Motorola is gearing up to launch new smartphones soon. One of these models includes the Moto G82 5G, which was recently spotted on FCC. And now, the device was spotted on another certification website that revealed some of its specifications.
For those unaware, we had covered the smartphone’s FCC and SIRIM certifications, which hinted at its imminent launch. Apart from this, the device also surfaced on TDRA, Geekbench, EEC, and Wi-Fi Alliance databases. But the latest listing is on China’s 3C certification (Via MySmartPrice), which confirms that it will also be launching in the Chinese market. The Moto G82 5G carried the model number XT2225-2 on the 3C database, which also revealed its charging rate.
Looking at the certification, the smartphone will support 33W charging speeds (11V, 3A). Unfortunately, that is all the information that was revealed on the 3C website. However, we have previous reports to go on for additional specifications. At the moment, the Motorola G82 5G is expected to be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G processor. This chipset will be paired with the Adreno 619 GPU and 8GB of RAM.
Moto G22
Furthermore, the upcoming smartphone will run on Android 12 OS out of the box and is believed to be powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack. This model will likely offer some basic features like dual SIM support and dual band WiFi. Keep in mind that these specifications have yet to be officially confirmed by Motorola, so take this report with a pinch of salt, and stay tuned for more updates.
Apple has just been hit with another antitrust charge in the European Union. This news arrives following a complaint from Spotify, which caused the EU to start a probe into the matter.
According to a Reutersreport, the latest charges are a part of an ongoing investigation by the European Commission. This investigation is related to an anti competitive charge accusations that were filed by the popular music streaming platform, Spotify. This will likely further strengthen EU’s case against the Cupertino based giant and other major tech firms in the region. For those unaware, the European Union has been attempting to rein in tech giants, which have grown exponentially across the globe in recent years.
Back in 2019, Spotify had filed a complaint with the European Commission accusing Apple of forcing App Store rules that “purposely limit choice and stifle innovation at the expense of the user experience.” The music streaming platform also brought up Apple’s 30 percent commission on App Store in its arguments, since this forced the brand to raise the charges of its subscription plans to make up for the commission that Apple charges.
Spotify further added that this gave the iPhone maker an “unfair unadvantage” as Spotify was unable to compete with Apple Music on a level playing field. A source close to the matter told Reuters said that the European Commission now plans on charging the company with another antitrust charge in a supplementary statement of objections. So, the new charges could be issued in the next few weeks.
Infinix has silently unveiled a new smartphone called the Infinix Hot 12i. It is an entry-level smartphone that offers key features such as a large HD+ display, a big battery, and 13-megapixel triple rear cameras. In addition, it sports an attractive design and carries an affordable price tag.
Infinix Hot 12i specifications and features
The Infinix Hot 12i has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel with a waterdrop notch. The screen offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, 480 nits of brightness, and a 60Hz refresh rate. The display notch houses an 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.
Infinix Hot 12i
The rear panel of the device has a fingerprint scanner and a triple camera unit, which is headlined by a 13-megapixel camera with an f/1.8 aperture. The main sensor is coupled with a pair of auxiliary cameras and an LED flash. It carries support for photography features such as super night mode, eye-tracking, 240fps slow-motion video recording, and up to 1080p video recording.
The device carries support for DTS enhancement to improve the sound quality and loudness. It runs on the Android 11 OS, which is overlaid with the XOS 7.6 UI.
The Infinix Hot 12i is powered by the Helio A22 chipset. It comes with 4 GB of RAM, up to 3 GB of extended RAM, and 64 GB of built-in storage. The handset draws power from a 5,000mAh battery that promises up to 34 hours of talk time and 62 days of standby time. It supports 10W charging. The Hot 12i offers connectivity features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, GPS, a microUSB port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Infinix Hot 12i pricing and availability
The Infinix Hot 12i comes in two options such as 2 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. They are priced at 61,800 Naira (~$149) and 67,000 Naira (~$161), respectively. It comes in four colors such as Racing Black, Horizon Blue, Haze Green, and Champagne Gold.
Recent reports have claimed that Realme is planning to launch the Realme Q5 series of smartphones in China. Today, the company confirmed that it will be holding a launch event at 2 pm (local time) on April 20 to announce the Realme Q5 lineup.
