AnTuTu has released the list of best performance phones for three categories, such as flagship, sub-flagship, and midrange, for the month of April. The top 10 smartphones in the flagship category are dominated by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. The sub-flagship list is mainly populated with phones powered by the Dimensity 8100 and Snapdragon 870 chipsets. The mid-range category is led by the Snapdragon 778G series chips.
AnTuTu’s list of best performance flagship phones for April
The Black Shark 5 Pro, which is equipped with SD8G1 and SSD + UFS 3.1 storage solution, ranks first in this category with a 1,062,747 score. It is followed by Red Magic 7 Pro and the Lenovo Legion Y90. Both phones have scored 1,032,494 and 1,023,934, respectively.
The Dimensity 9000 powered Vivo X80 is placed fourth. The list includes other SD8G1 powered phones such as iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro, Vivo X Note, iQOO Neo6, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Realme GT2 Pro.
AnTuTu’s list of best performance sub-flagship phones for April3
The Redmi K50 and Realme GT Neo3 smartphones that have the Dimensity 8100 SoC onboard are ranked first and second in AnTuTu’s sub-flagship performance list for April. Both phones have scored 814,032 and 811,881, respectively. The Snapdragon 870 powered iQOO Neo5 occupies the third spot with a 732,559 score. It is followed by other SD870 phones such as Realme GT Neo2, Realme GT Master Explorer Edition, iQOO Neo5 SE, OPPO Reno6 Pro+ 5G, iQOO Neo5, and OPPO Find X3. The Realme GT Neo2T with Dimensity 1200 AI is placed tenth in the list.
AnTuTu’s list of best performance midrange phones for April
The iQOO Z5 with Snapdragon 778G leads this list with a 572,188 score. It is followed by two Snapdragon 778G Plus powered phones such as the Xiaomi CIVI 1S and Honor 60 Pro with 555,714 and 547,886 scores. The OPPO Reno7 5G with Dimensity 900 is placed fourth. It scored 543,229. The list includes other SD778G phones such as Realme Q3s, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G, Honor 60, Honor 50 Pro, Honor 50, and Huawei Nova 9.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is the company’s most powerful flagship processor to date. The processor is expected to power all the major Android flagship phones of 2022’s flagship. However it’ll have tough competition this year with Apple, Samsung, and Google all manufacturing their own chipsets, and MediaTek is now also giving a head-to-head fight with its own silicon.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 was announced in November 2021, and it’s already started appearing in phones. A Weibo post from a Chinese blogger reveals that the shipment of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 4G SoC is also coming soon.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 4G SoC will be a high-end processor with specifications similar to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 5G except the 5G modem. It should have one Prime Core based on ARM Cortex-X2 clocked at up to 3 GHz and three performance cores based on the Cortex-A710 clocked at up to 2.5 GHz.
Moreover, it is expected to feature four energy-saving cores that are based on ARM Cortex-A510 architecture and clocked at up to 1.8 GHz. All the cores will have access to the shared 6 MB level 3 cache. According to Qualcomm, the CPU part gains 20% performance and 30% power savings over the Snapdragon 888 (Plus).
The processor has an integrated Adreno 730 that offers a 30% extra graphics boost as compared to the previous Adreno 660.
With all the smartphones brands flocking towards the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 5G SoC, there’s only one brand that is likely to use this 4G SoC, and that’s Huawei. In fact, it is rumored that the Huawei Mate 50 / Pro series will come out with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 4G SoC.
The latest research by Counterpoint has shown a 4.3% decline to 78.7 million units in the first quarter of 2022. The numbers are coming from the Counterpoint Research Global PC tracker. The long-drawn component shortage that has significantly affected output is also projected to likely ease by the second half of the year.
According to Counterpoint Research, the order backlog from last year contributed substantially to PC shipments for Q1, in line with previous projections. It is also predicted that global inflation and the current crisis in Europe could affect PC shipments for Q2, 2022. COVID-19’s resurgence in China will also hurt production, as some cities are already in lockdown. Counterpoint projects overall PC shipments for 2022 will fall slightly below its earlier forecast.
The leading lights in terms of PC shipments in Q1 2022 are Lenovo (23.1%), HP (20.2%), Dell, Apple, Asus, and Acer. The vendors experienced a mixed bag of fortunes, although Lenovo was able to sustain its prime position with a strong product strategy. Apple also saw improvements in its M1 MacBook series.
