There are indications that Apple could review downwards its production targets due to COVID-19 curbs affecting its China operations. Sources point to a possible decline of up to 30% at one of the world’s biggest factories in Zhengzhou next month. The impact of the slump is however being mitigated by Foxconn in boosting production at another facility in Shenzhen.
The Foxconn Zhengzhou plant has over 200,000 workers but has endured some stringent measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. This led to several workers fleeing the site a few days back. This comes at a time when demand for electronics is traditionally on an upward swing. Foxconn in an official statement on October 30, said it was bringing the situation under control. It also says it will coordinate backup production with other plants to reduce any potentially damaging impact.
As of this moment, Apple has not made any official statement on the issue. Foxconn is Apple’s biggest iPhone vendor and its share price declined by 1.4% at the close on Monday. Foxconn accounts for up to 70% of global iPhone shipments annually. Foxconn’s iPhone production accounts for up to 45% of the overall revenue of the Taiwanese manufacturer. Foxconn has production facilities in India but the Zhengzhou plant is its largest.
Although production continues in the plant, it is under strict COVID-19 protocols put in place to quell any major outbreak. The measures in place in the factory include full-scale lockdowns. Even when factories in such areas are allowed to be open, they must operate under a closed-loop system that prevents workers from their regular work routines, as they must live in the facility. The company also banned dining inside canteens as workers were expected to eat in their dormitories. These heavy measures resulted in some workers allegedly fleeing from the facility.
Electronics brand Elista has launched its first soundbar, MusiBar ELS Bar 6000. The brand hopes to replicate its success with its range of webOS TVs and speakers with this launch. The soundbar comes with a high-end, polished look and boasts a 60W output with a digital amplifier. It pairs seamlessly with smart home products like a smart TV, enhancing the overall experience of the users. Let’s have a closer look at its specifications and pricing.
The MusiBar ELS Bar 6000 offers a 60W output with a digital amplifier. It is claimed to provide immersive and high-quality audio. It sports a sleek and compact cylindrical design with a shiny front grille.
There are a variety of connectivity options available, including AUX, Coaxial, and USB. Additionally, the MusiBar ELS Bar 6000 features a 7-segment LED display and HDMI ARC, which provide the user with all the information they need. It uses Bluetooth v5.0 streaming, so you can expect a wireless range of up to 10 meters.
The soundbar comes with a remote control that will allow users to adjust the volume, select tracks, and play/pause music. Its ergonomic design allows for a better grip and perfectly complements the glossy design of the soundbar. The audio product also comes with 1 year of warranty.
Elista did not disclose the battery capacity and playback time of the soundbar. Also, we are not aware of its dimensions and weight.
The Elista MusiBar ELS Bar 6000 has an MRP (maximum retail price) of Rs. 8000 and will be sold at a discounted price of Rs. 4,999. It will be available for purchase offline through various outlets. The company has also partnered with Flipkart and Amazon to sell the soundbar through online channels. It will go on sale starting October 31.
OPPO has been doing a really impressive job of updating its smartphones to Android 13. The Chinese company has even outdone Samsung, which is regarded as the undisputed king of software updates. Over the last few months, OPPO has rolled out stable and beta builds of ColorOS 13 to not only its flagships but also its mid-range and budget smartphones. In the latest development, the firm has commenced ColorOS 13 beta recruitment for a bunch of new devices, including the OPPO Reno 6 Pro, 6 Pro Plus, and Reno 5 Pro Plus.
As per recent announcements on the community forum, OPPO has kicked off the ColorOS 13 beta program for the OPPO Reno 6 Pro (In India), Reno 6 Pro, and Reno 6 Pro Plus (In China). Users of these smartphones can now get an early taste of the software and also help the company improve the overall experience.
In India, the company is looking for 5000 Reno 6 Pro users to test the beta software. Interested users can submit the application for the same by going to the “Software Update” section in the device settings. Tap on the settings icon and select “Apply for Beta Version.” Next, fill out the application, and you will receive the beta update on your device once your application is accepted.
However, note that since it’s a beta release, you may encounter some bugs. You can report the bugs through the ‘Feedback’ APP on the desktop or by opening the Google Dialer and typing *#800#.
If we talk about the update itself, the ColorOS 13 (review) introduces a bunch of new features and improvements. It brings an Aquamorphic design and includes all the new features Google added in Android 13. It also comes with several exclusives, such as a Shadow-Reflective Clock widget, an IoT device control module, media playback controls for the updated Control Center, a Meeting Assistant, and more.
