Motorola Edge 30 Malaysia Launch: RM1,399 ($318) for Qualcomm’s Latest Snapdragon 778G Plus

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May 16, 2022

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 1 — 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.

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.

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OPPO Reno 8 series spotted on company’s Indian website, expected to launch soon

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Sudhanshu

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May 16, 2022

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.

So yes, OPPO Reno8 series Indian launch appears to be imminent. Have spotted both the vanilla and the Pro variants on the company's Indian website.
Feel free to retweet 😌#OPPO #OPPOReno8 #OPPOReno8Pro #OPPOReno8Series pic.twitter.com/5DyIy4xNjT

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) May 16, 2022

OPPO Reno 8 Pro specs (rumored)

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.

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.

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Apple to launch new AirPods & MagSafe chargers with USB-C ports: Kuo

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Sean

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May 16, 2022

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.

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Vivo S15 series design teased, with aluminum frame & curved display

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Sean

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May 16, 2022

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.

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iQOO Neo6 Indian variant’s specifications tipped before next week’s rumored launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 16, 2022

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+.

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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SID 2022: TCL Showcases Futuristic Looking Displays that Can Be Made Today

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Leo Wong De Quan

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May 16, 2022

Besides Samsung and BOE, the Chinese Huizhou-based electronic giant, TCL is also a major player in the smartphone display industry, specifically under its display department, the TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology(CSOT) Corporation.

Last week, TCL CSOT was invited to attend the SID Display Week 2022 Trade Show in San Jose, California, where the company showcased its flagship display products and advanced technologies. The company was even nominated as the Best Large Booth of the 2022 I-Zone (Innovation Zone) awards. Here are some first looks at what the company unveiled at the event.

Mini-LEDs

TCL introduced its 34-inch WQHD R1500 curved Mini LED display designed for e-sports which offers a 21:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio, a 165Hz high refresh rate and a fast-responding HVA screen with a smaller halo. The display is compatible with different variable refresh rate technologies that provide an undistorted, smooth and clear PC gaming experience.

TCL Mini LED 34-inch Curved — TCL 34-inch WQHD 165Hz Curved Mini LED DIsplay

Leveraging on TCL‘s advanced algorithms, the display meets both the VESA Display HDR 1400 certification and FreeSync Premium Pro certification requirements. It delivers the best light and dark contrast and dynamic rendering meeting the requirements of e-sports players and specialized users for visual display.

TCL Mini LED 75-inch 8K — TCL 75-inch 8K 120Hz Mini-LED

The company also showcased its enormous 75-inch 8K 4Mask 1G1D Mini LED screen that trails on TCL’s latest and superior 8K 1G1D technology. Comparing with the difficult 8K TFT-LCD backplane 4 mask manufacturing process, this new mini LED screen significantly improves processing capacity while ensuring perfect image quality. With TCL‘s original glass-based Mini LED backlight with ultra-high individual zones controlled by a local dimming method, the brand claims the screen offers excellent image performance comparable to an OLED.

Foldables

TCL 360 Foldable OLED — TCL 360 Folding OLED

On the foldables front, TCL has also made several industry-leading strides with their 8-inch 360 degrees folding display panel, which was earlier revealed during CES 2022. The display utilises TCL’s Pol-less technology integrating the leading technology of foldable screens with a 360 degree stress-free self-compensating hinge. When folded, it can be an easy-carry phone for capturing dynamic information with one hand; when unfolded, the uninterrupted 8-inch OLED display provides a perfect big-screen video or mobile gaming experience.

Virtual Reality

Virtual reality headsets require high resolutions to provide an immersive experience, and TCL knows it quite well. Which is why the company has unveiled its new 1764 PPI Real RGB LCD-VR panel which boasts higher pixel density than other competing VR LCD screens. It boasts a 90/120Hz smooth refresh rate with fast Liquid Crystal technology that eliminates the door-screen effect and vertigo common in existing VR products.

