Infinix gearing up to launch sub-20,000 INR 5G Phone in India in January

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Dec 20, 2021

Infinix is gearing up to launch its first 5G smartphone in the Indian market. The company will be releasing a new 5G enabled handset in January 2022, as per a senior official.

In an interview with India Today, Anish Kapoor, CEO of Infinix India, confirmed that its first 5G smartphone will be making its way to India, sometime in January. He further added that the Hong Kong based smartphone maker will also be launching a new 55 inch TV, which is set to be released in the first half of next year as well. In other words, apart from entering the 5G handset market, the brand is even expanding its presence outside of smartphones as well.

Notably, this expansion even includes its recent InBook X1 notebook offering, marking its entry into the laptop market in India. Kapoor stated that “We are launching the first 5G phone in India by the end of January. There are customers who are looking to buy a 5G phone when the technology hasn’t rolled out. We are looking to build a portfolio where customers can either get a 4G phone with top notch specs or can opt for 5G. The cost of the latter is, of course, higher. Once the rollout happens, 5G devices will be more affordable.”

Infinix InBook X1 Noble Red — InBook X1 Noble Red

He further added that “There are a lot of factors involved in deciding the price of a phone. It’s not just the component pricing, the dollar has appreciated by 8 percent in the last few months and that affects the overall pricing. Even then, we are aiming not to cross that Rs 20,000 price point.” So, we can expect a smartphone under the 270 US Dollar price point to be unveiled soon, which also means that its a mid range handset.

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TicWatch GTK smartwatch launched in China with 10 day battery, heart rate tracking

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Dec 20, 2021

The TicWatch GTK smartwatch has just been launched in China. The new wearable is currently listed on popular Chinese e-retail websites and is currently available for pre-bookings.

The new GTK smartwatch from the brand features a metallic body with a circular dial design with a 1.3 inch HD colored display. This panel also supports more than 100 personalized watch faces as well, so one can choose and put of faces based on their preference. Looking at the design of this smartwatch, it is clear the TicWatch was going for a minimalist design that appeals to both sporty and business professional users as well.

Furthermore, the wearable arrives with support for up to 14 professional sports modes as well, with the smartwatch being capable of monitoring the users’ heart rates in real time. Through accurate heart rate mapping and AI, the GTK watch can even offer data to ensure that the exercise is most effective. Interestingly, the GTK features 5ATM waterproofing rating, so it can even be worn into a swimming pool and can withstand being under water as well.

The smartwatch arrives with Bluetooth 5.0 and offers integration with WeChat, phones calls, and other essential functions from its paired smartphone. TicWatch claims that the new GTK watch can last for up to 7 to 10 days with normal use. The smartwatch is currently listed for an introductory price of 199 Yuan (roughly 31 US Dollars) on JD.com, although, its original pricing is 299 Yuan (roughly 47 US Dollars).

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Realme GT 2 series will have a paper inspired design and world’s first 150° camera

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Dec 20, 2021

Earlier today (20th December 2021), Realme held the Innovation Forward online special event for its upcoming GT 2 series. In the live stream, the company announced a number of new technologies and features that will be arriving on the flagship lineup.

Paper Tech Master Design

In the past, the Chinese smartphone brand had worked with Naoto Fukasawa for its “Master Design.” Now, Realme announced that it is working with the known Japanese industrial designer again for its GT 2 Pro. The new design is called Paper Tech Master Design, which is inspired by paper and offers a premium minimalist look. Apart from the design, the company even placed a focus on the environmental impacts of the materials as well. The GT 2 Pro will feature the world’s first bio-based smartphone design, which reduces the carbon footprint during the production process.

World’s First 150° Ultra Wide Camera

During the event, Realme also showcased its trend of unveiling new camera technologies with its smartphone offerings. So to continue this tradition, it is launching the GT 2 Pro with the world’s first 150° ultra wide camera. As the name suggests, this wide angle lens offers users a 150° field of view, which is 278 percent more than typical primary smartphone cameras that have a 84° field of view. Notably, the company has even developed the world’s first Fisheye Mode on a smartphone that produces an ultra long depth of field effect for more creative photography.

