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POCO M4 Pro vs POCO X4 Pro 5G: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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During Mobile World Congress 2022, Xiaomi decided to launch two new phones of its POCO sub-brand in the global market: the POCO M4 Pro and the POCO X4 Pro 5G. They belong to the mid-range segment and they went official in the global market with amazing prices if you consider their specifications. But there is one thing a lot of people want to know: is it worth spending more for the POCO X4 Pro 5G or it is better to save money and go for the M4 Pro because it already offers everything you need? This is a comparison between their specifications which will give you the answer if you are looking for the best affordable phone to buy in the current period.

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro vs Xiaomi POCO X4 Pro 5G

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro Xiaomi POCO X4 Pro 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 159.9 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm, 180 grams 164.2 x 76.1 x 8.1 mm, 205 grams
DISPLAY  6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED  6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR Mediatek Helio G96, octa-core 2.05 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 128 GB –  8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE Android 11, MIUI Android 11, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera		 Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY 5000 mAh, 33W fast charging 5000 mAh, fast charging 67W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

None of these devices comes with a premium design. POCO M4 Pro and POCO X4 Pro 5G are built with a polycarbonate body and they are not very thin, but they look good and they also come with a borderless punch-hole display. Further, they sport the IP53 certification making them dust resistant and splash resistant. Between these two phones, the POCO X4 Pro 5G looks more premium thanks to its original color variants, but the M4 Pro is definitely more compact and lighter, that is the reason why I prefer this device when it comes to aesthetics.

 

Display

Both the phones are equipped with AMOLED displays, but the panel found on the POCO X4 Pro 5G is superior. It is an AMOLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification, protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The POCO M4 Pro has a lower 90 Hz refresh rate, lacks the HDR10+ certification, and has a smaller 6.43-inch panel; the panel is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. Fortunately, both the phones come with stereo speakers, but despite coming with AMOLED displays, they do not have an in-display fingerprint scanner: it is side-mounted.

 

Hardware/Software

The hardware department is the main advantage offered by the POCO X4 Pro 5G. It has a better processor: the Snapdragon 695 5G. It is not only better in terms of performance, but even in terms of energy consumption because it is built with a 6 nm production process instead of 12 nm. Further, this phone features 5G connectivity, unlike its internal rival. Unfortunately, both the phones still run Android 11, but they come with MIUI 13 out of the box and they will get the update to Android 12. The memory configurations available are the same, with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage.

 

Camera

The two affordable phones come with more or less the same camera departments with the exception of the main camera sensor. The POCO X4 Pro 5G comes with a superior 108 MP main camera: it is not a high-end sensor but it is way better than the 64 MP camera found on the POCO M4 Pro. In both cases, you get an 8 MP ultrawide camera, a 2 MP macro lens, and a 16 MP front camera. Unfortunately, these phones are not able to record 4K videos and they stop at 1080p.

 

Battery

The battery capacity of these two handsets is exactly the same: 5000 mAh. But the POCO X4 Pro 5G should provide a longer battery life because it has a processor built at 6 nm. Further, it offers faster charging speed because it supports 67W fast charging, while the POCO M4 Pro stops at 33W.

 

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro vs Xiaomi POCO X4 Pro 5G: Price

Thanks to a launch promo, the starting price of the POCO M4 Pro in Europe is €199/$221, while the POCO X4 Pro 5G begins at €269/$299. If you are wondering which device offers the highest value for money, you have to consider the following factors. The POCO X4 Pro 5G has a superior display, a better chipset, 5G, a superior camera, and faster charging. But we are not talking about huge differences. Which one would you pick?

