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Lei Jun Confirms Camera Surprise on the Redmi Note 5 China Version

Xiaomi is expected to unveil the Redmi Note 5 China version on March 16 and as you would have known, the Redmi Note 5 which would be launched is the same as the Note 5 Pro which made its entry into India on February 14.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 & Redmi Note 5 Pro

Recently, a Xiaomi exec hinted that the Redmi Note 5 would come with a surprise on its camera. The official did not say what the surprise would be, after all, it is a surprise which will be kept secret until the big day. Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun has now confirmed the presence of a surprise configuration for the Redmi Note 5 camera. Lei Jun did not reveal the configuration of the expected Redmi Note 5 China version but the recent TENAA certification seems to suggest the presence of a quad camera setup on the device.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Goes Official with 18:9 Display, Snapdragon 625, 4000mAh Battery Rs. 9,999 Pricing

 As a reminder, China version will be entirely different from the India model. The Redmi Note 5 as seen in India features a 12MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture and an individual pixel size of 1.25μm. It comes with features like fast autofocus and PDAF. At the front, there is an 8MP camera which has been optimized to capture good quality selfie shots in low-light conditions. The front camera is equipped with an LED flash and Beauty 3.0 for snapping enhanced selfie shots. We’ll have to wait until it is announced on March 16 to find out what the surprise is.

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Four Huawei Phones With Full-Screen Displays Seen On TENAA

Two Huawei phones and two Honor phones have appeared on the website of China’s Communication Commission (TENAA).

The Huawei phones have model numbers ATU-AL10 and ATU-TL10 which means they are network variants of the same device. The Honor phones on the other hand have model numbers AUM-TL20 and AUM-TL00.

Huawei ATU-AL10 and ATU-TL10

The phones have 5.7” displays with a 1440 x 720 resolution (HD+). These two are actually the first two Huawei phones to sport such resolution, which also hints that they are entry-level/lower-mid range devices.

They are powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core processor and come with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. A MicroSD card slot will allow owners add up to an additional 256GB of storage.

Trust Huawei to not pass the chance of slapping dual cameras on one or both sides. For these Huawei phones, you get a 13MP + 2MP combo on the rear and a 5MP in front for selfies.

Both phones pack a 2900mAh battery, run Android 8.0.0, weigh 150g, and measure  152.4 × 73 × 7.8mm. They will also be available in Black, Blue, and Gold.

Sadly, no images were added to the listing, so we do not know what they look like and if they have a fingerprint scanner.

 

Honor AUM-TL20
Honor AUM-TL20

Honor AUM-TL20 and AUM-TL00

The Honor AUM-TL20 shares the same specs as both devices above with the exception of its selfie camera which is an 8MP sensor.

The Honor AUM-TL00 also shares most of the specs with the Huawei phones but comes with 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, a single 13MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera. It also lacks a fingerprint scanner.

Huawei Honor AUM-TL00
Honor AUM-TL00

READ MORE: Huawei MediaPad M5 Tablets Powered by Kirin 960 Processor Announced At MWC 2018

Huawei P20 Series Camera Configuration Leaked

The Huawei P20 series will be unveiled this month but even then we still have over 3 weeks of waiting. There have been more leaks in recent days and we are sure there’ll be more before the launch.

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Huawei P20 Pro Advert

Today, details of the camera and memory configuration of all three models have been leaked online by Roland Quandt and he cites retailers as his source.

According to him, the base model of the Huawei P20 Lite will come with 32GB of storage and a 16MP main camera. The main camera is the primary sensor in a dual camera setup.

For the main Huawei P20, it will also have 32GB of storage with its base model and a 16MP main camera. The base model of the Huawei P20 Pro (not Plus) on the other hand will come with an 18MP main camera and 64GB of storage.