Antenna Array Matrix System

The brand even unveiled its new Antenna Array Matrix System that will power the connectivity features of the GT 2 Pro. This includes a new Antenna technology, enhancements to WiFi, and a handy 360° NFC connectivity. The new Ultra Wide Band HyperSmart Antenna Switching supports 48 mainstream global brands that makes it compatible in over 150 nations. It even offers a new non-wraparound Antenna technology, which basically offers 12 wraparound antennas instead of just two on the top and the bottom of the device.

This conventional leads to a “death grip” during gaming as users tend to hold their phones from the top and bottom, hindering the signal. So with the additional antennas, gamers get a strong and uninterrupted connection during intense online games. Additionally, its enhanced WiFi allows for a 20 percent improvement in WiFi stability as well, based on WiFi 6 enhanced version. Lastly, it supports 360° NFC technology that makes it more handy in terms of practicality. So now, rather than just using the back of the smartphone where the NFC module is housed, users can simply use NFC by just bringing their device closer from any angle for a proper connection.

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More vivo S12 series live images leak ahead of launch, this time revealing phones in all of their glory

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Dec 20, 2021

The vivo S12 series is set to arrive on December 22 and we already have got official renders at hand. But renders never do any justice and one can only perceive a phone in all of its glory either through an in-hand experience or at least through real-life images. While we indeed have had a couple of leaked live photos in the past, they were the teaser kind and barely showed much of the device.

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But that has changed now, courtesy of “Technology small cloth” on Weibo, who has posted three high-quality images each of both the vivo S12 and S12 Pro. The S12 has a boxier design and has been showcased in gold with a subtle gradient finish while the S12 Pro is rounder and sports a charcoal black color. The colors of both phones get a touch of additional elegance through the use of a bit of glitter that not only makes them more lustrous but also appears to give them a slight texture.

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Upfront, there are dual selfie cameras on both phones. On the vivo S12 Pro, the primary selfie camera is expected to be a 50MP sensor, paired with an 8MP ultrawide lens. The two cameras are housed within notches, which while might look a tad more intrusive when compared to single punch-hole selfie cameras, are a reasonable trade-off as they promise the ultimate selfie shooting experience.

The images further reveal that the vivo S12 series comes with extremely slim bezels, at least on three edges. The S12 Pro appears a bit more premium and should feel slightly better in the hand thanks to the inclusion of a curved display. Chins of both devices are cropped off in the images, although we are positive that they will be quite slim given the premium overall designs.

Moving on to specs, rumors say that the S12 Pro will be powered by a Dimensity 1200 chipset and will have a 6.5-inch OLED panel at the front. The battery is expected to be around 4,200mAh with support for 44W fast charging. But perhaps the most unique feature of the device comes in the form of dual front-facing LED flashes, stuffed into the top bezel itself.

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Giztop is giving $50 OFF on Motorola Edge S30

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Dec 20, 2021

Giztop is giving $50 OFF on Motorola Edge S30. The smartphone which generally retails for $399 is now available at a discounted price of $349 only at Giztop. Please note that this is a limited-time offer.

WHERE TO BUY

Motorola Edge S30 at $349 @Giztop

Motorola Edge S30

Key Features:

6.8” FHD+ LCD screen
144Hz refresh rate
Snapdragon 888+ 5G processor
LPDDR5 RAM – 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
ROM – 128GB / 256GB
Triple rear camera: 108MP + 13MP + 2MP
Single front camera : 16MP
Battery : 5000mAh , supports 33W fast charging
Sidemounted finger print sensor

Motorola Edge S30 which was launched last week is now available for a discounted price of $349 only at Giztop. Please note that this price is applicable to the 6GB + 128GB, Black color variant only. Other memory variants are also available at a slightly higher price. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order as soon as possible.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

NIO unveils ET5 Electric Sedan to rival Tesla Model 3, offers 1,000km range

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Dec 20, 2021

NIO has just announced new electric vehicle. The new car in question is the ET5 Electric Sedan that joins its larger ET7 model as an entry model and will likely rival the popular Tesla Model 3.

