With Black Friday just around the corner, Samsung India has revealed many of its offers which will go into effect when the sale kicks off on November 24th. Smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, monitors, refrigerators, and a variety of other Samsung devices are among the things that are eligible for the discount.
Before the start of the Black Friday Sale, Samsung has begun to tease some of the finest deals. The Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, and Galaxy S22 series are among Samsung’s most recent high-end smartphones that will be discounted during the sale. Let’s look at the Samsung Black Friday Sale bargains, discounts, and other information that has been teased thus far.
Samsung Black Friday Sale Offers
The Samsung Black Friday Sale will begin on November 24 and last through November 28. The company has declared that the Galaxy S22 series will have a starting price of less than Rs 60,000 in India. It’s also likely that the Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 3 will also go for a discounted price during this sale. As for the last-gen Galaxy Z Flip 3, the device will be available for a price tag below Rs 60,000.
The Galaxy S21 FE’s price will dip below the Rs 40,000 mark for the first time since the Big Billion Day sale. Samsung disclosed that customers who purchase the Galaxy S21 FE 5G will receive benefits worth more than Rs 20,000.
The latest wearables from Samsung, which are the Galaxy Watch 5 and the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will also see some price cuts along with the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. In addition to that, smartphones from Samsung A-series and M-series will also be on discount, along with Laptops, monitors, accessories, TVs, sound bars, washing machines, refrigerators, tablets, air conditioners, and kitchen appliances. We will be on the lookout for more details regarding the sale, so stay tuned.
Honor 80 series is all set to launch in China tomorrow (Nov. 23). Several live shots of the Honor 80 SE, Honor 80, and Honor 80 Pro have appeared in the past few days. A new image that has surfaced on Weibo shows the Honor 80 trio placed beside each other. Previous leaks have spilled some information about the Honor 80 and 80 Pro, but the details of the SE model haven’t appeared yet. Today’s leak reveals the key specifications of the Honor 80 SE.
Honor 80 series live shot
In the first image, the Honor 80 Pro can be seen flaunting a pill-shaped cutout on the screen. Rumors are rife that the device will be equipped with dual 50-megapixel front-facing cameras. The Honor 80 is in the centre, while the Honor 80 SE is on the right. All three phones have curved-edge OLED displays with an under-display fingerprint scanner.
The Honor 80 SE’s key specification mentioned on its display states that it has a 6.7-inch display with support for 10-bit colors. It has a 32-megapixel camera for snapping selfies. Its rear-facing triple camera unit is headlined by a 64-megapixel camera.
The phone packs a 4,600mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging. It has 12 GB of RAM, 7 GB of extended RAM, and 256 GB of built-in storage. Multiple reports have claimed that it features the Dimensity 1080 chipset. As far as the Honor 80 and 80 Pro are concerned, these devices will feature the Snapdragon 782G and Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, respectively.
Honor 80 series live shot
The Honor 80 Pro and Honor 80 both feature a 160-megapixel primary camera. The camera modules of the vanilla and Pro models look like the number 8. However, the Honor 80 SE has a squarish module with a 64-megapixel triple camera and an LED flash inside.
Vivo is all set to launch its latest generation of flagship smartphones later today (22nd November 2022). The company is hosting a launch conference in China in the evening, so here’s how to watch the announcement event for the Vivo X90 series.
The X90 series will consist of three high end smartphones, which includes the X90, X90 Pro, and X90 Pro+ models. Vivo will be showcasing the premium devices in its home market of China, with the announcement beginning at 7 pm China time. The Chinese smartphone maker will be hosting a livestream event for this launch, which will be streamed on multiple platforms, including some e-commerce websites in China. Although watching the livestream directly from the official source would be the most convenient.
So, you can head to the official Vivo China website by clicking here to watch the live event later today. Apart from this, we can also expect the brand to stream the conference on its official Weibo account as well (a Chinese microblogging website). Talking a bit about the smartphones, the X90 series are the latest flagship models that are expected to feature MediaTek’s new top end Dimensity 9200 SoC. The vanilla and Pro variant are expected to house a 50 megapixel triple camera setup on the rear while the X90 Pro+ model expected to offer a quad camera setup.
