For a while, we have been posting a compilation of select stories from a week earlier at the beginning of every new week. Initially, we focused on stories, which we considered to be important. But later, we made some changes to this series.
For the unaware, a couple of weeks back, we covered the top leaks. Whereas, last week, we wrote on the best smartphones at MWC 2022. Even this week, we are covering something different.
Today’s article will focus on the launches that happened last week without any fanfare (low-profile launches). We have picked seven such products. Interestingly, all of them are from different brands. Let’s have a look at them one by one in no particular order.
Low Profile Launches from Last Week
1. Redmi 10C
At the end of last week, Xiaomi quietly unveiled a new handset dubbed as Redmi 10C in Nigeria. The latest budget smartphone from the company is the successor of the Redmi 9C.
It comes with features like a 6.71-inch notched display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, 50MP + 2MP + 2MP triple camera setup, 50MP + 2MP dual-camera setup, 5MP front-facing camera, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, MIUI 13 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging.
The Redmi 10C is priced at ₦78,000 ($188) and ₦87,000 ($210) for 4GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB memory configurations respectively. Costumers can avail the phone in either black, blue, or green color options.
2. Hisense Game TV Ace 2023
The Hisense Game TV Ace 2023 was announced in China last week. As the name suggests, it is a television targeted at gamers. It comes in a single 65-inch version priced at ¥4,999 ($785) in China.
The main highlight of this TV is support for up to 240Hz refresh rate. Users can manually choose to run it at 120Hz, 144Hz, and 240Hz for gaming. The 4K screen offers a response time of 2.7ms.
Powered by a chipset with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 CPU paired with 4GB RAM and 32GB storage, the television arrives with features like WiFi 6, NFC, Dolby Vision. Dolby Audio, Dolby Game, MEMC, HDR, dual 12W speakers (24W), and more
3. HUAWEI nova 9 SE
You would be surprised to know that there was a Huawei launch last week. The company debuted HUAWEI nova 9 SE in China and Malaysia. This smartphone looks like a premium device but packs a mix of budget and mid-range specs.
The handset sports specs like a centered punch-hole 6.78-inch FHD+ 90Hz display (LCD), Qulacomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, 108MP (wide) + 8MP (ulta-wide) + 2MP (depth) triple camera system, 16MP front-facing camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, EMUI 12, 4,000mAh battery, and 66W fast charging.
The HUAWEI nova 9 SE costs RM 1099 for 8GB RAM and 128GB storage in Malaysia. It can be bought in either Crystal Blue, Midnight Black, or Pearl White color options.
4. HONOR X8
There was not only a Huawei launch but also an Honor launch last week. The brand announced the HONOR X8 as the latest model in its popular HONOR X series lineup.
The smartphone offers features like a centered punch-hole 6.7-inch FHD+ 90Hz display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, Magic UI 4.1 based on Android 11, 64MP (wide) + 5MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 4,000mAh battery, and 22.5W fast charging.
The HONOR X8 will be soon available in markets like the Middle East, Africa, and Europe in Titanium Silver, Midnight Black, and Ocean Blue color options.
5. vivo Y01
The vivo Y01 is a new entry-level smartphone from the company for African markets. It was announced quietly last week without pricing details.
The device arrives with a 6.51-inch dewdrop notched display with an HD+ resolution, MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, Funtouch OS 11.1 based on Android 11 Go Edition, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front-facing camera, 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging.
The vivo Y01 can be purchased in either Sapphire Blue or Elegant Black hue options.
6. LG 11TC50Q Chromebook
Last week, LG launched an entry-level 360° Chromebook in South Korea. Priced at 690,000 won ($557), it comes with a basic set of features.
The new Chrome OS-powered from LG packs an Intel Celeron N500 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, 11.6-inch rotatable touchscreen display, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-A port, USB Type-C port, IP41 rating, and a 47Wh battery.
7. Vu Masterpiece GLO QLED TV
Other than Hisense, Vu also launched a new lineup of smart TV last week. The new television for India is officially called Vu Masterpiece GLO. The QLED panel equipped TV arrives in three sizes, such as 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch.
The latest television from Vu offers 4K resolution, 10-bit color depth, up to 120Hz refresh rate, 800 nits peak brightness, full-array local dimming, and multiple HDR standards (Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG). It also has support for VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), AMD FreeSync, and 4K 120fps HDR gaming on Sony PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Other features include Android TV, 4.1 100W built-in speakers, Dolby Atmos, quad-core CPU, 3GB RAM, 16GB storage, metal frame, and far-field microphones.
The Vu Masterpiece GLO is priced at ₹74,999, ₹99,999, and ₹1,79,999 for 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch variants respectfully.
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