Realme GT 2 Pro flagship smartphone officially teased to soon launch in India

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Feb 11, 2022

Realme GT 2 Pro, the first-ever flagship smartphone from Realme was launched in its home market China last month and the company had confirmed that the device will eventually be available in international markets.

Now, the device is confirmed to soon get launched in the Indian market. This was confirmed by Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India, VP of Realme, and President of Realme International Business Group.

While the phone’s arrival in India has been teased, there’s no information available about the actual launch date. But given that the company has now started teasing it, the launch should happen in the coming days.

Earlier, through the Ask Madhav Q&A session, Madhav Sheth had confirmed that the Realme GT 2 series and new Realme Narzo smartphones will soon debut in India. Rumors indicate that the company could bring out Realme Narzo 50 or Narzo 50A Prime.

Coming to the Realme GT 2 Pro, the smartphone features a 6.7-inch LPTO AMOLED screen with a 2K resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels. It offers a flexible panel with support for a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1400 nits peak brightness.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It adopts the diamond ice core cooling system Plus which is said to increase the heat dissipation area by 205%.

As for the camera, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 3-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, it comes with a 32-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone runs the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with Realme UI on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging which is promised to fully charge the device within 33 minutes.

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Realme Pad Mini bags multiple certifications, likely to launch soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 11, 2022

Realme entered the tablet market last year with the announcement of the Realme Pad that features a 10.1-display. A new Realme device with model number RMP2105 has received certification from the NBTC authority in Thailand and BIS in India. The NBTC listing reveals that the RMP2105 device will be hitting the market with the Realme Pad Mini moniker.

The NBTC and BIS certifications of the Realme Pad Mini has no information on its specs. This tablet has also been spotted at the EEC certification. It has been found that the model number RMP2016 is also associated with the Realme Pad Mini. The device has been spotted at other places such as Camera FV-5 and Geekbench benchmarking site through which some of its details were revealed.

The Geekbench listing of the Realme Pad Mini revealed that it will be featuring a Unisoc processor that includes six CPU cores clocking at 1.82 GHz and remaining two CPU cores ticking at 1.95GHz. The SoC is coupled with Mali-G57 GPU. The Unisoc T616 chipset powered Realme C35 was spotted at Geekbench with the same CPU and GPU last month. Hence, it is likely that the Realme Pad Mini could be powered by the Unisoc T616. Readers are advised to wait for further reports to confirm the tablet’s processor.

The Realme Pad Mini’s Geekbench listing further shows that it is equipped with 3 GB of RAM, and it runs on Android 11. It scored 363 points in the single-core test of Geekbench 5 and 1330 points in the multi-core test.

The Camera FV-5 listing shows that the Realme Pad Mini may feature an 8-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture. The device could be equipped with a front camera of 5-megapixel with an f/1.8 aperture. The other details of the tablet are under the wraps. It is likely that it may debut in multiple markets in the coming weeks.

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Micromax In 2 leak reveals 90Hz display, Helio G88, 48MP triple cameras, and more

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 11, 2022

Micromax has recently launched the Micromax In Note 2 in India. The budget-friendly phone is being priced for its specifications and design. Now, the company is reportedly working on the launch of its next In-series phone called the Micromax In 2. A Twitter user (via) has tipped the major specs of the smartphone along with its expected pricing.

Micromax In 2 specifications (rumored)

The new leak states that the Micromax In 2 will be featuring a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it may feature a front camera of 8-megapixel and its rear camera setup may house a 48-megapixel primary camera along with a pair of 2-megapixel auxiliary cameras.

The Helio G88 that powers the likes of the Redmi 10 Prime (Redmi 10), Infinix Hot 11S, and Infinix Note 11 will be present under the hood of the Micromax In 2. The leak has no information on the RAM and storage capacities of the smartphone.

The device is expected to come preinstalled with Android 11 OS. It may pack a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging. The budget-friendly phone will come equipped with a polycarbonate body. It is likely to start at Rs 10,000 (~$133) or Rs 11,000 (~$146).

Micromax is yet to tease the arrival of the Micromax In 2. Probably, it will take a couple of more days to confirm its arrival as it has not even been a month since the In Note 2 was announced in India. Priced at Rs 13,490 (~$179), the handset offers specs like a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, a 16-megapixel front camera, a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera unit, Helio G95 chipset, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging.