The X90 and X90 Pro are also expected to sport the same 6.78 inch FHD+ AMOLED display that have a 120Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the X90 Pro+ will offer a QHD+ resolution with the same 120Hz refresh rate. The Pro variant will support an impressive 120W fast charging, while the base and top end model will offer 80W fast charging support, while all variants come with 50W wireless fast charging support. So stick around for more, as we will be covering the launch event later today.
Samsung has launched a new Galaxy A23 5G. This smartphone has been released exclusively in Japan. It comes with features designed for the Japanese market.
This is not the first time Japan is getting special treatment. Almost all brands, including Oppo and Xiaomi, sell specialized handsets in the country.
With that out of the way, let’s take a look at the specs offered by the new Galaxy A23 5G.
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (Japan) Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G for Japan bears model number SCG18. It is totally different from the original Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236) sold in other markets worldwide.
The Japanese A23 5G looks like entry-level Core phones. However, it packs budget 5G smartphone specs.
As the device is designed specifically for Japan, it comes with a couple of features that are common in handsets sold in the region. They are IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and NFC for contactless payments as well as transit passes.
The phone is built around a 5.8-inch compact display (TFT LCD) with a resolution of 1560 x 720 pixels (HD+) and a dewdrop notch. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.
The device boots Android 12-based One UI 4.0 software. It not only has a MicroSD card slot but also a 3.5mm headphone jack.
It comes with a single 50MP main camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. There’s also a single speaker and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
The handset supports eSIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, and USB Type-C. It draws power from a 4,000mAh battery.
Last but not least, the phone measures 150 x 71 x 9.0mm in dimensions and weighs 168g.
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (Japan) Price and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SCG18) is priced at ¥32,800 (~$230) in Japan. It can be purchased from Docomo, Au, Rakuten Mobile, and J:Com.
The smartphone can be availed in either red, black, or white color options.
After the recent rollout of One UI 5 on the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, the company has now released the Android 13 stable build for the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE.
According to Sammobile, global users with devices featuring model number SM-G990B are presently receiving the One UI 5 update for the Galaxy S21 FE with firmware version G990BXXU2DVK3. Although we don’t have access to the upgrade’s changelog, the Galaxy S21 FE update should include all the new features Google introduced in Android 13, a few Samsung-exclusive additions, and October 2022 Android security patch.
Multitasking gestures, a new way to check background app activity from the recent apps page, a redesigned lock screen customization screen, greater optimization, Modes and Routines, and more are some of the key features to look forward to with the One UI 5.
If your Galaxy S21 FE has the model number SM-G990B and you are yet to receive the OTA Update notification, you can check for it manually by navigating to Settings > Software update > Download and install. Samsung will likely be seeding out the update for more regions and devices, so stay tuned.
LG Display has developed a new speaker technology for cars. This product, which may not sound very impressive or exciting when we first hear it, manages to fascinate everyone with its technologies. Because these vibrating LG Display panels turn car dashboards and headrests into speakers. Moreover, the speaker takes up almost as much space as a passport.
These LG vibrating speakers turn car dashboards and headrests into speakers
LG Display is known for developing and providing display panel technologies to various companies, including LG. The speaker introduced by the company challenges conventional car audio systems. Its new speaker doesn’t use a cone, magnet, or voice coil and doesn’t require a speaker grille.
LG Displays vibrating speakers
Instead, the speaker relies on what the company described as a “film-type exciter technology,” which vibrates off display panels “and various materials inside the car body” to create “3D” sound. This way, LG speakers can turn any part of your car into a speaker. LG Display claims sound quality is as good as traditional car speakers.
It was developed with an unnamed “global audio company” and is expected to be ready for car interiors in 2023. The biggest advantage of LG vibrating speakers is their size. You can get much louder and better sound quality in your car as this product does not contain space-consuming parts such as magnets.
The speaker measures 5.9×3.5×0.1 inches (150×90×2.5 mm) and weighs 1.4 ounces (40 g). In its announcement, LG Display said that’s 10 percent as thick as a typical car speaker and 30 percent the weight. LG Display said it would show off its speakers at the CES trade show in Las Vegas in January.
