Samsung Galaxy S22 series pre-booking will get you Watch4 or Buds2 at giveaway prices

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Feb 18, 2022

Urtopia has kickstarted an Indigogo campaign for its new Carbon E-Bike and the thing comes with a plethora of impressive features.

The bike’s body, which Urtopia says aims to redefine what e-bikes can be, is sporty, intelligent, and futuristic. It uses premium-quality materials and weighs just 14kg, thanks to it being made fully of carbon fiber.

But the focus isn’t on aesthetics alone as the e-bike is also packed with technology, for which Urtopia claims you’d have to “pay hundreds of dollars more if you buy other e-bikes.”

Firstly, there is the Smooth Transmission system that makes use of a belt from Gates Carbon Drive, allowing a highly responsive but quiet riding experience. The transmission also comes with a torque sensor and five power modes (Pedal, Eco, Comfort, Sport, Turbo).

Then there’s the highly innovative handlebar that Urtopia calls Smartbar, which actually interacts with the rider. It comes with AI voice control support, real-time GPS, eSIM integration, dot-matrix display, OTA update support. For connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 4G modules are also present.

For safety, you get a built-in radar and gyroscope. The radar alerts the rider of incoming vehicles while the gyroscope constantly monitors activity when in standby mode, sending alerts in case of any unwanted movement. Fingerprint unlock is present too for additional security.

Moving on to the most important part, the electric motor has been claimed to provide an assisted top speed of 20mph for the US version and 16mph for the Europe version. The 250W unit is powered by a 360Wh battery that takes 2.5hrs to charge and provides a range of 80 miles.

Last but not least, the Urtopia Carbon E-Bike comes with lights on both the front and rear, joined by a pair of turn-indicating projection lights.

Most of the smart features can be controlled through the dedicated Urtopia app that consists of many functions such as anti-theft tracking, navigation, trip records, social networking, etc.

The EU/UK version of the Urtopia Carbon E-Bike can be availed for EUR 3,000 while a US/CA will set you back by USD 3,000. If interested in a purchase, head over to this link.

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realme X7 Pro 5G users can now apply for realme UI 3.0 early access

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Feb 18, 2022

realme UI 3.0 early access program for the realme X7 Pro 5G is now open and eager users are free to apply. The latest version of the Android skin is based on Android 12 and comes with all of the OS version’s features including a brand new Smart Theming Engine.

Build(s) rolled out to selected applicants will be betas and realme warns they may come with bugs and app compatibility issues. As such, users looking for a rock-stable experience are not recommended to apply and are advised to wait for a final release, which shouldn’t take much longer now.

The application channel already opened yesterday and applications will be accepted in batches. If interested, you’d want to hurry since slots are limited.

The application process is simple: Simply navigate to Settings > Software Update > Settings icon on the top right corner > Trial Version > Apply Now. You will then be asked to enter some details and submit a mini quiz. Just make sure you’re on firmware RMX2121_11.C.07 or RMX2121_11.C.06 beforehand, though.

If selected, you will receive an OTA update that will teleport you straight from Android 11 to realme UI 3.0-based Android 12 on your realme X7 Pro 5G. Godspeed, potential beta tester!

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Vivo T1 Pro 5G to launch in India between April and May 2022: Report

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Feb 18, 2022

The Vivo T1 5G had recently been released in India. And now, a new report has suggested that the company is planning on launching another T series model in the region. Apparently, the Vivo T1 Pro 5G will be the next release and would be the higher end variant in the T1 series.

According to a MySmartPrice report, the Chinese smartphone maker is planning on launching a new Pro model soon. At the moment, the company sells the Vivo T1 and T1X (in China), but is following the two models with a higher end variant. The report says that sources close to the matter have also revealed the launch timeline for the T1 Pro 5G in India. This model will be arriving in the country sometime between April and May of 2022.

In other words, we can also expect this device to first be unveiled in the brand’s home market of China. However, the sources further added that the Chinese variant of the T1 Pro might be different from the version arriving in India. As of right now, there are no finer details regarding this Pro version. But, we can expect it to feature beefed up specifications compared to the base T1, which featured a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 in India, while the Chinese variant had the Snapdragon 778G.

