Vivo has launched its latest flagship lineup of devices in China. The lineup consists of the Vivo X80 and the X80 Pro. Out of the two, the vanilla X80 model comes with the latest Sony sensor for its primary camera and brings along the impressive MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC. So let’s take a detailed look at the specifications and features of this device.
Design & Display
Design-wise, the X80 follows in the footsteps of its predictors featuring the classic “cloud step design” with some improvements. The device has a large rectangular camera island on the back, housing a triple camera setup in a circular module with the ZEISS branding.
The device features curved edges and a flat back panel. The power button and volume rocker are housed on the right edge of the device.
The Vivo X80 is equipped with a curved 6.78 inch FHD+ 120Hz E5 AMOLED display on the front with a centered hole punch housing the selfie camera. The display panel is capable of 1500 nits of brightness and covers 100% of the P3 color gamut. The device has narrow bezels going around it which are only noticeable on the top and bottom.
Specs
The Vivo X80 houses the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 flagship SoC under its hood. The SoC comes paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The company has claimed that the device has an AnTuTu score of over one million points with the highest score achieved being a mind-blowing 1,049,081 points.
The device is also quite good in gaming applications as it has achieved the KPL (King Pro League) competition machine test certification beating able to run the game stably for 4 hours in both modes of “90 frames + extreme picture quality” and “120 frames + high-definition picture quality.”
To keep the device cool, the Vivo X80 features a VC liquid cooling solution with a soaking plate covering an area of 4285mm², making it the largest soaking plate on a Vivo device so far.
The device is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. Using the dual-cell 80W flash charging, the device is able to charge back up to 50% in 11 minutes, and it only takes 34 minutes to fully charge. The device is certified by Rheinland for safe fast charging.
For software, the X80 Pro series will run on Android 12 OS-based OriginOS Ocean out of the box. Other features include NFC, HiFi audio support, X-axis linear motor, dual stereo speakers, in-display fingerprint sensor, and facial recognition.
Cameras
For optics, the X80 has a triple camera setup on the back. The device is equipped with the world’s first Sony IMX866 primary sensor. The 50MP sensor comes with an f/1.75 aperture, adopts an RGBW arrangement, and supports OIS as well. The primary camera is paired with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 12MP portrait sensor with 2x optical zoom. On the front, the device features a 32MP selfie snapper.
The camera lenses come with a multi-layer coating from Zeiss to reduce ghosting and stray light while enhancing detail and capturing more natural colors. Like the X80 Pro model, the vanilla X80 also gets Vivo’s proprietary V1+ ISP chip (Image Signal Processor) to enhance the photography experience.
The device offers multiple camera modes like Night scene, portrait, photo, video, 50 million, panorama, dynamic photo, slow motion, time-lapse photography, professional mode, AR cute shot, micro-video, document correction, double exposure, dual view video, supergroup photo, and smart vision.
Pricing & Availability
The Vivo X80 is available in multiple color options as well as different configurations. So here’s the pricing:
8GB + 128GB – 3699 Yuan ($564)
8GB + 256GB – 3999 Yuan ($610)
12GB + 256GB – 4399 Yuan ($671)
12GB + 512GB – 4899 Yuan ($747)
Pre-Orders for the Vivo X80 are live and the device will be available for sale on April 29.
Earlier this month, iQOO took wraps off the iQOO Neo 6 smartphone in China. The device comes with flagship hardware like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 120Hz AMOLED screen, and an independent display chip. Now, it’s time for the lower-end variant of the phone which will likely be called the iQOO Neo 6 SE. The phone emerged on a few certifications in the past, but there wasn’t anything concrete revealing all of its details. The popular tipster DigitalChatStation has now revealed the phone’s key highlights. Let’s take a look.
The iQOO Neo 6 SE is tipped to come with a 6.62-inch punch-hole display with a Full-HD+ resolution. The screen will an OLED panel with a 120Hz touch sampling rate. This is the same as the iQOO Neo 6. Furthermore, the smartphone is said to come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. This is contrary to the previous rumors that said it will arrive with the Snapdragon 778G+ SoC.
As for the battery, the tipster reveals the device to pack a 4,700mAh cell that will support 80W fast charging technology. This would make the phone charge up to 30% in around 5 minutes. It appears that some of these specs have been recycled from the original iQOO Neo 6 as it has the same battery and charging speed. As said above, the display is also the same.
Having said that, the company might as well keep the overall design similar. Who knows? As of now, we only know that the chipset itself is changing. With these details out, we expect the phone’s release to be near.
Vivo just held a major launch event today (25th April 2022) to announce the Vivo X80 series. These are the latest flagship smartphones from the company. So now, let’s have a look at the higher end models of the premium grade lineup, which comes in two variants.