Both LG Display and Sony have used similar panels in OLED TVs, but that while the technology itself is not a completely new innovation, it has yet to reach its full potential.
One-netbook recently launched the OneXPlayer mini Pro earlier this month. The company also introduced the upcoming OneXPlayer 2 which will be the first handheld console from the company to feature Nintendo-line detachable controller. Now, the brand has introduced a new version of the OneXPlayer mini New model featuring an Intel Pentium processor.
The new variant is a cheaper alternative to the OneXPlayer mini Pro that features a Ryzen 7 6800U. Nevertheless, the newer model still has a 7-inch, 1200p display, 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 512 GB of PCIe 3.0 x4 storage. The Pentium Gold 8505, a 15 W processor from Intel’s Alder Lake-U generation, powers the new ONEXPLAYER mini. The Pentium Gold 8505 has 5 cores and 6 threads, one fewer P-cores than the Core i3-1215U, although it can still turbo to 4.4 GHz when needed.
For context, Intel provides a UHD Graphics Xe G4 iGPU with 48 Execution Units with the Pentium Gold 8505. Within its 260 x 106 x 23 mm dimensions, the new ONEXPLAYER mini comes equipped with a 48 Wh battery. It features a 3.5mm headphone-mic combo back, a USB 3.0 Type-A port, a USB 3.2 Type-C Port, and a USB 4 port.
Ordering for the ONEXPLAYER mini is currently possible through the company’s store page. One-netbook currently sells the new ONEXPLAYER mini for US$599 in black and white color options, however, there is only one RAM and storage configuration of 16GB + 512GB available.
Last week, Realme launched the Realme 10 Pro series in the Chinese market. The lineup consists of the Realme 10 Pro and the Realme 10 Pro+. Out of the two, the 10 Pro+ is undeniably the most attractive one as it is the first device in the company’s numbered lineup to feature a curved-edge AMOLED display.
The device is yet to reach international markets like Asia and Europe. The Indian launch was recently teased by the brand via Twitter. Now, Weibo tipster 肥威 has shared the camera hardware specifics of the Realme 10 Pro+.
As we know, the 10 Pro+ features a 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. The tipster adds to this information by revealing that the 108MP sensor on the device is a Samsung HM6 sensor, while the ultrawide lens is an IMX355 and the macro camera has the GC02 sensor.
Additionally, the tipster also informs that the curved-edge AMOLED panel is from the China-based display manufacturer Tianma.
Realme 10 Pro+ specs
The Realme 10 Pro+ features a 61° curved-edge AMOLED panel, with FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and an under-display fingerprint scanner. It has a Dimensity 1080 at its heart, accompanied by up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage.
The Realme 10 Pro+ ship with Android 13 OS preinstalled, which is layered with the current Realme UI 4.0. A 5,000mAh battery complemented by 67W fast charging powers the device. For connectivity, the device features a USB-C port, dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and NFC.
Which brand will launch the first Snapdragon Gen 2-powered gaming phone? The expected candidates include the Redmi K60 Gaming, Red Magic 8 series, ASUS ROG 7 series, and Black Shark 6 series. The K60 Gaming is expected to debut in February 2023. While there is no word on expected launch timeframe for the ROG 7 series, the Black Shark 6 series is likely to arrive by the end of Q1. A new development suggests that the Red Magic 8 Pro may debut soon as the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phone.
A new Nubia device with model number NX729J has been certified by the TENAA authority of China. The same device has been spotted at the Bluetooth SIG authority with the Red Magic 8 Pro moniker.
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Usually, devices are known to debut around one month after their appearance in Bluetooth SIG’s database. Hence, it is likely that the Red Magic 8 Pro may debut as early as December this year in China. Hence, it appears that the Red Magic 8 series may debut earlier than its predecessor, the Red Magic 7 lineup, which was announced in February 2022.
At present, there is no information on the specifications of the Red Magic 8 Pro. Being a gaming phone, the device is equipped with a high refresh rate display and a big battery with fast charging support.
The Red Magic 7S Pro is the last gaming phone from Nubia. It has a 6.8-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, 18GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 135W charging. The global edition of the device supports 65W charging. It has a 16-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.
