OnePlus is planning to launch its next flagship smartphone, the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition in China on May 17th next week. And as fans are eager to know the specifications of this upcoming flagship, one of the higher OnePlus executives shared today the display highlights of the company’s next flagship on his social media.
OnePlus CEO (China Market), Mr Louis Li, took to Chinese social media site Weibo today to announce that the company will be launching its next flagship, the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition, with a 120Hz LCD display.
Source: Weibo
In the teaser photo he posted on his profile, it seems that the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition won’t be using your conventional LCD display found on the lower-end smartphone market, the device will be sporting a fast 120Hz LTPS IPS LCD panel that supports variable refresh rates of 6 different frequencies.
Introducing variable refresh rates to these LCD panels, Mr Li claims that the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition will have better battery life numbers and the phone can last longer throughout the day when breaking a sweat. He raises an example of when you’re just viewing a still image on your screen, the phone’s screen will refresh at a slower rate, but it will bump up the refresh rate when you are doing gaming or scrolling through social media like TikTok and WeChat, to ensure that the maximum battery is saved and smoothness is always there when needed.
OnePlus Ace Racing Edition 120Hz LTPS LCD teaser
In addition, the company wants to be the first to produce a flagship with an LTPS LCD display because the company has heard from feedback that several of its fans prefer LCDs over AMOLED displays. Thus with the power of the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 8100 MAX chipset, coupled with a smooth 120Hz display, the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition is aimed at a specific niche of mobile power users who want flagship performance on fast screen for an affordable price.
To learn more about what we know about the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition so far, you can head on over to our roundup article here.
On May 18th, Realme will launch the Narzo 50 5G series of smartphones in India. Along with the smartphones, the company will also be launching the Realme Watch SZ100 in the country on the same day.
So far, the upcoming smartwatch has been listed on Realme’s website revealing some of its specifications. According to the listing, the smartwatch will come with a 1.69-inch display with HD resolution. The device also features a sensor that enables skin and body temperature monitoring.
Other than that, it has been teased that the smartwatch will come with sports and health-related features, so we can expect a heart-rate sensor, a SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen monitoring, etc. The smartwatch will also likely come with multiple cloud-based watch faces to choose from along with many sports modes including outdoor and indoor activities.
Realme has claimed 12 days of battery life on the Watch SZ100 which is similar to its predecessor, the Watch S100 which was launched in India back in March 2022. We might also get the IP68 water and dust resistance that is featured on the Watch S100.
So far, there have been no reports regarding the pricing of the smartwatch. But going by the ₹1,999 price tag of its predecessor, we might also see the Watch SZ100 debut around the ₹2,000 ($26) price range in India.
Android 12 was released back in 2021 with promises of improving security and functionality of the Android operating systems for its users. And after months of waiting, Oppo has finally released the open beta ColorOS 12 x Android 12 upgrade for its Oppo A36 users in China. Here’s all that you that should know about the open beta.
ColorOS 12 x Android 12 Open Beta for Oppo A36
Firstly, the recruitment of this ColorOS 12 update open beta will be open from May 13 to May 16. Interested users of the Oppo A36 in China may apply to the open beta via the procedures below:
Go to Settings > About Phone > Version information > Version number, to ensure that your Oppo A36 is running on the latest firmware version, version A.06.
Then proceed to Settings > Software Update > Settings button in the upper right corner > Update early adopters > Upgrade to Open Beta
Follow the instructions on screen until your application is submitted.
Users will be recruited into the open beta within 5 working days, and the ColorOS 12 x Android 12 open beta will be pushed to users within 3 working days after successful recruitment.
Oppo does recommend its users to backup their data on their Oppo A36 before proceeding to apply for the open beta to resolve problems if any beta software issues arise.
As for the changelog for the ColorOS 12 x Android 12 update, the company mentions that users will now be able to a prominent green camera icon on the top left corner of the smartphone if any apps have any access to the sensitive permissions such as video recording and the camera. The company informs its users that this is indeed a new feature of Android 12 and users need not worry as they can now always know what apps are accessing their permissions in real time.
The company also informs its users that this update also brings in a new comprehensive game assistant called “Game+” available in the game center. This new assistant is a new integration of the game space and game center features found on previous ColorOS iterations brought into on in ColorOS 12.
Last but not least, Oppo mentions in the announcement post that many commonly used third-party Android applications are still not fully compatible with Android 12. Thus, after the upgrade to Open Beta, there may be situations where third-party applications can encounter software bugs and glitches like app crashes and abnormal battery consumption. Oppo recommends users to update their third party apps to the latest software version after the Android 12 update.
After the launch of the OnePlus Ace, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is now gearing up to debut the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition in the domestic market. So here’s what we can expect from the upcoming device.