Other features include a 6.58 inch FHD+ IPS LCD screen that offers 120Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, it also offers 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack and supports 18W fast charging as well. So, the Pro model may finally bring the Snapdragon 778G in India, or possibly even a more powerful SoC. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now.

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Motorola Frontier leaked render shows its ginormous 194MP camera in all its glory

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Feb 18, 2022

Motorola looks to be making its debut in the ultra-premium smartphone space with a new device codenamed ‘Frontier.’ We pushed a story last month on the Frontier’s first-ever but not-so-clear renders. But fast forward to now, and we have gotten an actual HD look at the phone, courtesy of leakster Evan Blass.

The leaked image shows the Motorola Frontier from all angles in a lustrous, metallic grey color — although we are pretty sure that the material is actually glass, as with literally every premium smartphone in the market today.

motorola frontier 194mp evleaks — Via @evleaks on Twitter

Upfront, there is a curved display with extremely narrow bezels all around and a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. Previous leaks had indicated that the panel would be sized 6.7-inches.

But it’s the rear of the phone that’s the true attention-puller, thanks to its extremely large primary camera. The unit has been revealed to sport a resolution of 194-megapixels, which is easily the highest in the industry. Said sensor is expected to be the ‘S5KHP1,’ manufactured by Samsung.

The primary snapper is joined by a couple of additional lenses, taking the total rear camera count to three. These supporting units were leaked to be 50-megapixel Samsung SKJN1SQ03 ultrawide and 12-megapixel Sony IMX663 telephoto cameras.

Moving on to the Frontier’s processor, the older report claims that the Motorola Frontier will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1’s successor of sorts, which has a model number of SM8475. The same chip will allegedly also be powering a “derivative” model of the Xiaomi 12 Pro.

As for release, the Motorola Frontier may still be a couple of months or so away considering it’s yet to make an appearance on certification websites.

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Realme 9 Pro Plus to arrive in a Free Fire Special Edition

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Feb 18, 2022

Realme had just launched the 9 Pro series in India. The higher end 9 Pro Plus model is available in three different color options and two storage configurations as well. But, it seems like there is another upcoming variant of the device, and it is a special Free Fire edition.

For those unaware, Free Fire from Garena is a popular battle royale title that has been quite popular in the Southeast Asian market. And now, the Chinese smartphone maker is partnering up with the studio behind the title for a new limited edition model. As of right now, the brand has only teased the smartphone so no finer details regarding this variant is available.

Although, we can expect the Realme 9 Pro+ Free Fire Edition to feature a unique design, with a different color scheme on the back and possibly even an exclusive theme as well. While the limited edition might target fans of the game, Free Fire is currently not available for download in India. The game was apparently banned by the Indian government, along with more than 50 other applications from China. This even included clones of applications that were previously banned in India.

In other words, the collaboration comes at an awkward time for Realme. However, there is one silver lining. Singaporean developer Garena still offers the Free Fire MAX appliction Google Play Store and Apple App Store. This title is a more graphically intensive version of Free Fire and is better suited for gaming smartphones, or other models with capable SoCs. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates regarding its launch and pricing.

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China’s tablet market records highest growth in 7 years even as global demand shrinks

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Feb 18, 2022

China’s tablet market shipped around 7.42 million units in Q4 2021, which is a YoY increase of 20.9%, shows a report from IDC. And for the entire year, shipments totaled 28.46 million units — a YoY increase of 21.8%, which is the highest growth rate in the past seven years. This comes even as global tablet shipments fell 11.9% YoY due to slowing demand.

The tablet market in China is similar to the global market in that the demand for tablets for learning, office, and entertainment will exist for a long time due to the pandemic. However, unlike the global tablet market where demand eventually dipped after reaching its peak, China will see continued growth. This is because even as new players pop up in the tablet market, existing companies will carry on with increasing investment.

