At 7 pm (local time) on Aug. 11, Xiaomi will hold a big launch event in China. Last year, the company unveiled the Xiaomi MIX Fold as the company’s first foldable smartphone. Tomorrow, the company will release its successor – the Xiaomi MIX Fold 2. A poster revealing the rear design of the phone is now doing rounds on Weibo. At the same time, a Weibo user shared the key specifications of the device.
The Xiaomi MIX Fold 2’s poster reveals that it will sport a different rear design as compared to its predecessor. The device has a horizontal camera setup, which houses a Leica-optimized triple camera unit and an LED flash. The right edge of the device seems to be fitted with a volume controller and a power button embedded with a fingerprint scanner.
The Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 will feature a 6.56-inch Samsung E5 AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. On the inside, it will have an 8.02-inch foldable OLED Eco2 panel that will offer a 2.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, UTG (Ultra-Thin Glass), and an under-display camera.
There is no information on the front camera of the MIX Fold 2. Its rear camera setup will have a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main camera, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom. The device will come preinstalled with the MIUI 13 flavored Android 12 OS.
The MIX Fold 2 will be powered by a 4,500 mAh battery and support 67W fast charging. It is unclear whether the device will have support for wireless charging. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset will power the foldable phone. Previously, the device was spotted at TENAA in variants, such as 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 1 TB storage.
The MIX Fold 2 has a thickness of 5.4mm when unfolded. When folded, it will measure 11.2mm. The device weighs around 262 grams.
Oppo and OnePlus smartphones are no longer allowed to sell their smartphones in Germany. The order was issued after both companies refused to comply with the terms set by the German court. Finnish company Nokia initiated a lawsuit for patent infringement against Oppo and OnePlus, which it has since successfully won.
A German court in Mannheim issued a ruling in favor of Nokia in July of this year after finding that OnePlus and Oppo did not hold valid licenses for the 4G and 5G technologies they utilize in their handsets. Both parties were required by the court to reach a settlement, but they were unable to do so. The court then decided to prohibit the sale of Oppo and OnePlus smartphones in Germany.
Following the ban order, the product page has been removed from Oppo’s official website in Germany with the note, “Product information is not currently available on our website.” The company has also answered the question “Can I continue to use OPPO products without restrictions, access support and receive future updates?” with a note stating “Yes, you can continue to use your OPPO products without restrictions, access support and of course, you will also receive all future updates.”
Oppo Germany website screenshot
In the meantime, the company will continue selling accessories like earphones and mobile chargers in Germany. Similar to this, OnePlus has removed all of its smartphones from its product page on its German website.
According to reports, Nokia had demanded a settlement amount of €2.50 for each OnePlus and Oppo smartphone sold as licensing fees. This demand was made not only for the sales in Germany but the sales made by both brands worldwide. Considering how big these brands have become in the global market, it is easy to see how substantial that settlement amount might turn out to be. So, it won’t be a surprise if both the companies find it better to exit the German market altogether.
However, the trouble doesn’t end there as Nokia has filed lawsuits against major BBK-owned companies across the whole of Europe. If these courts decide in favor of Nokia, we might see brands like Oppo, OnePlus and others exit the European markets.
It has been more than a year since OnePlus launched its first and only smartwatch in the market dubbed the OnePlus Watch. The brand is now gearing up to launch another smartwatch soon under the Nord branding called OnePlus Nord Watch.
The device has already made an appearance on the BIS certification website hinting at its upcoming launch in the Indian market. Now, tipster Mukul Sharma has collaborated with 91mobiles to leak a total of five different renders of the upcoming OnePlus Nord Watch, so let’s take a look.
Starting off, we have a Nord Watch with a circular dial. It has two buttons on the right side and features a protective edge on the screen with dash lines indicating hours. This is believed to be the rugged variant of the OnePlus Nord Watch.
The next render also features a circular dial and two buttons on the right but lacks the protective edge around the screen and the dash lines.
The third Nord Watch looks quite similar in design to the OnePlus Watch, with the only difference being a single crown button instead of two.
Next, we see the familiar rectangular design that was leaked last month. The smartwatch has a black color crown button on the right side and it looks like it allows for easy strap switching.
Coming to the last render, it also features a rectangular design, however, the dial appears to be smaller in size and the crown button is white/silver.
The tipster also provides images of what the UI of the rectangular Nord Watches will look like.
So it appears that OnePlus has many variants of the Nord Watch planned for the future, however, it is too soon to tell how many of these will actually be made available in the market. Stay tuned for more updates on the matter.
