Xiaomi 12S vs Motorola S30 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Sep 8, 2022

Every day that passes, the Motorola S30 Pro becomes more attractive thanks to its quality price ratio. It is a very well balanced phone and it has very powerful hardware, which is why a lot of experts tend to consider it as their purchase. And that is also the reason why we decided to write several comparisons including this device. Today, we chose the Xiaomi 12S because, given that it is the vanilla variant of the 12S series, it has a very interesting price just like the Motorola. So, here you can find a comparison between the main specifications of the Xiaomi 12S and the Motorola S30 Pro which will highlight the differences between these two phones and let you understand which one fits your needs the most.

Xiaomi 12S vs Motorola S30 Pro

	Xiaomi 12S	Motorola S30 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm, 179 g	158.5 x 71.2 x 7.5 mm, 172 g
DISPLAY	6.28 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), P-OLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, octa-core 3.19 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, octa-core 2.99 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, MIUI	Android 12, MYUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 50 + 13 + 5 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 32 MP f/2.5 front camera	Triple 50 + 13 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 32 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	4500 mAh, fast charging 67W, and wireless charging 50WW	4400 mAh, Fast Charging 68W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging	5G, dual SIM, splash and dust resistant

Design

When it comes to aesthetics, the Xiaomi 12S is very interesting because it is one of the most compact flagships, thanks to the presence of a smaller display. It is also built with premium materials: glass for the rear cover (protected by Gorilla Glass Victus) and aluminum for the frame, and there is also a special color option with a leather back. The Motorola S30 Pro is bigger and chunkier, but it is still very nice thanks to its curved screen at the edges, like several top-tier flagships. Further, it has a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and it is splash and dust resistant. It is even thinner and lighter than its rival. Which one has the best design? It mostly depends on your tastes: do you prefer a curved screen at the edges or a more compact body with a higher build quality?

Display

On paper, the Xiaomi 12S looks to have a better display in terms of image quality. It has a 6.28-inch panel able to show up to 68 billion colors with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, and the HDR10+ certification, as well as the Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The only advantage of the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is the higher 144 Hz refresh rate, but for the rest, it looks inferior. It has a P-OLED display with one billion colors, a Full HD+ resolution, the HDR10+ certification, and a diagonal of 6.55 inches. However, you should note that the 12S is not for everyone due to its small 6.28-inch display. Both devices are equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader, but the Xiaomi 12S is the only one with stereo speakers on board.

Specs & Software

The most powerful processor is mounted on the Xiaomi 12S. It is a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform, currently the best chipset by Qualcomm, built with a 4 nm production process. It has an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex X2 CPU running at a max frequency of 3.19 GHz, three Cortex A710 CPUs running at a frequency of 2.75 GHz, four Cortex A510 CPUs running at 1.8 GHz, and an Adreno 730 GPU. The SoC is paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. With the Motorola Moto S30 Pro, you actually get a Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform by Qualcomm built with a 5 nm production process. It is not as powerful as the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, but it is not so far. It has an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex X1 CPU running at a max frequency of 2.99 GHz, three Cortex A78 CPUs running at 2.42 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs running at 1.8 GHz, and an Adreno 660 GPU. The highest-end memory configuration is the same and both the phones run Android 12 out of the box.

Camera

The camera setup of the Xiaomi 12S is slightly better than the one found on the Motorola Moto S30 Pro. The handset has a triple camera setup including a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, a 13 MP ultrawide camera, a 5 MP telephoto macro lens, and a 32 MP selfie shooter. With the Motorola, you get a 50 MP main camera with OIS, a 13 MP ultrawide sensor, a 2 MP depth sensor, and a 32 MP selfie snapper.

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Battery

Despite the Xiaomi 12S being a smaller phone, it has a bigger battery than the Motorola S30 Pro. And, given that it has a smaller display and a more efficient chipset, it should last more on a single charge in several scenarios. The wired charging speeds of these two phones are similar, but the Xiaomi 12S is the only one to support wireless charging, with a power of 50W.

Price

The Xiaomi 12S carries a starting price tag of €570/$570 at the actual change, while you need just €330/$330 to purchase the base configuration of the Motorola Moto S30 Pro. If we exclude the dimensions and if you like having a compact phone, the Xiaomi 12S wins this comparison, but with a lower value for money.

