India’s Daiwa launched new Smart TVs in the market. The highlights of the TVs are that they come with pre-installed OTT apps and have Voice Assitant support.
Daiwa 32-inch TV has two models – D32SM9 and D32M9A priced at Rs. 11,990(~$160) and Rs. 12,490(~$167), respectively. The Daiwa 39-inch TV has D40HDR9L and D40HDR9LA models priced at Rs. 17,490(~$235) and Rs. 18,490(~$248), respectively. The Smart TVs will be available on the company’s online website and even at some retail stores in the country.
Daiwa D32M9 and D32M9A come with a 32-inch HD-ready(1366 x 768 pixels) display and has Quantum Luminit technology. On the other hand, the D40HDR9L and D40HDR9LA sport a 39-inch HD-ready(1366 x 768 pixels) with the same technology. The major difference between these TVs is that the models with “A” have the Voice Assistant support, which the non-A models lack.
The Smart TVs are powered by an unspecified quad-core chipset that has ARM Cortex A53 cores. There’s 1GB RAM in the TVs and they run on Android 9.0 OS.
Wi-Fi, HDMI ports, USB Type-A ports, Ethernet port, and an optical output port are some of the connectivity options of the TVs. The television models also support Bluetooth connectivity via an external Bluetooth dongle. The Smart TVs come with Voice Assitant support that can be activated with the help of the remote’s built-in microphone.
The television models come with most of the Indian OTT apps pre-installed like Amazon Prime, Netflix, Zee5, Disney+ Hotstar, Youtube, Sun NXT, and SonyLiv. The TVs also come with the Movie Box app that has over 25,000 free movies to browse from.
Samsung only held the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 recently where several products like the flagship Galaxy S22 series and the Galaxy Tab S8 series were unveiled. The South Korean company is reportedly gearing up to introduce its next major product at MWC 2022 later this month, and it is the legendary Galaxy Book Pro 2 360 laptop. While more details are not yet known, Giznext has managed to get exclusive renders of the new phone.
Renders shared by industry tipster @OnLeaks show a burgundy variant of the 360° foldable laptop. The Galaxy Book Pro 2 360 is said to be codenamed “mars 2” on the original factory image file, meaning it will be the successor to the original Galaxy Book 360 model.
Although Samsung has yet to confirm the name of the new phone, it should be called the Galaxy Book Pro 2 360, going by the available details. Design-wise, only minor improvements can be seen in the renders. Aside from the roomier keyboard and larger trackpad, we can’t pick out any major design changes to its panel and hinge.
In addition to supporting a 360° foldable design, the bezel size of the screen is also very similar to the previous generation model. However, the leaked renders did not reveal if it supports the S Pen stylus.
Finally, sources say the Galaxy Book Pro 2 360 could feature a roughly 15-inch display, complemented by a USB-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a microSD card reader slot.
Huawei has just revealed that the company will be holding its Smart Office Spring Conference on February 27 at 9:30 PM in China. This is said to be a major launch event from the Chinese tech company which can potentially see the release of new smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other ecosystem products.
According to an ITHome report, the official teaser poster reveals four planets (or moons) circling a planet in the center. This could be interpreted as Huawei’s various venture avenues with the middle being a smartphone, and products such as notebooks, tablets, or headphones are the other four planets revolving around it. Other than that, it could be also be interpreted as the camera module of an upcoming smartphone as we have seen similar camera designs from the brand in the past.
The brand has not revealed any teasers of any upcoming smartphone yet, however, this event might reveal the Huawei P50 derivative and Mate 40 derivative devices which were recently spotted on the 3C certification database carrying model numbers NOH-AN50 and ABR-AL60 respectively.
The company might also introduce the Huawei MatePad 10.4 2022 model which recently received China’s MIIT certification. In terms of the specs, the new Huawei MatePad 10.4 2022 model codenamed BAH4-AL10 will be equipped with HarmonyOS and have a 7150mAh battery, which is 100mAh higher than the previous generation.
The slate will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor which was found in a number of mid-range mobile phones in 2021. Thus, the tablet looks like a mid-range slate.
The display specification wasn’t listed but the MatePad 10.4 is tipped to packs a 1200P resolution screen which is actually a 16:10 version of 1080P resolution. This screen ratio is in line with Huawei’s consistent product design philosophy.
