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  • Top Tech : Best Wired Headphones Under Rs 2000

    Top Tech : Best Wired Headphones Under Rs 2000

    Whether you are an audiophile or a just a music enthusiast, you need to have a pair of great headphones. For all the avid iGyaan readers, we have combed the internet to find the best pair of headphones in the Rs 1000 to Rs 2000 price bracket.

    1.) Energy Sistem DJ2 

    Number one on the top headphones list is the Energy Sistem DJ2. The headphones have an MRP of Rs 2,499 but are actually available at a much lower price. They have a very robust build quality with rotatable ear cups. The headphones have 40 mm audio drivers which produce a high quality audio output. Most notably, the Energy Sistem DJ2 has a detachable cord which makes for easy storage. The auxiliary cable provided with the package also has an inline microphone and a dedicated button to accept or reject calls.

    2.) Sony MDR-XB450

    The XB suffix in Sony headphones stands for Xtra Bass and the MDR-XB450 are no exception. The Sony MDR-XB450 have a very premium looking design with a flat noodle style cable. The headphones have plush earpads which feel very comfortable.  They have 30 mm driver units and a gold plated 3.5 male audio jack.

    3.) Audio-Technica Street 

    The Audio-Technica Street headphones might not the best-looking ones out of this list but they surely cover lost ground with good audio output. They are available in black and blue color with a 1.2-meter long cable. They tip the scale at 140 grams and feel very lightweight. The headphones have an adjustable headphone to fit different users.

    4.) Audio-Technica Sonic Fuel

    The Sonic Fuel is the second Audio-Technica headphone in this list which is due to their additional features and solid audio performance. The earcups of the Audio Technica Sonic Fuel have a swivel hinge which allows them to lay flat on a surface. Additionally, they have an in-line volume controller and a dedicated button to receive or reject phone calls.

    5.) JBL Tune 500

    Also Read: Xiaomi Launches Mi Play With Deca Core MediaTek Processor

    The JBL Tune 500 have a very neat looking design with an immersive audio experience. They have a durable flat style cable which prevents them from tangling up when not in use. The JBL Tune 500 has an inline microphone and a small control button. The small control button can be used to activate Siri or Google Voice assistants on iPhone or Android smartphones. The headband of the JBL Tune 500 also has soft cushioning which makes them very comfortable.

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  • Xiaomi Launches Mi Play With Deca Core MediaTek Processor

    Xiaomi Launches Mi Play With Deca Core MediaTek Processor

    Xiaomi held a launch event in China where they launched the Mi Play smartphone. The Mi Play is a budget smartphone with solid features and an attractive design that make it stand out of the crowd. To boost sales, the company has bundled the smartphone with 10 GB of monthly data.

    Design

    The Mi Play has a completely different design when compared to any Xiaomi smartphone. The Mi Play has an all-glass front and rear build with a plastic chassis. The front of the smartphone has a high screen-to-body ratio display with a small U shaped notch up top. The volume rockers and the power button are situated on the right side of the smartphone while the dual SIM card tray is situated on the left. The bottom of the Mi Play is occupied by the USB Type-C slot and the speaker grille while the top is occupied by the 3.5 mm audio jack. The rear of the Mi Play has a clear back with a gradient design which houses the dual camera setup, the fingerprint sensor, and Xiaomi branding.

    Specifications

    The Mi Play tips the scale at 150 grams and measures 147.76×71.89×7.8 mm. It has a Full HD 5.84-inch display with a pixel density of 2280 x 1080 px. Under the hood, the smartphone features the Deca-Core P35 SoC which is clocked at 2.3 GHz. For photography, the smartphone has an 8 MP front facing camera and dual 12 MP + 2 MP  rear cameras with an LED flash. Most notably, the 12 MP rear sensor has a 1.25 ultra micron size pixel which helps in capturing better pictures. Additionally, both the rear and front cameras support AI functionality.

    The Mi Play is powered by a 3,00o mAh Lithium-Ion battery and it runs on latest Android 9.0 Pie. In terms of connectivity, it supports Dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.

