ZTE Axon 40 series roundup: launch date, specifications, design & more

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May 6, 2022

The ZTE Axon 40 series launch event will be held at 2 PM (local time) on May 9 in China. The lineup will include as many as three models, such as the Axon 40, Axon 40 Pro, and Axon 40 Ultra. As many as four Axon 40 series of smartphones with model numbers A2023, A2023H, A2023BH, and A2023P are listed with specifications in the database of the TENAA certification platform. Among these, the A2023H model will be an enterprise edition phone. Here is all the information on the specifications of the Axon 40 lineup.

Design and Display

The Axon 40 Ultra (A2023P) is the major highlight of the lineup. The OLED panel of the phone has extremely curved edges. It offers a truly full-screen experience since it is equipped with an under-display camera. The leaked shots of the Axon 40 Pro revealed that it would be equipped with a centrally positioned punch-hole. The standard Axon 40 is also expected to sport the same front design.

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra render — ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Axon 40 Ultra has a 6.81-inch OLED FHD+ 120Hz display. The Axon 40 Pro (A2023)’s display size is not known. The Axon 40 (A2023BH) houses a 6.67-inch OLED panel that offers an FHD+ resolution. The Pro model seems to feature the same screen.

Cameras

ZTE Axon 40 Pro leaked shot — ZTE Axon 40 Pro

The Axon 40 Ultra has a 16-megapixel under-display camera with 2.24μm pixel fusion technology. With a pixel density of 401ppi throughout the display, the front camera is almost invisible. Its back panel has 64-megapixel triple cameras. The setup reportedly includes a 64-megapixel Sony IMX787 main camera with OIS support, a 64-megapixel Sony IMX787 ultrawide lens, and a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B telephoto camera. It will also have support for 8K video recording.

The Axon 40 Pro reportedly features a 16-megapixel selfie camera and an OIS-assisted 108-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera unit. The Axon 40 seems to house a 44-megapixel front camera, and a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple rear cameras.

Hardware and Software

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset will power the Axon 40 Ultra. It is unclear which processor will power the Axon 40 Pro and Axon 40 smartphones. The entire series is expected to arrive with up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage. All three models are likely to house a battery of around 4,000mAh capacity. These devices may support around 65W of fast charging.

The Axon 40 lineup will come preinstalled with Android 12 OS, which will be overlaid with MiFavor UI. The series is expected to come equipped with other features such as an in-screen fingerprint scanner, an x-axis linear motor, stereo speakers, and an IR blaster.

Pricing and Availability

There is no information on the pricing of the Axon 40 lineup. The three models are likely to be priced between 2,000 Yuan to 6,000 Yuan in China. Like its predecessor models, the Axon 40 lineup is likely to remain exclusive to the Chinese market.

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Huawei patents unique smartphone with a rollable display

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Sean

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May 6, 2022

Huawei has just been granted a new patent for what appears to be a unique futuristic smartphone. The device in the documents appears to have a flexible rolling display panel technology.

The patent was filed with the Chinese State Intellectual Property Office and was titled “flexible screen support mechanism and rollable electronic equipment.” The documents carried the patent number CN114439843A (Via ITHome). Looking at this document, the patent describes an electronic device that has a flexible display technology that is supported by a unique that is housed under the screen. The patent description further added that it will have “simple structure, small storage space, and can be applied to portable devices.”

Notably, the structure observed in the patent sketches that supports the device’s display also includes a rotating component as well. It has a rotating shaft mechanism that is covered by a protective case on either side. Although, it is unclear if the rotating process itself is automated or manual. Meanwhile, the support mechanism has various brace like structures that enable the foldable screen.

As of right now, it is unclear if this patented device is actually a smartphone. It is quite likely that the product is a portable display of sorts that is meant to be carried around with a low powered chipset for basic UI functions that is paired with a small storage as well. Keep in mind that this is still just a patent and we have no way of confirming whether the Chinese tech giant is actually working on a such a product or is simply covering all bases.