Design & Display
In terms of design, both variants, namely Vivo X80 Pro Snapdragon and X80 Pro Dimensity version, are basically the same. They both feature an identically sized screen and camera setup on the rear. On the front, both models have negligible bezels on the sides, but with a slightly noticeable chin and notch. The X80 Pro series also features a center aligned punch hole cutout on the front, while the rear houses a large camera island, which houses a circular module for the image sensors.
The X80 Pro series sports a 6.78 inch E5 LTPO AMOLED display that has a 2K resolution along with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1000Hz touch sampling rate, and an in display fingerprint scanner as well. The display has a peak brightness of 1500 nits, comes with HDR support, and also offers 10bit colors. Interestingly, the fingerprint reader has a large area for scanning fingers, and users can also use two fingers to unlock their devices.
Specifications
Under the hood, the Vivo X80 Pro features two different chips depending on the version. The Snapdragon edition packs Qualcomm’s latest and greatest 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, which is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. On the other hand, the Dimensity version features the 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC, which also comes with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage.
Both models are also powered by a similarly sized 4,700mAh battery pack that supports 80W wired fast charging and even 50W wireless fast charging support. The battery can charge to 50 percent in just 11 minutes and 100 percent in an impressive 34 minutes. For software, the X80 Pro series will run on Android 12 OS based OriginOS Ocean out of the box. Other features include NFC, HiFi audio support, IP68 water, and dust resistance, X-axis linear motor, and dual stereo speakers.
Camera
The X80 Pro series features a quad camera setup with a 50 megapixel GNV 1G primary sensor that supports OIS as well. This sensor is paired with a 48 megapixel ultra wide angle lens (IMX598), a 12 megapixel portrait telephoto shooter (IMX663), and an 8 megapixel periscope lens that offers 5x optical zoom and 60x digital zoom. On the front, the device has a 32 megapixel selfie shooter.
Notably, both models come with the company’s proprietary V1+ ISP chip (Image Signal Processor) to enhance the photography experience along with Zeiss lenses as well. During the launch event, the Chinese brand showcased a number of camera features, but one of the most interesting ones was the new Cinematic mode.
Pricing & Availability
The Vivo X80 Pro series is available in multiple color options (Orange, Blue, Black) as well as different configurations as well. So here’s the pricing:
Vivo X80 Pro Snapdragon
8GB + 256GB – 5499 Yuan (roughly $840)
12GB + 256GB – 5999 Yuan (roughly $915)
12GB + 512GB – 6699 Yuan (roughly $1020)
Vivo X80 Pro Dimensity
12GB + 256GB – 5999 Yuan
12GB + 512GB – 6699 Yuan
Pre-orders for both smartphones begin on 29th April 2022, while the first sale begins on May 5.
ZTE has a popular Axon-series flagship smartphone which the company has been refreshing every year. In line with that, the Chinese giant is gearing up to launch the next-generation models — ZTE Axon 40 series.
A new report coming from China confirms that the ZTE Axon 40 smartphone with an under-display camera sensor will be officially launched on 9th May. The phone will be endorsed by Wu Jing. The device is touted to come with two technologies which will be offered in a smartphone for the first time.
Based on the leaks so far, the ZTE Axon 40 will feature a 6.67-inch OLED display with support for Full HD+ screen resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The device will also come with an under-display fingerprint sensor for added security.
The company has reportedly managed to mass-produce a high-resolution under-display proactive solution which also comes with a high-frequency PWM dimming. The timing suggests that it could be used in the upcoming Axon 40 series smartphones.
The phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC clocked at 3.2GHz. It is expected to come in multiple memory variants with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB or 1TB of internal storage.
As for the camera department, there will be a 64-megapixel primary lens along with an 8-megapixel secondary sensor, and a 5-megapixel tertiary sensor. On the front side, the device will feature a 44-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
It is expected to be running the latest Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom user interface on top. The device will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery and have support for 65W fast charging.
OnePlus is all set to launch a new budget smartphone this week in India. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is said to be the cheapest 5G phone from the brand. So far, we have learned about the phone’s internals and even the rumored pricing. In this article, we are rounding up all the details learned so far about the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G.
Design and Display
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G will be a rebranded version of the Realme 9 Pro 5G that launched a few months back in India. As you’d expect, there will be a trio of camera sensors on the back with a patterned design around the camera island. It will boast a punch-hole screen which will be a regular LCD panel.
OnePlus will indeed be going with an LCD panel for the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, mainly to keep the cost low. The phone will have a 6.58-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a Full-HD+ resolution. It will have thin bezels on three sides, but at the bottom, it will have a visible chin.
Cameras on the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
On to the cameras, we will see the phone feature a selfie camera placed in the upper left corner. It will be a 16MP sensor for shooting selfie shots and for making video calls.
The smartphone will have a triple rear camera system with a 64MP main lens, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth-assist lens. As said above, to keep the price down, we won’t see any ultra-wide or telephoto snappers on the phone.