    Price

    Also Read: Huawei Will Soon Launch 10,000 mAh Power Bank With SuperCharge 40

    The Mi Play is available in three colour variants which are Blue, Black and Red. The smartphone is available in single RAM + ROM configuration for which the price is as follows:

    • 4 GB + 64 GB- 1099 Yuan (around Rs. 11,100)
  • Huawei Will Soon Launch 10,000 mAh Power Bank With SuperCharge 40

    Huawei Will Soon Launch 10,000 mAh Power Bank With SuperCharge 40

    Gone are the days when charging a smartphone took hours. Chargers have evolved so much so that they can now fully charge a phone in under 60 minutes. A lot of companies including OnePlus, Moto, Apple have developed their fast charging solutions which are fast but are no match to Huawei’s SuperCharge 40. As the name suggests the SuperCharge 40 can charge a compatible device with 40 watts of power. A latest leak claims that Huawei will soon launch a Power Bank which supports the high-speed SuperCharge 40.

    The Leak

    The details about the upcoming Huawei power bank was leaked by a user ChargerLab on Twitter. According to the tweet, the Huawei power bank will have a battery capacity of 10,000 mAh and it will support the SuperCharge 40 technology. The power bank can charge the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Honor Magic 2 with a maximum power of 40 watts. Additionally, the power bank is backward compatible and it can charge older Huawei devices with 22.5 Watts of power.

    The Huawei power bank is believed to have a 10,000 mAh battery which can charge compatible phones several times. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a 4200 mAh battery. Which can be charged up to two times via the power bank. The only other SuperCharge 40 compatible smartphone, the Honor Magic 2 which has 3,500 mAh battery can be fully charged up to three times.

    Also Read: Apple To Launch iPad Mini 5 And Entry Level iPad Next Year

    Launch Date

    The leak does not provide any information about when Huawei will launch the SuperCharge 40 compatible power bank. But, the company is expected to showcase the technology where they can turn the maximum number of heads. Therefore, it is possible that Huawei launches it during the MWC which is scheduled for 25-28 February 2019.

  • Samsung Galaxy A8s Price Revealed

    Samsung Galaxy A8s Price Revealed

    Samsung had launched the Galaxy A8s smartphone earlier this month. The key highlighting feature of the smartphone is its in-display cutout for the front camera. It is the first smartphone in the world to have this.  Although the smartphone was launched earlier, Samsung did not reveal its official price. The Galaxy A8s is now listed on JD.com, which is a Chinese retailer and reveals its price.

    Design And Features

    The Samsung Galaxy A8s has a striking design with a 6.4-inch edge-to-edge screen. The display of the smartphone has a punch-hole, which houses the 24 MP front-facing selfie camera. The earpiece for listening to phone calls is built into the top edge the smartphone. The right side of the Galaxy A8s is occupied by the power button and the volume rocker while a dedicated Bixby button is placed on the left.

    The rear of the Galaxy A8s has a triple rear camera setup, fingerprint sensor, and Samsung branding. The rear camera setup consists of triple 24 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP cameras along with an LED flash. The smartphone is powered by a 3,400 mAh battery and it runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system. Under the hood, the handset features the Octa-Core Snapdragon CPU and Adreno 616 GPU.

    For connectivity, the Galaxy A8s supports dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. The Galaxy A8s also has a bunch of sensors which include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, proximity sensor, and a compass.

    Storage, Price, And Colours

    Also Read: Meitu V7 And V7 Tonino Lamborghini Officially Launched

    The Samsung Galaxy A8s is available in three color options which are Blue, Green and Gray. The smartphone is available in single RAM + ROM configuration for which the price is as follows:

    • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – 2999 Yuan (around Rs. 30,500)
  • Meitu V7 And V7 Tonino Lamborghini Officially Launched

    Meitu V7 And V7 Tonino Lamborghini Officially Launched

    Meitu is a Chinese smartphone company which makes luxury smartphones. The company has launched two variants of the Meitu V7 smartphone. The two variants include the standard edition and a special Tonino Lamborghini edition. The latter has been designed in collaboration with Italian supercar maker, Lamborghini.

