Realme is gearing up to launch the Watch 3 Pro in India on September 6. Alongside the watch, the company will also unveil the Realme C33 and Buds Air 3S. However, just days ahead of the launch, Realme Watch 3 Pro has been listed on Flipkart, revealing full specifications and images of the device. The smartwatch is confirmed to come with a large AMOLED display, Bluetooth calling, built-in GPS, and more.
Realme Watch 3 Pro’s Flipkart listing, initially spotted by tipster Mukul Sharma, reveals the full specifications as well as the price of the watch. It is listed on the e-commerce platform with a price of Rs 5,499 (around $69). The watch will be available in two color options- Grey and Black.
Realme Watch 3 Pro Specifications
As per the Flipkart listing, the Realme Watch 3 Pro will feature a 1.78-inch AMOLED display that offers a 368 x 448-pixel resolution. It will also carry support for Always On Display functionality. The design of the watch appears to be quite simple, it is having a rectangular dial and is equipped with silicone strap material. Realme Watch 3 Pro will be launched as a unisex watch and will be ideal for both men and women.
The watch is listed to be equipped with accelerometer and heart rate sensors. Moreover, it will have Bluetooth calling feature, meaning you’ll have complete calling functionality through your watch. It will allow you to not only receive call notifications on your smartwatch but also attend them directly through the watch’s built-in speaker and microphone.
The wearable is equipped with a Lithium-ion battery, which is rated to last up to 10 days. The watch is claimed to charge fully in around 150 minutes.
Redmi is gearing up to launch the Redmi A1 smartphone on September 6th. The smartphone will launch alongside the Redmi 11 5G and the Redmi 11. The design of the device has already been revealed via an Amazon microsite. And now, the complete spec sheet and price point of the device have been tipped.
According to tipster Yogesh Brar, the upcoming Redmi A1 will be priced under Rs. 10,000 in India. As for the display, it will be a 6.5-inch HD+ (1,600x720p) TFT panel. Under the hood, the device will have a MediaTek Helio A22 chipset complemented by 2GB RAM and 32GB of storage. There are rumors for a 3GB RAM variant as well. The device will have expandable storage via a microSD card slot.
Moving on, the device will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging capabilities and will ship with Android 12 pre-installed.
As for optics, a 91mobilesHindi report states that the phone could include dual rear cameras with an 8MP (f/2.0) primary sensor and an f/2.2 Auxiliary sensor. It could have a 5MP (f/2.2) camera on the front for selfies and video calling. Portrait mode, time-lapse, short video, and other camera capabilities will be available on the Redmi A1. Having said that, it appears that the Redmi A1 will not include a fingerprint scanner.
Realme is scheduled to announce several products including the Realme Buds Air 3S and Watch 3 Pro in India on September 6. Today, the company has confirmed it will also be launching a new smartphone, dubbed Realme C33 on the same day. The handset is confirmed to feature a 5,000mAh and 50MP dual camera setup on the back. Let’s have a look at all the details.
Realme announced through its official Twitter handle that the Realme C33 will be launched in India on September 6 at 12 pm (noon). In addition, a dedicated landing page for the smartphone went live on the company’s India website revealing some details about the phone.
The landing page confirms that the Realme C33 will feature a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The device is claimed to offer the highest pixel performance in the segment. It will come with a CHDR algorithm for clearer backlit photos and will support multiple photography modes.
Further, the handset is confirmed to sport a 5,000mAh battery that can last up to 37 days on standby. The company claims Realme C33 will come with improved power efficiency and will get an ultra-saving mode for extended battery life.
Moreover, the company has revealed the phone will be 8.3mm thick and weigh 187g. The Realme C33 will be launched in at least three color options—Blue, Gold, and Black. These may be officially called Sandy Gold, Aqua Blue, and Night Sea.
According to an earlier report, the Realme C33 will be sold in three storage configurations in India. It will be available in either 3GB + 32GB, 4GB + 64GB, and 4GB + 128GB variants. More details about the smartphone are likely to emerge ahead of launch.
OPPO might soon bring a new A series smartphone, dubbed the OPPO A17, to the global as well as Indian market. The device was recently spotted on GCF and BIS India databases. Now it has made an appearance on the US FCC website, hinting at an imminent launch. OPPO A17 is expected to be the successor to the OPPO A16, which was launched back in September 2021 with a 6.52-inch HD+ display, Helio G35, and a 5,000mAh battery.
As per a report by MySmartPrice, OPPO A17 has been listed on the FCC database bearing the model number CPH2477. It is listed to feature a 5000mAh battery and support 10W charging. The device is also confirmed to run Android 12 out of the box. It will likely have ColorOS 12 skin on the top. The listing suggests the OPPO A17 will support 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz WiFi.