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iQOO 9, 9 Pro, 9 SE price in India tipped before rumored launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 11, 2022

iQOO is expected to take off covers from the iQOO 9 series of flagship phones on Feb. 23 in India. The company is expected to confirm the launch date in the next few days. PassionateGeekz recently tipped vital information on the configurations and color options of the iQOO 9 lineup. Now, it has leaked the pricing of the iQOO 9 5G, iQOO 9 Pro 5G, and iQOO 9 SE 5G.

Fresh information reveals that the iQOO 9 SE 5G will be priced between Rs 35,000 (~$465) and Rs 40,000 (~$531) in India. Even popular YouTuber Technical Guruji had claimed that this device will start at Rs 35,000 (~$465). The iQOO 9 SE is expected to arrive as an affordable flagship, which will allow it to rival the likes of OnePlus 9RT, Xiaomi 11T Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G.

The iQOO 9 SE appears that it will be a rebadged version of the Snapdragon 888 powered iQOO Neo 5s, which was announced in December last year in China. It may come 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants and colors like Space Fusion and Sunset Sierra.

Coming to the Snapdragon 888 Plus powered iQOO 9 5G, the new leak claims that it will be priced between Rs 43,000 (~$571) and Rs 47,000 (~$624). It may come in some variants as the iQOO 9 SE and colors like Legend and Alpha. This device is said to be rebranded edition of China’s iQOO 8 5G from 2021.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered iQOO 9 Pro 5G is said to be a tweaked version of the same-named device that was unveiled in January in China. It is speculated to cost between Rs 55,000 (~$730) and Rs 58,000 (~$770). It may come in 8 GB RAM + 256 GB and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants and Legend and Dark Cruise colors.

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Google launches Android 13 Developer Preview 1 with improved interface and privacy

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Jeet

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Feb 11, 2022

It’s been a few months since Google released the Android 12 operating system and even though there are plenty of devices waiting to get updated to the newer version of Android, the company is working on its successor.

The first developer preview of Android 13 is now available to download for the users of the Pixel 4, 5, and 6 series. The new version comes with an improved user interface and new privacy-related features.

As the newly released version is a developer preview, it is meant for testing purposes and is not suitable to be used on a daily driver. The majority of the features revealed in this version appear to be focused on the developers.

There are new tools for the developers to better integrate apps with the Material You theme. The themed app icon can also inherit a part of the color palette, matching the rest of the interface on the device. The feature is coming first to Pixel devices but Google says it’s working with other manufacturers to release it more widely.

The company is also tweaking how Android handles security and permission. A new photo picker will let users share photos and videos with an individual app without the app needing permission for all photos. This feature won’t be limited to Android 13 and will make its way to devices running Android 11 and above.

In Android 13, Google is adding a new “NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES” permission which will give apps a list of nearby devices without the need for location permission. The language preference can also be set on a per-app basis.

Google has said that it plans to release Android 13’s developer previews for a couple of months and then transition to beta release sometime around April. This means that the official stable version could get released around June or July.

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Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Gaming Performance Test: Xiaomi 12 Pro vs OnePlus 10 Pro vs Realme GT 2 Pro vs iQOO 9 Pro vs Moto Edge X30

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Feb 11, 2022

Ever since the launch of the new flagship smartphones rocking the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, we have been testing them against one another to bring you more clarity on their performance in various scenarios.

And today, the Gizmochina team brings you the Gaming performance of Xiaomi 12 Pro, the OnePlus 10 Pro, the Realme GT 2 Pro, the iQOO 9 Pro, and the Moto Edge X30, to answer the frequently asked question of which amount these is the best for gaming.

Benchmark tests

To kick things off, we first put all the devices through the usual Geekbench 5, 3DMark, and Antutu Benchmarks to get a baseline.

The iQOO 9 Pro puts the best overall performance in Geekbench scoring 3840 points in the multi-core test and 1225 points in the single-core test. It is worth mentioning that the Realme GT 2 Pro and OnePlus 10 Pro managed to outshine the iQOO 9 Pro in single-core performance with 1264 and 1229 points respectively. However, the device had a sizable lead against them in multi-core tests landing it in the first position.