    Design

    Both the models of the Meitu V7 have the same hardware specifications and a similar design. The Meitu M7 has a symmetrical glass front with triple cameras in the top bezel, and a home button in the bottom bezel which doubles up as a fingerprint sensor. The rear of the smartphone has a very unique design with dual horizontally aligned cameras which are flanked by dual LED flash on either side. The back of the Meitu M7 is wrapped in white and orange/green coloured leather with 4 gold plated rivets.

    The Tonino Lamborghini edition Meitu V7 is wrapped in white leather and has the Lamborghini logo and green, white, red stitching. Additionally, the company ships the Tonino edition smartphone with a premium leather pouch and wireless controller for clicking pictures.

    Specifications

    The Meitu M7 has a 6.21-inch Full HD OLED display with a resolution of 2248 x 1080 px. The smartphone has a 3,400 mAh Lithium-ion battery and it runs on the latest Android 9 Pie. Under the hood, the device features the Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 CPU along with the Adreno 630 GPU. For photography, the smartphone has dual 12 MP + 8 MP rear cameras and triple 12 MP + 20 MP + 8 MP  front cameras. Both variants of the smartphones measure 176.0 × 75.0 × 10.55 mm and weigh in at 207 grams.

    Price And Availability

    Also Read: Apple’s Blackmagic eGPU Pro Now Available For Purchase

    The Meitu V7 standard edition is available in two colours which are Cabernet Orange and Green Dream. Both the variants have 8 GB of RAM and the price for different variants are as follows:

    • Standard Edition 8 GB + 128 GB – 4,799 Yuan (around Rs. 48,900)
    • Tonino Lamborghini Edition 8 GB + 256 GB- 8,888 Yuan (around Rs. 90,500)
    • Tonino Lamborghini Edition 8 GB + 512 GB- 10,888 Yuan (around Rs. 1,10,800 )
  • Apple’s Blackmagic eGPU Pro Now Available For Purchase

    Apple’s Blackmagic eGPU Pro Now Available For Purchase

    Apple announced the Blackmagic eGPU Pro alongside the MacBook Air and Mac Mini in October. The Blackmagic eGPU Pro is an updated variant of the Blackmagic eGPU which was previously launched. Although the eGPU Pro was launched a few months ago, it was not available for purchase till now. The consumers can now place orders for the eGPU and Apple will commence deliveries from 15 January 2019.

    What Is The Blackmagic eGPU Pro?

    The Blackmagic eGPU is an external Graphics Processing Unit for Apple computers. It can be connected to any compatible Apple machine using a Thunderbolt-3 cable. The Blackmagic eGPU Pro when connected to an Apple laptop or desktop computer will provide it with sufficient horsepower to run graphics-intensive tasks, like playing video games and rendering video content. Apple claims that the eGPU is powerful enough to run intensive tasks that were previously possible only on the high-end iMac Pro.

    Design And Specifications

    The Blackmagic eGPU Pro looks like a tower PC cabinet with an aluminum build and plastic base plate. The eGPU has cold air inlet vents at the bottom and hot air outlet vents at the top which allow it to stay cool even during intensive data processing tasks. It measures 2944 x 1768 x 1768 mm and weighs in at 4.5 kilograms. The rear side of the unit has various input and output ports which are as follows:

    • 2 x Thunderbolt 3 ports
    • 4 x USB 3 ports
    • 1 x HDMI 2.0 port
    • 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 port
    • 85W power delivery port

    The Blackmagic eGPU Pro features an AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 graphics card with 8 GB of HBM2 memory. The RX Vega 56 has 56 computing cores that have a base frequency of 1156 MHz and a boost frequency of up to 1471 MHz. The device supports Apple desktop and laptop computers which run on macOS 10.14.1 Mojave or later.

