The Google Pixel 7 series launch is just around the corner. However, prior to the official announcement, there have already been a number of rumors and leaks regarding the two new flagship phones. Now, the company has officially revealed the colors of the Pixel 7 Pro in pretty odd manner.
The Search Engine giant took to its official Twitter handle for Japan and shared a tweet. However, this tweet wasn’t a simple announcement post. Rather, the Google Japan Twitter handle shared a link to its website that showed four different colorways that linked to different kinds of potato chip flavors. Looking at these colors, there is an Hazel Onion color for the off green color, Salty Lemon for the lime green option, Obsidian Pepper for the black variant, and Snow Cheese for the white version.
To put things simply, the brand basically revealed the color options for the Pixel 7 Pro in a very unique manner that included potato chips of all things. Notably, Google’s images have also revealed that the base Pixel 7 model will launch in Black and Lime Green option, so it appears that the off green and white color variants might b exclusive to the higher end Pro variant.
Although, this is still not confirmed and these colors may not be locked to just a single model. Furthermore, the tweet while weird isn’t exactly something that Google has pulled for the first time. It has used actual foods to advertise its smartphones before, with the Pixel 4 devices in fun cereal box style packages.
Last week, Redmi released its latest budget smartphone in the Indian market, the Redmi A1. The phone, part of a new series from the brand, focus on bringing good value for money in the INR sub-7000 market, targeting the likes of the Redmi 9A Sport and the Realme C30. We’ve already compared the Redmi A1 with the 9A Sport in a previous comparison, so today, let’s take a closer look at how the model fares against the brand rival, the Realme C30. Unlike the 9A Sport, the Realme C30 is a newer device launched back in June 2022. So, it’s better suited to be a competitor to the Redmi A1 which was also announced very recently.
As we have mentioned in our previous comparisons, designs on cheaper phones have come a long way from being boring and monotonous to looking a lot more premium and unique. The same applies to the two models we have for comparison today, the Redmi A1 and the realme C30. But the two phones adopt different approaches in their designs.
The Redmi A1 comes with a more toned-down look featuring fresh colors and rounded corners, giving it a simple but premium look. It does not look cheap and the light green and blue color options, in particular, feel pretty good.
On the other hand, the realme C30 features a more unique design, featuring a striped pattern that goes along its entire height on the back. Clearly, you’ll be able to distinguish the C30 immediately and with two color options of Lake Blue and Bamboo Green, you get a design that stands out in its price segment.
As for the dimensions, the Redmi A1 is slightly bigger than the Realme C30, despite having similarly sized screens. The Redmi A1 measures 164.9 x 76.5 x 9.1mm while the Realme C30 measures 164.1 x 75.6 x 8.5mm. As you can see, the C30 is both thinner and narrower than the Redmi model. Moreover, the C30 is also lighter at 182 grams instead of the 192 grams on the Redmi model.
Both designs are pretty good for a $100 smartphone. But end of the day, it’ll be your personal choice on what design you prefer, so we leave it up to you to decide which is a better pick in this department.
DISPLAY
Given that these are $100 smartphones, their specs and displays are going to be very similar. The Redmi A1 comes with a 6.52-inch IPS LCD panel with 400 nits brightness and an 81.4% screen-to-body ratio. On the other hand, the Realme C30 also features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with 400 nits brightness and an 82% screen-to-body ratio. Both of them have HD+ displays featuring 1600 x 720-pixel resolutions.
Clearly, the two phones are tied in the display department.
SPECS
The two phones come with entry-level chips that are standard in the budget segment. The Redmi A1 features the MediaTek Helio A22 chipset with quad-core architecture clocked at 2.0GHz. On the other hand, the Realme C30 comes with an octa-core Unisoc Tiger T612 chip clocked at 1.8GHz. While the octa-core design should give the Realme model slightly more power, don’t expect any significant difference in their real-life performances.
