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Monday, September 7th, 2020
Xiaomi has launched its latest mid-range phone in Singapore. The POCO X3 Pro is targeted at young tech and gaming enthusiasts and will be available in Singapore from 9 September, 2020. Prices and promotions below.
POCO X3 NFC Mid-Range Phone from Xiaomi
Singapore is among the first batch of global markets to introduce the POCO X3 NFC.
The POCO X3 NFC debutes Qualcomm’s new 700-series 4G processor – Snapdragon 732G.
The mid-range phone lasts up to two days on one charge, thanks to the handset’s large 5,160mAh battery.
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2020
Galaxy Z Fold2 is the third folding smartphone/tablet hybrid from Samsung, following the Galaxy Fold and the Galaxy Z Flip. Available in Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze from 18 September, 2020, with pre-orders in early September. Prices TBA.
The latest member of the Galaxy Z line-up: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2.
Samsung first announced the Galaxy Z Fold2 during Galaxy Unpacked 2020 in early August, with a few details on the size of the two Infinity-O displays and the two colour options available.
Dress Up the Galaxy Z Fold2
Customised options will be available for users on Samsung.com in select markets with four distinct colors for the hinge: Metallic Silver, Metallic Gold, Metallic Red and Metallic Blue.
The Galaxy Z Fold2 Thom Browne Edition will be available for pre-order beginning September 1, 2020 in select markets with general availability on September 25.
In “Part 2” of Galaxy Unpacked 2020 today, Samsung has just showcased Galaxy Z Fold2 in full, including detailed product specifications, availability and pre-order dates.
Essentially, the Galaxy Z Fold2 gives the user a convertible smartphone/tablet hybrid – offering the compactness of a smartphone for personal communications usage, and the extended screen real-estate of a tablet should the need arise.
Check out the details of the Galaxy Z Fold2 from the press release below.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020
Xiaomi is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the launch of the Redmi 9C on Shopee on Sunday, 16 August. There will also be promotional discounts for Xiaomi devices from 14 – 21 August on Xiaomi’s Official Stores on Shopee and Lazada. Promotions below.
Xiaomi Redmi 9C to be launched for Singapore on Shopee on Sunday, 16 August.
The entry-level Redmi 9C will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 processor and feature a large 6.53-inch HD+ Dot Drop large display – good for gamers.
Prices for Redmi 9C
- Redmi 9C (2GB+32GB): S$159 (fr 16 August)
- Redmi 9C (3GB+64GB): S$179 (fr 23 August)
The smartphone has a 5000mAh (TYP) high-capacity battery, and 13-megapixel AI triple camera.
For those considering Xiaomi’s other smartphone models, or looking for a robot vacuum mop, gaming monitor or wireless earphones, check out below the 10th Anniversary sales on Xiaomi’s Official Store on Shopee.
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Wednesday, August 5th, 2020
Pre-orders / Registration of Interest for the Samsung Galaxy Note20 begins tomorrow at 10am (Singapore Time). Collection from 17 August. Prices and configurations below.
The five new devices which Samsung unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2020 a moment ago.
Samsung unveiled five gadgets during Galaxy Unpacked.
Singapore prices below (incl. GST). Note20 covers from S$38 – S$98.
- Galaxy Note20 (256GB)
- Note20: S$1,398
- Note20 5G: S$1,548
- Note20 Ultra 5G: S$1,898
- Galaxy Tab
- Tab S7 (11”, Wi-Fi/LTE): S$998–S$1298
- Tab S7+ (12.4”, Wi-Fi/5G): S$1,598/S$1,798
- Galaxy Watch3: S$648 – S$948
- Galaxy Buds Live: S$288
- Galaxy Z Fold2: S$TBA
More details below from Samsung on how to pre-order the Note20 in Singapore, as well as promotional bundles.
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Monday, August 3rd, 2020
Google has launched the Pixel 4a (S$499) which will be available online from 10 September. Pre-orders for the mid-tier smartphone in Singapore begins tomorrow.
The Pixel 4a has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G Mobile Platform, Titan M security module for on-device security, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage with an even bigger battery that lasts all day. To the right is a sneak peek at the Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5.
The Pixel 4a comes in Just Black with a 5.8-inch bezel-less, OLED display, with a 3.5mm headphone jack, increased storage space of 128GB and 6GB of RAM.
The Google Pixel 4a will ship with the following key features.
- The same camera features from the Pixel 4 – including Live HDR+ Night Sight with astrophotography, Portrait Mode, and Top Shot.
- Note that the Pixel 4a will not have the rear telephoto lens in the Pixel 4.
- A Recorder app which automatically transcribes speech and lets you search across your audio recordings.
- Longer battery life based on Adaptive Battery that adapts to the way users use their apps, and reduces power to apps that are rarely used.
- Live Caption for phone calls.
