Xiaomi Mijia Inkjet All-In-One Printer officially launched in China for 1,199 yuan ($188)

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Mar 21, 2022

Xiaomi has a Mijia brand under which there are several different types of products. Now, yet another product has been launched by the brand — Xiaomi Mijia Inkjet All-In-One Printer, priced at 1,199 yuan (~$188).

As the name itself indicates, it is an inkjet printer and apart from printing, it also comes with support for copying and scanning. There is also support for different types of connections for using the printer.

The company has revealed that the Xiaomi Mijia Inkjet All-In-One Printer supports printing files directly through the USB connection. It also supports WeChat remote printing and its own Xiaomi Carefree Connect.

The printer can be connected to every member of the household by just one person through direct sharing permission granted in the Mijia App between family members.

It comes with high-quality four-color dye ink which the company claims provides real-like printing through the unique special ink bottle. It is also claimed to yield around 9,500 pages of color printing before replacing the cartridge.

For the easy replacement of the cartridge from the printer, the company has adopted a unique pressure-based interlock structure and the ink filling mechanism has been made to make it convenient to change ink without hassle.

The device supports copying and scanning in both modes — color and back and white for more accuracy of handwriting. Also, the scanned files can also be saved and archived to the smartphone using an application.

As for the enhancements in the device, it comes with an anti-backward and anti-backflow design. It can also adaptively activate the intelligent cleaning system based on the local climate conditions, without manual operation.

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Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Max to be powered by the A15 processor: Ming-Chi Kuo

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Mar 21, 2022

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 14 series has been in the news lately, revealing details about what we should expect from the next-generation smartphone lineup from the company.

Recently, there were reports about the non-Pro iPhone 14 models and the iPhone 14 Pro models to have a significantly different design as well as specifications. Now, another report has surfaced online that is in line with the previous reports.

Last week, it was reported that the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will continue to be powered by the Apple A15 Bionic processor while the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max models will pack the yet unannounced Apple A16 Bionic SoC.

Now, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed more details regarding the usage of different chips. He says that the difference of chips between non-Pro and Pro models of the iPhone is likely a marketing or a finance-based decision.

The supply of chips from TSMC isn’t an issue, claims Ming-Chi Kuo. This leads to the speculation that the Cupertino-based technology giant is trying to create more differentiation between the non-Pro and Pro models of the iPhone or that it is trying to keep the cost low by using older generation chips in the non-Pro models.

It has also been reported that while all the models of the iPhone 14 series will pack 6GB of RAM, the non-Pro models will have LPDDR4X RAM. On the other hand, the Pro models will have LPDDR5 RAM, creating a technical difference and impacting the operational speed.

For those who are unaware, Apple is expected to launch four iPhone models this year, which includes Apple iPhone 14, 14 Max, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max. While the 14 and 14 Pro will feature a 6.1-inch display, the 14 Max and 14 Pro Max will have a 6.7-inch screen.

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Security flaws detected on the UNISOC SC9863A chip powering several budget smartphones

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 21, 2022

A mobile security solutions firm Kryptowire has identified some serious security and privacy vulnerabilities in smartphones powered by UNISOC SC9863A chips and has alerted owners of such smartphones as such. Kryptowire says that the specified UNISOC SoC has a flaw that could be exploited by hackers to get access to user data and functionality of the mobile device.

The UNISOC SC986 3A chipset is quite prevalent in several of the budget brands including Nokia and it is unclear how this reported flaw will affect the standing of the chipmaker. Some of the stated consequences of the vulnerabilities include gaining access to call records, text messages, contacts, video records, and other privacy data that could hurt the user when hackers put such to use. It is even possible to remotely use the device’s rear camera or remotely operate the device.

As per the details put out by Kryptowire, it is said that the firm had reported the issue to UNISOC since December 2021, but we are yet to get any update from the company on the issue. Device manufacturers and mobile carrier networks have also been notified of the security vulnerability of the UNISOC SC9863A chipset. We expect to see upgrades rolled out by different OEMs sporting the budget UNISOC chipset to take care of the highlighted vulnerabilities. This would be in collaboration with the chipmaker, UNISOC.

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Realme GT 2 Pro vs Redmi K50 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 20, 2022

Redmi K50 Pro went official a few days ago as the world’s first mobile phone with the latest MediaTek flagship chipset. Due to the presence of the Dimensity 9000, this handset had a lot of attention and a lot of mobile enthusiasts are evaluating to make it their new main device. But is it really the best flagship killer in its price range? We believe the best way to know it is to compare it to the best flagship killer in the same segment. And currently, the best one is the Realme GT 2 Pro, now available all around the world with very interesting street prices. Here is a comparison between the specifications of the Realme GT 2 Pro and the Redmi K50 Pro.

