Huawei Wins A Legal Battle Against Samsung In China

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Jan 11, 2018

Xiaomi has kickstarted its product launch for the year 2018 under the MIJIA crowdfunding platform and already we have covered the launch of a few crowdfunding products, the 147th being the Smart Female Thermometer. The Chinese tech giant has now launched its 148th crowdfunding product and it is a pair of Children Sports Shoes that comes in with a price tag of just 169 Yuan (~$26).

A first look at the pictures of the Children sports shoes gives a clear impression of the topnotch quality it exudes.This is in line with the strict quality control at play for products not manufactured directly by Xiaomi but launched under its crowdfunding platform.

The Xiaomi Children Sports Shoes comes with a spongy sole which has shock absorbing capability. This feature helps protect the children’s knees and take care of the development of their feet. The sole has a honeycomb design and also has more anti-slip properties. The heels are shaped like horseshoes in order to give the kids some stability while walking or running. The side of the shoe is made of a lacquered perforated two-colour woven material. The back is also designed and covered with a reflective material which has a maximum reflective brightness that can be seen 50 meters away. This ensures the kids can safely be seen by commuters while walking at night.

The Children Sports Shoes is presently up for funding at Mi home and it costs just 169 Yuan (~$26). The XiaomiChildren Sports Shoe is similar in design to that of Nike and Adidas but it is 3-4 times cheaper than the two.

Huawei P20 Has A 18.7:9 FHD+ Display According To A New Benchmark

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Michele Ingelido

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Jan 11, 2018

Most of the leaks published in the last few weeks suggest that Huawei is going to abandon the classic 16:9 aspect ratio for its most important series of smartphones. Today an HTML compliance benchmark surfaced and, according to it, Huawei P20 will have a display with an unusual 18.7:9 aspect ratio. The test has been performed with a mobile browser, which usually shows only 1/3 of the real resolutions of the devices. According to the benchmark the resolution is 360 x 748 pixels, and if we multiply it by 3 we obtain 1080 x 2244 pixels, that should be the real resolution of the upcoming flagship.

The test also highlights that Huawei P20, identified with the codename EML-AL00, has Android 8.0 Oreo installed on the software side. The number of pixels in the resolution makes us think that Huawei P20 will have a notch on the upper part of the front panel, like the one of Apple iPhone X. So, expect a phone with a very high screen-to-body ratio. In the last months, Huawei has released many phones with the 18:9 aspect ratio, so it is indeed impossible that Huawei P20 will come with a 16:9 display. According to the latest leaks, the Huawei P20 series will be composed of at least 4 models: Standard, Pro, Plus and Lite.

The first three phones are expected to house a triple camera configuration co-engineered with Leica, with a resolution of 40 MP and a 5x hybrid zoom. On the front side, the Huawei P-Series (except the Lite version) should sport a 24 MP selfie camera, and it should be Leica co-developed as well. We also expect to see a new 3D facial recognition technology which may even be more accurate and safer than Apple’s Face ID. Under the hood, there will be an octa-core Kirin 970 SoC with a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for AI, paired with 6 or 8 GB of RAM.

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Lenovo Vital and Livermorium Slider Keyboard Are Motorola’s Latest Mods

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Jan 11, 2018

Following Google’s shutdown of Project Ara and the failure of the LG G5 & Friends, Motorola’s Moto Z series are the only phones that still offer modularity with their various Moto Mods. There is the Essential Phone too but with only one accessory for now.

Now in its third year, Motorola has announced two new Moto Mods for the Z series. One is the Lenovo Vital – a health monitor mod, and the other is the Livermorium Slider Keyboard – a QWERTY keyboard that slides out and tilts like the Nokia E7.

Lenovo Vital

This is Motorola’s thickest Mod till date as it adds nearly an inch or so to the phone. The Lenovo Vital measures heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, body temperature, and blood pressure from the finger (systolic and diastolic).

The Lenovo Vital will launch in April for $395.

Livermorium Slider Keyboard

This Moto Mod was developed by Livermorium and is the winner of the Transform the Smartphone Challenge. Unlike the Lenovo Vital, this adds only a few millimeters of thickness to the phone.

The Livermorium Slider Keyboard has a full QWERTY backlit keyboard that slides out and also tilts at an angle of 60°. If you are one of those who miss the good old Nokia phones with a QWERTY keyboard, this is for you.

