Honor has officially confirmed that the Honor 7A (Honor Play 7A) will launch on April 2. The successor to the Honor 6A (6A Pro Europe) will come with big upgrades with respect to the design and specs.
An official poster hints at features like dual rear cameras, face unlock, and stereo speakers. Stereo speakers is a big deal since the Honor 7A is expected to be an affordable phone. The phone may also have AR features.
READ MORE: Honor 9 and V9 Will Soon Get Face Unlock, Says Honor President
With the OnePlus 5T permanently out of stock in North America, fans of the brand are more anxious for the launch of the OnePlus 6. The upcoming phone is said to have surfaced on Geekbench, revealing a few key specs.
The phone is benchmarked as the NS NS P7819 which is different from the OnePlus A*** style of previous OnePlus models. It runs Android 8.1 oreo and is powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor. It also has 6GB of RAM.
Benchmark scores are 2535 and 8632 for single-core and multi-core respectively. These are similar to the scores of the Mi MIX 2s, another Snapdragon 845 phone scheduled to launch tomorrow.
READ MORE: OnePlus Holds Open Ear Forum In Hamburg, Lists Possible Camera Features Coming This year
OPPO F7 that has been designed for selfie lovers is the first smartphone to feature a 25-megapixel selfie camera. The other notable features of the F7 are the different AI capabilities of the front camera, impressive 19:9 full screen design, the latest Helio P60 chipset and 6 GB of RAM.
The OPPO F7 that features a glossy glass rear. It can be availed in colors like Solar Red and Moonlight Silver. There is a special Diamond Black edition that has a triangular cut pattern that gives it a premium appeal. The handset measures 158 x 75.3 x 7.5mm and it weighs 158 grams.
The OPPO F7 is fitted with a Super Full Screen LTPS IPS TFT display of 6.23 inches that supports 19:9 aspect ratio. The screen produces FHD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and delivers a screen-to-body ratio of 88 percent.
Software HDR can capture three separate images that are over-exposed, normal and under-exposed and then superimpose them to generate bright and clear images. The hardware sensor HDR of the 25-megapixel Sony IMX576 camera with f/2.0 aperture is even better that can not only function similarly but also generate images with higher clarity and brightness. This allows the OPPO F7 to capture natural looking selfie shots with real-life same color production.
The Smart AI recognition driven front camera can scan more than 296 facial spots which includes key parts like T-zone, U-zone and eyes to capture amazing selfie shots. It even enhances other areas like neck and arms.
The OPPO AI technology can remember selfie editing preferences of the user to capture images with same settings that were used while shooting previous shots. Also, OPPO AI’s can enhance photos considering aspects like gender, age, skin tone and skin type.
The Vivid Mode makes it possible for the front camera to shoot naturally beautiful face shots against color production for the outfits and background. The other AI features available on the OPPO F7 include AR stickers and AI album.
The rear side of the phone features an f/1.8 aperture 16-megapixel snapper. The AI screen recognition feature available on the dual rear cameras can capture enhanced shots by identifying 16 different scenes and objects such as grass, indoor, sky, food, snow, sunset, night, light, dog, cat, portrait, baby, firework, beach, scenery and text. Other features of the rear camera include portrait mode and vivid mode.
The OPPO F7 is powered by 2.2 GHz MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core processor that is accompanied by 4 GB of RAM on the 64 GB storage model. There is a 128 GB storage variant too that houses 6 GB of RAM. It features a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card. Itis fueled by a 3,400mAh battery that offers 33.5 hours of continuous music playback, 13.4 hours of continuous video playback and 8.3 hours of continuous gaming. The AI battery management on the OPPO F7 reads and identifies the usage pattern and accordingly adjusts the battery power.
The OPPO F7 is loaded with the latest ColorOS 5.0which is nothing but a customized version of the newest Android 8.1 Oreo OS. It brings along full screen multi-tasking through gestures better navigation experience on the large-sized display of the OPPO F7. The ColorOS has a password protected folder for storing sensitive data. An Indian theme is included on the phone. For security, it features facial unlock and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The other features of the OPPO F7 are dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, microUSB 2.0, USB OTG and GPS. It lacks support for NFC.
The OPPO F7 featuring 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage that is priced at Rs. 21,990 (~$339) can be availed in Solar Red, Moonlight Silver and Diamond Black color options. On the other side, the 128 GB OPPO F7 with 6 GB of RAM be bought in Solar Red and Diamond Black colors has a price tag of Rs. 26,990 (`$416).
