Vivo X Fold smartphone goes on sale in China; price starts at 8,999 yuan ($1,391)

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Apr 22, 2022

Vivo recently announced its much-awaited Vivo X Fold smartphone, which is the brand’s first foldable smartphone. Now, just a couple of weeks after its announcement, the device is now up for sale in the Chinese market.

The 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage model of the Vivo X Fold is priced at 8,999 yuan (~$1,391) while the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage model costs 9,999 yuan (~$1,546). The device has already been sold out in the first sale but it is available to pre-order for the next sale which will take place on 29th April.

The Vivo X Fold features an 8.03-inch E5 LTPO OLED 3.0 display with UTG that supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 2K resolution, and a 4:3.5 aspect ratio. It also comes with HDR10+, and a 113 percent DCI P3 color gamut.

The secondary screen has a 6.53-inch E5 OLED panel with support for Full HD+ screen resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, 100 percent DCI P3 color gamut, and a 21:9 aspect ratio as well. Both of them have a punch-hole cutout for housing the front-facing camera sensor.

Under the hood, the device is powered by a custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SPU which is basically customized to enhance the security and privacy of the smartphone on a chip level. It is coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

In the camera department, there’s a quad-camera setup on the back that includes a 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 primary sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens that has an f/2.2 aperture, a 12-megapixel portrait lens, and a 5-megapixel periscopic telephoto lens that offers up to 5x optical zoom and up to 60x digital zoom. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper on the outer and the inner display.

The Vivo X Fold foldable smartphone is running the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom user interface on top. It is powered by a 4,600mAh battery which supports 66W fast charging and 50W wireless charging.

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Huawei Mate Xs 2 to sport outward folding design, leaked images emerge before April 28 launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 22, 2022

Huawei entered the foldable phone market by announcing the Huawei Mate X in February 2019. The Mate Xs was made official in 2020 as an updated edition of the predecessor model. Both devices flaunted an outward folding design. The Mate X2 and Mate X2 4G that came in recent years were made available with an in-ward folding design. Today, the company confirmed that it will be launching a new device named the Huawei Mate Xs 2 on April 28 in China. Ahead of the launch, a Chinese tipster leaked the design and key features of the device.

The official poster released by Huawei teases the design of the Mate Xs 2. The moniker of the device suggests that it will have a design similar to the Mate Xs model from the past.

Huawei Mate Xs 2 leaked images

The Huawei Mate Xs 2 leaked images shared by Chinese tipster Geek_Cao give a good look at its outward folding design. The images also show that the device will be available in three colors: black, white, and purple.

The Mate Xs 2’s display can be seen sporting a punch-hole design. As far as durability is concerned, the tipster claims that its screen will have multiple buffer layers to protect it from damage against drops. The company will probably drop test the device to show off its durability.

The rear camera setup of the device will have a 50-megapixel primary camera. It will be accompanied by a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera. The tipster claims that it is unclear which 4G processor will be powering the device. Past reports have claimed that it may feature the Kirin 9000 4G or Snapdragon 888 4G chipset.

The TENAA listing of the device revealed that it comes with HarmonyOS 2.0.1 and a 4,500mAh battery. The device is expected to carry support for 66W rapid charging.

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Samsung Galaxy M53 5G launched in India, with Dimensity 900 & 120Hz Display

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Sean

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Apr 22, 2022

Samsung has just launched the Galaxy M53 5G in the Indian market. The smartphone is the latest entry in the company’s popular mid range M series, and is also the first model within the M family to feature a 108 megapixel camera. So let’s have a look.

Design & Display

Similar to its predecessor, the Galaxy M52, the Galaxy M53 also features an Infinity O display on the front. The latest iteration also has a flat screen on the front with a center aligned punch hole cutout for the selfie camera and rounded corners. However, unlike the previous generation, the rear camera module is now a square shape with a quad sensors, rather than the vertically stacked model on the Galaxy M52. The device sports a 6.7 inch SuperAMOLED Plus display that has a FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate as well. Notably, the bezels are quite thin but the bottom chin is a bit noticeable.

