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.
Oppo recently unveiled its 150W and fast charging technology that is set to debut on a OnePlus device scheduled to launch in Q2 2022. However, a OnePlus device with a fast charge capacity of 160W has appeared on China’s 3C certification website.
First spotted by MySmartPrice, the listing reveals that the device has the model number PGKM10 and is a 5G mobile phone device. The information is somewhat confusing as up until now, the PGKM10 model number has been related to the upcoming OnePlus tablet, dubbed the OnePlus Pad. However, it is hard to imagine OnePlus debuting a tablet with that high fast charging capacity while Oppo’s tablet, which debuted just a couple of weeks ago, comes with 33W fast charging.
There are a few candidates that can come with this 160W SuperVOOC fast charge. The device could be a OnePlus 10 series variant. A recent leak revealed that OnePlus is working on a device that has a Dimensity 8100 SoC, a 6.7-inch OLED display, and a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main camera. The other candidate for this charging rate could be the rumoredOnePlus 10 Ultra, which was first exposed through OnePlus design patents.
For now, the information available is too scarce, so we would prefer to wait for more details to surface before making any further assumptions.
China-based electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng Motors first announced its third production model dubbed XPeng P5 in April last year. The EV was touted to be the world’s first smart car to be equipped with automotive-grade LiDAR technology. Nearly one year after, the company has now launched the P5 electric sedan in Europe. The car is now available for pre-orders in four European countries namely, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden.
The Chinese company has been making rapid inroads into Europe for almost a year now. The company unveiled its flagship P7 sedan in Norway in August last year. The EV’s launch in Norway marked the brand’s debut on the international market.
While the design of the global Xpeng P5 is the same as that of the Chinese variant, the features are markedly different. As stated earlier, the P5 is the world’s first smart car to be equipped with automotive-grade LiDAR technology. The European P5 won’t feature the Lidar technology. However, it is equipped with Xpilot 2.5, Xpeng’s advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) bringing autonomous driving with a driver still on the wheels. This feature doesn’t require Lidar to work.
Xpeng is building on its in-house developed autonomous driving tech and other features in a bid to appeal to buyers. The company is betting on these features to drive sales in Europe. No doubt the sleek build of its EVs will also contribute to its market growth.
Samsung recently unveiled their Galaxy A13 4G smartphone earlier this month, and it appears that the Galaxy A13 5G will also soon be hitting the Indian market.
A 91mobiles report states that Samsung has started production of the Galaxy A13 5G smartphones at the Greater Noida factory in India. The news comes through industry sources, so we can expect the Galaxy A13 5G to debut in the coming week.
For those unaware, the device was already launched in the US market back in December 2022, so we already know all its specs and features.
Samsung Galaxy A13 5G Specifications and Features
The newly announced Galaxy A13 5G looks like the Galaxy A32. It measures 164.5 x 76.5 x 8.8mm in dimensions and weighs 195g.
The handset sports a 6.5-inch LCD panel on the front with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. The dewdrop notch (Infinity-V) on the top houses a 5MP camera for selfies and video calls. Whereas, on the back, it houses a triple camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, 2MP macro snapper, and a 2MP depth sensor.
The variant for the US is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, with support for MicroSD card expansion. There’s also NFC to utilize Samsung Pay. These features will differ by country.
Connectivity options on the phone include sub-6GHz 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The remaining specs comprise a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a single speaker, Android 11, a 5,000mAh battery, and 15W charging.
As for the pricing, the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G was launched in the US for USD 249 (approx Rs 18,700). We expect the phone’s price in India to be lower in comparison.
Redmi recently launched the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G smartphones in India. The devices bring an impressive 6.67-inch Full HD+ OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, powerful SoCs, and 108-megapixel primary cameras. However, the devices are yet to go on sale in the country, and in this article, we’ll tell you when and where you can buy these smartphones.
Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G, Note 11 Pro+ 5G pricing and availability
Here is the pricing and availability of the Redmi Note 11 Pro series:
Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G
6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 17,999
8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 19,999
Colors: Stealth Black, Phantom White, and Sky Blue
Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 20,999
8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 22,999
8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – Rs 24,999
Colors: Stealth Black, Phantom White, and Mirage Blue
The Redmi Note 11 Pro series will be available for purchase through Amazon India, Mi India’s online store, Mi Store app, and authorized resellers. The first sale of the Note 11 Pro 4G will be carried out at 12 pm (local time) on March 23, whereas the Note 11 Pro 5G will go on sale for the first time at 12 pm (local time) on March 15. Like its predecessor, the smartphones will likely be sold through flash sales, so we advise readers to be prepared as the stock will likely run out in a few minutes.
Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G
Users of HDFC Banks will be able to avail an instant discount of Rs. 1,000 when making the purchase using the bank’s Credit or Debit Card. The discount will also be applicable when opting for EMI using these cards. Additionally, users of older Redmi devices can exchange their smartphones for an additional loyalty bonus of Rs. 2000 over the exchange price of your Redmi device. You can check out if your device qualifies for exchange by visiting the Amazon India landing page.
To know more about the specs and features of the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, you can check out our launch coverage of the devices.
Last month, OnePlus launched their second-generation core edition smartphone dubbed the OnePlus Nord CE 2 which brings along the Dimensity 900 SoC and 65W SuperVOOC fast charging. And now, early renders of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite have surfaced giving us a rough idea of the design of the upcoming phone.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite early renders
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Image via 91mobiles
Image via 91mobiles
Image via 91mobiles
Image via 91mobiles
Image via 91mobiles
According to the renders revealed by 91mobiles, the Nord CE 2 Lite will likely get a glossy plastic rear panel with a metal frame around it. The rear panel appears to house a rectangular camera island that holds a triple camera setup with two large lenses and one smaller sensor. The LED flash will also be present on the camera island.
On the right side of the frame, we get a power button that will also come with an integrated fingerprint scanner. On the left side of the frame, we get the volume rocker and a hybrid SIM slot. On the bottom, we can observe a Type-C port, a speaker grille, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. And like the Nord CE 2, the Lite variant will also be missing the Alert Slider.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite specs (rumored)
According to previous reports, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will likely come with a 6.59-inch FHD ‘fluid’ display, which means that it will support a refresh rate higher than 60Hz. The panel type could, however, be an LCD instead of an AMOLED.
The device is also said to come with the Snapdragon 695 SoC with support for 5G connectivity and will run Android 12 out of the box. The phone will house a large 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.
For photography, the Nord CE 2 Lite will have a triple camera setup at the rear, comprised of a 64MP OmniVision primary camera, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. The selfie shooter upfront will be a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor.
Current rumors suggest that the Nord CE 2 Lite will come with a starting price as low as Rs 20,000 ($262).
While Apple was believed to launch new Mac Mini PCs this year, a new report has suggested that the brand has shifted its launch to next year. The news arrives from a known analyst who shared the news earlier today (11th March 2022).
According to Ming-Chi Kuo on Twitter, the Cupertino based giant will be launching the new Mac Mini in 2023. Notably, the analyst had shared his prediction for the upcoming Mac lineup for 2022 and 2023 just last week. He had claimed that Apple is planning on releasing a new high end Mac Mini and a 27 inch external display without mini LED display tech later this year. But now, he shared an update, which stated that this Mac Mini model has been delayed to next year.
Apart from this, Kuo also stated that the Mac Pro and iMac Pro will also be arriving sometime in 2023. As if right now, the company’s latest Mac Mini’s are available with M1 chipset, alongside Intel variants as well. So, we can expect to see the next gen model featuring the new M2 chip, or possibly even the M2 Pro as well. A recent report had hinted at the M2 chipset being featured on the new 13 inch MacBook Pro, 24 inch iMac, and Mac Mini, which are currently in development.
This chip would be the successor to the M1 and offer the same 8 core CPU, but with improvements to both performance and energy efficiency. Talking about the next gen Mac Mini, it is expected to receive a design refresh, which will have it be built on a smaller chassis, a plexiglass like top, and two tone color options. Although, the PC is still a while away from launch. So stick around for more updates.
A few days back, Xiaomi brought the Redmi Note 11 Pro lineup to India comprising of two devices. These are the exact same smartphones that were announced in Europe and other markets a few weeks back. The only difference is that the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G goes by the name of Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G in India.
This handset is scheduled to go on sale for the first time at 12 PM on March 15 (Tuesday) in the country. It carries the following price tags.
6GB + 128GB – ₹20,999
8GB + 128GB – ₹21,999
8GB + 256GB – ₹24,999
Customers can avail it in either Stealth Black, Phantom White, or Mirage Blue color options from Mi.com, Amazon, Mi Homes, and official retailers.
Having said that, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G is not the only phone available in this price category. It has multiple competitors from different brands. Let’s take a look at its competition based on specs.
Before we begin, here’s a quick rundown of Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G’s specifications.
BUILD
Plastic Frame + Glass Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
164.2 x 76.1 x 8.1mm
202g
DISPLAY
6.67-inch AMOLED Panel, 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution, Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1,200 Nits Peak Brightness, Centered Punch Hole
CHIPSET
Qualcomm Snadragon 695 SoC
RAM & STORAGE
6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB/256GB UFS 2.2 Storage
SOFTWARE
MIUI 13 based on Android 11
REAR CAMERA
108MP Wide-angle Camera, 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera, 2MP Macro Camera
The main highlight of the Realme 9 5G SE (Speed Edition) is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC present underneath it. This chipset is more powerful than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695G powering the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G.
