OnePlus is now gearing up for the launch of the next iteration to last year’s Nord 2 and it will be called the OnePlus Nord 2T, as customary. Going by its near-complete leaked spec sheet, the phone seems to be employing the same formula as its predecessor, offering the very best one could expect from a mid-ranger.
According to OnLeaks (via Digit), the OnePlus Nord 2T will be powered by the Dimensity 1300. The processor is yet to go official so the Nord 2T could be one of the very first to be powered by it. Going by its name, a bump in performance over the Dimensity 1200 can be expected along with a more advanced manufacturing process.
OnePlus Nord 2
Moving on to the display, the Nord 2T has been leaked to feature a 6.43-inch Full HD+ (2400×1080) AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, putting it in the same league as last year’s model.
Charging has received a notable upgrade though, with the 4,500mAh battery now being capable of being filled up at 80W SuperVOOC speeds via wire. This is the same as the OnePlus 10 Pro, meaning you will be getting flagship-level charging capabilities in a mid-range device.
The camera stack remains largely unchanged when compared to the Nord, although there’s a possibility of the sensors being switched with newer versions. The OnePlus Nord 2T is expected to sport a triple camera setup at the rear, headlined by a 50MP shooter. The primary will be complemented by 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP monochrome sensors. For selfies, you get a 32MP camera that will likely be housed within a punch-hole cutout.
The OnePlus Nord 2T will be offered in 6GB and 8GB RAM options, paired with 128GB and 265GB storage. It will likely be booting into OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 out of the box.
The launch date and regions remain in the dark but we should be getting more information about that real soon. Judging from the fact that it is only a marginal upgrade over the OnePlus Nord 2, the Nord 2T will likely be launched with the same price tag.
OnePlus is also working on releasing another mid-ranger named OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G.
Realme 7 Pro is the latest smartphone from the brand to join the Realme UI 3.0 Early Access program. Interested users of the handset can enroll themselves to experience Android 12 before the general public. Here’s how to do it.
According to the official announcement post on Realme Community, applicants should be on firmware version RMX2170_11.F.10 to register for Realme 7 Pro Realme UI 3.0 Early Access initiative.
To sign up, participants need to go to Settings > Software Update > Trial Version > Apply Now > and submit details to finish the quiz. The candidates who get selected will receive the Android 12 beta release via OTA. Those who don’t get selected can try their luck during the next round of recruitment.
As far as the lucky applicants are concerned, they can roll back to the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 stable channel if they don’t find the Early Access program interesting. However, by doing so, they can no longer re-join the initiative.
It’s not clear when the device will get access to the stable release. Because Realme is not known for disclosing the timeline for stable update rollout, unlike OPPO.
Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 is the last major software update for Realme 7 Pro. The phone debuted with Realme UI (Android 10) and was updated to Realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) last year.
A leaked speed test for Jio 5G has revealed that the network can achieve download speeds of 420 Mbps (52 MBps) and upload speeds of 412 Mbps (51.5 MBps). The latency is fairly low as well at just 11ms and jitter averages out at 9ms.
While nowhere close to 5G’s theoretical speeds and latencies, it is a great start and even beats the median global 5G download speed which has lately fallen to around 166 Mbps. The info comes from a screenshot shared by a pilot tester to 91mobiles.
Image: 91mobiles
The figures get more impressive when put up against the Reliance-owned Indian telecom company’s highest average 4G data download speed of 21.9 Mbps. Compared to 4G, 5G achieves around 20 times faster download speeds, meaning your 4K movie downloads should take only a matter of minutes. Real-world performance once 5G actually rolls out will most likely differ from these controlled pilot test results — but let’s just marvel at those triple-digit speeds for now.
Speaking of rollouts, 5G in India is expected to reach 13 metro cities before the end of this year, according to the Department of Telecom (DoT). Jio appears to be leading the race and recently even announced that it has completed its 5G rollout plans in around 1,000 cities in the country.
Earlier last year, Jio had managed to reach speeds of 1 Gbps as part of its 5G field tests. These were obviously performed with the operator having complete control over the situations though, so users shouldn’t expect to see Gbps-class speeds anytime soon. Further, Gbps speeds can only be achieved when the network utilizes the millimeter-wave (mmWave) spectrum, which is something no telecom provider appears to be interested in presently.
Current 5G implementations seem to be favoring distance over speeds, utilizing sub-6GHz frequencies that can hit a few hundred Mbps tops but also cover much wider coverage areas.
