Since the beginning of this year, the rumor mill has been leaking the details of the Infinix Hot 11 2022 smartphone. Today, the company finally confirmed that it will be announcing the Hot 11 2022 on April 15 in India. A landing page for the phone is now live on Flipkart. The listing has revealed the design and key features of the phone.
According to the Flipkart listing for the Infinix Hot 11 2022, it has a 6.7-inch punch-hole display with an HD+ resolution, 550 nits of brightness, 114 percent sRGB colour gamut, and an 89.5 percent screen-to-body ratio. As can be seen in the official images, the Hot 11 2022’s display has a centrally positioned punch-hole and a thick chin.
The Hot 11 2022 packs a 5,000mAh battery and will feature a USB-C port for charging. The rear side of the phone has a square-shaped camera module with two cameras and an LED flash inside it. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
Previous reports have revealed that the Infinix Hot 11 2022 will feature the Unisoc T700, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB / 128 GB of internal storage. For photography, it may feature an 8-megapixel front-facing camera and a 48-megapixel main rear-facing camera.
Hopefully, the company will confirm a few more details about the smartphone before its launch. Speculations are rife that it may carry a price tag of Rs 10,999 (~$145). It is expected to arrive in three colors such as Aurora Green, Sunset Gold, and Polar Black.
The Hot 11 2022 will be the second phone from the brand to launch this year in India. Earlier this year, it announced the Infinix Zero 5G with a price tag of Rs 19,999 (~$263). To those who are unaware, the Zero 5G is Infinix’s first 5G-enabled smartphone.
The Vivo S12 series of smartphones were made official in December 2021 in China. Now, the company is reportedly working on its successor, which is likely to launch with the Vivo S15 name. It can be said based on recent leaks that the next-generation S-lineup will include at least three models such as Vivo S15, Vivo S15 Pro, and Vivo S15E. Today, Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station shared the key specifications of the Vivo S15 Pro.
The tipster revealed that the Vivo S15 Pro will have an OLED panel that will carry support for a high refresh rate. Like its predecessor model, the Vivo S12 Pro, its screen will have curved edges. The device will be powered by the Dimensity 8100 chipset and will carry support for 80W fast charging.
Vivo S12
The S15 Pro will have a primary selfie camera of 50-megapixel. It will offer other features such as NFC, an IR blaster, and a linear motor. Apart from claiming that the Vivo S15 will feature the Snapdragon 870 SoC, he did not share any other information on the standard model. It goes without saying that the S15 series will sport an attractive design like the predecessor S-series of smartphones.
Vivo has a busy schedule this month. After announcing the Vivo X Fold, X Note, and Vivo Pad today in China, it is likely to take off covers from the X80 lineup later this month. Hence, it appears that the Vivo S15 family may go official in May this year in China.
As far as the Vivo S15E is concerned, it is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.44-inch AMOLED FHD+ screen, 16-megapixel selfie camera, 50-megapixel triple cameras, a 2.8GHz octa-processor, 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage, and a 4,605mAh rated battery with 66W rapid charging, and in-display fingerprint sensor.
Huawei has today officially announced the launch of a new non-touchscreen version of the MateBook 14 laptop in its home market China. It has also been revealed that the device is priced at 5,399 yuan, which is about $847.
Interestingly, the specifications of this new Huawei MateBook 14 Non-Touchscreen Edition aren’t the same as the 2022 touchscreen model but it is similar to the last year’s model and the only difference appears to be the touchscreen support and the price difference.
As the name indicates, the laptop features a 14-inch display that offers a screen resolution support of 2160 x 1440 pixels along with a 100% sRGB color gamut and a 3:2 aspect ratio.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the 11th generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, coupled with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. In the software department, the laptop is running the Microsoft Windows 11 operating system.
It comes with support for a fingerprint sensor which is embedded into the power button, one USB-C port, two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device is powered by a 56Wh battery which the company claims supports 65W fast charging and has also included a USB-C power adaptor.
The Huawei MateBook 14 Non-Touchscreen Edition is now up for pre-order in the Chinese market for the price of 5,399 yuan (~$847). It comes in Silver and Gray color options and will be officially available for purchase in China from 17th April.
OPPO is working on the OPPO K10 series of smartphones for China. It includes at least two models, namely, the OPPO K10 and OPPO K10 Pro. Tipster Yogesh Brar has tipped with the entire specifications of the OPPO K10 Pro. In addition, he has claimed that it may get rebranded as a OnePlus device.