Both phones will struggle with any kind of intensive gaming, so better not to get them for gaming purposes. One advantage of the Realme C30 is that it gives you a higher-end storage option if you are willing to shell out more. While the Redmi A1 maxes out at 2GB RAM and 32GB of storage, the Realme C30 can go up to 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage. However, if you are planning to shell out more for the higher storage variant, make sure to check out other options in the price range with better specs.
Both the phones rely on Google’s Android GO Edition, given their entry-level hardware. The Redmi A1 comes with the Android 12 Go edition without MIUI while the Realme C30 features the older Android 11 Go edition.
CAMERAS
Cameras are never the strong point of entry-level smartphones and the same is the case with the two smartphones we are comparing today. The Redmi A1 comes with a dual camera setup, a primary 8MP shooter, and a 0.3MP secondary shooter. The setup is supported by dual LED flash. You can imagine that the secondary camera won’t be of much use but the primary shooter should be able to capture decent samples in daylight.
The Realme C30 brings a single camera setup of 8MP and a single LED flash.
On the front, both phones have a basic 5MP camera for selfies and video calls.
CONNECTIVITY
The two phones feature Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 5.0 with LE support. Unfortunately, they both still come with microUSB 2.0 slots. Also, given their entry-level profile, both phones do not feature a fingerprint sensor.
BATTERY
Both phones feature a 5000mAh battery on board, with a 10W charger in the box.
Both phones are pretty much tied up in most departments. The Realme C30 will have a slight advantage in terms of sheer processing power, thanks to its octa-core chip, but it also features an older version of Android Go Edition. On the other hand, the Redmi A1 comes with the latest Android 12 Go edition without MIUI’s bloatware on top.
But the real distinguishing factor between the two devices will be the design. So it really boils down to whether you like Redmi or Realme’s design better and whether you want slightly faster processing power but is fine with an older version of Android Go.
With the launch of the highly anticipated FIFA 23 being just around the corner, Sony is reportedly gearing up to launch its new PlayStation 5 Bundle that will include the new video game.
This would be in line with the company’s usual strategy of making a FIFA bundle following the launch of the latest annual FIFA video game release. However, a notable inclusion in the upcoming iteration of this bundle will include not only the PS5 (in both Digital and Optical version) and FIFA 23, but also an additional DualSense controller as well. For those unaware, the Japanese tech giant usually launches its PS5 with just one controller.
But the new bundle will feature two controllers out of the box. This also makes a lot of sense considering FIFA is also a co-op title and is often enjoyed with friends on the same game console. As of right now, the exact pricing for the Sony PlayStation 5 FIFA 23 bundle is still unclear. Furthermore, its availability details is also at large and it is unknown if the brand will be launching the bundle in markets like India.
Based on the report, the new FIFA 23 bundle for the PS5 will likely launch sometime around the launch of the game itself, which is set to release on 30th September 2022. The PlayStation 5 is already available in multiple bundles at the moment, including the PS5 Horizon Forbidden West and the Gran Turismo 7 bundles.
Flipkart has announced that the brand will be hosting its Big Billion Days sale from September 23 to September 30. The e-commerce platform has already shared some exciting upcoming offers, like the massive discounts on the Google Pixel 6a and the POCO F4.
Now, discount offers for Apple iPhones have also been revealed. Flipkart has revealed that the iPhone 13 base model, which is currently priced at Rs 69,900, will go for as low as Rs 49,990 on the Big Billion Days sale. For the price, users will get 128GB of internal storage.
It features a 6.1-inch 60Hz OLED display with a wide notch for the 12MP front camera and Face ID sensors. It runs on an A15 Bionic chip with a 4-core GPU. The device also features a 12MP dual-camera setup on the back.
The iPhone 14, which costs Rs 79,900, offers the same display and the same A15 Bionic chip. The only real difference between the two devices is that the iPhone 14 has an extra GPU core, a slightly bigger battery, and a slightly larger camera sensor with an Auto Focus feature for the front lens. Considering this, the iPhone 13 at Rs. 49,999 is an awesome offer and you won’t be missing out on much from the latest gen.
