Asus has just unveiled its latest mini-PC dubbed the Asus PN63-S1. The device is capable of powering up to three 4K displays and comes with an 11th gen Intel processor, with the top of the line offering accommodating a Core i7-11370H.
According to Asus’s listings, this mini-pc is equipped with a dust-proof and self-cleaning system, which can be fitted with two DDR4-3200 notebook memories for a maximum RAM capacity of 64GM. The motherboard also has two M.2 slots for SSDs and a 2.5-inch SATA slot. Only one of the M.2 slots supports PCIe Gen4 x4 and the other is restricted to PCIe Gen3 x4.
Asus PN63-S1 mini-PC
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The Asus PN63-S1 mini-PC can be configured with the following processors:
Intel Core i3-1115G4 (6 MB Cache, up to 4.1 GHz)
Intel Core i5-1135G7 (8 MB Cache, up to 4.2 GHz)
Intel Core i7-1165G7 (12 MB Cache, up to 4.7 GHz)
Intel Core i5-11300H (8 MB Cache, up to 4.4 GHz)
Intel Core i7-11370H (12 MB Cache, up to 4.8 GHz)
The ports offered on the Asus PN63-S1 mini-PC consists of a 2.5Gbps Ethernet, HDMI 1.4, Mini DP 1.2, Display Prot 1.4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 3.5mm audio jack, and an SD card reader. The Barebones kit with a Core i3 Processor is said to start around €430 while the Core i7-11370H barebones kit is expected to be priced at €620.
The device has also been spotted by ITHome on Asus Tmall flagship store in China where the i7-11370H configuration equipped with 8GB memory + 512GB SSD + Window 11 is priced at 5,299 yuan($836).
A mysterious OnePlus smartphone with model number PGKM10 appeared on China’s 3C certification site revealing its fast charging capabilities. However, we couldn’t figure out which device the model number belonged to. Now, the tipster DigitalChatStation has revealed that this device is none other than the previously rumored OnePlus Dimensity 8100 phone.
The tipster says that the Oppo PGKM10 or the OnePlus Dimensity 8100 device, which despite having a 160W max charging speed, will support 150W charging technology. The smartphone is further reported to have a 4,500mAh battery that is said to go from 0% to 100% in 15 minutes.
Furthermore, the smartphone is said to go official next month. If we go by this, then we might see this device’s teasers in the coming days. Soon later, the company could officially announce the release date of the smartphone.
Other than this, we all know that the OnePlus PGKM10 will be powered by the Dimensity 8100 SoC. Leaks reveal that the smartphone will sport a 6.7-inch OLED display and feature a 50MP primary lens. The lens equipped on the phone will be the popular Sony IMX766 sensor.
In related news, we are expected to see the first Dimensity 8100-powered phone from Realme this month. The smartphone will be the successor to the GT Neo2 and will be called the Realme GT Neo3. Just like the OnePlus phone, the Neo3 will also support a 150W UltraDart fast charging support. 120Hz screen, in-display fingerprint scanner, and 12GB/256GB storage are some of its rumored specs.
ViewSonic has just released their new 62 series of desktop monitors featuring USB Type-C ports and support for 65W reverse charging. The series includes VX2462-2K-MHDU, VX2762-2K-MHDU, VX2762-4K-MHDU among other models.
ViewSonic 62 series monitors
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ViewSonic 62 series monitors
ViewSonic 62 series monitors
ViewSonic 62 series monitors
ViewSonic 62 series monitors
VX2462-2K-MHDU
The ViewSonic VX2462-2K-MHDU comes with a 23.8-inch Quad HD IPS screen, a 75Hz refresh rate, and a 5ms response time. The monitor offers HDR10 support and comes with a Blue light filter.
The monitor has thin bezzles of three sides and a thick chin and has a built-in dual 2W speaker setup. It features multiple connectors including an HDMI 1.4 port, A Display Port 1.2, Three USB 3.0 Ports (1 up,2 down), and an Audio Out port. The display weighs 5.4KGs with the stand.