Realme GT 2 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro

	Realme GT 2 Pro	Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163.2 x 74.7 x 8.2 mm, 189 g	163.1 x 76.2 x 8.5 mm, 201 g
DISPLAY	6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216 pixels (Quad HD+), OLED	6.67 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels (Quad HD+), OLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, octa-core 3 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 9000, octa-core 3.05 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, Realme UI	Android 12, MIUI
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 5.3, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 50 + 50 + 3 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/3.3 32 MP f/2.4 front camera	Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 20 MP front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 65W	5000 mAh, Fast Charging 120W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM	5G, dual SIM

Design

Realme GT 2 Pro is a green and sustainable phone. Two of its three color options are made with a special bio-polymer resembling the tactile feedback of the paper: Paper White and Paper Green. For those who do not “trust” this material, there is also a third color option called Steel Black with a glass back. All the color options of the Redmi K50 Pro come with a glass back and this phone adds the IP53 certification for dust resistance and splash resistance. The Realme GT 2 Pro looks more interesting due to its innovative materials and a better look for the camera module, that is the reason why it wins the design comparison.

Display

The displays of these two flagships are simply amazing. They are both OLED panels with a Quad HD+ resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification. But the Realme GT 2 Pro is superior because it is able to show up to one billion colors and it has the LTPO2 technology enabling an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz which enhances the efficiency. Further, the Realme GT 2 Pro has an in-display fingerprint reader, while it is side-mounted on the Redmi K50 Pro. The position of the punch hole is also different, while the display diagonals are very close. Both the phones feature stereo speakers for an advanced audio experience.

Specs & Software

This is an important battle between the best chipset by Qualcomm and MediaTek. The Realme GT 2 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform, while the Redmi K50 Pro comes with the Mediatek Dimensity 9000. According to most of the benchmarks, the Dimensity 9000 has better performance than Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. But it is still too early to understand whether or not this superiority reflects in daily usage. For now, the Dimensity 9000 is considered a better processor. The memory configurations include up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of native storage. Both the phones run Android 12 out of the box, with customized user interfaces on top.

Camera

If you are looking for the best camera setup, then you should go for the Realme GT 2 Pro. It is equipped with a 50 MP main camera with OIS, a 50 MP ultrawide camera with a wide 150° FOV, and a microscope lens with 40x magnification for macro shots. The Redmi K50 Pro sports a 108 MP main camera with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2 MP macro camera. The Realme GT 2 Pro also comes with a better 32 MP front camera (instead of the 20 MP snapper of the K50 Pro).

Read More: Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Speed Test: Xiaomi 12 Pro vs OnePlus 10 Pro vs Realme GT 2 Pro vs iQOO 9 Pro vs Moto Edge X30

Battery

The battery capacities of the Realme GT 2 Pro and the Redmi K50 Pro are the same: 5000 mAh. This means that the processor will play the most important role in terms of battery life. But there should not be a big difference between the two phones. The Redmi K50 Pro charges faster thanks to 120W fast charging, while GT2 Pro supports 65W fast charging.

Price

The starting price of the Redmi K50 Pro for the Chinese market roughly translates into €430/$476 (still not available in the global market), while the Realme GT 2 Pro starts from €750/$830 globally. If we do not consider the prices, the Realme GT 2 Pro wins the comparison thanks to its better camera and display. Do you agree?

Realme GT 2 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro: PRO and CONS

Realme GT 2 Pro

PRO

Better rear cameras
Superior front cameras
Wider availability
Better display
In-display fingerprint reader

CONS

Slower charging

Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro

PRO

Faster charging
IP53 certification
IR blaster
Bluetooth 5.3

CONS

Inferior cameras

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AGM H5 unveiled as the first rugged smartphone with Android 12, 109dB speaker

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 20, 2022

AGM Mobile’s H5 smartphone is billed for release in April 2022 and it is being touted as the world’s first stock Android 12 rugged smartphone. It also has the loudest phone speaker in the market with a monstrous 109 dB capacity.

The AGM H5 is now available for pre-order from March 15 until April 18 with different discounts on offer between 5% and 15%, as well as free AGM buds and a charging dock in some instances. The AGM 5 comes in two RAM/ internal storage configurations namely 4GB/ 64GB ($269) and 6GB/ 128GB ($299).

The AGM H5 runs on the latest Android OS – Android 12, which is not common among budget smartphones in its cadre. It, therefore, comes with the latest complement of software features and security. Being a rugged smartphone, the ARM H5 has IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H certifications which puts the device on a higher pedestal than its peers from other brands. The AGM H5 is powered by MediaTek Helio G35 which lacks 5G connectivity.

