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Honor Magic 4 series global launch set for May 12

Pranav Sawant — Thu, 05 May 2022 15:27:18 +0000

A few months back, Honor officially released the Magic 4 series in China. Now, it’s time for the global release. The company has officially revealed the launch date of the smartphone for the European market.

The Honor Magic 4 series is scheduled to launch on May 12 at 7 PM BST (11:30 PM IST). Yesterday, the smartphone was seen listed on the company’s UK and France websites. That said, we can expect the Magic 4 Pro to arrive at the forthcoming global launch.

The Honor Magic 4 Pro comes with a 6.81-inch punch-hole display with a 1312 x 2848 pixels resolution. It is an LTPO 2.0 OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate. The screen has a 460 PPI pixel density and 1000 nits of peak brightness.

As for the optics, the smartphone has a triple camera system with a 50MP main lens, a 50MP ultra-wide unit, and a 64MP Periscope telephoto sensor with a 3.5X optical zoom and 100x digital zoom. The device also has support for Optical Image Stabilization. On the front, it has a 12MP selfie snapper paired with a 3D depth lens. It also has facial recognization support.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It packs a 4,600mAh battery with 100W wired and wireless fast charging support.

Other than the Pro model, we can also expect to see the Honor Magic 4 Ultimate and the Magic 4 Lite at the event.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series codenames emerge: Galaxy Watch 5 Pro confirmed

Pranav Sawant — Thu, 05 May 2022 14:14:53 +0000

Last month, we learned that Samsung will be skipping the Galaxy Watch 5 Classic this year and will instead launch a Pro model. However, the brand didn’t officially confirm this. Today, the codename of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series has emerged on the Internet confirming the existence of the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.

The codenames of the upcoming Galaxy Watch 5 series were discovered by GalaxyClub. The smartwatch has three different codenames that are, “Heart-S“, “Heart-L“, and “Heart Pro.”

It is said that the Heart-S codename is associated with the compact model (SM-R90x) of the Galaxy Watch 5 having a size of 40 or 42mm. The Heart-L is associated with the mid variant (SM-R91x) of the watch having 44mm or 46mm size.

Lastly, the Heart-Pro is associated with the bigger (SM-R92x) model i.e. the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (or could be called the Galaxy Watch 5 Ultra). The size of the Pro/Ultra is unknown but the footprint of the smartwatch will be bigger than normal sizes.

Previously, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 or the Heart-S’ battery capacity was revealed. The smartwatch is said to come with a bigger battery of 276mAh. This is slightly bigger than 247mAh inside the 40mm Galaxy Watch 4.

On the other hand, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro i.e. the Heart-Pro will pack a 572mAh battery, which will be way bigger than the 361mAh cell present inside the 44mm Galaxy Watch 4.

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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra appears in hand-on video; has 8K video recording

Pranav Sawant — Thu, 05 May 2022 13:26:45 +0000

ZTE has set a launch for May 9 for the release of its upcoming flagship smartphone series, the ZTE Axon 40. So far, we have seen leaks for the ZTE Axon 40 Pro and Axon 40 Ultra. The latter has now appeared in a hands-on teaser video that reveals the phone’s design and its camera capabilities.

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra teaser shows the front and rear design of the smartphone. Just like the leaks suggested, the phone has a curved full-screen panel without any punch-hole or cutouts. The smartphone is making use of the in-display camera here. At the back, it has the triple camera system that we saw in the renders.

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

One of the major highlights of the camera on the Axon 40 Ultra will be the support for 8K video recording. The teaser confirms that the phone has different video resolutions including 8K, 4K@60fps, 4K@120fps, and others. Furthermore, it also has different modes like the Professional and Night mode.

Apart from this, we do know that the smartphone will come with a 64MP + 64MP + 64MP triple camera system at the rear. On the front, it will have a 16MP under-screen camera with 2.24μm pixel fusion technology.

The smartphone will come with a 6.8-inch OLED display featuring a 2480 x 1116 pixels resolution. The screen will also double up as an in-display fingerprint scanner. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 1GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage. The smartphone will pack a 4,900mAh battery and have support for 66W fast charging.

Realme 9 series, Realme Pad to launch on May 12 in Europe

Pranav Sawant — Wed, 04 May 2022 17:17:58 +0000

After launching the Realme 9 series and Realme Pad Mini in India, the company is all set to release them in the European markets. Realme has announced a launch for May 12 at 1 PM CET(4:30 PM IST/11 AM UTC). The launch will be streamed live on Realme’s Youtube, Twitter, and Facebook pages.

The Realme 9 series has two models — Realme 9 4G and Realme 9 5G. Both are already available in India, but the European Realme 9 5G will have a different specs sheet. As per the company website, the smartphone will come with a 120Hz LCD panel and a 50MP triple camera system. It will have Snapdragon 695 SoC as opposed to the Dimensity 810 SoC as seen in the Indian model of the Realme 9 5G.

Realme 9 4G Specifications (India model)

The Realme 9 4G sports a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a Full-HD+ resolution and 360Hz touch sampling rate. The display also doubles up as an in-display fingerprint scanner. It has a triple camera system with a 108MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. It is powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

Realme 9 5G Specifications (India model)

The Realme 9 5G comes with a different design. It features a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ resolution panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner as opposed to the 4G version’s in-display scanner. It has a triple camera system with a triple camera system having a 48MP main lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. The device has a 16MP selfie snapper. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It has a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

Realme Pad Mini Specifications (India model)

The Realme Pad Mini has an 8.7-inch display with a 1340 x 800 pixels resolution. In India, the tablet comes with a UNISOC T616 SoC paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It has a 6,400mAh battery with a modest 18W charging speed. It features an 8MP single camera and a 5MP selfie snapper.

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Samsung Galaxy A72 gets One UI 4.1 based Android 12 update in Brazil

Pranav Sawant — Wed, 04 May 2022 16:37:06 +0000

A few months back, the Samsung Galaxy A72 received the Android 12 update in Russia bringing a host of new features to the mid-range device. Now, the latest update has arrived in Brazil.

The Samsung Galaxy A72 is now receiving the One UI 4.1 update based on Android 12 OS. The update has the build number A725MUBU4BVC1 and is sized at 1.2GB. It brings the March 2022 security patch. Do note that the company did release the Android 12 build for the device last month in the region, but it had One UI 4.0.

Anyway, the One UI 4.1-based update is here and the A72 users can check for it in Settings. If you own a Galaxy A72, you should get the update notification provided that you reside in Brazil. As to what it brings? It has the updated Samsung Wallet, which now supports personal documents. It brings some updated proprietary apps. There’s also software improvement for the camera.

Released back in 2021, the Samsung Galaxy A72 has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with Full-HD+ resolution. It has a 64MP + 8MP + 12MP + 5MP quad-camera system at the rear and a 32MP front camera. It is powered by the Snapdragon 720G SoC and has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device has a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.

New Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G launched in Mexico with One UI 4.1 and SD 865

Pranav Sawant — Wed, 04 May 2022 15:47:00 +0000

Samsung has quietly launched the new Galaxy S20 FE 5G in Mexico. As cited by SamMobile, this is the new (2022) model that was re-released last month in South Korea. The smartphone comes with a 120Hz AMOLED display, triple cameras, and a Snapdragon chipset.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (2022) is priced at MXN 13,499(~$667) for the 128GB variant and MXN 14,999(~$742) for the 256GB variant. It comes in five different color options – Red, Blue, White, Violet, and Mint.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (2022) is basically the same 2020 model with just a newer software skin. The smartphone boots on the latest Android 12 OS and has One UI 4.1 out of the box. Other than the OS, Samsung hasn’t revealed any details that set the 2022 edition apart from the 2020 model.

The smartphone sports the same traditional design with a plastic body. It has a 6.5-inch SuperAMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate resolution and a Full-HD+(2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution.

The device boasts a triple camera system at the rear with a 12MP wide-angle lens, a 12MP ultra-wide shooter, and lastly,an 8MP telephoto lens. The telephoto lens features 3x optical zoom support. On the front, it has a 32MP selfie shooter that is capable of recording 4K videos.

