Xiaomi Mi 7 and Mi 7 Plus May Launch Simultaneously

The Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform was officially unveiled by Qualcomm in the previous week. It goes without saying that the forthcoming flagship phones releasing in 2018 will be fueled by Snapdragon 845. The Xiaomi Mi 7 is expected to be the first Snapdragon 845 phone by a Chinese firm. Fresh information claims that Xiaomi will be launching the Mi 7 in large and small sizes and both of them would be hitting the market simultaneously.

This year Xiaomi had launched 5.15-inch Xiaomi Mi 6 flagship. Soon after the launch of Mi 6, the rumor mill was speculating that the Chinese firm would be releasing Mi 6 Plus too at some point this year. It is speculated that the company could not launch it because of the lack of Snapdragon 835 chipset. However, the Chinese company is pegged to unveil Mi 7 as well as Mi 7 Plus next year.

The Mi 7 is expected to arrive with a 5.65-inch display whereas the Mi 7 Plus may house a large 6.01-inch screen. Both the phones are rumored to support 18:9 aspect ratio. The Mi 7 may include a battery of 3,200mAh capacity whereas the larger Mi 7 Plus may feature a 3,500mAh battery. Both the phones are likely to arrive with metal and glass combination design. These smartphones are also rumored to support wireless charging.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus are available on Oppomart, start at $139

The Snapdragon 845 chipset and 6 GB of RAM are likely to be driving force for both phones. These smartphones are expected to house dual rear cameras featuring Sony IMX380 and IMX350 sensors. The photography experience on the Mi 7 duo will be enriched through AI.

Since Xiaomi is expected to receive adequate stock of Snapdragon 845 for Mi 7 and Mi 7 Plus, it may not have any problem in making both phones available for purchase at the same time. Hence, the Mi 7 and Mi 7 Plus may debut together with 2,699 Yuan (~$408) and 2,999 Yuan (~$453) pricing in March next year.

Do you think that the Chinese company will release two variants of Mi 7 next year? What is your opinion on the rumored specifications of the Xiaomi Mi 7 duo? Share us your views by adding your comments below.

Xiaomi unveils 18:9 screen-clad Redmi 5, Redmi 5 Plus; know specs, features

                 Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus

Xiaomi has unveiled the next generation Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus with future-inspired 18:9 ultra-wide screen aspect ratio in China. The budget smartphone sports metal unibody design and boots Android-based MIUI 9 operating system out of the box.

In terms of specifications, the Redmi 5 sports a 5.7-inch screen of HD+ resolution. The device becomes the first budget smartphone from the stable of Xiaomi to sport 18:9 aspect ratio, which reduces the bezels size and accommodates larger display in compact body with fingerprint scanner housed at the back. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 450 SoC, an octa-core processor build on 14nm FinFET technology.

In terms of imaging, the Redmi 5 sports a 12-megapixel sensor on the back with 1.25 micron pixels and a 5 MP front-facing camera for selfies. The Redmi 5 houses a 3,300mAh battery, which the company claims to offer 12 days of standby time. The phone will be available in two storage and RAM variants – 16GB/2GB and 32GB/3GB.

On the other hand, the Redmi 5 Plus sports a 5.99-inch FullHD+ display in 18:9 aspect ratio. The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC, which is coupled with Adreno 506 GPU. Tthe Redmi 5 Plus houses a 5 MP sensor on the front assisted with LED flash and a 12MP sensor with LED flash on the back. The phone houses a 4,000 mAh battery that the company claims to offer up to 17 days of standby time. The phone will be offered in two storage and RAM variants – 32GB/3GB and 64GB/4GB.

In terms of pricing, the Redmi 5 costs CNY 799 for the base variant that translates to approximately Rs 7,500 in Indian currency. The Redmi 5 Plus, on the other hand, costs CNY 999 for the base variant that translates to Rs 9,600 in Indian currency.

Though the company did not reveal India launch timeline, the devices are expected to be launched in India by early next year.

