Honor Play 7 Goes Official with Full Screen Design, 599 Yuan (~$93) Pricing

-

May 18, 2018

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, the smartphone which had received a price cut of Rs. 3,000 earlier this year in January. Now, the company has announced yet another permanent price cut for the smartphone, which brings the phone’s effective pricing to Rs. 29,999 (approximately $441).

The new pricing after the price drop is applicable on Xiaomi‘s online store Mi.com, Mi Home, as well as its retail partners, including online marketplace Flipkart. The Mi MIX 2 was first launched in India back in October last year at a price of Rs. 35,999 (approx. $530).

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 features a 5.99-inch Full-HD+ display with screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and aspect ratio of 18:9. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 835 processor, with Adreno 540 GPU and 8GB RAM.

The phone packs 128GB internal storage. Coming to the optics part, the phone comes with a 12-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX386 sensor, 1.25μm pixel size, f/2.0 aperture, dual-tone LED flash, 4-axis OIS, and 4K video recording. On the front side, there’s a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with facial recognition and 1080p video recording.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11ac dual-band (2×2 MU-MIMO ), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, NFC, and USB Type-C. Running on MIUI based on Android Nougat, the phone is powered by a 3,400mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging support.

Recently, the company launched the successor of the Mi Mix 2, dubbed as Mi MIX 2S, which comes with the same 5.99-inch Full-HD+ display, but with the latest Snapdragon 845 processor and the same 3,400mAh battery. However, the Mi MIX 2S is unlikely to get launched in India.

Two BlackBerry Phones Powered By Snapdragon 660 Seen On Geekbench

By

-

May 18, 2018

Two new Blackberry devices have been seen on Geekbench. One is listed as the BlackBerry BBE100-2 while the other is just “BlackBerry”. Some sources say they are two variants of the BlackBerry KEY² but the model number of the former doesn’t match those of the KEY² we have seen.

The KEY² on TENAA has model number BBF100-4, the ones seen on the Bluetooth certification site are BBF100-1, BBF100-2, and BBF100-6, and the one that got WiFi certified has model number BBF100-6.

The BlackBerry BBE100-2 runs Android 8.1 Oreo. it is powered by the Snapdragon 660 mobile platform and has 4GB of RAM. Its benchmark scores are 1335 and 4948 respectively.

The second device is also powered by the Snapdragon 660, runs Android 8.1 too, but has 6GB of RAM. Surprisingly, its scores are slightly lower at 1291 and 4838 for the single-core and multi-core test respectively.

The BlackBerry KEY² has been reported to come with the Snapdragon 660 processor, so it is understandable why some think both these devices are different RAM variants of the KEY².

Google Is Working On A Standalone AR Headset

By

-

May 18, 2018

With AR Core gaining popularity, Google’s focus seems to have shifted from VR to AR. According to fresh reports, Google is working on a standalone AR headset which may take on Microsoft’s Hololens.

Google’s standalone AR headset is internally referred to as Google A65 and will be powered by a custom-chip from Qualcomm. The chipset is said to be one of the new QSC series made by Qualcomm for Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

The exact chipset has not been confirmed since development is still at an early stage. However, there are two main ones in consideration at the moment.

There is the Qualcomm QSC603 which is a quad-core ARM SoC with two Kryo 300 Gold cores and two Kryo 300 Silver cores clocked at 1.6GHz and 1.7GHz respectively. Its GPU is the Adreno 615 and it has support for Tensorflow and Android Neural Networks API.

There is also the QSC605 which has eight cores in a 2+6 configuration. The two cores are Kryo 300 Gold cores clocked at 2.5GHz and there are six Kryo 300 Silver cores clocked at 1.7GHz.

Google is reported to be working together with Taiwanese manufacturer, Quanta, on the AR headset. For those who don’t know, Quanta made the Pixel C for Google. It is also making a headset for another company called Meta but which will be tethered to a PC. Above is a render of the Meta headset.

Nokia 7 Plus OTA Update Brings Dual 4G VoLTE Support In India

By

-

May 18, 2018

Last month, HMD Global launched a range of smartphones in the Indian market, including Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 6 (2018). The Nokia 7 Plus has now received a new over-the-air (OTA) update, which brings the dual VoLTE support to the smartphone.

Till now, the Nokia 7 Plus supported 4G VoLTE in SIM 1 but the SIM 2 was limited to 3G connectivity. With this new update, both SIM 1 and SIM 2 slots will support 4G VoLTE connectivity. The update comes with the version number V2.22A and also brings other changes such as user interface enhancements, improved system stability, and the latest May 2018 Android security patch.

During the launch of the smartphone, Nokia had also promised that it will roll out an update which will enable Face Unlock feature of the Nokia 7 Plus. However, the Face Unlock feature has not yet been enabled on the smartphone.

The Nokia 7 has also been named among the few eligible devices that will receive the recently announced Android P Developer Preview 2. Users who are interested to test out the new Android P Beta can sign up for the Developer Preview 2 OTA update on Nokia’s website here.

Not many smartphones support dual 4G VoLTE connectivity. However, there are a few devices available in India that supports such feature, including the Honor View 10, Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1, and the recently launched Oppo smartphone Realme 1.

The Nokia 7 Plus features a 6-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCD display with screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio. The phone is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 660 processor, along with 4GB RAM. It packs 64GB of onboard storage that is expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card.

The smartphone comes with a dual camera setup on the back consisting of a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 13-megapixel secondary sensor. It supports 2x optical zoom and is accompanied by a dual-tone LED flash and Zeiss optics. On the front side, the smartphone sports a 16-megapixel fixed focus camera with f/2.0 aperture and Zeiss optics.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, USB Type-C (2.0), and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Running on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box, the smartphone packs a 3,800mAh battery.