Xiaomi 12S vs Motorola S30 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi 12S

PRO

More compact
Better chipset
Wireless charging
Stereo speakers

CONS

Price

Motorola S30 Pro

PRO

144 Hz refresh rate
Splash and dust resistant
Wider display
Better connectivity

CONS

Inferior chipset

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Meizu Lifeme W21 Neckband Bluetooth headset with noise cancelation launched

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Sep 8, 2022

The Meizu Lifeme W21 Bluetooth headset with a solid coaxial moving coil has been announced. This comes on the heels of the unveiling of the Meizu’s Lifeme flagship store on TMall.

The Lifeme W21 Bluetooth headset sports a neck-mounted design with connecting cables to the earplugs. The cable is made of super-touch liquid silicone while the earplugs are lightweight. The ergonomic design of the W21 Bluetooth headset means you can use it for the long haul. Its battery can provide up to 22 hours of playtime on a full charge.

The neckband has a metal back shell with CNC process molding and a matte black anodized surface. The Meizu Lifeme W21 has a 10mm+6mm coaxial moving coil which enables the device to output deeper and low-frequency audio. The headset also features environmental noise cancellation (ENC) in an intelligent and efficient manner. It is also rated IPX4 water resistant with magnetic absorption also present. The Bluetooth headset can be customized via its App. The EQ settings can be adjusted, as well as headset search and get OTA upgrades through the app.

The Meizu Lifeme W21 Bluetooth headset is available for preorder at a price of 159 yuan ($23) via the Lifeme flagship store on TMall. Its affordability, long battery life, and great audio output are some of the strong points of the product. For now, the product will only be available in China. Availability in other markets may follow subsequently.

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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II with improved noise cancellation launched

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Sep 8, 2022

The new Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II will make its way to the market later this month. The earbuds offer improved noise reduction capacity and are now available for pre-order. The product has been the subject of speculation recently.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is the successor of the 2020 QuietComfort Earbuds. The refreshed model comes in a more elegant and slimmer design. The new Bose earbuds offer a six-hour battery life similar to the QuietComfort Earbuds. The company claims the QuietComfort Earbuds II offers a better noise cancellation than any consumer headphones on the market.

The earbuds are designed to measure the geometry of the user’s inner ears every time they are used. It then calibrates the sound profile and active noise cancellation (ANC) to the unique ear shape. Up to 81 different fits are possible when using the stability bands for the ear tips to deliver high-quality ANC.

The new Bose earbuds come with a charging case that can fully recharge the device three times, while the case itself can be charged via USB-C. The earbuds also feature customizable EQ settings, IPX4 water resistance, and on-bud touch controls.

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ASUS ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition could launch soon, renders leaked

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Sep 8, 2022

ASUS launched the ROG Phone 6 back in July. Now, the Taiwanese firm is reportedly gearing up to bring a special edition of the smartphone. A new report has shared the design renders of the ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition, revealing the smartphone will feature a new batman-inspired theme and skins. The handset will likely feature the same specifications as the original model. Let’s have a look at the details.

Leaker Evan Blass, in collaboration with 91mobiles, has shared design renders of the upcoming ASUS ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition. The report suggests the smartphone’s software will be batman-themed. However, we don’t see many changes in the overall design of the device.

As it can be seen in the renders, the ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition is having an all-black design with the same bold lines and geometric shapes on the back. The name ‘Batman’ is present at the back under the RGB logo with a black background. All in all, the design of the phone is almost the same as the original ROG Phone 6.

The device is going to come with the same specs as the ROG Phone 6, which means we can expect it to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 + Gen 1 SoC, paired with Adreno 730 GPU, up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

It will likely come with a 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display offering a 165Hz refresh rate, and a 720Hz touch sampling rate support. The display may be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. For photography, it may have a triple-camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 5-megapixel macro unit.

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Xiaomi launches the MIJIA WalkingPad (Armrest version) with a load-bearing capacity of 110kg

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Sep 8, 2022

Xiaomi first launched the MIJIA WalkingPad in 2019 in collaboration with WalkingPad. The company released several models of the MIJIA WalkingPad Treadmill and later on WalkingPad continued releasing products without the MIJIA branding. Xiaomi has now released a new generation of MIJIA WalkingPad Armrest version. The product was officially launched on Thursday (September 8) in China. It is presently up for pre-orders for 1,399 yuan (~$201). The product is expected to go on sale on September 15.