OPPO A16
Details about the OPPO A17 are still pretty short. More information regarding its specifications and features will likely emerge soon. Meanwhile, let’s check out the specs of the OPPO A16 to get a better idea of what to expect from its successor.
OPPO A16 Specifications
OPPO A16 features a 6.52 inches LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 processor paired with 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64G of built-in storage. It also has a dedicated microSD card slot.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the device has a triple rear camera setup on the back consisting of a 13-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist sensor. It has a 16-megapixel shooter on the front for selfies and video calls. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 10W charging.
Recently Honor 70 made its international debut, and we were pretty lucky to quickly get our hands on the global model. Since we reviewed the Magic 4 Pro, a pretty decent premium model, we were looking forward to the Honor 70, marketed as an upper mid-range device. So we reviewed the phone in the first instance.
The phone we have is the Mirrored-black color model, which best emphasizes the premium feel of this phone. And to be honest, the black model doesn’t look like one of those mid-range models with compromised built quality. It inherits some of the classic design features of the high-end Honor series, such as the curved screen, the more palm-fitting frame design, and the very integrated feel from the front to the back.
Another pleasant surprise is that it is lightweight. It doesn’t have a large camera module like the Magic 4 Pro, which in turn allows the phone to keep its weight down to 181g. However, this doesn’t mean that we didn’t have fun with its cameras. On the contrary, its camera performance still could be the reason you buy this phone.
The dual-circle design of the camera setup is reserved on the new Honor 70. What’s slightly different from its predecessor is that the circles are not joined on an elevated island. But it doesn’t change the fact the camera module has a significant bump. I didn’t particularly like the design, but it did stick with me right away.
And the glossy glass cover easily collects fingerprints. But the good news is that it can hide these fingerprints from your view at certain angles. So, it won’t be as annoying as the other glossy models.
Unlike the curved bezels on both sides, the top and bottom are flat. There’s only a microphone on the top. And the bottom sim-card slot is available to load dual sim cards with a 5G network. There’s only one speaker at the bottom and no headphone jack available. And we couldn’t find an official description of its waterproofness, so maybe it’s better to keep it away from water. For a promised IP rating, you can check out the Magic 4 Pro, which supports IP68 waterproof rating.
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The front face is covered with a 6.67-inch 120Hz edge-curved OLED display. The FHD+ display looks great with wonderful colors and has a smooth visual experience with fast response. We can hardly even tell the difference between it and some premium models through the naked eye, but it’s still not a screen supplied by Samsung. It’s quite surprising that other suppliers have caught up with the Samsung display, no matter its panel colors or functions.
From the app DRM Info, we learned that the phone is compatible with Widevine L1 level, so there’s no problem watching HDR content on platforms like Netflix. In addition, the display also supports 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, which is probably the best eye-protection solution available for OLED screens.
Performance & Gaming
The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 788G+ chipset. The chipset has pretty good power efficiency and good heating control due to TSMC’s 6nm processing, though its peak performance doesn’t compare to the Snapdragon 870 chip. From the benchmark results, we can see that Honor’s tuning of the chip is not bad, and there’s roughly a 10-22% performance gap between them.
The main difference comes from their graphic computing, but according to the gaming results we got here, the gap is not that significant. Whether in PUBG Mobile or Genshin impact, the Honor 70 could release the full potential of the chip.
For PUBG Mobile, the gaming experience is almost the same as what we had on most flagship models, while For accessing the smoothest gaming experience in heavy games like GenShin Impact, We would not suggest playing under the highest graphics.
But a surprise is that the Honor 70 has the best heat control among all the phones we tested. Even when running the Extreme test in 3Dmark, it maintains excellent performance stability with no throttling.
Software & GMS
As for software, Honor’s global model has all the Google services ready for global users. And they’re over 40 system languages supported on the phone. Plus the 120Hz display performs very close to Huawei phones in terms of system stability and smoothness. There’s no notification-missing issue that we had on Vivo models. And it also has good management of multiple apps running in the background, and I barely experienced the issues of apps being forcibly shut down.
So it performs very close to Huawei software in terms of system stability and smoothness. And coupled with the free Google services and apps, I think the global version of Honor’s Magic UI is almost the best Android-based software I have ever experienced.
CAMERAS
The Honor 70 is equipped with 3 rear cameras and a 32MP selfie camera. The triple setup includes a 54MP main camera, a 50MP wide-angle lens, and another depth sensor.
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The main camera is driven by the debut IMX800 sensor, which has a fairly large size featuring 54MP resolution even when compared with those special camera phones.
Combined with the Honor Image Engine, the great camera hardware offers decent light capture and is able to reproduce rich details with good purity, especially for the shadow part. But sometimes when shooting high-contrast scenarios, the dark areas of the images might be too bright to give a proper contrast, but the good news is that it always has good exposure for the overall image without losing details.
