MediaTek Dimensity 8000 series chip beats Snapdragon 888 in AnTuTu benchmarks

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Feb 17, 2022

MediaTek is gearing up to launch new processors from its Dimensity 9000 and Dimensity 8000 series of processors. However, prior to any Dimensity powered smartphone’s release, a Dimensity 8000 series chip has been spotted on AnTuTu.

In the known benchmarking platform, the new chipset can be spotted with an impressive score of around 820,000 points. While there are more powerful chipsets, the Dimensity 8000 series is positioned under its top end flagship Dimensity 9000 series. Yet, this chipset managed to outperform Qualcomm’s 2021 flagship processor, the Snapdragon 888 SoC. As of right now, the Snapdragon 888 SoC scores around the 800,000 marks on AnTuTu. Previously, we had even reported on the Dimensity 9000 reportedly beating the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 as well, so it seems that MediaTek’s next gen lineup is quite the contender in the mobile chipset market this year.

Furthermore, Dimensity 8000 powered phones might be a great choice for many, since they would offer great performance and would be relatively cheaper than flagship handsets as well. Notably, the new Dimensity 8000 and Dimensity 9000 chips are also designed to be power efficient without compromising on performance. This year, various brands are expected to feature this chipset, including the likes of Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, Honor, and other brands.

Keep in mind that this is still a synthetic benchmark and does not reflect on actual real world performance in areas like gaming. This benchmark was also shared by known tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website), meaning, its not an official test from the brand either and is likely an early benchmark. So stick around for more as we will be providing more updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 series India price out, starts from ₹72,999

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 17, 2022

Last week, Samsung unve iled the Galaxy S22 series at the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event globally, After teasing for days, the company has finally revealed the pricing of its latest flagship smartphones in India. Let’s check out how much they cost in the country.

First and foremost, the Galaxy S22 family of premium smartphones is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC instead of the Exynos 2200 chipset in India. No matter which model you purchase, whether it is Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, or Galaxy S22 Ultra, you will get a phone with the latest chip from Qualcomm.

Secondly, apart from the ultra, the vanilla and plus are not getting all the official colors in the region at launch. Even for the former, one of the three official colors is not available for the top memory variant. Sadly, there are no official online-exclusive colors as well.

Talking about storage, the Galaxy S22 Ultra maxes out at 512GB rather than 1TB. On the other hand, the Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22+ are limited to 256GB just like in other markets.

Coming to the price, the newest Galaxy S series phones start at ₹72,999 in India. They go all the way up to ₹1,18,999.

Samsung Galaxy S22 series India Price and Colors

Galaxy S22

Memory Variants
- 8GB + 128GB – ₹72,999
- 8GB + 256GB – ₹76,999
Colors
- Phantom Black
- Phantom White
- Green

Galaxy S22+

Memory Variants
- 8GB + 128GB – ₹84,999
- 8GB + 256GB – ₹88,999
Colors
- Phantom Black
- Phantom White
- Green

Galaxy S22 Ultra

Memory Variants
- 12GB + 256GB – ₹1,09,999
- 12GB + 512GB – ₹1,18,999
Colors
- Burgundy
- Phantom Black
- Phantom White (only 256GB)

Unfortunately, Samsung neither revealed the pre-order/sale dates nor shared any information on launch offers. We expect the company to make an announcement regarding these soon.

REDMAGIC 7 Gaming Phone lineup launched in China, with SD 8 Gen1, up to 135W charging, & more

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Sean

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Feb 17, 2022

The Red Magic 7 series has just been launched in China. These are the company’s latest flagship gaming smartphone and arrive with top notch specs and features. So let’s have a look at the new devices.

Red Magic 7

The Red Magic 7 is the company’s latest flagship and gaming smartphone. The handset sports a 6.8 inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution that offers an impressive 165Hz refresh rate. With frame rate being important in gaming, this panel would likely be great for mobile gamers. Under the hood, the Red Magic 7 packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and runs Android 12 out of the box. This processor is paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. The device is powered by a large 4,500mAh battery pack that supports a 120W of fast charging as well.

