Qualcomm had just recently announced its latest and greatest flagship chipset, which is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. While this is the company’s most powerful mobile processor so far, it appears that it still might be outperformed by the Apple A16 Bionic chip that powers the iPhone 14 Pro series.
This news arrives from a GeekBench benchmark listing (Via MacRumors), ahead of any Android smartphones that feature the new Qualcomm chip. However, looking at the early GeekBench benchmark results, the next gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 was outpaced by the Apple iPhone 14 Pro model’s A16 Bionic chipset. The synthetic benchmarks revealed that the Snapdragon SoC scored 1483 points in the single core test and 4709 points in the multi core test. Meanwhile, the the A16 Bionic processor scored 1874 and 5372 points in the respective tests.
So it is clear that the Cupertino based giant’s new chips are still ahead of their Android counterparts. Interestingly enough, the last gen iPhone chips, the A15 Bionic, managed to score 1709 points in the single core tests, which is also higher than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. This would have one question Qualcomm’s claim of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 revolutionizing “the landscape of flagship smartphones in 2023.”
Although the company did state that the advancements would being a “new standard for connected computing, intelligently engineered with groundbreaking AI across the board to enable extraordinary experiences.” In other words, raw performance bump isn’t the only thing new in the new 8 Gen 2 chipset. Keep in mind that benchmarks do not always reflect a better user experience or real life performance. But this does goes to show how Apple’s chips, even the older models, are still quite capable in the current market.
We recently found something fascinating. Once we got our hands on the Redmi Note 12 Pro Explorer and Infinix Zero Ultra, they started to feel very similar? If you think about it, both have 200 MP main cameras, both have superfast charging speeds, both also have mid-range chips, and even the lens design is a bit similar. Does that mean someone out there is confused about which one to buy.
This video below mainly compares charging, performance and photography, and maybe after watching this video, you will know which one to buy.
The Note 12 Pro Explorer and Zero Ultra both charge at over 150w, especially the 12 Pro Explorer at 210w. I think it’s hard to visualize how mind-bendingly fast it is with just give you a charging graph. So I decided to plug them in first and wait until the end of this video, and then we’ll see how much they charge in. This way, you will be able to experience just how fast they charge.
Although the Note 12 Pro uses MediaTek’s latest Dimensity 1080, the review video of the 12 Pro doesn’t show it to be much better than the Zero Ultra’s Dimensity 920. And so it is, the difference in scores between the two phones is very small. But when it comes to the gaming test, there is a clear difference, as the two phones have completely different responses to large games.
Since the chip is not as powerful, we chose medium Graphics. Note 12 Pro Explorer tends to release all the power, so its average fps is a little higher than Zero Ultra. But the cost is more power consumption, and with the smaller battery, the difference in power consumption with the Zero Ultra is 3%. So all things considered, these two phones perform about the same in terms of performance. Their performance will not sway your purchase choice.
Redmi Note 12 Pro Explorer vs Infinix Zero Ultra – CAMERAS
Their camera systems are equally interesting, and while they both have pros and cons, they are both completely different. For example, the Zero Ultra’s main camera algorithm likes to add sharpening effects that make the image very messy. This is not the case with the Note 12 Pro Explorer. The Note 12 Pro Explorer, for example, likes to make the dynamic range of the night mode lower, so that the contrast is increased and the photos look more like night, while the Zero Ultra likes to make the dynamic range of the night mode photos higher. Although not all photos will have a higher dynamic range, some scenes have a better dynamic range in auto mode instead. So it’s hard to say who is better when you just focus on the main camera.
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200MP mode surely many people wonder, does it really give us sharper photos? The answer depends on the conditions under which you shoot. It does take super clear photos. For example, in these two pictures, both phones took 200MP photos with a clarity that no other phone could. In good light, the two phones are very similar sharpness in this mode. But as soon as evening came, the difference between turning on 200MP mode and automatic 12MP mode was narrowing. In very dark conditions, the Note 12 Pro Explorer is only a little better than 12MP mode in terms of sharpness, while the Zero Ultra has just less sharpening effect and 200MP mode has almost no improvement in sharpness. And the size of 200MP photos is 7 to 10 times bigger than 12MP photos. So I think it’s usually better to use the automatic mode, 200MP mode is more like a gimmick.