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The wide-angle lens is not as aggressive as the main camera’s overexposure, and it also reserved pretty decent detail with its 50MP sensor.
However, like the other wide-angle lenses, it sometimes also suffers from fringing issues.
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Although the phone doesn’t equip a zoom lens for a long shot, the 2x digital-zoom images also look good with decent colors and detail.
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For night shooting, the large sensor gives great power to the main camera. Even in extreme low light conditions, it could reproduce rich dark details and significantly improve the overall brightness. Although the wide-angle lens is less stable than the main lens, there are still great optimizations that the image engine brought to the wide-angle samples. But due to the lack of OIS, if using the night mode, there’s still a risk of getting blurred images caused by hand-shaking.
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And there’s a creative feature for video shooting, which is called the Solo Cut. It enables real-time focus-tracking for selected portraits and creates dual clips at the same time: one is about the whole picture you shoot, and the other one is the solo clip that is generated by the figure-tracking mode.
As we mentioned, there’s a single loudspeaker available on the Honor 70, but it doesn’t sound as bad as I thought.
Battery & charging
The lightweight phone amazingly features a 4800mAh large battery with 66W fast charging, which took us 45mins to finish the charging test. And supported by the large battery, it’s pretty easy for the phone to last for the whole-day use.
Conclusion
It’s good to see the midrange model inherited some of the great features of the flagship Magic 4 Pro. The complete software experience and the premium design would easily make it stand out in its price segment. What’s even more surprising is that it dares to use a flagship-level camera sensor here and another 50MP wide-angle camera. That said, it’s definitely not perfect as it has quite obvious drawbacks, such as the single speaker used here and the less powerful chipset.
Today, Honor held its IFA 2022 event where the brand announced three new products—Honor 70, Honor MagicBook 14, and Honor Pad 8—to the global market. The company also introduced its new “Dual Flagship Strategy” with the aim to bring its upcoming foldable and flagship smartphones to Europe and other regions around the world.
However, the company didn’t unveil any foldable device at the event. It’s possible that Honor may bring the Honor Magic V to the European market or the tech giant may even announce an entirely new model.
Now if we talk about the newly launched products, Honor 70 and MagicBook 14 have already debuted in various countries. But the Honor Pad 8 is the company’s first tablet available outside of China. Let’s have a closer look at the price, specifications, and features of the newly launched electronics.
Honor 70
The Honor 70 has a 6.78-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1,920Hz PWM dimming frequency. Under the hood, it is powered by the Snapdragon 778G Plus SoC with HONOR’s own GPU Turbo X. The chipset is paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the device comes with a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 54-megapixel IMX800 Super Sensing Main Camera, accompanied by a 50-megapixel ultra-wide & macro sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. While on the front, the device has a 32-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.
The handset is fueled by a 4,800mAh battery with 66W fast charging support. On the software front, it runs Android 12-based Magic UI 6.1 out of the box. However, the device may soon get the Magic UI 7.0 because the company has already unveiled it at the IFA event.
Honor Pad 8
The Honor Pad 8 is the company’s affordable all-round tablet that comes with a 12-inch LCD screen with 2K resolution and an 87% screen-to-body ratio. It draws power from the Snapdragon 680 chipset which is coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
On the software front, the tablet runs Android 12 with Magic UI 6 on top. It features eight loudspeakers with DTS audio tuning technology for a great multimedia experience. In terms of optics, the tablet sports 5-megapixel front and rear cameras. It is backed by a 7,250mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging.
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The MagicBook 14 comes with a 14-inch 2.1K screen with a brightness rating of 300 nits and a 100% sRGB rich color gamut. It also has triple eye protection certification from TUV Rheinland for low blue light and no screen flicker.
The laptop is powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12500H processor and is also configurable with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 dedicated graphics card. The device is available with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD. MagicBook 14 also comes with significant upgrades in battery life and up to 20.8% better power efficiency compared to its predecessor. It has Microsoft Windows 11 and Office H&S 2021 pre-installed.
The laptop has a body made entirely of metal. It is powered by a large 75Wh battery that supports 100W rapid charging and can be fully charged in 80 minutes. The laptop also supports reverse charging when shut off.
Pricing & availability
The Honor 70 is currently available in select European markets. In the UK it is priced at £480 for the 8+ 128GB unit. While in other European countries, Honor 70 will sell at €550 the base 8+ 128GB model. The device will also be available in the 8+256GB storage variant which will be available for €600. The handset will be offered in three colors- Crystal Silver, Emerald Green, and Midnight Black.
The Honor Pad 8 tablet will also be available for sale in European countries. In the UK, it is available at £250 for the base 4+128GB variant. In other European markets, it is priced at €330 for the base 4+128GB variant. Whereas the 6/128GB model is available for €350.
