Infinix quietly launched the Infinix Zero 5G 2023 in the global market last month. It debuted as the world’s first Dimensity 1080-chipset powered smartphone. However, at that time, the company did not confirm the price or availability of the device. The price of the Infinix Zero 5G 2023 has now been confirmed by the Hong Kong-based company.
Infinix Zero 5G 2023 specifications
The Infinix Zero 5G 2023 houses a 6.78-inch IPS LCD panel with a punch-hole design. It delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. On the front, it has a 16-megapixel selfie camera.
The Zero 5G 2023’s rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel primary camera. It is paired with a 2-megapixel macro module, a 2-megapixel camera for depth sensing, and a quad-LED flash. Some of the photography features available on the Zero 5G 2023 include Super Night Mode, Night Filter, 960s slow-motion video shooting, Sky Remap editing, and more. In comparison, the Dimensity 900-powered Infinix Zero 5G from last year offered a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel telephoto camera, and a 2-megapixel camera.
Under the hood, the Zero 5G 2023 features Dimensity 1080 SoC, 8 GB of RAM, up to 5 GB of extended RAM, and 256 GB of internal storage. It runs on the XOS 12 flavored Android 13 OS. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 33W fast charging. For security, it features a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
Infinix Zero 5G 2023 price and availability
The Infinix Zero 5G 2023 is priced at $239. As far as availability is concerned, the company claimed that it will vary based on region. It comes in shades like Submarine Black, Pearly White, and Coral Orange.
The Vivo X90 Series is official and it contains the first phones with the latest flagship processors by Qualcomm and Mediatek. It is composed of three variants: the Vivo X90, the Vivo X90 Pro, and the Vivo X90 Pro Plus, all with amazing flagship-class specifications. Despite being all flagships, they are placed in different price ranges and a lot of people are wondering which one to choose based on their actual needs. Well, this article will help you if you are one of them. Here, you will read a comparison between the main specifications of the Vivo X90, the Vivo X90 Pro, and the Vivo X90 Pro Plus which will highlight the differences between them.
Vivo X90 vs Vivo X90 Pro vs Vivo X90 Pro Plus
Vivo X90
Vivo X90 Pro
Vivo X90 Pro+
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
164.1 x 74.4 x 8.5 mm,
196 g
164.1 x 74.4 x 8.5 mm,
215 g
164.4 x 75.3 x 9.7 mm,
221 g
DISPLAY
6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels (1.5K), AMOLED
6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels (1.5K), AMOLED
6.78 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED
The designs of these three phones are almost the same, there are just a few small differences such as the position of the camera module. They are available in the Chinese market in color options made of different materials, including glass and eco leather. There is an important difference in the build quality, as the Pro variants come with the IP68 certification making them waterproof, while the vanilla version has the IP64 certification and it is only splash resistant. Another important difference is the fact that the vanilla version is thinner and lighter than the Pro ones, but the difference in thickness and weight is not huge.
Display
The Vivo X90 Pro Plus is equipped with the best display. We are talking about an AMOLED panel able to show up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 6.78 inches, a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, the LTPO 4 technology enabling an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, Dolby Vision support, HDR10+ certification, and a peak brightness of 1,800 nits. The Vivo X90 and the X90 Pro have the same display, which is inferior to the one found on the Pro Plus variant. It is an AMOLED panel with one billion colors, a diagonal of 6.78 inches, an 1.5 K resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate without the LTPO technology, HDR10+ certification, and a peak brightness of 1,300 nits.
Specs & Software
In terms of hardware, these three devices are more or less at the same level. The Vivo X90 and the Pro variant are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 mobile platform built with a 4 nm production process and running at a max frequency of 3.05 GHz. Alongside the latest flagship chipset by Mediatek, there are up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage. With the Vivo X90 Pro Plus, you get an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset built at 4 nm and running at a max frequency of 3.2 GHz: it is currently the best processor by Qualcomm and it is at the same level as the Dimensity 9200. The highest-end memory configuration is the same, with 12 GB RAM and 512 GB of UFS 4 storage. All the phones run Android 13 with either Funtouch OS or Origin OS depending on the region.
Camera
The Vivo X90 Pro Plus comes with the best camera, including a 50.3 MP main sensor, a 64 MP periscope camera, a 50 MP telephoto lens, and a 48 MP ultrawide shooter. The X90 Pro takes the silver medal with a 50.3 MP main camera, a 50 MP telephoto lens, and a 12 MP ultrawide shooter. The vanilla version is the worst with a 50 + 12 + 12 MP triple camera including a telephoto sensor and an ultrawide lens.
