Xiaomi will unveil the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro on Dec. 1 in China. The vanilla model will be a compact flagship, and the Pro version will be its larger edition. Renders that have been leaked so far show that both devices will have the same design. Before the Redmi Note 12 series came out, tipster Fenibook shared important information about it. Now, he has shared a leaked render of what looks like the Xiaomi 13 Pro.
The Xiaomi 13 Pro can be seen in an attractive green color in the leaked render. It features a square-shaped camera module, which houses a triple camera unit and an LED flash unit placed under the Leica branding. Xiaomi released some Xiaomi 13 series teasers yesterday, which showed that the Xiaomi 13 Pro has a punch-hole display with curved edges.
The Xiaomi 13 is likely to sport the same rear design. However, it will sport a flat display on the front. Both devices are expected to ship with the Android 13 OS, which could be overlaid with MIUI 14.
As can be seen in the second image, the Xiaomi 13 duo will come equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform. The company claims that the LPDDR5X RAM will bring 33 percent increased performance, and the UFS 4.0 will offer 100 percent increased speed on the Xiaomi 13 duo.
The exact battery capacities of the Xiaomi 13 duo are not known. However, the vanilla model is expected to feature 67W charging, while the Pro edition may offer 120W charging. Both phones are expected to feature a 50-megapixel triple camera unit. Speculation is rife that the Xiaomi 13 Pro will sport a 1-inch Sony IMX989 lens.
Apple has been facing disruption in its iPhone production site in China. Now, a new report has revealed that this has led to the company seeing a production shortfall for some of its iPhone Pro units this year.
For those unaware, the iPhone production site in China is situated in Zhengzhou and was the largest iPhone manufacturing factory in the world and was run by Foxconn. Recently, we had reported on various issues faced by this hub, including local COVID-19 lockdown and even a violent riot. Now, according to a Bloomberg report, it seems that the situation in the iPhone plant has yet to be completely ironed out, which will likely lead to lost production and fall in unit production estimation.
So the improvement of this situation will also depend on the Taiwanese supplier getting its assembly line back on track and bringing people back for production following the violent protest. However, if the lockdown caused by COVID persists, then we can expect the production impacts to be even more severe. As of right now, the report claims that the company is seeing around a 6 million unit shortfall for its iPhone 14 Pro series models alone.
To recall, Foxconn’s largest factory faced those violent riots following the new hiring after the COVID-19 lockdown. This lockdown led to stricter restrictions on the site and tighter work regulations. Thus, some workers began protesting since they claimed that they had no knowledge of such restrictions during the hiring process, with the process soon turning violent.
Meta’s trouble doesn’t show any signs of ending anytime soon. The tech giant recently lost 25% of its market valuation which lead the company to lay off 11,000 of its employees. It has also had many run-ins with Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation, the latest of which comes from Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC), which has imposed a €265 million fine against the social media giant.
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Based on the conclusions of an investigation into Meta’s Irish branch, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, the penalties and a “range of corrective measures” were imposed (MPIL). To determine the cause of a major data breach that affected more than 530 million Facebook users, an investigation was launched in April 2021.
Utilizing flaws in Instagram Contact Importer and Facebook Messenger Contact Importer, the user data was collected throughout 2019. According to Facebook, these flaws were closed in September 2019. However, the DPC’s investigation discovered that the tools did not adhere to the GDPR’s “obligation for data protection by design and default,” as stated in Article 25 of the legislation, at the time the data was scraped.
The DPC decided to fine Meta on Friday, November 25, after finding that the social media company had breached Article 25 on two occasions (paragraphs 1 and 2).
Since the fall of 2021, Meta has been penalized by the Irish DPC four times for GDPR violations totaling €265 million. Including this decision, the DPC has fined Meta and its affiliates a total of €912 million (about US$942 million) over the previous 14 months. Other penalties include a €405 million ($418 million) fine for Instagram’s improper management of minors’ data.