Coming to the raw hardware, the phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of internal storage. The phone has a 4,500mAh battery and features IP68 water and dust resistance rating.

Lenovo Xiaoxin 520 Chocolate Smart Projector teased, 2022 Xiaoxin Air & Pro series specs revealed

Pranav Sawant — Mon, 02 May 2022 17:52:00 +0000

Today, Lenovo teased its upcoming Xiaoxin 520 Chocolate Smart Projector. Interestingly, it is a mini projector that comes in a slim and portable design and has 860 ANSI Lumens.

The Lenovo Xiaoxin 520 Chocolate Smart Projector has a set-top box-like mini design and will arrive in Black and White shades. It has a slim form factor with a portable design. The projector has 860 ANSI Lumens, meaning that it would be good enough for homes. It comes with Nordic acoustics and has a smart system where it turns on immediately after you power on the projector.

Lenovo is yet to reveal more details of the projector, however, we expect it to arrive this month. The Xiaoxin 520 Chocolate Smart Projector will be released alongside the brand’s Xiaoxin Air and Xiaoxin Pro series notebooks for this year.

The specs for both have also been revealed. The Xiaoxon Air 2022 series will come in 14-inch and 15-inch sizes and have two chipset versions – Intel’s Core i5-1240P and AMD’s Ryzen 5 6600HS/Ryzen 7 6500HS. The Air 2022 series will come with 1080p and 1400p screen options with 60Hz refresh rate support. It also has a USB Type-C port and HDMI port.

Coming to the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 2022, the series will come in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes. Just like the Xiaoxin Air, the Pro series will also have different chipset options – Intel’s Core i5-12500H/i7-12700H and AMD’s Ryzen 5 6600H/Ryzen 7 6800H. The 14-inch version is teased to come with a 2.8K resolution, while the 16-inch version will feature a 2.5k resolution. Both will come with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Intel-powered models will support 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports, whereas, the Ryzen-powered models will have 2x USB Type-C ports.

Redmi Note 11 4G gets Rs. 1,250 coupon discount on Amazon

Pranav Sawant — Mon, 02 May 2022 15:59:12 +0000

Earlier this year, Xiaomi’s Redmi launched the Redmi Note 11 4G smartphone in the Indian market. The smartphone comes with a 90Hz AMOLED panel and has 33W fast charging. Usually, the phone sells for Rs. 12,999 on Amazon and for that price, it is a good deal. However, now, Amazon is offering a coupon discount on the phone making the price go lower. Additionally, buyers also get card offers.

The Redmi Note 11 4G is priced at Rs. 12,999 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. On the Amazon India website, the phone is listed with a coupon discount of Rs. 1250. After the discount, the phone’s price goes to Rs. 11,750.

In addition to this, buyers with ICICI, Kotak, and RBL cards will get up to Rs. 1,000 additional discount on EMI transactions. The coupon combined with this offer makes the phone retail for as low as Rs. 10,749. Do note that the bank discount is valid till May 3, so hurry up.

The Redmi Note 11 4G can be purchased in three color options – Horizon Blue, Space Black, and Stardust White color options.

The Redmi Note 11 4G comes with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It has a 90Hz refresh rate screen and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The device has a quad-camera system with a 50MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and two 2MP auxiliary units. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC and packs a 5,000mAh battery. It has a 33W fast charging support and boots on MIUI 13 based on Android 11 out of the box.

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Realme Pad Mini goes on sale in India – check price and specs

Pranav Sawant — Mon, 02 May 2022 14:38:05 +0000

Last week, Realme launched the Realme Pad Mini tablet in the Indian market. It is the smaller version of the original Realme Pad. It brings an 8.7-inch screen, single cameras, and has WiFi/LTE models. Starting today, the tablet has gone on sale in the country.

Realme Pad Mini Pricing and Colors

The Realme Pad Mini (Wi-Fi-only) comes at a starting price of Rs. 10,999/$144 for the 3GB + 32GB variant and Rs. 12,999/$170 for the 4GB + 64GB variant.

The (Wi-Fi + LTE) model is priced at Rs. 12,999/$170 for the 3GB + 32GB variant and Rs. 14,999/$196 for the 4GB + 64GB variant.

The tablet comes in Blue and Grey color options and can be purchased from Flipkart.

Realme Pad Mini Specifications

The Realme Pad Mini comes with an 8.7-inch LCD display. It has a 1340 x 800 pixels resolution, 16.7 million colors, and an 84.59% screen-to-body ratio. The tablet has a UNISOC T616 chipset paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

Realme Pad Mini

It houses a 6,400mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. The tablet has an 8MP single camera at the rear and a 5MP selfie camera at the front.

It comes with dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GNSS, and LTE (optional) support. It has a 3.5mm headphone jack for audio and a USB Type-C port at the bottom. The tablet has dual stereo speakers and boots on Android 11 out of the box.

Upcoming Smartphones in May 2022: Sony, Samsung, Vivo, OnePlus & more

Pranav Sawant — Mon, 02 May 2022 13:34:48 +0000

After having a bucketful of launches last month, we have officially entered May. This month, we are expected to see phone launches from brands like Sony, Samsung, Vivo, OnePlus, and others. Apart from the regular phones, we’ll also see the launch of flagship phones like the Vivo X80 and Xperia 1 IV. So without further ado let’s take a look at all the upcoming smartphones in May 2022.

Upcoming Smartphones in May 2022

1. Vivo T1 Pro/T1 44W

Vivo has already launched the Vivo T1 series in India and it includes the vanilla Vivo T1 5G. Now, the brand will release two more devices dubbed Vivo T1 Pro 5G and Vivo T1 44W version on May 4 in India.

The Vivo T1 Pro 5G will come with an AMOLED panel featuring 1300 nits of peak brightness. It will have a 64MP main lens and will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC. The device will have up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone’s battery capacity is unknown, but we do know that it will come with a 66W fast charging support. It will also have an 8-layer liquid cooling system and boot on Android 12 OS.

On the other hand, the Vivo T1 44W will be a 4G smartphone. It will come with an AMOLED panel and will be powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC. The device will pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging support. Lastly, it will run on Android 12 OS out of the box.

2. iQOO Neo6 SE

iQOO Neo6 SE has been scheduled to launch on May 6 in China. The smartphone is expected to come with a 6.62-inch punch-hole display featuring a Full-HD+ resolution. It will be an OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1200Hz touch sampling rate, and HD10+ certification.

iQOO Neo6 SE

The smartphone will come with a 64MP primary camera with OIS support. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and pack a 4,700mAh battery. The battery will have 80W fast charging technology.

3. ZTE Axon 40

Next up we have ZTE whose launch is set for May 9 in China. The company is expected to launch the Axon 40, Axon 40 Pro, and Axon 40 Ultra. The series will come with an independent security chip for hardware-level protection.

The Axon 40 Pro will come with a 100-megapixel camera setup, while the Axon 40 Ultra will feature a 64MP triple camera system. On the front, the Ultra is expected to come with a 16MP under-display camera having 2.24μm pixel fusion technology. The series will come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Sound and dtsX Ultrasound technology. As for performance, it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

4. Sony Xperia 1 IV

Sony has scheduled a launch event for May 11 where it is expected to launch the Xperia 1 IV. The smartphone is expected to come with a 6.5-inch display with 4K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will have Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection and HDR support.

The device will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM. It is expected to come with a big 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. The camera details of the phone are scarce, however, it is expected to come with a ZEISS branded triple camera system.

5. Vivo X80

Vivo has already launched the X80 series in China. Now, the series will go official in Malaysia on May 8 and in India on May 18. The series comprises the Vivo X80 and Vivo X80 Pro.

The Vivo X80 and X80 Pro come with a similar design. The phones feature a 6.78-inch E5 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1500 nits of peak brightness, and 100% P3 color gamut. The vanilla X80 has an FHD+ resolution screen, whereas, the X80 Pro sports a QHD+ resolution panel.