The tablet will also have a SIM card slot which means it won’t be a WiFI-only tablet but there is no support for 5G connectivity. However, compared to mobile phones, tablets do not seem to be particularly dependent on 5G networks.
Earlier this month, Flipkart listed the Fire-Boltt Ninja Call 2 smartwatch with the Bluetooth calling feature. Today, there’s another listing of a calling smartwatch dubbed the Fire-Boltt Ninja Calling.
The Fire-Boltt Ninja Calling smartwatch comes with a squarish design and is priced at Rs. 2,999(~$40). It will be available in four color options namely, White, Black, Blue, and Gold. The smartwatch will go on sale starting from February 23 at 12 noon via the Amazon India website.
Coming to the specs, the Fire-Boltt Ninja Calling smartwatch comes with a 1.69-inch display with a 240 x 280 pixels resolution. It has a rotatable crown on the right side for navigating through the UI.
Since it is a Bluetooth calling smartwatch, it has a built-in microphone and speaker. The smartwatch can make and receive calls directly via Bluetooth. It has other call-related features like Contacts, a Quick dial Pad, Call history, and also has the mute option.
The smartwatch comes with over 30 different sports modes including walking, running, cycling, skipping, badminton, tennis, climbing, and others. It has a SpO2 sensor for monitoring oxygen levels in the blood. It also has a 24/7 heart rate tracker. The smartwatch also has sleep tracking and menstrual reminders features.
Interestingly, the smartwatch comes with in-built games. It has lightweight games like Young bird, Battleship, 2048, and Thunder. It has a 260mAh battery that is claimed to offer up to 20 days of battery life. Lastly, the smartwatch has app alerts, music controls, and an even remote camera feature.
The Chinese manufacturer Hisense has officially launched the Hisense H60 5G smartphone in the market. The major highlight of the device is that it comes with a leather back, but not actual, rather a vegan leather.
The Hisense H60 5G comes in a Blue color variant. The pricing and availability details are yet to be revealed. Once we learn more on the same, we’ll update. For now, let’s take look at the interesting specs sheet of the device.
The Hisense H50 5G comes with a 6.6-inch curved AMOLED panel with a Full-HD+ resolution. The device has a punch-hole display that doubles up as an in-display fingerprint scanner. It has thin bezels and has the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
The phone has a leather back, and as said earlier, it is a vegan back, basically, it is faux leather. It is equipped with a dual-front camera setup with a 16MP primary sensor and an unspecified lens.
At the rear, it has a quad-camera system. The phone has a 108MP primary lens, a 2MP depth sensor, a 2MP macro lens, and lastly a 5MP wide-angle lens. The camera comes with better Night light support.
Powering the device is the MediaTek Dimensity 810 octa-core chipset. It has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. The phone packs a 4,200mAh battery and has a 30W fast charging support.
Oppo has kept an event on February 24 for the launch of Oppo Find X5, X5 Pro, and the Oppo Pad. While specs for the two smartphones are already available, the details of the Oppo Pad are still scarce. Last time, we saw the renders of the tablet, and now, Oppo itself has shown off its design in a new teaser poster.
The new poster shared by Oppo reveals the Oppo Pad in all its glory. For starters, this will be the first tablet from the company. As appears in the image, the tablet has a big display that supports Stylus Pen. We also get to see the White-colored Stylus that looks similar to the Apple Pencil.
Moving to the back, the Oppo Pad has an interesting design. It has the Oppo branding in a funky pattern at the top half(in landscape). The rest of the back has a plain matte finish with the small Oppo logo in the center. The tablet has a single camera at the top and also has an LED flash below the sensor.
As per previous leaks, the Oppo Pad will feature a 10.5-inch LCD display with a 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution. It will be a 120Hz refresh rate panel that supports a 10-bit color depth. The tablet will have a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera. It will have Snapdragon 870 SoC inside and boast Doly Atmos branded quad-speaker setup. The tablet will have an 8,360mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.
