Earlier today, we covered a report revealing key specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Indian variant via leaked marketing material. The device has already launched in the US and UK markets last week and is expected to debut on January 18 in India.
Now, another report has surfaced revealing the price of the device in India. The box price of the Galaxy A14 5G, according to 91mobiles, will be Rs 22,999. However, the real price of the phone is expected to be around Rs 2,000 and Rs 3,000 cheaper than the box price.
As for the specifications, a 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and a waterdrop notch at the top is said to be included on the Samsung Galaxy A14. The MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, along with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage, will power the phone. The software is handled by OneUI 5.0, which is built on top of Android 13.
The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is expected to have three cameras: a 50MP primary camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth camera. The phone will sport a 13MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.
The 5,000mAh battery on the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G supports 15W rapid charging. The phone should weigh 202 grams and have dimensions of 167.7 x 78.0 x 9.1mm. 5G, 4G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB Type-C port are among the available forms of connectivity.
Samsung is preparing for multiple launches in the coming days. The Galaxy S23 flagship series is said to debut on February 1 while the Galaxy A14 5G and Galaxy A23 5G will launch on January 18th in the Indian market.
Another device, dubbed Galaxy A24 4G is also in the pipeline and is expected to launch globally along with other A-series devices like the Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 on January 18th. The Galaxy A24 4G has now appeared on BIS certification, hinting that it might launch soon in India as well.
The Samsung Galaxy A24 4G has appeared on the BIS certification database bearing the model number SM-A245F. Regarding specifications, nothing is disclosed in the listing. However, the Samsung Galaxy A24 4G has already had some of its major specifications leaked online.
According to rumors, the Samsung Galaxy A24 will have a 6.24-inch sAMOLED screen with an FHD+ resolution. It will provide a refresh rate of 90Hz. Recall that the smartphone’s predecessor had an LCD display. It is still unknown if the Samsung will use a punch-hole cutout display or a waterdrop notch.
According to the rumor, the Exynos 7904 processor, which is almost four years old, will likely power the Galaxy A24. It will include 64GB of internal storage and 6GB of RAM, but we can expect more choices when it launches. It is anticipated that the smartphone would be powered by a 4,000mAh battery pack with 15W charging capabilities. The hardware seems to be quite a downgrade compared to the Galaxy A23.
The Galaxy A24 is rumored to include three cameras on the back, including a 48MP primary sensor with OIS capability, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5MP third shooter. A 16MP front-facing selfie camera will be included.
Last week, Samsung launched the Galaxy A14 5G smartphone in the US and European markets. The device comes in two different chipset variants in these markets. The European variant sports an Exynos 1330 chipset, while the US model features a Dimensity 700 SoC.
The smartphone is also said to soon launch in India, and now, PhoneEV has leaked the promo material for this device giving us an idea of what to expect from the Indian variant.
The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G will be sold in India in the following color options: Light Green, Dark Red, Black, and Silver, as indicated by the promotional poster. Let’s focus on the specifics in more detail.
The upcoming A14 5G Indian edition will include a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display panel with a Full HD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and a waterdrop notch, according to the leaked marketing poster. The poster omits important details about the Indian variant’s processor. The smartphone will come with 4GB and 6GB of RAM. Users will be able to choose between 64GB and 128GB of storage, though.
A 50MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture will be part of the triple-rear camera configuration on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A14 5G. A 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro sensor will be there beside it. The phone’s 13MP front camera will be used for selfies and video calls. A 5000mAh battery and 15W fast charging capabilities will power the A-series smartphone. Additionally, RAM Plus, Samsung’s version of virtual RAM, will be supported.
Although the marketing material makes no mention of the security features, the global version of the phone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device is 167.7 x 78.0 x 9.1mm in size and 202 grams in weight. OneUI 5.0, which is based on Android 13, is pre-installed. The report also mentions that the Galaxy A14 5G will launch alongside the Galaxy A23 5G on January 18 in India.
Tecno recently debuted its Phantom X2 series of smartphones in the global market. The Phantom X2 model was up for pre-booking since January 2, and now, it will finally go on sale starting today.
Tecno Phantom X2 pricing & availability
The Tecno Phantom X2 has a special launch price of Rs 39,999 and it will be available to purchase through Amazon India starting 12 Noon today (January 9). Additionally, there will be some special offers to avail till January 31.
