Buy Xiaomi Mi 6 For Only $369 On GizTop

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Mar 5, 2018

The Xiaomi Mi 6 smartphone was launched in April, last year. Following in the footsteps of previously debuted Xiaomi-branded devices, the Mi 6 too garnered huge popularity among gadget buffs despite bearing a steep price tag.

On the downside, the phone failed to grab the attention of budget-conscious buyers who weren’t willing to spend a lot of money for a smartphone. But that’s about to change.

Smartphone enthusiasts who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the well-received Mi 6 have something to cheer about in the form of a big discount on the phone’s original selling price offered by GizTop. Let’s check out the details.
GizTop is currently selling the Xiaomi Mi 6 smartphone for only $369 in a bid to set the stage for the Xiaomi Mi 7 which is expected to hit the store shelves soon. It’s worth noting that the site puts a much higher $469 price sticker on the phone without the discount.

In terms of specs, the Mi 6 sports a big 5.15 inches full-HD display with a screen resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. Moreover, it comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 for added protection.

The phone offers 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of onboard storage. Under the hood, the Mi 6 packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor.

On the photography front, the coveted Mi 6 sports a 12-megapixel camera in the back and an 8-megapixel front snapper for selfies. It is backed by a robust 3350mAh battery, which supports quick charge feature.

You can head straight to this link in order to check out the full specification of the Xiaomi Mi 6 smartphone and take advantage of the promo before it comes to an end.

OPPO R15, R15 Dream Mirror Edition Official Page Appears, Reservations Begin; Likely to Debut Very Soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 5, 2018

OPPO had recently revealed on Weibo that its upcoming R-series phones would be called OPPO R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition. The Chinese manufacturer has reportedly ditched the OPPO R13 moniker since the number 13 is considered as bad omen among some people. The launch of the R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition seems to be close at hand because its official page has appeared on OPPO’s website. Moreover, the company has also started with the reservations of the R15 duo.

In order to reserve OPPO R15 or R15 Dream Mirror Edition, users are required to submit their phone number. People who reserve the handset can stand a chance to Dyson air purifier, Canon photo printer, Dior perfume, Sports Bluetooth headset, and more. The winning list will be declared after the official launch of the OPPO R15 duo.

As the tagline of the OPPO R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition reads, both phones will deliver intelligent photography through AI. Today, the company has teased that the handset will be sporting a super view full screen design. It appears that after making several revelations on its features, the company will be disclosing its launch date.

Both the smartphones will be arriving with full screen design enabled with a notch like the iPhone X. The promotional videos of OPPO R15 was also leaked in the previous week.

Previous leaks had suggested that the OPPO R15 duo would be fueled by Snapdragon 670 chipset, the successor of the Snapdragon 660 which powers the OPPO R11/R11 Plus and OPPO R11s/R11s Plus. However, a leakster from China has claimed that the MediaTek Helio P60 chipset that was unveiled recently would be powering the OPPO R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition.

The official page of OPPO R15 duo state that the next teaser will show up on March 8. It appears that the company may launch the next-generation R-series phones later this month or in April.

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Buy Cubot X18 Plus Phone For Only $79.99 On GearBest (50% Off)

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 5, 2018

GearBest is offering big discounts on a slew of Cubot-branded smartphones, including the recently-released Cubot X18 Plus 4G phablet. Let’s check out the details.

Cubot X18 Plus

As part of its latest Flash Sale, GearBest is giving a 33% discount on the $169.99 selling price of the X18 Plus, but only for a limited period of time. The discount is valid for the black and blue color versions of the 4G phablet.

As a phablet, the X18 Plus sports a big 5.99 inches FHD+, IPS, LCD display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. On the photography front, it houses a 2 megapixel + 20-megapixel dual-camera setup at the back and a 13-megapixel front snapper.

It offers 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal memory and packs a powerful MediaTek MT6750T, 64-bit processor, under the hood. Moreover, the well-received phablet runs on Android 8.0 operating system.

The promo for the black color version is on the verge of ending with 141 pieces still remaining. The promo for the blue color version, on the other hand, is slated to end in 7 days and there were 269 pieces left at the time of writing.

Hot Picks

This category offers budget-conscious buyers who are neither willing to spend a lot of money on smartphones nor are prepared to compromise when it comes to the device’s specs and features something to cheer about. This category features heavily-discounted, power-packed smartphones manufactured by Cubot.

There’s a 17% off on the Cubot H3 4G smartphone, which boasts an array of awe-inspiring specs and features. The reduction in price is valid for the black and golden color version of the smartphone which is currently up for grabs bearing a lowered price of $129.99.

The promo will come to an end in 7 days. On top of that, there were just 34 pieces left. You can head straight to this link in order to check out all the Cubot-branded smartphones that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket and take advantage of the promo before it ends.

