The Xiaomi Mi 11 flagship phone now has received a significant price cut in China after the Mi 11 Ultra, hinting even stronger toward a Xiaomi 12 Ultra launch. The discount is limited to the 8+128GB variant of the device and brings down its price from 3,499 Yuan (~$551) to 2,969 Yuan (~$467).
Of course, the reduced pricing is a China-exclusive thing as of now and looks limited to Xiaomi’s official online store.
There’s plenty of evidence pointing toward the Xiaomi 12 Ultra just being around the corner, although Xiaomi has yet to start teasing it, let alone make an official announcement. Most of its specifications have already been leaked and there’s even an alleged poster for the phone doing rounds, although we’d advise to take it with a pinch of salt.
The Xiaomi Mi 11 comes with a 6.81-inch 2K AMOLED display that’s curved from four sides and has a resolution of 3200×1440, a refresh rate of 120Hz, and a touch sampling rate of 480Hz.
Under the hood, there’s the older but still very compelling Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 flagship processor. For photography, you get 108MP primary, 13MP ultrawide, and 5MP telephoto-macro units, with the main camera supporting OIS.
The battery is sized 4,600mAh with support for 55W wired and 50W wireless flash charging.
In addition, while the Mi 11 will likely be first booting into MIUI 12 out of the box, it has already received the Android 12-based MIUI 13 update.
While the Honor MagicBook X 14 and X 15 were announced for the Indian market earlier this month, the company had not revealed its pricing. But now, the official price tag of the upcoming notebooks along with their special offers have been revealed.
Talking about the laptops first, the MagicBook X 14 sports a 13 inch FHD IPS display and weighs just 1.38 kilograms and measure 15.9mm in thickness. It will be offered in two variants, with an Intel Core i5-10210U and Core i3-10110U CPU, which is paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB SSD. This model also comes with a 56Whr battery and 65W Type C Fast Charger. Connectivity options include the a USB 3.0 Gen1, USB 2.0, USB-C, HDMI, and a 3.5mm jack.
On the other hand, the MagicBook X 15 arrives with a large 15.6 inch FHD IPS display and is powered by the Intel Core i3-10110U processor that is also paired with 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for storage. Under the hood, a 42Wh battery powers the laptop that supports 65W Type C fast charging as well. This model weighs 1.56 Kg and measures 16.9mm and comes with nearly identical specifications as the X 14 model. Both models are built to offer a premium laptop experience thanks to their all metallic body but with robust performance and all day battery life.
The MagicBook X 14 starts in India from 38,990 INR (roughly 515 US Dollars) for the Core i3 variant, while the more powerful Core i5 costs 48,000 INR (roughly 633 US Dollars). Meanwhile, the MagicBook X 15 costs 40,999 INR (roughly 540 US Dollars) for its lone Core i3 version. However, the Amazon India page states that this model will be available for an introductory offer of 36,990 INR (roughly 488 US Dollars). This includes a flat 2,000 INR launch discount along with another 2,000 INR discount with HDFC bank cards. Both laptops will go on sale in India starting from April 6.
Lenovo announced a series of thin and light laptops as part of its famed Yoga series back at CES 2022 but is now expanding the lineup even further with a couple of new Yoga 7 series models. There’s firstly the touch-enabled, convertible Yoga 7 Flipbook and then there’s the Yoga Slim 7 Pro, both of which have been discussed below.
Lenovo Yoga 7 Flipbook
The Lenovo Yoga 7 Flipbook series is equipped with ultra-efficient Intel 12th Gen Core-U processors which require up to 15W of power to function. Options are two, namely the i5-1235U and i7-1255U, both of which are 10 cores and 12 threads (2 large cores + 8 small cores). The Intel chips are assisted by LPDDR5-4800 RAM and up to 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.
The display of the laptop is a 14-incher with a 2240×1400 resolution that can be flipped to turn the laptop into a tablet, and has a 16:10 aspect ratio with a 100% sRGB color gamut.
