Google has faced a rocky launch cycle with its Pixel 6 series of smartphones. The 2021 flagship lineup were riddled with bugs soon after launch and also faced various other issues. Now, users of the newer Pixel 7 series have also began complaining of a new problem and it appears to be a big problem.
In the past, we have reported on the Pixel 6 series suffering from an issue that made its under display fingergrint scanner slow or unreliable at times. Similarly, they were even issues with its WiFi network and more. Fortunately, the Pixel 7’s launch was a lot better, although it still had its fair share of hiccups. Owners of the Pixel 7 phones have now taken to Twitter and Reddit to show that their device’s rear camera module’s bar glass has began cracking.
According to one of the tweets stated that, “Not even a month, no drops just regular use. Have a case on the phone. Been told Its my problem. Is this really the quality control backed by google? It’s clearly a manufacturing defect, and I know I’m not the only one. Please fix this google!” In other words, it appears that the company’s units might have a defect considering the rear camera glass is shattering without any physical damage.
Similarly on Reddit, a user said that “I pulled my phone out of my pocket and the back camera glass was broken. I must have hit a corner while it was in my pocket. Has anyone else had this problem? I called around to the phone fixing stores and nobody has the replacement parts yet. Don’t really want to have to mail this phone in to have it fixed as it’s currently the only phone I have.” These aren’t far and few in between either since there were multiple reports that faced a similar issue. Google has yet to officially acknowledge this problem, so stick around for more updates.
OnePlus is all set to launch its flagship smartphone OnePlus 11, on 4th January in China and then on 7th February in the global markets. Ahead of that, most of the phone’s specifications and features have leaked online.
The company also recently shared a few images of the phone’s design. Now, the real-life images of the OnePlus 11 smartphone have been leaked online, showcasing what the phone looks like.
The leaked images show that the smartphone features flat edges on the front instead of the curved display that we see on most flagship phones. There’s also a punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera on top of the screen. The company has also retained the alert slider on the device’s right edge.
The power button is placed on the phone’s right side, while the volume rocker is on the left side of the device. The smartphone’s back panel appears to have a sandstone finish for a better grip while holding the phone. The camera module, which is circular in shape, is placed in the top-left corner and has three camera sensors and an LED flash.
The OnePlus 11 was recently spotted on TENAA, revealing full specifications. It features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display offering s a Quad HD+ screen resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, 10-bit colors, and an under-screen fingerprint scanner.
Under the hood, the device will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, coupled with 12GB or 16GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of internal storage. The camera department has a 50MP primary sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide lens, and a 32MP telephoto sensor. The phone has a 16MP snapper on the front side for taking selfies and video calling.
The smartphone will be running the latest Android 13 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 13 on top for the Chinese version, while the global version will have the OxygenOS custom interface. The device is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging.
Realme has announced that it will unveil 240W fast charging technology at an event on January 5th. The company regularly competes with other firms to be the first to bring new technologies to smartphones and is continually expanding its smartphone line. The announcement was made in a recent poster on Realme’s official Weibo account.
It is currently unknown which phone will be the first to use the 240W fast charging technology, we have a good guess. According to the latest leaks, Realme GT Neo5 will be the first model to use this technology. The smartphone is expected to come in two versions. One with 150W fast charging and a 5000mAh battery, and the other with 240W fast charging and a 4600 mAh battery.
In terms of its specs, the Realme GT Neo5 is expected to have a 6.7 inch 1.5K display with a resolution of 2772 X 1240p, a 144Hz refresh rate, 2160 Hz PWM dimming, and a 3.2 GHz first-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ processor. It is also expected to have a 50 Megapixel IMX890 main camera with 0.6-20x zoom and OIS, as well as an under-screen fingerprint scanner and a plastic body with RGB lighting effects.
The Realme GT Neo5 is expected to be a significant step forward in terms of fast charging technology, with its 240W capabilities offering a comprehensive breakthrough in speed, safety, and longevity. This new technology is expected to push the limits of what is possible with fast charging, and could potentially set a new standard for smartphones in the future.
It is currently unclear when the Realme GT Neo5 will be released, but it is expected to be available in the near future. Stay tuned for further updates as more information becomes available.
