Samsung‘s upcoming devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, and Galaxy Watch 5 have all been subject to multiple leaks. The devices are expected to make their debut in the second half of 2022, however, they have already appeared on the BIS certification website.
According to a 91mobiles report, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4’s battery model numbers are EB-BF936ABY and EB-BF937ABY. On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Flip4 batteries have the model number EB-BF721ABY, EB-BF722ABY, and EB-BF723ABY. Last but not the least, the BIS listing reveals that the Galaxy Watch 5 batteries will have EB-BR910ABY, EB-BR925ABY, and EB-BR900ABY model numbers.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 concept render
The devices receiving BIS certification this early may indicate that Samsung plans to introduce them in India as soon as possible. So far, we know that the Galaxy Z Fold 4, which will be Samsung’s next foldable flagship will come with the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus SoC.
The camera sensors are also due for an upgrade and rumors suggest that the upcoming foldable will feature a 108MP primary camera and a 12MP ultra-wide lens. The device will also feature a better hinge and might come with a stylus slot.
Coming to the Galaxy Flip4, the device is also expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus chipset and a slightly bigger battery at around 3,400mAh. The next-gen Galaxy Watch is expected to come in three models codenamed Heart-S, Heart-L, and Heart Pro. They will operate on WearOS and the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro model is expected to come with a big 572mAh battery.
Earlier in March, the team at Gizmochina spotted a new smartphone, the Maimang 11 5G on the Chinese TENAA database, which meant that the device could be coming to market any time soon. Today, China Telecom, the new parent company of the Maimang brand, confirmed and announced that Maimang will be launching its latest Maimang 11 5G smartphone in China on May 10th at 7:08 pm Beijing Time (UTC +8).
Source: China Telecom
In the launch event announcement poster, China Telecom only revealed that the Maimang 11 5G will feature an enormous 6000 mAh battery with 5G connectivity. However, several of the specs and the design of the Maimang 11 5G have been published in the TENAA database and here’s what we know.
The Maimang 11 5G will be featuring a 2.2Ghz clocked MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset with 5G connectivity, running on Android 11.
The smartphone will be equipped with a 6.745-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1600×720, a 6000mAh battery, a 8MP front camera, and 48MP+2MP dual cameras. The device measures in at 168.3×77.6×8.98mm and weighs 199g. It retains the 3.5mm headphone jack and has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Huawei Maimang 11 5G
The Maimang 11 5G will be available in either 6GB or 8GB of RAM with 128GB or 256GB of storage. The device has 3 colour options are Black, White and Blue.
For those unfamiliar with the Maimang brand, the brand was initially launched as a sub-brand under Huawei in collaboration with China Telecom and Tencent in 2013 in China with its first commercial device being the Huawei Maimang A199 with 3G connectivity. The sub-brand gained popularity among the youth in China with its trendy and youthful designs, and occasionally several of the Maimang devices even got rebranded by Huawei to be sold globally to a wider audience.
For example, you might recognise the Huawei Maimang 6, which was rebranded globally as either the Huawei Mate 10 Lite, Huawei Nova 2i or Honor 9i depending on the market you were living in.
Huawei Maimang 6/Mate 10 Lite/Nova 2i/Honor 9i
However, with the US sanctions against Huawei, the Maimang had to be sold off to continue its operations as it needed overseas electronics suppliers to build its smartphones. Thus, the brand was wholly sold off last year from Huawei to China Telecom, and now the Maimang brand has dropped the Huawei branding on its smartphones and is fully independent from its former parent company, Huawei.
Realme V23i launch could be imminent as the phone has appeared on the China Telecom product database website. The smartphone entered TENAA as early as March this year. The listing suggested a 6.56-inch LCD screen on the upcoming Realme V23i along with a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC.
The Realme V23i has appeared on the China Telecom product database website with model number RMX3576. The listing suggested that the upcoming phone may feature a 13-megapixel main sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary shooter. On the front, it could have 8-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls. The listing also reveals that the smartphone will come at a price of 1399 Yuan ($210)
via ItHome
The Realme V23i appears to be a decent budget phone with not too flashy features and hardware.
There is a high probability that this model will be put directly on sale online, and it may also be sold simultaneously via offline stores.
Check out the expected specifications below.
Realme V23i Specifications (Expected)
Realme V23i is expected to be equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor. It will likely feature a 6.56-inch LCD screen offering a 1612×720 resolution. As for the cameras, the handset could be equipped with an 8MP lens on the front, while the back may feature a dual 13MP + 2MP camera setup. The phone will also have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.
