Last week, news broke out regarding an upcoming Oppo A series smartphone with premium features. This device is expected to go official as Oppo A98.
Earlier today, images of a mysterious Oppo-branded handset appeared on TENAA with model number PHQ110. It is said to be Oppo A98 and now, its key specs have been tipped as well.
Let’s check out what this forthcoming phone may offer.
According to Digital Chat Station, the unknown Oppo smartphone is codenamed ‘Hepburn’. Although he doesn’t mention it directly, this device could likely launch as Oppo A98 since the specifications shared by him are the same.
He says this handset will sport a 6.7-inch curved display with a resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) and a 120Hz refresh rate. The centered punch-hole screen will have a 2.33mm chin narrow chin and will support up to a 2160Hz PWM dimming.
Unfortunately, despite flaunting a premium display with an in-screen fingerprint sensor, the phone will be powered by a slower Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC. But it will not only support 67W fast charging but also arrive with a 108MP main camera.
The smartphone won’t lack essentials either. It will come with dual stereo speakers and NFC for contactless payments/transit passes.
Based on the specs, the so-called Oppo A98 (Hepburn) does sound like an interesting phone and it is somewhat similar to the Honor X40. Do let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
The Realme 10 Pro 5G has been certified by Thailand’s NBTC authority. The NBTC listing reveals that the Realme phone with model number RMX3661 will arrive in the market with the Realme 10 Pro 5G moniker. The listing does not reveal anything about the major specifications of the device. However, it does reveal that it is a 5G-ready device. Continue reading to learn what to expect from the Realme 10 Pro 5G.
Last month, the TENAA certification platform certified two Realme phones with the RMX3663 and RMX3687 model numbers. In all likelihood, the Realme RMX3663 device heading to China and the RMX3661 handset heading to Thailand could be one and the same device.
Realme RMX3663 specifications
The Realme RMX3663 handset will arrive with a 6.7-inch LCD panel that flaunts a punch-hole design. It will produce a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The device will come equipped with a side-facing fingerprint scanner. It will come preloaded with Android 12 OS.
RMX3663
The RMX3663 will be powered by a 2.2GHz octa-core processor and 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM. It offers 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage. It will come equipped with a 5,000mAh battery, which will support 33W fast charging.
On the front, the RMX3663 will feature a 16-megapixel selfie camera. Its back panel will have a 108-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel secondary lens. There is a possibility that the Realme 3661 (Realme 10 Pro 5G) may arrive with almost identical specifications.
In related news, the Realme 10 4G, featuring the Helio G99 chipset, will debut on Nov. 9 globally. The device will arrive with key specs like a 6.4-inch AMOLED FHD+ 90Hz display, a 50-megapixel main camera, and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging.
BenQ has just launched a new product in the Indian market that targets business enterprises. The new device the Smart Projector EH620, which is the world’s first Windows based projector that is built for professional environments.
The new BenQ smart projector is powered by the latest Intel Processor 4000 series CPU, which is integrated into EH620’s applications and even its security systems. This was done so by the company’s research and development team that worked with Intel. So, users can simply log in to a network account directly from the EH620 to instantly begin a cloud based meeting and video conference on a Full HD 150 inch screen. Furthermore, the new smart projector can also download business applications from the Microsoft Store and host any Windows software including web browsers and conferencing apps as well.
Notably, the BenQ EH620 is also providing enterprises identity services including single sign on, multifactor authentication, and conditional access, reinforced by network security of AES 128 bit encryption and WPA2 wireless protection to protect against most cybersecurity attacks. It even comes with Intel Secure boot to protect against malware threats.
The EH620 offers easy system integration with Windows based ecosystems and supports devices like as smart boards or interactive boards and various cameras. The BenQ EH620 Smart Projector will be available in the Indian market for a price tag of 95,000 INR. It will be available from leading IT and consumer electronics retail stores outlets across the region. The company will also be offering a full onsite warranty of two years as well.
Even if the size of smartphone screens has been increasing, there is still a market for people who prefer smaller smartphones. Some popular compact smartphones in the current generation are the Asus Zenfone 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S22, which sport 5.9-inch and 6.1-inch displays, respectively.
