Xiaomi has just announced the launch date for the Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX. The smartphone will go on sale for the first time tomorrow (12th May 2020) in India and will be available through a flash sale.

For those unaware, the Chinese tech giant has announced the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max back in March 2020. While the former was made available for purchase from March 17th, the latter had its release delayed. The reason for this was the nationwide mandatory lockdown that the Indian government had imposed, which caused various launches to also be postponed.

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Now, with the government planning on relaxing the lockdown in various areas, Xiaomi has finally unveiled the launch date for the Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX. The smartphone will start sale on 12th May 2020, starting from 12 pm IST (Indian Standard Time). It will be a part of a flash sale and will be available through various online vendors. This includes its own official Mi.com website alongside the popular e-retailer, Amazon India.

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Those interested in buying the device should keep in mind that the device will only be available for purchase in areas that fall under either green or orange zones. In other words, it will be delivered in regions that are scarcely affected or have no active case of the Coronavirus infection. Furthermore, these regions will now allow various companies to now deliver non-essential items. Unfortunately, Red zones are only restricted to essential goods so, the Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX will also not be available in these regions.

For a quick summary, the Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX is a mid range handset that features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 720G SoC alongside 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. the device also supports memory expansion via a microSD card slot. The base 6GB + 64GB variant is priced at 16,499 INR (roughly $218), while the 128GB storage variant is priced at 17,999 INR (roughly $237). Lastly, the highest end model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage will sell for 19,999 INR (roughy $264).

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Since its establishment, XIDU has been offering great laptops with high value/price ratio and this is getting even better starting tomorrow, as from September 4th to 10th, the Chinese manufacturer is offering discounts up to $30 off. The flash sale is taking place on XIDU’s official store that is now officially open (XIDU also has its own shops on Amazon and Aliexpress). Also, during the promotion, all who purchase any laptop can obtain a mouse for free! In addition, for those who purchase the XIDU PhilBook Pro (2019), a laptop bag will also be sent free of charge. Let’s see some key features of the new XIDU PhilBook Pro.

As its name suggests, PhilBook Pro comes with powerful configuration and various functions designed for some professionals. One of the top features is its 2560×1440 IPS display. The high resolution makes everything look sharp and detailed on the panel provided by Sharp. Also, having a strong aluminum alloy body while remaining very lightweight at only 2.65lbs, it is easy to carry and suitable for a mobile office.

Besides, the PhilBook Pro inherits the design of the 360 degrees flexible hinge featuring a dual-torque technology that results in a perfect combination of flexibility and strength so that users can effortlessly open the lid with just one hand. The 360 degrees hinge gives you various modes that include laptop mode, tablet, and tent mode, so you can make full use of it on any occasion.

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Finally, as far as hardware specs are concerned, the XIDU PhilBook Pro is equipped with an Intel J3355 Quad-Core 2.0GHz CPU backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB SSD. Of course, it comes with Windows 10 preinstalled that are a perfect fit for the hardware.

This kind of large-scale promotion is rare to find given the current momentum in the industry. To get the $30 off discount, just use coupon FLASH30 on the XIDU Official Store. More coupons are available here.

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OUKITEL Y4800 released on July 22nd and is the first smartphone of OUKITEL Young series. It adopts a 48MP super HD flagship-grade camera and is powered by the latest MediaTek octa-core SoC, Helio P70, backed by 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage. Belonging to the Young series, the Y4800 has great value for money while at the sale time having great specs. Now, the Chinese manufacturer holds another flash sale on their Official Store on Aliexpress for the 6GB/128GB configuration at just $199.99.

The most important feature of the Y4800 is the AI camera. The rear camera hosts a Samsung 48MP AI camera and 5MP secondary camera for flagship shooting experience. When in 48MP mode, photo details are crisp allowing for cropping without loss of details. The selfie camera also comes with a Samsung (16MP) sensor with wide-angle support for group selfies. What’s more, the Y4800 offers night mode, face beauty mode, slow motion mode, panorama mode, time-lapse mode, 48MP mode, and group selfie mode, satisfying your needs in every condition.

Besides the camera that is the killer feature of the device, there’s also a big, 6.3″ FHD+ waterdrop display and the narrow bezels and small bottom chin result in a 90% screen-to-body ratio. The heart of Y4800 is MediaTek’s Helio P70 8-core SoC accompanied by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The P70 has 12% increased performance compared to previous P-series chips. The 6GB of RAM is all you need for optimum multitasking while the 128GB of storage allows you to store up to 31,000 photos or 13,000 songs. And if you want more, you can add extra 256GB using the dedicated microSD slot. Lastly, the 4000mAh can give you 7 hours of gaming, 13 hours of video playback, and can be recharged in just 2 hours using the 9V/2A quick charger.

