Mivi Octave 3 16W Bluetooth speaker launched in India for Rs. 1,799 ($24)

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Mar 3, 2022

Indian electronics firm Mivi has launched a 16W Bluetooth speaker called the Mivi Octave 3 in India. The Mivi Octave 3 Bluetooth speaker is priced at Rs. 1,799 ($24) although the original price is Rs. 1,999 ($27). It is available via Amazon India and Flipkart, as well as Mivi’s official website. The Mivi Octave 3 speaker comes with great features that make the listening experience an exhilarating one. The Octave 3 is capable of producing 16W 360-degree HD Stereo sound with deep solid bass and a passive subwoofer due to the dynamic drivers in the model. The Octave 3 supports pairing with another unit to deliver a higher quality sound and a more powerful listening experience.

The Mivi Octave 3 can be connected to an input device via Bluetooth 5.1 or using an AUX cable both delivering a mix of lossless audio, quality assurance, and an overall immersive audio experience. The MicroSD memory card slot also provides the opportunity of playing music from a memory device. The Mivi Octave 3 can deliver up to 8 hours of playback when operated at standard mode. The Mivi Octave 3 comes in four colors namely blue, black, green, and red.

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Samsung Galaxy M23 5G renders, specs, price leaked: Snapdragon 750G, 50MP OIS camera & more

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 3, 2022

Earlier today, chipset and display details of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy M23 5G smartphone emerged through the Google Play console listing. And now, fresh renders of the device have surfaced online along with some more specification details.

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According to a MySmartPrice report, these renders have been obtained via industry sources which have also informed on the specifications of the upcoming handset. The new renders show that the design of the Galaxy M23 5G has been altered quite a bit compared to its predecessor. The camera island is especially different this time around with a vertical pill shape compared to the more square-shaped camera module on the Galaxy M22. The renders also reveal that the device will come with a triple camera setup in contrast to its predecessor’s quad-cam setup.

Samsung Galaxy M23 5G Specs

Coming to its specifications, the Galaxy M23 5G is a mid-range smartphone that will come with a 6.6-inch Full HD+ resolution TFT panel supporting 16 million colors and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display will have a waterdrop notch cutout for the front camera.

For photography, the device will get a triple camera setup consisting of a 50MP f/1.8 main camera sensor, coupled with an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera and a 2MP f/2.4 macro sensor. The main camera sensor will come with support for optical image stabilization (OIS). The rear camera supports 720p video recording at 120fps and 4K video recording at 30fps.

Under the hood will be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC paired with at least 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The 5G smartphone will also offer storage expansion up to 1TB via a microSD card slot. It will weigh about 198 grams and measure 165.5 x 77.0 x 8.4mm. in terms of software, the Galaxy M23 5G will boot Android 12 based One UI 4.1 out of the box.

Other details include Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, WiFi, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C port, single speaker, etc. The report also states that the Galaxy M23 5G 4GB + 128GB storage option will be priced between €250 – €300.

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Baseus 30W Super Si ultra-compact charger brings fast charging for iPhones & iPads

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 3, 2022

Baseus 30W Super Si compact charger comes with a dual-port architecture that makes it possible to charge two devices simultaneously. It seems that the new product is a perfect fit for the iPhone and iPad, charging them simultaneously. The Basueus iPhone/iPad dual charger is more powerful than the conventional Apple chargers.

Currently, Apple always skips the charger in their iPhone package, while iPads come with a 20W charger which is dwarfed by the Baseus 30W Super Si charger that even offers dual charging ports. The new charger is also substantially lighter and smaller than the Apple version. Additional portability is incorporated with a foldable plug which accentuates the compactness of the charger.

The Baseus 30W super Si compact charger is a great companion for office use, traveling, and home use. It has a USB-C and USB-A port and uses the Baseus Power Split (BPS II) technology. The proprietary technology allows for optimal use of the charging resources when a single device is being charged or when charging multiple devices. The charging power is 30W for Si fast charge, 18W for USB-C, and 12W for USB-A respectively.

