The Indian telecom giant Reliance Jio is diversifying its business as of late. The brand already has a smartphone on the market called the Jio Phone Next, and it is also working on the Jio Phone 5G, which will likely be an affordable entry-level 5G smartphone.
Jio Phone Next
A recent Geekbench listing revealed the performance of the Jio Phone 5G while also confirming its Snapdragon 480+ chipset. Now, a new smartphone from the brand has also been spotted on Geekbench that could launch sometime in the future.
The listing reveals that the smartphone houses an octa-core chipset with four cores clocked at 1.20GHz and the other four cores running at 1.60GHz. The SoC also has the PowerVR Rogue GE8322 GPU onboard. From these details, it is quite clear that this device is likely using the UniSoC SC9863A chipset, which has 4G connectivity support.
According to the listing, the motherboard for the device has the model number s9863a1h10_go_32b go 32b, and the smartphone has 2GB of RAM. The system on the device will be Android 12. The benchmark results reveal that the device scores 126 points in the single-core test and 469 points in the multi-core test of Geekbench 5.
It is a possibility that this device is the successor of the Jio Phone Next, which is the current 4G device offered by the brand. As it has already appeared on Geekbench, we can expect it to launch in the coming months. Stay tuned for more.
Samsung Galaxy M04 has been announced in India. It is an entry-level offering that comes with up to 8 GB of RAM, which includes the company’s RAM Plus feature. It has a large internal storage space and a big battery. Even though it is an entry-level phone, Samsung will be providing it with two years of OS updates.
Samsung Galaxy M04 specifications and features
Samsung Galaxy M04
The Samsung Galaxy M04 has a 6.5-inch PLS LCD that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. On the front, it has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The back panel of the device has a 13-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and an LED flash.
The Galaxy M04 is powered by the Helio P35 chipset and has 4 GB of RAM. It offers up to 4 GB of RAM Plus (virtual RAM) and 128 GB of built-in storage. It comes with a microSD card slot for additional storage. The device comes preinstalled with the OneUI-based Android 12 OS. The 2-year OS upgrade promise from Samsung confirms that it will receive up to an Android 14 OS update.
The M04 houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports only 10W charging. On the connectivity front, the handset offers features like dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. In the absence of a fingerprint scanner, the M04 offers users face unlock biometric recognition feature. The specs of the device reveal that it is a rebranded version of the Galaxy A04e, which debuted in the global market recently.
Samsung Galaxy M04 price and availability
The Galaxy M04 is priced at Rs 8,499 (~$104) in India. It comes in black and green colour variants. The first sale of the device is scheduled to take place at 12 pm (local time) on Dec. 16 via Samsung India’s website and Amazon.
Nubia‘s gaming-focused sub-brand, Red Magic, is gearing up to launch the Red Magic 8 Pro soon. The device was earlier spotted on China’s TENAA database revealing some key specifications of the smartphone.
Red Magic 8 Pro TENAA
Now, the TENAA listing has added the images of the Red Magic 8 Pro, revealing its complete design. The images reveal that the smartphone follows a boxy design language similar to the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The back panel appears to be transparent, similar to the Nothing Phone (1), and just like that device, the Red Magic 8 Pro only shows an outline of the internal components. The camera module with three cameras is placed in the center, with the LED flash placed on top.
The display appears to be surrounded by some thin bezels on the front, as there is no visible notch cutout. The phone’s frame is flat as well, and the volume buttons are located on the left side. A power button on the right edge also serves as a fingerprint scanner. The TENAA listing has previously revealed a bunch of specification details of the Red Magic 8 Pro, so let’s recap.
Under the hood of the Red Magic 8 Pro is the mobile Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 platform. It will have up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage, so it should be available in a variety of configurations. Most likely, the gaming phone will use LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 4.0 storage to provide an excellent gaming experience.
There will be two battery sizes available for the Red Magic 8 Pro: 5,000mAh and 6,000mAh. The device will provide up to 165W of fast charging, according to the 3C listing. Android 13 OS is probably preinstalled on it. It sports a 16-megapixel selfie camera hidden beneath the display. A 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera set is located on the phone’s rear panel. The phone’s dimensions and weight are 163.98 x 76.35 x 8.9mm and 228 grams, respectively.