While there is no official confirmation yet, Realme is expected to announce two models, namely the Realme Q5 and Realme Q5 Pro. The company is expected to confirm the names of the Realme Q5 models in the next few days before the launch. A couple of new Realme phones such as RMX3372, RMX3574, RMX3571, and RMX3575/6 have been certified by the TENAA authority of China recently.
It appears that the RMX3372 device may debut as the Realme Q5 Pro in the home market. The device is equipped with a 6.62-inch AMOLED screen that offers an FHD+ resolution. It has a 16-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple rear cameras.
The device is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset. It may come with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. It packs a 5,000mAh battery, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, and a microSD card slot for additional storage. It is expected to arrive in three colors such as Mirror Black, Dream Blue, and Super Orange.
It is likely that the RMX3574 handset may arrive in the home market with the Realme Q5 or Q5i name. It has a 6.58-inch IPS FHD+ display, an 8-megapixel front camera, a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system, a 2.4GHz octa-core processor, 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of built-in storage, and a 5,000mAh battery.
A few days ago, Honor announced its new Play-series smartphones — Honor Play 6T and Honor Play 6T Pro. Today, the company has officially started selling the Play 6T Pro smartphones in the Chinese market.
The base model of the Honor Play 6T Pro with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage is priced at 1,399 yuan (~$220) while the model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage costs 1,599 yuan which is about $251. It is being offered in three color options — Titanium Silver, Midnight Black, and Rose Gold.
As for the specifications, the smartphone features a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display that offers 1080 x 2388 pixels screen resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 93.6 percent screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor and packs up to 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.
In the camera department, the phone features a dual-camera setup on the back that includes a 48-megapixel AI primary sensor which uses a 1/2-inch outsole and has a single pixel size of 0.8um, and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, the device has an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
It runs the Android 11 operating system out of the box with the company’s own Magic UI 5.0 custom user interface on top. The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 40W super-fast charging.
There’s also an Honor Play 6T smartphone that has a starting price of 1,199 yuan (~$188) which will be available for purchase in China from 15th April.
Apple has already confirmed that the company will kick off its annual developer conference WWDC 2022 on 6th June where the company will introduce several new technologies and features it has planned for its devices.
The company has already launched a few hardware products this year, including the all-new Mac Studio and Studio Display. Now, if the reports are to be believed, then the Cupertino-based tech giant is gearing up to launch a few more products at WWDC.
As per the new report from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple is set to introduce two new Mac products at WWDC 2022 in June this year. This is in line with his previous reports where he indicated a new product launch sometime in summer this year.
One of the Mac devices launching during WWDC is expected to be the much-talked-about Apple MacBook Air which will come with an updated design and powerful specifications. It is likely to be powered by the new M2 processor as the company has confirmed during the M1 Ultra launch that the M1 family is now complete.
The other device that the company is planning to introduce in June this year could be a redesigned iMac. The 27-inch iMac is expected to come with a design similar to the M1-powered 24-inch iMac, with white bezels and multiple color options to choose from.
Apart from these two products, the company is also expected to launch some more products towards the end of the year, including the new Mac Mini and a new MacBook Pro that will replace the current 13-inch MacBook Pro.
Chinese smartphone brand Realme has announced its Global Photography Contest 2022 with winners rewarded with realme giveaways and a $10,000 pool. The theme of the contest is “Capture the Light.” and will showcase realme users’ photography skills. The prizes on offer include the realme GT 2 Pro, realme Buds Air 3, and cash prizes.
Inspired by realme’s “Dare To Leap” philosophy, the 2022 realme Global Photography Contest encourages photo enthusiasts to showcase their environment through the lenses of realme phones. There are four categories namely: Street, Portrait, Landscapes, and Creative. Fifteen winners will be selected by the panel after a rigorous screening process. The 2022 realme Global Photography Contest has three Grand Prizes, four Theme Awards, and eight Excellence Awards.
All winners will be issued an e-certificate, while the winning photos will be displayed on realme’s social media channels and official events. Winners will also be designated as realme’s associated photographers and resource persons during 2022.
Submissions for the contest have begun on March 31 and will extend to June 18. Judging and Selection are from June 19 to June 27. The process will culminate in the announcement of winners on July 5.
The 1st Place winner gets $5,000 + realme GT 2 Pro. The 2nd Place winner gets $3,000 + realme GT 2 Pro. The 3rd Place winner will get $2,000 + realme GT 2 Pro.
The four Theme Award winners will get the realme GT 2 Pro +realme Buds Air 3, while the eight Excellence Award winners will get the realme GT 2 Pro.
