Back in 2020, Apple had launched the iPhone 12 series without a charger and EarPods within the box. The company had cited various reasons for this move, and now, a new report has revealed that this saved billions of US dollars for the brand.
When the Cupertino based giant first announced that it would be removing the charger and EarPods, many felt that the company is just trying to save more of its profits despite it officially stating environmentally friendly reasons. It also claimed that the benefit of removing the two items include smaller packing boxes, which allowed for 70 percent more devices to fit in a shipping pallet. Thus, more boxed meant that Apple could ship more iPhones at a time.
This would enable it to also reduce its yearly carbon emissions by 2 million metric tons, which the company claims is equivalent to around 500,000 cars off the road. But according to a Daily Mail report, the iPhone maker might have saved around 5 billion Pounds so far after removing the charger and EarPods from the box, which roughly translates to about 6.5 billion US Dollars. In other words, the company may have removed the basic accessories from the box to make up for the cost of the new 5G modem on its iPhones.
Notably, reducing the retail box also means that the company can reduce its shipping costs by around 40 percent. This, in turn, should lower the price of the phone to consumers. Furthermore, the brand is also now receiving additional revenue from customers that buy EarPods or AirPods and the charging brick separately. So, it won’t be a surprise if it managed to save up such a large sum in just two years.
MediaTek has seen robust growth in the smartphone chipset market in recent times. Although it seems that the growth wasn’t simply restricted to its market share, but also its chip’s performance.
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While Qualcomm is one of the main rivals of the Taiwanese chipmaker, MediaTek might have its sights set even beyond. Known tipster Ice Universe recently shared a GeekBench listing of the brand’s latest flagship Dimensity 9000 SoC, and its performance was impressive. As of right now, the chipset is the company’s most powerful SoC ever and has managed to beat even Qualcomm’s current gen flagship, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, in some benchmarks.
No smartphone has launched with the new chip, however, many brands will be releasing their offerings soon. Looking at he GeekBench listing shared by Ice Universe, the Xiaomi smartphone (which might be the upcoming Redmi K50 Pro+) scored 1309 points in the single core test and 4546 points in the multi core tests. In comparison, the Exynos 2200 on the Galaxy S22 series got 1157 and 3307 points respectively. Similarly, the Google Tensor chip on the Pixel 6 Pro also managed to receive a score of just 1042 and 2832 points in the same tests.
So, the Apple A15 Bionic is the only chipset that managed to get a score that decisively beats the Dimensity 9000 SoC, with its score of 1734 in single core test and 4818 in the multi core test. Keep in mind that synthetic benchmarks only show raw performance and not how the chipset might actually perform in real life. But its still impressive that MediaTek managed to near Apple’s top SoC and even outperform Qualcomm, which is usually the go to chipset for flagship Android phones.
OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus 10 Pro by the end of this month in India. Recently, a tipster revealed that the handset may debut in the country either on March 22 or March 24. A few days from that, another leak has emerged disclosing the variants heading to the region.
According to Ishan Agarwal (via 91Mobiles), the OnePlus 10 Pro will be available in two colors and two memory configurations in India.
Customers will be able to avail the smartphone in either Volcanic Black or Emerald Forest color options. Even in China, the device comes in these two colors as standard, in addition to a region-exclusive limited edition featuring a ceramic white finish.
Talking about memory configurations, the OnePlus 10 Pro will be sold in 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB versions in India. For the unaware, the phone also arrives in an 8GB + 256GB model in its home country. Additionally, the ceramic white color variant sports 512GB storage and 12GB RAM.
Unfortunately, Ishan hasn’t disclosed the price of the handset in India. As far as specifications are concerned, the smartphone is said to sport the exact same set of features as the original version, except for the software. The device will boot OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 outside mainland China instead of Android 12-based ColorOS 12.
How much do you think the OnePlus 10 Pro will cost in India and other international markets? Do let us know your guesses in the comment section below.
Last year, in December 2021, Motorola took the wraps off the Moto Edge X30 flagship smartphone as the world’s first smartphone to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.
Now, the Lenovo-owned company is gearing up to launch a new variant of the phone, dubbed as Motorola Edge X30 Under Screen Edition, which will feature an under-display camera. Ahead of the launch later this week, teasers are revealing some key details.