Samsung has been reportedly working on its budget-oriented Samsung Galaxy A14 device. The smartphone will be launched officially in the coming weeks. There have been strong rumours that the Galaxy A14 will launch in both 4G and 5G variants. Now, the 4G variant of the forthcoming Galaxy A14 smartphone has been spotted on Bluetooth SIG certification. The device has been further spotted on Indonesia’s SDPPI certification and WiFi Alliance certification website.
The Samsung Galaxy A14 having the model number SM-A145P_DS and SM-A145R_DSN has been listed on the Bluetooth SIG certification. Furthermore, the same device with model number SM-A145P_DS has cleared the WiFi alliance certification. The device has also been listed on the SDPPI database of Indonesia. The launch may happen anytime soon as the devices are getting listed in numerous certification databases.
According to the Samsung Galaxy A14 Bluetooth SIG listing, the smartphone will enable Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. According to the WiFi Alliance listing for the future A-series smartphone, it will arrive pre-loaded with Android 13. The listing also indicates that the Samsung Galaxy A14 will enable dual-WiFi bands. This means that the smartphone will work with both 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi bands. WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and WiFi Direct will be supported by the Samsung Galaxy A14. Apart from that, these listings do not reveal any specifications.
The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G was previously found on the Geekbench test database, revealing that it may be powered by an Exynos 1330 CPU. According to the Geekbench listing, there will also be a MediaTek Dimensity version of the gadget, which will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor. The device’s FCC certification listing already confirmed that it will be powered by a 5000mAh battery and feature 15W fast charging. To learn more about the smartphone’s specifications, we’ll have to wait for an official teaser or the launch itself.
Oppo is reportedly planning to launch the Find X6 and Find X6 Pro in the first quarter of 2023. Earlier this month, tipster Evan Blass shared a render of the alleged Find X6. The device was seen with a periscope zoom camera. A new leak reveals that Oppo has another phone with a periscope camera. According to tipster Digital Chat Station (via. TechGoing), the device will be positioned as a mid-to-high-end device. He also shared the key specifications of the device.
Since it does not seem to be a flagship phone, it appears that he may not be talking about the Find X6 series. Leaked information that surfaced in November claimed that the Reno 10 Pro+ will be arriving with a periscope zoom camera that will offer 2x optical zoom. Hence, there is a possibility that he could be talking about the Reno 10 Pro+.
OPPO Reno 9 Pro+
According to the tipster, the upcoming Oppo smartphone with model number PHU110 will feature a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary camera. It will be accompanied by an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultra-wide lens and an unknown periscope camera.
The mysterious phone will be powered by a high-performance chipset, which is built with TSMC’s N4 process. It will pack a 4,700mAh dual-cell battery. As far as its display is concerned, it will support a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be a curved-edge display with a punch-hole in the centre. In all likelihood, it will be equipped with an OLED screen.
There is no real proof to support the claim that the tipper is talking about the Reno 10 Pro series. The Reno 9 series was unveiled in November, and the Reno 10 lineup is expected to debut in mid-2023. Hence, it is advisable to wait for further reports to know the final marketing name of the Oppo PHU110.
Motorola is indeed working on its upcoming Moto G53 5G and Moto G73 5G devices. The devices were previously listed on the FCC and BIS certification websites. The listing of BIS certification confirms that the devices will launch in the Indian market too. Now, both smartphones have listed on the TDRA certification. The listing of the devices on multiple websites are hinting at an imminent launch and we may get to hear about the official launch dates.
The Moto G53 5G with model number XT2335-2 and Moto G73 5G with model number XT2337-2 have been listed up on the TDRA certification, as first spotted by MySmartPrice. In addition to the TDRA, the Moto G53 with model numbers XT2335-1 and XT2335-2 have received FCC and EEC certifications. The Moto G73 5G has also received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards and the European Commission. So both devices have simultaneously appeared on a number of different certification websites.
Following FCC approval, the Moto G53 5G global model will be packed with a 5000mAh battery and will enable 10W charging, just like its Chinese counterpart. Apart from that, these listings do not reveal any specifications. However, the Moto G53 5G specifications were recently leaked. The Moto G53 5G is expected to include a 6.6-inch OLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 90Hz. The device’s global model is rumoured to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 CPU. A 5000mAh battery might be included with the smartphone.
The Moto G53 5G worldwide variant is believed to have a triple-rear camera configuration with a 50MP main sensor. It could be paired with an 8MP secondary sensor and a 2MP auxiliary sensor. It is claimed to have a 16MP camera for selfies and video calls. The smartphone may come pre-installed with Android 13. That’s all we have to say about the next Motorola products.
