Preorder Xiaomi Mi 6 Smartphone For Only $351.49 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Feb 26, 2018

The hotly-anticipated Xiaomi Mi 6 smartphone was launched in April 2017. As expected, the phone propelled straight to popularity among smartphone lovers thanks to a myriad of exceptional specs and features that it came with.

But despite sporting a jaw-dropping design and brimming with useful apps and features, Xiaomi Mi 6 failed to sweep budget-conscious buyers off their feet because it carried a relatively expensive price sticker. But that’s about to change.

While the Mi 6 bears a steep price tag of $599.98 on Banggood, you can now preorder the well-received phone via the site without burning a hole in your pocket. Let’s check out the details.

Banggood is currently offering a considerable 38% off on the black color version of the Mi 6, bringing its original selling price down to just $369.99. The discount is valid for a limited period of time.

But if that doesn’t impress you enough, you can use coupon code ‘2BGMi64G’ at the time of checking out to get an additional $18.50 discount, which reduces your grand total to only $351.49. It’s worth noting that the coupon will expire soon.
As far as specs are concerned, the Mi 6 offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard memory. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and sports a big 5.15 inches four-sided curved glass display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.

The dual-SIM smartphone features a 12 megapixels dual-camera setup at the back and an 8 megapixels front camera. Moreover, it is backed by a non-removable Li-Po 3350 mAh battery.

It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the promo is slated to end on Wednesday, February 28. You can click here to check out the full specification of the Mi 6 smartphone and take advantage of the promo before it comes to an end.

Huawei Y3 (2018) Budget Smartphone Gets Certified By FCC, Key Specs Revealed

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Jeet

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Feb 26, 2018

Huawei is currently gearing up to launch its new budget smartphone — Huawei Y3 (2018). As the name suggests, this upcoming device is the successor of the Huawei Y3 2017 that was launched last year.

The phone has received the FCC certification and the alleged live image of the phone, along with its key specifications, has been leaked online. The FCC certification passing suggests that the launch of the phone is not far away.

The leaked images show that the device comes with a single camera, dedicated microSD card, and a single SIM slot. But we can’t make out much from the images. As for the specifications, it appears that the handset carries a model number CAG-L22.

Huawei Y3 (2018) seems to have been powered by an entry-level MediaTek MT6737 processor paired along with 1GB RAM. It comes with 8GB of internal storage and as the phone also has a microSD card slot, users can use it to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

The phone has also appeared on Geekbench and the listing reveals that the display carries a low resolution of 480 × 854 pixels. The device will be backed by a 2,200mAh battery. However, what’s interesting is the software on this device.

As per the leaks, the Huawei Y3 (2018) will be running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box. There are also rumors suggesting that the budget device could be one of the few devices that will come with the support for Project Treble.

Considering this specs for a moment, it seems Huawei Y3 2018 won’t be a banger and there are better options available in the market. In any case, we believe that the price point could be a key factor in this case.

Currently, there is no information available about the phone’s pricing or availability details. Given that the Huawei Y3 2017 edition was launched in the month of May for about $80, we are expecting similar pricing for this upcoming device as well.

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Buy Nubia Z17 Mini 4G Smartphone For Only $199.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 26, 2018

ZTE Nubia Z17 Mini smartphone garnered noteworthy demand among smartphone lovers after hitting the store shelves in April, last year. But that’s hardly surprising considering the phone offers an array of awe-inspiring specs and features without bearing a steep price tag.

Much to the delight of smartphone enthusiasts who have been waiting to get their hands on the well-received Nubia Z17 Mini without emptying their pocket, GearBest is currently offering a 5% discount on the handset’s original selling price. Let’s check out the details.

You can now get your hands on the Nubia Z17 Mini by shelling out only $199.99 for a limited period of time. The discount is valid for black and champagne-tinted global version of the 4G smartphone.

The Nubia Z17 Mini sports a 5.2 inches LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels at a pixel density of 424 PPI (pixels per inch). Under the hood, the phone packs a powerful Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB ROM.

On the photography front, the Z17 Mini offers a 13.0MP + 13.0MP dual camera setup with AF and flashlight, and a massive 16MP front shooter for selfie addicts. It runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow operating system with Nubia UI 4.0 skin on top of it.

You can head straight to this link to check out the full specification and take advantage of the promo which is slated to end in just 1 day.