Together with the launch of the Pixel 4a comes the Pixel 4a knit fabric cases, which combine beauty, lightweight protection and recycled materials.
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Saturday, August 1st, 2020
Vivo will be launching their X50 series flagship smartphones in Singapore on 15 August. Together with the vivo X50 (S$799) and vivo X50 Pro 5G (S$1,099), the vivo TWS Earphone Neo (S$159) will also be launched.
The vivo X50 Pro 5G will be in Singapore in two weeks.
The X50 and X50 Pro 5G feature professional-grade camera technologies for mobile photography.
Availability
X50 in Frost Blue and Glaze Black will be priced at S$799, while the X50 Pro 5G in Alpha Grey will be priced at S$1099 (without contract).
The TWS Earphone Neo will be available at S$159, in two colours – Starry Blue and Moonlight White.
All will be available in Singapore on 15 August through M1, Singtel, StarHub, Online (Lazada, Shopee, Qoo10) and authorised retailers.
Stabilisation, night mode, zoom, and portrait technologies in the X50 series smartphones enable users to capture stable and high-quality images and videos in a wide range of scenarios.
X50 Pro 5G has one 32MP front camera and four cameras on the rear (48MP Main, 8MP Super Wide-Angle, 13MP Professional Portrait, and 8MP 5x Telescopic).
X50 Pro’s 5x Telescopic lens also supports 60x Hyper Zoom.
The wireless TWS Earphone Neo has a customised 14.2mm Moving-Coil Unit, promising a more powerful and full-bodied sound, as well as a bio-fiber composite diaphragm to enhance audio details.
More details below from the press release.
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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020
The 3rd-gen gaming smartphone series ships with the latest Snapdragon 865 Plus, 144Hz / 1ms AMOLED display and huge 6000mAh battery. Prices below.
Update (18 Sep, 2020):
The 12GB/512GB version of the ASUS ROG Phone 3 has debuted in Singapore today, at S$1,598.
Find out more about the one-year ROG Accidental Damage Protection Plan that’s exclusive to Singapore.
Featuring the uprated GameCool 3 cooling system, the ROG Phone 3 is engineered to deliver non-stop, ultrasmooth performance for the ultimate mobile gaming experience.
The series includes the flagship ROG Phone 3 and the ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition.
The ROG Phone 3 is the most powerful ROG Phone ever, using the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus 5G Mobile Platform with advanced 5G mobile communications and Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming capabilities.
Prices and more details below from the press release.
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Wednesday, July 15th, 2020
Xiaomi today announced new additions to their IoT-connected smart hardware range. The global online launch also included the presentation of Redmi 9, Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C.
The Mi Smart Band 5 is part of the slew of new smart IoT gadgets that Xiaomi launched globally.
The new smart products launched by Xiaomi include the following.
- Mi Smart Band 5
- Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2
- Mi Electric Scooter 1S
- Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic
- its first-ever Mi TV Stick
- Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34”
The local sales info and prices in Singapore of these smart devices will be announced when those products are available.
More details below from the press release.
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Wednesday, July 8th, 2020
Redmi 9 will be available from July 10 for S$218 (4GB + 64GB), at official Xiaomi stores on Lazada, Shopee and Qoo10, as well as through online and offline stores of Singtel, Authorised Mi Stores and other official offline retailers in Singapore.
Redmi 9 will be available in three color variants: Carbon Grey, Ocean Green, and Sunset Purple
The entry-level Redmi 9 touts major upgrades from its predecessor, including an all-purpose AI quad-camera set up, 6.53’’ FHD+ Dot Drop display, powerful chipset and edgy design.
Xiaomi boasts that the Redmi 9 is the first entry-level Redmi smartphone to feature an all-purpose quad-camera setup – able to take a quick snap, wide-angle group shot, close-up with details or portrait photos.
More details below from the press release.
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Friday, July 3rd, 2020
Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro will be available in Singapore on July 10 at S$899 for the 8GB+256GB variant.
Priced at S$899, the POCO F2 Pro ships with the Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform offering sustained peak performance, fast processing speeds, and a full-screen viewing experience.
Xiaomi is selling the POCO F2 Pro as “the Ultimate Flagship Killer” that’s tailored to tech enthusiasts, prioritising performance over frills.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 is currently the most powerful 5G processor on the market.
Fact sheet for the Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro. Click to enlarge.
Paired with a Kryo 585 octa-core chip processor and Adreno 650 GPU, both offer 25% improved performance over their predecessors, promising performance for constantly connected users.
The powerful SoC is complimented with ultra high-speed LPDDR5 RAM and the latest UFS 3.1 storage, fast read-and-write capabilities for smooth operations.
With LiquidCool Technology 2.0, POCO F2 Pro sports the largest vapor chamber available on the market, along with multiple stacks of graphite and graphene.
This solution keeps the device cool, especially the SoC and the surface of the phone, and sustains peak performance even under heavy activity loads.
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