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Maimang 11 5G Launch: 6000mAh battery, 6.75-inch 90Hz display

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Leo Wong De Quan
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Maimang, the former exclusive sub-brand under Huawei, is now under new ownership in China under the country’s largest telecommunications company, China Telecom. Following the brand’s integration with its new parent company, Maimang has launched the Maimang 11 5G today, a new 5G smartphone from the brand that features a humongous 6.75-inch 90Hz display and a gigantic 6,000mAh battery.

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China Telecom Maimang 11 5G

The Maimang 11 5G features MediaTek’s entry-level Dimensity 700 chipset that we have seen in many other  5G budget market devices like the Poco M3 Pro 5G, Vivo Y76 5G and Poco M4 5G. Under the hood, it also features a generous 8GB of RAM and available with either 128GB or 256GB of in-built storage.

From the advertising promos, it seems that the highlighting feature of the Maimang 11 5G is its monstrous 6,000mAh. The device advertises that with a 15-min charge, you can watch up to 5 hours of video playback, and coupled with the device’s aggressive power management, China Telecom also markets the Maimang 11 5G being able to last through the whole week with only two full charges. 

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Source: China Telecom

Coming to charging, the Maimang 11 5G supports 22.5W fast wired USB-C charging, which is quite outdated in comparison with the smartphones of today, but since the device has 6,000mAh, it seems that an overnight charge that lasts you at least a day. Speaking about big batteries, China Telecom has also enabled 12W reverse wired charging on the smartphone to allow the Maimang 11 5G to double as a power bank to charge your other electronic products like Bluetooth earbuds in a pinch as well.

The Maimang 11 5G display can be described as massive as it sports a large 6.75-inch 90Hz LCD display with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels. Paired with the company’s claim of 86dB SuperSound in its promo materials, a large screen with loudspeakers would ensure your multimedia experience is to be enjoyed at any time.

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As for the other bells and whistles of the Maimang 11 5G, it comes with a dual 48MP main + 2MP depth sensor camera setup at the back, an 8MP selfie camera at the front, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The Maimang 11 5G will officially go on sale on May 17th in China and will be available in 3 colours: Winter White, Starry Blue and Shadow Black. Its official pricing is as follows:

  • 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM – 1799 RMB (268 USD)
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM – 1999 RMB (298 USD)
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Maimang 11 5G colours

 

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Google Pixel 6 Pro with Android 13 spotted on Geekbench hours ahead of Google I/O 2022

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Anurag
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Last year, Google launched its flagship Pixel 6 Series with Android 12. While we are still waiting for the official announcement of the latest android version at Google I/O 2022, Google Pixel 6 Pro with Android 13 has appeared on Geekbench. It’s not surprising because Pixel devices are the first to get the taste of the latest android versions.

The Android 13 beta version has already been rolled out for the Pixel smartphones. Now the Geekbench listing suggests that the Pixel 6 Pro will in fact be one of the first smartphones to get the latest Android Operating system.

As seen in the Geekbench listing, the phone has managed to score 1018 in the single-core round and 2627 in the multi-core round. The listing does not reveal any new details, the specifications are the same as the Android 12 model.

Google pixel 6 pro geekbench android 13

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Pixel 6 Pro features a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone has a curved screen and comes with Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The handset has a centrally aligned hole-punch cutout for the front camera.

The smartphone is powered by Google’s own Tensor chip paired with 512GB of internal storage and 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM

Talking about optics, the smartphone houses a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50 MP primary sensor, 48 MP telephoto sensor, and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor. While on the front, it has a 12 MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

The 5,000 mAh battery fueling the Pixel 6 Pro supports 23W fast wireless charging and 30W fast wired charging.

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Sony Xperia 1 IV launched, with 4K OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, & more

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Sean
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Sony has just launched its newest flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 IV. As the name suggests, it is the fourth iteration within its high end Xperia 1 series and comes with top notch specs and features. So let’s have a look.

Design & Display

The Japanese tech giant has typically followed a rather simple but premium design philosophy, which is also reflected on the Xperia 1 IV. It features a flat design on the back and front, but with rounded corners. On the rear, there is a vertically stacked triple camera setup along with the ZEISS branding on the module. Meanwhile, the front has a rather thick chin and notch bezels. Since the company has placed an emphasis on the camera, the Xperia I IV also features a dedicated shutter button as well.

