From the look of things, HTC doesn’t seem to be working on a flagship at the moment. First, it kicked off the year with the launch of the upper-mid range HTC U11 Eyes. Just a few days ago, another mid-range HTC phone, this time powered by the Snapdragon 625, was seen on Geekbench. Today, specs of an entry level phone codenamed HTC Breeze has been leaked online by Evan Blass.
HTC U Play, HTC’s last MediaTek powered phone
According to @evleaks, the phone’s promising feature is its 5.5” 18:9 aspect ratio. The HTC Breeze will be powered by an unnamed MediaTek processor, have 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of storage.
Its rear camera is said to be a 13MP sensor while a 5MP sensor graces the front. It will also pack a 2730mAh non-removable battery. While he doesn’t mention the version of Android, we expect it to be Android 8.0 Oreo.
The first time we learnt of the Nokia 7 Plus was last year when the Nokia Camera app was unpacked. Inside the app was a list of Nokia phones, some of which have already been released and others that are yet to be announced. It was then followed by a Geekbench listing last week.
Today, more specification details have leaked online, providing us with more info about the upcoming device.
The Nokia 7 Plus is reported to pack a massive 6” display but one that should fit nicely in the hands thanks to an 18:9 aspect ratio. Depending on how soon it launches, the Nokia 7 Plus may be HMD Global’s first full-screen smartphone.
Unlike the Nokia 7 which has a single rear 16MP rear camera, the Nokia 7 Plus is said to have dual cameras in a 12MP + 13MP configuration with Carl Zeiss lens. For selfies, it packs a 16MP sensor also with Carl Zeiss lens and a professional shooting mode.
Other features mentioned include a metal body, a ceramic rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, 360° spatial audio technology (Nokia OZO) with 3 audio capturing microphones, 18W quick charge support, and Android 8.0 Oreo pre-installed with planned upgrade to Android 8.1.
Xiaomi, after releasing MIUI 9.2 update for the Redmi Note 3, has now started rolling out the MIUI 9.2 update for the Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S Prime.
The update for the third batch of devices was scheduled to roll out from December 2017. However, it was delayed because of a critical bug in the update. It seems that the company has now skipped the MIUI 9.0 update and is now rolling out MIUI 9.2 update directly.
The new update for the Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S comes as MIUI 9.2.2.0.MALMIEK and is of around 376 MB in size. Unfortunately, the update is still based on Android Marshmallow only and the base version has not been updated to Android Oreo.
This update has April 2017 security patch, which is really old as the January 2018 update patch has been rolled out. Because of the older security patch, the device remains vulnerable to KRACK WPA2 which Xiaomi fixed in other devices including Redmi Note 3. However, do note that this is a Nightly build. China-based Xiaomi usually releases Stable Nightly updates to random users to get feedback and the same update is rolled out to all users as a Stable build if feedback goes well.
This latest MIUI update brings Interactive and Fresh UI changes, along with a new Gallery App, Calendar Cards, App Vault, Mi Video App, New Mi Explorer and Mi Drop. However, the users will not be able to enjoy features like New Notification Shade, Split Screen, and Quick Switch.
The Xiaomi Redmi 3S comes with a 5-inch HD display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor. There’s a 13MP rear camera with PDAF and LED flash and a 5MP wide-angle front-facing camera for selfies.
The Redmi 3S Prime model comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage while the standard model comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB of onboard storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that expands the phone’s storage up to 256GB. The phone has a fingerprint scanner for added security and is powered by a 4,100mAh non-removable battery.
A case maker has published new renders which showcase the Huawei P20 (or P11, we still do not know its name for sure as the company has still not confirmed it). The flagship is enclosed in a cover, so we cannot see its entire design. But from these renders, we can notice important details of the handset. The most innovative feature that it is possible to see in these renders is the presence of a triple camera setup, which is placed in a vertical configuration. Under the cameras, there is a dual LED flash, while near the flash there seems to be a laser autofocus sensor. This is the second such triple camera case renders we are seeing in the past couple of days.
On the front side of the alleged Huawei P20, there is a borderless display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. On the upper part, there is a 3.5 mm audio jack, it seems that the company has decided not to ditch it like Apple did with its last generation iPhones. The case also shows that there is a charging port at the bottom and two holes on its side for the loudspeakers. We cannot see any fingerprint reader on the body of the phone, and this could mean that there might be an under display fingerprint scanner: the one launched by Synaptics.
