Foxconn, the contract manufacturer of Apple’s iPhone models, has been forced to shut down its production facility in Shenzhen as the government has ordered lockdown because of new cases of COVID-19.
Because of this new lockdown and shutdown of the factory, there could be some delay in shipments of some Apple devices for which Foxconn is responsible for production, which also includes some iPhone models.
The whole city of Shenzhen in China has been placed under lockdown for one week and everything is closed for the 17.5 million residents of the city, including bus and subway system of transportation.
Everything that is not considered essential has been shut down for a week, including the Foxconn factory. The company said that its Shenzhen operations would be suspended until further notice and added that it will now depend on backup plans to prevent disruptions.
Multiple Chinese provinces and cities have tightened restrictions, a move which is in line with Beijing’s zero-tolerance goal of suppressing contagion as quickly as possible.
If the new COVID-19 cases keep rising in China, then the lockdown period could be increased, disrupting production and supply chains, leading to a shortage of chips and components needed to make devices. Some reports indicate that the total number of COVID cases in China this year has already topped the numbers seen throughout 2021.
OPPO Find X5 Pro hitten the global shelves earlier this month with a perfect specs sheet. It is not only an amazing device in terms of specifications, but it is even very innovative with its ceramic design and the new proprietary NPU MariSilicon X (the first-ever chip released by OPPO). But are these specifications enough to compete with the best iPhone out there? The iPhone 13 Pro Max is the best and most complete Apple phone ever, it is selling a lot and even its specifications do not include compromises. So which of these devices is more interesting? This comparison between the specifications of the OPPO Find X5 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max will let you find out.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs OPPO Find X5 Pro
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
OPPO Find X5 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm,
240 g
163.7 x 73.9 x 8.5 mm,
218 g
DISPLAY
6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778 pixels (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED
The design of the iPhone is iconic and it sets the trend, sure, but the OPPO Find X5 Pro is definitely more innovative. It is built with a ceramic body crafted at 1000 °C and full of curves: an impossible surface that you can not find on any other phone. This design inspired by a spaceship is very original and more attractive, but on the other hand, the iPhone 13 Pro Max has an outstanding build quality. Its glasses are protected by the strong Ceramic Shield and the frame is made of stainless steel. Further, it is waterproof up to 6 meters deep thanks to the IP68 certification. The Find X5 Pro has the IP68 certification as well, but it is waterproof up to 1.5 meters deep. On the other hand, it has a curved screen, while the display of the iPhone is flat.
Display
On the paper, the display of the OPPO Find X5 Pro looks superior to the one found on the iPhone 13 Pro Max. It is an AMOLED panel that shows up to one billion colors, sporting the LTPO2 technology enabling an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels, the HDR10+ certification, and a peak brightness up to 1,300 nits. The color accuracy is definitely perfect, but you should not underestimate the Super Retina XDR OLED of the iPhone. It has amazing color accuracy as well and every expert agrees on this. The Find X5 Pro relies on an in-display fingerprint reader for authentication, while the iPhone relies on 3D facial recognition thanks to Face ID.
Specs & Software
If you are trying to choose your favorite flagship between these two handsets, you should not focus so much on the hardware department because they are both excellent from this point of view. The OPPO Find X5 Pro has the best Qualcomm chipset: the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage in the global market. The iPhone 13 Pro Max has an Apple A15 Bionic chipset paired with 6 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of internal storage. Even though it has a lower amount of RAM, it provides better performance thanks to the amazing optimization of the iOS operating system. Both the phones will be supported with updates for a long time, but the iPhone 13 Pro Max will get longer software support.
Camera
The OPPO Find X5 Pro has better camera capabilities than iPhone 13 Pro Max. It comes with a pair of Sony IMX766 sensors with a 50 MP resolution, including an ultrawide one, as well as a 13 MP telephoto sensor with optical zoom. Thanks to its amazing sensors and the MariSilicon X NPU, as well as the cooperation with Hasselblad, it obtains brighter photos in the dark and more brilliant colors than iPhone 13 Pro Max. But the latter is amazing at recording videos.
The OPPO Find X5 Pro comes with a bigger 5000 mAh battery than iPhone 13 Pro Max, however, the battery life of these two phones is not so different because iOS provides a better software optimization with lower energy consumption. But one thing is certain: the Find X5 Pro charges faster thanks to 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
Price
The prices of the OPPO Find X5 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max in the European market range from €1200/$1313 to €1300/$1420 and they are not very different. Each device has its pros and cons and choosing the best one depends on the user’s needs: which one would you pick?
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs OPPO Find X5 Pro: PRO and CONS
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has launched a new bladeless fan under crowdfunding. The product is named MIJIA Smart Bladeless Purification Fan and it will be available to back from March 16. It carries a crowdfunding price of 1299 yuan (~$204) but the original price is 1,599 yuan (~$251).