VX2762-2K-MHDU
Similar to the 24-inch variant, the ViewSonic VX2762-2K-MHDU is a Quad HD IPS panel with a 2560 x 1440p resolution, 75Hz refresh rate, and 5ms response time. The main difference here is that this one is a 27-inch monitor. The monitor also offers HDR10 support and has an 8bit color depth capable of outputting 16.7 million different colors.
The VX2762-2K-MHDU is the same design-wise and comes with a dual 2W spearer setup. It gets an HDMI 1.4 port, A Display Port 1.2, Three USB 3.0 Ports (1 up,2 down), and an Audio Out port. The display weighs 6.47kg including the stand.
VX2762-4K-MHDU
The VX2762-4K-MHDU is a 27-inch 4K IPS monitor which has a 3840 x 2160p resolution and a refresh rate of 60Hz. The monitor has a maximum response time of 5ms and offers HDR support along with a blue light filter and flicker-free LED backlighting.
The monitor has two inbuilt 2W speakers and a number of ports on the back which include two HDMI 2.0 ports, a Display Port 1.2, a USB Type-C port capable of reverse charging, three USB 3.0 ports, and an Audio Out port. The monitor weighs 6.5Kg with the stand and 4.6Kg without it.
Pricing and Availability
ViewSonic has debuted the 62 series monitors in the Chinese market and it is unknown if these monitors will be made available in other markets or not. The VX2462-2K-MHDU, the VX2762-2K-MHDU, and the VX2762-4K-MHDU are priced at 1399 yuan ($221), 1499 yuan ($236), and 1799 yuan ($284) respectively.
The global wearables market has consistently seen massive growth right after the start of the COVID 19 pandemic. This growth has continued in 2021, going by a recent report by the International Data Corporation (IDC). The report shows that the global wearables market recorded a total shipping estimate of 533.6 million units in 2021 as a whole. This represents a massive 20% YoY growth.
The wearables market recorded an impressive 10.8% YoY growth in Q4 2021 alone with an estimated total shipment of 171 million units. Overall, Apple led the market with successes recorded in both the hearables and smartwatch segment. The US company’s market share in Q4 2021 was a huge 34.9%.Apple shipped an estimated 161.8 million units of wearables which includes hearables and smartwatches.
Xiaomi emerged in the second position but with a wide margin from Apple. The Chinese tech giant recorded a 7.1% YoY growth in 2021 with the smartwatch segment driving its sales. It shipped an estimated 54.4 million units in 2021 which isn’t up to half of what APple shipped during the period.
Samsung is the third-largest wearables vendor in 2021, thanks to the Galaxy Watch 4 series. The Korean tech giant saw a 20.1% YoY growth last year with an estimated 48.1 million units in shipments.
Embattled Chinese company Huawei surprisingly continued to maintain its mark in the worldwide wearables market. The company is said to have shipped an estimated 42.7 million units of wearables which is an increase of 25.6% over its shipping figures for last year. Huawei’s shipments weren’t only in China but also in European markets where it continues to enjoy huge patronage.
The biggest improvement was recorded by the Indian company Imagine Marketing, which owns the BoAt brand. The brand came in 5th place in the global market propelled by its exploit in the Indian market. This indeed underscores the rapid growth of the Indian wearable market. boAt recorded an estimated shipment of 28.6 million units as against 10 million units shipped last year. This represents a staggering 163.4% YoY growth. In Q4 2021, the company’s shipments grew 69.6% YoY.
Although Samsung’s Galaxy S series has the most marketing promo throughout the year, Samsung’s true bestsellers of the year have always been its budget and mid-range Galaxy A series. Leaks, rumours and electronics safety certifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A33, A53 and A73 devices have been spotted in the wild for the past few weeks, hinting at an imminent launch, and today one leak finally revealed when we will finally see the 2022 Samsung Galaxy A series come to market.
