Samsung Galaxy M14 5G moniker confirmed via Bluetooth SIG listing, could launch soon

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Dec 15, 2022

Samsung has a new budget-range smartphone in the pipeline called the Galaxy M14 5G. This device has already made appearances on Geekbench and BIS, indicating that it will launch soon in India. Now, it has been spotted on Bluetooth SIG, confirming its moniker.

The listing reveals that the device with model number SM-M146B_DSN is indeed the Galaxy M14 5G. The device supports Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, according to the Bluetooth SIG listing. Other than this, there are no more specs disclosed in the listing. The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G will, however, some details regarding the device have already surfaced via the Geekbench listing.

The Galaxy M14 5G has the Exynos s5e8535 SoC, which could be the forthcoming Exynos 1330 chipset, according to the Geekbench listing. The Geekbench score demonstrates that the chipset is pretty capable considering that it is being used in a device in the low-cost bracket. It has two 2.4GHz-clocked cores and six 2.00GHz-clocked cores. The company may provide more RAM and storage options in addition to the 4GB of RAM that is included with this. According to the Geekbench listing, the Galaxy M14 5G will ship with the One UI 5.0 skin and Android 13 pre-installed.

Other features are still unknown, however, we can expect some incremental improvements over its predecessor, the Galaxy A13 5G. For those unaware, the Galaxy A13 5G features the entry-level Dimensity 700 chipset paired with up to 6GB RAM. It has a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging and a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate.

The Galaxy M13 5G features a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor when it comes to cameras. It uses a 5MP front camera for selfies. It sports a Type-C charging connector and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner as well.

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Samsung Developing New Processor to Rival Exynos

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Oğuz Çakır

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Dec 15, 2022

For years Samsung phones have stood out by featuring the firm’s own Exynos chips. However, recent reports have suggested that Samsung’s approach to mobile silicon is changing, taking Exynos out of the spotlight. Now, a new industry report further reaffirms suspicions that Samsung could be moving away from Exynos chips for smartphones.

Samsung forms AP development team to rival Exynos processors

Samsung’s Mobile Experience (MX) Business has formed an application processor (AP) solution development team within the business. The team will be led by executive vice president Choi Won-joon, who was also named the head of MX Development during Samsung’s annual reorganization earlier this month.

The AP solution development team was likely formed by MX to design their own processors. A similar position exists already with Samsung System LSI, which designs logic chips such as Exynos that MX uses on its Galaxy phones. It is likely that the MX Business is making its own team to develop its own processors going forward.

The AP is the smartphone’s most important component, handling data communication and calculation. It determines the performance and power consumption of the handset. Samsung’s MX Business uses a variety of suppliers for these, including Qualcomm and Mediatek as well as Samsung System LSI. However, the performance of the Exynos chips used in Galaxy phones has been criticized, leading Samsung to use only Qualcomm’s Snapdragon for the Galaxy S23.

The poor performance of Exynos chips has been pointed out as the cause of recent issues with Galaxy phones. Samsung is now opting to use only Qualcomm’s Snapdragon for the Galaxy S23 because of this. In contrast, the APs used in iPhones are consistently shown to perform better than Samsung’s Galaxy phones. This is because Apple uses its own A-series of chips that it designs on its own.

Samsung’s MX division appears to share users’ disappointment with Exynos chips and their efficiency, performance, and thermal profile. Thankfully, the department isn’t firing blind with this plan to make its own SoCs. The VP heading up this effort, Won-Joon Choi, worked at Qualcomm before joining Samsung in 2016, where he’s also headed the Flagship Product R&D team and the Technology Strategy team.

It remains to be seen whether Samsung will fully transition away from Exynos chips in the future, but the company’s plans to develop its own processors independent of System LSI suggest that a change could be on the horizon.

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SpaceX Plans to Allow Direct Connections to Starlink for Smartphones

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Oğuz Çakır

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Dec 15, 2022

Starlink is a satellite-based internet service developed by SpaceX that aims to provide high-speed internet access to remote and underserved areas. The network consists of a constellation of small, low-Earth orbit satellites that work together to provide broadband internet access. As of September 2022, the constellation consists of over 3,000 satellites, with plans to deploy nearly 12,000 in total. The service has over 500,000 subscribers as of June 2022, but Elon Musk wants more. Apparently, SpaceX is working on allowing users to connect their smartphones directly to the Starlink network.