Coming to the ultra-wide angle camera part, I declare Zero Ultra the overall winner. The samples from both phones in auto mode look like they’re about the same, but in fact the Zero Ultra has more detail and better noise control than the Note 12 Pro Explorer. What’s really great about the Zero Ultra is the Night View mode. Whether it’s exposure, dynamic range or clarity, it’s much better than the Note 12 Pro Explorer. If you are a fan of ultra-wide angle lenses, then you must try the Zero Ultra’s ultra-wide angle camera.
Both phones recorded 4K 30fps video without EIS, so the footage looked shaky. If you switch back to 1080p 30fps, the EIS is back. And the Zero Ultra has less image crop, so it doesn’t look as stable as the Note 12 Pro Explorer. But with Ultra steady mode turned on, the Zero Ultra is as stable as the Note 12 Pro Explorer. So in terms of video recording, they are a tie.
The video is also near the end, let’s see how much the two phones have been charged.
Redmi Note 12 Explorer vs Infinix Zero Ultra 03
What do you think, the time to watch a video can charge so much, over your expectations, it is? Even if you forget to charge it at night, the time it takes to brush your teeth and wash your face in the morning can charge it to more than 70%. So the world’s fastest charging phone is actually a mid-range phone, which is kind of what Redmi and Infinix deserve the most praise for, right?
After our test, although they are very similar, they are not exactly the same.
I have made a table, you can refer to the table to choose which one is more suitable for you. Of course, if you find that one phone is much cheaper than the other, then we recommend you to choose the cheaper one. Because the difference between them is not very huge, saving money is more important than anything else.
Realme is apparently planning on launch a number of new smartphones from some of its different series. The information about the various upcoming phones was shared by the company’s Vice President, Xu Qi.
The senior official of the Chinese smartphone maker recently stated that the company has plans for a couple of new smartphones from existing series as well as a brand new foldable phone. Starting from the GT series, the OEM plans to launch the new Realme GT Neo 5 as the latest model in the GT Neo series. Apart from this, the company also plans to unveil two GT Neo series model every year from now on.
Similarly, it will even launch two number series of phones per year as well. One model will launch in the middle of the year and the other will be released around the end of the year. There will also be one regular GT series model launching every year too, as per the executive. However, the most interesting launch plans from Realme is a new foldable phone. According to the Realme Vice President Xu Qi (Via @Sudhanshu1414), a new budget foldable smartphone is also in the works.
This means that the company is already working on such a device and that the development is underway. However, the official did not reveal any possible launch timeline for this new product or share any finer details regarding this foldable phone either. So, we have no idea what kind of features it has or even if it has a notebook style or clamshell folding design. This was all the information we have at the moment, so stick around for more updates.
We are only a few weeks away from the launch of the next-gen Vivo flagship launch known as the Vivo X90 series, and the company has started building up hype for the device by revealing some of its key details.
The company has now officially shared some image samples of the Vivo X90 Pro+, so customers can get an idea of what to expect from its cameras.
The camera samples of the Vivo X90 Pro+ show a rich output with vivid quality. The images show an impressive dynamic range, and the picture taken in night mode looks especially impressive and detailed.
The brand has also shared a sample that looks like it was taken using the tilt-shift photography feature which is rumored to be coming in the Vivo X90 Pro+. For those unaware, Tilt-shift photography is a creative and unique type of photography in which the camera is manipulated so that a life-sized location or subject looks like a miniature-scale model. In this sample, the boat looks quite small compared to the rest of the scene.
Oppo X90 Pro+ specs
According to previous reports, the Vivo X90 Pro+ will have a 1-inch Sony IMX989 50-megapixel primary camera. A 48-megapixel Sony IMX598 ultra-wide lens, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX578 portrait lens, and a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B periscope zoom camera will also be included on the device.
The newly released Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset will power the device, along with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 4.0 storage. It will most likely have a 4,700mAh battery with 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
It is expected to have a 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED display on the front. The screen is expected to have a 2K resolution, a refresh rate of 144Hz, and PWM dimming at 1440Hz. The device could have a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.
Just recently, it was confirmed that the next gen flagship smartphone lineup from Xiaomi will be called the Xiaomi 14 series and not the 13. Now, a company official has teased the upcoming devices in a new Weibo post (a Chinese microblogging website).