Read More: OPPO R15, R15 Dream Mirror Officially Launched With 2,999 Yuan (`$473) and 3,299 Yuan (`$520)
OPPO will be carrying out a flash sale for OPPO F7 both online and offline for only one of 2nd April. It will be exclusively available online through Flipkart and its offline stores. The launch offers for the OPPO F7 are 5 percent cash back for ICICI credit card users, zero-percent EMI, one-year free replacement and 100 GB free 4G data and Rs. 1,200 cash back through Reliance Jio. The first sale of the phone will begin on April 9.
As part of its current Flash Sale, GearBest is giving a considerable 31% discount on the original selling price of the Xiaomi Mi Ultra Short throw 5000 Projector. Let’s check out the details.
Touted as the world’s first ultra-short projector, the Xiaomi Mi Laser Projector adopts an ALPD (advanced laser display) technology capable of delivering up to 150 inches of full HD quality images in 50cm. Moreover, the product life is up to an impressive 20,000 hours.
But if that’s not a good enough reason for you to buy it, we’ll tell you exactly how can you save more money on this already discounted Mi Ultra Short throw 5000 ANSI Lumens Laser Projector on GearBest.
Getting an extra discount on this high-tech product is simple. Just use coupon code ‘XMLPP’ at the time of checking out in order to bring your subtotal down to just $1839.
The Flash Sale price will be valid for only 2 days and there were just 74 pieces left at the time of writing. You can click here to take advantage of the promo and uses the coupon code before it expires.
There have been sightings of cases and renders said to be of the Xiaomi Mi 6X but there has been no official confirmation of the device’s existence until today. The Xiaomi Mi 6X has been seen on TENAA and true to previous leaks, it does look familiar.
The Mi 6X which has model number M1804D2SE sports a 5.99” display powered by a 2910mAh battery. Its dimensions are given as 158.88 × 75.54 × 7.3 mm.
With respect to design, the Mi 6X shares a striking resemblance to the Redmi Note 5 Pro (Redmi Note 5 in China). It has the same vertically arranged dual rear cameras and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The only difference is the U-antennas reminiscent of the Mi 5X/Mi A1.
[envira-gallery id=”181414″]The Xiaomi Mi 6X Xiaomi is shown in the popular red color of the Mi 5X but there should be other color variants at launch. The front of the phone is black and a camera and earpiece is visible at the top of the device.
The rest of the specs are unknown. We also do not know when Xiaomi will officially announce it. However, the big question is if it will have an Android One version.
READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi Dual-Unit Half-Ear Headphones Launched, Priced at 69 Yuan (~$10)
As part of its latest Lightning Sale promo, LightInTheBox is giving a massive 52% discount on H96 Max TV Box for a limited period of time. The Chinese online retail company lets you choose from a broad range of power adapters such as EU adapter, AU adapter, US adapter, and UK adapter.
The Lightning Sale discount is valid for all the aforesaid power adapters. But that’s not all. You can even earn additional 1% cash rewards.
The H96 Max is powered by an RK3328 Quad-Core 64bit Cortex-A53 processor, and it offers 4GB RAM and a hearty 32GB ROM. Moreover, it packs a Penta-Core Mali-450 Up to 750 Mhz+ GPU (graphics processing unit), under the hood.
The device runs on Android 7.1 Nougat operating system and supports a broad range of audio formats such as WMA, MP3, ACC/ACC+, CD, AC3, and ACC. With a 4K video format resolution, the H96 Max supports a slew of video formats including MKV, M2A, 4K, M3V, 1080P, RMVB, MP4, RM, and WMV as well.
You can head straight to this link in order to check out the full specification. However, it is imperative for you to bear in mind that the promo is on the verge of wrapping up. There were 200 pieces remaining for Lightning Sale at the time of writing.
The long-awaited Xiaomi Mi Note 2 4G phablet was made available to the public in November 2016. As expected, the device propelled to skyrocketing popularity among gadget buffs.
On the downside, the Mi Note 2 failed to grab the attention of the cost-conscious buyers who weren’t willing to shell out a lot of money for a phablet. But that’s about to change.
If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the Xiaomi-branded phablet without emptying your pocket, we have good news for you. GearBest is currently offering an exceptional 24% off on the device’s original asking price for a limited period of time.
The aforesaid discount is valid for the 4GB RAM/64GB ROM variant of the Mi Note 2. Nevertheless, you can choose from a broad range of sizes and color options such as black, photo black and silver.
Under the hood, the Xiaomi-made tablet packs a powerful Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 processor, along with an equally robust Adreno 530 graphics processing unit. It offers 4GB of RAM coupled with 64GB of non-expandable internal memory.
The device runs on MIUI 8.0/ 8.2 based Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) operating system. It draws its juices from a built-in Li-Ion 4070 mAh battery,
On the photography front, the Mi Note 2 phablet sports a massive 22.56-megapixel rear-mounted camera and an 8-megapixel front shooter for selfies. Furthermore, the device boasts an array of awe-inspiring features such as geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, and panorama.
