Last time, we learned that Redmi is expected to launch the Redmi 10C this year in the Indian market. We also learned the codenames of the phone. Now, the smartphone has arrived on the BIS certification hinting at an imminent launch. In addition to this, the Poco C4 budget-centric phone has also cleared the same certification.
These listings confirm that the phones are coming to the Indian market soon. However, there’s no launch date as of now. But so far, we know that the Redmi 10C will be codenamed as ‘Fog’, ‘Rain’, and ‘Wind’.
The smartphone has model number 220333QBI for the Indian market and will be powered by a MediaTek chipset. Unfortunately, we do not know the exact chipset.
The phone will come with a triple camera system and as per a previous leak, it will have a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1 main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP OmniVision sensor.
If we talk about the Poco C4, it also shares a similar model number. It could be a rebadged model of the Redmi 10C. Having said that, it may come with a triple camera system. Just to compare, the predecessor Redmi 9C and Poco C3 came with a 13MP triple camera system. A 50MP main sensor will surely be a big upgrade, at least on paper.
Other than this, we can expect the Redmi 10C and Poco C4 to have HD+ displays and big batteries.
The Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event, scheduled for February 9th, is almost upon us now. The event will see the launch of one of the most awaited devices this year, namely the Galaxy S22 series and the Tab S8 series. And ahead of the big day, Samsung has begun its own unique way of promotions, installing 3D tigers across five of the world’s “most vibrant cities.”
Starting on February 4, Samsung’s “Tiger in the City” campaign will bring a giant 3D tiger roaring to life in New York, London, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, and Seoul. Check it all out in the video below.
“The disruptive 3D tiger will burst through digital barriers to showcase how Samsung’s next smartphone lineup is set to help users own the night with new advancements to its low-light smartphone photography technology,” reads Samsung’s press release.
By channeling the image of the tiger, Samsung is also embracing its innovating past and refusing to play it safe by pushing mobile innovations that shape our world. The company says that the new campaign aims to help customers “feel its vision up close at street level” ahead of the Unpacked event.
The Galaxy S22 series will be comprised of the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra. The Ultra model will be a sort of revival of the now-defunct Note series and will come with an S Pen out of the box.
The Galaxy Tab S8 series will have a similar lineup, comprised of the Tab S8, Tab S8+, and Tab S8 Ultra. From this, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will feature a 14.6-inch 2960x1848px Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Vivo has scheduled to launch the Vivo T1 5G smartphone on February 9 in India. Ahead of its launch, the company has started the promotions of the device on its social media platform. Also, we have learned a few of its specs, thanks to a tipster. Now, another tipster Mukul Sharma has shared the box and camera samples of the smartphone.
Vivo seems to be keeping things simple with the Vivo T1 5G. Especially with the box packaging. The smartphone has a simple White-colored box with the T1 5G and Vivo branding.
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The camera samples of the device have also been shared. These shots have been captured in the daylight and they look good.
Previously we learned that the Vivo T1 5G will come with a 6.58-inch LCD display with an FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.
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The smartphone will be equipped with a triple camera system with a 50MP primary lens and two 2MP sensors. There will be a single 16MP selfie snapper on the front. Inside, it will be powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with up to 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage.
It will pack a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. It will have a side-facing fingerprint scanner and have a 3.5mm audio jack.
The Vivo T1 5G will come at under Rs. 20,000(~$268) in India.
Google recently fixed a whole host of major connectivity issues on their latest Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices. However, the Google flagships can’t seem to catch a break as another bug has appeared on the devices.
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Users have taken to Twitter and Reddit to report and discuss a new issue they are facing with the Magic Eraser feature on the Google Photos app. Users have stated that whenever they tap on the Magic Eraser, the Photos app crashes.
@googlephotos has been crashing every time I try to use the "magic eraser" on my Pixel 6. Has it been the case for anyone else @madebygoogle users?
The bug has apparently come along with the latest update to the Google Photos app. Users have tried to find a workaround to this problem by clearing cache and data but to no avail. Restoring the device to the factory setting also doesn’t work since it removes the Magic Eraser functionality completely from the device.
For those unaware, Magic Eraser is one of the key features in the Pixel 6 devices which uses the machine learning capabilities of Google’s new Tensor processor and enables users to remove unwanted objects or people from their photos.
Google Photo’s official Twitter handle has directed users affected by this bug to follow the steps in their “Fix an installed Android app that isn’t working” article, however, the generic fixes mentioned in the article don’t appear to work.
For users who have not been infected by this new bug yet, we highly recommend you to turn off the automatic update for the Google Photos App for the time being. To turn off automatic updates for your Google Photos app, go to the Play Store and open the Google Photos app page. Then click the three dots button on the top right and uncheck the “Enable auto-update” checkbox.
Indian smartphone accessories and gadgets manufacturer iGear has launched a new product in India dubbed iGear Evoke Solar Radio and MP3 player. The product adopts a retro-styled design with a design looking like a radio cassette player but instead, it is just a radio and MP3 player.
In keeping up with the retro design, the Evoke ditches the more modern digital dial but instead, it comes with an analog dial with moving needle tuning indicators and more. The body is made from toughened ABS plastic
The radio is well suited for regions where electricity is a challenge, as it comes with solar charging support. It isn’t just designed for FM radio but it still supports AM and SW. It also features support for Bluetooth 5.0 which can be used to play music from a connected phone. There is also a USB flash drive port to also connect a media device. The 5-watt speaker onboard is powerful enough to deliver vivid bass.
