Realme Q5 Pro goes on sale in China

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Apr 27, 2022

At 00:00 am (local time) today in China, the Realme Q5 Pro went on sale for the first sale time. To recall, the handset was announced on April 20 in the homeland. The Q5 Pro offers key specs like a 120Hz display, Snapdragon 870, and 80W fast charging with a starting price of 1,799 Yuan (~$274).

The Realme Q5 Pro is available in China in three options, such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The prices for these models are as follows: 1,799 Yuan (~$274), 1,999 Yuan (~$305), and 2,099 Yuan (~$320). The phone comes in colors like yellow, white, and black.

Realme Q5 Pro specifications

The Realme Q5 Pro features a 6.62-inch AMOLED E4 screen with a punch-hole at the upper-left corner. It supports an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 1.300 nits of brightness, and a 92.6 percent screen space. The screen is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

The Snapdragon 870 chipset is present under the hood of the device. It is equipped with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, up to 5 GB of virtual RAM, and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging.

For selfies, the Q5 Pro features a 16-megapixel front camera. The back panel of the device has a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel snapper for ultrawide shots, and a 2-megapixel lens for snapping macro images. The device comes preinstalled with Android 12 OS and Realme UI 3.0.

The Realme Q5 Pro is exclusively available in the Chinese market. Even if it arrives in other markets, it is likely to carry a different name.

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Vivo reveals the flagship X80 series will launch globally on May 8

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 27, 2022

Vivo launched the X80 series comprising the Vivo X80 and Vivo X80 Pro just a couple of days back in China. It looks like the company isn’t planning to allow the publicity surrounding the launch to fizzle out before unveiling the model to the global market.

According to a teaser poster shared on the Vivo Malaysia Twitter page, the Vivo X80 series will be launched for the global market on May 8. The event which is billed to be an online launch event will commence at 3 PM local time.

The promotional poster has the slogan “X-tion with Speed” which is a reference to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset that will power the X80 Pro and the Dimensity 9000 SoC powering the X80.

To recall, the Vivo X80 series features a large rectangular camera island on the back that holds a triple camera lineup. The cameras are arranged in a circular module with the ZEISS branding. The device packs a curved 6.78-inch Samsung E5 AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution and support for a 120Hz refresh rate.

The device gets its juice from a 4,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. The device also runs on Android 12-based OriginOS Ocean. The phone also comes with NFC, HiFi audio support, X-axis linear motor, dual stereo speakers, in-display fingerprint sensor, and facial recognition.

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Vivo T1 5G launched with Snapdragon 778G, 66W fast charging support

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 27, 2022

Vivo has announced two new T-series of smartphones in Malaysia. The first one is the Vivo T1x 4G, which offers key features such as a 90Hz display, Snapdragon 680, and 50-megapixel triple cameras. The Vivo T1 5G is the other T-branded phone to go official in Malaysia.

In October 2021, Vivo unveiled the Snapdragon 778G powered Vivo T1 5G in China. In February 2022, the company unveiled the Vivo T1 5G with Snapdragon 695 in India. Now, it has unveiled another Vivo T1 5G with Snapdragon 778G onboard in Malaysia. Sounds confusing? All three are different phones with the same name.

Vivo T1 5G specifications and features

The Vivo T1 5G has a 6.44-inch AMOLED FHD+ teardrop notch display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate, 1,300 nits of brightness, and HDR10+ support. It is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Snapdragon 778G chipset-powered handset comes with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The handset runs on the Android 12 OS with FunTouch OS on top.

The Vivo T1 5G has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. It has a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro snapper. It has a 4,700mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging. It appears that this phone may get rebranded as the Vivo T1 Pro 5G in India soon.

Vivo T1 5G pricing and availability

The Vivo T1 5G is priced at MYR 1,299 (~$300). The device comes in two colors, such as Turbo Black and Turbo Cyan.

The Vivo T1 5G that has arrived in Malaysia is different from its Chinese variant. The latter offers key specs such as a 6.67-inch LCD FHD+ 120Hz punch-hole screen, a Snapdragon 778G chip, 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage, a 5,000mAh battery, 44W fast charging, a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.