Specifications

Under the hood, the South Korean tech giant’s newly unveiled Galaxy M53 5G is packed with the 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 900 octa core processor that is paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. This storage can be further expanded by up to 1TB thanks to a MicroSD card slot. The smartphone is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 25W fast charging as well.

Other features include sub 6GHz 5G support, dual SIM slot, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, and GPS. It runs on the Android 12 OS based One UI 4.1 out of the box and also houses a side mounted fingerprint scanner for security. Notably, the company is also offering Knox data security to ensure users’ data stay protected.

Cameras

One of the key highlighting aspects of the Galaxy M53 5G is undoubtedly its 108 megapixel primary camera. As we mentioned above, it is the first Galaxy M handset that features such a large sensor. It is also paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, a 2 megapixel depth camera, and another 2 megapixel macro sensor as well. Meanwhile, the front houses a 32 megapixel selfie shooter. Interestingly, both the front and rear camera on the Galaxy M53 5G supports 4K video recording at 30fps.

Pricing & Availability

Samsung has just announced the Galaxy M53 5G in India, which arrives in multiple color options. This includes Brown, Blue, and Green options. The device is priced at 23,999 INR (roughly 314 US Dollars) for its 6GB RAM variant, while the 8GB model costs 25,999 INR (roughly 340 US Dollars). The Galaxy M53 5Gand will be available for purchase starting from 12 pm on 29th April 2022. So for those interested, you can purchase the device from Amazon and other leading retail outlets as well.

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Apple is reportedly working on a new HomePod featuring FaceTime camera

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Jeet

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Apr 22, 2022

Apple HomePod smart speaker could be getting a major new feature in the next-generation model and reports revealing that information has now started surfacing online.

If the latest reports are to be believed, then the Cupertino-based technology giant is working on a revamped HomePod smart speaker which will act as a smart display with a built-in camera.

It is also being claimed that the next-generation HomePod with support for Face ID could come powered by the company’s own tvOS. The report adds that Apple is planning to add a built-in camera to the speaker for handling FaceTime conversations.

Being a smart speaker with a display and a camera, the next-generation model could compete against the likes of Google Nest Hub Max and the Amazon Echo Show, both of which are smart speakers with a display, camera, and a voice assistant.

While there are reports about this new HomePod with Face ID powered by tvOS, there’s not much information available at this time. Even the launch timeline of such a product remains unknown. Thus, it is highly unlikely to get unveiled at WWDC this year but the company could tease such a product at WWDC or reveal some more information about it.

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Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro Plus launched in India, with 1.69 inch display & built-in games

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Sean

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Apr 22, 2022

Fire-Boltt has just launched a brand new smartwatch in India. It is the new Ninja Pro Plus, which was just recently announced in India. And now, the latest smartwatch from the brand’s popular Ninja series has finally gone on sale. So let’s have a look.

A couple of days ago, we had reported on the Ninja Pro Plus smartwatch being listed on Flipkart, which also revealed its specifications. It sports a 1.69 inch rectangular display that has a resolution of 240 x 280 pixels. The wearable also houses a crown button on the right side that helps in controls like accessing menus or performing other tasks as well. Being a modern smartwatch, it even arrives with support for 30 sports modes and tracks your total calories being burnt, steps taken, and more.

Furthermore, the Ninja Pro Plus smartwatch also offers features like heart rate tracking, SpO2 blood oxygen monitoring, sleep mapping, and can even track female user’s menstrual cycles as well. Interestingly, the device also arrives with built in games like 2048 and a flappy bird clone. As per official claims, the smartwatch can last for up to 5 days on a single full charge and comes with 2 ATM water resistance.

