Yesterday, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Wear 5 and Wear 5+ Gen 1 processor for wearable devices. Now OPPO has confirmed that it will launch its smartwatch with the latest processor. The upcoming offering is called the OPPO Watch 3 and it will arrive as the successor to the last year’s OPPO Watch 2. It is expected to debut next month.
OPPO’s Associate Vice President and President of IoT Business Franco Li referred to the Watch 3 as a series. This indicates that more than one model of the Watch 3 is expected. Apart from this, there is no additional information on the Watch 3 series, but we can expect the brand to start teasing in the coming weeks. As per tipster Digital Chat Station, the OPPO Watch 3 series will include three smartwatches with model numbers OWW211, OWW212, and OWW213. The devices will feature a high screen-to-body ratio and an eSIM technology of independent eUICC chip. He adds that the upcoming offerings will sport high-end platinum black and brown gold colour body. The ColorOS Watch system is also said to have been improved a lot.
Additionally, along with OPPO, Mobvoi has also confirmed that it will launch its next-generation TicWatch with Snapdragon Wear 5+ Gen 1 SoC.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 5 and Wear 5+ Gen 1 is built on a 4nm process. They are said to offer 2x power using half the power compared to their predecessor. The latest chipsets are also touted to deliver a long-lasting battery life.
Samsung is rumored to be working on multiple entry-level smartphones that it plans on launching soon. Some of these are devices like the Galaxy A04s and the Galaxy A04 that have popped up on many certification databases.
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Now, another entry-level smartphone by the brand has appeared on Geekbench dubbed the Samsung Galaxy M04. So let’s take a look at its specifications and performance.
Starting off, the listing mentions that the device has the model number SM-M045F, but it does not confirm if the smartphone will indeed be marketed as the Samsung Galaxy M04. The chipset of the device is listed as “ARM MT6765V/WB,” while the motherboard is listed as “m04”. Additionally, the device has the IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU.
This leads us to believe that the smartphone will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC. This indicates that the device will lack 5G connectivity. The maximum clock speed of this octa-core processor will be 2.3GHz. Other than that, the listing reveals that the smartphone has 3GB of RAM and operates on Android 12-based OS, likely the One UI 4.1.
Coming to the benchmark results, the device scores 86 points on the single-core test and 4233 points on the multi-core test of Geekbench 4. Currently, there is no information available on an expected launch timeline of pricing. But considering its specifications, we can expect the device to debut as one of Samsung’s most affordable smartphones.
The iQOO 9T India launch date has been confirmed. It will debut as India’s first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform on Aug. 2 in India. It will rival the OnePlus 10T, which will debut with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip onboard on Aug. 3. The iQOO 9T and OnePlus 10T are tipped to carry the same starting price.
iQOO has also already confirmed that one of the iQOO 9T 5G variants will offer 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The 9T will be made available in white and black shades, and it will be sold through iQOO India’s website and Amazon India.
iQOO 9T launch date
iQOO 9T price in India
According to Pricebaba, the iQOO 9T 5G will arrive in two variants, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These variants are tipped to cost Rs 49,990 (~626) and Rs 54,990 (~$688). These prices may vary by Rs 1,000 (~$12). The leak also mentions that both models will be available at a discount of Rs 4,000 (~$50) through bank offers.
The same publication has also leaked that the OnePlus 10T 5G will also start at Rs 49,999 (~626).
The device is expected to come with a 6.78-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, SD8+G1, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4700mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. It will have a 16-megapixel front camera and 50-megapixel triple rear cameras. For security, it will feature an in-display fingerprint scanner. Rumours are rife that it will be a rebranded version of the iQOO 10 5G, which debuted in China earlier this week.
Earlier this month, Lenovo China’s General Manager for the mobile phone division showcased the upcoming Razr 2022 to the media. Official teasers for the Razr 2022 have also surfaced on Weibo. These developments suggest that Motorola’s clamshell phone may debut in July. However, tipster Digital Chat Station has claimed that Motorola may have postponed its launch.
The tipster did not mention the exact reason behind the delay of Razr 2022’s launch. But his Weibo post does hint that it will come out to compete with phones like the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and OPPO’s rumored flip phone with a foldable screen.
