iPhone 12 vs iPhone 14 – Specs Comparison

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Sep 28, 2022

The iPhone 14 lineup recently went on sale across the globe, offering users the latest technology from Apple. While the Pro, Plus, and Max models get good upgrades, the iPhone 14 is quite similar to the previous generation model from the company. Still, the A15 bionic chip and the compact form factor, make it a compelling option if you don’t want to spend a lot of money getting a new iPhone this year. But if you are already using an iPhone model like the iPhone 12, does it make sense to shell out more money and upgrade to the new iPhone 14 model?

We try to answer that question in this iPhone 14 vs iPhone 12 comparison.

iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 14

	Apple iPhone 12	Apple iPhone 14
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm, 164 g	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm, 172 g
DISPLAY	6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED	6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532p (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED
PROCESSOR	Apple A14 Bionic hexa-core 3.1 GHz	Apple A15 Bionic hexa-core 3.22 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 512 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	iOS 14 (upgradable)	iOS 16
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.6 + f/2.4 Dual 12 MP + SL 3D f/2.2	Dual 12 + 12 MP scanner, f/1.5 + f/2.4 Dual 12 MP + SL 3D f/1.9
BATTERY	2815 mAh, fast charging 20W and Qi fast wireless charging 15W	Fast Charging 50% in 30 minutes and Qi wireless charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, optional dual SIM, optional eSIM, MagSafe, IP68 waterproof	5G, optional dual SIM, optional eSIM, MagSafe 15W, IP68 waterproof

Design

In terms of design, despite being two generations apart, the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 12 share a lot of similarities. Clearly, at least for the vanilla iPhone model, Apple is not trying hard to differentiate the new model from its predecessors.

For example, the basic design remains the same on both the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 12. The two phones share the same aluminum frame and glass front and back. In fact, on the front, the iPhone 14 features the same ugly display notch as the older generation models. Notably, the iPhone 14’s notch is slightly smaller than the one found on the iPhone 12.

Both phones have similar color options. The iPhone 12 came in Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, and Purple colors. The iPhone 14 doesn’t have the green option but adds Midnight and Starlight colors to the ones mentioned above.

Both phones are IP68 certified and come with ceramic glass on top of their displays.

Even their dimensions are very similar. The iPhone 14 comes with a 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8mm body, while the iPhone 12 features a 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm body. As you can see, apart from the slight increase in the thickness of the new model, the two models have the exact same length and width.

As for their weights, the iPhone 14 is slightly heavier at 172 grams as compared to the 164 grams of the iPhone 12.

Display

Over the past few years, the vanilla iPhone models haven’t got any significant upgrades. So the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 12 have the same Super Retina XDR OLED panel with a diagonal of 6.1 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1170 x 2532 pixels, HDR10 certification, and Dolby Vision support. Even in the refresh rate department, both phones feature a 60Hz panel, unlike the Pro models which feature ProMotion displays with a smoother refresh rate. However, the iPhone 14 gets a brighter display panel at 800 nits as compared to the iPhone 12’s 625 nits.

Also, the two phones support 3D facial recognition, thanks to the large notch on the front of the screen.

Specs & Software

Under the hood, the Apple iPhone 14 comes with last year’s Apple A15 Bionic chipset built with a 5 nm production process and with a Hexa-core architecture composed of two Avalanche CPUs running at a max frequency of 3.23 GHz, four Blizzard CPUs running at 1.82 GHz, and a 5-core Apple proprietary GPU. It also features 6 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage.

As you might have noticed, the A15 Bionic is last year’s chipset (from the iPhone 13 Pro) and the iPhone 14 model does not get the latest generation A16 chip, unlike the Pro models of this year. This also means that there isn’t going to be a significant difference in performance when compared to the iPhone 12. There’s only a single generational difference between the chip inside the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 14.

In terms of RAM and storage, the iPhone 12 lags behind, with the base variant, starting at just 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

Camera

Don’t be deceived by the similar 12MP dual camera setups of the two models. The iPhone 14 has a better set of cameras in almost every department. The iPhone 14 features a 12 MP main camera with sensor-shift OIS, and a 12 MP ultrawide secondary camera. There’s a 12 MP selfie camera supporting 4K video recording.

