Samsung has launched the Galaxy Wide 6 smartphone in South Korea. It has arrived as the successor to the Galaxy Wide 5, which debuted in September last year. Like the predecessor model, the Wide 6 features the Dimensity 700 chipset. Some of its other highlights include a 90Hz display and a 50-megapixel triple camera unit. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and price of the Galaxy Wide 6.
Samsung Galaxy Wide 6 specifications and features
The Galaxy Wide 6 has a 6.5-inch LCD display that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The waterdrop notch on the screen houses an 8-megapixel selfie camera.
The back panel of the device has a 50-megapixel main camera. It is coupled with a 2-megapixel macro camera, a 2-megapixel depth assist lens, and an LED flash. It boots to One UI-based Android 12 OS.
Samsung Galaxy Wide 6
The Galaxy Wide 6 has a 5,000mAh battery and the device is powered by the Dimensity 700 chipset. The handset ships with 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of built-in storage, and a microSD card slot.
When it comes to security, the Galaxy Wide 6 offers features like face unlock and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The features that are available on the device include dual-SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The Wide 6 is a rebranded version of the Galaxy A13 5G, which is available in other markets.
Samsung Galaxy Wide 6 price and availability
The Galaxy Wide 6 will be available exclusively in South Korea. It is priced at KRW 349,000 (~$256) and can be purchased in colors like black, white, and blue.
The Redmi A1 is all set to go official on Sept. 6 in India. The company will also be announcing the Redmi 11 Prime and Redmi 11 Prime 5G alongside the Redmi A1. Ahead of the launch, 91mobileshas published the leaked press renders of the A1. In addition, some live shots of the device are also doing the rounds on social media channels.
Redmi A1 render by 91mobiles
The Redmi A1 press renders and live shots show that it is equipped with a punch-hole display with a thick chin and an LED flash-assisted single camera on the back. There’s no fingerprint scanner on the device. As confirmed by the brand, the rear shell of the Redmi A1 has a leather-like finish.
The publication has also published detailed information on the specs of the device. It is likely to be priced under Rs 10,000 (~$125) in India.
Redmi A1 specifications (rumored)
The leak reveals that the Redmi A1 measures 164.9 x 76.75 x 9.09mm and weighs around 192 grams. It has a 6.5-inch LCD screen with an aspect ratio of 20:9 and an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
Redmi A1 live shot
The device is powered by the Helio A22 chipset, LPPDR4x RAM, and eMMC 5.1 storage. Other reports have revealed that the device will ship with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of built-in storage. It will come preinstalled with the Android 12 Go edition.
The Redmi A1 will be equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. On the front, it will feature a 5-megapixel selfie camera, and on the back panel, there will be an 8-megapixel camera. It will offer photography features like portrait mode, short video, and timelapse. The A1 will support other features such as dual SIM, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, FM radio, a microSD card slot, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
After the Asus ROG Phone 6 series launch, the brand is gearing up to debut the ROG Phone 6D series in the global market. The launch is scheduled for September 19th, however, renders and key specs of the ROG Phone 6D and ROG Phone 6D Ultimate have already leaked.
Now, the devices have also appeared on Bluetooth SIG certification. The listing reveals that the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate will come with model numbers AI2203_D and AI2203_B. The vanilla 6D model on the other hand will have AI2203_A and AI2203_C model numbers. Both devices will feature Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.
The listing does not reveal any further information about the upcoming gaming phones. So, let’s take a look at what’s known so far.
Asus ROG Phone 6D series specs
Asus has already confirmed that the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate will be the first gaming smartphone to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset. In comparison to the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 equipped ROG Phone 6 Pro, the device’s AnTuTu score of 11,46,594 points is 2-3% higher.
The ROG Phone 6D’s 65W fast charging capacity was disclosed by a 3C listing. Other specifications are expected to remain the same as the non-D models, which means the new smartphones will likely have a 6.78-inch FHD+ 165Hz AMOLED display, a 50MP Sony IMX766 camera, and a 6,000mAh battery unit.
JamesDonkey is back with a brand new mechanical keyboard in its famous RS series. The newly launched RS6 is a 96-key compact mechanical keyboard that comes with a transparent colorful chassis and a metal back plate.
