Oppo recently launched two new TWS earbuds in the Indian market dubbed the Enco X2 and Enco Air 2 Pro. Now, it has teased the upcoming launch of the Oppo Enco Buds 2. The landing page of the device went live earlier this week on Flipkart, and the brand has also teased its design and key specs in a recent Twitter post.
It’s time for eargasmic audio moments with #OPPOEncoBuds2. 😎#SmallSizeStrongBass in action, thanks to the powerful and dynamic bass made possible by the 10mm Titanized Diaphragm Driver. 🔊
Additionally, tipster Paras Guglani has stated that the earbuds will likely launch in India on August 25, and the first sale can be expected from August 27. Let’s take a look at all that’s known so far about these earbuds.
Oppo Enco Buds 2 specs & features
The Flipkart landing page has already revealed multiple details about the Enco Buds 2. Starting off with the design, we know that the earbuds will come with a stem design with silicone ear tips. Two colorways will be available at launch – Black and White.
The Enco Buds 2 will feature a 10mm Titanized diaphragm driver, capable of providing powerful and dynamic bass. The listing also revealed that the earphones would last for up to 28 hours on a single full charge when paired with the charging case. It will also support fast charging as well, with just 10 minutes of charging offering an additional 1 full hour of audio playback.
AI noise reduction to enhance the calling experience and support for Dolby Atmos are additional noteworthy features. Furthermore, it will have an IPX4 grade for water and dust resistance and a dedicated low latency mode for mobile gaming.
The Enco Buds 2 are currently offered in certain other markets, such as Singapore. It came with Bluetooth 5.2 out of the box, featured a USB Type C connection, had touch controls, and more.
Several reports have claimed that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will be Samsung’s first phone to feature a 200-megapixel camera. The Samsung Electronics Mobile Experience division has confirmed that the S23 Ultra will have a 200-megapixel camera, according to the South Korean news site ET News.
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, which is expected to launch on Sept. 8 in the global market, will come equipped with a 200-megapixel camera. The upcoming Xiaomi 12T Pro is also expected to feature a 200-megapixel camera. Both devices are equipped with a Samsung ISOCELL HP1 main snapper.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Speculations are rife that the S23 Ultra will not have the HP1 sensor. Instead, it could be equipped with an unannounced ISOCELL HP2 sensor. Reports have claimed that it will be accompanied by a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 10-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and a 10-megapixel periscope zoom lens with 10x optical zoom.
Rumors have it that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which is likely to go official in November this year. It looks like the South Korean company won’t make an S23 Ultra with an Exynos chip.
The device is said to pack a 5,000mAh battery, which will probably support 45W fast charging. For selfies, it is likely to retain the 40-megapixel autofocus-enabled front camera, which was made available on the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
A new report has revealed that the S23 Ultra’s ultra-sonic fingerprint scanner will have a larger scanning area than before. The rest of the specifications of the S23 Ultra are under wraps. The Ultra is expected to debut with the vanilla Galaxy S23 and the S23 Plus in Q1 2023.
Earlier this month, Motorola held a mega launch event in China to announce the Moto Razr 2022, Moto X30 Pro, and Moto S30 Pro. The Lenovo-owned brand recently confirmed that it will be announcing three new Edge series of smartphones on Sept. 8 in the global market, including India. The rumor mill is now speculating on the names of the upcoming Edge-branded smartphones.
The first one appears to be the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, which will be a rebranded version of the Moto X30 Pro. It will have key features like a 144Hz OLED screen, a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, three 200-megapixel cameras on the back, and a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged quickly with 125W or wirelessly with 50W.
A new tweet by tipster Paras Guglani states that the Motorola device codenamed Tundra will debut soon in India. Reports have revealed that the codename belongs to the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion, which will be nothing but a rebranded version of the Moto S30 Pro.
The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion is expected to arrive with a 6.55-inch P-OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It may come the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset, up 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and Android 12 OS with MyUI on top. The device is likely to draw power from a 4,400mAh battery that supports 68W fast charging.
For selfies, it may house a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear shell could be fitted with a 50-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth-sensing unit. For security, it will feature an in-display fingerprint scanner.
