A new leak has revealed some interesting information regarding the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4. Apparently, the next gen foldable phone will be arrive a stronger material for its display that will enable it to support regular S Pens.
Galaxy Z Fold4 Render Leak
According to Naver, the Galaxy Z Fold4 will arrive with a more durable version of Ultra Thin Glass (UTG), which could be marketed as the Super UTG. Furthermore, the South Korean tech giant is also planning on bringing support for regular S Pens that won’t damage the display panel, because of this change. For those unaware, the Galaxy Z Fold3 was not strong enough to properly support the regular version of S Pen without possibly damaging the display.
Thus, the brand had to introduce the S Pen Fold Edition, which had retractable tip. But now, it seems that the next gen version of the Galaxy Fold will support the regular version thanks to the strong UTG. Notably, the news came from someone claiming to work for Samsung’s domestic supply chain. So take this information with a pinch of salt for now. Although, while the UTG is flexible and proved to be reliable, the company must have realized that it needs to be more durable.
Galaxy Z Fold3
Thanks to the new Super UTG, many issues related to Galaxy Fold devices cracking will likely be addressed. Recently, a few users of Reddits have come forward with their damaged Galaxy Z Fold3. They stated that the screen cracked without any reason but the company refused to fix them claiming that they were caused by external factors. So, the new UTG might be the answer to solving this issue on next gen foldable phones.
Vivo’s upcoming flagship offering will be the Vivo X80 series. The series will comprise the X80, X80 Pro, and X80 Pro Plus smartphones. While the details for the vanilla X80 are scarce, we do know that the Pro and Pro Plus will power Dimensity and Snapdragon chips, respectively. Now, the popular tipster DigitalChatStation has cryptically revealed the Dimensity-powered Vivo X80 Pro will come with Sony’s IMX8-series sensor.
The tipster reveals that, as for Vivo, the IMX8-series sensor will be supported by a Dimensity 9000-powered device. As of now, the Vivo X80 Pro is the only upcoming Vivo phone to come with the aforementioned chipset. Having said that, we can believe that the upcoming Vivo X80 Pro will come with the new IMX8-series or IMX800 sensor.
As per the tipster, this IMX8-series sensor will be a 50MP primary unit. To recall, the previous rumors have revealed that the X80 Pro will come with a 50MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP quad-camera setup. So, the 50MP tipped unit is in line with the past leaks, however, the previous leak revealed an IMX789 sensor, instead of the now rumored IMX8-series/IMX800 sensor.
Furthermore, the tipster says that the phone will also have the V1 Image Signal Processor. To those unaware, the Vivo V1 is the company’s self-developed chip that offers an array of benefits. The chip brings better image processing and also enables high computing power and low power consumption. Currently, the Vivo X70 series has the V1 ISP.
The Vivo could be amongst the first devices with the IMX8/IMX800 series sensor. Honor will be another brand to bring this sensor to its phones. A recent leak from @RODENT950 revealed that the Honor Magic 4 Pro+ will also feature an IMX800 sensor.
Vivo X80 Pro Specifications (Rumored)
Other than this, the Vivo X80 Pro is tipped to come with a 6.78-inch FHD+ E5 AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 10-bit color depth. It will have the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC paired with 6GB/8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB/256GB of USF 3.1 internal storage.
As mentioned earlier, it will have a 50MP quad-camera system. The secondary lens will be a 12MP ultra-wide lens(IMX663 sensor), a 12MP tertiary lens with 2x optical zoom, and lastly a 12MP telephoto lens with 10x hybrid and 60x “code zoom”. It is said to have a 32MP selfie shooter.
It will pack a 4,700mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support. The phone will run on Android 12 OS and have an in-display fingerprint scanner. The device is tipped to cost around CNY 5,699(~$898).
Apple’s team of employees working on the company’s very first electric vehicle has been dissolved temporarily, but must be reorganized within the next three to six months in order to meet the 2025 mass production goals, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said with a tweet on Tuesday.
