Samsung has started rolling out the latest One UI 5.0 update to the Galaxy F and Galaxy M series of smartphones. The company has rolled out the Android 13 OS update with One UI 5.0 on top to as many as six M-series phones.
The company has confirmed through a press release that the One UI 5.0 update is available for Galaxy M53, Galaxy M52 5G, Galaxy M33, Galaxy M32 5G, Galaxy M32 and Galaxy M13 5G smartphones.
Samsung One UI 5
The One UI 5.0 adds several new features to enhance the user experience. Users can now upload photos and videos to the lock screen to edit, improve, and personalize it. Users can also combine many widgets into a single widget to free up space on the home screen. The menu options have been redesigned to make it easier to reach the ringtone volume and vibration levels.
Additionally, the upgrade includes up to 16 pre-set color themes based on the wallpaper. Users can quickly and simply remove unwanted people, objects, shadows, and reflections from images with the Object Eraser tool. Old images get sharper thanks to Photo Remaster, which raises the standard of the original picture. Samsung said that only select Galaxy M series devices will support Object Eraser and Photo Remaster.
For multitasking, One UI 5.0 offers pop-up or split-screen modes through the Split Screen View feature. With only a single swipe motion, users can open several windows, as well as from the recent applications list and apps edge.
A fast glance at the status of several smartphone security features, such as apps that have access to the camera, microphone, and location settings, is provided through the new Security and Privacy Dashboard. The dashboard also offers suggestions for improving smartphone security.
Earlier this month, Huawei launched its new smartphone under the Enjoy lineup, dubbed Huawei Enjoy 50z. Now, the smartphone is officially available for purchase in the company’s home market China.
The Huawei Enjoy 50z with 128GB internal storage is priced at 1,199 yuan (~$172), while the model with 256GB of internal storage costs 1,399 yuan (~$201). It comes in three color options — Green, Blue, and Black.
Huawei Enjoy 50z
The smartphone is a rebranded model of the Huawei Nova Y61. It features a 6.52-inch LCD HD+ display with a screen resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and has a dewdrop notch at the top of the screen.
Under the hood, the device is powered by an unnamed octa-core processor, which is coupled with 6GB of RAM and offers two options for internal storage — 128GB and 256GB. Interestingly, it doesn’t come with a fingerprint sensor but has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
In the camera department, the phone has a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 50-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, there’s a 5-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
As for the software, the Huawei Enjoy 50z is running the company’s own HarmonyOS 2 operating system out-of-the-box, which is an older version as the company has already released HarmonyOS 3, and it is not yet known if the device will get an update. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and supports 22.5W fast charging.
Huawei released its Huawei Kids Watch 5X family of smartwatches just a few weeks ago. The smartwatch was intended for children, as suggested by its name. The number of kids using smartwatches has significantly increased, and as a result, many brands have begun releasing smartwatches designed specifically for kids. The recently launched Huawei Kids Watch 5X series is one of them, and it includes a number of features geared at children as well as support for appropriate parental controls. The series has officially gone live for sale in the country.
Starting today, Chinese consumers can buy the Huawei Kids Watch 5X series. Users who are interested in purchasing the smartwatch can either place an order through one of the official online partners’ stores or just visit the nearest retailer in person. An initial price of CNY 1598 (about $229) applies to the Kinds Watch 5X right now. On the other hand, the Huawei Kids Watch 5X Pro will be available for CNY 1998 (about $286) in the country. Night Black, Polar Purple, Interstellar Blue, and Nebula are the four colour options for the watch currently offered.
The Huawei Kids Watch 5X Pro’s ability to enter the do-not-disturb mode when the black-and-white segment code screen is active is one of its unique features. This is perfect for educational settings because it enables students to concentrate on their work uninterrupted. Children may easily take pictures with friends or use the camera to check up on word translations thanks to the watch’s removable design. A mechanism for end-to-end security monitoring is also a part of the Children’s Watch 5X series, which aids in preserving data confidentiality and privacy.
A couple of weeks back, OnePlus confirmed that the company will launch its flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 11, globally at a launch event on 7th February, which will be hosted in India.
Now, the OPPO-backed company has revealed that the next-generation smartphone’s official launch in China will take place about a month earlier than the global launch.
The OnePlus 11 smartphone is now all set to go official in the Chinese market on 4th January. The teaser released by the brand claims that the phone will be the leader in future performance in the market.