Leading smartphone brand, Samsung has announced the unveiling of the Galaxy Tab S8 series in India. The tablet which was recently announced in the US is touted as the company’s biggest, boldest, and most versatile tablet yet. The Galaxy Tab S8 series is an inclusive, portable productivity powerhouse that will serve a vast segment of the consumer base due to its versatility and multiple functionalities. The slate is designed as a perfect companion for everyone, offering its users the freedom and flexibility to work and be entertained on the go and always.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series comes well kitted with its versatility as a tool for study, remote work, personal entertainment, and communication with loved ones and business contacts seamlessly and enjoyably. Samsung assures its consumers of having a great user experience with the Galaxy Tab S8. It offers a wide array of multitasking features, sophisticated hardware, and powerful applications that provides an all-around user experience.
The expansive 14.6-inch screen of the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is a super AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. It has very slim bezels at 6.3mm and offers a truly immersive experience for users. The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is also quite rugged and durable with its Armor Aluminum frame which is sufficiently scratch-resistant and less prone to bending than the Galaxy Tab S7. The powerful dual 12MP front cameras are capable of advanced auto-framing and 4K video recording. This enables the user to capture high-quality videos during video calls or recordings using the camera.
The Galaxy Tab S8 series offer extended gaming capability with its pretty fast 4nm chip. Added to that is the integrated S Pen functionality also present with the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra and S8+. The innovative S Pen in the models uses a prediction algorithm for ultra-low latency in writing. The series also supports Wi-Fi 6E which is premiered in the Galaxy lineup with the Tab S8 series. The battery of the tablet is also impressive, offering up to 24 hours of activity, together with 45W super-fast charging available.
There are a few color configurations available for the three models in the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup in India. As per pricing, the 12GB/256GB Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is priced at Rs. 108,999 (~$1,460) for the model with Wi-Fi and Rs. 122,999 (~$1,647) for the 5G variant. The Galaxy Tab S8 goes for Rs. 58,999 (~$790)/ Rs. 70,999 (~$950) while the Tab S8+ is priced at Rs. 74,999 (~$1,004)/ Rs. 87,999 ($1,178) for the Wi-Fi and 5G variant respectively. The preorder of the models will be between February 22 and March 10, 2022, via Samsung’s website and other authorized dealers. There is a raft of incentives available for early buyers of the tablets.
Sony launched the Xperia 5 III back in October 2021, which was made available for US customers last month. The device features the Snapdragon 888 SoC and comes with an impressive triple camera setup. Now, rumors are afloat that Sony is working on the next device in the Xperia 5 lineup dubbed the Xperia 5 IV, which will be a compact phone packing a mighty punch.
According to a Weibo tipster, the Sony Xperia 5 IV will come with a 6.1-inch display with Gorilla Glass Victus protection on the front and the back panel of the device. The main improvement Sony will offer in the device is said to be the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus chipset which will be based on TSMC’s 4nm node rather than Samsung’s 4nm node. The current Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC’s which are currently quite notorious for their thermal performance are based on Samsung’s 4nm node.
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The battery is also said to get a slight bump in capacity compared to the Xperia 5 III, which houses a 4500mAh battery. So, we can expect a 4700mAh battery from the upcoming device.
Not much will change in the camera department according to the leaks. The phone will sport the same triple camera setup on the rear as its predecessor, comprising of an in-house 12MP primary camera sensor (IMX557) with OIS, a 12MP IMX363 sensor for the ultra-wide camera, and a 12MP telephoto camera with the IMX663 sensor, OIS, and 3x optical zoom capability.
The tipster has also hinted at a 5,000 yuan ($789) price tag, which is considerably cheaper than the Sony Xperia 5 III which launched in China at 6,599 yuan ($1,041). All this information, however, remains unsubstantiated, so we advise our readers to take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more notable developments on the matter.
Realme has confirmed to launch the realme narzo 50 in India on February 24. At the same time, the brand has also revealed the design of the smartphone. It has even disclosed a couple of features. Following this, a tipster has now shared all the crucial details regarding the handset.
Leaker Yogesh Brar has partnered with RMLeaks to share what he knows about the upcoming Realme Narzo 50. He has not only revealed the key specs but also colors, memory variants, and pricing.
Talking about the features first, the Realme Narzo 50 will be built around a 6.6-inch FHD+ display (LCD) with a resolution of FHD+ and up to 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset paired with 4GB or 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB or 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage,
The phone will house a triple camera setup on the rear consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro snapper, and a 2MP monochrome sensor. On the front, it will have a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls.
As far as software is concerned, the device will boot realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12. Finally, it will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging.
