Update: The Vivo T2 5G is now listed for reservations on Vivo China’s website, Suning, and JD.com. The retailer listings have revealed the below-shown renders. According to tipster WHY LAB, the Vivo T2 will be rebranded version of the Snapdragon 870 powered iQOO Neo6 SE, which debuted recently in China.
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Last year, in October, Vivo announced the Snapdragon 778G powered Vivo T1 5G smartphone in China. It debuted as the company’s first-ever T-series smartphone. Now, the company is reportedly working on its successor. A reliable tipster from China has tipped the launch date of the Vivo T2.
Earlier this month, a publication spotted the IMEI database listing of the Vivo T2. The listing only revealed the name of the device and hinted that it may debut soon. It is also expected to carry support for 5G connectivity. According to tipster Bald is Panda, the Vivo T2 will be announced on May 23 in China. Unfortunately, there is no information available on the specs of the device.
Vivo T1 5G (China variant)
With nearly a week remaining for the rumored launch, it is advisable to wait for further reports to reveal more details about the smartphone. Vivo has recently confirmed that it will be launching the Vivo S15 and S15 Pro smartphones on May 19 in China. If the company really plans to announce the Vivo T2 on May 23, an official confirmation on the launch date may soon appear in the next few days.
Vivo T1 5G specifications
The Vivo T1 5G featured a 6.67-inch LCD display that offered a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It came preinstalled with Android 11 OS and OriginOS. For selfies, it came with a 16-megapixel camera and its back panel housed a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.
The Snapdragon 778G chipset powered device came equipped with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It housed a 5,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging support. For security, it offered a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
The OPPO Reno 8 lineup is scheduled to debut on May 23 in China. A week before its launch, the Reno 8 series of smartphones is now available for pre-order through multiple channels such as OPPO China’s website, Jingdong Mall, and Suning. These listings carry the official renders of the Reno 8, Reno 8 Pro, and Reno 8 Pro+.
The OPPO Reno 8 series renders show that these phones sport a similar rear design. The screen of the Reno 8 has a punch-hole at the upper-left corner and a noticeable chin. The Reno 8 Pro sports the same display design but is equipped with a slimmer chin. The punch-hole is located at the top-center of the Reno 8 Pro+.
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Moving to the rear, all three smartphones can be seen sporting a similar design. The spacing between the cameras and the size of the camera island goes on increasing from the Reno 8 to the Reno 8 Pro+. The images also reveal that the Reno 8 Pro and Pro+ may come equipped with the MariSilicon X chipset.
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The Reno 8 and Reno 8 Pro will come in three colors: Slightly Drunk (machine-translated), Clear Sky Blue, and Night Tour Black. Both phones are available in 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage configurations.
On the other hand, the Reno 8 Pro+ is listed in Xiaoyaoqing, Roaming Grey, and Undercurrent colorways. It will come in three configurations, such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.
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These listings have no information on the other specs of the Reno 8 trio. Reports have revealed that the Reno 8, 8 Pro, and 8 Pro+ will feature the Dimensity 1300, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, and Dimensity 8100 chipset, respectively.
While we are waiting for the new Pixel 7 lineup coming this fall, Google just launched a brand new affordable Pixel: the Google Pixel 6a. The new handset is much more impressive if compared to its predecessor because it comes with a high-end hardware department instead of a midrange one. Further, Big G adopted the same original design scheme as the Pixel 6 lineup. There is a lot to say about the new device, but does it really offer a higher value than its predecessor? In this comparison we will analyze the specifications of the Google Pixel 5a 5G and the Google Pixel 6a, then highlight all the main differences in order to let you know which one is the best for your actual needs.
Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Google Pixel 6a
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
154.9 x 73.7 x 7.6 mm, 183 g
152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm, 178 g
DISPLAY
6.34 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), OLED
6.1 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), OLED
PROCESSOR
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz
Google Tensor, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY
6 GB RAM, 128 GB
6 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE
Android 11
Android 12
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA
Dual 12.2 + 16 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.2
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
Dual 12.2 + 12 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.2
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
4680 mAh, fast charging 18W
4410 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
As already mentioned above, the new Google Pixel 6a adopts a new design language that is the same as the Pixel 6 lineup. You get a horizontal camera module, but you should also notice that the materials used are cheaper. While the Pixel 5a 5G has a full aluminum unibody design, the new handset comes with a plastic back and an aluminum frame. Both are dustproof and water resistant thanks to the IP67 certification, but the old model is more interesting in terms of build quality, even though it is definitely uglier when it comes to the look. So what do you prefer? Is it better to have a beautiful look or sturdier materials?
Display
The displays of these two models come with almost the same specifications. They are OLED panels with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and the HDR certification, protected by Gorilla Glass 3. What changes is the diagonal and the position of the punch hole: the Google Pixel 6a has a smaller 6.1-inch panel and a punch hole placed centrally, while the Google Pixel 5a 5G comes with a punch hole placed on the top left corner and a bigger 6.34-inch display. So the 5a 5G is more comfortable for gaming and productivity, but the 6a is more compact and easier to use with one hand and to keep in a pocket.
Specs & Software
The main advantage of the Google Pixel 6a is its hardware superiority. It is powered by the flagship-class Google Tensor main platform, the same used in the vanilla Pixel 6 and in the Pixel 6 Pro, built at 5 nm and running at a max frequency of 2.8 GHz. The Google Tensor is the first proprietary chipset released by Google and it is able to compete with the Snapdragon 888 by Qualcomm in terms of CPU and GPU performance. The SoC is paired with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. You get the same memory configuration with the Google Pixel 5a 5G, but with a weaker chipset: the midrange-class Snapdragon 765G mobile platform. Even though it is not mentioned in the name of the 6a, both the devices support 5G connectivity. The Google Pixel 6a runs Android 12 out of the box so it will get longer software support because the 5a 5G ships with Android 11 and already received one major update.
Camera
Both these handsets are equipped with a dual rear camera and they have the same main sensor: a 12.2 MP shooter with OIS. It is a pretty old sensor but it still manages to capture great photos. The difference is in the ultrawide camera: the Google Pixel 6a gets a 12 MP ultrawide lens, while the Google Pixel 5a 5G has 16 MP and a slightly wider FOV.
Last but not least, the battery: thanks to its bigger dimensions, the Google Pixel 5a 5G contains a bigger battery with a capacity of 4680 mAh. So with this device, you can get longer battery life in a lot of scenarios, even though its chipset is built with an inferior production process.
Price
Google Pixel 6a and Pixel 5a 5G hitten the shelves with a listing prices around €450/$450 (the prices vary depending on the markets). The Google Pixel 6a wins the comparison thanks to its better chipset, in-display fingerprint reader, and Android 12 out of the box, but its predecessor still has a lot to offer, such as a bigger display and battery, as well as an aluminum unibody design. Which one would you pick?
Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Google Pixel 6a: PRO and CONS
Honor has just launched a new laptop in its domestic Chinese market dubbed the Honor MagicBook 14. So let’s take a look at what the new laptop has in store for us.
Honor MagicBook 14 specs & features
The laptop houses a 14-inch 2.1K 3:2 screen with a 100% sRGB high color gamut and 300nits of brightness. The screen is also equipped with TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light and No Screen Flicker triple eye protection certification.
The MagicBook 14 is powered by the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12500H processor with NVIDIA RTX 2050 or NVIDIA MX550 as two available options. It also comes in a Core i7-12650H model.
The laptop runs on the Magic OS for Windows. The notebook is the first thin and light notebook to come equipped with HONOR OS Turbo technology, which provides for reduced power consumption by 39.6% and response speed increase by 17.9%.
Honor MagicBook 14 uses a grille-type dual air inlet design, and the air intake area is increased by 31.7%. It features a new heat dissipation system with a symmetrical dual-fan which leads to an increased air volume of 35%. It manages to achieve 56% increased heat dissipation compared to its predecessor while keeping the noise at just 20dB.
