Alongside Redmi 11 Prime and Redmi 11 Prime 5G, Xiaomi also launched the Redmi A1 in India. It is the first phone in the company’s new Redmi A series of entry-level smartphones. It was announced as part of the firm’s Special Diwali With Mi Launches. Let’s check out what it has to offer.
Redmi A1 Specifications
The Redmi A1 is built around a 6.52-inch display (LCD) with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels (HD+) and a dewdrop notch. It comes powered by a MediaTek Helio A22 chipset paired with LPDDR4x RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage.
Due to its low-level hardware, the handset boots Android 12 Go Editionwithout MIUI skin. As a result, it should offer a better experience than previous entry-level smartphones from Xiaomi.
Further, it features a dual-camera system on the rear comprising an 8MP primary sensor and a 2MP sensor. On the front, it has a 5MP shooter for selfies and video calls.
Other features include dual-SIM 4G support, single-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a dedicated MicroSD card slot. Finally, it is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging (charger included in the retail box).
Redmi A1 Price and Availability
The Redmi A1 will be available in a single 2GB + 32GB memory configuration priced at ₹6,499 ($81). It can be availed in either Light Blue, Classic Black, or Light Green color options.
The handset will go on sale from 4 PM on September 9. It will be sold via Mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Home stores, and retail stores.
After teasing for days, Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi 11 Prime and Redmi 11 Prime 5G in India. The two smartphones were announced alongside the Redmi A1. These three handsets are part of Xiaomi’s Special Diwali With Mi Launches. Let’s take a look at the former two phones in this article. To learn about the latter device, check out our coverage on the same.
Redmi 11 Prime
Redmi 11 Prime Series Specifications
The Redmi 11 Prime series consists of two models, namely Redmi 11 Prime and Redmi 11 Prime 5G. As the names suggest, the first one is limited to 4G, whereas the second one offers support for 5G.
The Redmi 11 Prime is the same as the recently launched Poco M5 with a different rear design. On the other hand, the Redmi 11 Prime 5G is a rebranded Redmi Note 11E from China, which also goes by Redmi 10 5G in Southeast Asia.
Talking about specifications, both smartphones flaunt a 6.58-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2408 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), a 90Hz refresh rate, and a dewdrop notch. They also boot the same MIUI 13 software based on Android 12.
Further, they sport a 50MP main camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 5MP selfie camera. The 4G model has an additional 2MP macro snapper.
The major difference between the two is their chipsets. The 4G variant is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC with Bluetooth 5.3, while the 5G version houses a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chip with Bluetooth 5.1. Either way, they come with LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, and a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
Redmi 11 Prime 5G
Their remaining features include dual-band WiFi, GNSS, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, an IR blaster, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging support (ships with a 22.5W fast charger).
Both of them measure 164 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm in dimensions. However, the 4G model is slightly heavier at 201g compared to the 5G variant’s 200g weight.
Redmi 11 Prime Series Price and Availability
The Redmi 11 Prime series will retail at the following price tags in India.
Redmi 11 Prime
Variants and Price
4GB + 64GB – ₹12,999 ($163)
6GB + 128GB – ₹14,999 ($188)
Colors
Thunder Black
Chrome Silver
Meadow Green
Redmi 11 Prime 5G
Variants and Price
4GB + 64GB – ₹13,999 ($175)
6GB + 128GB – ₹15,999 ($200)
Colors
Peppy Purple
Flashy Black
Playful Green
The Redmi 11 Prime 5G will go on sale from 12 PM on September 9. It can be purchased from either Mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Home stores, or retail stores. Customers can avail of a ₹1,000 discount on ICICI Bank credit card and credit/debit card EMI transactions.
The availability of Redmi 11 Prime will be announced on social media in the coming days.
The Realme C33 has gone official in India. In terms of design, the C33 sports a boxy form factor and two traditional camera rings on the back panel that flaunts a gradient pattern. There is a fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button. On the front, it features a teardrop notch display. It has a thickness of 8.3mm and weighs around 187 grams.
Realme C33 specifications and features
The Realme C33 comes with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display bearing an HD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. On the imaging front, the C33 features dual rear cameras comprising a 50MP main sensor paired with a 2-megapixel macro lens. There is a 5-megapixel front-facing selfie snapper.
Realme C33
Under the hood, the Realme C33 is equipped with a Unisoc T612 chipset. It is paired with up to 4 GB RAM and up to 64 GB onboard storage expandable via a microSD card slot.
