iQOO Neo5 SE Price dropped by ¥ 200 ($30) in China, Here’s the revised pricing

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Apr 29, 2022

iQOO announced yesterday that it will release the iQOO Neo6 SE on May 6. With the arrival of the new flagship, the price of its predecessor, the iQOO Neo5 SE, dropped by 200 Yuan ($30).

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The iQOO official flagship store in the Chinese e-commerce platform Jingdong shows that the starting price of the 8GB+128GB variant of the iQOO Neo5 SE has been reduced by 200 Yuan.

iQOO Neo5 SE price dropped — Via: Jingdong

The iQOO Neo5 SE was previously available at a starting price of ¥1,999 ($303), but will now be available at ¥1,799 for the 8+128GB variant after the ¥200 price cut.

iQOO Neo5 SE Specifications

iQOO runs Android-based 12 Origin OS Ocean and features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD with a 144Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 870 5G SoC, paired with up to 12GB of RAM. The smartphone comes with a 50 MP(wide)+8 MP (ultrawide)+ 2 MP (macro) rear camera setup at the back, accompanied by a Dual-LED flash. At the front, the handset features a 16-megapixel selfie camera sensor.

iQOO Neo5 SE comes with a 4500mAh battery that supports 55W fast charging. The device is available in three color options, Black, White, and Aurora. It is worth mentioning that iQOO Neo5 SE is also equipped with dual speakers and has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

It’s successor the iQOO Neo6 SE will likely feature a 6.62-inch OLED display with a punch-hole at the top-centre position. The Neo6 SE may offer a Full HD+ resolution display and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is said to feature an in-screen fingerprint scanner for security.

The device is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 870 and fueled by a 4,700mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging. It is likely to run on the Android 12 OS and iQOO UI.

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DJI suspends all shipments to Russia & Ukraine to reduce the weaponization of its drones

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Apr 29, 2022

The global leader in drone manufacturing DJI is immediately suspending sales of its drones in Russia and Ukraine, as both countries increasingly rely on drones in the two-month-long war. DJI is also cutting off support in both countries. This could imply that Aeroscopes will no longer be functional in Russia and Ukraine.

DJI says it is worried about its products being used for combat purposes, outside their original design, hence it will no longer provide after-sales support. This is a major move by the Chinese Drone maker which is bound to affect both sides in the ongoing conflict.

Back in February at the start of the war, Ukraine had accused DJI of providing AeroScope resources in assistance to the Russian war effort. Both Russia and Ukraine have deployed DJI drones mainly for reconnaissance. However, there are stories that some of the drones are being weaponized by Ukraine.

In the aftermath of the war, many western companies suspended doing business with Russia but DJI had insisted on its continuing operations back in March. It is unclear what prompted the swift decision by DJI. Beijing and Moscow have had a strong relationship, but the Chinese government has been cautious during the war so far. The company says it has tried consistently to stay out of geopolitics and the current crisis is one of such.

The neutral stance of DJI in the current crisis will not prevent newer DJI drones from surfacing in the two countries. DJI is not directly into sales in both countries it will stop shipments to the two nations. It also means that new AeroScope licenses will not be issued and there will be no license renewals.

It is unclear which of the countries will feel the impact of the DJI move more heavily. While Moscow continues to grapple with a stringent sanctions regime, Kyiv has become a bride of sorts, enjoying massive military assistance from Germany, the US, and the UK. Some of the drone assets delivered to Ukraine are of the highest quality and they are being deployed immediately.

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Samsung smartphone market share hits 5 year record high in Q1 2022

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Apr 29, 2022

A new report has revealed that Samsung Electronics has seen robust performance in the first quarter of this year. Apparently, the company managed to hit a new record high market share in five years.

The news arrives from a StrategyAnalytics report, which stated that the global smartphone shipments fell by 11 percent year on year to 314 million units in Q1 2022. However, despite the decline, the South Kroean tech giant managed to achieve a notable market share of 24 percent during the first quarter. On the other hand, Apple came in second with an 18 percent market share, followed by Xiaomi, OPPO (including OnePlus), and Vivo that rounded up the top five list.

According to Woody Oh , Director at at Strategy Analytics, “We estimate Samsung shipped 75 million smartphones and topped the global smartphone market with a healthy 24 percent share in Q1 2022. It is the vendor’s highest first quarter performance by market share since 2017. Demand was strong for the newly launched flagship Galaxy S22 series, especially the higher priced S22 Ultra model. Meanwhile, Samsung continue to ramp up mass market A series in multiple markets.”

