Redmi K50 series rumor Roundup: Specs, Price, Colors & More – What to Expect!

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Feb 14, 2022

Redmi has scheduled to launch the Redmi K50 series on February 16(6 PM CST/3:30 PM IST) in China. Before it debuts, the phones in the series were spotted on several certification sites. The phones were also seen in teasers giving us some major details.

Today, we’re rounding up all the details learned so far about the Redmi K50 series.

Redmi K50 Series Rumor Roundup: What to Expect?

This time around, Redmi will be launching over four models in the series — Redmi K50(22021211RC), Redmi K50 Pro(22041211AC), Redmi K50 Pro+(22011211C), and Redmi K50 Gaming Edition(21121210C). The Gaming Edition will also have a Mercedes branded model called the Redmi K50 Gaming Mercedes AMG Petronas Edition.

Rumors suggest that not all may arrive at the February 16 event, the show stopper for the aforementioned date will be the K50 Gaming Edition. The other K50 phone launches are contingent.

Display and Design

The Redmi K50 series will bring a new design to the table. Leaks reveal that the show stopper, K50 Gaming Edition will have a different back design sporting all the camera sensors vertically, one after another. On the other hand, the other K50 models will have a triangular rear camera island, with the primary sensor on the top and two other lenses placed horizontally below the main lens.

The K50 Gaming Edition is expected to come with a 6.67-inch OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The other K50 models will also have an OLED display and 120Hz refresh rate, however, the display sizes are unknown, at the moment.

Cameras

The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition will have a triple rear camera system with a 64MP Sony IMX686 primary lens, a 13MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP tertiary lens. Upfront, it will have a 20MP selfie snapper.

The K50 and K50 Pro will again have a triple camera system at the rear. But the primary lens on the K50 Pro will be a 108MP shooter. It could be the Sony IMX766 sensor. We can also expect the Pro+ model to have the same primary sensor.

Hardware and Software

The Gaming Edition will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The K50 Pro+ will have the Dimensity 9000 chipset, while the K50 Pro is expected to come powered by the Dimensity 8000 SoC. Lastly, the vanilla K50 will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset.

As for the battery, the K50 Gaming will pack a 4,700mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. The battery capacities for the other k50 models are unknown but we do know the fast charging details.

Just like the Gaming edition, the K50 Pro+ will also have a 120W fast charging technology. On the other hand, the K50 and K50 Pro will support 67W fast charging Support.

This time around, the entire K50 lineup appears to have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The K50 Gaming Edition will get pop-up mechanical trigger buttons and JBL powered dual speakers. The series will run on Android 12 OS and have MIUI 13 on top of it.

Pricing, Color variants, and Availability

These are the rumored prices of the phones in the K50 series.

Redmi K50 Gaming Edition – CNY 3,499(~$553)

Redmi K50 Pro+ – CNY 3,299(~$512)

Redmi K50 Pro – CNY 2,699(~$426)

Redmi K50 – CNY 1,999(~$315)

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As for the colors, the Gaming Edition is expected to arrive in Cyan and Grey color options. The K50 Pro recently appeared in a case leak that showcased two solid colors of the case. We aren’t sure about the phone’s actual colors, as of yet.

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Vivo planning to release NEX branded flip/fold devices in the future, reveals trademark

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Feb 14, 2022

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has been putting out innovative flagship tier devices in its NEX lineup, like the Vivo Nex 3 and the rumored NEX 5. However, it looks like the NEX lineup is about to take the innovation factor to the next level in the future based on recently revealed trademark filings.

Noted tipster Mukul Sharma Revealed on Twitter that Vivo has acquired multiple trademarks for their NEX lineup including — NEX Flex, NEX Flip, NEX Pocket, NEX Ultimate, NEX Ultra, NEX Max, and NEX Pro+.

vivo has big plans for its NEX lineup of smartphones.
Some of the names the brand has trademarked already:
NEX Flex
NEX Flip
NEX Pocket
NEX Ultimate
NEX Ultra
NEX Max
NEX Pro+#vivo #vivoNEX

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) February 14, 2022

Trademarks like the NEX Ultimate, NEX Ultra, NEX Max, and NEX Pro+ are likely secured to be offered as monikers for the higher their versions of the NEX smartphones, however, the most eye-catching trademarks in the list are the NEX Flip, the NEX Flex and the NEX Pocket.

