Asus has launched the Vivobook 16X OLED and the Vivobook 17X OLED in the European market. The launch came after the Vivobook 16X OLED made its debut in select regions like India earlier this year.
The company has put a starting price of €799 on both models; however, currently, the cheapest Vivobook 16X OLED configuration is selling for €999. For this price, the laptop comes with an Intel i7-12700H, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
The AMD variants of the Vivobook 16X OLED & 17X OLED are available in AMD Ryzen 5 5600H and Ryzen 7 5800H options, which have 45 W TDPs. For ports, the company has included a 5 Gbit/s USB Type-C port, as well as two USB Type-A ports. Both models also feature HDMI, a proprietary charging port, and one USB 2.0 Type-A port.
The main attraction of these machines is their OLED displays. The 16X model comes with a 16-inch, 1,920 x 1,200-pixel panel that has a 16:10 aspect ratio. The 17X model has a 17-inch 1,920 x 1,080-pixels and an aspect ratio of 16:9.
These machines are rather lightweight for their size as the 16-inch model weighs just 1.8KG. The laptops have a low-profile hinge, which enables them to open up to 180 degrees. The laptops pack security features in the form of a privacy shutter for the webcam and a fingerprint reader on the touchpad. For connectivity, the laptops feature WiFi 6, and they come pre-installed with Windows 11 Pro.
Nvidia was rumored to be working on a more powerful version of the GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card, which would’ve been the RTX 4090 Ti. Although, a new report claims that this model has been cancelled for now.
RTX 4090
The news arrives from a recent YouTube video from Moore’s Law Is Dead. He cited a reliable source close to the matter who told him about the new graphics card, which is apparently dubbed as RTX Titan Ada. With the launch of the RTX 3090, Nvidia had basically replaced the Titan series of cards with this generation to streamline its products. So, this implies that it might be an RTX 4090 Ti card or a new Titan series GPU.
The source claimed that the RTX Titan Ada has a 600W to 700W TDP. Furthermore, this GPU model relied on a full AD102 configuration that features a twin 16 pin power connector. Notably, the Titan Ada had a size that spanned a whopping four slots thick. This would make even the RTX 4090 look slim in comparison. But unfortunately, it appears that this model will still need longer time in development since the development units have allegedly been facing many issues.
This includes problems like tripping breakers, melted power supplies, and even melted themselves. As per the source, if Nvidia launched this Titan card, then it will likely launch with GDDR6 VRAM that will support up to 27 Gbps or possibly GDDR7 memory. Although, keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report, so take this news with a pinch of salt for now and stick around for more updates.
As we get closer to a new year, smartphone brands are gearing up to launch their latest lineup of high end smartphones. Now, we have a new leak revealed some information regarding the premium Xiaomi 13 series.
The leak arrives from Weibo, which is a Chinese microblogging website (Via NoteBookCheck). In this online post, the blogger shared key details regarding the display of the Xiaomi 13 and the higher end Xiaomi 13 Pro. The Chinese tech giant’s CEO, Lei Jun, has already confirmed that the company will be launching a new Ultra model like the Mi 11 Ultra. But now, we have details regarding the base model and Pro model of its upcoming flagship smartphone models.
Reportedly, the Xiaomi 13 will sport a display that has a size of around 6.38 inches. If this is true, the upcoming base variant will sport a display that is slightly larger that the 6.28 inch panel found on the Xiaomi 12 model. Although, the larger display will still arrive with a Full HD+ resolution. On the other hand, the display size for the 13 Pro will apparently remain the same as the one found on the 12 Pro, which is a 6.73 inch panel, and even have a QHD+ resolution.
Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report, so take this report with a pinch of salt for now. Based on what we know so far, the Xiaomi 13 series will likely launch soon after the announcement of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The smartphone OEM typically one of the first to adopt the chipmaker’s latest high end chipsets, so it won’t be a surprise if this is the case this time as well. Furthermore, the company is also partnering up with Leica for the cameras of its next premium grade smartphones.
