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Exclusive: Leaked Xiaomi Mi 7 Cases Confirm Some Design Features

Unconfirmed reports tip the Xiaomi Mi 7 as launching on May 23. Even though the date isn’t certain, we won’t fail to notice the avalanche of leaks bothering on the Mi 7 that have been appearing online lately. You may wish to check out our Mi 7 rumour round up article. Yet another Mi 7 leak has appeared online. This time around we get to see the TPU case of the device. Ordinarily, this would have been nothing spectacular if not that it confirms a few features of the device.Xiaomi Mi 7

One of the features that the TPU cases confirms is the presence of the 3.5mm audio jack on the device. The cut out for the 3.5mm audio jack is located at the chin, just by the side of the USB port. In addition, the USB port is a Type-C port. At the top edge, there is only an opening for the IR blaster.Xiaomi Mi 7

The cases also seem to lay to rest talks of the Mi 7 packing a vertically aligned rear camera similar to that of the Mi Mix 2s in design. The power button and volume rockets are all located  at the right-hand side of the device.Xiaomi Mi 7

Read MoreXiaomi Mi 7 Pricing Leaked Ahead Of Launch, Suggests 2,799 Yuan ($440) Starting Price

The Mi 7 tempered glass protective panel recently leaked reaffirming the notch design on the device. On the internals, there is no doubt that the flagship will be powered by a Snapdragon 845 SoC. The SoC is expected to be coupled with 6 GB of RAM. It may come in storage choices like 64 GB and 128 GB. It will likely pack a 3350mAh battery. The Chinese manufacturer has already introduced wireless charging on the Mi MIX 2S flagship phone. Hence, the 3,350mh battery of the Mi 7 is also expected to carry support for Qi wireless charging.

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Future Update Will Bring Dual VoLTE To Nokia 7 Plus

The Nokia 7 Plus is one of the best mid-range phones in the market right now. It packs a lot of features that make it worth the price HMD Global is charging for it. If you own one already, you should be excited as a new feature will be arriving soon.

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Nokia 7 Plus

The Chief Product Officer of HMD Global, Juho Sarvikas, revealed in a tweet that the phone will soon have dual SIM dual LTE support. At the moment, only one SIM slot supports LTE.

The tweet was actually a response to a video review of a YouTuber Siddhartha Sharma (@SidnChips). We guess he had mentioned the absence of the feature as one of the drawbacks of the device in his review.

There is no info as to when the update will come but Mr. Sarvikas said shortly. We presume it may come along with the next security update for the device.

READ MORE: Nokia Officially Announces Nokia 6.1 In The US With Android One Inside

Samsung’s Upcoming Smartphone Galaxy S8 Lite Gets Certified By TENAA In China

Recently, a smartphone from Samsung with a codename SM-G8950 was benchmarked, revealing some of the phone’s specifications. According to the rumors, the smartphone will be named Samsung Galaxy S8 Lite.

Now, the said smartphone has been certified in China by TENAA, again revealing the phone’s specification. The TENAA certification hints that the phone’s official launch is not far away.

The Galaxy S8 Lite is expected to feature a 5.8-inch Full HD+ Infinity Display with screen resolution of 2220 x 1080 pixels. Under the hood, it will be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor along with Adreno 512 GPU.

It will pack 4GB RAM and come with 64GB of onboard storage. There’ll be a microSD card slot, allowing users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB. As of the camera, the device is expected to come with a 16-megapixel camera at the back, along with an LED flash. On the front side, it will feature an 8-megapixel autofocus snapper with a wide-angle lens.

In terms of connectivity options, the device will support 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS with GLONASS, USB 3.1, and NFC. The smartphone will run on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out of the box, with the company’s own custom skin on top. The phone will be powered by a 3,000mAh battery with support for fast charging technology.

While there is no information available about the phone’s official launch date, pricing or availability, the smartphone is expected to be launched soon and will be available in Black color.

Meanwhile, it appears that the sales of Samsung‘s flagship smartphones — Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus are not as per the company’s expectations. Samsung is said to have sold 707,000 units of the Galaxy S9 in the first two months, which is lower than almost 1 million unit sales of its predecessor Galaxy S8 last year.

