Upcoming Smartphones in April 2022: Samsung, Realme, Xiaomi, iQOO & more

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Apr 4, 2022

April has just kickstarted and this month, we are expected to see multiple phone launches from brands like Samsung, Realme, Xiaomi, iQOO, and more. Brands like OnePlus and Oppo will be gearing up to take on the budget segment, while Realme and Vivo are expected to focus on their tablet market.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at all the upcoming smartphones in April 2022. The list includes all the confirmed and rumored releases.

Upcoming Smartphones in April 2022

1. Samsung Galaxy M33 5G

Samsung has officially scheduled to launch the Galaxy M33 5G on April 2 in the Indian market. The device is expected to carry an MRP of Rs. 24,999(~$330) for the 6GB + 128GB variant. The phone could be available starting at Rs. 22,999(~$290). It will be available in three shades including Blue and Green.

The smartphone will come with a 6.6-inch TFT LCD display with Full-HD+ resolution. It will feature a quad-camera system at the rear with a 50MP main lens, a 5MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP depth lens, and a 2MP macro unit. Upfront, it has an 8MP selfie snapper with an f/2.2 aperture. It will be powered by the Exynos 1280 SoC and pack a big 6,000mAh battery. It will have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and boot on Android 12 OS.

2. Realme Pad Mini, Realme GT2 Pro

While some brands are solely focusing on the smartphone market, Realme will be amongst the other brands to launch a tablet as well. The Realme Pad Mini will debut on April 4 in the Philippines with a 7.6mm UltraSlim design. It will feature an 8.7-inch LCD display with 1340 x 800 pixels resolution. It will have a 5MP front camera and an 8MP rear camera.

Powering the tablet will be the UNISOC T616 chipset paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It will pack a 6,400mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. Unfortunately, the tablet will not have the 3.5mm headphone jack.

On the other hand, the Realme GT2 Pro will arrive in India on April 7 at 12:30 PM IST. It is expected to arrive under Rs. 50,000(~$660) in the country. The smartphone comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED LTPO 2.0 display with a Quad-HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It has a 50MP IMX766 + 50MP ultra-wide + 3MP microscope triple rear camera system and a 32MP selfie snapper. It has a 5,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support. The phone boots on Android 12 out of the box.

3. Vivo X Fold, Vivo X Note, Vivo Pad

Vivo has officially scheduled to launch the X Fold foldable phone on April 11 in China. On the same date, the company is also expected to launch the Vivo Pad and Vivo X Note. There are slim chances of the Vivo X80 launching at the event.

The Vivo X Fold is rumored to come with a 6.53-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution. It is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 12GB + 512GB of internal storage. The phone is expected to pack a 4,600mh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support.

The Vivo X Note, on the other hand, could debut with a big 7-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen having a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen will double up as an in-display fingerprint scanner. It will have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in its sleeves and a 5,000mAh battery fueling the system. Quad cameras in the circular module will be present on the phone. It is expected to have the same 80W + 50W charging solution as the X Fold.

The Vivo Pad could debut as the first tablet from the brand. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC and have an 11-inch 120Hz LCD or OLED panel. It will have a 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution, 13MP + 8MP dual-rear cameras, and an 8,040mAh battery. It will have 44W fast charging support and boot on Android 12 OS.

The Vivo X80 series comprising the X80, X80 Pro, X80 Pro+ might debut at the same launch in China. The X80’s specs are scarce, but what we know is that the X80 Pro and X80 Pro will feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel, 50MP Sony IMX886 cameras, and Dimensity 9000/Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoCs, respectively. The duo is expected to have an 80W + 50W charging solution.

4. Oppo F21 Pro Series

Oppo will launch the industry’s first FiberGlass-Leather design phone series dubbed the Oppo F21 Pro series. The F21 Pro 5G will arrive in Sunset Orange design and have a lychee grain leather material. The back material is said to be waterproof and resistant to wear and tear.

The smartphone will have a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with 64MP + 2MP + 2MP triple cameras. It will pack a 4,500mAh battery(33W Fast charging) and boot on Android 11.

5. iQOO Neo6

The much-awaited iQOO Neo6 will finally debut in China. The iQOO Neo6 will have a 6.62-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It will pack a 4,700mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. The device will run on the Android 12 OS out of the box.

6. OnePlus Nord 2T/ OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite

OnePlus is rumored to launch the Nord 2T and Nord CE 2 Lite in April in India. The Nord 2T is said to bring back the sandstone finish and have a 6.43-inch 90Hz AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. It will feature a 32MP selfie camera and a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear camera system. It will be powered by the new Dimensity 1300 SoC and pack a 4,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. It is expected to come under Rs. 30,000 segment in India.

Other than the Nord 2T, the brand is also touted to enter the budget market with the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite which will be priced under Rs. 20,000(~$264). The smartphone is expected to come with a 6.59-inch LCD display and a 64MP + 2MP + 2MP triple camera system. It is expected to come with the Snapdragon 695 SoC and house a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging.

7. Moto Edge 30

Motorola has already launched the flagship Edge 30 Pro smartphone in the Indian market. Now, it is time for its mid-range brother, the Moto Edge 30. The device was spotted online on some certification sites hinting at a launch as early as April.

The smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ mid-range chipset paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone is could feature a multi-camera system and boot on Android 12 OS.

