Snapdragon 660-Powered 360 N6 Pro Spotted On AnTuTu Revealing 18:9 Screen Ratio

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Nov 24, 2017

360Mobiles will be launching its first full-screen smartphone on November 28. The phone which is known as 360 N6 Pro had earlier been spotted on TENAA revealing its specs. Now, the N6 Pro has appeared on AnTuTu benchmark confirming the key specifications the model is expected to pack. The device appeared on TENAA with the model number 360 1801-A01 and identified on AnTuTu with the same model number.

One of the specs the 360 N6 Pro is expected to feature is a full-view display and is listed with a 2160 x 1080p resolution. The smartphone is also listed to pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor which is backed by 6GB of RAM while there is 64GB of storage onboard. The chipset is also paired with an Adreno 512 GPU. The N6 Pro runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box which will likely be with some customization. AnTuTu also listed that the device scored 114269 points in test and this could be attributed to the premium SD 660 chipset.

Read Also: Possible 360 N6 Pro Designs Leaked

A previously leaked posted had teased what is said to be the 360 N6 Pro’s design and we have also seen a couple of other specs which include a 4000mAh battery. We’ll get to find out more when the device goes official on November 28. But expect something spectacular from 360 Mobiles who already has a reputation for sleek smartphone designs.

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OnePlus is Not Interested in Providing Black Friday Discounts, Find Out Why

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 24, 2017

Black Friday, the most awaited shopping festival of the year in the U.S is only a day away. Many retailers and popular tech brands have revealed their Black Friday deals. However, OnePlus’ website states that the company will not be participating in Black Friday sales.

The Chinese firm claims that it always offering its devices with fair pricing throughout the year. So, whether it is Black Friday or Taco Tuesday or any day of the year, its products are always available with reasonable pricing. It has further stated that its customers are always saving money by purchasing its smartphones as it offers topnotch internals and user experience like rivaling phones.

Just for the sake of providing an offer, OnePlus is selling the Dash Power Bundle with 50 percent reduction in its pricing for 24 hours. The Dash Power Adapter along with 100cm Dash Type-C cable is available for $17.56. The usual pricing of this bundle is $34.90. With 150cm Dash Type-C cable, the bundle can be availed for $20.08 against its original price tag of $39.90.

What about the OnePlus 5T? The company is selling it with almost the price tag as it is offering a negligible discount of $0.01 for 24 hours. Hence, the official carries the text “#NoGames on Black Friday.”

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Samsung Galaxy S9 May Deliver 90 Percent Screen-to-Body Ratio

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 24, 2017

A lot of information has been surfacing on the specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9. A tipster has revealed that the Galaxy S9 duo would be offering a higher screen-to-body ratio than their predecessor.

Earlier in this week, BGR had revealed case renders of the Galaxy S9 made by well-known case maker Ghostek. It is said that the renders show the near-final design of the S9 that were made on the basis of the information revealed by the factory manufacturing the flagship phones by Samsung. The source of the case renders claim that the upper bezel might be slimmer than what was shown in the renders.

Sam Mobile claims that its tipster has revealed that the Galaxy S9 would be offering 6 percent more screen-to-body ratio than the Galaxy S8. The screen-to-body ratio of the Galaxy S8+ is around 84 percent.

Apart from the reduction in the upper bezel, the Galaxy S9’s lower bezel has also been drastically reduced, claims the publication. It states that the bottom bezel will be “non-existent.” Hence, it is speculated that the Galaxy S9 duo may deliver around 90 percent screen-to-body ratio.

The above renders again show that Samsung will not be making drastic change to the design of the S9 as compared to its predecessor. The back panel of the Galaxy S9 can be seen housing a vertically arranged dual camera system with the flash unit and fingerprint sensor placed under it. The Galaxy S9 duo are expected to feature Bixby AI button and 3.5mm audio jack.

Reliable leakster Evan Blass has claimed that the Galaxy S9 will feature 5.8-inch display and 4 GB of RAM whereas the Galaxy S9+ will have a 6.2-inch screen and 6 GB of RAM. Like the S8 duo, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ will have Infinity Display that are curved at the edges. Both phones will feature 64 GB of storage and will be available in Snapdragon 845 and a similarly powerful Exynos chipsets in different markets. Blass has also stated that the Galaxy S9 and S9+ may get showcased at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018 that will be held in January next year.