Earlier this month, a report revealed the majority of the specifications of the upcoming Oppo Find X6 Pro flagship smartphone. Currently, there is no news on the launch timeline of the smartphone, however, more detailed leaks have started to emerge, meaning that it could debut sooner rather than later.
The latest leak comes from popular Weibo tipster DCS (via), which details the camera hardware specs of the Oppo Find X6 Pro. According to the tipster, the device will use a Sony IMX 989 1-inch sensor with a 7P lens and OIS for the primary camera. A Sony IMX890 sensor will be housed in the ultrawide module, while a Sony IMX890 lens with 2.7x optical zoom and OIS is anticipated to be housed in the third module. In order to aid in-depth mapping, Oppo will also include a ToF (time of flight) sensor.
Previous leaks have revealed that the device will feature a 6.7-inch display, which will be an E6 OLED panel with 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The front would also house a 32-megapixel selfie shooter. All three cameras on the rear will have 50-megapixel resolutions.
Under the hood, we can expect a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. However, going by Oppo’s recent trends, there could also be a Dimensity version of the device housing the latest Dimensity 9200 chipset. Up to 8GB or 12GB of RAM and either 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of internal storage are expected to be offered on the Find X6 Pro.
On the software front, we can expect an Android 13-based operating system layered with ColorOS 13 on top. The device will also be powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 100W fast charging and 50W wireless charging as well.
Oppo Reno 9 series will be unveiled this Thursday (Nov. 24) in China. Today, the company released a couple of posters to reveal the key features of the Reno 9 Pro+. At the same time, the AnTuTu listing of the device has appeared (via. TechGoing) to reveal key information about the phone’s processor.
The Reno 9 Pro+ posters show that it is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 mobile platform. To recall, the SD8+G1, built with TSMC’s 4nm process, was introduced as a faster and more power-efficient version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, which was manufactured by Samsung. The SD8G1 has a 3.00GHz Cortex-X2 prime core, whereas the newer Plus edition of the chip has a 3.19GHz Cortex-X2 prime core.
The official posters further show that the device has 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and ColorOS 13.
The model number of the Reno 9 Pro+ is PGW110. The device was recently spotted at Geekbench with a 3.0GHz Snapdragon 8-series chip, which gave birth to rumors that it could be equipped with the SD8G1. However, the AnTuTu listing shown confirms that the Reno 9 Pro+ has the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip with a 3.0GHz Cortex-X2 prime core. This indicates that the phone is equipped with a low-frequency version of the SD8+G1.
OPPO Reno 9 Pro Plus AnTuTu listing
While the Geekbench listing revealed that the device has Android 13 onboard, its AnTuTu appearance reveals that it runs on the Android 12 OS. The listing further reveals that the device has a 120Hz display, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device recorded an impressive score of 1,094,959 on AnTuTu benchmarks.
Other reports have revealed that the Reno 9 Pro+ will come with a 4,700mAh battery, which will support 80W charging. For photography, it will feature an autofocus-enabled 32-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX890, with OIS) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.
Last week, Amazfit unveiled the POP 2 smartwatch, which is its latest budget-oriented offering in India. The smartwatch is priced below Rs 4,000 and competes with the likes of the Noise ColorFit Pro 4, Realme Watch 3 Pro, OnePlus Nord Watch, etc. Now, the smartwatch will finally be available to purchase via online channels. So, let’s take a look at the pricing & offers.
Amazfit POP 2 Pricing & availability
The Amazfit POP 2 costs Rs 3,999, but it will be available for Rs 3,299 from Flipkart and the brand’s official website for an initial period. It will go on sale at 12 PM today (November 22). The smartwatch is available in two colors: black and pink.
Amazfit POP 2 specs & features
The Amazfit POP 2 has a square dial with a 1.78-inch HD quality AMOLED display. It provides 150+ customizable watch faces and an always-on display. The smartwatch has a 5-meter water resistance rating and a body made of aluminum alloy with a button on the right side.
The Amazfit POP 2 has a heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, sleep tracker, and inactive reminder on the health-related front. The watch can track more than 100 different sports modes.