The X80 has a 50MP IMX866 + 12MP + 12MP triple camera system, whereas, the X80 Pro features a 50MP GNV 1G + 48MP + 12MP + 8MP quad-camera system. Both have 32MP selfie snappers. The X80 is powered by the Dimensity 9000 SoC and houses a 4,500mAh battery, while the X80 Pro packs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC with a 4,700mAh cell. The duo has an 80W fast charging support and runs on Android 12 OS out of the box.

6. Samsung Galaxy A13 5G

Samsung’s Galaxy A13 5G has bagged several certifications and its launch is expected as early as this month. The phone’s support page is also live on Samsung’s official website.

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A13 5G carries the model number SM-A136B and will feature a 6.5-inch PLS LCD display. It will have a 90Hz refresh rate and an HD+ resolution. The smartphone will come with a 50MP triple camera system and will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. The device will come in a 4GB RAM + 64GB configuration and will boot on Android 12 OS.

7. OnePlus Nord 2T

Although OnePlus has released multiple phones in different regions last month, the brand still has a few more phones in the pipeline. One such phone expected to arrive this month is the OnePlus Nord 2T. The smartphone will succeed the Nord 2 and is expected to come with some upgraded features.

The smartphone was spotted on a few certifications recently. The device is expected to come with a 50MP primary camera having an aperture of f/1.9. It will have Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) support. The main lens will be accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide and a 2MP depth shooter. On the front, it will have a 32MP selfie snapper.

It is expected to come with MediaTek’s Dimensity 1300 SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It is expected to come with a 4,500mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging technology.

8. Redmi Note 12

Redmi has started teasing the forthcoming Redmi Note 12 series. The series will likely have the Note 12 and Note 12 Pro. Although the company hasn’t revealed the release date of the series, CEO Lu Weibing has hinted the announcement to happen soon. We expect it to launch as early as this month in China considering the launch trends of the Note series.

Source: Redmi CEO via Weibo

This time around, the Note 12 series is said to offer a significant performance jump over its predecessor. However, there’s no detail as to what chipset the phones would board. The design and the camera details are also yet to be known. But, since we are already in May, we expect the series’ teasers to drop in the coming days.

9. Samsung Galaxy A04s

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A04s this month. The smartphone’s renders have already surfaced on the Internet. The device will be an upgrade to the Galaxy A03s and will have an improved design and specs sheet.

Samsung Galaxy A04s CAD renders by Steve Hemmerstoffer / GizNext

The Samsung Galaxy A04s will come with a new design on the rear while having the same waterdrop notch screen on the front. The smartphone will feature a 6.5-inch display with an HD+ resolution. It will come with a triple camera system on the back is expected to be powered by an entry-level chipset. It will have a 3.5mm headphone jack and is expected to boot on the Android 12 OS.

These are some of the smartphones launching in May. Which device are you most excited about? Do let us know in the comments below.

2018’s Samsung Galaxy S9 series gets a new security update

Pranav Sawant — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 18:19:16 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy S9 was launched back in 2018 with Android 8.0 Oreo OS. The device received the Android 9 Pie-based OneUI update in 2019 and it was followed by the Android 10-based OneUI 2 update in 2020. However, the device didn’t receive the Android 11 update and the company officially removed it from the software support list. But Samsung seems to offer support for security updates even after more than four years as the smartphone has now received a recent security patch.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ have received a new security update and it brings the March 2022 Security patch. Well, not the latest, but a recent one and it is also great to see a four-year-old phone still getting the security updates.

The firmware version of the update is G96xUSQU9FVB2 and it is currently rolling out for the carrier-locked S9 and S9+ models in the US. If you own a Galaxy S9 or S9+, head to Settings > Software Update and download and install the update.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 series was released with Snapdragon 845/Exynos 9810 SoCs (depending on the region). Both phones offered compact screens and up to dual-camera setup. The Galaxy S9 came with a 5.8-inch curved screen, while the S9 Pro featured a 6.2-inch panel. The vanilla version has a single 12MP rear camera, whereas, the Plus model has a 12MP main + 12MP telephoto dual-camera system.

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Realme GT Neo 3 costs Rs. 36,999, but you can buy it for Rs. 29,999 with this limited time offer

Pranav Sawant — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 17:22:08 +0000

Yesterday, Realme launched the GT Neo 3 smartphone in the Indian market. Just like in China, the phone comes in two different battery and charging configurations – 5,000/80W and 4,500/150W. The official starting price of the device is Rs. 36,999, which is in the higher range than what the fans expected. However, you can get the device for as low as Rs. 29,999. Let’s see how.

The Realme GT Neo 3 with 80W charging is priced at Rs. 36,999/Rs. 38,999 for the 8GB +128GB and 8GB + 256GB options, respectively. The GT Neo3 with 150W charging is priced at Rs. 42,999 for the lone 12GB + 256GB option.

Realme GT neo3

But, if you own an SBI bank Debit or Credit card then you get flat Rs. 7,000 instant discount. So the phone can be bought for a starting price of Rs. 29,999. Do note that this card discount offer is only for a limited time. The phone can be purchased with this offer starting from May 4 to May 9. It is available in Nitro Blue, Sprint White, and Asphalt Black colors on the Flipkart website.

Realme GT Neo 3 Specifications

The Realme GT Neo 3 comes with a 6.7-inch punch-hole AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution. The smartphone has a 120Hz refresh rate screen and 1000Hz touch sampling rate support. It has a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and 10-bit colors.

It has a triple camera system at the rear with a 50MP Sony IMX766 main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro lens with a 4cm focal length. It is powered by the Dimensity 8100 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage. The phone houses a 4,500 or 5,000mAh battery with support for 80W or 150W fast charging technology. Lastly, it boots on the Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 OS.

OnePlus 10 Pro gets defeated by 2020’s Mi 10 Pro in DXOMark’s Camera test

Pranav Sawant — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 16:32:42 +0000

The OnePlus 10 Pro is currently the top-most smartphone offering from the brand. The device has some great specifications on paper and its cameras were also boasted to have been improved. However, the smartphone has failed to take the upper spots in DXOMark’s global rankings for smartphone cameras. The device also got defeated by previous-gen flagships.

The OnePlus 10 Pro takes the 27th spot on DXOMark’s camera test with a score of 127. This is way too low for a flagship smartphone. The device has lost to the 2020’s Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and 2021’s Vivo X60 Pro+. Some premium phones from previous years like the Apple iPhone 12 Pro and Vivo X50 Pro+ have also beaten the OnePlus 10 Pro.

It appears that the Hasselblad branding on the phone just acts as a tag and does not really help in improving the phone’s camera capabilities. However, the device does have an improved camera over its predecessors. For instance, the OnePlus 9 Pro comes in the 33rd spot, while the OnePlus 8 Pro bags the 54th position. So, the cameras on the OnePlus 10 Pro do seem to do well in comparison to its predecessors, however, it doesn’t seem to be as good of a camera as you’d expect from a 2022 flagship.

Currently, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate takes the lead with 146 points on the camera rankings by DXOMark. Next comes Huawei P50 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, Huawei Mate 40 Pro+, and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro.

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra’s under-screen camera details revealed: 2.24μm pixel fusion technology

Pranav Sawant — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 07:06:33 +0000

ZTE has scheduled an event for May 9 in China for the launch of the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra. Before it even debuts, the company has been on a teasing spree. Recently, the company revealed the rear camera setup of the Axon 40 Ultra, and now, the brand has teased the under-display camera of the phone.

ZTE on its Weibo page shared a teaser of its under-display camera technology. The smartphone is touted to come with a 16MP front-facing camera with 2.24μm pixel fusion technology.

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Under-Screen Camera

In a subsequent post, the company confirmed that it has 400PPI flexible under-screen camera technology. Furthermore, the front camera has support for self-developed Proactive Vision Algorithm 3.0. This means we can expect the Axon 40 Ultra to offer better selfie portraits. The company has also shared a selfie camera sample of the phone.