Honor recently confirmed that the Honor X9a 5G will be unveiled on Jan. 4, 2023, in Malaysia. However, the X9a 5G is now listed with all its specifications on Honor’s website for the Middle East market. Unfortunately, the listing does not mention the price of the device. It was previously believed that the X9a would be a rebranded version of the Honor X40, which is exclusively available in China. However, the official listing reveals that the X9a packs slightly different specs as compared to the X40.
Honor X9a 5G specifications and features
Honor X9a 5G
The Honor X9a 5G has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 10-bit colors. For security, it has an under-display fingerprint scanner.
On the front, the Honor X9a has a 16-megapixel selfie camera. On the back, the device has a 64-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens. The phone runs on the Magic UI 6.1-based Android 12 OS.
Honor X9a 5G
The Snapdragon 695 chip is present under the hood of the Honor X9a 5G. It has 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of native storage. It will house a 5,100mAh battery with 40W charging. It offers connectivity options, such as dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port. The X9a measures 161.6 x 73.9 x 7.9mm and weighs 175 grams.
Honor X9a 5G price and availability
The price of the Honor X9a 5G is likely to be confirmed through its Malaysian launch on Jan. 4. The device will be available in three colors, such as Titanium Silver, Emerald Green and Midnight Black.
The Lava X3 (2022) entry-level phone has been available for pre-orders since Dec. 20 in India. The reason why it is called the 2022 edition is that the company launched a phone named the Lava X3 way back in 2016. As confirmed by the brand, the X3 is available for purchase starting today. Here is all the information on availability, price, and specifications.
Lava X3 price in India
Lava X3
The Lava X3 is priced at Rs 6,999 (~$84) in India. With this price, it rivals the likes of the Redmi A1 series, the Infinix Smart 6, and the Tecno Pop 6 Pro. The X3 is available for purchase through Amazon India. It comes in three colors: Charcoal Black, Arctic Blue, and Luster Blue. Those who pre-ordered it will receive the Lava Probuds N11 neckband, which is priced at Rs 2,299 (~$28).
Lava X3 (2022) specifications and features
Lava X3
The Lava X3 (2022) houses a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a waterdrop notch. It offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, 269 ppi pixel density, and a 60Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the X3 has the Helio A22 chipset, 3 GB of RAM, and 32 GB of storage.
The X3 houses a 4,000mAh battery, which supports 10W charging via the USB-C port. The phone runs on an Android 12 (Go edition) OS that offers a near-stock Android experience. For additional storage, it has a microSD card slot.
The X3 has a 5-megapixel camera for selfies. The back panel of the device has an 8-megapixel primary camera, a VGA camera, and an LED flash. Other features of the X3 include dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, a 3.5mm audio jack, face unlock, and a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. The device measures 164.6 x 75.6 x 9.2mm and weighs 210 grams.
The Realme C33 launched back in September in the Indian market. It also launched around the same time in other markets around the globe. At launch, the device was available in 32GB and 64GB storage options to go along with a 3GB and 4GB RAM options.
Now, MySmartPrice has spotted an upcoming Realme smartphone with the model number RMX3627 on multiple certifications websites which is likely the 128GB storage version of the Realme C33. The device has appeared on BIS, NBTC, TKDN, and EEC certification databases. The NBTC listing for the upcoming Realme smartphone reveals its name: Realme C33 128GB.
Realme C33 specs
The Realme C33 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The Realme C33 is powered by a Unisoc T612 chipset. It has up to 64 GB of internal storage that can be expanded with a microSD card, as well as up to 4 GB of RAM.
For photography, the C33 sports two rear cameras with a 50MP primary sensor and a 2-megapixel macro lens. There is a 5-megapixel front-facing selfie camera. The smartphone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that enables 10W rapid charging.
There are a number of connectivity options, including a USB-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and more. Software-wise, Android 12 powers the gadget. Three hues, including Aqua Blue, Night Sea, and Sandy Gold, are available for the C33.
iQOO’s next smartphone for the Chinese market is the iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition. Since the past week, the company has been confirming the key features of the smartphone. Today, the company revealed the RAM and storage capacity of the phone. In addition, it also confirmed its primary camera.
