Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola has unveiled its battery-powered Renault trucks ahead of Pepsi’s release of the Tesla Semi. Pepsi is scheduled to begin its delivery operations with the Tesla Semi on December 1.
Renault Trucks, the manufacturer of the new Coke delivery trucks had previously mocked Tesla’s Elon Musk about the release of the Semi. While Pepsi is setting up its Megacharger station, Coca-Cola has already commenced operations with its new electric trucks in Belgium. Both long-haul EV trucks by Renault and Tesla mark their entry into the heavy-duty end of the EV industry. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made several failed promises concerning the release of the Semi since 2017. This year, however, it is expected to debut with 15 trucks to its first customer Pepsi by December 1.
The Renault trucks released to Coca-Cola in Belgium are of the E-Tech D et D Wide model with a likely shorter range than the Tesla Semi. The Renault electric rigs will be deployed for last-mile deliveries by Coke. The model was custom-designed to suit Coca-Cola’s logistic data on deliveries, according to Renault Trucks. The trucks provide energy efficiency, comfort, and safety for drivers. They are also equipped with 360-degree camera systems to eliminate bind spots, a clear door on the passenger side, and a loudspeaker to warn pedestrians and cyclists.
The Renault rigs have a range of 200km on a single charge, compared to the 150km average route distance for diesel delivery trucks. The trucks can be charged overnight from dedicated piles using green energy for the top-ups generated on-site.
Renault says it is expanding the public charging infrastructure in Europe through several strategic partnerships. It hopes to deliver a true competitor to the Tesla Semi in 2023. The new electric truck will come with a much longer range than the electric rigs deployed by Coca-Cola.
Oppo Reno 9 5G is now available for pre-order on Giztop. This latest smartphone from Reno can be pre-ordered for $439 only. This is a pre-order, and the shipment will start in early December.
Oppo Reno 9 features a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen and supports a 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by a Snapdragon 778G+ octa-core processor, the phone comes with 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 internal storage.
The smartphone comes with a 64MP main camera and a 2MP secondary sensor. For your selfies, you have a 32MP sensor in the front. Fueled with a 4500mAh battery it supports 67W fast charging. The phone runs the latest Android 13-based ColorOS 12.1 and has an in-screen fingerprint sensor.
You can now pre-order Oppo Reno 9 5G phone for $439 only on Giztop. This price is applicable to the base variant. The phone comes in Black, Red, Pink, and Gold color variants.
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Segway-Ninebot and Hasbro have rolled out the Segway x Transformers Optimus Prime and BumbleBee GoKart Pro. The two models are available in China, Canada, and the United States. The models are the culmination of the collaboration between Segway-Ninebot and Hasbro, a global entertainment brand. The models come in a limited version, with only a few units produced.
Transformers X Segway
Optimus Prime and Bumblebee are Transformers characters together with Megatron, which are all Segway gokarts and e-scooters. The Optimus Prime GoKart Pro and Bumblebee GoKart Pro are the gokarts, while the Megatron GT2 Superscooter and Bumblebee C8 kids kickscooter complete the lineup. They join a growing collection of Segway micro-mobility products. The Gokart Pro has been a huge success since 2018. It embodies the Optimus Prime and Bumblebee characters in the Transformers bots. The Gokart Pro can be converted to fit drivers of varying heights. The kart can be extended to easily accommodate an adult or a teenager. The steering column folds out of the way to make the movement to be without stress. There are four riding modes and a top speed of 40km/h.
The Megatron GT2 Superscooter was designed as the top-performing Segway scooter. It comes with power and speed, achieving its top speed of 43.5mph in 3.9 seconds. It has a sleek and curved frame with a centered double wishbone matte metallic structure. It features dual adjustable suspension technology and 11-inch tires. The individual Gokart Pro and GT2 models are outfitted with serialized plate numbers designed with Cybertronian language.
The limited-edition models are available from e-commerce platforms in China while fans in Canada and the US can get the products directly from the Segway online store.