Nokia 9 to Launch on January 19 Alongside the Nokia 8 (2018): Report

Highlights

HMD Global is rumoured to be hosting an event in China on January 19

Nokia 9 to said to be the showstopper at the China event

Price details of the next Nokia flagship also surfaced online

After some leaks and rumours, it is now reported that HMD Global is hosting an event in China on January 19 to formally unveil the Nokia 9. The Finnish company is said to showcase the Nokia 8 (2018) in addition to its next flagship model at the Chinese event. Last month, we saw a protective case of the Nokia 9 listed online that revealed its entire build.

Chinese site MyDrivers reported that the Nokia 9 and the next-generation Nokia 8 both will have customised experience for the Chinese market. This suggests that the handsets may not have Google services and will instead come with some local counterparts. Also, HMD is likely to offer a custom ROM on both the smartphones to match the preferences of Chinese customers.

In addition to unearthing the announcement schedule, MyDrivers has leaked a screenshot that appears to detail the prices of the Nokia 9. The leaked screenshot shows that the Nokia 9 with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage will go on sale in China for CNY 3,699 (approximately Rs. 36,000), whereas its other version with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage will be available for CNY 4,199 (roughly Rs. 40,900).

If we believe some ongoing rumours, the Nokia 9 will feature a 5.5-inch QHD display and would have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. The protective case of the smartphone that was spotted on Amazon UK pointed at a curved-glass display, similar to the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. The case also suggested that handset would have a back-facing fingerprint scanner and a dual-camera setup. Further, the smartphone is expected to have USB Type-C port and is likely to run Android Oreo out-of-the-box.

Similar to the Nokia 9, the Nokia 8 (2018) is likely to come with a Snapdragon 835 SoC and the latest Android Oreo experience. HMD Global started rolling out an Oreo update for its 2017 Nokia 8 last month. That new version upgraded the smartphone with a list of features such as Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, notification dots, and an enhanced Settings menu. It also included the November security patch.

Ultimate 2018 flagships: iPhone X (2018), iPhone 9, Galaxy Note 9, OnePlus 6, Xiaomi Mi 7 and more

                      Samsung Galaxy S8

2017 was an eventful year for smartphone manufacturing companies with the release of several flagships including the Google Pixel 2, iPhone X, iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S8, OnePlus 5T, Xiaomi Mi 6, HTC U11, Sony Xperia XZ1, LG G6. Well, it appears like 2018 will be bigger and more exciting with the successors of these handsets expected to see the light of day in the coming months.

There are several premium handsets expected to be released in 2018 and they include the iPhone X successor, Samsung Galaxy Note 9, iPhone 9, Galaxy S9, OnePlus 6, Xiaomi Mi 7, Google Pixel 3, HTC U12, Sony Xperia XZ2, LG G7 and Nokia 9.

Here are details of ultimate 2018 flagships:

Apple's iPhone X (2018), iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus

The iPhone X (2018) could be named iPhone X2 or iPhone Xs or iPhone XI or any other name but what is almost certain is that it may come in the last quarter of 2018 like its predecessor. Apple fans will be expecting many innovative features in the device.

The iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus, successors of the 2017 versions, are also expected to be announced along with the iPhone X successor in September next year.

The new iPhone X is pictured at the Apple Store Marche Saint-Germain in Paris, France, November 3, 2017.REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9+

Samsung announced the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in February this year but reports have claimed that its successors – Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ — will be announced at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show 2018 (CES 2018), which is scheduled to start on January 9.

Sony Xperia flagship

Like in the past, Sony may announce new products at the CES 2018. The Japanese company is expected to announce its flagship, the successor of Xperia XZ1 dubbed as Xperia XZ2.

LG G7

LG launched its flagship G6 at the Mobile World Congress event in February this year but reports have claimed that it might unveil its successor G7 at the upcoming CES 2018. The company has scheduled a press conference a day before the event, thus sparking off speculations of an early launch.