The iGear Evoke packs a 1200mAh battery that is rechargeable. The design includes a solar panel at the top integrated with the body and can charge the battery. Apart from solar charging, it can also be charged from a power source.
Solar panel
As for the price, the iGear Evoke solar radio and MP3 player is priced at Rs. 3000 (~$40). The device will be available in three color options – Pearl Blue, White-Champagne Gold, and Yellow- Black. The gadget will be sold on Amazon, Flipkart, and via iGear’s website.
OnePlus has steadily been expanding its Nord lineup. Many of you may already be familiar with the OnePlus Nord CE 2 that has been making rounds on the internet lately, but it’s now known that the device will be joined by a Lite version. While several of its specs have already been leaked, a tipster has shared more details about its camera setup.
According to tipster Yogesh Brar (via 91mobiles), OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will have a triple camera setup at the rear, comprised of a 64MP OmniVision primary camera, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. The selfie shooter upfront will be a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 by Yogesh Brar x 91mobiles
The fan-favorite alert slider has unfortunately been given a miss but a headphone jack has been retained.
A previous leak from OnLeaks had revealed that the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite would have a 6.59-inch fluid full-HD display but did not mention its type. Yogesh suspects that it could be an LCD panel.
The older leak had also revealed that the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, supported by up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The battery is expected to be sized 5,000mAh with 33W charging support. And out of the box, the device will be booting into Android 11-based OxygenOS.
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite’s price tag is said to read Rs 20,000 or so for the base model but we should be getting official confirmations quite soon.
Xiaomi had just announced the results of an independent review that was conducted for its data protection standards. The company passed the annual audit for data privacy, which was in compliance with the European Union.
The Chinese tech giant had brought in TRUSTe LLC, a subsidiary of TrustArc, for the independent audit of its data protection and security management system. Furthermore, this review had tested in details if the processing of personal information conducted by Xiaomi is in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU). TRUSTe said in the review that “The measures described in the GDPR Validation Assessment were suitably designed to provide reasonable assurance,” with the review meeting all 40 GDPR validation requirements.
In a statement, the smartphone maker stated that its annual assessment has passed the standard with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation requirements. Xiaomi has been going through these annual audits by TrustArc since the regulation was first introduced back in 2018. The company also added that it will continue to maintain its high standards when it comes to user privacy and private data protection.
Cui Baoqiu, Vice President and Chairman of Xiaomi Security and Privacy Committee, said that “We regularly engage with TRUSTe, as well as other credible institutions globally to warrant that Xiaomi’s user privacy protection, including GDPR compliance, keeps improving and perfecting its practices to offer our users reliable and trustworthy products and services. I’m very pleased to see that Xiaomi has completed TRUSTe’s annual audit of GDPR privacy compliance, which demonstrates our commitment to privacy protection.”
The Find N 5G was launched only in December but OPPO appears to be already working on a couple of new foldables. A tipster had earlier shared that the company is gearing up for the release of a Galaxy Z Flip3 rival. But a new report now details another model with a unique dual-hinge design.
On July 6, 2021, OPPO filed a new design patent for a foldable phone with the ability to fold at two points (via LetsGoDigital). This patent was approved and released this month. The device featured within is equipped with a 5.5” cover display and a 7.1” inner screen.
The inside display has a wide format and is comparable to the one on the OPPO Find N, although the patent design is bout 15% narrower. The second hinge allows the right-most part with the rear cameras to be folded in the opposite direction. This in turn helps the triple camera setup to be brought to the front, using which selfies can be clicked.
The outside display has a punch hole in the top center, housing the selfie camera. There are no such cutouts on the main screen though, opening up the possibility of an under-screen camera.
As for the other stuff, you get the power button on the right and volume keys on the left. Both top and bottom edges feature speakers and microphones, but the bottom also has a USB-C port.
The release date of the futuristic foldable phone is completely in the dark at the moment and it isn’t even known if OPPO is planning to make the device go mainstream. Regardless, we should be seeing more leaks in the coming months, so stay tuned.
The POCO M4 Pro 5G is the brand’s latest smartphone. The device went official in early November 2021. The handset is originally called Redmi Note 11 5G in China. It also goes by the name of Redmi Note 11T 5G in India. Now, months later, the phone seems to launch in India very soon.
Source: 91Mobiles
POCO is teasing the launch of a new smartphone in India. At the same time, 91Mobiles has shared a teaser poster showcasing the device.
According to the image, the phone appears to be none other than POCO M4 Pro 5G. However, the publication mentioned that we cannot rule out the possibility of the newly rumored POCO M4 Pro 4G.
According to reports, the 4G variant of POCO M4 Pro will be a rebranded Redmi Note 11S. The latter’s camera module is different than that of the handset shown in the poster attached above.
Hence, we believe the next POCO-branded smartphone launching in India is most likely POCO M4 Pro 5G. However, we cannot rule out the possibility of POCO M4 Pro 4G releasing together.
POCO M4 Pro 5G
Anyway, whatever handset or handsets the brand brings to the market, they will be on sale alongside the original versions in India. The Redmi Note 11T 5G has already been released in the country, while the Redmi Note 11S will go official next week.
Which phone do you think POCO will debut in India? Do you think we will only witness the release of only the 5G version of POCO M4 Por or both 5G as well as 4G? Do let us know in the comment section.
The OPPO Find X5 has just been spotted receiving new certifications. The upcoming flagship smartphone has been spotted on both GCF and TDRA database, which revealed its model number as well.
