Global PC shipments touched 90.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2021, maintaining a YoY growth of 3.1%. Lenovo led in terms of market share, selling over 21.7 million units during the same period.
The shipment forecast for Q1 2022 remains optimistic as demand remains strong and the pressure on PC components eases out, albeit at a slow pace. The supply gap for the most important PC components like power management IC, Wi-Fi and I/O interface IC narrowed during Q4 2021, meaning OEMs and ODMs will be continuing to accumulate component inventory (via Counterpoint Research).
Image: Counterpoint
In terms of market share, Lenovo led with a 24% share, which while is a bit less compared to Q4 2020, still represents the highest unit sales at 21.7 million in Q4 2021.
HP follows closely with a 20.5% share and 1% YoY growth thanks to the easing of component shortage. The number of PCs sold by the American company saw a marginal growth as well from 18.4 million units in Q4 2020 to 18.5 million units in Q4 2021.
Dell comes in third on the podium, registering a 15% YoY growth during the same period, with most of its sales coming due to its excellent commercial/premium product strategy.
Image: Counterpoint
Apple saw its sales remain largely unchanged in Q4 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, thanks to the success of its M1 Macbook. It falls behind Dell by a large margin though in terms of market share, garnering a share of 7.2%.
The remaining contribution to the global PC shipments in Q4 2021 comes from brands like Asus and Acer. The former saw a single-digit YoY growth during the period while the latter saw a single-digit decline.
Nubia is expected to launch its new gaming smartphone called Red Magic 7 soon. The smartphone has previously appeared on certification sites like TENAA, GeekBench, and now, the phone has emerged on the Federal Communications Commission(FCC) portal.
The listing doesn’t reveal the full specs sheet as of now, but it sheds light on its battery capacity and a few other details. The Red Magic 7 has the model number STC-A59152050AC-Z. It packs a 2190mAh battery, which will evidently be two units of 2190mAh making the total battery capacity to be 4380mAh. Here, the battery is manufactured by Dongguan Amperex Technology Limited.
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As per FCC, the device has a 65W fast charging support and the charging adapter has the model number NB-A20825C. To recall, the 3C certification revealed a 165W fast charging support on the phone. Which could mean that a 65W fast charging support could be for the markets out of China.
Furthermore, the listing also confirms 12GB of RAM on the phone, which could be the base model or a mid-variant of the phone. Since the device was seen with 18GB RAM on the Geekbench website. We also get to see the back view of the phone in a sketch, but it doesn’t show any explicit detail.
Nonetheless, the smartphone was spotted with the model number – NX679J earlier. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and boots on Android 12 out of the box. It scored 1219 single-core points and 3732 multi-core points.
The smartphone’s TENAA listing revealed that the phone will pack a 6.8-inch FHD+ display with a 165Hz refresh rate. It will have a 64MP triple camera system at the back and an 8MP single selfie snapper at the front.
Samsung’s BESPOKE lineup of products offers customizability to consumers. Previously, it was only limited to household appliances. But late last year, the company introduced this option for smartphones, starting with Galaxy Z Flip3. Now, according to rumors, the upcoming Galaxy S22 could also get a Bespoke Edition.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition
According to a user on Naver (via SamMobile), Samsung is being rumored to release Galaxy S22 Bespoke Editon. As of now, the company hasn’t decided on this matter yet.
It is said that either the South Korean tech giant will offer a Bespoke model or simply sell the handset in those five exclusive colors separately. We expect to learn more about this in the coming days as the launch is nearing.
Bespoke products from Samsung allow customers to customize to some extent. Consumers can choose from a wide variety of color options. Because of the tedious process involved in manufacturing and logistics, these products are only available in select countries.
For Galaxy Z Flip3, Samsung offers five colors for the rear panels and two for the frame. Since the foldable has two rear panels, customers get to choose from 49 color combinations.