Overall, the Y4800 is worth buying as most smartphones with 6GB/128GB configuration sell for about $250. The flash sale will be valid until August 5th. You can get it here.

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When the company was young, it was understandable that it could have issues with production and supply chain and the company had no choice but to go with the flash sale route because of supply vs demand problem. But now the company has means to solve that issue, then why is it still relying on the flash sale model? The company’s recently launched flagship device — Xiaomi Mi 9 is available through the flash sale and it’s very difficult for the users to purchase the device.

Well, we now know the answer. Xiaomi’s product director Wang Teng accidentally revealed in a group that the flash sale model is a strategic decision. If there is a lot of stock of a particular product, there’s no “premium” for that device in the offline market to sell and people will rely only on the online sales. Thus, the company would have to bear a huge loss.

While there are other reasons for the flash sale model, including production capacity and supply chain. However, the company also seems to be employing tacting like flash sale to create demand for the smartphone, which can then be available for purchase through offline channels with a premium on top of its price.

If the company decides to stock up as every other company does, the offline premium market will not exist. The phones are also available on premium through third-party online resellers. While users can’t get their hands on the newly launched Xiaomi smartphone easily, the phone can be found on major Chinese reselling websites at a premium cost.

Read More: Xiaomi is looking to set the trend for 18 months of warranty in the mobile phone industry

People are now frustrated with the flash sale model as it robs the genuine buyers the chance of owning the device. However, with the competition increasing against Xiaomi and with many other similar options to choose from, users will shift to another brand if Xiaomi’s products are not easily available. So, what do you think about the flash sale model?

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Leagoo KIICAA Mix is your best bet at a super cheap full-screen phablet, but Gearbest is trying to make things even more attractive. Starting August 28, the KIICAA Mix full-screen smartphone will be up for grabs at just $69.99 i.e. a good 50% off the retail price tag.

Every day at 9 AM UTC time, 10 units of the Leagoo KIICAA Mix will be offered for just $69.99. But make sure to use the coupon: GBLGMI to get this 50% discount. It’s going to be hard to get hold of the phablet at this price tag, but it’s definitely worth a try.

If you are unable to snap up one of the 10 units, you can always purchase the smartphone at its flash sale price tag of $109.99. Given the specs inside, this price is pretty aggressive, making it one of the best-looking smartphones in its price segment.

There is no doubt that screen is going to be its biggest asset, coming with a 5.5-inch Full HD 1080p Sharp panel and a tri-bezel design. The high screen to body ratio ensures that the phone is compact, despite being a 5.5-incher. Inside, you get MT6750T with 3GB of RAM and 13MP+2MP dual cameras. The setup isn’t the best we’ve seen, but it should be enough for basic shots once in a while. Up front, you get a 13MP OV camera, good for selfies. Finally, there’s a fingerprint sensor as well. Other features include a 3000mAh battery and Android 7.

Overall, at $109.99, the Leagoo KIICAA Mix is a value for money smartphone. You can check out the flash sale as well as more details about the phone from the link here.

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Within the next few minutes, Gearbest will launch a big brand lightning flash sale on its website wherein you can get your favorite products from brands such as Xiaomi, Vernee and other at great prices. The price will be available for a limited time and you’ll get to know the final offer price only after the lightning deal kicks off.

Some of the popular products up for discount on the site include the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Xiaomi Mi 6, the Mijia Pen. There are many other brands (deal coming soon) such as Vernee (Apollo, Apollo X and even Thor are listed for this sale), Elephone, ILIFE Robot Vacuum cleaner lineup etc. There are many tablet convertibles being offered as well, like Teclast Tbook series, or even basic cheap tablets like Teclast X80.

Just check out the deal page link added below to get the final prices during this lightning flash sale.

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Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi released the Redmi Note 4 in India last week. It went on sale yesterday and in just 10 minutes it had sold 250,000 units on Flipkart and the company’s official site Mi.com.

According to Xiaomi, the flash sale of the Redmi Note 4 is said to be the biggest-ever online only smartphone launch in the country. In 2016, an IDC report said Xiaomi also set a record with the Redmi Note 3 as the most shipped smartphone sold online in a given quarter.

The Redmi Note 4 launched in India is different from the one released in China last year as this model features a Snapdragon 625 processor and not a Helio X20 chip. It also varies in the memory configuration. There is a 2GB RAM+32GB ROM variant alongside a 3GB+32GB model and a 4GB+64GB model.

The Redmi Note 4 has a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a 13MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, dual LED flash, and PDAF. Up front is a 5MP camera with the same aperture as the rear camera. There is a 4100mAh battery and a fingerprint scanner on the rear, and it comes bundled with MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

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The Redmi Note 4 starts at Rs. 9,999 for the 2GB + 32GB (~$147) variant; moves up to Rs. 10,999 (~$162) for the 3GB + 32GB model; and closes it at Rs. 12,999 (~$192) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB model. The next flash sale is on the 30th of January.