Redmi has been teasing the arrival of the Redmi K50 Extreme Edition for the past few days in China. Today, the brand released an official confirmation through its Weibo handle that it will be unveiled tomorrow (Aug. 11) in China. Once announced, the device is likely to be promoted as the Redmi K50 Ultra.
Redmi has already confirmed that the RedmI K50 Ultra will come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. The official poster teases the camera module of the phone. Previous leaks had claimed that the device would feature a 200-megapixel main camera. However, a recent leak revealed that the Redmi K50 Ultra will have a 108-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL HM6 primary camera. It is said to come with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera with 8 megapixels and a 2-megapixel macro camera.
Redmi K50 Ultra specifications (rumored)
The Redmi K50 Ultra will arrive with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a centrally positioned punch-hole. It will produce 2712 x 1220 pixels resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The device will run on the Android 12 OS and MIUI 13.
The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 powered K50 Ultra will arrive in two configurations: 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The device will be equipped with a 5,000mAh battery, which will carry support for 120W fast charging support. The K50 Ultra is likely to come with a 20-megapixel selfie camera.
The launch event will kick off at 7 pm (local time) tomorrow. It will be hosted by Xiaomi CEO and founder, Lei Jun. The other products that will be showcased at the event include: the Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 foldable smartphone, the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 tablet, the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro TWS earbuds, and the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro smartwatch.
Teclast T50 tablet is launching globally on AliExpress. The tablet will be available at a heavily discounted price of $189.99 only at the world premiere sale at AliExpress.
Teclast T50 features an 11” 2K edge-to-edge display with T color 2.0 optimization that makes the colors pop – off the screen. The display provided by BOE technology uses TDDI tech to integrate the existing LCD structure with touch sensors without adding additional layers, thereby reducing the reflection and increasing the touch responsiveness.
T50 is made with a CNC machined aluminum unibody enclosure design that is strong, light, and durable and finished with an ultra-fine sandblasting process that gives it a clean profile and smooth texture. Packed with intelligent sensors like gyroscope, proximity, and light the Teclast T50gives you an optimized and immersive tablet experience.
The tablet is fueled with a massive 7500mAh battery and supports 18W USB -PD fast charging making it one of the best battery options in their product line. Fitted with a sweet 4 audio system and intelligent digital power amplifier chip, the tablet gives you loud and crystal clear audio and calls.
Teclast T50 is powered by the UNISOC Tiger T618 12nm processor and comes with two ARM Cortex- A75 power cores and 6 Cortex-A55 intelligent AI cores. With 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM expandable with a Micro SD card, the tablet has enough power and space to store your videos, images, and projects. To capture images and record videos, you have a 20MP Sony auto-focus camera in the back and an 8MP front camera.
Teclast T50 is available for $189.99 only on AliExpress. Please note that this is a limited-time offer.
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UMIDIGI launches the F3 5G phone globally. A couple of months back the brand launched the F3 series with three variants viz F3, F3S, and F3 SE. Now UMIDIGI has officially launched the much-awaited F3 5G phone for all global customers. UMIDIGI F3 5G not only brings high performance and lightning-fast speed but also comes with a fashionable design and color palette that makes it both stylish and powerful.
Like all phones in the UMIDIGI F series, the F3 5G also comes with a 3D curved edge design and a dazzling matte finish that makes it look sleek and stylish. It features a 6.7-inch display and is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 700 octa-core 5G chipset that comes with an advanced 7nm process and frequency up to 2.2GHz. Combined with Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, the phone delivers an extraordinary network experience to its users. The phone supports dual 5G standby which provides a more stable network connection and comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, expandable up to 256GB.
For your pictures videos and images, you have a triple rear AI camera set up with a 48MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 5MP macro sensor. For your selfies, you have a 16MP sensor in the front. The phone is fueled by a massive 5100mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging. Other interesting features include a side fingerprint sensor, AI Face unlock, NFC, Android 12, Quad Navigation system, etc.
UMIDIGI F3 5G comes in Starry Black, Matte Silver, and Sunglow Gold colors. The phone will be available globally from August 22, 2022, at AliExpress. To know more about the launch details, phone specs, and discounts and deals check out the official UMIDIGI website. Please note that the brand is offering limited discount coupons for F3 5G. So be sure to check out the same before all the coupons are claimed.
