At least 3 Xiaomi phones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus are reportedly in the pipeline

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Mar 24, 2022

At least three Xiaomi phones equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus processor and 2K resolution displays are in the pipeline currently, leakster Digital Chat Station revealed today with a post on Weibo. It’s easy to assume here that since the upcoming chip from Qualcomm is a flagship, phones featuring it will be flagships too — but the leakster said “both mid-to-high-end and high-end” offerings will have it under the hood.

And if one pictures an upper mid-range device with a flagship chip, Redmi devices immediately come to mind. The sub-brand is known for bringing performance-focused devices with high-end chips to the masses, so it’s likely that at least one of the said three devices will be its product. The Xiaomi MIX series could also be a contender.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus is based on TSMC’s 4nm process, which many hope will address most of the shortcomings from Samsung’s process used to produce the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. It is expected to use a “1+3+4” three-cluster architecture, comprising 1x super-large Cortex X2 core, 3x large Cortex A710 cores, and 4x small Cortex A510 cores.

Sources say that the processor will be used in the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, which should make the phone the new Xiaomi champion in terms of processing power, dethroning the Xiaomi 12 Pro.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus is expected to be released in the second quarter of 2022 so the aforementioned trio will likely be also launched around the same time.

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Galaxy A53 5G is costlier than Redmi K50 Pro in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 24, 2022

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A53 5G in China. The latest mid-ranger from the company was initially announced globally last week. The Chinese variant of the handset comes with the exact same set of specs as the version released elsewhere.

The Galaxy A53 5G is up for pre-order in China. It will retail at the following price tags in the country from April 1.

8GB + 128GB – ¥3,399 ($534)
8GB + 256GB – ¥3,699 ($581)

Customers can purchase the phone in either Awesome Blue, Awesome Black, Awesome White, or Awesome Peach color options. Customers who pre-order will get Samsung Online Store credits to buy the Galaxy Buds2 at a discounted price tag of ¥449 ($71) and a coupon for the official silicone case for the handset (limited to 6,000 buyers).

For the asking price, the Galaxy A53 5G offers way less than the competition in China. People can get the Redmi K50 Pro with much better hardware and save some bucks. The Redmi device costs ¥2,999 ($471), ¥3,299 ($518), and ¥3,999 ($628) for 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB memory configurations respectively.

However, there are two features that make the Samsung phone stand out. It is the only mid-range Android smartphone to offer 4 years of guaranteed OS updates and 5 years of security updates. Also, it is one of the few to come with an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance in its price segment.

But these features don’t make sense for the Chinese consumers who are spec hungry. What are your thoughts on the Galaxy A53 5G’s pricing in China? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Tata 2022 Nexon EV launch date tipped, here’s the expected specs & price

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Sean

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Mar 24, 2022

Tata is apparently gearing up to launch the 2022 refresh of its Nexon EV in India soon. A new report has revealed the possible launch date of the new car alongside some of its expected specifications and even pricing.

According to a RushLane report, the Indian Conglomerate is planning on announcing the 2022 Nexon EV in India on the 6th of April 2022. The launch will follow a long period of testing the car on public roads. For those unaware, the Nexon EV is currently the market leader in the electric vehicle segment in India, accounting for 60 percent of the total electric car sales in the region. And now, the brand is set to launch a new model with refreshed specifications for improved range and power.

Recently, we had reported on Tata hiking the price of the Nexon EV along with some other models as well. So, the 2022 Nexon EV is likely to arrive with higher specifications like larger battery and a longer driving range and even more power. In other words, it would likely launch with a higher price tag as well. The brand could possible decide to bump the price of the new model by around 300,000 to 400,000 INR (roughly 3,930 to 5,240 US Dollars) over the current generation.

Despite its price bump, the 2022 Nexon EV will still compete with other EVs from rival brands. This includes the likes of the Hyundai Kona EV and MG ZS EV with its range. Since its a new refreshed model, the 2022 edition could also offer changes to offer better luxury. Similarly, it is rumored to get a new 40kWh battery pack as well that could help it provide a maximum of 300 kilometers of ARAI certified range.