READ MORE: Huawei Will Surpass Apple in a Year or Two, Says CEO Richard Yu

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Camera Now DXOMark’s Best-Rated Camera, Scores 99

A new camera king has been born, that is if you are among those who agree that DXOMark is a worthy benchmark for smartphone cameras. That crowned camera king is the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus which has been revealed to score an unprecedented 99 points in DXOMark test.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus DXOMark
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus DXOMark

This effectively means the Galaxy S9 Plus camera has displaced the Google Pixel 2 which previously held the record of having the best-rated camera with a 98 score. The Galaxy S9 also trumps Apple’s iPhone X as well as the Mate 10 Pro and Galaxy Note 8 which all rank among the top 5 on DXOMark’s ranking. The total score is the average of the points garnered in the still camera and video performance tests but it is in the still camera aspect where the Samsung flagship excelled.Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus DXOMark

According to the reviewers, the features which earned the Galaxy S9 Plus this admirable score include the wide dynamic range in all lighting conditions, a high level of detail preservation, strong flash performance, and pleasing foreground and background blur for portraits. DXOMark also rates the video shooting capabilities high, stating that the camera had very good stabilization, fast and accurate autofocus, good noise reduction and detail preservation, and decent white balance. On the whole, the S9 Plus received an incredible score of 104 for photos and 91 for videos, which is what gives the average score of 99.Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus DXOMark

Read More: Here are the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Amazing Camera & Video Samples

The Samsung Galaxy S9+ sports a 12MP primary sensor with a variable aperture of f/1.5 to f/2.4. The lens is also equipped with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and dual pixel autofocus. The secondary rear camera is also a 12MP telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture, OIS and dual-pixel autofocus. The presence of variable aperture is said to make it possible to snap amazing shots in low-light conditions as well as well-lit scenarios. The front camera of the Galaxy S9+ is an 8MP camera with f/1.7 aperture and autofocus. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ can shoot 4K videos at 60 fps in the new HVEC format. The device, as well as its sibling also support HD quality slow-motion video shooting a 960 fps.

 

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Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus DXOMark
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus DXOMark

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Huawei Nova 2S Sakura Pink Goes On Sale March 2

When the Huawei Nova 2s was announced last December, it was to come in five different colors. However, not all the color variants have been available since it went on sale. For example, the Acacia Red variant just went on sale last month. Today, Huawei has announced that the Sakura Pink variant will go on sale tomorrow.

Huawei Nova 2s Sakura Pink

The Sakura Pink Huawei Nova 2s will be available in 3 configurations –

  1. 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM ¥2699 (~$425}
  2. 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM  ¥2999 (~$473}
  3. 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM  ¥3399 (~$536}

The Nova 2s has a 5.99” FHD+ display and is powered by the Kirin 960. Unlike most of Huawei and Honor’s other full-screen phones, it has its own fingerprint scanner on the front.

On both sides of the phone are dual rear cameras. A 16MP F/1.8 RGB sensor and a 20MP monochrome sensor grace the back of the phone while a 20MP F/2.0 sensor and a 2MP sensor are in front for selfies.

READ MORE: The Huawei Y5 Lite (2018)/Y3 (2018) May Be Huawei’s First Android Go Phone

Nubia Gaming Phone Tipped To Hit The Stands This April, New Renders Leak

Gaming smartphone is gradually turning into a trend and trust the Chinese OEMs, they won’t stay too far behind. Recently, Xaomi was revealed to be planning the launch of its Black Shark gaming smartphone. ZTE’s Nubia was also revealed to have got one in the works and we recently saw a concept render of that smartphone. It has now been revealed that the Nubia gaming phone is expected to be released in April.Nubia gaming phone

The details of the device are still sketchy but since it is a gaming phone, we expect the device to come with a powerful hardware configuration. The design is said to include cool lighting effects with a super run-class design. The device is also expected to come with four cooling fans to provide some level of cooling. The design will also include some cooling features such as air cooling, near black body, carbon nano-material and a three-dimensional wind tunnel section structure. We can’t say for sure if these renders are actually those of the Nubia phone. The two renders are sistincty different in design.Nubia gaming phone

Read More: Nubia Gaming Smartphone is in Works, Confirms Nubia CEO; Could it Be Nubia Z18?