Global Giveaway
As a part of the global launch, UMIDIGI has started a Giveaway giveaway on their official website for F3 5G. Under the giveaway, the company is offering – 5 units of F3 5G and 100 $50 coupons to selected lucky winners. You can get the complete details of the giveaway at UMIDIGI’s official website or social media handles viz. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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A few days ago, Asus launched the most compact premium flagship of 2022: the Asus Zenfone 9. There is no more compact phone than this if we only consider devices with flagship-class hardware in the Android world. However, there are a few other compact flagships out there, even though they come with bigger dimensions. One of these is the Xiaomi 12S, and it is the latest one released if we exclude the new Asus product. We already compared the Zenfone to the Samsung Galaxy S22 which is currently the compact flagship from the leader of the smartphone market. Now, it is time for a comparison between the main specifications of the Asus Zenfone 9 and the Xiaomi 12S. Which one offers the highest value for money? We hope to answer this question through this comparison.
Asus Zenfone 9 vs Xiaomi 12S
Asus Zenfone 9
Xiaomi 12S
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
146.5 x 68.1 x 9.1 mm,
169 g
152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm,
179 g
DISPLAY
5.9 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
6.28 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
Dual 50 + 12 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2
12 MP f/2.5 front camera
Triple 50 + 13 + 5 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
4300 mAh, fast charging 30W
4500 mAh, Fast Charging 67W, Fast wireless charging 50W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM, reverse charging, IP68 waterproof
5G, dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging
Design
As already mentioned in the intro, the Asus Zenfone 9 is a more compact phone than the Xiaomi 12S. However, the Xiaomi is built with more premium materials, including glass for the rear side and aluminum for the frame. The Zenfone has an aluminum frame too, but its rear side is made of plastic. Further, the 12S is thinner and lighter than its rival, even though it sports a bigger battery. On the other hand, it is the only device in this duo to feature the IP68 certification making it dustproof and waterproof. Personally, I prefer the Xiaomi due to its premium materials and because it has a higher screen to body ratio with narrower bezels around the display, but it is essentially a matter of tastes.
Display
If you are looking for the easiest display to use with one hand or to keep in a pocket, then you should choose the Asus Zenfone 9 because of its 5.9-inch diagonal and its compact dimensions. But if you are looking for better image quality, then the Xiaomi 12S is a better phone. Its AMOLED display is able to show up to 68 billion colors with a diagonal of 6.28 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and Dolby Vision support. The Asus Zenfone has an inferior display but it is still a great AMOLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification. Note that the Xiaomi has an in-display fingerprint reader, while the fingerprint scanner of the Zenfone is side-mounted, on the power key, despite the phone having an AMOLED display. Both the handsets feature good stereo speakers.
Specs & Software
There are no big differences between the hardware departments, but the Asus Zenfone 9 is more convincing because it sports up to 16 GB of RAM, while the Xiaomi 12S features just 12 GB of RAM. On the other hand, Xiaomi is able to provide a higher amount of internal storage, with up to 512 GB. Both the phones are powered by the best Qualcomm chipset to date. We are talking about the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 built with a 4 nm production process and with an octa-core architecture. It is composed of a Cortex X2 CPU running at a max frequency of 3.19 GHz, three Cortex A710 CPUs running at 2.75 GHz, and four Cortex A510 CPUs running at 1.8 GHz, as well as an Adreno 730 GPU. These devices run Android 12 out of the box customized by Zen UI and MIUI, respectively.
Camera
These two phones are very close even when it comes to camera performance. With the Asus Zenfone 9, you get a dual camera setup composed of a 50 MP main camera supporting gimbal OIS and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, as well as a 10 MP front camera which is able to record 4K videos a 30 fps. The Xiaomi 12S gets a 50 MP main camera with OIS, a 13 MP ultrawide lens, and a 5 MP macro sensor co-engineered with Leica, as well as a 32 MP front camera which is able to record 1080p videos at 60 fps. On paper, the Xiaomi looks slightly better, but we still have to see how the algorithm will behave.
The Xiaomi 12S is equipped with a bigger battery with a capacity of 4500 mAh and it will most likely provide a longer battery life in most of the scenarios. Further, it even comes with better charging technologies: it features 67W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. The Asus Zenfone 9 has a 4300 mAh battery with 30W fast charging and no wireless charging.
Price
The starting price of the Asus Zenfone 9 in the global market is €729/$750, while you need at least €570/$580 to purchase the Xiaomi 12S in China. Note that the 12S is not available in the global market, at least for now. Now that you know all the differences, which one would you pick?
OPPO is making an entry into the feline world by introducing a smart cat litter box. The product will be officially launched tomorrow alongside the Oppo Watch 3 series, Oppo Band 2, Enco Headset, and a smart PTZ camera, amongst others. The new smart cat litter box comes with safety features that prevent clipping the cat while inside.