The MIJIA Smart Bladeless Purification Fan adopts a two-in-one purification cycle design with the ability to filter 80-90 nanometer particles up to 99.96% efficient. The antibacterial and antiviral coating in the filter element can inhibit and inactivate bacteria and viruses in the filter for a long time, reducing the possibility of indoor bacterial pollution exceeding the standard.
The smart bladeless purification fan utilises the innovative air duct structure design, with a 10-meter wide-area circulation, a maximum wind speed of 15.5m/s, and a maximum air volume of 1700m³/s. The device also comes with five air supply angles.
In addition, the MIJIA Smart Bladeless Purification Fan adopts a patented impeller design to reduce noise. Also, two groups of air outlet modes can be adjusted in the front and rear and there is a built-in temperature/humidity sensor as well as PM2.5 sensor.
The smart bladeless fan can paired with the MIJIA app and XiaoAI, bringing app and voice control support. It also comes with a dedicated remote controller.
The latest iteration of the Chuwi MiniBook laptop has an 8-inch touchscreen powered by Celeron J4125 CPU. The Chuwi MiniBook Yoga 3-in-1 computer, as it is called, is priced at $330 which is lower than the $430 price tag of its predecessor.
The Chuwi MiniBook Yoga has a 360-degree hinge that allows the user to transform the computer into a tablet or laptop. It seems to have been released at a time when the original MiniBook has been out of stock. Its Celeron processor offers 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Bearing a striking semblance with the original Chuwi MiniBook, the new model has a 26.6kWh battery and the same set of ports as its predecessor. It is also having similar weight and size as the original model.
The Chuwi MiniBook Yoga has a 2MP webcam, while both Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity are available. There is an optical touch sensor while the power button sensor has a fingerprint sensor. It should be noted that the Intel Celeron J4125 is a 10W, 4-core chip that offers a performance boost from its predecessor.
The $330 pricing of the latest Chuwi MiniBook and its decent features makes it a likely high-demand product. The Chuwi MiniBook Yoga is available on Banggood.
The recently launched fifth-generation Apple iPad Air aka the iPad Air 5 has just been put through the Geekbench benchmarking test, and the results are actually quite surprising.
The M1 powered iPad Air 5, which is showing up as iPad 13,17 on Geekbench has managed a score of 1711 points on the single-core test and 7233 points on the multi-core test. The results are on par with the current 11-inch iPad Pro which also rocks the M1 chip and usually scores around 1718 in single-core tests and 7313 in multi-core tests.
The listing also reveals that the Cupertino giant has not downclocked the M1 chip on the iPad Air 5 which is showing a clock speed of 3.20 Ghz. This is the real surprise here as Apple has not downclocked it as they did with the A15 Bionic chip on the sixth-gen iPad mini.
For those unaware, the M1 chip is a powerful processor from Apple which was first introduced with the MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini in November 2020. The chip consists of an 8‑core CPU, 8‑core GPU, and a 16‑core Neural Engine.
iPad Air (5th-generation) specs & features
The iPad Air features a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display with 1640 x 2360p resolution, a peak brightness of 500 nits, and HDR support. Apple has made no reference to ProMotion so it has a standard 60Hz refresh rate. It also offers P3 wide color gamut, True Tone, and an anti-reflective screen coating.
Internally, the tablet is powered by Apple Silicon’s M1 processor paired with 8GB unified memory. It also features 5G connectivity.
For photography, the device gets a 12-megapixel camera sensor on the back and a 12-megapixel sensor on the front, which supports the Centre Stage feature from Apple.
The power button on the tablet also includes a Touch ID sensor for biometric authentication, which is located at the top of the device. It also comes with landscape stereo speakers. There’s also a USB Type-C port with data transfers up to 10Gbps.
Similar to the previous-generation model of the iPad Air, this one too is compatible with accessories from the company, including Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio, and Smart Folio covers.
The Apple iPad Air comes in five colors — Space Grey, Starlight, Pink, Blue, and Purple. It has a starting price of $599 for the base model with Wi-Fi-only connectivity and 64GB internal storage. The device is currently available for pre-order and will start retailing from March 18th.
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo launched the Vivo Y54s in China back in November 2021. The brand is finally preparing to debut the device in Inda.
According to a MySmartPrice report, industry sources have informed that Vivo is preparing to launch the V54s in India in the coming weeks. We can expect the smartphone to launch by the end of March or by early April. As the device is already available to purchase in China, we know all of the specs it has to offer.
