HUAWEI unveiled EMUI 11 based on Android 10 as the latest version of its mobile operating system at the HUAWEI DEVELOPER CONFERENCE 2020 in September. Since then, the company has been seeding out beta as well as stable builds for the eligible smartphones and tablets worldwide. Now, five months after the software’s official announcement, it is finally being rolled out to the global variants of the HUAWEI Mate20 series in stable form.

According to Huawei Central, the Chinese telecom giant has finally started delivering EMUI 11 stable update for the global variants of the following HUAWEI Mate20 series models.

• HUAWEI Mate20
• HUAWEI Mate20 Pro
• HUAWEI Mate20 X

The update for the above-listed devices comes with build number EMUI 11.0.0.138. Interestingly, the OTA file only weighs 1.86GB in size for all three handsets. Anyway, it is worth noting that the update is being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it may take time to reach every region. 

Also, as per the timeline, even the company’s first 5G smartphone, HUAWEI Mate20 X 5G is scheduled to get the update along with other models in the series. Although it hasn’t received it now, it should get it soon as the firm has already rolled out this update for the Chinese variant earlier this month.

That said, in case you own any of these phones, then head over to Settings > System & updates > Software update > Check for updates to check whether your unit has received it. Additionally, users can also request OTA file from the Support app by navigating to the Service tab > update > Check for updates > download and install.

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The Huawei Mate 20 series was launched back in 2018. The lineup consisted of the company’s then premium grade flagship handsets. Now, the company is officially ending the support for the Mate 20 series and will be no longer offer security updates.

The Huawei Mate 20 series featured the HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset, which was based on the 7nm process. In terms of performance, the device is still a capable handset. Although, on the Chinese tech giant’s official website, Huawei removed the names of three devices from its EMUI security update list. This included the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and Mate 20 X, which will no longer receive either the monthly or quarterly security patches, as per an AnTuTu report.

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At the moment, it seems that only the Mate 20 X 5G variant will receive the update, however, the rest of the Mate 20 lineup will are no longer on the security update list. The flagship series aren’t exactly dated by today’s standards but Huawei has decided to end the support of these devices. So this report arrives as a reminder to the owners of these smartphones.

For those unaware, the Huawei Mate 20 series is a flagship model from the company from back in 2018 and featured top notch specs for its time. This included the Kirin 980 SoC paired with 40W fast charging and a 40 megapixel primary rear camera, which was said to be one of the best performers of that year.

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A number of Chinese smartphone makers including Xiaomi, Huawei, OPPO, and ZTE have at least one 5G smartphone under their belt. Despite releasing these 5G models in Europe a few weeks back, they are not yet available for purchase in China. This is because China’s 5G rollout is still underway (licenses have been issued to carriers) and it doesn’t make sense to release these 5G models way before there’s actually any coverage. That changes next week as ZTE has announced that its Axon 10 Pro 5G model will be up for reservations starting July 23.

Reservations commence from July 23 but there is no word on a shipping date yet. On the other hand, Huawei revealed a few days back that its Mate 20 X 5G will go on sale on July 26. This could mean that customers will probably be able to get hold of the Huawei-made 5G model before ZTE. Huawei Mate 20 X 5G was already certified by TENAA a few days back. Today, its foldable 5G phone, the Mate X was also certified by the agency.

Apart from these two, it is said that there are two more 5G Huawei devices that were certified. It’s possible that one of these two is a Honor phone since the brand’s President, George Zhao had revealed that they had a 5G model incoming later this year.

These models should soon be joined by other 5G phones from brands like OPPO, Vivo, and OnePlus. It is worth noting that Xiaomi, Lenovo, and even Samsung’s 5G models weren’t included in the first batch of 5G certifications in China.

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Huawei Mate 20 X 5G will be debuting in July in China. At the end of the previous month, Huawei had claimed that the handset had obtained China’s first 5G terminal telecom equipment network access license. It had also confirmed that it supports SA and NSA 5G networks. The images of the Mate 20 X 5G have appeared on TENAA which indicates that the release date of the smartphone is close at hand.

The Huawei Mate 20 X 5G has already gone official in UAE through which its entire specifications have been revealed. Compared to the 4G LTE version of the Huawei Mate 20 X, there are some changes on its 5G variant. For 5G connectivity, the Mate 20 X 5G comes with Balong 5000 5G modem.

In order to make space for the numerous 5G antennas, Huawei has axed the 3.5mm audio jack and reduced the size of the battery to 4,200mAh on the Mate 20 X 5G. The phone also lacks a secondary speaker that is available on the Mate 20 X which features a 3.5mm headphone jack and comes with 5,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support. The Mate 20 X 5G carries support for 40W SuperCharge rapid charging technology. As it can be seen in the images of the Mate 20 X 5G, its appearance is identical with its 4G LTE model. The smartphone sports a new Emerald Green color and it features a 5G logo.

