 x 2248 resolution and a notch at the top. It is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

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