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Oppo Reno 8 surfaces on Geekbench with Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC, Hints at an imminent launch

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May 6, 2022

Oppo Reno 8 launch could be around the corner as the smartphone has now been spotted on Geekbench. The listing reveals some of the possible specifications of the handset. The purported Oppo Reno 8 is listed with an octa-core processor, coupled with 8GB of RAM. The handset will be the latest addition to the Reno 8 series. The company is speculated to launch 2 new phones in the 8 series – Reno 8 Pro and the Reno 8 Lite.

OPPO Reno 8 listed on Geekbench

As reported by MySmartPrice, the Oppo Reno 8 has surfaced on Geekbench with model number PGAM10. The smartphone has scored 712 points in single-core testing and 2385 points in multi-core testing. The listing suggests that the upcoming phone could be powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM. There could be other storage options.

According to the listing, the phone is powered by a chipset codenamed “Taro”. The octa-core processor includes four high-performance cores as well as four efficiency cores. Taro could be the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Soc, which is expected to arrive with the Reno 8 series. The listing suggests that the processor has a maximum clock speed of 2.36GHz

Furthermore, the handset is expected to run on Android 12. It should be noted that Oppo hasn’t made any announcement about the Oppo Reno 8 launch yet.

OPPO reno 8 specifications (Expected)

The OPPO Reno 8 is expected to come with a 6.55-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is said to be fueled by a 4,500mAh battery and could carry 80W fast charging support. The phone will have LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

If we talk about the cameras, the OPPO Reno 8 is likely to feature a triple camera setup on the back, with a 50MP primary Sony IMX766 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. On the front, it is expected to carry a 32MP camera for video chats and selfies. Moreover, the phone could have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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Vivo Y75 4G Indian launch date, specs & design leaked

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May 6, 2022

Earlier this year, Vivo launched the Y75 5G mid-range smartphone in India. The device features the Dimensity 700 SoC, 5,000mAh battery, and a 50MP primary camera.

Now, a 91mobiles report has revealed the existence of the Vivo Y75 4G variant along with its design and specs.

Going by the leaked image, the upcoming smartphone has a flat display with a dew-drop notch and noticeable bezels. The right side holds the power button and volume rocker, while the back panel of the device remains under wraps.

Vivo Y75 4G specifications

According to the report, the smartphone has a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. Although the screen is a bit smaller than the 6.58-inch IPS LCD panel on the Vivo Y75 5G, it is overall an upgrade due to the 4G variant using an AMOLED panel.

Under the hood, the smartphone features a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The RAM can also be extended up to 4GB using the Virtual RAM feature. It is unclear if the device offers a microSD card slot like the 5G counterpart.

For optics, the smartphone brings a 50MP primary sensor paired with an 8MP secondary camera and another auxiliary camera with 2MP resolution. On the front, the device is rumored to house a 44-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls.

The device is revealed to measure just 7.36mm thick and weigh 172 grams. A major downgrade from the 5G variant is the battery capacity on the Vivo Y75 4G. It packs a battery unit of 4,020mAh capacity with 44W fast charging support which is significantly smaller than the 5000mAh capacity on the 5G device.

Vivo Y75 4G pricing & availability

The pricing of the device is still under wraps, however, the report states that it will likely debut in India on May 22. So stay tuned for more.

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Oukitel WP20 Rugged Smartphone: Launch Date, Specs and Price Revealed

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Daily Deals

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May 6, 2022

Oukitel is all set to launch its latest rugged smartphone the Oukitel WP20. The brand known for its rugged smartphones is now focusing on style and portability without compromising on the form factor. And to the end, they have designed Oukitel WP20 to be a lightweight and stylish rugged phone that will be available in three distinct colors viz. Green, Orange, and Grey.

The Oukitel WP20 phone comes with IP68/69K and the latest MIL-STD-810H military certifications. This means the phone is water-resistant, dustproof, shockproof, and perfect for the extreme and harsh outdoors. However this tough as nail smartphone weighs just 297g making it highly portable and easy to carry around in your pocket.

Oukitel WP20 features a 5.93” HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Powered by the MediaTek Helio A22 chipset, it comes with 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage expandable up to 128GB.

The Oukitel WP20 phone will run on the latest Android 12 OS out of the box and offer better customization and greater security and privacy. It features a dual rear camera set up with a 20MP main camera and a photosensitive auxiliary sensor. For your selfies, you have a 5MP sensor in the front.