The MIJIA WalkingPad Armrest version uses a carbon steel alloy integrated armrest that can bear a heavy load and is stable and durable. The device retains the foldable design for which previous models are known. It does not need to be installed when it is unboxed after purchase. It can be easily folded and stored by pulling the lock. Also, the safety handle design is stable and comfortable.

In addition, the armrest version of the MIJIA Treadmill is equipped with a touch panel for controlling the device. The display is a high-brightness LED dot matrix display, which can display the exercise speed value, time, and calories burned in real-time.

In terms of core power, the MIJIA WalkingPad Armrest version is equipped with a brushless motor with a running speed of 6km/h and a load-bearing capacity of 110kg. In other respects, the new armrest version has a compact body, covers an area of 0.8 square meters, has a softer movement sound, and supports a connection to the MIJIA app.

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Next-gen Sony Xperia Pro with triple 48-megapixel sensors could launch in November

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Sep 8, 2022

Sony recently unveiled the Xperia 5 IV with some welcome improvements. Now, rumors are rife that the Japanese tech giant is working on another smartphone and it may be launched in November. The rumored smartphone is said to be the successor to the Xperia Pro-I, which was launched last year. The device’s moniker is not known yet, and we’d rather not speculate.

According to a tipster, the alleged Sony Xperia smartphone will come with a triple rear camera setup, featuring improved sensors (Via GSMArena). The device is said to have three 48-megapixel sensors. Interestingly, one of the three cameras will have a variable aperture between f/1.2 and f/4.0.

Further, the tipster reveals the primary camera will have the company’s 1-inch IMX903 sensor and the ultrawide unit will feature the 1/1.3-inch IMX803 sensor. The telephoto camera, on the other hand, will be an upgraded version of the 1/1.7” IMX557, which was also seen on the Xperia 1 II and Xperia 5 IV.

Details about the Xperia smartphone are still pretty short. As of now, we only know the alleged camera specifications of the smartphone. As mentioned, it will likely launch as the next-gen Sony Xperia Pro-I, which came with a 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display offering a 120Hz refresh rate.

The handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM. In terms of optics, the device features a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 12-megapixel 1-inch sensor accompanied by a 12-megapixel sensor, and a 12-megapixel sensor. While on the front, it has an 8-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls.

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Ergonomic Chair C5 with a 135° adjustable back rest launched

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Sep 8, 2022

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Ergonomic Chair C5 has been announced. The chair is designed for maximum comfort both for work and as a gaming chair. The product was unveiled through a crowdfunding campaign in China.

The Xiaoxin Ergonomic Chair C5 can slant from its 90° position by up to 45°. This allows the user to even catch a nap while having a break from work. Its double-back design supports the waist and back effectively. The bionic curve of the backrest fits the spine and will reduce fatigue. Three adjustments between 90° and 135° are possible on the chair.

The widened backrest of the ergonomic chair C5 adopts adaptive lumbar support while the curved lumbar pillow wraps the waist in all directions. Its streamlined seat cushion provides minimal local pressure and a dynamic fit. The Xiaoxin C5 is comfortable to use, stable, and durable. It has a 4mm-thick explosion-proof base and Rheinland-certified air rod. The PU universal wheel of the chair is solid and it has a maximum capacity of 125kg.

As mentioned earlier, the Lenovo Xiaoxin ergonomic chair C5 can now be pre-ordered via the crowdfunding campaign. The price of the chair is 699 yuan ($101) and it is unclear when the first shipments will be done. Global availability details are also lacking at this time.

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Xiaomi CIVI 2 passed CMIIT certification, could launch soon

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Sep 8, 2022

Back in 2021, Xiaomi launched a female-focused series of smartphones called Xiaomi CIVI. The latest entrant to the series was the CIVI 1S, which was launched in April as an upgrade over the original model, carrying an improved chip and a new color option. According to a report, the tech giant is now working on the next-generation Xiaomi CIVI 2, which has also received CMIIT certification today, suggesting it will launch soon.

Noted tipster Mukul Sharma has spotted the Xiaomi CIVI 2 on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CMIIT) website. The smartphone has been listed on the site with model number 2209129SC.