The phone will be fueled by a 5000mAh battery. It could also carry support for 33W fast charging. The handset is expected to be 8.1mm thick and weigh 185.5g.
It will be available in two color options – Jade black and Distant Mountain blue. The phone will be launched in two storage variants – a 4+128 variant and an 8+256 variant.
Last year, we saw the merger between Oppo and OnePlus in the Chinese market, as OnePlus officially announced that its flagship OnePlus 9 series will be sporting Oppo’s ColorOS instead in the China smartphone market. It seems that the merger has started to bear fruit, as with the early release of the OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus 9RT, and Oppo Reno7 series in China with ColorOS, Oppo(with OnePlus) has managed to snag the top spot for China smartphone shipment market share in Q1 2022.
This news story comes from a report from Strategy Analytics, as the statistics firm reports that the Chinese smartphone market had shrunk by -17% year-on-year in Q1 2022 amid the lockdowns in China. The firm reports that 71.9 million units of smartphones were shipped in China during Q1 2022 and the market was mostly dominated by these top 5 renowned smartphone brands in the country: Oppo (includes OnePlus), Honor, Vivo, Apple and Xiaomi.
Q1 2022 Smartphone Shipments in China. Source: Strategy Analytics
These top 5 smartphone brands managed to capture 87% of the smartphone market in China in Q1 2022, up from 86% last year, and besides Honor, all the other 4 brands experienced negative growth this quarter.
Oppo(includes OnePlus)
Leading the smartphone market, Oppo, with assistance from its sibling brand, OnePlus has managed to snag the top spot of the smartphone market share in China with 13.6 million shipments in Q1 2022, accounting for 18.9% of the market. This success can be attributed to the tech giant’s release strategy of releasing many devices in late Q4 2021 and early Q1 2022 to ramp up sales during the first-quarter holiday seasons in China.
However, the brand is facing a sharp decline in growth as Oppo(with OnePlus) had experienced negative growth of -40.1% YoY when compared to Q1 2021. If the growth trend continues, the tech giant may lose the top spot next quarter.
Honor
Following the gradual exit of Huawei from the smartphone market, Honor was seen as a great alternative for users who were familiar with the Huawei ecosystem. With the release of its Honor 60, Honor X30 and Honor Magic4 series of smartphones, the brand was able to capture the entry-level, mid-range, and flagship market with its brand catalogue.
Thus, it comes as no surprise that the Honor brand has risen to 2nd place in the Chinese market, with 13.5 million shipments in Q1 2022, and a market share of 18.8%. In addition, the brand is also experiencing positive YoY growth, as it grew 200% when compared to Q1 2021. If the trend continues, Honor is expected to top the Chinese smartphone market share next quarter.
Vivo
Vivo is another smartphone brand under the BBK tech conglomerate in China. The smartphone brand had dropped a few spots in the placing this quarter as the brand had only shipped out 13 million units this quarter, accounting for 18.1% of the Chinese smartphone market. Its lacklustre performance is further shown by its negative growth rate of -42.2%, the company’s lowest growth rate yet. The reason behind the brand’s decline may be due to stiff competition in the Chinese smartphone market in Q1 2022, and the team at Vivo should put out more competitive offerings if it wants to reverse its negative growth trend.
Apple
When compared to the strong sales of Q3 and Q4 2021, Q1 2022 was a rather dull quarter for Apple, as the brand shipped out 11.2 million units of iPhones in Q1 2022, accounting for 15.6% of the Chinese smartphone market, and experienced a negative YoY growth rate of -1.8%. The lower shipments could be contributed to the fact that Apple had many of its retail stores closed in China amid the COVID outbreak in the country, and coupled with economic uncertainties, people could still be holding onto phones for longer.
Xiaomi
Despite the early release of the Xiaomi 12 series in China, the Xiaomi brand had a rather uneventful Q1 2022 in terms of sales. The brand had shipped 11 million units of smartphones this quarter, accounting for 15.3% of the smartphone market in China, and with the current overall China smartphone market decline in Q1 2022, the brand had experienced a negative YoY growth rate of -20.3% in this quarter.
Google I/O event is on the horizon, and we are expecting a lot of cool features to be launched. Google recently rolled out the last beta update of Android 12 QPR3 for Pixel devices. Now Android 13 Beta 1 for Google TV has officially arrived for testing. The update is exclusively for developers.
Testing this update is quite difficult, unlike the Android 13 Beta 1 updates, which can be easily installed on any latest Pixel phone. To test and validate your app for the Google TV experience, you need to install the system image for the ADT-3 Developer Kit. You can alternatively use the Android Emulator for TV.