8. Xiaomi 12X, Xiaomi 12 Pro

Xiaomi will launch the Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12X in the Indian market this month. The exact launch date is yet to be known, but we can expect a release in the mid of this month. Both phones will come with a new design and powerful hardware.

The Xiaomi 12X has the Snapdragon 870 SoC, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro houses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The 12X features a 6.28-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 50MP + 12MP + 5MP triple camera system. It supports 67W fast charging speeds and runs on the latest Android 12 OS.

The 12 Pro has a larger 6.73-inch OLED panel and a 50MP + 50MP + 50MP triple camera array. It will have a faster 120W fast charging support as opposed to the Xiaomi 12X and boot on Android 12 OS.

9. Redmi 10 Prime+ 5G

The Redmi 10 Prime+ will be a new 5G phone in the budget segment. The smartphone is expected to be a Redmi Note 11E 5G rebadge, but with a faster 22.5W fast charging support.

The device could come with a 6.58-inch 90Hz LCD screen with FHD+ resolution. The phone is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

10. Samsung Galaxy M53 5G

Samsung will also release the Galaxy M53 5G by the end of this month. The smartphone is expected to come with 6.7-inch AMOLED display sporting a 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ screen resolution.

It could come with a 108MP quad-camera system and have the Dimensity 900 5G SoC, under the hood. The smartphone is expected to come under Rs. 30,000 and compete with the likes of OnePlus Nord CE 22 5G.

11. POCO F4 series

Xiaomi’s POCO is expected to launch the POCO F4 series in the global markets. The series could have the POCO F4, F4 GT, and F4 Pro. The F4 is said to be a rebadged version of the Redmi K40S, while the F4 Pro could debut as a rebrand of the Redmi K50 Pro+.

The Redmi K50G is said to arrive as the POCO F4 GT for the global market. The F4/F4 GT will have a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, 48MP/64MP triple cameras, SD 870/SD 8 Gen 1, and 67W/120W fast charging.

The POCO F4 Pro will likely have a 6.69-inch 120Hz AMOLED panel, 108MP triple cameras, Dimensity 9000 SoC, and 120W fast charging.

12. Vivo T1 Pro

After the Vivo T1 5G, the brand might bring the Vivo T1 Pro 5G by the end of this month, as reported earlier. The smartphone’s specs aren’t known but it is expected to power a mid-range SoC. The device will have a high refresh rate screen, multiple cameras, and a bug battery.

13. Realme Narzo 50A Prime

Apart from the tablet and the flagship GT2 Pro, the brand is also expected to launch the Narzo 50A Prime in the Indian market. The phone was earlier released in Indonesia and it has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel, 50MP triple-rear cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery.

The smartphone is powered by the UNISOC T612 SoC paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The phone boots on the Android 11 OS with Realme UI R on top of it.

14. Infinix Hot 12, Hot 12i, Hot 12 Play

Infinix Hot 12 series could debut this month. The Hot 12i’s box packaging and the actual image were recently spotted on the Internet. The Hot 12 has already bagged certifications like the Google Play Console.

The Infinix Hot 12i will come with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution. The smartphone equips a 13MP triple camera system and will be powered by the Helio A22 SoC. It packs a 5,000mAh battery and will be booting on Android 11 GO Edition. The Hot 12 is expected to have a similar LCD panel and multi-camera setup. As per certifications, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC and has 4GB of RAM.

Other than these two, the Infinix Hot 12 Play might as well arrive. However, the specifications for the phone aren’t known as of now.

These were some of the smartphones launching in April 2022. Which device are you most excited about? Do let us know in the comments below.

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LG reveals names of smartphones getting Android 12 update this quarter

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Apr 4, 2022

Last year, LG shut down its smartphone business but the company had promised that it would continue to provide software updates and support services to its smartphone users for some time.

Keeping the promise, the company has now revealed a list of smartphones that will be getting the new Android 12 update in the South Korean market.

LG has revealed that the Q92 5G, V50 ThinQ, and V50S ThinQ smartphones will receive the Android 12 update in the second quarter of this year while the LG Q52, LG Valvet, and LG Wing smartphones will get security updates.

The LG V60 smartphone is missing from the list of devices set to get the new update but since the device didn’t get released in the South Korean market, it is not included in the list for updates in South Korea.

The company is determined to not keep its customers hanging and thus, it has also revealed that the LG Wing and LG Valvet smartphones will also get the next major update for the operating system — Android 13, which is expected to release in Q3 2022.

Last month, LG had confirmed and released the Android 12 update for the Valvet smartphone, making it the first phone from the brand to run the latest Android 12 operating system. Although the company didn’t have a good track record earlier when it comes to software updates, things look different now.

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EV maker NIO’s CEO confirms a smartphone is in the works to take on Apple

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 3, 2022

When it comes to electric vehicles, NIO is one of the leading Chinese brands in the sector. Even at that, the market is entirely a new one and so the company cannot be said to be in the league of Tesla or even Apple, ranked as one of the world’s most valuable companies. Turns out the Chinese EV manufacturer is looking at taking on Apple in the smartphone segment. A recent disclosure by NIO’s CEO William Li indicates that the company is working towards making an entrance into the smartphone market.