The ASUS Zenfone 5 Has Really Great Cameras According To DxOMark

By

-

May 18, 2018

The ASUS Zenfone 5 looks like an Android version of the iPhone X which may be a good thing or bad thing depending on the individual. Looking past the design, camera tests by DxOMark have revealed the phone actually has very impressive cameras.

The ASUS Zenfone 5 is a mid-range phone powered by the Snapdragon 636 processor. It has dual rear cameras – a 12MP 1.4µm f/1.8 primary sensor and an 8MP 1.12µm f/2.0 secondary camera. The performance of both cameras combined is flagship-level.

DxOMark has given the phone an overall score of 90 points. It is said to perform excellently when taking still photos in all scenarios and even gets an above average performance in low-light conditions.

Its photo score is 93 points which is an average of its scores in areas such as Exposure and Contrast (92), Color (86), Autofocus (98) and more.

Video performance isn’t very great as the Zenfone 5 scored 86 points. Autofocus is still its strongest point here but it doesn’t do very well in capturing fine detail and textures.

Nevertheless, the ASUS Zenfone 5 seems to be a great choice if you are looking for a mid-range device with great cameras. DxOMark doesn’t have test results of other mid-range phones like the Nokia 7 Plus or Mi 6X, so we can’t say how their cameras compare to that of the Zenfone 5.

Samsung Outs Invitation For May 21 Event in India, Galaxy J6 Expected

By

Jed John Ikoba

-

May 18, 2018

Samsung has sent out an invitation for a launch event which could take place in India on May 21. The invitation did not specify the model that would be launched but from the look of things, it is a smartphone with the trendy full-screen design.

Rumours have been rife about two Galaxy phones that have similar designs, talking about the Galaxy A6 and Galaxy J6. Samsung has already unveiled the Galaxy A6 (2018) and Galaxy A6+ (2018) for other markets but not in India. It is likely that the Galaxy A6 duo will be launched. There are also speculations that the Galaxy J6 models will be unveiled on that date. The Galaxy J6 also presents with an infinity display which seems to mirror the flagship Galaxy S9 duo. They are expected to cost between INR 20,000 and INR 25,000.

Both the Galaxy A6 and J6 models are expected to be “Made in India” as the country is considering raising import duties on smartphones in order to encourage companies to manufacture locally. The Galaxy J6 (2018) official images were also leaked recently showing us what the device looks like.

(via)

International Variant Of The Nokia X6 Gets Bluetooth Certified

By

-

May 18, 2018

A Nokia phone with model number TA-1103 recently got its Bluetooth certification. According to the certification page, the device’s product name is the Nokia X6. However, the model number is different from that of the Chinese variant which means this is probably the international variant.

The Nokia X6 was released a few days ago in China and seems to have been well received even though it has a notch. It appears the affordable price tag, the specs, and the overall design have helped it gain many admirers.

Presently, the Chief Product Officer of HMD Global has a poll running on Twitter asking if the Nokia X6 should be launched in other markets. There have been over 6,000 votes already and 91% of them want the X6 in other markets.

It is safe to say it is only a matter of time before the phone launches in other markets and when it does, we expect it to launch under the Android One program. We also wouldn’t mind a red version.

The Nokia X6 has a 5.8-inch FHD+ screen, a Snapdragon 636 processor, up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. It has a 16MP primary rear camera paired with a 5MP monochrome secondary sensor. It also has a 16MP front-facing camera.

Vivo V9 Sapphire Blue Color Variant Is Now Available In India

By

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

-

May 18, 2018

Earlier this year, in March, Vivo launched its Vivo V9 smartphone in the Indian market. Now, the company has launched the Sapphire Blue color variant of the Vivo V9 in India. The phone is priced at Rs. 22,990 same as the other color variants.

The Vivo V9 Sapphire Blue will be available across online and offline retail stores. It will be available from offline stores from 18th May, i.e. today and if you prefer to purchase it online, you can order it from Amazon India as Vivo E-Store from 21st May. The smartphone was already available in Champagne Gold and Pearl Black color.

The Vivo V9 Sapphire Blue edition features a 6.3-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCD FullView Display 2.0. The screen has a notch above the display and support screen resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and comes with an aspect ratio of 19:9.

The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 626 processor along with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There’s a microSD card slot, allowing users to further expand phone’s storage capacity up to 128GB.

It sports a dual rear camera setup, with the primary 16-megapixel sensor and a secondary 5-megapixel sensor coupled with f/2.0 and f2/.4 apertures, respectively. On the front side, there sits a 24-megapixel camera sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. Vivo is touting AI-based Face Beautify app for taking selfies and video call beautification, and also ‘AR Stickers’, apart from a ‘Portrait’ lighting effect and Bokeh depth-of-field effect.

Even though the phone comes with Face Unlock feature, there’s a fingerprint sensor placed on the back panel. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, and Micro-USB port.

The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box, with the company’s own custom interface on top. The phone is supported by a 3,260mAh battery. Unfortunately, there’s no fast charging support.

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

By

Michele Ingelido

-

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

By

Anvinraj Valiyathara

-

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).

(source 1, 2)

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

By

Vinay Patel

-

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.

Check More Deals and Promotions From Other Shops

OnePlus 6 Is Available For Preorder From $569 On Oppomart

By

Vinay Patel

-

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

By

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

-

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

By

Vinay Patel

-

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.

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

By

Joel Joseph

-

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.

[envira-gallery id=”191649″]

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.

[envira-gallery id=”191645″]

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.

[envira-gallery id=”191646″]

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.

[envira-gallery id=”191647″]

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

By

Jed John Ikoba

-

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.

(source)

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

By

Joel Joseph

-

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.

[envira-gallery id=”191605″]

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

By