Black Shark 5 Pro vs Black Shark 5 vs Black Shark 5 RS: Specs Comparison

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Apr 11, 2022

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

	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro	Xiaomi Black Shark 5	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163.9 x 76.5 x 9.5 mm, 220 grams	163.8 x 76.3 x 10 mm, 218 grams	163.7 x 76.2 x 9.9 mm, 220 g
DISPLAY	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), OLED	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2460p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3.0 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, octa-core 3.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz or Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 16 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, Joy UI	Android 12, Joy UI	Android 12, Joy UI
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	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	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.

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Battery

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

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

PRO

One billion colors display
Better chipset
108 MP camera
Big battery
SSD

CONS

Price

Xiaomi Black Shark 5

PRO

Big battery
Good price
Same design as the Pro

CONS

Inferior chipset

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

PRO

Unique design
Better chipset than the vanilla version
SSD

CONS

Smaller battery
Inferior ultrawide camera

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Oppo F17, Oppo A73 starts receiving ColorOS 12 Beta update in India and Vietnam

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra comes out of JerryRigEverything’s durability test unscathed

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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OnePlus confirms the 10R, Nord CE 2 Lite & Nord Buds April 28 launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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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.

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Realme Narzo 50A Prime launch date tipped for the Indian market

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 11, 2022

Realme launched the Narzo 50A Prime in Indonesia last month with no word about its release for other markets. Now, the tipster Paras Guglani has 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.

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.

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Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro gets discounted by Rs. 10,000 in India

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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Amazfit GTS 2 Mini New Version can now be purchased in India for 5,999(~$79)

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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OnePlus Ace spotted on Geekbench with Dimensity 8100 SoC

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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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Xiaomi launches the MIJIA Water Purifier 1000G with a display-packing faucet

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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Vivo X Note with a 7-inch screen, 60x telephoto lens, and 80W/50W charging unveiled

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Pranav Sawant

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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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.

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Vivo X Fold launched with Zeiss cameras, dual-fingerprint sensors & a durable hinge

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Sean

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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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Vivo Pad launched with 11-inch LCD display, SD870, 13MP dual cameras, and 44W fast charging

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 11, 2022

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.

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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Oneplus’ first foldable, Oneplus Ace, Nord 2T, and more Oneplus leaks from last week

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 11, 2022

Last week, there were multiple leaks regarding upcoming Oneplus products. Hence, we thought to put them together for our latest weekly compilation. For the unaware, we at GizmoChina, bring you a roundup article every Monday discussing select stories from the previous week.

In this week’s episode, we will talk about five Oneplus leaks. Of which, two of them are very interesting as they are regarding a foldable and a new series.

With that out of the day, let’s take a look at these leaks one by one.

Oneplus Leaks from Last Week

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1. Oneplus foldable in the works

Oppo Find N (Review)

Last Friday, tipster Yogesh Brar revealed that Oneplus is working on a foldable smartphone. Unfortunately, it is not a self-developed device. The handset is merely a copy of Oppo Find N, which is sold exclusively in China.

Hence, the upcoming Oneplus foldable phone could be just a new name for the Oppo Find N for international markets.

It is not known what Oneplus will call its first foldable smartphone. Just like other brands, the company will most likely use the ‘Fold’ branding, such as ‘Oneplus Fold’.

We are looking forward to learning about the device’s price and availability in the coming days.

2. Ace series to return with Oneplus at the helm

Oneplus 10R | Source: Yogesh Brar via 91Mobiles

Oppo killed the Ace series after the launch of Oppo Ace 2 in 2020. Realme’s GT series replaced this lineup offering products at multiple price points.

On Friday, a Chinese media house (Whylab) disclosed that Oneplus will bring back the Ace series from the dead. This device carries model number PGKM10 and it is nothing but a rebranded Relame GT Neo 3.

The phone will likely release as Oneplus 10R in some markets. Because we have been hearing about it for a long time and it shares almost everything with the Realme GT Neo 3.

In a nutshell, the Oneplus Ace could be limited to China, like the previous two Ace-branded handsets from Oppo. On the other hand, the Oneplus 10R may launch in India and even Europe (doubtful).