Xiaomi has unveiled the MIJIA Smart Desktop Dishwasher S1 in China. The product will be first sold under crowdfunding starting at 10:00 am on November 1. The crowdfunding price is 1399 yuan ($191) but the product will retail for 1699 yuan ($232) after the crowdfunding exercise.
The MIJIA Smart Desktop Dishwasher S1 can take five sets of dishes at a go and it is equipped with different adapters to accommodate different shapes of dishes. The device has a width of 550mm while the compartment has a depth of 350mm. It occupies about 0.19m² of table space. Thanks to the design of the folding door, the opening depth of the product is only 600mm.
The dishwasher is equipped with two groups of 3-fork high-frequency spray arms at the bottom. The outlet pressure is 30kPa. The device supports optical water quality monitoring and AI intelligent algorithms. In just 10 seconds, the degree of dirt can be determined and the wash mode is automatically selected. Xiaomi claims that the MIJIA dishwasher consumes 85% less water compared to hand washing. It can wash 5 sets of standard tableware and chopsticks at one time, a total of 39 pieces of tableware, and the power consumption of a single washing is 0.53kWh.
Furthermore, the MIJIA Dishwasher S1 adopts PTC hot air circulation drying with an ultraviolet (UV) bacteriostatic rate of 99.9%. The dishwasher supports 7 washing modes, including smart wash (75°C), standard wash (75°C), strong wash (75°C), disinfection wash (75°C), quick wash (55°C), Energy saving wash (56°C), Self-cleaning (55°C), and Single drying (75°C).
Chinese tech giant OPPO has launched a new robot vacuum cleaner in China. The product’s name translates as OPPO Sweeping Robot N3. It uses a high-frequency sound wave vibration to mop the floor and can effectively remove floor stains. The product carries a starting price tag of 1999 yuan ($274).
The OPPO Sweeping Robot N3 is capable of up to 4,000 pa suction power thanks to an upgraded motor onboard. The product can perform 12,000 high-frequency sonic vibration mopping per minute which is suitable for different cleaning scenarios.
The new product has a built-in dToF lidar with a scanning radius of 10m. The LiDar technology which can accurately build maps, with a construction area of up to 900 square meters. It also utilizes the SLAM algorithm which can assist homeowners in intelligently planning cleaning routes based on previous usages.
At the same time, the OPPO Sweeping Robot N3 is equipped with the Freemove full-body induction system, with 31 sensors and 20+ independent patented algorithms. These can also aid the vacuum cleaner to navigate complex scenes such as sofas, bed bottoms, and carpets, without worrying about getting stuck.
In addition, this product can be connected to OPPO’s Smart Home companion app from where users can control the device. The app offers controls such as scheduled cleaning, gear adjustment, etc. It can also be linked with the smart home hub and set to trigger the cleaning mode after closing the door. There is also support for OPPO’s smart voice control.
OnePlus smartphones boot vanilla ColorOS in China. Hence, with the advent of ColorOS 13, the brand’s handsets soon became part of the beta program as all of them are either flagships or upper mid-rangers.
Last week, all the remaining eligible OnePlus phones joined the Android 13-based ColorOS 13 beta program. Just a few days from that, Oppo has already revealed when most of these devices will receive the stable update.
OnePlus 9RT
Today, Oppo China disclosed the ColorOS 13 update plan for the month of November 2022. The schedule reveals the date on which the last remaining eligible OnePlus smartphones will get access to the stable update.
According to the timeline, the following OnePlus handsets will get access to the ColorOS 13 stable update on November 16 in China.
OnePlus Ace
OnePlus 9RT
OnePlus 9R
OnePlus 8T
OnePlus 8 Pro
OnePlus 8
The only device missing on the list is the latest OnePlus Ace Pro (aka OnePlus 10T), which recently got a Genshin Impact limited edition.
Hence, apart from the Ace Pro, all the eligible OnePlus phones will boot Android 13 stable software as early as mid-November in China. We wish we could say the same for global variants of these smartphones. Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to be the case as of now.
Oppo has come a long way by improving its Android skin a lot. In fact, it currently has more models running the Android 13 stable build than Samsung.
Apple was tipped to launch new Macs this month or the next. At last week’s quarterly earnings call, CEO Tim Cook called the product line ‘set’ for this holiday season. Additionally, the company’s CFO also added that there would be no MacBook Pro this year like last year. Now, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that the Cupertino-based tech giant will unveil its next-generation Macs early next year. He adds that the company aims to introduce MacBook Pros in the first quarter of 2023. This seems highly unusual considering Apple does not launch products between January to March.