The smartphone draws its power from a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 10W fast charging. According to Realme, the handset offers up to 37 days of standby time. It offers connectivity features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Realme C33 price and availability
The Realme C33 has arrived in India in two options: 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. These variants are priced at Rs 8,999 (~$138) and Rs 9,999 (~$150), respectively. The C33 can be purchased in three colors, such as Aqua Blue, Night Sea, and Sandy Gold. It will go on sale from at 12 pm on Sept. 12 through Flipkart and Realme India’s website.
Huawei is gearing up to unveil the Mate 50 series of smartphones later today. Ahead of the launch event, TechGoing has spotted the official listing of the Nova 10z for the Chinese market. The launch comes days after the Nova 10 and Nova 10 made their international debut.
Huawei Nova 10z specs
The Huawei Nova 10z has a 6.6-inch LCD display with a punch-hole in the center. It has a Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2400 pixels) and a pixel density of 399 PPI. The power button on the right edge has an integrated fingerprint scanner.
Huawei Nova 10z
The device is powered by an octa-core processor with 8 GB of RAM. It has storage capacities of 128 GB and 256 GB. External storage is not supported by the device. It has a 4,000mAh battery and supports 40W rapid charging. As for software, HarmonyOS 2.0 powers the device.
For optics, the device has a 64MP main camera with an f/1.9 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro camera. On the front, It sports a 16MP front camera for selfies.
Other features include dual SIM, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, a USB-C connector, and a 3.5mm audio jack. lastly, it comes with an IP52 certification making the device splash-resistant.
Price and availability
The Nova 10z is available in two variants: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage for 1,699 Yuan ($245) and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage for 1,899 Yuan ($280). Both versions will be available for the first time with a 100 Yuan discount.
The device is currently available for pre-order, with shipments planned to begin on September 26. The Nova 10z is available in Magic Night Black, Frost Silver, and Emerald Green.
Portronics has just launched another audio based product in the Indian market. The company had recently released the Muffs A wireless headphones in the region and has now announced the new Harmonics Z2 neckband earphones.
As stated above, the new hearables feature a neckband design with wireless connectivity. Furthermore, the new wireless earphones also houses 12mm audio drivers and comes with Auto ENC support (Environmental Noise Cancelling), which helps in offering a disturbance free calling in busy areas. Furthermore, it also packs a 250mAh battery pack that promises to offer up to 30 hours of audio playback. The Harmonics Z2 can be charged through a USB Type C port that supports rapid charging as well.
Just 10 minutes of charging can offer around 3 hours of additional playback time. The Harmonics Z2 is built with soft tensile strengthened silicone for daily usage, and the metal earbuds have a personalized fit, which is paired with skin friendly ear tips for better user comfort. Another notable design aspect is the the magnetic lock on the earbuds, which helps keep them from tangling into a bunch as well as ensuring that neckband doesn’t fall off while not in use.
Other features include Lightning Connect that allows is basically like fast pairing, Bluetooth 5.2, basic voice controls through Siri and Google voice assistants. As of right now, the Portronics Harmonics Z2 is available for purchase for an introductory price tag of 799 INR. Meanwhile, its actual retail price will later be 1,999 INR. The earphones are currently listed on the company’s official website, Amazon India, and even Flipkart and other leading online and offline stores.
Samsung recently launched its new foldable devices in the market dubbed the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Z Flip 4. These devices came with multiple hardware upgrades, but the main attraction was the improvements made on the software front.
Now, these new features are also coming to the previous gen Galaxy foldable like the Z Fold 3, Z Fold 2, and Z Fold as well as the Z Flip 3, Z Flip 2, and the Z Flip via the OneUI 4.1.1 update based on Android 12L.
The update brings the convenient Taskbar feature to all the large screen foldable. It is basically a PC-like taskbar at the bottom center of the display that everything you need within easy reach.
You can also drag and drop any app you want to open from the Taskbar on top of an already open app, which will result in the app opening in a split view. The update also includes Dual Preview, which lets the subject see the shot simultaneously on the cover screen.
On the Galaxy Z Flip series, Quick Shot allows you to see the preview and capture images in their true ratio on the cover screen. The Galaxy Z Flip series gets new Cover Screen features with One UI 4.1.1, allowing you to accomplish more without unlocking your phone. Call a friend, return missed calls, and respond to texts using voice-to-text and emoticons from the Cover Screen. Among the new Quick Setting, options are Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, airplane mode, and a flashlight.