The new high end smartphones were teased by the Chinese tech giant’s President, Lu Weibing. In the online post, we stated that the upcoming Xiaomi 14 series of handsets are very powerful. Under this post, there were various comments with one asking the official to not speak in riddles and reveal the specifications. The senior executive responded to this comment by simply saying that the specs will scare the people. In other words, the Xiaomi 14 lineup will come with some beefy hardware.
As of right now, the 14 series has yet to be officially unveiled so we only have rumors and reports to go on. Although we do know that the new premium phones are confirmed to be one of the first flagship models in the market to feature Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Apart from this, it will also run on the company’s proprietary MIUI 14 Android based custom skin, which will be the most streamlined MIUI launch ever as per official claims.
For those unaware, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is one of the key specs of the Xiaomi 14 series. It is a top end chip which promises to offer the best performance on Android phones along with improved efficiency for better battery performance as well. The new devices are also set to come with Sony’s new IMX8/9 series of cameras on the rear, along with ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and even UFS 4.0 storage.
Smartphone GPUs are getting better and better day, and this leads to the development of more comprehensive games with better graphics. However, the touch controls may not be sufficient or satisfactory for some games. Luckily, One of the best mobile gamepads you can buy is finally available with Android phones. The Android version of Backbone One finally goes on sale today.
The Backbone One now works with Android phones
The Backbone One went on sale to be compatible with iPhones in July, but now it’s available for Android phones. Starting today, you can order the Backbone One for Android from the company’s website or some selected retailers for $99.99. Gamepad connects to your phone via a USB-C connection (unlike some controllers that require a Bluetooth connection), and its size can be adjustable. The gamepad also offers a headphone jack, like its iOS version.
The Backbone One mobile gamepad
The Backbone One is compatible with “most” Android phones, but you’ll probably need to remove your phone from its case to make sure it fits. Thanks to the asymmetrical stick and standard A, B, X and Y button layout, it’s very similar to the Xbox’s controller. Especially if you are into Cloud gaming, you will not have any difficulty playing PC games. As you know, the iOS version of the controller also has a PlayStation-compatible model.
The version with the button system (cross, circle, triangle and square) similar to the DualShock was developed for those using the PlayStation Remote Play feature. Unfortunately, the PlayStation version of the controller for Android phones isn’t listed yet. Still, Backbone has an exclusive partnership agreement with Sony, and a USB-C powered PlayStation variant is currently developing; however, the launch date is currently unknown.
We recently saw the leaked images of the upcoming iQOO 11 smartphone, which revealed its complete design and a couple of color options. Now, a new report has emerged online, which claims to have revealed the complete spec sheet of the iQOO 11.
iQOO 11 leaked renders
The report comes from 91mobiles, which cites known tipster Ishan Agarwal as the source. It claims that the iQOO 11 will come with a glass and leather finish on the back, making for a premium look and feel. The device is said to come in two color options – Isle of Man Edition and Track Edition. For those unaware, these are the special Green and Grey color options that the brand unveiled for its iQOO 10 devices a while back.
iQOO 10 Isle of Man & Track edition (on the left )
A recent Weibo leak has also revealed that the device will have a crimson color option along with the BMW motorsports special edition.
Coming to the specs, Agarwal states that The iQOO 11 will have a 6.78-inch QHD+ E6 AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 144Hz, a resolution of 32001440 pixels, and a touch sampling rate of 300Hz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 SoC will power the phone, along with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. A dedicated intelligent image and display chip will be used, which we know to be the V2 ISP chip.
In terms of cameras, the iQOO 11 will feature a 50MP primary camera with f/1.9 aperture and LED flash, a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, and an 8MP macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture on the back. On the front is a 16MP camera for selfies and video chats.
The iQOO 11 will most likely ship with Android 13 and the OriginOS 3.0 custom skin, as well as NFC support. The device will be 164.8x77x8.5mm in size and weigh 205 grams. Finally, the phone will come with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging.
The launch date of the iQOO 11 series is still under wraps, however, if rumors are to be trusted, the iQOO 11 Legend could launch in the global market before the end of November.
Earlier today (18th November 2022), Vivo announced a new color option for its new tablet model. The Vivo Pad will now launch in a new Purple color option, which will be available for purchase later this month.
The Chinese smartphone maker has just recently shared a teaser image poster of the new purple color variant of its Pad. Looking at this image, we can see that the new Purple color option is like a new lavender variant. It retains the matte metal body and also appears to have a textured color on the rear. For those unaware, the Vivo Pad is the company’s premium grade tablet that launched earlier this year, with top notch specs and features.