One of the serious problems of automatic cat litter boxes is the possibility of clipping the cats which could prove fatal in some cases. The new Oppo product adopts an integrated anti-pinch design and six-layer safety protection for your feline pets. The Oppo smart cat litter box is wide enough for the cat to enjoy various activities unhindered.
The new Oppo smart cat litter box is the brand’s first incursion into the segment. The product is linked with the Airrobo brand but Oppo may build its own ecological chain along this line. The Airrobo brand is a smart home cleaning solutions arm of UBTECH.
The specifics of the new Oppo smart cat litter box including pricing details will be released at the launch of the gadget tomorrow.
As mentioned earlier, there are a few other Oppo gadgets that will also be unveiled during the August 10 event. We have almost lost count of the products the company is planning to announce tomorrow. It’s sure going to be a products feast.
Boult has a huge range of affordable audio accessories. Today, the company has launched new wireless Neckband earphones in India, dubbed Boult Audio FXCharge. The earphones come with an affordable price tag and offer some top-notch features. For instance, the neckband comes with environmental noise cancellation (ENC). The new Boult earphones are equipped with 14.2mm drivers and are IPX5 rated for sweat and water resistance. Let’s have a look at their specifications and other details.
Boult Audio FXCharge Specifications
The Boult Audio FXCharge neckband wireless earphones come with some impressive features for the price. The earphones are powered by 14.2mm Hi-Fi drivers and feature the company’s proprietary environmental noise cancellation (ENC) technology for a better audio experience during phone calls.
For connectivity, the wireless earphones use the latest Bluetooth v5.2, which offers a better range and fast pairing with nearby devices. They are compatible with a wide range of devices running on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows.
It has inline controls to easily adjust volume, change tracks, answer calls, and more. Additionally supported by Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, the Boult Audio FXCharge earphones give customers access to hands-free speech assistants. The earphones are also water and sweat resistant to IPX5 standards.
The Boult earphones carry support fast charging technology. The company claims that the earphones offer up to seven hours of playback with just five minutes of charge. The total battery life of the earphones is up to 32 hours with case (advertised). They can easily be charged through the USB Type-C port.
Boult Audio FXCharge price in India, availability
The new Boult Audio FXCharge neckband earphones are available on Amazon with a special price of Rs. 899 with a maximum retail price being Rs. 4,999. The special price may last very long so if you are interested in buying these earphones, now is the time. The earbuds come in Black and Green color options.
Chinese tech giant OPPO launched a 65-inch smart TV known as OPPO K9x around the middle of April this year. The smart TV carries an affordable base price of 2199 yuan (~$325). Now, there are indications that a smaller-sized version of the smart TV will be launched tomorrow (August 10). The company has released pricing details of the K9x 50-inch version showing it will have a base price tag of 1299 yuan (~$192).
Going by the official details shared on Weibo, the OPPO K9x 50-inch version will share the same specs as the 65-inch version with the obvious difference being the size.
Recall that the OPPO K9x smart TV has a 4k LCD screen with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. A 60Hz frame rate, 1 billion colors, a 70% NTSC color gamut, 280 nits of brightness, and delta E2 are all supported by the TV.
A 16GB internal storage space and a quad-core MediaTek CPU with 2GB of RAM power the smart TV. Dual-band Wi-Fi is supported by the chipset. Additionally, the TV has two built-in speakers with a 20W power rating. It can be used as a screen sound and includes Dolby sound support.
At the same time, OPPO K9x has a self-developed AI PQ algorithm, supports frame-by-frame optimization of image quality in all scenes, and has a display-level color accuracy in the same range as flagship smart TVs.
One of the key features of the K9x smart TV, which runs the most recent version of ColorOS TV, is that there are no boot advertisements. It boots quickly as a result, with minimal waiting. The operating system also adds functionality for screen projection from a mobile phone, a tablet, and up to four mobile phones at once. In order to preserve user security and privacy, mobile phone call alerts won’t be shown on the TV. Smart TV, OPPO K9x
Also included in the TV is a children’s mode that supports TV online classes, kid-only programming, kid-friendly settings, and built-in AI fitness personal instruction.
Reliance Jio is expanding its gaming architecture by adding a new game streaming platform. JioGamesWatch will provide users with an array of gaming content including live gameplay and video-on-demand (VOD) streaming. The new platform will provide gaming enthusiasts an opportunity to watch compelling games seamlessly.