Google’s Pixel series continues to cause trouble. Smartphones, which are constantly on the agenda with a bug, have been a nightmare for the company so far. But it seems this is just the beginning. The FTC and seven states sue Google over deceptive Pixel radio ads. The company faces a $9.4 million penalty if found guilty.
The FTC and seven states sue Google over deceptive Pixel 4 series ads
At the beginning of this year, the state of Texas was suing Google over radio ads broadcast in 2019 and 2020 promoting the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. Before the launch of the Pixel 4 series, Google had signed deals with media companies. One of the companies, iHeartMedia, recorded an ad to be broadcast in the Texas radio region. However, the company wanted radio personnel to give their first-hand experience with the Pixel 4 models even though the phones had yet to be released.
Because of Google’s request, iHeartMedia requested a Pixel 4 for each on-air staff involved in the promotion but was denied. The company did write scripts that required the DJs to say that they used the devices and that they loved the Night Sight feature that allows users to take photos in low-light environments without flash.
The scripts included dialogue like this: “The only thing I love more than taking the perfect photo? Taking the perfect photo at night. With Google Pixel 4, both are a cinch. It’s my favorite phone camera out there, especially in low light, thanks to Night Sight Mode.” Another script had the DJs say, “I’ve been taking studio-like photos of everything…my son’s football game… a meteor shower… a rare spotted owl that landed in my backyard. Pics or it didn’t happen, am I right?”
And the ads also promoted Google Assistant: “Pixel 4 is more than just great pics. It’s also great at helping me get stuff done, thanks to the new voice-activated Google Assistant that can handle multiple tasks at once. I can read up on the latest health fads, ask for directions to the nearest goat yoga class (yes, that’s a thing), and text the location to mom hands-free.” Remember, iHeartMedia staff had never actually held a Pixel 4 in their hands.
This misleading advertising campaign has given the company a lot of trouble. After the state of Texas, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Google and iHeartMedia. FTC announced today that it and the attorneys general from seven states are commencing a lawsuit against both Google and iHeartMedia.
The states involved in legal action were Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York and Texas. The states in question have issued demanding $9.4 million in penalties. Besides iHeartMedia, the FTC says that 11 other broadcast networks in ten states were paid by Google to promote the Pixel 4 series.
Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Samuel Levine said, “Google and iHeartMedia paid influencers to promote products they never used, showing a blatant disrespect for truth-in-advertising rules. The FTC will not stop working with our partners in the states to crack down on deceptive ads and ensure firms that break the rules pay a price.”
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey added that “It is common sense that people put more stock in first-hand experiences. Consumers expect radio advertisements to be truthful and transparent about products, not misleading with fake endorsements. Today’s settlement holds Google and iHeart accountable for this deceptive ad campaign and ensures compliance with state and federal law moving forward.”
As scheduled, ZTE launched the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Aerospace Edition in China today. Though the device was the star of the event, it wasn’t the only phone that got announced. The company also unveiled a new color variant of an existing handset.
Just as the brand had disclosed, it also launched the ZTE Yuanhang 40 Pro Plus Starry Sky Edition at this conference. Let’s take a look at this product.
The ZTE Yuanhang 40 Pro Plus Starry Sky Edition is nothing but a new color version of the original phone from last month. The new variant is identical to the regular model in terms of features. It only differs by its rear design.
As the name suggests, the rear AG glass panel of this handset mimics a light blue sky with a spiral of stars. The design is inspired by Van Gogh’s sky painting. The color scheme is lighter than the one found on the Nubia Z40S Pro Starry Night Edition.
Despite coming with a new rear design, ZTE is not charging more for the ZTE Yuanhang 40 Pro Plus Starry Sky Edition. It costs the same ¥2,198 ($307) for 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
The smartphone is currently up for pre-order. It will hit the shelves on December 6.
The key specs of the product include a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset, 64MP main camera, 16MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, NFC, 4,510mAh battery, and 66W fast wired charging support.
Last month, Realme started seeding the Android 13-based Realme UI 3.0 for its flagship Realme GT 2 Pro. And now, the brand has started the rollout of Android 13 on Realme GT 2.