Vivo Y54s specs and features
The Y54s sports a 6.51-inch IPS LCD screen with a waterdrop notch, 20:9 aspect ratio, and FullHD+ resolution. The display is surrounded by thin bezels giving the device an 89% screen-to-body ratio.
The device hosts a 5G enabled MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with 6GB RAM. An extra 2GB of virtual RAM can be borrowed from the internal storage. The phone comes with 128GB of internal storage.
For photography, the smartphone gets a dual-camera setup at the rear consisting of a 13MP main camera having an f/2.2 aperture and a 2MP depth sensor. The camera setup is optimized to deliver features such as Portrait mode, Night mode, Time-lapse, slow-motion video recording, and several others.
The Y54s has a big 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. The device charges via a USB-C port and has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor as well as supports AI Face Unlock. The Y54s runs on Android 11-based OriginOS 1.0 and supports Bluetooth 5.1.
The device debuted in china with a price tag of 1,699 Yuan (~$267) which roughly converts to around Rs 20,000.
Two new scooters have been unveiled by Nisiki Technologies in India. The Poise NX-120 and Grace electric scooters both come with swappable batteries and range up to 140km. Both models are available in five color options and are priced at Rs. 1,24,000 (~$1619) and Rs. 1,04,000 (~$1,358) respectively. These prices are ex-showroom and will change when other components are factored in.
The swappable battery setup for both the Poise NX-120 and Grace e-scooters offer an extended range for the two EVs. The battery in both models can be charged with 220V mains electricity indoors. Nisiki Technologies says it is also developing the Zuink e-scooter which can deliver speeds up to 90km/h. The new pair of e-scooters cannot achieve speeds beyond 55km/h.
The features available in the Poise NX-120 and Grace e-scooters include Bluetooth connectivity, USB charging ports, tubeless tires, an effective front, and rear braking system, and enough legroom for the rider and passenger.
The new electric scooters are manufactured in the company’s Bangalore facility which has a capacity of 30,000 electric vehicles in 2022, which will be scaled further to about 100,000 EVs by 2023.
According to Vital Bellador, the managing director of Nisiki Technologies, the goal of the company is to strike a balance between technology, breakthrough, cost accessibility, and sustainability. This aligns with the cleaner India initiative that has seen a meteoric rise in the demand for electric vehicles across all segments.
The Poise NX-120 and Grace e-scooters will enjoy battery swapping support across the country, as the company is partnering with swapping stations and P2P charging partners to provide charging points facilities across the country.
Huawei last month launched the MatePad Paper as one of its products showcased at the Mobile World Congress 2022. The tablet was tipped to hit China later in March. True to speculations, the Huawei MatePad Paper has now been officially revealed to launch in China on March 16. The product will emerge during the Huawei Whole House Smart and Full Scene New Product Spring Launch Conference billed to hold on that day.
The Huawei MatePad Paper is a tablet/ e-book reader with a 10.3-inch grayscale display screen. The display has a resolution of 1872 x 1404 pixels and an aspect ratio of 227 PPI. The e-ink display comes with added features such as an anti-glare and reflective screen that aids low-light use and 32 levels of backlighting.
As an e-book reader, the device packs trimmed down bezels on the top, bottom, and right edges while the left edge is slightly wider to give the outlook of a book that is opened. As a result of the reduced bezels, the device features a screen-to-body ratio of 86.3%.
In terms of the processor, the MatePad Paper is powered by a Hexa-core processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The device is compatible with the M-Pencil (second generation) that Huawei launched for its high-end tablets. Thus, you can take notes, annotate, edit books and other documents. The screen is well responsive to the stylus as Huawei tweaked the sensitivity of the textured screen. The M-Pencil features 4096 Levels of Pressure Sensitivity and low latency of 26ms.
The e-ink tablet boots HarmonyOS 2 bringing features such as the ability to easily establish a connection between the tablet and Huawei’s laptops, PCs, tablets, and phones. The connection takes the form of a USB drive but wirelessly, thanks to WiFi 6+ and Bluetooth 5.2 support onboard. Thus, you can easily share notes and PDFs between gadgets.
Keeping the lights on is a 3625mAh battery that is touted to deliver up to 28 days of battery life on standby. It also comes with 22.5W fast charging which Huawei claims can deliver up to 6 days reading with just a 1.5-hour charge. It supports reverse charging. The device also features fingerprint recognition as the power button doubles as the sensor.
The MatePad Paper actually ships with the M-Pencil and a protective case. In Europe, the tablet is available for €499. We expect the China pricing to be slightly lower.
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Itel has just launched a new budget smartphone in the Indian market. The Itel A49, which is being launched after the August 2021 launch of the Itel A48 is claimed to be the most affordable smartphone with a 6.6-inch HD+ waterdrop notch screen in the country.