For Bluetooth phone calls, the Amazfit POP 2 has a built-in speaker and microphone. Additionally, it has a built-in voice assistant. Both the camera shutter and audio playing can be controlled by users. The smartwatch also provides notifications for social media, weather, calendar reminders, and other things. A 270mAh battery that powers the wearable device is said to last 10 days on a full charge. It features Zepp OS out of the box and supports Bluetooth 5.2.
Hello guys, I want to show you an attractive portable monitor, the Arzopa G1. It has a 15-inch-sized panel with up to 144Hz high refresh rate support. If you’re a gamer or creator, you’ll love it, so let’s get right to the point.
The package is almost the same as the Arzopa A1 that we reviewed before. It’s so compact that you may not imagine that there is a 15.6-inch monitor inside.
In addition to the monitor, we also get an HDMI To Micro HDMI cable, a USB-C cable, and a power adapter.
And it also thoughtfully comes with a cloth for cleaning the screen.
The G1 monitor looks pretty much like its predecessor. We can see a magnetic cover is already attached to the Arzopa G1 Game edition out of the box.
It’s pretty easy to remove it with the magnetic attachment. But here I prefer to attach it to the monitor for better screen protection.
When you place it on the ground or table, it can be turned into a holder for the screen. And you can freely adjust the angle to get the best viewing.
It looks fine when attached to the Arzopa G1 Game monitor. The carbon fiber texture feels special and protects the monitor well, especially when you put it together with other sharp objects.
The monitor is wrapped in a middle frame made of aluminum, making it feel solid and durable. It’s also lightweight at about 600g and only 0.3 inches thick at the thickest part of the body.
On the right side, we have a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a scrolling wheel that adjusts the brightness and volume of the built-in speaker. It can be pressed for option selection as well as waking OSD manual and then we have another 2-in-1button that controls the power and works as a back button.
On the opposite side, we can see there are two USB-c ports, one for video-in to connect devices like laptops and phones, and the other one for the power connector. And there’s also a mini HDMI port for devices that only support HDMI connection.
The display doesn’t equip a built-in battery, but this doesn’t mean that it must have a separate power supply. For example, if you want to connect it to your laptop via a single thunderbolt port, or a USB 3.2 port or above, it can provide a stable power supply separately while transmitting video signals. Then you will find that even if the monitor doesn’t need an extra power supply, it can still work correctly because the monitor requires really low power consumption.
Now let’s talk about some key specs of the monitor, the Arzopa G1 comes with a 15.6-inch FHD screen, a size even larger than many laptops, and thanks to the FHD resolution, the contents displayed on the monitor are very sharp.
More importantly, the monitor’s maximum brightness is close to typical laptop screens, which reach up to 300nit. Considering that you may use it on the go, the Arzopa G1’s panel looks fine outdoors with fewer reflections.
If you find that the display of the G1 is a bit different from your laptop, don’t worry, you can adjust the color, contrast, and white balance through the OSD. Although its color is not as good as some high-end laptop screens, as a portable monitor, I think it’s already done a good job.
For Nintendo Switch owners, I really recommend you buy a portable monitor since the screen of the game console itself is too small for most games, especially when playing games with friends. With the Arzopa G1, you can share a more stunning gaming experience with more friends while camping. Thanks to the stable HDMI wired connection, you won’t feel any operating lag when playing switch games on the Arzopa G1.
The main difference between the G1 Game monitor and another portable monitor from Arzopa that we reviewed earlier is that it supports a high refresh rate of up to 144Hz with no loss of resolution, which is definitely exciting news for gamers. If you have a laptop that doesn’t support high refresh rates, then the G1 Game monitor makes perfect sense. The 144Hz high refresh rate proves that the G1 is born for gaming, which gives gamers a smoother gaming experience, especially in some FPS games.
Even if you are a creator who already has a high-performance laptop with high refresh rate support, the G1 Game monitor can still help you. For example, I usually use dual monitors throughout my work, which allows me to be more efficient in video editing. Even just using the G1 as a preview window, the whole experience is completely different. And compared to standard monitors, the G1 Game monitor can be used on the go, which greatly enhances the flexibility of a video creator’s work.