The update is currently seeding to the Indian variants of the device. To receive this update, users need to make sure that their devices are on the required version: RMX3312_11.A.20, RMX3312_11.A.21. The brand says that the update is rolling out in a staged manner, and 15% of users will receive the update at random. After ensuring there are no serious flaws, it will be released to a wider audience by the end of November. The full roll-out will be finished in the following days if no serious bugs are discovered.
The update has version number RMX3312_11.C.05. You can check out all of the changes coming to the device in the complete changelog below.
Aquamorphic Design
Adds Aquamorphic Design theme colors for enhanced visual comfort.
Applies the Aquamorphic Design philosophy to animations to make them natural and vivid.
Adds Shadow-Reflective Clock, with shadows to simulate the orientation of the sun and moon.
Adds a Home screen world clock widget to show the time in different time zones.
Upgrades to Quantum Animation Engine 4.0, with a new behavior recognition feature, which recognizes complex gestures and provides optimized interactions.
Optimizes UI layers for a clearer and neater visual experience.
Applies real-world physics to animations to make them look more natural and intuitive.
Optimizes the widget design to make information easier and quicker to find.
Optimizes fonts for better readability.
Optimizes system icons by using the latest color scheme to make the icons easier to recognize.
Enriches and optimizes illustrations for features by incorporating multicultural and inclusive
Efficiency
Adds large folders to the Home screen. You can now open an app in an enlarged folder with just one tap and turn pages in the folder with a swipe.
Adds media playback control, and optimizes the Quick Settings experience.
Adds more markup tools for screenshot editing.
Adds support for adding widgets to the Home screen, making information display more personalized.
Optimizes Shelf. Swiping down on the Home screen will bring up the Shelf by default. You can search content online and on your device.
Security & privacy
Optimizes Private Safe. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used to encrypt all files for enhanced security of private files.
Health & Digital wellbeing
Adds Eye comfort in Kid Space to protect children’s vision.
Health & Digital wellbeing
Add Eye comfort in KidSpace to protect children’s vision
Gaming experience
Upgrades to HyperBoost GPA 4.0 to stabilize the frame rate and balance the performance and power consumption in key scenarios.
iQOO is gearing up to launch the iQOO 11 series in China on December 2. The brand will also debut the iQOO Neo 7 SE on this date, which will be the first smartphone to feature the new Dimensity 8200 chipset. Ahead of the official launch, the iQOO Neo 7 SE has surfaced on China Telecom revealing some details of the device.
iQOO Neo 7 SE specs
Spotted by TechGoing, the China Telecom listing reveals that the iQOO Neo 7 SE has dimensions of 164.81 x 76.9 x 8.58mm and a weight of roughly 193 grams. A 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a Full HD+ (1080p x 2400p) resolution is featured on the device.
The listing also reveals various RAM and storage options for the device. It will be offered with 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB of storage. There is also Android 13 preinstalled on the device layered with OriginOS 3.0.
As for optics, the iQOO Neo 7 SE will sport a 64MP primary camera paired with a couple of 2MP cameras on the back. On the front, the iQOO Neo 7 SE will feature a 16MP selfie camera. There is a fingerprint sensor under the screen for security and the phone offers NFC support.
The device also has a 5000mAh battery powering the Dimensity 8200 chipset. It has support for 120W fast charging, and there is also an IR blaster included on the smartphone which can be used for many purposes such as turning the phone into a remote for home appliances, TV, etc.
iQOO Neo 7 pricing & color options
Variants of the iQOO Neo 7 SE could include 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, and 16GB+256GB. Price estimates for these models range from CNY 2,399 ($335) to CNY 2,599 ($363) to CNY 2,799 ($391) to CNY 3,099 (433), respectively. There will be a range of colors, including Galaxy, Electric Blue, and Interstellar Black.
A recent report emerged stating that Samsung will hold the Galaxy S23 series global launch event in early February. The event is said to be Samsung’s first in-person Galaxy Unpacked event since the pandemic.