It sports an 11 inch display that has a 2.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the tablet is equipped with the Snapdragon 870 SoC. It is powered by a large 8,040mAh battery pack that supports 44W fast charging. The device offers four channel speakers as well. On the rear, the Vivo Pad comes with a dual camera setup, including a 13 megapixel primary and an 8 megapixel wide angle lens. It measures as thin as 6.55mm and weighs around 489 grams.
So apart from a new paint job, the tablet still features specs that are identical to the other color options. The new Purple color variant for the Pad will be announced during the November 22 launch conference for the brand’s upcoming flagship series of smartphones, which is the X90 series. So stick around for more, as we will be covering the launch event.
During the Big Billion Day sale, the Nothing Phone (1) was available at an attractive discounted price. However, if you happened to miss out on the offer, the opportunity has presented itself again. In the ongoing sale on Flipkart, the Nothing Phone (1) is available at a discounted price of Rs 26,249. keep reading to find out how to avail this offer.
Nothing Phone (1) Flipkart discount
Nothing is providing a flat discount of Rs 6,500 on the Nothing Phone (1). In addition, Federal Bank debit and credit card customers can get a Rs 1250 discount on the Nothing Phone purchase (1). Transactions made with a Punjab National Bank Credit Card are also eligible for a 10% discount (up to Rs 1250).
Configuration
Price
Discount
Bank Discount
Effective Price
8GB + 128GB
Rs 33,999
Rs 6,500
Up to Rs 1,250
Rs 26,249
8GB + 256GB
Rs 36,999
Rs 6,500
Up to Rs 1,250
Rs 29,249
12GB + 256GB
Rs 38,999
Rs 6,500
Up to Rs 1,250
Rs 31,249
Nothing Phone (1) specifications & features
The 6.55-inch OLED screen on the Phone (1) features Corning Gorilla Glass protection, a 120Hz refresh rate, Full HD+ resolution, and a peak brightness of 1200 nits. Under the hood of the Nothing Phone (1) is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ CPU. It has up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage and up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The smartphone already has Nothing OS 1.0, an Android 12-based operating system, installed.
A 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor and a 50MP Samsung JN1 ultra-wide-angle lens are included with the Phone (1). It comes with a 16MP front camera. A 4,500mAh battery and 33W wired fast charging capabilities power the Phone (1). Additionally, it enables 5W wireless reverse charging and 15W Qi wireless charging.
Xiaomi is expected to announce its next-generation flagship phones, which will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. So far, the rumor mill has been calling Xiaomi’s next flagship phones with tentative names like the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro. However, new evidence that has surfaced on Weibo suggests that these devices could be called the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro.
An image of a carton of the Xiaomi 14’s retail boxes is now being circulated on Weibo. In addition, another image circulating on Weibo mentions the key specifications of the device. The image mentions the “Xiaomi 14” and its “2211133C” model number.
The image reveals that the device is running on the MIUI 14.0.2.0-based Android 13 OS and has the Android security patch for the October month. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform and 12 GB of RAM.
The authenticity of the above images could not be confirmed. Hence, it is advisable to wait for newer reports to see whether Xiaomi’s next flagship phones will be the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro. However, there is a possibility that Xiaomi may skip the number “13” for its flagship phones since it is considered a bad omen in some countries.
It is likely that Xiaomi will confirm the launch date of its next flagship phones in the coming week. The lineup is expected to feature two devices, one with a compact form factor and a 6.26-inch display and another with a 6.7-inch screen.
Both devices are expected to run the forthcoming MIUI 14. A recent report said that the company has already started testing the two devices internally in Asian markets. This suggests that these devices may be coming to the global market soon.
iQOO recently teased the upcoming iQOO 11 series for both the Chinese and global markets. The series is expected to initially consist of two smartphones- iQOO 11, and iQOO 11 Pro. A recent rumor has stated that the iQOO 11 Legend (BMW Motor Sports Edition) could launch in the global market by the end of November.
After months of rumors regarding the specifications of the device, we are finally getting our first look at the iQOO 11 through a leak by Weibo tipster 熊猫很禿然. The images shared by the tipster reveal the rear of the iQOO 11 along with the color options. Starting with the back panel, the smartphone has a curved back with a camera island on the left housing two large lenses and one smaller lens.