There is no concrete information on the third Edge series phone. It could be the Edge 30 Lite, which is expected to arrive with a 6.28-inch P-OLED FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 695, 64-megapixel triple rear cameras, a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 4,020mAh battery.
The Vivo Y22s has gone official in Vietnam. It is yet another Y-series Vivo phone powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset. The device features an HD+ display with a teardrop notch on the front, and its rear shell is fitted with 50-megapixel dual rear cameras. Continue reading to learn more about the Y22s’ specifications, features, and pricing.
Vivo Y22s specifications and features
The Vivo Y22s has a 6.55-inch LCD panel that produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels. The screen has a 20.1:9 aspect ratio, a refresh rate of 90Hz, brightness of up to 530 nits, and a colour gamut of 70 percent NTSC. The Y22s offers an 89.67 percent screen-to-body ratio.
Vivo Y22s
Under the hood, the Vivo Y22s is equipped with the Snapdragon 680 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. The phone offers 128 GB of built-in storage and a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card. It comes preloaded with Android 12, which is customized with the FunTouchOS 12. The power button located on its right edge is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.
For selfies, the Y22s has an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Its back panel has a 50-megapixel primary snapper with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device houses a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging support. The Y22s offers connectivity features such as dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The Y22s measures 164.3 x 76.1 x 8.38mm and weighs around 192 grams.
Vivo Y22s price and availability
The Vivo Y22s has arrived in Vietnam with a price tag of VND 5,990,000 (~$256). Buyers can purchase it in shades like Dark Blue and Yellow Green.
SMOROBOT Tank X11 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner is a perfect solution for your pool cleaning. The robot pool cleaner is suitable for almost all pool surfaces including tile, cement, pebbles, plaster, paint, gunite, Vinyl, PVC, etc. It uses intelligent path planning that precisely measures your pool dimensions and uses advanced algorithms to map the most effective and efficient cleaning route. The robot then cleans your entire pool line by line and edge to edge including the walls and waterline. The Smorobot Tank X11 cleaner can cover up to 4100 sq. ft and gives 210 mins of run-time per charge. The bot comes with multiple safety features like protection from short-circuit, overtemperature, overcharge, etc. making it safe for family use.
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Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold4 and, just like last year, Xiaomi did not stand by and watch. The Chinese giant came up with the amazing Xiaomi Mix Fold 2, a device that has nothing to envy of the best foldable phones on the market. But this year, Samsung and Xiaomi are not the only companies that launched a foldable phone able to transform into a tablet. A few months ago, even Vivo launched its first foldable phone: the Vivo X Fold. Despite being the first foldable from the Blue Factory, it has no compromises and it is perfectly able to compete with the best ones. That is the reason why we decided to publish a comparison between the main specifications of the Vivo X Fold and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2. If you want to know more, go ahead and, if you do not agree with us, let us know what you think by using the comment box below the article.
Vivo X Fold vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
Vivo X Fold
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
THICKNESS
14.6 mm when folded, 6.3 mm when unfolded
11.2 mm when folded, 5.4 mm when unfolded
DISPLAY
Main display: 8.03 inches, 1916 x 2160p (Quad HD+), Foldable LTPO AMOLED
External display: 6.53 inches Full HD+ (1080 x 2520p), AMOLED
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 and the Vivo X Fold have the same form factor, with a foldable display on the internal part and an additional display on the external part. But which one is the most beautiful? I personally prefer the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 because it has a smaller camera module and because it is thinner and lighter than its rival. While unfolded, its thickness is just 5.4 mm, while the weight is 262 grams. However, the Vivo X Fold remains a beautiful foldable phone and it is not too heavy or too thick. The hinge mechanisms are sturdy and resistant, allowing to position the two handsets at different angles depending on the usage scenario. Both feature a nano SIM slot, but the Xiaomi is the only one with a dual SIM slot, while you can insert just one single SIM on the Vivo and it does not even support the eSIM technology.
Display
Coming to the internal foldable display, on the paper, Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 looks to offer a better panel. It is an AMOLED display with the LTPO 2.0 technology enabling an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz and up to one billion colors just like the most advanced flagship-class panels. The foldable display has a diagonal of 8.02 inches, a Quad HD+ resolution of 1914 x 2160 pixels, the HDR10+ certification, Dolby Vision support, and a peak brightness of up to 1,300 nits. On the external part, there is an AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels, the HDR10+ certification, Dolby Vision, and a 6.56-inch diagonal. The Vivo X Fold has an 8.03-inch foldable AMOLED display with a 2K resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification, while the external panel is a 6.53-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate.