The PC component outlook for the year looks bright as OEMs continue to clear backlogs from the component shortage that has dragged on for two years. Counterpoint sees a substantial improvement in supply chain and logistics in the PC segment by H2 2022.
Oppo has highlighted the stringent testing considerations that go into the production of its smartphones. The company says the manufacture of high-quality products is a great way of shoring up consumer loyalty. It has thus continued to implement strict quality controls in all facets of its operations.
In pursuit of excellence, Oppo opened its QE Reliability Lab in India a few years back. Oppo says seemingly simple decisions culminate from rigorous research, planning, and development. When Oppo delivers its flagship models like the Oppo F21 Pro recently launched, they are the result of thousands of man-hours of work in research and development. The manufacturing process itself also takes a lot of work to figure out. A seemingly simple design like the Sunset Orange leatherette back of the F21 Pro has gone through a crucible of excellence, as it were.
Each new Oppo product goes through a rigorous stress and simulation cycle to establish its durability. These tests and simulations are carried out in Oppo’s Reliability Lab and they must pass the various tests before they arrive as a commercial product. This increased focus on durability by Oppo is certainly great news for consumers. In addition to some extended update cycles for new devices, users could be able to use their smartphones for longer periods.
A modification of Google’s privacy policy has seen the company creating the option for users to remove personal data from search results. Users can now request that their phone numbers, email addresses, and other personally identifiable information (PII) be removed from the search engine results.
Google
The new Google privacy policy is aimed at curtailing the activities of malicious entities preying on sensitive information to cause harm to unsuspecting persons. Some of the malicious endeavors such PII could be used for include identity theft, stalking, and possibly financial fraud. Previously, users can ask Google to remove personal data from search results although this was limited to ID numbers, banking information, photos of your signature, and medical records. The safety section in the Google Play Store was another of the security measures put in place by Google.
The current measure, therefore, expands the coverage of privacy-related and personal data that can be shielded from showing up in search results. Apart from physical addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers, users can also prevent access to their login credentials to enhance their protection against hackers. Users can access the Google support page to kickstart the registration of URLs containing their PII that should be restricted from showing in search results. Up to 1,000 websites per user can be logged in for this purpose.
The process of removal will entail scrutiny by Google before it may grant the user’s request. If the request is granted, then Google will remove the URL containing sensitive personal information from all search results. The process is expected to be robust so as not to restrict otherwise public information from search results. In a statement by Google’s Global Policy Lead for Search, Michelle Chang, the need for a dynamic policy for the protection of users was underscored. It stressed that Google will undertake a rigorous mechanism before any request will be granted for removal from search results.
To truly stand out amongst the crowded Android flagship market in 2022, phone manufacturers not only have to focus on putting in “over the top silicon” into their devices but also to consider putting the bells and whistles that the premium user demands in a flagship like a reliable camera setup, a top-tier AMOLED with a high refresh rate, and of course a set of highly commendable speakers for the users to enjoy.
ZTE may have the answer for you if what you’re looking for is a premium pair of speakers on your flagship smartphone as the company is due to launch its flagship ZTE Axon 40 series in China in May 2022.
Source: ZTE
Today, ZTE has posted another teaser for its upcoming ZTE Axon 40 series launch in China, and the teaser poster reveals that the Axon 40 lineup is to feature next-generation stereo speakers from the company. The poster reveals that the next-generation stereo speakers could provide an out-of-this-world audio experience as the Axon 40 series has incorporated Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Sound and dtsX Ultra sound technology into the devices’ speakers. ZTE even describes the audio experience as a shockingly thunderous one.
As teased last week, the top-end sibling of the Axon 40 series, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has been announced to sport a triple 64MP+64MP+64MP camera setup. The main sensor is a 64MP Sony IMX787 main wide lens with OIS support, the secondary sensor is a 64MP ultra-wide OmniVision OV64GB sensor, and the zoom lens is a 64MP OmniVision OV64GB telephoto unit with OIS support as well.
Other highlights to be anticipated for the ZTE Axon 40 series are ZTE’s new under-display selfie camera technology for the lineup, the revolutionary full-screen flat display with a screen-to-body ratio just shy of 100%, and its flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.
The ZTE Axon 40 series is to be launched in China on May 9th at 2 pm and to know more about the ZTE Axon 40, stay tuned to our news coverage here on Gizmochina.