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Buy Original Xiaomi Powerbank For Only $13.49 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 26, 2018

There’s no dearth of power banks in the market. In fact, online stores are brimming with all sorts of low-priced power banks that usually have inferior quality and pack unsafe batteries that can easily explode.

Thankfully, you can now get your hands on the original Xiaomi Powerbank on Banggood. All Xiaomi power banks that are up for grabs on the site are guaranteed to be safe and original.

Banggood is currently selling the original Xiaomi Powerbank for $14.99. The device is backed by a robust 3.7V 5000mAh battery and it can be charged in about 3 hours with the help of a 5V/2A charger.But if you’re not willing to shell out that kind of money to buy the Xiaomi Powerbank, we have good news for you. At the time of checking out, you can use coupon code ’10MIPB’ and get a discount of $1.50. This brings your grand total down to only $13.49.

The promo code is valid for the white color version of the Xiaomi Powerbank. Click here to take advantage of the discount before the coupon code expires.

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ZTE Temp Go Launched with $79 Pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 26, 2018

At the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018, ZTE unleashed its Blade V9 and Blade V9 VITA mid-range smartphones yesterday. The Chinese smartphone maker has also announced Temp Go as its first Android Go smartphone. Actually, it is the very same smartphone that was announced as Tempo X in September last year. The only major difference between the Tempo Go and Tempo X is that the new phone runs on Android Go (Oreo edition).

ZTE Temp Go Specifications, Features and Pricing

The Temp Go wears a polycarbonate body that measures 145.5 x 71.9 x 9.1mm and it weighs 141 grams. It is fitted with a 5-inch IPS LCD screen that supports a low resolution of 480 x 854 pixels. The 1.1 GHz quad-core processor present inside the Snapdragon 210 chipset powers the Tempo Go along with 1 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 8 GB and it also carries support for microSD card slot. The handset is fueled by a 2,200mAh battery that offers 12 hours of talk time and 220 hours of standby time.

The Android Go device is running on Android 8.1 Oreo that brings along pre-loaded Android Go apps like Gmail Go, YouTube Go, Maps Go and so on. The original Tempo X smartphone from last year was launched with Android 7.1.1 Nougat pre-installed.

The backside of the phone is fitted with a 5-megapixel snapper that is accompanied by an LEF flash. A 2-megapixel camera sits on the frontside of the phone. The connectivity features that are available on the Tempo Go include 4G VoLTE, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 4.2 Bluetooth, microUSB, 3.5mm audio jack and GPS.

The ZTE Temp Go is now available unlocked in the U.S. with an attractive price tag of $79.

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

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 25, 2018

Samsung went official with the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ as scheduled, just in time for the Mobile World Congress 2018. The Galaxy S9+ is supposed to be the top model among the duo. The flagship S9+ packs a dual camera design and indeed the camera configuration is shown to be top notch. We don’t have to wait for too long for the camera samples as well as the videos shot by the Galaxy S9+ as those are already out, albeit official ones.

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.

Check out how the camera sensors of the device performed on these picture and video samples below. You be the judge.

Huawei P20 Pro Specs Leaked, As Well As Renders Of The P20 & P20 Plus

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 25, 2018

Huawei isn’t expected to announce its P20 series models at the Mobile World Congress 2018. The tech giant is expected to take the wraps off the models in an event scheduled for March 27. However, the models have continued to dominate discussions and the latest is the rumour of a Huawei P20 Pro whose specs just leaked.

The leaked document seems to be a screenshot of the retail page of an e-commerce platform where the P20 Pro is already listed with a price tag of 5899 Yuan ($930 or €757). With this hefty price tag, comes a device with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The specs details also include the Kirin 970 chip, an 18:9 display Aspect ratio, a 6GB + 128GB model which is expected to be expandable up to 256GB.

An interesting aspect is that the device also packs a triple camera configured as a 12MP+ 16MP+16MP triple shooters with OIS, f1/8 aperture etc. At the front, the device packs a single 8MP sensor with f2.0 aperture and front focus. This P20 Pro is likely the second model after the P20 Plus which would be announced with an innovative triple camera setup at the rear. We don’t know how that would be starked.