After rumours broke out regarding Xiaomi launching its Xiaomi 13 flagship smartphones as soon as this Thursday (December 1st, 2022), it seems that more images about the devices have started to appear online. This time, a credible source from China has shared a very real life-like render image that shows off the standard Xiaomi 13 device’s front design.
Source: AIUV Planet on Weibo
The leaked photo was posted by the official AIUV Planet Weibo account. AIUV Planet is a well-known smartphone case manufacturer in China, and their latest Weibo post that they shared indirectly confirms the front design of the standard Xiaomi 13.
Captioned with “protected in our company’s armour casing”, the Xiaomi 13 shown here seems to sport a flat AMOLED screen with a centred punch hole on top of the display, housing the device’s single selfie camera. In addition to the flat screen, it seems the aluminium chassis is now sporting flat sides as well.
If the case render image is true, it seems that the standard Xiaomi 13 will be a big departure in design in comparison to the standard Xiaomi 12 last year which launched with a curved 120Hz AMOLED screen, and curved sides for a more comfortable in-hand feel.
Xiaomi 13 Case Render. Source: Weibo
In addition, the image also reveals that the earpiece speaker is still on top of the display, with the power button and volume buttons located on the right side of the device. The image also showcases the narrow side bezels on the left, right and top of the device, whilst leaving the bottom bezel to be revealed later by Xiaomi themselves.
Besides the vanilla Xiaomi 13, the Xiaomi 13 series is also expected to feature two more members in the family: the Xiaomi 13 Pro and Xiaomi 13 Ultra. These 2 devices are expected to sport more premium displays that feature a bezel-less curved design, alongside a more potent camera system that can trade blows with the best in the industry.
The Xiaomi 13 flagships are to be the company’s first devices to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship mobile SoC. Incorporated with ARM’s more power-efficient A715 and A510R1 CPU cores, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is said to bring better battery life and better performance to the Xiaomi 13 series compared to the last generation.
For more info regarding the Xiaomi 13 series, stay tuned to Gizmochina for the latest on Chinese tech news!
The upcoming Redmi K60 flagship series is expected to debut sometime in December; however, no official date has yet been set. While we are still waiting for an official confirmation, a new report has revealed the upcoming premium series will include three models—the standard Redmi K60, the higher-end Redmi K60 Pro, and the Redmi K60E. Oddly enough, the vanilla model is claimed to pack a better chipset than the Pro phone. Here are all the details.
Kacper Skrzypek shared some interesting details about the forthcoming Redmi K60 series in his recent tweet. He says the lineup will feature the Redmi K60, the Redmi K60 Pro, and the Redmi K60E models. As per the leaker, the vanilla model, codenamed “Socrates,” will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.
Redmi K60 Concept Render
Further, Skrzypek says the Pro model (codenamed “Mondrian”) will feature the older Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. It’s strange because the higher-end model usually has a better chipset.
The Redmi K60E, which the company might call the Redmi K60 Extreme, is said to be equipped with a MediaTek chipset, probably the Dimensity 8200 or Dimensity 9200. The handset has the codename “Rembrandt”.
A recent 3C listing of the three handsets revealed only one of them, likely the Pro model, will support 120W fast charging. The rest two devices will have 67W fast charging. The listing suggests the launch of the Redmi K60 Series is fast approaching.
As mentioned, the new Redmi smartphones could launch in China in December. The handsets are also expected to arrive in the global market. Currently, there’s no official confirmation from the brand. However, we can expect an announcement soon. Stick around for the updates.
LG recently launched the LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B OLED monitor with 2K resolution and 240Hz refresh rate in the global market. Now, the brand has unveiled the pricing and release date of the previously unveiled UltraGear 45GR95QE.
As we know, the UltraGear 27GR95QE-B OLED monitor has a price tag of US$999. In contrast, the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE will have a price tag of US$1,699.99.
The price gap is explained by the UltraGear 45GR95QE being a 45-inch curved OLED gaming monitor with 3,440 x 1,440 pixels (WQHD) resolution, 240 Hz, and 0.3 ms response times (GtG). The curvature is 800R.
