OnePlus Pad tipped to boot Android 12L out of the box

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Feb 8, 2022

HP announced a bunch of AIO (all-in-one) PCs a couple of weeks back. Out of all the models, we find the HP EliteOne 800 G9 AiO Desktop PC to be interesting. Because it not only features the 12th Gen Intel processors and Windows 11 but also a built-in wireless charger.

The new AIO computer from HP is targeted at people working from home. It arrives in two variants, one with a 23.8-inch display and another with a 27-inch display. The screen on both models offers 1080p (FHD) resolution.

The product sports a minimal modern design and a webcam at the top. Unlike most AIO PCs, it also comes with an optional wireless charging pad built into its stand. It is really useful and helps users keep their desks clean without any wire.

Further, the stand is adjustable, which is not out of the ordinary. It also has support for VESA mounting, and therefore, it can be mounted on a wall if required.

The desktop computer is powered by Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake processors paired with up to 64GB DDR5 RAM and 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD. Customers can also opt for optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti dedicated GPU.

It runs Microsoft Windows 11 operating system and supports WiFi 6E as well as Bluetooth 5.2. Finally, it is expected to hit the shelves in May at an undisclosed price.

OnePlus’s unified OS will reportedly run atop Android 13

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Feb 8, 2022

OnePlus had back in June 2021 announced a deeper integration with OPPO along with plans to develop a unified operating system that will power offerings from both. Following this, HydrogenOS was ditched in China in favor of ColorOS and OxygenOS became nothing but a rebranded ColorOS.

But OnePlus has not settled just yet and recently announced the launch of a unified OS. A new report has now revealed some additional information about it.

While the official announcement stated that the unified and upgraded global operating system will be launched sometime in 2022, tipster Yogesh Brar (via MySmartPrice) says that it will be during the second half of the year. The OS, which is reportedly still in its early development phase, has also been revealed to launch alongside the OnePlus flagship handset.

Some may think that the handset in question is the OnePlus 10 Pro, but the device has already been launched in China running ColorOS 12.1, so that’s out of the question.

Yogesh further revealed that the unified OS will be based on Android 13. This is quite reasonable considering an H2 2022 launch date sits well with Android 13’s expected release date.

Some rumors have suggested that the upcoming OnePlus unified operating system could be called H2OOS, although that’s yet to be confirmed officially. Not much is known about it at the moment but an official infographic from last year had revealed that it combines the best bits of ColorOS and OxygenOS.

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Redmi K50 Pro case leak gives first true glimpse of device

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Feb 8, 2022

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Redmi K50 series in China quite soon. While the company is yet to confirm a release date, the devices could be launched later this month. A case leak from earlier today had shown what the devices’ rear could look like, but a newer one now actually shows the Redmi K50 Pro, or at least its renders.

A post from Fast Technology Official on Weibo has showcased a couple of cases for the Redmi K50 Pro in orange and purple colors. The creator of the render was kind enough to leave the device inside the cases, revealing some key details about its design for the first time.

Judging from the leak, the Redmi K50 Pro will be coming with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor just like the Redmi K40 series. The K series has always been a performance-above-all kind of offering, so under-display fingerprint tech has likely been given a miss due to its higher cost. Of course, this lacking will be made up for by other specifications.

The leak also shows that the Redmi K50 Pro will sport a triple rear camera setup arranged in a triangle. The primary is expected to be a 108MP sensor, as printed at the back of the case. A flash unit will sit beneath the cameras.

While not really indicated yet, it is safe to assume that the standard Redmi K50 model will feature a near-identical design, meaning cases for the Pro model will most possibly be compatible with it too.

It is unclear whether the case leaks in question are official or concern high-quality third-party accessories.

Models from the Redmi K50 series are expected to follow a naming scheme akin to the current models. As such, the Redmi K50 will likely be dubbed as the POCO F4 globally and perhaps as the Xiaomi 12X in India.

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New Samsung smartphones may receive 4 years of Android OS updates

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Feb 8, 2022

A new report has suggested that Samsung might be pushing the boundary with its Android OS update policy again. Previously, the company had upgraded its update policy for Android OS from two to three years. Now, a new leak has suggested that latest smartphones will support four years of updates.

According to a SamMobile report, the South Korean tech giant is planning on offering four major Android OS updates and up to five years of security patches. As of right now, the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy S22 series, the Galaxy Tab S8 series and even the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 are apparently eligible for this new update policy.

Notably, this also implies that the Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy Tab S8 lineup that are expected to ship with Android 12 will officially receive update till Android 16. Apart from the major updates, it will also receive five years of security updates as well. If this information is true, this raises the overall life of a new Galaxy smartphone, which makes it more appealing for prospective buyers since they wouldn’t need to consider upgrading their handset in just two or three years.