Design & display
OnePlus Ace Racing Edition
Starting with the design, the smartphone looks nothing like the OnePlus Ace and instead draws design queues from the OnePlus 10 Pro. Its camera module looks exactly the same as the one on the OnePlus 10 Pro and it also features curved edges. It features a volume rocker on the left side while the power button is located on the right side. The device, however, lacks an alert slider.
The OnePlus Ace Racing Edition will feature a 6.59-inch flat IPS LCD display with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels and 120Hz refresh rate. It has a punch-hole on the top left, noticeable bezels, and a thick chin. The fingerprint sensor will be located on the power button. It has 164.3×75.8×8.7mm dimensions and will weigh 205g.
Specs
Under the hood, the device will feature the MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max SoC that comes with the Mali G610 MC6 GPU. The device has LPDDR5 RAM paired with UFS 3.1 storage. It is expected to come in three variants – 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.
Powering the smartphone will likely be a 5,000mAh battery (4,890mAh rated value) with 65W fast charging and the device will boot Android 12 out of the box.
Camera
For optics, the device will have a triple camera setup headlined by a 64-megapixel sensor. Other than that, it will also have an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro camera. On the front, it will have a 16-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls.
Pricing, colors & availability
The device is rumored to make its Chinese debut on May 17. It will be available in two color options namely Grey and Blue. As for the pricing, the company is keeping it tightly under wraps, but it is expected to have a cheaper price tag compared to the OnePlus Ace which debuted at a starting price of 2,499 yuan ($382).
Ths week is the International Display Week and Chinese display manufacturer BOE Display isn’t letting it slide past without unveiling one of its numerous innovative products. The company has showcased a 95-inch 8K OLED display product.
Although 8K display screens are not among the tp-selling smart TV at the moment, BOE is likely envisioning a proliferation in 8K displays in no distant time. The 8K display has a resolution of up to 7680×4320 pixels. It also comes with a display contrast ratio of 1 million to 1 as well support for a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 99% DCI-P3 wide color gamut.
The new 95-inch OLED screen adopts an 8K high aperture ratio based on transparent capacitive pixel design, which effectively improves the aperture ratio of the backplane. The TV also packs an ultra-narrow frame design. Under the condition of ensuring a high charging rate and high uniformity of the backplane, the display peak brightness can reach 800nits, while the average brightness is 150nits which is said to be an industry-leading level.
Furthermore, the smart display is equipped with HDR algorithm based on the OLED “true black” display effect, This enables it to achieve millions of ultra-high contrast ratios and 10 bits of color depth.
The 95-inch OLED display uses BOE’s super-large OLED oxide backplane technology, based on a series of technologies such as ultra-thick metal deposition technology, deep hole etching technology, and oxide TFT structure optimization. It is equipped with a drive compensation algorithm to further improve the uniformity and stability of the super-large 8K resolution OLED display in other to achieve the desired quality and to ensure pictures moving through the display at a high speed do not get smeared.
The is yet another leading product for BOE in terms of super-large OLEDs after its remarkable exploits in the liquid crystal display (LCD ) field.
As global demand for silicon processors continue to surge, TSMC (the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturer that accounts for more than 50% of the production of the chipsets found in our smartphones, smart cars and computer of today) has achieved an all-time high record-breaking monthly sales for the company in 2022.
According to a report by Taiwanese news site Focus Taiwan, TSMC has put out a media statement stating the company has witnessed sales earnings of 172.56 billion NTD (5.81 billion USD) in the month of April 2022, setting a new record earnings figure for the company.
For context, TSMC’s previous record earnings were 172.18 billion NTD (5.78 billion USD), which the company had achieved earlier in January of this year. Compared to March 2022, TSMC April 2022 earnings were up by 0.3 percent and compared to April 2021, the company’s earnings grew up by 55 percent.
And from January to April 2022, the company had amassed a total consolidated sales earnings of 663.64 billion NTD (22.29 billion USD) in the first 4 months, which is a 40.1 percent increase over last year.
As for the future of the company, TSMC also forecasted in its statement that it would earn 17.6 billion to 18.2 billion USD in consolidated sales in Q2 2022, and that based on the median sales forecasts, the company’s quarter-on-quarter growth would reach 1.9 percent.
According to TSMC‘s second-quarter sales forecast, industry analysts said the chipmaker was expected to generate 162.7 billion NTD in revenue for May and 175.8 billion NTD for June on average consolidated sales.
Therefore, analysts claim that they did not rule out the possibility that TSMC would report another new sales high for the following two months after April.