The update also includes the August 1 security patch. The update has started rolling out as of yesterday for all the users across the world. It is expected to arrive on all Samsung foldables in the coming days.
After switching over from Samsung’s 4nm foundry to TSMC’s 4nm semiconductor production foundry, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC manufactured on TSMC’s 4nm advanced node process showed significantly better CPU performance, better GPU performance alongside much-improved power efficiency, and thermals compared its peers, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Snapdragon 888+ and Snapdragon 888 SoCs that were manufactured on Samsung’s 4nm and 5nm node process.
Thus, after getting flak and bad press coverage of the overheating and quality control issues for its previous flagship SoCs, Qualcomm did announce that it will be ditching Samsung and moving forward with TSMC only for its flagship SoCs, specifically the Snapdragon 8 series of SoCs.
And in a recent report by Chinese technology leakster, Digital Chat Station on Weibo, they shared the news that Qualcomm and MediaTek’s upcoming next-generation smartphone SoCs will be manufactured via TSMC’s foundry.
Source: Weibo
The Weibo post states that there will be 4 upcoming smartphone SoCs that will be manufactured by TSMC, which are respectively the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, MediaTek Dimensity 9100, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 2, and the MediaTek Dimensity 8200.
According to industry insiders, the development of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is faster than the MediaTek Dimensity 9100 within TSMC, whilst the development of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 is faster than the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 within TSMC.
Both the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Dimensity 9100 SoC are said to present in many Android flagships that are to be announced in 2023, while the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 and MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoCs will be catered to the mid-range Android market.
The report also states that the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 is to be an iterative upgrade over the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, with little to no changes to the core layout nor ISPs, and the major difference would be the switch from Samsung’s 4nm process on the 7 Gen 1, to TSMC’s 4nm process on the 7 Gen 2. And due to the fact that the next-generation Snapdragon 7 is an iterative upgrade, it could be instead called the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1 instead of the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2.
As for the popularity of the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, it is only featured on one smartphone in the market, which is the Oppo Reno 8 Pro mid-range smartphone that is exclusive to China. Presumably because of the bad reputation of Qualcomm’s SoCs that are manufactured by Samsung, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 isn’t garnering a lot of customers among Android smartphone manufacturers, whilst the Snapdragon 778G and 778G+ which are under TSMC’s 6nm foundry seem to be the more prevalent choice for Android smartphone makers instead.
If you fancy picking up a power-efficient Snapdragon 778G+ smartphone yourself, there are 3 options you should consider: the Honor 70 which was launched in IFA Berlin 2022 last week, the Nothing Phone (1) announced by OnePlus founder Carl Pei, and the Motorola Edge 30 which has stock Android software with minimal bloatware for users.
Source: GizTop
The Nothing Phone (1) is on sale today starting from only US$499 on Giztop.
Later today, Huawei will host a launch event at which the brand is expected to debut the Mate 50 series smartphones along with other devices. One such device is the Huawei MateBook E Go. Ahead of the launch, the slate has been spotted on the TENAA listing revealing some key specs.
Huawei MateBook E GO TENAA
1 of 2
According to the listing, the device has model number GK-G58, and it carries support for LTE connectivity. It operates on the Windows platform and has a 6,000mAh battery and two cameras. The listing does not mention any further details, so let’s take a look at the information available on the device so far.
Huawei Matebook E Go
The Huawei Matebook E Go (2022) is a detachable 2-in-1 tablet notebook laptop. It will come with a color-matching folio keyboard cover featuring a trackpad, along with a stylus that magnetically attaches to the side of the laptop.
The teaser has revealed that the device runs on Windows 11. Additionally, a USB Type-C, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a front-facing webcam, and a rear camera are all visible in the teaser images.
Other than that, reports have revealed that the Matebook E Go (2022) will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 mobile platform. This is a new platform developed on TSMC’s cutting-edge 5nm node for low-power laptops. Furthermore, the notebook supports 65W fast wired charging through USB-C Power Delivery. More details about the machine will be revealed at the launch event later today, so stay tuned.
Last month, Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 in China. Since launch, it has been available in 6 GB, 8 GB, and 12 GB RAM variants. Now, the company has announced anew 8 GB RAM variant for people in the home market who are looking forward to purchasing the Pad 5 Pro 12.4.