On the other hand, the Galaxy S22 is a slab phone, and therefore, it has a single rear panel. Hence, it will likely get around 10 color combinations, unless Samsung adds new colors.
boAt has just launched a new product in India. The latest entry is a part of its hearables portfolio and is a truly wireless earbuds called Airdopes 181, which is available in the region via Flipkart and Amazon.
The known Indian consumer electronics maker had initially listed the Airdopes 181 on Amazon a couple of weeks ago and is now finally available for purchase. Notably, the Airdopes 181 also joins the recently announced the Airdopes 161 and Airdopes 601 ANC. Talking about the 181, it features Bluetooth 5.2 and even offers up to 20 hours of audio playback. The earbuds sports 10mm drivers for an immersive audio experience and powerful bass.
Looking at the earbuds, it features an in ear style design with a stem. Furthermore, the earbuds also arrives with ENx technology, which the company claims will offer an improved audio experience during calls. Apart from this, boAt Airdopes 181 also features a Beast mode that is another term for gaming mode that brings the latency down to 65 milliseconds. It can last for up to 20 hours when paired with its charging case, with the earbud lasting for 4 hours on its own. The TWS supports fast charging as well, with just 10 minutes of charging offering 1.5 hours of music playback.
The earbuds weigh just 2.9 grams and offers other features like Instant Wake n Pair (IWP) for seamless connection, touch controls, IPX4 water resistance, USB Type C port, and voice assistant support. It is priced at 1,499 INR (roughly 20 US Dollars) and is available in multiple color variants, namely Bold Blue, Carbon Black, Cool Grey, and Spirit White, on Amazon and Flipkart.
While we wait to see the successor of the last year’s Galaxy A22, here we have another A22 model getting certified online. The device is named Samsung Galaxy A22e and it is a 5G phone that may end up getting launched in Japan.
To recall, Samsung announced the Galaxy A22 in 4G and 5G variants. The company later rebranded the device named the Galaxy A22s in Russia. In the meantime, Samsung also launched a new A22 variant with different specs for Japan, but the device was still called the Galaxy A22 5G.
Now, as per the Bluetooth certification, the new phone also has 5G connectivity and it has the model number SC-56B. This makes us believe that it could actually be a device for the Japanese market since the A22 5G in Japan has the same model number. That being said, we may see the handset soon, however, there are no details regarding its specs.
Coming back to certification, the only thing we get to know is that the phone will have support for Bluetooth version 5.0. Apart from this, there’s nothing to note. But given that this shares the same model number as the Japanese A22 5G, we may see some similarities in the specs of the A22e 5G.
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G SC-56B
The Samsung Galaxy A22 5G in Japan was launched with a 5.8-inch TFT display with an HD+ resolution. The device has a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie snapper. It has the Dimensity 700 chipset, under the hood, and packs a 4,000mAh battery. It has an IP68 rating and has 4GB RAM, 64GB of internal storage.
eyeo, developer of the super-popular ad-filtering browser extension Adblock Plus, announced that it has won a case filed against it by Axel Springer publishing group on copyright grounds.
The case was dismissed by the Hamburg Regional Court with judges saying that the program does not violate copyright law (via Spiegel).
The legal dispute between Axel Springer and eyeo lasted has now eight years. Springer had first filed a lawsuit back in 2014 before the Cologne Regional Court. Although the group was able to achieve partial success initially, it failed completely before the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) which did not accept an appeal against its judgment.
With advertising continuing to be one of the main sources of income for online media, the dispute obviously involved a lot of money. Springer therefore not only wanted eyeo to stop blocking ads on its sites but also demanded compensation for all advertising calls that have been prevented since 2016.
The initial lawsuits were based on competition law. While the ad blocker is free of charge, eyeo does charge companies if they wish to smuggle unobtrusive advertising through the filter. This seemed illegal for lawyers of multiple publishers since they thought it intervened in the operations of other companies. But chief judges rejected the argument.