Google has found the following problems, which do not provide the most stable experience. Review them to know what to expect:
When Bluetooth headphones are connected, AV playback on some apps does not work.
In some cases when trying to pair Bluetooth devices, pressing the side button on the ADT-3 device does not activate a Bluetooth device search. If remote pairing is lost, you can work around this by using ADB commands to simulate remote input. Alternatively, you can reflash the unit.
Remote control buttons can’t be reconfigured using the Remote & Accessories menu.
The option to change HDMI-CEC control is currently missing from the Remote & Accessories menu.
When casting to 4k TVs, only the top left quarter of the image is shown.
In some cases when the ADT-3 device is connected to an LG TV, the remote control does not work.
When using the Google Play Movies app, 4K playback is corrupted by a gray screen and noise.
For iOS devices, the Google Home app fails to connect to the ADT-3 device. To work around this issue, use the Google Home app on an Android device or the ADT-3 remote control.
If you are one of the lucky ones with an ADT-3 dev box, head over here to see what this new update has to offer.
Please note that once you successfully flash the ADT-3 to Android 13, you will not be able to return to the previous Android 12 build without wiping all the user data.
Earlier this week, Vivo T1 Pro 5G smartphone was launched in India. The powerhouse mid-ranger packs the Snapdragon 778G chipset with an AMOLED display and is now available for purchase in the country.
Vivo T1 Pro 5G pricing & availability
The Vivo T1 Pro is available in two configurations – 6GB + 128GB for Rs 23,999 ($314) and 8GB + 128GB for Rs 24,999 ($327).
Vivo is also offering special discounts on the purchase of the device. Customers buying the smartphone from Flipkart and Vivo Store using ICICI, SBI, IDFC, and One Card get a flat Rs 2500 cashback.
Flipkart is also providing other offers like a Rs 2,500 instant discount on the purchase of V1 Pro 5G using HDFC and SBI bank cards. Axis bank card users also get a 5% cashback on the purchase.
Vivo T1 Pro 5G specs and features
The smartphone has a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, and 1300nits peak brightness. The display has a dew-drop notch and an in-screen fingerprint scanner and HDR10+ support.
It is powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The device boots to the Android 12 OS, which is customized with the FunTouch OS 12. The device draws juice from a 4,700mAh battery that comes with 66W fast charging support.
For optics, it features a 64-megapixel primary sensor coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera with a 117-degree FOV and a 2-megapixel macro camera.
Other features on the Vivo T1 Pro 5G include a z-axis linear motor, a VC liquid cooling system, and Ultra Game Mode for an enhanced gaming experience. It also offers dual-SIM support, 5G, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Chromebooks have mostly been sidelined in the laptop market as a third choice if you couldn’t get yourself a Windows and macOS laptop. However, with Google adding Android app support to Chromebooks, and with popular PC gaming storefront, Steam coming to Chrome OS, Chromebooks could soon be a fierce competitor in the laptop market.
Source: Google
To add fuel to the rise of Chromebooks, AMD themselves are looking to expand their market share in the Chromebook market share as well, because the company today has just announced its new Ryzen 5000C series of processors, designed specifically for Chromebooks.
The Ryzen 5000C processors are based on AMD’s popular Zen 3 core architecture which run on the x86 platform. The processors are quite power-efficient as they are built on a 7nm process and run at a low 15W. The Ryzen 5000C also feature upgraded connectivity as well, as all Ryzen 5000C are equipped with WiFi 6E support and support for faster charging.
AMD Ryzen 5000C Processors List
Going from top to bottom, the highlight here is the Ryzen 7 5825C, where AMD claims that the Ryzen 7 CPU is the world’s first 8-core high-performance x86 processor for Chromebooks. Compared to its predecessor the Ryzen 7 3700C, the Ryzen 7 5825C offers performance of up to 107% higher in multitasking(Geekbench 5), and up to 85% higher in graphics in Motion Mark 1.2.
However, performance is not the only highlight of the Ryzen 5000C as Ryzen processors are also known for their industry-leading power efficiency. In benchmarks, AMD claims that the 15W Ryzen 5 5625C can offer up to 94%(almost double) the battery life performance of its nearest competitor, the 28W Intel Core i5-1135G7.
In turn, with the improved efficiency engineering, AMD’s Ryzen 5000C processors have also managed to implement the instant “wake from sleep” feature into Chromebooks, like what you would see on Apple’s M1 Macbooks where you can raise and wake the laptop instantaneously.
