Galaxy A53 5G actually comes with in-box charger in Brazil, Samsung fears getting fined?

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Mar 31, 2022

Samsung has gone down the Apple way in ditching chargers from the boxes of its smartphone offerings, first for its flagships starting with the Galaxy S21 series, and now the budget models too. Not all regions are getting equal treatment, though, as it’s been found that the Korean company has in fact continued to ship the Galaxy A53 with chargers in Brazil.

Brazilian units of the freshly-launched Galaxy A53 5G come with a larger box to make space for a 15W charging brick, unlike boxes for the device for other regions which are much smaller than your typical smartphone box. The information comes via Americanas, one of the authorized Samsung resellers in the country, where the Galaxy A53’s FAQ page confirms it ships with a charger (via GSMArena, TechValue).

Strangely, the official Samsung Brazil doesn’t mention anything about the in-box contents. But GSMArena has come across an unboxing video of the Brazilian variant of the Galaxy A53 showing it in a larger box that includes a charger, thus confirming the info on the Americanas FAQs.

As to why Sammy decided to make Brazil an exception, it likely has something to do with the country’s government which in the past has actually fined Apple for giving a miss to in-box chargers with the iPhone 12. Fearing the same case for the Galaxy A53 5G, Samsung felt it would be in its best interests to not profit off charging bricks.

However, it remains to be seen if Brazil is indeed the sole lucky country or if there are other regions getting similar treatment.

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Apple reportedly shared user data with hackers that forged legal requests

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Sean

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Mar 31, 2022

Apple has allegedly provided a hacker group with user data. The company has apparently shared the data after the group had managed to forge legal requests documents for the information.

According to a Bloomberg report, three sources close to the matter revealed details regarding this incident, which was a part of a 2021 social engineering scam. Allegedly, the hackers had impersonated as law enforcement officials and were able to persuade the Cupertino based giant’s staff into sharing information regarding their customers’ addresses, phone numbers, and IP addresses as well. They managed to acquire this information after showing a forged “emergency data requests” document.

For those unaware, the iPhone maker usually provides the officials with such information only when a search warrant or subpoena from a judge is provided. However, this does not apply with emergency requests because they are known to be used only in cases of imminent danger. Unfortunately, Apple has yet to confirm if it actually shared the data with the hacker groups and directed Bloomberg to its law enforcement guidelines when asked to comment on the incident.

Similarly, it appears that Facebook’s parent company, Meta, also faced a similar situation as well. The tech giant also allegedly provided the same hacker group with user data and said after they said that they are working with law enforcement on the suspected fraudulent requests. The information acquired from the two companies could be used with malicious intent, like targeted harassment campaigns or even financial fraud schemes.

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OPPO F21 Pro, F21 Pro 5G full specifications, pricing tipped before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 31, 2022

On April 12, OPPO will be announcing the OPPO F21 Pro and F21 Pro 5G smartphones in India. Well ahead of the launch, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared all the important specs of the F21 Pro duo. In addition, tipster Abhishek Yadav has tipped the pricing of both devices.

OPPO F21 Pro specifications (rumored)

The OPPO F21 Pro 4G will come with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display that offers 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 Snapdragon 680 powered handset will come with 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 fibreglass-leather design.

OPPO F21 Pro 5G specifications (rumored)

The OPPO F21 Pro 5G will come with a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 60Hz refresh rate. It will feature a 16-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.

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.

Both models appear to be rebranded versions of the OPPO Reno7 4G and Reno7 Z 5G available in other markets.

OPPO F21 Pro, F21 Pro 5G price in India (rumored)

According to tipster Abhishek Yadav, the OPPO F21 Pro 4G will have a MOP (market operating price) of Rs 22,000 (~$292). On the other hand, the F21 Pro 5G will have an MOP of Rs 26,000 (~$343).