If we talk about the Honor MagicBook 14, it is also available for sale in select European markets. The base i5 version of the tablet will be available for €1,099. However, if you decide to add an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 GPU, you’ll have to pay €1,299.
All three products can be pre-ordered from HiHonor.com. The deliveries and open sales will begin on September 18.
VANKYO has released a compact and powerful projector with functionality for streaming content and excellent audio-visual properties. The VANKYO Leisure 470 Pro is projected as a great outdoor projector that can relive the big screen experience. It joins a saturated market of versatile projectors but hopes to be at the top.
Projectors have grown in their utility over the years, and the Leisure 470 Pro is coming well-kitted. It outputs high-quality audio and video, as well as is capable of being connected to several streaming platforms. The new projector can be used both indoors and outdoors with great effect. In fact, VANKYO says that the Leisure 470 Pro is up to 40% smaller than its competitors. The projector outputs 1080 pixels of content and can be carried around easily. It offers entertainment, education, and gaming functionalities that can be deployed at short notice.
The Leisure 470 Pro features dual-band Wi-Fi with a 5GHz frequency providing quality streaming even at a range outdoors. The projector does not suffer from frequent buffering but delivers robust videos while operational. The Leisure 470 Pro has two HDMI ports for connection to Roku, Fire TV, and Android TV, as well as other inputs. Streaming services that can be used with the projector include HBO Max, YouTube, Disney+, and Netflix. The app list however depends on the connected streaming device although Android TV and Fire TV support most of the apps. The device also supports USB connectivity, with AV, TF, and an audio-out port also featured.
The Leisure 470 Pro can project images from 39 inches up to 250 inches in 1080p resolution. It comes with improved brightness than its predecessor, thus enhancing clarity and colour. The accompanying remote control enables easy control and adjustment of the projector even when mounted. The projector also provides blue light protection to reduce eye strain. The Leisure 470 Pro is also well-built to keep it cool even when operational for extended periods. It has a two-fan heat dissipation cooling system which is quite effective. The new VANKYO projector is priced at $169.99 but up to a $20 discount is on offer.
The Nokia brand has retained a strong presence in the United States and is the fifth top smartphone brand in the US market. This much was revealed in the latest IDC report which also showed that the Nokia C100 is the 15th most sold smartphone this year. The report shows that the Nokia C200 also had a successful run in 2022.
The IDC slide indicated a surge in Nokia smartphone shipments in Q2 2022 compared to Q1 and year-on-year. The United States market holds a huge promise for Nokia and it expects to sustain a strong run in Q3 2022.
The analyst IDC did not provide the numbers behind the report, but it aligned with the previous IDC and Strategy Analytics’ Q1 reports. Nokia is a leading player globally in the feature phone market. Nokia Mobile is fast expanding its market share to include smartphones and is enjoying a positive spin in the US. As per a previous report, Nokia Mobile’s growth profile in Europe was less impressive at 31% compared to North America at 87%.
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The IDC report on Nokia’s performance in the US is a reflection of the brand’s focus and translates to strong financials for the company overall. Since 2021, Nokia has enjoyed some very strong showings both in Europe and North America. The United Kingdom is also another market where Nokia has continued to have a solid showing.
Jabra has announced the Elite 5 mid-range earbuds during IFA 2022. The Jabra Elite 5 comes with active noise cancellation (ANC), multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, and up to 7 hours of playback with ANC active. The Elite 5 earbuds come with 6mm drivers and join the Elite 7 Pro, Elite 7 Active, Elite 4 Active, and Elite 3 in the brand’s portfolio.
Jabra Elite 5 earbuds
You can connect the new earbuds via Bluetooth to two devices simultaneously and it also features IP55 protection. The Elite 5 supports aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs. The earbuds have a customizable EQ setting and a teardrop design. Jabra says the Elite 5 provides a discreet, comfortable, and compact fit and improved performance. There are six microphones on the Elite 5 which allows the user to receive clearer calls due to ANC. The fast pairing of devices is also available, as well as voice assistant functionality.
Jabra states that the Elite 5 is versatile and perfect for those who want to enjoy an immersive experience removed from the din of environmental interference. The Elite 5 earbuds will retail for $149.99 but there are lots more products with similar capabilities and with a less-expensive price tag.
The earbuds, however, offer balance and some decent features that could sway buyers to the product. The ANC wireless earbuds segment is highly saturated and the entry of the Elite 5 adds more choices for buyers.
Redmi is scheduled to unveil two new smartphones—Redmi A1 and Redmi 11 Prime 5G—in India on September 6. While we wait for the two handsets to launch, a new leak suggests the company is working on another 11 series smartphone, dubbed Redmi 11 Pro. The details about the device are short but it is likely to be a mid-range smartphone.