The news arrives from Abhishek Yadav who shared the information on Twitter. On the social media post, he also shared screenshots of the certification listings as well. Looking at these images, we can clearly see that the Chinese smartphone maker is working on the Find X5, which has a model number CPH2307. This is confirmed in the other certification as well. Unfortunately, these listings do not reveal any other finer details regarding the OPPO Find X5 series.
As per a Nashville Chatterreport, even the Find X5 Pro has received the TDRA certification. The higher end Pro variant will apparently carry the model number CPH2305. Previously, we had also reported on the new Find X5 series receiving 3C certification in China. This report had also hinted at the upcoming premium grade handsets featuring 80W fast charging. While we do not have any official news regarding the Find X5 series specs, the Pro model is rumored to sport a 6.7 inch AMOLED LTPO 2.0 QHD+ 120Hz display, a 32 megapixel Sony IMX709 selfie shooter and a 50 megapixel (Sony IMX766, with OIS) + 50 megapixel (ultra wide) + 13 megapixel triple rear camera model with MariSilicon X NPU.
Find X5 / X5 Pro renders by OnLeaks and Prepp.in
Under the hood, the flagship will likely feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC along with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a large 5,000mAh battery pack. Keep in mind that these are still just speculations at the moment, so take this report with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.
EA has just made Apex Legends Mobile available for download in select countries. The game has been in beta builds since last year, and now, Respawn (the developers behind Apex Legends) is finally being released across the globe.
As of right now, the company has soft launched the mobile version of the popular battle royale title. In other words, it is not globally available at the moment and is currently limited to Android users. Furthermore, Apex Legends Mobile will be available for download in regions including, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand.
If you’re nation is not in this list, you can still opt to pre-register for the game on Google Play Store, which offers you a chance at being invited to the beta test. Respawn have stated that the game is still in an early version and is being tested with a limited playerbase. This basically means that the game is being rolled out in a staggered manner and it isn’t available to the broader market. Unfortunately, since its exclusive to Android right now, iOS players will have to wait a bit longer.
For those unaware, Apex Legends Mobile offers a gameplay that is identical to its PC counterpart, similar to PUBG and PUBG Mobile. So, players teams up with two other players and dives into the map with a zone that shortens overtime. Unlike PUBG, the battle royal has just 60 players in total over 100 people in PUBG. Furthermore, its mechanics encourages firefights to help boost your armor, to add more diversity over luck based looting. Another major aspect is its different characters that arrive with different active and passives abilities as well.
OnePlus on Friday, officially announced the launch of the new OnePlus TV Y1S and OnePlus TV Y1S Edge in India. These TVs will be an addition to the already available Y-series of TVs in India.
Currently, OnePlus has the OnePlus TV Y1 in its Y-series. Now, with the addition of the Y1S and Y1S Edge, the company will expand its affordable TV range in the country. The company said that the Y-series is targeted to bring accessible connected ecosystem experiences across different screen sizes. The Y-series TVs including the upcoming Y1S and Y1S Edge will come at affordable prices.
Furthermore, the Y1S will be launched exclusively in the online market, whereas, the TV Y1S Edge will be available in the offline market.
“We believe the new range of the OnePlus TVs will re-define smart TV experience by providing unparalleled quality, along with a premium design and an elevated viewing experience, while bringing these offerings at truly affordable price points”, said Navnit Nakra, Oneplus India CEO and Head of India region.
Apart from this, a recent leak revealed that the new OnePlus TV Y1S series will launch as early as this month on February 17. It will come with minimal bezels on all three sides, while the bottom bezels will be slightly thicker as it will have the Oneplus logo.
The Y1S series will likely come with a similar design as the existing OnePlus TV Y1. The upcoming TVs were tipped to come with 20W speakers backed by Dolby Audio. The series will have HDR10+ support and is expected to come with dual-band WiFi. It will run on Android TV 11 OS.
OPPO’s Reno lineup has become sort of a bridge between mid-rangers and flagships, bringing great specs and premium designs at prices that don’t exactly undercut the competition. And as its latest iteration commences its global journey starting with India on February 4th, we put its more affordable offering – OPPO Reno7 5G – to the test to see if its Rs 28,999 price tag is truly worth the surcharge.
OPPO Reno7 5G Review: Design
Unlike the Reno7 Pro, the standard model opts for a plastic frame, although the overall design is just as attractive. The review unit I received is painted “Startrails Blue” and turns into quite the light show when moved around under the sun. There’s some glitter action going on, paired with a pattern that has been inspired by star trails. OPPO says that a dual-texture, dual-coating layer has been introduced to the rear AG glass panel to give the phone two different layers of color – and it does result in a gradient finish.
But what good are looks if not complemented by a great in-hand feel? Thankfully, the Reno7 is quite comfy to hold with the textured rear providing optimal grip. The 6.4” display size is a sweet spot for me, allowing for a great viewing experience without compromising much on single-hand usage. One can even argue that the device’s size and weight are one of its biggest selling points. In a market that’s currently dominated by 200g+ 6.7”+ behemoths, the Reno7’s 173g weight and 7.81mm thickness sure do feel like a breath of fresh air.
However, OPPO’s design choices get more interesting when last year’s Reno6 is brought into the picture. The older model had gone for a plastic back + metal frame build with flat edges and looked arguably more premium. OPPO has kept the boxy look a Pro model-exclusive this year but those familiar with it would argue that rounded designs are comfier in hand.
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But there’s also the case of the bezels. The Reno7’s bezels appear to have grown all around compared to last year’s Reno6, and this, unfortunately, is something I can’t forgive. You could say a large chin is the arch-nemesis of premium designs and is definitely not something you’d expect from a 2022 mid-ranger.