The iQOO 9 Pro also scored the highest in the Antutu benchmark with 1,020,542 points and is followed closely by the Xiaomi 12 Pro which managed a score of 993,852 points. Surprisingly, the OnePlus 10 Pro takes the cake in the GPU-intensive 3DMark Wild Life test with the best peek out of all five devices with 10,069 points.

However, peek performance is not a good metric to display the real-life performance of smartphones as it omits the prolonged use case. So next up, we subject the five Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagships to the 3Dmark Wildlife extreme stress test which repeats the same stress test 20 times in a row.

In this stress test, the OnePlus 10 Pro started headstrong however its performance went down from round 8 due to thermal throttling. The iQOO 9 Pro was the only device to maintain durable performance output with excellent stability across the stress test. The Motorola Edge X30 also performed well offering almost 70% stability through the test however it was also the hottest running phone among the five devices. Unfortunately, the Xiaomi 12 Pro wasn’t able to complete the test due to its overheating limit.

Gaming framerate and heating test

But benchmarks are not always indicative of actual game performance so we quickly loaded up some games in the five flagships to test which one is the actual performance king when it comes to gaming.

First up, we tested PUBG Mobile which was a breeze for all five devices. All of them managed similar average FPS numbers in the range of 59-60 FPS. But in Genshin Impact, the devices started showing gaps in thermal and frame rate performance.

The Realme GT 2 Pro gave us the biggest surprise with its highest average FPS numbers at 57.6. However, once we factor in the heat produced by the smartphones, the iQOO 9 Pro emerges as the true winner of this test by offering 54.5 FPS on average while remaining almost 4-5 degrees cooler than the Realme GT 2 Pro.

For our third and last game test, we ran Nimian Legends at 2k resolution and the highest graphic settings the game has to offer.

This time around, the Motorola Edge X30 stands out from its competitors with an average of 46.2 frames per second but the phone also got as hot as 56 degrees celsius which made it really uncomfortable to hold. Apart from the Edge X30, the other four devices remained close to each other giving 39-40 FPS on average.

Conclusion

If we only look at the framerate data, the Realme GT 2 Pro and the Moto Edge X30 offer the best performance out of the bunch. However, when we consider the thermal performance of the devices and their stability in maintaining consistent frame rates, the iQOO 9 Pro emerges as the undisputed king of gaming devices out of the five.

Redmi K50 Gaming Edition available for pre-booking in China ahead of launch next week

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Jeet

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Feb 11, 2022

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the next-generation Redmi K-series smartphones in the Chinese market and the company has also confirmed that the first device in the lineup, dubbed Redmi K50 Gaming Edition, will go official on 16th February.

Now, just a few days ahead of the phone’s launch in China, the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is now available for pre-order through the e-commerce platform JD.com.

Based on the leaks and reports so far, the smartphone will feature a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The display panel is likely to be OLED, supplied by TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT).

Under the hood, the device will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. To keep the temperature in check, it features a VC cooling area of 4860mm². It is claimed to be the world’s first to be equipped with a CyberEngine ultra-wideband motor.

In the camera department, there will be a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B primary sensor, a 13-megapixel OmniVision OV13B sensor, and a 2-megapixel tertiary lens. On the front side, there will be a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone will reportedly come with physical magnetic shoulder keys and have dual stereo speakers tuned by JBL. There will also be a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. It is likely to be running the latest Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI 13 custom user interface on top. The device will be powered by a 4,700mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 series smartphones now up for pre-reservation in India

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Jeet

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Feb 11, 2022

Samsung has officially launched the next-generation Galaxy S-series flagship smartphones, which include the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra. While the devices are now up for pre-orders in select regions, that is not the case for the Indian market.

In India, the South Korean giant has started taking pre-reservations for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series smartphones. The company is also giving away a Galaxy SmartTag for free to those who pre-reserve these devices.

Samsung is taking ₹1,999 as a refundable deposit for pre-reserving the Galaxy S22 series smartphones in India. Once the device is pre-booked, customers will get a pre-reserve VIP pass over email that can be used for buying the Galaxy S22 models at the time of the phone’s availability in the country.

The company is taking pre-reservations till 21st February. Also, Samsung has said that the pre-booked customers will need to use their VIP Pass by 10th March. If it has not been utilized by the deadline, then the order will be canceled and the amount will be refunded.