Popular Indian accessories brand AMANI has launched two products in India – the ASP SW Z100 smartwatch and the ASP Air X earbuds. The ASP SW Z100 features Bluetooth calling while the ASP Air X has a 10-hour battery life, among several other features.
The AMANI ASP SW Z100 is packed with exciting features including Bluetooth calling, SpO2, and heart rate monitoring, as well as more than 20 watch modes and multiple watch faces. It sports a 1.75-inch HD display and the device weighs just 50g.
According to AMANI Mart, the SW Z100 is designed for those who want dazzling looks but are not willing to compromise on comfort. It is a freestyle offering by AMANI and it is rated IP67. It supports Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and its Hryfine app is compatible with both iOS and Android smartphones. The SW Z100 has a 250mAh battery that can stay for up to 5 days on a single charge, and up to six different color variants of the model are on offer.
The AMANI ASP Air X comes with a chic design and structure which delivers a superior sound experience for its users. It also offers optimal wearability due to its ergonomic design. The finetuned 10mm dynamic drivers of the ASP Air X guarantees great audio whenever it is in operation. The earbuds are designed to fit snugly to your ears while the silicone tips create a passive noise isolation layer. The wireless earbuds come with a 60mAh battery and a recharging box capacity of 250mAh.
The ASP Air X TWS earbuds are designed to offer a talk time of two hours and a 180 hours standby time. It supports Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and the device is sweat and splash resistant. The package includes a charging cable and user manual, apart from a pair of earbuds.
The Amani ASP Air X earbuds will retail at Rs. 1,299 (~$17), while the ASP SW Z100 smartwatch is sold at Rs. 3,199 (~$42). Both products can be purchased from retail outlets across the subcontinent and AMANI’s online store. The AMANI ASP SW Z100 smartwatch comes with a three-month warranty.
The hype around the unreleased Google Pixel Watch does not show any signs of waning. The headline smart wearable has been on the front burner for several days with a raft of details being released. Yet another component of the Pixel Watch jigsaw says the smartwatch will have a 300mAh battery. The Pixel Watch will also offer cellular connectivity, as the internal makeup of the device is gradually being unraveled.
This week has seen the first hands-on pictures of the Pixel Watch and the hint that it will only be available in select markets. The price range of the Pixel Watch has also been speculated to range between $300 and $400. Three different variants of the smart wearable have also been spotted. Although the expected battery life of the Pixel Watch is yet to be specified, we could expect between 24 hours and 40 hours of power for the device. Some close models in terms of battery capacity include the Galaxy Watch 4, the Fossil Gen 6, and the Skagen Falster Gen 6.
The new WearOS of the Pixel Watch could provide greater optimizations than earlier OS models. This could mean better battery performance. The charging potential of the Pixel Watch is still unknown at this time, which is also an important metric. There are a few other details about the Pixel Watch that are still prominent in the rumor mills. The tempo of leaks around the Pixel Watch could indicate an imminent launch, but the specifics are still lacking.
If you are looking for a new low-end phone available for a very affordable price, the Redmi lineup has a lot to offer in 2022. We are talking specifically about the Redmi 10 series, which now includes several new devices. Recently, the Xiaomi sub-brand launched the 2022 version of the vanilla Redmi 10, the new Redmi 10A, and even the Redmi 10 Power with higher-end specifications. If you are not an expert on phones, it will be hard for you to pick a device among the ones in this trio. That is the reason why we decided to publish a comparison between the specifications of the Redmi 10, the Redmi 10A, and the Redmi 10 Power.
Xiaomi Redmi 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi 10A vs Xiaomi Redmi 10 Power
Dual 50 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4
5 MP f/2.0 front camera
Single 13 MP
5 MP front camera
Dual 50 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4
5 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
6000 mAh, fast charging 18W
5000 mAh
6000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Design
If you want the most impressive device in terms of design, then opt for the Redmi 10 Power. Unlike its siblings, it comes with a very attractive leather back and, alongside the OPPO F21 Pro, it is the only affordable phone in 2022 with a leather back. For the rest, the design is the same as the Redmi 10A and the vanilla Redmi 10, but it is a bit thicker because of the presence of a big battery and due to its leather back. The fingerprint reader of the phone is side-mounted and the front panel includes a waterdrop notch.
