Samsung has been working on perfecting its advanced 3nm process technology and it seems like that production yield results for its most cutting edge chip fabrication line has almost been perfected.
Back in 2022, the South Korean tech giant was the first to kick off mass production of 3nm chips. Around this period, the company’s rate of production yield was in the range of 10 percent. Now, it appears that the first generation of 3nm process nodes have reached a “perfect” level of production yield, as per a source close to the matter. The report also claimed that the Samsung Foundry had begun taking orders from fabless clients to begin mass production of its most advanced chips earlier this week.
According to the source, “We are now developing second-generation 3nm chips without delay.” For those unaware, the production yield is basically how many chips remain on the wafer and are key to the profitability of the semiconductor process node. Notably, the 3nm process technology is all the first process node where Samsung applied its first generation GAA structure transistors. Simply put, it is a method on improving the chip performance and energy efficiency.
On the other hand, the world’s largest contract chipmaker TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) employs its FinFET technology for the 3nm process, which entered mass production just last month. But while TSMC was months behind Samsung, the former also has Apple as one of its major customers.
Samsung has announced that its latest Samsung Galaxy S23 series is now up for pre-reservations in India. Customers are required to pay Rs 1,999 to pre-reserve the device. Those who pre-book will be eligible for benefits worth Rs 5,000, though details on what those benefits will have yet to be revealed.
The pre-booking customers will also get exclusive color options, a Rs 2,000 welcome voucher and 2 percent loyalty points via the Samsung Shop app. The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is set to launch globally on February 1st, and the company will hold an in-person event for the launch. However, Samsung has not yet confirmed any key features of the new flagship phones.
Teasers suggest that the camera will be one of the core highlights, with Samsung claiming that the series will offer a great night photography experience and a triple rear camera setup. Rumors also suggest that the new flagship phone will have a 200-megapixel camera, which may be seen on the Ultra version.
What to expect from the Samsung Galaxy S23 series
The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is expected to be a top-of-the-line smartphone lineup with impressive specs and features. According to the leaks and rumors, all three models are said to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The Galaxy S23 Ultra is expected to have a large 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a QHD+ resolution. The display is also said to be brighter than the iPhone 14 Pro series, with a brightness of 2200 nits.
S23 Ultra will also have a quad camera system, including a new 200 MP main camera and two 10MP telephoto cameras with 3x and 10x optical zoom as well as a 12 MP ultrawide camera. The battery capacity of the S23 Ultra is expected to be 5000 mAh and it will support 25W fast charging and at least 15W wireless charging.
The S23 and S23 Plus will also have impressive camera setups, featuring a triple camera arrangement on the back with a 50MP primary camera, a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, and a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. The S23 and S23 Plus will have 6.1-inch and 6.6-inch screens, respectively, with Full HD+ resolutions and AMOLED panels that support a 120 Hz refresh rate.
The S23 and S23 Plus will also have hole-punch cutouts for the front-facing camera and will support 25W wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging. The S23 is rumored to have a 3900 mAh battery while the S23 Plus is expected to have a 4700 mAh battery. Also all three phones will come pre-installed with Android 13 and a layer of One UI 5.0 on top, offering a user-friendly and feature-rich experience.
Samsung Galaxy S23 series is shaping up to be a highly-anticipated release, with many speculating that it will be packed with cutting-edge technology and features. Stay tuned for more information in the coming days.
Philips recently introduced two new monitors to the market called the Philips 27B1U7903 and the Philips Evnia gaming monitor. The former is a professional-grade 4K monitor with a Mini LED backlight & thunderbolt 4 port, while the latter is a 34-inch curved screen gaming monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate.
The brand has now introduced the 40B1U5601H, a modified version of the 40B1U5600 that the company has been selling for the previous month or so. In summary, the 40B1U5601H replaces the dull panel with a 5 MP webcam. All other characteristics, such as a pair of 5 W speakers, are shared by the pair.