The renders of the P20 and P20 Plus also made their grand appearance in the open. Indeed, the appearance is grand as it highlights the device with an iPhone X-like notch. Both devices are also shown to have ultra-thin bezels at the sides. One striking difference between the two is that while the P20 has a home button reminiscent of the full-screen design of the Honor 7X while the P20 Plus lacks a home button up front. That means the P20 will likely pack a front fingerprint sensor while the P20 Plus may come with a rear-mounted one.

Do take the purported specs of the Huawei P20 Pro with a pinch of salt.

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This Photo Allegedly Show iPhone X Plus OLED Displays Made By LG

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 25, 2018

Apple will launch at least three iPhones in late 2018, and one of them is expected to be iPhone X Plus (or XS Plus or whatever Apple decides to name the new models). While MWC 2018 is kicking off, a new photo surfaced on a Chinese Mac forum shows the alleged iPhone X Plus’ display manufactured by LG. According to rumors, this photo has been shot out of an LG OLED factory located in Vietnam. This photo confirms the previous leaks which were suggesting that this handset would come with an OLED display and a notch just like its predecessor.

But, unlike the new device, the original X sports a display manufactured by Samsung, and not by LG. The notch that you can see in the alleged iPhone X Plus display will house the front camera, an earpiece, and a TrueDepth sensor for Face ID. The display that you can see in the photo may belong to the most powerful iPhone to be launched by Apple this year. According to the famous analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo from KGI Securities, the displays of the upcoming iPhones will have sizes of 5.8 inches, 6.1 inches, and 6.5 inches. While in the actual generation, the 5.8-inch display size is the biggest one, in the next one it will be the smallest one.

Do you like the bezel-less iPhone X or you prefer the classic 16:9 iPhone 8?

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Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are Official with Advanced Dual Camera, Infinity Display, AR Emoji and Expensive Pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 25, 2018

After months of leaks, Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S9+ alongside its smaller sibling the Galaxy S9 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. These phones have arrived as successor phones for Galaxy S8 and S8+ from last year. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ have arrived with flagship specs, premium design and expensive pricing.

Design and Display

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ are premium looking smartphones that come in multiple colors like Midnight Black, Titanium Grey, Coral Blue and the new Lilac Purple. Both phones bear resemblance with their predecessor models, albeit some design changes like the repositioned fingerprint scanner that now sits below the rear camera, less rounded corners and slightly reduced bezels.

The screen of S9 and S9+ are curved towards the edges on the front and rear. Their aluminum frame that is flanked with curved Gorilla Glass panels on both sides. The IP68 certification ensures that S9 and S9+ are waterproof and dustproof smartphones. The Galaxy S9 measures 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mm and weighs 163 grams. On the other side, the dimensions of the Galaxy S9+ are 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5mm and its weight is 189 grams.

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ respectively feature 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display that supports QHD+ resolution 2960 x 1440 pixels. According to Samsung, both phones come with a new kind of coating on the screen that deliver deeper blacks.

Chipset, RAM, Storage and Battery

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ are fueled by Snapdragon 845 chipset in markets like North America and China. The rest of the world will be receiving their Exynos 9810 chipset models. Both the phones are packed with 64 GB of native storage and support for microSD card.

The Galaxy S9 features 4 GB of RAM and 3,000mAh battery whereas the larger S9+ includes 6 GB of RAM and 3,500mAh battery. The S9 and S9+ feature Quick Charge 2.0 and wireless charging.

Camera, Software and Other Features

Compared to Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, the newly unveiled successor phones are packed with improved cameras. The Galaxy S9’s rear camera and the primary sensor in the dual camera setup of S9+ feature 12-megpixel lens with 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 presence of variable aperture makes it possible to snap amazing shots in low-light conditions as well as well-lit scenarios. The second camera of the dual camera system of S9+ is a 12-megapixel telephoto lens that comes with f/2.4 aperture, OIS and dual-pixel autofocus.

The rear-facing camera on both phones are equipped with single LED flash. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ can shoot 4K videos at 60 fps in the new HVEC format. These phones also support HD quality slow-motion video shooting a 960 fps. For shooting selfies, the Galaxy S9 duo feature 8-megapixel camera with f/.17 aperture and autofocus.

The stereo speaker setup tuned by AKG coupled with support for Dolby Atmos are available on the S9 and S9+. Samsung claims that the stereo speakers on both phones are 40 percent louder than their predecessor phones. The new Galaxies are also equipped with 3.5mm audio jack.

