Smartisan is known for the innovative design of its smartphones. Too bad the company’s smartphones are not readily available outside China. Even when they are available, you’ll have to deal with the bloatware on the operating system.
However, we’ll give it to Smartisan for the innovativeness of its smartphones designs, the latest being the midrange Nut 3 which has a flagship-grade design. Smartisan is also expected to release a flagship smartphone which is believed to be dubbed Smartisan R1. The R1 recently received certification from China’s CCC.
Until now, the specs of the device is still unknown but Smartisan may have just confirmed that the flagship device will be powered by a Snapdragon 845 chipset. Smartisan reposted a Weibo post by Qualcomm which projects the Snapdragon 845 features.
We are not entirely sure about that, though, but there is basically no reason to project the Qualcomm latest chipset if it wasn’t trying to tease the present of the chip on its upcoming smartphone. Smartisan had on a few occasions in the past surprised us by using Qualcomm’s flagship processor on a couple of its flagship models.So, it wouldn’t be that much of a surprise if the device launched packing an SD845. We expect a bigger surprise on the design aspect.
Meizu 15 Plus is finally official: it is the most powerful Meizu flagship phone for this year and it is also one of the best Chinese smartphones alongside the latest flagships released by Huawei, Xiaomi, and OnePlus. In this article, we will compare the specs sheet of Meizu 15 Plus vs OnePlus 5T, a device which has proved to be one of the fastest Android phones ever. With OnePlus 6 around the corner, is it worth waiting for the new model or is OnePlus 5T still better than Meizu’s latest effort?
Let’s find out!
Meizu 15 Plus vs OnePlus 5T
Meizu 15 Plus
OnePlus 5T
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
153.8 x 78.3 x 7.3 mm, 177 g
156.1 x 75 x 7.3 mm, 162 g
DISPLAY
5.95 inches, 1440 x 2560p (Quad HD), 16:9 ratio, Super AMOLED
Dual 12 + 20 MP, f/1.8, OIS
20 MP f/2.0 front camera
Dual 16 + 20 MP, f/1.7 + f/1.7
16 MP, f/2.0
BATTERY
3500 mAh, fast charging (mCharge 4.0)
3300 mAh, fast charging (Dash Charge) 5V / 4A
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Hybrid Dual SIM slot, pressure-sensitive Home key
Dual SIM slot
If we talk about design and display, then there’s no challenge: Meizu 15 is miles above. It features a full metal unibody design with stainless paintless and huge attention to details. The phone has been designed by President Jack Wong who personally took care of its development. The display is an outstanding panel: a 5.95-inch screen with the classic 16:9 aspect ratio, Super AMOLED technology, and a Quad HD resolution. It is a bigger display than the one of OnePlus 5T and it also provides higher detail. Further, Meizu 15 Plus has stereo speakers, so it is an excellent phone to watch movies, videos and listen to music. Both Meizu 15 Plus and OnePlus 5T are equipped with top-end hardware, but we think OnePlus 5T will be way faster because of its stock and lightweight Android experience and its wonderful software optimization.
Meizu 15 Plus looks better when it comes to camera department with a low level of noise in low light conditions, stunning details and accurate focus in daylight. There should not be so much difference between the battery lives of these devices. They feature similar capacities and both support fast charging technologies. OnePlus 5T comes with Nougat out of the box (upgradable to Oreo) and no micro SD, while Meizu 15 Plus comes with Flyme 7 based on Nougat which is a highly customized fork with hundreds of additional features.
Meizu 15 Plus has a launch price of $474/€388 in China, while OnePlus 5T starts from €499/$499 globally. Even though OP5T is probably a faster device, we would pick Meizu 15 Plus for its camera performance, aesthetics and multimedia-related specs.
Xiaomi released the brand new Mi 6X model a few hours ago and it’s everything that we hoped for. The phone, likely to be rebranded as the Xiaomi Mi A2 with stock Android on board for the international markets, could be one of the fastest mid-rangers in the market right now, powered by the mighty Snapdragon 660. We often believed that the SD660 wasn’t used to its full potential, but inside the Mi 6X, the phone could be an instant hit. That doesn’t mean the new model isn’t without flaws, and your purchase decision will eventually depend upon what you are willing to sacrifice for the added CPU and camera performance.
Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5 Pro
Having said that, we realized that the Xiaomi Mi 6X is priced very close to the Redmi Note 5 Pro in China. Last year, this wasn’t an issue with the Mi 5X, since the Redmi Note 4 didn’t have a separate Pro model. The Mi 5X was an independent offering from Xiaomi in its segment and that definitely helped in its sales. But this year, things are different with the Xiaomi Mi 6X and the Redmi Note 5 Pro (known simply as the Redmi Note 5 in China) priced very close to each other.
Will the Mi 6X eat up the sales of the higher end variants of the RN5Pro? Possibly and we explain why in this Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5 Pro comparison down below.
Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5 Pro: Design
Xiaomi Mi 6X
On first glance, you might say both the phones look alike as their basic dimensions and design are quite similar. But they have quite a lot of differences too. For example, the Mi 6X looks a lot more premium and polished than the RN5Pro. This is because of its curved back and the U shaped antenna lines. On the other hand, the Redmi model features a traditional design, similar to other Note series phones. The Mi 6X is also significantly thinner and lighter. Also, it comes in a fresh Red color option which isn’t found on the Redmi Note 5 Pro. However, unlike the RN5Pro the Mi 6X doesn’t have a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack.
