China: Vivo records 504% YoY growth in premium smartphone segment

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Aug 24, 2022

Counterpoint Research has published a new report on China’s smartphone market. The report states that the market share of the premium segment ($400 and above) has risen from 31% in Q2 2021 to 33% in Q2 2022. However, the unit sales of premium handsets declined by 10%. Anyway, this segment performed better than the entire market, whose sales dropped by 14%.

The key highlight of the report is that Vivo has now become the second-largest premium smartphone brand in China by overtaking Huawei. With a 13% market share, the company is only behind Apple, which enjoys a whopping 46% market share.

Another highlight is that Honor has jumped from sixth place to fourth with a 9% market share. It is now ahead of Xiaomi and Oppo. Both these brands have an 8% market share, respectively.

Huawei lost the most market share in a year. Though it is in the third position, its share has reduced to 11% from 19%. Also, Xiaomi lost 1% but everyone else gained.

Unsurprisingly, Apple also led the $1,000 and above price segment by registering a 147% YoY growth. Interestingly, even Samsung grew by 133% YoY in this segment, thanks to its foldables.

But it is Vivo who surprised everyone with its Vivo X80 series smartphones. The brand’s overall premium market share increased by 504% YoY. Honor was its strongest competitor in Q2 2022. It may continue to do so with the decline of Huawei.

Honor Magic 4 Pro is Genshin Impact’s exclusive phone sponsor in Gamescom 2022

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Sean

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Aug 24, 2022

Earlier today (24th August 2022), HoYoverse announced the Version 3.0 of its popular RPG title Genshin Impact. The announcement was made on Gamescom 2022, with the Honor Magic 4 Pro being the Exclusive Smartphone Sponsor at this event.

For those unaware, HoYoverse is a global entertainment brand that is behind the massively popular Genshin Impact IP. During the Gamescom 2022 event, the company partnered up with the Chinese smartphone maker to have its Magic 4 Pro be the exclusive smartphone sponsor. For those unaware, the smartphone in question is equipped with the high end Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and is a flagship grade model.

Alongside the top end chipset, the device also arrived with the industry’s first AI Super Rendering technology for mobile gaming through GPU Turbo X. Furthermore, the Magic 4 Pro can reach high framerates while generating less heat and lower latency. In simpler terms, it promises to deliver a smoother and more stable gameplay experience during mobile gaming, which will be helpful in exploring the newest region of Sumeru in Genshin Impact. The experience with the new Genshin Impact version 3.0 on the Honor Magic 4 Pro is already live at the event.

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Sony unveils new PlayStation 5 DualSense Edge Controller

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Sean

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Aug 24, 2022

During the Gamescom Opening Night Live, Sony made a surprising new announcement. The company unveiled the new DualSense Edge wireless controllers for the PlayStation 5 game console.

As the name suggests, it appears that the new game controllers are the “Pro” variant of the existing DualSense controllers. This variant comes with a various improvements, with one of the major additions being the ability to customize controls, switchable stick caps, back buttons, and more. The new DualSense Edge controller has all the wireless features of the original DualSense. This includes features like haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, a built in microphone, motion controls, and others.

Furthermore, it also arrives with a braided USB Type C cable for connectivity. Although, its major updates includes customizable controls where a user can basically customize each part of their DualSense Edge and map controls to specific inputs and even tune their aim by adjusting stick sensitivity and dead zones. Apart from this, there is also the option to create multiple control profiles to let users save multiple profiles for different key mappings.

One of the best additions with the new DualSense Edge Controller is undoubtedly the modular design of the controller. This basically lets users swap stick caps to ensure comfort. Additionally players can even map controls to these swappable set of back buttons as well.

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POCO M5 4G Helio G99 chipset confirmed by teaser, to launch in India soon

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Sudhanshu

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Aug 24, 2022

The POCO M5 4G is an upcoming device from the Xiaomi sub-brand in India. The device has already been spotted on the IMEI and BIS database hinting at an imminent Indian launch.

Now, the company has put out the first teaser for the POCO M5 4G.