The highlight feature of Oukitel phones lies in their massive batteries and WP20 also inherits this legacy with a 6300mAh battery that can easily last you for up to 2 days on a single charge. Moreover, with the reverse charge function, you can use the smartphone as a mini power bank as and when required.

Oukitel WP20 Rugged Smartphone will officially launch on 27 May 2022 on AliExpress for around $189.99 only. However, you can pre-order the phone for a heavily discounted price of $89.99 only at AliExpress. Please note that this World premiere discount sale will start on 23 May 2022 and end on 27 May 2022.

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Vivo Y15C to launch with Helio P35 & 5000mAh battery, in 2 color variants: Report

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Sean

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May 6, 2022

Vivo is apparently gearing up to launch a new smartphone under its Y series. A new leak has revealed that the company is planning on releasing a new device that is dubbed the Vivo Y15C in India soon.

The news arrives from sources close to the matter (Via MySmartPrice) who revealed key specifications of the smartphone and even its color options as well. For those unaware, we had reported on the Y15C model being spotted on GeekBench back in March 2022. This listing had revealed that the handset is equipped with a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, which was also confirmed in the latest leak.

The sources stated that the Y15C will arrive in two color options, which includes Mystic Blue and Wave Green. Furthermore, the report also adds that the handset will come with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Notably, this can apparently be further expanded by up to 1TB through a microSD card slot. Under the hood,a large 5,000mAh battery pack powers the device. Other features include Multi Turbo 3.0 for performance boost and a side mounted fingerprint scanner.

On the front, the device will sport a 6.51 inch IPS LCD panel that has a HD+ resolution with standard 60Hz refresh rate. The Vivo Y15C will run on Android 12 based FuntouchOS 12 out of the box, along with a 13 megapixel dual camera setup on the rear and an 8 megapixel selfie shooter on the front. It will weigh around 179 grams and measure just 8.28mm in thickness.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite New Variant spotted on FCC, with S Pen & 15W charging

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Sean

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May 6, 2022

While Samsung had launched the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite two years ago, we had recently reported on the company working on newer models under the same series. Now, another new certification listing has confirmed some of its features. So let’s have a look.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite — Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

For those unaware, we had reported on the new version of Galaxy Tab S6 Lite being spotted on various certification websites earlier this week. Now, the same tablet may have just been spotted on FCC database. Previously, two different models were spotted on Bluetooth SIG and one of these have been listed on FCC. This variant carries the model number SM-P613, and the listing confirms that it features support for dual band Wi-Fi.

Another aspect confirmed by the FCC certification website is the support for S Pen. The South Korean tech giant’s upcoming tablet will apparently also come with a 15W charging rate. Unfortunately, this was all the information that was found on the website. Although, we do have some previous reports that hints at some of its possible specifications. As per our initial report, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite will be powered by a 5G enabled Qualcomm processor.

The model number of this chip revealed that it is the Snapdragon 720G that is paired with an Adreno 618 GPU. Furthermore, the tablet is also expected to run on Android 12 out of the box and feature 4GB of RAM. As of right now, the support pages for the tablets are live in France, so we can expect an official announcement to follow soon after.

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Infinix Smart 6 first sales starts in India today, Here’s Price, Specs, & Offers

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Sean

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May 6, 2022

Infinix has launched its latest smartphone offering in the Indian market. The new device in question is the Smart 6, which is a new entry level budget handset that come’s with the industry’s first antibacterial back panel design. So let’s have a look at its price, specs, and some special offers.

The new smartphone sports a large 6.82 inch display that has a HD+ resolution and LCD panel that has a maximum brightness of 500 nits, 1500:1 contrast ratio and a waterdrop notch on the front. Under the hood, the Infinix Smart 6 is equipped with the MediaTek Helio A22 SoC, which is paired with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. While 2GB of memory seems quite low, the company is also offering virtual RAM extension feature as well.

The device is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports standard 10W charging support. For photography, the smartphone features a dual camera setup, with an 8 megapixel primary shooter and a depth sensor on the rear. On the front, the smartphone houses a 5 megapixel selfie camera. Other features include, MicroSD card slot for additional storage, a side mounted fingerprint scanner, and runs Android 11 Go Edition out of the box.

