Super Soco CU Electric Smart Scooter Launched On Xiaomi’s Crowdfunding Platform

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Apr 24, 2018

Xiaomi has unveiled a new smart electric scooter under its crowdfunding platform. The scooter is dubbed Super Soco Smart electric scooter and it starts at 4,888 Yuan ($774). This is a rich addition to the robust list of smart products that have been released under the MIJIA, now Youpin crowdfunding platform. It may not be too long before we’d see a car being offered on the platform.

The smart electric scooter is manufactured by Soco, a cutting-edge science and tech company based in Shanghai and founded in 2015. The company is financed by Lei Jun’s Shunwei Capital and Xiaomi’s ecological chain capital, Ding Xiang. Capital and other investors. This is the second generation electric scooter the company is releasing, having launched the first model in 2016. The company has products such as the Soco TS Lite, Soco TS Pro and Soco TC. This model, the SOCO CU builds on the features of all three, offering much more.

One of the main features of the SOCO CU smart electric scooter is the multi-functional front camera which it packs. The camera will come in handy if you wish to capture the beautiful scenery as you or even record a road rage or accident. The scooter has WiFi which will allow users transfer the videos or photos captured to the smartphone app and perhaps share with other riders using the app.

The Super Soco CU Electric Smart Scooter utilises a dynamic body design which doesn’t sacrifice simplicity. The scooter also comes with a futuristic looking design, especially the front lights and the user interface. yet it is simple and has a futuristic sense of science and technology. It comes in three versions, a standard version with a range of 80km, a comfortable version with an extended range of 100km and a cool version with a range of 120km. All models come with automatic energy recovery in order to extend the cruising range.

As for the prices, the standard version (80 km) is priced at 4,888 yuan ($774), the comfortable version (cruising range of 100 kilometers) is priced at 5,988 yuan, and the cool version (cruising range is 120 kilometers) is priced at 7,288 yuan.

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Giveaway – Win a Teclast F7 14″ Windows 10 Laptop

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Shine Wong

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Apr 24, 2018

Gizmochina along with Teclast official is conducting 1 unit Teclast F7 laptop as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

Teclast is a Chinese digital brand specializing in tablet PC,2-in-1&laptop.Telcast will announce fans festival 2018 during the last week of April. There will be many discounts on Gearbest , Aliepress ,Banggood ,Amazon, eBAY. Save big on the best Teclast has to offer, for a limited time only.

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Teclast Master T10 is a cost-effective tablet which supports fingerprint recognition. Equipped with a 10.1 inch 10-point touch IPS display, brings your photos and videos to life. Android 7.0 OS ensures you more wonderful user experience. Decent cameras for capturing memorable moments and high quality pictures in daily life. Dual band 2.4GHz / 5.0GHz WiFi supported, ensures you high-speed surfing.

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Teclast P10 Octa Core is equipped with a 10.1 inch 10-point touch IPS screen, brings your photos and videos to life. Android 7.1 OS ensures you more wonderful user experience. Dual decent camera for capturing memorable moments and high quality pictures in daily life.

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Mi Love: Indonesian Couple Names Their Daughter “Xiaomi”

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 24, 2018

Xiaomi‘s fan base is sweeping rapidly through the whole of Asia, America, Europe and even Africa. This is evident in the large reception which greets the opening of a new Mi store in any of the countries in these regions. Globally, the fan base on the Mi Forum has seen an exponential increase over the years. Some of the fans have different ways of showing their love for the Mi brand. However, we don’t think we have seen any display of Mi love which compares to what a couple in Indonesia did by naming their child Xiaomi.

We are not sure if they even know the right pronunciation of the word or its meaning but as a manifestation of their love for the innovative Mi brand, they gave their daughter who was born in August 2017, the name. Don’t think this is another hype, the disclosure was made by XIaomi’s global VP Wang Xang and he shared a picture of the child’s birth certificate along with the news. The identity of the couple was also revealed as Fredi Yana (27) and Delima (25), residents of Abungjayo Village, Abung Selatan, North Lapung. The father, Fredi is said to have been a huge fan of the Mi brand since 2016. Coincidentally, the name Xiaomi means Small Rice in Mandarin and rice is the staple food of most Indonesian families.

How much do our fans love us? Well, Indonesian Mi Fans Fredi and Delima named their daughter "Xiaomi"! #Xiaomi #MiFans pic.twitter.com/oiC3fszb0u

— Wang Xiang (@XiangW_) April 20, 2018

We don’t think we are ever going to see this having a bandwagon effect. Or perhaps, would you name your child Xiaomi? For a thousand dollars I wouldn’t but maybe there are hundreds of fans out there who would do it, even at no cost.

