Motorola recently announced that the Moto G71 5G, which launched in China around the end of 2021, will come to India on January 10th. Now, ahead of its launch, the exact pricing of this device has leaked.
Tipster Abhishek Yadav has shared a screenshot via Twitter revealing the Indian price of the Moto G71 to be Rs. 18,999.
The device was launched in China on December 28th, 2021, and is expected to carry the same specs in its Indian variant.
To recall, the Moto G71 5G (Chinese variant) comes with a 6.4-inch FHD+ OLED display with a centered punch-hole and support DCI-P3 color gamut. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with 8GB RAM (+3GB virtual RAM) and 128GB storage.
The phone houses a vertically aligned triple camera setup on the rear consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro shooter. Whereas, for selfies and video calls, it uses a 13MP snapper.
For connectivity, it comes with dual SIM card slots, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, and NFC. It also sports a 3.5mm headphone jack, in addition to a USB Type-C port.
Other features include stereo speakers powered by Dolby Atmos, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, a customizable button, IP52 rating for splash resistance, MYUI based on Android 11, a 5,000mAh battery, and 30W fast charging.
Motorola has teased that the Moto G71 5G Indian variant will come with the Snapdragon 695 SoC and will carry support for the highest number (13) of 5G bands.
RichGo seems to be the most active Nokia accessory licensee considering the rate at which it churns out new products. Unfortunately, the brand’s products are only available in China. RichGo has now unveiled a new wireless headphone- the Nokia E1200 ANC.
As you may note, the Nokia E1200 was first launched last year in China and later in other markets including India, as Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1200. The new model is still an over-the-ear headphone but this time around, it comes with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) feature hence the appellation Nokia E1200 ANC.
The device bears the same design as the Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones E1200 and almost similar hardware save for a few differences. Apart from the active noise cancellation feature, the Nokia E1200 comes with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and is powered by a 700 mAh battery as against a 500mAh battery on the non-ANC version. The battery is said to deliver up to 50 hours of playback when the ANC is turned off and 24 hours with the feature turned on.
The Nokia E1200 ANC is a circumaural wireless headphone that will completely enclose the ears. The outer cover is built with anodized aluminum with a gloss finish, and the inner ear pads are coated with a soft leatherette (PU leather). The 40mm headbands are foldable so that it is convenient to carry along. The headphones also come with the voice assistant support of Google Assistant and Siri. You will also get the option to switch it into a wired headphone.
There is no word yet on the pricing and availability but it will likely be available in China only for now.
The Chinese PC maker Lenovo has recently unveiled many new laptops in its ThinkPad, ThinkBook, and Legion lineups. And now, the brand brings us three new gaming monitors along with new peripherals.
Lenovo Gaming Monitors
Lenovo has announced three new gaming monitors at CES 2022. Among these, the Legion Y25-30 stands out the most with a 24.5-inch 1080p IPS panel and 99% coverage of the sRGB color gamut. The monitor also offers a high dynamic range with a VESA DisplayHDR 400.
Additionally, the display offers outstanding color accuracy with a Delta E score of less than two making it suitable for creative professionals. The monitor also features a 240Hz refresh rate, with AMD FreeSync Premium variable refresh rate technology. The display has a 0.5ms moving picture response time (MPRT) and 1ms of extreme response time.
Alongside the Legion Y25-30, Lenovo also introduced Lenovo G27qe-20 and Lenovo G24qe-20 entry-level gaming monitors aimed at casual gamers. These monitors come in at 27-inch and 24-inch respectively, offering a 1080p display with 1ms response time and a 100Hz refresh rate that can be overclocked to 110Hz.
The Lenovo Legion Y25-30 will retail in May at $339.99. While the entry-level Lenovo G27qe-20 (27-inch) and G24qe-20 (24-inch) will go for $299.99 and $259.99 respectively starting March 2022.