 

 

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro vs Xiaomi POCO X4 Pro 5G: PRO and CONS

 

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro

PROS

  • More affordable
  • More compact
  • Lighter

CONS

  • No 5G
  • Inferior camera

 

Xiaomi POCO X4 Pro 5G

PROS

  • Better display
  • Superior camera
  • 5G
  • Faster charging

CONS

  • Price

 

 

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iPhone SE 3 screen protector listed on Amazon, likely launching March 10

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Jed John Ikoba
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Apple‘s upcoming budget iPhone SE 3 has been the subject of much speculation lately as we inch closer to a possible unveiling of the latest iteration of the iPhone SE series. An Apple event is scheduled for possibly March 8 and that could herald the launch of the iPhone SE 3. Although, a tradition with such Apple events is to formally announce them a week prior, which has not happened in the case of the iPhone SE 3.iPhone SE 3 2022

An accessory of the iPhone SE 3 has however surfaced online and it is said that the iPhone SE 3 screen protector will be available on March 10. The 5G iPhone SE case was leaked online according to iMore reports and this is fueling speculation that indeed the iPhone SE 3 could be launched within next week. The iPhone SE 3 screen protector was advertised by Belkin and described as a Protective Glass Film for Belkin iPhone SE and its design bears a close semblance with the expected iPhone SE 3.

The accessory was first spotted in an Amazon Japan listing on February 28 with the listing details indicating that it was for an iPhone SE 3rd generation. As well established, the iPhone SE 3 is the third generation of the iPhone SE lineup. We expect to therefore see the iPhone SE 3 being unveiled in Apple’s forthcoming spring event although a specific date is yet to be officially confirmed.

The iPhone SE 3 is a budget-friendly iPhone with the rumor rife that it could be sold for around $300 which will be lower than the cost of its predecessor. The iPhone SE 3 targets the mid-level segment of the market as Apple seeks to expand its reach beyond the upper reaches of the smartphone market. It will also possibly be powered by Apple’s A15 Bionic chip, which is a high-performance chip ahead of flagship SoCs from MediaTek and Qualcomm.

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Sonos Roam SL portable AirPlay speaker launched for $159

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Jed John Ikoba
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Sonos has launched the Roam SL portable AirPlay speaker that targets the lower end of the market with a lower price than its predecessor. Sonos had launched the Roam speaker that featured AirPlay2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Qi charging supports. It also had a built-in microphone with a decent range of coverage. The latest Sonos Roam SL however skips the far-field microphone for a less expensive product.Sonos Roam SL portable AirPlay speaker

In the heels of the launch of the Roam SL portable AirPlay speaker, the company’s CEO has stated that consumers will see several innovative offerings from its stable soon. The original Roam was priced up to $180 at a point but the latest model will cost less. It will be sold at $159 exclusively on Sono’s website. The first deliveries will take place around mid-March while orders are being received currently.

The Sonos Roam SL features TruePlay tuning, a 10-hour battery life, IP67 dust and water resistance, and optional magnetic wireless charging. The Sonos Roam SL weighs just 0.43kg and it is available in two colors – shadow black and lunar white.Sonos Roam SL portable AirPlay speaker

Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has stated that Sonos is focused on delivering two new products a year, although the details are still kept secret. Sonos has also acquired T2 Software last month and the re-energized company could come out with some innovative offerings and better quality audio products. There is also mention of a Sonos patent application for a Sonos Headset filed in Germany.

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OnePlus 9RT gets major bug fixes, February security patch in new update

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Sudhanshu
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OnePlus has recently released the OxygenOS 11_A.05 update for the OnePlus 9RT which brings the February security patch and a whole host of bug fixes. Additionally, OnePlus has also claimed to fix the persistent bug that freezes the OnePlus Gallery app when users try to share pictures from the app. So let’s take a look at all the changes.

OnePlus 9RT Hands on 01

 

According to the official OnePlus community post, the update for the OnePlus 9RT comes with a firmware version MT2111_11_A.05 and weighs about 179MBs in size.