The notebook measures 316.66 x 220.25 x 17.35 mm and weighs 1.45 kg. The interface includes two Thunderbolt 4, an HDMI 2.0, and a microSD card slot.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro is equipped with an Intel 12th Gen P-series processor with a basic power requirement of 28W. Options are two, namely the i5-1240P and i7-1260P both with 12 cores and 16 threads (4 large cores + 8 small ones). The former has frequencies reaching 4.4GHz while the latter goes up to 4.7GHz. Up to 16GB of LPDDR5-4800 RAM is offered and the SSD can be up to 1TB.
The 14-inch display of this notebook has a 2880×1800 resolution, offers 400 nits brightness, and has a 100% sRGB color gamut.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro measures 312.4 x 221.4 x 14.6 mm and weighs 1.37 kg. The ports include two Thunderbolt 4, a USB 3.2, and a headset port.
Samsung launched the Galaxy XCover Pro a few years back and since then the brand hasn’t released its successor. This is about to change, as some 5K renders of the Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro 2 have emerged on the Internet revealing the design and specs.
The Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro 2 seems to carry forward the rugged smartphone design. The device sports a 6.56-inch Infinity-V display. It basically a water-drop notch panel, which despite having the modern aspect ratio, has some noticeable bezels on all sides.
The phone has the following measurements – 169.5mm x 81.1mm x 10.1mm. The phone has a side-mounted finger scanner for added security. On the right spine, it has the volume rocker.
Unlike the predecessor, the XCover Pro 2 will be a 5G smartphone and will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G or Exynos 1280 SoC. The smartphone features a dual-camera system at the rear and a single camera on the front. The pixels of the sensors aren’t known as of yet.
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The device will come with a 3.5mm headphone jack at the top and a USB Type-C port at the bottom. It is said to pack a removable battery and will boot on the latest Android 12 OS out of the box.
Some of the other specs of the phone remain unknown. But we expect to see more details in the coming days as we move towards its release.
It’s barely been a month since the Galaxy S22 series hit the shelves but it looks like Samsung is already working on its next iteration. As spotted by Ross Young, the Korean company is now developing the Galaxy S23 series under the name of “Project Diamond.”
Rumors circulating on the internet seemed to have confused Project Diamond with the purported foldable device with the codename N4 set to launch this year. Galaxy Club, who first spilled the beans about N4, has now clarified that Project Diamond and N4 stand for different devices.
While details about the N4 are scarce, the device is expected to be yet another addition to Samsung’s foldable lineup currently comprised of two models. The Galaxy Z Flip3 comes in a clamshell form while the Galaxy Z Fold3 had a book-ish form factor, so it’s possible that the third addition may go for a different design.
The N4 has also been claimed to be sold in limited numbers, meaning it will most likely be an experimental, special model that’s not meant for everyone.
The Galaxy S22 series underwent development with a very similar moniker — Project Rainbow — with three models under it, namely R0, G0, and B0. The codenames for the Galaxy S23 series are unknown at the moment but we should be leaked soon enough.
The upcoming series will obviously be sold in large quantities though, unlike the mysterious N4 model.
HMD Global has just begun rolling out the Android 12 update for another one of its smartphones. The device in question is the Nokia XR20, which was first launched with Android 11 back in 2021.
According to XR20 owners on Twitter (Via GSMArena), certain users are receiving the Android 12 OS update in Finland. In other words, it is the latest model from the Finnish brand to receive Google’s latest Android operating system build. Notably, the new OS version is labelled V2.300 and appears to be rolling out over the air already. Although, it is currently available in certain parts of Europe at the moment.
After downloading and installing the latest software update, the XR20 will run the Android 12 update along with the March 2022 security patch as well. To check if you’ve received the update, you’d have to check in the software update section in the settings app. Apart from the new mobile operating version, the XR20 owners would likely also receive a number of new features that Google packed into Android 12 OS. Keep in mind that this update is rolling out in a staggered manner, which means you won’t immediately receive the update. But it should make it additional regions in the coming weeks.
Samsung has just launched its new premium portable projector in India. The company had recently unveiled the Freestyle Projector that was available for pre-orders earlier this month and is now finally available for purchase.