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Honor delays Magic4 Pro first sale by 20 days, now launches on April 22

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Sean

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Mar 31, 2022

Earlier today (31st March 2022), Honor officially announced that it will be delaying the first sale of its newly unveiled Magic4 Pro. The company has now postponed the launch of the device by 20 days.

For those unaware, the Chinese smartphone maker was originally planning on releasing the handset on 2nd April 2022. But following the delay, the Magic4 Pro will now be available for purchase on April 2 in the brand’s home market of China. While the finer details regarding the delay is unknown, the company said that the impacts of the global pandemic on the supply chain is the primary reason for the launch being postponed.

Although, Honor further added that customers that have already paid the full price online for pre-orders might be receiving the smartphone early as the company will be shipping out the device prior to April 22. For the customers that booked the device offline, the stores should contact them soon. Notably, the news was shared on its official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website) where it stated that Honor and its supply chain partners are working hard in overcoming the difficulties caused by the global pandemic.

Additionally, the firm is going all out to step up production to meet demands. Talking about the smartphone itself, it is a flagship grade handset that features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, powered by a large 4,800mAh battery pack that supports 66W fast charging, and is equipped with a 50 megapixel quad camera module, that has consists of a 50 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and even a 64 megapixel telephoto lens as well.

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realme C31 launched in India with HD+ display, triple cameras, UNISOC T612 SoC, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 31, 2022

Chinese consumer tech company realme has officially launched the realme C31 in India as scheduled. This budget smartphone initially went official in Indonesia last week. It offers a large screen, a triple camera setup, and a huge battery.

realme C31 Price and Availability in India

The realme C31 will retail at the following price tags in India.

3GB + 32GB – ₹8,999 ($119)
4GB + 64GB – ₹9,999 ($132)

It can be availed in either Light Silver or Dark Green color options. Its first sale is scheduled for at 12 PM on April 7 via realme.com and Flipkart.

realme C31 Specifications and Features

The realme C31 looks like any other recently released realme phone. It features a plastic body and is built around a 6.5-inch HD+ display (LCD) with a dewdrop notch.

Though the device measures only 8.4mm in thickness and weighs 197g, it houses a big 5,000mAh battery. But unfortunately, the cell is limited to 10W charging.

Further, the handset is powered by a UNISOC T612 SoC paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. If needed, the storage can be further expanded by up to 1TB via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.

On its rear, the smartphone nests a triple camera setup comprising a 13MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP monochrome sensor. Whereas, on the front, it has a 5MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

The phone comes with support for dual SIM cards, single-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a MicroUSB port, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Last but not least, the realme C31 boots realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11.

Motorola roadmap 2022 leak reveals 19 devices including Motorola Edge 30, Edge 30 Lite

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 31, 2022

Motorola has been launching numerous smartphones across different price points in global markets. According to a new report by 91mobiles, the Lenovo-owned brand has planned as many as 19 devices for international markets. The report has key information on some of the upcoming Edge 30 branded models. It appears that the publication will release another report later to reveal the details of other Motorola phones that are planned for 2022.

Last year, in December, Motorola launched the Motorola Edge X30 in China. This device (codenamed Rogue) has already launched in markets outside China as the Motorola Edge 30 Pro. The Moto G Stylus 2022 (codenamed Milan) and Moto G22 (codenamed Hawaii+) mid-range phones have also been launched in some markets.

The leak claims that there could be a 5G version of the Milan device. Last year, Motorola launched Edge 20, Edge 20 Lite, Edge 20 Fusion, and Edge 20 Pro. This year too, the company is expected to launch multiple phones under the Edge 30 branding.

Frontier, Dubai, Miami, and Dubai+ are the codenames for the upcoming Edge 30 series of smartphones. The Frontier model that is speculated to launch as one of the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ powered handsets may debut with the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra marketing name. It is likely to be called the Edge X30 Pro in China. The Edge 30 Ultra may launch in Q3 this year.

The Motorola phone codenamed Dubai is expected to debut as the vanilla Motorola Edge 30 in global markets in early April. It may offer specs like a 6.55-inch P-OLED FHD+ 144Hz display, a 32-megapixel front camera, a 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit, and a 4,020mAh battery. It may come with options like 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.