The listing also reveals some obvious information about the smartphone like it will support 5G connectivity and have a dual sim card option. The device will be running on Android OS (of course), likely the Android 12 with MIUI skin on top.

Rumors suggest the upcoming Xiaomi CIVI 2 will be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset. For reference, the CIVI 1 came with a Snapdragon 778G SoC, and the CIVI 1S featured Snapdragon 778G+ chip.

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Xiaomi launches the MIJIA Smart Pillow under crowdfunding

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Sep 8, 2022

The Xiaomi MIJIA Smart Pillow has been released via a crowdfunding campaign in China. The new Xiaomi smart pillow is capable of accurately capturing heartbeat, snoring, body movement, and breathing via its piezoelectric sensor. The crowdfunding campaign for the MIJIA Smart Pillow opened on September 7 via Xiaomi Mall.

The new Xiaomi Smart Pillow integrates an AI algorithm for a raft of health and fitness monitoring. The piezoelectric sensor is well positioned at the pillow’s core and does not interfere with sleep. It can provide details about the user’s sleep state, and deep sleep duration, as well as generate sleep scores. It can be linked to other smart devices on the Xiaomi ecosystem using Bluetooth connectivity. It operates in an optimal manner that guarantees a smooth sleep cycle always.

The Smart Pillow uses four AAA batteries that give the device up to 60 days of usage. It delivers a low-voltage DC power supply that is both safe and reliable. The smart pillow comes in two sizes – 10cm and 12cm. It can be used in either direction and is ergonomically comfortable to sleep on.

Whatever way you wish to sleep, the MIJIA Smart Pillow offers the needed comfort. This allows the muscles to relax naturally and the user will get a peaceful and refreshing sleep. The pillowcase comes with strong antibacterial protection which is retained up to 90% after 20 washing sessions. The outer pillowcase is made of material that is both delicate and skin-friendly. The outer pillowcase is also soft and slightly elastic.

Xiaomi MIJIA Smart Pillow is now available for pre-order in the crowdfunding campaign. The crowdfunding price is 259 yuan ($37) while the product will originally retail at 299 yuan ($43). There are no details at this time on the global availability of the product.

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Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core with dual tone design, affordable price launched

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Sep 8, 2022

Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Elite Series 2 controller. It is dubbed as Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core. The latest offering is cheaper and prettier compared to the existing Elite 2. Notably, the controller is the same one that was leaked in an unboxing video last month.

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The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core features a dual-tone design. It has a White face plate and Black analogue sticks. The controller’s grip is also in Black colour. In terms of core design, the latest offering does not appear different compared to past Elite controllers. It features adjustable tension thumbsticks, wraparound rubberized grip, and shorter hair trigger locks. Microsoft claims that the controller is capable of delivering up to 40 hours of battery life.

Apart from the redesign, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core does not ship with interchangeable components. However, the complete component pack can be purchased separately. It consists of a carrying case, a charging dock, two classic thumbsticks, a tall thumbstick, a dome thumbstick, cross-shaped D-pad, four paddles, and a USB-C cable.

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Apple Crash Detection feature announced: what it is, how it works, and more

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Sep 8, 2022

At last night’s ‘Far Out’ event, Apple unveiled its much anticipated flagship iPhone 14 lineup. The Cupertino-based brand also launched the Watch Series 8. Additionally, the company also introduced a new feature called Crash Detection for the newly announced devices. Apple says that it hopes that users will not need the feature but it should make them feel a little safer when they are travelling by car. Notably, Google has been offering car crash detection for some time on its Pixel smartphones.

The Crash Detection feature is a new Emergency function that can save the users lives in case of a car crash. Driving on the road is unpredictable and dangerous at times. Apple’s latest Watch Series 8 and the iPhone 14 lineup are capable of detecting the impact of a car crash and after 10 seconds, the feature will automatically notify the user’s emergency contact and provide them with the current location. It’s worth noting that the function only works when the user is driving.

For those wondering how the Crash Detection feature works, both the Watch Series 8 and the iPhone 14 lineup come equipped with two new motion sensors – an improved 3-axis gyroscope and a high-G-force accelerometer. The latter can measure up to 256 G’s and it has four times faster sampling rate of over 3,000 times a second. Apple has also built an advanced sensor algorithm to accurately enable the feature. In addition to the motion sensor, the Crash Detection also barometer, GPS, and microphone on a paired iPhone to detect whether a severe crash has taken place. All this enables to detect the precise moment of impact.

