There have been several rumors about the upcoming Apple iPhone 14 series smartphones, revealing what we should expect from the next-generation devices from one of the world’s largest smartphone brands.
Now, in a new development, it is being reported that the Apple iPhone 14 has entered into the trial production phase.
A report from UDN claims that the Apple iPhone 14’s design is currently in trial production which means that a small number of devices are being built which will be used to collect data that will be used for the mass production process.
The aim of this trial production is to find out if the design has any issues or problems or if there is any possibility of improvement for the product. This phase is also used to determine the production output capacity for the company as well as for developing the quality control procedures.
Interestingly, Luxshare, the company which is assembling the Apple iPhone 13 Pro, hasn’t received a production service order yet for the iPhone 14 series. It is being speculated that the company won’t get orders for the iPhone 14 Pro but instead, it will be assembling the base iPhone 14 model. Last year, Luxshare managed to receive 3 percent of the total iPhone 14 Pro orders.
The process of the production of the Apple iPhone usually beings in February with Apple issuing the orders to the manufacturers. After getting the service order, the manufacturers create a Bill of Materials (BOM) for the production and testing machines for quality control.
Earlier this year, in the month of January, OPPO had launched the Enco Air 2 true wireless earphones in the Chinese market. Now, the company has a new color option of the same earbuds on sale in the home country.
OPPO Enco Air 2 TWS earphones are now available in a new Clear Sky Blue color option in China at a price of 179 yuan, which roughly converts to $28.
In terms of the design, the new OPPO Enco Air 2 earphones are quite similar to the last-gen Enco Air and come with a translucent jelly-like case. The exterior design of the buds also remains unchanged for the most part.
It uses use 13.4mm composite titanium-plated drivers, featuring OPPO’s new Enco Live tuning. The company has stated that the Enco Air 2 has been tuned by the company’s Bluray technology R&D expert team to make the sound more balanced to meet the high sound quality requirements of the users.
The presence of a bass duct in the Enco Air 2 further enhances the bass performance and enables the TWS earbuds to offer two new stereo sound effects, namely “pulsing bass” and “melodious vocal”.
As for the battery life, the OPPO Enco Air 2 can deliver up to 24 hours battery backup and is equipped with Bluetooth 5.2 for connectivity. The earphones also offer features like low latency mode for gaming, call noise reduction function, and have been improved upon issues such as synchronization issues, interference, and disconnection problems.
If the report is to be believed, then the Enco Air 2 earbuds are rumored to launch in India in February 2022 but no official comments have been made by OPPO on the matter.
Nubia just launched the most impressive gaming phone of 2022 in terms of charging speeds: a lot of people would never expect the fastest charging technology out there on a gaming phone from a brand like Nubia, but it happened with the REDMAGIC 7 Pro. Meanwhile, Xiaomi decided to launch a new gaming phone as well: the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. As for now, these are the only real gaming phones released in 2022 and their specifications are simply impressive. Which one is the best and which offers the highest value for money? This comparison between their specifications will hopefully clear your ideas in regards to this question.
Nubia REDMAGIC 7 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming Edition
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.0
16 MP front camera
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
20 MP front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 135W
4700 mAh, fast charging 120W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
The REDMAGIC 7 Pro comes with astonishing specifications, but it also comes with a bigger, thicker, and heavier body. Its dimensions are far from being compact and, if you want a good phone to use with one hand or to keep in a pocket, this is definitely not the best choice for you. But it is very original with its gaming-centric design available in a transparent color option. Further, it is built with premium materials, including a glass back and an aluminum frame. For those who search for an elegant phone, the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is a better option because it has a thinner, lighter, and more compact design. It does not have the incredible RGB lights of the REDMAGIC 7 Pro, but it is definitely a soberer phone. The REDMAGIC 7 Pro has pressure-sensitive zones on the rear side, while the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition comes with additional physical gaming triggers besides the classic physical keys.
Display
There should be no important differences between the displays in terms of image quality. The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is equipped with an AMOLED panel showing up to one billion colors with the Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification; the panel has a 6.67-inch panel and the fingerprint reader is side-mounted. The REDMAGIC 7 Pro has an AMOLED display with one billion colors, a Full HD+ resolution, and a 120 Hz refresh rate as well, but it has a wider 6.8-inch diagonal and it sports an in-display fingerprint scanner. Further, it comes with an under-display camera by ZTE and it is one of the few commercial phones with this feature.
Specs & Software
Redmi K50 Gaming Edition and REDMAGIC 7 Pro are both powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform built at 4 nm and running at a max frequency of 3 GHz, so both are able to provide incredible performance in the most advanced usage scenarios such as hardcore gaming. However, the REDMAGIC 7 Pro will provide better performance for two reasons: first of all, it has better memory configurations including up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of internal storage. Further, it has a built-in cooling fan with higher heat dissipation capabilities, so it will most likely provide higher performance in long gaming sessions. These two phones run Android 12 out of the box.