It has been confirmed that Huawei P20 will not be showcased at MWC 2018 in Barcelona. There will be a dedicated event which will be held in Paris on March 27. The Huawei P20 should be released in at least three variants: Standard, Plus and Lite. According to a leak, there will be a pro version as well, which will sport an iPhone X-like notch on the display. The standard version, together with the Plus and the alleged Pro ones, will be powered by the Kirin 970 SoC with AI.
It is still not certain if Huawei would name its next-gen P-series smartphone as P20 or P11. There are shreds of evidence backing the existence of both names but let’s just stick with P20 for now. That’s how it was labelled in this latest leak which is that of renders of the P20’s rear case. The leaked case holds some clues about the device.
The major feature that can be spotted on the leaked P20 casing is the unusually wide camera module which is designed in a manner that suggests the rear cameras (yes, rear cameras) will be aligned vertically. Sure there simply can’t be a single shooter mounted on the P20’s back because the P-series is known for its powerful dual cameras co-engineered with Leica. However, in this case, the P20 will likely pack three shooters at its back. This isn’t the first time we are getting this rumour but the casing may have re-ignited such talk.
Another thing we can gather from the leaked protective case is that the P20 features a headphone jack. The case does have an opening for the 3.5mm audio jack which means the device will likely not have a waterproof body like the Mate 10 Pro. The P20 was rumored to launch at MWC 2018 later this February but a recent news revealed that Huawei will hold a special event on March 27 at Paris, France where it would officially unveil the P20 and its variants. Details of the specifications are sketchy but it is expected to pack the latest Kirin 970 AI chip among other features.
Microsoft‘s patent application has just been revealed and it points at what we should likely be expecting on the much-anticipated Surface Phone or perhaps one of the Surface device of the future. The patent application was for a device which comes with a “live hinge” that gives a device with two screens the ability to seamlessly open flat into a tablet mode. The device could also be used in a single screen mode whereby one of the screens is folded all the way around back. Here’s the sketch.
On the schematics above, the gray part in the middle is the live hinge which connects the two screens. The screens are numbered 160 and 170 and the live hinge allows the phone to have an unhindered degree of adjustability. The hinge ensures the connection of both screens is finely done such that the joint could pass unnoticed. But when folded, the screen resembles a pocketbook which may likely still function as a single unit.
Microsoft describes the device as a “multi-part device” in the patent filing. The hinge also seems to allow three different user modes. One of the modes could allow, in certain configurations, a full 360 degrees of rotation. A second mode is the one where the screen is opened 180 degrees with both screens conjoined into one larger display. In the third mode, the device can be closed with no screens exposed. The patent filing also specifically refer to the size limitations of current single-screen mobile phones which strongly suggest that this is indeed what we might see out of the rumoured Surface Phone.
It doesn’t matter if you celebrate Valentine’s Day or not, once there is a deal, everyone is eligible for it. This year, Motorola has slashed the price of the Moto Z2 Play by a whopping $150 and its all because of love.
The Moto Z2 Play has an original price tag of $499.99 but starting tomorrow, you can save $150 and get it for $349.99 instead. If you don’t like the Moto Z2 Play, there are a number of other deals Motorola is offering.
So you get a speaker that is more powerful than the JBL SoundBoost 2 Moto Mod with all the other features such as external charging and being splash proof and even a bigger battery. It also has Amazon’s Alexa assistant built-in, so you can ask it questions, set reminders, and control your smart home devices.
Motorola has also slashed the price of all Moto Mods by 25%. The new Moto Style Shells with Gorilla Glass 5 for example will sell for $14.99 instead of $19.99, the Moto Folio case will go for $11.24 (normally $14.99), and the Moto Style Shell with wireless charging will sell for $29.99 instead of $39.99.
January 2018 has been an interesting month for smartphone enthusiasts. While we’ll see a lot more flagships being announced in the next couple of months, January 2018 wasn’t a month without action. It has been the month of Consumer Electronics Show, a trade show in which many important tech products have been showcased. Even though no important flagships were launched, quite a few midrange handsets have been announced and are hitting the shelves. So, let’s discover which are the top smartphone launches in January 2018.
