Honor View 10 registration now open on Amazon India

Huawei sub-brand Honor introduced the Honor View 10 flagship at an event in London earlier this month, and confirmed that the phone will launch in several countries including India in January.

And now ahead of local launch, Honor has started taking registrations of the View 10 on Amazon India. Currently there is just 'Notify me' option on Amazon India. The sale is expected to start on January 8. 

Honor View 10 features and specifications
The Honor View 10 comes with 5.9-inch Full HD+ full screen 18:9 display and is powered by octa-core Kirin 970 processor, which is aided by a dedicated NPU (neural processing unit) processor for enhanced A.I capabilities. The phone comes in three RAM/storage configurations: 4GB/64GB, 6GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB. However, it is not known which model will be available in India. The storage is expandable via microSD card.

It ships with dual-rear camera, that consists of a 16MP RGB sensor and 20MP monochrome sensor, and the cameras work in tandem with neural processing unit to offer real-time scene and object recognition functionality as well as automatically choose the best camera settings for any environment or focal point for enhanced photography experience. The rear camera also boasts f/1.8 aperture, LED flash, PDAF, CAF, and 4K video recording capabilities. The front facing unit houses 13MP f/2.0 camera sensor and feature A.I selfie portraits and face unlock.

The phone runs Android 8.0 based Emotion UI 8.0, and supports dual-SIMs (hybrid slot), 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, USB Type-C and NFC for connectivity. It is fueled by 3750mAh battery, and supports Super Charge fast charging technology that promises 0 to 50 percent charge in just 30 minutes. Color options are Midnight Black and Navy Blue.

At the time of global announcement, Honor revealed that the phone will cost 499 Euros (Rs. 38,000) in Europe. So in India, the pricing can be expected to be around Rs. 45,000. Apart from India the Honor View 10 will also release in the United States.

Huawei Enjoy 7S will launch outside of China as Huawei PSmart

Huawei released the Enjoy 7S, its latest mid-range smartphone in China last week. Now according to Evan Blass the Enjoy 7S will land in international market under a new moniker called Huawei PSmart. He also shared render of the phone.

Apart from the name change, the PSmart will carry the same design and specs sheet as Enjoy 7S.

So the PSmart will come  with 5.65-inch Full HD+ 18:9 display, octa-core Kirin 659 processor, 13MP+2MP dual rear cameras, 8MP selfie camera, 4G VoLTE, fingerprint scanner and 3000mAh battery.

It will run Android Oreo based EMUI 8.0 and will be offered in two RAM/Storage variants: 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB.

Unfortunately, there is no info on the launch date. In China the phone carries a price tag equivalent of $226/Rs, 14,500 for the 3GB/32GB model and $256/16,500 for the 4GB/64GB model. We can expect the PSmart to be priced aggressively in the international market. 

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Huawei MateBook D gets upgraded with 8th gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA MX150

Huawei has upgraded the MateBook D laptop in its home market of China with a more powerful processor and graphics card.

The new Matebook D's design is similar to its predecessor, but now offers NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics and can be configured with  8th-gen Intel Core i5 processor or an 8th-gen Intel Core i7.

The prices start at CNY 5188 ($790 | Rs. 50,000) for the base model featuring Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage. Then there is a model with Core i5, 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD+1TB HDD priced at CNY 5488 ($840 | Rs. 54,000). 

The top end model features Core i7 processor, 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD+1TB HDD, and will set you back by CNY 6688 ($1020 | Rs. 65,400).

All MateBook D models sports 15.6-inch Full HD display and promises up to 10 hours of mixed usage and up to 8.5 hours of video playback on a single charge.

The laptop runs Windows 10 and also includes 2 x USB 3.0 ports, a USB 2.0 port, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI port and Dolby Atmos Sound System.

The Huawei MateBook D is currently available for purchase in China.

Honor 9 Lite goes official with four cameras, Android Oreo

Huawei recently launched the Enjoy 7S in China with dual-rear camera, 18:9 display and more. And now the company's sub-brand Honor has unveiled a new phone, which is downgraded version of Honor 9: Honor 9 Lite (referred as Honor 9 Youth Edition in China). The specs of Honor 9 Lite are almost same as Enjoy 7S, but the former gets dual selfie camera.