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According to PhoneArena, the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G achieved an amazing download speed of 694Mps and an impressive upload speed of 37.2Mps in Vodafone’s 5G network in Spain. On 4G LTE, the download speed ranges between 30 and 35 Mbps and the upload speed clocks between 10 and 15 Mbps in the U.S. The Huawei Mate 20 X was introduced as a gaming-centric phone in October 2018. With 5G connectivity, its users will be able to take advantage of cloud gaming seamlessly.

The Huawei Mate 20 X 5G has a full HD+ 7.2-inch OLED display with waterdrop notch. The 5G variant in UAE comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The EMUI 9.1 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. It features a front-facing camera of 24-meapixel. The rear-facing triple camera system has a 40-megapixle main sensor, a 20-megapixe ultrawide lens and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom support.

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In June, Huawei had confirmed that it will be launching the Mate 20 X 5G smartphone in July. The smartphone is now ready to hit the UAE markets as du telecom operator has started receiving its pre-orders. It is the second 5G phone to release in UAE after the ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G that was made available through carrier Etisalat at the end of May. The pre-orders of the Mate 20 X 5G have started in UAE and it will be available for purchase from July 18.

Huawei Mate 20 X 5G Pre-orders

The Huawei Mate 20 X 5G comes with a 24-month contract through du. It requires users to spend AED 145 (~$39) each month. The total price of the phone comes to AED 3,840 (~$1,045). While buying the phone, du customers can opt for a data plan that starts at AED 414 per month.

Buyers who sign up for the smartphone between July 4 and 17 will be provided with a Huawei Watch GT smartphone for free. The Mate 20 X 5G is cheaper than the Axon 10 Pro 5G that is priced at AED 5,832.75 (~$1,588) in UAE.

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Huawei Mate 20 X 5G Specifications and Features

Unlike the regular Huawei Mate 20 X that comes in color options such as Midnight Blue and Phantom Silver, its newly introduced 5G variant comes in a new Emerald Green color. The smartphone comes with a 7.2-inch OLED panel with waterdrop notch. It supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2233 pixels and offers a screen-to-body ratio of 87.83 percent.

The Kirin 980 chipset is present under the hood of the device. The SoC is supported by 8 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 256 GB. It features a nanoSD card slot for additional storage. The Balong 5000 5G modem that comes along with it enables 5G connectivity on the smartphone. The Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device.

The rear side of the smartphone features a triple camera unit with a 40-megapixel wide-angle lens with f/1.8 aperture, a 20-megapixel ultrawide lens with f/2.2 aperture and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture. On the frontside of the smartphone is an f/2.0 aperture 24-megapixel selfie camera. The Mate 20 X supports dual-SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, dual-band GPS frequency and USB-C. It lacks a 3.5mm audio jack. Due to modifications for housing numerous antennas inside the handset for 5G connectivity, it features a 4,200mAh battery which is considerably smaller than the 4G LTE edition that features a 5G modem. The smartphone supports 40W fast charging.  Lastly, the phone comes with an IP53 rated chassis.

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Soon after announcing the Huawei Mate X — the brand’s first smartphone to feature a foldable display and 5G connectivity, Huawei announced yet another 5G smartphone, dubbed Huawei Mate 20 X 5G. This is the company’s first non-foldable 5G device.

Recently, China Unicom revealed an image of the smartphone which shows that the appearance of the Huawei’s Mate 20 X 5G version is not much different from the regular version. The only difference is the 5G Logo on the back panel.

While the phone’s exact launch date or pricing information is not yet known, the device’s key specifications have leaked online, which reveals that the smartphone could be quite different from the standard Mate 20 X.

According to the leaked information, the phone will have the same screen size as the Mate 20 X 4G but will come with a smaller battery of 4200 mAh capacity, despite 5G connectivity being a substantial battery drain. However, it is also expected to come with support for 40W Super Charging — a fast charging feature.

Most of the other specs are expected to be the same as the standard model, including a huge 7.2-inch display, coupled with 8 GB of RAM. It will have a triple Leica camera setup on the back and will be powered by Huawei’s flagship Kirin 980 octa-core chipset. It will be equipped with Balong 5000 5G modem, which also powers the recently announced Mate X.

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Recently, the retail box of the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G also leaked online through Weibo, which also mentions the 5G connectivity support. As for the availability, we expect the smartphone to be available soon after the launch of Huawei Mate X, which will be in June this year. As for the pricing, it’ll definitely be expansive than the Mate 20 X 4G model.

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Popular smartphone benchmarking app AnTuTu has released the list of top 10 best performing Android smartphones in March 2019 for global markets. The February’s month list was led by Samsung Galaxy S10+, Honor V20 and Huawei Mate 20 X smartphones. The top three position for the month of March is led by Snapdragon 855 mobile platform driven phones followed by three Exynos 9820 SoC powered smartphones.

