Asus Zenfone 9 vs Xiaomi 12S: Specs Comparison

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Aug 9, 2022

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
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, octa-core 3.19 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, octa-core 3.19 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 16 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, Zen UI	Android 12, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	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.

Read More: Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X flagship phones officially launched

Battery

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?

Asus Zenfone 9 vs Xiaomi 12S: PRO and CONS

Asus Zenfone 9

PRO

Better front camera
More compact
Up to 16 GB of RAM
IP68 waterproof
Wider availability

CONS

Slower charging

Xiaomi 12S

PRO

Wider display
Faster charging
Bigger battery
Wireless charging
More premium materials

CONS

Dimensions

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OPPO to also unveil a smart cat litter box with features to guarantee pet safety

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 9, 2022

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.

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Boult Audio FXCharge Neckband Earphones Launched in India for Rs. 899

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Anurag

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Aug 9, 2022

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.

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OPPO to launch the super-affordable K9x Smart TV 50″ version on August 10

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 9, 2022

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.

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Reliance Jio launches the JioGamesWatch game streaming platform

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 9, 2022

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.

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Oppo confirms ColorOS 13 will launch globally on August 18

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 9, 2022

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.

Are you ready to add some more Color to your life?
The ColorOS 13 global online launch event goes live on Aug 18th, 16:30 IST.#SmartandConnected #ColorOS13 pic.twitter.com/YmSmyconY6

— OPPO India (@OPPOIndia) August 9, 2022

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.

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Apple Increased iPhone 14 Series Shipment Estimation to 95 million Units: Report

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Anurag

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Aug 9, 2022

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.

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Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro to launch on August 11, Design teased

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Anurag

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Aug 9, 2022

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.

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Nothing Phone (1) Japan Launch Date Announced

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Anurag

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Aug 9, 2022

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.

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OnePlus 10T vs Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition – Specs Comparison

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Staff

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Aug 9, 2022

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+
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1, octa-core 3.19 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1, octa-core 3.19 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 16 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1	Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	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

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

OnePlus 10T

PRO

The latest and greatest processor of 2022
16GB RAM option
Super fast 150W charging

CONS

No IP Rating
No Wireless Charging
Average Cameras

Realme GT 2 Master Explorer

PRO

The latest and greatest processor of 2022
Fancy Leather Back design option
Great Cameras

CONS

No Wireless Charging
No IP rating

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Xiaomi Projector 2S with omnidirectional auto image correction launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 9, 2022

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.

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Best Tablets under Rs 30000 in India (August 2022)

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Sudhanshu

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Aug 9, 2022

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.

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Smartphone market decline by 1 percent YoY in India in first half of 2022, Realme registers a strong growth

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Viraj Gawde

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Aug 9, 2022

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.

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Garmin Enduro 2 with up to 46 days battery life, LED flashlight & more launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 9, 2022

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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OnePlus Ace Pro launched: SD8+ Gen 1, 150W charging, ColorOS 12.1, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 9, 2022

The OnePlus Ace Pro was originally planned to launch on August 3. However, the event got postponed and the device finally went official in China today. For the unaware, the handset is nothing but a rebranded OnePlus 10T for the brand’s home country.

Therefore, the smartphone is all about speed as it arrives with the fastest wired charging solution available on mobile phones and the fastest chipset for Android to date. With that out of the day, let’s take a look at its pricing and entire specifications.

OnePlus Ace Pro Price and Availability

The OnePlus Ace Pro will retail at the following price tags in China.

12GB + 256GB – ¥3,499 ($518)
16GB + 256GB – ¥3,799 ($563)
16GB + 512GB – ¥4,299 ($637)

It will be available for purchase in two colors (black, green) starting at 10 AM CST on August 15.

OnePlus Ace Pro Specifications

The OnePlus Ace Pro is built around a 6.7-inch centered punch-hole 10-bit AMOLED display with a resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 394 PPI, and up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The 20.1:9 panel supports sRGB/DCI-P3 color gamuts, HDR10+, and up to 720Hz touch sampling rate (software-based).

The device has a glass sandwich body with a plastic frame. Both the front and rear are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It measures 163 x 75.4 x 8.8mm in dimensions and weighs 204.

The handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset paired with LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and VC liquid cooling system. It boots ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12.

There’s a triple camera system on the rear comprising an OIS-assisted 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper. For selfies and video calls, there’s a 16MP shooter on the front.

The connectivity options on the phone include dual-SIM, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port (USB 2.0). It comes with an in-screen fingerprint sensor and dual stereo speakers.

Last but not least, the OnePlus Ace Pro is backed by a 4,800mAh battery with support for 150W fast wired charging.

HP Envy 34, Pavilion 31.5-inch all-in-one desktops launched in India

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Viraj Gawde

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Aug 9, 2022

HP has unveiled two all-in-one PC’s in India. They are the HP Envy 34-inch and HP Pavilion 31.5-inch. The former is more premium among the two computing devices. Both desktops share some identical specifications and are designed for a hybrid workforce.

HP Envy 34 and Pavilion 31.5 specifications and features

The HP Envy 34 comes with a 34-inch screen bearing a 5K video resolution and an adjustable blue light filter. It has a detachable and removable 16MP magnetic camera. On the other hand, the Pavilion 31.5-inch display with a 5MP pop-up camera. On the audio front, the Envy 34 is equipped with dual 2W speakers whereas the Pavilion 31.5 has a six-speaker system. Both AIO desktops come with audio tuned by Bang and Olufsen. They also feature a wireless charging pad with support for 15W speed.

Under the hood, the HP Envy 34-inch is powered by an 11th-generation Core i7 processor paired with a 6GB GDDR6 GeForce RTX3060 GPU onboard. The desktop packs up to 16GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB SSD storage. Meanwhile, the Pavilion 31.5-inch is offered in 12th-generation Core i7 and Core i5 processor options. The former packs 16GB + 1TB RAM and storage whereas the latter comes with 8GB and 512GB RAM and storage respectively. The Envy 34-inch also comes with four storage devices and interior expansion slots for RAM and graphics upgrades.

The HP Envy 34-inch and Pavilion 31-inch are compatible with the brand’s wireless keyboard and mouse combo. Connectivity-wise, both AIO desktops come with WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, and a host of other ports.

HP Envy 34 and Pavilion 31.5 pricing and availability

The HP Envy 34 carries a price tag of Rs 1,75,999and is offered in an elegant turbo Silver colour. The Pavilion 31.5 is priced at Rs 99,999 and available in stunning sparkling Black colour. Both desktops are available for purchase starting today from HP India e-store and authorised stores across the country.

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Get AOHI 100W GaN+ USB C charger for $55.99 (Retail Price $80 )

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Daily Deals

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Aug 9, 2022

AOHI is giving a 30% discount on its 100W GaN+ USB C charger. The charger that generally retails for $79.99 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $55.99 only on Amazon US. To avail of the discount, you can use the 15% page clip-on coupon available on the product page and also the 15% coupon code: 8ONUGA8M while checkout. Please note that the coupon expires on August 14, 2022.

AOHI 100W GaN+ USB C charger is a small and portable wall charger that supports up to 100W PD fast charging on single port use. The charger can be used for laptops, tablets, phones, etc, and charges your device efficiently and quickly. Moreover, the advanced GaN+ technology helps to decrease the size without compromising on the power. Weighing just 0.44lb, this GaN+ USB C fast charger comes with an ultra-compact and lightweight design with foldable prongs for maximum portability wherever you go, making it perfect for home, office, and travel.

AOHI 100W GaN+ USB C charger features dual USB ports with intelligent power allocation technology that helps it automatically detect and optimize the power supply of two devices simultaneously, and ensures that the connected devices always get the best and optimal charge. This means with the 100W GaN+ charger you can simultaneously charge two laptops, two smartphones, or one laptop and one smartphone.

The charger comes with multiple safety features like protection from over-current, over-voltage, over-heating, short-circuit, etc that keep your charger as well as your devices safe. Additionally, you get a 4ft 100W USB C to USB C LED digital display cable that gives you a unique visual charging experience. The cable supports up to 5A, 100W PD fast charging, and 480 Mbps data transfer speed and comes with a LED digital screen that displays real-time power and charging speed.