‘M bringing sexy back 😈 pic.twitter.com/LTSY84gapu

— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) August 24, 2022

It confirms that the M5 4G will come with the new MediaTek Helio G99 4G chipset based on the 6nm node.

POCO M5 4G specifications (rumored)

The POCO M5 4G is rumored to include a Full HD+ resolution 6.58-inch IPS LCD display panel. The phone is believed to have a refresh rate of 90Hz.

Under the hood, the device will come with a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset complemented by 4GB and 6GB of RAM. For software, the device is expected to bring Android 12-based MIUI 13.

We can expect a 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 33W fast charging. Other than that, the device is expected to come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual-band WiFi connectivity, and Bluetooth 5.0.

Pricing & availability

As per the report, the smartphone is a mid-range model that will be priced under 15,000 INR for the base model, while its higher-end options will cost slightly higher. It is expected to launch in early September in India.

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Redmi K50 Ultra Effect: Oppo Group to Launch 1.5K Display Smartphones

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 24, 2022

Recently, the Redmi K50 Ultra was launched in China with a 1.5K display supplied by Chinese screen makers TCL CSOT and Tianma. Though it is not the first smartphone to come with a display sporting this resolution, it is probably the most marketed one in recent times. According to a reliable tipster, more brands will soon use this screen resolution.

Digital Chat Station took to Weibo to reveal that the Oppo group will release smartphones featuring 1.5K flexible displays like the Redmi K50 Ultra. For the uninitiated, the group consists of Oppo, OnePlus, and Realme. Hence, we may see such phones from these brands.

The leaker suggests that the panel used by these brands will offer up to 2160Hz PWM dimming for eye protection. For comparison, the display on the Redmi K50 Ultra is limited to 1920Hz PWM dimming.

Unfortunately, that’s all the information DCS has shared so far. We can expect the Oppo group to source display panels from fellow Chinese companies like TCL CSOT, Tianma, and Visionox to boost the market share of domestic brands. We are looking forward to learning more about this development.

Talking about the Redmi K50 Ultra, it flaunts a 6.7-inch centered punch-hole OLED display with a resolution of 2712 x 1220 pixels, 446 PPI, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1920Hz PWM dimming. This screen supports 12-bit color depth, Adaptive HDR, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and DCI-P3 color gamut. It also has an SGS low fatigue certification for hardware-level low blue light mode.

Vivo X80 Pro & iQOO 9 Pro starts receiving Android 13 update in India

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Sean

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Aug 24, 2022

With Google officially launching the Android 13, various smartphone brands are rushing to roll out the new major update for their smartphones. Now, the latest models to receive this update is the Vivo X80 Pro and iQOO 9 Pro.

#Android13 is now available for #iQOO9Pro users who have successfully applied for the #Android13Preview Program.

Follow: Settings > System Update to upgrade the system.

FAQ – https://t.co/uHNUZtEXBq #iQOO pic.twitter.com/PxkXLdb3Pw

— iQOO India (@IqooInd) August 23, 2022

The two flagship grade smartphones are receiving the latest version of Android operating system. Vivo has just started rolling out the Android 13 OS based FunTouch OS 13 update for its new X80 Pro model, which is the same custom skin being rolled out to the iQOO 9 Pro users as well.Both companies took to social media platforms like Twitter to official announce the new updates for the smartphones.

The update is currently being rolled out in a staggered manner in India as a part of its preview program ahead of a larger release. In other words, if you own one of these two high end phones, there’s a good chance that you have yet to receive this update. So, for those interested that are already a part of the Android 13 Preview program, head over to Settings > System Updates to update their device to the latest version of Android.

Vivo X80 Pro users that are running on the 12.0.12.7 firmware version are eligible to apply for the Android 13 Preview program. On the other hand, the iQOO 9 Pro owners have to make sure their devices are updated to firmware version 12.0.5.8 in order to apply for the Android 13 Preview program. The preview enrollment is only available for 500 Vivo X80 Pro and 500 iQOO 9 Pro users in the country.

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Realme Techlife Buds T100 goes on first sale in India, Check price & offers

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Sean

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Aug 24, 2022

The Realme Techlife Buds T100 had just recently been launched in India. And now, the first sale for the new truly wireless earbuds have started in the region. So, here’s the pricing, specifications, and special offers for the product.