AnTuTu’s list of top 10 best performing Android smartphones in March 2019 for global markets has been compiled through data accumulated between March 1 and March 31 by testing at least 1000 units per model. The smartphones were benchmarked using the latest AnTuTu Benchmark V7 app. The scores mentioned for each phone are not their highest score, but average benchmarking score.

The Snapdragon 855 powered Xiaomi Mi 9 is leading the pack with 371,423 points. The second place goes to Snapdragon 855 edition of Samsung Galaxy S10 that has scored 358,845. The Vivo iQOO Monster edition which is also fueled by the same SoC is placed third with 356,004 score.

The Galaxy S10+ Exynos 9820 model is on the fourth position with 332,118 score. The Galaxy S10 with Exynos 9820 onboard is sitting on the fifth position with 328,446 score. The sixth position is held on by the Galaxy S10e which is also powered by the same Exynos SoC.

The Kirin 980 SoC powered Honor V20 from China has occupied by the seventh place with 301,003. The Mate 20 X smartphone that possesses Kirin 980 SoC has dropped to eighth spot with an AnTuTu score of 300,707. The third Kirin 980 powered phone – Huawei P30 Pro has entered the list for the first time on ninth position with an average benchmarking score of 298,572.

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The last phone to make it to the top 10 list is the Snapdragon 845 powered Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 that has scored 296,972. In the coming months, the Mi MIX 3 will be squeezed out of the list and more phones fueled by SD855 will be seen on the list.

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Each month AnTuTu releases the list of top 10 best performance Android smartphones in China. Today, it has shared the list of top performing phone for March 2019. The February month’s list was led Xiaomi Mi 9 and Lenovo Z5 Pro GT that were powered by Snapdragon 855. The top 10 list for March month has coupe of new Snapdragon 855 powered phones. The list is now led by Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition (Explorer Edition) with an average benchmarking score of 372,072 points. The regular edition of Xiaomi Mi 9 has ranked second with a slightly low score of 371,878. The Vivo iQOO Monster edition with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB of storage is placed on the third with an average score of 365,430.

The Snapdragon 855 powered Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10 have ranked fourth and fifth with respective AnTuTu scores of 359,987 and 359,217. The Vivo iQOO gaming phone and Lenovo Z5 Pro GT are the other Snapdragon 855 mobile platform powered smartphones on the list. These phones that have ranked sixth and seventh have respectively scored 356,510 and 348,591.

The Nubia Red Magic Mars gaming with Snapdragon 845 SoC onboard is on the eighth position with an AnTuTu score of 315,200. The Honor V20 fueled by the Kirin 980 SoC is on the ninth place with 306,306 score. Placed on the tenth position is the Huawei Mate 20 X phone. The Kirin 980 SoC driven phone has scored 303,174 on AnTuTu.

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Some new Snapdragon 855 powered phones are poised to debut in April. The Meizu 16s has been recently spotted with an impressive score on AnTuTu. The upcoming Red Magic 3 was spotted earlier today with highest benchmarking score on AnTuTu. These phones are expected to rank high on AnTuTu’s top 10 list of best performing Android phones for April 2019. The list will also include the recently announced Kirin 980 powered Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro smartphones.

Are you using any of the above listed smartphones? Share us your experience by posting your comments below.

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Earlier this week, during the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2019), China-based Huawei announced the Huawei Mate X — the brand’s first smartphone to feature a foldable display and 5G connectivity. However, it’s not a viable option for many, especially given the price tag of €2,299.

Thus, the company has also announced yet another 5G smartphone — Huawei Mate 20 X, which will be the company’s first non-foldable smartphone to come with 5G connectivity support.

Apart from the announcement of this upcoming smartphone, Huawei has not revealed any further details including the pricing and availability. Since its a part of Huawei’s flagship Mate 20 lineup, it dons similar specifications.

The Huawei Mate 20 X will be powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 octa-core processor, equipped with Balong 5000 5G modem — the same configuration that powers the recently announced Mate X. Huawei claims that the Balong 5000 is the first of its kind to support both  standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) network architectures for 5G.

The device packs 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, with support for storage expansion up to 256GB using a microSD card. In the camera department, it comes with a triple camera setup, consisting of 40MP + 20MP + 8MP sensors along with an LED flash. On the front side, it comes with a 20MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

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It features a 7.2-inch HDR Full HD+ display with 2244 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and comes equipped with Huawei M Pen. The phone also comes with Vapor Chamber and Graphene Film cooling, dual speakers with Dolby Atmos, and IP53-rating. It run Android Pie-based EMUI custom interface and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for SuperCharge fast charging technology.

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While the internet is brimming with all sorts of Christmas presents and gift ideas that are likely to burn a hole in your pocket, GeekBuying has compiled cost-effective gift ideas for kids, friends, family, and co-workers as part of its recently kicked-off  ‘Xmas Gift Ideas’ promotion.