The company’s EV plans have reportedly faced numerous setbacks already since its advent way back in 2014 (via MacRumors). More recently, in November 2021, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple was accelerating work on its EV, aiming for one with full self-driving capabilities. He also said that Apple was aiming for a 2025 launch but that could be delayed due to development challenges.
The Apple Car project team has been dissolved for some time. The reorganization within the next three to six months is necessary to achieve the goal of mass production by 2025.
Kevin Lynch, Apple’s VP of technology, has been said to be reassigned to head the Apple Car project in September 2021. This comes following another report that said that John Giannandrea was overseeing development in 2021, indicating that there has been a change in leadership.
Foxconn and Luxshare are rumored to be the top candidates to produce the Apple Car, according to a report by DigiTimes Asia. The two firms are two key manufacturers for Apple products and have already entered the EV market, aiming for a strong manufacturing capability by the time Apple is done with the development stage.
Apple Car rumors have been doing rounds for years now. Although it is not expected to debut anytime soon, it looks like the company is finally speeding things up to meet the 2025 deadline.
A couple of weeks back, Samsung unveiled multiple new laptops at MWC 2022. Some of them have been teased by the company in India for the past few days. Now, the firm has officially revealed when these notebooks will be announced in the country.
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro
Samsung has confirmed to Gadgets360 that it will launch 6 laptops in India on March 17. These notebooks will be available in multiple variants at different price points. The starting price is said to be under ₹40,000.
The South Korean electronics giant will be unveiling the following computers tomorrow in India.
Galaxy Book2
Galaxy Book2 360
Galaxy Book2 Pro
Galaxy Book2 Pro 360
Galaxy Book2 Business
Galaxy Book Go
All of them will boot Microsoft Windows 11 out of the box. Further, the Galaxy Book Go will be the only model featuring an ARM chip. It is also the oldest one as it was first announced in June 2021. But unfortunately, it will only arrive in a WiFi-only variant in the country. For the unaware, the computer comes in both 4G and 5G variants in some markets.
Samsung aims to compete with the likes of Xiaomi and realme. The company admits that 2021 and 2021 would have been better for a re-entry. However, it believes 2022 is not too late.
The pricing and availability details of the aforementioned laptops in India will be out in less than 24 hours. What are your guesses on the price? Do let us know in the comment section below.
The iQOO Z6 5G has just been launched in India. The new smartphone is being marketed as the fastest 5G handset in its price segment, so let’s find out what makes this device so special.
Design & Display
The iQOO Z6 5G from the Chinese smartphone maker sports a 6.58 inch FHD+ LCD display that has a 90.61 percent screen to body ratio and DCI P3 color gamut. It also supports 120Hz high refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. This would come especially helpful when playing intense multiple games. This is supplemented by its design as well, with the brand stating that the device has a 5 layer liquid cooling system that helps keep the device cool.
The company also placed an emphasis on its design, with the iQOO Z6 5G measuring just 8.25mm in thickness and weighing just 186 grams. It also adopts a flat design with rounded corners, with the rear having a triple camera module and the front sporting a notch display. This device is built in a 2.5D flat frame design that also features AG finish. It also houses a side mounted fingerprint scanner as well.
Specs & Features
Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC, which is why the company is claiming its the fastest 5G handset in the price segment. This chipset is based on a 6nm process and is paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of internal storage. A large 5,000mAh battery pack runs the device that supports 18W fast charging and reverse charging as well.
The device boots FunTouch OS 12, which is based on Android 12, out of the box and also offers a USB Type C, 3.5mm headphone jack, a microSD card slot, Bluetooth, and more for connectivity. Interestingly, the handset also supports virtual memory expansion that adds up to an additional 4GB of memory. Another feature is the Ultra Game Mode that optimizes the games and helps boost the CPU and GPU performance.
Camera
On the rear, the iQOO Z6 5G sports a 50 megapixel primary camera, that is paired with a 2 megapixel bokeh lens and another 2 megapixel macro sensor. Meanwhile, the front features a 16 megapixel selfie shooter. The smartphone features Eye Autofocus as well, which allows users to maintain a stable and clear focus on the subject in motion.