The laptop features an all-metal body, and houses a big 75Wh battery that supports 100W fast charging and can be fully charged in 80 minutes. The laptop is also capable of reverse charging when turned off.
Honor MagicBook 14 pricing
The company is retailing the MagicBook 14 (2022) Core i5 model with a price tag of 5499 yuan ($808). It is available in Starry Grey and Glacier Silver colors. The Core i7 model on the other hand has a retail price of 5699 yuan ($838).
The MagicBook 14 with i5 with MX550 GPU model is priced at 5999 yuan ($882) and the top-spec Core i5 with NVIDIA RTX2050 costs 6499 yuan ($956).
The laptop can be preordered in China and will hit the markets starting May 19th.
Chinese smartphone giant OnePlus is all set to release the OnePlus Nord 2T on May 19. The Nord 2T has been a regular in the rumor mill as well as on certification platforms giving us an idea of the specifications and features that it will arrive with. We have even spotted a leaked unboxing video which gave us an early look at the design. Here is a compendium of all that we know about the Nord 2T, including the expected specs, design, and other details.
Design & display
The Nord 2T will arrive as one of OnePlus’ finest smartphones in recent time. The device will feature a thin build coupled with a unique rear camera design. The device features a 6.43-inch flat AMOLED display panel with an FHD+ resolution and support for a 90Hz refresh rate. The display panel has a punch hole cut out at the top left corner obviously housing the selfie camera.
The volume and power buttons are located on the right side of the frame with the power button likely doubling as a fingerprint scanner.
Specs & Features
The Nord 2T has been confirmed to pack a Dimensity 1300 SoC, one of the latest flagship processors from MediaTek. The Dimensity 1300 is the successor to last year’s Dimensity 1200. The chipset features four Cortex-A78 cores (1 Ultra A78 Core, running up to 3GHz, and 3 A78 Super Cores, up to 2.6GHz) and 4 Cortex-A55 efficiency cores with up to 2GHz clock frequency, in an octa-core arrangement. The chipset is built on TSMC’s 6nm process and provides support for 64-bit applications. The graphics are fired up by an ARM Mali-G77 MC9 CPU.
The processor is paired with 8GB of RAM while there is 128GB of storage onboard. We expect the device to be available in other memory configurations Under the hood, the Nord 2T crams a 4,500mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging support. It runs on the latest Android 12-based OxygenOS 12.1 from the go.
Camera
For photography, the OnePlus Nord 2T seems to have been built for lovers of smartphone photography. The device packs a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor with OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. A 32-megapixel IMX615 sensor is housed in the punch hole cut out for snapping selfies and for video calls.
Pricing, colors & availability
While we expect to know the actual price in India on May 19 when the device is launched, an earlier listing on AliExpress shows that the Nord 2T is priced at around $400. Thus, it may retail below Rs. 30,000 in India.
The trajectory of development of the Tesla Semi has seen the futuristic electric truck miss some specified deadlines. The global chip shortage and the coronavirus pandemic may have contributed to the delays. The company seems to be turning the corner as the Tesla Semi has now started receiving orders. A $20,000 deposit is the requirement but it remains to be seen how it will go without any delivery date specified.
In 2021, Tesla had announced that deliveries of the Tesla Semi will commence in a few months, but the company failed to deliver. The Tesla Semi is a great-looking monster of a truck with center driving and the cabin doors behind the front wheels and beside the driver’s seat. The unusual design of the entry points has taken cognizance of driver safety. The two large screens on the sides of the steering wheel give an unobtrusive view for the driver. Parts of the large screen serve as the rearview mirror of the electric truck.
Tesla seems to have imposed its core principles in the design of the interior of the Semi. There are no distractions in the cabin while maximum comfort is guaranteed. The Tesla Semi comes highly priced. There is a 300 miles (483km) model priced at $150,000 while the 500 miles (804km) model will cost $180,000. Both models will offer haulage capabilities of around 36 tonnes and are well-kitted in the current market. The truck can accelerate from 0 to 60mph (97km/h) in 20 seconds even with its massive load.