The powerful speaker of the AGM H5 is surrounded by LED RGB ring lighting and the device has a 7,000 mAh battery. The H5’s 6.52-inch LCD 5 point multi-touch display screen looks a bit on the small side but other impressive features may have dwarfed the screen size. There is a 20 MP night vision camera, a 48MP main sensor, as well as 20MP front camera. The H5 also supports NFC.

From March 15-31, buyers will enjoy a 15% discount together with the AGM buds and charging dock as accessories. A 10% discount is available for buyers from April 1-17 and the package is bundled with the AGM buds and charging dock. However, only a 5% discount and the free AGM buds will be available for purchases on April 18, after which the product reverts to its original prices and the charging dock will be sold separately.

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Huawei launches Smart Door Lock Pro running on Harmony OS

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 20, 2022

Huawei’s homegrown Harmony OS ecosystem has been further extended by the unveiling of the Huawei Smart Door Lock Pro. The new smart door lock runs on Harmony OS which provides more security features for the device. The Smart Door Lock Pro is capable of 3D facial recognition and its AI architecture ensures self-learning that improves facial recognition over time.

The Smart Door Lock Pro unlocks the door within a couple of seconds of assessing the person at the door. According to Huawei, there is only a very small probability that it will unlock the door for someone who ought not to gain access. This probability is put at about 1 in 1 million. The Harmony OS helps to integrate the Smart Door Lock Pro with other smart home devices providing for a connected experience within the home.

The Huawei Smart Door Lock Pro has a P50 Pro camera that can identify objects within 150 degrees viewing angle. The device works for persons between 3.4 ft and 6.6 ft. It can also work in both bright and dark light situations. The Huawei Smart Door Lock Pro has a 3.97-inch display that enables the owner to view persons at the door in addition to the option of video notifications, connected mobile devices.

Huawei Smart Door Lock Pro has several door unlocking options including automatic, fingerprint, smartphone or smartwatch, password, NFC card, and a physical key. The 8,800 mAh dual cell Lithium battery of the Smart Door Lock Pro offers up to 6 months of daily use of the device. The Huawei Smart Door Lock Pro is listed on vmall but pricing and availability details are yet to be released by Huawei. We expect the device to first berth in China before other markets will get it subsequently.

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Apex Legends Mobile pre-registration open, 2022 global launch confirmed

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Mar 20, 2022

Last month, the popular PC and console battle royale title Apex legends was launched for mobile devices in select regions. Now, the game has been made available for pre-registration globally on Google Play Store.

EA and Respawn Entertainment have confirmed that the game will be available globally in 2022. The game remains mostly similar to its PC/console counterpart however, it has been built from scratch for mobile devices and therefore has some changes in gameplay like a shift from first person to third-person perspective by default.

If you are interested in the game, you can head over to Apex Legends Mobile’s page on the Google Play Store and tap the pre-register button to become one of the first players to have access to the game when it officially releases globally.

Respawn has also revealed the system requirements to play Apex Legends Mobile. While the game is still in development, it is being optimized to run on various different devices. But, the game will not run on iOS devices that have less than 2GB of RAM and Android devices with less than 3GB of RAM.

Although, certain 2GB RAM models will be supported for a few brands like Vivo, Oppo, Huawei, Motorola, Samsung, Lenovo, and Xiaomi.

For those unaware, Apex Legends Mobile offers a gameplay that is identical to its PC counterpart, similar to PUBG and PUBG Mobile. So, players team up with two other players and dive into the map with a zone that shortens overtime. Unlike PUBG, the battle royal has just 60 players in total over 100 people in PUBG. Furthermore, its mechanics encourages firefights to help boost your armor, to add more diversity over luck-based looting. Another major aspect is its different characters that arrive with different active and passives abilities as well.

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Realme GT Neo 3 features flagship Sony IMX766 sensor with OIS -Exec confirms

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Mar 20, 2022

Realme is set to launch the Realme GT Neo 3 officially in China on March 22nd, 2 days away from today. And like all major launches in 2022, the company is also following the “drip and feed” trend of releasing the features of the device each day before launch to build up for the anticipated “probably industry-changing” device of the year.

In its latest teaser announcement on Weibo, Chase Xu, Senior Executive at Realme, reveals the jaw-dropping camera highlight of the Realme GT Neo 3. The Realme GT Neo 3 will sport a flagship Sony IMX766 50MP sensor with OIS!

Chase-Xu-Realme-GT-Neo3-sony-imx766 — Source: Chase Xu on Weibo

For context, the Sony IMX766 sensor is mostly used on flagships like the Xiaomi 12 series, vivo X70 series, Oppo Find X3 and Find X5 series.

However, equipping only flagship hardware won’t magically give the phone extraordinary photographing abilities. That’s why Chase also mentioned that Realme has developed a brand new advanced imaging algorithm for the Realme GT Neo 3 that focuses 94% faster than its predecessor, the Realme GT Neo2 and allows for shutter speeds that are also 62% faster. The executive also exclaims that the device will sport better a night mode, to make it an all-scene photographing device no matter day or night.