The NEX Flex might be the name for the upcoming NEX Fold which is rumored to be in development and is said to debut later this year. While the NEX Flip and the NEX Pocket can be the name of a flip smartphone that the brand might be working on behind closed doors.

Back in July 2021, Vivo applied for some similar trademarks including the “NEX Fold”, “Nex Slide”, and “NEX Roll.” Combined with the latest listing, we are sure to see some crazy innovative designs from the Chinese manufacturer if they decide to release the corresponding smartphones in the current market. But for now, the most certain upcoming device in the NEX lineup appears to be the Vivo Nex 5.

Vivo NEX 5 specifications (rumored)

The Vivo NEX 5 is likely to feature a curved-edge Samsung E5 AMOLED LPTO 2.0 display that offers a Quad HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is likely to come with an IP68 rated chassis.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset will be present under the hood of the NEX 5. The flagship phone may come with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB / 512 GB of storage. The device may pack a 5,000mAh battery that supports 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

The NEX 5 may feature a 32-megapixel Samsung GD2 front-facing camera. Its rear camera setup may include a 50-megapixel Samsung GN1 8-bit lens with f/1.3 aperture and OIS support, a 48-megapixel Sony IMX598 ultrawide lens with an f/2.0 aperture and OIS support, a 12-megapixel Sony IMX663 portrait lens with an f/2.93 aperture and OIS support, and an 8-megapixel OmniVision OVD8A10 telephoto lens with OIS support. The latter may offer 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom, and 60x digital zoom.

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Sony’s flagship SRS-RA5000 Bluetooth speaker looks like a 3-head shaver

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 14, 2022

Sony has launched two new speakers in China including the flagship SRS-RA5000 high-resolution Bluetooth speaker which adopts a unique design. One unique thing about the Sony SRS-RA5000’s design is that it looks like a 3-blade electric shaver. The speaker is priced at 4499 yuan (~$707).

Sony describes the SRS-RA5000 to have gotten its design inspiration from the design of the home theater system in terms of the arrangement of the speakers. The wireless speaker crams a total of 7 speakers inside. Apart from having multiple speakers, the speakers are arranged in such a way as to provide a 6.1-channel surround sound effect.

Further, it is equipped with an advanced version of S-Master HX digital amplifier technology, which supports higher sampling rate music as well as a DSEE HX digital sound enhancement engine to boost non-Hi-Res sound source to a level close to Hi-Res.

In addition, the SRS-RA5000 also uses high-performance neodymium magnets and mica fiber diaphragm materials, resulting in lower sound distortion.

The speaker adopts a gold and black color mix and supports a 3.5mm wired connection, Bluetooth connection, and QPlay for music playback in Wi-Fi mode. At the same time, the SRS-RA5000 also supports NFC quick connection.

The company also unveiled the less powerful but equally high-quality SRS-RA3000 Bluetooth speaker that is expected to retail for 2,499 yuan (~$393).

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Blackview A95 smartphone is launching with early bird offers and discounts

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Feb 14, 2022

Blackview A95 the brand new A-series flagship smartphone from Blackview will officially debut on February 21, 2022. The smartphone comes with various discounts and early bird offers only on AliExpress. Under the various offers, you can get the smartphone for as low as $139.99. The deal starts on 21 February and ends on 23 February, PST.