The new lawsuit took up a different angle though. Axel Springer argues that by interfering with website code, Adblock Plus infringes copyright. Lawyers of the group quoted an incident from 2012 where the Hanseatic Higher Regional Court banned a cheating program for the PSP that allowed its users to gain unfair advantages.
However, the Hamburg court sees a fundamental difference between the two cases. Sure, Adblock Plus alters website code in a way that its developers don’t want it to. But the changes are made only on the user’s end — to the structure of the display created in the browser — and not in the transferred files themselves.
In other words, Adblock Plus does not change the program substance, but only the program flow.
The distinction is necessary, the judges emphasized, as interpreting copyright too broadly would also affect other ‘harmless’ browser extensions that ultimately also work by altering HTML code. It would more or less have made it illegal for any technology or consumer to alter a website page appearance — a direct contravention of the open standards set by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
The realme 8 has become the latest smartphone from the brand to join the realme UI 3.0 Early Access program. In simpler words, users of the handsets can enroll themselves to try Android 12 beta. The company vaguely mentioned that the device will get access to beta software in Q1 2022. We never thought it would receive in January itself.
According to the official announcement post on realme Community, the Realme UI 3.0 Early Access registrations for Realme 8 kicked off on January 19. The brand says that it will be accepting applications in batches and it has only allocated limited seats.
Hence, we urge the interested users to apply for the initiative as soon as possible. In order to do it, the smartphone should be on firmware RMX3085_11.A.24. If yes, then navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now, submit details, and finish the quiz.
Applicants who get selected will receive the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 beta build via OTA. Those who don’t can try their luck again whenever the registrations re-open
As far as the stable release is concerned, we have no idea about it since Realme does not provide a timeline like its sister brand OPPO.
Samsung has a track record of hosting Galaxy Unpacked events to launch its next-generation flagship smartphones and the South Korean giant will do the same for the upcoming Galaxy S22-series devices.
While the date for the Galaxy Unpacked event has not been revealed, the company has confirmed that there will indeed be a new Galaxy Unpacked event next month, i.e. February 2022.
TM Roh, the President and Head of MX Business for Samsung Electronics has published a blog post and shared a teaser video. The upcoming phones have also been teased as Roh promises that the “most noteworthy S series devices” will be unveiled at the next month’s Unpacked event. He also adds that “the next generation of Galaxy S is here, bringing together the greatest experiences of our Samsung Galaxy into one ultimate device.”
Although the company has not announced the launch date for the upcoming Galaxy S22-series smartphones, multiple reports have indicated that the Galaxy Unpacked event will be hosted on 8th February while the device will be available for purchase by 24th February.
There will be three smartphones in the S22 lineup — Samsung Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra. Since the South Korean giant has discontinued the Note-series phones, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is said to be a spiritual successor of the Galaxy Note20.
The top-end offering in the upcoming lineup, the Galaxy S22 Ultra will feature a 6.8-inch Dynamic 2X AMOLED display that offers a Quad HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 1,750 nits brightness.
Under the hood, it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC or the newly announced Exynos 2200 chipset, depending on the region of availability. It will pack up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
The phone will come preinstalled with One UI 4 based on the Android 12 operating system. It will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery and have 45W fast charging support. There will also be a dedicated slot for the S Pen stylus.
Last month, Lenovo-owned Motorola launched its latest flagship smartphone in the form of Moto Edge X30, making it the world’s first smartphone to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.
One of the company’s executives has taken to Weibo to share an image of the retail box of an upcoming smartphone which is a special edition for the Moto Edge X30 featuring an under-display camera sensor.
The upcoming smartphone, dubbed Moto Edge X30 Under-Screen Camera Edition, is expected to get officially launched soon in the Chinese market given that the phone has been teased by Chen Jin, General Manager of Lenovo’s China Mobile Phone Business.
However, apart from the image of the retail box, there’s nothing known about the smartphone, including its launch date, availability, specifications, or pricing but we expect more information to surface online in the coming days.
