Infinix Zero 5G in Orange shade appears in a new live image

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Jan 31, 2022

Chinese phone maker Infinix is expected to launch a new smartphone dubbed Infinix Zero 5G in the Indian market. Just a day back, the company teased the phone on the Internet and we also saw images of the phone in Black color. Now, we get to see the Zero 5G in Orange color in the new live image.

Thanks to the live image, we get a closer look at the back panel of the Infinix Zero 5G. The smartphone sports a triple camera system at the rear. It seems to have AI cameras. It has two LED flash units beside the lenses. At the back itself, we get to see the ‘Infinix 5G’ branding at the bottom left.

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The smartphone has physical buttons on the right spine and has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port at the bottom. It is the Orange color variant out of the two rumored colors – Black and Orange.

Apart from this, the Infinix Zero 5G will feature a 6.67-inch OLED display with an FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to have a 16MP selfie snapper. Last time, its cameras were also detailed. These three lenses as the rear will be a 48MP primary lens, an ultra-wide snapper, and a telephoto sensor.

Rumors are rife that the smartphone could be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC. It will be paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It is touted to pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging support.

In terms of its launch, reports reveal that the phone will debut in February in multiple markets including India. It could arrive at around Rs. 20,000(~$266) in India.

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Huawei takes to court against Sweden’s ban on company’s 5G products

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Jan 31, 2022

Huawei on Sunday said that it initiated arbitration proceedings against Sweden under the World Bank Group after the country banned the Chinese tech giant from releasing 5G products.

In a statement to Agence France-Presse (via South China Morning Post), the Chinese company said, “The Swedish authorities’ decision to discriminate against Huawei and exclude it from the 5G roll-out has significantly harmed Huawei’s investment in Sweden, in breach of Sweden’s international obligations.”

As a result, Huawei had to initiate arbitration proceedings under the World Bank Group’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) “against the Kingdom of Sweden following a number of measures taken by the Swedish authorities targeting directly Huawei’s investments in Sweden and excluding Huawei from the roll-out of 5G network products and services in the country.”

Sweden has become the second country in Europe following the UK, and the first in the EU, to ban network operators from using Huawei equipment in their 5G products. The country has ordered Huawei to remove equipment that’s already been installed by January 1, 2025.

Huawei did not specify the damages it was seeking but it’s reported by broadcaster SVT that the initial sum stood at 5.2 billion Swedish Kroner ($550 million), although it could end up reaching much higher.

The ban has strained Swedish-Chinese relations, with Beijing warning earlier that it could have “consequences” for the Nordic country’s companies in China.

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iPhone 13 mini gets Rs 3,000 price cut in India through Flipkart

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Jan 31, 2022

The Apple iPhone 13 mini was launched in September 2021 and has received its first price cut on Flipkart, dropping its starting price from Rs 69,900 to Rs 66,900. The offer is effective across all storage models and further discounts can be availed through bank offers.

Banker offers include Citi Bank cards, using which you can get an additional discount of Rs 1,000. Another Rs 500 be subtracted if a Citi credit card is used for purchase through EMI. All in all, the iPhone 13 mini can be purchased for as low as Rs 65,400, but if you got exchange in mind, you can bring down the cost further by up to Rs 15,850.

The iPhone 13 mini packs the same hardware as the iPhone 13, only in a much more compact build. Its display is sized 5.4 inches and is an FHD+ OLED panel with a 1080×2340 resolution and peak brightness of 1,200nits. Under the hood, there’s the hexa-core A15 Bionic, paired with 4GB RAM. A dual-camera setup is featured at the rear comprising of 12MP primary and 12MP ultra-wide cameras. The battery is sized 2,406mAh with 20W charging support.

You get three storage options — 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB, although 256GB looks out of stock at the moment. The 512GB variant will set you back by Rs 96,900, which again includes a Rs 3,000 discount.

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Xiaomi sold 1 in 4 smartphones in India in 2021, Samsung followed with 18% market share

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Jan 31, 2022

The Indian smartphone market grew 11% YoY, reaching the highest-ever shipments of 169 million units in 2021, and Xiaomi stayed in the lead with almost a quarter of the market share. The festive season didn’t help much during the December quarter, though, with shipments declining 8% YoY owing to supply issues.

Most of the growth was driven by high replacement demand fuelled by increasing smartphone affordability in the mid and high ranges due to offers, discounts, and better financing options (via Counterpoint Research).