Realme-gt-neo-3-sony-imx766 — Realme GT Neo3 equipped with flagship photography

Despite being an upper mid-range offering from Realme, the Realme GT Neo 3 pulls no punches compared to its flagship siblings. Besides its camera, the Realme GT Neo 3 was also revealed to be the first-ever smartphone in the industry to be equipped with 150W wired charging for consumers. Realme claims that the new charging technology allows for the device to charge from 0% to 50% within 5 minutes!

Another highlight of the Realme GT Neo 3 includes its MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor in which early benchmarks reveal that the chip’s performance also surpasses that of Qualcomm’s highest-end chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. And of course, screen quality is also a highlight for the device as it boasts a 120Hz flat AMOLED display with a staggering 94.2% screen to body ratio, and a 1000Hz touch sampling rate for smooth performance on the go.

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Qualcomm chips dominate in Android devices above $300, MediaTek chips widely available in smartphones under $299

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Mar 20, 2022

Earlier it was announced that MediaTek had already led the Android smartphone SoC market in 2021 with a 46% share, exceeding its rival Qualcomm, which had a 35% share in the market in 2021. One might think this spell the end of Qualcomm’s dominance in the Android smartphone space.

However, a follow-up report to the research has been published by Counterpoint Research. The report details the price brackets where Qualcomm, MediaTek, Exynos, HiSilicon and UNISOC are leading in the race for the Android chip supplier with the largest market share.

AP-Chipset-Share-for-Android-Smartphones-by-Price-Band-in-2021 — Android Chipset 2021 Market Share by Price Bracket

A closer examination of the report reveals that most of the market share growth for MediaTek in 2021 came from the low-mid tier wholesale price segment (sub-$299), driven by strong demand for the Dimensity 700, 800 and Helio series chipsets. Qualcomm on the other hand dominated the mid-range and premium flagship market with around 50% market share across all price brackets above $300, except for the $700-$799 price bracket, in which Samsung had a lead with 46% market share in the bracket.

But the question remains, why has Qualcomm shifted away from the low-end markets and how did MediaTek manage to win the low-end market after Qualcomm’s gradual exit?

The report mentions that the reason behind these changes of trends in the market is because of the global chip shortage. With Qualcomm unable to secure its chip supply from both TSMC and Samsung, the company instead prioritized focus on ramping up supply for its 700 and 800 series Snapdragon chipsets, driving higher revenue and profitability.

However, with Qualcomm not providing much value-to-money in its 400 and 600 series Snapdragon chipsets in 2021, phone manufacturers decided to switch over to its competitor, MediaTek instead for their lower-end budget devices. MediaTek managed to put out capable and affordable 5G chipsets to the market in 2021 with their Dimensity 700 to 1200 series, which could provide performance on par and sometimes exceed competing processors in the same price bracket. And with the reveal of its Dimensity 8000 and 9000 series chipsets in 2022, it is expected that MediaTek could take the stake of the higher-end premium Android market as well in this coming year.

The report also shares some details about Samsung’s Exynos, Huawei’s HiSilicon Kirin and UNISOC chipsets in the industry in 2021. Besides the Samsung Galaxy S21 series equipped with Exynos, most of Samsung’s A, M and F series of smartphones were not equipped with Exynos. In the low-mid segment ($100-$299), its share decreased from 17% to 7%, and in the mid-high segment, its share decreased from 13% in 2020 to 6% in 2021.

UNISOC showed exciting growth in 2021 in smartphones priced less than $200. In 2020, UNISOC chipsets only catered to phones priced under $100. However, in 2021, realme, Motorola and Samsung have launched phones with the Tiger series SoC, citing better performance in the chipsets compared to its similarly priced competitors in the market.

Last but not least, HiSilicon’s SoCs had a 16% share in phones costing $500 and above in 2021, which was a decline from the 30% share in the previous year, due to the US trade ban. It is running on the inventory it added before the ban. By the end of 2022, HiSilicon’s market share is expected to continue to drop as its inventory gets depleted. Huawei has already started using Qualcomm SoCs in its new launches, but they are limited to 4G.

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DJI could release a new drone during its March 21 launch event

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 20, 2022

Chinese drone maker DJI has announced a March 21 event that could see the launch of its latest drones. The official confirmation for the event comes from the drone maker and it will launch several consumer products during next week’s event. The DJI Mini 3 series which DJI has earlier hinted on, will likely be unveiled next week.