TSMC earnings has remained on a positive trend because of strong global demand for tech devices in 2022, and the company is expecting its sales to grow 25 percent to 29 percent from a year earlier. It cited HPC (high processing computing) devices like the Apple Silicon and automotive electronics as the two pillars of the expected sales growth.
And despite the increasingly serious COVID outbreak in Taiwan currently, the chipmaker has also anticipated that its production capacity would still remain fully utilized throughout 2022.
Google has announced the much-expected Pixel Watch. We have been hearing rumors about the Pixel-brand watch for the last 4 years and Google finally made it official at the I/O 2022. The official launch is still months away and the specifications of the watch are yet to be known. However, there’s a report floating around that reveals some interesting and also surprising information regarding the processor of the watch. The report claims that the Pixel Watch will arrive with a 2018 Exynos processor.
9to5Google has learned from its sources that the Google Pixel watch will be using Samsung’s Exynos 9110 chip which was first released 4 years ago. The chip debuted with the Samsung Galaxy Watch in 2018.
Earlier, it was rumoured that the smartwatch would be powered by the Samsung Exynos W920, the same processor that powers the Galaxy Watch 4. This would have given the Pixel Watch an upper edge over its competitors, but it seems like Google chose to self-sabotage itself with a 4-year-old processor from a discontinued watch.
It’s definitely disappointing to know that the much-awaited Pixel watch may not land with top of the shelf processor but Google may counter this with the latest software improvements. The company has revealed that the watch will be running WearOS, which is expected to give a faster and more fluid experience under the fingers.
Moreover, the watch includes Fitbit tech which adds features like Sleep tracking and heart rate monitoring. It also lets you see active zone minutes, and allows you to track your progress against personal fitness goals.
Google will be launching this watch as a flagship device, which means it will be priced in the higher range. But will you buy it after knowing that it may feature an outdated chipset? Let us know what you think in the comments.
Although the PC market has seen a resurgence in sales in 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic, this sales growth has seem to be slowing down in 2022. In fact, the well-renowned Taiwanese laptop manufacturer, Asus has boldly claimed that the PC market could witness supply exceeding demand in 2022, and the company has taken the necessary measures to ensure its PC business remains stable in this upcoming trend.
According to a report by ITHome, Asus’ Global APAC Chief Marketing Officer, Mr Rex Lee, warns that the European, Chinese and North American PC market is currently on a downward trend of demand and that if the trend continues on for the remaining months in 2022, the overall PC market in 2022 will witness an oversupply, in which supply from laptop manufacturers will outpace and exceed the demand of the current global PC market.
In the company’s press conference, Asus expressed that to avoid oversupply yet still remain competitive in the global PC market, the company has shifted its PC business strategy to its mid-range premium laptop lines, like its 2022 Zenbook and Vivobook lineup.
The new 2022 Zenbook lineup is aimed at the premium mid-range laptop market where the device is catered to creative professionals who want a high-quality OLED screen with high processing performance at a reasonably affordable price.
The best example is the company’s 2022 Zenbook 14 OLED, which features a 14-inch 2.8K OLED NanoEdge display with support for a 90Hz refresh rate, 16:10 aspect ratio, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, and 550-nit brightness.
ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED
The device is then powered by the 12th generation Intel Core i5-1240P or Intel Core i7-1260P processor, coupled with Intel Iris Xe graphics. It also packs in 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of fast PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD storage.
In his closing remarks, Mr Rex Lee, CMO of Asus, mentioned that the company is also shifting its sales focus in 2022 to India, as the country is one of the still steadily growing PC markets in 2022.
This is mainly due to the current PC market downturns in several key global markets for the company. He raises several examples such as the European market in which the current Ukraine Russia war has led to lower PC sales in the region., the Chinese market in which the current lockdowns have stifled the growth of the economy, and the North American market in which current inflation rates has limited the country’s spending.
Samsung originally launched the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite back in 2020 and now the company has released a revamped version of the device. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022 Edition has made a silent entry into the market. The refreshed Galaxy Tab S6 Lite slate is now available for pre-order on some online retail platforms.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022) is speculated to begin shipments on May 23 and Amazon Italy had begun accepting pre-orders. The new model will run on the latest Android OS, the Android 12 with One UI 4.0, which provides much color and quality to users. The 2020 model ran on Android 10 out of the box and it was powered by an Exynos 9611 chipset. However, the new Galaxy Tab S6 Lite will be powered by the Snapdragon 720G chip from an 8nm process. The newer chipset provides greater depth for the new device, with noticeable improvements in CPU and GPU performance.
The 2022 version of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite comes with a 10.4-inch LCD, a 7,040mAh battery, and support for the S Pen. It also has a 4GB/64GB RAM/ internal storage configuration. The storage can be expanded via its MicroSD slot. The Galaxy Tab S6 lite comes with two AKG-tuned speakers with Dolby Atmos providing an improved audio output.