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Realme GT 2 Pro vs POCO F4 GT: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 26, 2022

Xiaomi surprised everyone by launching the brand new POCO F4 GT in the global market. At the moment of its launch, it is the most affordable phone in the market powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and it is also an amazing gaming phone with gaming-centric features. But is it the best flagship killer in the top-tier segment? Is there a good rival for this handset or there is no device in the market with the same value for money. Well, the best rival for the new flagship from Xiaomi’s sub-brand is actually the first Realme premium flagship: the Realme GT 2 Pro. This is a comparison between the specifications of the POCO F4 GT and the Realme GT 2 Pro.

Realme GT 2 Pro vs Xiaomi POCO F4 GT

	Realme GT 2 Pro	Xiaomi POCO F4 GT
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163.2 x 74.7 x 8.2 mm, 189/199 g	162.5 x 76.7 x 8.5 mm, 210 g
DISPLAY	6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, Realme UI	Android 12, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 50 + 50 + 3 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/3.0 32 MP f/2.4 front camera	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 20 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 65W	4700 mAh, Fast Charging 120W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM	5G, dual SIM

Design

The design of the POCO F4 GT is very aggressive and gaming-centric: when you look at it, you can immediately understand that it is a gaming phone. Despite its affordable price tag, it is built with premium materials: it has a glass back, an aluminum frame, and a front glass protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. Two of the three color options of the Realme GT 2 Pro are made with a special bio-polymer to improve sustainability and designed by the known Japanese Naoto Fukasawa. While the Realme GT 2 Pro provides a very original and refined look, the materials are cheaper as the phone does not sport an aluminum frame and it is entirely made of polymers. Further, you should consider that the POCO F4 GT features two physical magnetic pop-up gaming triggers on the right side, very useful for gamers.

Display

The display of the Realme GT 2 Pro is a lot better than the one found on the POCO F4 GT and it matches the specifications of the displays found on the most expensive flagships. It is an AMOLED panel with the LTPO technology enabling an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, one billion colors, a Quad HD+ resolution, the HDR10+ certification, and a diagonal of 6.7 inches, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader. The POCO F4 GT has an inferior 6.67-inch panel with one billion colors, a 120 Hz refresh rate without the LTPO technology, the HDR10+ certification, and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. In this case, the fingerprint reader is side-mounted.

Specs & Software

When it comes to the hardware and performance, it is essentially a draw. Both the phones are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform by Qualcomm running at a max frequency of 3 GHz and paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. They run Android 12 out of the box with a highly customized user interface on top. Note that the POCO F4 GT has a virtual proximity sensor, so the performance of the proximity sensor will be inferior if compared to its rival.

Camera

If you are looking for the best camera phone, go for the Realme GT 2 Pro without thinking twice. It comes with a triple camera including a Sony IMX766 main sensor with a 50 MP resolution and OIS, a 50 MP ultrawide camera, and a 3 MP microlens with 40x magnification. It is a high-end camera setup, unlike the one found on the POCO F4 GT. The Xiaomi flagship killer has a triple camera including a 64 MP midrange-class main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide camera, and a 2 MP macro lens. The GT 2 Pro even comes with a better selfie snapper with a 32 MP resolution.

Read More: Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Speed Test: Xiaomi 12 Pro vs OnePlus 10 Pro vs Realme GT 2 Pro vs iQOO 9 Pro vs Moto Edge X30

Battery

The Realme GT 2 Pro provides a longer battery life not only because it has a bigger 5000 mAh battery, but also because its display has the LTPO technology improving the efficiency. On the other hand, the smaller 4700 mAh battery of the POCO F4 GT features a faster 120W charging technology.

Price

You need at least €749/$797 to purchase the Realme GT 2 Pro, while the POCO F4 GT starts from just €599/$637. The GT 2 Pro wins the comparison due to its better display, cameras, and battery, but a lot of people may prefer the POCO flagship due to its higher value for money.