Display
The OPPO Reno7 5G, as already stated, sports a 6.4-inch OLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. Colors are crisp, sunlight legibility is passable, tint issues are non-existent, but there are a couple of snags – HDR10 support appears to be missing and the 90Hz refresh rate loses out to the 120Hz display-brandishing rivals at the same price point. Still, the difference between 90Hz and 120Hz isn’t all that much, and the overall experience is buttery smooth.
The display also houses a fingerprint scanner underneath. It’s fast enough for an optical sensor, has high accuracy, and misreads are rare.
Software
The OPPO Reno7 5G boots into ColorOS 12 based on Android 11 out of the box and the software is by far the most impressive feature of the phone to me. The latest version of OPPO’s software skin is both fairly feature-rich yet minimal at the same time, and feels rock-stable. I didn’t run into any lags or bugs during my week-long usage, which honestly has become a luxury lately.
Pushing stability aside, another great perk of ColorOS 12 is the customization that it offers without warranting the use of the clunky built-in Theme Store. The ‘Personalizations’ menu within Settings allows you to customize the OS to your heart’s content and spans icons, always-on display, wallpapers, font, fingerprint animation, and quick settings. If you’re not digging the default look, then playing around with Personalizations a bit can even help you achieve something more akin to stock Android. Just take a look at the screenshots below (click to enlarge) to get a better idea of what I’m talking about.
Personalizations
Triple dark modes
OxygenOS-ification
Do keep in mind that the first boot will land you into plenty of bloatware that includes stuff like ‘Moj.’ All of it can be uninstalled, thankfully, and OPPO even goes a step further by giving users the ability to disable almost every system app.
The only catch here is the lack of Android 12 out of the box but OPPO will hopefully be rolling out the version soon.
Benchmarks and Gaming
The Reno7 5G reuses the good old MediaTek Dimensity 900 from its predecessor, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. App launching speeds and scrolling performance is impressive, and we wouldn’t blame you if you end up thinking that the phone packs a flagship chip under the hood.
Geekbench 5
AnTuTu
Virtually no throttling
Contrary to popular opinion about MediaTek, the chip rarely seems to heat up, resulting in a consistently cool back panel. PUBGM/BGMI is a joy to play at Smooth + Extreme settings, although increasing graphics quality any further drops the frame rate down to ‘Ultra.’ But nope, no sign of heating or lags at all here either, and touch response is great too.
The speaker performance is quite disappointing, though. I could’ve let the lack of stereo speakers slide if the single bottom-firing unit had been of adequate quality, but nope, they sound average at best and get tinny at higher volumes. The lack of Dolby Atmos doesn’t help either.
The Reno7 5G scores 430,908 on AnTuTu which positions it somewhere between the Snapdragon 765G and Snapdragon 778G. The 778G is still noticeably more powerful though, especially when it comes to graphics, and is actually a common chip in the price segment.
On Geekbench 5, you get scores of 727 and 2,190 on single-core and multi-core tests, respectively, that are fairly adequate for a mid-ranger.
Battery
The Reno7 5G runs on a 4,500 mAh battery, which is slightly larger than the 4,300 unit on its predecessor. A full day’s use is guaranteed if you’re not gaming, and peeps who use smartphones as modern-day bar phones should get much better results.
There is one concern, however. I found overnight battery drain a bit higher than usual, with the phone losing 1% for each hour it’s left alone brooding. This can be forgiven considering the device is running its very first software build, but OPPO, if you’re reading this, please fix.
Battery drain is consistent even when idle but it could be the AOD
The slight battery drain is made up for by charging speeds that totally smoke the competition. 65W is no joke, and it’s almost mesmerizing to see the battery percentage climb by 1 every few seconds. 0-100 takes around 30 minutes, which sits perfectly in line with OPPO’s own claims.
OPPO Reno7 5G Review: Cameras
The triple camera setup at the rear is decent for the price and comprises a 64MP main camera, an 8MP wide-angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera. The app is fairly extensive, covering almost every aspect of mobile photography. Daylight shooting through the primary lens lands you some pleasing, Instagram-ready images, thanks to an elaborate AI mode that makes useful tweaks per the scene. Colors are fairly natural overall, although skies can appear a bit bluer than they actually are.
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Indoor sample
Selfie sample
But that’s not to say that the primary unit is flawless. Details are my main gripe with the shooter — many images, particularly of wider landscapes, lose their clarity upon zooming in. The 64MP mode does help overcome the shortcoming a little but its scope is limited.
The 8MP ultrawide camera clicks images that are more or less comparable to the primary shooter in terms of colors, dynamic range, and contrast. Still, having a less dense pixel count means that image details are even more scarce upon zooming, but you should be just fine posting them on your socials.
Ultrawide
Primary
Next up is the 2MP macro lens, and unlike the other two rear sensors, this one’s truly useless. Not only does it have trouble focusing on subjects up close, which is exactly what it was built for, but results are quite blurry and not at all serviceable. You’d be better off zooming in on subjects from the 64MP unit, which makes me wonder why OPPO bothered bundling such a bog-standard macro in the first place.
2MP macro sample
Night photography is a combo of heavy processing and plenty of oversharpening, but switching to the dedicated Night mode addresses most of the concerns from the default mode. A point of bother here are subjects like street lights spreading all over the images and some lens flaring, and that’s something that doesn’t appear to be the kind that can be fixed by software processing.
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Night mode in extremely dark conditions
Ultrawide
The OPPO Reno7 5G offers up to 4K 30 FPS video recording, but dropping it to 1080p grants access to the “Ultra Steady” EIS mode, which is most impressive. Also supported is “Bokeh Flare Portrait Video” which blurs the background in real-time when it detects a human subject in a video. Good stuff.
