Earlier today, Vivo launched the Vivo Y35m budget smartphone in China. At the same time, the company also unveiled yet another device called Vivo Y53t. Interestingly, the two phones are one and the same.
The only major difference between the duo is their price tags. Despite being the same handset, the Vivo Y53t is cheaper, whereas the Vivo Y35m is costlier. Let’s take a look at the former in this article.
Vivo Y53t Price and Availability
The Vivo Y53t retails at the following price tags in China.
4GB + 128GB – ¥999 (~$145)
6GB + 128GB – ¥1,099 (~$160)
The device in two color options, such as Orange Fruit and Black Truffle. It will be available for purchase from January 9.
On the other hand, the Vivo Y35m is more expensive by ¥400 ($60) but it also comes in 8GB + 128GB memory configuration.
Vivo Y53t Specifications
The Vivo Y53t sports a 6.51-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) display (LCD) with a dewdrop notch. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.
The phone features a 13MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) dual camera system and a 5MP selfie camera. It offers multiple connectivity options, like dual SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS, and USB Type-C. It also comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
The handset boots OriginOS Ocean based on Android 13. Finally, it draws energy from a 5,000mAh battery and carries support for 15W charging.
Oppo Find N2 Flip’s global launch is drawing near. A recent report says that it should come out in India by the end of the first quarter of 2023. Since it has been spotted at other certification sites, it will also be released in other markets. The Find N2 Flip, which has a model number of CPH2437, has now bagged yet another important certification.
The OPPO Find N2 Flip has appeared in the database of the Global Certification Forum (GCF). The listing mentions the supported network bands but does not mention anything about the major specs. The global edition supports 5G bands, such as n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n38, n40, and n78. The Chinese version, on the other hand, supports more 5G bands, such as n41, n77, and n79, but not n38.
The global edition of the Find N2 Flip has been previously seen at other certification sites, such as the FCC, Bluetooth SIG, and BIS (India). It is speculated that it will pack the same specs that are available on its Chinese variant.
Oppo Find N2 Flip specifications
OPPO Find N2 Flip
The Oppo Find N2 Flip is equipped with dual screens. It has a 3.26-inch cover display with a resolution of 382 x 720 pixels. On the inside, it houses a 6.8-inch AMOLED foldable FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Next to the cover display is a dual-camera setup that features a 50-megapixel primary camera and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera. For selfies, it has a 32-megapixel front camera.
The Dimensity 9000+ SoC powers the foldable smartphone. It is paired with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. It draws power from a 4300mAh battery and 44W rapid charging. The phone runs on ColorOS 13-based Android 13 OS.
The Find N2 Flip will compete with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 in the global market.
Redmi launched the Redmi 12C in China on New Year’s Eve. The device resembles the Redmi A1 series but offers better features.
The entry-level smartphone starts at only ¥699 (~100) in its home country. It is now up for sale in the region.
The newly introduced Redmi 12C retails at the following price tags in China.
4GB + 64GB – ¥699 (~$100)
4GB + 128GB – ¥799 (~$115)
6GB + 128GB – ¥899 (~$130)
It can be availed in either Shadow Black, Dark Blue, Mint Green, or Lavender color options.
The Redmi 12C is built around a 6.71-inch display (LCD) with a resolution of 1650 x 720 pixels (HD+), 500 nits brightness, and a dewdrop notch. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC paired with LPDDR4x RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage.
The handset sports a dual camera system on the rear comprising a 50MP primary sensor and a depth sensor. On the front, it has a 5MP shooter.
The phone supports dual SIM, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, and GNSS. It comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, a dedicated MicroSD card slot, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a MicroUSB port.
The device boots MIUI 13 (optimized version). The Android version is not known but it is most likely Android 13. Since the software is optimized for low-level hardware, it lacks some MIUI 13 features.
Last but not least, the Redmi 12C is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and it carries support for standard 10W charging.