Apple launched the Mac Studio earlier in March this year. Hence, the next-generation 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros powered by the upgraded M2 processor are expected to debut in the first half of March. The devices will succeed last year’s models. Gurman adds that the launches have been tied to the upcoming macOS Ventura 13.3 and iOS 16.3. Those software updates are expected to roll out between early February and the beginning of March.
Gurman says “When I first reported on the new MacBook Pros in June, I said that Apple was aiming for a release between the end of 2022 and early 2023, so I wouldn’t consider a March release to be late by any means”
The report also adds that the iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 updates are expected to be released around mid-December. Apple had earlier hoped to include the MacBook Pro as a part of those releases, but it doesn’t make much sense. Alongside the new MacBooks, Apple will also likely introduce the M2-powered Mac Mini and Apple Silicone Mac Pro.
The Redmi Note 12 series was recently unveiled last week in China. The lineup consists of regular, Pro, Pro+ and Discover Edition variants. The smartphone’s availability outside China remains unknown for now. Tipster Kacper Skrzpek has unearthed some details about the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ in a MIUI codebase.
Skrzpek revealed that the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ could arrive as Xiaomi 12i HyperCharge in the Indian market. It will likely arrive as the successor to the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge that debuted earlier this year. This doesn’t seem surprising since the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G in China. The tipster did not reveal any information on the standard Redmi Note 12 Pro. However, the Indian variant of the Redmi Note 12 Pro has already appeared in the IMEI database and has also bagged BIS certification. It’s likely that the Xiaomi 12i could be a rebadged version of the Redmi Note 12 Pro.
Since the Xiaomi 12i HyperCharge is tipped to be a rebranded Redmi Note 12 Pro+, we can expect the same specifications. This means that the device could come with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 900 nits brightness, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision support. It is powered by a Dimensity 1080 SoC coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. There is a VC cooling system for heat dissipation.
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging. There is a 200MP main camera with OIS support, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro unit. The device features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs connectivity options like a USB-C port, 5G, WiFi-6, Bluetooth 5.2, IR Blaster, and an X-Axis Linear motor.
Over the last few days, leaks and rumours about the Realme 10 series have been surfacing online. Now the Chinese brand has confirmed that the Realme 10 will debut globally on November 9th. It is likely to be announced alongside the Realme 10 Pro+. Additionally, Realme’s Indonesia branch has listed the Realme 10 on its official website revealing key specifications.
As per the official listing, the Realme 10 is confirmed to come with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a punch-hole cutout. It will offer an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. There are two traditional circular camera rings on the back panel devoid of any camera island. The power button doubles up as a fingerprint scanner. The device will feature a 50MP primary camera paired with a 2MP secondary lens along with an LED flash. On the front, there will be a 16MP selfie snapper.
Under the hood, the Realme 10 is confirmed to be powered by MediaTek’s Helio G99 processor based on a 6nm process. It scores 4,00,086 points in AnTuTu benchmark results. The device is listed in 4GB and 8GB RAM options paired with 128GB and 256GB storage. There is also said to be 8GB virtual RAM support. The upcoming offering will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 33W fast charging. The smartphone will run on Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 out of the box.
Connectivity-wise, the Realme 10 comes with 3.5mm jack, USB-C port, dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi, and Bluetooth 5.3
The Realme 10 will come in Clash Black and Rush White colour options.
Twitter is apparently planning on launching a new paid plan for verifications. The company is rumored to soon charge a per month fee for verifications among other plans. So let’s have a look.
For those unaware, this news follows soon after Elon Musk finally sealed the deal for acquriing the microblogging website for a hefty sum of 44 billion US Dollars. This was also followed by Musk firing the CEO and CFO of Twitter. Now, sources close to the matter have claimed that the brand will soon turn Twitter Blue, which is its optional 4.99 US Dollars subscription service that offers additional features, into a new paid subscription that is more expensive and even verifies its users.
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This new Twitter Blue service will reportedly cost around 19.99 US Dollars per month. Furthermore, users that are verified already will have around 90 days under the current plant to subscribe or face losing their blue tick mark. A couple of days prior, the employees of the social media blogging platform were also told that they must launch the new features by the 7th of November 2022, or they will be fired. This is in like with Elon Musk’s directive to terminate workers that are failing to meet deadlines.