The Honor 9 Lite features 5.65-inch Full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio and 2.5D curved glass on top, and is powered by Huawei's in-house octa-core Kirin 659 processor that's further aided by Mali T830-MP2 GPU. It comes in  three RAM/storage variant: 3GB/32GB, 4GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB. The storage is further expandable via microSD card.

The camera department include 13MP+2MP rear camera assisted by an LED flash, while the front facing camera unit houses 13MP+2MP setup. The secondary 2MP sensor accompanying the primary 13MP sensor helps to capture depth information enhance bokeh and portrait imaging.

The phone runs Android Oreo based EMUI 8.0 and supports dual-SIMs, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth and WiFi. It is fueled by 3000mAh battery, and the rear panel houses a fingerprint scanner.

Coming to the pricing, the 3GB/32GB Honor 9 Lite has been priced at CNY 1199 (Rs. 12,000 | $ 182), the 4GB/32GB model is priced CNY 1499 (Rs. 14,500 | $227) and the top 4GB/64GB model carries a price tag of CNY 1799 (Rs. 17,500 | $273). 

The Honor 9 Lite will go on sale in China starting December 26 in Navy Blue, Seagull Gray, Magic Nightfall and Pearl White. It will also be released in 14 international market including India, Russia and UK.

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Huawei Enjoy 7S with 18:9 display, dual-cameras, Android Oreo announced

As expected, Huawei has announced Enjoy 7S, the company's latest mid-range phone in China. Just like recent Huawei and Honor devices, the Enjoy 7S also boasts a large screen with 18:9 display surrounded by minimal bezels, all-metal unibody design and dual-camera setup.

The Huawei Enjoy 7S features 5.65-inch Full HD+ (2160 x 1080 pixels) display and is powered by octa-core Kirin 659 processor. It runs Android Oreo based EMUI 8.0 and comes in two RAM/Storage variants: 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB. The storage is expandable via microSD card.

For photography, it ships with dual rear camera consisting of 13MP primary shooter and a secondary 2MP shooter, accompanied by an LED flash. The selfie camera at the front is an 8MP shooter.

In terms of connectivity, there's 4G VoLTE, dual-SIMs (hybrid slot), WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. A 3000mAh battery runs the show. Other features include fingerprint scanner and Histen sound algorithm to deliver Hi-Fi sound output.

Coming to the pricing, the Enjoy 7S 3GB/32GB model has been priced at CNY 1499 ($226 | Rs. 14,500), while the 4GB/64GB will set you back by CNY 1699 ($256 | Rs. 16,500). It will be available for purchase in China starting December 22 in Black, Blue, Pink and Gold hues.

Honor 9 Lite with dual front & rear cameras, Android Oreo to be announced on December 21

Huawei will unveil a new budget phone, the Enjoy 7S in China on December 18. A few days later on December 21, Huawei's sub-brand Honor will also introduce a new budget phone called Honor 9 Lite in home country.

As with all China devices before release, the Honor 9 Lite has been certified by China's TENAA, and the specs and design is already known.

Interestingly the Honor 9 Lite will have the same specs as Enjoy 7S, but pack only 4GB RAM and include dual-front cameras (13MP+2MP). As a reminder, the Enjoy 7S is expected to come with 3GB/4GB RAM and single front camera. The design is also different, however, similar to Enjoy 7S, the Honor 9 Lite will also have minimal bezels on the sides of the display. The main design change is seen at the back.

Check out the specs of Honor 9 Lite listed by TENAA below:
5.65-inch Full HD+ (2160 x 1080 pixels) display with 18:9 aspect ratio
Octa-core Kirin 659 processor
4GB RAM
32GB/64GB storage (expandable via microSD card)
13MP + 2MP rear camera
13MP + 2MP front camera
Android Oreo based EMUI 8.0
Fingerprint scanner
Hybrid dual-SIM slots
4G VoLTE
3000mAh battery

The TENAA listing further reveals that Honor 9 Lite will arrive to the market in Black, White, Blue and Grey colors. We should know the price when the phone goes official next week. 