However, the major differences lie in the details. For example, the new iPhone 14 comes with a larger aperture of f/1.5 vs f/1.6 on the iPhone 12. You also get larger 1.9µm pixels on the newer model vs the 1.4µm found on the older iPhone. The new model also comes with a new Photonic Engine that utilizes Deep Fusion technology to offer better low-light photos than the older generation models.

Even the selfie camera gets an upgrade with autofocus support and an f/1.9 wider aperture, offering better low-light selfie images.

So the camera is significantly better on the iPhone 14 when compared to the iPhone 12.

Battery

The iPhone 14 is said to feature a 3279 mAh battery on board. This is a definite upgrade as compared to the tiny 2,815mAh battery found on the older iPhone 12 model. The charging speed has also been upgraded, with the new model featuring 25W charging as compared to the 20W found on the iPhone 12.

Faster charging speeds, a larger battery, and a more efficient chip should translate to better battery life on the new iPhone 14 model.

Price

The iPhone 14 starts from $999 or €999, but the iPhone 12 was launched a couple of years back at just $799 / £799.

WHERE TO BUY

Buy iPhone 14 @AmazonIN @Walmart @AmazonUK

Buy iPhone 12 @AmazonIN or @AmazonUS @AmazonUK

Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 14: PRO and CONS

iPhone 12

PRO

More affordable
Good Performance

CONS

Inferior cameras
Disappointing Battery Life

iPhone 14

PRO

Better performance
Great cameras
Better Battery

CONS

Higher price

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Vivo recently launched the Y32t and Y52t mid-range smartphones in China. Now the firm has unveiled yet another smartphone with “t” branding. Vivo Y73t has quietly debuted in the Chinese market as the brand’s latest offering. The highlight of the phone is the particularly large 6000mAh battery, which we rarely see nowadays. Let’s have a closer look at the price, specifications, and features of the newly launched Vivo Y73t.

Vivo Y73t Specifications and Features

The Vivo Y73t features a 6.58-inch LCD screen that offers an HD+ resolution of 2408×1080 pixels and has a screen ratio of 90.62%. The device also supports a standard 60Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the Y73t is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chip, which is fabbed on a 7nm process and has 2 cores running at 2.2GHz and 6 cores at 2.0GHz.

The chipset is paired with 8/12 GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128/256 GB of internal storage. The handset also sports a microSD card slot for storage expansion of up to 1 TB.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Vivo smartphone comes with a dual-rear camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel main camera accompanied by a 2-megapixel macro sensor. While on the front, it has an 8-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls.

As mentioned, the Vivo Y73t packs a massive 6,000mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging. On the software front, the phone runs Android 12 OS with OriginOS on top. It uses a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and sports a sweet 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone is 9.17mm thick and weighs about 201 g.

Vivo Y73t Price

Vivo Y73t price in China is set at 1,399 Yuan (roughly $194/Rs. 15,827) for the base 8GB RAM+128GB storage variant, while the 8GB RAM+256GB storage model costs 1,599 Yuan (roughly $221/Rs. 18,000). The device is also offered in a 12GB RAM+256GB storage variant which costs 1799 yuan (roughly $248/Rs. 20,340). It will be available in Fog Blue, Autumn, and Mirror Black colors.

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A new version of the Fiido X electric bike with upgraded features and important additions has been announced. The Fiido X (2022) e-bike comes with improved security features, a new zero-power mode (PAS-0), and a new handlebar with an upgraded display. The new flagship e-bike will join a growing collection of impressive e-bikes.

Fiido is a pioneering brand for crowdfunding campaigns for e-bikes and it raised about $1.5 million via Kickstarter for the first-gen Fiido X last year. The Fiido X (2022) comes with a minimalist design like its predecessor. It has a magnesium-alloy, torque-sensor-enabled frame but with several important and visible improvements. It retains the 417.6 Wh battery of the 2021 model and uses a Seatpost integrated design for the battery.

The new e-bike uses Fildo’s keypad-based security architecture with improvements from its predecessor. Improvements have also been made to the saddle, handlebars, and folding mechanism for better riding experience and versatility. The Fiido X (2022) will come with a better trip computer that displays an odometer and can switch between mph and km/h speed configurations.

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Sep 28, 2022

Infinix Zero 20 and Note 12 (2023) have launched in the global markets. The former is a new offering whereas the latter is a refreshed version of the Note 12 that debuted earlier this year. Read on to know what both devices offer out of the box.