Jio will be joined by Airtel and Vi rolling out their respective 5G networks in India in late 2022 and early 2023.
A few days back, Realme disclosed that it will be not providing Android 12 for its first and only tablet – Realme Pad. But now, the company has backtracked on this decision. It now says that the device will be updated to the next generation of Android later this year.
The Realme Pad is one of the best Android tablets in its price segment. Mostly because it offers better hardware than its competitors.
However, earlier this month, the brand shocked everyone when it revealed that its tablet will not receive an update for Android 12. Due to criticism from the media and public, the company has now made changes to the device’s software update policy.
The Chinese tech giant has confirmed to Android Authority that it will be releasing the Android 12 update for Realme Pad in Q3 2022, in addition to 3 years of security updates. At present, it is not known whether the tablet will get the regular Android 12 or the large screen-optimized Android 12L.
Realme Pad’s competitors still offer better software support. HMD Global has promised 2 Android updates and 3 years of security updates for the Nokia T20. Whereas, Samsung is known for delivering two Android updates for its budget tablets, in addition to four years of security patches.
The only brand that matches Realme is Lenovo. The latter is known for providing only a single Android update for its inexpensive tablets.
The Redmi Note 11 series was first unveiled in China back in October 2021 and it’s now finally on its way to the global market, although the global variants will have almost nothing in common with their Chinese counterparts. Sure, they carry the same name and their designs are quite comparable but the specifications seem to be differing greatly as well as the pricing.
The global Redmi Note 11 series is comprised of the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11, and below is their quick roundup to help you decide your pick from the trio.
Redmi Note 11 Pro
Let’s start off with the priciest among the three. The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, just like its name implies, will be the sole 5G-supporting Note 11 model. The 5G bit has been made possible by the Snapdragon 690 5G chipset. Supporting the chip will be RAM/storage in 6GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB configs. The display has been sized 6.6-inch and is an FHD+ AMOLED panel with a refresh rate of 120Hz.
For photography, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G packs a triple rear camera setup led by a 108MP sensor. The primary is joined by an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro sensor. The front camera is a 16MP sensor housed within a center-aligned punch-hole. The battery is sized 5,000mAh with 67W charging support.
Next up is the Redmi Note 11 Pro that will likely be powered by the Mediatek Helio G96 SoC. Just like the Pro 5G, this one also features a 6.6-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED panel. The photography will be handled by a quad-camera setup comprised of a 108MP primary, complemented by 8MP + 2MP + 2MP sensors. The front camera is again expected to offer a 16MP resolution. The battery is identical to the Pro 5G.
Redmi Note 11
Last but not least, we get the standard Redmi Note 11 that’s rumored to feature an FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. Tasks will be handled by the Snapdragon 680 4G chip. The quad-camera setup at the rear will be topped by a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 primary sensor. The battery is sized 5,000mAh again, although the charging speed has been reduced to 33W.
All models of the Redmi Note 11 series are expected to come with a stereo speaker setup and boot into Android 11-based MIUI 13 out of the box.
As for pricing, the Redmi Note 11 is expected to start at EUR 250 (~Rs 21,140) but the rest of the models’ pricing remains in the dark.
Regardless, matters should get clear with the global launch event that has been scheduled for today, January 26th, 12:00 pm GMT. You can watch the event through Xiaomi’s official website, Twitter handle, and even YouTube channel.
TD Tech is one of Huawei’s hardware licensees. The company has so far released a single smartphone called TD Tech N8 Pro, which is essentially a rebranded HUAWEI nova 8 Pro 5G. The firm is being long rumored to release its own version of HUAWEI Mate40E. An interesting detail about this device has now emerged on the internet.
HUAWEI Mate40E 5G
According to Weibo user 旺仔百事通 (via ITHome), the upcoming Huawei Mate 40 phone from TD Tech will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset. Interestingly, he does not use the word Huawei Mate 40E.
Previous reports have revealed that this particular phone will have model number TDT-MA01. Further, the handset will have support for 40W fast wired charging, however, it will not ship with a charger. A TikTok video had even exposed the device’s rear design with ‘TD Tech’ branding at the bottom.
Unfortunately, the release date of this smartphone is still a mystery. Even if it gets launched, we are not sure how many units will be up for grab as the TD Tech N8 Pro sold out very quickly.
Having said that, we expect to learn more about this forthcoming handset in the coming days. We are also looking forward to other Huawei products from TD Tech.