The Nubia gaming phone is expected to come with a Snapdragon 845 chipset backed by 8GB of RAM. This is just enough to ensure heavy games can be installed on the device. Nubia is no newcomer when it comes t0 8GB RAM phones as the Z17 and Z17s both have 8GB RAM versions. Nubia CEO Ni Fei has already confirmed the company is working on a gaming smartphone so, we hope to meet with the device next month. The exact launch date is still evasive.

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Xiaomi Crowdfunds Finger Thinking Smart Fingerprint Mouse Priced At 199 Yuan (~$31)

As more people rely on computers and the internet to create and store information, personal security and privacy become more important than ever before. Xiaomi has now joined the list of those with fingerprint mice as they just launched that as its 155th crowdfunding product and it is a smart fingerprint mouse. Xiaomi fingerprint sensor

The mouse is actually manufactured by a different Chinese company (Ding Ding Innovation (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd) but launching under the MIJIA platform meant the device has Xiaomi’s strict quality standard. The device is just like your everyday mouse but it comes with a fingerprint sensor at the front, just behind the roller.  at the front. Through fingerprint recognition, users can easily encrypt and decrypt local files on their computers. The fingerprint sensor can also be used for authentication for online banking, to access email, websites and other types of more than 100 Internet account. Thus, you won’t need to enter your password all the time when visiting many web pages.Xiaomi Fingerprint Mouse

Read More: Buy Xiaomi MI A1 And Xiaomi Redmi 4A At Discounted Price On LightInTheBox

The Finger thinking smart fingerprint mouse is also equipped with a highly sensitive optical sensor, providing 1600dpi multi-surface adaptive system. In addition, the left and right keys can withstand at least 5 million hits, which is an indication of its durability. The device also comes with Microsoft security certification and is available in three colour options. The device is already available for funding on the Xiaomi Youpin page for 199 Yuan (~$31) but shipping m. The device will ship on April 15.Xiaomi smart Fingerprint MouseXiaomi Fingerprint Mouse

Xiaomi’s 32-inch Mi TV 4A Releasing Soon with Rs. 12,999 (~$200) Pricing In India; Rs. 21,999 (~$337) Priced 43-inch Mi TVA Also Coming Soon

Xiaomi has just teased on the official Twitter account that it will be soon unleashing a new series. Since it has already launched the Mi TV 4 in India, it is speculated that the Mi TV 4A series may arrive soon. It seems that the rumor may come true as 32-inch Mi TV 4A and another new Mi TV has been found listed on the official website.

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The above image belongs to the temporary listing of 32-inch Mi TV 4A with Rs. 12,999 (~$200). The listing does not contain any images. It could be the very same 32-inch Mi TV that was launched in China last year in May.

It is expected to arrive with a 32-inch HD display that supports 1366 x 768 pixels, Amlogic T962 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, 4 GB of storage, MIUI skinned Android with PatchWall, 2 x 5W speaker, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 2 HDMI ports and ports for AV, Ethernet and USB 2.0.

The other listing shows a nameless Mi TV with a price tag of Rs. 21,999 (~$337). The source code of the webpage reveals that this mysterious product is 43-inch Mi 4A TV. Xiaomi had launched this smart TV alongside the 32-inch Mi TV 4A in May 2017.

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It may come with 43-inch Full HD display, Amlogic T962 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB of storage, MIUI TV skinned Android with PatchWall, 2 x 6W speaker, support for Dolby Virtual Surround Sound, DTS and Bass Boost, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, AV, 2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x USB 2.0 and Ethernet.