Sony

Sony has been moving towards sustainability and zero carbon footprint. Thus, the Xperia 1 IV’s packaging is now 50 percent smaller and contains no plastic content. The handset sports a 6.5 inch 4K HDR OLED display that has a 120Hz refresh rate and an aspect ratio of 21:9 as well. Notably, it even offers 240Hz motion blur reduction and 240Hz touch scanning rate. The screen is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The company claims that the new OLED panel on the Xperia 1 IV is the brightest ever 4K display that is 50 percent brighter than the previous generation.

Specifications & Features

The premium grade smartphone is equipped with Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. This chipset is paired with 12GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of internal storage. The handset is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack, which supports 30W fast charging and even wireless charging as well. Other notable features include, Android 12 out of the box, fingerprint scanner for security, IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, full stage stereo speakers, and even a 3.5mm headphone jack that supports Hi Res audio.

Sony

Interestingly, Sony focused on features that creators required when building the Xperia 1 IV. This included videographers, gamers, musicians, and others. Hence, the smartphone features native live streaming support through “Videography Pro” mode and the device even supports live streaming gameplay as well. It also offers a game enhancer for improved gameplay experience. For musicians, the device comes with Dolby Atmos sound tuning that is in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment and even 360 Reality Audio feature as well.

Camera

On the rear, the Xperia 1 IV features a triple camera setup that consists of three 12 megapixel sensors. This includes the 24mm F1.7 primary camera that has a 1/1.7 inch sensor, paired with a 16mm F2.2 ultra wide angle lens, and finally a 85 to 125mm F2.3 to 2.8 telephoto zoom lens. All of these sensors support OIS (Optical Image Stabilization). The front also features a 12 megapixel selfie shooter that now also supports 4K HDR video recordings. Sony has offered a number of features with the camera of the Xperia 1 IV. It offers a cinematic video recording mode that is supplemented by subject tracking autofocus as well.

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Pricing & Availability

Sony Xperia 1 IV is a flagship grade smartphone so it will have a steep price tag. But at a price of 1,599 US Dollars, it sits at the ultra premium segment alongside the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. The smartphone is set to go on sale in September 2022, although, starting today (11th May 2022) the smartphone will be available for pre-orders from Sony’s official website. The device can be purchased in multiple color models, including Black, Ice White, and Purple.

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Sony Xperia 10 IV mid-range smartphone powered by Snapdragon 695 SoC goes official

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Jeet
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Along with the Xperia 1 IV, Japan-based Sony also launched a new fourth-generation mid-range smartphone, dubbed Sony Xperia 10 IV. While the design of the device remains the same as its predecessor, it does come with improved internals.

The newly launched smartphone is being touted as the world’s lightest 5G smartphone available in the market. The phone, priced at €499, will go on sale from next month in four color options — Black, White, Mint, and Lavender.

Sony Xperia 10 IV

The Sony Xperia 10 IV features a 6-inch OLED display with a Full HD+ screen resolution and a 21:9 aspect ratio. It offers a brighter Triluminous panel which the company claims is 50 percent brighter than its predecessor. It also has Gorilla Glass Victus for protection.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, an upgrade compared to the Snapdragon 690 found in its predecessor. This new processor is manufactured using a 6nm process. It packs 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Sony Xperia 10 IV

In the camera department, the smartphone features a 12-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and an 8-megapixel 2x telephoto lens. It comes with features like tweaked Superior Auto mode, Auto HDR, a dedicated Night mode, and more. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

Other features on the device include a 3.5mm headphone jack, LDAC support, 360 Audio, and a 360 Reality Audio Upmix to transform stereo into surround sound. The phone is also IP68 rated to make it water and dust-resistant.

It runs the latest Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom user interface on top. The phone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and comes with 30W fast charging. Similar to several devices launched recently, this one too doesn’t come with a charger in the box.

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Netflix could launch ad-supported plan and password sharing fees this year

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Jeet
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Netflix, one of the leading media streaming platforms globally, had long said that its service would not include advertisements, but that is about to change as the company recently said that it will roll out a cheaper ad-supported plan.

While the new plan was said to be rolled out over the next year or two, it appears that the company is planning to offer it sooner. In an internal memo, it is said that the ad-supported plan will be released later this year.

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As per the report in The New York Times, the company’s executives have told in an internal note that the cheaper ad-supported plan will be rolled out in the last quarter of this year.

During the same timeframe, the company could also introduce extra fees for the subscribers who are sharing a password to their Netflix account with other people who do not reside at the same address.

It was noted in the memo that every major streaming platform apart from Apple TV+ offers a low-cost plan with advertisements, including Hulu, HBO Max, Peacock, and others.