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Blackview A95 comes with technological upgrades on design aesthetics, battery performance, low-light photography, and camera software algorithms thereby providing a whole new user experience. The smartphone features a 6.5inch display with 720*1600p resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It runs on the MTK Helio P70 chipset and comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

Designed to strike the perfect weight-to-thickness balance, the smartphone is 8.55mm thin and weighs just 195g. Using the latest finishing processes and technologies like the ICM process, vacuum electroplated process, 8-layer vacuum nano-optical coating, and 3D laser technology, Blackview A95 comes with a glittering and translucent back panel and a flattened frame. And to accentuate the beauty of the back panel, Blackview is releasing A95 in three gorgeous colors viz: Summer Ocean Blue, Aurora Night Black, and Fantasy Galaxy Rainbow

Blackview A95 features a 20MP Sony® IMX376 sensor that gives you great shots even in low and dim lighting and thanks to its 4-in-1 pixel binning technology and re-mosaic algorithms, the images are super bright at night as well as ultra-clear by day. Combining the camera software algorithms, including the Super Night Mode 2.0, HDR 2.0, Portrait Mode, and PortraitColor Mode you get pro-level images and videos. For your selfies, you have an 8MP sensor in the front.

Blackview A95 runs on the Android 11 based Doke OS 2.1 and is fueled by a 4380mAh battery, that gives you up to 7 hours of HD movie streaming and 25 hours of music playback. The smartphone also supports 18W fast charging that can charge your phone from 0 to 60% in approximately 41 minutes.

Blackview A95 smartphone will be available with some early bird offers and discounts from February 21st to 23rd PT. Under the various offers, you can get the smartphone for as low as $139.99 with a $10 coupon. It also provides specific promo codes, and maybe people close the deal even lower than $139.99. For more information on the discount coupons and offers click here.

Please note that the above price is region-specific and the final price may vary according to your shipping region, warehouse, and regional taxes.

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Xiaomi Watch S1 listed on Amazon.de for €195 ahead of Europe launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 14, 2022

During the Xiaomi 12 series launch in December last year, Xiaomi also unveiled the Watch S1, a smartwatch with a stylish design. The company may soon release the smartwatch for the global market as the watch has now been listed on Amazon Germany.

The smartwatch was initially listed for €195.08 but the price has been removed from the product page. However, we can guess that the watch will retail for under €200 in Europe. For reference, the watch carries a price tag of RMB 1,099 (~$173) in China.

The Xiaomi Watch S1 features an elegant and stylish design that still retains the minimalist design philosophy of the company. The watch has a 1.43-inch AMOLED touchscreen display with 326PPI surrounded by a refined stainless steel frame. The display is covered by a layer of sapphire glass. Users also get the option of choosing from a comfortable leather wristband and a fluorine rubber strap.

The AMOLED display provides a crystal-clear viewing of the screen even under sunlight. This will make it easy for users to check messages, incoming calls, notifications, calls, and use apps while on the go. The provides comprehensive health insights while supporting up to 117 fitness modes and 5ATM water resistance.

In terms of the features, the Watch S1 brings up to 117 sports modes, supports sleep tracking, heart rate, and blood oxygen monitoring. It also comes with NFC for contactless payment and supports Bluetooth calls, and dual-frequency GNSS positioning.

The timepiece crams a 470mAh battery with a battery life of up to 12 days on a single charge. The watch also offers up to 24 days of standby time. It uses magnetic charging.

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POCO M4 Pro 5G roundup: Specs, price, availability – what to expect

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 14, 2022

The POCO M4 Pro 5G launched in multiple markets back in November 2021, and it is finally coming to India tomorrow (February 15). As the device is already available in other markets, we know quite a lot about its specs and what to expect from the upcoming launch.

Design & Display

The POCO M4 Pro has most of its features in common with the Redmi Note 11 which is known as the Redmi Note 11T in India. The device offers a similar design although with some minor tweaks. The back panel houses a rectangular-shaped camera module in the top left corner, however, the camera module has been extended to cover the entire width of the phone for a more stylized appearance. The extension features a large POCO branding.

The M4 Pro 5G’s top edge has a microphone, an IR blaster, and a speaker. Its bottom edge has another mic, a USB-C port, and a second speaker unit. As far as the front side is concerned, its display has a centrally placed punch-hole atop and is supported by a slightly thick chin at the bottom.

The device will likely measure 163.6 x 75.8 x 8.8 mm and weigh around 195 grams. The M4 Pro 5G is said to sport a 6.6-inch FHD+ display with a 240Hz touch sampling rate and a 90Hz refresh rate.