Realme GT 2 Pro vs Xiaomi POCO F4 GT: PRO and CONS

Realme GT 2 Pro

PRO

Better display
Higher-end rear camera
Bigger battery
Better front camera

CONS

Price

Xiaomi POCO F4 GT

PRO

Physical magnetic pop-up gaming triggers
More affordable
Faster charging
Four stereo speakers

CONS

Inferior cameras

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Hisense to launch a new e-ink smartphone on May 11

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 26, 2022

Hisense will unveil its latest e-ink smartphone during its scheduled May 11 event. The Hi Reader e-ink smartphone, according to Hisense, is focused on promoting reading in a comfortable and inviting manner. The announcement was made to coincide with World Book Day on April 23. The new Hisense Hi Reader is pretty lightweight and slim. It weighs 177g and has a thickness of 7.5mm.

The glare-free display of e-ink devices means that users can keep reading whether they are outdoors or not. It is a pocket smartphone with a 6.7-inch e-ink display and 300 PPI resolution. The screen-to-body ratio of the new e-ink smartphone is about 84% and the smartphone automatically adjusts to ambient conditions. The glare-free display is an important eye-care feature that provides a soothing experience when reading.

The new device will be powered by an octa-core 1.8GHz Zhanrui T610 chip with a 4GB/64GB RAM/internal storage configuration. The device will feature an Android 10 operating system out of the box and a less-restrictive user interface. The overall UI setting allows for a complete focus on the reading task without worrying about distractive notifications.

There are scant details relating to some other aspects of the device including global availability, pricing, and battery capacity. Some of these details will become available as we inch closer to the scheduled May 11 Hisense event.

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Samsung’s T7 Shield SSD is a more durable version of the T7, starts at $143.99

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 26, 2022

Samsung has released a more rugged version of its T7 portable USB-C SSD. It is called the T7 Shield and has gone on sale today with two options available. The Samsung T7 Shield portable USB-C SSD is priced at $143.99 and $260.99, for the 1TB and 2TB versions respectively.

The Samsung T7 Shield has the same internals as the T7, but its rugged externals seem to have trumped that of the metal T7. The rubber coating of the device allows for better heat management, as well as a higher drop and scratch resistance for the device.

The T7 Shield is rated IP65 which offers sufficient dust and water resistance. It can efficiently transfer up to 1TB of data while a higher quantum of data will trigger its Dynamic Thermal Guard. The thermal guard ramps up the speed of data transfer thereby safeguarding the device.

The Samsung T7 Shield has similar Read and write speeds as the T7 and T7 Touch, and it comes in three colors: blue, black, and beige. It is compatible with a wide array of devices from Macs, to Windows, Android phones, and game consoles.

The package comes with two USB cables for USB-C and USB-A data transfers. The corresponding metal-coated T7 models are priced lower than the new T7 Shield. It is also projected that the prices of the two variants could subsequently be reviewed downwards. The unique selling point for the T7 Shield remains its ruggedness.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 transformed into a gaming phone with 9,900mAh battery, cooling fan & more!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 26, 2022

A YouTube video has detailed how a used Xiaomi Mi 9 was transformed into a beastly gaming phone. The video was posted by the Geekerwan channel and shows how a cheap Mi 9 was gradually transformed across several aspects into a monster of a gaming phone.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 flagship was released in 2019 and it is powered by a Snapdragon 855 chipset. It has a 3,300 mAh battery which is highly inadequate in gaming applications. The heating mechanism of the Mi 9 is also inadequate if it is used as a gaming phone. The YouTube video mentioned that the Mi 9 used was bought for the equivalent of $107. The battery capacity was tripled by connecting three 3,300mAh batteries in parallel, yielding 9,900mAh. The new capacity was then integrated into the smartphone’s internal system via the needed software tuning.

For starters, the process of transforming the Mi 9 into a gaming phone involves significant technicalities, and it is only for techies. After getting the monster battery capacity settled, the next step was to overclock and overvolt the Snapdragon 855 chip. This enabled the phone to operate at more than 50 frames per second (50 fps) as compared to the factory frame rate.