The Tecno Phantom X2 will be available for prebooking starting at 12 pm (local time) today on Amazon India. To recall, Tecno unveiled the Phantom X2 and Phantom X2 Pro globally in December 2022. The vanilla model will be available for purchase for the first time on Jan. 9 in India. Ahead of it, it is now available for prebooking through Amazon India.
Those who prebook the Phantom X2 will receive benefits such as no-cost EMI for six months, a free Amazon Prime membership for a year, and a free upgrade to the Phantom X2’s next generation. In addition, as a launch offer, there is a special discount of Rs 2,000 (~$24). The first 1,000 customers of the Phantom X2 will get a free trolley bag worth Rs 5,490 (~$66).
The Tecno Phantom X2 is priced at Rs 39,999 (~$484). It comes in an 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage configuration only. The X2 can be purchased in Stardust Grey and Moonlght Silver colors.
Tecno Phantom X2
Tecno Phantom X2 specifications
The Phantom X2 houses a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with curved edges. The screen offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 20.5:9 aspect ratio, and up to 120Hz refresh rate. It also offers an in-display fingerprint scanner and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The X2 is a flagship phone powered by the Dimensity 9000 chipset.
The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The phone boots to Android 12 OS and HiOS 12.1. The device packs a 5,160mAh battery, which supports 45W fast charging.
On the front, the Phantom X2 has a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The back panel of the phone features a triple camera unit headlined by a 64-megapixel primary camera. It is assisted by a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel camera.
Back in March 2022, Realme launched the Realme C35 smartphone. Like all of the devices in the C series, the C35 is a budget-oriented device with entry-level hardware baked into it. Now, it appears that the brand is gearing up to launch a successor to the C35, which will likely be called the Realme C55.
The device has appeared on multiple certification websites, including NBTC, BIS, FCC, and EEC. These certifications reveal small bits of information about the upcoming Realme C55. Starting with the NBTC certification, the database has the device listed with the model number RMX3710. It does not reveal any details regarding the specifications; however, it does confirm the Realme C55 moniker.
According to the FCC certification listing, the phone will have a 4880mAh battery. The battery’s model number is BLP875. The listing also indicates that the Realme C55 will enable 33W fast charging. This indicates that the Realme C55 will be the fastest-charging C-series smartphone from Realme to date.
The BIS and EEC certifications don’t reveal any particular details. But they do indicate that the smartphone will likely launch in India and Russia. Let’s take a look at the specs of the Realme C35 to get an idea of what we can expect from the C55.
Realme C35 specs
The Realme C35 boasts a 6.6-inch LCD display with an FHD+ resolution of 2408 x 1080 pixels, 401 PPI, and a touch sampling rate of up to 180 Hz. The display has a dewdrop notch for the selfie camera and can be as bright as 600 nits at its brightest point.
It has a UNISOC T616 SoC under the hood, together with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It has a sizable 5,000mAh battery and 18W fast charging, and it comes pre-installed with realme UI 2.0, which is based on Android 12.
The smartphone contains three cameras: a 50MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP monochrome sensor. It has an 8MP front-facing camera for taking selfies and making video calls.
The C35 also has a side-mounted fingerprint reader, dual SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, USB Type-C, and a microSD card slot.
Nubia, a smartphone brand from ZTE, has revealed that the company will soon launch a new Z50 model in its home country China, dubbed Nubia Z50 Red Rabbit Limited Edition, to celebrate the 2023 Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese calendar.
While the company has not revealed the smartphone’s launch date and pricing details, reports indicate that this upcoming limited edition model will be more expensive than the regular model that is now up for sale in the market.
The regular 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.
Honor recently launched two of its latest smartphones in the market — Honor 80 and Honor 80 Pro. Now, the company is expected to launch a new model in the lineup, dubbed Honor 80 Pro Flat Display.