The new ET5 arrives with an interior design that is quite similar to the ET7, albeit, in a more compact form factor. This new car will basically be the Chinese electric vehicle maker’s entry level EV, which offers a sleek and modern design that enables it to offer a a drag coefficient as low as 0.24. The NIO ET5 electric sedan is powered by a 150kW at the front and 210kW at the rear, which produces a combined 360kW or 483 hp and 700Nm or 516 lb-ft of torque.

In simpler terms, its engine is capable of offering a 0 to 100km/h in just 4.3 seconds. This is further supplemented by the in house developed 4 piston fixed calipers with aluminum casting that enables it to completely stop in just 33.9 meters from the same speed. Talking about its range, the ET5’s range was tested in China’s light-duty vehicle test cycle (CLTC) and achieved 550 km with the 75 kWh Standard Range Battery. With its long range 100 kWh Long Range Battery, it achieved over 700 km while its 150 kWh Ultralong Range Battery had it see range of more than a whopping 1,000 km.

Other interesting features include, a 10.2 inch HDR display on the center console and support for PanoCinema that features AR and VR tech that can be used along with the respective custom built ET5 glasses. The new NIO ET5 will hit Chinese dealerships by September 2022 and is priced at 328,000 Yuan (roughly 51,500 US Dollars). Unfortunately, the automobile maker has yet to announce any launch date for markets outside of China, although, it is confirmed to meet the five-star C-NCAP and Euro NCAP standards, so we can expect to hear more about this soon.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra back cover feels neither like glass nor plastic, according to industry insider

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Dec 20, 2021

A notable tipster has revealed that the texture of the back cover of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra feels neither like glass nor plastic and could be some bio-based material.

The info comes from Ice Universe who said that the information comes from “people familiar with the matter.” The exact material of the rear panel seems unclear at the moment but Ice suspects that it could be camouflage glass or even a new material entirely, possibly bio-based.

By “bio-based” it’s likely that the tipster is indicating towards some eco-friendly or recyclable material. realme seems to be going down a similar road with its flagship realme GT2 that will be making use of an industry-first paper-like material with a focus on the environment, so it could be possible that both phones will feature similar materials.

However, there have been alleged live images of the S22 Ultra and its dummies earlier, which if true, seem to show the phone with a matte finish that’s not too different from the one found on the S21 Ultra. But Ice Universe’s tweet concerns the texture or feel of the phone and not its looks, so there’s that.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — Leaked live image of the S22 Ultra’s rear

A comment under the same tweet further reveals that this new material will be featured only on the Galaxy S22 Ultra and the regular S22 and S22+ models will not be coming with it.

Coming to the flagship phone itself, rumors say that it could be rebranded as the Galaxy S22 Note being the proper successor to the Note 20 Ultra it is. As for specifications, a Geekbench 5 listing had earlier revealed that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor that will be paired with between 8GB and 12GB of RAM. An Exynos variant could also be in the cards.

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iQOO U5 5G gets listed ahead of schedule, Snapdragon 695 and 5000mAh battery confirmed

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Dec 20, 2021

The iQOO U5 5G has been listed on platforms like Jingdong Mall ahead of schedule and the listings have confirmed multiple specifications and even the release date of the phone.

An official promo image has revealed that the phone is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chip – a faster mid-tier 5G offering that aims to replace the Snapdragon 690. Further revealed was that the phone will be packing a large 5000mAh battery and will feature a waterdrop notch upfront. The display will be an ultra-smooth one thanks to 120Hz refresh rate support.

Judging from the image, the iQOO U5 5G will be available in three colors that are white, light blue, and charcoal black. The white and light blue colors seem to have a gradient finish of the kind that shifts colors depending on the angle you’re looking at the device from.

Unfortunately, the price hasn’t been announced yet but we should be seeing it soon enough considering that a press conference for the device has been scheduled for tonight. Still, we do know from reports that a pre-sale will be starting just four days from now – on December 24th.

A listing on the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology had earlier revealed that the iQOO U5 5G carries model number V2165A, features a 6.58-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2408×1080, measures 164×75.84×8.25mm, and weighs about 185g. The charging is rated 18W and for photography, there is a 50MP dual-camera setup at the rear paired with an 8MP selfie shooter up front.