The Miami model is expected to debut next with the Motorola Edge 30 Lite marketing name. It will come with specs like a 6.28-inch P-OLED FHD+ 120Hz display, a Snapdragon 695 chip, 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB storage, a 32-megapixel front camera, a 64-megapixel + 13-megapixel dual rear cameras, and a 4,020mAh battery. The thickness of the device will be under 7mm.

Next up will be the Dubai+ model, which will be powered by a new MediaTek chip that has an MT6879 model number. It has 2 x 2.6GHz Cortex A78 cores, 6 x 2.0GHz Cortex-A55 cores, and a Mali G79 GPU. It will feature the same screen and similar cameras as the Edge 30. It will house a 5,000mAh battery and carry support for a stylus like the Edge 30 Pro. There is no information on the moniker of the device. It is expected to debut in Q3 (probably after the Edge 30 Ultra).

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POCO F4 5G spotted on NBTC certification, hints at imminent launch

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Sean

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Mar 31, 2022

POCO has been planning on launching a new smartphone within its F series soon. Now, the anticipated POCO F4 5G was spotted on a certification website, which has hinted at its imminent launch.

For those unaware, this device in particular has been rumored to launch soon for a while now, and has was even spotted on other websites like GeekBench, FCC, and others. But the latest listing was on the NBTC database in Thailand (Via MySmartPrice). The smartphone will be manufactured in China, so we can expect it to launch in its home market first before shipping to other regions like India and Europe later on.

As per the previous GeekBench listing, the POCO F4 5G will feature a 5G enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and will run on Android 12 out of the box. And now, the same smartphone model number was spotted on NBTC. The chipset in question is likely the Snapdragon 870 processor that will come with an Adreno 650 GPU. On the other hand, the device will offer 8GB of RAM, but the Chinese smartphone brand might offer additional storage configurations as well.

In our previous report, we had also mentioned that the POCO F4 5G might launch under a different name, depending on the region. So, we might see it rebranded as the Redmi K40S for the global market. Other rumored features include a 50 megapixel triple camera setup on the rear, a 4,000mAh battery pack, and 67W fast charging support. For storage, it could offer 128GB or 256GB.

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Vivo X Note color variants revealed in new image, reservations begin

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 31, 2022

Vivo is all set to announce the Vivo X Note premium flagship phone on April 11 in China. Ahead of the launch, the Chinese manufacturer has now made the device available for reservations through its official online store, JD, and Tmall. These listings include the renders of the Vivo X Note. One of the renders showcases the color variants of the device.

The below shown render shows that the Vivo X Note will come in hues like gray, black, and blue. Rumors are rife that the company may also make it available in orange color later.

Vivo X Note specifications

The Vivo X Note will house a 7-inch AMOLED display that will deliver a Quad HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. For security, it will feature an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner. As can be seen in the image, the premium flagship’s display will feature curved edges and a centrally aligned punch-hole.

The X Note will be driven by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It is likely to arrive in options such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage.

The device will house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging. The handset is also expected to come with 50W wireless charging support. There is no information on the selfie camera of the device. The round-shaped camera module available on the back will comprise a 50-megapixel Samsung S5KGN1 primary camera, a 48-megapixel Sony IMX598 lens, a 12-megapixel Sony IMX663 lens, and an 8-megapixel OV08A10 camera with 5x zoom.

The Vivo X Fold smartphone and the Vivo Pad tablet will also be shown off at the April 11 launch event in China.

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Apple iPhone isn’t getting under-display Touch ID support anytime soon

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Mar 31, 2022

Apple is gearing up to launch the next-generation iPhone 14 series and with that, the company is set to introduce some major changes in the design of the smartphone as well as the phone’s features.

While the Apple iPhone 14 series is yet to go official, reports about the upcoming lineup from the company have surfaced online, revealing that the rumored Touch ID support for the iPhone isn’t coming anytime soon.

