Realme 9 4G with Snapdragon 680 appears on Geekbench ahead of Indian launch

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Apr 5, 2022

The Realme 9 4G is scheduled to launch on April 7th in India. The device has been subject to multiple leaks revealing most of its specs and features. Now, the device has also appeared on Geekbench, confirming its SoC, RAM capacity, and Android version.

According to a MySmartPrice report, the Realme 9 4G with model number RMX3521 appeared on the Geekbench database. The listing revealed that the device is powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC which comes with an octa-core processor onboard. Four of these cores have a max clock speed of 2.4GHz and the other four are clocked at 1.9GHz. The SoC also has an Adreno 610 GPU onboard.

The Geekbench listing shows the device has a 6GB RAM capacity, while previous leaks have also stated that the brand will also launch an 8GB RAM configuration of the Realme 9 4G. Other than that, the phone runs Android 12 out of the box which will come with the Realme UI 3.0 skin on top. Coming to the benchmark results, the device scores 380 points in Geekbench’s single-core test and 1569 points in the multi-core test.

Realme 9 4G specifications (rumored)

So far, the Realme 9 4G is said to come with a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ screen that will deliver a 90Hz refresh rate. Realme has confirmed that it supports a 360Hz touch sampling rate and 1,000 nits of brightness. The in-screen fingerprint scanner that will be available on the device will double up as a heart-rate tracker.

At its core will be a Snapdragon 680 chipset with options between 6 GB and 8 GB RAM capacity. Both of these configurations are said to come paired with 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage.

The back panel of the Realme 9 4G will feature a triple camera unit headlined by Samsung’s ISOCELL HM6 108-megapixel image sensor. This camera will be coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper and a 2-megapixel micro camera. For selfies, it will be equipped with a 16-megapixel front camera.

It will house a 5,000mAh battery that will support 33W rapid charging. It will also feature a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The Realme 9 4G will sport the so-called Ripple Holographic Design. It measures 7.99mm in thickness and weighs around 178 grams. It will come in Sunburst Gold, Stargaze White, and Meteor Black colors.

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POCO M3 Android 12 internal testing starts, will be the second Android upgrade

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Apr 5, 2022

Xiaomi is currently on a roll with updating its budget offerings after having rolled out the Android 12-based MIUI 13 update for most of its flagship models. Yesterday, the wallet-friendly Redmi 9T became one of the first devices to begin testing for its second Android version upgrade, signaling a change in the company’s update strategy. And now, it’s been found that the POCO M3 has begun Android 12 internal testing as well.

The POCO M3 first arrived with Android 10 based on MIUI 12, making Android 12 the second upgrade for it. Xiaomi doesn’t typically grant more than a single Android version bump for its offerings, favoring MIUI updates instead, so it could be possible that the company has now upped the maximum Android updates to two.

The build number of the POCO M3 Android 12 update released internally is 22.4.2 (via Xiaomiui). It isn’t clear if the build will be labeled with MIUI 13 when it hits the stable branch but it’s highly likely.

As for when the leaked build will be rolled out officially for the POCO M3, there’s no indication as of yet. Xiaomiui expects it to be seeded after 3-4 months, which definitely isn’t the speediest we’ve seen, but considering the device was never meant to receive a second Android update in the first place, we aren’t complaining.

MIUI 13 isn’t a major update by any means and its list of new features seems to vary based on the price of the device you own, for some reason. Devices like the Xiaomi Mi 11X have seen multiple changes with the update while others like Redmi Note 10 Pro are left with barely any new stuff over MIUI 12.5.

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Xiaomi Mi 6 continues to be a fan-favorite even 5 years after release

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Apr 5, 2022

Xiaomi is about to turn a dozen years old, and ahead of that, company founder Lei Jun has been busy commemorating some of its most popular phones. Yesterday, a poll posted by Jun showed that Xiaomi Mi 6 has continued to be a fan favorite, beating the likes of Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 10 by a significant margin.