Twitter Blue initially helped offer an ad free experience and even changes the app’s home screen symbol. It was launched around a year ago and it was a new source of revenue for the brand that lived mostly from advertising. On the other hand, Elon Musk wishes to change the revenue stream by having subscriptions make up about 50 percent of the total revenue. He also added that he wants to change the way the company validates accounts and handles bots as well.
Just like Samsung, Huawei has been releasing foldable smartphones since 2019. However, the company debuted its first clamshell foldable phone (Huawei P50 Pocket) only last year.
Almost a year from that, the firm is now gearing up to launch its second clamshell foldable handset, the Huawei P50 Pocket S. This device is set to go official later this week.
Like any other smartphone, this one has leaked multiple times in the last few weeks. It has also been officially teased by the company.
Here in this article, let’s look at everything known about this device ahead of its official launch.
Huawei P50 Pocket S | Source: Huawei
Huawei P50 Pocket S Launch Date
The Huawei P50 Pocket S is scheduled to launch in China on November 2 (Wednesday). It will be made official at an event planned to begin at 7 PM GMT+8.
The conference will be live-streamed on Weibo and other leading Chinese video streaming platforms.
Huawei P50 Pocket S Design
The Huawei P50 Pocket S is expected to have a somewhat same design as the original Huawei P50. However, it may not feature an external display on the rear but the official teaser video suggests otherwise.
The phone will likely sport a metal frame, metal hinge, and a glass back. It will also house a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Lastly, it will probably arrive in six colors, such as black, blue, pink, white, green, and yellow.
Huawei P50 Pocket S Specifications
The Huawei P50 Pocket S is said to be a watered-down version of the Huawei P50 Pocket. However, it will come with the company’s in-house XMAGE image processing algorithm, which is not present in the original.
The handset is tipped to be powered by a 4G variant of Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Soc paired with 8GB RAM. For comparison, the previous model is run by a 4G version of Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset coupled with 8GB/12GB RAM.
Anyway, the P50 Pocket S will retain the 120Hz refresh rate from the P50 Pocket. Unfortunately, we don’t have further details on the display size and resolution.
Previously, it was said that the smartphone will be available in 256GB and 512GB storage models. But the latest leak suggests that there will be a 128GB variant instead of 512GB.
Huawei P50 Pocket S Expected Price
As mentioned earlier, the Huawei P50 Pocket S was earlier tipped to arrive in 256GB and 512GB storage variants priced at ¥4,999 ($685) and ¥6,999 ($959), respectively.
However, as per the latest information, it may come in 128GB and 256GB versions. The base model may either start at ¥5,488 ($752) or ¥6,488 ($889).
Xiaomi’s independent brand Redmi released the latest Redmi Note 12 series lineup in China recently. The lineup consists of multiple smartphones including the Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro, Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus, and Redmi Note 12 Explorer Edition. We have already taken a look at how these four models differ from each other in a dedicated comparison, but it’s time to check out how the individual models compare to their predecessors.
The Redmi Note 12 comes with a new Cortex A78 powered Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset as compared to the Cortex A76 powered Dimensity 810 chipset on the Redmi Note 11. The new model also shaves off a few grams off its weight and upgrades the display to a Samsung AMOLED panel instead of IPS LCD. But there are a bunch of changes too, which could be called as downgrades, especially in the camera department.
So let’s take a closer look at how the new Redmi vanilla model compares against its predecessor in this Redmi Note 12 vs Redmi Note 11 comparison.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm, 188 g
152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm, 179 g
DISPLAY
6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED, 120Hz
6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD, 90Hz
Dual 48 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
Dual 50 + 8 MP (UW), f/1.8 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM, IP53 dust and splash resistant, fingerprint(side-mounted)
5G, dual SIM, IP53 dust and splash resistant, fingerprint(side-mounted)
Design
The Redmi Note 11 5G launched last year featured a complex camera module at the back, despite featuring only two usable cameras. On the other hand, the new model revamps its camera module with a cleaner design featuring just two large cameras. Personally, we feel the new design looks a lot more refined and symmetric. The back looks a lot cleaner now, inline with the premium model designs that we’ve seen over the past few years.
In terms of dimensions, the Redmi Note 12 is thinner at 8mm vs 8.8mm on the Redmi Note 11 5G model. The new model also reduces the weight to 188 grams. However, the Note 12 is both taller and wider than the previous generation.
Both the models are IP53 certified, so they are dust and splash resistant. The Redmi Note 12 comes in Black, White, and Blue color options while the Redmi Note 11 came in Black, Blue, and Mint Green options.