While the Baseus 30W super Si charger is designed for the iPhone/ iPads, it also offers fast charging via the USB-C port with efficiency. It can therefore be used globally with100V- 240V. The Baseus 30W super Si charger is priced at $24.99 although there are currently some discount regimes that chalk off up to 20%.

Realme 9 4G variants and color options leaked ahead of launch

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Mar 3, 2022

Realme has already launched the Realme 9 Pro series in the Indian market. Now, the company is expected to launch the vanilla Realme 9. Ahead of any announcements, leaks revealed that there will be two variants of the phone — 4G and 5G. Pricebaba has now shared the color options and variants of the Realme 9 4G.

The Realme 9 4G will come in two variants – 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. The smartphone will have three color variants namely Sunburst Gold, Meteor Black, and Stargaze White.

Furthermore, the publication reveals that the smartphone will likely launch this month. But, there’s no mention of the exact launch date.

Realme 9 4G Specifications (Rumored)

The Realme 9 4G has been a part of several leaks and certifications, so we do know some of its specs. The smartphone will come with a 48MP primary rear-facing camera and is expected to have a 16MP selfie shooter.

It will pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for a 33W fast charging solution. It is expected to have dual-SIM support and may also have NFC. There’s no detail regarding its chipset or the Android version it will run. But given that its rumors are frequent lately, we expect to see some major leaks revealing more details in the coming weeks.

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Sennheiser is now officially part of Sonova Holding AG group

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Mar 3, 2022

Sennheiser, the German audio company best known for its enthusiast-grade consumer audio products is now officially a part of the Sonova Holdings AG group.

The announcement came at the Sennheiser Consumer Innovation press event where the new owner of the brand was made public. The change in ownership will not affect the branding or products of the Sennheiser, however, Sonova Holdings AG group will now be using Sennheiser’s name for their future products.

For those unaware, Sonova Holding AG group is a Swiss multinational company headquartered in Stäfa that specializes in hearing care solutions. It is one of the largest providers in the sector worldwide. The group operates through its core business brands Phonak, Unitron, Hansaton, Advanced Bionics, and AudioNova.

“Sennheiser and Sonova share many values and will leverage various complementary strengths,” says Martin Grieder, Sonova GVP Consumer Hearing. “Both brands have a passion and dedication to high-quality audio with innovation at the heart of the business,” he added.

Premium headphones, audiophiles, enhanced hearing, and soundbars are going to be the four key product segments for the new venture. Sonova Consumer Hearing has announced that the company has plans to launch new products in all four of its categories in 2022, including new products in its flagship MOMENTUM range.

The Swiss hearing care solutions company also plans on leveraging Sennheiser’s expertise in the TWS segment, as it believes the technology behind true wireless headphones and hearing aids is also converging to create a rapidly growing enhanced hearing segment.

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Mysterious OPPO PFTM10 receives 3C certification

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 3, 2022

Like most smartphone brands, OPPO is known for selling phones under different price segments. The company’s handsets are divided into three series, namely Find, Reno, and A. They represent the firm’s premium, mid-range, and budget offerings respectively. One of the upcoming devices possibly belonging to the latter category has received its first certification.

According to WHYLAB, an unknown OPPO smartphone with model number PFTM10 has been certified by 3C. Per the listing, the device will have support for 33W fast charging.

Unfortunately, that’s all the information available regarding this handset. We are looking forward to learning more about it in the coming days ahead of its official announcement.

Going by its charging speed, the phone will likely launch under the OPPO A series. In other words, it will be a budget model.

We are saying this because almost all mid-range (Reno) and premium (Find) lineups of smartphones from OPPO support 65W fast charging. However, there are some exceptions like the company’s first foldable – OPPO Find N and some rebranded devices in global markets.