Display
The displays of the Redmi 10 Power and the Redmi 10 are exactly the same in terms of quality and specifications. They are below-average IPS LCD panels with HD+ resolution (720 x 1600 pixels) and a diagonal of 6.7 inches: do not expect anything special from these displays, but they are sufficient panels. The Redmi 10A comes with an IPS LCD panel with an HD+ resolution as well, but it is a smaller panel with a diagonal of 6.53 inches. This makes the phone more compact than its siblings. All of these phones have a waterdrop notch, mono speakers, and a pretty thick bezel on the lower side.
Hardware/Software
The Redmi 10A is the most disappointing device of the trio because it is fueled by an inferior MediaTek Helio G25 chipset built at 12 nm and running at a max frequency of 2 GHz. The SoC is paired with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage that you can furtherly expand with a micro SD. The Redmi 10 Power and the vanilla version are both powered by the Snapdragon 680 4G mobile platform built at 6 nm with a max frequency of 2.4 GHz, but the Power variant wins the hardware comparison. Why? Simple, because of the memory configuration: it comes with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage, while the vanilla version stops at 6 GB of RAM.
Camera
Again, the Redmi 10A is the less impressive one because it packs just one single rear shooter with a 13 MP resolution. The Redmi 10 and the Power variant come with a dual camera including a better 50 MP main sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor. The front cameras are all the same, with 5 MP resolutions.
Battery
If you are looking for longer battery life, then you should buy either the Redmi 10 Power or the vanilla Redmi 10. They have the same 6000 mAh battery capacity and a more efficient processor built at 6 nm. The Redmi 10A has a smaller 5000 mAh battery, but it is still a great battery phone.
Xiaomi Redmi 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi 10A vs Xiaomi Redmi 10 Power: Price
You need about €100/$105 to purchase the Redmi 10A, the Redmi 10 Power costs about €180/$190, and the vanilla version starts from €149/$157. The Redmi 10A can not compete with its siblings, while the Redmi 10 Power is a vanilla version with more RAM and a leather body. Which one would you pick?
Although the Redmi K50 series was launched only in April, it seems that the ambitious Xiaomi company is already brewing up its successor, the Redmi K50S series to be released soon in the second half of 2022.
Source: xiaomiui.net
A report by xiaomiui.net has recently uncovered the flagship device models that will be launched soon by Xiaomi later in the year. The team that reported on the leak has gotten the info from Xiaomi’s MIUI software codebase.
According to the report, Xiaomi will be launching a total of 5 models from the Redmi K50S series and Xiaomi 12T series this year which are respectively the Redmi K50S Pro, the standard Redmi K50S, the standard Xiaomi 12T, Xiaomi 12T Pro, and Xiaomi 12T Pro HyperCharge.
The codebase also reveals the model number, region availability and processor that is running under the hood of these 5 upcoming flagships.
Let’s start with the “Pro” models first. The Redmi K50S Pro is to be announced in China under the model number 22081212C. The device is to be equipped with Qualcomm’s upcoming yet-to-be-announced flagship processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+.
Moving onto the Xiaomi 12T Pro, the device is said to be a rebrand of the Redmi K50S Pro but for the global market as it shares a similar model number 22081212G instead. The Xiaomi 12T Pro will also be available in Japan as well but with the model number 22081212R instead.
However, what is interesting is that Xiaomi is supposedly bringing a “Hypercharge” version of the Redmi K50S Pro, called the Xiaomi 12T Pro Hypercharge. This model seems to be not available in China and will be exclusive to the global market under the model number 22081212UG.
Xiaomi’s 120W Hypercharge Technology
Since the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a rebrand of the Redmi K50S Pro, the Xiaomi 12T Pro will be sporting the same Snapdragon 8 Gen1+ as its Chinese counterpart as well.
As for the standard models, the standard Redmi K50S will be launched in China under the model number 22071212AC whereas the Xiaomi 12T will be launched in the global market under the model number 22071212AG. The Xiaomi 12T is to be a rebranded version of the Redmi K50S launched for the global market.
Gathering from the codebase, it seems that the Xiaomi 12T/Redmi K50S will be powered by an unknown MediaTek Dimensity chipset instead of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1+.