The new Techlife Buds T100 TWS earbuds from the Chinese smartphone maker is equipped with 10mm drivers with an advanced composite diaphragm made of PEEK+TPU for a clear bass. Furthermore, it also has the AI ENC feature that will help improve the calling experience by reducing ambient noise on calls. The new Techlife Buds T100 also arrives with a dedicated 88ms low latency mode as well as support for Google Fast Pair.

Looking at its design, the hearables have an in ear design with exchangeable silicone tips, while the charging case adopts a shape similar to a pebble. As per official claims, the buds alone offers 6 hours of battery life, while the charging case offers an additional 28 hours of audio playback. The new models also supports fast charging as well, with just 10 minutes of charging offering 2 whole hours of music playback. Other features includes, IPX5 water resistance for protection and Bluetooth 5.2.

As of right now, the Realme Techlife Buds T100 has gone on sale in India for a price tag of 1,499 INR. Although, it will be available for purchase for a special introductory price of just 1,299 INR during today’s sale. The device is exclusive on the Flipkart platform, a popular Indian e-retailer, and the company’s official Realme Store in India. It is also available in two color options, namely Pop White and Punk Black.

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Google Pixel 6a, Pixel 4a Android 13 rollout begins in India

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Aug 24, 2022

Last month, Google launched the Pixel 6a smartphone in India, making it the only Pixel 6 series device to debut in the country. Now, the Pixel 6a has started receiving the Android 13 update in India, along with the Pixel 4a, an older model officially launched in the country.

The update OTA should be popping up on most of the Indian Pixel 6a and Pixel 4a users in the coming days. You can also check for the update manually by navigating to the Settings menu on the Pixel 6a or Pixel 4a, and the latest version of Android should show up in the Software Update section.

The update size varies based on the device. The Pixel 4a update is only 855MB, whereas the Pixel 6a update is 1.06GB. It is recommended to backup all your data before attempting to update your smartphone.

However, considering how buggy the initial rollout of Android 13 on the Pixel 6 series has been so far, it would be better to wait for Google to roll out an iterative version of Android 13 that fixes all of the initial buds and glitches.

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iQOO Z6 Pro SE, iQOO Z6 Lite 5G tipped to launch soon in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 24, 2022

iQOO may release more iQOO Z6 series smartphones in the coming days. The brand has already confirmed to debut a new iQOO Z6 and iQOO Z6x in China tomorrow (August 25). Now, according to new findings, there will be two more iQOO Z6 lineup phones, which could release in India next month.

Tipster Paras Guglani (via Pricebaba) has found the existence of two upcoming iQOO smartphones with model numbers Vivo I2205 and Vivo I2208 in a firmware build. These devices are listed as iQOO Z6 Pro SE and iQOO Z6 Lite 5G, respectively.

Additionally, the leaker says that the iQOO Z6 Lite 5G will launch in the second week of September. He suggests that this phone will be a tweaked version of Vivo T1x. It has already been certified by BIS.

For the unaware, the Vivo T1x is a 4G handset powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC. Hence, if Paras is true, then the iQOO Z6 Lite 5G will likely house an entry-level 5G-enabled chipset.

Unfortunately, he does not have details on the iQOO Z6 Pro SE. Anyway, going by the name, we think that it could be a cheaper version of iQOO Z6 Pro.

With the introduction of these two models, the number of iQOO Z6 series smartphones will rise to five in India. Currently, these three devices are on sale: iQOO Z6 44W, iQOO Z6 5G, and iQOO Z6 Pro 5G.

Realme 9i 5G first sale in India begins at 12 pm via Flipkart, Here’s price, specs, & offers

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Sean

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Aug 24, 2022

Earlier this month, Realme 9i 5G had officially been announced in the Indian market. Now, the smartphone will finally be going on sale around 12 PM noon. So let’s check out its pricing, offers, and specifications.