The brand also placed an emphasis on cooling, with the device featuring the ICE 8.0 cooling system that includes an RGB fan that spins at 20,000 rpm. It also houses nine heat dissipation materials as well, like a large VC liquid cooling plate. Other features include, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, USB Type C, Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi 6, dual stereo speakers, 3 microphones, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack as well. On the rear, the smartphone sports a triple camera setup, with the primary lens being a 64 megapixel shooter. This sensor is paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel macro sensor.

Red Magic 7 Pro

Arriving at the higher end model, the Red Magic 7 Pro is the top variant and features many of the same features as the base version but with a few additions. This includes the Red Core 1 chipset. This is a dedicated chip that has been designed to enhance the gaming experience on its latest flagship device. For gaming, the device also offers shoulder triggers as well, which paired with the Red Core 1, offers a 500Hz touch sampling rate. This chipset will also help enhance audio on the 7 series.

Apart from this, it also offer a full front screen body since it houses its selfie camera under the display to offer the most seamless gaming experience. It also sports the same display as the base mode, but with 100 percent DCI P3 color gamut, 10 bit color, DC dimming, and more. It also feature in display fingerprint sensor, which supports heart rate monitoring as well. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC but paired with up to 18GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB of internal storage. With virtual expansion, it can even hit 24GB of total RAM.

For photography, it features the same 64 megapixel triple camera setup, along with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel macro sensor. On the front, it sports a 16 megapixel selfie shooter under the display. It runs on a large 5,000mAh battery pack that offers 135W fast charging that enables it to charge from 0 to 100 percent in just 15 minutes. Notably, the device also comes with the industry’s first 165W GaN charger as well.

Pricing and Availability

The Red Magic 7 series is available in two color variants for both the Pro and base model, namely Dark Knight and Cyber Neon, and will also be sold in Transparent Edition as well. So let’s have a look at the pricing for the different configurations:

Red Magic 7

DARK KNIGHT

8GB + 128GB – 3,899 Yuan ($615)

DARK KNIGHT or CYBER NEON

12GB + 128GB – 4,399 Yuan ($695)
12GB + 256GB – 4,799 Yuan ($757)

TRANSPARENT EDITION

12GB + 256GB – 4,899 Yuan ($773)
12GB + 512GB – 5,499 Yuan ($867)

Red Magic 7 Pro

DARK KNIGHT

12GB + 128GB – 4,799 Yuan ($757)
12GB + 256GB – 5,199 Yuan ($820)
16GB + 256GB – 5,599 Yuan ($883)

CYBER NEON

12GB + 256GB – 5,199 Yuan ($820)

TRANSPARENT EDITION

12GB + 256GB – 5,299 Yuan ($836)
16GB + 256GB – 5,699 Yuan ($899)
18GB + 512GB – 6,499 Yuan ($1,025)
18GB + 1TB – 7,499 Yuan ($1,183)

The Nubia Red Magic 7 will go on sale starting from 21st February 2022, with pre-orders going live today. On the other hand, the Red Magic 7 Pro will begin pre-orders starting from 21st February 2022 as well, and will go on sale on 28th March 2022. With the launch of the 7 series, the company has also announced that the Red Magic 6S Pro gaming smartphone will be hitting the global markets soon. So stick around as we will be offer any updates regarding its release.

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HONOR ranked 2nd in terms of 2021 smartphone shipments in China

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 17, 2022

Smartphone shipments dropped 11% YoY in Q4 2021 in China but Apple saw some significant growth after the third quarter, thanks to the iPhone 13 series. The Cupertino-based company, as a result, ended on top and reached its highest-ever market share in the country.

counterpoint research china smartphone market 2021 — Image: Counterpoint Research

HONOR was another success story, managing to more than double its market share compared to 2020 (via Counterpoint). It became China’s second-biggest OEM for the first time following independence from Huawei, driven by its mid-to-high-end products. The company has continued its upward trend in 2022, with sales during the last couple of weeks in January increasing 32% over the first two weeks.

honor retains momentum january 2022 — Image: Counterpoint Research

vivo’s shipments dropped 13.8% YoY in Q4 2021 with its market share standing at 16.5%. While it stands third on the above chart, Counterpoint’s previous report that was based on sales positioned the company second. The newer one, on the other hand, is based on shipments.

But even as shipments continued to drop last year, the battle in the premium space intensified thanks to OEMs expanding their premium product portfolios.