If you are looking forward to getting yourself a Ryzen 5000C Chromebook, AMD has announced that the company has collaborated with its partners, HP and Acer to bring these notebooks to market by Q2 and Q3 of 2022.
HP Elite C645 G2 Chromebook
The first Chromebook coming to market is the HP Elite C645 G2 Chromebook. The HP Elite C645 G2 can be configured with an up to Ryzen 7 5825C processor, up to 16 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB of PCIe SSD storage. The device features 14-inch 1080p screen with touchscreen support, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 and optional LTE support for those business users who are always on the go.
Speaking of business users, the HP Elite C645 will also have a 5 MP integrated webcam, a SmartCard terminal for a CAD-capable keyboard, and an SEC fingerprint sensor for added security, to keep your confidentials safe at all times. The device will be available for sale from June onwards starting from only 559 USD.
Acer Chromebook Spin 514
Meanwhile, Acer will be introducing its latest Chromebook Spin 514, the 2-in-1 convertible Chromebook with a 14-inch touchscreen. The device can be configured with an up to Ryzen 7 5825C processor and supports up to 256 GB of PCIe Gen 3 storage.
Connectivity-wise, the convertible has support for WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. Durability-wise, the touchscreen is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass and supports 100% of the sRGB colour gamut. And the device is rated MIL-STD 810 for military-grade durability against drops, dust and shock protection.
The AcerChromebook Spin 514 will be available from Q3 2022 onwards starting from only 579.99 USD for the consumer variant and 899.99 USD for the enterprise variant.
Smartphone shipments have been facing strong headwinds in Q1 2022, but Vivo appears to have taken the hardest blow. According to a report, smartphone shipments of Vivo declined by 31% to 25.4 million units in the first quarter of 2022. This is the sharpest decline the Chinese manufacturer ever faced.
A report by Strategy Analytics reveals that Vivo has witnessed sluggish demand in Q1 2022 and its shipments have in fact fallen by 31%, resulting in the sharpest ever decline for the vendor. It still managed to be in the fifth position globally with an 8% market share.
The smartphone manufacturer saw a huge rise in Shipments in Q1 2021, but the shipments volumes started decreasing by Q2 2021 and the rest is history.
2021 was a banner year for most smartphone brands. They all saw a significant rise in the shipments, but 2022 has been a different story. As per a Canalys report, Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 11% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2022 due to weak economic conditions and poor seasonal demand.
Samsung dominated the market with a 24 percent share, up from 19 percent in Q4 2021 as the vendor overhauled its 2022 offering. Apple came in second, with a strong first quarter thanks to increased demand for its iPhone 13 series.
Xiaomi remained in third place because of the outstanding success of its Redmi Note series. OPPO (includes OnePlus) and Vivo rounded out the top five with 10% and 8% market shares, respectively.
In related news, Global Tablet and Chromebook shipments decreased significantly in Q1 of 2022. Tablet shipments totaled 38.4 million units in the first quarter of 2022, a 3.9 percent decrease year-on-year as demand fell, whereas the Chromebooks witnessed a 61.9% decline in shipments in Q1 of 2022.
We recently got to know that Xiaomi will launch its upcoming flagship phone- Xiaomi 12S Pro with a Snapdragon 8 gen 1 plus processor. Now a report reveals that the smartphone will also come with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Soc. The features of the phone are expected to be the same except for the processor.
According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi 12S Pro with Dimensity 9000 SoC is in the works and they have spotted its traces on the Mi code. The publication first found the phone’s model number- 2207122MC in the IMEI database.
From the model number, they discovered that the device is codenamed “dauimer”. After further research, they found out that “dauimer” is Xiaomi 12S Pro Dimensity 9000 edition.
With this news, it is now evident that the upcoming Xiaomi 12S Pro will come in 2 SoC variants- Snapdragon 8 gen 1 plus and MediaTek Dimensity 9000. We currently have no news about the launch date of the smartphone, but the appearance of the phone in the Mi code indicates that Xiaomi may launch the handset soon.
We are in the dark about other specifications of the phone. However, you can check out the rumored specs below.
Xiaomi 12S Pro specifications (expected)
The handset is expected to have a 6.55 inches AMOLED display offering 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution and 402 PPI. The smartphone could feature a triple 64 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 5 MP (macro) camera set up in the back. On the front camera, it could have a 16 MP snapper for video chats and selfies.
The smartphone is likely to be fueled by a 4500 mAh battery and is expected to carry support for 67W fast charging, Power Delivery 3.0, and Quick Charge 4+. The phone will run on Android 12 + MIUI 13 operating system out of the box.