SpaceX’s Starlink: Revolutionizing smartphone connectivity with direct satellite connections

In order to use SpaceX’s Starlink, a user needs to have certain equipment, such as an antenna and receiver. However, SpaceX is working on technology that will allow users to connect their smartphones directly to the Starlink network, eliminating the need for specialized equipment. This will make it easier for users to access high-speed internet from space and take advantage of Starlink’s capabilities.

SpaceX has filed an application with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to equip some of its second-generation Starlink satellites with “direct-to-cellular” hardware. This will allow users to connect their smartphones directly to the Starlink network, providing them with high-speed internet access from space.

SpaceX has already launched 3,500 first-generation Starlink satellites, and has received approval from the FCC to launch 7,500 more “Gen2” satellites before the end of the decade. With the new “direct-to-cellular” hardware, the company hopes to provide voice, messaging, and basic web browsing services to users with theoretical peak speeds of up to 18.3 Mbps on the downlink.

The application is a key step towards SpaceX’s goal of offering service for smartphones via T-Mobile. In August, the company announced plans to connect the two data networks in an effort to eradicate mobile dead zones in the US.

Other companies, such as Texas-based AST SpaceMobile, are also working on offering space-based mobile broadband services. However, SpaceX’s large constellation of satellites and its partnership with T-Mobile give it a significant advantage in the race to provide reliable internet access from space. If all goes according to plan, SpaceX could offer “full and continuous” smartphone coverage with 2,000 equipped Gen2 satellites as soon as 2024.

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Huawei P60 & Mate 60 series flagship phones may launch in March: Report

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Sean

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Dec 15, 2022

In our recent reports, we had covered news regarding Huawei apparently gearing up to launch its newest generation of P60 series and Mate 60 series of smartphones. Now, the latest information has revealed the possible launch timeline for the two flagship lineup of devices.

As per a previous report, a number of key specifications regarding the Chinese tech giant’s upcoming flagship phones were revealed. A known tipster has shared images for the Mate 60 and even shared some of its features. The device will reportedly be equipped with a 4G only Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, while the P60 is expected to launch with a 4G only Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset.

Now, sources close to the matter have claimed that Huawei might be releasing both devices in the first quarter of next year, with the launch month believed to be in Match 2023. Initially, there were rumors regarding the brand possibly reviving its HiSilicon Kirin series of chipsets. But this might not be the case, as the company is expected to offer its flagship phones with just Snapdragon processors.

Furthermore, the sources have further added that the new high end smartphone will enter into mass production soon. Unfortunately, finer details regarding both devices are still unknown, so stick around for more as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding the two flagship series of handsets.

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Maingear Presents Options for the AMD Radeon RX 7000 GPU

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Chandan

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Dec 15, 2022

There are AMD Radeon RX 7000 graphics card alternatives, according to the Maingear. Maingear will expand its array of gaming desktop PCs and workstations by including RX 7900 XT/XTX GPU options in the upcoming MG-1 desktop in addition to the current selection. Maingear is already announcing the availability of these cards as hardware choices for its gaming desktop PCs and workstations on the same day AMD debuts the Radeon RX 7900 XT and RX 7900 XTX.

The cost to upgrade from the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 option to the AMD Radeon RX 7000 series is US$730 for the 7900 XT and US$860 for the 7900 XTX, as shown by the configurator for the next-generation MG-1 gaming desktop PC. Along with the previously mentioned MG-1, the F131, Rush, and R1|Razer Edition custom desktops from Maingear now support AMD Radeon RX 7000 series GPU options.

In multi-GPU setups, the Pro RS, Pro WS, and Pro WS Max can support up to 64 CPU cores, 2 TB of RAM, and no less than 192 GB of visual memory. A desktop PC featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 7900X processor, Maingear Epic RGB 360 AIO liquid cooler, Maingear RGB fans, MSI MPG X670E CARBON WIFI mainboard, 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz RAM, Maingear 1000 W Ignition PSU, and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX costs $3,681. The Maingear MG-1 units that have been ordered during this week, regrettably, arrive after Christmas.

