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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Olympic Games Edition launched in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Last year, Samsung launched the Galaxy S21 Olympic Games Edition in Japan. As the name suggests, the special variant of the handset celebrated the 2020 Summer Olympics Tokyo. Now, ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics Beijing, the South Korean tech giant has released the Galaxy Z Flip3 Olympic Games Edition in China.

Galaxy Z Flip 3 Olympic Games Edition

The 2022 Winter Olympic Games are scheduled to start on February 4 in Beijing. Hence, to commemorate the occasion, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Flip3 Olympic Games Edition in China.

The special version of the foldable smartphone arrives in a unique ‘Winter Dream White’ color option. The device retains the dual-tone finish with a black-colored bar at the top.

Further, the frame and the hinge feature a gold color finish. There’s also a Samsung as well as the official Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics logo at the bottom part of the rear panel.

Finally, the handset ships with a customized theme, icons, wallpapers, and cover screen clock style.

As far as price is concerned, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Olympic Games Edition costs ¥7,999 ($1,259) in China for 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The phone is up for pre-order and will start shipping to customers from January 15.

Samsung is also selling a combo called ‘Galaxy Z Flip3 Olympic Games Edition United Set’ priced at ¥9,948 ($1,565). This includes the smartphone and a 32-inch Samsung Smart Monitor M7 4K.

 

 

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OnePlus 10 Pro TENAA certified, full specifications revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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OnePlus 10 Pro is scheduled to go official on Jan. 11 in China. Before the launch, the handset has bagged certification from the TENAA authority of China. The listing does not have images of the phone, but it has revealed its entire specifications.

Last week, a OnePlus device with model number NE2210 was approved by the 3C authority of China. This device will be debuting as the OnePlus 10 Pro through the upcoming unveiling event. The same device has now been approved by the TENAA authority of China.

OnePlus 10 Pro
OnePlus 10 Pro

OnePlus 10 Pro specifications (rumoured)

The OnePlus 10 Pro has a 6.7-inch AMOLED LTPO 2.0 display that offers a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels. The device measures 163 x 73.9 x 8.5mm and weighs 200.5 grams. Apart from black and green variants that have been seen in recent teasers, the OnePlus 10 Pro is expected to arrive in a white variant.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset is confirmed to power the OnePlus 10 Pro. The device features 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of native storage. It is expected to ship with Android 12 OS and ColorOS 12 in China.

The OnePlus 10 Pro has a 4,880mAh rated battery (5,000mAh typical value). The 3C appearance of the phone revealed that it may carry support for an 80W fast charging. It is also rumored to offer 50W wireless charging.

The OnePlus 10 Pro has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear shell has a 48-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel secondary lens, and an 8-megapixel third camera. The handset supports 3x optical zoom and 8K video recording.

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OnePlus 10 may launch with Dimensity 9000 SoC, testing to start soon: Report

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Sean
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With the OnePlus 10 series launch being just around the corner, a new report has surfaced which hints at one of the variants in the flagship lineup. Apparently, the company will be launching one model within its latest high end series that features the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC.

OnePlus 10 Pro Green

The news arrives from MySmartPrice and known tipster Yogesh Brar. As of right now, the Chinese smartphone maker has yet to announce the exact launch dates for its upcoming flagship phones, although, it is rumored to first unveil the Pro variant on 11th January 2022 while the vanilla model would launch sometime after. But now, the new tip revealed a key specification of the base variant.

For those unaware, MediaTek had recently unveiled its top end mobile processor for premium handsets. It features a 1+3+4 cluster and is based on a 4nm process, with a maximum clock speed of 3.0GHz on its most powerful core. So while the OnePlus 10 Pro is set to be among the first flagship smartphones to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, it appears that the base model will be one of the first to ship with the Dimensity 9000 processor.

 

OnePlus

Notably, the tipster further added that OnePlus will soon begin testing the new smartphones with its unified operating system with Oppo for the global markets. With both companies merging, the new devices would likely ship with a Android 12 based ColorOS 12 or OxygenOS 12 out of the box. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt and stick around as we will be covering any other leaks or reports regarding this matter.

