Lenovo has a lineup of laptops under the Xiaoxin brand in the Chinese market and it is being reported that the company is now gearing up to launch the new 2022 models of the laptop series in China.
Ahead of the official launch of Lenovo Xiaoxin 2022 series laptops, the company has now started teasing some of the key features of the upcoming devices.
The teaser poster shared by the company reveals that the upcoming Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 2022 will come with a 16-inch display that will offer a 2.5K screen resolution, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will also have 5ms grayscale response time and a hardware-level color correction.
If the reports are to be believed, then the laptop will be powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor, coupled with NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti graphics processor with a performance release of up to 85W.
According to the tests, in the beast mode, the League of Legends at 2K high-definition single-display direct connection reaches 145 frames per second (fps), which is 35 frames higher than the mixed mode. Similarly, DOTA 2 in the spectator mode with 2K resolution and direct connection to the independent display reaches 130fps, which is 41 frames higher than the mixed mode.
Lenovo has not yet revealed when the official launch of the new Xiaoxin 2022 series laptops will take place but given that the company is teasing the features, we expect the devices to go official in the Chinese market in the coming weeks.
SwitchBot is giving discounts on some of its Smart Home products on Amazon US. These are limited-time offers. You can use the 10% coupon code: 10FZBANX to avail of discounts on the products. This is over and above the page clip-on coupons available on Amazon.com. So let’s check out some of the interesting and discounted products by SwitchBot.
If you have dreamed to convert your everyday appliances into smart home devices then this Bot is perfect for you. Unlike the expensive and complex smart home devices and hubs available in the market, the SwitchBot Bot helps you to convert any and every gadget that you have into a remotely controlled smart device. With this Bot, you can convert any appliance into a smart gadget instantly. No need to pay an extra price to replace old devices as it works with just about any rocker switch and button.
The highlighting feature of SwitchBot Bot is the quick and easy installation process. You can install the Bot in just 3 seconds by simply tearing off the 3M sticker and attaching it near a switch or button. Once attached you can use the SwitchBot app to control the Bot and switch ON/OFF the attached device.
The SwitchBot bot also supports voice commands. This means you can control the Bot using Google Assistant / Amazon Alexa / Siri Shortcuts for voice control (SwitchBot Hub Mini is required). Other interesting features include universal compatibility, linkage to other SwitchBot products, timer and scheduling options, etc.
SwitchBot Meter Plus is a thermometer + hygrometer, perfect for your home and office usage. The temperature and humidity monitor comes with a 3-inch large screen that helps you gauge the numbers with a quick glance. The advanced monitor is equipped with a Swiss Sensirion3 chip that can detect temperature differences up to the nearest 0.1 ° C with a humidity difference of 1% RH. This means you get reliable and accurate readings every single time.
With 5 installation methods, you can freely install Meter Plus wherever you want including bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, plant rooms, pet living areas, and more. However, the device must be kept away from water and wet surfaces.
SwitchBot Meter Plussupports voice assistants like Alexa, Google Home, Siri Shortcuts, Line, Smart Things, etc. This means if you want to know the temperature of the room where the Meter Plus is located, just ask a voice assistant like Alexa. The device also works with SwitchBot Hub Mini, smart humidifiers, and smart plugs that help to keep your room automated and comfortable at all times. It also features an alarm and push-notification function wherein you can set a temperature and humidity alarm range and the SwitchBot App will send a notification when the temperature or humidity reaches the range you have set.
SwitchBot Curtain is a device that makes your normal everyday curtains smart in just 30 seconds. The device is a small wireless robot that makes any curtains motorized and smart with a 30-second installation process. After attaching the bot to your curtain, you can open and close it with your smartphone or just set a schedule to automatically open or close it whenever you desire.
For advanced usage, you can get a SwitchBot Hub Mini, and start to voice control your curtains with Google Assistant, Alexa, Siri, and other integrations. You can also set up a “Movie” scene on your phone that can shut your curtains and instantly transform your living room into a movie theater. Whether it is Rod, U Rail track, or I Rail track, SwitchBot Curtain will fit with different types of curtains. The Bot also works on touch. That means even without using your phone if you simply give a tug to your curtains, the Bot will sense your pull and do the rest of the work for you.