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Nokia C31 With 5050mAh Battery Launched in India; Price and Specifications

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Chandan

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Dec 15, 2022

Nokia has now launched a new member in the Nokia C-series of smartphones; Nokia C31. It’s an entry-level smartphone offering some pretty decent specifications like a 5050mAh battery and a 6.7-inch display. It flaunts a 6.7-inches HD+ display with 1200*720 pixel resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, waterdrop notch cutout for the selfie camera and standard 60Hz refresh rate. It is powered by an unknown octa-core chipset having 4X Cortex A55 clocked at 1.6Ghz primary cores and 4X Cortex A53 clocked at 1.2Ghz performance cores.

As for the cameras, it has got triple rear cameras at the back with a 13-megapixel primary sensor coupled with a 2-megapixel secondary depth sensor and a 2-megapixel tertiary macro lens. On the front, we get a 5-megapixel selfie snapper housed inside the waterdrop notch cutout. It also comes with some software-based camera features such as portrait mode, HDR mode, night mode, and storage smart. It packs a 5050mAh battery with support for 10W standard charging.

Regarding connectivity, it comes with a MicroUSB 2.0 charging port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 4.2 support, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and GPS/AGPS/Galileo-based location tracking support. It comes with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage support. One can also expand its storage up to 256GB using the dedicated microSD card provided. It will boot up on the Android 12-based operating system right out of the box.

The brand promises up to 2 years of quarterly security patches to the device. It also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Nokia C31 will be available in the country in two different variants; 3GB+32GB and 4GB+64GB. It has been priced at INR 9,999 and INR 10,999 respectively. The device will be available in Charcoal, Mint and Cyan colour variants. It will be soon available for purchase in the country through the official e-commerce retail outlets of the brands.

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Oppo Reno 8T Receives Bluetooth SIG Certification

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 15, 2022

The Oppo Reno 9 series just went official in China. These phones are expected to debut in global markets in Q1 2023. But the company may launch yet another Reno 8 series handset in international markets ahead of the Reno 9 lineup.

The device we are talking about is Oppo Reno 8T. It was spotted on the websites of multiple certification agencies earlier this month. Today, it receives one more certification.

The upcoming Oppo Reno 8T bears model number CPH2481. It has now been certified by Bluetooth SIG.

As per the listing, the smartphone will come with Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. On the software front, it will boot ColorOS 13. Though the Android version is not mentioned, it could be mostly Android 13 as Oppo did not release its latest ColorOS software based on last-gen Android, unlike previous years.

According to other certifications, we know that the device will support 33W fast wired charging. Further, the handset is expected to launch in markets like Southeast Asia, Europe, and India.

Usually, Reno phones with an alphabet in their names are limited to certain countries. But the forthcoming Oppo Reno 8T may see a wider release, unlike previous such smartphones.

We look forward to learning more about the Reno 8T in the coming days. Until then, let us know your thoughts on this product in the comment section below.

Nubia Z50 official images revealed ahead of December 19 launch

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 15, 2022

Nubia is getting ready to launch the Nubia Z50 smartphone in its domestic market in China. The majority of the key features of this device have already leaked. Now, the brand has shared the official images of the Nubia Z50, completely revealing the design.

The image reveals that the smartphone will come with a boxy design, however, it will feature curved sides. The display on the device will also be curved. The back will have three camera cutouts on a rectangular camera module. Two of these lenses will be quite large, while the smaller lens will feature the LED flash module outlining its diameter. The bezels on the device will be quite thin, giving it a premium look. The color options available will include Black, White, and Green.

In addition to the design reveal, the teaser also confirms that the device will come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a custom 35m optical system, and a 5,000mAh battery. Previous information on the device mentions that it will feature 80W fast charging and it would support Starry Sky Photography, among other photo modes. Further information on the device is still under wraps. So, let’s take a look at the specifications of the Nubia Z40S Pro to get an idea of what to expect from the Z50.