In other words, the company’s smartphone across multiple ranges saw great success across the globe. But as of right now, the global handset market is expect to further contract by around 1 to 2 percent in 2022. This is likely due to the effects of geopolitical issues, component shortages, price inflation, exchange rate volatility, and the ongoing pandemic as well.

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Xiaomi patents unique smartphone with detachable folding display

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Apr 29, 2022

Xiaomi has been known to apply for a number of patents often. And now, the company was recently granted a new patent that offers us a look at what one of its future smartphones might look like.

The Chinese tech giant had one of its patents be granted in China, which highlights a unique and innovate handset that has a flexible display that can be detached from the body. As per the patent’s summary, the body of the smartphone and the foldable screen panel can be separated from one another. Furthermore, the flexible display wraps around and covers the body when it is attached to the main body.

In other words, the display is unfolded fully when it is detached from the body of the smartphone. Notably, the display is still usable after being removed from the body through wireless data transmission between the flexible screen and the main body. This also implies that the screen itself will be capable of basic computing and houses a battery separate from the main housing as well.

As of right now, finer details regarding the device itself is still unknown. This is still just a patent so we have no way of confirming whether the brand is actually working on such a product or is simply covering all bases. Xiaomi is known to patenting unique handset designs. But, it does offer us a look what the future of smartphones.

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Apple announces new Hidrate Spark smart bottles that tracks your water intake

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Sean

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Apr 29, 2022

Apple has just announced a new product for the Indian market, which is the new Hidrate Spark smart bottle. The new gadget was recently added to its list of officially supported third party accessories, so let’s take a look.

The Cupertino based giant is known for charging a “premium” for its electronic products, but the new product isn’t simply an expensive packaged water bottle. It is a smart product, which can keep track of the amount of water that is consumed by its users. This information is crossed with other details related to the users’ body and fitness routine. Through this, it informs users to intake water at regular intervals which is based on each individual user.

The new Hidrate Spark smart bottle series includes four models. Namely, the Hidrate Spark 3, Hidrate Spark Pro, Hidrate Spark Steel, and Hidrate Spark Steel Pro. As of right now, finer details about these smart bottles and what distinguishes between themselves is unknown. Although, official notes claims that they feature a vacuum insulated thermos body that can maintain drinks at the same temperature for a whole day.

The base Hidrate Spark 3 has a 590ml capacity and costs 59.95 US Dollars. Meanwhile, the Pro variant has a 710ml water capacity also has the same price tag. On the other hand, the Steel version with 620ml capacity costs 69.95 US Dollars, while the Pro Steel model is the top end variant with a 950ml capacity and is available for 79.95 US Dollars. These smart bottles are likely targeting users that regularly work out or train for fitness, since proper water consumption is a key aspect for good health.

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Realme Smart TV X Full HD launched with bezel-less display, HDR 10, & more

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Apr 29, 2022

Realme held a launch conference in India earlier today (29th April 2022). In this event, the company announced various new production in the region, with one of the device being the new Smart TV X Full HD. So let’s have a look.

The Chinese smartphone maker’s latest smart TV arrives in two different sizes, namely a 40 inch and 43 inch model, both of which come with Full HD resolution. The company placed an emphasis on its overall design, since it arrives with Full-vision Bezel-less display (with bezels measuring just 5.76mm in thickness) that also supports HDR 10 Codec and Chroma Boost Picture Engine as well. For audio, the new smart TV features a 24W Dolby Audio Quad stereo speakers. The device runs the latest Android TV 11, which comes with Play Store and Google Assistant support.

The Realme Smart TV X Full HD is powered by a quad core 64 bit MediaTek processor that has a 1.1GHz clock speed, while its 1GB RAM is clocked at 2133MHz. The 40 inch model of the new smart TV is priced at 22,999 INR (roughly 300 US Dollars) while the 43 inch model costs 25,999 INR (roughly 340 US Dollars). The first sale of the 40 inch model begins at noon of May 4, while the 43 inch model goes on sale on noon of May 5.

Notably, the company is also releasing the TV with a special introductory offer, with the smaller version being available for just 20,999 INR (roughly 275 US Dollars) between May 4 to May 9. On the other hand, the larger sibling will be available for just 22,999 INR from May 5 to May 9. The TV will can be bought from realme.com, Flipkart, and other retail stores as well.