The Tesla Semi is being projected as offering substantial savings in fuel costs from traditional trucks. It is projected as capable of saving up to $100,000/ year in running costs, which is simply massive. The Tesla Semi could therefore bring revolutionary changes to the haulage industry if the energy-saving projections are correct. It is expected that the delivery date for the Tesla Semi will not be too far off since the pre-order process has commenced.
Recently, Vivo has been increasing its focus on the Indian market with the introduction of its gaming sub-brand iQOO and its announcement to launch the latest flagship, the Vivo X80 series in India on May 18th.
Now, according to a 91mobiles report, the brand might soon invest even more in the Indian market as tipster Yogesh Brar has informed that Vivo is planning on opening experience stores in India, similar to the Apple experience stores. The tipster states that the brand might achieve this objective in the next 2-3 quarters i.e by mid-2023.
Other than that, the brand also has plans to launch new products in the country including the Vivo Pad tablet and a laptop line. These products are rumored to hit the Indian markets in Q3 2022. Currently, there is no information on the upcoming laptop, however, we know all about the Vivo Pad as it recently debuted in China.
Vivo Pad specs and features
The Vivo Pad has an 11-inch LCD display with a 2.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It offers stylus support and features a quad-speaker system with support for Dolby Atmos.
Under the hood, it has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB onboard storage. It draws power from an 8040mAh battery and has support for 44W fast charging. Other than that, the tablet runs on Android 11-based OS out of the box and has a USB-C port, 3.5mm jack, WiFi, Bluetooth, and NFC.
Coming to optics, the tablet comes with a dual-camera setup on the back comprising of a 13MP primary camera paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. On the front, the tablet has an 8-megapixel selfie sensor.
OnePlus is yet to officially unveil the Nord 2T but more details about the upcoming device are trickling in. The OnePlus Nord 2T has been the subject of much speculation ahead of its scheduled May 19 announcement. The company has now confirmed that the OnePlus Nord 2T will be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 1300 chipset.
The Dimensity 1300 SoC was unveiled a few weeks back. It is expected that the OnePlus Nord 2T will pip other devices as the first to use the new chipset. The Dimensity 1300 offers some improvements from the Dimensity 1200. Both chips are produced through a 6nm process and the new chip has four Cortex A-78 cores, four A55 cores, with a Mali-G77 MC9 GPU. The MediaTek Dimensity 1300 is produced from TSMC foundries.
In the buildup to the official announcement of the Nord 2T, OnePlus releases daily details about the device. We already know that the OnePlus Nord 2T will support 80W SuperVOOC charging for its rumored 4,500mAh battery. OnePlus says that the Nord 2T can be quickly charged within 15 minutes. There are still a couple of big details to be released before the official unveiling of the Nord 2T. The camera setup of the device and its display are expected to be released before the official unveiling.
There are already rumors and leaks relating to the camera and display of the OnePlus Nord 2T. It is speculated that it will have a 50MP main camera with flagship-grade properties. An 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP macro, and a 32MP front camera complete the rumored camera setup of the Nord 2T. The OnePlus Nord 2T is also rumored to come with a 6.43-inch FHD+ screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. There are still a few other details still lacking for the Nord 2T including pricing and availability information. These will be available at the May 19 launch event.
OPPO is gearing up to launch the Reno 8 series in the Chinese market on May 23. The upcoming smartphones have also been spotted on the company’s Indian website suggesting that they might soon debut in India after the Chinese launch.
Now, a new MySmartPrice report has revealed a high-definition render of an upcoming Reno 8 series device.
The report cites noted tipster Ishan Agarwal as the source of this new render. From the looks of it, the device looks quite similar to the previous render of the OPPO Reno 8, however, there are also some differences, especially with the camera island. Previous reports stated that the camera module will be similar to the one found on the OnePlus 10 Pro. But this render reveals that it has styling similar to the one found on the flagship Find X5 Pro model.
