Carl Pei Deletes The Tweet About OnePlus 6 Which Confirms The Notch

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Mar 30, 2018

Huawei announced its flagship smartphones — Huawei P20 and P20 Pro earlier this week at a launch event in Paris, France. Now, the smartphones are being teased by the company to soon launch in India.

The company has released a teaser image on its website which reads “Coming Soon In India.” While Huawei has not clarified which device is coming to India, the ‘O’ in the teaser hints at P20 Pro’s triple camera sensor setup.

It is likely that both the smartphones will be exclusively available through Flipkart in India. Huawei has a partnership with online retailer Flipkart in India, which sells the majority of Huawei‘s devices on its marketplace.

The Huawei P20 comes with a 5.8-inch Full-HD+ FullView display with 2244 x 1080 pixels screen resolution while the P20 Pro features a 6.1-inch OLED Full-HD+ FullView display with 2240 x 1080 pixels screen resolution.

Under the hood, both the devices are powered by the company’s own HiSilicon Kirin 970 octa-core processor, coupled with a dedicated NPU (Neural Processing Unit). The Huawei P20 has 4GB of RAM, whereas the P20 Pro comes with 6GB RAM. Both phones have 128GB of onboard storage and support microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity.

As of the camera department, the P20 has a dual rear camera setup that includes a 12-megapixel RGB sensor along with a f/1.8 aperture and a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor along with a f/1.6 aperture. The Huawei P20 Pro, on the other hand, comes with a triple rear camera setup that has an 8-megapixel sensor with 3x optical zoom, which comes from a Leica telephoto lens, 40-megapixel RGB sensor, and a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor. On the front, both smartphones sport a 24.8-megapixel camera on the front.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C. The smartphones run on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system based EMUI 8.1. The smartphones also support Google ARCore and include a 360-degree Face Unlock feature.

While the Huawei P20 packs a 3,400mAh battery while the Huawei P20 Pro has 4,000mAh battery. Both support Huawei SuperCharge — a fast-charging technology that is touted to charge 58 percent of battery in just 30 minutes.

The expected price of these new smartphones for the Indian market hasn’t been revealed yet. However, considering the European pricing for the P20 series, it is expected to be in the high-end range.

Xiaomi Announces Mi TV 4C 50-Inch Model In China For 2,199 Yuan ($350)

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Mar 30, 2018

Along with the Mi TV 4S 55-inch model, Xiaomi has now announced a new model under its Mi TV 4C series. The new model is a 50-inch display variant which sits between the earlier launched 43-inch and 55-inch variants.

This new smart TV from the company will be available for pre-orders from 30th March until 2nd April and the first sale for the same is scheduled to take place on 3rd April.

The new 50-inch Mi TV 4C comes with ultra narrow edges and 4K HDR support. The 4K ultra-high-definition screen comes with 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution and, viewing angle of 178-degrees and 50Hz refresh rate. It has a dynamic response of 9.5 milliseconds and comes with direct type backlight.

It is powered by a 64-bit Cortex A53 quad-core processor which is clocked at 1.5Ghz along with Mali-450 750MHz GPU. It packs 2GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage. For enhanced audio experience, the TV also supports Dolby sound.

For connectivity, along with the AV, analog signal DTMB, it also comes with 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports, and 1 Ethernet port for wired internet connectivity. All the ports are mounted on the side, making it more convenient for usage.

On the software front, it is running Xiaomi’s own PatchWall user interface based on an Android operating system. The PatchWall interface from the company comes with artificial intelligence technology which can predict content preferences based on user history.

It comes with the company’s standard 11-button Bluetooth remote controller, which also supports voice-based search functionality.

Last year, Xiaomi had launched 43-inch and 55-inch models of the Mi TV 4C. While the 43-inch model packs 1GB RAM and 8 GB storage with Full HD support, the larger 55-inch model comes with 2GB RAM and 8GB internal storage with support for 4K HDR.