The device was recently spotted on TENAA, revealing full specifications. As per the listing, the OnePlus 11 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.
In the camera department, there’s a 50MP primary sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide lens, and a 32MP telephoto sensor. On the front side, the phone has a 16MP snapper 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.
Unquestionably, LG was one of the most innovative smartphone manufacturers. Their products, such as the LG Velvet and LG Wings, introduced some truly ground-breaking innovations to the market. But the company was compelled to exit the smartphone business because it was unable to make enough profit margins. As one of the oldest tech giants in the industry, this announcement came as a huge shock because nobody had really expected their abrupt exit from the market.
Anyway, many people who had actually bought the LG devices just a few days before the headline were concerned if the brand support for software and after-sales services will be there or not. Well, in response to this, LG clarified that all the devices will get proper after-sales services and OTA updates will be provided to the devices until they’re marked EOL (End-of-life) for the updates. Keeping up with its promise, the brand has confirmed that LG Velvet will receive the Android 13 update in Q1 of 2023.
The LG Velvet and other LG smartphones are still in widespread use by numerous people. Anyhow, according to a recent post on its support forums, LG will release Android 13 for the LG Velvet in the first quarter of 2023. The software update plan specifies that LG will deliver Android security updates for the LG Wing, LG Q61, LG Q92 5G, and LG Q52 5G in the upcoming quarter, but it does not specify when the LG Wing would receive its Android 13 update.
You will need to wait a little longer to get the most recent updates if you live anywhere other than South Korea, where this software release schedule only applies. We expect LG to release the Android 13 upgrade for the LG Velvet in further markets in the second quarter based on the rollout schedule for this year. Users may have to wait a long time for the Android 13 update because the LG Wing only recently received the Android 12 update.
In any case, Android 13 is at least being made available to LG Wings customers. Although the delayed rollout schedule may have left some customers dissatisfied, what could be better than getting updates from a discontinued brand in the smartphone market? Better late than never, I guess. As of right now, there is no official confirmation of the LG Wings smartphone receiving Android 13.
On Dec. 29, iQOO will unveil the iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition flagship phone in China. The brand confirmed last week that it will arrive with the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. A new Weibo post released by the brand today has revealed the battery size and charging capabilities of the phone.
The poster confirms that the iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition packs a 5000mAh battery. The 120W fast charger that will accompany the device will power it from 0 to 50 percent in just 8 minutes. The bottom view of the phone reveals a SIM slot, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. It does not seem to feature a 3.5mm audio jack.
The iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition is the iQOO phone with the V2232 model number, which has been certified by Chinese platforms like TENAA and 3C. The certification listings of the Neo 7 Racing Edition revealed that it has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz.
The SD8G2-powered device will arrive with 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of internal storage. It will come preloaded with the OriginOS 3-based Android 13 OS.
On the front, the iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition will feature a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The back panel of the device will have a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. It will arrive with other features, such as an IR blaster and an under-display fingerprint scanner.
The Racing Edition model is the third Neo 7-series phone from iQOO. Earlier this month, the company released the iQOO Neo 7 SE with Dimensity 8200 onboard and last month, it unveiled the Dimensity 9000 Plus-powered iQOO Neo 7.
Redmi is all set to unveil the Redmi K60 series on Dec. 27 in China. Ahead of the launch, the company has been confirming the primary camera of the Redmi K60 Pro.
As can be seen in the poster, the Redmi K60 Pro is equipped with a Sony IMX800 primary camera, which comes with OIS support. It is the same camera sensor that is available on the Xiaomi 13.
Redmi K60 Pro camera
The company confirmed that the Redmi K60 Pro is also equipped with Xiaomi Imaging Brain 2.0, which assists in various optimizations such as optics, color, information processing flow, and scene optimization. It also helps accelerate the process of starting the camera, focusing, snapshots, and image previewing. At present, there is no word on the auxiliary cameras or the selfie camera of the Redmi K60 Pro.
The Redmi K60 Pro is confirmed to feature an OLED panel that supports a Quad HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate., 12-bit colors, 526 ppi pixel density, and up to 1400 nits of brightness. It will come preloaded with the MIUI 14-based Android 13 OS. The device is likely to feature an under-display fingerprint scanner.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform will be present under the hood of the Redmi K60 Pro. It will be coupled with 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 512 GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The flagship phone may pack a 5,000mAh battery, supporting 67W wired charging and 30W wireless charging.
