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.
Huawei today unveiled the all-new Smart Screen V TV in China in two sizes—65″ and 75″. The device comes with an UltraHD 4K LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and the company’s SOUND smart speaker technology to offer an immersive experience. It also has an 8-core CPU and a 6-core GPU. Let’s look closely at its specs and pricing.
Huawei Smart Screen V comes with a sleek design and thin bezels. It boasts an Ultra HD 4K display offering a 3840 × 2160 pixels resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio and covers 92% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. It has a typical brightness of 500 nits, which peaks at 900 nits. The device is claimed to offer better color gamut and color accuracy with more colorful and realistic output.
The Smart Screen V is powered by an unspecified eight-core CPU along with 6-core GPU and a 4T NPU for powerful computing. It includes 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
Further, the device is equipped with a new Huawei Sound acoustic system, designed in collaboration with French firm Devialet. It has 2 left and right channels and two ultra-thin subwoofers. In addition, there’s a 2.1-channel setup.
A 12-megapixel magnetic AI camera is also built into the device. Users will be able to connect to the TV via HDMI 2.1, HDMI 2.0, and USB ports. On the software front, it runs on HarmonyOS and can be controlled with voice commands and a remote.
As mentioned, Smart Screen V comes in two sizes: 65” and 75”, costing 7,999 yuan (~$1,097) and 12,999 yuan (~$1,783), respectively. Both models are now available for purchase in China through Vmall.
NIU launches BQi-C3 Pro the latest urban electric bike globally. The e-bike comes with twin batteries which give you a total battery life of up to 100kms (62 miles). This means you can go farther and faster with this e-bike without worrying about running out of battery power. The e-bike is available for purchase on the official NIU website for $1999. So let’s take a look at the specs and features of this e-bike.
BQi-C3 Pro e-bike is designed to be your urban commute partner and gives you a speed of up to 28mph in pedal assist mode. The bike features three riding modes viz. Pedal, Throttle, and Pedal assist and comes with a powerful 750W motor.
The e-bike is made to sustain the demands of urban commuting and comes with Puncture Resistant Tires with 1.5mm KEVLAR® ARAMID FIBER and Gates Carbon belt drive which is 33 times more durable than a metal chain. The carbon fiber reinforced belt is low maintenance and helps to give you a smoother ride.
The bike comes with NIU’s signature Halo headlights and tail as well as break lights. It is fitted with a smart TFT display that shows you your speed, distance traveled, trip time, battery level, assist level, and more in real time. The e-bike is IP45 certified splash resistant while the Motor and Battery come with a higher rating of IP65 and IP67 respectively.
NIU BQi-C3 Pro e-bike comes in white, glossy grey, and matte black color options. You can now buy the e-bike on the official NIU website for $1999.
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Redmi recently announced the new successor to the Redmi Note series lineup, called the Redmi Note 12 series. The phone succeeds the Redmi Note 11 series announced last year, with not three but four new devices. This year, the Redmi Note 12 series lineup comes with a vanilla Redmi Note 12, a more powerful Redmi Note 12 Pro, a premium Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus, and along with a special Redmi Note 12 Explorer Edition. The increase in the number of devices could make things a bit confusing for our readers, so we decided to compare the old Redmi Note 11 series with the new models launched this year. We have already compared the Redmi Note 12 vs Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 12 Pro vs Redmi Note 11 Pro, as well as all the new models in the series.
In today’s article, let’s take a closer look at how the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ compares against the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ model from 2021. The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is very similar to the non-Plus sibling except for the humongous 200MP primary camera on board and a superfast 120W charging. When compared to its predecessor, the phone brings a better camera as well as an under display camera.
There are a few more minor differences which we’ll take a look at in this Redmi Note 12 Pro+ vs Redmi Note 11 Pro+ comparison.
The design on both the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ are identical to its non Plus siblings.
Redmi Note 12 Pro+ clears up the clutter at the back as compared to its predecessors with just three cameras. So there no additional design elements contributing to the clutter at the rear. In comparison, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ featured a complex array of sensors on its back housed in its rectangular camera module. Similar to how we’ve mentioned for all the new Redmi Note 12 series models, the design on the Pro+ looks a lot more refined and premium this year.
The dimensions of the he Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is similar to its non-Plus sibling. But the major difference here is the thickness. The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is significantly thicker than its predecessor, with a 9mm body. It’s also pretty heavy at 208 grams.