As almost all the OPPO A series handsets sold in China now arrive with 5G connectivity, this one will be mostly not different. It could also flaunt a high refresh rate display, a high megapixel primary camera, and a huge battery.

What are your expectations of OPPO PFTM10? Do let us know in the comment section below.

ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED hits the Indian market starting at Rs. 45,990 (~$606)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 3, 2022

Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has launched its latest slate in India. The tablet dubbed Vivobook 13 Slate OLED is a 2-in-1 convertible notebook and was first launched for the US market in November last year.

The Vivobook 13 Slate OLED is touted as the world’s first 13.3-inch OLED Windows detachable laptop. You guessed that right, the device packs a 13.3-inch OLED screen with an FHD resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, and 266Hz touch sampling rate. It also packs a new ASUS Pen 2.0 Stylus and equally comes with a magnetically detachable full-size keyboard as well as a detachable 170° hinge. The stylus can be charged via a USB-C port and can go from 0-100% in just 30minutes. A fully charged pen can be used for over 140 hours.

The slate is powered by the Intel Pentium Silver N6000 processor paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of NVMe internal storage. There is also 4GB RAM and 64GB eMMC storage version.

The Vivobook 13 runs on the latest Windows 11 operating system out-of-the-box and comes with a detachable keyboard that has a large trackpad and chiclet-style keys. There is a 13MP camera at the back of the slate and a 5MP sensor up front for selfies. The tablet also comes with a fingerprint reader. Under the hood, there is a 50WHr battery with support for 65W fast charging technology. The tablet also packs four built-in speakers with Dolby Atmos support.

The ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED 4GB/128GB eMMC is priced at Rs. 45990 (~$606) while the 4GB / 128GB eMMC bundled with Fingerprint, Sleeve, Stand, Stylus, and Stylus holder is priced at RS 57,990 (~$764). The 8GB/128GB eMMC version with Fingerprint, Sleeve, Stand, Stylus, and Stylus holder is priced at Rs 62990 (~$830). It is available via Amazon.in.

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Nokia 2760 Flip feature phone now available for purchase in the US for $19

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Mar 3, 2022

HMD Global, the company that is launching the new Nokia phones, has been reviving the older models and launching them into the market. The latest device in this is the Nokia 2760 feature phone.

The new Nokia 2760 Flip, as the name indicates, is a device with a clamshell design and is now available for purchase in the United States for the price of just $19.

The company has added some features to the device to make it useful but most of them are practical to use and the device is most likely suitable for the primary purpose of a phone — calling, with some basic apps like calculator, alarm, etc.

It features a 2.83-inch internal LCD display and has a 1.77-inch external display. Internally, the device is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, coupled with 4GB of storage.

There’s also a 5-megapixel camera sensor along with a flash on the phone’s back panel. It also comes pre-loaded with a few apps to enable common functions like web browsing, emails, among others.

As for the battery life, the company is promising 3.8 hours of talk time and 18 days of standby time with a single charge. The device also has big buttons on the keypad, which makes it suitable for seniors.

The Nokia 2760 Flip is available in single Black color at a price of $19 from Walmart, TracFone, and Straight Talk.

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Xiaomi India Smart Home Days Sale starts March 7, discounts on Robot Vacuum-Mop P, Mi Smart Water Purifier & more

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 3, 2022

After becoming one of the biggest smartphone and smart TV brand in India, Xiaomi is now pushing harder than ever to establish itself in other smart devices segments. And to achieve that, the company has announced a massive sale event dubbed the ‘Smart Home Days’ which will feature some massive discounts on the smart devices offered by the brand.

The sale event will commence on March 7 and will continue till March 10. Customers can avail the discounts on Mi.com, Mi Home, Flipkart, Amazon, and all offline partners during the offer period. The brand has already announced the list of products on which it will be offering discounts on.