Xiaomi Mi 7

The Chinese technology giant is tight-lipped on its upcoming flagship dubbed as the Xiaomi Mi 7 but rumours have it that it will come in the first quarter of 2018. It holds some waters as the Mi 6 was released in April this year.

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HTC U12

The Taiwanese smartphone maker released the HTC U11 in June this year. It has the best camera rating from DxOMark until handsets like iPhone 8, iPhone X, Google Pixel 2 and Galaxy Note 8 took over it. Now, all eyes are on its successor dubbed as the HTC 12, which may come around the same time as its predecessor.

OnePlus 6

OnePlus 5 is a good device with impressive features but priced aggressively but its successor OnePlus 5T received a backlash as it is almost identical to its predecessor except for the bigger screen, aspect ratio, and slight improvement in camera. So, all eyes are on the upcoming OnePlus 6 which is expected to be released in the first half of next year.

Google Pixel 2 as seen on Play StoreGoogle                                Play Store

Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL

Google's current flagship Pixel 2 and its bigger sibling Pixel 2 XL are one of the best mobile phones released this year. They boast of the latest technology in the market, especially camera. Now, all eyes will be on their successors which could be dubbed as Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. The handsets will be expected in the last quarter of 2018.

Nokia 9

There was so much hype around the Nokia 8 before its release but the focus has now shifted to Nokia 9 as it is apparent that it will be the Finnish company's ultimate flagship. Reports have claimed that the upcoming device will be unveiled in the first quarter of 2018, perhaps in January.

6 Unknown facts you need to know before you buy the iPhone X

The phone was released on November 3, 2017. This iPhone marks the device’s tenth anniversary, with “X” being the symbol. Apple launch is an exciting one, but the hype around the brand’s new iPhone X has been massive.

The device, which Apple the future of the smartphone, has a completely new design from previous iPhone models most noticeably a larger screen with an absent home button, but more on that later and features impressive elements like Face ID and Animojis. It’s also the most expensive iPhone yet, starting at $1,319 for the base model.Since the announcement people have been anxiously waiting for consumer and journalist reviews to see if the phone really is worth.

These are the things you need to know before you buy iPhone X:

Without the home button, you’ll need to relearn all your gestures. Life without a home button is an adjustment.Being without the home button isn’t bad at all, it just takes a bit of time to get used.

If you have an app open and want to get to the home screen, you simply swipe up from the bottom. Since you’re now accessing your home screen by swiping up from the bottom, you now have to swipe down from the top right corner to access your control center. You no longer just use the power button to turn your phone off. you’ll need to press both the power button and the volume down button until the “Slide to Power Off” feature shows up. Don’t continue to hold it down, however, otherwise, the Emergency SOS will activate. This is where things get complicated. To force reset your phone, you’ll need to press the volume up button, then the volume down button, then press and hold the power button until the Apple logo appears.

Facial recognition takes trust, but once your iPhone X earns it, you’re bound to fall in love.

The unlocking of the phone is easier with Face ID, but the first few times, It was slightly alarmed that it just opened without putting in a passcode.Your Face ID is also required to get full previews of notifications on your home screen when your phone is locked.

The screen is beautiful but bit annoying

No home button means a lot more retail space for screen time on your phone. However, the Apple sensor can sometimes get in the way.

Animojis is fun but totally unnecessary

It was pretty entertaining and fun but it seems not necessary all the time.

Selfie Portrait mode

Taking selfies on the iPhone X is a religious experience. Portrait Mode. This incredible feature — which makes basically every photo you take look fantastic by using this you can determine which parts of your shot need to be focused, and which can be a little blurry.

Portrait Lighting provides you with four different preset auto-filters that make changes to the lighting and color of your shot, which often totally removes the need for most basic edits.

Battery life is good

This strong feature phone of Huawei will launch in India

Chinese smartphone giant Huawei may be struggling with Samsung and Apple to become the top smartphone vendor in the world. There are no two opinions in Huawei's new smartphone that can be very successful in its ambition. Huawei is still seen as an external company, especially in the US, but its new flagship Mate 10 series can change the game for the smartphone company.