Get Big Discounts On Cubot X18 Plus & Other Cubot-Branded Smartphones On GearBest

Nokia 8 Pro Cheaper Snapdragon 845 Flagship & Premium Nokia 9 with Penta-Lens, In-screen Fingerprint Scanner Debuting This Year

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 5, 2018

Nokia 8 Sirocco was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 as a major upgrade over Nokia 8 flagship phone from last year. The Nokia 8 Sirocco comes with a trendy full screen design and it runs on cleaner Android One (Android 8.0 Oreo) out-of-the-box. However, it is powered by Snapdragon 835 which also powers the Nokia 8. Fresh information reveals that HMD Global will be launching two Snapdragon 845 chipset powered flagship phones later this year, namely Nokia 8 Pro and Nokia 9. The Nokia 8 Pro is expected to debut as a cheaper Snapdragon 845 while the Nokia 9 will be a premium phone.

Nokia 9 is rumored to arrive with a 5.7-inch display. Even though the source has not confirmed, there is a possibility that the screen will offer an 18:9 aspect ratio. It could be the company’s first phone to arrive with under-display fingerprint sensor. It may higher storage and RAM than the Nokia 8 Pro.

The USP of the phone could be its penta-lens camera setup. It will be competing with premium flagship phones like the Samsung Galaxy S9+. It is expected to get announced in September this year.

A report from the previous month had carried images of what appeared like real Nokia 9 handset. The handset was spotted with dual edge curved display panel and dual camera setup.

Nokia 8 Pro is expected to debut in August this year. It is rumored to house a 5.5-inch display. As mentioned above, the Snapdragon 845 SoC that is pegged to power the Nokia 9 is also expected to be present under the hood of Nokia 8 Pro. However, the handset is expected to arrive with a lower pricing. Last year, the Nokia 8 competed with the likes of OnePlus 5T and Xiaomi Mi MIX 2. Hence, the Nokia 8 Pro could be designed to take on cheaper flagships like OnePlus 6 and Mi MIX 3.

The rumor mill is expected to reveal more information on the Nokia 9 and Nokia 8 Pro flagship phones in the coming month.

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Buy Doogee BL12000 & Doogee BL12000 Pro At Discounted Price On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 5, 2018

Banggood is currently offering considerable discounts on a slew of Doogee-branded smartphones that normally sell for a steep price. Let’s check out the details.

Doogee BL12000

First off, the site is giving a generous 22% off on the $229.99 selling price of the BL12000 4G smartphone. As a result, you can now get your hands on the Doogee-branded dual-SIM handset by shelling out just $179.99.

The discount is valid for blue and black color versions of the BL12000, which was launched in November, last year. The device offers 4GB of RAM, 32GB ROM and it packs a robust MediaTek MT6750T processor, under the hood.

Moreover, it is backed by a massive 12000mAh battery, which offers up to an impressive 5 days of moderate use, 42 days of standby time, 90 hours of call and a staggering 25 hours of video playing. It sports a mammoth 6.0 inches IPS, LCD FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.

Doogee BL12000 Pro

Banggood is also giving a huge discount on the $349.99 selling price of the Doogee BL12000 Pro smartphone. The discount is valid for the starry blue color version of the handset, which can be purchased for only $269.99 on Banggood but only for a limited period of time.

In terms of specs, it offers 6GB of RAM and 64GB / 128GB ROM. Moreover, the Pro variant of the Doogee BL12000 smartphone draws its juices from a robust 12000 mAh Lithium-Polymer battery.

The BL12000 Pro sports a 6.0 inch IPS, LCD, FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system, which can be upgraded to the latest Android 8.0 Oreo OS.

All Doogee Series

Banggood is also selling all series of Doogee smartphones including the well-received MIX series, BL & X series and the S series at a heavily discounted price. For instance, there’s a 30% off on Doogee Mix 2 smartphone, which carries a price tag of $299.99.

With the discount, you can now get the Mix 2 smartphone for just $209.99 before this promotion ends on March 12. It’s also worth noting that there were only 96 pieces left at the time of writing.
Furthermore, you can get 35% off on the original $76.99 asking price of the Doogee X10 3G smartphone on Banggood. With a hearty 3360mAh battery packed under the hood, the X10 is currently up for grabs for only $49.99 on the site. But there were just 49 pieces left.

It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the promo is scheduled to end soon. On top of that, the discount will only be valid for the remaining few pieces of each model.

That being said, you can head straight to this link to check out all the smartphones with slashed price tags and take advantage of the promo before it wraps up.

Huawei P20 Lineup Could Include A Pricy Porsche Edition

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Jeet

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Mar 5, 2018

Huawei, the China-based phone manufacturer is gearing up to launch its flagship series — Huawei P20 at a launch event on 27th March in Paris, France.

We already know that the series will consist of three devices — Huawei P20, P20 Pro, and P20 Lite. However, the latest report from China suggests that the company could add another variant as well — Huawei P20 Porsche Edition.