The 4GB/64GB configuration seems to be the only available variant of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022) currently. We are yet to see the 128GB storage version, but this could be available subsequently. The 4GB/64GB Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is priced around $420, which is marginally higher than the cost of the original model.
We note that the original Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has enjoyed the Android 12 upgrade, with extended software support for the next year. We expect to see at least one OS upgrade for the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022 Edition in its lifetime.
Cubot is officially launching a new mini smartphone series under the label Pocket. The first phone under the pocket series is all set to make its official debut in the second half of May 2022.
Cubot Pocket series is created to enhance the in-hand user experience of smartphones. The company wanted to design a smartphone that could give you all the necessary and interesting features of a 21st-century phone, in a lightweight and compact design that can easily fit in the palm of your hand.
The highlight feature of every phone in the Pocket series lies in its mini size i.e. a 4” display. In a market where brands are trying to expand their screen size, Cubot has chosen to go small and design a mini smartphone as it aims at bringing portability and convenience to your phones, without compromising on the technology. Thus with the pocket series, you get a beautifully designed lightweight, mini-phone that you can easily carry in your purse or pocket, unlike the big phones which need to be carried in hand all the time.
Cubot is yet to announce the specs and price of the Pocket series, but what we know for sure is that it will be packed with almost all the necessary and interesting features of a contemporary smartphone including the NFC function.
As of now, we are not privy to the exact design and specs of the phone but with the first look at the images, we can gauge that the brand is going for a retro look with the Pocket series. Cubot Pocket phones will most likely be available in gorgeous colors like Black, Pink, Green, Red, and Purple. For more information on the specs and price stay tuned to their official website.
Android Auto-powered display screens have become vital parts of modern cars. Even owners of cars that don’t have Android screens from the factory have found a way around by installing third-party Android Auto dongles like the Motorola MA1 Android Auto dongle. So it is fitting that Google is introducing some upgrades to Android Auto bringing not just a new look but more features.
The main change in the application is that the user interface will be more flexible in adapting to different car screen sizes and orientations. It will also have a default split-screen look, offering drivers easier control over the major functions. Google is also working to bring more video content and casting capability to the Android Auto. This will allow users to cast videos on the car’s display.
Android Auto is mainly deployed by most drivers for map information, media, and messaging mainly. The Google Assistant and notifications will be more accessible with the new Android Auto outlook. The dock will also be able to will be at the side closest to the car’s steering wheel for easier access.
Google Assistant will deliver suggested quick solutions to issues including sharing estimated time or arrival with your contacts. Furthermore, more recent cars with built-in Android Automotive OS will get more features like web browsing, watching YouTube videos, and other options when the car is parked. Some of the car brands that will have this feature include Ford, Volvo, and GMC.
Apple had announced recently, the end of the iconic iPod touch after more than 20 years of its presence. The announcement was made earlier in the week and Apple stated that the product will be available until the current stock is exhausted. It seems Apple’s announcement has now triggered a rush for the iPod touch with some configurations of the music device already exhausted.
Millions of users of the iPod touch will recollect with nostalgia the groundbreaking entry of the device more than two decades ago. The iPod touch remains as a collector’s item and those still interested in picking a unit need to hurry while supplies remain.
The Apple iPad touch can be purchased from Apple’s online store. In Apple US online store, the 256GB variant of the device in any color has been replaced with a sold-out notice. The red variant of the 128GB model of the iPod touch also seems to have been exhausted. However, there are still other offline Apple outlets and reseller shops where these models could still be available.
The latest iPod touch is its seventh iteration and it comes with a 4-inch LCD, an A10 chipset, and 2GB of memory. It debuted in 2016 and offered three internal storage options namely 32GB, 128GB, and 256GB. The three variants are priced at $199, $299, and $399 respectively. The camera setup of the iPod touch includes a 1.2MP front-facing FaceTime camera and an 8MP rear camera. The iPod touch has a battery capable of delivering up to 40 hours of audio playback and about eight hours of video content. Internet connectivity is achieved only via Wi-Fi for the iPod touch.
Huawei AX3 router has been launched in India. To recall, it had debuted in China way back in 2020. The Indian variant comes with the same specifications. The networking device aims to deliver lightning-fast, stable, and secure connection to devices all the time.
The Huawei AX3 router is a part of the brand’s 1+8+N smart life strategy and it comes with financial-level Huawei HomeSec security safeguards. Commenting on the launch, Huawei said “with 5G all set to be deployed in India, the AX3 router holds the potential to create a plethora of opportunities offering high speed, seamless connectivity.”