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Apart from this, the smartphone will have a triple camera system on the back with a 64MP Sony IMX787 main lens with OIS support. It will also have a 64MP ultra-wide and a 64MP OmniVision OV64GB telephoto unit with again the OIS support for the latter.

Other specs of the phone include a bezel-less OLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, and up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM/512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The phone will house a 5,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G goes on sale in India – check price, offers, and specs

Pranav Sawant — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 06:10:17 +0000

A day back, OnePlus released its cheapest 5G smartphone in India dubbed the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G. Coming under Rs. 20,000, the device offers a great specs sheet that includes the 120Hz refresh rate display, triple cameras, and Snapdragon chipset. Starting today, the phone has gone on sale in India.

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is now on sale on Amazon and the OnePlus’ official website. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 19,999(~$261) for the 6GB + 128GB variant and Rs. 21,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant. However, those who have SBI band credit cards can get Rs. 1,500 instant discount on the phone.

Buyers will also get 3 months of Spotify Premium for Free, which can be claimed from the Red Cable Club. The device can be purchased in two color options – Blue Tide and Black Dusk.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Specifications

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G comes with a 6.59-inch punch-hole LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Full-HD+ resolution. The device has a triple camera system with a 64MP main lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 4CM macro lens. Upfront, it has a 16MP camera for selfies and video calls.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging support. OnePlus claims that it can go up to 50% in just 30 minutes of charging.

OnePlus has retained the 3.5mm headphone jack on the bottom alongside the USB Type-C port. Lastly, it boots on OxygenOS 12.1 and has Android 12 OS out of the box. OnePlus has also promised two years of major Android updates and 3 years of security updates.

What do you think about the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G? Do tell us in the comments below.

Alleged Honor Play 30 spotted on MIIT and 3C certification websites

Pranav Sawant — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:51:34 +0000

Honor appears to have a new smartphone under the Play series in the pipeline. A new device dubbed Honor Play 30 has now been certified by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology(MIIT) in China. It reveals the key details of the smartphone confirming its screen, cameras, battery, and more.

As reported by the tipster WHYLAB, the Honor Play 30 has the model number VNE-AN00. The device is said to be a 5G phone and we expect it to arrive in the mid-range segment. The smartphone sports a 6.5-inch TFT display with HD+(720 x 1600 pixels resolution). It has the following measurements – 163.66 x 75.13 x 8.68mm. It weighs 194 grams.

Honor Play 30 – VNE-AN00

The smartphone is powered by an unknown octa-core chipset clocked at 2.2Ghz. The certification reveals that the phone has 4GB/6GB/8GB/12GB RAM options and 64GB/128GB/256GB storage options. Furthermore, it will also have a microSD card support of up to 512GB.

Coming to the cameras, the phone will have a dual-camera system with a 13MP main lens and a 5MP secondary unit. The device will also come with a 3.5mm headphone jack support. It will pack a 4,900mAh battery, which is probably the rated capacity.

The phone was also spotted on the 3C certification and it has the model number VNE-AN40. It confirms that the phone has a 5V and 2A charging speed which translates to a 10W speed.

iQOO Neo 6 SE to feature a 64MP camera with OIS support

Pranav Sawant — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:52:30 +0000

iQOO’s next smartphone to debut will be the iQOO Neo 6 SE. The smartphone is scheduled to launch on May 6 and will succeed the iQOO Neo 5 SE that launched last year. Ahead of its release, the brand has been teasing the phone’s key highlights. In the newest teaser poster, iQOO has revealed the phone’s camera details.

According to the poster, the iQOO Neo 6 SE will feature a 64MP main camera which is the same as the Neo 6 but differs from the predecessor Neo 5 SE’s 50MP lens. Furthermore, the 64MP sensor will have support for Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).

iQOO Neo 6 SE Camera

Apart from this, the phone’s teaser also reaffirms the 80W fast charging support. It appears that most of the specs of the iQOO Neo 6 SE will be similar to the original iQOO Neo 6.

Other specs of the smartphone were teased recently. The smartphone will feature a 6.62-inch punch-hole display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It will be an OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. Recent teasers revealed that the screen will have a whopping 1200Hz touch sampling rate, 1300 nits of brightness, and HDR10+ certification. The device is expected to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and have a 4,700mAh battery. As said earlier, it has an 80W fast charging support.

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Motorola Edge 30 gets approved by Anatel in Brazil

Pranav Sawant — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 19:59:25 +0000

Motorola Edge 30 was launched a few days back in the European markets with midrange specs. Some of the phone’s highlights include a 144Hz display, 50MP cameras, and 33W fast charging support. The device has now been approved by the Anatel agency in Brazil.

The Anatel certification confirms that the phone carries the model number XT2203-1. and has Wi-FI 6E support with 6GHz frequencies. Apart from this, there’s nothing else to look at. However, since the device has now been approved by Anatel, we expect its Brazilian launch to be near.

Motorola Edge 30 Specifications

The Motorola Edge 30 in Europe comes with a 6.5-inch punch-hole display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It has a 144Hz fast refresh rate and HDR10+ support. The smartphone has a triple camera setup at the back with a 50MP main lens having OIS support.

It comes with pixel focus technology where the lens uses 100% pixels for focusing on the subject making the image look sharper. It is accompanied by another 50MP ultra-wide lens with 118-degree FOC. Lastly, there’s a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it has a 32MP selfie snapper.

The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC paired with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB/256GB of internal storage. The phone packs a 4,020mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. It has a stereo speaker setup with Dolby Atmos audio. The phone has an IP52 rating and boots on Android 12 OS out of the box. Unfortunately, it does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Vivo X80, X80 Pro global models emerge on FCC and NBTC certification websites

Pranav Sawant — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:36:21 +0000

A few days back, Vivo launched the X80 series in the Chinese market with an impressive specs sheet. The phones feature an IMX800-series camera sensor and have up to 2k AMOLED displays. Now, the Vivo X80 series is headed for a global and Indian release on May 8 and May 18, respectively. Ahead of the release, the global variants have now passed FCC and NBTC certification websites.

The Vivo X80 carries the model number V2144, while the X80 Pro has the model number V2145. Both phones are confirmed to come with dual-SIM support with 5G connectivity. Unfortunately, that’s just what we learn from both certifications. However, these listings excite us for the global release.

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As for the specs, the Vivo X80 and X80 Pro come with a similar design. Both feature 6.78-inch E5 AMOLED displays with a high 120Hz refresh rate. The vanilla X80 has an FHD+ resolution, whereas, the X80 Pro sports a QHD+ resolution. Both have 1500 nits of peak brightness and 100% P3 color gamut.

The X80 sports a triple camera system with a 50MP Sony IMX866 main lens, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP portrait sensor. On the other hand, the X80 Pro has a quad-camera system with a 50MP Samsung GNV 1G main lens, a 48MP ultra-wide lens, a 12MP portrait camera, and an 8MP periscope lens. Both have a 32MP selfie snapper.

Under the hood, the X80 has the Dimensity 9000 SoC, while the X80 Pro packs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. Both have 8GB/12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB/256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The Pro model also gets a 512GB storage option. The vanilla X80 houses a 4,500mAh battery, whereas, the X80 Pro has a 4,700mAh battery. Both support 80W fast charging support. The phones boot on OriginOS Ocean based on Android 12 OS.

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Nothing Launcher Beta is now available on Play Store

Pranav Sawant — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:12:45 +0000

Nothing in its March event promised the release of Nothing launcher this month. Now, the Nothing launcher is officially available to download. With the launcher’s release, we get a taste of what we’d expect from the upcoming Nothing Phone (1).

Nothing Launcher is currently available on Play Store and you can install it to experience the awaited dot-matrix User Interface. However, only select devices can install the launcher and use it. As of now, Google Pixel 5, Pixel 6, Samsung Galaxy S21 series, and the Galaxy S22 series models are supported. It appears that the brand is keeping up to its premium experience promise as all of these devices are flagships.