To adequately cater to the massive heat that will be generated by the device, modifications were made to the thermal management system. The camera module of the Mi 9 was removed and a heat sink with a powerful cooling fan was added. The cooling fan is powered by the phone’s battery through a DC to DC converter board. The board regulates the current to deliver 5V to the cooling fan. The cooling fan’s speed can be regulated via an added button in the device.

The modified Mi 9 is packaged in a 3D-printed case. It also has a universal bracket to mount the gaming phone onto a game controller. The device was shown to have done well in several performance and benchmark tests, as indicated in the YouTube video. It is unclear whether the promoters of this new gaming phone are ready to produce more units of their gaming powerhouse.

The cost of the transformation seems minimal, but it requires some degree of technical expertise. Generally, smartphones with a powerful processor could potentially be transformed into gaming phones. The key adjustments needed are the battery and heat management modifications.

Oppo A16K gets Rs. 1,000 price cut in India: Here’s the new price

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 26, 2022

Back in January, Oppo unveiled the budget-centric A16K smartphone in the Indian market. The device debuted in 3GB and 4GB RAM options and was priced at Rs.10,490 and Rs. 11,990, respectively. Now, the 4GB RAM variant has received a price drop months after its release.

The Oppo A16K is now priced at Rs. 10,990 for the 4GB + 64GB variant in India, as confirmed by Mahesh Telecom. However, the new pricing seems to yet to affect the online marketplace as currently, only the offline market prices seem to have changed.

The Oppo A16K can be purchased in Black, Blue, and White color variants.

The Oppo A16K sports a 6.52-inch tear-drop notch display with an HD+(720 x 1600 pixels) resolution. The device has a single 5MP camera on the front for selfies and a 13MP single shooter on the rear. The rear camera has an aperture of f/2.2 and comes with night mode. It also comes with 5x digital zoom support.

Under the hood, it is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC paired with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of storage. The phone packs a 4,230mAh battery with support for 10W charging speed. It has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a micro-USB port. Coming to the software, the phone has ColorOS 11.1 out of the box with Android 11 out of the box.

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Sony Xperia 10 II gets the promised Android 12 update

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 26, 2022

Last month, Sony confirmed that the Xperia 10 II will soon receive the Android 12 update in some regions. However, the release timeline wasn’t confirmed. Now, it appears that the device has started receiving the latest update in regions like South East Asia.

A Reddit user has posted the screenshot of the update. The new Android 12 update for the Xperia 10 II has the build number 59.2.A.0.422. The update carries a size of 900MB and brings March 2022 security patch. Well, it’s not the latest, but still a recent one.

Sony Xperia 10 II Android 12 Update via Reddit

The update log reveals that users who update to Android 12 won’t be able to roll back to Android 11. There’s no information on the features it brings, but we expect it to carry all the Android 12 features like Privacy Dashboard, Mic and camera indicators, Quick Settings panel, and others.

Sony hasn’t revealed the launch timeline of the update for other regions yet, but given that the models in South East Asia received it, we can expect a global release soon.

If you are a Sony Xperia 10 II user residing in the aforementioned region, you should get the OTA update notification on your device. Meanwhile, you can also check for the update manually by going into Settings > Software Update.

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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds launched with 7mm drivers, ANC & Transparency modes

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 26, 2022

Sennheiser today officially launched new TWS earbuds under the Momentum branding dubbed the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds. This is a successor to the Momentum True Wireless 2 and has updated specifications.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds are priced at $249.95(that’s roughly Rs. 19,200). The earbuds come in three color options – Black, White, and Graphite – and can be purchased from May 10 in the US.

The company hasn’t revealed the release date for other markets, but we expect it to reach other regions soon.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds Features

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 TWS earbuds come with a similar design as the predecessor. The earbuds have an in-ear fit and a Sennheiser branding on each earbud. The earbuds feature 7mm dynamic drivers that are claimed to offer deep bass and natural/detailed mid & highs.

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Interestingly, the earbuds have an Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) feature that adjusts the noise cancellation levels based on the surrounding environment. Apart from the ANC mode, the earbuds also come with Transparency mode. Sennheiser also offers custom music profiles that can be chosen from the company’s Smart Control app.