The summer season in India has seen a raft of fire incidents relating to electric scooters in the country. Some of these fire incidents have been fatal and it calls for a comprehensive investigation of the root causes. Another fire incident involving electric scooters has been reported in India. A total of 20 out of 40 Jitendra EV scooters inside a container were engulfed in fire on April 9, as reported by the company. Fortunately, no casualties were reported and the fire was quickly put out, according to Jitendra EV.
The electric scooters were in the upper carriage of the container and were being transported away from the factory when the fire incident broke out. The remaining 20 scooters in the container were not affected by the fire. Jitendra EV in a statement said it has launched an investigation into the fire incident to ascertain the cause of the fire. Jitendra EV continues to harp on safety as its key plank, stressing that it will come up with its findings in the coming days.
The increased incidence of e-scooter fires is not unconnected with the battery packs of these scooters in combination with the increased temperatures across the country during summer. Although a detailed report is being expected from the manufacturer, there is a need to continue to explore improvements to the overall safety of electric scooters in the subcontinent. While these fire incidents could be seen as teething problems, it is key that the issue is resolved quickly.
The Indian two-wheeler EV market is growing rapidly amidst several layers of government incentives. It is therefore important to sustain customer confidence in the safety of electric scooters sold in the country, especially fires due to battery issues. If the situation is not nipped in the bud, it is capable of stalling the growth and demand for Indian-manufactured electric scooters.
Xiaomi just launched its new gaming phone lineup: the Black Shark 5 series. This year, the new lineup is composed of three phones: Black Shark 5, Black Shark 5 Pro, and Black Shark 5 RS. The only gaming smartphone manufacturer which launched three variants in the same series is ASUS in 2021 and these phones are giving more choices in 2022 if compared to other gaming phone manufacturers such as Nubia and Lenovo. This comparison will show you the difference between the specifications of these three variants.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Triple 108 + 13 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP front camera
Triple 64 + 13 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP front camera
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4
20 MP front camera
BATTERY
4650 mAh, fast charging 120W
4650 mAh, fast charging 120W
4500 mAh, fast charging 120W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
With the exception of the color options, the Black Shark 5 and the Black Shark 5 Pro come with the same design. And it is a more elegant design if compared to the RS variant, more suitable for those who want a more sober phone. On the other hand, the Black Shark 5 RS is more unique with its horizontal camera module, especially in that yellow color variant. All of these phones are pretty thick and heavy, so they are not your deal if you are looking for a good phone to use with one hand or to keep in a pocket. All of them come with physical pop-up gaming triggers, very useful during gaming sessions in the most competitive games.
Display
The Black Shark 5 Pro comes with a superior display: it is an AMOLED panel with one billion colors, a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a 144 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The other two phones have the same specifications with the exception of the number of colors they are able to show: up to 16 million. Despite sporting AMOLED panels, all of these models come with side-mounted fingerprint readers instead of in-display sensors. They also pack good stereo speakers, but they lack the 3.5 mm audio jack for earphones.
Specs & Software
The Black Shark 5 Pro is the most powerful variant of the trio because it is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform by Qualcomm. The Qualcomm flagship SoC is paired with up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage composed of UFS 3.1 storage and an additional NVMe SSD. You get the SSD on the Black Shark 5 RS as well, but it comes with weaker mobile platforms: either the Snapdragon 888 or the Snapdragon 888 Plus, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM. The vanilla Black Shark 5 is even less powerful with its Snapdragon 870 and a maximum of 12 GB of RAM; it does not come with an SSD. All of these phones run Android 12 customized by Joy UI 13.
Camera
If you are looking for a high-end camera phone, then you should not opt for these gaming devices. The best of the trio remains a midrange camera phone, nothing more. The Black Shark 5 Pro wins thanks to its 108 MP main camera, while the vanilla version and the RS variants come with an inferior 64 MP camera. The vanilla version beats the RS variant thanks to a better 13 MP ultrawide sensor.
The Black Shark 5 Pro and the Black Shark 5 are equipped with a bigger 4650 mAh battery, so their battery life will be higher. The whole trio comes with 120W fast charging filling the battery in 15 minutes or less.
Price
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS starts from €470/$512, the vanilla version begins at €500/$544, and the Pro retails for €600/$653 in its base variant. Which one would you pick?