The South Korean tech giant had first unveiled the Freestyle portable projector during CES 2022 back in January. Although, it is not just a simple projector as it also doubles as a smart speaker or an ambient lighting device as well. The company made this product targeting millennials and the younger demographic who’d want a projector that can be used on the go and offers various functions. The Samsung Freestyle is capable of projecting on between 30 inches to 100 inches.
Furthermore, its viewing angles can also be adjusted thanks to its cradle design and 180 degree rotation support. It weighs just 800 grams, so it is quite light and easy to carry around. Users can simply place in on the floor, table, walls, or even the ceiling. Notably, it can also optimized projection based on the color of the wall it is projecting the images/videos on if there is no white background available. The device is also equipped with auto keystone, auto levelling and autofocus features for improved picture quality. The Freestyle also comes with support for OTT apps like Netflix, Hulu, and more. It supports screen mirroring and comes with a USB Type C port for charging.
It features a omnidirectional 360 degree sound with a built in speaker. The device can also be transformed into an ambient light with a prism lighting effect thanks to its translucent lens cap. It even supports Samsung Bixby and Amazon Alexa voice assistants as well. Other features include, Airplay 2 support, a Micro HDMI port, 1920 x 1080p native resolution, HDR10 support, and an optional waterproof and scratch free case. It is available for purchase on Amazon and company’s retail stores fo ra price of 84,990 INR (roughly 1,121 US Dollars) but certain banks are also offerings discounts.
OnePlus 10R, the successor of the OnePlus 9R, is in the news for the last few days. Last week, we even got to learn its entires specifications. Today, the smartphone leaks once again. This time around, the device has appeared in press renders revealing its design in full glory.
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Going by the specs, the upcoming OnePlus 10R was said to be a rebranded realme GT NEO3. Now, thanks to the renders shared by Yogesh Brar (via 91Mobiles), we can say that though the OnePlus phone will have a similar set of features, it will sport a slightly different design.
First and foremost, the OnePlus 10R will not come with the flashy paint job as the realme GT NEO3. Secondly, the LED flashlight will be located on the right side of the main camera on the 10R. Whereas, on the GT Neo 3, the flash is present below the primary camera.
As the previous reports revealed, despite flaunting a tweaked design, the OnePlus 10R will lack the iconic alert slider, just like the realme GT NEO3. Further, it will be indeed the first OnePlus-branded smartphone will a centered punch-hole display.
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Per earlier leaks, the OnePlus 10R will arrive with a 6.67-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support. It will be run by a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC coupled with 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.
It will house a triple camera system on the rear consisting of a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, an 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front, it will nest a 16MP Samsung ISOCELL S5K3P9SP shooter for selfies and video calls.
The handset will come with an in-screen fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, and Hi-Res Audio support. It will boot Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 and could be sold in two variants — 4,500mAh battery and 150W charging and 5,000mAh battery and 80W charging.
OPPO has just officially announced the launch date for its highly anticipated F21 Pro series of smartphone. The company revealed the upcoming devices’ launch date of April 12 in a recent press release.
In the new teaser, the Chinese smartphone maker also shared an image that showcased a bit of the F21 Pro series rear design. The model in the image is F21 Pro in Sunset Orange color variant that comes with OPPO’s industry first Fibreglass Leather design on the back, which doubles as a “frameless” battery cover. This helps makes the handset thin, light, and more durable as well. Notably, it took the brand’s engineers two years of research and refinement to chose lychee grain leather for the base material due to its “plush” feel.
As per official notes, the lychee grain leather material is waterproof and is also quite resistant to wear and tear. During lab trials, the material was subjected to extremes tests that involved rubbing the material with an alcohol soaked pad, a rubber eraser, and a denim swatch over 5,000, 10,000, and 200,000 times respectively. This was done to check its durability and ability to retain its color.
The Reno7 4G is likely to be the rebranded F21 Pro in India
Apart from the orange option, the F21 Pro is also set to come in a Cosmic Black variant that users OPPO Glow technology as well, which makes the rear panel look glossy with a matte feel in hand. The F21 Pro 5G will be available in three color options, with the last one being the Rainbow Spectrum, which uses a ‘three layer texture and a two layer coating’ manufacturing process. So stick around for more, as we will be covering the launch event.
