Realme’s recent C-series offering was the Realme C25Y. The phone packs UNISOC T610 SoC and has a triple camera system. Now, Realme seems to be planning to launch another C-series device and it could be the upcoming Realme C35. The smartphone has just passed the Geekbench certification site revealing its key specs.
According to Geekbench v5, the RMX3511 or the Realme C35 scores 365 single-core points and 1394 multi-core points. It is powered by an octa-core UNISOC chipset with the first six cores clocked at 1.82Ghz and the last two at 1.95Ghz. The device has 4GB of RAM and Android 11 OS.
We expect the phone to have Realme UI 2.0 out of the box and come in a base 32GB of storage configuration. Other specs of the phone are yet to be revealed, but considering it will be another entry-level phone, we expect it to come with an HD+ display. The phone may come with a big battery, being one of its highlights, similar to the other C-series phones.
As of now, Realme has not revealed the phone’s launch date, but given that this is the phone’s initial listing, there might be some time until we see it in the market.
In related news, another C-series phone dubbed Realme C31 was spotted recently. It could be another entry-level phone. The device with model number RMX3501 has already passed NBTC and TUV Rheinland certification sites.
Apple continues to wear the top smartphone brand crown in terms of sales units and revenue in China. This marks the brand’s 6th consecutive week at the top position.
In a recently published Counterpoint Research report, the global industry analysis firm stated that Apple’s rise to first place began right after the iPhone 13 was released in China. Since then Apple has been in the leading position for the majority period, rarely getting dethroned by Vivo. However, for the past six weeks, the Cupertino-based giant has been leading by a considerable margin.
The new iPhone 13 has been credited for this success which was released at a relatively lower starting price in China and brought with it the new camera and 5G features. Counterpoint is also linking the Apple iPhone surge to the problems of former powerhouse Huawei, which faced declining sales due to the ongoing US sanctions.
Sales Proportions of iPhone 13 Series Model in China During 2021 via Counterpoint research
Among the iPhone 13 models offered in China, the base iPhone 13 models recorded the highest sales proportions at 51%, followed by iPhone 13 Pro Max at 23%. The iPhone 13 Pro made for 21% of Apple’s smartphone sales volume while iPhone 13 Mini made for 5% of the total sales during 2021.
Ever since the iPhone 13 release, Apple has maintained the top spot in terms of sales volume in China apart from the brief period during Singles Day when it was overtaken by Vivo.
iPhone 13 Sales Ranking Post Launch via Counterpoint Research
Research Director Tom Kang has stated that “Apple’s only true competitor in China till now was Huawei and it is now facing serious production issues due to the US sanctions. Apple is likely to continue its high performance in China until other competitors catch up in both brand and quality.”
Yesterday, SmartPrix shared sketches of the upcoming Realme 9 Pro smartphone that revealed its key design. Today,the publicationhas shared high-resolution renders and specs of the smartphone leaving us with very little to learn at the official unveiling.
As per the renders, the Realme 9 Pro has a new design, especially at the rear. The smartphone has a new camera island at the back. It sports a triple camera system with two lenses placed vertically and the third sensor slightly offset. It also has an LED flash beside the sensors.
The report reveals that the phone has a 64MP primary lens, an 8MP secondary lens, and a 2MP tertiary sensor. Upfront, it is touted to have a 16MP selfie camera.
It is a similar design to that of the recently launched sibling, the Realme 9i. Coming to the front, the phone has a large punch-hole display with narrow bezels. It is a 6.59-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. However, we aren’t sure whether it is an LCD panel or an AMOLED screen. Its screen resolution is also unknown, as of now. Interestingly, the display will double up as an in-display fingerprint scanner offering added security.
Apart from this, the smartphone is touted to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC, under the hood. It will be paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone may pack a 5,000mAh big battery.
The Realme 9 Pro will arrive in three colors the Midnight Black, Sunrise Blue, and Aurora Green.
After several teasers, Japanese tech giant Sony has launched the WF-1000XM4 truly wireless earbuds in India. The launch comes not too long after the company announced the budget WF-C500 TWS earbuds for the Indian market as well. The Sony WF-1000XM4 is a premium high-end earbud and it comes with a Rs. 19,990 (~$270) price tag, slightly cheaper than the $280 price in the US.