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Broadcom Reportedly Planning To Launch An Improved Bid For Qualcomm

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 23, 2017

There are indications that Broadcom will launch another bid for Qualcomm. The chipmaker is reportedly contemplating raising the initial offer made to buy rival-company, Qualcomm. It would be recalled that Qualcomm rejected the initial bid launched by Broadcom and one of the reasons given was that the bid grossly undervalued the fabless chip manufacturer. Qualcomm is considered globally as the number one System-on-Chips manufacturer for mobile devices.

The improvement involves offering more of Broadcom’s stock and this idea is said to have been mooted after consultation with several of Qualcomm’s top shareholders, according to sources familiar with the affair. There was no news as to when Broadcom will launch the bid but the fact that the issue hasn’t died down is an indication that Broadcom is planning to mount pressure on Qualcomm to engage in negotiations. The pressure has all the dressing of a carrot and sticks approach. First, the carrot would be dangled by offering more stocks to Qualcomm’s shareholders and then they’ll wield the stick by threatening to replace its board of directors. Broadcom’s CEO Hock Tan has hinted that he is ready to lunch a takeover battle and sources had reported previously that the tech giant is preparing to submit a slate of directors before Qualcomm’s December 8 nomination deadline. Apparently, the tenure of the present board is about to expire. That would afford Broadcom the opportunity to swing things in its favour as Qualcomm shareholders that want the company to engage in deal talks with Broadcom will be able to vote for that slate at a March 6 shareholder meeting.

Already, Qualcomm shares have jumped by more than 2 percent pitching at $68.05 after the news of the possible sweetened offer. On the other hand, Broadcom shares were down 0.3 percent at $275.82. The last is yet to be heard on this Broadcom/Qualcomm affair.

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OPPO R13 Leaked Photos Show Apple iPhone X-Like Design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 23, 2017

OPPO has recently released the OPPO R11s and R11s Plus smartphones and now it is rumored to be working on OPPO R13 smartphone. Leaked photos of the OPPO R13 that have surfaced on Weibo show that it resembles a lot with none other than the Apple iPhone X!

In September, OPPO had reportedly filed a display patent which showed a full screen design with a notch at its top. The leaked images of the so-called OPPO R13 resembles with the patent design shown in the above image. The front view of the rumored R13 also features a virtual home bar.

The backside of the OPPO R13 has a vertically stacked dual rear cameras at the top-left corner which again reminds us of the iPhone X. It seems that the handset will be available in two color choices of black and white. The rear panel of the smartphone also features an impressive neon green logo of the company.

There is no information available on the specifications of the OPPO R13. However, if the smartphone really exists, we may see more leaks in the coming weeks.

Do you think that the OPPO R13 really exists with iPhone X-like design? Let us know your opinion by posting your comments below.

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Meitu V6 Luxury Smartphone Is Now Available In China, Price Starts At 5,099 Yuan

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Jeet

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Nov 23, 2017

Meitu held a press conference today in Beijing, China where it unveiled its new branding. Along with that, the company also released its flagship smartphone — Meitu V6, which was launched a few weeks ago.

The Meitu V6 is a luxury device that comes with colourful hand-stitched calfskin leather and 18K gold rivets on its back, along with a gold coloured metal frame around the smartphone.

Apart from the luxurious design, the highlight of the smartphone is its camera. It features a dual camera setup at the back as well as at the front. It comes with dual Sony IMX362 sensor with 12-megapixel lenses.

The front, as well as the rear camera, comes with f/1.8 aperture, 6P lens along with fourth-generation dual ISPs and optical image stabilizer (OIS). As per the company, the camera can focus an object in just 0.13 seconds in real-time. The back camera comes with four LED flash.

It uses a new artificial intelligence technology that is developed by MTlab. There are several features based on that technology, including light effect camera, movie portraits, night view camera mode and backlighting mode. As per the company, the combination of phone’s hardware and this new AI technology enables the device to act like a “portable SLR”.