It will come with camera features like Dual View Video and Nightscape mode.
Hardware and Software
The Nord CE 2 Lite 5G will pack the current popular budget 5G chipset – Qualcomm Snapdragon 695. For those unaware, it is an octa-core chipset that powers most of the new 5G budget phones from brands like Realme, Xiaomi, and others.
That chipset will be paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Although it isn’t confirmed, we expect it to have a microSD card slot for additional storage. The phone will house a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.
Unfortunately, the phone will lack an alert slider, which is there on almost all OnePlus phones right now. As for security, it will have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The smartphone will boot on OxygenOS 11 and is expected to come with Android 11 out of the box.
Pricing, Colors, and Sale details
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is said to come at a starting price of Rs. 19,999 (~$261) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The top model with 8GB RAM + 128GB storage is rumored to cost Rs. 21,999 (~$285).
We expect the pricing to go even lower with bank discounts. The phone’s price could go as low as Rs. 17,999 (~$235) for the base model.
The smartphone will come in Black and Blue colors and is tipped to go on sale starting from April 30 in India.
Noise has added another smartwatch to its collection by unveiling the Colorfit Ultra Buzz in India. The new smartwatch features Bluetooth calling, multiple sports modes, and health and fitness monitoring options. The Noise Colorfit Ultra Buzz is being offered in India at an introductory price of Rs. 3,499 (~$46).
Noise has established a strong presence in the audio accessories market and it is also rapidly expanding into the smart wearables segment. The launch of the Colorfit Ultra Buzz comes on the heels of the earlier release of the Noisefit Buzz a few days back. The Colorfit Ultra Buzz comes with a 1.75-inch LCD touchscreen, over 100 cloud-based and customizable watch faces, and multiple sports modes. The sports modes available include cycling, running, hiking, swimming, climbing, and yoga. Health and fitness monitoring features include heart rate, SpO2, sleep, and female health tracking.
Other features present in the Colorfit Ultra Buzz are smart DND, reminders for several important tasks, stocks, and a word clock. There are still a few key details like battery life and water resistance rating that has not been released yet. The Noise Colorfit Ultra Buzz will be available in India from April 28 via Amazon India. The discounted price on offer is Rs. 3,499 (~$46) and three color variants of the smartwatch will be sold. The available colors of the Colorfit Ultra Buzz are Olive Green, Champagne Grey, and Charcoal Black.
Oppo K10 Pro features a 6.62-inch Samsung E4 OLED display and supports a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 888 5G Octa-core processor and comes with a Hyper Boost gaming speed engine. You have dual LPDDR5 RAM options of 8GB / 12GB and 128GB / 256GB storage options to choose from.
The smartphone comes with a triple rear camera setup that includes a 50MP main sensor and 8MP + 2MP secondary cameras. For your selfies, you have a 16MP camera in the front. Fueled with a 5000mAh battery, the phone supports 80W Super VOOC charging.
Oppo K10 Pro runs on Android 12-based Color OS12 and is available in Black and Blue color variants. You can now buy the smartphone for a starting price of $449 only at Giztop. Please note that this price is applicable to the base variant only.
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In February 2022, HMD Global launched the Nokia G21 smartphone in Europe. Now, the company has unveiled that the G21 will officially launch in India tomorrow i.e. April 26. The company will be also announcing the Nokia G11 alongside the G21.
Nokia G21 Indian variant specs
Ahead of its launch, Pricebaba in collaboration with tipster Mukul Sharma has leaked key details of the Nokia G21 Indian variant. According to the report, the G21 will debut with a 6.5-inch display with a V-shaped notch for the front camera. It will offer an HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Powering the device will be a Unisoc T606 chipset with support for dual-band WiFi.
Image via Pricebaba
On the back, the device will feature a 50-megapixel primary camera with a pair of 2-megapixel auxiliary cameras. These will likely be the macro lens and depth sensor. On the front, the device will house an 8-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls. The front camera will be equipped with the ‘AI Night Selfie’ feature allowing it to capture brighter selfies in low-light conditions. The phone will run Android 11 out of the box and will receive the Android 12 OS upgrade later.
The Nokia G21 will house a 5,050mAh battery pack with 18W fast charging support. The device is expected to be compact and will have a thickness of 8.5mm. The device will come in two configurations in India – 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. It will come in blue and brown colors.
Nokia G21 price in India
There are no solid reports on the Indian pricing of the device yet. However, considering its predecessor, the Nokia G20 was launched at Rs. 12,999 in India, we can expect a similar pricetag for the G21.
A new video has just surfaced that shows a soldier whose life was saved thanks to his smartphone. The soldier claimed that a stray bullet had hit the smartphone that he was carrying.
