Today marks a significant milestone for Tesla in China as the company celebrates the 10th anniversary of delivering its first-ever Model S cars to Chinese customers. Since those early days in 2014, Tesla has seen remarkable growth in China’s electric vehicle market.
To commemorate this anniversary, Tesla Asia reposted a celebratory message, highlighting the Model S’s safety achievements and the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing electric vehicle technology.
With over 1.7 million Tesla owners in China alone and a global community exceeding 6 million, Tesla’s impact on the automotive landscape is undeniable. China’s dedication to embracing new energy vehicles (NEVs) is also equally evident, with NEV ownership surpassing the 20 million mark.
Important moments in Tesla’s China journey include delivering Model S keys to the first Chinese owners, including notable figures like Xiaomi founder Lei Jun and Li Auto founder Li Xiang. The opening of the Shanghai Gigafactory in late 2019 also marked a significant shift for Tesla in China. With an annual capacity of over 950,000 vehicles, it is now Tesla’s largest facility globally.
Tesla’s Model S has been celebrated for its safety achievements, earning a maximum 5-star safety rating from both Euro NCAP and U.S. NHTSA in every NHTSA subcategory in 2014. Its active safety system, including features like Autopilot hardware and Lane Departure Warning, underscores Tesla’s commitment to innovation and safety.
In the face of increasing competition, Tesla recently implemented a price reduction across all models, further enhancing its appeal in the Chinese market. Yesterday’s announcement saw prices reduced by 14,000 yuan ($1,930), making Tesla vehicles even more accessible to consumers.
The company’s upcoming Spark 20 Pro 5G was spotted on the FCC and TDRA databases carrying the KJ8 model number. On FCC, the moniker of this device as well as its battery size and charging capacity were confirmed. The new Tecno Spark 20 Pro will be powered by a large 4,900mAh battery pack that supports 33W wired fast charging. Even the storage configuration was confirmed with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
A notable aspect revealed on the website was the design. The Spark 20 Pro 5G model features a square camera module in the rear that houses three image sensors and an LED flash, which looks similar to the iPhone 15 Pro. This design is also similar to the 4G variant of the Spark 20 Pro. Unfortunately, the TDRA listing does not reveal any finer details regarding this device like its specs or features.
To recall, the Spark 20 Pro 4G is equipped with the Helio G99 SoC under the hood. The front sports a 6.78-inch LCD screen, while the rear packs a 108-megapixel triple camera setup. A large 5,000mAh battery pack powers this device, which supports 33W wired fast charging as well. So, the new 5G model would likely come with a 5G enabled processor.
Teclast has launched the T65 Max, a new tablet boasting a large 13-inch display and the MediaTek Helio G99 chipset. The tablet is priced at 1299 yuan (around $179) and is now available on JD.com. Let’s check out its key specs.
Teclast T65 Max Specifications:
The centerpiece of the T65 Max is its expansive 13-inch IPS screen with a 1920 x 1200 resolution. Teclast claims this display offers a 65% increase in viewable area compared to a standard 10.1-inch tablet, making it ideal for watching movies, gaming, or working on documents. The display boasts a 300 nits typical brightness and a 16:10 aspect ratio.
Under the hood, the tablet is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, featuring two high-performance A76 cores and six A55 efficiency cores. This combination promises smooth performance for everyday tasks, multitasking, and even casual gaming. The tablet comes with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and offers expandable virtual memory up to 12GB for a total of 20GB. Storage-wise, the T65 Max boasts 256GB of internal storage with the option to expand further using a microSD card up to 1TB.
The T65 Max runs the latest Android 14 operating system, offering a clean and user-friendly interface with improved privacy controls and customization options. Teclast has further optimized the UI for landscape mode, allowing users to run certain apps in parallel windows for a more productive workflow.
For photography, the T65 Max features a 13-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and an 8-megapixel front camera for video calls. The rear camera also includes a fill light for capturing clearer images in low-light environments.
Connectivity options include dual-SIM dual standby with support for 4G networks and VoLTE calls, ac dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2 with LDAC audio codec support, and BeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, and GALILEO satellite positioning systems.
The T65 Max boasts a large 10000mAh battery for long-lasting power and supports 18W USB-PD fast charging. The tablet also features a quad-speaker sound system with a 3W high-power amplifier and AI noise-cancellation technology for clearer voice calls.