Tipster Mukul Sharma has spotted the “Redmi 11 Pro” moniker on the source code. The device is expected to be the latest entrant to Redmi’s 11 series. Currently, only the name of the device is known and we hope further information will be revealed soon.
Meanwhile, let’s check out the specifications of the Redmi 11 Prime 5G that is confirmed to launch in India on September 6.
Redmi 11 Prime 5G Specifications (Expected)
The Redmi 11 Prime 5G will come with a full HD+ IPS LCD panel that offers 1080 x 2048 pixels resolution. The device will offer a standard 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset paired with up to 6GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the device will feature a dual-rear camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an LED flash. While on the front, it will have a 5-megapixel selfie camera. It is backed by a 5000mAh battery that supports 18W rapid charging. On the software front, it will run Android 12 with MIUI 13 on top
If we talk about the price, Redmi 11 Prime is expected to cost around Rs. 16,000 (roughly $200) in India. The device will likely come in multiple storage variants.
At IFA 2022, Lenovo has launched a new gaming monitor that can also be user by creatives. The new Legion Y32p-30comes with highlight features like 4K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. Let’s take a closer look at all the details.
Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 has a 31.5-inch 4K IPS panel with 3,840 x 2,160p resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio and 144Hz refresh rate. According to Lenovo, it has equipped the Y32p-30 with a WLED backlight and an anti-glare panel.
The company claims an impressive response time of 0.2 ms response times (MPRT) with this new display. Other than that, the Legion Y32p-30 has a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and a 400 nit peak brightness level. It comes with the Display HDR 400 certification and offers 10-bit color depth.
For creatives, the display offers 90% DCI-P3 and 99% sRGB colour space coverages. It comes calibrated from the factory to provide color accuracacy of Delta E<2. 16 local dimming zones and ‘Natural Low Blue Light’ mode are also offered on the display.
Lenovo provides two HDMI 2.1 connectors for compatibility with modern game consoles and high-end graphics cards. Similarly, the Legion Y32p-30 offers a single DisplayPort 1.4 connection as well as a USB Type-C port that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode and has a total bandwidth of 32.4 Gbps across four PCIe lanes. In addition, the display provides five USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports of various standards and dual 5 W speakers or a 3.5 mm audio out if you intend to utilise external audio equipment.
Lenovo has not confirmed a release date for the Legion Y32p-30, but it will be available in 2023. However, when it does hit the market, the company says the monitor will cost €999 in the Eurozone.
Samsung unveiled its fourth generation Galaxy Z foldables i.e. the Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 last month. Since then both devices have been up for pre-orders in various countries. In India, both foldable phones went on pre-booking on August 16th and within 12 hours, Samsung announced that it had received more than 50,000 pre-booking requests.
Today, Samsung India took to its Twitter handle to share that the company’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 crossed 1,00,000 pre-bookings at the end of September 1st. This has made both devices the most popular foldable smartphones in India. The South Korean brand had announced a host of pre-booking offers for customers including free wireless charger duo, 1-year Samsung Care Plus at Rs 6,000, and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic at Rs 2,999. There were also additional bank offers and exchange discounts. This made the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 an interesting buy for customers.
It’s worth noting that the wireless charger duo, Samsung Care Plus, and Watch 4 classic offers on the fourth generation foldable are no longer available on Samsung’s website and in the brand’s exclusive stores. Interested customers can avail Rs 8,000 instant cashback on HDFC Bank cards. There is also an additional exchange bonus up to Rs 8,000, a 20K advantage program, and a referral advantage program on the purchase of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 start at Rs 1,54,999 (~$1,944) and Rs 89,999 (~$1,129), respectively. The above-mentioned above offers are exclusively available in India.
Redmi A1 launch date has been announced in India. It is set to debut on September 6th at 12 noon. The device will launch alongside the Redmi 11 Prime series. Xiaomi has put up a microsite of the upcoming offering revealing its key specifications. it is also confirmed to be available for purchase from Amazon. Previously, the smartphone has been spotted on multiple certification websites including FCC, BIS, and Geekbench benchmarking platform.
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As per the microsite, the Redmi A1 will come in Black, Blue, and Green colours. Design-wise, the device features a leather textured back panel. It has a square camera module housing a single sensor paired with LED flash. The smartphone seems to have a compact form factor. The SIM card tray is on the left side whereas the power and volume buttons are located on the right side. There is no rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and it’s unclear if it will be embedded with the power button.
On the front, the Redmi A1 features a waterdrop notch and a thick chin at the bottom. Internally, it is confirmed to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit. The device is teased to be powered by an unnamed MediaTek Helio processor, however, as per the Geekbench listing, it is expected to be the Helio A22 paired with 3GB RAM.