Other features include 200 cloud based watch faces, music and camera controls, smart notifications, and more. The Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro Plus smartwatch is currently listed on Flipkart for 2,499 INR (roughly 33 US Dollars). Although, its first sale is set to begin on 24th April 2022 at 12 pm. The device will be available in multiple color variants, including Black, Red, Blue, Pink, Gray, and Green options.

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OnePlus Nord 2T camera specs revealed ahead of India launch

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Sean

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Apr 22, 2022

Earlier this month, we had reported on OnePlus working on a new smartphone, which will be the successor to the Nord 2. The initial rumor had revealed some of the upcoming smartphone’s key specifications, and now, we have more details regarding the Nord 2T’s camera specifications.

At the moment, the Chinese smartphone maker’s Nord 2T is expected to launch in the Indian market soon since it had recently surfaced on the TDRA certification site. The online listing of the device has confirmed its “Nord 2T” moniker along with its model number and details regarding its cameras. The brand is set to announce a number of devices in India soon, with the OnePlus 10R 5G and Nord CE 2 Lite 5G releasing on April 27.

Meanwhile, we expect the Nord 2T to arrive sometime in May 2022. Looking at the TDRA certification listing, the smartphone carries the model number CPH2399 and will officially launch as the Nord 2T in India. Interestingly, the device was also spotted on the GCF Global Certification website as well, which further hints at its near launch. Apart from this, the handset had even surfaced on the Camera FV5 website as well, which revealed some of its camera specifications.

The Nord 2T will be equipped with a 50 megapixel primary camera on the rear that has an f/1.9 aperture and 24.6mm focal length. Although, its images are found to be output in 12.6 megapixel due to the company using pixel binning technology. This sensor will also be assisted by an electronic image stabilization (EIS) as well. Furthermore, the primary shooter will be paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel depth sensor while the front features a 32 megapixel shooter.

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iQOO Z6 4G launch date confirmed for India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 22, 2022

The iQOO Z6 Pro 5G will be launching on April 27 in India. A recent report by PassionateGeekz not only revealed the entire specifications of the iQOO Z6 4G, but also speculated that it may go official alongside the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G. A new report by 91mobiles claims that the 4G phone will indeed go official on April 27.

The publication claims that it has learned the iQOO Z6 4G’s launch date from iQOO India CEO Nipun Maurya. The company is yet to reveal the design and features of the smartphone.

iQOO Z6 4G specifications (rumored)

It is speculated that the iQOO Z6 4G will arrive with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. It appears that the device will support the regular 60Hz refresh rate.

The front side of the iQOO Z6 4G will have a 16-megapixel camera. Its rear panel will feature a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device will run on the Android 12 OS with FunTouch OS UI on top.

The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM. It will come with 128 GB of storage and a microSD card slot. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The handset will arrive with other features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

iQOO Z6 4G price in India (rumored)

The iQOO Z6 4G could be priced at Rs 14,999 (~$196) and may come in black and blue colors. The first sale of the device is likely to be carried out on May 4.

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Redmi Note 12 lineup’s two devices spotted at TENAA, reveals key details on display, battery

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 22, 2022

Xiaomi’s sub-brand is working on the Redmi Note 12 series of smartphones. Like its predecessor models, the lineup may include multiple devices. Two of them have been reportedly spotted in the database of the TENAA certification platform. The listings have revealed details like dimensions, display size, and battery capacity.

The screenshots of the TENAA listings shared by the tipster Digital Chat Station show model numbers such as 22041216C and 22041216UC. Both devices were seen at the CMIIT certification site earlier this month. The TENAA listings show that both devices have the same dimensions and display size.

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The 22041216C and 22041216UC devices have a 6.6-inch display, which probably supports a Full HD+ resolution. The 22041216C variant has a 4,980mAh (rated value) battery, whereas the 22041216UC model has a 4,300mAh (rated value) battery. Both are preinstalled with the Android 12 OS, and they measure 163.64 x 74.29 x 8.8mm.