Back in September 2022, Amazfit had launched its latest smartwatch models, the GTR 4 and GTS 4. Now, the company has just announced that the two wearable products will support the Adidas Running app.
The smart wearable maker typically offered sports and health tracking features paired with an in house UI from its Zepp Health brand and application. However, the latest announcement implies that it is bringing in support for third party platforms as well on its Zepp OS. This would definitely be an upgrade since it would let Amazfit branded smartwatch users to link their Zepp app to other accounts such as Strava, Relive, Amazon Alexa and Google Fit.
With this update, the user’s gadgets would be able to ‘share’ workout and other physical activity related data with third party apps. This might even work the other way around as well. Notably, the company announced that the feature will be made available to most newer smartwatches from the brand, including the T-Rex 2 model. Apart from this, the Adidas Running app is one of these supported apps that will be able to sync with the GTR 4 and GTS 4.
This new feature will require the 7.1.0 version or higher of the Zepp app. So now, users can expect to see the Adidas Running app in the Add Accounts menu under the Profile tab. Furthermore, linking the third party app with the Zepp app would let users complete work out related tasks and even claim them on both their Amazfit watches and even from their Adidas official community site as well.
Apple had just recently announced the iPhone 14 series. And now, a new report has revealed some interesting details regarding its production, which is apparently 20 percent more expensive than its predecessor.
iPhone 14 Plus
The news arrives from a Nikkei Asia report that claims that the new iPhone 14 models cost 20 percent higher to make than the last gen iPhone 13 lineup. Furthermore, this report also offered detailed breakdown regarding the production costs of individual models as well. For example, the top end iPhone 14 Pro Max costs around 501 US Dollars in terms of production. This is higher than the 461 US Dollar production price tag of the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Reportedly, the primary reason for this price hike is the new A16 Bionic chipset, which alone costs 110 US Dollars. Nikkei stated that the production prices for the Pro Max iPhone models typically sat between 400 to 450 US Dollars since the introduction of this model back in 2018. In other words, the Cupertino based giant is seeing higher production expense despite not raising the prices over the previous generation. This basically means that it is willing to take a hit in profits.
iPhone 14 Pro & Pro Max
As per the report, the new A16 Bionic chipset costs 2.4 times more than the previous year’s A15 chip. Furthermore, the inclusion of the new Sony CMOS sensors also further hike the prices. These new sensors are around 30 percent larger in size than last year’s sensors, and are also around 50 percent more expensive as well, with a production bill of 15 US Dollars. Interestingly, a third of the Apple iPhone 14 lineup is sourced from US based companies, with the components also seeing an overall hike of around 10 percent as well.
Asus has announced a new mini-PC in the global market called the ExpertCenter PN53. Asus also launched a small form factor PC earlier this month called the ExpertCenter D7. Despite being a mini-PC, the ExpertCenter PN53 packs some serious horsepower under the hood, as it comes powered by the AMD 6000 series APUs. So, let’s take a look at what it has to offer in more detail.
According to ASUS, the ExpertCenter PN53 is equipped with the AMD Rembrandt-H Ryzen 5 6600H, Ryzen 7 6800H, or Ryzen 9 6900HX processors. As a result, all ExpertCenter PN53 models include Zen 3+ CPU cores, 45 W TDPs, and RDNA 2-based iGPUs. To compare, all but the Ryzen 5 6600H have eight CPU cores and the Radeon 680M; the Ryzen 5 6600H has six cores and the Radeon 660M.
ASUS also includes two M.2 2280 slots for PCIe Gen4 NVMe drives, a 2.5-inch drive bay, and two SODIMM slots for up to 32 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM in its new mini-PC. For connectivity, the mini-PC comes with baked-in support for WiFi 6 or WiFi 6E. The PC consists of a 3.5mm audio jack, an Ethernet port(2.5 Gbit), two HDMI 2.1, five USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports, two USB 4 Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4/USB Power Delivery) ports, and one Configurable port (COM/DisplayPort 1.4/HDMI 2.1/VGA).