The company recently revealed that there are more than 222 million households who are paid subscribers of Netflix but it also claimed that about 100 million households are using the service with someone else’s account.

Greg Peters, CFO of Netflix, said that the company isn’t trying to shut down password sharing but it is going to ask users to pay a bit more to share accounts. It’s noteworthy that the company is testing extra fees for account sharing in Peru, Chile, and Costa Rica.

These new developments for the streaming giant come after its subscriber numbers fell for the first time. The company reported that last quarter, it lost 200,000 members, mainly due to the shutdown of its business in Russia. It is also expecting to lose another two million users this quarter.

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POCO M4 5G global version spotted on NBTC, launch imminent

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Sean
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The POCO M4 5G handset was recently launched in the Indian market. But now, it seems that the company is planning on releasing the device in the global market soon, as it was spotted on a known certification website.

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The Chinese smartphone maker’s 5G enabled M4 model is a budget phone. It was just spotted on the NBTC certification database. In this listing, the device carried the model number 22041219PG, so we can expect the global launch to be near. Previously, the handset had even surfaced on other known certification sites like FCC and IMDA databases as well. Unfortunately, the listing did not reveal any other finer details, but the recent Indian launch revealed its entire specifications. So let’s have a look.

The POCO M4 5G sports a 6.58 inch IPS LCD panel that has a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate support as well. This screen also has a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. Under the hood, the device is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC that is paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The storage can be further expanded by up to 512GB via a MicroSD card slot.

Poco M4 5G

The smartphone is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 18W fast charging from a USB Type C port. On the rear, it features a dual camera setup, consisting of a 50 megapixel primary shooter and a 2 megapixel depth sensor. Meanwhile, the front houses an 8 megapixel selfie camera. Other features include, Android 12, side mounted fingerprint scanner, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Since the device was spotted on another certification site, we can expect POCO to announce its official global launch date soon.

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OPPO Reno 8 Pro 5G and Oppo A77 5G spotted on multiple certification sites, launch imminent

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Anurag
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OPPO Reno8 Pro 5G and Oppo A77 5G smartphones have appeared on multiple certification sites including NBTC and BIS India. Oppo is expected to launch three new phones under the 8 series – Reno 8 SE, Reno 8 Pro, and the Vanilla Reno 8. The listing on certification websites suggests that the launch of these smartphones is near.

Apart from the 8 series, Oppo will also launch an affordable 5G smartphone named Oppo A77 5G. The listing did not reveal any major specifications of the A77 5G, however, we do have some details about the Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G.

OPPO Reno8 Pro 5G listed on NBTC, BIS India, and EEC Certifications

As first reported by MySmartPrice, the Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G has appeared on multiple certification sites such as the NBTC, BIS India, and EEC certifications. The NBTC listing confirms the moniker of the smartphone and also reveals its model number- CPH2357.

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The smartphone also visited the BIS website and the EEC certification site with the same model number. As per the BIS listing, the device is manufactured in Oppo’s Noida unit. These listings indicate that the Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G launch might just be around the corner.

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G is expected to feature a 6.5-inch display offering a Full HD+ resolution. It may carry support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone will likely be powered by Dimensity 8100 chipset paired with MariSilicon X NPU. Check for more details here.

OPPO A77 5G bags NBTC, FCC, GCF and HTML5Test Certification

Oppo A77 5G NBTC listing

Oppo A77 5G has also cleared multiple certifications. The device has been listed on the NBTC website with the model number CPH2339. The smartphone’s name is also mentioned in the listing. Similarly, the smartphone has also made an appearance on the HTML5Test website scoring 474 out of 555 on the test.

HTML5Test Oppo A77 5G

We don’t have many details about the smartphone except that it will run Android 12 out of the box and have a 360 x 806 px screen resolution. The smartphone has also bagged GCF certification. Since the smartphone has acquired multiple certifications, we expect it to be launched soon.

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Redmi Note 11T Pro with 512 GB storage spotted at TENAA certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Redmi Note 11T (2204126C model number) and the Note 11T Pro (2204126UC model number) are expected to launch later this month in China. The key specifications of both smartphones were revealed through their TENAA certifications last month. Now, it has been found that both smartphones’ TENAA listings have been updated to include RAM and storage options.

The Redmi Note 11T’s TENAA listing now reveals that it will come in configurations such as 6 GB RAM = 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. Past reports have revealed that the device will be powered by the Dimensity 1300. As it is known, the Note 11T heading to China will be different from the same-named phone available in India and other markets.