TCL, Android, Smartphones, Display, TCL Display, TCL CSOT, Foldables, China Star, Mini LED, OLED, VR — TCL LCD-VR Panel

The 1512 PPI LCD-VR panel, TCL‘s first VR product which made its debut in 2021, and also comes with variable refresh rates was also announced by the company at SID 2022 to go into mass production this year, as an industry statement for TCL‘s industry-leading advantages in the VR space.

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Vivo S15 official renders emerge to confirm color variants

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 16, 2022

Vivo S15 and Vivo S15 Pro are all set to go official on May 19 in China. Today, the company rolled out the fresh renders of the smartphone to showcase its rear design and color variants. The renders of the Vivo S15 Pro have yet to be released by the company. However, it appears that the Pro model may look identical to the vanilla variant.

In the below-shown renders, the Vivo S15 can be seen in three colors: Midsummer Blue, Light Gold, and Black. While the front design of the phone has not been revealed yet, its display is expected to sport a centrally positioned punch-hole.

The back panel of the phone has a triple camera unit. The edges of the phone are flat, and its right side features a volume rocker and a power key. It is equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner for security.

Vivo S15 specifications (rumored)

Reports have revealed that the Vivo S15 will be equipped with a 6.62-inch OLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 870 SoC is likely to power the device. The smartphone may arrive with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage.

The Vivo S15 will house a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and its back panel will be fitted with a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. It will be powered by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 80W rapid charging. It will run on the Android 12 OS, which will have the OriginOS Ocean UI on top.

The Vivo S15 series is likely to rival the OPPO Reno8 series, which is all set to launch on May 23 in China. The S15 lineup, unlike the previous generation S-series of smartphones, will not be marketed as selfie-focused devices.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro may feature Sapphire Glass & Titanium build

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Sean

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May 16, 2022

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy Watch 5 series later this year. Back in 2021, it had launched the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic, and now, a new leak has revealed some interesting details regarding its successor.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Golf Edition — Galaxy Watch 4 Golf Edition

The latest information was shared by known tipster Ice Universe on Twitter. While most premium grade smartwatches an aluminum build or a stainless steel design, it appears that the South Korean tech giant is taking things a step forward. Apparently, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will come with a titanium build. As of right now, the company’s rival, Apple, offers its own smartwatches with a titanium build. So its not surprising that Samsung is also following suit.

Apart from the new titanium build, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will reportedly also feature Sapphire glass as well. For those unaware, this glass is more durable and has better protection against scratches. The tipster stated that the upcoming high end smartwatch from the brand will feature a rotating bezel design and boot WearOS. He also added that the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will not offer narrow bezels.

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic — Galaxy Watch4 Classic

Notably, the next gen model is believed to be wider than the previous generation as well. Unfortunately, this is all the information we have at the moment. So stick around for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Realme Narzo 50 5G design revealed in leaked images prior to its release

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Sean

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May 16, 2022

Realme has already confirmed that it will soon be launching its latest Narzo 50 5G series in India. Now, new leaked images have revealed the full design of the smartphone ahead of its May 18 launch.

The leaked images were shared by Digit. Looking at these images, the Chinese smartphone maker’s base Narzo 50 5G model can be seen in a blue color option. Previously, we have also reported on the black color variant as well. The report adds that the upcoming handset will measure just 8mm in thickness and its rear panel is inspired by the Kevlar Speed texture. On the top left corner at the back, a dual camera setup can be seen along with an LED flash module.

Unfortunately, the brand has yet to officially unveil the device or reveal any finer details. But, based on previous reports, it is believed to be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC. This processor will be paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The Narzo 50 5G is also believed to boot Android 12 OS based Realme UI 3.0 skin out of the box. Under the hood, a large 4,800mAh battery pack is expected to power the smartphone, which also supports 33W fast charging.

On the rear, the dual megapixel camera module likely includes a 13 megapixel primary sensor along with a 2 megapixel depth shooter. Unfortunately, that is all the information we have at the moment, so stick around for more as we will be providing updates and cover the launch event that is set for 18th May 2022.

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Realme Narzo 50 5G Series Roundup: Launch Date, Specs, & More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 16, 2022

Realme has scheduled to launch the Realme Narzo 50 5G series in India on May 18. The lineup will be making its global debut in the country. Hence, only a few details are out via teasers and leaks. We have compiled all of them in this post. Let’s check out what these upcoming budget smartphones have to offer.