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Realme 9i hands-on video emerge before official announcement

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Realme 9i is expected to go official on Jan. 10 in Vietnam. Ahead of the launch, Vietnamese publication ThePixel.vn has shared a hands-on video of the Realme 9i to showcase its design in real. Shown below are some of the images shared by the publication.

Realme 9i design

The Realme 9i images show that it will be sporting a plastic back with carbon ridges, which does not attract fingerprints and promotes better grip. In addition, the phone’s rear is curved towards the edges. The camera module houses a triple camera unit.

The bottom edge of the Realme 9i has a speaker grille, a USB-C, a microphone, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The left edge of the device has a SIM card slot and volume buttons, and its right spine has a power key integrated with a fingerprint scanner. Another pair of speakers seem to be available on the top edge of the device.

The Realme 9i’s display sports a punch-hole at the upper-left corner and a noticeable chin. The overall design of the phone is not too different from the Realme GT Neo2 handset.

Realme 9i specifications (rumored)

Past reports have revealed that the Realme 9i has a 6.59-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display that offers a 90hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 680 chipset will be powering the Realme 9i. It may arrive with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of native storage. The device will come preinstalled with Android 11 OS and Realme UI.

The Realme 9i will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It will feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and a 50-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.

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[Updated] Moto G71 5G India launch date, key features confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Update: The Jan. 10 launch date for Moto G71 5G for India has been confirmed

Original story follows…

Moto G71 5G is coming soon to India, revealing a fresh teaser by Motorola India. To recollect, the Lenovo-owned brand announced the Moto G71 5G in Europe back in November 2022. Last month, it unveiled a slightly different version of the G71 in the Chinese market. Rumors have it that the smartphone will debut on Jan. 10 in India.

The Motorola Moto G71 5G’s teaser shows that it will be arriving with a new Snapdragon chipset for the Indian market, and it will carry support for the highest number of 5G bands. The punch-hole display of the G71 5G promises to offer a stunning viewing experience. It appears that the company may confirm its launch date for India later today or in the next few days. Like other Moto phones, this device is likely to go on sale through Flipkart.

Moto G71 5G specifications and features

The Moto G71 5G has a 6.4-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that offers a 20:9 aspect ratio. It has a 16-megapixel camera for capturing selfies, whereas its Chinese edition features a 13-megapixel front camera. The rear camera setup of the device has 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

Moto G71 5G
Moto G71 5G

The Snapdragon 695 chipset is present under the hood of the G71. The device comes with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The device lacks support for external storage. It runs on My UI based Android 11.

The Moto G71 5G has a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 30W fast charging. For security, it has a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. Apart from packing the usual connectivity features, the handset comes with a water-repellant construction.

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Samsung Galaxy A03 pricing, availability confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Samsung Galaxy A03 was announced with revamped design and dual cameras in November 2021. At that time, the company did not confirm its pricing and availability. Now, the South Korean company has confirmed that it will be available for purchase starting from next week with a pricing of around $130.

The Galaxy A03 will be available for purchase in Vietnam from Jan. 10. The handset will be available in two choices such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. These models are priced at VND 2,990,000 (~$131) and VND 3,490,000 (~$153), respectively. The handset comes in colors like black, dark green, and red.

The A03 will be available with an instalment plan with 0 percent interest and no upfront fee between Jan. 10 and Feb. 28 in Vietnam. Customers that purchase the A03 before Feb. 15 will get a voucher priced VND 200,000 (~$9). They will stand a chance to get the Galaxy Fit 2 with the smartphone for only VND 500,000 extra. Without the offer, the Fit 2 is available for VND 750,000 (~$33) to VND 950,000 (~$42).

Samsung Galaxy A03 Featured A
Samsung Galaxy A03

Samsung Galaxy A03 specifications and features

The Galaxy A03 has a 6.5-inch PLS IPS waterdrop notch display that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It has a selfie camera of 5-megapixel, and its back panel has a 48-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The A03 is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset and 3 GB / 4 GB of RAM. The device ships with 32 GB / 64 GB of internal storage. For more storage, it has a dedicated microSD card slot. The handset runs on One UI flavored Android 11, and it is backed by a 5,000mAh battery.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G finally gets launched for the starting price of $699

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Jeet
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After months of delays, Samsung has today officially launched the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphone as a new addition to the last year’s Galaxy S21 flagship series phones.