However, the Chinese company Unihertz, which is known to take the compact form factor to the extreme, has come up with a 3-inch display smartphone called the Jelly 2E.
The Jelly 2E is the successor of the Jelly 2, which launched back in 2020. The Jelly 2E takes its predecessor’s design and modifies it somewhat. Particularly, Unihertz has upgraded from Android 11 to Android 12, which is a great change. Unfortunately, the firm has removed NFC support and switched from 6 GB to 4 GB of RAM. The 128 GB of capacity in the Jelly 2 has also been reduced by 64 GB by Unihertz this time. Nevertheless, the Jelly 2E features a dual-SIM connection, a 3-inch display, and is 110 grams in weight. Like its twin, the Jelly 2E also boasts a 2,000 mAh battery.
Additionally, Unihertz added a MediaTek Helio A22, a budget chipset with four CPU cores and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU built using a 16-nm manufacturing process, to the Jelly 2E. Unfortunately, the MediaTek Helio A22 in the Jelly 2 performs about half as well as the Helio P60. Currently, if individuals register before November 7th, Unihertz will give them a US$20 discount. According to rumors, the Jelly 2E will cost US$170 upfront, before any discounts.
POCO India Head, Himanshu Tandon recently confirmed that the Redmi Note 12 5G won’t be rebranded as POCO phone.
Redmi unveiled the Redmi Note 12 series of smartphones in China last week. In all likelihood, some of these devices are expected to get rebranded as Xiaomi and POCO devices in the global markets. Reports have claimed that the Redmi Note 12 Discovery edition may remain exclusive to the Chinese, while the Note 12 Pro 5G and Note 12 Pro+ 5G may debut as the Xiaomi 12i and Xiaomi 12i HyperCharge in India. What about the Redmi Note 12 5G? It appears that this device may arrive as a POCO branded phone in India.
The Redmi Note 12 5G, which debuted in China, has the 22101317C. The shortened model number of the device is M17. As can be seen below, a new POCO phone with model number 22111317PI has appeared in the database of the Bureau of Indian Standards.
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The 22111317PI device shares the same shortened M17 model number as the Redmi Note 12 5G. Hence, it appears that the device will be rebranded as the POCO phone in India. The model number also hints that the device will be released in November in the country. There is a possibility that the device may as a POCO M5 5G series phone.
Redmi Note 12 5G specifications
The Redmi Note 12 5G houses a 6.67-inch OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device runs on the Android 12 OS, which is overlaid with the MIUI 13. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.
Under the hood, the Note 12 5G has the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 mobile platform. In China, the device is available with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
The China-based electronics manufacturer Dere has launched a new 2-in-1 tablet cum laptop device in the market called the Dere T30 Pro. The new device is available in multiple configurations and is powered by the Intel Jasper Lake platform.
Dere T30 Pro specs
The tablet sports a 13-inch IPS display with a 3:2 aspect ratio and a resolution of 2,160 x 1,440 pixels. Dere also asserts that the display provides a 144 Hz refresh rate, although with a peak brightness of only 330 nits. Dere also included the Celeron N5095, a quad-core processor with a 15 W TDP, in the T30 Pro. The chipset can be coupled with 8GB / 16GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 256GB / 512GB / 1TB of SSD storage.
The T30 Pro, presumably without its keyboard cover, is only 6.6 mm thick and weighs about 1 kg, according to the manufacturer. For reference, the gadget includes a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer in addition to a 3,800 mWh battery, which is claimed to provide 6 hours of battery life. The tablet offers support for the Dere D-Pencil stylus, which can be magnetically attached to the 16GB+512GB/16GB+1TB versions.
Price & availability
Dere now offers the T30 Pro with 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 512 GB SSD starting at US$371.46. As an alternative, Dere sells the T30 Pro for US$481.12 with 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD. All configurations are now available for purchase in two colors with a color-coordinated keyboard cover. All configurations come with an active stylus that may be kept in a loop incorporated into the keyboard cover, as shown in the company’s marketing photos.