The 22041216UC device, which packs a larger battery, is likely to arrive with better specs than the 22041216C variant. It is expected to arrive with faster-charging capabilities. Last year, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G carried support for 120W fast charging. Hence, it is likely the 22041216UC model may come with a similar charging solution.

The rumor mill has yet to reveal concrete information on the specs of the Note 12 lineup. However, it is speculated that it will be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity series of chipsets. Hence, it is likely that the lineup may include the Dimensity 1300 or Dimensity 8000 SoC.

The TENAA listings for the 22041216C and 22041216UC are expected to be populated with the remaining specifications in the coming days. The Note 12 lineup is expected to debut as early as next month (May) in China.

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Apple reportedly seals deal with BOE for the manufacture of iPhone 14 displays

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 22, 2022

Chinese company BOE has reportedly inked a deal with Cupertino-based tech giant Apple for the production of the iPhone 14 display. The deal is reported to be worth 50 million yuan ($7.75 million) and will see BOE producing up to a quarter of the OLED displays for iPhone 14. BOE is China’s leading OLED manufacturer and the second in the world after Samsung.

BOE will provide the 6.1-inch panels that will be present in the vanilla iPhone 14 models only. Higher models from the upcoming iPhone 14 series are excluded from the arrangement. These higher models (iPhone 14 Pro, Max, etc) will still be catered for by LG and Samsung. The new business is a boon for BOE which is entering the current iPhone production trajectory for the first time. BOE however already has a functional partnership with Apple for the production of replacement versions of current models and panels for older iPhones.

BOE is also reported to have made inroads into the iPad and MacBook production with reports that it will supply OLED panels for next-generation iPads and MacBooks. The new Apple-BOE partnership will see BOE expanding its Sichuan plant to meet the demand, as well as equipping it with the requisite power requirements.

BOE is riding on the back of a very strong performance in OLED panels’ development and production within the last year. BOE had a 60% increase in OLED production last year to cement its leading position in the market.

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Motorola Edge (2021), Edge Plus are now getting the stable Android 12 update

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 21, 2022

Motorola recently released the stable Android 12 update for the Motorola Edge 20 Pro. Now, it’s time for the Motorola Edge (2021) and Motorola Edge Plus. Both phones are getting the taste of Android 12 OS in select regions.

The Android 12 stable update for the Motorola Edge (2021) carries the firmware version S1RM32.48-18-11. The update is specifically for the Edge (2021) with model number XT21411-2-SS. It is way over 1GB in size and includes the March 2022 security patch. As of now, the update is reaching devices in the US, but we should see a wider release in the coming weeks.

The Motorola Edge Plus users with model number XT2061-3-SS are getting the Android 12 stable update. The update is live in the European regions at the moment. The update has the firmware version S1PB32.41.10-17 and is sized at 1.45GB.

Those who own these devices and are living in the aforementioned regions should have received the OTA update notification. If not, you can check for updates manually by going to Settings > System > Advanced > System Updates.

If you still don’t see the update, do wait for some time as it is a staged update, meaning that it will arrive slowly on a batch-by-batch basis. As to what’s changed, users will get all the Android 12 features like Material You design, Privacy Dashboard, redesigned notification panel, and more.

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Vivo S15 Pro spotted on 3C certification website revealing the fast charging support

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 21, 2022

While Vivo is gearing up to launch the flagship Vivo X80 series, the brand’s mid-range S15 series is doing rounds on the Internet. Now, the Vivo S15 Pro has been spotted on China’s 3C certification website. The listing confirms the fast charging support of the device.

The Vivo S15 Pro has the model number V2203A on the 3C certification (via). It has an 11V and 6A charging speed which translates to a total of 66W fast charging support. This will be a big upgrade over the Vivo S12 Pro’s 44W fast charging support.

The phone’s battery details were uncovered by TENAA recently. It will pack a 4,400mAh cell. The 66W fast charging paired with this capacity of the battery should offer a full charge in about an hour.