OPPO Reno7 Review: Verdict
The OPPO Reno7 5G lacks the more-premium design of its Pro sibling (our review here) and also gives a miss to that pretty light-up camera module. But for around Rs 10,000 less, it offers better value for money. The Dimensity 900 chip shows around 50% lower benchmark scores than flagship models but performs just as well in day-to-day tasks.
However, things get more interesting when the competition is reeled in. You get offerings like the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE and the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G that seem to offer more, at least in terms of performance, at over Rs 3,000 less. But none of them offer 65W fast charging, and some may also prefer the Reno7’s flashy design.
There’s also the case of the Reno6 5G that carries a near-identical spec-sheet despite being a year old. The device boots into Android 11 out of the box just like the Reno7, meaning both should get updated up to Android 13. Its price may be Rs 1,000 higher but that doesn’t stop it from being a great alternative to its successor.
All in all, the OPPO Reno7 5G is no all-rounder, but if design, software experience, battery life, and charging are your thing, then you’re in for a treat.
Earlier this week, Apple published a new support document related to its 2021 MacBook Pro lineup and its Pro Display XDR. Apparently, both devices limit their overall brightness on the screen, to avoid damage when the display panel is running at high temperatures.
2021 MacBook Pro
In the support document, the Cupertino based giant stated that a caution symbol will be displayed in the menu bar or display menu in the Control Center of a 2021 MacBook Pro or Apple Pro Display XDR. This alert notifies the users that the display is in low power mode and that the brightness will be limited as well (Via MacRumors). The iPhone maker says that this only occurs in a few scenarios. This include, ambient temperature of the room being high or if bright content is displayed on the screen for a long time.
The brand also offered certain solutions for users that are repeatedly seeing the warning pop up. So let’s have a look:
On MacBook Pro with Liquid Retina XDR display, quit any apps that could be consuming significant system resources.
Use the Apple XDR Display or Pro Display XDR reference mode unless your current workflow requires a specific reference mode.
Lower the ambient temperature of the room.
Close or hide any windows with HDR content.
Choose Apple menu > Sleep to put your Mac to sleep. Let your display cool down for 5-10 minutes, then press any key on the keyboard to wake your Mac.
Apart from these, the company says that simply lowering the room’s temperature or putting the devices to sleep for a while might help in cooling it down. As per the official support document, users that face this issue regularly despite the ambient temperature of the room being under 25 degree Celsius should contact Apple Support.
OPPO’s Reno family is known for its attractive and unique design paired with capable cameras. And today, a brand new Reno series has made its way into India. Considering its previous offerings, the expectations for the latest models are high.
We recently managed to get our hands on the Reno7 Pro 5G, which is the higher end model in the series and is positioned just below the company’s flagship entries. This is also the same smartphone that launched in China back in December 2021. And now, here’s the OPPO Reno7 Pro review based on my first-hand experience with the device, so let’s see if the phone is worth its price.
OPPO Reno7 Pro Review: Design
Similar to the iPhone, the Reno7 Pro 5G features a flat rear panel, with absolutely no curves, save for the corners. Coming from a device with a curved back, it took some time for me to get used to the Reno7 Pro initially. But I have to add that it wasn’t unwieldy in any manner. The handset felt great in the hand, although I was worried about dropping it since it was quite slim (measuring just 7.45mm).
The device’s sharp edges did not dig into my hands either. So holding on to it for long periods of time wasn’t uncomfortable. This was further complemented by its 180g weight that is lighter than many modern day high-end smartphones. However, it’s a tall phone and one-handed use wasn’t easy with my average sized hand. The Reno7 Pro also features stereo speakers situated at the bottom. It is loud and clear, but I found that the audio quality takes a dip at the peak volume.
The color of the Reno7 Pro appears to shift based on the angle and amount of light being reflected off of its rear panel. (Here it has a bluish hue)
Talking about the looks, OPPO undoubtedly placed an emphasis on the design of the smartphone. The rear features a Panda Glass panel (alkali-aluminosilicate sheet glass) that has a total of 1.2 million micro etchings that create the illusion of thousands of stars (company calls it the OPPO Glow). So under direct light, the rear panel of the Reno7 Pro glitters bright. This is even more prominent under direct sunlight. In all honesty, this is a bit of a hit or miss design. The device features a solid build with metallic frames and premium finish, but the glittering rear panel seems to take away from its elegance overall (I had the Starlight Black variant). However, this is more of a personal preference than an objective standpoint and others might like this design quite a bit.
Under direct sunlight, the Reno7 Pro glitters like its filled with tiny diamonds and showcases its true black color
A nitpick that I do have for the device’s design is the tall camera bump. I have never liked the fact that my smartphone can’t rest flat on its back, ever since camera bumps became prevalent. But this time around, I’m willing to accept the bump for one reason alone, the ring light. Remember how smartphones used to offer LED notification light a few years ago, well, it has made a reappearance with the Reno7 Pro.
The camera’s tall bump also houses an LED light that surrounds the entire module. I found it to be quite handy since I usually placed the Reno7 Pro on its display. The camera module itself also has a dual tone design. The upper half with the primary sensor is raised higher, while the lower half is shorter but features a mirror finish on the metallic surface.
Display
The OPPO Reno7 Pro sports a 6.55 inch AMOLED display with a FHD+ resolution (2400x1080px). This screen offers 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling, 20:9 aspect ratio and a high screen to body ratio of 92.8 percent. While the display isn’t exactly the best on paper, it isn’t lacking by any means and even offers HDR10+ support.