The Redmi K60 Pro will be accompanied by the Redmi K60e and K60. These devices are said to come equipped with the Dimensity 8200 and Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipsets, respectively. The K60 Pro is expected to get rebranded as the POCO F5 5G in the global market a few weeks later.
Redmi Band 2 will debut in China at a launch event scheduled on December 27. The wearable will share the stage with a bunch of other products, such as the new Redmi K60 series, Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition, Redmi Watch 3, and Redmi Buds 4 Lite. Now, just days ahead of the keynote, the brand has revealed the display and some other details of the upcoming band.
Redmi Band 2 will debut as the successor of the original Redmi Bands. The wearable will arrive with a revamped design and new features. Recent teasers from the brand reveal the smart band will have a 1.47-inch large screen with a display area 79% larger than the previous generation model. It will be 9.99mm thick.
As mentioned, the brand will also unveil the new Redmi Watch 3 and Buds 4 Lite on the same day. The Watch 3 will have a square dial with a control button located on the right side. The brand teased the smartwatch with a green strap but there might be other color options as well.
To recall, the original Redmi Band was launched back in 2020. It packs a 1.08-inch TFT color display screen and comes with a 24-hour heart rate monitoring system along with multiple exercise modes. It packs a battery that can last up to 14 days and can be easily charged using direct USB charging. It supports sleep monitoring and sedentary reminders as well.
The first-gen band was launched at a price of 99 yuan. As a result of the worsening economic situation and supply chain issues, its successor is likely to have a higher price tag. In any case, we’ll have to wait for the launch to learn more about the pricing and other specs.
Fire Boltt, the Indian AIoT brand has launched its latest smartwatch Fire Boltt Gladiator. The smart wearable which features a 1.96-inch display panel and provides up to 7 days of battery life is a spitting image of the Apple Watch Ultra.
According to Fire Boltt, its upcoming smartwatch has a functional crown. The gadget has 123 sports modes, a heart rate monitor, and a blood oxygen monitoring sensor. The smart wearable is also scratch resistant and has an IP67 rating.
The Fire Boltt Gladiator costs Rs 2499 in India. The smartwatch will be available for sale on Amazon starting at 12 pm on December 30.
Fire Boltt Gladiator: Specs
The Fire Boltt Gladiator has a 1.96-inch HD display with a peak brightness of 600 nits and an ultra-narrow frame design. With an IP67 rating, the Fire Boltt Gladiator smartwatch is water resistant. The company asserts that the smartwatch is dust and crack-resistant. The smart wearable features Bluetooth calling and is equipped with a speaker and a microphone. The smartwatch comes is pre-loaded with contacts and dialer apps which makes it highly user-friendly.
The gadget is further equipped with 123 sports modes featuring 5 GPS-assisted modes including GPS running, GPS walking, GPS cycling, GPS on foot, and GPS trail. A heart rate monitor that supports 24 X 7 heart rate monitoring is also included. The wearable also features women’s health monitoring and sleep monitoring. Additionally, it incorporates a sensor for blood oxygenation that enables continuous SpO2 monitoring.
The Fire Boltt Gladiator has a battery life of up to 7 days and a standby time of roughly 20 days. With Bluetooth calling, it has a two-day battery life and supports quick charging. It can last up to 24 hours, according to the company, after only 10 minutes of charge. The smartwatch features 8 different menu designs. It also has a rotating function crown which should allow users to navigate easily throughout the UI.
The Fire Boltt Gladiator will be available in four different colors: black, blue, gold, and black gold. Additional features include a calculator app, a weather app, and an alarm app. Regular functions like a camera shutter and water reminders are also supported.
A Chinese woman in Ningde, Fujian Province has claimed that her iPhone 12 Pro fell from the 26th floor of a building and was not totaled. The woman says the smartphone slipped from her pocket while spreading her quilt on the balcony of the 26th floor of an apartment complex. The incident occurred on December 18 and leaves a lot of people stunned by the miraculous story.
The Fujian incident joins a growing collection of remarkable stories relating to the iPhone. Previously, iPhones found inside the toilet, inside a river, and even falling from an airplane have seemingly remained intact. The latest incident feeds into the profile of the iPhone brand as very rugged and durable.