Realme is getting ready to launch the Realme 10 series of smartphones next week. There is confirmation that the Realme 10 will launch on November 9th in the global market. Other devices in the series, like the Realme 10 Pro and the Realme 10 Pro+, are also expected to debut alongside the vanilla model.
One of the most hyped features of the upcoming numbered series devices has been the rumored curved display. It was initially revealed through the TENAA listings and is expected to be featured on the Pro models. Now, Realme has put out a new teaser that confirms the curved display on the Realme 10 series.
Earlier renders and leaks have already confirmed that the Realme 10 will have a flat screen, meaning that the curved displays will likely come with the Realme 10 Pro and Realme 10 Pro+. Let’s take a look at what’s known about the Realme 10 series so far.
Realme 10 series specs
So far, leaks suggest that the Realme 10 will measure just 8.1 mm in thickness and weigh 190 grams. Additionally, it will have a 6.7-inch screen with a 2400 x 1080px FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. A 16-megapixel selfie camera will be located on the front, as well as a 50MP primary camera paired with a 2MP secondary lens on the back.
This device will include a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, which was recently revealed to have scored 4,00,086 points in AnTuTu benchmark results. A 4,870mAh battery pack will be offered along with several storage options. The Realme 10 will have 6GB, 8GB, or 12GB of RAM and 64GB, 128GB, or even 256GB of internal storage, depending on the configuration.
The top-end model, dubbed the Realme 10 Pro+, is said to have a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, with an FHD+ resolution. Under the hood, the smartphone is expected to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset. The device is said to come with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage.
Realme 10 Pro+ 5G TENAA
A 4,890mAh battery pack that may be capable of 67W fast charging is believed to power the gadget. Additionally, the front has a 16-megapixel selfie camera, while the back has a triple camera system with a total resolution of 108 megapixels, including 8-megapixel and 2-megapixel sensors.
The iQOO 11 and iQOO 11 Pro are the next major smartphones from iQOO 11. It is speculated that the iQOO 11 will be stacked against the OnePlus 11. Rumors surrounding both devices have claimed that they may go official before the end of this year in China. It appears that the iQOO 11’s launch may not be far away, as it has bagged approval from the 3C regulatory body of China (via.TechGoing).
A recent report revealed that the iQOO 11 and 11 Pro heading to the Chinese market have V2243A and V2254A model numbers. The V2243A was spotted at the CMIIT certification last month, and now the device has been approved by the 3C authority.
iQOO V2243A 3C listing
As per the certification, the iQOO 11 is likely to arrive with support for 120W fast charging. The device has also appeared in the database for TENAA certification. However, at present, the listing has neither images nor specifications.
iQOO 11 specifications (rumored)
The iQOO 11 rumors have revealed that it will be equipped with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that offers a 2K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It will feature the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, up to 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and up to 512 GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The device will house a 5,000mAh battery with 120W charging support.
The device will run on the Android 13 OS, which will be overlaid with the OriginOS Ocean UI. On the front, it will feature a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and its back panel will have a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 12-megapixel telephoto camera.
Lenovo has a lineup of premium high-end laptops under the ThinkPad series and the company has now announced a new model in the series in the Chinese market, dubbed Lenovo ThinkPad P15v 2022 Ryzen Edition.
The newly launched laptop is priced at 7,479 yuan, which roughly converts to $1,024, and the device can be purchased through the company’s official online store in China.
Lenovo ThinkPad P15v 2022 Ryzen Edition features a 15.6-inch Full HD LED-backlit display that offers a 1920 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 300 nits brightness, 100% sRGB color gamut, DC Dimming, and more.
Under the hood, the device is powered by an octa-core AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor, coupled with 16GB of DDR5 4800MHz RAM and 512GB NVMe SSD. It supports up to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of internal storage. There’s also NVIDIA T600 4GB GDDR6 dedicated graphics processor for visual-heavy tasks.
In the software department, the Lenovo ThinkPad P15v 2022 Ryzen Edition runs the latest Windows 11 operating system. It comes with an infrared camera with support for face recognition. There’s a fully-featured USB 4.0 Type C port, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, HDMO 2, SD Card Reader, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an Ethernet port.