I’d also like to share with you an interesting use for portable monitors, especially if you’re a wordsmith and have a smartphone that supports desktop mode, such as Samsung and the Smartian Pro 2S I’m holding in my hand.
All you need to do is to connect the phone to the Arzopa G1 Game monitor via a Docking Station and the phones will launch in their desktop modes, basically, you can use it as a Chromebook, which is a lighter and noiseless solution compared to a notebook.
Well, this is everything I want to share with you about the Arzopa G1 Game monitor, a portable monitor with FHD resolution and high refresh rate support, whether you are a gamer or a creator, it can bring more fun and higher efficiency to your life. And more important, it’s priced at a reasonable range of around $200. So if you are looking for a portable monitor, this one is definitely what you should pay attention to.
In September, a Samsung tablet with model number SM-X506B was spotted in the database of the Geekbench benchmarking site. It was speculated at the time that it could be the upcoming Galaxy Tab S8 FE. Now, tipster Roland Quandt has shared new details about the device.
First, the tipster claims that the Samsung tablet with the SM-X506B model number and the codename “Birdie” will debut in the market with the Galaxy Tab S8 FE moniker. The Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, and Tab S8 Ultra are all equipped with AMOLED panels. However, the Galaxy Tab S8 FE, being an affordable model, will feature an LCD panel. It will come with stylus support since it will have a Wacom digitizer.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
The previously seen Geekbench listing revealed that the Galaxy Tab S8 FE will feature a MediaTek octa-core chip, which comprises 2 x Cortex-A78 (2.6GHz), 6 x Cortex-A55 (2.0GHz), and a Mali-G68 MC4 GPU. It appears that the device will come equipped with the Kompanio 900T chipset.
The inclusion of the Kompanio 900T suggests that the Galaxy Tab S8 FE will support 5G connectivity. The Geekbench listing has 4 GB of RAM and Android 13 OS, which is likely to be overlaid with One UI 5. At present, there is no word on the launch date of the device.
To recall, the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, which debuted in May 2021, features a 12.4-inch LCD display that supports a 1600 x 2560 pixels resolution. It is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chip, up to 8 GB of RAM, and a 10,900mAh battery that supports 45W charging. The Tab S7 FE offers up to 256 GB of storage and a microSD card slot for more storage. It has a 5-megapixel front camera and an 8-megapixel rear camera.
After launching the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra flagship smartphone earlier this year, the Chinese company is now gearing up to launch yet another model in the lineup, dubbed ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Aerospace Edition.
The phone will be launched as a successor to the Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition launched last year. The smartphone, which is endorsed by Wu Jing, has already been confirmed by the company, and now it has revealed the official launch date.
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Aerospace Edition smartphone will be officially launched in the Chinese market on 29th November. As the name itself indicates, most of the phone’s specifications will be similar to the Axon 40 Ultra smartphone.
We don’t expect any major design changes in the smartphone, and most of the specifications will also remain the same, apart from increased RAM and internal storage support, most likely to be 18GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, which was launched a few months ago, features a 6.81-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ screen resolution of 2480 x 1116 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
In the camera department, there’s also a 16-megapixel under-display camera with 2.24μm large pixels, and it uses a third-generation of under-display camera from ZTE. On the back, there’s a triple-camera setup consisting of a 64MP Sony IMX787 primary sensor, another 64MP Sony IMX787 sensor, and a 64MP telephoto periscope lens.
The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and has a dual-channel VC liquid cooling system. The smartphone runs the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MyOS 12 custom interface on top and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging.
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its latest flagship smartphone in the form of the Xiaomi 13 series in its home market in China. While the exact launch date is not yet known, the lineup is expected to go official in the coming weeks.
Ahead of the launch, some of the key details about the upcoming Xiaomi 13 series smartphones have leaked online, revealing what we should expect from the premium devices.
Xiaomi 13 Pro Render by @OnLeaks
The latest report from Digital Chat Station claims that all the models in the Mi 13 series will come powered by the newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which is manufactured using the 4nm process.
Further, it is said that all the Xiaomi 13 series smartphones will be equipped with a camera module tuned by Leica. This means that Xiaomi and Leica are continuing their partnership after the Xiaomi 12S smartphone.