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Sino Market Research Releases Q1 2018 Sales Report For China: OPPO On top!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 24, 2018

Research firm Sino market research has released its sales estimation for Q1 2018 for China’s smartphone market. The report shows BBK subsidiary company OPPO has once again mounted a comeback to the top spot. OPO grabbed the most market share to emerge as the number one brand for the first quarter of 2018. The report also ranked the top six contenders to be OPPO, Vivo, Apple, Huawei, Honor and Xiaomi.

The first quarter is usually a quiet time for OEMs since a number of the phones were launched in March when the first quarter was almost wrapping up. OPPO had released its OPPO R15 smartphone quite early and that could have impacted on its Q1 sales. Vivo also has a couple of models out in Q1.

OPPO shipped a total of 18.52 million units in the first three months of the year while Vivo followed closely with 17.34 million units. Apple had a promising start to the year in the World’s largest mobile phone market with a total Q1 shipment of 16.8 million units. Chinese tech giant and market leader, Huawei shipped 14.42 million units and its Honor brand had a total shipment of 14 million units. Xaomi completed the top 6 list with a total shipment of 12.37 million. Other brands on the list include Meizu at number 7 with 3.91 million shipments, Gionee at number 8 with 2.39 shipments while Samsung is at number 9 with a mere 2.14 million shipments.

However, these are just numbers, Apple is number one in terms of gross revenue due to its high unit price point. Apple is followed by OPPO, Huawei, Vivo and Honor. For online sales, Honor topped while Xioami is second, Apple is third, Huawei fourth and Meizu completes the top 5. Honor’s online sales were pegged at 8.954 billion Yuan, only lower than Apple’s. Nevertheless, with an increase in the number of phones released this second quarter, there is likely going to be a major change in the ranking for the second quarter.

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Xiaomi Mi 6X Hands-On Videos Appear Ahead of Official Unveiling

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 24, 2018

With less than 24 hours remaining for the unveiling of Xiaomi Mi 6X, more and more leaks are surfacing to reveal the phone in real. Few hours ago, we had reported on the leaked photos of the real Mi 6X. Now, two hands-on videos have surfaced from China to reveal the handset in real.

The first video seems to show the Gold variant of the Xiaomi Mi 6X in action. The video reveals the same thing that has been already seen in the previously leaked images of the phone. It is metal-bodied handset has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, vertical dual camera setup and 18:9 aspect ratio display. The video is quite blurry because of which the specs page that appears at the end of the short clip is not clearly visible.

The other video has some key specs listed on the temporary plastic layer on the screen of the Mi 6X. It reveals that it features 20-megapixel front camera with AI Beauty with Soft-light LED, AI dual camera with 20-megapixel sensor and AIE engine equipped Snapdragon 660 SoC.

These videos show that the Mi 6X will be arriving with a design that is very similar to the Xiaomi Mi 5X. However, the major difference on the Mi 6X is that it features a full screen design and a dual camera module.

Xiaomi has already confirmed that the handset will be available in colors like Pink, Red, Blue, Black, and Gold. The highest configuration model is expected to feature 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of inbuilt storage. The Chinese company will confirm on its other features and pricing of the Mi 6X tomorrow through its unveil event.

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Huawei P20 Pro, P20 Lite Launched in India for Rs. 19,999 (~$301) and Rs. 64,999 (~$979)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 24, 2018

Huawei had held a launch event in the previous month to globally announce the P20 series that include P20, P20 Pro and P20 Lite smartphones. Today, the Chinese manufacturer had held an unveil event in New Delhi to announce the arrival of Huawei P20 Pro and P20 Lite smartphones in India. For reasons best known to the company, the Huawei P20 smartphone was not announced at the launch event.

Huawei P20 Pro and P20 Lite Specifications and Features

The Huawei P20 Pro has a 6.1-inch Full View OLED display that supports Full HD+ resolution. The iPhone X-like notched display offers 19:9 aspect ratio. The natural tone display is comfortable for viewing in all lighting conditions. The handset features an IP67 certified water-resistant and dustproof body.

The Kirin 970 that includes a neural processing unit (NPU) for exclusively handling AI computations powers the P20 Pro. The SoC is supported by 6 GB of RAM and it has a native storage of 128 GB. There is no microSD card slot on the phone.