Starting off, customers exchanging their old smartphones while purchasing the Phantom X2 will get an additional Rs 5,000 off. A 12-month Amazon Prime Membership will also be offered with the purchase. Lastly, the phone will be available for no-cost EMI starting from Rs 6,667 per month.
Tecno Phantom X2 specs
The Phantom X2 has a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with curved edges. The display has a Full HD+ resolution, a 20.5:9 aspect ratio, and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. Additionally, it provides Gorilla Glass Victus protection and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Dimensity 9000 chipset powers the X2, a premium smartphone.
The SoC is paired with 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage and 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The phone boots into Android 12 and HiOS 12.1. A 5,160mAh battery within the gadget supports 45W quick charging.
The Phantom X2 sports a 32-megapixel selfie camera on the front. A triple camera system with a 64-megapixel primary camera is located on the phone’s rear panel. It is aided by a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel camera.
The OnePlus 11 and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 TWS earbuds were unveiled last week in China. As announced during the launch, both products are now available for purchase in the home market. Here is all the information on the price and specifications of both products.
OnePlus 11 price, specifications
The OnePlus 11 can be purchased in three variants, such as 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 16 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. These variants are priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$589), 4,399 Yuan (~$648), and 4,899 Yuan (~$722). It comes in two colors: Instant Green and Endless Black.
The OnePlus 11 has a 6.7-inch E4 AMOLED LTPO 3.0 display that offers a Quad HD= resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1,300 nits of brightness, and an under-display fingerprint scanner. It runs on Android 13 OS and ColorOS 13. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery are present under the hood of the OP11. It supports charging.
The OP11 has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. On the back, it has a 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS support, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 32-megapixel telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 price, specifications
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 is priced at 899 Yuan (~$11). In terms of design, it is almost identical to the original model. However, it comes with support for Dynaudio tuning. It has 11mm and 6mm dual audio drivers, Bluetooth 5.2 with support for two devices, up to 48dB ANC, LHDC 5.0 audio code, 360-degree spatial audio, wireless charging, and an IP55 rating. It also comes in black and green shades.
iQOO is reportedly working on a new U-series phone called the iQOO U6 for the Chinese market. Recently, an iQOO device with model number V2230EA was seen in the database of the TENAA certification platform. The listing, which previously only revealed the images of the phone, has now been updated with its specifications. Here is a look at what to expect from the device.
iQOO U6 specifications (rumored)
The rumored iQOO U6 will feature a 6.51-inch display that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. There is no word on whether the display will support a higher refresh rate than the usual 60Hz.
Alleged iQOO U6
It is a 5G-ready device that will feature a 2.21GHz octa-core processor. The phone offers 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of internal storage. In all likelihood, the device will come with the Android 13 OS preinstalled.
The entry-level 5G phone from iQOO will have a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. On its back, it will be fitted with a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. For more storage, it has a microSD card slot.
The U6 will be backed by a 4,910mAh (rated value) battery. The listing states that it is a custom-made device for China Telecom. It will feature an IR blaster, among other connectivity features. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. It measures 164.05 x 75.6 x 8.15mm and weighs around 186 grams.
The specs of the alleged iQOO U6 suggest that it could be identical to the Vivo Y35 5G, which debuted in December 2022. Ironically, the Vivo Y35m and Vivo Y35t are also packed with the same specs.
Headphones with noise cancellation are not really cheap as the feature isusually found on premium models. Honor has launched an affordable earbuds which brings noise cancellation feature, in addition to other impressive features.
The Honor Choice LCHSE Sports Bluetooth Headphones, as it is called, utilizes a neckband design and boasts of 42dB ultra-deep active noise cancellation (ANC). It also has a large-amplitude surging unit and a shallow ear design for comfortable wearing. The silicone material from which it is manufactured ensures that the earbuds are lightweight. The buds uses a magnetic design which prevents them from dangling unrestricted when not in use. When the two earbuds are magneted, the device automatically enters standby mode and are quickly connected to a paired device when opened.
As stated, the earbuds supports 42dB ultra-deep noise reduction, three levels of adjustable noise reduction, and supports transparent transmission mode, allowing you to chat easily without taking off the headset. Its customized 13mm large-diameter imported polymer composite diaphragm unit has strong bass and transparent high frequency.