While the launch date for this new smartphone isn’t known, it is expected to go official this month. Now, ahead of the launch, the phone’s specifications and pricing details have leaked online.
A new leak coming from China confirms that the Honor 80 Pro Flat Display model will be priced at 3,599 yuan in the country, which roughly converts to $522. The pricing is for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model and is speculated to go on sale from 6th January.
Coming to the specifications, leaks indicate that the smartphone will feature a 6.67-inch OLED centered punch-hole flexible flat display, offering a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor.
Honor 80 Pro Flat Display Version
In the camera department, the phone has a 160-megapixel primary camera sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel secondary camera, and a 2-megapixel tertiary sensor. On the front side, there will be a 32-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The Honor 80 Pro Flat Display model is said to be powered by a 4,800mAh battery and will carry support for 66W fast charging. It will have a plastic middle frame and measure 7.2mm in thickness. The device will weigh around 186 grams to 193 grams and is expected to come in three colors — Black, Green, and Pink.
The Vivo Y35m, an entry-level 5G phone, has gone official in China. With a starting price of 1,699 Yuan (~$246), the device offers key specs, such as an HD+ display, a Dimensity 700 chipset, 13-megapixel dual cameras, and a big battery. Here is all the information on the specifications and price of the Y35m.
Vivo Y35m specifications and features
The Vivo Y35m has a 6.51-inch IPS LCD waterdrop notch display that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a contrast ratio of 1500:1, a refresh rate of 60Hz, and a screen-to-body ratio of 88.99 percent. It has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera and a 13-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) dual-camera system with LED flash on the back.
Vivo Y35m
The Dimensity 700 chipset powers the Vivo Y35m. The phone comes in 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB RAM variants. All three models offer 128 GB of storage. The device comes preinstalled with Android 13 OS and OriginOS Ocean.
The Y35m has a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging support. It offers other features, such as dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
Vivo Y35m price and availability
Vivo Y35m
The Vivo Y35m comes in three configurations: 4 GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These models are priced at 1,399 Yuan (~$202), 1,599 Yuan (~$232), and 1,699 Yuan (~$246).
In terms of specs and design, the Vivo Y35m is the same as the Vivo Y35 5G. To recall, the Vivo Y35 5G was announced in December in China. While the original comes in three colors: Dawn Gold, Ice Cloud Blue, and Obsidian Black, the Y35m comes in Star Orange and Starry Night Black shades
In February 2022, Lenovo debuted the Legion Y700 tablet in the Chinese market. The device is yet to make its way out of the Chinese market; however, it was recently spotted on the brand’s Indian website.
Now, the support page for the Lenovo Legion Y700 laptop has popped up on multiple Lenovo country sites, hinting at an imminent global launch. The device has so far appeared on regional sites including (but not limited to) Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, Peru, Slovakia, Singapore, and Spain. Just like the Indian site before, all of these websites are showing an incomplete product page.
Interestingly, these incomplete support pages have not appeared on Lenovo’s US, UK, and Australian sites. It is hard to say when the Legion Y700 tablets will debut globally. However, CES 2023, which will commence on January 5th might provide us with more answers. For now, let’s take a look at what makes this 8-inch tablet special.
Lenovo Legion Y700 specs
The Legion Y700 is an 8.8-inch tablet with an LCD screen that has a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, a refresh rate of 120 Hz, and a sampling rate of touch of 240 Hz. Additionally, 100% of the DCI P3 color gamut is supported. The tablet has superb build quality and a minimalistic appearance.
A Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 CPU is housed inside, along with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. A large 6,550mAh battery pack that enables 45W fast charging powers the device. Onboard, there is a specialized cooling system with an 8500mm2 vapor chamber. The Legion Y700 has a front-facing 8-megapixel selfie camera and a back-facing 13-megapixel camera with an LED light.
The tablet also has a separate switch for the resource monitoring window when in gaming mode, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a volume rocker, and a power button.