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS: PRO and CONS
Oppo has announced the release of the ColorOS 12 beta version to two of these budget smartphones. The Oppo F17 and Oppo A73 were launched back in 2020 with ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10. Now, both of these devices are receiving Android 12 OS updates underneath the newest ColorOS.
The Oppo F17 and Oppo A73 are basically the same devices with different monikers. That said, the F17 is for India and it is getting the ColorOS 12 update, while the A73 users in Vietnam are receiving the ColorOS 12 update. Over 5000 users will get this update on a batch-by-batch basis starting from April 11 to April 15.
In order to apply this update, head to Settings > Software Update > Click on the Settings icon on the screen > Apply for Beta version > Update Beta version.
This update brings all the Android 12 and ColorOS 12 features like Material You, Dynamic color, Mic & Camera indicators, and more. After this beta update, F17 and A73 users are expected to get a stable update in the coming months.
Apart from these devices, Oppo recently released ColorOS 12 updates for the Oppo K7, Reno3 Pro 5G, Reno3 Vitality Edition, and Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition in China.
Recalling the Oppo F17 and A73, both phones were launched with 11nm process-based Snapdragon 662 SoC. The smartphones come with 16MP quad cameras and a 6.44-inch AMOLED panel. Both pack a 4,015mAh battery with 30W fast charging.
Samsung‘s latest Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has established its durability status after surviving a stress test. The test carried out by JerryRigEverything indicates a pretty solid tab. The device did not bend under excessive force even with its 14.6-inch display and minimal thickness. After going through all the paces, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra remained in one piece and largely unscathed.
The glass Super AMOLED display on the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra got to level 6 scratches on the Mohs hardness scale. The added in-display fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra still worked after intense levels of scratches with level 7 Mohs mineral picks. The sides and back of the device are made from metal.
The final test item was the bend test which has seen some models crumble under the pressure. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra exhibited minimal flexes but still retained its rigidity and remained unbroken. This is impressive for the device given its size and minimal thickness.
The rugged rating of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra adds to the hype relating to the device. The larger S Pen stylus in the device houses the same internal hardware as those in the Galaxy Note series and the S22 Ultra. A plastic spacer is however in place to fill up the larger internal structure.
OnePlus will be unveiling the OnePlus 10R, Nord CE Lite, and the Nord Buds in India on April 28. Ahead of the April 28 launch event in India, Amazon India already created a landing page for the products and showcased the tagline: More Power to You.
There are few details available on the three products as of this moment, but official details could trickle in as the buildup gathers momentum. As per the OnePlus 10R and the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, some of the spec details are already available. The OnePlus 10R is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset and the specs are rumored to be at par with the Realme GT Neo3. If the rumor is to be countenanced, then the 10R will have a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Its 4,500mAh battery can be charged via a 150W fast charging unit. The camera setup of the OnePlus 10R consists of a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 16MP front camera. However, the alert slider is rumored to be absent in the OnePlus 10R.
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset. As its moniker indicates, the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G comes with slightly scaled-down features than the Nord CE 2. It has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD with a 120Hz display refresh rate. The camera setup consists of a 64MP main camera and two 2MP sensors on the rear side. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G gets a 4,500mAh battery and 33W charging support.
OnePlus Nord earbuds
The OnePlus Nord Buds are TWS-enabled and sport short stems with 41mAh batteries. The accompanying charging case has a 480mAh capacity, offering users the opportunity of extended high-quality playback.
More details will surface for the OnePlus trio as we inch closer to the scheduled April 28 launch. We will get to know the pricing details for the models before the release date hopefully.
Realme launched the Narzo 50A Prime in Indonesia last month with no word about its release for other markets. Now, the tipster Paras Guglanihas revealed that the smartphone will debut by the end of this month in the Indian market.
As per the tipster, the Realme Narzo 50A Prime will launch on April 30 in the Indian market. The device is tipped to arrive in two colors and two variants. We expect the phone to come in 4GB + 64GB variant and 4GB + 128GB variant in India as the same variants were launched in the Indonesian market. As for the colors, it is expected to come in Flash Black and Flash Blue color variants.
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
The Realme Narzo 50A Prime sports a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a Full-HD+ resolution and 600 nits of brightness. It has a 90.7% screen-to-body ratio and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The device has an 8MP selfie snapper on the front and a triple camera system at the rear. The rear setup has a 50MP main lens, a 2MP portrait B&W sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.