The laptop is powered by a 68Whr battery. It is priced at 7,999 yuan ($1,095) but is currently available for repurchase in the Chinese market for a discounted price of 7,479 yuan (~$1,024).
Last year, in June, OnePlus merged its business with OPPO and announced that the company would operate independently. CEO of OnePlus, Pete Lau, also took the role of Senior VP and Chief Product Experience Officer at OPPO.
Earlier this year, the company revealed its plans to enter the offline markets with the help of OPPO. Today, the company has announced that OnePlus has now entered the offline market through OPPO’s offline channels.
The offline expansion of OnePlus is currently limited to the Chinese market. The company has revealed that offline experience points will cover 2,800 districts and counties across the country and added that there will be more than 5,000 stores.
Li Jie, President of OnePlus China, has announced that the OnePlus phones have fully entered the OPPO offline channels with more than 5,000 stores. It covers over 90 percent of prefecture-level cities and also provides after-sales service.
Soon after the merger of OnePlus and OPPO, the company stated that the merged entities can effectively use the group’s sales channels and after-sales services to reduce costs and focus more on the development of advanced technologies.
OnePlus had managed to sell more than 10 million units of premium smartphones globally in 2021, and the company plans to step up its push to expand the brand’s presence in the global high-end smartphone market. The company’s push for its presence in the offline market will definitely help the company reach more users and create a trust factor among users who are wary of online-only brands.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is anticipated to debut at some point in early 2023. The Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra are the three smartphones that will make up the Galaxy S23 series. Last month, the Galaxy S23 US variant was spotted on Geekbench. Now, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ smartphone has also surfaced on the Geekbench benchmark database.
Based on the model number (SM-S916U), it appears that this is the US variant of the Galaxy S23+. According to the listing, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU, which has not yet been released, would power the Samsung Galaxy S23+.
The listing reveals that this is an octa-core SoC with the codename Kalama with a configuration of 1 + 3 + 4 cores. The primary core operates at a frequency of 3.36GHz. While three cores are running at a frequency of 2.80GHz. Accompanying the CPU cores is the Qualcomm Adreno 740 GPU.
Other than the chipset details, the listing reveals 8GB RAM onboard along with Android 13. Moving on to the benchmark results, the single-core round of the Geekbench 5 test yielded a score of 1485 for the Samsung Galaxy S23+. In contrast, the score on the multi-core portion of the same test was 4844.
Samsung Galaxy S23+ specs (rumored)
So far, leaks have revealed that the S23+ will boast a 6.6-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. On the back, there will be a triple camera setup. The phone is said to come with a 50MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 10MP telephoto camera. For capturing selfies, the phones will sport a 12MP front camera.
Depending on where it is available, the phones’ processors will either be a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC or an Exynos 2300 SoC.
ZTE-backed Nubia recently confirmed that the company would be launching a new model of the Z40S Pro smartphone in the Chinese market, dubbed Nubia Z40S Pro Starry Night Collector’s Edition.
Today, the company has revealed more information about the device by sharing a few teaser posters. The phone is set to go official in a couple of days, on 5th November.
The new teasers shared by the company confirms what we already speculated from the phone’s name. The Nubia Z40S Pro Starry Night Collector’s Edition will feature a back panel inspired by Van Gogh’s famous painting named Starry Night.
In line with the back panel, the phone’s body will be painted in a Starry Blue color. The poster also confirms a custom Sony optical sensor equipped with a 35mm humanistic main camera. Additionally, the company adds that the phone has intelligent AI Constellation Technology to help users find constellations.
Coming to the specifications, the phone is expected to have a 6.67-inch OLED display with a Full HD+ resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, a 480Hz touch sampling rate, and a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits. Under the hood, it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.
In the camera department, the phone will come with a custom-made 35mm, 64-megapixel Sony IMX787 primary camera with an f/1.6 aperture and OIS support. It is coupled with a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens and an 8-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. On the front side, the device will feature a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
It will run the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MyOS 12 custom interface on top. The device is likely to be powered by a 5,000mAh battery and have support for 80W or 120W fast charging.