It was reported last month that Samsung would announce the Galaxy F04 in January 2023. The landing page for the entry-level phone has gone live on Flipkart. It not only confirms the launch date but also key features of the Galaxy F04.
Samsung Galaxy F04 launch date
As can be seen, the Galaxy F04’s microsite on Flipkart reveals that it will debut at 12 pm (local time) on Jan. 4 in India. The device will have a Rs 7xxx starting price, indicating that it will be priced well under Rs 8,000 (~$97).
Galaxy F04
Samsung Galaxy F04 key specifications
One of the major attractions of the Galaxy F04 is that it will come with 8 GB of RAM, which is a combination of physical RAM and virtual RAM. The handset has a waterdrop notch display of 6.5 inches on the front, which carries support for an HD+ resolution.
The Galaxy F04 will come preloaded with Android 12 OS. The landing page confirms that the F04 will receive two OS upgrades. The entry-level phone will feature the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset and pack a 5,000mAh battery.
The F04 has a glossy rear shell, which features a dual-camera setup and an LED flash. There is no official word on the F04’s camera specifications. The device will be available in Jade Purple and Opal Green shades.
Last month, Samsung launched the Galaxy M04 entry-level phone in India. The M04 is available for purchase exclusively through Amazon. The Galaxy F04, which seems to be a rebranded version of the M04, will be available for purchase only through Flipkart.
In related news, Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S23 series in the first week of February. If this piece of information is true, the South Korean tech giant may soon confirm the date of the Galaxy Unpacked event in the next few days.
Xiaomi-backed Redmi is all set to launch its latest Redmi Note 12 series smartphones in the Indian market on 5th January, which includes three devices — Redmi Note 12 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G.
Ahead of the official launch in the coming days, the company has started teasing some of the key features and specifications of the device, and this time, the company has revealed its camera details.
The teaser confirms that the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G smartphone will come with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera sensor along with support for Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) in the triple-camera setup.
The company’s executives claim that the primary camera sensor of the smartphone will help “capture dynamic and appealing images through a perfect combination of software and hardware tools.” Xiaomi also claims that it will be one of the best in the segment when it comes to color reproduction.
Prior to this, the company already confirmed that the phone would come with an AMOLED display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate which can be reduced to as low as 30Hz, and it also comes with support for Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision.
As the phone has already launched in the Chinese market, we know that the device packs. It features a 6.67-inch centered punch-hole OLED display with a Full HD+ screen resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, a touch sampling rate of 240Hz, a peak brightness level of 900 nits, HDR10+, HDR10, and Dolby Vision support.
Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage, along with a cooling system made of graphene that is 2,000mm². It also has an x-axis linear vibration motor, dual stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm headphone connector, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
The camera department has a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro lens. On the front side, there’s a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and has support for 67W fast charging.
Samsung is all set to launch the Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup of smartphones. The lineup will include three smartphones; Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra. There are strong rumours on the internet that Samsung will launch these products along with the OneUI 5.1 and the next generation of Samsung Galaxy Book on February 1st, 2023. However, there is no official confirmation of the launch date yet.
Ice Universe, a reputable tipper, tweeted the following: “I need to emphasize again that the S23 Ultra’s night camera is really “night vision.” This most likely indicates that he had early access to the smartphone and, while testing out the cameras, was impressed with its Night Vision or its ability to capture photographs in low light. Samsung’s smartphone night mode wasn’t always the best, but this tweet suggests that they may have improved their night image post-processing, so naturally, the results will be better.
I need to emphasize again that the S23 Ultra's night camera is really "night vision"
This increases our enthusiasm for testing the device’s functionality and camera capabilities. Comparing the camera of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra to other market leaders like the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, iPhone 14 Pro Max, and Vivo X80 Pro+ would be an interesting insight. Will it be able to compete head-to-head with these flagships or will it fall short? We are still unsure of the precise answer. We will have to wait until the devices are officially released before we test them out and give a quick review.