Li had recently affirmed that the brand’s foray into the smartphone market is still steaming at the research phase but the CEO has confirmed that producing its own smartphones is definitely on the radar. The plan is hinged on a lofty aspiration which is to become one of Apple’s rivals in the future. While some may be a tall order, we should remind our readers that Apple is also planning to enter the EV market. Thus, we may likely see Apple becoming a force to reckon with the electric vehicles market before NIO will be able to make any meaningful headway.

However, the Chinese EV manufacturer which opened shop in 2014 has been blazing the trail as one of the foremost EV brands with models such as the ES8, ES6, and EC6 electric SUVs. Therefore, the brand may have something special up its sleeves.

Apart from its SUV lineup, NIO also has a couple of electric sedans including the ET7 released recently and the ET5 which is still in the works. The brand’s EVs are equipped with stellar features that have made it the toast of buyers in China and even in some parts of Europe such as Norway and Germany.

The brand’s CEO is reported to have stated that the drive to enter the smartphone market was due to yearnings by NIO customers for a phone that connects better with cars. One question that would readily come to mind is why the company didn’t make its software integrate seamlessly with Android and iOS phones. NIO’s CEO answered this recently when he disclosed that the brand’s latest EVs come with ultra-wideband (UWB) technology but Apple does not offer an open interface. With such a scenario, it would be difficult to design features for NIO EV owners who use Apple phones.

This move is also aimed at mitigating the shockwave that could result from Apple announcing its own electric car in the near future. Because the company can utilize its closed-source UWB to provide integrated features between its phones and cars, that could give it a bigger edge that could help it win some market shares off already existing brands like NIO.

In a sort of reverse order, Chinese phone manufacturer, Xiaomi is looking to enter the EV market in 2024 and has already commenced the construction of a car manufacturing plant capable of rolling out 300,000 EVs annually. Foxconn and Baidu are also among the Chinese companies attempting to enter the EV market.

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Vivo X80, X80 Pro key specifications tipped before rumored launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 3, 2022

Rumors are rife that the Vivo X80 series will break by the end of this month in China. It is still unclear whether the lineup includes three models such as Vivo X80, Vivo X80 Pro, and Vivo X80 Pro+. A tipster from China has leaked the key specifications of the Vivo X80 and X80 Pro.

Vivo X80, X80 Pro specifications (rumored)

The Vivo X80 and X80 Pro are expected to feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED E5 curved edge display. The former supports a Full HD+ resolution, whereas the latter offers a Quad HD+ resolution and LTPO support. Both devices support a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,500 nits of brightness, and an ultra-thin in-screen fingerprint scanner (ultrasonic on the Pro model).

Both devices are expected to come with the Dimensity 9000 chipset. The series will offer up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The X80 is likely to house a 4,500mAh battery, whereas the X80 Pro will feature a 4,700mAh battery. Both devices will come preinstalled with 80W fast charging technology.

The Vivo X80 duo will feature a 32-megapixel Sony IMX616 camera for selfies. The rear camera setup of the phone is speculated to come with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX866 primary camera with OIS support, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 12-megapixel Sony IMX663 telephoto / portrait lens with 2x zoom support.

The Vivo X80 Pro’s rear camera unit may include a 50-megapixel Samsung GN1 primary camera with OIS support, a 48-megapixel Sony IMX598 ultrawide lens, a Sony IMX663 portrait lens with 2x optical zoom and gimbal OIS support, and an 8-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 5x zoom and OIS support.

The Vivo X80 and X80 Pro will offer other features such as Schott 3D glass protection for front and rear, 4,300mm2 VC liquid-cooled soaking plate, dual stereo speakers, NFC, x-axis linear motor, IR blaster, and an IP53 (X80) / IP68 (X80 Pro) rating. Both models are expected to run on Android 12 OS and OriginOS Ocean.

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iQOO Neo6 live shots, AnTuTu listing emerge before next week’s launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 3, 2022

iQOO will announce the iQOO Neo6 flagship smartphone on April 13 in China. Ahead of the launch, some live shots of the device have surfaced at Cool APK (via). It has also been found in the database of AnTuTu with a score of 1,065,001.

The images show that the iQOO Neo6 will arrive in a black-colored retail package in China. The orange variant of the phone can be seen sporting a leather back. Reports have revealed that the device will be available in black and blue colors as well.

iQOO Neo 6 box via:https://t.co/oXJ4h8eReC

– 6.62" FHD+ E4 AMOLED display
– 120Hz refresh rate
– Snapdragon 8 Gen1
– UFS 3.1
– LPDDR5
– Android 12
– 4700mAh 80 watt charging#iQOO #Vivo #iQOONeo6 pic.twitter.com/ZgM9MkHpyi

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) April 2, 2022

It features a large camera block at the top, which houses a triple camera unit and an LED flash. Unfortunately, there is no information available on the specs of the device.

Reports have revealed that the Vivo phone with a V2196A at Chinese certification sites will debut with the iQOO Neo6 moniker in the homeland. The same device has now appeared in the AnTuTu benchmarks with some of its key specs.

The AnTuTu listing reveals that the iQOO Neo6 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage, and Android 12 OS. It offers a 120Hz refresh rate. In the CPU, GPU, memory, and UX tests of AnTuTu, the handset scored 241,598, 486,260, 168,806, and 168,337 points, respectively. The handset was recently seen at Geekbench with SD8G1, 12 GB of RAM, and Android 12 OS. It scored 1193 in the single-core test and 3523 in the multi-core test of Geekbench.