The Android 8.0 Oreo customized with the latest Grace UX comes loaded on the Galaxy S9 and S9+. Apart from fingerprint reader, both phones are also equipped with security features like improved KNOX and Intelligent Scan that combines iris scanner and face recognition.

The front-facing camera on both phones can be used to create 3D avatars called AR Emoji. The camera app can be used to capture an image of the face and generate a 3D avatar. The S9 duo can automatically make animated emoji sticker relying on the 3D avatar. These emoji stickers will be available through the keyboard so that they can be used while messaging.

Pricing and Availability

In the U.S, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are respectively priced at $719 and $839. The pre-orders of the S9 duo will begin in the U.S. starting from March 2. In the Europe, the S9 is priced at 849 euros and the S9+ costs 949 euros. In the U.S., Europe and select markets, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are expected to release in the market on March 16.

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Nokia 1 Android Go Smartphone Launched At MWC 2018, Priced At $85

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Jeet

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Feb 25, 2018

As expected, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, HMD Global has announced its first Android Oreo (Go Edition) phone — Nokia 1. The phone is priced at just $85 and will be available in key markets from April this year.

Given the phone’s pricing, we do not expect much from the device. The phone comes with a 4.5-inch IPS display that offers a screen resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. Under the hood, it is powered by a low-level quad-core processor from MediaTek which is clocked at 1.1GHz. However, at this time, we don’t know which specific chipset is used.

The phone packs just 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage. However, there’s a microSD card slot which enables users to further expand the storage capacity of the device. Further, the phone features a 5-megapixel camera sensor at the back and a 2-megapixel camera sensor on the front, primarily for video calling.

The Nokia 1 is the first phone from Finland-based HMD Global that is a part of Google’s Android Go program. Thus, the phone runs Android Oreo (Go Edition) and comes with access to several Android Go-specific applications. Google has launched Go-specific version of some of its apps, including Gmail, Maps, Chrome, Assistant, and the Play Store.

Google had announced the Android Go initiative with an aim to bring a tailored distribution of the latest Android version to low-end devices. The search engine giant has begun this program to release Android Go phones in emerging markets. The operating system is optimized to run on devices with 512MB RAM and 1GB RAM.

While the phone will be available in two color options — Red and Blue, the company has introduced a variety of colors with Xpress-On covers that can be used to customize the phone. However, there are no official details related to the availability of colors or its cost.

Earlier, Google had confirmed that it will be using the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 platform to introduce some Android Oreo (Go Edition) phones. Recently, TCL-owned Alcatel announced its Android Go phone — Alcatel 1x, which is priced at 99 Euros.

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Nokia 7 Plus Launched Sporting A SD660 SoC, Android Oreo, Dual Cameras & More

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 25, 2018

Nokia today held its much-anticipated conference where four models were announced. The Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 6 (2018) and Nokia 8110. The Nokia 7 Plus is released under Google’s Android One project and sports a dual rear camera setup just like the original Nokia 7. Here’s a look at the full specifications of the Nokia 7 Plus.

Nokia 7 Plus specifications

The Nokia 7 Plus features a 6-inch IPS Full HD+ display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The device thus features a fullscreen design with the 18:9 aspect ratio. The display also comes with a 500-nits brightness rating and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. The device comes with a dimension 158.38×75.64×7.99mm while the camera bump takes that area to 9.55mm height. The device also comes with a 6000 series aluminum unibody.

The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and there is 64GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 256GB. The device also runs on Android 8.0 Oreo and since is an Android One build, there are no customisations on top of the stock Android onboard. Nokia also promises to push regular updates.

Camera wise, the Nokia 7 Plus packs a 12-megapixel wide-angle primary camera with a f/1.75 aperture and 1.4-micron pixels, as well as a 13-megapixel camera with a f/2.6 aperture, 1um pixels, and 2x optical zoom. The duo is stacked in a vertical direction and is accompanied by a dual-tone LED flash and Zeiss optics. As for the front camera, the Nokia 7 Plus features a 16-megapixel fixed focus offering with a f/2.0 aperture, 1um pixels, and Zeiss optics. In addition, the premium midranger offers 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, USB Type-C (2.0), and a 3.5mm audio jack. Sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and a rear-facing fingerprint sensor. The company is also touting the presence of a single speaker with a smart amplifier and Nokia spatial audio with 3 mics. Keeping the lights on is a 3800mAh battery with fast charging and touted to deliver a talk time up to 19 hours and a standby time of 723 hours.