Lenovo Gaming Mouse
Lenovo Legion M600s Gaming Mouse
The brand has introduced two new gaming mice being the M600s Wireless and the M300s RGB mouse. The M600s Wireless Gaming Mouse comes with an ergonomic design and weighs less than 75 grams. The mouse provides a lossless experience thanks to its sub 1ms response time via a 2.4GHz Bluetooth connection. The mouse is also capable of a wired operation via a USB Type-C cable. It features a Pixart 3370 optical sensor which offers a precision of 19,000 dots per inch. The mouse can operate up to 70 hours on a single charge and can fast-charge in 90 minutes. The M600s is rated to last for 80 million clicks and carries lighting effects in 16.8 million colors.
Lenovo Legion M300s Gaming Mouse
The Lenovo M300s RGB Gaming Mouse weighs 61 grams and has a wired connector. It offers a maximum DPI of 8,000 and a maximum moving speed of 220 inches per second. According to Lenovo, the microswitch buttons on the M300s are rated to last for up to 10 million clicks.
The Legion M600s wireless mouse has a starting price of $84.99 while the wired Legion M300s will go for $29.99. Both of these mice will go on sale from May 2022 onwards.
Last year, Fire-Boltt launched the Fire-Boltt Ninja and Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro in the Indian market. Now, the company has quietly added another smartwatch in its product portfolio dubbed Fire-Boltt Ninja 2. The smartwatch comes with a 1.3-inch color display and has 30 sports modes.
The Fire-Bolt Ninja 2 comes at a price tag of Rs. 1,699(~$23) and will go on sale from January 7 on the Amazon India website. It can be picked up in Black, Blue, and Gold color variants.
The Ninja 2 has a 1.3-inch touchscreen color display with a resolution of 240 x 240 pixels. It is an LED panel with a rectangular form factor. The smartwatch has multiple watch faces which can be set and customized from the phone.
It comes with features like a SpO2 monitor that can measure the blood-oxygen level. It has a heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, and step tracker.
The smartwatch has 30 sports modes including the basics like walking, running, cycling, hiking, badminton, and others. These are way more than the 8 sports modes offered by the predecessor Fire-Boltt Ninja.
As for the battery, Fire-Bolt Ninja 2 offers an average battery life of up to 7 days and has a standby time of 25 days. The smartwatch can control music and has camera controls as well. It also has the menstrual reminder feature. It supports call and SMS alerts too. The device also has an IP68 waterproof rating meaning that it can handle a few water splashes.
At CES 2022, Lenovo has unveiled their updated flagship Legion gaming laptops. The new devices feature the latest AMD and Intel processors, better cooling, and slimmer design. So let’s check out these new gaming machines.
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro/5i Pro (2022)
The 2022 refresh of the popular Lenovo Legion 5i brings Intel’s 12th gen Alder Lake CPUs with the highest offering of an i7-12700H. The Legion 5 Pro, which is the AMD variant houses the latest Ryzen 6000 processor, which was announced yesterday by AMD. Both variants will come with DDR5 RAM with speeds up to 4800mAh and 32GB maximum capacity. Storage options for these devices will go up to 1TB via PCIe SSD.
Lenovo remained tight-lipped on the graphics front, stating that the devices will come with the “latest GeForce RTX 30 series laptop GPU.” However, spec sheets reveal that at least one variant of these models will come with an 8GB VRAM GPU, which could be the Nvidia RTX 3070 or the RTX 3070 Ti.
Lenovo stated that these flagship Legion laptops would feature their latest Coldfront 4.0 cooling system, which is significantly quieter and cooler than the last-gen. This new system also allows the laptops to handle a total graphics power (TGP) of 165W, which is 15W more than the 2021 model. The Coldfront 4.0 system will give more thermal headroom to the laptops, allowing the GPU to sustain its boost frequency for longer.
Other than that, the Legion 5 Pro and 5i Pro feature a 16-inch 240Hz WQHD+ IPS panel with 500 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision HDR support, and a 16:10 aspect ratio. For sound, two 2W stereo speakers are paired with Nahimic 3D Audio.
The laptops have a body made of magnesium-aluminum alloy and feature the same keyboard and trackpad as the 2021 models. One notable improvement has been made in their wireless capabilities, which now supports WiFi 6E.