The screen has low reflection and anti-glare coating, as well as small bezels around it. The monitor supports HDR10 and has a 98 percent DCI-P3 color gamut. For multitasking, it has picture-by-picture and picture-in-picture modes. The monitor has two HDMI 2.1 ports, a display 1.4 port, and USB 3.0 ports for connectivity.
The UltraGear 45GR95QE is also compatible with AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC, which should reduce visual tearing. The UltraGear 45GR95QE will be available for pre-order starting on December 12, but LG won’t begin shipping the monitor until December 28.
OnePlus 11 colour variants have been tipped. The marketing names of both colour options have also been revealed. The information comes from Max Jambor. He states that the upcoming OnePlus flagship will come in Matte Black and Glossy Green paintjobs. As the names suggest, the former will feature a matte texture whereas the latter will have a glossy finish. Apart from this Jambor does not reveal any additional details about the OnePlus 11.
#OnePlus11 will come in Matte Black and Glossy Green color finishes ⚫️🟢
The OnePlus 11 has already been spotted in leaked renders with a redesigned camera module It has a half-pill-shaped border that stretches from the side frame to the middle of the back panel. It houses a circular camera bump with three sensors and an LED flash. A recent report suggests that the upcoming offering will have a metal middle frame and a body made of ceramic.
As for the core specifications, the OnePlus 11 will have a 6.7-inch AMOLED display bearing a 2K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It is tipped to come with a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and its back panel will be equipped with a 50MP primary sensor paired with a 48MP ultra-wide lens and a 32MP telephoto unit. Internally, the OnePlus 11 is confirmed to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. It may come with up to 16GB RAM and 256GB storage configurations. The smartphone will reportedly be backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with 100W fast charging. Software-wise, it will ship with Android 13 OS out of the box.
OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus 11 next month.
Honor has recently launched the Honor 80 series of smartphones, such as the Honor 80 SE, the Honor 80, and the Honor 80 Pro, in China. It appears that the company is planning to launch a new Honor 80 series phone called the Honor 80 GT. The device is expected to launch in December 2022.
According to a Chinese tipster (via. TechGoing), the Honor 80 GT will arrive with a flat display. To recall, all the Honor 80, 80 SE, and 80 Pro are equipped with OLED panels with curved edges.
Honor 80 Pro
The gaming-focused Honor 80 GT will come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 mobile platform. Apart from revealing that the Honor 80 GT will launch in December, there is no word on its other specifications.
There is a possibility that the 80 GT may sport a unique rear design like the Snapdragon 888-powered Honor X40 GT. There will probably be more information about the 80 GT’s specs in the upcoming reports.
The Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip is also found in the Honor 80 Pro, which was released recently. It has a 6.78-inch OLED display with a pill-shaped camera cutout. The curved-edge screen offers a 1224 x 2700 pixels resolution It comes preloaded with the Magic UI 7-based Android 12. The handset comes with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage.
The 80 Pro features a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual selfie camera setup. On its back, it has a 160-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The device houses a 4,800mAh battery with 66W fast charging. For security, the 80 Pro is equipped with an under-display fingerprint scanner.
Vivo has recently launched the Vivo X90 series of smartphones in China. It looks like the company will soon switch its focus to the next-generation S-series phones. The reason is that two upcoming Vivo phones with the same charging capabilities have been found in the database of the 3C certification platform. It is speculated that the new phones could be part of the forthcoming Vivo S16 series.
As can be seen in the images below, two new Vivo phones with model numbers V2244A and V2245A have appeared in the database of China’s 3C certification platform. The listings suggest that both 5G-ready phones may ship with an 80W fast charger. These devices may carry marketing names, such as the Vivo S16 and the Vivo S16 Pro.
Vivo V2244A, V2245A 3C listing
The 3C certification is a good hint that the Vivo S16 series will be launching soon in China. Hence, it is likely that the S16 and S16 Pro may debut at some point in December or early 2023. The S16 family is also said to include another model called the Vivo S16e. It is also expected to be certified by Chinese certification platforms in the coming days.
The Vivo S15e, Vivo S15, and Vivo S15 Pro are powered by the Exynos 1080, Snapdragon 870, and Dimensity 8100 chipsets, respectively. Speculations are rife that the Vivo S16 will arrive with the Snapdragon 870 chip onboard.