The vanilla Vivo X90 has the biggest battery and the fastest charging tech but, unlike the other variants, it lacks wireless charging.
Price
Vivo X90 starts from about €500/$526, the Pro starts from €700/$737 and the Pro Plus from €900/$947. Now that you know all the differences, which one would you pick?
Vivo X90 vs Vivo X90 Pro vs Vivo X90 Pro Plus: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi has revealed that the sales volume of the MIJIA Smart Clothes Dryer has exceeded one million units since the product was first launched in 2020. This theoretically translates into providing convenient drying spaces for about 10,000 tons or 10 million pieces of clothes every day.
Xiaomi first released the MIJIA Smart Clothes Dryer in April 2020 under crowdfunding. This marked the entry of the tech giant into the smart clothes dryer sector even though similar products have been launched on the Youpin platform from eco-chain partners like Viomi.
The company improved on the original product when in December 2021 it launched the drying model of the MIJIA Smart Clothes Dryer which is capable of drying up to 10 pieces of clothes at the same time within 1 hour (lightweight clothes).
In September 2022, the MIJIA Smart Clothes Dryer Pro was released with a crowdfunding price of 1199 yuan. It adopts an ultra-thin body design and supports embedded and hidden installation. After the drying rod is retracted, it can be completely hidden inside the ceiling without blocking the sun or the window. In addition, the MIJIA smart clothes dryer can be lowered, stopped, and retracted with just a light push. Thus, it will stop if it encounters an obstacle.
The models come with a wireless remote control which can be used to remotely lift and lower the rack as well as turn on the light in the dryer. The products can also be controlled using the MIJIA app smart control and XiaoAI voice control.
The Xiaomi Smart Clothes Dryer is presently not officially sold outside CHina but it is one of the numerous MIJIA products that we hope Xiaomi will release for the global market sometime soon.
GOKKCL has unveiled the GOKKCL 2000 and GOKKCL 1200 portable power stations. The new power stations are capable of delivering up to 2000kW of power and both feature several power outlets. The range includes USB-A, USB-C, and AC.
The models are rated to deliver 1200W and 2000W power respectively. They can provide power to multiple devices and weigh 12.5kg/22kg. The GOKKCL 1200 has a 960Wh battery while the bigger power station has a 1,997Wh LiFeP04 battery To put the devices in perspective, the bigger model can charge a 65W refrigerator for 30 hours and a 50Wh laptop 39 times. The charging cycle of the power stations is about 3,000 and can be fully recharged in two hours via a wall outlet.
The new GOKKCL power stations can be charged via a 400W solar panel with the built-in LCD providing charging parameters at any time. The bigger model has dimensions of 386 x 275 x 306mm while the smaller model is 386 x 225 x 317mm in dimension.
The products will retail in the United States for $899 and $1,399 respectively. The Kickstarter campaign for the GOKKCL power stations is ongoing and backers will need to pledge HK$ 4,255 (~$545) for the GOKKCL 1200 and HK$6,425 (~$824) for the GOKKCL 2000. The new GOKKCL power stations will ship out of Hong Kong to the United States next month. Global availability of the devices is guaranteed, but shipping costs and delivery dates may vary.
Xiaomi Smart Door Lock E10, the brand’s cheapest smart door lock has been launched in China and is now available for pre-order. The Smart Door Lock E10 will be on pre-sale until December 7 when full sales will commence. The smart door lock integrates a smart doorbell that sounds from the inner and outer panels.
The Xiaomi Smart Door Lock E10 has a three-proof smart lock body with an in-built clutch. Its in-line C-level lock cylinder runs through the lock body structure for enhanced safety. It can effectively prevent external force from opening the door even after removing the outer panel. There are several options through which to open the lock. It includes fingerprint, passwords, cycle/ one-time passwords, NFC, Bluetooth keys, Xiaomi watches, and Xiaomi bracelets. Xiaomi says the efficiency rate of the fingerprint sensor is 99%.
The Xiaomi Smart Door Lock E10 supports the MIJIA app and Xiaomi’s smart ecological linkage. It can connect via Bluetooth to various devices on the Xiaomi smart home ecosystem. You can enable the smart lights, curtains, etc to be turned on immediately after you unlock the door. The arm button turns off the smart home appliances when pressed. Four AAA batteries deliver up to 1 year of activity for the smart lock. When the batteries are flat, the device can be directly connected via USB-C for emergency unlocking of the door.