Cameras

For photography, the M4 Pro 5G will likely come with a 50-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1 sensor coupled with an f/1.8 lens and with PDAF support. The second camera on the rear is said to be an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera housing a Sony IMX355 sensor behind the f/2.2 lens offering a 119-degree field of view.

For selfies, a 16-megapixel OmniVision OV16A1 sensor will be provided with an f/2.5 aperture lens.

Performance

Improving upon its predecessor, The M4 Pro 5G will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 810 octa-core SoC under the hood. The chipset offers the Mali-G57 GPU and is built on the relatively new 6nm process. The POCO M4 Pro 5G is tipped to be offered in three RAM variants in India — 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB. It will have either 64GB or 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage options.

The phone packs a large 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. Like the global variant, the smartphone is expected to boot the MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 out of the box. It will feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and will also offer a 3.5mm audio jack.

Pricing and Availability

So far, there has been no word about the pricing of the POCO M4 Pro 5G, however, the handset is expected to be priced close to the Redmi Note 11T 5G which starts at around Rs. 17,000 for the 6GB + 64 GB model. The phone will be offered in colors like Power Black, Poco Yellow, and Cool Blue. The launch event is scheduled for 12 PM IST on February 15th, 2020, so stay tuned as we will be covering the release of the POCO M4 Pro 5G.

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Vivo V23e to launch in India on February 21: Tipster

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Feb 14, 2022

Just last month, Vivo had launched the V23 and V23 Pro in India. However, rumors has surfaced regarding a third model in the new series. Now, a new leak has revealed the launch date for this third model, which is the V23e.

The news arrives from known tipster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) on Twitter. In the tweet, he said that “I can now confirm that the vivo V23e, the third device in the vivo V23 lineup of smartphones, will launch in India on February 21.” Notably, this is in line with our previous report that had also hinted at a February 2022 launch. For those unaware, the V23e had first debuted in Thailand as a budget 5G handset back in November 2021.

Talking about the smartphone, the V23e sports a 6.44 inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 2400 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, it houses a MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM. For storage, it packs 128GB of internal storage along with memory expansion support up to 1TB through a microSD card slot. On the front, the smartphone also features an in display fingerprint scanner as well as a 44 megapixel selfie camera on a waterdrop notch.

Meanwhile, the rear features a triple camera setup, which includes a 50 megapixel primary sensor, 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and another 2 megapixel camera. Other features include, Dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.1, USB Type-C port, and GPS. The device runs Android 11 and is powered by a 4,050mAh battery pack that supports 44W fast charging. Unfortunately, it is still unclear if the device will actually launch on 21st February 2022. But with the date being just a week away, we can expect an official announcement to surface soon.

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Nvidia may launch RTX 3050 GPU in a new desktop variant soon: Report

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Sean

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Feb 14, 2022

While the GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card is the latest entry level GPU from Nvidia, it might not be the lowest model in the RTX 3000 series as new report has hinted at the launch of a new cut down model.

According to an Igor’s Lab report, multiple sources have claimed that Team Green is working on a new cut down version of the GeForce RTX 3050 for desktops. This won’t be a surprise considering the company does launch multiple variants of its own GPUs. So, the base RTX 3050 will likely exist alongside the upcoming cut down version that will likely be positioned below it. In other words, it will be more affordable as well.

Notably, the primary difference between the two versions is that the new variant will feature a GA107 chip. This chipset is the same as the one found in the mobile version of the RTX 3050 GPU for laptops. Furthermore, the new RTX 3050 graphics card will draw around 115W of power, which is 15W lower than the current base model. Apart from these differences, it would likely feature mostly similar specs. However, there might be one major difference, which is VRAM.

Previous reports had hinted at RTX 3050 launching in 4GB and 8GB models. The former is available on laptops, while the latter is available in the current desktop RTX 3050. So, this new cut down version from Nvidia might feature the lowered VRAM as well. Other rumored features include 2,304 CUDA cores, 72 Stream Multiprocessors, and a 128 bit memory bus. Keep in mind, that this is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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More OPPO Enco X2 renders leaked ahead of launch

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 14, 2022

The OPPO Enco X2 is all set to be launched quite soon now, and is actually OPPO’s flagship audio wearable, succeeding the Enco X from 2020. While the earbuds’ complete design had already been exposed thanks to a leak from last month, some newer renders now provide a more detailed look.