When a severe crash has taken place, the emergency services interface will appear on the Apple Watch Series 8 as well as the iPhone 14 series. Apple says that the emergency function can detect crashes in cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks. It also focuses on four types of crashes including front impact, side impact, rear-ends collision, and rollovers. The feature runs and processes data only while driving and around the time of a possible accident. Additionally, Apple does not collect the data and it stays on the device.

In the announcement, Apple said that it has studied vehicle impacts at state-of-the-art crash test labs for years and that its algorithm has been trained on over 1 million hours of real-world driving and crash data.

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Honor X40 5G live video released, key specifications leaked

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Sep 8, 2022

The Honor X40 5G will be unveiled at 7:30 pm (local time) on Sept. 15 in China. Ahead of the launch, the Chinese manufacturer has released a video of the Honor X40 5G on its TikTok handle. In addition, some Chinese tipsters have leaked the key specifications of the X40.

The Honor X40 5G’s video gives a good look at its curved-edge display, which seems to be integrated with a fingerprint sensor. Its right edge has volume buttons and a power key. Its bottom edge has a SIM slot, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. The device lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.

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While the topside of the Honor X40 5G is not visible in the video, it seems to be equipped with an IR blaster. On the back of the device, there are two cameras set up in a round camera module.

Rumors are rife that the Honor X40 5G will have a 6.8-inch OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and 10-bit colors. It is unclear whether the X40 has support for a high refresh rate. Today, the company confirmed that the phone will be backed by a 5,100mAh battery. It is said to carry support for 40W fast charging.

According to tipster WHY LAB, the Honor X40 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 695. The same chip powers the Honor X30 5G, which debuted in December 2021. The other specifications of the device are under wraps. Like the predecessor model, the X40 may come equipped with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of built-in storage. It is expected to come preinstalled with the Android 12 OS with Magic UI 6.1 on top.

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Blaupunkt BTW15 TWS earphones with LED display on case, 14 hours battery launched in India

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Sep 8, 2022

Blaupunkt BTW15 TWS earphones have launched in India today. The company has expanded its range of audio devices with the latest offering. The audio device carries a super affordable price tag and falls under the Rs 1,000 price segment.

The Blaupunkt BTW15 are in-ear TWS earphones with a stem design and silicone ear tips. The company claims that the earbuds are lightweight, so users won’t be bothered when using for an extended period of time. The earbuds are also IPX5-certified sweat resistant. Users can perform various actions by tapping on the stem of the earbuds.

The Blaupunkt BTW15 are equipped with a 10mm large dynamic driver. It comes with a built-in microphone for calls. There is also support for Siri and Google Assistant. The TWS earphones are claimed to offer 14 hours of playback time on a full charge and a 10-minute charging via USB-C port is said to provide 30 minutes of usage. The audio device comes with a charging and storage case that features an LED digital display for monitoring battery consumption.

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LeTV Teases a Smartphone With 2K Curved Display, 64MP Camera, & More

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Sep 8, 2022

LeTV made a comeback in China last year. Since then, the company has announced multiple products spread across different categories like smart TV, smartphone, wearable, accessory, and more. However, none of these products are intriguing. The company plans to change this with a launch of a new smartphone.

According to ITHome, LeTV recently held a media conference. At the event, the company announced certain future plans. One of them involves a phone.

The firm revealed that it is working on a new smartphone. This handset will be powered by a mid to high-end MediaTek chipset. It will flaunt a 2K curved display. Hence, it could be a premium device.

Apart from the chip and display details, the company also disclosed that the phone will sport a 64MP main camera and leather back finish. Last but not least, it will house a 5,000mAh battery.

These specs sound way better than what LeTV offers on its current handsets. For the unaware, the company currently sells three smartphones in its home country, namely LeTV S1, LeTV Y1 Pro, and LeTV Y2 Pro.

The S1 is just another budget smartphone. Whereas, the Y1 Pro and Y2 Pro are cheap knock-offs of iPhone 13 and iPhone Pro, respectively.