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Huawei Enjoy 7s specs and render leaked, to be announced on December 18

China's top smartphone maker Huawei has scheduled an event in home country on December 18 to launch a new phone, the Enjoy 7S. 

Ahead of the official unveiling the specs and design of the Enjoy 7S are no mystery. The phone was certified by TENAA revealing the features of the phone, meanwhile Evan Blass has also shared an official render of the phone, along with the specs.

As seen in the images, the Enjoy 7S will have a modern design, where the screen will take most of the front panel for higher screen-to-body ratio. It also features dual-camera and fingerprint scanner at the back.

In terms of specification, the Enjoy 7S will come with 5.65-inch Full HD+ display with 2160 x 1080p resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. It will be equipped with octa-core Kirin 659 processor, 3000mAh battery and come in two variants: 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB. 

For photography, it gets dual 13MP+2MP cameras at the rear and 8MP front facing camera for selfies. It runs Android Oreo based EMUI and includes support for microSD card, dual-SIMs (via hybrid solt), 4G VoLTE, WiFi and Bluetooth.

According to TENAA, the Enjoy 7S will be offered in Gold, Black and Gold hues. Since TENAA and Blass are reliable source for leaks, these are likely to be the final  specs of the phone. Next week we should know the pricing and availability.

Huawei Changxiang 7S (CX7S) - 5.65", 1080 x 2160 LCD (18:9), Kirin 659 octa core (4 x 2.36GHz + 4 x 1.7GHz), 3/32GB or 4/64GB, 13MP + 2MP / 8MP, 3000mAh, ~7.5mm thick, 143g, Android 8.0 Oreo + EMUI 8.0. pic.twitter.com/IY1YURS0qt

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) December 14, 2017

Deal: Honor 8 Pro, Honor 6X gets up to Rs. 4000 discount for a limited time

Honor has announced a price cut of up to Rs. 4000 on Honor 6X and Honor 8 Pro in India. This is a limited period offer starting today exclusively on Amazon India and ends on December 19.

The Honor 6X comes in two variants and were currently selling at Rs. 11,999 for the 3GB/32GB model and Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB/64GB model. Now both models have received Rs. 2000 price cut, and are available at Rs. 9999 and Rs. 11,999 respectively.

To recap the specs, the Honor 6X comes with dual rear cameras — 12MP Sony IMX386 PDAF unit + secondary 2MP unit for achieving depth of field and background blur— with an LED flash and PDAF. Other specs include 5.5-inch Full HD display, octa-core Kirin 655 processor, 8MP selfie camera, fingerprint scanner, 4G with VoLTE and 3340mAh battery. It runs Android Nougat based EMUI 5.1 update soon.

The Honor 8 Pro on the other hand was launched at Rs. 29,999. But the phone is now getting Rs. 4000 price drop, and will be up for grabs at Rs. 25,999.

To recollect, the Honor 8 Pro is a flagship device boasting high-end specs. It has dual camera system that consists of 12MP (Monochrome) + 12MP (RGB) sensors and are also capable of capturing 3D creative photos, which can be used to make 3D prints. The rear cameras features f/2.2 aperture, PDAF, laser auto-focus, dual-LED flash and is capable of recording 4K videos.

As for the other specs, the Honor 8 Pro features 5.7-inch QHD display, 2.4GHz octa-core Hi-Silicon Kirin 960 processor, 6GB RAM, 128GB expandable storage, 8MP selfie camera, NFC, USB Type-C, fingerprint scanner and 4000mAh battery. It runs Android Nougat based EMUI 5.1, bit will soon get Android Oreo.

Huawei Nova 2s with dual front and rear camera announced

Huawei has announced Nova 2s in China featuring a near bezel-less design with minimal bezels on the sides and a large screen with 18:9 aspect ratio. Even though the lower chin has slim bezels, Huawei has managed to squeeze in a home button, like the Honor V10 that doubles as fingerprint scanner. Overall the design is similar to Honor V10, but Nova 2s has a premium looking shiny rear panel. It runs Android Oreo based EMUI 8.0, and gets dual front and rear cameras.