Huawei AX3 router specifications
The Huawei AX3 router is equipped with the company’s Gigahome dual-core 1.2GHz processor. It uses dynamic narrow bandwidth technology based on Chipset Synergy that ensures network connectivity and signal don’t get hampered due to walls and floors. The router is claimed to deliver speeds of up to 3,000Mbps.
The Huawei AX3 router features WiFi-6+ connectivity with support for 160MHz frequency bandwidth. It comes with multi-router mesh networking that lets multiple routers work together and deliver greater WiFi coverage. The device packs OFDMA multi-device technology that is capable of connecting maximum of four devices on 2.4GHz and 16 devices on the 5GHz band.
The Huawei AX3 router features one WAN and three LAN Ethernet ports. The device comes with one-key pairing and can be controlled via Huawei AI Life app.
Huawei AX3 price in India
The Huawei AX3 router is priced at Rs 3,999 as a part of the limited period introductory offer. The device costs Rs 4,999 and can be purchased from Amazon and Flipkart.
Sonos has announced its latest compact soundbar and it will sell at $279 when it becomes available on June 7. The Sonos Ray soundbar is designed to boost the audio output from your TV. The $279 price tag of the new Sonos Ray puts it as the cheapest Sonos soundbar on the market. It is also the smallest Sonos soundbar yet.
The Sonos lineup of soundbars is priced from $399, for the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) to $899, for the Sonos Arc. The pretty affordable Sonos Ray is part of the company’s plans to deliver immersive sound options to more consumers. Sonos is leveraging the huge estimated percentage (up to 90%) of TV users who still rely on built-in TV speakers.
The Sonos Ray features tapered edges that make it possible for the soundbar to fit even in tight spaces. A pair of Ray soundbars could also be used as rear speakers for more expansive models like the Sonos Arc or Beam. It can also be fixed vertically to the wall as added support for the bigger soundbars. The size of the Sonos Ray however does not prevent it from delivering a great audio experience. Its bass reflex system uses anti-distortion technology to produce high-quality low-frequency sounds.
The Sonos Ray comes with four drivers including two high-performance tweeters and two elliptical mid-woofers. Although Dolby Atmos technology is lacking in the Sonos Ray, a wide soundstage is still available. Furthermore, the Sonos Ray can be connected to other Sonos soundbars to create a great cinema experience at home. There are several other features in the device like speech enhancement and night mode. Sonos’ proprietary TruePlay technology is used to calibrate its output to its surroundings. The S2 app is available on iOS and Android devices but some of the features are lacking in the Android setting.
The Sonos Ray uses an optical port to connect to the TV, hence it can be used for a wide variety of settings. Sonos is excited about the Ray and it feels it will have a great reception in various markets when it arrives. Global availability details are still lacking for Sonos Ray at this time.
There are going to be a total of 7 smartphone launches events next week. Four of them are for new devices, while the remaining three are for products making their way to important markets.
Oneplus and Vivo have scheduled two events each. One for their home country China and the other for India. On the other hand, Realme, Huawei, and Infinix have planned a single event each.
Some of the notable phones debuting next week are the Vivo S15 series and the Oneplus Ace Racing Edition. Let’s take a look at all the smartphones that will be released in the upcoming days.
Oneplus has scheduled an event for May 17 (Tuesday) in China. It will be live-streamed on Weibo and other popular Chinese video streaming platforms from 7 PM CST. The brand will announce the Oneplus Ace Racing Edition at this conference.
Oneplus’ second Ace-banded smartphone is expected to be a tweaked version of Oppo K10 5G. It is said to arrive with a Mediatek Dimensity 8100 SoC, 6.59-inch 120Hz display (LCDO), side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 64MP + 8 MP + 2 MP triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery, and Android 12-based ColorOS 12.
The device will slightly resemble the Oneplus 10 Pro. However, the material used for its rear panel will likely be plastic instead of glass and metal.
2. Vivo X80 Series
Vivo has planned to launch the Vivo X80 series in India on May 18 (Wednesday). The conference will be live-streamed on the company’s official Youtube channel. The phones were first announced in China in late April, followed by in Malaysia last week.
The company is expected to bring both Vivo X80 and Vivo X80 Pro to India. The former will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC, while the latter will house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip in the country.
The vanilla model is tipped to arrive in two memory configurations, whereas the Pro variant is said to come in a single version. The handsets are anticipated to start at around ₹50,000 in the region.
3. Realme Narzo 50 5G Series
Realme India will be live-streaming an event on May 18 (Wednesday) via its official Youtube channel from 12:30 PM IST. The brand will unveil the Realme Narzo 50 5G series during this stream.