    Price And Availability

    Also Read: Xiaomi Launches Mi Pay Mobile Payment Service In India

    The Blackmagic eGPU Pro is available at a price of $ 1,119 from Apple’s US website and the company will deliver the first batch between 15-23 January 2019.

  • Complete Motorola G7 Series Renders Leak Online

    Complete Motorola G7 Series Renders Leak Online

    Motorola Mobility launched the Moto G6 Series of smartphones earlier this year. In terms of design, the Moto G6 smartphones were a big leap from its previous generations. The smartphones got all-new glass backs and an 18:9 aspect ratio screen. The company is gearing up for the launch of the Moto G7 smartphones, of which the renders have leaked online. The leaked renders extensively showcase the design of each G7 smartphone. The upcoming series of smartphones include the Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Power and the Moto G7 Play. The renders reveal that the devices will have an all-new front and back design.

     Design

    Going by the previous generation Motorola G smartphones, the Moto G7, and Moto G7 will be the pricier and feature-rich devices out of the four. While the Moto G7 Power and the Moto G7 Play will be low specced, more affordable options. The G7/G7 Plus duo and the G7 Power/G7 Play duo have similar designs. The front of Moto G7 and G7 Plus smartphones have thin bezels around the display and a small waterdrop notch. Similarly, the Moto G7 Power and G7 Play have thin bezels around the display but these devices have a wide notch instead of dewdrop notch on their elder siblings.

    Another differentiating feature is the rear camera setup, the Moto G7/G7 Plus have dual rear cameras whereas the Moto G7 Power/G7 Play have single rear cameras.  Most notably, all members of the Moto G7 family now have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, unlike the previous generation smartphones which had front fingerprint sensors.

    Launch Date

    Also Read: Meitu M7 Tonino Lamborghini Edition To Launch Soon

    All four Moto G7 series smartphones are expected to launch in the first quarter of 2019. Motorola might launch the smartphones in April as the current Moto G6 smartphones were also unveiled in the month of April.

  • Meitu M7 Tonino Lamborghini Edition To Launch Soon

    Meitu M7 Tonino Lamborghini Edition To Launch Soon

    Meitu is a Chinese company which came into the limelight after they announced a strategic partnership with Xiaomi. The company now holds an exclusive global license that allows them to make use of certain Xiaomi technologies and branding. Meitu is about to launch a luxury smartphone called the  Meitu V7. To launch a special Tonino Lamborghini variant, the company has partnered with Italian supercar maker Lamborghini. A listing of the smartphone was previously spotted on TENAA. The listing provides information regarding both, the design and specifications of the smartphone.

    Design

    The TENAA listing reveals that the Meitu V7 has a symmetrical design with a premium build. The front of the smartphone has an all-glass build with triple selfie cameras. The right side of the Meitu V7 is occupied by the SIM card slot, power button and an unidentified button which might be used to control the camera shutter while the right side of the smartphone is occupied by the volume rockers.

    The rear of the Meitu V7 has a very premium looking design with dual cameras which are flanked with dual flash on either side. Additionally, a thick copper coloured metal strip runs across the back which makes the smartphone very attractive. The back of the smartphone is to be made out of pink and green leather-like material.

    According to the teasers, the Lamborghini Tonino Edition V7 looks very similar to the regular variant. Most notably, the rear of the special edition smartphone has Lamborghini’s signature Taurus Logo and triple Red, White, Green Racing Stripes. All in all, the smartphone seems to have a robust and stylish build that exudes luxury.

    Specifications
    • Display: 6.21-inch OLED Full HD+ 2248 × 1080 pixels
    • Operating System: Android 9 Pie
    • Processor: Snapdragon 845
    • RAM: 8GB LPDDR4x
    • Storage: 128GB/256GB
    • Rear Cameras: 12 MP + 8 MP, 2 x Dual LED Flash
    • Selfie Camera: 16 MP + 2 MP + 8 MP
    • Security: 3D Face Unlock + In-display fingerprint scanner
    • Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac , Bluetooth
    • Battery: 3400mAh
    • Dimensions:176.0×75.0×10.55 mm
    • Weight: 207g
    Launch Date

    Also Read: Galaxy S10 Lite And Galaxy S10 Plus Benchmarks Leak Online

    The poster of the Meitu V7 reveals that the smartphone will launch on December 21st. Although the price of the smartphone is not yet available, it will have a premium price tag.