The Pad 5 Pro has been available in variants like 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage in China. These models are priced at 2,799 Yuan (~$403), 3,299 Yuan (~$476), and 3,999 Yuan (~$576), respectively. The tablet comes in three colors, such as black, silver, and green.
Xiaomi is yet to confirm the price and availability of the new variant that offers 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It is likely that the new model could be priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$433) in the home market.
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 specifications
The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 has a 12.4-inch IPS LCD display that offers a resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels, an aspect ratio of 16:10, a refresh rate of 120Hz, and 500 nits of brightness. It carries support for Dolby Vision and comes with Gorilla Glass 3 protection for the screen.
Under the hood, the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 features the Snapdragon 870 chipset. It is coupled with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. There is no microSD card slot on the device. It runs on the Android 12 OS with MIUI Pad 13 custom skin on top.
On the front, it has a 20-megapixel camera, and its back panel has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an LED flash. It houses a 10,000mAh battery that carries support for 67W fast charging. The device is fitted with quad speakers and carries support for stylus.
Recent reports have claimed that Tecno is gearing up to launch the Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition smartphone in India. The launch seems imminent as its microsite has gone live on Amazon India. The page shows how the Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition looks and what its most important features are.
The Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition page available on Amazon reveals that it is “coming soon.” This indicates that the phone will debut in the next few days and might be available during the Great Indian Festival 2022 sale.
Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition banner on Amazon
The major attraction of the Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition is that it is equipped with a polychromatic photoisomer technology on its back. As can be seen in the image below, each block on the phone’s back can change colors to multiple shades from plain white. The color-changing technology of the phone has been dubbed as the “Sunlight Drawing” by the company since it can change colors in sunlight.
Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition specifications
The Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition has a 6.8-inch IPS LCD display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, a 20.5:9 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device boots to Android 12 with HiOS 8.6 on top. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition
The Helio G96 is present at the helm of the Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition. It has 8 GB of RAM, up to 5 GB of virtual RAM, and 128 GB of built-in storage. The 5,000mAh battery of the device supports 33W fast charging.
The Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition has a 32-megapixel front camera. On its back, it features an OIS-enabled 64-mgeapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel telephoto snapper, a 2-megapixel depth assist lens, a laser autofocus unit, and a quad-LED flash.
Last month, ASUS launched its latest Zenfone series smartphone in the form of the ASUS Zenfone 9 as the successor to the last year’s Zenfone 8. Now, the company has started taking pre-orders for the ASUS Zenfone 9 in the United States.
The phone is priced at $699 and is now up for pre-order on Amazon. To make the deal better, the company is also offering all early buyers of the phone a complimentary pair of ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless earbuds, which costs $99.
Coming to the specifications, the ASUS Zenfone 9 features a 5.9-inch SAMOLED display with a Full HD+ screen resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rate with 445PPI pixel density, HDR10+ support, and a 112-percent DCI-P3 color gamut.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, coupled with up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It runs the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom UI.
In the camera department, there’s a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor coupled with a 2-megapixel Sony IMX363 ultra-wide sensor with 113 degrees field of view. On the front side, there’s a 12-megapixel Sony IMX663 snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The IP68-rated water and dust-resistant smartphone is powered by a 4,300mAh battery and has 30W fast charging support. The company claims that the battery can be charged from zero to 50 percent in under 30 minutes.
The company recently announced the Android 13 beta program for the ASUS Zenfone 9 smartphone, and the new software is now already being rolled out to those who are enrolled in the beta program. This means that the stable version of the new Android 13 should be available in the coming months.
Teclast P20S Tablet which generally retails for $200 is now available at a discounted price of $109.99 only at AliExpress. Please note that this super deal ends on September 9, 2022.
Generally retailing for $200, you can now buy Teclast P20S Tablet at a discounted price of $109.99 only at AliExpress. The tablet is available in the EU, UK, US, and Australian plugs. The final price may be lower or higher depending on the shipping region and warehouse. This deal ends on September 9, 2022. So place your order asap.
The Indian brand Daiwa has introduced a new 65-inch 4K D65U1WOS smart TV in India. The 43′′ and 55′′ versions of this TV were released in December 2021. So, let’s take a look at its specs, features, and pricing.