The Realme Narzo 50 5G series will consist of two models, namely Realme Narzo 50 5G and Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G. The latter has been confirmed to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, whereas the former is tipped to house a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chip.
The handsets are expected to star around ₹15,000 in the region.
4. Huawei Mate Xs 2
Huawei launched the Huawei Mate Xs 2 outward foldable smartphone and Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro in China at the end of April. The company has scheduled an event for May 18 (Wednesday) to announce these two products for the global markets. The conference will be live-streamed from 8 PM MYT.
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is the company’s third outward folding phone after the original Huawei Mate X and its successor Huawei Mate Xs. The device offers a 7.8-inch 120Hz display with stylus support, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G SoC, 50MP (wide) + 13MP (ultra-wide) + 8MP (3x telephoto) triple camera system, 10.7MP front-facing camera, HarmonyOS 2, and more.
On the other hand, the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro comes with a 1.43-inch or 1.32-inch circular AMOLED display depending on size, ceramic casing, sapphire glass, ECG functionality, NFC, HarmonyOS, and more.
5. Vivo S15 Series
Vivo will be hosting a launch event in China on May 19. It will be live-streamed on Weibo and other well-known Chinese video streaming platforms from 7 PM CST. The company will debut the Vivo S15 series and Vivo TWS Air at this conference.
The Vivo S15 series is expected to include Vivo S15 and Vivo S15 Pro. The vanilla model is said to arrive with a 6.62-inch FHD+ OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, 64MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, and a 4,500mAh battery.
While the Vivo S15 Pro is rumored to come with a Mediatek Dimensity 8100 chipset, 6.56-inch 120Hz FHD+ OLED display with an independent display chip, 50MP main camera, 4,500mAh battery, and 80W fast charging support.
6. Oneplus Nord 2T
Oneplus has finally confirmed to officially announce the Oneplus Nord 2T for India and Europe on May 19 (Thursday). The live stream will begin on the brand’s official Youtube channel from 7:30 PM IST.
Though Oneplus Nord 2T is yet to be unveiled formally, it is already available for purchase in certain regions. Hence, we know almost everything about it.
The handset has a MeidaTek Dimensity 1300 chipse, 6.43-inch 90Hz FHD+ display, 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera system, 32MP selfie camera, 4,500mAh battery, and 80W fast charging support.
7. Infinix Note 12 Series
Infinix has revealed its plans to debut the Infinix Note 12 series in India on May 20. The company is expected to announce two models for the country, such as Infinix Note 12 and Infinix Note 12 Pro.
The Infinix Note 12 is already official. It has a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Mediatek Helio G88 chip, 50MP primary camera, 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging support.
On the other hand, the Infinix Note 12 Pro is yet to go official. However, it leaked extensively a few days back revealing almost everything about it. Anyway, it’s not sure if the Pro model will be announced alongside the vanilla variant later next week in India.
For reasons known to all, HUAWEI is having a hard time manufacturing and marketing its flagship phones. As a result, HONOR broke away from HUAWEI and became an independent brand. This Magic4 Pro is also the first HONOR phone we have reviewed since HONOR became independent. How far can the reborn HONOR Magic4 Pro go, let’s take a look.
The design of Magic4 Pro is familiar to us. As with its predecessor, the camera module is centered in a circle, a design HONOR calls “Eye of Muse”. This symmetrical design is very different from other phones, so you can tell at a glance that you are using a HONOR flagship and not another brand of phone. The Magic 4 Pro we got is cyan, and the glass back panel looks great in the light, just like ceramic. Of course, to keep it beautiful, you have to wipe it very often. The top and bottom bezels are flat, the SIM card slot is at the bottom and supports 2 SIM cards. There is IR emitter, NFC, stereo speakers, ultrasonic fingerprint recognition, IP68, but no headphone jack. However, the Google Mobile Services you care about is available on this HONOR device. It has all the features it should have, and the design is very special, I think Magic4 Pro is doing what a flagship phone should do.
HONOR Magic4 Pro Review: Display
Magic4 Pro uses a 6.8-inch Quad-Curved Display. Although the resolution does not reach WQHD+, it is sharper than the FHD+ of other phones. While it is not a screen supplied by Samsung, its performance is comparable to Samsung’s panel. Some aspects are even better than what Samsung has done. You may not have noticed that very few phones that support LTPO 2.0 this year have the option of DC dimming. Most phones with low-frequency PWM dimming at low brightness will make people with sensitive eyes feel uncomfortable. But Magic4 Pro‘s screen supports 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, which will not make the display worse like DC dimming, but also more eye protection than low-frequency PWM dimming. The side view color cast is also better controlled than the E5 screen with Micro-Lens technology, and the Magic4 Pro has a MEMC chip that can interpolate frames for video, but not for gaming. If I had to pick a downside, I’d like to see the Magic4 Pro with a smaller curved screen, because the larger the curved area, the more serious the problem of black and green edges will be.