The leak comes from the industry-famous leakster, evleaks on Twitter, sharing a promo poster for upcoming Samsung’s Galaxy A event. It seems that Samsung is planning to debut its latest 2022 Samsung Galaxy A series smartphone lineup on March 17, 2022, which is next Thursday, via Samsung.com. For context, last year’s Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 were also launched globally on March 17 as well.
Leaked 2022 Samsung Galaxy A Event Poster, Source: evleaks
The poster does not mention or address any highlights of the 2022 Samsung Galaxy A series directly, but instead through the subtle means of graphic design. From the clipart teasers on the poster, we can deduce that several highlights of the Samsung Galaxy A series include an improved screen and camera from its predecessor, improved low-light photography capabilities and water resistance for the 2022 Galaxy A lineup.
As the highlight of the event this year would be the Samsung Galaxy A33, A53 and A73, Samsung actually decided to quietly launch the entry-level Samsung A series devices, the Samsung Galaxy A13 and A23 last week. Despite being entry-level smartphones, these 2 devices actually have a lot to offer for buyers who aren’t willing to break the bank.
Samsung Galaxy A23
Both the Samsung Galaxy A13 and A23 feature enhanced durability with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the front display(the same one used on the Galaxy Note 9), a long-lasting 5000mAh battery, faster 25W charging support(same as the standard flagship Galaxy S22) compared to last year’s 15W found on the Galaxy A12 and A22, and upgraded cameras. If Samsung’s entry-level devices this year already have this much to offer, it would be interesting to see what the company has to offer in its 2022 mid-range offerings.
Samsung had remained silent about newer iterations of its Quantum Dot OLED TVs at CES 2022, despite rival Sony launching several of them. But that looks to be changing now with the emergence of a new listing at an online retail site.
American online retailer Value Electronics has now listed the Samsung QS95B QD-OLED, even as Samsung is yet to provide any official details about the product.
According to the listing, the Samsung QS95B QD-OLED TV will be available in two sizes – 55 inches and 65 inches. Both models appear to support DCI-P3, BT.2020 profiles for richer HDR viewing, and run Samsung’s own Tizen operating system with support for voice control.
Aside from this, the QS95B also offers four HDMI 2.1 ports along with advanced features like a 120Hz refresh rate and VRR. It even has a built-in next-generation ATSC 3.0 OTA tuner.
There is no indication of the pricing yet, but Quantum Dot OLED TVs don’t usually come cheap, so expect the same for the Samsung QS95B too. Regardless, now that a retail site as major as Value Electronics felt it’s in a position to set up a page for Samsung’s new QD OLED TVs, more official information is set to drop really soon, so stay tuned.
In other news, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 has been listed on Amazon India and its launch appears imminent. For further details, head here.
The Redmi K50 series has been officially announced to launch on March 17, quite possibly with a number of other important products. Following a bunch of official teasers about the phones, the Redmi today revealed that they will be the first in the industry to support Bluetooth 5.3.
According to the company website, Bluetooth 5.3 on the Redmi K50 series will lower latency, be better optimized for gaming, lower power consumption, and have a more powerful anti-interference ability.
The Redmi K50 series already is the first to come with the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 high-end chipset so Bluetooth 5.3 is just another industry-first for it.
Redmi also earlier said that the Redmi K50 series “restores the beauty of the universe with the usage of a new ‘nano-microcrystalline process’ inspired by the Olivine Meteorite,” which will be present on the back cover of the devices.
The Redmi K50 series comprises four models, namely Redmi K50, Redmi K50 Pro, and Redmi K50 Pro+, and the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition, with all of them being equipped with different processors — Snapdragon 870, Dimensity 8100, Dimensity 9000, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, respectively. From these, the Dimensity 9000 appears to be the most powerful, at least in terms of benchmarks.
A few days back, the tipster DigitalChatStation revealed the specs of the Xiaomi CIVI successor which was assumed to be the Xiaomi CIVI 2. Now, the tipster is back with more information, this time revealing that the successor will be branded as an “S” iteration, possibly called the Xiaomi CIVI S.