OPPO K10 Pro specifications (rumored)
According to the tipster, the OPPO K10 Pro heading to China will have a 6.62-inch AMOLED screen that will produce a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen will psort a centr punch-hole design and will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.
The front side of the phone will have a 16-megapixel camera. Its back panel will have an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The handset will run on ColorOS flavored Android 12.
OPPO K10 Pro (PGIM10) TENAA images
The Snapdragon 888 SoC will be present under the hood of the OPPO K10 Pro. It will be equipped with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of built-in storage. The smartphone will draw power from a 5,000mAh battery, which will carry support for 80W fast charging.
To recall, the OPPO K10 Pro was spotted at the TENAA certification site last week. While the Pro will come with the SD888 chip, the vanilla OPPO K10 for China will have an LCD screen and the Dimensity 8000 SoC. Both devices are expected to debut as early as this month in the home market.
In related news, OPPO will be announcing the OPPO F21 Pro 4G and OPPO F21 Pro 5G tomorrow in India. These devices are expected to arrive as rebranded versions of the OPPO Reno7 Lite and Reno7 Z, which are already available in other markets.
iQOO Neo6 will be announced on Wednesday (April 13) in China. Ahead of the launch, iQOO is gradually confirming some of its key features. In a Weibo post from the company, it confirmed that the Neo6 will have a 64-megapixel main camera.
The iQOO Neo6 will succeed the iQOO Neo5 from last year. To recall, the Snapdragon 870 powered device was equipped with an OIS-assisted 48-megapixel primary camera. The Chinese company says that the Neo6 will have an OIS-assisted 64-megapixel main sensor.
According to iQOO, the Neo6 will be good at capturing photos in low-light conditions and sports scenes. Unfortunately, the brand is yet to confirm the configurations of its auxiliary cameras.
iQOO Neo6 specifications (rumored)
A recent report revealed that the iQOO Neo6 will feature a 6.62-inch AMOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, a 360Hz touch sampling rate, and a 396ppi pixel density. The front side of the device will have a 16-megapixel camera for video calls and selfies. The rear-facing OIS-enabled 64-megapixel camera will be coupled with a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel portrait camera.
iQOO Neo6
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will fuel the Neo6. It will come equipped with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will have a 4,700mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. The device will come preinstalled with the Android 12 OS. For security, it will come equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. Apart from orange and black, it will also come in a blue variant.
Hero Electric is primed for the launch of the 2022 Hero Optima CX lineup of electric scooters in India soon. Ahead of the launch, the expected price and specs of the lineup have been revealed through the official transport department’s website.
The 2022 Hero Optima CX lineup will consist of two trims and includes a model with an extended range for longer-haul movements. The new lineup will also have restyled exteriors and more efficient components. The two trim levels are the Hero Optima CX and the Hero Optima CX ER. The Optima CX lineup will target the commuter segment of the market, although the ER (extended range) models offer greater power and functionality for longer and more varied uses.
The Optima CX lineup will come with significant improvements above the current Optima HX lineup of e-scooters. The improved performance of the models also means that their battery packs will be much better than that of the Optima HX lineup. The Optima CX trims will have a single battery pack while the ER variants will come with a dual battery setup. Apart from the mechanical aspects, we expect more aesthetically-appealing Hero Optima CX models than their predecessors. The electric motors in the new models will be significantly more powerful but smaller than the current models.
The 2022 Hero Optima CX with a single 52.2v/ 30Ah battery has a range of 82km while the corresponding CX ER comes with a range of 140km and a top speed of 45km/h. Braking, sturdiness, and overall balance have improved above 25% of the outgoing models as well. Cruise control, LED lighting, walk assist, reverse mode, remote key, and anti-theft alarms are some of the improved features in the 2022 Optima CX and CX ER scooters.
2022 Hero Optima CX
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2022 Hero Optima CX
There are no specific prices released yet for the 2022 Hero Optima CX/ CX ER models. However, given their impressive improvements over the Optima HX, their prices are expected to hover above the corresponding models. The Optima HX is priced at Rs. 55,850 (~$735) while the extended-range version costs Rs. 65,640 (~$864). There are no specifics yet on the exact release date of the 2022 Hero Optima CX lineup in India.
US PC maker Dell has launched a 34-inch curved monitor with a fish screen. The model comes with the model number S3423DWC and is presently on sale in China.
Dell S3423DWC curved-screen monitor packs a 34-inch VA panel with a resolution of 3440×1440 pixels, 1800R curvature, and a screen aspect ratio of 21:9. It also supports a 100Hz high refresh rate, and the response time is only 4ms. It equally supports AMD FreeSync technology.