In order to take advantage of the Flash Sale, which is slated to end in 6 days, you just need to visit this link. It’s also worth noting that there were just 293 pieces remaining for the Flash Sale.
With the Meizu E3 out of the way, the focus is now on the Meizu 15. The anniversary edition flagship is expected to come in three variants which have been spotted on TENAA.
The three devices are listed as the Meizu M891Q, Meizu M881M, and the Meizu M871Q which we believe are the Meizu 15 Plus, Meizu 15, and Meizu 15 Lite respectively.
The Meizu 15 Plus has a 5.95” display. It packs a 3430mAh battery and measures 153.8 × 78.25 × 7.25 mm. It runs an undisclosed version of Android and has dual SIM support.
[envira-gallery id=”181386″]Images provided show the phone has dual rear cameras. The cameras are stacked vertically and sit in the middle of the phone. There is also a ring flash below the setup. Power button is on the right and volume control buttons sit on the left.
Up in front, the phone has slightly smaller bezels. The front facing camera sits at the center of the top bezel and the bottom is home to a circular home button. This likely doubles as a fingerprint scanner.
The Meizu 15 packs a smaller 5.46” display along with a smaller 2940mAh battery. The dimensions are also smaller at 143 × 72 × 7.25 mm.
[envira-gallery id=”181383″]The design is identical to that of the Meizu 15 Plus with the only difference being the gold brushed metal back instead of black. However, the front of the phone is black too with the same circular home button.
The Meizu 15 Lite has the same 5.46” screen as the Meizu 15 but it is possible the resolution is lower. It has a slightly bigger battery too (3000mAh/3050mAh) and measures 143.62 × 72.38 × 7.5 mm.
The significant difference is in the design and camera. The rear is home to a single camera but it has the same ring LED flash. The back is metal with a matte gold finish and visible U-antenna lines at the top and bottom.
[envira-gallery id=”181382″]The front of the Meizu 15 Lite is white but it shares the same design as the other two. The white bezels lets us see that there is an earpiece at the top of the camera. It is a very thin slit positioned at the edge of the frame which explains why we didn’t see it on the other two.
The SIM tray and power button are on the right and the volume control buttons are on the left.
READ MORE: Hands-on Photos Of Meizu E3 & Kumamon Travel Set
Black Shark Technology Incorporated, a newly formed smartphone manufacturing company, which is backed by Xiaomi, is gearing up to launch its first gaming smartphone. The upcoming smartphone, which is expected to be named Black Shark, has already been leaked online.
While the previous leaks surrounding the Black Shark gaming smartphone had suggested that the phone will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 processor, the company has now officially confirmed this.
The company has released a poster of the upcoming smartphone which mentions that the Black Shark gaming smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm‘s flagship Snapdragon 845 SoC to provide a smoother gaming experience. This is the same chipset that is powering almost all of the flagship smartphones launched this year.
In addition to this, last week, the company had revealed that the phone will come with “Shark Space” — a feature that is similar to the Game Center feature.
Recently, Black Shark’s chief executive officer announced a lucky draw contest on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. As a part of the contest, the company will select 3 lucky winners on 30th March who will then receive Black Shark gaming smartphone.
The previously leaked specs suggest that the phone will feature a Full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio and 2160 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. It will pack 8GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage but we expected the device to have a microSD card slot, allowing users to further expand the storage capacity on the phone. We are also expecting either 64GB storage model or 128GB internal storage variant as well.
The device is expected to be running on Android 8.0 (Oreo) operating system out-of-the-box. While there is no more information available at this time regarding the phone’s display, the phone might come with a 120Hz display in order to compete with the Razer Phone that was released last year.
Read More: Nubia Gaming Phone Tipped To Hit The Stands This April, New Renders Leak
The company recently signed a cooperation agreement with JD.com for sales and promotions. With the company revealing the phone’s specifications, organizing contests, and forming partnerships for the phone, it seems that the official launch date of the Black Shark gaming smartphone is not far away.
GearBest is on the verge of becoming the leader in electronic resale in China after just 4 years in the market. In a bid to mark this success with a red letter, the company is rolling out unbelievable discounts on a broad range of products.
The GearBest 4th Anniversary celebration which kicked off on Tuesday, March 20 is crammed with all sorts of epic discounts. Moreover, buyers can get up to 50% off on a lot of products.
Starting from Monday, March 26th to April 2nd the site will be selling several products at unbeatable prices. Apart from that, ‘GearBest Gives Thanks’ promo is lined up to start from April 2nd and will come to an end on April 9th.