The TENAA listing of Note 11T Pro may arrive in two editions, like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. It appears that the Note 11T Pro will be the first Redmi Note series smartphone to offer such a massive storage option. This model could be equipped with the Dimensity 8000 SoC.

Both devices are expected to house a 6.6-inch FHD+ display. The Pro model may carry support for up to a 144Hz refresh rate. Both models will run on the Android 12 OS with MIUI 13 on top. The vanilla model packs a 4,300mAh (rated capacity) battery, whereas the Pro model is equipped with a 4,890mAh (rated capacity) battery. These devices are expected to carry support for 67W and 120W fast charging, respectively.

Unfortunately, there is no information on the camera specifications of the Note 11T lineup. It appears that Redmi will confirm the Note 11T series launch date in the next few days in China.

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OPPO Reno 8 Pro 5G RAM and storage variants, color options tipped

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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OPPO is reportedly working on the Reno 8 series of smartphones for China and global markets, including India. Speculations are rife that the Reno 8 lineup will debut by the end of this month in China, whereas the other markets will receive it by June. Last week, popular tipster Mukul Sharma (aka stufflistings) revealed the configurations of the Reno 8. A new tweet by the tipster has revealed the configurations and color options of the Reno 8 Pro.

According to Sharma, the OPPO Reno 8 Pro will feature a 6.5-inch display that offers a Full HD+ resolution. While it may support up to a 120Hz refresh rate, the leak does not reveal anything about it. In all likelihood, it could be an AMOLED panel with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

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OPPO Reno7 Pro

Sharma further said that the Reno 8 Pro will be available in two variants, such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It will come in colors such as Glazed Black, Glazed Green, and Blue. The tipster had previously revealed that the Reno 8 will come in choices like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. He also claimed that the vanilla model would also arrive in a 12 GB RAM variant.

The Reno 8 Pro heading to China will be equipped with the Dimensity 8100 chipset and MariSilicon X NPU. Unfortunately, there is no information available on the other specs of the device. It is unclear whether the same Reno 8 Pro will land in India and other markets.

The OPPO Reno 8 headed to China will be equipped with a 6.5-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz screen and will run on the Android 12 OS with ColorOS UI on top. The device will be powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and a 4,500mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging. It will come with LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, a and a 50-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro/depth) triple camera system.

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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Flagship Phone is now available at Giztop for $899

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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra the latest flagship phone from ZTE is now available for a starting price of $899 only on Giztop.

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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra at $899 @Giztop

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra features a 6.8-inch AMOLED Seamless FHD+ display and supports 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 octa core processor, it comes with multiple memory options viz. 8GB / 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB / 512GB / 1TB internal storage. 

The phone comes with triple 64MP rear cameras and a 16MP selfie camera. It is fueled by a 5000mAh battery and supports 80W rapid charging and Quick Charge 4+. Other features include an in-display fingerprint sensor, dual-band 5G, and Android 12 OS-based MiFavor 12. 

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

Available in Black and Silver color variants, you can now buy ZTE Axon 40 Ultra for $899 only at Giztop. Please note that this price applies to the base variant only. 

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

TikTok owner ByteDance Live-streaming device with a flip camera appears

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Jed John Ikoba
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Duoyin, also known as ByteDance, the company that owns Tiktok is perhaps trying to milk the popularity of the video-sharing platform both in China and overseas, going by its upcoming product. The company is said to have got a live-streaming gadget equipped with a flippable camera in the works and a render of the gadget has appeared online.ByteDance Livestreaming device

The product is known as Lingjing Live Streaming All-in-One Machine and has a more professional outlook than a mobile phone. It is foreseeable that TikTok creators will adopt this device for creating professional-looking content, but it is not very affordable. The gadget is said to carry a steep 15,800 yuan (~$2346) price tag.

The render of the product spotted on MyDrivers shows it adopts a vertical screen design similar to a mobile phone, which matches the Douyin live broadcast interface. It has a flippable camera on top similar to the camera design of the iconic OPPO Find N series. The camera design allows for adjustment within a 180-degree axis as desired.

The device packs a large display screen but the size is not known at this time. There are three control knobs right under the screen. The knobs are for the microphone, background sound, and volume controls. There is also a base on the back of the screen, which also functions as a speaker. It is unclear whether there is a built-in battery.

We hope to get more details about the ByteDance Live-streaming device in the coming days.