While Samsung has not yet confirmed this, it seems that the pre-booking for the device will be from 21st February and the sale will commence from 11th March. But do note that the South Korean giant has not yet officially confirmed these dates.

As of now, the company has not revealed the memory variants of the Galaxy S22 series smartphones launching in the Indian market, nor the pricing or availability details. We expect to get to know those details in the coming days.

Globally, the Samsung Galaxy S22 starts at $799 while the Galaxy S22 Plus has a starting price of $999. On the other hand, the top-end model in the lineup, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a starting price of $1,199.

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Dell launches UltraSharp 4K IPS monitors with double the traditional contrast ratio

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 10, 2022

The well-known American computer technology brand Dell has just launched a new monitor that is the first to use “IPS Black” technology. The technology was unveiled by LG at CES 2022 and works by doubling the contrast ratio.

IPS panels usually offer a contrast ratio of 1000:1 however these new monitors ship featuring a contrast ratio of 2000:1. Dell UltraSharp U2723QE and the UltraSharp U3223QE are 4K panels measuring 27-inch and 32-inch respectively. They have a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and offer a maximum brightness of 400 nits. They cover 100% of the Rec 709 and sRGB color gamuts and support 98% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. It’s also easy on the eyes with low blue light output and supports VESA DisplayHDR 400.

However, one drawback of these Dell UltraSharp monitors is the 60Hz maximum refresh rate, which makes it undesirable for fast-paced FPS games and other titles that demand a high refresh rate. It also offers a rather ordinary 5ms to 8ms GtG response time.

The monitor features multiple connectivity options with HDMI, DisplayPort, three USB 3.2 Gen2, and even a couple of USB-C ports. It also offers an inbuilt Ethernet port and a 3.5mm audio port.

The monitors come with some hefty price tags as the 27-inch Dell UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Hub Monitor U2723QE costs $779.99. And the 32-inch Dell UltraSharp 32 4K USB-C Hub Monitor U3223QE is priced at an eye-popping $1,149.99.

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RedMagic 7 will actually support a 135W fast charging technology

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 10, 2022

Nubia has set a date for the launch of the RedMagic 7 series launch. The game-centric series will debut on February 17 in China. Ahead of its arrival, Nubia has teased the fast charging capabilities of the RedMagic 7.

Nubia on Weibo revealed that the upcoming RedMagic 7 will debut with support for 135W fast charging technology. Furthermore, it will have 165W GaN. In totality, the device is advertised to get fully charged from 0% to 100% in just 15 minutes.

This is contrary to the past reports that revealed a full-fledged 165W fast charging support on the device. It seems like, Nubia is simply employing the 165W Gallium Nitrite head to make the PD more efficient. But actually, it will have a 135W fast charging solution.

Nonetheless, having a 135W quick charging on a RedMagic phone is the first for the company. To recall, the predecessor RedMagic 6 Pro was limited to 120W fast charging technology.

Apart from this, the RedMagic 7 was spotted on multiple certifications previously. We learned that the device will feature a 6.8-inch FHD+ OLED display. It will come with a 165Hz refresh rate and a faster touch sampling rate. As for the cameras, it will get a single selfie snapper and a 64MP triple rear camera system.

Inside, the gaming phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It will house a 4,500mAh battery and come with up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It will run on Android 12 OS out of the box and have the Redmagic UI.

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OPPO Reno7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 10, 2022

The most advanced smartphones in the market are very expensive and their prices are even higher than €1000/$1000, but just a few people really need them. All the rest of the people can get perfect high-end phones for their needs while spending a much lower amount of money. One of these phones is definitely the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, a flagship killer launched in January and a great alternative to the new Samsung Galaxy S22 series launched the month after. But other brands have a lot of other flagship killers worth considering before opting for the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE: one of the most valid ones released in the last period is definitely the OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G, that is the reason why we decided to make a comparison between these two amazing high-end phones sold at great prices.

OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

	OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G	Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	158.2 x 73.2 x 7.5 mm, 180 grams	155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm, 177 g
DISPLAY	6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Mediatek Dimensity 1200 Max 5G, octa-core 3 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11, ColorOS	Android 12, One UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 32 MP f/2.4 front camera	Triple 12 + 8 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 32 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	4500 mAh, fast charging 65W	4500 mAh, fast charging 25W, fast wireless charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G, waterproof IP68, reverse wireless charging

Design

It is not a matter of tastes: the OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G features a more attractive design than the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. First of all, it is built with more premium materials: a glass back and an aluminum frame. Further, it is thinner and lightweight with a thickness of just 7.5 mm and a weight of 180 grams. Further, it has those flat borders like the latest iPhones making the phone even more elegant, as well as LED lights placed on the rear side which can be used for notifications and call alerts. But the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE remains a beautiful and well-built phone. Further, it is waterproof with the IP68 certification and it is more compact than its rival.