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Nokia 6 is proving to be a potentially successful smartphone, even when it is yet to go on sale. The phone was recently announced in China and immediately went up for pre-orders or registration or reservations, whichever you choose to call it. The reservations were reported yesterday to have surpassed 230,000 persons in just 24 hours after it opened for reservations in Jingdong (JD.com).

The latest report from that end says that the figure has almost doubled, as it is reported to be in the tune of over 420,000 persons in just two days. Surprisingly, there is up to four days left before the device goes up on its first flash sales, so the figure may even pass 1 million persons. As stated earlier, there are two categories in the registration. There is a zero yuan reservation and another one which required those making reservations to pay a 66 yuan price with a membership benefit attached. The free reservation package has so far seen 411,470 persons indicating interest in that package., up from 229,000 a day ago. The 66 yuan category has also risen to 9,211 persons but it is no longer available any more. Only the zero yuan registration is still open on Jingdong presently.

Of course, this total figure is expected to rise further in the next few days and bear in mind that the device will go on sale starting from January 19. So, there is still four clear days left for those who are still interested in participating in the reservations for its first flash sale. We must point out that not all of the registrations will translate into actual sales.

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The Nokia 6 is a sleek smartphone that comes with a modest specs lineup inside but what makes it a hot, wave-making smartphone is perhaps its sleek but rugged build, as well as durability. It is strong enough to crack a walnut shell even with the screen, so we expect a durable device which could last for ages. The 1699 yun price tag isn’t too much also.

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Huawei earlier today unveiled its latest flagship Honor Magic in a ceremony held in China. The Huawei Honor Magic features a spectacular design which is nothing like we have seen in the past. It is just beyond stunning. The device went up on its first flash sale in China and we can tell you that the Honor magic was sold out immediately it went up on sale.

There is no specific figure about the amount Huawei did put up for sale but the flagship device is reported to have sold out even faster than the Xiaomi Mi Mix. In all sincerity, the Honor Magic flooors the Mi Mix in design and features it packs on board.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Honor Magic sports a 5.09-inch AMOLED display with 2K resolution. The display is curved on all sides up front as well as at the back, giving the Honor Magic a unique look. The device also tag along the Kirin 950 chipset as well as 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage.The device supports NFC and has a fingerprint sensor embedded under the home button. There is a dual camera setup at the back sitting horizontally with the LED flash at the side. The device crams a 2900mAh battery onboard which is touted as being capable of achieving 90% charge in just 30 minutes.

Huawei Honor Magic Hands-on Images: Beautiful Eight Curved Body With Rose Gold Frame

The 3,699 Yuan price tag didn’t even deter the device from being sold out in seconds.  It is not known when the device will go on its second flash sale but we’ll keep you updated, as always, on that.

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The Xiaomi MIX went on sale again today alongside the Mi Note 2 but both devices were out of stock in a very short time.

The sales kicked off at exactly 10 o’clock. Some buyers who were trying to purchase it decided to reload the page since it was slow to load due to the heavy traffic on the server only to see it was out of stock. Those who took note of the time said it was still 10:00:30 am when the MIX sold out!!

The Mi Note 2 cannot be said to have fared any better as it was out of stock in a minute.

Some users’ feedback have said it’s better to make a reservation than wait to buy during flash sales as a reserved order will most likely be fulfilled. The short supply of the Mi Mix is still understandable as Xiaomi has said they are facing production challenges with the ceramic body. Until that is fixed, there will always be a short supply of the phone.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Announces Super Affordable Redmi 4A

The next round of sale will kick off on the 11th of November during the double 11 sales.

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The much talked about Xiaomi Mi Note 2 today went up on its first sale via Xiaomi official website in China and reports emerging indicate that just 50 seconds after the website opened for those who have already made reservations, the flagship device was indicated to have been sold out.

That is a clear evidence of the popularity and acceptance the Mi Note 2 has got among fans and non-fans of Xiaomi alike. One attractive feature is undoubtedly the double curved or hyperboloid display the Note 2 features and not only that, there are lots of other attractive features coupled with the great price tag.

Xiaomi is offering up the Standard Edition of the Mi Note 2 with 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM and a 2799 Yuan price tag as well as the higher version with 6GB RAM + 128 GB ROM and priced at 3299 Yuan, in the flash sale. Buyers also have the options of Bright black and glacier silver colors to choose from. The more pricey Mi Note 2 Global Edition is yet to go on sales by the way.

According to reports, the next flash sale would come up on November 8 and seriously, that is a long time to wait for someone who missed out on getting his own copy during this first sale. The Mi Note 2 is worth the wait, though.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Now Up For Pre-order on OPPOMART!