Motorola Razr 2022
While a couple of leaks have claimed that the launch date of OPPO’s clamshell is drawing near, OPPO is yet to confirm its arrival. As far as the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is concerned, it is scheduled to debut on Aug. 10 and is rumored to go on sale by Aug. 26.
Hence, it appears that the Lenovo-owned brand could be planning to launch the Razr 2022 in August or September to take on the upcoming clamshell phones from Samsung and OPPO. It appears that these clamshell devices will be around 5,000 Yuan (~$739) and 6,000 Yuan (~$887).
Motorola Razr 2022 specifications (rumored)
The source said that the 50-megapixel and 32-megapixel cameras and the SM8475 chips (Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1) are the major highlights of the device. Past reports have revealed that it will have a 32-megapixel selfie camera and a rear-facing dual-camera setup with a 50-megapixel main camera and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens.
The Razr 2022 is rumored to feature a 6.7-inch P-OLED FHD+ 120Hz foldable screen, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512 G of UFS 3.1 storage. It may house a 3-inch cover display and a 2,800mAh battery. The device will run on Android 12 OS with MyUI on top.
Hisense is going to launch a new smart TV in India, dubbed Hisense A6H Series 4K Google TV. The TV will be unveiled during the Amazon Prime day sale with some special offers. The Hisense TV will be available in four different screen sizes- 43, 50, 55, and 75-inch. In addition, the new TV will also come with up to 3 years of warranty.
The Hisense A6H Series 4K Google TV, as you might have guessed by the name, carries support for Google TV. It can curate content based on what you watch. It also comes with a watchlist feature that lets you add your favorite TV shows and movies under one list even from your mobile phone. Further, the TV also supports Apple AirPlay and Apple Home Kit.
Hisense A9H smart TV
The Hisense television comes with an exclusive feature called Far Field Voice Control which allows users to operate the TV with voice commands without the remote. Moreover, the TV also has some features for all the gamers out there. For instance, it comes with Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) to prevent screen tearing effects. It also has Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support.
One of the interesting features of the Hisense TV is Remote Finder, as the name suggests, this feature saves you from the trouble of looking everywhere in the house for the Remote.
As mentioned, the Hisense A6H Series 4K Google TV will be available in four screen sizes. The base model with a 43-inch display will go on sale for Rs 29,990. It will also come with 50-inch, 55-inch, and 75-inch screen sizes but their pricing is not known yet. The smart TV will go on sale through Amazon during the Prime Day sale which is starting on July 23. As part of the initial launch, Hisense will be offering an additional two years of warranty in addition to the standard one-year warranty.
Today we received a large device that looks like a toy: AOSTIRMOTOR S18. Although I say it is like a toy, it’s actually not for children. In fact, if you look at the size of it, it’s not exactly suitable for young children to play. It’s an all-terrain electric mountain bike, a special bike for us older kids who like to have fun in the wild.
The design of the AOSTIRMOTOR S18 is a bit different from other electric bikes. There are a lot of curves in this triangular frame, including the battery, which is also irregular in shape. The frame is made of full metal, which is very solid. And also very heavy.
It doesn’t have adjustable height, but the all-terrain bike doesn’t need a tall high seat height either, so it doesn’t matter. We all know that large-size tires are essential for electric mountain bikes to get better off-road ability.
The two fat tires have a 26-inch wheel diameter plus a 4-inch tread, so there’s no doubt you will feel comfortable riding it even facing complex terrain. The front and rear wheels use Disc Brakes, which ensure that you can brake down quickly. But it’s still better to brake gently to prevent the brakes from locking up the wheels and causing any damage. The derailleur on S18 is Shimano tourney with a 7-gear speed cassette. The thumb shifter is also from Shimano, which performs pretty well. It’s not a very expensive module, but at least it comes from a trustworthy brand. The derailleur also has a metal protection bracket on the outside, which protects the derailleur when you fall off the bike. The S18 has front and rear dual light modules. The front one is to prevent you from hitting others, and the back light is to prevent others from hitting you. Making sure your ride at night will be safer.
The front wheel of the S18 is equipped with a pair of zoom suspensions, which serve as the primary shock absorbers for safe riding. There is also a suspension in the middle of the body frame. After the past few days of experiencing the bike, these three suspensions are sufficient to cope with most road conditions. There are two electronic elements on the Handlebar, one is the backlit LCD display and the other is the controlling module of electric power. It also serves as the power switch for the S18. The LCD display shows the current status of the S18. For example, the current remaining power, speed and other important metrics.