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Realme Buds Q2s TWS earbuds officially launched in India for ₹1,999 ($26)

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Apr 29, 2022

Along with the Realme GT Neo 3 smartphone in the Indian market, the company has launched a few more products, including Realme Buds Q2s true wireless earphones which were originally announced last month in China.

In India, the Realme Buds Q2s are priced at ₹1,999, which roughly converts to $26. They come in three color options — Black, White, and Green. The TWS earphones will go on sale from 2nd May via Realme.com, Flipkart, Amazon, and offline stores.

The Realme Buds Q2s come with 10mm drivers each and are IPX4-rated for splash resistance. They have support for AAC and SBC audio codecs and have Bluetooth 5.2 as a connectivity option which offers up to 10m range.

Instead of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), the wireless earphones come with AI ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) for calls. While there’s no ANC, they do have some other advanced features, like support for 88ms low-latency gaming mode and support for Dolby Atmos for a better sound experience.

The TWS earbuds also have support for touch gestures and can be easily controlled through the Realme Link mobile application. As for the battery life, the company is promising a seven-hour battery life on a single charge and up to 30 hours of battery life with the charging case which can be recharged through the USB Type-C port.

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Realme Pad Mini launched in India with 8.7-inch display, Unisoc T616 chip, 6,400mAh battery, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 29, 2022

Back in September 2021, Realme entered the tablet category with the launch of the Realme Pad in India. The brand’s first tablet was followed by its second in the form of the Realme Pad Mini earlier this month in the Philippines. This product has been now announced for India at the Realme GT Neo 3 launch event today. Let’s take a look at its pricing and availability for the region along with its specs.

Realme Pad Mini Price and Availability in India

The Realme Pad Mini will retail at the following price tags in India.

3GB + 32GB (WiFi-only) – ₹10,999 ($144)
3GB + 32GB (WiFi + LTE) – ₹12,999 ($170)
4GB + 64GB (WiFi-only) – ₹12,999 ($170)
4GB + 64GB (WiFi + LTE) – ₹14,999 ($196)

It will go on sale starting at 12 PM on May 2 via Flipkart, Realme.com, and retail stores across the country.

During the first sale, customers can get it at a discounted price as part of the Realme Anniversary Sale with prepaid transactions.

Realme Pad Mini Specifications

As the name suggests, the Realme Pad Mini is a tablet with a small footprint. It is built around an 8.7-inch display (LCD) with a resolution of 1340 x 800 pixels. The panel has 16.7 million colors and an 84.59% screen-to-body ratio.

The product features a metal casing and comes in two colors, such as Grey and Blue. It measures around 7.59mm in thickness and weighs about 372g.

The device is powered by a Unisoc T616 chipset paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. It boots Realme UI for Pad based on Android 11 and gets its juice from a 6,400mAh battery, which can be charged at the rate of 18W.

Further, the tablet has an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. It houses dual stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a MicroSD card slot, and a USB Type-C port.

Connectivity options on it include dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, and LTE (optional). Apart from a fingerprint sensor, it has all the essential sensors, such as an ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and a compass.

Realme GT Neo3 launched in India with Dimensity 8100, 150W / 80W charging

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 29, 2022

Realme GT Neo3 has finally landed in India. The smartphone was first announced in March in China. It goes without saying that the major attraction of the device is that it carries support for 150W SuperVOOC fast charging. Other notable features include a 120Hz AMOLED panel, a Dimensity 8100-Max chipset, and 50-megapixel triple cameras.

Apart from announcing the GT Neo3, the company also announced a couple of other products, such as the Realme Pad Mini tablet, Realme smart TV X Full HD, and Realme Buds Q2s. Here is all the information on the design, specifications, features, and price of the GT Neo3.

Design and Display

The Realme GT Neo3 measures 163.3 x 75.6mm x 8.2mm and weighs 188 grams. The double striped design on the glass back of the device represents the performance and speed that the smartphone promises. The front of the device is protected by a Gorilla Glass 5 panel.

The GT Neo3 is the first-ever Realme smartphone to feature a display with a centrally positioned punch-hole. It houses a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, up to 120Hz refresh rate, 1000Hz instantaneous sampling rate, 10-bit colors, and 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut. The screen is integrated with a fingerprint scanner and comes with an independent display chip for higher frame rates while gaming and lower power consumption. The smartphone boasts a 94.2 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Specifications

The Realme GT Neo3 is fuelled by the Dimensity 8100 chipset, which is paired up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The phone offers up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device is equipped with a 39606mm²heat dissipation area, which comprises a 4129mm² 3D tempered VC unit and a nine-layer heat dissipation structure.