For those unaware, Russia and Ukraine are having active military clashes as the former continues its invasion of Ukraine. The situation has become a major international incident. But, it is unclear how things will play out. The short 45 second video was uploaded on YouTube, with the Ukrainian soldier showing his ally his smartphone. Looking at the clip, we can see the remains of a 7.62mm bullet lodged in the handset and the soldier telling his ally, who is shooting the video, that the “smartphone saved my life.”
Notably, the video of the soldier was shot in the trenches where we can also hear sounds of gunfire and explosions in the distance. As of right now, it is unclear which brand the smartphone belonged to, but it appears to be a Samsung model based on the type of protective cover it had.
Interestingly, this is not an isolated event, as smartphones have also saved the lives of people from bullets in the past as well. Back in 2016, a man from Afghanistan claimed that the Nokia 301 saved his life when a bullet lodged into the device (Via 91Mobiles). Similarly in 2012, a Nokia X2 owner also claimed that a stray bullet struck his phone when he was filming a fight between rebels.
Huawei announced the Watch GT 3 smartwatch in October 2021. Now, the brand is all set to announce the Watch GT 3 Pro on April 28 in China. Here is all the information that is known about the upcoming Huawei smartwatch.
The Chinese manufacturer has teased the arrival of the Watch GT 3 Pro smartwatch with the “sneak to freedom at this moment” tagline. The promo video suggests that the smartwatch may not only come with 5ATM water resistance but also allow users to use it in deep water. Apart from releasing the promo video, Huawei has also shared the below-shown poster to share more details about the smartwatch.
The poster confirms that the Watch GT 3 Pro will be an IP68 rated smartwatch and will also come with the EN13319 waterproof standard for diving accessories. This means the Watch 3 Pro will support deep diving up to 30 meters in depth. The company claims that it has conducted around 200 tests to see whether it meets the water-resistance standards for divers.
The Watch GT 3 Pro is expected to run on HarmonyOS and offer up to 14 days of battery life. The 42mm variant of the device may feature a ceramic build. It is likely to be available in at least one color, white. The 46mm variant of the device may arrive with a titanium alloy case.
Huawei Watch GT3 Pro alleged render
Rumors have it that Huawei may announce the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Porsche Edition and ECG version alongside the regular Watch GT 3 on April 28. The same event will also see the arrival of other Huawei devices such as the Band 7 fitness tracker, the Smart Screen V Pro, and the Mate Xs 2 foldable smartphone with an outward folding design.
Vivo launched the T1 5G smartphone in India in the month of February. The brand is planning to add two new phones to this lineup dubbed the Vivo T1 Pro and the T1 44W.
Now, the company has officially teased the Vivo T1 44W in a Twitter post revealing its design.
The device in the teaser poster is most likely the Vivo T1 44W. The phone appears to have a slightly curved back panel and flat edges. The device has two circular cutouts on the camera island of which, the first one appears to hold a single larger camera while the one on the bottom holds two cameras.
Last week’s spec leak revealed that the Vivo T1 44W will be positioned below the Vivo T1 5G and will have a price tag near Rs 15,000 (~$196) in India. The smartphone will have an AMOLED screen and will come powered by the 4G enabled Snapdragon 680 SoC. The phone will get 18W fast charging support just like the T1 5G and is expected to come with a 5000mAh battery. The smartphone is expected to launch early in May along with the Vivo T1 Pro in India.
The Vivo T1 Pro is expected to launch with the Snapdragon 778G SoC paired with 8GB of RAM. The device will likely feature a 64-megapixel super night camera offering commendable low light imaging. Other than that, the Vivo T1 Pro will feature 66W fast charging, an 8-layer liquid cooling system, and an AMOLED display with 1300 nits of peak brightness.
Oneplus will be holding a launch event in India later this week. The brand has confirmed to announce two smartphones and a pair of truly wireless earphones at this conference. One of these phones will be the Oneplus 10R.
The upcoming Oneplus 10R will be the successor of the Oneplus 9R from last year. The device has already gone official in China last week. It is known as Oneplus Ace in its home country.
Let’s take a look at everything that’s known about this handset before its official announcement a few days later.
Oneplus 10R Launch Date
The Oneplus 10R is scheduled to launch in India on April 27. The event will begin at 7 PM IST. It will be live-streamed on the company’s official Youtube channel.
The smartphone will be accompanied by yet another handset called Oneplus Nord CE 2 Lite and a new pair of truly wireless earphones called Oneplus Nord Buds. The latter product is nothing but the international version of Oneplus Buds N.
Oneplus 10R Design
The Oneplus 10R will look identical to the Oneplus Ace since both are basically the same phone for different markets. This means its rear camera system will be placed in a triangular fashion and it will lack the iconic alert slider.
The device will feature a glass sandwich build with a plastic frame. According to a tipster, it will be available in three colors, namely Arctic Glow, Green, and Sierra Black.
The volume keys will reside on the left side, while the power button will be on the right. Finally, it will measure around 163.3 × 75.5 × 8.2 mm in dimensions and weigh about 186g.