Interestingly, we had also previously reported on Search Engine giant Google offering four years of Android OS updates and five years of security patches on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. So, this might be an emerging trend or a new standard that smartphone brands may soon offer.

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OnePlus TV Y1S series appears in new renders before launch

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Feb 8, 2022

OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus TV Y1S series in India on February 17. Ahead of that, we have been hearing a lot about these televisions. The latest leak regarding these TVs reveals their design via press renders.

OnePlus TV Y1S Renders — OnePlus TV Y1S | Source: Ishan Agarwal via MySmartPrice

Popular leaker Ishan Agarwal has partnered with MySmartPrice to share new renders of the OnePlus TV Y1S series along with its remote control. He previously shared a single render of the television in January.

According to the image, the new smart televisions from OnePlus will have minimal bezels but with a noticeable chin. The TVs will ship with a redesigned remote control, which mimics a candy bar. The remote looks somewhat similar to Xiaomi’s, however, it features more buttons.

Just like the previous reports stated, the OnePlus TV Y1S series will indeed arrive in two different sizes (32-inch and 43-inch). We can see the renders of both these variants in the picture.

OnePlus has confirmed to release two versions of the OnePlus TV Y1S lineup. The vanilla OnePlus TV Y1S will be sold online, whereas the OnePlus TV Y1S Edge will be made available across offline stores.

As far as features are concerned, the 32-inch variant will have an HD-ready screen, while the 43-inch version will sport an FHD display. Both the models will flaunt an LED-backlit LCD panel.

They will run Android TV 11 operating system and offer HDR10+ support. Lastly, they are said to come with dual-band WiFi and Dolby Audio-compatible 20W speakers.

Vivo NEX 5 specifications, pricing leaked

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Feb 8, 2022

Vivo is reportedly working on the Vivo NEX 5 and NEX branded foldable phone. The latter is expected to launch at some point in this year, but there is no concrete information on its specs. As far as the NEX 5 is concerned, the rumor mill has gradually started leaking its details. Recently, a seemingly official render of the flagship phone had appeared on Weibo. Reports have claimed that the Vivo NEX 5 will be a hybrid of the Vivo X70 Pro+ and iQOO 9 Pro. A fresh leak (via) has revealed all the specs of the device.

Vivo NEX 5 specifications (rumorred)

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.

Vivo NEX 5 launch date (rumored)

It is speculated that the Vivo NEX 5 may launch in March or April this year. The new leak claims that the NEX 5 will come in three variant such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. These variants are likely to be priced at 5,999 Yuan (~$942), 6,499 Yuan (~1,020), and 6,999 Yuan (~$1,099). Readers are recommended to digest the Vivo NEX 5 specifications and pricing with a pinch of salt and wait for newer leaks to confirm these details.

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Xiaomi 12 Ultra could come with a gold-colored middle frame

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Feb 8, 2022

The Xiaomi 12 series launch from December last year gave a miss to an Ultra model, and some even began claiming that it had been done away with. New leaks thereafter suggested otherwise though, showing that a successor to last year’s ‘superphone’ is indeed in the works. The latest now drops some new design cues of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, with the highlight being the usage of a gold-colored middle frame.

The information comes from reliable industry insider Digital Chat Station who has also revealed that the middle frame will be paired with a white back cover. Previous leaks had suggested that the rear camera module will be huge, spanning the entire width of the phone. The tipster has now revealed that the module will house a “matrix triple camera” setup and be colored black.

Upfront, there will be a 2K curved display with a single punch hole aligned to the center. The panel can also be expected to have other top-notch specs too such as a 120Hz refresh rate, high touch sampling rate, HDR10+ support, and more.

ben geskin xiaomi 12 ultra render — Credits: Ben Geskin

If the Xiaomi 12 Ultra indeed comes with a triple rear camera setup, then it will be following in the footsteps of the Xiaomi 11 Ultra. A tipster had earlier claimed that the device will feature the same 50MP + 48MP + 48MP cameras from the 11 Ultra, meaning Xiaomi may be employing an already winning formula.

Lastly, the Digital Chat Station under the same post has revealed that the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will not have a unibody design. Its predecessor didn’t either, so that’s yet another similarity between the two.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series receives major software update

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Feb 8, 2022

Samsung is rolling out a major new software update for its Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic smartwatches. With this new update, the wearables from the company receives improved body composition insights among other features.