The GT Neo3 packs a 4,500mAh battery, which supports 150W SuperDart charging. According to the company, the smartphone can go from 0 to 50 percent in just 5 minutes. The GT Neo3 comes in another battery variant that houses a 5,000mAh cell. This variant carries support for 80W SuperDart charging.

The Android 12 OS with Realme UI 3.0 on top comes preinstalled on the Realme GT Neo3. The device is equipped with other features such as dual SIM slots, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, an X-axis linear motor, a USB-C port, Dolby Atmos powered dual speakers and Hi-Res Audio support.

Cameras

The Realme GT Neo3 has a 16-megapixel camera for capturing selfies and video calls. The rear camera setup of the device has an OIS-assisted Sony IMX766 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture. It is accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera with a 119-degree FOV and a 2-megapixel macro camera with a 4cm focal length.

Pricing and availability

The Realme GT Neo3 with 80W charging has arrived in India in three options: 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models are priced at Rs 36,999, Rs 38,999, respectively. The GT Neo3 with 150W charging comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It is priced at Rs 42,999. The handset can be bought in colors like Nitro Blue, Asphalt Black, and Sprint White.

Realme India and Flipkart will carry out the first sale of the Realme GT Neo3 at 12 pm (local time) on May 4 in India. It will be also available for purchase through retail stores.

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OnePlus Nord Buds announced in India with 12.4mm drivers & 30hr battery

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Sean

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Apr 29, 2022

OnePlus has just announced two new smartphones for the Indian market. But alongside the OnePlus 10R and Nord CE 2 Lite, the company also unveiled its latest truly wireless earbuds, which is the Nord Buds.

The new Nord Buds feature a 12.4mm audio drivers and comes with Bluetooth 5.2 support. The earbuds offers up to 7 hours of audio playback on a single charge but pairing it with the charging case bumps the battery life to 30 hours. Notably, a quick 10 minute charge offers an additional 5 hours of playback. The Chinese smartphone maker’s latest earbuds feature an in ear style design with interchangeable eartips.

Each individual buds packs a 41mAh battery, while the charging case houses a 480mAh battery. The Nord Buds TWS earbuds also arrives with Dolby Atmos audio support, a dedicated 94ms low latency gaming mode on select smartphones, a dual mic setup that offers AI noise reduction. Other notable features include, an IP55 protection rating, USB Type C charging port, touch controls, Dirac audio tuned, three sound presets, and even fast pairing with OnePlus smartphones as well.

The new TWS earbuds from the brand arrive in the sub 3,000 INR category and will compete with other brands like Realme, Noise, and boAt in the region. It is priced at 2,799 INR (roughly 36 US Dollars) and are offered in two color options. This includes Black Slate and White Marble. The earbuds will go on sale starting from May 10, and will be available for purchase from Flipkart, Amazon, OnePlus.in, and various offline retail stores in India.

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Poco M4 5G launched in India with Dimensity 700 SoC, 90Hz display, 5,000mAh battery, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 29, 2022

As scheduled, Poco has officially launched the Poco M4 5G in India. As the leaks and teasers suggested, the latest budget smartphone from the brand is nothing but a rebranded Redmi Note 11E 5G with a different selfie camera and Android 12. For the unaware, the Redmi model quietly went official in China in March. The only difference between the two is the rear panel design.

Poco M4 5G Specifications

The Poco M4 5G sports a plastic body and comes in three colors. It measures 163.99 x 76.09 x 8.9mm in dimensions and weighs 200g.

The handset flaunts a 6.58-inch display (LCD) with a resolution of 2408 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) and a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel has a 240Hz touch sampling rate, a 1500:1 contrast ratio, and a dewdrop notch.

The device is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It runs MIUI 13 for Poco based on Android 12.

The phone houses a 50MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) dual camera setup on the rear and an 8MP front-facing camera. It offers 5G connectivity (7 5G bands), dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS, and a USB Type-C port.

Other features include a 3.5mm headphone jack, a dedicated MicroSD card slot, an IR blaster, an IP52 rating, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It has all the essential sensors like an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and compass.

Last but not least, the smartphone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

Poco M4 5G Price and Availability in India

The POCO M4 5G will retail at the following price tags in India.

4GB + 64GB – ₹12,999 ($170)
6GB + 128GB – ₹14,999 ($196)

It can be purchased in either Poco Yellow, Cool Blue, or Power Black color options from Flipkart starting May 5.