The Xiaomi Smart DoorLock E10 is open for pre-orders on Jingdong for 799 yuan (~$113). It will officially enter the market on December 7.
In India, Simple Energy will start producing in the first week of January 2023. Beginning on January 19th, 2023, the Simple Vision 1.0 plant will start producing its Simple One premium electric scooter in India. The recently built Simple Energy facility is more than 2 lakh square feet in size, and it is stated that the hub can generate up to 1 lakh electric scooters annually. The brand spent more than 100 crores to establish the manufacturing facility.
“We are officially moving from planning to execution, prototype to production, and dreams to reality,” stated Suhash Rajkumar, founder and CEO of Simple Energy. The company also plans to increase the size of its manufacturing facility, which would be located in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, and have a 1.25 lakh unit annual production capacity. The firm has announced that it will begin operations in January at its brand-new facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu.
The work is currently evolving into Simple Concept 1.0, a more expansive vision. We anticipate introducing top-quality electric vehicles that will accelerate and simplify the transition to green mobility thanks to improved engineering on Simple One and rigorous R&D. The manufacturing journey will begin in January 2023, and we look forward to it, said Suhas Rajkumar, founder and CEO of Simple Energy.
The Simple One electric scooter is the company’s first EV product and will compete with the Ather 450X, the Ola S1 series, and other models. The e-scooter is equipped with a 4.8kWh battery pack and a 4.5kW electric motor with a peak torque rating of 72Nm. The powertrain can propel the e-scooter to a top speed of 105kmph and provide a claimed range of 236 kilometres on a single charge.
Xiaomi has unveiled the MIJIA Wireless Vacuum Cleaner 2 Slim in China. The latest MIJIA vacuum cleaner delivers 100,000 revolutions per minute and can operate for 45 minutes on a single charge. The Xiaomi MIJIA Vacuum Cleaner 2 Slim is now on pre-sale till December 12 when it is fully released.
The new vacuum cleaner has a gun-shaped design and has better air intake due to its design. Its suction efficiency is also improved and optimized energy consumption. Its high-speed motor can reach 100,000 rpm while the brushless motor delivers cleaning efficiently. It uses a 7-cone cyclone separation design for efficient separation of dust and airflow. It has a five-stage filtration mechanism with 99.97% effectiveness in separating fine dust particles.
The MIJIA Wireless Vacuum Clearer 2 Slim is equipped with 1+3 brush head combinations to cater to different cleaning tasks. It has an electric soft velvet floor brush, mice removal brush head, and crevice suction head brush. The vacuum cleaner can also be towed by a wet tow water tank. There are five Lithium-ion batteries in the gadget that helps to deliver 45 minutes of operation for the device.
The new MIJIA wireless vacuum cleaner can be pre-ordered from the e-commerce site Jingdong. It will be released to the Chinese market on December 12. The impressive 100k rpm of the device stands it out among its competitors. There are no global availability details for the device yet.
Today, Asus India unveiled six new laptops from its premium ExpertBook series: the B5, B7, B2, B3, and 12th Generation B9 & B1. The new laptops, according to the manufacturer, were created with the needs of workstations and convertibles for hybrid working in mind. These laptops are allegedly optimized for increased productivity and offer a rich and satisfying user experience.
The laptops have a built-in fingerprint reader, an IR camera for face authentication, a physical webcam cover for immediate privacy, and a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip for data security.
ExpertBook B5 series (B5402CBA & B5402FBA)
The Intel 12th Gen CoreTM i7 P-series 28W processor, Thunderbolt 4, Iris Xe graphics, up to 40 GB of quick DDR5 RAM, and support for Wi-Fi 6 are all included in the ExpertBook B5 and B5 Flip. The 14-inch Full-HD screen on the ExpertBook B5 and B5 Flip has an anti-glare coating. The B5 Flip has a touch-enabled display and a stepless convertible hinge technology. Additionally, it features pen input with a garaged stylus, which the manufacturer claims can operate for 45 minutes on a single 15-second charge.
Built-in noise-canceling microphones and a numeric keypad with LED illumination are features shared by the B5 and B5 Flip. The keyboard is also designed to withstand common spills and splashes. Compatibility for Thunderbolt 4 via next-generation USB 4 interface, 40 Gbps data transfer speeds, triple 4K display output, fast charging, as well as a microSD card reader, Ethernet port, USB Type-A, and an HDMI output, are all included in the connectivity options. Additionally, a full-size metal RJ-45 Ethernet port is built-in.