Other than that, the iPhone 12 mini will also be available at a discounted price of under 40,000. Currently, the iPhone 12 mini is available for a price of around Rs 55,000.
Acer is one of the many companies that tried selling smartphones but did not succeed. The company had exited the market about half a decade ago. Hence, it is surprising to learn that a new Acer-branded phone is available for purchase in Mexico.
Acer Sospiro A60
According to PlayfulDroid, a new Acer smartphone dubbed Sospiro A60 is up for sale in Mexico. It is being sold by carrier Telcel for MXN 1,599 ($80). The device looks like an ODM product.
The handset comes in a single black color option with green accents. It sure is a head-turner with this color combination. But unfortunately, the specs are entry-level, which is fine for the asking price.
The phone sports a 6-inch display (LCD) with a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels (HD+) and an 18:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by a Unisoc SC7731E chipset paired with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. It boots Android 11 Go Edition.
There’s an 8MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) dual-camera system on the rear and another 8MP front-facing camera. LED flashlights are present on both sides.
Other features include a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, a MicroSD card slot (up to 64GB), a 3.5mm headphone jack, a MicroUSB port, single-band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, and a 3,000mAh battery.
Last but not least, the Acer Sospiro A60 measures 162 x 77 x 9.3mm in dimensions and weighs 195g.
Xiaomi launches a new accessory for Apple iPhones in China. The product is a wireless power bank as well as a wireless charger. It is officially called Xiaomi Magnetic Wireless Power Bank and it costs only ¥199 ($29).
The latest Xiaomi accessory is designed for iPhone 13 and iPhone 12. The iPhone 14 also has near-identical dimensions to its predecessors. We do not know why the accessory is not compatible with the 2022 iPhone.
It should ideally work, however, we cannot tell for sure as Xiaomi doesn’t mention the support anywhere on its website. The product has no shipping date yet. Hence, we will have to wait for buyers to use it with iPhone 14.
Talking about features, as mentioned earlier, the accessory is both a magnetic wireless power bank and a wireless charger. The power bank and the charger are modular. Therefore, they can come apart. Customers need to buy a USB Type-C adapter separately.
The airline-safe power bank has a 5,000mAh capacity. It can magnetically attach to iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 to charge automatically without pressing the included button.
It sports a USB Type-C port for both 20W input and 12W output. There’s also a pogo pin, which is required for the connection between the wireless charging stand. The latter has an attached USB Type-C, which needs to be plugged into an adapter for charging.
The product only comes in a single white color option. Like most Xiaomi accessories, it will likely remain exclusive to China.
Back in May 2022, Sony launched the WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones in the global market. Indian customers have been patiently waiting for the headphones to arrive in the country, and it appears the wait is finally about to end.
Sony has teased the WH-1000XM5 headphones on its Indian website, and a similar teaser also went live on Amazon India. Considering that the Great Indian festival sale is coming up, Sony could launch these headphones on September 23rd in India.
Sony WH-1000XM5 specs & features
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is claimed to have the best noise-canceling capability in the market. The headphones achieve this using eight microphones that help to dramatically reduce noise, mainly on the medium and high-frequency bands.
The XM5 also claims to have the highest quality audio in the industry. It features a distinct design compared to the XM4, and this time around, the company states that it has focused a lot more on comfort. The earcups can rotate sideways, but can’t be folded inwards like the last gen.
They come with large 30mm dynamic drivers and use Bluetooth 5.2 wireless connectivity. Sound profiles like SBC, AAC, and LDAC audio formats, and A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, and HSP are all supported. There is also AI-based DSEE Extreme technology included in the earphones that restores quality and clarity to lossy compressed formats.
The XM5 has a battery life of up to 30 hours for music playback with ANC on and up to 40 hours without ANC. A full charge takes about 3.5 hours, and you can charge via a USB Type-C port. The headphones cost $399.99 worldwide, which is equivalent to about Rs 31,650.