In terms of the design, the new earbuds are not only smaller but also come with a better design that fits the ear better, has improved audio quality, and enhances noise cancellation compared to their predecessor.
The earbuds are equipped with a Sony V1 chip which delivers improved active cancellation of high frequencies and delivers up to 40% lower noise levels when compared to its predecessor. The buds are also touted to be the world’s first TWS earbuds to feature support for Hi-Res audio over the LDAC codec. The TWS buds also bring support for 360 Reality Audio as well as an automatic wind detection feature that activates the wind noise reduction function.
Further, the earbuds utilize polyurethane foam tips that help reduce noise even when the ANC is turned off. The gadget equally comes with fast pairing support on both Android and Windows 10. It also detects the ear fit and prompts the user to adjust for a better fit.
The Silver variant won’t be available in India immediately
The buds also come in useful for receiving voice calls, even in a noisy environment. It is equipped with bone-conducting technology as well as powerful microphones. The earbuds also support Alex and Google Assistant voice prompts.
The Sony WF-1000XM4 also arrives with a powerful battery setup. Each bud can withstand up to 8 hours of music playback with ANC while the usage hour can be bumped up to 12 hours when it is turned off. The carrying case can even extend the battery life by some 24 hours with noise cancellation enabled and 36 hours when it is disabled.
The WF-1000XM4 also comes with a compact case that supports faster charging. The case also supports Qi wireless charging. For the faster-charging feature, Sony touts a 5 minutes charge to offer 60 minutes of playback. The earbuds also features an IPX4 rating which means that it can be used in the rain. The earbuds will be available in Silver or Black color options.
Although, Sony released the WF-1000XM4 in Silver and Black colors in other markets, only the Black variant will be available in India. It will go on sale online and on brich and mortar stores in India from January 16th.
Spider-Man: No Way Home was the most anticipated movie of 2021. It also became the highest-grossing film of last year even without a release in China. In fact, the film is yet to receive a release date in the country. Ahead of that, Redmi has partnered with Marvel Studios and Columbia Pictures for a special MIUI theme based on the flick.
Xiaomi’s Redmi has released an exclusive Spider-Man: No Way Home theme for its smartphones in China. This special theme will be available on the MIUI Theme store only until March 28, 2022.
The announcement post specifically mentions ‘Redmi’ devices. Hence, we are not sure if it is also available on Xiaomi or Mi-branded phones. Technically, the theme should work if sideloaded.
The theme includes customized icons, multiple custom wallpapers, custom sounds, custom color schemes, and more. Additionally, users can also summon the superhero Spider-Man himself on their phone’s screen through Xiao AI virtual voice assistant.
This theme sounds too good to not try out. Unfortunately, it’s officially limited to Redmi handsets in China. Perhaps, someone will port it for international MIUI builds.
Redmi is expected to unveil the Redmi K50 series very soon. Do you think there will be a special edition of the phone based on Spider-Man: No Way Home? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
The Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has announced that it will release its much anticipated OnePlus 9RT in the Indian market tomorrow (January 14). The brand has also said that it will be releasing the OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS earphones in India along with the 9RT. So, here’s how you can watch the livestream for the launch event.
The launch event will be livestreamed on OnePlus India’s official Youtube channel. It will kick off in India at 5 PM IST. Other than the Youtube channel, the launch event will also be livestreamed on the OnePlus website, as well as the company’s official social media handles like Twitter and Facebook.
OnePlus 9RT specs and features
Since the phone is already available in China, we know almost all of the device’s features phone’s details. The OnePlus 9RT 5G comes with a 6.62-inch punch-hole display featuring a Full-HD+ resolution.
It has HDR10+ support and a peak brightness of 1300 nits. The phone boasts protection of Corning Gorilla Glass. The screen also doubles up as an in-display fingerprint scanner. It sports a triple camera system at the rear with a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. The device has a 16MP single selfie camera lens.
It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G SoC coupled with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage. It packs a 4,500mAh battery with Warp Charge 65W fast charging support. It boots on Android 11 out of the box.
OnePlus Buds Z2 specs and features
As for the OnePlus Buds Z2, which is also scheduled to launch tomorrow, the TWS earbuds will come featuring 11mm base-tuned Dynamic Drivers and a 3-mic setup for calibrating the Noise and White reduction. It has Dolby Atmos support and features Bluetooth v5.2.