Xiaomi CIVI S Design, Codename, and Specifications
The tipster reveals that the next CIVI smartphone will be a small upgrade over the Xiaomi CIVI and may have “S” in its moniker. That being said, the next CIVI phone may be called the CIVI S, instead of the Xiaomi CIVI 2. The CIVI S carries the codename “K9E” and will be a thin and light smartphone with the selfie camera as its highlight.
Furthermore, the CIVI S is touted to have the same punch-hole curved display as the Xiaomi CIVI. The rear camera module will also be unchanged. The tipster reveals that it will bring Sparkling White and Pink color variants.
Apart from this, the smartphone’s specs were leaked previously. The device will come with an FHD+ OLED panel. It will have a 120Hz refresh rate and the same selfie camera as the CIVI i.e. a 32MP unit.
The phone will also come with the same 64MP camera primary camera on the back. It is rumored to be powered by the Snapdragon 778G Plus SoC and will support 55W fast charging technology.
Samsung is ramping up its gender-friendly credentials with the announcement that it has opened its first mobile store in India that is fully staffed by females. The move coincides with this year’s celebration of International Women’s Day and it is also part of the #PoweringDigitalIndia initiative.
The new Samsung mobile store is located in Ahmedabad and is aimed at shoring up Samsung’s market share in the sub-continent by promoting the strength of Indian women. The new Samsung Smart Cafe offers customers a unique shopping experience with an all-female staff setup. The store manager, Samsung Experience Consultants, and other staff have received training on the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem as well as other specialized training including accounting, inventory management, and customer service.
Support for the staff comes in the form of the Employee Resource Group (ERG) and Women in Samsung Electronics (WISE) to help the women grow both professionally and in their personal lives. In a statement by Ken Kang, President, and CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia, the company is excited to set up the first all-women mobile store in India and it is confident about the new possibilities presented by the incredible team of Samsung women that are part of the initiative. The mobile store fits snugly into Samsung’s core values of people, excellence, and co-prosperity and, according to Kang, Samsung is focused on growing the number of women in its workplace. The company hopes to nurture the next generation of women leaders across the company through its various gender-friendly programs.
Truke has unveiled its great-looking Truke Horizon W20 smartwatch in India featuring GPS, GLONASS, and others. The Truke Horizon W20 smartwatch is priced at Rs. 2,999 (~$40) and is currently available via Flipkart. Truke has been known for its audio products but it is also seeking a share of the budding smart wearables market in India with its offering of the Horizon W20.
The Truke Horizon W20 smartwatch has a 1.69-inch Full Screen Touch Color IPS display offering more than 100 cloud-based watch faces. The GPS and GLONASS feature provides greater navigational tools for the user while its IP68 water-resistant rating is an added feature. The Aluminum Alloy casing of the Truke Horizon W20 is also durable while multiple sports modes are available with the smartwatch. The smartwatch has a 300mAh that offers up to 7 days of battery life on normal usage, 5 days with GPS, and up to 45 days on standby mode.
Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity is also available for the Truke Horizon W20 which can be used via the app with Android and iOS devices. Heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen (SpO2), and sleep monitoring are also available in the Truke Horizon W20.
Several other features also enhance the appeal of the Truke Horizon W20 apart from its affordable pricing. These include a raft of smart notifications, music control, and weather updates. Black, red, and green color variants of the Truke Horizon W20 are available via Flipkart for Rs. 2,999 (~$40) as mentioned previously.
Motorola’s MA1 Android Auto dongle has been out of stock in many outlets including Amazon since February. The wireless MA1 Android Auto dongle is for vehicles that already have the wired version and it has been quite difficult getting the product since it was launched in January 2022. Pre-orders were exhausted within hours and actual sales also saw emptying of stocks within a few hours in Amazon.