Nubia Z40S Pro specs

The Nubia Z40S Pro, which is Z50’s immediate predecessor, debuted with a 6.67-inch OLED screen with Full HD+ resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, and a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits. It houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 CPU, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

The smartphone has three cameras: a 50-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, an 8-megapixel periscope telephoto sensor, and a custom-made 35mm 64-megapixel Sony IMX787 primary camera with an f/1.6 aperture and OIS capability. A 16-megapixel camera is available for selfies and video calls.

The gadget is powered by the Android 12 operating system with a custom skin called MyOS 12 applied by the manufacturer. A 5,000mAh battery with compatibility for 80W/120W rapid charging powers the device.

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OnePlus 10T Marvel Edition Box Details Revealed by Disney

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 15, 2022

OnePlus has scheduled a product announcement in China for December 17. Ahead of that, the brand is teasing a special edition of its existing phone.

The company has partnered with Disney for a Marvel-themed smartphone. The product is officially called OnePlus 10T Marvel Edition Box.

OnePlus India says that more information about this special edition OnePlus 10T will be revealed via Red Cable Club between December 17 and 19. However, Shop Disney India has already listed the product on its online store revealing everything about it.

As per the listing, the OnePlus 10T Marvel Edition Box will include the following items.

OnePlus 10T Retail Box
Captain America Pop-Socket
Black Panther Stand
Iron Man Case

The package will include the 16GB + 256GB variant of the OnePlus 10T in Moonstone Black color with a pre-applied screen protector. It will ship with the regular box contents, such as a 160W SuperVOOC charger, a USB Type-C cable, a protective case, and a SIM tray ejector.

The OnePlus 10T Marvel Edition Box is listed at ₹55,999 (~$680) on Shop Disney India. For the unaware, the regular retail variant costs the same.

Hence, we believe the Marvel-themed package will be either a limited run or will be only available for Red Cable Club members as part of some competition. This could be the reason why OnePlus will be making the announcement via its club rather than traditional channels.

Also, we don’t think it will be made available in other markets. Both OnePlus and its parent company Oppo are known to restrict special edition phones to a single market. For instance, the latter just released an India-exclusive Oppo Reno 8 Pro House of the Dragon Limited Edition Set.

Moto X40 design officially revealed ahead of imminent launch

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 15, 2022

Motorola will be launching the Moto X40 smartphone later today. The device has already appeared in multiple leaks as well as on certification websites, revealing its specs and design. Now, Motorola has officially unveiled the design of the Moto X40 via a teaser. Let’s have a look.

The company shared the image via a Weibo post. It reveals that the early renders of the device were spot on, as the smartphone gas a triple camera unit along with a circular flash module housed inside a rectangular camera island. The edges of the smartphone are curved, and the same goes for the display as well. The teaser reveals two colors which we can expect at the launch event later today – Blue and Black.

A separate Weibo post by the brand also confirmed a bunch of speculated features regarding the Moto X40. According to the post, the Moto X40 will feature a 165Hz refresh rate display, IP68 waterproofing, MYUI 5.0 based on Android 13, and Pantone-approved back panel colors. The launch event starts at 7:30 China Standard Time. You can find out how to watch the event by following this link. Keep reading to find out all about the upcoming Moto X40.

Moto X40 specs (rumored)

According to reports, the Moto X40’s 6.67-inch HDR10+ OLED display would boast FHD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 165 Hz. The overall dimensions and weight of the gadget are 161.3 x 73.9 x 8.5 mm and 196 grams, respectively.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU is housed inside, along with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. The device will run on Android 13 with the MyUI 5.0 custom skin. NFC, dual-band 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, USB Type C, twin speakers, Bluetooth 5.3, and an IP68 grade for water and dust protection are additional features. The smartphone had a 4,600mAh and a 5,000mAh battery pack when it was originally discovered on 3C and TENAA certification sites. These alternatives offer quick charging at 125W and 68W, respectively.

A 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom are rumored to be included in the smartphone’s optics.

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Vivo S16, S16 Pro, S16e Launch Date, Official Images Revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 15, 2022

Today, Vivo confirmed through its Weibo handle that the Vivo S16 series will debut at 7 pm on Dec. 22 in China. The S16 series landing page has confirmed the existence of three devices, including the Vivo S16e, S16, and S16 Pro. Hence, it appears that all three phones will be unveiled on Dec. 22.