The Smart 6 is available in multiple color options in India, including Heart Of Ocean, Polar Black, and Starry Purple. It is priced at 7,499 INR (roughly 98 US Dollars) and is currently listed on Flipkart for purchase. There are also some special offers, which includes:

10% off on SBI Credit Card, up to Rs 750.
10% off on SBI Credit Card EMI transactions, up to Rs 1000.
5% Cashback on Flipkart Axis Bank Card.
Free 6 Months Gaana Plus.
Get Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) at Rs 4999
Get Google Nest Mini at Rs 1499

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Get Lenovo Legion Y90 Gaming Phone at Heavily Discounted Price of $649 (Retail Price $799)

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Daily Deals

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May 6, 2022

Giztop is giving a $50 coupon for the Lenovo Legion Y90 gaming phone. The smartphone which was already available at a discounted price of $699 can be now availed at a further discounted price of $649 by using the coupon code: Y90D50. Please note that the coupon expires on 31 May 2022.

WHERE TO BUY

Lenovo Legion Y90 Gaming Phone at $649 (after discount)@Giztop

Lenovo Legion Y90 features a 6.92” Samsung E4 AMOLED display with HDR10+ support and a 144Hz refresh rate. The smartphone comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, Adreno 730 GPU and multiple memory variants viz: 12GB/ 16GB/ 18GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB/ 640GB USF 3.1 storage. Designed for pro gamers and experts the smartphone features a double engine air cooling technology that gives you a better intake of air for improved cooling and ensures the performance of the device is at optimum level. Moreover, with Hyper Audio, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, and a dedicated games mode, the smartphone enhances your in-game audio experience.

Though marketed as a gaming smartphone, Lenovo has not compromised on the camera aspect in Legion Y90. The phone comes with a rear dual camera set up with a 64MP main sensor and a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens. For your selfies, you have a 16MP sensor in the front. Fueled by a massive 5600mAh battery it supports 68W fast charging and runs on ZUI 13 OS which is based on Android 12.

Lenovo Legion Y90 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $649 only on Giztop. Please note that this is a limited-time offer. So place your orders before the deal expires.

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

Motorola Edge 30 launch date for India leaked, will be India’s first Snapdragon 778G+ phone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 6, 2022

Last month, Motorola announced the Motorola Edge 30 smartphone in Europe. New information reveals that the Lenovo-owned company will announce the smartphone in the second week of this month (May) in India. The specs of the smartphone are not secret since it has already been launched in Europe.

According to Mukul Sharma (aka Stufflistings), Motorola will be announcing the Motorola Edge 30 on May 12 in India. The tipster claimed that it would be the thinnest and lightest 5G phone in its segment. He added that it will be arriving as India’s first Snapdragon 778G Plus chipset powered smartphone.

Motorola Edge 30 specifications

The Motorola Edge 30 has a 6.5-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution. The screen also supports a 144Hz refresh rate, 10-bit colors, and HDR10+. It has a 32-megapixel camera for capturing selfies. The back panel of the phone has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera, a 2-megapixel depth assist lens, and a dual-LED flash unit.

The Snapdragon 778G Plus chipset is present under the hood of the Edge 30. It comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB / 256GB of storage. It runs on the Android 12 OS and MIUI 13.

The handset houses a 4,020mAh battery that supports 33W charging. It has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. Lastly, it features a water-repellent chassis. There is no word on the pricing of the device for the Indian market. In Europe, it carries a price tag of 449 euros (Rs 36,120).

In related news, Motorola has confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on May 10 in China. It is unclear what the brand is going to announce on the said date. Hopefully, newer reports will spill more information on it.

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Get OPPO Reno 7 PRO 5G Phone at a Discounted Price of $549 (Retail Price $699)

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Daily Deals

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May 6, 2022

OPPO Reno 7 Pro 5G phone is now available with up to a $200 discount on Giztop. Under this limited -time offer you can get $150 OFF on the 8GB + 256GB base variant and $200 OFF on the 12GB + 256GB variant. Thus the 8GB + 256GB variant which generally retails for $699 is now available at a discounted price of $549 and the 12GB + 256GB variant which retails for $799 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $599 only at Giztop.