Xiaomi 12S Pro is said to be equipped with sensors such as optical under-display fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, and compass + Virtual proximity sensing.
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Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen1+ in works
Hohem iSteady V2, which is the world’s first smartphone stabilizer with a facial tracking feature has won the 2022 Red Dot Design Award.
For those unaware, The Red Dot Award is an international design competition for product design, communication design, and design concepts. It is also one of the most sought-after seals of quality for good design.
The Hohem iSteady V2 is manufactured by Hohem Tech, which is a global leading gimbal technology company based in China. The stabilizer draws its inspiration from the ‘Bionic Owl design’ and comes with highlight features like high AI recognition, fast-tracking, and automatic following.
AI Tracking
Its AI tracking is capable of tracking the face and body of the subject even when they are facing the other way. It also features gesture recognition to perform functions like stopping the smart tracking feature and rotating the smartphone from landscape to portrait.
The gimble is capable of many more fun and interesting modes like the inception mode, object tracking mode, gesture controls for snapping pictures, dolly zoom, panoramic video mode, and more.
The Design Features
To further enhance the overall quality of the video shoot and satisfy users’ diversified needs for different lighting types, the iSteady V2 is equipped with wrap-around fill light and a unique diamond prism design that creates three levels of adjustable natural soft light.
The iSteady V2 has a three-axis anti-shake algorithm and deeply optimized lens field of view (FOV) design to provide accurate visual recognition, enhancing flexibility. It can be folded to 7-inches which makes it portable and also gives access to many other modes like hand-held videography.
It also features an ergonomic leather texture handle which assures a comfortable feel throughout the shoot. At 263 grams (9.27 ounces), iSteady V2 is an ideal tool for making online videos with a non-slip handle design, and it can easily fit in your pocket. It offers a battery life of up to 9 hours and is also capable of charging a smartphone.
The Hohem iSteady V2 is available to purchase on leading e-commerce sites like Amazon. You can also visit the official Hohem website to know more about the iSteady V2.
Slowly, the pieces of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 puzzle are coming together. Recently we got to know that both the foldables will land in new colors. Now according to a fresh leak, the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 will have Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus chipset under the hood.
Tipster Ice universe revealed through a tweet that Samsung’s upcoming foldables will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus. The tipster seems pretty confident about his claim and if his claims are to be believed then we can expect a boost in Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 performance.
I confirm again that Fold4 and Flip4 will use TSMC Snapdragon 8 gen1 plus (SM8475)
Thanks to Yogesh Brar, we know that the plus version of Qualcomm’s flagship chip will be manufactured by TSMC. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus is expected to be 10% faster than the 8 Gen 1 and more power-efficient.
Previous reports have revealed that the Z Fold 4 will be fueled by the same 4,400mAh battery as its predecessor. However, Z Flip 4 is said to have a bigger battery than the Flip 3. We’re told that the overall battery capacity of the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is 3,303mAh. Better battery life is expected from both phones since they are likely to be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus SoC.
If we talk about the specs, the Z Flip 4 is expected to have a larger 2-inch cover display, while the Fold 4 is rumored to have improved camera sensors. Recent leaks also revealed that the smartphones will arrive in new colors.
We’re still in the dark about the prices of the foldables. However, it is expected that Samsung will launch these phones at an affordable price this year. The previous year, Z Fold 3 cost a whopping $1,799 and Flip 3 came with a price tag of $999.
TSMC plays a crucial role in the semiconductor industry as the company is behind manufacturing the foundational silicon chip wafers needed for chip suppliers such as Qualcomm and MediaTek to build their smartphone chipsets.
As TSMC reveals its Q1 2022 quarterly earnings report this week, Neil Shah, the VP of Counterpoint Research also recently shared a report on the breakdown of the TSMC’s clients by platform.
TSMC 2022 Q1 Revenue Share by Platform
Historically, TSMC’s highest revenue earner is the smartphone industry with tech giants like Apple, Qualcomm and MediaTek ordering their small yet high-density chip wafers for smartphone chipset production. However, in Q1 2022, in an unexpected upset, it seems that the HPC(high-performance computing) market has dethroned the smartphone market in being TSMC’s highest revenue earner among its clients base.
High-performance computing normally refers to the processors found on your desktop or laptop as these processors require higher clock speeds and in turn have higher power draws. Among TSMC’s HPC clients are Apple’s M1 Series of Apple Silicon SoCs for its Macbooks, AMD with their Ryzen desktop and laptop CPUs and their Radeon GPUs, and Nvidia with their MX and GTX lineup of budget to midrange dedicated graphic cards.