Vivo S16 series specifications (rumored)

The Vivo S16e will have a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, while the S16 will have a 6.78-inch AMOLED FHD+ screen, according to the newspaper. The S16 Pro is also expected to arrive with a 6.78-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with curved edges. All three phones will support a 120Hz refresh rate and have an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Vivo-S16-launch-poster — Vivo S16 series launch date

The Vivo S16e will have a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. A 50-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit will be mounted on its back. The Vivo S16 will include a selfie camera with a resolution of 50 megapixels. It will have a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide snapper, and a 2-megapixel macro camera on the back. The S16 Pro is expected to feature a 50-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera on the back. The Vivo V1+ ISP will be onboard the S16 Pro.

The S16e, S16, and S16 Pro will be powered by the Exynos 1080, Snapdragon 870, and Dimensity 8200 chipsets, respectively. The S16e will arrive with up to 256 GB of storage, whereas the S16 and S16 Pro will offer up to 512 GB of storage.

The S16e and S16 phones will come with a 4,600mAh battery and 66W fast charging capabilities. The Pro model’s battery size is not known yet but is expected to support 80W fast charging. All three phones will run on Android 13 OS and OriginOS 3. At present, there is no information available on the price of the Vivo S16 trio.

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Realme 10s to Launch Tomorrow, TENAA Reveals Key Specs

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 15, 2022

Last month, Realme launched the Realme 10 series in China. A few days back, the brand debuted these smartphones in global markets. Now, it has revealed to unveil yet another model in the lineup tomorrow.

The next Realme 10 series device is officially called Realme 10s. It will be announced in China on December 16.

According to the brand, the Realme 10s will offer a good battery life. Also, it will arrive with up to 256GB of storage.

Recently, a mysterious Realme phone with model number RMX3617 was certified by 3C. The listing revealed that it will be a 5G-enabled handset with support for 33W fast wired charging. We believe this could the Realme 10s.

We have now even spotted this smartphone on TENAA. The listing discloses its key specs.

The Realme RMX3617 (possibly Realme 10s) will sport a 6.58-inch TFT LCD screen with a resolution of 2408 x1080 pixels (FHD+). The display may have support for a high refresh rate.

The device will be powered by an unknown chipset comprising an octa-core CPU. Its Android version is not listed but it is said to feature up to 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB storage.

The phone will house a dual camera setup on the rear. The system will include a 50MP primary sensor and a 0.3MP depth sensor. On the front, it will have an 8MP shooter.

The handset will come with a MicroSD card slot and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery.

Last but not least, the product will measure 164.4×75.1×8.1mm in dimensions and weigh 191g.

Get a $50 Discount on iQOO 11 at Giztop (Coupon)

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Dec 15, 2022

Giztop is giving a $50 discount on the latest Vivo iQOO 11 smartphone. The phone which generally retails for $699 can be bought for a discounted price of $649 by using the coupon code: Q50. Please note that this coupon expires on December 20, 2022. The price mentioned is applicable to the base variant only.

iQOO 11 features a 6.78-inch 2K Samsung E6 P-OLED display and supports a 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and comes in multiple memory variants viz. 8GB/12GB/16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 internal storage.

The smartphone features a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 13-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL telephoto unit with 2x optical zoom. For your selfies, you have a 16MP sensor in the front.

Fueled with a 5000mAh battery, the phone supports 120W flash charging and PD3.0. It runs the latest Android 13-based OriginOS 3 and comes with features like an in-display fingerprint scanner, Face unlock, NFC, etc.

You can now buy iQOO 11 for a discounted price of $649 only on Giztop. Please note that this deal expires on December 20. So be sure to place your order before the deal ends.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

OnePlus Monitor X27 165Hz 2K HDR gaming monitor goes on sale today in India – Check details

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 15, 2022

OnePlus recently launched its first pair of monitors in the Indian market called the OnePlus Monitor X27 and the Monitor E 24. Out of these two, the gaming-oriented OnnePlus Monitor X27 will be available to purchase starting today (December 15). Let’s take a look at its pricing, offers, and specs.