It is powered by the UNISOC T612 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of RAM. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. It has a USB Type-C port for charging and a 3.5mm headphone jack for audio. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The device boots on Android 11 OS and has Realme UI R Edition on top of it.
Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro was launched last year with the powerful Snapdragon 888 SoC and 108MP cameras. The phone was launched for Rs. 39,999 in the country making it an affordable flagship handset. Now, the brand has officially discounted the device by Rs. 10,000.
The Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro is now priced at Rs. 29,999 making it value for money. It is worth noting that brands are still using the Snapdragon 888 SoC in some of their 2022 phones. The Mi 11T Pro launched a few months back is also powered by the same chipset.
Coming to the specs of the Mi 11X Pro, the smartphone comes with a 6.67-inch punch-hole AMOLED display. It has an FHD+(1080 x 2400 pixels) resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The device has Gorilla Glass 5 protection and HDR10+ support.
It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core processor paired with Adreno 660 GPU. It has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The phone packs a 4,520mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging support.
The cameras are pretty interesting here on the Mi 11X Pro. It has got a triple camera system with a 108MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP tele-macro sensor. On the front, it sports a 20MP selfie snapper.
The device has a dual speaker setup tuned by Dolby Atmos and has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security. The phone was launched with Android 11 OS and has MIUI 12, but the phone is expected to get the MIUI 13 Android 12 OS update soon.
Amazfit GTS 2 Mini New Version is finally available to purchase in the country. The smartwatch comes with features like Always-On-Display, SpO2 sensor, and up to 21 days of battery life.
Amazfit GTS 2 Mini New Version Specifications
The Amazfit GTS 2 sports a 1.55-inch AMOLED display with a 354 x 306 pixels resolution. It has a 2.5D curved screen, 301 PPI pixel density, and 450 nits of brightness. The smartwatch comes with 80+ watch faces and an Always-On-Display feature with 60+ patterns.
The smartwatch is made of aluminum alloy and has a square dial. It is 8.95mm in thickness and weighs 19.5 grams. It has several health-related features and has over 68 sports modes.
It has a BioTracker 2 PPG sensor for heart rate tracking, a movement acceleration sensor, a gyroscope sensor, an ambient light sensor, and a geomagnetic sensor. The smartwatch also has a SpO2 sensor for measuring blood oxygen levels.
The haptics on the smartwatch is covered thanks to the vibration motor. It has a built-in GPS and also features the Alexa Voice assistant. With the Alexa assistant support, you can ask the smartwatch to perform certain tasks hand-free. The smartwatch has a battery that is expected to last from 14 days to 21 days on a single charge depending on the usage.
Pricing and Colors
The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini New Version comes at a price of Rs. 5,999(~$79), but it will be available for Rs. 4,999(~$66) till today(April 11). It can be purchased from the Amazon website in Breeze Blue, Flamingo Pink, and Meteor Black color options.
OnePlus will soon launch the OnePlus Ace smartphone in China. The smartphone’s specs were tipped last time and we learned that it is none other than a rebadge of the Realme GT Neo3. While the company is yet to officially confirm its specs, the Geekbench listing has it all for us. The phone has passed the certification website and revealed key specs.
The OnePlus Ace has the model number PGKM10. The device has 961 points in the single-core department and 3795 points in the multi-core department. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 octa-core SoC clocked at up to 2.85Ghz. The phone has 12GB of RAM and boots on Android 12 OS.
A tipster previously revealed that the OnePlus Ace will have a 6.7-inch OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is said to come with a 4,500mAh battery with a 150W fast charging support. This is the same capacity and speed as the Realme GT Neo3. This hints that the OnePlus Ace will be a rebadged model.
Apart from this, the phone is expected to come with multiple cameras at the rear. It will have a 50MP Sony IMX766 main lens. In addition to this, the company’s COO Lin Fenshuo was also spotted using the OnePlus Ace on Weibo. Unfortunately, he didn’t reveal any details.
Since the OnePlus Ace will be a rebadged model of Realme GT Neo3, we can expect it to have the following specs. The phone could come with a punch-hole FHD+ screen, in-screen fingerprint scanner, and Android 12 OS. The device is expected to equip a triple camera system with a 50MP main lens, 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP macro lens, just like the GT Neo3.
We aren’t sure if the Ace will also be available in different battery and charging capacities. However, we should learn more about it soon.