Furthermore, the Honor Choice LCHSE Sports Bluetooth Headphones supports Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity which offers better Bluetooth stabiity and consumes less power. The earbuds provide up to 22 hours of battery life for music playback. It also comes with fast charging with 2 hours of battery life provided by just a 5-minute charge.
The Honor Choice LCHSE Sports Bluetooth Headset is presently on sale in China for 159 yuan (~$23). The price will be hiked to 199 yuan ($29) after the first sale.
The Oppo Reno series has been consistently expanding, with the Reno 8 series debuting in 2022 and the more recent launch of the Reno 9 series. Now, there are even leaks starting to surface about the upcoming Reno 10 series. However, the rumor mill suggests the brand is not done with the Reno 8 series and may launch one more smartphone in the popular lineup. The device in question is called Reno 8T and a recent leak reveals its specifications and some interesting details.
Noted tipster Paras Guglani claims the alleged Oppo Reno 8T will debut in India as F23 5G. He also revealed that the device will feature a Snapdragon 695 SoC under the hood and support 67W fast charging.
Guglani also shared an image, revealing the upcoming smartphone’s design. The handset looks nothing like the other models in the Reno 8 series. It has a cylindrical camera module with a vertical stripe spanning more than half of the rear panel. The module has two big circles, the first one houses a single camera, and the other has two cameras and an LED flash.
On the front, the Oppo Reno 8T or F23 has a curved display with a hole-punch cutout at the top center. The bezels on the device are quite thin. All in all, it has quite a premium design and a curved panel means it won’t be very cheap.
The launch date of the new smartphone is still a mystery. But since it has already bagged multiple certifications already, we can expect it to launch very soon. More details about the upcoming Oppo smartphone should emerge soon. Stick around for the updates.
Fire Boltt has launched a new smartwatch in India. The latest offering is dubbed the Fire Boltt Infinity. The homegrown brand had recently announced the Fire Boltt Rocket. The Fire Boltt Infinity packs some premium specifications at an aggressive price tag. It falls under the Rs 5,000 price bracket and competes against the likes of the OnePlus Nord Watch, Realme 3 Pro, Noise ColorFit Pro 4 Max, and more in the market.
The Fire Boltt Infinity sports a circular dial with a rotating crown and two additional buttons on the right side. It has a metal unibody with a durable, rugged design that is touted to withstand tough conditions. The smartwatch features a 1.6-inch screen bearing an HD+ resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, and 600 nits peak brightness. It has a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio and customisable watch faces. The wearable device is IP67-rated dust and water-resistant.
On the fitness front, the Fire Boltt Infinity is equipped with a heart rate tracker, SpO2 sensor, sleep monitor, and female cycle tracker. It packs support for 300 sports modes.
The striking highlight of the Fire Boltt Infinity is that it packs 4GB of built-in storage. This allows users to store 300 music tracks on the device locally. It can also be paired with a TWS device. The smartwatch comes with Bluetooth calling feature without the need of a smartphone. It packs convenient features like a notifications display, weather updates, and more.
The Fire Boltt Infinity carries a price tag of Rs 4,999. It is offered in Black, Gold, and White colours and can be purchased from Amazon.
Honor recently unveiled the Honor 80 Pro in China alongside several other smartphones. Recent leaks revealed the company is also working on a stripped-down version of 80 Pro, which features a flat display, a lower resolution, and an altered camera setup. The leaks turned out to be true, as the cheaper Honor 80 Pro is now official in China. The handset will only be sold in the offline market. Let’s have a look at its specs and pricing.
The rear of the smartphone looks almost similar to the regular version, however, the same can’t be said for the front. It features a flat 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a lower 2400x1080px resolution. The panel offers the same 120Hz refresh rate. Unlike the standard 80 Pro, which features a dual 50MP + 2MP camera setup on the front, the cheaper version packs a single 32MP selfie snapper.
As mentioned, Honor has also made some changes to the camera module of the smartphone. It still has a 160MP main camera, but the 50MP autofocusing ultrawide unit is gone. There’s now a downgraded 8MP ultrawide camera with fixed focus. The smartphone also retains the 2MP depth sensor.