3. Oneplus Nord 2T to feature Dimensity 1300 SoC

On Friday, Mediatek quietly announced Dimensity 1300 SoC, the successor of the Dimensity 1200 chipset. A day earlier, a leak had already revealed that this chip will be present inside the upcoming Oneplus Nord 2T.

The design of the Oneplus Nord 2’s successor was also disclosed in the same leak via renders. The phone will have two large circles on the rear, however, only one of them will be fully occupied with a large OIS-enabled 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor. Whereas, the second circle will house weird-looking tiny 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide unit and a 2MP monochrome sensor.

Other features of the handset will include a 32MP Sony IMX709 front-facing camera, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, dual stereo speakers, alert slider, 4,500mAh battery, and 80W fast charging.

The Oneplus Nord 2T is rumored to launch in late April or early May.

4. Oneplus 10 could be powered by Dimensity 9000 SoC

Oneplus 10 Pro

On Thursday, tipster Yogesh Brar once again tweeted that Oneplus is working on a smartphone housing a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset. He suggests that this phone will probably go official as the Oneplus 10.

For the first time, Oneplus didn’t release a vanilla flagship model alongside the Pro (Oneplus 10 Pro) this year. At the same, the brand is also rumored to working on an ‘Ultra’ model.

The company is yet to officially tease either of these handsets. However, the so-called Oneplus 10 Ultra is rumored to debut at the end of Q3.

5. Oneplus Nord N20 is an Oppo mid-ranger for the US

Oneplus Nord N20 | Source: PCMag

On Wednesday, PCMag exclusively revealed details about the upcoming Oneplus Nord N20. Going by the report, the upcoming Nord for the US will be nothing but a tweaked version of Oppo A96 5G sold in China.

The international OPPO A96 is already official in Southeast Asia as Oppo Reno 7Z 5G. It is expected to release in India and Europe as Oppo F21 Pro 5G and Oppo Reno7 Lite 5G respectively.

The Oneplus Nord N20 is said to debut in the US later this month with features like a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, in-screen fingerprint sensor, Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, 64MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple camera system, 16MP selfie camera, 4,500mAh battery, 33W fast charging, and OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11.

WhatsApp working on a new drawing tool feature

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Sean

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Apr 11, 2022

WhatsApp is apparently working on a new brand new feature that might be released for its app soon. The latest iOS beta build comes with a new drawing tool feature that helps tweak images on iOS.

The news arrives from a WaBetaInfo report. The popular messaging platform is planning on introducing a new feature that will improve customization options for its vast userbase. At the moment, this iOS beta build version 22.8.0.73 is only available in select regions and has yet to hit the live build. But, looking at the images, we can see that it brings additional options for the scribbling feature of the drawing tool.

The WhatsApp application already offers drawing tools, but the new update will expand on the tools offered to the users. This new set of drawing tools will allow users to scribble on images or edit them with custom notes and annotations. In the past, users only had access to a single pencil for basic drawing options. But now, new screenshots shared by WaBetaInfo show three new gauges for the pencil, along with a new blur tool option in the new set.

These features might soon be arriving on the Android version of the beta build as well. WhatsApp regularly tests a lot of new features that eventually arrive in the live builds a few weeks or even months after. Although, sometimes these features also get axed during public tests in beta builds or modified. So stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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OPPO F21 Pro launch event tomorrow: how to watch the livestream?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 11, 2022

OPPO is all set to announce the OPPO F21 Pro series of smartphones tomorrow (April 12) in India. Reports have revealed that the company will launch two phones, namely the OPPO F21 Pro 4G and OPPO F21 Pro 5G. Here is all the information on how to watch livestream of the OPPO F21 Pro launch event.

OPPO is all set to announce the OPPO F21 Pro series of smartphones tomorrow (April 12) in India. Reports have revealed that the company will launch two phones, namely the OPPO F21 Pro 4G and OPPO F21 Pro 5G. Here is all the information on how to watch the livestream of the OPPO F21 Pro launch event.

How to watch the OPPO F21 Pro India launch event?

The OPPO F21 Pro series launch event in India will kick off at 5 PM (local time) on April 12. Apart from launching the F21 Pro models, the company is also expected to announce the Enco Air2 Pro TWS earbuds. The event will be live streamed through OPPO India’s YouTube channel.