The Intel-powered Legion 5i Pro goes on sale from February 2022, at a starting price of $1,569.99. The AMD-powered Legion 5 Pro will debut in April starting at $1,429.99.
Lenovo Legion 5/5i (2022)
The portability-focused Legion 5 and Legion 5i gaming laptop series have received a significant trim down, making it 15% slimmer than its predecessor. The Intel variants will come with up to an i7-12700H CPU, and the Ryzen powered Legion 5 is expected to come housing AMD Ryzen 6000 series CPU. Both models will be available with up to 32GB of DDR5 memory and up to 1TB PCIe SSD storage, up to Nvidia RTX 3060, and WiFi 6E support. The device will weigh around 2.4kg (5.29lbs), which is still quite heavy considering its 15% reduced thickness.
The Legion 5 and 5i will be equipped with the Coldfront 4.0 cooling system, a 15.6-inch 1440p screen, and USB-C charging. These laptops will also feature two 2W stereo speakers that are paired with Nahimic 3D Audio.
Both new Legion laptops come in Cloud Grey and Storm Grey colors.
With the release of Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro at the end of 2021, customers have been wondering when Xiaomi will release the 12 Ultra. Recent back cover and dummy leaks have given us an idea of how the upcoming device will look. Now, the Gizmochina team has exclusively obtained images of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra to provide you with a clearer picture.
This Xiaomi 12 Ultra case render image features the device with a back cover and reveals the same rear camera island design spotted in recent leaks. The image also gives credence to claims of the device having a quad-camera setup as four lenses are visible along with an LED flash.
The device is revealed to have a curved display, a first in the Xiaomi 12 lineup, while the front camera punch-hole is present in the center. The presence of the punch-hole also puts to rest the rumors about the 12 Ultra having an under-display camera (at least there’ll be a punch hole variant).
We know there have been rumors about the Xiaomi 12 Ultra being canceled in favor of the Xiaomi Mix 5 Pro, but our source didn’t have any information on this.
Earlier leaks have hinted that the device will feature a 6.6-inch 2K display. Additionally, the device is rumored to come with a quad-camera setup comprising a primary 50MP Samsung GN5 lens, a 48MP 2x zoom lens, a 48MP lens with 5x zooming capability, and lastly, a 48MP sensor with 10x zoom.
Under the hood, the 12 Ultra will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and is expected to have an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. The phone may come with 120W rapid charging featured in the Xiaomi 12 Pro.
Although Xiaomi is yet to reveal any details regarding the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, the device is expected to debut in mid-February after the Chinese spring festival.
Back in October 2021, Huawei launched its Enjoy 20e smartphone with specs like a notch display, dual cameras, and Helio P35 SoC. Now, Huawei has officially brought the newer version of the phone with a different chipset.
The new Huawei Enjoy 20e comes at a price tag of CNY 1,399(~$220) for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. Interestingly, the company is offering CNY 50(~$8) off for a limited time. It has three colors – Black, Purple, and Green. It will be available for purchase from all the authorized stores across China.
If we compare, the 2021 edition of the Enjoy 20e was launched at a cheaper price of CNY 1,049(~$164).
Huawei Enjoy 20e Specifications
The smartphone comes with all the same specs as the older version but has a different chipset and boots on Harmony OS 2.0 out of the box. The smartphone is powered by the in-house Kirin 710A chipset paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of RAM.
It has a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with an HD+ resolution. It is a water-drop notch panel with a narrow-edge design. It has an 8MP selfie lens and a dual-camera setup at the rear. The setup goes by a 13MP primary lens and a 2MP depth-sensing lens.
It packs a 5,000mAh battery with features like Super Power Saving mode, which will automatically close the apps for reducing power consumption. It has a rear-facing fingerprint scanner for added security.
OnePlus is all set to launch the OnePlus 10 Pro on January 11 in China. The brand has been teasing the features of the smartphone for the past few days. Apart from disclosing the spec sheet, it has also revealed the design. Today, it has been confirmed that the handset will introduce new ColorOS features.