The earbuds come with three microphones offering clear call clarity. The earbuds alone are claimed to offer up to 7 hours of playback, while with the case, you can get additional 21 hours of battery. The earbuds support aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs. Lastly, the earbuds come with an IPX4 rating for water and dust resistance.

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No Samsung Galaxy S22 FE this year: Rumor

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 26, 2022

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE has been a favorite for some and uninteresting for others. Whatever be the case, its successor was said to be in the pipeline this year. However, a new leak reveals that the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE may not actually happen.

According to a Korean blog, there’s a possibility that the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE will not be released this year. It is said that there’s no available development firmware for the smartphone, nor does the development team have any AP-related content for the device. As per Dohyun Kim, this is similar to the Galaxy Note 21’s situation where the sign of its availability was little to none.

As of now, there’s no official confirmation regarding this by the brand, so it’s recommended to take the information with a grain of salt.

Although the phone’s not arriving this year, we expect it to launch sometime later. Previous rumors have revealed that the phone could arrive with a Dimensity chipset. However, the most recent leaks opposed it and hinted that the phone could stick to Exynos or Snapdragon SoCs. At the moment, the exact chipset isn’t confirmed.

Other than the chipset, the S22 FE is expected to come with a similar design as the Galaxy S22. We aren’t sure whether it will go with the plastic shell like the S21 FE or have better-built quality. More details of the phone remain unknown.

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Lava AGNI 5G latest update brings March 2022 security patch & bug fixes

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 26, 2022

Lava has rolled out the latest security patch and bug fixes for the AGNI 5G smartphone. The March 2022 software update for the Lava AGNI 5G will enhance system security, fix some minor bugs and enhance the smartphone’s user interface.

The AGNI 5G March 2022 security patch will be available to users of the AGNI 5G when they are notified. The software update will be distributed via OTA to the users but they can alternatively check for updates using their device’s settings application. Customers have been assured by Lava that there will be regular software updates for the AGNI 5G during its software support cycle, going forward.

The last software update provided for the AGNI 5G was the Widevine L1 upgrade, which enabled users to view 1080p videos and also stream such from their devices. The Widevine L1 upgrade was a culmination of fruitful customer engagements by Lava. The major customer feedback was the need to improve the overall user experience of the AGNI 5G.

The Lava AGNI 5G is powered by a 6nm Dimensity 810 chipset and it has an 8GB/128GB RAM/internal storage configuration. The 6.78-inch FHD+IPS screen of the AGNI 5G has a 90Hz refresh rate. The main camera setup of the AGNI 5G consists of a 64MP primary lens, a 5MP wide-angle camera, a 2MP depth camera, and a 2MP macro lens. The front-facing camera of the AGNI 5G is rated 16MP.

The smartphone was released in November 2021 and also comes with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging. The Lava AGNI 5G is still available via online retail outlets including Amazon, Flipkart and the Lava e-store, as well as through online retailers.

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Redmi will rename the Note 12 series, will be a true successor to the Note 10 Pro: Lu Weibing

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Sudhanshu

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Apr 26, 2022

Last year, Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 11 Pro in China. The device, however, was confusing for many buyers as it wasn’t an upgrade over the existing Redmi Note 10 Pro which was selling with a cheaper price tag.

Now, Redmi’s general manager Lu Weibing has come out to clear the confusion over the device. In a Weibo post, the Redmi GM explains that since last year, the company has adopted a “two generations a year strategy.” Out of these, one generation will focus on extreme performance while the other will prioritize all-around experience.

The company basically applied this strategy with the Note 11 Pro making it an all-around experience device after debuting the performance-focused Redmi Note 10 Pro earlier in the year.

The Redmi GM admitted that this approach made the Note 11 Pro 5G a confusing device for customers as they were expecting a direct successor of the performance-focused Note 10 Pro. To solve this confusion, Redmi has decided to rename its upcoming Redmi Note 12 series (placeholder name) to something that better represents its emphasis on performance.