Reports have revealed that the OPPO F21 Pro 5G will be a rebranded version of the Reno7 Z available in other markets. On the other hand, the F21 Pro 4G could be a rebadged edition of the Reno7 4G.

OPPO F21 Pro series specifications (rumored)

The display on the OPPO F21 Pro and F21 Pro 5G will be 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+. The former will support a 90Hz refresh rate, whereas the 5G edition will support a 60Hz refresh rate. The F21 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 680 and Snapdragon 695 chipsets, respectively. Both phones will run on ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12 OS.

The F21 Pro 4G will have a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 selfie camera, and a 64-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (microlens) triple camera unit. On the other hand, the F21 Pro 5G will feature a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and a 64-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. Both phones will house a 4,500mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The F21 Pro will come in Cosmic Black and Sunset Orange colors, while the 5G edition will be available in Rainbow Spectrum and Cosmic Black colors.

OPPO Enco Air2 Pro specifications (rumored)

The OPPO Enco Air2 Pro TWS earbuds will feature a 12.4mm audio driver, with each earbud housing a 43mAh battery. The charging case will house a 440mAh battery. It promises a battery life of up to 28 hours with the charging case. Other notable features include an IP54 rating, gesture controls, ANC, and Enco Live Bass tuning. It is likely to be priced between Rs 3,499 and Rs 3,999. It will come in grey and white colors.

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TSMC & other chipmaker’s semiconductor expansion plan in jeopardy over equipment delays

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Sean

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Apr 11, 2022

Due to the ongoing issue of chip shortages, many semiconductor based firms like TSMC had plans to expand their production capacity to meet the rising demand. But it seems that this plan might be pushed further back due to additional delays in securing the proper equipment for the expansion.

According to a NikkeiAsia report, the chip makers that are planning on expanding their production capacity will have to see an additional wait time that might be around a year and a half, or possibly even longer. This delay arrive due to the long delivery time of key equipment that is needed for the expansion. In other words, the plans to alleviate the semiconductor shortage are also suffering from supply constraints as well.

As of right now, the leading chip tool manufacturers like Applied Materials, KLA, Lam Research, and ASML have warned their customers that the wait time for certain crucial machines might be up to 18 months long. Furthermore, multiple sources have also told NikkeiAsia that the supply constraints have caused shortages in practically everything, ranging from lenses, valves, and pumps to microcontrollers, engineering plastics and even electronic modules as well.

This means that leading foundries like TSMC, Intel, Samsung, and others will see delays in their expansion plans. For those unaware, firms like TSMC already had planned to have plants go online as soon as next year. But now, sources believe that the long lead times might affect their original plans. Thus, executives at UMC, Samsung, and more have started sending senior executives overseas to urge equipment makers to raise their efforts for faster deliveries.

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China Mobile orders 68,400 units of Vivo X Fold and Vivo X Note smartphones

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Jeet

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Apr 11, 2022

Vivo is all set to launch its highly anticipated Vivo X Fold and Vivo X Note smartphones in a couple of hours in its home market China. Ahead of the official launch, China Mobile has revealed the number of units it has procured.

China Mobile has announced that the company has procured 68,400 units of the Vivo X Fold and Vivo X Note smartphones, giving us a hint about what the company anticipates the demand would be for these devices.

It has purchased 15,600 units of all three variants of the Vivo X Note smartphone. The three models include 8GB RAM with 256GB internal storage, 12GB RAM with 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM with 512GB internal storage.

On the other hand, the company has procured 8,000 units of each variant of the Vivo X Fold smartphone. The phone will come in two memory options to choose from — 12GB RAM with 256GB internal storage and 12GB RAM with 512GB internal storage.

As for the specifications, the Vivo X Fold will have a 6.53-inch OLED display with a Full HD+ screen resolution on the outside and an 8-inch 2K E5 LTPO UTG display on the inside. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor.

In the camera department, there’s a 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 primary camera sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a 12-megapixel portrait lens, and a 5-megapixel periscope lens. The phone runs the Android 12 operating system with a custom UI on top and is powered by a 4,600mAh battery with 66W fast charging and 50W wireless charging.