Display
Display is one area where the Redmi Note 12 brings significant upgrades over its predecessor. The Note 12 model comes with a 6.67-inch Samsung AMOLED panel featuring 2400 x 1080p resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1200 nits peak brightness. In comparison, the older model featured a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel with the same resolution and a lower 90Hz refresh rate.
This ensures that the Redmi Note 12 brings significantly better display experience over its predecessor and makes for a good reason for users to upgrade to the new model.
Specs & Software
The Redmi Note 12 features a decent entry-level Qualcomm chipset from the last generation: the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 with 5G support. In comparison, the Redmi Note 11 featured the Dimensity 810 processor clocked at 2.4GHz. Both these chips are aimed at the budget market with 5G support, so don’t expect any significant difference in terms of performance.
Both the models start at 4GB RAM and 128GB of ROM and go up to 8GB and 256GB of ROM in China. Note that these are UFS 2.2 storage storages.
The Redmi Note 12 runs Android 12 out of the box with MIUI 13. In comparison, the Redmi Note 11 comes with an older Android 11 version with MIUI 12.5 on top.
Camera
The camera section is a bit confusing. After all, Redmi has removed the useful ultra-wide angle sensor on the new model, replacing it with a pretty useless depth sensor.
The Redmi Note 12 features a 48MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth shooter while the older model had a 50MP primary camera and an 8MP secondary ultra wide camera. Clearly, the presence of the UW sensor makes the Redmi Note 11 more versatile and useful than the camera module found on the new model. In fact, it is disappointing to see a 2022 smartphone missing out on an ultra-wide sensor.
Even the front camera gets a lower resolution 8MP shooter instead of 16MP on the Redmi Note 11, however, the aperture is wider at 2.0 on the new model.
Both the model have the exact same battery configuration. The Redmi Note 12 and the Note 11 come with decent 5000mAh batteries on board with up to 33W fast charging.
Price
The vanilla Redmi Note 12 is available in the Chinese market with an official starting price tag of €170 or $170 but internationally it will be sold at a higher price tag. On the other hand, the older model retails for around $200 on global retailers like Giztop.
Considering the price difference, which one would you pick?
Huawei is gearing up to launch the new P50 Pocket S foldable smartphone model in China on November 2. But ahead of its official announcement, a new leak has revealed live images, storage variants, and even the pricing for the upcoming device.
The news arrives from a post on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website). Looking at the online post, the tipster shared an image of the P50 Pocket S model along with some interesting details regarding the device. Apparently, the new foldable smartphone will come in two storage configurations. This includes an 8GB + 128GB. Apart from this, the tipster also shared the possible pricing for the new smartphone as well.
Reportedly, the 8GB + 256GB variant will cost around 5,988 Yuan (roughly 820 US Dollars). On the other hand, the leak also claimed that the 128GB variant might around 5,488 Yuan or around 6,488 Yuan (roughly 752 or 888 US Dollars). Unfortunately, this was all the information that was shared about the Huawei P50 Pocket S foldable smartphone. The image that was shared with this post only shows a small portion of the device that is being held in its folded state. Notably, a previous leak had hinted at the pricing for the 256GB and 512GB variants (costing 4999 Yuan and 6999 Yuan respectively), although, the latest leak claims that there is no 512GB model.
From what we know so far, the P50 Pocket S is a more affordable version of the previously launched P50 Pocket model. So, it will reportedly be powered by a Snapdragon 778G 4G chipset. It will also sport a 120Hz OLED foldable display that bends like a clamshell. Keep in mind that these leaked pricing and storage variants are just a leak as of right now and are not official. So take this news with a pinch of salt for now.
Earlier today (31st October 2022), Huawei announced that it will be selling a new refurbished smartphones model. The new refurbished device in question is the Mate 40 Pro 5G, which was spotted on Huawei Mall.
The refurbished version of the Mate 40 Pro 5G is an official model from the Chinese tech giant. In other words, it has gone through a strict refurbishment process to make it as good as a brand new Mate 40 Pro model. For those unaware, a refurbished phone is basically a device that either hand an owner for a very short period of time or was unboxed once before but were returned in both cases. So, the company services them and replaces any parts to make them as good as new to be sold again at a slightly discounted rate.