The camera bump smoothly rises from the rear panel giving it the feel of a uni-body design. Two of the bigger lenses have metallic rings around them and the edges of the smartphone are flat with rounded corners. Although the report doesn’t clearly say which model this render belongs to, the MariSilicon branding of the camera modules suggests that it might be the vanilla Reno 8 or the Reno 8 Pro, both of which are expected to come with the MariSilicon X NPU. Other than that, the render reveals four color options for the upcoming device – Black, Blue, Green, and Gold. We expect these colors to have different marketing names.
OPPO Reno 8 series specs (rumored)
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So far, leaks suggest that the OPPO Reno 8 Pro will feature a 6.7-inch Full HD+ OLED display while the vanilla variant will come with 6.62-inch Full HD+ E4 OLED display. Both models will have 120Hz refresh rates.
The vanilla variant is expected to come powered with the upcoming Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset while the Pro variant will have the Dimensity 8100-Max SoC. Both will get LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
The battery capacity of the devices will also be similar at 4,500mAh with 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging. Coming to the optics, the devices are said to have a 32-megapixel IMX709 sensor for the selfie camera while the rear will house a triple camera setup headlined by an IMX766 sensor. Both devices will also bring OPPO’s self-developed MariSilicon X NPU to enhance the photography capabilities of the device.
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Powered by the UNISOC Tiger T618 12nm processor the tablet comes with 8 GB RAM and 128GB internal storage expandable up to 1TB. You have a 13MP Sony autofocus sensor in the back for your video calls and images and an 8MP sensor in the front. Moreover, a quad audio system and intelligent digital power amplifier chip give you loud and crystal clear audio and calls.
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Samsung has introduced a third color variant of the Galaxy F23 5G model in India. This comes after the release of the first two color variants of the model in March 2022. The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G Copper Blush color variant in India is now available in Aqua Blue, Forest Green, and Copper Blush colors in the subcontinent.
The new Copper Blush color variant of the Galaxy F23 5G offers a broader option of choices for customers to pick from. The new model retains the same specification as the two existing color variants of Aqua Blue and Forest Green.
As a reminder, the Galaxy F23 5G has a 6.6-inch FHD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It is powered by a Snapdragon 750G chipset, with Adreno 619 GPU, and runs on Android 12 OS.
The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G Copper Blush variant comes in two RAM variants – 4GB and 6GB. It has 128GB of storage, expandable to 1TB via its microSD slot. The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G Copper Blush variant has dual SIM support, a fingerprint sensor, and 5G connectivity. Its camera setup includes a 50MP rear camera, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP macro camera, and an 8MP selfie camera. The device supports Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, NFC, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, and GPS+GLONASS. The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G has a 5,000mAh with 25W fast charging USB-C supported.
The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G Copper Blush is available via Samsung India’s online store, Flipkart, and offline retail outlets in the country. It is priced at Rs. 15,999 (~$206) and Rs. 16,999 (~$219) for the 4GB and 6GB RAM option, respectively. There is an Rs. 1,000 (~$13) instant discount for purchases done via ICICI and EMI transactions.
The Vivo S15 series launch is just around the corner. The company had just teased the upcoming smartphones’ design earlier today (16th May 2022). So now, let’s have a look at what we know so far regarding their specifications, pricing, and more.
Design & Display
As stated above, the Chinese smartphone maker had shared a teaser in which it revealed that the S15 series features aviation grade aluminum frame. The front also features a 60 degree curved display with rounded corners as well. On the front, both models house a punch hole cutout for the selfie camera. Meanwhile, the rear houses a large triple camera setup on both the base and Pro variant.
The vanilla S15 features a large 6.62 inch OLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution. On the other hand, the Pro variant will apparently sport a smaller 6.56 inch OLED screen that also has a Full HD+ resolution and a high 120Hz refresh rate that might be coupled with an independent display chipset.
Specifications & Camera
Under the hood, the Vivo S15 is expected to be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC while the S15 Pro is said to pack a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor. Both models are expected to house around 8GB to 12GB of RAM and either 128GB and 256GB of internal storage. The former is reported to be powered by a large 4,700mAh battery pack that supports 80W fast charging while the latter features a smaller 4,400mAh battery pack that also supports a similar fast charging support. Both models will likely run on Android 12 based OriginOS Ocean out of the box.