The phone is being offered in four color options — White, Graphite, Lavender, and Olive. It will be available for purchase from 11th January with a starting price of $699.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED display, offering a screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate in Game Mode, and AI-based blue light control for Eye Comfort Shield.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset that brings 5G connectivity support. As for the memory, the phone comes packed with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Do note that the phone doesn’t come with a microSD card slot for storage expansion.

In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 12-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide f/2.2 sensor, and an 8-megapixel f/2.4 telephoto sensor with 30X space zoom support.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE All Colors

On the front side, the device is equipped with a 32-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. The phone now has an improved Night Mode that takes up to 14 images and combines them into a multi-frame single image.

The smartphone is IP68 rated for water and dust resistance and comes with an optical fingerprint sensor for added security. It is running the company’s own One UI 4.0 based on the Android 12 operating system and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging and 15W wireless charging.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE starts at $699 for the base model with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage while the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model is priced at $769. Additionally, another model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage will be released by the company in select markets.

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Honor Magic V foldable smartphone to launch in China on January 10

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Jeet
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Honor has confirmed that the brand’s first foldable smartphone is named the Honor Magic V and the China-based company has teased this new device a few times, indicating that the phone’s launch isn’t far away.

Today, the company has confirmed that the Honor Magic V will be officially launched in its home market China on 10th January at 07:30 PM local time. The company is also expected to launch the Honor Magic UI 6.0 at the same event.

Honor Magic V Launch Date

The teaser poster shared by the company gives a look at the upcoming phone, revealing that it will feature a vertical-stipe back in Silver color. There’s also a triple-camera setup on the back with the camera sensors placed vertically and the camera module placed in the top-left corner along with an LED flash.

Honor CEO Zhao Ming has already revealed that the Magic V foldable smartphone is equipped with the company’s self-developed patented hinge technology which is said to be the thinnest in the industry.

Previously, the company had confirmed that the smartphone will come with a book-like fold design similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and not the clamshell fold as we have seen on the Galaxy Z Flip3 or the Moto Razr smartphones.

Honor Magic V Teaser

The Honor Magic V has been developed with a focus on a large-screen experience and is said to offer a tablet-like experience when unfolded, with the apps being optimized for their adoption on the large screen.

The device is confirmed to come powered by the latest Qualcomm  Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset which was launched earlier this month. As per the leaks, the phone will come with an 8-inch inner display and a 6.5-inch cover screen. It is also said to use display panels supplied by BOE and Visionox.

In the camera department, there will be a 50-megapixel primary camera sensor. The phone will be running the Magic UI 6.0 based on the Android 12 operating system and the device is expected to be powered by a 5,100mAh battery with support for 66W fast charging.

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OnePlus 10 Pro now available for pre-sale in China ahead of launch

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Jeet
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OnePlus is set to launch its next-generation flagship smartphone — the OnePlus 10 Pro in the Chinese market later this month. Now, ahead of the official launch of the smartphone, the company has started taking pre-orders for the same in China.

Along with taking pre-orders, the OPPO-backed company has also confirmed that it will be hosting a launch event in China on 11th January at 14:00 PM local time to officially launch this next-generation flagship smartphone in the market.

OnePlus 10 Pro Green

Those who want to pre-order the OnePlus 10 Pro smartphone can do so by paying a deposit of 100 yuan (~$16). Also, the company is offering free TWS earbuds to those who pre-order the smartphone.

The listing reveals that the device will be offered in three memory configurations — 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, 8GB RAM with 512GB storage, and 12GB RAM with 256GB of internal storage. It will be offered in two color options — Black and Green.

OnePlus 10 Pro Black

While OnePlus has not revealed much about the phone’s specifications, thanks to the previous leaks, almost everyone about the OnePlus 10 Pro flagship smartphone is known.

The phone will feature a 6.7-inch curved display panel with thin bezels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has already been confirmed that the device will come equipped with the Samsung LTPO 2.0 technology.

Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

OnePlus 10 Pro Camera

In the camera department, the smartphone will have a triple-camera setup on the back, comprising of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8-megapixel lens with 3x optical zoom support. On the front side, there will be a 32-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The OnePlus 10 Pro will come pre-installed with the latest Android 12 operating system with the ColorOS 12 in China and OxygenOS in the international markets. It is expected to be powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 125W fast charging support.