Redmi Note 5 Pro
Mi 6X is definitely the better looking model in this comparison.
Now let’s take a look at the specs of both the devices.
Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5 Pro: Specs
Xiaomi Mi 6X
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (China)
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3mm | 168 grams
158.4 x 75.4 x 8.05mm | 181 grams
DISPLAY
5.99-inch, 18:9 FHD+, 403 ppi, 1500:1 contrast ratio
5.99-inch, 18:9 FHD+, 403 ppi, 1000:1 contrast ratio
PROCESSOR
SD660 @ 2.2GHz
SD636 @1.8GHz
MEMORY
4GB / 6GB RAM + 64GB / 128GB ROM
No MicroSD
3GB / 4GB/ 6GB RAM + 32GB / 64GB ROM
micro SD slot: YES
SOFTWARE
Android 8.1 with MIUI 9.5
Android 8 with MIUI 9
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, USB-C
No Headphone Jack
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, MicroUSB
3.5mm Headphone Jack
CAMERA
Dual 12 + 20 MP, f/1.75,
20 MP Front Cam With Flash
Dual 12 + 5 MP, f/1.9
13MP Front Camera With Flash
BATTERY
3010 mAh, 5V 2A Fast Charge
4000 mAh, 5V 2A fast charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
XiaoAi assistant, Scene Recognition, Face Unlock
Hybrid Dual SIM, Face Unlock
If you have read the above specs table, you would spot a few important differences between the models. The Xiaomi Mi 6X is the better model here with a powerful SD660 processor, capable dual 12+20MP cameras, and USB Type-C. The Redmi Note 5 Pro does bring a few things to the table (not found on the 6X) like a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack, a MicroSD card slot, and a larger battery. But these things aren’t necessarily big features to choose it over the Mi 6X model. The 3010mAh battery, despite being average, should deliver a day’s life. With the increase in smartphone storage, less customers use MicroSD card slots these days. Also, there’s a decent Type-C adapter as an alternative to the headphone jack. In short, these shortcomings of the Xiaomi Mi 6X can be forgiven for the increased CPU and camera performance that it brings to the table.
Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5 Pro: Prices
This is where things get interesting. The Xiaomi has priced the new Mi 6X quite near the Redmi Note 5 Pro models. To recap, the RN5Pro (RN5 in China) was launched at 1399 Yuan (~$221) for the 4+64GB model and 1699 Yuan ($268) for the 6+64GB model. The same storage 4+64GB and 6+64GB configurations can be availed on the Xiaomi Mi 6X for a price of 1599 yuan (~$253) and 1799 Yuan (~$284) respectively.
Xiaomi Mi 6X shines in its red color shade
As you can see, there’s just a 100-200 yuan difference between these two devices. Even with a price cut for the Redmi Note 5 Pro model, it would still be a hard decision to choose it over the Mi 6X.
Unless 2 day battery is a must for your needs, the Mi 6X looks like a better choice among the two right now. What do you think?
Also, do you think the Xiaomi Mi 6X will cannibalise the sales of the higher-end RN5Pro variants?
Xiaomi started out with the online sales model when it opened shop in 2010. The company found instant success with that model but soon met stiff competition when other OEMs adopted similar distribution models, incorporating with offline sales. The Chinese tech giant recently adopted the offline sales model and even commenced gradual expansion to other markets outside China. In its bid to service the international market efficiently, the Mi 5X was released and it got a global version in the Mi A1. Xiaomi Mi 6X was launched today as a successor and we expect to see the Mi A2 sometime soon. Here are some hands-on photos of Mi’ latest premium midrange smartphone.
The Xiaomi Mi A2 came with some surprises, the biggest being in its pricing. The models are unarguably the cheapest Snapdragon 660-powered smartphones around with a price range starting at 1,599 Yuan (~$253) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM version. Another feature that left our mouths agape is the absence of the legendary 3.5mm audio jack. Even though the device ships with a 3.5mm to Type-C connector, the lack of a 3.5mm audio port is heartbreaking for some of us.
Overall, the design of the Mi 6X looks quite premium. The device comes with a similar design with the Redmi Note 5, both at the front and back, with just a few differences between both mid-range models. One of such differences is the hidden antenna band design which the Mi 6X features. Unlike the Redmi Note 5 which the antenna band cut across the top and bottom parts of the back panel, the Mi 6X features the U-shaped fused antenna band design whereby the antenna lines are located at the top and bottom edges of the device. The Mi 6X also comes with a thinner body which is just 7.3mm thick as against 8.1mm thickness of the Redmi Note 5. Perhaps, this was the reason why the 3.5mm audio jack had to make way. The 5.99-inch full-screen design is of the Redmi Note 5 is also maintained but XIaomi swapped the location of the camera sensors and selfie camera on the Mi 6X, perhaps just to differentiate it from the Redmi model.
Other than these few variations, the device comes with the same rear camera design like the Redmi Note 5 and the Mi Mix 2s. That is a vertically inclined dual camera setup. The camera configuration is entirely different from the Redmi model but is optimised for better captures, including the selfie camera. The device is available in five different colour variants such as Cherry Pink, Flame Red, Glacier Blue, Quicksand Gold, and Stone Black.
Xiaomi had launched the Mi 5X smartphone in July last year with 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM. It was priced at 1,499 Yuan (~$237). Few months later, it had launched a lower variant featuring 32 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM with a pricing of 1,299 Yuan ($205). Currently, Xiaomi is selling only the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage model of the Mi 5X with a price tag of 1,299 Yuan ($205).