Other specs of the phone are also known. The Vivo S15 Pro will come with a 6.62-inch display having a high 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to be an AMOLED panel with a FHD+ resolution.

As for the optics, it will have a triple camera system at the rear with a 50-megapixel main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro unit. The device will be powered by the new MediaTek Dimensity 8100 octa-core SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It is expected to boot on Android 12 OS and have OriginOS on top of it.

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Moto G 5G (2022), Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) can now be purchased in the US starting at $400

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 21, 2022

Motorola has officially launched the Moto G 5G (2022) and Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) phones in North America. The phones are currently available in the US and can be picked up in unlocked versions on Amazon, Best Buy, and Motorola’s official website.

The Motorola Moto G 5G (2022) costs $400 and comes in the Grey color variant. The Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) is priced at $500 and has Steel Blue and Seafoam Green color options.

Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)

The Motorola Moto G 5G (2022) sports a 6.5-inch LCD display with a modest HD+(1600 x 720p) resolution. It has a 90Hz refresh rate and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It has a triple camera system at the rear with a 50MP main lens. It is accompanied by a macro sensor and a depth unit.

The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset that supports Sub-6 5G. It has 6GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with a 10W charging speed. It has an IP52 rating and features a microSD card slot for additional storage of up to 1TB. It boots on Android 12 OS and will be upgradable to the Android 13 OS.

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) comes with a 6.8-inch Max Vision display. It is a punch-hole panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and Full-HD+ resolution. It has a 50MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide lens with a 118-degree FoV, and lastly a 2MP macro sensor.

Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC which is an upgrade over the predecessor’s Snapdragon 480 chipset. It has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The device packs a 5,000mAh battery with TurboPower 10 support. Just like the G (2022), the G Stylus (2022) also has an IP52 rating and boots on Android 12 OS, with Android 13 OS upgradability.

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Motorola Moto G22 vs Redmi 10: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 21, 2022

The Redmi 10 already existed, but the Xiaomi sub-brand decided to launch a new version for the Indian market. It is definitely a great budget phone with those new specifications, but it has a lot of competitors. One of these is surely the Motorola Moto G22: one of the best camera phones in the entry-level segment. Given that you can currently find these two devices in the same price range, it is very hard for a lot of people to choose the best for their actual needs. This comparison between the specifications of the Redmi 10 and the Motorola Moto G22 will help you to understand which one is the best for you and which one has the highest value for money.

Xiaomi Redmi 10 vs Motorola Moto G22

	Xiaomi Redmi 10	Motorola Moto G22
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	169.6 x 76.6 x 9.1 mm, 203 grams	164 x 75 x 8.5 mm, 185 grams
DISPLAY	6.7 inches, 720 x 1650p (HD+), LCD	6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 268 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, octa-core 2.4 GHz	Mediatek Helio G37, octa-core 2.3 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 11, MIUI	Android 12
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 50 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 5 MP f/2.0 front camera	Quad 50 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY	6000 mAh, fast charging 18W	5000 mAh, fast charging 20W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

The design of the Motorola Moto G22 is a bit more elegant thanks to its reflective back and its camera module with the same color as the rest of the body. You should also consider the presence of a punch-hole display instead of that waterdrop notch found on the Redmi 10. Further, the Motorola Moto G22 is a thinner and lighter phone than its Xiaomi rival, and it has a water repellent body. Last but not least, it is more compact because it sports a smaller display. Are these reasons enough to let the Moto G22 win the design comparison or do you need more?