Pricing & Availability

The Nokia 7 Plus price has been pegged at EUR 399 (roughly $490) excluding taxes and subsidies. The device will be available from early April and comes in Copper Black and Copper White colour variants.

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Nokia 8 Sirocco Launched: The Most Powerful Android One Phone Ever Made

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 25, 2018

HMD Global has outdone itself at this year’s MWC. The new home of the Nokia brand has unveiled 5 new phones and at the top of that list is the Nokia 8 Sirocco Android One.

Design

The Nokia 8 Sirocco is made from a single piece of steel which is more durable and stronger than aluminium. Even with its strength, it is just 7.5mm at its thickest point.

There is 3D Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides of the device which gives the Nokia 8 Sirocco a premium curved appearance.

Nokia 8 Sirocco Specs

The Nokia 8 Sirocco has a 5.5” Quad HD pOLED £D curved display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 835 mobile platform and comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage.

It packs a 12MP f/1.7 78.2° wide-angle Zeiss lens and a 13MP f/2.6 telephoto lens on the rear. The front camera is a 5MP 1.4um sensor. The phone also comes with dual sight which lets you take photos or record videos with both cameras (front and back) at the same time.

For connectivity, the Nokia 8 Sirocco has a USB-C port, NFC, GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, and dual band WiFi. It also has an IP67 rating and supports Qi wireless charging. Its battery capacity is 3260mAh.

The phone runs Android 8.0 Oreo and just like the other smartphones released at the event, it will get updated to Android P.

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ZTE Blade V9 and V9 Vita Debut At MWC 2018 With Honor-Like Design And Mid/Low-End Specs

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 25, 2018

ZTE took advantage of MWC 2018 to launch two midrangers focused on the quality-price ratio: ZTE Blade V9 and Blade V9 Vita. Both come with wide 18:9 displays and designs which remind a lot of the most beautiful handsets by Honor. The back cover is made of glass and it also houses a fingerprint reader. The standard version comes with a 5.7-inch display and mid-range specs. It boasts an octa-core Snapdragon 450 SoC by Qualcomm, paired with 3 or 4 GB of RAM depending on the variant that you will choose to buy, and 64 GB of internal storage.

On the rear side of the ZTE Blade V9 there is a dual camera setup placed horizontally, with resolutions of 16 and 5 MP. The secondary sensor is able to capture depth information for better bokeh effect. According to the company, this dual camera is also able to shoot good photos in low-light conditions. On the front panel, there is a single 8 MP snapper. Android 8.0 Oreo is installed out of the box, and the battery has a capacity of 3100 mAh; the handset can be charged through a micro-USB port, so we guess it will not charge so quickly.

ZTE Blade V9 Vita is an even more affordable version with a 5.45-inch HD+ display. Under the hood, it has an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset and it will be available in two configurations: the cheapest one will have 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage, while the costlier one will have 3 GB RAM and 32 GB ROM. There is a dual camera setup on this device as well, but the resolutions are lower: 13 and 2 MP. The front camera has a lower resolution as well: just 5 MP. ZTE Blade V9 and V9 Vita will be launched in selected markets across Europe, Mexico, and China. The price for the standard version starts from €269 ($330), while the V9 Vita will start from €179 ($220).

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Alleged Xiaomi Mi 7 Real Images Crop Up With A Full Screen Front & A Super Reflective Back

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Joel Joseph

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Feb 25, 2018

Earlier today, Xiaomi confirmed it would release the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S on March 27. Now that we have a date for the official launch of the big flagship, we are left to wonder when we’ll meet Mi 6’s successor, the Xiaomi Mi 7. While we are still clueless about a release time frame for the device, some alleged images of the Xiaomi Mi 7 have just cropped up online.