Camera
These devices are not so impressive as camera phones, but they can be considered good midrange camera phones. The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition should be slightly better as it packs a 64 MP main camera with a brighter f/1.7 focal aperture, as well as an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a 2 MP macro camera. Even the 20 MP front camera is better than the 16 MP front snapper of its rival.
The REDMAGIC 7 Pro has a bigger battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh. Further, it features faster charging with a power of 135W: the fastest charging technology out there.
Price
The Chinese starting price of the REDMAGIC 7 Pro roughly translates into €670/$757, while Redmi K50 Gaming Edition starts from €460/$520. The REDMAGIC gaming phone wins the comparison thanks to a wider panel, built-in cooling fan, bigger battery, faster charging, better memory configuration. But the Redmi flagship is more compact and it has a higher value for money.
Nubia REDMAGIC 7 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming Edition: PRO and CONS
After launching the POCO M4 Pro 5G, POCO is all set to launch the 4G model of the device this month. Today, the POCO M4 Pro 4G has appeared on the Google Play Console site revealing key specs.
According to the Google Play Console listing, the POCO M4 Pro 4G with codename “fleur” has a Full-HD+ display. It has an exact resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The screen is expected to be a punch-hole panel, just like the 5G model.
The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek MT6781V chipset which is believed to be the Helio G96 chipset. It has 6GB of RAM and runs on Android 11 OS. We expect the device to have more variants and come with either MIUI 12.5 or MIUI 13 on the top.
Previously, the POCO M4 Pro 4G made it to the Geekbench certification with model number 2201117SI(another variant with “miel” codename). It confirmed that the device has an Helio G96 chipset. The phone scored 526 single-core points and 1832 multi-core points.
POCO M4 Pro 5G
Rumors have it that the upcoming M4 Pro 4G will be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 11S. The only difference could be in the rear camera island. Having said that, the phone may sport a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate.
The Note 11S has a 108MP primary camera, so we can expect the same sensor on the Pro. The smartphone may have a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.
Battlegrounds Mobile India has just announced a giveaway event where players can participate for a chance to win the Royal Pass 8 (BGMI Battlepass). The giveaway is being conducted with a Scavenger Hunt twist, meaning that to participate, players will have to find the “RPM8” logo in the new map, Santorini.
The event will run from February 21 to February 23, 2022, at the end of which, 20 randomly selected players will win the Royal Pass 8. The Royale pass 8 contains exciting loot as such skins for player characters and weapons. Each tier of the Royale Pass will unlock new loot, allowing players to get more loot as they play and level up their RP tier.
BGMI Royal Pass 8 Scavenger Hunt Participation Guide
This new Royal Pass giveaway from Krafton creates a fun event while also introducing players to their newly released arena map, Santorini. The giveaway will surely attract other players who usually stick to playing the battlegrounds or ranked mode and mostly avoid modes like Team Death Match or Arena modes like Domination.
Lava Probuds N3 neckband headset has been launched in India and will be on sale temporarily for Rs. 799 (~$11). The Probuds N3 is seen as a successor to the Probuds N2 which was launched in 2021. The Lava Probuds N3 features dual device pairing functionality, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, voice assistant support, a lightweight design, and an overall improved sound and precision output.
The Lava Probuds N3 has IPX4 water-resistant rating, is designed sturdily and ruggedly, and has decent ergonomics for long-haul usage. The 110mAh battery of the Probuds N3 offers up to 9 hours of playback and up to 47 hours of standby time on a full charge. The earbuds also have magnetic locks and quick charging support. The Lava Probuds N3 will be available in two color options – Midnight Black and Royal Blue.
The Lava Probuds N3 earbuds will be available for consumers in the subcontinent from February 21 and the official Lava e-store and Amazon India are the accredited outlets where the earbuds will be sold at an introductory price of Rs. 799 (~$11) until February 28, when the earbuds will be sold for the original price of Rs. 999 (~$14).
Audio accessories manufacturer DIZO has introduced its latest wireless earbuds, the DIZO Wireless Power to the Indian market with an introductory offer of Rs. 999 (~$14). Back in July 2021, the company launched the DIZO Wireless neckband headset and the latest product from its stable is an improved version of the DIZO Wireless.
The DIZO Wireless Power supports Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, offers up to 18 hours of playback on a single charge, and a few other functionalities that outperform its predecessor. However, design-wise and in terms of its major features, there are no significant differences between the two models.
The super low-latency gaming mode present in the DIZO Wireless Power is a boon to gaming enthusiasts, together with its overall audio quality, Magnetic Instant connection, environmental noise cancellation, and a pretty fast charging setup. The DIZO Wireless Power is IPX4 water-resistant, has a lightweight design, and with the Realme link app, several functions could be customized to suit the user’s immediate mood.
The DIZO Wireless Power is available via Flipkart and it will be sold for Rs. 999 (~$14) from February 25 and subsequently the price will revert to Rs. 1,399 (~$19). The affordability added to the incentive offer for the model could spur some interest in the device in the subcontinent.
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.
Sony Xperia 5 III
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.
Realme 9 Pro
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.
PUBG Mobile Gaming
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.
Genshin Impact
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.
Brightride
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.
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