Supersize Your Savings
If your order exceeds $80, you can get $2 discount by using coupon code ‘GB4th$2.’ Likewise, if your order exceeds $300, you can save $6 simply by applying ‘GB4th$6’ at the time of checking out.
Anniversary Flash Sale
You can get lowest prices on a slew of limited stock items featured in this category at 02:00 UTC and 09:00 UTC. For instance, you can receive 24% off on the $381.43 selling price of Xiaomi Mi Note 2 4G phablet and buy the device by spending only $289.44.
The promo is slated to come to an end in 6 days. Moreover, there were just 295 pieces left at the time of writing.
Elite Bestsellers List
This section features several items that you can buy at a heavily slashed price. The CUBOT X18 Plus 4G phablet which normally sells for $193.14 on GearBest is now available for a Flash Sale price of $139.99 on the site.
This is a considerable 28% reduction in the device’s original asking price. The discount is valid for the black as well as the blue color version of the X18 Plus tablet.
The aforesaid Flash Sale price will be valid for 4 days. There were 191 pieces still remaining for the Flash Sale.
Super Category Sale
You can get up to 50% discount on top selling mobiles in this category. Much to the delight of cost-conscious smartphone lovers, you can now buy a Xiaomi-branded cellphone for less than $90 and a top-notch smartphone under $10. The promo will be valid only today, March 26.
King Of Brands Sale
GearBest will be giving buyers an opportunity to save a lot of money on select brands including Xiaomi, Alfawise, Lenovo, Chuwi, Elephone, Ulefone and lots more. Each brand category features multiple products that you can buy at a discounted price.
For instance, you can buy the Xiaomi Air 12 laptop at a Flash Sale price of only $568.99 for 4 days. GearBest is offering 24% off on the Intel Core m3-7Y30 processor-equipped device. Moreover, you can choose from multiple RAM/ROM options.
Top Mobile Phones
If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a power-packed smartphone without spending a fortune, we got good news for you. GearBest is offering up to 50% off on several mobile phones, smartwatch phones, and accessories.
The UMIDIGI S2 Pro 4G phablet that normally bears a price tag of $409.85 on GearBest, can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $279.44. This is a 32% reduction in the device’s real quoted price.
The above-mentioned Flash Sale price will come to an end soon. On top of that, there were only 30 pieces remaining for the Flash Sale.
Cool Electronics
This section has further been split into multiple categories such as tablets, networking, consumer electronics, cameras, RC, and scooters. You can get up to 50% off on select products featured in these categories.
Under the tablet section, GearBest is offering 22% off on the ALLDOCUBE Thinker Notebook $$768.74 selling price. As a result, you can buy the device for just $602.99.
The aforesaid discount is valid for the silver color version of the notebook. However, it is scheduled to end in just 2 days.
Your Smart Life
This category is crammed with products that come in handy in day to day life. In a bid to facilitate the search process, the segment has further been divided into various subcategories such as appliances, electrical tools, RC, outdoors, home and garden just to name a few.
There’s a 23% off on the $299.03 asking price of Xiaomi Mi TV 4A, which reduces your subtotal to just $229.58. The discount is only valid for the black-hued 32-inch version of the device.
Fab Fashion
GearBest is selling a wide range of men’s clothing, accessories, watches, jewelry, bags, shoes, health and beauty products at a considerably lowered price. You can get up to 60% discount on the products featured in this section.
In line with that, the site is giving a huge 71% discount on Men’s Animal Figure Leisure Air Sweatshirt, bringing its actual selling price down to just $10.99. This lowered price is valid for 4 days for the 4XL size. You can choose from different sizes and two colors including black and white.
The GearBest 4th Anniversary celebration will end soon. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the promo, head straight to this link before it wraps up.
Sharp has confirmed that it will be launching the Sharp Aquos S3 smartphone on March 28 through an unveil event in Vietnam. Today, several images of the Aquos S3 have surfaced on official Facebook Sharp Mobile Vietnam page and some of the Vietnamese publication before its official announcement to reveal its entire design.
The company has claimed that the Aquos S3 will be the world’s first 6-inch smartphone to feature a display with the highest screen-to-body ratio of 91 percent. As it can be seen in the images, the handset features a notch that houses a selfie camera, an earpiece and couple of sensors. The sides bezels are quite narrow, and the company’s branding can be seen on the slightly thicker bottom bezel.
The backside of the phone is equipped with dual rear cameras and the top-left corner. Below the dual camera is its dual-tone LED flash. Sharp’s logo is also present on the bottom side of the phone. The rear panel of the Aquos S3 is also equipped with a fingerprint scanner. The bottom edge of the phone features a USB-C port and an external speaker grille. The left edge of the phone features a SIM card slot while the right side is fitted with a volume rocker and a Power key.