In terms of specifications, the smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD display with screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Under the hood, it is powered by a 10-core processor from MediaTek, coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB/128GB internal storage. The device packs a 3,100mAh battery and comes with the usual connectivity features such as 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.

The smartphone runs on company’s own MEIOS 4.1, which is based on Android Nougat operating system. It features a face unlock mode, which has 106 face positioning points that automatically recognizes the face for quick unlocking. There is also a “super game mode”, which is basically a do not disturb mode for gaming.

The standard version of the smartphone comes in four colour options — Rotterdam Orange, Edinburgh Blue, Melbourne Green and Moroccan Powder (Pink). Along with that, the company has also introduced service that can be used to order a customized design. There’s a selection for leather, accessories, gift boxes, among others.

The Meitu V6 smartphone is priced at 5,099 Yuan for the Standard Edition, while the Advanced Custom Edition which costs 6,999 Yuan. The device will go on sale from November 23 through select stores, including the company’s official website and Meitu’s store on JD.com.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Price Slashed In China & Gets Bundled With a Free Gift

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 23, 2017

Xiaomi launched the Mi Max 2 on May 25 in China with a sturdy specs lineup yet cheap price tag. The Mi Max was later unveiled in India in July. The device even got a permanent price reduction recently. The phablet size device has now taken a 200 Yuan price cut on its topmost 128GB storage version while the 64GB storage version has a 100 Yuan reduction in its price. We are also seeing for the first time, a cheaper 32GB storage version priced at 1399 Yuan. Apart from that, Xiaomi is also offering a free gift along with the 64GB and 128GB storage versions. Buyers will get the Mi Weighing scale valued at 99 Yuan free of charge.

The price cut brings the price of the Mi Max 2 4GB + 64GB version down to 1599 yuan while the top-end model with 4GB RAM + 128GB storage goes for 1799 Yuan. As a comparison, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 was launched with a price tag of 1699 Yuan (~$248) for the 4GB + 64GB version and 1999 yuan (~$291) for the 4GB + 128GB version.

No reason was given for this price cut but it seems it is all part of the Thanksgiving offers from Xiaomi, perhaps to appreciate its fans. Since there has been a similar price cut in India which is said to be permanent, the price cut may likely be a permanent one. The price cut and free gift offer could also be a sign the smartphone has performed very well in sales. The device was expected to pack a Snapdragon 660 chip but instead came with an old SD 625 SoC to the disappointment of fans.

As a reminder, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is the company’s biggest smartphone till date. The device features a 6.44-inch 1080p full HD screen. The phablet device is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset chip and paired with 4GB of RAM across all models. The Mi Max 2 comes with the same 12MP IMX386 sensor as the Xiaomi Mi 6. The pixel size has been increased to 1.25um for better quality pictures along with a night mode enhancement feature. Other camera specs include PDAF, dual-tone LED flash, and dynamic range adjustment.The device comes with a mammoth 5300mAh battery inside that promises up to 18 hours of video playback. You can get up to 9 hours of continuous gaming or 21 hours of continuous navigation or 57 hours of continuous talk time or even 10 days of continuous music playback with this huge battery on board. Further, charging it won’t be an issue since the phone supports QC 3.0 and charges up to 68% in an hour. The package also includes stereo speakers, giving you a robust sound experience.

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Possible 360 N6 Pro Designs Leaked

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 23, 2017

The 360 N6 Pro is confirmed to arrive on the 28th of November. One of its key features is its 18:9 full-screen display which is highlighted in the official invite sent out a few days ago.

The only images we have seen of the N6 Pro are those provided on TENA’s official site. Though there is no confirmation that the phone with model number 1712-A01 is actually the N6 Pro, but since it is the only 360 mobile phone with a full-screen display on TENAA’s database, it might as well be it.

Notwithstanding, some sketched designs of a phone said to be that of the N6 Pro have surfaced online. They look entirely different from the device on TENAA but do pack some interesting features.

One of the images shows a phone with a full-screen display but with an unconventional design. Rather than have reduced bezels at the top and bottom, the display extends to the top and has cut-outs to house sensors and cameras.

The top of the display has cut-outs on both sides. The right cut-out has the front facing camera and a sensor and the left cut-out packs more sensors. The bottom end of the display is not left out too as it has a cut-out to make way for a fingerprint scanner.