The latest update brings better breakdown of body composition while also offering advanced interval training programs for runners and cyclists. Furthermore, the South Korean tech giant is also bringing new watch faces as well as a new line of watch straps that will be available from the company’s official website and other partner retailers. Talking about the new software updates, the body composition improvements helps user plan targets and receive insights in the form of daily tips and reminders.

These will help users keep their fitness routines on track by offering specific details regarding their bodies like weight, body fat percentage, and skeletal muscle mass. All of this information will be visible on the Samsung Health app on the paired smartphone. Arriving at the new advanced interval training, this will let runners and cyclists set and track custom intensity training sessions. The feature is supplemented by the addition of VO2 Max reading along with new sweat loss indicator as well.

In other words, the update lets you track how much water you should consume to recover the water lost when you sweat. Other features include the addition of the recovery heart rate measurements that generate data up to two minutes after the workout ends. To help with rest cycles, Samsung is also introducing a new sleep coaching program that gives users personalized tips to get better rest. This new update will be available for both Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic starting from 10th February 2022.

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Redmi Note 11 4G Indian variant seen with Snapdragon 680 before launch

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Feb 8, 2022

Redmi will be announcing the Redmi Note 11 4G and Redmi Note 11S smartphones tomorrow (Feb 9) in India. Ahead of the launch, the Indian variant of the Redmi Note 11 has paid visit to Geekbench benchmarking site (via) to confirm its processor and other details.

The Xiaomi phone with the 2201117TI model number is the Indian variant of the Redmi Note 11 4G. The model number of its global edition is 2201117TG. The Geekbench listing reveals that the device scored 376 and 1580 in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, respectively.

The listing mentions that it is powered by a Qualcomm chipset that has four CPU cores clocking at 2.40GHz and four CPU cores working at 1.80GHz. The source code of the listing reveals that it is equipped with Adreno 610 GPU. Hence, it can be said that the handset is powered by the Snapdragon 680 mobile platform. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM and Android 11 OS.

Redmi Note 11 4G specifications

The Redmi Note 11 4G has a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ resolution and a 90H refresh rate. The device is equipped with MIUI 13 based Android 11. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The Note 11 4G is equipped with 4 GB / 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. For additional storage, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The device includes a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W rapid charging.

The handset has a 13-megapixel camera for snapping selfies. Its back panel has a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. It is likely to be priced under Rs 15,000 in India and come in colors like black, white, and blue.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra possibly discontinued in the US ahead of S22 Ultra launch

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Feb 8, 2022

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra was arguably the best Android smartphone offering from last year. But all good things eventually come to an end, and the flagship offering is no exception. Samsung’s official US site now no longer offers the S21 Ultra as an option, which isn’t all that surprising considering the S22 series is almost upon us.

PhoneArena reports that clicking on the “buy now” button for the phone redirects to S21, S21+, and S21 FE buying options. The page for the Ultra model is still intact, of course, but has been reduced to nothing but an archive now.

It could be possible that Samsung has done this deliberately so as to not let the S21 Ultra impact S22 Ultra sales, and if that’s the case, then the rest of the S21 lineup will likely get unavailable as well when the S22 and S22+ go on sale.

Or it could be the stocks for the Galaxy S21 Ultra truly running out. The global chip crisis has made it quite difficult for OEMs to maintain a steady inventory of high-end devices, especially of older models.

But it’s not just the US where the S21 Ultra could soon be turning history as the Exynos 2100-powered Ultra has also gone out of stock pretty much everywhere in Europe too. This means that the European variant could be facing discontinuation soon as well.

Still, in the US, if for some reason you’re still looking to buy the S21 Ultra, there are a few options. Best Buy is selling it at $1,200 unlocked and so is AT&T at the same price, for the entry-level 128GB model.

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AnTuTu January 2022 phone ranking: iQOO 9 Pro tops the list with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

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Feb 8, 2022

AnTuTu has just released its latest list of smartphone performance rankings for the month of January 2022. The primary difference over the rankings of the previous months is the launch of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, which brought about a change in the rankings as new flagships hit the market.

Looking at the listings, Qualcomm’s latest and greatest mobile processor dominated the known benchmarking platform’s smartphone rankings. The iQOO 9 series topped the list, with the iQOO 9 Pro leading the list with a score of 1,020,974, while the base iQOO 9 model came in second with a score of 1,020,156. Similarly, the Realme GT2 Pro came in third with the 1,000,641 points. Rounding up the top five lists, the OnePlus 10 Pro and Xiaomi 12 Pro came in fourth and fifth respectively.