The company has not revealed the pricing and availability of the new machine yet. So stay tuned for more updates.
TAG Heuer has unveiled its Carrera series Porsche Rs 2.7 watch commemorative of the 1972 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7. It is a limited-version luxury watch and TAG Heuer is using it to celebrate the iconic Porsche 911. It comes in two color options – blue and red.
The Porsche 911 remains an iconic luxury car and the new TAG Heuer limited-edition watches are a fitting commemoration of the car. Porsche 911 Carrera was a seemingly limited-edition model with only 1,530 units produced. It was the fastest German mass-produced car at the time it was released. It was also the first model to feature front and rear spoilers.
The TAG Heuer Carrerra series Porsche RS 2.7 will come in limited quantities of 500 pieces and 250 pieces respectively for the red and blue models. The watch is a special version of the Heuer Carrera watch. The watch has minute and hour counters as well as a travel seconds indicator. It also has a date display and can operate for up to 80 hours on a single charge.
The Heuer Carrera has an exquisite design and its sophisticated movement can be seen through the sapphire casing with the interior bearing the unique Porsche steering wheel design.
The red model of the Carrera Porsche RS 2.7 watch has a white dial with red-toned indexes. It also has a red alligator strap with a rose gold pin buckle as well as a 18K5N rose gold case. The crown, pushers, and screw-down sapphire case back are also plated rose gold. The blue model is made from smooth white opal and blue lacquered counters, hands, and pushers. It has a crown with a shield emblem, a Porsche, and Carrera emblems. It has two straps namely – a fabric strap and a stainless-steel bracelet.
The price of the TAG Heuer Carrera series Porsche RS 2.7 limited edition is priced between 54,700 yuan (~$7,687) and 174,600 yuan (~$24,536).
The Ifory 40,000mAh power bank has been launched via a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. The new Ifory power bank supports PD fast charging. It can also charge four devices simultaneously. The compact power bank weighs about 0.78kg with a dimension of 5 x 2.83 x 2.44 inches.
The Ifory 40,000mAh 100W power bank has a 154Wh battery capacity. It has a 100W PD, 65W USB-C, and two 22.5W USB-A ports. The device has enough power to charge an iPhone 13 ten times or a Macbook twice. The fast-charging capacity of the Ifory 40,000mAh power bank means it can rapidly charge an iPhone to 60% in 30 minutes. The power bank itself can be recharged via a wall socket or solar panels. It has a built-in LCD that shows information about the remaining capacity and others.
The Ifory 40,000mAh 100W power bank has an integrated 500 Lumens LED light that can be used as a flashlight or even a table lamp. There are three brightness modes in the LED light and the device also supports optimal operation with its fast-cooling mechanism. The gadget is secured inside a drop-resistant, dual-layer aluminum shell, rated IP67 water resistance.
The Ifory 40,000mAh 100W is now available via Kickstarter at HKD 777 (~$99), which is 50% of its original price of HKD 1,562 (~$199). The device is globally available and shipping costs may vary. Deliveries will kick in from December 2022 on the condition that the crowdfunding campaign achieves its target by November 19.
After a wait of over a few months, the iOS 16 with the iPhone 14 series is finally here and is even started retailing in most countries. In case, if you missing the present generation for the iPhone 15 or later, then don’t forget to download iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro official wallpapers.
At Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June, iOS 16 introduces a new wallpaper system that caught everyone’s attention and people were curious to get the official iOS 16 wallpapers. Unlike previous launches, Apple replaced the previously available stock wallpapers with new ones.
With the iPhone 14 series, Apple bundles several new exclusive wallpapers for each colour variant on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. There are a total of 9 different wallpapers that are exclusive to the iPhone 14 series and the users can download the same below them in QHD+ resolution from the link below.
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro Wallpapers Preview
Note: These wallpapers are just for representational purposes, and are not full quality.