Apple’s annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is nearly a month and a half way from today. The event usually focuses on the next-generation software across various products. This year, the iOS 18 is widely anticipated to be the centre of the event. Multiple rumours in the past have reported the upcoming software version to be loaded with AI features. This is because the Cupertino-based tech giant is lagging behind its competitors in the Gen AI space. Now, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is working on its own LLM to power on-device gen AI features on iPhones.
Apple working on its own LLM for on-device AI features
The main advantage of a large language model (LLM) is that the AI features run entirely locally on the device. Thus they don’t have to depend on cloud services to carry out the tasks. Additionally, the data also stays on the device. The processor along with a dedicated NPU powering the iPhones are capable of running LLMs. Due to this, the on-device gen AI features will offer faster response times and enhanced privacy compared to cloud-based solutions. The features can also work with a low network or none at all.
Previously, it was rumoured that Apple is working on its own large language model codenamed Ajax. The AI features are expected to be deeply integrated with apps like Health, Messages, Shortcuts, and more.
Gurman also reiterated past reports that Apple’s in-house LLM model may be limited to cloud-based LLM’s like ChatGPT and Gemini. The Cupertino-based giant might license the technology from third parties. The analyst previously stated that Apple is in talks with Google to license the latter’s Gemini AI on iPhones.
A new iQOO Z series smartphone could be launching in the global market soon. A fresh certification sighting of the iQOO Z9x was recently spotted in Thailand. The device is currently set to launch in China later this week. So here are all the details.
iQOO Z9x visits NBTC
The Chinese brand’s upcoming Z9x model was spotted on the NBTC certification. This model was spotted carrying the I2219 model number. Unfortunately, finer details regarding this device like its specs and features were not revealed in the online database. However, a leak from back in February revealed some of its key features. The Z9x is expected to be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC and will be powered by a massive 6,000mAh battery pack.
It will even support 44W wired fast charging. On the front, it will sport an LCD panel that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and 1000nits of peak brightness. Meanwhile, the rear features a 50-megapixel dual camera setup. Another report revealed the storage configuration of the iQOO Z9x, which includes an 8GB RAM + 256GB storage option and a 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.
The NBTC listing basically hints that a global launch is imminent. With the Chinese announcement being right around the corner, the wider release will likely follow soon. So stick around for more as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this device.
Realme has finally started the sale of the base Realme P1 in India. The smartphone was announced last week in the region. Now, it has officially gone on sale, bringing capable specs and an ultra slim design all for a budget price tag. So here’s everything you need to know.
Realme P1: Pricing & Offers
The Chinese brand has launched the vanilla P1 model in the Indian market, while the P1 Pro is set to go on sale on 30th April 2024. Realme P1 arrives in two color options, namely Peacock Green and Phoenix Red. It is currently available for purchase via Flipkart and Realme’s official store. The device has a starting price tag of 15,999 INR for its 6GB + 128GB option, while the 8GB + 256GB variant costs 18,999 INR. Realme is even offering an instant discount of 1,000 INR for the 6GB option and a 2,000 INR discount on the 8GB version to HDFC, SBI, and ICICI bank transactions.
The Realme P1 sports a tall 6.67-inch AMOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC. This model features a 50-megapixel dual camera setup on the rear, while the front offers a 16-megapixel selfie shooter. A large 5,000mAh battery pack powers this device, which supports 45W wired fast charging.
Other notable features include an in-display fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an ultra thin 7.97mm body. For those interested in this device, you can check out our comparison between the Realme P1 and POCO X6 as well as our first impressions of the Realme P1.
Sapphire Technology has launched the NITRO+ B650I WIFI super platinum motherboard for 1,689 Yuan (~$233). This is the successor of the NITRO+ B550I motherboard launched in 2021. So let’s take a look at what this new product has to offer.
NITRO+ B650I WIFI comes with an 8-layer PCB, 8-phase digital power supply design, boasts Infineon XDPE 192C3B PWM solution, and Power Stage 70A Dr.MOS. In addition, it equips the AMD AM5 base and supports AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors.
For memory, it equips 2 x DDR5 6000 MHz memory (the maximum capacity is 96GB) with support for overclocking. The predecessor Sapphire NITRO+ B550I supported DDR4 memory with a maximum speed of 4600 MHz. For storage, this motherboard offers 2 Gen4 x 4 M.2 interfaces and 4 SATA 3 interfaces. This motherboard also supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth. There’s also a USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface for the front.