The most attractive offers will be given on Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P which usually retails for Rs. 24,999. In this sale, the Robot vacuum will be offered at just Rs. 19,999, making for a Rs. 5000 discount on the retail price. The Mi Smart Water Purifier (RO+UV) will also receive a price cut during the event bringing its price down to Rs. 10,999 from the retail value of Rs. 12,999.

The other products which are announced to go on sale can be checked out below.

But that’s not all as Xiaomi is also offering additional discount coupons with Reward Mi and exchange offers that are exclusive to purchases made on Mi.com. Xiaomi India will also be running WipeOutSale at 4:00 PM where consumers can avail exclusive discounts on 2 devices every day.

So hurry up and set your reminders for March 7 if you don’t want to miss this steal deal event on smart home products. To find out more, you can visit this link.

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Nubia Z40 Pro is now available for $659 at Giztop

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Mar 3, 2022

Nubia Z40 Pro is now available for $659 for all global customers at Giztop. The price is applicable to the base variant only.

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Nubia Z40 Pro at $659 @Giztop

Nubia Z40 Pro features a 6.67” curved OLED display and comes with a 144Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 octa-core processor and comes with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 ROM.

In the rear, you have a triple camera setup with a 64MP main camera and 50MP + 8MP secondary sensors and for your selfies, you have a 16MP sensor in the front. The smartphone features VC liquid cooling technology and dual stereo speakers.

Fueled with a massive 5000mAh battery the phone supports 80W fast wired charging and 15W wireless charging. Available in Silver and Black color variants, you can now buy Nubia Z40 Pro for $659 only at Giztop.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

Samsung Galaxy F23 5G India launch date tipped

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 3, 2022

Samsung is expected to debut the Galaxy F23 5G very soon. The smartphone was recently tipped to debut in India by the second week of March. Even the price range of the headset was suggested. Now, a tipster has hinted at the exact launch date of the phone.

According to Yogesh Brar, Samsung will launch the Galaxy F23 5G in India next week as a Flipkart exclusive. He says that the handset will likely go official on March 9.

Further, the leaker also mentions that the device will be priced under ₹20,000 in the country. Finally, he tells that that it will be available for purchase during the upcoming festive sale.

Unfortunately, that’s all he has to say. His tweet does not list the features of the smartphone.

Anyway, as per previous reports, the forthcoming Galaxy F23 5G will most likely be a rebranded Galaxy M23 5G. Hence, we expect the phone to have a similar set of specs.

If this is true, then the handset will come with features like an FHD+ display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset, Android 12, Bluetooth 5.0, OIS-enabled 50MP primary camera, and 25W fast charging.

As Samsung is known for revealing highlights of its new budget smartphones after disclosing their launch date, we are looking forward to learning more about the Galaxy F23 5G from the company itself.

Get OPPO Pad the first ever Tablet from OPPO for $459 at Giztop

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Mar 3, 2022

OPPO Pad the first-ever tablet launched by OPPO is now available for all Global customers for $459 only at Giztop. This price is applicable to the 6GB + 128GB Black and Purple color variant.

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OPPO Pad at $459 @Giztop

OPPO has now ventured into the tablet market with the launch of the OPPO Pad. The tablet features an 11 inch 10bit LCD display and a 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 octa-core processor the tablet comes in multiple memory variants viz: 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB / 256GB UFS3.1 storage.

The tablet comes with an 8MP sensor in the front, perfect for your video calls, and a 16MP rear camera. Fueled with a massive 8360mAh battery, it supports 33W fast charging and runs on Android 11 OS-based Color OS 12.0.

The tablet comes with multi-layered graphite and silicone heat dissipation system that gives the device optimal cooling and ensures the best performance even during heavy work. Thus the tablet can be used not only for fun but also for work and study. Moreover with the Hi-res Audio certified Dolby Atmos Quad speakers, you get a high-quality audio experience while watching videos and movies.