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Xiaomi 12 to launch soon, company gets new digital product manager

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Dec 20, 2021

Xiaomi founder, chairman, and CEO Lei Jun today announced that Wei Siqi has been appointed as the new digital products manager. Wei Siqi previously led the company’s Civi line of products, which will now be managed by Hu Xinxin, who the CEO described as a “young and very good product manager.”

The announcement was made through a Weibo post, and continuing on the consumer-first approach, Lei Jun also stated that the new appointees are open to direct suggestions from Mi Fans.

Following the appointment, Wei Siqi said admitted that there is a lot of “responsibility and pressure” associated with his new role, but also revealed that the first product to be introduced by him would be the Xiaomi 12, hinting towards its imminent launch.

Previous reports had pointed towards a December 28 launch for the entire Xiaomi 12 lineup along with the announcement of MIUI 13. And with these latest developments, the launch date does seem quite likely.

Xiaomi 12 CAD render by OnLeaks / ZoutonUS

The series will be comprised of the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12 Ultra and design leaks show that while the former two will sport near-identical designs, the Xiaomi 12 Ultra will feature a huge circular camera module at the rear, packed with various hardware. However, unlike the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, it appears that the secondary display at the rear has been ditched this time.

Earlier during the 2021 Snapdragon Technology Summit, Qualcomm Technologies launched a new generation of its flagship Snapdragon processor called the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. On the same day, Lei Jun confirmed that the Xiaomi 12 series will be equipped with the same.

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TikTok plans to launch new takeaway restaurants in the US

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Dec 20, 2021

With short videos being the popular focus on TikTok, food and cooking as a category has grown exponentially in recent times. Now, it seems like the social media app is looking to commercialize on this trend as well, by opening delivery only restaurants in the US.

The short video sharing platform made the announcement of entering the restaurant business earlier this month on December 17. The company is seeking to launch its takeaway based Virtual Dining Concepts that will have TikTok Kitchen locations open up in various regions in the US. This is set to start from March and will be based around the popular foods and recipes that garner millions of views on the platform.

Notably, Virtual Dining Concepts has even back celebrity and non celebrity restaurants like the MrBeast Burger. According to founder Robert Earl, around 300 TikTok restaurants are planned to open up all across the US, with more than 1,000 expected to open up sometime by the end of next year. He further adds that the success of the business could be similar to the MrBeast Burger, which saw an explosive success in the US.

Earl said that “Look, you have a platform with a billion viewers monthly who are constantly engaged, as the numbers show. It’s the first time there’s a brand like this out there—an audience of hundreds of millions of people.” These new restaurants will also operate out of national chains that is owned by Earl, which includes Buca di Beppo and Bertucci’s.

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Huawei FreeBuds Pro get new panda-inspired black and white color option

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Dec 20, 2021

A new color option for the Huawei FreeBuds Pro Bluetooth TWS earbuds has popped up on the Chinese e-commerce site JD.com and it seems to be inspired by pandas.

The color option after being translated from Chinese reads “Ink Rhyme White” and features a very contrasting black and white color scheme. In it, the earbuds are still mostly white but come with black accents highlighted by the logo text, ear tips, and other bits. The scheme is also present in the charging case with the box being mostly white but having a Huawei logo printed within a large rectangle. The insides of the case all appear to be all black, giving the entire thing a very unique look indeed.

As for the price, the Huawei FreeBuds Pro black and white edition TWS earbuds will cost you 899 Yuan or around $140, which thankfully, isn’t any pricier than the rest of the colors.

The earbuds were first launched back in September last year and come with a number of smart features such as ANC (Active Noise Cancellation), smart dynamic noise reduction, human voice transparency mode, and uses an advanced low-latency algorithm.

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Additionally, the Huawei FreeBuds Pro earbuds also make use of smart dual-antenna technology making connection much more stable. A Dual Device Connection feature is also offered to allow the earbuds to be simultaneously connected to two devices.

As for battery life, the earbuds can last for a total of 4.5 hours with ANC enabled on a single full charge and 7 hours with ANC off. With the charging case, this can be extended to a maximum of 30 hours.

It is unclear at the moment if the special panda-inspired color scheme of the Huawei FreeBuds Pro will be making it to the global market as an official announcement is still awaited.