Although the brand is yet to make any announcements regarding the launch of this device, we expect the Red Magic 8 Pro to make its debut by the end of this month or in January 2023.
Motorola is gearing up to launch the Moto X40 in the Chinese market on December 15. The majority of the specs, including the design of the device, have already leaked online. And now, it has appeared on Geekbench, revealing its performance along with some confirmed specs. So, let’s check out the listing.
Moto X40 design render
The Motorola handset has appeared on Geekbench 5 database (spotted by MySmartPrice) with the model number XT2301-5. It is possible that this could be the Moto Edge 40 Pro, which will be the global variant of the Moto X40. The listing shows that the device is running an octa-core processor with the prime core clocked at 3.19GHz, four cores clocked at 2.80GHz, and three cores running at 2.02GHz. As we already know, this is the newly launched Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Looking at these clock speeds, it is clear that this is a stock version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, with no overclocking or underclocking applied.
The listing also mentions that the device is running Android 13 and has 12GB of RAM onboard. In the single-core round of the test, the smartphone got 1471 points. In the multi-core round, however, it managed to score 4683 points. Other than this, the Geekbench listing does not provide any further information. However, a recent FCC listing of the Moto XT2301-4 did reveal that it features 125W fast charging.
For the time being, rumors suggest that the device will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, LPDDR5X RAM, and a triple camera setup on the back, consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide unit, and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens. Finally, the device’s display is expected to have a refresh rate of up to 165Hz.
Giztop is accepting pre-orders for the iQOO 11 smartphone. The latest mid-range smartphone from Vivo iQOO is now available for $699 only. Please note that the phone is a Chinese edition, but it has Google Mobile Service and Google Play store installed and supports OTA updates.
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. The phone is available in Black, White, and Green color options.
You can now pre-order iQOO 11 at a starting price of $699 only on Giztop. Please note that this is a pre-order and the actual shipment will start from December 15 onwards. Giztop offers global delivery options, so be sure to check out their services to buy the phone.
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Redmi has started teasing the Redmi Note 12 series in India. The company is expected to confirm the India launch date of the Note 12 lineup soon. A recent tweet by tipster Abhishek Yadav has revealed that it will be made official in the fourth week of this month (December).
According to the tipster, the Redmi Note 12 series will make its debut in India on Dec. 23. He added that since the information has surfaced through a new source, it may not be accurate.
The landing page of the RedmI Note 12 5G series is now live on Xiaomi India’s website. The teaser on the website suggests that the company may launch as many as three devices, like the Redmi Note 12, Note 12 Pro, and Note 12 Pro+, which were announced in China in October.
Redmi Note 12 5G series teaser
Redmi Note 12 series specifications
The Redmi Note 12 series has a 6.67-inch OLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Note 12 has an 8-megapixel front camera, whereas the Pro models feature a 16-megapixel selfie snapper.
The vanilla model has a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. The Pro model has a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS support, whereas the Pro+ features an OIS-assisted 200-megapixel primary camera. Both Pro models have an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 2-megapixel macro snapper on the back.
The Redmi Note 12 is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chip, whereas the Pro models have the Dimensity 1080 SoC. All three phones have LPDDR4X RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery. The Note 12, 12 Pro, and Note 12 Pro+ support 33W, 67W, and 120W fast charging, respectively. The Note 12 lineup runs on MIUI 13-based Android 12 and has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
According to a report by a South Korean publication, The Elec, Apple has started developing a 20-inch foldable device. This device is likely to end up as a future MacBook Pro. The report also mentions a smaller, foldable iPad.
The 20-inch foldable device will offer a screen size of 20.25 inches when unfolded. When folded, it will offer a 15.3-inch screen size. Since it is in a very early stage of development, there is no information on whether it will come with a physical keyboard. A report that surfaced earlier this year claimed that the 20-inch foldable will have a touchscreen keyboard. Apple’s 10-inch foldable device, which is expected to eventually replace the iPad Mini lineup.
It seems that it will take a couple of years for these Apple foldables to be available for purchase on the market. According to the report, Apple will only release foldable devices after incorporating OLED panels into its devices.
At present, the iPhone and Watch are the only Apple devices that offer OLED screens. The report states that the OLED iPad will arrive in 2024. It will come in 11-inch and 12.9-inch screen sizes. LG Display and Samsung Display will be developing OLED panels for this device. It is said that the foldable panels for Apple’s foldables will also be supplied by South Korean display manufacturers.