However, there are some challenges in the commercial market. Tight budgets and the reelection of local governments at all levels have caused government and education procurement to shrink significantly. The limited budget has limited education procurement to equipment such as electronic blackboards and electronic class cards. Resultantly, tablet sales seem set to be inclined more towards the consumer market.

china tablet os share Q4 2021 — Q4 2021 tablet OS distribution in China (via IDC)

In terms of OS market share, Apple’s iPad stock shortage led to a decline in iOS in Q4 2021. Domestic manufacturers, on the other hand, saw relief in supply problems, consequently increasing Android’s share slightly. Windows saw a similar rise in its share with the launch of new products from Huawei and Microsoft.

china tablet processor share 2021 — 2021 tablet processor distribution in China (via IDC)

In terms of processor market share, Apple’s self-developed chips continued their domination. But it was Qualcomm that was the real winner here, seeing a significant increase in global share and coming in second by the end of 2021. Huawei’s Hisilicon chips maintained their hold over a sizeable chunk of the market, defying heavy pressure from the outside world.

All in all, IDC expects the Chinese tablet market to continue its upward trend for the next few years, thanks to improvements in displays and ecosystem technologies.

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Nubia Z40 Pro official images released; reveals curved edge display, color variants

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Feb 18, 2022

Nubia Z40 Pro will be launching in China on Feb. 25. Ahead of the launch, the company has released official images to reveal the design of the Z40 Pro. The new images also confirm its color variants.

The Nubia Z40 Pro images show that it has a punch-hole OLED display with curved edges on the front. A large-sized module is available on the top portion of the phone’s back panel. It features a triple camera unit on the left and the Nubia branding on the right.

The 35mm primary camera available on the Nubia Z40 Pro offers features like an f/1.6 aperture, OIS support, and 7P lens. Reports have claimed that the Z40 Pro will be the first-ever phone to feature the Sony IMX787 image sensor. Another first from the Z40 Pro will be that it may debut as the first-ever Android phone with support magnetic wireless charging. Nubia has confirmed that the Z40 Pro will be driven by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform.

The ZTE phone with model number NX701J was recently spotted at the CMIIT certification site. The 3C certification of the device revealed that it will be sold without a power adapter. Probably, it will carry support for 120W fast charging like its predecessor, the Nubia Z30 Pro. The handset is yet to appear in the database of the TENAA certification site.

The Geekbench appearance of the Nubia Z40 Pro revealed that it will come with 16 GB of RAM and Android 11 OS. The handset is expected to arrive with an aerospace-grade heat dissipation system. At present, it is unclear whether the company will be launching the vanilla Nubia Z40 alongside the Pro model.

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Redmi K50 Gaming Edition sold units worth 280 million yuan within just 1 minute in first sale

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Feb 18, 2022

Today, the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition smartphone went on sale in the Chinese market for the first time after the device was officially unveiled in the country a couple of days back.

Now, the company has officially revealed that just within 1 minute of the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition smartphone going on sale, it managed to sell units worth more than 280 million yuan which is approximately $44.2 million.

The 8GB RAM with 128GB storage model is priced at 3,299 yuan (~$521) while the 12GB RAM with 128GB storage model costs 3,599 yuan (~$568). The 12GB RAM with 256GB internal storage which is priced at 3,899 yuan (~$615). The Champion Edition with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, which is limited to 10,000 units, is priced at 4,199 yuan (~$663).

The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition features a 6.67″ OLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 480Hz touch sampling rate. It offers a DCI-P3 color gamut, supports HDR10+, MEMC, and is also protected by Gorilla Glass Victus.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, coupled with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage.

In the camera department, there’s a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 primary sensor, an 8-megapixel 120-degree ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel telemacro lens. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel Sony IMX596 snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone runs the MIUI 13 custom UI based on the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box. It is powered by a 4,700 mAh battery that supports 120W wired charging claimed to be capable of charging the device to 100% in 17 minutes.