This brand new tablet from OPPO is now available for $459 only at Giztop. The tablet comes in Black and Purple color variants.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

Infinix X3 Smart TV launch imminent, key features reveled on Flipkart

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 3, 2022

Infinix is gearing up to launch its new range of smart TVs in the Indian market. The brand currently sells the Infinix X1 smart TVs in the market, and will soon launch the Infinix X3 for Indian customers.

The imminent launch confirmation comes via a landing page on the Indian e-commerce website Flipkart which teases some of the features of the upcoming smart TV. The upcoming TVs are said to come in 32-inch and 40-inch sizes and will likely be priced aggressively considering their predecessors are priced at Rs 12,999 (~$171) for the base 32-inch model and Rs 17,999 (~$237) for the 40-inch unit.

Infinix X3 Smart TV features

Talking about the features, the listing has revealed that the 32-inch model of the Infinix X3 Smart TV will feature an HD resolution. Whereas the 40-inch unit comes with a Full-HD+ resolution. The TVs have up to 400 nits of peak brightness and will support an 85% NTSC color gamut. Both models will also feature a pleasing design as they are being marketed as ultra-slim and true bezel-less frames with a 96 percent body to screen ratio.

The Infinix Smart TVs will have a one-touch in remote Google Assistant support, built-in Chromecast, and Android 11 OS. The TV remote will also feature hotkeys for Netflix, Youtube, and Google Play. For sound, the Smart TVs will feature a 36W quad-speaker that supports Dolby Audio which really makes it shine compared to the current-gen X1 which comes offerings 20W or 24W speaker setups.

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Samsung Galaxy Awesome Unpacked launch event scheduled for March: Tipster

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Sudhanshu

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Mar 3, 2022

Earlier in February, Samsung held the Galaxy Unpacked event at which the company unveiled their flagship Galaxy S22 series along with the Galaxy Tab S8. Now, rumors have emerged that the company plans on holding another event for the launch of its upcoming mid-range devices.

According to tipster TechInsider, Samsung has allegedly scheduled their A-series event aka the Galaxy Awesome Unpacked event for March 2022. The revelation is in line with the usual timeline of Samsung’s mid-range launches over the years.

This year, we expect Samsung to launch their Galaxy A53 5G and the Galaxy A73 5G as the showstoppers. However, the duo might even be joined by the upcoming Galaxy A33 and the Galaxy A23 devices. Currently, there are no finer details available as to when exactly the launch event will take place, but going by recent leaks surrounding many Samsung mid-range devices, we can expect it after the second week of the month.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G specs (rumored)

So far, the upcoming Galaxy A53 5G is said to have a 6.52-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display with a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz.

The device will come equipped with an unreleased Samsung midrange SoC dubbed the Exynos 1200. The SoC will have two high-performance cores clocked at 2.4 GHz and six cores with a maximum clock speed of 2.0 GHz. The CPU is supported by the Mali G68 GPU for graphics. The device will come in two RAM variants, 6GB and 8GB. It is also touted to at least have 128GB of internal storage which can be further expanded by up to 1TB with a microSD card.

The device is said to house a 5000mAh battery with 25W charging support. The rear quad-camera setup will likely have a 64MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultrawide lens, a 5MP macro, and a 5MP depth sensor.

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G specs (rumored)

The Galaxy A73 5G leaks state that the device will come with a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. It will have a 90Hz screen refresh rate and a higher touch sampling rate. The screen on the phone will be a punch-hole panel and just like the predecessor, we expect it to have an under-display fingerprint scanner.

In terms of optics, the smartphone is expected to have a quad-camera setup with an upgraded 108MP primary lens. The primary lens will have OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) support. It will be accompanied by a 12MP ultra-wide sensor and may have telephoto or auxiliary sensors.

Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is expected to come powered by a Snapdragon 7XX chipset. It could be the Snapdragon 750G SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Lastly, the phone is expected to pack a big battery with 25W fast charging and run on Android 12 OS.