Display

The displays of the OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE are more or less at the same level. They have a lot of things in common: they are AMOLED panels with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and the HDR10+ certification improving the image quality on streaming platforms. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a smaller display with a diagonal of 6.4 inches and a higher refresh rate which can reach 120 Hz. Further, its display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, so it should be very resistant.

Specs & Software

In several markets, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform by Qualcomm which is a better SoC than the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 Max found on the OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G. However, the Reno7 Pro 5G has a higher quantity of RAM: 12 GB, which looks more important than a slightly better chipset. Both the phones ship with a highly customized user interface on top: One UI 4 based on Android 12 and ColorOS 12 based on Android 11, respectively. Do you prefer having a slightly better chipset or 4 gigs more RAM?

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is definitely a more interesting camera phone. It has a great 12 MP main camera with OIS, a 12 MP telephoto sensor with OIS and 3x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide camera with a 123° FOV, as well as a 32 MP front snapper which is able to record 4K videos. Unfortunately, the OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G lacks a telephoto sensor, replaced by a useless macro camera with a 2 MP resolution. Even the ultrawide camera is inferior with its 8 MP resolution, while the main sensor is a good 50 MP Sony camera.

Read More: Oppo Reno7 Pro goes on sale in India: check price, discounts, and specifications

Battery

The batteries found on the OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE come with the same capacity: 4500 mAh. Given that the capacities are the same and the components are similar in terms of energy consumption, we expect these devices to offer a similar battery life. The OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G features a faster charging technology with 65W power, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE supports wireless charging, unlike its rival.

Price

The OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G 12/256 GB is priced at about Rs. 54,999 / $730 in the Indian market, and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE starts from the same listing price in the 6/128 GB configuration. There is no definitive winner for this comparison: the Reno7 Pro 5G features a better design, those great LED lights, faster charging, and more RAM. With the Galaxy S21 FE, you get a better chipset, very good cameras, a waterproof body, and wireless charging.

OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE: PRO and CONS

OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G

PRO

Better design
Rear LEDs
Faster charging
Wider display

CONS

Inferior cameras

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

PRO

Waterproof
Wireless charging
Amazing chipset
More interesting cameras
Wider availability

CONS

Slower charging

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New Realme Pad for India is in works: Here are its details

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Pranav Sawant

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Feb 10, 2022

Realme launched its first tablet dubbed Realme Pad back in September in India. The tablet offered budget-centric specs and came at an affordable price. Now, MySmartPrice reveales that there is another Realme Pad launch lined up for the Indian market. The publication has shared some highlights of the forthcoming tablet.

The publication reveals that there’s a new Realme Pad for the Indian market which may launch soon. This tablet device will be powered by a UNISOC chipset and will boot on Android 11 OS out of the box. Furthermore, the tablet has the model number RMP2106 and it has already passed the Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) certification.

To recall, a mysterious Realme tablet was earlier spotted on Geekbench. However, it has a slightly different model number – RMP2105. It could be that it is just a variant of this tipped upcoming Realme Pad.

Also, a Realme Pad was seen on Camera FV-5. It revealed the camera details of the tablet. As per the app, the tablet has 8-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.68 aperture and 27.9mm focal length. On the front end, it has a 5MP selfie camera with an f/1.8 aperture and 27.7mm focal length. This device has the model number – RMP2106.

Realme is yet to officially speak about this upcoming Realme Pad tablet. However, the company recently took a survey about Realme tablets. Seemingly the company is working on a Realme Pad and it asked for some feedback for the same. So, we can expect a new tablet from the company in the coming months.

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Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy Tab S8 use armor aluminum and Gorilla Glass Victus+

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 10, 2022

Samsung unveiled the much-awaited Galaxy S22 series of flagship smartphones yesterday. The new lineup of handsets was accompanied by the latest generation of premium Android tablets dubbed as the Galaxy Tab S8 series. These two families of devices have two things in common – Armor Aluminum and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra — Samsung Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

Last August, Samsung deb uted the frames made of ‘armor aluminum’ on the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3. The company claims that it is the strongest aluminum used in modern smartphones.