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi last week launched the MIJIA Water Purifier 1000G with a composition designed to deliver dependable water purification in Chinese homes. The product is presently listed on Xiaomi Mall and carries a price tag of 2299 yuan (~$361). The gadget will be on pre-sale from April 15.
The MIJIA Water Purifier 1000G adopts a 1000G ultra-large throughput and a water output speed of 2.65 L/min. With this setup, the device can fill a 150mL water cup in just 3.5 seconds. This is guaranteed to meet the daily needs of a large family.
It adopts a five-in-one composite filter element teaming up with an RO filter element to efficiently filter out bacteria and heavy metals in the water, allowing pregnant mothers and babies to drink directly. At the same time, the full-time no-stale water technology is adopted. When idle, the filtered pure water is returned to the RO membrane, and the filter element is washed repeatedly to improve the water quality and taste. The first cup of water can be drunk with confidence.
The service life of the PPC composite filter element is 2 years, and the service life of the RO filter element is as high as 5 years. The performance is stable and the water utilization rate is improved, which greatly reduces the cost of core replacement and saves money.
The ratio of pure wastewater is as high as 3:1, and the ratio of pure wastewater can also reach 2:1 when the water quality is relatively poor. Compared with ordinary 400G water purifiers, it saves about 2433 liters of water per year.
The faucet that comes with the Mijia water purifier 1000G comes with a smart screen display. You don’t need to open the cabinet. You only need to open the faucet to know whether the water quality and the filter element need to be replaced, making it easy for even the elderly to operate it conveniently.
The Mijia Water Purifier 1000G can be connected to the Mijia app from where users can check the water status at any time.
Vivo, on Monday, officially launched the Vivo X Note smartphone at an event in China. The smartphone comes with a huge 7-inch screen and has ZEISS optics. The device was released today alongside the Vivo X Fold and Vivo Pad.
Design and Display
The Vivo X Note comes as a refresh to the current premium smartphone lineup of the brand. The device features a rough finish and has parallel stitches in the vertical direction at the back. It is made out of glass and has a plain leather feel to it.
The phone has a 7-inch display with curved sides. It is an LTPO 3.0 E5 AMOLED panel with QHD+(3080 x 1440 pixels) resolution. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1500 nits peak brightness. The screen also has DisplayMate A+ certification and a 21:10 aspect ratio.
The phone has a 3D ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner with a larger area. Interestingly, Vivo has added an alert slider on the left of the device.
Specifications
As you’d have guessed, the X Note draws power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship SoC. It is paired with 8GB/12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB/512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It also has Vivo’s V1 chip for image optimization.
Furthermore, it comes with a dual-SIM slot, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi support. The device also has an IP68 rating for water/dust resistance and also features an IR blaster.
Battery and Charging
Vivo X Note packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 80W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support.
Vivo claims that the phone can be charged fully in just 32 minutes. The phone boots on Android 12 out of the box.
Cameras
As far as optics are concerned, the Vivo X Note gets a new rear-camera design. It has a quad-camera system placed on an oversized camera island.
The setup goes by a 50MP Samsung GN 1 (OIS) main lens, a 48MP ultra-wide lens, a 12MP portrait sensor, and an 8MP periscope telephoto (OIS) lens. The telephoto sensor has 5x optical zoom and 60x digital zoom support. The cameras on the phone are co-tuned by ZEISS optics. On the front, it has an 8MP lens for shooting selfies.
Pricing, Colors, and Availability
The Vivo X Note can be purchased in Black, Blue, and Gray colors options. The pricing is as follows.
Vivo X Note
8GB + 256GB – CNY 5,999(~$942)
12GB + 256GB – CNY 6,499(~$1,020)
12GB + 512GB – CNY 6,999(~$1,100)
The company has also released a 50W wireless charging pad priced at CNY 99(~$16). The device will go on sale starting on April 15 in China.
Vivo just held a launch conference in which it launched three new highly anticipated devices. One of the models includes the Vivo X Fold, which is the company’s first foldable smartphone that has apparently been in development for four years now. So let’s have a look.
Design & Display
The newly launched Vivo X Fold adopts an inward folding design. In other words, the device’s primary display is hidden when the smartphone is in its folded state. Although, users then have access to the smaller external display in this mode. The rear panel features a large rectangular island module that houses a circular camera sensor setup and other necessary sensors like the LED flash. The front of the device features a punch hole cutout along with curved edges. Interestingly, the device also features two ultrasonic fingerprint scanners as well as an alert slider on the side.