Customers can avail of a ₹2,000 instant discount on SBI credit card and EMI transactions.

Tecno Phantom X launched in India, with curved 90Hz display, Helio G95, & more

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Sean

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Apr 29, 2022

Tecno has just launched a new smartphone in India. It is the Phantom X that had first been announced last year. This device is the company’s top end premium model that comes with some notable specs, so let’s have a look.

The smartphone sports a 6.7 inch curved AMOLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution with a 90Hz refresh rate, 103 percent colour gamut, and a pill shaped punch hole cutout on the front. The screen even houses an in display fingerprint scanner as well. Under the hood, the device is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G95 SoC along with Mali G57 GPU. For memory, the Phantox X is paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

On the back, the handset features a triple camera setup that consists of a 50 megapixel primary sensor, paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 13 megapixel portrait camera. Meanwhile, the front houses a 48 megapixel selfie shooter and another 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens in the dual camera setup. The smartphone is powered by a large 4,700mAh battery pack that supports 33W fast charging from its USB Type C port.

The Tecno Phantom X is available in two color options, namely Summer Sunset and Iceland Blue. So for those interested, you can check out the device on Amazon, with sales beginning from May 4. The device is priced at 25,999 INR (roughly 340 US Dollars) for its lone 8GB + 256GB model.

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Honor leads smartphone shipments in the Chinese market in Q1 2022: Canalys

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Jeet

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Apr 29, 2022

Honor became an independent brand from Huawei a couple of years ago and the company has been launching new devices at regular intervals in an attempt to recapture the lost market share in China as well as globally.

It appears to have achieved its goal in the Chinese market. As per the new report coming from Canalys, Honor has emerged as the leading smartphone brand in terms of shipments in the Chinese market in the first quarter of this year.

The company shipped 15 million units of smartphones in Q1 2022 and managed to have a massive growth rate of 205 percent. OPPO, which also includes OnePlus, shipped 13.9 million units to grab the second spot in the market.

Apple closely comes in at the third position with 13.8 million shipments, making it into the top three smartphone brands list for the Chinese market. Vivo and Xiaomi grab the fourth and fifth positions with 12.2 million and 10.6 million shipments respectively.

Overall, the Chinese market witnessed a massive year-on-year decline of 18 percent and a month-to-month decline of 13 percent in the first quarter of this year as the market saw shipments of only 75.6 million units.

Along with launching new popular models like the Honor 60 and X30 series, the company has been focusing on regaining the market share and for that. Along with the online, Honor is also trying to expand its footprint in the offline space to reach more customers.

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Vivo X80 and X80 Pro smartphones available for purchase in China; price starts at 3,699 yuan ($557)

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Jeet

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Apr 29, 2022

A couple of days ago, Vivo announced its new X-series smartphones in its home country China in the form of the Vivo X80 and Vivo X80 Pro. Now, both the devices are available for purchase in the Chinese market.

The base model of the Vivo X80 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at 3,699 yuan (~$557) while the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model costs 3,999 yuan (~$603). The 12GB RAM and 256GB model costs 4,399 yuan (~$663) while the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage model is priced at 4,899 yuan (~$738).

On the other hand, there are three models of the Vivo X80 Pro powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model costs 5,499 yuan (~$829) while the 12GB RAM and 256GB model costs 5,999 yuan (~$904) and the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage model is priced at 6,699 yuan (~$1,009).

There are model models of the Vivo X80 Pro that come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC. The 12GB RAM and 256GB model costs 5,999 yuan (~$904) and the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage model is priced at 6,699 yuan (~$1,009).

Both the phones — Vivo X80 and X80 Pro feature a 6.78-inch E5 AMOLED display but the standard model has Full HD+ screen resolution while the Pro model has 2K resolution. Under the hood, both of them are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC but the Pro version also has two models powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

In the camera department, both models come with the company’s proprietary V1+ ISP chip (Image Signal Processor) to enhance the photography experience along with Zeiss lenses. The smartphones run the Android 12 operating system with the company’s own OriginOS Ocean custom interface on top.

The Vivo X80 is powered by a 4,500mAh battery while the Pro models are powered by a 4,700mAh battery. All these models support 80W fast charging technology while the Pro models have support for 50W wireless charging.