The Buds Z2 is capable of 40dB Active Noise Cancellation and also features a transparency mode which is useful for listening to music or taking calls while being aware of your surroundings.
OnePlus Buds Z2 comes with a charging case and has a total battery life of 38 hours. It supports OnePlus’s Flash Charge technology that offers up to 5 hours of music playback with just 10 minutes of charging. It can offer up to 7 hours if the ANC feature is turned off.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 has been tipped to be priced at ₹4,999 in India. As for the pricing of the OnePlus 9RT smartphones, numerous rumors have claimed different prices. Some have stated that the smartphone’s top version will cost around ₹37,999 to ₹39,999 while others have said that the device will be offered between the ₹40,000 and ₹44,000 price range.
With the consumer technology field growing and developing every year, we often see new smartphones release with cutting edge hardware and innovations. So, it can be quite refreshing to revisit these iconic devices from the past and see the influence they left behind. That’s exactly why we are bringing back our Throwback Tech Thursdays segment in 2022 and our first smartphone from the past is the best-selling Nokia 6600.
Nokia, a veteran in the mobile phone industry, isn’t the dominating figure it once was. However, its influence and impact in the market can never be overlooked as some of its older models still have an almost mythic status. One of these iconic offerings was the Nokia 6600, which was among the first real “smartphones”.
What made it Special?
For those familiar with the device, the reasons for its iconic stature is clear. However, the true impact of the Nokia 6600 is far deeper. During the early 2000s, the term ‘smartphones’ had just been coined, with Nokia and Blackberry being market leaders in the segment. These devices offered a number of features that weren’t available on most other mobile phones back then. This included something even as basic as an internet connection.
Notably, Nokia 6600 was the most advanced product from the company at the time of its release. It launched back in October 2003 and ran on Symbian OS 7 with features like music player, video player, camera, memory expansion, web browsing, and more. While these aren’t ground breaking by today’s standards, keep in mind that this was nearly 20 years ago. Back then, one would rarely have access to any of these features unless they had a desktop PC.
Meaning, this device offered the full multimedia suite that is the standard of the industry now. Having personally used this device, I remember spending hours watching videos and movies on the 6600 since it also supported an external memory card as well. The Finnish brand even offered a number of mobile games on it that worked really well with its overall button layout and its joystick. These games took advantage of this for controls, which made it similar to the layout of early game controllers that only had a single joystick. One could even install a wide range of third party software such as mp3 and multimedia players, as well as games, and different themes. So, you could’ve had a personalized experience back then too. It was quite literally marketed as a pocket PC.
Impact & Future Influence
Everyone knows the huge impact of the first iPhone, but if there was a top 10 list for the most influential devices, the Nokia 6600 easily makes the cut. It made waves when it launched and changed the way people looked at mobile phones. Rather than a device for just making calls, you now carried a pocket media player and game console in your pocket. It was so popular and capable, that the brand continued its production and sale all the way till 2007.
So it’s no surprise that the Nokia 6600 is one of the best selling devices of all times. During its lifetime, it sold over 150 million units across the globe. Following its launch, it was clear that rival brands would have to offer specs and features matching this device. Furthermore, features available in flagship devices like the 6600 soon trickled down to the company’s relatively affordable offerings soon after as well, which further helped cement Nokia’s position as the market leader.
Design, Specs, & Price
Being such a popular device, the 6600 was easily recognizable. It had a thick body that some referred to as a small, rounded ‘brick.’ But this usually hinted at its durability and heft, rather than it being unwieldy. A part of its success can also be attributed to its button offerings and keypad layout, which was unique in its own regard. At the time, many phones offered dedicated buttons to navigate through the apps and menus, but the 6600 had a 5 way joystick that made navigation more convenient and gaming more fun as well. It even worked well with the multimedia players as well.
Talking about its specs, it sported a 2.16-inch TFT display with a 176 x 208 resolution. Its chip ran at 104MHz clock speed, and it had 6MB of internal storage. Although its VGA camera wasn’t too powerful by today’s standards, it was a highlighting feature back then since it even supported video recording as well as 2x digital zoom. Being a flagship product, it was an expensive phone that launched for around 600 Euros back in 2003 or about 690 US Dollars. Although, it saw price cuts a while after its release and became even more affordable in the following years as well, which added to its popularity.