Just as a reminder, the Xiaomi MIX would be up for pre-order or reservations on November 3. Perhaps you are interested in having one of that, you can wait for it but predictably, the flash sale might not even last up to 20 seconds considering that Xiaomi doesn’t have a large enough stock of the Mi MIX due to its ceramic body. Getting it would almost be the same as winning the lottery, don’t you think?

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Today was Xiaomi’s first flash sale for the 12.5” Mi Notebook Air and it was a success as the PC sold out in a short time. The company however had a surprise for buyers by offering free custom laser engraving in a total of 19 service centres.

Xiaomi first offered free engraving services back in 2014 at their Beijing service centre. Now, with 19 stores offering the service, it should be easier to get your device engraved. Right now, the company is providing text engraving only, which is sad, as I was already looking forward to seeing a batman logo on a Mi Notebook Air. Anyway, there’s more than enough space for your text since the front of the laptop is bare.

The 12.5” Mi Notebook Air features 4GB of RAM, a 128GB SSD, an Intel-Core M3 processor, and offers up to 11 hours of battery life. It is also light and thin, weighing just 1.07 kg and having a thickness of 12.9mm. However, it doesn’t feature an NVIDIA graphics card like its bigger sibling and has only one USB 3.0 port.

The 12.5” Mi Notebook Air sells for 3499 Yuan ($527).

RELATED: What Do You Think of Xiaomi’s No Logo Design on The Mi Notebook Air

Were you able to purchase a unit during the first sale? Will you be taking advantage of the free engraving service? Do let us know what you will be writing on your unit and if all goes well, we might even have a dedicated post for Gizmochina readers showing pictures of their engraved Mi Notebook Air.

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Huawei has paid a lot of attention on the Honor 8 and it has attracted a lot of attention due to its beautiful dual glass body and  dual camera since its launch around 4 days back. The phone looks premium for a mid-range device and this is the reason that more than 5 Million people have already registered for its first sale.

Honor 8 will go on sale for the first time on 19th July and registrations for the flash sale are open till 18th July. This clearly shows that this phone is attracting a lot of attention among the buyers. It is, however, not known that how many devices will be available for sale.

For the one’s who are are not aware, the Honor 8 comes with Huawei’s own Kirin 950 octa-core processor clocked at 2.3GHz with Mali-T880 MP 4 GPU. It comes with two 12MP cameras with Sony IMX286 sensors at the back, one RGB sensor and a black and white sensor. Additional features on the camera are Laser Autofocus and Contrast Focus apart from great depth of field. On the front, the Honor 8 features an 8MP sensor, which has large 1.4um pixels.

It comes in three variants —  3GB RAM + 32GB is priced at CNY 1999 or  $299 USD, 4GB RAM + 32GB priced at CNY 2299 or $343 and 4GB RAM + 64GB is priced at CNY 2499 or USD 374. There is  a 3000mAh battery (9V2A fast charging) to power the device. The screen size of 5.2-inches with 1080p resolution and the phone comes with a fingerprint sensor located at the back. Honor 8 comes in 3 color options namely Pearl White, Sunrise Gold, Midnight Black, Sakura Pink and Sapphire Blue.

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Vernee Apollo Lite is one of the popular mid-range flagships in the market right now, mainly because of its deca-core Helio X20 chip and the low $229 price tag. If you have been an avid visitor of gizmochina, you would know that this month, Vernee has a big promotional campaign for its two existing phones, the Vernee Thor and the Vernee Apollo Lite. Thor’s flash sale was yesterday and we hope interested readers managed to get hold of the handset.

Now, Vernee Apollo lite’s flash sale is coming up this Friday. During the sale period, the phone will be available for purchase at just $199.99. However, Vernee is also offering two accessories bundled with the new device, if you are willing to pay a few dollars extra. So, for $209.99, you can get one Vernee Apollo Lite, a case as well as a screen protector. The sale is held every Friday throughout this month at 10:00AM UTC. The first batch of the phone will start shipping from July 10.

Meanwhile, as mentioned in our previous articles, you can get $30 coupon for the Vernee Apollo directly from the company during this promo period. Remember that this coupon is not valid during the flash sale. You even have te opportunity to win a brand new Apollo Lite during this campaign period.