Today, the company has unveiled the Xiaomi Mi 6X as the successor of the Mi 5X. At the launch event, it claimed that it is the cheapest Snapdragon 660 SoC powered phone. The reason behind it is that most SD660 phones are priced around 3,000 Yuan (~$490), but the highest configuration model of the Xiaomi Mi 6X that has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage is available for 1,999 Yuan (~$316). The other variants such as 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM are respectively priced at 1,799 Yuan (~$285) and 1,599 Yuan (~$253).
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS, No 3.5mm audio jack
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA
Dual 12 MP f/1.75 + 20 MP f/1.75
20 MP f/2.2 front camera with LED flash
Dual 12 MP f/2.2 + 5 MP f/2.6
5 MP
BATTERY
3010 mAh
Fast charging 9V / 2A (Quick Charge 3.0)
3080 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
XiaoAi assistant, Scene Recognition, Face Unlock, Hybrid dual SIM slot, front-facing LED flash
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
COLOR VARIANTS
Pink, Red, Gold, Blue and Black
Black, Gold, Rose Gold and Red
Here are some improved features that are available on the Mi 6X compared to its predecessor phone:
Full Screen Design
The Xiaomi Mi 6X is packed with various exciting features compared to its predecessor. For instance, it features the trendy full screen design. Even though there is negligible difference between the dimensions of the two phones, the Mi 6X sports a trendy full screen design with reduced bezels that surrounds the screen. It features a larger display of 5.99 inches that supports FHD+ resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. The Mi 5X has a conventional 16:9 aspect ratio display of 5.5 inches that produces Full HD resolution.
Powerful Chipset, More RAM and Storage
At the launch event, it was said that the Snapdragon 660 that is present under the hood of the Mi 6X offers 79 percent better performance than the Snapdragon 625 that powers the Mi 5X. The Mi 6X features more RAM and storage over the predecessor model.
Better Front Camera and AI Equipped Camera
The Mi 5X has a mediocre front camera. On the Mi 6X, Xiaomi has added 20-megapixel front camera along with soft-light LED. With AI onboard, the selfie camera of Mi 6X has been optimized to effectively blur the background and focus more on the subject to capture stunning selfie shots. The vertical 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup on Mi 6X can shoot bright images in dim light, supports scene recognition and real-time language translation.
Latest Android Version, Fast Charging Support
Being a new phone, the Mi 6X is born with Android 8.1 Oreo that is skinned with latest MIUI version. The new Oreo update is yet to hit the Mi 5X. There is no fast charging feature available on the Mi 5X, but the SD660 powered Mi 6X is blessed with support for Quick Charge 3.0 9V/2A fast charging. Compared to the Mi 5X, it successor phone is available in newer colors like Blue and Pink.
Some Drawbacks…
The Xiaomi Mi 6X lacks a 3.5mm audio jack which means users are required to the same USB-C port for charging it and for connecting wired headphones. The Mi 5X features a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Mi 6X does not include a slot for adding a microSD card.
Xiaomi Mi A2 Speculations
Recently, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had confirmed to Indian media that the Mi MIX 2S flagship phone won’t be coming to India. However, he claimed that the company will be releasing Mi A2 in the country without mentioning the exact timeframe. Also, Jun did not reveal any information on the A2.
The Mi A1, the first Xiaomi Android One phone is essentially the same Mi 5X phone without the MIUI 9 skin. Hence, the rumor mill is speculating that the Mi 6X may internationally launch as Mi A2 and it could be an Android One device like its predecessor.
The China-exclusive Mi 5X was launched in July 2017 and the Mi A1 was unveiled in September. The 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM was introduced with a pricing of Rs. 14,999 ($224) and in December its price was permanently slashed to Rs. 13,999 ($209). The Mi A1 is currently out of stock in India. To say again, 64 GB + 4 GB Xiaomi Mi 5X that was launched for 1,499 Yuan (~$237) is now selling in China for 1,299 Yuan (~$205).
There is no confirmation on whether the Mi A2 would be available in three variants like 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB + 6 GB RAM like the Mi 6X. If it happens so, the three Mi A2 variants could be respectively priced at Rs. 15,999 (~$239), Rs. 17,999 (~$268) and Rs. 19,999 (~$298). These are not the official pricing, but speculations based on the pricing pattern of Mi A1, 5X and 6X.
Do you think that the Xiaomi Mi 6X is a worthy successor for the Mi 5X? Share us your views by posting your comments below.
Expanding its range of fitness trackers in the Indian market, Lenovo launched two new devices — HX03F Spectra and HX03 Cardio. Both the fitness trackers will go on sale exclusively through online retailer Flipkart.
Both devices come with dedicated display panels and offer fitness-centric features, which includes a dynamic heart rate monitor, movement monitoring, and sleep monitoring. Both the device also comes with IP68 certification, ensuring water and dust resistance.
The Lenovo HX03F Spectra comes with a 0.96-inch LED display with screen resolution of 128 x 32 pixels. It packs dynamic heart rate monitor, activity tracker and multi-master interface switching. It also comes with a range of sensors, including optical heart rate sensor and a gyro sensor for features such as Multi-Master Interface Switching, Anti-Sleep Mode, Silent Alarm, Sedentary Reminder, and Motion Reminder.
On the other hand, the Lenovo HX03 Cardio comes with a 0.8-inch TFT-LCD display with 160 x 80 pixels screen resolution. The device comes with interchangeable wrist straps and comes with Bluetooth 4.2 LE for the connectivity.