Itel A49 specs and features
The Itel A49 features a 6.6-inch display with a waterdrop notch for the front camera. It has an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz.
Under the hood, the device runs an undisclosed quad-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz. The SoC also has the PowerVR GE8320 GPU onboard. The device comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. With a TF card, users can expand the memory capacity of the device by up to 128GB.
The device packs a 4000mAh battery with no specified fast charging support, however, it is rumored to offer 5W/10W of charging capacity. The device runs Android 11 (Go Edition) out of the box and comes with AI Face Unlocking and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for security.
For photography, the device houses a dual-camera setup in a pill-shaped camera module. The main camera present on the device is a 5-megapixel sensor and the other cutout hosts a VGA sensor. The LED flash is also placed inside the camera module. On the front, we get a 5-megapixel sensor for selfies.
Itel A49 price in India
The device has been launched as Itel’s new budget offering in India and therefore is priced aggressively. The Itel A49 comes with a single storage configuration on 2GB RAM + 32GB storage which comes with a price tag of Rs 6,999 ($92).
The device is offered in three color variants – Crystal Purple, Dome Blue, and Sky Cyan.
For a while, we have been posting a compilation of select stories from a week earlier at the beginning of every new week. Initially, we focused on stories, which we considered to be important. But later, we made some changes to this series.
For the unaware, a couple of weeks back, we covered the top leaks. Whereas, last week, we wrote on the best smartphones at MWC 2022. Even this week, we are covering something different.
Today’s article will focus on the launches that happened last week without any fanfare (low-profile launches). We have picked seven such products. Interestingly, all of them are from different brands. Let’s have a look at them one by one in no particular order.
At the end of last week, Xiaomi quietly unveiled a new handset dubbed as Redmi 10C in Nigeria. The latest budget smartphone from the company is the successor of the Redmi 9C.
It comes with features like a 6.71-inch notched display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, 50MP + 2MP + 2MP triple camera setup, 50MP + 2MP dual-camera setup, 5MP front-facing camera, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, MIUI 13 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging.
The Redmi 10C is priced at ₦78,000 ($188) and ₦87,000 ($210) for 4GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB memory configurations respectively. Costumers can avail the phone in either black, blue, or green color options.
2. Hisense Game TV Ace 2023
The Hisense Game TV Ace 2023 was announced in China last week. As the name suggests, it is a television targeted at gamers. It comes in a single 65-inch version priced at ¥4,999 ($785) in China.
The main highlight of this TV is support for up to 240Hz refresh rate. Users can manually choose to run it at 120Hz, 144Hz, and 240Hz for gaming. The 4K screen offers a response time of 2.7ms.
Powered by a chipset with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 CPU paired with 4GB RAM and 32GB storage, the television arrives with features like WiFi 6, NFC, Dolby Vision. Dolby Audio, Dolby Game, MEMC, HDR, dual 12W speakers (24W), and more
3. HUAWEI nova 9 SE
Huawei Nova 9 SE
You would be surprised to know that there was a Huawei launch last week. The company debuted HUAWEI nova 9 SE in China and Malaysia. This smartphone looks like a premium device but packs a mix of budget and mid-range specs.
The handset sports specs like a centered punch-hole 6.78-inch FHD+ 90Hz display (LCD), Qulacomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, 108MP (wide) + 8MP (ulta-wide) + 2MP (depth) triple camera system, 16MP front-facing camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, EMUI 12, 4,000mAh battery, and 66W fast charging.
The HUAWEI nova 9 SE costs RM 1099 for 8GB RAM and 128GB storage in Malaysia. It can be bought in either Crystal Blue, Midnight Black, or Pearl White color options.
4. HONOR X8
There was not only a Huawei launch but also an Honor launch last week. The brand announced the HONOR X8 as the latest model in its popular HONOR X series lineup.
The smartphone offers features like a centered punch-hole 6.7-inch FHD+ 90Hz display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, Magic UI 4.1 based on Android 11, 64MP (wide) + 5MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 4,000mAh battery, and 22.5W fast charging.
The HONOR X8 will be soon available in markets like the Middle East, Africa, and Europe in Titanium Silver, Midnight Black, and Ocean Blue color options.
5. vivo Y01
The vivo Y01 is a new entry-level smartphone from the company for African markets. It was announced quietly last week without pricing details.
The device arrives with a 6.51-inch dewdrop notched display with an HD+ resolution, MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, Funtouch OS 11.1 based on Android 11 Go Edition, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front-facing camera, 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging.
The vivo Y01 can be purchased in either Sapphire Blue or Elegant Black hue options.
6. LG 11TC50Q Chromebook
Last week, LG launched an entry-level 360° Chromebook in South Korea. Priced at 690,000 won ($557), it comes with a basic set of features.