India-Smartphone-Market-Share-Q4-2021 — Source: Counterpoint Research

The revenue set a new record too, crossing $38 billion in 2021, which is a growth of 27% over 2020. Average selling price rose 14% YoY in 2021 to reach its highest ever at $227 (~₹16,900).

“The price hikes in the budget segment due to component price rise, increasing focus of OEMs on the premium segment, and increased demand for mid-range and premium smartphones due to increasing uses and availability of financing options contributed to the increasing ASP,” research analyst Shilpi Jain says.

Local manufacturing contributed nearly 98% of shipments in 2021, which is an 8% rise compared to 2020. PLI (Production Linked Incentive) schemes have been a great booster to the Indian smartphone manufacturing industry and have attracted the likes of Apple and Samsung.

Moving on to brand-wise distribution, Xiaomi stayed at the top spot, recording a 2% YoY growth. The company grew 258% in the premium segment, thanks to the Mi 11X series, even as component shortages hit hard in the second half of the year.

Samsung remained at the second position in 2021 with an 8% decline in shipments, owing to supply chain disruptions, reduced focus on the entry-level segment, and fewer mid-range launches. This was kind of made up by the Korean company being the top 5G smartphone seller in Q4 2021.

Next up is the fastest growing brand in 2021 — realme — with 20% YoY growth. It also managed to grab second place in Q4 2021 for the very first time.

vivo emerged as the top 5G smartphone company in 2021 with a 19% share, growing 2% YoY, mostly thanks to its Y series and V series.

OPPO stood fifth with 6% YoY growth and was actually the fastest growing brand in the premium segment.

India-Handset-Market-Share-Q4-2021 — Source: Counterpoint Research

Transsion Group brands comprising itel, Infinix, and TECNO oversaw YoY growth of 55% last year and crossed a landmark 10 million shipments for the first time in the Indian smartphone market in a single year.

Apple registered 108% YoY growth in shipments, becoming one of the fastest-growing brands in 2021, and led the premium segment with a 44% share. OnePlus reached its higher-ever shipments in 2021, crossing the 5-million mark with 59% YoY growth, fuelled by the Nord series.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 series Roundup: Design, Specs, Price, & more – what to expect!

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Jan 31, 2022

With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series being just around the corner, we have reported on various rumors regarding the upcoming flagship lineup. So now, here’s a roundup that sums up all we know so far.

Design and Display

The South Korean tech giant’s latest flagship series, the Galaxy S22 series, apparently does not feature any major redesign over its predecessor. Although, this still means that it will likely have a premium build. The base Galaxy S22 will feature a 6.1 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that has a 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution (FHD+). Meanwhile, the Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra models are rumored to sport a larger 6.6 inch and 6.8 inch screens respectively. These panels are also AMOLED 2X displays, although, the Ultra variant is expected to offer a higher 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution (QHD+).

Similar to the last generation models, the new launches would also include at least 120Hz variable refresh rate support as well. Notably, the Galaxy S22 Ultra variant will be slightly more defined this year. By this we mean that its design will stand out from the vanilla and Plus models. It has straight edge corners similar to the classic Note series, along with support for S Pen stylus that will be housed within the smartphone’s body. The model will also no longer be featuring the large camera island module, rather, the lenses protrude directly from the rear panel.

Cameras

Talking about the Galaxy S22 and S22+ first, the two models feature a triple camera module on the rear. This comprises of a 50 megapixel primary sensor, paired with a 12 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 10 megapixel telephoto sensor that offers at least 3x optical zoom. On the front, both smartphones will also feature a 10 megapixel selfie camera housed in a punch hole cutout.

Arriving at the high end version, the Galaxy S22 Ultra will house a 108 megapixel Super Clear lens with OIS support. Furthermore, it also features a 10 megapixel telephoto lens with 3x zoom and another 10 megapixel telephoto sensor with 10x zoom. The last sensor is a 12MP ultra wide camera. The selfie camera on this model is a 40 megapixel sensor, which is also housed in a punch hole cutout.