It runs on an older version of the Android operating system, Android 4.4 KitKat. The devices have the ability to track heart rate every 15 minutes with 24-hour real-time heart rate monitoring. Similarly, the device are also capable of tracking heart rate, steps, distance, calories burned, and sleep.
The trackers can be connected to mobile devices to receive notifications for voice calls, emails, and text messages directly through the fitness bands. Furthermore, the bands are capable of delivering up to 10 days of battery life on a single charge, according to the company.
The Lenovo HX03 Cardio will be available in Black color through Flipkart at Rs. 1,999 (approximately $30), while the Lenovo HX03F Spectra will go on sale through the online marketplace from May 3 at Rs. 2,299, which roughly converts to $34.
Lenovo has said that it is looking to manufacture smart wearables in India and raise its share of the local market by three-fold under the “Make In India” initiative by the Indian government. While the China-based company currently holds 6-7 percent of the market share of smart wearables in India, it is looking to capture about 20 percent market share this year.
Samsung’s market share in China and India is steadily declining. Xiaomi has dethroned Samsung to capture the numero uno position in India and in China, the South Korean company has a dismal market share of less than 1 percent. The firm is well aware of it and it seems to have some strategy to regain its popularity in China. Fresh information reveals that Samsung is planning to launch Galaxy S8 Lite and Galaxy A8 Star smartphones to target the Chinese audience.
In the previous month, a mysterious Samsung phone with model number of SM-G8750 was spotted at Geekbench. Earlier in this month, another unidentified Samsung phone with model number SM-G8850 was certified by TENAA and the same phone was earlier spotted at AnTuTu benchmarking platform. Initial rumors had claimed that these phones could two variants of the rumored Galaxy S9 Mini. New information shared a popular leakster from China reveals that the SM-G8750 and SM-G8850 will be respectively launching as Galaxy S8 Lite and Galaxy A8 Star. Both the smartphones are expected to arrive Infinity Display design.
Recent reports have revealed that the Galaxy S8 Lite and Galaxy A8 Star are both fueled by Snapdragon 660 SoC. The Geekbench listing of the SM-G8750 Galaxy S8 Lite had revealed that it has 4 GB of RAM and it is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo.
The TENAA listing of the SM-G8850 Galaxy A8 Star has revealed that it has 6.28-inch Super AMOLED display that supports Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels. The SoC of the phone is supported by 4 GB of RAM. It has a 3,700mAh battery. The rear side of the phone features a vertical dual camera setup that includes a 16-megapixel sensor and a 24-megapixel sensor. It has a selfie snapper of 24-megapixel.
Finnish company HMD Global took over the Nokia brand in 2016 and at that time, the company’s bid to revive the ailing brand. Two years after, the company has obviously stayed on the right path to the top. Beginning with the Nokia 6, there have been several flagships, midrange, budget as well as feature phones, all of which have come out with a bang. Nokia was able to rekindle nostalgia among loyal fans with durability at the forefront of its designs and a re-enactment of the Nokia 3310. That strategy may just have paid off as the company’s India unit has revealed it has achieved profitability.
The HMD Global-controlled company is also aspiring to be among the top three players in the global smartphone industry as well as in India, according to HMD Global Business Head (North and East), Amit Goyal. Nokia hopes to do this by increasing its smartphone ranges along with feature phones and also working on design and software aspects as a part of its strategies to achieve the goal. The official also disclosed that Nokia already released six smartphones in India and two more will be available shortly along with five feature phones.
Nokia has reportedly sold about 70 million phones globally in the last year and India is the significant contributor to this global sales. India is presently among the top three countries where the company does business and there are prospects for more profitability. However, the official declined to share the sales figures.
The LG G7 ThinQ variant that is heading to South Korea has a model number of LGE GM-710. The same LG device has appeared on Geekbench to some of the key specs of the smartphone
As it can be seen below, the Snapdragon 845 powers the G7 ThinQ. The SoC is supported by 4 GB of RAM and it is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo. In single-core and multi-core tests, the G7 ThinQ has respectively scored 2312 and 8979. These scores are decent, but the matter of concern is that it features only 4 GB of RAM.
The recently released Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S flagship phone has 8 GB of RAM. The upcoming OnePlus 6 also features 8 GB of RAM. Some of the mid-range phones like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 are packed with 6 GB of RAM. The Snapdragon 835 powered LG V30s ThinQ and V30s+ ThinQ respectively feature 128 GB and 256 GB of internal storage. Both the models feature 6 GB of RAM. The upcoming LG G7 ThinQ has a more powerful chipset onboard. It would better if the phone features 6 GB of RAM for the base variant.
Previous leaks had claimed that the LG G7 ThinQ would be available in models like 64 GB of storage + 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage + 6 GB of RAM. LG G7 ThinQ could be arriving in multiple storage and RAM variants that could be aimed towards different markets of the world. The correct information on its variants would be known after the official unveiling of G7 ThinQ. The company has recently confirmed that the successor of the LG G6 will be made official on May 2.
Xiaomi made its long-awaited Mi A1 smartphone available to the public in September last year. Much to the delight of the Chinese electronics and software giant, the phone garnered huge popularity among smartphone lovers.
On the downside, the Mi A1 smartphone failed to grab the attention of cost-conscious buyers who weren’t willing to shell out a lot of money on a mobile phone. Bearing that in mind, LightInTheBox is giving 42% off on the device’s retail price.
