OnePlus Will Soon Launch 100W Dual Port Fast Charger

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Dec 31, 2022

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.

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OnePlus 11R Specs Leak, Under-Clocked SD 8+ Gen 1 SoC Tipped

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Dec 31, 2022

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.

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OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Official Marketing Renders Reveal Colour Options Ahead Of Launch

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Viraj Gawde

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Dec 31, 2022

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.

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Redmi K60 and K60 Pro Go on Sale in China, Checkout Price, Specifications

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Dec 31, 2022

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.

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Xiaomi Water Purifier Sales Exceed 5 Million Units Sales Mark

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Dec 31, 2022

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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Price of the iPhone 12 Mini Has Dropped to an All-time Low in India

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Dec 31, 2022

If you are from India and were looking out to buy an iPhone on a strict budget then this might be a worthy deal for you. The pretty famous iPhone 12 Mini is available at an all-time low price tag in the country. The brand is currently offering as much as a 35% price discount on the product compared to its launch price. The device was launched back in the year 2020 and the starting price of the device was INR 69,900 for the 64GB variant. The device has got offers and discounts several times. Back in the month of May, it was available for INR 64,999.

After the release of the iPhone 14 lineup, the brand discontinued several iPhone models including the iPhone 11 and 12 Mini. However, this doesn’t mean you will not get software updates or after-sale services. You will surely get all of them, marking them as discontinued product basically implies that the brand will no more manufacture the newer units. Anyway, going back to the main headline, the iPhone 12 Mini is currently listed on Flipkart with a price tag of INR 36,999.

The current price tag of the device is literally around 38% less compared to the original launch price. Further, the e-commerce site is offering an additional 5% bank cashback when purchased using Axis band cards. So if you were looking to buy an iPhone for around 40,000 INR, then this could easily be a recommendable choice. The device has got a pretty decent set of specifications as its price.

With a 5.4-inch screen, an edge-to-edge OLED Super Retina XDR display, 460ppi pixel density, HDR 10, and compatibility with HLG HDR, the iPhone 12 mini offers all the features you’d expect. It has a camera module that is square-shaped, with a pair of 12MP sensors and an LED flash on the back and a 12MP selfie camera perched on top of the front’s wide notch. The 5nm A14 Bionic chipset is said to give 40% better CPU performance than A12 Bionic. The iOS 14 will come pre-installed with the device.

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OnePlus 11 Specs Roundup – Here’s Everything We Know About the Upcoming OnePlus Flagship

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 31, 2022

OnePlus is a brand that started off strong with the enthusiast crowd in mind. However, in the past few years, the brand has become quite mediocre pumping out generic smartphones that lack any x-factor.

However, the launch of the OnePlus 11 is upon us, and the brand has promised that it will be returning to its past glory with this device. So let’s explore all that’s known so far about the OnePlus 10 Pro successor before its January 4 launch in China.

OnePlus 11 design

Design-wise not much has changed from the last generation. The OnePlus 11 has a curved back panel featuring the same triple camera + LED flash setup on the camera island that is fused to the edge of the device. However, the brand has opted to go with a round camera island this time around rather than a square one.

The front panel is flat on the OnePlus 11 as opposed to the curved display that has been the staple of a OnePlus flagship for multiple generations now. The bezels on the device are super slim, and the alert slider is present on the right edge along with the power button. The top left of the display features a small punch-hole for the front camera.

OnePlus 11 specs

Coming down to the specifications, the display is said to be a 6.7-inch E4 AMOLED screen with a 2K (3216 x 1440 pixel) resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The choice of an E4 AMOLED rather than more cutting-edge options could be an indication that the brand is trying lower the cost of the device.

Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip powering the device. The chipset will include the Adreno 740 GPU, which has demonstrated significant improvements over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chips that powered the OnePlus 10 Pro. To further bump up the gaming performance, OnePlus has confirmed that it will be integrating the device with its self-developed Super Graphics Engine, which allows for high frame rates and native image quality.

This is made possible with the aid of a specialized rendering processor, software algorithms, game development engines, and other software and hardware synergies. According to the company, the phone would give up to 120fps with the optimization, regardless of the frame rate that the original game supports. The OnePlus 11 is said to retain an average frame rate of 119.8 FPS and a maximum temperature of no more than 43° C after an hour of League of Legends Mobile play.

The OnePlus flagship will include LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. There will be three different models available: 12GB + 256GB, 16GB + 256GB, and 16GB + 512GB. The smartphone will have a 5000mAh battery with 100W fast charging capacity. It will come with a charging brick and a protective case included in the box.