JioGames has continued to blossom since 2019 when it was born. It is a gaming software that has attracted all strata of the gaming ecosystem from players to developers and publishers. It provides opportunities for online games, tournaments, and e-sports to be developed,
The JioGamesWatch streaming platform now comes to expand the functionality of JioGames by allowing gamers to broadcast live games. It is designed to empower and enable creators to live-stream their content with any device under minimal latency. The platform will also showcase the array of gaming content already developed via JioGames. JioGames expects millions of visitors to the new streaming service.
The JioGamesWatch platform incorporates lots of interactive opportunities for viewers including audience polls and fan support through emotes. The platform is available on the JioGames App on Android, iOS, and Set-top-box (STB) devices. Users can subscribe to VODs from creators and influencers.
The platform allows creators to stream games in high definition or at various resolution options for mobile streaming. The JioGamesWatch has an ideal stream setting and several creator resources are available on the platform. Users with compatible devices can enjoy the JioGamesWatch service in India.
Oppo will unveil its latest skin, the ColorOS 13 on August 18. The new skin is based on Android 13 and it will globally debut on the stated date, as confirmed by Oppo. Oppo says the new skin will incorporate underlying safety and privacy features in Android 13. This comes on the heels of the release of the Oxygen OS 13 also for Android 13. The new upgrade features aesthetic improvements in the layout and functionality.
Oppo says that Color OS 13 comes with an overall refreshed design and will deliver a concise, smooth, and comfortable experience similar to Oxygen OS 13. There are no specifics yet on the Oppo devices that will herald the new Android 13 skin. The Oppo Find N and Find X5 Pro are both expected to be in the mix for the new skin. Both devices were part of the Android 13 beta program. There are speculations also that the Oppo Reno 8 lineup could also get the upgrade to Color OS 13.
The launch event for the new Oppo Android 13 skin will further illuminate the update. We will also get to know the trajectory of devices that will get the software at the launch. Global availability of the firmware could proceed immediately although no specifics have been mentioned yet. If a sequential release is countenanced, we expect the upgrade to start from China and proceed to other markets subsequently.
Global smartphone shipments are witnessing a new low with each quarter but Apple seems to have a lot of confidence in its upcoming iPhone series. According to a report, the Cupertino company has told its suppliers that the iPhone 14 series will sell better than it anticipated, raising the number of devices it will produce from 90 million to 95 million.
A new report by the Taiwan Economics Times claims that Apple is expecting the iPhone 14 series to sell better it anticipated. Hence, it has directed its suppliers to increase the number of iPhones it will produce and ship by 5%, meaning from the original 90 million estimated units to 95 million.
The report, citing sources, predicts that among the new phones, the highest-end iPhone 14 Pro Max will have the most stock. This shouldn’t come as a surprise because the iPhone 13 Pro Max was also in high demand.
Previous reports suggest that the iPhone 14 series which is expected to launch in September might be delayed due to the ongoing political tension between China and Taiwan. The mass production of smartphones is expected to begin this month.
The iPhone 14 series will consist of four smartphones- the base iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Max, the iPhone 14 Pro, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The vanilla and max models are expected to carry the old A15 bionic chip and design similar to the previous-gen iPhone 13. While the higher-end iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models are rumored to come with some significant changes, including improved camera capabilities with a new 48MP lens, a new pill-shaped and hole-punch notch replacement, and a faster A16 chip.
Xiaomi recently confirmed that it will launch a bunch of new products including the Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 foldable phone, the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4, and the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro TWS earbuds on August 11 during its CEO and founder Lei Jun’s annual speech. Now, a new teaser by the company reveals that a new smartwatch, dubbed Xiaomi S1 Pro will also launch during the same event. It will be an upgraded version of the Watch S1 launched back in 2021.
Today, Xiaomi’s official Weibo handle shared a new teaser poster revealing the design and launch date of the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro. The company has confirmed that the watch will debut on August 11 alongside the aforementioned products.
As the name suggests, the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro will be a new and upgraded version of the Watch S1 that was launched back in December 2021. The new watch can be seen to carry small changes in terms of design. For instance, the dual button array from the Watch S1 has been replaced with a digital crown and a button that looks nearly invisible.
Further, the teaser images suggest that the Watch S1 Pro has slimmer display bezels than the Watch S1. Moreover, the new watch is equipped with a thinner case as compared to the vanilla model. The watch will be available in three color options.
Do note that currently, the smartwatch will only be launched in the Chinese market. We are not sure if the watch will be made available to global consumers. If the company decides to release the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro globally, it’ll probably launch it during the Xiaomi 12T launch event.
The Nothing Phone (1) made its debut last month. The phone has been up for sale in European countries including the UK, and also in certain parts of the Asian continent. Now, almost a month after the initial launch, Nothing has confirmed the Phone (1)’s Japan availability.