Sharp claims that the Face ID of the Aquos S3 is very reliable as it can scan 1,024 facial features of the phone to unlock the device. The rear shell of the phone features four-sided 3D curved glass coupled with a metallic frame gives a premium appeal to it.
Here are some hands-on photos of the Sharp Aquos S3:
[envira-gallery id=”181333″]Here is an official teaser video of the Aquos S3:
https://www.facebook.com/sharpmobilevietnam/videos/810790172450869/
Here are some more images of the Aquos S3 available on the official Facebook page of Sharp Mobile Vietnam:
[envira-gallery id=”181318″]The TENAA listing of the Aquos S3 has already revealed its entire specs. It is equipped with a 5.99-inch display and it could be powered by the Snapdragon 660 or Snapdragon 630 chipset. The S3 may arrive in 64 GB and 128 GB storage options that are likely to feature 4 GB and 6 GB of RAM. The 13-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual camera with f/1.75 aperture and 2x optical zoom is present on the backside of the phone. The front panel of the phone is pegged to feature AI driven 16-megapixel that will be able to impressive portrait shots. It is expected to arrive with a 3,100mAh battery.
We can say hello to Nubia V18 and Lenovo S5, the nth midrange smartphones focused on the quality-price ratio with a Snapdragon 625 SoC. Even though both of them have been released with a processor launched in 2016, their inexpensive price tag may make them two of the most interesting mid-range devices of 2018.
In this Nubia V18 vs Lenovo S5 comparison you will discover which is better among these new-entries and which one should you buy.
| Nubia V18 | Lenovo S5 | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 158.7 x 75.5 x 7.8 mm, 170 grams | 154 x 73.5 x 7.8 mm, 155 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.01 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD | 5.7 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, octa-core 2.0 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, octa-core 2.0 GHz |
| MEMORY | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB, micro SD slot | 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 7.1 Nougat, nubia UI | Android 8.0 Oreo, ZUI 3.7 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS |
| CAMERA | 13 MP f/2.2 8 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Dual 13 MP f/2.2 16 MP f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Hybrid Dual SIM slot, Reverse charging | Hybrid Dual SIM slot |
Even though Nubia V18 and Lenovo S5 boast very similar dimensions (with the former being just some millimeters taller and larger), the V18 has a way bigger display thanks to its narrower bezels (6.01 vs 5.7 inches). But the two displays should be very similar in terms of quality. Even the performances should not change so much as they both have a Snapdrgon 625 SoC paired with 4 GB of RAM (there is a 3 GB RAM variant for the Lenovo S5 which will cost less than the 4 GB version). We expect to see better photos shot on the Lenovo S5 as its dual 13 MP camera and its dual-LED dual-tone flash should adapt better to every condition. Even the front camera will be way better on the Lenovo S5 with its 16 MP resolution for highly detailed selfies.
READ MORE: Lenovo S5 Hands On Photos: Cool Design, Cheap Pricing But SoC Disappoints
On the other hand, Nubia V18 will offer longer battery life thanks to a much bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3000 mAh). Due to their very similar specs, it is very hard to choose one instead of another… But wait: there is its price.
In China, Nubia V18 will sell for about $205/€166, while Lenovo S5 will start from just $157/€127 (3/32 GB variant). With these prices, Lenovo S5 has a way higher value for money! Also consider that Lenovo S5 comes with Android Oreo out of the box (customized with ZUI 3.7, an user interface which comes from ZUK devices), while Nubia V18 still has Android Nougat (customized with nubia UI 5.1) and we do not know if and when it will update to the new version. But if you do not care about camera, Nubia V18 could be a better device for you thanks to its big battery.
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Huawei is gearing up to launch its flagship smartphones — Huawei P20 and P20 Pro on 27th March, i.e. tomorrow at a launch event in Paris, France.
The company will be providing a live steam of the launch event for everyone to watch. The event is scheduled to start at 9 PM EDT or 6 PM PDT and will be live streamed on YouTube (link). Users can also set a reminder for an alert when the live stream starts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmyVH15r1lA
While the smartphones are launching tomorrow, their specifications were leaked weeks ago. The Huawei P20 is said to come with a 5.8-inch LCD display with a 2240 x 1080 resolution. It will also have a notch in the upper part of the display just like the Apple‘s iPhone X. On the other hand, the P20 Pro will come with a 6.1inch OLED display with a 2240 x 1080 resolution and a 19:9 aspect ratio.
Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by the company’s own Kirin 970 processor. This is the same processor that will power the Pro variant as well. While the P20 will have 4GB RAM, the P20 Pro will come with 6GB RAM. The P20 will pack 128GB onboard storage but unlike the Pro model, it won’t have an option for storage expansion.