WHERE TO BUY

OPPO Reno 7 Pro 5G at $549 (after discount)@Giztop

Oppo Reno 7 Pro features a 6.55” AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 1080 X 2400 p Full HD+ resolution, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Powered by an MTK Dimensity 1200 Max 5G chipset, the smartphone comes with 8GB / 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

Packed with a triple rear camera setup it features a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary cameras. For your selfies, you can use the 32MP front camera. Oppo Reno 7 Pro is fueled by a 4500mAh battery and supports 65W fast charging. It runs on Android 11-based Color OS 12 and comes with a 6th gen in-screen fingerprint reader. Other interesting features include the advanced VC liquid cooling technology, X-Axis linear motor, and dual stereo speakers.

You can now buy Oppo Reno 7 Pro for a starting price of $549 only at Giztop. Please note that this is a Chinese edition phone but supports multiple languages and OTA updates and comes with pre-installed google mobile services and google play store.

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

Get up to $200 OFF on the VIVO X Note 5G Premium Smartphone

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Daily Deals

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May 6, 2022

Giztop is giving up to $200 OFF on the latest flagship from VIVO, the VIVO X Note 5G smartphone. The premium phone which generally retails for $1169 is now available at a discounted price of $999 only at Giztop. Please note that this price is applicable on the blue color, base variant only. However, you can find discounts up to $200 on all colors and variants.

VIVO X Note features a 7-inch 2K QHD+ LTPO 3.0 E5 AMOLED display and supports a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor with Adreno 730 GPU and comes in multiple memory variants viz. 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB / 512GB UFS3.1 internal storage.

The phone comes with a quad-camera set up in the rear with a 50MP main camera and a 48MP + 12MP + 8MP secondary sensor. For your selfies, you have a 16MP sensor in the front. It features Zeiss optics and Zeiss T* lens coating and runs on Android 12 OS-based Origin OS Ocean.

VIVO X Note is fueled by a massive 5000mAh battery and supports 80W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. Available in Black, Blue, and Grey color variants, you can now buy the discounted VIVO X Note 5G at a starting price of $999 only.

VIVO X Note (Discounted Price List)

Variant	Retail Price	Discounted Price
Blue 8GB + 256GB	$1169	$999
Grey 8GB + 256GB	$1169	$1069
Black 8GB + 256GB	$1169	$1029
Blue 12GB + 256GB	$1269	$1149
Grey and Black 12GB + 256GB	$1269	$1169
Blue, Black and Grey 12GB + 512GB	$1399	$1199

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

Google Pixel 7 Pro phone case renders leak hints at the smartphone’s design

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Jeet

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May 6, 2022

Google is expected to launch its next-generation Pixel series flagship smartphones in the form of Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro in the coming months. Ahead of the official launch, details about the upcoming smartphones have surfaced online.

Now, the phone case of the Google Pixel 7 Pro has been leaked online by TechGoing, which is pretty much in line with the previous CAD renders of the smartphone.

In terms of design, the Pixel 7 Pro is expected to be almost similar to last year’s Pixel 6 Pro, with a horizontal bar at the phone’s back for housing the camera sensors along with an LED flash. The same design is being showcased through the newly leaked phone case of the upcoming flagship smartphone from Google.

The phone case also reveals that the right side of the device will have a power button and the volume rocker keys. The bottom side of the Pixel 7 Pro appears to have a cutout for a pair of speakers and a USB Type-C port.

If the rumors are to be believed, then the Google Pixel 7 Pro smartphone could feature a 6.7-inch or 6.8-inch curved OLED display with an LTPO panel and have a QHD+ screen resolution (1440p) with support for a 120Hz refresh rate.

Despite the current-generation models facing issues, it is also expected to continue offering an under-display fingerprint sensor. It is expected to be powered by the second-generation Google Tensor chipset and offer up to 512GB of internal storage.

Some reports have revealed that the Google Pixel 7 series is expected to come in Stormy Black, Kinda Coral, Sorta SeaFoam, and Cloudy White shades. While the launch timeline isn’t revealed, we expect the Pixel 7 series to go official sometime around October.