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Realme Buds Q2 launched in China, with 20 hour battery life & ENC support

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Dec 20, 2021

Realme has just launched a new audio product earlier today (20th December 2021). The hearables in question is the Buds Q2 truly wireless earbuds that were officially released in the company’s home market of China.

Interestingly, we have already covered the launched of the Buds Q2 in certain other Asian markets including the likes of India and Pakistan. Although, looking at the specs it seems that the Buds Q2 launching in China is the rebranded version of the Q2 Neo that is currently available in India. In other words, it arrives with support for ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) over ANC (Active Noise Cancellation).

Furthermore, the Buds Q2 offers up to 5 hours of battery life from its earbuds alone and a total of 20 hour audio playback when combined with its charging case. As per official notes, it can even be used for 2 hours with just 10 minutes of charging. The buds house a 10mm dynamic driver with Bass Boost+ enhancement technology. The Buds Q2 even features a dedicated mode for mobile gaming, which lowers latency to just 88ms to prevent any lag between audio and visuals during gaming. It even supports Bluetooth 5.0 as well.

As of right now, the Buds Q2 is available for purchase on popular e-commerce websites like JD.com and is being sold at a price of 169 Yuan (roughly 25 US Dollars). For colors, it is available in multiple color variants including a black, blue, and grey versions.

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OPPO Find X4 to be released in February or March, Dimensity 9000 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variants in the cards

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Dec 20, 2021

The OPPO Find X4 series, comprised of the Find X4 and Find X4 Pro, will be released in February and March after the Chinese spring festival, although the exact date has yet to be determined.

The info comes from notable industry insider Digital Chat Station who further revealed that the two models will be powered by the latest MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000 and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processors. While the former will likely be powering the vanilla Find X4, the latter will be featured on the Pro variant.

Both models have also been revealed to stick to ordinary telephoto solutions for the cameras, without the use of any periscope technology. However, the tipster also hinted at the existence of an OPPO Find X4 Ultra/Pro+ variant that may make up for the lacking.

Lastly, it was stated under the same Weibo post that the OPPO Find X4 series may both feature 80W fast charging. OnePlus will also likely be adopting the charging tech, although some realme phones will be upgraded to ultrafast 150W charging solutions.

Recently on December 16, MediaTek held a press event for its Dimensity 9000 5G mobile platform wherein it was announced that the next-generation Find X flagship series will be launched with the Dimensity 9000 5G mobile platform for the first time.

ColorOS 12 Review GizmoChina OPPO Find X3 Pro 03 — 2021’s Find X3 Pro

The processor was first announced back in November and uses TSMC’s 4nm process paired with the latest Arm v9 architecture combination, making it a highly energy-efficient yet performant offering.

As for the OPPO Find X4, alleged specifications of the device have already emerged well before launch and you can check them all out from here.

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Mi Sans font used in Xiaomi’s MIUI 13 leaks ahead of official launch

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Dec 20, 2021

Xiaomi keeps on updating its MIUI operating system for its smartphones at regular intervals and now the Chinese giant is gearing up to launch the MIUI 13 based on the Android 12 operating system later this month.

The new MIUI is expected to go official on 28th December but ahead of the launch, a leak has revealed the new Mi Sans font that the company will be using in MIUI 13.

A new leak showcases the Mi Sans as well as the Mi Prototype 210317 fonts used in the upcoming MIUI 13 operating system. These new fonts will replace the Mi Lan Pro VF (Little Milan Pavilion Pro VF) font that is currently used by Xiaomi.

From the leak, it appears that the new fonts have more rounded texts with smoother lines when compared to the current font, giving it a modern look. Further, it is revealed that the font contains two special characters — the Xiaomi logo and the MIUI logo.

Do note that the new Mi Sans font that Xiaomi will be using in the MIUI 13 is different from the ones that are available in the current version. The Mi Lan Pro VF fonts have been in use since MIUI 11 and with the MIUI 12.5, the company just renamed the same font to Mi Sans to prepare for the upcoming major change.