  • Galaxy S10 Lite And Galaxy S10 Plus Benchmarks Leak Online

    Galaxy S10 Lite And Galaxy S10 Plus Benchmarks Leak Online

    Samsung is expected to launch three variants of the Galaxy S10 in February 2019. The list of upcoming smartphones includes the Galaxy S10, the Galaxy S10 Plus and the Galaxy S10 Lite. The Galaxy S10 Lite will be the cheapest smartphone out of the three and has the model number SM-G970. The Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10 Plus are believed to carry SM-G973 and SM-G975 model numbers respectively. A few weeks after the launch of these devices, Samsung will also launch a 5G capable variant of the Galaxy S10.

    Galaxy S10 Lite Benchmark

    An HTML5 test of the Galaxy S10 Lite has been spotted online. The test results were first discovered by a German website, Mobile Kopen. The smartphone browser scores 499 points out of 599. The test also reveals some details regarding the display of the smartphone. According to the HTML5 test, the smartphone has a screen size of 360 x 760. This converts to 2280 x 1080 px actual resolution.

    Previous rumors suggest that the Galaxy S10 Lite will feature the Snapdragon 855 processor with 4 GB/ 6 GB of RAM. Samsung is expected to launch the smartphone with 64 GB and 128 GB internal storage options.

    Galaxy S10 Plus Benchmark

    The Galaxy S10 Plus browser scores 514 points which are 15 points higher than the S10 Lite’s results. The S10 Plus has a screen size of 869 x 412 pixels which converts to an actual resolution of 3040 x 1080 px. It is expected to have the same Snapdragon 855 processor as the S10 Lite. The key differentiating feature between the two will be the bigger screen size, storage capacity, and RAM.

    Launch And Price

    Also Read: The Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 Will Have A 48 MP Rear Camera

    The Galaxy S10 series of smartphones are expected to launch in February of 2019 which will be soon followed by the 5G capable S10. Although the official prices of the smartphones are unavailable, they are expected to be priced upwards of the $ 1000 mark.

  • The Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 Will Have A 48 MP Rear Camera

    The Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 Will Have A 48 MP Rear Camera

    Xiaomi has shared teasers for an upcoming smartphone on Weibo. The teaser reveals that the smartphone will carry the “Pro 2” suffix. According to the teaser, the smartphone will feature the Snapdragon 675 SoC and a massive 48 MP camera. Earlier this month, Xiaomi President Lin Bin shared a photo of a smartphone that had a 48 MP rear camera and a report claims that it will be a Redmi device. The same report also claims that the upcoming Redmi smartphone will have an in-display cutout for the front-facing camera like the Samsung Galaxy A8s and Huawei Nova 4.

    The Redmi Pro 2

    All the reports suggest that the upcoming smartphone is the Redmi Pro 2. It is the successor to the Redmi Pro which was launched back in 2016. The Pro suffix smartphones are the flagship devices for Xiaomi’s Redmi series and the same is expected from the Redmi Pro 2. Except for the camera and processor information, not many details of the Redmi 2 Pro are available. However, being the successor to the Redmi Pro, it is expected to have better specifications than the latter.

    Redmi Pro

    The Redmi Pro has a brushed aluminium back. The smartphone has wide top and bottom bezels. The bottom bezel houses the physical home button/fingerprint sensor and two capacitive touch buttons. The smartphone has a 72.2% screen to body ratio display.