In terms of specifications, the Huawei Nova 2s features 6-inch Full HD+ diaplay and is powered by an last year's flagship octa-core Kirin 960 processor further aided by IntelliSense i6 sensor i6 sensor hub. It comes in three RAM/storage configurations: 4GB/128GB, 6GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB, and the storage is expandable via microSD.

The camera department includes dual rear cameras consisting of 16GB RGM sensor and a 20MP monochrome sesnsor with f/1.8 aperture/PDAF for capturing depth information and also has potriat mode. On the front there's 20MP+2MP dual selfie camera for depth of field bokeh effect. The selfie camera also get a selfie flash and support face recognition.

Connectivity features include dual-SIM (hybrid slot), 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC and USB Type-C. It is fueled by 3340mAh battery.

The Huawei Nova 2s comes in Black, Gray, Red, Rose, Gold and Blue colors. The 4GB/64GB Nova 2s has been priced at CNY 2699 ($408 | Rs. 26,300), while the 6GB RAM/64GB model costs CNY 2999 ($454 | Rs. 29,200). The 6GB/128GB model is a special Yixing Zhang Edition and costs CNY 3999 ($514 | Rs. 33,000).

Honor V10 goes global as Honor View 10, launches January 8 2018

Besides the mid-range Honor 7X, Huawei sub-brand Honor at its London event also launched the flagship Honor V10 for the global market. To remind you, the Honor V10 was introduced in China last week featuring near bezel-less design and dual-cameras. Having said that, Honor V10 will release as Honor View 10 in India, U.S and Europe in January.

The Honor View 10 will carry a price tag of 499 Euros in Europe and 449 Pound in UK. (around $600 | Rs. 39,000). It will be available in Black and Blue colors and roll out in United Kingdom, France, Germany, India, Italy, Russia, Spain and United States starting from January 8, 2018. We should know the India pricing close to local launch. 

Honor V10 features and specifications
The Honor V10 flaunts a bezel-free design and a large display with 18:9 aspect ratio. It has no bezels on the side, and minimal bezels on top and bottom, , so the display covers most of the front panel. Unlike most bezel-less phone, which has rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Honor has managed to place a home button at the lower chin, that houses the fingerprint sensor.

In terms of specifications, the Honor V10 features 5.9-inch Full HD+ display and is powered by octa-core Kirin 970 processor, which is aided by a dedicated NPU (neural processing unit) processor for enhanced A.I capabilities. The phone comes in three RAM/storage configurations: 4GB/64GB, 6GB/64GB and 64GB/128GB. However, it is not known which model will be available globally. The storage is expandable via microSD card.

It ships with dual-rear camera, that consists of a 16MP RGB sensor and 20MP monochrome sensor, and the cameras work in tandem with neural processing unit to offer real-time scene and object recognition functionality as well as automatically choose the best camera settings for any environment or focal point for enhanced photography experience. The rear camera also boasts f/1.8 aperture, LED flash, PDAF, CAF, and 4K video recording capabilities. The front facing unit houses 13MP f/2.0 camera sensor and feature A.I selfie portraits and face unlock.

The phone runs Android 8.0 based Emotion UI 8.0, and supports dual-SIMs (hybrid slot), 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, USB Type-C and NFC for connectivity. It is fueled by 3750mAh battery, and supports Super Charge fast charging technology that promises 0 to 50 percent charge in just 30 minutes.

Honor 7X launches in India, Europe and the U.S

Huawei sub-brand Honor released the mid-range near bezel-less Honor 7X in China in October this year. Now at an event in London, Honor has announced the Honor 7X for the global market including the US, Europe and India.

For the Indian market, the Honor 7X will pack 4GB RAM and will be available in two models: 32GB storage variant priced at Rs. 12,999 and 64GB variant at Rs. 15,999. It will be available exclusively on Amazon India starting December 7 at 12pm, as well as Honor India store. Color options include Black, Blue and Gold colors.

While India is getting the 4GB RAM model, in the U.S Honor will offer the 3GB RAM model with 32GB internal storage, and will carry a price tag of $199. It is now up for pre-order from Honor U.S website and shipping will begin December 15. The European market will get 4GB/64GB Honor 7X and it will cost €299.