While the OLED iPad is likely to arrive in 2024, the OLED MacBook, which was previously said to launch in 2025, is now expected to debut in 2026. As far as the Apple foldables are concerned, the 10-inch device is reportedly aimed for launch in 2025, while the 20-inch model may arrive in 2027.
The report says that there isn’t much chance that Apple will make a foldable iPhone because folding it wouldn’t bring any significant advantages.
After delaying the launch of its flagship smartphones, Xiaomi has confirmed that the Xiaomi 13 series smartphones will be officially launched on 11th December. Along with that, the company is all set to launch a few other products in the market.
Now, just days before the official launch event, the company has teased the Xiaomi Sound Pro smart speaker and has also revealed the upcoming device’s appearance.
The teaser poster shared by the company showcases the design of the Xiaomi Sound Pro, which the company claims will offer flagship-quality sound. The photo shows that the speaker will have a cylindrical body where the upper part of the product has a transparent design with ambient light, which we expect to change based on the music’s rhythm.
Xiaomi has already started taking reservations for the Sound Pro smart speaker and will keep it live till 11th December, the launch date for the upcoming product. It will be available for purchase in the Chinese market from 12th December, a day after it gets announced.
The list for the product’s reservation shows that the Black-colored speaker has a gross weight of 3.08 kilograms and will come with support for SBC, AAC audio transmission protocols, 8-ohm impedance, and a 3.5mm AUX port.
There’s a possibility that the company may reveal more information about the device in the coming days through teaser posters. Even if that isn’t the case, it’s not a long wait for the official announcement to take place. Along with the Xiaomi 13 series and Xiaomi Sound Pro, the company will also launch Xiaomi Mini Host and Xiaomi 10G Router on 11th December in the Chinese market.
Last year, Motorola launched the Moto G Play 2021 in the US market. The device debuted as a budget 4G smartphone with entry-level specs paired with a Snapdragon 460 SoC. Now, the brand has launched its successor in the US market, called the Moto G Play 2023. Let’s take a detailed look at this new device.
Moto G Play (2023) specs & features
The new Moto G Play (2023) comes with a curved edge design along with a curved back. It has a 6.5-inch IPS TFT LCD display that offers an HD+ (720 x 1600 pixel) resolution along with a 90hz refresh rate. The display also features a punch-hole cutout for the front camera and noticeable bezels with a thick chin.
On the back, it has a triple camera setup with an LCD flash housed inside a rectangular camera island. There is a 16MP main sensor, along with a 2MP macro sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The front camera cutout houses a 5MP sensor. Numerous AI-enabled camera features, like Auto Smile Capture, Smart Composition, and Dual Capture, are offered on the smartphone.
Under the hood, the Moto G Play (2023) is powered by a MediaTek Helio G37 chipset, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage that can be expanded via the microSD slot. The phone runs Android 12 and comes with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 10W charging. A 3.5mm headphone jack, a fingerprint scanner mounted on the back, and an IP52 water-repellent construction are additional noteworthy features.
Pricing & availbility
Both in the US and Canada, the Moto G Play (2023) costs $169.99. Also, it will debut on January 12, 2023, the same day in both nations. You may purchase the phone at Motorola.com, Amazon, or Best Buy if you live in the US. In contrast, Canadians will have to visit Motorola.ca to purchase the device.
It’s been quite some time since the Android 13 operating system was announced, and manufacturers are now updating their devices to the latest version of the Android OS. Now, ASUS has joined the list of brands that have released the new update for their devices.
As promised earlier, ASUS has now started rolling out the new Android 13 update to its compact flagship smartphone ASUS Zenfone 9. The official changelog includes adjustments, enhancements, tweaks, add-ons, and new features.
Earlier, ASUS had announced its Android 13 rollout roadmap, which includes Zenfone 9 and Zenfone 8 series receiving the new update in December 2022 and January 2023, respectively. The company has also promised Android 13 for ROG Phone 6D, 6D Ultimate, ROG Phone 6, and 6 Pro in the first quarter of 2023, while the ROG Phone 5 and 5s series will get the update in Q2 2023.