GPD, the Shenzhen-based consumer electronics tech startup, known for its best-selling gaming handhelds such as its GPD Win 3, and GPD XP, has announced today the GPD Win 4 – the brand’s next-generation Windows gaming handheld that features AMD’s high-end Ryzen 7 6800U CPU and up to 2 TB of NVME SSD storage.
GPD Win 4. Source: GPD
The GPD Win 4 is a Windows gaming handheld console by GPD that runs on GPD’s Playnite UI skin on top of Windows, to allow for better navigation across the smaller form factor. It has a 6-inch Full HD display that has an aspect ratio of 16:9 with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Though GPD didn’t disclose the refresh rate or the type of display (OLED or IPS LCD) used on the console.
As for the performance of the GPD Win 4, this small gaming monster is packing AMD’s Ryzen 7 6800U under the hood, alongside a Radeon 680M integrated GPU onboard for better graphics when gaming on the go. And if the onboard dedicated graphics are not sufficient enough, users will be glad to hear the GPD Win 4 also includes eGPU support on its USB C ports as well, for those who wanted to play more graphic-intensive games on the device with their dedicated graphics card.
Source: GPD
The GPD Win 4 will be available with either 16 GB or 32 GB of LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) RAM, and for onboard storage, buyers can choose either the 1 TB or 2 TB PCIe NVME SSD option.
Coming to the build, the GPD Win 4 weighs around 500 grams, and is built with a matte polycarbonate chassis. The handheld’s overall design seems to take inspiration from Sony’s Playstation Portable (PSP) with its uniquely curved sides along with similar-looking control buttons as well. The console also has a built-in keyboard underneath once you slide the display up, and if physical buttons do not fit your gaming tastes, then the GPD Win 4 also features GPD “optical finger navigation”, which is essentially a touchpad designed for smaller handheld devices like these.
Source: GPD
The device will feature 2 USB ports, one on top and one on the bottom, as well as both WiFi and 4G LTE Internet support to allow users to game anywhere at any time.
The GPD Win 4 will be available for sale in limited quantities starting October 2022, and the device will be available in either Silver White or Black color options for interested buyers to choose from.
At the end of August, the Huawei P50 Pocket’s sequel was spotted in the database of the TENAA certification site in China. Now, a leaked poster of the device has appeared on Weibo. The image reveals that the device will debut with the “Huawei P50 Pocket New” moniker in the market.
According to reliable tipster Teme, the Huawei P50 Pocket New will be equipped with the Snapdragon 888 4G chipset and will lack a cover display. The leaked poster also shows that the device does not have an external screen. The image reveals that it will offer key features like a 120Hz OLED display, HarmonyOS 3, and XMAGE image processing technology.
Huawei P50 Pocket New leaked poster
While the authenticity of the poster could not be confirmed, it reveals that the P50 Pocket New will be available in 256GB and 512GB storage options. The poster mentions that these models are priced at 4,999 Yuan (~$718) and 6,999 Yuan (~1,005). It will be available in black and white color options.
There is no word on the other features of the P50 Pocket New. In all likelihood, the clamshell phone may borrow some of its features from the original P50 Pocket, which debuted in December 2021 in China.
Huawei P50 Pocket specifications
The Huawei P50 Pocket has a 6.8-inch foldable OLED display that offers an 1188 x 2790 pixels resolution. It has a 1.04-inch OLED cover display. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 778G 4G chip. It comes with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage. The P50 Pocket has a 10.7-megapixel front-facing camera. Its back panel has a 40-megapixel main camera, a 32-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide snapper.
Google has scheduled its annual ‘Made By Google’ event for October 6. The search giant had already confirmed at Google I/O 2022 that it will debut the Pixel 7 series and Pixel Watch at this conference.
In addition to these two product lineups, the firm had also revealed that it is working on a Pixel tablet, which is planned for a release in 2023. However, it is yet to officially acknowledge the arrival of a foldable and now a mini Pixel.
Google Pixel 7 Series
Yes, you heard it right. According to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, Google is working on a small-screen flagship smartphone.
The leaker says that this device is codenamed ‘neila’. It features a centered punch-hole display and the visor-like rear design found on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 family of handsets.