OnePlus 10 Pro
Our OnePlus 10 Pro official specifications story was based on the global announcement. Today, upon looking at the same announcement for the Chinese market, we found that the device will ship with ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12.
This means the OnePlus 10 Pro will be the debut phone for ColorOS 12.1. Hence, the company has started teasing the new features of the latest version of OPPO’s mobile software.
A few hours ago, we reported on a new gaming feature called HyperBoost, which was revealed by OnePlus earlier today. Going by the posts by the official Weibo account of ColorOS, this feature will be mostly part of ColorOS 12.1 and not limited to the OnePlus’ new flagship.
This means other devices running the upcoming version of ColorOS could also have this feature. We think that it might be limited to certain high-end models as it is all about high graphics gaming with better thermal performance.
That said, we expect to learn more about ColorOS 12.1 as we are still days away from the launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro.
BBK subsidiary Realme has officially unveiled a new wireless mouse for the Indian market. The device is dubbed Realme Wireless Mouse-Silent is the first accessory for laptops/PCs that the company was launching in India.
The Realme Wireless Mouse – Silent is a mouse design with silent operation in mind hence the classification as Mouse – Silent. When the mouse is in use, the clicky sound won’t be heard. The gadget comes with an ergonomic design which fits comfortaby in your palms. The mouse uses a single AA battery that can deliver up to 8 months battery life. The mouse supports 800, 1200 and 1600 DPI adjustments. It equally uses a lightweight design weighing in at 62g without the battry.
Unfortunately, you can’t connect the wireless mouse directly to your PC but that shouldn’t be much of a problem considring the affordable pricing. The mouse comes with a dedicated 2.4GHz dongle that needs to be plugged into the PC’s USB-A port. The dongle has a dedicated housing under the mouse for storage.
Talking of teh oroicing and availability, the Realme Wireless Mouse – Silent carries a decent price tag of Rs. 799 (~$10). It is already available to buy in India on Realme’s website. It comes in Black and Yellow colours
Amazon and Lockheed Martin have announced plans to send Alexa to space as part of the Artemis I NASA mission. The mission will be the first of several intended to land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon.
Alexa will be used in NASA’s Orion spacecraft and will have access to real-time telemetry data through which it will be able to respond to thousands of mission-specific questions such as “Alexa, how fast is Orion traveling?” The virtual assistant will even process requests to control connected devices on board the Orion, starting with in-cabin lighting.
Using NASA’s Deep Space Network, Alexa can also retrieve all sorts of information from Earth for astronauts in space, whether it’s news briefings or sports scores, helping astronauts stay connected to home.
Artemis I will be an uncrewed mission because of which Amazon had to depend on a virtual crew experience at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. It has been developed jointly with Lockheed Martin and Cisco. The experience will provide remote access to Callisto and simulate interactions between Alexa and future astronauts.
But it’s not just the crew and scientists that will be benefitting from the initiative, as back home, users with Alexa-compatible devices will be able to browse info on the mission. Access to Orion’s telemetry data as well as videos and photos from the mission will be granted.
Amazon will be launching the new Alexa features “closer to the mission”, but a preview is already available now available across Alexa-enabled devices. To access it, all you have say is “Alexa, take me to the Moon.”
The China-exclusive Xiaomi CIVI which is said to be the most beautiful smartphone offering from the brand stands out from the rest of the lineup due to its clean camera module, gorgeous back panel design, and eye-catching colors. And now, rumors suggest that the CIVI will be getting another color variant.
According to a report by mydrivers, Xiaomi is working on a white variant of the CIVI. The device is already offered in three color variants namely light blue, black and pink. Going with Xiaomi’s design scheme when it comes to the CIVI, we can expect the back to have a velvety, textured glass panel. Additionally, it might also feature a gradient finish that shines under the light.
The Xiaomi CIVI is a smartphone aimed at the young female demographic in Mainland China, however, the new white model might attract more male customers than the previous color variants.
To recall, the Xiaomi CIVI has a 6.55-inch OLED panel with curved edges. It produces a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset houses a 4,500mAh battery, which carries support for 55W fast charging. It weighs 166 grams and measures only 6.9mm in thickness.