The phone seems to have a premium design, featuring a full screen on the front and a reflective back. The front is actually quite interesting, as apart from the thin forehead on top of the phone that houses the sensors, rest of the design seems to be bezel-less. The corners are curved and the curve continues to the back as well to some extent. What we’ve got here is a metallic blue back which is highly reflective. To be honest, the back reminds me of the HTC U11+ but if you remember, Xiaomi too isn’t new to reflective back smartphones. The Xiaomi Mi 6 Silver Limited Edition came with one of the most reflective back designs we have seen lately and the company could have easily thought of continuing it to the Mi 7. The buttons are all located on the right side of the phone. The back has dual cameras arranged vertically with dual LED flash placed in between the two sensors.

This isn’t the first time we are seeing this design. If you remember, we have seen a few renders with exactly the same design a couple of months ago. The only difference here is that this is the real phone while those were just renders. This brings us to the big question, is this really the Xiaomi Mi 7? It’s hard to say. The icons on the front are not standard MIUI stuff. They look large and weird and are nothing like what we have seen on the MIUI platform. But there’s the Mi branding at the back and the design looks pretty premium. So, it could be the Xiaomi Mi 7, but we cannot be sure, so make sure to take them with a pinch of salt.

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Nokia 8110 4G Slider Phone Launched; Specifications, Features and Pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 25, 2018

HMD Global has launched the all new Nokia 8110 4G feature phone. It is a refreshed version of the original Nokia 8110 phone that was launched in 1996. The older handset was seen in “The Matrix” sci-fi action movie in 1999.

Last year, the Finnish firm had launched the new edition of Nokia 3310 feature phone alongside Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 in February. Apart from Nokia 8110 4G feature phone, the company has also launched other phones like Nokia 1 Android Go, Nokia 7 Plus Android One, global edition of Nokia 6 (2018) and Nokia 8 Sirocco.

Nokia 8110 4G Specifications and Features

Nokia 8110 4G is a candy bar feature phone that requires user to flip open the case to answer a phone call or to access the keypad. The bright yellow edition of the Nokia 8110 4G is dubbed as Banana Yellow by the company because of its curved design. The handset can be also availed in Black color.

The Nokia 8110 4G is fueled by Snapdragon 205 dual-core processor that clocks at 1.1 GHz. The SoC is supported by 512 MB of LPDDR3 RAM. It has a native storage of 4 GB. For photography, it includes a 2-megapixel camera. The 1,500mAh battery of the phone delivers a talk time of 9 days and a standby time of 17 hours.

The original phone shown below had a monochrome display, but the refreshed edition has arrived with a 2.4-inch QVGA color display that supports a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. It has the same user interface that is available on the new Nokia 3310. It is not running on Android, but Smart Feature OS that brings Facebook, Twitter, Google Assistant, Google Maps, and iconic Snake game on the phone.

The Nokia 8110 4G supports multiple audio formats such as AAC, AMR, MP3, MIDI and Vorbis. The other features of the phone include micro SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack and FM Radio. By enabling 4G wireless hotspot on the phone, users can enjoy high-speed web connectivity through tethering on a laptop or tablet.

Nokia 8110 4G Pricing and Availability

The re-imagined Nokia 8110 will be available for buying starting from May this year with a price tag of 79 euros. It will be hitting the shelves in single-SIM and dual-SIM versions. As of this writing, HMD Global has not confirmed on the markets that will be receiving it.

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Nokia 6 2018 With 5.5-Inch Display And Snapdragon 630 SoC Launched At MWC

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Jeet

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Feb 25, 2018

As expected, HMD Global has announced the next-generation Nokia 6, dubbed as Nokia 6 2018, at a press event during Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona. The phone was originally made available in the Chinese market earlier this year.

According to the company, the device is touted to be more compact with a durable body. The phone is not a huge departure from the previous-generation model, but there are few meaningful changes that could improve the experience. The company claims that the smartphone is over 60 percent faster compared to its predecessor.

The phone comes with a 5.5-inch 2.5D display with ‘damage-resistant’ Corning Gorilla Glass on top. It features Full HD display with 1920 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, having a pixel density of 401ppi.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 630 processor clocked at 2.2GHz, along with 4GB RAM and two variants on the internal storage — 32GB and 64GB. There’s also a microSD card slot, which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

There’s a 16-megapixel camera on the back which has f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and dual-LED flash. The phone also features an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with a 1.12um sensor and f/2.0 aperture for taking selfies and video calling. There’s a fingerprint sensor placed on the back panel for added security.

On the connectivity front, the phone offers hybrid Dual SIM slot, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v5, GPS, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio. It also features dual speakers, dual smart amplifiers, and Dolby Atmos.