The Honor 7X features 5.93-inch Full HD+ (2160 x 1080 pixels) FullView display with 18:9 aspect ratio and minimal bezels on the side. It is powered by 2.36GHz octa-core Kirin 659 processor backed by Mali-T830 GPU and 4GB RAM. There's also support for microSD card for storage expansion.

For photography, it gets 16MP and 2MP dual-cameras at the back, with the secondary camera calculating the depth of an image to provide bokeh effect. The selfie camera at the front is an 8MP unit. 

In terms of connectivity there's hybrid dual-SIM slot, 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 and GPS. It runs Android Nougat based EMUI 5.1 and is fueled by 3340mAh battery.

Honor V10 with full screen display, dual-cameras goes official

As expected, Huawei sub-brand Honor has officially announced its latest flagship, the Honor V10 in China. Thanks to leaks we already knew what to expect from the phone.

The Honor V10 flaunts the now trending bezel-free design and a large display with 18:9 aspect ratio. It has no bezels on the side, and minimal bezels on top and bottom, , so the display covers most of the front panel. Unlike most bezel-less phone, which has rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Honor has managed to place a home button at the lower chin, that houses the fingerprint sensor.

In terms of specifications, the Honor V10 features 5.9-inch Full HD+ display and is powered by octa-core Kirin 970 processor, which is aided by a dedicated NPU (neural processing unit) processor for enhanced A.I capabilities. Honor will offer the V10 in three RAM/storage configurations: 4GB/64GB, 6GB/64GB and 64GB/128GB. The storage is expandable via microSD card.

It ships with dual-rear camera, that consists of a 16MP RGB sensor and 20MP monochrome sensor, and the cameras work in tandem with neural processing unit to offer real-time scene and object recognition functionality as well as automatically choose the best camera settings for any environment or focal point for enhanced photography experience. The rear camera also boasts f/1.8 aperture, LED flash, PDAF, CAF, and 4K video recording capabilities. The front facing unit houses 13MP f/2.0 camera sensor and feature A.I selfie portraits and face unlock.

The phone runs Android 8.0 based Emotion UI 8.0, and supports dual-SIMs (hybrid slot), 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, USB Type-C and NFC for connectivity. It is fueled by 3750mAh battery, and supports Super Charge fast charging technology that promises 0 to 50 percent charge in just 30 minutes.

Coming to the pricing, the Honor V10 4GB/64GB model costs CNY 2699 ($409 | Rs. 26,300), the 6GB/64GB V10 model costs CNY 2999 ($455 | Rs. 29,000) and the top-end 6GB/128GB V10 model will set you back by CNY 3499 ($530 | Rs. 34,000). The phone is now available for order in China in Black, Aurora Blue, Gold and Red colors, and will go on sale starting December 5. The Honor V10 is also expected to be released globally on December 5.

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Honor V10 gets certified by China's TENAA

Just a day ahead of its official unveiling, the Honor V10 carrying model number BKL-AL20 has been certified by China's TENAA, revealing specs and design. In addition the phone was also spotted on Geekbench.

As seen in the image posted on TENAA, the Honor V10 will have a near bezel-less design and a large display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Interestingly, even with the bezels trimmed down, Honor has managed to squeeze in a fingerprint scanner/home button below the screen. To remind you, the recently TENAA certified Nova 3 also had a similar front panel design. At the back it has dual-cameras, metal build and  antenna lines running on the top and bottom.

As for the specs, the TENAA/Geekbench listing combined reveals that Honor V10 will be powered by octa-core Krin 970 processor, pack 6GB RAM and run Android Oreo based EMUI 8.0 out-of-the box.

The TENAA listing reveals the rest of the specs sheet. The Honor V10 will ship with 5.99-inch Full HD+ FullView display, 20MP+16MP dual-cameras, 13MP selfie camera and 3650mAh battery. It is said to come with 64GB or 128GB storage options and supports dual-SIMs (hybrid slot), 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 and USB Type-C. The color options are Black, Blue, Red and Gold.