ExpertBook B7 Flip (B7402FBA)
The B7 Flip is a 5G-enabled laptop with the latest 12th-generation Intel Core i7 28-watt P-series processor. It also gets Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 as additional connectivity options.
The laptop has a 14-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) anti-glare touchscreen with a 16:10 aspect ratio and the first Private View display technology from the firm, which allows for a restricted 45-degree field of view to shield your screen privacy from prying eyes.
The ASUS Pen is included with the B7 Flip, which has a 360-degree hinge. To ensure maximum endurance, the anti-glare touchscreen includes Corning glass protection on top.
The ExpertBook B2 is available with a flip or clamshell design and a 14-inch or 15.6-inch display. The 12th Generation Intel Core vPro processors in the ExpertBook B2’s clamshell case are coupled with two SO-DIMM slots for a total of 64 GB of DDR4 3200 MHz memory.
A backlit keyboard with the ergonomic ASUS SensePoint pointing nub, an IR HD webcam with face recognition, a smart card reader, and a hardware TMP 2.0 chip are among the available hardware features. Only ExpertBook B2 (B2402CBA / B2502CBA) is equipped with an HD IR webcam.
ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FBA)
The ExpertBook B3 Flip features a 14-inch screen with TÜV Rheinland certification for minimal blue-light emissions for improved eye care, an up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, a full range of extendable storage and I/O ports, and other features.
With an optional garaged stylus, it may be utilized in tablet mode with a 360-degree, any-position hinge for studying and taking notes. The keyboard is reinforced with an internal bracket and has a water-resistant covering that can withstand liquid spills of up to 400 cc without being damaged.
Additionally, it has a physical webcam shield on the B3 Flip and two-way AI noise-canceling technology that makes use of advanced machine learning algorithms and 3D noise reduction (3DNR).
ExpertBook B9 (9400CBA)
The 12th generation Intel Core i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics and 32 GB LPDDR5 5200 MHz memory power the ExpertBook B9 (B9400) devices. It has storage up to twin 2 TB SSDs and Intel Wi-Fi 6. As well as a webcam for video calls, an infrared camera, and a smart proximity sensor for quick biometric face login, the laptop has a 14-inch NanoEdge display. In order to increase security, it also provides an optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip for storing passwords and encryption keys.
The device has a fast-charging 66 Wh battery that, according to the manufacturer, can charge up to 60% of its maximum capacity in just 49 minutes. Up to four 360-degree far-field microphones and Harman Kardon tuned speakers are additional features of the ExpertBook B9. It has an integrated light bar that illuminates the interaction and is compatible with Amazon Alexa. Furthermore, it has the unique ASUS NumberPad 2.0.
ExpertBook B14 (B1400CBA)
A 12th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, up to 48 GB of RAM, support for hybrid SSD + HDD storage, coupled with a 1 TB Gen 4 SSD and a 2 TB HDD, have all been added to the ExpertBook B1400. The ExpertBook B1400 has an 84% screen-to-body ratio and weighs 1.45 kg. Its extensive I/O includes Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 2.0, HDMI, LAN, microSD, and an audio combo connection. It also has USB 2.0.
Additional features for increasing productivity include DisplayPort connectivity through USB-C, HDMI, and vintage VGA D-Sub — as well as the ability to connect up to two external 4K UHD displays. For increased security, it has a power-key fingerprint sensor, a protected webcam, and TPM 2.0.
Oppo has been doing quite an impressive job of updating its smartphones to Android 13. Last month, the Chinese OEM rolled out both stable and beta builds of ColorOS 13 (Oppo’s latest Android skin) to a host of its devices. Now, the company has announced the ColorOS 13 based Android 13 December update plan for the global market.
Oppo took to Twitter to announce December’s rollout plan for ColorOS 13. The company will be rolling out stable and beta builds of the software to a large number of smartphones this month. But do note that this timeline is an estimate, and specific models in some countries may experience unforeseen delays. In addition, carrier-exclusive models are subject to update schedules determined by the carriers.