A new teaser poster of the Motorola Edge X30 Under Screen Edition smartphone shared by the company hints that the device will have a model that will pack 512GB of internal storage. For those who are unaware, the regular Edge X30 smartphone is offered in only two internal storage options — 128GB and 256GB.
The smartphone is likely to feature a 6.7-inch OLED Full-HD+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 576Hz touch sampling rate. It will offer a 100 percent DCI P3 color gamut, HDR10+, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM. In the camera department, it is likely to have a triple-camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor.
On the front side, the smartphone will be featuring a 60-megapixel snapper and will also have support for facial recognition. The phone will be running the Android 12 operating system and powered by a 54,700mAh battery with support for 68W fast charging.
Xiaomi-backed Redmi is gearing up to launch new Redmi K50 series smartphones after launching the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition last month in its home country China.
The company has already confirmed that the Redmi K50 series phones will be officially announced for the Chinese market on 17th March. Now, ahead of the launch, the brand has started teasing features of the upcoming smartphones.
In the latest teaser poster shared by the company, it is confirmed that the Redmi K50 series smartphones will feature a display with support for 2K screen resolution which will be sourced from South Korean giant Samsung.
It is claimed to have a pixel density of 526ppi and has support for several advanced adjustments. The company has also revealed that it is the most expensive display in the history of Redmi.
So far, the teasers have 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.
Lu Weibing, CEO of Redmi has confirmed that the Redmi K50 series will support parallel operations of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, which is useful for gamers as it allows them to game with Bluetooth headsets without worrying about internet delay.
The company is expected to launch three devices — Redmi K50, Redmi K50 Pro, and Redmi K50 Pro+ powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, MediaTek Dimensity 8100, and MediaTek Dimensity 9000, respectively. To know for sure what the devices pack, we will have to wait for the official launch event in a few days.
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 14 series has been in the news for the past few months, revealing some key details about the upcoming flagship phones. A few key details about the Apple iPhone 14 series are already known and some more details have surfaced online.
In a new report, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that unlike the smartphones from Apple launched so far, the upcoming iPhone 14 models and iPhone 14 Pro models will have drastically different specifications.
Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Pro Concept Renders
Kuo claims that the upcoming Apple A16 Bionic processor will be powering only the Pro models of the iPhone 14 series, i.e. iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max while the regular models, i.e. iPhone 14 and 14 Max will have the Apple A15 Bionic processor.
Further, the upcoming lineup will have 6GB of RAM, which is an improvement when compared to the current-generation iPhones that have 4GB of RAM. However, the Pro models in the iPhone 14 series will have LPDDR5 RAM while the standard models will keep using the LPDDR4X RAM.
Earlier it was reported that the Pro models will come with a dual pill-shaped punch-hole cutout on top of the screen for housing the front-facing camera while the regular models will continue to have a notch.
Usually, the Pro and non-Pro models of the iPhones don’t have these many differences in terms of the core specifications but this year, Apple appears to be experimenting with significantly different core internals for the iPhone models. To know for sure how much of this is true, we will have to wait for the official launch event later this year.
Samsung recently launched the Galaxy S22 series flagship smartphones at the Galaxy Unpacked event last month and now the company is gearing up to launch new A-series smartphones later this month.
The South Korean technology giant has now started sending out media invites for its second major launch event of the year. The event will take place on 17th March at 10:00 AM ET and will be live-streamed.
The event invitation from the brand clearly states that it will be focused on introducing the company’s mid-range Galaxy A-series smartphones but Samsung has not confirmed which devices will get launched at this event.
Reports about the event happening in the second half of this month were making rounds and Evan Blass recently shared leaked images related to this event. If the reports are to be believed, then Samsung could launch three devices — Galaxy A33, A53, and A73.
The Samsung Galaxy A33 is expected to be an updated version of the Galaxy A32 that was launched in February last year while the Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A73 will be the successor of the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 smartphones launched in March 2021.
Based on the leaks, the Samsung Galaxy A73 is expected to have a 6.7-inch display and pack Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset while the Galaxy A53 could have a 6.5-inch display and be powered by the brand’s own Exynos 1200 SoC. To know for sure, we will have to wait for the official launch event in a few days.