    • Display: 5.5-inch AMOLED Full HD 1920 × 1080 pixels, 401 ppi, 16:9 aspect ratio
    • Operating System: MIUI, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
    • Processor: Deca-Core Mediatek Helio X25
    • RAM: 4 GB/3 GB
    • Storage: 32 GB/64 GB/128 GB
    • Rear Cameras: 13 MP + 5 MP, Dual-LED Flash
    • Selfie Camera: 5 MP
    • Security: Fingerprint Sensor
    • Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, Micro USB
    • Battery: 4050 mAh
    • Dimensions: 151.5 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm
    • Weight: 174 g
    Redmi Pro 2 Design

    The Redmi Pro 2 is expected to have a similar design and build quality as its predecessor. However, the new phone will have narrower bezels and the company might move the fingerprint sensor to the rear of the device. Alternatively, the official specifications and design of the smartphone will only be available after its official launch.

    Also Read : Apple Accepts Some iPad Pros Ship Slightly Bent, Calls It ‘Normal’

    Launch Date And Price

    Although the launch date of the Redmi Pro 2 has not been announced, it is expected to launch soon. Like the Redmi Pro, it is believed to be a sub $400 smartphone.

  • Yi Action And Yi 4K Action Cameras Go On Sale In India

    Yi Action And Yi 4K Action Cameras Go On Sale In India

    Yi is a Chinese camera manufacturer that is backed by Xiaomi. The company had previously launched the Yi action and Yi 4K action cameras in China. The cameras have a small form factor and can be mounted to various surfaces with the help of brackets which are sold separately. Both the cameras can click still shots, capture videos and also shoot time lapse pictures. The cameras have been unoficially available in India from sites like Amazon and eBay but they were priced much higher due to import duties. Now Yi technology has officially launched the cameras in India which are exclusively available on Flipkart.

    Buy the Action Camera here.

    Design

    Both Yi Action and Yi 4K Action cameras have a cuboidal shape with a protruding camera lens from the front. The biggest difference between the two cameras is that the Yi 4K has a 2.19-inch touchscreen display which the Yi Action camera lags. The devices have side and top mounted buttons which allow for easy operability. The Yi Action camera weighs in at a mere 76 grams and the Yi 4K weighs in at 96 grams.

    Specifications And Optics

    The Yi Action camera has 16 MP Sony IMX 206 sensor and the Yi 4K Action camera has 12 MP IMX377 sensor. Sensors on both the camera are equipped with f/2.8 aperture and both cameras use Ambarella processors. Both the Yi Action and Yi 4K cameras have a 55-degree field of view. Most notably the former has 6 layered glass while the latter gets 7 layered glass. 

    The Yi Action cam can capture 1080p videos at 60 fps while the elder Yi 4k can capture 2160p videos at 60 fps. Both cameras have built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth that allows the user to wirelessly share files with a smartphone. The cameras also have a micro USB port which can be used for charging and data transfer. The Yi Action camera duo supports memory cards of up to 128 GB. The Yi 4K has a bigger 1240 mAh battery compared to Yi Action’s 1010 mAh.

    Price And Accessories

    Also Read: Xiaomi Mi Play Specifications Leak Prior To Launch

    The Yi action cameras are exclusively available on Flipkart. Price for the Yi Action cameras is as follows:

    • Yi Action Camera- Rs 4,999
    • 4K Action Camera- Rs 9,999

    Yi Technology also offers various accessories for the cameras like a waterproof case and action gimbal which are currently unavailable in India.

    Buy the Action Camera here.

  • Xiaomi Mi Play Specifications Leak Prior To Launch

    Xiaomi Mi Play Specifications Leak Prior To Launch

    Earlier this week, Xiaomi had sent out press invites for the launch of a new smartphone. The new smartphone is called the Mi Play and it is set to launch on December 24th. The company has shared a few teasers of the Mi Play which provide some information about its design.

    Design
    Mi Play Official Poster

    The display of the Mi Play has a high screen-to-body ratio with a small U shaped notch at the top. The rear of the smartphone has a gradient coloured glass back which houses the fingerprint sensor and the dual camera setup. Surprisingly, the design of Mi Play matches to that of a Xiaomi device which was leaked on TENAA. The Xiaomi smartphone with model no ‘M1901F9E/M1901F9E’, was earlier alleged to be the Redmi 7. But the listed pictures look very similar to the teasers of the Mi Play. Therefore, the leaked device could in fact be the Mi Play.