The LED flash module is also present on the camera island. Overall, the camera island looks a lot similar to the iQOO 10. The camera module also has “Powered by V2” written on the bottom, confirming that iQOO will include the V2 ISP chip on the vanilla model. The two color options revealed in the images are Crimson (red) and Legend (white, aka the BMW motorsport special edition). Let’s take a look at the leaked specs of the iQOO 11 so far.
iQOO 11 specs (rumored)
The iQOO 11 is said to feature a 6.78-inch flat E6 AMOLED display. The screen is expected to offer an FHD+ resolution, up to 144hz refresh rate, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, and a centrally positioned punch-hole.
The device is likely to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Chipset with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The smartphone is anticipated to ship with RAM options of 8GB and 12GB and up to three storage options, including 128GB and 256GB, and 512GB. It’s possible that the reported iQOO 11 Legend will include 16GB of RAM.
A 16-megapixel selfie camera and a 50-megapixel (primary) + 13-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 12-megapixel (telephoto) camera, together with the Vivo V2 ISP, may be included with the iQOO 11. The device will operate on Android 13.0-based OriginOS 3. A 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging capabilities is expected to be present in the device.
With the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip finally released, it is no secret that Motorola is working on a new flagship that will house the cutting-edge Qualcomm SoC. Previously, we have seen the Motorola XT2301-5 emerge on China’s 3C listing. This is believed to be the upcoming Moto X40.
Moto Edge X30
A variant of the same device with model number XT2301-4 was recently spotted on the TRDA listing, revealing the Moto Edge 40 Pro. Going by the history of the brand’s naming scheme, it is highly that this is a Moto X40 rebrand. Now, the same device with the XT2301-4 model number has appeared on the FCC certification database revealing some details along the way (via).
The device is revealed to be compatible with both wireless and reverse wireless charging, along with featuring support for 125W wired charging. There is support for 5G, NFC & Bluetooth. One peculiarity with the listing is that it snows the Wi-Fi capabilities of the device limited to Wi-Fi 6E, whereas the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset offers support for Wi-Fi 7. This begs the question if the Edge 40 Pro will indeed feature the new SoC or if Motorola plans to reserve it for an “Ultra” version.
For now, rumors surrounding the device say that it will come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, along with LPDDR5X RAM. There will be a triple camera setup on the rear, consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide unit, and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens. Lastly, the display of the device is expected to be capable of up to 165Hz refresh rate.
Vivo is the only official sponsor in the smartphone industry for the FIFA World Cup 2022, which will kick off in Qatar on Nov. 20. Through the upcoming mega sports event, Vivo aims to bring people closer together through the ongoing “Give it a Shot” campaign.
The campaign, which has been introduced in two waves, is all about capturing unforgettable moments by joining online / offline football challenges to connect with new people. People participating in the campaign will stand a chance to win official FIFA World Cup or Vivo gifts. Readers can learn more about the campaign here.
The first wave, which already ended on Nov. 16, allowed the 10 most creative participants to win a Vivo phone and an official FIFA football. The first wave was all about posting as many photos or videos as possible with Vivo or football elements on Instagram accounts using the #VivoGiveitaShot hashtag.
The second wave runs between Nov. 14 and Dec. 31. During this period, participants are required to share moments worth celebrating with special Vivo filters and the same hashtag on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.
Vivo will run another campaign with the hashtag “#vAreHereToShare” between Dec. 15 and Dec. 18 to drive engaging conversation about the semi-finals and final as the World Cup 2022 comes to an end.
To those who are unaware, Vivo has been a FIFA sponsor since 2017. So far, it has sponsored tournaments like the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017, the FIFA World Cup 2018 and the FIFA Arab Cup 2021. Vivo unveiled the Vivo X Fold+ foldable phone in September this year. Since then, it has been available exclusively in China. The X Fold+ is expected to be showcased during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Earlier this year, ZTE launched its flagship smartphone in the form of the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, which features an under-display front-facing camera. Now, the company is all set to announce a new Aerospace Edition of the smartphone in the Chinese market.
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Aerospace Edition has been teased by the company through a teaser poster. The poster reads, “Space Fortress, about to set sail, TAIKONAUT (Chinese Astronaut),” and Wu Jing has been roped in as a brand ambassador.
As of now, the official launch date is not known, but we expect to get launch information in the coming days. While not much has been revealed about this upcoming smartphone, it appears to be a direct successor of the Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition launched last year with 18GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage.