Within a year, this material is now used on the Galaxy S22 series as well as the Galaxy Tab S8 series. For the latter, the firm says that it provides over 30% more scratch-resistant and 40% less prone to bending than the Galaxy Tab S7 series.

Apart from new frames, these phones and tablets also come with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection for their displays. All three handsets, including the vanilla Galaxy S22 sport this glass on their back as well. For those unaware, the last-gen regular Galaxy S21 features a plastic rear panel.

Anyway, as YouTuber Zack (JerryRigEverything) says ‘Glass is glass and glass breaks’. Hence, despite featuring the strongest aluminum and glass, users may want to protect their latest Samsung Galaxy devices from accidental falls by using a case.

Crayon Snow+ low-speed e-scooter launched in India priced at Rs. 64,000 (~$852)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 10, 2022

Crayon Motors have announced the launch of its Snow+ electric scooter in India with a starting price of Rs. 64,000 ($852). The Crayon Snow+ is a low-speed scooter that comes with some decent features that make it a good buy for its stated price range. The Snow+ is designed for commutes within short distances and it has a top speed of 25 km/h courtesy of its 250W electric motor.

Crayon Motors is a rising electric two-wheeler manufacturer. Its latest e-scooter, the Snow+ features central locking, an anti-theft mechanism, USB charging for mobile devices, GPS, and a digital speedometer, among other features. According to the company’s co-founder and Director, Mayank Jain, the Snow+ is a low-speed electric scooter well-suited for daily intra-city commutes. Customers’ expectations are met by the Snow+ lineup, as they provide a cost-effective option for pleasurable travel within the city.

Crayon Motors will ultimately scale up the speed ratings of its two-wheeler offerings and compete on the longer-range segment of the electric two-wheeler market in India. Indeed, the company says it will announce two new high-speed models later this month. Availability of the Snow+ electric scooters with a few configurations will be available in parts of India for now, specifically in New Delhi, Rajasthan, Bihar, among some major cities in the subcontinent.

There are a few key details that are still not known for the Snow+ e-scooter like the range of the model. Crayon hopes that the new Snow+ e-scooter will enjoy a decent reception in the rapidly expanding electric two-wheeler market in India.

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Garmin Instinct 2 Solar smartwatch boasts of “unlimited” battery life

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 10, 2022

Garmin seems to be blazing the trail with its latest multisport smartwatch model, the Garmin Instinct 2 Solar smartwatch, which the company claims, is capable of working extensively without conventional recharging. The company says that the solar versions of the Instinct 2 offer unlimited battery life due to improvements made on the solar technology supporting the models.

The Garmin Instinct 2 is built for rugged individualists and the additional unlimited battery feature in the solar versions of the model will offer greater depth and functionality of the smartwatch. Garmin is known to have put in extensive research efforts and resources in solar charging for its smartwatch, and the efforts have seemingly paid off nicely. Solar charging was debuted with the Garmin Fenix 6 series, and it has gradually been extended to other Garmin smartwatches with impressive results. The latest iteration of the solar charging feature for the Instinct 2 smartwatch marks a milestone with unlimited battery life functionality.

The Garmin Instinct 2 is a mid-range lineup and the unlimited battery claim may not be ascertained easily. It is a bold claim by the company and there could be several conditions that could warrant such functionality and its sustainability remains uncharted territory. The unlimited battery feature is only feasible on the 45mm model when it’s in smartwatch mode. This means that the unlimited battery feature will support only monitoring and notifications but it cannot operate in tracking activities. Putting the unlimited battery life claim in perspective, it may need direct sunlight support for the feature to operate.

The unlimited battery life may just be an additional layer of energy for the Instinct 2 which originally boasts of up to 28 days battery life. In any case, solar technology is an exciting feature that will continue on its trajectory of development.

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Sleek photos of the Triumph TE-1 electric motorcycle shared

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 10, 2022

Triumph has released some stunning pictures of its sleek TE-1 electric bike prototype which is expected to offer up to 180hp power. The Triumph TE-1 seems targeted at the top echelon of the two-wheeler market and could offer stiff competition to some of the established brands in the two-wheeler segment of the EV market.

