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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Vivo S16, S16 Pro, S16e
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.
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.
Realme 10s
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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
Realme V23i 5G
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.
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 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.
VIvo X Flip simtulated image
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.
The Vivo S16 series is expected to launch soon in China since the company has already started teasing its arrival. The first teasers that have been released give a good look at the Vivo S16 Pro’s design from all angles. Reports have revealed that the lineup will also include the Vivo S16e and the Vivo S16. A new report by 91mobiles has revealed the entire specifications of the Vivo S16 and S16e.
Vivo S16 specifications (rumored)
Vivo S16 Pro
The report reveals that the Vivo S16 will have a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform. It is expected to arrive with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage.
On the front, it will have a 50-megapixel selfie camera. Its back panel will feature a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device will pack a 4,600mAh battery with 66W fast charging. It measures 164.1 x 74.8 x 7.4mm and weighs 182 grams.
Vivo S16e specifications (rumored)
The Vivo S16e will feature a 6.62-inch AMOLED display that produces an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. As reports have claimed, the S16 will feature the Exynos 1080 chipset. It will arrive with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage.
The device will feature a 16-megapixel camera for selfies. Its rear shell will have a 50-megapixel primary camera and a pair of 2-megapixel cameras for depth and macro shots. It is also tipped to house a 4,600mAh battery and support 66W rapid charging. Its dimensions are 164.1 x 74.8 x 7.4mm and weighs around 182 grams.
Both devices will arrive with an under-display fingerprint sensor and NFC. These devices are expected to run on the OriginOS 3-based Android 13 OS.
Xiaomi officially announced its top-tier flagship phones for 2023. The Xiaomi 13 Series includes the amazing Xiaomi 13 Pro: a premium flagship with very few rivals and maxed-out specifications. A few days ago, OPPO launched a new high-end phone as well, even though it is not its main flagship for 2023 as the Find X6 Series will debut in the first quarter of next year. We are referring to the OPPO Reno9 Pro Plus, the most advanced Reno phone ever seen, with flagship-class specifications. While it may be kinda obvious to a lot of people which one is the best, it is harder to decide which one to buy if we consider that these phones are sold in different price ranges but they offer similar performances. Here is a comparison between the main specifications of the Xiaomi 13 Pro and the OPPO Reno9 Pro Plus that will help you.
Even though it is a more affordable device, the OPPO Reno9 Pro Plus is way better than the Xiaomi 13 Pro if we talk about the design. It has an amazingly thin body with a thickness of just 8 mm and a weight of 192 grams, it is very elegant and it has a minimalistic camera module. But with the Xiaomi 13 Pro, you get better materials and better build quality. It is a phone with a ceramic back and an aluminum frame, with a front glass protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. It is also waterproof with the IP68 certification: finally, Xiaomi released a waterproof phone! On the other hand, it is thicker, heavier, and even uglier in my honest opinion.
Display
The display found on the Xiaomi 13 Pro is superior to the one found on the OPPO Reno 9 Pro+. It is an OLED panel able to show up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 6.73 inches, a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, the LTPO technology enabling an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, Dolby Vision support, HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint reader. However, the OPPO Reno 9 Pro Plus does not have a disappointing display: it sports an AMOLED panel showing up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 6.7 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint scanner.
Specs & Software
The Xiaomi 13 Pro is equipped with a better processor, the best out there alongside the Dimensity 9200. We are talking about the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 built with a 4 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture, running at a max frequency of 3.2 GHz. Alongside the chipset, there are up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 4.0 native storage. But the OPPO Reno9 Pro+ is not so far with its Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset built at 4 nm and running at a max frequency of 3 GHz. Further, it has a higher quantity of RAM: 16 GB, alongside 512 GB of native UFS 3.1 storage. Both phones run Android 13 out of the box, but with different user interfaces on top: MIUI 14 and ColorOS 13, respectively.