Talking about the smartphone itself first, the Realme 9i 5G sports a 6.6-inch LCD panel that has a Full HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC that is paired with 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. On the rear, the device features a triple camera setup, which includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and a 2-megapixel portrait sensor.

Meanwhile, the front houses an 8-megapixel selfie shooter in a punch hole cut out. The smartphone is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 18W fast charging support. Other features include Android 12 OS-based Realme UI 3.0, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type C port for charging and data transfers.

The new Realme 9i 5G smartphone will have its first sale go live at 12 PM noon IST and it will be available for purchase through Flipkart, a popular Indian e-retailer. It will be offered in two color options, namely Metallica Gold and Rocking Black. The handset starts from 14,999 INR for the 4GB + 64GB model, while the 6GB + 128GB variant has a price tag of 16,999 INR. Notably, buyers can avail an instant discount of 1,000 INr when buying the device from the Realme Store when using the ICICI Bank Debit and Credit Card.

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Nokia 5710 XpressAudio with built-in TWS earbuds goes on sale in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 24, 2022

Nokia unveiled the Nokia 5710 XpressAudio alongside other features phones such as the Nokia 2660 Flip and Nokia 8210 4G in the global market in July. The 5710 XpressAudio was made official in China on Aug. 17, and it has been available for pre-order in the country since then. Starting from today, the music-focused feature phone is available for purchase in the country.

The Nokia 5710 XpressAudio is available for 599 Yuan (~$87) in China. One of the major attractions of the feature phone is that its rear shell houses a pair of TWS earbuds. Some of its other highlights include a removable battery, 4G connectivity, and dedicated audio controls. The 5710 XpressAudio comes in white/red and black/red color combinations.

Nokia 5710 XpressAudio specifications

The Nokia 5710 XpressAudio is a dual-SIM phone that features a 2.4-inch QVGA color display on the front. On the left and right sides of the screen are buttons for controlling music. Below the display is a classic T9 keyboard.

Moving to the back, it features a removable back panel, which houses a user-replaceable 1,450mAh battery. The company claims that it offers up to 6 hours of 4G talk time and up to 20 days of standby time with 4G.

The back panel of the phone has a VGA camera. The top portion of the phone’s back has a sliding mechanism, which houses the TWS wireless earbuds. The phone supports FM radio and up to 32 GB of microSD card. Lastly, it runs on the S30+ interface.

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Realme GT Neo 4 spotted on company’s website in India and China, could launch soon

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Sudhanshu

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Aug 24, 2022

Back in March 2022, Realme launched the Realme GT Neo 3 smartphone in China. The device came with an impressive spec sheet for the asking price, making it a proper flagship killer smartphone.

Now, it appears that the successor of the GT Neo 3 is already in the works as tipster Mukul Sharma informs that the Realme GT Neo 4 has been spotted on the company’s official Chinese and Indian websites.

So the Realme GT Neo4 has been listed on the company's official website (China, India).#Realme #RealmeGTNeo4 pic.twitter.com/8CiT6aW3OL

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) August 24, 2022

Currently, there is no news on an expected launch timeline or expected specifications of the device. However, we are quite certain that the GT Neo 4 will come with upgrades all around the board compared to the GT Neo 3. So, let’s take a look at the GT Neo 3’s specifications to get an idea of what to expect from the next-gen device.

Realme GT Neo 3 specifications

The Realme GT Neo3 has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. It features the Dimensity 8100 chipset under the hood. The device includes LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The GT Neo3 features a 16-megapixel front-facing camera for taking selfies. The phone’s backside features a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The GT Neo3 starts up with Android 12 and the Realme UI 3.0. It has a 4,500mAh / 5,000mAh battery that enables rapid charging at 80W / 150W. It has an in-screen fingerprint scanner for security.

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Apple officially confirms delayed release of the new iPadOS 16 stable version

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Jeet

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Aug 24, 2022

A couple of months back, Apple officially announced the new versions of its operating systems for different types of devices, including iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, tvOS 16, and watchOS 9.

The company is expected to roll out the stable versions of the new operating systems next month when it officially launches the next-generation iPhone 14 series. However, the iPadOS 16 won’t be released next month.