Read More: Samsung’s Vice Chairman Meets Huawei, Xiaomi Executives In China To Strengthen Partnership

A recent report from Strategy Analytics placed Samsung’s Galaxy S9 Plus at the sixth position in the global smartphone shipments, behind Xiaomi’s Redmi 5A, which took the fifth spot. The top four spots have been taken by Apple‘s smartphones — iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 7.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Smartphone For Only $579.99 On LightInTheBox; Promotion Likely To End Soon!

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S was launched in March this year. It boasts a broad range of awe-inspiring specs and features that make it an irresistible smartphone.

Regrettably, the Mi Mix 2S carries a steep price tag making it hard for cost-conscious buyers to get their hands on the well-received smartphone. Bearing that in mind, LightInTheBox is offering a noteworthy 48% discount on the phone’s original asking price.

The Mi Mix 2S smartphone would normally set you back $1,108.23 on LightInTheBox. But much to the relief of smartphone lovers who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a handset, the Beijing-based international online retail company will be selling the phone for only $579.99 for a limited period of time.
At $579.99, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S smartphone is quite a bargain, given that it offers 6GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of onboard storage. Aside from that, it packs a powerful Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 processor and an Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood.

The Mi Mix 2S features a big 5.99 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels at a pixel density of 403 PPI (pixels per inch). Moreover, it comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 for added protection.

The Mi Mix 2S houses a 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual camera setup with dual-LED dual-tone flash on the back. Up front, it houses a 5-megapixel camera for selfies and face-to-face video chat.

The phone runs MIUI based Android 8.0 Oreo operating system and is backed by a robust non-removable Li-Ion 3400 mAh battery. It comes bearing a slew of useful sensors including a rear-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out the full specification and take advantage of the discount which is likely to end soon. Note that the discount is only valid for the black color version of the Mi Mix 2S smartphone.

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Vivo Y75s With 5.99-Inch FullView Display Gets Certified By TENAA, Appears On Official Website

A few months ago, Vivo launched Vivo Y75, a mid-range smartphone under its Y-series in China. Now, the China-based smartphone manufacturer is getting ready to launch Vivo Y75s.

The upcoming smartphone has already been certified by TENAA, revealing the phone’s specifications. Further, the device has also appeared on the company’s official website along with the renders of the phone’s design.

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Design-wise, the smartphone resembles the Vivo V7 Plus. The phone is expected to come with a Game Mode as well as its recently announced Jovi AI Assistant.

According to the TENAA listing, the Vivo Y75s will feature a 5.99-inch FullView display with screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels with 18:9 aspect ratio and 2.5D curved glass. Under the hood, it is powered by a 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor with Adreno 506 graphics processor.

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The device packs 4GB RAM and comes with 64GB of internal storage and supports microSD card of up to 256GB. It is expected to feature a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera with an LED flash on the top-left corner and a 16-megapixel front-facing snapper with LED flash.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS / GLONASS and GPS. It runs on Android Nougat operating system with the company’s own FunTouch OS 3.2 on top. The device is powered by a 3,225mAh battery.

Read More: Vivo X21 With In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Could Launch In India This Month

It appears that the Vivo Y75s will be available in Red, Black, Gold, and Blue color options. For the phone’s pricing and availability information, we’ll have to wait for the official launch, which is expected to happen soon.

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Get Discounts On Gray, Golden, And Rose Madder Color Versions Of The Xiaomi Redmi 5A 4G Smartphone On GearBest

Xiaomi made its long-awaited Redmi 5A smartphone available to the public back in October last year. Given that the phone was crammed with a slew of exceptional specs and features, it was hardly surprising that it swept smartphone lovers off their feet after hitting the store shelves.

Regrettably, the Redmi 5A smartphone didn’t come cheap. If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the very well-received smartphone but aren’t willing to spend a fortune, we have good news for you.

GearBest is offering a 36% discount on the gold-tinted Redmi 5A smartphone bringing its retail price down to just $89.99. The site is also handing out 19% off on the gray color version, which is currently up for grabs for just $94.99, and a 33% off on the rose madder color version, which can be yours if you’re willing to shell out $94.99.