ASUS Zenfone 9 features a 5.9-inch SAMOLED display with a Full HD+ screen resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rate with 445PPI pixel density, HDR10+ support, and a 112-percent DCI-P3 color gamut.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, coupled with up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.
In the camera department, there’s a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor coupled with a 2-megapixel Sony IMX363 ultra-wide sensor with 113 degrees field of view. On the front side, there’s a 12-megapixel Sony IMX663 snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The IP68-rated water and dust-resistant smartphone is powered by a 4,300mAh battery and has 30W fast charging support. The company claims that the battery can be charged from zero to 50 percent in under 30 minutes.
The Anbernic RG35XX gaming handheld has been showcased in an unboxing video. The new gaming handheld comes with a design reminiscent of the iconic Game Boy. It has a 3.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 640 x 480p. It comes with the same 4:3 aspect ratio as its predecessors and the ARM Cortex A9-based processor. Anbernic has continued to grow in its collection of retro-styled gaming devices.
The new Anbernic gaming handheld device is an update to the RG300 handheld. The unboxing video shows off a variety of games available on the console. The device will be available in three color options namely, Transparent White, Gray, and Transparent Purple. It has a 2,100mAh battery that can deliver up to 5 hours of gaming on a single charge. The gaming console also has 256MB built-in storage and two MicroSD card slots.
You can use the RG35XX console to play other games via its USB-C and HDMI out ports. The gadget will rely on Linux for its software system architecture and it weighs 165g. The RG35XX has two pairs of triggers at its back, as well as the option of turning it vertically for shooting games. It however does not have a pair of analog joysticks so lacks the DualShock capability.
The RG35XX gaming handheld is a budget console and its processor is less powerful than some of its predecessors. The Anbernic RG35XX will be released on the Chinese company’s website on December 9 for $50.
There are speculations surrounding the capability of the new gaming handheld. In terms of its specs, the RG35XX could be viewed as a PS1 emulator at most. It is speculated that the Anbernic RG35XX will debut in 2023.
A couple of weeks back, Honor hosted a launch event where the company launched a bunch of smartphones, including the Honor 80 SE. It was announced as the most affordable device in the Honor 80 lineup that already has Honor 80 and 80 Pro.
Now, the Honor 80 SE smartphone is available for purchase in the Chinese market. The device goes on sale for the first time in China today for a starting price of 2,399 yuan, which is approximately $345.
The base model with 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage is priced at 2,399 yuan (~$345), while the other model that packs 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage costs 2,699 yuan (~$388). It is offered in four color options — Moonlight Crystal, Iceland Fantasy, Cherry Pink Coral, and Bright Black.
Coming to the specifications, the Honor 80 SE features a 6.67-inch curved OLED Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 and a 120Hz refresh rate. The 10-bit centered punch-hole panel has a 20:9 aspect ratio and supports 1920Hz PWM dimming.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset. In the camera department, there’s a triple camera setup on the back that includes a 64MP primary sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. On the front side, it features a 32MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The phone comes with support for Hi-Res Audio along with the standard set of connectivity features. The device runs the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MagicOS 7.0 custom interface. It is powered by a 4,600mAh battery and supports 66W fast charging.
Last week, Infinix debuted a couple of new Hot series smartphones in India called the Infinix Hot 20 Play and the Infinix Hot 20 5G. Out of these two devices, the Hot 20 Play was made available for purchase on December 6th, and now the Infinix Hot 20 5G will also go on its first sale today via Flipkart. Let’s take a look at its pricing and specifications.
Infinix Hot 20 5G
Infinix Hot 20 5G pricing & availability
The Infinix Hot 20 will go on sale today at 12 noon in India exclusively via Flipkart. The smartphone comes in a single 4GB + 64GB configuration which costs Rs 11,999. There are three color options available for the device – Blaster Green, Racing Black, and Space Blue.
Regarding offers, those who use a Federal Bank debit card can instantly save up to 10%, while those who use a Flipkart Axis Bank Card are eligible for a 5% cashback on their purchase.
Infinix Hot 20 5G specs
The Infinix Hot 20 5G has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD waterdrop notch display with an FHD+ resolution, a refresh rate of 120Hz, and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. The phone runs Android 12 OS with the XOS 10 6.0 UI on top.