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max Wallpapers Preview
Download Wallpapers
These wallpapers are in a vertical orientation, and may not look good on devices like Laptops, Macs and iPads. Make sure to download the iPhone 14 Wallpapers from the link below, as the above images are not in QHD+ resolution.
At an event on September 7, Apple announced the iPhone 14 series comprising iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max devices. For the first time, Apple introduced the iPhone Plus variant along with iPhone 14 carrying the previous year’s Apple A15 Bionic chip. Meanwhile, the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max come with Apple A6 Bionic chip.
iPhone 14 features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 1170 x 2532 pixels resolution. It offers support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision. The display offers 1200 Nits brightness. The smartphone houses a dual-rear camera consisting of a 12MP (26mm) primary sensor and a 12MP (23mm) ultrawide sensor. There’s a 12MP front sensor 23mm wide present for selfies and video calling.
The iPhone 14 Plus features a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display. It carries a 1284 x 2778 pixels resolution and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by Apple A15 Bionic and is available in 128/256/512GB NVMe storage. The camera configuration remains the same as that of the iPhone 14.
iPhone 14 Pro features 6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED while carrying 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support. The display is capable to reach 2000 nits in High Brightness Mode under direct sunlight. The smartphone ships with Apple’s latest A16 Bionic based on a 4nm process. It is available in 128/256/512/1TB storage options. In-camera configuration, the iPhone 14 Pro ships with a 48MP primary sensor measuring 24mm, and a 12MP telephoto 77mm sensor. The other two sensors include a 12MP ultrawide 13mm sensor and a TOF 3D LiDAR scanner. The primary and telephoto lens offers OIS stabilization. However, the front camera remains the same as on the iPhone 14.
iPhone 14 Pro Max embeds the same display panel but with a size of 6.7-inch. The display offers a 1290 x 2796 pixels resolution. Apart from this, it houses an improved battery than the iPhone 14 Pro. Other specifications remain the same as iPhone 14 Pro.
In case you have no plans to buy the new iPhone but like to download iPhone 14 wallpaper, then head over to the link above.
Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 smartphones in global markets and India. And as expected, the company is now selling the last-generation foldable with a massive discount during Amazon’s Great Indian Festival sale and Flipkart’s Big Diwali sale.
These offers have gone live for the Fold 3 on Amazon and will go live on October 10th for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 on Flipkart. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Fold 3 are the brand’s premium foldable phones that launched last year at the Unpacked event.
The flagship Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 will be offered at a previously unheard-of price of under Rs 60,000 as part of the Flipkart Big Diwali Sale. Similar to this, during Amazon’s Great Indian Festival sale, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is being offered at a price of Rs 1,19,999. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is also currently selling on Amazon for Rs 61,999. ICICI, Axis, and Citi Bank card users can avail a discount of up to Rs 1250 on the purchase.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 specs
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 features a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 425 PPI, and a resolution of 2640 X 1080. A secondary 1.9-inch Super AMOLED display with 302 PPI and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection is also available. It is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, and 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage.
The phone comes pre-installed with Android 12 and a 3300mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1 LE, GPS, and NFC are among the connectivity options. It has Dolby Atmos, USB-C audio, and an IP68 rating for water resistance. The Samsung Galaxy Flip 3 has a 12MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens. On the front, there is a 10MP camera for selfies and video calls.
Last year in July, Google unveiled the Pixel Buds A with some interesting features and an affordable price tag. The TWS earbuds were initially launched in two color options— Clearly White and Dark Olive. Now, the search giant has quietly released the Pixel Buds A in a third color, called Charcoal.
Alongside the Pixel 7, 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch, Google also introduced a new Charcoal color option for the Pixel Buds A. They are priced at $99 and carry specs the same as the Clearly White and Dark Olive versions. The Charcoal Pixel Buds A-Series can be pre-ordered from the Google Store in countries including the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Spain, and more.