Before delving into the details, we would like to give a short introduction to these forthcoming handsets. The Realme Narzo 50 5G series is said to include two devices, namely Realme Narzo 50 5G and Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G.

These smartphones will be the fifth and sixth products in the Realme Narzo 50 family. The lineup already includes handsets, such as Realme Narzo 50, Realme Narzo 50i, Reame Narzo 50A, and Realme Narzo 50A Prime.

Unlike the existing models, the upcoming phones will offer 5G connectivity and a better set of features. Hence, they will most likely cost more than the others.

Realme Narzo 50 5G Series Launch Date

As mentioned in the beginning, the Realme Narzo 50 5G series will launch in India on May 18. The live stream will kickstart at 12:30 PM IST on the brand’s official Youtube channel.

The lineup is expected to consist of two models — Realme Narzo 50 5G and Realme Narzo 50 5G Pro.

Realme Narzo 50 5G Series Design

According to the leaked renders and official teasers, the Realme Narzo 50 5G series will sport a flat frame design. Just like other Realme-branded smartphones, the volume buttons will reside on the left side along with the SIM card slot. Whereas, the power key will be located on the right side.

Further, the rear panel of the Realme Narzo 5G will house two large camera modules. Unfortunately, as of this writing, we are not aware of the Reame Narzo 50 Pro 5G’s back design.

Realme Narzo 50 5G Series Specifications

The Realme Narzo 50 5G is expected to house a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC. On the other hand, the Realme Nazro 50 Pro 5G has been officially confirmed to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset.

Both phones are said to flaunt FHD+ AMOLED displays. The Pro variant has been officially confirmed to come with a 90Hz panel supporting up to 360Hz touch sampling rate, 1000 nits peak brightness level, and an optical in-screen fingerprint sensor with support for heart rate detection.

Whereas, the screen on the vanilla model is tipped to measure 6.58-inch in size. It is also expected to carry support for a 90Hz refresh rate.

Talking about optics, the Realme Narzo 5G is rumored to arrive with a dual rear camera setup comprising of a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. While the Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G is tipped to sport a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera system on the back, however, it could be false.

Finally, the standard version is said to house a 4,800mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging and both of them will boot Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12.

vivo X80 Pro Unboxing & Quick review: X70 Pro Plus Ultra

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Paco Zheng

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May 16, 2022

We just finished reviewing the Vivo X Note a few days ago. But the X80 series was also released recently. While I don’t think it’s a good idea for Vivo to flood the market with many flagship phones, since they have released new phones, we have no choice but to review them for you guys. Today, we bring you the unboxing and quick review video of vivo’s flagship camera phone for the first half of the year: the Vivo X80 Pro.

The box for the X80 Pro is a bit smaller and thinner than both the previous X70 Pro plus and X Note. Keeping the phone aside, we didn’t find any wired headphones. It seems Vivo has also learned how to be more “environmentally friendly”. But the brand still includes a very good-looking phone case. The instructions and UV protection stickers are also available. This time the charger is 80w and supports PD 65w. This dual Type-C charging cable can be your travel charger.

More than other brands, we have always thought that vivo designs beautiful phones, but the X80 Pro is an exception. If the rectangular plus round design is acceptable to me, the periscope telephoto lens outside the main camera housing is not acceptable to me. While I understand that the Micro Gimbal is too big, so the telephoto cannot be placed next to the portrait camera. But I just don’t like the awkward design. And it really drives me crazy that the telephoto camera and the top two lenses are not in line. This year’s X80 Pro has made too many sacrifices to unify the design style.

The rest of the design remains the same as last year’s X70 series, such as the glossy top trim strip and the smooth frosted glass on the back. It also supports 2 SIM cards and NFC. Fingerprint recognition becomes the same large ultrasonic fingerprint as the X Note, but the silent switch on the X Note is not present on the X80 Pro. If you are an X70 Pro Plus user, you will feel no big change when you switch to X80 Pro. The biggest change you can feel is that the lens design has become uglier.