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Xiaomi Mi TV 4A May Release Soon in India to Disrupt Market with Cheaper Pricing

On Feb. 14, Xiaomi had launched its TV – the 55-inch Mi TV 4 in India. It met with an amazing response by the Indian audience as it was sold out in less than 10 seconds in its first sale. The second flash sale that was held at the end of last month had also met with same results.  If that was not enough, Xiaomi is now prepping up to launch a new series of Mi TV in India. Rumors are rife that it could be the Mi TV 4A series that was launched in China last year. Here is the official teaser from the company on the new series of Mi TV for India.

Last year, Xiaomi had launched the Mi TV 4 in China in multiple options like 49-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch. However, the company had released only the 55-inch model in India. In July, Xiaomi had launched 32-inch Mi TV 4A with a pricing of 1,099 Yuan (~$175, Rs. 11,300). Its priced was slashed to 999 Yuan (`$157, ~Rs. 10,200) few months ago. The 50-inch Mi TV 4A was unveiled with a pricing of 2,399 Yuan (~$378, ~Rs.24,600) this year in January.

Since Xiaomi has hinted that it is going to unveil a new series, it seems that it may debut the Mi TV 4A in India soon. If the company launches, it will certainly disrupt the Indian market with a pricing of around Rs. 20,000.

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Mi TV 4A

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Arriving in China on March 16, May Come with Android 8.1 Oreo Pre-installed

The Mi TV 4’s Rs. 39,999 pricing is around 25 times cheaper than a smart TV from Samsung in India. Moreover, it is even lower than TVs from Sanyo, Vu and CloudWalker that are selling with affordable pricing in the country. Apart from low pricing, Xiaomi is luring customers with free content of around 500 hours per month across different languages.

The Mi TV could have entered India around three years ago. However, since the company was busy striking deals with content providers, it took long for Mi TV to arrive in India, said Chuang Wang, the co-founder of Xiaomi and global head of Mi TV division with Xiaomi.

 

Huawei P20 Night Shot Teaser Promises Stunning Dim Light Photography Capabilities

Huawei has confirmed that it will be launching the P20 family on March 27. Rumors have it that the Huawei P20 will come with stellar dual rear cameras whereas the P20 Plus/Pro may feature even better camera capabilities as it is pegged to feature triple-lens system. Today, it has been officially confirmed that the P20 will allow users to capture stunning photos in low-light conditions.

This morning, Huawei’s president for mobile department has released a new teaser for Huawei P20 on his Weibo account. The translated text of his Weibo post (shown below) reads, “Huawei P20 is not afraid of darkness and the night is clearer. Let’s see the technical innovation of Huawei Again #SeeMooore# With AI.

Huawei P20 Night Teaser Weibo Post

During a recent interview, Huawei CEO Richard Yu had said that, “We have some very big, bold, big innovation on camera technology. It will be much much better than all the phones.” This shows that the P20 and P20 Plus/Pro flagship phones will deliver unmatched photography experience. According to the aforementioned Weibo post, P20’s cameras will be driven by AI. Also, the teaser GIF shows that even in night, the P20 was able to capture the Eiffel Tower in all its glory.

Rumors have it that the P20 Plus/Pro’s triple camera setup will include 12-megapixel RGB sensor, a 16-megapiel monochrome sensor and a 16-megapixel telephoto lens. Other features include f/1.8 aperture and Optical Image Stabilization. The Huawei P20 may come with RGB + monochrome dual camera setup.

Huawei P20 Render Huawei P20 Plus,Pro Render

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Both the phones are fueled by Kirin 970 and its NPU will make it possible to snap clearer photos in dim-light through AI. The P20 may feature a 5.7-inch display whereas the P20 Plus/Pro may house a larger screen of 6 inches. Both are expected to support FHD+ resolution.

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Buy Women’s Day Gifts At Discounted Price On GeekBuying

In a bid to celebrate the exceptional contributions women make to society in all walks of life, GeekBuying is giving massive discounts on all sorts of items as part of its latest promo dubbed, Women’s Day Special. Let’s check out the details.