As mentioned, the Pixel Buds A was launched last year in July. They debuted as an affordable version of the Pixel Buds earbuds that Google introduced in 2019. Pixel Buds A comes with custom 12mm dynamic drivers that are claimed to deliver clear and natural sounds. The earbuds also offer a Bass Boost mode that focuses on the low tones. In addition, they also come with Adaptive Sound, which automatically raises or decreases volume levels based on ambient noise.
The earbuds come with an IPX4-rated sweat- and water-resistant build. For connectivity, they use Bluetooth v5.0 and also offer real-time translation in more than 40 languages when used with a smartphone running Android 6.0 or later. The earphones also come with beamforming mics to focus on the user’s voice and reduce background noise during calls.
Pixel Buds A can last for up to five hours on a single charge and an additional 24 hours when combined with the charging case. Users can get up to three hours of playback time with just 15 minutes of charging, says Google.
Samsung Galaxy S22 was launched back in February alongside the S22+ and S22 Ultra. While it is no longer among the fastest phones out there, the excellent camera and compact design mean it is still the ideal choice for many users. If you have been looking to buy the S22 for a while, Amazon has a deal you should not miss. The e-commerce giant is offering as much as Rs. 23,000 discount on the Galaxy S22, and you can get one for under Rs 50,000. Here are the details.
Samsung Galaxy S22 debuted in India with a price tag of Rs 72,999 and is currently available on Amazon for Rs 59,999. That’s not it, the e-commerce giant is offering an Rs. 10,000 discount coupon, which brings its price down to Rs 49,999. And wait, you can also avail of up to Rs 1,500 of additional discount using select Credit cards.
At the discounted price, it is hard to beat the value that the Galaxy S22 offers. It is made for you if you like compact smartphones but don’t want to compromise on the specs. Samsung will also roll out the Android 13 update to the device very soon, so that’s one more reason to get it.
To recall, the vanilla Galaxy S22 comes with a 6.1-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and 1300 nits peak brightness. Under the hood, it is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It features a triple-camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera sensor, and a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. It is fueled by a 3700 mAh battery that supports only 25W fast charging and 15W wireless charging support. On the software front, the handset runs Android 12-based One UI 4.1 out of the box.
Earlier this year, iQOO launched the iQOO Neo 6 in China as well as India. The handset became very popular among consumers due to its top-notch features and affordable price. Now, the company is reportedly gearing up to bring the successor of the Neo 6— the iQOO Neo 7— to China later this month. Ahead of its formal debut, the handset has been the subject of various leaks. And the recent one reveals details about its battery and charging specifications.
The latest specifications leak arrives from a known Chinese tipster Panda, with the new information revealing details regarding the iQOO Neo 7’s battery and charging (via). He claims the device will come equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and support 120W fast charging. The charging is no surprise since the device’s 3C listing has already confirmed the same.
iQOO Neo 7
Neo 7’s 120W fast charging is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, which came with 80W charging support. Just like the Neo 6, the upcoming handset will likely not support wireless charging.
As per a recent leak, the iQOO Neo 7 will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC. On the front, it is said to feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that will offer a Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz high refresh rate.
In terms of optics, the device is rumored to be equipped with a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a new 50-megapixel primary camera, which is reportedly a Sony IMX766V image sensor. The same sensor is also found on the iQOO 8 Pro. The device is also expected to have a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 12-megapixel portrait telephoto unit.
iQOO is yet to confirm any details about the upcoming smartphone. We hope to learn more about it in the coming days.
The Vida V1 Plus and V1 Pro electric scooters have been launched in India by Hero MotoCorp. The new Hero Vida e-scooter series comes in two battery options namely 3.44kWh and 3.94kWh. The smaller battery delivers a range of `143km while the latter offers up to 165km on a single charge.
The Vida V1 series have removable batteries and had gone through stringent tests to assure their optimal performance. The batteries also feature the lifetime adaptive learning architecture for enhanced longevity. The e-scooters have 7-inch screens that provide navigation and other notifications for the user. The scooters also feature cruise control, SOS alert, and a reverse mode via a two-way throttle.