Specifications

Being a premium grade flagship series, the Galaxy S22 series is set to feature Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC or its in house Exynos 2200 chipset. Although, the availability between the two chip variants depends on the market. For memory, the base and Plus model may start with 8GB of RAM, reportedly reaching up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. Storage configurations may include a 128GB and 256GB variants. Similarly, the Ultra will also arrive in the same RAM and storage configurations, but its capacity is believed to top out at 512GB.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Black Leak — Galaxy S22 Plus (Black)

Under the hood, a large 5,000mAh battery pack powers the Galaxy S22 Ultra, while the Galaxy S22 has a 3,700mAh battery capacity and the Plus model is houses a 4,500mAh battery pack. As per our recent report, the base model will only support 25W fast charging rates. The Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra will apparently offer 45W fast charging support. All models are expected to support wireless charging as well. In terms of software, the devices will likely run on Android 12 based OneUI 4.

Pricing and Launch

According to rumors, the Galaxy S22 series will start from 899 US Dollars for the vanilla variant. The higher end Galaxy S22+ is rumored to be priced at 1,099 US Dollars, with the Ultra arriving with an expensive 1,299 US Dollars price tag. Samsung is set to unveil these new smartphones during its Galaxy Unpacked launch event next month. The date of announcement is 9th of February 2022, with availability details being revealed during the same event. However, a separate report has hinted at Galaxy S22 Ultra deliveries taking up to 3 months due to delays. So stick around, as we will be covering the launch event.

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Marijuana search lands Spanish police on €50,000 illegal crypto farm

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Jan 31, 2022

Police have dismantled an illegal crypto mining farm in Santiponce, Spain that was assumed to be a marijuana setup initially, but turned out to be a mining hub with an approximate value exceeding 50,000 Euros.

An official press release (via NotebookCheck) detailing the bust reveals that the farm had an illegal connection to the town’s electricity grid and used elaborate cooling systems, complete with powerful industrial fans designed to clear all of the generated heat.

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According to the electric company whose power was being drained, the farm was capable of generating a monthly electricity fraud of 2,000 Euros. Spain has one of the highest electricity rates per kWh in Europe, so the miscreants figured that theft would bring in much higher profits.

Speaking of profits, the setup has been estimated to generate gains of around 2,500 Euros, made possible by a RIG mining equipment with a value of 13,000 Euros.

Investigators analyzing the seized equipment say that the facility was in its early phase of operation, meaning the police intervention halted the operation before it could turn profitable.

Police investigations had begun on a possible indoor marijuana plantation that could be located in some stables located in Santiponce. The cryptocurrency mine came as a surprise but the farm owners are yet to be nabbed.

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Alldocube Smile X is a budget tablet with a 10.1-inch display & Android 11

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 31, 2022

Chinese tablet manufacturer Alldocube has launched a new budget Android tablet dubbed Alldocube Smile X. The new slate features a decent hardware lineup alongside a nice design.

For the specs, the Alldocube Smile X packs a 10.1-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16:10. The budget tablet is powered by a Unisoc Tiger T610 processor which is an Octa-core SoC with two ARM Cortex-A75 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores. The processor also bundles a Mali-G52 MP2 GPU running at 614 MHz.

The processor is paired with 4 GB of RAM while there is 64 GB of storage onboard with the option of storage. The slate comes with two SIM card slots but you’ll have to sacrifice one of the slots if you need to add a microSD card.

For interface, the Alldocube Smile X runs on the Android 11 operating system and we doubt if that will ever get updated to Android 12. The tablet packs one camera a piece at the front and rear. The front camera is a 2MP sensor while the back camera is a 5MP sensor. The slate also comes with Bluetooth 5.0 and GPS support.

The Alldocube Smile X is presently on sale on Banggood and is priced at $149.99.

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BOE showcases the world’s highest refresh rate display – 500Hz+

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 31, 2022

Chinese display maker BOE Technology has reportedly manufactured the world’s first 500Hz display. The company showcased the prototype recently when it announced some breakthroughs achieved in the display field.

BOE Innovation Exchange’s official Weibo account made a post a few days back detailing the important breakthrough the company made in the field of oxide semiconductor display technology. The breakthrough saw the display maker overcome industry problems such as the ease of Copper (Cu) getting diffused, oxidized, and drilled.

BOE took the lead in the industry to realize the mass production of copper interconnect stack structure, and the integration of high refresh rate, high resolution, low power oxide display technology, breaking Samsung’s monopoly. The company also continues to launch low power consumption, ultra-narrow bezel OLED panels in the industry, including the 500Hz+ gaming display, variable frequency refresh rate display, and a series of high-end technologies and products.

The new prototype is a 27-inch oxide FHD 500 Hz+ display said to be the world’s highest refresh rate display. According to reports, this monitor uses a high mobility Oxide backplane, supports 8Lane eDP output, true 8bit output, and has a 1ms response.