Pricing & Availability
The iQOO Z6 5G arrives in the sub 18K INR category and is available in multiple storage configurations. This includes:
4GB + 128GB – 15,999 (roughly 210 US Dollars)
6GB + 128GB – 16,999 (roughly 222 US Dollars)
8GB + 128GB – 17,999 (roughly 236 US Dollars)
Notably, the device will be offered with a 2,000 INR (roughly 26 US Dollars) discount for those that purchase it through the HDFC Bank. The Z6 is offered in two color options, namely Chromatic Blue and Dynamo Black colors and will go on sale starting from 22nd March 2022.
Earlier this month, Vivo refreshed its Y33s 4G with the introduction of the new Vivo Y33s 5G in China. The 5G smartphone comes with Dimensity 700 SoC, a big battery, and the latest Android 12 OS. The device has now gone on sale in the Chinese market at a starting price of CNY 1,299(~$206).
Vivo Y33s 5G Specifications
The Vivo Y33s 5G comes with a 6.51-inch water-drop notch display with an HD+(1600 x 720 pixels) resolution. It is an IPS LCD panel with 269 PPI pixel density and a 60Hz standard refresh rate.
Vivo Y33s 5G
As for cameras, the phone has an 8MP selfie shooter at the front. It boasts a dual-camera system at the rear with a 13MP main lens and a 2MP macro sensor. It has a side-facing fingerprint scanner for security and has Android 12 OS with Origin OceanOS UI on top of it.
Powering the smartphone is the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC that’s coupled with 4GB, 6GB, 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. It has a microSD card slot for additional storage requirements.
Vivo Y33s 5G
The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging technology. It is a dual-SIM phone that has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port. The phone has Bluetooth v5.1 and Wi-Fi support.
Price and Colors
The Vivo Y33s 5G starts at CNY 1,299(~$205) for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, CNY 1,399(~$220) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, and lastly CNY 1,499(~$236) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The device comes in three colors – Fluorite Black, Snow Dawn, and Nebula Blue.
The CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, has just announced that non fungible tokens or popularly known as NFTs, will soon be made available on one of its social media platforms, which is Instagram.
According to a BusinessInsiderreport, the senior official at Meta was addressing one of the sessions at the South By Southwest event earlier this week. There, he stated that “over the next several months, the ability to bring some of your NFTs in, hopefully over time be able to mint things within that environment.” The Meta CEO further added that “a bunch of technical things that need to get worked out before that’ll really be seamless to happen. We’re working on bringing NFTs to Instagram in the near term.”
Similarly, Instagram Head, Adam Mosseri, also said that recently the company is “actively exploring NFTs” but did not divulge any other details regarding this matter. Additionally, Zuckerberf said that it is placing an emphasis on India and its creators and developer community as well. This news also arrives as the tech giant is shifting its focus on AR (augmented reality) driven Metaverse experiences for billions across the world.
Zuckerberg also spoke at the company’s Fuel for India’ event, where he said that Indian will play a crucial role in the building of Metaverse and its future. The Metaverse is basically being heralded as the successor to the mobile internet, with Twitter also introducing a new feature that lets users set an NFT as their own profile picture.
Samsung launched the Galaxy F23 5G smartphone in the Indian market with an interesting specs sheet. The device brings Snapdragon 750G SoC, 120Hz display, and triple cameras at an affordable price. Starting today, the device has gone on sale in the country.
The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G has gone on its first-ever sale in India. The smartphone comes in 4GB + 128GB variant priced at Rs. 17,499(~$230) and 6GB + 128GB variant priced at Rs. 18,499(~$242). However, the phone is now available at an introductory price of Rs. 15,999(~$210) and Rs. 16,999(~$223), respectively.
Samsung is also offering cashback of Rs. 1,000(~$13) on ICICI bank credit/debit cards and 2 months Youtube Premium subscription for free. The smartphone can be purchased from Flipkart and Samsung’s official website.