    Specifications
    Mi Play Leaked On TENAA
    • Display: 5.84-inch, Full HD+ 2280 × 1080 pixels
    • Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo
    • Processor: Octa-Core 2.3 GHz
    • RAM: 3 GB/4 GB/6 GB
    • Storage:32 GB/64 GB/128 GB
    • Memory Expandability: up to 256 GB
    • Rear Cameras: 12 MP + 8 MP, LED Flash
    • Selfie Camera: 8 MP
    • Security: In-display fingerprint scanner
    • Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 2.4G + 5G, Bluetooth 5 .0, GPS, USB Type-C
    • Sensors: Gravity sensor, Distance sensor, Light sensor
    • Battery: 2900mAH
    • Dimensions: 147.76×71.89×7.8
    • Weight: 150 g
    Launch Date And Price

    Also Read: Nubia Red Magic Gaming Phone Launched In India

    The Mi Play is set to launch on December 24th and all the specifications will be made official by the company then. The specifications and features of the smartphone indicate that it will be a budget smartphone. It is expected to be priced between 11k-14k and it will compete with smartphones like the Realme U1 and the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2.

  • Nubia Red Magic Gaming Phone Launched In India

    Nubia Red Magic Gaming Phone Launched In India

    Nubia is a Chinese smartphone manufacturer that is based out of Shenzhen. The company was initially started in 2012 by ZTE. But in 2017, ZTE reduced their stake in it after which Nubia became an independent company. Nubia has previously offered some smartphones in India but they have not seen substantial growth. However, this might change soon as the company has launched their gaming oriented Nubia Red Magic smartphone in the country.

    Nubia Red Magic Gaming Phone Giveaway! Click here to enter.

    Design

    The Nubia Red Magic has a striking design with front glass and rear aluminium build. The front of the smartphone has negligible left/right bezels while the top/bottom bezels are quite prominent. The smartphone measures 158.1 x 74.9 x 9.5 mm and weighs in at 185 grams. The power button, volume rockers, and the dedicated GameBoost switch are present on the right side of the device while the left side accommodates the dual SIM slot. The 3.5 mm audio jack rests on the top and the USB Type-C port rests on the bottom.

    Display

    The Nubia Red Magic has a 5.99-inch Full HD LCD display with a 78.5% screen-to-body ratio. The display panel has a resolution of 2160 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 402 ppi. The screen has an aspect ratio of 18:9. The protect the device from scratches and shocks it gets Dinorex T2X-a glass.

    Processor And Operating System

    The Nubia Red Magic features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. The Snapdragon 835 is comprised of an Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 540 GPU. Out of the eight cores, four are clocked at 2.35 GHz and other four are clocked at 1.9 GHz.

    Camera And Storage

    The Nubia Red Magic has a f/2.0 aperture equipped 8 MP front facing camera and a f/1.7 aperture equipped 24 MP main rear camera. The smartphone can capture 2160p videos at 30fps from the rear camera and 1080p video at 30fps from the front camera. In terms of memory and storage, the Nubia Red Magic has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of inbuilt storage.

    Battery And Operating System

    The Nubia Red Magic is powered by a 3,800 mAh Lithium-Ion battery which supports fast charging up to 18 W. Unlike the global variant, the India specific model runs on 8.1 Oreo stock Android.

    Connectivity And Other Features

    The Red Magic supports dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0 and 802.11 ac Wi-Fi. The rear of the device has Red coloured mesh grills which act as the cooling vents for the Multi-Layer cooling technology that the smartphone has.

    Price And Availability

    The Nubia Red Magic is exclusively available on Amazon and carries a price tag of Rs 29,999.

    Nubia Red Magic Gaming Phone Giveaway! Click here to enter.