Another sketch is of the phone’s rear. It is shown to have dual rear cameras positioned in the middle but in a horizontal fashion. A few centimeters below the cameras are what appears to be dual fingerprint scanners! Weird, right?

The design doesn’t end there. The right side of the phone is home to a secondary display that runs from the top to the bottom. From the sketch, it can be deduced that the display will show the time and most likely notifications too.

The last sketch shows the back of a phone with an unusual design just like the two above. This one doesn’t have dual cameras but a single sensor positioned at the top left corner. However, the lower half of the phone is occupied by what appears to be a screen and a physical keyboard.

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Sony Xperia ZG Compact Pops Again with Snapdragon 810, 2 GB RAM on Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 23, 2017

The Sony Xperia ZG Compact had appeared on Geekbench in August with Snapdragon 810 chipset. Today, the smartphone has once again appeared on the benchmarking site with new benchmarking scores.

The fresh listing of Xperia ZG Compact on Geekbench also shows that it is fueled by Snapdragon 810 chipset. Since the device has Compact” in its moniker, it is speculated to house a screen of around 4.6 inches.

However, the existence of the Xperia ZG Compact phone seems to be very doubtful as no other smartphone OEM has used the SD 810 this year not only because it is an obsolete chipset, but also various smartphones powered by it have suffered from overheating issues.

The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact that was launched in 2015 was driven by Snapdragon 810 chipset. The Geekbench scores of the Xperia ZG Compact is lower than that of Xperia Z5 Compact. As far as other specs of Xperia ZG Compact is concerned, its Geekbench listing reveals that it features only 2 GB of RAM and is running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

Sony is known for launching “Compact” branded phones with flagship specifications. Hence, it seems to be a fake listing as the Japanese tech giant is unlikely to release a phone with an older chipset.

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Honor 8 Lite Gets Rs. 2,000 Price Cut India, Now Costs Rs. 15,999

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Jeet

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Nov 23, 2017

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has today announced a price cut for its Honor 8 Lite smartphone in India. The company is cutting down the price of Honor 8 Lite in India by Rs. 2,000, making the effective price of the smartphone Rs. 15,999.

The smartphone, which is a watered-down model of the Honor 8, was originally launched in India in May this year at a price of Rs. 17,999. It is available in two colour options — Black and Blue, at all major retail stores as well as online stores across the country.

The Honor 8 Lite smartphone features a 5.2-inch full-HD display with screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a 2.5D curved glass. Under the hood, it is powered by the company’s in-house Kirin 655 octa-core processor.

The processor packs 4 cores clocked at 2.1GHz and other four cores clocked at 1.7GHz. It is coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There is also an option to expand the storage capacity up to 128GB using a microSD card.

As of the camera, the device comes with a 12-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture and autofocus. There is an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with a 77-degree wide-angle lens. The back camera has a 1.25μm large pixel size and a BSI CMOS sensor for low light photography.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, USB OTG, Bluetooth v4.1 and GPS. The Honor 8 Lite runs Android 7.0 Nougat based EMUI 5.0 on top. It is fueled by a 3,000mAh battery which the company claims can offer 90 hours of juice.

At this price point, the Honor 8 Lite will compete against the likes of Xiaomi Mi A1, which is priced at Rs. 14,999 in India. Mi A1 also packs 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. However, it featurs a 5.5-inch FHD display and is powered by Snapdragon 625 processor.

Xiaomi India Teases New Redmi Smartphone Launch On November 30

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Jeet

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Nov 23, 2017

Xiaomi has been launching a lot of devices in the Indian market and it seems that the company is not done yet. After launching Xiaomi Mi A1, Redmi Y1 and Redmi Y1 Lite, the company is now gearing up to launch yet another smartphone in the Indian market on November 30.

Today, Redmi India Twitter handle has teased a new smartphone launch. The Tweet reads: “A new Redmi smartphone is coming your way on Nov 30! Aa raha hai #DeshKaSmartphone.”

The company is calling it a “Desh Ka Smartphone”, which roughly translates to “Nation’s Smartphone”, implying that the device is targeted at masses. Thus, there are speculations that it will be a budget smartphone. It could also mean that the device is being manufactured in India under the country’s ‘Make In India’ initiative.