However, there were a couple of issues I had with the screen. The Reno7 Pro did not perform great under direct sunlight (despite having a 920 nits peak brightness, I tried auto and manual adjustments). Also, 120Hz refresh rate would’ve been appreciated. But it still did well overall, with media consumption and gaming also being a delightful experience. While the side bezels are the narrowest its ever been on a Reno phone, there is a noticeable chin at the bottom. The top left corner of the display also houses a punch hole selfie camera, which didn’t bother me while watching movies or playing games.
Software
Arriving at the software side of the device, the Reno7 Pro runs on the Android 11 OS based ColorOS 12 out of the box. Apart from its premium build, the software was also one of its stronger suits. OPPO has come a long way with its ColorOS custom skin, with the latest iteration offering a great user experience and solid stability. I did not encounter any kind of lags, glitches, or bugs so far, and the Chinese smartphone brand also offers multiple customization options.
As for ways to personalize your Reno phone, ColorOS 12 lets you customize icons, wallpapers, fingerprint scanner animation, and my personal favorite, the Always On Display in various different ways. You’re also offered a number of themes as well. Unfortunately, while ColorOS has a solid user experience, it is still packed with bloatware. Luckily, most of these are removable, so you’re not completely helpless in this regard.
Gaming & Benchmark
Under the hood, the Reno7 Pro features a new MediaTek chipset, the Dimensity 1200 MAX chipset. As the name suggests, the Dimensity 1200 MAX is an upgraded version of the Dimensity 1200, which was featured in the Reno6 Pro. However, it is not a simple overclocked variant, rather, the MAX version offers enhancements for the display and imaging capabilities. Additionally, the model I tested housed 256GB of internal storage and 12GB of RAM, which can be virtually expanded by up to 7GB.
I ran the Reno7 Pro through a couple of benchmarks, including the 3DMark, Geekbench 5, and AnTuTu. For games, I ran Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) on the smartphone, since it’s one of the most popular titles in the Indian market. Talking about the benchmarks first, the device scored an average of around 808 in Geekbench 5’s single core test, and around the 2900 mark in the mutli core test. This puts it close to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, which was also reflected in our other benchmarks as well. In 3DMark, the device hit a score just under 4,300 in the Wild Life test, while its AnTuTu results were within the 630,000 and 650,000 range in the tests.
3DMark Wild Life Test
GeekBench 5 Test
AnTuTu Test
In BGMI, I ran the game in either “Smooth + Extreme” settings or the “Ultra + HDR” pairing to test the different ends of the graphical settings. As expected, the former offered a much smoother gameplay experience and is likely a better option for those looking for a competitive edge, but with HDR enabled, the graphical fidelity was better, but at the cost of framerate. However, I didn’t experience any major stutters or lags in either of the settings. Between the benchmarks and gaming tests, the Reno7 Pro also managed to remain cool, with the back panel only becoming slightly warm after playing a couple of matches on BGMI. Notably, OPPO is also offering a dedicated gaming mode to further enhance your gaming experience, despite the device not being a ‘gaming smartphone’.
Battery & Charging
The Reno7 Pro 5G is powered by a 4,500mAh battery pack with 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging. As per the company’s official claims, the device can be charged to 100 percent in just 31 minutes. During my OPPO Reno7 Pro review, I found the claim to be accurate. When I first got the device, I charged it to full to see how long it would last without having to charge it again. I used the Reno7 Pro for social media, light gaming, and an unhealthy amount of Netflix series and movies (its 20:9 aspect ratio and HDR enabled screen really spoiled me).
The device lasted just under 2 days in a single full charge and was topped up in a little over 30 minutes. So, with moderate use, the Reno7 Pro would likely last for around 1.5 days. But depending on your usage, it might last even longer. But expect the battery life to take a hit if you game on your smartphone often or watch a lot of movies as well.
Camera
The OPPO Reno7 Pro features a triple camera setup on the rear, consisting of a 50 megapixel primary camera, 8 megapixel ultra-wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel macro sensor on the rear. Meanwhile, the front features a 32 megapixel punch hole selfie shooter. The camera app is also jam packed with different modes and features, with most of them being actually useful and fun to play around with. This also includes various beauty filters and retouching options. Being marketed as a camera phone, the device is capable, but with a few flaws. To put it simply, OPPO is offering powerful tools for a great photography experience, but you’ll need to tinker with the camera a bit to figure out the most optimal settings.
Primary
In ideal conditions, the smartphone’s main 50 megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor captured images with a good amount of detail and fairly accurate colors. HDR worked well in most scenarios too, offering better colors while highlighting the shadows as well. However, when HDR was enabled, the camera was prone to overexpose the image and the colors seemed artificial when shooting in scenes with a lot of light.
Primary Camera: HDR Off (Scene 1)
Primary Camera: HDR On (Scene 1)
Primary Camera: HDR Off (Scene 2)
Primary Camera: HDR On (Scene 2)
The main camera also offers the usual night mode that helps in taking better images in low light scenes. Looking at the scene in the park, we can observe that the image with night mode enabled offers better exposure and much better color reproduction. Unfortunately, it didn’t work as intended 100 percent of the time, but when it did, the results were quite good.
Primary Camera: Shot under Artificial Lighting
The main camera also offers the usual night mode that helps in taking better images in low light scenes. Looking at the scene in the park, we can observe that the image with night mode enabled offers better exposure and much better color reproduction. Unfortunately, it didn’t work as intended 100 percent of the time, but when it did, the results were quite good.