I’m sure many of our readers would easily recognize this device and may have had personal experiences with it as well. We’d love to hear more from you guys, so share some of your fond memories with this phone in the comments section down below.
Barely 24 hours after the Motorola Tab G70 had an elaborate listing on India’s Flipkart giving us an idea of the entire specs, the tablet has now been officially unveiled in Brazil. The Brazil launch provides us with a clue about the price range the device will retail for in India and other markets.
The Motorola Tab G70 comes with an 11-inch display with 2K resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels, 400 nits of brightness and 15:9 aspect ratio. The display also comes with support for Widevine certification to watch high definition content from Netflix and Amazon. You also get four speakers with Dolby Atmos support for an immersive audio experience.
The Moto Tab G70 is also confirmed to pack a MediaTek Helio G90T which is a 12nm chip with an architecture consisting of two Cortex-A76 cores, and six Cortex-A55 cores while a Mali-G76 GPU fires the graphics. The processor pairs with 4GB RAM with 64GB storage that can be expanded via microSD card.
For photography, you get a 13MP main camera at the rear while there is an 8MP selfie shooter for clear photos and videos. The device crams a mammoth 7,700 mAh battery with 20W fast charging support. It also present with an IP52 waterproof build and weighs just 500g.
As for the price, the Moto Tab G70 will retail in Brazil via Motorola’s official website for BRL 2,399 (~$433). The tablet will come in a single Green color and WiFi support only.
The Japanese tech giant Sony released their PlayStation 5 consoles back in November 2020. Although never officially announced, the company had planned to stop making the PS4 by the end of 2021. However, a new report has surfaced stating otherwise.
According to a new Bloomberg report, Sony will continue producing PlayStation 4 consoles throughout 2022 as it navigates disruptions to the global supply chain that have limited output of its PlayStation 5.
As per the report, industry insiders have stated that Sony has told its assembly partners that it would continue making the PS4 throughout 2022. The strategy is expected to add about a million PS4 units this year to help alleviate some pressure on the company’s PS5 production.
PlayStation 5 and accessories
PlayStation chief Jim Ryan has said that Sony had planned to make a quick transition to the latest hardware (PS5) which has been hindered due to the global pandemic slowing down software development across the gaming industry making for a relatively weak portfolio of must-have exclusive games. The pandemic also triggered a surge in hardware demand making the most basic components scarce which has resulted in the PS5 being hard to find on the market.
Sony’s PlayStation division will continue to rely on the PS4 to provide a substantial portion of its revenue while it figures out solutions for the slower-than-expected PS5 production pace and online scalpers choking off the retail supply of the newer console.
Amid the PlayStation 5 supply chain difficulties, Sony is also exploring new avenues. The brand is preparing to release more powerful virtual reality headsets to take advantage of the recent metaverse boom. The company recently revealed the PSVR 2 at CES 2022. Sony also seems interested in the fast-emerging EV sector as the brand showcased the Vision-S 01 and Vision-S 02 EVs at CES 2022.
ColorOS 12 is the latest version of OPPO’s mobile operating system. Apart from bringing new features, it also arrives with Android 12. The company has been rolling beta as well as stable builds of its software for eligible devices worldwide since the announcement. Today, the firm reiterates the list of smartphones that will get access to beta releases in India in Q1 2022.
In a press release sent to us, OPPO once again discloses the list of phones that will be blessed with ColorOS 12 beta in India in the first quarter of 2022. A total of four handsets will get the beta releases in the next two months and no new models in January.
However, the stable update will be rolled out for three devices this month. One of them has already started receiving it today.
That said, there’s the timeline shared by OPPO.
OPPO ColorOS 12 Update Timeline India
ColorOS 12 Beta Q1 2022
From February 2022
OPPO Reno4 Pro
OPPO F19 Pro
OPPO F17 Pro
From March 2022
OPPO A53s 5G
ColorOS 12 Stable January 2022
From January 13
OPPO A74 5G
From January 18
OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G
OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G
As usual, we will be updating our readers whenever OPPO rolls out ColorOS 12 beta/stable builds for eligible smartphones worldwide.