Learn More about the campaign, please enter:

http://promotion.geekbuying.com/promotion/vernee_big_time

The main specs of Vernee Apollo Lite: 

Display:        5.5 inch FHD 1920x1080p Sharp IGZO, BluLight Defender

CPU:          MTK Helio X20 (MT6797), 10-core, 20nm

 RAM:          4GB LPDDR 3

 ROM:          32GB eMMC 5.1 (up to 128GB)

Rear Camera:    16.0MP Samsung S5K3P3 sensor, 6P lens, ISOCELL , RWB

 Front Camera:   5.0MP Samsung S5K5E2 sensor

 Battery:        3180mAH Li-polymer

OS:            Android 6.0 out of the box (Open Kernel Code)

Features:

•  Type-C port (supports Type-C earphone, 3.5mm jack retained)
•  Pump Express 3.0 quick charging (5 minutes charging = 1 hour calling)
•  LED notification
•  Metal unibody
•  0.1s fingerprint ID (ISP smart chip, smart key)
•  OTG
•  Gyro、E-compass, Hall
•  2.4G/5G）WIFI
• Dual SIM Dual standby / SIM + SD card

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Vernee is all set to promote the two new devices that it announced in the market this year, namely the Vernee Apollo Lite and the Vernee Thor. The company is keeping promotional sales activity throughout this month which will give readers a chance to win free smartphones, participate in discounted flash sales as well as get coupons for purchasing smartphones from Vernee.

For example, in order to get a $30 coupon, you just have to submit your e-mail address and you will be emailed a $30 OFF coupon for purchasing the Vernee Apollo Lite flagship. You can even participate in the flash sales campaign organized by the company every Friday during this period, wherein the Apollo Lite will be available for just $199.99. If you want your phone shipped early, you better participate in the campaign soon as the first batch of Apollo Lite shipments will be out on July 10.

If you are looking to purchase the Vernee Thor, the company has got you covered here as well. You can participate in the Vernee Thor flash sale every Wednesday during this campaign period, wherein you can purchase the device for just $99.99. The Thor shipments are already in stock, so it should ship quite fast.

Finally, the company is also giving away Apollo Lite and Thor to its fans during this promo period. You can check out more details from the company’s official website.

Vernee official campaign : www.vernee.cc

Vernee Apollo Lite SPECS: 

Display:        5.5 inch FHD 1920x1080p Sharp IGZO

CPU:           MTK Helio X20 (MT6797), 10-core, 20nm

 RAM:          4GB LPDDR 3

 ROM:          32GB eMMC 5.1 (up to 128GB)

Rear Camera:    16.0MP Samsung S5K3P3 sensor, 6P lens, ISOCELL , RWB

 Front Camera:   5.0MP Samsung S5K5E2 sensor

 Battery:        3180mAH Li-polymer

OS:            Android 6.0 out of the box (Open Kernel Code)

Vernee Thor Specs:  

•                         8-core LTE chipset
•                        3GB RAM
•                        16GB ROM
•                        5.0 inch HD arc
•                        13.0MP
•                        2800mAh

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Vernee Apollo Lite is one the most sought after mid-range flagship in the market, coming with the Helio X20 deca-core chip and 4GB of RAM inside. The official retail price of the handset is $229.99, but you can get it on stores like Gearbest for just $199.99. In fact, Gearbest is currently selling the Apollo Lite for just $199.99 without the need for any coupons but for a limited number of units. The sale started with 400 units and now less than 100 units are left for grabs to customers. So, if you were planning to purchase the new Vernee flagship, head over to the Gearbest website for more details.

To recap, the Vernee Apollo Lite comes with a 5.5-inch 1080p display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and a solid aluminum unibody. There will be 32GB of internal storage, further expandable up to 128GB via MicroSD. At the back, the phone comes with the Samsung S5K3P3 16MP sensor with PDAF and 4K recording support while up front, you get a 5MP shooter.

The phone supports dual SIM dual standby with Cat. 6 4G LTE. It runs on Android 6.0 out of the box. Other features of the Apollo Lite include a fingerprint sensor located on the back which unlocks in 0.1 seconds, 3180mAh battery with Pump Express 3.0 fast charging, USB Type-C audio output, and 3.5mm headphone jack. There are two colors available right now, Moonlight Silver and Space Gray.

RELATED: Vernee Lists Out Reasons To Make Apollo Lite Your First Deca-core Phone

As you can see, the Apollo Lite is a powerful flagship smartphone that is priced aggressively. You can check out more details from the Gearbest listing page.

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If you have been keeping track of the Chinese smartphone market, you would know that Ulefone has announced the Ulefone Future bezel-less smartphone. The phone will be offered for sale for a price tag of $239.99, however, a limited number of lucky customers can get this device for even less, for an amazing price tag of $199.99.

Ulefone has informed us that there will be 2000 units available for purchase during the flash sale on May 4, i.e. Wednesday. The flash sale will start at GMT +8 17:00 and will continue till all the 2000 units are sold out. One tip, the company says that more number of units will be offered on Aliexpress during the flash sale than standalone websites, so you may have a better chance of bagging the phone from there.

Now, there is a good chance that you might not be able to get hold of one of the units of the Ulefone Future during the Flash sale on May 4. Even then, don’t be disappointed. The bezel-less device can still be yours for a slightly higher price tag of $239.99. For this price, you get some additional accessories, 7 in total, instead of just USB Type-C cable offered alongside the device during the flash sale on Wednesday.