The Xiaomi Mi 6 was launched back in April 2016, making it exactly five years old now, but has amassed a cult following over the years. It was the first flagship phone from Xiaomi with a dual rear camera setup but was also the last to have a 16:9 display with thick bezels on the top and bottom, making it a very memorable design. Its successor — the Xiaomi Mi 8 — had a kind-of bezel-less design with a notch implementation and people weren’t too fond of notches at the time.

The Xiaomi Mi 6 also had a very slim and light build and was fairly compact with its 5.15″ screen, although there was a ceramic back variant too with an increased weight.

Lei Jun had earlier revealed three of his all-time favorite models and the trio also included the Xiaomi Mi 6. Last year, it was officially revealed that there are still over 2 million active Mi 6 users and it’s probable that the figure hasn’t gone down much since. This explains the 21,000 votes for the phone on the poll.

Such was the love for the phone that Xiaomi was even tipped in 2020 to re-launch it in a more modern form-factor, complete with a bezel-less design. However, the project was canceled since the model never turned into reality.

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How to change display refresh rate on the Galaxy S22 series

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 5, 2022

Samsung recently introduced the Galaxy S22 series comprising a total of three devices including the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. All of these devices come with the latest software features and powerful hardware. Standing tall on its reputation for manufacturing the best displays, the Korean Giant has done a commendable job with Galaxy S22 series. Apart from the vivid and clear picture quality, it also offers a 120Hz refresh rate for an overall smooth gaming experience.

In our guide, we will guide you to change the display refresh rate on Galaxy S22 series.

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The smartphone display shows a collection of still frames at a very high speed to draw the animation or the content you are watching. In simple words, all the content on the display is in still frames played at high speed. It can be defined as the rate at which a new frame can be updated, for example 60 Hz means 60 refreshes per second. So, a 120 Hz refresh rate makes the experience much smoother. To enjoy the increased refresh rate, follow the steps below on your Galaxy S22 series device.

Changing refresh rate on Galaxy S22 series

Changing the refresh rate on a smartphone is a very simple process followed by a few steps. First, you have to make sure to update the device by following the steps below:

Go to Settings > Software update
Tap on Download and install.
Follow the on-screen instructions

After updating, you have to follow the steps listed below to turn on the Adaptive Motion Smoothness on the Galaxy device.

Launch the Settings app and select Display.
Tap Motion smoothness.
Choose your Adaptive option, and then tap Apply.

We hope you successfully changed the display refresh rate on the new Samsung Galaxy S22 series devices. If any issue arises, do let us know via the comments below.

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Realme Pad Mini with a Unisoc T616 SoC, 18W fast charging, 4G LTE launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 5, 2022

Chinese tech startup Realme is well known for its smartphones and other smart products. The brand has also made a foray into the tablet PC market with its first tablet- the Realme Pad, emerging last year. The Chinese brand has now announced an update to the realme Pad dubbed Realme Pad Mini.

The Realme Pad Mini emerges as a trimmed-down version of the Pad, coming with an 8.7-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1340 x 800 pixels. The display has trimmed down bezels at the side edges while the top and bottom edges are quite prominent to make for easy handling when using the tablet in landscape mode.

The slate is powered by the entry-level Unisoc T616 chip, an octa-core processor bundled with a Mali-G57 MP1 GPU. The processor is paired with 3GB/4GB RAM while there are two storage options 32GB and 64GB storage.

For optics, the Pad Mini packs a single 8 MP f/2.0 camera at the rear aspect housed in a rectangular module. At the front, there is a 5MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture. There is no LED flash. The slate also crams a 6,400 mAh battery under the hood with support for 18W fast charging and reverse charging support via a USB-C port. The tablet ships with an 18W charger inside the retail box.

For connectivity, the Realme Pad Mini comes with Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac support. The tablet also comes with a 3.5 mm audio jack.

As for the price, the Realme Pad Mini is priced at PHP9,990 ($195) for the 3GB+32 GB Wi-Fi + LTE version while the 4GB+64GB Wi-Fi + LTE version is priced at PHP11,990 ($235). The slate is presently on pre-order at Lazada Philippines and comes in Gray or Blue colour options.