It seems that Xiaomi is really trying to push into the upper mid-range and flagship premium segment hard in 2022, and for updates on the latest releases by Xiaomi, stay tuned to Gizmochina’s coverage on the latest news of gadgets and devices from China.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 was launched back in 2018 with Android 8.0 Oreo OS. The device received the Android 9 Pie-based OneUI update in 2019 and it was followed by the Android 10-based OneUI 2 update in 2020. However, the device didn’t receive the Android 11 update and the company officially removed it from the software support list. But Samsung seems to offer support for security updates even after more than four years as the smartphone has now received a recent security patch.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ have received a new security update and it brings the March 2022 Security patch. Well, not the latest, but a recent one and it is also great to see a four-year-old phone still getting the security updates.
The firmware version of the update is G96xUSQU9FVB2 and it is currently rolling out for the carrier-locked S9 and S9+ models in the US. If you own a Galaxy S9 or S9+, head to Settings > Software Update and download and install the update.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 series was released with Snapdragon 845/Exynos 9810 SoCs (depending on the region). Both phones offered compact screens and up to dual-camera setup. The Galaxy S9 came with a 5.8-inch curved screen, while the S9 Pro featured a 6.2-inch panel. The vanilla version has a single 12MP rear camera, whereas, the Plus model has a 12MP main + 12MP telephoto dual-camera system.
Yesterday, Realme launched the GT Neo 3 smartphone in the Indian market. Just like in China, the phone comes in two different battery and charging configurations – 5,000/80W and 4,500/150W. The official starting price of the device is Rs. 36,999, which is in the higher range than what the fans expected. However, you can get the device for as low as Rs. 29,999. Let’s see how.
The Realme GT Neo 3 with 80W charging is priced at Rs. 36,999/Rs. 38,999 for the 8GB +128GB and 8GB + 256GB options, respectively. The GT Neo3 with 150W charging is priced at Rs. 42,999 for the lone 12GB + 256GB option.
Realme GT neo3
But, if you own an SBI bank Debit or Credit card then you get flat Rs. 7,000 instant discount. So the phone can be bought for a starting price of Rs. 29,999. Do note that this card discount offer is only for a limited time. The phone can be purchased with this offer starting from May 4 to May 9. It is available in Nitro Blue, Sprint White, and Asphalt Black colors on the Flipkart website.
Realme GT Neo 3 Specifications
The Realme GT Neo 3 comes with a 6.7-inch punch-hole AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution. The smartphone has a 120Hz refresh rate screen and 1000Hz touch sampling rate support. It has a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and 10-bit colors.
It has a triple camera system at the rear with a 50MP Sony IMX766 main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro lens with a 4cm focal length. It is powered by the Dimensity 8100 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage. The phone houses a 4,500 or 5,000mAh battery with support for 80W or 150W fast charging technology. Lastly, it boots on the Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 OS.
The OnePlus 10 Pro is currently the top-most smartphone offering from the brand. The device has some great specifications on paper and its cameras were also boasted to have been improved. However, the smartphone has failed to take the upper spots in DXOMark’s global rankings for smartphone cameras. The device also got defeated by previous-gen flagships.
The OnePlus 10 Pro takes the 27th spot on DXOMark’s camera test with a score of 127. This is way too low for a flagship smartphone. The device has lost to the 2020’s Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and 2021’s Vivo X60 Pro+. Some premium phones from previous years like the Apple iPhone 12 Pro and Vivo X50 Pro+ have also beaten the OnePlus 10 Pro.
It appears that the Hasselblad branding on the phone just acts as a tag and does not really help in improving the phone’s camera capabilities. However, the device does have an improved camera over its predecessors. For instance, the OnePlus 9 Pro comes in the 33rd spot, while the OnePlus 8 Pro bags the 54th position. So, the cameras on the OnePlus 10 Pro do seem to do well in comparison to its predecessors, however, it doesn’t seem to be as good of a camera as you’d expect from a 2022 flagship.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has remained in the rumor mills since November 2021. It was hinted that it will be released this year. There had been speculation that the Galaxy Z Flip3 successor will come with the same battery capacity as its predecessor. A new report monitored in the Netherlands has however indicated that the Z Flip4 will come with a bigger battery than the Z Flip3.