The Vivo S16 Pro is likely to feature the all-new Dimensity 8200 SoC. It is also expected to feature the Vivo V1+ image processing chip. The S16e could be powered by the Dimensity 1080 chipset.
The Vivo S16 may come in color variants like black, blue, and purple. The Pro model could come in shades like black, green, and orange gold. The other details of the Vivo S16 series are under wraps.
Honor and Realme launched two brand new lineups of devices to conclude this year with a great portfolio. These series include very interesting midrange devices in terms of value for money. One is the Honor 80 SE: the most affordable variant of the Honor 80 Series, including two flagship-class variants. Then there is the 10th generation of the Number Series by Realme, including the Realme 10 Pro. If you are not an expert on phones, maybe it won’t be easy for you to understand which of these two devices offers the highest value for money: we are here to help you. Here, you can find a comparison between the most important specifications of the Honor 80 SE and the Realme 10 Pro.
Honor 80 SE vs Realme 10 Pro
Honor 80 SE
Realme 10 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
161.3 x 73.4 x 7.7 mm,
175 g
163.7 x 74.2 x 8.1 mm,
190 g
DISPLAY
6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), OLED
6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR
Mediatek Dimensity 900, octa-core 2.4 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY
8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE
Android 12, Magic UI
Android 13, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA
Triple 64 + 5 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
Dual 108 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
4600 mAh, fast charging 66W
5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
dual SIM slot, 5G
dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
The Honor 80 SE and the Realme 10 Pro are beautiful and elegant phones, but my favorite one is definitely the Honor 80 SE, and most people should prefer it over its rival. Despite being a midrange device, it is incredibly thin and lightweight, with a thickness of just 7.7 mm and a weight of just 175 grams. Further, it comes with a curved screen at the sides just like flagship phones in the Android world. I also like the diamond-like texture on the rear side of the phone. The Realme 10 Pro is another original and elegant phone, but thicker and lighter, and without a curved screen. There is no way for it to compete with the Honor 80SE, in my honest opinion, at least when it comes to the design.
Display
If your goal is to get a better image quality and a better display, then you should opt for the Honor 80 SE. It sports an amazing OLED display able to show up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. It also sports an in-display fingerprint reader. This panel has superior color reproduction, as well as deeper blacks. Unfortunately, the Realme 10 Pro has an IPS LCD display, so nothing special when it comes to image quality. It comes with a diagonal of 6.72 inches, a Full HD Plus resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 HZ refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 680 nits. Given that it is an IPS panel, the fingerprint reader is side-mounted, on the power key.
Specs & Software
The Honor 80 SE and the Realme 10 Pro are very close if we talk about the performance, but they have two different chipsets, so there is a winner and a loser. The MediaTek Dimensity 900 found on the former is more powerful than the Snapdragon 695 5G found on the latter. The Dimensity 900 is a chipset built with a 6 nm production process and with an octa-core architecture including two Cortex A78 performance cores running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz, six Cortex A55 efficient cores running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G68 MC4 GPU. The Snapdragon 695 5G is built with the same production process and it has an octa-core architecture composed of two Kryo 660 Gold cores running at 2.2 GHz, six Kryo 660 Silver cores running at 1.8 GHz, and an Adreno 619 GPU. On both phones, the chipsets are paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage, but the Realme is the only one with expandable storage. Note that Realme 10 Pro runs Android 13 out of the box (customized by Realme UI 4.0), while the Honor 80 SE is still based on Android 12 (customized by MagicOS 7).
Camera
The Realme 10 Pro has a better main camera with a 108 MP resolution, but it lacks an ultrawide sensor. The Honor 80 SE has a 5 MP ultrawide sensor, but the main 64 MP camera is inferior. On the other hand, it has a better 32 MP selfie camera.
The Realme 10 Pro sports a bigger battery and provides longer battery life, but the Honor 80 SE charges quicker thanks to 66W fast charging.
Price
The starting price of the Realme 10 Pro roughly translates into €220/$220 in the Chinese market, while the Honor 80 SE starts from about €330/$330. Which phone would you pick?
Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro have been leaking a lot recently. The upcoming handsets are expected to debut next month with a different design than the rest of the Xiaomi pack. However, the company is yet to confirm any details about its next-generation premium series. Ahead of any formal announcement, a known tech Youtuber has revealed the upcoming Xiaomi 13 lineup will debut as early as December 1. Here are the details.
YouTuber Sahil Karoul (@Karoulsahil) claims the long-rumored Xiaomi 13 series will debut in China on December 1. Karoul also shared a few renders of the vanilla Xiaomi 13 in blue and brown hues. The brown one we’ve seen before, but the other one is a first.
The images showcase the smartphone with flat sides as well as a flat display. There’s an updated camera island with large square-shaped lenses occupying three of the four corners. Previously leaked renders revealed Xiaomi 13 will have a flat front panel with thin bezels along with a centrally-placed punch-hole camera on the top.
The handset was recently spotted on the Geekbench website with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor paired with 12GB RAM. The handset managed to get a respectable score of 1,497 points in single-core testing and 5,089 points in multi-core testing.
Xiaomi 13 is tipped to arrive with a 6.2-inch AMOLED display with a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It could sport a 50MP Sony IMX8-series camera sensor and support 120W fast wired charging.
The Pro model will also be equipped with the same processor, but it got a higher score on Geekbench. The Xiaomi 13 Pro scored 1504 points in the single-core test and 5342 points in the multi-core test of Geekbench 5.
Last week, Philips launched the Evnia 34-inch curved gaming monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate and a WQHD resolution. Now, the company has launched a new high-end professional monitor called the Philips 27B1U7903.
The Philips 27B1U7903 monitor is a 27-inch 4K panel with Mini LED backlights and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. The Philips 27B1U7903 includes 2,304 dimming zones, which the manufacturer claims to be “the most local dimming zones in a 27-inch monitor.” The majority of IPS monitors have 576 zones.
When viewing HDR material, the Philips 27B1U7903 reaches a maximum brightness of 1,400 cd/m2 and a typical contrast ratio of 1,300:1. When viewing images, the monitor instead achieves 1,000 cd/m2. Additionally, the Philips 27B1U7903 is DisplayHDR 1400 certified, ensuring that at least 95.6% of the DCI-P3 color gamut is covered. The monitor supposedly exceeds this standard by covering 97.2% of DCI-P3 and should also deliver 99.2% Adobe RGB coverage.
The Philips 27B1U7903 is a professional monitor, hence it does not support high refresh rates or quick response times. Instead, the monitor’s maximum speeds are 60 Hz and 4 ms (GtG). In a similar vein, Philips has only offered DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 connectors, and a single Thunderbolt 4 port can supply 90 W of power, along with data, upstream, and video, to a connected device. The display also has Gigabit Ethernet, a 3.5 mm jack, and four USB 3.2 Type-A ports. You can get the Philips 27B1U7903 right now for £1,199, VAT included.
The international market is not going well for Huawei. The US trade embargo against Huawei in 2019 significantly impacted its reputation worldwide. Shortly after the announcement, their market share also decreased significantly. That information is now current, and we have new information to share with you. The FCC contends that ZTE and Huawei goods pose a threat to the US, hence the US has barred their importation.
The import and sale of communications equipment from China’s Huawei Technologies and ZTE were prohibited, according to US authorities, who made the announcement on Friday. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has designated both businesses as potential threats, and the new regulations forbid the use of their equipment in the future.
In recent years, Chinese telecom firms and technologies have drawn increased suspicion from US officials. The FCC’s chairwoman, Jessica Rosenworcel, stated in a statement, “The FCC is dedicated to preserving our national security by ensuring that unreliable communications equipment is not permitted for use within our borders.” The new regulations, she continued, are a component of continuous efforts to protect against security threats.
Companies like video security equipment manufacturers Dahua Technology and Hangzhou Hikvision are also impacted by the regulation. The FCC announced on Friday that it was also looking for feedback on potential actions involving current authorizations. The major three state-owned mobile carriers in China have had their operations restricted by the US due to concerns about national security.