Oneplus 10R Specifications
The Oneplus 10R will flaunt a 6.7-inch flexible OLED panel with a resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels and a 394 PPI. The screen will offer up to a 120Hz refresh rate, 950 nits local peak brightness, and a 1000000: 1 contrast ratio. The centered punch-hole display will have a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 93.4% screen-to-body ratio, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
The smartphone will be powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 8100-Max SoC coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It will boot OxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12 out of the box.
The phone will be available in two battery variants. The 5,000mAh model will be limited to 80W charging as opposed to 150W charging on the 4,500mAh variant.
The triple rear camera setup of the handset will comprise an OIS-assisted 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, an 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP Galaxycore GC02M1 macro snapper. On the front, the punch-hole will nest a 16MP Samsung ISOCELL S5K3P9 shooter.
Connectivity options on the device will include dual SIM card slots, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC, and USB 2.0 (Type-C). It will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, and a custom-made x-axis linear vibration motor.
Oneplus 10R Expected Price
According to a leak, the Oneplus 10R will be available in two memory configurations in India. The lower model will have 80W charging support and the higher version will arrive with 150 charging support.
They are said to retail at the following price tags in the country.
Last year, Tecno announced that it will be launching a new smartphone called the Phantom X in India. Now, the microsite for this device has just gone live on Amazon, hinting at its imminent launch.
Unfortunately, the Amazon listing has yet to reveal an official launch date for the smartphone and its pricing. However, a previous report revealed that the launch is set for April 2022. In other words, we can expect to see the smartphone to be unveiled in India later his week. While the brand is more known for its affordable handsets, this model is an upper mid range handset with some notable specs. So let’s have a look.
The Tecno Phantom X sports a 6.7 inch curved AMOLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass protection, and even a 90Hz refresh rate as well. It also houses an in display optical fingerprint scanner and a punch hole cutout for two front facing cameras. Under the hood, the device is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G95 SoC and is powered by a large 4,700mAh battery pack that also supports 33W fast charging.
On the rear, the Phantom X houses a triple camera setup, with a 50 megapixel primary shooter, 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 13 megapixel portrait sensor. Meanwhile, the front features a 48 megapixel selfie camera and an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens as well. The smartphone will launch in two color variants, namely Starry Night Blue and Monet Summer. So stick around for more, as we will be covering its launch.
Realme Narzo 50A Prime has debuted in India. It is the enhanced version of the existing Narzo 50A, which was announced in September 2021. The smartphone impresses with its design as it features a teardrop notch display on the front and a Realme GT Neo2-like camera module on the back. The upper portion, which houses the camera module, has a glossy look, whereas the remaining back has a matte finish. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the Narzo 50A Prime.
Realme Narzo 50A Prime specifications and features
The Realme Narzo 50A Prime has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, 600 nits of brightness, and a 90.7 percent screen-to-body ratio. The device is packed with a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 18W charging over USB-C.
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
The Unisoc T612 chip powers the Narzo 50A Prime. The device comes with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of native storage. For more storage, it has a dedicated slot for adding up to 1 TB of microSD card. The phone runs on Android 11 OS and Realme UI R edition.
The Narzo 50A Prime has an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Its rear shell has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel B&W lens, and a 2-megapixel macro snapper. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The device offers other features such as dual SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack. In terms of specifications and design, it is identical to the Realme C35, which is available for purchase through Flipkart.
Realme Narzo 50A Prime price in India, availability
The Narzo 50A Prime comes in two options in India. The 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant of the device is priced at Rs 11,499 (~$150). The 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant costs Rs 12,999 (~$169). The smartphone can be purchased through Realme India’s online store and Amazon India starting at 12 pm (local time) on April 28. Customers can get the device in Flash Black and Flash Blue colors.
Xiaomi had recently launched the Redmi 10A in China and India. But now, the global variant of the same model has been spotted on GeekBench, which revealed some of its key specifications.
Via MySmartPrice
As of right now, the Chinese tech giant has already started sharing teasers for the upcoming launch of the 10A model. But prior to its official release, the device was spotted on the popular benchmarking platform. Looking at the listing, we can see that the Redmi 10A global variant will be equipped with a MediaTek Helio G25 SoC. The device also carried the model number 220233L2G. We can even see the smartphone’s results, with its single core performance achieving 132 points, while the multi core received 486 points.
Furthermore, the benchmark listing also revealed that the Global variant is confirmed to arrive with at least 2GB of RAM and will run on Android 11 OS out of the box. Although, it will likely run the company’s custom skin on top. Unfortunately, this is all the key information that was found on GeekBench, although, the smartphone had recently launched in India. So, we have a rough estimate regarding what other specifications it might launch with for the global market.