If you are a OnePlus owner, do not worry, as the brand has also confirmed support for OnePlus models in the future. Also, some users tried Installing the launcher on the OnePlus 10 Pro and surprisingly it’s working.

The Nothing Launcher is currently in the beta stage and offers only the basic features. Right when you install and set it up, you’ll see the Nothing Wallpaper that we saw in the event last month.

In addition to this, the font gets changed to the dot matrix-style font. There are currently two widgets in the launcher that appear to be automatically set on the home screen. There’s the weather widget and the clock widget. The launcher also brings elegant-looking app folders.

Apart from this, there’s not much to look at in the launcher, at the moment. Since it is currently in the first beta stage, we expect more features to be added in the forthcoming beta versions.

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OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite debuts as the cheapest OnePlus 5G phone in India

Pranav Sawant — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:12:21 +0000

OnePlus has officially launched its cheapest 5G smartphone in India dubbed the Nord CE 2 Lite. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G comes with a 120Hz high refresh rate display, triple cameras, and a 33W fast charging support. With the phone’s release, it will compete with the likes of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and Realme 9 Pro.

Display and Design

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G comes with a similar design as the Nord CE 2. However, it is actually a rebranded version of the Realme 9 Pro that launched earlier this year in India. The device sports a patterned design on the back around the camera island and has a plain surface in the lower half.

It sports a punch-hole display with thin bezels on all three sides except for the bottom. It has a noticeable chin at the bottom. The smartphone features a 6.59-inch LCD display with an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Specifications

Since it comes in the budget segment and will compete with the other similar priced phones, OnePlus has used the popular Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC in the Nord CE 2 Lite. It is an octa-core chipset that has Adreno 619 GPU and is based on a 6nm process. It comes in two RAM options, where users get to choose between 6GB or 8GB of RAM that is paired with 128GB of internal storage. It also has a microSD card slot for expandable storage up to 1TB.

It packs a 5,000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging technology. With this, the phone can go up to 50% in just 30 minutes of charging. It has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port at the bottom.

The smartphone boots on OxygenOS 12.1 and has the Android 12 OS underneath. OnePlus has promised 2 years of major Android updates and 3 years of security updates.

Cameras

Coming to the cameras, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G comes with an AI triple camera system at the rear. The phone has two former sensors placed vertically one after another, and has the third lens slightly shifted to the right-center. It also has an LED flash beside the third lens.

The rear setup goes by a 64MP main lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 4CM macro shooter. On the front, it has a 16MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

Pricing, Colors, and Sale details

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is priced at Rs. 19,999(~$261) for the base variant with 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and Rs. 21,999(~$286) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. The smartphone comes in two color options – Blue Tide and Black Dusk.

It will go in an open sale starting April 30 at 12 PM local time in India. It can be purchased from Amazon.in, OnePlus.in, Reliance digital, and Croma stores.

China Q1 2022 smartphone sales drop by 14% YoY although Honor showed a jump of 11.4% in market share

Pranav Sawant — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 14:19:24 +0000

Ever since the start of this year, Chinese phone makers have been releasing devices in all segments, whether it be budget, mid-range, or the higher-end flagship segment. The region has seen increased premium phones largely due to the downfall of Huawei. Despite all the flagships and other phones making their way to the market with impressive specs sheets, the smartphone market in China doesn’t seem to show healthy growth. As per a new report, China’s Q1 2022 smartphone sales have dropped by 14% year-on-year.

Counterpoint Research has shared a few numbers that show that the smartphone market in China has been undoing in comparison to previous years. As per the company’s Q1 2022 report for China’s smartphone market share, most of the brands excluding Apple and Honor have shown poor performance as compared to Q1 of last year.

Despite that, in Q1 2022, Vivo stands on the top with a 19.7% market share. Next comes Oppo with an 18% market share and it is followed by the other brands. Honor and Apple are two brands that showed a good increase in Q1 2022 as compared to Q1 2021. Apple’s market share increased from 14.7% to 17.9%, while Honor showed the highest jump from 5.5% to 16.9% market share. That’s an 11.4% increase, the highest on the chart.

This jump by Honor is primarily because of the new Honor 60 and Magic 4 series, as noted by Counterpoint. A part of Apple’s market share increase is likely because Huawei users look at Apple as a premium phone alternative in China.

Coming to Xiaomi, the brand didn’t show any growth, rather it was the opposite with a 0.3% decline. However, Xiaomi is said to pick up the pace with the recent release of its Redmi K50 series. The Redmi 10A is also expected to help the brand in the super-budget segment. That being said, the <$400 segment is expected to show good stability as we move further.

Realme showed a nominal growth with an increase of 0.4%. It appears that Realme’s new models released in Q1 2022 are helping the brand increase its market share.

Samsung Galaxy M31s gets the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update

Pranav Sawant — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:47:02 +0000

Samsung has been quick at offering Android 12 updates for its Galaxy A and M series models. A few weeks back, the Galaxy M31 received the Android 12 update in India. Now, the Samsung Galaxy M31s is getting the taste of the latest public Android version.

The Samsung Galaxy M31s’ Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update has the firmware version M317FXXU3DVD4 (via). The update is currently rolling out for the Galaxy M31s models in Russia. It brings a whole lot of new features and also has the March 2022 security patch. The update also brings some bug fixes and improvements.

Some of the notable features that the update carries are more of the Android 12 features. There’s the redesigned UI with the new Color Palette, improved Always-on-Display, thicker slider bars, new widget styling, and others.

It also has updated stock applications such as Samsung Gallery, Samsung Internet, Samsung Keyboard, and My Files.

One of the other notable features includes the privacy indicators for the mic and camera, where if an app is accessing the camera or microphone, you will see a green indicator on the top.

How to Update?

If you are a Galaxy M31s owner in Russia you will get an OTA update notification. You can also look for the update manually by heading to Settings > Software Update. If you do not see the update, no need to worry as it will reach your device soon.

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G goes on sale for Amazon Prime members: Specs, Price, offers

Pranav Sawant — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:20:14 +0000

A couple of days back, Samsung took wraps off the Galaxy M53 5G in the Indian market. It is one of the models that fans are actually looking to pick considering that the prices of Galaxy A-series phones have surged. Starting today, the phone’s up for grabs for Amazon Prime members in India.

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G Price, Colors, and Offers

The Samsung Galaxy M53 5G is now on sale for Amazon Prime members. Non-Prime users can buy the phone starting tomorrow at 12PM. Following are the prices and colors of all the variants.

Price without discount

6GB + 128GB – Rs. 26,499/$325
8GB + 128GB – Rs. 28,499/$372

Price after ICICI credit card discount

6GB + 128GB – Rs. 23,999/$313
8GB + 128GB – Rs. 25,999/$339

The smartphone can be purchased in Deep Ocean Blue and Mystique Green color options. Buyers can also get a fast-charging adapter for only Rs.299/$4.

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy M53 5G sports a plastic built and has an Infinity-O display. It has a 6.7-inch SuperAMOLED Plus panel with a Full-HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It has a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.

This time around Samsung has opted for a MediaTek chipset. The smartphone draws power from the 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC that has Mali G68 GPU. It is paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone also has a RAM Plus feature of up to 6GB. It has a microSD card slot for additional storage of up to 1TB.

The smartphone has a quad-camera system placed in a squarish camera island. It has a 108MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and two 2MP units for macro and depth shots. On the front, it has a 32MP camera for clicking selfies and doing video calls. The rear camera supports up to 4K video recording at 30fps.

In the battery department, the phone houses a 5,000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. It has support for sub 6GHz 5G network, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS, and dual SIM. The smartphone has the proprietary Knox security. The phone boots on Samsung’s OneUI based on Android 12 OS out of the box. Lastly, for security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

Three new Oppo phones emerge on the FCC certification: Specs & design revealed

Pranav Sawant — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:35:16 +0000

Oppo recently launched the F21 Pro and F21 Pro 5G in the Indian market. Both phones come with a slightly similar design and are priced above Rs. 20,000 in India. It appears that the company has more lower-range phones in the pipeline as three new Oppo models have now been spotted on the FCC certification website.