Among Androids, the HONOR Magic3 led the segment. The device comes with a really impressive spec sheet and an iconic design.

counterpoint research honor retains momentum — Image: Counterpoint Research

HONOR also launched its first foldable in the market called the Magic V that competes directly against the OPPO Find N. More Android brands are expected to come up with their own foldable offerings soon and will heat up the competition further.

That said, the premium battle will not be limited to the Chinese smartphone market. HONOR, OPPO, Xiaomi, and vivo will bring their premium offerings to the global arena as well.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE bags Android 12-based MIUI 13 update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 17, 2022

Recently, Xiaomi started rolling out the Android 12-based MIUI 13 update for the Mi 11 and the Mi 11 Lite 5G in international markets. Now, the same software is now live for Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE as well. However, unlike the former phones, the update for the latter handset is only available for Mi Pilot testers as of now.

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G Featured A — Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE

According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi has begun to seed MIUI 13 update for the EEA variant of the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. The latest software build for the smartphone is based on Android 12. Above all, it is limited to Mi Pilot Testers.

In simpler words, the new system update for the device is only available for a select few users who are part of the public beta testing program, which Xiaomi officially calls Mi Pilot Testing.

The same build will be soon rolled out to random regular users in the coming days as part of the ‘Stable Beta’ (batched) release. If these users don’t find any major issues, the build will see a wider rollout as part of the ‘Stable’ release.

In a nutshell, we can expect every user of Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE to be on the latest version of MIUI and Android within a month if everything goes fine. The update should be also live for other regional variants of the phone apart from EEA.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G pricing and offers tipped ahead of launch

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 17, 2022

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is all set for a 7 pm launch today and while its design and specs are already known, the pricing had still been kept in the dark. But thanks to notable tipster Ishan Agarwal, that bit is now revealed as well.

According to Ishan, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G will carry a starting price of Rs 23,999. This can be brought down by Rs 1,500 if you got an ICICI credit card lying around or if you make the purchase using EMI through debit/credit cards, effectively slashing the price to Rs 22,499.

Said pricing is expected to be for the base 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage variant. It will be joined by another 8GB + 128GB config that will be priced a little higher. Both variants will be available for purchase soon via Amazon India.

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is expected to feature a 6.43-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display and is powered by the Dimensity 900 SoC. The chip will be supported by up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage.

OnePlus Head of Product Oliver Zhang recently shared in an interview that the Nord CE 2’s battery will be sized 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast-charging through OPPO’s SuperVOOC tech.

For photography, the smartphone will pack a triple camera system comprised of 64MP AI primary, 8MP ultra-wide, and 2MP sensors. On the front, it will come with a 16MP selfie shooter.

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OPPO Find X5 Pro launch invite comes with the MariSilicon X NPU

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Sean

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Feb 17, 2022

Earlier today (17th February 2022), OPPO officially announced the launch date for the Find X5 series of flagship smartphones. But prior to its February 24 launch event, the company sent out invitations for the conference. We got an invite as well, which arrived along with a MariSilicon X NPU chipset.

For those unaware, the Find X5 and Find X5 Pro are the Chinese smartphone maker’s highly anticipated premium grade handsets. These models are expected to feature top notch specifications, with one of the highlighting aspects being the brand’s self developed NPU chipset called the MariSilicon X. This chip is dedicated for the smartphone’s camera ISP and is built to offer an improved photography experience.

In the invite that we received, we got a sample MariSilicon X NPU chip. Unfortunately, no other details were revealed, but we do have previous reports to go on for now. The Find X5 Pro is believed to sport a 6.67 inch AMOLED LTPO Quad HD+ display that offers a screen refresh rate of 120Hz and comes with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for protection. Under the hood, the device is expected to pack the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, paired with up to 12GB o fLPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.

The Find X5 series will debut on the 24th of February 2022, so stick around for more as we will be covering any leaks or reports that surface prior to its launch. We will also be covering the launch event as well, so stay tuned.