Both monitors are powered by a 40-inch IPS screen with W-LED backlights and a resolution of 3,400 x 1,440 pixels in a 21:9 aspect ratio. Furthermore, when connected to a device through DisplayPort or USB Type-C, both monitors offer 120 Hz refresh rates, but only 100 Hz when using HDMI. Furthermore, Philips asserts that the 40B1U5601H’s 1,200:1 contrast ratio and 4 ms GtG reaction times are identical to those of the 40B1U5600. The 40B1U5601H only delivers 300 nits of peak brightness, in contrast to the 40B1U5600’s 500 nits and VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification.
Philips also included a single DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, and USB Type-C connection on each monitor, with the latter supporting DisplayPort Alt Mode and 100 W Power Delivery. Like the 40B1U5600, the 40B1U5601H has a USB Type-A hub and an RJ45 Ethernet port. Philips is already selling the 40B1U5600 for £649.99; the 40B1U5601H will be made available later this month for £739.99.
Google Chrome users on Android should soon be getting a valuable upgrade to the browser called “Instance Switcher”. This feature allows users to have multiple Chrome windows open simultaneously, This could be a significant productivity boost for users, who can now have different windows for different tasks, such as “work” and “home” or for cross-referencing while researching.
One of the key benefits of this feature is that it allows users to run two versions of Chrome simultaneously and interact with both simultaneously via split-screen or by placing one instance over the other. This is useful for those who work from home, as they can now have separate windows for work and home tasks. Additionally, it allows users to watch a YouTube video while reading around the subject without switching between tabs.
This feature is similar to the “open new window” button on Safari for iPad and could be especially useful on the best Android tablets. However, the split-screen may be a bit small on some phones. While this feature may not be revolutionary, it is a handy addition to Chrome on mobile and desktop, showing that Google is not resting on its laurels.
This follows other recent time-saving features, such as pinned tabs and the secondary search window added in late 2022. The Instance Switcher feature can be found by tapping the three dots menu on Chrome and selecting “Manage Windows,” although there has been no official announcement from Google yet.
Even as a market leader it is good to see Google not resting on its laurels and adding new time-saving features to Chrome on mobile and desktop like the pinned tabs and the secondary search window added in late 2022.
Back in August 2022, OnePlus launched the OnePlus Nord Buds as a budget-range TWS offering for the Indian market, which later made its way to other markets. It debuted with a price tag of Rs. 2,799 ($34) and understandably lacked some premium features like ANC (Active noise cancellation).
Now, the brand is preparing to launch the successor to its affordable earbuds soon in the Indian and global markets. Ahead of the launch, the device appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards website, solidifying these claims.
The OnePlus Nord Buds 2, which could be released shortly, has appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards with the model number E508A. There is no additional information regarding the earbuds in the BIS listing. However, a few further certifications have produced some additional information about the earphones. On the CQC certification website, the Nord Buds 2 was spotted, and it was discovered that the charging case would have a Type-C charging connector. While the earphones may be capable of 1.5W charging, the casing will at least handle 4.5W.
The earphones have also been seen on the IMDA certification page, albeit there wasn’t much information available there. There are still many questions surrounding the impending Nord Buds 2.
Taking a look at the Nord Buds, the earbuds feature a 12.4mm titanium dynamic driver. According to manufacturer claims, each earbud’s 41mAh battery can play music for up to 7 hours. The case adds 30 hours of additional juice. With a flat stem construction and an IP55 rating for sweat and dust protection, the earphones are durable.
We have already covered various reports regarding the Apple iPhone 15 series that is set to launch later this year. However, prior to its release, another report has hinted at some of its major upcoming changes.
For those unaware, the iPhone 15 Pro series is expected to bring various major design changes, marking the first notable overhaul in a while for the Cupertino based giant’s iPhone series. Similar to how the brand removed headphone jacks in the past, it appears that the next move is to remove all forms oh physical button on the devices. Known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had previously claimed that the iPhone 15 models will ditch the physical buttons for a solid state button design.
This would basically mimic the feel of an actual button without actually having these moving parts. Now, he has reiterated this claim as well. Apparently, the company plans on replacing these physical buttons like volume rockers and power buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models. In a new tweet, Kuo stated that these solid state buttons will be equipped with a Taptic Engines, which would enable them to offer a physical button like force feedback.