According to the report, the falling iPhone 12 Pro was inserted into a platform made of foam on the 2nd floor of the building. The woman requested help and a staff member climbed to the second floor to retrieve the phone. The screen of the device was not damaged, which is impressive, if true. However, there are not a few netizens who have criticized the veracity of the woman’s claims.
The iPhone 12 Pro comes with some protection against damage when it falls. It has a super-ceramic panel and a matte textured glass back panel. It also comes with a stainless-steel frame which is of excellent quality.
These properties however do not absolutely insulate the smartphone from damage after falling from the 26th floor. The alleged story could well be the culmination of a string of coincidences. The coincidence resulted in the smartphone falling from 26 floors and being inserted on a platform made of foam insulation.
Kimos has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for a truly revolutionary product. The Kimos self-heating thermos is claimed to be the world’s first thermos with self-heating capability. These devices provide heating within a few minutes after pressing a button. The Kimos Thermos boils water in under three minutes.
According to Dvir Amir, founder of Kimos, the idea for the self-heating thermos came from a desire to drink hot beverages on the go and an observed gap in the market. The Kimos is a culmination of three years of hard work in developing the self-heating thermos. It has a leak-proof design and it is a perfect item for outdoor activities, travel, and a whole lot of scenarios.
The Kimos is a fast and convenient way to heat beverages anytime and anywhere. The heating takes about 3 minutes to boil and retention lasts up to 4 hours. The Kimos has a fast-charging capability via USB and consists of durable materials. It has a stainless-steel lining, a rubberized exterior, and a dustproof/ waterproof power button.
The Kimos comes with a patented safety mechanism that prevents it from functioning in the absence of liquid inside the thermos. A LED indicator shows the remaining number of boils are based on the battery’s status. The company says that the fast-charging time of the thermos is a key differentiating factor from the market. It also prevents spills and overburning. It is small, lightweight, and comes in handy when outdoors and you need to have a hot beverage.
The Kimos features heat insulation that gives you a comfortable grip and is available in three colors – red, orange, and black. The Indiegogo campaign retail price for the Kimos starts at $89 but the original pricing starts from $130.
Several reports have claimed that the Samsung Galaxy S22 Fan Edition does not exist. However, a fresh leak reveals that the Galaxy S22 FE does exist. It appears that the device may come equipped with a MediaTek chip.
A tweet released by a leaker reveals that the Galaxy S22 FE and Galaxy Buds 2 will be coming soon. Another known leaker, Dohyun Kim, has confirmed the arrival of these devices, but he also said that the Galaxy S22 FE won’t be coming.
Speculations are rife that Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event will be held on Feb. 1 to announce the Galaxy S23 series. According to another tipper (RGcloudS), Samsung will announce some products, like the Galaxy S22 FE and Galaxy Tab S8 FE, in the second part of Unpacked event. We believe that these devices may get a soft launch a couple of weeks after the Galaxy S23 series goes official.
The tipster claimed that the Galaxy S2 FE would arrive instead of the Galaxy A74. To those who are unaware, the company is already said to be working on a couple of new A-series phones, such as the Galaxy A14, A24, A34, and A54. However, there is no news on the existence of the A74, which suggests that it may have been cancelled.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
The leak states that the Galaxy S22 FE will launch instead of the Galaxy A74. It may arrive with the Exynos 2300 chipset and the Samsung ISOCEL HM6 108-megapixel primary camera. The S22 FE is expected to cost the same as the Galaxy A73, which was announced for $499 earlier this year.
The Galaxy Tab S8 FE is also expected to feature the same Exynos 2300 chipset. The leak further revealed that the second Unpacked event, which will be held in Q3 2023, will see the arrival of the Galaxy Tab S9 series.
Zeblaze Vibe 7 Pro smartwatch with 30 days of battery life and a large AMOLED screen has been announced. The new Vibe 7 Pro smartwatch comes with a range of health and fitness features and it also supports Bluetooth calling. Zeblaze is promoting the Vibe 7 Pro as suited for an invincible rugged lifestyle.
The Vibe 7 Pro smartwatch has a display resolution of 466 x 466 pixels and up to 1,000 nits of brightness. Some of the health features in the new Zeblaze smart wearable are heart rate, blood oxygen, Pulse Ox, and sleep monitoring. The smartwatch has the Realtek 876E chip and the display supports Always-on modes. It also has a water-resistant rating of 3 ATM (30m) and IP69K.