Sony Xperia XA2, XA2 Ultra, and Xperia L2
Display: 5.2 in Full HD IPS LCD / 6 in Full HD IPS LCD / 5.5 in HD IPS LCD
Hardware: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM / Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 4 GB RAM, 32 or 64 GB ROM / MediaTek MT6737T, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM
The Sony Xperia trio unveiled at CES 2018 and composed of Xperia XA2, XA2 Ultra and Xperia L2 is surely the most important smartphone launch of January 2018 by a big brand. The first two handsets represent an incredible improvement over the previous generation. Sony has switched from MediaTek SoCs to Qualcomm SoCs for its most important midrangers: both XA2 and XA2 Ultra are powered by the powerful and power-efficient octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset which has a max frequency of 2.2 GHz. The two handsets also have much narrower bezels compared to the previous generation, 23 MP rear cameras, and the Ultra variant (the one with a monster 6-inch display) has a dual selfie camera with 16 and 8 MP resolution featuring optical stabilization. Sony Xperia L2 still has a MediaTek SoC, but even though it is an entry-level phone it has 3 GB of RAM and a big battery (3300 mAh) paired with very efficient components (the MT6737T chipset and an HD display). The only weak point of these models is that they are pricey.
PRO: Great hardware (XA2 and XA2 Ultra), wide displays (XA2 Ultra and L2), big batteries, good design
CONS: High price
Nokia 6 (2018)
Display: 5.5 in Full HD IPS LCD
Hardware: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 4 GB RAM, 32/64 GB ROM
Software: Android Nougat
Camera: 16 MP f/2.0
Battery: 3000 mAh
Nokia 6 (2018) has turned out to be a very stylish device. The phone has been released in very attractive color schemes (black/gold and white/red) and it features a solid aluminum 6000 series unibody design. Bezels are very narrow, even though the Full HD display has a classic 16:9 aspect ratio. HMD Global has made great choices in terms of hardware by putting a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC paired with 4 GB of RAM in this phone. For its price (about €220 / $272), this hardware side is very good, especially if we think that Xperia XA2 and XA2 Ultra with the same SoC are sold at a much higher price. Check out our hands on with the new Nokia 6 here!
PRO: Stunning design, great hardware, affordable price, interesting camera
CONS: Nothing special (Availability?)
Vivo X20 Plus UD
Display: 6.43 in Full HD+ Super AMOLED
Hardware: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB ROM
Software: Android Nougat, EMUI 5.1
Camera: 13 MP f/2.0
Battery: 5000 mAh
At the end of 2017, Synaptics has announced the first fingerprint reader which can be embedded inside a display, and it announced that the first handset with this chip would arrive in Q1 2018. It is Vivo X20 Plus UD: the first smartphone with an under-display fingerprint reader. To unlock the phone, the user just needs to touch the display at the location of the fingerprint icon: the OLED panel will illuminate the finger and the reader will recognize the fingerprint. It is a slightly slower authentication method compared with the traditional fingerprint readers, but it allows the presence of a fingerprint reader on the front side even though the display is bezel-less. The rest of the specs (with the exception of the internal storage of 128 GB) remains exactly the same as the Vivo X20 Plus already in the market, but the aesthetics are a bit more attractive thanks to gold borders. Besides the in-display fingerprint reader, the other key features of the device include a huge AMOLED display, a big battery, and a powerful SoC: the Snapdragon 660.
PRO: Big display, good hardware side, big battery, nice cameras
CONS: Not a compact device
Meizu M6s
Display: 5.7 in HD+ IPS LCD
Hardware: Samsung Exynos 7872, 3 GB RAM, 32/64 GB ROM
Software: Android Nougat, Flyme OS 6.2
Camera: 16 MP f/2.0
Battery: 3000 mAh
With Meizu M6s, the Chinese company has decided to innovate more even with an affordable device. The borderless display and the side-mounted fingerprint reader with a revamped mBack technology that provides more comfortable gestures make this phone much more interesting than its predecessor. It has an Exynos SoC that according to benchmark is much better than Snapdragon 625, so it should provide above-average performance. If the company will continue in this way and release a Meizu M7 Note with similar features, we might soon see one of the best value for money mid-range phones ever.
PRO: Good hardware, bezel-less display, comfortable gestures and fingerprint reader
CONS: Still features an HD display
Elephone U and U Pro
Display: 5.99 in Full HD+ IPS LCD
Hardware: MediaTek Helio P23, 4-6 GB RAM, 64-128 GB ROM / Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 4-6 GB RAM, 64-128 GB ROM
Software: Android Oreo
Camera: Dual 13 + 13 MP
Battery: 3620 mAh
Elephone may not be as established as other brands like Xiaomi to come out of China but its phones are still quite popular among a niche crowd. However, it is managing to release very interesting midranges which have a lower price tag than the midrangers from the best brands. Elephone U and U Pro are two borderless phones with powerful SoCs and a big amount of RAM sold at an affordable price. It is actually possible to order them at less than €300 thanks to online street prices. They also have a stunning design with a curved display and a big battery. And the Pro version is among the most affordable phones with the powerful Snapdragon 660 SoC.