As soon as I opened the X80 Pro’s screen, I thought it looked familiar. After comparing the screen specs of the X70 Pro Plus, I was sure that this screen is the same screen as the X70 Pro Plus. We’re familiar with this screen, and I’m sure you don’t want to hear us repeat its performance. Except for the side view color shift, it’s all top of the line at the moment.

vivo X80 Pro Review: Performance & Gaming

I have to say, Vivo knows its users very well. They know that we prefer the Dimensity 9000 to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. That’s why it is offering two versions with identical specs but different processors. You can buy whichever processor you like. The X80 Pro we have is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 version. Because the Dimensity 9000 version is not yet available for sale. We are already familiar with the Benchmark performance of Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, so you can take a look at the table to get an idea.

As for the gaming performance, we simply ran PUBG and Genshin. Maybe the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 performance is too bad, or maybe Vivo is just trying to protect your hands from getting burned, as usual, the performance is just mediocre. If you want a phone with good gaming performance, the X80 Pro is definitely not the best choice.

vivo X80 Pro Review: Cameras

The four lenses on the X80 Pro are a 50MP main camera, a 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 12MP portrait camera, and an 8MP periscope telephoto camera. The main camera adds a glass lens. The Micro Gimbal of the ultra-wide-angle camera has also been replaced with the portrait camera.

This time the V1 chip of X80 Pro was updated to V1+ chip. Because the other lenses have not changed much, so we mainly talk about this Micro Gimbal portrait lens. Honestly, the closest focusing distance of this lens is a bit too far, and it often fails to focus for daily shooting. Sometimes there is an inexplicable shaking problem, and the probability of this bug is quite high. The Micro Gimbal is actually better for video recording, but you can’t record 4k and 60fps video with this lens. So I prefer the X70 Pro Plus design that puts the Micro Gimbal on the ultra-wide-angle camera. The other lenses are not significantly different compared to the X70 Pro Plus or X Note. If you want to know more details about this camera system, you can check out our X70 Pro Plus and X Note reviews.

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For some reason, we can’t find the official Note app in our X80 Pro, nor can I search for it in the Vivo app store, so I have to use a third-party app if I want to take notes. How to use the IR remote control of Origin OS is also hard to find.

If you want to use IR remote but don’t know how to use it. I’ll teach you here, go to settings and find Jovi. Then click Jovi InLife and download the app. Then you can add the devices you want to remote control.

vivo X80 Pro review: Battery & Charging

The X80 Pro’s battery capacity has been increased by 200mAh over the previous generation, and the wired charging power has been increased to 80w. However, the compatibility of charging protocols is still not good. There are more versions for sale this time, so I’ve listed a table for your reference. In fact, the Vivo X series has never been cheap, so buying the X80 Pro depends on whether you are interested in its powerful camera system or not. I know a lot of people are interested in the X80 Standard Edition. We will also bring its review as soon as possible.

Oppo Reno 7 5G users can now try Android 12 in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 16, 2022

Oppo launched the Reno 7 5G in India in February. Despite releasing in the second month of 2022, the smartphone debuted with Android 11-based ColorOS 12. Now, three months after its debut, the company has kickstarted the Android 12 beta program as scheduled.

oppo-reno7-5g-phone-featured_2 — Oppo Reno 7 5G (Review)

Earlier this month, Oppo revealed that it will start Android 12 beta testing for Oppo Reno 7 5G in India from May 18. However, the firm has opened registrations today itself (May 16).

For the unaware, Oppo is known for starting ColorOS beta initiative for select devices earlier than the planned date. Hence, we are not surprised to learn that the Reno 7 5G users in India can register for the program two days earlier.

In order to enroll, the device should be on firmware version A.14. This is the only requirement. But the brand has allocated only 5,000 seats and the registration window closes on May 23.

In order to register, users need to navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta version > Update Beta Version and follow on-screen instructions. Applicants who get selected will receive the Android 12 beta build via OTA in 3 working days.

As of now, Oppo hasn’t disclosed the date for the stable release. Anyway, going by the company’s history of software rollout, Android 12 stable will likely hit the Oppo Reno 7 5G in India in a month or two.