However, Scalpers is having a swell time with the Motorola MA1 Android Auto dongle, as it is being sold sometimes more than twice its original $90. The MA1 wireless Android Auto dongle is now priced up to $200 by third-party sellers who are benefiting from the stock issue. It is unclear what is the specific cause resulting in the unavailability of the MA1 dongle, but SGW Global had previously stated that there was no inventory issue, and it could have been a result of supply chain and logistic difficulties.
But since the problem has persisted for more than a month, a valid inference could be drawn to the unavailability of inventory for the MA1 wireless Android Auto dongle. Even with the higher price offered by Scalpers and a few other outlets, the Motorola MA1 Android Auto dongle continues to sell like hotcake. It is the first Google-license dongle for adding wireless Android Auto cars with the wired version. More details are expected from SGW Global on the issue.
Yamaha is making inroads into the electric scooter market in Europe with the launch of the NEO e-scooter and it squares up nicely against 50cc combustion-engine equivalent models. The Yamaha NEO e-scooter is designed for daily urban use with a nice touch of aesthetics. It has compact body features and a soft-rounded design that enhance the relaxed feel when using the e-scooter.
The Yamaha NEO is easy to ride, ultra-quiet, zero-emission and comes with minimal maintenance when compared with its combustion equivalents and other e-scooters in its segment. The NEO is a reflection of the trajectory of development of electric vehicle technology pursued by Yamaha for over 30 years. The NEO is equipped with up-to-date technology that puts it on a sound pedestal in the European EV market. It sports Yamaha’s proprietary YIPU (Yamaha Integrated Power Unit) rear wheel hub and rear brake systems. The Motor Control Unit (MCU) of the NEO is housed within the rear swingarm and is detachable, being held by five bolts.
The NEO e-scooter uses brushless technology, is air-cooled and it is also quite noiseless, giving just 55dB within a 7-meter radius. It has a significantly reduced number of moving parts in comparison with a combustion-powered scooter, which implies fewer issues in terms of downtimes. The Lithium-ion battery of the Yamaha NEO offers a riding range of about 37km, which can be further scaled up to 68km with an additional battery. The power system ensures auto-optimization of the battery when it goes below a threshold to extend the range before a recharge is done.
The battery of the Yamaha NEO can be charged directly on the bike or removed and charged and this could take up to eight hours to fully restore its juice. The battery itself sits under the driver’s seat and thereby offers greater legroom for the rider. The battery can heat up to a maximum of 25 degrees Celsius which is not bad. The MyRide app provides more depth in the functionality of the NEO and there are varying riding modes present with the e-scooter. As per colors, two variants will be available namely black and white, and it remains to be seen what kind of reception awaits the Yamaha NEO e-scooter in Europe.
Next week, there will be 3 smartphone launch events. Interestingly, all of them are by Xiaomi. The first one will be by the global arm of the company, the second one will be hosted by the Indian division, and the third one will be held by the sub-brand Redmi in China. Two of these conferences are for brand new phones, while the remaining one is for already official handsets making their way to new markets.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at these launch events one by one.
Xiaomi has confirmed to debut the Xiaomi 12 series in international markets on March 15. The event will be live-streamed on the company’s official YouTube channel and social media handles starting from 8 PM GMT+8.
According to leaks, all the three devices in the lineup will be presented at this conference. They will be the exact same phones without any changes in the specs.
As far as pricing is concerned, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is said to cost €1,099-€1,199, while the vanilla Xiaomi 12 is tipped to retail at €849-€899. Finally, the Xiaomi 12X is expected to be priced at €649-€699.
The Xiaomi 12 series was first announced in China on December 28, 2021.
2. Redmi 10
Xiaomi has scheduled a launch event in India for March 17 (Thursday). The company will be unveiling a new Redmi 10 for the country at this conference. The live stream will kickstart at 12 PM IST on Redmi India’s official YouTube channel.