Specs & Software
If you are looking for the most advanced hardware, go for the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 without thinking twice. First of all, it is powered by the best Qualcomm chipset to date: the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform. It is an SoC built at 4 nm with an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex X2 CPU running at a max frequency of 3.19 GHz, three Cortex A710 CPUs running at a frequency of 2.75 GHz, and four Cortex A510 running at 1.8 GHz, as well as an Adreno 730 GPU. The chipset is paired with 12 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of internal storage, so there is more internal storage than Vivo X Fold which stops at 512 GB. Further, the X Fold has an inferior Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 comes with an interesting MIUI customization dedicated to foldable phones based on Android 12, while the Vivo runs Origin OS Ocean based on Android 12.
Camera
While the Xiaomi Fold 2 wins the display and hardware comparison, the Vivo X Fold is definitely better when it comes to the cameras. It has a quad rear camera including a 50 MP main sensor with OIS and laser autofocus, an 8 MP periscope lens with 5x optical zoom and OIS, a 12 MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom, and a 48 MP ultrawide sensor. With the Xiaomi, you only get a 50 MP main camera with OIS, an 8 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and a 13 MP ultrawide sensor.
Not only the Vivo X Fold has a slightly bigger battery with a capacity of 4600 mAh, but it is also the only one to feature wireless charging, and it reaches a wireless charging power of 50W. So it wins the battery comparison.
Price
You need about €1300/$1300 to purchase the Vivo X Fold and that is the same price as the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 in China. So which one is the best? If you care about the camera, then Vivo X Fold wins. It even comes with a bigger battery and wireless charging. For the rest, the Xiaomi looks slightly more interesting. Which one would you pick?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is going to be the brand’s latest and greatest smartphone. It is already rumored to feature a 200-megapixel camera sensor. Now a new leak reveals the Galaxy S23 Ultra will sport a new and improved fingerprint sensor with a comparatively larger scanning area.
According to tipster Alvin, the upcoming Galaxy S23 Ultra could use Qualcomm’s 3D Sonic Max fingerprint scanning technology. This is the same sensor that is used in phones like Vivo X80 Pro and iQOO 9 Pro. It reportedly has a huge scanning area and can scan a finger very quickly.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The new fingerprint is a welcome change. However, we are unsure if Samsung will implement it in all the S23 series smartphones or just in the Galaxy S23 ultra. In any case, all we can do is wait for an official confirmation.
A recent leak revealed that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which is said to launch in November this year. The chipset will be manufactured by TSMC and will be based on the 4nm process.
Further, the device is claimed to feature the same 5000mAh battery as its predecessor. However, the S23 Ultra will definitely offer a better life than the S22 ultra. The latter is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 gen 1 chipset which is not exactly known for being energy-efficient.
In addition, the Samsung flagship is said to feature a 200-megapixel Samsung HP2 main camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera. The device will likely take smartphone photography to a new level.
As mentioned, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is expected to launch in January 2023 alongside the Galaxy S23+ and the vanilla Galaxy S22.
Motorola’s Edge series is quite popular among consumers. The company recently unveiled the latest Moto Edge (2022), which bagged the title of being the first smartphone powered by the Dimensity 1050 SoC. Now, it seems Motorola is gearing up to bring new Edge series smartphones into the wild on September 8.
Motorola recently posted a short video teaser on its official Twitter handle which hints at the launch of three new Edge series smartphones. The company posted the teaser with the caption “Find yourself closer to the edge…September 8”. This confirms that new Motorola phones are definitely arriving on September 8. However, the teaser didn’t give us the names or any other details of the upcoming smartphones.
Motorola may bring the newly launched Moto X30 Pro and Moto S30 Pro to the global market as rebranded Edge series smartphones. In fact, there are already rumors that S30 Pro will debut in the global market as Moto Edge 30 fusion.
To recall, Moto X30 Pro has a 6.73-inch pOLED curved display and offers a 144Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is equipped with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. Its main highlight is the camera setup. The device features a Samsung ISOCELL HP1 200-megapixel camera, which is accompanied by a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 12-megapixel telephoto shooter.