The Flipkart MarQ 4-in-1 convertible air conditioners wholly made in India have been unveiled in the country. There are five variants of the new multipurpose air-conditioners available and the starting price is Rs. 25,999 ($340). The products are a nice initiative by the company to contribute to the promotion of local content and expertise by tech companies in the country.
The new MarQ convertible inverter air-conditioners have an adjustable cooling mechanism for maximum comfort and energy efficiency. The range of sizes for the five variants available is between 0.8 to 1.5 tons. All the models use eco-friendly refrigerants, inverter compressor technology for energy efficiency, and Blue Fin Technology for improved coil protection and efficient cooling. The technology of the MarQ 4-in-1 air conditioners also mean that they do not need the luxury of a power stabilizer to effectively operate.
The smallest model of the Flipkart MarQ 4-in-1 convertible air conditioner is priced at 25,999 ($340), while the biggest model with a 1.5-ton capacity and 5-star rating is priced at Rs. 32,999 (~$431). Flipkart hopes that its foray into the AC market will be accentuated by its credentials as a solid e-commerce platform in India.
Redmi is scheduled to announce its highly anticipated Redmi K50 series this Thursday, March 17 in China. Earlier this week, the company had revealed the stunning design of one of its Redmi K50 series devices with a redesigned camera island and in a matte black design, which the company calls “Feather Black”.
Redmi K50 series in Feather Black
However, smartphones normally don’t come with only one colour option, and there are more colour options to be announced at the launch event. However, new information leaked online seems to indicate that the Redmi K50 will be coming in 4 colours in total: Black, Blue, Gold and White.
The news comes from tech enthusiast, Mayank Kumar on Twitter, which had revealed the 3 upcoming colour options via a Tweet.
Redmi K50 series in Gold
The Redmi K50 series in Gold is a refreshing look in the Android space as very few 2022 Android flagships are sporting a rich gold colourway. The only other device that comes to mind is the Golden Huawei P50 Series which was launched last year.
Redmi K50 series in Blue
The Redmi K50 series in Blue looks similar to the Matte Light Blue of its more expensive cousin, the Xiaomi 12.
Redmi K50 series in White
The Redmi K50 series in White shares a resemblance with last year’s Redmi K40/Poco F3/Mi 11X series with the Arctic White matte finish.
However, do take the leaks of the other 3 colours with a grain of salt as these leaked renders share an uncanny likeness to the official reveal of the Feather Black colourway of the Redmi K50 by Redmi themselves.
Looks are not the only deciding factor when buying a smartphone, and Redmi knows that dearly as the company is speccing out the Redmi K50 with industry-leading performance with its MediaTek Dimensity 8100 and 9000 processors under the hood.
Official Antutu Benchmarks have already shown that one of the unannounced Redmi K50 series devices equipped with the Dimensity 9000 has officially crossed the 1 million score threshold, beating out the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200.
Redmi also hinted that the Redmi K50 will feature a competitive camera setup to even rival flagships higher than its price range. The Redmi K50 series launch is happening this Thursday and for more coverage on the event, stay tuned to Gizmochina.
As we inch closer to Redmi’s Flagship launch event this Thursday, the company for the past week has been promoting the Redmi K50 series on Weibo with its highlighting designs, features on Weibo.
Redmi K50 in Feather Black
The latest teaser of the Redmi K50 comes from Redmi CEO himself, Lu Weibing on Weibo. It includes 2 things that consumers find vital in a smartphone of our always-connected modern era: connectivity and sound experience.
Let’s start with connectivity, Lu mentions that the Redmi K50 lineup features the newer and better WiFi 6 160MHz, which is said to provide doubled Internet speed compared to WiFi 5. Another improvement on the connectivity front is that the Redmi K50 will now support parallel operations of WiFi and Bluetooth. Lu mentions in the post that this new feature is useful for gamers as you can now game with Bluetooth headsets on without worrying about Internet delay via WiFi, as parallel operations allow for reduced interference.
Source: Redmi CEO, Lu Weibing on Weibo
The next highlight of the Redmi K50 series is the improved audio features via its support for Dolby Atmos. The Redmi K50 lineup will not only feature Dolby Atmos Stereo Speakers for a more enjoying room-wide sound experience but also features Hi-Res Audio via USB-C and Hi-Res Wireless to provide a richer audio experience for those who prefer to immerse themselves in the experience with wired or wireless headphones on.