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Apple saw robust iPhone 13 sales that put the brand in a “monster product cycle”

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Sean

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Mar 24, 2022

While we know that the Apple iPhone 13 series has seen robust sales across the globe, a new report has found that its performance was actually “stellar” and may have put the company in a “monster product cycle.”

The news arrives from securities firm Wedbush (Via PhoneArena) and known analyst Daniel Ives. The report added that the Cupertino based giant was only lightly impacted by the global supply chain shortage, since it managed to procure parts for its iPhone. Furthermore, this will help it in seeing a strong performance in the June quarter as well as help in strengthen sales of its next iPhone release as well.

Ives expects that the 2022 iPhone SE 5G will see around 30 million units in sales. On the other hand, the company is also acquiring a higher market share in the smartphone market, largely due to the popularity of its iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series, which saw a 3 percent market share increase in China alone over the last 12 months. Ives also noted that there were a number of more Chinese consumers willing to buy the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, “which is a nice positive for the March quarter.”

He further added that Apple is currently in the middle of a “monster product cycle.” Ives stated that the current product cycle is the strongest for the brand since 2015, back when it launched the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus. The Wedbush analyst wrote in a note to clients that “Taking a step back, while the risk of dynamic in the market has been front and center for tech investors with Apple’s stock also under pressure thus far in 2022 along with other tech stalwarts, we believe the company is setting up for a monster growth cycle over the next 12 to 18 (months) that is not baked into shares at current levels.”

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Samsung Galaxy M33 5G specs tipped again: Exynos 1280 SoC, 120Hz LCD screen, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 24, 2022

As Samsung is done announcing its latest Galaxy A phones, it is now expected to debut the next-gen Galaxy M smartphones. In fact, the company has already scheduled an event for March 27 in Vietnam. The South Korean electronics giant will be unveiling the Galaxy M53 5G and Galaxy M33 5G at this conference. We already know almost everything about the former. Today, we get to learn about the latter, which is also being teased to launch in India.

Samsung Galaxy M32 5G Featured A — Samsung Galaxy M32 5G

Tipster Yogesh Brar has shared the key specifications of the upcoming Galaxy M33 5G on Twitter. This is not the first time we are hearing about the specs of the handset. But the latest leak suggests a different set of features than the old one.

First and foremost, the device is now said to be powered by an Exynos 1280 SoC instead of Exynos 1200. This is the same chip that runs the Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G.

Secondly, it will feature a 50MP (wide) + 5MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup and not a 64MP quad-camera system comprising of an 8MP ultra-wide unit, 5MP macro snapper, and 2MP depth sensor.

Finally, it will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging as opposed to a 6,000mAh battery reported earlier.

Further, the phone will arrive with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It will boot One UI 4.1 based on Android 12. Sadly, it will lack a 3.5mm headphone jack and an in-box charger.

Last but not least, the Galaxy M33 5G will be built around a 6.6-inch FHD+ display (LCD) with up to a 120Hz refresh rate. Due to the type of the screen, the smartphone will house a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

What are your thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G based on the leaked specifications? Do let us know in the comment section below.

OnePlus Pad 5G specifications leak reveals OLED display, SD865, dual cameras, and more

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 24, 2022

Recent reports have revealed that OnePlus plans to launch multiple smartphones in the next few months. Rumors have also revealed that the company is working on its first-ever tablet, which may hit the market in the first half of 2022. Well ahead of the launch, tipster Sam (aka ShadowLeak) has tweeted the key specifications of the OnePlus Pad 5G.

OnePlus Pad 5G specifications (rumored)

The OnePlus Pad 5G will be equipped with an OLED screen measuring 12.4 inches. It will offer Full HD+ resolution. The device will offer an Android 12 out-of-the-box experience. The front side of the tablet will have an 8-megapixel camera. It will have a 13-megapixel main camera and a 5-megapixel secondary camera on the back.

OnePlus Pad Render — Alleged render of OnePlus Pad

The Snapdragon 865 chipset is likely to fuel the OnePlus Pad 5G. The tablet may come in a single trim offering 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage.