To deal with the heat, the power supply MOS and The M.2 slot is covered with armored heat dissipation. This motherboard offers two 4 pin interfaces for the CPU fan and the system fan. For RGB it equips a 12V 4 pin and an additional 5V 3 pin interfaces. The RGB can be controlled through the Sapphire TriXX software.
Sapphire officially stated on the WeChat platform (via ITHome) that it will make certain changes in non-graphics card product lines this year.
However, the update doesn’t feature the latest Android 14 but instead runs on Android 13. For the Mi 10, the update bears the firmware version 1.0.3.0.TJACNXM and has an installation package size of 4.1GB.
The updates for the Mi 11 Pro and Ultra come with firmware versions 1.0.3.0.TJACNXM/1.0.2.0.TJJCNXM and weigh in at 4.2GB. Additionally, the update includes the March security patch.
Here’s the complete changelog of the Xiaomi HyperOS update for Mi 10 series (translated from Chinese):
Low-level refactoring:
The bottom layer of Xiaomi's ThePaper OS has been reconstructed to bring out excellent hardware performance;
Key task identification and dyeing technology dynamically controls resource allocation based on task importance, with stronger performance and lower power consumption;
Ultra-low-power rendering framework improves battery life and provides smoother animation effects;
SOC integrated frequency modulation connects the hardware resources of the whole machine in series to respond to changes in computing power requirements faster, with fewer frame drops and smoother performance;
Refresh storage technology to reduce storage fragmentation, allowing you to use it as new for a long time;
The intelligent network selection capability has been upgraded, making the network in weak network environments smoother;
Intelligent signal selection engine dynamically adjusts antenna strategies to improve signal stability.
Cross-terminal intelligent connection
Xiaomi HyperConnect cross-device interconnection framework allows devices to be efficiently connected and achieve ultimate collaboration;
The new integrated device center enables dynamic real-time networking of all devices, and you can view and control surrounding devices in the control center;
The cross-device experience has been fully upgraded, supporting cross-device calls to multiple hardware capabilities such as cameras, screens, and communications;
Applications, audio and video, clipboard and other data and services support free flow between multiple devices and are fully secure;
Security and privacy architecture for device interconnection. Devices verify mutual security through TEE, and data transmission is encrypted at the hardware level;
Cross-end privacy system, including Internet permission management, Internet behavior reminders and Internet behavior records.
Global security
Security and privacy architecture for device interconnection;
Devices verify mutual security through TEE, and data transmission is encrypted at the hardware level;
Cross-end privacy system, including Internet permission management, Internet behavior reminders and Internet behavior records.
Aesthetics of life
The life-sense aesthetics facing globalization creates delicate and comfortable visuals and light and coherent dynamic effects. The diverse fusion of expressions brings a new systematic aesthetic experience;
The new motion language brings a light and coherent global motion experience;
Vitality color system, natural colors full of life, refresh the interface; unified system fonts, designed for the world;
New weather design and real-time weather engine create a surreal visual experience;
The global focus notification system dynamically displays changes in key information and a new artistic lock screen, turning each of your photos into a poster. It also has dynamic glass material, making the screen look exquisite the moment it turns on;
The desktop icon design has been upgraded, and the color and shape have been completely renewed and reconstructed;
Multi-task window management, unified interaction, efficient and easy to use.
To get the latest firmware, users can navigate to Device Settings > About > Software Update > Check for Update. Also, before proceeding with the upgrade, make sure that your smartphone has enough storage space and battery life to avoid potential issues or data corruption. And to be safe from any data loss, its advisable to take a backup of important documents or files.
Redmi 13C 5G will soon be available in a new blue color option, reveals tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore. He has also shared the leaked renders of the new color variant. Probably, Xiaomi may officially confirm its arrival in the next few days.
Redmi 13C 5G coming soon in blue option
The Redmi 13C 5G, which debuted in December 2023 in India, has been available in three colors: Starlight Black, Startrail Green, and Startail Silver. The blue variant will be the fourth-color variant of the device. The 13C is currently available in three options, such as 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+256GB, in the country. These variants are priced at Rs 10,499 (~$125), Rs 11,999 (~$145), and Rs 13,999 (~$168), respectively.
Redmi 13C 5G specifications
The Redmi 13C 5G has a 6.74-inch IPS LCD panel with a waterdrop notch design. It offers an HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, 600 nits of brightness, and Gorilla Glass protection. The device will run on the MIUI 14-based Android 13. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
The Dimensity 6100 Plus chipset powers the handset. As mentioned above, the device comes with 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It has a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card for extra storage. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The phone comes preloaded with Android 13 with a layer of MIUI 13 on top.