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Xiaomi 13 series. Almost all the details of the upcoming flagships have already leaked including the inclusion of a 50MP 1-inch sensor and the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Yesterday, we covered a report revealing the Geekbench scores of the Xiaomi 13. Now, the Xiaomi 13 Pro has also emerged on the database revealing some of the specifications along with the performance of the smartphone.
Marked by model number 2210132C, the Xiaomi 13 Pro has an octa-core processor with three efficiency cores clocked at 2.02GHz, while the prime core has a clock speed of 3.19GHz. As we know, looking at these numbers, it is clear that this is a stock Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
Other than that, the listing also reveals that the device Runs on Android 13 and has 12GB of RAM. Taking a look at the performance, the device has managed to score 1504 points in the single-core test and 5342 points in the multi-core test of Geekbench 5. Taking a look at the Xiaomi 13’s results, it is quite clear that both devices will be at the same level in terms of performance as the base model also scored 1507 and 5343 points on the single and multi-core tests, respectively.
Xiaomi 13 Pro specs & features
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Xiaomi 13 Pro is tipped to come with a 6.7-inch Samsung E6 AMOLED display with 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The device will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and either 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of internal storage.
According to rumors, the Xiaomi 13 Pro’s back will have a triple camera arrangement with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX989 primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide angle lens, and a second 50-megapixel telephoto lens. A 32-megapixel selfie camera will be located on the front in the meantime.
MIUI 14 based on Android 13 OS would come preinstalled on the handset. According to rumors, a sizable 4,800mAh battery pack will power the Xiaomi 13 Pro and support 120W fast charging. Additionally, it probably supports reverse charging and wireless fast charging. The Surge C2 and P2 chipset will complement this charging technique.
Realme 10 Pro series is set to debut in the global and Indian market on December 8th. The smartphones were launched in China last week and the brand sold 2,00,000 units of the Pro and Pro+ model in the first sale. The global and Indian variants are expected to come with the same specifications as their Chinese counterpart. Now Realme Vice President Madhav Sheth has shared a cryptic meme teaser of the Realme 10 Pro series.
The latest teaser spills some information about the pricing of the upcoming Realme 10 Pro+. In the video, Sheth is seen discussing about democratizing curved display with another executive which is potentially the Realme 10 Pro+. In the background, two people from the Product team are seen figuring out how to fit it under Rs 25,000 price segment. It remains to be seen whether the teased pricing details are inclusive of bank offers and discounts on the upcoming smartphone. If the Realme 10 Pro+ indeed arrives under Rs 30,000, it will be the first smartphone to sport a curved display in the price bracket. A curved screen is mostly found on flagship phones priced above Rs 50,000.
In China, the Realme 10 Pro+ carries a starting price tag of RMB 1,699 (~Rs 19,400) for the base model.
The Realme 10 Pro series will feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ display with a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Realme 10 Pro has an LCD flat screen, whereas the Pro+ model features curved edges along with an OLED panel and an integrated fingerprint scanner. The Realme 10 Pro duo sport a gradient back panel design with two traditional camera rings. Both smartphones have a 108MP main sensor paired with a 2MP macro lens. The Pro+ variant features an 8MP ultra-wide-angle snapper.
Under the hood, the Realme 10 Pro is equipped with a Snapdragon 695 SoC, whereas the Pro+ model is powered by a Dimensity 1080 processor. The Pro duo pack up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB native storage. They are backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with the Pro and Pro+ variants supporting 33W and 67W charging.
The OPPO Reno9 series went official with three variants. A few days before, the Realme 10 Series debuted as well. The base variant of the former and the high-end variant of the latter, are placed in the same price range. We are talking about the vanilla OPPO Reno9 and the Realme 10 Pro+: two phones that share several things in common, but are very different at the same time. Given their price tags, a lot of people want to know which one is the best and which one suits their needs the most. So, we decided to make things clearer. Here is a comparison between the main specifications of the OPPO Reno9 and the Realme 10 Pro Plus.