In terms of specs, the Xiaomi Redmi 5A sports a 5.0 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels at a pixel density of 296 PPI (pixels per inch). The device is housed in a robust aluminum body.
The Redmi 5A smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 processor and it uses an Adreno 308 GPU to deliver an unparalleled video watching and game playing experience. It offers 2GB of RAM, coupled with 16GB of expandable internal memory (up to 128GB).

On the photography front, the Redmi 5A smartphone houses a 13-megapixel camera with phase detection autofocus, and LED flash on the back. The phone comes with a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chat.

The dual-SIM smartphone runs MIUI 8 based Android 7.1.2 Nougat OS and draws its juices from a non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery. Moreover, it features a slew of useful sensors such as an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, gravity sensor, hall sensor, and proximity sensor.

You can check out the full specification and avail the deal by heading straight to this link. Note that there were only 149 pieces of the golden color version of the Redmi 5A smartphone left for the Flash Sale price and the promo is slated to end in 3 days.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 4G Phablet For Just $399.99 On GearBest

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 floated around the rumor mill for a long time before finally hitting the store shelves in September last year. Much to the delight of the Chinese tech giant, the device became an instant hit among tech buffs despite bearing a relatively steep price tag.

On the downside, the Mi Mix 2 couldn’t grab the attention of cost-conscious buyers who weren’t willing to shell out a lot of money. But that’s about to change.

If you’ve been waiting with bated breath to get your hands on the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 without emptying your pocket, we have good news for you. GearBest is offering the global version of the coveted 4G phablet at a discounted price of $399.99.

In other words, the site is doling out a noteworthy 32% discount on the Mi Mix 2’s original asking price. At $399.99, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is an irresistible phablet, given that it boasts an array of awe-inspiring specs and features.
The phablet dons a big 5.99 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. It comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 for added protection.

Furthermore, the device packs a powerful Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 processor along with Adreno 540 graphics processing unit, under the hood. It offers 6GB of RAM and 64GB of non-expandable internal storage.

The Mi Mix 2 houses a 12-megapixel camera with phase detection autofocus, 4-axis OIS, and dual-LED dual-tone flash on the back. Up front, there’s a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chat.

It runs MIUI 8 based Android 7.1 Nougat operating system and is backed by a built-in Lithium-ion Polymer 3400 mAh battery. It comes with a broad range of sensors including an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, gravity sensor, gyroscope, hall sensor, and proximity sensor.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 4G phablet is quite a bargain at just $399.99. Nevertheless, it is important for you to bear in mind that the promotion will be valid only for the black color version for a limited period of time.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the lowest price in history for the Mi Mix 2, follow this link. Note that the well-received 4G phablet will go back to its retail price as soon as the promotion sale ends.

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LG Q7 Will Come With MediaTek SoC, But Not The One You Want

LG is working on a successor for the midrange Q6 that launched last year but latest report says the LG Q7 won’t come with a Qualcomm processor.

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The LG Q6 and its siblings (Q6+ and Q6α) are all powered by the Snapdragon 435 mobile platform. But for their successor, LG is reported to have switched to MediaTek. Sadly, it is not the Helio P60.

The info comes from leaker @rquandt. In a tweet posted earlier today, he said the LG Q7 LM-Q610 is powered by a MediaTek SoC and adds in a reply that it is not the Helio P60 but a less powerful and older chipset.

There are a number of mid-range MediaTek processors that are capable of offering impressive performance such as the Helio P23. There is also the more powerful Helio X23 but that might be a little far-fetched.

READ MORE: LG V35 ThinQ’s Design Revealed Through Leaked Renders

LG K30 Launches: A Budget Phone For T-Mobile Users

LG has announced a new budget phone for the US market. The new LG K30 was announced yesterday and is now available on T-Mobile.

The LG K30 is actually not a new phone. It is the same device as the LG K10 released in the first quarter of the year but with a new name and some little differences.

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The phone has a 5.3-inch HD screen and is powered by a Snapdragon 425 processor. It has 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage (16GB on the K10). A single 13MP sensor with PDAF sits on the back and there is a 5MP selfie camera.

