iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro are scheduled to launch on Jan. 5 in China. Several leaks have revealed the specifications of the iQOO 9 duo in bits and pieces. Now, reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal has teamed up with My Smart Price to share the entire specifications of the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro.
iQOO 9, 9 Pro specifications (rumored)
The iQOO 9 has a 6.78-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a flat design. It offers 388ppi pixel density, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. On the other hand, the iQOO 9 Pro has a 6.78-inch AMOLED LTPO QHD+ screen with curved edges. It offers 517ppi pixel density, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 300Hz touch sampling rate. The Pro model has been confirmed to feature an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. It is unclear whether the vanilla model will also feature an optical or an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner.
iQOO 9
The rear camera unit of the iQOO 9 has an OIS-ready 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 lens, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 120-degree FOV, and a 12-megapixel portrait lens. The iQOO 9 Pro’s camera setup has a 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 main camera, which is likely to carry support for gimbal OIS support. It will be assisted by a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 150-degree FOV. The ultrawide snapper will come with support for fisheye mode and it will be also capable of capturing macro shots. The setup includes a 16-megapixel portrait camera. The iQOO 9 and 9 Pro will come with a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset powers the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro. Both phones will pack a 4,700mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. The Pro model will come with 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging support.
The iQOO 9 duo will come with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Both phones will run Android 12 OS flavored with OriginOS Ocean.
While the Vivo V23 lineup is scheduled to launch in India on 5th January 2022, a new leak has revealed the official pricing for the V23 smartphone series. The leak arrives from a known online retailer in India.
Vivo V23 series price leaked by Vijay Sales online seller.
The pricing leak was first reported by @yabhishekhd on Twitter. Although, it appears that the prices being shared by online seller Vijay Sales might have been unintentional since the links to the various V23 series configurations do not lead to the official listing anymore. But, Abhishek Yadav did share the pricing and storage variants in the tweet. Notably, the price leaks are also in line with a tip that we had covered previously.
Looking at the leaked pricing:
Vivo V23 5G
8GB+128GB – ₹31,990 (roughly 430 US Dollars)
12GB+256GB – ₹35,990 (roughly 483 US Dollars)
Vivo V23 Pro 5G
8GB+128GB – ₹41,990 (roughly 564 US Dollars)
12GB+256GB – ₹45,990 (roughly 617 US Dollars)
For those unaware, the V23 Pro appears to be a rebranded version of the S12 Pro that was launched in China previously. It sports a 6.56 inch curved edge AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and an in display fingerprint scanner. Meanwhile, the base V23 is expected to feature a 6.44 inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate as well. Under the hood, the vanilla model will be India’s first phone to arrive with a Dimensity 920 chipset while the Pro variant houses the more powerful Dimensity 1200 SoC. So stay tuned for more as we will be covering the launch event tomorrow.
Earlier today (4th January 2022), the official launch date for the highly anticipated OnePlus 10 Pro was finally revealed. But prior to its release, a company executive has officially revealed live images of the Pro model in all its glory. So let’s take a look at the upcoming flagship smartphone.
Pete Lau, the Founder of OnePlus, shared multiple images of the OnePlus 10 Pro on his official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website). Looking at these images, we can observe that the device will be available in at least a Green and Black variant. But while the color and design seem quite elegant, there is one aspect of the device that stands out, which is its unusually large rear camera module.
At a glance, it appears as if the module alone takes up around a quarter of the entire rear panel. This is definitely an exaggeration, but the large black module does take away from the overall elegant design. Furthermore, it is unclear how tall the camera bump will be on the rear. The Chinese smartphone maker’s official also acknowledges that the reception of the OnePlus 10 series’ design has been mixed, with some loving the radical new design while others even hating the redesign.
Looking at the OnePlus 10 Pro from the rear, it might even seem that the device’s camera is like a modular add on. However, we have to admit that the green model looks quite beautiful and premium, which is arguably even better than the black model. So let us know in the comments section down below how you feel about the OnePlus 10 Pro’s design. Also, stay tuned for more, as we will be covering any leaks and the January 11 launch event as well.
Teclast T40 Pro is one of the latest tablets launched by Teclast. The flagship tablet features a 10.4” 2K bezel-less display with T color2.0 optimization that makes the colors pop – off the screen. The display provided by BOE technology uses TDDI tech to integrate the existing LCD structure with touch sensors without adding additional layers, thereby reducing the reflection and increasing the touch responsiveness.
T40 Pro is made with a CNC machined aluminum unibody enclosure design that is strong, light, and durable and finished with an ultra-fine sandblasting process that gives it a clean profile and smooth texture. Packed with intelligent sensors like gyroscope, proximity, and light, T40 Pro gives you an optimized and immersive tablet experience.
The tablet is fueled with a massive 7000mAh battery and supports 18W USB -PD fast charging making it one of the best battery options in their product line. Fitted with a sweet 4 audio system and intelligent digital power amplifier chip, the tablet gives you loud and crystal clear audio and calls.
Teclast T40 Pro is powered by the UNISOC Tiger T618 12nm processor and comes with Mali – G52 multi-core GPU. With 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM expandable with a Micro SD card, the tablet has enough space to store your videos, images, and projects. To capture images and record videos, you have a 13MP Sony auto-focus camera in the back and an 8MP front camera.
Teclast T40 Pro features 2.4G + 5G ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 that gives you a stable and seamless connection to keep your information and entertainment always on hand. The tablet runs Android 11 OS and supports a Dual 4G call/network. It also supports 4 major satellite navigation systems viz: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, and BDS and A-GPS internet assisted positioning system.
You can now buy the Teclast T40 Pro tablet for $226.99 only at AliExpress.
Please note that the above price is region-specific and the final price may vary according to your shipping region, warehouse, and regional taxes.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
The news arrives from MySmartPriceand 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.
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.
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.
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Realme 9i hands-on images by ThePixeel.vn
Realme 9i hands-on images by ThePixeel.vn
Realme 9i hands-on images by ThePixeel.vn
Realme 9i hands-on images by ThePixeel.vn
Realme 9i hands-on images by ThePixeel.vn
Realme 9i hands-on images by ThePixeel.vn
Realme 9i hands-on images by ThePixeel.vn
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.
Update: The Jan. 10 launch date for Moto G71 5G for India has been confirmed
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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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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