Under the hood, the new Honor 80 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, which is good news. The chipset is paired with up to 12GB of RAM. Fueling the smartphone is a 4,800mAh battery that supports 66W charging. On the software front, the Honor 80 Pro runs Android 12 with MagicOS 7 on top.
Talking about the price, the new Honor 80 Pro with a flat display carries a price tag of 3,599 Yuan ($526) for the 12/256GB version. It can be purchased in Black, Green, and Pink.
As the curtain draws on CES 2023, Roborock has unveiled three robot vacuum cleaners in the S8 series. The Roborock S8, S8 Plus, and S8 Pro Ultra come with impressive cleaning capabilities. The next-generation Roborock vacuum gadgets are the refreshed versions of its previous flagships.
The launch of the Roborock S8 series comes a year after the launch of the Roborock S7 MaxV models. The top model in the S8 lineup is the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra. The vacuums in each of the models are powered by a motor with up to 6kPa suction power. In comparison, the S7 MaxV series offers a maximum of 5.1kPa of suction. The new double roller brush in the S8 series enhances cleaning efficiency and is less tangled with hair.
Roborock S8
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra can raise its brush by 6mm to prevent dirt transfer when in the mop-only mode. The models also have incorporated the VibraRise mopping technology, with the S8 Pro having the VibraRise 2.0. The S8 models have 3,000rpm speeds and the RoboDock helps to dry the mopping pad after use.
Roborock S8 Plus
Roborock also unveiled a refreshed handheld vacuum cleaner during CES 2023. The Roborok S8 series will be available in multiple markets from March 2023. The Roborock S8 will retail in the Eurozone for €699 ($744). The Roborock S8 Plus has an €899 ($95) price tag while the S8 Pro Ultra is priced at €1,499 ($). The US release of the Roborock S8 series is April 2023 and the base mode is priced at $749.
There are no indications at this time of the availability of the Roborock S8 series of robot vacuum cleaners in other markets outside Europe and the United States.
In October 2021, Oppo launched the Oppo A56 5G smartphone, featuring the Dimensity 700 chip, in China. Now, it has quietly unveiled the Oppo A56s in China. Here is a look at the specifications, features, and price of A56s.
Oppo A56s 5G specifications and features
OPPO A56s 5G
The Oppo A56s 6G has a 6.56-inch LCD display with a waterdrop notch. It offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz. The device comes preinstalled with Android 12 OS with the ColorOS UI on top.
The A56s is powered by the Dimensity 810 chipset and 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The device comes in two storage choices, such as 128 GB and 256 GB. For additional storage, there is a microSD card slot on the device.
OPPO A56s 5G
On the front, the A56s has an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Its back panel has a 13-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an LED flash. The A56s has other features like a dual SIM slot, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, face unlock, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. Lastly, the Oppo A56s measures 7.99mm in thickness and weighs around 186 grams.
Oppo A56s 5G price and availability
The Oppo A56s 5G is now listed for purchase on JD.com. It comes in two variants, such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models are priced at 1,099 Yuan (~$292) and 1,299 Yuan (~$189), respectively. The A56s comes in colors like black and blue.
The Anbernic RG35XX gaming handheld, which debuted last month, is now available through the company’s website. The portable gaming device has a look that is reminiscent of the classic Game Boy. It sports a fully laminated 3.5-inch IPS screen with a 640 x 480p resolution. It has the same ARM Cortex A9-based processor and 4:3 aspect ratio as its forerunners.
The chipset has four ARM Cortex-A9 CPU cores and four separate PowerVR SGX544MP GPU cores. Anbernic also has 64 GB of microSD card storage and 256 MB of DDR3 RAM. However, if you want to add up to 512 GB of extra storage, the RG35XX contains a second microSD card reader. A relatively small 2,100 mAh battery, which Anbernic claims will last up to 5 hours between charges, powers every component.
Direct orders for the RG35XX can be placed through Anbernic, where prices start at US$55.99. Please be aware that the company sends its products from China, which means that when they get to your country, you might have to pay customs charges and taxes. At launch, Anbernic is selling the RG35XX for the same price in grey, white, and purple finishes. The trio is also offered by the firm with a second 128 GB microSD card for US$70.99.