Hasselblad has made modifications to the OnePlus 11’s triple rear camera setup. The main camera on the OnePlus flagship will be a 50MP shooter with a Sony IMX890 sensor. A 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 32MP telephoto camera will be attached to it. Selfies and video calls may be taken with the device’s 16MP front camera.

The OnePlus 11 comes in two color options: green and black. It will weigh 205 grams and come with ColorOS 13.0, an Android 13-based operating system, pre-installed. The OnePlus 11 will boast Corning Gorilla Glass protection and IP54 certification. Last but not the least, it will utilize the AAC Technology-developed bionic vibration sensor motor. OnePlus claims that this will be the most powerful and largest vibration motor in an Android phone, with a volume greater than 600mm³.

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The Affordable Redmi 12C debuts with Helio G85 under the hood

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Dec 31, 2022

Xiaomi has launched an incredibly affordable smartphone under its sub-brand Redmi. The device in question is called the Redmi 12C and it doesn’t stray far from the brand’s effective budget formula, which is all about offering good specs at a low price. The handset arrives with a large 6.71-inch display, a massive 5000mAh battery, and a capable MediaTek Helio G85 SoC under the hood. Continue reading to learn more about its specs, pricing, and availability.

The Redmi 12C looks somewhat similar to the Redmi A1 series smartphones that were launched earlier this year. It has a squircle camera island that features two cameras, an LED flash, and a fingerprint sensor. The device has a curved back with a textured design. On the front, there’s a flat display with thin bezels and a V-shaped notch.

Moving to the specifications, the smartphone packs a 6.71-inch display that offers high resolution. The screen is likely an LCD. Redmi 12C is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G85 processor, supplemented by LPDDR4X RAM and eMMC 5.1 flash memory. The smartphone weighs around 192g and has a thickness of around 8.77mm.

For photography, the handset has a duar-rear camera unit on the back with a 50MP main sensor. There’s a 5MP snapper on the front for selfies and video calls. The 4G smartphone is fueled by a 5000mAh battery and supports 10W charging. It has the usual connectivity options like Bluetooth, WiFi, and even a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Talking about the price, the Redmi 12C starts at 699 Yuan ($101) with 4GB RAM+ 64GB storage. It is also offered in 4GB + 128GB and 6GB + 128GB storage variants, which are priced at 799 Yuan ($115) and 899 Yuan ($130), respectively. The handset is only available for purchase in Mainland China as of now.

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Realme GT 2 Explorer vs Honor 80 GT: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Dec 30, 2022

Honor closed 2022 with a brand new flagship killer perfect for gamers and power users: the Honor 80 GT. It is a device with an amazing level of performance offered at an affordable price. Just like the Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition released earlier this year with flagship-class hardware. Here is a comparison between the main specifications of the Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition and the Honor 80 GT. We decided to compare the new Honor flagship killer with the old Realme one for an important reason: despite Honor releasing the flagship at the end of this year, it still ships with Android 12 out of the box instead of Android 13. That is the reason why it is a perfect rival of the GT 2 Explorer Master Edition.

Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition vs Honor 80 GT

	Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition	Honor 80 GT
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	161.3 x 74.3 x 8.2 mm, 195 g	162.5 x 75.3 x 7.9 mm, 187 g
DISPLAY	6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), OLED	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, octa-core 3.19 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY	12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 16 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, Realme UI	Android 12, Magic UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 50 + 50 + 3 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/3.3 16 MP f/2.5 front camera	Triple 54 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 100W	4800 mAh, Fast Charging 66W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM	5G, dual SIM, reverse charging 5W

Design

The Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition has a very original design and it wins the design comparison. Its aesthetics are reminiscent of a travel trunk and the phone is built with premium materials: you can choose between a ceramic back or an eco leather back, alongside an aluminum frame. It is one of the most original phones released this year and also one of the phones with the highest screen to body ratio. The Honor 80 GT still comes with an original design, but there is no way for it to compete if we talk about aesthetics in general, so you should definitely go for the Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition if you are looking for the most beautiful phone.

Display

The displays of these two phones are very similar to each other, but it looks like the Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition has a slightly better panel. It is an OLED display able to show images with up to one billion colors, a diagonal of 6.7 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ certification, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader. Honor GT has an AMOLED display with one billion colors, a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10 certification, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Note that the Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition is also the only phone of the duo with stereo speakers.