Meaning, it would feel like a real button is being pressed. Furthermore, he also revealed that Cirrus Logic is the primary supplier for this new technology and is making the Taptic Engine’s controller IC for solid state buttons. If these design changes are well received by users, Kuo believes that Apple might expand it to other high end products in the future.
Samsung is said to host a launch event on January 18 where it will debut new A-series devices. As we know, the A-series ranges from budget-midrange to premium-midrange offerings. One of the devices expected to launch on January 18th is the Galaxy A34 5G which already has its design leaked.
The European variant of the Galaxy A34 5G has now appeared on Geekbench bearing the model number SM-A346B. This is not the first time the Galaxy A34 5G has been listed on Geekbench as the Korean version also appeared on it last month with the model number SM-A346N.
The European version is powered by an octa-core processor that has model number MT6877. It features two 2 performance cores clocked at 2.6GHz and 6 efficiency cores clocked at 2.0GHz. This indicates that the device features the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor, which has recently been a go-to chipset for many OEMs for their mid-range smartphones (like the Realme 10 Pro+ and Redmi Note 12 Pro series).
The Geekbench database listed the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G as having 6GB of RAM. However, we may anticipate that it will also be offered in various memory setups. As for software, the device rocks the latest Android 13-based OS.
The Geekbench database listed the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G as having 6GB of RAM. However, we may anticipate that it will also be offered in various memory setups. As for software, the device rocks the latest Android 13-based OS. The Geekbench 5 benchmark test gave the Galaxy A34 5G a single-core score of 786. It received 2294 points on the test’s multi-core round.
Other details regarding the Galaxy A34 state that it will have a triple camera unit with an LED flash on the rear. The display could be a 6.5-inch AMOLED panel offering a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz.
A 48-megapixel main camera and a 13-megapixel selfie camera could be included in the device. A 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging is probably included. It might be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner like the preceding model.
Poco is gearing up to launch the successor of the Poco X4 Pro, dubbed the Poco X5 Pro. The device is expected to make its debut in India by the end of January. Recently, we got the detailed specification of the X5 Pro through a leak. And now, the device has appeared on NBTC, EEC & BIS databases.
The Poco X5 Pro has appeared on NBTC and EEC with model number 2210132G, while the Bureau of Indian Standard has it listed with 22101320I. The POCO X5 Pro NBTC certification listing attests to the smartphone’s name. Nothing else is revealed in the certification aside from that. The POCO X5 Pro will, however, be a rebranded Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition, which was just released in China, according to the model number.
Redmi-Note-12-Pro-Speed-Edition
Poco X5 Pro specs
Considering that the Poco X5 Pro is a rebranded Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition, it will likely pack a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, combined with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, will most likely power the smartphone. The device’s 5,000mAh battery might enable 67W fast charging.
The Poco smartphone might have a 16MP front-facing camera. While for photography, it might have a triple back camera array with a 108MP main sensor as its spotlight. An 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro camera are anticipated to be used in addition to the primary sensor.
The device’s specifications might match those of the Redmi Note 12 SE, but it might have a different design. We say this since the Poco X4 Pro from last year, which had a unique design but was also rebranded, was also a rebranded device.
The global release of the Oppo Find N2 Flip is approaching. According to a recent report, it should be available in India by the conclusion of the first quarter of 2023. The device has appeared on multiple certification databases, with the most recent one being GCF. Now, it has made an appearance on the NBTC website, hinting that the device might soon debut in Thailand.
The listing on NBTC certifies the name and model number linked with it for the global market. The model number for the Oppo Find N2 Flip is CPH2437. Other than that, the listing does not mention any further details. However, as the smartphone is already available in China, we already know all the details about this device.
Oppo Find N2 Flip specs
The Find N2 Flip will have a Full HD+ AMOLED display of 6.8 inches. A 120Hz refresh rate will be supported by the foldable screen. Additionally, the top will have a hole-punch cutout for the 32MP front camera.
The Find N2 Flip’s exterior sports a large cover display. It offers a typical 60Hz refresh rate and is 3.26 inches tall. A dual camera arrangement is also included with the foldable phone. It sports a 50MP Sony IMX890 main camera and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. A 32MP front camera is available for taking selfies.