Samsung Galaxy F23 5G Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G has a plastic body, but it boasts a cleaner look at the back. It has a 6.6-inch TFT LCD panel with a Full-HD+ resolution(2408 x 1080 pixels). The device has a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
It has a triple camera system at the rear placed vertically holding a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. Upfront, it has an 8MP selfie shooter. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security and boots on the latest Android 12 OS. Samsung is also offering 2 years of OS updates and 4 years of security updates.
Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device also has a microSD card slot for additional storage needs.
It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. But do note that the phone doesn’t ship with the power adapter, so you’ve to buy it separately. The dual-SIM phone comes with 12 5G bands, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, and NFC support.
In recent years, the automobile industry has been developing autonomous driving technology that will soon take away human interaction from the vehicle entirely. But even if you’re no longer driving the car, an in vehicle entertainment system is still required. And the Mercedes EQS SUV is already offering some great features.
The new car from the automobile giant is an all electric model, which is also the third model to be based on the company’s dedicated EV architecture. On the inside, it will featuer a massive 56 inch MBUX Hyperscreen. It also has a 12.3 inch OLED display in front, so that the passenger will be able to stream videos while the SUV is moving. Furthermore, the passengers will also have to wear headphones to avoid distracting the driver.
Although, the brand will also employ a second safeguard that will guarantee that the driver is focusing on the road. The car will dim the passenger screen as soon as it detects the driver trying to glance at it. This is made possible thanks to an in built driver monitoring system that will track their eyes. Notably, this is a first for Mercedes, although, other brands like Jeep also lets passengers watch videos in their Grand Wagoneer and Grand Cherokee models.
Mercedes may also be planning on bringing this feature to some of its other vehicle models as well. This could include the the likes of the EQS sedan, which has the same technology. However, the company has yet to officially confirm this news. Apart from this highlighting feature, the EQS SUV will also feature Dolby Atmos sound system and a air pruification system as well.
Realme is gearing up to launch its new premium smartphone in its home market China, dubbed as Realme GT Neo3. As the name indicates, the phone is a successor to the Realme GT Neo2 launched last year.
Ahead of the official launch of the Realme GT Neo3 smartphone later this month, the company has shared the official render of the device, showcasing the back panel of the upcoming flagship smartphone from the brand.
The image shared by the company showcases the Realme GT Neo3 smartphone in Blue color with a dual-stripe design. The white-colored strips run from the camera module to the bottom of the phone and also has the company’s branding and the tagline.
The rectangular-shaped camera module is placed in the top-left corner. There are three camera sensors which are arranged in a triangular pattern with a bigger sensor in the top-center position and two smaller sensors placed below it side-by-side. There’s also an LED flash placed between the top and bottom camera sensors inside the camera module.
The volume rocker keys are placed on the left side of the smartphone while the bottom edge has a USB Type-C port and speaker grille. The image shared by Realme only shows the back panel of the phone and not the front side.
Based on the leaks and reports so far, the Realme GT Neo3 will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with Full-HD+ screen resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is said to have an in-display fingerprint sensor for added security.
On the backside, the triple-camera setup will consist of a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. On the front side, the device will feature a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
It is expected to come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor, coupled with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device will run the latest Android 12 operating system with the company’s own Realme UI on top.
The Realme GT Neo3 is said to come in two battery options — one with a 5,000mAh battery and 80W fast charging support and another with a 4,500mAh battery and 150W fast charging support. The phone is expected to be priced around 2,000 yuan in China but to know for sure, we will have to wait for the official launch event.
Redmi K50 series smartphones are set to be officially announced for the Chinese market tomorrow, i.e. on 17th March. Ahead of the launch, the company has been teasing key features of the upcoming phones.
In the latest teaser poster, the company has confirmed that all the models in the Redmi K50 series will come with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) in the rear camera setup. This will help users avoid or reduce shakiness while capturing photos or videos.