Last month, Apple was granted a patent for an under-display fingerprint reader, leading to speculation about the iPhone models to soon get the support for under-display Touch ID.

Ming-Chi Kuo, a well-known Apple analyst, had reported earlier this year that the company could introduce iPhone with an under-display Touch ID in 2023 but now he doesn’t think that is happing any longer.

He believes that the next couple of iterations for smartphones, i.e. iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 launching in 2023 and 2024 won’t have under-display fingerprint sensor support and Face ID will be the only biometric option to unlock the device.

As for the major changes this year, the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are getting rid of the notch on top of the screen for a pill-shaped cutout. The camera sensor is also expected to get bumped up from 12MP to 48MP.

It is also being said that the company is trying to make the non-Pro and Pro models of the Apple iPhone 14 series significantly different in terms of specifications. As per the reports, there will be four models getting launched this year — iPhone 14, 14 Max, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max. To know for sure what the devices offer, we will have to wait for the official launch set to take place later this year.

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iQOO Neo6 launch date confirmed, here’s what is known so far

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 31, 2022

iQOO announced the iQOO Neo5 powered by the Snapdragon 870 in March 2021 in China. It unveiled the iQOO Neo5s with Snapdragon 888 and iQOO Neo5 SE with Snapdragon 870 in December last year. Today, the company confirmed that it will be announcing the iQOO Neo6 on April 13 in China.

iQOO Neo6 is now available for reservations in China, but the company is yet to confirm its specifications. Recently, a new Vivo smartphone with V2196A was spotted on Chinese certification platforms such as TENAA and 3C. Chinese tipsters have claimed that the V2196A model number belongs to the iQOO Neo6. Yesterday, the same device was spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site.

Rumors about the iQOO Neo6 say that it will have a 6.62-inch AMOLED screen with an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint reader. The device is expected to run on the Android 12 OS and OriginOS UI.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is likely to power the iQOO Neo6. According to a recent report, the device will be available in 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage configurations. The handset may house a 4,700mAh battery that may carry support for 80W fast charging.

The rumor mill is yet to leak information on the front and rear cameras of the iQOO Neo6. The device measures 163 x 76.16 x 8.5mm and is expected to come in three colors like black, blue, and orange.

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Hi Nova 9 SE from China Post with 66W charging support leaks online ahead of launch

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Jeet

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Mar 31, 2022

China Post has been launching new smartphones under its Hi Nova brand which are basically rebranded models of the devices from Huawei. The company has so far launched a few smartphones and is now gearing up to launch another.

A new Hi Nova series smartphone has appeared in the listing from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, revealing some key details about the device. The phone is believed to be named Hi Nova 9 SE.

It has been revealed that the smartphone features a 6.7-inch LCD display that offers a screen resolution of 2388 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, the phone is said to be powered by an octa-core processor with a maximum frequency of 2.2GHz.

While the exact processor has not been revealed, it is likely to be the MediaTek Dimensity 700, which is different from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 that’s powering the Huawei Nova 9 SE smartphone.

The leak also reveals that the device is powered by a 3,900mAh battery and comes with support for 66W fast charging technology. With some differences, we expect the smartphone to be similar to the Huawei Nova 9 SE.

The Hi Nova 9 SE could come with a quad-camera setup that includes a 108-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth-of-field sensor. On the front side, there could be a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

As the smartphone is not produced by Huawei, it is unlikely to come running the HaarmonyOS. Instead, the phone will be running the Android operating system with a custom user inter have from China Post.

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Motorola Edge X30 Under Screen Edition now available for purchase in China

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Jeet

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Mar 31, 2022

Motorola Edge X30 Under Screen Edition was launched a few weeks ago in the Chinese market. It was announced just weeks a couple of months after the flagship smartphone named Motorola Edge X30 was launched in China.