In China, the 43-inch model is priced at 1,849 Yuan (approx. $295) while the bigger 55-inch model is priced at 2,649 Yuan (approximately $422). The newly introduced 50-inch model is priced at 2,199 Yuan, which roughly converts to $350.

Xiaomi To Release Helio P60 Smartphone In Q2 2018

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 30, 2018

After the abysmal performance of the Helio X20 and X30 chips, MediaTek gave up on the flagship chipset segment and is now focused on manufacturing premium mid-range chips. The company recently announced the Helio P60 and a couple of other chipsets for mid-range smartphones. The Helio P60 seems to hold the Midas touch to turn things around for MediaTek. Indeed, things are starting to look up for MediaTek. The chipset was first utilised on the OPPO R15 smartphone which would go on sale in China on April 1. Now, there are indications that Xiaomi will utilise the Helio P60 chipset on its smartphone in the second quarter of the year.

The news comes from the Taiwanese supply chain and also includes that Vivo will launch an Helio P60-powered smartphone in Q2. This is a sign of recovery for MediaTek, considering that the trio of OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi rank among the top 5 phone manufacturers in China. Thus, the rate of usage per smartphone would be high. Only OPPO has the potential to steer things up considering it is the second largest phone maker in terms of market share and the R series is it highest-grossing series. Lenovo VP recently spoke glowingly about Helio P60 and so we may see a Lenovo model powered by the chip and so too, a Meizu phone with Helio P60. As a result, it is speculated that MediaTek’s revenue in Q2 could exceed 60 billion USD. It is also worthy of note that the Helio P70, another 12nm chipset by MediaTek will reportedly be used by Xiaomi on its smartphones.

As a reminder, the MediaTek Helio P60 is built on TSMC’s 12nm FinFET process which offers 15% reduction in power consumption over 14nm chips. The octa-core chip clocked at 2.0GHz uses four Cortex A73 cores with a 2.0GHz clock speed and four Cortex-A53 cores also clocked at 2.0GHz. It also boasts of a new Mali-G72 MP3 GPU clocked at 800MHz which Mediatek claims offers a 70% boost in game performance over previous generation P-series. Like other chip manufacturers, MediaTek has also included a dedicated processing unit called NeuroPilot that handles AI-related tasks on the device. It is two times more power efficient than using a GPU and has a processing performance of 280GMAC/s. NeuroPilot will handle tasks like deep-learning facial detection, object and scene identification, real-time beautification and AR/MR acceleration. The chipset also supports a dual camera setup up to 24MP + 16MP or a single camera with a 32MP sensor

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Mysterious 360 Mobiles Phone Running Snapdragon 670 Chip Spotted on GeekBench

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 30, 2018

A new 360 Mobiles smartphone model was recently spotted on benchmark app GeekBench database. The device was listed with the model number 1809-A01 and runs the yet to be announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 chipset. The Snapdragon 670 had earlier been benchmarked on GeekBench with a single core test score of 1844 and multi-core score of 5689 points.

According to leaked details, the Snapdragon 670 will be a 10nm chipset that will not be based on the classic big.LITTLE architecture. Instead of four low-end and four high-end CPU cores, the Snapdragon 670 will be featuring a combination of low-end hexa-core processor and dual-core high-end processor. The low-end cores called Kryo 300 Silver will deliver a maximum clocking speed of 2.6 GHz.

In this case, the 360 Mobiles model scored 1889 points on the single-core test and 5938 points on the multi-core test. The device is also listed as having 6GB of RAM onboard and runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS out of the box. Since the chipset listed as SDM 670 is yet to be released, the device may be a long way from becoming official.

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Buy Jumper EZbook 3L Pro Laptop For Only $239.99 On GeekBuying [Coupon Code]

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Get 30% Off On Jumper EZbook 3L Pro Laptop On GeekBuying

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Mar 30, 2018

The Jumper EZbook 3L Pro was launched in August, last year. As expected, the 14-inch laptop became an instant hit among gadget lovers. On the downside, it failed to grab the attention of cost-conscious buyers.