You can long press up and down for 2.5 seconds to change the settings inside. There is a USB port on the bottom of the display, so if you need your phone for navigation, it can be used to charge up your phone or other devices at any time.
Now let’s look at the powertrain of the S18, which has a 750w toothless brush motor with five-speed levels to choose from, with the fastest speed up to 45km/h. That’s quite a lot for an all-terrain bike, after all, you don’t need that much speed most of the time. The maximum speed that can be achieved in each gear is listed, so you can choose the right speed gear according to your needs. The battery capacity is 720 Wh. We didn’t drain its battery in the riding test, but the S18 max estimated range is at least 35km. This unique shape of the battery is removable. When you open both front and rear locks, you can easily take it out and charge it. Charging with the special charger they come with takes about 4-6 hours to be fully charged. The front lock is also a power lock, so you can’t start it without a key.
The S18 is a great E-bike and I want to share some of my honest experiences with it with you. First of all, it is not only a toy that you can play with among the hills, it can also be used as your transportation for urban travel. Its big fat tire can not only pass through the muddy road but also can easily pass through the stairs. Meaning, you don’t have to get off the bike to be able to freely travel between roads. But I still have to remind you, for your safety, do not try to climb high steps with it. Of course, S18 is not perfect, there are some places I think can do better. For example, the kickstand is easy to jam peg. It will be perfect if they can install in the rear wheel. And I hope it can be a little lighter, if there is an upgraded version in the future, a frame made of carbon fiber can make it lighter, although the price may rise as a result, but I am willing to pay for it.
S18 has three working modes, most people are probably using the automatic mode, which is a twist of the handle that will move forward. But I prefer to use pure riding mode in urban travel, which means no electric assistance at all. Use the booster mode when playing in the wild, which means that only when you step on the kickstand will have electric assistance. The latter two modes are definitely more beneficial to your health and can be more power efficient.
I think AOSTIRMOTOR S18 is suitable for two types of people to buy: the first one is those who like to ride in the fields and like to find excitement. If you need a Full suspension E-bike that is powerful and not too expensive, the S18 is quite suitable for you. Another type of person is someone who needs a comfortable E-bike for urban travel. You can also consider the S18. The AOSTIRMOTOR S18 is currently priced at $1499 on the official website. So if you are interested in the model and the brand, you can visit their site and learn more about them.
As a Budget all-terrain electric mountain bike, I think it is still worth recommending.
The OnePlus 10T launch date is set for August 3. The Chinese tech giant will be unveiling the smartphone at an event held in New York. OnePlus 10T is going to launch globally as well as in India with the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Ahead of the launch, Amazon has confirmed the India availability and pre-booking date of the smartphone. In addition, a noted tipster has revealed the storage variants and color options of the smartphone.
A microsite dedicated to the OnePlus 10T has gone live on Amazon which confirms that the smartphone will go on sale in India through Amazon (via MySmartPrice). It also reveals that the smartphone will be available for pre-booking from August 3, the same day as the launch. The first sale of the OnePlus 10T will likely begin in the same week.
Separately, tipster Mukul Sharma leaked the storage and color variant of the OnePlus 10T. As per the tipster, the 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage variant of the smartphone will be available in only Moonstone Black color. According to previous reports, the OnePlus 10T will also come in 8/12 GB RAM and 512GB storage models in two color options 一 Moonstone Black and Jade Green.
OnePlus 10T price in India is expected to be between Rs 35,000 – Rs 47,000. As for the specifications, the smartphone is likely to come with a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will sport a triple rear camera setup on the back which may consist of a 50MP IMX766 main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro sensor. The smartphone will be powered by Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 Soc and 4500mAh battery supporting 150W fast charging.
Just a few weeks out from its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung has disclosed that “almost 10 million foldable devices” had been shipped globally. Dr. TM Roh, the company’s chief of Mobile Experience (MX) Business, stated in a post on the Samsung Newsroom that this is a 300 percent increase from 2020 and that he anticipates the “fast-paced growth” to continue. The Flip, which resembles a clamshell, was chosen by the majority of its foldable customers—apparently 70% of them. That comes as no surprise at all given that Samsung already acknowledged that the Flip 3 led to a greater number of brand switches than its flagship models.