Primary Camera: Night Mode Off
Primary Camera: Night Mode On
For the Reno7 series, the company had heavily marketed its portrait mode. This is available on both front and rear cameras. The bokeh effect on this mode is quite solid, with great edge detection. However, it did face some issues in differentiating between the background and the subject when there was a lack of proper lighting. OPPO even offers users the option to adjust the blur in this mode as well.
Portrait shot (Front)
Portrait shot (Rear)
Portrait shot (Rear) 2
Ultra Wide Angle
Arriving at the wide angle lens, it is an 8 megapixel camera that offers a 119˚ field of view. In broad daylight, the wide angle lens was capable of capturing a wider image than the primary sensor, but lacked the same level of detail. Its performance takes an even greater hit during low light scenarios.
Primary Camera (Scene 3)
Ultra Wide Angle Lens (Scene 3)
Primary Camera (Scene 4)
Ultra Wide Angle Lens (Scene 4)
Furthermore, the wide angle lenses also support HDR like the main camera. However, it also suffers from the same exposure and color reproduction issue as the primary sensor in well lit scenes. You can also shoot videos from the wide angle camera, but they aren’t great to be honest, with visible noise even in daylight.
Macro
Unfortunately, the Reno7 Pro still, disappointingly, offers a 2 megapixel lens. This implies that the camera outputs low quality images. Having this sensor does offer more options, but shooting close-ups from the primary lens is often times better, since this sensor also had trouble focusing properly on the subject as well.
Selfie Camera
One of the highlighting features of the Reno7 Pro is its front facing camera. The device is the first in the world to feature the Sony IMX709 sensor, which OPPO claims offers a great selfie experience. This sensor is exclusive to the brand and I found it to be capable in my tests. Looking at the selfie shots, the colors were natural in most scenarios.
Selfie: Shot under artificial light in the evening
Selfie: overexposed image with unnatural colors
Selfie: Night shot, with balanced exposure but visible noise
But in low light scenes, the phone cranks up the ISO a bit too high at times. This makes the image seem unnaturally bright, with visible noise in the image. However, in proper lighting, the selfies retain good details with the images appearing natural. A handy feature offered in the camera app is the wide view mode that broadens the FOV. In other words, it makes it easier for you and your buddies to fit in the frame for a group selfie.
Regular Selfie
Wide View Selfie
Verdict
For a price tag of 39,999 INR (roughly 535 US Dollars), there are a number of great alternatives from rival brands that the Reno7 Pro will have to compete against in the Indian market. This includes the likes of the OnePlus 9R (Snapdragon 870), Xiaomi 11T Pro (Snapdragon 888), and the Motorola Edge 20 Pro (Snapdragon 870). The processors on these devices are faster than the Dimensity 1200 MAX on the Reno7 Pro. So, even if the device offers a smooth gaming experience, choosing one of the aforementioned models might be better for mobile gamers.
But, performance isn’t everything and there are a number of other factors to consider. OPPO’s latest entry features a high-end premium build quality, solid software, capable cameras, and a unique design, with the ring LED lights being an added bonus. This makes it a worthwhile consideration for those that do not game on their smartphones, since the Dimensity 1200 MAX is more than capable of handling day to day tasks with ease.
So while I may not recommend this model to people who want the latest and the greatest, the Reno7 Pro might be suited for those looking for a premium experience without breaking the bank for a full-fledged flagship.
Yesterday, three smartphones supposedly belonging to the Redmi K50 series got certified by TENAA. At the same time, one of these handsets had also appeared on BIS. Let’s check out what we can expect from this device.
Redmi K40
According to Yash (@i_hsay), a Xiaomi group phone with model number 22021211RI has been certified by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards). Hence, we can expect this handset to launch in India.
The BIS listing of the said smartphone went live, following the TENAA certification of its Chinese variant with model number 22021211RC. Digital Chat Station says that this device is part of the upcoming Redmi K50 series.
Unfortunately, the exact name of the phone is a mystery as of now. However, thanks to Geekbench, we know that it will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset.
This handset is long rumored as the vanilla Redmi K50. For the unaware, last year’s Redmi K40 is known as Mi 11X in India and POCO F3 in other international markets. Hence, the newer model could go official as Xiaomi 12X and POCO F4 outside mainland China.
However, there’s a problem with the ‘Xiaomi 12X’ branding. The company already sells a smartphone called Xiaomi 12X in China as a toned-down version of vanilla Xiaomi 12.
We expect to learn more about this phone in the coming days as it is anticipated to launch by the end of February in China. Perhaps, we may learn its official names very soon.
Today(February 4th), Oppo took wraps off the Oppo Reno7 and Reno7 Pro phones in the Indian market. Apart from phones, the company also launched the Oppo Watch Free and Oppo Enco M32 in Green shade in India.
Oppo Watch Free
The Oppo Watch Free comes with a smart band-like design sporting a 1.64-inch touch color AMOLED panel. It has a 280 x 456 pixels resolution, 326 PPI pixel density, and DCI-P3 color gamut. It comes with more than 100+ sports modes including running, walking, rowing machine, elliptical machine, cricket, archery, volleyball, swimming, and more.
It comes with a heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, sleep tracker, and snoring detection. It can also control music and show notifications and call alerts. The smartwatch has a 230mAh battery that is claimed to offer 14 days of battery life. It also has fast charging support.
It has a 5 ATM water resistance rating and has Bluetooth v5.0 support. Following are its measurements – 46×29.7×10.6mm. As for the pricing, the Oppo Watch Free costs Rs. 5,999(~$80) in India and will be available on Flipkart and Oppo’s official websites. The company is yet to reveal the first sale date of the smartwatch.