Prominent leakster Evan Blass tweeted a high-quality image showing off the OPPO Enco X2 in black and white color options. The overall design isn’t all that different from the original Enco X earbuds but improvements in other departments are expected.

The earbuds sport an in-ear design, with rubberized ear tips, and the case retains the same cobblestone-inspired shape that looks very pocketable.

The above leak is joined by another from Digital Chat Station on Weibo that also talks about some of the features to expect. The post shows the app interface users would see upon connecting the earbuds to an OPPO device too.

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The tipster hints that vocals have been enhanced this year on the transparent mode and that the new Dynaudio tuning and noise reduction are “good.” Also revealed was that the Enco X2 earbuds support Hi-Res audio mode and have obtained LHDC certification.

As for the release date, it has been quite some time since the previous-gen Enco X earbuds made their debut back in October 2020, so the Enco X2 may be launched anytime now. A February launch date in China is most expected and a global release should follow afterward.

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TCL 30 SE launched with HD display, 50MP triple cameras, 5,000mAh battery

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 14, 2022

TCL has launched yet another mid-range phone called the TCL 30 SE. The front side of the device features a waterdrop notch display and a 50-megapixel triple camera unit on the back. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the TCL 30 SE.

TCL 30 SE specifications and features

The TCL 30 SE has a 6.52-inch IPS LCD screen that produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel, and its rear camera setup comprises a 50-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro snapper, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens.

The TCL 30 SE is powered by the Helio G25 chipset with 3 GB / 4 GB of RAM. The device comes in 32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB of storage. For additional storage, it has a microSD card slot. The device boots to Android 12 OS and TCL UI.

The smartphone is packed with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W charging. It is equipped with other features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a rear-facing fingerprint scanner.

TCL 30 SE pricing and availability

The TCL 30 SE carries a starting price of around ~$213. It can be purchased in colors like Space Gray and Atlantic Blue. It will be available for purchase through global market e-commerce sites like AliExpress. It can be said based on recent reports that the company could be planning to launch other TCL 30 series of smartphones soon such as TCL 30, TCL 30+, and TCL 30E.

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Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones spotted on FCC, may sport new design, larger battery, & fast charging

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Sean

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Feb 14, 2022

Sony is gearing up to launch the next generation of its premium headphones. The company’s WH-1000XM5 has just been spotted on FCC certification database, which has revealed some interesting information about it.

For those unaware, the Sony WH-1000XM5 will be the successor to the WH-1000XM4, which was quite popular in the high end headphones market. And now, it seems like the Japanese tech giant is seeking to launch its successor soon. Notably, we had recently also reported on the brand working on a new premium Linkbuds WF-L900 earbuds as well. So it seems like the company is planning on releasing both in ear and over the ear design audio products soon.

Looking at the FCC certification (Via NotebookCheck), the listing reveals that the headphones in question carry the model number YY2954. Unfortunately, the certification does not reveal finer details regarding the upcoming flagship headphones, although, they do offer some interesting details. It appears that the headphones could be receiving a redesign, since Sony has also printed the FCC IC, model number, and IC number within the headband of the WH-1000XM5, which wasn’t the case with the WH-1000XM4 model.

The FCC database also revealed that the YY2954 also has a 3.8 V rated battery pack, up from the 3.7 V on the WH-1000XM4. It will even feature support for 5 V / 9 V charging, which hints at the headphones supporting fast charging as well. Apart from this, The Walkman Blog found that an import listing for the YY2954, which is being shipped into Hong Kong and India. Reportedly, the company has created prototypes that are available in black and silver. Unfortunately, that is all the information we have at the moment, so stay tuned for more updates.

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Lenovo Legion Y90 reaches 1.11 million points on Master Lu benchmarking app

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 14, 2022

The Lenovo Y90 gaming phone, which will likely be selling as part of the Lenovo Legion 3 series globally, has made an appearance on Master Lu Chinese benchmarking app with some pretty impressive scores.