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Galaxy S22 series sales see decline in Korea following GOS-throttling debacle

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Apr 5, 2022

Samsung was caught red-handed last month limiting performance on the Galaxy S22 series through an application identifier-based list containing over 10,000 apps. Following the news, Geekbench kicked not just the latest flagship series but multiple older flagship models from the company off its benchmark charts.

As if that wasn’t enough bad news for Sammy, a new Korea Times report now shows that the controversy is taking its toll on the sales of the Galaxy S22 series in South Korea, leading to the company’s carrier partners sharply raising subsidies in order to raise demand.

Carriers KT and LG Uplus say they’ve increased subsidies for the Galaxy S22 and S22+ by up to 500,000 won (around $410), while subsidies for the Ultra model have already been raised. The subsidies now are more than triple the 150,000 won worth of subsidies offered previously.

Customers didn’t like what Samsung was doing here for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the workings of GOS were kept rather hush-hush, and it wasn’t possible to disable the service even if users wanted to. Samsung did roll out updates to address the thing but it clearly hasn’t been enough, as the home country sales figures suggest.

After all, the measure was rather devious as the 10,000 apps list included all but benchmarking apps, meaning benchmark scores weren’t representative of the actual performance. A local mobile carrier official is quoted as saying that “There is a view that the GOS issue adversely affects the sales of the S22.

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Realme Narzo 50A Prime will ship without a charger in India

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Sudhanshu

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Apr 5, 2022

A couple of weeks ago, Realme launched the Narzo 50A Prime in Indonesia. The device became the first budget Realme handset to launch without a charging brick included in the box. Now, the brand has announced that the same will be the case for the Indian market.

Realme took to its community forums to make a formal announcement of the same. Similar to Apple which initiated this shift in trend, the brand has cited environmental reasons behind the decision.

In a recent interview, Realme VP & President of realme International Business Group, Madhav Sheth stated “We have taken initiatives to focus on sustainability and are also attempting to achieve Double Zero targets like net-zero carbon emissions by 2025.”

The company also stated that there are a lot of 10W chargers lying around us and so this move will allow the company to contribute toward a more sustainable environment. However, it is worth noting that the Narzo 50A Prime is rated for 18W fast charging, which cannot be achieved with 10W charging bricks which are lying around us in abundance.

This is not the company’s first attempt at making more environment-conscious decisions as their latest flagship, the Realme GT 2 Pro has its back panel made out of materials like soybeans, paper, and other eco-friendly polymers.

Realme Narzo 50A Prime specs and features

The Realme Narzo 50A Prime has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen that produces a Full HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 600 nits of brightness, and a 90.7 percent space. The display punch-hole houses an 8-megapixel front-facing camera.

The camera module features a 50-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel portrait B&W sensor, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and an LED flash.

The Android 11 OS with Realme UI R Edition comes preinstalled on the device. It packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging over USB-C. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

Under the hood, the device features a Unisoc T612 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. The handset includes other features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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Vivo X Note hands-on images emerge, reveals design and key specs

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 5, 2022

The Vivo X Note, the company’s next premium flagship phone, will launch in China on April 11 alongside the Vivo X Fold foldable phone and Vivo Pad tablet. Ahead of the launch, live shots of the Vivo X Note have appeared on Weibo. Apart from confirming the design in reality, the new images also reveal a few specs of the smartphone.

Vivo X Note hands-on images

The Vivo X Note’s front side is flanked by a curved edge display that features a centrally positioned punch-hole. Being a flagship device, it sports super-slim bezels. The right side of the phone has a volume rocker and a power button.

The X Note seems to be equipped with a leather back. There is a big camera block onboard, which houses a quad-camera unit, a horizontal LED flash unit and ZEISS branding. A Vivo logo is available towards the bottom of the device. Apart from blue, the X Note is expected to arrive in black and gray colors.

The Vivo X Note will come preinstalled with the OriginOS Ocean flavored Android 12 OS. While it is not mentioned explicitly in the live shot, the device will come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The device shown in the image has 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Previous reports have claimed that it will also come in two more options, such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The X Note will feature the Vivo V1 chip for image optimization.