Huawei is going to launch its new smartphone Huawei Mate 10 Pro in January 2018 next year. The company claims that after purchasing this phone, you will not necessarily have another power bank. And there will be no need to charge again and again. Battery backup of this phone may be good because it has a 4,000 mAh non-removable battery with quick charging feature.

Huawei Mate 10 Pro Features and Prices

It is good to talk about the features of this mobile. This phone is equipped with dual glass and metal body. The Matte 10 Pro has Hasilicon Kirin 970 Octa-core processor, 6 GB RAM and 128 GB ROMs. It operates on Android's latest OS Android 8.0 (Oreo). There is a 20MP + 12MP dual primary camera, it has a dual LED dual tone flash, 2x lossless zoom, phase detection and laser autofocus. The front camera is 8 megapixels, with better features such as beauty, phase detection. The size of the phone is 6 inches, the display resolution is 1080 x 2160 pixels and with the corning Gorilla Glass. Speaking of its sensor, it has fingerprint (real-mounted), oxyelromater, gyro, proximity, barometer and compass. There can be two nano SIMs in it. This phone will be available in 4 colors, Blue, Gray, Pink and Gold. After the launch of Mate 10 Pro, it will be Rs 55,990.

Reliance Jio has a new offer where it is giving 1GB data per day for 28 days. The new tariff plan is priced at Rs 199.

Reliance Jio has introduced a special unlimited monthly plan of Rs 199.

Reliance Jio has a new offer where it is giving 1GB data per day for 28 days. The new tariff plan is priced at Rs 199.
However, the unbelievable plan comes with a pinch of salt. You can avail the offer only if you buy the latest Xiaomi Redmi 5A smartphone. Xiaomi had launched the Redmi 5A smartphone in India on Thursday and Reliance Jio has offered a huge discount on it. While, the Redmi 5A has been priced at Rs 5999 and Rs 7999 depending on storage variants, the company is offering a Rs 1000 discount for its first 5 million buyers. Meanwhile, Reliance Jio has also come up with a new offer where it is offering a cashback of Rs 1000 on the purchase of the Redmi 5A.

After the launch, Manu Kumar Jain, Xiaomi India Managing Director, noted that there is a Jio cashback offer, especially for the Redmi 5A. He tweeted: “All #Redmi5A users now avail an additional cashback of Rs 1,000 cashback through @reliancejio ‘Better Together Offer’!” Under the offer, the Xiaomi Redmi 5A along with the Jio discount will come at an effective price of Rs 3,999.

Additionally, Jio has introduced a special unlimited monthly plan of Rs 199. The network is providing free voice, unlimited data (1GB daily), unlimited SMS and Jio apps. It has a validity period of 28 days. Under the Jio offer, users will have to get 10 recharges done on their Jio number to get ten Rs 100 cashback, equating to a total of Rs 1000.

If you do not wish to buy the phone, Reliance Jio has several 1GB per day plans and the prices start at Rs 309. The Rs 309 Jio plan has a validity period of 49 days, Rs 399 plan has 70 days, Rs 459 plan has 84 days, and Rs 499 plan has 91 days.

Meanwhile, The Xiaomi Redmi 5A will be available from December 7. You will be able to buy the phone from the company website Mi.com, Mi Home stores, and Flipkart. The phone will be sold in brick-and-mortar shops as well. You can find the Redmi 5A in Xiaomi’s offline partners, Mi prefered partners and other retail partners.

Xiaomi Redmi 5A specifications: The Redmi 5A has a 5 inch HD screen with 720×1280 resolution and 296ppi pixel density. The Xiaomi Redmi 5A features the quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset clocked at 1.4GHx. The smartphone comes in two storage variants: 2GB RAM and 16GB memory, and 3GB and 32GB internal memory. In terms of storage, the Redmi 5A has 16GB of inbuilt memory and can be expanded using a microSD card upto 128GB. The phone comes with Android OS and has MIUI 9 running on top, and does not sport a fingerprint sensor. The Xiaomi Redmi 5A is a dual-SIM mobile and is fueled by a 3,000mAh battery. This seems to be a downgrade from the previous model. In terms of camera, the Redmi 5A has a 13-megapixel camera at the back and a 5-megapixel selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture.