The LG K30 has a 2880mAh battery with support for fast charging. There is also a fingerprint scanner on the rear of the device. It also runs Android 7.1 Nougat and not Marshmallow like the K10

While the specs are entry level, the price is a bit on the high side. T-Mobile is asking for $225 for the device or $9/month for 24 months. It is available only in Aurora Black.

READ MORE: LG G7 ThinQ Launches With Notch, Dedicated Google Assistant Button & More

Vivo X21 With In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Could Launch In India This Month

Vivo X21, a smartphone that comes with an under-display fingerprint sensor, was launched earlier this year in China. Recently, the company announced that the smartphone will also be available in Singapore from 5th May. Now, according to the rumors, the phone is expected to launch in India later this month.

The reports suggest that while the Vivo X21 with under display fingerprint sensor will launch in India this month, the smartphone will go on sale in June. Currently, there is no information available if the company is planning to launch the regular model with traditional fingerprint sensor in India.

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The smartphone comes with 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.

Read More: China’s Tech Trio of Huawei, Xiaomi & Vivo Working Towards a Major Push Overseas

Connectivity options on the Vivo X21 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.

OnePlus 6’s New Teaser Could Be Hinting At A Heart Rate Sensor

OnePlus has just published a teaser image hinting at the presence of a dedicated heart rate sensor on the handset. The image does not explicitly confirm the presence of the sensor, but it contains an electrocardiogram with a 6 in the middle which suggests that it may indeed be present.

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Heart rate monitoring is a popular feature on smartwatches, smart bands, and similar fitness trackers. Thanks to heart rate sensor we can easily analyze our level of fatigue while we are busy with a physical activity. With the wearable market not making the same numbers as the smartphones market, having a heart sensor on the OnePlus 6 may be an interesting feature for many who do not want a wearable to monitor their activity.

 

RELATED: OnePlus 6 TENAA Listing Reveals Full Specifications

 

OnePlus 6 will be officially unveiled in China on May 17 by 10:00. It is said to feature a 6.28-inch display with a 19:9 aspect ratio (due to the notch) and a Full HD+ 1080p resolution. The internals will include an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC, 6 or 8 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of internal storage depending on the variant. There should also be a 20 + 16 MP dual rear camera.

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New Official Poster Focuses On The Rear of The Redmi S2

Xiaomi already released a poster confirming that the Redmi S2 will be launching on May 10. The poster shows the rear of the phone but there is a new one that gives us a much closer look.

The new poster shows a gold version of the phone unlike the first which has a pink variant. The phone has a split antenna line design which reminds us of the OPPO R11. Right under the upper antenna lines are dual rear cameras.

Redmi S2 official poster

The rear cameras are arranged vertically and in the same design as that of the Mi MIX 2S and Mi 6X. The poster confirms one of the cameras is a 12MP sensor and there are AI features baked into the camera software.

The picture also shows the Redmi S2 has its fingerprint scanner on the rear and the volume rocker and power button on the left.

The phone will launch with a 5.99” 720 x 1440 display. It is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It will run MIUI 9 based on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Launches the Konjac AI Translator with 14 Languages Supported

Vivo Y83 Mid-range Phone Appears on TENAA

Vivo has a new phone in the pipeline and it passed through China’s TENAA a few days ago. The phone which is called the Vivo Y83 is a mid-range phone that also has a notch in its display.

The Vivo Y83 has a 6.22” 720 x 1520 display. This is still HD+ resolution as other 720 x 1440 screens but the notch and extra screen flanking it gives it the bump in resolution.

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There is 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage with support for storage expansion. The processor is an octa-core chipset clocked at 2.0GHz. The rear camera is a single 13MP sensor and the front-facing camera is an 8MP sensor.

The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo and packs a 3180mAh battery. Like some new releases from Vivo and its sister-company, OPPO, the Vivo Y83 is missing a fingerprint scanner. However, there is a high chance it has face unlock.

READ MORE: Vivo Targets India’s Entry-Level Market With The Y53i

Xiaomi Mi 7 Video Render Highlights The Notch

Following the launch of the Mi MIX 2S as Xiaomi’s first flagship of the year, it is hard to guess when the Mi 7 will arrive. While there are rumors it may launch on May 23, the chances are very slim. While we wait for a proper launch date, more leaks have continued to surface and the latest is a video render of the Xiaomi Mi 7.