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Motorola Edge X30 Champion Edition Release: 512GB UFS 3.1 Storage, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

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Leo Wong De Quan
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Lenovo and Motorola took the lead as the first smartphone manufacturer to include the Qualcomm highest-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in their flagship Moto Edge X30 smartphone back in December of 2021 in China. The device was then launched in the global markets as the Motorola Edge 30 Pro with much fanfare as well.

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However, 6 months after its launch, the Android flagship market in 2022 has gotten more competitive. Therefore, today Lenovo has revealed the Motorola Edge X30 Champion Edition (12GB+512GB) in the Chinese market starting from only 3299 RMB (490 USD), and on its first sale on May 11th at 10 am Beijing Time, the device will be available for early bird buyers for only 2999 RMB (445 USD).

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Moto Edge X30 Champion Edition

Lenovo says that the Moto Edge X30 Champion Edition will only be available in limited quantities as the device is a limited edition product from the product from the company. 

So what are the highlighting features of the Moto Edge X30 Champion Edition? The device is to be shipped with 512GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage over the 128GB and 256GB memory configurations of the standard edition of the Moto Edge X30. And at its low asking price, the Moto Edge X30 Champion Edition is the cheapest 512GB storage smartphone with Qualcomm’s highest-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the market right now.

Besides that, most of the specs of the Moto Edge X30 Champion Edition are just repeats of the standard edition. The Moto Edge X30 offers a flagship-grade 10-bit 144Hz 10-bit AMOLED display, that features DC-Dimming, HDR10+ support, fast 576Hz touch sampling rate, and 100% overage of DCI-P3 colour gamut.

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The photographic capabilities of the Moto Edge X30 are also potent as well as it features a 50MP+50MP+2MP triple camera setup. The device features a 50MP OmniVision OV50A40 main sensor, a 50MP ultra wide-angle FOV sensor, and a 2MP depth-of-field sensor for portraits.

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The device also features a set of powerful stereo speakers as the audio experience has been certified for Snapdragon Sound and Dolby Atmos support. The Moto Edge X30 has a large 5000 mAh battery and coupled with the company’s 68W charging, the device can charge from 0% to 50% within 13 mins.

The Motorola Edge X30 will be running the company’s MyUI 3.0 operating system out of the box based on Android 12. If you’re interested in picking up a standard Moto Edge X30 for yourself, the phone is now available for order at Giztop from only $499.

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iQOO Neo6 SE goes on sale in China with a starting price of 1,999 yuan ($297)

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Jeet
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A few days ago, Vivo-backed iQOO had launched its latest smartphone in the Neo6 lineup, dubbed iQOO Neo6 SE. The smartphone is now available for purchase in the company’s home market China.

The base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage is priced at 1,999 yuan (~$297), while the 8GB RAM And 256GB storage model costs 2,299 yuan (~$342). The 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model is priced at 2,499 yuan, which is about $372.

iQOO Neo6 SE

The iQOO Neo6 SE features a 6.62-inch Full HD+ E4 AMOLED display with 1300nits peak brightness and 120Hz refresh rate. It comes with support for 10-bit colors, HDR10+ and offers a mind-blowing 1200Hz touch sampling rate while gaming.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It has a liquid cooling system and comes with five layers of ultra-thin graphite for heat dissipation which covers an area of 36907 square millimeters on the phone.

In the camera department, the smartphone features a 64-megapixel primary camera sensor, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone runs the latest Android 12 operating system with the OriginOS Ocean custom user interface on top. It is powered by a 4,700mAh battery which comes with support for 80W fast charging.

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Smartphone shipments decline in India in Q1 2022 and for the third consecutive quarter: IDC

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Viraj Gawde
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Smartphone shipments in India declined in the first quarter of 2022. The decline is also for the third consecutive quarter in a row. The report comes from International Data Corporation’s (IDC) worldwide quarterly mobile phone tracker. The January – March period recorded 37 million smartphone shipments, which is a 5 percent drop year-on-year during the same period last year. 

IDC smartphone shipments Q1 2022 tracker

The third COVID wave, supply shortages, and rising inflation were the reasons for low shipment levels. Offline shipment channels also fell 13 percent YoY basis. Due to increased prices of new and existing devices, the average selling price (ASP) also rose to an all-time high of Rs 17,000 ($221) for the fourth consecutive quarter. 

As per the report, Xiaomi led the smartphone shipments with 8.5 million units and a 23.3 percent market share. Samsung came second with 7 million units, whereas Realme and Vivo bagged third and fourth spots with 6 and 5.5 million shipments, respectively. OPPO completed the top five list with 3.5 million shipments. Barring Realme, all four brands had a negative year-on-year change in shipments for Q1 2022. 