Apple has confirmed that the iPadOS 16 won’t be getting a public release until after the iOS 16 for smartphones starts being rolled out to the users. In a statement to TechCrunch, the company said: “We have the flexibility to deliver iPadOS on its own schedule. This Fall, iPadOS will ship after iOS, as version 16.1 in a free software update.”

So far, the Cupertino-based tech giant has released the iOS and iPadOS together, but there was always a possibility of Apple changing the release schedule for the iPadOS ever since the software was split out of iOS into a separate entity few years back.

The confirmation about the delayed rollout of the new iPadOS comes amid rumors of this happening as the company is expected to host a separate product launch event for the new entry-level iPad as well as the iPad Pro in October. Typically, Apple announces the new iPad models along with the iPhone models in September.

There are also concerns about some of the new features of the iPadOS that were announced when the software was unveiled. Many users have complained about some of the new features, including the Stage Manager for multitasking, urging Apple to delay the stable version rollout until it’s fixed.

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Vivo Y35 India pricing, offers, & color options leaked before official launch

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Sean

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Aug 24, 2022

The Vivo Y35 is expected to hit the Indian market soon. But prior to its official release, a new leak has revealed its pricing for the region as well as cashback offers, color options, and even some specifications of the smartphone.

According to a 91Mobiles report, the Chinese smartphone maker’s upcoming Y35 model will only be available in a single lone storage configuration in the country. This variant features 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Furthermore, the leak also revealed its pricing for the region, which is apparently 18,499 INR (roughly 232 US Dollars). It will be available for purchase in two color options as well, namely Agate Black and Dawn Gold.

Meanwhile, a separate report from Pricebaba also revealed the launch offers for the Vivo Y35 smartphone in India. These includes certain cashback offers that will let buyers avail up to 1,000 INR (roughly 12 US Dollars) cashback with SBI, ICICI, and Kotak Bank cards. In other words, this basically brings down the pricing for the new device to 17,499 INR (roughly 219 US Dollars).

Talking about the smartphone itself, the Vivo Y35 will sport a 6.578 inch IPS LCD panel that has a Full HD+ resolution and standard 60Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor. On the rear, it has a triple camera setup that includes a 50 megapixel primary sensor, a 2 megapixel macro lens, and a 2 megapixel bokeh shooter. On the other hand, the front houses a 16 megapixel selfie camera. A large 5,000mAh battery pack runs the device, which also supports 44W fast charging as well and runs on Android 12 OS out of the box.

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Xiaomi Overtakes Apple as the 2nd Most Popular Smartphone Brand in Europe

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Aug 24, 2022

Xiaomi has been growing steadily over the past decade to establish its brand presence in the global market. Whether it be smartphones, tablets, earphones, dashcams, or even weighing scales, this Beijing-based consumer electronics company is now a household name for many regions across the world.

Recently, the Xiaomi Corporation published its quarterly report on the company’s financials and market share for Q2 2022, and surprisingly, the company shares that the brand is now the 2nd most popular smartphone brand in Europe, overtaking Apple.

Xiaomi Flagship Store Clean — Source: Xiaomi

In a published report on the brand’s official global newsroom, Xiaomi states that the company is growing its global footprint, and increasing its market share globally steadily for the past few years. As of Q2 2022, the company quotes that it now accounts for 21.7% of all smartphone shipments in Europe, ranking 2nd whilst overtaking Apple in 3rd and behind Samsung at 1st.

Across the world, Xiaomi is ranked within the Top 3 in 55 markets globally in smartphone shipments for Q2 2022, and within the Top 5 across 67 markets globally in smartphone shipments. The Xiaomi corporation states that it has recorded quarter-on-quarter growth in market share across the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa in Q2 2022.

In terms of revenue, Xiaomi has announced that its overseas revenue now accounts for 48.4% of total revenue earned by the company, meaning that almost half of the company’s total revenue is now reliant on its overseas operations outside of China, reducing its reliance in the domestic market in China. For Q2 2022, the company recorded 34 billion RMB (4.95 billion USD) in overseas revenue in a single quarter alone.