Starting with the Infinix Zero 20, it features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display bearing an FHD resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and has a rectangular camera module. It features a triple rear camera setup comprising a 108MP main sensor, 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP third unit. There is a 60MP front-facing selfie snapper.

Under the hood, the Infinix Zero 20 is equipped with an Helio G99 SoC. It is coupled with 8GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage. The device is backed by a 4,500mAh battery unit with support for 45W fast charging.

Coming to the Infinix Note 12 (2023), the device is a face-lifted variant of the Note 12 Pro 4G that debuted last month. The only difference between the two devices is that the latest offering has a stripped-down camera from 108MP to 50MP. Other core specifications remain the same including a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, Helio G99 SoC, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, 5,000mAh battery and 33W fast charging.

The Infinix Zero 20 is priced at EUR 460 and can be availed in Gold and Grey colours. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs EUR 218 and is offered in Grey, White, and Blue colours. Both smartphones are available for purchase.

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Since its launch, the Apple iPhone 14 series has made the news for various bugs and other issues. Now, the latest ones talk about a bug that makes the 2022 iPhone restart when charging and even have problems with network connectivity as well. So let’s have a look.

In a previous report, we had covered information regarding the iPhone 14 Pro series models facing issues with some basic system applications like iMessage. Now, it appears that the iPhone 14 Pro series users are also facing more issues with a number of other functions as well. This includes problems with the Dynamic Island feature and even the satellite phone functionality. Apart from this, the iPhone 14 Pro also has an issue with its Verizon users, who are reporting very weak 5G signals and other network coverage issues.

Both of these are notable features that the Cupertino based giant had marketed heavily during the iPhone 14 series announcement. But the bugs don’t just stop there, the new flagship Apple phones also has another major issue that affects its charging. The iPhone 14 Pro models will restart while charging through both the MagSafe wireless charging and the lightning cable as well.

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The iPhone 14 lineup was released this month with the Pro model emerging as the second-most popular model in the 2022 lineup. There are speculations that the iPhone 14 Pro’s wireless charging capability is hampered by the phone’s thick camera housing. Multiple complaints have been made by users in several forums to highlight the problem. They claim that there is a lack of compatibility between wireless chargers and the iPhone 14 Pro with the camera bump preventing some devices from charging the smartphone.

The large camera bump of the iPhone 14 Pro is a distinguishing external feature from its predecessors. The cameras come with greater power but users have reported uncontrollable shaking while using third-party apps. The bumpy camera setup could also be causing compatibility issues with wireless chargers.

An aggregation of user reports from multiple platforms on the issue has been made by Piunikaweb. It is difficult for most magnetic chargers to disengage the chassis and hold the phone in place for charging. There are no specifics on the brands of wireless chargers that are affected in this category. It is also important to note that no similar complaints for the iPhone 14 Pro Max or the iPhone 14 have been reported yet.

Help – is it me? Or is anyone else having trouble using the #iPhone 14 Pro on a standard Qi wireless charger? I don’t know if the camera bump is getting in the way or what, but it’s just not wanting to charge
FYI – Anker Wireless charger is plugged in and working pic.twitter.com/2UW6NwYkrh

— Diamond Kloud (@DiamondKloud) September 22, 2022

The iPhone 14 Pro is a couple of weeks old and the number of users reporting this issue will likely rise in the coming weeks as new buyers get the model. Apple may also need to douse the fears by providing an explanation and possible solutions to the problem. There are also no indications of the demographics of the complaint whether they are emanating from a particular region or diverse regions.

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Google Pixel 7 series is set to launch at the ‘Made by Google’ event on October 6th. The search giant had already revealed the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro at its annual I/O Developer conference earlier this year. The upcoming offerings have been subject to a lot of leaks and rumours leaving almost nothing to the imagination except the smartphone’s front fascia. Now publication 91Mobiles in collaboration with reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal has shared high-quality renders of the Pixel 7 series.

Bringing you some renders of the upcoming Pixel 7 & Pixel 7 Pro for a clear look at the front of these devices… 😍

They do look nice and I'm particularly excited for the 🇮🇳 India launch. #Pixel7 #Pixel7Pro

Please link & credit: https://t.co/FTusHmvZYi pic.twitter.com/Fk7BACnJVW

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) September 28, 2022

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The most notable change on the Pixel 7 series is the design of the back panel and camera module. The next-generation flagship offerings from Google will ditch the dual-tone design found on previous generation Pixel phones. Compared to the Pixel 6 series, their successors are confirmed to come with an aluminium horizontal bridge on the back panel housing dual cameras in a pill-shaped cutout and a third lens paired with LED flash outside. The camera visor protrudes above the flat back panel.