As for the specs, the Ulefone Future comes with a 5.5-inch FHD bezel-less display, with a side mounted fingerprint sensor, Helio P10 chipset, 4GB RAM, 32GB of ROM, 16MP Samsung sensor, USB Type-C and a 3000mAh battery with 9V / 2V ~ 3A fast charging.

Pre-sale link:

http://ulefone.com/page-future-presale.html

Since this is a yet to be released device, Ulefone has also released a number of pictures of the Ulefone Future as well as videos for consumers to check out the device before purchase. You can see them all from down below.

New video:

Introducing the Ulefone Future:

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Elephone S3 Reservation Event from 12th of April

Elephone S3 Reservation event will start from the 12th of April and run through till the 27th of April

No actual price for the phone has been given yet but Elephone have given a clue to the price by putting $1?9.99 on their post.

What do you think the question mark will be replaced with? I am guessing they will be fairly agrressive as they normally are with their pre-sale pricing.

Personally I would like to see Elephone put the S3 up for pre-sale around the $140-$160 price point, as this would put it in a great position to compete with other mid range handsets.

The S3 comes with a 2.5d Bezel-less 5.2 inches display, with an 83% screen to body ratio making it look very premium.

The phone has an all metal chassis and curved back to help make the body feel even more sturdy and comfortable in the hand.

With the great screen to body ratio and the curvaceous design, this should be a phone that looks as good as it feels in the hand.

As far as specs go the phone features a Mediatek Octa-Core  MT6753 clocked at 1.3Ghz and will come with 3gb of ram and 16gb of rom (expandable with up to 128gb micro SD) and will run Android 6.0 out of the box.

Whilst the specs for the CPU and memory configurations are not exactly cutting edge, the phone should certainly have the looks and style to compete favourably with phones like the Redmi Note 3.

You can register here for the Elephone S3 Reservation event  hopefully if the price is competitive, this could be one of the best looking mid range handsets of 2016.

Please feel free to leave comments and questions below

Regards Shane

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Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun had revealed a week back that the company would significantly increase the production capacity of Xiaomi Mi 5 in April. Once that was done, we could expect more stock to be available for purchase during the flash sales organized by the company.

Now, a new report quoting industry chain sources in China state that Lei Jun is confident about increasing the capacity and the supply shortage problem would be greatly reduced by next month.

The same source further revealed that originally, Xiaomi planned to maintain a stock of around 1.5 million units, but assessing the current demand for the phone, the company has added additional stock, taking the total to 2.5 million units. This means the company increased the stock by a good 1 million units than what it previously had planned.

This is definitely good news for Xiaomi fans as many were disappointed with the phone not being available for purchase despite a few flash sales. In every sale, the Mi 5 went out of stock in less than a few minutes, which meant there were a number of users who ended up missing the sale. But with this much addition in stock, we can now expect users in China, India and even worldwide (via resellers) to get their orders fulfilled.

We hope that in this 2.5 million units, there are a lot of Black Mi 5 editions. The black borders on the screen blend well in the black version. On the other hand, it stands out in the white version which is why many users prefer the former than the latter version.

So, we can now expect Xiaomi to stock up the Mi 5 in plenty during the coming flash sales so that it lasts more than a few minutes. This is good news for Indian Xiaomi fans as well as it should mean more stock for them as well.

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Although Xiaomi Mi 5 was officially released back in February, it’s still hard to get hold of the device for the original price in China. This is mainly because, in the five flash sales for the Xiaomi Mi 5 in the past one month, not once did the phone last in stock for more a few minutes. Most of the times, especially the black version, was out of stock instantly.

This was naturally frustrating for a lot of fans in China who couldn’t get hold of the device via the traditional flash sale method. To solve this issue, Xiaomi’s Lei Jun revealed in the press conference yesterday that the company will significantly increase the production capacity of the Xiaomi Mi 5 in April.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi 5 Specs

The Xiaomi Mi 5 flagship comes with a lot of powerful hardware such as Snapdragon 820 and 4-axis 16MP camera which could be why the company’s production capacity has been limited till now. But this news does come as a relief to all Xiaomi fans in the market. The Stable supply of the device would ensure that the phone is available at an affordable price everywhere.

Moreover, since Xiaomi has confirmed the launch of the Mi 5 in India tomorrow i.e. March 31, there needs to be enough stock to satisfy the demands of the Indian consumers as well. Given that Xiaomi smartphones get the same kind of powerful response from Indian fans like that in China, we can expect a high demand for the phone in the country. So, stocks need to be in plenty in both the places.

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To remind you, till now, only the Xiaomi Mi 5 standard editions have gone on sale in China. The Mi 5 Pro edition with a ceramic back cover, faster clocked Snapdragon 820 chip and 4GB of RAM will go on sale in China on April 6, the company’s sixth anniversary.