The S15 Pro features a triple camera setup on the rear, which includes a 50 megapixel primary shooter that is paired with a 13 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel depth sensor. The front has a 50 megapixel selfie camera. Talking about the base model, it houses a 64 megapixel primary camera along with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel depth sensor. On the front, it features a 16 megapixel selfie shooter.
Colors & Availability
Based on some official teasers and images, the Vivo S15 Pro is expected to launch in multiple color options in China. This includes Midsummer Blue, Light Gold, and Black color variant. Arriving at the S15 Pro, it will also apparently come in the same color options as the base version. The upcoming lineup is set to be officially announced in China on May 19. So stay tuned as we will be covering this launch event later this week, which should reveal its pricing and availability.
Earlier this month, the Vivo Y01 budget smartphone was launched in the African market. Now, the device has made its way to India.
The smartphone has been silently launched in India by Vivo with an affordable price tag of ₹8,999 (~$116). So let’s take a closer look at its specs and features.
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Vivo Y01 specs and features
The device features a flat back panel with a rectangular camera bump. It measures 8.29mm, weighs 178 grams and comes with a side mounted fingerprint reader along with a 3.5mm audio jack.
On the front, it has a flat screen with a waterdrop notch. It has a 6.51-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) IPS LCD display with 60Hz refresh rate.
Under the hood, the device has a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The storage can be further expanded up to 1TB with its dedicated MicroSD card slot. Powering the device is a large 5,000mAh battery with 10W fast charging support.
Coming to its optics, the Vivo Y01 has a single 8-megapixel rear camera with an f/2.0 aperture. The device houses a 5-megapixel camera on the front which has an f/2.2 aperture. The rear camera offers many features like Face Beauty and time-lapse mode.
The Y01 boots Android 11 Go Edition based Funtouch OS 11.1 out of the box and offers Bluetooth v5.0, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi, dual-SIM support and 4G connectivity.
It is available in two colors in India Elegant Black and Sapphire Blue. The smartphone can be bought from Vivo’s official website and retail stores.
Following the various sanctions from the US, Huawei faced various issues with its smartphone business. But despite losing one of its major operations, the company still launched a number of new products outside of just smartphones. Now, one such gadget is rumored to be a new smart tracker that was recently spotted online.
According to a MySmartPricereport, the Chinese tech giant’s upcoming smart tracker was spotted on Bluetooth SIG certification website prior to its release. For those unaware, a smart tracker is a small device that helps users find their lost items or belongings that the tracker is attached to. Looking at the certification listing, the Huawei Tag Smart Tracker was carried the model number KRI-CE010.
As per the database, the company’s smart tracker will come with support for Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. To explain things simply, a smart tag usually works by relying on Bluetooth technology to pair with the smartphones. So, it is one of its integral features. Although, we can also expect Huawei’s smart tracker offering to feature ultra wideband technology as well, similar to the Apple AirTag.
Meaning, we might see a new Samsung and Apple rival for a smart tracker in the market. As of right now, it is unclear if the Chinese brand’s smart tag will use a custom chip or not, but since it was listed on Bluetooth SIG, we can expect the launch to be just around the corner. Notably, we had previously also reported on the company trademarking the moniker “Huawei S-Tag,” so this might be the device that had surfaced in the past.
ZTE Blade A41 series has been launched. The lineup comprises three devices including the standard Blade A4, Blade A41 Ultra, and Blade A41 Ultra Extreme Edition. All three smartphones come with flagship specifications. The Ultra Extreme Edition is the premium variant among the three devices.
The ZTE Blade A41 Ultra and A41 Ultra Extreme Edition are equipped with third-generation under-screen camera technology. The Axon A40 Ultra debuted recently as the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered phone with the camera tech.
Both smartphones come with a curved screen and a rectangular camera module on the back panel. Internally, the A41 Ultra and Ultra Extreme Edition are powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Both devices are also backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit.