The upcoming Oppo smartphones have the model number Oppo CPH2385, CPH2339, and CPH2387 (via MySmartPrice). All three models are expected to come in the mid or lower-range segment in different markets.

OPPO F21 Pro 5G

Oppo CPH2385

The FCC certification confirms that the CPH2385 sports a dual-camera system. The setup will consist of a 50MP main lens and a 2MP depth sensor. The device will pack a 5,000mAh battery and boot on ColorOS 12.1 out of the box. Furthermore, it has the following measurements – 163.74 x 75.03 x 7.99mm. The phone will weigh 190 grams.

Oppo CPH2339

Coming to the CPH2339, the smartphone packs the same 5,000mAh battery and boots on ColosOS 12.1 out of the box. The phone’s 5G bands have been revealed and it has the n5, n7, n38, and n41 5G bands.

Unfortunately, the fast charging speeds and other details of two of these phones haven’t been listed yet. However, the third phone’s fast charging speed has been revealed.

Oppo CPH2387

The third phone with model number CPH2387 is said to pack a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. That being said, we can expect the above two models to bag a similar charging speed.

Moreover, the phone’s images have also been listed. The smartphone sports two large cutouts at the back. It has a dual-camera system with a 13MP main lens and a 2MP secondary sensor. We get to see that the device has a water-drop notch panel and features a Black color. It also has dual-SIM and microSD card support.

With the FCC certification done, these phones are expected to launch sooner this year.

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OnePlus Nord 2 is now receiving OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 1

Pranav Sawant — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:16:54 +0000

OnePlus has been pushing out the beta version of OxygenOS 12 (Android 12) for some of its devices. Last time, the OnePlus 8 lineup and the 9R received the open beta releases, and now, the OnePlus Nord 2 is getting the open beta update.

OnePlus has announced the OxygenOS 12 Beta 1 based on Android 12 for the OnePlus Nord 2 models in India. Those who own the phone can try out the beta update and experience it and offer feedback on the OnePlus community.

The update is sized at 4.57GB and is for all Nord 2 models, including the Pac-Man Special Edition. However, OnePlus has stated that the upgrade may remove some of the features on Pac-Man Edition devices. Hence, OnePlus has recommended Pac-Man model owners skip this update for now. But not to worry, as they can update to the new version at a later stage.

What does the update bring?

The update brings a bucket full of features to the phone. The company has mentioned all the key updates on the forum page. Some of the changes include the inclusion of HyperBoost for games, WLB 2.0, optimized Always-On-Display, adjustable levels of Dark mode, and others. Here are the details of the key updates.

System

º Newly added Smart Battery Engine, a feature that prolongs battery life based on smart algorithms and biomimetic self-restoration technology.

º Optimized AI System Booster to 2.1 for your system to run smoothly even when the load is high

º Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers

º Optimized Extra HD, a feature that can significantly enhance image and video resolutions

Dark mode

º Dark mode now supports three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience

Shelf

º New additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read

º Newly added access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc

º Newly added OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at your health status

Work-Life Balance

º Work-Life Balance feature is now available to all users, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings

º WLB 2.0 now supports automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalization

Gallery

º Gallery now allows you to switch between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasing

Canvas AOD

º Canvas AOD brings you new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals

º Optimized software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures

Games

º Newly added the HyperBoost end-to-end frame rate stabilizer

Issues you might face

You might be unable to use Face Unlock in the dark after turning on Brighten screen in dim light through Settings.
Fortnite will crash when playing the game.

Download & Install the Beta Update

Download the update – Click here to Download OOS 12 Beta 1 (Android 12).
After downloading, open Settings on the OnePlus Nord 2.
Tap on System.
Select System Updates
Click on Local upgrade and select the OTA package that you just downloaded.
Install.

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Sony schedules an event for May 11, likely for the launch of Sony Xperia 1 IV

Pranav Sawant — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:26:12 +0000

Sony’s Xperia 1 IV has been in the news for a while now, however, the phone’s launch date wasn’t confirmed. Now, Sony has officially announced a launch event this month where we are expected to see the flagship Sony Xperia 1 IV.

Sony has shared a teaser video confirming that the brand will be holding a launch on May 11 at 4 PM Japan time (12:30 PM IST/7 AM UTC). While the company hasn’t explicitly mentioned the exact product it’s going to release at the event, the teaser video does hint at a flagship Xperia phone.

This flagship phone to arrive is most likely the Sony Xperia 1 IV. Just like previous iterations, the Xperia 1 IV is also expected to offer premium specifications.

The smartphone passed the Geekbench certification recently and it scored 1204 points in the single-core department and 3352 points in the multi-core department. It has the model number XQ-CT54 and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. It has 12GB of RAM and has Android 12 OS.

While the design is yet to be officially confirmed, the phone’s concept renders were surfaced by LetsGoDigital. The device is tipped to feature a 6.5-inch display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. It is expected to come with a 120Hz refresh rate and 4K resolution. It will have Gorilla Glass Victus protection and HDR support.

As for the optics, the phone is said to come with ZEISS branded sensors. It is expected to have a triple camera system with the inclusion of ultra-wide and telephoto sensors. The phone is expected to come with a side-facing fingerprint scanner and pack a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.

Nokia C200 with Android 12 OS is now available in the US for $79.99

Pranav Sawant — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 17:55:43 +0000

Nokia announced the entry-level Nokia C200 smartphone at the CES 2022 event held in January. Now, the smartphone is officially available to purchase in the US at a budget price. The device comes with a V-notch display, Android 12 OS, and a big battery that offers a two-day battery life.

The Nokia C200 is priced at $79.99 and is available in a 3GB RAM + 32GB storage option. It is a prepaid phone locked onto the TracFone network and is currently listed online in the US. It can be picked up in the Gray shade.

For that price, the Nokia C200 appears to be one of the cheapest Android 12 phones on the US market. But before you buy, do remember that it is a prepaid model from a carrier.

Coming to the specifications, the Nokia C200 offers a 6.1-inch LCD display with an HD+ resolution off 720 x 1560 pixels. It is a V-notch panel with a noticeable chin that has a Nokia branding on it. It comes with a 13MP main single camera at the back with auto-focus support. Accompanying it is an LED flash. On the front, it flaunts an 8MP selfie shooter.

Under the hood, it is powered by an unknown quad-core processor and has a 3GB/32GB configuration. It is probably the MediaTek Helio A22 chipset as it was announced with that chip at the CES event. The smartphone packs a 4,000mAh battery that is said to offer up to two-day of battery. It has an IP52 rating for water and dust resistance.

Mysterious OnePlus phone spotted on Geekbench, BIS, and Camera F5 certifications

Pranav Sawant — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 17:28:44 +0000

OnePlus appears to have a launch of a budget phone in the pipeline as a new OnePlus phone has just emerged on the Geekbench certification website revealing key details. It is expected to be a Nord series phone considering its specifications. Let’s have a look.

The OnePlus smartphone has a model number of CPH2381. It has scored 690 points in the single-core department and 1742 points in the multi-core department. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 octa-core SoC which has six cores clocked at 1.80Ghz and the two cores clocked at 2.21GHz. It has 8GB of RAM and boots on Android 12 OS.

In addition to this, the smartphone was also certified on India’s BIS certification website, which does hint at an forthcoming India launch. The phone was also seen on the Camera F5 website and it revealed the front and rear cameras of the phone.

The smartphone has a 64MP main lens with an f/1.8 aperture. This sensor will be able to produce 16MP pixel-binned shots. The rear camera will have Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS). On the front, the phone has a 16MP selfie shooter with an f/2.0 aperture. This lens will produce 4MP pixel-binned images.

Other details of the phone are yet to be known. The phone’s moniker is also not confirmed, however, since the phone has passed three of these certifications, we expect the launch to be near.