Previous reports have revealed that the iQOO Neo6 has a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ display. The handset is expected to draw power from a 4,700mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging. It is likely to feature an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

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GPD XP Plus Announced, The Gaming Handheld with Magnetic Swappable Controllers

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Apr 3, 2022

GPD is a Shenzhen-based startup in the gaming handheld market. The brand broke out into the market in 2020 and it is most known for its best-sellers such as its GPD Win 3, and GPD XP, which received positive reception among both Western and Asian audiences, as well as tech and gaming enthusiast crowds too.

Well in 2022, GPD Is looking to continue its Android gaming handheld, the GPD XP series, with a new member added to the family, the GPD XP Plus.

Looks-wise, the GPD XP Plus looks identical to its cheaper sibling, the GPD XP launched back in November 2021 with its dark grey aluminium chassis. It even features the same 6.81-inch HD screen on the front, dual stereo speakers, as well as the same 7000mAh battery too. So what has been upgraded to justify the extra charge on the GPD XP Plus?

Well, the GPD XP Plus features a more powerful flagship MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chip under the hood, compared to the MediaTek Helio G95 found on yesteryear’s model. The SoC is said to provide a better gaming experience as it comes in an octa-core configuration, 4 Cortex A78 high-performance cores + 4×A55 efficient cores, powered by ARM’s Mali-G77 MC9 GPU and with speedy 4266Mbps LPDDR4x memory. In addition, the Dimensity 1200 features the MediaTek HyperEngine 3.0 which enhances the gaming performance to 2.5 times more than the flagship Snapdragon 845 chip.

With the upgraded processor, the GPD XP Plus now also features faster memory as well with 6GB of LPDDR4X 4266Mbps RAM and equipped with 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage, which promises more than 3 times the read and write speeds of UFS 2.1 on the previous generation.

Another upgrade of the gaming handheld is its USB-C port which is slated to feature HDMI DisplayPort 1.2 and faster charging as the company plans to include a 65W charger in the package.

The last highlight of the device is its modular gaming controllers. The device includes 3 controllers in the package which are respectively a FPS Controller Module, a MOBA Controller Module and an Xbox Controller Module.

Each module has magnetic connectors which are the points that allow the modules to be connected with the main handheld and they need not be charged as they charge wirelessly via the magnetic contacts. GPD assures that users need not worry about the controller modules suddenly falling off as the strength of the magnets ensures that it requires more than 1.1kg tensile force to pull them apart.

The GPD XP Plus is expected to ship in May 2022, and it is planned to open pre-orders soon on May 1st 2022 via Indiegogo.

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Realme 9 4G launch date confirmed for India

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Apr 3, 2022

Realme has a big launch event lined up for India. On April 7, the company will be announcing the Realme GT 2 Pro flagship phone. The same event will see the arrival of other products such as the Realme Buds Air 3 TWS earbuds and a new Realme TV stick. Realme has confirmed that it will be unveiling the Realme 9 4G with the above-mentioned products at 12:30 pm (local time) on April 7.

As it is known, the Realme 9 4G will be a new addition to the Realme 9 family, which includes phones such as Realme 9i, Realme 9 5G, Realme 9 5G Speed Edition, and Realme 9 Pro 5G, and Realme 9 Pro+ 5G. The Realme 9 4G teaser released by the brand says that it will offer 9x focusing accuracy.

Say goodbye to slow and inaccurate focus with the 9X Focusing Accuracy in the #realme9 Camera!

Click stunning pictures & #CaptureTheSpark in full focus 💯

Launching at 12:30 PM, 7th April, on our official channels. pic.twitter.com/sNntVoWRg3

— realme (@realmeIndia) April 2, 2022

Last week, Realme revealed that it would be soon announcing a number series phone featuring a 108-megapixel ISOCELL HM6 image sensor. It appears that the Realme 9 4G will come equipped with the new Samsung sensor.

Realme is yet to confirm the specifications of the Realme 9 4G handset. However, leaked information that surfaced last week revealed some of the key specs of the device. It is expected to arrive with a punch-hole display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate. The device could be powered by an unspecified Snapdragon 4G SoC.

The Realme 9 4G is expected to arrive with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. It may come with a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and a 108-megapixel triple camera unit. It is likely to arrive in gold, black, and white colors.

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Samsung Galaxy A51 is the first modded Android phone to get a Lightning port

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 3, 2022

A Samsung Galaxy A51 smartphone has been modified to have a lightning port that could both serve as a charging and data transfer port for the Android phone. The person who conceptualized and transformed the Galaxy A51 is Ken Pillonel, who has had a similar first, incorporating a USB-C port into an iPhone.

The lightning port is the mainstay of Apple iPhones, iPads, and several other devices from the Apple ecosystem. Apple iPhones do not come with USB-C charging ports but Pillonel was able to incorporate one into an iPhone model last year. The innovation of incorporating the lightning port into an Android phone sees the lightning port as capable of charging the device and for data transfer.

Pillonel provided a short demo video of the transformation of the Samsung Galaxy A51 into the first-ever Android smartphone with a lightning port. The tech geek is promising a more detailed video of the transformation and that could be illuminating. However, the utility of the transformation is minimal, to say the least. The developer insists that he intended to bring balance to the world after making the USB-C iPhone.