Garnering their years of experience in designing and building unique and interesting mechanical keyboards, JamesDonkey has designed the RS6 to look exquisite and premium. The keyboard comes with a metallic backplate that gives it a solid base and has got transparent see-through chassis with color-matched keycaps. Ergonomically designed for optimal usage and comfort, the RS6 keyboardis 20% smaller in size than other standard full-sized keyboards available in the market. The compact keyboard comes with a 96-key layout and a multi-function volume knob that allows you to easily adjust the volume anytime you want. Other interesting features include the indicator lights for Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, and Num Lock that have been placed attractively above the Arrow Keys.
JamesDonkey has used premium Gateron G pro mechanical switches on the RS6. The keyboard comes in Gateron G Pro Brown and Gateron G Pro Red mechanical switches that offer smooth operation and high durability. Build with multiple layers of EVA sound-absorbing cotton between the PCB plate and the positioning plate that effectively reduces the percussion of the keystroke, the keyboard produces softer acoustics while typing. It also comes with a full RGB backlight with 16.8 million colors and pre-built lighting effects to choose from.
The RS6 mechanical keyboard supports triple-connection modes with both wired and wireless connections. The keyboard can be connected to Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS devices. It supports high-speed wireless 2.4GHz connection, Wireless Bluetooth Connectivity, and Wired USB Type-C Connectivity. With Bluetooth connectivity, the RS6 can be connected to three devices simultaneously and users can quickly switch between them as and when required. The keyboard is fueled by a 5000mAh battery that gives it extended battery life.
JamesDonkey RS6 Mechanical Keyboard generally retails for $119.99. However, for a limited period, you can get the keyboard at a discounted price of $99.99 only.
Honor just took part in the IFA 2022 and announced its new Dual Flagship strategy including the launch of new traditional phones and new foldable phones in the old continent. Besides the new Honor 70, the brand announced the new Honor Pad 8 for the European market. A few days before, OPPO launched its first tablet in the old continent: the OPPO Pad Air. These two devices belong to the same range and they pack similar specifications. But which one is the best? There is no better way to understand it than an article like this. This is a comparison between the main specifications of the OPPO Pad Air and the Honor Pad 8 which will highlight the main differences between these two great tablets for the affordable segment.
The design of the OPPO Pad Air is definitely more curated. It has a rear side made of two pieces with a very refined texture including the metal. It is more compact than the Honor Pad 8 and it is even lighter, but there is not much difference between the batteries of these two devices. The OPPO Pad Air is the winner of the design comparison. It has a very high screen to body ratio with the display taking more than 80 percent of the front panel. It is just 6.9 mm thin and it sports a single camera on the rear side. Unfortunately, there is no fingerprint reader, but this makes the design cleaner. Its overall dimensions are 245.1 x 154.8 x 6.9 mm and it weighs 440 grams. The Honor Pad 8 has a full aluminum unibody design and a very high screen to body ratio, but it is less impressive than its rival in terms of design, and it is even bigger and heavier.
Display
The displays of these two tablets are more or less at the same level in terms of image quality. They are IPS LCD panels able to show up to one billion colors with a Full HD+ resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels. We are not talking about high-end displays as they are not even OLED panels, but they still have a great color reproduction and they are pretty good panels if we consider that these devices are tablets. In this price range, it is not easy to find better displays. But what really differs between these two panels is the size: the Honor Pad 8 has a bigger 12-inch panel, while the OPPO Pad Air stops at just 10.36 inches. This makes the Honor better for productivity, studying, and advanced users. Further, the Honor Pad 8 should provide a superior audio experience because it is equipped with eight speakers instead of just four speakers like the OPPO tablet.
Specs & Software
The OPPO Pad Air and the Honor Pad 8 are fueled by the same mobile platform: the Snapdragon 680 chipset by Qualcomm built with a 6 nm production process. It is a midrange SoC with an octa-core architecture composed of four Kryo 265 Gold custom cores running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz, four Kryo 265 Silver custom cores running at 1.9 GHz, and an Adreno 610 GPU. It is a sufficient processor for every usage and it is paired with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. In terms of performance, it is essentially a draw. There is just one important difference: the internal storage of the OPPO tablet is expandable with a micro SD, while the Honor Pad 8 does not seem to have a micro SD slot. Last but not least, the OPPO Pad Air seems to have better software: we are talking about the ColorOS for Pad based on Android 12: a version of the ColorOS user interface designed specifically for tablets.
Camera
Again, if you are looking for a better camera, you should opt for the OPPO Pad Air. On the rear side, it sports a great 8 MP shooter with an f/2.0 focal aperture: definitely better than the disappointing 5 MP shooter of the Honor Pad 8. The front cameras are more or less at the same level, with 5 MP resolutions. These are not great tablets to shoot photos, but they are sufficient for emergency shots.