The rear cameras are the main distinguishing factors between the P20 and P20 Pro. Not only does the P20 come with just two sensors but they are different too. The main camera is expected to be 12MP RGB sensor paired with a 20MP f/1.6 monochrome sensor. Huawei partnered with Leica on this too and there’s LEICA and SUMMILUX branding on the back.
The P20 Pro will have triple-camera configuration at the back. The Leica co-developed sensors are arranged vertically, consisting of 40MP + 8MP dual sensors in the same housing and a third “standalone” 20MP camera.
Both the smartphone models will come with a 24MP selfie camera with “Light Fusion” technology that brightens images using artificial intelligence. There is a 3,400mAh battery supplying power to P20 while the P20 Pro will drive power from a 4,000mAh battery. Both will come with support for Huawei’s SuperCharge fast charge technology (5V/4.5A).
Based on the previous reports, the Huawei P20 will sell for €649, and the P20 Pro and P20 Lite are priced at €899 and €369 respectively. There will also be a Huawei P20 Porsche Edition which will have 256GB of storage and cost more.
Read More: Huawei Mate 20 To Come With Qualcomm’s Under-Display Fingerprint Scanner
While Huawei’s flagship smartphones will be launched tomorrow, the company will struggle to make an impact in the US market. In a major blow to the company’s aspirations to sell its smartphones in the United States, Best Buy said that it will no longer sell Huawei’s phones and other devices.
This development comes after US-based network carrier providers, including AT&T, backed out of a deal to sell Huawei’s smartphones in the country, reportedly due to the US government concerns over Huawei’s links to the Chinese government.
Xiaomi will be announcing the Mi MIX 2S flagship smartphone through a launch event tomorrow at 2 PM in Shanghai, China. It is a known fact that it will be the first flagship phone from Xiaomi for this year and it is also the first smartphone from China to feature the Snapdragon 845 chipset. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has revealed some information on the key specs of the highest configuration model of the Mi MIX 2S today. Moreover, he has also hinted that it will be arriving with an expensive price tag.
According to Jun, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 chipset is very good, but it has one major drawback that’s not related any of its features or performance. He claims that the cost of the Snapdragon 845 along with 17 percent VAT (standard VAT value exceeds 500 Yuan (~$80). A report had surfaced in the recent past that revealed that the pricing each of the components present inside the Galaxy S9. It stated that the SD845 chipset that powers it is priced at $68. So, adding a VAT of 17 percent takes the cost of the chipset to up to $80.
He added that the pricing of the SD845 is about three times more than the Snapdragon 660 that is used for powering upper mid-range phones. Currently, the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage is selling with a price tag of 2,099 Yuan ($332). Adding the cost of SD845 to it takes the price to $2,599 Yuan (~$411). The Mi MIX 2S is expected to arrive with full screen design, dual rear cameras and UFS 2.1 storage. These specs could increase the price of the Mi MIX 2S to 3,000 Yuan ($490) for the lowest configuration variant featuring 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage.
Read More: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Specs Rumor Roundup: Everything You Need To Know Before Launch!
At present, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is selling for 3,099 Yuan (~$490). Hence, it is speculated that the base model of the Mi MIX 2S will be selling at a slightly higher price tag of 3,299 Yuan (~$522).
Jun has also revealed that highest configuration variant of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S will be packed with SD845 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and a native storage of 256 GB. As far as the design of the phone is concerned, it will be arriving with a four-sided curved ceramic body. It has been revealed that one of the major highlights of the Mi MIX 2S will be its AI driven dual rear cameras that includes support for scene detection, Full HD quality slow motion video shooting and more. It is also expected to arrive as the first Xiaomi phone that will be arriving with support for wireless charging.
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Xiaomi is all set to officially announce its new flagship smartphone — Mi MIX 2S at a launch event that is scheduled to take place tomorrow in Shanghai, China.
Now, the company officials have confirmed that along with the Mi MIX 2S smartphone, Xiaomi will also be launching two other products. However, the company has not yet revealed anything related to those two products.
Based on the previous reports, we expect one of those two devices to be the Mi AI Speaker’s Mini edition, which is expected to be named Little Love Student Mini Edition. The live photos of the speaker have leaked online a few days ago, giving us the look at its design.
The speaker looks like a miniature version of the Xiaomi Smart Rice Cooker. On the top side, there’s an interaction pad with four buttons placed on four sides. It could be the hub for all of Xiaomi’s smart home products, just like the Mi AI Speaker.
This will be the second smart speaker from Xiaomi after the company launched its Mi AI Speaker in July 2016, which comes with a six-microphone array. This upcoming mini smart speaker is expected to cost around 199 Yuan, which roughly converts to $32.
While we are assuming that one of the two products to launch alongside Mi MIX 2S is this Little Love Student Mini Edition, the other product still remains mysterious. It seems that we’ll have to wait for the launch event to know what the other product is.