Global brand recognition wise, in August 2022, Xiaomi was named on the Fortune Global 500 list for the fourth consecutive year and ranked 266th, advancing 72 spots from 2021. And the Xiaomi Corporation expects its brand recognition on the global stage to continue to rise.

To quote the report, “In May 2022, Xiaomi announced its long-term strategic partnership in imaging technology with Leica, another milestone in Xiaomi’s premiumization development. In July 2022, Xiaomi announced its first model with Leica, Xiaomi 12S Ultra. It features Leica Summicron lenses and a Sony IMX989 one-inch image sensor, along with the Leica Authentic Look and the Leica Vibrant Look imaging profiles, delivering a highly texturized smartphone photography experience.”

Xiaomi is heavily ramping up R&D investment to establish itself as a premium brand in the market, and with both the professional Leica-branded Xiaomi 12S Ultra and Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 announced, the brand is more closer and confident than ever to claiming the crown in the smartphone industry.

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Alleged Nubia Z40 10th Anniversary Edition bags 3C certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 24, 2022

An upcoming Nubia phone with model number NX703J has been certified by the 3C authority of China. According to Chinese tipster WHYLAB, it could be the Nubia Z40 10^th anniversary edition.

Nubia recently unveiled the Nubia Z40s Pro, featuring the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, in China. The model number of the device is NX702J. The new device that has appeared on the 3C certification platform has the NX703J model number. This device has been previously spotted in the database of the Wi-Fi Alliance certification site.

The 3C listing of the Nubia NX703J reveals that it will be a 5G-ready device. It reveals that the device could be accompanied by a 66W rapid charger. Unfortunately, there is no information available on the other specs of the device. With the 3C certification in tow, it appears that the alleged Z40 10^th Anniversary Edition may break cover in September.

The Nubia Z40s Pro, which debuted recently, features a 6.67-inch flat OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 1 TB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device is powered by Android 12 with Nubia UI on top.

The Z40s Pro has a 16-megapixel camera for shooting selfies and video calls. The rear camera setup of the device has a 64-megapixel main camera with OIS support, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and an 8-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with OIS support.

For security, it has an under-display fingerprint scanner. It has a 5,00mAh battery, which supports 80W charging. There is a version of the device with a 4,600mAh battery that supports 120W rapid charging and 15W wireless charging.

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Razer Basilisk V3 Pro wireless gaming mouse launched for the price of $160

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Jeet

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Aug 24, 2022

Razer, the company known for making gaming products, has now announced a new model of its Basilisk mouse, dubbed Razer Basilisk V3 Pro. In terms of design, this new watch looks almost similar to the standard V3 model.

It comes with a claw-shaped design and has support for 11 programmable buttons. Although the design is similar to the existing model, it does come with some improvements in terms of hardware.

The Razer Basilisk V3 Pro includes new optical switches, RGB underglow, and a scroll wheel that can dynamically shift between tactile and free-spin modes based on how fast the user is spinning the wheel.

It also comes with support for wireless connectivity, something that was not available in its predecessor, and the company has also opted to include a more powerful 30K DPI sensor.

The company is bringing its 4K Hz wireless polling technology to the Basilisk V3 Pro that was introduced last month. However, the feature will be available only if the user also purchases a separate charging dock.

The charging dock comes with a magnetic puck placed in the base, allowing the mouse to securely attach itself to the dock for charging while not in use and even allows the V3 Pro to charge using other Qi-compatible charging sources.

The Razer Basilisk V3 Pro is priced at $160 but the bundle with the charging dock is available for $199, which is a discounted price given that the standalone charging dock costs $70. It is now available for purchase through the Razer storefront and will be available through other retailers in the coming days.

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OnePlus 10T durability test failure – Company responds

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Sudhanshu

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Aug 24, 2022

OnePlus recently launched the OnePlus 10T in the global market, and as per usual, the device was put through popular Youtuber JerryRigEverything‘s durability test. As we already know, the device failed the bend test and snapped in half, just like the OnePlus 10 Pro.

We could imagine this has been quite a PR nightmare for OnePlus as the test has questioned the device’s structural durability. Now, the brand has finally put out a statement addressing the issue.