It is important to note that the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s promotional photos have already been leaked. The item may be seen in all its splendour in the leaked photograph. The promotional photos that were leaked also revealed the Galaxy S23. Images show that Samsung hasn’t made any significant changes to the look or form factor of its top-tier flagship phone. However, the Galaxy S23’s camera module saw some noticeable tweaks. According to reports, the camera module in the Galaxy S23 and S23+ will be revised.
Recently, Fire Boltt launched an Apple Watch Ultra-like smartwatch called Gladiator. Now the homegrown brand has expanded its range of smartwatches with the launch of a new device in India. It is dubbed the Fire Boltt Rocket. The device is a budget offering and priced under the Rs 3,000 segment. It competes against other smartwatches offered by brands like Noise, boAt, Amazfit, Realme, and others in the market.
The Fire Boltt Rocket smartwatch features a round dial with an HD display measuring 1.3 inches. There is a physical button on the right side and the device is IP67-certified water-resistant. The device packs various watch faces.
In terms of health, the Fire Boltt Rocket is equipped with a heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, sleep tracker and female cycle monitor. It is also capable of tracking more than 100 different sports modes. The wearable device can measure steps, distance, calories burned etc.
The Fire Boltt Rocket is equipped with a built-in speaker and a microphone. Users can make and receive phone calls via Bluetooth connectivity. The smartwatch also features Google Assistant and Siri. The Fire Boltt Rocket offers convenient features like smart notifications,
The Fire Boltt Rocket carries a price tag of Rs 2,499. It is offered in Black, Silver Grey, Champagne Gold, and Gold Pink colour options. The smartwatch can be purchased from the brand’s official website.
OnePlus has gradually started launching other products apart from the smartphones. The OnePlus had recently launched its monitor in India, and they brand have already launched many distinct products such as a TWS earbuds and TVs. Now, the OnePlus is gearing up to launch a 100W Dual Port fast charger under their branding. The product has been confirmed officially for Chinese market and we may or may not get to see the launch of product in the global markets.
OnePlus will introduce a 100W dual-port super flash charger for the first time. This charger offers PD fast charging at up to 65W. There are rumours that the new charger uses a dual USB-A + Type-C interface design. Because of this layout, the charger may simultaneously use both ports. The gadget also supports 100W super flash charging’s longevity version. Additionally, it has a 65W PD rapid charging mechanism.
You can use the charger to charge almost all of your compatible devices such as laptops, TWS and smartphones. Moreover, there are also reports which claims that this charger is launched keeping the forthcoming OnePlus 11 smartphones in mind. As the OnePlus 11 is said to pack a 5000mAh battery with the support for longevity version of 100W rapid charging. According to official claims, the charger and fuel up the device to 100% in just 25 minutes and up to 50% in just 10 minutes.
Additionally, the OnePlus 11 will be the first handset in the market to support long-term charging protection and ageing battery charging acceleration. Through 13 sensors and a specifically designed battery management chip, it also provides real-time battery state detection. Mobile phone charging has gotten faster than before, according to Li Jie, president of OnePlus China. The charging process ought to be secure and robust.
Motorola did not wait for 2023 to launch its new generation flagship: the Moto X40. The new phone brings the latest Qualcomm chipset, blazing charging speeds, and even a good camera department at an affordable price in the Chinese market. A few days earlier, Xiaomi launched the new Xiaomi 13 series in the Chinese market, including the vanilla Xiaomi 13 with compact dimensions but flagship-class hardware. We believe these two phones are perfect rivals of each other. That is the reason why we decided to publish a comparison between the specifications of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Xiaomi 13. Here you will learn which one is the best for your actual needs.