Like all the models in the Redmi Note series lineup over the past couple of years, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is also IP53 certified. So you don’t have to worry about dust or water splashes ruining your smartphone. The new Pro+ model comes in Black, Blue White, and a special Trend color edition while the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ came in Mysterious Black, Forest Green, Timeless Purple color options.
Display
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ model features an identical display to its non-Plus sibling. So it comes with a 6.67-inch OLED panel featuring 2400 x 1080p resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 900 nits HBM brightness. In comparison, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ model came with a same sized 6.67-inch AMOLED panel featuring 2400 x 1080p resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The older model had a brighter display panel at 1200 nits when compared to the new Note 12 Pro+.
Specs & Software
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ features a more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor which is clocked at 2.6GHz. To recall, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ had the the Dimensity 920 processor inside clocked at 2.5GHz. Both these processors can support 5G networks and should offer pretty good performance for its price segment.
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ also upgrades the memory configuration. This year, it comes in only two variants, an 8GB model with 256GB ROM and a top-end 12GB + 256GB option. In comparison, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ came in multiple options, including a basic 6GB RAM and 128GB of ROM. The older Redmi Note 11 Pro+ maxes out at 8GB RAM in terms of configuration.
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ also comes with the latest Android 12 OS out of the box with MIUI 13 on board. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ featured the Android 11 based MIUI 12.5 on top.
Camera
The Redmi Note 12 Pro came with a downgraded 50MP sensor as compared to the 108MP sensor found on its predecessor. But with the Pro+ model, Redmi decided to take things up a notch by using a massive 200MP primary camera with f/1.7 aperture. The remaining two cameras are the same as its predecessor, which includes an 8MP f/1.9 ultra-wide shooter, and a 2MP macro shooter.
In comparison, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ model had a 108MP sensor with f/1.9 aperture lens.
On the front, Redmi has not given any upgrades to the new model. So both the phones have the same 16MP camera for selfies and video calls.
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Battery
The battery department on the new Pro+ model gets a capacity upgrade. Unlike the 4500mAh capacity one found on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+, the new Redmi Note 12 Pro+ comes with a 5000mAh battery. The charging speed remains the same as before, 120W, but its good to see an upgrade in the battery capacity.
Price
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ model is available in the Chinese market with an official starting price tag of around €300 or $300. But retailers like Giztop have already listed the device for around $350. In comparison, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ currently retails for around $320 globally.
Considering the price difference, which one would you pick?
Lenovo‘s Thinkplus Lipstick 100W GaN charging adapter specially designed for charging notebook PCs has been launched in China. The charging adapter has a maximum out of 100W and starts at 349 yuan ($48).
Lenovo Thinkplus Lipstick 100W adopts third-generation gallium nitride technology. It has a compact build just the size of lipstick, with a dimension of 73x30x35mm. The size is about 55% smaller than the ordinary 100W adapter. It also utilizes a folding pin design, which makes it easy to carry.
Officials say this charger can achieve 8760h hours of uninterrupted output. The interior uses a full GaN design with three GaN chips, a new AHB architecture, with a conversion efficiency of up to 94% and less energy loss.
The lipstick power supply is compatible with PD 3.0, QC 3.0 and PPS various charging protocols. The maximum output of the PPS protocol is 100W, and the PPS supports 5-20V voltage range. It can not only provide power for 100W notebook computers, but can also provide fast charging to flagship mobile phones and other mobile devices.
The charging brick is bundled with a detachable 1.8m 100W high elastic USB-C cable. The cable has VO grade flame retardant TPE outer material. The cable is tough and wear-resistant and so, wont break easily.
Last year, Huawei unveiled its very first all-in-one PC, dubbed the MateStation X, with a powerful set of specs. Updating the desktop, the company today introduced the MateStation X 2023 with the Core i9-12900H—a 45-watt processor from Intel’s Alder Lake-H series. Let’s look closely at its specifications, features, and pricing.
Huawei MateStation X 2023 comes with the same design as the earlier model. It has a minimalist appearance and carries thin bezels. It flaunts a 28.2-inch IPS LCD touchscreen with a 3840 x 2560 pixel resolution with a 3:2 aspect ratio, and covers 98% of the P3 color gamut. It also comes with 100% sRGB, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, and Flicker-Free certification. The device has a metal unibody design and arrives with a three-speaker setup co-engineered with French audio firm Devialet.
The all-in-one is powered by an Intel Core i9-12900H from the Alder Lake series chips. The processor has six performance cores and eight efficiency cores built on a 10 nm manufacturing process. Huawei will sell the MateStation X 2023 with 16GB of DDR4 RAM (8GB x 2) and 512GB/1TB NVMe SSD.