The keyboard is mostly useful for those who find typing long posts with an on-screen keyboard difficult (yes, some people still don’t know about swyping). It also comes in handy when using split-screen multi-tasking and one of the apps needs you to type, in which case the on-screen keyboard covers nearly half of the screen.

The Livermorium Slider Keyboard will sell for $99 and be available in Winter 2018.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Protective Leather Case Launched For Just 99 Yuan (~$15)!

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Jan 11, 2018

Xiaomi has introduced a sleek leather case for its latest bezel-less Mi Mix 2 flagship. The leather case is of good quality just the Mi Mix 2 it is meant to protect. Xiaomi has always designed the corresponding good quality case

for the protection of that precious Mi smartphone of yours. The cases are usually easy to use and nice-looking. This new protective case for the Mix 2 is no different.

The Mi Mix 2 protective leather case comes with a non-slip, perforated leather material which is comfortable to hold. It isn’t bulky, a perfect fit for the Mi Mix2 and also, it is not too thin, just enough to protect the flagship smartphone from damage. It comes with Black and red colour, with the upper 3/4 having a black coating and the lower 1/4 coated in red. The protective case can sit on the dashboard of your car and won’t slip off when you apply the breaks suddenly. Moreso, the Mi Mix 2 fits into the protective case with precision.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Gets 300 Yuan Discount On All Models. Better Days Ahead?

The new Mi Mix 2 Protective leather case is presently on sale at Mi.com and it costs just 99 Yuan ($15). Presently, the base variant of the flagship Mi Mix 2 sells for around 2999 Yuan ($462). You’ll agree buying a sleek leather protective case to protect the device for $15 isn’t too much.

Meizu M6s Seen on Geekbench, Sports Hexa-Core Processor

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Jan 11, 2018

Meizu’s first 18:9 phone, the M6s, is set to launch on January 17. Although, that is roughly a week from now, news of the Meizu M6s have not stopped pouring in. This time it is the phone’s Geekbench listing that is the focus.

Benchmarked as the “Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. Meizu M6s”, the listing mostly reveals details we are already familiar with. The Meizu M6s runs Android 7.0, has 3GB of RAM, and is powered by a 1.59GHz hexa-core processor.

The processor according to previous reports is Samsung’s 14nm Exynos 7872 with a Mali-G71 GPU. The chip itself hasn’t been formally unveiled by Samsung even though the phone’s launch is less than a week away.

In terms of performance, the Meizu M6s scores 1312 points in the single-core test and 3134 points in the multi-core test. Judging from the scores, the chipset does perform better than the Snapdragon 625 in the single core test but lags behind it in the multi-core test.

There are new rumors that the Meizu M6s will have a MediaTek variant for the version released globally. We advise you to take it with a pinch of salt.

Meizu doesn’t have a tradition of releasing the same phone with different processors. Also, the last time a rumor similar to this surfaced was in the case of the M6 Note. There was even a photo proof that there would be a Helio P25 variant of the phone, but it never happened.

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Meizu mBlu S6 Video Leaks Showcasing On-Screen Buttons & Possibly New Unlock Pattern

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Jan 11, 2018

Meizu is expected to launch a new mBlu S6 smartphone on January 17 and already, invitations have already been sent out in that regard. The Meizu mBlu S6 or M6s is expected to feature a full-screen design with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The renders of the m6s are already in the public domain via leaks and recently, its TENAA certification. So, we already know the design we expect to see on the M6S and that design will be one without the trademark mBack button which is traditionally on all Meizu smartphone.

The mBack button functions as a navigational button as well as the fingerprint unlock button and also wakes up the device. So, in the absence of a front home button and a rear-mounted sensor on the device, the device has been shown to pack a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. A video of a working Meizu M6s has leaked online showing its navigation button and perhaps, a new unlock pattern! The video is a short clip, with the full-screen smartphone being operated by a user. The device uses onscreen navigation button which we believe can be docked and undocked at will. The user seems to just tap the onscreen home button and then tap the area around the bottom bezel and the device was woken up. We can’t say if this also unlocks the device when it is set to fingerprint unlock.