You can also use the Bot for double-sided curtains. Simply buy a Curtain Starter Pack (two units) to open and close your double-sided curtains from the middle. With a simple app setup, the two robots will run as one on the track.
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Phone accessories and audio products manufacturer Anker is expanding its business to include the manufacture of 3D printers. The AnkerMake M5 3D printer which has just been launched on Kickstarter is Anker’s first-ever 3D printer – and it packs some exciting features with it. The AnkerMake M5 is primed to challenge the leading 3D printing brands for the top spot in the field.
Anker has a rich vein of trusted products from phone chargers to audio products. It hopes to leverage the excellent capabilities of the AnkerMake M5 to break into the 3D printing market. The AnkerMake M5 is priced at $499 as an introductory offer but the original price is $759, according to the company. Some of the innovations that come with the printer include a smart webcam that provides video and control services during the printing process. The webcam can automatically pause a print job when it observes deviation from the printing quality expected. It will also notify the user about the problem.
The AnkerMake M5 is claimed to print faster than any of the current brands in the market. Anker even claims that the printer is five times faster than any of the competing brands in the market. Anker also says that the 3D printer can easily be set up from the box and straightaway proceed to 250mm/sec printing. The implications of this fast printing model can be outstanding in the field. Most of the current 3D printers can only boast 50mm/sec speeds or less and the AnkerMake M5 could change all that.
While it is not clearly stated the mechanism that accounts for the enhanced speed of the printer, Anker points to some innovative measures that could have enhanced the printing speed. It says the Y-axis build plate is being moved by a fancy stepper motor with high subdivision drivers and two belts. In addition, advanced algorithms for a seamless process are also part of the innovations.
It is unclear how durable the AnkerMake M5 is and how the expectations will be matched by the product itself. The Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign is aimed at providing the needed investment to drive the delivery of the product. A September date has been set for the first deliveries and we hope that Anker will follow the timeline.
Samsung is one of the handfuls of smartphone companies that also develops its own processors or chips. The Exynos chips from the South Korean giant haven’t been able to match up to the offerings from Apple and Qualcomm.
Even though Samsung manufacturers chips, the company doesn’t have an exclusive lineup of processors for its own smartphones. But if the latest report is to be believed, then that is about the change soon.
As per the latest report, Samsung is planning to develop chipsets exclusively for its own smartphones. This is a major step from the South Korean giant as reports indicate the System LSI division which makes chips and the Mobile eXperience (MX) division for mobile phones do not have a very close relationship.
It is being claimed that for Samsung’s System LSI division, the MX unit of the company is just like other customers who procure chips. The mobile processors manufactured by Samsung are also used in phones from other brands, including Vivo.
The report adds that TM Roh, President and Head of Samsung MX Business said during a town hall meeting that Samsung will now make processors specifically for the Galaxy lineup of smartphones. It is also said that Samsung has internally acknowledged that its employees “have insufficient AP capabilities” and that’s not necessarily because they are lacking in talent, but also because of insufficient manpower.
Samsung has been trying to make its Exynos chips stand out from others and be on par with the premium offerings from Apple and Qualcomm. In line with that, the company switched from its Mongoose cores to ARM’s design, and the newly launched Exynos 2200 features GPU made in collaboration with AMD.
Google is returning to its pre-pandemic operations by bringing back staff to its offices in Silicon Valley. In trying to ensure a seamless transition back to its previous operations, Google has teamed up with Unagi to offer its employees free electric scooters via a program called Ride Scoot.
The Ride Scoot program will see the workers reimbursed for the full cost of a monthly subscription to Unagi’s Model One e-scooter. The Model One has a stated price of $990 and is well-suited for short commutes. The Model One is lightweight and has a dual-motor system that delivers a top speed of 34km/h and comes with a range of 26km.
The move is meant to help smoothen the transition back into the pre-pandemic work system. Google has made tremendous investments even during the pandemic period and hopes to do more as companies start returning to their lives. It however remains to be seen how the employees react to the new incentive.
The subscription will amount to $50 every month for the Unagi Model One. The subscription also bundles maintenance and insurance fees. Unagi will set up booths at the various Google offices to sign up employees at a discounted rate of $44.10 per month together with the $50 enrolment fee. There are elaborate plans in place to test run the program and ensure that users use the e-scooter at least nine times a month to guarantee reimbursement by Google.