Coming to the software department, the smartphones will be running the MIUI 14 custom user interface on top of the new Android 13 operating system. This new UI is currently being tested by the company, which reportedly has a new design and is lightweight. We will know more about it once the company officially launches this new operating system.
Based on the previous leak, the Xiaomi 13 Pro is expected to come with a Sony IMX989 primary camera sensor which the company has used for the Mi 12S Ultra. The Pro model could feature a 6.7-inch OLED 2K E6 curved display made by Samsung.
We will get to know the phone’s specifications and features for sure when the devices go official. While Xiaomi has not yet revealed the launch date for the Mi 13 lineup, we expect the phones to go official in late November or early December.
Apple has been launching a budget iPhone model in the form of iPhone SE and so far, the technology giant has launched three iterations of the device. Now, for the upcoming phone, which will be the iPhone SE 4, the company has a few major changes for the device.
If the latest report is to be believed, then the upcoming Apple iPhone SE 4 smartphone, which is expected to go official in Spring 2023, will be a flagship killer smartphone, and will be a threat to many Android smartphones.
Apple iPhone XR
The Apple iPhone SE models launched so far have managed to sell well but the devices have never been a flagship killer or best value-for-money offering, but that is about to change with the upcoming model, reveals a new report.
The phone will likely come with an updated design, at least for the SE series lineup. Based on the reports, the device will adopt a design similar to the iPhone XR. In that case, there’s a possibility that the tech giant may finally offer Face ID on the SE lineup instead of relying on the Touch ID.
As for the specifications, the device is likely to keep the 6.1-inch 720p LCD display of iPhone XR for the upcoming iPhone SE 4, which will be really disappointing for a 2024 smartphone when most phones nowadays come with Full HD 1080p display and a high refresh rate. The phone could be rated IP67 and be powered by a 3,000mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging and 7.5W wireless charging.
Internally, the device is expected to powered by the latest Apple A16 Bionic processor, which is powering the newly launched Apple iPhone 14 Pro series but could end up using the A15 SoC found on the iPhone 14 lineup. In the camera department, there could be a single 12-megapixel sensor on the back and a 7-megapixel selfie shooter up front.
Although Apple iPhone SE 4 is reported to go official sometime next year, the timeline doesn’t make sense going by Apple’s track record. While earlier reports pointed to 2024 as the launch for new iPhone SE model, the underwhelming sales of the iPhone 14 series could end up being a reason for the early launch of Apple iPhone SE 4. For now, we’ll just have to wait a bit longer to get more information.
Xiaomi has been in the tablet market for years, but this year is special because its sub-brand Redmi released its first tablet ever: the Redmi Pad. As you probably expected, it is an affordable tablet, but it provides high performance and a pretty good specs sheet. Xiaomi released a tablet in a similar price range the last year, and now, it is available at very interesting street prices. We are talking about the Xiaomi Pad 5. A lot of people are asking whether they should go for the new Redmi tablet because of its value for money or the older Xiaomi one from last year due to its interesting street prices. We will try to let you find out through this comparison between the specifications of the Redmi Pad and the Xiaomi Pad 5.
If you are looking for one of the most beautiful tablets, then your choice in this comparison is the Xiaomi Pad 5. It has a good build quality including an aluminum frame and it comes with a higher screen to body ratio, so the bezels around the display are narrower. The tablet is very thin: the thickness is just 6.9 mm, and it is not so heavy as it weighs just 511 grams. The camera module is not so invasive and it takes just a small portion on the upper left corner of the rear cover. The Redmi Pad has thicker bezels around the display, as well as a bigger camera module, but you should note that it is more compact than its internal rival because it has a smaller display. It is also lighter with a weight of just 465 grams.
Display
Unfortunately, affordable tablets do not provide the best displays out there and they are far from the quality provided by the phones. But these two devices still come with good panels on the front side. The best display of the duo belongs to the Xiaomi Pad 5. It is an IPS LCD panel with a diagonal of 11 inches, a Quad HD+ resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10 certification, and Dolby Vision. This display does not show the brilliant colors and the deep blacks provided by OLED panels, but it is able to show up to one billion colors. The Redmi Pad still comes with an IPS panel, but with a smaller 10.61-inch diagonal. It has a Full HD+ resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and it is able to show up to one billion colors. It is an inferior panel due to its lower resolution and refresh rate, and it does not have advanced video certifications. Both tablets feature four stereo speakers.