Realme is all set to launch its new Realme 9 Pro series in the Indian market and the brand has confirmed to launch two models in India — Realme 9 Pro and Realme 9 Pro+ but the actual launch date has not been revealed.
Ahead of the official launch in the coming days or weeks, Realme India’s chief Madhav Sheth has taken to Twitter and confirmed that both these new smartphones will come with 5G connectivity support.
Apart from this 5G support, nothing more about the phones has been revealed by the company’s executive. However, several details about the Realme 9 Pro series have already leaked online, including specs and features.
The Realme 9 Pro is expected to have a 6.59-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate while the Pro+ model will have a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, which is quite odd as going by the phone’s name, the Pro+ model should have a higher refresh rate.
Under the hood, the 9 Pro will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC while the Pro+ model will come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset.
In the camera department, there will be a triple-camera setup on both these upcoming smartphones, featuring a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide angle lens, and a 2MP macro sensor while the Pro+ model will replace the 64MP lens with a 50MP sensor.
On the front side, both smartphones will come with a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling, housed inside a punch-hole cutout. The 9 Pro will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support while the Pro+ will pack a 4,500mAh battery and have 65W fast charging support.
The Redmi Note 11 lineup will be heading to markets outside China starting from today. The company will be launching the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G featuring Snapdragon 690 and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G driven by Dimensity 920 today in the global markets. The lineup also includes the Helio G96 powered Redmi Note 11S, which is scheduled on Feb. 9 in global markets. The Redmi Note 11 4G featuring the Snapdragon 680 is also expected to go official soon. The device has been recently spotted at some retailer sites with few pieces of information on its specs. Tipster Chun has shared the official price of the Redmi Note 11 4G for the Vietnamese market.
Redmi Note 11 official price leaked by FPT Shop before release 4,490k VND ($197). With the voucher, the price will only start at 3,990k VND ($175) On sale date: tomorrow!https://t.co/n0XorCZUuNpic.twitter.com/008hoChZiL
A promotional page of the Redmi Note 11 is now live on the Vietnamese retailer site, FPTShop.vn. The listing reveals that the handset will go on sale tomorrow in Vietnam. The tipster has shared a screenshot of the Facebook post of the retailer site. It mentions that the device is priced at 4,490,000 (~$198). He added that it will be available with a discounted price of 3,990,000 through a voucher. The Facebook post is no longer accessible, which suggests that it may have been taken down.
The Redmi Note 11 landing page on FPTShop states that the device will be available in two variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. There is a possibility that the Note 11 may go official later today along with the Note 11 Pro 5G and Note 11 Pro+ 5G.
Redmi Note 11 specifications (rumoured)
The global Redmi Note 11 is expected to feature an AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It will be equipped with the Snapdragon 680 mobile platform.
Redmi Note 11
For photography, it will be fitted with a 50-megapixel quad-camera unit. The handset will draw power from a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.
Realme 9 Pro series of smartphones are expected to launch in February. Recent reports have revealed plenty of information on the specs of the Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro Plus smartphones. Now, a tweet by Yogesh Brar has tipped the specs and pricing of the Realme 9 Pro 5G.
Realme 9 Pro 5G specifications (rumored)
The Realme 9 Pro 5G will come with a 6.59-inch FHD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. Previous reports have claimed that it features an AMOLED panel. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
It has a 16-megapixel camera for capturing selfies and video calls. The back panel of the device has a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel lens, and a 2-megapixel snapper. The handset will come preinstalled with Android 12.
Realme 9 Pro render by OnLeaks and SmartPrix
The device will be driven by the Snapdragon 695 chipset. It will be accompanied by up to 8 GB of RAM and will offer up to 128 GB of built-in storage. The handset will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.
Realme 9 Pro 5G pricing (rumored)
A recent leak claimed that the Realme 9 Pro 5G will come in variants such as 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It may come in three colors such as Midnight Black, Aurora Green, and Sunrise Blue. The new leak claims that the handset may carry a starting price of Rs 17,000 (~$228).
Realme is working on a couple of new C-series of smartphones such as Realme C31 and C35. A recent report revealed that the Realme handset with RMX3501 model number was recently certified by Thailand’s NBTC authority. The handset has been also spotted at TUV, Europe’s EEC, and Indonesia’s TKDN authorities. Now the same device has been approved by the FCC authority in the U.S.