Huawei is expected to soon launch a new laptop in the company’s MateBook lineup of devices. Ahead of the official launch, the GeekBench benchmark results of the device has been leaked online.
The listing reveals that the upcoming Huawei MateBook series laptop from the brand is powered by the 12th generation Intel Core i7-12700H processors. The processor has 14 cores and 20 threads.
It packs 16GB LPDDR4-3733 RAM which is the same as the one used in the MateBook X Pro released towards the end of last year. The device has managed to score 10,726 points in the multi-core test and 1,693 points in the single-core test.
In the software department, the laptop is running the Windows 11 operating system out of the box. Apart from these details, the GeekBench listing of the upcoming laptop hasn’t revealed many details.
While the company has not yet announced the launch date for the new Huawei MateBook series laptops, reports indicated that the device could be officially announced this month.
The company had recently launched the MateBook 16 powered by the AMD processor, featuring a 16-inch 2.5K display with a 3:2 aspect ratio. There’s a possibility that the upcoming laptop could be an Intel-powered version of the MateBook 16.
OnePlus is gearing up to launch a number of Nord branded smartphones. Recent reports have revealed that the company will be launching as many as three Nord models, such as the Nord 2T, Nord CE 2 Lite, and Nord 3, in the coming months.PC Maghas shared the first official image of the Nord N20 5G.The appearance of the smartphone is almost identical to its CAD renders that surfaced back in November 2021.
The OnePlus Nord N20 5G will replacethe Nord N10 5Gfrom2021. Like last year’s model, the availability of the Nord N20 5G could be limited to the US market. It is expected to debut later this month in the US.
The publication has learned from OnePlus that the Nord N20 5G will feature a 6.43-inch AMOLED punch-hole display that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate.itwill come equipped with an in-screen fingerprintscanner.
OnePlus Nord N20 5G official image by PC Mag
The rear side of the OnePlus Nord N20 5G has two large cameras, with a third snapper and an LED flash in between. As can be seen in the image, the Nord N20 5G has a 64-megapixel primary camera. The company’s logo is also available on the backside of the device.
The appearance of the OnePlus Nord N20 5G suggests that it could be a rebranded version of the OPPO Reno7 Z(Southeast Asia)/Reno7 Lite (Europe)/OPPO F21 Pro (India). As mentioned above, the device is likely to stay in the US, where it will be sold through local carriers.
The Nord N20 5G is likely to feature theSnapdragon 695chipset. It may come with up to 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and a 4,500mAhbattery that supports 33W fast charging. For photography, it may feature a 16-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. It may run on the Android 12 OS with OxygenOS on top.
During the MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2022 tech event in February this year, Nokia unveiled the Nokia C2 2nd Edition alongside the Nokia C21 and Nokia C21 Plus. However, the company did not confirm the pricing and availability of the Nokia C2 2nd Edition at that time. The handset is now available for purchase in Europe.
Nokia C2 2nd Edition price
The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is priced at 79 euros in Europe. The handset is also expected to arrive in Africa and Latin America. It will be available in Gray and Blue colors.
Nokia C2 2nd Edition specifications
The Nokia C2 2nd Edition has a 5.7-inch IPS panel that offers a resolution of 960 x 480 pixels. The entry-level smartphone is powered by a MediaTek quad-core processor that clocks at 1.5GHz.
Nokia C2 2nd Edition Nokia C2 2nd Edition
The device comes with 1 GB / 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of native storage. For additional storage, it has a microSD card slot. It runs on Android 11 Go edition and is promised to receive 2 years of security patches. While it lacks a fingerprint scanner, it carries support for face unlock.
The front side of the Nokia C2 2nd Edition has a 5-megapixel selfie camera. Its rear camera setup also features a 5-megapixel camera with an LED flash. It packs a 2,400mAh battery removable battery, which supports only 5W charging.
On the connectivity front, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition offers options like dual SIM support, 4G LTE, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, GPS, a microUSB port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The handset also comes in a single SIM version.
At the end of the previous month, Samsung announced the Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A73 5G smartphones in India. However, at that time, the company did not confirm the pricing and availability of both smartphones. It was confirmed earlier this week that the Galaxy A73 will be available for purchase starting today (April 6), with a starting price of Rs 41,999 ($554). Now, it has also confirmed the pricing of the Galaxy A33 5G.