The Indian and Chinese versions sported a 6.53 inch HD+ IPS LCD panel with a waterdrop notch on the front. Under the hood, a large 5,000mAh battery pack powers the device, which supports 10W charging. On the rear, there is a 13 megapixel camera, while the front house s a 5 megapixel selfie shooter. It also offers a rear mounted fingerprint scanner as well. In other words, it’s quite similar if not identical to the versions launched in India and China.
Realme is set to host a major launch event later this week, in which, it would be announcing various new products. One of these upcoming devices includes the Smart TV X Full HD. But prior to its launch, a new report has revealed its key specs and even color options. So let’s have a look.
The news arrives from industry sources that shared the details with MySmartPrice. The source stated that the upcoming smart TV from the Chinese smartphone maker will come in two sizes. This includes a 40 inch screen size model, and another with a 43 inch display. Notably, both variants will be available in the black color option. On the front, the Realme Smart TV X will feature a floating design panel and a direct lit backlight feature.
For those unaware, the floating design panel is basically the bezel less design offered by the company. The source added that the TV will have bezels that measure just 5.76mm. Furthermore, the direct lit LED backlighting will use the LED lighting across the back of the smart TV directly to the LCD panel. In simpler terms, this will enable a uniform amount of light across the screen. This will also enable the display panel to output more brighter pictures as well.
Other features include quad speaker setup with a 24W Dolby Audio speaker, MediaTek quad core CPU, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of internal storage. At its expected price tag, the Realme Smart TV X Full HD will likely roval the upcoming Xiaomi Mi TV 5A smart TV. Both of these models are rumored to be priced between 25,000 to 30,000 INR. Although, their exact pricing is still at large at the moment.
As planned, Motorola has officially launched the Moto G52 in India. The smartphone made its initial debut in Europe a couple of weeks back. It offers a high refresh rate OLED display, a thin & light design, a triple camera setup, a large-sized battery, and fast charging support.
Let’s take a look at its entire specs along with its pricing and availability for India.
Motorola Moto G52 Specifications
The Motorola Moto G52 is built around a 6.6-inch pOLED display with minimal bezels on all sides. The centered punch-hole panel sports a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 402 PPI, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The screen has a 20:9 aspect ratio and an 87.7% screen-to-body ratio.
The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. It boots near-stock Android 12 with Motorola’s My UX features and is guaranteed to receive a single Android update along with three years of security patches. The phone is fueled by a 5,000mAh battery, which has support for 33W fast charging.
The handset houses a triple camera system on its rear panel. The setup comprises a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2 macro snapper. On the front, a 16MP selfie camera resides inside the punch-hole.
The connectivity options of the phone include dual SIM card slots, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, and NFC. It not only comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack but also Dolby Atmos-supported dual stereo speakers and a MicroSD card slot.
The smartphone is IP52-rated and arrives with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It measures 7.99mm in thickness and weighs 169g.
Motorola Moto G52 Price and Availability in India
The Motorola Moto G52 will retail at the following price tags in India.
4GB + 64GB – ₹14,499 ($189)
6GB + 128GB – ₹16,499 ($215)
It will be available in Charcoal Grey and Porcelain White color options. The handset will be available for purchase starting May 3 via Flipkart and leading retail stores across the country.
Customers can avail a flat ₹1,000 discount on HDFC Bank credit card and Easy EMI transactions.
Samsung is well known for implementing things in its way for example the One UI. Even today, Samsung offers several home-built apps for its smartphones to offer a seamless experience. Similarly, to compete against Google Assistant and others, Samsung has its Bixby assistant. It is highly integrated into the One UI for an intuitive and impeccable overall experience. Samsung Galaxy S22 series also offers Bixby services and here’s a guide to enable it.
Bixby is an alternative for Google Assistant by Samsung, it is integrated into all Samsung Smart home devices too. Just like Google Assistant, Bixby can also perform multiple operations on your device. Just like Google, Samsung also provides a dedicated button on their devices to access Bixby. However, you have to set up Bixby on your Samsung device first, the method for setting up Bixby on Galaxy S22/S22+ and S22 Ultra is provided below.
Steps to set up Bixby on the Galaxy S22 series
Setting up Bixby on your device is a very simple method, and you can follow the steps provided below to complete the process.
Hold the dedicated Bixby key provided on your device to open Bixby. Tap on Next.
You can select the language you want by clicking on English.
Now, you have to sign in to your Samsung account to move forward.
You would be provided options like creating a shortcut on the home screen or double-tapping on the dedicated key to access Bixby. Select the one you want and click on Done.
Now, you might get an option to set up Voice wake-up to access Bixby. You can set it up by following the screen instruction if you want.
After setting it up, tap on Done.
Now, you can access Bixby whenever you want from the dedicated side key on your device.
Steps to enable Bixby Vision on Galaxy S22 series
You can activate Bixby Vision on your Galaxy S22 by following the steps provided below.
Open the Camera app and tap on the More option.
Click on the Bixby Vision option.