As of now, there’s not much known about what specifically the company is upgrading in the upcoming version of MIUI but we expect some major changes in terms of revamped design and addition of new features. Xiaomi is also set to get rid of some of the existing features, including Screen On Time and Weather Super Wallpaper.

In related news, a list of smartphones from the company set to be the first ones to receive the new update has leaked online. The list includes premium phones like Mi 11 Ultra, Redmi K40 Pro, and others as well as the mid-range Mi 11 Youth Edition.

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DOOGEE V20 vs V10 – New model brings in Better Upgrades

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Dec 20, 2021

DOOGEE is a well-known name in the rugged phone industry. With more than 8 years of experience, this smartphone maker has always focused on refining and upgrading technology and providing value for money quality rugged smartphones to its customers. And the brand new DOOGEE V20 is the culmination of years of research and hard work. Successor to the Rugged V10 smartphone, V20 comes with better and upgraded features. So let’s take a detailed look at the similarities and differences between the V20 and V10 smartphones.

SIMILARITIES:

Octa core-processors
16MP front camera
33W fast charging
NFC
Support the same no of frequencies
IP68, IP69K & MIL-STD-810 certified
Side-mounted Finger Print Sensor

DIFFERENCES:

Display: There is both size and quality upgrade in the display. V20 comes with a 6.43” AMOLED Samsung display while V10 features a 6.39” LCD Corning Gorilla Glass protected display.
Battery: V20 comes with a 6000mAh battery which is smaller than the 8500mAh V10 battery. However, as V20 comes with an AMOLED screen and has an advanced power management system, you get almost the same amount of usage on both phones. However, V20 definitely has an advantage over V10 as a smaller battery makes the phone lighter and easier to handle. Also, V20 comes with 15W wireless charging as compared to 10W in V10.
Memory: V20 comes with a higher 256GB storage as compared to the 128GB in V10. This means you get more space to store your games, videos, and photos.
Camera: Both V20 and V10 have a 16MP selfie camera and triple rear camera set up. However, their similarities end there. While V10 houses a 48MP main camera, 8MP wide-angle, and 2MP micro camera, V20 comes with a superior 64MP main camera, 20MP Night Vision, and 8MP wide-angle camera. This means better pictures and videos even at night and in low light.
Special Features: While V10 flaunted an infrared forehead thermometer, V20 comes with an innovative rear display. This 1.05” rear display is a great addition to your phone as it gives you important notifications and control over your music and calls even when the smartphone is kept face down on a surface.

Features	DOOGEE V20	DOOGEE V10
Special features:	1.05" innovative rear display	Infrared forehead thermometer
Display Size:	6.43" AMOLED Samsung DotDisplay	6.39" LCD DotDisplay
Display Features:	2K resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio,	1560 x 720p resolution, 19:9 aspect ratio,
Battery:	6000mAh	8500mAh
Charging:	33W wired fast charging	33W wired fast charging
Wireless charging:	15W	10W
Triple Rear Camera:	64MP main + 20MP night vision + 8MP wide angle	48MP main + 8MP wide angle + 2MP macro
Front Camera:	16MP	16MP
Memory:	8GB + 256GB	8GB + 128GB
Fingerprint Senor:	Side-mounted	Side-mounted
NFC:	Yes	Yes
Certifications:	IP68, IP69K & MIL-STD-810	IP68, IP69K & MIL-STD-810

For more information and hands-on comparison, check out this video from DOOGEE.

To conclude, we can easily say that V20 is obviously a better choice than V10. The official launch date for DOOGEE V20 is yet to be announced. However, this new entry into the V-series is up for grabs in a giveaway currently underway on the official Doogee website where lucky fans can pick up the devices for free. So head onto the DOOGEE website before the deal expires.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

Apple iPhone SE 3 with 5G connectivity support to soon enter trial production

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Jeet

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Dec 20, 2021

Apple has a budget iPhone in the form of SE series and so far, the company has launched two models in the market. The Cupertino-based technology giant is now expected to launch the third-generation model sometime next year.

Now, if the new report is to be believed, then the Apple iPhone SE 3 is set to soon enter the trial production phase. It is also being reported that multiple vendors are now preparing for the shipment of components for the upcoming iPhone SE model.