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Samsung introduces new smart TVs including Neo QLED 4K/8K with 144Hz refresh rate

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Jed John Ikoba
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Samsung has released an array of TVs that will be the fulcrum of its appearance at CES 2022 this week. The new Samsung TVs include MicroLED, Neo QLED, and Lifestyle models. The new Neo QLED 4K and 8K TVs offer up to 144Hz refresh rate which is better than its predecessors. The Neo QLED 4K and 8K also support AMD’s FreeSync Premium Pro, with HDMI 2.1 ports all through.Samsung Neo QLED 8K 2022

The new smart TVs feature Real Depth Enhancer, which provides a greater feeling of realism by creating a sense of depth. The EyeComfort mode is another feature that helps to adjust the screen’s brightness and tone using a built-in light sensor and sunset/sunrise information. The sound output of the Neo QLED is excellent and deployed some of the proprietary technology. The Neo Quantum Processor offers advanced contrast mapping, while lighting is controlled by a complex process. The processor also offers the new Shape Adaptive Light technology to control the shape of light from the Quantum Mini LEDs.

The NFT Platform app will be a boon for art aficionados as it features a platform for discovering, purchasing, and trading digital artwork. This is available for now only on MICRO LED, Neo QLED, and The Frame.

Samsung already has an extended lineup at CES 2022. During the much-hyped tech show, we expect more details including pricing and availability of the models on display.

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Lava offers Realme 8s owners a chance to swap their phones for Free with the AGNI 5G

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Jed John Ikoba
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It is common to see smartphone companies promote their models by comparing them to other models from rival brands that fall in the same product category. It is also common to see OEMs troll each other for more reason or the other as a marketing tool. But what is probably not common is a company directly offering to swap a rival brand’s model with its own. That is what Indian firm Lava is presently doing with the Realme 8s.

Turns out Lava is offering Realme 8s owners the chance to swap their units for a Lava AGNI 5G. The thing is Lava AGNI 5G and Realme 8s booth share similar specs except for a few differences. The differences lie in the display size where the AGNI 5G pack a 6.78-inch display as against a 6.5-inch screen for the Realme model. Also, the AGNI 5G packs a quad-camera setup at the rear consisting of a 64MP+5MP+2MP+2MP setup whereas the *s has a triple camera setup made up of a 64MP+2MP+2MP combo.Lava AGNI 5G It is left for users to decide if the offer is worth taking up considering the specs are almost similar. But then, who would like to snap a used phone for a brand new one. It sounds inviting but we can’t guarantee that you’ll get the same software experience on both models. The company will definitely be riding on the back of its popularity as an indigenous Indian brand to get this offer flying. Even at that, it is a tough nut convincing an average phone user to swap a realme model for a similarly specced Lava phone.

The offer is open to owners of both the 6GB and 8GB variants of the Realme 8s. It will run from January 3rd to January 7 and can be accessed from Lava’s e-store.

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Xiaomi 12X vs Realme GT Neo2: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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The Xiaomi 12 series is finally official and, besides the vanilla version and the Pro variant, it includes a very affordable flagship killer for those who want to save money while still getting several flagship-class specifications: the Xiaomi 12X. It carries a very affordable price if compared to the specifications and it is sold in the same price range as the Realme GT Neo2. That is the reason why we decided to publish a comparison between the specifications of the Xiaomi 12X and the Realme GT Neo2. While waiting for the global launch of the former, you can now realize which one offers the highest value on the paper through this comparison.

Xiaomi 12X vs Realme GT Neo2

Xiaomi 12X Realme GT Neo2
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm,
176 g		 162.9 x 75.8 x 9 mm,
199 g
DISPLAY 6.28 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), OLED 6.62 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, octa-core 3.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, octa-core 3.2 GHz
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE Android 12, MIUI Android 11, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA Triple 50 + 13 + 5 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4
32 MP front camera		 Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY 4500 mAh, fast charging 67W 5000 mAh, Fast Charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES 5G, dual SIM 5G, dual SIM

Design

Despite they were released by two different brands, the Xiaomi 12X and the Realme GT Neo2 have a lot in common when it comes to design. They have a similar camera module on the rear side and a borderless display with a punch hole for the front camera. The materials used belong to the same class, but the color options of the Realme GT Neo2 are a bit more interesting. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 12X is a lot more compact and thinner than its rival, which is why a lot of people may prefer it as it is one of the most compact high-end phones out there.