The Xiaomi MI A1 smartphone normally sells for $299.99 on LightInTheBox, but the Beijing-based international online retail company is giving buyers (who are on a tight budget) an opportunity to get their hands on the coveted smartphone for just $174.98.
The MI A1 is a bargain under $180, given that it comes with 5.5 inches IPS, LCD, FHD display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. The phone features an eye-catching 2.5D curved glass screen and is housed in a robust aluminum alloy body.
Furthermore, the Mi A1 packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 processor along with a Qualcomm Adreno 506 graphics processing unit, under the hood. It offers 4GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of onboard storage.
On the photography front, the MI A1 sports a 12-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash and AF on the back. Up front, there’s a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
The MI A1 runs MIUI UI-based Android 7.0 Nougat operating system. It draws its juices from a 3,080mAh Lithium-Polymer battery that delivers up to 371 hours of standby time and up to 21 hours of talk time.
You can head straight to this link to check out the full specification and take advantage of the discount before the Lightning Sale comes to an end. It’s also worth noting that there only 80 pieces remaining for Lightning Sale at the time of writing.
If you’re on a tight budget and looking for electronic items that do not carry steep price tags, look no further.
As part of it’s recently kicked off ‘New Arrivals’ promotion, GearBest is offering up to 40% off and various discounts on select consumer electronic products. In order to facilitate the search process, the promo has been split into multiple categories.
First off, you can get a considerable 35% off on the Lenovo Cardio Plus HX03W smart band, which normally sells for $34.15 on GearBest. Thanks to the discount, the black-tinted HX03W smart bracelet can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $19.99. With just 150 pieces left, the promotion is on the verge of wrapping up.
Apart from that, there’s 28% discount on the blue color version of the smart band which reduces your grand total to $19.99. Although this discount will be valid for 5 days, there were only 67 pieces left at the time of writing.
Top Editor’s Picks
This category is rife with different electronic items such as game console, earphones, and smartwatches that you can buy at a lowered price. For instance, you can get 28% discount on the black color version of the NEWWEAR Q8 smartwatch, which normally sells for $30.89 on GearBest. The Q8 smartwatch is currently up for grabs for only $24.99. On the downside, there were only 73 pieces left and the promo is slated to end in 5 days. Aside from black, you can choose from white, silver, deep blue and golden color options.
Ultimate Brand Sale
The segment has been divided into different brands including SJCAM, No. 1, SONOFF, Quelima, KZ, and HUAWEI. Each brand comprises a myriad of electronic products that you can buy at a slashed price. Lining with this, you can buy the Original SJCAM SJ6 LEGEND 4K WiFi Action Camera at a discounted price of just $131.99. Note that GearBest is giving a 3% discount on the device’s original asking price of $135.88.
Cool Smart
Gadget buffs that have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on smart gears without spending a lot of money are in for a treat. This category includes a broad range of smart bracelets and smartwatches.
GearBest is handing out a noteworthy 21% discount on the black color version of the A1 Bluetooth Smart Watch Phone. There were only 75 pieces left and the Flash Sale price will be valid for 5 days.
The GearBest New Arrivals promotion also offers big discounts on numerous other consumer electronic items such as action cameras, automobiles, and bikes. As if that weren’t enough, the site is rolling out massive discounts on numerous gaming and VR products as well.
If you’re interested in checking out rest of the categories and take advantage of the discounts, head straight to this link. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the discounted consumer electronic items will go back to their retail price as soon as the promotion ends.
Samsung is still milking the Galaxy S9 and S9+ which were launched not too long ago. So, we don’t expect the tech giant to launch the next-gen model likely called Galaxy S10 until next year. But already, some fans are starting to come out with concepts of what the Galaxy S10 would look like. This is the subject of a new YouTube video created by Concept Creator.
The Concept video isn’t of the actual device but the imagination of the creator but it’s always interesting to see these concept designs, as they do look really nice in most cases. In this case, the Galaxy S10 is crafted out of metal and glass, while it sports a vertically-aligned dual camera setup on the back. The device equally has a USB Type-C port at the bottom of the phone, alongside the device’s loudspeaker, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.On the right-hand side of the display is the power button while the volume rockers and Bixby buttons are located on the left side. The Bixby button has a textured finish so that it can be distinguished from the volume buttons.
The most interesting aspect of the Galaxy S10 renders is the thin bezels on the edge of the display. The side bezels are almost non-existent while the ones at the top and bottom edges are very thin, thinner than those of the Galaxy S9. The device also comes with a curved edge design which looks quite attractive. The concept renders also envisions the Galaxy S10 will be available in many colour options such as Red, Silver, Blue, and Black. See all the details for yourself from the concept video below.
The Xiaomi Mi 6X has been unveiled as a successor for the Mi 5X phone from last year. Compared to the predecessor phone, the Mi 6X comes with some improvements like trendy full screen design and dual rear cameras. Also, the Mi 6X is the cheapest smartphone with Snapdragon 660 chipset.
Design and Display
The metal-bodied Xiaomi Mi 6X has a curved rear panel. It has been carved using CNC technology. In order to make it available in a ultra-thin body that has a thickness of 7.3mm, Xiaomi had to axe the 3.5mm audio jack feature. The handset can be availed in multiple colors like Cherry Pink, Red Flame, Glacier Blue, Quicksand Gold, and Black Stone.