Under the hood, the Infinix Hot 20 5G sports the Dimensity 810 processor, 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging through USB-C. According to the manufacturer, a single charge will power the phone for up to three days. It comes with 3 GB of expanded RAM and 64 GB of native storage. The phone comes with other features like support for 12 5G bands, dual stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm headphone connector.
The front of the Hot 20 5G includes an 8-megapixel camera with LED flash assistance. Its rear shell features a 50-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.6 aperture, a depth sensor, and a dual-LED flash. It provides photography capabilities like short-video mode, super nightscape, portrait mode, and eye-tracking.
The Vivo Y35 5G has gone official in China. In August, the company introduced the 4G version of the Vivo Y35, featuring the Snapdragon 680 chipset, in some Asian markets. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and price of the 5G variant of the Vivo Y35.
Vivo Y35 5G specifications and features
The Vivo Y35 5G houses a 6.51-inch IPS LCD display with a teardrop notch. It offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 1500:1 contrast ratio, 269 ppi pixel density, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a touch sampling rate of 120Hz. As per the official listing of the phone, the device offers a screen space of 88.99 percent.
Vivo Y35 5G
The Y35 5G is powered by the Dimensity 700 chipset and comes in 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB LPDDR4x RAM variants. All three models offer 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging. The Y35 5G comes preloaded with Android 13 OS and OriginOS Ocean UI. For additional storage, it has a microSD card slot.
On the front, the Vivo Y35 5G has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Its back panel has a 13-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and an LED flash. On the connectivity front, the Y35 5G offers features like dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
Vivo Y35 5G price and availability
In China, the 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant of the Vivo Y35 5G costs 1,199 Yuan (~$172). The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions of the device are priced at 1,399 Yuan (~$201) and 1,499 Yuan (~$215), respectively. It comes in black, blue, and gold. There is no information on whether the Y35 will be released in global markets.
The Arduboy Mini gaming handheld with a 0.96-inch OLED screen and 300+ games is now on Kickstarter. The crowdfunding campaign will run until January 4, 2023, with a minimum target of $30,000.
The Arduboy Mini is a compact gaming handheld that can comfortably sit inside a wallet. It was announced three years ago while its predecessor the Arduboy FX was released this year after a 7-year wait. The company says the new device presents an unparalleled minimalist gaming experience for users.
If the target is met, the Arduboy Mini could arrive around mid-2023. The compact gaming handheld runs the Arduino system and it is compatible with all software developed for its predecessor. It is powered by the 16MHz Atmega 3244 processor with 16MB of flash storage. The 8-bit gaming handheld will not ship with a battery, case, or speaker but it features USB-C charging. It is available in standard and Graffiti colorways and is priced at $129.
So far, the Kickstarter campaign for the Arduboy Mini has gotten up to $18,000 pledged by about 300 backers. Backers will only be charged if the project meets its funding goal by the January 4 deadline. If the campaign reaches 3x its funding goal, custom color circuit boards will be unlocked.
Apart from the pre-installed 300+ games, you can also learn C++ coding and make your own games with help from online tutorials. The Arduboy FX Mod-Chip is available for pre-order and this will upgrade the device to the latest configuration.
The Arduboy Mini gaming handheld is more affordable and could be very useful in programming lessons via C++. The Arduboy online community also provides support and resources including more than a dozen educational tutorials. The games on the Arduboy Mini are open source and we expect the Kickstarter campaign to be highly successful.
Xiaomi has added the 86-inch version of the TV EA Pro series in China. The new Xiaomi TV EA Pro 86-inch offers the high-end of a very flexible lineup of TVs. It adopts a metal body design together with a full-screen design. Indeed, it has a 97.3% screen ratio and delivers a 4K resolution for an immersive experience.
The Mi TV EA Pro 86 features an adjustable display that can be gradually adjusted until it reaches the quasi-professional display standard of AE3. This means that the TV is capable of outputting clear and sharp original images. Its advanced image quality adjustment technology was developed in-house. It deeply optimizes the image performance from system to hardware configuration. The specific enhancements provide clarity, color, and life-like images with vivid colors.
The new Xiaomi Mi TV also supports MEMC motion compensation for an optimized picture in real-time. It uses an intelligent algorithm to upgrade to a high frame rate for a more immersive view of the picture. It will effectively capture high-octane actions whether on the field or on the race track and other high-speed scenarios. The TV has the MT9638 chip which is capable of 4K HDR decoding with clearer image layers, brightness, and clarity. It offers 2GB of memory and 16GB of local storage, as well as support dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivities.