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G price in India
The Galaxy A33 5G has arrived in India in two options. The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant of the A33 5G is priced at Rs 28,499 (~$376). On the other hand, its 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition is priced at Rs 29,999 (~$395).
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Buyers can choose from Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, and Awesome Peach.The phone can be bought through Samsung India’s online store and in stores across the country.
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G specifications
The Samsung Galaxy A33 5G has a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED teardrop notch screen that produces a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a 13-megapixel camera on the front for snapping selfies. Its back panel has an OIS-ready 48-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter, a 5-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth helper.
The all-new Exynos 1280 SoC powers the Galaxy A33 5G. It ships with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The handset comes with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. However, its package includes a 15W charger. It boots to Android 12 OS and One UI 4.1 and is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint sensor.
India’s leading electric vehicles manufacturer Tata Motors has unveiled its new Curvv design to help it produce longer-range EVs. The company plans to deploy this new platform and the first EVs will be out by 2024 with bigger batteries and range up to 500km.
Tata Motors has seen a surge in the number of electric vehicles it has sold in India in the last two years and it is the leading local manufacturer of EVs in the subcontinent. The gradual growth in demand has been fueled by an incentive regime for manufacturers that cut across the central and regional governments. However, despite the incentives, EVs currently account for about 1% of vehicle sales in India, due mainly to their cost and lack of sufficient EV infrastructure.
The Curvv design will see Tata Motors manufacturing cars with bigger batteries and more efficient and shorter charging times for the batteries. The budding Indian EV market is still grappling with the high prices of EVs together with a dearth of charging infrastructure in several parts of the country. The new design will be based on a new architecture for electric models.
Tata Motors has made a huge investment in EV technology to deliver clean cars to the Indian market. It plans to raise more than $2 billion in equity funding focused on its EV unit research and development efforts. It has also had to grapple with the rising cost of battery cells and other components of EVs.
While Honor fans have their eyes set on tomorrow’s Honor Play 6T launch, the brand has quietly debuted the Honor Magic4 Lite in the market. The smartphone isn’t a new device, rather it is a rebadged model of the Honor X30/Honor X9 5G.
The Honor Magic4 Lite’s pricing is yet to be revealed, but the colors have been known. The smartphone has three color variants – Ocean Blue, Midnight Black, and Titanium Silver. It is currently only available in France, and there’s no word about its availablity in other markets.
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The Honor Magic4 Lite boasts the same design as the Honor X30/Honor X9 5G. The phone sports a 6.81-inch punch-hole display with slim bezels on the top and sides. However, there’s still a chin that is noticeable. The screen on the phone is an IPS LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and Full-HD+(1080 x 2388 pixels) resolution.
It has a circular camera module at the rear with a 48MP main lens, a 2MP macro unit, and a 2MP depth sensor. It has a 16MP selfie snapper on the front. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 octa-core SoC. It packs a 4,800mAh battery with support for 66W fast charging.
In related news, the Honor Play 6T is due for launch tomorrow. It is marketed as a thin and light smartphone thanks to its 7.45mm thickness and 175 grams of weight. The phone will come with a 6.7-inch 120Hz LCD panel with FHD+ resolution. It is expected to come powered by either the Snapdragon 680 or the Dimensity 900/8100 SoC. It will have 48MP dual cameras and a 4000mAh battery.
The renders of Garmin’s next big smart wearable have leaked and it will come with a non-color touchscreen among other features. This year has seen much activity from Garmin as it seeks to rise in the pecking order of leading smartwatch brands like Apple and Samsung. Some of the Garmin 2022 offerings are innovative timepieces on their own but the company is not resting on its oars. Garmin is preparing to launch the Vivosmart 5 which could be one of the best fitness trackers in the market. New details relating to the Vivosmart 5 have leaked and the smart wearable could come well-kitted in its segment.
The Vivosmart 5 is the successor to the Vivosmart 4 which was launched in 2018. The authoritative leak is coming from Roland Quandt and indicates an improved display with a non-color touchscreen. The new screen is about 66% larger than that of the Vivosmart 4. This means that the user can easily read all health and fitness data and notifications without hassles. There are however no observed major improvements in terms of the sensors and fitness tracking options.