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Huawei MatePad SE tablet goes on sale in China with a starting price of 1,499 yuan ($215)

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Jeet

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May 6, 2022

A couple of days ago, along with the Mate Xs 2 foldable smartphone, Huawei also unveiled the MatePad SE tablet in its home market China as a more affordable version in the company’s lineup of MatePad-series tablets.

Today, the newly launched Huawei MatePad SE is officially available for purchase in the Chinese market. The Wi-Fi version with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage is priced at 1,499 yuan, which is around $225.

There’s also another version of the tablet with the same memory configuration of 4GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage but has cellular connectivity support, which is priced at 1,699 yuan which is about $255.

The Huawei MatePad SE features a 10.1-inch Full HD+ IPS display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels IPS display and offers a screen-to-body ratio of 80 percent. Under the hood, the device is powered by the company’s own Kirin 710 processor.

The octa-core processor has four Cortex-A73 cores at 2.0GHz, four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7GHz, and Mali G51 GPU. It packs 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

It comes with dual-channel speakers along with support for Histen 7.0 Sound. In the camera department, there’s a 5-megapixel camera sensor on the back panel and a 2-megapixel snapper on the front for taking selfies and video calling.

In the software department, the Huawei MatePad SE is running the company’s own HarmonyOS 2, which offers support for features like smart multi-window and functions such as vision, hyper terminal, and smooth call, among others. Both models of the tablet come powered by a 5,100mAh battery.

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Hi Nova 9z now available for purchase in China; price starts at 1,799 yuan ($270)

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Jeet

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May 6, 2022

China Post has a lineup of smartphones under its Hi Nova brand, and as the naming scheme indicates, the devices in the lineup are rebranded versions of the Huawei smartphones. The company recently expanded its portfolio of devices with the launch of the Hi Nova 9z smartphone.

Now, the Hi Nova 9z is available for purchase in the Chinese market. The 8GB RAM with 128GB storage model is priced at 1,799 yuan (~$270), while the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model costs 1,999 yuan, which is about $299.

The smartphone features a 6.67-inch punch-hole display with a Full HD+ screen resolution of 2376 x 1080 pixels. It offers up to 120Hz high refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate, along with an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 94.7 percent.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SoC, coupled with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, the phone has a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, the phone has a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling and also comes with an AI beauty 5.1 feature.

The device is powered by a 4,300mAh battery which has support for 66W fast charging. It is claimed by the company that the phone can go up to 60 percent in just 17 minutes of charging, while the full charge takes around 40 minutes.

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Razer launches Imperial Stormtrooper-themed limited Xbox controller

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 6, 2022

May 4th is unofficially marked as Star Wars Day and gaming accessories manufacturer Razer seized the opportunity to release its latest Star Wars-themed product – a limited-edition Imperial Stormtrooper-themed Xbox controller.

The new Xbox controller is designed like an Imperial Stormtrooper helmet with the same color shade as the popular Star Wars character. The left-hand joystick and A/B/X/Y buttons form the eyes of the stormtrooper while the handle imitates the air intake grille. The full Imperial Stormtrooper helmet logo is printed on the front of the charging base, with “Imperial Stormtroopers” written around it. It also comes with a fast-charging dock.

At present, the release date of the Xbox controller is unclear. Going by the price of similar products, it may retail for around $199.99 USD.

In 1977, director George Lucas brought the “Star Wars” franchise to the screen for the first time. This film perfectly integrates many traditional elements such as space wars, father-son feuds, heroes saving beauty, samurai duels, etc., coupled with the packaging of high-tech light and shadow, and finally achieved a legend in the history of film.

The date of May 4 is popular among “Star Wars” fans around the world and it originated from the pun “May the Fourth be with you”, a variant of the popular Star Wars catchphrase “May the Force be with you”.

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Tecno POVA 3 specifications leaked; reveals 7,000mAh battery, 50MP triple cameras, and more

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 6, 2022

Tecno is reportedly working on the POVA 3 smartphone. Last month, tipster Paras Guglani spotted a Tecno phone with an LF7 model number in the database of the Bureau of India Standards (BIS). According to the tipster, this device will be arriving on the market with the Tecno POVA 3 moniker. His recent tweet has leaked the key specifications of the device.