The phone carrying the name “Lenovo L71061” is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and has achieved a running score of 1.11 million. The fluency running score is equally nifty, standing at 202.84 points.

The top-of-the-line chip from Snapdragon is supported by an insane 18GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.

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Not long ago, prominent leakster Evan Blass had posted a number of images of the device, revealing all of its color variants. Its rear has a pretty cool and unique design with a huge center-aligned module that appears to be built for the cameras, but also packs some elaborate RGB lights and even a twin cooling fan system.

The twin fan system is dubbed Frost Blade Cooling System and has a 300% higher cooling capacity than the previous generation.

Upfront, there will likely be a 6.9-inch Samsung E4 OLED screen with a resolution of 2460*1080, supporting a 144Hz refresh rate and a 720Hz touch sampling rate. The display is surrounded by bezels on top and the bottom, both of which house a front-firing, Dolby Atmos-certified, stereo speaker setup. There are no notches or punch-holes as the top bezel also holds the front camera.

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Xiaomi Youpin mini PC weighing just 250g announced

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 14, 2022

Xiaomi Youpin has launched a new PC weighing just 250g called the Ningmei Mini Computer ‘CR80’ which can be connected to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

The mini PC is being touted as a perfect replacement for traditional desktop computers for the non-gamers out there, and meets the functional requirements for less demanding work and entertainment.

The device measures less than 12 cm in length and width and less than 2.5 cm in thickness. Its weight is only slightly heavier than the average smartphone at just 250g, meaning it can easily be carried around in any backpack (via My Drivers).

Powering it is the N5105 quad-core, four-thread processor with a turbo frequency of up to 2.9GHz. The chip is complemented by a 4MB L3 cache and the machine only consumes 10W of power.

The Xiaomi Ningmei Mini Computer ‘CR80’ is also equipped with a high-speed M.2 SSD and DDR4 memory. The SSD can also be upgraded up to 512GB of total capacity. The PC can be connected to TVs, monitors, projectors, printers, scanners, etc., and can be used for a number of purposes.

For connectivity, you get the Intel AC7265 wireless network card, which supports 2.4G+5G dual-band Wi-Fi connection. There’s also a Bluetooth module using which you can connect various other devices too.

The Xiaomi Ningmei Mini PC ‘CR80’ sells in two variants:

6GB RAM + 128GB SSD for 1,099 Yuan (around $172)
8GB RAM + 256GB SSD for 1,299 Yuan (around $204)

Information for a global launch is unavailable at the moment.

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Samsung Galaxy A23 4G could be powered by Snapdragon 680, reveals Geekbench listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 14, 2022

Recent leaks have claimed that the Samsung Galaxy A23 will be made available in 4G and 5G markets like the predecessor Galaxy A22 from last year. A new Samsung phone with model number SM-A325F has been benchmarked on Geekbench (via). The listing has revealed that it could be powered by the Snapdragon 6-series chip.

The Galaxy A23 Geekbench listing states that it is powered by an octa-core processor by Qualcomm. The chipset includes four CPU cores working at 1.90GHz and the other four CPU cores ticking at 2. 4GHz.The chip is mentioned with its “holi” codename, which is associated with a couple of Qualcomm chips.

The source code of the Galaxy A23’s Geekbench listing that it has 4 GB of RAM. The Samsung phone can be seen running on the latest Android 12 OS. The handset secured a score of 384 in the single-core test and a score of 1612 in the multi-core test. All the details of the CPU that can be deduced from the listing suggest that it is powered by the Snapdragon 680 mobile platform.

Unfortunately, there is no information available on the specifications of the Galaxy A23 4G. Like the predecessor Galaxy A22, the A23 may ship with an OLED display and a big battery of around 5,000mAh capacity.

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G renders by OnLeaks / CollegeDunia

Recently, reliable tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer teamed up with publication CollegeDunia to share the CAD renders of the Galaxy A23 5G. The images revealed that the device will be coming with a teardrop notch display of around 6.6 inches, a 50-megapixel quad-camera unit, and a side-facing fingerprint sensor. The major specs of the device are under the wraps..