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But a tipster @DealsDrone hints that the DJI Mavic 3 enterprise version could be released during the launch event next week. Back in November, DJI announced the Mavic 3 Cine with a raft of added features for the Mavic 3 Cine. Both models offered improvements from their predecessors, but it is unclear what features the Mavic 3 Enterprise will have that trumps the previous models. Of course, the external outlook of the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise differs from the Mavic 3, as seen from some leaked images that surfaced online. The DJI M30 drone could also be launched during the event next week. The M30 will be compatible with the RC Plus controller which provides an integrated display and other features.

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DJI has been in the spotlight in the international space due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Both sides have been deploying DJI drones in pursuing their war efforts, with Ukraine calling for action by DJI to shut out drones not registered inside Ukraine from flying within the country. As the hype builds up to next week’s launch event, we expect more details on the launch lineup to become available within the next 24 hours.

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Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G tipped to launch soon in Europe, Asia

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 20, 2022

Xiaomi has recently launched the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, and Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G-ready flagship phones in the global markets. The lineup is likely to soon receive a new mid-ranger called the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G. According to a new report by Xiaomiui, the Xiaomi 12 Lite may launch soon in markets like Europe and Asia.

The report claims that the internal testing of the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G has begun in European and Asian markets. The software versions such as V13.0.7.SLIMIXM and V13.0.0.24.SLIEUXM are associated with the said device. It was previously reported that the Xiaomi phone with 2203129G, which was spotted at the IMEI database, will be launching as the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G. Its shortened model number is L9, and it carries ‘taoyao’ codename.

Xiaomi 12 Lite Concept Render — Xiaomi 12 Lite concept render by Xiaomiui

Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G specifications (rumored)

The Xiaomi 12 Lite is expected to borrow specs from the China-exclusive Xiaomi CIVI handset and the Xiaomi 12. It is expected to arrive with a 6.55-inch AMOLED curved edge display that offers a Ful HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen will also offer other features like an in-screen fingerprint scanner and Always-On Display (AOD).

The Snapdragon 778G Plus chipset is likely to power the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G. The rear side of the phone will feature a 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GW3 primary camera, an ultrawide lens, and a macro snapper.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G will come preinstalled with Android 12 OS with MIUI 13 on top. The other specs of the device are under wraps. The device will be arriving as a successor for last year’s Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G.

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Honor Magic4 Lite specifications, renders, and pricing leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 20, 2022

Honor unveiled the Magic4 series of flagship phones at the recently held Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 tech trade show. Fresh information reveals that apart from the Magic4, Magic4 Pro, and Magic4 Ultimate Edition, the lineup also includes a mid-range phone called the Honor Magic4 Lite. A new report by Appuals has revealed the renders, specifications, and pricing of the Magic4 Lite.

Honor Magic4 Lite specifications (rumored)

The Honor Magic4 Lite 5G is expected to house a.6.81-inch TFT LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 483ppi pixel density. For selfies, it may feature a 16-megapixel camera, which will be capable of shooting up to 60fps videos. As can be seen in the leaked renders, the Magic4 Lite has a punch-hole screen with a noticeable chin.

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The glossy rear shell of the Magic4 Lite is likely to house a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, a 2-megapixel depth lens, and an LED flash housed inside a round-shaped camera module. The device will come preinstalled with the Android 11 OS, which is overlaid with Magic UI 6.

The Magic4 Lite packs a 4,800mAh battery that supports 40W fast charging over USB-C. It will not have support for wireless charging. For security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Snapdragon 695 mobile platform will be powering the Magic4 Lite. The handset will be equipped with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The device is expected to arrive with other features such as IPX2 rating for protection against minor splashes, a single speaker, 5G, dual SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, NFC, and GPS. It will lack a microSD card slot.

Honor Magic4 Lite pricing (rumored)

The Honor Magic4 Lite is likely to be priced at 299 euros. As shown in the above renders, it may come in black, blue, and silver colors. It is unclear whether the device will be announced at Honor’s upcoming event on March 29.

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Moto G 5G (2022) CAD renders emerge, key specs tipped

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 20, 2022

CAD renders of the upcoming Motorola Moto G 5G (2022) have been released by reliable tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer in collaboration with Prepp.in. Recent reports have revealed that Motorola is working on a new mid-range phone codenamed “Austin.” The new leak reveals that the Austin phone will be debuting on the market as the Moto G 5G (2022). As the moniker suggests, it will be replacing the Snapdragon 750G powered Moto G 5G from last year.

The leak reveals that the XT2213 model number belongs to the upcoming Moto G 5G (2022). It mentions that the device measures 165.4 x 75.8 x 9.3mm and features a 6.6-inch display.

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Coming to the renders, the Moto G 5G (2022) can be seen sporting a punch-hole display with a thick chin. The rear side of the phone features a 50-megapixel triple camera unit and the company’s logo. A microphone is available on the top edge, whereas its right side features a volume rocker and a power key, which is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. The Moto G 5G (2022)’s bottom edge has a 3.5mm headphone jack, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. A SIM slot is available on the left side of the phone.