Further, the realme handset can record at 4K 30fps from the main camera, which is not possible on Redmi. It also arrives with a dedicated MicroSD card slot instead of a hybrid one as the Redmi.
BUILD
Plastic Frame + Plastic Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
164.4 x 75.8 x 8.5mm
199g
DISPLAY
6.67-inch LCD Panel, 2412 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution, Up to 144Hz Refresh Rate, 600 Nits Peak Brightness, Punch Hole At Top Left Corner
CHIPSET
Qualcomm Snadragon 778G SoC
RAM & STORAGE
6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 Storage
SOFTWARE
Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11
REAR CAMERA
48MP Wide-angle Camera, 2MP Macro Camera, 2MP Depth Camera
But unfortunately, it falls behind in most other aspects. It has a plastic body, LCD screen but with up to 144Hz refresh rate, mono speaker, and, 30W fast charging.
As far as the cost is concerned, it is priced at ₹19,999 and ₹22,999 for 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB memory configurations respectively.
2. OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G comes powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chip, which is slightly better than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 silicon residing inside the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G. The OnePlus phone not only supports 4K 30fps video recording from the primary camera but also has a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
BUILD
Plastic Frame + Glass Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
160.6 x 73.2 x 7.9mm
173g
DISPLAY
6.43-inch AMOLED Panel, 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution, Up to 90Hz Refresh Rate, 800 Nits Peak Brightness, Punch Hole At Top Left Corner
CHIPSET
MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC
RAM & STORAGE
6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 Storage
SOFTWARE
OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11
REAR CAMERA
64MP Wide-angle Camera, 8MP Ultra-wide Camera, 2MP Macro Camera
Though the OxgenOS 11 running on the OnePlus handset is based on the unified codebase of ColorOS and OxygenOS, it continues to offer one of the best software experiences with little to no bloatware. Finally, it is backed by a smaller 4,5000mAh battery, which can be filled quicker with 65W fast charging.
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G costs ₹23,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant and ₹24,999 for the 8GB + 128GB version.
3. iQOO Z5 5G
The iQOO Z5 5G is also run by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC like the realme 9 5G SE but arrives with a faster LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Unlike other competitors of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G, it not only sports dual stereo speakers but also can max at 4K video recording in 60fps from the main camera.
BUILD
Plastic Frame + Plastic Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
164.7 x 76.7 x 8.5mm
193g
DISPLAY
6.67-inch LCD Panel, 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution, Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate, 650 Nits Peak Brightness, Centered Punch Hole
CHIPSET
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC
RAM & STORAGE
8GB/12GB LPDDR5x RAM, 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage
SOFTWARE
Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 11
REAR CAMERA
64MP Wide-angle Camera, 8MP Ultra-wide Camera, 2MP Macro Camera
However, it lacks a MicroSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Lastly, it comes with a plastic body, an LCD panel with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, and 44W fast charging.
The iQOO Z5 5G retails at ₹23,990 (8GB + 128GB) and ₹26,990 (12GB + 256GB) in India.
4. Motorola Edge 20 Fusion
The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is the only competitor of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G with an inferior chipset. It houses a MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC underneath it. Anyway, it can still record videos in 4K 30fps from the primary camera.
BUILD
Plastic Frame + Plastic Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
166 x 76 x 8.3mm
185g
DISPLAY
6.7-inch 10-bit OLED Panel, 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution, Up to 90Hz Refresh Rate, Centered Punch Hole
Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Hybrid MicroSD Card Slot, Ready For PC Connectivity
BATTERY & CHARGING
5,000mAh Battery, 30W Fast Wired Charging
Also, unlike any other smartphones on the list, including Redmi, the Edge 20 Fusion is the only one sporting a 10-bit 90Hz OLED display. It features a plastic design and supports only 30W charging.
The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is priced at ₹21,4999 and ₹22,999 for 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB memory variants respectively.
A few days back, Redmi officially announced the release date of the Redmi K50 series. Now, as it turns out, the March 17 event will also see the launch of multiple other products, with company GM Lu Weibing saying that it’s “Redmi’s most important launch of the year.”
According to the GM, the Redmi brand’s entire lineup will undergo a complete refresh this year. Several of these products will see their newer iterations on March 17 alone, but it seems that Redmi will be keeping other major events throughout the year.
A teaser image shared with the announcement shows the silhouette of multiple other products along with the Redmi K50 such as a router, a TV, and a laptop.