Recommended Gifts For Her

If you’ve already run out of gift ideas for Women’s Day, you have come to the right place. This category is brimming with multiple giftable items such as Xiaomi M365 Folding Electric Scooter, Jumper EZbook 3 Pro Laptop, and ZTE Nubia Z17 Lite smartphone, just to name a few.


As if that weren’t enough, GeekBuying is offering a considerable discount on their selling price as well. For instance, the Nubia Z17 Lite bears an original asking price of $449.99 on GeekBuying; however, the site is giving a significant 42% discount bringing the grand total down to only $259.99.

On top of that, you can choose from an array of color options such as black gold, blue and lots more. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that this promo is scheduled to end soon.

Sweet Home

This segment of the promo features a slew of heavily-discounted items that come in handy in day-to-day life. For instance, there’s a 55% discount on the $103.30 selling price of Xiaomi Soocare X3 Smart electric toothbrush, which reduces its cost to just $45.99.
Similarly, the H96 MAX H2 TV Box which comes bearing a price sticker of $102.30 is currently up for grabs in this category for only $54.99. This is a 46% reduction in the device’s real selling price.

Elegant Jewelry

It’s no secret that wearing jewelry has been an important facet of human culture. That being said, the market is brimming with an ample variety of jewelry that usually carries steep price tags. But you can now pick from an array of jewelry that sports latest popular style without spending a fortune.
Lining with this, the SH-R0004 Women Fshion Ring which sells for $5.41 on GeekBuying is available at a lowered price of only $1.69. This is a notable 69% reduction in the item’s real selling price.

Likewise, the site is giving 59% discount on $14.60 selling price of PDRH019 Colorful DIY Personalized Bracelet. As a result, you can now get the lovely bracelet for just $5.99.

Getting Fit

This category gives fitness-conscious women something to cheer about. Here’s a brief glimpse of what it comprises.

Bearing a $36.99 price tag, the Makibes HR1 Smart Bracelet is an ideal gift for women who like to keep a track of their heart rate, calories burned and take care of their health without missing any important calls.
GeekBuying is currently selling this extremely useful device for a slashed price of $14.99. However, the reduction in cost is valid only for 1 day.

Beauty Tools

Present-day women are more confident and they know exactly how to take care of their appearances. Beauty tools play a vital role when it comes to achieving that perfect stylish look. Bearing that in mind, GeekBuying has offered discounts on a slew of products that can prove to be perfect gifts.

You can buy 11 pieces of ZE558800 Bamboo Handle Foundation Blending Makeup Brushes by shelling out only $4.99 on GeekBuying. The site is giving 62% off on this item’s actual selling price of $13.00.


Alternatively, you can buy 4 pieces of Xiaomi Mija A&D E-Cigarette Healthy Sucker Fresh Breath Non-nicotine Fruit Flavor Collagen Vitamin, which sells for $65.91 by shelling out only $45.99, thanks to a 30% discount offered by GeekBuying. This price cut is only valid for 1 more day.

Office Supplies

GeekBuying hasn’t ignored working women either. Let’s take a gander at what the site has in store for them.

You can buy a slew of office supplies at a discounted price in this category. First off, the Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air is available for only $759.99 on GeekBuying.The site is giving 36% off on the 13.3 inches laptop for a limited period of time. Likewise, the global version of the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus smartphone is up for grabs for only $259.99 for a couple of hours.

Outdoor Gadgets

In this category, you can find exciting gift ideas for an adventure junkie. For instance, you can purchase the Anti-theft Lightweight Backpack, which sells for $44.99 on GeekBuying by shelling out only $28.99.


Similarly, you can get 47% off on Xiaomi Mijia Kiss Fish Smart Vacuum Bottle, which sells for $69.99 without the discount. For a limited period of time, you can buy this useful item for only $36.99.

You can head straight to this link in order to check all the products and also take advantage of the promo, which is slated to end on Thursday, March 8.