The flagship Find X5 and Find X3 series are already receiving stable ColorOS 13 updates in some regions. The Reno 8 Pro and Reno 8 are also reported to be receiving the latest software. This month, the update will be extended to older Reno as well as Find X series smartphones. A sizable number of budget and mid-range smartphones will also be updated. Here’s the complete list:
ColorOS 13 Stable Update Timeline December 2022
Ongoing
Oppo Find X5 Pro
Oppo Find X5
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Oppo Reno8 Pro
Oppo Reno8
Oppo Reno7
Oppo Reno7 Z 5G
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
Oppo F21 Pro
Oppo K10 5G
Oppo K10
Oppo A96
Oppo A77
Oppo A76
From December 15
Oppo Find X3 Lite (France)
Oppo Reno7 5G (India)
Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G (Indonesia, Saudi Arabia)
Oppo Reno6 5G (India)
Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G (Saudi Arabia)
Oppo Reno5 5G (Indonesia)
From December 21
Oppo Find X3 Neo (France)
From December 28
Oppo Reno6 Z (Thailand)
Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G (India, Pakistan)
Oppo Reno5 Z (UAE)
Oppo F19 Pro+ 5G (India)
From December 29
Oppo Find X5 Lite (France)
Oppo A74 5G (India, Indonesia)
ColorOS 13 Beta Update Timeline December 2022
Ongoing
Oppo Find X2 Pro
Oppo Find X2
Oppo Reno8
Oppo Reno7 Pro 5G
Oppo Reno7 5G
Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G
Oppo Reno6 5G
Oppo Reno6 Z
Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G
Oppo F21s Pro
Oppo F19 Pro+ 5G
Oppo A74
From December 9
Oppo Reno8 Z (Thailand)
Oppo F21s Pro 5G (India)
From December 23
Oppo F19s (India)
Oppo F19 (India)
Oppo A95 (Indonesia)
Oppo A77s (India, Indonesia)
Oppo A74 (Indonesia)
Keep an eye out for an OTA notification on the given dates if you own any of the devices listed above. To learn about new features and improvements included in the software, check out our ColorOS 13 review.
The competition in the smartphone market continues at full speed. However, one brand manages to outperform its competitors in almost every market. You guessed it right, Apple is way ahead of its competitors, especially in the premium segment. Moreover, the company maintains this dominance even in markets such as China where domestic brands are very strong. According to latest reports, Apple reaches highest ever monthly market share in China.
One in every four devices sold in China was an iPhone
Apple reached its highest ever monthly market share (25%) in China in October 2022, while becoming the #1 OEM in the country for the second consecutive month, according to Counterpoint Research’s Monthly Market Pulse Service. While the sales for other key OEMs declined in October, Apple grew 21% MoM. In YoY terms, China’s sales declined 15%, while Apple’s sales declined just 4%.
Apple has been reaching new heights in terms of market share in China during the last two years. It reached a record monthly market share in November and December 2020, and in October, November and December 2021. Notably, 2020 was also the year when US sanctions were imposed on Huawei.
Commenting on the market growth in China, Research Director Ethan Qi said, “China’s market has been sluggish due to multiple factors, including macroeconomic pressures and COVID-19 lockdowns hitting consumer sentiment. Overall sales declined 4% MoM. However, Apple managed to defy the market trend. This also shows the resilient nature of the premium segment.
Looking at the trend for the last two years in China, it is evident that Apple has emerged as a clear winner of Huawei’s share in the premium market. It has almost become an undisputed leader in China’s premium segment. The iPhone 14 series has started off well with the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max performing better than the previous generation. The iPhone 13 also continues to do well, as the iPhone 14 offers little differentiation from the iPhone 13.”
The evolution of smartphones is progressing very fast. Every year, performance and camera features are getting better than the predecessor models, but the same cannot be said about the design. For example, Apple has been criticized for using the same design with almost every iPhone. Lastly, an engineer who decided to fix Apple’s shortcomings made a curved iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Curved iPhone 14 Pro Max gain a lot of attention on social media
An engineer using the nickname fix Apple (@lipilipsi) on Twitter made a curved iPhone 14 Pro Max. Fix Apple said that he achieved this result by changing the middle frame of the phone. In the video, the phone looks flawless, and even Dynamic Island stays in place. However, there is no detail about whether the touch screen is working or not.
As you know, Apple doesn’t like their phones tampered with. As you know, Apple does not want their phones to be tampered with and is very sensitive about using original parts. Therefore, there is a possibility that there will be a problem after this process. Still, fix Apple promises to make curved screens to people who want it.
Unfortunately, there is no information about the cost of this process or on which models it is possible. For now, we’ve only seen the iPhone 14 Pro Max. @lipilipsi‘s bio says he’s engineered at Apple and Huawei. Unfortunately, we are unable to verify this information. So be careful if you want a curved iPhone 14.