Tecno POVA 3 specifications (rumored)

The POVA 3 is likely to house a humongous 6.9-inch display with a centrally positioned punch-hole. It will offer a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, a 20.5:9 aspect ratio, and a 90Hz refresh rate.

The Helio G88 chipset is expected to fuel the POVA 3. To recall, the predecessor model was powered by the Helio G85 SoC. The handset may arrive in two variants, such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.

The POVA 3 may feature an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with a dual-LED flash. Its back panel could be equipped with a 50-megapixel triple camera unit and a quad-LED flash unit. It may house a 7,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. It measures 173.1 x 78.4 x 9.4mm.

According to the source, the POVA 3 will only be available in India in a 6GB+128GB configuration. It is likely to arrive in three colors, such as Ecological Black, Silver Sea, and Blue Sea.

The POVA 3 will succeed the Tecno POVA 2, which debuted last year. It has a 6.9-inch IPS LCD FHD+ 90Hz display, an 8-megapixel front camera, a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera unit, the Helio G85 chipset, 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB / 128 GB of storage, and a 7,000mAh battery with 18W charging support.

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Mysterious Infinix Note series phone’s images leaked; reveals design, 108MP triple cameras and more

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 6, 2022

Last month, Infinix announced the Infinix Note 12 smartphone. A new report by GSMArena reveals that the company is gearing up to launch a new Note series phone. The publication has also shared some leaked images of the mysterious phone that it received from an anonymous reader.

Live shots of upcoming Infinix phone

The leaked images do not show the front of the phone. It has a boxy design and a white colored rear shell. The handset sports a huge camera block, which houses a triple camera unit and an LED flash.

Alleged Infinix note 12 Pro — Alleged Infinix Note 12 Pro’s image by GSMArena

The camera setup has a 108-megapixel primary camera. The “12-24mm” imprinted text reveals that it has an ultrawide. There is no information on the third camera of the device. To recall, the Infinix Zero X Pro, which debuted last year, featured the 108-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL H2 sensor.

Alleged Infinix Note 12 Pro's image by GSMArena — Alleged Infinix Note 12 Pro’s image by GSMArena

The publication claims that it has learnt from the source that the device will be powered by the Helio G96 chipset. This device is likely to arrive with support for 120W fast charging.

There is a SIM slot on the left edge of the device. Its top edge seems to feature a microphone and a speaker grille. The bottom side of the device is fitted with a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille.

It is likely that the leaked device may arrive on the market with the Infinix Note 12 Pro moniker. The other specs of the device are under wraps. Hopefully, more details about the device will be revealed in the coming weeks. What’s your view on the design of the alleged Note 12 Pro? Share your views by posting your comments below.

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Samsung Galaxy A13 new variant clears FCC certification, might launch soon

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Sudhanshu

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May 5, 2022

Earlier this year, Samsung launched the Galaxy A13 smartphone in India. The company is rumored to be working on a new variant as it made an appearance on Bluetooth SIG with model number SM-A137F earlier this week.

Now, the same device has made an appearance on the FCC certification website, meaning that it could debut soon. A MySmartPrice report reveals that the Galaxy A13 with model number SM-A137F recently visited FCC.

Samsung Galaxay A13 new variant FCC

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The listing revealed that the smartphone is only capable of 4G connectivity and will come with Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/a/ac). The database also mentions the Galaxy A13 new variant will come with a microSD card slot and NFC support.

Other than that, the device was tested with the EB-BA1336F battery, so we are likely looking at a 5000mAh battery capacity. The listing says that the device is capable of 25W fast charging, but it won’t be surprising if Samsung ships the smartphone with a 15W fast charger instead. To get a clearer idea of what to expect from the upcoming new variant of the Galaxy A13, we can take a look at the specs of the existing Galaxy A13 smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy A13: Specs

The Galaxy A13 comes with a 6.6-inch Full HD+ LCD display protected by Gorilla Glass 5. It packs the Exynos 850 chipset under the hood and pairs it with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

It has a quad-camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor, 5MP ultra-wide lens, 2 MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it brings an 8MP selfie snapper.