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Entire specs of POCO X4 Pro 5G are out ahead of launch date announcement

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 17, 2022

POCO is yet to announce the launch date of POCO X4 Pro 5G. However, the smartphone doesn’t seem to stop leaking. We just reported on the phone’s official wallpaper leak, in addition to information on its primary camera. Within a few minutes, we are back again with another story revealing the entire specs of the upcoming handset.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G Global — Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

The POCO X4 Pro 5G has been long rumored to be a rebranded Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G sold outside China. The earlier certifications and leaks are indeed true, except for a minor change. The device will arrive with a 64MP primary camera instead of a 108MP main sensor.

The latest leak from Xiaomiui revealed that the smartphone will house a 64MP Samsung ISOCELL SK5GW3 primary camera. Now, Tipster Yogesh Brar also corroborates that the phone will have a 64MP main camera, in addition to an 8MP ultra-wide unit and a 2MP macro snapper.

As far as the remaining specifications are concerned, the POCO X4 Pro 5G will be an international Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G inside out. But it is anticipated to differ in terms of colors and rear design.

The device will be built around a 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz Super AMOLED display. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 storage.

It will have a 16MP front-facing camera and get its juice from a 5,000mAh battery, which will have support for 67W fast charging. Though the leaker does not mention them, we can also expect the handset to feature dual stereo speakers, an IR blaster, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Last but not least, it will boot MIUI 13 based on Android 11, which is disappointing.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G India launch tipped, could be a rebranded phone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 17, 2022

Recently, Redmi announced the Redmi Note 11, Note 11S, Note 11 Pro 4G, and Note 11 Pro 5G in the global markets. Among these, India has received the Note 11 and Note 11S smartphones. The company is likely to launch the Note 11 Pro models in India to rival the Realme 9 Pro 5G and Realme 9 Pro+ 5G. Xiaomiui has tipped key information about the upcoming Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G handset that will be heading soon to India.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G that debuted in global markets recently is codenamed as “peux,” but its ROM codename is “veux.” As can be seen in the screenshot of the Mi code shared by Xiaomiui, the device with the “peux_in” codename will be arriving in India with the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G. Hence, it is likely that the global Redmi Note 11 Pro will be releasing in India with the Note 11 Pro+ 5G name.

Redmi-Note-11-Pro-Global-Variants- — Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G (global edition)

The POCO X4 Pro 5G will also be a rebranded version of the global Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. The only noticeable difference will be that the X4 Pro will be equipped with a 64-megapixel main camera instead of the 108-megapixel camera.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G specifications (rumored)

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G for India may come with a 6.6-inch S-AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz display. The Snapdragon 695 chip may power the device with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage.

The device may come with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging. It has a 16-megapixel selfie camera and a 108-megapixel (primary) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera system. It may come with Android 11 OS and MIUI 13 and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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POCO X4 Pro 5G official wallpaper emerge, 64MP primary camera tipped

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 17, 2022

POCO has recently unveiled the POCO M4 Pro 5G in India. The company plans to launch F-series, X-series, and C-series of smartphones in the first half of 2022 in the country. The X-lineup is likely to include models such as POCO X4 5G / NFC variant and the POCO X4 Pro 5G. Now, a Telegram channel (via) has leaked the official wallpaper of the POCO X4 Pro 5G.

Redmi recently released the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G smartphone in the global markets. It is speculated to get rebranded as the POCO X4 Pro 5G in India. The two phones will come with identical specifications, but they are likely to differ in the main camera department.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G (global) has a 108-megapixel primary camera, but the POCO X4 Pro 5G will be sporting a 64-megapixel main camera. On a side note, the upcoming Redmi Note 11E Pro 5G China-exclusive phone will be a rebranded version of the Note 11 Pro 5G (global).

The POCO X5 Pro 5G is likely to come with a 6.67-inch S-AMOLED Full HD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. It may feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.

The Snapdragon 695 chipset powered device may come with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of internal storage. It may house a 5,000mAh battery that offers 67W fast charging. It will come with Android 11 OS with MIUI 13 on top and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The TDRA listing of the phone revealed that its model number is 2201116PG. The same model number has been spotted at some other certification sites such as NBTC with the POCO X4 5G name. Hence, it is advisable to wait for further reports to know the final marketing name of the tweaked version of the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.

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Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 foldable smartphone to reportedly launch in Q2 2022

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Jeet

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Feb 17, 2022

Last year, Xiaomi had launched the Mi MIX Fold as the brand’s first foldable smartphone and now the Chinese company is gearing up to launch its successor, which is likely to be dubbed MIX Fold 2.