The complete official changelog has been given below:

  • System
    • [Optimized] the button color of Data saving
    • [Fixed] abnormal display of permission box when accessing File Manager for the first time
    • [Fixed] abnormal display issue when checking software update in Administrator mode
    • [Fixed] low probability issue that setting the auto screen off time not working and the screen becomes always on
    • [Fixed] the issue that Clock not responding after switching to dark mode on the World clock page
    • [Fixed] the issue that alarm is incorrectly restored in specific scenarios
    • [Improved] system stability
    • [Updated] Android Security Patch to 2022.02
  • Camera
    • [Optimized] the video quality when taking 60 fps video with ultra-wide in dark scenes
    • [Fixed] the issue that may lose photos when using ultra-wide in night mode with night tripod mode on
    • [Fixed] slight distortion and blurring issue of photos when taking pictures under 50 MP
    • [Fixed] abnormal issue of the Flash when taking videos with Flash and Ultra steady on
  • Bluetooth
    • [Optimized] the stability of connecting phone to car with Bluetooth
    • [Optimized] audio playback stability while connecting phone to car via Bluetooth
  • Gallery
    • [Optimized] response time for “sync photos” in Cloud Service
    • [Fixed] the freezing issue while sharing pictures in Gallery
  • Others
    • [Fixed] the freezing issue when making video call on Instagram

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.

As for the long-standing question of when the OnePlus 9RT will receive the Android 12 based OxygenOS 12 update, the brand has confirmed a release window of March-April.

 

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Garmin launches diving focused Decent G1 smartwatch

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The Swiss smartwatch maker Garmin has just launched a new smartwatch with a focus on divers. The smartwatch is called the Germain Decent G1 and comes with a lot of interesting as well as some essential features for the benefit of marine divers.

The Germain Decent G1 comes in two variants: a solar-powered model and a non-solar. The smartwatch offers a variety of diving modes including Gauge, Gas dives (single and multiple), Closed-circuit rebreather, Apnea, and Apnea hunt. Apnea Hunt mode allows you to free dive with apnea-specific dive data at a higher screen refresh rate. It also disables start and stop tones as to not scare the fish away while free diving for spearfishing.

To aid you alongside any of these modes the Descent G1 can show temperature, depth, dive time, time to surface (TTS) and no-decompression limit (NDL) alerts. It can also track the gas mix, decompression, ascent, and descent rates, as well as safety stop information. The device also brings along a GPS.

Garmin Decent G1

The watch has a 10 ATM rating, meaning users can take it up to 100 meters deep. The Garmin Descent G1 series features a 0.9-inch x 0.9-inch display, with a sapphire crystal screen. The display features a monochrome panel that is easily visible in the sun and also offers a transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) panel. Other than diving, the smartwatch can also track different sports activities such as swimming, hiking, running, cycling, golf, yoga, surfing, and more. The watch can also monitor your sleep activity and give you a sleep score.

The Garmin Descent G1 offers the usual smartwatch features like alerts for app notifications, calls, texts, calendar reminders, and more and is compatible with both Android and iOS smartphones. The device offers up to 25 hours of battery life on a single charge while on dive mode and up to 7 days in smartwatch mode. The solar-powered model can last up to 4 months in smartwatch mode without needing to charge again.

As for pricing, the non-solar powered model comes with a price tag of $549.99, and the solar-powered Garmin Descent G1 is priced at $649.99.

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Realme demos the UltraDart 150W charging on the GT Neo3

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Jed John Ikoba
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In 2020, Realme announced the 125W UltraDart fast-charging technology. Two years down the line, the Chinese company unveiled its 100-200W UltraDart charging tech at the Mobile World Congress 2022 which just ended. Apparently, Realme is planning to out the technology on an upcoming smartphone and has released a video demo of the 150W SuperDart charging in action on the Realme GT Neo3.realme 150W SuperDart fast charging technology

The video is suggestive of the 150W fast-charging solution hitting the market pretty soon bringing along a massive charging speed. From the video, it could be seen that the GT Neo3’s battery was charged from 0 to 50% in a flash – just 5 minutes! That is super fast and is a slight improvement over the 125W UltraDart Fast Charging technology that could charge a 4,000mAh battery from 0 to 33 percent in just 3 minutes.

During the MWC 2022 unveiling, Realme had disclosed that the phones equipped with the UltraDart charging will still have up to 80% of their battery capacity after 1000 complete charge cycles. The phones will also be able to charge via lesser charging speed but they will feature multiple boost charge pumps which increase the charger’s current.