 

Display

The Xiaomi 12X has one of the smallest displays in the high-end segment with a diagonal of just 6.28 inches. But it is also one of the best displays and on the paper, it is better than the panel found on the Relame GT 2 Pro. The Xiaomi 12X has an OLED display that shows up to one billion colors and sports a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and Dolby Vision, as well as a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and the Gorilla Glass Victus protection by Corning. The Realme GT 2 Pro has just 16 million colors and it lacks Dolby Vision support, but it has a wider 6.62-inch display which is actually better in terms of dimensions for productivity and gaming. Both the phones are equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader.

 

Specs & Software

Xiaomi 12X and Realme GT Neo2 have exactly the same hardware department. They are fueled by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform by Qualcomm built at 7 nm and running at a max frequency of 3.2 GHz. The SoC is paired with either 8 or 12 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. Same processor, same RAM, and same storage, but different Android version: the Xiaomi 12X is very recent and it runs Android 12, while Realme GT Neo2 runs Android 11 out of the box.

 

Camera

The rear cameras of the Xiaomi 12X are superior to the Realme GT Neo2. The main sensor is a 50 MP lens with OIS and it is paired with a 13 MP ultrawide camera and a 5 MP telephoto macro sensor. Realme GT 2 Neo2 has an inferior 64 MP sensor without OIS, an inferior 8 MP ultrawide camera, and an inferior 2 MP macro camera. The Xiaomi 12X even wins the selfie comparison thanks to a 32 MP front snapper.

 

Battery

The Realme GT Neo2 wins the battery life comparison simply because it is equipped with a bigger battery: the capacity is 5000 mAh and it allows for longer battery life in every scenario because the phone comes with similar components to the Xiaomi 12X. Charging speeds are not so different because these phones support 65W fast charging and 67W fast charging, respectively.

 

Price

The Realme GT Neo2 is priced at about €306/$345 in the Chinese market, while the starting price of the Xiaomi 12X in China is close to €445/$503. The Xiaomi 12X is a superior handset thanks to its better display and better cameras, but there is also an important price difference between these two handsets. Further, note that Realme GT Neo2 has a wider display and a bigger battery. Which one would you pick?

 

Xiaomi 12X vs Realme GT Neo2: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi 12X

PRO

  • Better main camera
  • Superior selfie camera
  • Android 12 out of the box
  • Better display
  • IR blaster
  • Compact

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

Realme GT Neo2

PRO

  • More affordable
  • Wider availability
  • Bigger battery
  • Wider display

CONS

  • Inferior cameras

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The top three chips for this year’s flagship phones reportedly have overheating issues

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Jed John Ikoba
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Overheating of chips is an important part of their production process and chip makers continue to seek ways of keeping their chips cool while not affecting overall performance. There are reports that three top-of-the-line chips which will be debuting in some of this year’s flagship smartphones could be having overheating problems. The chips are the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Samsung’s Exynos 2200, and MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000, which are all top-end super-functional chips of their various manufacturers.MediaTek Dimensity 9000

Taiwanese company TSMC is the producer of the Dimensity 9000 while Samsung Foundry assembled both the Exynos 2200 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. All three chips are produced using the 4nm node process and there had been some tweets by a few tipsters pointing to the presence of the overheating problem in these top-end chips. The leaks related to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 which was observed to overheat when put through the paces in the Motorola Edge X30, one of the few models sporting the flagship chip.

TSMC has a superior 4nm process than Samsung Foundry, hence the Dimensity 9000 could perform better and experience less overheating than the other two chips. Although the views by the tipsters are not definitive, it remains to be seen how the demand for these high-end chips pans out this year. The global chip shortage is still projected to persist beyond the first half of 2022.