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Here’s the first look at the iQOO Neo6 SE

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 29, 2022

On May 6, iQOO will unveil the iQOO Neo6 SE as the successor to the iQOO Neo5 SE, which was announced in December last year. A new poster of the Neo6 SE has appeared on Chinese retailer sites like JD.com and Suning.com, where it is listed for pre-orders. The poster gives the first look at the design of the smartphone.

The image shows that the iQOO Neo6 SE’s rear design will be almost identical to the iQOO Neo6, which went official earlier this month. The rear panel of the phone has a camera module in the upper-left corner and the iQOO branding towards the bottom.

The protruding camera module has a triple camera unit and an LED flash unit inside it. The ‘Neo’ branding is also available below the rear cameras. The handset will arrive in at least two colors: orange and dark teal.

iQOO Neo6 SE specifications

The iQOO Neo6 SE will reportedly feature a 6.62-inch OLED display with a punch-hole located at the top-centre position. There is no word on the front and rear cameras of the device. The screen of the Neo6 SE will offer a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will come equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner for security.

The Snapdragon 870 is present under the hood of the device. It is backed by a 4,700mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging. It is likely to run on the Android 12 OS and iQOO UI. The other specs of the smartphones are yet to be revealed.

The predecessor, the iQOO Neo5 SE, featured a 6.67-inch LCD FHD+ 144Hz display, a Snapdragon 870 chip, a 4,500mAh battery with 55W fast charging, up to 12 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of storage. It featured a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel (main) + 8-mgeapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.

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iPhone 14 series display panel images reveal pill-and-hole design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 29, 2022

Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 14 series in September this year. Several reports have revealed that some of the iPhone 14 models will sport a smaller notch, while others will have a pili-shaped cutout and a hole. A Twitter user (@SaranByte) shared a leaked image on Weibo. It showcases the display panels of the iPhone 14 lineup.

As can be seen in the leaked image, the iPhone 14 lineup includes four models, such as the iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Pro, the iPhone 14 Max, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The image suggests that the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will sport a pili-shaped cutout and a hole. for the Face ID sensors and front camera. Both devices are rumored to house a 6.1-inch and a 6.7-inch OLED display.

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The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will have a notch, which looks similar to the iPhone 13 series. Both models are speculated to feature a 6.1-inch and a 6.7-inch OLED screen.

The above-mentioned Twitter user claimed that the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro models will have thinner bezels, as reported by other sources before. In addition, the Pro models will sport a taller aspect ratio of 20:9 aspect ratio.

Recent reports have revealed that the iPhone 14 series will be blessed with an upgraded front camera, which will come with autofocus support and an f/1.9 aperture. The back of the iPhone 14 line is rumored to have a main camera with 48 megapixels.

It is speculated that the iPhone 14 and 14 Max will feature the Apple A15 Bionic chip and LPDDR4x RAM, whereas the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will get the all-new Apple A16 Bionic chipset and LPDDR5 RAM. All four models are likely to feature 6 GB of RAM.

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Realme GT Neo3 launch event: how to watch the livestream

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 29, 2022

Realme GT Neo3 is all set to launch in India today (April 29). The handset was announced earlier this month in China and is now making its way to India. One of the major highlights of the device is that it carries support for 150W SuperVOOC charging. The launch event will see the arrival of a couple of other products, such as the Realme Pad Mini tablet, the Realme Smart TV X Full HD, and the Realme Buds Q2 TWS earbuds. Here is all the information on how to watch the Realme GT Neo3 launch event.

Realme GT Neo3 launch event: how to watch it?

The launch event will begin at 12:30 pm today (April 29) in India. Realme will be live-streaming the event through Realme India’s YouTube channel. It will be viewable through Realme’s other social media platforms, such as Twitter and Facebook. Here is a look at all the devices that will be announced at the event.

Realme GT Neo3 specifications

The Realme GT Neo3 has a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display with an in-screen fingerprint scanner, a Dimensity 8100 chip, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,500mAh battery with 150W SuperVOOC charging. It has a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. It runs on the Realme UI 3.0 flavored Android 12 OS.

Realme Pad Mini specifications

The Realme Pad Mini has an 8.-inch IPS LCD display, a Unisoc T616 chipset, up to 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, up to 64 GB of storage, and a 6,400mAh battery with 18W charging. It has a 5-megapixel front camera and an 8-megapixel rear camera. It runs on the Android 11OS and Realme UI.

Realme Smart TV X Full HD specifications

The Realme TV X Full HD will come in 43-inch and 40-inch screen sizes. It features an LED display powered by the Chroma Boost Picture Engine with HDR10 support. It will also offer other features such as MediaTek’s quad-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal storage, 24W quad stereo speakers with Dolby Audio support, Android TV 11, and a bezel-less design.