While the specifications remain unknown, we expect them to be the same as the original model. The phone will come with a 60-megapixel front-facing camera sensor and will become the first Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered smartphone to have an under-display camera sensor.
It may continue to feature a 6.7 inch OLED Full-HD+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 576Hz touch sampling rate. It will offer a 100 percent DCI P3 color gamut, HDR10+, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
Under the hood, it will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. On the backside, there will be a triple-camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The phone will be running the Android 12 operating system and powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for fast charging.
Update: According to WHY LAB, the K50 series includes four phones: Redmi K50 (model number 22021211RC), Redmi K50 Pro (22041211AC), Redmi K50 Pro+ (22011211C), and Redmi K50 Gaming (21121210C). They are powered by Dimensity 8000, Snapdragon 870, Dimensity 9000, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, respectively.
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The Redmi K50 series will include multiple devices like the predecessor Redmi K40 lineup. A fresh leak by Digital Chat Station has revealed the different processors that power the K50 lineup.
The leak states that the Redmi K50 e-sports version, which seems to be the Redmi K50 Gaming, will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 series chipset. The tipster had claimed earlier this week that it will be driven by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. He had also said that the handset is equipped with JBL dual speakers, an AAC 1016 ultrawide-band x-axis motor.
Redmi K40 Gaming Edition
Another tipster had revealed that the Redmi K50 Gaming measures 162. x 76.8 x 8.45mm and weighs 210 grams. The handset will be equipped with a 6.67-inch OLED 2K display that supports a high refresh rate, a 4,700mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging, 64-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
Coming back to Digital Chat Station’s leak, he further mentioned that the other three engineering models of the K50 lineup are equipped with the Snapdragon 870, Dimensity 8000, and Dimensity 9000 chipsets. The exact monikers of these models are not known, and it is unclear whether all three models will be made official at the same time.
Redmi has already confirmed that it will be holding the Redmi K50 series launch event in February. One of the K50 series devices launching next month has Snapdragon 8 series chip, a 4,700mAh battery with 120W fast charging, and dual VC liquid-cooling. The K50 models are expected to ship with MIUI 13 flavored Android 12. Probably, the Dimensity 8000 powered K50 model could be the starting variant in the series, which may begin at 1,999 Yuan.
Earlier this month, along with the Realme GT 2 Pro smartphone, the China-based company had announced Realme Book Enhanced Edition. A few days after that, the Realme Book Enhanced Edition Air laptop was made official in the Chinese market.
Today, the laptop officially goes on sale in China for the price of 4,399 yuan which roughly converts to $694. This is a discounted price for those who pre-ordered the device.
The major difference between the Realme Book Enhanced Edition and the Realme Book Enhanced Edition Air is the display and weight. The Air suffix model comes with a glass panel instead of polyester. The newer model also weighs a bit lighter at 1.37 kilograms as opposed to the 1.47 kilogram for the older model.
Coming to the specifications, the device features a 14-inch LCD 2K display that offers a 3:2 aspect ratio, 100% sRGB color gamut coverage, and 400 nits brightness. Under the hood, it is powered by the 11th Generation Intel Core i5-11320H processor with VC liquid cooling.
It comes packed with 16GB LPDDR4x RAM and 512GB PCIe SSD storage and there’s only one variant for the memory configuration. In the software department, the laptop comes running the latest Windows 11 operating system and is powered by a 54Wh battery.
The device offers Wi-Fi 6 for connectivity, a USB Type-C port with Thunderbolt 4, another USB Type-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2), a USB Type-A port (USB 3.1 Gen 1), and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also has some additional features, like a backlit keyboard, dual stereo speakers, fingerprint sensor, ColorOS PC Connect, and more.
The Realme Book Enhanced Edition Air is priced at 4,699 yuan which is about $741. It was available for pre-order for a discount of 300 yuan (~$47), bringing down the cost to 4,399 yuan for the first sale in China.