Now, the Motorola Edge 30 Under Screen Edition is available for purchase in China. The phone is priced at 3,999 yuan (~$630) but for the limited time, it is on sale at a discounted price of 3,499 yuan (~$551).

Apart from the support for under-display front-facing camera, everything else remains the same as the original model. It features a 6.7-inch OLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and DC Dimming.

Under the hood, the device comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It packs 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage. The device also comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security.

In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, the smartphone features a 60-megapixel camera snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The Motorola Edge X30 Under Screen Edition runs the Android 12 operating system with the company’s own My UI 2.0 on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that comes with support for 68W fast charging.

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Apple patents reveal next-gen Force Touch sensors

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 31, 2022

The US Patent & Trademark Office has published some new patents from Apple that hint at a return of the company’s 3D Touch technology.

For those unaware, Force Touch, also called 3D Touch, was a technology that Apple used for some years before replacing it with Haptic Touch. The 3D touch allowed iPhone users to access different menus by simply applying different amounts of pressure to the phone’s display.

The patents (via Patently Apple) show the force-pressure sensors built into an Apple Watch and the trackpad of a MacBook. According to the patent, Apple’s new pressure-sensitive surface would utilize microelectromechanical fluid pressure sensors. These sensors would be smaller, have better force sensitivity, and be more durable than conventional pressure sensors.

The new pressure sensors will likely operate as the click buttons on the trackpad on a MacBook. On the other hand, the Apple Watch patent figure shows the new sensors embedded into the watch’s physical button as well as in its strap. The new technology will enable the smartwatch to detect blood pressure, heart rate, and pulse wave velocity, all through the pressure sensors in its strap.

The pressure sensor is also shown to be featured in AirPods. The AirPods could feature these new sensors in its stem to make switching tracks, playing and pausing, answering calls, and adjusting volume levels much easier by applying different amounts of pressure for each input.

As exciting as this upcoming technology may be, it is worth noting that it is still in the patent stage and therefore will take a while to actually be featured in gadgets from the Cupertino giant. It is also likely that Apple never implements the technology into real consumer products. So stay tuned for more updates on the matter.

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Black Shark 5 Pro vs REDMAGIC 7 Pro vs Lenovo Legion Y90: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 30, 2022

Xiaomi just announced its top-tier flagship gaming phone of 2022: the Black Shark 5 Pro. On the gaming side, it has no compromises and has the most powerful hardware you can expect from a gaming phone this year. But is it really the best gaming phone out there? This year, there is a lot of competition, more than ever. Nubia came up with the amazing REDMAGIC 7 Pro, while Lenovo launched the Legion Y90. Here is a comparison between the specifications of the Black Shark 5 Pro, the REDMAGIC 7 Pro, and the Lenovo Legion Y90.

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro vs Nubia REDMAGIC 7 Pro vs Lenovo Legion Y90

	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro	Nubia REDMAGIC 7 Pro	Lenovo Legion Y90
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163.9 x 76.5 x 9.5 mm, 220 grams	166.3 x 77.1 x 10 mm, 235 grams	177 x 78.4 x 10.1 mm, 252 g
DISPLAY	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), OLED	6.8 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.92 inches, 1080 x 2460p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3.0 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3.0 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3.0 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 16 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 16 GB RAM ,256 GB – 16 GB RAM, 512 GB – 16 GB RAM, 1 TB	12 GB RAM, 128 GB – 16 GB RAM, 256 GB – 18 GB RAM, 640 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, Joy UI	Android 12, Redmagic	Android 12, ZUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 108 + 13 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP front camera	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.0 16 MP front camera	Dual 64 + 13 MP, f/1.9 16 MP front camera
BATTERY	4650 mAh, fast charging 120W	5000 mAh, fast charging 135W	5600 mAh, fast charging 68W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

All of these phones come with an aggressive design just like all the most important gaming phones out there. I personally prefer the Black Shark 5 Pro because it has a more elegant look and it is more compact as well. Further, it comes with special magnetic gaming triggers giving an important advantage during gaming sessions and disappearing when there is no need to use them. But you should not underestimate the REDMAGIC 7 Pro and its amazing pressure sensitive zones with a 500 Hz touch sampling rate. Last but not least, the Lenovo Legion Y90 comes with four ultrasonic buttons and an RGB light panel.