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Samsung Odyssey Neo 8 is the world’s first 4K 240Hz Mini LED 1000R curved screen monitor

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Jed John Ikoba
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The Odyssey Neo 8 4K curved-screen monitor for gaming applications is one of the numerous innovative products that will be showcased by Samsung at CES 2022. The Odyssey Neo 8 comes with an impressive specs sheet. According to Samsung, it is the world’s first monitor to feature a 4K 1000R curved screen with a 240Hz display refresh rate and super-fast response time of 1ms.Samsung Odyssey Neo 8

The Samsung Odyssey Neo 8 is produced for gaming applications and HDR 2000 with excellent peak brightness and static contrast ratings. Its design includes a white exterior, with CoreSync lighting also featured. The CoreSync lighting ensures that the light at the back of the monitor automatically detects colors on the screen and projects them to provide a deeper immersive experience.

Samsung Odyssey Neo 8
Samsung Odyssey Neo 8

Apart from the Odyssey Neo 8 which bears some semblance to the Odyssey Neo G9, Samsung will also be introducing the Smart Monitor M8 and the Samsung High Resolution Monitor S8 during CES 2022. The Smart Monitor M8 is a successor to the 2021 Smart Monitor M7 while S8 is for creators and designers. The M8 is a 32-inch screen with ultra-slim thickness in comparison with its predecessor the M7. It is in fact, about 75% less thick than the M7 and features a sophisticated flat-back design with a white exterior. The Smart Monitor M8 has a movable magnetic SlimFit camera in addition to in-built Smart TV and productivity apps.

The Samsung High Resolution Monitor S8 has both 27-inch and 32-inch models with a VESA Display HDR 600. It is a verified Glare-Free monitor (the world’s first from Underwriter Laboratories) offering a Matte Display. The M8 offers 65W charging while the S8 offers 90W charging via their USB ports. CES 2022 commences this week and will see a lot of products being showcased by an array of OEMs including Samsung, LG, and others.

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Portronics Kronos Y1 smartwatch with IP67, 15 days battery life launched for Rs. 3,399 ($46)

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Jed John Ikoba
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The latest Portronics smartwatch offering in the Indian market is the Portronics Kronos Y1 with SpO2, blood pressure, and heart rate monitoring at an introductory offer of Rs. 3,399 (~$46). The Kronos Y1 is available from Portronics’ official website, as well as via Amazon India and some select online and offline retail outlets. It comes with a 12-month warranty.Portronics Kronos Y1

The Portronics Kronos Y1 has smart calling feature, over 200 customizable watch faces, Bluetooth calling, and it has a 1.75” display. The Portronics Kronos Y1 smartwatch has multiple sports modes including walking and running. It is a health and fitness smart wearable device that will help users to attain their health and fitness goals seamlessly. The smartwatch has IP67 water resistance rating and it comes with a built-in music controller as well as camera controls. The battery of the Kronos Y1 can extend for up to 7 days on a single charge, while it can stay up to 15 days on standby mode.Portronics Kronos Y1

The Portronics Kronos Y1 is an affordable device going by the promotional price of Rs. 3,399 (~$46) and could be a decent buy for mid-level consumers desirous of improving their overall health and fitness levels in the subcontinent.

 

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AnTuTu December 2021 phone ranking: Black Shark 4S Pro maintains lead but that won’t last

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Jed John Ikoba
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Benchmarking outfit AnTuTu has released its smartphone ranking for the month of December 2021. The report shows that there’s no significant difference in the ranking compared to that of November 2021. Things will likely change this January considering the launch of new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphones.Black Shark 4S Pro

Xiaomi’s Black Shark 4S Pro maintains its lead at the top of the charts for flagship models. The gaming smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset paired with 16GB RAM and has maintained the lead since October. The second spot is occupied by Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro while the iQOO 8 Pro completes the top 3 best performing smartphones.

AnTuTu did say that the lack of sufficient data was responsible for the absence of the Snapdragon 8 Gen1-powered phones on the chart despite the launch of two models viz-a-viz Xiaomi 12 and Motorola Edge 30 Ultra in December 2021. We expect the models to dominate the rankings for January 2022 which will be released in February. Already, the models are on sales with the Xiaomi 12 series recording a huge sales in its first outing.