While there is no much information available about this Porsche Edition of the Huawei P20, the report indicates that the device will be pricey, exceeding the price point of 6,000 Yuan, which roughly converts to $949.

The major highlight of the Huawei P20 series will be its artificial intelligence system. The company will be using AI for the photography, which is said to provide better results than the recently launched Samsung’s Galaxy S9 series.

The Huawei P20 Pro will be the top-end model in the series and will come with three camera sensors on the back along with a dual-LED flash. Apart from the iPhone X-like notch on the display, the phone series is also expected to have 3D face recognition feature.

Earlier, the specifications of P20 Pro were leaked online, revealing that the triple camera configuration will pack 12MP + 16MP + 16MP shooters with OIS and f/1.8 aperture. At the front, the device packs a single 8MP camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture.

This Huawei P20 series is expected to be powered by the company’s latest HiSilicon Kirin 970 processor which comes with a built-in Neural Processing Unit (NPU). According to the company, it brings 25 times performance improvement compared to the previous generation chip.

Along with P20, the company is also expected to launch its bigger variant — Huawei P20 Pro. It is expected to have two models — 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage with support for expandable storage up to 256GB.

The previous leak suggested that the Huawei P20 will carry a 3,320mAh battery while the P20 Pro will pack a 4,000mAh battery. All the models in this lineup are expected to be running Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box with the company’s own EMUI 8.1 on top.

Huawei seems very confident about its upcoming flagship devices. Recently, Huawei CEO Richard Yu not only claimed that the upcoming P20 will be better than Apple‘s iPhone X but also stated that the company would leapfrog Apple in a year or two.

Get Up To 50% Off On Top-Notch Computer Mouse On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 5, 2018

It’s no secret that a good quality computer mouse can enhance the performance of your desktop PC or laptop. On the downside, the hand-held pointing device which packs useful features such as changeable sensitivity, gaming buttons, and scroll wheel can come bearing a steep price tag.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a more stylish and powerful computer mouse without emptying your pocket, you have come to the right place. You can choose from a broad range of low-priced wired and non-wired mouse for your computer on Banggood.

Super Recommended

This category features select computer mouse carrying discounted price tags. For instance, you can buy Rapoo MT750 Wireless Mouse by shelling out just $39.99. This is a 9% reduction in the device’s real selling price of US$43.99.

Alternatively, you can go for the MOTOSPEED V30 Catamount wired gaming mouse, which carries a reduced price of $19.99 on Banggood. The site is giving 26% off on its sale price of $26.99.

Wireless Mouse

A cordless or wireless mouse connects to a computer or laptop without using wires. It is perfect for people who prefer operating PC without being tied to a chair. Banggood is giving remarkable discounts on a few top-brand wireless mice for a limited period of time.

In line with that, the site is giving a massive 47% discount on $16.99 selling price of Dareu LM116G Wireless Mouse. This reduces its asking price to just $8.99.

Aside from that, there’s a 37% reduction in the real selling price of the Zerodate wireless gaming mouse, which actually sells for $15.96. With the discount, the black and white color versions of the mouse are currently available for just $9.99 on Banggood.

Gaming Mouse

Avid gamers, rejoice. This category is brimming with an array of jaw-dropping gaming mice that you can get your hands on without spending a lot of money. For instance, you can buy the Rapoo V29S gaming mouse which carries a price tag of $24.99 for a slashed price of only $21.99 on Banggood.
Alternatively, you can get the E-Blue M639 wired gaming mouse which sells for $24.99 on Banggood at a discounted price of $18.99, thanks to a 24% markdown offered by the site. The discount is valid for black and white color versions of the mouse.

Vertical Mouse

A vertical mouse is carefully designed to give support to your hand in an upright handshake position in order to prevent forearm twisting. You can get significant discounts on a slew of vertical mice on Banggood.

The Wowpen-joy 5D vertical optical mouse is currently available for only $7.99 on Banggood. The site is offering a big 50% off on the black color version of the ergonomically designed mouse for a limited period of time.

Mouse Clearance

This section features a myriad of popular mouse that you can purchase at a heavily-discounted price. Lining with this, the NEWMEN Wired Gaming USB Optical Mouse which carries a price tag of $16.50 is currently up for grabs for a discounted price of just $10.99.

Banggood is giving 33% off on the optical mouse’s real selling price. As if that weren’t enough, you also earn 10 Banggood points.

Mouse Pad

A mousepad is basically a surface where you can place and move your computer mouse. A good quality mouse pad is as important as having a high-caliber mouse. You can now choose from a wide range of high-quality mouse pads on Banggood without worrying about spending a lot of money.

The site is giving 25% off on $15.88 selling price of MantisTek MP1 Non-Slip Overlock Mouse Pad Desktop Keyboard Pad, bringing it down to only $11.99. The offer is slated to end on March 17.