The showstopper for the launch event tomorrow is the Mi MIX 2S, whose specifications have already been leaked ahead of its launch. It is expected to come with a 6.01-inch FHD+ display panel and will be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 845 processor.
The top-end variant of the phone will come with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The phone will have two options for RAM — 6GB and 8GB and two more options for internal storage — 64GB and 128GB. The battery is expected to be 3,400mAh capacity, which is not large considering 6-inch display on the phone but it should offer decent battery performance.
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Xiaomi has worked hard on the camera department of this new model and according to the leaked firmware files, the phone with feature 12MP IMX 363 dual camera setup at the back with support for artificial intelligence. It will also come with Multi-frame image processing and FHD 120fps slo-mo and 720p HD 240fps slo-mo video support.
The smartphone will also come with AI Face Unlock but nothing like the Apple Face ID. Another feature that is confirmed for the MIUI 9.5 (based on Android Oreo) powered smartphone is the Wireless Charging.
Amazfit is a brand name to reckon with when it comes to simplistic, yet stylish wearables. The popular smartwatch maker has been under Xiaomi for some time.
The Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi recently released the second version of its very well-received smartwatch dubbed, the Huami Amazfit smartwatch. This personal health tracker is currently available on GearBest.
The device boasts an array of awe-inspiring features such as sleeping monitor and heart rate monitor. It is backed by a robust battery that consumes less power and offers an impressive standby time of 5 days.
If you’re looking to get your hands on the Huami Amazfit smartwatch 2, it will set you back $270.22 on GearBest. The site is selling the black-tinted English version of the device and it is likely to dispatch from April 3 – April 7.
But if you’re not willing to shell out that kind of money, we’ll tell you exactly how you can purchase the Huami Amazfit without burning a hole in your pocket. First off, you need to choose the Hong Kong warehouse option to reduce the price of the smartwatch to just $219.99.
Furthermore, you can use coupon code ‘AMA2HK’ and bring your subtotal down to just $198.99. In other words, you can save a considerable amount of money simply by applying the aforesaid coupon code at the time of checking out.
The presale price will be valid until March 30. It’s also worth noting that the Huami Amazfit is likely to retain its original sale price once the coupon code expires. You can head straight to this link and in order to take advantage of the lowered price.
Lava, the Indian smartphone manufacturer has launched its new smartphone in the Indian market — Lava Z50. The phone, which is a part of Google‘s Android Go program, was unveiled at Mobile World Congress last month.
The smartphone features a 4.5-inch FWVGA display with 854 x 480 pixels screen resolution and 2.5D curved glass on top with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass for protection from minor scratches.
Under the hood, the device is powered by a MediaTek MT6737M 1.1GHz quad-core processor, along with Adreno 304 GPU. It packs 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage with support for memory expansion up to 128GB through microSD card.
Coming to the camera department, the smartphone comes with a 5-megapixel rear camera with an LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera that too has an LED flash. The Dual SIM smartphone supports 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS as connectivity options.
One of the major highlights of the is that it runs on Android Oreo (Go Edition) which is a lightweight fork of the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system that is designed to run more efficiently on underpowered hardware.
It also comes with a specialized, trimmed-down set of Google apps like Google Go, Maps Go, which don’t require a ton of resources to function. The Lava Z50 is powered by a 2,000mAh battery which should be enough to last whole day on a single charge.
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The Lava Z50 is priced at Rs. 4,400 (approximately $68) in India and will be available through offline as well as online stores. The company has also partnered with Airtel as a part of “Mera Pehla Smartphone” program which offers a cashback of Rs. 2,000, bringing the effective price of the phone down to Rs 2,400, which roughly converts to $37.
As part of its top brands lightning flash sale promotion, GearBest is offering huge discounts on a slew of Chuwi-branded devices. Here’s a brief glimpse of what the recently kicked off promotion has in store for Chuwi fans.
Chuwi SurBook Mini CWI540 Tablet PC
Touted as the bitter rival of Microsoft Surface and the iPad Pro, the SurBook Mini is a power-packed tablet PC that comes bearing an affordable price tag. If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on this Intel Celeron processor-powered device, we have good news for you.
GearBest is currently offering a noteworthy 31% discount on the silver color version of the SurBook Mini CWI540. As a result, you can now get your hands on it by shelling out just $249.44.
If you want to grab this opportunity to buy the Chuwi-made 2 in 1 tablet PC at a lowered price, head straight to this link without wasting time because the promo will end in 6 days. Moreover, there were only 44 pieces left.