Xiaomi Mi 7 Render

This render of the device was made by TechConfigurations and is based on the available info on the design of the Mi 7.

Earlier leaks have revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 7 will have a notched OLED display and this video render shows just that. There is a 20MP front-facing camera, a speaker, and a sensor housed within the notch. The video also mentions 3D face recognition and shows the notch is hidden during video playback.

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There is practically no bezel at the bottom which isn’t surprising since the front camera is at the top. There is also an in-display fingerprint scanner.

We also get to see the bottom part of the phone. Sitting in the middle is a USB-C port and flanking it on both sides are speaker grilles. They are actually stereo in this case.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 6GB+64GB Variant Discounted After Mi 6X Launch!

Apple iPhone X Is The World’s Best-Selling Smartphone In Q1 2018, Xiaomi Redmi 5A Takes The Fifth Spot

According to the latest report from Strategy Analytics, the global smartphone shipment has reached 345 million in the first quarter of this year. During the same period, the report suggests that the Apple iPhone X has been the best-selling smartphone.

This is impressive given that the phone’s pricing is on the costlier side as it starts at $999. According to the report, Apple has managed to sell around 16 million units of iPhone X in Q1 2018. And not just the best-selling smartphone, the top four best-selling smartphones are from Apple.

Global Smartphone Shipments Q1 2018

While the iPhone X has grabbed the first spot, the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 7 stands at the second, third and fourth position in terms of best-selling smartphones globally for the first quarter of 2018. However, while the iPhone 7 accounted for 6.1 percent in Q1 2017, the iPhone X accounts for 4.6 percent.

Juha Winter, a Senior Analyst at Strategy Analytics, added, “We estimate the Apple iPhone X shipped 16.0 million units and captured 5 percent market share worldwide in Q1 2018. For the second quarter running, the iPhone X remains the world’s most popular smartphone model overall. Apple has now shifted almost 50 million iPhone X units worldwide since commercial launch in November 2017. The Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus shipped 12.5 and 8.3 million units, respectively, for the second and third place. The previous-generation iPhone 7 shipped a respectable 5.6 million units for fourth place. Combined together, Apple today accounts for four of the world’s six most popular smartphone models.”

The fifth position is held by Xiaomi‘s Redmi 5A smartphone, making it the best-selling Android smartphone in the first quarter of 2018. It is then followed by Samsung‘s flagship Galaxy S9 Plus. While the Redmi 5A accounts for 1.6 percent with shipments of about 5.4 million units, the Galaxy S9 Plus accounts for 1.5 percent with 5.3 million units.

Read More: Apple Sold 52.2 Million iPhone And Generated $61.1 Billion Revenue In Q1 2018

Recently, the IDC report reported that iPhone models saw almost 3 percent growth worldwide in the quarter, at a time when the market as a whole fell 2.9%. According to the report from Strategy Analytics, the global smartphone market share saw 2.4 percent decline year-on-year.

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Blackview BV9000 Pro Review After 3 months – A Solid Budget Rugged Phone!

The Blackview BV9000 Pro was released a long time ago and I’ve had this phone for more than 3 months. I took it with me when I wanted to have a rugged device that also has great specs and a huge battery. Let’s see how the Blackview BV9000 Pro looks like after 3 months. 

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DESIGN

Once you pick the Blackview BV9000 Pro up, you will immediately notice this is a rugged phone because of its sheer size and weight.

The metal band and rubberized backplate held up pretty well over the time. I’ve noticed that if you scratch that the rubberized surface, you can polish minor scratches away with a cleaning cloth, which is pretty cool.

 

The phone has the IP-68 rating meaning that it is water and dust resistant. Also, the rugged body assures that the phone will survive a few accidental drops. I didn’t drop the phone on purpose but I used it in the rain or underwater a lot and the device still works fine.

I found the display to be very good overall. While the sunlight legibility is not the best, it’s pretty good. I also love the loudspeaker that can get really loud and the sound quality is pretty good for a budget device. Other features include the LED notification light and a hybrid dual sim card slot. I found the fingerprint scanner to be quite accurate even though the display could light up a bit faster.