Daiwa D65U1WOS 65-inch smart TV specs
The smart TV uses a 65-inch DLED display panel with 4K (2,160×3,840 pixels) resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and 16:09 aspect ratio. It also offers HDR10 and 1000000:1 contrast ratio.
The TV features dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth v5 for connectivity. Under the hood, it has a quad-core ARM CA55 SoC, paired with a Mali G31 MP2 GPU. The chipset is complemented by 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB of inbuilt storage. It operates on LG’s WebOS. For audio output, the TV features 20W surround sound box speakers with Dolby Audio tuning.
Other highlight features of the smart TV include Magic Remote, ThinQ AI, built-in Alexa, air mouse, click wheel and intelligent edit options. It comes pre-installed with apps like Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5, SonyLIV, and more.
Coming to ports, the Daiwa D65U1WOS has two USB 2.0 ports and three HDMI 2.0 ports. It also includes an Ethernet port, optical output, earphones out, RF in, and AV in support.
Pricing & availability
Daiwa D65U1WOS 65-inch 4K smart TV has a price tag of Rs. 56,999. It is currently available through Daiwa’s website as well as top Indian retail outlets.
Honor has been actively launching new devices in its home market China as the company aims to take the lead position in the country’s smartphone market. In line with that, the brand is now all set to launch the next-generation X-series smartphones.
The company has today confirmed through a teaser poster that the Honor X40 series smartphones will be officially launched in China on 15th September.
The teaser postered shared by the company has a slogan that reads “New Leap Level Benchmark,” indicating powerful specifications for the upcoming devices. So far, the company has not revealed any of the phone’s specifications.
Honor CMO Jiang Hairong has revealed that there are more than 100 million users of the company’s X-series smartphones globally. He also added that the company would soon launch a nine-year milestone smartphone for the Honor X series.
Based on the previous reports, the Honor X40 series smartphones will come with an OLED panel, likely to be manufactured by BOE. The lineup will reportedly have Honor X40 Max, which is expected to come with 40W fast charging support.
As of now, not much is known about the specifications and features of the upcoming smartphones but we expect the company to soon start sharing teasers for the X40 series phones, revealing what we should expect from the smartphones.
Last year, Huawei had launched its flagship smartwatch in its home country China, dubbed Huawei Watch D. The device was recently showcased at the IFA Berlin, indicating the device is all set for its global debut.
Now, the Chinese giant has announced that the Huawei Watch D will soon be launched in the European market, but the exact launch date or the name of the countries where it will be officially announced remains unknown.
The company has announced that the Huawei Watch D will be made available in the European market this fall, which means it will be launched by the end of this year. It is expected to be priced at €449.
With such a price tag, it is more expensive than the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro, given that the smartwatch from Huawei comes with a built-in blood pressure monitor. It also comes with an electrocardiogram (ECG), a heart rate monitor, a skin temperature sensor, and a SpO2 sensor that can monitor blood oxygen levels.
The Huawei Watch D has a custom-made high-hardness aviation aluminum body with improved durability and scratch resistance. It features a 1.64-inch HD display that offers a 326PPI pixel density. The device is rated IP68 for water and dust resistance and is also the industry’s first watch with blood pressure monitoring support to come with such a rating.
It also supports heart rate detection through an eight-channel high-sensitivity optical sensor and has support for 70+ sports modes. As for the battery life, the company says that the device should last for seven days on a single charge when using all the features, and then it can be charged through wireless charging.
The Vivo Y22 has gone official in Indonesia. It is expected to be released in other Asian markets, including India, in the coming days. Indian retailer Mahesh Telecom has shared a poster of the Vivo Y22, which suggests that it will debut soon in the country. The poster mentions the key features of the smartphone. It also talks about the cashback offer that buyers of the Y22 will be able to take advantage of.
The Vivo can be seen sporting a dual-camera setup with a 50-megapixel main camera. It appears that the main snapper will be optimized to offer a better photography experience in dim-light conditions. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery.
The poster mentions a Rs 1,000 (~$12) cashback on credit card and credit card EMI transactions with SBI Bank, Kotak Bank, and OneCard will be available for Y22 buyers..The cashback offer will be out by the end of September, which means that its launch in India is coming up soon.
Vivo Y22 specifications
The Vivo Y22 has a 6.55-inch IPS LCD display with a teardrop notch design. It supports an HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Helio G85 chip, up to 6 GB of RAM, and a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging support.