Bearing that in mind, GeekBuying is giving those buyers an opportunity to get their hands on the EZbook 3L Pro at a discounted price. In line with that, the site is currently offering a noteworthy 30% discount on the coveted laptop’s original asking price of $350.38.

As a result, you can now buy the EZbook 3L Pro laptop for only $244.99 on GeekBuying. The promo is currently valid for the silver color version of the laptop.

But if that’s still not a good enough reason for you to buy it, we’ll tell you exactly how can you get an additional discount without breaking much of a sweat. All you have to do is use coupon code ‘GKBJ89F’ to save an extra $40 at the time of checking out.

In other words, by applying the aforesaid coupon code, you can bring your grand total down to only $239.99. Despite bearing a lowered price tag, the EZbook 3L Pro laptop boasts an array of jaw-dropping specs and features.

Here’s a brief glimpse of what the device has to offer in terms of specs:

The EZbook 3L Pro packs a powerful Intel Apollo Lake N3450 processor, along with an Intel HD Graphics 500 GPU, under the hood. The device offers 6GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of SSD storage capacity.

It sports a big 14-inch IPS display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and 16:9 aspect ratio. Weighing in at 1.300 Kg, the laptop’s dimensions are 33.00 cm x 22.00 cm x 1.3 cm.

The EZbook 3L Pro draws its juices from a robust 9,600 mAh Li-ion Polymer battery. Furthermore, the device runs on Microsoft Windows 10, 64-bit operating system and comes with a single 2-megapixel Front-facing camera.

You can click here to check out the full specification and take advantage of the promo on GeekBuying before it comes to an end in 2 days. It is also imperative for you to bear in mind the coupon code is likely to expire soon.

Buy FreeCube Smart Modular DIY Kit For Only $99.99 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Get 23% Off On FreeCube Smart Modular DIY Kit On Banggood

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Mar 30, 2018

The Freecube DIY Modular Kit is ideal for gadget buffs that are looking for a multifunctional smart home entertainment system. The device boasts an array of useful features including Bluetooth speaker, LED sensor light, wireless charger + 4 AC / 3.1A USB Port and lots more.

You can now get your hands on the FreeCube Smart Modular DIY Kit by shelling out $129 on Banggood. Taking into consideration that the device makes smart life so simple, the aforesaid price tag seems justifiable.

However, if you’re not willing to shell out that kind of money or are simply looking to save a considerable amount of money, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll tell you exactly how you can save $30 on this Modular DIY Kit without breaking much of a sweat.
All you have to do is use coupon code ‘FREE30’ at the time of checking out to bring your grand total down to just $99.99. This is a considerable 23% reduction in the device’s original quoted price.

However, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that the coupon code is likely to expire soon. You can head straight to this link in order to use the coupon code.

Get Up To 50% Off On Smartphones; Unbelievable Bundle Deals And Lots More On GeekBuying

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Check Out The Recently Started Mobile Mania Promo On GeekBuying

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Mar 30, 2018

If you’re a smartphone enthusiast looking to get your hands on a high-end phone without emptying your pocket, look no further. The recently kicked off Mobile Mania promo on GeekBuying features a slew of heavily discounted mobile phones. Let’s delve straight into the details.

50% Off

This category comprises smartphones that you can buy at a discounted price for a limited period of time. Among other smartphones included in this section, you can buy the Meizu M5 Note smartphone by shelling out just $148.99.
GeekBuying is giving a massive 60% discount on the phone’s original asking price of $374.76. On the downside, this discount which is valid for the 4GB RAM/64GB ROM version of the M5 Note will be ending soon.

Best Sellers

Here you can find some of the most purchased mobile phones on GeekBuying. But that’s not all. The site is currently selling these well-received devices for a reduced price.