OPPO has silently announced the OPPO Reno7 4G in Indonesia. This is the first model in the Reno7 series to come without support for 5G connectivity. While it supports a distinct rear design, its specifications are similar to the Snapdragon 695 powered Reno7 Z 5G.
OPPO Reno7 4G specifications
The OPPO Reno7 4G has 159.9 x 73.2 x 7.49mm and weighs 175 grams. It houses a 6.43-inch AMOLED panel with a punch-hole design. It offers an in-screen fingerprint sensor, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, a 120Hz touch sampling rate, 409ppi pixel density, and a 90.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. The screen is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 5.
OPPO Reno7 4G
The Reno7 4G has a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 selfie camera. Its rear camera setup has a 64-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens. The rear side of the phone features a fiberglass-leather design.
The Snapdragon 680 chipset powers the OPPO Reno7 4G. It ships with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage. The device packs a 4,500mAh battery that supports 33W SuperVOOC charging. The other features that are available on the device include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Lastly, it comes preinstalled with Android 12 OS and ColorOS 12.1.
OPPO Reno7 4G pricing and availability
The Reno7 4G is available for pre-order in Indonesia. It is priced at IDR 5,200,000 (~$362) and its first sale is scheduled to begin on April 1 in the country. It will come in Twilight Orange and Cosmic Black colors. Those who pre-order the device will get a free Bluetooth speaker and an OPPO Watch at a discounted price.
Realme will be announcing the Realme Pad Mini tablet on April 4 in the Philippines. Ahead of the launch, online retailer site Lazada has listed the Realme tablet. The listing has revealed its entire specifications, along with new images.
Realme Pad Mini specifications (expected)
The Realme Pad Mini measures 211.8 x 124.5 x 7.6mm and weighs 372 grams. The device has an 8.7-inch LCD display with a 1340 x 800 pixels resolution and an 84.59 percent screen-to-body ratio. The front side of the tablet features a 5-megapixel camera, and its rear shell has an 8-megapixel camera.
The Unisoc T616 chipset is present under the hood of the Realme Pad. The listing further states that the tablet will be available in two variants, such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. For more storage, it has a microSD card slot.
Realme Pad Mini
The Realme Pad Mini is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 18W fast charging. The device also carries support for reverse charging. On the connectivity front, it supports dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. It is equipped with a USB-C port, but it does not seem to feature a 3.5mm audio jack.
While the Pad Mini is expected to arrive in Blue and Gray colors, there is no word on its pricing. It will be the second tablet from the brand after the bigger Realme Pad, which was announced last year. It offers key specs such as a 10.4-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display, Helio G80 chipset, up to 6 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, a 7,100mAh battery with 18W charging, an 8-megapixel rear camera, and a 5-megapixel front camera.
Earlier this week, Vivo confirmed that its next launch event will be held on April 11 in China. The Chinese manufacturer has confirmed that it will be announcing the Vivo X Fold foldable phone and Vivo Pad tablet on the said date. Today, it confirmed that it would also announce the Vivo X Note along with the X Fold and Vivo Pad.
The Vivo X Note image shows that it is equipped with a punch-hole display with curved edges. The blue-colored rear shell has a large camera block at the top. It houses a round-shaped quad-camera unit with an LED flash and ZEISS branding alongside it. The left edge of the device has an alert slider-like button.
Vivo X Note
Vivo X Note specifications (rumored)
It is speculated that the Vivo phone with the V2170A model number that has appeared at TENAA and 3C certification sites in China will debut on the market with the Vivo X Note moniker. Reports say that the X Note has a huge 7-inch AMOLED E5 screen with a Quad HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset will be present under the hood of the Vivo X Note. A recent report revealed that the premium flagship phone will come in three configurations, such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. For security, it has an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner.
The X Note will house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. There is no word on the front camera of the device, but its rear camera setup may include 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 X Note will be available in gray, black, and blue colors. Its orange variant may arrive a bit later.