Coming to the price, the smartphone is said to retail at ₹15,999 and ₹17,999 for 4GB + 64GB and the 6GB + 128GB memory configurations respectively. Last but not least, it is expected to be available in two color options (gray, green).
What are your thoughts on the forthcoming Realme Narzo 50 based on the aforementioned specifications and price? Do let us know in the comment section below.
Last week, Realme launched the Realme 9 Pro and the Realme 9 Pro Plus in India. The 9 Pro is yet to get an official sale date from the brand, however, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is now available for purchase.
Realme 9 Pro+ Indian price and offers
The Realme 9 Pro Plus comes in three memory and storage configurations – 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB. These variants are priced at
6GB + 128GB variant – Rs 24,999
8GB + 128GB variant – Rs 26,999
8GB + 256GB variant – Rs 28,999
The smartphone is available for purchase on Flipkart and the official Realme website. Realme has partnered with HDFC Bank for the launch of their Realme 9 Pro Plus therefore, users of HDFC Debit can Credit Cards can avail an Instant discount of Rs. 2000 on their purchase. The offer is available on both Flipkart and the Realme website. Additionally, Flipkart is offering four more offers that interested customers can check out on their site.
Realme 9 Pro specifications and features
The Realme 9 Pro flaunts a 6.59-inch punch-hole display. The IPS LCD screen delivers up to a 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. A 16-megapixel selfie camera is lodged inside the display punch-hole.
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The rear camera setup of the Realme 9 Pro has a 64-megapixel primary camera. It is coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The power button available on its right edge is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.
The Snapdragon 695 that powers the likes of the Vivo T1 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro (global), and Moto G71 5G, is present under the hood of the Realme 9 Pro. The device comes with 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It has got a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The device offers other features like 5 GB of virtual RAM and Realme UI 3.0 flavored Android 12 OS. Another attractive feature of the Realme 9 Pro is the Light Shift design. It is nothing but a color-changing rear shell, which changes from light blue to red when exposed to sunlight or UV light.
The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z made its debut in April 2020. The original model was replaced by the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z Bass Edition in October 2020. The successor to these popular neckband-style wireless earphones dubbed as OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 is finally coming in a few weeks from now.
OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z
The upcoming OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 with model number E305A have been certified by Bluetooth SIG. According to the listing, they will arrive with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.
Further, tech influencer Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) has partnered with MySmartPrice to reveal the launch time for this audio accessory. According to him, these earphones will release in India in either March or April. He believes that this product will more likely debut in March than in April.
The features of the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 are a mystery as of now. However, we expect to learn about them ahead of the accessory’s official launch. This is also applicable to the price.
The current-gen model is retailing at ₹1,999. If the brand is planning to discontinue it, then the newer one will probably cost the same. Else, we can expect it to cost slightly higher.
What are your expectations of the forthcoming neckband-style wireless earphones from OnePlus? Do let us know in the comment section below.
Last year’s Redmi K40 Gaming Edition was equipped with a Dimensity 1200 processor, which discouraged hardcore gamers from the device. But finally, this year, Redmi decided to give the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition the most powerful Qualcomm chip.
So has Redmi made a real gaming phone? Let’s find out.
REDMI K50 Gaming Edition REVIEW – Design and Display
The one we have in our hands is the silver model. Like last year, it is called K50 Gaming Edition, but the design doesn’t feel very “Gaming”. The metal frame with the AG frosted glass back feels similar to last year’s K40 Gaming Edition. The lens module has been changed from an oval to a rounded rectangle.
The lightning-shaped flash and the RGB lights around the lens have also been retained from the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. However, the RGB light only lights up when you receive a message or when charging, which means it can’t light up during gameplay. This is very un-Gaming.
There’s also no headphone jack, which is something gamers would expect. The difference with the other phones is that it has an extra microphone port on the side. Of course, there are also the Xiaomi family’s exclusive physical shoulder buttons, which we’ll talk more about later. The IR blaster power of Redmi K50 Gaming has been improved, which can be used to remotely control devices up to 10 meters away. If you liked last year’s K40 Gaming Edition. I am sure you’ll love this year’s K50 Gaming Edition too.