Dual 64 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
4500 mAh, fast charging 67W
5000 mAh, fast charging 67W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse charging
dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
The design of the OPPO Reno9 is definitely one of the best of 2022. First of all, it is one of the thinnest phones out there, with a thickness of just 7.2 mm. It is even very lightweight as it weighs just 174 grams. It comes with a curved screen at the sides, just like the most expensive Android phones, and its rear design is very original. Even though I prefer the OPPO Reno9, the Realme 10 Pro Plus is still one of the most beautiful devices out there. It has a curved screen just like the OPPO, it is very thin and lightweight, but thicker than its rival: 7.8 mm. They are definitely two of the most beautiful phones in the midrange segment alongside the latest CIVI phone from Xiaomi.
Display
It looks like the OPPO Reno9 and the Realme 10 Pro Plus have exactly the same display because the specifications are identical. We are talking about an AMOLED panel able to show up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 6.7 inches, a Full HD Plus resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, and a peak brightness of 950 nits. The panel also includes an in-display fingerprint reader. So, given that the display specifications are the same, you would better focus on the remaining specifications if you are trying to decide which phone to choose. Note that the Realme 10 Pro Plus comes with stereo speakers offering a superior audio experience, as well as a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the OPPO Reno9 has a mono speaker and no audio jack.
Specs & Software
The OPPO Reno9 wins the hardware comparison because it is equipped with a better chipset, even though it is an older SoC. We are talking about the Snapdragon 778G mobile platform by MediaTek, built with a 6 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture. The SoC is composed of a Cortex A78 CPU running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz, three Cortex A78 CPUs running at 2.2 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs running at 1.9 GHz, and an Adreno 642L GPU. Alongside the chipset, there are up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The Realme 10 Pro Plus has an inferior Dimensity 1080 running at a max frequency of 2.6 GHz, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. The user interfaces are more or less the same: these phones run Android 13 out of the box, highly customized by ColorOS 13 and Realme UI 4.0, respectively. Realme UI 4.0 is just a slightly different version of ColorOS 13.
Camera
The camera setup of the Realme 10 Pro Plus beats the one found on the OPPO Reno9. The handset features a triple camera setup including a 108 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro shooter, as well as a 16 MP selfie snapper. Unfortunately, the OPPO Reno9 has an inferior midrange-class 64 MP rear camera and it does not include an ultrawide lens, but it has a better selfie camera.
With the Realme 10 Pro Plus, you get a bigger 5000 mAh battery and a longer battery life. The charging speeds are the same, with 67W fast charging, but the Reno9 has a smaller 4500 mAh battery.
Price
The starting price of the Realme 10 Pro+ is €230/$230 in China (8/128 GB), while the OPPO Reno9 starts from €340/$340 (8/256 GB). Which one would you choose?
Japanese automaker Honda has filed a trademark application for the Motocompacto, a likely tiny e-motorbike. The trademark filing draws similarities with the Honda Motocompo of the 1980s. The Motocompo was a tiny ICE motorcycle designed to fit inside the trunk of a small car. It offered drivers a way of extending their reach into the city.
The name of the trademark, therefore, bears a close resemblance to the Motocompo but we expect the new bike will be electric-powered, unlike its predecessor. This is however not the first time there has been speculation of an electric version of the Motocompo. The first Motocompacto trademark was filed by Honda in 2020 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The vehicle was simply described as relating to an electric scooter in the 2020 filing.
Another trademark filing with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has now been made for Motocompacto. There are two separate filings in the Canadian case with the second filing spelled as Moto Compacto. The description for the trademark is that it is related to Goods Land vehicles, namely self-balancing electric scooters; electrically-powered motor scooters. The Canadian application also includes a logo design for the trademark featuring a compact scooter.
The battery-powered Honda Moto Compo showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2011
Up to 50,000 units of the tiny Motocompo were produced between 1981 and 1983. It is expected that the electric version of this compact bike will be smaller with the absence of a gas engine. It is also likely to come with several other innovations to thrill the market. Honda seems on course to accomplish its plans to release 10 new electric motorbikes and scooters by 2025. It has also unveiled the Honda EM1 design for its electric moped in Europe during EICMA 2022.