Oppo Enco M32
Last month, Oppo launched the Enco M32 in India, but it was only available in the Black shade. Now, Oppo has officially launched the Oppo Enco M32 neckband earphones in the new Green color. It costs Rs. 1,799(~$24), but it will be available for Rs. 1,499(~$20) between February 9 to February 11 in India.
The Oppo Enco M32 comes with 10mm drivers and has independent bass chambers. It supports magnetic pause/play and on/off features. The neckband earphones have an omnidirectional MEMC microphone for calls and support ENC (Environmental Noice Cancellation) for calls.
It has Bluetooth v5.0 and is IP55 water and dust-resistant. The smartwatch has a 220mAh battery that is claimed to offer up to 28 hours of playback. It also has fast charging support with which one can enjoy 20 hours of music with just 10 minutes of charging.
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A53 smartphones were spotted at India’s BIS certification platform in the recent past. Now, the Galaxy A73 has also bagged approval from the BIS authority. In addition, the Galaxy A33 and A53 support pages have gone live on Samsung India’s website, which indicates that both models may launch as soon as this month in the country. The A73’s support page hasn’t yet appeared on the official Samsung site in the country.
As revealed by MySmartPrice, the support pages of the Galaxy A33 5G with SM-A336E/DS model number and Galaxy A53 5G with SM-A53E/DS model number are now live on Samsung India’s website. Unfortunately, these listings have no information on their specs. The third screenshot in the slideshow shows that the Galaxy A73 with SM-A736B/DS has been certified by the BIS agency in the country.
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G specifications (rumored)
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G CAD renders by OnLeaks / 91mobiles
The Galaxy A33 5G may come with a 6.4-inch AMOLED FHD+ waterdrop notch display and a 48-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit. It may come with a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G specifications (rumored)
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
The Galaxy A53 5Gv is likely to come with a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz punch-hole screen, Exynos 1200 chipset, up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. It may feature a 32-megapixel front camera a, a 64-megapixel (main) + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) + 5-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit, and an in-display fingerprint scanner.
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G specifications (rumored)
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G CAD renders by OnLeaks / Zoutons
The Galaxy A73 5G is expected to arrive with a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz punch-hole display, a 108-mgeapixel quad-camera unit, and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. It may come with Snapdragon 750G, 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage. All three phones are likely to run on Android 12 OS with One UI 4.x on top and an IP67 rated chassis.
Realme is gearing to launch new C-series of smartphones in different markets. Realme Thailand has confirmed the arrival of the Realme C35 handset. It has also revealed the name of the chipset that will be driving the smartphone.
The Chinese manufacturer has confirmed that the Realme C35 will be powered by the Unisoc T616 chipset. To recollect, the handset was seen with model number RMX3511, 4 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS in January.
The TUV certification of the device revealed that it will carry support for 18W fast charging. The handset has bagged approvals from certification platforms like Thailand’s NBTC, India’s BIS, Indonesia’s SDPPI, and TUV. KantaPhone(via) has shared the following image to reveal the design of the smartphone. The device is confirmed to launch on Feb. 10 in Thailand.
The Realme C35 will be arriving with a waterdrop notch display on the front. The power button available on the right edge of the device will double up as a fingerprint scanner. The rear side of the phone has a triple camera unit like the one that was made available on the Realme GT Neo2.
The poster reveals that the Realme C35 is equipped with a 50-megapixel main camera. It is packed with a 5,000mAh battery. Probably, it may offer other features like an 8-megapixel front camera and up to 128 GB of storage.
In related news, the Realme C31 with model number RMX3501 has been spotted at Indonesian telecom, FCC, NBTC, and TUV certification sites in the recent weeks. These listings have only managed to reveal that the C31 will come with a 5,000mAh battery, 10W charging, Android 11, and Bluetooth 5.0. There is no word on the launch date of the C31.
Oppo is expected to launch its upcoming Find X5 series soon in the Chinese and Indian markets. So far, we have learned a handful of details of the phones in the series. Now, the tipster Mukul Sharma reveals Oppo’s upcoming Wireless AIR VOOC charger, which may launch alongside the Find X5 series as an accessory.
Mukul reveals that this year, Oppo will be aggressive in terms of its wireless charging support on phones. He reveals that a new 50W Oppo wireless charger called Oppo Wireless AIR VOOC charger may debut soon. This 50W wireless charger could debut alongside the Find X5 series.
In case you are unaware, rumors have it that Oppo may launch the Oppo Find X5 Pro with a 50W wireless charging support. Having said that, the Oppo Wireless AIR VOOC charger could be a wireless charging accessory for the Find X5 Pro.
Also, we do not know, the 50W wireless charger’s debut could also be a hint that we may see more wireless charging supported phones from Oppo in the future.
The Oppo Find X5 duo will have AMOLED panels with a 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO 2.0 screen on the X5 Pro. The device will have 120Hz refresh rate support. The series will come with Oppo’s in-house Mariana MariSilicon X Imaging NPU chip.
This chip will be supporting the cameras on the phones. Previous rumors have revealed that there will be a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary lens and a 32MP Sony IMX709 selfie lens on the Find X5 phones.
OPPO Find X5 / X5 Pro renders by OnLeaks / Prepp.in
There are very limited details about the vanilla Find X5, but we do know some details about the Pro model. The Oppo Find X5 Pro is expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 80W wired fast charging. And of course, as said above, a 50W wireless fast charging support.
The smartphone will have up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It is expected to run on Android 12 OS out of the box.
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