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Although the screen used in this year’s Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is from the same screen maker as last year’s, and the specs on paper are similar. But I have to compliment the screen. You don’t get the problem of rainbow lines when you tilt the screen. The Adaptive Colors option has been added. And it adopts 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, this dimming method can take into account the color accuracy and eye protection. That means you can say goodbye to DC dimming.
The screen protection glass has also been upgraded from the fifth-generation Corning Gorilla Glass to Corning Victus Glass. This screen is very good for gaming phones. Although the bezel is a little wider all around compared to the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition, the thicker bezel on the gaming phone prevents accidental touches. And it looks like its four sides are equal in width, so once you get used to it, you’ll think it’s still a beautiful screen.
REDMI K50 Gaming Edition REVIEW – Performance and Benchmarks
The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition finally uses the most powerful mobile chip in the Android camp at the moment, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
Although it is said that even with the performance mode on, the scores on the various benchmarks are not as high as expected and even worse than some non-gaming phones. And unfortunately, the 3DMark stress test still cannot be completed successfully. So we did the CPU Throttling Test.
Compared to the Xiaomi 12 Pro, it’s hard to say who performs better. Of course, scores don’t tell the whole story. The gaming experience is the only way to judge a good or bad gaming phone, and the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition adds a very large X-axis linear motor for a good gaming experience. This motor gives quick and very powerful feedback and is really comparable to the motor of an iPhone. The experience is very good at typing and gaming. As for the upgraded shoulder buttons mentioned earlier. As with the K40 Gaming, it’s the same switch that allows the magnets to pop up the shoulder buttons.
In fact, it feels like there is no difference in the experience of the previous generation’s shoulder buttons. And it’s a shame that there are only a few customization functions, and they cannot be used in non-gaming apps, nor can they be used as a camera shutter button. But there is no denying that the physical buttons are more comfortable to press in gaming than the touch buttons of other non-gaming models. Compared to the Xiaomi 12 Pro Game Space, only the UI has changed. There are no changes in functionality. To hold down the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition has been custom-built with two special VC heat sinks using hexagonal boron nitride and graphene. That’s a lot of money for a heat sink.
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Let’s get straight to the gaming performance of the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. While a game like PUBG Mobile doesn’t have the slightest frame drop with 90FPS mode on, the maximum temperature doesn’t exceed 40 degrees Celsius.
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The Genshin Impact, on the other hand, did not surprise us with its performance. The average frame rate is not as high as the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the stability is not as good as the OnePlus 10 Pro. The overall performance was moderate.
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Brightridge is not much different from the other two and even has a worse average frame rate. But the temperature was kept at 48 degrees Celsius. To be honest, although the Redmi K50 Gaming looks like a gaming phone, it plays like a normal flagship phone. Only the gaming temperature was well controlled, the gaming frame rate wasn’t as good as it should be. Given the cooling design of this phone, it should be able to perform better in terms of gaming. I can only hope for a better gaming experience later on with a system update.
REDMI K50G REVIEW – Cameras
No one should expect much from the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition in terms of photography. But in fact, it’s not as bad as one might expect. Even though it doesn’t use the same glass lens as last year’s K40 Gaming Edition for its main camera, it performs very well most of the time.
Especially at night, the performance was surprisingly good. There are some photos that aren’t even that much worse than the Mi 11 Ultra. Apart from the poorer image quality at the edges of the ultra-wide-angle camera shots, its camera performance is generally satisfactory. The main camera supports video recording at up to 4k 60fps and is full spec with EIS. Ultra-wide support up to 1080P 30fps. As for the Flicker Sensor, it does allow you to reduce the color ripple on the screen when shooting. But it doesn’t do much for recording video. When the frequency of the lights doesn’t match, there will still be the problem of flickering lights.
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Did you see the JBL logo and the speakers that look like the grille? The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is on par with the Xiaomi 12 Pro in terms of speakers and also uses four-unit speakers. Two speakers are responsible for the high-frequency part of the sound, and the remaining two are responsible for the low-frequency part. It’s a stunning device to play music on, so let’s give it a try.
REDMI K50 Gaming Edition REVIEW – Charging & Battery Life
The charger is included in the box. The Type-C charging cable is L-shaped and is longer than the ones given with other phones.
Charging power is 120W. Five minutes to charge 43%, ten minutes to charge 71% in, and only 19 minutes to fully charge. Thanks to the excellent heat dissipation design, the K50 Gaming Edition also has improved charging speed while playing games.