At best, Apple iPhone chargers could now be used to charge the Samsung Galaxy A51 transformed smartphone. Ultra-fast chargers could enhance the charging speed when compared with the conventional USB-C 2.0 charging available to the device. The detailed video by Pillonel could help to put his feat in the right perspective and open other opportunities.

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iPhone SE 2022 vs iPhone 13 mini: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 2, 2022

Apple launched its new iteration of affordable iPhones: the iPhone SE 2022. Despite carrying a midrange-class price tag, the new compact and affordable device hitten the shelves with exactly the same processor as the iPhone 13 series. That is the reason why, given that it is also a compact phone, a lot of people are wondering which one is the best deal between the iPhone SE 2022 and the iPhone 13 mini. Is it worth spending more to get the compact variant of the iPhone 13 lineup or does the iPhone SE 2022 give people all they need with its affordable price? The answer to this question is not always the same and it depends on the kind of user evaluating the purchase. This is a comparison between the specifications of the two most recent Apple compact phones.

Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs Apple iPhone 13 mini

	Apple iPhone SE 2022	Apple iPhone 13 Mini
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm, 144 g	131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm, 141 g
DISPLAY	4.7 inches, 750 x 1334p (HD+), Retina IPS LCD	5.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED
PROCESSOR	Apple A15 Bionic hexa-core	Apple A15 Bionic hexa-core 3.22 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB	4 GB RAM, 512 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	iOS 15	iOS 15
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA	Single 12 MP, f/1.8 7 MP f/2.2 front camera	Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.6 + f/2.4 Dual 12 MP + SL 3D f/2.2
BATTERY	2018 mAh, fast charging 18W and Qi wireless charging	2438 mAh, Fast Charging 20W, Qi wireless charging 7.5W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	SIM, optional eSIM, Touch ID, IP67 water resistant	5G, optional dual SIM, optional eSIM, MagSafe 15W, IP68 waterproof

Design

In terms of design, the iPhone 13 mini wins immediately. Its design is exactly the same as the other last-generation iPhones, with a borderless display, a notch, and a form factor with flat borders. The iPhone SE 2022 comes to the market with the same design as the very old iPhone 8, so it is definitely nothing special if compared to the other high-end phones released in 2022. Further, despite having a bigger display, the iPhone 13 mini is more compact than the iPhone SE 2022. Both are built with a glass back and an aluminum frame, but the 13 mini has better water resistance thanks to the IP68 certification (up to 6 meters deep for 30 minutes instead of just 1 meter for 30 minutes).

Display

The display of the iPhone 13 mini beats the one found on the iPhone SE 2022. It is a Super Retina XDR OLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, the HDR10 certification, Dolby Vision support, and more brilliant colors. The iPhone SE 2022 is equipped with a good panel, but it is an old LCD display with an HD+ resolution and no advanced technologies to improve the image quality. For the authentication, the iPhone SE 2022 relies on the old Touch ID placed below the display, while the iPhone 13 mini supports 3D facial recognition thanks to Face ID.

Specs & Software

The iPhone SE 2022 and the iPhone 13 mini are powered by the same processor: the hexa-core Apple A15 Bionic with 4-core graphics built with a 5 nm production process. Until now, it is the most powerful Apple processor ever seen on an iPhone. Both the handsets are equipped with 4 GB of RAM and NVMe storage, so the performance level is the same. But the 13 mini comes with up to 512 GB of internal storage, while the SE 2022 stops at 256 GB. The only difference is the native storage in the most expensive memory configuration of each phone. Both run the 15th version of iOS and they will get long software support.

Camera

The iPhone 13 mini has a more advanced camera setup than its internal rival. It is equipped with a 12 MP main camera sporting an f/1.6 focal aperture and OIS, paired with another 12 MP camera, but this is an ultrawide sensor. The iPhone SE 2022 has just one single 12 MP sensor with an f/1.8 focal aperture: it lacks the ultrawide camera and the main sensor has lower performance. The 13 mini also comes with a better 12 MP front camera.

Read More: iPhone 13 series battery capacities detailed in Apple product information sheet

Battery

Last but not least, the iPhone 13 mini is equipped with a bigger battery: the capacity is 2438 mAh and, thanks to its OLED display, the energy consumption is usually lower. The iPhone SE 2022 has a 2018 mAh battery and an LCD display consuming more energy. Both come with 18W fast charging and Qi wireless charging, but the 13 mini is the only one to support MagSafe.

Price

You need €509 or $429 to purchase the iPhone SE 2022, while the iPhone 13 mini starts from €699 or $699. The 13 mini wins the comparison thanks to a better display, superior cameras, and a bigger battery, but if you do not mind these features, the SE 2022 can let you save a lot of money.

Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs Apple iPhone 13 mini: PRO and CONS

Apple iPhone SE 2022

PRO

More affordable
Thinner
Touch ID
Same chipset as the 13 series

CONS

Old design

Apple iPhone 13 Mini

PRO

Better design
Superior water resistance
Bigger battery
Superior cameras

CONS

Higher price

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Samsung Galaxy M33 5G with Exynos 1280, 6000mAh battery launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 2, 2022

Samsung Galaxy M33 5G smartphone has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs. 17,999 (~$237). The Galaxy M33 5G is a mid-ranger that has 5G connectivity, a 6.6-inch FHD+ LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate, and is powered by Exynos 1280 chipset. The M33 5G is the successor to the Galaxy M22 5G which was unveiled in the subcontinent last year.