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OPPO Reno7 Z design revealed through leaked renders, may launch next month

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Sean

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Feb 14, 2022

OPPO had just recently launched the Reno7 5G series in India. But recently, we have reported on the company working on another phone within the same series, which is the Reno7 Z 5G. And now, the official design of this smartphone has been leaked.

The leaked renders arrives from @TheLeaks3 on Twitter. It showcases the design of the upcoming smartphone in all of its glory. Looking at the images, we can observe a relatively thin smartphone with a triple camera setup on the rear, consisting of two large sensors and a smaller one in between. Meanwhile, the front sports a punch hole selfie camera. Furthermore, the renders also reveal that the Reno7 Z 5G will launch in two color variants as well.

Interestingly, the Reno7 Z appears to be quite similar to the Chinese brand’s OPPO A96 5G that was launched last month. This model has a design that resembles the leaked renders but it only featured a dual camera setup on the rear, rather than three on the Reno7 Z. Although, the A96 5G features a LED ring lights that surrounds these two sensors. So, we might see it make an appearance on the Reno7 Z as well, considering the Reno7 Pro featured a similar feature as well.

Apart from sharing the official renders, the leakster did not reveal any other finder details regarding the smartphone. Although, our previous report has revealed that it carries the model number CPH2343 and will be powered by a Snapdragon SoC. This chipset could be the Snapdragon 480+ SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM and Android 11 OS. The smartphone will also feature TUV Rheinland certification and is powered by a large 4,500mAh battery pack that supports 33W fast charging. While the launch date is still unknown, another tipster @chunvn8888 claimed the smartphone will launch alongside the Reno7 in Vietnam in March 2022. So stick around for more updates.

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Huawei developing 3D camera tech for facial skin health analysis

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 14, 2022

Huawei is working on a 3D camera technology that should make it possible to analyze one’s face and skin structure, a new patent has revealed.

The patent was filed by the company with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in July 2021 and was released on 27 January 2022 (via LetsGoDigital). The 43-page documentation details a triple camera system capable of taking 3D facial images with the goal of performing accurate facial analysis.

huawei 3d camera facial skin — Image: Technizo Concept x LetsGoDigital

The cameras have been positioned accordingly, with the first and second cameras being perpendicular to each other. The third camera is placed in between the two and at the center of the camera module lies a large display.

However, Huawei may implement the camera technology in a way it sees fit since the patent is actually a “utility patent.” A couple of the different ways are as an optional accessory or even as a removable camera.

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During recording, on-screen instructions for capturing a complete 3D model of the face will be provided. It is likely that you’ll have to move your head around for the process. While the system is designed for human faces, it also recognizes animals like cats and dogs.

The output following the process will be some elaborate details about your pores, wrinkles, acne, blackheads, color spots, red region, dark eyes, or a combination of these. Tips and recommendations will be provided accordingly to help improve the condition of the skin.

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TECNO POVA 5G on sale in India: Price & Launch Offers

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 14, 2022

A few days back TECNO POVA 5G was announced in India. For the unaware, it is Tecno’s first 5G smartphone. Almost a week later, the handset is finally up for sale in the country. Let’s check out how much it costs in the region along with its launch offers.

TECNO POVA 5G India Price and Launch Offers

The TECNO POVA 5G is up for grabs in India at an introductory price tag of ₹19,999. The phone is sold exclusively on Amazon India in a single Aether Black color option. It is on sale since 12 PM today.

The brand says that the first 1,500 buyers of the smartphone will get a free power bank worth ₹1,999. The freebie for the eligible customers will be dispatched separately and they will be notified regarding the same when it happens.

Anyway, all buyers can avail a flat 10% discount on Federal Bank cards. This offer is valid on transactions through credit cards, debit cards, and debit card EMI.