The compact design of the Motocompacto, together with its lineup of tech features could stimulate the attention of the market to the Honda brand. There are no official details yet from Honda on the Motocompacto.
Three new models have been added to the iVOOMi S1 series of electric scooters in India. The iVOOMi S1 80, S1 200 and S1 240 e-scooters come with practicality, utility, and performance. The premium model in the lineup is the S1 240 which can deliver a range of 240km on a single charge.
The Indian electric two-wheeler industry has had some setbacks in recent times with the incidences of explosions due mainly to battery overheating. Several Indian manufacturers have made advancements in expanding their battery R&D capacity including Ola Electric and Hero Electric. The new iVOOMi S1 models come with an improved battery setup as well as safety measures.
Recently, iVOOMi Energy launched new models in the S1 series. The three S1 models are super affordable, and efficient and promise smooth rides for users. The S1 240 is the top model among the three and it has a twin battery setup giving it a range of 240km. All three bikes have Eco, Sport, and Rider power modes, with the Find my Ride, and GPS tracking also featured. The new S1 models come in three color variants namely – Peacock Blue, Dusky Black, and Night Maroon.
The new iVOOMi S1 models in India are priced between Rs. 69,999 ($856) for the S 180 and Rs. 121,000 ($1,480) for the S 240. The new e-scooters will be available in the subcontinent from December 1. There are no indications yet on the global availability of the new iVOOMi S1 electric scooters.
The LMX 56 electric mountain bike has been unveiled. The e-bike comes with lots of tech innovations and power. It is the culmination of the collaboration between Spark Racing Technology and LMX. The LMX 56 has a peak power rating of 2.5kW for its extreme rides.
Spark Racing is a player in Formula E racing and it has made significant inroads into the all-electric racing series. Spark Racing has engaged in research and development along this line for a decade. It is also well-primed to participate in Formula E for 2023. The LMX 56 features a high-performance electric powertrain among several other tech features. The new high-power electric mountain bike is even described as a trial motorcycle disguised as an e-bike.
The LMX 56 boasts 10 times the output of most e-bikes in Europe with its 2.5kW peak output. It uses a helical gear reducer submerged in oil which allows for a maintenance-free operation of the motor. The system also allows the motor to operate at high speeds without overheating. The LMX 56 has a top speed of 45km/h through pedal-assist or throttle. The throttle of the LMX 56 is mounted on the handlebar of the bike while the 12V, 20Ah battery pack has a capacity of 1kWh.
LMX is yet to release the range of the new electric mountain bike. The divulged specs indicate that the e-bike could come with a decent range. Safety will be enhanced in the battery, housed inside the frame, and comes with a temperature/consumption monitor. It also has diagnostics functionality. The companion mobile app for the LMX 56 can be used to further optimize the ride and battery settings of the electric bicycle.
In terms of pricing the LMX 56 retails between €7,800 ($8,124) and €8,262 ($8606). The company has begun receiving pre-orders, with deliveries starting before the end of December. The e-bike is available in Europe and possibly a few other markets.
OnePlus is readying the long-awaited OnePlus 11 series. The lineup is said to include the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 11 Pro, and rumors suggest the devices will debut before the end of the year, although the company has yet to announce a launch date. Today, an unknown OnePlus smartphone has been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website. It could be the upcoming OnePlus 11 or a new Nord Series smartphone. Here are the details.
According to tipster Mukul Sharma, a mysterious OnePlus smartphone with model number CPH2451 has received Bluetooth SIG certification. The listing suggests the handset will run OxygenOS 13, based Android 13, out of the box. The official name of the device is not known yet, but Sharma says it could be the OnePlus 11 or Nord-series smartphones (likely the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite).
More details about the unknown device should emerge soon. If it’s indeed the OnePlus 11, we can expect it to feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an under-display fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, it could be powered by the recently announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
OnePlus 11 Renders
The base model of the handset is said to pack 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, while the higher-end model may have 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. For photography, OnePlus 11 is rumored to sport a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 32-megapixel telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom.
On the front, it will likely have a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. The smartphone is expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery and support 100W charging.
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