Display

On paper, the display of the Black Shark 5 Pro by Xiaomi looks like the most advanced panel. It is an OLED display with one billion colors, a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a Full HD+ resolution, a 144 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification. The REDMAGIC 7 Pro comes with the same specifications but a lower 120 Hz refresh rate and a wider 6.8-inch diagonal. The Lenovo Legion Y90 has an even wider 6.92-inch display and a 144 Hz refresh rate as well, but it lacks a 10-bit color depth so its color accuracy should be inferior.

Specs & Software

The hardware department of these phones is the best you can expect in 2022. They are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform paired with huge amounts of RAM and very fast internal storage. The Lenovo Legion Y90 beats everyone with up to 18 GB of RAM and internal storage including a 128 GB SSD (besides 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage): the first SSD on a phone. The Black Shark 5 Pro has an SSD as well, but the maximum quantity of RAM for this device is 16 GB. You do not get an SSD with the REDMAGIC 7 Pro, but it offers up to 1 TB of internal storage: the highest quantity. All the handsets are based on Android 12.

Camera

It is not a high-end camera phone, but the Black Shark 5 Pro has the best camera: a 108 MP main sensor paired with a 13 MP ultrawide camera and a 5 MP telephoto macro camera. Right after, we got the 64 + 13 MP dual camera of the Lenovo Legion Y90.

Read More: Redmi K50G Gaming Flagship Unboxing and Hands-on: Believe it or not, it’s a Gaming Phone!

Battery

Lenovo Legion Y90 wins the battery life comparison thanks to a big 5600 mAh battery, but the REDMAGIC 7 Pro features 135W fast charging: the most powerful charging technology of the trio.

Price

The Black Shark 5 Pro starts from €600/$669, the REDMAGIC 7 Pro from €670/$748, and the Lenovo Legion Y90 from €570/$636. Which one would you pick?

Black Shark 5 Pro Nubia REDMAGIC 7 Pro vs Lenovo Legion Y90: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

PRO

Physical gaming triggers
108 MP rear camera
144 Hz refresh rate
One billion colors
More compact
SSD

CONS

Smaller battery

Nubia REDMAGIC 7 Pro

PRO

Faster charging
Pressure sensitive zones
Big cooling fan
Up to 1 TB
Under-display camera

CONS

Inferior cameras

Lenovo Legion Y90

PRO

Ultrasonic buttons
Two cooling fans
Up to 18 GB of RAM
SSD
Bigger battery

CONS

Slower charging

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Lotus unveils the 600HP Eletre Hyper SUV, its first electric vehicle

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 30, 2022

British carmaker Lotus has unveiled its first electric vehicle, an AWD SUV with deliveries likely to start rolling in from next year across several markets. The Lotus 600HP Eletre is a hyper SUV that packs power, speed, and innovation into a single unit. The Lotus 600HP Eletre comes with five doors and reflects a similar design philosophy as the Emira sports car. It also reflects some characteristics of the all-electric Evija hypercar.

Lotus is calling the 600HP Eletre an hyper SUV. It is the first-ever five-door production car, the first lifestyle EV, the first Lotus offering outside the sports car segment, and the most connected model from the company so far. Although there are some key details still lacking for the model, the company says it could have a monster range of 373 miles (600km). This would mean that the Eletre could be competing with some of the heavy hitters in the market like the Tesla Model X Long Range Plus. The 600HP motor is capable of producing top speeds of 161mph (259km/h) and it can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in under three seconds.

The Eletre’s exterior design features an efficient aerodynamics design developed by a team led by Ben Payne. The Lotus 600HP Eletre seems to have placed a marker of performance for other models that will emerge. It is an elegant, efficient, and high-speed SUV. Its interior sports recyclable materials which are also durable.