Realme Bud Q2s specifications

The Realme Buds Q2s TWS earbuds will come with a 10mm bass boost audio driver. It will carry support for AI ENC noise cancellation for calls and Dolby Atmos support. It promises 30 hours of playback time. Lastly, a 10-minute charge will allow the Buds Q2s to last for up to 3 hours.

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Google Pixel Watch’s purported price and availability details leaked

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 28, 2022

The tempo of leaks relating to the unreleased Google Pixel Watch could point in one direction – an imminent launch. The past couple of weeks has seen a raft of rumors and pictures connected with the Pixel Watch. Now, another leak has provided new details about the pricing and availability of the Pixel Watch.

The Google Pixel Watch is rumored to be launched this year and the most recent leak showed the device on a man’s wrist. The new details leaked relate to its price, availability, and some previously unknown aspects of the device itself. The details emanated from a tweet by tipster Yogesh Brar who hints that the price of the Pixel Watch will range between $300 and $400. The pricing range shows that the Pixel Watch could be more expensive than a Fitbit wearable. It is projected to be in the same price range as the Apple Watch Series 7 or Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic.

Got some info on Pixel Watch from a relatively new source

1) Google Samsung partnership here as well.
2) Same sensors as Galaxy Watch (ECG & more)
3) new WearOS 3.1 build
4) 2 sizes, atleast 4 color watch bands.
5) Limited release, priced between $300-400

— Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) April 27, 2022

Brar’s tweet also says that the Pixel Watch will not be globally available, but only a few markets will get the device. This trajectory is similar to what has been for the Pixel phones so far. It is also rumored that the Pixel Watch will be powered by Samsung’s Exynos chipset. This will signal an increasing partnership between Google and Samsung. It has already been said that the Pixel Watch will run on WearOS 3.1 and it will come with a similar sensor lineup as the Galaxy Watch.

There is no specific release date yet for the Pixel Watch and many of the speculations are difficult to verify. For now, Google is still keeping the optics of the Pixel Watch under wraps. Therefore, much of the details about the Pixel Watch remain highly speculative.

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OPPO Find X5 Pro vs Vivo X80 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 28, 2022

After launching the foldable phone Vivo X Fold and the big phablet Vivo X Note, Vivo came up with another series of flagship phones: the most advanced device of this series, for now, is the Vivo X80 Pro, at least until the launch of the Pro+ variant in Q3 2022. Chances that the Vivo X80 Pro will hit the whole global market are higher if compared to the Vivo X Fold and the X Note and that is the reason why this device is very hot. But will it be able to compete with other flagships available globally? There is no better way to understand it than by comparing it to other top-tier flagships. Here is a comparison between the specifications of the Vivo X80 Pro and the OPPO Find X5 Pro.

OPPO Find X5 Pro vs Vivo X80 Pro

	OPPO Find X5 Pro	Vivo X80 Pro
DIMENSIONS	163.7 x 73.9 x 8.5 mm	164.57 x 75.3 x 9.1 mm
DISPLAY	6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED	6.78 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 9000, octa-core 3.05 GHz or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, ColorOS	Android 12, OriginOS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 50 + 13 + 50 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 32 MP f/2.4 front camera	Quad 50 + 8 + 12 + 48 MP, f/1.6 + f/2.2 + f/1.85 + f/3.4 32 MP f/2.45 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 80W, fast wireless charging 50W	4700 mAh, Fast Charging 80W, fast wireless charging 50W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, IP68 waterproof, eSIM	5G, dual SIM, IP68 waterproof, reverse wireless charging

Design

We think that in 2022 there is no phone which can beat the OPPO Find X5 Pro in terms of design. It has not only an amazing ceramic body but it is made with a very complex process to achieve all those seamless curves. It is a stunning device in both its color variants made of ceramic and, in the Chinese market, it also comes in an additional color option with a vegan leather back. The Vivo X80 Pro is less impressive but still a beautiful phone built with the most premium materials: there is a color option made of glass and aluminum, one made of vegan leather, and one made of ceramic. Which one would you prefer?