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Hi Nova 9z 5G with 6.67-inch display and Snapdragon 690 launched in China

Pranav Sawant — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:54:20 +0000

China Post has officially launched the Hi Nova 9z 5G smartphone in China. This is an addition to the already available Hi Nova 9 lineup of devices which includes the Nova 9 5G, Nova 9 Pro 5G, and Nova 9 SE 5G. Let’s take a look at the pricing and specifications of the new Nova 9z 5G.

The Hi Nova 9z 5G is priced at CNY 1799(~$274) for the 8GB + 128GB variant and CNY 1999(~$304) for the 8GB + 256GB variant. The smartphone comes in Bright Black and Fantasy Forest color options. It is already up for pre-sale in China on platforms like JD.com and will be on open sale from May 6.

The Hi Nova 9z 5G comes with a 6.67-inch punch-hole display with Full-HD+(2376 1080 pixels) resolution. It has up to 120Hz high refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. The screen has a wide P3 color gamut and an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 94.7%.

The smartphone sports an AI triple camera system at the back. There’s a 64MP main lens with a sensor size of 1/1.7-inch. The sensor has an aperture of f/1.9. The main lens is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro unit. On the front, it has a 1MP selfie snapper with an aperture of f/2.0. The camera comes with an AI beauty 5.1 feature.

At the helm, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 chipset, which is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of internal storage. The device packs a 4,300mAh battery and has 66W fast charging. The company claims that the phone can go up to 60% in just 17 minutes of charging. For a full charge, it will take around 40 minutes.

Huawei Mate Xs 2 to launch tomorrow: Here’s how to Watch the launch event

Pranav Sawant — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 14:44:08 +0000

Huawei is an important name when it comes to the foldable smartphone space. The Chinese maker unveiled the Huawei Mate X back in 2019, followed by the Mate Xs in 2020, it was succeeded by the Mate X2 and X2 4G last year. Now, the brand is following up with a release for its next foldable phone, the Huawei Mate Xs 2. The company has already set a release date for the phone and in this article, we’ll take a look at how to watch the smartphone’s launch event.

How to Watch the Huawei Mate Xs 2 launch event

Huawei Mate Xs 2 is scheduled to launch on April 28 in China. The launch will commence at 7 PM China time (4:30 PM IST/ 11:00 AM UTC). You can watch the live launch event on the company’s Weibo page – Click here to watch the Live Stream.

What to Expect from the Huawei Mate Xs 2

Huawei hasn’t explicitly revealed all the details of the foldable phone. However, the teaser posters have confirmed that the phone will come with an outward folding design. This seems to be an interesting move as the predecessor came with an inward folding screen, but the fans wanted an outward folding screen. And now with the Mate Xs 2, fans will finally get the outward foldable design.

In addition to the teasers, a Chinese tipster shared the renders of the foldable smartphone. Thanks to the renders, we know that the device will come with a punch-hole display. It will be a wide panel, however, the screen size is still unknown.

It will feature a triple camera system, and as seen in previous generation Mate X models, this too will come with a vertical hinge that’ll offer a grip to hold and keep the camera sensors. It will feature a 50MP main lens, a 13MP ultra-wide sensor, and an 8MP telephoto unit.

Under the hood, it is expected to come with either the Kirin 9000 4G SoC or Snapdragon 888 4G chipset. As for the battery, it will pack a 4,500mAh cell with support for 6W rapid charging technology. The phone will boot on HarmonyOS 2.0.1 out of the box. Lastly, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 will launch in Black, White, and Purple colors.

Oppo A16K gets Rs. 1,000 price cut in India: Here’s the new price

Pranav Sawant — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 19:25:45 +0000

Back in January, Oppo unveiled the budget-centric A16K smartphone in the Indian market. The device debuted in 3GB and 4GB RAM options and was priced at Rs.10,490 and Rs. 11,990, respectively. Now, the 4GB RAM variant has received a price drop months after its release.

The Oppo A16K is now priced at Rs. 10,990 for the 4GB + 64GB variant in India, as confirmed by Mahesh Telecom. However, the new pricing seems to yet to affect the online marketplace as currently, only the offline market prices seem to have changed.

Oppo A16k

The Oppo A16K can be purchased in Black, Blue, and White color variants.

The Oppo A16K sports a 6.52-inch tear-drop notch display with an HD+(720 x 1600 pixels) resolution. The device has a single 5MP camera on the front for selfies and a 13MP single shooter on the rear. The rear camera has an aperture of f/2.2 and comes with night mode. It also comes with 5x digital zoom support.

Under the hood, it is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC paired with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of storage. The phone packs a 4,230mAh battery with support for 10W charging speed. It has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a micro-USB port. Coming to the software, the phone has ColorOS 11.1 out of the box with Android 11 out of the box.

Sony Xperia 10 II gets the promised Android 12 update

Pranav Sawant — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:52:56 +0000

Last month, Sony confirmed that the Xperia 10 II will soon receive the Android 12 update in some regions. However, the release timeline wasn’t confirmed. Now, it appears that the device has started receiving the latest update in regions like South East Asia.

A Reddit user has posted the screenshot of the update. The new Android 12 update for the Xperia 10 II has the build number 59.2.A.0.422. The update carries a size of 900MB and brings March 2022 security patch. Well, it’s not the latest, but still a recent one.

Sony Xperia 10 II Android 12 Update via Reddit

The update log reveals that users who update to Android 12 won’t be able to roll back to Android 11. There’s no information on the features it brings, but we expect it to carry all the Android 12 features like Privacy Dashboard, Mic and camera indicators, Quick Settings panel, and others.

Sony hasn’t revealed the launch timeline of the update for other regions yet, but given that the models in South East Asia received it, we can expect a global release soon.

If you are a Sony Xperia 10 II user residing in the aforementioned region, you should get the OTA update notification on your device. Meanwhile, you can also check for the update manually by going into Settings > Software Update.

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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds launched with 7mm drivers, ANC & Transparency modes

Pranav Sawant — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:18:10 +0000

Sennheiser today officially launched new TWS earbuds under the Momentum branding dubbed the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds. This is a successor to the Momentum True Wireless 2 and has updated specifications.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds are priced at $249.95(that’s roughly Rs. 19,200). The earbuds come in three color options – Black, White, and Graphite – and can be purchased from May 10 in the US.

The company hasn’t revealed the release date for other markets, but we expect it to reach other regions soon.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds Features

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 TWS earbuds come with a similar design as the predecessor. The earbuds have an in-ear fit and a Sennheiser branding on each earbud. The earbuds feature 7mm dynamic drivers that are claimed to offer deep bass and natural/detailed mid & highs.

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Interestingly, the earbuds have an Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) feature that adjusts the noise cancellation levels based on the surrounding environment. Apart from the ANC mode, the earbuds also come with Transparency mode. Sennheiser also offers custom music profiles that can be chosen from the company’s Smart Control app.

The earbuds come with three microphones offering clear call clarity. The earbuds alone are claimed to offer up to 7 hours of playback, while with the case, you can get additional 21 hours of battery. The earbuds support aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs. Lastly, the earbuds come with an IPX4 rating for water and dust resistance.

No Samsung Galaxy S22 FE this year: Rumor

Pranav Sawant — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:18:03 +0000

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE has been a favorite for some and uninteresting for others. Whatever be the case, its successor was said to be in the pipeline this year. However, a new leak reveals that the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE may not actually happen.

According to a Korean blog, there’s a possibility that the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE will not be released this year. It is said that there’s no available development firmware for the smartphone, nor does the development team have any AP-related content for the device. As per Dohyun Kim, this is similar to the Galaxy Note 21’s situation where the sign of its availability was little to none.

As of now, there’s no official confirmation regarding this by the brand, so it’s recommended to take the information with a grain of salt.

Although the phone’s not arriving this year, we expect it to launch sometime later. Previous rumors have revealed that the phone could arrive with a Dimensity chipset. However, the most recent leaks opposed it and hinted that the phone could stick to Exynos or Snapdragon SoCs. At the moment, the exact chipset isn’t confirmed.