While the company has not revealed the name of the smartphone, it could be the Redmi 5A smartphone that was launched in China last month. Recently, the company introduced Lake Blue colour option for the Redmi 5A in China

The Redmi 5A smartphone features a 5-inch HD IPS display with screen resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. It is powered by a 1.4GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 425 processor with 500MHz Adreno 308 GPU. The phone packs 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage with an option to expand storage up to 128GB with microSD.

The smartphone runs Android 7.1 Nougat operating system based MIUI 9. It features a 13MP rear camera with PDAF, LED Flash, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video recording and a 5MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS + GLONASS and IR blaster. It is powered by a 3,000mAh battery. The smartphone is priced at 599 yuan in China, which is around $90 or Rs. 5,880.

The Redmi 5A that was launched in China last month is a successor to last year’s Redmi 4A. However, there is a possibility that the Redmi 5A could launch in India under a different name. On the other hand, it is also possible that the company might introduce entirely different smartphone. We’ll have to just wait and see what the company has under its sleeves this time.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Gets Global Stable MIUI 9 Update

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 23, 2017

Xiaomi’s second flagship phone of the year – the Mi MIX 2 has begun receiving its MIUI 9 update. This is the global stable version with version number V9.1.1.0.NDEMIEI.

The OTA is said to be 1.4GB large but if you can’t wait, you can download the full ROM from here. It is 1.6GB though. All you have to do is copy the file when you are done downloading into the ‘downloaded_rom’ folder of your phone’s internal storage. Open the updater app, tap the icon at the top right corner and select “choose update package”. Select the file from the folder and you should be fine from there.

MIUI 9 brings a number of new features to Xiaomi phones. There is now split-screen multi-tasking support, new icons and animations, and a redesigned notification shade. However, the biggest changes are not visual. The overall user experience is now faster thanks to a number of optimizations such as dynamic resource allocation, automatic cache cleaning, and real-time defragmentation to name a few.

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Meizu’s Blue Charm Website Renamed as mBlu

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 23, 2017

Meizu in May this year established the Blue Charm division, splitting it from the Meizu division which houses its flagship models. The Blue Charm division is headed by Li Nan who used to be Meizu’s VP. There are indications that the Blue Charm division has been rebranded as mBlu division. This is evident with the change of the name of the Charm Blue website to “www.mblu.com”.

Statistics have shown that Meizu has sold up to 45 million units of its Charm Blue models which the Meizu E2 and Meizu M6 belong to. The Note series spearheaded by the Meizu M6 Note has also seen shipments exceeding 20 million units and that goes to show the splitting has been a success. The Charm Blue division also includes accessories like the Meizu Flow headphone and others.

Signs that Meizu was going to rebrand the Charm Blue division first surfaced a few months back when a new logo for the division was spotted online. We also saw a bezel-less device leaked identified as the Meizu mBlu Zero. We can’t say when Meizu will launch a new model under the Blue Charm division but we expect the new name to reflect in future releases from the division and perhaps, a lot more smartphone accessories. Meizu is yet to officially announces the new name.

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Nokia 2 With 5-Inch Display And 4,100mAh Battery Launched In India At Rs. 6,999

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Jeet

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Nov 23, 2017

Last month, HMD Global held an event in India where it unveiled the company’s cheapest smartphone so far — Nokia 2. While the smartphone went on sale in the US as well as in Russia, the phone was not available for purchase in India.

Today, HMD Global has finally launched the Nokia 2 smartphone in the Indian market. The smartphone will be available in Pewter Black, Pewter White and Copper Black colours from tomorrow, i.e. November 24.

Nokia 2 features a 5-inch HD LTPS display with a screen resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and a standard 16:9 aspect ratio. On top of the display, there is a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 to protect it from minor scratches.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor — the first smartphone to run on Snapdragon 212. The processor is coupled with Adreno 304 GPU. It packs just 1GB of RAM and only 8GB of internal storage.

There is a microSD card slot which allows expanding storage up to 128GB. On the camera front, the smartphone comes with an 8-megapixel rear-facing autofocus camera with an LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Nokia has also included “Bothie” feature that enables users to use both front and rear cameras simultaneously.