PRO: Big display, nice hardware, big battery, affordable price
CONS: Nothing Specific
Infocus M7s
Display: 5.7 in HD+ IPS LCD
Hardware: MediaTek MT6737H, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM
Software: Android Nougat
Camera: 13 + 5 MP f/2.0
Battery: 4000 mAh
Unfortunately, Infocus M7s is a phone limited to the Asian market, but it is definitely one of the most attractive midrangers to buy right now. It has been launched in the market with a price tag of just $147 (more or less), but it features 3 GB of RAM and a huge 4000 mAh battery. A big battery paired with very efficient components like the HD display and the low-end MediaTek SoC will provide outstanding battery life. The dual camera is surely another interesting thing as the secondary snapper is a wide-angle sensor. This phone also offers a cool 18:9 display with narrow bezels, so even though the size is 5.7 inches, the handset remains quite compact.
PRO: Very affordable, big battery, nice dual camera for the price
CONS: Limited availability
HTC U11 EYEs
Display: 6 in Full HD+ IPS LCD
Hardware: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB ROM
Software: Android Oreo
Camera: 12 MP f/1.7
Battery: 3930 mAh
With the U11 EYEs, HTC has decided to follow the example of Chinese companies like Oppo and Vivo which are launching midrange phones focused on the camera and the quality-price ratio. With its f/1.7 aperture, the rear camera of this phone not only should be one of the best in its price range, but it should also be able to shoot flagship-level photos. Agreed, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 is an outdated SoC but it still performs fine when compared with the current cheap SoCs in the midrange sector, and the large 3930 mAh battery is the biggest lithium unit ever seen on a last-generation HTC phone.
PRO: Big battery, Great camera, big display
CONS: Price, SoC
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)
Display: 5 in 540 x 960 Super AMOLED
Hardware: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, 1.5 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM
Software: Android Nougat
Camera: 8 MP f/2.2
Battery: 2600 mAh
Price is the main focus of Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018), the latest entry-level device from the Korean giant. If you have a very low budget but you still want a smartphone from a reputable brand, this is the perfect handset for you. You cannot expect much from this device: its display has low resolution and the amount of RAM is also not great. In fact, we wonder why Samsung is still releasing phones with 1.5 GB of RAM. But on the other hand, it will be possible to purchase this phone at a very affordable price, which should be less than $120 dollars thanks to online street prices. Further, it seems that Asian customers will receive 15 GB of Samsung Cloud storage for free after purchasing the Galaxy J2 Pro (2018).
PRO: Very affordable price, Super AMOLED display, expandable until 256 GB
CONS: Entry-level hardware and cameras
Nokia 3310 4G
Display: 2.4 in 320 x 240 TFT LCD
Hardware: 16 MB RAM, 256 or 512 MB ROM
Software: Yun OS
Camera: 2 MP
Battery: 1200 mAh
HMD Global has just unveiled a revamped Nokia 3310 which appears as a perfect compromise between a feature phone and a smartphone. Unlike the previous 3310 unveiled the last year, this one features 4G LTE and WiFi. This means that you can insert a SIM Card and navigate the internet at high speeds, you can connect to a router and can also use the phone as Wi-Fi hotspot to connect other devices. Inside Nokia 3310 4G there is YunOS, an Android fork operating system created by the Alibaba Group. The new handset has the same design as the previous model, it is just a bit taller and thicker. Its battery is able to last up to 12 days on standby. The phone has no touchscreen and it can be used with a physical 3×4 keyboard. Unfortunately, this phone is a China Mobile exclusive, but HMD Global may decide to unveil an international version at MWC 2018.
Back in 2014, ASUS released the Zenfone 5. It was powered by an Intel processor and had a PowerVR GPU. Thanks to ASUS’s messed up naming scheme, the Zenfone 5 will be returning this year.
The Zenfone 5 series will likely be announced at MWC 2018 unlike last year’s Zenfone 4 series that was announced much later in Q3 2017.
A few specification details in addition to photos of one of the Zenfone 5 series has leaked online ahead of the late February/early March launch.
According to Winfuture.de who first reported the news, their source is a manufacturer’s manual and it only lists the phone’s model number as ASUS X00PD.
The ASUS Zenfone 5 X00PD is said to have a 5.7” display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smaller bezels have led to the removal of the home button/fingerprint scanner. The fingerprint scanner now resides at the back. The top bezel houses the usual arrangement of notification LED, camera, earpiece and sensors.