Huawei Watch 3 is in Works, Confirms Huawei CEO

Huawei has announced the Matebook X notebook and MediaPad tablets at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018. Some rumors had claimed that it would be unveiling Huawei Watch 3 smartwatch at MWC 2018 tech expo. However, Huawei CEO Richard Yu has confirmed to Tech Radar that the company is working on Watch 3, but it won’t be launching soon.

When the publication asked about the possibility of third-generation smartwatch to Yu, he replied by saying that since Huawei Watch 2 is selling well, the company is not hurrying at launching its successor edition soon. He added that the Watch 3 will be announced later without revealing a proper timeframe for its unveil. Hence, it is evident that the Huawei Watch 3 won’t be announced on March 27, the day when the company will be announcing the P20 family.

Huawei Watch 2

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Huawei had unveiled the Huawei Watch 2 in February last year through MWC 2017. There is a possibility that the company may use the IFA 2018 tech trade show event in September to unveil its third-generation smartwatch. If the Watch 2 continues to sell well, Huawei may launch its successor in the next year.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Arriving in China on March 16, May Come with Android 8.1 Oreo Pre-installed

Xiaomi’s Product Marketing Director Zang Zhiyuan had recently confirmed that the company would be launching the Redmi Note 5 in China in March. However, he had not confirmed on the exact unveiled date for the smartphone. Today, Xiaomi has officially confirmed that the Redmi Note 5 will be unveiled in China on March 16.

The Redmi Note 5 for China has already received certification from TENAA authority. The images that have appeared on TENAA as well as the image present in the launch invite suggests that the Redmi Note 5 Pro would be arriving in China as Redmi Note 5.

China received the Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones in December 2017. However, the company did not launch Redmi Note 5 in China last year. In February, the Chinese manufacturer unveiled the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphones. The Note 5 had arrived as a rehashed version of the Redmi 5 Plus whereas the Redmi Note 5 Pro came with advanced specs like Snapdragon 636 chipset, 6 GB RAM and dual rear cameras.

The TENAA listing reveals that the Redmi Note 5 that has 5.99-inch FHD+ display and it is powered by 2.2 GHz octa-core processor (most probably the Snapdragon 636). The SoC is coupled with 4 GB of RAM. There could be another variant featuring 6 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 64 GB.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro China TENAA

Read More: Alleged Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Real Image Emerges with Under-Display Fingerprint Scanner

It also shows that it could be the first phone from the company to come loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo. Rumors have it that the Redmi Note 5’s camera configuration will be different from that of Note 5 Pro that was launched in India.

The Indian Redmi Note 5 Pro has 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and 20-megapixel front camera enabled with Selfie flash. However, the TENAA listing of the phone claims that the handset will be coming with three cameras. It seems to feature a selfie camera of 13-megapixel and it can be assumed that it may feature 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel or 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual rear cameras. Lastly, it includes a 3,900mAh battery.

 

Alleged Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Real Image Emerges with Under-Display Fingerprint Scanner

Xiaomi will be launching the Mi MIX 2S flagship phone on March 27. From the beginning of this year, rumor mill has been actively leaking plenty of information on its specifications and features. One of the reports had even claimed that it would be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. A fresh photo of the alleged real handset of the Mi MIX 2S has appeared today. It reveals that the handset it is equipped with an under-display fingerprint scanner.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Real

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S is expected to break cover as an upgraded version of the Mi MIX 2 from last year. The leaked image suggests the upgraded Mi MIX 2S may offer a higher screen-to-body ratio compared to the last year’s model. Also, it does not seem to feature a notch as early rumors had claimed. The following image that had leaked in the previous month Mi Mix 2s will come with Full Screen 3.0 design and it will feature under-display fingerprint scanner.Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Specs Sheet and Design

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Specs Rumor Roundup: Everything We Know About The Upcoming Xiaomi Flagship

A recent leak has revealed that the handset may feature a 6.01-inch OLED display from Samsung. The screen is expected to support an aspect ratio of 18:9 and FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels.  Since the above image is not clear, it is difficult to see the exact positioning of the selfie camera. Some leaks have claimed that it could be moved to the top-right corner of the screen.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S will be fueled by Snapdragon 845 chipset. Its highest configuration model may feature 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM. It is rumored to feature a dual camera setup that includes Sony IMX363 as one of its sensors. It is likely to house a 3,400mAh battery. It is pegged to come loaded with Android 8.0 Oreo flavored MIUI 9.