The new Chrome OS-powered from LG packs an Intel Celeron N500 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, 11.6-inch rotatable touchscreen display, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-A port, USB Type-C port, IP41 rating, and a 47Wh battery.
7. Vu Masterpiece GLO QLED TV
Other than Hisense, Vu also launched a new lineup of smart TV last week. The new television for India is officially called Vu Masterpiece GLO. The QLED panel equipped TV arrives in three sizes, such as 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch.
The latest television from Vu offers 4K resolution, 10-bit color depth, up to 120Hz refresh rate, 800 nits peak brightness, full-array local dimming, and multiple HDR standards (Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG). It also has support for VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), AMD FreeSync, and 4K 120fps HDR gaming on Sony PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Other features include Android TV, 4.1 100W built-in speakers, Dolby Atmos, quad-core CPU, 3GB RAM, 16GB storage, metal frame, and far-field microphones.
The Vu Masterpiece GLO is priced at ₹74,999, ₹99,999, and ₹1,79,999 for 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch variants respectfully.
Last week, news emerged that Samsung is working on a successor of its current rugged smartphone, the Galaxy XCover Pro. The new XCover Pro 2 will be the first Samsung rugged smartphone with 5G connectivity, and now, we have more details on the phone via Geekbench listing.
First spotted by MySmartPrice, the model number SM-G736B Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro 2 has recently visited the Geekbench 5 database. The listing reveals that the device has an octa-core CPU with four cores clocked at 2.4GHz and the remaining four at 1.80GHz. The CPU also carries the code name lahaina, which indicates that the Galaxy XCover Pro 2 will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC.
The device will have the Adreno 642L GPU on board. Other than that, the listing reveals that the Galaxy XCover Pro 2 will come with at least 6GB of RAM and will run Android 12 based OneUI out of the box.
Talking about the devices’ performance, it has scored 766 points in Geekbench 5’s single-core test and has managed a score of 2722 points in the multi-core test. Currently, the information available about the upcoming rugged device is limited, but we expect more specs to be revealed soon when the phone visits other certification sites.
Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro
To give you an idea of what to expect, the Galaxy XCover Pro was launched in January 2020 with a 6.3-inch 1080 x 2340p IPS display and a 25-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) dual-camera setup. For selfies, it has a 13-megapixel sensor and houses an Exynos 9611 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
The device features a 4050mAh battery with 15W charging support and has the IP68 dust/water resistant certification and is MIL-STD-810G compliant making it drop-resistant on concrete from up to 1.2 m.
boAt has officially launched a new smartwatch in the Indian market. The all-new boAt Wave Pro 47 comes with features like the Live Cricket score, SpO2 sensor, and IP67 rating. The smartwatch brings a square-shaped design to the table and comes at a budget pricing.
boAt Wave Pro 47 costs Rs. 3,199 and is available for purchase from the Amazon India website. The smartwatch has Black and Blue color options.
The boAt Wave Pro 47 naming is a reference to India’s Independence year i.e. 1947. The smartwatch has a square-shaped form factor with a 1.69-inch touch-screen display. It is a color screen with a peak brightness of 500 nits. It comes with India-centric watch faces and has the Live Cricket score feature.
With this feature, users can check for the live scores of cricket matches on the smartwatch. The scores can be viewed for all types of cricket matches like ODI, T20, IPL, and others. For this to work, the phone needs to be connected to the phone. The smartwatch comes with several health features like heart rate monitoring, SpO2 sensor, pedometer, sleep tracker, and also has a temperature monitor.
The smartwatch has multiple sports modes and also comes with a sedentary reminder. The sports modes include walking, running, pilates, karate, table tennis, and more. It comes with IP67 water and dust-resistant rating. boAt claims that the smartwatch has a battery that can last for up to 7 days. It also has fast charging support that can charge the smartwatch from 0% to 100% in 30 minutes.
[Update: A2023H isn’t the Axon 40, it’s a ZTE phone for government and enterprises, as per BaldPanda.]
ZTE took wraps off its Blade V40 series at the MWC this year, and it’s time for the Axon 40 series. Past certifications have revealed the possible specs of the upcoming ZTE Axon 40 series and confirmed its China presence. Now, the series has appeared on China’s 3C certification revealing the charge capacities.
As per the certification, the vanilla ZTE Axon 40 carries the model number A2023H, while the more powerful variant of the Axon 40 has the A2023BH model number(via WHYLAB). The vanilla handset has a 55W fast charging support and the more powerful variant has a 66W fast charging support.
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These charging speeds are similar to the predecessor, where the Axon 30 and Axon 30 Pro has 55W and 65W charging speeds, respectively.