Earlier last month, Transsion brand Tecno launched a smartphone called TECNO POVA Neo in Nigeria. The main highlight of the device is its large 6,000mAh battery. Weeks later, the company is now teasing to release this very same handset in India.
The official Tecno India Twitter account posted a short video teaser for the upcoming TECNO POVA Neo yesterday. Though the video doesn’t say much about the phone, we already know everything about the smartphone since it’s already official.
Tecno is yet to reveal the launch date, however, a leak from late December had already disclosed some details. According to that information, the device will arrive in a 6GB + 128GB memory configuration and the launch offers will include a free pair of wireless earbuds.
Talking about specifications, the TECNO POVA Neo sports a 6.8-inch HD+ notched display with 120Hz touch sampling rate, MediaTek Helio G25 Chipset, 13MP triple camera setup, 8MP selfie camera, HiOS 7.6 based on Android 11, 6,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging.
The handset retails at ₦72,500 ($176, ₹13,000) for the 4GB + 64GB variant in Nigeria. It arrives in three colors, namely Geek Blue, Obsidian Black, and Powehi.
TECNO POVA Neo’s launch date for India should be out very soon.
The Sennheiser HD 450SE Wireless Headphones has been launched in India with an Rs. 14,990 (~$203) price tag. The new wireless headphones from Sennheiser offer active noise cancellation (ANC), built-in Amazon’s Alexa Voice Assistant support, and its battery can offer up to 30 hours of playback on a single charge. Siri and Google Assistant are also supported in the HD 450SE Wireless Headphones.
The HD 450SE bears a close semblance, specs-wise with the HD 450BT wireless headphones which were released in 2020, with some innovative improvements all-round. The wireless headphones have intuitive music control buttons at the touch of your fingertips, 32mm dynamic transducers, dual beamforming MEMS microphone, a frequency response range up to 22kHz, and an ergonomically effective design with comfortable and foldable ear cups.
The connectivity of the HD 450SE wireless headphones is via Bluetooth 5.0 while the battery can be charged using the USB-C port. There is a dedicated voice assistant button while app support is via the Sennheiser Smart Control app available on the respective app stores for Android and iOS devices. With the app, the user can customize several features to suit the mood.
The Sennheiser HD 450SE will be available to customers in India from January 16 exclusively via Amazon India. The release date is a special one – the Amazon Republic Day Sale 2022, and Sennheiser hopes to leverage the expected increased quantum to kickstart the product on a high.
In November 2021, a Geekbench listing revealed that Vivo has a new smartphone in the works dubbed the Vivo Y21e. Now, a new leak has surfaced, showing the design as well as some key specifications of this upcoming device.
According to a 91mobiles report, noted tipster Ishan Agarwal has revealed renders and key specs of the device.
Vivo Y21e
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The renders reveal that the Y21e will come with a waterdrop notch for the front camera. The device can also be observed to have a thick chin and narrow bezels. The volume rocker and the power button embedded with a fingerprint sensor can be found on the right spine of the device. Coming to its rear, the Y21e has a clean camera island with a dual-camera setup and LED flash.
The Vivo branding is present on the bottom left side of the rear panel. Although not revealed in the renders, we can expect the USB Type-C port, speaker grille, and primary microphone could be on the bottom in addition to the 3.5mm audio jack. The renders suggest that the device will come in two colors, namely White and Blue.
Vivo Y21e specifications
The Y21e is tipped to feature a 6.51-inch HD+ LCD display with a waterdrop notch and a thick chin. The device is said to measure 164.2×76×8mm and weigh 182 grams. A 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support is expected to power the Y21e, and it is said to run the Android 12 based FuntouchOS out of the box.
For photography, the device comes with dual cameras on the back, with a 13MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 2MP secondary lens with an f/2.4 aperture. A third AI lens is also present on the camera island. On the front, it is expected to come with an 8MP snapper with an f/1.8 aperture for selfies and video chats.
Earlier Geekbench leaks have revealed that the device will come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage, but it is speculated to be available in other options on launch.
For now, Vivo has not revealed any information on the device that might hint at a possible release date. So, stay tuned as we will be reporting any notable developments.
Before Christmas, OPPO started recruiting beta testers for the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 update for the OPPO A74 5G. Within a month from that, the smartphone has already started receiving the stable update.