Moving the fingerprint scanner to the back is not the only big change in the phone. ASUS has also changed the design of the dual rear cameras.
Rather than its former top left horizontal position, the cameras are positioned vertically in a style that reminds you of the iPhone X. However, the LED flash is below the camera setup and not in the same housing.
ASUS has also employed the U-antenna line design for this phone and its quite visible at the top and bottom. Power button and volume rocker line the right side of the phone while the SIM tray and secondary microphone are on the left.
The ASUS Zenfone 5 X00PD has a micro USB port at the bottom flanked on both sides by speaker grilles while a 3.5mm audio jack sits at the top.
The Xiaomi Mi 6X is in the news again as another case purported to be that of the device has been spotted in a phone shop in China. The source claims that he walked into a shop to pick up a case for his Mi Note 2 and stumbled upon a stack of new Mi 6X protective cases.
The newly leaked Mi 6X protective case aligns with the one we saw recently in a leak. It has two modules, one at the centre of the case which would likely house the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. There is equally a larger module t the top left corner which would house the rear cameras. As stated in previous leaks, the Mi 6X would come with iPhone X-styled dual cameras at the rear which would be aligned in a vertical direction.
We have no idea what specs the Xiaomi Mi 6X would pack or when it would be launched. However, the device is expected to feature similar specs to the Mi 5X. Recall that the Mi 5X was launched last year as a trimmed down version of the flagship Mi 5. The device was later launched for the international market as Mi A1, Xiaomi’s first model to run stock Android. The Mi 5X was launched around July last year but from the look of things, we may not have to wait that long before meeting the Mi 6X.
Honor has announced that the Grey color variant of its Honor 9 Lite will now be available in India from next week. The phone, which was launched in India last month, is already available in Midnight Blue and Black Sapphire colors.
The first flash sale for the ‘Glacier Grey’ color variant of the Honor 9 Lite will take place on the e-commerce website Flipkart on 6th February, alongside Midnight Black and Sapphire Blue color variants.
Commenting on the introduction of this new grey color variant, P Sanjeev, Vice President, Sales, Huawei Consumer Business Group, said in a statement:
Honor registered a 3X growth in Q4 of 2017 as compared to Q4 of 2016 owing to our best seller devices and we are confident to continue to momentum with best in class products like Honor 9 Lite. With this grey variant in the market, we hope to not only expand the Honor 9 Lite portfolio but also continue the winning streak.
The phone features a 5.65-inch Full-HD+ IPS display with 2160 x 1080 pixels resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by an octa-core Huawei HiSilicon Kiri 659 processor. It is available in two variants based on the memory configuration — 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB onboard storage.
As of the camera department, the phone comes with four camera sensors. It has a dual camera setup both on the front and back sides, with 13-megapixel primary and 2-megapixel secondary camera sensors alongside a rear-facing LED flash and PDAF autofocus system.
The storage capacity of the device is expandable through microSD card up to 256GB. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB with OTG support, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The phone runs EMUI 8.0, which is based on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. With an over-the-air update, the company will be adding Honor Ride Mode as well as one-touch payment integration through Paytm. It is powered by a 3,000mAh battery that is equipped with an intelligent power saving feature and promises to last full day on a single charge.
GearBest is gearing up to sweep smartphone lovers off their feet. The site will be offering considerable discounts on Elephone-branded smartphones along with a slew of gifts. Let’s delve straight into the details.
Elephone U 4G Phablet
You can buy the Elephone U phablet by shelling out only $349.99. This is a considerable reduction in the device’s original selling price of $349.99. However, it’s worth noting the discount will only be valid for the first 1000 units.
As a phablet, the Elephone U sports a massive 5.99-inch AMOLED, FHD+ curved edge display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It runs on Android 7.1 Nougat operating system.
On the photography front, the Elephone U sports a 13MP+13MP dual camera setup at the back and an 8MP front camera. Under the hood, the phablet packs a powerful MediaTek MT6763 (Helio P23), 64-bit Processor along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB ROM.
GearBest is also offering extra coupons that will be valid from February 5 to February 12. These coupons can be used for receiving discounts on a slew of Elephone U/U Pro accessories including flash charger, the 3D protection film, and a protector case.
For the first 1000 pieces, GearBest is giving a 3D protection film absolutely free. You can click here to check out the full specification and get your hands on Elephone U 4G phablet at a discounted price.