It is loaded with the latest EMUI 8.1 skin flavored Android 8.1 Oreo. The phone can be connected to an external display by using an USB-C to HDMI cable to take advantage of the desktop experience through the Huawei PC Mode. The 4,000mAh battery can be charged to 58 percent by charging it only for 30 minutes using the SuperCharge fast charging technology by Huawei.

The USP of the Huawei P20 Pro is that it features triple camera setup that includes 40-megapixel RGB sensor, 20-megapixel monochrome sensor and 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The Leica engineered triple cameras offer 5x loseless hybrid zoom and 10x digital zoom. Other camera features include 4D Predictive Focus for motion detection and instantly focusing on the subject, scene detection, 960fps slow-motion video shooting and 6-axis stabilization. For snapping selfies, it has a 24.8-megapixel front-facing camera that has been optimized to capture best selfie shots in dim light conditions. It can be also used for facial recognition. The button present below the display of the P20 Pro is embedded with a fingerprint scanner.

The Huawei P20 Lite is a less powerful phone is it has powered by Kirin 659 chipset that is designed for power mid-range smartphones. It features a 5.84-inch Full View IPS LCD screen that is equipped with a notch like the P20 Pro. It also delivers an aspect ratio of 19:9. The SoC is couple with 4 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 64 GB and it carries support for microSD card. The P20 Lite is loaded with EMUI 8.1 skinned Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

The f/2.2 aperture 24-megapixel selfie camera of the P20 Lite can not only shoot impressive shots in dim light, but also it is equipped with features like AR-based stickers and facial recognition. Its dual camera setup includes an f/2.2 aperture 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megpaixel secondary sensor. It receives power from 3,000mAh battery.

Huawei P20 Pro and P20 Lite Pricing and Availability

The Huawei P20 Pro premium flagship that comes in colors like Graphite Black and Midnight Blue will be available in India for Rs. 64,999 (~$979) starting from May 3. From the same date, the P20 Lite that carries a pricing of Rs. 19,999 (~$301) will be available for purchase in colors like Midnight Black and Klein Blue. These phones can be exclusively bought through Amazon India.

Giveaway – Win a Wieppo S8 Phone

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Shine Wong

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Apr 24, 2018

Gizmochina along with Wieppo is conducting 1 unit Wieppo S8 phone as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

The Wieppo S8 is yet another budget phone that aims to attract your attention with the 18:9 aspect ratio. This phone include a 13MP main and 5MP selfie cameras, quite an accurate fingerprint scanner, a headset jack, mediocre sounding loudspeaker, and USB type C port with the OTG support. Finally, there is a notification LED light. What we did like is the design and overall build quality, pretty nice display, good day to day performance and some nice extras like the LED notification light.

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Buy UMIDIGI A1 Pro 4G Phablet For Only $99.99 On GearBest; Flash Sale To End Soon!

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 24, 2018

The hotly-anticipated UMIDIGI A1 Pro was made available to the public in March this year. The 4G phablet features a broad range of powerful specs and features that propelled it straight to popularity among smartphone enthusiasts.

The device normally sells for $139.99 On GearBest, but as part of it’s recently kicked off promotion the site is giving buyers a chance to get their hands on the A1 Pro by shelling out just $99.99. This is a noteworthy 29% reduction in the device’s retail price.

This Flash Sale price is valid for both black and blue color version of the A1 Pro, which boasts a big 5.5-inches IPS, HD+ multi-touch full view display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. The phablet is housed in a sturdy full metal body.
The UMIDIGI A1 Pro is powered by a MediaTek MT6739, 64-Bit processor and it packs a PowerVR GE8100, 570MHz GPU, under the hood. The phablet comes with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage that can further be expanded up to 128GB via SIM 2 slot.

It houses a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup with dual-LED flash and AF on the back. The A1 Pro comes with a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.

The A1 Pro draws its juices from a built-in 3,150 mAh Lithium-ion battery which comes with 5V/2A quick charge feature. The phablet is equipped with Android 8.1 Oreo operating system that allows avid gamers to play their favorite games relatively faster.

You can follow this link in order to check out the full specification and avail the deal which is slated to end on May 2nd. Note that the 29% discount will only be valid for first 1000 units while the remaining pieces will be sold for $109.99 before the promotion ends.

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Xiaomi Mi 6X Live Shots Appear Before Official Launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 24, 2018

The Xiaomi Mi 6X will be launching tomorrow. The Chinese manufacturer has already confirmed couple of features of the phone. It has recently stated the Mi 6X will be arriving with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It has also shared some of its camera samples on Weibo and has revealed that the handset will be available in China in five color options. The rumor mill has also leaked information on its specs and features. Fresh photos of what appears to be the actual Mi 6X smartphone has appeared today.