FREE 100 GB 4G data, Jio Dhamaka, new offer

New Delhi, Nov 15 With the aim to strengthen its position in the Indian smartphone market, Chinese player Gionee India on Wednesday launched "M7 Power" for Rs 16,999 that comes with edge-to-edge display and a unique 3D photo feature.

The device with 13MP rear camera, 8MP front camera and a massive 5000mAh battery will be available across retail stores from November 25.

The 6-inch device can be pre-booked on Amazon between November 17-November 24.

"'M7 Power' is another intuitive product which, in the true sense, is a device that promises to empower users with superior quality and seamless experience with many firsts to its credit -- from the 3D photo concept to a FullView infinity display," David Chang, Global Sales Director, Gionee India, told reporters here.

Chang, who is now leading the India operations for the brand, wants Gionee to become one of the top five smartphones in the country in 2018. The company has a customer base of 1.25 crore in India with an over 6 per cent market share.

The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Octa-core Processor and paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM that is expandable up to 256GB.

Housing Amigo 5.0 (Android 7.0 Nougat) operating system, the device allows users to split screen, making it possible to juggle different activities on one screen at one time.

"M7 Power" also offers Private Space 2.0, fingerprint security and app lock to fully protect the user's security.

Gionee India has also joined hands with Reliance Jio and PayTm for exciting offers.

New or existing Jio Customers who purchase M7 POWER will get 10GB data each month, for a period of 10 months on any data recharge of Rs 309 and above.

"Gionee has strategically decided to tap on its power to create smart products with exclusive features, especially customised and localised for our growing consumer base in India," Chang added.

Gionee M7 Power is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 octa-core processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.

As expected, Chinese smartphone player Gionee on Wednesday launched ‘M7 Power’ in India with edge-to-edge display and a unique 3D photo feature.

The Gionee M7 Power is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 octa-core processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, which is expandable up to 256GB via microSD card.

The M7 Power features a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera. It comes with a massive 5000mAh battery.

“‘M7 Power’ is another intuitive product which, in the true sense, is a device that promises to empower users with superior quality and seamless experience with many firsts to its credit — from the 3D photo concept to a FullView infinity display,” David Chang, Global Sales Director, Gionee India, told reporters here.

Gionee M7 Power full specifications

The Gionee M7 Power is priced at Rs. 16,999 in India. It comes in Gold color with laser-engraved finish, Black and Dark Blue colors with laser-drilled finish. It will be available starting November 25. Pre-order begins November 17 through Amazon.

Pre=booking customers will get one-time screen replacement warranty for 6-month period. Gionee India has also partnered with Reliance Jio and PayTm for exciting offers. It comes with 10GB extra data from Jio per month for 10 months on recharge of Rs. 309 and above, for all new or existing Jio customers who purchase M7 Power.

“Gionee has strategically decided to tap on its power to create smart products with exclusive features, especially customised and localised for our growing consumer base in India,” Chang added.

128 GB super dual camera smartphone at shocking price..

Dubai, Nov 15: China-based Transsion Holdings on Tuesday joined the race vis-a-vis devices with edge-to-edge display and dual-camera system with the unveiling of Infinix 'Zero 5' with 6GB RAM and 64GB interanl storage at Rs 17,999 and 'Zero 5 Pro' with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM at Rs 19,999.

The phone comes with a primary camera with 12MP wide-angle lens and 13MP telephoto lens.

There is a 16MP selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture and flash.

"The Zero series, at large, has been our flagship product globally. India continues to be a significant market for us. Now, with the launch of our flagship and our foray into noise-cancellation headphones would be a vital step in our growth story in India," Benjamin Jiang, Global Head, Infinix, told reporters here.