The backside of the phone features u-shaped antenna lines on the top and bottom edges like the predecessor Xiaomi Mi 5X. The vertical dual camera setup and fingerprint reader reside on the rear of the phone. The topside of the Mi 6X features an IR blaster while the bottom side has a USB-C port that separates the two external speakers. Since the smartphone features a full screen design, it is equipped with an 18:9 aspect ratio IPS LCD display of 5.99 inches. The screen delivers Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels.
Dual Cameras and Selfie Camera
The dual camera setup present on the back panel of the Mi 6X includes an f/1.75 aperture Sony IMX486 sensor with a pixel size of 1.25μm and a secondary 20-megapixel front-facing camera that features an f/1.75 aperture Sony IMX376 sensor with a pixel size of 2μm. The secondary sensor is a telephoto lens that offers 2x loseless zoom.
The dual cameras have been optimized to enhance the sharpness of the portrait shots by automatically switching to 12-megapixel camera as the main sensor during the day time and at night, it makes use of the 20-megapixel camera as the main sensor to capture images with more light. With AI onboard, the dual rear cameras can recognize up to 206 kinds of scenes with different optimizations to snap richer photos. Also, it can perform real-time translations for English, French, German Japanese, Korean, and Indian languages.
For shooting selfies, it features Sony IMX376 20-megapixel front camera. It is equipped with a soft-light LED flash. The pre-AI allows the front-facing camera to shoot best quality selfie shots as it can recognize 12 kinds of self-portrait scenes. Other features of the front camera of Mi 6X include AI Beauty and AI night self-timer. Lastly, the front camera can be also used for unlocking the phone through face scanning.
Performance
The Snapdragon 660 that features an Artificial Intelligence Engine (AIE) powers the Xiaomi Mi 6X. On AnTuTu, the Mi 6X has scored 139,697 points and it delivers 79 percent better performance than the Mi 5X that is fueled by Snapdragon 625. There is a 64 GB Mi 6X model with 4 GB of RAM and 6 GB of RAM. Its 128 GB model has 6 GB of RAM. The Mi 6X is packed with 3,010 battery that includes support Quick Charge 3.0 18W fast charging. By charging it for only 30 minutes, the phone can gain 50 percent power. It is also equipped with AI smart powering function.
The Android 8.1 Oreo OS is preinstalled on the phone and it is overlaid with MIUI 9.5 which brings support for full screen gestures. Also, it comes with Xiao AI voice assistant that was introduced with Mi MIX 2S in the previous month.
Pricing and Availability
Most of the Snapdragon 660 smartphones available in the market are priced around 3,000 Yuan (~$475) but the highest configuration 128 GB Xiaomi Mi 6X variant that has 6 GB of RAM carries a price tag of 1,999 Yuan (~$316) only. The 64 GB Mi 6X models with 4 GB of RAM and 6 GB of RAM are respectively priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$253) and 1,799 Yuan (~$285).
At 10:00 AM (local time) on April 27, the Xiaomi Mi 6X will be available for purchase through Xiaomi Mall, Mi Home stores, Youpin and official stores at Tmall, Suning, Gome and Vipshop.
In order to flash a custom ROM on an Android smartphone, you need a custom recovery, and TWRP is the most famous and the most used custom recovery software. If you are a modder and you own a unit of Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, Motorola Moto Z Play or Motorola Moto E4 Plus, you will be glad to know that each of these handsets has just received the official TWRP support.
Starting from now, you can download and install the third-party recovery mode on these handsets. Besides these smartphones, a less-known tablet has just been added to the list of devices compatible with TWRP recovery: Telekom Plus. You have two ways to install TWRP on Xiaomi Mi Mix, Motorola Moto Z Play, Telekom Plus and Motorola E4 Plus. The first is heading to the official site and download the custom recovery manually. The second way is downloading the official TWRP app which is actually available on the Play Store.
Recently, China-based Xiaomi launched its first ever gaming laptop and then launched its first gaming smartphone — Black Shark. Now, according to the latest report, the company is all set to start selling its gaming headsets — Xiaomi Gaming Headset on 27th April.
The Xiaomi Gaming Headset will be available for purchase in China on 27th April for a price of 349 Yuan, which roughly converts to $55. Twitter user Ishan Agarwal has shared the promotional images of the gaming headsets, which reveals its design and features.
In terms of design, the company has opted for a minimalist design, without any ‘Xiaomi’ or ‘Mi‘ branding. There’s an LED strip on both sides, and the user also has the ability to configure the color of the LED strip as well as the lighting effects through a software.
The leaked images reveal that the Xiaomi Gaming Headset will come with 7.1 Virtual Surround Stereo Engine, 40mm Graphene Composite Diaphragm, and Dual Microphone ENC Ambient Noise Reduction Technology.
It appears that the company will be providing two types of connectors with the headset — one with 3.5mm connector and another for USB-Type C port. As said, the Xiaomi Gaming Headset will go on sale in China from 27th April for 349 Yuan (~ $55).
It seems that Xiaomi is now seriously considering to make its mark in the gaming market. It first launched a gaming laptop which has been priced competitively compared to its competitors. It also backed Black Shark Technologies which launched its first gaming smartphone, Black Shark, which now competes against the likes of Razer Phone and Nubia Red Magic Phone.
GearBest is giving its new buyers an opportunity to get their hands on the website’s constantly expanding range of products at a lowered price. Apart from rolling out massive discounts, the site is also offering various coupons that can be used to considerably reduce the grand total at the time of checking out.
The products have been split into multiple categories in a bid to simplify the search process. Here’s a brief glimpse of a few categories and what they have to offer.