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Honor 60 SE 5G smartphone goes on sale in China for a starting price of 2,199 yuan ($347)

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Feb 18, 2022

Earlier this month, Honor had unveiled a new smartphone in the Honor 60 lineup, dubbed as Honor 60 SE 5G. Today, the budget device officially goes on sale in the Chinese market through several different channels.

The 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage model is priced at 2,199 yuan (~$347) while the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model costs 2,499 yuan (~$395). It is offered in three color options — Streamer Magic Mirror, Mo Yuqing, and Bright Black.

As for the specifications, the Honor 60 SE features a 6.67-inch OLED hyperbolic screen with 2400 x 1080 pixels Full HD+ screen resolution along with support for a 120Hz refresh rate and 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, coupled with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It also has support for a Smart Memory Engine that can use 2GB of storage space as memory.

In the camera department, the Honor 60 SE smartphone comes with a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The device runs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Magic UI 5.0 on top. It is powered by a 4,300mAh battery and comes with support for 66W Super Fast Chare technology.

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POCO F4 GT could be the most affordable Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phone

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Feb 18, 2022

POCO F3 GT’s successor is confirmed to launch in India in the first half of 2022. To recollect, the F3 GT was a rebranded version of the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. Hence, the rumor mill believes that the Redmi K50G (aka RedmI K50 Gaming Edition) will be rebranded as the POCO F4 GT in India. Now, new proof has appeared to claim that the F4 GT will indeed be a rebadged version of the RedmI K50G.

Shown below is a screengrab of the Mi code shared by Xiaomiui. It has claimed based on the finding that the Redmi K50G will launch as the POCO F4 GT in India and global markets. Apart from announcing the F4 GT, POCO is expected to soon launch other phones like the POCO X4 series and POCO C4 in the first half of 2022 in India and other markets.

Redmi K50G specifications

The Redmi K50G has a 6.67-inch OLED FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,700mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. It has a 20-megapixel Sony IMX596 front camera, and a 64-megapixel (Sony IMX686) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. It comes with other features gaming trigger buttons, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and MIUI 13 flavored Android 12.

Companies like Realme, iQOO, Motorola, and Xiaomi are soon going to launch Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered handsets in India. POCO India country head Anuj Sharma has confirmed that the F3 GT’s successor will be priced under Rs 50,000 (~$666), which indicates that the F4 GT could be arriving as the most affordable SD8G1 phone in India and global markets.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, Note 11 Pro India launch likely in March

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Feb 18, 2022

Earlier this month, Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S smartphones were made official in India. Speculations are rife that the company could be working on the launch of the Redmi Note 11 Pro series for the Indian market. According to a report by 91mobiles, Redmi will be unveiling the Redmi Note 11 Pro lineup in March in India.

The publication has learned through tipster Yogesh Brar that India will be treated with Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G in the first half of March month. While the Note 11 and 11s are available for purchase through Amazon India, the upcoming Note 11 Pro models will be sold through Flipkart.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G could be the same device that debuted in the global markets. On the other side, the global version of the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G could be rebranded as the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G.

Redmi Note 11 Pro, Note 11 Pro+ 5G specifications (expected)

The Redmi Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro+ 5G are expected to arrive with an identical design and similar specs in India. Both phones are expected to mainly differ in the chipset and camera departments. The Note 11 Pro will feature the Helio G96, whereas the Snapdragon 695 will be fueling the Note 11 Pro+ 5G. Both phones are expected to arrive with a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, a 16-megapixel front camera, up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging.

The Note 11 Pro will feature a 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel quad-camera unit. The Note 11 Pro+ 5G has a triple rear camera unit, which lacks a depth lens. Both phones have a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and they are loaded with MIUI 13 based Android 11. In related news, the Redmi Note 11 Pro (global version) will be rebranded as the POCO X4 Pro in other markets.

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Samsung Galaxy A13 4G variants, color options, pricing leaked

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Feb 18, 2022

Samsung is reportedly working on the launch of the Galaxy A13 4G. To recall, the company unveiled the Galaxy A13 5G in December 2021 and now its 4G variant is expected to launch soon. A fresh leak by Appuals has leaked key details like variants, color options, and pricing of the Galaxy A13 4G.