Notably, the 10 million units Dr. Roh claims Samsung shipped last year is a significant increase over the prior shipment figures IDC released. According to report released in February by the International Data Corporation, 7.1 million foldable phones will be shipped globally in 2021, including both flip and fold form factors. Regardless of the actual number, Samsung’s MX division had an increase in income last year, largely as a result of the successful launch of its foldables and most recent Galaxy S handsets.
Additionally, D. Roh provided an update on the performance of Samsung’s smartphones in addition to confirming that the company will unveil its upcoming Flip and Fold models at its upcoming Unpacked presentation. He added that Samsung made improvements to future products to improve user experience.
Samsung will host the Galaxy Unpacked event on August 10 at 09:00 AM EST to launch Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4. The newest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 engine, up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 1TB of UFS 3.1 storage will power the future foldable smartphones. The company is likely to launch Samsung Galaxy Watch Series 5 alongside the aforementioned devices.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is the first OEM PC certified for Ubuntu 22.04 Long-Term Support, according to an announcement from Dell and Canonical. This comes ten years after Project Sputnik introduced a groundbreaking mix of Linux preloaded on a commercial notebook (LTS). This makes it a simple process to have a PC that simply functions without having to worry about whether or not each component is prepared to work with Linux.
The laptop already had Linux-equipped Developer Edition units that started at $1,289.00, but they still come pre-installed with the 20.04 LTS operating system. The end of normal support for this version is set for 2027, and the end of life is set for 2032, so long-term support releases do exactly what they say on the tin. As each component of certified devices is verified in a lab to ensure compatibility, your device will have the correct drivers loaded to ensure that all of its functions operate as intended.
That certainly applies to laptops that come pre-installed with Linux on Developer Edition models, but it also holds true if you’re upgrading an older computer that was pre-installed with Windows 11. Barton George, a marketing executive at Dell, was one of the persons in charge of Project Sputnik. He said that the Developer Edition label was added on purpose, to prevent users from inadvertently purchasing a Linux laptop to save a few dollars and experiencing an unexpected experience, in an interview with Forbes in 2019. It seems unlikely that the authorized list will remain this small indefinitely given that Dell already offers Ubuntu on a variety of other devices.
There were many improvements included in the Ubuntu 22.04 LTS package, which was launched on April 21 this year. These include improved Bluetooth audio device support, new touchpad gestures, and improved battery management.
There are several ways, according to Dell, to configure your XPS 13 Plus and its “capacitive touch function row” with a hardware-optimized version of 22.04. A new XPS 13 Plus laptop may be ordered and is expected to ship starting in August. If not, you can run a fresh install and be ready to go if you’re in a rush (and you should be). The final option is to postpone the upgrade process until Ubuntu 22.04.1 is released on August 4 so you may do as little work as possible. This will turn on the upgrade path for all LTS users.
Redmi is still not finished with its K50 series and rumors about the next-gen K60 series have already started to surface online. The company will likely not launch the K60 series this year, however, a popular Chinese tipster has revealed some interesting details regarding the upcoming series. The Redmi K60 series is said to launch in two chipset variants just like the Xiaomi 12S Pro.
Noted tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed some key details about the Redmi’s K60 Series (Via ITHome). As per the tipster, the series will adopt the Dimensity/Snapdragon dual platform strategy and will be launched in two chipset variants. The tipster claims that both the chipsets will be based on TSMC’s 4nm process. This means it will likely come equipped with Qualcomm’s top-notch Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 Soc and MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000+ Soc.
Redmi K50
The tipster also claims that the K60 series will sport a flexible 2K screen with a center-punched hole for the selfie camera. It is also said to have a 50MP main camera sensor which is rumored to be a modified version of the Sony IMX766 sensor. The series may also feature an under-display fingerprint sensor and some impressive fast charging tech.
As of now, the Redmi K60 series is just a rumor and the details about it are pretty short. As mentioned, Redmi is still not done with the K50 series. The company is said to be working on two smartphones, dubbed Redmi K50S and Redmi K50S Pro and they are expected to launch in August. The two devices are rumored to be equipped with Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 Soc. The K50S Pro is tipped to launch as Xiaomi’s first 200-megapixel camera phone.
For a while, Samsung has been using a quad-camera setup on most of its Galaxy A series smartphones. According to a new report from South Korea, this may change starting next year. The report details the rear camera system of the three upcoming Galaxy A lineup handsets.