The Xiaomi Mi 6X is expected to hit the Chinese market in colors like Cherry Pink, Red Flame, Sand Gold, Glacier Blue and Black. The official renders of the Gold model that has was shown by the company a week ago has a white front whereas the back panel sports the gold color. The same variant can be seen in the image below sitting besides the black variant.

The protective plastic layer that sits on the screen of the Mi 6X confirms that it has a 20-megapixel front-facing camera and it also includes a 20-megapixel sensor in its dual camera setup. It also reveals that AIE equipped Snapdragon 660 chipset will be powering the smartphone.

The above image that reveals the rear of the phone shows that it is a metal-bodied device. The dual camera module with an LED flash at its center is placed at the top-left corner. The fingerprint scanner also resides on the rear. The u-shaped antenna bands can be seen on top and bottom edges of the phone.

The entire specifications of the Xiaomi Mi 6X have been already leaked through its TENAA listing. It is expected to arrive with 5.99-inch FHD+ 18:9 display, 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup and 2,910mAh battery. The handset was recently spotted on Android.com which revealed that it will be also available in 32 GB storage option.

Leaked information that had surfaced yesterday had revealed the pricing of Xiaomi Mi 5X’s successor. It revealed that variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage would be selling in China with respective pricing of 1,799 Yuan (~$285) and 1,999 Yuan (~$317).

Xiaomi CEO has recently confirmed that the company will be also releasing Mi A2 Android One soon. It will be arriving as a successor for the Xiaomi’s first Android One phone – the Mi A1 that was introduced in September last year. The Mi A2 is likely to be the very same Mi 6X phone without the MIUI skin.

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Buy ASUS ZenFone 5 ZE620KL Smartphone For Only $409.99 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 24, 2018

Asus took the wraps off its long-awaited Zenfone 5 ZE620KL smartphone in February 2018. Much to the delight of the Taiwanese handset maker, the phone was an instant hit among smartphone lovers.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the coveted smartphone without emptying your pocket, we have good news for you. Banggood is offering a considerable 18% off on the black as well as silver color versions of the smartphone.

The aforesaid color versions of the ZenFone 5 ZE620KL smartphone would normally set you back $549.99 on Banggood. But the site is giving cost-conscious buyers an opportunity to preorder the device for only $449.99 for a limited period of time.

But if that doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code ‘BGASUSZ5’ in a bid to further lower your grand total to just $409.99 at the time of checking out. Note that the coupon code is valid for both black and silver color versions of the smartphone.

At under $410, the ASUS ZenFone 5 ZE620KL is an irresistible smartphone, given that it sports a big 6.2 inches FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels. It features eye-catching rounded edges and an equally appealing 2.5D curved glass display.

The phone packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 64-bit processor along with an equally robust Qualcomm Adreno 509 GPU, under the hood. It has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage that can be expanded up to 2TB.

On the photography front, the ZenFone 5 ZE620KL smartphone houses a 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual camera setup with dual-LED and AF on the back. There’s a mammoth 20.2-megapixel front shooter placed in the front for selfies.

The dual-SIM smartphone is backed by a built-in 3,300 mAh Lithium-Polymer battery and runs on Zen UI 5.0-based Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. The device features a broad range of sensors including a proximity sensor, accelerometer, light sensor, fingerprint sensor, compass, gyroscope, and hall.

You can visit this link to check out the full specification and take advantage of the promotion which is likely to wrap up soon.

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OnePlus 6’s Glass Body Teased Officially in a New Image

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 24, 2018

Recent reports have revealed that the upcoming OnePlus 6 will be coming with a revamped design compared to predecessor OnePlus flagship phone. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau had already confirmed in the previous month that the OnePlus 6 will be equipped with a notched display for delivering better viewing experience to its users. He has also released some other teasers that have confirmed the rear design of the phone and the existence of 3.5mm audio jack. Today, an official teaser by OnePlus on its Weibo account confirms that it will be equipped with glass body.

As it can be seen in the below image, the corners of the OnePlus 6 are rounded. The bottom edge of the phone does not feature u-shaped antenna band that can be seen on OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5 smartphones. Also, the rear panel seems to be slightly curved towards the edge. The translated text that accompanies the image on Weibo states that it has a transparent appeal and offers good hands-on experience.

The OnePlus CEO had recently stated that OnePlus 6 has a glass body and the new image also confirms a glass rear for it. Lau has said that the company tested 70 kinds of glass before finalizing on the best one for the OnePlus 6. Also, the back panel has five layers of nanocoating instead of three which allows it to sport a stronger impression of depth. Also, the glass body is expected to deliver certain waterproofing too.