The teaser poster shared by the company showcases the smartphone’s back panel in which the camera module consisting of three sensors is placed at the top-left corner. The phone shown in the hands of Wu Jing has a Black colored body.
As the phone will be a variant of the Axon 40 Ultra, we expect most specifications to be similar. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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.
There’s also a 16-megapixel under-display camera with 2.24μm large pixels, and it uses a third-generation of the 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. We expect the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Aersospace Edition to come packed with up to 18GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 3.1 storage. It may run the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MyOS 12 custom interface on top. It is likely to be powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging.
A couple of months back, Asus launched the ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition smartphone in the market. Now, the brand has brought a new special edition device for fans of Blizzard’s Diablo series. The smartphone is called the ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition and is essentially a ROG Phone 6 with visual and UI modifications.
The “Hellfire Red” semi-matte coating on the back of the ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition creates a unique flame effect when viewed from various angles. Along with a cool-looking sketch-like depiction of Al’Diabolos, the Lord of Terror, there is also an RGB-lit Diablo Immortal logo.
Internally, Asus has layered the UI with a special Diablo theme along with notification sounds inspired by in-game audio. The packaging of the device resembles a Horadic Cube and the inner red box is shaped like a Worldstone shard. There is also a “Fahir’s Light” UV torch for uncovering hidden details on the Diablo-themed phone case in addition to the gold-colored “Immortality Ejector Pin” for the SIM tray. The “Map of Sanctuary” is a travel-friendly pouch for the charger and cable.
Asus ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Box set
Spec-wise, the device remains the same with a 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED panel, 165Hz refresh rate, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset complemented by 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The battery has a 6000mAh capacity and supports 65W fast charging, for which the charger is included in the box.
Starting today (November 18), you can get the ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition for $1,299 from Asus online store.
Vivo has quietly unveiled the Vivo Y76s (t1 version) smartphone in China. It is a new variant of the existing Vivo Y76s, which debuted last year in November. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and price of the Y76s (t1 version).
Vivo Y76s (t1 Version) Specifications and Features
The Vivo Y76s (t1 version) features a 6.58-inch LCD waterdrop notch display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 2408 x 1080 pixels, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. The device runs on Android 12 OS and FunTouch OS UI. The power button located on its right edge is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.
Vivo Y76s (t1 version)
On the front, the Vivo Y76s (t1 version) has an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The back panel of the device has a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel auxiliary lens. The device houses a 4,100mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging.
The Dimensity 700 powers the Vivo Y76s (t1 version). The mid-ranger comes in a single model that offers 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. For more storage, it has a microSD card slot onboard.
The Y76s (t1 version) packs a 4,100mAh battery with 44W fast charging. It measures 163.84 x 75.00 x 7.79 mm and weighs 175 grams.
In comparison, the Vivo Y76s from last year was powered by the Dimensity 810 chipset. It was made available in two variants: 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.
Vivo Y76s (t1 version) Price and Availability
The Vivo Y76s (t1 version) is priced at 1,899 Yuan (~266). It comes in shades like Star Diamond White, Galaxy White, and Starry Night Black.
The OPPO Reno 9 series is all set to break cover on Nov. 24 in China. Reports have revealed that the model numbers PHM110, PGX110, and PGW110 belong to the Reno 9 series. Now, the PGX110 model has surfaced in the database of the TENAA certification platform. Here is a look at all the details that have appeared through its TENAA appearance.
OPPO Reno 9 Pro Specifications
As per the TENAA listing, the alleged OPPO Reno 9 Pro will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels and 10-bit colors. It will have a curved-edge display with a punch-hole in the centre, according to official renders. The screen is expected to support up to a 120Hz refresh rate and will be integrated with a fingerprint scanner.
OPPO Reno 9 Pro
The 2.85GHz octa-core processor that powers the Reno 9 Pro seems to be the Dimensity 8100-Max chipset. It will arrive with 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. But the device’s listing on OPPO China’s website already shows that it will be sold in two different ways: with 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, or with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.
On the front, the OPPO Reno 9 Pro has a 32-megapixel camera. Its back panel has a 50-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel lens, which could be an ultra-wide snapper. It is likely that the device may feature a Sony IMX890 primary camera powered by the company’s MariSilicon ISP.
The Reno 9 Pro will come preloaded with ColorOS 13-based Android 13. It will also feature an IR blaster. The official renders of the device show that it will come in black, gold, and gold with a gradient.