OnePlus said, “The OnePlus 10T meets or exceeds all of OnePlus’ extensive durability testing procedures, this includes a pressure test where the device is suspended while weight is applied to its center on both its front and back. The OnePlus 10T has an enhanced structure engineering design and can bear over 45kg of external force in this test at OnePlus’ lab.”

“When designing, engineering, and manufacturing OnePlus devices, we ensure they not only offer a design that is beautiful and burdenless but is also durable so they can withstand everyday usage,” the Chinese brand added.

Going by these statements, it appears that OnePlus is still not ready to admit any flaw in the new camera design which has been at the epicenter of these breaks. It is worth pointing out that JerryRigEverything’s bend test is meant to demonstrate extreme conditions and the daily user will likely not be bending their smartphones with such force.

However, it is quite clear that OnePlus is behind its competitors when it comes to structural durability. Hopefully, the brand fixes these issues with its next flagship series of smartphones. Till then, we advise OnePlus 10T and 10 Pro users to use their devices with a back cover on.

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Huawei Mate 50 series tipped to feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 4G

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 24, 2022

Earlier this week, Huawei confirmed that it would be launching the Mate 50 series of smartphones on Sept. 6 in China. Reports have revealed that the lineup will include as many as four models. A leak by Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed the name of the processor, which will drive the Mate 50 series.

The Mate 50 lineup is rumored to include four models, such as the Mate 50e, Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro, and Mate 50 RS Edition. Reports have claimed that the Mate 50e will have the Snapdragon 778G SoC, the Mate 50 will feature the Snapdragon 888, and the Mate 50 Pro and RS Edition will have the Kirin 9000S. However, the new leak suggests that the Mate lineup will feature a new Snapdragon processor.

According to the tipster, the Mate 50 series is powered by a Snapdragon chipset that has an SM8425 part number and a “Waipio LTE” codename. To recall, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 have SM8450 and SM8475 part numbers, respectively.

The SD8G1 and SD8+G1 are 5G-enabled processors, whereas the SM-84250 appears to be the 4G edition of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. So, the information that has been shared suggests that the Mate 50 series will have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 4G.

The Mate 50e, which appears to be an affordable model, may not feature the SD8G1 4G. Hence, it seems that the other models in the lineup may feature the new chip. The Mate 50 series is expected to offer up to a 120Hz OLED display and run on HarmonyOS 3.0. The lineup will not support 5G connectivity. Reports have claimed that third-party manufacturers have made 5G-enabled phone cases, which can enable 5G connectivity on the Mate 50 lineup.

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Portronics BEEM 300 1080P LED projector launched in India

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Sudhanshu

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Aug 24, 2022

The Indian electronics manufacturer Portronics has recently unveiled new audio products like the Muffs A wireless headphones and the SoundDrum P 20W portable speakers. Now, the brand has debuted a new portable projector in the market called the Portronics BEEM 300. So, let’s check out its features and specifications.

Portronics BEEM 300 specs & features

The BEEM 300 is the new portable Wi-Fi Multimedia LED Projector by the company that comes with up to 200-inches of native 1080P projection. It has a 30,000-hour 250 ANSI Lumens LED projection lamp that promises clear, bright, and sharp images with 20000:1 for a sharp contrast.

For sound, the projector comes with 10 watts inbuilt speakers that provide high-fidelity audio. The projector is more portable thanks to its small footprint, and you can project displays with sizes between 50 and 200 inches. According to Portronics, the projector may be placed in practically any location without experiencing any issues because of its four-point trapezoidal front projection for the corner (up to 35°) and vertical (up to 45°) keystone adjustments.

Casting is possible over HDMI and 2.4GHz WiFi. An AUX 3.5mm port, a micro-SD or TransFlash card slot, and an AV port are included in the BEEM 300. Users can connect their smartphones, PC, laptop, tablet, or game consoles to the projector.

Pricing & Availability

The Portronics BEEM 300 portable Wi-Fi Multimedia LED Projector costs INR 19,999 and comes with a one-year warranty. It can be purchased at Portronics.com, Amazon, and other major online and offline shops.

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