Elephone U Pro 4G Phablet
Alternatively, you can buy the Elephone U Pro 4G phablet for only $419.99 on GearBest. The U Pro 4G phablet bears an original selling price of $439. Let’s check out the details.
The site is offering the discount on black and blue color versions of the U Pro 4G phablet. The discount is valid for the first 800 units of the black color version and for only 400 units of the blue color version of the phablet.
The Elephone U Pro offers 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal memory. Moreover, it is powered by a robust Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 64-bit processor.
The U Pro runs on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system that provides an exceptional user experience. Aside from that, the phablet is brimming with useful apps such as Google Maps, Google Apps, Chrome, Gmail, Calculator, Calendar, Security, Setting, Google Play and lots more.
You can click here to buy this sturdy Elephone U Pro 4G at a discounted price, and click here to check out the promotion.
Huawei’s immensely popular mid-range smartphone dubbed, Honor 6X was launched in October 2016. As expected, the phone garnered huge popularity among smartphone lovers.
If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the very well-received phone without spending a lot of money, we have good news for you. You can now buy the Honor 6X smartphone by shelling out only $137.99.
As part of its Lighting Sale, LightInTheBox is currently offering a massive 66% discount on the Honor 6X’s original selling price of $404.53. Apart from that, the Beijing-based online retail company is also giving additional 1% cash rewards on all orders.
In terms of specs, the Huawei Honor 6X smartphone sports a 5.5 inches LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. It offers a 12MP+2MP dual camera setup at the back and an 8MP front shooter.
It runs on EMUI 5.0-based Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). The Honor 6X packs a powerful Octa-core (4×2.1 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) processor along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage, under the hood.
It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the Lighting Sale is slated to end soon. Moreover, only 20 pieces were remaining at the time of writing. You can head straight to this link and take advantage of the discount and save $266.54 on HUAWEI Honor 6x smartphone.
A flashlight is an essential piece of everyday carry gear for a lot of people, especially for those who love camping or travel to places without electricity. Banggood is currently offering heavy discount on this useful tool so let’s check out the details.
As part of its ‘Hello 2018 Flashlight Promotion,’ Banggood is giving up to 30% off on a few selected flashlights. On top of that, you can also use the coupon code, ‘FLSTNE’ at the time of checking out to get additional discounts.
Astrolux
You can purchase Astrolux MF02 XHP35 HI LED flashlight and use the ‘FLSTNE’ coupon code to save $25.19 on its original selling price of $125.95. This brings your grand total down to just $100.76.
Similarly, Banggood is offering a 35% discount on Astrolux K1 XP-G3+365nm Mini LED keychain. This drags its real selling price of $26.05 down to only $15.99. You can choose from multicolor, stone, black, blue, and silver color options.
Fitorch
The section of the Banggood promo features a myriad of Fitorch-made flashlights that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket. Here’s how.
You can buy the Fitorch P26R XHP70.2 portable LED flashlight, which carries a price tag of $103.69 for only $82.95 simply by applying the coupon code ‘FLSTNE’ at the time of checking out. Aside from that, you earn 103 Banggood points.
The same coupon code can be used to get discounts on the selling price of a few other flashlights featured in this category.
Nitecore
Nitecore is one of the biggest manufacturers of LED illumination and electronic tools. The Guangdong-based firm has also been on top of the hierarchy in flashlight markets.
Banggood is offering you an opportunity to get your hands on a few selected Nitecore-made flashlights at a discounted price. Let’s take a gander at the details.
First off, we have the T Series Tube LED Light Keychain, which bears a price tag of $9.90. But you can bring its original asking price down to just $7.92 by applying coupon code ‘FLSTNE’ at the time of checking out.
Likewise, you can use the aforesaid coupon code to bring the $54.95 original price of Nitecore HC30 XM-L2 U2 headlamp flashlight down to only $43.96 and save $10.99 at the time of checking out.
Klarus
Shenzhen-based Klarus offers a broad selection of innovative flashlights and you can now buy some of the company’s best flashlights at a discounted price on Banggood.
Lining with this, Banggood is offering a 16% discount on the original $113.46 selling price of Klarus XT12GT XHP35 HI D4 1600LM LED flashlight. This brings its original price down to just $94.95.You can use coupon code ‘FLSTNE’ at the time of checking out to get an additional $18.99 discount. This makes your grand total drop down to just $75.96.
The above-mentioned coupon code can also be used to reduce the original $99.95 asking price of Klarus Titanium H1A XP-L V6 550Lumens LED headlamp with two side lights. After applying the coupon code, your grand total decreases to only $79.96.