Galaxy Z Flip 3 3D renders by LetsGoDigital (Giuseppe Spinelli)
As per the Dutch publication, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 with model number SM-F721 will come with two batteries. The first battery is a sub-battery with a rated capacity of 2,400mAh, while the second battery is the main battery with a rated capacity of 903mAh. Therefore, the overall battery capacity of the Galaxy Z Flip4 is 3,303mAh, which is slightly higher than the Z Flip3’s total rated battery size. It is projected that the typical battery capacity of the new model will be at least 100mAh higher than its predecessor.
While the difference in battery capacity of the two devices is quite small (100mAh), it remains to be seen how much life Samsung will pack into the new battery in terms of efficient design improvements.
The current claims are still in the realm of speculations also, hence Samsung could come up with something quite different from the current speculations. There are no specifics yet about the exact release date for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4.
Foldable phones are all the hype these days. More and more companies are jumping into the concept. The foldable phone market is dominated by Samsung but slowly more smartphone brands are making room for them. Xiaomi entered the segment with the Mi Mix Fold. The Chinese company will follow it up with the Mix Fold 2 this year, and a new report sheds some light on what the upcoming foldable will look like.
There have been many rumors and speculations flying around regarding the Mix Fold 2. However, a recent report by XDA finally gives us the first glimpse of Xiaomi’s next foldable.
Kacper Skrzypek, a senior XDA member, discovered images of the Mi Mix Fold successor within the latest MIUI China builds.
The image does not provide much insight except the outline of the phone and camera placement. It can be seen that the camera bump on the back of the phone is a square with rounded corners, unlike the rectangular bump of Mi Mix Fold.
The inner display is clean and does not have any camera cutout, the handset can be seen to have a punch hole camera in the center of the external display.
Skrzypek also shared that the foldable phone is codenamed “Zizhan”. The MIUI code further reveals “Zizhan” will have the same display as “Umi” (codename for the Mi 10) which means Mi Mix Fold 2 may come out with a Super AMOLED display carrying support for 90Hz refresh rate and HDR 10+.
Previous leaks suggest that the device will have an improved crease and could be powered by TSMC-made Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus. MIX Fold 2 is likely to have an internal screen size of 8-inches and a cover display size of 6.5-inches.
Samsung sources batteries for its smartphones from multiple suppliers in addition to its SDI subsidiary. It’s now looking to China for the batteries that will go inside its next foldable phones. According to a report by The ELEC, Samsung is considering adopting batteries from a Chinese company called ATL (Amperex Technology Limited). ATL is the world’s leading manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries and also supplies batteries to Apple.
The South Korean tech giant is likely considering using ATL batteries for its foldable phones to cut unit prices down of its existing supplier, Samsung SDI. It is rumored that Samsung will lower the price tags of its forthcoming foldable phones tentatively named the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4.
Batteries constitute about 4% to 5% of the manufacturing costs of smartphones. A single battery costs the manufacturer around $4 to $6 depending on its capacity and other design attributes. Battery is not the most important element when companies decide the prices of their smartphones but it plays a significant role.
The majority of the batteries used in the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold series were sourced from Samsung SDI. So if the partnership gets approved, it will be the first time that Samsung will use batteries from ATL for its Galaxy Z series of foldable phones.
Samsung is also reviewing batteries from LG Energy Solution on its latest foldable phones which shows that the company is trying to expand its sources and eliminate expensive suppliers in the chain.
It is worth mentioning that ATL once lost Samsung as customer due to the Galaxy Note 7fiasco, however, the partnership between the two companies got reinstated and ATL started supplying batteries for the Galaxy A and M series of smartphones. The Chinese battery manufacturer started providing batteries for flagship phones again with the Galaxy S21.
Earlier this month, Nubia debuted the Red Magic 7 Pro gaming smartphone in the global market. The smartphone is now available for purchase in different regions across the globe.
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro price & availability
The Red Magic 7 Pro international variant comes in two configurations. The 16GB + 256GB is priced at $799/£679/€799 and the 16GB + 512GB configuration has a price tag of $899/£759/€899 in the US, UK, and European markets respectively.
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro specs & features
The gaming smartphone has a 6.8-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 100 percent DCI P3 color gamut, 10-bit color, DC dimming, and more. It also features 960Hz multi-finger touch sampling rate and an in-display fingerprint sensor that doubles as a heart rate monitor.
Under the hood, the smartphone packs Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It also features the Red Core 1 independent gaming chip to help alleviate some of the load from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, helping it perform at its peak for longer.