Now, Huawei is officially offering its customers in China a refurbished Mate 40 Pro 5G model that was first announced two years ago back in October 2020. Talking about the smartphone itself, the Mate 40 Pro sports a 6.76 inch curved OLED display on the front and also houses a pill shared punch hole cutout for its 13 megapixel selfie camera and ToF 3D sensor for Face ID security technology. It is equipped with the HiSilicon Kirin 9000 5G SoC that is paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
The Mate 40 Pro 5G is powered by a 4,400mAh battery pack that supports 66W fast charging, 50W fast wireless charging, and reverse charging as well. On the rear, the smartphone features a 50 megapixel triple camera setup. Since it is a refurbished model, prospective buyers can expect to receive all of the original accessories as well. Furthermore, the brand will also launch this model with an official 1 year warranty, also houses new batteries, and is close to 90 percent to 99 percent new as per official claims.
We’ve been waiting three months for OnePlus to release their collaboration phone with Genshin: The Ace Pro Genshin Impact Edition. I promised you guys I would do an unboxing video of it, so we got the phone right now. Will this collaboration be better than the OnePlus 9RT Genshin Edition? Let’s check it out.
Unboxing
The box is very large, red in color, with the Genshin Impact logo in the middle. The interesting part is the black box inside, which has the front of Liyue Harbor printed on it. When you open this package, it also means that you have entered the Liyue Harbor.
Waiting for you inside is the 77th Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, one of the most powerful DPS characters in Teyvat: Hu Tao. This is an acrylic ornament with a multi-layered structure inside, and when you turn the viewpoint there will be a slight 3D effect. The build is excellent and looks great everywhere it is placed. At least for me, it was worth buying the phone for the ornament.
Below the ornament is the Ace Pro Genshin Impact Edition phone, which we’ll talk more about later.
There are four red boxes at the bottom of the phone, so let’s see what’s inside the two big boxes first. In this box there is also a small ornament, it’s a little ghost. You guessed it, it’s that naughty ghost next to Hu Tao, it is very lovely no matter what the pose or the expression it’s with.
Also what’s inside this large box is a phone case and some pieces of paper. First look at the phone case, the design uses red and black butterfly elements and Hu Tao’s name in the lower corner. And with the new material the phone can cool itself faster, if you buy the same type of case at your own expense, it is worth at least $ 20.
These pieces of paper contain not only instructions, but also Hu Tao stickers, and a Card with a redemption code. It can be exchanged for 4 gifts including 1,000 primogems. Unfortunately, these gifts can only be redeemed on the Chinese servers, and are not available on servers in other regions.
Don’t be sad, OnePlus at least gave you a Staff of Homa. Not in the game, but this, the SIM card pin. Homa is the best weapon for Hu Tao, and I still like the carefulness of OnePlus. The only thing I would complain about is that the weapon is a little flat for a collector’s item.
The other two small boxes are the charger and the cable, and the charger is printed with a red butterfly pattern. And there is also a big poster of Hu Tao. I still like all the accessories of Ace Pro Genshin Edition, it’s much better than last year’s OnePlus 9RT.
Design
Let’s take a look at what’s new in the design of the phone. The main design has not changed, for example the back cover is still glass, the frame is still plastic, and the lens module has not changed.
The back cover has many more patterns, the most noticeable one is the Hu Tao icon in the middle. Like the logo of OnePlus, it has a glossy finish and will stand out in the sunlight. There are flame patterns all around, which also show different visual effects in the light. There is even a flower pattern at the flash that is the same as Hu Tao’s eyes.
Although all the designs are very detailed, I think OnePlus could have done better. Remember the Oneplus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition, that’s the design that will make fans happy.
Software
Of course, the system is also customized. Both the charging animation and the fingerprint unlocking animation have Pyro elements designed. AOD is also designed with all the elements of Hu Tao. From the keyboard to the app icon, the overall look is very “Hu Tao”. Even her birthday is marked in the calendar for you. But the control center remains the same as other OnePlus phones, without any change.
The most interesting design on the phone would be the sound using Hu Tao’s Chinese VA. if you receive a message, you will hear her adorable voice. A phone call in, she would sing. If you can speak Chinese, then you can even talk to the voice assistant and her voice will turn into Hu Tao’s voice. If you like to use your Chinese voice when you play Genshin, then this is definitely for you.
You can click on the video at the beginning of the article to listen to Hu Tao Alarm
Genshin Gaming test
Since the Ace Pro is actually the Chinese version of the OnePlus 10T, it has all the features, you can check out in the previous video, so we’ll only test it for Genshin performance this time. By the way, Genshin Impact is already pre-installed on the phone, so you don’t need to download it. Ace Pro has performed very well before it’s with this Genshin Edition, so we challenged it with a more difficult scenario: Spiral Abyss floor 12.