Shown above our some of the officially teased images of the OnePlus 6 that reveal its design. The OP6 is expected to arrive with 6-inch AMOLED notched enabled screen. The Snapdragon 845 and 3,450mAh battery is expected to power the handset. The highest configuration model of the OP6 will feature 8 GB of RAM and a native storage of 256 GB. The back panel of the phone will be housing 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera and a fingerprint scanner.

What do you think about the glass design of the OnePlus 6? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Buy Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus Smartphone At Discounted Price On Banggood; Get 19% Off On Black And Gold Color Versions

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Vinay Patel

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Apr 24, 2018

Following in the footsteps of its predecessors, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus smartphone garnered huge popularity among smartphone lovers after hitting the store shelves in September last year. On the downside, the phone didn’t come cheap.

As a result, the Redmi 5 Plus failed to sweep cost-conscious buyers off their feet, but that’s about to change. Banggood is offering a noteworthy 19% discount on the black and gold color versions of the well-received smartphone for a limited period of time.

The black-tinted Redmi 5 Plus smartphone normally sells for $228.28 on Banggood, but the device is currently up for grabs at a slashed price of just $184.99 on Banggood. Likewise, the gold color version of the phone that would usually set you back $223.28 can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $179.99.

The Redmi 5 Plus smartphone boasts an array of awe-inspiring specs and features that make it a bargain under $200. The phone sports a massive 5.99 inches IPS, LCD, FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.

It houses a 12-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash and AF on the back. Moreover, there’s a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies placed in the front.

The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 processor and it uses a Qualcomm Adreno 506 GPU, under the hood. It offers 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable internal memory (up to 128GB via SIM 2 slot).

The Redmi 5 Plus smartphone comes with a hybrid dual-SIM (nano + nano/microSD) slot with dual standby. The phone draws its juices from a non-removable 4,000mAh Lithium-Polymer battery and it runs on MIUI 9-based Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system.

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Huawei P20 Lite India Pricing Leaked Ahead Of Launch, Will Be Priced At Rs. 19,999

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Jeet

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Apr 24, 2018

Huawei is all set to launch its latest smartphones — Huawei P20 Pro and Huawei P20 Lite in the Indian market today. Now, ahead of the phone’s official launch in India, the pricing of the P20 Lite model has been leaked online.

According to the newly leaked images, which reveals key features of the device, the Huawei P20 Lite will be priced at Rs. 19,999 in the Indian market, which roughly translates to $301 or €245.

If this turns out to be true, then the Indians are getting a much better deal for the P20 Lite. For comparison, the same smartphone has a recommended retail price of €369 in Europe.

Earlier, it was confirmed that the Huawei’s P20 series will be available for purchase in India exclusively through online retailer Amazon India. The eCommerce platform has already started taking registrations for the smartphones from the interested buyers.

Coming to the specifications, the P20 Lite sports a 5.84-inch display with screen resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio with a notch. Under the hood, the device is powered by the company’s own Kirin 659 chipset, coupled with 4GB RAM. While the phone comes in two storage options — 32GB or 64GB, in India, it is expected to come with 64GB internal storage.

For the photography, the smartphone comes with a 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual rear camera setup. On the front side, the Indian variant of the phone comes with a 24-megapixel selfie snapper. The international model comes with a with a 16-megapixel camera sensor on the front. Running on Android Oreo operating system out of the box, the smartphone is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

It will be interesting to see how the device performs in the Indian market given that it faces competition from the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and the recently launched Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1. Both of them offers good specifications at a competitive price point.

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First Meizu 15 Camera Samples Are Here & They Are Pretty Good!

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 24, 2018

Meizu announced the Meizu 15, 15 Plus and M15 models on Sunday and they feature powerful specs and an impressive design. However one of the most important features of any smartphone is its camera and in this article, we are going to focus on its rear dual cameras. We have the Meizu 15 with us right now and its already going through our review process. You can check out our hands on with the device here.

The Meizu 15 comes with a 12MP IMX380 1.55um primary sensor along with a 20MP IMX350 secondary sensor for 3x lossless zoom. Other features of the camera include 4-axis OIS, multi-frame synthesis tech for better low-light shots, scene recognition, and panorama mode. The front camera is a 20MP sensor with portrait mode.

We spent a few hours with the Meizu 15’s camera and so far, it has managed to impress us. The saturation levels are good and hence the colors pop out well, daylight pictures have good clarity and details, and the camera app manages to focus on the objects pretty quickly.