The device operates on RedMagic OS 5.0, based on Android 12. It features shoulder trigger buttons for a seamless gaming experience and houses a 5000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support. For cooling, the smartphone has the ICE 8.0 cooling system with an RGB fan that has a top speed of 20,000 rpm to keep the temperatures under control.
For optics, the Red Magic 7 Pro gets a triple camera unit headlined by a 64-megapixel main sensor. The other two cameras on the rear are an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. On the front, the device features a 16-megapixel under-display selfie camera.
Earlier this week, the Xiaomi 12 Pro debuted in India with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and a starting price of ₹62,999. The first sale date of the device is officially set for May 2 in the country.
Now, Xiaomi has announced a special sale for the Xiaomi 12 Pro dubbed the Xiaomi Fan Sale. Customers will be able to purchase the latest Xiaomi flagship on May 1 for up to ₹20,000 off by exchanging their existing Xiaomi or Redmi Note series smartphones.
Users of devices like the Mi 10, Mi 10T, Mi 10i, Mi 11X, Mi 11X Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, etc can get ₹20,000 exchange value for their smartphones while buying the Xiaomi 12 Pro. While the Note 10 Pro Max users can get ₹18,999 exchange discount. Interested readers can check out this link for the complete list of eligible devices and their exchange value. The offer will be valid while purchasing the Xiaomi 12 Pro from Amazon India and Mi.com.
Xiaomi 12 Pro specs & features
The flagship device comes with a 6.73-inch LTPO E5 AMOLED display with a 2K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1500nits peak brightness, HDR10+ support, and Dolby Vision certification.
Under the hood, it features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It runs on Android 12-based MIUI 13 out of the box and is powered by a 4,600mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging support. It is also capable of 50W wireless fast charging.
For optics, the device features a triple camera setup with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX707 primary camera with an f/1.9 aperture and OIS support. The ultrawide lens is also 50-megapixel with an f/2.2 aperture and a 115-degree FOV and there is another 50-megapixel sensor for the portrait camera. On the front, the device houses a 32-megapixel shooter for selfies and video calls.
Last week, Xiaomi launched the Redmi 10 Power in the Indian market. The smartphone was a surprise launch by the brand and comes with the Snapdragon 680 and a whopping 8GB of RAM.
At launch, the company unveiled the price of the smartphone but kept its sale date under wraps. Now, the Redmi 10 Power has officially gone on sale.
Redmi 10 Power price & availability
The device has a price tag of ₹14,999 for 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. It is available in two colors – Sporty Orange and Power Black. The smartphone can be purchased from Mi.com, Mi Home Stores, Amazon India, and retail stores.
Redmi 10 Power specs & features
The Redmi 10 Power features a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution. The display panel has a 20:9 aspect ratio, 60Hz refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
Under the hood, the device houses a Snapdragon 680 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The storage can be further expanded by 512GB via a Micro SD card. The device packs a massive 6000mAh battery which has support for 10W fast charging. The charger in the box, however, is an 18W charging brick. It runs on Android 11-based MIUI 13 out of the box.
Other features include Bluetooth 5.0, FM radio, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a single speaker setup.
For optics, the Redmi 10 Power houses a dual-camera setup on the back comprising of a 50-megapixel primary camera with f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel portrait sensor. The fingerprint scanner is also housed on the camera island. Upfront, we get a 5-megapixel snapper for selfies and videocalls.
Giztop is giving $150 OFF on Redmi K50 Gaming Edition Smartphone. The gaming phone which generally retails for $799 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $649 only at Giztop.
Redmi K50 Gaming Edition features a 6.67” OLED display with 2400x1080p resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Chipset it comes with 8GB /12GB LPDDR5 RAM options and 128GB /256GB internal storage options.
Redmi K50 Gaming edition comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 64MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 20MP sensor in the front. Fueled by a 4700mAh battery it supports a 120W fast flash charge and runs the Android 12 OS-based MIUI 13.
Available in three exciting colors viz. Silver, Black, and Blue, you can now buy Redmi K50 Gaming Edition at heavily discounted prices only at Giztop. Please note this price is applicable to the 12GB + 256GB variant only. However, you can find other variants also at discounted prices.
Also, note that the special Redmi K50 AMG F1 Versionis also available at a heavily discounted price of $779 only. This is a limited-time offer. So make sure to place your order before the deal expires.
For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.
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