Samsung Galaxy A33 And Galaxy A53
A report by The Elec says that Samsung will drop depth cameras from three of its Galaxy A series phones in 2023. These devices are nothing but Galaxy A24, Galaxy A34, and Galaxy A54.
The aforementioned smartphones are tipped to come with a triple camera setup consisting of a wide-angle camera, ultra-wide camera, and a macro camera. All of them are said to come with a 50MP main sensor and a 5MP macro snapper.
Interestingly, the Galaxy A54 is said to carry a 5MP ultrawide unit instead of an 8MP ultra-wide as Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A24. This is likely a typo since we don’t expect the company to use an inferior camera sensor on a more expensive model.
The report says that the South Korean electronics giant is collectively readying over 60 million units of these smartphones for next year. The Galaxy A34 is expected to release in March, followed by Galaxy A54 in April.
Market research firm TrendForce says that consumers have little use for depth-sensing cameras. Hence, Samsung is planning to drop depth cameras as it also helps in reducing costs.
It is said that the demand for a quad-camera system is forecasted to drop as companies will do away with the depth cameras on their handsets. Most phones are expected to carry a triple camera setup in the future.
Transferring your full chat history from iPhone to Android, or vice versa was perhaps one of the most often requested WhatsApp capabilities. Well, no more asking as it has officially arrived at last. Up until recently, this functionality was exclusively accessible in beta; it has since been made public. Your account information, profile picture, one-on-one, and group chats, chat history, media, and settings will all be transferred. This ensures that all your data stays intact and nothing gets left out when a data transfer is made.
A new way to keep the chats that mean the most 📱📲 Today, you’ll have the ability to transfer your entire chat history from Android to iOS and vice versa. Now you have the freedom to switch to and from your preferred devices.
You need an iPhone running iOS 15.5 or later and an Android smartphone with at least Android 5.0, according to the WhatsApp FAQ. Additionally, your Android device must have WhatsApp version 2.22.7.74 or higher installed, and your iOS device must have WhatsApp version 2.22.10.70 or higher installed. You’ll need an iPhone that is either brand-new or has undergone a factory reset, as well as an Android phone with the Move to iOS software downloaded. Finally, you must use the same phone number on your new iOS device, have both devices linked to the same Wi-Fi network, and have a power source.
There are more steps involved, which you can view on the previously cited FAQ page. In general, though, take your time, follow the instructions, and your data should eventually be transferred to your new iPhone. Due to WhatsApp’s inability to detect what kind of data is being migrated, the information exchanged remains secure and confidential. You can return to your Android phone and remove the data after performing one last check of your information on the iOS device. Until it is removed, the data will stay on the Android smartphone. The only items you won’t be able to transfer, as a final little restriction, are your call history and display name, both of which are minimal costs to be able to transfer an account.
In terms of competition, Motorola Frontier will include a 200MP camera sensor, according to sources. Motorola may be the first smartphone maker to put a 200MP camera sensor on a device, but the Korean tech giant won’t fall behind in the contest for the highest smartphone megapixel count. A recent development is that the 200MP camera sensor will also be included in the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, according to renowned Samsung leaker Ice Universe.
The Moto flagship phone has a 200MP sensor (HP1) and you're looking at a 4 in 1 photo, 50MP. The Galaxy S23 Ultra will also use 200MP, but the relevant sensor has not been announced. pic.twitter.com/Fc8JzCppKp
According to the leaker, Samsung has yet to unveil the 200MP camera sensor that will be used on the Galaxy S23 Ultra. This means that, while the Motorola Frontier and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will have the exact camera resolution, they may not have the same camera performance due to differing sensors. In addition to the Motorola Frontier, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is believed to have a 200MP camera configuration.
For those who don’t know, the Motorola Frontier has a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP1 sensor. The Samsung ISOCELL HP3 is a new 200MP camera sensor that the company has unveiled. The ISOCELL HP3’s camera module area is decreased by 20% thanks to its 12 percent smaller pixels.
According to reports, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU, which is anticipated to be unveiled in November, will power the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. In addition to that, the Samsung Galaxy S23 series devices could have 40MP front-facing cameras.