On the other hand, the Vivo X Note will come with a 7-inch AMOLED display offering a Quad-HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. This one too will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

As for the camera setup, it includes a 50MP primary sensor, a 48MP secondary sensor, a 12MP tertiary sensor, and the last 8MP snapper. On the front, it will have a single camera placed in the top middle for taking selfies and video calls.

It will run the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box and be powered by a 5,000mAh battery having 80W fast charging support and 50W wireless charging support.

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iQOO officially unveils new 44W Flash Charge Power Bank in China

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Sean

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Apr 11, 2022

Prior to the launch of the iQOO Neo6, the company has unveiled a new product in China. The new gadget is the iQOO 44W Flash Charge Power Bank, which will launch alongside the upcoming Neo6 smartphone.

As per the official poster images, the Chinese smartphone maker has just announced a new power bank that offers 44W flash charging support. Furthermore, it also supports, 45W PD fast charging, 40W fusion fast charging, and more features that have yet to be revealed. Looking at these images, we can see that the power bank comes with a yellowish orange color scheme along with rounded design for its corners.

The image also hints that the brand is clearly placing an emphasis on the aesthetics of the device as well. It also has a physical button on the side, and for ports, the power bank houses a 5V 3A USB Type C input/output interface, and a 5V 2A USB Type A output port.

Unfortunately, this is all the information that the company has shared at the moment. The new 44W Flash Charge Power Bank is set to be announced along with the iQOO Neo6, so stick around as we will be covering the launch event. The date for the conference is set for April 13.

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Apple starts iPhone 13 production in India

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Sean

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Apr 11, 2022

Apple has begun the assembly of one of its latest smartphones in India. The production of the iPhone 13 has started in the Foxconn factory that is situated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, a state in South India.

Notably, the mass production of the latest iPhones comes after the Cupertino based giant had begun trial production for the iPhone 13 back in December 2021. Back then, it was assumed that volume production for the model will start by February 2022. Although, this had been postponed till April. This is great news for Apple customers in India since local production would have the device’s cost drop by a noticeable margin.

When the brand first started making the iPhone 12 locally in India, the model saw a price slash of 14,000 INR (roughly 185 US Dollars). For those unaware, India charges tech companies custom duties for consumer electronic products that are assembled overseas and are imported. Thus, Apple products usually cost more in India when compared to other markets. So, we can also expect the iPhone 13 to see a price cut soon, once the brand begins to sell the locally assembled units in the Indian market.

The iPhone 13 joins other products from the company that is being assembled in the country. As of right now, the brand manufactures the iPhone 11, iPhone 12, and now the iPhone 13 in the nation. Interestingly, this also marks a major shift in production away from China, which has typically been its primary hub for production. In recent years, Apple has tried in reducing its dependence on China. So, this move is in line with its ongoing efforts.

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Ola faces scrutiny from Indian Govt over its S1 Pro’s fire accident

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Sean

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Apr 11, 2022

The Indian government is apparently probing Ola for answers regarding its e-scooters. An S1 Pro model caught fire in the country, and it seems that the incident has also caught the government’s attention.

Earlier this month, a senior government official stated that the company has to offer explanations for its electric scooter that had recently caught fire in Pune last month. For those unaware, a video of an Ola S1 Pro model went viral when it burst into flames. This caused people to have doubts about the electric scooter’s safety standards. Since then, the local government has ordered a probe last month.

Now, Giridhar Aramane, Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, said that “If required, the government may call Ola Electric to explain the incident.” Furthermore, the incident in Pune was not an isolated event. Recently, we had also reported on the new electric vehicle running in reverse mode at 90kmph due to a software glitch. As per the road transport ministry, the Centre for Fire, Explosive, and Environmental Safety (CFEES) has been assigned to investigate this incident and propose remedial actions to prevent such accidents in the future.

Ola — The scooter was first engulfed in smoke before the fire

According to a 91Mobiles report, the reason behind the fiery accident is likely the poor lithium ion battery that powers the EV. The Ola S1 Pro’s battery might be faulty or damaged and there may be trouble with its thermal runaway, which could be highly flammable and difficult to control. Ola CEO, Bhavin Aggarwal, stated that “safety is top priority. We’re investigating this and will fix it”.

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