Source: Redmi CEO, Lu Weibing on Weibo
Redmi is planning to launch the Redmi K50 series this Thursday, and earlier this week the company had already confirmed the company will be the first to launch its mobile devices with the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 and Dimensity 9000 onboard, which is said to provide groundbreaking performance compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200.
For more details about the coverage of the Redmi K50 series launch event, stay tuned for Gizmochina’s coverage of the event this Thursday.
During its 2022 Press Day event, Segway Ninebot announced the E110A electric scooter as well as the company’s 2022 kick scooter lineup. The E110A e-scooter is coming from a growing line of seated electric scooters produced by Segway. The Segway GT- and P-series are the models that fall under the kick scooter lineup.
The Segway E110A e-scooter is a beautiful, reliable, comfortable and efficient bike that allows users to have a pleasant riding experience. Segway is gradually expanding its market reach to the seated two-wheeler electric scooter segment with the offering of the impressive E110A. The Segway E110A can achieve a top speed of 30mph, while its 1.8kWh battery can give it a range of about 35.5 miles for the scooter on a single charge. It is powered by a 1.1kW Hub motor capable of delivering a peak output of 1.5kW. The Segway E110A is thus well-suited for daily city commutes, although the battery can charge fully for up to six hours.
The Segway E110A e-scooter is lightweight, weighing about 90kg, hence it can easily operate as a sleek and highly maneuverable electric scooter suited for the buzz of city traffic. It can carry two passengers and offers a 27-liter seat bucket for storage.
The LED lights system in the E110A provides high visibility for the model, in addition to its digital dashboard, the kickstand infused into the frame, and an overall aesthetics appeal for the e-scooter. The Segway-Ninebot app provides another layer of support for the e-bike, enabling riders to track the location of the e-scooter when not in use.
The E110A has tubeless tires, front and rear disc brakes, and an IPX5 rating for water resistance. There are a few security features in the Segway E110A electric scooter including remote key operations, Password Unlock capabilities and battery safety.
Pricing and availability details were not provided in the press release, but we expect Segway to leverage its presence or reach over 200 countries to market its 2022 lineup.
Fiido is set to unveil the Beast electric scooter which can operate as either a standing bike or as a go-kart with lots of power on offer for a bike of that size. The Fiido Beast is blazing the trail in the dual-purpose functionality of the e-scooter. The power credentials of the Fiido Beast are assured with its dual electric motors, dual suspension, and a powerful battery pack.
With the Fiido Beast e-scooter, it can operate as a standing e-scooter or you can sit down and ride the bike like a two-wheeled go-kart. This combination is new in the e-scooter segment, but the innovation going on within the industry meant that it was only a matter of time before we could have seen such a crazy combination.
The Beast is an indication of the micro-mobility company Fiido navigating uncharted territory. It is an overtly powerful e-scooter that can deliver top speeds of 50km/h, thanks to its 1.3kW combined power output from its motors. The Fiido Beast has a 1.5kWh battery that offers the e-scooter a range of up to 70km. The battery is removable, thus providing more possibilities for charging the battery and also scaling up the range of the Beast with an extra battery. A keyless security system is available to release the battery and prevent unauthorized tampering.
The Fiido Beast has a mechanism for transforming the standing scooter to a go-kart via the adjustable front swingarm suspension and the little seat at the back. The 11-inch tires are suited for challenging terrains and control is in the form of the dual-wheel disc brakes which are quite efficient. The Fiido Beast weighs just 37kg and its pricing details are not known yet at this time. Fiido is undertaking an Indiegogo campaign for the Beast and there is a 40% discount that early customers may enjoy for the e-scooter.
BMAX MAXPAD I10 Pro which comes with a price tag of $149.99 is now available at a discounted price of $109.99only under the pre-order offer at Banggood. Please note that this price may change slightly for the EU area due to additional EU VAT. This price is limited to the first 200 orders only.
The first-ever ultra-light tablet from BMAX, the MAXPAD I10 Pro features a 10.1-inch IPS FHD touchscreen, with 10-point touch control and 1920x1200p resolution. The ultra-light and highly portable tablet comes with an in-cell display encased in a beautiful aluminum-alloy body and weighs just 400g.