Excluding the frame drops caused by every loading, Ace Pro Genshin Edition’s performance is top-notch, but most 8+ Gen 1 phones are pretty much the same. So just to play Genshin more smoothly, it is not necessary to pick it. I only recommend it to people who like to collect Genshin merch.
The Ace Pro Genshin Edition is priced the same as the regular version in China, but there is only one storage option. 16+512G for 4299 RMB, around 595 dollars. If you’re not in China, that big box plus shipping must be expensive. So whether you buy it or not depends on how much you love Hu Tao. As you can see, the Ace Pro Genshin Edition is very good. Except for the back cover of the phone which I am not very satisfied with, all the other places are perfect. Since Hu Tao has a co-branded phone, does that mean Hu Tao rerun is coming soon as well?
MediaTek is apparently gearing up to launch its latest flagship level processor, which is rumored to be called the Dimensity 9200 SoC. Now, a new report has revealed that this upcoming chipset could outperform the Apple A16 Bionic in synthetic benchmarks. So here are all the details.
As per previous rumors, the chipmaking giant is working on a new flagship grade processor that will offer major improvements in performance over its predecessors. But prior to any announcements, a tipster has revealed new information regarding the Dimesnity 9200 SoC’s synthetic benchmark performance. Apparently, the GF Benchmark score of the upcoming MediaTek chipset managed to come as a surprise as it managed to outclass the Apple A16 Bionic chip.
For those unware, this is the same chip that powered the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models. Apple processors have typically been slightly ahead of their Android counterparts in some areas, so it arrives as a surprise that MediaTek managed to edge ahead of the Cupertino based giant’s latest silicon. As per an ITHome report, the Dimensity 9200 SoC will be equipped on some premium grade flagship handsets that will launch later this year and next year as well.
The leak claims that the Dimensity 9200 managed to get a score of 328fps in the GFX 1080p Manhattan 3.0 off screen Test. This chip also reportedly scored 228 fps in Manhattan 3.1 off screen tests. For comparison, the Apple A16 Bionic only managed a score of 280 fps and 200 fps on these same tests respectively. Similarly, it even managed to edge ahead of the Dimensity 9000+, which scored 220 fps and 160 fps respectively, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 that scored 281 fps and 188 fps respectively.
As per known tipster Digital Chat Station, we also have some information regarding the chips core configuration. The Dimensity 9200 might have a maximum clock speed of 3.05GHz and a base frequency of 2.85GHz. On the other hand, its efficiency based cores wil supposedly run at 2.0GHz. This CPU will be paired with the Mali G715 GPU, which brings a combined score of 1,266,102 on AnTuTu. It is the higheset ever score on the platform. Keep in mind that this is till just an unconfirmed report so take this news with a pinch of salt for now.
Huawei has quietly listed a new smartphone on its global website. The handset is officially called Huawei Nova Y61. Going by its name, we can consider it to be the successor of Nova Y60, which debuted last year.
Unfortunately, there’s no information on the pricing and availability of this phone. However, its entire specs are out.
Huawei Nova Y61 Specifications
The Huawei Nova Y61 looks like any other budget smartphone. It has a flat frame design and a rear camera layout similar to the Apple iPhone Pros. But the actual cameras are underwhelming as they are a basic 50MP primary shooter, a 2MP macro snapper, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 5MP front-facing unit.
Though the company doesn’t mention it, the device seems to feature a plastic build. It measures 164.28 x 75.8 x 8.94mm in dimensions, weighs 188g, and arrives in three colors (Sapphire Blue, Mint Green, and Midnight Black).
The handset sports a 6.52-inch display (LCD) with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels (HD+) and a dewdrop notch. It is powered by an unnamed chipset comprising an octa-core CPU.
It comes with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage in the Asia Pacific region. Whereas, in the rest of the world, it features 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Similarly, in some regions, it arrives with dual SIM, while limited to single SIM in others. Even NFC is limited to certain regions only.
Either way, all the variants offer single-band WiFi, 4G, Bluetooth 5.1, and GNSS. There’s also a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port (USB 2.0).
On the software front, the device boots EMUI 12 with Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) instead of Google Mobile Services (GMS). Last but not least, it is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast wired charging.
Ahead of any official announcement, a new Xiaomi 13 Pro leak has revealed a number of key specifications regarding the upcoming flagship smartphone. It is already expected to launch with some top notch specs, so let’s have a look.