The phone is running on Android Oreo operating system. Given that it’s an Android One device, there is no bloatware on the phone as well as no custom user interface from the company. The Nokia 8 2018 is powered by a 3,000mAh non-removable battery — same as its predecessor.

The Nokia 6 2018 will be available in three color options — Black/Copper, White/Iron, and Blue/Gold. The phone will go on sale in April this year, with an average retail price of 279 Euros.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro May Become Project Treble Compatible With Latest Android 8.1 Oreo Update

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 25, 2018

Xiaomi released the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro at an event in India on February 14. The Redmi Note 5 and its co-traveller are already contenders for best mid-rangers in the market presently. Although some are still not happy with the choice of Xiaomi to stick with the Snapdragon 625 chip onboard the Redmi Note 5. However, the Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with a Snapdragon 636 processor which is almost similar in performance to SD 660, save for a weaker GPU and a few other minor issues.

Another downside for some is the now outdated Android 7.0 Nougat which the devices shipped with. But the Redmi Note 5 Pro may get Android 8.1 Oreo soon and this could bring Project Treble compatibility. This detail was scooped up by XDA Developers while rummaging through the firmware files of a device code-named “whyred.” The device was known to be a Redmi model running global ROM but the real name wasn’t known. The device has now been uncovered as the Redmi Note 5 Pro since it has been launched. A CPU-Z benchmark test as shown in the screenshot below proves that. Also, the firmware is said to run Android 8.1 Oreo. The SDK version is 27 and the release build is 8.1.0 with the January security patches. But what’s most interesting is that the line “ro.treble.enabled” is set to true in the build.prop, which is one of the easiest ways to check for Project Treble compatibility on an official ROM.

In case you don’t know what Project Treble is, it is one of the most important features included in Android 8.0 Oreo. Project Treble separates all the low-level device drivers (known as the ‘vendor implementation’) from the rest of Android. This makes updating phones/tablets to the latest version of Android much easier for manufacturers, as long as they already support Treble. Treble makes it significantly easier to develop custom ROMs for phones, as opposed to ones without the feature. It’s even possible to develop a single system image that works across vastly different devices, as long as they are Treble-compatible. This would make it easier and faster to develop custom ROMs based on newer Android versions going forward. These are just speculations anyway as XDA Developers didn’t get the opportunity to verify by testing the Android Oreo-running Redmi Note 5 Pro hands on.

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

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Jeet

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Feb 25, 2018

Mobile World Congress 2018 has kicked-off with Huawei announcing a bunch of new devices. After unveiling the Matebook X Pro with super-thin bezels, the China-based company has now announced its new high-end Android tablet — Huawei MediaPad M5.

The company has announced two variants — MediaPad M5 and MediaPad M5 Pro. While the M5 will be available in two screen sizes — 8.4-inch display and a 10.8-inch display, the M5 Pro will be available in only one size — 10.8-inch. Both screen sizes come with curved glass displays, 2560 x 1600 pixels screen resolution and IPS panels.

Under the hood, the tablets are powered by the company’s own HiSilicon Kirin 960s processor. This is similar to the Kirin 960 but with a dedicated NPU like the Kirin 970. As of the memory configuration, both devices pack 4GB RAM and offers three storage variants — 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. There’s also a microSD card slot allowing users to further expand the storage capacity up to 256GB.

The devices come with an aluminum unibody construction, with four speakers on the 10.8-inch and two speakers on the 8.4-inch. All the speakers are placed on the rear panel and are co-engineered with Harmon/Kardon.

There’s a 13-megapixel camera sensor placed on the back panel and an 8-megapixel front-facing snapper for video calling. It also features a fingerprint sensor which is embedded in the home button. The devices are running on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system with the company’s own EMUI 8.0 on top.

The MediaPad M5 Pro also comes with added support for Huawei’s M-Pen that features 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity and support for tilting and shading and can last for about 50 days on a single charge. Further, the Pro model will also support a detachable keyboard and will offer a desktop-type view with expanded file management features.

Connectivity options on the device include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and Bluetooth v4.2. All variants of the tablet will also be available with 4G LTE option.

The MediaPad M5 with 8.4-inch display is powered by a 5,100mAh battery that the company says is good for 11 hours of 1080p video, and can be charged in two hours. The 10.8-inch model is powered by a larger 7,500mAh battery that can be charged in about 3 hours using the fast charge technology.