The e-scooters have three riding modes – Eco, Ride, and Sport and there are over 100 combinations of custom modes. Both models can achieve a top speed of 80km/h. While the V1 Plus can go from 0-40km/h in 3.4 seconds, the Pro model does the same in 3.2 seconds. The batteries can charge fully in less than 90 minutes via Vida’s fast charging network. When done at home using the accompanying charger, 0-80% charging is achieved in 6 hours.
There are LED headlamps, follow me home light, and a key fob for unlocking the EV. A 26L boot space is also present in the scooters. The scooters have app support which enables users to view the scooter’s health parameters, charging stations locations, and trip analytics.
The Vida Plus e-scooter is priced at 1.45 Lakhs (~$1,755) and the V1 Pro costs 1.59 Lakhs (~1,925) with its portable charger bundled into the package. Hero MotoCorp will open bookings on October 10 while the first units will arrive in mid-December 2022.
Honor has started teasing the arrival of the Honor X40 GT smartphone in China. Now that the first teaser released, it appears that it will go official in a week or two. At the same time, a render of the X40 GT has now started doing the rounds on social media handles. The image suggests that it will be a performance-focused device.
The teaser released by the brand does not reveal anything about the Honor X40 GT. According to some reports, the device will have the Snapdragon 888 4G mobile platform.
The Honor X40 GT render shown above shows that it has a punch-hole display. It is unclear whether it is an LCD or OLED panel. It has two green vertical lines at the center, with a textured pattern on either side. It has a round-shaped camera module, which seems to house a triple camera unit and an LED flash. At the centre of the camera module is the “GT” branding.
Honor X40 GT render
The Honor X40 GT is likely to be positioned higher than the existing X40-series models, such as the Honor X40 and the Honor X40i. Hopefully, the rumor mill will reveal more details on the X40 GT in the coming days.
In related news, Honor is working on the Magic 5 series of flagship phones, which is likely to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The lineup is likely to include the Magic 5 and Magic 5 Pro handsets. Honor is likely to announce the Magic 5 series in March or April 2023.
As far as this year is concerned, the company may unveil the Honor Magic V2 in December this year. The foldable phone is tipped to arrive with the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 and Magic UI 7.0.
The Infinix Hot 20 5G, which recently went official in Europe, has arrived in Thailand. At the same time, the company has also unveiled the Hot 20i and Hot 20s handsets alongside. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and price of the Infinix Hot 20i and Hot 20s.
Infinix Hot 20i specifications and features
The Infinix Hot 20i has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel that produces 720 x 1612 pixels and up to 500 nits of brightness. It is powered by the Helio G25 chipset and 3 GB of RAM. The device comes with up to 6 GB of extended RAM and a microSD card slot for additional storage.
Infinix Hot 20i
On the front, the Hot 20i has an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Its back panel has a 13-megapixel main camera and a pair of auxiliary cameras. It houses a 5,000mAh battery that offers only 10W charging.
Infinix Hot 20s specifications and features
The Hot 20s has a bigger 6.78-inch IPS LCD screen, which offers an FHD+ resolution of 2,460 x 1,080 pixels, a refresh rate of 20.5:9, up to 500 nits of brightness, and a 2800:1 contrast ratio. The screen carries support for a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the Hot 20s has the Helio G96 chipset.
Infinix Hot 20s
The SoC is accompanied by 8 GB of RAM and up to 5 GB of virtual RAM. It offers 128 GB of storage and a microSD card slot for more storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging. For heat dissipation, the device is equipped with a Bionic Cooling System. The Hot 20s’ back panel has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.
The Hot 20i and 20s run on Android 12 with Infinix’s XOS 10.6 UI on top. Both models offer dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, a DTS Audio-optimized speaker, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Infinix Hot 20i, Hot 20s price
The Infinix Hot 20i comes in two options 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. Both models are priced at THB 3,699 (~$98) and THB 3,999 (~$106). Its color variants include Wilderness Black, Luna Blue, Energy Green, and Sunset Gold.