Specs & Software

The Honor 80 GT is the phone featuring the best hardware here. Both phones are powered by the best chipset: the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 by Qualcomm. But on the Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition, the SoC has a higher clock frequency: 3.2 GHz, because the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is underclocked at just 3 GHz on the Honor 80 GT. On the other hand, with the Honor 80 GT, you can actually get a higher amount of RAM: up to 16 GB, as well as 256 GB of native storage. Talking about the software, the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition ships with Android 12 and Realme UI 3.0, while the Honor 80 GT runs Android 12 with Magic UI 7 on top. We consider the Realme UI 3.0 as a more advanced user interface, for now.

Camera

The Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition offers better camera hardware. It has a triple rear camera including a 50 MP Sony IMX766 main sensor with OIS, a 50 MP ultrawide shooter, and a 3 MP microlens with 40x magnification. With the Honor 80 GT, you actually get a 54 MP main sensor without optical stabilization, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro camera.

Read More: Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Speed Test: Xiaomi 12 Pro vs OnePlus 10 Pro vs Realme GT 2 Pro vs iQOO 9 Pro vs Moto Edge X30

Battery

Last but not least, is the battery. On the Realme GT Explorer Master Edition, the battery is bigger, with a capacity of 5000 mAh instead of just 4800 mAh. This means that the battery life will be longer on a single charge. It is also able to charge quicker with 100W fast charging.

Price

The starting price of the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition in China is roughly $509/€476, while the Honor 80 GT starts from about $482/€450 in the Chinese market. None of these phones went global.

Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition vs Honor 80 GT: PRO and CONS

Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition

PRO

Higher CPU frequency
Better camera
Faster charging
Very original design
Bigger battery

CONS

Thicker and heavier

Honor 80 GT

PRO

Thinner
Very interesting price
More compact
Infrared port

CONS

Inferior camera

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Following the EU, India Makes USB-C Charging Port Mandatory for Mobile Devices

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Dec 30, 2022

Following the EU’s lead, the Indian government has now passed a regulation that will mandate the use of USB-C chargers for all mobile devices. Technology companies in the country will have to adopt USB Type-C as the standard charging port for all electronic products by March 2025.

Indian government-run Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) made the announcement on Tuesday after consulting with industry stakeholders about standards, global supply chain constraints, and product availability. “BIS has notified standards for type C chargers and the government will come up with two common types of charging ports for mobiles and wearable electronic devices,” Rohit Kumar Singh, secretary of the Indian ministry of consumer affairs, said in an interview with Business Standard.

“There is a broad consensus among the industry and government that the use of USB type C charging ports can be made mandatory after six months of the European Union’s rolling out of standards for USB charging ports in 2024 as electronic manufacturers have a global integrated supply chain,” Singh added.

All smartphone manufacturers and technology companies in the country will have to adopt USB Type-C as the standard charging port for electronic products by March 2025, not six months but three months after the deadline in the EU. However, some devices that have no practical use for a USB-type C will be excluded from the mandate.

The objective behind the new law is to reduce the number of chargers per household, thereby minimizing the amount of e-waste generated, said the Consumer Affairs ministry. In addition, this is said to be a step toward Prime Minister Modi’s LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative, which aims to motivate people all over the world to do “mindful and deliberate usage” instead of “mindful and wasteful consumption.”

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Stable One UI 5 Update Rolling Out to the Affordable Galaxy A04s

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Dec 30, 2022

Samsung has updated nearly all the devices in its portfolio to the latest version of Android at an impressive pace. Only a handful of smartphones haven’t received the update and it’s only a matter of time before they get the software treat in the form of One UI 5. The latest and probably one of the last Samsung devices to get the Android 13-based update is the budget Galaxy A04s.

Galaxy A04s is one of the cheapest Samsung-made smartphones and it was launched only a few months ago with Android 12. Now, the device has started receiving the latest Android 13 update with a firmware version labeled A047MUBU1BVK5. The update is currently being seeded in Panama, however, it should extend to other regions in the coming days.

As the A04s is a budget model, it gets the One UI Core 5.0 instead of the normal version. It’s basically the same as the regular One UI 5 with a few omissions. Basically, some of the new Android 13 features are not supported on the device because it lacks the required hardware.

The update also brings November 2022 security patch with itself. The handset is listed on Samsung’s quarterly update schedule, which means it will get the next security patch in Q1 2023.

As usual, Samsung is rolling out the latest update in a staged fashion, so it will take some time to reach every unit. If you have a Galaxy A04s and live in Panama, you can update your device to Android 13 by going to Settings, tapping on the Software update menu, and selecting Download and install.