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Motorola Edge 30 Fusion will debut with Edge 30 Ultra next week in India, claims tipster

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Sep 8, 2022

Last month, Motorola confirmed that it would be launching new Edge-series phones in the global market and India on Sept. 8. The day has arrived and there has been no announcement on the expected Edge 30 series so far at the time of writing this post. Yesterday, tipster Mukul Sharma claimed that the Edge 30 Ultra would be debuting in India on Sept. 13. A new tweet from the tipster reveals that the Edge 30 Fusion will also debut on the same date.

According to Sharma, the Edge 30 Fusion, featuring a borderless 144Hz P-OLED display and a Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset, will launch on Sept. 13 along with the Edge 30 Ultra. Since it will be a “flagship killer” device, it is likely to be stacked against affordable flagships priced under Rs 40,000 (~$502) in the Indian market.

The Edge 30 Fusion rumors have revealed that it is a rebranded version of the Moto S30 Pro, which debuted last month in China. The device is available in black and blue colors in China. The image shared by the tipster shows a new gold color variant for the Edge 30 Fusion.

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion specifications (expected)

The Edge 30 Fusion will feature a 6.55-inch P-OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The device powered by the Snapdragon 888+ will have up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will pack a 4,400mAh battery with 68W fast charging support.

For selfies, the Edge 30 Fusion will feature a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. Its back panel will be fitted with a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS support, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It will be equipped with other features such as an in-screen fingerprint reader and Ready For functionality.

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Apple faces $2 million fine in Brazil, ban imposed on iPhones sold without charger

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Sep 8, 2022

Apple has just been hit with another sizeable fine. The company has been facing friction in the Brazilian market for a while, and now, it faces a 2 million US Dollar fine as well as a possible ban on some of its iPhone models.

The Ministry of Justice in Brazil has imposed a a fine of 12.275 million Brazilian Real, which is around 2.34 million US Dollars. For those unaware, the Cupertino based giant has been facing issues in the region ever since it decided to stop shipping its iPhones with a charger included in the box. So now, the Brazilian Ministry of Justice has imposed a ban to stop the sales of all iPhone models that don’t ship with an included power adapter.

Following this ruling, Apple has issues a statement in response to the fine and the ban. As per this statement, the company said that it would work to resolve any concerns of the National Consumer Secretary (SENACON), which is a department under the Ministry of Justice that decided on the fine. Apple’s Brazil unit said that “We have already won several court rulings in Brazil on this matter and we are confident that our customers are aware of the various options for charging and connecting their devices.”

The fine isn’t going to be immediately imposed, although, it will go into effect once the Ministry verifies that Apple has circumvented the sales ban that it plans on enforcing. At the moment, the Ministry argues that the fine and ban on the iPhone maker is being imposed due to the brand selling an incomplete product since it did not include the power adapter.

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BYD to launch its Atto 3 electric SUV in India later this year: Report

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Sep 8, 2022

BYD is apparently planning on launching a new electric vehicle in the Indian market with its first mainstream model soon. The company is gearing up to unveil the new electric vehicle, which is the Atto 3 EV SUV, that is expected to launch soon.

For those unaware, the company is a Chinese brand and is also the largest electric vehicle maker in the world. Based on a new report, the company is expected to launch the Chinese EV maker will launch sometime between October and December 2022. As of right now, the company only sells the e6 EV MPV in India to fleet owners, and now, the Atto 3 EV SUV is set to be the next launch.

With the new SUV model, BYD is planning on entering the private passenger car market in India. The Atto 3 has already been launched across the globe and was also adapted for right hand drive markets in regions like Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. As per the report, the Atto 3 EV SUV will enter the Indian market through the semi knocked down (SKD) route, and the vehicle will carry a sticker price of about Rs 30 lakh INR.

Notably, the company has now also made the e6 MPV available for private buyers, with the Atto 3 model expected to join it after its rolled out in India. The Atto 3 will go on sale sometime next year, as per Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior VP, Electric Vehicle Passenger Business, BYD India. Furthermore, the EV maker will also expand its operations in the top 25 cities in the region and also expand its charging infrastructure.

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Apple discontinues iPhone 11, 12 Mini, 13 Pro, & 13 Pro Max

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Sep 8, 2022

Yesterday, Apple officially unveiled the iPhone 14 series at its ‘Far Out Event’. The latest iPhones were accompanied by AirPods Pro 2nd Gen, Apple Watch Series 8, and Apple Watch Ultra. Unsurprisingly, the American tech giant also announced the discontinuation of select older iPhones.