On Nov. 22, Vivo will unveil the Vivo X90 series of smartphones in China. Earlier this week, the Vivo X90, which has a model number of V2241A, surfaced in the database of the TENAA certification platform. Now, another X-series phone with model number V2242A has been approved by the TENAA authority. This model is nothing but the Vivo X90 Pro (via. TechGoing). Here is a look at the specifications that have surfaced in its TENAA listing.
Vivo X90 Pro Specifications
The Vivo X90 Pro has dimensions of 164.07 x 74.53mm and houses a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that produces an FHD+ resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels and 10-bit colors. The screen size and resolution are the same as on the Vivo X90. However, the X90 Pro weighs more at 214.85 grams. The reason behind it is that it houses a 2 x 2375mAh (rated value) dual-cell battery. Hence, it appears that the combined capacity of the X90 Pro could be around 4,850mAh (typical value). Like the vanilla model, the Pro variant is expected to support 120W charging.
Under the hood, the Vivo X90 Pro has the Dimensity 9200 chipset, which works at 3.05GHz. The device will ship with 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage.
The X90 Pro has a 32-megapixel camera on the front. On the back, it has a 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel triple camera unit. It seems that the device could feature a 1-inch Sony IMX989 primary camera.
The Vivo X90 Pro is expected to come preinstalled with the OriginOS 3-based Android 13 OS. It will offer other features like an in-screen fingerprint scanner and an IR blaster.
Apple is expected to offer a USB-C port with the upcoming iPhone 15 series models, marking a significant shift for the technology giant after sticking with its proprietary Lightning Port for a decade.
Now, a new report from well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuoindicates that the next-generation Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models will feature a USB-C port with support for at least USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3, offering major advantages over existing models.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Series
The Thunderbolt 3 port can offer bandwidth of up to 40Gbps while the Lightning connector, which supports USB 2.0 speeds, maxes out at 480Mbps on all the existing iPhone models available in the market.
Even when considering real-world scenarios, the Thunderbolt port support on the upcoming Apple iPhone series models will offer a significant performance boost and faster data transfer speeds. This will come in handy, especially when the user wants to transfer large files, such as images captured using the ProRAW mode on the iPhone.
It’s noteworthy that Apple is already offering USB-C ports on most of the iPads for faster data transfer. The Apple iPad Pro powered by the M1 chipset has support for 40Gbps bandwidth, while the fifth-generation iPad Air is capable of transferring data at 10Gbps. On the other hand, the iPad Mini supports 5Gbps speed. The 10th generation iPad is the only one with a standard USB-C port, limited to USB 2.0 speeds.
Apple has been trying to distinguish Pro and non-Pro iPhone models, and with the iPhone 14 series, it has made several changes where most of the premium features are limited to the Pro series models. This will continue with the upcoming phones as well, and the USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt 3 support will be for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models, while the standard iPhone 15 and 15 Plus models will be limited to the USB 2.0 speed even with support for USB-C port.
Samsung has been making Google’s Tensor chips, and now it appears that the South Korean technology giant has increased involvement with Google and will be working on making a new chipset for its upcoming flagship smartphones.
As per the new report from tipster Connor, Samsung is working with Google’s Tensor team and AMD’s graphics team to create a new chipset that will be powering the Samsung Galaxy S-series flagship smartphones, most likely from 2025.
It is being said that the chipset will consist of two high-performance Cortex-X cores, four performance-focused cores running at a lower clock speed, and four energy-efficient cores. The diagram shared indicates that AMD GPU will be included in the chipset for processing grahpic-intensive tasks.
Google and Samsung have already teamed up to produce Google Tensor chips for the Pixel series smartphones. The Tensor and Tensor G2 chips powering the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 7 series smartphones are manufactured by Samsung. They are basically Exynos chips but with AI features on top from Google’s team.
Recent reports indicate that both these companies have already started working on the third-generation Google Tensor SoC, which will be debuting with the Pixel 8 series smartphones next year. The chip is reportedly codenamed “Ripcurrent” and carries model number S5P9865.
Most of the chips for smartphones nowadays are manufactured using the 5nm or 4nm process, but since this new chipset for the future Galaxy S-series phones is expected to go official a couple of years from now, it could be manufactured using a more advanced 3nm process and there’s a high possibility of that happening given that Samsung has already started working on 3nm chips.
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