The company has revealed some key details so far through teaser posters. It recently confirmed that the Redmi K50 series phone will come packed with a 5,000mAh battery and have support for 120W fast charging to fully charge the phone within 20 minutes.
Prior to that, Redmi has confirmed that the smartphone will feature a display from Samsung with support for 2K screen resolution. It is claimed to have a pixel density of 526ppi and has support for several advanced adjustments.
It has also been confirmed that the Redmi K50 series phones will come with dual stereo speakers with support for Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Double Gold certification. For connectivity, there’s dual-frequency GPS, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, IR blaster, and is said to be the first in the industry to support Bluetooth 5.3.
For those who are unaware, the Chinese company is expected to launch three models in the lineup tomorrow — Redmi K50, Redmi K50 Pro, and Redmi K50 Pro+. They will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, MediaTek Dimensity 8100, and MediaTek Dimensity 9000, respectively. The company has already launched Redmi K50 Gaming Edition which comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.
Google launched the current-generation flagship smartphones — Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro towards the end of last year, becoming the first devices from the company to come powered by its own Tensor processor.
Now, the company is gearing up to launch the successor — Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro and there have been a few leaks related to the upcoming flagship smartphones. In the latest leak, the launch timeline for the devices has been revealed.
If the latest reports are to be believed, then the Google Pixel 7 series smartphones could launch earlier than its usual timeframe. It is being speculated that the phones could launch sometime in September, a bit earlier than its usual launch in October.
The upcoming phones are about a month ahead of the Pixel 6 series scheduled, leading to the speculation of their early arrival into the market. However, there’s also a possibility that the company could use the extra time to fine-tune the product.
The Pixel 7 is expected to have a 6.3-inch display while the ultra-premium Pixel 7 Pro will feature a 6.7-inch display. The Pro model is said to have support for a 120Hz refresh rate and the screen will use the LTPO panel.
On the other hand, the regular Pixel 7 is said to have a non-LTPO display and offer a 90Hz screen refresh rate. The phone will be smaller and thinner compared to the current-generation Pixel 6, which could mean a slightly smaller battery.
Internally, the devices will come powered by the company’s own processor, which will be a successor to the Google Tensor SoC. Recently, renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 7 were leaked online, showcasing that the design of the phone remains unchanged but there will be some minor improvements.
Redmi will be holding its next launch event on March 17 in China. Several tipsters have claimed that Xiaomi’s sub-brand will launch three models, such as the Redmi K50, K50 Pro, and K50 Pro+ on the said date. However, a fresh leak by Chinese tipster Bald is Panda claims that the Redmi phones that are going to launch on March 17 are the Redmi K40S, Redmi K50, and Redmi K50 Pro.
According to the tipster, the Redmi K40S will be fueled by the Snapdragon 870. This model will offer users a 6.67-inch AMOLED E4 screen, and it will be packed with a 4,500mAh battery. The handset will come with support for 67W fast charging. To recall, this device was previously speculated to launch as the Redmi K50. Based on previous reports, the device will come in variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.
Redmi K50 in Blue
The tipster further claimed that the Redmi K50 will be powered by the Dimensity 8100 chipset. The K50 will come with a 6.67-inch AMOLED E4 display that offers a Quad HD+ resolution. The device will pack a 5,500mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging. This model was previously expected to debut as the K50 Pro. It may come in models such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. Its rear side may feature a 108-megapixel triple camera unit.
The Redmi K50 Pro will arrive with the Dimensity 9000 chipset onboard. It will offer users a 6.67-inch AMOLED E4 screen that produces a QHD+ resolution. The device could be equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with faster 120W charging. This model was previously speculated to debut as the K50 Pro+. It is expected to arrive in configuration such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. Its rear shell is likely to feature an OIS-enabled 108-megapixel triple camera unit.
Samsung will be unveiling the Galaxy A53 5G on March 17 through a global launch event. Ahead of the launch, a Vietnamese YouTuber Đức Khánh Channel has a hands-on video of the unannounced smartphone. The 7-minute video gives a good look at the design of the phone.