The Exynos 1280 5nm chip offers up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded via the micro SD card to 1TB. The phone runs on Android 12 with Samsung One UI 4.1. Two years of Android OS updates and 4 years of security updates are assured for the device. The 6,000mAh battery of the Galaxy M33 5G guarantees extended use of the device. Up to 25W fast charging is also supported. Interested customers will however need to buy the charger separately.

The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front. Its quad rear camera setup consists of a 50MP main sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth, and 2MP macro cameras. The 8MP front camera completes the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G camera setup. There is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor on the device, while Bluetooth 5.1, GPS+GLONASS, and Wi-Fi 802.11 ac are also supported.

The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G will be available via Amazon India and Samsung India online store from April 8. While the 6GB/128GB RAM/ internal storage model will be sold for Rs. 17,999 (~$237), the 8GB/128GB model will be sold for Rs. 19,999 (~$257). Samsung India says it is offering instant discounts of Rs. 2,000 (~$26) for ICICI Bank Credit cards and EMI transactions. The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G will come in two color variants namely ocean blue and green.

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Fire-Boltt Ring 2 smartwatch with Bluetooth calling, 7-Day battery life launched in India

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Apr 2, 2022

Fire-Boltt has just launched a new smart wearable in India. The new Fire-Boltt Ring 2, which is the successor to the Fire-Boltt Ring smartwatch from last June will be available for purchase starting April 6.

Fire-Boltt Ring 2: Features and Specifications

The latest Fire-Boltt Ring 2 smartwatch comes with a large 1.69-inch display screen with a 240 x 280-pixel resolution. The watch offers a ton of cloud-based watch faces to choose from and comes with a touch-enabled screen with a side-mounted button to help navigate across the interface. The highlight feature of the smartwatch is the Bluetooth calling feature, which allows you to receive and make calls right from the watch. It also comes with a quick dial pad, calls history, and save contact features.

Coming to the health-related features, the smart wearable comes with a SpO2 monitor, a 24/7 heart rate tracker, a sleep monitor, and meditative breathing. As for the fitness feature, you get support for 30 sports modes onboard. The watch also comes with support for voice assistant and it can last up to 7 days on a single charge. Other features include smart notifications, IP67 rating, camera control, music control, and much more.

Fire-Boltt Ring 2 Price in India and Availability

The latest Fire-Boltt Ring 2 has been priced in India at Rs 4,499. The device is scheduled to go on sale starting from April 6 on Flipkart and will be available in Black, Cream, Blue, and White color options. The smartwatch will compete with the likes of Amazfit Bip U Pro, Redmi Watch 2 Lite, and watches from Noise and Boat in the Indian market.

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Get the latest Realme GT Neo 3 Smartphone for $369 at Giztop

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Apr 2, 2022

Realme GT Neo 3, the latest phone from Realme is now available for as low as $369 only at Giztop. Please note that this price is applicable to the 80W base variant. However, you can also buy the 150W variant at a slightly higher price.

WHERE TO BUY

Realme GT Neo 3 at $369 @Giztop

Realme GT Neo 3 features a 6.7” AMOLED display with HDR10+ and a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Octa-core processor and comes in multiple memory variants viz: 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB / 256GB internal storage.

The phone comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main sensor and 8MP + 2MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 16MP sensor in the front. Running on Android 12 OS-based Realme UI 3.0, the phone supports features like NFC, an under-display optical Fingerprint sensor, 5 Navigation systems, and more.

Fueled with a 5000mAh battery, it supports 80W fast charging. Available in three gorgeous colors viz. Blue, Black, and Silver, you can now buy Realme GT Neo 3 at a starting price of $369 only. Please note that this price is applicable to the base variant only.

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OnePlus 10 Pro (global) bags first software update; brings camera, system & network improvements

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Apr 2, 2022

Earlier this week, OnePlus launched its latest flagship, the OnePlus 10 Pro globally. Now, even before a majority of customers can get their hands on the device, the company has already launched a software update that brings a lot of improvements and optimization to various aspects of the smartphone.

OnePlus has posted the changelog of the update on its community forum. According to it, the Indian variant of the OnePlus 10 Pro is receiving an update with firmware version NE2211_11.A.11. Whereas, the European variants are receiving the update with firmware version NE2213_11.A.12.

OnePlus claims to have optimized the portrait mode with this update along with the focusing speed for slow-motion videos. Other than that, it also brings improvements to the fingerprint sensor and optimization of the WiFi performance. You can check the other changes in the changelog below:

Camera
- [Optimized] the speed of focusing for videos shot in SLO-MO mode
- [Optimized] the quality of taking photos in PORTRAIT mode
- [Optimized] the white balance effect for the front camera
System
- [Optimized] fingerprint algorithm and improve the success rate of fingerprint unlocking
- [Optimized] games performance and fluency
- [Improved] system stability
Network
- [Optimized] timeliness and stability of Wi-Fi connections, enhance Wi-Fi experience
- [Fixed] the issue of unstable mobile signal in specific scenarios

According to some tweets, it appears that the OnePlus 10 Pro update is rolling out in India first with an OTA size of 809MBs. So users who are waiting for the first sale date of April 5 will likely be greeted with a day 1 update on their devices.