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Sep 28, 2022

iQOO is working on its next-generation flagship smartphones, which will likely be called the iQOO 11 series. So far, rumors have hinted at some key specs and features expected to come with the device.

Now, Weibo tipster DCS (spotted by TechGoing) has revealed some more details of what the iQOO 11 has in store for us. The iQOO 11 will, according to the leaker, have an E6 AMOLED display with 2K resolution. The dimensions of the screen or the refresh rate were not mentioned. Like its predecessor, the iQOO 10, it is likely to feature a 120Hz refresh rate.

The tipster also mentioned that the iQOO 11 will have a flat display. This could mean that the company is reserving the curved edge E6 AMOLED panel for the iQOO 11 Pro. A recent leak has also revealed that the display will have a 144Hz refresh rate. Lastly, the tipster states that the device will come with up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.

Previous reports have mentioned that the iQOO 11 will have the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. For optics, the device is rumored to be equipped with a Sony IMX8-series camera sensor. It could be a custom IMX866 sensor.

The most interesting part about the upcoming device is that it could feature the Vivo V2 image signal processor. For those unaware, the V series ISP is what Vivo provides in its flagship smartphones like the Vivo X80 series. With the integration of this chip, the device is expected to get a boost in imaging quality.

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After the pandemic, the world had seemingly moved to the digital platform for various fields ranging from profession to education. This led to the rise of popular platforms like Zoom for virtual meetings and classes. Now, it seems that WhatsApp wants to offer a similar function of its own through Call Links.

Earlier this week, Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the new feature on Facebook. He stated that the popular chat messaging app will be testing the encrypted video call feature, which will support up to 32 people. With Call Links, the feature will bring both audio and video call support on the platform. Similar to Zoom and Google Meet, one can simply create a call link by going to the ‘Calls’ tab on WhatsApp and selecting the option to ‘Create call link’.

After this, users will get a link that they can share with others. Anyone else simply clicking on this link will be directly added to the call. As of right now, calls on WhatsApp only support eight people at a time. So, its not quite popular for larger business meetings or education purposes. Although, this update might make it an attractive offering in the market. The messaging application is already one of the biggest chat platform in the world, so it easily has the potential to take a notable market share away from both Google and Zoom.

This could hold especially true in certain regions like India, where WhatsApp has a dominating spot when compared to other social media platforms. If the user experience and and functionality is comparable to Meets or Zoom, then we can expect a number of people to make the shift as having a single app for multiple purposes is better than cluttering your phone with multiple applications.

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Sep 28, 2022

Intel has just announced the 13th Generation of its Intel Core processors. But, these new desktop CPUs weren’t the only thing officially announced, as the company has also revealed the Unison app for Windows that brings in some great functionalities.

The Unison application arrives a year after the chipmaking giant had acquired an Israeli company called Screenovate. Thanks to this acquisition, Team Blue has launched a smartphone integration tool that would aim to improve the cross platform integration on the Windows platform. It would allow for VPN, firewall, and IT support as well. With Unison, Intel will be able to allow for wireless connections through WiFi, Bluetooth, and even cellular networks with power efficiency in mind.

Users will now be able to make it quicker to push file transfers for data for photos or videos and much more. Although, there is still no official data transfer speeds revealed by the company. As of right now, only a few HP 12th generation Evo PCs will support Unison at the moment, while the 13th generation PCs will be rolled out sometime next year. But, Intel may plan on launching support for other Intel hardware before the 13th generation is made available in the Indian market.

If its not already clear, this feature is quite similar to the functionality that Apple Mac users have had for years now. In other words, it can be something that improves interconnectivity between your smartphone and PC outside of the Apple ecosystem. One can expect the basic functions like call, text, and file sharing, as well as reworked network connections. While its not as seamless as the Mac and iOS since its an application outside of Microsoft’s Windows, but it is still better than the Microsoft Phone Links app right now.

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Oppo launched the Oppo A16K last year in November. The brand is now planning to launch the Oppo A17K. The device has already emerged on IMDA, TKDN, and BIS websites, and now the full spec sheet of the A17K has surfaced online.

