Tesla changes ad in South Korea following antitrust probe over its EV’s batteries

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Feb 18, 2022

ZTE is gearing up to launch the Nubia Z40 Pro in its home market of China. The smartphone is set to launch on 25th February 2022, and now, it has just been spotted on China’s 3C certification.

The handset was found on the 3C certification database by MySmartPrice. It carried the model number NX701J, with the certification revealing that the Chinese brand will not be shipping the device with a charging brick in the box. This practice is similar to brands like Samsung and Apple that also do not offer chargers in the box. Although, its unknown if the company is also touting environmentally friendly reasons for this change like the aforementioned companies.

Talking about the upcoming flagship device, the Nubia Z40 Pro will arrive in two color options, namely Silver and Gray. Furthermore, it will pack the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and Adreno 730 GPU along with 16GB of RAM. The device will be powered by a 4,200mAh battery pack that supports up to 120W fast charging. But users will likely have to buy a supported charger to avail this benefit. The smartphone will boot Android 12 OS out of the box and house a triple camera setup on the rear.

While the exact sensors are unknown, the primary shooter is expected to have an f/1.6 aperture as well as support for OIS (Optical Image Stabilization). On the front, the device will have a center aligned punch hole selfie camera. This is all the information we have as of right now, so stay tuned for more since we will be covering the launch event later this month.

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OPPO Enco X2 launch date and real-life image officially revealed

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Feb 18, 2022

OPPO will hold a global launch event on February 24 where a number of products like the flagship Find X5 Pro phone along with some smartwatches, headphones, and tablets will be announced. Among them will also be the OPPO Enco X2 TWS earbuds, which the company teased today.

The OPPO Enco X2 has been positioned as flagship true wireless earbuds. It has been designed in collaboration with Danish loudspeaker maker Dynaudio and features an in-ear design. The teaser poster from today shows that the earbuds adopt a second-gen coaxial dual-unit sound structure, and supports LHDC 4.0 ultra-clear sound and ultra-wideband deep noise cancellation.

Pete Lau, OPPO’s chief product officer and founder of OnePlus, also promoted the Enco X2 with a post on Weibo that also contained its real-life image. He says that after trying the earbuds out, he ditched all his other audio wearables because they bring along a “breakthrough improvement.”

The attached image shows a design that isn’t too different from the last-gen Enco X2. It appears that OPPO has focused more on the internals this time.

The OPPO Enco X was released back in October 2020 for 999 Yuan (~$158) in China and it’s likely that the Enco X2 will be launched at the same price tag as well.

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AliExpress & WeChat added in the “Notorious Markets list” by the USTR

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Feb 18, 2022

The USTR (United State Trade Representative) has just added a number of companies in its “Notorious Markets list” recently. The latest additions in the list includes a number of Chinese tech firms, like AliExpress and WeChat.

Looking at the official list, the USTR has added a number of business that it considers being involved in trading counterfeit goods and promoting piracy. The official data lists 42 online sites and around 35 physical stores, which includes e-commerce based platforms as well. The trade agency believes that these businesses “engage in or facilitate substantial trademark counterfeiting or copyright privacy.”

Notable brands in this list include AliExpress, which is owned by the Alibaba group, along with the Tencent operated WeChat. The USTR stated that the AliExpress platform offered a number of anti-counterfeiting tools and systems, however, despite its efforts there were a significant rise in counterfeit goods being offered for sale on AliExpress. Similarly, it also flagged WeChat’s e-commerce ecosystem for facilitating the “distribution and sale of counterfeit products.”

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said in a statement that “The global trade in counterfeit and pirated goods undermines critical US innovation and creativity and harms American workers.” On the other hand, Tencent said that “We strongly disagree with the decision made by the United States Trade Representative and are committed to working collaboratively to resolve this matter.” It also added that it has invested significant resources into protecting intellectual property rights as well. Notably, the news arrives amid the ongoing frictions between the US and China. So it remains to be seen how the situation impacts the two major China based online markets.

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Skullcandy partners with Budweiser to deliver four eye-catching headphones

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Feb 18, 2022

Skullcandy’s latest headphones reflect a combination of class, beauty, and functionality that captures the youthful spirit. The workout buds and wireless headphones are the culmination of the collaboration between Skullcandy and Budweiser with a target at the youths.