Moto G 5G (2022) specifications (rumored)

Nils Ahrensmeier has seemingly revealed a few specifications of the Moto G 5G (2022). The 6.6-inch display of the device will support an HD+ resolution. It will be powered by a MediaTek chip and come with 4 GB of RAM.

The rear side of the phone may feature a 50-megapixel (S5KN1SQ03) primary camera, a 2-megapixel macro snapper, and a 2-megapixel depth helper (GC02M1). For selfies, it may come equipped with a 13-megapixel (Hi-1336) front-facing camera. The other details of the phone are under wraps.

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LG Velvet gets the promised Android 12 update in Korea

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 19, 2022

LG doomed its smartphone business last year and is currently focusing on other tech segments in the market. However, the company seems to still offer OS upgrades to some of its old smartphones. The LG Velvet that was released back in 2020 is now getting the latest Android 12 OS update.

It is worth noting that the LG Velvet was originally launched with the Android 10 OS out of the box. Now that it is getting the latest Android 12 OS, it seems to bring a lot of new features to the device. Reportedly, the models in Korea are getting the new update, and the update appears to be for the Velvet 5G.

If you are an LG Velvet owner, you should have received the update notification. If not, you can update it by heading to Settings > Software update.

The Velvet smartphone was one of LG’s premium phones in the market. The smartphone received the Android 11 update last year in February, and the Android 12 update has timely appeared on the device. It appears that LG, despite quitting the phone line, has maintained its software update promise, at least for the premium phones like Velvets in the home market.

However, this could be the last update for the LG Velvet, since it’s rare to see any LG phone getting a third OS update, especially now.

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Vivo V2196A passes 3C certification with 80W fast charging

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 19, 2022

Amid Vivo X80 rumors, we have a new Vivo phone in the news. A device with model number V2196A has passed the 3C certification in China. The certification reveals the charging details of this upcoming device.

The 3C listing was first reported by the tipster WHYLAB, it shows that a mysterious Vivo phone is due for launch. The device has a 20V and 4A charging speed, which translates to 80W charging support. It is a 5G phone and is expected to release soon.

As per the tipster, the previous standard – 66W fast charging appears to go to the lower-end Vivo models as the 80 fast-charging technology becomes more standard for the higher-end models.

In the upcoming months, we have phone launches for the Vivo X80, Vivo X Fold, Vivo X Note, and the sub-brands iQOO Neo6. All of these models will support the 80W fast charging technology.

In related news, the much-awaited Vivo X80 Pro was recently tipped to come with the Sony IMX8-series sensor. The device is reported to have the V1 ISP and Dimensity 9000 SoC, under the hood. The smartphone is said to come with a 6.78-inch 120Hz E5 AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution. It is expected to come with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It will pack a 4,700mAh battery, and apart from the 80W charging support, it will also have the 50W wireless fast charging technology.

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POCO Days Sale offers four of these POCO phones at a discounted price

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 19, 2022

POCO has officially announced its POCO Days sale for the Indian market. The sale offers all the available budget smartphones from the brand at a discounted price. Additionally, there are also some bank offers available during the sale period. Let’s take a look.

The POCO Sale is already live and it will end on March 24. In the sale period, there will be four POCO smartphones – POCO C31, M3 Pro 5G, M4 Pro 5G, M4 Pro – available at special prices. The phones can be purchased from the Flipkart India website.

Starting with the entry-level POCO C31, the phone’s price is now discounted and is as low as Rs. 6,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant. The phone’s effective price is Rs. 7,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. These prices include the normal discount as well as the bank offers. Notably, the phone usually sells for Rs. 8,499 on Flipkart.

Next up, is the POCO M3 Pro 5G, which was launched for Rs. 13,999 for the base 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant is now priced for as low as Rs. 10,999. The higher variant’s price has also been lowered. Again, this is inclusive of SBI bank offers.

The Poco M4 Pro and M4 Pro 5G are now available for as low as Rs. 13,999 and Rs. 14,999, respectively. The discounted price is inclusive of normal discounts and HDFC bank card offers.

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Honor X7, X8 and X9 5G specs and design quietly revealed in UAE private launch event

By

Leo Wong De Quan

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Mar 19, 2022

Honor has officially announced that it will be holding a major global launch event on March 29 for its fresh new X series lineup of devices, which are respectively the Honor X7, X8 and X9 5G. The company had already officially announced the Honor X8 a week prior, but not the Honor X7 and X9 5G.

However, it seems that we need not wait any longer for the specs and designs of the upcoming Honor X series. As Honor recently held a private media launch event in the UAE announcing the Honor X series, showing off the striking designs while detailing the specs of the Honor X7, Honor X8 and Honor X9 5G.