Unfortunately, this is all he has to say about the phone. It is not known whether the smartphone is part of the Pixel 7 series. Therefore, it may or may not be called the Pixel 7 Mini.
Above all, the leak comes from China. Usually, Pixel leaks originate from the west. Upcoming Google products are generally spotted in the codebase. In the case of the Pixel Mini, it is yet to be found inside the software.
We are not sure how accurate this leak is. However, it is worth noting that Digital Chat Station is seldomly wrong.
After the launch of Realme Narzo 50i Prime yesterday, the brand has now launched an entry-level device in the Indian market called the Realme C30s. Despite being a budget device, the C30s features an attractive design and all the necessary features. So let’s take a look at them in detail.
Realme C30s specs
The Realme C30s offers a 6.5-inch LCD screen with a dew-drop notch. It has an HD+ resolution, offers a 60Hz refresh rate, and is capable of producing 16.7 million different colors. The edges of the device are flat, and it has an 88.7% screen-to-body ratio.
Under the hood, the device features the UNISOC SC9863A chipset that comes with a PowerVR Rogue GE8322 GPU. It is complemented by up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. On the software front, we get the Realme UI GO Edition, based on Android 12. Its battery will have a 5,000 mAh capacity and support 10W fast charging.
On the optics front, the device features an 8MP AI primary camera that supports up to 1080p 30FPS video recording. It also offers features like a beauty filter, HDR, Panoramic View, Portrait, Timelapse, Expert mode, and Super Night mode. On the front, the device has a 5MP AI selfie camera with up to 720p@30FPS video recording capability and features like a beauty filter and HDR.
Other features of the device include a 3.5mm headphone jack, micro-SD card support, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual-SIM support, GPS/GLONASS, 2.4GHz WiFi, and Bluetooth 4.2. Lastly, the device measures 164.2mm x 75.7mm x 8.5mm and weighs 186 grams.
Price & availability
The Realme C30s comes in two configurations – the 2GB + 32GB model has a price tag of Rs. 7,499, whereas the 4GB + 64GB model has a price tag of Rs. 8,999. It is available in two color options, namely Stripe Blue and Stripe Black.
It will be available to purchase starting September 23 at 12 PM via the Realme Store and Flipkart.
Last week, Realme launched the Buds Air 3S TWS earbuds in India. The earphones will be available for purchase starting today. So, let’s take a look at the availability, pricing, and specs.
Realme Buds Air 3S price & availability
The Realme Buds Air 3S has a price tag of Rs 2,499 in India. The earbuds will be available for purchase starting today at 12 PM exclusively via Amazon India and Realme Store.
Realme Buds Air 3S specs & features
The Buds Air 3S are designed with silicone ear wing tips that help offer a secure fit for workouts and sports activities. On the other hand, the case is modeled after a music box and features a transparent lid. Bass Black and Bass White are the color options for the buds.
The earbuds feature an 11mm triple titanium bass driver and four microphones with AI ENCE noise reduction technology. The earbuds also offer Dolby Atmos stereo surround sound on supported devices. The TWS comes with four different sound modes: bass boost, clear bass, natural balance, and clear vocals.
With the charging case, the Buds Air 3S has a battery life of up to 30 hours. A quick 10-minute charge gives the earbuds 5 hours of playback time. There is also compatibility for the Realme Link app, a 69ms low-latency mode, 4 mics with AI noise suppression for calls, dual connectivity, Google Fast Pair, full touch control, IPX5 water protection, and Google Fast Pair.
A new Windows-on-ARM convertible tablet called the ExpertBook B3 Detachable has been launched by Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Asus. The tablet can be used with or without a detachable keyboard, as implied by the name, and its kickstand can hold the two-in-one in either landscape or portrait mode.