With the same 120W charging power, the Xiaomi 12 Pro can only be charged to 19% in five minutes while playing the game, but the K50 Gaming Edition can be charged to 33%. The battery capacity is not quite 5000mAh, but it’s not small either.
Tiktok and online videos both consume 6% and the three games consume 9%, 15%, and 15% respectively. While the Redmi K50 Gaming does consume quite a bit of power, considering this has 120w of charging power and the ability to charge while playing is also very fast. I am able to live with that.
REDMI K50 Gaming Edition REVIEW – Verdict
To conclude, the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is indeed better than last year, with significant improvements in all aspects. It doesn’t quite live up to our expectations in terms of gaming, but its performance is average for Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phones this year. It is also very good in terms of audio and video.
Apart from the camera, which is weak in its price range, there are no other obvious shortcomings. This year, it is also finally possible to use GMS without any problems. I can recommend this phone to everyone, except for those who like to take very high-quality pictures and for those who hate its design.
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics which ended yesterday brought to the world’s consciousness ice and snow sports such as skating, skateboarding, and others. During the event, Honor which is one of the official sponsors of China’s national ice and snow and short track speed skating team unveiled a customized edition of the Watch GS 3. The product is presently on sale in China and carries a price tag of 1299 yuan (~$205).
According to Honor, the “Moment of Glory” version depicts transcendence and challenge, paying tribute to the tenacious fighting spirit of athletes, using the speed and passion of lightning to conquer the arena and crown the king.
In terms of the configuration, the Honor GS3 Moment of Glory limited edition is basically the same as the regular edition. As a reminder, the watch packs a 1.43-inch AMOLED high-definition color screen. The display screen is made of 3D thin and light curved glass which ensures a larger display area and has a 326PPI retina-level resolution, bringing users a clear and easy reading experience.
The watch has a built-in dual-frequency five satellite navigation system, multi-sensor fusion positioning, which shortens the positioning time by 47% and improves the positioning accuracy by 167%.
Furthermore, the Honor Watch GS 3 is equipped with an 8-channel heart rate AI engine and runs on an upgraded Honor Health5.0 software which integrates the heart rate signals collected by the 8-channel PPG monitoring module with AI.
In terms of battery life, the Honor Watch GS 3 has a long battery life of 14 days and also supports fast charging, which can be used for a whole day after charging for 5 minutes.
Earlier this month, Redmi launched the Note 11 and Note 11S in the Indian market. The Redmi Note 11 has been made available for purchase since February 11th, and earlier today, Redmi released the Note 11S for its first flash sale. For those of you who missed it, worry not as the brand has revealed the next flash sale date way in advance.
According to the Redmi Note 11S Amazon India landing page, the smartphone will be made available for purchase again on February 28th, at 12 PM on Amazon India. The device will also be available for purchase on mi.com. Since it will be a flash sale, we suggest readers be prepared in advance as the devices tend to sell out in a matter of minutes.
Redmi Note 11S Price in India, color options
The Note 11S comes in three storage-memory configurations – 6GB + 64GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB. The prices are as follows,
6GB + 64GB variant – Rs. 16,499
6GB + 128GB variant – Rs. 17,499
8GB + 128GB variant – Rs. 18,499
The device is available in three different colors namely Space Black, Horizon Blue, and Proal White.
Redmi Note 11S Specifications and Features
The Redmi Note 11S features a flat frame design and a plastic body. It measures 159.87 x 73.87 x 8.09mm in dimensions and weighs 179.
On the front, the device flaunts a 6.43-inch centered punch-hole AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 409 PPI, a 90Hz refresh rate, and up to 180Hz touch sampling rate. The panel has a 4,500,000:1 contrast ratio, 700 nits typical brightness level, 1000 nits peak brightness level. It supports DCI-P3 color gamut, Reading Mode 3.0, and Sunlight Display.
Under the Hood, the Note 11S features a MediaTek Helio G96 chip along with liquid cooling technology. The SoC comes paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.
For photography, the Note 11S features a quad-camera setup with a 108MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide unit, a 2MP macro snapper, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, we get a 16MP front-facing camera.