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Leaked Renders Show Galaxy A54 With a Galaxy S23-Like Premium Design

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Dec 30, 2022

Samsung will be refreshing its mid-range Galaxy A series in 2023. The Korean giant may soon launch the new Galaxy A34, Galaxy A54, and other affordable smartphones. Earlier today, a report released press renders and color options of the A34. And now, AndroidHeadlines has leaked detailed images of the Galaxy A54, showcasing the design of the smartphone in four colors.

Samsung Galaxy A54 is expected to arrive in the first quarter of 2023 with a bunch of other A series smartphones, including Galaxy A14, Galaxy A24, and Galaxy A34. Reports suggest there won’t be a Galaxy A74 this year, so the Galaxy A54 might debut as the most premium model in the series.

The handset has been pictured with a flagship-like design that resembles the leaked renders of the Galaxy S23. The most visible change in the appearance of the smartphone is its camera module. Just like the S23 series, the Galaxy A54 may not feature the plate and each lens could appear as an individual bump.

As can be seen in the images, the smartphone has a flat display with curved corners. The bezels around the display look thin and the selfie camera is embedded in a punch-hole cutout in the center. Renders reveal the Galaxy A54 will be offered in at least four colors: Black, Lime, Purple, and White.

Reports suggest the upcoming handset will have a 6.5-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Exynos 1380 chipset and pack a 5,100mAh battery. The phone could feature a 32MP selfie camera on the front. There might be a 50MP primary camera with OIS, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 5MP macro camera on the rear.

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Redmi K60 Official Cooling Case Can Cool The Device By 4-Degree

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Dec 30, 2022

Xiaomi has today announced a new smartphone accessory for the Redmi K60 smartphone – an official thermal cooling case. Well, you maybe have heard about this for the very first time and so are we. We have come across many cooling accessories for the smartphone but the cooling case seems something new and Redmi launched it today. The new cooling case for the Redmi K60 claims to lower the temperature of the device by as much as 4 degrees Celsius.

According to rumours, Redmi used the same-segment heat technology of the flagship phone for the first time to enhance the phone’s outer cover. The temperature of the new phase composite material is changed from solid to liquid dual state, and actual long-acting heat is diffused while the heat is conveyed quickly.

According to the theory, as soon as the mobile phone’s temperature increases, the composite material quickly absorbs the heat and melts, bringing down the phone’s peak temperature. In order to help mobile phones cool down rapidly, maintain high energy output, and be more comfortable with high-loading scenes like games and videos, officials highlighted that efficient solid-liquid distributes heat in dissipation. This is similar to summoning a “bonus patch” for mobile phones.

The back of the Redmi mobile phone’s fuselage cools by 4°C after an hour of testing thanks to its ice-sensing heat protection cover, and it actually cooled down quickly. The price of the ice-sensing heat protection case in Xiaomi Mall is CNY 79, or around $11.

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Lenovo YogaBook 9i 13 dual Display laptop leaks, could launch at CES 2023

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 30, 2022

Lenovo recently unveiled multiple new devices ahead of CES 2023. The event will take place in Las Vegas starting January 5th, and all of the recently unveiled laptops and gadgets are expected to be showcased there.

However, the brand has more gadgets still tucked behind the curtain which will likely debut at CES 2023. Press renders of one such device, dubbed the Lenovo YogaBook 9i 13 have been leaked by known tipster Evan Blass.

The Lenovo Yoga 9i 13, is a dual 13-inch laptop with a design like the ThinkPad X1 Fold and a free-floating keyboard that can be wedged between the two screens when the laptop is folded. The Yoga 9i has two independent displays as opposed to the ThinkPad’s single foldable panel.

Looking at the renders, it is clear that the device can be used in multiple orientations like – a traditional laptop, in a dual-screen orientation, and in a folded tablet-like orientation. One of the renders confirms that the laptop will come with a matching stylus. Lastly, the notch on the device will slightly protrude from the bezel. Other than housing the camera and face unlock hardware, it will also act as a gripping point to open the laptop.

There are currently no specs available on the device, however, it looks like a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack will be present. Lastly, the render features the laptop in a beautiful and eye-catching dark turquoise color. We can expect the device to come in other vibrant colors.

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Oppo China announces ColorOS 13 Update Plan for Q1 2023

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Dec 30, 2022

Software updates have been deemed a weak point for Chinese OEMs for a long time. However, that changed to some extent in 2022, at least for Oppo. The BBK-owned company has already updated a good number of smartphones in both China and overseas market. Now, as we are preparing to enter 2023, the brand has announced the ColorOS 13 update plan for the first quarter of the year. Let’s look at the details.