Other than the chipset, the S22 FE is expected to come with a similar design as the Galaxy S22. We aren’t sure whether it will go with the plastic shell like the S21 FE or have better-built quality. More details of the phone remain unknown.

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Motorola Moto G62 5G spotted on FCC with 4,700mAh battery

Pranav Sawant — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 15:05:46 +0000

Motorola recently launched the Moto G52 in the Indian market and the next few devices expected to arrive are the Moto G82 5G and Moto G62 5G. The latter has now passed the FCC certification website revealing its key details. With this certification, we expect the launch to be near.

The Motorola Moto G62 5G has arrived on the FCC certification website with model number XT2223-2. As per the listing, the smartphone will come with a 4,700mAh battery and have a 20W fast charging support. This is contrary to the previous leak that mentioned a 6000mAh cell with 33W fast charging.

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The listing also confirms that it is a 5G phone with support for dual SIM. Furthermore, it has dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC support.

Apart from this, there’s nothing else to look at. However, previous leaks have revealed some of its details. The smartphone is confirmed to come with Android 12 out of the box. It is tipped to come with a punch-hole display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It is expected to be either a 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate.

Moreover, it is said to come with a triple camera system with a 50MP main lens. It is expected to come with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. As for security, it is rumored to have a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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POCO F4 GT launched with 120Hz display, SD 8 Gen1, and 120W HyperCharge support

Pranav Sawant — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:51:09 +0000

POCO has officially launched the POCO F4 GT in the global markets. The smartphone succeeds the POCO F3 GT and brings the latest hardware and design to the table.

Design & Display

To start off, the POCO F4 GT is a rebranded version of the Redmi K50G a.k.a K50 Gaming that launched earlier this year in China. That being said, the design is familiar. The smartphone sports an “X” shaped theme to it and it also reflects on the camera island. There’s also the LED flash beside the sensors that has an actual flash-like design.

On the front, it sports a punch-hole display with thin bezels. It is a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with Full-HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device has Gorilla Glass Victus protection and 10-bit color depth with over 1 billion colors.

Specifications

The smartphone comes powered by the 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It is an octa-core chipset that showed 1235 single-core points and 3555 multi-core points on the Geekbench. The device has 8GB/12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB/256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.

It packs a 4,700mAh (2x 2350 dual-cell) battery with support for 120W HyperCharge fast charging support. This means that the device will be fully charged in about 17 minutes. For charging it comes with an L-shaped charging cable inside the box so that you can game while the phone’s charging.

Since it is a gaming smartphone, the phone also houses a cooling system. LiquidCool technology 3.0. It comes with dual vapor chambers with a total area of 4860mm². It also has magnetic pop-up triggers for gamers. These triggers are also customizable meaning that you can set them for other functions, for instance, to open cameras.

It has Wi-FI 6E (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz, 6Ghz), Bluetooth, and dual-SIM support with 5G connectivity. The smartphone boots on Android 12 out of the box and has MIUI 13 on top of it. It also comes with symmetrical quad speakers and has a triple microphone setup.

Cameras

The POCO F4 GT comes with a triple camera system with a 64MP IMX686 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens (120-degree FOV), and an 8MP macro unit.

Upfront, it has a 20MP Sony IMX596 sensor for selfies. The device comes with camera features like Night Mode, Portrait mode, and a dedicated Flicker sensor.

Pricing, Colors, and Availability

The POCO F4 GT is priced at EUR 599(~$639) for the 8GB + 128GB variant and EUR 699(~$746) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. However, it will be available for EUR 499(~$532) and EUR 599(~$639), respectively in the early bird offer.

POCO F4 GT all colors

It comes in Sleath Black, Knight Silver, and Cyber Yellow color variants.

Samsung Galaxy A51 gets it’s 2nd Android update; brings April 2022 security patch

Pranav Sawant — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:12:50 +0000

Samsung has been keen on offering updates to its mid-range smartphones. The higher-end A-series models are usually the first to get the latest updates. Last month, the Samsung Galaxy A51 received the Android 12 update in regions like Russia, Vietnam, and UAE. Now, the device is getting the update in Brazil.

The Samsung Galaxy A51 has received the One UI 4.1-based Android 12 update for models in Brazil. The update supports all unlocked and other carriers in the region. The build number of the update is A515FXXU5FVD2 and is sized over 2GB. It comes with the latest April 2022 security patch and has some bug fixes and improvements.

Samsung Galaxy A51

The update brings all the Android 12 and One UI 4.1 features like the Privacy Dashboard, improved color palette for apps, and Game Optimization Service (GOS) in Game Booster mode.

If you are a Galaxy A51 user residing in Brazil, you should have received the update notification. If you haven’t received any notification, simply head to the Settings > Software Update. If you still don’t see the Android 12 update on your phone, do not worry as it’s probably a staged update and your device should receive it soon.

The Samsung Galaxy A51 was launched back in 2019 with Android 10 out of the box. It has a 6.5-inch SuperAMOLED screen and packs Exynos 9611 SoC. The smartphone came with 48MP triple cameras and had a 4,000mAh battery.

Xiaomi GamePad Elite Edition controller launched with Somatosensory controls & Steam platform support

Pranav Sawant — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:36:38 +0000

Xiaomi on Monday announced the all-new GamePad Elite Edition controller for gamers. The Xiaomi GamePad Elite Edition controller comes with somatosensory controls and supports the Steam platform.

Xiaomi GamePad Elite Edition controller Features

The Xiaomi GamePad Elite Edition controller comes in the White shade and features the A/B/X/Y control keys. The keys have been tested thoroughly with at least 1,000,000 presses. It comes with two large-sized joysticks and has linear trigger buttons. The controller has a built-in InvenSense 6-axis gyroscope sensor that offers somatosensory controls. Thanks to this feature, users can experience in-game sensations.

Xiaomi GamePad Elite Edition

The GamePad Elite Edition controller supports Windows computers and the Steam gaming platform. The GamePad can be connected wirelessly with Bluetooth. It has Bluetooth v5.0 and comes with a 2.4G wireless receiver inside the box. It also has the Nordic chip assuring it has seamless connectivity.

Apart from computers, it can also be connected to smart TVs, Android phones, and even Android tablets. It comes with an exclusive bracket that can be attached to your smartphone.

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The Xiaomi GamePad Elite Edition controller is priced at CNY 399(~$61), but it will go on crowdfunding for CNY 329(~$50). The crowdfunding starts on April 27 in China.

Mivi DuoPods F60 ENC launched for Rs. 999 offering up to 50+ hours of music playback

Pranav Sawant — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:49:58 +0000

Mivi on Monday launched the all-new DuoPods F60 TWS earbuds in the Indian market. The Mivi DuoPods F60 ENC comes with highlighting features like 13mm electro-dynamic drivers and has Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC). The earbuds come under Rs. 1,000 making them one of the cheapest pairs of TWS earbuds with this big driver size.

The Mivi DuoPods F60 ENC is priced at Rs. 999(~$13) and comes in Black, Blue, and White color variants. The earbuds can be purchased from Flipkart and the Mivi official website. Buyers will also get 3 months of Gaana Plus subscription for free of cost.

The Mivi DuoPods F60 ENC is a pair of TWS earbuds with an in-ear style design. The earbuds have a stem that has the Mivi branding. One of the major highlights of the earbuds is the drivers. The earbuds come with 13mm electro-dynamic drivers that are said to offer balanced sound. The earbuds support different types of codes like the AVRCP, A2DP, HDP, and HFP.

The earbuds come with four microphones offering 4x clarity on calls. Thanks to the quad microphones, the earbuds come with Environmental Noise Cancellation support. The earbuds have touch controls and Google Assistant support. There’s also Alexa and Siri support, which can be toggled by the touch controls. The earbuds also have low latency for gaming.

As for the playback time, Mivi advertises that the earbuds can last for up to 8.5 hours (at 70% volume) on a single charge. With the charging case, the earbuds are said to offer playback time of up to 50+ hours. The earbuds come with a Type-C port for charging and boasts an IPX4 rating.