Ahead of any such official confirmation from the company, there have been few reports in the past few months shedding light on some aspects of the upcoming foldable smartphone and now we have a possible timeline.

A new report from Digital Chat Station reveals that the MIX Fold 2 foldable smartphone could get launched in the second quarter of this year (Q2 2022) which means that the device will launch before the end of June 2022.

If the previous reports are to be believed, then the upcoming second-generation MIX Fold smartphone will feature an 8.1-inch display with 2K resolution. It is also said that both the inner and the outer display panels on the device will have support for a high refresh rate.

It is also being claimed that this time, Xiaomi will be using new LTPO display panels on this flagship device, which means that there could be support for adaptive refresh rate as well, similar to what Samsung offers on its premium phones.

The device is most likely to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and is expected to have a higher capacity battery and support for fast charging as well as wireless charging.

Apart from the MIX Fold 2, Xiaomi could also launch another foldable smartphone named MIX Flip to take on the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip series.

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Samsung confirmed to host its Mobile World Congress event on February 27

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Jeet

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Feb 17, 2022

Samsung has confirmed that the company will be hosting its next event on 27th February, which coincides with the Mobile World Congress 2022 which is set to kick-off in Barcelona, Spain, and run till 3rd March.

Making the announcement, Samsung revealed that the company will host a fully virtual keynote on 27th February at 1:00 PM ET. The event will be live-streamed by the company on its own website as well as on YouTube.

This will mark the company’s first event after the launch of the flagship Galaxy S22 series smartphones a few days ago. However, there’s no information about what the company is planning to launch at the event.

Given that the Galaxy S22 series smartphones as well as the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup have already been launched, there’s a possibility that the company could focus on its foldable smartphones and reveal details about the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold and Flip phones. There’s also a possibility of the South Korean giant announcing new laptops, including premium Chromebooks or Windows 11-powered devices.

A lot has changed for Samsung when it comes to Mobile World Congress. Till 2018, the company announced its flagship Galaxy S-series phones at MWC but then it shifted the launch to its own Galaxy Unpacked events. In 2020, GSMA canceled the MWC event because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and last year, the event was postponed to June but Samsung didn’t attend the event physically.

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Spotify acquires two podcast analytics firms Chartable and Podsights

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Jeet

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Feb 17, 2022

Spotify, one of the leading music streaming platforms has been actively trying to expand its business and is focusing more on podcasts. In line with that, the company has announced that it is acquiring two podcast-related companies — Chartable and Podsights.

The company has revealed financial details related to these acquisitions but it marks the first major acquisition this year in the audio-related business.

Podsights’ team of around 40 full-time employees will join Spotify and the company says that it has no plans to adjust that team at this time. On the other hand, Chartable will be added to Spotify’s Megaphone.

Both the companies — Chartable and Podsights operate in the space of podcast marketing and ad attribution. They allow podcasters and networks to include tags in the shows to track details like who listened to the tracks, if they heard the ad or if they took any action upon hearing the advertisement, etc.

Talking more about the acquisition of Podsight, Spotify says that it will use the technology outside podcasting and bring it to the “full scope of the Spotify platform, including audio ads within music, video ads, and display ads.”

As for the Chartable, Spotify plans to focus more on the podcasters instead of advertisers. It will be integrating its audience insights and its promotional tools, SmartLinks and SmartPromos with Megaphone so podcasters can grow their business.

The development comes at a time when Spotify is facing backlash because of Joe Rogan’s podcast which critics say is spreading misinformation related to COVID-19. It has also led to several artists leaving the platform in protest.

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OPPO F21 Pro+ live shot emerge, here’s what to expect

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 17, 2022

It was reported in December that OPPO is gearing to introduce the OPPO F21, F21, and F21 Pro+ smartphones in India. The F21 and F21 Pro+ is likely to launch between March 17 and March 21, whereas the F21 Pro is expected to debut sometime later. Tipster Abhishek Yadav recently shared a live shot of the OPPO F21 Pro+ to give a glimpse at its design.