Notably, smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC dominated the list, holding the top 7 of the spots. Meanwhile, devices with the Snapdragon 888 Plus took the last three spots, which included the Black Shark 4S Pro, Red Magic 6S Pro, and iQOO 8 Pro. Although, these models will soon be kicked off the list as newer flagship devices from different brands hit the market soon. This includes the Samsung Galaxy S22 series and others.

Apart from the premium grade segment, AnTuTu also shared the rankings for the mid range handset category as well. In this list, there is barely any change over the month of December 2021. Almost all of the models in the list featured Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G processor, with only one featuring the Dimensity 900 SoC. The rankings were also more or less the same except a switch in the middle. iQOO Z5 still led the list, with the Honor 60 Pro and Reno7 5G arriving second and third respectively. But with the start of a new year, we can expect Qualcomm to launch new mid range chips later this year.

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Redmi K50 and K50 Pro phone case leak shows triangular camera setup on the back

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Feb 8, 2022

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the next-generation K50 series smartphones in the Chinese market. While the company has not yet confirmed the launch date, the devices are expected to go official later this month.

Now, with the launch date nearing, a new leak has surfaced online related to the Redmi K50 and K50 Pro smartphones, which reveals the camera module design for the phones as well as the camera setup.

An image showcasing the phone cases for the Redmi K50 and K50 Pro smartphones has surfaced online. In the photo, it appears that both the phones have a triple-camera setup with sensors arranged in a triangular shape and placed on a rectangular module. The whole camera setup is placed in the top-left corner.

Previous reports have revealed that the Redmi K50 series smartphones will feature an OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate support and a punch-hole cutout on the top of the screen for housing the camera sensor.

Internally, the K50 will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset while the K50 Pro will pack MediaTek Dimensity 8000 chipset. They will also come with fast charging support, rated at 66W and 67W respectively.

The phones will be running the MIUI 13 custom user interface based on the Android 12 operating system. The company will be launching four models in the lineup and three of them have already passed through the TENAA certification process in China, which indicates that the launch date for these smartphones isn’t far away.

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Lenovo Legion Y90 Geekbench listing gives a glimpse into its performance

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Feb 8, 2022

Lenovo is expected to announce the launch date of the Legion Y90 anytime now, but ahead of that, the gaming phone has made an appearance on Geekbench, giving a glimpse into its performance.

The phone with model number L71061 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and Geekbench reveals that it will be booting into Android 12 out of the box, most likely layered with Lenovo’s skin on top. The listing reveals 18GB of RAM out of which 16.65 is actually available (via MySmartPrice).

Benchmark scores stand at 1227 and 3780 in the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively, which are only a slight upgrade over the preceding Legion 2 Pro model. Hopefully, better results will be seen once retail units begin flowing in.

The Lenovo Legion Y90 gaming phone series is expected to be launched as Lenovo Legion 3 Pro and 3 Elite in global markets and will sport a 6.9″ FHD+ AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate.

A range of gaming-specific features will be offered including RGB lights, a twin cooling fan system, ultrasonic shoulder keys, and two rear capacitive buttons. The phone will pack dual 2,800mAh batteries, totaling at 5,600mAh, with support for 68W charging.

For photography, you get a dual-camera setup comprised of 64MP and 13MP sensors. Selfies will be handled by the single 16MP sensor upfront.

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Realme Book Prime tipped to launch in India by April

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Feb 8, 2022

At the Realme GT 2 series launch event in China in early January, the brand announced a new laptop called Realme Book Enhanced Edition. A little over a month later, this notebook is now said to debut in India under a different name. A rough launch timeline for the computer’s launch in the country has also been tipped.

According to Mukul Sharma (via 91Mobiles), Realme will launch a new laptop in India by April. This notebook will be officially called Realme Book Prime.

The tech influencer says that the computer will most likely be a rebranded Realme Book Enhanced Edition. He also adds that the product will also make its way to other international markets.

Talking about specs, the Realme Book Enhanced Edition sports a 14-inch 2K display (LCD) with a 100% sRGB color gamut, 400 nits peak brightness, and 3:2 aspect ratio. It is powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11320H processor paired with VC liquid cooling system.

The laptop comes with 16GB LPDDR4x RAM and 512GB PCIe SSD. It runs Microsoft Windows 11 and gets its juice from a 54Wh battery.

The computer offers connectivity options, such as WiFi 6, a USB Type-C port with Thunderbolt 4, another USB Type-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2), a USB Type-A port (USB 3.1 Gen 1), and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also has features like a backlit keyboard, dual stereo speakers, fingerprint sensor, ColorOS PC Connect.

Finally, the notebook measures 14.9mm in thickness, weighs 1.47kg, and arrives in two colors (Sky Blue, Island Grey).