The Snapdragon 778G fuels the Xiaomi CIVI with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It has a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. The front camera supports features like autofocus, pixel-level skin restoration feature, and slow-motion video shooting.
The Xiaomi CIVI was released in the Chinese market back in September 2021 at a starting price of 2,599 Yuan (~$402). But unfortunately, this beautiful device is not available outside of China.
With petrol and diesel prices touching new all-time highs, the Indian automobile market is witnessing a paradigm shift. More and more automakers are hopping onto the all-electric bandwagon and EV sales have risen significantly as well.
A good indication of this is a recent report from JMK Research (via 91mobiles) that shows that the Indian electric vehicle market registered a massive 240% year-on-year growth in December 2021 in terms of sales.
A total of over 50,800 electric vehicles were purchased during December 2021, according to the report, which is 21% higher than the 42,055 figure from November of the same year. The gap gets even wider when December 2020 is brought into the picture, with only 14,978 new EVs registered across the country during the month.
The main contributors to the impressive growth figures were two-wheeler EVs and three-wheeler EVs, which together accounted for 90.3% of EV sales in December 2021. Both categories had a near equal share, with 48.6% of sales coming in from the electric two-wheelers camp and 41.7% from electric passenger three-wheelers. Electric cars and cargo vehicles, meanwhile, clocked in shares of 5 percent and 4.3 percent share, respectively.
Okinawa, Hero Electric, Ampere Vehicles, Ather Energy, Pure EV, TVS Motors, Benling India, Revolt, Bajaj, and Jitendra New EV Tech were the top 10 companies in the high-speed electric two-wheeler (HS-E2W) space, accounting for 94% of the total registrations recorded in the month of December 2021. This particular market clocked in sales of 24,725 units in December 2021, which is a 10% MoM and 444% YoY jump.
Tata EVs
The scene is a lot different in the electric cars segment though, where Tata Motors stood unrivaled, accounting for 93% of the total of 2,522 units sold in December 2021. It is seconded by MG Motors.
Moving on to state-wise distribution, UP led the chart with a share of 23% from the total number of EVs sold last year. It is joined by Maharashtra and Karnataka on the podium, with 13% and 9% shares respectively. The 4th and 5th ranks are held by Rajasthan with 8% and Delhi with 7% contribution.
A few hours back, Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 11i and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge in India. Both these phones are nothing but rebadged Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ respectively. At the end of the pre-recorded live stream, the company teased the arrival of yet another 120W fast-charging smartphone.
During his closing speech, Manu Janu, Managing Director of Xiaomi India revealed that the Xiaomi 11i series launch was just ‘part one of the HyperCharge Revolution’. He added that something else is also coming soon.
The stream later ended by showing a cryptic message, followed by a teaser poster saying ‘THE HYPERPHONE COMING SOON’.
Xiaomi only has a few 120W fast charging smartphones other than the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ (aka Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge). They are Mi 10 Ultra, Xiaomi MIX 4, Xiaomi 11T Pro, and Xiaomi 12 Pro. Out of these, the former two models have no chance of releasing in India.
That’s because the firm had already confirmed that they will remain exclusive to mainland China. Hence, the only device that could be the so-called HyperPhone could be any of the latter two.
It’s most likely Xiaomi is teasing the Xiaomi 11T Pro here. We are saying this because if it was indeed Xiaomi 12 Pro, then the company wouldn’t be focussing on its fast charging capability.
Which handset do you think Xiaomi India is teasing as HyperPhone? Let us know your guesses in the comment section below.
The OnePlus 10 Pro is now just a few days away from reaching the hands of buyers with an official release date set for January 11. And ahead of its launch, we have been seeing more and more details emerge. The latest teaser from today reveals that the phone is equipped with “HyperBoost full-link game frame stabilization technology” — an AI-based algorithm that reportedly took 2 years of development.