The OPPO F21 Pro+ real-life image shows that it will feature a triple camera unit. The bottom edge of the device has a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. The appearance of the device is like the OPPO A96 5G that debuted in China recently.

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According to my source this is Oppo F21 Pro+. 🥶#OnePlus #Oppo #OppoF21ProPlus pic.twitter.com/8Vf0o27bsc

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) February 10, 2022

The Dimensity 800U powered OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G was announced in March 2021. The same device was rebranded as the OPPO A95 5G in April 2021. The only noticeable difference between the two phones was that the former supports 50W fast charging, whereas the latter offers 30W fast charging. In July 2021, the company unveiled the OPPO Reno6 Z handset in global markets. The device featured a 32-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel triple camera unit. The rest of its specs were identical to the F19 Pro+/A95 5G.

Hence, it is likely that the OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G could be a tweaked version of the OPPO A96 5G. It features a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 48-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) dual-camera unit. It is equipped with the Snapdragon 695 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of built-in storage, and a 4,500mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The upcoming Reno7 Z is speculated to be similar to the F21 Pro+ and A96 5G.

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Moto G22 full specifications, pricing leaked, likely to launch soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 17, 2022

Apart from appearing at the Geekbench benchmarking site, the upcoming Moto G22 has been spotted at certification platforms such as NBTC, EEC, and FCC. These listings have suggested that the Lenovo-owned brand may unveil it soon. Today, Nils Ahrensmeier from TechnikNews leaked the entire specifications and pricing of the Moto G22. Here is what to expect from the company’s next mid-range phone.

Motorola Moto G22 specifications (rumored)

The new leak states that the device will come with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display that will produce an HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The tipster has shared a leaked render of a Motorola phone codenamed “Hawaii+,” which was originally leaked by well-known tipster Evan Blass. According to Blass, the Hawaii+ phone will feature an OLED panel, but the G22 has an LCD panel. Hence, it is likely that either Austin or Rhode (codenames) may launch as the Moto G22.

The Moto G22 will be powered by the Helio G37 chipset, which was first seen on the Moto G Power (2022) that debuted last year. The smartphone is expected to offer users 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage. It may house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. Despite housing a big battery, the G22 will weigh only 185 grams.

For selfies, the G22 may feature a 16-megapixel front camera with an f/2.45 aperture. The rear side of the device will be fitted with a 50-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with an f/2.2 aperture and a 118-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel macro or depth camera with an f/2.4 aperture. It will run on the latest Android 12 OS and will offer users a microSD card slot for additional storage.

Motorola Moto G22 pricing (rumored)

The Moto G22 is likely to arrive in colors like Cosmic Black, Iceberg Blue, and White. The device may carry a price tag of 200 euros (~$228).

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OPPO Find X5, X5 Pro specifications emerge through TENAA listings

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 17, 2022

OPPO Find X5 series of smartphones will be showcased at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 tech trade show for the global audience. For China, it will be holding a dedicated unveiling event at 7 PM on Feb. 24. The Chinese manufacturer is likely to announce a couple of devices such as the Find X5 series, OPPO Pad tablet, Enco X2 TWS earbuds, and OPPO Watch 2’s new color variants. Coming back to the Find X5 series, the Find X5 and X5 Pro have appeared at TENAA today to reveal their major specifications before the official announcement.

OPPO Find X5 specifications (rumored)

The OPPO Find X5 has a 6.55-inch AMOLED flat display that offers an FHD+ resolution and it is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 888 (or 888+) chipset. It may come with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of native storage.

It has a 32-megapixel front camera, which could be a Sony IMX615 lens. It features a 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 13-megapixel rear cameras system, which includes two Sony IMX766 lenses for main and ultrawide snappers and a 13-megapixel Samsung telephoto camera. It has a 2,340mAh (rated value) dual-cell battery. Reports have revealed that it will pack a 4,800mAh (typical value) combined capacity battery.

OPPO Find X5 and Find X5 Pro renders by Winfuture.de

OPPO Find X5 Pro specifications (rumored)

The OPPO Find X5 Pro has a 6.7-inch AMOLED curved-edge screen that offers a QHD+ resolution. The 2.99GHz chip mentioned in its TENAA listing seems to be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip. In China, it will come with 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of built-in storage.