You can head straight to this link to check out all the products and get up to a whopping 50% discount on computer mouse on mouse pads on Banggood before the promo comes to an end.

Banggood Is Giving Up To 50% Off On Various Computer Mouse & Mouse Pads

HTC U12 Specs Leaked, To Pack Snapdragon 845 Processor And Dual Cameras

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Jeet

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Mar 5, 2018

HTC is expected to soon launch the successor of its HTC U11, which is likely to be named HTC U12. The device was apparently shown off at a 5G industry event about a month ago.

Now, we have phone’s specifications, thanks to the leak by LlabTooFeR, a ROM developer who has a good track record for leaking HTC-related things. The specifications of the phone leaked are in line with the previous leak.

According to the leak, the phone will feature a 5.99-inch QHD+ display with an aspect ratio of 18:9 to offer the trendy full-screen display. Under the hood, the device will be powered by Qualcomm‘s flagship chipset, Snapdragon 845, which will be powering most of the flagship phones this year.

The leak also suggests that the HTC U12 will pack 6GB RAM and a whopping 256GB of internal storage. Further, the phone is said to feature a dual camera setup on the back comprising one 12-megapixel sensor and one 16-megapixel Sony IMX3xx unit. There’ll be an 8-megapixel front-facing camera for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone will be running on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s custom interface HTC Sense 10 on top, along with Edge Sense 2.0 and HTC Face Unlock. The phone, which is said to have IP68 protection, will be powered by a 3,420mAh battery. Previous leak had revealed that the phone will have Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging support.

Earlier, the phone was rumored to launch at Mobile World Congress 2018. But now, it is expected to be announced next month, i.e. April 2018. However, there is no such confirmation from the company yet.

The previous leak had revealed that the phone could be priced at $880, which is a bit less than the launch price of the HTC U11+, which was priced at around $929. It will be interesting to see how this upcoming phone from HTC competes against others.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Teaser Promises Stellar AI Camera Capabilities

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 5, 2018

At the end of this month, Xiaomi will be launching the Mi MIX 2S flagship as its first Snapdragon 845 chipset phone. Two days ago, the company had claimed that it would be revealing an important news about the Mi MIX 2S in this week. Now, at the very beginning of this week, the company has teased on Weibo that the camera of the Mi MIX 2S will possess AI capabilities. Here is the image that the company has teased on Weibo.

The Weibo post that accompanies the image suggests its fans to look carefully at it and guess whether the effect is made through camera’s feature or AI software. The post goes on to say that the Mi MIX 2S will be coming with technological breakthrough in AI and photography. It could mean that the phone may feature AI for other things, but the image clearly hints that it will be effectively using AI in photography.

The firmware files of Mi MIX 2S had revealed that its camera will be blessed with scene recognition. For enhanced photography, it will be able to identify various kinds of scenes such as doc (document), flower, food, sky, sunrise/sunset, cat, dog, green plants, night, snow, sea, autumn, candlelight, car, grass, maple leaves, succulent, building, city, cloud, overcast and backlight.

It is speculated that the Mi MIX 2S would be arriving with Sony IMX363 camera. It is the very same camera sensor that is found on the ASUS ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z smartphones that were recently unveiled. Some rumors have claimed that the Mi MIX 2S will be coming with dual rear cameras and Sony IMX363 could be one of its lenses.

Xiaomi MI MIX 2S has already teased in the previous week it will be able to churn better performance than other rivals using the same chipset. The reason behind it is that Xiaomi and Qualcomm have reportedly worked together to enhance the performance of Snapdragon 845. It may feature up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage.

The handset is also speculated to feature a 6.01-inch OLED display and it is likely to arrive with under-display fingerprint scanner. A 3,400mAh battery may power it and it come loaded with MIUI 9 flavored Android 8.0 Oreo. The handset is slated to get announced on March 27.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 And Redmi Note 5 Pro In Lake Blue And Rose Gold Color Could Go On Sale In India On 7th March

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Jeet

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Mar 5, 2018

Last month, Xioami launched its latest phones in the Indian market — Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro. At the time of launch, the devices were launched in two color variants — Midnight Black and Gold.

Recently, it was revealed that the company could launch a new color option, Lake Blue. As it turns out, the company is introducing two new color variants for both devices — Lake Blue and Rose Gold. These both new color options have been listed on online retailer Flipkart as well as company’s official online store.

Further, in a response to a comment on Facebook, the company has promised some surprise in the upcoming sale on 7th March. This hints that the company could start selling all four color models of the phone from 7th March in India.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro went on sale in India for the first time on 22nd February. According to the company, it sold 300,000 units of the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro in under 3 minutes.