The phone is powered by a Dimensity 9000+ SoC. It was introduced in China with 256GB of internal storage and up to 12GB of RAM. The 4300mAh battery of the Find N2 Flip supports 44W rapid charging right out of the box. Running on top of Android 13 is ColorOS 13.
The next generation of Oppo flagship smartphones called the Oppo Find X6 series is said to debut in Q1 2023. The series is expected to feature two devices, namely the Find X6 and the Find X6 Pro. Ahead of the launch, many key details of these devices have been uncovered through leaks and certifications.
Now, live images of the Oppo Find X6 Pro have emerged online. The images come from Weibo tipster 机海风云 (Via /Leaks). Taking a look at the images, it is quite clear that Oppo is indeed following the design that has already appeared in the leaked renders. The claims about the device being quite chunky also appear to be true. But what’s most interesting is the massive camera bump of the device.
The thickness of this device and its camera module begs the question: Is the device comfortable to hold? Is the weight balance natural or is the top side heavier?
Other than that, the image also reveals that the device has a curved display, a power button on the right side, a speaker grille on the top, and glass covering the massive camera module. Let’s take a look at other details that are known so far.
Oppo Find X6 Pro specs
According to rumors, the Find X6 Pro would boast a 6.8- or 6.9-inch AMOLED QHD+ 120Hz display with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. A 5,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging is most likely included. The Android 12 OS, which is based on ColorOS 13, will come preinstalled.
The Find X6 Pro is believed to have three 50-megapixel cameras on the rear with up to 120x zoom functionality. A 50-megapixel Sony IMX989 main camera with OIS is anticipated to be part of the Find X6 Pro’s rear camera arrangement. It features the same 1-inch camera sensor as the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. It will be aided by a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 ultra-wide camera with autofocus. A 50-megapixel periscope camera with 3x optical zoom and OIS will be the third sensor. It is not yet known if it will use a Sony IMX890 or IMX766 sensor. The punch-hole in the front will feature a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 sensor.
Vivo is reportedly working on the global launch of the Vivo X90 and Vivo X90 Pro, which feature the Dimensity 9200 chipset. Rumors are rife that the Vivo X90 Pro+, which debuted as the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phone in November 2022 in China, will not release in the global market. A new report by Pricebaba has tipped the global launch date of the Vivo X90 series.
According to the publication, the Vivo X90 lineup will be up for pre-orders between Jan. 27 and Feb. 2. As the leaked poster reveals, the X90 series will be announced globally on Feb. 3.
According to another report, the X90 and X90 Pro will be available in Malaysia in a single 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage configuration.In the country, the X90 may be available in colours such as Asteroid Black and Breeze Blue.The Pro model, on the other hand, could only be found in legendary black. The leak also reveals that the X90 will cost MYR 3,699 (~$846), whereas the X90 Pro will be priced at MYR 5,299 (~$1,212).
Vivo X90 series leaked poster
Vivo X90, X90 Pro specifications
The Vivo X90 and X90 Pro have a 6.78-inch flat AMOLED screen with a centred punch-hole. It offers an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 1300 nits of brightness. The display is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. The X90 series runs on the FunTouch OS 13-based Android 13 OS.
The Dimensity 9200-powered X90 and X90 Pro will offer LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. The vanilla model has a 4,810mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. It has a 50-megapixel (main) + 12-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 12-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit for photography. The X90 Pro, on the other hand, is backed by a 4,870mAh battery with 120W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. It features a 50-megapixel (main) + 13-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 50-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera setup. Both phones have a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.
Samsung has recently unveiled the Galaxy A14 5G in the US and Europe. Rumors are rife that the Galaxy A34 5G and the Galaxy A54 5G may debut as early as this month. The South Korean company is also said to be working on the Galaxy A24 5G. A new report, courtesy of GalaxyClub.nl, has revealed key information on the cameras of the A24 5G.
According to the publication, the Galaxy A24 5G will be equipped with a 50-megapixel primary camera. It will be accompanied by a 5-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro snapper. However, it is unlikely to feature a depth sensor.
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
The report further states that the Galaxy A24 5G will be equipped with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera. To recall, the Galaxy A23 5G, which debuted last year, featured an 8-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel (main) + 5-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) quad-camera unit.