Camera
The camera hardware of the Xiaomi 13 Pro beats the OPPO Reno9 Pro Plus easily. It has a triple camera made in cooperation with Leica including a 50.3 MP 1-inch main sensor with OIS (the Sony IMX989), a 50 MP telephoto lens with 3.2x optical zoom, and a 50 MP ultrawide shooter. The OPPO Reno 9 Pro Plus sports a 50 MP main sensor (the Sony IMX890) aided by OIS and the MariSilicon X proprietary NPU enhancing night photography. However, the secondary sensors are poor: an 8 MP ultrawide camera and a 2 MP macro lens.
The Xiaomi 13 Pro has a bigger battery, however, the difference is not big. But it charges a lot quicker thanks to 120W fast charging.
Price
The starting price of the Xiaomi 13 Pro roughly translates into $745/€700 (8/128 GB), while the OPPO Reno 9 Pro Plus starts from about $649/€610 (16/256 GB). Which one would you pick?
Nubia is gearing up to launch a new flagship smartphone in China, dubbed Nubia Z50. The company has confirmed the handset will debut in its home country on December 19 with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and a 5000mAh battery. Ahead of its formal debut, the smartphone has surfaced on the 3C certification site with 80W charging.
Nubia Z50 with model number NX711J has passed through China’s compulsory 3C certification. The listing suggests the handset will come with an 80W charger. Previously, Nubia revealed the Z50 will pack a 5000mAh and will be powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
The company has also revealed that the smartphone will come with a new 35mm custom optical system where the light input exceeds 1-inch primary camera sensor. In addition, the device would support Starry Sky Photography and offer different types of photography modes.
Other specifications of the smartphone are still under wraps. We are bound to learn all details about it on December 19.
To recall, Z50’s predecessor—Nubia Z40S— launched with a 6.67-inch OLED display offering a Full HD+ resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, a 480Hz touch sampling rate, and a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits. Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 onboard storage.
For photography, the smartphone features a custom-made 35mm 64-megapixel Sony IMX787 primary camera with an f/1.6 aperture and OIS support, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide unit, and an 8-megapixel periscope telephoto sensor. There’s a 16-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls.
The device runs the Android 12 operating system with the company’s own MyOS 12 custom skin on top. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 80W/120W fast charging.
Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has unveiled the VivoWatch 5 AERO wristband in China. The VivoWatch 5 AERO is touted to be the world’s first wristband that supports fingertip pulse index measurement. The new ASUS health and fitness wearable is equipped with a medical-grade triode single-lead ECG electrical sensing element. It also has a PPG optical sensing element with two channels.
The smart wearable segment of the tech industry is in continuous evolution. The inclusion of fingertip pulse test support is yet another milestone. The VivoWatch 5 AERO features a pulse wave index testing capability and it can assess the health status of the user.
Furthermore, the new ECG function has gotten the requisite certification, in addition to blood oxygen monitoring. The user of the smart wristband can easily measure these health parameters through their fingertips. This can confirm heart rate, relaxation index, sleep quality, and other health and fitness metrics.
The VivoWatch 5 AERO is also a fitness wearable. It can record your running speed, distance covered, travel path, and pace running, amongst several supported features. There are several sports modes available including swimming, yoga, jogging, and walking.
The wristband has a battery life of 7 days on a single charge and it weighs just 30g. It is rated 5ATM and is protected even when submerged underwater. The Asus VivoWatch 5 AERO supports magnetic charging.
The new Asus health and fitness wristband is already on sale in China for 840 yuan (~$121). The wristband can be purchased from leading e-commerce platforms in the country.
The innovative fingertip pulse test available with the wearable is its major talking point. This health feature is expected to drive demand for the product in China and even beyond. Asus is yet to provide any details about the global availability and pricing of the new wristband.
Samsung is working hard to update all its eligible devices to Android 13. The brand recently released stable One UI 5 update for the mid-range Galaxy M32 4G and a few other smartphones. Now, the software update is making its descent to three more smartphones. The devices being updated are the Galaxy A71 5G, Galaxy S10 Lite, and the Tab S7 Fe. Here are the details.