The tech giant also disclosed that it has creatively developed copper diffusion barrier technology, and proposed a unique theory of nitrogen and oxygen balance and interface repair. It is the first to achieve mass production in China.

The new display is yet to be mass-produced. In fact, the company is yet to say if it plans to start producing the 500Hz+ display anytime soon. When it does, it will beat other displays from gaming hardware manufacturers like Alienware, ASUS, and Acer who can only boast of 360Hz displays. The industry may not be ready for such a refresh rate, though, as the computer hardware required to run this kind of display isn’t rampant.

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Intel to receive $2 billion in incentives from Ohio for its chip factory projects

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Jan 31, 2022

US State of Ohio is seeking to offer large incentives to Intel over its chip factory project. The state government will offer 2 billion US Dollars in incentives to bring in the company’s 20 billion US Dollar manufacturing plans.

According to a Cleveland report, the American chipmaking giant will receive 2 billion US Dollars in grants, infrastructure spending, and tax credits. These benefits were pledged by Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik last week. In other words, this deal would be the largest economic incentive package in Ohio history. Furthermore, the aforementioned sum does not include the state’s economic development non profit, and millions more in local government money.

As per Mihalik, these pricey incentives are worth the cost, as Intel has been planning on setting up two computer chip production factories would potentially create thousands of jobs. It would even boost Ohio’s gross state product by an estimated 2.8 billion US Dollars per year. The director further added that Team Blue is possibly looking to invest up to 100 billion US Dollars in its Ohio operations, which also makes it one of the largest semiconductor factory plans.

Mihalik said that “When you look at what we’re giving Intel and compare it to what we’re getting in return, some may wonder if it’s worth it. And the answer is yes” Out of the 2 billion US Dollars sum, 1.3 billion will be through direct cash incentives. This includes a 600 million US Dollars “onshoring” grant. On the other hand, the state also agreed to provide 691 million US Dollars to improve infrastructure, such as 300 million US Dollars for a new water reclamation facility, 290 million US Dollars for roadwork, and around 101 million US Dollars for other water and wastewater systems as well.

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OPPO tipped to be working on Galaxy Z Flip3-like clamshell foldable phone

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Jan 31, 2022

OPPO released the Find N quite recently in December last year as its very first foldable phone, and the company now appears to be gearing up for the release of another, only this time it will be a Galaxy Z Flip3-like clamshell model.

The information comes from tipster Mukul Sharma (via 91mobiles) who says that OPPO has now started working on its first-ever foldable smartphone with a clamshell/flip design. The device is expected to hit the shelves sometime in Q3 2022. Its name hasn’t been finalized as of yet but it’s expected to be launched under the umbrella of the OPPO Find series.

The pricing will reportedly be lower than that of the Galaxy Z Flip3.

Oppo find N Review cameras — Oppo Find N

While foldables with the usual Find N-like form are great, they’re extremely expensive, even surpassing regular flagship phones with a huge margin. And that’s where clamshell foldables become more important strategically — being priced much lower and featuring more traditional designs, they sell a lot more.

However, OPPO is working on yet another foldable smartphone and it’s expected to be a successor to the current OPPO Find N. A launch timeline is unavailable for now but we can expect it to go live in late 2022 or early next year, around the same time the Find N was launched.

For now, this is all the information at hand regarding OPPO’s upcoming foldables, but we should be seeing more leaks and rumors in the coming days, so stay tuned.

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MSI PRO AP241Z All In One PC launched, with AMD Ryzen 7 5700G APU

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Sean

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Jan 31, 2022

MSI (Micro Star International) has just released a new PC in the Chinese market. The company has launched the PRO AP241Z AIO (all in one) desktop computer, which is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5700G APU.

Talking about this new product, it features a slim design that is targeted towards professionals. It features minimal bezels surrounding its 24 inch display. This is an IPS panel that offers a wide viewing angle and FHD resolution. Under the hood, the PC houses an 8 core and 16 threads processor, the Ryzen 7 5700G. This is an APU, which means that the CPU is paired with an integrated Vega 8 graphics.