Lining with that, GeekBuying is offering a noteworthy 56% discount on the Blackview BV6000S smartphone, which sells for US$ 264.91 on the site. Buyers have an opportunity to buy this rugged smartphone for only $115.99.

The aforesaid discount is valid for the black color version of the BV6000S smartphone. This promo is slated to end in 5 days.

Bundle Deals

This section features smartphones that are paired with other accessories that you can buy at a lowered price. For instance, GeekBuying is giving 39% off on China Mobile A3s smartphone, which normally bears a price tag of $108.99.

Apart from being able to buy the A3s smartphone for just $65.99, you also get 1 soft case and 1 tempered glass as part of this Package B Gold bundle deal. Alternatively, you can go or Package B Silver option and get 28% off.

You can visit this link in order to check out rest of the deals and take advantage of GeekBuying Mobile Mania promo before it ends on April 3.

Moto Z3 Play Case Render Leak Shows Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor

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Mar 30, 2018

While most of the smartphone manufacturers have already launched their flagship smartphones, Lenovo-owned Motorola is yet to launch its phone.

Earlier, the company’s lineup of upcoming smartphones got leaked, which included Moto Z3 series, Moto E5 lineup and the Moto G6 series. Now, from the Moto Z3 lineup, the Moto Z3 Play’s case renders have leaked online, showing us the phone’s design. Motorola has decided to retain the modular design.

The form factor of the smartphone is similar to its predecessor but the mod connectors seem to have been expanded. However, we expect that the phone will work with older mods, as well as the new ones that the company launches.

One of the major change in terms of design is the location of the fingerprint sensor. The company has moved the fingerprint sensor from the front to the side of the phone. This could be because of the full-screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio, which covers the major portion of the front panel.

The phone will come with a dual camera setup at the back, along with an LED flash. The camera module is placed in the company’s unique ring-type design. On the bottom side, there’s a USB Type-C port but Motorola has decided to ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack.

According to the rumors, the smartphone could be launched towards the beginning of summer. Earlier, it was reported that apart from Moto Z3 and Z3 Play, there will be a third model in the lineup that will have the most advanced specs compared to the other models. All devices will be running Android Oreo out-of-the-box.

Previous reports have indicated that the Moto Z3 Play could feature a 6-inch Full HD+ display with screen resolution of 2220 x 1080 pixels. The phone was spotted at FCC with model number XT-1929, which revealed that it is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 636 processor, along with 4GB RAM.

Motorola is currently gearing up to launch the Moto G6 and Moto E5 series smartphones. The Moto G6 lineup includes Moto G6, G6 Plus, and G6 Play while the Moto E5 series includes Moto E5, E5 Plus, and E5 Pro. While the company has not yet revealed launch dates, these phones are expected to get unveiled in the coming weeks.

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Get Up To 50% Off On Mobiles On GearBest

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Get Discounts On Phones, Smartwatch Phones & Phone Accessories On GearBest

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Mar 30, 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a high-end smartphone, phablet or other mobile devices without spending a fortune, we have good news for you. GearBest is currently giving up to 50% discount on top selling mobiles.

You can now take advantage of the promo and buy select phones, smartwatch phone, and phone accessories at best-ever prices. The promo has been divided into multiple categories in a bid to facilitate the search process.

First off, the site is offering specific discounts on mobile phones manufactured by leading handset makers such as Blackview and Leagoo. For instance, you can get a 9% off on Blackview mobile phone in the form of a coupon code that is directly sent to your account. The coupon will be valid for just 24 hours after receiving.

MONSTER FLASH SALE

This category comprises heavily discounted smartphones and phablets. Apart from a slew of other well-received devices, you can buy the UmiDigi S2 Pro 4G phablet for a Flash Sale price of $309.99.

This is a 24% reduction in the device’s original asking price. It’s worth noting that it normally sells for $409.85 on GearBest. The Flash Sale price will be valid for the remaining 41 pieces of the black color version and 49 pieces of the red color version of the phablet for 3 days.