Recent reports have claimed that OPPO is working on the OPPO A98, which will debut as its most advanced A-series phone. A new OPPO smartphone with the model number PHQ110 has been spotted in the database of China’s TENAA certification body (via. TechGoing). It seems that the PHQ110 could be the rumored OPPO A98, which is expected to launch in November in China.
OPPO A98 images
The images of the alleged OPPO A98 are in line with the leaks surrounding it. The device has a punch-hole display with curved edges. The display design hints that it could be fitted with an AMOLED panel, which suggests that it might also have a fingerprint scanner built into the screen.
OPPO PHQ110 TENAA images
Moving to the back, the device has two camera rings. The top seems to house the primary camera, while the other appears to be packed with another camera and an LED flash.
OPPO A98 specifications
Previous reports have claimed that the OPPO A98 will offer a Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 2160Hz PWM dimming. It is expected to offer a high screen-to-body ratio as it said to be equipped with a super-slim 3.3x mm chin. While there is no word on the front camera of the device, it is said to be fitted with a 108-megapixel primary camera on the back.
The OPPO A98 is likely to feature the Snapdragon 778G mobile platform. The device will probably offer up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It may come equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with 67W rapid charging support.
OPPO PGW110 3C listing
The publication has spotted another OPPO phone with PGW110 in the database of the 3C certification platform. It looks like a Reno 9 series phone since the device has been seen with an 80W fast charger.
Last week, OnePlus introduced its budget-range OnePlus Nord N300 5G smartphone in the US market. The device will be made available for purchase later today. So, let’s check out its pricing and specifications.
OnePlus Nord N300 pricing & availability
The OnePlus Nord N300 5G will be available in the Midnight Jade color option for $228. The device will be available through T-Mobile and Metro in the US.
OnePlus Nord N300 specs
The OnePlus Nord N300 has a flat-edge design with a flat back that carries two large cutouts for the rear cameras and a dual-flash module. It sports a 6.65-inch HD+ (1612 x 720 pixels) LCD panel up front with a 90Hz refresh rate.
The MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset, built on a 6nm node, powers the smartphone. It has eight cores in all, with two of them running at 2.4GHz. The Mali-G57 MC2 GPU is also built into the SoC for enhanced graphics performance. The chipset is backed up by 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Up to 1TB of additional memory can be added using a micro-SD card slot.
The smartphone includes a 48MP main camera on the back and a 2MP depth sensor for lenses. There is a 16MP selfie sensor on the front. With a 5,000mAh battery and 33W fast charging, it runs OxygenOS 13, which is based on Android 13. The connectivity options include 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/ GLONASS/ Beidou, USB Type-C, and NFC. There is also a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.
Recent reports have claimed that iQOO is working on the iQOO 11 series as well as the iQOO Neo 7 SE. A new leak by tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed the launch timeframe of the Neo 7 SE. It appears that the device may go official alongside the iQOO 11 series.
Recently, a Vivo phone with model number V2238A was approved by the 3C authority. When it was spotted, the rumor mill thought that it could be a Vivo X90 series smartphone. However, DCS has revealed that the V2238A is the upcoming iQOO Neo 7 SE.
iQOO Neo 6 SE
Furthermore, the tipster said that the iQOO Neo 7 SE is scheduled to launch by the end of December. He has also hinted that the device will carry support for 120W charging. In fact, the Neo 7 SE was spotted with a 120W charger in the database of China’s 3C certification.
iQOO is also expected to announce the iQOO 11 series by the end of the year. Last year, the company unveiled the iQOO Neo 6 SE alongside the iQOO Neo 6 in December. Since it has already launched the iQOO Neo 7 in China, there is a possibility that the Neo 7 SE may go official alongside the iQOO 11 lineup.
iQOO Neo 7 SE specifications (rumored)
A recent report claimed that the iQOO Neo 7 SE has an AMOLED display that produces a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will feature a Snapdragon 8-series chipset and come with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM. The phone will be equipped with a 50-megapixel main camera. It will pack a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging.
The Neo 7 SE will be released under the iQOO Neo 7 5G moniker in the Indian market.