Furthermore, the PC features DDR4 3200MHz memory paired with an M.2 SSD, 2.5 inch hard disk, and built in twin 3W speakers as well. Unfortunately, the company has yet to announce the official pricing of the device or its release date as of right now. However, it is clear that the device is geared more towards professionals rather than high end gaming. Although, with the APU, the new AIO PC should be capable of running esports titles easily. While it doesn’t have a built in webcam, it does arrive with an included Full HD webcam that is further supplemented by WiFi 6E technology for a fast and stable connections.

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Redmi K40 12GB + 256GB on sale for only ¥1,849 ($291) ahead of Chinese New Year

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 31, 2022

Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi, launched the Redmi K40 at the end of February 2021 in China. Almost a year later, the top variant of the smartphone will be available at a never-before-seen price tonight. This deal is offered by a popular online retailer ahead of the Chinese New Year.

JD (aka Jingdong) has announced a stellar deal on the almost year-old Redmi K40. According to ITHome, the retailer will be selling the top-of-the-line 12GB + 256GB variant of the phone at only ¥1,849 ($291) starting tonight at 8 PM in China.

The handset normally retails at ¥2,049 ($322). But from later today, the retailer will offer a ¥200 ($31) discount coupon as part of its Spring Festival Sale celebrating the New Year.

The original price of Redmi K40 12GB + 256GB was ¥2699 when it was first introduced. Like any other consumer electronics product, its price was cut down multiple times in the following months as it aged.

This smartphone is also known as Mi 11X in India and POCO F3 in other international markets. However, they don’t come in a 12GB + 256GB variant.

Having said that, Redmi is gearing up to launch the Redmi K50 series in China in November. The brand has already started teasing the arrival of the new lineup.

Intel aims on supplying millions of Arc GPUs to gamers every year: Raja Koduri

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Sean

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Jan 31, 2022

With the ongoing shortage of semiconductors and materials gripping various industries across the globe, the PC components market did not fare any better. GPU prices sky rocket as there is barely any supply. But there might still be hope since Intel is looking to enter the GPU segment as well.

For those unaware, the American chipmaking giant is working on its own graphics cards, despite being known for its popular CPUs. These upcoming GPUs will be a part of its Arc series and are set to launch soon. With the PC market suffering from shortages of GPUs due to the pandemic and various other factors, many have been waiting for Intel’s Arc release, hoping that it would alleviate some of the supply constraints. And now, an executive from the company has offered some additional reassurances as well.

In a tweet, Raja Koduri, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s AXG group, stated that the chipmaker is also working on addressing the big issue that PC gamers are facing right now. He stated that Intel Graphics are seeking to find a way that lets get “millions of Arc GPUs into the hands of PC gamers every year.” Amid production taking a hit due to the pandemic and scalpers further worsening GPU prices, Intel might be a saving grace in the market.

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Vivo T1 5G India launch scheduled for February 9

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Pranav Sawant

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Jan 31, 2022

Earlier this month, it was reported that an entirely new smartphone series called the Vivo T series may launch in India soon. The first smartphone in the series was tipped to be the Vivo T1 5G and its launch was said to happen in March. Now, Vivo itself has created a micro-site for the phone and revealed its launch date.

The Vivo T1 5G launch is scheduled for February 9 in India. On the website, the company has a few sections which are meant to reveal the phone’s design, display, chipset, and cameras. However, there are no specs to learn as of now, as the company will reveal all the details soon.

Although we do not know its specs, the phone is already available in China.

The Vivo T1 5G was launched last year in the mid-range segment. It sports a 6.67-inch LCD display with an FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The phone has a 16MP selfie camera and a triple rear camera system. The rear setup goes by a 64MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro lens.

Under the hood, it is powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It houses a 5,000mAh battery and has 44W fast charging support. The smartphone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and boots on Android 11 out of the box.

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MediaTek expected to have 39% share in smartphone chip market in Q1 2022, Qualcomm gets 29%

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Jan 31, 2022

MediaTek achieved a record revenue of $17.6 billion in 2021, with operating margin rising for the fourth consecutive year, driven by investment in 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and low-power technology. Revenue during 2020 stood at $11.5 billion, which makes last year’s revenue about 53% higher.

However, revenues for Q4 2021 went down 2% QoQ mostly due to the reduction of 9% QoQ in smartphone revenues. It was still 33.5% higher than the same quarter in 2020 though (via Counterpoint).

MediaTek-Revenue-by-segment-4Q-2021 — Source: MediaTek

The decline in smartphone revenue was due to reduced smartphone chipset sales which can be owed to higher than usual demand by Chinese OEMs in the first half. Because of supply constraints, such companies built a chipset inventory to prepare for future uncertainties.