OnePlus Monitor X27 pricing & availability

The OnePlus Monitor X27 will go on sale starting today at 12 PM. It will be available to purchase from the OnePlus India website. It has a price tag of INR 27,999. As part of the introductory deal, the company is giving ICICI Bank card users instant discounts of up to INR 1,000 on purchasing the monitor.

OnePlus Monitor X27 specs & features

The OnePlus Monitor X27 sports a 27-inch QuadHD+ IPS LCD screen with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 165Hz high refresh rate support, 1ms low response rate, up to 350 nits of peak brightness, and 95% DCI-P3 color gamut. Additionally, it features VESA DisplayHDR 400 compatibility, 178-degree viewing angle support, and TUV Rheinland certification for low-blue light and flicker-free visuals. The product also works with AMD FreeSync Premium.

Five different visual modes are supported by it: Standard, Movie, Picture, Web, and Game. The monitor’s split screen function is also available to users. Speaking of ports, it has 1X Type-C charging port, 1X HDMI 2.1 port, 1X DP port, 1X USB 3.0 port, and 1X 3.5mm headphone jack. Type-C charging connector supports up to 65W of input.

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Doogee launches the latest rugged smartphone the S99 with a 64MP Night Vision Camera

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Dec 15, 2022

This holiday season, Doogee is on a roll. The rugged smartphone brand recently launched the Doogee V30 Flagship phone with an e-sim and now it is all set to launch the much-awaited Doogee S99 rugged phone on December 22, 2022.

Unlike other rugged phones that compromise on camera features, Doogee S99 comes with a high-quality imaging system that can compete with the generic phones in the market. The device features a triple camera system with a 108MP ultra clear AI main camera, a 16MP ultra-wide and macro camera, and a never before seen 64MP night vision camera with two strong infrared lights. Rather than using a generic night mode, Doogee S99 uses a powerful 64MP night vision sensor, similar to those used in professional night vision devices. The powerful 64MP night vision sensor makes everything clear and visible at night and enables you to capture an accurate image in a 15 to 20-meter range.

The device not only features high-quality camera lenses but also focuses on aesthetics and comes with a beautiful, shining metallic galactic ring encircling the two LEDs and infrared lights. This ring combined with the sharp-edged camera base gives the phone a futuristic look.

Doogee S99 comes with a 6.3″ LCD FHD+ waterdrop display and runs on the MediaTek Helio G96 chipset. It features 15GB RAM (8GB+7GB Extended) and 128GB plus 1TB expandable ROM. The rugged phone is also armed with a 6000mAh high-capacity battery that supports 33W thunder charging and 15W wireless charging.

The rugged phone comes with IP68 and IP69K certifications that make it water and dust-resistant and gives it 1.8-meter drop-to-concrete resilience. Other interesting features include NFC, a comprehensive navigation system backed by GPS, Glonass, Galileo, and Beidou, a side fingerprint sensor, etc.

Price, Availability, and Discount:

Doogee S99 will make its global debut on December 22, 2022, at AliExperess and Doogeemall. The rugged phone with an original price tag of $329 will be available at a heavily discounted price of $179 only. Please note that this deal will start on December 22 and end on December 23, 2022.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

Polestar Cake Makka e-Moped Limited Edition launched for 5,300 Euros ($5,660)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 15, 2022

The Polestar Cake Makka E-Moped Limited Edition has been unveiled in a sky-blue design. The electric moped is the culmination of the collaboration between Polestar and Cake. This comes after the release of the snow matte e-moped. The exterior color of the Polestar Cake Makka is similar to that of the Polestar electric roadster. The model comes as a limited-edition offering.

Polestar is one of the e-car sub-brands of Geely while Cake is a Swedish scooter manufacturer. The first collaborative e-car of the duo was launched in 2021. The first model was exclusively available as the Polestar Snow Matte edition. It was quickly sold out, with its lightweight design catching the attention of the market.

The moped was designed to draw fans of both the Polestar 2 and Cake’s scooters. The new Cake Makka Polestar Edition e-moped comes with LED headlights and dampers. It has a removable luggage rack which allows for several flexible configurations. The options include boxes, luggage racks, pillion seats, and more.