The design of the Motorola Moto X40 looks very good. First of all, it is built with premium materials: glass for the back and aluminum for the frame. It is also waterproof and dustproof with the IP68 certification, and it has a curved screen with a very high screen to body ratio. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 13 has a very original design and premium materials as well, with a glass back and an aluminum frame. This phone is waterproof as well with the IP68 certification, and it has a flat display instead of a curved one. I personally prefer the Xiaomi 13 because it is more compact, but the curved display of the Motorola Moto X40 makes it more elegant.
Display
The most interesting display is definitely the one found on the Motorola Moto X40. First of all, it has a wider panel, with a diagonal of 6.7 inches. Further, it is an OLED display showing up to one billion colors with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, an awesome 165 Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ certification. An in-display fingerprint reader and stereo speakers are not missing. The Xiaomi 13 is equipped with an OLED display showing images with a 6.36-inch diagonal, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, Dolby Vision support, HDR10+ certification, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and an in-display fingerprint reader. It has stereo speakers just like its rival and it adds an infrared sensor allowing you to use it as a remote control for your TV.
Specs & Software
The Xiaomi 13 and the Motorola Moto X40 provide you with the same flagship-class hardware department. They are fueled by the octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor built with a 4 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture. The chipset is composed of a Cortex X3 performance core running at a max frequency of 3.2 GHz, two Cortex A715 cores running at 2.8 GHz, two Cortex A710 cores running at 2.8 GHz, three Cortex A510 cores running at 2 GHz, and an Adreno 740 GPU. Alongside the chipset, there are up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 4.0 native storage. The operating system installed on these devices is Android 13, with highly customized user interfaces on top.
Camera
If you are looking for the best cameras, then you should choose the Motorola Moto X40. Both come with a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, but the Motorola Moto X40 has a better 50 MP ultrawide camera and a better 60 MP selfie shooter. On the other hand, with the Xiaomi 13, you can get better zoom capabilities thanks to a telephoto lens with 3.2x optical zoom.
Despite its bigger dimensions, the battery of the Motorola Moto X40 is not much bigger than the battery of the Xiaomi 13. It has a capacity of 4600 mAh and, given that the Xiaomi 13 sports a bigger display, it should not be superior in terms of battery life. But it charges quicker thanks to 125W fast charging, while the Xiaomi flagship has a faster wireless charging tech with a power of 50W instead of just 15W.
Price
Motorola Moto X40 starts from $483/€450, while the Xiaomi 13 begins at $590/€550. The prices are referred to the Chinese market as these phones are still not launched globally. Which one would you pick?
The Redmi Note series is the bread and butter of Xiaomi’s smartphone business. The brand recently announced it has sold over 300 million Redmi Notes globally. The sales figure is likely to see a major bump this year as the latest Note 12 Series, which was recently launched in China, is getting hugely popular among consumers.
Lucky for us, the Redmi Note 12 Series is finally making it out of China. The new lineup, which should include the Redmi Note 12 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro, and Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus, will be launching in India next week. And here in this post, we have gathered everything you need to know about it. Let’s dive in.
Redmi Note 12 Series India Launch Date
Redmi India recently confirmed the launch date of the Redmi Note 12 series through its official Twitter handle. The new smartphones will debut in the Indian market next Thursday, January 5.
The lineup will likely be unveiled at an in-person event, which will also be livestreamed through various online channels, including YouTube.
Redmi Note 12 Series Design
Redmi Note 12 Series headed to India is expected to be the same as its Chinese counterpart, both in terms of specifications and design. All three models in the lineup could have an identical design. However, the pro phones will likely be offered in unique colors. For example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro could debut in purple color with light spots on the back, giving it a sparkling appearance.
The series will have a flat back with a camera module almost identical to the Redmi Note 11T. There could be three cameras on each model along with an LED flash. The lineup will likely be fitted with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. On the front, it could have a flat display with a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera.
Redmi Note 12 5G Specifications
The Redmi Note 12 5G could launch in India with a 6.67-inch Samsung AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The device will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset, paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It will likely run MIUI 13 based on Android 12.