The aforesaid promo has been split into multiple categories so that you can find exactly what you are looking for without breaking a sweat.

For instance, the ‘Best Sellers’ section features the Nubia z17 lite, QCY T1C Dual Bluetooth 5.0 TWS Earphones, Xiaomi Mijia Roborock S50 and a slew of other electronic items that you can buy for considerably lowered prices.

Do you love surprises? If yes, then you might want to head straight to the next section called ‘XMAS Lucky Bags.’ Alternatively, you might want to check out the ‘Gifts for Him,’ ‘Gifts for Her’ and ‘Gifts for Kids’ segments as well for other amazing Christmas gift ideas.

Huawei Honor Magic Smart Watch

The uber cool Honor Magic Smart Watch that was launched recently is now up for grabs bearing a lowered price tag of only $127.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 47% drop in the device’s original asking price of $239.99.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_EIZAJSCR and get an extra $54.89 off during the checkout process. As a result, the coveted smartwatch would set you back just $117.10.

You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promo wraps up in 1 day.

T95X2 Amlogic S905X2 Android 8.1 TV Box (4GB RAM+32GB ROM)

Deemed as one the first Android 8.1 Oreo OS equipped TV boxes to hit the store shelves recently, the T95X2 packs a powerful Amlogic S905X2 processor to support premium 4K UHD video. While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a top-branded TV box that offers comparable features, the T95X2 can now be yours for a lowered price of just $69.99 on GeekBuying.
In addition to taking advantage of this 26% drop in the device’s retail price of $94.77, you can use coupon code GIZ_YRLMDEAL and save $20 before proceeding to checkout. In other words, you can bring the device’s already lowered retail price further down to only $49.99 with the help of the aforesaid coupon.

You can follow this link to get the discount before the promo comes to an end.

RASSE YB-ED-022 Off Road Electric Skateboard

Skateboarding has a long way thanks to technology. The RASSE YB-ED-022 comes with a remote control that lets you adjust the speed. The electric skateboard draws its juices from a robust 4AH battery and is backed by a powerful motor that enables it to achieve a max speed of about 25km/h and run about 25-30km.

While the RASSE YB-ED-022 would normally set you back a pretty penny, you can now buy it for just $479.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 31% drop in the device’s original asking price of $699.99. There’s more for you to cheer about.

You can apply coupon code GIZ_UDTENWHX at the time of checking out in order to save $50 more. In other words, you can bring the electric skateboard’s already lowered retail price further down to just $429.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon.

Regrettably, the promo is slated to end in a little while. You can choose between black and blue color versions of the RASSE YB-ED-022 electric skateboard and grab the discount by heading straight to this link.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)

Xiaomi made the long-awaited Mi 8 Pro available to the public earlier this year and as expected, the smartphone garnered huge popularity among those who fancy watching their favorite videos on a big screen mobile device. The phone sports an extra large 6.21-inch display and boasts an impressive array of other features.

On the downside, the Mi 8 Pro came bearing a steep $827.99 price tag, which has now been reduced to just $569.99 by the Chinese handset maker in collaboration with GeekBuying. You can also use coupon code GIZ_IHVDVUTP and save $139 more before checking out.
The aforesaid coupon helps you to reduce the phone’s reduced price to only $525.99. You can visit this link in order to check out more details about the Mi 8 Pro and get the big discount, which is valid for the transparent color version of the handset for five days.

Huawei Mate 20 X (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

The recently launched Mate 20 X smartphone has gone up for sale carrying an unbeatable price tag of $843.99 on GeekBuying. Equipped with a powerful Hisilicon Kirin 980 processor under the hood, the Mate 20 X usually sells for $943.99.

But if this 11% discount doesn’t impress you much, you can use coupon code GIZ_GYDGMEBT to bring your grand total further down to only $783.99. By applying the above-mentioned coupon, you can save an extra $60 before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button.
You can click here to visit the discount page and buy the steeply priced Mate 20 X for a heavily discounted price on GeekBuying. The phone comes in midnight blue and phantom silver color versions.

Check Out GeekBuying’s Xmas Gift Ideas Promo

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If you have restlessly been waiting for smartphone prices to drop, we got good news for you.

In collaboration with leading handset manufacturers like Xiaomi, Oukitel, and Huawei, GeekBuying is now doling out up to 50% off on a wide selection of smartphones that would normally set you back a pretty penny. Dubbed as ‘Xmas Smartphone’ the promo features a ’48-Hour Flash Sale’ section that is crammed with smartphones that you can buy without emptying your pocket.

The other section called ‘EU STOCK – Ships in 24 hours’ has been divided further into EU Stock, DE Stock, IT Stock, and PL Stock sub-categories. Each of the aforesaid section feature top-branded smartphones that have gone up for sale carrying heavily discounted price tags.