Realme C31 (RMX3501) Appears On FCC Certification Website, Launch Imminent.
The Realme C31’s FCC listing has revealed that it runs on Android 11 OS, and it is backed by a 5,000mAh battery. The handset is equipped with usual connectivity features such as dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and Bluetooth.
The previously seen TUV listing of the device revealed that it carries support for 10W charging. The other details of the smartphone are under the wraps.
In related news, the Realme C35 that has an RMX3511 model number has been approved by multiple certification platforms such as NBTC, China’s 3C, Indonesia’s SDPPI, and India’s BIS. The handset has been also spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site in the recent past.
Some of the specs of the Realme C35 that have surfaced through the above-mentioned certifications include the Unisoc T616 chipset, 4 GB of RAM, Android 11 OS, and 18W fast charging. The other details of the Realme C35 are yet to be revealed. There is no word on the launch date of the device.
Last year, Realme announced the Realme C20, Realme C21, and Realme C25 smartphones in April this year. Hence, it is likely that the Realme C31 and Realme C35 could be heading to India around the same timeframe this year. It is likely that these devices may go official in some southeast Asian markets before coming to India.
Redmi Note 11S is scheduled to go official in India on Feb. 9. The device will be sold exclusively through Amazon India apart from Xiaomi’s online and offline channels. A recent leak revealed the entire specifications and pricing of the device. Now, well-known tipster Evan Blass has shared fresh renders of the Note 11S to give a look at its color options.
Redmi Note 11S design
The overall design of the Redmi Note 11S is not too different from its predecessor, the Redmi Note 10S. Placed on the front side of the device is a punch-hole display.
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Redmi Note 11S blue
Redmi Note 11S white
Instead of a side-facing fingerprint scanner that was made available on the Note 10S, its successor is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Note 10S offered users 64-megapixel quad-cameras, but the Note 11S will treat its buyers with a 108-megapixel quad-camera unit.
Redmi Note 11S specifications (rumored)
The Redmi Note 11S will be sporting a 6.4-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, a 13-megapixel camera, a 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) quad-camera unit. It will run on MIUI 12.5 and Android 12 OS.
The Helio G96 will be present under the hood of the Redmi Note 11S. It will ship with 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of internal storage. The device will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W rapid charging.
The Note 11S is speculated to cost around Rs 1,000 (~$13) or Rs 2,000 (~$27) more than its predecessor. Hence, it appears that it may go official with a starting price of around Rs 15,000 (~$200).
OnePlus has recently launched the OnePlus 9RT smartphone and Buds Z2 TWS earbuds in India. Last week, tipster Yogesh Brar had claimed that the company will be holding a launch event in February to announce the OnePlus Nord 2 CE 5G in India. The same month is also expected to see the arrival of the OnePlus Nord N20 in European markets. Reliable tipster Max Jambor has now tipped the launch date of the Nord CE 2 5G.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 launch date | Image source: Max Jambor
The above-shown image shared by Jambor reveals that the Nord 2 CE 5G will be launching on Feb. 11. The image also showcases the camera module of the device, which matches with the renders that were leaked in the recent past.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 specifications (rumoured)
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 is rumored to arrive with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display. The punch-hole screen is expected to support a Full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The handset will run on Android 12 OS, which will be overlaid with OxygenOS 12.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 render by Yogesh Brar / 91mobiles
For selfies, the device will be equipped with a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear shell is likely to feature a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro triple camera unit.
The Dimensity 900 chipset will be powering the Nord CE 2. It may come with 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of internal storage. It will draw power from a 4,500mAh battery, which is expected to carry support for 65W fast charging. It is likely to be priced between Rs 24,000 (~$321) and Rs 28,000 (~$374). The Nord CE 2 is expected to arrive in black and green colors.
OnePlus 10 Pro, the latest flagship smartphone from the OPPO-backed company was launched in China a couple of weeks ago and is set to launch in the international market in the coming months.
While the company is yet to announce the phone’s launch date for the global markets, the brand has now officially revealed that the OnePlus 10 Pro smartphone will go on sale in India sometime in spring this year.
The timeline for the sale of the flagship smartphone in the Indian market is in line with the previous reports which hints that the device could get launched in Europe and India by the end of March 2022 as the device has entered the testing phase in these regions.