Today, Nothing Japan Twitter handle announced the launch and pre-order dates for the upcoming Phone 1. As per the company, the Nothing Phone (1) will be up for pre-order in Japan from August 10. The device will be made available for sale on August 19.
The smartphone will be sold in the country through some of the largest electronics stores like Yodobashi, Yamada, and Bic Camera. In addition, the device will be available to order online through Amazon Japan. The official Japanese pricing of the device has not been revealed yet. In the European markets, it comes with a starting price of 399 euros.
So far, customers have mixed reactions about the Nothing Phone (1). Some really like the unique design and smooth OS of the smartphone, while others are not very impressed with the performance and build quality of the device.
If we talk about the specifications, the Nothing Phone (1) flaunts a 6.55-inch FHD+ flexible OLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC that is specially optimized to support wireless charging. The chipset is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.
For Photography, the device packs a 50-megapixel dual camera setup on the rear, while the front houses a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. The device is powered by a 4,500mAh battery pack that supports 33W fast charging as well as 15W wireless charging.
The OnePlus 10T is the company’s flagship for the second half of the year. Despite being a non-Pro model, the phone is likely to be the company’s top-end phone for the next few months. Notably, the OnePlus 10 Pro, which was announced earlier this year, will also be sold in the market, placed at a much more premium price segment. So the 10T will exist in between the OnePlus 10R and the OnePlus 10 Pro.
Given that OnePlus has a flagship in a new price segment, let’s take a look at how the OnePlus 10T compares to the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer edition, which was launched a few weeks ago.
Please note that since the Realme flagship has a pretty long name, throughout this comparison, we’ll just call it the Realme GT 2 Master.
OnePlus 10T vs Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition
OnePlus 10T
Realme GT 2 ME
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
163 x 75.4 x 8.8mm,
204 g
161.3 x 74.3 x 8.2 mm,
195 g
DISPLAY
6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED, HDR1-+
6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED, HDR10+
Triple 50 (Main) + 8(UW) + 2 MP (Macro), f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 50 (Main) + 50(UW) + 3 MP 40x (Macro), f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/3.3
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
4800mAh 150W
5000mAh 100W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM
5G, dual SIM
OnePlus 10T vs Realme GT 2 Master Explorer
Design
The OnePlus 10T is a flagship by all means and OnePlus has made sure to make this point by reusing a similar design as its Pro model. The device comes with a slab design with rounded corners and a large camera housing on the top left section of the back. In fact, the only major difference between the OnePlus Pro and the OnePlus 10T at the back is the placement of the LED ring flash. On the Pro model, the flash is near the bottom right camera sensor while on the 10T, it is located on the top right corner. There are two colors available – Moonstone Black, and Jade Green.
Unlike the rounded design profile of the OnePlus 10T, the Realme GT 2 Master utilizes a flatter approach. It comes with a flat-screen up front as well as a flat back. Like most flagships of 2022, the GT 2 Master also comes with a pretty large camera setup at the back. Notably, one of the GT 2 ME models features a plain leather material with a metal casing, making the design pretty unique. There are three colors available for the Realme flagship – Gray, White, and Gold.
In the design department, the Realme GT 2 Master should have an advantage, especially if you opt for the Leather Gold variant. Master editions have always been popular for their standout design, and the leather variant allows you to have a unique design in this monotonous-looking smartphone market.
Display
The two phones have similar OLED displays with similar sizes and resolutions. They come with a 6.7-inch panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. However, there’s one big difference in their panels. The Realme GT 2 Master edition model comes with a flat display with super thin bezels while the OnePlus 10T features a curved display.
Your choice between these two smartphones would boil down to your preference for a flat or a curved display.
Specs & Software
Another similarity between these two models is the chipset that powers them. Both the OnePlus 10T and the Realme GT 2 Master edition models come with one of the fastest chipsets in the market today, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen1. In fact, the OnePlus 10T takes things up a notch by offering a 16GB RAM model, unlike the Realme flagship which tops out at 12GB of RAM.
Clearly, gaming and performance-intensive tasks will not be an issue on both the models, so they are pretty much tied in this department. But note that the Realme flagship also features two pressure-sensitive buttons on the side, giving it an edge in the gaming department.
In fact, if you want to read more about the performance of Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 on the GT 2 ME edition, check out our review here.
The OnePlus 10T runs on the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12.1. On the other hand, the Realme GT 2 Master edition comes with the Android 12-based RealmeUI 3.0.