Popular tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed the entire spec sheet of the Oppo A17K along with its pricing and color options. According to Sharma, the device will be priced at around Rs 10,000 in India. The tipster states that the device will come in two color options – Gold and Black.

Talking about the specs, the Oppo A17K will feature a 6.56-inch display with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch. It will have a thickness of 8.29mm.

Under the hood, the A17K will house a MediaTek Helio G35 chipset complemented by 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The device will allow for virtual RAM expansion of up to 4GB. The device will feature an 8MP primary camera and a 5MP rear camera for optics. On the software front, the device will use Android 12-based ColorOS 12.

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Redmi Note 11T Pro Now Comes With 512GB Storage

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Sep 28, 2022

The Redmi Note 11T Pro launched in China in May alongside the Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus. The smartphone made its way to global markets as Poco X4 GT and Redmi K50i a few weeks later.

Now, four months after its initial debut, the handset gets a new memory configuration in the brand’s home country. Let’s check out the details.

The Redmi Note 11T Pro now comes in a new 8GB + 512GB variant in China. This version of the phone is priced at ¥2,099 ($290) in the region. Previously, this memory model was limited to the Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus.

The new variant only differs in terms of storage. Hence, it has the exact same specs as other memory configurations.

The device arrives with a 6.6-inch 144Hz FHD+ Dolby Vision-supported display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC, 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera system, 16MP selfie camera, Dolby Atmos-certified dual stereo speakers, x-axis linear vibration motor, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,080mAh battery, and 67W fast wired charging support.

Since the 512GB variant is not so common outside mainland China, we don’t think Xiaomi will introduce this version of Redmi K50i and Poco X4 GT in international markets.

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Apple iPhone 14 series demand is lower than brand’s expectations: Report

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Sep 28, 2022

Apple had recently announced its highly anticipated iPhone 14 series. However, it seems that the latest generation of the company’s smartphones are not meeting demand expectations in the global market.

The news arrives from a Bloomberg report, which states that the Cupertino based giant’s 2022 iPhone lineup is failing to meet projected demands. As per the report, the brand has told its suppliers to lower production of the iPhone 14 series by up to 6 million units due to lack of demand. This is by no means a small figure, and implies that the latest iPhones are not performing as well as they were expected to in the market right now.

This is also quite interesting considering that Apple was seeing lengthy wait times for its higher end iPhone 14 Pro series models. At one point, pre order periods and the lead time to delivery for the iPhone 14 Pro Max was 36.5 days. This marked the highest lead time for an Apple product in six years. Furthermore, the Pro models were significantly more popular in terms of pre orders when compared to the base iPhone 14 and the larger iPhone 14 Plus variant.

According to sources close to the matter, the brand’s new target is to make 90 million iPhones in the second half of this year. This figure is around the same as the the number of phones produced last year as well. Apple is still in touch with its suppliers for the move to cut production, although, this might lead to some issues in the company’s supply chain. But, this might be based on the revenue brought in by the new iPhones.

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Sep 28, 2022

Moto G72’s launch date in India has been announced. It is confirmed to debut in the country on October 3rd. E-commerce platform Flipkart has put up a dedicated microsite of the upcoming offering revealing its key specifications. The Moto G72 will arrive as the successor to the Moto G71 that was announced in India earlier this year. Read on to know the key features of the upcoming smartphone that we know so far.

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The Moto G72 is confirmed to come with a centre-aligned punch-hole pOLED display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate. It will come with 1,300 nits brightness, 10-bit colour, DCI-P3 colour gamut, and HDR10 support. The device will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner and it is IP52-rated water-repellent.

The Moto G72 sports a squarish camera module on the back panel. It houses a 108MP main sensor, an ultra-wide lens that also doubles up as a depth unit, and a dedicated macro shooter. On the audio front, the upcoming offering is teased to be equipped with dual speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos.

Under the hood, the Moto G72 is confirmed to be powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 processor based on a 6nm process. It will pack 6GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB onboard storage. The device will ship with stock Android 12 OS out of the box and it will come with Lenovo’s business-grade ThinkShield security. The upcoming offering is also confirmed to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 33W fast charging.

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 28, 2022

Xiaomi is expected to release the first tablet under the Redmi brand very soon. This product will likely go official at the company’s October 4 launch event.