JETBeam
JETBeam was founded back in 2004 to manufacture LED lighting tools. The Shenzhen-based company is also known for making some top-notch flashlights.
You can now get JETBeam-branded flashlight without spending a lot of money on Banggood. Here’s how.
The Jetbeam E40R SST-40 N4 BC 1150LM Rechargeable EDC LED Flashlight 18650/CR123A carries a price tag of $64.00 on Banggood, but you can apply the coupon code ‘FLSTNE’ while checking out and save $12.80.
The coupon code can be applied to a slew of other flashlights manufactured by JETBeam before Banggood’s promo ends.
IMALENT
You can choose from various IMALENT-branded flashlights in this segment of Banggood’s newest promo. Buyers can also use coupon code ‘FLSTNE’ at the time of checking out and save a considerable amount of money.
For instance, IMALENT DX80 8x XHP70.2 32000LM Super-Bright Outdoor Searching LED flashlight is currently up for grabs for 379.95 on Banggood. You can use the aforesaid coupon code and save $75.99.
By using coupon code ‘FLSTNE,’ you can get up to 30% discount on selected flashlights. You can head straight to this link before this promo comes to an end and take advantage of the coupon code before it expires.
Razer has decided to celebrate the Spring Festival for the Chinese New Year by releasing a Gold limited edition of its Razer Phone. The new variant will be available in a limited stock and it distinguishes from the standard version with the presence of a gold logo. The box is also different: it is a special red box which contains gold stickers with the logo of the company.
If we exclude the gold logo, the rest of the design is exactly the same as the version already in the market. Razer Phone Gold Edition for 2018 was launched in the International Razer Store and it is also available to purchase through three retail stores in Hong Kong. It is possible to buy it at a price tag of $699.99. The rest of the specs remains the same just like the design.
Razer Phone has a 5.7-inch display which is the only smartphone screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate. It shows images at a Quad HD resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Snapdragon 835 processor by Qualcomm running at a max frequency of 2.35 GHz, paired with 8 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. There is also a dual camera setup on the back (12 MP), and a huge 4000 mAh battery.
According to a list of code names surfaced on XDA Developers, Samsung Galaxy S9 Active is in the making. The list comes from some XML files found in a beta firmware of Android Oreo for Samsung Galaxy Note 8, and it contains three models which confirm that the Active version of the S9 exists. The models in question are identified by the code names star, star2 and astarqlte. According to previous rumors, star and star2 are the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus: so, if these rumors have to be believed, astarqlte must be another variant of the S9.
We are not completely sure that we are talking about the Active version of the S9, it might even be a brand new version of the device, but seeing that the only variant of the S series released in the past few years is the Active variant, it is the most reliable hypothesis. The alleged code name of the phone contains an initial letter “a” which is not present in the code names of S9 and S9 Plus. The letter A might stand for Active, while the letter Q after “star” might stand for Qualcomm.
This means that it is the Samsung Galaxy S9 Active with the Snapdragon 845 SoC, so the one for the U.S. market. Every year Samsung releases an Active version of its main flagship, and probably this year will not be different. But Samsung Galaxy S9 Active might be announced months after the standard version which will be showcased at MWC 2018 (the official event will be held on February 25). Besides this device, the list also shows other upcoming Samsung devices: Galaxy C10, Galaxy C10 Plus, Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2018, Galaxy Tab E 2018, Galaxy Tab S4, Galaxy J2 2018, Galaxy J3 Neo, another unknown version of the J3, Galaxy J6, Galaxy J7, another variant of the J7, Galaxy J8 and other unknown code names.
Honor, the sub-brand of China-based Huawei has launched a new variant of its Honor 7X phone in the Indian market that comes in Red color. The Honor 7X Red Limited Edition has been listed on online retailer Amazon India for Rs. 12,999.
While the phone has been listed online, the company has not yet revealed availability information. The red color variant was announced last month and only 20,000 units are slated to ship across all markets where it will be released.
Apart from India, the Honor 7X Red Limited Edition will also be available in the United States, Russia, and Western European markets such as United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Honor 7X was originally launched in India in December 2017. It’s priced at Rs. 12,999 for the 32GB storage model while the 64GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 15,999.
Apart from the red-colored body, everything else on the phone remains same as the standard edition. The phone features a 5.93-inch Full-HD+ IPS display with 2160 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the company’s own HiSilicon Kirin 659 octa-core processor, coupled with Mali T830 MP2 GPU, 4GB of RAM and comes in three options in two variants based on internal storage — 32GB and 64GB. It also supports storage expansion through microSD card up to 256GB.