Coming to the specifications, the OnePlus 10 Pro features a 6.7-inch LTPO 2.0 AMOLED display with support for variable refresh rates from 1Hz to 120Hz. It offers a screen resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels, 525 PPI pixel density, 1300 nits peak brightness, 5000000:1 contrast ratio, 20.1:9 aspect ratio, 92.7% screen-to-body ratio, and Gorilla Glass Victus for protection.
It also comes with an under-display fingerprint sensor for added security. Under the hood, the device comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.
For photography, the phone comes with a 48MP Sony IMX789 primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 sensor 150-degree ultra-wide unit, and an 8MP 3.3x telephoto shooter with OIS. On the front side, the device has a 32MP Sony IMX615 snapper for taking selfies and video calling. All these cameras are co-tuned by Hasselblad with features like Hasselblad Natural Color Optimization 2.0.
The phone is running the Android 12 operating system with ColorOS 12.1 custom interface on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and comes with support for 80W SuperVOOC fast charging, 50W AirVOOC fast wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.
Samsung has officially announced the next Galaxy Unpacked event on 9th February and the invitation poster also hints that the South Korean giant is all set to launch the next-generation Galaxy S22 series flagship smartphones.
The invitation shows a pink-colored “S” letter inside the box, which pretty much confirms that the company is all set to officially announce the Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup.
The event will kick off at 10 am ET (7 am PT or 2 pm GMT) and similar to the previously held events from the company, this one too will be live-streamed. While the devices haven’t been made official yet, Samsung has already started taking reservations for those who are interested to get the device early.
However, to know more about the upcoming smartphones, including the full set of specifications, features, memory variants, pricing, and availability details, we will have to wait for the official launch next month.
Samsung is expected to unveil three phones in this new series — Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is being touted as an alternative to the Galaxy Note device from the brand and will come with support for the S Pen stylus as well as a place to hold it in the device itself.
The flagship smartphones will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset or the Exynos 2200 processor, depending on the region of availability. The pricing for the devices has already leaked online and will reportedly start at $899 in the US.
The Galaxy S22 series isn’t the only product getting launched at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event as the company is also expected to announce the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup which will have three models.
Philips lighting division Signify has recently launched multiple outdoor and indoor lighting products. These products include Philips Hue Inara wall light, Philips Hue Lucca wall light, Philips Hue Resonate wall light, and Philips Hue Calla bollard with stainless steel housing.
The company has claimed that these lights can withstand any weather conditions and can be controlled by the Philips Hue app for dimming or increasing their luminescence. It is also working on adding new effects in the Philips Hue app which will arrive in the next to months. So let’s take a look at these new products.
Philips Hue Inara wall light
The Philips Hue Inara comes with a filament-bulb design and also includes the smart Philips Hue features. The light can be used outdoors as well as indoors, making for an interesting piece of decoration. The bulb comes fitted in a vintage-style lantern and offers warm white light with dimmable functionality.
It is offered in Black color housing and will cost EUR 99.99 for the European market. For American customers, the Inara wall light is priced at $99.99. It will be available from February 8 in Europe, and from March 1 in the US.
Philips Hue Lucca wall light
The Hue Lucca offers a more contemporary design with round-shaped wall lanterns which are ideal for gardens and balconies. The Lucca can produce multiple colors and can even be connected to the Philips Hue Bright to offer smart features like turning on when you’re near home or automating the lights to mimic your presence while away.
Philips Hue Lucca Wall light is priced at $99.99 in the US. and will be available in the market from March 1 in black color option.
Philips Hue Resonate wall light
The Philips Hue Resonate wall light is designed to enhance the outdoor walls of your home. The Resonate has a minimalist rectangular design and offers white and color lights. The rectangular light casts colorful glows both up and down the wall making for two beautiful triangular designs.
Philips Hue Resonate Wall light will be available at a price of $159.99 in the US from March 1.
Philips Hue Calla bollard
The Philips Hue Calla bollard comes in stainless steel housing and is around 25 cm tall, making it perfect for lining pathways and installing in your garden. The lights can help users navigate the way in the dark and can also be set in different colors to create a desirable atmosphere in your garden or walkway. The Calla path light features Low-volt technology making it easy to set up and expand. Just connect the included extension cable to a Philips Hue Low-volt installation.
All the above-mentioned Philips Hue outdoor smart lights can be controlled with the Philips Hue app, a remote controller (separately sold) voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant, and also an outdoor monitor sensor.
Signify has stated that the Philips Hue app will be getting new effects in the next couple of months and the first of these new effects will be Candle and Fireplace that will mimic the gentle glowing of natural candlelight or a cozy fireplace.