On the optics front, the ZTE Blade A41 Ultra has a triple rear camera setup of a 64MP main sensor with OIS support paired with a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8MP periscope telephoto unit. Meanwhile, the Ultra Extreme Edition features a 64MP Sony IMX787 ultra-wide lens and a 64MP telephoto unit.
As for the ZTE Blade A41, the smartphone is equipped with a Snapdragon 870 processor under the hood. It draws its power from a 5,000mAh battery cell with support for 66W fast charging. The ZTE Blade A41 series runs on Android OS and feature an independent encryption chip that improves security.
The ZTE Blade A41 series’s pricing and availability details have not been revealed yet.
After launching the Motorola Edge 30 in Europe in late April and in India last week, the Motorola Edge 30 has finally arrived at Malaysian shores as the cheapest smartphone in the Malaysian market that you can buy with Qualcomm’s 5G-enabled Snapdragon 778G Plus at only RM1,399 (318 USD) on its first pre-order sale.
Motorola Edge 30 Malaysia Launch
The Snapdragon 778G Plus SoC powering the Motorola Edge 30 is an overclocked version of last year’s popular Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset found on more premium mid-rangers like the Honor 50, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE and the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G. Although not as powerful as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 found on the Motorola Edge 30 Pro, the Snapdragon 778G Plus still packs quite a punch and it is much more power-efficient than its flagship counterpart.
Another feature of the Motorola Edge 30 is the design. Motorola has claimed the device to be the thinnest 5G phone yet in the market with a thickness of just 6.79mm(excluding the camera bump), which beats the previous record owner, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE which was 6.81mm in thickness. The device also weighs very light at 155g housed within the brand’s matte polycarbonate build.
As for the front, the Motorola Edge 30 is built around a 6.5-inch centered punch-hole 10-bit flat pOLED display. The panel has a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) and up to a 144Hz refresh rate. The screen supports the DCI-P3 colour gamut and HDR10+ content playback.
Motorola Edge 30
The 4,020mAh battery within the Motorola Edge 30 is relatively small by 2022 standards but the device does have support for 33W fast charging to top up the battery in no time.
On the rear, the handset sports a triple camera system comprising a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, another 50MP sensor with a 118° ultra-wide-angle lens and autofocus support for macro shots, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, it uses a 32MP shooter located inside the punch hole.
The connectivity options on the phone include dual-SIM card slots, sub-6GHz 5G, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC and USB Type-C. Unfortunately, it neither has a 3.5mm headphone jack nor comes with a MicroSD card slot.
The Motorola Edge 30 comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and comes in only Meteor Grey colour for the Malaysian market. The device’s official retail price in Malaysia is RM1,599 (364 USD), but Motorola Malaysia is holding a pre-order promotion period from 11th to 16th May 2022, where the device is offered for only RM1,399 (USD 318) with the ongoing RM200 cash rebate promo from the company.
OPPO recently confirmed that the Reno 8 series will launch on May 23 in China. The Reno 8 series will likely include the OPPO Reno 8 Pro, the Reno 8 SE, and the vanilla Reno 8.
Out of these, the vanilla variant is said to come with the upcoming Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset which is expected to be unveiled on May 20.
Now, a new tweet from tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed that OPPO might soon debut the Reno 8 series in India as the devices have been spotted on the company’s Indian website. According to the tipster, the Reno 8 Pro and the vanilla Reno 8 are the devices that have been spotted on the website hinting at an imminent launch.
The Reno 8 Pro is expected to sport a 6.7-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The screen will have a center-aligned punch hole for the selfie camera and will come with an in-display fingerprint scanner.
OPPO Reno 8
It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max SoC and also have the MariSilicon X NPU to boost the photography capabilities of the device. For optics, the smartphone will come with a 32-megapixel IMX709 sensor on the front. On the rear, it will feature a triple camera unit headlined by a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor.
The smartphone will have a 4,500mAh battery pack that supports 80W fast charging and it will boot Android 12-based ColorOS out of the box. It will also include an X-axis linear motor, dual stereo speakers, and NFC. It will measure just 7.34mm in thickness while weighing 183 grams.