Apart from the 150W SuperDart fast charging technology, the Realme GT Neo3 is also expected to come with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset. Apart from Realme, OPPO, Xiaomi and OnePus are also expected to be among the first OEMs to release models including the Redmi K50 Pro, powered by the latest Dimensity 8000 series. There is no word yet on the phone’s launch date.

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Fitbit Ionic smartwatch recalled globally due to burn hazard, company offering compensation

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Sudhanshu
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The global smart wearable company Fitbit has recalled its Fitbit Ionic. The recalling decision comes after Fitbit received more than 100 reports of burn injuries due to the smartwatch overheating. The device was launched back in September 2017 and offered features including activity tracking as well as heart and sleep monitoring.

Fitbit Ionic

Fitbit stopped producing the Ionic in 2020 and has sold about one million units of the smartwatch in the US market and around 693,000 in the global market until December 2021.

As compensation for the recall, the brand will be issuing a refund of $299 on a successful return of the Ionic watch to the company. The owners of the smartwatch will also get a discount code offering 40 percent off on select Fitbit devices according to the announcement made by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The commission has stated that Fitbit has so far received at least 174 reports of the watch’s overheating, with 118 reports of burn injuries that include two cases of third-degree burns and four second-degree burns.

The recall is limited to four variants of the Fitbit Ionic with the following model numbers: FB503CPBU, FB503GYBK, FB503WTGY, and FB503WTNV.

Consumers affected by this recall should visit help.fitbit.com/ionic for information on how to receive a refund. The company has stated that the refund will be equivalent to USD $299. Customers outside of the United States will receive the equivalent of USD $299 in their local currency.

 

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Deal: Get Artillery 3D Printers at Discounted Price on Hekka

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If you are interested in 3D printing and are looking for a quality 3D printer then check out these deals on Artillery 3D printers on Hekka.com. Please note that these deals will end on 31 March 2022. 

Artillery Hornet 3D Printer

Offer Price: $179 

This is an economical and cost-effective 3D printer that comes with a metal integrated structure design that is easy to assemble, use and maintain.

Artillery 3D printer

Key Features:

  • Economically integrated desktop 3D printer
  • Silent 32-bit mainboard
  • Integrated structure
  • Sturdy framework
  • High precision printing
  • Tempered glass platform
  • Optimized user experience
  • Exclusive patent-pending cable harness

 

Artillery Genius Pro 3D printer

Offer Price: $319

Genius Pro 3D comes with an exquisite injection molding process and integrates both design aesthetics and technology to give you the best output.

Artillery 3D printer

Key Features:

  • Powerful desktop all-in-one high-end 3D printer
  • Automattic bed leveling
  • Synchronized dual Z-axis design
  • Filament runout detection
  • Tempered glass platform
  • Touchscreen control

 

Both the deals with the discounted prices will end on 31.3.2021. So make sure to place your order before the deal expires. 

Please note that the above price is region-specific and the final price may vary according to your shipping region, warehouse, and regional taxes.

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

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HUAWEI Nova 9 SE gets a 108MP camera; Specs & renders leaked

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Sudhanshu
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The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei recently teased an upcoming smartphone which is said to be the Huawei Nova 9 SE. Just hours after the official tease, the detailed spec sheet of the smartphone has surfaced along with its renders.

The German publication Winfuture has released the renders of the upcoming Huawei 9 SE showcasing its looks and design.

The device features a design that is quite similar to the Huawei Nova 9 which was released back in October 2021. However, one of the key differences can be spotted in the camera module which does not feature three lenses in the lower circular enclosure. This time around, Huawei has also placed the LED flash between the two big camera lenses.

Coming to its specs, the code name “Julian” (JLN-Lxx) smartphone will come with a 6.78-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 2388×1080 pixels. The screen will have a center punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera and will come with thin bezzles and a narrow chin.

Huawei Nova 9 SE

For photography, the Huawei Nova 9 SE is said to feature a quad-camera setup with an impressive 108-megapixel camera which will be the first triple-digit megapixel camera on a Huawei smartphone. The smartphone is also said to get an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor and a couple of 2-megapixel sensors which could be for depth effects and macro shots. On the front, the device is said to come with a 16-megapixel selfie snapper.