BMAX MAXPAD I10 Pro is powered by a UNISOC Tiger T310 quad-core processor and comes with an AnTuTu BenchMark score of over 150000. It features 4GB RAM and 64GB storage space, expandable using a microSD card. For your video calls and pictures, you have a 2MP front camera and a 5MP rear camera. The tablet runs on Android 11 OS and is fueled with a massive 6000mAh battery that gives you 6 hours of continuous video playback.
On March 17, Samsung will be holding a launch event to announce the new Galaxy A-series of smartphones. Recent reports have revealed that the South Korean company may unveil the Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G at its next launch event. The company is also working on the Galaxy M53 5G. It was initially speculated that the M53 would be a rebranded version of the A53 for certain markets. ThePixel.vn’s YouTube video has leaked all the important specs of the M53 to reveal what sets it apart from the A53.
Samsung Galaxy M53 5G specifications (rumored)
The Galaxy M53 5G will arrive with a 6.7-inch S-AMOLED display that produces a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. As far as the display design is concerned, its screen is expected to feature a centrally positioned punch-hole. The rear design of the phone is said to be similar to the Galaxy M62 from last year.
Samsung Galaxy M62
The Galaxy M53 5G will be powered by the Dimensity 900. The handset was recently seen with the D900 SoC at the Geekbench benchmarking site. The M53 is expected to arrive in Vietnam in two options, such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.
For selfies, it has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. The back panel of the phone will feature a quad-camera unit with a 108-megapixel primary camera. It will be coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens. It will pack a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W rapid charging.
In comparison, the Galaxy A53 5G is expected to arrive with a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ display, Exynos 1280 chip, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of built-in storage, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. It will come with a 32-megapixel front-facing camera and a 64-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.
Samsung Galaxy M53 5G pricing (rumored)
The Galaxy M53 5G is likely to cost between $450 and $480 for the base model. It will probably be made official at some point later this month.
Xiaomi Redmi 10C is the latest Redmi 10 series handset to go official. The handset sports a waterdrop notch display on the front and its textured rear shell has a squarish camera module which not only houses a dual-camera system, but also a fingerprint scanner. The handset replaces the Redmi 9C smartphone from last year.
Xiaomi Redmi 10C specifications and features
The Redmi 10C houses a 6.71-inch LCD display. Since Xiaomi is yet to share detailed information on its specs, it is unclear whether the device supports an HD+ or FHD+ resolution. The device comes preinstalled with Android 11 OS and MIUI 13.
The Snapdragon 680 chipset is present under the hood of the Redmi 10C. The device offers users with up to 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of storage. For additional storage, it features a microSD card. The device packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging.
The Redmi 10C has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear camera setup is equipped with a 50-megapixel primary camera, which is coupled with a 2-megapixel lens. The other details of the phone are yet to be confirmed.
Xiaomi Redmi 10C pricing and availability
The Redmi 10C has arrived in Nigeria in three colors sucha s black, blue, and green. The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant is priced at NGN 78,000 (~$188) and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model costs NGN 87,000 (~$209).
Rumours have it that the Redmi 10C will be rebranded as the Redmi 10 handset in India. It is also speculated that the same phone may also get rebranded as the POCO C4 in India. The Redmi 10 and POCO C4 are expected to arrive in India by March or April.
Xiaomi’s upcoming global launch event, which will be held on March 15, will see the arrival of the Xiaomi 12 series of flagship phones. The Chinese manufacturer has now confirmed that the same platform will also see the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active smartwatch. While the company is yet to confirm its details, the rumour mill has already spilled a lot of information about the device.
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active specifications (rumoured)
The Watch S1 Active will debut as a new variant of the Xiaomi Watch S1, which debuted in China in December 2021. Recently, Pricebaba revealed the entire specs of the Watch S1 Active. According to the report, the smartwatch will come with a round-shaped AMOLED display that measures 1.43 inches. It will be equipped with Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
The Watch S1 Active will house a 470mAh battery, which may last for up to 12 days on a single a charge. With GPS activated, the Watch S1 Active may last for up to 30 days. The smartwatch can be completely charged in about 2 hours.