Honor X series private UAE launch — Honor X series Private Launch in UAE.

honor-x9-x8-x7-photo — Designs of Honor X9, X8 and X7 revealed via event poster.

Although all 3 models are bearing the new ‘X’ name in the Honor family, all 3 models are actually rebadged devices that were launched within the last 3 months in China, but the X series is equipped with Google services and catered as a “global variant”.

Since the Honor X8 with the Snapdragon 680 specs were already detailed last week, we’ll be only detailing the specs and designs of the Honor X7 and the Honor X9 5G.

Honor X7

The Honor X7 is the global variant of the Honor Play 30 Plus launched in China back in December 2021.

HONOR Play 30 Plus 5G Featured B-min — Honor Play 30 Plus

The device sports a 6.74-inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels (HD+), 16.7 million colours, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The TÜV Rheinland-certified (for low blue-light emission) display also has a dewdrop notch with a 90.07% screen-to-body ratio.

It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC coupled with 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB storage. As for software, it boots Magic UI 5.0 based on Android 11.

The phone houses a dual-camera setup on the back comprising of a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it uses a 5MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

On the connectivity front, the smartphone supports dual SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, and GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, BeiDou). It also features a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port, and a MicroSD card slot.

The device comes with all the essential sensors like an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, proximity light sensor, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It measures 167.59 × 77.19 × 8.62mm in dimensions, weighs 198g, and arrives in four stunning colours (black, silver, blue, gold).

HONOR Play 30 Plus 5G Featured A-min — Honor Play 30 Plus

Honor X9 5G

The Honor X9 5G is the global variant of the Honor X30 launched in China back in December 2021.

The device is powered by Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G processor built on TSMC’s 6nm process. The smartphone is paired with 6 GB and 8 GB RAM with 128 GB and 256 GB internal storage options.

The device is fueled by a large non-removable Li-Po 4800 mAh battery with 66W Fast charging, which Huawei claims to charge from 0% to 80% in 30 minutes. The sensors include Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass.

The display is a 6.81 inches IPS LCD panel on a 1080 x 2388 resolution. The camera on the rear side consists of a triple camera that includes 48 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro) + 2 MP (depth) and on the front, there is 16 MP.

The device dimension is 166.1 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm and it weighs 189 grams. The phone runs on Android 11 baked into Magic UI 5.0.

The rear design of the HONOR X9 reminds us that it shares a lot of design cues of premium flagships such as the Huawei Magic 4 and Huawei Mate 40 Pro.

The Honor X9 will come in premium-like colours like Black, Blue, Silver, and Gold.

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Redmi K50 vs Redmi K50 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 19, 2022

The world’s first phones with the new MediaTek flagship mobile platforms are on the shelves. We are talking about the Redmi K50 and the Redmi K50 Pro: two amazing flagships sold at incredible prices. If you need a flagship killer with the lowest amount of money possible, these devices are definitely the ones worth considering. But what differs between the two models and which one should you opt for? You can understand it by discovering the differences between their specs sheets and this comparison between their specifications will help you a lot.

Xiaomi Redmi K50 vs Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro

	Xiaomi Redmi K50	Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163.1 x 76.2 x 8.5 mm, 201 g	163.1 x 76.2 x 8.5 mm, 201 g
DISPLAY	6.67 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels (Quad HD+), OLED	6.67 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels (Quad HD+), OLED
PROCESSOR	Mediatek Dimensity 8100, octa-core 2.85 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 9000, octa-core 3.05 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 12, MIUI	Android 12, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/3.0 20 MP front camera	Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 20 MP front camera
BATTERY	5500 mAh, fast charging 67W	5000 mAh, Fast Charging 120W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM	5G, dual SIM

Design

The Redmi K50 and the Redmi K50 Pro have exactly the same design. Even though their batteries have different capacities, even the dimensions and the weight of these two phones is identical. We even get the same color options: black, gray, blue, and green. The handsets feature a glass back and a front glass protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. They have the IP53 certification making them dust resistant and splash resistant, as well as a side-mounted fingerprint reader. On the upper part, they sport an infrared port thanks to which you can use them as TV remotes, but they do not feature any audio jack.

Display

Even the displays of these two flagships are the same. The Redmi K50 and the Redmi K50 Pro come with an OLED panel sporting a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, Dolby Vision, and a peak brightness of up to 1200 nits. It is a great high-end panel and one of the few Quad HD+ displays you can find in their price range. The display is flat and protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. As already said, there is no in-display fingerprint reader. But the phones come with powerful stereo speakers for a great multimedia experience.