TECNO POVA 5G Specifications

The handset sports a 6.9-inch 120Hz display (LCD) with a resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) and a centered punch hole. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset paired with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

It has a 50MP + 2MP + AI lens triple camera setup on the rear and a 16MP selfie camera. It offers a dedicated MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Unlike most 5G phones in the segment, it comes with 11 5G bands and WiFi 6. It runs HiOS 8 based on Android 11. Finally, the device is backed by a 6,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

Motorola Edge 30 Pro India price hinted in a leak

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 14, 2022

The Motorola Moto Edge X30 is the world’s first smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The handset made its debut in China in December. The device is expected to hit the international markets with a new name – Motorola Edge 30 Pro. The launch event is scheduled for February 24. Ahead of that, a leak hints at the price of the phone in India.

Snapdragon 8 Gen1 on Moto Edge X30 Performance featured — Motorola Moto Edge X30

An industry source of MySmartPrice has revealed the box price of the upcoming Motorola Edge 30 Pro in India. The smartphone’s retail box is said to carry a price tag of ₹55,999.

For those unaware, the retail boxes of handsets in India include the MRP (Maximum Retail Price) of the product and not the actual selling price. Usually, the selling price is way lower than the price mentioned on the box.

Hene, we can expect the phone to retail under ₹50,000 in India. Perhaps, it might cost ₹49,999 or even lower.

It’s predecessor Motorola Edge 20 Pro was released in the country at ₹36,999. Hence, there’s a chance that the device may cost around ₹40,000.

Anyway, as the global launch of Motorola Edge 30 Pro is still more than a week away, we expect to learn its exact pricing for multiple markets, including India in the coming days.

Until then, let us know how much it will cost in the comment section below. For context, the smartphone starts at ¥3,199 ($503) in China for the base 8GB + 128Gb memory configuration.

India to begin 5G spectrum auctions in May: Report

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Sean

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Feb 14, 2022

Despite various delays and issues, it seems like 5G auctions in India are set to kick off soon. The spectrum auctions leading to 5G’s commercial launch in India will reportedly begin in May 2022.

According to a new report, a senior official from the TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) has revealed that 5G spectrum auction is on its way and will begin sometime in May 2022. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnav had previously stated that the TRAI has confirmed that it would be submitting its recommendations for the 5G spectrum auction by March 2022. Furthermore, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is also working on accelerating the entire process to ensure that the auctions are held as soon as possible.

Telecom Secretary K Rajaraman added that following the submission from TRAI, it should take another month for the DoT to make a decision. He said that “TRAI has indicated that they will send it (recommendations) by March. Thereafter, it will take us a month to make a decision around it.” Previously, we had reported on the Indian government kicking off 5G auctions later this year, with a commercial roll out beginning sometime next year. In other words, the news is also in line with previous reports.

The government had taken around 60 to 120 days to start the bidding rounds in previous spectrum auctions after receiving recommendations from the TRAI. So we can also expect a similar timeline this time as well.

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Redmi K50 Gaming Edition’s 4,700mAh battery can be filled up in just 17 minutes

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Feb 14, 2022

The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition has been officially confirmed to be launched on February 16th in China, and ahead of the release, company officials have continued to tease the device. The latest teaser brags about the charging capabilities of the gaming phone.

Redmi GM Lu Weibing today through a post on Weibo revealed that the 4,700mAh battery on the Redmi K50 Gaming can be filled up in just 17 minutes. This has been said to be the “fastest charging Snapdragon 8 series mobile phone that has been listed.”

The charging system on the phone has been likened to mid-air refuels, allowing heavy gaming even when plugged in. The USB-C-end of the charging cable has been angled so as to not interfere when the device is being held horizontally. An elaborate cooling system complete with cooling fans also means that gaming while charging should not result in overheating.

Lu had earlier revealed that the Redmi K50 Gaming uses an MTW multi-pole battery, which has a lower internal resistance and lower heat generation. This has been paired with dual high-speed cells for higher charging efficiency.

Another recent official teaser had revealed the camera specs of the gaming phone. There’s a triple camera setup at the rear, with the primary being a 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor. On the front side, there will be a 20MP unit for selfies and video calling.

The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition will likely be selling with a different moniker globally. Take the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition that made its global debut as the POCO F3 GT, for example.

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