The new leak reveals that the Galaxy A13 4G will be arriving in three variants such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 64 Gb storage, and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These variants are likely to cost 180 euros (~$204), 200 euros (~$227), and 220 euros (~$250), respectively. The handset will come in colors such as black, white, and light blue.

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G Featured A — Samsung Galaxy A13 5G

Samsung Galaxy A13 4G specifications (rumored)

The Galaxy A13 4G has bagged multiple certifications such as FCC, BIS, and Bluetooth SIG. It has also appeared at the Geekbench benchmarking site. These findings have revealed that the Galaxy A13 4G will be equipped with Exynos 850, 3 GB of RAM, and the latest Android 12 OS. It is likely to house a 5,000mAh battery, which may carry support for a 15W charger.

It will come equipped with dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. A leaked image of its back panel that had surfaced recently revealed that it will be equipped with a quad-camera setup, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The other phones of the phone are yet to be confirmed.

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G specifications

The Galaxy A13 5G offers a 6.5-inc HD+ LCD screen that offers a 90Hz refresh. It has a 5-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. The Dimensity 700 powered device comes with 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging. It has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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Redmi K50 Gaming Edition now available for purchase in China; price starts at 3,299 yuan ($521)

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Feb 18, 2022

A couple of days ago, Xiaomi officially launched the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition flagship smartphone in its home country, and from today, the device is officially available for purchase in the Chinese market.

The 8GB RAM with 128GB storage model is priced at 3,299 yuan (~$521) while the 12GB RAM with 128GB storage model costs 3,599 yuan (~$568). There’s also a 12GB RAM with 256GB internal storage which is priced at 3,899 yuan (~$615).

The company has also launched a Champion Edition which is limited to just 10,000 units and is priced at 4,199 yuan for the single 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage model.

Coming to the specifications, the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition features a 6.67″ OLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 480Hz touch sampling rate. It offers a DCI-P3 color gamut, supports HDR10+, MEMC, and is also protected by Gorilla Glass Victus.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, coupled with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage.

In the camera department, there’s a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 primary sensor, an 8-megapixel 120-degree ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel telemacro lens. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel Sony IMX596 snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone runs the MIUI 13 custom UI based on the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box. It is powered by a 4,700 mAh battery that supports 120W wired charging claimed to be capable of charging the device to 100% in 17 minutes.

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OPPO Reno7 Z design revealed in official renders, key specs confirmed

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Feb 18, 2022

Earlier this month, OPPO released the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro smartphones in India. The company is now working on making the Reno7 lineup in other markets. OPPO Indonesia has started teasing the arrival of three phones namely, Reno7, Reno7 Z, and Reno7 Pro. The company is speculated to launch these phones on Feb. 24 in the country. Ahead of the launch, the Chinese manufacturer has released the official renders of the Reno7 Z to reveal its design. In addition, it has also confirmed some of its key specs.

The OPPO Reno7 Z 5G can be seen in gradient green and black colors. The front side of the phone has a punch-hole display with a thick chin. Its rear panel has two large camera sensors flanked by a small-sized camera and an LED flash.

The right edge of the Reno7 5Z has a power key, whereas its left side features a volume rocker and a SIM tray. A microphone is available on the top edge of the device, while its bottom side has a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. It is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

OPPO has confirmed that the Reno7 Z will come equipped with the Snapdragon 695 chipset. It will be fueled by a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 65W SuperVOOC fast charging. It will also come with a RAM expansion (virtual RAM) feature. OPPO is yet to confirm its other details. It is speculated that the Reno7 Z could be a tweaked version of the OPPO A96 5G, which is currently available only in China.

The A96 has a 6.43-inch OLED FHD+, Android 11 OS with ColorOS 12, 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, SD695 chip, a 16-megapixel front camera, a 48-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) dual-camera system, and a 4,500mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The Reno7 Z may offer users identical specs but come with improvements in departments like cameras and charging.

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Huawei P50 Pro and Watch GT Runner to go on sale in the UK from March 22

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