Looking back at the data, HPC which accounts for 41% of TSMC’s revenue has surpassed smartphones which only account for 40% of the company’s revenue. For revenue growth trends by platform, TSMC concluded that its HPC client revenue rose 26% quarter-on-quarter for Q1, making it one of the highest growing industry clients for the company. The other vital industry is the automotive industry which has also seen a growth of 26% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2022.
TSMC 2022 Q1 Revenue By Node Process
Another graph published by Counterpoint Research also points out that the newest 5nm and 7nm advanced nodes now account for 50% of TSMC’s revenue portfolio as of Q1 2022. This may be due to the fact that smartphones and HPC Clients such as Apple, AMD, MediaTek and Qualcomm have been placing orders with TSMC in regards to their latest high-density chip wafers for better performance in consumer smartphones and consumer laptops.
POCO F4 GT just debuted in the global market and left a lot of people surprised because of its stunning hardware offered at a stunning price tag. It is the perfect phone for gamers and for all of those power users who want to save the maximum amount of money possible. In the last few years, Samsung started releasing flagship killers as well and the latest one is the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. Is this handset able to compete with the latest Xiaomi affordable flagship or there is no chance for Samsung in the flagship killer segment? This comparison between the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and the POCO F4 GT will let you find out.
If you need the most elegant and beautiful phone, the best option for you is the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. It has a plastic back (the frame is made of aluminum), but it is definitely more interesting in terms of luck. The Samsung flagship killer is also a more compact phone and it comes with the IP68 certification making it waterproof and dustproof, unlike its rival. The POCO F4 GT has better materials including a glass back and an aluminum frame, and it also comes with magnetic pop-up triggers for gaming. Both the phones have a front glass protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, the most advanced protection by Corning.
Display
The displays of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and the POCO F4 GT are very close in terms of image quality, but the latter seems to offer a bit more as it is able to show up to one billion colors. For the rest, these two panels are very similar: they are AMOLED displays with a 120 Hz refresh rate, an in-display fingerprint reader, and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. They differ for the diagonal: 6.4 inches and 6.67 inches, respectively. Further, the POCO device has four stereo speakers, while the Samsung one comes with two speakers only. In both cases, you get a great image quality and smooth panels.
Specs & Software
The strongest point of the POCO F4 GT is the presence of the best Qualcomm chipset of 2022: the octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform built at 4 nm and running at a max frequency of 3 GHz. The SoC is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. With the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, you get an inferior Snapdragon 888 chipset running at 2.84 GHz (Exynos 2100 in select markets), just 8 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of internal storage. Even though the S21 FE has an inferior hardware department, you will notice the difference only in the most advanced usage scenarios because they are both flagship-class. The operating system installed on these two phones is Android 12, with highly customized user interfaces on top.
Camera
The best cameras belong to the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. It comes with a 12 MP main camera supporting the OIS, an 8 MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide shooter. The rear camera is able to record videos in 4K resolution at 60 fps and the front camera with a 32 MP resolution is able to do it as well. The POCO F4 GT is just a midrange camera phone with its 64 MP triple camera including an 8 MP ultrawide lens and a 2 MP macro sensor.
The POCO F4 GT should give you a longer battery life because it has a bigger 4700 mAh battery than the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, and it even features a faster charging technology with a stunning power of 120W. On the other hand, the Samsung flagship killer features wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.
Price
The POCO F4 GT starts from €599/$632 in Europe, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE starts from €699/$737. Which one is the best? There is no definitive answer and it depends on your needs: the POCO flagship has faster charging, better hardware (and display), and bigger battery, while the Galaxy S21 FE offers higher build quality, better cameras, and wireless charging. Which one would you pick?
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Xiaomi POCO F4 GT: PRO and CONS
Last month, Samsung released the Android 12 update for the Galaxy A32 5G smartphone. And now, the company is treating the 4G sibling with the Android 12 based One UI 4.1 in the latest update.
Samsung Galaxy A32 4G
According to a SamMobiles report, the Galaxy A32 4G’s latest update with firmware version A325FXXU2BVD6 brings the April 2022 patch that fixes over 80 privacy and security vulnerabilities discovered in Samsung and Google software. The update also bundles bug fixes, performance improvements, and device stability for the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G.
The One UI 4.1 offers a revamped design with a color palette and an improved general outlook. Other than the changes in looks and feel, it also brings multiple new features like a dedicated Privacy Dashboard, privacy indicators for active camera, and mic usage status, improvements to the Gallery App, and much more. You can find out more about the new features and changes made in Android 12 by following this link to the official patch note.