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MediaTek feels days of Qualcomm’s domination over flagship mobile chips are over

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 3, 2022

MediaTek on March 1 launched the new Dimensity 8000 series chips, following which Chen Junhong, deputy GM of the company’s wireless communication division said in an interview that the flagship mobile processor market is no longer a monopoly.

This is an obvious reference to the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, which was announced late last year, and has recently been found to outperform Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in some benchmark tests.

Chen also emphasized that high-end and flagship processors are no longer one and the same, pointing toward the Dimensity 8000 series which he declared caters to the high-end market, while the Dimensity 9000 is MediaTek’s entry into the flagship market for the first time.

The Dimensity 8100 inherits the excellent design of the Dimensity 9000, although it does not have the so-called top performance, he added (via IT Home). The aim with it is to allow high-end market consumers to enjoy a flagship experience across scenarios like games, imaging, display, and communication.

“The first terminal product of the Dimensity 9000 should have been officially released. It is MediaTek’s goal to stand firm as the flagship. We will continue to work hard to launch better flagship and high-end products,” concluded Chen.

The Dimensity 8100 is an octa-core unit, four of which are Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.85GHz, while for the Dimensity 8000, the same cores max out at 2.75GHz. Both chips use the Mali-G610 MC6 GPU assisted by MediaTek’s HyperEngine 5.0 gaming technologies for graphics.

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Another leak reaffirms global Redmi Note 11 Pro+ to be same as the Chinese model

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 3, 2022

Xiaomi recently debuted the Redmi Note 11 series in international markets. The company is now said to introduce one more model in the lineup dubbed as Redmi Note 11 Pro+. This particular device is rumored to be the same as the phone sold with identical branding in China. A tipster has disclosed the key specs of this handset in accordance with the previous reports.

Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus Review featured 1 — Redmi Note 11 Pro+

Leaker Yogesh Brar has shared almost all the features of the global Redmi Note 11 Pro+ on Twitter. These specs clearly suggest that the smartphone will be nothing but the same as the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ available in China.

It is not surprising because MIUI code had already revealed in October that the phone will release under its original name in select international markets. Additionally, in India, it was said to go by the name of Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge, and so it does.

At the same time, India is also getting a Redmi Note 11 Pro+ on March 9. But that handset is different from the aforementioned model. For some reason, the global Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G will be sold as Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G in India.

With that being said, what are your thoughts on companies selling the same product under different names? Do let us know in the comment section below.

OPPO’s ‘ultra’ flagship tipped to debut in H2 2022, possibly with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 3, 2022

The OPPO X5 series currently comprises three models, namely, the OPPO Find X5, Find X5 Pro, and the Find X5 Pro Dimensity Version. There’s also a fourth called Find X5 Lite but it doesn’t make the cut since it’s only a Reno7 5G rebrand. Even so, OPPO isn’t done with the lineup just yet as it’s now been tipped that a possible ‘ultra’ model is on the way too.

Today, prominent industry insider Digital Chat Station broke the news that OPPO’s ‘ultra’ flagship model will debut in the second half of the year. Equipped with the upcoming SM8475 processor, which is purportedly the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus, the device may be the very first ultra model from the company.

The chip will reportedly use TSMC’s 4nm process, which is expected to be superior to Samsung’s 4nm process used with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Currently, the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 is the only chip made using the TSMC process, so that makes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus the second.

Aside from the change in the foundries, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus may also feature higher frequencies, as is usually the case with ‘Plus’ iterations of flagship Snapdragon chips.

In addition, the OPPO ultra flagship model may bring a return of the periscope lens that was previously featured on the Reno 10x Zoom. It isn’t clear if the ultra model will indeed be an expansion of the Find X5 series, but if it will be, then it may be called the OPPO Find X5 Ultra.