More Special Coupons
This category comprises a slew of electronic items bearing specific coupon codes for additional discounts. For instance, GearBest is offering 6% off on the black color version of the Blackview S8 4G phablet bringing its retail price down to just $169.99.
On top of that, you can use coupon code ‘BlaewS8’ to further reduce your grand total to just $152.99. Aside from black, you can choose from blue and golden color versions.
Get Fighting Fit
This section offers fitness-conscious buyers something to cheer about. It features a myriad of health-related products that you can buy without emptying your pocket.
Among a broad range of other product, you can go for the white-tinted Xiaomi Mi Home iHealth thermometer and get 6% discount on the item’s original asking price. As a result, you can buy this non-contact infrared thermometer by shelling out only $28.99 on GearBest. The promotion will be valid for the remaining 65 pieces for 2 more days. Likewise, you can get 21% off on EUNI ES808 8 inch Tire 5.2Ah folding electric scooter, 13% off on SOOCAS / SOOCARE X3 Sonic electric toothbrush and other products at a slashed price.
Start a New Hobby
This category is brimming with all sorts of art, craft, and hobby related items. For the sake of an example, you can buy the Creative Photo Tree 3D wall stickers at a discounted price of just $26.38.
This is a considerable 13% reduction in the 3D wall sticker’s retail price. The discount will be valid for the color mix version for 4 more days.
Travel the World
Looks like avid travelers are in for a treat. GearBest is giving noteworthy discounts on a slew of products that come in handy while traveling.
You can get 28% off on the blue color version of the Xiaomi 90 Minutes Spinner Wheel luggage suitcase, which normally comes bearing a price tag of $149.99 on GearBest. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, the 24-inch Xiaomi-branded suitcase can be yours for only $108.69. Apart from blue, you can choose from gray, white, and black color options.
Amp Up My Style
This category is likely to grab the attention of fashion conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend a fortune on the latest fad. Here you can find various products that can improve your style without burning a hole in your pocket.
For instance, you can get a 41% off on the stylish SKMEI 1155 Men LED digital quartz watch, which would normally set you back $15.18 on GearBest. With the discount, the coveted wristwatch is up for grabs for only $8.99.
However, note that the Flash Sale price will only be valid for 4 days. It is also worth noting that there were 794 pieces of the red color version left at the time of writing. The other available color versions include black, blue and golden.
Read More Books
If you love reading books, we have good news for you. GearBest is offering noteworthy discounts on numerous items that make reading more comfortable.
GearBest is handing out a 17% discount on the white color version of the Yeelight Minimalist E27 desk lamp which normally sells for $45.81 on the site. Likewise, you can get 19% off on the black-tinted E27 desk lamp and bring your grand total down to just $37.26.
If you’re looking for perfect gift ideas for your loved one, parents or your child, you can visit this link to check out rest of the categories. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the discount will be valid for a limited period of time and the coupon codes are likely to expire soon.
Fresh information that surfaced yesterday had revealed that the Nokia X6 could be the new phone that HMD Global may launch on the coming Friday. The handset is expected to arrive with a 5.8-inch display that will offer an aspect ratio of 19:9. Since phones like ASUS ZenFone 5Z, OPPO F7, OPPO R15, OPPO R15 Dream Mirror, Vivo V9, and Vivo X21 that offer 19:9 aspect ratio feature a notched screen like the Apple iPhone X, it is speculated that Nokia X6 could be the first Nokia branded phone with notched screen. Fresh renders of the alleged Nokia X6 sporting a notch have cropped up today to reveal what sort of design it will be arriving with.
The above image shows that the Nokia 6X with notched screen could be the first Nokia phone to offer highest screen-to-body ratio. The notch of the phone seems to be housing a selfie camera, an earpiece and some sensors. The side bezels of the phone appear quite narrow. The slightly thicker bottom bezel seems has the Nokia branding at the bottom-right corner, instead of its usual position of top-right corner.
The Nokia X6 smartphone is expected to slot itself between the Nokia 6 (2018) and Nokia 7 Plus smartphones that were launched at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech trade show in February this year. The following image that also shows that the rear side of the X6 resembles the Nokia 7 Plus as it features copper accents, vertically arranged Carl ZEISS branded dual camera setup and a fingerprint reader below it. The LED flash is placed below the dual camera setup on the X6, but it is positioned on the right side of the dual rear cameras of Nokia 7 Plus.
The base model of the Nokia X6 that is rumored to be priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$253) are likely to feature MediaTek Helio P60 SoC and 4 GB of RAM. The higher model of the X6 may include Snapdragon 636 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. This model is expected to be priced at 1,799 Yuan (~$285).
What do you think about the design of the Nokia X6? Share us your views by posting your comments below.
The Xiaomi Mi 5X will be succeeded by the Mi 6X later today through a launch event in China. The same smartphone is expected to debut as Mi A2 in markets outside of China. However, the only difference between the Mi 6X and Mi A2 could be that the latter may not feature MIUI skin. Here is all the information available on the launch event of Xiaomi Mi 6X:
Xiaomi Mi 6X Launch Event
The unveil event of the Xiaomi MI 6X will begin at 2PM CST (local time). Fans who are eagerly waiting for the launch of the Mi 6X can visit Xiaomi’s official website to watch the launch event of the Mi 6X. The web page for the launch event is already live with the placeholder, but the live stream will begin at the same time when the launch event kicks off.