In Q1 2023, Oppo will be rolling out stable and beta builds of Android 13-based ColorOS 13 to a vast number of smartphones. The devices that will receive the beta update include the OPPO Reno7 5G, Oppo K9s, and Oppo Reno5. The update timeline is for the Chinese region and the brand should announce the global update plan in a day or two.

ColorOS 13 China Update Timeline Q1 2023

Beta Update

From January 11, 2023

Oppo Reno 7 5G
Oppo Reno 7 New Year Edition
Oppo K10 Vitality 5G
Oppo K9s

From February, 2023

Oppo Reno 5 K 5G
Oppo Reno K9

From March, 2023

Oppo K9 Pro 5G
Oppo K9x 5G
Oppo A55 5G

Stable Update

From January 12, 2023

Oppo Find X2 Pro
Oppo Ace 2
Oppo Find X2
Oppo Ace 2 Eva limited edition
Oppo X2 Pro Lamborghini edition

From January 13, 2023

Oppo K10x 5G
Oppo K10 Pro 5G

From January 31, 2023

Oppo Pad
Oppo Pad Artist limited edition

As usual, the update will be rolled out in a staged fashion and will reach every unit in a few days. We’ll keep you posted as each of these devices receives a stable or beta update. You might want to check out our ColorOS 13 review to learn more about the latest update.

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Material You for Nearby Share on Android Gets Some Minor Tweaks

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Dec 30, 2022

Google has introduced the Material You theming back in the Android 12 operating system. This enables the whole UI to adopt the colour from the wallpaper and change the accent colour, theming, and icons according to that. The brand later further pushed the support of Material You theming to different parts of the UI. Many other brands such as Vivo and OPPO also adopted the wallpaper-based theming engine in the UI. Well, Google has now reportedly did some changes in the Material You theming for the Nearby Share on Android.

Google recently pushed out the latest December patch for the Google Play System Update. Google is reportedly revamping the visuals and motion design for the Nearby Share Android app. Obviously, this means that the Material You theming engine will also get some minor tweaks here and there. The known publication 9To5Google claims that they had spotted the change in Material You for Nearby Share back in the month of November, and this is probably what Google is referring to as “revamping the visuals” in the patch notes of the latest update.

Regarding the improvements, when you start Nearby Shares, a tab slides up to begin “Looking for nearby devices.” Google employed a left-to-right wave in the past to indicate that this was happening. The point was conveyed by a subtle element. Utilizing different Material You forms that expand and then fade out behind your profile avatar, a little Nearby Share redesign will be implemented.

The Nearby Share icon is now visible at the top of this panel, and the text has been made somewhat larger and more central. The share previews have also been improved by Google, which has made them larger and placed them on a card with symbols so that it is easier to see what is being shared. This minor upgrade to Nearby Share that we enabled has not yet been released, but it is intended to do so after a server-side update with the most recent Google Play services.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro 2023 Could Launch Soon, Gets TKDN Certification

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Dec 30, 2022

Redmi just finished launching its latest flagship K60 series in China and it may enter 2023 with a new Note 11 series smartphone. The device in question is called the Redmi Note 11 Pro 2023 and it has been making rounds on various certification sites recently. In the latest development, the handset has bagged TKDN certification, hinting at a nearby launch. Here are the details.

The Note 11 Pro 2023 has been spotted on Indonesia’s TKDN website with the model number 2209116AG. As usual, the listing did not reveal any specifications of the device. However, it hints at an imminent launch in Indonesia as well as in other global markets. The smartphone could debut early in 2023 but there’s no official confirmation from the brand yet.

Previous reports suggest the Redmi Note 11 Pro 2023 will debut as a mid-range smartphone with decent specifications. A recent Geekbench listing of the handset reveals it could arrive with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G chipset, which is a fast mid-range SoC manufactured in the modern 8 nm process.

It comes with two ARM Cortex-A76 cores clocked at up to 2.3 GHz and six small ARM Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.8 GHz. Notably, the device was spotted on the Google Play console with a 3-year-old Snapdragon 712 chip. So, we can’t say for sure which SoC will power the smartphone. However, it should be noted that the information provided by Geekbench is seldom incorrect.

The smartphone visited the benchmarking site with Android 11 and 8GB RAM. We hope Redmi will ship the Note 11 Pro 2023 with at least Android 12. Other specifications of the smartphone are yet to be known. Stick around for the latest updates.

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