If you are looking for the best tablets in terms of quality price ratio, you should definitely add the Redmi Pad to the list. This device made its debut just a bunch of weeks ago, but it is already one of the greatest tablets in the affordable segment. But is it really the best you can find in terms of quality price ratio or there are other devices with better value for money? One of the best ways to understand it is comparing it to the other affordable tablets sold in a similar price range. One of the most known ones is definitely the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 2021, sold in the global market since the end of last year. Here you can find a comparison between the specifications of the Redmi Pad and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 2021.
If you read the other comparisons published on Gizmochina in the last days, you probably know that I do not like the design of the Redmi Pad very much because it has a big camera module. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 offers a better solution: it has a rear camera placed directly on the back cover, so the look is more minimalistic. However, I appreciate the Redmi Pad because it has an aluminum frame, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 has a full plastic design. So it is inferior when it comes to the build quality. Both tablets come with a high screen to body ratio, with the display covering 80 percent of the front panel. Unfortunately, they do not have a fingerprint scanner or other advanced authentication methods, but they just come with physical keys for volume and the power key.
Display
One of the most important advantages of the Redmi Pad is the presence of a bigger display. It is a screen with a diagonal of more than 10.6 inches able to show up to one billion colors with a Full HD+ resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and a typical brightness of 400 nits. Besides coming with great color accuracy, it provides a viewing experience smoother than average thanks to the 90 Hz refresh rate. It has an IPS panel, more than sufficient for everyone in terms of image quality. The display of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is decent but nothing special. We are talking about a TFT LCD panel with a diagonal of 10.5 inches and a Full HD+ resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels. The TFT technology is actually inferior to IPS, so it does not stand a chance against the Redmi Pad. Both tablets feature four stereo speakers, so the audio department is good, and with the Samsung, you even get a 3.5 mm audio jack.
Specs & Software
The most advanced hardware setup belongs to the Redmi Pad. It is powered by the Helio G99 chipset by MediaTek, currently the best 4G mobile platform released by this chipmaker in 2022. It is a processor built with a 6 nm production process sporting an octa-core architecture composed of two Cortex A76 CPUs running at a max frequency of 2.2 GHz, six Cortex A55 CPUs running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G57 MC2 GPU. Alongside the chipset, there are up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of native storage expandable with a micro SD. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 has an inferior Unisoc Tiger T618 chipset with a max frequency of 2 GHz, paired with up to 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage in the most expensive configuration. The Redmi Pad runs Android 12 out of the box, while the Samsung is still based on Android 11. There is no challenge.
Camera
The rear cameras of the Redmi Pad and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 provide more or less the same quality, but the Xiaomi one features a superior front camera with an 8 MP resolution instead of just 5 MP.
Even when it comes to the battery, the Redmi Pad wins again. It has a bigger battery and a longer battery life, as well as a faster charging tech.
Price
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 starts from $230 or €230 (now available at much better street prices), while the Redmi Pad begins at $250 or €250. The Redmi Pad wins this comparison.
EcoFlow has debuted the River 2 series of portable power stations, offering up to 1,600W and a 768Wh battery. The River 2 lineup has the Pro model, which comes with a 768Wh battery and outputs 800W power. However, the power output is further enhanced with the X-Boost mode by doubling the rating to 1,600W.
The EcoFlow RIVER 2 can be used for a variety of home gadgets, including a microwave cooker. The three products in the RIVER 2 series are the RIVER 2, RIVER 2 Max, and RIVER 2 Pro. The smallest model is the RIVER 2 which can give a maximum power output of 256Wh. The RIVER 2 has a maximum output of 300W, while the Max gets a 512Wh power pack and 500W output. The bigger Pro model, due to its elevated output, can be used to power larger devices.
The RIVER 2 lineup also offers rapid charging as it can be fully charged in under 90 minutes. A 220W solar panel can also charge the machine fully within 3 hours. The weight of the models ranges between 3.5kg and 7.2kg. The portable power stations come with two USB-A, and a USB-C port, as well as an AC outlet. The RIVER 2 Pro adds another AC outlet.
As per pricing, the RIVER 2 portable power stations are priced from $310 for the base model and $865 for the RIVER 2 Pro. All three models will go on sale on November 9 via the EcoFlow store and other retail platforms. The current power stations, according to EcoFlow, are less expensive than the previous models by up to 34%.