Garmin Vivosmart 5
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The Vivosmart 5 is rumored to have seven-day battery life and it offers an excellent option to monitor a wide variety of health and fitness activities. Multiple sports modes, GPS, and several sensors assure excellent monitoring of body functions. There are no indications yet on the pricing of the Garmin Vivosmart 5 but it could be priced lower than the Fitbit Charge 5 which is a leader in that segment. We expect some official confirmation or rebuttal of the claims relating to the Vivosmart 5.
Krafton has banned over 66,000 accounts for cheating during the week ending April 3, 2022. The Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) maker also published a list containing the names of all the accounts that have been shut out from its platform.
Krafton had seemingly ramped up its crackdown on accounts using unauthorized third-party programs in the BGMI game. The company said it will continue to implement strong sanctions and strategies that will help to eradicate the use of illegal programs in the game. It hopes to maintain a pleasant gaming environment for its teeming gamers.
The game-maker also provided the list of all accounts banned from the game last week. This is not the first time that Krafton will be shutting out thousands of accounts from BGMI. Overall, Krafton has banned a total of 122,766 accounts from BGMI since March 6 and 569,420 in 2022. The accounts ban began last year to prevent illegal programs from being used on the platform.
The bans previously did not target devices but now, both the account and device are shut out simultaneously. This means that even if a defaulting gamer registers a new account, he would still be unable to play the game from his mobile device. The ban is a continuous process as the company seeks to safeguard its gaming platform from counterfeiting.
A few days back, a new Fire-Boltt smartwatch called the Fire-Boltt Incredible was listed on the Amazon India website. Today, the smartwatch has officially launched in the market and can be purchased online.
The Fire-Boltt Incredible carries a price tag of Rs. 3,999(~$53) and has Black and Gold color variants. The smartwatch will go up for sale starting on April 8 on Amazon.
The Fire-Boltt Incredible has a circular dial featuring a 1.3-inch color AMOLED panel with 360 x 360 pixels resolution. It has a rotating crown on the right side for navigating through the UI. It has 28 sports modes and several health-related features.
The sports modes include localized games like Cricket, Badminton, Yoga, Walking, Running, Football, Cycling, and more. The health features include a heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, mediative breathing exercise, and others.
Apart from the fitness features, the smartwatch can also show you texts, notifications, and app alerts. It also has a Bluetooth calling feature, meaning that you can receive, decline, or mute calls straight from your smartwatch.
The Fire-Boltt Incredible has in-built games such as 2048 and a flappy bird-like clone game. As for the battery, the smartwatch is claimed to last for up to 7 days with normal usage. It has up to 20 days of standby time. The smartwatch has IP68 dust and water-resistant rating. It also has music controls and remote camera control.
Vivo has scheduled to launch the Vivo X Fold smartphone on April 11 alongside the Vivo X Note and Vivo Pad. We know that the Vivo X Fold carries the model number V2178A and some of its specs and even the marketing material have been leaked. Now, the device has passed the Geekbench certification site confirming its internals.
The Vivo X Fold has 1223 points in the single-core department and 3335 points in the multi-core department. The phone has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship chipset clocked at up to 3GHz. It has a base frequency of 1.78GHz. It has 12GB of RAM and boots on Android 12 OS out of the box.
The smartphone’s marketing material was seen recently. It confirms that the X Fold features an 8-inch 2K LTPO 3.0 AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It also has an out screen that has a size of 6.53-inch. It has an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
It is expected to have a quadruple-camera setup at the rear. The setup will consist of a 50MP Samsung GN5 lens, a 48MP ultra-wide sensor, a 12MP portrait lens, and a 5MP periscope. The phone will have a 4,600mAh battery with 66W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support.
Apart from the specs, the X Fold was recently reported to come in three color options – Blue, Crimson, and Orange. With these details out, the only major thing left to learn is the pricing.
Vivo will be soon launching its flagship smartphone series dubbed the Vivo X80. This time around the series is expected to comprise three phones namely the Vivo X80, X80 Pro, and X80 Pro Plus. While there have been a lot of leaks regarding the former two devices, the Plus model’s details have been limited. Now, the smartphone has been spotted on the Geekbench portal revealing its internals.