Apple fans insist on design change
The curved iPhone isn’t the only modified iPhone Apple enthusiasts have made. Recently, a fan in China managed to convert his iPhone into a Galaxy Z Flip-like foldable smartphone. The video of the foldable iPhone showcases different parts of other foldable smartphones with a clamshell design. This fan’s project was a year-long effort, but it is still just a prototype and won’t come close to an actual finished product from a major tech giant.
Samsung is readying a new mid-range smartphone dubbed, Galaxy A14 5G. The handset was recently spotted on the BIS India, NBTC, and Geekbench websites, hinting at a few key specifications. Now, it has appeared on the US FCC website with a 15W adaptor and a 5000mAh battery. The listing suggests the device might debut soon. Let’s look at the available details.
Galaxy A14 5G visited the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website with the model number SM-A146PN (via MySmartPrice). The listing has hinted at some of the specifications of the upcoming smartphone. The device could come with a 15W charging adaptor and a 5000mAh battery with model number WT-S-W1.
Further, FCC reveals that the Galaxy A14 5G will support multiple 5G bands. It is listed with bands n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n40, n41, n77, n78, etc. The smartphone will support dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It will also come with dual-SIM support.
Leaked renders suggest the handset will come with a triple camera and a waterdrop notch. It will look very similar to its predecessor— Galaxy A13. The device is reported to feature a 6.8” LCD with HD+ resolution. It could also have a fingerprint scanner on the side.
The Galaxy A14 5G is expected to launch in two SoC versions. According to reports, the US market will receive the Dimensity 700 chipset, while the rest of the world will have to settle for a mid-range Exynos processor.
The smartphone could pack a 50MP main camera and a 13MP selfie camera. It will likely run One UI 5 – based Android 13 out of the box. Samsung is yet to confirm any details about the device. We should be learning more about it in the coming days.
iQOO has been preparing for the launch of its upcoming iQOO 11 series of smartphones in the global market. Hinting towards the same, an upcoming iQOO 11 device has now been spotted on the NBTC certification ahead of its official launch. The device with the model number I2212 has been spotted on the NBTC certification. The device is said to be no other than the unreleased iQOO 11 device. Unfortunately, the certification doesn’t confirm anything about the smartphone.
China and Malaysia will soon host the launch of iQOO 11. The business has announced that its top-tier smartphone would debut in the two nations on December 2. The iQOO 11 Pro 5G will probably also be released by the company at the same time. The characteristics and features of the vanilla model have already begun to be teased by iQOO prior to the formal launch. The iQOO 11 Pro 5G is covered in relatively little detail. The Pro model has not yet been confirmed by the teasers. The gadget has been discovered on the Bluetooth SIG website in the interim.
It is worth mentioning that the smartphone was previously spotted on the Indian BIS certification as well. This confirms that the brand is surely working on the Indian launch of the devices and we may get to see an official announcement regarding the same in the upcoming weeks. We expect the devices to be launched somewhere around the starting months of 2022 i.e. Jan or Feb. Most probably, the device will launch in the month of Jan itself. However, all of this stands out to be an expectation so you can take the information with a pinch of salt!
Apart from this, there isn’t much else we can say about the next gadget. So, we advise you to hold off until the official announcement. That will put all of our questions to rest and provide comprehensive information about the device.
Vivo recently launched a new budget smartphone in Indonesia, dubbed Vivo Y02. The handset comes with an affordable price tag and features a sleek design with a single rear camera. Vivo has not yet announced the Indian launch of the device, but a popular tipster has claimed it will arrive next week. Let’s have a closer look at the details.
Tipster Paras Guglani claims the entry-level Vivo Y02 will debut in India next week. He revealed the smartphone will be available in a single 3GB+ 32GB storage configuration and will be offered in Orchid Blue and Cosmic Grey color options. In addition, Guglani says Vivo Y02 will be available with Rs. 1000 cashback offer and will be aimed at offline buyers.
If we talk about the specifications of the device, it comes with a massive 6.51-inch IPS LCD along with a waterdrop notch to make room for the selfie camera. The display produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and has an aspect ratio of 20:9. It is powered by an octa-core processor, likely the Helio P22 chip.
As far as cameras are concerned, the Vivo Y02 features a single 8-megapixel camera and an LED flash on the back. At the front, it houses a 5-megapixel camera sensor for selfies and video calls. It comes with 2 GB / 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of onboard storage. The storage can also be expanded with the help of a MicroSD card.