The Meizu mBlu S6 or M6S is expected to feature a large 5.7-inch 18:9 display with 1440 x 720p (HD+) resolution. The back features the U-shaped antenna band design while at the rear is the mblu logo, which confirms that the S6 will be the first mblu branded smartphone to be released by the company. The volume rocker buttons are located on the left side of the device while at the right side, you’ll find a power button and side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The M6S will be fired up by an hexa-core Exynos 7872 (4 x A53 + 2 x A73) chip with Mali-G71 GPU powering the graphics. The processor is paired with a 3GB RAM and the device has 32GB of storage. In addition, there is a 3000mAh battery with 9V / 2A 18W fast charging support. We’ll have to wait until the device is launched to get more details. Meanwhile, you can watch the leaked Meizu M6S video from here.

OPPO, Vivo Lost Nearly 10,000 Outlets in India After Drastic Reduction in Profit Margins

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 11, 2018

OPPO and Vivo have decreased the profit margins that they were offering to retailers in India. This has resulted in both the Chinese manufacturers to lose around 10,000 sales stores in the country.

According to Economic Times, OPPO and Vivo used to offer trade margins of around 25 to 23 percent to large retailers. However, these companies have now cut down the profits margin to 14 to 13 percent. The smaller sales outlets that were previously receiving trade margins of 15 to 16 percent are now getting profit margins of 5 to 6 percent. This is the reason why around 10,000 stores have discontinued the sales of OPPO and Vivo phones in the country.

Sangeetha Mobile, a well-known retailer from Tamil Nadu, India has stopped selling OPPO and Vivo phones due to sharp decline in the profit margins. The other reason why the retailer has halted the sales of smartphones from these Chinese brands in Tamil Nadu is that both the companies are reportedly offering varied trade margins in different states of the country, which makes it difficult for retailers with multiple outlets located in different states of the country to sell their smartphones.

Even other retailers of India such as Big C, Lot Mobile, Poorvika, Mobiliti World have considerably reduced or stopped the sales of phones from OPPO and Vivo. OPPO India has confirmed that the decision to reduce profit margins have resulted in the decline of stores that sold its smartphones.

OPPO India claimed that the reason behind reduction of trade margins is that some outlets were unable to sell smartphones after the introduction of GST (goods and service tax) and some stores were not able to meet its expectations. It added that the company will be focusing more on mid-range and high-end devices. On the other side, Vivo India claimed that it will be adding more stores this year and denied the reports claiming that its retail network has shrunk.

The CEO of an unnamed retailer said that it is the strategy of OPPO and Vivo to cut down on investment after reaching a certain market share. He added that both the companies are replicating the same strategy that they had applied in China. Industry experts are of the view that OPPO and Vivo will have facing tough competitions from rivaling brands in India. Cutting down on the investment can have adverse effect on the market share of both the companies in the country.

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Moviphone Is An Android Phone With a Built-in Projector

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Jan 11, 2018

Every once in a while, we see manufacturers launch phones with one or more unusual feature. There are phones with thermal imaging cameras (Caterpillar S60) and others with a near infrared spectrometer (Changhong H2). One other feature that we have seen in a phone is a built-in projector and a prime example is the Samsung Galaxy Beam. A new phone called the Moviphone, showcased at CES 2018, joins the short list of phones with a built-in projector.

The Moviphone is made by American company Wireless Mobi Solutions. Its selling point is its built-in projector with a projection size of up to 100-inches at a 720p resolution. It does this with the aid of a 50 lumens projection module located at the top of the device.

In terms of specs, the Moviphone has a 5.5” display with a 1920 x 1080 resolution. It is powered by MediaTek’s MT6750V processor and comes in 3GB + 32GB ROM and 4GB + 64GB variants. It also supports storage expansion (128GB max).

It packs a 13MP rear camera housed in a circle like the Moto series. Beneath the camera is a fingerprint scanner. There is also an 8MP camera for selfies.

The Moviphone has dual SIM support (micro+nano/microSD) and packs a 4000mAh battery. The company says the battery should last up to 4 hours with the projector turned on. The Moviphone runs Android Nougat.

With respect to design and build, the Moviphone has a metal body with a black coat. There is a 2.5D glass in front and the phone uses on-screen buttons. Physical buttons are on the right and SIM tray is on the left.

Considering it has a built-in projector, the phone is a bit thick. The dimensions on the site says it measures 153.06 x 75.64 x 10.28 mm and weighs about 200g.