Multiple reports have claimed that the Oppo Find X6 series will debut in Q1 2023. Ahead of the expected launch, the Find X6 and X6 Pro models have appeared in the database of CMIIT certification in China. This indicates that the two phones may debut soon in the home market.
Two new Oppo devices with model codes PGFM10 and PGEM10 have been approved by the CMIIT authority. These models are expected to launch as the Find X6 and the Find X6 Pro in China.
The listings have not revealed any information on the specifications of the Find X6 and X6 Pro. Both devices are expected to appear in the databases of 3C and TENAA in the coming days. There is a possibility that the Find X6 duo may get showcased at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 tech trade event, which will be held in February in Barcelona, Spain.
Recently, the Realme GT Neo 5 appeared with full specifications in TENAA’s database. It is speculated that the Find X6 may feature the same screen and processor, that will be available on the GT Neo 5. Hence, it is expected to arrive with a 6.7-inch OLED 1.5K display and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip. The Find X6 Pro, on the other hand, will have a QHD+ OLED display with curved edges and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.
The Find X6 Pro is said to feature three 50-megapixel cameras on the back with support for up to 120x zoom. Readers can learn more about the X6 Pro’s camera specifications in this post. Both phones are expected to feature a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 front camera. The Find X6 is expected to feature a 50-megapixel triple camera unit.
The Find X6 may house a 4,800mAh battery with 80W charging, while the X6 Pro may pack a 5,000mAh battery with 100W charging and 50W wireless charging support. Both phones will have LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, and Android 13 OS with ColorOS 13.
Audio-Technica has unveiled what it claims are the world’s first streaming headsets. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS and ATH-M50xSTS-USB are specifically designed for steaming content creators. Both models cater to the needs of live streaming and are based on the ATH-M50x professional monitor headphones. Both models will be available in the US market first.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS StreamSet™
The Audio-Technica StreamSet headsets have incorporated technology from the 20 series microphones to deliver full-spectrum audio quality output. The ATH-M50xSTS streaming headset has 45mm large-aperture drivers and delivers remarkable clarity within a wide frequency range. The output also incorporates deep bass response and both models use a cardioid condenser capsule. The capsule is located on the flexible arm and allows for better positioning even with head movement.
There are two sets of distinct earpads in the StremSet headsets. The M50x earpads deliver a quality audio output with sound isolation, as well as mesh and leatherette earpads high on comfort and breathability. The in-built microphone on the headsets can be muted quickly by flipping the boom arm into the up position. The ATH-M50xSTS has a 2m permanently attached cable with a 3.5mm headphone input and XLR microphone output.
The ATH-M50xSTS-USB has a 2m permanently attached cable with USB-A and USB-C connections. This makes it easy for the ATH-M50xSTS-USB to connect to PCs and macs. It has an A/D converter with up to 24-bit/ 96kHz sampling rate and sidetone circuitry. Volume is controlled by a dial on the earcup of the headphones.
The Audio-Technica ATH-Mr50xSTS has a price tag of $199 while the ATH-M50xSTS-USB is priced at $220. Audio-Technica has not provided details of the availability and pricing of the streaming headphones in Europe. That detail could be known in the coming days.
Realme GT Neo 5 is confirmed to launch in February. Ahead of the launch, its two battery variants, with model numbers RMX706 and RMX3708, were certified by the TENAA authority of China. However, the TENAA listings had only revealed their images. Now, both listings have been updated with all the major specifications of the phone.
The Realme GT Neo 5’s two variants pack the same specs. However, the RMX3706 model has a 2,425mAh (rated value) dual-cell battery, whereas the RMX3708 has a 2,225mAh (rated value) dual-cell battery. It appears that the former may include a 4,600mAh (typical value) dual-cell battery, while the latter may feature a 5,000mAh (typical value) dual-cell battery.
The RMX3706 variant is likely to be marketed as the Realme GT Neo 5 150W as it is expected to support 150W charging. The RMX3708 edition could be called the Realme GT Neo 5 240W as it offers 240W charging. The rest of the specifications are identical on both models.
The Realme GT Neo 5 will arrive with a 6.74-inch AMOLED screen with a centred punch-hole. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 2772 x 1240 pixels and is likely to support a refresh rate of 144Hz. For security, it will be equipped with an under-display fingerprint sensor.