The device has a 10.5-inch LCD panel with a 1,920 x 1,200px resolution (16:10) and a maximum brightness of 320 nits. The display is quite suitable for creatives as it covers 121% of the sRGB color gamut. Asus advertises this as the “first Windows laptop powered by the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 Compute Platform with a garaged stylus”. The chipset can be paired with 4GB or 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB of eMMC storage. It is available with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home in S Mode, and Windows 11 Pro Education.
The “garaged stylus” offers 45 minutes of use time with just 15 seconds of charge and can be stored inside the tablet itself. The device features AI noise-canceling tech for audio, noise-reduction for the 5MP front-facing camera (for low-light environments), and a dedicated mute key on the optional keyboard. There is also a 13MP camera on the back.
Other features of the slate include a MIL-STD-810H rating for toughness, USB-C (with video out and charging support), one 3.5mm combo audio jack, Wi-Fi 5 (ac, 2×2), and Bluetooth 5.1. The Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable starts at $600 and is already available at Best Buy in the US.
Earlier this year, Samsung launched the Galaxy A33 5G smartphone in the Indian market. Its predecessor, the Galaxy A32, has now received a price cut in the country. So, let’s take a look at the details.
Samsung Galaxy A32 new prices
The Samsung Galaxy A32 is available in two configurations. The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model was priced at Rs 24,999, and the 8GB RAM + 128GB of storage model was priced at Rs 27,999. After the price cuts, these models cost Rs 18,899 and Rs 18,870 on Amazon India.
Customers can also trade in their older smartphones to avail further discounts of up to 12,400.
Samsung Galaxy A32
The Samsung Galaxy A32 4G has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ Infinity-U display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, a refresh rate of 90 hertz, a brightness of 800 nits, and SGS certification for reduced blue light.
The phone has a MediaTek Helio G80 CPU inside, along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The storage can be increased by up to 1 TB using the microSD card slot.
On the back of the device are four cameras: a 64MP f/1.8 main lens, an 8MP f/2.2 123-degree ultra-wide lens, and two f/2.4 5MP macro and depth sensors. You get a 20MP f/2.2 selfie camera up front.
In addition, the device has a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack connections, an in-display fingerprint sensor, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, Samsung’s Knox Security, AltZLife, and One UI 4.1 based on Android 12.
The POCO F4 5G went official in June with a starting price of Rs 27,999. Flipkart will be carrying out its Big Billion Days 2022 sale on Sept. 23. Ahead of the launch, it has been confirmed that the POCO F4 5G will be available for as low as Rs 21,999 (~$276).
POCO F4 5G BBD 2022 sale offer
The POCO F4 5G comes in three models: 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models are priced at Rs 27,999 (~$351), Rs 29,999 (~$377), and Rs 33,999 (~$427), respectively.
During the Flipkart sale, the base model of the POCO F4 will be available for Rs 21,999 (~$276). It is unclear whether the other F4 variants will also receive the same price cut. The above screengrab from Flipkart suggests that the Rs 21,999 price will be inclusive of all offers.
POCO F4 5G specifications
POCO F4 5G
The POCO F4 5G has a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 870 chip, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,500mAh battery with 67W charging. It has a 20-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. It runs on Android 12 OS with MIUI 13 on top.
Other POCO phones with attractive discounts
In addition to the POCO F4 5G, the POCO X4 Pro, M4 Pro, M5, and M4 5G will also be available with attractive discounts during the Big Billion Days 2022 sale. The POCO X4 Pro will be available for Rs 5,000 (~$63) and will start at Rs 13,999 (~$176).
The POCO M4 Pro will be available with a Rs 3,500 (~$44) discount and will start at Rs 11,499 (~$144). The POCO M5 will be sold with a Rs 1,500 (~$19) discount. It will be priced at Rs 12,499 (~$157). The POCO M4 5G will be priced at Rs 9,749 (~$122) against its original price of Rs 12,499.