According to the Geekbench listing, the Vivo X80 Pro Plus carries the model number V2145. The smartphone has 1209 points in the single-core department and 3330 points in the multi-core department. The phone’s chipset is codenamed “taro” which is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.
This goes in line with what the leaks had revealed in the past. Moreover, the smartphone’s chipset has a base frequency of 1.78GHz and the highest frequency of 3.00GHz. It has 12GB of RAM and runs on the Android 12 operating system.
Other than this, the smartphone was previously rumored to come with a 6.78-inch LTPO 2.0 AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and Quad-HD+ resolution.
It is expected to come with a quad-camera system at the rear with a 50MP main lens, a 48MP IMX598 sensor, a 50MP Samsung JN1 lens, and lastly a 50MP JN2 unit. On the front, the phone is expected to have a 50MP selfie shooter.
TheVivo X80 Pro Plus will be the third phone in the series. There will also be the X80, which is said to be powered by a Dimensity 8000 series chipset, and the X80 Pro which will be powered by the Dimensity 9000 SoC.
Last month, Honor launched the MagicBook X 14 and X 15 laptops in the Indian market. Starting today, both laptops can be purchased from the market. Let’s take a look at the price and specifications.
The Honor MagicBook X 14 is priced at Rs. 39,990(~$527) for the Intel Core i3 model and Rs. 46,990(~$618) for the Intel Core i5 model. The MagicBook X 15 comes in a single Intel Core i3 model priced at Rs. 38,990(~$513).
Those who have an HDFC Bank credit card can get Rs. 2000 instant discount. Buyers with Citibank debit and credit cards can get a 10% discount up to Rs. 1,500. The laptops can be purchased from the Amazon India website.
The MagicBook X 14 sports a 14-inch IPS display with a Full-HD resolution and anti-glare technology. It is powered by the Intel Core i3-10110U/Core i5-10210U processor with 8GB of DDR4 Dual-Channel RAM and 512GB of PCIe NVME SSD storage. It packs a 56Whr battery that has a 65W fast charging support via the Type-C port.
The MagicBook X 15 has a 15.6-inch IPS screen with Full-HD resolution and the same anti-glare technology as the X 14. It is powered by the Intel Core i3-10110U processor and has the same 8GB + 512GB RAM and storage configuration. The laptop has a 42Wh battery with support for 65W fast charging.
Both laptops come with a fingerprint power button, a backlit keyboard, and an aluminium metal body. The X 14 weighs 1.38Kg, whereas, the X15 weighs 1.56Kg. Both devices boot on the Windows 10 operating system.
If you are looking for the best affordable flagship under €800 in the European market, you have two best choices: the Motorola Edge 30 Pro and the Realme GT 2 Pro. They are the handsets offering top-tier specifications for 2022 at the most affordable prices. While Realme increased the prices of its flagships by releasing the Realme GT 2 Pro, Motorola decreased it, if you consider that the Motorola Edge+ carried a listing price above €1000. So which one is the best affordable flagship right now? This is a specs comparison between these two devices that should help you to understand.
Motorola Edge 30 Pro vs Realme GT 2 Pro
Motorola Edge 30 Pro
Realme GT 2 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
163.6 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm,
194 g
163.2 x 74.7 x 8.2 mm,
189 g
DISPLAY
6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), OLED
6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216 pixels (Quad HD+), LTPO AMOLED
Triple 50 + 50 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
60 MP f/2.2 front camera
Triple 50 + 50 + 3 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/3.0
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 68W
5000 mAh, Fast Charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM, water-repellent
5G, dual SIM
Design
If we talk about the design, the Realme GT 2 Pro is a more interesting phone: two of its three color options are built with a special bio-polymer resembling the tactile feedback of the paper. It is a sustainable material created to reduce carbon emissions. The design of the Realme GT 2 Pro is designed by the known Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa. The Motorola Edge 30 Pro has a classic glass back with a plastic frame and a not so impressive look, but it has a water repellent body and this may be interesting for those who want to use their phone in the rain. The GT 2 Pro is also a thinner phone.
Display
Realme GT 2 Pro wins even when it comes to the display specifications. It has an AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 6.7 inches, a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels, one billion colors, an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, and the HDR10+ certification. It provides a higher level of detail and a superior image quality overall. The Motorola Edge 30 Pro has an OLED display as well with one billion colors, but it comes with a lower Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and it lacks the LTPO technology enabling the adaptive refresh rate. On the other hand, it has a higher 144 Hz refresh rate.