Connectivity options on the device include two USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1) ports with a 10W power output, two USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) ports, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and an audio jack. It will be shipped with a wireless keyboard with a built-in fingerprint for authentication as well as a Bluetooth mouse. On the software front, the PC runs Microsoft’s Windows 11.
Huawei MateStation 2023 is currently orderable only in China. The 1TB model of the device comes with a price tag of ¥12699 (~$1,742). It is listed on Vmall with two color options—Deep Space Gray and Silver.
HiBy Music is a brand highly regarded among audiophiles for its portable HiFi gear. The company has a rather appealing selection of digital audio players, from budget-friendly models to high-end flagship models. Now, the company has expanded its portfolio with the launch of the HiBy RS8, its latest flagship Android digital audio player.
HiBy RS8 Android digital audio player features & specs
The HiBy RS8 is an R2R-based Android audio player that uses the finest hardware for optimum performance. It is made explicitly for devoted audiophiles who want the best performance out of their portable music players.
For the new RS8, the brand has included the updated Darwin II Audio architecture, a class A amplifier with a 3.5mm+4.4mm line-out and headphone output ports. The digital-to-analog converter in the model is made on a resistive matrix R2R, which includes 12 high-speed switches and 184 resistors.
Externally, the device has a pure titanium chassis, which has been hand-polished for a neat textured finish. Its front panel houses a 5-inch touchscreen display with a Full HD resolution. On the inside, there are dual independent crystal oscillators to help keep the timing of the digital signal accurate, along with premium ELNA and Panasonic capacitors for the best performance. The audio player supports high-resolution 32-Bit/768kHz PCM, native DSD512, and 16x full MQA decoding capabilities.
Powering the device is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset running on the Android 12 operating system with 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM. Its 12000mAh battery pack can provide up to 12 hours of continuous music playback. Other than a wired connection, the audio player can also be used wirelessly as it features high-resolution Bluetooth connectivity.
Pricing & availability
The HiBy RS8 is currently up for pre-order for $3,299 dollars. Shipments will start on November 15th. Interested readers can head over to the brand’s website to place their pre-orders or find out more about the audio player.
Last month, we told you how Redmi Pad is probably the best budget Android tablet on the market. The device had no direct competitor back then.
However, just within a few weeks, the situation has now changed drastically. Lenovo has recently released a new tablet for around the same price with a better feature set.
Officially called the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023, the product is essentially a Redmi Pad killer. Let us explain why we feel this way.
Here’s Why Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023 Is a Redmi Pad Killer
The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023 not only has a larger display but also a faster refresh rate. The panel measures 11.5-inch diagonally and can refresh up to 120Hz. For comparison, the Redmi Pad comes with a 10.61-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
Additionally, the screen on the Lenovo tablet support stylus input. It has 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity.
Otherwise, the display has the same WUXGA+ (2000 x 1200 pixels) resolution and 400 nits peak brightness as the one on the Redmi tablet.
2. Multiple First-Party Accessories
Since the Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023’s display support stylus input, users can opt for the new Xiaoxin Stylus Smart Edition. While the Redmi Pad does not offer this functionality.
Further, the Lenovo tablet sports a magnetic pogo pin connector for the official keyboard accessory, which also has a kickstand. No such thing on the Redmi tablet.
Lenovo also sells a first-party screen protector and a flip cover, which Redmi don’t.
3. Better Software
The Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023 boots Lenovo’s Android 12L-based ZUI 14 skin designed for tablets. Since the company has been selling tablets with this software for quite a while, it has made several improvements to offer a better experience.
You can check out this software in action in our Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 vs Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro comparison video. On the other hand, a year after its debut, MIUI Pad is still lackluster as you can note in our Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 review video.
Unfortunately, Lenovo tablets use close-to-stock Android outside mainland China. So this point may become invalid if and when Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023 releases in global markets under the Lenovo Tab P series.
4. 3.5mm Headphone Jack and More
Most smartphones don’t come with a 3.5mm headphone jack anymore. This trend is slowly catching up with budget tablets as well.
Thankfully, Xiaoxin Pad Plus 2023 features the beloved jack, unlike the Redmi Pad. The former also arrives with a higher 13MP rear camera compared to an 8MP shooter on the latter.
Finally, the Lenovo tablet also offers WiFi 6 and 20W fast charging support as opposed to WiFi 5 and 18W fast charging support on Redmi.
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