Display

The displays of the OPPO Find X5 Pro and the Vivo X80 Pro are very close, but the Vivo flagship wins the comparison because of two aspects. The first is the presence of the new LTPO 3.0 technology improving the energy consumption, and the second is the presence of an ultrasonic fingerprint reader with better performance. These are no differences impacting the image quality, though. For the rest, these displays are pretty much the same: two AMOLED panels with adaptive refresh rate, a Quad HD+ resolution, the HDR10+ certification, and one billion colors. Note that the OPPO Find X5 Pro has superior stereo speakers and a different position for the punch hole, while the Vivo X80 Pro has a slightly wider 6.78-inch diagonal.

Specs & Software

Both the OPPO Find X5 Pro and the Vivo X80 Pro come in two variants with different processors, but these processors are the same: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and MediaTek Dimensity 9000, paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The Dimensity Edition of the OPPO Find X5 Pro is exclusive to the Chinese market and maybe it will be the same once the Vivo X80 Pro hits the global shelves. So it is essentially a draw, but you should note that the Find X5 Pro includes the eSIM technology, while the X80 Pro does not. Both the handsets run Android 12 out of the box, but with different user interfaces on top.

Camera

If you are looking for a superior camera setup, then the Vivo X80 Pro is a better choice for you. It is equipped with a 50 MP main camera with gimbal OIS and laser autofocus, an 8 MP periscope sensor with 5x optical zoom, and OIS, a 12 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and a 48 MP ultrawide camera, all with Zeiss optics. The OPPO Find X5 Pro comes with the MariSilicon X proprietary ISP improving night photography, but it lacks a periscope camera.

Read More: Vivo X80 launched with Dimesnity 9000, Sony IMX866 triple cameras, 2K display, & more

Battery

The battery of the OPPO Find X5 Pro is bigger with a capacity of 5000 mAh and, given that the components of these two devices are similar, it will most likely offer a longer battery life. The charging technologies are the same: 80W fast charging through the cable and 50W wireless charging.

Price

The OPPO Find X5 Pro costs €1300/$1365 globally, while the Vivo X80 Pro is still unavailable globally and it starts from €800/$840 in China. Overall, the OPPO Find X5 Pro features a better design and a bigger battery, while the Vivo X80 Pro has better cameras. Which one would you pick?

OPPO Find X5 Pro vs Vivo X80 Pro: PRO and CONS

OPPO Find X5 Pro

PRO

Wider availability
Better design
Bigger battery
eSIM

CONS

Inferior cameras

Vivo X80 Pro

PRO

Superior rear cameras
Two variants with different chipsets
LTPO 3.0
Ultrasonic fingerprint reader

CONS

Smaller battery

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Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro with ECG & NFC launched in China

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Sudhanshu

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Apr 28, 2022

At today’s Huawei Mate Xs 2 Chinese launch event, Huawei also debuted several new products, like the Huawei MatePad SE and the Huawei Band 7. Other than these products, the brand launched its new flagship smartwatch, the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro. Let’s take a look at its specs and features.

Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro specs & features

The new smartwatch from the Chinese tech giant goes with a classic design featuring a circular dial. The smartwatch comes in two variants in China – 43mm and 46mm. The display size on the 46mm version is 1.43-inch while the 43mm version features a 1.32-inch display. Both variants get a high-definition AMOLED display, ceramic body, and sapphire glass.

The GT 3 Pro runs on HarmonyOS which enables features like Bluetooth calls and support for multiple apps. The smartwatch also offers an e-wallet and has NFC support built-in.

One of the highlight features of this smartwatch is the ECG functionality to check the user’s heart’s rhythm and electrical activity. This feature on the smartwatch has been approved by medical authorities of China, making the GT 3 Pro a certified second-class medical device.

Other health-related features offered by the smartwatch include heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen monitoring, body temperature detection, sleep monitoring, stress monitoring, and more.

The smartwatch has support for over 100 sports modes, out of which 18 are “professional” modes. One of these sports modes is Golf, for which the GT 3 Pro smartwatch comes with 300+ golf courses pre-loaded. The smart wearable has a 5ATM waterproof rating and has support for a “free diving” mode.

Talking about its battery, Huawei claims up to 14 days of battery backup for the larger 46mm model (8 days with heavy use) and 7 days for the smaller 43mm model (4 days with heavy use). The brand also claims that a 10-minute charge will be enough for the smartwatch to last a full day.

Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro price & availability

Huawei has priced the 43mm Watch GT 3 Pro at 2488 Yuan ($375), while the 46mm model has a price tag of 2688 Yuan ($406). There is also a special Porsche Design model of the watch which is priced at 4,700 yuan ($709). The Watch GT 3 Pro is available for pre-order right now in China and will go on its first sale on May 5.

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