The OnePlus Pad 5G will be backed by a massive 10,900mAh battery. It will carry support for 45W rapid charging. For security, it will have a side-facing fingerprint scanner. Its other features include Bluetooth 5.1 support and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The leak mentions that it will be priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$471) for the 6GB+128GB variant. Readers are advised to digest the OnePlus Pad 5G specifications leak with a grain of salt.

The launch date of the OnePlus Pad 5G seems to be fast charging. A recent tweet by tipster Mukul Sharma revealed that the OnePlus Pad has entered the production phase in the European and Eurasian regions.

Recent reports have revealed that OnePlus will be launching the OnePlus Nord 2T in April or May. The company is also expected to launch other Nord models such as the Nord CE 2 Lite and Nord 3. In addition, the company is also said to be working on flagship models such as the OnePlus 10, OnePlus 10R, and OnePlus 10 Ultra.

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Multiple vivo phones to feature vivo X Note-like circular camera modules this year

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 24, 2022

A new vivo phone’s rear camera module was teased today by Digital Chat Station. The leakster said that such a circular camera module will be adopted by a number of upcoming vivo devices, meaning we could be seeing a more homogenous designs from the brand this year.

Judging by the shared image, the camera module looks placed within a little window of its own, much like the vivo X70 Pro+. However, unlike the X70 Pro+ whose camera module was rectangular, the upcoming phone in question has a circular one.

Additionally, the leaked camera module sports a tiny blue-colored Zeiss label at the top-right corner, proving that the vivo phone it will be featured on will be a Zeiss-certified photography system.

Previously, the near-complete design of the soon-to-launch vivo X Note was revealed in the form of renders, showing a very similar camera system. It’s unclear if the leak from today pertains to X Note but it cannot be ruled out.

The vivo X Note will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and will feature a 2K E5 120Hz AMOLED display. Its rear camera system will comprise 50MP+48MP+12MP+8MP units.

Regardless, the launch timeline of the vivo X Note, X Fold, iQOO Neo 6, X80 series, and vivo Pad have already been tipped so we should be knowing soon enough what phone the circular unit actually belongs to.

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Apple may rebrand A15 Bionic as A16 for iPhone 14, with price hike

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Sean

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Mar 24, 2022

Earlier this week, we had reported on known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claiming that the upcoming iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max might ship with the last gen A15 Bionic chipset. And now, new information has further backed this information along with some other interesting details.

Apart from Kuo, other notable sources like Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman have also backed this claim. If its true, this would mark the first time that the Cupertino based giant divided its iPhone lineup’s chipsets since the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. The former featured the A7 while the latter arrived with the older A6 chip. According to a iDrop News report, the iPhone 14 series will also be receiving a similar treatment this time around.

Apparently, the brand will be reusing the A15 Bionic chipset that was on the iPhone 13 series for the base iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Max model this year. However, to avoid possible backlash, the company will be rebranding the new chipset to the A16, to keep it in line with its typical annual chip refresh cycle. On the other hand, the actual new chip could be labelled as the A16 Pro, which will likely be reserved for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Notably, this move allow Apple to cut down on costs. With the mini model being discontinued, the lineup will now start at 799 US Dollars, meanwhile, the Max version will cost 100 US Dollars more. In other words, the company would still be able to maintain its usual 200 US Dollar price difference between its Pro and non Pro models.

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Samsung launches Galaxy S22 Ultra 1TB model option in India

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Sean

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Mar 24, 2022

Samsung Electronics has just released a new model of its top end Galaxy S22 Ultra flagship device in India. The most expensive version in the lineup will now be available in a new 1TB storage configuration option.

For those unaware, the South Korean tech giant had just recently launched its latest flagship Galaxy S22 series in India. This included the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and the the Galaxy S22 Ultra. However, the Ultra variant was only available in two storage options, namely 12GB of RAM paired with either 256GB or 512GB of internal storage. But now, the brand has released the Galaxy S22 Ultra with 12GB of RAM and a whopping 1TB of internal storage.