Rest of the details about the Redmi A1 remain a mystery at the moment. The Redmi A1 smartphone is expected to be an entry-level offering. We will learn more details at the launch event on Tuesday.
Garmin Venu Sq 2 series smartwatches have been launched in the US. The lineup comprises a regular variant and a Music Edition. Both devices are identical to each other in terms of core specifications. The only difference between them is that the Music Edition offers offline music playback and WiFi connectivity. Read on to know what the Garmin Venu Sq 2 series offers out of the box.
The Garmin Venu Sq 2 and Venu Sq 2 Music Edition feature a squarish dial and comes in 40, 43, and 45mm sizes. There are two physical buttons on the right side. The smartwatches offer a 1.41-inch AMOLED display bearing a resolution of 320 x 360 pixels. The Garmin Venu Sq 2 series has a fibre-reinforced polymer case and Gorilla Glass 3. It is water-resistant up to 5 meters.
Talking about health and fitness features, the Garmin Venu Sq 2 series is equipped with a heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, all-day stress, sleep, menstrual cycle tracker, and body battery energy monitor. The wearable devices come pre-loaded with more than 25 indoor and outdoor sports. Users can also create their own workouts from more than 1,600 exercises. The Garmin Venu Sq 2 duo also feature built-in GPS and support contactless payments via Garmin Pay.
The Garmin Ven Sq 2 series offer safety and tracking features allowing users to send a message with their live location to pre-selected contacts if they need any assistance when paired with the smartphone. Other convenient features on the smartwatches include notifications for email, texts, and other apps. The Venu 2 Sq Music Edition comes with built-in WiFi and is capable of storing 500 songs onboard through Spotify Deezer, and Amazon Music.
The Garmin Venu Sq 2 series is claimed to offer up to 12 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 26 hours under GPS-GNSS mode.
The Garmin Venu Sq 2 comes in Shadow Grey, Cream Gold, and Cool Mint colours and is priced at $249.99. Meanwhile, the Venu Sq 2 Music Edition costs $299.99and is available in Black, Slate, Ivory, Peach Gold, Grey and Cream Gold. Both smartwatches are available for purchase in the US from Garmin’s official website.
Following multiple leaks and rumors regarding the smartwatch, Amazfit has officially debuted the GTS 4. The GTS 4 joins the GTS 4 Mini and GTR 4 as Amazfit’s latest smartwatches, which were unveiled at IFA 2022 in Berlin. The GTS 4 Mini, by the way, is the largest of Amazfit’s fourth-generation smartwatches. The GTS 4 has a 1.75-inch AMOLED display, but the GTR 4 and GTS 4 Mini have 1.43-inch and 1.65-inch displays, respectively.
Amazfit also says that the GTS 4 would last up to a week between charges. The GTS 4 uses Amazfit’s new BioTracker 4.0 PPG optical sensor and includes dual-band GPS, just like the GTR 4. Amazfit, on the other hand, pre-installs Zepp OS 2.0, Amazfit’s in-house operating system.
The GTS 4 is available in Autumn Brown, Infinite Black, Misty White, and Rosebud Pink. To compare, all but the Infinite Black variant have a gold chassis. To complement its black watch band, Infinite Black variant has a dark grey chassis.
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The GTS 4 will first be available in Germany and Poland, according to Amazfit, with a pre-sale event slated for September 2. However, the smartwatch will not be available for purchase until September 12 in Germany and September 16 in the rest of Europe. Furthermore, Amazfit is evasive about the smartwatch’s availability in other nations. Currently, the business has announced that the GTS 4 will be available in France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom “from mid-September through October.” The GTS 4 should be released in additional undisclosed nations and locations as well.
The Amazfit GTS 4 Mini features a 1.65-inch AMOLED display. It is the first model in the GTS 4 series and has a 0.1-inch larger AMOLED panel than the GTS 2 Mini. The screen also has Always-on display technology. The display bends into the smartwatch’s frame, and there is only one physical button on the smartwatch. Smartwatch Amazfit GTS 2 Mini
The watch also has health and fitness tracking, such as heart rate and SpO2, as well as over 120 sports modes. The smartwatch is powered by a 270mAh battery that can last up to 15 days. When in battery saver mode, the device’s battery may last up to 45 days, which is quite outstanding.
The Amazfit GTS 4 Mini is available in the Eurozone (starting with Germany) for €99.99, which is €100 less expensive than the newly launched GTR 4 and GTS 4. According to Amazfit, the smartwatch will be released in other countries soon, though no date has been provided. The smartwatch comes in four colorways – Flamingo Pink, Midnight Black, Mint Blue, and Moonlight White.
pTron Force X10 smartwatch has launched in India today. The homegrown brand has expanded its range of smartwatches with the latest offering. The Force X10 is an affordable offering priced under Rs 2,000. It packs a host of features along with a Bluetooth calling function. Read on to know what the device offers out of the box.