Other than this, the Axon 40 with model number A2023BH was previously seen on TENAA. The smartphone has a 6.67-inch OLED display with Full-HD+ resolution. It has an under-display fingerprint scanner and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The phone has the following measurements – 163.37 x 75.88 x 8.56mm. It weighs 199 grams.
The Axon 40 was spotted with a triple camera system at the rear with a 64MP main lens, an 8MP secondary sensor, and a 5MP tertiary lens. Upfront, it has a 44MP selfie snapper. As per the listing, the smartphone will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC clocked at 3.2GHz.
It will pack a 5,000mAh battery with a 65W fast charging support. It is expected to come in multiple RAM and storage options. It could arrive with 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and even 1TB of storage.
In February 2022, the prices of 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch LCD TV panels decreased by 1.4%, 2.3%, 2.7%, and 2.7%, respectively, to $38, $68, $85, $109, and $179 per piece, according to data from Omdia. Among these, 32-inch panel prices have dropped 64% compared to prices from January last year.
Statistics from Sigmaintell (via My Drivers) show that the price of LCD TV panels in the first quarter of 2022 will maintain a downward trend. A cumulative decrease of 5% to 8% in Q1 2022 for small-size panels is expected, while medium and large panels could see price falls cross 12%.
LCD panel prices actually skyrocketed starting in 2020 and continued to do so until 2021. From the second half of last year, LCD TV prices fell more than 25%.
Seeing high price volatility, Korean display manufacturers LG and Samsung had earlier decided to withdraw from the LCD market due to associated risks. Samsung had actually announced the halt of LCD panel production back in early 2020, but the subsequent hike had caused it to decide otherwise.
Similarly, Zheng Haorong, president of LG Display, revealed in an interview that the company’s LCD TV panel factory in South Korea will be closed by the end of 2020.
During this time, Chinese display manufacturers such as TCL and BOE cut down LCD TV production and started favoring the more profitable OLED space. At present, large-size LCD panels are in a situation of oversupply. Their pricing will only stabilize after supply and demand will achieve balance.
Although now, it appears too soon to say that Samsung and LG will indeed be withdrawing from the market completely.
Oppo has teased the launch of a new K-series smartphone in the Indian market. The company took to Twitter teasing with words like “Kuriosity.Kreation.Konfusion” hinting at a new K-series phone. The company has further revealed the launch date of this device. Let’s take a look.
Oppo has revealed that this new Oppo K-series phone’s launch details will be announced on March 16 in India. The device will be sold via the Flipkart India website. In addition to this, 91Mobiles has revealed that this K-series phone will likely be the Oppo K10.
Furthermore, the publication reveals that the Oppo K10 will debut under Rs, 20,000 in India. If that’s to be believed, then the Oppo K10 will be vying with phones from brands like Redmi, Realme, and Vivo. As of now, other details of the phone are yet to be learned.
If we take a look at the teaser video, it doesn’t reveal much apart from a graphical image that is apparently revealing its thin-bezel display. However, this is just a promo image, so can’t confirm any details of its display as of yet.
The Oppo K10 was previously spotted on China’s 3C certification. The smartphone carries the model number PGIM10 and has 80W fast charging support. The charger model number is VCB8JACH. As per a tipster, the Chinese variant of the Oppo K10 will come with Dimensity 8000 series processor. However, it is unclear whether the chipset will also power the Indian model.
Samsung is gearing up to unveil its new Galaxy A-series smartphones at the launch event scheduled for 17th March at 10:00 AM ET. However, the Galaxy A53 5G has already reached retail stores in Kenya and is available for purchase.
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G live shots
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Image via GSMArena
Image via GSMArena
Image via GSMArena
According to a listing by GadgetsLeo, the smartphone can be purchased for KSh 45,500 which converts to $400 approx. The site has also listed all the specs of the upcoming smartphone according to which, the Galaxy A53 5G has a 6.52-inch 1080x2400p Super AMOLED display with 405 ppi pixel density and 120Hz refresh rate. It also comes with Eye Comfort Shield (Low blue light) and 800 Nites peak brightness.
For photography, the A53 5G gets a quad-camera setup with 64MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture and OIS, a 12MP f/2.2 123-degree Ultra Wide lens, a 5MP f/2.4 macro unit, and a 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor. On the front, we get a 32MP selfie snapper with an f/2.2 aperture.
The device is listed with the Exynos 1200 chipset with the Mali-G68 GPU onboard. The SoC will likely debut as the Exynos 1280. The listing reveals that the smartphone comes with up to 8GB of RAM, 128 GB of built-in storage which can be expanded by up to 1TB with a TF card. Powering the device is a 4500mAh Li-Po battery that supports 25W fast charging.