In terms of games, although this monitor can’t compare with professional-grade gaming monitors, it still has a large comprehensive advantage as a result of its curved surface and fish screen. The fish screen design makes it possible to open multiple windows at the same time for easy switching and viewing, especially when editing, filming, programming, statistical analysis, stock viewing, multi-opening, etc. It allows for a comfortable viewing angle experience compared to dual-screen docking.
In terms of color, the S3423DWCmonitor supports 99% sRGB, 90% DCI-P3 color gamut, up to 300 nits brightness, a contrast ratio of 3000:1, 16.7 million color display, and a 178-degree viewing angle.
In terms of interfaces, the S3423DWC display comes with a plethora of ports including two HDMI 2.0 ports, one USB Type-C port, and three USB 3.0 ports. The USB Type-C interface can perform data transmission and video transmission. The monitor is powered by a 65W external power supply.
In other respects, the new Dell monitor also supports hardware anti-blue light, as well as DC dimming. It comes with two 5W speakers and supports PBP/PIP picture-in-picture mode. The monitor utilizes a three-sided narrow border design and packs a built-in power adapter. Dell is also offering a three-year free door-to-door repair service and more.
Chinese experimental fashion designer has had her imprimatur on the Piaggio 1 e-scooter via collaboration with Piaggio. The colorful Piaggio 1 e-scooter is covered with a hand-painted watercolor mimicking a natural landscape. The Piaggio 1 Feng Chen Wang edition is available at Piaggio dealerships for $3,297 for the 1 version and $3,956 for the 1 Active version.
The design of the Feng Chen Wang edition of the Piaggio 1 e-scooter was inspired by the designer’s hometown of Fujan in China. There are also some bits of inspiration from her present city, London where she currently operates from. The body of the e-scooter reflects China’s natural landscapes coated using traditional Chinese brushstroke techniques. The green and white colors are partly inspired by the phoenix in Chinese folklore. The overall design projects a graceful and sleek movement of the e-scooter.
Piaggio 1 Feng Chen Wang edition electric scooter
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An accompanying scooter helmet and a capsule collection of unisex apparel have also been designed by Feng. The collection is produced from recycled materials in an innovative manner to bring the garments to life. The sustainable collection was showcased last year during the Shanghai Fashion Week. It is unclear at this time whether the Feng Chen Wang Piaggio 1 e-scooter will be globally available or limited to its home market of China.
ARM Processors are the foundations for all mobile chipsets we see today. Whether it be a Qualcomm Snapdragon, MediaTek Dimensity, Apple Silicon or Samsung Exynos chipset, chances are that all the aforementioned technologies are using ARM’s technology which includes its wildly popular ARM Cortex CPU Cores and ARM Mali GPUs.
In the early 2020s, Nvidia initially had plans to acquire the British semiconductor design company, ARM Limited, from its parent company, Softbank Group, the Japanese technology conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo for over 40 billion USD. However, Nvidia’s plan was disrupted due to rising regulatory conflicts with the US government and the acquisition was terminated in February 2022.
The aftermath of this was that Softbank now values its ARM chip-making business as more crucial to the entire tech industry. So valuable in fact, that Softbank is actually considering listing its ARM business as an entity on the US NASDAQ Stock Market to gain more funding to further develop the company.
According to Nikkei Asia, industry sources say that SoftBank wanted the NASDAQ IPO(Initial Public Offering) to take place by the end of March 2023, meaning that ARM needs to complete auditing between June and September this year, as per NASDAQ listing procedures.
However, ARM has one problem that has yet to be resolved to complete its internal organisation auditing, which is its tense relationship with ARM China, the Chinese subsidiary of ARM.
Ever since 2020, ARM has struggled to regain control of ARM China as the subsidiary’s head, Allen Wu, has refused to relinquish power despite a 7-1 board vote in June 2020 to kick him out. The spat has made it difficult for ARM to audit the financials of the company, creating a major stumbling block to an initial public offering in the US.
Because of this, ARM decided to now transfer its shares in its wayward China joint venture to a special purpose vehicle that it jointly owns with its parent SoftBank Group Corp. A partner at the U.S. law firm Katten Muchin Rosenman, Han Lijie, commented that creating a special purpose vehicle that will not be part of the offering will allow ARM to indirectly hold ARM China shares. That means it can treat ARM China as an investment rather than a subsidiary when reporting financials.
The move by ARM is seen to be clever, as it is now able to speed up its plans to go public if it decides to list in the US.