The Cake Makka Polestar Edition weighs 70kg and has top speed options of 45km/h and 25km/h depending on the setting. It is powered by a 2.8kW electric motor and the 1.4kWh battery offers a range of 54km. The new e-moped can be charged via its 10A charger from 80% in 2 hours. This means that you can quickly re-energize the e-car when idle at work or elsewhere.

The e-moped will be marketed by Cake but the Polestar Edition is exclusively available in select markets. It can be purchased via the Polestar Additionals webshop from December 14.

The retail price of the Cake Makka Polestar Limited Edition e-moped is €5,300 (~$5,660). The selected markets where the e-moped will be available include the US, Canada, Sweden, Germany, and other countries in the Eurozone. It is also available in the United Kingdom.

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Oppo Find N2 series press renders leak, specs revealed by TENAA listing ahead of launch

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 15, 2022

Later today, Oppo will launch two new foldable smartphones in the Chinese market under the Oppo Find N2 series. The traditional foldable smartphone will be called the Oppo Find N2, while the clamshell flip phone will be called the Oppo Find N2 Flip.

Ahead of the launch, some last-minute leaks have revealed the press renders of both of these devices. The devices have also appeared on the TENAA certification website, confirming all key specs. So let’s take a look at the details.

The renders are shared by known leaker SnoopyTech via a tweet. It reveals the complete design of both the Find N2 and the Find N2 Flip.

Oppo Find N2 press renders

First, we have Find N2, which features similar dimensions to the Oppo Find N. The renders reveal that the unfolded display is more square than what is found on foldable smartphones of other brands. In addition to that, the back has a protruding camera island with three cutouts. It reminds us of the camera design of the Oppo Find X5 Pro. There is Hasselblad branding on the camera island, and an LED flash is also present. Lastly. the renders reveal three color options – Green, Black, and White. The Green and White variants appear to have smooth backs (likely glass), while the black version has a leather texture on the rear.

Oppo Find N2 Flip press renders

The second set of images reveals the complete design of the Find N2 Flip. It has a large secondary display on the back of the device that will be used to look at notifications, incoming calls, and as a viewfinder for shooting selfies using the rear cameras. The back has two cameras, while the right edge features two buttons for volume control and power. The power button doubles as a fingerprint scanner. Other than that, we can see that Oppo will offer the Flip phone in three color options – Black, Gold, and Purple.

Oppo Find N2 TENAA

Moving to the TENAA listing, it states that the Oppo Find N2 will measure 132.2×72.6×14.6(mm) and weigh 237 grams. This is quite light compared to other foldables on the market. The listing reveals that the outer display will measure 5.54 inches and will offer a 2120 x 1080p resolution. The inner display, on the other hand, will measure 7.1 inches and will offer 1920 x 1792p resolution. Both of the panels will be AMOLED and produce up to 16 million colors. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 powering the device will have a frequency of 3.00 GHz and it will come paired with 8GB/12GB/16GB RAM and 256GB/512GB storage.

There are a total of five cameras on the device – three on the back with 50MP (Primary), 48MP (Ultrawide), and 32MP (Telephoto 2x optical) resolutions. The remaining two are a couple of front cameras of 32MP placed on each of the displays. Lastly, the device has a dual-cell battery with a 1735mAh+2685mAh capacity. This will likely be marketed as a 4,500mAh battery.

Oppo Find N2 Flip TENAA

The Find N2 Flip’s listing on TENNA reveals that it measures 166.2×75.2×7.45(mm) and weighs 191 grams. The outer display has a screen size of 2.26 inches and a resolution of 720 x 382p. The inner display measures 6.8 inches and has a resolution of 2520 x 1080p. Both of these panels are AMOLED and capable of producing up to 16 million different colors. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip onboard has a clock speed of 3.20GHz and it comes paired with 8GB/12GB/16GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB storage.

We get a dual camera system on the back with a 50MP primary sensor and an 8MP ultrawide sensor. The front has a 32MP selfie camera. There is a dual-cell battery onboard with a 3040mAh+1150mAh capacity. This will likely be marketed as a 4,300mAh capacity. Lastly, the device comes with a Gravity sensor, distance sensor, light sensor, and fingerprint recognition.