Finally, the phone lacks headset jack, which means that you always need to bring an adapter with you, which is supplied in the retail packaging.

HARDWARE and PERFORMANCE

When it comes to hardware, the Blackview BV9000 Pro is one of the most powerful budget rugged phones out there.

The gaming performance is just great. All the 3D games work without any issues even if you play them on the very highest graphics settings, which is very impressive for a budget phone.

USER INTERFACE

The device has been quite fast on the daily basis even though I’m not a huge fan of redesigned icons in the user interface. I wish Blackview stuck with stock Android but that’s easily fixable using a third party launcher.

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I also like that the Blackview BV9000 is one of those rare budget phones from China that can take decent daylight pictures even on the cloudy days. The portrait shots are also surprisingly good in comparison to most of the budget Chinese phones I’ve recently tested.  Selfies look pretty good but the video quality using both main and front cameras does not impress, even after receiving a few software updates.

TEST NOTES

I didn’t have any connectivity issues with this phone and battery life has been consistently good. I was usually able to get about 7 hours of screen-on time which is a good result.

CONCLUSIONS

In conclusion, I think the Blackview BV9000 Pro is a solid budget rugged phone that held up pretty well over the time. I like it for its design, good overall performance, battery life and even decent cameras. However, I’m frustrated with the video and sound recording quality, and there is no headset jack.

At the end of the day, the Blackview BV9000 Pro is still one of the best options in this price range and I can recommend you check it out, despite the fact that there are a few minor flaws.

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Lenovo Completes Merger With Fujitsu’s PC Arm

Last year China’s Lenovo and Japan’s Fujitsu announced a merger of their PC businesses. The merger has now been finalized.

The merger has resulted in Lenovo owning 51% of the Fujitsu PC arm, the Development Bank of Japan owning 5%, and Fujitsu keeping 44%.

Lenovo Fujitsu Merger

The merger also includes a number of agreements between Lenovo and Fujitsu which includes manufacturing, distribution, brand licensing, and research and development.

Future Fujitsu PCs will still go by the Japanese brand’s name but we won’t be surprised if there is something like “A Lenovo Company” written somewhere on the body or retail box. Fujitsu will also provide after-sales support.

READ MORE: Lenovo HX03F Spectra And HX03 Cardio Fitness Trackers Launched In India

Cubot Prepares To Launch Its First Android Go Smartphone, the Cubot J3

Five months have passed since Google announced Android Oreo Go Edition: a “lite” version of Android Oreo with light apps which can run smoothly even on smartphones with outdated hardware components. After known brands like Nokia and Asus, now even the Chinese domestic brand Cubot is going to launch a handset with Android Go: it will be called Cubot J3. It will be a low-end device with a very affordable price as it will sport an entry-level specs sheet.

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The Chinese company has published some renders showing its upcoming Android Go and we even know its main specs. The images seem to show a handset with a full metal unibody design, but given that it will be a very cheap Android Go device, it may not be made of metal. Indeed, this company has already released smartphones with glass-like designs and clones which were instead made of polycarbonate. On the other hand, Cubot J3 will sport a tall 18:9 display with narrow bezels and a size of 5 inches.

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On the hardware side, it will have a quad-core MediaTek MT6580 chipset, 16 GB of expandable internal storage (up to 128 GB with micro SD) and just 1 GB of RAM, which should be enough as Android Go is supposed to run smoothly even on phones with 512 MB of RAM. The main camera will offer a resolution of 8 MP, while the selfie snapper will have a 5 MP resolution. There will be a 2000 mAh battery, a dual SIM dual standby slot and no fingerprint reader. Cubot J3 will be released in three hues: black, blue and grey. We still do not know its listing price, but we believe it will surely cost less than 100 bucks. The device is expected to hit the global market through several online stores starting from late May.

How much do you think it will cost?

 

Check Out GeekBuying Mother’s Day Sale; Get Big Discounts On Vacuum Cleaners And Various Smart Home Gadgets!

If you’re looking for a perfect Mother’s Day gift that is totally affordable, look no further. GeekBuying is giving you an opportunity to treat your amazing mom to a slew of low-priced, yet worthy gifts for Mother’s Day.