LG has launched a monitor in the LG Gram series and it is a +view 16-inch WQXGA screen. Together with its accompanying stand, the USB-C powered LG Gram 16-inch monitor weighs less than 1kg. Unlike the previous models in the Gram series of laptops, the new model is a monitor that can be connected via a USB-C cable.
The new LG Gram +view 16MQ70 has an IPS panel (2560 x 1600 pixels) that is 16 inches wide. It is unlike the existing 15.6 inches monitors as it offers a more balanced and square screen ratio. The new LG Gram monitor has a WQXGA screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio. The higher aspect ratio affords extra vertical resolution and better productivity than the prevalent 16:9 aspect ratio. The LG Gram +view 16MQ70 has the same screen specification as the 2022 LG Gram laptop and we expect a remarkable output.
While the monitor itself weighs 670g, the Folio cover/ stand is about 320g, bringing the total weight of the product to be 990g. The cover is a great addition to the monitor as it provides a solid balance and leverage to prop it according to the user’s choice. It is noted that the LG Gram new monitor has a pretty low refresh rate of 60Hz and a response time of 30ms. These properties could make the monitor sluggish, especially in gaming applications. Users can prop the monitor up to 170 degrees for a variety of viewing angles.
Other features of the LG Gram +view 16MQ70 monitor include auto pivot display, OSD, anti-glare screen coating, low blue light mode, 2 USB-C ports, and a brightness adjuster. The monitor however lacks speakers, as the user may have to use external speakers for applications. The new LG Gram monitor will be available in Japan from mid-April. Other markets will also follow including the US where it is already listed for $349.
Giztop is giving $250 OFF on the flagship Realme GT 2 Pro smartphone. The smartphone which generally retails for $779 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $529 only at Giztop. The abovementioned price is applicable to the base variant only.
Chinese-American multinational technology corporation, Lenovo, had earlier revealed its premium business laptop line, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 and ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 equipped with Intel’s latest 12th Gen Alder Lake Mobile CPUs back in January this year at the CES 2022 roadshow held at the Las Vegas Convention Centre.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Lineup in 2022
4 months after the announcement, the Intel 12th Gen ThinkPad X1 series is finally available for sale in several popular markets across the globe, which include the US, UK, Australia, Europe and Southeast Asia.
In the US, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 is now officially available at USD 2879 for the base model, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 is sold starting at USD 3579.
Do note that this is the recommended retail price for the laptops as Lenovo ThinkPad relatively go on sale quite often.
For the Europe and Southeast Asia release, the 12th Gen Intel ThinkPad X1 series is currently only released in several key markets such as the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. The 12th Gen Intel ThinkPad X1 series officially starts at 1949 Euros(excl. VAT) / CHF 1859 (incl. VAT) / SGD 3259 / THB 72,390 / RM 7979 in each respective country.
So competing in the premium business ultrabook category, what features does the Intel 12th Gen ThinkPad X1 series pack to justify its price tag?
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10
The X1 Carbon has always been one of Lenovo’s best engineered business laptops with its svelte, durable chassis that is certified MIL-STD 810H standard durability compliant. This means the laptop is able to withstand extreme temperature, extreme dust, extreme humidity, pressure and more.
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10
The new generation of the X1 Carbon is configurable up to Intel’s latest 12th Gen Core i7 P-series or U-Series mobile processors which claims to bring 1.5x better power efficiency than the previous generation. Accompanying the CPU is up to 32GB LPDDR5 5200Mhz dual-channel RAM and Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage, for the fastest performance for day-to-day tasks.
However, the biggest upgrade for the X1 Carbon Gen 10 is the display. Lenovo had added a new OLED display option for the X1 Carbon, making it the first-ever ThinkPad to sport an OLED display. The display is a 14-inch 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED display. It can go up to 400 nits of brightness and cover 100% of the DCI P3 colour gamut.
As for ports, the X1 Carbon has 2 USB-C Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, 2 USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, one HDMI 2.0b port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The laptop is powered by a 57Wh battery with support for 65W USB-PD Rapid Charging.
ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7
The ThinkPad X1 Yoga possesses many identical specs to the X1 Carbon. The only major differentiator here is that it is a “Yoga” laptop. The X1 Yoga is a 2-in-1 business convertible laptop that allows the users to switch from laptop to tablet to tent mode in under a minute. Whether you want to sketch or sign a document on the go, the X1 Yoga has an included Lenovo stylus that can always accommodate your workflow.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7
Lenovo is expected to bring the Intel 12th Gen Thinkpad X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga to more markets soon later in the year as well, which includes markets like the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, East Asia and South Asia.