The Vibe 7 Pro allows you to log exercises from a comprehensive list of sports modes. The connectivity of the device to your smartphone is via Bluetooth 5.1 and it enables receiving or making calls. The connection of the smartwatch to the app also allows you to receive notifications on the watch. The voice calling features include one touch to connect, a dial pad, recent calls, contact, and call rejection.
The Zeblaze Vibe 7 Pro has a voice assistant and the capability to locate your phone when misplaced. You can also receive weather forecasts via the smartwatch. Equipped with a 400mAh polymer battery, the Vibe 7 Pro can last on standby for 30 days. However, the normal use of the smartwatch yields up to 14 days of battery life. It fully recharges in 1.5 hours and comes with a silicone strap.
The Zeblaze Vibe 7 Pro will be available in black or silver color variants with a zinc alloy casing. It will be available globally via AliExpress and shipped from China for $199.98. The smart wearable will arrive in the US by mid-January 2023. Shipping charges and delivery times vary across the global market.
A few days back, boAt launched the boAt Wave Electra smartwatch featuring a large 1.91-inch display and the Bluetooth Calling feature. The smartwatch is now available to purchase online. So let’s check out its pricing, and specifications of the device.
boAt Wave Electra price in India, availability
The recently released boAt Wave Electra smartwatch will be offered nationwide for an introductory price of Rs 1,799 on boAt-lifestyle.com and Amazon.
boAt Wave Electra specs
The boAt Wave Electra has a square dial with a 1.81-inch HD display with 550 nits maximum brightness. It is splash-proof, sweat-proof, and has IP68 certification. The gadget is made of a high-quality aluminum alloy.
Health-related functions such as a heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, and sleep tracker are included with the boAt Wave Electra. A daily activity tracker, breathing exercises, and water alerts are also included. More than 100 sports modes are supported by the wearable.
For hands-free calling, the boAt Wave Electra is outfitted with a built-in speaker, microphone, and Bluetooth. On the gadget, users can save up to 50 contacts, and there is a dial pad for quicker access. Siri and Google Assistant are available on the gadget. 2048 and Whack-A-Mole are two more built-in games.
Other useful functions include weather updates, find my phone, music and camera control, etc. The boAt Wave Electra is advertised as having a battery life of 7 days on a single charge and 2 days while using Bluetooth.
Infinix Zero Ultra and Zero 20 were announced last week in India. Starting today, both smartphones are available for purchase through Flipkart. Here is all the information on the price and specifications of both phones.
Infinix Zero Ultra, Zero 20 price in India
Infinix Zero Ultra
The Infinix Zero Ultra 5G is priced at Rs 29,999 (~$363). It comes in a sole 8 GB + 256 GB storage. It is available in colors like Coslight Silver and Genesis Noir.
The Zero 20 is priced at Rs 15,999 (~$194). The 4G LTE phone comes in single edition that offers 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It can be bought in Space Gray, Glitter Gold, and Green Fantasy.
Infinix Zero Ultra, Zero 20 specifications and features
Infinix Zero 20
The Infinix Zero Ultra has a 6.8-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display with curved edges. The Dimensity 920-powered comes with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It has a 4,500mAh battery with 180W charging support. It is fitted with a 32-megapixel front camera and a 200-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 13-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. For security, it has an under-display fingerprint scanner.
The Infinix Zero 20 has a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ 90Hz display. The Helio 99 chip powers the phone with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It has a 4,500mAh battery with 45W charging support. For selfies, it has an autofocus-enabled 60-megapixel front camera with OIS support. A 108-megapixel (main) + 13-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel triple camera system is located on its back. It has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. Both phones come preinstalled with Android 12 OS, which is overlaid with Infinix’s XOS UI.
Honor is gearing up to launch its all-new Honor Pad V8 Pro tablet in the market. The tablet is going to offer some powerful hardware specifications like the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 8100 5G chipset. Now, ahead of the official launch, key specifications of the forthcoming tablet have been leaked online. Known tipster Digital Chat Station on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo has leaked the specifications of the Honor Tablet V8 Pro.