Past reports have revealed that the Vivo X Note will come with a 7-inch AMOLED screen that will offer a QHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner. It will feature a 32-megapixel front camera, a 50-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel quad-camera unit, and a 5,000mAh battery with 80W wired / 50W wireless charging support.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 gain 360 Audio support with update

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Apr 5, 2022

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro released last year came with a feature similar to Apple’s Spatial Audio tech, allowing audio to respond to head movements. Called 360 Audio, the feature is now coming to the more recently launched Galaxy Buds2 with an update.

The firmware update R177XXU0AVC8 is sized 3MB and is currently rolling out to the Galaxy Buds2 with its changelog mentioning the 360 Audio feature along with call quality and Bluetooth stability improvements (via GSMArena).

However, there’s a difference compared to Spatial Audio — 360 Audio is intended to work with audio from most apps and simply shifts the positioning of audio channels based on your head movements. Spatial Audio, on the other hand, is designed to work only with audio content that’s built for 360 degrees.

Being a more recent release means the Galaxy Buds2 hasn’t received many updates. One of the more notable improvements arrived right after the earbuds’ launch, allowing the Buds2 to work with Samsung’s Galaxy Buds app for Windows.

If you haven’t yet received firmware update R177XXU0AVC8, then try pairing your Galaxy Buds2, launching the Galaxy Wearable app, selecting Earbuds settings, and tapping Earbuds software update.

Aside from the Galaxy Buds2, the Galaxy Buds Live have also been treated to the same feature with update R180XXU0AVC2.

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Realme 9 4G specifications leak reveals SD680, fingerprint sensor with heart-rate tracking, and more

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 5, 2022

Realme 9 4G is scheduled to debut at 12:30 pm (local time) on April 7 in India. Its landing pages, available on both the Flipkart retailer site and Realme India’s website, have revealed the key specifications of the device. Now, tipster Yogesh Brarv has leaked all the important specifications of the Realme 9 4G.

Realme 9 4G specifications (rumored)

The Realme 9 4G will come with a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ screen that will deliver a 90Hz refresh rate. Realme has confirmed that it supports a 360Hz touch sampling rate and 1,000 nits of brightness. The in-screen fingerprint scanner that will be available on the device will double up as a heart-rate tracker.

The Snapdragon 680 chipset will fuel the Realme 9 4G. The leak claims that it will be available in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants. Both models will offer 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It is unclear whether the device will feature a microSD card slot.

The back panel of the Realme 9 4G will feature a triple camera unit headlined by a Samsung’s ISOCELL HM6 108-megapixel image sensor. This camera will be coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper and a 2-megapixel macro camera. For selfies, it will be equipped with a 108-megapixel front camera.

The handset will boot to the Android 12 OS, which will be overlaid with Realme UI 3.0. It will house a 5,000mAh battery that will support 33W rapid charging. It will also feature a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The Realme 9 4G will sport the so-called Ripple Holographic Design. It measures 7.99mm in thickness and weighs around 178 grams. It will come in Sunburst Gold, Stargaze White, and Meteor Black colors.

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Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G gets landing page on Amazon ahead of Indian launch

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Sudhanshu

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Apr 5, 2022

Back in December, Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 12 Pro flagship smartphone in the Chinese market. The Xiaomi India head recently teased the smartphone via a Twitter post, stating that the device is “coming soon.”

Now, it looks like the Indian launch might not be that far away as the device has received a landing page on Amazon India. On the Amazon landing page, Xiaomi has also posted a teaser video of the device titled “The showstopper.”

Although unconfirmed, the hints in the background of Xiaomi India’s head tweet indicate that the launch is most likely to occur on April 12 at 12 PM in India. The spec sheet of the smartphone is expected to be the same as in the Chinese variant so the device will likely come with a 6.73 inch AMOLED display that has a 2K resolution, with 120Hz refresh rate, 1500nits peak brightness, and HDR10+ certification.

Under the Hood, the Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device boots Android 12 based MIUI 13 out of the box and offers a triple camera setup on the rear. This consists of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX707 primary sensor, paired with a 50-megapixel Samsung Isocell JN1 ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 50-megapixel Samsung Isocell JN1 telephoto camera that offers 2x optical zoom as well. On the other hand, the front offers a 32-megapixel selfie shooter.