The leak also reveals that the Galaxy A24 5G will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery like its predecessor. It will support 25W fast charging, but the charger will not be included in its retail package. Hopefully, newer reports will reveal information about the A24 in the coming days.
Galaxy A23 5G specifications
The Galaxy A23 5G has a 6.6-inch PLS LCD panel with a teardrop notch. It offers an FHD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The device runs on the Android 12 OS and the One UI. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
For photography, it offers an 8-megapixel selfie camera and a 50-megapixel quad-camera system. It has a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM. It has 128 GB of built-in storage and a microSD card slot for additional storage.
After teasing the launch of a new model of the Nubia Z50, ZTE has now officially started selling the Nubia Z50 Red Rabbit Limited Edition smartphone in its home country.
This smartphone is launched to celebrate the 2023 Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese calendar. The newly released device is now available for purchase in China for the price of 2,999 yuan (~$445) through ZTE Mall.
Coming to the specifications, the Nubia Z50 features a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, 10-bit color depth, up to a 144Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 1000nits. Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, coupled with up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage.
In the camera department, there’s a dual-camera setup on the back that features a 64-megapixel Sony IMX787 primary camera sensor with f/1.6 aperture and OIS support and a 50-megapixel Samsung S5KJN1 sensor with a 116° ultra-wide lens and autofocus support for macro shots. On the front side, the phone features a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The smartphone runs the Android 13 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MyOS 13 custom interface on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging.
To recall, the Edge 30 Fusion was announced in September 2022 in India. It has been available in shades like Cosmic Grey and Solar Gold. However, it will be available on Flipkart starting at 3 pm today in the appealing Viva Magenta color.
To those who don’t know, Viva Magenta is Pantone’s colour of the year 2023. The new limited-edition color variant of the Edge 30 Fusion features vegan leather on its back with a Pantone logo. It retains the polished, sandblasted aluminium frame with a 3D glass inlay. The overall design of the phone is identical to its regular version.
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion Viva Magenta Limited Edition price in India
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion Viva Magenta Limited Edition costs Rs 42,999 (~$527). With an instant discount of Rs 3,500 via IndusInd Bank credit card EMI transactions, the handset can be bought for Rs 39,999 (~$490). In addition, buyers will also get benefits worth Rs 7,699 from Jio. Apart from Flipkart, it can also be purchased through leading retail stores.
The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion Viva Magenta Limited Edition packs the same specs as its regular version. It has a 6.55-inch p-OLED curved-edge display that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and a 4,270mAh battery with 68W fast charging support.
The Edge 30 Fusion comes preloaded with Android 12 OS. It has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera and a triple camera unit with 50-megapixel (main) + 13-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (depth) on the back. For security, it has an under-display fingerprint scanner.
On Jan. 4, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy F04 entry-level smartphone in India. Starting today, it will be available for purchase for the first time in the country. Here is all the information on the specifications, price, and offers for people who are looking forward to purchasing the F04.
Samsung Galaxy F04 price in India
The Galaxy F04 will be available for purchase at 12 pm (local time) today via. Flipkart. The handset costs Rs 8,499 (~$84) in India. However, only today, customers can purchase it with a discount of Rs 1,000 (~$12) through ICICI credit / debit and EMI transactions. It can be bought in colors like Jade Purple and Opal Green.
Samsung Galaxy F04 specifications
Samsung Galaxy F04
The Samsung Galaxy F04 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with a teardrop notch. The screen offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz. There is no fingerprint scanner on the device. On the front, it has a 5-megapixel selfie camera. Its back panel has a 13-megapixel main snapper, a 2-megapixel depth camera, and an LED flash.
The Galaxy F04 comes preloaded with One UI flavored Android 12 (Go edition). The South Korean company has confirmed that the F04 will receive two OS upgrades. Under the hood, the F04 has the Helio P35 chipset.
The device comes with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It also offers 4 GB of virtual RAM and a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card. To keep the lights on, it has a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging support. The other features that are available on the device include dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is scheduled to debut through the Galaxy Unpacked event that is scheduled to take place on Feb. 1v. Leaks that have surfaced so far have revealed what the Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra will look like. Now, Winfuture.de has published a fresh set of renders of the Galaxy S23 to give a good look at its design and color options.