Since TENAA has been reliable source for leaks, the specs listed is likely to be final. The remaining details like availability and pricing will be revealed tomorrow, November 28, at the Honor V10 event in China. The phone is also expected to launch globally on December 5. 

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Price drop: Honor 8 Lite now available for Rs. 15,999 in India

Huawei sub-brand Honor has dropped the price of Honor 8 Lite in India by Rs. 2,000. It was launched in the country back in May priced at Rs. 17,999, but is now available for Rs. 15,999. The price drop is permanent, and at the new price the Honor 8 Lite is now available via major offline mobile stores in Black and Blue colors.

To recap the specs, the Honor 8 Lite features 5.2-inch Full HD display with 2.5D curved glass protection. It is equipped with octa-core Kirin 655 processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage which can expanded via microSD card. 

In the camera department, it include 12MP f/2.2 rear camera, and 8MP front facing shooter, while a 3000mAh battery provides the deive juice to run. It runs Android Nougat based EMUI 5.0 and supports dual-SIMs and 4G VoLTE. The phone also has a fingerprint scanner.

The price cut comes just ahead of the launch of Honor 7X in India. Featuring near bezel-less design, 18:9 display and dual-cameras, the Honor 7X will be launched in the country next month. It will be an Amazon India exclusive.

Huawei Nova 3 with near bezel-less design, dual front and rear camera spotted on TENAA

The successor of Huawei's Nova 2 is ready for release. A new Huawei smartphone with model number HWI-AL00 has been certified by TENAA and is believed to be the Huawei Nova 3. Unfortunately, TENAA has only published the render of the phone, and the specs are yet to be listed.

As seen in the render, Huawei Nova 3 will boast a near bezel-less design with high screen to body ratio, which means the phone will have a full screen display with an aspect ratio of 18:9. The screen size is said to be 6-inch or 5.93-inch with Full HD+ resolution.

While most of the bezel-less phone ditch the home button and feature rear mounted fingerprint scanner, the Huawei Nova 3 will retain the home button on the lower chin of the front panel, that will double as fingerprint scanner. The front panel of the phone also appears to house dual-cameras as well.

At the back there's dual-cameras along with LED flash, and the antenna bands run through the top and bottom parts. The phone houses 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C port, and speaker grille at the bottom.

According to rumors, Huawei Nova 3 will feature Kirin 670 chip, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, 20MP+16MP dual rear camera, 20MP+2MP front facing camera and 3340mAh battery. However, it will still run Android 7.1.1.

As of now it is not known, when Huawei will unveil the Nova 3, but since it has got green signal from TENAA, an announcement can be expected soon.

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Honor V10 to debut in China on November 28

Huawei sub-brand Honor has sent out invites for an event scheduled for November 28 in China for the unveiling of the brand's latest flagship Honor V10. The teaser shared by Honor confirms that the V10 will feature near bezel-less design, dual-rear cameras, and come with enhanced AI capabilities.

Since Honor V10 will be a flagship device it will utilize Huawei's powerful Kirin 970 chip, which has a dedicated Neural Processing Unit to handle artificial intelligence. The chip made its debut on the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro and also drives the camera performance as well. The handset will also ship with Huawei latest Android Oreo based EMUI 8.

As for the specs, the Honor V10 is said to come with 6-inch Full HD+ FullView display with 18:9 aspect ratio, 6GB and the options of 64GB and 128GB storage. The dual-camera system is rumored to consist of a 16MP main sensor paired to a secondary 20MP sensor. It is expected to pack 4000mAh battery and support fast charging function.

As a reminder, the Honor V9 was launched as Honor 8 Pro in international market, so a similar strategy can be expected this time as well. Moreover, the V10 will be introduced for the global market at an event in London scheduled for December 5. 

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Honor Holly 4 arrives in Europe as Honor 6A Pro

Huawei has a habit of rebranding existing smartphone, and launch it other market under a new moniker. For instance, the recently launched Honor 6C Pro in Europe was a re-branded Honor V9 Play (China).

Continuing the trend, the Honor Holly 4 (India), which was launched in India last month has arrived in Europe under a different moniker dubbed Honor 6A Pro. The phone has been released in Italy, and is listed on Honor's official website.