The 4G handset supports dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack. On the software front, it runs Android 12 (Go edition). The handset measures 163.99 x 75.63 x 8.49mm and weighs around 186 grams.
Moving to the pricing, Vivo Y02 costs IDR 1,499,000 (around Rs 7,800) in Indonesia. A previous leak revealed the handset will be priced at Rs 8,449 in India.
The vanilla Redmi Note 12 debuted in China in October alongside the Note 12 Pro series smartphones. It is rumored that the handset will also launch in the global market, although no specific details have been released by the company yet. The Redmi Note 12 might, however, be launching in Malaysia soon as the handset has reportedly been certified by SIRIM. Here are the details.
Tipster Mukul Sharma has spotted the standard Redmi Note 12 5G on Malaysia’s SIRIM (Standard and Industrial Research Institute) certification site with model number 22111317G. The listing suggests the device may launch soon in the country. However, there’s no official word yet.
A previous report suggested the Redmi smartphone could launch in India as a Poco phone but with better specifications. We should learn more details about it in the coming days. In the meantime, let’s check out the specs of the Redmi Note 12.
Redmi Note 12 Specifications
The Redmi Note 12 flaunts a 6.67-inch Samsung AMOLED display with a centered punch-hole. It offers a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. There’s a 4500000:1 contrast ratio, 1200 nits peak brightness level, 4096-level dimming, and a DCI-P3 color gamut.
Under the hood, the phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It runs MIUI 13 based on Android 12, out of the box. For photography, there’s a dual rear camera system comprising a 48-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. At the front, it sports an 8-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls.
The smartphone comes with an IP53 rating, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, an IR blaster, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Connectivity options on the device include dual SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS, and USB Type-C. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.
Alldocube has launched a new tablet in China. The Android-powered device is officially called Alldocube iPlay 50 Pro. As the name suggests, it is the pro variant of the already existing iPlay 50.
The product is run by a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, which is present inside Redmi Pad as well as Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023. Let’s take a look at everything it has to offer.
Alldocube iPlay 50 Pro Specifications
The Alldocube iPlay 50 Pro is built around a 10.4-inch IPS LCD screen. The display sports a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels.
The tablet is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It boots Android 12 without GMS (Google Mobile Services) in China. But when it will release globally like other Alldocube products, it will offer support for GMS.
Further, the device comes with an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front-facing camera, a MicroSD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and dual stereo speakers. Connectivity options on it include dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, LTE (with voice calling), and USB Type-C.
The tablet draws power from a 6,000mAh battery and supports 18W wired charging. Last but not least, it measures 8.4mm in thickness and weighs 466g.
Alldocube iPlay 50 Pro Price and Availability
The Alldocube iPlay 50 Pro arrives in three variants in China, such as Standard, Educational Edition, and Elderly Edition. These versions have different software customizations for the target audience.
The standard model is priced at ¥899, while the other two variants cost ¥999. All three versions will be available for pre-order starting December 5.
There’s no word on global release yet but it should happen in the coming days.
Tecno POVA 4 launch timeline in India has been tipped. Citing industry sources, MySmartPrice reveals that the smartphone will debut in the country in the first half of December. This means that we can expect the device to launch before December 15th. The Tecno POVA 4 went official in Bangladesh last month. It’s worth noting that the brand is yet to reveal any official details about the smartphone.
Tecno’s smartphones are exclusive to the e-commerce platform Amazon. Hence we expect the POVA 4’s microsite to go live in the coming days. The device will arrive as the successor to the POVA 3 that debuted last year. We expect the Indian variant of the POVA 4 to retain the same specifications as its Bangladesh counterpart.
The Tecno POVA 4 features a 6.82-inch display bearing an HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch. It offers a 90Hz refresh rate. Design-wise, the back panel flaunts a gradient pattern and there are three camera rings along with an LED flash unit. The smartphone comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button.
The Tecno POVA 4 comes with a dual rear camera setup of a 50MP main sensor paired with a secondary lens. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie snapper.
Under the hood, the Tecno POVA 4 is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G99 processor based on 6nm process. It packs 8GB RAM with 5GB virtual RAM support. The device offers 128GB native storage options expandable via a microSD card slot. The smartphone is backed by a 6,000mAh battery unit with support for 18W fast charging. Software-wise, the POVA 4 runs on Android 12 out of the box. The device is offered in Uranolith Grey and Fluorite Blue colours.
