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)
OPPO Reno 8 Render
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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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.
Vivo Y01
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
Vivo S15
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
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.
Vivo S15
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Realme Narzo 50 5G | Source: 91Mobiles
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.
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 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.
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.
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