The other poster confirms that the iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition will have 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. It appears that apart from the 16GB+512GB variant, the Neo 7 Racing Edition will be available in other configurations. The other poster confirms that the iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition will have a Samsung GN5 primary camera with dual pixel focusing, which will allow users to capture better videos.
iQOO Neo 7 Racing EditioniQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition
The iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition’s specifications have already been revealed through its TENAA certification. It will arrive with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an under-display fingerprint scanner.
On the front, the iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition may feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. The 50-megapixel main camera on the back may offer OIS (optical image stabilization). It will be coupled with 8-megapixel and 2-megapixel cameras.
Under the hood, the iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition will have the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 mobile platform. As per its TENAA listing, the device will also be available in 8 GB and 12 GB RAM variants and 128 GB and 256 GB storage options. It will house a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging.
The iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition is scheduled to debut on Dec. 29 in China. Until then, the company is expected to confirm some more information about the device.
In February 2022, Lenovo debuted the Legion Y700 8-inch tablet in the Chinese market. The device is claimed by many to be the best Android tablet made this year, which was also our conclusion back when we reviewed it.
Although it is exclusively available in the Chinese market, where it lacks Google Play Services, there is hope that the tablet might make its global debut soon. Lenovo India has a page on its official website titled “Legion Y700 Series”. This page is categorized under “consumer notebook” and “Lenovo Legion”. The site is currently incomplete and the only thing currently visible is the product name and the partial background graphic. This could be an indication that Lenovo plans to launch the tablet in India, and in other markets as well.
Spec-wise, the Legion Y700 is an 8.8-inch tablet with an LCD display offering a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. It also has support for 100% DCI P3 color gamut. The tablet features a minimalistic design with a premium build quality.
Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It is powered by a large 6,550mAh battery pack that supports 45W fast charging. A dedicated cooling system is present onboard with an 8500mm² vapor chamber. The Legion Y700 includes an 8-megapixel selfie camera on the front and a 13-megapixel camera with an LED flash on the back.
Other than that, the tablet is fitted with a 3.5mm headphone jack, a volume rocker, a power button, and a dedicated switch for the resource monitoring window in gaming mode. The tablet made its debut with a starting price of 2,199 Yuan (US$348), So we can expect it to cost somewhere around ₹30,000 in India.
Today, Redmi will unveil the Redmi K60 series of smartphones through a major launch event at 7 PM (local time) in China. Recent Redmi K60 Pro teasers have shown that it will have enough power to compete with other Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship phones on the market. A new poster from the company confirms that the Redmi K60 Pro will be able to charge wirelessly.
The company hasn’t said how fast the Redmi K60 Pro will be able to charge wirelessly. Rumors are rife that the Redmi K60 Pro as well as the Redmi K60 will support wireless charging. Reports have revealed that the Redmi K60 and K60 Pro will support 67W wired charging. The Redmi K60e is likely to support 120W fast charging, but it is unlikely to support wireless charging.
Redmi K60 Pro wireless charging
The Redmi K60 series will be announced and will be available for purchase by early 2023. This time, there will not be a gaming-focused device named the Redmi K60 Gaming. The company claimed that the Redmi K60 Pro is very powerful and good enough for gaming.
The Redmi K60 Pro is confirmed to feature an OLED panel that offers 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and 512 GB of UFS 4.0 storage.
For photography, the Redmi K60 Pro will feature an OIS-enabled Sony IMX800 primary camera. It is speculated that the device will pack a 5,000mAh battery. The Redmi K60 series is likely to be priced between 1,999 Yuan (~$287) and 4,000 Yuan (~$574).
Apart from launching the Redmi K60 series today, Redmi will also unveil a couple of other products, such as the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition, Redmi Watch 3, Redmi Band 2, and Redmi Buds 4 Lite.
In October, iQOO unveiled the iQOO Neo 7 as the world’s first phone with the Dimensity 9000 Plus chip onboard. At the beginning of this month, the iQOO Neo 7 SE went official as the first-ever Dimensity 8200v-powered device. The third member of the Neo 7 family will be the upcoming iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition, which will feature the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. Here is how to watch its launch event.
iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition – How to Watch the Launch Event
The iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition will be announced at 7 pm (local time) on Dec. 29, in China. The launch event will be livestreamed through iQOO’s Weibo handle.
iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition specifications (rumored)
iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition
iQOO has confirmed only a few details, such as the chipset, battery, and charging capabilities of the iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition. However, the TENAA listing of the device has revealed almost everything about it. At TENAA, the iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition has appeared with the V2232A model number.
The iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition will measure 164.81 x 76.9 x 8.85mm and weigh around 197 grams. It will house a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It is expected to support up to a 120Hz refresh rate.
The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-poweed device will arrive with 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. When it comes to storage, it will offer options like 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device will house a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. The company claims that it takes around 8 minutes for the phone to go from 0 to 50 percent using the 120W charger.
For selfies, the iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition will have a 16-megapixel front camera. Its back panel will feature an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro / depth camera.
The Neo 7 Racing Edition will offer other features like an IR blaster, 5G connectivity, and an under-display fingerprint scanner. At present, there is no word on the price of the device. The device is expected to compete with the likes of the Redmi K60 Pro, Realme GT Neo 5, and OnePlus Ace 2.
The Realme 10 series already contains five variants. If we exclude the Pro ones with higher-end specifications, there are three variants left with similar specifications. We are talking about the vanilla Realme 10, the Realme 10 5G, and the Realme 10s launched earlier this month. If you are searching for someone explaining to you all the main differences between these three variants, you are in the right place. Here is a comparison between the specifications of the Realme 10, the Realme 10 5G, and the Realme 10s.
Realme 10 5G vs Realme 10 4G vs Realme 10s
Realme 10 5G
Realme 10
Realme 10s
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
164.4 x 75.1 x 8.1 mm,
191 g
159.9 x 73.3 x 8 mm,
178 g
164.4 x 75.1 x 8.1 mm,
191 g
DISPLAY
6.6 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels (Full HD+), IPS LCD
6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
6.6 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels (Full HD+), IPS LCD
Triple 50 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.8 + f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
Dual 50 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4
16 MP front camera
Dual 50 + 0.3 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.8
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
These three phones look very similar if we talk about the design, but there is a better one in this comparison. It is the Realme 10: while the rear sides of these phones are almost identical, the 4G variant is the only one with a punch-hole display. All the other variants come with an ugly waterdrop notch on the screen. Just because of that, the Realme 10 is the most beautiful one. But that is not all, it is also the most compact of the trio because it is equipped with a smaller display. This said, there is no much more to say about the minimalistic designs of these phones.
Display
Besides having the best design, the Realme 10 also comes with the most advanced display panel. Indeed, it is the only one with a Super AMOLED panel, showing more vivid colors and deeper blacks thanks to this technology. It is a display with a diagonal of 6.4 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, and a 90 Hz refresh rate, as well as a peak brightness of 1,000 nits. The Realme 10 5G and the Realme 10s have the same display: a wider panel with a diagonal of 6.6 inches, a Full HD+ resolution, and a 90 Hz refresh rate, but it is an IPS LCD display and not an AMOLED one.
Specs & Software
The most advanced hardware is the one found on the Realme 10s. First of all, it has a better processor: the Dimensity 810 built at 6 nm and sporting the 5G connectivity and an octa-core architecture. The Helio G99 found on the Realme 10 is slightly more powerful than the Dimensity 700 found on the Realme 10 5G, but only the latter supports the 5G connectivity. On all of these phones, the most advanced memory configuration comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage you can furtherly expand with a micro SD. Further, all of them run Android 12 out of the box, customized by Realme UI 3.0. And they will most likely get two years of major Android updates.
Camera
There are very marginal differences between the cameras of these devices, but if you want the best rear camera setup, then you should go for the Realme 10 5G. Besides the 50 MP main camera and the 2 MP macro shooter also found on the other handsets of the trio, this phone adds a depth sensor. On the other hand, the vanilla Realme 10 has a better selfie camera with a 16 MP resolution instead of just 8 MP.
These three devices feature exactly the same battery, with a capacity of 5000 mAh. The battery supports 33W fast charging able to reach 50 percent of charge in 30 minutes. Despite the battery capacity being the same, the Realme 10 is able to last more on a single charge because its display is more efficient.
Price
Realme 10 starts from $245/€230, Realme 10 5G from $191/€180, and Realme 10s from $160/€150. Which one would you pick?
OnePlus is gearing up to launch the new Buds Pro 2 TWS earphones in China on January 4 alongside the OnePlus 11 flagship. The earbuds have been tuned jointly with Dynaudio and support spatial audio and active noise cancellation. Starting today, the Buds Pro 2 are available for pre-order in China through Jingdong.