Low light photos are also good. The multi-frame synthesis technology kicks in as soon as the lighting conditions become dull and the resulting images are bright, with good saturation levels. We did find a bit of noise when the light was really low, for example, in the image above, it was nearly midnight and the only light available was via the lanterns (it was cloudy with no moonlight) that were lit up. Still, the colors and the overall photo came out quite decent. It does look a bit unclear, but that’s probably because we were still in Wuzen and were in a bit of a hurry to get a few quick samples. But things are much clearer when you take your time and shoot an image patiently, like in the image down below.

Meizu 15 Camera Samples (25) — Night Photography from Meizu 15

The Meizu 15’s camera managed to capture this image above pretty well. You might have seen the same scene from other cameras, so you’d know what I’m talking about here. For example, this same view taken at night from the Mi Mix 2S is down below. The Mi Mix 2S is definitely brighter, which is clearly visible from the lit up parking lot, but the Meizu 15 seems to be slightly sharper. The time at which the two pictures were taken are a bit different, but it should give a fair idea about their low light shooting capabilities.

xiaomi mi mix 2s cam sample (16) — Night Photography from Mi Mix 2S

One interesting thing about the Meizu 15’s camera app is that at extremely low light images, the flash pops up even when you have turned it off. For example, in the below image of the book shelf, we had switched off the lights in the room, which means it was pitch dark. Considering the lack of light, Meizu 15’s camera turned on the flash to ensure that we got some details. The resulting image looks pretty good.

Meizu 15 Camera Samples (26) — Flash turned on automatically in extremely low light situations

Unfortunately, it wasn’t sunny in Wuzen, China when we took the phone out for samples. That’s why you won’t find any brightly lit samples or even ones where we can check out the phone’s dynamic range prowess. But we do have the phone with us right now, which means a thorough camera review is underway. Meanwhile, you can check out the rest of the samples from the Meizu 15’s camera down below.

Let us know your thoughts about the phone’s camera in the comments section below.

Meizu 15 Camera Sample 01 — Meizu 15 Camera Sample

LG G7 ThinQ Confirmed to Launch on May 2; Leaked Renders Appear to Reveal Design from All Sides

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 24, 2018

Recent reports had claimed that LG would be launching the LG G7 ThinQ phone at the start of the coming month. Today, the company has finally confirmed that the flagship smartphone will be made official on May 2. Also, well-known tipster Evan Blass has released fresh renders of the G7 ThinQ to reveal its entire design from all angles.

As seen in the above image, LG has confirmed in its invite that it will be launching the LG G7 ThinQ phone on May 2. The specifications and design of the phone have been already revealed through recent leaks. The below image shared by Blass shows that it will be sporting a notched display that will allow it to deliver higher screen-to-body ratio. The notch houses the selfie camera, in-call speaker as well as ambient and proximity sensors. The bottom bezel is slightly thick compared to the other bezels.

The top side of the phone features a SIM slot, and its left side is fitted with volume up and down buttons. Also, there is a dedicated button for accessing the Google Assistant on the left edge Predecessor high-end LG phones have featured rear-mounted power button, but the LG G7 ThinQ has a power key located on the right edge. The bottom edge features a 3.5mm audio jack, USB-C port and an external speaker. The backside of the G7 ThinQ features a vertical dual camera setup, a rear-facing fingerprint scanner and G7 ThinQ logo.

As far as specs are concerned, recent reports have revealed the LG G7 ThinQ will be fitted with 6.1-inch MLCD+ display that will be offer QHD+ resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixel. The Snapdragon 845 SoC will be powering it with 4 GB of RAM. It will include an internal storage of 64 GB. It is expected to be fueled by 3,000mAh battery. For photography, it may house 16-megapixel dual rear cameras and a front-facing shooter of 8-megapixel.

The May 2 launch event of the LG G7 ThinQ will be held at New York. On the very next day, the company is slated to launch it in the home country.

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Primebook Laptop Will Turn Android Into A Desktop Experience For A Few Bucks!

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 24, 2018

With Android smartphones getting popular every day, a lot of people prefer to have Android as the operating system of their PC. Chromebooks with Chrome OS are a perfect alternative to Windows 10 as it can run Android apps thanks to the Play Store support, but they do not run Android. An Indian company has just announced a new laptop which runs Prime OS, an operating system based on Android. It is not the only PC which can run Android, but it will surely be among the most affordable ones. The laptop is called Primebook and it has been showcased in Hong Kong.