Among the first companies which released a flagship with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform, there are two brands that a lot of people would never expect. Motorola is not one of the main smartphone brands, yet it released the first device with the best Qualcomm chipset for 2022. Another device came up from Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO. Vivo is yet to release a phone with this processor, but its sub-brand already did. The Motorola Edge X30 and the iQOO 9 Pro share an important thing in common: an aggressive price tag. This will help these brands to grow up in the flagship segment. This is a comparison that will highlight the differences between their specifications.
Motorola Edge X30 vs Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
Motorola Edge X30
Vivo iQOO 9 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
163.6 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm,
194 g
164.8 x 75.2 x 8.8 mm,
204 g
DISPLAY
6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), OLED
6.78 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels (Quad HD+), LTPO AMOLED
Triple 50 + 50 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
60 MP f/2.2 front camera
Triple 50 + 16 + 50 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.3
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 68W
4700 mAh, Fast Charging 120W, fast wireless charging 50W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM
5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging
Design
In my opinion, the iQOO 9 Pro has the most attractive design for two reasons. First of all, it has a beautifully curved screen at the sides and a very high screen to body ratio of close to 90 percent. Further, it comes with a very original glass back, especially in the BMW M Motorsport Edition coming with the iconic BMW M Motorsport colors. On the other hand, the Motorola Edge X30 is still a good option with its beautiful aesthetics and its water-repellent body protected by Gorilla Glass 5. However, the Motorola Edge X30 is less impressive because it has a lower screen to body ratio and a flat display.
Display
The display of the iQOO 9 Pro is actually superior to the one found on the Motorola Edge X30. It is an AMOLED display with the LTPO technology (adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz for low energy consumption), one billion colors, the HDR10+ certification, Dolby Vision, and a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, as well as a fast and accurate in-display fingerprint scanner. The Motorola Edge X30 is equipped with a great panel: an OLED display with one billion colors, an even higher 144 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint reader. However, due to the lower Full HD+ resolution and the absence of other advanced technologies such as LTPO and Dolby Vision, it loses the comparison.
Specs & Software
As already mentioned, the iQOO 9 Pro and the Motorola Edge X30 are powered by the same chipset: the octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 running at a max frequency of 3 GHz. The chip is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and UFS 3.1 native storage, but with the iQOO 9 Pro, you can get more internal storage: up to 512 GB instead of just 256 GB. This is what makes the difference between the hardware departments of these devices. The operating system installed on both the devices is Android 12, customized by Origin OS Ocean and MYUI, respectively.
Camera
If you are in need of the most advanced cameras, then you should go for the iQOO 9 Pro without thinking twice. It has a 50 MP main sensor with gimbal stabilization which is actually superior to the classic OIS systems. It adds a 50 MP ultrawide camera with a wide 150° FOV, as well as a telephoto sensor with a 16 MP resolution, OIS, and a 2.5x optical zoom. The Motorola Edge X30 has a 50 MP main sensor as well and a 50 MP ultrawide camera but with a lower FOV. The telephoto lens gets replaced by a useless 2 MP macro camera, but the front camera is actually better with its 60 MP resolution.
The battery of the Motorola Edge X30 is bigger with a capacity of 5000 mAh and it is able to provide a longer battery life. But the iQOO 9 Pro supports faster 120W charging and, unlike the Edge X30, it even supports wireless charging.
Price
The starting price of the iQOO 9 Pro roughly translates into €795/$899, while you need just €420/$475 for the Motorola Edge X30. The iQOO flagship wins the comparison thanks to a better display and superior cameras, but the Motorola one provides a higher value for money. Which one would you pick?
Motorola Edge X30 vs Vivo iQOO 9 Pro: PRO and CONS
Huawei released the Watch D last December and one of the major highlights of the smartwatch is the presence of a blood pressure monitor that puts the smartwatch in a select class, as there are only a few devices currently with such feature. The Watch D is a versatile smart wearable that offers an array of functions to satisfy both the health and fitness needs of its user. Huawei has now rolled out its first system update for the Watch D. The system update will improve the overall performance of the Watch D, as well as its software system.
The new system update for the Huawei Watch D brings system stability and optimization for the smartphone. The first set of customers to receive the update are those in Huawei’s home market of China, while other places will receive the update subsequently. It is understood that the update will be in batches but will cover all the Watch D devices already produced irrespective of their current locations. There are however no significant improvements from what was released last year.