4G phones are still a big deal in 2022. There are still a lot of people who do not need the 5G connectivity, indeed the main smartphone manufacturers keep releasing several 4G phones in the midrange segment. The most advanced 4G chipset is the Snapdragon 680 and it is powering a lot of devices in the affordable segment. Among the latest ones, we got the OPPO A76, the Realme 9i, and the Vivo Y32. This is a comparison between the specifications of three among the best 4G phones out there.
OPPO A76 vs Realme 9i vs Vivo Y32
OPPO A76
Realme 9i
Vivo Y32
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm,
189 g
164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm,
190 g
164.3 x 76.1 x 8 mm,
182 g
DISPLAY
6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels (HD+), IPS LCD
6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels (Full HD+), IPS LCD
Dual 13 + 2 MP, f/2.2 + f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 50 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.1 front camera
Dual 13 + 2 MP, f/2.2 + f/2.4
8 MP f/1.8 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
5000 mAh, Fast Charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
dual SIM
dual SIM
dual SIM, reverse charging
Design
The most attractive design is definitely the one of the OPPO A76: it comes with the special OPPO Glow finish providing a matte back with brilliant elements. The Vivo Y32 is the thinnest, the most lightweight, and the most compact phone of the trio, but the OPPO A76 is more suggestive thanks to that finish. Note that OPPO A76 and Realme 9i come with a punch-hole design, while the Vivo Y32 comes with a less impressive waterdrop notch. All the phones are built with polycarbonate.
Display
If you are looking for the best display, then you should opt for the Realme 9i. It is the only device in the trio to sport the Full HD+ resolution with 1080 x 2412 pixels, and it even comes with a 90 Hz refresh rate. The OPPO A76 goes up to 90 Hz as well, but it has a lower HD+ resolution of 720p. The Vivo Y32 has an HD+ display as well, and its refresh rate is standard. All of these phones are equipped with side-mounted fingerprint readers and they all come with IPS panels, so do not expect amazing image quality.
Specs & Software
As already mentioned, all of these phones are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 mobile platform. It lacks the 5G connectivity, but it is built at 6 nm so it is very efficient, and it even provides good CPU performance thanks to Kryo 265 Gold cores running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz. You can get up to 8 GB of RAM with the Vivo Y32, while you get a max of 6 GB RAM with the OPPO A76 and the Realme 9i. That is the reason why Vivo Y32 wins the hardware comparison. On the other hand, the A76 comes with more advanced software: ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11.
Camera
The best camera is provided by the Realme 9i: it is the only one with a 50 MP main camera, while both its rival come with a disappointing 13 MP rear camera. Even the front camera is better: it is a good 16 MP front snapper against two 8 MP sensors found on the OPPO A76 and the Vivo Y32. The rear cameras of the OPPO and Vivo devices are exactly the same.
All these phones feature a 5000 mAh battery, so we expect a similar battery life in most of the scenarios. But given that Realme 9i has a Full HD+ display, its energy consumption is higher. The OPPO A76 and the Realme 9i provide faster charging speeds thanks to 33W fast charging, while the Vivo Y32 with 18W fast charging is the only one to support reverse charging.
Price
The OPPO A76 is priced at Rs. 17,499 / $231 in India, the Realme 9i starts from Rs. 12,990 / $172, and the Vivo Y32 will sell for Rs. 16,990 / $225. The Realme 9i wins the comparison thanks to a better display and a superior camera.
Anker is well known for its impressive lineup of audio products. The company is however silently making inroads in the power bank segment. On the back of the launch last year of the Anker Powerport Atom III fast charger this year, Anker has now released its 35W PowerIQ 2.0 dual-port USB-C wall charger for Rs. 2,199 (~$29).
The PowerIQ 2.0 is a high-speed 35W mobile charger that offers two-in-one functionality for 20W and 15W charging. The 15W port can charge two devices at a time. The PowerIQ 2.0 comes with several safety features including smart device detection, overvoltage protection, heat dissipation, and enhanced effectiveness overall. The wall charger is compatible with many devices ranging from smartphones, tablets, smart wearables with USB-C charging support.