It would be interesting to watch how the future 200MP camera smartphones, including the Moto Edge 30 Ultra (Frontier), Xiaomi 12T, and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, will compete with one another. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, the most recent Ultra variant, also won a lot of accolades for its photography capabilities. If Samsung’s new Galaxy S23 Ultra can outperform its predecessor, it would be a sight to behold.
Google has launched the latest Pixel Buds Pro in India. The TWS earbuds have been launched alongside the new Pixel 6a. If you recall, Pixel Buds Pro was unveiled back in May at the Google IO 2022. They are the search giant’s most premium earbuds so far and are expected to compete with AirPods and Galaxy Buds of the world. The new Pixel Buds come with active noise cancellation (ANC), up to 31 hours of battery life, fast charging, and much more. Let’s delve deeper into the details.
Pixel Buds Pro Price in India, Availability
Google Pixel Buds Pro price in India has been set at Rs 19,990 (roughly $250) and they will be available in 4 color options- Coral, Lemongrass, Fog, and Charcoal. The sale of earbuds will begin on July 28 and they can be purchased online via Flipkart.
Pixel Buds Pro Specification
The Google Pixel Buds Pro sport a lightweight in-ear design. The earbuds are equipped with 11mm drivers powered and feature active noise cancellation. The Pixel Buds Pro have a feature called silent seal which is claimed to adapt to the user’s ear and further enhance the noise cancelation. Further, the earbuds come with a 6-core audio chip that runs Google-developed algorithms.
Google Pixel Buds Pro
The hearables also have a transparency mode which lets users hear ambient sound. The Pixel Buds come with a solid battery but it’s not the best we’ve seen. They can last up to 11 hours with ANC turned off and up to 7 hours with ANC on. The total playback time with the case is claimed to be up to 31 hours.
The earbuds come with IPX4 water-resistant build. While the case is rated IPX2 water-resistant. The earphones support USB Type-C as well as Qi wireless charging. Moreover, they carry support for multipoint connectivity that allows pairing with multiple devices.
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Interestingly, Google Pixel Buds Pro only have Bluetooth v5.0 connectivity which is kind of outdated when you see that even $25 earphones are featuring Bluetooth v5.2.
With all these impressive features, Pixel Buds Pro will give a tough fight to even the best wireless earbuds out there. What are your thoughts about the new Pixel Buds? Let us know in the comments!
A couple of weeks ago, Xiaomi launched its latest flagship smartphone under the Xiaomi 12 lineup in its home country China, dubbed as Xiaomi 12S Ultra. The phone also marks a collaboration between Xiaomi and Leica.
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra smartphone has been available for purchase in the Chinese market, but there wasn’t any information about its global availability until now. Now, Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, has shed more light on its availability.
Lei Jun has taken to Weibo and confirmed that the Xiaomi 12S Ultra will only be sold in the Chinese market and won’t be available for purchase outside of China. However, he added that the next-generation models coming from next year should be sold globally.
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra features a 6.73-inch LTPO 2.0 AMOLED display that has a 2K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1500 nits of peak brightness, and 521ppi pixel density. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB UFS 3.1 storage.
It features a Leica Summicron lens system on the back. The triple-camera setup consists of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX989 primary sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 48-megapixel telephoto lens. On the front side, the phone comes with a 32-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The phone runs the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI 13 custom interface on top. It is powered by a 4,860mAh battery that supports 67W fast wired charging, 50W wireless fast charging, and 10W reverse charging.
Samsung officially confirmed that its next-generation foldable smartphones, dubbed Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4, will be announced at its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, which is scheduled to take place on 10th August.
With a couple of more weeks to go for the official launch, the South Korean giant has started taking reservations for the pre-order of both these smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 render by OnLeaks / Smartprix
You can enroll for the reservation of a pre-order just by providing your name and email address. This allows you to be among the first to have the ability to pre-order the upcoming foldable smartphones when it becomes available next month.
The company is also offering credits up to $200 for those who decide to reserve a unit for the pre-order, which should open up soon after the devices have been announced. Here’s the breakdown of credits offered by the company.
$200 credit towards Galaxy phone, watch, and buds bundle
$100 credit to use on Samsung.com towards eligible products when reserving a phone
$50 credit to use on Samsung.com towards eligible products when reserving a watch
$30 credit to use on Samsung.com towards eligible products when reserving earbuds
When enrolled in the reservation program, you will have to actually pre-order the smartphone when it opens up to redeem your credit. The pre-order of the phone can be done through the official Samsung website or the Shop Samsung mobile app.