In the camera department, the vanilla model could feature a dual camera unit on the rear comprising a 48MP primary snapper and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, there’s expected to be an 8MP shooter. The device could be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.
Redmi Note 12 Pro and Pro Plus Specifications
Both Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus are expected to arrive with a 6.67-inch centered punch-hole OLED display offering a resolution of 2,400 x 1,080 pixels. The panel could support a 120Hz refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, a 1920Hz PWM dimming, and a 16,000-level dimming.
The two phones will most likely be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC, coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. The smartphones could pack a 5,000mAh battery. The Pro phone may support 67W charging while the Pro Plus could get faster 120W charging support.
Redmi Note 12 Pro could have a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera. Whereas the Note 12 Pro Plus may flaunt a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HPX main camera measuring 1/1.4-inch in size. Both of the devices will have an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro camera. They will also have the same 16MP selfie camera.
Redmi Note 12 Series Expected Price
Redmi Note 12 Series smartphones will likely be offered in multiple storage variants in India. The brand launched the three phones in China with 6GB/ 8GB/ 12GB RAM and 128GB/ 256GB storage. The vanilla model also has a 4GB + 128GB storage variant.
The pricing of the smartphones will likely be similar, if not lower than in China. We can expect the vanilla Redmi Note 12 5G to be available in India at a starting price of around Rs. 13,000. The Pro model could start at around Rs. 19,000. Whereas the higher-end Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus could carry a starting price tag of Rs. 27,000.
It’s that time of the year when we get to witness new flagship launches. Samsung, Oppo, among other brands are rumored to introduce their new premium devices sometime in the first quarter of 2023. But before that, we are in for the latest OnePlus 11 launch, which is scheduled to take place on January 4 in China. The brand is also expected to unveil the OnePlus 11R soon after. And today a new report has shared the full specifications of the upcoming smartphone. Here are the details.
Pricebaba, in association with tipster Yogesh Brar, has shared screenshots of the OnePlus 11R’s Device Info HW app, revealing the smartphone’s detailed specifications. The screengrabs are apparently from a prototype device with the model number CPH2487.
As per the report, the OnePlus 11R will be powered by an underclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. The same SoC has also been used on other devices such as the OPPO Reno 9 Pro Plus, Honor 80 Pro, Honor 80 GT, and iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition. The underclocked version has the prime Cortex-X2 core running at 3.0 GHz instead of 3.2 GHz. Also, the three Cortex-A710 Gold cores are capped at 2.5GHz compared to 2.75Ghz on the regular version.
The screenshots reveal the OnePlus 11R will have a 6.67-inch display with a 2772×1240 pixels resolution. The prototype device can be seen to be using Sony IMX890 and Sony IMX766 sensors as the primary camera. This means either one of the two camera sensors will be used in the final product.
Further, the publication reveals the smartphone will get an OIS-enabled 50MP primary camera, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP camera. On the front, it could have a 16MP selfie camera. The device will debut with OxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13 OS.
The OnePlus 11R is claimed to come with 8GB / 12GB / 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB / 256GB / 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It could be fueled by a 5,000mAh battery with 100W charging support.
OnePlus is gearing up to launch the OnePlus 11 and Buds Pro 2 in China next week. The latter will be arriving as the successor to the original Buds Pro that debuted last year. The TWS earphones are confirmed to retain the same design as its predecessor. Additionally, they are also confirmed to come with support for Dolby Audio and Spatial Audio for an immersive sound experience.
Now ahead of the launch, reliable tipster Evan Blass has shared some official marketing renders of the Buds Pro 2. They reveal the audio device in full glory along with the box contents and colour options.
As mentioned earlier, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will feature the same design as the original Buds Pro. This means that the TWS earphones will have a semi-in-ear design with a stem and slightly angled earbuds with ear tips for a better fit. The stem has a dual-tone design with a matte finish on the top half and a glossy bottom portion. The audio device will be offered in Arbor Green, Obsidian Black, and White colours. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will come in a rectangular storage and charging case with an LED indicator for battery charging status, Dynaudio’s text engraved on the case, and a Type-C port.
