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!
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 MySmartPricereport, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nubia Z40 Pro
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.
Nubia Z40 Pro
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.
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.
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.
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.
Redmi K50 Gaming Edition
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.
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 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.
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 Appualshas 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
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.
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.
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.
OPPO Reno7 Z 5G
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 Reno7 Z 5G
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.
Huawei has officially confirmed that the company’s flagship smartphone — Huawei P50 Pro and its wearable device named Huawei Watch GT Runner will be officially available for purchase in the United Kingdom from next month.
The company has revealed that the Huawei P50 Pro will go on sale in the UK from 22nd March in two color options — Cocoa Gold and Golden Black for the price of £1099.99. On the other hand, the Huawei Watch GT Runner will be available for £259 and will go on sale from 22nd March in Black and Grey color options.
As for the specifications, the Huawei P50 Pro flagship smartphone features a 6.6-inch OLED display with a screen resolution of 2700 x 1228 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC with support for only 4G connectivity and not 5G. It packs 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
In the photography department, there’s a quad-camera setup which is co-developed with Leica. It consists of a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 40-megapixel monochrome lens, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto lens. On the front side, it features a 13-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. The device is powered by a 4,360mAh battery and supports 66W wired and 50W wireless charging.
On the other hand, the Huawei Watch GT Runner features a 1.43-inch round AMOLED screen and runs HarmonyOS which brings support for a variety of third-party applications. It comes with Huawei’s TruSeen 5.0 Plus heart rate sensor, support for 100+ workout modes, all-day SpO2 monitoring, and an AI-driven running coach.
There are also Huawei TruSport analytics-powered features like the Running Ability Index (RAI) and Professional Running Programme. Coming to the battery life, the company promises up to 14 days with normal use and around 7 days of battery life with heavy use.
You can find several pearls in the entry-level segment if you know how to search. One of them is undoubtedly the Motorola Moto G41: a phone offering a few specifications impossible to find in the low-end segment. Did Motorola release one of the best last-generation budget phones? There is no better way to understand it than comparing it to the other recent affordable phones released by mainstream brands. For this comparison, we chose, the Realme 9i just launched in the global market and the Vivo Y33 which debuted just a few days ago.
Motorola Moto G41 vs Realme 9i vs Vivo Y33
Motorola Moto G41
Realme 9i
Vivo Y33
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
161.9 x 73.9 x 8.3 mm,
178 g
164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm,
190 g
164 x 75.5 x 8.4 mm,
191 g
DISPLAY
6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels (Full HD+), IPS LCD
6.58 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels (Full HD+), IPS LCD
Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
13 MP f/2.2 front camera
Triple 50 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.1 front camera
Triple 48 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 30W
5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
5000 mAh, Fast Charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
dual SIM
dual SIM
dual SIM
Design
The Realme 9i has the most elegant design. Its body reminds a lot of the Realme GT Neo2 which is a high-end phone, even though the materials are cheap just like other entry-level phones. On the other hand, the Motorola Moto G41 is very compact and its body is water-repellent. Given that it has a waterdrop notch, the Vivo Y33 is not the most beautiful device of the trio. Which is your favorite design?
Display
The Motorola Moto G41 gives you all the great colors of an AMOLED panel in a price range in which you can usually find only LCD phones. Thanks to the AMOLED panel, the Moto G41 is able to show richer colors and deeper blacks. With the Realme 9i, you can get a higher refresh rate, but it has an IPS panel and the image quality is inferior. The Vivo Y33 loses the comparison with a 60 Hz IPS display. Despite the Motorola Moto G41 having an AMOLED display, all of these phones come with a side-mounted fingerprint reader.
Specs & Software
If you need the handset with the best hardware and performance, go for the Realme 9i. It is powered by the Snapdragon 680 4G chipset built at 6 nm, running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz, and paired with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of native storage. It is the only 6 nm chipset, while the two rivals come with a 12 nm chipset, meaning a lower level of efficiency and higher energy consumption. The Motorola Moto G41 beats the Vivo Y33 with its Helio G85 chipset paired with up to 6 GB of RAM; the Y33 offers an Helio G80 and just 4 GB of RAM. All the phones run Android 11 out of the box.
Camera
The Motorola Moto G41 is equipped with the best camera setup, a setup that you can never find in the entry-level segment. This handset comes with a 48 MP main camera including OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro camera. The silver medal goes to the Realme 9i and its 50 MP triple camera, but the Vivo Y33 has the best selfie camera with a 16 MP resolution and a bright f/2.0 focal aperture.
These phones come with the same battery capacity: 5000 mAh. But the Realme 9i should be able to last more in several scenarios because it has a 6 nm chipset. Further, it charges faster thanks to 33W fast charging.
Price
The prices vary a lot depending on the market: Moto G41 starts from €280/$318 in Europe, while Realme 9i begins at €249/$283. The Vivo Y33 is not available in Europe and it starts from €270/$307 in Asia. The winner of this comparison is the Moto G41 due to its superior display and cameras, but the Realme 9i offers higher performance and faster charging, so do not underestimate it.
Motorola Moto G41 vs Realme 9i vs Vivo Y33: PRO and CONS
Recently, Realme rolled out an early access Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 build for their budget-friendly Realme C25 devices, and now, the brand has announced Realme UI 3.0 Open Beta for three popular devices.
Users of these devices can now try out the Android 12 based custom skin before its stable release by participating in the Beta program. To join the Open Beta program, follow the instructions given below.
Make sure you update your device to the software version specified in the Open Beta announcement post for your device.