An official poster reveals what the tech is about, showing it aids in the OnePlus 10 Pro playing an unmentioned MOBA game at an average framerate of 87.9. And on top of that, the body temperature never crossed 43.3°C. The HyperBoost function has to be turned on for this and it will not only keep the temperature under control but also greatly reduce framerate fluctuation.
A company official earlier also revealed that the OnePlus 10 Pro will also be packing some serious heat management components to keep the temps under control. The cooling plate takes up around 34119.052mm² in overall area, which is the largest ever on any OnePlus device. There’s also a VC cooling plate, copper graphite sheet, and even some heat dissipation silica gel.
Other specs were revealed recently by company CEO Pete Lau himself — the OnePlus 10 Pro’s display will be sporting a 120Hz AMOLED panel with second-generation LTPO calibration. The rear camera setup is comprised of 48-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel sensors with dual OIS support. The processing is handled by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip that’s supported by LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S21 FE earlier this week. Since the announcement, the company has been revealing its availability in multiple markets. The handset is now up for pre-order in China alongside the Galaxy Tab A8.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Samsung has announced the Galaxy S21 FE and the Galaxy Tab A8 in China. The smartphone and the table are available for pre-order in the country.
In case you do not know, the Galaxy S21 FE is powered by two different chipsets, namely Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100. As China is known for getting Qualcomm variants of Samsung phones, it is not surprising to learn that it is the same case for the successor of Galaxy S20 FE.
That said, the handset arrives in two memory configurations in the country. On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab A8 budget tablet comes in two WiFi and LTE models each.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
The new Samsung devices will retail at the following price tags in China starting January 11.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Price
8GB + 128GB – ¥4,599 ($721)
8GB + 256GB – ¥4,999 ($784)
Colors
Lavender
White
Olive
Graphite
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
Price
4GB + 64GB WiFi-only – ¥1,399 ($219)
4GB + 128GB WiFi-only – ¥1699 ($266)
4GB + 64GB LTE – ¥1,699 ($266)
4GB + 128GB LTE – ¥1,999 ($313)
Colors
Gray
Silver
Pink Gold
The Galaxy S21 FE’s biggest competitor in China is OnePlus 9RT. The latter phone costs way lower than the former.
The OnePlus device starts at only ¥3,199 ($502) for the base 8GB + 128GB variant. In other words, the Samsung smartphone is costlier by ¥1,400 ($220).
The year 2021 ended with the launch of the Xiaomi 12 series of flagship phones in China. At the beginning of this year, Redmi confirmed that it will be announced the K50 series in February this year. A Xiaomi phone with model number 21121210C was recently approved by the 3C certification site of China. Since it was spotted with a 120W charger, it is speculated that it could be the flagship model from the Redmi K50 series. Some other reports have claimed that it could be the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition handset. Fresh information reveals that another Xiaomi handset has bagged 3C certification from China. This device is also rumored to end up as a Redmi K50 series model.
The 3C appearance of a mysterious Xiaomi phone with a 2201116SC model number has been spotted. While it has been spotted at the IMEI database before, there is no information on its marketing name. The listing states that the 5G-ready device may ship with a 67W rapid charger.
With the 3C certification under the tow, the 2201116SC handset is expected to be spotted at the TENAA certification site in the coming days. It is likely that the device may debut as the K50 series’ starting variant.
Last month, Xiaomiui shared key details of the 2201116SC smartphone. It revealed that the device is codenamed as Veux and K6S is its shortened model number. The 2201116SR, 2201116SI, and 2201116SG are the model numbers of the Japanese, Indian, and global version of the device.
It is speculated to feature a Qualcomm chipset and its rear camera setup may include a 108-megapixel (Samsung HM2) or 64-megapixel (Samsung GW3) + 8-megapixel (Sony IMX355 ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (OmniVision OV02A) macro camera. Its other specifications are under the wraps.
Honor Magic V will be launching on Jan. 10 as this year’s first foldable smartphone in China. It will also be the first foldable device powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. A Weibo post by WHY LAB has leaked the pricing of the two variants of the Magic V.