Motorola X30 Pro
Moto S30 Pro, on the other hand, comes with a 6.55-inch centered punch-hole 10-bit curved OLED display with FHD+ resolution and up to 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset paired with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. It has a triple camera system on the rear consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP depth sensor.
At the OnePlus 10T launch event last week, OxygenOS 13 was formally launched. The OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro beta testing of the Android 13-based software began not long after. The company has now announced that it is looking for OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 9R OxygenOS 13 Closed Beta testers.
OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 9R
OnePlus announced through a community post that OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 9R eager to check out the upcoming Android 12 based OxygenOS 13 can now apply to be a part of the beta testing team. As usual with beta testing, the company expects the testers provide regular feedback and suggestions to improve the software experience.
The company says that it will recruit 200 people who meet the requirements with a OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 9R India device to join this Closed Beta Program.
Please keep in mind that the closed beta is not the OxygenOS 13 stable version and that it may have bugs and security risks that could impair the device’s functionality.
New features and an improved user experience will be among the many changes in OxygenOS 13.
An entirely new design from OnePlus was inspired by water.
It is known by the brand name “Aquamorphic Design”
For a more pleasurable viewing experience while yet allowing form and function to coexist, the user interface features rounded, soft edges.
Vivo has launched a new budget smartphone in China. The device in question is called the Vivo Y02s and it comes with some decent specs. It has features like a 5000mAh battery, MediaTek Helio P35 Processor, 6.51-inch display, and more. The device features a single camera on the back, however, its design suggests otherwise. Let’s look closely at the price, specifications, and features of the newly launched Vivo Y02s.
Vivo Y02s Specifications
The Vivo Y02s features a 6.51-inch waterdrop notch display that offers an HD+ resolution of 1600×720 pixels and a standard 60Hz refresh rate. It has a fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button. The device has 163.95×75.55×8.19mm dimensions and weighs around 182 grams. Its body adopts a right-angle frame design, and the rear panel is made of a glass-like material, which is claimed to be scratch and fingerprint resistant.
While a triple rear camera setup has become the new industry norm, Vivo Y02s comes with only a single 8-megapixel camera on the back. However, the module has two bumps, one of which houses the LED flash. On the front, the smartphone has a 5-megapixel selfie snapper.
The handset draws power from a MediaTek Helio P35 processor paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. It also has a dedicated microSD card slot in case you want more storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging over USB-C. Connectivity features on the device include a dual-SIM, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The device runs on Android 12 OS with Funtouch OS on top.
Vivo Y02s Price and Availability
The Vivo Y02s is priced at 906 Yuan (roughly $132/ Rs. 10,622) for the sole 3GB RAM 32GB storage variant. The device is offered in two color options- Sapphire Blue and Shine Black. The device is currently up for sale in Taiwan. We are not sure if it will debut in the international market.
Vivo recently launched the Vivo V25 Pro and the Vivo V25 5G smartphones in India. Now, the company has announced the launch date of the V25 5G for Thailand.
According to an official tweet by the company, the Vivo V25 5G will launch in Thailand on August 25. The tweet mentions that the device will be available in Aquamarine Blue, Sunrise Gold, and Diamond Black colors.
ถ่ายภาพพอร์ตเทรตในค่ำคืนพิเศษของคุณ ให้สวยคมชัดกว่าที่เคย ไปพร้อมกับใบเฟิร์น และ vivo V25 5G ✨
As the device has already launched in India. We already know everything regrading the specifications of the V25 5G. The Vivo V25 5G would include a 6.44-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR 10+ compatibility.
The MediaTek Dimensity 900 CPU, along with 8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage, will power the device.
A 4,500mAh battery that supports 44W FlashCharge technology might power the device.
The Vivo V25 5G will have three rear cameras with OIS support, a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro lens as part of its optics.
The phone reportedly has a massive 50MP front-facing camera for selfies and video chats.
Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 12 will come preinstalled on the Vivo V25 5G.