OneOdio is an up-and-coming brand in the audio industry known for offering high-quality headphones with great sound at budget-friendly prices. The brand has now launched OneOdio Pro-10 headphones which are aimed at the professional audio mixing industry.
The OneOdio Pro-10 is designed for budding disc jockeys, audiophiles, and general music lovers who are looking for high-quality headphones on a budget. So let’s take a closer look at what these headphones have to offer.
The OneOdio Pro-10 comes with Hi-Res certification and features powerful 50mm dual-diaphragm drivers which allow for a more expressive and realistic soundstage. The headphone also offers a very strong bass production, which is ideal for DJing applications as it allows the ear to hear a broader range of lower frequencies, without losing touch with the mids and the highs.
The most important feature of this headphone is the dual connectivity option. The OneOdio Pro-10 can be used via the musician-standard 6.35mm cable, and the consumer standard 3.5mm. The wires are included in the box itself, so there is no need for external adapters. The presence of two audio ports in the headphone enables daisy-chaining to additional sets of earphones, which is a rare feature in most commercial headsets.
Design-wise, the OneOdio Pro-10 has excellent functionality with rotating cups offering single-ear monitoring. For comfort, the headphones have plushy leatherette ear cups with an ergonomic headband that offers 1.5-inches of adjustability.
OneOdio Pro-10 Specifications
Speakers: 50mm
Impedance: 32 Ohms
Sensitivity: 110dB+3dB
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz
Max input power: 1600mW
Plug Type: 3.5mm/6.35mm stereo
Cable 1: 3 meters 3.5mm to 6.35mm coiled cable
Cable 2: 2 meters 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable with microphone
As mentioned above, the OneOdio Pro-10 is a budget-friendly headphone and is going for ₹2,399 on Amazon India. US customers can also avail of the OneOdio Pro-10 for just $31 on Amazon US.
However, buying the headphones from the official OneOdio website will get you two years of warranty coverage.
Samsung has confirmed that it will be holding its next Unpacked event in February 2022. The South Korean company is expected to announce the Galaxy S22 series of flagship smartphones. Recent reports have spilt a lot of information about the Galaxy Tab S8 series of flagship tablets. Now, the Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, and Tab S8 Ultra were briefly found to be listed on Amazon Italy’s website with all its renders and specifications. However, the listings were unavailable at the time of publishing this post.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 silver
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Pink
The Galaxy Tab S8 series listings on the retailer site that it is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and Android 12 OS. The Tab S8 has an 11-inch display that offers 2800 x 1752 pixels and an 8,000mAh battery, whereas the Tab S8+ has a 12.4-inch screen that offers 2560 x 1600 pixels and a 10,090mAh battery. Both models will come in Silver, Rose Gold, and Gray colors.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ Silver
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ Pink
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus leaked specifications on Amazon Italy
The Tab S8 Ultra’s display has a notch, which houses a pair of front cameras. The screen supports a resolution of 2960 x 1848 pixels. The device is backed by a 11,200mAh battery. The Ultra model will only come in Gray. All three models are expected to come in Wi-Fi and 5G variants.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Black
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra leaked specifications on Amazon Italy
The Galaxy Tab S8 series will carry support for the S Pen stylus. The rear shell of the device will have a groove to attach the stylus for charging. All three tablets will come equipped with a 13-megapixel dual-camera unit. Previous reports have revealed that the main camera will be coupled with a 6-megapixel ultrawide lens. The Tab S8 and S8+ will have a 12-megapixel front camera, while the Ultra variant will have a pair of 12-megapixel front-facing cameras.
Several smartphones are expected to launch in China after the Chinese New Year holidays. Among them is the Lenovo Legion Y90 gaming smartphone, which has been already teased by the brand. Now, tipster Panda is Bald has tipped the key specifications of the device.