Camera
The OnePlus 10T comes with a 50MP primary shooter with OIS, another 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, and finally, a 2MP macro camera. The Realme GT 2 Master Explorer model comes with a 50MP primary camera, another 50MP Ultra wide-angle camera, and a 40x 3MP macro camera. In our review, we found the GT 2 to have a pretty impressive camera setup and we expect similar performance from the OnePlus 10T as well. However, the Realme model will have an edge in the ultra-wide angle shots, given its powerful 50MP shooter as compared to OnePlus 10T’s 8MP shooter. Finally, the 3MP macro camera on the Realme model is also capable of capturing pretty good closeup shots, even better than the OnePlus 10T.
Both the phones have similar 16MP selfie cameras on the front.
Battery
The OnePlus 10T features a 4800mAh battery capacity with a super-fast 150W charging support. On the other hand, the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition has a 5000mAh battery with up to 100W fast charging.
So it’s clear that these two phones have very fast charging speeds and will offer pretty good battery life too. Unless you want the best charging speed in this segment, both phones should be good enough in this department. Unfortunately, they don’t support wireless charging, which is a bit of a disappointment considering their pricing.
Price
The OnePlus 10T starts at ₹44,999/$649/£629/€699. On the other hand, the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition retails for around the same price at $649/$543.
You can’t really go wrong with either device. Personally, we feel the design and display would be the biggest differentiating factor between these two phones, and your purchase decision would lean towards your preference for a flat or a curved display. Go for the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer edition if you want a leatherback device with a more elegant design profile, powerful performance, and great cameras. Or else, opt for the OnePlus 10T, if you want a familiar OnePlus design profile with maxed-out charging and performance speeds (with up to 16GB of RAM).
OnePlus 10T vs Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition: PROs and CONS
Xiaomi has officially launched a new projector under crowdfunding in China. The product is dubbed Xiaomi Projector 2S and is presently open for backing on the Youpin platform. The projector is presently available for 3,199 yuan (~$473) but the price will increase to 3,499 yuan (~$518) after the crowdfunding exercise.
The Xiaomi Projector 2S has 850 ANSI lumens brightness, an FHD (1080P) resolution, and a 100% Rec.709 color gamut. At the same time, the projector supports omnidirectional automatic correction. Thus, whether it is set to flat on a surface, on its side, or mounted on a ceiling, it can automatically project a square picture without manual adjustment.
In terms of performance, this projector uses the Amlogic T982 chip with a peak frequency of 1.9GHz. The processor is paired with 2GB of RAM while there is a 16GB internal storage onboard. Compared with the Amlogic T972, the new chipset on board brings up to 100% improvement in performance.
In other respects, Xiaomi Projector 2S has AI image quality enhancement and MEMC motion compensation. It also packs two built-in 1.75-inch high-quality, high-fidelity speakers, with Dolby Atmos support. The project uses an HDMI 2.1 interface with a delay effect as low as 40ms.
In addition, the Mi Projector 2S is also able to access the MIJIA ecosystem, and can directly control lights, curtains, and other smart devices through XiaoAi to create an ambient environment suitable for watching movies.
The Rs 30,000 price range in the Indian tablet market is highly contested right now with brands launching multiple well-rounded devices in this segment. In this price range, customers are usually looking for tablets with a high-resolution, bright display along with seamless performance and great battery life. So, we have compiled a list of tablets that deliver on all these fronts.
Best tablets under ₹30,000
1. Apple iPad 10.2 9th Gen
Apple is the current market leader in global tablet sales, which is mostly thanks to its stylish feature-packed devices and unparalleled software experience on tablets. Considering all that, it is easy to see why the Apple iPad 9th Gen which debuted in 2021 is our best pick on this list.
The tablet has the A13 Bionic chipset that powers the iPhone 11, paired with a 10.2-inch 2160×1620 pixels True Tone Liquid Retina display. It also features the best cameras in the segment. The only downside to this tablet is the internal storage, as this device comes with just 64GB of storage. The tablet has a retail price of ₹30,500 in India but is usually on sale for ₹27,900 on vendors like Amazon and Chroma.
2. Xiaomi Pad 5
Moving over to the Android camp, the Xiaomi Pad 5 is the best Android tablet on the market in this price range. It features a beautiful 11-inch 2.5K display (1600 x 2560 pixels) with a 500nits typical brightness and 120Hz refresh rate.
Under the hood, the tablet has a powerful Snapdragon 860 chipset that can easily handle popular titles like BGMI with ease. It also comes with the Android 11-based MIUI for Pad which as the name suggests has been optimized for tablets. It also has a quad-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos support. The tablet is available in two variants. The 6GB+128GB configuration is priced at ₹26,999 while the 6GB+256GB configuration costs ₹28,999.