The 13C comes with a side-facing fingerprint scanner for security. In addition, it offers other specs, such as dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Last weekend started off with Samsung extending its display replacement program to the Galaxy S21 and S22 models in India.
Source: Samsung Community
Over the past few months, we have been hearing frequent cases of green lines on Super AMOLED displays on Samsung flagships. It was not just Samsung though, even OnePlus flagships were affected by this issue, which is why even OnePlus was offering free replacements for affected screens last year.
Initially, the one-time screen replacement program was limited to the Samsung Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series. But as newer Samsung smartphones have also started facing the same issue, Samsung has now extended the program to cover the Galaxy S21 and S22 series too.
But there’s a catch, you have to book an appointment for the free replacements at a Samsung Service Center by April 30th, 2024 in India. If you miss this deadline, you might end up having to pay for repairs yourself.
Source: Huawei Teardown Video SS
As we revealed in our own hands-on video, the Huawei Pura 70 comes with one of the fanciest cameras in the market, that features a large 1-inch sensor with a retractable lens.
There are two major benefits of a retractable camera design.
Even though the lens is so large, since it goes inside, it is protected from unwanted scratches.
Huawei can install a really large camera sensor in a compact space without the camera module poking out of the phone like an external accessory.
The retraction mechanism uses stepper motors and is also IP68 dustproof and waterproof certified. It’s a first for mass-produced phones to feature such an innovative camera design.
The Chinese audio brand iFlytek has released an interesting AI powered hearing aid that offers real time subtitles of the conversations happening around you, right on your smartphone.
The hearing aid comes in a special variant called the StarFire Edition, which utilizes real-time voice-to-text conversion, displaying conversations on a smartphone app, ensuring important information is never missed.
This could be a game changer for people with partial hearing loss. More details on the device are in our story here.
Are you wondering how the new Kirin 9010 stacks up against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 model?
We decided to compare the two flagship chips based on the data we got from our hands on and external sources. According to benchmark comparisons, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 seems to be overpowering the Huawei’s Kirin 9010 in most departments. However, we would want to test the device for a longer period to decide whether there’s any difference in real life performance.
If you want to see how these two chips compare in benchmarks, more details are in our comparison story here.
Xiaomi has a new 100-inch Redmi Max TV in China and brings upgrades as compared to the previous generation model. If you remember, when the TV was launched in 2020, it was an instant hit among customers, selling over 1660 units in a single day.
That’s pretty impressive given how each unit is over $1200.
The 2025 edition comes with a refresh rate of 144Hz and support for variable refresh rate (VRR) technology. The TV also comes with 120 Hz MEMC motion compensation. Notably, there’s a competitive mode that pushes the refresh rate to an even higher 240Hz.
Google is set to release the Pixel 9 series later this year, reportedly featuring three devices: the Pixel 9, a more powerful but compact Pixel 9 Pro, and a larger flagship, the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
We have seen the renders of all three devices, and now real-life images of the Pixel 9 Pro have popped up online. The images, shared by a Russian website named Rozetked, supposedly showcase the Pixel 9 Pro’s design alongside some potential specs.
it seems Samsung is also working on an FE smartphone within the Galaxy S24 series. Though specifics about this smartphone are currently scarce, GalaxyClub, a trusted source for Samsung leaks, spilled the beans that Samsung is cooking up a new smartphone codenamed R12.
These accessories were launched last September as part of Apple’s commitment to sustainability and were claimed to be a durable alternative to leather. However, it appears the company’s durability claims haven’t held up over time.
Vivo is reportedly developing a new X-series of smartphones for the Chinese market. The lineup is expected to comprise three models: the Vivo X100s, X100s Pro, and X100 Ultra. According to a report by the Chinese publication Jiemian News, the X100 Ultra will be the company’s first smartphone to feature its self-developed imaging brand, BlueImage.
Honor has recently hinted at a new pink color variant of its Honor Magic 6 RSR Porsche Design for the global market. This announcement comes after the smartphone was launched in Malaysia last month in two colors: Agate Gray and Frozen Berry Pink. Interestingly, the pink model has already been available in its home country, China, since the device’s debut there.
The Huawei Pura 70 series was launched in China on April 18. The series reportedly offers a new 5nm chipset which is capable enough to support a couple of AI features such as AI photo retouching, article summarization, handwriting removal, table extraction, dialect recognition, and more.