The iQOO Z6 Lite 5G has gone on sale in India starting today (Sept. 14). It debuted recently as the world’s first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset. It offers a 120Hz LCD display, 50-megapixel dual rear cameras, and a big battery with 18W charging support. It is priced at Rs 13,999 (~$176). However, it is available at a discounted price of Rs 11,499 (~$144) until Sept. 15. Continue reading ahead to find out the specifications, features, price, and launch offers of the Z6 Lite.
iQOO Z6 Lite 5G price, launch offers
The iQOO Z6 Lite 5G will be available for purchase starting at 12:15 pm (local time) on Amazon India. It will be available in Stellar Green and Mystic Night colorways. The handset can also be purchased via iQOO India’s online store.
The Z6 Lite comes in two configurations: 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage for Rs 13,999 (~$176) and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for Rs 15,499 (~$195). On Amazon, there is a Rs 2,500 (~$31) discount for buyers who purchase the Z6 Lite with an SBI Bank credit card or credit card EMI transactions.
With Rs 2,500 discount, the two variants of the Z6 Lite can be bought for Rs 11,499 (~$176) and Rs 12,999 (~$163), respectively. The offer is only available until Sept. 15. Readers should note that Z6 Lite’s retail box does not include a charger. The company is separately offering an 18W charger for Rs 399 (~$5).
iQOO Z6 Lite 5G specifications
The iQOO Z6 Lite 5G has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. It has an 8-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (macro) dual-camera setup. It runs on the Android 12 OS with the FunTouch OS UI on top.
The 5,000mAh battery of the Z6 Lite supports 18W charging via the USB-C port. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 1-powered device offers up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. It has a 4-component cooling system for heat dissipation.
iQOO is expected to announce the iQOO Neo 7 in October in China. Ahead of the launch has revealed several key features of the Neo 7. Tipster Digital Chat Station has tipped the fast-charging capabilities of the phone.
While responding to a Weibo user, the reliable Chinese tipster revealed that the Neo 7 will have support for 120W fast charging. Since the Neo 6 had support for 80W charging, this will be an improvement.
Other reports have revealed that the iQOO Neo 7 will be equipped with the Dimensity 9000+. The device will sport a flat E5 AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to feature an OIS-assisted Sony IMX766 50-megapixel main camera. Speculations are rife that the Neo 7 will borrow specifications from the iQOO 10 5G.
The iQOO 10 5G features a 6.78-inch flat AMOLED display that produces an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 powers the device with up to 12 GB of LPDDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It is equipped with a 16-megapixel front camera, a 50-megapixel (main) + 13-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 12-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit. It has a 4,700mAh battery with 120W fast charging.
In related news, iQOO has reportedly started working on the iQOO 11 series. The lineup may include the iQOO 11 and 11 Pro handsets. Both devices are expected to feature an E6 AMOLED display with curved edges and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The iQOO 10 Pro 5G debuted as the world’s first phone with support for 200W fast charging. Hence, it is likely that the iQOO 11 Pro will also support 200W charging.
Amazon has unveiled the Kindle 2022. It is the most affordable product in the Kindle lineup. It has arrived as the successor to the Kindle, which debuted in 2019. The older Kindle featured a 167 ppi display and offered 8 GB of storage. The new Kindle has a better display, larger internal storage, a longer battery life, and a universal charging solution. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and price of the Kindle 2022.
Amazon Kindle 2022 features and price
The Amazon Kindle 2022 has a 6-inch front-lit E-ink display with a resolution of 300 ppi, which offers a better reading experience. There is a four-LED setup in the front, which can be adjusted depending on the required amount of light.
Amazon Kindle 2022
Amazon has increased the storage capacity to 16 GB on the Kindle 2022. According to the retailer giant, the Kindle 2022 can last for up to 6 weeks with 30 minutes of daily reading and Wi-Fi turned off. A welcome change on the Kindle 2022 is the inclusion of the USB-C port.
The Kindle 2022 is priced at $99.99 (on Amazon) for the ad-supported variant. The ad-free version costs $119 (Amazon). It is available for pre-order and its sales are set to start on Oct. 12. It can be purchased in Black and Denim (blue) colors. For the Kindle 2022, Amazon offers fabric covers in colors like Black, Rose, Denim, and Dark Emerald.