On the connectivity front, the handset offers dual SIM card slots, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, and USB Type-C port. It also has a dedicated MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, dual stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio certification, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IR blaster, z-axis linear vibration motor, and essential sensors (accelerometer, virtual proximity sensor, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, and compass).
The phone boots MIUI 13 based on Android 11. Lastly, it is powered by a 5000mAh battery, which supports 33W fast charging.
Tecno has officially launched the Spark 8C budget smartphone in the Indian market. The Tecno Spark 8C comes with 6GB of total RAM and has a new design at the back.
The Tecno Spark 8C is priced at Rs. 7,499(~$100) for the lone 3GB RAM + 32GB of internal storage variant. The device comes in Turquoise Cyan, Diamond Grey, Iris Purple, and Magnet Black. It will go on sale starting February 24 via the Amazon India website.
Tecno Spark 8C Specifications
The Tecno Spark 8C comes with a 6.6-inch water-drop notch display sporting an HD+(720 x 1612 pixels) resolution. The screen has a 90Hz refresh rate and a 180Hz touch sampling rate.
Upfront, it has an 8MP single selfie snapper. At the rear, the phone has a 13MP primary lens and an AI sensor. The rear camera island is slightly oversized, adding to the looks of the device.
It is powered by the UNISOC T606 octa-core processor coupled with 3GB of RAM and 3GB of virtual RAM support. It means that the phone has a total of 6GB of RAM. As for storage, it has 64GB of internal storage. The phone runs on HiOS 7.6 based on Android 11 Go Edition out of the box.
The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery and has a DTS stereo speaker setup. For security, the phone has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and boats an IPX2 splash-resistant rating.
Ahead of Christmas, Realme kickstarted Realme UI 3.0 Early Access program for the Realme 8 Pro. Two months later, the device has been now promoted to the Open Beta program. Let’s check out how users can enroll in this initiative.
According to the official announcement post on Realme Community, anyone with the Realme 8 Pro can register for the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 Open Beta program. The only requirement is that the device should be on firmware version RMX3081_11.A.45.
All they have to do is go to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Submit Details > Apply Now. Applicants who get selected will receive the beta software via OTA.
Realme says that only limited seats are allocated. Therefore, interested users are advised to apply as soon as possible. As far as Early Access members are concerned, they don’t need to register as they will receive the Open Beta update directly via OTA.
The Realme 8 Pro is not the only smartphone from the brand to get Realme UI 3.0 Open Beta update recently. Last week, the company started releasing the same update for Realme GT Neo2, Realme GT Master Edition, and Realme X7 Max.
Hence, these four handsets will be likely promoted to Realme UI 3.0 Stable based on Android 12 at around the same time. Hopefully, that happens sooner than later.
POCO has now finally revealed the global launch date for the POCO X4 Pro 5G and the POCO M4 Pro, and both will be going live together. With a tweet, the company announced that the duo will be going live on February 28th at 20:00 GMT+8.
POCO is about to start this year with a bang! Bringing you not one but TWO new devices!
Renders of the POCO X4 Pro 5G were leaked a few days back showing it in Poco Yellow, Laser Blue, and Laser Black color options. While the Indian model of the device has been touted to feature a 64MP sensor for the primary rear camera, a tipster said that the global variant will come with a more pixel-dense 108MP sensor.
Upfront, it is expected to feature a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED DotDisplay that will house a 16MP selfie snapper.
POCO X4 Pro 5G via PassionateGeekz
Inside, it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC, paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage.
Meanwhile, the POCO M4 Pro recently made a Geekbench appearance, scoring 526 and 1832 points in the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively. Its chipset is expected to be the MediaTek Helio G96 that will be supported by 6GB of RAM.
Also, according to a previous leak, the POCO M4 Pro 4G could be a rebranded model of the Redmi Note 11S. The duo carries the same 2201117SI model number that originally refers to the Redmi Note 11S, so both will likely come with a very similar design too.
Some exciting details have surfaced about Doogee’s upcoming S98 series that includes one of the first models to premier the MediaTek’s Next-G 6nm chip. Doogee S98 will come with two screens and a night vision camera among several other features and performance metrics. Although when the news broke out about the MediaTek Next-G chip, the specific Doogee model to premier the premium chip was not specified, it has now been revealed that at least one of the models in the Doogee S98 series will indeed be the device to take that honor.