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Deal: Get Samsung Galaxy S21 Fe 5G for $549.99 (Retail Price $699)

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Apr 2, 2022

Samsung Galaxy S21 Fe 5G which generally retails for $699 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $549.99 only on Amazon US. Please note that this is a limited-time offer.

WHERE TO BUY

Samsung Galaxy S21 Fe 5G at $549.99 (after discount)@Amazon US

Samsung Galaxy S21 Fe

Key Features:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G processor
6.4” Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate
Android 12 , One UI 4
6GB RAM + 128GB ROM
Triple rear camera: 12MP + 8MP + 12MP
Selfie camera: 32MP
Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS
Battery : 4500mAh Li-Ion : up to 16 hrs video playback
25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, reverse charging
USB Power Delivery 3
Colors: Graphite, Olive, Lavender and White

Samsung Galaxy S21 Fe is a solid budget phone. You get the quality and brand assurance of Samsung and a dynamic display perfect to enjoy your videos and movies. And for a limited time, Amazon US is giving Samsung Galaxy S21 Fe for a discounted price of $549.99 only. So place your order before the deal expires.

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OPPO F21 Pro 4G and 5G price tipped again ahead of April 12 launch

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Apr 2, 2022

Earlier this week, the complete spec sheet of the upcoming OPPO F21 Pro and F21 Pro 5G smartphones were leaked along with their price tags. Tipster Abhishek Yadav stated that the OPPO F21 Pro 4G will have a MOP (market operating price) of Rs 22,000 (~$292) and the F21 Pro 5G will have a MOP of Rs 26,000 (~$343).

Now, another reliable tipster has revealed the prices of the upcoming devices which are in line with the previous leaks. According to tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore, the OPPO F21 Pro will be priced in India at Rs 21,990 for the 8GB/128GB storage model, while the 8GB/128GB unit will cost Rs 25,990.

OPPO F21 Pro 4G specifications (rumored)

The OPPO F21 Pro 4G will come with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display offering a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It will come with a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 front camera and a 64-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (microlens) triple camera unit.

The F21 Pro will run on Android 12 OS and ColorOS 12.1 UI. The device will have a Snapdragon 680 under the hood and will draw power from a 4,500mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The device will measure 159.9 x 73.2 x 7.49 / 7.54mm and weigh 175 grams. It will come in colors like Cosmic Black and Sunset Orange. The latter could be equipped with a fiberglass-leather design.

OPPO F21 Pro 5G specifications (rumored)

The OPPO F21 Pro 5G will come with a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with 409 PPI pixel density and 600 nits brightness. It will feature a triple camera setup on the rear comprising of a 64-megapixel primary camera + 2-megapixel depth sensor + 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front, it will feature a 16-megapixel snapper.

The F21 Pro 5G will also boot to the Android 12 OS with ColorOS 12.1 on top. The Snapdragon 695 powered smartphone will house a 4,500mAh battery with 33W rapid charging support. The device will measure 159.85 x 73.17 x 7.49 / 7.55mm and weigh 173 grams. It will sport an OPPO Glow design and come in Rainbow Spectrum and Cosmic Black colors.

OPPO has confirmed that the F21 Pro series will launch on April 12 in India.

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Deal: Get Amazon Echo Buds 2nd Gen for $49.99 (Retail Price $100)

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Apr 2, 2022

Amazon Echo Buds 2nd Gen is now at its lowest price at Amazon US. The earbud which retails for around $100 is now available at a massively discounted price of $49.99 only. This is a limited-time offer.

WHERE TO BUY

Amazon Echo Buds 2nd Gen at $49.99 (after discount)@Amazon US

Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen)

Key Features:

Small, lightweight, and comfortable fit
Active Noise Cancellation and Pass-through mode
Advanced chipset powers Alexa and ANC
Dynamic driver for increased bass and treble fidelity
Battery life: 5 hrs playback on a single charge and 15 hrs with a case
Supports Alexa hands-free voice assistant
IPX4 water-resistant

At $49.99, Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) is one of the best deals available for budget earbuds. So grab this super deal before it expires.

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OPPO Reno7 Lite 5G full spec sheet and price leaked

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Apr 2, 2022

Yesterday, we reported on the specs and Indian pricing of the upcoming OPPO F21 5G smartphone. Now, according to a reliable tipster, it looks like the device will also launch in Europe with the OPPO Reno7 Lite 5G moniker.

As per a MySmartPrice report, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has informed us about the price, specifications, and color options of the Oppo Reno7 Lite 5G in Europe. The device has the same spec sheet as the OPPO F21 5G which will soon launch in India.

OPPO Reno7 Lite 5G specs

According to the report, the OPPO Reno7 Lite 5G will come with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution. The display will have a 409 PPI pixel density and brightness up to 600 nits.

The Reno7 Lite 5G is said to feature a triple camera setup on the rear. The device has a 64-megapixel primary camera + a 2-megapixel depth sensor + a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front, it will feature a 16-megapixel snapper.