ULTIMATE BRANDS

This section of the promo features mobile devices manufactured by Xiaomi, Elephone, Cubot and other popular tech companies.

TOP 6 BESTSELLERS

You can buy 6 most purchased smartphones at a slashed price in this category. For instance, you can get 24% off on the Xiaomi Mi A1 4G phablet which normally sells for $275.63 on GearBest.

Thanks to this discount, you can now buy the black color version of the phablet by shelling out just $209.99. The site is also giving 25% discount on the gold-tinted Mi A1 phablet which brings its normal quoted price down to just $199.99.

MOBILE PHONES

This section is crammed with mobile devices manufactured by Vernee, Ulefone, HomTom and other tech firms. GearBest is offering a considerable discount on select handsets featured in this category.

In line with that, the site is giving 18% off on Vernee Thor Plus 4G phablet which usually carries a price sticker of $178.85 on GearBest. For a limited period of time, buyers have an opportunity to get their hands on the device for only $145.99.

SMART WATCH PHONES

GearBest is giving smartwatch phone enthusiasts something to cheer about by offering discounts on a myriad of smartwatch phones and other cool accessories featured in this segment. There’s a 26% discount on the U8 smartwatch which sells for $11.36 on GearBest.
As a result, you can now buy it for only $8.44. However, this Flash Sale price will be valid for just 3 days and there were only 155 pieces left at the time of writing.

OVERSEAS DEALS

This segment has further been split into 5 subcategories each comprising various discounted items. You can get 13% off on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 phablet in #1 Deal section.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, the Redmi Note 4 can be yours for just $189.99. But it’s worth noting that the device is likely to retain its original asking price as soon as the promo comes to an end.

You can click here to check out all the mobile devices that are currently available at a lowered price on GearBest. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the promo is slated to end soon.

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Facebook Is Reportedly Delaying Its Smart Speaker Launch Amid Data Crisis

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Mar 29, 2018

Last month, we reported that social media giant Facebook is gearing up to launch its own smart speakers. Now, according to the new reports, the company could be delaying the launch of its smart speakers amid data crisis.

Facebook was reportedly going to announce its smartphone speakers at its developers’ conference in May and launch the full product in the fall. But, the company is currently facing public outrage over its data privacy practices. According to the sources, Facebook is taking time for deeper review in order to ensure that they make the right trade-offs regarding user data.

The company’s connected speakers will come with digital-assistant and video-chat capabilities and are said to be the part of Facebook’s plan to become more intimately involved with users’ everyday social lives using artificial intelligence.

As per the reports, the US-based social media giant will be launching two smart speakers — “Fiona” and “Aloha”. Aloha, which is said to be the larger of the two, is expected to come with a 15-inch touchscreen, along with facial and voice recognition. However, very little is known about Fiona, which is supposedly coming with a Siri-like voice assistant.

Previous reports have suggested that the display panel will come from LG Display, and both units will be assembled by contract manufacturer Pegatron. Facebook has also reportedly signed music licensing deals with Sony and Universal Music to provide content.

Facebook is following the path forged by Amazon.com Inc. with the launch of its Echo in-home smart speakers. Amazon‘s smart speakers come with virtual voice assistant which can be used to control smart appliances as well as to perform various tasks.

Along with Amazon, Google has also entered the smart speakers market in 2016 with Google Home and brought its personal voice assistant Google Assistant into the mainstream. One of the latest entrants in the market is Apple with the recent launch of Apple Homepod which is also one of the most expensive units yet.

While Facebook is reportedly delaying the launch of its smart speaker, reports indicate that the company still plans to launch the devices later this year.

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Meizu Patents New Fingerprint Recognition Method For Full-Screen Phones

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Mar 29, 2018

Huawei’s Porsche Design Mate RS comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner in addition to a rear-mounted one. While most manufacturers will still continue to release phones with the latter design, a few models will come with an in-display fingerprint scanner. A published patent shows Meizu’s take on the in-display fingerprint scanner is quite different from what we have seen in other phones.