According to International Data Corporation’s (IDC) worldwide quarterly personal computing device tracker, PC shipments in India registered solid growth in the second quarter of this year i.e. the period from April to June. The personal computer market includes desktops, notebooks, and workstations. OEMs shipped over 3.7 million units compared to 3.1 million units with a year-on-year growth of 17.8 percent during the same period last year. India’s PC market results are positive at a time when the global PC shipments shrank to the lowest in Q2 since 2013.
IDC reports that the government segment was strong due to the spillover orders from the previous quarter but the other segments slowed down. Notebooks led the PC market with 2.6 million units but their growth rate reduced to 7.3 percent YoY basis. The desktop category continued its strong run and sold over a million units for the second consecutive quarter.
Coming to the brand statistics in India’s PC market, HP led the segment with a 30 percent share and 1.15 million units sold in Q2, 2022. It grew 8.1 percent year-on-year basis. Dell came second behind HP with 807 million shipments, a 21.6 percent market share and 15.2 percent YoY increase. Lenovo bagged the third spot with a 19.6 percent share and a 30 percent year-on-year growth. Acer is ranked fourth after shipping 330 million units and having an 8.9 percent market share. ASUS completed the list of top five with 230 million shipments and registered a whopping 53 percent year-on-year growth.
JBL has launched three new speakers in India. These include the PartyBox 710, PartyBox 110, and PartyBox Encore Essential. All three audio systems come with a powerful sound output for an immersive audio experience. Read on to know what the devices offer out of the box.
The JBL PartyBox 710 and 110 feature the same cylindrical shape design and come with a customisable lightshow with five different styles of lightning. On the other hand, the PartyBox Encore Essential is a portable speaker with a square-shaped box form factor. It has a dynamic fun ring light show and a cool strobe effect that syncs to the beat of the music. All three speakers are IPX4-rated splash-proof. The PartyBox 710 also has an easy-grip handle and sturdy wheels that allows the user to take the speakers anywhere.
In terms of audio, the PartyBox 710 is capable of producing power 800W sound output. It is equipped with dual 2.75-inch tweeters and 8-inch subwoofers. The PartyBox 110 comes with 160W sound whereas the PartyBox Encore Essential features 100W output. All three audio systems feature JBL original Pro sound technology. The speakers also come with true wireless stereo feature that is capable of wirelessly linking two together for a bigger stereo sound. The PartyBox 710 and 110 have mic and guitar inputs.
All three JBL speakers can be controlled via the PartyBox app. The PartyBox 110 has a built-in rechargeable battery that offers 12-hour playback. On the other hand, the PartyBox Encore Essential is claimed to offer 6 hours of usage.
JBL PartyBox 710, 110, and Encore Essential prices
The JBL PartyBox 710 costs Rs 64,999. The PartyBox 110 and Encore Essential are priced at Rs 31,999 and Rs 25,499 respectively. All three speakers will be available for purchase across online and offline retail stores.
OPPO Band 2 could be making its debut in the global market soon. The details are yet to be officially announced by the company, but the fitness band has been spotted on the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) certification site, hinting that its global launch might be around the corner. OPPO Band 2 has already been unveiled in China. It has a 1.57-inch AMOLED display and offers various health monitoring features.
Popular tipster Mukul Sharma has spotted the OPPO Band 2 on the IMDA website with model number OBBE215. As usual, the listing did not reveal any details about the smart band. However, it hints at an imminent launch.
The OPPO Band 2 was unveiled in China last week, alongside OPPO Watch 3 series, with a price tag of 249 Yuan (roughly $36) for the standard edition. The NFC variant costs 299 Yuan (roughly $44). It comes in Black and White color options.
OPPO Band 2 Specifications
The OPPO Band 2 features a 1.57-inch AMOLED display which is almost the same size as most smartwatches. It measures 45.3 x 29.1 x 10.6mm and weighs only 33 g. The design has changed a lot, the band comes in a squircle shape.
OPPO Band 2 is powered by Apollo 3.5 processor coupled with 8MB PSRRAM and 128MB Nand storage. It packs a built-in 200mAh battery that can last up to 14 days. Moreover, the band supports magnetic fast charging. The new OPPO band comes with 24*7 heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and more. It is also claimed to be 5ATM waterproof. For connectivity, it has Bluetooth v5.0.
Oppo has also pre-installed over 200 watch faces, and 100 sports modes and has also included an NFC chip in the Band 2 for contactless payments.