It will be equipped with a 32-megapixel selfie snapper and a 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 13-megapixel triple camera unit. Past reports have revealed that it will feature a Sony IMX709 front camera, and its rear shell will have a pair of OIS-enabled Sony IMX766 lenses for main and ultrawide cameras along with a Samsung S5K3M5 telephoto camera. TENAA mentions that it has a 2,440mAh (rated value) dual-cell battery. Previous reports have revealed that it will be backed by a 5,000mAh (typical value) combined capacity battery.

The Find X5 series is expected to carry support for 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. It is expected to run on Android 12 OS and ColorOS 12.1. Both phones have an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

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OPPO Find X5 series smartphones confirmed to launch on February 24

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Jeet

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Feb 17, 2022

OPPO is gearing up to launch its next-generation Find-series premium smartphones and now the official launch date of the upcoming devices has been confirmed by the company.

The China-based company has sent out media invites confirming that the OPPO Find X5 series launch event will take place on 24th February and the virtual event will be live-streamed at 11:00 AM GMT.

At the same launch event, the company is also expected to announce the OPPO Enco X2 headphones, a tablet named OPPO Pad, and a smartwatch named OPPO Watch2.

So far, the company has confirmed that the flagship smartphones will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. It has also been revealed that the phone will be running the ColorOS based on the Android 12 operating system.

Recently, OPPO also revealed its partnership with Hasselblad for the development of the camera module used in the Find X5 lineup. It will also use the MariSilicon NPU, which is a 6nm chip for handling image processing tasks.

If the reports are to be believed, then the OPPO Find X5 Pro features a 6.67-inch AMOLED LTPO Quad HD+ display that offers a screen refresh rate of 120Hz and comes with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for protection.

The device, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, will come packed with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.

In the camera department, the device is said to have a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 ultrawide sensor, and a 13-megapixel telephoto) lens completing the triple-camera setup. On the front side, the device will have a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 lens for snapping selfies and video calls.

It is expected to be powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. We expect the company to reveal more details about these smartphones through teasers in the coming days.

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Redmi Note 11 vs 11S vs 11 Pro vs 11 Pro 5G (Global): Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 16, 2022

The Redmi Note 11 series recently hitten the shelves in the global market with different specifications if compared to the same lineup for the Chinese market. It is composed of 4 devices: Redmi Note 11, 11S, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro 5G. This is a comparison highlighting the differences between their specifications.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G (Global)

	Xiaomi Redmi Note 11	Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S	Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro	Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	159.9 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm, 179 g	159.9 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm, 179 g	164.2 x 76.1 x 8.1 mm, 202 g	164.2 x 76.1 x 8.1 mm, 202 g
DISPLAY	6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), Super AMOLED	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, octa-core 2.4 GHz	Mediatek Helio G96, octa-core 2.05 GHz	Mediatek Helio G96, octa-core 2.05 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 11, MIUI	Android 11, MIUI	Android 11, MIUI	Android 11, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 50 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 13 MP f/2.4 front camera	Quad 108 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.4 front camera	Quad 108 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.4 front camera	Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 33W	5000 mAh, fast charging 33W	5000 mAh, Fast Charging 67W	5000 mAh, fast charging 67W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM, IP53 certification	5G, dual SIM, IP53 certification	5G, dual SIM, IP53 certification	5G, dual SIM, IP53 certification

Design

These three devices do not differ too much in terms of design, but it is pretty evident that the color options and the overall aesthetics of the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G are more detailed and attractive.

Display

The Redmi Note 11 Pro and the Pro 5G come with a wider display sporting a diagonal of 6.67 inches, as well as a higher 120 Hz refresh rate. For the rest, they are almost the same as the other two variants: AMOLED panels with HDR10 and a Full HD+ resolution.

Specs & Software

The 5G variant is the most powerful thanks to the Snapdragon 695 mobile platform, and it is also the only one to support the 5G connectivity. The vanilla version is less impressive due to inferior memory configurations, while the 11S and the 11 Pro sit in the middle with an Helio G96 and up to 8 GB of RAM. All the phones run Android 11 customized by MIUI 13.

Camera

If we exclude the vanilla version sporting an inferior 50 MP main camera, all the phones come with a 108 MP main sensor alongside an 8 MP ultrawide lens.