Realme Pad teased by the company’s executive to launch in China this month

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Jeet

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May 16, 2022

Realme, the OPPO-backed company, has grown immensely and now has a wide range of products as the company aims to make an ecosystem under Realme Internet Universe. Last year, it entered the tablet market with the launch of the Realme Pad.

In the latest development, the company is gearing up to launch its tablet in the Chinese market. While the Realme Pad and Realme Pad Mini have already been launched in other markets, China is yet to get these devices.

Now, an executive of Realme China confirmed that a new Realme product will get launched in China later this month. He has also shared a teaser poster showcasing four devices — smartphone, a smartwatch, TWS earbuds, and a tablet.

Recently, a new Weibo account for Realme Tablet was spotted, and it was confirmed that the company would soon launch its first tablet in the Chinese market.

If the reports are to be believed, then the tablet could come in two models in China. One model features a 2.5K LCD screen and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC along with an 8,360mAh battery.

On the other hand, there’s another model powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus SoC but nothing is known about this device yet. It is expected to debut in China as Realme Pad 5G Master Explorer Edition.

Realme entered the tablet market last year when it announced the Realme Pad in the Indian market. Earlier this year, the company launched the Realme Pad Mini in select markets and is now gearing up to launch the 5G model of the tablet in the Chinese market.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 launch event confirmed for May 20

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Jeet

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May 16, 2022

Qualcomm has confirmed that the company will be hosting a new launch event on 20th May in China. While details about the event have not been revealed, the company is expected to announce its new Qualcomm Snapdragon series processors.

The brand will likely announce two new smartphone chipsets — Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus.

This will mark the debut of the 7-series processor from Qualcomm with the new naming scheme that the company introduced last year when it announced the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

Based on the reports and leaks, the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 will use ARM Cortex A710 and Cortex A510 cores clocked at 2.3GHz and 1.8GHz, respectively. Along with that, it will also come integrated with Adreno 662 GPU.

On the other hand, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus, as the name itself indicates, is an upgraded variant of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It is built on TSMC‘s 4nm process instead of Samsung’s 4nm process.

Previous leaks have indicated that the chipset will have a 1 + 3 + 4 core configuration, including a Cortex X2 prime core with a 2.99GHz frequency. It is also said to come with three Cortex A710 cores and four Cortex A510 cores.

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OnePlus Ace Racing Edition: Here’s how to watch the launch event

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 16, 2022

Last month, OnePlus announced the first Ace-branded smartphone, called the OnePlus Ace, in China. In the previous week, the company confirmed that it would be announcing a new Ace-series phone called the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition on May 19. Here’s all the information on how to watch its launch event.

OnePlus Ace Racing Edition launch event: how to watch it?

The OnePlus Ace Racing Edition is scheduled to go official at 7 PM (local time) on May 17. Since it is a China launch, its launch event will be live-streamed through the company’s Weibo handle.

The OnePlus Ace was rebranded as the OnePlus 10R 5G. It remains to be seen whether the Racing Edition device will arrive in other markets with a different moniker.

OnePlus Ace Racing Edition specifications (Rumored)

The OnePlus Ace Racing Edition is expected to arrive with a 6.59-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. It will run on the Android 12 OS and ColorOS UI. For security, it will feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Dimensity 8100 Max chipset will power the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition. The device is expected to arrive in multiple variants, such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. It will pack a 5,000 mAh battery. However, there is no word on its fast charging capabilities.

The Racing Edition phone will sport a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. Its rear camera setup will include a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel camera. At present, there is no word on the price of the device. The official renders of the phone have revealed that it will come in black and blue colors.

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Huawei P50 Pocket’s new 8GB + 512GB variant launched in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 16, 2022

Huawei has introduced the Huawei P50 Pocket’s new variant in China. To recollect, the clamshell device was announced in two variants for the home market in December last year. Now, the Chinese company has announced that a new version with 8 GB RAM is coming.

The Huawei P50 Pocket has been available in China in two options since its launch. The clamshell’s 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage variants were available for 8,898 Yuan (~$1,310) and 10,898 Yuan (~$1,600), respectively.