According to the tipster, the Honor Tablet V8 Pro will offer a gorgeous 12.1″ inches large display with 2560*1600 pixel resolution and a whopping 144Hz fast refresh rate support. The display refresh rate is surely going to work like a charm. Moreover, it has been said that it will be powered by the MediaTek Dimesnity 8100 5G chipset coupled with 8GB and 12GB of RAM options. The large screen needs a larger battery too, and the tablet is going to pack a 10050mAh battery.
Image credit- Digital Chat Station
The Honor has enabled the support for 35W fast wired charging for the battery. This would ensure that your battery charges at a faster rate. However, this is going to be quite slow as compared to smartphones, obviously because the battery size is larger here. The device is said to boot up on MagicOS 7.0 right out of the box. The tablet will measure the dimension of 277*178.95*6.8mm. So that was it about the specifications of the upcoming tablet shared by the tipster.
There are still unanswered questions regarding the camera department, build, and display type. However, we are confident that it will include an OLED display. A 50-megapixel primary camera sensor may be used in a dual rear camera setup on the back of the device. In any case, none of the information above has been officially confirmed, and we will have to wait quite a while to learn more about it.
Vivo officially launched the new Vivo S16 series composed of midrange phones with amazing selfie capabilities. It is composed of three variants: the Vivo S16, the Vivo S16 Pro, and the Vivo S16e, each in a different price range and for different kinds of users. So, which one is the best for you? A lot of people are actually wondering, that is the reason why we are trying to answer the question. Here you can find a comparison between the Vivo S16, the Vivo S16 Pro, and the Vivo S16e which will hopefully help you.
Vivo S16 vs Vivo S16 Pro vs Vivo S16e
Vivo S16
Vivo S16 Pro
Vivo S16e
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
164.1 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm, 182 grams
164.1 x 74.8 x 7.4 mm, 182 grams
162.5 x 75.8 x 7.7 mm, 188 grams
DISPLAY
6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 388 ppi, AMOLED
6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 388 ppi, AMOLED
6.62 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 398 ppi, AMOLED
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
50 MP f/2.5 front camera
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
50 MP f/2.5 front camera
Triple 50 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
4600 mAh, 66W fast charging
4600 mAh, 66W fast charging
4600 mAh, fast charging 66W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
The designs of the Vivo S16 and the Vivo S16 Pro are amazing. Despite being midrange phones, they almost look like flagships. They are extremely thin with a thickness of just 7.4 mm and they come with curved screen at the sides just as the most expensive Vivo phones. Further, they are also available in impressive color options. Last but not least, they come with a very high screen to body ratio thanks to very narrow bezels around the display. Unlike its siblings, the Vivo S16e has a flat display with thicker bezels around it, but the rear side is similar and it also comes in a very original Purple color option.
Display
These phones are equipped with very good displays, not flagship-class panels but still high-end screens with a great color reproduction and high refresh rate. The Vivo S16 and the Vivo S16 Pro have exactly the same display: an AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 6.78 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint reader. The display of the Vivo S16e is different, but the specifications are at the same level: it has an AMOLED display with a diagonal of 6.62 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint scanner.
Specs & Software
The Vivo S16 Pro has the best hardware and you can consider it as a high-end phone in terms of performance. It is powered by the new Dimensity 8200 chipset by Mediatek built with a 4 nm production process and running at a max frequency of 3.1 GHz. It is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of native storage. The silver medal goes to the Vivo S16: it is fueled by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform and the memory option in the most expensive configuration is the same: 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. The Vivo S16e is a mid-ranger with an Exynos 1080 chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of storage. The Vivo S16 and the Pro variant run Android 13 out of the box, while the S16e is still based on Android 11.
Camera
The Vivo S16 Pro sports the best camera department: it has as triple rear camera with a 50 MP main sensor (it supports optical stabilization), an 8 MP ultrawide shooter, and a 2 MP macro lens, as well as a great 50 MP selfie camera with a dual LED flash. The vanilla version replaces the 50 MP main camera with an inferior 64 MP sensor, but it retains OIS. The Vivo S16e has again a 50 MP main camera but it is an inferior sensor, it lacks an ultrawide shooter, and it comes with an inferior 16 MP selfie snapper.
Battery
All of these phones are equipped with the same 4600 mAh battery (and 66W fast charging), but the Vivo S16 Pro should be able to last more on a single charge because it has a more efficient chipset built at 4 nm.