The Redmi 10 set to release in India will be different than the international Redmi 10 and Redmi 10 2022. This latest phone has been confirmed to arrive with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, faster storage (probably UFS), a large notched display, a 50MP dual rear camera system, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, a huge battery, and 18W fast charging support.
Going by a leak, this handset may break cover as Redmi 10C in Europe. In that case, the exact features will be Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, 6.71-inch notched display (LCD), 5MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging
3. Redmi K50 Series
The third and final event of next week will be by Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi. The conference will take place in China on March 17 (Thursday). It will begin at 7 PM CST and will be live-streamed on Weibo and other popular Chinese video platforms.
The star of the event will be the Redmi K50 series. The brand will announce three models, namely Redmi K50, Redmi K50 Pro, and Redmi K50 Pro+. They are expected to house Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, MediaTek Dimensity 8100, and MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipsets respectively.
The Pro models are said to sport an OIS-enabled 108MP triple camera setup. Talking about the design, all three will resemble vivo smartphones.
Apart from the aforementioned handsets, Redmi will be also unveiling a TV, a laptop, and a router.
Last month, Oppo announced the Oppo Find X5 series comprising the Find X5 and X5 Pro phones in some European markets. Both phones come with powerful Snapdragon SoC and have Hasselblad branded cameras. Now, the series has landed in the United Kingdom and the pre-orders have begun.
The Find X5 costs £749 and the Find X5 Pro retails for £1,049. The series is now on pre-orders in the region and it will be on bookings till March 23. Notably, those who pre-order any of these phones will get free gifts. Once you pre-order any of these phones, you can visit the Oppo Claim website anytime between March 24 to April 28 and claim your free gift.
Oppo is offering free gifts like the AirVOOC wireless charging stand, Oppo Enco X TWS earbuds, Oppo Watch Free, and the Kevlar Aramid case.
Oppo Find X5 Series Specifications
The Oppo Find X5 has a 6.55-inch FHD+ OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Find X5 Pro gets a larger 6.7-inch QHD+ OLED panel with the same 120Hz refresh rate. Both come with a 50MP main + 50MP ultra-wide + 13MP telephoto triple camera system and have a 32MP selfie shooter.
At the helm, the X5 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, while the vanilla X5 gets a Snapdragon 888 SoC. Both support 80W SuperVOOC fast charging, but the X5 Pro has a 5,000mAh battery, while the X5 packs a 4,800mAh cell. The series boots on ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12 OS.
This Holi season, Amazfit is offering discounts on a total of eight smartwatches. These include the Bip series and GT series smartwatches, which have gone on discount on Amazon India as well as Amazfit’s official website. The discount offers will be valid till March 16, so let’s check them out.
The Amazfit Bip U Pro measures 40.9 x 35.5 x 11.4mm and weighs only 31 grams with the strap. The smartwatch has a polycarbonate construction that offers users 5ATM water resistance. The strap is made out of skin-friendly silicone material.
The Bip U Pro has a 1.43-inch IPS LCD color display that offers 320 x 320 pixels resolution. The display is shielded by 2.5D curved glass, which comes with an anti-fingerprint coating.
Amazfit Bip U Pro
The smartwatch is packed with sensors like a heart rate sensor, SpO2 sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, and geomagnetic sensor. It features Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity support for pairing it with a smartphone. It runs on RTOS and is compatible with Android 5.0 or higher and iOS iOS 10.0 or above devices.
The Bip U Pro is backed by a 230mAH battery that takes around 2 hours to charge completely. With typical use, it can last for up to 9 days, and it can last for up to 5 days with heavy use. There is a microphone onboard, which brings in support for the Alexa assistant. The Bip U Pro also supports 60+ sports modes, sleep tracking, stress level monitoring, and menstrual cycle tracking. The non-Pro version lacks GPS support, a microphone, and an Alexa assistant.
OSOM, a smartphone brand built by the brains behind Essential, will soon launch its first smartphone in the market. The device will be called the OSOM OV1, and its leaks have been all over the Internet. Now, the company took to Twitter to reveal its front panel and also confirm its unique privacy-centric Type-C cable.