The news arrives from known tipster Yogesh Brar who shared the information on Twitter. As per his tweet, the next gen premum handset from the Chinese tech giant will sport a 6.7 inch E6 AMOLED display that supports LTPO technology. In other words, we can expect at least a 120Hz high refresh rate. Under the hood, the device will be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC that is paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and either 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of internal storage.
On the rear, the Xiaomi 13 Pro will reportedly feature a triple camera setup that consists of a Sony IMX989 50 megapixel primary sensor that has a 1 inch size, a 50 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and another 50 megapixel telephoto shooter. Meanwhile, the front will house a 32 megapixel selfie camera. Notably, the camera will feature Leica optimizations as well, which was expected since the two companies have partnered up. If this leak is true, then the company will be using a 15 million US Dollar sensor, since that was the amount it spent in co-developing this sensor with Sony for the Xiaomi 12 Ultra.
The leak claims that the device will run on Android 13 OS based MIUI 14 out of the box. The Xiaomi 13 Pro will reportedly be powered by a large 4,800mAh battery pack that will support an impressive 120W fast charging. It will likely also support wireless fast charging as well as reverse charging. This charging technology will be complimented b the Surge C2 and P2 chipset.
UMIDIGI unveiled its latest mid-range smartphone the UMIDIGI A13 Pro Max 5G. The phone features a 6.8-inch FHD+ display that supports 2480 x 1080p resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 octa-core 6nm processor with up to 2.4GHz clock speed. it features ARM Mali G68- GPU and comes with 12GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 2.1 internal storage.
The smartphone features a triple rear camera setup with a 64MP Sony IMX686 primary sensor and 5MP depth and 5MP macro sensor. For your selfies, you have a 24MP camera in the front. The phone comes in gorgeous Sunglow Gold and classic Black color options.
UMIDIGI A13 Pro Max 5G is fueled by a massive 5150mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging. It runs on stock Android 12 OS and supports dual 5G and Wi-Fi 6. Other interesting features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, etc.
UMIDIGI A13 Pro Max will be available for sale under the AliExpress 11.11 Shopping Festival. The smartphone will be launched globally at AliExpress for $199.99 only. However, please note that under this sale you can get discount coupons and other offers. So be sure to check out the details on AliExpress.
Giveaway:
UMIDIGI has organized a giveaway event as a part of the global launch of the A13 Pro Max smartphone. Under this giveaway, you stand a chance to win a free A13 Pro Max 5G, G1 Max or C1 Max, or BISON 2 smartphone. Please note that the giveaway is running on the official UMIDIGI website only. If interested you can join the giveaway event here.
Over the last couple of days, we have covered various rumors and reports regarding the Realme 10 series of smartphones. Now, the latest information regarding these upcoming devices offers us a look at the top end 10 Pro+ model and the base 10 4G variant. So let’s have a look.
Talking about the higher end variant first, the Realme 10 Pro+ live images were shared on Twitter by @Agarwaji_Tech. Looking at these images, we can see the smartphone in different angles, namely the front and back, and even its retail box. The 10 Pro+ mode has minimal bezels on the front and a center aligned punch hole selfie camera on the top. Meanwhile, we can see the two large camera bumps from the triple camera setup, which is paired with an LED flash. We can also see the company’s branding on a gray color model.
Update: The leak for the Realme 10 Pro+ model appears to be fake and the source has been unreliable with a history of fake leaks. So, it is advised that you disregard the details mentioned above. The Realme 10 Pro+ image, which was found to be fake, has been removed from this post.
Two other tipsters (Paras Guglani & Sudhanshu Ambhore) also shared promotional material for the base Realme 10 4G model. Guglani shared detail of the launch and availability, with the handset being announced on November 9 in the Indonesian market. Furthermore, he also shared the storage options and listings from known sites like Shopee, Lazada, and JD.com. Sales for the device will apparently start on November 11. The different configurations include a 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, and an 8GB + 256GB variant.
Realme 10 4G is confirmed to launch on 9th November in indo markets, storage options/Promo listed ahead of the launch#Realme10#Realme104G
Similarly, Sudhanshu also shared a promotional image poster, which showcased the November 9 launch along with some key specifications of the new smartphone. The Realme 10 5G will be equipped with a Helio G99 SoC. It will sport a 6.4 inch SUPER AMOLED display that has an FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The rear will feature a 50MP + 2MP camera setup. while the front house a 16 megapixel selfie camera. Under the hood, a large 5,000mAh battery pack will power the device, which supports 33W fast charging. Lastly, the device will run on Android 12 OS based Realme UI 3.0 out of the box.
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