The Moviphone is priced at $599 and can be ordered on the official website. It comes unlocked and supports all wireless carriers in the US.

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Get xWatch EX16 Waterproof Smart Watch For $9.99

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 11, 2018

Tech buffs are eager to try out smartwatches and test their ability to perform but much to their dismay, these devices come bearing steep price tags. As a result, only a few are willing to shell out a fortune in order to own a relatively limited device.

If you’ve been waiting with bated breath to get your hands on a smartwatch without burning a big hole in your pocket, we have good news for you. The xWatch EX16 smartwatch is currently selling for only $19.99 on GizTop.

Despite bearing an affordable price tag, the device is crammed with awe-inspiring features. Let’s take a gander at some of its features.

The xWatch EX16 uses Bluetooth 4.0 to connect to Android-powered devices. The smartwatch notifies its wearer of an incoming call, message or even update from Facebook, Twitter, and other networking applications.

As if that weren’t enough, the xWatch EX16 smartwatch is also capable of counting steps, distance and calories burned. Moreover, you can use the device to control the camera app of any Android-powered smartphone. But if that doesn’t impress you much, GizTop’s promo definitely will.

As part of the site’s latest promo, buyers get a $10.00 discount on this already low-priced device by using coupon code ‘XWE16’ at the time of checking out. In other words, you can get your hands on the xWatch EX16 smartwatch for just $9.99. Head straight to this link and use the aforesaid coupon code before the promo comes to an end.

Smartron t.phone P With 5,000mAh Battery Launched In India For Rs. 7,999

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Jeet

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Jan 11, 2018

Smartron has today introduced a new model in its smartphone portfolio in India. The company has launched Smartron t.phone P at a price of Rs. 7,999 (approximately $126). It will be exclusively available through Flipkart from 17th January.

Previously, the company, founded about two years ago, had launched two phones in the Indian market — the original t.phone and the srt.phone, named after Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.

The phone comes with a 5.2-inch HD display with 1280 x 720 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor octa-core processor, having four processing cores clocked at 1.4GHz and the other four cores at 1.1GHz. It packs 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, along with a microSD card slot, which enables users to further expand storage capacity up to 128GB.

Along with that, Smartron is also offering 1,000GB of free cloud storage through its t.cloud service. For added security purposes, the device comes loaded with a fingerprint sensor, placed on the back panel.

On the camera front, the device features a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and f/2.2 aperture, and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with a f/2.2 aperture and low-light flash for taking selfies and video calling. The device runs on Android 7.1 Nougat operating system.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS/ A-GPS, and Micro-USB with OTG support. The phone is fuelled by a 5,000mAh battery that is touted to provide two days of power on a single charge. It supports a fast-charging technology that enables a full-day charge in 90 minutes of time.

Xiaomi’s Mi Finger Block & Mi Robot Builder Rover Win 2018 Tillywig Awards!

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Jan 11, 2018

Xiaomi has a longstanding reputation for quality products and this cuts across several categories. Coming in from the toys section is the news that Xiaomi’s Mi Finger Block and Mi Robot Builder Rover were among the recently announced Tillywig awards for 2018.

Tillywig is an outfit which provides retail buyers, news media, parents, and consumers with product information and reviews of superior children’s products available in today’s marketplace. The products are usually tested and then determined to have high entertainment and/or educational value. The factors that are considered during the evaluation include ease of first use, replay value, quality/appearance, social interaction/fun factor, creativity, motor skills/thought processes.

The Mi Finger Block and Mi Robot Builder Rover were both adjudged to have fully satisfied the criteria and that isn’t a surprise. The Mi Finger Block is a fascinating, pocket-sized plaything that invites constant manipulation, freeing the mind to wander or focus as it pleases. The block consists of eight small cubes connected in a manner which allows the separate segments to rotate inward or outward in a smooth, rolling motion. When clamped with the fingers, the can change shape from a rectangle to an L-shape block, as if it has a life of its own. The continuously-changing block functions as a stress reliever and builds one’s dexterity, both for the kids and adults alike.