As per the company’s tweet, the OSOM OV1 will support a different kind of USB Type-C cable. It won’t just be another charging cable, rather, it will have a toggle that will let users switch between two modes – a mode to pass data and a power-only mode.
It seems to basically offer what the software usually asks for when plugged into a computer. Instead of getting permission from the device, it appears to let users choose the USB options with this physical toggle.
Apart from the USB Type-C cable, the phone’s front design is also revealed. Although only the lower half of the portion is revealed, we get to see that it has a thin-bezel design featuring a modern aspect ratio. The device also appears to have some privacy-centric apps pre-installed. It comes loaded with the Brave browser, Signal, the camera app, and what looks like the company’s own Privacy app.
Other than this, the phone’s back panel and some specs have already been leaked. The OSOM OV1 will come with a stainless steel chassis, a Gorilla Glass Victus back panel, and a dual-camera system.
It will have a 48MP + 12MP dual-rear camera system. On the front, it will equip a 16MP snapper. The phone is said to have an OLED display, dual-SIM support, and 5G connectivity. As for the power, the device is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship SoC.
OnePlus has recently released a new software update for their OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro devices that claims to fix a bunch of problems users have been complaining about for quite some time.
The OnePlus 9 update comes with firmware version LE2111_11.C.46 for Indian users and LE2113_11.C.46 for users in Europe. The OnePlus 9 Pro updates have firmware version LE2121_11.C.46 for the Indian variant and LE2123_11.C.46 for the European variant.
The changes brought by the latest update are listed below.
System
[Improved] system stability
[Fixed] the abnormal display of AOD
[Fixed] the issue of blurred screen in some scenarios
[Fixed] the issue that Alexa APP crashes in some scenarios
[Updated] Android security patch to 2022.02
Network
[Fixed] the issue that unable to register 5G network in some scenarios
This update notably doesn’t come to North American users of the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro. The company has stated that this is due to specific country-related limitations. OnePlus however implied that these updates might make it to NA users in their next update cycle.
As usual, the OTA update is rolling out in batches, so it will take some time before it reaches everyone. If you have not received this OTA update yet, you can check its availability by heading to Settings > System > System updates on your device.
Honor is finally back in the flagship segment not only in the Asian market but even in Europe. The Chinese giant recently launched the Honor Magic4 and the Honor Magic4 Pro with the latter representing its most advanced flagship to date. But after its comeback, Honor has to face a lot of more Chinese rivals in the old continent. Currently, the best Chinese flagship sold in the European market is the OPPO Find X5 Pro which retails for a very high price. But the Honor Magic4 Pro carries a high price tag as well. So which one is the best Chinese handset out there? You can discover it through this comparison between the specifications of the Honor Magic4 Pro and the OPPO Find X5 Pro.
There is not any doubt about the fact that OPPO Find X5 Pro has a better design. It is not only more attractive than Honor Magic4 Pro, but it is definitely one of the most beautiful Android phones in the whole market. It is the only Android flagship released in 2022 with a body made of ceramic, it has a very futuristic design and it comes with a front glass protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. There is also a version made of leather, but it is exclusive for the Chinese market. Last but not least, despite packing a bigger battery, it is a thinner phone. Both the phones are waterproof with the IP68 certification.
Display
The OPPO Find X5 Pro looks to have a better display. It is an AMOLED panel with one billion colors, a diagonal of 6.7 inches, a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels, an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, and the HDR10+ certification. But the Honor Magic4 Pro still provides an amazing screen with the OLED and LTPO technologies, HDR10+, one billion colors, and a wider 6.81-inch diagonal. With the OPPO Find X5 Pro, you should get higher color accuracy and even higher brightness.