Have you ever encountered a situation where your personal desktop or laptop did not have enough RAM to run a task? Or was your RAM not sufficient enough to prevent the programme from stuttering? And was that task keeping 15 tabs open on Google Chrome?
If you answered yes to any of the 3 questions above, then Samsung might have the solution for you. Introducing Samsung’s latest DDR5 RAM solution, where technology now enables a user to possess 512GB of DDR5 memory on a single RAM stick.
Source: Samsung
As one of the current industry-leading suppliers of DDR4 memory, Samsung is planning to take the lead in the development of DDR5 RAM. Recently Samsung posted a video on its YouTube channel, highlighting the latest features of Samsung DDR5-7200 module technology.
Samsung‘s new 512GB DDR5 RAM modules refine the firm’s layer stacking memory packing tech, as used in its latest DDR4 memory modules. In the diagram below, you can compare the difference between Samsung’s 4-layer DDR4 memory chips, with the 8-layer DDR5 chips, both connected using Samsung’s Through Silicon Via technology.
Source: Samsung
Through grinding of the silicon layers Samsung has been able to make the constituent dies 40 per cent thinner, and similarly reduced layer spacing – thus these much denser DDR5 integrated chipsets are actually thinner, at 1.0mm vs 1.2mm. In turn, Samsung will be able to manufacture a single 512GB RAM stick with 8 stacked DRAMs connected together.
Source: Samsung
Last but not least, Samsung claims its DDR5 technology is twice as fast as the previous generation, claiming speeds of up to more than 6400Mbps.
Source: Samsung
However, the increase in performance does not affect power efficiency because Samsung’s DDR5 technology is actually 30% more power-efficient than its previous generation thanks to the lower required voltages to run the DDR5 RAM.
Source: Samsung
Samsung has mentioned that it will be supplying DDR5 RAM to data centres, smartphone manufacturers and laptop manufacturers alike. And whether 512GB DDR5 RAM sticks will reach the hands of consumers, is a question reserved to be answered in the 2020s.
Vivo‘s Spring Launch Event will be held online tomorrow April 11th 2022 19:30 CST / 17:00 IST / 11:30 GMT.
After months of teasing, Vivo is expected to reveal its highly anticipated Vivo X Fold, Vivo X Note, and Vivo Pad devices at the launch event. To watch the launch event, you can head on over to the link below on April 11th, 2022 19:30 CST sharp to follow the event live stream.
So before the official launch event, we compiled all the official highlights that we know about all the 3 Vivo devices so far.
Vivo X Fold
The X Fold is the first foldable from the Vivo brand, and its design shares resemblances with the more premium foldable offerings, like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Huawei Mate X2. It is expected to sport an 8-inch 2K LTPO 3.0 inner folding OLED panel and a 6.53-inch Full HD+ outer display. Both the inner and outer displays will be equipped with a 120Hz refresh rate.
To stand out amongst its competitors, the Vivo X Fold will be featuring an industry-leading quad-camera setup on the back in collaboration with Zeiss and its signature T* coating. The Vivo X Fold is also said to be the industry’s first foldable to support 50W wireless charging to juice its 4,600mAh battery.
Vivo X Fold
Vivo X Note
The X Note meanwhile will be Vivo’s answer for the “ultra-premium” crowd, basically, those who opt for the iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. The phone comes in a familiar glass sandwich body, and features a gigantic QHD+ 7-inch display. Paired with a 5000mAh and support for 80W wired and 50W wireless charging, the phone is expected to last you through the entire day within half an hour’s charge.
The Vivo X Note is also expected to lead a mobile photography revolution because besides featuring all the software and hardware optimizations that came from its Zeiss collaboration so far, the company has developed its first in-house imaging chip, the Vivo V1, to push the boundaries of smartphone photography even further.
Vivo X Note
Vivo Pad
The Vivo Pad is the company’s first entry into the Android tablet market. The device is powered by the popular Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset to provide flagship levels of performance for your average tablet user. The Vivo Pad is also getting an 11-inch panel having a 2.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate to provide a smooth scrolling experience for its users.
vivo Pad
For more details regarding the Vivo X Fold, Vivo X Note, and Vivo Pad, stay tuned to the live stream on April 11th at 19:30 CST, or stay tuned to our coverage here at Gizmochina.
You can also read our complete roundup of the Vivo X Fold and X Note from the below links.
As countries across the world are slowly recovering economically and socially from the pandemic, and with the summer holidays fast approaching, it is now a great time to start planning for some vacations at the beach after a long-awaited 2 years of isolation in our homes.