The Hot 20s comes in a single version that offers 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It costs THB 5,999 (~$160) and can be bought in colors like Sonic Black, Tempo Blue, Fantasy Purple, and Light-Riders White.
The Honor Play 6C has been quietly announced in China. It is an affordable 5G phone. It features a waterdrop notch display, a Snapdragon 4-series chip, a single rear-facing camera, and a big battery with fast charging support. Here is a look at all the specifications and price of the Play 6C.
Honor Play 6C specifications and features
The Honor Play 6C houses a 6.517-inch IPS LCD display that produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, an aspect ratio of 20:9, and a refresh rate of 90Hz. Under the hood, it has the Snapdragon 480 5G chipset.
Honor Play 6C
The Play 6C has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Its back panel has a single 13-megapixel camera with LED flash. It comes preloaded with Magic UI 5.0 based on Android 12 OS. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
Honor Play 6C
The Play 6C is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support. It comes with up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. The handset offers other features such as dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Honor Play 6C price and availability
The Honor Play 6C comes in two options: 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. Both models are priced at 1,099 Yuan (~$154) and 1,299 Yuan (~$182). It comes in three colors: Magic Night Black, Aurora Blue, and Titanium Silver.
In related news, Honor is planning to launch its next X40-series phone called the Honor X40 GT. Unconfirmed reports have claimed that it may feature the Snapdragon 888 4G chipset.
Even though it is a local smartphone manufacturer, Infinix is currently surprising the whole world with the incredibly advanced technologies integrated into its latest phones. Take the Infinix Zero Ultra, for example. It is one of the world’s first phones with a 200 MP camera and it has one of the fastest charging technologies ever seen on a mobile device. It is definitely one of the most interesting phones of this year, but it has an internal rival that is making people save much money while still getting a great phone: the Infinix Zero 20. They are both midrange phones belonging to the same series, but with very different specifications. This is a comparison between the main specifications of the Infinix Zero 20 and the Infinix Zero Ultra.
Triple 200 + 13 + 2 MP, f/2.0 + f/2.4
32 MP front camera
BATTERY
4500 mAh, fast charging 45W
4500 mAh, fast charging 180W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, front-facing LED flash
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
Despite it being a mid-ranger, the Infinix Zero Ultra is definitely one of the most beautiful phones of this year. Unlike almost every mid-ranger out there, it comes with a display sporting curved edges at the sides, as well as premium materials. The screen to body ratio is very high and this allowed the manufacturer to put a very wide display in a pretty compact body. The Infinix Zero 20 has a good build quality, but not the best design. It is equipped with a sturdy aluminum frame, but the presence of a waterdrop notch above the display is a bit anachronistic for a midrange phone released in 2022. So, if you are looking for the most beautiful design, you should choose the Infinix Zero Ultra without thinking twice.
Display
The displays of these two phones are very similar in terms of image quality, but they are not the same. The Infinix Zero Ultra has a wide 6.8-inch panel with AMOLED technology, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, an in-display fingerprint reader, and a punch hole placed in the central part. The Infinix Zero 20 has an AMOLED display too, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, but it comes with a lower refresh rate of 90 Hz and a diagonal of 6.7 inches. It even loses the in-display fingerprint reader: on this device, it is side-mounted. On the other hand, unlike its internal rival, it is equipped with stereo speakers as the earpiece doubles as a secondary speaker. Now, you know which one has the best display and which one has the best audio.
