Vivo NEX 5 specifications, pricing leaked

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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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Feb 8, 2022

After teasing for the past few days, POCO has now officially confirmed to debut the POCO M4 Pro 5G in India. The smartphone will be introduced in the country next week. It was announced for other markets in early November.

The POCO M4 Pro 5G is set to launch in India on February 15. Although the brand has not disclosed the time, the live stream will most likely kickstart at 12 PM IST.

Since the device is already official in multiple regions, we know everything about it. For the uninitiated, it is a rebranded Redmi Note 11 5G from China. The phone is also known as Redmi Note 11T 5G in India, which is on sale since December.

In a nutshell, the POCO M4 Pro 5G heading to India is nothing but the already available Redmi Note 11T 5G with a few tweaks on the rear panel. According to a tweet by the brand, the handset will be available in blue, yellow, and black color options in the country.

As far as the specifications are concerned, the smartphone comes with a 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz display (LCD), MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC, 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) dual camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

TECNO POVA 5G launched in India with Dimensity 900 SoC, 120Hz display, and more

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Feb 8, 2022

As scheduled, Tecno has officially launched the TECNO POVA 5G in India. The latest handset from the brand for the country is its first-ever 5G smartphone. This phone was first announced in Nigeria at the end of December. Let’s check out how much it costs and what all it has to offer.

TECNO POVA 5G Price and Availability in India

The TECNO POVA 5G is priced at ₹19,999 ($268) in India for a limited time. It comes in a single Aether Black color option.

The first sale for the handset is planned for February 14 via Amazon India. Customers will get a power bank worth ₹1,999 ($27) for free.

TECNO POVA 5G Specifications and Features

The TECNO POVA 5G is built around a large 6.9-inch display (LCD) with a resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 120Hz refresh rate, 20.5:9 aspect ratio, and 91% screen-to-body ratio. It measures 172.82 x 78.24 x 9.07mm in dimensions and features a plastic body like most budget smartphones.

The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset coupled with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage. There’s support for up to 3GB MemFusion virtual RAM feature and a dedicated MicroSD card slot up to 512GB.

The handset houses a triple camera setup on the rear consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 2MP secondary sensor, and an AI lens. For selfies and video calls, it uses a 16MP snapper.

On the connectivity front, the phone offers a dual-SIM card slot, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou), and USB Type-C. It has all the essential sensors like a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass.

Other features of the device include a 3.5mm headphone jack, DTS-supported speaker, z-axis linear vibration motor, 180Hz touch sampling rate, splash resistance, and 11 5G bands.

Lastly, the smartphone runs HiOS 8 based on Android 11 and gets its juice from a 6,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

New Motorola Edge phone to launch on February 24 in India, Edge 30 Pro expected

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Feb 8, 2022

Several reports have claimed that Motorola will be launching the Motorola Edge 30 Pro in India and Europe this month. A fresh teaser released by the Lenovo-owned brand confirms that a new Edge-series phone will be launching on Feb. 24 in India. It appears that the company could be teasing the arrival of the Edge 30 Pro flagship phone.

Are you ready?!? 24.02 #findyouredge #hellomoto pic.twitter.com/JsQVnDNyY4

— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) February 7, 2022

Reports have revealed that the Motorola Edge 30 Pro will be a rebranded version of the Moto Edge X30 that debuted as the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phone back in December 2021. The leaked renders of the Edge 30 Pro have revealed that it will look exactly like the X30. However, there is a possibility that the Edge 30 Pro could be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner instead of a side-facing one, which is available on the X30.

Motorola Edge 30 Pro specifications (expected)

The Motorola Edge 30 Pro may come with a 6.7-inch OLED display with a punch-hole design. It may offer an FHD+ resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 576Hz touch sampling rate. It may feature a 60-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 50-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit.

The Edge 30 Pro may come with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It will be driven by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. It may draw power from a 5,000mAh battery that supports 68W fast charging.

The device is likely to come preinstalled with Android 12 OS and MyUI. At present, there is no information available on its pricing. It is likely to arrive in black and white color options.

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REDMAGIC 7 series launch date revealed

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Feb 8, 2022

REDMAGIC announced the REDMAGIC 6 and REDMAGIC 6 Pro gaming smartphones in March 2021. The REDMAGIC 6R was made official in May 2021 as a budget-friendly gaming flagship phone. Hence, it appears that the REDMAGIC 7 lineup will include at least three models such as REDMAGIC 7, REDMAGIC 7 Pro, and REDMAGIC 7R. Today, the Chinese manufacturer confirmed that it will be holding an unveiling event at 3 PM (local time) on Feb. 17 to announce the REDMAGIC 7 series.

It can be said based on recent reports that the upcoming launch event may see the arrival of two models: REDMAGIC 7 and REDMAGIC 7 Pro. These devices have reportedly appeared respective model numbers of NX679J and NX709J at Chinese certification platforms. The 3C certification of these models has revealed that REDMAGIC 7 and 7 Pro may debut as the world’s first smartphones with support for 165W fast charging. As far as the REDMAGIC 7R is concerned, the company may announce it a few weeks later.