OPPO A74 5G
According to an official announcement post on OPPO Community, the Chinese tech company has begun to roll out ColorOS 12 stable update for OPPO A74 5G. The latest software update for the handset not only brings new features of ColorOS but also Android 12 and related features.
The update is currently live in India and it arrives with firmware version C.29. In order to receive the OTA system support, users should be on firmware version A.12.
If the users of the phone are on the required software build, then they can navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version and follow the on-screen instructions to download the install the new update.
Like any other OTA software update, this one is also being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it may take some time to reach every user. Having said that, all units should get access to the latest update in the coming days.
The OPPO A74 5G is the company’s budget 5G smartphone. Kudos to OPPO for delivering the update to this device faster than other brands that offer similarly priced 5G handsets.
New rumors regarding the upcoming MediaTek mobile chips have just surfaced online. The leak has revealed the possible launch timeline for the Dimensity 9000 SoC, and the specs of the smartphone that will feature the Dimensity 8000 chip as well.
The information arrives from known tipster @DigitalChatStation the higher end Dimensity 9000 processor will be launched sometime in the first half of this year. Additionally, the new flagship chip will first appear on two or three smartphone models, which will sport a 2K display. He further added that some of these new smartphones will feature dual primary camera setup on the rear as well. For those unaware, the chip in question is based on the 4nm process from TSMC and features ARM’s Cortex X2 super core, along with Cortex A710 high performance, and Cortex A510 power efficient cores.
As of right now, it is unknown which exact models will feature the new chip, but Redmi and Oppo have confirmed that their upcoming handset (Find and K50 series respectively) will feature the Dimensity 9000 SoC. This chip even offers a number of improvements in terms of photography, so the dual primary camera module would likely take advantage of this as well. On the other hand, the tipster also revealed interesting information regarding the Dimensity 8000 chip, which is also set to launch later this year.
Apparently, a Dimensity 8000 powered smartphone will feature a 6.6 inch 120Hz display with 12GB of RAM. For photography, this device will arrive with 16 megapixel selfie shooter on the front while the rear houses a triple camera setup. This will include a 50 megapixel 1/1.5″ primary rear camera paired with another 50 megapixel lens and a 2 megapixel shooter as well. This model will be released during the Spring Festival and will target the 2,000 Yuan (roughly 315 US Dollars) segment. In other words, it will be an upper mid range handset. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.
The Moto G Syltys 2022 from Motorola is in the news since November 2021. Recently, we not only get to see the official promo renders of the smartphone but also its entire specifications. Now, once again, the handset emerges on the internet in the form of press renders.
Motorola Moto G Stylus 2022 | Source: 91Mobiles
The upcoming Motorola Moto G Stylus 2022 leaks once again showcasing its complete design, The above-attached image comes from the sources of 91Mobiles.
This single picture includes all the press renders of the device in gold color. However, the publication says that the phone will also come in a black color option.
According to the image, the Moto G Stylus 2022 will have a fingerprint sensor-embedded power button as well as a volume rocker on the right side and a SIM card slot on the left side. The top of the handset will include a secondary microphone hole, white the bottom side will house a silo for the built-in stylus, a USB Type-C port, a primary microphone hole, and a speaker grille.
On the front, the smartphone will sport a centered punch-hole display with a noticeable chin and top bezel. Finally, the rear side will nest a vertically aligned triple camera setup and the iconic Motorola Batwing logo at the center.
As far as specifications are concerned, previous reports have revealed features like a 6.58-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, MicroSD card slot, Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging.
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 2022 will be available in two memory configurations (4GB + 128B and 6GB + 128GB) in markets like the US and Europe at an undisclosed price in the near future.
Samsung is apparently gearing up to launch a number of smartphones in India. A new certification listing has revealed that the new models will be from the company’s mid range of Galaxy A and M series of devices.
The news was shared by @i_hsay on Twitter who shared a BIS certification list of all the smartphones’ model numbers. Looking at this list, we can we model numbers of the Galaxy A13 (SM-A135F/DS), Galaxy A53 5G (SM-A536E/DS), Galaxy A33 5G (SM-A336E/DS), and even Galaxy M33 5G (SM-M336BU/DS) as well. Furthermore, another Twitter user revealed that the South Korean tech giant has also started the firmware development of the Galaxy M33 5G.