We’ll shed light on select smartphones that you can buy for lowered prices on GeekBuying. Aside from that, we’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s check out the details.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

Xiaomi made the long-awaited Mi Mix 2S available to the public earlier this year and as expected, it garnered huge popularity among smartphone lovers. The global version of this well-received smartphone would normally set you back a pretty penny but you can now buy it for just $399.99 on GeekBuying.
This is a significant 33% reduction in the phone’s retail price of $599.99. Moreover, you can use coupon code GIZ_CTYPOSVV to save $132 more at the time of checking out. The coupon helps you bring your grand total down to only $389.99. You can visit this link to grab the discount. Note that the promotion is slated to end in 12 days.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

Sporting a mammoth 6.26 inches display, the Mi 8 Lite became an instant hit among those who fancy watching their favorite videos and playing popular games on a big-screen mobile device. While the phone usually sells for $346.99, Xiaomi is giving GeekBuying users an opportunity to buy it for only $249.99.

You can extend this 28% discount by applying coupon code GIZ_EYARJRQO. The aforesaid coupon helps you get an extra $62 off by bringing your already lowered grand total further down to just $229.99.
On the downside, the promotion will only be valid for one day. You can follow this link to avail the discount and use the coupon, which is likely to expire in a little while.

Huawei Mate 20 X (6GB RAM + 128GB ROM)

Equipped with a colossal 7.2-inch FHD+ (2244 x 1080 pixels) display, the Mate 20 X is an irresistible smartphone that was launched in November this year by Huawei. Aside from sporting a big screen, it boasts an impressive array of other features that we normally associated with a top-branded flagship smartphone.

While the handset’s top-end specifications completely justify the steep $943.99 price tag the Mate 20 X carries, you can now buy this Huawei branded smartphone for a lowered price of $835.99 on GeekBuying. But if this 11% discount doesn’t impress you much, you can apply coupon code GIZ_YTGCKDLH and get an extra $36 off.
In other words, you can reduce your order value to just $799.99 with the help of the above-mentioned coupon. You can follow this link to check out more details about the Mate 20 X and buy the smartphone without burning a hole in your pocket.

Nubia X (6GB RAM+64GB ROM)

ZTE took the wraps off its Nubia X smartphone this year in October. The recently launched phone comes with a 6.26 inches LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top for added protection.

This feature-rich smartphone has now gone up for sale carrying a lowered price sticker of $649.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a 15% decrease in the device’s original selling price of $765.99. In order to bring your grand total further down to just $619.99, you can apply coupon code GIZ_THUIGTVE before placing your order. Note that the coupon helps you get an extra $46 off when applied.

You can visit this link in order to get the discount. The promotion sale will be valid only for 12 days.

Check Out GeekBuying’s Xmas Smartphone Sale

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GeekBuying is offering smartphone lovers a lot to cheer about this Christmas. The Chinese online store is doling out up to 50% off on a wide selection of well-received handsets that would normally set you back a pretty penny on online as well as offline stores.

Dubbed as ‘Xmas Smartphone Sale,’ this event is split into multiple categories including a ’48 Hour Flash Sale’ section that features top-branded smartphone at unbeatable prices.

Here are a few smartphones that you can now get your hands on without emptying your pocket. Moreover, we’ll show how you extend the discounts GeekBuying is currently offering on top-branded smartphones.

Huawei Mate 20 X (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

Huawei’s long-awaited Mate 20 X smartphone was unveiled this year in October. Sporting a mammoth7.2-inch FHD+ (2244×1080) display, it became an instant hit among smartphone lovers who fancy watching their favorite videos on a big-screen mobile device.

Huawei has collaborated with GeekBuying to bring the coveted Mate 20 X smartphone to cost-conscious at a lowered price of $835.99. This is a significant 11% drop in the device’s original asking price of $943.99.
On top of that, you can get an extra $36 off by applying coupon code GIZ_YTGCKDLH at the time of checking out. The aforesaid coupon helps you reduce your grand total to only $799.99. You can visit this link to grab this discount before the promo ends.

Huawei Honor 9 (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

Even more than a year after hitting the store shelves, the Honor 9 smartphone continues to garner popularity among Huawei fans. This is hardly surprising given that the phone is loaded with impressive features and has top-end specs.

While its high-end features and specs completely justify the $594.99 price tag the Honor 9 smartphone normally carries, you can now buy it for only $409.99 on GeekBuying. This 31% drop in the device’s original asking price can be extended with the help of coupon code GIZ_VIJGFBCV.
The aforesaid coupon helps you save an extra $110 by bringing your cart total down to only $399.99 before you proceed to checkout. Regrettably, the promo is slated to end in just 3 days. You can follow this link to avail the discount without wasting time.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

The Mi Mix 2S smartphone was launched in April this year and there are no prizes for guessing that the phone was well-received by smartphone enthusiasts. Taking its popularity into consideration, Xiaomi is now offering the Mi Mix 2S smartphone for a slashed price of just $399.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a 33% reduction in the phone’s retail price of $599.99. Aside from taking full advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_XXSENXHQ and bring your grand total down to only $395.99. In other words, you can use the coupon to save an extra $126 before checking out.
The Mi Mix 2S is an irresistible smartphone that sports a 5.99 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display and is powered by a Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 processor. Moreover, it packs an Adreno 630 GPU for unmatched gaming and video watching experience.