The Watch D is a bold statement by Huawei, as it continues to pick up from the debilitating effects of the United States sanction regime against it. The Huawei Watch D has a lot of impressive health and fitness sensors including its standout blood pressure monitoring capability. Users can download the latest update by connecting to their Huawei Health app and choosing the update option.
The Komaki Ranger, touted as India’s first electric cruiser motorbike has been launched in India and it will be available at Komaki dealerships across the country from January 26. The Komaki Ranger is priced at Rs. 168000 (~$2,250) and comes with some impressive and rugged features to boot. The new e-bike was announced alongside the retro-looking, Vespa-styled Komaki Venice electric bike.
The Komaki Ranger is a beautiful bride of Komaki Electric Vehicles and it will be offered in three color variants – Deep Blue, Jet Black, and Garnet Red. The Komaki Ranger has big and sturdy wheels, shiny chrome-garnished LED headlamps with dual auxiliary headlamps, all reflecting a shiny chrome design. The headlamp is flanked by side indicators which are both retro-themed.
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Komaki Ranger
The Komaki Ranger highlights a decent cruiser design, wide handlebars, a single-pod instrument cluster, and several other features that impose a distinctive look to the motorbike. The pillion of the Komaki Ranger has a backrest while the rider’s seat is positioned slightly lower. Other features around the bike indicate its long-haul capabilities. The bike has a 4kW motor as well as a 4kW battery that offers a range of up to 220km. Entertainment is also possible with the Komaki Ranger with its built-in Bluetooth sound system. Cruise control is also possible with the bike which has a dual-storage box and anti-theft lock system.
Popular Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ola Electric is expanding its operations to the production of electric vehicles and its concept EV just unveiled points to progress in its evolution. Ola Electric plans to have its first battery-electric car by 2023, which is a very optimistic target.
A tweet by Ola’s CEO Bhavish Aggarwal points to the possible launch of the company’s first electric car in 2023. Some photos of the concept car show a stylish design of a hatchback. Ola had begun as a ride-hailing company but has fast expanded into EV manufacture with a very strong presence in India. Its two electric scooters launched last year have had some degree of success in the market.
Ola Electric is aiming to tap from the massive opportunities in the car segment of the EV market and the company is certainly pursuing its development of the Ola electric car with great vigor. There has been some official confirmation that the company’s first electric car which was teased by its CEO, will be released in 2023. Ola says it will also have a separate manufacturing facility for its four-wheelers, as the current Future factory will not be adequate for the manufacture.
There are also indications that Ola will be getting funding support from Japan’s Softbank Group, which is an indication of the investment focus of the company. Ola continues to pursue its goals of making India a hub for electric vehicles. The favorable regulatory and incentive regime in the subcontinent, coupled with the challenges and cost of driving combustion vehicles, has continued to draw new converts to the electric vehicle train in India. More details about the Ola Electric concept car will surface later as the company continues to hype the car.
According to a MySmartPrice report, tipster Mukul Sharma has stated that the Realme 9 Pro will be sold in India in three storage configurations. Surprisingly, the storage offered across all the variants will be the same being 128GB. However, the handset will be available in three different RAM options of 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB. This means that the Realme 9 Pro will debut in India with 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB RAM and storage options.
Realme 9 Pro specs (rumored)
The Realme 9 Pro has is rumored to feature a 6.6-inch Full-HD+(2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution Super AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 399 PPI pixel density, and HDR10 support.
As for the cameras, the smartphone has a triple camera system at the rear. It sports a 64MP main lens with an f/1.8 aperture. It is accompanied by an 8MP lens with an f/2.3 aperture, and lastly a 2MP sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. The rear camera will be able to shoot 4k videos and record 960fps slow-motion captures.
On the front end, it will feature a 16MP lens with an f/2.5 aperture. It will be capable of shooting 1080p videos. In the raw hardware department, the phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC clocked at 2.2Ghz. It has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage.
The smartphone packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging technology. It will run on Android 11 out of the box. Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.0, and NFC will be some of its connectivity options. It will be a 5G smartphone and will have a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Realme 9 Pro pricing and color variants
Realme India CEO Madhev Sheth has already revealed that the upcoming Realme 9 Pro series will be priced above Rs. 15,000(~$201) in the Indian market. Additionally, It is said to come in three color variants – Midnight Black, Aurora Green, and Sunrise Blue.
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