Apart from the notably bump in storage capacity, there is no other change in this particular model apart from its pricing. While the base Galaxy S22 Ultra with 256GB costs 109,999 INR (roughly 1,440 US Dollars) and the 512GB versions costs 118,999 INR (roughly 1,560 US Dollars), the new 1TB option is priced at 134,999 INR (roughly 1,770 US Dollars). As of right now, the device can be bought in the Phantom Black, Phantom White and Burgundy colors, but the Green option is still not available in India.

Talking about its specifications, it still packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 45W fast charging and 15W wireless charging as well. It boots Android 12 OS based One UI 4.1 out of the box and sports a 6.8 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display that has a QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. On the rear, it houses a 108 megapixel quad camera setup, while the front has a 40 megapixel selfie shooter.

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Huawei Mate X3 key specifications tipped, bags TENAA certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 24, 2022

It was reported earlier this month that Huawei is working on the Huawei Mate X3 foldable phone. Today, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station took to Weibo to confirm some of the key specs of the device. It appears that the launch date of the Mate X3 may not be far away as it seems to have received approval from the TENAA authority of China.

According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the Huawei Mate X3 will be sporting an in-ward folding design and will come equipped with a high refresh rate display. He added that the device will be equipped with the Kirin 9000 4G chipset, a 4,500mAh battery, and the latest HongMeng OS (HarmonyOS) 2.0.1 edition.

The tipster did not share any information on the launch date of the Huawei Mate X3. A Huawei device with model number PAL-AL00 was spotted in the database of the CMIIT authority earlier this month. Now, the same device has bagged approval from the TENAA authority of China.

Speculations are rife that the Huawei PAL-AL00, which is a 4G LTE device, will break cover as the Mate X3 foldable phone. Unfortunately, the TENAA listing of the PAL-AL00 has no information on its specifications. The mere appearance of the device at TENAA is a good hint that its launch may not be far away.

Last year, Huawei announced the Huawei Mate X2 4G in June and was made available for purchase in July. Hence, it is likely that the Mate X3 4G may go official around the same time this year. To recall, the Mate X2 came with specs like a 6.45-inch 90Hz OLED cover display, an 8-inch OLED 90Hz foldable screen, a Kirin 9000 chip, 50-megapixel quad cameras, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 4,500mAh battery with 55W fast charging support.

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DOOGEE S98 Rugged Smartphone is Launching Globally with Huge Discounts

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Mar 24, 2022

DOOGEE S98 the latest rugged smartphone from DOOGEE is all set to launch on 28 March 2022 at AliExpress and Doogeemall. The smartphone which will retail at $339 will be available at a heavily discounted price of $239 only under the global launch sale. This sale starts on 28 March and ends on 1 April 2022.

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DOOGEE S98 at $239 (after discount)@AliExpress

DOOGEE S98 comes with an eye-catching dual-screen design with a round customizable display at the rear. The rear display is encircled in a beautiful bezel which makes it look like a high-tech smartwatch attached to the rear with which you can easily check the time, control your music, check battery levels, and more. The 1.1” round display is easily customizable and you can use any picture of your choice to make the display uniquely yours.

In the front, you have a 6.3” LCD FHD+ main display which comes with Corning Gorilla glass protection. The rugged smartphone is powered by the MediaTek G96 octa-core processor and comes with a clocking speed of 2.05GHz. It features 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM expandable using a microSD card.

For your images and videos, you have a triple rear camera set up placed elegantly around the round rear display. The phone comes with a 64MP main sensor, a 20MP night vision camera, and an 8MP wide-angle camera. A primary LED flashlight and infrared light complete the setup on the back. The highlight of the phone is the 20MP night vision sensor which allows you to capture videos and images in pitch-black surroundings. For your selfies, you have a 16MP sensor in the front.

DOOGEE S98 rugged smartphone is IP68 / IP69K and MIL-STD-810G certified. This means it’s waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof and can work even in extreme and hazardous conditions making it perfect for outdoor adventures and long-term travels.

The smartphone is fueled by a massive 6000mAh battery and supports 33W fast wired charging and 15W wireless charging. It will run on Android 12 out of the box with the company confirming at least 3 years of security and Android version updates. Other interesting features like NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, etc are also available on the smartphone.