Speaking of laptops, the RedmiBook Pro 15 was spotted on Geekbench a couple of days back with the Intel Core i7-12650 processor. The processor has 10 cores, 16 threads, and up to 24MB cache, which have helped it achieve an impressive multi-core score of 11,872. This laptop is expected to launch alongside the Redmi K50 series.
The Redmi K50 series will be the most extensive flagship lineup from Redmi ever and will be powered by processors from both Qualcomm and MediaTek. It comprises the Redmi K50 Pro+ with its Dimensity 9000, the Redmi K50 Gaming with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the Redmi K50 Pro with the Dimensity 8100, and the Redmi K50 with the Snapdragon 870.
Ulefone Armor X10 Pro is designed to give you upgraded features and better performance as compared to its predecessors. To that end, the company has introduced the MediaTek Helio P22 processor in this phone. With this octa-core chipset, Ulefone Armor X10 Pro gets a 21% increase in performance as compared to the Armor X10. Moreover, you get 4GB RAM and double the storage space as compared to Armor X10 with a 64GB ROM expandable up to 128GB.
The phone comes with IP68/69K and MIL-STD – 810G military-grade certifications. This means the phone is dust, dirt, shock, and waterproof and can perform under extreme and harsh conditions. Though the phone is made to be rugged and withstand hazardous environments, it comes in a fashionable and lightweight design that can be easily carried around in your pocket or purse.
Ulefone Armor X10 Pro features a 5.45” display which makes it easy to control and use single-handedly. You have a 20MP Sony dual-camera setup at the back and a 5MP sensor in the front, for your selfies. The phone is fueled by a 5180mAh battery and runs the Android 11 OS. And to enjoy your favorite music and videos, you have Dual 1216 super-linear speakers that provide you with an immersive audio experience. Other interesting features include headset-free FM radio, 3.5mm earphone jack, NFC and Google play support, triple SIM/Card slots, customizable key, and gloves mode. For more information check out this official video from Ulefone.
Ulefone Armor X10 Prowill launch globally at the end of March. Under the world premiere sale, you can get huge discounts and buy Ulefone Armor X10 Pro for as low as $119.99. For more details on the phone and the sale check out their official website.
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ZTE today announced a new mini PC that’s small and lightweight enough to fit into a pocket named the Taichi Cloud Computer W100D.
The computer weighs just 55g, which makes it much lighter than the average smartphone (via My Drivers). While specifics haven’t been provided, the device appears to be solely cloud-based and works through a simple connection.
Being cloud-based means that its power consumption is extremely low, which in turn means it’s very environmental-friendly. The overall package size is tiny due to this very reason and it’s quite easy to use, is extremely cost-effective, and is very suitable for light usage scenarios like education and office work.
The ZTE mini PC comes with a Type-C port for power supply and supports ZTE. All data runs in a secure data center to ensure information security.
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The only gripe with cloud computing is latency but ZTE claims that bandwidth is kept in the range of 100Kbps~20Mbps at all times to ensure a great user experience. The PC also makes use of a new technology called “low-code high-definition,” which guarantees an optimal experience even under poor quality networks.
The ZTE Taichi Cloud Computer W100D is joined by a similar offering from Ningmei, which can be purchased via Xiaomi Youpin. This one’s not a cloud computer but targets a similar market with its extremely compact size.
Earlier this week, US regulators issued the final rules that removed the requirement on autonomous vehicles makers that mandated the companies to equip self driving cars with manual driving controls.
For those unaware, the autonomous vehicles sold in the US were required to feature human driving controls to meet the crash standards. Hence, automobile manufacturers and even tech companies faced challenges in developing automated driving systems (ADS) without any manual driving controls (Via Gadgets360). These standards were set decades ago, but have now been removed in America. Just last month, automobile giant General Motors and its self driving unit Cruise petitioned the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to build and deploy a fully autonomous vehicle that do not feature steering wheels or brake pedals.
Notably, the revision in the rules also assume that cars “will always have a driver’s seat, a steering wheel and accompanying steering column, or just one front outboard passenger seating position.” But the regulators added that “For vehicles designed to be solely operated by an ADS, manually operated driving controls are logically unnecessary.” These new rules were first proposed back in March 2020 and have finally been adopted.
NHTSA Deputy Administrator Steven Cliff stated that “As the driver changes from a person to a machine in ADS-equipped vehicles, the need to keep the humans safe remains the same and must be integrated from the beginning.” Although, the NHTSA added that children should not occupy seats that are typically reserved for “drivers.” So now, we can expect to see more autonomous cars that do not require any human interaction from their passengers.
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