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POCO F4 Pro spotted on IMEI Database, could be a rebranded Redmi K50 Pro+

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Mar 3, 2022

After expanding the POCO X and M lineups with multiple new models, POCO is now gearing up to launch successors to last year’s POCO F3. Key details about the standard model — the POCO F4 — are already out but it looks that the series will actually comprise three models this year. An alleged POCO F4 Pro+ was certified by EEC earlier and it’s now joined by the POCO F4 Pro, which has just made an appearance on the IMEI database.

A new Xiaomi device under the POCO brand has been spotted on the IMEI database with model number 22011211G L11 (via Xiaomiui). Codenamed ‘matisse,’ the POCO F4 Pro moniker has actually been mentioned in the certificate, effectively confirming the name. The same device could be rebranded as the Xiaomi 12X Pro in India, as customary.

Redmi K50 Pro Renders — Redmi K50 Pro render (via @OnLeaks x @zoutons_uae)

The appearance of the POCO F4 Pro and POCO F4 Pro+ signals a change in strategy for the lineup, which last year offered the POCO F3 alone. The POCO F3 was sold as the Xiaomi Mi 11X alongside the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro in India, but global users were deprived of a Pro model. This looks to be changing now, though.

It’s worth mentioning here that the POCO F4 Pro’s model number is shared with the Redmi K50 Pro+ launched recently in China, meaning it’s again nothing but a rebrand. Both will thus also have identical spec sheets. The Redmi K50 Pro+ is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chip and has the 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM2 sensor as its primary rear camera.

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realme 9 5G to come with 144Hz display: Leak

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 3, 2022

Chinese tech brand realme is expected to launch realme 9 and realme 9 5G in the coming days. The duo will be the fourth and fifth smartphones in the realme 9 series after realme 9i, realme 9 Pro, and realme 9 Pro+. The upcoming phones are in the news for the last few days due to certifications and leaks. A new leak has now emerged revealing the refresh rate of realme 9 5G’s display.

Realme 9 Pro Plus review FEatured — realme 9 Pro+

A report by 91Mobiles confirms that the upcoming realme 9 5G will flaunt a 144Hz display. The publication has shared a promotional image detailing the 7-stage refresh rate feature on the device.

For the unaware, realme currently only sells a couple of handsets with a 144Hz display and they are exclusive to China. These phones are called realme Q3s and realme Q3t.

The former had already received BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification in January. Hence, it is expected to debut in India but under a different name.

Going by the leaks and certifications surrounding the realme 9 5G, the smartphone will be most likely a rebranded or a tweaked version of realme Q3s for international markets.

If this is true, then the realme 9 5G will arrive with features like a 6.6-inch 144Hz display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, 48MP (wide) + 2MP (monochrome) + 2MP (macro) triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery, and 30W fast charging.

As of now, realme hasn’t announced the launch date for realme 9 5G as well as realme 9.

OPPO Find X5 series sees better sales compared to its predecessor: Exec

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Sean

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Mar 3, 2022

Just a couple of days ago, OPPO launched its highly anticipated flagship series, which comprised of the Find X5 and Find X5 Pro. The two smartphones were its top end models, and now, a company official has claimed that the new lineup is seeing better sales than the previous generation.

The statement was made by the Chinese tech giant’s President, Liu Bo, in an interview (Via ITHome). According to the senior official, the Find X5 series sales are relatively higher than its predecessors. Furthermore, the executive added that the brand has also placed 10 million orders for its newly self developed NPU with TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company). For those unaware, the NPU in question is the MariSilicon X.

This is an imaging chipset that aims on delivering better photographic capabilities like ultra clear 4K night scene videos, HDR videos, and more. Back when it first launched, the Find X5 series saw great sales in the Chinese market across multiple major e-commerce platforms like JD.com, Tmall, and even its official website in the country. In other words, the company is expecting to see even more sales in the arriving weeks. With its MariSilicon X chipset also performing well in the market, we can expect to see the NPU chip in upcoming smartphone models as well.

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