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How To Watch Moto X40 Launch Event

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Jeet

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Dec 15, 2022

Motorola is all set to launch its Moto X40 smartphone in the Chinese market today, i.e., 15th December. As the name indicates, the device will launch as a successor to the Moto X30 that was launched last year.

The Lenovo-owned company is no longer using the Edge branding in China. So, some rumors indicate that the Moto Edge 40 Pro smartphone will go official as Moto X40 in the Chinese market.

Moto X40 Render by OnLeaks and MySmartPrice

The launch event will take place in the Chinese market today, but information about the live feed remains unknown. We will update this post with more details about the live event if or when it becomes available.

There are some specs and features that have already been confirmed by the company. The Moto X40 will feature a 6.67-inch OLED display with curved edges, offering a Full HD+ screen resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.

As for the memory, the phone will come packed with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. In the camera department, it features a 50MP + 50MP + 2MP triple-camera setup on the back with support for 4x optical zoom.

The smartphone will be running the Android 13 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Mu UI 5.0 custom interface on top. The IP68-rated device also has support for an under-display fingerprint sensor. It will come in two models in terms of battery capacity — 4,500mAh and 5,000mAh, with support for 68W and 125W fast charging.

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Realme V23i Launched with 90Hz Display, Dimensity 700 and 5,000mAh Battery

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 15, 2022

Back in May 2022, a Realme device with model number RMX3576 was spotted in the database of China Telecom. Not only did it list all of its specifications, but it also confirmed that the phone will be called the Realme V23i when it comes out in China. The company was supposed to release the device in May, but it looks like they pushed it back. Now, the company has quietly unveiled it as an entry-level 5G phone in the home market. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and price of the Realme V23i.

Realme V23i specifications and features

The Realme V23i has a 6.56-inch LCD screen that produces an HD+ resolution of 1612 x 720 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. It will have an 8-megapixel selfie camera and a 13-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel dual-camera setup.

The V23i is powered by the Dimensity 700 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. The device offers 128 GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot for additional storage. It runs on Realme UI 3.0 and Android 12 OS.

The device packs a 5,000mAh battery, which offers only 10W charging. It features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It measures 163.8 x 75.1 x 8.0mm and weighs around 185 grams.

Realme V23i price and availability

The Realme V23i is priced at 1,399 Yuan (~$201) for the sole 4GB+128GB edition. It comes in Mountain Blue and Jade Black colours. It is unclear whether the V23i will be released in markets outside of China.

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Here’s How the Vivo X Flip Will Look

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 15, 2022

Tipster Digital Chat Station revealed that Vivo will soon unveil the Vivo X Flip clamshell phone in China. It will be the company’s first-ever flip phone with a foldable screen. Soon after revealing the existence of the device, the tipster shared a schematic to showcase a design. At the same time, another tipster shared a simulated image of the X Flip based on the real device.

Vivo X Flip leaked schematic — Vivo X Flip schematic by Digital Chat Station

The schematic and the render reveal that the Vivo X Flip’s back will have a round-shaped camera module, which seems to house a triple camera unit. On its right, there is a triple LED flash and the ZEISS logo.

Below the camera module, there is a rectangle-shaped cover display. The remaining half has the Vivo logo. The right edge of the device will have a volume rocker and a power key.

Apart from the chipset, nothing else is known about the specifications of the Vivo X Flip. The flip phone is expected to come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. Hopefully, upcoming reports will reveal more information about the X Flip. In all likelihood, the device may become official by early 2023 on the home market. At present, it is unclear whether it will be released on the global market.

In related news, Vivo is likely to unveil the Vivo S16e, S16, and S16 Pro smartphones in China this month. The Exynos 1080, Snapdragon 870, and Dimensity 8200 chipsets, respectively, will power the three phones, according to reports.

The official renders of the Vivo S16 Pro have revealed that it will have a punch-hole OLED display on the front and a triple camera unit on the back. The S16 is also expected to sport a similar design. Readers can visit this post to read the leaked specifications of the Vivo S16 and S16e.

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