The Honor Pad 8 is a bigger tablet and it also comes with a bigger battery, but the difference between the battery capacities is just marginal: 7250 mAh against 7100 mAh. However, this should be enough to let the Honor tablet last more on a single charge. Further, the Honor Pad 8 is the only one to support reverse charging and it charges quicker thanks to a faster 22.5W charging technology.
Price
The starting price of the OPPO Pad Air for the European market is €300/$300 for the base variant with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage, while you need €330/$330 to purchase the base variant of the Honor Pad 8 packing the same memory configuration. I personally prefer the OPPO because of its micro SD slot, better design, more compact dimensions, great software, and better camera, but the Honor Pad 8 has a bigger battery and a bigger display. Which one would you pick?
Apple will hold its big traditional event on September 7 at the Steve Jobs Theater on its Apple Park Campus, and that’s when we expect the Apple iPhone 14 and a bunch of other devices to launch. The standard iPhone 14 could remain nearly identical to the iPhone 13. Even so, we expect some improvements over the current models.
As we wait for official confirmation and more details on the iPhone 14, here’s a quick roundup of everything we know so far.
iPhone 14 Design
Reports indicate that Apple will be widening the gap between Pro and standard models with the upcoming iPhone 14 series. The company may reserve the new processor, design, and cameras for the pro lineup.
iPhone 14 Series prototypes
The standard iPhone 14 is expected to look very similar to its predecessor, with the same notch and similar camera bump. However, the iPhone 14 Pro models are rumored to get a new look this year. They’re said to lose the unsightly notch for a pair of pill+hole cutouts.
A new leak suggests the Pro models could also feature a single capsule-shaped hole instead of two cutouts. Moreover, the gap between the selfie camera and Face ID module will reportedly be used as a privacy indicator for the cameras and microphone.
iPhone 14 lineup display panels
Getting back to the iPhone 14, it is expected to carry a shorter and thinner notch than the iPhone 13. On the back, the handset will have two rear cameras aligned diagonally. It will likely have flat edges and an aluminum frame.
iPhone 14 Specs & Features
iPhone 14 will have the same 6.1-inch display as the previous year’s iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro Max. It could feature an OLED panel, along with True Tone, Haptic Touch, and HDR support. It is also reported that the standard iPhone 14 model will come with Apple’s ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate, however, it may not be adaptive.
If we talk about the processor, iPhone 14 will retain the last year’s A15 chip. This is definitely disappointing since a new chipset is one of the biggest upgrades Apple brings with each new model. However, the Pro models are expected to be powered by a new A16 Bionic chip.
The chipset will likely be paired with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of storage. Even though the iPhone 14 will be powered by a year-old chip, it will still be more powerful than most phones on the market.
If we talk about the battery, the iPhone 14 is expected to receive a slight improvement in terms of battery size. We can expect the handset to offer at least 19 hours of battery on a single charge. It will likely carry the same 20W charging support.
iPhone 14 Cameras
Various leaks and rumors suggest iPhone 14 will not be getting any major camera upgrades. It will likely retain the same dual rear camera setup that was seen on the iPhone 13 models. Moreover, the handset may get the same 12-megapixel sensors.
However, Apple may improve the camera and processing of the device with the help of some changes in the software. It may receive some camera improvements with the IOS 16 as well.
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While on the front, the device is reported to receive upgraded cameras for better selfies and video calls. All in all, the camera department of the iPhone 14 will be almost similar to the last year’s model.
However, the iPhone 14 Pro models will be receiving some serious camera improvements this year. Apple is reportedly working on a 48-megapixel camera that can capture more detailed and high-quality photos with better control of light.
iPhone 14 Expected Price
There have been rumors that the iPhone 14 Pro models will see around a $100 increase in price. However, it’s unknown if the standard models will see a price hike or not. iPhone 13 was launched at a price of $799 and rumors suggest the iPhone 14 will bear the same price tag.
The 256GB variant of the smartphone may go up to $899. The price seems fair since the device is not carrying any significant upgrades over its predecessor.
After almost 2 years since the reveal of the Huawei Mate 40 Pro back in November 2020, Huawei is due to finally lift the curtains of its next-generation of Huawei Mate 50 series of flagship smartphones next week September 6th 2022 (Tuesday) on a physical launch event in China.