Given that it is a laptop, it runs a custom Windows-like user interface which makes comfortable to use the PC with a mouse and a keyboard. It has a Windows-like desktop, an app launcher, and even the multi-window feature which allows opening several apps on the same screen. It is also possible to re-size every single window, just like Windows 10 does. Primebook also supports games: they can be played by using the mouse or the keyboard instead of the touchscreen, even if they do not support the input from external peripherals. Indeed, it is possible to assign the touch screen input to single keys or the mouse.

Even though Android P is coming soon, PrimeOS is an operating system still based on Android Nougat, but according to the company developers are already working on an update to Android Oreo. The main specs of the Primebook include the presence of a 13-inch display showing images at a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. On the hardware side, there is a mid-range Rockchip RK3288 chipset paired with 2 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. The notebook also features a big 10.000 mAh battery. The connectivity side includes a micro SD reader, an HDMI port, two USB 3.0 ports and a 3.5 mm jack. There is still no info about its launch in the market and its listing price, but given its components, it will surely be a cheap device.

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DxO Labs Reportedly Having Deep Financial Troubles But DXOMark is Unaffected

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 24, 2018

DXOMark is gradually emerging as a worthy benchmark for cameras with its test results being bandied about whenever a new flagship phone is released. Some still dispute the authenticity of its results especially the Apple fanboys who may not agree that there are Android phones which trumps the latest iPhones in the camera aspect. Presently, the Huawei P20 Pro beat the Galaxy S9 and other to emerge as having the best-rated cameras.

This article isn’t about DxOMark, though, but about its former parent company DxOLabs. It is reported that DxO Labs is in financial trouble in its native France. DxO Labs makes image editing software such as DxO PhotoLab and the DxO One camera add-on for iPhone and Android. But now, sources suggest the company is bankrupt and is now in receivership. A letter which a customer was sent by the French company read thus; (translated from French):

“Hello sir,

In fact, the company has recently been placed under a regime of judicial administration, the time to reorganize.

Although we can not comment on this situation, we can nevertheless assure you that the company is absolutely not in liquidation and that we are confident that our customers will not be affected by this procedure.”

Read More: Huawei P20 Pro Camera Floors the Galaxy S9+ & iPhone X To Emerge DXOMark Highest Rated

Apart from the letter, a second evidence was shown and it is a legal notice (also translated from French) which talks about a judgment “declaring the opening of a bankruptcy proceeding.” It’s possible the translation might have distorted the meaning of the statement but it is likely that all is not well with the company. This will, however, not affect DXOMark since it is no longer a part of DxO Labs.

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360 Mobiles Launching a New “Flagship” Phone in May

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 24, 2018

360 Mobiles is known for the sleek designs of its smartphones. The Chinese tech giant ventured into the full-screen segment with the launch of the 360 N6 Pro in November 2017. Barely five months after, it has emerged that the company is planning to release yet another premium smartphone. The screenshot of a laptop screen with a powerpoint document affixed with 360’s logo recently appeared online.

The PPT document showed the new 360 Mobiles flagship model is already being mass produced. The mass production started on April 18 while the finishing touches will be put in place by May. The source also hinted that the 360 Mobiles phone will be released in May which is next month.

There are no further details about the device at the moment. But recently, an unknown 360 model running Snapdragon 670 chip was spotted on GeekBench. The company has since distanced itself from the chipset the device runs. However, the device will likely not use a Snapdragon 630 chip since that was used n the 360 N6 Lite. A lower Snapdragon 626 chipset may also likely not be used on the device. Thus, the buck still falls on the Snapdragon 670 chipset. We can’t say for sure but other specs details revealed on GeekBench include 6GB of RAM, and Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. We expect the device to also come with cost-effective pricing just like previous N-series models but the tipster claims the model will be more expensive than previous N-series models.

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OnePlus’ Pete Lau Explains the Firm’s Design Philosophy & the OnePlus 6 Design

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 23, 2018

OnePlus has already unmasked the design of its next flagship – the OnePlus 6 and the design screams “Apple”. Well, not entirely but the OnePlus 6 is expected to feature a notch design at the top of its display. The design has been met with lots of criticism from fans and this had prompted OnePlus’ CEO Pete Lau to make some clarifications on why the company had to settle for a notch design despite the disapproval of such by the majority of its fans.

Pete Lau has now released yet another essay which explains the company’s overall design philosophy. The CEO began with an insight into the major feature of a product which in his opinion is burdenless user experience. Pete Lau believes excellent industrial design should give people a sense of ease, which is best embodied by a burdenless feeling. The drive to achieve this is a long process which, according to the CEO, requires work on a daily basis to refine the subtle details, even if those details may seem minor.