The Legion Y90 gaming phone is fitted with a 6.92-inch AMOLED E4 panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 720Hz touch sampling rate. While some reports had claimed that the Legion Y90 has Snapdragon 888 SoC, the new leak claims that it is equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.
It is likely to be backed by a massive 5,500mAh battery, which may carry support for 68W charging. To recall, the device was spotted with its L70161 model number at the 3C certification site with a 68W charger.
Lenovo Legion Y90
The gaming phone may come with up to 18 GB of RAM and it may carry support for 4GB of virtual RAM. It is likely to ship with up to 512 GB of storage. The handset is equipped with a dual x-axis linear motor for haptics.
Previous reports have claimed that the device is equipped with LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and Double Engine Air Cooling technology. Like the previous Legion gaming phone, the Y90 is likely to be equipped with a pair of USB-C ports. The display of the device is equipped with symmetrical bezels with the top bezel housing a speaker and a selfie camera. The Legion Y90 is likely to face competition from other gaming phones such as RED MAGIC 7 and Black Shark 5 series.
At the beginning of this week, a Samsung smartphone with model number SM-A5360 was spotted at the 3C certification. Now, the handset has been approved by the TENAA authority of China. The entire specification and images of the smartphone have appeared in its TENAA listing. The handset has also been approved by the FCC authority.
Samsung Galaxy A53 specifications
The Galaxy A53 measures 159.5 x 74.7 x 8.1mm and weighs 190 grams. It features a 6.46-inch TFT panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It has a 4,680mAh rated battery, which hints that its typical value could be 5,000mAh. The 3C certification of the device revealed that it may ship with a 15W charger. However, the device may carry support for 25W charging like its predecessor, Galaxy A52 5G.
Samsung Galxay A53 5G TENAA images
The Galaxy A53 is powered by a 2.4GHz octa-core processor. Rumors surrounding the device has revealed that it could be equipped with the Exynos 1200 chipset. The listing states that it has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB storage. It is likely to come preinstalled with Android 12 OS and One UI 4.x.
The display punch-hole is likely to feature a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The rear camera system of the device has a 64-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel lens, and a pair of 5-megapixel snappers.
The A53 is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It is likely to come in colors like white and blue. Now that the TENAA and FCC authorities have approved the smartphone, it is likely to launch soon in China and other markets.
The Indian market recently welcomed a new 5G budget phone: the Motorola Moto G51 5G. It is the successor of the Moto G50 and it brings a wide display, a big battery, and a decent specs sheet to the market at a very affordable price. But are its specifications enough to win the award for the best 5G phone out there? Well, it is very hard to find it out because there are a lot of rivals out there. One of the best is definitely the Realme 8s 5G offering similar specifications at a competitive price. We think there is no better way to answer the above question than comparing the Moto G51 5G with one of the best other 5G budget phones of the moment: the Realme 8s 5G.
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.2 or 13 MP f/2.2 front camera
Triple 64 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.1 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 20W
5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
When it comes to the design, I actually prefer the Realme 8s 5G. First of all, it is more compact thanks to its smaller display. Further, its camera module is definitely more beautiful with its 2×2 matrix and the same color as the rest of the back cover. Both these devices are made of polycarbonate, so do not expect a premium touch & feel. But the Motorola Moto G51 5G has a water-repellent coating which makes it good to use in the rain or in similar situations. Both the phones feature a punch-hole display, but the punch hole is placed centrally on the Moto G51 5G and on the upper left corner of the Realme 8s 5G. Despite being more compact and having the same battery capacity, the Realme 8s 5G is a thinner (and lighter) phone.
Display
Motorola Moto G51 5G and Realme 8s 5G are equipped with the average displays you can usually find on lower-midrange phones. Two IPS panels with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. They are not bad panels, but if you spend just a bit more you can find way better displays even on affordable phones. The Motorola Moto G51 5G wins for two reasons: it has a wider 6.8-inch panel and a higher 120 Hz refresh rate. But there are no particular differences between these phones if we talk about the image quality. Besides their average displays, they are equipped with mono speakers and side-mounted fingerprint scanners. Nothing surprising, but at the same time, nothing you can complain about.