According to the patent’s description, the sensors that detect the fingerprint are located around the bezels and not beneath the main screen. There are multiple ultrasonic sensors located around the bezels that sense touch from a user.

If the phone is locked and a user touches the bezels, the ultrasonic sensors send info to the processor controlling the fingerprint sensor. This processor then communicates with the phone to detect the fingerprint pattern recorded by the sensors and see if it matches what is in the database. If it matches, the phone is then unlocked.

In the image provided, the areas marked “H” are where the ultrasonic sensors are located. As you can see they go around the display, so irrespective of where you place a registered finger, the sensors should detect it.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S vs Huawei P20 Pro: Best Flagships From China!

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 29, 2018

Mi Mix 2S and P20 Pro are the best smartphones ever released by Xiaomi and Huawei, respectively. They are incredibly powerful flagships and they are going to rival Samsung Galaxy S9 and iPhone X which are the most expensive devices in the market. Given that it is hard to judge which one is the best Chinese phone as they got similar specs, we published this comparison which will allow you to acknowledge the most important differences between them. After reading this Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S vs Huawei P20 Pro comparison, you should be able to understand which one fits your needs, at least on paper.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S vs Huawei P20 Pro

	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S	Huawei P20 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	150.9 x 74.9 x 8.1 mm, 191 grams	155 x 73.9 x 7.8 mm, 180 grams
DISPLAY	5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.1 inches, 1080 x 2244p (Full HD+), 408 ppi, 18.5:9 ratio, AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz	HiSilicon Kirin 970, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.0 Oreo, MIUI 9.5	Android 8.1 Oreo, EMUI 8.1
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 12 MP f/1.8 + f/2.4 5 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 40 + 20 + 8 MP f/1.8 + f/1.6 + f/2.4 24 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3400 mAh 20W Fast charging (Quick Charge 3.0)	4000 mAh Fast Charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Qi wireless charging	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, IP67 rating

Both Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S and Huawei P20 Pro have an outstanding design made of premium materials (ceramic back + metal frame on the former and glass back + metal frame on the latter). While the first has a tri-bezel-less display with a higher screen-to-body ratio, the second takes inspiration from iPhone X as it has a notch, and it also offers a fingerprint reader on the front side. While the design of Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is more original, Huawei P20 Pro should have a better display thanks to the AMOLED technology which usually shows more brilliant colors and deeper blacks. On the other hand, performances should be better on the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S as it offers a more advanced Snapdragon 845 SoC paired with up to 8 GB of RAM.

DONT MISS: Huawei P20 Hands-On Review

According to the famous platform DxOMark, Huawei P20 Pro is the best camera phone ever released and, even though Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is in the top 10, it does not reach the level of its opponent in terms of photo and video quality. Huawei P20 Pro is the first flagship smartphone with a triple camera and a 40 MP main sensor co-engineered with Leica. It supports OIS, hybrid zoom up to 5x and laser autofocus. Its 24 MP selfie camera is better than Mi Mix 2s’ front snapper as well. Given that the battery has a much higher capacity (4000 vs 3400 mAh) and AMOLED displays usually have lower energy consumption, Huawei P20 Pro should also offer a way higher battery life. Note that only the Mi Mix 2S will support wireless charging, while P20 Pro is the only model which offers water-resistance (IP67).

DONT MISS: Huawei P20 Pro Hands on Review: A Very Impressive Smartphone with 3 Cameras!