You can head straight to this link to check out the phone’s full specifications and get the discount before the promotion comes to an end in 1 day.

Vargo VX3 (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

Vargo launched the VX3 smartphone earlier this month and the device is expected to sweep smartphone lovers off their feet with its awe-inspiring features and appealing design. This recently launched smartphone has now gone up for sale carrying a lowered price tag of $149.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a 34% reduction in the handset’s original selling price of $225.99. Those interested in saving an extra $16 can use coupon code GIZ_TNPFERYK and bring the already reduced grand total further down to only $149.99.
Housed in a sturdy case made using metal material, the VX3 sports plastic wire lines that bear a striking resemblance to lines found on the Meizu Pro 6 and iPhone 7 smartphones. Moreover, the device comes with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage and has a curved glass screen incorporated into the body.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Vargo VX3 and avail the discount. Note that the promo will be valid only for 1 day.

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Gaming phones are becoming more than just a niche of the smartphones market as manufacturers are focusing on this kind of device every day more. Nubia has just unveiled its new Red Magic Mars which provides flagship-level performance and unique gaming-related features at an affordable price. After comparing it with Asus ROG Phone and Xiaomi Black Shark Helo, here is the comparison with Razer Phone 2 and Huawei Mate 20 X: the rest of gaming phones released in the last period.

Nubia Red Magic Mars vs Razer Phone 2 vs Huawei Mate 20 X

Design

If you want a gaming-centric device even when it comes to aesthetics, then you should go for the Nubia Red Magic Mars which features an RGB illuminated LED strip and physical gaming keys on its backside. If you want the soberest and the most beautiful device, Huawei Mate 20 X looks like a normal phone but it is impressive because of its very high screen-to-body ratio. But it is a very big phablet due to its 7.2-inch display, while Razer Phone 2 is definitely the most equilibrated one for both gamers and normal users with its glass back and its water resistance (IP67).

Display

If you want the best gaming experience, the display of Razer Phone 2 is the best for you because it has a 120 Hz refresh ratio and a very high brightness, as well as a 2K resolution. It even reproduces colors in an excellent way. There are even loud stereo speakers. But if you want a bigger display for productivity, note that Huawei Mate 20 X has an almost tablet-like 7.2-inch panel.

Specs & Software

Huawei Mate 20 X has the most powerful chipset, but it comes with the lowest quantity of RAM: just 6 GB. Nubia Red Magic Mars has a still excellent SoC and it comes with up to 10 GB of RAM. These is what we read on the paper, but we will have to try the Red Magic Mars personally in order to see if there is a noticeable difference in performances.

Camera

Gaming phones are never the best camera phones, but Huawei Mate 20 X is an exception. It has the same triple camera as the Mate 20 Pro, which is the best triple camera setup actually available, with a primary 40 MP sensor, a secondary 20 MP ultrawide lens and an 8 MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom.

Battery

Given that it is the biggest phablet of the trio, Huawei Mate 20 X has the biggest battery as well. We still had no chance to test Nubia Red Magic Mars’ battery life, but it is unlikely that it will offer a longer battery life than Huawei Mate 20 X.

Price

Overall, Huawei Mate 20 X is the best smartphone of the trio, but in my opinion Razer Phone 2 is the best one for gaming due to its high refresh ratio, Dolby Atmos stereo speakers, and other important gaming-centric features. However, while Huawei Mate 20 X and Razer Phone 2 have very high listing prices (€800/$905 and €850/$961 respectively), Nubia Red Magic Mars costs just €420/$475 and it is the best one in terms of quality-price ratio.

• Read More: Razer Phone 2 gaming phone is official with Snapdragon 845, Chroma lighting and wireless charging

Nubia Red Magic Mars vs Huawei Mate 20 X vs Razer Phone 2: PROs and CONS

Nubia Red Magic Mars

PROs

• Great hardware + cooling system
• Rear physical keys
• Affordable price
• Android Pie

CONS

• Worse display

Huawei Mate 20 X

PROs

• Big display
• More affordable price
• Pen
• Big battery
• Amazing cameras

CONS

• Big dimensions

Razer Phone 2

PROs

• Best display
• Great hardware and cooling system
• DAC dongle and stereo speakers
• Big battery, fast charging, and wireless charging
• Water resistant

CONS

• Bezels

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Gaming smartphones became a solid reality. After Razer, Xiaomi and Asus, even Huawei released a device dedicated to gamers, and according to rumors even Samsung will do it. In the meantime, let’s compare the newly-announced Huawei Mate 20 X with the other most powerful and expensive gaming phones out there: Razer Phone 2 and Asus ROG Phone. Three devices with amazing performance and high-quality displays for the most demanding activities.