HONOR Magic4 Pro Review: Performance & Gaming
Maybe the product is planned earlier, Magic4 Pro’s processor is Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Because they were all using Kirin processors before, how good is HONOR’s tuning of Snapdragon’s flagship processor, let’s take a look. From the results of each benchmark, they are at least doing the same level as the 8 Gen 1 of other brands, no one data is particularly low.
What about gaming, PUBG is a piece of cake for flagship phones, Genshin’s performance is interesting. Looking at this frame rate curve, the first half of the game is very good, almost perfect. But the second half of the game is locked at 30fps most of the time, and the lowest frame rate is 15fps, which means HONOR is capable of playing to the full strength of 8 Gen 1, but there is still room for improvement. Hopefully, the performance and temperature will be balanced in subsequent updates.
HONOR Magic4 Pro Review: Camera
When we see the huge camera module, we know that the Magic4 Pro’s forte is taking pictures. Indeed, it has a luxurious camera setup. But two of the five lenses are secondary lenses, and only one main camera, the ultra-wide camera and the 3.5x telephoto camera, it can really take pictures on its own.
What impresses me most about the Magic4 Pro’s camera is its powerful image algorithm. The scene you see in the preview screen may not be pretty enough, but once you press the shutter and then quickly go to the album, you can see the magic happen. A bland photo is transformed into a stunning photo. I finally understand why the Magic4 Pro got that name. Whether it’s the ultra-wide-angle camera or the main camera, this magical algorithm gives the photo a huge improvement. This amazing algorithm will also appear on telephoto cameras. This 3.5x telephoto camera is surprisingly powerful. Even if you zoom in to 5 times or 10 times, you can still get a good picture through the algorithm.
Even at 16x zoom, you will still be able to recognize the phone number written on the elevator. You can also get good pictures even at night when the light is low. Well, this algorithm for optimizing photos only works well for more regular graphics, if there is not enough light plus the subject is irregular, then the algorithm will not work as well. The main camera is without OIS, and you may wonder how badly it will perform at night. In fact, it performed well at night, with almost no problems with shaky hands. Overall, I am very satisfied with the Magic4 Pro’s camera performance, especially its 3.5x telephoto camera, which is comparable to a 5x or 10x optical telephoto camera through its algorithm. I think this is the most correct direction for mobile photography.
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Selfies
The recording has also improved a lot with support for switching lenses in 4k 30fps recording. Stability and dynamic range are good. But what surprised me more is the front camera, because it uses an ultra-wide-angle lens, so you are able to take selfies with different focal lengths. And because of the 3D TOF lens, the background bokeh effect is good. This super wide-angle camera is more suitable for video recording, and supports EIS and 4k 30fps with excellent dynamic range. I’m sure magic4 pro is definitely an excellent vlog machine.
HONOR Magic4 Pro Review: Charging
Magic4 Pro supports 100w wired charging. The charger also supports up to 100w output power. It also supports 50w wireless charging. Wired charging takes 15 minutes to charge up to 60% and takes 30 minutes to fill. The Magic4 Pro’s battery capacity is 4600mAh, which is not huge, but it is enough. Although it is a little difficult to go a full day without charging, other 8 Gen 1 phones are at about the same level, so don’t expect the Magic4 Pro’s battery life to be as impressive.
Battery stats
To sum up, Magic4 Pro is actually not HONOR’s powerful flagship phone this year, it’s just a sub-flagship. But this sub-flagship phone does what many flagship phones can do. For example, the superb level of photography, the screen also has some bright spots.
And there are no obvious drawbacks, and GMS can be used normally. If you don’t want to buy an expensive flagship phone, then this cheaper HONOR sub-flagship phone might be more suitable for those of you who like to take pictures.
In addition to launching the MIJIA Wireless Washing Machine, Xiaomi has also launched the MIJIA Electric Shaver S600. The electric shaver packs a compact metal body and a high-end brushless motor. The shaver also features a floating ceramic cutter head and a leather protective cover. The MIJIA Electric Shaver S600 uses a metal aluminum body with a compact dimension of just 5.6×2.9×8.5 cm. It is lightweight and portable. It is also equipped with a refined sheepskin protective case which brings a warm and delicate touch.
It adopts a magnetic top cover and the sensor locks when the lid is closed. The gadget ises a high precision ceramic blade that is wear-resistant and designed to remain sharp for long. The blade net floats up and down with a flexible veneer that captures every broken beard in other to deliver a smooth shave.