Under the hood, the device is rumored to have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 octa-core SoC which means it won’t offer 5G support. The SoC is paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The Huawei Nova 9 SE will come with a 4000mAh battery with 66W fast charging support. Other than that, it will feature NFC support, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security, and will run the EMUI 12 in on the Global version and HarmonyOS in China.

 

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HTC “high-end smartphone” to launch in April, with a focus on the Metaverse

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Sudhanshu
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The Taiwanese electronic manufacturer HTC which used to be a prominent figure in the premium smartphone industry is planning on a comeback. According to a recent statement made by HTC’s general manager for the Asia-Pacific region, HTC plans to launch a new high-end smartphone in April. The device is also going to feature metaverse functionalities.

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HTC One M7

For those who are unaware HTC had limited itself to serving only a few markets with low-end smartphones since the last four years when it sold its majority of smartphone development department to Google. So this would be its first high-end smartphone in years.

According to Charles Huang, who manages the Asian markets for HTC, The company plans to integrate certain metaverse features in its new smartphone which is being introduced with the aim to appeal to customers who would want to use it for VR and AR applications.

Huang again denied an exit of HTC from the smartphone market But did not shed any further light on the specifications of this new device. According to HTC co-founder and now CEO Cher Wang, HTC plans to continue investing in the virtual reality product market on a large scale. At the present according to wang, the company has been focused on the B2B sector as the company is seeking to open up the enterprise market with meetings, conferences, and shopping solutions.

It is still unclear whether this new smartphone by HTC will truly be a high-end device or if it will be launched in the global market as well. But one thing is clear that HTC’s new smartphone will be accompanied by metaverse functionalities.

 

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Android 12-based MIUI 13 update out for Xiaomi Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Redmi K30 Pro, & Redmi K30S Ultra

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Xiaomi has been rolling out MIUI 13 update for eligible devices ever since it announced the latest iteration of its mobile software. The company has now started delivering the stable release to four of its flagship smartphones from 2020. These handsets are Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10, Redmi K30 Pro, and Redmi K30S Ultra.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has begun to roll out MIUI 13 stable update for the following smartphones in its home country China. Apart from bringing the fresh version of MIUI, the new system update for these phones also arrives with Android 12.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

Xiaomi Mi 10

Redmi K30 Pro

Redmi K30S Ultra

The aforementioned software builds are being pushed in batches. Hence, they will take some time to reach every unit. Also, we expect Xiaomi to extend the availability of this update to other regional variants of these handsets in the coming days.

For the unaware, the Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro are known by their original names outside mainland China. Whereas, the Redmi K30 Pro goes by the name of POCO F2 Pro. Finally, there’s not an international version of the Redmi K30S Ultra.

 

 

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Philips ANC TWS earbuds launched in India priced at Rs. 7,099 ($94)

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Jed John Ikoba
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Philips ANC True Wireless Headphones from TPV Technology have been launched in India with a price tag of Rs. 7,099. The Philips ANC TWS earbuds with model number TAT4506BK come with some decent features like active noise cancellation, IPX4-rated splash resistance, 24-hour media playback, and an affordable price to boot.

The new Philips ANC TWS earbuds sport an in-ear design, 11mm speaker drivers with a battery that can offer 6 hours of activity, scaled up to 24 hours with the aid of the charging case. The charging case is compatible with the USB-C charging and the USB-C cable is part of the package. The Philips TAT4506BK ANC TWS earbuds support Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, have touch controls, and there is also an Awareness Mode. The touch controls enable the user to seamlessly navigate through playlists, answer calls, and activate the voice assistant.Philips TAT4506BK ANC TWS earbuds

The range of the Bluetooth 5.0 is about 10 meters, while the battery could be fully charged within two hours. The Philips ANC TWS headphones are available in most of the leading online and offline retail outlets in India including Amazon.in. It comes in a single color variant – black.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra survives JerryRigEverything’s durability test

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Jed John Ikoba
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A YouTube video detailing how the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra survived a rigorous scratch and bend test has surfaced. The success of the Galaxy S22 Ultra is further accentuated by the fact that it does not come with a factory-fitted screen protector. The JerryRigEverything test involves a razor blade, hardness picks, and heat application via a lighter.