Lu Weibing has also asked community members for suggestions regarding the name on the upcoming device.

Coming to the specs of the next-gen Redmi Note phones, the devices were recently spotted on TENAA with 22041216C and 22041216UC model numbers. The listing reveals that the devices have a 6.6-inch display, likely FHD+ in resolution. The 22041216C variant has a 4,980mAh battery, while the 22041216UC model has a 4,300mAh battery. Both of these devices run Android 12 out of the box. Other than that, the upcoming Redmi Note is expected to come with a MediaTek dimensity chipset which is the Dimensity 8100. So the device is expected to come with the Dimensity 8000 or Dimensity 1300 SoC.

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Motorola Moto G62 5G spotted on FCC with 4,700mAh battery

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 26, 2022

Motorola recently launched the Moto G52 in the Indian market and the next few devices expected to arrive are the Moto G82 5G and Moto G62 5G. The latter has now passed the FCC certification website revealing its key details. With this certification, we expect the launch to be near.

The Motorola Moto G62 5G has arrived on the FCC certification website with model number XT2223-2. As per the listing, the smartphone will come with a 4,700mAh battery and have a 20W fast charging support. This is contrary to the previous leak that mentioned a 6000mAh cell with 33W fast charging.

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The listing also confirms that it is a 5G phone with support for dual SIM. Furthermore, it has dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC support.

Apart from this, there’s nothing else to look at. However, previous leaks have revealed some of its details. The smartphone is confirmed to come with Android 12 out of the box. It is tipped to come with a punch-hole display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It is expected to be either a 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate.

Moreover, it is said to come with a triple camera system with a 50MP main lens. It is expected to come with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. As for security, it is rumored to have a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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POCO Watch & Buds Pro Genshin Impact edition launched Globally – specs, price & more

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Sudhanshu

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Apr 26, 2022

POCO held a launch event earlier today to globally launch its POCO F4 GT smartphone. The brand also launched the POCO Watch and the POCO Buds Pro Genshin Impact edition at this launch event, so lets take a closer look at these products.

POCO Watch specs and features

Starting with the new wearable, this is POCO’s first smartwatch on the market. The device has a 1.6-inch AMOLED display with 360 x 320 pixels resolution and curved edges. The screen of the device also has support for an always-on display to easily check for time, date, and notifications. The device has a metal frame and a navigation button on the right edge.

The smartwatch offers multiple health-related features like heart rate tracking, blood oxygen tracker (SpO2), and sleep tracking. It features support for multiple outdoor activities like running, cycling, and swimming. Additionally, the watch also offers 100+ workout modes.

The smartwatch offers over 100 watch faces to choose from and comes with a 225mAh battery to enable up to 14 days of battery life. Other than that, the smartwatch has a multi-system GPS including GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou. The POCO watch also has 5ATM water resistance so users can wear it without worrying while swimming.

The watch comes in three color options – Blue, Black, and Ivory. The brand also offers five different color bands to go with the watch. These spats come in Blue, Black, Ivory, Pink, and Olive.

POCO Buds Pro Genshin Impact edition

POCO Buds Pro Genshin Impact edition is the first customized product from the company. It is themed on Genshin Impact’s playable character Klee. It comes with a customized box made like Klee’s magic book and the case for the earphone is made like Klee’s backpack.

The earbuds themselves come with a red color theme and pack 9mm driver setup along with Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless connectivity. The earbuds also offer active noise cancellation up to get rid of ambient noise of up to 35dB. The earbuds also have a low latency mode for gaming which offers a 69ms response time.

A special feature on the POCO Buds Pro Genshin Impact edition is Klee’s custom voice lines for connecting via Bluetooth, while low on battery and when you disconnect the earphones. The earbuds also offer dual transparency mode for when you are outdoors or when you need to take a call.

On a single charge, the TWS earbuds are claimed to last up to six hours and with the case, the total battery life can be extended up to 28 hours. The charging has a USB Type-C port and the earbuds also support wireless charging. Charging just for 10 minutes is claimed to provide 3 hours of playback time.