BenQ has unveiled the LW500 WXGA projector with a SmartEco mode for improved lighting performance. The projector has entered the US and Canadian markets. It offers a brightness level of 2,000 ANSI Lumens. The new mode helps to optimize the performance of the chain.
The BenQ LW500 has a contrast ratio of 20000:1 and has a life cycle of 30,000 hours. The laser light source of the WXGA projector delivers the highest quality of lighting to the meeting room. The SmartEco mode helps to optimize the brightness of the projector and extend its lifetime. The projector outputs 98% Rec. 709 coverage, 1.07 billion colors, and a 1.55-1.7 throw ratio. The auto vertical Keystone helps to quickly enhance the image focus and the device can achieve 1.1x zoom. A Kensington Lock is included in the projector as an anti-theft measure. The device can be turned on again 8 seconds after it was turned off.
The BenQ LW500 projector can be connected via its HDMI interface or USB-A. The device has a low input lag of 33.4ms at 1080p and 60Hz display resolution. The projector is equipped with a 2W speaker and a 3.5mm audio jack. It has an output noise level of 28dB and weighs 2.3kg.
The projector is available in the United States and Canada for $699 directly from BenQ. Leading retail outlets like Amazon and Walmart are also retailing the BenQ LW500 WXGA projector. There is no information on the availability of the projector in other markets yet.
LeTV has added the Super TV G70S with a 70-inch screen to its lineup of smart TVs released. The new TV offers 4K resolution and enough space for more applications and optimum performance.
The LeTV Super TV G70S has a metal full-screen design and a 92% DCI-P3 color gamut. It also features 10-bit color depth and MEMC motion compensation. The TV is powered by a quad-core processor with dual-core A72 and dual-core A53 ships. It offers 3GB of running memory and 32GB of storage. The Super TV G70S is compatible with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and a 10W audio system provides the sound for the TV. The TV also supports far-field voice control 2.0.
In addition to the Wi-Fi connectivity, the G70S has HDMI, USB 3.0, RF, AV, and SPDIF ports. The variety of connectivity options means that the TV can be used in an array of applications including gaming, video streaming, screencasting, and so on.
The LeTV Super TV G70S is available in China for 2,799 yuan (~$384). LeTV is yet to make any official statement on the global availability of the product. Interested customers in China can get the Super TV G70S from leading retail platforms like JD.com. LeTV has a rapidly growing lineup of smart TVs in different sizes. The TVs are also penetrating several other markets. Their affordable pricing and decent features.
Portronics today launched the new Harmonics Z5 Neckband wireless earphones in India. They come with a new design for better comfort and are equipped with 14.2mm drivers. The company claims that the earphones can offer up to 33 hours of playtime per charge. They use Bluetooth v5.2 for connectivity and support USB Type-C fast charging. Let’s dive deeper into the specs and features of the newly launched neckband.
Portronics Harmonics Z5 Specifications
These neckband earphones come equipped with large 14.2mm dynamic drivers for extra bass, and rich audio. The Portronics Harmonics Z5 Neckband features Bluetooth v5.2 wireless connectivity for a lag-free listening experience and is compatible with Android and iOS devices.
The earphones allow you to achieve the desired sound output with their dual EQ modes: bass mode and music mode. You can switch to your desired EQ mode with just a click. The neckband features inline controls to adjust the volume, change or pause music tracks, and receive or end calls. The earphones support voice assistants like Siri, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant.
The Portronics Harmonics Z5 packs a 250mAh battery that is claimed to provide up to 33 hours of playtime on a single charge. The company says a quick 10-minute charge can offer up to 10 hours of backup. For charging, there’s a USB type-C port. Portronics didn’t mention the IP rating of the earphones. We can expect it to have at least an IPX4 rating.
Portronics Harmonics Z5 Price
The new Portronics Harmonics Z5 neckband style earphones are launched at an introductory price of Rs. 849 (MRP Rs. 2,499). We are not sure how long this introductory offer will last; it could very well be a marketing gimmick. The earbuds are offered in Black, Blue, Red, and Purple colors. They can be purchased online through the company’s official website.
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