Whether she’s a stay-at-home mom or a working mom, it’s no secret that mothers spend a lot of time keeping the house clean and tidy. While there’s no dearth of house cleaning products in the market, these devices are usually inefficient and highly priced.

If you’re on a tight budget and running out of ideas about what to get your mom for Mother’s Day, we have good news for you. GeekBuying is doling out big discounts on vacuum cleaners and a broad range of other smart home gadgets as part of its latest ‘Dear Mom’ promotion sale.

First off, Geekbuying is giving a noteworthy 36% off on the Xiaomi Mijia Roborock Vacuum Cleaner 2, which normally carries a price tag of $699.99 on the site. You can now get your hands on the device by shelling out only $449.99.
The promo is slated to end in 10 days. Apart from the discount, you are even eligible to get free shipping.

Alternatively, you can go for the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner Robot, which is currently available for a lowered price of just $255.99 on GeekBuying. The site is offering a 47% off on the device which normally comes bearing a price tag of $481.56. This discount is valid for 10 days.


GeekBuying is also handing out a 48% off on the Youth Version of the Xiaomi Xiaowa Robot Vacuum Cleaner. While the device would usually set you back $399.99, the site will be selling it for only $209.99 for 10 days.

Hot Deals

This category is brimming with all sorts of gadgets that come in handy in everyday life. For instance, you can buy the Original Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2 at a slashed price of $128.99 on GeekBuying. This is a considerable 37% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $203.61. With just 99 pieces left, the discount will be valid for 2 days.

Overseas Warehouse

This section has been split into DE Warehouse, ES Warehouse, and IT Warehouse Each subcategory features various smart home gadgets that you can buy without emptying your pocket.
Under the DE Warehouse section, you get a 10% off on the original Xiaomi Robotic Vacuum Cleaner rolling brush cover, which sells for $20.01 without the discount on GeekBuying. The device will be available for just $17.99 for 2 days.

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Buy Xiaomi Huami AMAZFIT Smart Watch 2 For Only $199.25; Here How You Can Save An Extra $46.74

Xiaomi took the wearable realm by storm when it launched its first smartwatch dubbed AMAZFIT Pace. AMAZFIT might sound familiar to anyone who has ever explored the wearable market.

The brand propelled straight to skyrocketing popularity thanks to its simplistic, yet voguish activity trackers. The coveted brand released the second version of its smartwatch dubbed Amazfit Smart Sports Watch 2 under the Xiaomi’s wing.

On the downside, the new AMAZFIT-branded smartwatch would set you back a pretty penny. Bearing that in mind, Banggood is offering the international version of the Xiaomi Huami AMAZFIT SmartWatch 2 at a lowered price of just $245.99.
At the aforesaid price, the Huami AMAZFIT is an irresistible smartwatch, given that it boasts an array of useful specs and feature. The device sports an appealing 2.5D arc glass mirror on the front and is coated with a detailed 60 minutes.

It features a reflective color display that is clearly visible even in the sun. Furthermore, its hand polished ceramic bezel flaunts its captivating gloss.

Apart from a touchscreen, the device has three 316L stainless steel physical buttons which make controlling even more convenient. Moreover, the case of the whole body is made using 3D laser carbon fiber texture that gives it an elegant cosmetic appearance.

The AMAZFIT Strato Sports SmartWatch 2 comes bearing a 5 ATM (Water-Resistant to 50 Meters) label. It supports open water and swimming pool modes that allow wearers to even record the data while swimming.

Aside from the daily life of the common sports, the watch supports 11 kinds of sports activities including running, walking, outdoor riding, swimming pool, open water swimming, indoor running, indoor riding, elliptical machines, mountaineering, cross-country running, and Triathlon. It shows a broad range of physical exercise indicators such as VO2max (maximum oxygen uptake), TD (exercise effect Exercise load), and recovery time required.

Apart from the limited period discount offered by Banggood, you can save an additional $46.74 simply by using coupon code ’19Strato’ at the time of checking out. This will bring your grand total down to only $199.25.

It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the promotion sale will be wrapping up soon and the aforesaid discount coupon is also likely to expire in near future. Without wasting any time, simply follow this link to avail the deal before it wraps up.

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