Samsung launched the Galaxy S8 series back in 2017 and announced last year that it is ending security update support for the S8 models. However, Samsung has now released a firmware update with a few bug fixes for the Galaxy S8. This is coming more than five years after the release of the models and over one year after the models last received a software update. The new firmware update has the changelog G95*FXXUCDVG4 which relates to GPS stability improvement.
It is unclear whether the GPS stability issue is the only improvement available in the firmware. It has a download size of 420MB and there could be a few other minor fixes as well. It should be noted though that this is not an OS upgrade for the Galaxy S8. It is still running on Android 9 with the April 1, 2021 security patch. It is unclear why Samsung still extended software support to the Galaxy S8 but it is all the same, a pleasant surprise for owners of the device.
The same GPS issue could also apply to several older Samsung phones. The same firmware was sent to Galaxy J7 (from 2015) owners in Asia, while several others should also get a firmware update. These include the Galaxy S6, S7, and S9 from 2015, 2016, and 2018 respectively. All the stated models have already officially exited software support from Samsung. Samsung recently announced up to 5 years of support for its flagships from 2021 with up to 4 OS updates.
Baseus is making further inroads into the Chinese audio accessories market with the launch of the Bowie EX. This is coming just one month after the Bowie H1 noise canceling headphones with up to 70 hours of battery life were launched in China. The Bowie EX has a ring-iron dual unit design and boasts 30 hours of use on a single charge.
The Bowie EX has a large and small double ring architecture and utilizes the cavity space to enhance the sound and reduce distortion. Panoramic sound technology is featured in the Bowie EX. The technology was jointly developed by Baseus and WANOS and it integrates sound objects and spatial audio for greater sound quality. The earphones can be connected via Bluetooth to an input source and the user can switch to the panoramic sound effects mode. This can be either via the app or a button on the earphones. The panoramic mode helps to improve the immersive sound on offer.
Noise reduction for the Bowie EX is achieved through four microphones that accurately pick human voices. This is further accentuated by the windproof design and enhanced anti-noise capability. The new Baseus TWS headset has a battery life of up to 30 hours with its charging case. The device can be charged rapidly as a 10-minute charge delivers up to 2 hours of playback. The device can be fully charged in two hours. It is compatible with Bluetooth 5.3 for better stability and reduced latency. The earphones also support smart dual connection and in-ear sensing. The earphones pause and resume playback automatically upon ear removal and contact.
The Baseus Bowie EX TWS earbuds will retail for 329 yuan (~$48) but are currently offered at a launch price of 279 yuan (~$41). The product can be purchased online from JD.com. There are no details on the duration of the introductory price before the product reverts to its original price.
The Vivo V25 Pro launched a few days ago is a very interesting upper-midrange phone, not only because it has a color-changing design, but also because of its great hardware and very nice camera department. But is it really the best upper-midrange phone out there or you can find better devices at the moment? In order to answer this question, during these days we decided to publish a few comparisons with the most interesting rivals of this device. Today, it is the turn of a comparison between the main specifications of the Vivo V25 Pro and the OnePlus Nord 2T. They are powered by the same chipset and come with similar specs sheets, but in this comparison, you will find out which one offers the highest value, at least depending on the price.
OnePlus Nord 2T vs Vivo V25 Pro
OnePlus Nord 2T
Vivo V25 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
159.1 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm,
190 g
158.9 x 73.5 x 8.6 mm,
190 g
DISPLAY
6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
6.56 inches, 1080 x 2376 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR
Mediatek Dimensity 1300, octa-core 3 GHz
Mediatek Dimensity 1300, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY
8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE
Android 12, OxygenOS
Android 12, Funtouch OS
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.2
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 64 + 12 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
4500 mAh, fast charging 80W
4830 mAh, Fast Charging 66W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM
5G, dual SIM
Design
Both these phones have good designs, but I personally prefer the Vivo V25 Pro. It may be just a personal taste, but it looks like this device offers something more. First of all, it has a rear side able to change color if exposed to direct sunlight, thanks to an electrochromic layer. Further, it comes with a higher screen to body ratio, thanks to narrower bezels around the display. The camera module is not among the most beautiful ones, but the above-mentioned elements make me prefer the Vivo. However, you should note that the OnePlus Nord 2T is still a great phone in terms of design and build quality. It looks minimal and it is thinner than its rival. Further, it comes with Gorilla Glass 5 protection by Corning for the display making it scratch resistant. Unfortunately, these phones are made of polycarbonate and they do not come with the most premium materials.