Realme GT Neo 5 RMX3708_TENAA
The GT Neo 5 will be powered by a 3.0GHz Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, which is an underclocked variant of its regular version. The device is expected to arrive with 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage. The 240W variant is also listed in a 1 TB model. It will come with a 16-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. It is said that it has an OIS-assisted Sony IMX890 primary camera. It will come preloaded with Realme UI 4.0-based Android 13 OS.
The smartphone is expected to arrive with other features, such as a plastic frame, RGB lights, and an IR blaster. It measures 163.85 x 75.75 x 8.9mm and weighs around 199 grams.
Last month, Motorola brought the Moto Edge 30 Fusion Viva Magenta color option to the US market. The brand has now announced this special edition color option for India.
For those unaware, Viva Magenta is Pantone’s Color of the Year 2023. As Motorola has a globally exclusive partnership with Pantone in the smartphone category, it gets to use these Pantone colors for its smartphones.
A tweet from Motorola India states that the Edge 30 Fusion Viva Magenta color option will be available in India from January 12th. It costs Rs 39,999, but customers who use their Indusind bank credit card for EMI transactions will also receive a Rs 3,500 instant discount.
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion specs
The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion features a 6.55-inch centered punch-hole 10-bit curved pOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 144Hz refresh rate, and 360Hz touch sampling rate. The panel has a 20:9 aspect ratio, a maximum brightness of 110 nits, and a fingerprint sensor at the bottom. Additionally, HDR10+ and the entire DCI-P3 color gamut are supported by the screen.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus CPU is combined with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage in the smartphone. Android 12 is booted with Ready For support.
A 50MP primary sensor with OIS capability, a 13MP ultra-wide sensor with autofocus for macro vision, and a 2MP depth sensor are the three cameras on the device’s rear. It sports a 32MP front camera for taking selfies and making video calls.
The device has dual SIM, USB Type-C, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, and 5G connection (USB 3.1). Along with an IP52 rating and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and back, it also boasts dual stereo speakers that enable Dolby Atmos. Last but not least, the phone has a 4,400mAh battery and can charge at a maximum rate of 68W. (wired).
It was only yesterday when a detailed leak revealed the specifications and pricing of the Oppo A78 5G. And today, the Chinese company officially launched the smartphone in Malaysia. It is also expected to make its way to India on January 14. The brand-new mid-ranger from Oppo brings a large LCD display, a capable MediaTek chipset, 50MP dual cameras, and a lot more. Let’s learn more about the newly announced Oppo A78 5G.
Starting off with the design, the smartphone looks similar, if not exactly the same, as the Oppo 58 5G, which debuted in November 2022. It has a left-aligned camera module with a vertical stripe extending around half the length of the back panel. On the front, there’s a flat display with a waterdrop notch. The phone has fairly thin bezels and a comparatively thicker chin.
Now, moving to the specifications. The Oppo A78 5G has a 6.56-inch LCD display, which offers HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the handset is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. It also comes with a microSD card slot for further expansion.
The smartphone has a dual rear camera setup, headlined by a 50MP primary sensor. There’s also a 2MP depth shooter. For selfies, it gets an 8MP snapper on the front. Fueling the handset is a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W charging support.
It also includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 5G connectivity, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB-C. The smartphone is IP54 dust and water-resistant. On the software front, it runs Android 13 with ColorOS 13 on top.
Finally, the official pricing of the Oppo A78 5G is yet to be known. The company hasn’t revealed the Malaysian sale date for the smartphone either. A recent leak revealed the device will be priced at around Rs. 19,000 ($230) for its base storage variant.
OnePlus has a new flagship and Xiaomi does too. The OnePlus 11 went official a few days ago as the only variant of the 11th series: there won’t be any Pro variant, the company already confirmed. Meanwhile, a few days before, Xiaomi came up with the new Xiaomi 13 Series and this one includes a Pro variant: the Xiaomi 13 Pro. The OnePlus 11 replaces the 11 Pro, but is it at the same level as the most advanced Xiaomi flagship? A lot of people are asking this question and we decided to answer it. We believe there is no better way to give you an answer than publishing this comparison between the main specifications of the OnePlus 11 and the Xiaomi 13 Pro. After reading it, you can let us know if you agree or not by using the comment box at the end.