Ahead of that, the tablet has leaked multiple times revealing almost everything about it. Today, it has been spotted on Bluetooth SIG as well.

The upcoming Redmi Pad with model number 22081283G (Global variant) has been certified by Bluetooth SIG. As per the listing, the tablet will come with Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.

Most importantly, the listing discloses that the product will boot MIUI 13+. This is the first time we are hearing about such software.

For the unaware, the entire Xiaomi Pad 5 lineup runs MIUI Pad. The version is currently MIUI 13 based on Android 12.

On the other hand, Xiaomi offers a feature called MIUI+ in China, which is similar to Oppo’s PC Connect. Hence, we are not sure what MIUI 13+ means for the Redmi Pad.

According to leaks, the Redmi Pad will come with a 10.61-inch WUXGA+ (2000 x 1200 pixels) display (LCD) offering up to a 90Hz refresh rate, 400 nits peak brightness, 1500:1 contrast ratio, and 10-bit color depth. It will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.

The device will sport an 8MP rear camera with autofocus and another 8MP front-facing camera with a 105° FOV (field of view). Despite measuring 7mm in thickness, the tablet will house Dolby Atmos-certified quad speakers and an 8,000mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast wired charging.

The product will weigh 445g and will be available in three colors, such as Graphite Gray, Moonlight Silver, and Mint Green. It is expected to start at around €250 in Europe.

Honor Magic 5 series to feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, launch timeline revealed

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Sean

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Sep 28, 2022

Just yesterday, we had covered a report regarding the Honor Magic 5 series of smartphones that revealed some key details regarding the flagship smartphones’ display. And now, another leak has revealed other specifications regarding the upcoming high end devices and even their possible launch timeline.

The latest news arrives from a tipster @厂长是关同学 who shared the information on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website). Based on our previous report, the Chinese smartphone maker’s Magic 5 and Magic 5 Pro will feature a 6.78 inch and 6.81 inch curved AMOLED display panel respectively, which will support PWM dimming and LTPO technology.

The resolution on the higher end Pro variant is rumored to be a 2K resolution with support for 120Hz high refresh rate. Now, the latest leak reveals that the latest Magic 5 series of smartphones will feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. This isn’t surprising considering the upcoming devices are the brand’s premium flagship models. For those unaware, the chipset is manufactured on TSMC’s 4nm process that has the SM8550 model number.

The leak further adds that the Magic 5 series will also arrive with significant improvements in terms of camera, with better image quality and even stability as well. Notably, another major reveal is the launch time frame for the Magic 5 series. The flagship Magic 5 series will apparently launch sometime between the months of March and April of next year. This is still just a leak and has not been officially confirmed by the company yet so take this report with a grain of salt for now.

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Sean

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Sep 28, 2022

The iQOO Neo lineup is a popular series of affordable high end smartphones. The company had launched the Neo 6 earlier this year, and now the key specifications of its successor, the Neo 7, has been revealed. So let’s have a look.

The latest specifications leak arrives from a known tipster Digital Chat Station, with the new information revealing details regarding the internal hardware and even its camera module. The Chinese smartphone maker’s Neo 7 model was recently spotted in the 3C certification website, carrying the model number V2231A. This listing revealed that the smartphone will arrive with support for 120W fast charging, which is an upgrade over the 80W fast charging on the previous generation Neo 6 model.

Now, according to the Weibo tipster, the upcoming iQOO Neo 7 5G will be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC under the hood. Meanwhile, the front is believed to sport an AMOLED display that will have a Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz high refresh rate. This panel will likely be a 6.78 inch size screen. Furthermore, the tipster also claimed that there will also be an upgrade in the camera department for the Neo 7. It will feature a new 50 megapixel primary camera on the rear.

This camera is reportedly a Sony IMX766V image sensor, which can also be found in the Chinese variant of the iQOO 8 Pro. The primary sensor might be accompanied with the 13 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 12 megapixel portrait telephoto shooter. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report so take this report with a pinch of salt for now and stick around for more updates.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 CAD renders emerge revealing new camera design

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Sudhanshu

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Sep 28, 2022

Yesterday, we got our first look at the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus via CAD renders. Now, a new report has emerged that reveals the design of the vanilla Galaxy S23.

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S23 series of smartphones in January or February of 2023. We are still a few months away from launch. However, popular tipster OnLeaks has revealed the CAD renders of the Galaxy S23 in collaboration with Digit.