However, before you run off into the seashore, Xiaomi has just revealed a new product in China that may be of interest to all of you beach lovers out there — a pair of new stylish sunglasses at only 199 RMB(USD 132)!
Xiaomi Pilota Sunglasses
The Xiaomi Pilota Sunglasses is the brand’s latest pair of fashion sunglasses that take its design inspiration from the “sky”. As the name implies, the Xiaomi Pilota sunglasses shares similar design cues to the sunglasses you would find aeroplane pilots wearing, albeit the Xiaomi sunglasses are much slimmer than the pairs of professional sunglasses that pilots wear.
Xiaomi went for the design as a pilot’s fashion has changed much from the 20th to the 21st century due to its timeless design, and the brand wanted to provide the timeless fashion experience to the general public as well.
Despite its slim profile, customers need not worry about the durability of the sunglasses. The Xiaomi Pilota Sunglasses are constructed with a lightweight and high-quality stainless steel aluminium frame, as according to Xiaomi, they believe that sunglasses should be designed with the comfort of the user as a priority and then durability.
Next is the lens of the Xiaomi Pilota Sunglasses. The sunglasses are equipped with industry-leading Nylon-polarised lenses that are imported from Germany. The lenses have several special light refraction properties such as UV400 Protection, which can help shield your eyes from harmful ultraviolet rays from the Sun more effectively than your conventional sunglasses.
In addition, the lenses are coated with a thin film of protective transparent paint which helps to make the sunglasses more resistant to sweat, fingerprints, oil and other undesirable viscous liquids on your lenses.
BlueBlack
The Xiaomi Pilota Sunglasses are officially available in two colour options, Black and Blue. You can now purchase a pair in China for only 199 RMB(USD 132).
A few days ago, Samsung announced its new mid-range lineup in the global market. It is composed of three handsets: the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G, the Galaxy A53 5G, and the Galaxy A73 5G. These three devices come with different specifications, but they are very similar in terms of hardware and performance. For a lot of users, it is not easy to understand the differences between these three phones and that is the reason why a comparison between the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G, the Galaxy A53 5G, and the Galaxy A73 5G may be very useful. So here is an in-depth comparison between the latest Samsung mid-rangers.
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
159.7 x 74 x 8.1 mm, 186 grams
159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm, 189 grams
163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm, 181 grams
DISPLAY
6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED Plus
There are no big changes between the designs of these three phones. The Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is the less impressive one because it comes with a waterdrop notch instead of an elegant punch-hole display. The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is the most interesting one because it has a punch-hole display and the same design as the Galaxy A73 5G, but it is more compact thanks to the presence of a smaller display. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is thinner and lighter. Unfortunately, these phones are not built with premium materials: they have a polycarbonate body like budget phones. But they are all water resistant with the IP67 certification, and it is not easy to find this feature on midrange phones.
Display
The most advanced displays belong to the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and the Galaxy A73 5G, and they are at the same level. These two handsets sport Super AMOLED panels with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, as well as the Gorilla Glass 5 protection and an in-display fingerprint reader. The only important difference between these two displays is the diagonal: the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G has a 6.5-inch display, while the Galaxy A73 5G comes with a wider 6.7-inch panel. The Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is inferior but not so much: it has a lower 90 Hz refresh rate, a smaller 6.4-inch diagonal, and a waterdrop notch instead of a punch hole.
Hardware/Software
If you need the most powerful phone, then go for the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G. It is the only one powered by the Snapdragon 778G mobile platform, which is actually stronger than the Samsung Exynos 1280 found on the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G and the Galaxy A53 5G. The highest-end memory configuration of these phones is the same, with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage you can furtherly expand with a micro SD. The whole trio runs Android 12 with One UI 4.1 on top.
Camera
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is equipped with the best main camera: a great 108 MP sensor with OIS. Right after, we got the Galaxy A53 5G coming with a 64 MP main sensor with OIS. The Galaxy A33 5G takes the last place with a 48 MP sensor, but it still has OIS. The A53 5G and the A73 5G also come with a better ultrawide camera (12 MP against the 8 MP sensor found on the A33 5G). Last but not least, they have a better 32 MP camera (against just 13 MP).
Battery
The battery capacities are the same, and even the fast charging technology: 5000 mAh and 25W, respectively.
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G: Price
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G starts from €390/$424, Galaxy A53 5G costs €469/$510, and the Galaxy A73 5G sells for €529/$575. Which one would you pick?