The YouTube video showed that when the Galaxy S22 Ultra was put through the scratch test, its Gorilla Victus+ glass showed scratches at Mohs hardness level 6 upwards. The metal frame is prone to scratches by a stainless steel blade. The buttons and the S Pen’s end are also subject to scratches via a blade. However, the Phantom Black matte back cover did not show any signs of razor activity. The camera lenses and their protective rings around the camera are prone to razor activity.

As per the heat aspect of the test, after charring slightly a part of the screen pixels with a lighter, the fingerprint reader is still able to function and it is not affected by the slight heat and scratches on the detection area. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra also showed a sturdy build by holding firm when bending pressure was applied to it. It did not show any sign of buckling or bending under hard pressure. Not all phones were able to survive this durability test, hence the success of the Galaxy S22 Ultra may be due to its rugged design.

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ASUS India announces ROG All-Women Valorant esports tournament

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Sean
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ASUS India has just announced a new ROG (Republic of Gamers) esports tournament. Its an online event for the popular competitive first person shooter, Valorant, and will be exclusively for women.

According to the brand, the move is an effort to encourage and empower female gamers in India. Furthermore, the finals of the tournament is set to be held on 10th March 2022. This all-women esports tournament announcement arrives just days prior to the International Women’s Day. For those interested, the registrations for the tournament are beginning today (2nd March 2022). Notably, this ROG tournament is the first of its kind and has been trending under the #WomenInEsports tag.

ASUS

This online event is called the All-Women ROG Showdown series tournament for Valorant. With this event, the Taiwanese tech giant hopes to boost the growing gender diversity in the world of esports. So as of right now, it is actively encouraging women’s professional teams across Southeast Asia for the competition. It is a three day event with qualifications beginning on 7th and 8th, with the semi finals being held on 9th. A number of teams have entered the tournament already, with members hailing from India, Singapore, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

The prize pool of this tournament is 75,000 INR (990 US Dollars), with the winning team taking 50,000 INR (660 US Dollars) while the runner up take 25,000 INR (330 US Dollars). The registration portal is live till 6th March 2022. So, if you’re planning on entering, keep in mind that your team needs a minimum of 5 players. A team can even have a maximum of 2 substitute players.

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Redmi Book Pro 14 2022 & Redmi Book Pro 15 2022 Spotted on Bluetooth SIG: Launch imminent

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Sudhanshu
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Last year, Redmi launched their first notebook lineup in India and China dubbed the Redmi Book series. And now, a recent report has revealed that there are new laptops on their way which might launch soon.

RedmiBook Pro

 

According to a MySmartPrice report, the Redmi Book Pro 14 2022 and Redmi Book Pro 15 2022 laptops have been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification page which hints at an imminent launch. So let’s take a look at what the listings have revealed.

Redmi Book 2022

The Bluetooth SIG database shows that the upcoming Redmi Book Pro 14 2022 will be available in three variants with model numbers RMA2201-AG, RMA2201-BB, and RMA2201-BG.

The Redmi Book Pro 15 2022 will come in four variants carrying RMA2202-AD, RMA2202-BD, RMA2202-AI, and RMA2202-BI model numbers. All the upcoming Redmi Book devices listed in the database will feature Bluetooth 5.1 wireless connectivity and are expected to be powered by Intel chipsets as the listing mentions the “Intel Corporation” name on the database.

The Mention of Microsoft Corporation is also mentioned on the listing indicating that these laptops will feature Microsoft’s Windows operating system. Other than that, the  Redmi Book Pro 14 2022 is expected to feature a 14-inch display and the Pro 15 2022 is likely to come with a larger 15.6-inch screen.

To give you an idea of what to expect from the upcoming Redmi Book 2022 laptops, we can take a look at the specs of the current-gen RedmiBook 15 Pro.