Huawei P20 Pro is better than Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S, but the latter will be sold at a more affordable price. While P20 Pro has been launched globally with a price tag of €899/$1150, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S starts from just €428/$530 in China.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S vs Huawei P20 Pro: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S

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Performance should be amazing
Affordable price
Wireless charging
Nice design

CONS

No micro SD slot

Huawei P20 Pro

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Great display
Awesome camera
Big battery
Water-resistant

CONS

Expensive price tag

LG G7 Appears In All Its Splendor Enclosed In An Olixar Case

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 29, 2018

Unlike previous years, LG has decided not to unveil its most important flagship at Mobile World Congress. Instead, it launched two upgraded versions of LG V30 with AI: V30S ThinQ and V30S+ ThinQ. But this does not mean that the G7 will not see the light of day: it has just been delayed. We saw multiple leaks which showed us the details of its design and now, some renders published by the case manufacturer Olixar are showing it almost completely. The display has a notch, just like the iPhone X.

After Asus, Huawei took inspiration from Apple and joined the notch club. While side bezels of LG G7 are narrower than the ones of iPhone X, the ones on the top and bottom of the devices seem to be thicker. We still do not know if the handset will sport an LCD or an OLED display, but according to recent rumors, there will be two different variants of the LG G7 with different panels, so users will be able to choose.

The backplate of the flagship, which seems to be made of glass, houses a dual camera in a vertical configuration. There is also a LED flash and a laser autofocus on the left, while under the dual camera there is a classic fingerprint reader. It is not a very original design, but it is beautiful without any doubt. At the moment, we still do not know when LG G7 will be officially announced. But we are sure that it will be a powerful flagship. We expect it to come with the octa-core Snapdragon 845, which is actually the best SoC ever released by Qualcomm. It can run at a max frequency of 2.9 GHz and it also sports a dedicated module for AI.

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DJI Unveils Zenmuse XT2: The First Drone Camera With Thermal Imaging

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 29, 2018

DJI and FLIR are going to revolutionize the world of drones with a very innovative product. The two companies have just unveiled Zenmuse XT2, a unique camera never seen on a drone until now. We are talking about an incredible dual vision camera which supports thermal imaging. It is composed of two sensors: a normal camera and a thermal sensor. The main CMOS 1/1.7″ sensor has a resolution of 12 MP and it can record 4K videos.

The main camera sensor and the thermal sensor can work together in order to show a classic view and a thermal view of the surroundings. In detail, the camera shows real-time thermal video enhanced with visible spectrum definition, exceptional thermal clarity to highlight exactly where the problem is, easier target identification without compromising temperature data and a high image quality with no need for separate photos or reports to perfectly understand the situation.

DJI Zenmuse XT2 also supports real-time view (FPV) for both sensors. The feature can be accessed via an Android app called DJI Pilot starting from today, while the iOS app will be called DJI XT Pro and it will be officially available starting from April. DJI Zenmuse XT2 is compatible with drones from the M200 Series and M600 Pro.

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Xiaomi Launches Yet Another Mijia Electric Shaver

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Mar 29, 2018

In the span of six months, Xiaomi has launched two electric shavers under its Mijia platform. Last year it launched the Mijia Electric Shaver and just a week ago, it also announced the Smate Electric Shaver. Today, it has announced a third one, which is also called the Mijia Electric Shaver.

You might be wondering why it is announcing a new electric shaver barely a week after it announced one. They are actually quite different. The first Mijia Electric Shaver and the Smate Electric Shaver has a foil razor while the new one uses rotary razors. So if you are a fan of rotary shavers, this one is for you.

For the Mijia Rotary Electric Shaver, Xiaomi has partnered with Remington (parent company – Spectrum Brands). Remington is a popular brand known for its shavers and clippers and has yars of experience.

Each rotating razor of the Mijia Electric Shaver has a double-circular knife and double-blade design. The 360° motion of the razors makes it easy to shave hairs located at the corners of your face. The electric shaver has an IP67 rating, so its safe for use in the shower. It also supports wet and dry shaving methods.

The blades are supplied by Japan’s JFE company and the knives are supplied by Sweden’s SANDVIK company. Japan’s MABUCHI MOTOR supplied the electric motor found in the shaver. The shaver has a cutting speed of 3.9 m/s.