The all-new 8 GB RAM + 512 GB storage variant, which has gone official today in China, carries a price tag of 9,988 Yuan (~$1,470). Like the 8+256 variant, the 8+512 edition also comes in Obsidian Black and Crystal White colorways. The 12+512 variant comes in a special Glit Gold color.

Huawei P50 Pocket specifications

The Huawei P50 Pocket houses a 6.9-inch foldable OLED display with a punch-hole design. The screen produces a 2790 x 1188 pixels resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 21:9 aspect ratio. The device comes preinstalled with Harmony OS 2.

The Snapdragon 888 4G mobile platform is present under the hood of the Huawei P50 Pocket. The SoC is paired with 8 GB / 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB / 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It packs a 4,000mAh battery with 40W rapid charging.

The P50 Pocket has a 10.7-megapixel camera for snapping selfies. Its back panel has a 40-megapixel primary camera, which is accompanied by a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 32-megapixel ultra-spectrum camera.

The Huawei P50 Pocket is also available in Europe. It is unclear whether its 8+512 will be made available in markets outside China.

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Google Pixel 6a Pricing for different regions confirmed, here are the details

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Anurag

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May 16, 2022

Pixel 6a was finally unveiled at the latest edition of Google’s annual developer’s conference. The smartphone is a more affordable counterpart to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. The handset comes with Google’s home-brewed Tensor chip and has features almost similar to the previous phones with just a few compromises. Earlier this week, Google announced the US prices of the latest Pixel and we now have pricing and color options in more countries where Google intends to sell its latest smartphone.

Country	Pixel 6a Price
United States	$449
Japan	JPY 53,900 ($417)
Canada	CAD 599 ($464)
UK	GBP 399 ($489)
Australia	AUD 749 ($519)
Ireland	EUR 459 ($477)
Germany	EUR 459 ($477)
France	EUR 459 ($477)
Italy	EUR 459 ($477)
Spain	EUR 459 ($477)
Singapore	SGD 749 ($538)
Taiwan	NTD 13,990 ($469)

Google has confirmed that the Pixel 6a will be available for pre-order in the United States and Japan from July 21, however, the tech giant is yet to reveal sale dates for other countries.

It is worth mentioning that Pixel 6a will only be available in Charcoal Black color for the consumers in Singapore and Ireland whereas the buyers from the rest of the regions can also get their hands on Sage and Chalk color variants.

The smartphone is also likely to make its debut in the Indian market too. Previous reports have suggested that the handset has already entered the private testing phase in India.

Google Pixel 6a Specifications

The smartphone has a 6.1-inch display and has a 60Hz refresh rate. It comes with Gorilla glass protection. The handset is powered by Google’s own Tensor chip paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Pixel 6a features a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 wide-angle primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera. While on the front, the device has an 8MP snapper for selfies and video calls. The smartphone is fueled by a 4,400mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. It is available in three color options namely Black, White, and Mint Green.

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OPPO Reno 8 series smartphones confirmed to launch in China on May 23

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Jeet

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May 16, 2022

OPPO is gearing up to launch the next-generation Reno series smartphones in its home country and now the company has confirmed that the OPPO Reno 8 series smartphones will be officially launched on 23rd May.

It is expected to come powered by a new processor from Qualcomm, which will be officially announced on 20th May. If it turns out to be true, then the smartphone will be the first one to come powered by the new processor.

The OPPO Reno 8 series is expected to have three different models — OPPO Reno 8, Reno 8 Pro, and Reno 8 SE. The specifications of all three models have already leaked online.

OPPO’s Reno 8 Pro will feature a 6.7-inch Full HD+ OLED display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max processor and pack a 4,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging. It is expected to launch in three color options — Xiaoyao Green, Roaming Gray, and Dark Black.

Coming to the OPPO Reno 8, the phone will 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. It will pack a 4,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. This one will be available in three colors — Slightly Drunk, Encounter Blue, and Night Tour Black.