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Huawei had not shared much about the design or specific highlighting features of the upcoming Huawei Mate 50 series of smartphones in its official teasers this year. However, leaks and rumours have given us a general idea of what to expect from the Huawei Mate 50 flagships in 2022.
In this roundup article, we will share the number of members in the Huawei Mate 50 family, the features, and the specifications that are expected to be launched on these devices.
Huawei Mate 50 Series Feature Highlights
The Huawei Mate 50 family will consist of 4 devices: the standard Huawei Mate 50, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro, the Huawei Mate 50E, and the Huawei Mate 50 RS.
Huawei Mate 50 Concept
In its official teasers this week, Huawei has revealed that the Huawei Mate 50 series will feature industry-breaking smartphone battery life never before seen in the industry before, boldly claiming that you can even use your phone to make calls when the battery is dead. Rumours also point to the Huawei Mate 50 series featuring satellite communication technology that allows for cellular calls and messages in very remote areas where there is no cellular 3G, 4G or 5G coverage.
As for the cameras, after the end of the partnership with German camera maker brand Leica, the Huawei Mate 50 flagships will now instead feature a camera setup co-engineered with XMAGE, the newly launched camera brand that wants to integrate its camera expertise into smartphone photography. In addition, Huawei has officially teased as well that physically variable apertures are coming to the Huawei Mate 50 family as well, providing better colour reproduction in both daylight and nighttime shots.
Under the hood, all 4 devices will feature 4G-only Qualcomm Snapdragon smartphone SoCs running the show, due to the US sanctions prohibiting Huawei from utilising 5G SoCs from Qualcomm. And the Huawei Mate 50 series of smartphones are the first Huawei smartphones to launch with HarmonyOS 3.0 out of the box.
Huawei Mate 50 Specifications
The cheapest among the family is the Huawei Mate 50E, which is equipped with Qualcomm’s mid-range Snapdragon 778G SoC that has only support for 4G network connectivity. The design of the Huawei Mate 50E is expected to be a glass and aluminium chassis, with flat aluminium sides and glass on the front and back.
The device will sport a flat 1.5K AMOLED screen that has a resolution of 2800*1225, a punch hole located in the centre top of the display along with support for a 90Hz refresh rate. The rear camera setup will be a standard triple camera setup consisting of a standard wide-angle main, ultra wide-angle and telephoto lens.
The Huawei Mate 50E is said to support wireless charging + 66W fast wired charging, and a 4400mAh battery.
Meanwhile, the standard Huawei Mate 50, Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Huawei Mate 50 RS (Porsche Edition) will feature the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC found in other competing Android flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, Realme GT 2 Pro, Vivo X80 Pro and the OnePlus 10 Pro. However, one big difference is that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the Huawei Mate 50 smartphones are not 5G-capable, meaning that they only support 4G connectivity or older. And all models are said to have support for wireless charging and up to 66W fast wired charging.
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But some rumours do point to the standard Huawei Mate 50 featuring last year’s Snapdragon 888 4G instead, which could be true considering the latter’s better power efficiency.
The Huawei Mate 50 is said to feature a curved 1.5K 90Hz AMOLED display with a punch-hole cutout in the centre, whilst the more premium Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Mate 50 RS will feature a curved 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED and could see the return of the notch. The notch is said to make way for Huawei’s next-generation of face recognition technology that allows users to quickly and securely access their smartphone with contactless biometric authentication.
As for the cameras, all of the higher-end Huawei Mate 50 flagships are rumoured to feature the flagship Sony IMX766 sensor with an aperture of f/1.5 and a max resolution of 50 MP. The highest-end camera setup on the Huawei Mate 50 series also points to a Sony IMX688 ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5 times periscope OV64B telephoto zoom lens for versatility.
For more details such as the design, pricing and colour options of the Huawei Mate 50 series, stay tuned to our coverage of the Huawei Mate 50 series launch event next Tuesday, September 6th!
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.
Night shooting
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.
Honor MagicBook 14
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%.
📢 Congratulations to @HMDGlobal. @Nokia became the🏆 #5 Smartphone Brand in the USA 🇺🇸 🔝
➡️This has always been a challenging market for Nokia
➡️The new Nokia C100 and Nokia C200 (@Google Android 12) are very successful launches
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.
Join us for the global debut of #RedmiA1, the first from the all-new #MadeInIndia#Redmi smartphone series!#LifeBanaoA1 this #DiwaliWithMi! ⏩Blazing-fast Internet 🪙 Digital payments 🤩Clean software 😮Premium leather texture
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.
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