The brand has placed an emphasis on the hinge of its first foldable handset, which comes with an aerospace grade wing design. In the Rheinland folding test, the device was folded 300,000 times overall to check its durability. Furthermore, even if the user folds the device 80 times a day, the folding mechanism will still remain functional over the course of 10 years. Since it is the first model of its kind from the brand, it is not surprising that Vivo made no compromises on its build quality.
Talking about the display, the Vivo X Fold sports a large 8.03 inch E5 LTPO OLED 3.0 display with UTG that has a 120Hz refresh rate, 2K resolution, and a 4:3.5 aspect ratio. The screen also supports HDR10+ and comes with a 113 percent DCI P3 color gamut. On the other hand, the secondary screen is a 6.53 inch E5 OLED panel that has a Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, 100 percent DCI P3 color gamut, and 21:9 aspect ratio as well. Notably, both the external and internal display features a punch hole cutout. Notably, the smartphone’s display also received A+ rating from DisplayMate.
Specifications
Under the hood, the first foldable smartphone from the Chinese smartphone maker runs on a custom made Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SPU and the Adreno 730 for graphics. To put things simply, the custom SPU is basically to enhance the security and privacy of the smartphone on a chip level. Additionally, this flagship grade SoC is paired with UFS 3.1 internal storage and LPDDR5 RAM.
Storage configurations include 12GB of RAM that will be paired with either 256GB or 512GB of internal storage. The Vivo X Fold will run on the Android 12 operating system with the company’s custom UI on top. The handset is powered by a large 4,600mAh battery pack that supports up to 66W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. The 66W fast charging can top up the device to full in just 37 minutes.
Camera
For photography, the device features a quad camera setup on the rear that includes Zeiss lens and T* coating. The primary camera is a Samsung GN5 50 megapixel sensor that has an f/1.75 aperture and OIS support, which is coupled with a 48 megapixel ultra wide angle lens that has an f/2.2 aperture, a 12 megapixel portrait lens (47mm focal length), and finally, a 5 megapixel periscopic telephoto lens that offers up to 5x optical zoom and up to 60x digital zoom. On the front, the punch hole selfie camera on the outer and inner display is a 16 megapixel sensor.
Pricing, Availability, & Colors
The Vivo X Fold will be available in three different color options. This includes Blue, Black, and Gray color variants. The device is available in multiple configurations, so here are the prices:
12GB + 256GB – 8,999 Yuan (roughly 1,413 US Dollars)
12GB + 512GB – 9,999 Yuan (roughly 1,570 US Dollars)
The device will go on sale starting on 22nd April 2022 in China on major e-commerce websites, with pre-orders starting from today.
Vivo Pad has been announced in China today along with the Vivo X Note and Vivo X Fold foldable smartphone. The brand has entered the tablet segment with the device. The Vivo Pad packs premium specifications including a high refresh rate display, a Snapdragon 8-series processor, fast charging, stylus support and more. The tablet competes against the likes of OPPO Pad, Xiaomi Pad 5, Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE and others in the market. Read on to know what the Vivo Pad has in store for us.
Vivo Pad specifications and features
Beginning with the display, the Vivo Pad comes with an 11-inch LCD screen bearing a 2.5K resolution. It features 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision support. The device is compatible with a stylus (that can be attached magnetically) and the brand calls it Vivo Pen. The tablet sports a boxy form factor and houses a square camera module on the back panel. In terms of audio, the Vivo Pad is equipped with a quad-speaker system with support for Dolby Atmos.
Vivo Pad
The Vivo Pad features dual rear cameras. The setup comprises a 13MP primary lens paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie snapper.
Under the hood, the Vivo Pad houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor coupled with Adreno 650 GPU. The device packs 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. The tablet draws its power from an 8,040mAh battery unit with support for 44W fast charging. Software-wise, the Vivo Pad runs on Android 11 OS out of the box. Connectivity options on the device include USB-C port, 3.5mm jack, WiFi, Bluetooth, and NFC.
Vivo Pad pricing and availability
The Vivo Pad is offered in Blue, Black, and White colours. In China, the tablet comes in two models such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are priced at 2,499 Yuan (~$392) and 2,999 Yuan (~$471) respectively. The company is yet to confirm whether it will be made available in markets outside China.
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