Blass also reveals that the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 box contents will include earbuds, two pairs of silicone ear tips of different sizes, a USB-A to USB-C cable, and some documentation.
As per past leaks and rumours, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are expected to come with 11mm and 6mm dual drivers with support for ANC up to 45dB.
The Redmi K60 series launched recently in China with a premium design and serious specifications. The lineup includes the vanilla Redmi K60, a higher-end Redmi K60 Pro, and an affordable Redmi K60E. Starting today, the standard and pro models can be purchased in China. Here are their pricing and specifications.
Redmi K60 and K60 Pro Price
The Redmi K60 comes with 5 storage options. The 8GB + 128GB storage version can be purchased for 2499 Yuan ($358), 8GB + 256GB for 2699 Yuan ($387), 12GB + 256GB for 2999 Yuan ($430), and 12GB + 512GB for 3299 Yuan ($473). There’s also a top-of-the-line 16GB + 512GB version of the handset which costs 3599 Yuan ($516).
The Redmi K60 Pro is also offered in 5 storage configurations. The base 8GB + 128GB version can be purchased for 3299 yuan ($473). Readers can grab the 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB versions for 3599 yuan ($516), 3899 yuan ($559), and 4299 yuan ($616), respectively. The highest-end 16GB + 512GB variant is available for 4599 yuan ($660).
Although both smartphones are only available for purchase in China, interested shoppers may get them delivered internationally through Giztop. Head over here to learn more.
Redmi K60 and K60 Pro Specifications
Redmi K60 and K60 Pro pack a 6.67-inch OLED panel with a peak brightness of 1400nit, 68.7 billion colors, a P3 color gamut, and 1920Hz PWM high-frequency Dimming. The Pro phone is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor whereas the vanilla model has the older Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Soc. Both devices have LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.
The two smartphones arrive with a triple camera unit on the back with K60 Pro featuring a 50MP Sony IMX800 primary sensor and the K60 packing a 60MP primary camera. They get an 8MP ultra-wide unit and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there’s a 16MP selfie shooter.
The Pro model packs a 5000mAh battery with 120W fast charging and 30W wireless charging while the standard one gets a 5500mAh battery with 67W wired fast charging and 30W wireless charging. They both run MIUI 14 out of the box.
Apart from smartphones, Xiaomi has a diverse range of products available under their branding globally. They have launched multiple products under their brandings such as robot vacuum cleaners, water purifiers, air purifiers and even writing pads and ink pens. In mainland China, Xiaomi has also launched products like chimneys, air conditioners and washing machines. And they are successful in selling other products too and that is not very surprising for us, as the product strategy of Xiaomi works out really well.
Now, a report hovering online claims that Xiaomi has managed to cross the total of 5 million sold units benchmark for the Xiaomi Water Purifier. Xiaomi China has officially announced that their water purifiers have surpassed 5 million sales in the timeframe of 7 years. Currently, the cheapest water purifying item offered by Xiaomi costs just CNY 129. The water purifier is a Xiaomi bowl model.
The most expensive purifier is the Xiaomi 1600G, which costs CNY 3999. Others include items like the Xiaomi thermosoliners Q600, the Xiaomi dual-core water purifiers 1000G/1200G, and the Xiaomi water purifiers 600G, which are nearly able to meet the needs of customers with a variety of criteria. It’s absolutely fantastic news that the brand, which isn’t really centred on that product, has sold more than 5 million units.
In the market, Xiaomi has been doing really well, and every day they are setting new records. The brand’s most recent record was broken when it exceeded the 5 million sales threshold for the Xiaomi Water Purifier. In the near future, they will release more products, and it will be interesting to see how they perform. The brand has so far performed remarkably well with practically every product.
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