The earbuds support touch controls which can be used to answer or reject calls, switch between devices, and control media. The earbuds are IPX4 certified and weigh 4.9-grams.

Poco Watch and Poco Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition pricing and availability

The Poco Watch is priced at €79 and the Poco Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition is priced at €69. Both products will go on sale starting April 28.

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POCO F4 GT launched with 120Hz display, SD 8 Gen1, and 120W HyperCharge support

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 26, 2022

POCO has officially launched the POCO F4 GT in the global markets. The smartphone succeeds the POCO F3 GT and brings the latest hardware and design to the table.

Design & Display

To start off, the POCO F4 GT is a rebranded version of the Redmi K50G a.k.a K50 Gaming that launched earlier this year in China. That being said, the design is familiar. The smartphone sports an “X” shaped theme to it and it also reflects on the camera island. There’s also the LED flash beside the sensors that has an actual flash-like design.

On the front, it sports a punch-hole display with thin bezels. It is a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with Full-HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device has Gorilla Glass Victus protection and 10-bit color depth with over 1 billion colors.

Specifications

The smartphone comes powered by the 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It is an octa-core chipset that showed 1235 single-core points and 3555 multi-core points on the Geekbench. The device has 8GB/12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB/256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.

It packs a 4,700mAh (2x 2350 dual-cell) battery with support for 120W HyperCharge fast charging support. This means that the device will be fully charged in about 17 minutes. For charging it comes with an L-shaped charging cable inside the box so that you can game while the phone’s charging.

Since it is a gaming smartphone, the phone also houses a cooling system. LiquidCool technology 3.0. It comes with dual vapor chambers with a total area of 4860mm². It also has magnetic pop-up triggers for gamers. These triggers are also customizable meaning that you can set them for other functions, for instance, to open cameras.

It has Wi-FI 6E (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz, 6Ghz), Bluetooth, and dual-SIM support with 5G connectivity. The smartphone boots on Android 12 out of the box and has MIUI 13 on top of it. It also comes with symmetrical quad speakers and has a triple microphone setup.

Cameras

The POCO F4 GT comes with a triple camera system with a 64MP IMX686 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens (120-degree FOV), and an 8MP macro unit.

Upfront, it has a 20MP Sony IMX596 sensor for selfies. The device comes with camera features like Night Mode, Portrait mode, and a dedicated Flicker sensor.

Pricing, Colors, and Availability

The POCO F4 GT is priced at EUR 599(~$639) for the 8GB + 128GB variant and EUR 699(~$746) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. However, it will be available for EUR 499(~$532) and EUR 599(~$639), respectively in the early bird offer.

It comes in Sleath Black, Knight Silver, and Cyber Yellow color variants.

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Realme 9 Pro+ Free Fire Edition launched in Europe priced at €419.99

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 26, 2022

Chinese tech giant Realme has launched the customized Free Fire limited edition of the Realme 9 Pro+ for the European market. The Realme 9 Pro+ Free Fire Limited Edition is themed after the popular game Garena Free Fire and was first announced in Thailand recently.

In terms of the design, the Free Fire edition of the Realme 9 Pro+ features a sleek design tailored to excite gaming enthusiasts. It also comes with a Free Fire-themed packaging box as well as several limited-edition stickers for fans of the battle royale game.

The Realme 9 Pro+ Free Fire Limited Edition retains the same design and hardware as the original 9 Pro+. To refresh our memories, the device packs a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with an FHD+ resolution as well as support for a 90Hz refresh rate.

The 9 Pro+ Freefire Limited Edition packs a triple camera setup at the back comprising a 50-megapixels main camera teaming up with an 8-megapixels ultra-wide sensor and a 2-megapixels macro camera to assist with closed-up captures. For selfies, there is a 16-megapixels front-facing camera.

The gaming phone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset paired with up to 8GB RAM while there is 256GB internal storage onboard. Under the hood, the Free Fire edition of the Realme 9 Pro+ crams a generous 4,500mAh battery and has support for 60W fast-charging.

On the software side, the device runs on Realme UI 3.0 based on Google’s latest Android 12 OS out of the box.