The Xiaomi Mi TV EA’s original price is 6,999 yuan ($1,004). It requires a deposit of 100 yuan ($14) which will subsequently be converted to a discount that yields a 5,999 yuan ($861) price tag. The other models in the Mi TV EA Pro series are the 55-, 65-, and 75-inch models. Global availability and pricing details of the Mi TV EA Pro 86 should roll in subsequently.
Ahead of its December 11 launch event, Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun has announced the Mi 13 Pro Wilderness Green Extreme Package. The package consists of the smartphone itself with 512GB of storage, the Buds 4 earbuds, and the Watch S2. The package also contains a travel plain leather protective case while the Buds 4 has noise-canceling capabilities. The package also includes the premium Mi Watch S2.
The Mi 13 Pro smartphone comes with 12GB RAM together with 512GB of storage. The Mi Watch S2 in the package also includes the Wilderness Green Leather Strap. The Mi 13 series also features a white colorway option and YuanShan Blue, using the wear-resistant nano-skin which is also dirt-resistant. Overall the packages look and feel both good, with Xiaomi also releasing images of the glazed ceramics and nano-crystalline technologies featured in the Mi 13 Pro.
The Xiaomi Mi 13 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, with LPDDR5X memory and UFS 4.0 flash memory. The models in the Mi 13 lineup are equipped with the Leica 75mm humanistic, large-aperture telephoto lens. The Mi 13 sports a 2.5D front design and a four-curved surface at the back. It has a width of 71.5mm and Lei Jun says it is surprisingly comfortable to hold. It is also equipped with a 4642 square millimeter VC liquid cooling mechanism. With the highest level of dustproof and waterproof protection (IP68), the Mi 13 is well-protected.
The Xiaomi 13 series and MIUI 14 new product launch event on December 11 will see the official unveiling of the products. With a few days to the unveiling, expectations are high about the premium Mi 13 series. Xiaomi expects the new products to have a great reception in the market. Pricing and global availability information will be provided at the launch event.
A few weeks ago, OPPO launched a new flagship from the Reno series: the OPPO Reno9 Pro Plus. With its very advanced hardware department, it is one of the most powerful phones you can currently find on the market. Yet it does not belong to the most expensive price range. However, it is not the only choice in its price range, as there is another handset from OPPO’s sub-brand which may fit your needs if you are looking for it: the OnePlus Ace Pro, also known in the global market as the OnePlus 10T. If you are a gamer or a power user, you will like these phones very much but it may also be hard for you to choose. That is why we decided to publish this comparison between the main specifications of the OnePlus Ace Pro (or 10T) and the OPPO Reno9 Pro Plus.
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY
4800 mAh, fast charging 150W
4700 mAh, Fast Charging 80W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM
5G, dual SIM
Design
Well, if your goal is to obtain the most impressive design you can buy, then there is no doubt: you should go for the OPPO Reno9 Pro Plus without thinking twice. It is built with a glass back and an aluminum frame, and it has a very innovative look, with an elegant camera module sporting the same color as the rest of the rear side, as well as a curved screen at the sides with a punch hole placed centrally. The OnePlus Ace Pro is pretty good with its glass back, but it is not among the most beautiful phones out there. Further, the OPPO is a lot thinner and lighter, with a thickness of just 8 mm and a weight of 192 grams (against 8.8 mm and 203 grams of its rival). So, as we already said, Reno is undoubtedly the most beautiful.
Display
It looks like the OnePlus Ace Pro and the OPPO Reno9 Pro Plus are equipped with the same display panel because the specifications are the same. The only difference between these two displays is the curvature present at the sides of the OPPO Reno9 Pro Plus, but for the rest, they are identical. We are talking about an AMOLED panel able to show up to one billion colors and sporting a diagonal of 6.7 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, a peak brightness of 800 nits, and an in-display fingerprint reader. Both phones come with stereo speakers too. So, if you are trying to evaluate these two devices, focus on the other specifications.