The device debuted in China with a starting price of 4,699 yuan ($738) for the 8GB+128GB configuration, so we can expect it to launch with a starting price in the ₹50,000 range.

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No Xiaomi MIX 5 this year but new MIX Fold model in the works, tipster says

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Apr 5, 2022

Xiaomi after releasing the Xiaomi 12 series a few months back now has a couple of other flagship phones in the pipeline. There’s the much-leaked Xiaomi 12 Ultra and then there’s the MIX FOLD series, although a tipster now says that one of the models from the bunch will be skipped this year.

The Xiaomi MIX series caters to the enthusiast market and as such offers experimental, bleeding-edge tech. It currently comprises the more conventional phone design in the form of the MIX series and the newer foldable lineup sold under the MIX FOLD series. The last model from the former was the Xiaomi MIX 4 from August 2021 but tipster Ice Universe has revealed that its successor will not be launched this year, contrary to many previous reports.

Xiaomi will be focusing solely on the Xiaomi MIX FOLD 2 instead, which according to leaks will be the world’s first foldable phone with a 360° hinge, meaning the device can be folded in both directions.

It’s also reported that the Xiaomi MIX FOLD 2 is expected to be launched in June this year, carrying model number 22061218C. Codenamed zizhan, it will only be available in China, as has been the case lately with every MIX offering. The phone is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip and adopts a 2.5K LTPO high refresh rate internal screen.

A better aspect ratio for the external screen is expected along with an improved, less-visible crease. Crease-less foldable phones seem to be smartphone OEM’s biggest fixation this year. A trend first started with the OPPO Find N, we should be seeing even more foldables with smoother inside displays.

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OnePlus 9, 9 Pro are now ₹5,000 cheaper in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 5, 2022

Last week, OnePlus finally launched the OnePlus 10 Pro in international markets. As the smartphone is now up for sale in India starting today, the brand has dropped the price of the older models. The company has introduced a price cut for both OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro in the country.

OnePlus 9 Series All Colors Featured — OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9

The OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro have received a ₹5,000 price cut each in India. They now start at ₹44,999 and ₹59,999 respectively.

For the unaware, the OnePlus 9 was launched at ₹49,999 and ₹ 54,999 for 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB memory configurations respectively. These variants are now retailing at ₹44,999 and ₹49,999.

On the other hand, the OnePlus 9 Pro debuted at ₹64,999 for 8GB RAM + 128GB version and ₹69,999 for 12GB + 256GB model. The device is now available at ₹59,999 and ₹64,999.

The ₹5,000 price drop is applicable to all the color options and retailers. The vanilla model can be availed in either Astral Black, Winter Mist, or Arctic Sky hues. Whereas, the Pro model comes in Stellar Black, Morning Mist, and Pine Green colorways.

As far as the new OnePlus 10 Pro is concerned, it is priced at ₹66,999 (8GB + 128GB) and ₹71,999 (12GB + 256GB) in region. In other words, the latest OnePlus flagship smartphone is currently ₹7,000 costlier than the previous one.

Alleged POCO C4 with MIUI 13 receives FCC certification

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 5, 2022

The POCO C4 is in the news since January. The successor of POCO C3 and POCO C31 is said to be a rebranded Redmi 10C, which also goes by the name of Redmi 10 in India. This upcoming alleged entry-level smartphone from POCO has been now certified by FCC.

According to previous reports, the POCO C4 will come with two model numbers — 220333QPG (Global) and 220333QPI (India). The global variant is the one that has received FCC certification.

Per the listing, the handset measures 167.18 x 76.87mm in dimensions. Further, it has support for dual-band WiFi and 10W charging. Finally, it will boot MIUI 13, however, the Android version is not mentioned.

Since the device is expected to be a rebadged Redmi 10C/Redmi 10, it will most likely have the same set of features. We can expect it to sport a tweaked rear design and it could also have minor changes in the features.

For the unaware, the Redmi 10C/Redmi 10 has a 6.71-inch FHD+ display (LCD) with a dewdrop notch, Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, MIUI 13 based on Android 11, 50MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) dual-camera setup, 5MP front-facing camera, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, 6,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging support.