For the midrange segment, Vivo’s iQOO Z5 maintains its lead yet again despite a stiff competition from other brands. Honor 60 Pro emerge as the second best mid-ranger around, replacing the OPPO K9s 5G. The Honor 60 Pro is on par with the iQOO Z5 with the presence of UFS 3.1 storage being the major difference between both models. The Reno 7 from OPPO is also another new entrant into the charts, clinching the third spot.

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Deal: Get Anker Life Q30 Hybrid ANC headphone for $70 (Retail price $100)

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Soundcore by Anker Life Q30 Hybrid ANC headphone which generally rentals for $100 is now available at a discounted price of $70.71 only on AliExpress. This deal ends in the next 15 hours. This price does not include VAT.

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Soundcore by Anker Life Q30 Hybrid ANC headphone at $70.71 (after discount)@AliExpress

Anker Life Q30 Hybrid ANC headphone

Soundcore by Anker Life Q30 is an over-the-ear headphone designed specifically for its Hybrid ANC (Active Noise Cancelling ) function. The headphone comes with multi ANC modes viz: Transport, Indoor, Outdoor, Transparency that help you to navigate and enjoy your music and calls/ videos in different environments.

Built with soft memory foam earcups and a lightweight head frame, Soundcore Anker Life Q30 is perfectly comfortable for long usage and the NFC function allows you to quickly pair your headphone with any Android smartphone with a simple tap on your right earcup. With simultaneous dual device connection and multiple mode access through the Soundcore app, Soundcore Anker Life Q30 is the perfect headphone for both indoor and outdoor usage.

Anker Life Q30 Hybrid ANC Headphone

The Hi-Res Certified Music headphone gives you highly detailed notes. This means you can enjoy a clear, sharp, and detailed musical experience with your Soundcore Anker Life Q30 headphones.

The headphone which generally retails for $100 is now available at a discounted price of $70.71 only at AliExpress. This super deal ends in the next 15 hours. So place your order before the deal expires. 

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Realme GT 2 and GT 2 Pro Specs Leaked, hours away from Official Launch

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Leo Wong De Quan
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The Realme GT 2 series is officially confirmed to make its global debut on Jan 4 at 11:30 am UTC tomorrow, and with one day left, a popular leakster from China, could not resist the temptation anymore. He decided to share the full specs list of the upcoming Realme GT 2 and Realme GT 2 Pro.

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Specs leaked from Weibo

From the screenshot he shared on his Weibo, he shows that the standard Realme GT 2 Pro will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 under the hood, a 6.7” 2K Samsung flat E4 AMOLED display equipped with LTPO 2.0 technology, with a 5000mAh battery to power through the entire day. Realme’s own in-house 65W SuperDart Charging is also present to help juice up the 5000mAh in no time.

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Source: “Panda is Bald” user Weibo

Camera-wise, the Realme GT 2 Pro is sporting a triple camera setup. The main sensor is the same 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor found in the standard Xiaomi 12, and it has a 1/1.56 sensor size with OIS. For ultra-wide-angle shots, the Realme GT 2 Pro claims the title for the widest FOV on an ultra-wide-angle lens at 150°. The ultra-wide-angle lens is a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 sensor with a 1/2.76 sensor size. As for macro shots, the Realme GT 2 Pro has disappointed decided to use a 2MP sensor for the photos. For selfies, the Realme GT 2 Pro is equipped with a 32MP Sony IMX615 sensor, the same sensor found on the Oppo Find X3 Pro.

Build-wise, the Realme GT 2 Pro is quite lightweight as it weighs under 200g, and comes in four colour options: white, green, blue & black.

Realme GT 2 Pro in White.

As for the standard Realme GT 2, it also features the same main Sony IMX766 sensor and macro camera as its bigger sibling, but the ultra-wide-angle lens has been downgraded 8MP unspecified sensor. The selfie camera has also been downgraded to 16MP instead.

Under the hood, it uses last year’s Snapdragon 888 and offers the same 5000mAh and 65W charging as the Pro variant. As for the screen, the Realme GT 2 has a smaller and lower-resolution 6.62” 1080p E4 Flat AMOLED display from Samsung as well.

It also weighs 199g, and it will be coming in 3 colors: Green, Blue and Black.