Galaxy A53 5G
In other words, the Indian launch of the above mentioned devices is near, especially considering that they have received BIS certification. Unfortunately, the BIS listing doesn’t reveal any launch details regarding the upcoming smartphones. But previously, we had covered a report that claimed that the Samsung Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A13 will launch in India sometime in February 2022. Meanwhile, it is believed that the Galaxy A53 will also launch in the first quarter of this year as well.
Realme 9i was recently announced in Vietnam. Today, the Indian wing of the brand confirmed that it will be unleashing the Realme 9i at 12:30 PM (local time) on Jan. 18. Here is everything that is expected from Realme’s upcoming launch event for India.
The Ultimate Performer with First 680 6nm Processor in the Segment, #realme9i has much more to offer!
We’re super excited for the launch at 12:30 PM on 18th January.
As can be seen, the teaser reveals that the Realme 9i will be the first Snapdragon 680 SoC powered in its price segment to arrive in India. Vivo has already launched two Snapdragon 680 powered handsets such as the Vivo Y21T and Y33T in India. The Y21T was announced with a pricing of Rs 16,490 (~$223), while the Y33T has a starting price of Rs 18,990 (~$257) Hence, it appears that the Realme 9i could be priced under Rs 16,000 (~$216) or Rs 15,000 (~$204) in India.
Realme 9i specifications
The Realme 9i is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. For photography, it may feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and its rear shell has a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro snapper.
Realme 9i
The Snapdragon 680 chipset is present under the hood of the device. It has up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It has a 5,000mAh battery to keep the lights on and it carries support for 33W fast charging.
Rumors have it that the Realme Narzo 50A Prime smartphone may also go official alongside the Realme 9i. At present, there is no official confirmation on the India launch date of the Narzo model. Also, the rumor mill is yet to spill the specifications of the device. It will be an enhanced version of the existing Narzo 50A handset that came with a Helio G85 chip, 50-megapixel triple cameras, and a 6,000mAh battery.
A new Motorola smartphone has emerged on the internet. The device is called Moto G22 and it has been benchmarked on Geekbench. The handset’s listing reveals some of its key features.
According to Geekbench, the upcoming Motorola Moto G22 will be powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC. The variant that was benchmarked has 4GB RAM, however, there could be versions with lower or more RAM.
As far as performance is concerned, the phone can only score around 170 points and 912 points in single-core and multi-core tests respectively. Finally, it will boot Android 11.
That’s all the information we have on the forthcoming Motorola handset. We expect to learn more about the device in the coming days.
It is interesting to note that the Lenovo-owned Motorola-branded never released a Moto G21. Hence, this smartphone will be the direct successor of the Moto G20 from last year.
For the unaware, the Moto G20 was the second cheapest Moto G series phone released in 2021. It has features like a 6.5-inch HD+ 90Hz display (LCD), UNISOC T700 chipset, 48MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 13MP front-facing camera, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging.
The yet-to-release Moto G22 may have a similar set of specs, however, we wouldn’t say for sure. Because Motorola has a habit of changing the feature set of the existing lineup every generation.
Earlier today (13th January 2022), Xiaomi’s budget smartphone making sub brand, Redmi, shared a new teaser poster on Twitter. In the tweet, the company hinted at a new Note 11 series launch in India, which might be the upcoming Note 11S.
The Chinese smartphone brand shared the teaser on its official Twitter handle, which also revealed the rear design of the upcoming handset. Looking at this image, we can see that the rear camera module has a large primary sensor, along with other smaller cameras being housed underneath it. While the company did not reveal any finer details, it did confirm that its a Note model.
Although, it is rumored that the primary sensor is a 108 megapixel camera and we can clearly see that the sides are flat. As of right now, the model of the smartphone is still unclear, although, it is believed to the the new Note 11S, which has recently been spotted on various certification websites. It has even been spotted on FCC with MIUI 13 and we had also covered a report that revealed certain key specs regarding the smartphone.
Reportedly, the Redmi Note 11S will feature a triple camera setup, with the primary camera being the 108 megapixel sensor, paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel macro sensor. On the front, it might feature a 13 megapixel selfie shooter. Unfortunately, this is still just a teaser so we will have to wait for more details or reports to surface to know more about this upcoming smartphone. So stay tuend for more updates.
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