The snapshot shared by the tipster reveals that the Honor Magic V’s base variant with 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage is priced at 13,999 Yuan (~$2,195). The higher edition of the device offering 12 GB RAM + 512 Gb storage costs 14,999 Yuan (~$2,351). The image also states that it will be available for pre-sale from Jan. 10 (launch date).
There is no confirmation of the authenticity of the leaked image. Hence, it is advisable to digest the pricing leak of the Magic V with a grain of salt. Coming to the promo image of the Magic V released by Esquire magazine, the device can be seen flaunting a vegan leather back.
The cover display of the Magic V has a centrally aligned punch-hole and a curvature towards the edge. Reports have claimed that the Magic V has a 6.5-inch cover display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. The top edge of the device has a speaker grille, which indicates that its bottom side may also sport another speaker grille. A volume rocker and a power key seem to be fitted on the right edge of the foldable device.
The leather back of the device is fitted with a triple camera unit. Rumors have it that it features a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel primary camera. As far as inner foldable display is concerned, it is rumored to sport a punch-hole design and carry support for a 120Hz refresh rate.
Nokia, after years of experimenting with platforms like Windows 10 Mobile, finally made a true comeback with a brand new series, signaling the start of a new era. The Nokia 8, Nokia 6, Nokia 5, and Nokia 3 all made their debut in early 2017 and tasted quite some success, with a lot having to do with the brand value and their build quality, but mainly due to their software. Stock Android was the craze back then and the phones not only delivered on that perfectly but also promised great update support.
However, things took a turn for the worse massively with Android 11, rolling out which seemed to be a pain for the company. Delays and buggy releases were spread across 2021 even as new offerings continued to be stuffed into the already-busy Nokia lineup.
And now, in an interview with Android Authority, HMD CMO Stephan Taylor has given an insight into the matter and exactly what went wrong.
The main reason was said to be Nokia not participating in the Android 11 beta program. Partaking in the process helps OEMs roll out Android version upgrades sooner after stable is released and the company seems to have missed out on it big time. On top of that, the company’s extensive lineup further acted as a hurdle.
When asked if the company had spread itself too thinly for the number of phones it had to update, the HMD executive replied, “I think your observation is fair, to be honest. We did have not as much success with the Android 11 rollout (sic), and I think we’ve learned from that.”
“But I think as we move forward, certainly on the global perspective, we’ve got a more focused level of device (sic), and we’re already in the beta program with Android 12,” he added.
Nokia X20
Things do seem to be getting better though, as Taylor pointed out, with a good example being the Nokia X20’s speedy stable Android 12 reception. Hopefully, this is a sign for further improvements down the line with the update process.
“So yeah, bit humbled by how we did with Android 11, but I think we’ll get onto the front foot again.”
OnePlus 10 Pro will be unveiled on Jan. 11 in China. Recent reports have revealed plenty of information on the specifications and design of the smartphone. Reports have also revealed that it will be coming in three variants in China. The pricing range of these variants has on a retailer site.
The OnePlus 10 Pro is listed for pre-sale through multiple e-commerce platforms including JD.com in China. The JD listing has revealed that the OnePlus 10 Pro will be arriving in variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage in the home market.
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OnePlus 10 Pro price range JD.com
OnePlus 10 Pro price range JD.com
OnePlus 10 Pro price range JD.com
The retailer listing further reveals that the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition of the OnePlus 10 Pro will be priced between 3,000 Yuan (~$470) and 3,999 Yuan (~$627). The 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage is priced at 4,000 Yuan and 4,999 Yuan (~$783). Lastly, the 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage will also be priced between 4,000 Yuan and 4,999 Yuan. Tipster WHY LAB has speculated that the three variants of the OnePlus 10 Pro could be priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$627), 4,599 Yuan (~$721), and 4,999 Yuan (~$783), respectively.
OnePlus 10 Pro specifications
The OnePlus 10 Pro will be featuring a 6.78-inch Quad UHD+ AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. For photography, it will be equipped with a 32-megapixel front camera and a 48-megapixel (main) + 50-megapixel (ultrawide) + 8-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit with dual OIS support. The device will ship with ColorOS 12 based Android 12.