The rapid global expansion of the electric two-wheeler market has meant that established traditional power brands like the iconic Harley-Davidsons are also branching into the production of electric versions of their power bikes. The Triumph TE-1 will be the UK-based company’s first foray into the electric motorcycle market and the company plans to make a rapturous entry with the TE-1. The motorbike came to our consciousness back in 2019 when the company officially announced the model and now, the model has completed its third project phase which means a working prototype is already available.

The prototype images of the TE-1 shared by Triumph show a very beautiful and seemingly capable electric motorcycle. The images were accompanied by a short YouTube teaser of the TE-1. The beautiful sporty design of the Triumph TE-1 should be matched with the performance although specific technical details are lacking at this time.

The e-bike is rumored to pack a 180hp powertrain and this could come pricey as well. The next level of the test includes road and track testing of the TE-1, after which the final setup and calibration of the e-bike will be completed. For now, Triumph has not provided a timeline for the evolution of the TE-1 to a full commercial product for the market.

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OnePlus Y1S TV series launching on Feb 17, features Android TV 11, bezel-less design & more

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 10, 2022

Earlier this week renders of the upcoming OnePlus TV Y1S series were revealed which are now confirmed to hit the market alongside the launch of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 on February 17, 2022. Now, more information regarding the specs and features of this upcoming TV series have surfaced.

According to tipster Abhishek Yadav OnePlus will launch four new smart TV models in their Y1S range. The vanilla Y1S will be offered in two sizes, 32-inch and 43-inch, and will be available online while the Y1S Edge will be sold in offline stores in 32-inch and 43-inch sizes.

OnePlus TV Y1S Specifications

The tipster has stated that the online models will have a 20W speaker setup and the offline model will have a 24W speaker setup. The SmartTVs are expected to come with Dolby Atmos audio support.

The OnePlus smart televisions will run Android TV 11 out of the box. It will have 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. In addition to this, the smart TVs will also have dual-band WiFi. They will draw power from a MediaTek MT9216 and come with G31 MP2 for graphics.

But that’s not all as OnePlus recently teased more features of the upcoming smart TV on its Amazon India landing page.

According to the company, the smart TV will feature a bezel-less design and it will be powered by Gamma Engine to deliver smooth frames. The company also confirmed that the TV will have Android TV 11 OS, meaning it will be equipped with features like One-time App Permissions, Auto low Latency mode, Inattentive sleep, and much more. It will also feature seamless integration with other OnePlus ecosystem devices, like the OnePlus TWS earbuds, OnePlus Watch, and OnePlus Smartphones.

The company has confirmed that the OnePlus Y1S series will launch at 7 pm on February 17th, 2022. The brand has yet to reveal the prices of the upcoming smart TVs but according to rumors they are expected to be priced somewhere around Rs.20,000 for the 32-inch Y1S model and Rs. 25,000 for the 43-inch Y1S model.

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OnePlus Nord CE 2 65W SuperVOOC fast charging confirmed

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 10, 2022

Earlier today, the upcoming OnePlus Nord CE 2 received a number of leaks post the announcement of its official release date. These leaks concerned the specifications of the upcoming device as well as its release price. And now, OnePlus has officially confirmed one of the features of the upcoming smartphone.

According to the Amazon India landing page dedicated to the OnePlus Nord CE 2, the device will come with a 65W SuperVOOC charging support that the company claims will fill up enough juice in the battery to last up to an entire days worth of use in just 15 minutes. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 is tipped to come with a 4,500mAh battery, so we can expect the charger to refill upwards of 60% battery in just 10 minutes.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 specs (rumored)

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The device is said to come with a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. It will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. The device will boot OxygenOS 11.3 based on Android 11 out of the box. It is said to receive 2 Android updates and 3 years of security updates.

For photography, it will house a triple camera system comprising of a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit (119° FOV), and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front, it will house a 16MP selfie shooter in a punch-hole cutout on the top left corner of the screen.

The smartphone will be backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W SuperVOOC fast charging. Tipsters have also claimed that the OnePlus Nord CE 2 will include a 3.5mm headphone jack as well as a dedicated MicroSD card slot (up to 1TB). It will measure 7.8mm in thickness, weigh 173g, and arrive in two colors (Gray Mirror, Bahamas Blue).