The Galaxy A53 5G hands-on video showcases its ‘Blue Sky’ variant. The video mentions that the device measures 8.1mm in thickness and weighs 189 grams. The bottom edge of the phone has a SIM slot, a USB-C port, a microphone, and a speaker grille. It lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.
The 5nm Exynos 1280 chipset, which is yet to go official, is present under the hood of the Galaxy A53 5G. The device is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and comes with 8 GB of RAM Plus (virtual RAM). The YouTube video shows that the Exynos 1280 powered handset has scored 373,500 points on the AnTuTu benchmarks. The YouTuber claimed that the phone felt cool after 30 minutes of gaming.
The device will come with 128 GB of storage and a 5,000mAh battery. It will carry support for 25W fast charging. Previous reports have claimed that the retail package of the device will not include a charger.
Coming to the screen, the Galaxy A53 5G has a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED display with an Infinity-O punch-hole design. It offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, a 407 poi pixel density, and 800 nits of brightness. For durability, the device will offer Gorilla Glass 5 protection and IP67 water-resistance.
The rear camera setup of the phone comprises an OIS-enabled 64-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel depth sensor, and a 5-megapixel macro camera. For selfies, it is likely to feature a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.
Google is reportedly working on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro series of flagship phones. In all likelihood, the Pixel 7 duo will debut in October this year. The rumor mill is now gradually revealing key details on the specs of both smartphones. Now, display analyst Ross Young has tipped the screen sizes of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro.
According to Young, the Pixel 7 will be equipped with a 6.3-inch display, which means it will be slightly smaller than the 6.4-inch screen available on the Pixel 6. As far as the Pixel 7 Pro, its screen size is likely to be same as its predecessor, the Pixel 6 Pro.
Google Pixel 7 Pro CAD renders by Steve Hemmerstoffer / SmartPrix
To recall, the Pixel 6 Pro features a 6.71-inch AMOLED LTPO QHD+ 120Hz display. It remains to be seen whether the the Pixel 7 Pro will retain the same display. Young added that the shipping of the Pixel 7 series display panels will begin in May, which means it will start one earlier than last year.
Last month, reliable tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer shared the CAD renders of the Pixel 7 Pro. The images revealed that the display will have a centrally aligned punch-hole and curved edges. The handset is said to measure 163 x 76.6 x 8.7mm.
The CAD renders further revealed that the Pixel 7 Pro’s rear design will not be too different from its predecessor. It will continue to sport a dual-tone design with a horizontal camera module housing a triple camera unit, a microphone, and an LED flash. While the exact details of its cameras are not known, it is expected to feature a main wide-angle lens, an ultrawide camera, and a periscope telephoto snapper.
Past reports have revealed that the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are codenamed as Cheetah and Panther, respectively. They are likely to come equipped with the second-generation edition of the Tensor chip, which may include a Samsung-supplied Exynos 5300 modem. The Pixel 7 duo is expected to come preinstalled with Android 13 OS.
Redmi K50 Pro is all set to launch on March 17 in China. Publication Xiaomiui released live shots of the Redmi K50 Pro ahead of its launch to reveal its front and back designs.The publication also shared the key specifications of the device.
According to the publication, the Redmi K50 Pro will be equipped with a plastic build. The rear side of the phone has a rectangle-shaped camera module that houses an OIS-enabled 108-megapixel triple camera unit. The front side of the device has a centrally positioned punch-hole. The leaked image shows that the K50 Pro runs on MIUI 13.0.2 and has 256 GB of storage.
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Redmi K50 Pro live shots
Redmi K50 Pro live shots
Redmi K50 Pro specifications (rumored)
The Redmi K50 Pro is speculated to arrive with a 6.67-inch AMOLED E4 display that carries support for a Quad HD+ resolution. The Dimensity 9000 chipset is likely to power the Redmi K50 Pro. The TENAA appearance of the device revealed that it will be arriving in variants such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. It is likely to arrive with LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
The device will come preinstalled with the Android 12 OS and MIUI 13. It is speculated to arrive with a side-facing fingerprint scanner (not visible in the leaked shots). The rumor mill is yet to leak concrete information on the camera specs of the device.