Specs & Software
At first glance, the hardware departments of these phones look the same. They are both powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform by Qualcomm built with a 4 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex X2 CPU, three Cortex A710 CPUs, four Cortex A510 CPUs, and an Adreno 730 GPU. In their most expensive configurations, there are 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. The difference is the clock frequency of the processor: the OPPO Reno9 Pro Plus has an underclocked CPU, with a max frequency of 3 GHz, while the OnePlus Ace Pro has the standard frequency of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, so 3.19 GHz. This means you should get slightly better performance with the OnePlus Ace Pro. On the other hand, the OPPO Reno9 Pro Plus ships with Android 13 out of the box instead of Android 12, and we think this detail is more important.
Camera
The camera setup of the OPPO Reno9 Pro Plus is superior. Even though the resolutions are the same, the main sensors are different. The OPPO Reno9 Pro+ is equipped with the new Sony IMX890 50 MP sensor with OIS, while the OnePlus Ace Pro still uses the Sony IMX766. Further, Reno is supported by the MariSilicon X proprietary NPU, while its rival is not.
The OnePlus Ace Pro packs a slightly bigger battery, with a capacity of 4800 mAh. Further, it charges quicker thanks to 150W fast charging.
Price
The starting price of the OnePlus Ace Pro in China roughly translates into €500/$527, while you need about $650/€617 in order to purchase the OPPO Reno9 Pro Plus. The latter is a superior phone due to a better camera setup and a better design, but the OnePlus has a superior chipset, a slightly bigger battery, and faster charging. Which one would you pick?
Chinese tech company ZTE was once a force to reckon with in the smartphone market until it was hit by the US sanctions alongside Huawei. The company has continued to make efforts to return to its glory days in the smartphone industry. In recent times, the company seems to be on a release spree as we have seen a number of products released. The models released within the last month include the ZTE K98 tablet, the Axon 40 Ultra Aerospace Edition, the ZTE Yuanhang 40 Pro Plus Starry Sky Edition, and the Libero 5G III. And now, the ZTE Blade V41 Vita has now been quietly released for the global market.
The Blade V41 Ultra looks like a successor to the Blade V40 Vita that was unveiled earlier this year packing a massive 6000mAh battery and powered by a Unisoc chipset. The new model comes with several upgrades over its predecessor. The Blade V41 Vita comes with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD with an FHD+ resolution. The display also brings support for a 90Hz refresh rate.
In terms of design, the device packs a waterdrop notch design at the front which houses an 8-megapixel camera for selfies. The back panel houses a triple camera but the arrangement of the sensors is where things get interesting. The device has two large circular modules nested at the top left corner of the back panel. While the module at the top houses the 50-megapixel main shooter, the second module houses two sensors – a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor.
As for the specs, the ZTE Blade V41 Ultra is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset paired with 6GB RAM while there is 128GB storage onboard. The device crams a 4,500 mAh battery with 22.5W charging. Providing the interface is an Android 12-based custom MyOS 12.
The Blade V41 Vita is priced at $340 and is presently available on AliExpress. The phone comes in a sole Starry Black color.
With the Honor Pad V7 Pro having debuted last year, we’re due for a successor. The Chinese OEM recently confirmed the new Honor Pad V8 Pro is in the works and will debut in December. While we wait for a launch date, the tablet has visited China’s 3C certification site, which reveals 33W charging support and hints at an imminent launch. Let’s have a look at the details.
An Honor tablet bearing the model number ROD-W09 has surfaced on China’s 3C certification site. This device is believed to be the latest Honor Pad V8 Pro. The listing further suggests that this tablet will come with 33W fast charging support. Apart from this, there are no specifics known about the tablet yet.
Honor recently revealed the design of the upcoming tablet through a teaser video. The new tablet will come with a narrow frame design with a high screen-to-body ratio. It will have a front-facing camera in the middle of the side frame. On the back, the device will sport a cylindrical camera module, featuring a single camera and an LED flash.
The teaser also hints that the Honor Pad V8 Pro will be available in at least two colors—Blue and Orange. Further, it will arrive with a stylus and keyboard. Honor has also confirmed that the tablet runs the latest MagicOS 7.0, which carries significant upgrades and new features. The software is claimed to enable seamless collaboration across devices.
The company is yet to disclose the specifications and pricing of the forthcoming device. Also, the exact launch date of the Honor Pad V8 Pro is still under wraps. We can expect an official confirmation in the near future. Stick around for the updates.
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