3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022 edition
The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is quite identical to its predecessor with the one difference being the chipset. Instead of being powered by an Exynos SoC, the Tab S6 Lite 2022 has the Snapdragon 720G chipset. The tablet has a 10.4-inch TFT LCD display with 2000 x 1200p resolution and supports up to 16 million colors.
It has 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage but gets access to a memory card slot that can expand its storage by up to 1TB. It also gets AKG-tuned Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, but the most attractive feature of the tablet is that it comes with an S Pen stylus bundled in the box. Another major plus point for the tablet is that it ships with the Android 12-based One UI 4.1. The tablet is available in a WiFi-only model for ₹25499 on Samsung’s website, while the LTE model is expected to arrive soon in the country.
4. Lenovo Ideapad Duet Chromebook
For our last pick in the list, we’ve added a Chrome OS tablet. The Ideapad Duet Chromebook launched 2-years ago, however, it will continue to receive software updates from Google until June 2028.
The tablet has a 10.1-inch LCD screen (1920 x 1200 pixels), MediaTek Helio P60T chip, LPDDR4x RAM, eMMC 5.1 storage, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, 8MP rear camera, 2MP front-facing camera, dual stereo speakers, and a 7,180mAh battery. It could be said that this is the best choice for students in this price range as it ships with a kickstand case and a keyboard accessory in the box. The 4GB + 128GB model costs around ₹25,000.
In the second quarter of 2022 i.e. the period from April to June, smartphone shipments in India grew 3 percent year-on-year basis. 35 million smartphone units were sold during this period. However, the first half of the year recorded 1 percent year-on-year decline to 71 million units according to statistical data from International Data Corporation (IDC).
Although supply chain issues are easing now, IDC attributes the half-yearly decline to the rising inflation resulting in higher market prices.
As for brand performance, Xiaomi maintained its lead with a 20.4 percent market share. However, it is the only vendor in the top five list with a negative growth on a YoY basis during the same period last year. Realme came second with a 17.3 percent market share and a big 23.7 percent year-on-year gain. Vivo bagged the third spot with a 16.9 percent market share. It lead the offline segment with 24 percent and was the second largest 5G smartphone brand in the country. Samsung dropped to the fourth spot with a 16.3 percent share, however, it lead the 5G segment with a 46 percent shipments. OPPO was the fifth in the list with an 11.3 percent market share and a 2.3 percent YoY growth.
IDC says that the supply of 5G smartphones is much better than 4G leading to a higher average selling price but low demand. Online channels clocked a 5 percent YoY growth to 52 percent and this is expected to stay strong for the second half of the year due to the festive season. The ASP has reached a new high of $213 since Q4, 2020. The premium smartphone segment of $500 (~Rs 40,000) and above was the highest growing segment with an 83 percent YoY increase. Apple continued to dominate followed by OnePlus and Samsung.
Last year, Garmin launched the Enduro smartwatch designed for endurance sports like mountain climbing, hiking, and others. The company has now unveiled a successor to the Enduro smartwatch known as the Enduro 2 GPS multisport watch. The Garmin Enduro 2 comes with expanded features and strives to keep up with even the longest performances.
Garmin’s Enduro 2 is made of lightweight titanium, with a touchscreen protected by a Power Sapphire lens, and a nylon band. Users can extend the watch’s battery life in GPS mode to up to 150 hours with sun charging and SatIQ technology. It can last up to 46 days in smartwatch mode.
The Enduro 2’s bright point isn’t only capturing sunlight and sucking on the battery. It also has a built-in LED flashlight that is identical to the Fenix 7 series but twice as bright. If you’re still driving after dark, you can switch to a red safety light mode or a cadence matching strobe mode.
The Garmin Enduro 2 comes with preloaded TopoActive maps, as well as technologies like NextFork, a visual race predictor, and a grade-adjusted pace option to assist athletes adapt to alternative courses on race day. It will even automatically record rest station breaks so you don’t have to stop running in the middle of the race.
These tools join Garmin’s existing health and fitness features, which include heart rate, stress, SpO2, and sleep tracking, as well as Health Snapshot, Body Battery, and Fitness Age. In terms of smartwatch functionality, the Enduro 2 retains Garmin Pay and incident detection, and now has music storage.
The Garmin Enduro 2 carries a hefty $1,099.99 price tag which isn’t in any way cheap. The watch is presently available, for those interested, on Garmin’s website.
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