The Redmi K50 Pro will arrive with a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 120W fast charging. At present, there is no word on the price of the device.
Earlier this month, Redmi silently unveiled the Redmi Note 11E and Redmi Note 11E Pro smartphones in China. At present, the Note 11E is exclusively available for purchase in the home market. Fresh information shared by Kacper Skrzypek and Xiaomiui reveals that the Note 11E will be rebranded with as many as three different names for different markets.
The Redmi Note 11E features a 6.58-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display with a teardrop notch. The Dimensity 700-powered handset features 4 GB or 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, a 5-megapixel front camera, a 50-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) dual-camera setup, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
Redmi Note 11E
According to Skrzypek, China’s Redmi Note 11E will be released in other markets with names like Redmi 10 5G, Redmi 10 Prime+ 5G, and POCO M4 5G. Sharing a screenshot of the MIUI code, Xiaomiui mentioned that China’s Note 11E with a 22041219C model number will be rebadged as the Redmi 10 5G in the global markets. The 22041219G and 22041219NY model numbers belong to the Redmi 10 5G. In the global markets, the handsets will be released with the Redmi 10 5G and Redmi 10 5G NFC.
The Redmi 10 Prime+ 5G will be exclusively available in India. Its model number will be 22041219I. The publication also mentioned that the Redmi Note 11E 5G will be rebranded as POCO M4 5G in globaland Indian markets. While the POCO phone may pack the same specs, it may sport a different rear design. The publication further mentioned that the two variants heading to the global markets will b called the POCO M4 5G NFC and POCO M4 5G (without NFC support).
After leaving Huawei alone, Honor is finally back in the European market with a new flagship series. The Honor Magic 4 lineup is composed of two handsets including a top-tier flagship with no compromises and a more affordable one but with the same hardware department. We are talking about the vanilla version and the Honor Magic4 Pro: two phones which have nothing to envy to the most expensive devices on the shelves. Is really Honor back to the market with two perfect phones? While waiting for testing them, this comparison between their specifications will tell you the differences between the Honor Magic 4 and the Pro variant.
The Honor Magic4 and the Honor Magic4 Pro have exactly the same design. It includes a curved screen on the front side, as well as a glass back with a huge circular camera module just like the latest Huawei Mate Series phones, and very narrow bezels around the displays. There is only one difference when it comes to aesthetics: the punch hole. While the vanilla version has a single punch hole placed in the middle, the Pro variant has a dual punch hole on the upper left corner of the screen because there is an additional sensor for 3D facial recognition. Another important difference that does not regard the design is the IP68 certification making the Pro variant waterproof and dustproof, while the original Honor Magic4 has the IP54 certification for dust resistance and splash resistance.
Display
The Honor Magic4 and the Pro variant have very similar displays, but not exactly the same. The difference lies in the number of pixels of the panels: the Pro version has a resolution of 1312 x 2848 pixels, while the vanilla version has a resolution of 1224 x 2664 pixels. We already mentioned the only other difference between these panels: the punch hole. For the rest, they come with the same specifications: they are OLED panels with a diagonal of 6.81 inches, one billion colors, the LTPO technology enabling an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, the HDR10+ certification, an in-display fingerprint reader, and a peak brightness up to 1000 nits.
Specs & Software
Even the hardware department of these two devices is the same. They are powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform built at 4 nm and running at a max frequency of 3 GHz: it is the best processor you can currently get in the Android world. The chip is paired with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage in the base variant and 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage in the most expensive variant. The performance is very high and they are among the fastest and smoothest phones you can currently purchase. They also run Android 12 out of the box, customized by Magic UI 6 and including Google Mobile Services in the global market.