When it comes to health tracking, the Watch S1 Active will track heart rate, SpO2, sleep, stress, and energy levels. It will come with support for 117 workout modes.
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active leaked render by 91mobiles
The Watch S1 Active will come with support for GPS/ GLONASS/ Galileo/ BDS. In addition, it will be equipped with support for Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n. The smartwatch will be compatible with devices running on Android 6.0 or above and iOS 10.0 or higher.
The other features of the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active include 5ATM water resistance, and a 22mm TPU/rubber strap. While there is no word on its pricing, it is expected to arrive in three colors such as black, white, and blue.
This year, for the first time, Realme released a top-tier flagship. We are talking about the Realme GT 2 Pro which hitten the global shelves in the last few days with amazing specifications. Despite being a premium flagship, its price is still not at the same level as the top-tier flagships from the other mainstream brands. Its price range (almost) matches the one of the OPPO Find X5, the vanilla version of the new Find X5 Series including the Find X5 Pro, and the Lite variant as well (in the global market). So is it better to go for the most advanced Relame device or for the affordable flagship of the OPPO advanced lineup? We hope to answer this question through a comparison between their specifications.
Realme GT 2 Pro vs OPPO Find X5
Realme GT 2 Pro
OPPO Find X5
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
163.2 x 74.7 x 8.2 mm,
189/199 g
160.3 x 72.6 x 8.7 mm,
196 g
DISPLAY
6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED
6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED
Triple 50 + 50 + 3 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/3.0
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 50 + 13 + 50 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 65W
4800 mAh, Fast Charging 80W, Fast wireless charging 50W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM
5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging
Design
Realme GT 2 Pro has a green and sustainable design. Its body has been built with a special bio-polymer which resembles the touch & feel of the paper allowing for lower carbon emissions. And it looks very innovative thanks to that. On the other hand, the OPPO Find X5 has a futuristic look as well, thanks to its glass + aluminum body full of curves. It has not the same ceramic body as the Find X5 Pro, but it remains a very original and interesting phone if we talk about aesthetics. Which one would you pick?
Display
The Realme GT 2 Pro has a superior display if compared to the OPPO Find X5. Its panel has the same specifications as the display found on the Find X5 Pro and the OnePlus 10 Pro. It is an AMOLED panel with a 6.7-inch diagonal, a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels, one billion colors, an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, a peak brightness up to 1400 nits, and the HDR10+ certification. The OPPO Find X5 has similar specifications but it comes with a lower Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and without the LTPO technology. Both the handsets come with stereo speakers and in-display fingerprint scanners.
Specs & Software
The Realme GT 2 Pro wins even when it comes to the hardware department. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 that is actually the best Qualcomm chipset to date, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of native storage (up to 256 GB in the European market). The OPPO Find X5 is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship mobile platform from 2021: the weaker Snapdragon 888. The highest-end memory configuration is the same, but the CPU and GPU performances are lower. There are not many differences between the two user interfaces installed: the Realme UI 3.0 actually comes with the ColorOS codebase just like the OxygenOS, so there are just a few different customizations, but the core is the same.
Camera
The OPPO Find X5 is a more interesting phone if we consider the camera departments. Both the handsets come with a pair of 50 MP rear cameras: a Sony IMX766 main sensor with OIS and a Sony IMX766 ultrawide camera. But the third sensor is different: the Find X5 has a better 13 MP telephoto lens, while the Realme GT 2 Pro replaces it with a 3 MP microscope camera with 40x magnification for macro shots. Further, the OPPO Find X5 adds the amazing MariSilicon X NPU improving the image quality, especially in low light conditions.
The Realme GT 2 Pro is equipped with a bigger 5000 mAh battery, so its battery life should be longer. On the other hand, the OPPO Find X5 supports faster 80W charging and, unlike the GT 2 Pro, it even comes with wireless charging (50W).
Price
The OPPO Find X5 retails for €999/$1090 in Europe, while you can find the Realme GT 2 Pro for €749/$817. Which one should you go for? It depends on your needs: the OPPO Find X5 comes with better cameras, faster charging, and wireless charging, while the Realme GT 2 Pro has a better display, a superior chipset, and a bigger battery. Now, you can make your choice.