The Reno 8 SE will have a 6.43-inch Full HD+ OLED display but have 90Hz refresh rate support. It is said to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC and comes powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. It will be offered in three colors — Slightly Drunk, Clear Sky Blue, and Night Tour Black.

All three smartphones are expected to have a triple-camera setup on the back panel and a 32-megapixel front-facing snapper. The device will come running the Android 12 operating system with the company’s own ColorOS custom user interface on top.

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Touchscreen Taxi Windows? Beijing-based BOE Shows How It Would Look Like

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Leo Wong De Quan

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May 15, 2022

Have you ever imagined drawing on windows with your fingers when you were younger? Now, what if you could do that as an adult? Of course, you can imagine drawing on windows with your fingers, but what I’m talking about is what if your window was a touchscreen that not only allowed you to draw on it but also was see-through to look out from the window?

BOE is providing a new breakthrough solution to make your imaginations come true with their latest invention, the Transparent OLED Interactive Window.

BOE Interactive Transparent OLED Display 2 — Source: BOE

As an esteemed panellist at SID Display Week 2022, the Beijing-based display panel manufacturer BOE showcased their new transparent OLED technology. The main function of the technology is to further enhance the passenger experience on automobiles with transparent OLED interactive windows.

According to BOE, these transparent OLED interactive windows are adopting the industry’s leading transparent OLED display technology, with a screen size of 12.5 inches and a transparency ratio of up to 45%. The windows can be installed on either of the front or rear car windows on the passenger side.

BOE Interactive Transparent OLED Display 3 — Source: BOE

You can draw, read navigation details, check the weather and even take photos with this brand new touchscreen OLED interactive windows. The features are especially attractive to ride-hailing services like taxis which the passenger can use the time in the car efficiently if they are stuck in a heavy traffic jam.

Another business idea that BOE remarked on during the event was that ride-hailing companies can also utilise these OLED transparent windows as video advertising space which they could not do before on conventional windows.

BOE Interactive Transparent OLED Display 1 — Source: BOE

With the invention and application of transparent OLED screens in our future, it seems that alternate reality (AR) could be integrated with our current reality, enhancing multitasking further for a newer generation.

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Your Next Foldable Smartphone Could Unfold 360-Degrees, Here’s a First Look

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Leo Wong De Quan

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May 15, 2022

Although LG has officially exited the smartphone business last year, the company is still very popular in the electronics supply chain industry, specifically in its LED Display Business Division.

This year at SID 2022 Display Week, LG was invited as one of the more esteemed panelists at the event, and during the company’s showcase, the brand revealed that its research and development team has successfully developed a foldable OLED device that can fold and unfold from 0 to 360 degrees.

LG 360 Foldable OLED 2 — LG 360 Degree Foldable OLED

During the event, LG Display showed off a Foldable OLED touchscreen that is 8.03 inches when unfolded horizontally. However, what makes this display unique is that the panel could be folded inwards or folded outwards, in fact, it could be folded at any angle from 0 to 360 degrees.

Durability-wise, it seems that LG is using UTG (Ultra-Thin Glass) technology for the Foldable OLED, and the exterior screen is coated with an anti-fingerprint material to keep the device looking spick and span always. LG also claims that the 360 Foldable OLED is rated for 200,000 folds under normal use and other technical details for the display include its 2480 x 2200 pixel resolution allowing for a sharp 413 PPI, 109.9% coverage of DCI-P3 colour gamut and the panel is rated for 430 nits of brightness under typical situations and can reach up to 600 nits of peak brightness in challenging situations.

LG 360 Foldable OLED — Source: Ross Young on Twitter

There does not seem to have a practical use case for this form factor currently, but the design surely looks futuristic, and kudos to the display panel engineers for pushing the limits of how we can shape our screens.

lg foldable laptop — LG Foldable OLED Laptop Prototype

Another reveal during the event was the company’s 17-inch foldable OLED panel, but this time around it doesn’t fold 360 degrees, it folds at a rather conventional 180 degrees inwards, just like a laptop. But at the enormous size of 17 inches, the demonstration of the LG display prototype was still rather impressive. The design overall is a clamshell design, one that you will find in Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 or the Oppo Find N.

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