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Xiaomi conducted the fourth flash sale for the Xiaomi Mi 5 today at 10:00 AM in China and guess what, the phone yet again went out of stock almost instantly. As usual, the black version of the Mi 5 was the first one to go out of stock, soon followed by the white version. So, if you were even a few minutes late to the flash sale, you would have come out disappointed.

Once again, only the standard 1999 Yuan and 2299 Yuan versions of the Xiaomi Mi 5 were made available for the flash sale today. Given that these are the cheaper models, they are even more popular among customers. In case, you are wondering about the Xiaomi Mi 5 Pro version, you will soon be able to purchase it in China.

According to a statement made by Xiaomi’s President Lin Bin, you should be able to purchase the Xiaomi Mi 5 Pro edition sometime in April, during the company’s anniversary celebration sale. However, it would still most likely be offered via the flash sale model.

So, there’s still no guarantee of getting the Mi 5 Pro anytime soon, unless you are fast and a bit lucky. As for those who have ordered the Pro version via third party sellers, this could be good news as finally, the first batch of the devices could start shipping soon.

The next flash sale of the Xiaomi Mi 5 will be held on March 29, i.e. next Tuesday. Still, only the standard and high version of the Mi 5 are going to be made available for sale.

Meanwhile, we will keep a close eye for the Mi 5 Pro edition in the coming days. So, stay tuned to gizmochina for more updates.

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In the first two Xiaomi Mi 5 flash sales, the phone was instantly sold out. So, when it was declared that the Mi 5 was once again sold out in the third flash sale within a few minutes in China, it didn’t come as a surprise. The popularity of the phone is quite high, even after three flash sales in the country. To remind you, there were over 16 million registrations for the first ever pre-order of the device, out of which a good majority may still have not got a chance to get hold of the device.

Also, the third flash sale was without prior registrations, but still the phone was instantly out of stock. Xiaomi is yet to reveal how much stock it offers per sale, but we can expect it to be pretty large since the company is said to stock up Mi 5 in plenty before its official release. There were two version available for sale this week, one being the standard edition costing 1999 Yuan and the other being the high version costing 2299 Yuan. Both black and white versions were available for sale. Black being the popular among buyers was the first one to go out of stock.

In the next flash sale, once again only the standard and the high version will be offered. There’s still no news about the Mi 5 Pro or the gold colored edition which the company had announced during the conference. So, if you are looking to purchase these two editions via third party resellers, you will probably have to wait for a few weeks more.

Meanwhile, you can check out our review of the Xiaomi Mi 5 from here.

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Yesterday, Xiaomi had its first flash sale for the Xiaomi Mi 5. No surprise that almost 16 million users registered for the first sale. The sale started exactly at 10 AM on March 1 and within a few minutes, the phone went out of stock. Naturally, many Xiaomi fans in China were disappointed to be left without a unit. We may think that the may not have made a lot of units available for sale yesterday, but Taiwan’s Economic Daily reported otherwise.

Although we have no official word on the total Xiaomi Mi 5 units sold in the first flash sale, Taiwanese media has some idea on the first batch of stock that the company prepared before releasing it. It is said that the company could have prepared around 4 million Xiaomi Mi 5 units for its first batch of stock. Out of these, a majority could have been offered for sale in the first flash sale, but we can’t be sure of the exact number.

Apparently, this was not enough, and hence, the company has asked the two foundries, namely Foxconn and Inventec to increase its production capacity to meet market demands. Comparing these figures to the initial registrations (around 16 million) for the sale, we guess it would take around April – May for all the pre-orders to be shipped.

So, despite the company’s efforts to stock up the Xiaomi Mi 5 in plenty before releasing it officially, it might still take some time for everyone who pre-orders the device to get hold of the flagship. As for international customers, this could only mean more waiting as the company will have to first satisfy the domestic demand before expanding to more regions like India, where the demand is once again expected to be quite high.

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Xiaomi Mi 5 pretty much broke every record out there when it received more than 16.8 million registrations for the first flash sale that happened today at 10AM Beijing time. And as expected, the phone was sold out pretty quickly. So, despite the company’s efforts to stock up the device in plenty, it looks like users will still have a hard time getting hold of the Mi 5.

The company didn’t officially announce how soon the flash sale got over, nor did it reveal the number of Xiaomi Mi 5 units that were offered for sale today. But hopefully, we can expect these details soon. As for today’s sale, the Xiaomi Mi 5 3GB RAM + 32GB / 64GB storage editions were made available for purchase in China. The Mi 5 Pro with 128GB storage, ceramic body and 4GB RAM was still not available today. In fact, the company is yet to reveal a sale day for this special edition model.