  • Xiaomi To Re-launch Poco F1 In China As Mi Play

    Xiaomi To Re-launch Poco F1 In China As Mi Play

    Xioami unveiled their sub-brand Poco earlier this year in India. The first smartphone that the company launched is the Poco F1. The smartphone was launched in the month of September. Due to its killer pricing and flagship level specifications, it was able to turn a lot of heads globally. The Poco F1 was initially launched in India and it carried a sub 20k price tag for the base variant. Previously there have been claims that the smartphone will carry the Xiaomi branding when it is launched globally.

    Mi Play Teaser

    Xiaomi is set to launch a new smartphone on the 24th of this month which will be called the Mi Play. The ‘Play’ name suggests that the smartphones will have a focus on gaming, entertainment, and such ‘fun’ activities. There are rumors which claim that the Poco F1, in fact, is the first Mi Play series smartphone.

    Poco F1/ Mi Play Tech Specifications

    Poco F1

    • Display: 6.18-inch LCD Full HD+ 2246 × 1080 pixels, 18.7:9 aspect ratio
    • Operating System: MIUI 10 Android 8.1 Oreo
    • Processor: Snapdragon 845
    • RAM: 6 GB/8 GB
    • Storage: 64 GB/128GB/256GB
    • Rear Cameras: 12 MP + 5 MP, Dual-LED Flash
    • Selfie Camera: 20 MP
    • Security: Rear Mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Face Unlock
    • Connectivity: Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5 .0 , GPS, USB Type-C
    • Battery: 4000mAh
    • Dimensions: 155.5 x 75.3 x 8.8 mm
    • Weight: 182 grams

    Also Read: Lenovo Z5s With Triple Rear Cameras Launched In China

    Although it is not yet official that the Poco F1 is the Mi Play, fortunately, we won’t have to wait for long as the latter will launch soon. It will be officially launched in China on 24th December 2018.

    You can also watch our review video of the Poco F1 aka Mi Play

  • Lenovo Z5s With Triple Rear Cameras Launched In China

    Lenovo Z5s With Triple Rear Cameras Launched In China

    Lenovo held a launch event in China where they announced the Z5 Pro GT and Lenovo Z5s smartphones. The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is a flagship level smartphone while the Z5s is targeted towards mid-range audience.

    Lenovo Z5s Design And Specifications

    The Lenovo Z5s has an all-glass front and rear build with a metal chassis. The smartphone measures 156.7 x 74.5 x 7.85 mm and weighs in at 172 grams. The left side of the smartphone houses the power button and the volume rockers while the bottom side is occupied by the 3.5 mm audio jack, loudspeaker grille and the USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer.

    The Lenovo Z5s has a 6.3-inch display with a small waterdrop notch up top which houses the 16 MP front-facing selfie camera. The display has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The rear of the smartphone has a gradient coloured glass panel which harbors the triple camera setup and fingerprint sensor. The rear camera setup consists of 16 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP sensors and a dual LED flash. The smartphone can also capture 2160p videos from the rear cameras and 1080p videos from the front camera.

    Under the hood, the Lenovo Z5s packs the Octa-Core Snapdragon 710 CPU which has a turbo frequency of 2.2 GHz. The smartphone is available in two RAM + ROM configurations which are as follows:

    • 4 GB + 64 GB
    • 6 GB + 128 GB

    The smartphone also supports memory expandability up to 256 GB via a microSD card. It is powered by a 3,300 mAh battery which supports 15W fast charging. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone supports dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac W-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. The smartphone also gets a P2i coating which allows it to survive accidental spillovers.

    Price And Availability

    Also Read: Lenovo Z5 Pro GT With Snapdragon 855 Announced In China

    The Lenovo Z5s is available in three colours which are Starry Gray, Titanium Crystal Blue, and Honey Love Orange. The smartphone will go on sale in China starting 24th December and the price of different variants of the smartphone is as follows:

    • 4 GB + 64 GB – 1398 Yuan (around Rs 14,400)
    • 6 GB + 128 GB – 1598 Yuan (around Rs 16,500)
    • 6 GB + 128 GB (Zhu Yilong custom edition) – 1998 Yuan (around Rs 20,600)
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