The device comes powered with an Intel Core i5 11300H with integrated Integrated Iris Xe GPU. It offers 8GB DDR4 3200Mhz RAM and 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD storage. It has a 15-inch FHD LCD display and is powered by 46Whr with bundled 65W barrel-pin adapter. For connectivity and accessibility, you get 2xUSB-A 3.2, 1xUSB-A 2.0, RJ45 Ethernet Port, HDMI out, SD card reader, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 5.0. It weighs around 1.8 kg and is priced at Rs. 49,999 ($660).

 

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Realme Narzo 50A Prime appears on FCC revealing Key details

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Pranav Sawant
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Realme has already taken wraps off the Narzo 50 series in India. Currently, the series comprises the Narzo 50, Narzo 50A, and Narzo 50i. Now, the next smartphone to join the lineup is said to be the Realme Narzo 50A Prime. In a new development, the Narzo 50A Prime has appeared on a few certification sites confirming its key details.

The Realme Narzo 50A Prime has the model number RMX3516 and has bagged FCC and Indonesia Telecom certification. The FCC listing confirms that the smartphone packs a 4,890mAh battery, which will be probably marketed as 5,000mAh. The device will boot on Android 11 OS and is expected to have the Realme UI 2.0 on the top. The device has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

Narzo 50A Prime

Apart from this, the smartphone was previously spotted on another certification confirming a 9V and 2A charging speed. This translates to 18W fast charging support. Other than this, the phone’s rest of the specs are yet to be revealed.

Realme Narzo 50A Specifications 

The Realme Narzo 50A is the company’s recent Narzo 50 phone. It comes with a 6.5-inch water-drop notch display with an HD+ resolution. It has an 8MP selfie camera housed in the front notch. The device has a triple camera system at the rear with a 50MP main lens, a 2MP portrait lens, and a 2MP macro sensor.

It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. It packs a 6,000mAh battery and has 18W fast charging support. The smartphone has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for security and has boots on Android 11 OS.

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OPPO announces ColorOS 12 global update plan for March 2022

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Yesterday, we reported on the ColorOS 12 March 2022 update plan for China. Today, we are back with the global plan. Let’s take a look at the OPPO smartphones that will be receiving beta and stable builds of Android 12 this month in international markets.

ColorOS 12 Logo Featured A

According to the official Twitter account of ColorOS, only 3 smartphones will be added to the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta program in the month of March. At the same time, 10 handsets will get access to the stable release in multiple regions.

Having said that, let’s take a look at the schedule.

 

ColorOS 12 Global Beta Update Timeline March 2022

From March 15

  • OPPO A53s 5G
    • India

From March 16

  • OPPO Reno4 Z 5G
    • Thailand
    • Philippines

From March 29

  • OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G
    • India

 

ColorOS 12 Global Stable Update Timeline March 2022

From March 24

  • OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G
    • Thailand

From March 29

  • OPPO Reno5 Lite
    • Kazakhstan
  • OPPO Reno4 Lite
    • Kazakhstan
  • OPPO Reno5 F
    • Indonesia
  • OPPO Reno4 F
    • Indonesia
  • OPPO F19 Pro
    • India
  • OPPO F17 Pro
    • India
  • OPPO A94
    • UAE
  • OPPO A93
    • UAE

From March 31

  • OPPO Reno4 Pro
    • India
    • Indonesia
  • OPPO Reno4
    • Indonesia

 

As always, we will be posting new stories whenever OPPO rolls out ColorOS 12 beta as well as stable builds based on Android 12 for the aforementioned devices. So stay tuned to know when your phone gets the latest software.

 

 

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Samsung Exynos loses market share as MediaTek chips continues to dominate

By
Sean
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Samsung has apparently been losing its market share in the mobile processor market. Its Exynos series of chipsets have fallen in popularity, as MediaTek continues to dominate the market.

Samsung
Exynos 2200

According to a Counterpoint Research report, the South Korean tech giant’s Exynos processors fell to the fifth position, with a meager market share of just 4 percent. This arrives as the company is in the middle of reshuffling its smartphone portfolio strategy to include sourcing from both in house and third party Chinese ODMs. In the meantime, Qualcomm and MediaTek have taken large chunks of the mobile AP (application processor) market, with the latter seeing great success in Samsung’s own smartphone lineup in the mid range segment for both 4G and 5G models.