The device features 5.98-inch full HD LTPS JDI display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top.

It runs the company's latest XOS 3.0 operating system (OS) based on Android Nougat.

A 2.6GHz octa-core Helio P25 processor powers 'Zero 5'.

The device is powered by a 4350mAh battery that comes with fast-charging technology.

Infinix also introduced wireless noise-cancellation headphones -- Quiet 2 at Rs 2,499 and Quiet X at Rs 6,999.

"We believe the launch of Zero5 along with the Quiet Series headsets will support our aim to enter the league of Top 5 online smartphones brands by the end of 2018," said Anish Kapoor, CEO, Infinix India, in a statement here.

Transsion Holdings debuted the Infinix brand in India with Note 4 and Hot 4 Pro smartphones in India in the budget segment.

Here’s how you can get Samsung Galaxy S7 at Rs 5000

The Samsung Galaxy S7 was among top flagship devices for the year 2016 and was launched at Rs 48,900.

NEW DELHI: The price at which the E-commerce giant Flipkart is offering Samsung Galaxy S7, is literally sweeping Samsung lovers off their feet. In the Samsung mobile fest that Flipkart is running, Galaxy S7 is available at an effective price of Rs. 4,990.

If you’re willing to exchange your old phone and are ready to shell out five thousand bucks , then Samsung’s last year’s biggy Galaxy S7 can be yours and we are not even kidding. We’ll tell you how.

The much coveted handset that is originally priced at Rs. 46,000 is being offered at a discounted price of Rs.29,990. That means an initial discount of Rs. 16,000 is being offered by the website. And if you’ve an old phone that you’re willing to trade, it’s a win-win for you. The website is offering Rs.25,000 in exchange of particular phones, further reducing the already discounted price to Rs. 4,990.

Like all the good things that live short the deal is valid only for three days from November 6 to November 8. Also, one person can order only one unit.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 was among top flagship devices for the year 2016 and was launched at Rs 48,900. The company had introduced the first dual pixel camera on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge smartphones last year, delivering brighter and sharper images even in low light.

The device is IP68 water and dust resistant and has advanced cameras for high-quality images. It runs on an Octa core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.6GHz Quad), 64 bit processor and has a 4GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S7 has a 2560 X 1440 (534ppi) 5.1-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display with Dual Pixel 12-megapixel (F1.7) rear and 5-megapixel (F1.7) cameras.

Smartphone with Dual cameras at a budget price Rs 5,000

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LEAGOO launched its Budget-range smartphone. LEAGOO KIICAA POWER comes with the best hardware and software features with the best camera performance.

The LEAGOO KIICAA POWER has a 5.0-inch HD IPS LCD touchscreen display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels at a PPI of 294 pixels per inch. The cost of the LEAGOO KIICAA POWER in India starts from around Rs 5,000. LEAGOO KIICAA POWER is powered by a Quad-core MediaTek MT6580 processor which is clocked at 1.3 GHz and coupled with 2GB of RAM. LEAGOO KIICAA POWER comes with 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded via a microSD card up to 32GB. LEAGOO KIICAA POWER has an 8+5 MP Dual rear camera and a 5 MP front-facing camera for selfies.

The LEAGOO KIICAA POWER runs on Android Nougat 7.0 operating system. LEAGOO KIICAA POWER is powered by a 4000mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery. The Connectivity options of LEAGOO KIICAA POWER include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB OTG, 3G. The LEAGOO KIICAA POWER also has a fingerprint scanner at the back of the device which unlocks the phone easily by using fingerprint ID. Sensors on the phone include a Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor.

Xiaomi Mi 6 Gets 4GB RAM Variant Ahead of Singles' Day Sale

Highlights

Mi 6 4GB RAM variant launched in China

It has been launched at CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 23,500)

Earlier, Mi 6 only came in 6GB RAM versions

Xiaomi has unveiled an all-new variant of the Mi 6 ahead of the Singles' Day sale. The new 4GB RAM variant has been announced for the Chinese market. It has been launched at CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 22,500) and will be going on sale on Saturday, November 11 (11/11) as part of Singles' Day sale. Interested buyers in China can head to the company's Xiaomi online store and pre-book a unit ahead of Singles' Day sale.