While the Redmi Note 5 series is currently available in India only, Xiaomi’s Product Marketing Director Zang Zhiyuan had recently confirmed that the company would be launching the Redmi Note 5 in China in March. It has now been confirmed that the devices will be will be unveiled in China on March 16th.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, which is the successor to the Redmi Note 4 — is priced at Rs 9,999 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant and Rs 11,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB variant. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 5 Pro costs Rs 13,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB variant and Rs 16,999 for the 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM option.

The Redmi Note 5 is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 625 processor and features a 12-megapixel rear camera with a f/2.2 aperture along with an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The Redmi Note 5 Pro packs Snapdragon 636 processor and features dual camera setup of a 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, it features a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 camera sensor.

Both the devices feature the trending full-screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The devices are running on the latest MIUI 9, based on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box and are powered by a 4,000mAh non-removable battery.

Buy Original Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum 1st Generation For Only $316.99 On GearBest [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Mar 5, 2018

Deemed as a relatively better robot cleaner than other available models in the market, the Original Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum 1st Generation comes with Laser Distance Sensor (LDS) that scans its vicinity 360 degrees at a whopping speed of 1800 times per second to determine the interior of your house. But that’s not all.

The Xiaomi Mi Robot packs three robust processors that keep track of its real-time actions while the Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) algorithm ferret out the best track for cleaning. Apart from that, the robot can be switched on and controlled using the Mi Home app.

While the incredibly-useful Mi Robot Vacuum is ideal for people who like to keep their house clean and tidy, it carries a steep price tag. But much to the relief of budget-conscious buyers who are not willing to spend that kind of money, the white and rose gold color versions of the device are currently up for grabs at a discounted price of $397.35 on GearBest.

In addition to getting the aforesaid discount, you can bring your subtotal further down to only $316.99 by using coupon code ‘XIAOMIVAC’ at the time of checking out. However, it’s worth noting that the coupon code is valid only until March 31, 2018.

You can head straight to this link in order to take advantage of the GearBest promo, which is slated to end in 11 days. Moreover, there were only 200 pieces left at the time of writing.

Buy Original Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum 1st Generation At A Discounted Price On GearBest

Twitter Survey Shows Nokia Was The Most Mentioned Brand at MWC 2018

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 4, 2018

Nokia is back and there are indices to show that the HMD Global controlled company still commands a huge followership. The company made its sophomore appearance at the MWC 2018 after its first appearance since HMD took over the reins last year at MWC 2017. At the just concluded MWC, Nokia managed to collect several awards, more than two dozens by our count, during the 4-day event. Nokia’s CEO put the number of awards at 21.

Apart from collecting that record number of awards, it has now emerged that Nokia was the most mentioned brand during the trade fair. Despite the presence of heavyweights such as Samsung, Apple, Google and Huawei, the Finnish company is revealed in a survey published by Brandwatch in partnership with Twitter to have stolen the show. The survey showed that Nokia was number 1 most mentioned brand, followed by Samsung at the second position and then Huawei, Google and Apple in that order.

Nokia Awards — Nokia’s Awards @ MWC 2018

Nokia caused quite some steer with its launch of the Nokia 8 Sirrocco edition, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 6 (2018) and the Nokia 8110 4G phone. The fame of the company at the event cannot really be attributed to the awesome design or powerful specs of the products only. But its partly due to the feeling of nostalgia which the Nokia phone elicits among fans. That isn’t going to end soon except HMD Global blows off this golden opportunity. At the moment, they seem to be on the right track.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 and A8 Enterprise Edition Launched In Germany: 4 Years Of Guaranteed Updates

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 4, 2018

After showcasing Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ at MWC 2018, Samsung has launched the Galaxy S9 in a new Enterprise Edition in Germany, alongside the cheaper brother Samsung Galaxy A8. These versions are focused on software and security, so they are excellent for business. The existence of an Enterprise Edition of these devices was already \ teased in a promotional video surfaced before the launch of the Galaxy S9, and now it is confirmed.

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy A8 Enterprise Edition come with three-year licenses for Knox Configure (Dynamic Edition) and the Enterprise Firmware OTA service. Samsung has guaranteed a total of four years of security updates for these devices. To be accurate, there will be three years of monthly security updates and one year of quarterly updates. The administrator will be able to choose whether to install the firmware updates and the scheduled updates or not.

The Enterprise Editions of Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy A8 also come with a hybrid dual SIM slot: it will be possible to insert two SIM Cards or a SIM and a micro SD card. Two years of warranty are included in the package. Samsung Galaxy S9 Enterprise Edition has been launched with a price of €849 in Germany, while the A8 costs €499, which roughly translate into $1050 and $550, respectively.