It has a fingerprint sensor onboard along with Gyro, Proximity, Geomagnetic, Hall, Ambient Light sensors. For connectivity, the Galaxy A53 gets 5G, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, Dual-band WiFi, GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO and USB Type-C 2.0. The smartphone also comes with an IP67 Dust & Water Resistant certification.
Apple is expected to start the production of the iPhone 13 at the Foxconn plant in Sriperumbudur near Chennai, India from April, according to sources that spoke to Business Standard. Manufactured units will be for both domestic as well as export.
Production of the device was actually started in January but was postponed due to Apple suspending production following protests in December 2021 about stale food, which even caused a bad case of food poisoning, and unhygienic toilets.
After the protests, Apple had put the Foxconn production plant on probation, demanding rapid action. The US-based tech giant said it would continue monitoring conditions at workers’ dormitories and dining halls, along with independent auditors.
The Sriperumbudur plant employs about 17,000 people and operates three shifts.
The Apple iPhone 13 was launched on September 24, 2021. One of four models, it is the second most affordable from the lineup after the iPhone 13 mini. The device is powered by the A15 Bionic, has a 60Hz 1170 x 2532 OLED panel, and comes with 4GB of RAM. For photography, you get a 12MP + 12MP setup at the rear while at the front is a single 12MP unit. The battery is sized 3,240mAh with support for 15W charging.
Leaks of its successor have already started flowing in, which you can access from here.
iQOO Z6 5G is tipped to launch this week in the Indian market with budget specs sheet. The smartphone will take on the likes of Redmi Note 11 Pro+, Realme 9 Pro, and Vivo T1 5G. Now, PassionateGeekz has shared official renders of the smartphone giving us a closer look at the device.
The renders show that the device looks identical to the recently launched Vivo T1 5G. The smartphone has the exact same display and dual cameras at the back. In fact, the dark color is also the same as the T1 5G’s Black shade. There’s also the gradient color of the device, which is way similar to the Rainbow fantasy color of the T1 5G. It appears that the iQOO Z6 5G will be a rebranded version of the Vivo T1 5G.
The publication reveals that the smartphone will go official on March 16, as tipped earlier. It will be sold via the Amazon India website thereafter.
The key specs of the iQOO Z6 5G were teased by the company. The smartphone will come with a 120Hz FHD+ display and will be powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC. Rumors suggest that it will be a 6.58-inch panel with a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The device is expected to come with features like 4GB of virtual RAM and a 5-layer liquid-cooling system. It is likely to arrive in two variants – 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage.
Apple is expected to launch a new Mac Mini model sometime next year. We had reported on a number of rumors regarding its possible design and specifications. But a new report has suggested that it might not feature the anticipated redesign after all.
I think the new Mac mini in 2023 will likely remain the same form factor design.
According to known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the Cupertino based giant will likely retain the same design as the current gen model. In other words, the 2021 Mac Mini will also feature the typical aluminum unibody design that the brand has used for every Mac Mini since 2010. Just earlier this week, we had covered another report from Kuo where he stated that the company will not be launching its new high end Mac Mini till next year.
However, recent reports had hinted at the upcoming Mac Mini model arriving with a refreshed design. Known tipsters like Jon Prosser claimed that the iPhone maker will be launching the small PC with a smaller chasis and a new “plexiglass like” top. Apple has been rumored to be working on this Mac Mini model for a while now. So, it won’t be a surprise if it finally planned on offering it with a redesign. This refresh would be in line with its hardware refresh that came in November 2020, when the Mac Mini received the M1 chipset.
Previously, we had also reported on a rumor that hinted at the company launching the next gen Mac Mini with a M1 Pro and M1 Max chipset. But it seems like these plans fell through to make way for the newly unveiled, Mac Studio. At the moment, Apple is believed to be working on two Mac Mini models. One may offer M2 chipset, while the other is a higher end variant with possibly a M2 Pro chipset.
Carrying a physical key could be bothersome for some people. You have to pay attention not to lose it. And if it gets lost, you wouldn’t be able to get into the house. Even if you are careful enough to keep it safe, your children may not think so. After all, one more key is one more hidden danger. To eliminate keys, you need a Lock that has a superfast fingerprint unlock, or that can unlock from the most personal device, your smartphone. It would be even better if it has a surveillance camera, preferably with 2k resolution. Then it should also act as a smart doorbell and allow you to check the situation anywhere and anytime. Finally, the most important thing is that all this service shouldn’t charge you anything for local storage used. Fortunately, we have found a Smart Lock that meets all the criteria, Video Smart Lock, from Eufy.
This is the box of the Video Smart Lock, a square box. The back of the package contains various details about the Smart Lock’s features, which we’ll talk about later. Let’s open the box.