The Anker PowerIQ 2.0 dual-port power bank uses Anker’s proprietary magnetic components charging in a layered architecture. It is compact and could be used seamlessly on the go and comes with an 18-month warranty for replacement of defective components. The device can be purchased via Amazon India for Rs. 2,199 (~$29) as mentioned earlier.
Xiaomi has announced the Mijia Desktop Drinking Machine Hot and Cold Version. The Mijia Desktop Drinking Machine can chill or warm water after undergoing filtration in the machine. Multiple modes provide the width for the versatility of the new drinking machine. The Mijia Drinking Machine Hot and Cold Version are currently open for pre-order from customers in China for 2,299 yuan ($361). The retail price will revert to its original price of 2,499 yuan ($392) after the pre-order period.
The new Mijia desktop drinking machine has a 2.1kW power heating element which it deploys in producing hot water between 40 and 95 degrees Celsius within seconds. The drinking machine has all segments of the demographic strata covered, as it can also be used to warm baby milk via the Milk Preparation mode.
Coldwater can also be produced quickly using the new Mijia desktop drinking machine. It is capable of chilling water up to 5 degrees Celsius and its 4-liter container can maintain the coldness of the water for up to 24 hours. The compressor of the Mijia Desktop Drinking Machine operates as a refrigerator.
The water filtration process goes through six stages to yield high-quality water free of heavy metals, bacteria, and other impurities. Xiaomi has recommended that the filter should be replaced once a year for optimum purification of the water. A 1.8-liter waste water tank provides storage for stale water, ensuring that you drink fresh water always. The Mijia Desktop Drinking Machine Hot and Cold Version is portable and has an OLED display for navigating through the device settings. The Mijia app is also compatible with the device, thus providing another layer of control of the device.
It is unclear what is the duration of the pre-order period for the Xiaomi Mijia Desktop Drinking Machine Hot and Cold Version. Global availability details are also lacking at this time for the new drinking machine.
After launching the Vivo V23 5G in the Indian market, the brand has now launched it in the European markets. The phone comes with a color charging design, dual selfie cameras, and Dimensity SoC.
The Vivo V23 5G will be available for purchase in Spain from April 1st, while it can be bought in Germany from tomorrow. The device will soon be up for buying in other European markets like Austria, Belarus, Italy, France, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, and Czech. The phone is priced at EUR 500 for the 12GB + 256GB variant in Spain and EUR 550 in Germany. The phone costs CZK 12,000 in Czech.
Vivo V23 5g
The Vivo V23 5G sports a color-changing back design, which turns from Sunshine Gold color to Blue if kept in direct sunlight for a few minutes. The phone sports a 6.44-inch notch display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is an AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution and HDR10+ support.
It has a 50MP + wide lens dual selfie camera on the front while featuring a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera system at the rear. It supports 4k recording at up to 30fps. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G SoC and packs a 4,200mAh battery. It supports 44W fast charging support. The phone is said to charge sufficiently in about an hour. The 5G device boots on Android 12 OS out of the box.
Xiaomi has announced the release of the Smart Cat Eye door camera with an official price of 699 yuan (~$110), although it will sell at a discounted price of 649 yuan (~$102) when it goes on sale on March 31. The Smart Cat Eye 1s comes with a 5-inch IPS LCD screen and a 1080p camera for high-quality video feeds. The tempered glass of the screen is fully laminated while the screen inside the door can collect weather and other important information.
The Xiaomi Smart Cat Eye 1s has an outside camera with an F2.0 aperture, a 160-degree viewing angle, and all-day monitoring using its infra-red fill lights. This means that monitoring of the door is provided both during the day and at night.
The 8,000mAh battery of the Smart Cat Eye 1s offers up to six months of monitoring and the device can be charged easily via its USB-C port. It is also possible to configure the Smart Cat Eye 1s to facilitate communication with visitors at the door via Xiaomi’s AI touchscreen speakers. Face recognition is supported and the gadget has a memory of already identified persons.
The Xiaomi Smart Cat Eye 1s will be available via official retail platforms from March 31, as well as other outlets. There are no details yet on the global availability and pricing information of the model.