So far, the Galaxy S23 series is turning out to be quite interesting as rumors state that the top-end device will feature a 200-megapixel sensor primary camera sensor, and all of the devices in the lineup will have overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipsets.
Samsung Galaxy S23 render
Now, ahead of the launch, the Galaxy S23 and the S23 Plus have appeared on the FCC certification database. The Galaxy S23 has the model number SM-S911B, while the S23 Plus has the model number SM-S916B. According to the listings, both phones will support 25W fast charging. The Galaxy S23 comes with a battery with the model number EB-BS912ABY and a capacity of 3785mAh. It will have a standard capacity of 3900mAh.
The EB-BS916ABY battery in the Galaxy S23 Plus has a rated capacity of 4565mAh and is expected to have a typical capacity of 4700mAh. The FCC listing also reveals that both phones will use a Qualcomm SoC, which will be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
According to leaked renders, we won’t see much change in the design of these devices compared to their predecessor, however, the fear panel is said to curve slightly to provide a better grip and in-hand feel.
The flat, narrow bezel-enclosed screen has a hole-punch cutout at the top of it. The S23 Plus will have a 6.6-inch screen, while the base model will have a 6.1-inch Full HD+ display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The phones are anticipated to come with a 50MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 10MP telephoto camera from Samsung. Up to 3x optical zoom is probably supported by the telephoto camera.
A 32MP front camera will be available for taking selfies. A maximum of 256GB of internal storage and 8GB/12GB of RAM could be found in the devices. They will come pre-installed with Android 13-based One UI 5.0.
Samsung is expected to soon launch the Galaxy A14 5G smartphone in the global market. The device has already been leaked extensively with renders and Geekbench results showing up online.
The device is said to come in two SoC versions, one of which is a new mid-range Exynos chip, while the other version features the entry-level Dimensity 700 chipset. Now, known leaker Evan Blass has revealed a press image of the Galaxy A14 5G via a GadgetsGang report.
The supposed press images of the Galaxy A14 5G reveal the same design that was leaked previously. Its back features three vertically aligned camera lenses with an LED flash on the side. The edges are curved and feature a volume rocker and a power button + fingerprint scanner on the right side. Up front, the device has thick bezels going around the alleged 6.8-inch Full HD+ display, which has a due-drop notch for the front camera.
The device is expected to feature a 5000mAh battery unit which will power the mysterious Exynos chipset. So far, rumors have claimed that this will be the Exynos 1330. On the other hand, the Dimensity 700 variant of the device, which will be much weaker than the Exynos 1330 variant is said to be headed to the US market.
The triple camera setup on the device is expected to be headlined by a 50MP primary sensor, while the front notch is said to hold a 13MP snapper. Samsung is expected to price the Galaxy A14 5G quite aggressively in markets around the globe.
Xiaomi has scheduled a launch event in China on 1st December, where the company is set to launch a bunch of new devices, including the Watch S2, Buds 4, and the flagship Mi 13 series smartphones.
The upcoming smartwatch, dubbed Xiaomi Watch S2, will be launched as a successor to the Mi Watch S1 that was launched in China last year, and unlike its predecessor, the wearable device will come in different sizes.
Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, has confirmed through a teaser on Weibo that the upcoming Xiaomi Watch S2 will be available in a 42mm model along with the regular 46mm model.
In the post on the social media platform, Lei Jun implied that the company decided to add a smaller model for girls and added that the device would offer several delicate and fashionable dials for the users. The teaser poster showcases the upcoming smartwatch with Blue and Beige Brown staps.
It has already been leaked that the Xiaomi Xiaomi Watch S2 42mm version will come in Gold and Black color options, while the larger 46mm version model will be offered in Black and Silver colors. The device is said to have been priced at 999 yuan, which is about $139.
Currently, not much is known about the upcoming wearable device from Xiaomi, but it has been revealed that the product will be focusing more on professional sports mode and will come with advanced health-related features.