As the Russian Ruble continues to decline in currency exchange markets, and as more piling-upped sanctions are imposed on Russia, more companies and corporations are pulling out of Russia not only because they do not support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but also because they need to comply with the local and international sanctions in tangent with the heavy devaluation of the Russian Ruble which leads to lesser profits for the multinational corporations.
In late February, Google had earlier announced that it will be cutting down on advertisements and media from the Russian Federation as a response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. However, this week, the company has taken further action on the ongoing situation as the company has paused the Google Play Store’s billing system for Android users in Russia.
In the official statement from Google, the company states that due to payment system disruptions, Google Play has paused its billing system for users in Russia as of March 10, 2022. Google clarified that this means users cannot purchase apps and games, make subscription payments or conduct any in-app purchases of digital goods via the Google Play Store in Russia. Free apps will remain available on the Play Store to download and install.
As for existing user subscriptions via the Google Play Store, Google informs that subscriptions will unfortunately not be able to be renewed and will be cancelled. However, the existing subscription(ie the 1-month or 1-year subscription that the Russian Android user had purchased prior to this announcement) will continue until the end of the then-current billing period. The company also clarifies that it will still honour existing developer subscription billing grace periods and any free trials will continue to work until payments are attempted.
On a closing note, Google also states that the situation is rapidly evolving and that the company encourages users to follow Google for Google’s latest update on the matter if there are changes of action.
The Chinese electronics manufacturer Hisense has just launched the Game TV Ace 2023 65E55H in their home country which comes with a mind-blowing 240Hz refresh rate.
The Game TV Ace 2023 offers a 65-inch 4K display with a 178° wide viewing angle. The TV has a heavy emphasis on features that would be attractive to console gamers and therefore it offers multiple refresh rates to choose from like 120Hz, 144Hz, and 240Hz. The TV also provides a super crisp response time of 2.7ms.
The TV Ace 2023 comes equipped with Hisense U+ super image quality engine 2.0, and multiple AI-based features like AI-SR, AI color balance, AI+MEMC, AI fine light control, Darkfield detail enhancement, and 3D_LUT original color correction. The TV offers support for Dolby Vision, Dolby Audio-Visual Zone, and Dolby Game support.
On the hardware front, the Game TV Ace comes with a new 4-core A73 architecture processor, 4GB+32GB storage. The TV has support for NFC and offers WiFi 6 connectivity with a low latency mode for gaming scenarios.
The TV gets a dual 12W speaker setup powered by the Hi-Sound engine, which also offers some cool AI enhancement features like AI Upscaling surround sound field conversion, AI Scene Fit Content awareness, AI Vocal clarity, and AI Equalizer sound field equalization adjustment.
Despite coming packed with so many high-end features, the Game TV Ace 2023 is priced pretty reasonably at 4,999 ($789) yuan in the Chinese market. For now, there is no word from Hisense if they will debut the Game TV Ace 2023 outside the domestic market.
On Apple’s March 8 “Peek Performance” Event, Apple has officially unveiled the next generation of its iPad Air lineup with its headlining Apple Silicon, the M1 Chip, 5G connectivity and a wide variety of pastel colour options to choose from.
iPad Air 5 2022 highlights
As pre-orders go live, keen-eyed buyers have noticed that the latest iPad Air 5th Generation (2022) features a design change that Apple has been proud of since the launch of its first iPad back in 2010. Instead of the “iPad” wording engraved under the iconic Apple logo like the older iPad Air 4(2020) and its predecessors, the latest iPad Air 5 (2022) now has the “iPad Air” wording engraved under the Apple logo.
“iPad Air” wording on iPad Air 5 (2022)“iPad” Wording on iPad Air 4 (2020)
This design change seems rather confusing as the latest M1-powered 5th Generation iPad Pros of 2021 didn’t get the unique treatment as they still have the original “iPad” branding engraved under the Apple logo, and they didn’t switch over to an “iPad Pro” branding instead. The same goes for the iPad 9th Generation (2021) and iPad Mini 6th Generation (2021) which were also launched in September last year.
iPad Mini 6th Generation (2021)
Although the change of design seems to be confusing at first, iPad Air 5 buyers were rather unbothered by the design change, as this minimal change didn’t interfere with the tablet’s other functions such as connectivity, battery life or screen quality.
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