DOOGEE S98 rugged smartphone will launch globally on 28 March 2022. The smartphone is set to retail at $339 but as a part of the global launch sale, you can buy the smartphone at a heavily discounted price of $239 only at AliExpress. This deal is valid only from 28 March to 1 April 2022. So make sure to place your orders before the deal expires.

Also for all the DOOGEE fans out there, the company is conducting a Giveaway on their official website. So do check out the details of the same here.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

OnePlus’ first tablet enters mass production; expected to launch in H1 2022

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Jeet

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Mar 24, 2022

OnePlus is gearing up to launch the brand’s first tablet in the market, joining its sister companies OPPO, Realme, and Vivo, which have recently launched their first tablets in the select markets.

The device, which is likely to be named OnePlus Pad, has reportedly entered the mass production phase in several European and Eurasian countries. This means that the device is ready to soon get launched in the market.

The report about the device being in mass production comes from @stufflistings. It is pretty much in line with the previous report which indicated that the device could go official in the first half of this year.

Given that the OnePlus Pad is already being mass-produced, it is likely to get launched before the end of June. However, as of now, there’s no information available about the exact date of launch for the tablet.

Apart from the OnePlus Pad, the company already has some other devices up its sleeves, including the first Nord-branded smartwatch which is expected to get launched along with the OnePlus Nord 3 smartphone.

In the overseas market, the Chinese company is expected to launch five new products this year, including the OnePlus 10 Pro, Nord CE 2 Lite, Nord 2T, 10R, and 10 Ultra smartphones. It could also launch a foldable smartphone by the end of this year as many major smartphone brands already have a foldable phone in their portfolio of devices.

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Black Shark 5 series launch date confirmed, Black Shark 5 RS, 5 Pro expected

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 24, 2022

Black Shark 5 series of smartphones has been rumored for several weeks. Today, the company took to Weibo to confirm that it will be holding a launch event at 7 pm (local time) on March 30 to announce the Black Shark 5 lineup. The Black Shark series will probably include two models such as Black Shark RS and Black Shark 5 Pro.

In February, two Black Shark models were spotted in the database of TENAA certification. The KTUS-A0 model was spotted with a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, up to 16 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, a 3 GHz octa-core processor, and a 4,650mAh (rated value) battery. It may feature a 13-megapixel front camera and a 108-megapixel triple camera unit. The 3C certification of the device suggests that it may carry support for 120W fast charging.

The PAR-A0 model was seen with a 3.2GHz octa-core processor, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, and a 64-megapixel triple camera unit. The rest of the specifications of the PAR-A0 were found to be identical to the KTUS-A0 model. Previous rumors suggested that the KTUS-A0 and PAR-A0 models would be released as the Black Shark 5 Pro and Black Shark 5, respectively.

Today, tipster WHY LAB shared a screenshot to claim that the Realme GT Neo3, Black Shark 5 Pro, and Black Shark 5 RS smartphones are compatible with the ultra-high frame rate modes of the “Hone of Kings” game. The Black Shark 5 RS is a model that hasn’t been spotted before. Both the Black Shark 5 Pro and RS models will feature Qualcomm’s flagship chips.

The Black Shark 5 Pro is likely to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The other model could be equipped with any of the recent Snapdragon 8-series SoC.

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Redmi Book Pro 15 2022 laptop goes on sale; price starts at 5,299 yuan ($832)

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Jeet

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Mar 24, 2022

Last week, Xiaomi-backed Redmi had launched the Redmi Book Pro 15 2022 in the Chinese market and today, the company has officially started selling the laptop.

The base model with Core i5-12450H processor is priced at 5,299 yuan (~$832) while the model with NVIDIA RTX 2050 GPU has a starting price of 6,499 yuan (~$1,020). The model with Core i7-12650H and NVIDIA RTX 2050 GPU costs 7,199 yuan (~$1,130).

The Redmi Book Pro 15 2022 comes with an aluminum-alloy body the company says can withstand wear and tear. It has a fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button, has an expansive touchpad, and features a 720p webcam.