Chuwi Hi10 Pro CWI529 Ultrabook Tablet PC
The well-received Hi10 Pro CWI529 2 in 1 Ultrabook-tablet PC is currently up for grabs for just $159.44 on GearBest. This is a considerable 28% reduction in the original asking price of the device, which is powered by an Intel Cherry Trail X5-Z8350 processor.
The aforesaid Flash Sale price will be valid for 7 days. However, it’s worth noting that there were only 56 pieces remaining for the Flash Sale.
Alternatively, you can go for Intel Cherry Trail Z8300-powered versions of the Hi10 Pro CWI529 which will set you back $131.95. This is a massive 41% reduction in the device’s normal selling price on GearBest.
If you want to take advantage of this promo before it ends, simply visit this link. The discount is valid only for the gray color version of the Hi10 Pro CWI529 2 in 1 Ultrabook-tablet PC.
Chuwi LapBook 12.3
Equipped with a Retina display, the LapBook 12.3 breathes new life into your photos and videos. Moreover, it is powered by Windows 10 operating system, which facilitates managing digital files and checking e-mails.
GearBest is giving gadget buffs an opportunity to buy the LapBook 12.3 at a slashed price of just $289.44 for a limited period of time. This 30% discount is valid for the silver color, EU plug version of the Dual band 2.4GHz / 5.0GHz WiFi supported LapBook 12.3.
On the downside, the Flash Sale price will be valid only for 7 days. Moreover, there were just 74 pieces remaining for the Flash Sale. You can follow this link to buy the Chuwi LapBook 12.3 for the heavily discounted price.
Chuwi Hi13 CWI534 2 in 1 Tablet PC
You can get a 33% off on the Hi13 13.5 inch 2 in 1 tablet PC on GearBest. The device runs on Windows 10 operating system and it packs powerful Intel Apollo Lake Celeron N3450 processor.
The Flash Sale price will be valid for the silver color version; however, if you want to take advantage of the discount head straight to this link without wasting time because the promo is slated to end in 7 days. On top of that, there were only 105 pieces left at the time of writing.
In addition to the above-mentioned products, GearBest is offering big discounts on a myriad of other Chuwi-branded items. You can visit this link to check out rest of the currently available deals on the site.
A new update is hitting European units of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. According to new reports from Germany, the update is coming via OTA and it brings the security patches for the month of March. The new firmware weighs about 465 MB and it is identified by the build number G955FXXU1CRC7. It is based on Android 8.0 Oreo as these devices have already been updated to the latest Android version.
Besides bringing the security patches for this month, the new update rolling out on Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus is also fixing five vulnerabilities found in Samsung Experience, the customized user interface from the Korean giant. At the moment, there are no other reports regarding this update, so we do not know if it is rolling out in other European countries as well. The update regards the Exynos variant of the handsets as it is the one launched in the European market.
Don’t worry if you own one of these devices and you still haven’t receive the update as it should spread to the whole Continent soon. To force the arrival of the update, you can head to the Settings and tap on Software updates. We suggest you download it through a Wi-Fi connection in order to save your data traffic. You can find the update firmware for Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ below (Odin is needed to install them manually).
(Via, Download (S8), Download (S8+))
It seems that Samsung is planning to launch a brand new mid-range smartphone this year: Samsung Galaxy A6. After two alleged variants of this handset were spotted on Geekbench, the device has been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. This official certification confirms its existence and lets us know that it will probably launch soon. Unfortunately, Wi-Fi Alliance did not reveal any of the specs of this upcoming device, so it is still shrouded in the mystery. But the model number and the operating system have been revealed, so we may be able to identify the handset better in the upcoming leaks.
According to Wi-Fi Alliance, Samsung Galaxy A6 has the model number SM-A600FN and Android 8.0 Oreo is installed, so it will come out of the box. No more info has been revealed, but thanks to the previous Geekbench leak we already know a few details about its specs. Even though it will be called A6, according to Geekbench it will have lower-end specs than the Galaxy A5 (2017). Under the hood, the handset sports an octa-core Samsung Exynos 7870 SoC which is also present on the Galaxy A3 (2017) and some devices of the Galaxy J series. Samsung Exynos 7870 is an octa-core chipset composed of eight Cortex-A53 CPUs; it also includes a Mali T830 MP1 GPU.
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The SoC will be paired with 2 GB of RAM, while the internal storage is not known yet. On Geekbench, the Samsung Galaxy A6 scored 723 points in single-core performances and 3605 points in multi-core. According to the benchmarking platform, a Plus version of this device will be released as well and it will bring the code name SM-A605G. Unlike the standard version, this one seems better than the Galaxy A5. The A6+ will sport an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor unlike most of Samsung midranges, and 4 GB of RAM. But the score obtained on Geekbench is weirdly even lower than the one obtained by the A6 (739 in single-core and 3469 in multi-core).