That aside, MediaTek has some big plans for 2022. The revenue is once again expected to rise up to $4.7-$5.1 billion, which is about 2-10% higher than Q4 2021. The driving force for this is expected to be the Dimensity 9000 flagship processor and higher 5G penetration. The Dimensity 9000 has secured customers like OPPO, vivo, and Xiaomi, and the first model with the chip is expected to be launched in March.

The revenue for all of 2022 is expected to be 20% higher YoY with a gross margin target of 48% to 50%, owing to a better product mix and strong technology migration. MediaTek has secured the needed capacity with TSMC and 2022 looks all set to be another strong year.

Not only that but MediaTek is expected to even lead the smartphone chipset market with a 39% volume share in Q1 2022, beating Qualcomm with its 29% figure. The Taiwanese chipmaker has guided long-term revenue growth but most will still be driven by smartphones.

Qualcomm has multiple tricks up its sleeve though and has already diversified into automotive, IoT, and RF (radio frequency) sectors. To better compete and gain relevance across a wider range of products, MediaTek will have to secure more investment or new partnerships.

Currently, MediaTek has design wins with infotainment applications in the automotive segment and the company is also focusing on Extended Reality (XR). Investments have mostly been made in core technology, however, that includes 5G modem with low latency, mmWave support, next-gen. Wi-Fi, 6G, security IP, etc. Gains have also been recorded in the notebook/PC segment, thanks to 5G modems, Wi-Fi 6/6E, Kompanio chipsets (for Chromebooks) in partnership with Intel and AMD.

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Oppo A55 4G with 50MP triple cameras launched in Nigeria

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Pranav Sawant

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Jan 31, 2022

Oppo has launched a new budget-centric smartphone in Nigeria dubbed the Oppo A55 4G. The smartphone comes with a 50MP triple camera system and has MediaTek’s Helio SoC inside.

Oppo A55 4G Specifications

For starters, this isn’t a new offering from Oppo. The smartphone was previously launched in India, back in October 2021. The Indian and the Nigerian models seem to share the same specs sheet. That being said, it sports a 6.51-inch punch-hole display with an HD+ resolution. It is a 500 nits bright LCD panel with a standard 60Hz refresh rate and NEG T2X-1 glass protection.

The smartphone has a triple camera system at the rear with a 50MP primary lens, a 2MP bokeh lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. Upfront, it has a 16MP selfie lens at the top left side. It is powered by the Helio G35 octa-core SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It also has a microSD card slot for additional storage.

It packs a 5,000mAh battery and has an 18W fast charging support. The phone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and runs on Android 11 out of the box. It has ColorOS 11.1 on top of it.

Pricing and Colors

In terms of the pricing, the Oppo A55 4G is priced at N109,000(~$262/Rs. 19,623) in Nigeria and is already on sale via both online and offline Oppo authorized stores in the country. This is slightly higher than the India pricing. In India, the smartphone was priced starting at Rs. 15,490(~$207).

The smartphone can be picked up in two color variants – Rainbow Blue and Starry Black.

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MSI teases MAG Trident S mini gaming console, powered by AMD Ryzen 7 5700G APU

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Sean

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Jan 31, 2022

MSI has just teased an interesting new product on Twitter. Micro Star International has showcased the new MAG Trident S mini gaming console, which is powered by an APU from AMD.

While the known Chinese PC maker has shared an image of the product, it only shared a few specifications of the upcoming mini gaming console. Looking at the official tweet, the MAG Trident S console will be powered by Team Red’s Ryzen 7 5700G chipset. This is an APU with eight cores. Furthermore, it is built to be compact and portable and takes up just 2.6 liters in total size. Another notable feature includes support for up to 3 monitors at the same time.

Talking about its design, the Trident S mini gaming console appears to feature a dual tone design on its small body consisting of a white and black color scheme. It will also feature some form of LED lighting along with usual connectivity options like USB ports and more. While its chipset is a powerful CPU with capable integrated graphics, its still doesn’t feature a dedicated GPU. So, some might be skeptical regarding its overall performance.

Although, the device should likely run esports title like CS:GO, Valorant, DOTA 2, and others easily while current gen AAA titles would likely run via game streaming services, as suggested by the tweet. At the moment, the brand has yet to officially reveal the pricing of this product, so stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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Realme 9 Pro+ variants, price for India leak

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 31, 2022

The Realme 9 Pro series is expected to go official in February. The brand is yet to officially confirm the launch date, however, a promotional poster recently revealed that it will debut on February 15. Ahead of that, information on memory configurations and the price of Realme 9 Pro+ for India emerge on the internet.