Xiaomi has listed a brand new product for sale in the Chinese market, but it is not a new smartphone, nor a new smartwatch. Instead, Xiaomi unveiled a normal 500ml Xiaomi-branded Mini Thermos Flask for 109 RMB (17 USD).
Technology-wise, the Xiaomi Mini Thermos Flask is unfortunately not one of Xiaomi’s IoT smart home electronic appliances, as you are unable to connect the Thermos Flask to your Xiaomi Home app on your phone.
In addition, this is not a self-heating electric thermos flask, this is just your conventional thermos flask. Therefore, it is unable to keep your coffee hot at a constant temperature.
So why should you consider splurging around 17 USD on this thermos flask? Well, durability-wise, the thermos flask has some surprises up its sleeves.
The Xiaomi Mini Thermos Flask is built with high-quality 316-Grade Stainless Steel in the interior and 304-Grade Stainless Steel for the exterior.
According to Xiaomi, they have chosen both stainless steel materials as the materials are known to have chemically inert and water repellent properties, which allows for easier cleaning of the thermos flask. In addition, both stainless steel materials are carefully crafted to not only contribute to the overall ergonomic design but also prevent any leakages of the liquid within the flask.
The Xiaomi Mini Thermos Flask specifications also claim that the product will be able to keep your hot liquids warm at 40 degrees Celsius and above for 6 hours, and your cold liquids cool at 18 degrees Celsius and below for 6 hours.
Design-wise, the Xiaomi Mini Thermos Flask comes in a matte greyish white finish and has a minimalistic grey “XIAOMI” logo on the front. However, for its first sales in China, Xiaomi is bundling a thermos flask carrying case with your purchase of the Xiaomi Mini Thermos Flask. The case is printed with the “I am Xiaomi Fan” Chinese slogan on the front, which is in conjunction with Xiaomi‘s celebration of its Mi Fan Festival for the year of 2022.
Xiaomi is slated to release a mid-year update for its Chinese devices currently running on MIUI 13 in the second half of 2022. Dubbed the H2 2022 MIUI 13 Mid-Year update, the update is expected to bring many software features we’ve seen from recent Xiaomi releases like the Xiaomi 12 lineup, and the Redmi K50 series, as well as stability improvements.
However, Xiaomi recently published on its MIUI Forum in China that it will be dropping many devices from its MIUI 13 (China Version) Open Beta programme from July 18th, 2022 onwards, and several of these devices include Xiaomi flagships equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset.
The devices dropped from the aforementioned list are the:
Normally devices dropped from the MIUI Beta Programme will not be receiving any more Android OS upgrades(MIUI 14 based on Android 13). However, the devices will still be eligible for another MIUI upgrade(i.e. MIUI 14 based on Android 12) and another year of security updates from Xiaomi.
The devices listed above were initially launched with MIUI 11 based on Android 10 out of the box in early 2020, and all of them have recently been updated to MIUI 13 based on Android 12.
According to Xiaomi‘s track record, providing 2 years of Android OS upgrades and 3 years of security updates to its flagships is quite common. However, ever since the launch of the Xiaomi 11T series, the brand has promised to provide 3 years of Android OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates to its flagships launched after the Xiaomi 11T series which include the Xiaomi 12 series and Redmi K50 series as well.
Over the past few years, 1MORE has established itself as a popular audio brand in the market. And just a couple of weeks ago we made a video talking about one of their most popular earbuds, the Comfobuds Mini.
We saw that their PistonBuds Pro Noise Canceling Earbuds went on sale recently. I’m sure some of you have been wondering whether this new pair of earbuds is a good buy in its price segment. And that’s what we’ll try to answer in this review.
1More PistonBuds Pro Box
Let’s start with its packaging. The box is small and square and the front gives you a good indication of what the earbuds will look like. The back of the box is covered in text, with detailed information about the earbuds in English and Chinese. Things like the weight of the single earbuds and the battery capacity are all given to you accurately. But we’ll talk more about that later.
Once you open the box, we can see the charging case with earbuds inside. The small box below contains ear tips in three sizes, along with a charging cable. At the bottom is the manual. And this sums up all the accessories in the box.
1More PistonBuds Pro Design
The design of the PistonBuds Pro is different from most of the earbuds we have tested before. The cylindrical design is not common among its rivals. And the case is smaller and lighter than I expected, and in fact, it’s a little smaller compared to most other charging cases in the market.
It’s an excellent size to comfortably slip into your pocket. Also, I would advise you to get the black version, as white earbuds can easily get dirty over a period of time.