Display

The Redmi 10 and the Motorola Moto G22 are not so impressive if we talk about the displays. The Redmi 10 comes with a wider 6.7-inch panel, better for productivity, and it is more resistant thanks to the Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The Motorola Moto G22 has a smaller display but it adds the 90 Hz refresh rate instead of the standard 60 Hz, so you can get a smoother viewing experience, and that is great for gaming. For the rest, they are pretty much the same: two below-average (but sufficient) IPS LCD panels with HD+ resolutions. The fingerprint reader of the Xiaomi budget phone is rear-mounted, while the Motorola handset has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Hardware/Software

If you are looking for better CPU and GPU performance, as well as lower energy consumption, then you should opt for the Redmi 10. It is powered by the Snapdragon 680 4G mobile platform built at 6 nm and running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz. A definitely better chipset than the MediaTek Helio G37 found on the Motorola Moto G22, built at 12 nm and with a max frequency of 2.3 GHz. The Redmi 10 also offers more RAM (up to 6 GB) and more native storage (up to 128 GB, expandable with a micro SD slot). On the other hand, the Motorola Moto G22 comes with Android 12 out of the box instead of the older Android 11.

Camera

The Motorola Moto G22 is a superior camera phone. The main cameras of these two devices are the same, with a 50 MP resolution, but the Moto G22 adds an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a 2 MP macro camera, while the only secondary sensor of the Redmi 10 is a 2 MP depth sensor. Further, the Motorola budget phone has a better 16 MP selfie camera, while the Xiaomi low cost is pretty disappointing with its 5 MP snapper.

Battery

The Redmi 10 wins the battery life comparison thanks to the presence of a huge 6000 mAh battery supporting 18W fast charging. But with its 5000 mAh, the Motorola Moto G22 is still a good battery phone.

Xiaomi Redmi 10 vs Motorola Moto G22: Price

The Motorola Moto G22 is available in India with a listing price of Rs. 10,999 / $144, while the Redmi 10 starts from Rs. 11,999 / $157. The prices are referred to the memory configurations with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage (and it is the only configuration available for the G22). While the Redmi 10 offers a better processor and battery, the Motorola device comes with better cameras and display: which one would you pick? It mostly depends on your needs, but generally, better cameras give mobile phones a higher value.

Read More: Redmi Note 10 vs Note 10 Pro vs Note 10 Pro Max: Specs Comparison

Xiaomi Redmi 10 vs Motorola Moto G22: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 10

PROS

Better chipset
Wider display
Bigger battery
IR blaster

CONS

Inferior cameras

Motorola Moto G22

PROS

Ultrawide camera
Better front camera
More compact
Android 12 out of the box
Water repellent

CONS

Lower-end chipset
Smaller battery

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Inbase Urban X2i neckband with TF card slot & 20 hours playback launched in India

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Sudhanshu

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Apr 21, 2022

The Indian smartphone accessories manufacturer Inbase has launched a new wireless neckband earphone called the Inbase Urban X2i. The neckband promises up to 200 hours of standby time and 24 hours of non-stop calls and music, so let’s take a look at its specs and featurs.

Inbase Urban X2i specs & features

The neckband earphones feature 10mm rugged titanium drivers to deliver crisp and clear sound with powerful bass. The X2i is crafted using premium materials and lightweight ABS providing water & sweat resistance. The neckband has an adjustable cable design for added comfort and ease of use. The control panel is on the left side of the neckband. It has buttons to change the volume, change the track, and answer calls.

One unique feature of the Urban X2i is the built-in TF card support that’s not offered in any other wireless neckband. Users can easily plug in a MicroSD card to enjoy their favorite songs even if the smartphone is unavailable or runs out of battery.

The large rechargeable battery onboard the Inbase Urban X2i promises to deliver 24 hours of playback time. It gives a standby time of 200 hours when not in use. The earphones support fast charging that can refill the battery from 0 to 100% in 2 hours.

Inbase Urban X2i Price In India

The Inbase Urban X2i is available on the company’s official website Inbasetech.in and leading retail stores at a price of Rs 2999 with a 1-year warranty.