At the moment, the Taiwanese chipmaker leads the market with a 34 percent global share. On the other hand, Exynos only had a 4 percent global and 2 percent share in 2 percent. Just earlier today (2nd March 2022), we had reported on MediaTek becoming the number 1 chipmaker in the US beating Qualcomm in the market. Meanwhile, Apple saw a slight decline of 1 percent in 2021 owing to the chip shortage issue, while Unisoc managed to snatch a notable 11 percent of the global SoC market share.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Featured

Lastly, Huawei continues to bear the impacts of the US sanctions on its supply chain, as its HiSilicon unit’s market share fell to just 1 percent last year. But as of right now, the Exynos’ decline in the segment can be due to the rising popularity of MediaTek chipset across every price point.

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HONOR Magic4 series gets its LTPO displays from BOE and Visionox

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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The HONOR Magic4 series was unveiled this Monday. The latest flagship smartphone lineup from the former sub-brand of Huawei includes two models, namely HONOR Magic4 and HONOR Magic4 Pro. Like most premium phones in the market, they also flaunt high refresh rate OLED displays with LTPO tech. However, unlike the rest, their panel suppliers are different.

HONOR Magic 4 Pro Display
HONOR Magic4 Pro

According to Ross Young, CEO of DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants), the LTPO displays on the HONOR Magic4 series are supplied by BOE and Visionox. For the unaware, all the other smartphones in the market with an LTPO screen get their panels from Samsung Display.

This means the HONOR Magic4 and the HONOR Magic4 Pro are the world’s first smartphones featuring LTPO displays from suppliers other than Samsung Display. Additionally, these panels are HDR10+ as well as IMAX Enhanced-certified (China only) and support 1920Hz PWM dimming.

As far as specs are concerned, the 10-bit 120Hz curved screens on the duo measure the same 6.81-inch and can go as low as 10Hz. However, their resolutions, aspect ratio, and screen-to-body ratio are different.

The panel on the vanilla model has a resolution of 1224 x 2664 pixels, a 19.59:9 aspect ratio, and a 94.2% screen-to-body ratio. On the other hand, these numbers are 1312 × 2848 pixels, 19.54:9, and 93.5% on the pro variant.

The changes in the specifications are likely due to the different cutouts for the front-facing cameras. The Magic4 has a centered punch-hole for its single camera, while the Magic4 Pro sports a pill-shaped hole on the top left side for its dual cameras.

 

 

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iQOO 9 SE goes on pre-order in India: Price, offers & specs

By
Sudhanshu
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Last week, iQOO debuted their iQOO 9 series of smartphones in India. The iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro have already gone on sale earlier today, and now, the brand has finally made the most affordable IQOO 9 SE available for pre-order.

iQOO 9 SE

The smartphone is available for pre-order exclusively on the Amazon India website and according to the e-commerce website’s listing, will be available for purchase starting March 8. The iQOO 9 SE comes in two memory configurations– 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB, which are priced at Rs 33,990 and Rs 37,990 respectively. The device also comes with some exciting offers like a flat Rs 3,000 discount with ICICI Credit Cards and customers can also get up to Rs. 20,000 off with exchange.

iQOO 9 SE Specifications

iQOO 9 SE Specifications and Features

iQOO 9 SE is a rebranded iQOO Neo5S that launched in December in China. It features a 6.62-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, 1300nits peak brightness, and HDR10+ certification. It has a punch hole in the top center for the selfie camera and offers an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Under the hood, the smartphone packs an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor paired with an Adreno 660 GPU. It is available with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. To keep the thermals down, it arrives with graphene sheet and liquid cooling technology.

For photography and videography, it uses a 48MP (Sony IMX598 with OIS) + 13MP (ultra-wide, macro) + 2MP (monochrome) triple camera setup on the rear. There’s also a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

The handset lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack but comes with dual stereo speakers and a linear vibration motor. Connectivity options include dual SIM, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, and USB Type-C.

Last but not least, the device boots Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12 and gets its juice from a dual-cell 4,500mAh with support for 66W fast charging.

 

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