Nvidia’s $66 billion deal to acquire Arm has collapsed: Report

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Feb 8, 2022

Nvidia was set to acquire Arm from the SoftBank Group for a whopping sum of 66 billion US Dollars. However, this deal saw scrutiny from various regulators and has apparently collapsed as of right now.

According to sources close the matter (Via ArsTechnica), Team Green’s deal with the Japanese multinational conglomerate has collapsed due to regulators in the US, UK, and EU raised various concerns regarding the possible market effects it will have on rivals within the semiconductor industry. Some of these concerns included anti competitiveness and even national security risks, while the known graphics card maker also faced a lawsuit by the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) last year.

For those unaware, this deal was expected to be the largest ever in the chip industry and would have had Nvidia acquire the company behind ARM’s technology that powers most smartphones across the globe. While companies like MediaTek and others supported the acquisition, others including Qualcomm and Microsoft had objected to the purchase. The report further added that SoftBank will be receiving a fee of up to 1.25 billion US Dollars despite the deal collapsing and is now planning on putting up Arm on an initial public offering.

This will reportedly take place before the end of this year as per one of the people close to the matter. SoftBank might now list Arm in New York as Nvidia reportedly abandoned this deal earlier this week on Monday. This is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now, and stay tuned for more updates.

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Infinix Zero 5G specifications, new renders emerge ahead of launch

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Feb 8, 2022

Infinix Zero 5G is all set to break cover on Feb. 14 in India. The first-ever 5G phone is confirmed to arrive with key specs like Dimensity 900, 13 5G bands, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. Now, fresh leaks have revealed all the major specs of the device.

Infinix Zero 5G specifications (rumored)

The leak states that the Infinix Zero 5G may house a 6.7-inch FHD+ display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. Its front side features a 16-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash.

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The rear camera setup of the Zero 5G features a 48-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel lens with 2x zoom support, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The rear cameras are coupled with a pair of dual-LED flash units. It will run on Android 11 OS with XOS UI on top.

The Dimensity 900 powered device may come with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. Both variants may offer 128 GB of native storage. It may pack a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It seems to feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The images shared above seemingly belong to African / European markets. It reveals that the device may come in orange, blue, and black colors. The device reportedly measures 168.73 x 76.53 x 8.77mm.

Infinix Zero 5G price in India (rumored)

The Infinix Zero 5G is expected to go official with a sub-Rs 20,000 (~$267) pricing in India. With this price tag, it will compete with similarly priced 5G phones such as Tecno POVA 5G, Lava AGNI 5G, Redmi Note 11T, Realme 8s 5G, and the upcoming Realme 9 Pro. The handset will be exclusively available for purchase through Flipkart after its announcement.

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You could soon pick up Xiaomi lifestyle products from the nearest Shell fuel station

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Feb 8, 2022

Xiaomi India on Tuesday announced a new partnership with Shell India with the goal of making its lifestyle products more accessible to consumers. The partnership kickstarts in Bangalore where five Shell fuel stations have been selected to sell a range of Xiaomi accessories and lifestyle goods.

Some of these include Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor, Mi Smart Band 5, Mi 2A Fast Charger with Cable, Mi Beard Trimmer 1C, Redmi Earbuds 2C, Redmi Power Bank 20,000 mAh, and many more.

Xiaomi has a vision of making technology and innovation more accessible to consumers across the country while also tapping into a previously underserved customer base. Through its partnership with Shell, Xiaomi India is demonstrating its commitment to the consumer by allowing the purchase of their favorite Xiaomi and Redmi accessories while on the go.

Commenting on the same, Sunil Baby, Senior Director Offline sales, Xiaomi India, said, “Through our partnership with Shell, our aim is to increase the availability and accessibility of Xiaomi India’s range of accessories in the country for consumers. We are proud to pilot this initiative with hopes of becoming the perfect product partner for consumers and fans across the country. We are hopeful and confident that this partnership will be a disruptor in changing the dynamics of our accessory retail business in our rural markets along with bringing forth the ease of purchase for consumers with round the clock availability“.

Mr. Sanjay Varkey, Director, Shell Retail India, said “We are delighted to partner with a brand like Xiaomi India which follows a similar philosophy like us at Shell of providing customers best in class products and product experience. With this partnership, we are excited to explore the world of electronics and look forward to creating a long lasting relationship with the brand.”

Xiaomi had last year also launched its first omnichannel solution. Called Mi Commerce, it is an initiative to blur online and offline boundaries. Later in 2021, the company announced that it had opened up its 10,000th Mi Home store in China, and appears to now be focusing more on global expansion.

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POCO M4 Pro 5G launching in India on February 15

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