The device is expected to be offered in two memory configurations in India. The handset will cost ₹23,999 ($320) and ₹24,999 ($333) for 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB variants respectively. OnePlus India has confirmed that the device will launch on February 17th in the Indian market.

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Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro Max smartwatch with IP67 rating & 8 day battery launched in India

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Sudhanshu

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Feb 10, 2022

Fire-Boltt, one of India’s leading smart wearables makers has launched their new Ninja Pro Max smartwatch in India. The IP67 certified smartwatch comes packing some impressive features, so let’s take a closer look at them.

Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro Max specifications

Starting off with its design, the Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro Max features a square-shaped dial with a crown button and measures 9.5mm in thickness. It comes with a 1.6-inch LCD (240×288 pixels) touchscreen display. The smartwatch has curved glass on the display which offers a 2.5D effect. The side-mounted crown button can also be used for navigating the wearable. It measures 34.5×41.5x40mm and weighs 45 grams.

Fitness-focused features offered with the Ninja Pro Max include blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring, heartrate monitoring, sleep tracking, and meditative breathing. Additionally, the smart wearable also offers 27 different sports modes to help track your workouts.

The smartwatch is compatible with iPhones running iOS 9.0 and above and Android devices running Android 4.4 and above. Users can customize the looks of the Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro Max with multiple watch faces via the Da Fit app.

The smartwatch can be paired with a smartphone to get call and text notifications as well as social media notifications. It also offers music playback control and camera control with the paired smartphone. It also offers basic smartwatch features including weather updates, step tracking, water drinking reminders, and sedentary reminders.

Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro Max comes with a 200mAh battery that offers a runtime of up to eight days and up to 30 days of standby time on a single charge. The smartwatch also offers protection against water and dust with an IP67 certification.

Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro Max pricing and availability

For a limited time, the Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro Max smartwatch is listed for an introductory price of Rs. 1,899 ($25) on Flipkart and Fire-Boltt’s official website. The new smartwatch is being offered in eight color options namely Black, Blue, Champagne Gold, Olive, Pink Gold, Red Navy, Rose Gold, and Yellow.

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Garmin D2 Air X10 is a GPS smartwatch for Aviators

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 10, 2022

Watchmaker Garmin has launched a smartwatch that reminds us of its skills in manufacturing aviation equipment. The watch dubbed Garmin D2 Air X10 GPS Aviator smartwatch is actually designed for pilots while retaining the key features you’ll find in a smartwatch.

The watch is equipped with a GPS feature which enables it to be used for navigation. The company says pilots can use the watch to plot their way to the nearest airport, perhaps in case of instrument failure. There is a . Alternatively, you can choose to activate a direct course to the nearest airport or waypoint deploying a database of locations preloaded to the watch. There is also a horizontal situation indicator (HSI) course needle onboard that indicates whether the aircraft is either left or right of the desired flight path.

It equally comes with a flight tracking feature which gets activated as soon as the flight takes off. It also transfers useful data such as date, route, total flight time, and duration, to your logbook on flyGarmin. Pilots can also transfer the flight plan to the watch via the Garmin Pilot app.

In terms of the build, the Garmin D2 Air X10 looks similar to the Garmin Venu 2 and Venu 2 Plus. It utilizes a bright AMOLED screen protected by a later of Corning Gorilla Glass protection. It also contains many similar sports features that you can find on its predecessors including a built-in microphone. There are also tracking monitors such as heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, respiration tracking, and breathwork activities. It also features sleep tracking, sedentary reminder, and Garmin’s Body Battery tool that gives an estimate of the energy. There are several workout modes onboard as well as a storage space that can take up to 650 songs. Users can also stream directly from Spotify, Amazon Music, and others. You equally get support for Garmin Pay contactless payment platform.

It’s worth noting that the D2 Air X10’s battery life is slightly shorter than that of the Venu 2. The aviation-focused watch has a battery life of seven days in smartwatch mode, or 20 hours in full GPS mode with SpO2 monitoring while flying. For comparison, the Venu 2 keeps running for up to 11 days in smartwatch mode, or eight hours in GPS mode with music.

The Garmin D2 Air X10 comes in black and Ivory colors and is priced at $549.99. The aviator smartwatch is presently available from Garmin US and other third-party retailers.

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