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New trademark filing shows Samsung is working on a Galaxy VR headset

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 21, 2022

It seems Samsung has made sufficient progress that could see it release a Galaxy VR headset. A new trademark filing by the Korea-based tech powerhouse shows that it is working on a virtual reality headset. Samsung will be joining the class of brands that are developing or have such products including Google and Apple and Facebook (now Meta).

The trajectory of the development of virtual reality has been a mixed bag of successes and drawbacks, but Samsung seems to be making significant progress in this regard. Samsung’s Gear VR headsets were its first products when it forayed into the VR space. The company seems to be investing in further developments of VR functionality with a Galaxy VR headset in the offing. The trademark filing was revealed by LetsGoDigital.

The latest trademark filing was on March 30, 2022, at the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO). Another Samsung filing has been traced to 2018 in Austria bearing the same name. There have been indications that Samsung was working on a Galaxy VR headset for some time now. Indeed, back in February during the Mobile World Congress, Samsung’s CEO Han Jong-hee gave the hint of a VR device. The latest trademark filing could be a pointer to the imminent launch of the Galaxy VR headset.

There has not been any official confirmation yet from Samsung on the VR headset in development. The coming weeks will provide better illumination on the current trajectory of Samsung’s VR project.

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Moto G52 hands-on video leaked before the official launch

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 21, 2022

Motorola is all set to launch the Moto G52 budget smartphone on April 25 in India. So far, we know that the device will arrive with 4G connectivity and will be priced under Rs. 20,000. Now, the leaker Mukul Sharma has shared the hands-on video of the device giving us a closer look at the smartphone.

The Motorola Moto G52 can be seen in the White shade. It has the pOLED panel and is claimed to have super-thin bezels. The phone’s 50MP triple camera system can be seen on the back. There’s also an LED flash beside the main lens. The Motorola logo is placed at the center on the back. As per the leaker, it will be the slimmest phone in the segment. Recent teasers have confirmed it to be 7.99mm in thickness.

Apart from this, the phone’s specs are known as the device was recently launched in the European region. The Motorola Moto G52 sports a 6.6-inch punch-hole display with Full-HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It has 403 PPI pixel density and a DCI-P3 color gamut.

The device has a 16MP selfie snapper and a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera system. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC paired with 4GB/6GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of internal storage.

It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 30W TurboPower fast charging support. The device boots on Android 12 out of the box and has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Lastly, it has dual speakers and boasts an IP52 rating.

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Samsung releases details of the Exynos 1280 5G SoC powering the Galaxy M33

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 21, 2022

South Korean tech giant Samsung has now officially announced its Exynos 1280 chipset which has already been deployed in some Galaxy smartphones. The Exynos 1280 powers the Galaxy A33, Galaxy A53, and Galaxy M33 mid-range smartphones.

The Exynos 1280 is produced from the 5nm EUV process. It has 2 Cortex-A78 which clock at 2.4GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 at 2.0GHz. The CPU is 64-bit, while its GPU is Arm Mali-G68. The AI engine comes with an onboard neural processing unit (NPU) 4.3 TOPS. The Exynos 1280 has a 5G modem and supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. The specs also include a 108MP camera, 16MP triple camera setup, and 4K video recording. The display is FHD+ with a 120Hz display refresh rate. The memory and storage of the chip are LPDDR4x/UFS 2.2.

The Samsung Exynos 1280 is produced by Samsung Foundry and it is optimized with Fused Multiply-Add (FMA) technology. Power consumption and battery life are also enhanced with the new chipset due to its efficient setup. The multi-frame image processing capabilities of the Exynos 1280 provide clearer images with less noise. The chipset has already debuted in some Samsung Galaxy mid-rangers and other brands may tap it into their architecture.

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Call recording on Android phones will soon be restricted, but not entirely

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 21, 2022

The Android OS, for a long time, has a feature that the competitor OS – iOS – lacks. We are talking about none other than the call recording feature. While some Android users rely on the native call recording feature, others have to depend on the third-party apps available on the Play Store. However, call recording on Android phones will soon stop, but now entirely.