Samsung has reportedly been preparing to launch its new budget-oriented Samsung Galaxy A04e smartphone in India. The support page went live on the firm’s official website a few weeks ago. Anyway, the device’s colour and storage variants have been reportedly leaked ahead of the official launch in the country. Known publication 91Mobilesin partnership with Ishan Agarwal has shared the complete RAM, storage and colour variant information of the forthcoming smartphone.
Only two colour options—Light Blue and Copper—will be offered for the Samsung Galaxy A04e smartphone, the report claims. Additionally, it has been reported that the device will be available in the nation in the 3GB+32GB, 3GB+64GB, and 4GB+128GB forms. So that was all the information the publisher had to offer about the upcoming gadget. The smartphone was initially introduced in October in a few key markets, and it is now finally making its way to India.
Samsung Galaxy A04e Colour Variants
Regardless, we know a lot about its general specifications because it has already been released in the chosen markets. It will have a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD screen with a typical 60Hz refresh rate, which is about what we should hope from a low-cost entry-level smartphone. The phone has an undisclosed octa-core processor with 4GB of RAM and compatibility with microSD cards as well as up to 128GB of storage.
It has two back cameras for photography and videography, with a primary 13-megapixel wide-angle lens and a secondary 2-megapixel depth sensor. A 5-megapixel selfie camera is located on the front of the gadget. A 5000mAh battery with compatibility for normal 10W charging is also included in the device. Its dimensions are 164.2 x 759 x 9.1mm, and its weight is 188 grammes. Of course, the device’s Indian version might also undergo a few minor changes. We might not notice any changes in the Indian variant, though, given the brand’s past.
Corning has launched the Gorilla Glass Victus 2. It is the successor to the Victus that was announced back in 2020. The newest generation glass from the company is touted to offer improved drop resistance. Corning says that Gorilla Glass has been used in eight billion devices, across 45 major brands and 85 percent of buyers in China, India, and the US consider durability as the most important factor in smartphone purchase.
Smartphones today are highly prone to potential damage since the glass is quite fragile and due to thinner, and lighter designs. Additionally, the larger the screen diagonal is, the more stress will be put on the glass when it is dropped. Corning’s latest generation Gorilla Glass Victus 2 focuses more on drop resistance. The company has adopted a new glass composition which will potentially save devices from accidental drops on rough surfaces. Asphalt can leave the screen scratched up while concrete in the worst cases can shatter the display glass.
Corning says that the drop performance of the Victus 2 has improved by up to 1m on 80-grit and up to 2m on 180-grit. In lab tests, the latest-generation glass is seen withstanding one-meter (hip height) drops on concrete whereas it survived two meters (head height) drops on an asphalt surface. Victus 2 also ensures 2x scratch resistance than previous versions and 4x better scratch performance compared to its competitors.
In a statement, Corning said “today’s smartphones are nearly 15% heavier, and screen sizes are up to 10% larger, than they were four years ago – increasing both the stress on the cover glass and the probability of damage. Gorilla Glass Victus 2 redefines tough for consumers and OEMs”.
The new Gorilla Glass Victus 2 smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, Notebook PCs, cameras, and more devices. Smartphones boasting the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 are expected to hit the markets in the coming months. Although there is no word on which would be the first device to adorn the latest generation glass, we assume it to be Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series.
Back in September, Google had officially announced that it is ending its support for the Stadia platform. The cloud gaming technology had faced many challenges and issues, and now, the company is gearing up to offer refunds to its buyers.
The Search Engine giant had stated on September 30 that it will be ending Stadia and will even be reimbursing all Stadia users who purchased games or hardware from Google. The company said that Stadia hardware purchases made from the company’s Store as well as any Stadia Store games or add on content bought will be eligible for the refunds. So one can expect that the brand is spending a lot of money to reimburse a lot of money.
For those unaware, the company began offering software refunds at the beginning of last month and now it appears that Google will now settle up on the hardware side as well. The brand will initiate the refunds by sending out emails to its customers informing them that the refunds will be issued in the next couple of weeks. The users who purchased their hardware directly from official company store will get their money back first within the next two weeks.
As of right now, the company is offering refunds on the Founders Edition, Premiere Edition, Play and watch Google TV packages, and even the Stadia controllers as well. The Stadia users will be be able to continue playing on the platform until the date of 18th of January 2023, which is when the platform will be officially shut down.
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