The Mi Robot Builder Rover, on the other hand, is a more interesting toy set for the kids. It consists of building blocks which can be built to take different shapes. Kids can assemble the blocks that are over 1000 pieces alone or in a group to form a formidable looking robot. The robot models which can be built with the blocks include rover, snow truck and tank. The toy also comes with a tank-like tread with which the robot is mounted in order to move across the floor. There is a smartphone app which can be downloaded free and with which the kids control the robot’s movements and behaviour in a myriad of ways. The robot’s behaviour can also be manipulated in real time by using onscreen controllers that allow for dazzling manoeuvres.

Both products are manufactured by Beijing AIQI Technology Co., Ltd. which is a subsidiary of Xiaomi Inc. As for the prices, the Mi Finger Block costs just $9.90 while the Mi Robot Builder Rover is priced at $139.99.

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You Can Now Purchase Accessories For The Essential Phone On The Official Site

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Buy Oukitel K10 4G Phablet For Just $249.99 On GearBest

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Jan 11, 2018

Yesterday, Essential took to Twitter to announce that it now sells accessories for its phone. Prior to the announcement, if you wanted to purchase a replacement accessory for your phone, you had to settle for those made by third parties.

The inventory on the online shop not only includes standard accessories like the $39 27W fast charger with braided USB cable and the $15 USB-C to 3.5mm audio jack connector, but also some new accessories.

There are two USB-C earphones – the Earphones|HD with high-res audio for $99 and the Earphones|Mini for $49. Both earphones support USB Audio Class 2, work with a Mac or PC, and have a multi-function button for controlling music playback, answering calls, and activating Google Assistant. They are also tangle free and come with a custom-built hard shell case.

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Huawei WiFi Q2 for Resolving Wireless Router Issues Officially Unveiled at CES 2018

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 11, 2018

Obstructions and slower connection speeds because of access point distance are some of the common problems associated with Wi-Fi routers at home. Yesterday at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018, Huawei announced a wireless network system called Wi-Fi Q2. A wireless Mesh network system that allows devices to communicate with each other have resolved the aforementioned problems by placing multiple satellite access points.

The WiFi Q2 will ensure that there is a strong Wi-Fi signal throughout the house. This can be done in different ways. The first way is to use a base and two satellites that makes use of PLC (Power-Line Communication) technology to transfer gigabit data through electrical, telephone and coaxial wiring. This model can create a Wi-Fi blanket for up to five rooms.

HUAWEI_WiFi_Q2_1_Base_2_Satellites_ — WiFi Q2 with one base, two satellites

The other one comprises of three hybrid base units that uses wired and wireless connections. It is ideal for providing coverage for up to five to seven rooms. Both the Huawei WiFi Q2 models can deliver maximum speeds of up to 1867 Mbps. It is pretty fast considering the fact that average global internet connectivity speed ranges between 10 to 20 Mbps. It defaults a 5 GHz network instead of the older 2.4 GHz.

The WiFi Q2 mesh network system can support a maximum of 192 devices at the same time and up to 16 hotspots. Also, it only takes 100 milliseconds for it to switch between satellites. Apart from Wi-Fi encryption and password protections, it also carries support for security algorithm that safeguards against brute force attacks. It has a dedicated channel for Internet-of-things connections.

                  WiFi Q2 with three hybrid base

The Huawei WiFi Q2 with one base and two satellites carries a pricing of $299 and the option with three bases is priced at $349. The Chinese manufacturer will be selling more base stations and satellites separately later this year.

As of this writing, there is no information on when it will be arriving in the market. Apart from selling smartphones like Huawei Mate 10 Pro and Mate 10 Pro Porsche Design, the WiFi Q2 mesh system is another attempt from the company to gain brand recognition in the U.S. The company has also signed up “Wonder Woman” actress Gal Gadot as its Chief Experience Officer to popularize its devices in the U.S.

OnePlus 5T Lava Red Variant Launched In India, Sale Starts From 20th January

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Jeet

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Jan 11, 2018

As expected, OnePlus has today announced a new variant of its flagship smartphone OnePlus 5T in India. The company has introduced Lava Red colour variant in the Indian market, which will go on sale exclusively through online retailer Amazon India.

The pricing of this new variant is same as the standard model as well as the recently launched Star Wars Limited Edition — Rs. 37,999, which roughly converts to $596. The company has already started taking registration for the phone.

The company says that the radiant Lava Red colour shade is achieved through an accurate combination of temperature, consistency and baking time with less than 0.01 percent variation. It uses two anodic oxidation processes, using double blasting and an AF coating to ensure the texture and feel.