OPPO Reno 8 specs (rumored)
Coming to the vanilla variant, it is expected to feature a 6.62-inch Full HD+ E4 OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor and will also feature the MariSilicon X NPU.
In the optics department, it will bring the same 32-megapixel front camera as the Pro variant. On the rear, it is said to feature a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor with OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and another 2-megapixel camera. It will pack a 4,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.
Despite the USB Type C format being almost universally adopted for its various benefits, Apple has still stuck to its proprietary Lightning port design for sometime now. However, a new report has suggested that soon certain products will be shifting away from the company’s dated standards.
The news arrives from known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who shared the information on Twitter. Recently, we have reported on the Cupertino based giant planning on shifting its popular iPhone series of smartphones to support USB Type C port. This would mark a major shift away from its Lightning Port. In the latest tweet, the analyst shared updates to his previous tweet, adding that additional Apple products would also make the switch to support USB Type C.
The other products includes the likes of new AirPods, Magic Keyboard, trackpad, and mouse, along with a new MagSafe chargers as well. Unfortunately, we still don’t know when exactly the move will occur and Kuo also stated that the shift is “in the foreseeable future.” For those unaware, the analyst had previously predicted that iPhones won’t be dropping the Lightning port until 2023.
So, it won’t be surprising if the brand has every other product make the shift as well. Although, we can likely expect the company to make this shift slowly. Keep in mind that this is still just speculation at this point, so take this report with a pinch of salt and stick around for more updates.
Vivo is gearing up to launch the Vivo S15 series in China later this week. However, prior to its release, the company officially teased the smartphone again, this time, showcasing the design of the upcoming device.
Looking at the official teaser image, the Chinese smartphone maker’s S15 series will arrive with an aviation grade aluminum straight edge frame. Furthermore, the teaser also highlights the smartphone’s design in a blue color option. Apart from this, we can also observe that the S15 series will feature a curved display panel on the front. It has a 60° curved edge screen, while the corners are also rounded.
Based on our previous reports, The base S15 model sports a 6.62 inch OLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution. Under the hood, it will be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and could be powered by a 4,580mAh battery pack that supports 80W fast charging. The base model measures 8.54mm in thickness. On the other hand, the S15 Pro also sports a 6.56 inch OLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The device may measures a thinner 7.99mm as well.
The higher end variant apparently also houses a smaller 4,400mAh battery pack that supports 80W fast charging. The Pro variant’s primary rear camera is a 50 megapixel Sony IMX766v sensor that features OIS (optical image stabilization). The new devices are set to be announced on May 19, so stick around as we will be covering the launch event.
iQOO is expected to soon introduce its first Neo-branded smartphone in India. The company has already started teasing the arrival of the iQOO Neo 6 in the country. Ahead of the expected launch, tipster Paras Guglani has shared the key specifications of the smartphone.
iQOO Neo 6 specifications (rumored)
According to the tipster, the iQOO Neo 6 will feature a 6.62-inch E4 AMOLED display that probably supports a Full HD+ resolution. It will also have support for 1,300 nits of brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate.
A recently seen poster revealed that iQOO Neo 6’s Indian variant will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC. However, the new leak states that the device may feature the unannounced Snapdragon 870+. The moniker of the chip suggests that it could be an overlocked version of the SD870. However, the rumor mill is yet to leak the details about the SD870+.
iQOO Neo 6 first teaser for India
The handset may house a 4,700mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging. The device may come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. It will come preinstalled with Android 12 OS and iQOO UI.
For photography, it will feature a 16-megapixel main camera and a 64-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. The device is likely to come in two colors such as Interstellar and Dark Nova. It appears the Neo 6 heading to India could be a rebranded version of the Neo 6 SE, which went official recently in China.
iQOO Neo6 launch timeframe for India (rumored)
The tipster also claimed that the iQOO Neo 6 would be released in India within the next week. The base model of the device could be priced at Rs 29,000 (~$372), and its highest variant may cost Rs 31,000 (~$398). The sale of the device may begin in the first week of June.
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