What do you think about the above image? Could it be fake or real? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Is Up For Grabs For Only $249.99 On GearBest [Coupon Code]

The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is currently up for grabs for $269.99 on GearBest. But if you’re not willing to spend that kind of money to get your hands on the Xiaomi-branded 4G phablet, we have good news for you.

The Mi Max 2 was launched in June, last year and it didn’t take too long for the handset to reap huge demand among gadget freaks and smartphone enthusiasts. On the downside, it came with a relatively steep quoted price.

Budget-conscious buyers who have been looking forward to getting their hands on the Mi Max 2 4G phablet without burning a hole in your pocket can use coupon code ‘max2018’ at the time of checking out to bring the subtotal down to only $249.99. In other words, you can save $20 by applying the aforesaid coupon code.


As a phablet, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 sports a mammoth 6.44 inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. It also features Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for added protection.

Moreover, the Mi Max 2 offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Under the hood, it packs a powerful Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 processor, paired with Adreno 506 GPU (graphics processing unit).

You can head straight to this link to check out the full specification and take advantage of the discount before the coupon code expires. It’s also worth noting that the item is in Europe.

Buy Huawei Honor 9 For Only $335.98 On LightInTheBox

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a big-screen smartphone without emptying your pocket, we have good news for you. You can now get a massive 44% discount on the moderately steep asking price of the Huawei Honor 9 4G smartphone on LightInTheBox.

The Huawei Honor 9 carries a price tag of $599.99 on LightInTheBox; however, you can now buy the well-received phone by shelling out just $335.98 for a limited period of time. The discount is valid for blue as well as the black color version of the handset.

The Honor 9 is crammed with exceptional specs and features that propelled it to skyrocketing popularity among smartphone lovers. The phone sports a 5.15 inches LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for added protection.


Under the hood, it packs a powerful HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor along with 6GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of onboard storage. The Honor 9 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system with EMUI 8.0 on top.

On the photography front, the Honor 9 sports a 12 megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup at the back and an 8-megapixel front shooter for selfies. The phone draws its juice from a built-in Li-Po 3200 mAh battery.

You can click here to check out the full specification and take advantage of the promo before it comes to an end. It’s also worth noting that there were only 40 pieces remaining for Lightning Sale.

Lenovo K520 Seen On TENAA With FHD+ Display & Dual Rear Cameras

Just a few months after launching its first full-screen smartphone, the Lenovo K320t, Lenovo has another one on the way. The Lenovo K520 has surfaced on TENAA complete with specs and pictures.

The Lenovo K520T shares a generally similar design to the K320t but with a few differences. It is an all metal phone, with dual rear cameras and a fingerprint scanner in the same position as the K320t.

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The main physical difference between both is that the K320t has a speaker grille on the back but the K520 doesn’t. The K520 also packs a slightly smaller display but weighs more even though they both have the same battery capacity.

When it comes to the rest of the specs, their differences are much more distinct. The Lenovo K520 has a 5.65-inch FHD+ (2160 x 1080) display. It measures 154 × 73.5 × 7.8mm and weighs 165g.

It comes with 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of expandable storage. Unlike the K320t which is powered by a Spreadtrum quad-core processor, the K520 is powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core processor.

Although the images show the phone has dual rear cameras, TENAA only lists for one camera which is an 8MP sensor. There is also another 8MP sensor in front.