Huawei Mate 20 X vs Razer Phone 2 vs Asus ROG Phone

Design

These are three devices with very different aesthetics, two of which have atypical gaming-centric designs. The one which is mostly similar to a typical smartphone is Huawei Mate 20 X, but it is also the biggest one and it is more like a tablet. Asus ROG Phone instead has a very aggressive design. I would pick the one in the middle: Razer Phone 2, not only for its more elegant looks but also because it is water resistant.

Display

When it comes to the view quality, the best display is the one of Razer Phone 2. It has a 5.72-inch 16:9 panel with Sharp’s IGZO technology. The panel has a refresh rate of 120 Hz, the highest ever seen on a phone, as well as a high Quad HD resolution. And it also features a very high brightness. On the other hand, Asus ROG Phone features the HDR technology and DCI-P3 coverage which provides better colors, but it has a lower detail as well as a lower refresh rate. Huawei Mate 20 X has the less impressive quality but it has a bigger display (7.2 inches) and it supports the M Pen with 4096 pressure levels.

Specs & Software

The most powerful hardware side actually in the market belongs to Asus ROG Phone, which boasts the best processor in the market (Qualcomm Snapdragon 845) overclocked at a frequency of 2.96 GHz). It also comes with whopping 8 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. However, note that we still did not test the performance of the new Kirin 980 as Huawei Mate 20 X is still not in the market: it may result even better than Asus ROG Phone.

Camera

Huawei Mate 20 X has the best camera side as it features the same triple camera setup as the Huawei P20 Pro. It includes a main sensor with a huge 40 MP resolution, a secondary 20 MP ultrawide sensor and an 8 MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. It has no rivals in the gaming smartphones sector.

Battery

Huawei Mate 20 X wins even the battery challenge because it features a bigger 5000 mAh unit, that it was possible to integrate due to its bigger dimensions. You will need a bit more to charge it, but you can get more gaming hours on a single charge. Note that Asus ROG Phone has an additional USB-C port to connect important accessories to enhance the gaming experience, such as a joypad, an external cooler and more.

Price

Huawei Mate 20 X will be soon available with a price tag of €900/$1037, Asus ROG Phone starts from €900 as well, while Razer Phone 2 starts from €850/$980. If you are specifically looking for a gaming device, then Asus ROG Phone is the choice that has most sense, but if you also need a smartphone for other advanced activities such as productivity or photography, Huawei Mate 20 X is the best choice.

• Read More: Razer Phone 2 gaming phone is official with Snapdragon 845, Chroma lighting and wireless charging

Huawei Mate 20 X vs Razer Phone 2 vs Asus ROG Phone: PROs and CONS

Huawei Mate 20 X

PROs

• Big display
• More affordable price
• Big battery
• Amazing cameras

CONS

• Big dimensions

Razer Phone 2

PROs

• Best display
• Great hardware and cooling system
• DAC dongle and stereo speakers
• Big battery, fast charging, and wireless charging
• Water resistant

CONS

• Bezels

Asus ROG Phone

PROs

• Great hardware + cooling system
• Stereo speakers
• Outstanding display
• Big battery and fast charging

CONS

• Higher price

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Alongside the Mate 20 and 20 Pro, Huawei surprised everyone by unveiling another top-end variant dedicated to gamers and productivity. Besides being one of the most powerful flagships of the year, Huawei Mate 20 X is the world’s first non-Samsung smartphone to support a stylus with 4,096 pressure levels. That is why we decided to compare it with the latest Samsung device supporting a pen: the Galaxy Note 9.

Huawei Mate 20 X vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Design

Yes, Huawei Mate 20 X has a higher screen-to-body ratio and a waterdrop notch, but it is not the one I prefer when it comes to the look. It is definitely too big and it is not suitable to always keep it in a pocket. Further, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is fully waterproof thanks to the IP68 certification, so it also has a better build quality.

Display

Besides being more compact and having a waterproof certification, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has a display with a higher view quality. I believe that iPhone Xs Max has the only display which can currently compete with the one of the Galaxy Note 9. The new Samsung flagship features an HDR10-compliant AMOLED panel with a QHD+ resolution and an incredibly high brightness. In case you hate notches, you will be glad to know that this display is notchless. Huawei Mate 20 X has just a bigger display (one of the biggest ones), which may be more comfortable for gamers.

Specs & Software

We still had no chance to test the Kirin 980 chipset which is on board of the Huawei Mate 20 X, so we can not say for sure if it will provide better performance than the SoC of Galaxy Note 9. But on the paper, it is a great processor with its 7 nm production process and we expect to perform better. On the other hand, you can get the Galaxy Note 9 with more RAM and more internal storage thanks to the 8/512 GB configuration.