Huawei Pura 70 series offers a couple of AI features
One of the key features of the AI photo retouching function is the removal of “disharmonious” elements from an image such as people in the background. The feature understands image semantics, removes distractions with one swipe, and fills the areas based on the surroundings with generative AI, just like some other flagships on the market. It also supports a cloud-based image enhancement feature that enhances image quality of a variety of images.
Another similar feature of the Pura 70 series powered by generative AI called “Xiaoyi Skin Care Q&A” where users can take a picture of a skincare product including the ingredients and share it with the Xiaoyi Assistant. The assistant will perform ingredient analysis and share the suitable skin type for the product and its efficacy details.
As mentioned before, the Xiaoyi Assistant can summarize articles and other documents. It can also translate the text in different languages.
Another feature of the Pura 70 series is “Smart vision” which can scan documents, remove handwriting, extract text and tables, etc.
The Huawei Pura 70 series comprises four models: the Huawei Pura 70, Pura 70 Pro, Pura 70 Pro+, and Pura 70 Ultra. While the Pura 70 Pro and Pura 70 Ultra have been available for sale since the launch day, the same wasn’t true for the Pura 70 and Pura 70 Pro+, which have now hit the shelves today.
iQOO is all set to unveil its Z9 series in China this Wednesday — April 24th. The lineup is expected to include the iQOO Z9x, Z9, and Z9 Turbo.
Leading up to the launch, iQOO has been teasing the specifications of these smartphones for a while now. Now, just before the big reveal, real-life images of the iQOO Z9 and Z9 have popped up on Weibo, a popular Chinese social media platform.
The images show the iQOO Z9 and Z9 Turbo with a similar design. Both smartphones feature a flat OLED display on the front and a squircle-shaped camera module on the back housing a dual-camera system. The Z9x, however, is expected to have a unique rear design compared to its siblings.
We can also see the specifications of both smartphones revealed from the settings page. The iQOO Z9 can be seen powered with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, paired with 12GB of RAM and 12GB of virtual RAM. Storage comes in at 512GB.
The Z9 Turbo, on the other hand, will feature a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, 16GB of RAM (with 16GB of virtual RAM), and 512GB of storage. Additionally, there are speculations that the Z9 Turbo might include a dedicated graphics chip for handling demanding tasks.
Both the Z9 and Z9 Turbo are equipped with a substantial 6,000mAh battery. On the software front, they will run on OriginOS 4, based on Android 14.
Moreover, in an official poster today, iQOO confirmed that all three phones will come with an IP64 rating for protection against dust and water.
Huawei, having recently launched its Pura 70 series smartphones, is now reportedly focusing on its Nova 13 series. While specific information about these new smartphones is scarce, leaks from tipster “Smart Pikachu” have shed some light on what we can expect.
According to the leak, all Nova 13 phones will support 5G connectivity. It’s particularly noteworthy because the Huawei Nova 12 series has some models, like the base Nova 12 SE, that are stuck with 4G.
While the exact processor for the Nova 13 series remains uncertain, the tipster suggests it might use the new Kirin 9010 chip, which made its debut with the recent Huawei Pura 70 series smartphones.
On the front, the Nova 13 series is expected to come with a curved display boasting a 1.5K resolution.
While the camera details are scarce, the tipster hints at the possibility of a rear camera setup with a periscope lens and variable aperture support. Also, the lineup is said to prioritize the selfie experience by including dual front cameras.
There are also rumors suggesting that the Nova 13 series smartphones will support two-way Beidou satellite communication technology. This feature would enable users to send and receive messages through Beidou satellites, even in areas without terrestrial network coverage.
Apart from this, there isn’t much information available regarding the specifications of the Huawei Nova 13 series. However, regarding its launch, the lineup is expected to debut in the second quarter of 2024. We’ll keep you updated on any new developments as they come in.
According to several reports, Samsung is developing a new C-series phone for the Chinese market under the model number SM-C5560. The handset has recently appeared in the database of China’s TENAA certification platform and Geekbench in the past few weeks. A new development reveals that the handset is already on display in some of the offline stores in China. It seems that the device will be available for purchase before the end of this month (April).
Samsung Galaxy C55Samsung Galaxy C55
The images above reveal that the Galaxy C55 will be available in at least black and orange options. The images show that both variants have a stitched plain leather design. In all likelihood, the Galaxy C55 will be a rebranded version of the Galaxy M55, available via Amazon in India.