Price
The vanilla Vivo S16 starts from $363/€340, the Pro begins at $427/€400, and the S16e starts from $299/€280. Which one would you pick?
Samsung will be refreshing its mid-range lineup in 2023 with a bunch of A series smartphones, including Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34. The two smartphones could launch sometime in January, however, there’s no official announcement yet. Now, a new report claims the Korean OEM will also launch an F series smartphone in January. Here are the details.
91mobiles, citing industry sources, reports that Samsung is gearing up to introduce an F series smartphone in January, 2023. The publication isn’t certain of the smartphone’s name, but speculates it may be the Galaxy F14. The handset is said to debut in the first week of January and it will be sold exclusively through Flipkart and Samsung e-store.
Samsung Galaxy F13
Details about the Galaxy F14 are pretty short. The handset was recently spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website with model number SM-E146B/DS. It is expected to be a 5G smartphone and will launch as the successor of Galaxy F13.
We should be learning more about the device in the coming days. The brand could announce the launch date of the Galaxy F14 pretty soon. Meanwhile, let’s check out the specs of its predecessor.
Galaxy F13 debuted with a 6.6-inch LCD display that offers an FHD+ resolution. The smartphone is powered by the Exynos 850 chipset, coupled with Mali G52, 4GB RAM, and up to 128GB on board. It comes with a microSD card slot as well as RAM expansion support.
Fueled by a large 6,000mAh battery, the device supports 15W charging. It has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. For photography, the handset sports a triple camera unit on the back, with a 50MP primary sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro cam. On the front, there’s an 8MP shooter for selfies and video chats.
At least two new smartphones are expected to join Motorola’s G series soon – one is Moto G53 and the other Moto G13. Thanks to various leaks and rumors, we already know most about the former but the details about the latter are still pretty short. Motorola hasn’t revealed anything about the Moto G13 either. While we wait for an official word, MySmartPrice has shared some good-looking renders of the smartphone, which reveal its design as well as camera specs.
The Moto G13 will debut as a mid-range smartphone and it is rumored to launch in both 5G and 4G models. The 5G model could be limited to the North American region and folks in Asia may get the 4G version instead. As is the case with Motorola’s mid-rangers, this phone will likely have impressive specs for the price.
The handset’s specifications are still under wrap but the leaked images give us a good idea of its design. The Moto G13 has a flat back with a rectangular camera module. The two cameras are fitted in two circular rings – a design we’ve seen in a lot of mid-range and budget models launching in 2022. The text on the camera module says the device will have a 50MP primary camera.
It has flat sides with the right edge housing the power and volume buttons. There’s a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a speaker grille on the bottom. On the front, the smartphone flaunts a flat display with thin bezels. The hole punch cutout on the top center nests the selfie camera.
Reports suggest the Moto G13 will arrive in multiple storage variants, such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It could pack a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support.
A few years ago, Honor has successfully targeted the market for budget smartphones. It comes as no surprise that the brand has a dedicated following among fans of affordable smartphones given the robust lineup of updates that are released each year. The Honor x7a, yet another entry-level smartphone, is now being brought to our attention. Before the device’s official release, renders and specifications of this multi-purpose entry-level smartphone have been leaked.
Complete renders of the upcoming Honor X7a have been leaked by the GadgetGang, courtesy of Steve from OnLeaks. The renders reveal the two different colour variants of the device; Ocean Blue and Midnight Black. Going through the renders, it will bring a waterdrop notch cutout on the front panel. On the rear, it will have a square camera cutout, inside which – there are two camera rings. One of them houses a primary camera and the other one houses a secondary and tertiary camera.
The power on/off switch and the volume control buttons are located on the right side of the device. There is nothing on the left side. The 3.5mm headphone jack, a microphone, a speaker grill, and a USB Type-C interface for charging and data transfer are all located on the bottom frame. Even with its entry-level status, the smartphone has a fairly nice appearance and finish. Just below the camera module on the left side, the Honor logo is vertically aligned.
The smartphone will include a 6.7-inch IPS LCD screen with a 60Hz refresh rate and HD+ 1600*720 pixel resolution, according to the specifications. It will be run on the MediaTek MT6765H processor. It will have four cameras on the back: a 50-megapixel primary wide sensor, a 5-megapixel secondary ultrawide sensor, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It will have an 8-megapixel front-facing selfie camera. It has a 5230mAh battery inside.
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