Specs & Software
The most powerful hardware belongs to the Xiaomi Pad 5. It is fueled by the Snapdragon 860 mobile platform by Qualcomm built with a 7 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture. The chipset is composed of a Kryo 485 Gold CPU running at a maximum frequency of 2.96 GHz, three Kryo 485 Gold CPUs with a 2.42 GHz frequency, four Kryo 485 Silver cores running at 1.78 GHz, and an Adreno 640 GPU. It is a high-end chipset paired with 6 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage (UFS 3.1). The Redmi Pad is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset running at 2.2 GHz and supported by up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of native storage (UFS 2.2). The Xiaomi is more powerful, but it runs Android 11 out of the box, while the Redmi Pad ships with Android 12.
Camera
Another important advantage of the Xiaomi Pad 5 is the presence of a better main camera. On the rear side, this tablet sports a 13 MP shooter: nothing compared to the phones, but a pretty good sensor for tablets, able to record videos with a 4K resolution. The Redmi Pad has an 8 MP rear camera.
Last but not least, the Xiaomi Pad 5 has a bigger battery, with a capacity of 8720 mAh. It also charges quicker thanks to 33W fast charging. The Redmi Pad has a smaller 8000 mAh battery with 18W charging.
Price
The starting price of the Redmi Pad roughly translates into €250/$250, while you need €350/$350 to purchase the Xiaomi Pad 5. Which one would you pick?
Hikvsion has released its double-sided wall-mounted retail machine in China. The new gadget is well-suited for use in restaurants, canteens, and similar places. It can operate in such places even when the power is off.
The new Hikvision wall-mounted retail machine runs on Android 11 and can be operated on dual screens. The secondary screen is an 8-inch high-definition touchscreen with a small keyboard. It provides a seamless interface for customers to interact with the canteen or restaurant and make payments for purchases. The Hikvision double-sided wall-mounted consumer machine is compatible with multiple payment methods including credit cards, Alipay, WeChat, digital RMB, and facial recognition.
The retail machine supports various modes of consumption, as well as ordering and taking meals. The device comes with a detachable battery which serves as backup power for the consumer machine. The duration of the backup support of the battery is however not disclosed by Hikvision. The battery allows the device to continue interacting with customers even during a power outage from the mains electricity supply.
The device is rated IP65 waterproof protection, as well as insect-proof and oil-proof. It is thus almost maintenance-free even in a restaurant or canteen environment.
The Hikvision Double-sided Wall-mounted Retail Machine was launched in China recently but pricing details are lacking. It is also unclear whether the gadget will be available subsequently in overseas markets. Hikvision will however expect a decent reception for the product in the Chinese market.
Chinese automaker Geely is set to unveil the cute Panda electric vehicle into the Chinese market. The Panda will debut under the Geometry brand name of Geely and its photos were released recently. The new EV has similar proportions as the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV, already a bestseller in China. The photos of the Panda EV were released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
The new Geely Panda has a length of 120.6 inches and a width of 59.9 inches. Together with its 79.3 inches wheelbase, the Panda has a height of 79.3 inches. The traditional front grille is absent in the EV but it has a pair of circular headlights. The Panda has four-spoke wheels and is a two-door vehicle, like its competitor, the Mini EV. There is a dramatic E-pillar together with black side window surrounds. There are other noticeable features like a pair of square taillights, a third light at the rear windscreen, and a blacked-out section with a bumper at the rear.
There are indications that the Geely Panda is powered by a 30kW electric motor and will come with a Lithium-ion battery manufactured by Gotion Hi-Tech. There are lots of technical details of the Geely Panda that are lacking. Importantly, Geely has been silent on the top speed and range of the Panda but it is expected to square up with the Hongguang Mini EV. Pricing information and the release date of the Geely Panda are also unknown at this time.
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