Doogee S98 ….Image source: GSMArena
There are scant details about the Doogee S98 at this time but informed sources insist that there are three models in the S98 lineup namely the S98, S98 Pro, and the S98 Ultra with a staggered release plan for the models beginning with the vanilla version set for a possible March 2022 unveiling. The Doogee S98 Pro and S98 Ultra could be released between April and May 2022.
The Doogee S98 Pro or S98 Ultra are the likely candidates for the Next-G chipset while the S98 will be powered by the Helio G96 chipset with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The added microSD card slot could scale up the storage capacity of the S98 to 512GB. The S98 will run on Android 12 from the box and Doogee will offer software support and updates for up to three years. The front-facing and rear camera setup of the Doogee S98 include a 16MP selfie camera and a triple rear camera setup signposted by a 64MP primary camera and a 20MP Night Vision camera.
Pricing and global availability details for the Doogee S98 are not available at this time, but we expect these details to become known as we inch closer to the release of the smartphone next month. More details will also become known of the S98 Pro and S98 Ultra apart from the little divulged about the models currently.
A couple of Huawei phones with model numbers NOH-AN50 and ABR-AL60 just passed 3C certification and both are said to be “derivatives” of the Huawei P50 and the Mate 40 and support 5G.
The information comes from blogger “Chrysanthemum Pictures Fans” on Weibo who also posted screenshots of the 3C certification. They show that both devices will support up to 66W fast charging.
Huawei’s first-quarter product conference is scheduled for late March and will announce a number of new products including tablets.
The company recently launched its first foldable clamshell phone in the form of the P50 Pocket. Earlier this month, the phone and its non-foldable sibling called the Huawei P50 Pro went up for grabs in the global market, starting at €1,199 ($1,371).
The Huawei Mate 40 was launched back in October 2020 along with its Pro variant and came with near top of the line specs, with the highlight being its triple camera setup that was developed jointly with Leica.
HIMO an electric technology brand that specializes in the research, development, and production of two-wheeled electric vehicles is giving out huge discounts on the occasion of the world premiere of its latest HIMO Max Series. Under this deal, you get huge discounts on fully CE-compliant E-bikes. Please note that the HIMO Max series world premiere starts on 21 February and ends on 20 March 2022, 23:59:59 UTC. You can get their products at himoebike.storeor geekbuying.com. So let’s check out some of the best deals under this sale.
HIMO Z20 Max electric bike is a new generation E-bike designed to solve your city commuting issues. The highlighting features of this bike include long battery life, intelligent control system, and long drive. The intelligent vector control system comes with smart, efficient, and precise control and the 250W motor combined with Shimano 6 speed transmission system gives you a strong and smooth journey.
Key Features:
CE compliant
10Ah Lithium battery
Vector controller
Rugged Aluminum alloy frame
E Mark certified LED front light – visibility up to 20 meters at night
250W DC brushless motor
Multiple safety features including protection from over-current, overcharge etc
This is a specially designed all-terrain electric bike that comes with fat tires, with tough and sharp body lines that make it easy and safe to bike across various terrains like mountains, beaches, snowfields, etc. The intelligent vector control system comes with smart, efficient, and precise control and the 250W motor combined with Shimano 6 speed transmission system gives you a strong and smooth journey.
Key Features:
EU CE certification
All-terrain application
Oil – Hydraulic shock – absorbing
Removable lithium battery
Smart vector controller
250W DC Brushless motor
BMS smart battery management system with 7 protection technologies
The HIMO kickscooter L2 is a small but portable scooter that comes with a stylish foldable design for easy storage and transportation. The scooter features a high-definition meter and a simple startup interface that can be used by almost anyone. With three different riding modes, and a clear quick access display panel, you can easily control and ride the scooter for work as well as fun.
Key Features:
CE certification
10Ah Lithium Battery
350W brushless high-performance motor
Imported wide maple leaf ide footboard
3- step fast folding
Left and right breaking levers
Six smart protection
Mileage 40KM
25KM /h max speed
Recharge time: 6 hours
20-degree climbing ability
10 inch extra wide pneumatic tires
Please note that this world premiere deal starts on 21 February and ends on 20 March 2022, 23:59:59 UTC. The deal also comes with other free gifts and offers. So be sure to check out their website here.
For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.
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