The laptop features a 15-inch display with a 3.2K screen resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, 16:10 aspect ratio, 100% sRGB color gamut, 400nits brightness, and support for intelligent photosensitive and DC Dimming.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Intel‘s 12th generation Core i5-12450H or Core i7-12650H processor, depending on the model. There’s also an option for NVIDIA‘s RTX 2050 graphics processor. It comes packed with LPDDR5-5200 RAM and the SSD storage is PCIe 4.0 compliant.

There are three heat pipes and dual fans in the Redmi Book Pro 15 2022 laptop for heat dissipation, which the company claims can achieve a performance release of 80W.

Connectivity options on the device include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-A, C, and HDMI ports. It is running the Windows 11 operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 72Wh battery that can be charged at 130W to 100 percent within an hour.

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro models design schematics leak gives a more details look at the devices

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Jeet

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Mar 24, 2022

Apple is still months away from announcing the next-generation iPhone models but still, leaks related to the upcoming iPhone 14 series have already started surfacing online.

In the latest leak, the design of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max smartphones have surfaced online, giving us a detailed look at how the devices will look and differ from the Cupertino-based giant’s current devices.

A well-known tipster Max Weinbach has shared design schematics for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro, giving us a super-detailed look at the design of the upcoming smartphone. It is said to measure 147.46 x 71.45 x 7.85mm, making it a bit taller and thicker than its predecessor.

On the other hand, the iPhone 14 Pro Max will be slightly shorter and thinner, but no one will be able to notice it with the naked eye. The height is going down from 160.8mm to 160.7mm while the width is being reduced from 78.1mm to 77.58mm.

It is being said that the camera bulge on the iPhone 14 Pro series smartphones will be more prominent, measuring 12.02mm compared to 11.45mm on current models. The size of the camera module is also set to increase in the new models.

If the rumors are to be believed, then the Apple iPhone 14 will continue to feature a notch on top of the screen but the Pro models will get rid of the notch and will instead have pill-shaped cutouts for the front-facing camera and Face ID sensors.

There are also reports that claim iPhone 14 and 14 Max is powered by the current-generation Apple A15 Bionic process while the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max will come powered by the new A16 Bionic chip built using 4nm process. We expect to get more information about the devices in the coming months.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 vs iPhone SE 2022: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 23, 2022

A few days ago the third generation of the affordable iPhone officially went on sale all around the world. The iPhone SE 2022 offers a flagship-class hardware department and other advanced features at an affordable price if compared with the other iPhones out there, and it is also very compact. That is the reason why we decided to compare it to other compact flagship. Days ago, we decided to compare it to the Xiaomi 12 because of its compact dimensions. Now, even if the two phones belong to different price ranges, it is the turn of the Samsung Galaxy S22, the vanilla version of the S22 series which comes with a small 6.1-inch display.

Samsung Galaxy S22 vs iPhone SE 2022

	Samsung Galaxy S22	Apple iPhone SE 2022
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm, 167 g	138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm, 144 g
DISPLAY	6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels (Full HD+), Dynamic AMOLED 2X	4.7 inches, 750 x 1334 pixels (HD+), Retina IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz or Samsung Exynos 2200 octa-core 2.8 GHz	Apple A15 Bionic, octa-core 3.22 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, One UI	iOS 15
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 50 + 10 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 10 MP f/2.2 front camera	12 MP, f/1.8 7 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	3700 mAh, fast charging 25W, and fast wireless charging 15W	2018 mAh, Fast Charging 18W, Qi wireless charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging, IP68 waterproof	5G, Touch ID, IP67 water resistant

Design

The design is not the strong point of the iPhone SE 2022. Even though it debuted in 2022, it has a very old design as it looks like the old iPhone 8 from 2017. This means it comes with thick bezels around the display: indeed, there is room for the old Touch ID including a fingerprint reader below the display. The Samsung Galaxy S22 is definitely better in terms of design, thanks to a borderless display with a centrally-placed punch hole and an elegant glass back. The Samsung Galaxy S22 is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus Plus and it has the IP68 certification, while the iPhone SE 2022 is protected by Ceramic Shield and has the IP67 certification. Both are great in terms of build quality.