Realme 9 Pro Plus — Realme 9 Pro+ | Source: @OnLeaks via Smartprix

According to the industry source of RMLeaks, the Realme 9 Pro+ will be offered in three memory variants in total. But only two of them will be made available in India.

The 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB versions of the handset will be sold in India and most likely in almost all markets. Whereas, in Europe, customers will get an additional 8GB + 256 variant.

Talking about price, the Realme 9 Pro+ is said to retail at ₹20,999 for the 6GB + 128GB memory configuration in India. At the same time, the publication also says that the Realme 9 Pro will be available at ₹16,999 for the 4GB + 128GB model. Finally, the buyers will be able to grab them in three colors.

The highlights of the Realme 9 Pro+ will include an OIS-equipped 50MP triple camera setup, a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, and a 6.43-inch 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED display. On the other hand, the Realme 9 Pro is anticipated to come with a 6.59-inch 120Hz FHD+ display (LCD) and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series promo images and key specs leaked

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Sean

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Jan 31, 2022

While Samsung is gearing up for the launch of its highly anticipation flagship Galaxy S22 series of smartphones during the Galaxy Unpacked launch event, a new leak has revealed promo images of another category of products that will be released in the same conference.

The leak was shared by Dohyun Kim (Via PhoneArena) and showcased the promo images of the Galaxy Tab S8 series, including the base model, the Tab S8+, and even the Tab S8 Ultra as well. Looking at these promo images, we can see that the vanilla model will sport a 11 inch LCD display, while the Plus variant features a 12.4 inch panel and the top end model has a 14.6 inch screen. The more expensive versions would likely also sport an AMOLED display.

Furthermore, the promo images also revealed some other interesting information as well. All three models will support the S Pen and it seems that the entire lineup will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. In other words, there might not be an Exynos 2200 model. The base Tab S8 variant will reportedly house a large 8,000mAh battery pack while the Plus variant may feature a larger 10,090mAh battery. This also means that the display sizes and battery sizes are the same as the predecessors.

Although, the main upgrade this year will be on the camera system. The rear camera module will now consist of a dual camera setup with a 13 megapixel primary sensor and a 6 megapixel ultra wide angle lens. On the front, there is a 12 megapixel shooter for selfies. The images also reveal that the Tab S8 and S8+ may launch in Graphite, Silver, and Punk Gold color models and will house offer 8GB of RAM paired with either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage.

Meanwhile, the top end Ultra variant is apparently being built for productivity usage as it packs an 11,200mAh battery, which enables it to offer up to 14 hours of video playback. Similar to the other two, it will also have a dual rear camera setup but will even feature two 12 megapixel sensors in the front as well, with one being an ultra wide angle lens. This variant will reportedly be available only in Graphite with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

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Cricketer KL Rahul teases the upcoming Realme 9 Pro in a live image

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Pranav Sawant

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Jan 31, 2022

Realme is expected to launch the new Realme 9 Pro series in the global market on February 15. A day later, i.e. on February 16, it is tipped to launch in the Indian market. Now, a new leak from 91Mobiles reveals the Indian Cricketer KL Rahul holding the Realme 9 Pro taking us closer to the phone’s India launch.

This is the first time that we get to see the actual device in a live image. The image shows the phone’s Blue color variant. The color seems to have a reflective glossy shade. It confirms a triple camera system on the phone with two lenses placed one after another, vertically, and the third lens offset to the two lenses.

Previously, the smartphone’s specs were leaked in all glory. The Realme 9 Pro will be a 5G smartphone with a 6.59-inch AMOLED display. It will be a 120Hz refresh rate panel with Full-HD+ resolution. It will boast a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera system and a 16MP selfie camera lens.

Realme-9-Pro-Plus-Blue — Realme 9 Pro+ 5G render

It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC coupled with 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. It will house a 5,000mAh battery with support for a 33W fast charging technology. The device will have a side-facing fingerprint scanner and will run on Android 12 OS.

Apart from this, the phone’s pricing was recently tipped. The Realme 9 Pro series is said to start at Rs. 15,000(~$201) in India. Having said that, we can expect the phone’s all variants to cost under Rs. 20,000(~$267).

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