We expect the device to feature an AMOLED display and come with dual-frequency GPS for tracking and navigation and multiple fitness and health-related features. As the launch is just days away, we don’t have to wait long to know about the device’s specifications, features, pricing, and availability.
Huawei debuted the Huawei Nova 10 SE in the global market shortly after announcing the Huawei Nova 10 series of smartphones at the IFA 2022 in Berlin. Today, the company released the below-shown poster to confirm that the Nova 10 SE will debut in China at 7 pm (local time) on Dec. 2.
Huawei is also expected to announce other products in December. Some of the rumored upcoming devices include Huawei Watch Buds (a 2-in-1 smartwatch with built-in TWS earbuds), FreeBuds 5i, and Children’s Watch 5X. It’s not clear if these devices will also be announced on Dec. 2 along with the Nova 10 SE. Here is a look at the expected specifications of the smartphone.
Huawei Nova 10 SE specifications
The Huawei Nova 10 SE has a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution on the front. A 16-megapixel camera is available on the device for selfies and video calls.
Despite having a 108-megapixel main camera and an f/1.9 lens, the Nova 10 SE can only shoot video in 1080p. A 2-megapixel macro camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera sit next to it. The global model of the Nova 10 SE runs on EMU 12-based Android 12 OS. Its Chinese edition will come equipped with HarmonyOS. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
The Snapdragon 680, an LTE-only chip, is present under the hood of the Nova 10 SE. It is available in RAM + storage variants such as 6/128 GB, 8/128 GB, and 8/256 GB RAM in markets outside of China.
The device’s 4,500mAh battery supports 66W charging via USB-C. It weighs 184 grams and measures just 7.39mm in thickness. It is available in shades like Starry Silver, Mint Green, and Starry Black in the global market.
Vivo has silently unveiled a new entry-level phone called the Vivo Y02. It has arrived as the successor to the Vivo Y01, which went official earlier this year. The Y02 is positioned lower than the Vivo Y02s, which went official in August this year.
Vivo Y02 specifications and features
Vivo Y02
The Vivo Y02 features a 6.51-inch IPS LCD waterdrop notch display that produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. On the front, it has a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The camera island present on the phone’s back has a round-shaped module, which houses an 8-megapixel camera and an LED flash.
The official listing only says that the Vivo Y02 is powered by an octa-core processor. Leaked information from the past few days shows that it is powered by the Helio P22 chip, which came out in 2018.
Vivo Y02
The SoC is coupled with 2 GB / 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. For more storage, the device is equipped with a microSD card slot. It houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging via microUSB 2.0.
The entry-level phone runs on Android 12 (Go edition). It offers other features like dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It lacks a fingerprint scanner. The device measures 163.99 x 75.63 x 8.49mm and weighs around 186 grams.
In comparison, the Vivo Y02s is equipped with the Helio P35 chipset and features a USB-C port for charging. It also comes with up to 4 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of storage. The rest of the specs are identical on both smartphones.
Vivo Y02 Price and Availability
The Vivo Y02 is priced at IDR 1,499,000 ($95). It comes in Orchid Blue and Cosmic Grey colors. The device is expected to release in other Asian markets including in the new few days.
Apple iPhone 15 series smartphones are almost a year away from going official, but details about the upcoming flagship phones from the Cupertino-based technology giant keep surfacing online.
In the latest development, we have received some new information about the camera on the iPhone 15 lineup. It is said that the company will be using a new Sony camera sensor that hasn’t been launched yet.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
According to the report from Nikkei, Apple will be using Sony’s newest “state of the art” camera sensor for the upcoming iPhone 15 series smartphones. It will double the saturation signal in each pixel compared to the standard sensors. This will allow the sensor to capture more light to cut down on underexposure and overexposure for better performance.
It is said that Sony is using semiconductor architecture that puts photodiodes and transistors onto separate layers, allowing for more photodiodes. Given that Apple has been trying to have significant differences in the non-Pro and Pro models of the phones, it is not yet clear if the new camera sensors will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro models or come to the entire lineup.