The Mijia Electric Shaver has a travel lock feature to prevent it from accidentally starting itself when not in use. It also has an indicator that will alert you when the shaver needs to be cleaned due to an accumulation of hair or when the shaver has a fault.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon 845) Shows Up On Geekbench

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Mar 29, 2018

With the Galaxy S9 and S9+ out of the way, the Galaxy Note 9 is the next flagship we are looking forward to. The successor to the Galaxy Note8 is expected to come with some of the same features as the Galaxy S9/S9+ such as the processor. The Snapdragon 845 variant has been seen on Geekbench.

The phone was benchmarked yesterday as the Samsung SM-N960U which indicates it is the North American version. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo and has 6GB of RAM. Since this is the US version, it is no surprise that there is a Snapdragon 845 processor powering it.

The Galaxy Note 9 scored 2190 points in the single-core score and 8806 points in the multi-core score. These scores are similar to that of the recently announced Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s which is also powered by a Snapdragon 845.

Honor 7C High-End Variant With 4GB RAM And 64GB Storage To Go On Sale In China Tomorrow

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Mar 29, 2018

Earlier this month, Huawei’s sub-brand from budget smartphone, Honor, launched its Honor 7C smartphone. The budget smartphone was launched in two variants — one with 3GB RAM and another with 4GB RAM.

Now, the company has announced that it will start selling the high-end variant of the phone in China from tomorrow, which comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The standard edition with 3GB RAM went on sale on 13th March.

The Honor 7C’s high-end variant is priced at 1299 Yuan (approximately $206) and will go on sale from 30th March at 10:08 AM local time in China. The smartphone will be available in four color options — Black, Red, Blue, and Gold.

The smartphone flaunts a 5.99-inch TFT LCD IPS HD+ display with 1440 x 720 pixels screen resolution. The device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz, with integrated Adreno 506 GPU. This is the same chipset that is used in Vivo V7 Plus and Xiaomi Redmi 5.

The device packs 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB. It also comes with a fingerprint sensor on the back of the device for added security.

In the camera department, the smartphone comes with a dual camera setup at the rear. It comprises of a 13MP + 2MP camera sensors. At the front, the Honor 7C packs an 8MP selfie shooter with the display acting as a smart soft light which illuminates for brighter selfies.

Furthermore, the phone runs on the latest EMUI 8.0, which is based on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box. The device drives power from a 3,000mAh battery which is optimized to provide longer battery life.

Huawei Enjoy 8 Official: Features FullView Display, Snapdragon 430 SoC & Dual Cameras

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Mar 29, 2018

Just a few days after the launch of the P20 series in Paris, Huawei has returned to China to take the wraps of the new Enjoy 8 smartphone.

The Enjoy 8 is a much more affordable smartphone compared to the three phones Huawei launched this week but that difference in price also means a significant difference in features.

Huawei Enjoy 8 Design

The Huawei Enjoy 8 comes in two different designs. Of the four color variants announced, three of them have a smooth non-reflective finish while the fourth has a design similar to that of the Honor 9. Surprisingly, they all have the same price tag.

The front of the phone wears a new look too compared to the Enjoy 7. It now sports a larger display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and is covered in 2.5D glass.

Specs

The Huawei Enjoy 8 has a 5.99” 1440 x 720 display. It is powered by a Snapdragon 430, an upgrade from the Snapdragon 425 of the Enjoy 7. It is available in 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB variants.

There are now dual cameras on the rear. One is a 13MP sensor and the other is a 2MP sensor for capturing depth of field details. The front camera is an 8MP sensor with soft light.

The Enjoy 8 has a triple card slot which lets you use two nano SIMs and a MicroSD card (256GB max) at the same time. There is Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5mm audio jack, and a MicroUSB port for connectivity. It also has a rear mounted fingerprint scanner and support for face unlock.

Under its hood is a 3000mAh battery and it runs EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box.