The sale date of the earbuds is yet to be announced in the country. Their sale may begin the same day as the launch. OnePlus hasn’t revealed the price of the upcoming Buds Pro 2 yet. For reference, the original model is priced at around $120.
The specifications and design of the new earbuds are already out. They will look very similar to the original OnePlus Buds Pro, with minor changes here and there. We were able to spot a few differences. For instance, the stem of the buds has a microphone cutout that seems twice as large as before. The earbuds have the same two-tone design that includes matte plastic on top and glossy plastic below.
As mentioned, the hearables are tuned jointly with Dynaudio and support 4000Hz ultra-wideband vocal noise cancellation. They can eliminate up to 99.6% of effective noise. In terms of sound quality, the buds will have an acoustic system with a frequency response range of 10Hz~40KHz.
A previous report revealed that the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will be equipped with two driver units of 11mm and 6mm. The earbuds are said to offer 6 hours of battery life with ANC enabled, and 9 hours with ANC disabled. This can be extended up to 22/38 hours with the charging case.
Honor has released the Honor Router X4 Pro in China. The Honor Router X4 Pro supports Wi-Fi 6.0 connectivity with a dual-band wireless rate of 1.5 Gbps. The router is equipped with OFDMA + MU-MIMO technology, with a 30% reduction in delay times. The launch of the new Honor wireless router was during the brand’s product launch conference on December 26.
The router has a plastic body and omits a USB port. It has 128MB of memory and supports app control. It has its own game accelerator and comes with a budget-friendly price tag. The Router X4 Pro generates minimal internet delay in multi-user scenarios while the average delay of games is reduced by 20%. It has three Ethernet ports with Gigabit-speed capabilities.
The X4 Pro supports child internet protection and uses the LDPC wireless error algorithm. It has 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz dual-band integration and Mesh networking. Due to its high-speed Ethernet ports, there is no distinction between the WAN and LAN ports.
The Honor Router X4 Pro is currently retailing in China at a launch price of 169 yuan (~$50). The original price of the wireless router is 179 yuan (~$26) and the presale period is up to December 30. You can purchase the Honor Router X4 Pro from leading e-commerce platforms in China like Jingdong. Global availability details of the Router X4 Pro are not available yet.
Honor continues to blossom after its exit from Huawei. The former Huawei brand has also continued to expand its ecosystem with a raft of tech offerings. There are a few other Honor products that were also unveiled during the launch event, including the Honor Tablet V8 Pro.
Huawei spin-off Honor today (Monday) held a launch conference in China where it unveiled a number of products ranging from smartphones to smart home gadgets. One of the gadgets announced is the Honor Smart Body Fat Scale 3. As the name implies, this is likely the third-generation model in the lineup. Well, that should be after the company disengaged from Huawei considering that Honor had always launched smart products such as the smart scale while it was still Huawei.
Honor says the Smart Body Fat Scale 3 can measure 24 multi-dimensional indicators of the human body, including body weight, fat percentage, Body Mass index (BMI), body score, subcutaneous fat percentage, visceral fat level, etc.
The Honor Smart Body Fat Scale 3 has four weighing modes: normal mode, baby mode, pregnant woman mode, and small object mode. It also has support for both WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. Thus, the smart scale can be paired with a companion smartphone via Bluetooth or WiFi connection. Users can view the data collected on the scale via the smartphone and also adjust the settings of the device.
In terms of design, the Honor Smart Body Fat Scale 3 utilizes a transparent glass surface which we expect to be durable. The device adopts an ultra-thin build and equally has a small LCD display on the surface which displays a few vital parameters like battery level, weight, and BMI, among a few others.
In terms of price, the retail price of the Honor Smart Body Fat Scale 3 is 149 yuan ($21), and the first sale price is 129 yuan ($18). The product is presently up for pre-order in China and it will go on sale on January 9, 2023.
Xiaomi has announced a crowdfunding campaign for its first smart fish tank with some impressive features. The MIJIA smart fish tank can operate for up to 6 months without changing the water. It also supports remote feeding, according to the Chinese tech giant.
The MIJJIA smart fish tank has an integrated design with a 16:9 widescreen ratio. The tank comes with a water pump, feeder tank, filtration system, and temperature sensor. It also has lighting embedded in its design. It is a ready-to-use device and does not require any complex assembly process. The MIJIA smart fish tank has 24 full-color LED white light beads and 16 full-color gamut RGB light beads. There are several light modes in the smart fish tank.