In terms of specifications, the metal-clad Honor 6A Pro features 5-inch HD display, and is equipped with octa-core Snapdragon 430 chip 3GB RAM, 32GB of expandable storage and 3020mAh battery.

It ships with 13MP rear camera, that's assisted by LED flash, and is capable of recording 1080p videos. The front shooter is a 5MP units and can also record 1080p video. It supports the usual connectivity suite such as dual-SIM support, 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, 3.5mm ear jack and GPS.

It also has a fingerprint scanner, and runs Android Nougat based EMUI 5.1 out of the box. Color options include Gold, Silver and Gray.

The Honor 6A Pro can also be expected to be released in other European market as well. However, the pricing is yet to be revealed. 

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Graphite Black Honor 9i now avaiable on Flipkart for Rs. 17,999

Last month Huawei sub-brand Honor launched the Honor 9i in India featuring bezel-less design, a display with 18:9 aspect ration, and four cameras. The Flipkart exclusive handset was priced at Rs. 17,999, and was available for purchase in Aurora Blue and Prestige Gold colors.

That said, now you will have the option to choose a third color, as Honor has launched the Graphite Black Honor 9i. Apart from the Black coating, the price and specs sheet will be identical to the the other color versions.

The Honor 9i features 5.9-inch Full HD+ FullView display with 18:9 aspect ratio, octa-core Kirin 659 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB of expandable storage, and 3340mAh battery.

It has dual camera at the back (16MP+2MP) and front (13MP+2MP). Both front and rear cameras have dedicated flash units and can measure depth of field to create bokeh like effects in portrait shot. 

Other features include full metal body, hybrid dual-SIM slots, 4G VoLTE, NFC and fingerprint scanner. It runs Android Nougat based EMUI 5.1 out of the box.

Honor Gala sale: Discounts on Honor 8 Pro, Honor 6X, MediaPad 3 and more

Huawei sub-brand Honor is offering discount on select devices as part of its Honor Gala sale. The sale has already begun and will run till November 11 simultaneously on Honor's India eStore, Flipkart and Amazon India.

During the sale Honor is offering discount on select devices such as Honor 8 Pro, Honor 6X, MediaPad T3 and 10000mAh battery. The offers are mentioned below:

• Honor 8 Pro at Rs. 26,999 on Flipkart and Amazon India (Rs. 3,000 off)
• Honor 6X starting at Rs. 9,999 on Flipkart and Amazon India (Rs. 2,000 off)
• Honor Mediapad T3 at Rs. 9,999 on Flipkart (Rs. 1,000 off)
• Honor 10000mAh power bank at Rs. 1,499 on Honor India Store. (Rs. 500 off)

Customers opting offline stores during the sale period will receive triple-zero EMI offer (through Bajaj finance) of Zero down payment along with Zero percent interest and zero processing fee on the Honor 8 Lite and Holly 4 Plus.

Huawei launches Fit 2 fitness tracking watch in India for Rs. 9,999

Huawei recently launched Band 2 and Band 2 Pro activity trackers in India for Rs. 4,599 and Rs. 6,999 respectively. Now it is launching another fitness wearable in the form of Huawei Fit Watch. The weabrable has been priced at Rs. 9,999 and is available from Amazon India in Black, Blue and Orange colors.

The Huawei Fit wearable comes with fitness tracking capabilities such as continuous heart rate monitoring, step counting, calories burned, sleep tracking and support for multi-sport activities such as walking, running cycling, treadmill and swimming. It also offers real-time coaching and training score. The data collected is fed into a companion app called Huawei Fit over Bluetooth.

The fitness watch also offers vibration alerts to wake you up, and even reminds you to move if you're inactive for too long.

Huawei Fit sports a durable 11.2mm thick aluminum body with IP68/5ATM rating making it water-proof and features 1.04-inch LCD black and white always-on touch-enabled display. It is compatible with Android and iOS devices and provides notifications for incoming calls, message and reminders as well when connected to smartphones.

The wearable is fueled by 80mAh battery, which promises six days of normal use and 30 days of standby time. It also includes 6-axis (accelerometer + gyro) sensor, CAP-sensor and ambient light sensor on-board as well.