The phone comes with dual-camera setup, featuring a 16-megapixel and 2-megapixel sensors on the rear and an 8-megapixel camera sensor on the front. The smartphone packs a 3,340mAh battery and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system based company’s own EMUI 5.1 custom skin.
Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS/GLONASS. There is also a fingerprint sensor on the back panel. Currently, the phone is available in three color options — Gold, Aurora Blue, and Black.
At the time of announcing the Honor 7X Red Limited Edition, the company had said that it will be giving away Honor Monster AM15 headphones as a special gift for the first 100 buyers. It is not known if the offer will be applicable in India. However, the product page mentions that buyers might be entitled to 90GB free data on Airtel, and 80 percent off on Kindle eBooks up to Rs. 300.
The re-branded Xiaomi Mi 5X phone dubbed, Xiaomi Mi A1 garnered huge popularity among smartphone lovers after hitting the store shelves in September 2017. LightInTheBox is currently selling the Android-powered 4G smartphone at a discounted. Here are the details.
The international online retail company, LightInTheBox is offering a considerable 27% off on the original $299.99 selling price of the Xiaomi MI A1. As a result, you can now get your hands on the well-received smartphone by shelling out only $219.99.
The discount is valid for both gold and black color versions of the phone. Let’s check out what the handset has to offer in terms of specification.
The Mi A1 smartphone sports a 5.5 inches display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels at a pixel density of 403 PPI (pixels per inch). There’s Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top for added protection.
The phone runs MIUI 9 based on Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) operating system and is powered by Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 processor. Moreover, it offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage, which can further be expanded up to 128 GB.
On the photography front, the Mi A1 sports a 12 MP+12 MP dual camera setup at the back and a 5MP front camera for selfies and video chatting. You can check out the full specification and take advantage of the promo simply by heading straight to this link.
If you’ve been waiting with bated breath to get your hands on Xiaomi Mi Note 2 4G phablet without burning a hole in your pocket, we have good news for you. GearBest is offering considerable discounts on two versions of the well-received phablet.
GearBest is selling the 6GB RAM / 128GB ROM version of the Mi Note 2 for only $319.14. This is a considerable 30% reduction in the device’s original asking price.
Likewise, the site is offering 18% off on the international version of the Mi Note 2, which offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. This brings the phablet’s selling price down to only $309.99.
Housed in a 7-series aluminum frame, the Mi Note 2 sports a 5.7-inch flexible OLED display. It offers a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
On the photography front, the phablet features a 22.56MP high-resolution camera on the back and an 8MP autofocus front camera for selfies. Moreover, the Mi Note 2 is backed by a robust 4070mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0.
In order to check out the full specification and take advantage of the promo before it comes to an end, head straight to this link.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8’s leaked build of Android 8.0 Oreo has revealed the list of the forthcoming Galaxy smartphones and tablets that may launch this year. Also, it contains the names of Samsung’s smartphones and tablets that will be treated with Android 8.0 Oreo.
Various smartphone manufactures such as HTC, Motorola, Nokia and so on have started the rollout of Android 8.0 for their smartphones. Samsung is one of the smartphone companies that are quite slow at rolling out new Android version. It is yet to release to Android 8.0 Oreo update for its 2017 flagship phones like Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy Note 8. Here is the list of smartphones that will be receiving the Android 8.0 Oreo:
Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T825 (2017), Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T380/T385 (2017), Galaxy Tab Active 2 (2017), Galaxy Tab A 10.1 SM-T580 (2016), Galaxy Tab E 8.0 (2016), and Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T355 (2015) are the tablets that are likely to receive Oreo update.. The presence of the 2015 Galaxy Tab A tablet in the list seems out of place as it was launched with Android 5.0 Lollipop. Hence, it is unlikely to receive Oreo upgrade.
The following phones that are not listed above are expected to receive the Android 8.0 Oreo update since they were launched within the last two years: Galaxy C9 Pro, Galaxy C7 Pro, Galaxy J7 Pro, Galaxy J5 Pro and Galaxy S7 Active.
Some of the mid-range and low-end phones may not receive the Android 8.0 Oreo update this year. Samsung is yet to release an official statement on the Galaxy smartphones and tablets that are eligible to receive Oreo update. Since the Galaxy S8 and S8+ phones are going to receive the Oreo update in the near future, the company may release the official list of Oreo upgradeable devices soon.
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