By the way, Pete Lau also hinted that he isn’t only the CEO of OnePlus but also the product manager. So, he is in a good position to discuss. Curiously, the philosophical analysis talked about pursuing an “honest design” which will perfectly serve the function of the product and even embody the product itself rather than tacking on additional elements just for the sake of hype. While we tend to agree with the CEO, the statement seems to sacrifice innovation on the altar of “honesty”. Ironically, the OnePlus 6 is having a design similar to the iPhone X. While we look for the perfect smartphone, users are also known to gravitate towards innovation just like the full-screen revolution ignited by the Xiaomi MIX and fuelled by the Galaxy S8.

Pete Lau further created a controversy with his opinion on the smartphone design which we ordinarily see as something that should be different from the other smartphone, at least to some extent. The OnePlus CEO thinks we misunderstand industrial design. He opined that a truly good design does not deliberately pursue the exaggeration of the external form but may even extend to a prioritization of the internal form: the material, the craftsmanship, and the tiny details. With this kind of opinion, we’ll agree with the CEO that as the CEO and product manager, his greatest responsibility for the product lies in making tough but ultimately necessary decisions. I the long run, if the decisions are well-founded with principled reasoning, the end result will stand up on its own. Afterall, every decision the company claims it makes is based on countless rejections, resulting in a quick, continually iterative process.

The essay also touches on the OnPlus 6 design which he said also went through a similar process of continual iteration before reaching its current state. The company maintained its signature horizon line and precise curve to the back of the device which has remained as important elements of OnePlus’ design language right from the OnePlus One to the OnePlus 5T. He again reiterated that the device will come with a glass body. The company’s design team tested over 70 glass prototypes before selecting the best one and the device will have 5 layers of Nanotech Coating instead of 3 which give the back of the device a stronger impression of depth.

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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: Can ASUS Dethrone Xiaomi’s RN5Pro?

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 23, 2018

With the Redmi Note 5 Pro, Xiaomi has launched a mid-ranger which is the perfect balance between performance and price. With this handset, the Chinese company has stopped equipping its mid-rangers with the Snapdragon 625 SoC providing something more powerful in the same affordable price range. But if you thought this is the only value for money mid-ranger this year, you were wrong: another newly-announced device is going to affect its popularity, and its name is the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1. This device has all the potentialities to become the best-seller of 2018, and in this Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro specs comparison, we will show you how.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1	Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	159 x 76 x 8.5 mm, 180 grams	158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm, 181 grams
DISPLAY	5,99 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	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB, micro SD slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.1.2 Nougat, MIUI 9
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 13 + 5 MP f/2.2 Dual 16 + 5 MP f/2.2 (6 GB RAM version) 8 MP f/2.2 front camera 16 MP f/2.2 front camera (6 GB RAM version)	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/2.2 + f/2.0 20 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh Fast charging 5V / 2A	4000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM dedicated slot, front-facing LED flash	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, front-facing LED flash

Both Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro have exactly the same display size and resolution, but at least on paper, the M1 has a slightly better display due to its 85% NTSC color gamut and 1500:1 contrast. When it comes to the hardware side, it is the same in both models, but Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 also features a micro SD dedicated slot which is not present on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: so you can use the dual SIM slot and the micro SD at the same time. While Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with a customized UI (MIUI 9), Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 offers a stock Android experience (based on 8.1 Oreo), unlike all other Zenfones. Cameras have similar specs, but even though we did not test Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, we believe Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro should shoot slightly better photos.

On the opposite side, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 has a bigger battery with a huge capacity of 5000 mAh. Not only will Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 last longer than its opponent on a single charge, but it may also be the phone with the longest battery life among devices from mainstream brands.

The launch price of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 in China is about $165/€134 for the 3/32 GB version, $195/€159 for the 4/64 GB configuration and $225/€183 for the 6/64 GB variant. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has been introduced in the Chinese market with a price tag of about $218/€177 for the 4/64 GB version and $265/€216 for the 6/64 GB configuration. On paper, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 wins this comparison with its monster battery making the big difference along with a pure Android experience.

So, which one would you pick?

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: PROS and CONS

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1

PROS

Dedicated micro SD slot
Affordable price
Great hardware for the price
Huge battery
Pure Android experience

CONS

Unimpressive camera in the base variant

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

PROS

Good hardware
Good price
Potentially better cameras
Big battery

CONS

Nothing special to mention