Only Realme managed to clock yearly growth in India during the period, with a 46.3 percent rise compared to Q1 2021. 

Xiaomi dominated the online channels with a 32 percent share. Samsung’s Galaxy S22 series witnessed a strong demand. The South Korean brand maintained its lead in the 5G segment with a 29 percent share, thanks to the Galaxy M32 and Galaxy A22. Realme stuck to the second position in the online space driven by affordable C-series smartphones. Meanwhile, Vivo led the offline channel with a 24 percent share. IDC expects the brand’s online shipments to improve with new T-series smartphones and devices under the iQOO brand. 

As per the IDC report, shipments in the sub-$200 (~Rs 15,000) price bracket dropped by 16 percent however, the mid-range segment between $200-$300 (~Rs 15,000-Rs 23,000) grew by 18 percent. The premium mid-range segment from $300-$500 (~Rs 23,000-Rs 38,000) registered a growth of 75 percent YoY basis. The premium segment above $500 (~Rs 38,000) accounted for a 5 percent market share, with 60 percent of shipments coming from Cupertino-based giant Apple.

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Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G likely to come with this Dimensity 9-series chip

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Realme has started teasing the arrival of the Narzo 50 5G series of smartphones in India. Its landing page is now live on Amazon India and Realme India’s website. It appears that the Narzo 50 5G lineup, which reportedly includes the Narzo 50 5G and Narzo 50 Pro 5G, will launch this month in the country. A recent report by 91mobiles revealed key details of the vanilla model. It also released renders of the device to reveal its design. Now, a new discovery has shown what kind of chipset the Narzo 50 Pro 5G has and how much RAM it has.

Reports have claimed that the Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G’s model number is RMX3396. The same model number has been found in the list of AR-Core devices available on Github. The listing reveals that it is powered by the Dimensity 920 chipset and has 6 GB of RAM. Unfortunately, there is no other information on the specs of the device.

Coming to the Narzo 50 5G, its leaked render (shown below) has revealed what to expect from its rear design. The upper part of the phone’s back has a matte finish, and the remaining portion has diagonal lines. The top-left corner of the rear shell features a camera module, which houses a dual-camera unit.

Realme Narzo 50 5G
Realme Narzo 50 5G renders by 91mobiles

Rumors have it that the Narzo 5G may feature a 6.58-inch FHD+ display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate. It could be powered by the Dimensity 810 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. The handset may offer 128 GB of built-in storage and run on the Realme UI 3.0 based Android 12 OS.

The Narzo 50 5G could be equipped with a 13-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It may house a 4,800mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

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OPPO Reno 8 design tipped again, may look like OnePlus 10 Pro

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Several reports have revealed that the OPPO Reno 8 will be announced this month in May. Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed the names of the chipsets that will be powering the three Reno 8 series smartphones. He also talked about important details about the design language of the Reno 8 line.

OPPO Reno 8 SE, Reno 8, and Reno 8 Pro

It appears that the Reno 8 lineup will have three models: the Reno 8 SE, Reno 8, and Reno 8 Pro. One of the recent Weibo posts by DCS revealed that these phones could be powered by the Dimensity 1300, the upcoming Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, and Dimensity 8100, respectively.

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Alleged render of the OPPO Reno 8

The Reno 8 Pro’s Dimensity 8100 chip will be coupled with the MariSilicon X NPU. However, the other specs of the Pro model are under wraps. Speculations are rife that the Reno 8 will be arriving with a 6.5-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, Android 12 OS with ColorOS UI, and a 4,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. It will feature a 50-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro/depth) triple camera unit.  There is no information on the specs of the Reno 8 SE.

OPPO Reno 8 series design

According to the tipster, the display of the Reno 8 series will have a top-left / center single punch-hole design. This indicates that the Pro model may feature a centrally aligned punch-hole. The rear side of the Reno 8 lineup will sport a design similar to the OnePlus 10 Pro. Shown above is a Reno 8 render that the tipster shared last month.

The Reno 8 series is expected to be released in global markets in June. The lineup is likely to include the Reno 8 Lite, Reno 8, and Reno 8 Pro. The Lite model appears to be a rebranded version of the OPPO F21 Pro 5G / Reno 7 Lite 5G / Reno7 Z 5G / OnePlus N20 5G. It remains to be seen whether the Reno 8 and Reno 8 Pro that will be released in China are the same ones that will be released in other markets.