You can use AOHI 100W GaN+ USB C charger for MacBook Pro/Air, iPad Pro/Air/Mini, XPS, ThinkPad, MateBook, iPhone 13/13 Pro/13 Pro Max/13 Mini/12/12 Pro/12 Pro Max, Galaxy S21/S20/S10, Note 20/10+, Pixel 3XL/3/2XL, Switch, and other USB-C laptops, tablets, and phones. Generally retailing for $79.99 you can now buy AOHI 100W GaN+ USB C charger for as low as $55.99 only on Amazon US. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order before the deal expires.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

Google Search and other services saw outage across the globe

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Sean

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Aug 9, 2022

Another day, another outage for a major tech based company. Google saw a massive outage across the globe, with a number of its services going down like the Google Search service.

This outage had began on Monday night (8th August 2022), with a DownDetector finding a surge in number of complaints it received about the Google Search in the US. People using the Search service saw long leading times, empty results, and much more. Out of all the complaints raised, the vast majority of the issues were based on the Search service, while some were also facing issues on some of its other services as well. Furthermore, many people facing this issue took to Twitter to share their experiences with the #GoogleDown and #GoogleOutage tags.

Notably, certain people using the Search service received the “500” error, which basically implies a server problem. Thus, its other services were also affected, including YouTube, Photos, Maps, Drive, Duo, and more. Although, not every region saw these issues. As of right now, it appears that the Search Engine giant is still currently facing some problems, with some users still facing issues in their services sharing their experiences on Twitter. So stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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WhatsApp now lets you Delete Messages sent over 2 day go

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Sean

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Aug 9, 2022

WhatsApp is bringing a new update for its messaging service. It offers a quality of life change and will offer users a longer time period for deleting messages that have already been sent. Now, one can basically delete messages that were sent a little over two days ago.

For those unaware, the Delete for Everyone option typically only works for a bit over an hour, but the period has been extended even further. Previously, this deletion option had been limited to one hour, eight minutes, and sixteen seconds. And now, the Delete for Everyone option will be available for more than 2 days and 12 hours. So, you can still remove your message and have it replaced with “This message was deleted”.

The social media giant announced this update earlier today (9th August 2022). To delete a message, simply press and hold on to the message you wish to delete then select Delete > Delete for everyone. However, keep in mind, for this function to work as intended, both the sender and receiver must be on the latest version of WhatsApp. This feature was first discovered being tested on the iOS platform last month. Now, it is finding its way to the final builds, as per the official Twitter handle.

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iQOO Z6x, Vivo X80 Lite 5G likely to launch soon, gets spotted on Google Supported Devices list

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 9, 2022

The iQOO Z6x and Vivo X80 Lite are the two upcoming phones from Vivo. Both devices have appeared in the database of the Google Supported Devices list (via). The listings have only revealed the model numbers of both phones.

The iQOO Z6x has appeared with model number V2164KA. Unfortunately, there is no word on the specifications of the device. The Z6x will join the Z6 family, which already includes members like the iQOO Z6 5G, iQOO Z6 Pro 5G, and iQOO Z6 44W.

The Z6-series phones have been rebranded versions of the Vivo T1 series in India. Hence, there is a possibility that the iQOO Z6x could be a rebranded version of the Vivo T1x, which recently debuted in India. The T1x features a 6.58-inch IPS LCD FHD+ 90Hz display, FunTouch OS 12 based on Android 12 OS, an 8-megapixel front camera, dual rear cameras with 50-megapixel (main) and 2-megapixel (depth), Snapdragon 680, 4 GB or 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB or 128 GB of built-in storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging support.

The Vivo X80 Lite 5G has appeared with model number V2208 in the list of Google Supported Devices. But the listing also includes the model number V2202, which seemingly belongs to the upcoming Vivo V25 5G.

Recent reports have revealed that the V25 5G will come with an FHD+ AMOLED display with an in-screen fingerprint scanner, Dimensity 900, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 12 OS with FunTouch OS 12 UI. The image of the device that appeared on the Play Console revealed its screen would have a waterdrop notch.

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