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Qualcomm May Switch To 10nm For Future Snapdragon 600 Series

Qualcomm’s next flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 855 is going to be built on a 7nm process. With that happening, new chips in the mid-range series should also switch to a new process, right?

Qualcomm Snapdragon 600

An insider in the industry says Qualcomm will be upgrading its Snapdragon 600 series to the 10nm process. These new chips are expected to be launched in the second half of the year and give MediaTek’s new 12nm Helio P60 a run for its money.

The original Snapdragon 600 processor was built on the 28nm process. The most powerful SoC in the series now is the Snapdragon 660 and it is a 14nm chip.

The switch to a 10nm process will bring significant upgrades to chip performance as well as a reduction in power consumption. The upcoming Snapdragon 670 is one of the first chips in the series to be built on the 10nm process. Leaks have revealed that it will be an octa-core chip in a 6+2 arrangement instead of 4+4. It will also use custom Kryo cores.

The snapdragon 670 was rumored to be announced at MWC 2018, instead Qualcomm announced a new series – the Snapdragon 700.

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LG G7 Neo Shows up in Photos And Video, Has A Notch Too

The LG V30S ThinQ was the phone LG unveiled at MWC this year but the V30 ThinQ wasn’t the only device the manufacturer took to the show. Images and photos of a phone called the LG G7 Neo have been posted online by an Israeli publication that got to spend some time with the device.

LG G7 Neo

The LG G7 Neo is said to have a 6” display with a new OLED technology. The screen also has a 3120 x 1440 resolution and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Yes, that aspect ratio is as a result of a notch in the display.

If you watch the video below below, the phone is shown to sport a notch in some scenes and doesn’t have one in others. Even in the image above, you can’t see the notch. But can you see the clock, network, and battery icons are positioned above the “rest of the display”? Confused? Don’t be.

The notch sort of “hides” on the homescreen too just like it happens when you are playing a video on a device with a notch like the iPhone X, Essential PH-1 or the new ASUS Zenfone 5. It sure is a pretty neat trick. It is said that an 8MP wide-angle camera resides within the cut-out.

LG G7 Neo rear

On the rear, the LG G7 Neo has dual cameras. Both are 16MP sensors but one has a F/1.6 aperture with OIS while the other is a wide-angle lens with a F/1.9 aperture. Below the setup is a fingerprint scanner but this doesn’t double as a power button like in the LG G6.

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The LG G7 Neo is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor and has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It also has a 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM variant. The battery capacity is said to be 3000mAh and there are other features like BoomBox Audio™ and DTS-X.

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Vivo X20 Plus UD Version Gets A Solid DXOMark Rating of 90

Vivo X20 Plus UD version has gone through DXOMark test and its overall score is pretty impressive. The X20 Plus UD version had a total of 90 points, the same score with the Google Pixel, HTC U11 and Mi Note 3. Google Pixel 2 remains the highest rated phone camera according to DXOMark’s rating where it got a score of 90. This score shows that the X20 Plus has the potential of being an outstanding smartphone for photography enthusiasts

Of course, the Vivo X20 Plus UD version comes with the same specification as the regular X20 Plus so the camera rating is expected to cut across all models of the X20 Plus. The X20 Plus comes with an attractive design which includes a dual camera setup at the rear. The rear cameras include a f/1.8 aperture 12-megapixel sensor that is coupled with a secondary sensor of 5-megapixel. For snapping selfies, the handset is equipped with f/2.0 aperture 12-megapixel camera. Vivo X20 Plus

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The summary of the DXOMark test shows that the Vivo X20 Plus’ camera performed better in still photography than in the video aspect. The X20 Plus recorded a sub-score of 92 points in the aspect of photos. The key attributes which give the X20 Plus camera its outstanding rating include its good exposures, particularly in indoor conditions; a very good wide aperture mode, which produces a mild, but attractive bokeh effect with few artefacts; and outstanding autofocus performance. The device also packs a capable video mode with a sub-score of 87 points and should be an amazing one for photography enthusiast.

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