In addition, the electric shaver is equipped with a brushless motor that can turn on the surging power in seconds up to a maximum speed of 7400 rpm. The gadget has a low operating noise. It also comes with an IPX7 waterproof build making it suitable to be washed under running water.
It charges via a USB Type-C charging interface which delivers a full charge in just 2 hours. A full battery can last for 60 days if the shaver is used for 1 minute each day.
The MIJIA Electric Shaver S60 is presently available for pre-orders via Jingdong (JD.com).
Realme launched the Realme watch 2 last year, and now it appears that the company is gearing up to unveil its successor named Realme watch 3. The brand’s upcoming third-gen watch has recently been spotted on IMDA certification sites, confirming the moniker of the smartwatch. The watch has bagged BIS certification, meaning it might launch soon in India.
As first reported by MySmartPrice, a realme watch with model number RMW2108 has been listed on Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) website, Singapore. The watch has been listed with the name “Realme Watch 3”. Furthermore, the listing confirms that it will be a Bluetooth-enabled smartwatch. The watch has been classified as a Low-Power gadget.
The smartwatch has also been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) database with the same model number. The BIS listing reveals the watch’s manufacturing address as Noida, Uttar Pradesh, meaning the Realme Watch 3 will possibly be a “made in India” product. Both listings do not reveal much information except the model number and the name. However, the BIS listing indicates that the India launch of the smartphone might be around the corner.
To give you an idea of what to expect from the upcoming watch, let’s revisit the specifications of its predecessor, the Realme watch 2.
Realme Watch 2 Specifications
The Realme Watch 2 has a 1.4-inch color touch screen display and offers a peak brightness of 600 nits. The smartwatch features a 3-axis accelerometer as well as a heart rate and SpO2 monitor. Moreover, the Watch 2 supports 90 sports modes. The watch comes with an IP68 rating, sleep tracking, smart notifications, and more. It features a 315mAh battery unit and can last up to 12 days on a single charge.
Honor 70 series will reportedly come with a huge Sony IMX800 primary camera sensor. The information comes from the tipster Digital Chat Station. The Honor 70 series is expected to arrive as the successor to the Honor 60 series. However, the brand hasn’t announced the exact launch date yet.
Source: Digital Chat Station
The Sony IMX800 sensor is yet to be released, and it is tipped to measure 1/1.1” in size. This will make it the biggest in the industry and edging Samsung’s 50MP 1/1.12 GN2 sensor. Apart from this, there is no additional information on the sensor.
Recently, an Honor phone with model number FNE-AN00 was spotted on the 3C certification site as well as the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The smartphone is speculated to be the upcoming Honor 70 series. As per the listing, the alleged phone will be 5G compatible and come with 60W fast charging support.
The Honor phone will model number FNE-AN00 is said to be equipped with a 6.67-inch OLED display bearing a 1080p resolution. It will reportedly use a BOE screen and support PWM high-frequency dimming. The device is expected to be backed by a 4,800mAh battery unit.
The Honor 70 series is expected to consist of standard, Pro, and Pro+ variants with the former said to come with a Snapdragon 7xx series processor whereas the latter two are tipped to be powered by a Dimensity 8100 and Dimensity 9000 chipset respectively. The Honor 70 series will likely come with a flagship advanced camera system.
We will know more information about the Honor 70 series in the coming days.
Xiaomi recently tease an upcoming product that looks like a cordless vacuum cleaner. Turns out the product has been launched and the mane translates as MIJIA Wireless Washing Machine but is actually a Cordless vacuum cleaner. The floor cleaning gadget looks like a miniature tank. The gadget sweeps, scrubs, and mops the floor, all at once. The wireless device will be on pre-sale for 1999 yuan (~$294), thereafter the price will increase to 2499 yuan (~$367).
The MIJIA Wireless washing machine is different from most floor scrubbers. It adopts an innovative crawler-type roller brush with a front-covered wiping method. The contact area with the ground is 3 times higher than that of a cylindrical roller brush. When the crawler roller brushes move forward, vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning the roller brushes can be carried out at the same time, making it possible to perform the three tasks all at once.
Thanks to the tracked design, the roller brush has a longer circumference, making it difficult for pet hair and even hair up to 25cm to get tangled on the roller brush. In the automatic mode, it can also intelligently detect the degree of dirt and automatically adjust the suction and water output, which is very convenient.
Furthermore, the MIJIA Cordless vacuum cleaner adopts the Superplana reclining technology which includes built-in water and air separation fan that can penetrate into low spaces as low as 12cm.
The cordless vacuum cleaner can automatically start charging when it returns to the cleaning base. Users can also start the deep self-cleaning program with one key, and intelligently adjust the number of cleanings according to the dirt without using their hands.
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