Just like every year, the incoming Pro models have replaced the outgoing Pro models in Apple’s iPhone lineup. In other words, the company has officially discontinued the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max from 2021.

The iPhone 13 Pro series brought some major upgrades. It introduced features like a 120Hz LTPO display, an improved triple camera system, much better battery life, and more.

Further, the firm discontinues the iPhone 11 from 2019. It was the first base iPhone with a dual-camera setup, 4GB RAM, 18W wired charging support, and more.

Lastly, Apple also discontinues the iPhone 12 Mini from 2020. It was the first Mini iPhone, one of the first 5G iPhones, and the most affordable iPhone with an OLED display at the launch.

Therefore, the current Apple iPhone family looks something like this.

iPhone SE 3rd Gen (2022)
iPhone 12
iPhone 13 Mini
iPhone 13
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max

Anyway, it is worth noting that though Apple has officially stopped selling the aforementioned older iPhone models, they will be still available for purchase from retailers around the world while stocks last.

Last but not least, with the discontinuation of the iPhone 11, Apple now only sells 5G-enabled smartphones.

Sony PS5 faceplate, Dualsense, & Pulse 3D Headset Gray Camo pre-orders start from Sept 15 in India

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Sean

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Sep 8, 2022

Previously, we had reported on Sony planning to soon release official faceplates for its latest gaming console, the PlayStation 5. Now, the company has revealed the pre-order dates for the new PS5 Gray Camouflage Collection.

Great news, hiding in plain sight 👀

Announcing the new Gray Camouflage Collection — pre-orders begin 15th September. Full details: https://t.co/eHfCVvAJ82 pic.twitter.com/UExGiGNNpI

— PlayStation India (@PlayStationIN) September 7, 2022

As per official notes, the PlayStation 5 owners in India can soon place pre-orders for the new Gray Camouflage Collection starting from September 15. These stocks will typically be available with its usual sales partners like Amazon, Flipkart, ShopatSonyCenter, and others. Talking about the collection, the Gray Collection offers a matching set of accessories with the DualSense wireless controlls as well as a PS5 game console that is compatible for both the Digital and Standard Edition.

Notably, the Gray Camouflage Collection is also arriving for the Pulse 3D wireless headset as well. While the pre-orders will go live later this month, the company will launch the globally the PS5 console covers collection on October 14. The PS5 Gray Camouflage Collection will also be available for both the Digital Edition and the Ultra HD Blu Ray Disc Drive. Interestingly enough, this marks the brand’s attempts at diversifying its accessories portfolio.

The company even recently announced the new DualSense Edge game controllers that offers customizable controls, changeable stick caps and back buttons, and some other new features. This also implies that Sony is catching up to Microsoft, which has always offered various accessories and controller editions with its Xbox series of game consoles.

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OnePlus 11 Pro 5G could be better than Find X6 Pro, claims tipster

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 8, 2022

The OnePlus 11 Pro 5G rumours have started. Tipster Digital Chat Station released a Weibo post yesterday to claim that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 powered OnePlus flagship, which is believed to be the OnePlus 11 Pro 5G, will debut by the end of this year in China. It will be competing with the likes of other Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship phones in the domestic market. Another tipster claimed today that the OnePlus 11 Pro 5G will outperform the OPPO Find X6 Pro in some areas.

It is speculated that the OnePlus 11 Pro 5G will impress in departments like performance and design. The new leak claims that the OnePlus 11 Pro will have some features that will be unavailable on the Find X6 Pro. It seems that the tipster is saying that the OnePlus 11 Pro may outperform the Find X6 Pro in departments like performance, charging, and internal cooling.

The OnePlus 11 Pro and Find X6 Pro are expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Since OnePlus is already offering 16 GB of RAM on the OnePlus 10T (known as the OnePlus Ace Pro in China), it is likely that the 11 Pro may also come in a 16 GB RAM variant.

The 11 Pro is also likely to come equipped with 150W SuperVOOC charging, which was made available on the 10T. On the other hand, the Find X6 Pro may continue to feature 12 GB of RAM and 80W charging like its predecessor.

The rumour mill is yet to spill concrete information on the specs of the OnePlus 11 Pro 5G. However, it is likely to come equipped with a Quad HD+ 120Hz OLED display with curved edges, an alert slider, Hasselblad camera optimizations, and a big battery.

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