After installing the update, navigate to the Software Update section in the device settings and tap on the settings cog in the top right corner
Tap on the Trial version on the following page and then select the Open Beta option
Tap on the Apply now button on the next page and then provide all the required details to complete your application
If your application passes Realme’s review process, you should receive the Realme UI 3.0 Open Beta release via an OTA update
Before installing the Beta update, make sure that your device is not rooted, has at least 5GB of storage free, and has at least 60 percent battery charge. Making a backup of your data is also advised to avoid data loss in case of technical difficulty. Also be warned that since its a Beta build, it might contain some bugs, and might some third-party apps might not work properly on the beta build.
Ahead of its scheduled February 24 unveiling of the Oppo Find X5 series, there are strong indications that the Chinese tech company may have a few other products lined up for unveiling as well. A new seemingly official teaser points in the direction of multiple products being released on February 24.
The teaser is coming from Oppo’s official Weibo account and it suggests a pair of wireless buds, a new smartwatch, and a tablet will be birthed. Indeed, there has been speculation since November 2021 about a possible Oppo tablet and the teaser could be the clearest indication yet of the impending launch of the product.
The buds are probably the Enco X2 TWS that surfaced via a leak in January, while not much is known about the watch hitherto. It could however possibly be a successor to the Oppo Watch 2 which was launched in 2021.
While February 24 is barely a week away, we expect to see more details about the three products in the coming days. For now, the Oppo Find X5 series is the main product but the scenario remains fluid as it could be upended by one of these other products – at least in terms of hype.
Apple‘s upcoming iPhone 14 series will likely launch in about 7 months, however, the device has already been subject to multiple rumors regarding its design, screen, and cameras. And now, a fresh new leak has arrived hinting at its RAM capacity.
According to a recent MacRumors report, a Korean blogger “yeux1122” has stated that the iPhone 14 will contain 8GB RAM. The tipster has made this claim citing the domestic supply chain. He adds the iPhone 14 Pro’s memory components have now been confirmed and the schedule for mass production appears to be accelerating.
Recently, supply chain analyst Jeff Pu of Haitong International Securities who previously claimed that the iPhone 14 Pro will come with 6GB RAM has also corroborated this new information. The analyst had previously reported that the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Max will come with 6GB memory and 120Hz LTPO display, similar to the iPhone 14 Pro. So it makes sense that Apple would give the Pro model extra ram to make the differentiation clear between the models.
So far, the rumors regarding the iPhone 14 Pro have stated state that the smartphone will feature a 48MP camera, which will be the highest pixel count sensor released featured on an iPhone yet. It is also rumored that the iPhone 14 series will be making a switch to eSIM only models, effectively eliminating another port from the smartphone and making it even more waterproof.
A potential design change coming to the iPhone 14 series can be the front camera notch which has till now been bulky due to it housing all the necessary hardware for Apple’s Face ID unlocking feature. The device is said to come with two smaller cutouts, one in a traditional punch-hole shape and the other in a pill shape.
The ongoing global pandemic has created a high demand for Android tablets as people are stuck, working and learning from home. Multiple brands have taken advantage of this growing demand by releasing new tablet devices. Vivo is also rumored to soon release the Vivo Pad and NEX branded tablet.
Representative Image
Now, in a new MySmartPrice report tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed that the upcoming Vivo pad and the Vivo NEX branded tablet will come with stylus support and the tablet will be initially launched in China.
The inclusion of stylus support to the tablet hints at the possibility that these devices might not just be aimed towards the general users as Vivo might be trying to cater to professionals like designers and content creators with their upcoming Vivo Pad and Vivo NEX branded tablet.
Vivo Pad specifications (rumored)
A recent leak has revealed that the Vivo Pad has an 11-inch display that can produce a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. In addition, it will offer a refresh rate of 120Hz.
The Snapdragon 870 chipset is present under the hood of the Vivo Pad. It will be backed by an 8,040mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging.
The leak claims that the Vivo Pad’s rear shell will have a dual-camera setup featuring a 13-megapixel main camera and 8-megapixel lens. The front side of the device will be flanked by an 8-megapixel camera. The tablet will lack a fingerprint scanner, which indicates that the company may offer a face unlock security feature on it.
Past reports have claimed that the tablet will be equipped with a punch-hole display with slim bezels. Last month, a Vivo tablet with model number PA2170 was spotted at the 3C certification site with a 44W charger. It appears that the same device will hit the Chinese markets soon with the Vivo Pad moniker. As far as the pricing is concerned, the tipster has speculated that it may cost around 1,599 Yuan (~$252).
Although we saw several improvements to foldable smartphones since their origin, the market still feels juvenile. As enticing as it seems, the foldable phone market isn’t everyone’s bet, at least as of yet. Since the market currently only caters to the premium segment. Despite this, as per a report, over 7.1 million foldable devices were shipped in 2021. Isn’t that an impressive figure? Well, this figure is expected to increase by 2025(as per IDC).
According to Internation Data Corporation(IDC), the foldable smartphone market has seen significant growth. In 2020, a total of 1.9 million foldable phones were shipped. This number increased, rather more than tripled in 2021. As for the 2021 stats, the foldable market shipment grew by 264.3% making it a total of 7.1 million shipped devices.
These figures are expected to increase even further as the foldable technology advances and caters even the lower-range segment. IDC says that the foldable phones market will see a compound annual growth rate(CAGR) of 69.9% by 2025.
Samsung plays a major role in the growth of the foldable market as it has two different foldable offerings targeted towards two different markets. Currently, the company has its Galaxy Z Flip3 that offers a compact design while having foldable technology. On the other hand, the Z Fold3 eliminates the need for having a tablet by bringing a large form factor in a foldable phone.
Not just the looks, both devices come powered by the powerful Snapdragon 888 chipset. Both offer good cameras and start at a $999 price tag.
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