In the following renders, the Galaxy S23 can be seen in four colors like Phantom Black, Cotton Flower (white), Botanic Green, and Mystic Lilac (pink / purple). The images show that Samsung is not offering an entirely new design for the Galaxy S23. Instead, the Galaxy S23 appears to be a refined version of its predecessor.
Samsung Galaxy S23 in Phantom Black
The Galaxy S23 does not have a raised camera island like the S22. As can be seen, only the individual protrudes from the rear shell of the device. As per the report, the device will feature a metal frame and a glass back. The frame and the rear shell have the same colors. For a better grip, the S23 has a slight curvature towards the edges.
Samsung Galaxy S23 colors variants
On the front, the Galaxy S23 can be seen sporting a flat display. The small punch-hole on the screen is said to house a new 12-megapixel selfie camera. The rear camera setup of the phone is expected to include a 50-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera. The device will have a 6.1-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate.
Samsung Galaxy S23 in Mystic Lilac
The Galaxy S23 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and a 3,700mAh battery with 25W fast charging and wireless charging support. It is expected to come in two configurations, such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.
There are reports in the Chinese media that a BYD smartwatch patent with alcohol detection capability has gotten approval. The approval by the country’s intellectual property office is a critical step in the evolution of the smartwatch. The design summary of the BYD smartwatch patent shows it can detect alcohol intake, in addition to other health sensors. These include heart rate, body temperature, blood oxygen levels, and blood pressure monitoring.
There had been rumors since 2021 about a BYD smartwatch in development. It announced a BYD-branded smartwatch in 2021 that could unlock BYD vehicles. Its features included smart ignition, smart locking, comfortable entry, as well as opening the car’s tailgate. The watch, however, did not make it to the market and BYD has been silent on it.
The new patent indicates a simple layout design for the smartwatch. It bears some semblance with the Apple Watch and joins a growing fad for automakers to have companion smartwatches for their cars. These smartwatches can be paired with the car’s app to deliver a raft of services.
The new smartwatch will be expected to be compatible with BYD cars. There are no official details or timeline for the release of the BYD smartwatch with alcohol detection.
The reports of the BYD smartwatch patent with alcohol detection function point to a possible release in the future. BYD continues to chalk impressive numbers but alcohol intake detection is a new technology. There are varying degrees of accuracy for alcohol detection smartwatches in the market. There are some that come with sensors and others feature blowpipes for increased precision. The impact of alcohol on a driver’s system while driving can be disastrous. Hence BYD’s patent is important.
Audio accessories maker iFi Audio has unveiled its latest portable USB DAC and Amp, the Go Link in India. The Go Link has an ergonomically comfortable architecture and enables the listening of hi-fi music. The India unveiling of the Go Link follows the release last year of the ZEN Air CAN and ZEN Air DAC in the subcontinent.
The Go Link has a magnesium alloy case and silver-plated copper cables. This allows for enhanced signal purity and flexibility. In addition, it has a gold-plated 3.5mm headphone output compatible with in-ear monitors. The Go Link delivers optimal performance for in-ear monitors and headphones. It can be connected to a laptop, iPad, Mac, or smartphone as well. The Go Link delivers Hi-Res True Native playback of all the popular music formats.
The setup of the Go Link includes a headphone amp, volume control, and a 32-bit, 2-channel audio SABRE HiFi D/A converter with DRE and Quad DAC+ technology. It also has a power—sensitive output switch for audiophile applications. In terms of sound output, the Go Link can reach sound levels of up to 122 decibels DNR. It has a time domain Jitter Eliminator and an overall high-performance level.
The iFi Audio Go Link USB DAC & Amp retails in India for Rs. 4,999 (~$61). It can be purchased directly from Headphone Zone, as well as e-commerce platforms in India. There are no indications yet whether the Go Link will be available outside India.