Hardware/Software
The hardware department of the Infinix Zero Ultra is way better. First of all, it is the only one in the duo with 5G connectivity. Further, it has a superior chipset: a Dimensity 920 by Mediatek built with a 6 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture composed of two Cortex A78 CPUs running at a max frequency of 2.5 GHz, six Cortex A55 CPUs running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G68 MC4 GPU. The SoC is paired with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage and the internal storage is expandable with a micro SD. You can get the same memory configuration with the Infinix Zero 20, but with an inferior chipset and without the 5G connectivity. The SoC is an Helio G99 by Mediatek built with a 6 nm production process and with an octa-core architecture including 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. The operating system installed is Android 12, customized by XOS 12 user interface.
Camera
The Infinix Zero Ultra is one of the most incredible camera phones released this year and it wins the camera comparison. It has a triple camera setup with the world’s first 200 MP main camera (supporting optical stabilization too), with a 13 MP ultrawide camera and a 2 MP macro lens. The Infinix Zero 20 has an inferior triple camera including a 108 MP main sensor, a 13 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro camera, but the selfie shooter is definitely better with its 60 MP resolution, OIS support, and front-facing LED flash.
Battery
The battery capacities of these two phones are the same: 4500 mAh. The energy consumption of their components does not differ too much, so they should provide similar battery life. What changes is the charging speed: the Infinix Zero Ultra wins because it supports 180W fast charging, it is the fastest technology out there if we exclude iQOO’s 200W fast charging.
Infinix Zero 20 vs Infinix Zero Ultra: Price
The starting price of the Infinix Zero 20 in the Asian market roughly translates into €275 or $275, while the Infinix Zero Ultra starts from $520 or €520 at the actual change. The Zero 20 has a better front camera, but overall, it is an inferior phone. The Ultra offers a better display, superior chipset, 5G connectivity, better rear cameras, and faster charging.
Last year, Valve launched the Steam Deck handheld console. The consoles were exclusively sold via the pre-reservation method up until now, but now the Steam Deck is finally available for direct purchase.
The company revealed in a blog post that it has been dealing with supply chain issues and component shortages, but thanks to Valve’s efforts, the ever-increasing reservation rate has been surpassed. Of course, the manufacturer reserves the right to return to taking reservations if demand is too high, citing “production, processing, and shipping bandwidth as still finite.”
The Steam Deck has a starting price of €419; however, this configuration only has 64 GB of eMMC storage. The 256GB SSD variant is priced at €549, while the top-end model, which has the “fastest storage,” anti-glare etched glass, an exclusive carrying case, and a virtual keyboard theme, has a price tag of €679. The most affordable option will be available for orders later this year, while users who purchase the latter two varieties will start receiving their consoles within 1-2 weeks.
Valve has also launched the Steam Deck Docking Station, which features three USB 3.1 ports, one HDMI 2.0 port, a DisplayPort 1.4, and a Gigabit Ethernet jack. It can be used to connect the Steam Deck to two external displays and multiple other Valve devices, and it can also charge the console simultaneously.
The WD BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD, a new addition to Western Digital’s WD BLACK gaming collection, is now available for shipping in India. The new SSD is tuned to provide unmatched gaming performance.
This is a PCIe Gen4 SSD with fast read rates of up to 7,300 MB/s. The WD BLACK SN770 NVMe SSD, which can read data at speeds of up to 5150 MB/s and store data for up to 2TB, was previously introduced in India. Downloads on the drive also have no chance of bottlenecking, as the SSD offers 6,300 MB/s sequential write speeds.
Thanks to reduced latency, predictive loading, and adaptive thermal management, gamers can look forward to a fantastic gaming experience with speedy load times and uncompromised thermal performance. The downloadable WD BLACK Dashboard includes a new Game Mode 2.0 and additional PC performance-enhancing tools. An optional heatsink (1TB and 2TB variants) is available to help maintain top performance, with RGB illumination to match the theme of your gaming setup. The heat sink models are officially licensed for PS5.
Price & availability
The WD BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD is available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB storage capacities, with prices starting at Rs. 13,119 for 1TB models and going up to Rs. 25,109 for 2TB models. It will be sold at Western Digital Stores, online stores like Amazon, resellers, system integrators, and other locations.
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