Motorola Moto G22 India launch scheduled for April 8

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 5, 2022

Motorola took wraps off the Moto G22 at the beginning of March. A few days back, a report revealed that the handset will debut in India this week. Following that, the device’s official online retailer has now confirmed the launch date for the phone in the country.

Flipkart has disclosed that the Motorola Moto G22 will launch in India on April 8. The teaser page for the smartphone does not say the time of the announcement. But going by Motorola’s launch history in the country, the device will likely go official at 12 PM.

The retailer has also revealed all the features of the handset. Anyway, we already know them as the device went official a month ago.

The Moto G22 has a 6.5-inch centered punch-hole HD+ display (LCD) with up to a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G37 SoC and boots Android 12 with 3 years of assured security updates.

The phone houses a quad-camera setup on the rear. The system includes a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 2MP macro snapper, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, it uses a 16MP shooter that resides inside the punch-hole.

The smartphone is splash resistant and features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and the Indian variant will arrive with 20W fast charging instead of 15W.

We are not sure at what price Motorola will sell the Moto G22 in India. But we think that it could cost between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000.

Vivo X Fold smartphone’s marketing material leak confirms key specifications

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Jeet

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Apr 5, 2022

Vivo has been working on a foldable smartphone for some time and now the company is all set to officially launch the device, which is named Vivo X Fold. The company has announced that the launch event will take place on 11th April in China.

Ahead of the launch event, key details about the Vivo X Fold smartphone have already been leaked. Now, just days ahead of the launch event, a photo of the marketing material for the smartphone has leaked, revealing more specifications.

It confirms that the Vivo X Fold features an 8-inch 2K LTPO 3.0 internal folding screen with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. There is also a 6.53-inch Full HD+ outer display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage. It is expected to have up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, there’s a quad-camera setup on the back with Zeiss lens and T* coating. There’s a 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 primary camera sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a 12-megapixel portrait lens, and a 5-megapixel periscope lens.

It runs the Android 12 operating system with the company’s own custom UI on top. The phone packs a 4,600mAh battery and comes with 66W fast charging support and 50W wireless charging. Based on the previous reports, the phone may be available in three colors options — Blue, Crimson, and Orange.

It has also been revealed that the display of the Vivo X Fold smartphone has matched or broken 19 DisplayMate records. The hinge on the phone has been certified to work for 300,000 folds and unfolds.

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Tecno Phantom X India launch likely in April, claims report

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 5, 2022

Back in June 2021, Tecno unveiled the Phantom X smartphone in African markets. According to a report by PassionateGeekz, the Phantom X will launch this month (April) in India. In addition, it has leaked the smartphone’s configuration and color variants for the Indian market.

The global listing of the Phantom X states that it is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. It is likely that the smartphone may debut with the same variant in India. However, the possibility of it being available in 8GB+128GB or lower variants cannot be ruled out. It is likely to arrive in Starry Night Blue and Summer Sunset colors.

Tecno Phantom X specifications

The Tecno Phantom X is the first premium smartphone from the brand. It has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a curved edge design and a pill-shaped cutout for the dual selfie camera system. The screen comes with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The display cutout a 48-megapixel primary selfie snapper and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera.

The back panel of the Phantom X has a 50-megapixel primary camera with laser autofocus support. It is coupled with a 13-megapixel telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a quad-LED flash unit.

The Phantom X is powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and a 4,700mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It comes with 256 GB of native storage and a microSD card. It comes with an in-screen fingerprint scanner for security. The device runs on HiOS flavored Android 11 OS.

Since the Tecno Phantom X is tipped to launch this month in India, the company may roll out its first teasers in the country in the next few days. At present, there is no information on the Phantom X’s price in India.

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POCO X4 Pro 5G first sale in India today, offers and price

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 5, 2022

On March 28, the POCO X4 Pro 5G went official in India. As announced during the launch, the smartphone will be available for purchase starting from today (April 5) at 12 pm (local time) in the country. Here is all the information on the offers that are available for buyers of the POCO X4 Pro 5G.