 

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[UPDATED] Xiaomi’s MIUI 13 can now protect you from phone frauds and scams in China, here’s how they do it

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Leo Wong De Quan
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UPDATE:

As of recent, Xiaomi announced an anti-fraud feature in its MIUI 13. However, one Xiaomi Exec has come to the Xiaomi China Community Forum to deny that MIUI has added any Chinese National Online Anti-Fraud Agency feature/app in its latest MIUI 13.  Despite this, the South China Morning Post has reported that many Chinese Xiaomi users are unable to install certain apps after upgrading to Xiaomi’s latest MIUI 13 and users were attributing the problem to the “system-level full-link anti-telecoms fraud”, which was announced earlier, by Xiaomi’s head of MIUI, Jin Fan, during the company’s product event on December 28. Then, one Xiaomi spokesman clarified that the company’s anti-fraud feature is designed to flag spam calls, which was not supposed to flag apps as well.

Ever since the existence of wireless communication, there always has been a person behind the screen or phone trying to scam you of your info or of your money. With the prevalence of online scams these days, it is getting quite annoying to try to avoid them from getting into your life at every corner.

Well, fear not! Xiaomi has recently a new feature in its latest MIUI 13 to help solve these issues for its users. In MIUI 13, Xiaomi, in collaboration with the Chinese online anti-fraud government agency, has developed an in-country fully linked automated network with the database of info scammers and fraudsters across the country.

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A screenshot of a QnA with the MIUI software team

Xiaomi mentions this feature implementation will be system-wide on MIUI 13 supported devices. This feature will be using a blacklist from the national fraud database, and in turn, show up as a warning to MIUI 13 users, if the SMS message or phone number used is listed in the database, or seems identical (i.e. word for word) to a message listed in the blacklist. 

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MIUI 13 anti-fraud in action

An example of how this feature works is when you are receiving a call from a blacklisted number in the database, the number will be shown as “caller fraudster” on screen for the user to immediately discern the difference. The warning will also appear next to the contact name as a warning, to let those who were recently upgraded to MIUI 13 be aware that which one of their contacts may be a potential info scammer. 

As for SMSes, the network will also help identify the fraudulent messages, which may include fake OTPs from “banks”, or “banks” warning to pay up the credit card you have(when you don’t even have one). In MIUI 13, two warnings will be given. First, if the SMS service number is a known blacklisted number in the database and second, the message content resembles the vocabulary of a fraudulent SMS.

As mentioned by the MIUI software team, this is the Chinese government’s first initiative to implement this feature in the country’s smartphones, and as the country’s leading tech giant, they want to take action for the sake of their users as well.

As of now, only MIUI 13 supported devices are the Xiaomi 12 series, however, expect Xiaomi to roll out MIUI 13 to more of its devices in the coming months.

 

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Acer Swift X 2022 could be the world’s first laptop with Intel ARC GPU; CES 2022 launch

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Pranav Sawant
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In late 2021, news broke that Intel could launch the upcoming Intel ARC lineup of GPUs in early 2022. However, recent leaks point out at a March launch as the company postponed Jan’s unveiling for an unknown reason. Now, a fresh leak suggests that we might see new Intel ARC Alchemist GPU powered laptops tomorrow.

The CES 2022 will kickstart this week and we expect to see a bunch of hardware like laptops, phones, and gadgets getting showcased at the event. As per leaks, we might see Acer launching its Acer Swift X 2022 model tomorrow i.e. January 4.

Acer Swift X 2022

Reportedly, the images of the Swift X 2022 were surfaced on the Internet. Just like the predecessor, Swift X 2021, which was the world’s first laptop with Iris Xe graphics, the Swift X 2022 is also said to be the first laptop with ARC Alchemist GPU.

As per images, the Acer Swift X 2022 looks familiar to the predecessor but has a few changes. The laptop has two USB Type-C ports instead of a single port seen in the Swift X 2021. In the images, the fingerprint scanner seems to be missing, but the power button could double up as a scanner. It also has a USB and an HDMI port.

Apart from the ports, the laptop has a thin-bezel design, however, its specs are still under wraps. It has a chicklet style keyboard without a dedicated number pad.

Other than this, Acer is also expected to showcase other laptops at the event like the Acer Predator Helios 300, Predator Triton 500 SE, and Nitro 5 2022. All the laptops will have new hardware, some of the devices will be powered by the 12th generation Alder Lake H-35 CPUs.

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