New Meizu Patent Shows An Under-Display Front Camera To Minimize Bezels

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 4, 2018

With smartphones displays getting bigger and bigger every day, people have started worrying about the dimensions of their handsets. Borderless displays are the perfect solution to this problem, and they also look very gorgeous. That is why all the smartphones manufacturers are trying to shave off the bezels around the display, and Meizu has filed a new patent which allows to do it gracefully (first reported by Evan Blass). The current solution for full screen phones is to reduce the bezels by adding a notch on the upper part of the front panel, housing the front camera, the earpiece, and other important sensors.

We first saw it on the iPhone X, and many smartphones manufacturers are imitating it by releasing devices with a notch. But the new patent filed by Meizu gets an even better result. We are talking about an in-display camera which sits just under the same Graphene glass used for the display. The choice of Graphene as the material to make the front panel is because of its transparent nature which allows light to penetrate into the camera sensor. A light sensor and a proximity sensor seems to be included in the patent as well under the display.

In the image of the patent, it is also possible to see an earpiece stuck to the upper border of the front panel. The in-display camera may allow upcoming Meizu devices to have a screen-to-body ratio very close to 100 percent. But at this moment there is no info about the launch of a phone with this technology. From what we know, it may even become just another patent that doesn’t see the light of the day. The most important bezel-less devices which should be announced by Meizu this year are Meizu 15 and 15 Plus. The two flagship phones will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the company.

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Alleged Huawei Mate X Spotted On TENAA Listings

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 4, 2018

Huawei recently trademarked the Mate X moniker, which makes us think that the company has planned the launch of a brand new high-end device. Well, the company may have decided to trademark this moniker just to defend itself from the competition, because other companies using similar names for their products might cause an issue to its branding. But recent leaks have suggested that the Mate X may really exist. A new page spotted on TENAA websites contains some info about a device with the model number NEO-AL00, which is said to be the Huawei Mate X.

According to some firmware files which recently surfaced, the Huawei device identified by the model number NEO-AL00 is a flagship phone. It sports the most powerful SoC ever released by Huawei: the octa-core Kirin 970, which is also the same as the Huawei Mate 10 and the upcoming P20. According to rumours, the letter A inside the model number stands for the configuration with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. If it is really so, the alleged Huawei Mate X may be a high-end device, but note that it may not be the best flagship by the company.

Besides performance, it may also focus on the quality-price ratio, given that nowadays every flagship has at least 64 GB of internal storage. Recently, the customer service of Huawei mall hinted at the arrival of new a series of smartphones, and this is another info which makes us think that Huawei Mate X is in development.

At MWC 2018, Huawei released a device with a similar name. We are referring to the flagship convertible tablet MateBook X Pro, which comes with an Intel Core i7 8th gen CPU in its most powerful configuration. Everything seems to be suggesting that if a Huawei Mate X does exists, it will be one of the most important handsets by the Chinese giant.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Has A Nearly 100% Screen-To-Body Ratio In This Sketchy Promo Images

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 4, 2018

New alleged promotional images of Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S which have just been shared online are hinting at a nearly 100% screen-to-body ratio. In fact, unlike previous renders, we can’t even see the front camera in these renders, which makes us seriously doubt its authenticity. These images may be showing the long-awaited Full Screen 3.0 technology, with the highest screen-to-body ratio ever. The bezels of the phone are as narrow as the ones of the iPhone X (more or less), but there is no notch to house the earpiece and the front camera: this means that the STB ratio is even higher than iPhone X.

Even though a leaked schematics and several images hinted at a little notch on the top right corner for the selfie camera, these alleged promotional images are not showing any notch. In the promotional image, we can see the rear side of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S as well. It should be made either of glass or ceramic and in the image, we can see the White variant of the handset which hints at a fully ceramic design. On the back cover, there is a dual camera setup in a vertical configuration, a dual LED flash and a fingerprint reader under the secondary sensor.

Recent rumors suggested that the flagship would come with an under-display fingerprint reader like the Vivo X20 Plus UD, but according to this leak, that won’t be the case. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is already been confirmed to come with the octa-core Snapdragon 845 chipset running at a max frequency of 2.9 GHz. It is the most powerful processor by Qualcomm, and some rumours even suggest that the handset may be released with a special enhanced version of this SoC, but this is yet to be confirmed. The official presentation of the device has been set for March 27. We still do not have any detail about its pricing and availability.

Xiaomi Mi LED Smart TV 4C Appears On Official Mi India Site Ahead of Launch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 4, 2018

At the unveiling of the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro in India last month, Xiaomi also announced the Mi LED TV 4 55”. Unfortunately, the TV was out of stock before buyers could even click “Buy Now” on the first sale day. Next sale is on the 6th of March by the way.

Xiaomi must have seen the success of the Mi LED TV 4 hence its plan to launch a new TV – the Mi LED Smart 4C 43” on March 7. Although the launch is still a few days away, the TV has been seen on the official Mi India website.

The product page is actually not available but the purchase page is what is visible. The specs are also not listed but the price of the Mi LED TV 4C is put at Rs. 27,999 (~$430).