Samsung Galaxy C55 specifications
According to reports, the Galaxy C55 will feature a 6.7-inch S-AMOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will have a 50-megapixel camera on the front, and a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit on the back.
The C55 will feature the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset. The device may ship with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. It may pack a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging.
Some Chinese tech bloggers have claimed that the Galaxy C55 will debut on April 26 in China, and its shipping is likely to begin on April 28. However, Samsung is yet to release an official confirmation of the arrival of the C55. It is likely to come in two options, such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for 1,999 Yuan (~$276) and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for 2,299 Yuan (~$317).
Redmi launched the Redmi 13C and Redmi 13C 5G smartphones in Q4 2023, and the brand is currently said to be working on the Redmi 13 5G. A recent report revealed its model numbers for different markets and the chipset that it will come equipped with. A new leak that surfaced on Weibo has revealed the battery size and charging capabilities of the device.
To recall, the Redmi 12 5G came equipped with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. The same chip is expected to power the Redmi 13 5G. The new leak states that the device will pack a 5,000mAh battery and have support for 33W fast charging. To recall, the Redmi 12 5G from last year packed the same battery but offered slower 18W charging support.
The Redmi 13 5G’s internal code is N19 and it is said to have the “Breeze” codename. The 2406ERN9CC model number is reportedly associated with the Chinese variant of the device. Its Indian edition is identified with the 2406ERN9CI model number.
Another variant with the model number 24066PC95I is reportedly on its way to India. This device is likely to arrive as a Poco device, and probably carry the “Poco M7 5G” moniker. The Redmi 13 5G and the Poco M7 5G are expected to come preloaded with the HyperOS-based Android 14. The other details of these devices are yet to be revealed.
To recall, the Redmi 12 5G features a 6.79-inch IPS LCD 90Hz screen with support for Full HD+ resolution, a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and up to 128 GB of internal storage, a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, MIUI 13-based Android 13, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. For photography, it has an 8-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system.
While the Pura 70 Pro and Ultra models have been on sale since their launch, the Pura 70 and Pura 70 Pro+ are available for purchase in China, starting today. So let’s delve into the specifics of the Huawei Pura 70 and Pura 70 Pro+.
Pricing and Availability
The Huawei Pura 70 comes in three storage variants: 112+256GB, 12GB+512GB, and 12GB+1TB which are priced at 5,499 Yuan (~$760), 5,999 Yuan (~$830), and 6,999 Yuan(~$967) respectively. Its color options include Black, White, Blue, and Rose Red.
Meanwhile, the Huawei P70 Pro+ is priced at 7,999 Yuan (~$1,105) for the 12GB+256GB variant and 8,999 Yuan (~$1,245) for the 12GB+512GB variant. It comes in three colors: Phantom Black, Optical Silver, and String White, with a unique nano-textured design on the back.
Specifications
The Huawei Pura 70 features a 6.6-inch display with a crisp 2760 x 1256 resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. The Pura 70 Pro+ steps it up with a larger 6.8-inch LTPO OLED panel boasting an even sharper 1440 x 3040 resolution.
Both displays offer a dynamic refresh rate that can adjust from 1Hz to 120Hz for optimal performance and battery efficiency. And you get an in-screen fingerprint scanner for secure and convenient unlocking on both models.
For protection against drops and scratches, both phones come equipped with the second generation of Huawei’s innovative Kunlun Glass. It improves drop resistance by a staggering 100% compared to first-gen Kunlun glass, according to Huawei.
Under the hood, the Pura 70 Pro+ is powered by the latest Kirin 9010 chipset, the successor to the Kirin 9000S. The SoC features a new octa-core CPU configuration with two high-performance cores clocked at 2.30GHz, six mid-range cores at 2.18GHz, and four efficiency cores at 1.55GHz.
The Pura 70, on the other hand, uses a slightly less powerful variant, the Kirin 9000S1. As for software, both phones run the latest HarmonyOS 4.2.
Keeping the lights on in the Pura 70 Pro+ is a substantial 5050mAh battery with support for 100W wired and 80W wireless charging.
The Pura 70 comes with a slightly smaller 4900mAh battery and supports still-impressive 66W wired charging, and 50W wireless charging. Notably, both phones offer satellite connectivity for communication in remote areas.
Camera-wise, the Pura 70 has a 50MP sensor with a wide f/1.4 to f/4.0 variable aperture for excellent low-light performance and optical image stabilization (OIS) for sharper pictures. It’s accompanied by a 12MP telephoto lens and a 13MP ultrawide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture.