The next flash sale is exactly a week after, on March 8 at 10 AM Beijing time. It is said that this could be an open sale, but we are not yet sure about it. Anyways, even if its open sale, don’t expect the stocks to last long as there are millions of users who are still looking to grab the device.

As for the international customers, you may have to wait for some more time for the Mi 5 to reach your market.

So, which model(s) are you planning to buy? The 3GB + 32GB / 64GB version with a glass body? Or are you waiting for the 3D ceramic body variant?

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In case you are looking for a cheap smartphone with a large battery, the OUKITEL K4000 Pro might just be perfect for you. The phone usually retails for $129.99, which is actually a pretty good price. However, lightinthebox is now offering the K4000 Pro at just $89.99 every Tuesday. The retailer has informed us that there will be limited units available, so if you are looking to purchase one, you might want to bag it early in the day.

The deal will start from February 23 and continue every Tuesday till March 23. The phone is actually a steal at this price, considering the large battery on board as well as the other hardware specs. While the deal is limited, we don’t know the exact number of units that will be made available for sale each sale day. The retailer also assures that the phone will be shipped within 24 hours of placing the order.

The OUKITEL K4000 Pro features a large 4600mAh battery with 5V.1.5A fast charging to ensure that it lasts at least a couple of days on a single charge. Moreover, with fast charge, the phone reportedly charges within 3 hours. It’s ideal for users who want a decent smartphone which keeps running for days. The phone sports a 5-inch HD 720p IPS display with 9H hardness. Under the hood, it is powered by the MT6735P chipset clocked at 1.0GHz and 2GB of RAM. There’s 16GB of internal storage which is further expandable up to 32GB via MicroSD.

At the back, you get a 13MP sensor while up front, you have a 5MP shooter. It supports 4G LTE networks including many European carriers. As for the software, the phone comes with Android 5.1 Lollipop OS out of the box. Like most chinese phones these days, the K4000 Pro comes with dual SIM cards as well.

Even design-wise, the phone looks pretty well built with 2.5D glass on top and a metal frame. The company has reportedly used an anti-drop arc design frame to improve ergonomics along with a leather like crocodile back cover.

It’s a pretty good budget smartphone and at $89.99, worth your attention.

You can check out more details about the OUKITEL K4000 Pro from the link given below. Remember, check back on the link on February 23 or every following Tuesday to purchase the device at just $89.99.

FLASH SALE DATES:

• 23 Feb 2016
• 1 Mar 2016
• 8 Mar 2016
• 15 Mar 2016
• 22 Mar 2016

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When Xiaomi announced the Redmi Note 2 phablet in the market on Aug 13, we knew the phone was going to sell well. After all, it had one of the best specs to price ratio in a smartphone that we have seen lately. No other phone came with the powerful Helio X10 MT6795 64-bit octa-core chip in just 799 Yuan ($125). So, the Redmi Note 2 flash sale was destined to be successful.

Yesterday, the company had its first Redmi Note 2 flash sale and guess what, it managed to sell over 800,000 units of this affordable device within just 12 hours! Yes, the Redmi Note 2 turned out to be yet another successful Xiaomi product, and we believe the numbers are only going to increase in the coming flash sales.

The Redmi Note 2 comes with a 5.5-inch full HD display with Helio X10 clocked at 2.2Ghz and 2GB of RAM. There are two storage versions, 16GB and 32GB. At the back, there will be a 13MP camera with PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus) and LED flash and up front, there is a 5MP shooter. The phone comes with a large 3060mAh battery, which can charge up to 60% in 30 minutes, thanks to Quick Charge 2.0.

Overall, the Redmi Note 2 is one of the best cheap handsets in the market right now. The only problem is the lack of availability of the device outside of China. But you can anytime purchase the phone from reputed sellers like OPPOMART or GizTop for a slight premium.

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We have already seen the specifications of the Zeaplus M7 flagship and it turned out to be pretty impressive. The company was offering the device under $200 which made it all the more attractive.

However, in order to promote the launch of the Zeaplus M7, the company will be keeping a flash sale on June 18, which is the day the phone will be available for purchase for a limited period. On 18th, the company will give away a few discount codes for buying the handset at just $149! Yes, in the initial flash sale period, the company will be giving users a hefty discount of over $50.

The company will release these discount codes on its FACEBOOK and TWITTER pages, so make sure you follow these accounts and keep a check on the pages on 18th. This is definitely one of the best deals in the market at the moment, especially considering the specs of the device.

To recap, the M7 comes with a powerful MT6752 octa-core chipset with 3GB RAM and 16GB ROM. There will be a fingerprint sensor on board, along with a massive 5.5-inch full HD panel. For camera, there will be a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front shooter. Finally, it will feature a large 3800mAh removable battery and will run on Android 5.0.

Seems like a good deal! What do you think?

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