Specs & Software
The most important advantage of these two flagships is the presence of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform: it is actually the best Qualcomm SoC to date and it provides stunning performance in every usage scenario. The SoC is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. In terms of performance, these phones are pretty similar, so it is a draw. They run Android 12 out of the box and we know that the GT 2 Pro will get three years of major Android updates and four years of updates with security patches, while the software support policies for the Motorola Edge 30 Pro are not very clear at the moment.
Camera
Both the Realme GT 2 Pro and the Motorola Edge 30 Pro are equipped with a 50 MP main camera supporting OIS and a 50 MP ultrawide sensor providing amazing photo quality if we consider the price range. The Realme GT 2 Pro replaces the useless 2 MP macro camera of the Motorola Edge 30 Pro with a more interesting 3 MP microscope lens with 40x magnification. On the other hand, the Motorola flagship has a better 60 MP selfie camera with 4K video recording.
The Realme GT 2 Pro is equipped with a bigger 5000 mAh battery, while the Edge 30 Pro stops at 4800 mAh. This should give the GT 2 Pro a slight battery life boost. The charging speeds are similar as the two phones feature 65W and 68W fast charging, respectively.
Price
You need about €750/$818 to grab a unit of the Motorola Edge 30 Pro or the Realme GT 2 Pro in the European market. Note that the Motorola Edge 30 Pro is known as the Edge X30 in the Chinese market. With the actual prices, the Realme GT 2 Pro wins the comparison thanks to a better display and bigger battery. But the differences between these two phones are not big, so you may still consider the Edge 30 Pro if you find it at a more affordable street price.
Motorola Edge 30 Pro vs Realme GT 2 Pro: PRO and CONS
After debuting the Realme GT2 Pro in the global market, the company is all set to launch it in the Indian region. The smartphone will bring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship chipset and a new design. Let’s take a look at the India launch date and the platform on which you can attend the live event.
How to watch the Realme GT2 Pro India launch event?
The Realme GT2 Pro is scheduled to launch tomorrow i.e. April 7 at 12:30 PM IST in the Indian market. It will be a digital event that will be streamed on the Realme India official Youtube channel.
The smartphone is expected to come in the premium segment and will have two variants: 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB. It will launch in three colors — Paper Black, Paper White, and Paper Green.
Realme GT2 Pro Specifications and Features
Realme GT2 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch LTPO 2.0 AMOLED panel with Quad-HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It has Gorilla Glass Victus protection, HDR10+ support, and 1400 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.
The device boasts a triple camera array with a 50MP Sony IMX766 main lens with OIS support. It is accompanied by a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and lastly a 2MP microscope sensor. On the front, the phone has a 32MP camera for selfies and video calls.
The device packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging technology. As for security, the phone has an in-display fingerprint scanner and facial recognition option. It has a stereo speaker setup and USB Type-C port, but it lacks the 3.5mm headphone jack. Lastly, the phone was launched in China with Realme UI based on the Android 12 OS.
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Last month, Samsung launched the budget range Galaxy A series smartphones like the A13 and A23 in India and other global markets. The devices come with in-house display panels, but that might change soon.
Samsung Galaxy A23 4G
According to a BusinessKorea report, the Chinese display maker BOE will provide the displays in the Galaxy A13 and A23 series smartphones starting May 2022.
But that’s not all as industry insiders have said that Samsung has proposed that BOE produces the display panels for its next-gen flagship smartphones. But as we know, the Samsung flagships feature the cutting edge LTPO technology OLED panels, and to meet their standards, Samsung Electronics has requested BOE to verify its technology first. Experts on the matter have stated that meeting the technical quality requirements such as thermal shocks and life tests will be the make or break of this potential deal.
As we know, Samsung is the main supplier of foldable display panels right now, so the Korean giant might be looking to free up some production capacity for their foldable panels by outsourcing the production of regular LCD and OLED panels from China’s BOE. On the topic of foldable, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is rumored to debut this year in the month of August. Additionally, the Google Pixel NotePad foldable smartphone is said to enter production in Q3 2022, so Samsung will likely need all the production capacity it can muster to keep up with the demand.
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