Google recently updated its Play Store policy which has several changes that will come into effect from May 11. One of the significant changes that the policy brings will have a major effect on call recording applications that are available on the Play Store.

As per Google’s new Play Store policy (via), the Accessibility API cannot be requested for remote call audio recording, meaning that apps won’t be allowed to get permission for call recordings. This could mean that popular apps like TrueCaller, Automatic Call Recorder, Cube ACR, and others won’t work.

However, if your Android phone’s dialer has a call recording feature by default, then you can still record calls. Google has revealed that a pre-loaded call recording app or a feature does not require accessibility permissions, thus the native call recordings will work.

“If the app is the default dialer on the phone and also pre-loaded, accessibility capability is not required to get access to the incoming audio stream, and hence, will not be in violation,” said a presenter of a webinar held by Google.

As of now, the Google Pixel, Xiaomi , Oppo, OnePlus, and Samsung come with a default call recorder on their native dialer apps. So, if you own phones from any of these brands, you don’t need to panic.

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Garmin Vivosmart 5 with an OLED display, 7 days battery life launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 21, 2022

The Garmin Vivosmart 5 smartwatch has been launched and it comes with some improvements from its predecessor. The Vivosmart 5 sports a larger OLED display, replaceable straps, and a physical button. The new Garmin smartwatch comes in two sizes and has a battery that offers up to 7 days of activity on a full charge. The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is available on order from Amazon for $149.99.

With a 66% improvement in the display size from its predecessor, the Garmin Vivosmart 5 measures 10.5mm x 18.5mm. It has a resolution of 88 x 154 pixels. The OLED panel thus offers a better display of text than the Vivosmart 4. The larger display also means that the touchscreen is easier to use. The physical button in the Garmin Vivosmart 5 is below the display, but this is absent in the Garmin Vivosmart 4.

Owners of the Garmin Vivosmart 5 can replace the bracelets of their unit, in addition to extended use of the smartwatch for up to 7 days before needing to recharge. The battery life is reduced with pulse ox sleep tracking functional. The Vivosmart 5 is well-suited for swimming activities and it is capable of storing up to two weeks of activity data. Apart from pulse ox and sleep tracking, the Vivosmart 5 also offers heart rate monitoring, SpO2, and other health and fitness features. A GPS module is however lacking in the device for enhanced fitness tracking.

Both the small/medium and large sizes of the Garmin Vivosmart 5 are sold at $149.99 on Garmin’s website. The smaller model comes in black, cool mint, and white options of the bracelet. The larger smartwatch comes only in black for now. It remains to be seen how the Garmin Vivosmart 5 sits in the market and whether it will have decent reception.

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NoiseFit Buzz with Bluetooth calling launched priced at Rs. 2999 (~$39)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 21, 2022

Popular Indian audio and wearable manufacturing company has launched a new smartwatch in India. The NoiseFit Buzz is a follow-up to the ColorFit Icon Buzz that was launched in February this year. Just like its predecessor, the NoiseFit Buzz comes with support for Bluetooth calling.

The NoiseFit Buzz smartwatch packs a 1.32-inch full-touch flat TFT LCD touch screen with a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels. The display also comes with support for customizable & cloud-based watch faces.

The smartwatch comes with up to 9 sports modes such as running, treadmill, walking, spinning, cycling, yoga, hiking, fitness, and climbing. It also comes with 24 hours heart rate monitoring, SpO2 monitoring, sleep monitoring, and female health tracking. There is also voice assistance onboard, allowing users to perform certain functions via voice prompt such as making calls, playing music, check the weather, among others.

In terms of the build, the Buzz features IP67 ratings for water resistance. There is also a durable battery onboard that can last for up to 5 days on a single charge.

As for the price, the NoiseFit Buzz carries a starting price of 2,999 yuan (~$39). The smartwatch comes in a single Jet Black colour and will be available from Flipkart from April 28th.

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