Connectivity features on the device include Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS / GLONASS. The phone drives power from a massive 4,100mAh battery. According to the company, the battery is rated to provide two days of battery life on a single charge.

The smartphone also comes with IP52 certification, meaning that the device is splash proof. The Nokia 2 smartphone runs on the stock version of Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box and comes with Google Assistant. The company has promised to soon update the device with Android 8.0 Oreo.

In India, the Nokia 2 is priced at Rs. 6,999 (approx. $108). As of introductory offer, the company is offering 45GB of additional 4G data on Reliance Jio and a12-month Accidental Damage Insurance by Servify. However, to get the insurance, one needs to open Kotak 811 savings account and activate it with an initial deposit of Rs. 1,000, that too during the introductory period.

In the US, where the smartphone is currently up for pre-order, it is priced at $99. In Russia, the Nokia 2 costs RUB 7,990 (approx. $115). At the time of announcing the smartphone, the company priced the device at 99 Euros.

Singapore is First Asian Country To Get The Razer Phone

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 23, 2017

The Razer phone is currently the buzz of the smartphone world. Since its release early this month, it has gotten mainly positive reviews which is impressive considering this is Razer’s first smartphone.

The Razer Phone is already on sale in the US, Canada, and the UK. However, Razer fans in Asia will be receiving it a little later. The smartphone just launched in Singapore – the home country of its CEO and co-founder Min-Liang Tan.

An official bulletin released by the manufacturer says pre-orders begin today and run till November 26. Sales will then commence on December 1. Pre-ordered units should probably ship before then.

The Razer Phone will sell for SGD 1,068 (~$793) in the Asian country via Singtel but will sell for less if you buy it with a plan. That price gets you a 5.7” QHD IGZO display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 8GB of RAM, and a Snapdragon 835 processor. You also get 64GB of storage, dual 12MP rear cameras, an 8MP front-facing camera and a 4,000mAh battery.

Razer has not announced when its phone will be available in other Asian markets.

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Xiaomi MIUI 9 is the Last Major Update for Six Smartphones

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 23, 2017

Xiaomi has rolled out stable global ROM of MIUI 9 to various smartphones like Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, Mi 6, Mi 5s Plus, Mi 5, Mi Max 2, Redmi 4 and the newly unveiled Redmi Y1 and Redmi Y1 Lite smartphones. At the unveil event of MIUI 9, the company had confirmed that the MIUI 9 will be made available to even older phones that were launched in 2012. Fresh information shared on the official forum site states that the MIUI 9 will be the last major update software update for some smartphones. The company has also confirmed the names of the devices for which it will be discontinuing support.

Xiaomi will be discontinuing support for smartphones such as Mi Note, Mi 2/2S, 4i, Redmi Note 4G, Redmi 2 and Redmi 2 Prime. It means that the company won’t be releasing closed or open beta after rolling out MIUI 9 update for these phones. The MIUI 9 global stable ROM for these six Xiaomi phones as well as Redmi 1S will be made available gradually between December 2017 and January 2018.

These six smartphones were launched in India in 2015 or earlier. Interestingly, the company will be continuing support for Xiaomi Mi 3 phone which happens to be the first smartphone from the company to debut in India.

According to Xiaomi, the MIUI 9 works like stock version of Android when it comes to speed and functionality. It is a customized version of Android Nougat that includes various new features such as split screen mode, smart app launcher, image search, search for apps in the settings for Dual apps, support for popular video formats in Mi Video app, and more. Here is the entire list of Xiaomi phones that will be upgrade to MIUI 9.

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The Little Pepper S11 Brings The iPhone X’s Design To Android

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 23, 2017

Little Pepper is a Chinese brand that does know how to get people’s attention by imitating popular designs. One of its phones, the Little Pepper V9, shares a striking resemblance to the Xiaomi Mi 6 but packs less specs. For its new phone, the S11, Little Pepper takes its inspiration from the iPhone X.

The first thing you will notice about the Little Pepper S11 at first look is the notch at the upper part of the display just like that of the iPhone X. However, upon looking closer, you’d realize Little pepper was “smart” about the display. Rather than the screen itself having a notch, it is the upper bezel that has the notch. So this is actually a regular 16:9 display.