The Mi LED TV 4C is available in China as the Mi TV 4C. It has a FHD screen with a 1920 x 1080 display. It comes with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage and is powered by a quad-core Amlogic T962-HX processor.

There is Dolby Audio and DTS-HD audio decoding. For connectivity, the TV has 3x USB 2.0 ports, 3x HDMI ports, a 3.5mm audio jack, and an ethernet port.

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Huawei’s 2018 Lineup Leaks, Mentions Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 4, 2018

This year, Huawei will be making a huge jump in the naming of its main flagships. Its upcoming P-series flagship which should be called the P11 will launch as the Huawei P20. It turns out the same will happen to the Mate series as well.

It was reported earlier that Huawei wants to keep the naming uniform on both of its major flagships hence its decision to change the Plus model of the P-series to Pro.

A new leak has now revealed that the Mate series will also be getting a name change. The leak comes from a Weibo user by the name @lumisky.

According to him, the next Mate phone will be called the Huawei Mate 20 (and Mate 20 Pro) and not Mate 11 (and Mate 11 Pro).

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The leaks not only reveal the name of the next Mate phones but also their specs alongside those of other Huawei (and Honor) phones set to launch this year.

Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro

According to him, the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro will come with the new Kirin 980 SoC. The Mate 20 will have a 5.9” 2K display while the Pro version will come with a 6” 1080p panel (?). Both will have 4GB/6GB RAM, and 64GB/128GB of storage but the Mate 20 Pro will have an additional 6GB RAM + 256GB version too which may be the Porsche Edition variant.

For optics, the Mate 20 duo will have an 8MP front camera and a 12MP+20MP combo on the rear.

With respect to price, the Mate 20 is said to have a ¥3899 tag for the 4GB version and ¥4499 for the 6GB RAM. The Mate 20 Pro gets a higher ¥4899 tag for the 4GB model, ¥5399 for the 6GB+128GB model, and ¥8999 for the 6GB+256GB version. Both phones will launch in October 2018.

Other phones mentioned in the leak are summarized below:

Huawei Nova 2 Lite

The Nova 2 Lite will arrive this month with a 5.6” 1080p display. It will be the first phone to come with Hauwei’s new Kirin 670 chip. There will be 4GB+64GB and 6GB+64GB variants with a ¥1999 and ¥2299 respectively.

Huawei Nova 3 and Nova 3S

The 3rd generation Nova series won’t arrive till May. While there is a significant upgrade from the Nova 2, there isn’t much when compared to the Nova 2s.

The Nova 3 will have a 6” 1080p panel, a kirin 960 processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and 6GB RAM with 64GB/128GB storage.

It will come with quad cameras – two on both sides but the image provided only shows the secondary front camera (2MP) while the rear cameras are a 16MP 6 2MP combo.

Price starts at ¥2699 for the 4GB model, jumps to ¥2999 for the 6GB+64GB model, and ¥3399 for the 6GB+128GB model.

Huawei will release the Nova 3S in December and it will pack nearly the same specs save for the display which has a 1200p resolution and the chipset which is the Kirin 970. Price will be the same as that of the Nova 3.

Huawei Enjoy 8 TENAA Front and Rear — Alleged Huawei Enjoy 8

Enjoy 8, Enjoy 8 Plus, and Enjoy 8S

The Enjoy 8 Plus will be the first to arrive in April with a 6” display, Kirin 670 and up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. A single 8MP camera graces the front while a 13MP+2MP combo are on the rear. Price starts at 1499 and maxes at ¥1999.

The Enjoy 8 comes next in July with a 5.5” 720 screen, the Kirin 670, 2GB/3GB RAM and 16GB/32GB storage. It will have an 8MP front camera and a 12MP shooter on the back. The 2GB model will sell for ¥899 and the 3GB variant will have a ¥1099 price tag.

The Enjoy 8S will be launched at the end of the year with a 5.7” 1080p screen. The Kirin 670 is the chipset of choice once again. The memory configuration is the same as that of the Enjoy 8 Plus. It also has the same camera configuration but throws in a second 2MP sensor for the rear.

Price is the same as that of the Enjoy 8 Plus.

Honor 10 and Honor 10 Lite

The Honor 10 arrives in June with a 5.7” 1080p display. A kirin 970 is paired with 4GB/6GB of RAM and storage comes in 64GB and 128GB variants.

It will have an 8MP selfie camera and 12MP+20MP dual rear cameras. The 4GB model gets a ¥2299 price tag, the 6GB+64GB model will sell for ¥2699, and the 6GB+128GB will go for ¥2999.

The Lite variant comes 6 months later with the same display but the Kirin 670. It will have 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM variants and pack dual cameras on both sides.

It will also sell for much less, starting at ¥1299, ¥1599, and ¥1899 for all three variants.