The earbud case is made of plastic with a matte finish for the surface, which is less likely to get scratched. But the top of the lid is a glossy material, and this is the only area that is easier to collect fingerprints. The lid hinge is magnetic, which makes it easy to open and close it. As usual, the build quality of 1MORE earbuds is great, and the lid has no problem of loosening.
Another great detail is the location of the charging port. We’ve seen too many cases that put the charging port at the bottom and users have to put it down for charging. But for charging the PistonBuds Pro, you can place the case upright. Although it doesn’t interfere with the use of core functions, we have to add that it’s a thoughtful design element.
Once you pick up the earbuds, you would notice that they are very light. The 4.5g weight of each earbud is a bit lighter than most ANC earbuds. So there’s nothing to worry about their wearing comfort. And once they are in. they don’t fall out easily, as they have a firm fit. The earbuds support touch gestures. You can long press to switch between noise canceling modes, such as double-tap to play or pause, or you can customize the gestures on the phone app.
The 1More Pistonbuds Pro supports IPX5-waterproof rating, meaning sweat won’t damage the earbuds when you’re exercising. Although I have to say that the design of the earbuds themselves isn’t that amazing for me, the flat touch area was a surprising element during my experience. Because I can easily feel with my fingers and find the exact touch area.
1More PistonBuds Pro Sound Performance
1MORE claims that the earbuds can cancel up to 38dB of noise, which is almost the same strength as other mainstream earbuds have. I didn’t find any real difference between its ANC performance vs other powerful ANC earbuds. Also, considering its compact design, I’m satisfied with its noise-cancelling.
Wind-noise control has always been a problem with ANC earbuds. Many earbuds cannot eliminate the annoying wind noise when cycling or during windy conditions. 1MORE is one of the few brands aware of this issue and has particularly designed a WNR Mode for its earbuds. This is a feature that is well known to Xiaomi’s Air 2 Pro users, as it is also made by 1MORE. The actual effect is good, though it still cannot perfectly remove loud wind noise.
Now let’s talk about its sound quality. It comes with a 10mm full-range dynamic driver and aero-titanium diaphragm. And as a professional audio-equipment manufacturer, 1MORE has been working with Luca Bignardi, the 4-time Grammy award-winning sound engineer. So sound quality isn’t something you need to worry about. Even though it only has AAC and SBC audio decoding, it still can reproduce powerful bass, relatively sharp vocals and rich details providing excellent clarity across frequency ranges. You can also go to the 1MORE Music App to adjust the Equalizer, with 12 different music styles to choose from.
Speaking of 1MORE Music App, if you are going to wear it for gaming, remember to turn on the low-latency mode. Perhaps because the PistonBuds Pro supports Bluetooth 5.2, this mode did bring really low latency. At least I could play PUBG mobile without an uncomfortable latency.
The Soothing-Sounds effect is also quite thoughtful. With it, you can listen to white noise to help you sleep.
1More PistonBuds Pro Battery
The PistonBuds Pro doesn’t have the longest battery life. But considering the earbuds and case are relatively small, it’s still acceptable for daily use. And at the same time, it supports pretty fast charging, which allows users to get 1-hour usage in just 5-minute charging.
The PistonBuds Pro actually does what it’s supposed to do as a pair of mid-range earbuds. It has decent built quality, excellent noise canceling, and sound quality. And it offers a low-latency mode that can handle most games.
If you are looking for third-party noise-canceling earbuds, instead of picking some unknown brand copycat, you can get the 1MORE PistonBuds Pro. With these earbuds, you at least know that you’ll get good built quality and reliable support and service.
Samsung, for some time has been releasing two versions of its Galaxy Watch every year. This year too, the brand is expected to release two Galaxy Watch 5 models — the Watch 5 and Watch 5 Classic. But now a new report from SamMobile reveals that there could be a third model in the series, dubbed the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.
The report suggests that the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will carry the model number SM-R925. It is tipped to come with a big 572mAh battery, as opposed to the 361mAh on the Galaxy Watch 4.
The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro’s large battery leads us to believe that it may have a bigger size However, the size of this year’s Watch 5 has been revealed to be 40mm and 44mm by the prior report. It could be that only the Pro model will have a bigger size, but we aren’t sure about the exact size as of now.
Apart from the battery and size, the Watch 5 Pro will have Google’s Wear OS. Some Watch 4 users had previously complained about the battery life of the smartwatch, and it appears to change with this Pro model.
The details for the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro are scarce as of now. Also, this is the first time we are hearing about the Pro model and the company hasn’t officially confirmed anything. That said, do take the above information with a grain of salt.
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