Allow all the permissions prompted on your screen.
This is how you can activate Bixby Vision on Galaxy S22 devices.
Resetting Bixby
If Bixby is not working on your device properly, you can reset Bixby on your device by following the steps below.
Open the Settings app on your Galaxy device.
Go to the Apps section and select Bixby Voice.
Tap on Storage.
Clear data and cache. Tap on OK and you are done.
Now you can use Bixby again on your Galaxy device.
So these were the methods showing how you can enable and access Bixby on your Samsung Galaxy S22 series devices.
Honor had unveiled its new Play-series smartphones — Honor Play 6T and Honor Play 6T Pro earlier this month. The Pro model went on sale in the company’s home market China a couple of weeks ago.
Now, the 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage model of the Honor Play 6T Pro smartphone is available for pre-order in the Chinese market. The phone, which is priced at 1,399 yuan (~$214), will be available for purchase from 28th April.
The smartphone features a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display that offers 1080 x 2388 pixels screen resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 93.6 percent screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor and packs up to 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.
In the camera department, the phone features a dual-camera setup on the back that includes a 48-megapixel AI primary sensor which uses a 1/2-inch outsole and has a single pixel size of 0.8um, and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front side, the device has an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
It runs the Android 11 operating system out of the box with the company’s own Magic UI 5.0 custom user interface on top. The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 40W super-fast charging.
After I unboxed the Vivo X Note, I switched the SIM card from my Mi 11 Ultra to this phone. And after using the X Note as my only phone for a few days, I have a lot of things to tell you about the device. This video is not only a review of the X Note but also my personal and subjective experience of switching from the Mi 11 Ultra to the X Note. Like an enlarged version of the X70 Pro Plus, this phone is great, but it’s not for me.
Vivo X Note Review: Design & Display
Although I said in the unboxing video that 7 inches isn’t much bigger than my 11 Ultra, I still had to get used to a phone that was 80mm wide. Because it has a 21:10 screen ratio, it’s much wider than other 6.8-inch 21:9 phones. To put it simply, if you like to use your phone with one hand, this is not the phone for you.
But on the other side, if you use your phone with both hands on a daily basis, the extra wide screen has no effect on you. Vivo also knows that the body is too wide, so the lines on both sides of the back panel are designed to make you look a little narrower. Perhaps because I am a Mi 11 Ultra user, the design of the camera module is not that unacceptable to me. At least it is much better looking than the upcoming X80 series. Maybe it’s because the body is too big, so the vibration motor is weak. The SIM card slot can only hold two SIMs, and there is no headphone jack. But it is rarely equipped with an IR emitter, and there is a silent switch. I won’t repeat how good the ultrasonic fingerprint recognition is, it’s fast and has a large recognition area. But the fingerprint quick action feature only has shortcuts for WeChat and Alipay, so non-Chinese users might not be able to use this feature. All in all, the X Note is quite satisfactory in terms of design this time around.
With a 7-inch QWHD+ OLED screen, you can see how stunning this screen is just by looking at the specs on paper. Not only is its actual viewing size comparable to the iPad Mini, but it also has a higher contrast screen than the iPad mini.
It also has LTPO 2.0, which flagship phones all have. And because of the use of E5 material, the maximum brightness is even higher than E4. So you can see the screen more clearly in the sunlight. And the touch latency issue on the X70 Pro Plus is fixed. Although I’m happy with the color and maximum brightness of this screen, there is a common problem with this year’s Samsung E5 material screens: the side-view color shift problem. When I use the phone on the table, I always feel that the screen is blue. One other complaint is that it doesn’t support the stylus, either. I tried to write on the X Note’s screen with the vivo Pad’s stylus, but it didn’t work at all. I think it’s really a waste of such a big screen for the X Note not to have a stylus.
Vivo X Note Review: Performance, Benchmarks, & Gaming
When it comes to the performance test, I have to tell you first that the X Note is not the kind of phone that focuses on performance. While it seems to perform well in the CPU parts of each Bench Test, the GPU results tell us that Vivo is still the same Vivo. When you start playing games with it, Vivo will start limiting performance to control temperatures.
Vivo is probably thinking that people who would buy their brand’s flagship phone should be more into taking pictures than playing games. So all the Vivo flagship phones we tested didn’t perform that well in games. I’m not going to analyze each game specifically, so you can see for yourselves what level of gaming experience the X Note is.
The X Note is equipped with the same V1 chip as the X70 Pro Plus. It is also true that you can get a higher and more stable frame rate by using the game frame insertion. But as with the Neo 3, there are fewer games supported and there is a touch delay, so I don’t recommend turning this feature on every time you play.
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Vivo X Note Review: Cameras
The X Note isn’t the most powerful phone from Vivo in terms of photography, but it’s still a top-notch camera. I’m comparing it to the Mi 11 Ultra instead of the X70 Pro Plus, not only because my last phone was the Mi 11 Ultra, but also because the X Note and X70 Pro Plus have such similar camera specs that the difference between them is so small.