POCO X5 Pro 5G price in India

The POCO X4 Pro 5G is available in three options in India. The 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition is priced at Rs 18,999 (~$252), the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model is priced at Rs 19,999 (~$265), and the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant costs Rs 21,999 (~$291). The handset can be purchased in three colors, such as Laser Black, Laser Blue, and POCO Yellow. it is available for purchase exclusively through Flipkart.

POCO X4 Pro 5G launch offers in India

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POCO X4 Pro Laser Blue and POCO Yellow — POCO X4 Pro 5G

Customers purchasing the POCO X4 Pro through HDFC Bank credit / debit cards and credit card EMI transactions will benefit from a flat discount of Rs 1,000 (~$13). Owners of the POCO X series smartphones such as the POCO X3 Pro, POCO X3, and POCO X2 can trade in their smartphones to get an additional discount of Rs 3,000 (~$40) apart from the exchange value.

POCO X4 Pro 5G specifications

The POCO X4 Pro 5G has a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that delivers a 120Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it has a 16-megapixel camera, and its back panel has a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device runs on the Android 11 OS and MIUI 13.

The Snapdragon 695 chipset powers the POCO X4 Pro 5G. It comes with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. Other features of the device include a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and a microSD card slot.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2022 Edition launched with 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 865, and affordable price

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 5, 2022

Samsung has quietly unveiled the Galaxy S20 FE 2022, which is exclusively available in South Korea. The device has been available for purchase in the home market through partnered carriers, such as KT and LG Uplus. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the Galaxy S20 FE 2022.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2022 specifications

The Galaxy S20 FE 2022 features a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution. The Infinity-O punch-hole display offers a 120Hz refresh rate. The front side of the Galaxy S20 FE 2022 has a 32-megapixel selfie camera, and its back panel has a 12-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) + 8-megapixel (telephoto, with OIS) triple camera unit.

The Snapdragon 865 chipset is present under the hood of the device. It comes with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The device packs a 4,500mAh battery. However, there is no information on the fast-charging and wireless charging capabilities of the device. It is unclear whether the device runs on the latest Android 12 OS or Android 11.

The Galaxy S20 FE 2022 comes with an IP68 rated chassis. For security, it features an in-screen fingerprint scanner. According to GSMArena, it is the same Galaxy S20 FE that debuted in 2020. However, the AKG headset is no longer included in the retail box of the phone.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2022 pricing and availability

There is no word on whether the Galaxy S20 FE 2022 will be made available for purchase outside South Korea. It carries a price tag of KRW 700,000 (~$574). It comes in Cloud White, Cloud Lavender, and Cloud Navy colors. KT is offering a free AKG headset for buyers of the S20 FE 2022 until the end of this month.

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max detailed schematics leak sheds more light on the design

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Jeet

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Apr 5, 2022

Apple‘s next-generation iPhone launch is still several months away but leaks and reports about the upcoming devices keep making rounds, revealing some major changes that the company has planned for this year’s smartphones.

In the latest development, detailed schematics of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max have surfaced online. The pill cutout on the phone’s front panel is claimed to be 7.15mm while the punch-hole cutout will be 5.59mm.

The leaked images also indicate that there will be a gap between the pill-shaped cutout and the punch-hole cutout that is set to replace the notch on the upcoming iPhone models for housing the front-facing camera and the Face ID sensors.

It is also being claimed that the 14 Pro Max will have 1.95mm thin bezels, which is significantly thinner than the 2.42mm bezels found on the 13 Pro Max. This would lead to an increase in the screen-to-body ratio for the upcoming smartphone.

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max will be 160.7mm high and the width of the device will be 78.53mm with the side buttons. The depth of the phone, including the camera bump at the back, will be 12.16mm.

It has already been reported that the camera bump on the upcoming iPhone 14 series models is a bit thicker as the company will be using a 48-megapixel primary camera sensor instead of the usual 12-megapixel sensor.

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is expected to feature a 6.7-inch display, the same as its predecessor while the Pro model will have a 6.1-inch screen. The Pro models are said to be powered by the Apple 16 Pro processor, unlike the non-Pro models will be running the A16 SoC which is said to be the renamed variant of the current-generation A15 Bionic chip.

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