The most refined design here belongs to the Xiaomi 13 Pro, even though it is not the most original one. The phone is made with a ceramic back and an aluminum frame, very premium materials (but there are also color options with a silicone polymer back, cheaper). It has a curved display with a very high screen to body ratio (close to 90 percent) and it is waterproof with the IP68 certification. Last but not least, its display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. The materials of the OnePlus 11 are less impressive: it comes with a glass back, but the design is more original thanks to the presence of a circular camera module. Unfortunately, it does not offer any IP certification or other certified protection against water and dust.
Display
The displays of these two phones are very close to each other in terms of quality and specifications. The Xiaomi 13 has a 6.73-inch panel with OLED technology able to show up to one billion colors with a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz thanks to LTPO technology, Dolby Vision support, HDR10+ certification, a peak brightness of 1,900 nits, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The OnePlus 11 has an AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 6.7 inches, a Quad HD+ resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support, HDR10+ certification, a peak brightness of 1,300 nits, and an in-display fingerprint reader. The Xiaomi 13 Pro looks to have a slightly better panel.
Specs & Software
The hardware department of the OnePlus 11 is actually better than the one found on the Xiaomi 13 Pro. Both phones are fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform: the new flagship Qualcomm SoC. It is a chipset built with a 4 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex X3 CPU running at a max frequency of 3.2 GHz, two Cortex A715 CPUs, two Cortex A710 CPUs, three Cortex A510 CPUs, and an Adreno 740 GPU. The OnePlus 11 offers a higher amount of RAM: up to 16 GB, instead of just 12 GB. The internal storage of both phones goes up to 512 GB (UFS 4.0). The handsets run Android 13 out of the box, with highly customized user interfaces on top.
Camera
The best camera phone in this comparison is undoubtedly the Xiaomi 13 Pro. It has a triple rear camera with three 50 MP sensors including a main Sony IMX989 shooter with OIS, a telephoto lens with 3.2x optical zoom, and a 50 MP ultrawide camera, as well as a 32 MP selfie snapper. With the OnePlus 11, you get a triple rear camera including a 50 MP Sony IMX890 main sensor with OIS, a 32 MP portrait lens with 2x optical zoom, an ultrawide 48 MP camera, and a 16 MP selfie shooter.
The OnePlus 11 is equipped with a bigger battery: 5000 mAh instead of 4820 mAh. But the Xiaomi 13 Pro charges quicker thanks to 120W fast charging and, unlike its rival, it supports wireless charging.
Price
You need at least $900/€844 to purchase the Xiaomi 13 Pro, while the OnePlus 11 starts from about $586/€550. The Xiaomi is superior, but the OnePlus flagship has a higher value for money. Which one would you pick?
Apple has launched a new generation of iPhone SE every two years albeit a four year-gap between the first model and the second generation. The Cupertino-based tech giant announced the iPhone SE 2022 i.e the third generation variant last year. The next-generation SE model rumoured to be called SE 4 was slated to release in 2024.
However, as per the latest development, noted Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that the company has reportedly cancelled its plans to launch the iPhone SE 4. In a Medium post, Kuo stated that Apple has instructed its supply chain partners that productions and shipment plans for the 2024 iPhone SE have not been delayed but instead cancelled. This indicates that Apple is axing the SE lineup which is the most affordable in the iPhone product portfolio. Only time will tell if the company will resurrect the iPhone SE in the future because the gap between the first and second-generation SE phones was four years long.
Apple was reportedly working on its own version of baseband chips. It has been tipped to be right around the corner for years in the rumour mill. As per Kuo, the iPhone SE 4 was supposed to be the test device with the baseband chip for Apple just in case things go wrong. If everything went well, the same chip would have made its way in to iPhone 16 series in 2024. Since the iPhone SE 4 now stands at the possibility of being cancelled, it changes Apple’s plans of experimenting with its custom in-house modem chips. There are concerns about whether it will be on par with Qualcomm’s chipsets.
The American chipmaker seems to be the biggest benefitor from iPhone SE 4’s potential cancellation. Apple is a significant revenue driver source for Qualcomm. And it looks like the Cupertino-based tech giant will be sticking with the semiconductor company for the iPhone 16 series and until at least 2025.
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