Honor V10 Play and Honor V11

Just before the V11 launches in November, Honor will release a Play variant of the V10 which is basically the same device as the Honor 10 Lite but with a 6-month early release date. Pricing is also the same.

The Honor V11 will pack a 6” 2K display, a Kirin 970, and up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It will have dual 12MP rear cameras and a single 8MP selfie camera.

The 4GB variant will sell for ¥2799, the 6GB+64GB will retail for ¥3299, and the 6GB+128GB will have a ¥3699 price tag.

Other devices mentioned in the leak include the Honor Play 7 and Play 7A which will both come with a Kirin 650; and the Honor Play 8X.

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Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 40-Inch Version With Voice Control Launched, Priced At 1,699 Yuan (~$268)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 3, 2018

Xiaomi has added a new 40 inches model to the Mi TV 4A lineup. The new 40 inches model will likely be a Jingdong exclusive and is already up for reservation on the e-commerce platform. With this new version, the Xiaomi Mi TV 4A is now available in 32, 40, 43, 49, 55 and 65 inches. Most of all, this version comes with a cheaper price tag and an added feature which is voice control.

The Mi TV 4A 40 inches features a display resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels just like the 43-inch and 49-inch models. The display uses direct type backlight and has a viewing angle of 178 degrees, dynamic response of 8ms, a static contrast ratio of 5000: 1, and a refresh rate of 60Hz.

The new model equally packs a quad-core 64-bit high-performance Amlogic T962 processor clocked at 1.5GHz while the graphic is powered by a Mali 450 750MHz GPU. The processor paired with just 1GB of DDR4 RAM. The device also offers jus 8GB eMMC5.1 flash memory on this version. It should be noted that the RAM and storage size of this model is lower than those of the other Mi TV 4A models but that also makes the price tag cheaper.

In addition, the Mi TV 4A comes with support for HDR10 and the latest UHD HLG while also supporting the Dolby Vision format. The Smart TV also sports a dual-band WiFi connection, PatchWall OS as well as Bluetooth 4.2. The Bluetooth connectivity allows the TV to connect with accessories such as Bluetooth mouse, speakers, keyboard, gaming pad and others. The Mi TV 4A come with Artificial Intelligence voice control which allows its users to switch to a particular TV program with voice command, activated via the remote control.

The Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 40 inches is available for just 1699 Yuan ($268)on Jingdong and seems to be an exclusive product. Reservations are already ongoing on JD.com. Sales would commence on March 6 and those who preorder before then will get a 100 Yuan price cut and pay 1,599 Yuan.

Check out the New Blackview Smartphones Released at MWC!

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Linus

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Mar 3, 2018

Blackview has released quite a few phones over the time and the company does not seem to stop. In fact, they have released a lot of new phones at MWC a few days ago and I had a chance to check them out.

Blackview BV9500

The BV9500 is one of the latest editions in the rugged phones lineup. The phone is water, dust, and shock resistant thanks to IP68 certification and rugged design. One of the highlights of the device is a whopping 9180mAh battery. The key specs include the dual-camera setup on the back, MTK6763 chipset, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM. In the hand, the phone feels nice and sturdy. I especially like a sturdy metal frame and a dedicated camera button.

Blackview BV5800 Pro

The BV5800 Pro is a rugged phone geared towards budget-minded users (price is not yet released). The design of this phone reminds me of the Blackview BV7000 Pro that was released quite a while ago. Again, we have a combination of metal and rubber on the back and sides. Since this phone will most likely be cheaper, it ships with a less powerful MTK6739 chipset, 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM. The device has a huge 5000mAh battery and Android 8.1 is running the show.

Blackview A20

If you take a look at the specs of the A20, you would presume a low price of the device. This phone has 18:9 aspect ratio display, plasticky build and it rocks a good old Mediatek 6580 chipset. In fact, this is one of the Android GO phones, meaning that it runs on a simplified version of Google’s OS. That may be the reason why the A20 has just 1GB RAM and 16GB ROM.

Blackview P6000 Plus

The P6000 Plus is one of the most beautiful phones Blackview has announced at MWC. The standout features include the 6″ in-cell 1080p panel that rocks 18:9 aspect ratio. Also, I love the blue color glass backplate and round edges on the back and on the front. The overall build quality seems to be pretty good. Other key specs include MTK6750T chip, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM and a huge 6180mAh battery with the quick charge support.

Blackview P10000 Pro

As the name implies, this phone rocks a massive 10000mAh battery with the quick charge support. As for design, you can feel the weight of the phone. The device has a metal frame on the sides and metal design elements on the back. Speaking of the back, it is made of genuine leather. As for specifications, the phone has a MTK6763 chipset, 6″ 18:9 1080p+ display, dual camera setup on the back, 64GB ROM and 4GB RAM.

Pricing and availability on these phones is not yet disclosed. We will surely keep you updated on that, so stay tuned to Gizmochina.