It is difficult to show how powerful the X Note camera is. Interestingly, remember the results of our photo comparison between the K50 and the realme GT Neo3? The K50 had muted colors, and poor dynamic range, but better details. The Neo 3 had vibrant colors, good dynamic range, but not as much detail as the K50. This conclusion applies to the Mi 11 Ultra and X Note as well.
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While the Mi 11 Ultra will be sharper, there’s no doubt that the X Note’s more vibrant colors and superior dynamic range make for photos that you’ll fall in love with at first glance. And the white balance is more accurate than the Mi 11 Ultra. And both the main camera and the ultra-wide camera perform the same.
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What surprised me was the 2x photo session. I thought the Mi 11 Ultra would have a bigger gap with the X Note without the optical 2x lens. But in fact, the difference is not significant. Sometimes the images are even sharper indoors. This also proves how powerful the Mi 11 Ultra’s main camera is. But the play does not seem to be as unstable as the X Note, sometimes good and sometimes bad, so it seems that the X Note’s 2x optical lens is better.
Although the X Note’s 5x telephoto sensor is not as large as the Mi 11 Ultra, it seems that Vivo’s algorithm has improved considerably. In most scenes, it is on the same level as the 11 Ultra. You know what, the X Note’s sensor is only half the size of the 11 Ultra! This performance is beyond my expectations. However, when it comes to scenes with almost no light, this sensor is powerless even by excellent algorithm.
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The resolution of the front lens is similar for both phones. But still the dynamic range X Note has a definite advantage. The Mi 11 Ultra takes too dark a picture of the human eye.
The main camera video is again won by the dynamic range. But unfortunately, the 2x and 5x lenses can’t record 4k video. And even at 4k 30fps, it’s impossible to switch lenses during recording. This is something the Mi 11 Ultra does very well, with all three lenses supporting 4k 60fps. It is also unfortunate that the X Note, like the X70 pro plus, has a system that intelligently judges whether the current scene is suitable for taking pictures with an optical telephoto lens. Meaning that even if you tap the 2x button or the 5x button, the photo may have been taken by the main camera cropping the frame into a 2x or 5x shot, not by an optical lens.
Sometimes the system is accurate, and it is true that the main camera crops the photo better. But sometimes this is not the case. I took a photo with a 2x optical lens in Pro mode compared to the one with the main crop, and the 2x optical lens was clearly better. And even in pro mode, you still can’t choose which optical lens to shoot video with, you have to listen to the system algorithm. I paid for the phone, but I can’t use which lens I want to use, which really makes me feel bad.
Vivo X Note Review: Software
I also had a hard time with Origin OS, which has gotten much better with a few upgrades, but I’m still very uncomfortable with it.
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For example, the control center and the notification center are separate in the new version, as they are on many phones. First, let’s see how MIUI is controlled. No need to slide down from the top, slide down the right side of the desktop is the control center, slide down the left side is the notification center. Swipe left and right to switch back and forth.
But how is Origin OS controlled? Wherever you slide, it’s the Control Center. The notification center can only be called out by sliding down from the top on the left, and there is no way to switch left or right. You should know that this is a 7-inch phone, and I hate the logic of this operation in the past few days. Yes, I know it has a mini screen mode, but then why should I buy this big screen. So I’ve been using the old Control Center for the past few days. Even though I’ve set the language to English, there’s also the Chinese language that pops up somewhere. Plus the camera issues mentioned earlier. For me personally, Origin OS may be a very beautiful system, but it’s definitely not a very user-friendly system.
Vivo X Note: Battery & Charging
The 5000mAh battery is really not that big for a 7-inch body. And the battery life of X Note is rather average. Maybe it’s because the huge QWHD+ screen is so power-hungry that it doesn’t last much longer than other phones.
I used the X Note fully charged to go out and use the 5G network, with 18% remaining after 9 hours of use. The 80w wired charging allows the X Note to charge up to 57% in 15 minutes and take 33 minutes to fully charge. Poor charging compatibility has always been a weakness of Vivo phones, and this X Note is no exception. Even when charging with a charger that supports 100w PD, the maximum charging power is only 14w.
Vivo X Note is a rare large-screen flagship phone that does a great job in design, built quality, and camera. If you’re looking for a large screen phone over 7 inches, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better specced model. So if you are sure you need a big flagship phone, not a foldable phone, this may be your only choice.
But for me personally, I’ll be plugging my SIM card back into the Mi 11 Ultra, not because the X Note is bad, but because I’m just not used to the huge screen and Origin OS.
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OnePlus will indeed be going with an LCD panel for the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, mainly to keep the cost low. The phone will have a 6.58-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a Full-HD+ resolution. It will have thin bezels on three sides, but at the bottom, it will have a visible chin.