The update is currently available in India and other regions are also expected to receive it soon. If you live in India and the OTA update has not arrived yet, you can manually check for it by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install.
US smartwatch maker Garmin has unveiled its latest lineup of exquisite models focused on a specific lifestyle audience. The Garmin Quatix 7 lineup has three models that specifically target those with an active boater lifestyle, with some high-octane features to boot.
Garmin Quatix 7
The quatix 7 series include the quatix 7, quatix 7 Sapphire, and the quatix 7 Solar. These three models are designed for users who spend much time in or around water. The regular premium Garmin features are not left out, together with added functionality.
The quatix 7 series has been labeled as a must-have tool for mariners and they offer seamless integration with other Garmin marine electronics. They can be connected with onboard equipment for autopilot and other attached systems. The quatix 7 series can stream real-time information about the boat.
The quatix 7 Series offer Garmin’s full suite of essential health and fitness features. These include Pulse Ox, heart rate, respiration, and stress monitoring. The devices also feature sleep monitoring, Body Battery, Fitness Age, and Sleep Score data.
Users can choose between Garmin’s traditional buttons or an intuitive touchscreen interface. You can also alternate between both options or use both. The quatix 7X Solar features a hands-free LED flashlight.
The Garmin quatix 7 Series offer an extended battery life up to 18 days. However, the solar model can extend up to 90 days of battery life on standard usage. In smartwatch mode, this reduces to 37 days. The Garmin quatix 7 series are available from Garmin’s online store. Their retail prices start from $700 for the quatix 7. The most expensive model is the quatix 7X Solar at $1,200.
The Indian smartwatch market has seen a tremendous surge in demand within the past few quarters. The latest Counterpoint research indicates that the smartwatch market in India grew by 173% YoY at the end of Q1 2022. The Indian company, Noise with a 23% market share, is the market leader in the segment.
Noise is riding on the crest of a very strong performance of its array of impressive smartwatches that have berthed in India. Furthermore, the company is leveraging on its identity as an Indian manufacturer offering lots of budget smart wearables. The Noise Colorfit Pulse was a best-selling product by the company.
The Q1 2022 performance of Noise has drawn some remarks from its co-founder, Gaurav Khatri. Khatri says that the company’s record of leadership in the smartwatch market for 8 consecutive quarters is a validation of its credentials. He notes that Noise is firmly on the path to becoming a global player in the market.
The Indian smartwatch market has an array of very affordable and feature-efficient smartwatches that are under $30. These smartwatches accounted for 14% of numbers in Q1 2022, which was 2% in 2021. Smartwatches that were less than $67 accounted for 87% of the market. India is a demographically rich country smartwatch manufacturers are also leveraging this.
The demand for cheaper smartwatches has been on the increase, thus putting a positive spin on the market. Consumer awareness and aggressive marketing campaigns continue to drive sales of smartwatches in the subcontinent, according to the report.
Noise, Fire-Boltt, and boAt were the top three players in the Indian smartwatch market, and they have a combined market share of 60%. The three brands have continued to deliver excellent devices that have enthralled the market. The three companies have their tentacles in several sub-segments of the market including fashion, lifestyle, and fitness. The Indian market has also seen a flurry of new entrants in the market. The outlook remains bright for the smartwatch market in India for 2022.
Google rolled out the May security patch later this week. Now the tech giant has followed it up with the release of Android 12 QPR Beta 3 for Pixel phones. This is the last beta version of Google Pixel’s June Feature Drop. Like the previous beta update, this update is also compatible with Google Pixel 4 and newer only.
The update features the May 2022 security patch that rolled out recently on Monday. Apart from the security patch, the beta update also focuses on stability improvements and bug fixes. Let’s see what issues it resolves.
Top resolved issue:
Fixed an issue on Pixel 6 Pro devices where a white line sometimes flashed on the screen after waking up a device that was not configured to always display time and other info on the lock screen.
Fixed various issues to improve call quality and connectivity.
Fixed a keystore issue that caused the NHS COVID-19 app to crash when launching.
Other open issues:
In some cases, on Pixel 6 and 6 Pro devices, the system crashes when the user tries to take a picture using the camera.
In some cases, the Google Camera app icon in a device’s personal profile erroneously displays a work profile indicator.
If your pixel is compatible with the Android 12 QPR Beta 3, you can install the update by clicking here. This link will take you to the Android Beta Program. Once you open the link, tap on the banner that displays “View your eligible devices” and you’ll be able see an image of your Pixel. Tap on the “Opt-In” button on the bottom and within 24 hours you will receive an OTA update including the QPR Beta 3.