Vivo Y22
The Y22 has a 50-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel macro snapper. On its front is an 8-megapixel selfie camera. In Indonesia, the device is priced at IDR 2,399,000 (~$161), which indicates it may cost around Rs 12,000 in India.
The Y22 is available in colors like Starlit Blue, Summer Cyan, and Metaverse Green in Indonesia. The above-shown poster only showcases the blue and green variants, which indicates that the Cyan model may not be released in India.
Last month Motorola announced two amazing flagship phones: the Motorola X30 Pro and the Motorola S30 Pro. While the former is the top-tier flagship, the latter is a flagship killer more focused on the quality price ratio. That is the reason why it is definitely one of the most interesting phones of this year for those who search for the max performance at an affordable price. But in order to understand whether or not this is the best flagship killer you can buy, it is worth comparing it to its most important rivals in the current market. Among these, we got the Realme GT 2 released earlier this year: we chose this device because it is currently available at very interesting street prices, so it is a perfect rival for the new Lenovo handset. So, here is a comparison between the main specifications of the Realme GT 2 and the Motorola X30 Pro.
Realme GT 2 vs Motorola S30 Pro
Realme GT 2
Motorola S30 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
162.9 x 75.8 x 8.6 mm,
194.5 g
158.5 x 71.2 x 7.5 mm,
172 g
DISPLAY
6.62 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), P-OLED
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 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
5000 mAh, fast charging 65W
4400 mAh, Fast Charging 68W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM
5G, dual SIM, splash and dust resistant
Design
The design of the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is more premium and curated than the Realme GT 2. First of all, this device is thinner, lighter, and more compact than its rival. Further, it comes with a curved screen at the sides, just like the most beautiful flagships. Last but not least, it has a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and it is splash and dust resistant. You can not find any of these pros on the Relame GT 2, but it is still an interesting device because two of its three color options are made with a special bio-polymer resembling the touch and feel of real paper. You can even draw on the phone with a pencil and erase with a rubber. However, this is not enough for it to win the design comparison as we prefer the elegance of the Motorola S30 Pro. Do you agree with us?
Display
The display of the Motorola Moto S30 Pro looks better than the one found on the Realme GT 2. It is a P-OLED panel manufactured by LG which is able to show up to one billion colors. It has a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a great 144 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification. It comes with a diagonal of 6.55 inches, curved edges, and an in-display fingerprint reader. The Realme GT 2 has an OLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and HDR10+ as well, but its refresh rate is lower at just 120 Hz and it is not able to show one billion colors. On the other hand, it is the only one featuring stereo speakers, even though it does not provide a 3.5 mm audio jack. Do you prefer having a better display or better audio on a phone?
Specs & Software
Even though these devices are very similar in terms of performance, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is slightly better. First of all, it has a superior chipset: the Snapdragon 888+ is actually an upgrade of the Snapdragon 888 found on the Realme GT 2. It is a chipset built with a 5 nm production process coming with 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, and four Cortex A55 CPUs running at 1.8 GHz, as well as an Adreno 660 GPU. The chipset is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage, while the Realme GT 2 stops at 256 GB of internal storage in its most expensive configuration. Both handsets run Android 12 out of the box, customized by Realme UI 3.0 and MYUI 4.0, respectively. Note that the GT 2 will get three major Android updates and four years of security patches as per the latest Realme update policies.
Camera
The Realme GT 2 and the Motorola S30 Pro come with the same main camera: a 50 MP Sony IMX766 sensor with a 50 MP resolution, an f/1.8 focal aperture, and OIS. The Motorola actually sports a better ultrawide camera with a 13 MP resolution (against just 8 MP), as well as a better front camera with a 32 MP resolution (against 16 MP). So, we can definitely say that the Motorola S30 Pro has a better camera setup.
The most important advantage of the Realme GT 2 over its rival is definitely the battery capacity. Thanks to a 5000 mAh battery, it lasts a lot longer on a single charge and its rival is not able to compete in any way, especially if we consider that it has similar specifications but a 4400 mAh battery. The charging technologies are very similar, so expect similar charging speeds, but the Motorola will obviously be quicker to reach full charge due to its smaller battery.
Price
The Motorola S30 Pro starts from €330/$330 in the Chinese market, while the Realme GT 2 can easily be found for less than €400/$400 in the global market. Overall, the Motorola S30 Pro is superior, if we exclude the battery.