As for the price, the Realme 9 Pro+ Freefire Limited Edition will retail in Europe for €419.99. The company is offering an Early Bird discount on Amazon that brings down the price to €369.99.

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Get Amazfit BIP U Pro Smartwatch for $55 on Amazon US (Retail Price $70)

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Apr 26, 2022

Amazfit BIP U Pro smartwatch which generally retails for $70 is now available at a discounted price of $54.99 only on Amazon US.

WHERE TO BUY

Amazfit BIP U Pro at $54.99 (after discount)@Amazon US

Amazfit BIP U Pro smartwatch features a 1.4” color display with 50 plus different watch faces to choose from. The smartwatch also supports animated watch faces and customized pictures allowing you to make your own unique watch face.

The smartwatch weighs just 31g making it super comfortable to wear all day long and features 60 plus sports modes to track your exercise and other activities. To manage your health and fitness, the smartwatch comes with a PAI health assessment system and Blood Oxygen monitor, Stress tracker, Sleep tracker, Menstrual cycle tracker, etc. Moreover, with a 5 ATM water resistance certification, you can easily wear Amazfit BIP U Pro for swimming and other pool activities.

Compatible with Alexa Voice Assistant, Amazfit BIP U Pro gives you 9 days of battery life on a single charge. Available in three colors viz: Black, Green, and Pink, you can now buy Amazfit BIP U Pro for $54.99 only at Amazon US.

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Honor X30 5G components breakdown reveals up to 40% reliance on the US

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 26, 2022

Former Huawei subsidiary Honor seems to have sufficiently extricated itself from its perceived connections with Huawei. The Honor X30 5G teardown has shown that the new smartphone has more than 40% of its components sourced from US suppliers. This is the clearest indication yet that Honor is steadily recovering from the US sanction regime it has been tagged with before now.

The X30 5G has a remarkably American connection with lots of its components coming from the United States. The X30 5G is a mid-ranger that was announced in December 2021. A breakdown of the X30 components was sighted in the Nikkei Asia Journal and pointed to an expected production cost of $217. According to the report, components manufactured in the US will account for 39% of the estimated production cost. Components produced in China were estimated to account for just 10%, according to the report.

Qualcomm, a US company produced the 5G modem and processor of the X30, while another US company Qorvo, supplied the communication processors of the smartphone. Japanese vendors also provided some key components in the Honor X30, which is estimated at 16%. The Japanese companies include TDK, Murata, Taiyo, Sony, and Yuden.

The seeming heavy reliance on foreign components for the Honor X30 could indicate sub-par components from China in some respect. On the whole, Honor could be on the path to a more global appeal beyond its presence in China.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Pokemon Edition sold out within minutes, company mulls over a global launch

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Sudhanshu

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Apr 26, 2022

Last week, Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip3 Pokemon Edition in South Korea. The device was finally launched yesterday and managed to sell out in mere minutes.

The Galaxy Z Flip3 Pokemon Edition debuted with a price tag of KRW 1,284,000 (around $1,040) and was made available to purchase from the 11th Street, Galaxy Campus Store, and Samsung’s online store.

Samsung included a lot of additional goodies in this bundle, like a Pikachu themed Clear Cover set with ring, a Pokedex-themed pouch, a Pikachu keychain, and a Pokeball 3D Grip Talk. What had earlier appeared to be Pokemon cards are now confirmed to be stickers instead. These feature five popular Pokemon‘s from Indigo Leagure, including Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Snorlax, and Mew.

Special edition smartphones like these are nothing new for Samsung as the brand has previously launched the Galaxy S6 Edge Iron Man Edition, Galaxy Edge S7 Injustice Edition, Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition and Galaxy Z Fold2 Thom Browne Edition.

The Galaxy Z Fold3 is currently sold out in and it is unclear if the brand plans to do a second run of these devices in South Korea. Samsung has also officially admitted that it is uncertain whether these devices will be made available in overseas markets like Europe and the US.

Would you be interested in buying the Galaxy Z Flip 3 Pokemon Edition if it launches in your country? Do let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more updates.

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