The Pura 70 Pro+ shares the same impressive 50MP main camera with variable aperture and OIS. However, it upgrades the telephoto lens to a higher-resolution 48MP sensor and keeps the 12.5MP ultrawide lens. Both phones feature a 13-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.
Honor has recently hinted at a new pink color variant of its Honor Magic 6 RSR Porsche Design for the global market. This announcement comes after the smartphone was launched in Malaysia last month in two colors: Agate Gray and Frozen Berry Pink. Interestingly, the pink model has already been available in its home country, China, since the device’s debut there.
From the sleek world of sportscars comes the #HONORMagic6 RSR X @PorscheDesign , now in pink. With its classic flyline build and expert color tuning from Stuttgart, it's the perfect fusion of cutting-edge technology and design. 🏎️✨ pic.twitter.com/yspEUZheGe
The device has yet to launch in any other market besides China and Malaysia. Last month, HTech CEO Madhav Sheth teased the upcoming launch of the Honor Magic 6 Ultimate Edition and Honor Magic 6 RSR Porsche Design in India. However, no further announcements have been made since then.
Honor Magic 6 RSR Porsche Design specs:
The design of the Honor Magic 6 RSR Porsche Design takes cues from the Porsche Taycan electric sports car. It sports a 6.80-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1280×2800 pixels, offering a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1800 nits, which can ramp up to 5,000 nits when viewing HDR content.
It is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and operates on MagicOS 8.0. It boasts a generous 24GB of RAM paired with 1TB of internal storage. In the photography department, it houses a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50MP wide-angle camera with OIS, a 180MP periscope telephoto camera with OIS, and a 50MP ultra wide-angle camera. For capturing selfies, there’s a 50MP wide-angle camera on the front.
It features a 5600mAh battery that supports fast charging with 80W Honor SuperCharge wired and 66W Honor Wireless SuperCharge technology.
Vivo is reportedly developing a new X-series of smartphones for the Chinese market. The lineup is expected to comprise three models: the Vivo X100s, X100s Pro, and X100 Ultra. According to a report by the Chinese publication Jiemian News, the X100 Ultra will be the company’s first smartphone to feature its self-developed imaging brand, BlueImage.
Vivo-Zeiss collaboration to end soon?
Vivo X100 Pro
The introduction of Vivo’s BlueImage self-developed imaging brand will mark the second independent imaging brand in the mobile phone industry after Huawei’s XMAGE, which debuted in July 2022. Currently, not much is known about what BlueImage will offer.
To recall, Vivo trademarked the BlueImage brand in November of last year. Its product services include a variety of imaging-related projects, such as graphics processors, optical lenses, and sensors.
Huawei began its collaboration with the legendary German camera and optics manufacturer Leica back in 2016. As mentioned above, Huawei introduced its independent imaging system, XMAGE, in 2022. Now that BlueImage is expected to debut on the X100 Ultra, it appears that it may soon lead to the end of the Vivo-Zeiss collaboration, which began in December 2020. It remains to be seen whether the BlueImage will also be available on the Vivo X100s and X100s Pro, which are expected to launch with the X100 Ultra in May in China.
According to reports, the Vivo X100 Ultra’s camera system will include a 50-megapixel LYT-900, a one-inch camera sensor, as the primary snapper. The same camera is available on two other flagship phones, such as the Oppo Find X7 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
A 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 50-megapixel telephoto camera, and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera are also reportedly part of the X100 Ultra’s camera setup. The latter is reportedly capable of providing 4.3x optical zoom and up to 200x digital zoom. While the X100 Ultra will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, the X100s and X100s Pro are expected to debut as the world’s first Dimensity 9300-powered phones.
Samsung debuted its top-of-the-line Galaxy S24 smartphone series back in January. The company is now likely preparing to reveal its next Galaxy Z series foldable smartphones, alongside a few other products: the Galaxy Tab S10 series, Galaxy Watch 7 series, and Galaxy Ring wearables.
Interestingly, it seems Samsung is also working on an FE smartphone within the Galaxy S24 series. Though specifics about this smartphone are currently scarce, GalaxyClub, a trusted source for Samsung leaks, spilled the beans that Samsung is cooking up a new smartphone codenamed R12.
Galaxy S23 FE.
Following the pattern of previous FE models (S20 FE – R8, S21 FE – R9, S23 FE – R11), it’s reasonable to guess that R12 is the Galaxy S24 FE. The codename R10 was allegedly assigned for Galaxy S22 FE, but it was never released.