Please note that after installing the QPR Beta 3 update, you will not be able to install Android 13 Beta 1 and have to wait until Beta 2 arrives.
Serial production of the GooglePixel 6a (NFC) has started in several Asian countries. The latest information has been shared by tipster Mukul Sharma. This suggests that the launch of Google’s upcoming mid-range offering is imminent, and it will be available in multiple Asian markets. Last month, the smartphone appeared on the FCC certification website.
Source: stufflistings
The Google Pixel 6a is widely anticipated to launch at the search giant’s upcoming annual I/O Developer conference that begins next week on May 11th. The smartphone has been subject to a lot of leaks and rumours in the past.
The Google Pixel 6a will come with the same design language as the flagship Pixel 6 series. It will feature a horizontal camera bridge housing a 12.2MP primary sensor paired with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The device will reportedly lack Motion Mode which blurs the moving part and applies a blur effect to the background.
The Pixel 6a is expected to come with a 6.2-inch OLED display with a center-aligned punch-hole cutout and an integrated fingerprint scanner.
Pixel 5a
Internally, the Google Pixel 6a will reportedly be powered by the company’s in-house Tensor chipset. As per the Geekbench listing, it will pack 6GB RAM and run on Android 12 OS out of the box. The smartphone is rumored to be backed by a 4,800mAh battery unit with support for 33W fast charging.
The Google Pixel 6a is expected to launch in multiple countries, unlike the previous Pixel 5a. We will know more information next week.
A new iQOO Z5 series phone is expected to launch in China soon. The information comes from tipster Digital Chat Station who also reveals key details of the upcoming phone. The Vivo sub-brand already offers iQOO Z5 and Z5x in its home market. Additionally, iQOO has also launched the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G and Z6 smartphones in India recently.
It’s unclear what the upcoming iQOO Z5-series device will be called. However, it could be dubbed the iQOO Z5 Pro 5G.
Source: Digital Chat Station
According to the tipster, the new iQOO Z5 smartphone will feature a 6.58-inch LCD display bearing an FHD+ resolution. Since it’s an LCD panel, we can expect a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The smartphone will reportedly be powered by a huge 6,000mAh battery and it will support for 44W charging speed. Due to a big battery, the device is said to measure 9.21mm in thickness. The source also claimed that the mysterious iQOO Z5 series phone will likely be powered by a processor that is competitive to the MediaTek’s Dimensity 8000 processor. The latter consists of an octa-core CPU with four cores ticking at 2.75GHz.
This is everything we know about the new iQOO Z5 for now. We can expect more information about the smartphone to crop up in the coming weeks.
In other news, a Vivo phone with model number V2188A was spotted on TENAA certification last month. The listing reveals the same specifications and corroborates the information shared by Digital Chat Station. It’s a possibility that the Vivo V2188A could be the upcoming iQOO Z5 series phone.
Sony Xperia 1 IV and Sony Xperia 10 IV smartphones are all set to make their debut on May 11 at an official launch event. Just a few days ahead of the launch, fresh leaks have revealed the pricing details of both the upcoming Sony devices along with their color options.
Tipster SnoopyTech has leaked the price details and color variants of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and Sony Xperia 10 IV via a Twitter post.
The tipster revealed that the Sony Xperia 1 IV will cost €1399 ($1,479). It is a slight relief for Sony fans as previous leaks claimed that the smartphone will cost around $1600. The mid-range Xperia 10 IV is expected to come with a price of €499 ($527).
As for the colors, the tipster reveals that the flagship Xperia 1 IV will come in 3 different hues- Black, Violet, and White. Whereas the Xperia 10 IV will land in Blue, Green, Violet, and White color options.
Sony has again set a crazy price for its flagship. We don’t know about the phone, but the price sure does compete with Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro max.
Sony Xperia 1 IV and Sony Xperia 10 IV specification (Rumored)
From what we know so far, Sony Xperia 1 IV is expected to feature a 6.5-inch display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. It could come with a 120Hz refresh rate and 4K resolution. The phone is expected to have Gorilla Glass Victus protection and HDR support.
The flagship phone is said to feature ZEISS sensors. It is likely to have a triple camera system with ultra-wide and telephoto sensors. The phone is expected to come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security and could pack a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.
If we talk about the mid-range Xperia 10 IV, it is expected to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 octa-core SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone is said to carry a 6.0-inch OLED AMOLED display.
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