Specs & Software

The Redmi K50 and the Redmi K50 Pro differ in their processors. The former is equipped with an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset built at 5 nm and running at a max frequency of 2.85 GHz, while the latter is fueled by the octa-core Mediatek Dimensity 9000 SoC built at 4 nm with a max frequency of 3.05 GHz. Both are high-end mobile platforms, but the Dimensity 9000 provides higher CPU and GPU performance because it is the best Mediatek SoC. Further, the Redmi K50 Pro comes in an additional memory configuration sporting 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. The phones run Android 12 customized by MIUI 13 out of the box.

Camera

While the secondary sensors are again the same, the main camera of the two flagship killers is different. The vanilla Redmi K50 has a 48 MP sensor with OIS, while the Pro variant has a more advanced 108 MP camera with OIS. The latter is able to shoot more detailed photos in every condition. The secondary sensors are an 8 MP ultrawide lens and a 2 MP macro camera. The front camera is a 20 MP snapper with 1080p video recording at 120 fps.

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Battery

The only better specification of the Redmi K50 if compared to its Pro variant is the battery capacity. Despite being more affordable, it packs a bigger 5500 mAh battery providing a longer battery life. But the Pro variant has a faster charging technology with a power of 120W (against only 67W).

Price

The Redmi K50 carries a starting price of €340 or $376 in the Chinese market, while the Pro variant starts from €430 / $476 at the actual change. At the end of the day, there are only four differences between these two phones. The first is the processor: Dimensity 8100 and Dimensity 9000, respectively. Then we got the main camera: a 48 MP main sensor against a 108 MP lens. Further, the battery capacities are 5500 mAh and 5000 mAh. Last but not least, the charging speeds.

Xiaomi Redmi K50 vs Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K50

PRO

Bigger battery
More affordable
Same QHD+ display as the Pro

CONS

Inferior camera
Inferior chipset

Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro

PRO

Better chipset
Superior camera
Faster charging

CONS

Price
Smaller battery

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Moto G30 gets the Android 12 update in Brazil

By

Pranav Sawant

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Mar 19, 2022

The Moto G30 that was launched last year is now receiving the latest Android 12 update. The smartphone was originally launched running on Android 11 out of the box. The new update is currently being rolled out to some regions and is for the models mentioned below.

The Moto G30 in Brazil is getting the Android 12 OS update. The smartphone with model number XT2129-1-DS, which is the Brazilian model with dual-SIM support is getting the update. The update includes the February 2022 security patch and has all the Android 12 features.

The update is sized at 1.09GB and has the version number – S0RCS32.41-10-9-2. Users owning the smartphone should have received the update notification. If not, simply head to the setting page, followed by the software update tab, and install it.

Motorola Moto G30 Specifications

The Moto G30 is a budget smartphone with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display. It has a 1600 x 720 pixels resolution and a 90Hz standard refresh rate. The phone has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and was initially launched with Android 11 out of the box.

The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC and has up to 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage. The device has a 64MP quad-camera system and a 13MP selfie snapper. It packs a 5,000mAh battery paired with 20W of Turbopower fast charging technology.

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Realme GT Neo3’s display costs more than GT Neo2; has 94.2% screen-to-body ratio

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Pranav Sawant

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Mar 19, 2022

Realme has scheduled to launch the GT Neo3 smartphone on March 22 in the Chinese market. Ahead of its launch, the company has been teasing some of the phone’s key details. Just like that, Realme has now shared the display details of the Realme GT Neo3.

According to Realme, the GT Neo3’s display costs much more than the predecessor GT Neo2’s screen. The GT Neo3’s display brings major improvements like an ultra-narrow bezel display and improved colors. The smartphone’s display has a 2.37mm ultra-narrow chin and 1.48mm super-thin bezels.

The screen is claimed to have a screen-to-body ratio of 94.2%, which is a huge improvement over the 85.7% screen-to-body ratio of the predecessor’s screen. Furthermore, it has a flexible straight screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1000Hz “Gaming Control Engine”.

The display has 1.07 billion colors and supports HDR10+ certification. Moreover, the screen supports DC dimming and also has chip-by-chip calibration. It also has an in-display fingerprint scanner.

It appears the Realme GT Neo3 brings a lot to its specs sheet. Previous teasers have confirmed that the smartphone will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with Full-HD+ resolution. It will be a punch-hole panel.

The device will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC and have an independent display chip. Both combined are expected to offer great performance. The smartphone will also bring LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

As for the cameras, the device is expected to come with a triple camera system with a 50MP Sony IMX766 main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. Upfront, it will feature a 16MP selfie snapper.

It is expected to have a 4,500mAh battery with support for 150W fast charging technology. Realme has confirmed that the phone will go from 0% to 50% in just 5 minutes of charging. The phone will boot on Android 12 OS out of the box and have Realme UI on top.

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