Samsung Galaxy S23 renders

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Earlier reports have stated that the Galaxy S23 will not have any significant changes from the S22. However, according to these renders, the camera array will get a new look on the upcoming device. It will ditch the camera island approach in favor of the S22 Ultra-inspired individually protruding lenses for each camera. The renders also reveal that the display will have slightly thicker bezels going around it.

OnLeaks has claimed that the phone will be slightly bigger – roughly 146.3 x 70.8 x 7.6 mm in size – compared to the Samsung Galaxy S22. The screen size will remain 6.1-inches diagonally, and the panel will most likely offer a 120Hz refresh rate.

Samsung Galaxy S23 specs (rumored)

So far, rumors surrounding the Galaxy S23 suggest that the device will debut with the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The display specs will mostly remain the same as last generation and the battery is said to see a 5 percent increase in capacity. Finer details about the specs are not available at the moment. So, stay tuned for more.

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Intel 13th Generation Raptor Lake processors announced; shipping starts from October 20

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Jeet

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Sep 28, 2022

Intel recently launched the new 12th generation Intel Core processors that offer a combination of performance cores and efficiency cores. Now, the company has announced the new 13th-generation Raptor Lake processors.

The announcement of the new 13th generation processors from Intel comes at a time when its rival AMD has launched the new Ryzen 7000 processors for desktop devices.

The new chips are built on an upgraded version of the Intel 7 process (which is a 10nm design), featuring a third-generation SuperFin transistor and x86 performance hybrid architecture. It includes Performance cores (P-cores) and Efficient cores (E-cores) that split workloads using Intel’s Thread Director.

The top-end chipset in the new lineup is the Intel Core i9-13900K which packs 24 cores, offering eight performance cores and 16 efficiency cores. It is also said to be able to reach up to 5.8GHz Max Turbo frequency. The company also claims that it is 15 percent faster than its predecessor in single-threaded tasks and 41 percent better in multi-threaded work.

On the other hand, the Intel Core i5-13600K comes with 14 cores which is a combination of six performance cores and eight efficiency cores along with 20 threads. The Intel Core i7-13700K has 16 cores, which include eight performance cores and eight efficiency cores, and comes with 24 threads.

The L3 cache and L2 cache on the chips have been increased. Further, there’s also support for PCIe Gen 5.0 with up to 16 lanes off the processor along with DDR5-5600 and DDR5-5200 support. It is also compatible with DDR4 memory for the motherboard makers that still want to offer DDR4. All Core i5, i7, and i9 chips have a base power of 125 watts, but the Core i7 and Core i9 will both need 253 watts for their max turbo power.

Although Intel had warned about price increases for the flagship chips earlier this year, that is not the case as the pricing of the 13th generation chips are pretty much similar to the pricing of 12th gen processors.

The Intel Core i9-13900K is priced at $589, the same price as the last year’s 12900K chip. On the other hand, the Intel Core i5-13600K is priced at $319, which is a slight increase from the 12th gen’s price of $289. The Intel Core i7-13700K has a price tag of $409. The company says that the new 13th generation chips will start shipping from 20th October along with Z790 motherboards.

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Motorola Moto G72 India Launch Date Tipped Along With Key Features

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 28, 2022

Motorola just launched a bunch of smartphones globally. Despite that, the company has no plans to stop debuting new handsets. According to the latest information, the firm will be announcing yet another phone next week.

Motorola Moto G72 | Source: @OnLeaks via PriceBaba

As per tech influencer Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings), Motorola will launch the Moto G72 on October 3. The smartphone will make its global debut in India.

He says that the device will sport a 10-bit pOLED display offering up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen will also house a fingerprint sensor underneath it.

Further, the handset will arrive with a 108MP primary camera. Lastly, it will also feature dual stereo speakers.

Since the renders of the Moto G72 had already leaked, we know how the phone will look. The device’s rear will be somewhat similar to that of the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion, which goes by the name of Moto S30 Pro in China.

The smartphone will be available in three colors, such as blue, silver, and black. It is said to come with an 8MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP depth sensor, 16MP selfie camera, 3.5mm headphone jack, Android 12, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast-wired charging support.

Unfortunately, the chipset powering the Moto G72 is still a mystery. We are looking forward to learning more about this handset in the coming days.