Hardware/Software
The Motorola Moto G51 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 480+ chipset, while the Realme 8s 5G is fueled by the MediaTek Dimensity 810. Despite it being a great Qualcomm chipset, according to the benchmarks, the Snapdragon 480+ is way inferior to the Dimensity 810. And you do not even need to have a look at the benchmarks to understand them. The Dimensity 810 has a higher clock frequency, better cores, and it is built with a better production process: 6 nm. It even features a great GPU. The phones run Android 11 out of the box but they will both get the update to Android 12. The highest-end memory configuration of these devices is the same: they offer up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of native storage.
Camera
The Motorola Moto G51 5G is a more versatile camera phone. Despite its 50 MP main camera is not as impressive as the 64 MP sensor found on the Realme 8s 5G, unlike its rival, it comes with an 8 MP ultrawide lens. With the Realme 8s 5G, you only get two useless 2 MP sensors for macros and depth. But the Realme 8s 5G features a better front camera with a 16 MP resolution.
Battery
These two phones come with the same battery capacity: 5000 mAh. But the Realme 8s 5G offers a longer battery life thanks to a smaller display and a chipset built with a better production process, as well as faster charging thanks to a charging power of 33W.
Motorola Moto G51 5G vs Realme 8s 5G: Price
You need Rs. 17,999 / $242 in order to purchase the Realme 8s 5G in India, while the Motorola Moto G51 5G starts from Rs. 14,999 / $202. I personally prefer the Realme 8s 5G because of its better chipset, faster charging, and good main camera. But the Moto G51 5G has a wider display and an ultrawide camera which may turn useful.
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 has been announced in India with the scheduled release slated for February 15. The Surface Pro 8 comes with a 13-inch 120Hz PixelSense touchscreen, 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, providing significant improvements from its predecessor.
The Thunderbolt 4 and Dolby Atmos sound have been added to the Surface Pro 8 for a more improved sound experience. It also has dual far-field studio microphones and a 10MP rear camera which is capable of shooting 4K videos. On a single charge, the Surface Pro 8 could work for up to 16 hours, reflecting a strong battery performance for the device.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is structured on the Intel Evo platform which makes the device feature upgraded versions of the components in its predecessor. It uses Adaptive Color Technology and supports Dolby Vision for high-quality video output. The RAM of the Surface Pro 8 is up to 16GB (LPDDR4x) and you can get between 256GB and 1TB of SSD storage. The devices will run on Windows 11 operating system.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 will be available in the subcontinent through authorized outlets including Amazon India. Preorders for the Surface Pro 8 have commenced already via authorized online retail outlets. The slew of models available range from Rs. 104, 499 ($1,412) to Rs. 214,999 ($2,892).
A few days back, Samsung launched their top-end Exynos 2200 SoC which comes with an AMD RDNA 2 based GPU. This launch all but confirmed that Samsung will be shipping the upcoming Galaxy S22 series in two SoC variants namely the Exynos 2200 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
Now, tipster Dohyun Kim has revealed a list specifying which region can expect which variant of the Galaxy S22 series. According to the list, the Exynos variants will be shipped to fewer regions compared to previous generations.
Galaxy S22 Series AP by Regions 1. Europe: Exynos 2. North America: Snapdragon 3. South America: Snapdragon 4. East Asia: Snapdragon 5. South East Asia/Oceania: Snapdragon 6. West Asia: Exynos & Snapdragon 7. Middle East Asia: Exynos & Snapdragon 8. Africa: Exynos & Snapdragon
The Exynos variants will be primarily made available in the European markets. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variant will be available in North and South America along with East Asia, South East Asia (India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, etc.), and Oceania (Australia, New Zealand). West Asia and the Middle East along with Africa will get a mix of Exynos and Snapdragon variants likely on a nation-by-nation basis.