The flagship Xiaomi Mi 6 was launched earlier this year in a 6GB RAM configuration. To refresh, the company had unveiled three variants at different price points: Mi variant with 64GB storage and 6GB RAM was launched at CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 23,500), while the model with 128GB storage and 6GB RAM was priced at CNY 2,899 (roughly Rs. 27,000); both variants come in Black, White and Blue colour options. A ceramic variant was also launched at CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 28,000) and came with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Apart from RAM difference, the new Mi 6 4GB RAM variant comes with identical specifications to the original.

Some of the highlights of the Mi 6 include the premium 3D glass design, powerful Snapdragon 835 processor, 6GB of RAM, and dual rear cameras.

The Mi 6 flagship smartphone packs an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC clocked at 2.45GHz coupled with Adreno 540 GPU. The Xiaomi Mi 6 display measures 5.15-inch diagonally and sports full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) resolution. Its maximum brightness is 600 nits, but the brightness can be reduced automatically down to as low as 1 nit to reduce eye-strain. Xiaomi Mi 6 camera features the dual camera setup at the back. It sports dual 12-megapixel rear cameras, a setup reminiscent of the iPhone 7 Plus. The phone features a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and another 12-megapixel telephoto camera for 2x lossless zoom. With 3350mAh battery, Xiaomi Mi 6 has features such as front-firing dual speakers, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-SIM support (4G + 4G/ 3G/ 2G), 8-megapixel front camera with 1080p video capture at 30fps, and slo-mo videos.

Gionee M7 Power India Launch Set for November 15, Sports 5000mAh Battery

Highlights

Gionee's M7 Power sports 18:9 display

It is set to launch in India on November 15

It was launched in China at CNY 1,999

Chinese handset manufacturer Gionee has started sending media invites for the launch of its M7 Power smartphone in India. The company will unveil the Gionee M7 Power on November 15. The company started teasing the India launch of the handset last week. Gionee's M7 Power was launched initially in China alongside premium Gionee M7. Two of the biggest highlights of the Gionee M7 Power are its large 5000mAh battery and a display with 18:9 aspect ratio.

The Gionee M7 Power was launched in China at CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 20,000), and can be expected to be priced similarly in the Indian market. The company is expected to bring Gionee M7 Power in Blue, Black, and Gold colours.

The upcoming Gionee M7 Power is widely expected to compete against some recently unveiled smartphones like Oppo F5 and Vivo V7+.

Look at the specifications, the Gionee M7 Power features a 6-inch 18:9 FullView display and comes with a 720x1440 pixels screen resolution. It is powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core Snapdragon 435 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage. The smartphone supports expandable storage via microSD card (up to 256GB). It runs Amigo OS 5.0 based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat and supports hybrid dual-SIM cards.

The smartphone sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, and PDAF. There's also an 8-megapixel front camera. The M7 Power is its 5000mAh battery which also supports fast charging. The handset sports a fingerprint sensor at the back.

OnePlus 5T leaked in full on Reddit and Twitter

OnePlus 5T leaks today seem to have spilled all the beans – specs, photos, and the whole lot. This next-gen smartphone seems to be similar to its predecessor without being nearly as much of a 1:1 comparable device as the 3T was to the 3. Here, OnePlus seems to have given the device the boost it needs not just on the inside, but in its display and around the edges, as well.

Today leaks were provided by Dejii as well as the OnePlus Report community Twitter (unofficial), as well as recent leaks from a variety of sources – all listed in the timeline below this article. They include full specifications as well as the clearest look yet we've gotten of this OnePlus 5T smartphone. The photo – if it's important to anyone behind the scenes – seems to originate in Germany – UPDATE: Apparently some, if not all, of the photos from Germany come from Sarai Griffin.