A few weeks back, rumors revealed that a Vivo X80 phone will support the new Sony IMX8-series sensor. However, there wasn’t any clue about the exact sensor and its type. Now, the tipster @BaldPanda has revealed some details about this sensor enticing us even more for its official release.
The tipster reveals that the Vivo X80 will come with a Sony IMX886 main lens. The sensor will be 1/1.56 inches and will adopt an RGBW arrangement. Unfortunately, the tipster hasn’t revealed the pixels of this sensor on the phone, but it is expected to be more than 50MP.
Also, we aren’t sure about the other lenses on the phone. If we go by the standard setup, the phone may have ultra-wide and telephoto sensors as secondary and tertiary lenses. The camera is also expected to be backed by the Vivo V1 Image Signal Processor, just like the predecessor.
Other than the cameras, this time, the Vivo X80 series will have the X80 and X80 Pro. There are slim chances of the brand continuing the Plus model as the company is currently teasing the Vivo X Fold as the top-end model.
The Vivo X80, X80 Pro, and X Fold were spotted on TENAA recently. The X80 duo has a 6.78-inch display with FHD+ and QHD+ resolution, respectively. The X Fold has a 6.53-inch FHD+ panel.
The Vivo X80 Pro is expected to come powered by the Dimensity 9000 SoC, while the X Fold is said to have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The X80 Pro packs a 4,700mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging. The X Fold will get a 4,600mAh battery with 120W or 80W fast charging.
OnePlus has scheduled to launch the OnePlus 10 Pro on March 31 in India, Europe, and North America. Ahead of its launch, the smartphone was spotted on a German retail website giving away its price. Now, the OnePlus forum reveals that the model that will debut in North America will differ in charging speeds as compared to the model that will launch in other markets.
The Oneplus 10 Pro in North America is touted to come with a 65W SuperVOOC fast charging support as opposed to the 80W SuperVOOC fast charging support on the global and Chinese models. This will be because the 80W SuperVOOC doesn’t support 110 or 120-volt AC power, which is standard in the North American market. That being said, the company has to go with the lower charging speed on the 10 Pro.
Also, in the North American regions, we do not see any super-fast charging support on any phones, so this charging speed would be still great. Just for comparison, the Galaxy S22 Ultra has a 45W fast charging speed and the iPhone 13 Pro Max gets up to a 27W fast charging speed.
Besides this, this time around, the OnePlus 10 Pro will also offer Hasselblad cameras. It has a 48MP IMX789 + 50MP ultra-wide + 8MP telephoto triple-rear camera system. The smartphone has 32MP selfie snapper.
It comes with a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with a 1Hz to 120Hz variant refresh rate. It has a 3216 x 1440 pixels resolution and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The phone boots on Android 12 OS.
Yesterday, we reported that Sony is preparing to introduce a new videogame subscription service for the PlayStation this week. Now, the company has officially announced this service, revealing that it is a fusion between the PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now and retains the PlayStation Plus name.
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) states that the new subscription service will be made available in three tiers. The first is the PlayStation Plus Essential, which is basically the service in its current state and provides users with at least 2 free games every month along with access to multiplayer.
The next tier dubbed the PlayStation Plus Extra will provide players with a catalog of 400 downloadable games including blockbuster hits from the PlayStation Studios catalog and third-party partners.
The PlayStation Plus Premium subscription provides all the benefits from the Essential and Extra tiers and adds up to 340 additional games including PS3 games available via cloud streaming and beloved classic games available in both streaming and download options from the original PlayStation, PS2, and PSP generations. This tier will also offer time-limited game trials so so customers can try select games before they buy. It would be interesting to see if this service will also be made available for new titles so users can try them before they buy.
At launch, Sony plans to include titles such as Death Stranding, God of War, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Mortal Kombat 11, and Returnal.
Sony has also assured that most PlayStation Network territories will have the new PlayStation Plus service by the end of the first half of 2022. SIE has also revealed the prices of their subscription service for various territories like the US, Europe, UK, and Japan which you can check out on their official blog post.
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