Camera

2018 is the year of Huawei if we talk about mobile devices’ cameras. After releasing Huawei P20 Pro with the first triple camera setup in the world (which delivers a way better photo quality than the whole concurrency in my opinion), the Chinese company decided to include the same camera department on the Huawei Mate 20 X as well. So, the camera of Huawei Mate 20 X will shoot better photos than Samsung Galaxy Note 9. But the latter is still an amazing camera phone with its variable aperture and incredibly clear photos in every light condition.

• Read More: Huawei Mate 20 X is a €900 gaming phone with an optional stylus

Battery

Huawei Mate 20 X not only has a bigger battery than Samsung Galaxy Note 9, but it also features one of the biggest batteries ever seen on a flagship. Given that the phone also comes with a Full HD+ display which should consume less than Note 9’s QHD+ panel, we expect it to last a lot more than its opponent on a single charge.

Price

None of these devices is affordable. While Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was launched with a price tag of $999/€1029, Huawei Mate 20 X is going to hit the shelves with a price tag of €900. There is not a clear winner of this comparison: if you want a device that is more like a phone instead of being more like a tablet, and you also want a better display and build quality, choose the Galaxy Note 9. But if you prefer camera performance and battery life, go for the Huawei Mate 20 X. It is all about your needs.

Huawei Mate 20 X vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9: PRO and CONS

Huawei Mate 20 X

PRO

• Bigger display
• Better camera
• Bigger battery
• Android Pie out of the box

CONS

• Bigger dimensions

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

PRO

• Better display quality
• Better stylus
• Waterproof
• Wireless charging

CONS

• Expensive

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Deemed as one of the most hotly-anticipated smartphone series of the year, HUAWEI’s Mate 20 Series was finally unveiled on Tuesday, October 16th.

Adopting the industry’s most compelling and advanced process technology, the Mate series encompasses the latest Huawei flagship devices that are expected to fix the standard which all imminent smartphones will have to meet. Much to the delight of Huawei fans, three top-notch smartphones from this coveted series have now gone up for pre-order on Giztop.

Huawei Mate 20 X

Slated to hit the store shelves this month, the Mate 20 X is quite an irresistible smartphone that sports a mammoth 7.2-inch OLED waterdrop notch screen, FHD+ display with 2244×1080 pixels resolution. It packs the world’s first 7nm chipset, Kirin 980 Soc Octa-core 2.6 GHz under the hood and adopts along GPU Turbo 2.0 technology for an unmatched viewing experience.

You can now pre-order the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM version of the Mate 20 X smartphone for $1,099 on Giztop. But if you’re willing to shell out $1,319, you can go for the bigger version of the smartphone that offers 8GB of RAM along with a hearty 256GB of internal storage.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

The Mate 20 Pro smartphone will be up for grabs on online and offline stores in due time, but those who do not want to wait can pre-order the impending smartphone on Giztop. Although the phone doesn’t come cheap, its outstanding features justify the steep $1,299 price tag it carries.

Keeping in line with that, the phone feature a big 6.39-inch OLED capacitive touchscreen with a screen resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels. Moreover, it is housed in a sturdy aluminum frame and has Corning Gorilla Glass on top for added protection.
It is powered by the Kirin 980 Soc Octa-core 2.6 GHz processor and it uses a Mali-G76 MP10 GPU to enable users to play their favorite videos and games for longer without any sort of interruption. The aforesaid model comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.

You can choose between multiple color options including black, emerald green, midnight blue, pink gold, and twilight. Backed by a 4200mAh battery, the Mate 20 Pro runs EMUI 9 based on Android Pie 9.0 operating system.

Huawei Mate 20

The Kirin 980 Soc Octa-core 2.6 GHz processor equipped Mate 20 smartphone will be made available to the public later this month. The phone features an eye-catching 6.53-inch IPS LCD FHD+ (2244×1080 pixels) display with an equally appealing waterdrop notch screen.

The 8GB RAM+64GB ROM model of the Mate 20 smartphone will set you back $899 on Giztop, while the slightly larger model with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage is up for pre-order bearing a relatively steeper $1,039 price tag.

On the photography front, the Mate 20 houses a 12MP+16MP+ 8MP triple-camera setup with Leica certification on the back. Up front, there’s a 24.0MP camera for self-portraits and face-to-face video chatting.

The phone runs on EMUI 9 based on Android Pie 9.0 operating system and draws its juices from a robust 4000mAh battery with 4.5V/5A Super Charge. Moreover, the dual-SIM smartphone offers 4G LTE speed for fast web connection so that you can download apps faster, stream content and stay connected with social media without breaking much of a sweat.

If you’re interested in checking out more details about the three Huawei–branded smartphones that will soon be launched under the popular Mate series, all you need to do is to follow this link.

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