The interior of the 600HP Eletre is a marvel to behold. The infotainment system and the entire interior sports cutting-edge and innovative gadgets and an exciting design. It is the first vehicle in the market with a deployable LIDAR system. This is used to supplement the driver-assist system in the EV. The LIDAR functionality will become a mainstay of autonomous vehicles and its presence in the Eletre is impressive. The car has been designed with the future in mind and it can accept OTA updates going forward.

There is no pricing information for the Lotus 600HP Eletre but we expect the details to be out as progress is made to its eventual release in 2023. Production will be done in the company’s new production facility in Wuhan, China. Some of the markets that will see the Lotus 600HP Eletre SUV are China, Europe, and the United Kingdom from 2023.

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JBL Flip 6 portable waterproof speaker launched in India for Rs. 11,999 ($158)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 30, 2022

JBL has unveiled its Flip 6 portable waterproof speaker in India at an introductory price of Rs. 11,999 ($158). The JBL Flip 6 speaker comes with a colorful design and packs quality sound within it. It has a bold new logo design more imposing than its predecessors, excellent connectivity, and durability.

The JBL Flip 6 portable speaker has IP67 water and dustproof rating and its battery offer up to 12 hours of playback via a variety of input devices. The Flip 6 portable speaker can be used indoors or outdoors seamlessly. The speaker has a powerful audio setup that includes two passive radiators for deep bass, a powerful racetrack-shaped woofer, as well as a dedicated tweeter. The new JBL speaker is PartyBoost compatible and supports Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity.

The JBL Portable app provides app support for the Flip 6 through which you can optimize the audio output. The 17.28 Wh Li-ion polymer battery can be fully charged within two and half hours and the device comes with a 1-year warranty. The JBL Flip 6 offers advanced USB-C charging protection against damage. It notifies the user when water or any other chemical comes in contact with the charging connector. In such an instance, a warning beep will remind you to unplug. The device also offers wireless Bluetooth streaming and two devices can be linked.

The JBL Flip 6 portable speaker is packaged with a recyclable plastic hangtag and soy ink is used on the outside printing. The JBL Flip 6 portable and waterproof speaker is available via JBL’s official retail platform, as well as Amazon India for the discounted price of Rs. 11,999 ($158). The original price of the JBL Flip 6 portable speaker is Rs. 14,999 ($198) at retail outlets across the subcontinent.

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Realme 8 gets stable Android 12, Realme 8i early access program begins

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 30, 2022

Realme launched the Realme 8 and 8i last year with Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 OS. Fast forward to March 2022 and both phones are getting the new Android 12 OS. However, the Realme 8i’s early access for the version is live, while the Realme 8 is receiving a stable update.

Realme has started rolling out the Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 for the Realme 8 devices in India. The firmware version is RMX3085_11.A.24/ RMX3085_11.A.26. The update is currently being rolled out in a staged manner, meaning it will be randomly available to any Realme 8. That being said, your phone might receive it now, while someone else’s model may get it later.

If you haven’t received any update notification, head to the Settings page, followed by the Software update tab, and look for the update. The update is intended to fix some bugs and improved the system’s fluency. Since users will go from Realme UI 2.0 to Realme UI 3.0, you’ll notice slight changes in the UI. Also, there are some performance improvements. You can read here about all the changes and improvements that the update brings.

Other than the Realme 8, the Realme 8i users can now apply for early access. By applying for early access, users can experience the Realme UI 3.0 features before the software goes public for other Realme 8i users. The users can apply by going to Settings > Software Update > Trail versions > Early Access. Here, you can put in all the details and apply for the early access program. Post that, you can experiment with the new UI and look out for any possible improvements or bugs.

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REDMAGIC 7 Pro Transparent Edition with 18GB RAM + 1TB storage finally goes on pre-sale in China

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 30, 2022

Back in February this year, REDMAGIC 7 Pro was launched in China in multiple variants. Some of its variants were on sale immediately after the release but the top-most variant of the Transparent Edition wasn’t available for purchasing. Now the model is up for pre-sale.