The Little Pepper S11 also differs from the iPhone X by having a physical home button/fingerprint scanner below the screen.

The similarities between both phones continue at the back. The S11 packs dual cameras arranged in the same vertical arrangement but these are definitely not the same sensors.

Little Pepper finishes off the design with a shell that looks like glass but which is actually glossy plastic.

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Giveaway – Win 3 BlitzWolf Earphones from Banggood

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Shine Wong

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Nov 23, 2017

Gizmochina along with Banggood is conducting 3 BlitzWolf Earphones as Giveaway gift to one of our lucky readers. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing phone.

Banggood being one of the largest online retailers besides Amazon and AliExpress is offering some of the best deals you’ll have the chance to get all year. The main event will begin in a few hours, but there are multiple warm-up deals available right now.

Visit Banggood’s Black Friday Promotion Now

How to entry this giveaway? Just follow these steps and Gleam widget:

Visit the Banggood’s Black Friday promotion.
Sign up and leave comments on Gizmochina’s forum. (We will only pick the winner from who has signed up).

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5. The prize will be shipped in a week when the giveaway end.

Just follow the steps mentioned in the Gleam widget to participate in the giveaway.

Once again, good luck.

Giveaway – Win 3 BlitzWolf Earphones from Banggood.com

OnePlus 5T Teardown Reveals Unannounced Likely Waterproof Build

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 23, 2017

OnePlus 5T was recently subjected to a durability test by JerryRigEverything and the flagship model came out triumphant. As a follow-up, the same YouTuber has now released a second video which is a rundown of the step by step process to dismantle the device.

The teardown video shows the entire internals and one surprising feature is a build that looks like what is waterproof. OnePlus did not announce any water resistance rating for the flagship but there are few features on the body that suggest the Chinese company was perhaps thinking of including that. The speakers appear to have some splash resistance. The USB port also comes with a rubber sealant which could prevent water from passing through. There is also a foam-like material on the area where the back cover joins with the frame. But on the whole, we can’t trust the device is waterproof.

The teardown also shows a lack of a cooling pipe on the device just as we have seen on recent flagship models like the Nokia 8. However, Zach Jerry speculates that the absence of a cooling system may not have an impact on the daily performance of the smartphone. APat from that, the OnePlus 5T has a well-arranged internals that shouldn’t pose any problem if there is the need for a repair.

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Honor V10 Appears in Real in the Latest Leaked Image

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 23, 2017

The Nov. 28 launch date for Honor V10 flagship phone is drawing near. A fresh image of a real-looking Honor V10 has emerged on Weibo. The image reveals the stunning full screen design of the upcoming Honor phone.

The Honor V10 has been recently certified by TENAA, China’s telecommunication regulatory body. The latest leaked photo seems to match well with the images of Honor V10 that have surfaced on TENAA.

The V10 is expected to arrive with a full screen design. Its 5.99-inch FHD+ display is expected to deliver an aspect ratio of 18:9. The Kirin 970 chipset that powers the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro will be present under the hood of the V10. The handset is expected to be available in 64 GB and 128 GB storage options. Both the models are expected to feature 6 GB of RAM.

A dual camera system featuring a 16-megapixel sensor and a 20-megapixel sensor will be available on the backside of the phone. Its front is pegged to feature a 13-megapixel selfie snapper. It will arrive preinstalled with Android 8.0 Oreo that will be skinned with EMUI 8.0. A 3,750mAh battery coupled with 22.5W fast charging support is rumored to be available inside the V10.

Since the Honor V10 has borrowed most of its specs from the Mate 10 Pro, the V10 is expected to launch as its stripped-down version. Instead of glass chassis available on the Mate 10 Pro, the V10 is speculated to feature metal unibody design like its predecessor phones.

After unveiling the V10 flagship on Nov. 28 in China, Honor will be also holding a launch event in London on Dec. 5 to unveil the phone. The Chinese firm is also expected to announce Honor 7X mid-range phone at the upcoming event in London. As far as Honor V10’s cost is concerned, it is expected to arrive in China with a price tag of 2,999 Yuan (~$452).

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