The upcoming Apple iPhone 15 series is turning out to be a major upgrade compared to the current-generation models if the reports and leaks are to be believed. The smartphones will reportedly come with a new rounded design and are likely to have a titanium build. The phones will also ditch its proprietary Lightning port in favor of the USB Type-C port.
The phones are also expected to be powered by an updated Apple A17 Bionic chipset, which could be manufactured using a 3nm process. They could also come with an updated zoom technology as Apple is reportedly working on a periscope telephoto lens to improve the optical zoom capabilities, allowing for 10x optical zoom on the upcoming iPhones.
Xiaomi-backed Redmi launched its first entry-level tablet, dubbed Redmi Pad, a few weeks ago in its home country China. When the device went on sale in China, it sold over 75,000 units on the first day of the sale.
Today, the company has launched a new model of the Redmi Pad in China, which comes packed with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, for the price of 1,799 yuan which roughly converts to $250.
Prior to the launch of this 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model, the Redmi Pad was already available in two memory options — 4GB RAM with 128GB storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage, costing 1,299 yuan (~$180) and 1,499 yuan (~$208), respectively.
Coming to the specifications, the tablet features a 10.6-inch IPS LCD screen with a 2K resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. It offers a peak brightness of 400 nits and boasts SGS eye protection and TUV Rheinland certification.
Under the hood, the device is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 processor, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It also has a microSD card slot, allowing users to expand the storage capacity up to 1TB.
As for the cameras, there’s an 8-megapixel on the back and an 8-megapixel snapper with a wide field-of-view of 105 degrees at the front for taking selfies and video calling. It also has a quad-speaker system for audio, which also supports Dolby Atmos.
It runs the Android 12 operating system out of the box with the company’s own custom user interface. The device is powered by an 8,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.
It’s been a couple of months since Apple released the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro series smartphones in the market but the rumors and leaks for the next-generation iPhone 15 lineup have already started surfacing online.
In the latest development, it is being reported that the upcoming Apple iPhone 15 series will come with a new design language, something that many users had been waiting as the company hasn’t changed the design of the phone for quite some time.
As per the report, the Apple iPhone 15 lineup will be redesigned to have a rounder body instead of the flat design that it currently features. It is not yet know how the design will exactly look like but it is being claimed that the device will have a rounded back instead of square.
A render of the phone (via PhoneArena) shows a flat screen and flat edge at the front side but the phone’s edges are rounded at the back, making it easier and feel better to hold the phone in hands. However, these are just concept renders and not what the official phone looks like. It’s also noteworthy that this won’t be the first time Apple adopts a rounded design for the iPhone models as the technology giant had used a similar design for the iPhone 5C.
It is also being claimed that the upcoming iPhone models will have a titanium body to make the devices lightweight. However, in that case, we expect to see the change only in the Pro models of the smartphones while the standard models could keep using aluminum.
Apart from design and material changes for the iPhone 15 series, there are few more changes that are expected to happen with the upcoming lineup. The phones are expected to come powered by a new chipset manufactured using a 3nm process and the devices will have USB-C port instead of Lightning port.
Honor launched its second foldable phone ever: the Honor Magic Vs. Even though it is one of the first foldable devices ever released by this brand, it is perfectly able to compete with the best foldable phones in the market. Unfortunately, it is still not available in the global market, but if you are from China or if you import it, you can currently grab a unit. But is it the best foldable phone you can get? There is no better way to understand it than comparing it to the most widespread foldable phone out there. Currently, the only last-generation foldable phone able to transform into a tablet sold in the global market is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4. So, we decided to publish a comparison between the main specifications of the Honor Magic Vs and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4.