REDMAGIC 7 specifications (rumored)

The REDMAGIC 7’s TENAA listing has revealed that it has a 6.8-inch OLED FHD+ display that may support up to 165Hz refresh rate. The screen is likely to be integrated with a fingerprint scanner. It will come preinstalled with Android 12 OS and the latest version of Red Magic UI.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will be present under the hood of the REDMAGIC 7. It may come with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The typical value of its battery could be around 4,500mAh. The rear side of the device has a 64-megapixel triple camera unit.

The REDMAGIC 7 Pro is yet to receive TENAA certification. Hence, its specifications are under the wraps. It is speculated that the REDMAGIC 7 lineup may include a model with an under-screen camera.

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Honor 60 SE 5G goes official in China with a starting price of 2,199 yuan ($345)

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Feb 8, 2022

A couple of months ago, Honor had launched its flagship Honor 60 and 60 Pro smartphones in its home market China and today, the company has announced yet another device in the lineup, dubbed as Honor 60 SE.

The company has already started taking pre-orders for the Honor 60 SE smartphone in China and has revealed that the device will start shipping from 18th February, the same day when the device will go on open sale across all channels.

The base model of the Honor 60 SE with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage is priced at 2,199 yuan (~$345) while the 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage model costs 2,499 yuan, which is about $393.

While the company has announced the phone, the full set of specifications has not been revealed yet. Honor has confirmed that the device features a higher 120Hz refresh rate on what is likely to be a Full HD+ display.

The teaser image shared by the company confirms that there’s a punch-hole cutout at the top-center of the screen for housing a 64-megapixel front-facing camera sensor for taking selfies and video calling.

If the previous reports are to be believed, then the phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC. On the backside, the device features a triple-camera setup consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel tertiary camera.

It will be running the Android operating system with the company’s own Magic UI 5.0 on top. While the battery capacity of the smartphone still remains unknown, it has been confirmed that the phone supports 66W fast charging technology.

In related news, Honor has already confirmed that the company will be attending the upcoming Mobile World Congress and has also scheduled a launch event on 28th February where it will unveil Magic series devices.

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Apple iPhone SE with 5G support to reportedly launch on March 8

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Feb 8, 2022

Apple last updated its iPhone SE smartphone in 2020 and keeping the tradition of refreshing the device every alternate year, the Cupertino-based technology giant is now gearing up to launch an updated iPhone SE this year.

There have been several leaks related to the upcoming budget iPhone from Apple, including reports about the phone’s arrival in spring this year. Now, a new report claims that the launch could happen sooner than expected.

A new report coming from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg claims that Apple could be hosting its first launch event of the year on 8th March and at that event, the new iPhone SE 2022 will also get launched. Earlier, there were reports indicating that the device could go official sometime around April or May.

If the latest report is to be believed, then along with the iPhone SE with 5G support, the company will launch three more products at the same event. The Apple iPad Air is also expected to get a refresh. There’s also a possibility that Apple could announce new entry-level MacBook devices powered by M2 chipset or the new 27-inch iMac.

As for the iPhone SE with 5G support coming next month, the device is expected to come with the same design as the currently available model but will arrive with a better set of specifications. It will look like an iPhone 8 but will feature upgrades in terms of internals.

It will come with a 4.7-inch Retina HD LCD display and will also feature a Home button with a fingerprint sensor embedded. It is likely to be the last Apple smartphone to come packed with an LCD display panel and a home button.

The device is also said to be powered by the Apple A15 processor along with 3GB of RAM while there could also be a Plus variant that will pack 4GB of RAM. The chipset also brings support for 5G connectivity to the phone. There will still be a 12-megapixel single camera sensor on the back with improved photography features.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 press release leak reveals everything about the upcoming tablets

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Feb 8, 2022

The upcoming flagship smartphones and tablets from Samsung have been subjected to a lot of leaks and with the launch event just days away, there’s a new leak related to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S8.

The official press release of the Galaxy Tab S8 series has been leaked by well-known tipster Evan Blass ahead of the official launch on 9th February. It basically confirms what the leaks have revealed so far in terms of features and specifications.

It has been confirmed that Samsung will launch three models this time, including a larger Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. All the models will come powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

As for the memory, the devices will start with 8GB of RAM and reach up to 16GB RAM while the storage option will start from 128GB and go up to 512GB. There will also be a microSD card slot for expanding storage up to 1TB.

Coming to the camera department, there will be a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 6-megapixel ultra-wide camera along with a flash. There will be a 12-megapixel front-facing snapper while the Ultra model will have two front-facing cameras housed inside a notch.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 will have an 11-inch LTPS TFT display with 2500 x 1600 pixels screen resolution while the Plus model will have a 12.4-inch AMOLED screen offering a 2800 x 1752 pixels screen resolution. The Galaxy S8 Ultra will feature a 14.6-inch display with 2960 x 1848 pixels resolution and all three of them support a 120Hz refresh rate.

Interestingly, the Tab S8 has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor while the other two models feature an under-display fingerprint sensor. The Plus and Ultra models will also get a new S Pen stylus with a latency of just 2.8ms, a significant improvement over 9ms latency in S7.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, S8 Plus, and S8 Ultra will come powered by an 8,000mAh, 10,090mAh, and 11,200mAh battery respectively and all of them have support for 45W fast charging technology. The pre-orders for the devices will begin from 9th February and will be released in select markets from 25th February.

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Foxconn to start mass production of electric vehicles in Thailand in 2024

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