The pTron Force X10 comes with a square dial and a 1.7-inch display bearing an HD resolution. It is equipped with an alloy metal casing and is IP68 certified water-resistant. There is a button on the right side of the device.
The pTron Force X10 is equipped with heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, and sleep tracker. It packs support for 8 workout modes and is also capable of tracking sedentary reminder. The wearable device can also track calories, steps, and distance travelled.
The pTron Force X10 also offers convenient features including Bluetooth calling, remote camera and music control, shake function to click picture, raise and wake, weather updates, alarms, social notifications, and more. The smartwatch supports Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and is powered by a 200mAh battery unit that is claimed to offer 5 days of battery life with three hours of charging.
The pTron Force X10 carries a special launch price tag of Rs 1,499. It will go on sale from Amazon starting September 4th and the first 100 customers can avail the smartwatch at Rs 99 only. The device is offered in Glam Black, Pure Black, Space Blue & Suede Pink colours
POCO has announced that it will launch two new budget-oriented smartphones on September 6th. These are the POCO M5 and the POCO M5s. The M5 will launch globally while the M5s will only debut in the Indian market. So, let’s take a look at what we know so far about these upcoming devices.
POCO M5 specs & features
The POCO M5 will be a sleek-looking device with curved edges and a shiny black camera module with three lens cutouts and an LED flash. The rest of the back features a leather-like texture.
POCO M5
According to leaks, the device will be offered in Black, Yellow, Blue, and Green color options. Coming to specs, the POCO M5 is confirmed to feature the new MediaTek Helio G99 chipset. This chip is based on TSMC’s 6nm node and has an octa-core processor with two cores clocked at 2.2GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores with a maximum frequency of 2GHz.
Other than that, the device is expected to feature a 6.58-inch LDC display with FHD+ resolution. A 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging is also expected. It might have a side-facing fingerprint sensor for security and will likely run MIUI 13 based on Android 12.
POCO M5s specs & features
The POCO M5s is said to be a rebranded Redmi Note 10S. Based on this assumption, the device will likely feature a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate, 386 ppi pixel density, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
Under the hood, we can expect the Helio G96 SoC paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. The smartphone will sport a quad-camera configuration consisting of a 64MP main, an 8MP ultra-wide, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor. The front-facing camera will be 13 MP.
Other features could include twin stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone connector, a dedicated MicroSD card slot, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, an IP53 rating, a 5,000mAh battery, and support for 33W rapid charging.
Both the POCO M5 and the M5s are rumored to feature 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. The M5 is expected to cost EUR 189 for the 64GB storage model while the 128GB model is said to cost EUR 209. The M5s model is rumored to start at EUR 229 and the 128GB model could cost EUR 249.
Leica, the globally renowned photography brand, recently announced the Leica Cine 1 – an ultra-short throw (UST) laser projector, which the brand calls a laser TV, and the brand claims to have revolutionized the future of television.
Leica Cine 1 Projector
In collaboration with Hisense, Leica launched the Leica Cine 1 at the annual 2022 IFA consumer electronics trade show in Berlin. And before we get into the specifics of the Leica Cine 1, here’s the pricing of the Leica Cine 1.
The Leica Cine 1 will be available in 80-inch and 100-inch setups. The Leica Cine 1 projector will set you back around 6900 USD for the 80-inch projector unit, and 7900 USD for the 100-inch projector unit. As for the screen, Leica is selling its exclusive ambient light rejection (ALR) screens that are compatible with the Leica Cine 1 at 1600 USD and 1800 USD for the 80-inch and 100-inch screens respectively.
However, users can still opt for third-party projector screens as well, but Leica recommends users that its Leica Cine 1 UST laser projector be paired with its ambient light rejection (ALR) screens for the best viewing experience. So if you were to have the full 100-inch Leica Cine 1 setup, it will cost you a total of 9700 USD to own this “laser TV”.
So what makes the Leica Cine 1 cost almost 10 thousand dollars? And should you get one yourself?
Leica Cine 1
The Leica Cine 1 is a UST projector with a triple RGB laser as a light source and an integrated TV tuner. The technology which Leica calls Laser TV, will fundamentally change the television display market according to the brand. Leica claims that according to market experts, the new technology will quickly establish itself in the range of display sizes from 80 inches.
The Leica Cine 1 enters the market as a large-scale TV and home cinema alternative. With brilliant picture quality in 4K resolution, but significantly lower consumption values at the same time compared to traditional LED televisions, consumers will be able to have a real home cinema experience in the comfort of their own living room in the future with display sizes up to 140 inches.