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Battery

The whole series is equipped with 5000 mAh batteries, but the Pro variants provide faster charging speeds thanks to 67W fast charging. Further, the Pro 5G should allow for longer battery life because its chipset is built at 6 nm.

Price

The prices vary depending on the market: in Europe, the prices begin from less than €200/$228 and they go up to €330/$375 for the most expensive configuration of the Pro 5G. If you do not need 5G, it does not make sense to opt for the Pro 5G: you’d better go for the original Note 11 Pro. If you do not even need 67W fast charging, then choose the 11S. The Redmi Note 11 has inferior cameras, so you should think twice before choosing it.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G (Global): PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Global

PRO

More affordable
Same battery as the higher-end models
Same display as the higher-end model

CONS

Inferior cameras
No 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S Global

PRO

108 MP main camera
Good price
Same battery as the higher-end models
Up to 8 GB of RAM

CONS

No 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Global

PRO

120 Hz refresh rate
108 MP main camera
67W fast charging
Up to 8 GB of RAM

CONS

No 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G Global

PRO

120 Hz refresh rate
5G
Better chipset
67W fast charging
108 MP main camera

CONS

Price

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Motorola and Verizon reveal a 5G neckband to power AR/VR headsets

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 16, 2022

Motorola and Verizon are coming up with a smaller 5G neckband that could create the opening to enable lighter and slimmer AR/VR headset designs going forward. While the trajectory of development of AR/VR headsets has seen a gradual decrease in their sizes, they are still currently quite large. The new design by Motorola and Verizon looks at an innovative approach to the large headset by introducing a 5G neckband that will power such AR/VR headsets or glasses.

The new 5G neckband is the culmination of a joint effort by both Motorola and Verizon and the device is an iPod-like item that can be worn on the neck although it looks quite visible due to its current size. The idea is to free important space in the headset itself, as they will not need to integrate a processor and other components into the headset or glasses, thus freeing up space. The 5G neckband is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset in addition to 5G connectivity support. The 5G support will enable XR processing to be carried out via the cloud.

The new Motorola-Verizon 5G neckband for AR/VR headsets has a 5,000 mAh battery, a touchpad, USB-C support, DisplayPort 1.4 connectivity, an accelerometer, and a gyroscope. These features will ensure the versatility of the device, although there is no word yet about the release date and pricing of the 5G neckband. Both companies are currently working on AR and VR applications and we expect more official details from the duo on the release date for the device and more.

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BlackShark 5, BlackShark 5 Pro with 120W fast charging spotted on 3C database

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 16, 2022

The Black Shark 5 series of gaming smartphones have recently been making rounds of Chinese certification databases hinting at an imminent launch. And now, the Black Shark 5 and the Black Shark 5 Pro have received approval from China’s 3C certification site revealing their fast-charging capabilities.

Both the Black Shark 5 carrying the model number PAR-A0 and Black Shark 5 Pro with model number KTUS-A0 are revealed to carry 120W fast-charging support. This is in line with the previous leaks about the Black Shark 5 series smartphones.

Black Shark 5 specifications (rumored)

A recent TENAA listing of the Black Shark 5 revealed that the smartphone measures 163.83 x 76.25 x 10.37mm and weighs 223 grams. The device will be available in multiple colors such as White, Dawn White, Dark Universe Black, and Exploration Gray.

The Black Shark 5 has a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It is powered by a 3.2GHz chip, which could be a Snapdragon 8-series chip. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. It draws power from a 4,650mAh battery and supports 120W fast charging. For photography, it has a 64-megapixel triple camera unit on the back and a 13-megapixel front camera.

Black Shark 5 Pro specifications (rumored)

The Black Shark 5 Pro is expected to measure 163.86 x 76.53 x 9.8mm and weighs 226 grams. It will feature a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with an in-display fingerprint sensor. It will likely come with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 under its hood with 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM. The Black Shark 5 Pro may come in 256GB and 512 storage variants. It features a 4,650mAh battery and will come with 120W fast charging. So far, it is rumored that the Black Shark 5 Pro has a triple camera setup on the rear panel with a 108-megapixel primary sensor while on the front it is said to come with a 13-megapixel selfie snapper.

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