The Kindle Kids is priced at $119 (Amazon) and comes in black only. It comes with a one-year free subscription to Amazon Kids+ and a two-year guarantee. Buyers also get to choose from protective cover choices such as Space Whale, Unicorn Valley, and Ocean Explorer.
A few days back Apple launched its much-awaited iPhone 14 series. The series comes with 4 smartphone variants viz. iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. As of last week, the iPhone 14 series is open for pre-order and the first lucky users will have the phone in their hands sometime next week.
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The iPhone 14 Pro Max is finally official and it comes with several changes compared to the previous generation. It ditches the notch in favor of a more futuristic solution, it improves the performance thanks to a new chipset, it has a definitely better camera setup, and more. Well, in order to understand whether or not the best Apple device is also the best phone out there, there is no better way than to compare it to the most advanced device from the concurrence. Here is a comparison between the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the best Samsung phone if we exclude its latest foldable. We are talking about the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra which is now available at more interesting street prices because several months passed since its launch.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm,
240 g
163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm,
228 g
DISPLAY
6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED
6.8 inches, 1440 x 3088p (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED 2X
PROCESSOR
Apple A16 Bionic hexa-core 3.46 GHz
Samsung Exynos 2200 octa-core 2.8 GHz or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz
Which of these two phones has the best design? It mostly depends on tastes, but the most iconic one is definitely the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The Dynamic Island looks very interesting, the handset is more compact and it has a better build quality thanks to the presence of a stainless steel frame instead of an aluminum frame. Further, it is better at withstanding water thanks to the IP68 certification allowing you to put it underwater up to 6 meters deep. Last but not least, it is thinner than its rival. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra remains very attractive thanks to the absence of a camera isle and thanks to its curved display at the edges.
Display
It is a very hard fight between the displays of these two phones and it is essentially a draw because they are able to deliver a color reproduction close to perfection, very high brightness, and a very high level of detail. The iPhone 14 Pro Max is able to reach a higher peak brightness: up to 2,000 nits. It has a Super Retina XDR OLED display with a 6.7-inch diagonal, a resolution of 1290 x 2796 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10 certification, and Dolby Vision. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a Dynamic AMOLED display with a diagonal of 6.8 inches, a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and even the support for S Pen for handwriting and drawing. For authentication, the iPhone relies on 3D facial recognition thanks to Face ID, while the Samsung has an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader.
Specs & Software
Even though the hardware setup of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra looks better on paper, the iPhone 14 Pro Max actually provides higher performance thanks to the iOS operating system. The Samsung is powered either by an Exynos 2200 mobile platform by Samsung or a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform by Qualcomm, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of native storage. The iPhone 14 Pro Max has the new Apple A16 Bionic proprietary chipset running at a max frequency of 3.46 GHz, 6 GB of RAM, and up to 1 TB of native storage. All the chipsets we mentioned are built with a 4 nm production process and they come with the most powerful CPUs and GPUs out there. Note that Samsung runs Android, customized by One UI.
Camera
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a more versatile phone because it comes with more interesting secondary sensors, such as a periscopic 10 MP lens with a whopping 10x optical zoom. It even comes with an amazing 40 MP front camera able to record 4K videos at 60 fps. We still had no chance to try the camera of the iPhone 14 Pro Max, but we expect awesome results from its new 48 MP main camera. The secondary sensors are the same as its predecessors, with a 12 MP telephoto lens, and a 12 MP ultrawide camera.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is equipped with a bigger battery (the capacity is 5000 mAh instead of just 4323 mAh), however, the iPhone 14 Pro Max is able to last more on a single charge in several scenarios, thanks to the amazing software optimization of iOS. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is able to charge quicker thanks to 45W fast charging. Both phones feature wireless charging, but the iPhone is the only one with the MagSafe technology.
Price
If you want to grab a unit of the iPhone 14 Pro Max, you actually need €1480 or $1450, while it is easy to find the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra for about $1,000 or €1,000 thanks to the actual street prices. Which one would you pick?
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