The device boots Android 12-based OneUI 4.1 out of the box and draws power from a 5000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging.

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Realme Q5 vs Realme Q5 Pro vs Realme Q5i: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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May 5, 2022

Realme launched a brand new series of affordable phones in the Chinese market: the Realme Q5 lineup. The series is composed of three phones: the vanilla Realme Q5, the Realme Q5i, and the Realme Q5 Pro, with the latter being a flagship killer with a high-end hardware department. This series will remain exclusive to the Chinese market, even though devices belonging to the Q5 series might debut in other markets under different names as happened with previous generations. As you can see from the image, aesthetically, they are very different phones. But they also differ in their specs sheets. This is a comparison between the specifications of the Realme Q5, the Q5 Pro, and the Q5i.

Realme Q5 vs Realme Q5 Pro vs Realme Q5i

	Realme Q5	Realme Q5 Pro	Realme Q5i
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	164.3 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm, 195 grams	162.9 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm, 194.5 grams	N/D
DISPLAY	6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412p (Full HD+), IPS LCD	6.62 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.58 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, octa-core 3.2 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 810 5G, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 12, Realme UI	Android 12, Realme UI	Android 12, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 50 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.1 front camera	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera	Dual 13 + 2 MP, f/2.2 + f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 65W	5000 mAh, fast charging 80W	5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The Realme Q5 Pro is very attractive because it introduces a brand new texture on the rear side. If you do not like it, then the vanilla Realme Q5 offers you a better design with its multi-layer coating giving you a reflective rear side. Unfortunately, these phones are built with cheap materials: you do not get glass backs and aluminum frames like on flagships, but the build quality is still good. The Realme Q5i is the most compact phone of the trio because it has a smaller display, and it is even the thinnest one. The Pro variant also comes in a Vans custom edition dedicated to the known skating shoe manufacturer.

Display

If you are looking for the most advanced display, then you should go for the Realme Q5 Pro. It is the only one from this trio to sport an AMOLED panel. The display has a diagonal of 6.62 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint reader. The silver medal goes to the Realme Q5 coming with a 6.6-inch display, a Full HD+ resolution, and a 120 Hz refresh rate, but with the IPS LCD technology. The Realme Q5i has an IPS panel too, but with a lower 90 Hz refresh rate and a smaller 6.58-inch diagonal.

Hardware/Software

The most powerful hardware is provided by the Realme Q5 Pro which almost reaches the high-end segment thanks to a Snapdragon 870 mobile platform built at 7 nm and running at a max frequency of 3.2 GHz, paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. But it is also the only one without a micro SD slot. Right after, we got the Realme Q5 with a Snapdragon 695 chipset, up to 8 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of internal storage. The Realme Q5i comes last with a Dimensity 810, just 6 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. All of these phones run Android 12 out of the box with the Realme UI 3.0 on top.

Camera

The most advanced camera belongs to the Realme Q5 Pro, but it is still a midrange camera: we are talking about a triple camera with a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro camera. No ultrawide lenses on the Realme Q5 and Q5i, and a different main camera: the vanilla version has a pretty good 50 MP sensor, while the Q5i has a disappointing 13 MP snapper.

Battery

All of the batteries come with a 5000 mAh capacity, but these phones differ in terms of charging speeds: 65W on the Q5, 80W on the Q5 Pro, and 33W on the Q5i. Note that the Realme Q5 Pro lasts more on a single charge thanks to its efficient components.

Realme Q5 vs Realme Q5 Pro vs Realme Q5i: Price

The starting price of the Realme Q5 roughly translates into €200/$210, the Pro variant starts from about €330/$347, and the Q5i begins at €180/$189. Which one would you pick?

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Realme Q5 vs Realme Q5 Pro vs Realme Q5i: PRO and CONS

Realme Q5

PROS

65W fast charging
Good quality price ratio
120 Hz refresh rate
Micro SD slot

CONS

IPS display

Realme Q5 Pro

PROS

AMOLED display
Better chipset
Superior cameras
80W fast charging

CONS

Price
No micro SD slot

Realme Q5i

PROS

Affordable price
Thinner
5G at low prices
Micro SD slot

CONS

Inferior hardware
Disappointing cameras

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