Earlier there were reports suggesting that the Lava Red edition of OnePlus 5T could launch in India on 26th January, which is also the Republic Day in India. Soon, another report emerged which suggested that the phone could be introduced in India earlier than expected.

To recap, the OnePlus 5T Lava Red colour variant was first launched in China and was so far exclusive to the company’s home country. The OnePlus 5T, which is a successor of OnePlus 5, was launched in November last year in only one colour — Midnight Black. All the other variant — Lava Red and Star Wars Limited Edition, comes with same specifications as the standard edition.

The phone features a 6-inch Optic AMOLED Full-HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and comes in two variants — 6GB RAM with 64GB ROM and 8GB RAM with 128GB ROM. It is fuelled by a 3,300mAh battery that supports the company’s own Dash Charge — a fast charging technology.

The phone is running Android 7.1.1 Nougat flavoured Oxygen OS 4.7. It comes with a rear-mounted dual camera system that features a 16-megapixel camera sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a 20-megapixel sensor having the same f/1.7 aperture. There is also a 16-megapixel IMX 371 camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture on the front.

Recently, OnePlus announced the Sandstone White edition of its flagship smartphone after teasing it for days. It shares a similar look to the Star Wars Limited Edition sans the Star Wars logo. The phone, available only in 8GB RAM model, is priced at $499 in the US; CA$659 in Canada; £449 in the UK; and €499 in the rest of Europe.

Buy Oukitel K10 4G Phablet For Just $249.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 11, 2018

Oukitel K10 smartphone debuted back in December 2015. The device is rife with awe-inspiring specification and features.

As a phablet, the K10 sports a massive 6-inch display. On the photography front, it sports tripel cameras i.e. 16MP+0.3MP (SW 21MP+8MP) rear-mounted dual cameras and 8MP+0.3MP (SW 13MP+8MP) front snappers.

The Oukitel K10 is crammed with features we usually associate with a phablet, including 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Moreover, it runs on Android 7.0 operating system and is backed by a robust 11000mAh battery.

You can now get your hands on the black version of the Oukitel K10 4G phablet by shelling out $299.99 on GearBest. You can save $50 more at the time of checking out by applying coupon code ‘OukitelK10.’

Click here to buy Oukitel K10 phablet and take advantage of the promo. It’s worth noting that the presale is slated to end on February 8.

Xiaomi Redmi 5A Sales Have Surpassed 1 Million Mark Within a Month of its Launch in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 11, 2018

Xiaomi’s Global VP and Managing Director, Manu Kumar Jain has tweeted that the company has sold 1 million units of the Redmi 5A entry-level smartphone in less than a month. Dubbed as “Desh Ka Smartphone” in India, the Redmi 5A was released in the market on Dec. 7 as a successor for the Redmi 4A.

The Redmi 5A comes in two models such as 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage. Both the models are respectively priced at Rs. 5,999 and Rs. 6,999. At the launch of the Redmi 5A, the company had confirmed that it will be selling the base model of the Redmi 5A with a price tag of Rs. 4,999 for the first 5 million customers.

By this, it becomes the cheapest Xiaomi phone in India. The smartphone is available not only on Mi.com and Flipkart, but also through offline channels in India. Reliance Jio is offering a cashback of Rs. 1,000 on both the models of the Redmi 5A. To avail this cashback, users are required to do a minimum recharge of Rs. 198 for 12 months. This will allow users to avail 10 vouchers of Rs. 100.

XIaomi Redmi 5A

The Xiaomi Redmi 5A is a dual-SIM smartphone that features dedicated slots for two SIM cards and a microSD card. It includes a 5-inch display that supports an HD resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. The Snapdragon 425 chipset powers both the models of the Redmi 5A with its 1.4 GHz quad-core processor.

The Redmi 5A is running on MIUI 9 that is based on Android Nougat. It bears an f/2.2 aperture 13-megapixel camera on its rear panel. It is coupled with features like LED flash and PDAF. Its front-facing camera is of 5-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. The connectivity features available on the Redmi 5A include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB, 4.1 Bluetooth, Infrared and GPS. It is packed with a 3,000mAh battery. It can be availed in color choices like Black, Grey and Gold.