SEE TOO: OnePlus 5 Review : worth the price hike

This smartphone's leaked specs – not necessarily official, we'll see – include a pair of high-powered cameras at the back on this smartphone and a single (also powerful) camera up front. All camera sensors on this smartphone seem to be Sony IMX-branded, which generally means they're going to be fairly reliable. The backside pair of cameras also has dual LED flash in full effect.

The only difference between the cameras on this device and those of the 5 are in the “Secondary” image sensor, which now has an aperture of f/1.7 instead of f/2.6. This image sensor is now an IMX 376K instead of IMX 350. As such, image quality might be just a tiny bit better – we'll see.

The frontside display is listed today as 6.01-inches AMOLED with a resolution of 1080p FHD+ (Full High Definition Plus) (that's 1080 x 2160 pixels for a pixels per inch total of 401). This smartphone's display has an aspect ratio of 18:9, and its display is covered by a pane of 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The amount of pixels in this device's display will be roughly the same per inch as its predecessor – that had 1080 x 1920, with a shorter display. Longer display, more pixels, same PPI (401).

As you'll see at the head of this article, an image from Juan Pablo shows the OnePlus 5 compared to the OnePlus 5T with dimensions basically matching those we're seeing this afternoon in leaked documents. The corners there might be a bit more curved than they are in the real deal – but still, it's a decent point of reference. That set of renders shows the difference in display on these two devices is significant – especially given the dimensions of the smartphone, which are less than a millimeter different in all directions.

Above you'll see additional images of specs as well as phone images (if any more appear between now and launch time. This smartphone is set to be revealed and up for sale SOON. Stick around as we get our hands on the real deal for review, soon!

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s Image Leaks, Shows an iPhone X-Like Notch

Highlights

Mi MIX 2s believed to be Mi MIX 2's upgrade

Alleged Mi MIX 2s leaked with an iPhone X-like notch

The smartphone said to sport bezel-less display

Xaiomi may have already started working on its third-generation Mi MIX edge-to-edge display smartphone. If a new image surfaced online is to be believed then the next Mi MIX smartphone will sport an iPhone X-like notch. Chinese Twitter equivalent Weibo has some images purportedly claiming to show the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s which can be expected to be an upgrade of some sort to the current Mi MIX 2 smartphone. The shared images show the alleged handset in the wild and tip a notch at the top of the handset - just like the infamous notch on the iPhone X.

The leaked images further tip that the next Mi MIX smartphone will retain the highlight of the series which is bezel-less smartphone. Much like the iPhone X, the notch at the top, however, looks weird. The leaked images hint that the alleged Mi MIX 2s will include the sensors, earpiece, and front camera in the notch at the top. Unfortunately, there's no information on the anticipated Mi MIX 2s handset at the moment. The leaked images were posted on Weibo, and were first picked up by GSM Arena.

With Apple jumping into the bezel-less bandwagon with its iPhone X, and other companies like Samsung with its Galaxy S8 as well as other devices like Essential Phone, we can expect the edge-to-edge displays play major role in upcoming smartphones. It's a little surprising Xiaomi would take this route however. While many of its designs arguably copy Apple shamelessly, it has taken great pride in pointing out the innovative design of the Mi MIX series. At its launch events, both in China and India, the company also spoke about how it avoided the notch on its smartphone with decisions like an ultrasonic proximity sensor, the 'hidden sound-guided speaker', and of course, the front facing camera being placed on the bottom lip of the smartphone.

Of course, as with all rumours and leaks, we advise readers to take the above information about the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s with a pinch of salt, as Xiaomi has yet to make any announcements about its new flagship smartphone and the credibility of the sources cannot be independently verified.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, the premium bezel-less smartphone from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, is currently on sale in some markets including India. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 price in India is Rs. 35,999. One of the biggest highlights of the Mi MIX 2 is its 5.99-inch full-HD (1080x2160 pixels) 18:9 display with a pixel density of 403ppi and a DCI-P3 colour gamut.