Apart from the codename, there’s not much else we know about the S24 FE. In contrast, leaks about the S23 FE were abundant around this time last year. This could mean a possible delay for the S24 FE launch.
Samsung launched the Galaxy S23 FE in October last year. So, considering the current development stage of the S24 FE, a November launch or later seems more probable.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Specifications
Since there’s not much we know about the Galaxy S23 FE, let’s quickly recap the specifications of the Galaxy S23 FE. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC in the US and a Samsung Exynos 2200 SoC elsewhere. The SoCs are paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256 GB storage.
On the front, you get a 6.4-inch AMOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Out of the box, the smartphone runs on One UI 5.1-based Android 13 (upgraded to Android 14) and features an in-screen fingerprint sensor for security.
The device ships with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 25W wired and 15W wireless charging.
Camera-wise, the S23 FE has a 10-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 12-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 8-megapixel (telephoto, with 3x optical zoom) triple camera unit on the back.
Other key features of the device include dual speakers and an IP68-rated body.
A chipset is like the heart of a device, and therefore, it’s always a crucial decision to pick the best one. It is not just the performance; the chip also decides other parameters, such as the maximum camera resolution, RAM, and screen resolution the device supports.
Today, we’ll put the Huawei Kirin 9010, the company’s latest flagship chip, up against Qualcomm’s most powerful mobile chip – Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Explore the comparison to pick the best flagship chip for a stellar performance.
Feature
Kirin 9010
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Fabrication Process
7nm
4nm
CPU Cores
1 x Taishan Prime Core @ 2.30 GHz 3 x Taishan Middle Core @ 2.18 GHz 4 x Cortex-A510 @ 1.55 GHz
1 x Cortex-X4 @ 3.3 GHz 3 x Cortex-A720 @ 3.15 GHz 2 x Cortex-A720 @ 2.96 GHz 1 x Cortex-A520 @ 2.27 GHz
GPU
Maleoon 910 @ 750 MHz
Adreno 750 @ 770 MHz
Kirin 9010 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Performance
Huawei hasn’t revealed the Kirin 9010 spec sheet, and it’s unlikely to do that in the near future. The new Kirin 9010 chip is nothing but the polished version of the Kirin 9000S found in the Huawei Mate 60 series.
For some reason, Huawei has underclocked the Kirin 9010’s prime core, which operates at 2.30 GHz (vs 2.62 GHz in Kirin 9000S). However, the three middle cores and the last four power-efficient cores get a slight clock bump.
The clock speeds of Kirin 9010 cores are nowhere near that of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s. Even the power-efficient Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 core operates at a higher clock speed than Kirin 9010’s middle cores.
The Kirin 9010 is fabricated using a 7nm technology, whereas the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 uses a 4nm fabrication process, resulting in better power efficiency.
The Snapdragon chip also has a faster GPU. The core architecture of the Kirin 9010 is believed to be similar to the Kirin 9000S.
Kirin 9010 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Benchmark
Geekbench v6:
Kirin 9010 (single-core): 1442
Kirin 9010 (multi-core): 4471
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (single-core): 2170
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (multi-core): 6777
AnTuTu:
Kirin 9010: 979511
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: 2114718
These numbers themselves tell the story. There’s a significant performance gap between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Kirin 9010 chipsets, with the Snapdragon one leading the race.
However, the Kirin 9010, despite having an underclocked prime core, is able to beat the Kirin 9000S in benchmarks by a small margin. But, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is far ahead in the race.
Kirin 9010 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Games
The benchmarking numbers for the Huawei Kirin 9010 SoC are terrifying, but it does better than that in the real world. The Huawei P70 Ultra, powered by the same chip, was able to handle Genshin Impact fairly well.
The device resulted in an average frame rate of 60.2fps when running the same game at the highest settings with 60fps locked and the frame rate boosting feature turned off. The frame rate remained stable at around 60fps for the initial 10 minutes before dropping to 55.7fps over the next 15 minutes. The phone’s temperature reached a maximum of 46.8 degrees during the test.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, on the other hand, smoothly handles Genshin Impact and other resource-demanding titles while maintaining a 60fps stable frame rate. Secondly, the phone doesn’t get as warm as phones powered by the Kirin 9010 SoC.
Conclusion
While both Kirin 9010 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 are termed as flagship chipsets, there’s a lot of difference between them. In fact, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 beats the Huawei’s Kirin 9010 in every aspect. So, if you had to pick one of these two, it should be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
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