Yesterday (March 29), the REDMAGIC 7 Pro with 18GB RAM + 1TB storage went on pre-sale on JD.com and other authorized stores. The smartphone is priced at CNY 7,499(~$1,181).

REDMAGIC 7 Pro Transparent Edition Specifications

The smartphone comes with transparent housing that showcases the internals of the phone from the back. It has a 6.8-inch full-screen display with FHD+(1080 x 2400 pixels) resolution. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and a 16MP Under-display camera(UDC). The phone has a triple camera system at the rear with a 64MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro unit.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with 18GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 135W fast charging support via the 165W GaN head. REDMAGIC claims that the phone can be fully charged in 15 minutes. The phone has a dual speaker setup and ICE magic cooling system. The smartphone boots on Android 12 OS and has RedMagic 5.0 UI on top.

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Xiaomi launches the dual-purpose MIJIA Smart Dehumidifier 22L

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 30, 2022

The past few days have seen Xiaomi release a raft of smart home devices to its home market in China. The latest device to be unveiled is the Mijia Smart Dehumidifier which is capable of removing up to 22 liters of water in the air within the home daily. The Mijia Smart Dehumidifier also comes with multiple modes that allow it to quickly dry clothes spread in the room and enhance sleep.

The Mijia Smart Dehumidifier has been unveiled in China and it has a 1,299 yuan ($204) price tag but this will subsequently be increased to 1,499 yuan ($235). The smart dehumidifier has a 4.5-liter water tank or it can be connected directly to an external drain for longer use. The device operates with minimal noise due to its vertical air ducts and efficient DC inverter motor. It offers up to 8 hours of dehumidification in the room and the device automatically stops when the water tank becomes filled up.

The Mijia Smart Dehumidifier can be moved around thanks to the wheels at its base. It has a diameter of 11.8 inches and a height of 26 inches. Its built-in sensors can determine the humidity levels in a room and automatically proceed to improve air quality according to the preset mode.

The Mijia app or Xiao Ai voice commands are other layers through which the device can be controlled. As with much of the latest Xiaomi products, global availability details are not available yet. The Mijia Smart Dehumidifier is currently available for pre-order in China for 1,299 yuan ($204).

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Rainbow Six Siege Mobile to be unveiled next month

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 30, 2022

Last year, rumors began that Ubisoft in collaboration with WeGame (Tencent) is working Rainbox Six Siege mobile game. Now, reports have surfaced suggesting that Ubisoft may be gearing up to unveil the game in April.

According to an eXputer report, the game will be revealed on April 6th with a video game trailer revealing some details about the Rainbox Six Siege Mobile. Rumors of the game started circulating last year after Ubisoft Halifax sent out a playtest survey targeted toward mobile gamers on how familiar they are with Rainbow Six Siege. Tencent’s fourth-quarter earning’s call also revealed the term “Projects with Ubisoft” under the 2023 timeline suggesting that the game might get a global launch in 2023.

At the initial stages of development, the game is expected to follow the traditional route with a beta build being available to players who enroll in the beta testing program.

For those unaware, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege is a first-person tactical shooter game that debuted on December 1, 2015, on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The game puts heavy emphasis on environmental destruction and cooperation between players. Each player assumes control of an attacker or a defender in different gameplay modes such as rescuing a hostage, defusing a bomb, and taking control of an objective within a room.

Last year, Ubisoft shut down the popular Rainbow Six Siege mobile clone “Area F2” which was a near-identical copy of the PC and console versions. The game was banned but gave hope to mobile gamers that Ubisoft might eventually bring the Rainbow Six Siege title to mobile with similar tactical focused gameplay. And according to sources who have seen a behind-the-scenes presentation have described the game as being “massive for the mobile market” and “it will be a mobile game that Siege fans will love”.

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