Display
The displays of these two panels are very similar. The Vivo V25 Pro has a panel with a diagonal of 6.56 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and a peak brightness of up to 1,300 nits, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader. The OnePlus Nord 2T has an AMOLED display just like its Vivo opponent, but with a smaller 6.43-inch diagonal. It comes with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 90 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. As you probably noticed, the Vivo has a higher refresh rate and a wider display diagonal. Both the phones are equipped with stereo speakers, so the audio experience provided is not bad. Note that the OnePlus has thicker bezels around the display, that is the reason why it is not more compact than the V25 even though it has a smaller panel.
Specs & Software
The processor powering these two devices is the same: a Dimensity 1300 mobile platform by MediaTek. It is a processor built with a 6 nm production process and with an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex A78 CPU running at a max frequency of 3 GHz, three Cortex A78 CPUs running at 2.6 GHz, four Cortex A55 cores running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G77 MC9 GPU. On both the phones, the chipset is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage, with no expandable storage. There is a dual SIM slot, as well as Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and NFC. On the hardware side, it is essentially a draw. These phones run Android 12 out of the box, but with different customized user interfaces on top: OxygenOS and Funtouch OS, respectively. Which one do you prefer?
Camera
The OnePlus Nord 2T looks more convincing when it comes to the rear cameras because it has a better main sensor: a 50 MP Sony IMX766 lens with OIS, while the Vivo V25 Pro has a 64 MP camera with OIS. The secondary sensors are not the same as the Vivo features a 12 MP ultrawide camera while the Nord has an 8 MP sensor. The Vivo has a superior front camera: its 32 MP snapper is able to record 4K videos, while the 32 MP sensor of the Nord only records 1080p videos at 30 fps.
Now, the batteries. The one found on the Vivo V25 Pro is bigger and, given that the processor is the same, this handset will provide longer battery life in most of the possible scenarios. On the other hand, the OnePlus Nord 2T is able to charge faster thanks to the 80W fast charging technology by OPPO. Do you prefer a faster charging phone or a device with a bigger battery?
Price
You need Rs. 35,999 / $450 in order to purchase the Vivo V25 Pro in the Indian market, while the OnePlus Nord 2T is priced at Rs. 28,999 / $363 in its base variant with the same amount of RAM and storage (8/128 GB). Which one would you pick?
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Smartphone shipments are declining worldwide and the condition is no different in Thailand. The country’s smartphone shipments fell 17% YoY in Q2 2022 due to volatility in the macroeconomic situation, according to a report. Thailand is having reduced consumer demand over the last two quarters. But it’s not all bad news, the country saw a huge rise in premium smartphone shipments.
According to a report by Counterpoint Research, Smartphone shipments have continued to decline in Thailand. In Q2 2022, the country witnessed a 17% decline in overall smartphone shipments. The culprit behind the downfall is said to be the deteriorating economic conditions in the country. The inflation rate rose to 7.66% in June, which is the highest in 14 years.
However, premium smartphone (>$400) shipments are booming in the country. There has been a 22% increase YoY in Q2 2022 despite the overall market decline.
Discussing the factors that affected the shipments in Q2 2022, Senior Analyst Glen Cardoza said, “Thailand has a decent share of consumers who can maintain a good financial standing during this economic slowdown. It is this type of consumer who looks to purchase at least a mid-tier smartphone even in such an economic scenario. With food and related categories being hit the hardest by inflation, consumers who would consider buying a low-tier smartphone are not taking that decision right now. This has resulted in a 23% YoY drop in shipments for smartphones priced less than $250.”
With each new launch in the category, premium models from brands such as Samsung, OPPO, Vivo, and Realme saw an increase in demand. Apple is always in demand in Thailand, but it has mostly focused on the ultra-premium market. Top Chinese brands have expanded from the low- and mid-tiers to the higher price ranges, giving consumers much-needed variety in the post-COVID-19 economy. Gaming is another area where these companies outperform Apple.
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