Xiaomi Mi 6X Specs and Features
Xiaomi is expected to feature a 5.99-inch display that will offer an aspect ratio of 18:9 and Full HD+ 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 660 SoC with AIE will be powering the phone. The Xiaomi Mi 6X is expected to be available in multiple variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. Its 2,910 mAh battery is expected to support Quick Charge 3.0.
The dual camera setup of the Mi 6X is expected to include a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 20-megapixel secondary sensor. The frontside of the phone will be featuring a AI driven 20-megapixel selfie camera. Shown below are some of the potrait shots captured using the Mi 6X.
It is expected to run on Android 8.1 Oreo and the latest edition of MIUI 9 skin. Also, the handset will be preinstalled with Xiao AI smart assistant.
When it comes to appearance, the leaked photos and hands-on video of the Mi 6X suggest that its design will be almost similar to the Mi 5X. However, the only major change arriving on the Mi 6X is the inclusion of 18:9 aspect ratio screen and vertical dual rear cameras. Also, the Mi 6X will be lacking a 3.5mm audio jack. It will be available in color choices like Cherry Pink, Red Flame, Sand Gold, Glacier Blue and Black.
As far as pricing is concerned, the rumor mill has revealed that 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variants are respectively priced at 1,799 Yuan (~$285) and 1,999 Yuan (~$317) The pricing of the 128 GB storage model is not known.
Crammed with a broad range of gaming-centric features, Xiaomi’s first gaming phone dubbed Black Shark was launched in China earlier this month. The Chinese electronics and software giant targetted avid gamers who’ve been looking for a dedicated phone developed specifically bearing their lifestyle in mind.
The Xiaomi Black Shark gaming phone sports a big 5.99-inch LCD IPS FHD+ (2160 X 1080 pixels) display at a pixel density of 403 PPI (pixels per inch). It is housed in a robust aluminum alloy body, which is further enhanced by a curved glass screen. The phone even boasts a liquid cooling system.
If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the coveted gaming phone from Xiaomi, you’ve come to the right place. GizmoChina’s official shop, GIZTOP is currently selling the Black Shark for $599.
The Xiaomi Black Shark is an irresistible gaming phone under $600, considering that it comes with an array of jaw-dropping specs and features. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa Core 2.8GHz processor and it packs an Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood.
The black-tinted gaming phone houses a 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual camera setup with dual-LED and AF on the back. Up front, there’s a big 20-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
It runs Android 8.0 Oreo-based JOY UI and draws its juices from 3900mAh(Mini) – 4000mAh(Typ) battery. This built-in battery is equipped with QC3.0, and 18W Quick Charge features.
The power-packed Xiaomi-branded gaming phone is up for preorder in 6GB RAM/64GB ROM option On GIZTOP. But if you’re willing to shell out an extra $100, you can go for the bigger 8GB RAM/128GB ROM option.
You can visit this link in order to check out the full specification and buy the Xiaomi Black Shark gaming phone on GIZTOP. You can also buy other accessories including a tempered glass screen protector for $4.99 and soft TPU skin case for just $2.99 on the website.
UPDATE: Company has further confirmed that the OnePlus 6 Will Launch on May 16 in London and on May 17 in China and Mumbai.
There have been several rumours about OnePlus 6‘s launch date, with the most recent one claiming it to be on May 21. It turns out, this date wasn’t far off, as the Chinese company has just confirmed that the OnePlus 6 will meet us officially on May 17 in China. This finally puts a rest to the conflicting release dates suggested by different rumours in the past couple of weeks.
Now that the launch date is confirmed, we can finally focus on the other aspects of the device. The OnePlus 6 is confirmed to feature a glass body with round corners, different from the all metal design adorned by the previous flagships. This should also pave way for Wireless Charging support, a first for a OnePlus flagship device. The glass body has been reportedly selected among 70 different prototypes and the final product will feature 5 layers of nanotech coating to give a better feel of depth on the rear glass as compared to competitors.
OnePlus 6 Rear Glass Teaser
Coming to the specs, the OnePlus 6 is almost confirmed to feature a notch up front on its 6-inch AMOLED display. Other rumored specs of the device include Snapdragon 845, 3450mAh battery, 8GB RAM, 128GB / 256GB ROM options, and a 16+20MP rear dual cameras.
The OnePlus 6 release date in India was said to be May 18 according to a recent report from Money Control. With the official launch in China set for May 17, this date doesn’t seem to be far off. However, it is worth adding that OnePlus had officially reached out to us stating that this release date was false. So, we’ll have to wait for an official confirmation from the company for the India launch date of the OnePlus 6.
Note that the OnePlus 6’s China launch conference tickets will go on sale from April 27 at 10AM.
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The Q8 smartwatch is currently up for grabs for only $24.99. On the downside, there were only 73 pieces left and the promo is slated to end in 5 days. Aside from black, you can choose from white, silver, deep blue and golden color options.
Lining with this, you can buy the Original SJCAM SJ6 LEGEND 4K WiFi Action Camera at a discounted price of just $131.99. Note that GearBest is giving a 3% discount on the device’s original asking price of $135.88.
The GearBest New Arrivals promotion also offers big discounts on numerous other consumer electronic items such as action cameras, automobiles, and bikes. As if that weren’t enough, the site is rolling out massive discounts on numerous gaming and VR products as well.
The promotion will be valid for the remaining 65 pieces for 2 more days. Likewise, you can get 21% off on EUNI ES808 8 inch Tire 5.2Ah folding electric scooter, 13% off on SOOCAS / SOOCARE X3 Sonic electric toothbrush and other products at a slashed price.