The Huawei MediaPad M5 will be available in two colors — Champagne Gold and Space Grey. The devices will start shipping in March and will be available in most European countries, as well as the United States. Pricing for the devices start at 349 Euros and goes up to 599 Euros.

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Huawei Launches Matebook X Pro With Super Thin Bezels

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 25, 2018

Huawei has taken the wraps off its first product at MWC 2018. The new device is the MateBook X Pro – an upgraded version in all ways over last year’s MateBook X.

The original MateBook X was known for its very slim bezels but the new Pro model takes it even further. Huawei says the MateBook X Pro has a 91% screen-to-body ratio!!!

The super thin bezels mean the webcam has to find a new home and Huawei has come up with a nice little trick. The wide-angle webcam now resides in the spill-proof keyboard. It is actually nestled between the F7 and F8 keys and it pops up when needed.

For security conscious folks, the good thing about the webcam’s new home is that there is no need for duct tape to cover your camera anymore.

The MateBook X Pro has a 13.9” 3000 x 2000 (3K) touch display. it comes with Intel’s 8th gen processor in Core i5 and Core i7 configurations. It will also be available with either 8GB or 16GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB SSD. NVIDIA’s GeForce MX150 handles graphics.

The MateBook X Pro is thicker and heavier (1.33kg) than its predecessor (1.05kg) and that is because it has a larger battery and packs more ports. The battery is said to last for 12 hours for. It also comes with a fast charger that gets you 6 hours of battery life after just 30 minutes of charge.

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Alcatel 3 Series Brings EIS and NFC To The Mid-Range Category

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 25, 2018

Other than the Alcatel 5, Alcatel 1X, and Alcatel 1T tablets unveiled last night, three new phones in the Alcatel 3 series were also officially launched. They are the Alcatel 3, Alcatel 3C, and Alcatel 3V; and all three phones fit into the lower to mid-range category.

Alcatel 3

This is the least powerful of the three phones. It rocks a 5.5” HD+ display, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of expandable storage. Like the Alcatel 1X unveiled last night, this one is also powered by a MediaTek MT6739 SoC.

The rear camera is a 13MP sensor with a f/2.0 aperture, HDR, PDAF, and a LED flash. The 5MP front camera also has its own LED flash.

The Alcatel 3 has Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, Cat.4 LTE, dual SIM support, a microUSB port and a 3000mAh battery. The battery is said to last up to 17 hours on 3G. It also runs Android Oreo out of the box.

It will come in Spectrum Black, Spectrum Blue, and Spectrum Gold with a 2.5D glass and radial design on the back. Color availability will be based on region. Price of the Alcatel 3 is put at €149.99 when ot goes on sale next month.

Alcatel 3X

The Alcatel 3X shares a bunch of features with the Alcatel 3 above. It has the same MT6739 processor, same 3000mAh battery, and a 5MP selfie camera with flash.

Where it differs is in its screen which is larger at 5.7” but with the same 1440 x 720 resolution. It also comes in 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM and 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM variants.

The Alcatel 3X also has dual rear cameras. A main 13MP f/2.0 sensor with EIS and a 5MP f/2.2 120° wide-angle lens. Sitting below the dual cameras is a fingerprint scanner.

There is NFC, a microUSB port, Bluetooth 4.2, microSD card slot, and dual band WiFi for connectivity. Unfortunately, Alcatel will be shipping the 3X with Android Nougat.

The phone will come in Metallic Black, Metallic Blue, Metallic Gold, Spectrum Blue, and Spectrum Black and be available next month for €179.99.

Alcatel 3V

Like the Alcatel 3C announced in Italy last month, the 3V also rocks a 6” display but with a higher 2160 x 1080 display Alcatel is marketing as 2K.

The display looks promising but Alcatel has cut corners on this device too. It comes only with 2GB of RAM even though you can choose between 16GB or 32GB of storage. A MediaTek MT8735A is the chipset under the hood.

The rear camera is a 12MP 1/2.8” pixel sensor with a f/2.2 aperture and it is paired with another 2MP f/2.4 sensor for real time bokeh effects. Beneath the cameras is a fingerprint sensor. There is also Face Key which is its own version of face unlock.

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