At its core is the projection system with triple RGB laser technology has a sophisticated optical system manufactured in accordance with Leica’s optics expertise and high standards. The system will be available in 2100 to 2500 ANSI lumens of brightness and can refresh up to 60Hz.
Leica claims that the Leica Cine 1 laser TV can last more than 25,000 hours in a single continuous session. In terms of the sound system, this laser TV has 2 built-in 20W speakers and supports Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital Plus.
Ports-wise, the Leica Cine 1 has three HDMI slots (one HDMI 2.1 port with eARC), one USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0, a built-in TV tuner, and a Common Interface slot.
The Leica Cine 1 will be available for sale in Europe starting Q2 2023, meanwhile, a release for China and the US is slated for Q3 2023 and Q4 2023 respectively.
Motorola India recently confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on Sept. 8 in India. On the specified date, it may announce up to three devices. Rumors are rife that the Lenovo-owned brand may unveil as many as three devices, such as the Edge 30 Ultra, Edge 30 Fusion, and Edge 30 Neo. Ahead of the launch, the Edge 30 Ultra has bagged approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in India.
As can be seen in the screenshot shared by tipster Abhishek Yadav, the Edge 30 Ultra, which has an XT2241-2 model number, has appeared in the database of BIS authority. As usual, the BIS listing has not revealed any information about the device. However, its mere appearance at BIS is a good hint that it will be launched soon in the country.
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is the world’s first smartphone to feature a 200-megapixel camera. It appears that it will be landing on Sept. 8 as India’s first 200-megapixel camera phone. The specifications of the device are no secret since it is believed to be a rebranded version of the Moto X30 Pro, which went official in China last month.
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra specifications (rumored)
The Edge 30 Ultra will house a 6.7-inch OLED curved edge display that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 144Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will pack a 5,000mAh battery that supports 125W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
For selfies, the Edge 30 Ultra will offer a 60-megapixel front-facing camera. Its back panel will feature a 200-megapixel main camera with OIS support, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 12-megapixel telephoto camera. For security, it will feature an in-screen fingerprint scanner.
The last couple of weeks has been slow in terms of smartphone launches. This is going to change next week as multiple big announcements are scheduled to happen.
Five brands have confirmed to hold launch events next week. They are Poco, Xiaomi, Huawei, Apple, and Motorola.
Out of all companies, the last three will debut premium handsets. Whereas, the first two will announce budget models.
The Poco M5 will be a new device, whereas the Poco M5s will be a rebranded Redmi Note 10S. Both of them will be announced in a live stream at 8 PM GMT+8 on September 5.
The M5 is said to come with a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, 6.58-inch FHD+ display (LCD), 5,00mAh battery, and 33W fast charging support.
Whereas, the M5s is expected to arrive with a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, MediaTek Helio G96 SoC, 64MP main camera, dual stereo speakers, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging support.
2. Redmi 11 Prime 5G
Redmi Note 11E
The Redmi 11 Prime is set to launch in India at 12 PM IST on September 6. This phone is a rebranded Redmi Note 11E, which also goes by Redmi 10 5G in Southeast Asia.
The handset is expected to come with a 6.58-inch 90Hz FHD+ display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 700 chip, 50MP main camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and 18W wired charging support.
3. Huawei Mate 50 Series
Huawei Mate 40 Pro
The Huawei Mate 50 series is scheduled to go official on September 6. It will be announced at an event, which will be live-streamed from 2:30 PM CST.
The Mate 50 lineup is rumored to include four models, namely Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro, Porsche Design Mate 50 RS, and Mate 50E. The first three devices are said to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, while the last one is tipped to house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC.
Either way, all of them will be limited to 4G connectivity. The series is expected to offer up to 66W fast wired charging support and a variable aperture camera.
4. Apple iPhone 14 Series
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Apple has scheduled its annual fall event for September 7 at 10 AM PT. The company is expected to debut the iPhone 14 series.
The iPhone 14 lineup is tipped to include four models. They are iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max (or Plus), iPhone Pro, and iPhone Pro Max. As you can see, there will be no Mini as it will be replaced by the new Max or Plus.
Major upgrades are only expected for the Pro models. The expensive iPhones are said to offer a high-resolution camera, a new chipset, and a redesigned notch.
5. Motorola Edge 30 Series
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Motorola has confirmed to unveil new Edge series smartphones on September 8. The Lenovo-owned brand is expected to debut three devices, namely Edge 30 Ultra, Edge 30 Fusion, and Edge 30 Neo.
The Ultra and Fusion will be rebranded Moto X30 Pro and Moto S30 Pro, respectively. Whereas, the Neo will be a new device.
The Ultra will be the first globally available smartphone with a 200MP main camera. On the other hand, Fusion and Neo will be lifestyle smartphones.
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