Display

The iPhone SE 2022 comes with a pretty nice Retina display sporting a diagonal of 4.7 inches, but the Samsung Galaxy S22 beats it easily. The S22 sports a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (while the iPhone has an LCD panel) with a diagonal of 6.1 inches, a higher Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, the HDR10+ certification, and even a high 120 Hz refresh rate. It provides higher color accuracy and deeper blacks, as well as an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint reader instead of the outdated Touch ID. There is definitely no challenge: the panel found on the Samsung Galaxy S22 is superior from every point of view.

Specs & Software

The iPhone SE 2022 and the Samsung Galaxy S22 are flagship phones which have nothing to envy if compared to the other flagships in the current market. The former is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset: the same processor as the iPhone 13 series, but it is paired with 4 GB of RAM and either 64 or 256 GB of internal storage. The latter is fueled either by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or the Samsung Exynos 2200 SoC paired with 8 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage depending on the memory configuration. Despite the Galaxy S22 looking better on paper, the iPhone SE 2022 provides higher performance thanks to the optimization of the iOS operating system.

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy S22 comes with superior cameras as well. It has a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, a 10 MP telephoto camera with OIS and 3x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens. It supports PDAF, 4K video recording at 60 fps, and 8K video recording at 24 fps. The iPhone SE 2022 has just one single 12 MP rear camera which provides great photo quality, but it can not compete with the Galaxy S22.

Read More: Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X flagship phones officially launched

Battery

The Samsung Galaxy S22 is equipped with a bigger 3700 mAh battery and, despite the iOS optimization, it provides a longer battery life in several scenarios because the iPhone has a way smaller unit. Both the phones support fast charging and wireless charging, but the charging speeds are not very high.

Price

The iPhone SE 2022 has a €499/$429 starting price, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 starts from $799/€799. The Samsung flagship is definitely a better device thanks to its great build quality, superior display, and cameras. But you can save a lot of money by choosing the iPhone while still getting the top-notch performance and an amazing phone from every aspect.

Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Apple iPhone SE 2022: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy S22

PRO

Better camera department
IP68 waterproof
Better display
Wider panel
Better design

CONS

Not so long battery life

Apple iPhone SE 2022

PRO

Better software optimization
More compact
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LG UF+UV water purifier with zero water wastage launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 23, 2022

LG Electronics has unveiled its next big thing in India in the form of the LG UF+UV Water Purifier, and this coincides with World Water Day, 2022. The UF+UV water purifier is priced at Rs. 20,299 ($266) and offers zero wastage in the water purification process.

The launch of the LG first UF+UV water purifier in the subcontinent will further help to cement the position of the company as the country’s leading consumer brand. The LG water purifier will help to remove heavy metals and purify the water that passes through it, according to the company. The LG water purifier is equipped with cutting-edge purifying technology that effectively eliminates dissolved solids not visible to the naked eye in the water.

LG guarantees that water purified through its first UF+UV water purifier in India is guaranteed to be pure and free of hazardous toxins. The ultra-filtration process also ensures that there is zero wastage of water throughout the purification process. The post-carbon filter in the water purifier uses electrostatic absorption to remove viruses from the water up to 99%. There are seven stages in the water purification process with absolute protection and safety of the water guaranteed.

The LG UF+UV water purifier is available in crimson red color only with a dual-protection stainless steel tank with an 8-liter capacity. It has a gross weight of 10.4kg and it is installed with a wall mount. It also offers digital sterilizing care and the water is purified at room temperature.

Apart from the price of Rs. 20,299 ($266) for the product, LG is also offering a one-time filter replacement with digital sterilization and a complimentary premium service once per year. The filter replacement facility is available one year after the purchase of the LG UF+UV water purifier. Availability in India of the water purifier is via online and offline retail outlets across the country.

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Huawei Vision S smart TV berths in Europe in two models & at bargain prices

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 23, 2022

Huawei Vision S TV series is now available in Europe after their China launch last year. The 55-inch and 65-inch models of the Vision S offer 120Hz display refresh rates and are both pretty cheap. Both TVs offer 4K output and a 5000:1 contrast ratio.