Under the hood, the Reno7 Lite 5G will feature a Snapdragon 695 SoC that will be paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage. The device will also boot Android 12 based ColorOS 12.1 out of the box. The device will house a 4,500mAh battery with 33W rapid charging support. It will measure 159.9 x 73.2 x 7.5 mm in dimensions and weigh around 173 grams.

OPPO Reno7 Lite 5G Price in Europe

The OPPO Reno7 Lite 5G will be available in Europe in 8GB+128GB variant that will be priced around €350 ($387). The device will come in two color options namely Blue and black.

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Honor CEO supposedly Throws Shade at the Nothing Company, “A Rival Aimed At Apple is Not Just ‘All Talk and No Show'”

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Apr 2, 2022

Honor is the company that broke away from Huawei to grow its brand to new heights. After the imposed sanctions on Huawei from using Google Play Services on their devices, the Huawei brand has been gradually exiting the international market, providing the opportunity for the newcomers such as Honor to regain market share.

In a recent interview following the first sale of the Honor Magic 4 in China, Honor’s CEO, Zhao Ming, expressed gratitude to Honor fans for supporting the company in the recent fiscal year, as the company has become the fastest-growing smartphone brand internationally in 2021, and is now the 3rd largest Android smartphone maker in China.

Honor-CEO-Honor-Magic-4-interview — Honor CEO, Zhao Ming at the interview. Source: Honor

In the media interview, Zhao also provided a statistical breakdown of users that had switched over to Honor. Zhao reveals that 60% of current Honor users, switched over from either Huawei or Apple devices. He emphasised that several Chinese smartphone makers keep on harping about competing against Apple. However, those brands’ ambitions are always all talk, and no proper effort is shown that they can be a viable Apple alternative.

He added that what consumers want is the security, reliability, privacy, peace of mind and the customer service experience that Apple provides for its users. “Here at Honor, we aim instead to provide the best all-around aftersales service experience to Honor users. We craft our phones with delicacy and patience, building innovations one by one, to provide a truly flagship experience for our users,” Zhao added.

This statement released by Zhao, seems to be throwing shade at the Nothing company, founded by ex-OnePlus CEO, Carl Pei. Carl Pei broke up with OnePlus back in early 2021 to establish the Nothing company, which recently held its first announcement event in March. In the event, Carl Pei brought back the topic of an Android competitor to the Apple iPhone, as the Nothing company boldly claims its first smartphone is aimed at Apple.

At the end of the interview, Honor CEO, Zhao Ming also reiterates that Honor does not like to overhype its smartphones, as if one continues to overhype each of its smartphone launches, then when the final product reaches the hands of the user, the user will be disappointed with the device as it did not live up to expectations. This situation may lead to the user avoiding the brand in the future, and Zhao mentions that here at Honor, we aim to build brand loyalty, not demolish loyalty.

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HONOR Play6T thin and light phone series launch date announced

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Apr 2, 2022

HONOR today announced that its upcoming Play6T phone series will be launched on April 7th.

According to its filing with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the front of the HONOR Play6T Pro will have a straight screen with a punch-hole for the selfie camera. The edges of the phone will be flat and will retain a 3.5mm headphone jack. The rear has a squarish camera module containing a dual-lens setup — a 48MP primary camera paired with a 2MP macro lens. Upfront, there’s an 8MP selfie shooter.

The phone has a thickness of 7.45mm and weighs just 175g and its display will be a 6.7-inch 120Hz LCD panel with 2388×1080 resolution. Its built-in 4000mAh battery supports 40W wired fast charging.

The Honor Play6T Pro should be available in 8+128GB and 8+256GB variants. It isn’t clear what processor the phone will be equipped with — some say that it will be the Snapdragon 680 while others claim it to be the Dimensity 900. Some even say that it will be the Dimensity 8100 but honestly feels a bit too high-end for the device.

The series seems to be comprised of two models — there’s the HONOR Play6T Pro and then there’s the HONOR Play6T. As usual, both will be launched in China first with a global launch following sometime after, that is, if HONOR indeed decides to make them available globally.

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Xiaomi 12 Ultra to come with a ceramic back, leather variant may be offered too

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Apr 2, 2022

Flagship phone lineups seem to be getting expanded lately with a greater number of variants being launched this year and the last. The Xiaomi 12 series, for example, included not only the Xiaomi 12 Pro, 12, and 12X but is set to soon get a fourth model in the form of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra. This phone has reportedly already hit the mass production stage and may reach consumers by June.

A number of unofficial renders have been making rounds on the internet for a while now but some digital bloggers on Weibo today revealed some new bits about the upcoming phone. According to Digital Chat Station, the new flagship codenamed l1 will continue to use ceramic for its rear and will be sold in white and black colors. Glass options may be present too.

Compared to glass, ceramic is more difficult to mold, has a better texture, and offers greater durability due to improved scratch resistance.

The tipster also stated that while they’re yet to see a leather version of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, the possibility of a variant with the material cannot be ruled out (via IT Home).

In other respects, the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus chipset with the model number SM8475, based on TSMC’s 4nm process. It will also have a 120Hz QHD OLED display, a 4,900 mAh battery with 120W fast charging support, and a Leica-branded camera module at the rear.

The camera module is arguably one of the most interesting parts of the device and its ginormous module spans across almost the entire top half of the device. This module contains a center-aligned circular camera island with 3 cameras inside.

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