What you see is the Smart Lock body, one is the Smart Lock Interior Assembly installed inside the door. The other part installed outside your door is the Smart Lock Exterior Assembly. We’ll put them aside for now, and the layer below is a variety of accessories. It’s a plug that, when combined with the white device, makes up a chime that can act as a smart hub for your all eufy devices.
In addition, it is also a speaker. You are allowed to switch Alarm Tones with pretty loud volume. If someone uses Video Smart Lock’s doorbell, it will make a sound to alert you that you have a visitor.
The smart lock has a Type-C charging port on it, so you don’t need a special charger to charge it. There are also some screws and even a pair of keys. You know, even the most advanced Smart Lock must have a key, in case the digital unlock fails to work, and you cannot get out of the house.
Well, we received the version that is not officially released, so there is no manual. So, the question is, how do we install the Smart Lock without relying on the manual. After all, we have never installed a smart lock like this!
I first powered up the Smart Lock Exterior Assembly, and it will tell you that you need to activate the device with an APP. I then installed the APP called eufySecurity on my phone, you can find it on Google Play or the APP Store. Register your account after installation. Then add the device and select Video Smart Lock. It told me to activate the Chime first, so I had to follow the instructions to activate the Chime. And once that was done, you could add the Video Smart Lock to your phone. The process of activation is very simple, basically, it’s just to get the Smart Lock connected to a Wi-Fi network. And thanks to the added camera, you can quickly pair it by scanning the QR code. It doesn’t let you set a password that is too simple. There will be a pairing video that will teach you how to install the Smart Lock.
There are only two things that are more difficult in the installation process. One is to make sure there’s enough space for leaving a hole in the door. Another is to plug the two wires into the Smart Lock interior because you need to put a lot of effort to plug in. Finally, plug the fully charged battery in and unplug the power supply cable. Then the installation is complete. Even though there’s no manual for guidance right now, I was still able to install it smoothly, which means that eufy’s installation guidelines do a good job. Of course, if you buy it commercially, there will be paper instructions in the box, so don’t worry.
Now we can take a closer look at the details of Smart Lock. Let’s start by looking at the Exterior Assembly. At the top is fingerprint recognition, which can recognize your fingerprint in as fast as 0.3 seconds. Compared to the optical fingerprint recognition used on some phones, the capacitive fingerprint recognition sensor of this Video Smart Lock is definitely a more secure option. Underneath it is the main selling point of the eufy Video Smart Lock: the 2K camera. Not only does it have a high resolution of 2560*1920, but it also turns on the IR LED below the camera when the environment is dark, making the picture look even clearer. For saving power, there’s a special mode of object detection that only allows the camera to work while detecting any moving object.
You will be able to see who is visiting your door whenever and wherever you are. If you have too much footage of people passing by your house, eufy offers you a cheap solution.
Do you see the Micro SD Card slot next to the Chime? You can use as much space as you want, and no need to pay any monthly fee for the footage. In that case, you will be a nightmare for those couriers who throw your deliveries around. This doorbell is linked to the camera. When an object’s motion is detected by the camera, the doorbell will only light up and prompt the person to press it. Of course, this Video Smart Lock could also be unlocked with a password. On the bottom is the power port, speaker, and reset button, which is similar to most Smart Lock.
Smart Lock Interior Assembly is very simple in appearance, with only a lock knob. Remove the top panel, inside is the battery and a pairing button. That’s all there is to the Smart Lock Assembly. You will notice that it does not have a handle. Yes, it is positioned to be used with the original door lock in your house. The lack of a handle and the no arc lock cylinder means that it can hardly be the only lock on your door because it is not convenient enough to use. Of course, if you don’t think it would be a hassle to be the only lock on your door, there’s no problem at all.
Smart Lock must have a variety of functions to be called “Smart”. In addition to the above-mentioned fingerprint, password unlocking method, you can even unlock the door remotely through the phone. Maybe your friends or parents like to visit your home often without notifying you. When you are not at home, you can find out who is standing in front of the door through the camera, and then open the door for them. Entrance and Exit Notification would alert you when a door had been opened or closed. This feature is very friendly for users with children. Scramble Passcode is also a standard feature of Smart Lock to prevent others from remembering your unlock code, and Activity Zone allows you to reduce the probability of recognizing ordinary passersby. This feature is especially useful if you don’t want to buy a large-capacity SD card. It is also able to link with Google Assistant, Alexa, and other eufy devices, but we don’t have the relevant devices, so we won’t show you here. The rest are some common features shared with other Smart Lock.
For you who want to say goodbye to keys, eufy Video Smart Lock is an excellent product. Simply speaking, it is a product that combines Smart Doorbell and Smart Lock. It has almost all the important features and works as advertised. So, users who like multifunctional products should not miss this product.
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