Google has silently unveiled the Google Pixel 6a in India. To recall, the company’s mid-range offering was announced at the I/O 2022 event, which was held in May this year. Since then, it has been available in markets like the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan. Now, it has finally landed in India without any fanfare.
Google Pixel 6a price in India
The Pixel 6a is now listed on Flipkart in India with a price tag of Rs 43,999 (~$550). Axis Bank cardholders can get it for Rs 39,999 (~$499) after a Rs 4,000 ($499) discount during the pre-booking period. In the US, the Pixel 6a was launched with a price tag of $449.
Google offers a Rs 6,000 (~$75) exchange bonus for any Pixel device and some select smartphones. For other phones, there is an exchange bonus of Rs 2,000 (~$25).
In addition, devices like Nest Hub Gen 2 or Pixel Buds A series or Fitbit Inspire 2 with the Pixel 6a will be available at a discounted price of Rs 4,499 for customers who purchase the Pixel 6a.
The first sale of the Pixel 6a will be carried out on July 28 on Flipkart. It can be bought in Chalk and Charcoal colors. The Pixel Buds Pro, which is Google’s premium TWS earbuds, have arrived in India with a price tag of Rs 19,990 (~$249). It will also go on sale from July 28 through the same retailer site.
Google Pixel 6a specifications and features
Google Pixel 6a
The Google Pixel 6a is an IP67-rated smartphone with a 6.1-inch OLED FHD+ display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The Tensor chip, which powers the Pixel 6a, is the same SoC present under the hood of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro flagship devices. The 6a runs on a stock version of Android 12 OS.
The device comes with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 128 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,410mAh battery with 18W charging. Placed on its front is an 8-megapixel selfie camera, and its back panel has a 12.2-megapixel (main) + 12-megapixel (ultra-wide) dual-camera setup. It also features an under-display fingerprint scanner. However, it lacks a microSD card slot and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Xiaomi has achieved tremendous success in the Asian country since it officially entered the market roughly eight years ago. In 2019, the company announced that it had sold 100 million smartphones in five years. At the Redmi 50i launch event, the company announced that it has shipped 200 million smartphones to India to date.
This is a new milestone for the Chinese tech giant and interestingly, it took just about 3 years to sell over 100 million phones as against 5 years for the first 100 million shipments in the South Asian country.
Xiaomi also disclosed that 15 5G smartphones have been released under its name within the last year. Although 5G connectivity is yet to roll out in India, the release of the 5G smartphones in the Indian market is a dress rehearsal toward the full rollout of 5G connectivity. The release of 5G phones may have contributed to the increased sales of the Mi phones.
2⃣0⃣0⃣ Million Strong 💪
📢 #Xiaomi India has shipped 200 million smartphones. All your love has sent us over the moon. ❤️
— Redmi India | Redmi K50i (@RedmiIndia) July 20, 2022
We won’t need to look beyond the pricing and build quality of Xiaomi phones to see why the company has continued to achieve success in India where it has ranked as the number 1 smartphone vendor for the past five quarters.
Xiaomi India recently announced a leadership reshuffle that saw the company’s chief operating officer Muralikrishnan B promoted to president effective from August 1, 2022. It is expected that this reshuffle will result in increased sales volume.
Audio accessories brand Ultimate Ears has unveiled its UE Drops earbuds which are custom-made to fit as in-ear monitors. The UE Drops is a custom-fit model with a FitKit preceding the delivery of the earbuds. The earbuds are priced at $449 and are available in the US via the Ultimate Ears website.
The FitKit will be shipped to the buyer once an order for the UE Drops is made. This includes the technology and information to guide you through the process of getting your in-ear measurement (the earprint). It will guide you to take impressions of your ear with the aid of an app.
Logitech-owned Ultimate Ear says the custom-made earbuds are molded on the basis of the earprint measurement from the kit. The molding of the earbuds is via a warming process while an attachment is what is plugged in. The pair of UE Drops earbuds can be delivered within 4 weeks after the company receives the FitKit. The UE Drops bear some similarities with the UE Fits from 2020. The UE Fits are TWS earbuds with fancy technology that mold the tips to fit into your ears.