In October last year, Xiaomi launched the new Redmi Note 12 in the Chinese market. Now, the lineup finally went Global with the official launch in India. It is composed of three models: the vanilla Redmi Note 12, the Note 12 Pro, and the Note 12 Pro Plus. Regarding the vanilla version, there are a few slight differences from the Chinese one. Here is a comparison between the main specifications of the three variants.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm,
188 g
162.9 x 76 x 7.9 mm,
187 g
162.9 x 76 x 9 mm,
208 g
DISPLAY
6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
Dual 48 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + + f/2.2 + f/2.4
13 MP f/2.5 front camera
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/1.9 + f/2.4
16 MP front camera
Triple 200 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/1.9 + f/2.4
16 MP front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
5000 mAh, fast charging 67W
5000 mAh, fast charging 120W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM, IP53 dust and splash resistant
5G, dual SIM, IP53 splash and dust resistant
5G, dual SIM, IP53 splash and dust resistant
Design
All of the variants from the new series come with more or less the same design, but there is a slight difference between the vanilla version and the other ones. We are talking about the screen to body ratio, higher on the Pro variants. Further, the Pro and the Pro Plus come with different and more beautiful color options. All the phones come with the IP53 certification thanks to which they are dust resistant and splash resistant.
Display
The Redmi Note 12 Pro and the Pro Plus have a different and better display if compared to the vanilla version (and they have the same panel). It is an OLED panel with one billion colors, a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a Full HD+ resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support, and HDR10+ certification.
Specs & Software
If you are looking for the best performance, you can either choose the Redmi Note 12 Pro or the Pro Plus. They are both powered by the Dimensity 1080 chipset by MediaTek: a great midrange processor. It is a chipset built with a 6 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture composed of two Cortex A78 CPUs running at 2.6 GHz, six Cortex A55 CPUs running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G68 MC4 GPU. Further, they offer up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. The vanilla version is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 mobile platform, which is way inferior to the Dimensity 1080. Unfortunately, all the variants ship with Android 12 instead of Android 13, even though they hitten the shelves in 2023.
Camera
The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is equipped with the best camera setup and it is the only device of the trio which can be considered a high-end camera phone. It has a 200 MP main sensor with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide shooter, and a 2 MP macro camera, as well as a 16 MP front camera. The Pro variant has exactly the same secondary sensors, but the main camera is different: it is a 50 MP shooter with OIS. Instead, the vanilla version is the most disappointing because it comes with a 48 MP main sensor and without OIS.
All of the variants from the Redmi Note 12 series come with the same battery capacity: 5000 mAh. But the charging speeds are different on each of these phones. The vanilla version supports 33W fast charging, the Pro supports 67W fast charging, and the Pro Plus goes up to 125W.
Price
The starting price of the Redmi Note 12 in India is Rs. 17,999, the Redmi Note 12 Pro starts from Rs. 24,999, and the Pro Plus begins at Rs. 29,999. Which one would you pick?
Honor is reportedly gearing up to launch the Honor Magic 5 series in its home country China by the end of next month. Reports suggest the new lineup will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and some serious camera tech. Ahead of any official announcement, an Honor Magic 5 series model has been spotted on China’s MIIT website. Separately, a leaker has revealed the camera details of the upcoming smartphones.
An Honor smartphone with model number PGT-AN00 has visited China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) certification site. The model number is said to be associated with the Honor Magic 5 series, codenamed “Piaget”. As usual, the listing did not shed any light on the specs of the smartphone but hints at an imminent launch.
According to leaker Digital Chat Station, the lineup will debut with an impressive camera setup. The Pro and Ultimate models could come with a quad 50MP camera setup, however, some devices may have a 64MP camera sensor. Notably, the smartphones could also support up to 100X of digital zoom.
All three handsets— Honor Magic5, Magic5 Pro, and Magic5 Ultimate— are expected to feature the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor under the hood. There could also be a more affordable model, called Magic5 Lite, which may feature an overclocked Snapdragon 695 SoC. The devices may come with a 120Hz refresh rate, PWM dimming, and IP68 rating.
Recently leaked renders suggest the series will continue to use the popular circular camera design consisting of three camera sensors aligned in a triangular pattern. The renders are likely for the vanilla model. The brand hasn’t confirmed the launch date yet but reports suggest the Magic 5 series will debut on February 27.
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