Honor Magic Vs vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
Honor Magic Vs
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
THICKNESS
12.9 mm when folded, 6.1 mm when unfolded
15.8 mm when folded, 6.3 mm when unfolded
DISPLAY
Main display: 7.9 inches, 1984 x 2272p (Quad HD+), Foldable OLED
External display: 6.45 inches Full HD+ (1080 x 2560p), OLED
Foldable display, secondary external display, 5G, reverse wireless charging, S Pen support
Design
Honor Magic Vs and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 have the same form factor. They come with a foldable internal display able to transform the phone into a tablet, as well as a smaller external display that transforms it into a traditional phone while it is folded. I personally prefer the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 because its dimensions are more compact and its design is more minimalistic. Further, this phone is waterproof with the IPX8 certification and it has an armor aluminum frame with high drop and scratch resistance. So, it also comes with a very high build quality. However, the color option of the Honor Magic Vs with a leader black and a magnesium alloy frame is very interesting. Unfortunately, the Honor phone is not waterproof, but the build quality remains very high.
Display
The displays of these two phones are not so different in terms of image quality. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 has an internal AMOLED display with a diagonal of 7.6 inches, a 2K+ resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, and a peak brightness of 1,200 nits. With the Honor Magic Vs, you get an OLED display with one billion colors, a 7.9-inch diagonal, a 2K+ resolution, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ certification. On the external part, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 sports a smaller 6.2-inch display with an HD+ resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate, while the Honor Magic Vs has a bigger 6.45-inch display with a Full HD+ resolution, one billion colors, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Note that the Galaxy Z Fold 4 supports the S Pen, while the Honor phone does not.
Specs & Software
The hardware departments are at the same level with the exception of the internal storage of the most expensive configuration. Both phones are powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform built with a 4 nm production process and with an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex X2 core running at a max frequency of 3.19 GHz, three Cortex A710 cores running at 2.75 GHz, four Cortex A510 cores running at 1.8 GHz, and an Adreno 730 GPU. The chipset is paired with 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage on the Magic Vs, while the Samsung has up to 1 TB of internal storage to offer. The Samsung runs Android 12L out of the box, a special version of Android optimized for large screens like one of the foldable phones, while the Honor device is based on Android 12.
Camera
It looks like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 has a better main camera: a 50 MP main sensor with OIS. It also features a better telephoto sensor, with 3x optical zoom. On the other hand, the Honor Magic Vs has a better ultrawide camera with a 50 MP resolution instead of just 12 MP.
The Honor Magic Vs has a bigger battery and its battery life is longer, as well as charging speeds thanks to 66W fast charging.
Price
The starting price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 roughly translates into $1190/€1190, while the Honor Magic Vs starts from €1020/$1020. Which one would you pick?
Honor Magic Vs vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4: PRO and CONS
Samsung Galaxy S23 has been in the news for quite some time now. We’ve already had leaks and rumors detailing the specifications of the upcoming smartphones. Now, a new report reveals that the Korean company will launch the Galaxy S23 series at the Unpacked event scheduled for the first week of February.
A Korean publication, citing a Samsung Electronics executive with knowledge of the matter, reports that Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Unpacked event will take place in early February 2023. “The S23 series will be shown during our own Unpacked event in the United States, which will be held in February,” said the source.
The executive did not provide the name of the city or the exact launch date, but the publication claims the event could happen in San Francisco. This will be the first in-person Unpacked event since the pandemic.
This new report contradicts rumors that the company might unveil the device during CES 2023 in Las Vegas. Since Samsung has never used CES for launching Galaxy S devices before, the odds of that happening are very slim anyways.
The Galaxy S23 lineup is expected to include three models— Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and the Galaxy S23 Ultra. All smartphones will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, with no Exynos chipset in any region this time. The processor is said to have a higher clock speed than the actual models, offering slightly better performance.
The top-of-the-line Galaxy S23 Ultra is reported to have a 200-megapixel primary sensor, accompanied by a 10-megapixel 10x zoom sensor and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. It is expected to feature an AMOLED panel with a peak brightness of 2,200 nits.
Former World Footballer of the Year and Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo may be currently using a Huawei mobile phone. A Weibo post by Sina Digital shows a photo of Ronaldo with a possible Huawei smartphone.