The cylinder body of the MIJIA smart fish tank consists of Jinjing ultra-clear UHA-grade five-wire glass. The glass has an ultra-high light transmittance of 91.3%, providing great aesthetics in the room.
The five-fold compartmental module of the fish tank features self-cleaning functionality. The self-cleaning system also prevents clogging of the water pump. The water pump has a 2-blade stainless steel rotary cutter head and a high-speed brushless motor. The cutter head can effectively cut weeds, mucous membranes, and other impurities that are generated in the tank. Therefore there is no need to change the water in the fish tank for up to 6 months, according to Xiaomi.
Using the side suction pump, the water in the MIJIA smart fish tank can be drained. The draining is achieved with the press of a button. Furthermore, the fish tank can be conveniently operated remotely using the MIJIA app. You can achieve regular and quantitative remote automatic feeding using the app. This means that even when you are away from home for extended periods, your fish will not lack attention. The MIJIA app also allows users to customize the lighting duration in the tank to modulate plant growth.
The smart fish tank can adjust the water flow rate according to the fish species and density. The crowdfunding campaign for the MIJIA smart fish tank opens on December 28 with a price of 349 yuan (~$50).
Redmi has scheduled a launch event tomorrow in China, where it will introduce the long-awaited Redmi K60 series. Alongside the flagship lineup, the brand will also launch some smart products, such as the Redmi Watch 3, Band 2, and Buds 4 lite. The OEM has already revealed some details about the smart band and the earbuds. And today, it has teased the display specs of the upcoming watch 3. Here are the details.
Redmi Watch 3 is expected to as a successor to the Watch 2, which was launched back in 2021. The new wearable will likely bring some upgrades in terms of display and performance. As per the recent teasers, the smartwatch will have a 1.75-inch AMOLED screen, with a display area 14.8% larger than last year’s model.
In addition, the Watch 3 will offer a pixel density of up to 341 PPi, higher resolution, and a maximum brightness of 600nit. Further, the watch will support Bluetooth calling technology, enabling users to attend incoming calls directly through the watch’s interface via a built-in speaker and a microphone.
The company also claims that the new smartwatch will be more power efficient than its predecessor. Other details about the Redmi Watch 3 are yet to be known. We can expect the wearable to be priced similarly to the Watch 2. To recall, it was launched at a price of 349 yuan ($50).
As mentioned, Redmi will also launch the Band 2 and Buds 4 lite on the same day. The new smart band will arrive with a 1.47-inch screen with a display area 79% larger than the original model. It will have a 9.99mm thickness.
Xiaomi has unveiled its first-ever titanium thermos cup. Xiaomi will kickstart a crowdfunding campaign for the MIJIA Thermos Cup Ti on December 28. Xiaomi claims the use of titanium metal for manufacturing the MIJIA thermos cup Ti is the first of its kind for a thermos cup.
Titanium is a very pure metal and will not precipitate heavy metals. It is a recognized biophilic metal, according to Xiaomi, and offers more reliability to the thermos. Xiaomi uses titanium both inside and outside the MIJIA thermos cup Ti. The cup has a capacity of 450ml and weighs 21.5g. The thermos can keep liquid warm at 58 degrees Celsius for up to 6 hours and cold at 10 degrees Celsius for 6 hours.
The MIJIA thermos cup Ti uses TA1 quality pure titanium with a 99% titanium content. It does not contain harmful heavy metals and has the highest level of purity. The TA1 titanium is widely used in biomedical applications and there is no fear of contamination when using the thermos. The new MIJIA thermos cup adopts a high-temperature crystallization process of the inner tank. This means that the cup is essentially self-cleaning and just requires a rinse.
The thermos cup Ti has a one-button flip that can be used to open the cover. The one-button approach makes it convenient to operate the cup with a single hand. It also has a built-in hidden tea filter that effectively prevents tea leaves from entering the chamber. The tea filter is easy to install and remove for cleaning.
The Xiaomi MIJIA Thermos Cup Ti will be available from December 28 via crowdfunding. The retail price of the thermos cup is 189 yuan (~$27). The finer details of the crowdfunding campaign, including its duration, are not available at this time. There are no details yet also about the global availability of the new thermos cup.
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