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Apple iPhone 15 models to reportedly get rid of notch for pill-and-hole cutout

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Apple is gearing up to launch the upcoming iPhone 14 series smartphones in which the Pro models will come with a revamped design that will see the company adopting the pill-and-hole cutout for the front-facing camera.

Now, a new report coming from analyst Ross Young claims that Apple will fully adopt the new pill-and-hole cutout design for the front panel of next year’s Apple iPhone 15 series.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

If the report is to be believed, then unlike this year’s iPhone 14 lineup, the new design won’t be limited to Pro models, but all the models in the iPhone 15 series will have pill-and-hole cutout instead of a notch. The non-Pro iPhone 14 models launching this year will continue to have a notch on top of the screen.

In the new design of the phone’s front panel, the pill-shaped cutout is for the Face ID sensors, while the hole is for housing the front-facing camera.

Eventually, the Cupertino-based technology giant will move the Face ID sensors and the front-facing camera lens under the display. As per the report, if everything goes according to the company’s plan, then the move to shift components under the screen could start happening with iPhone 16 models coming in 2024.

The Apple iPhone 14 series, which will have four models, will be the first in the lineup to have significantly different specifications and features for the non-Pro and Pro versions.

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Realme GT Neo 3T Geekbench listing confirms chipset, RAM before launch

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Yesterday, the upcoming Realme GT Neo 3T was spotted in the database of  Thailand’s NBTC certification. It revealed that the upcoming Realme phone with model number RMX3371 will be debuting on the market with the Realme GT Neo3T moniker. It appears that the company could be internally testing the performance of the smartphone as it has appeared in the database of the Geekbench benchmarking site (via. MySmartPrice). The listing has revealed the chipset and RAM capacity of the device.

As can be seen in the screenshot below, the Realme RMX3371 will come preloaded with Android 12 OS, which will be overlaid with Realme UI 3.0. It will be powered by Qualcomm’s chipset that has the “Kona” codename. The CPU configuration and GPU information (through source code) of the chipset reveal that the smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset.

Realme GT Neo 3T Geekbench

In the single-core test, the Realme GT Neo 3T scored 1003 points, and it recorded a score of 2607 points in the multi-core test. The smartphone will be arriving as a successor to last year’s Realme GT Neo2T, which was powered by the Dimensity 1200 chipset.

Realme GT Neo 3T specifications (rumored)

The Realme GT Neo 3T is expected to house a 6.5-inch display, which appears to be an AMOLED panel with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It will feature a 16-megapixel camera for snapping selfies.

The rear camera island will feature a 64-megapixel primary camera. The Snapdragon 870-powered phone could have up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Hopefully, the rumor mill will spill more information on its specs in the coming days.

Apart from Thailand, the Realme GT Neo3T is also expected to be released in other markets like Indonesia and India.

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Samsung may utilize a self-developed 200MP camera on the Galaxy S23 

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Samsung‘s next flagship – the Galaxy S23 series is still several months away from its launch but it could come with a very powerful camera. There are indications that Samsung Electronics is developing a monster 200MP smartphone camera unlike any before it. The new camera is being hyped as the highest-grade smartphone camera ever produced. The new camera which is under development could debut with the Galaxy S23.

The relevant production arms of Samsung Electronics are reported to be at the final stages of the development of the 200MP camera. The mobile arm of the tech giant and Samsung Electro-Mechanics are also developing other components in the smartphone camera module. The partnership between Samsung Electronics and Samsung Electro-Mechanics has been very productive.

Samsung’s dual parts manufacturing plan strategy will see Samsung Electro-Mechanics manufacturing 70% while 30% will come from Samsung Electronics. There are indications that Samsung already shared with its major partners, the key aspects of the new 200MP smartphone camera. In 2021, the 200MP image sensor was announced as the first of its kind in the world. The new 200MP image sensor has been touted to be the main camera of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. There is no definitive information on the new sensor berthing on the Galaxy S23.

The new 200MP sensor is almost twice that of the Galaxy S22 Ultra at 108MP. The Galaxy S20 and S21 lineup also had 108MP cameras. The new 200MP camera will also bring about several modifications to the S23 from its predecessor. There will be improvements in performance, memory, lens, and other critical components. These improvements could help the Galaxy S23 square off with the Apple iPhone 14. The finer optics of the 200MP Samsung camera and whether it could be sold to other OEMs remains unclear.