Galaxy A71 5G debuted in 2020 with Android 10 and now the handset is receiving the latest Android 13 update. The smartphone is getting its third major update with firmware number A716BXXU6EVL2. The software is currently rolling out in UAE, with a wider rollout projected to begin soon.
The One UI 5 update for Galaxy A71 5G comes with many cool features as well as the December security patch. The 4G version of the handset has already received the stable build of software in November.
As mentioned, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, which was launched in early 2020 with Android 10, is now being updated to Android 13 (One UI 5). The update is being seeded to the unlocked and Vodafone-branded phones in the Netherlands with firmware version G770FXXU6HVK5. Unlike the A71 5G, S10 Lite does not get the December security patch.
The latest One UI 5 update is also rolling out to Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE. The Android 13-based software for the tablet arrives with a firmware version T736BXXU1CVL1. The initial rollout is so far limited to the UK, however, other regions should get the OTA soon. The update comes bundled with the November 2022 security patchset.
Samsung is reportedly planning to launch new affordable A-series smartphones in India this week. The budget smartphones—Galaxy A04 and A04e— will debut in the country with a price tag of less than Rs. 10,000. The two handsets have already debuted in the global market so we have a good idea about their specifications. Here are all the details.
News agency IANS, citing industry sources, claims the Galaxy A04 and A04e will be launching in India this week, priced under Rs. 10,000. The smartphones will arrive with RAM Plus feature, supporting up to 8GB RAM. This feature basically allows users to add virtual RAM storage to their phones as per their usage.
Galaxy A04e
The exact launch date of the two handsets is yet to be known. Samsung India hasn’t confirmed any details yet. It’s possible the company will silently launch the smartphones. In any case, let’s have a look at their specifications.
Samsung Galaxy A04 and A04e Specifications
Both Samsung Galaxy A04 and A04e come with a 6.5-inch LCD panel with an Infinity-V notch. The screen supports a typical 60Hz refresh rate and HD+ resolution. On the front, they have a 5-megapixel selfie camera.
For photography, both smartphones feature a dual-camera system with an LED flash on the back. The Galaxy A04 has a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture while the A04e has a 13-megapixel primary sensor. Both have a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The handsets run on Android 12 OS with One UI Core 4.1 on top.
Galaxy A04 is powered by an octa-core processor, likely the Exynos 850. The A04e, on the other hand, features an unknown octa-core Soc. The devices draw power from a 5,000mAh battery. Other features include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Noise is reportedly gearing up to launch a new smartwatch under its Colorfit Pro 4 series. The wearable will be called Colorfit Pro 4 Alpha and it is tipped to feature a 1.78-inch AMOLED display with a 60hz refresh rate. The company is yet to officially confirm any details about the device. But ahead of it, a new report claims the Noise wearable will launch in India on December 16 with smart touch technology. Let’s look at the details.
MySmartPrice, citing sources, claims the Noise Colorfit Pro 4 Alpha will debut in India on December 16. The publication says the wearable will debut with new smart touch technology, which will allow users to turn off the watch’s display by putting their palms on the screen. In addition, it will come with a single tap-to-wake option.
The smartwatch will be available for purchase in India by the end of December through Amazon and GoNoise’s official website. The price of the upcoming smartwatch is yet to be known. However, we can expect it to be an affordable smartwatch.
A recent report revealed the watch will come with a 1.78-inch AMOLED display that supports Always on Display (AOD) functionality and have 2.5D curved glass. The screen could have a 60Hz refresh rate and 368 x 448-pixel resolution.
Leaked renders reveal the Colorfit Pro Alpha will have a square dial that resembles the Apple watch. It has a physical button on the right side. The smartwatch is said to have Tru Sync technology for Bluetooth calling via Bluetooth 5.3.
In addition, the wearable will support fast charging and will be able to go from 0 percent to 50 percent in only 30 minutes. Moreover, Noise ColorFit Pro 4 Alpha could offer a seven-day battery life.
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