The Europe rollout of the Huawei Vision S series begins with Spain but it is expected to subsequently spread to other markets. The Huawei Vision S TV series was unveiled in 2021 and has earlier berthed in some Asian markets after its China launch. There are no differences in the Europe version from the initial 55-inch and 65-inch models earlier launched in China. They are however budget TVs which is quite a bargain for their features.

The Huawei Vision S 55” is offered at a discounted price of €400 ($439) while the Vision S 65” is sold at €600 ($659). The discounts subsist till March 27 when the TVs will revert to their original prices of €800 ($878) and €1,000 ($1,098) respectively. Huawei says a wall-mount and generous payment plans details are available from the Spanish website of the company. Interested buyers in Spain should therefore go to the product page of the Huawei Vision S for more details.

As per ports, the Huawei Vision S has three HDMI 2.0 ports, one USB-A port, six mics, a 13MP webcam, and four speakers. The two models run on Huawei’s homegrown Harmony OS 2.0. The lineup of input ports available and the 120Hz display refresh rates of the Vision S models means that the TV may not be suitable for gaming via the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X.

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Apple’s iPhone SE 3 teardown reveals Snapdragon X57 modem & 2,018mAh battery capacity

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 23, 2022

A YouTube video of the teardown of the iPhone SE 3 has surfaced. The video provides an insightful look into the internals of the third-generation budget iPhone SE. The teardown indicates that the iPhone SE 3 has a larger battery than its predecessor the iPhone SE 2 and also comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X57 modem for 5G connectivity.

When compared with the iPhone SE 2 battery at 1,821 mAh, the iPhone SE 3 has a larger 2,018 mAh battery. This translates to up to two extra hours of video playback or 10 hours of audio playback for the new model. The Snapdragon X57 modem seems to be custom-made for the iPhone SE 3 and its 5G support is limited to bands below 6GHz. Unlike the iPhone 13 series, the iPhone SE 3 will not support the faster mmWave bands in the 5G spectrum.

The iPhone SE 3 has an additional 1GB of RAM resource ahead of its predecessor. Its 4GB of RAM provides a marginal increment in processing capabilities. The YouTube video does not indicate any repairability metrics for the iPhone SE 3 although more teardown details could be out in the coming days. Overall, the iPhone SE 3 has similar internals to the iPhone SE 2.

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KUMI ships 400K smartwatches in its first year, cracks top 10 rankings of Chinese smartwatch brands in the country

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 23, 2022

China is one of the world’s most competitive markets when it comes to smart wearables like fitness trackers and smartwatches. For now, the markets are dominated by giants like Apple, Huawei, and Samsung.

However, KUMI Electronics, which was founded back in 2019, has quickly climbed the ladder to become the 15th largest smartwatch brand in the Chinese market and the 7th largest when it comes to Chinese brands in the country.

KUMI has successfully shipped 400 thousand smartwatch units in their first year and has expanded globally to compete in different markets like India, the U.S, Europe, and many countries of Southeast Asia.

The brand offers a diverse smartwatch range, which is mainly divided into seven categories. The KU series offers smartwatches and fitness bands focused on health-related features while the U series offers sports-centric wearables. Their K series smartwatches come with a fashionable design, and the GT series offers smartwatches in line with the latest global trends.

KUMI also offers smartwatches that appeal to children with their I series, and GW series smart wearables for adults which are suitable for professional environments.

One of their recent designs in the GW series is the KUMI GW16T Pro which features a 1.3” TFT color display with 360 x 360p resolution. Powered with an RTL8762DK chipset the smartwatch is a smarter and better version of its predecessor GW16T model.

KUMI GW16T Pro comes with a complete health management system, including a heart rate monitor, SpO2 monitor, blood pressure monitor, calorie, distance, and step counter. Other interesting features include a sleep monitor, a weather report, music control, notifications, etc. Additionally, the smartwatch comes with expanded categories of sports modes like an elliptical trainer, yoga, etc.

KUMI GW16T Pro comes with an IP68 certification, which protects the smartwatch from dust and water ingress. You can use the smartwatch at a depth of 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, which makes it perfect for a casual swim or bath.