Specs & Software
Honor Magic4 Pro and the OPPO Find X5 Pro are powered by the same flagship processor: the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 running at a max frequency of 3 GHz, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. Given that there are no important differences in the hardware department, the software will play the most important role in terms of performance. Note that the ColorOS 12 is actually a more advanced user interface than Magic UI 6.0, at least in the global market. So you should get something more with the OPPO flagship.
Camera
On the paper, the Honor Magic4 Pro has superior camera hardware. It comes with a pair of 50 MP cameras including an ultrawide one, as well as a 64 MP periscope camera with 3.5x optical zoom and an additional TOF 3D sensor for depth calculation. The OPPO Find X5 Pro has a pair of 50 MP cameras and a 13 MP telephoto sensor, but the photo quality might still be superior in a lot of scenarios thanks to the dedicated MariSilicon X NPU and the advanced proprietary algorithm for the cameras. The Honor Magic4 Pro is more interesting even when it comes to the front camera: it packs a 12 MP selfie snapper with 100° FOV and 4K video recording, as well as an additional TOF sensor for 3D facial recognition.
The OPPO Find X5 Pro packs a bigger 5000 mAh battery and it will guarantee a longer battery life on a single charge. The Honor Magic4 Pro comes with a smaller 4600 mAh but it supports faster 100W wired charging and faster 100W wireless charging.
Price
OPPO Find X5 Pro carries a price of €1300/$1420 in the European market, while Honor Magic 4 Pro starts from €1100/$1200. The Find X5 Pro wins the comparison due to its amazing built quality, bigger battery, better display, but you should not underestimate the camera performance of the Honor flagship.
Honor Magic4 Pro vs OPPO Find X5 Pro: PRO and CONS
The Realme C35 was launched a few days back in the Indian market. The smartphone comes with a new design and offers an FHD+ display, triple cameras, and a UNISOC chipset. Starting from tomorrow, the phone will go on sale in India. Let’s take a look at its price and specs.
The Realme C35 will go on sale tomorrow, i.e. on March 12, at 12 PM on Flipkart. The smartphone can also be purchased from the Realme India website.
The device comes in two variants – a 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant priced at Rs. 11,999 ($157) and a 4GB RAM/128GB storage variant priced at Rs. 12,999 ($170). The phone can be picked up in two colorvariants– Glowing Black and Glowing Green.
Realme C35 Specifications
The Realme C35 sports a 6.6-inch water-drop notch display with an FHD+ (2408 x 1080 pixels) resolution. It is an LCD panel with up to a 180Hz touch sampling rate. Realme claims that it has a screen-to-body ratio of 90.7% and a peak brightness of 600 nits.
Realme C35
It comes equipped with a triple camera system at the rear, with a 50MP main lens, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP monochrome sensor. The device has an 8MP selfie shooter at the front. It has a side-facing fingerprint scanner for security.
Powering the handset is the UNISOC T616 SoC, paired with 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. It packs a 5,000mAh battery and has an 18W fast charging support. The device boots on the Android 11 OS and has the Realme 2.0 on top of it.
Redmi’s 10C is expected to launch soon in different markets. In fact, the smartphone was recently spotted in a retailer listing giving away its press shot. Now, MySmartPricehas revealed the European pricing, variants, and colors of the budget smartphone. Additionally, the phone’s live images have been surfaced on the Internet.
The Redmi 10C is touted to release soon in the European market. The device will cost between EUR 150 to EUR 200 in the region. It will come in a single 4GB RAM and 128GB storage option. As for the colors, the device will come in three color options – Grey, Green, and Blue.
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In addition to the previous press shot of the device, now we get the live image of the smartphone (via). Thanks to it, we also learn the specifications. The Redmi 10C sports a 6.71-inch Dot-Drop notch display. It has a triple camera setup at the back. The primary sensor here is a 50MP unit. Upfront, it has a 5MP selfie snapper.
Inside, the smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC paired with a UFS type storage. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery and has an 18W fast charging support. The device boasts a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Do note that the specs here differ significantly from what we saw in the retailer listing a day back. It could be that the phone may have different specs for different markets.
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