The speculations surrounding the post point to the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design Edition. It is however speculated that the Weibo photo was from 2021 and some netizens believed it could be a non-Huawei phone in the picture. It is also speculated that Ronaldo uses up to eight mobile phones and the Huawei model was specifically for navigation purposes. The other phones, according to unverified speculations, are all Apple products.
The phone was sighted on Ronaldo’s Porsche and the superstar has never hidden his love for Porsche cars. The Mate RS Porsche Design Edition was released in 2018 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Porsche sports car. It coincided with the release of the Porsche 911nGT 3 RS. Huawei had partnered with Porsche to release the anniversary Huawei Mate RS which was customized for the car. It is possible that Porsche offered the customized Huawei Mate RS as part of the package for any purchase of the car.
The smartphone has a 40MP Leica three-camera setup and uses in-screen fingerprint unlocking, in addition to its rear fingerprint scanner. The smartphone was released in black and red color variants and also features face unlocking. The Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design Edition has a 6GB/ 512GB RAM/ storage configuration and has a 12,999 yuan (~$1,803) price tag. Ronaldo became the only player to have scored in 5 consecutive World Cups with his goal against Ghana during the Mundial.
With the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 officially announced, smartphone brands are scrambling to launch their first flagships with the new and improved chip. The recently launched Vivo X90 Pro+ is the first smartphone to be equipped with the latest processor. Xiaomi and iQOO will also be joining the party soon with their upcoming flagship devices. Motorola doesn’t want to be left behind either; the company has confirmed it will be launching the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-equipped Moto X40 in December.
Chen Jin, General Manager of Lenovo’s Mobile Division, revealed through a Weibo post that the upcoming Motorola Moto X40 will have IP68 dust and water resistance (via ITHome). Further, he confirmed the handset will be released in China in December. The executive did not share the exact launch date. However, we can expect the smartphone to debut in the first half of the month.
Previously, Jin revealed the Moto X40 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and also shared its AnTuTu benchmark scores. The scores reveal the SD 8 Gen 2 will offer significantly better performance than the MediaTek Dimensity 9200. In the test, the former scored 1312901, while the latter managed to get 1266101.
Reports suggest the handset will come with a 6.67-inch OLED panel with curved edges on all four sides. It will support an FHD+ resolution, 10-bit colors, and feature an under-display fingerprint scanner. The device is expected to arrive with up to 18 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. It will likely run on the MY UI 5.0-based Android 13 OS.
Moto X40 could pack a 5,000mAh battery with 68W fast charging. For photography, it may have a 50-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide unit, and a 12-megapixel telephoto sensor on the back. The handset is expected to feature a 60-megapixel selfie camera.
The sight of a smartphone that is possibly smaller than a palm is not common. The array of tech features in a smartphone generally requires a much bigger form factor. However, The Unihertz Jelly 2E is changing the narrative. The new smartphone is smaller than the palm and comes with decent features for a smartphone. The Jelly 2E has officially gone on sale in China.
The Unihertz Jelly 2E National Bank version is an extremely rare and super-compact smartphone. It appeals to users who are more comfortable using small-sized mobile phones with the needed functions also present. The smartphone has a 3-inch 354 x 480p display and is powered by the MediaTek Helio A22 processor. It has a RAM/ storage configuration of 4GB/ 64GB and a 2000mAh battery. The Jelly 2E is compatible with global 4G LTE network connectivity and has a fingerprint scanner. It runs on Android 12 out of the box.
The super-compact smartphone has dual card slots and supports storage expansion via microSD. It also supports infrared functionality and has a 3.5mm headphone jack. There is an obvious departure between the Jelly 2E and its predecessor, the Jelly 2. The newer model comes with a less-powerful processor than its predecessor’s MediaTek Helio P60 (MT6771). The Jelly 2 has a larger memory, and supports NFC, and OTG. It also allows fingerprint-based payment operations.
The Unihertz Jelly 2E National Bank version is available from the e-commerce platform Jingdong with a price of 1,099 yuan (~$152). The Jelly 2E is available in limited quantities but it is unclear how many units are available for sale.
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