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Redmi K50 vs Realme GT Neo3 vs OnePlus 10R: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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2022 is a great year for flagship killers. MediaTek released several new high-end chipsets thanks to which we will see a lot of affordable high-end devices on the shelves. Xiaomi, Realme, and OnePlus are among the main smartphone manufacturers which released new flagship killers. Xiaomi came up with the Redmi K50 series including the vanilla Redmi K50, Realme recently announced the Realme GT Neo3, and OnePlus launched the OnePlus 10R which is the global version of the OnePlus Ace. This is a comparison between the specifications of the Redmi K50, the Realme GT Neo3, and the OnePlus 10R.

Xiaomi Redmi K50 vs Realme GT Neo3 vs OnePlus 10R

Xiaomi Redmi K50 Realme GT Neo3 OnePlus Ace
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 163.1 x 76.2 x 8.5 mm,
201 g		 163.3 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm,
188 g		 163.3 x 75.5 x 8.2 mm,
186 g
DISPLAY 6.67 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels (Quad HD+), OLED 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR Mediatek Dimensity 8100, octa-core 2.85 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 8100, octa-core 2.85 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 8100 Max, octa-core 2.85 GHz
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE Android 12, MIUI Android 12, Realme UI Android 12, ColorOS
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP
20 MP front camera		 Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera		 Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY 5500 mAh, fast charging 67W 4500 mAh, fast charging 150W or 5000 mAh, fast charging 80W 4500 mAh, Fast Charging 150W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES 5G, dual SIM slot 5G, dual SIM slot 5G, dual SIM slot

Design

The Redmi K50 is the handset of the trio with the best build quality. It is the only one equipped with a glass back and a front glass protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, and it is even the only one to sport the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant. The OnePlus 10R is the one with the most original design, while the Realme GT Neo3 is the most sportive and gaming-centric one in terms of aesthetics, but the OnePlus and Realme flagship killers are made of plastic and do not provide the users with any certification against dust and water.

 

Display

The Redmi K50 features the most impressive display, at least on the paper. It has a higher Quad HD+ resolution with 1440 x 3200 pixels, it comes with the Dolby Vision support, and it is able to provide a higher level of detail. The Redmi K50 has an OLED panel with a 6.67-inch diagonal, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The OnePlus 10R and the Realme GT Neo3 come with the same display sporting a lower Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and no Dolby Vision, but they are able to show up to one billion colors. Further, note that the OnePlus and Realme handsets, come with an in-display fingerprint reader, while the Xiaomi one has a side-mounted biometric sensor, placed on the power key.

 

Specs & Software

The hardware departments of these two devices are the same: they are powered by the Dimensity 8100 mobile platform by Mediatek, built at 5 nm and running at a max frequency of 2.85 GHz. The chipset is paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. They run Android 12 out of the box but are customized by different user interfaces: the Redmi K50 comes with MIUI 13, the OnePlus 10R has OxygenOS 12, and the Realme GT Neo3 has Realme UI 3.0.

 

Camera

The camera setups of the Realme GT Neo3 and the OnePlus 10R are exactly the same and they are superior if compared to the one found on the Redmi K50. They sport a 50 MP main camera (a Sony IMX766 sensor with OIS), an 8 MP ultrawide lens, a 2 MP macro camera, and a 16 MP selfie snapper. With the Redmi K50, you get a 48 MP main camera with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, a 2 MP macro lens, and a 20 MP selfie shooter.

 

Battery

The Redmi K50 provides a longer battery life thanks to a bigger 5500 mAh battery, while Realme GT Neo3 and OnePlus 10R feature faster charging with a power of up to 150W.

 

Price

Redmi K50 is expected to hit India with a €350/$369 price tag, Realme GT Neo3 begins at $478/€454, and the OnePlus 10R costs €480/$505 in its base variant. While the OnePlus 10R and the Realme GT Neo3 feature better cameras and faster charging, the Redmi K50 has a bigger battery: which one would you pick?

 

Xiaomi Redmi K50 vs Realme GT Neo3 vs OnePlus 10R: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K50

PRO

  • Bigger battery
  • Higher display resolution
  • IP53 certification
  • Bluetooth 5.3

CONS

  • Inferior cameras

 

Realme GT Neo3

PRO

  • Up to 150W fast charging
  • Great rear camera
  • Sportive design
  • In-display fingerprint reader

CONS

  • Plastic body

 

OnePlus 10R

PRO

  • Original design
  • 150W fast charging
  • In-display fingerprint reader
  • Great rear camera
  • ColorOS 12.1

CONS

  • Plastic body

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