Yesterday, we got the first glimpse of the Exynos 2200’s performance inside the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra which revealed the device’s AnTuTu scores. The device got a total score of 965,874 points and managed to get 1108 points in single-core performance and 3516 points in multi-core. . To recall, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 edition of the S22 Ultra scored 1219 in the single-core test and 3154 in the multi-core test.
Compared side by side with the Snapdragon variant, the Exynos lagged behind in single-core performance but outshines the SD 8 Gen 1 in multicore performance.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra specifications (rumored)
The Galaxy S22 Ultra rumors have revealed that it will feature a 6.8-inch Dynamic 2X AMOLED display that offers a Quad HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 1,750 nits brightness. It will come preinstalled with One UI 4 based Android 12 OS.
On the front side, the S22 Ultra will feature a 40-megapixel selfie camera. Its rear camera setup may include a 108-megapixel main camera with an OIS support, a 10-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x zoom and OIS, a 10-megapixel periscope telephoto snapper with OIS, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera.
The S22 Ultra will come with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage. It may house a 5,000mAh battery, which will carry support for 45W fast charging. The device will include a dedicated slot for storing an S-Pen. It may come in colors like Phantom White, Phantom Black, Green, and Burgundy.
Rising electric bike startup Ignitron Motocorp has unveiled its second electric motorcycle in India. Known as the Bob-e, the new two-wheeler is specifically designed for the Indian market and targets the younger segment of the population.
According to Ignitron, the Bob-e aims to elevate the lifestyles of Indian youths and conserve the environment. The Bob-e is expected to fulfill the style quotient and extensive features that will make daily commutes on the electric motorcycle to be a convenient and very pleasurable experience. Two color variants will be available for the Bob-e namely black and red, which will accentuate the distinctive design of the electric motorbike.
The Bob-e has a riding range of 110 km and a top speed of 85 km/h. The 2.88kWh Lithium-ion battery is however not known to involve swappable technology, although a backup is present. The Bob-e features Geo locate/ Geo fencing for added security, USB charging, battery status indicator, Bluetooth, keyless ignition, and a digital display cluster. There is also a 15 Amp Fast Home Charger.
The Bob-e has three riding modes namely Eco, Normal, and Sport. This means that the rider can easily customize the driving experience to suit the current needs. The electric bike also features reverse riding and cruise control. The suspension is enhanced with telescopic forks in the front and a fully-adjustable mono-shock at the back.
As per pricing, the asking price of the Bob-e is Rs. 94,999 ($1,277), while a preorder can be made with Rs. 999 (~$14).
SK Hynix has been supplying image sensors to Samsung since 2019. The company has offered low-end sensors to the Galaxy A and M series so far. However, we haven’t seen a 50MP sensor from SK Hynix getting employed in any Galaxy phone so far. But now, this might change with the arrival of the upcoming Galaxy A23.
As per a report from TheElec, Samsung is planning to procure new 50MP sensors from SK Hynix. This particular 50MP sensor will be seen on the upcoming Galaxy A23 this year. To recall, the predecessor Galaxy A22 has a 48MP primary sensor. That being said, the 50MP SK Hynix lens on the A23 will be a step up.
The 50MP sensor on the Galaxy A23 will support Optical Image Stabilization(OIS). It will be accompanied by a 5MP ultra-wide lens, and two 2MP sensors for macro and bokeh shots. So, a total of four cameras will be there on the back of the phone.
Samsung is expected to unveil the device in two versions – 4G LTE and 5G.
In terms of its launch, the publication reveals that the 4G LTE model will debut in Q1 of this year, while the 5G model is slated to debut in the second half of this year. Reportedly, Samsung is aiming to ship 17.1 million units of the 4G LTE model and 12.6 million units of the 5G version.
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