Since the launch of the MIJIA M365 electric scooter in 2017, Xiaomi has continued to improve on the model with subsequent releases due to the popularity of the e-scooter. Earlier this year, the company unveiled the MIJIA Electric Scooter 3 Lite in China. The tech giant has now quietly launched the same model but named Xiaomi Scooter 3 Lite in Europe.
The Xiaomi Electric Scooter 3 Lite is currently accessible in several countries on the continent through Amazon. The scooter, for example, costs €446.27 ($444.07) in France, €449.99 ($447.77) in Spain, €453.71 ($451.47) in Italy, and €495.88 (US$493.43) in the Netherlands. While most countries only offer the e-scooter in white at the moment, a black variant of the scooter is available in Spain. The scooter retailed at 1,899 yuan (~$298) in China and so, is selling at almost twice the price in Xiaomi’s home market.
As a reminder, the Xiaomi Electric Scooter 3 Lite’s frame is said to be 10mm thinner than that of the MIJIA Electric Scooter 1s which was launched in 2020. The reduced frame size is said to offer the scooter a lower center of gravity and a more stable ride. The body is made of high-strength aluminum alloy material, which makes the body lighter and easier, and more convenient to carry.
In terms of design, the Xiaomi Electric Scooter 3 Lite removes the complicated design of the forehead to create a visual minimalist and light feeling. At the same time, the light is moved down to “reduce the burden” on the forehead. The screen ratio of the instrument cluster is also increased and you get an optimized screen control experience.
Furthermore, the new electric scooter has a 13% increase in climbing ability, a maximum speed of 25km/h, and a rated power of 250W. The scooter’s range is just 20km making it suitable for short commutes. Also, the front hub cover is set to add retro elements.
LG Electronics has announced it will incorporate non-fungible tokens (NFTs) technology in some of its smart TVs. This comes just a few weeks after a similar move by Samsung. LG has also floated a new NFT marketplace called LG Art Lab. The first artwork from the new NFT platform will come from sculptor Barry X Ball.
The service will be available from September 22, 2022, when the first artwork will drop. The app is accessible in the US market for LG smart TVs running on WebOS 5.0 or later. You can download the app from the TV’s home screen. Subsequently, users could be able to buy and sell artworks on the platform via NFT drops. The first drop features the metallic-looking NFT from Barry Ball. Users will use the USD coin stablecoin platform to purchase artwork on the app. The user will scan the QR code and open the Wallupto app on a smartphone to complete the transaction.
The LG NFT platform is built on Hedera which uses the hashgraph technology. Most platforms like Ethereum and Solana utilize Blockchain technology. It is claimed that hashgraph is faster and more efficient than Blockchain. LG says the NFT drops will be released monthly. There is no activity currently on the LG Art Lab and pricing details are lacking.
The app features a video of Barry X Ball promoting the upcoming NFT drop on 22 September. LG is silent on the availability of the LG Art Lab in other markets. The artwork can be displayed on the smart TV when not in use.
In recent years, more and more companies have started to focus AI and Robots. Recently, Xiaomi unveiled its bionic robot called CyberOne, which looked quite interesting and advanced. And Last week, during the China International Service Trade Fair, Lenovo unveiled its first self-developed “remote stand-in” robot called the Lenovo Morningstar Robot S1.
As a “remote stand-in” robot, Morningstar S1 innovatively integrates the metaverse and industrial robots, says Lenovo. The robot is claimed to be used for remote inspections. It can be widely used in ordinary manual assembly lines, spraying workshops, radioactive laboratories, and other environments according to the needs of different production scenarios.
Morningstar S1 comes with a pair of AR glasses that can be used to view all the images and videos the robot captures in real-time. As per the company, the Robot’s body is made up of recycled plastic and low-carbon aluminum, which improves performance and durability while also leaving fewer carbon footprints, hence being more environment friendly.
Lenovo Morningstar Robot is said to have a height of 142cm, which is somewhat similar to the height of human vision. It uses a four-wheel independent suspension design, which improves the S1’s walking stability. It also provides a stable image output thanks to the addition of a two-axis high-performance gimbal. The robot is claimed to offer stable and clear images. It also reduces dizziness when users monitor remotely.
The Lenovo robot seems like a great product that can help many companies to a large extent. It has been developed for commercial use and we are not aware of its pricing. Moreover, the robot will likely be sold only in Mainland China.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