OnePlus 10 Pro
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset is present under the hood of the OnePlus 10 Pro. It is equipped with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It is packed with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
Video games have gotten so much better in the past few years. The audio and visual quality is excellent now, and you need specialized hardware to get the best experience. Especially if you’re a dedicated gamer, then you know how important it is to squeeze the most out of the audio and visual content from a well-designed, awesome video game. So today we’ve brought you the CIYCE Evolution, a newly released, dedicated gaming headphone to help you get the best out of your gaming experience.
First, let’s start with the design and built. You purchase an audio product for good sound quality, however, good design and well-built piece of tech enhances your experience wearing it, holding it, or just simply looking at it.
With this headphone, I wasn’t expecting such decent built quality for this price range. The construction is very good, it’s sturdy and solid, and the headband is made with solid metal, is also very firm. The look is also obviously designed with great effort, these colored-up fox eyes shining in a dim room looks actually very cool. And the black look is very balanced, and I honestly liked the way it looks.
And coming to the comfort, a gaming headphone without comfort just ruins everything. If you can’t wear it for a long time comfortably then you won’t be enjoying your game to the full extent. Luckily, this pair comes with a pair of really soft and comfortable ear pads along with a very soft headband, allowing it to comfortably sit on my head. Also, it’s really light, I have no problem wearing it for hours after hours and I can still enjoy having them on my ears.
It comes with two different ear pads made with different materials, they are very easy to replace and both feel very different and unique, I’m pretty sure that at least one out of them is going to be my favorite for long-term use.
CIYCE Evolution 3 in 1 Gaming Headset: Features
Before I get into the sound quality, there are a few features that you need to know for good gaming, first one is connectivity. This headphone comes with three different types of connection — Audio cable, Bluetooth and wireless dongle.
Audio cable and Bluetooth connection are very common, however, cables are not very convenient and Bluetooth usually features a really annoying latency that is not very friendly for gaming. When you want to go both wireless and low latency, that’s when you turn to the wireless dongle. This is the audio dongle that you stick into the computer or phone and you get an extremely low latency and at the same time, you don’t have to worry about the sound quality. The latency can get to as low as 25-30ms (latency test). And so far, my user experience has been wonderful. And there is a software feature to switch between the dongle and the Bluetooth connection just by pressing the specific button, and it can be very convenient.
With these three types of connection, it basically covers every platform that you typically use, including smartphones, tablets, PC, laptops, Nintendo Switch, and also PS5 and Xbox series. And once you have set it up, you don’t have to worry about switching into different audio gears between different platforms. Note that, both android and iOS devices support this headphone.
Gaming headphones very rarely come with active noise canceling, but this headphone has it, along with passive noise blocking. It does an excellent job giving you a very quiet and still listening environment. The reason why they paid so much attention to its noise-reducing capability is because the brand wants to emphasize its sound quality.
CIYCE Evolution 3 in 1 Gaming Headset: Sound Quality
Gaming is now different from the past. Maybe in the past you would think gaming is just about random shooting or killing enemies, but now it is turning into a form of art, especially in the audio field. There’s background music, then there are all kinds of crazy sound effects are going on, and for this reason, we don’t want headphones to only output crisp sound but also keep the audio beautiful and subtle. And going back to this pair, well, I’m very well impressed how they managed to keep such good sound quality for a gaming headphone. It sounds as though the base is very well emphasized, so you can enjoy this impressive base, light yet full of body, deep and well extended. Also, the sound detail is very good, I could hear and differentiate small details very precisely.
And one more thing is stereo imaging. Imaging is how well a headphone delivers a sense of direction. If a headphone has good stereo imaging then you can feel from which direction the sound is coming from and that helps a lot with your gaming. This headphone has a very decent performing imaging capability that gives you a nice immersive experience when gaming. To conclude, the sound is good enough even for some serious music listening, apart from that it also has a pretty nice microphone sound quality.
At the end, I must say this is a decent headphone that you can consider for its extremely low latency with the audio dongle and good sound quality. Moreover, it looks pretty cool as well, and comes at a very low price.
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