Sound is supplied in the UE Drops by 9.2mm drivers and the company says the sound output is of great quality. The earbuds provide passive noise isolation due to their in-ear design, but Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is absent. A transparency mode is also available and allows the user to feel the surroundings.
The earbuds are water- and sweat-resistant and have a number of nice features. In-ear detection and wireless charging are also featured on the UE Drops. The earbuds can deliver up to 8 hours of activity on a single charge plus 14 additional hours using the charging case. The device can be fully charged within 40 minutes, while the UE Drops app provides lots of information and options on the device. The earbuds are compatible with both Android and iOS devices.
Both Realme and Xiaomi launched their new flagships for the second half of the year. The former came up with the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition, while the latter launched a series with three phones: the Xiaomi 12S, the Xiaomi 12S Pro, and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. Among these three devices, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is the closest one to the Realme flagship killer, for both its specifications and its quality price ratio. These two devices are not only among the best handsets in terms of performance but also among the best in terms of value for money. This is a comparison between the main specifications of the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition.
Xiaomi 12S Pro Pro vs Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
163.6 x 74.6 x 8.2 mm,
203 g
161.3 x 74.3 x 8.2 mm,
195 g
DISPLAY
6.73 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED
Triple 50 + 50 + 50 MP, f/1.9 + f/1.9 + f/2.2
32 MP f/2.5 front camera
Triple 50 + 50 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
4600 mAh, fast charging 120W, fast wireless charging 50W
5000 mAh, Fast Charging 100W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging
5G, dual SIM
Design
If we talk about the design, the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition is undoubtedly the most interesting one. Its aesthetics remind of a travel trunk, and it is not a case that the main color variant is called Travel Trunk. The phone comes with a metal frame and a leather back, it has an incredibly high screen to body ratio and very elegant and modern flat borders. The Xiaomi 12S Pro comes in various color variants made of different materials: you can choose a classic color option with a glass back and an aluminum frame, or a color option with a leather back. The front glass is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and this is an important added value when it comes to the build quality. None of these phones offers protection against water and dust, so do not expect an IP certification.
Display
The AMOLED displays of these two phones are both excellent, but the one found on the Xiaomi 12S Pro is better. It has a panel with a diagonal of 6.73 inches able to show up to one billion colors. It comes with a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, the HDR10+ certification, Dolby Vision support, a peak brightness of up to 1500 nits, and an in-display fingerprint reader. The Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition has a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel showing up to one billion colors with a 120 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10+ certification. It has a lower Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and it includes an in-display fingerprint reader. Both the phones feature stereo speakers, on the Xiaomi one they are tuned by Harman Kardon, but none of them has a 3.5 mm audio jack.
Specs & Software
The Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition are powered by the brand new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform: the best processor ever released by Qualcomm for a mobile device. It is a chipset built with a 4 nm production process and with an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex X2 CPU running at a max frequency of 3.19 GHz, three Cortex A710 CPUs running at 2.75 GHz, four Cortex A510 running at 1.8 GHz, and an Adreno 730 GPU. The highest-end memory configuration of the Xiaomi 12S Pro includes 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage, while the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition offers up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The phones run Android 12 with highly customized user interfaces on top and they will get at least three major Android updates.
Camera
On the paper, the most advanced cameras belong to the Xiaomi 12S Pro. On the rear side, it has a main camera with a 50 MP resolution and OIS support, a 50 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 50 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, while on the front, there is a 32 MP selfie snapper. The Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition sports a 50 MP main sensor with OIS and a 50 MP ultrawide camera as well, but it replaces the telephoto lens with a 3 MP microscope camera and the selfie cam with an inferior 16 MP sensor.
The Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition has a bigger 5000 mAh battery and it should provide a longer battery life in most of the scenarios. The Xiaomi 12S Pro has a smaller 4600 mAh, but it features a faster charging technology with a power of 120W. Further, unlike its rival, it features 50W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.
Price
The starting price of the Xiaomi 12S Pro in China roughly translates into €670 or $670, while the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition starts from €560 or $560 in the Chinese market. These phones are still not available outside China. The Xiaomi 12S Pro wins the comparison due to its better cameras, display, and charging technologies, but the Realme is more affordable and it comes with a bigger battery.
Xiaomi 12S Pro vs Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition: PRO and CONS
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