Camera
The most important difference between the Honor Magic 4 and the Honor Magic4 Pro is the camera setup. Both the phones come with a pair of 50 MP cameras including the main sensor and an ultrawide lens. The vanilla version has an 8 MP periscope sensor with 5x optical zoom, while the Pro comes with an amazing 64 MP periscope sensor with 3.5x optical zoom, definitely better than the sensor found on the vanilla version. Further, the Pro variant adds a TOF 3D camera for depth calculation. Note that the Pro version also comes with a hardware sensor for 3D facial recognition, while the vanilla version does not.
Despite being more affordable, the Honor Magic4 comes with a bigger battery and it will provide a longer battery life. On the other hand, you can get a faster charging technology with the Pro, thanks to a power of 120W. Further, it provides fast wireless charging with a power of 100W, while the vanilla version does not support wireless charging at all.
Price
You have to spend €900/$985 if you want the Honor Magic4, while the Pro variant costs €1100/$1205. The two handsets differ for the IP certification, the display resolution, the cameras, and the charging technologies. Which one would you pick?
Former Huawei subsidiary Honor is planning to release the Honor Magic4 Ultimate Edition on March 17 in its home market of China. The Magic4 Ultimate Edition/ Pro+ seems to be the signature model in the Honor Magic 4 lineup earlier released. The Honor Magic4 lineup consists of the Magic4 and Magic4 Pro models, and now the Magic4 Ultimate Edition.
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate Edition will come with some improvements over the earlier models in the Magic4 lineup. It comes with a bigger main camera sensor than the Magic4 Pro. While the specs list of the Magic4 Ultimate Edition is lacking at this time, we expect it to outshine both the Magic4 and Magic4 Pro in several key areas apart from the camera setup. There are no indications as to the RAM/ internal memory configuration available for the Magic4 Ultimate Edition or the color variants that will be available.
Confirmation of the upcoming release of the Magic4 Ultimate Edition has come indirectly from China’s TEENA. The Agency received three new Honor phone entries namely CMA-AN40 (Honor Magic4), VNE-AN00 (Honor Magic4 Pro), and LGE-AN20 (Honor Magic4 Ultimate Edition). However, the listings provided little information as regards the key specs of the three models. Of course, we know a few things about the Honor Magic4 and Magic4 Pro. The smartphones are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, LTPO OLED displays, and some pretty impressive camera details. The vanilla model has a slightly bigger 4,800mAh battery than the 4,600mAh battery that adorns the Magic4 Pro.
An analyst has predicted an upswing in shipments and sales of Apple products, driven mainly by the iPhone SE (2022) which was officially unveiled a few days back. The budget iPhone SE is the third iteration of the product and its price is just above $400, while it comes with several premium-grade features.
Analyst Amit Daryanani says the iPhone SE 3 launch will provide the much-needed tailwind to surpass the shipment of 35 million units of the model within its first year. This projection is driven by some key fundamentals which indicate that the latest iPhone SE will draw traditional older iPhone users to the budget-friendly smartphone. Apart from its 5G capability, the iPhone SE 3 is powered by Apple’s premium A15 bionic chip which is also present in the iPhone 13 series. This puts the iPhone SE 3 on a higher pedestal performance-wise, with most of the budget phones in the segment, as well as older iPhone models.
Even with shipment costs, the new iPhone SE 3 will hover around $450-$500 and that could yield up to $20 billion in annual revenue for the Cupertino-based tech giant. The quantum of units of the iPhone SE 3 sold could account for up to 5% of the revenue projections of Apple by the end of 2022, which is impressive. Daryanani sees the iPhone SE 3 as well-priced for the features it comes with, together with the fact that it outperforms some of the older iPhone models like the iPhone 8, as well as its 5G capabilities.
There is a similar trajectory for the previous iterations of the iPhone SE and this new model could produce a better performance than the previous models. If the outlook turns out correctly, it will be a boon for Apple investors, as the company continues to establish its leadership on the higher end of the smartphone segment while also making inroads into the budget end of the market.
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