This limited-edition collection is a standalone project by Skullcandy and Budweiser and includes the Skullcandy Crusher Evo, the Skullcandy Indy Evo, the Sesh Evo, and cheap-and-cheerful Skullcandy Dime, redesigned with a refreshing aesthetic appeal reflecting the unique partnership between the two companies.

The Crusher Evo True Wireless Headphones offer up to 40 hours of playback and rapid charging is available. The Crusher Evo has adjustable sensory bass and can also personalize the audio to your hearing using the Skullcandy app. The Tile tracking function helps users to find the device when misplaced.

The Indy Evo True Wireless Earbuds is IP55-rated for sweat, water, and dust resistance. It has a total battery life of 30 hours and has a built-in Tile. Its customizable EQ modes via the Skullcandy App offer a decent audio output. The Indy Evo can also be controlled via touch gestures.

The Sesh Evo True Wireless Earbuds is very similar in specs to the Indy Evo but it has a smaller size. It is IP55-rated and offers up to 24 hours of activity on a single charge plus the charging case.

The Dime True Wireless Earbuds are cheap, compact, and come with up to 12 hours of battery life. The Dime has a noise-isolating fit, it is IPX4-rated and has a micro-USB charging case with a snap lid and integrated lanyard.

Each of the models features an eye-popping black and red colorway with the signature Skullcandy Skull adorned with the Budweiser crown. The Skullcandy x Budweiser limited-edition audio accessories have global availability. The products are exclusively available on Skullcandy’s website.

Lenovo Legion Y90 teased again, features RAID 0 storage for 50% faster memory speeds

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Feb 18, 2022

Over the last couple of weeks, Lenovo had teased the arrival of its highly anticipated Legion Y90 gaming smartphone. Recently, we got the official launch date for the device, and now, we have some additional information regarding its specifications.

For those unaware, the Chinese brand is gearing up to launch the Legion Y90 for a while now. It was initially believed that the company would launch this gaming smartphone last month in January, but just recently, Lenovo announced the February 28 release date for the Legion Y90 and Y700 tablet; and in the latest teaser, the company shared a new video in which it showcased some of its key specifications, which revealed that it even features SSD (Solid State Drive) storage as well.

The video showcases the design of the smartphone and also highlights the internal specs. This includes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. However, the UFS 3.1 storage wasn’t alone, as we can also observe an SSD storage as well. The video was shared on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website) with a caption that said that the device features “UFS+SSD” in a RAID 0 storage. Through this, the Y90 will see a boost of 50 percent in terms of memory write speeds.

Talking about the device’s other features, it will sport a 6.92 inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 2460 x 1080 pixels resolution. Since it is a gaming handset, the display will offer 144Hz refresh rate and a 720Hz touch sampling rate. It has a unique design with the iconic RGB “Y” branding on the rear, which is also where the middle camera module and fan is housed for cooling. So stick around, as we will be covering the launch event later this month.

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

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Feb 18, 2022

Samsung just announced that pre-booking for the Galaxy S22 series will start on February 23 in India. And along with that, the company has also revealed multiple exciting offers for pre-booking customers.

A pre-booking for the Galaxy S22 Ultra will land you the Galaxy Watch4 for just Rs 2,999, which is a massive discount compared to the smartwatch’s original price of Rs 26,999. The Galaxy Watch4 comes with powerful health and wellness tracking features that allow users to keep track of sleep patterns, body composition, SpO2 levels, and much more.

Customers pre-booking the Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22, on the other hand, will be able to avail Galaxy Buds2 worth Rs 11,999 for just Rs 999. The Galaxy Buds2 are Samsung’s lightest-ever earbuds and are built for an immersive audio experience. They come with ANC support and promise up to 20 hours of battery life.

Existing Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series owners will get an upgrade bonus of Rs 8,000 while other device holders will get an upgrade bonus of Rs 5,000. A purchase via Samsung Finance+ will fetch you a cashback of INR 5000.

If interested, Indian consumers can pre-book the Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S22+, or Galaxy S22 through Amazon.in, Samsung online store, Samsung Exclusive stores, or select retail outlets. Pre-booking starts from February 23 and will last until March 10. Sales will commence on March 11.

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Urtopia Carbon Electric Bike is a super-smart two-wheeler that weighs only 14kg

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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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