Based on the leaks so far, the upcoming Apple iPhone SE 3 is expected to come with a 4.7-inch Retina HD LCD display and will also feature a Home button with a fingerprint sensor embedded. It is likely to be the last Apple smartphone to come packed with an LCD display panel and a home button.

The device is expected to come powered by the Apple A15 processor along with 3GB of RAM while the Plus variant will pack 4GB of RAM. The chipset also brings support for 5G connectivity to the phone. There will still be a 12-megapixel single camera sensor on the back with improved photography features.

In its recent estimate, J.P. Morgan says that this new iPhone SE could lure nearly 1.4 billion low to mid-range Android phone users and about 300 million older iPhone model users. It has raised estimates for fiscal 2022 iPhone SE sales to 30 million units and annual iPhone shipments expectations to 250 million units, which is 10 million higher than this year.

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Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 to feature Samsung’s 8.1-inch UTG display with high refresh rate

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Jeet

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Dec 20, 2021

Last year, Xiaomi officially launched its first foldable smartphone in the market under the MIX lineup, dubbed Mi MIX Fold. Now, the company is working on its successor, which is likely to be called Xiaomi MIX Fold 2.

As per the latest report, the upcoming foldable smartphone from Xiaomi has appeared in the IMEI database and the device has also passed through the certification process, revealing its model number to be 22061218C.

Mi MIX Fold featured — XIaomi Mi MIX Fold

It has also been revealed that the Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 could be officially launched in the Chinese market sometime in June or July next year. The phone, which is said to have “zizhan” codename, will come with upgraded specifications.

The latest report claims that the company will be using an 8.1-inch UTG AMOLED flexible screen from Samsung Display. The UTG display is thinly processed at the level of 30 microns and is made through a process that improves flexibility and durability.

Further, it is also said that the smartphone will have redesigned and upgraded hinges. As for the other improvements in the upcoming device, we will have to wait for a couple of more months before we start getting leaks.

For those who are unaware, Xiaomi had used the Polyimide Film (PI) for the flexible screen used in the MIX Fold smartphone, which was provided by Huaxing Optoelectronics (TCL CSOT). The same technology was also used by Huawei for its Mate X2.

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Moto Edge S30 exceeds 170,000 pre-orders, goes on sale tomorrow in China

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Dec 20, 2021

On Dec. 9, Motorola unveiled the Moto Edge X30 and Edge S30 smartphones in China. In the first sale of the X30, which was carried out on Dec. 15 in China, Motorola sold 10,000 units of the smartphone in less than 3 minutes. As it is known, the X30 debuted as the world’s first phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. As far as the Edge S30 is concerned, it has been available for pre-orders in the home market since Dec. 15. The handset is scheduled to go on sale tomorrow (Dec. 21). Today, Lenovo General Manger Chen Jin for the mobile division confirmed that JD.com has received over 170,000 pre-orders of the Edge S30.

Motorola Edge S30 pricing

The Edge S30 comes in four models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 1,999 Yuan (~$313), 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 2,199 Yuan (~$345), 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for 2,399 Yuan (~$376), and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for 2,399 Yuan (~$376). It comes in colors Phantom Black and Glacier Blue.

Moto Edge S30 specifications and features

The Moto Edge S30 has a 6.8-inch FHD+ LCD panel that offers a 144Hz refresh rate and a 576Hz touch sampling rate. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The handset has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and its rear camera setup has a 108-megapixel main snapper, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset is present at the helm of the S30. It comes with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The device runs on My UX 3.0 flavored Android 12 OS. To keep the lights on, it has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

The Edge S30 is a rebranded version of the Moto G200, which debuted last month in the European markets. A recent report claimed that the Moto G200 will be heading to India in Q1 2022.

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Alleged Realme GT 2’s specifications leaked before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 20, 2021

Realme will be holding a launch event today at 3 PM (local time) in China to announce the Realme GT 2 series. Reports suggest that the company may announce dual flagship phones such as the Realme GT 2 and Realme GT 2 Pro. The latter is expected to feature the all-new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 whereas the former may house the Snapdragon 888 SoC. Today, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station shared the key specs of what appears to the vanilla Realme GT 2 handset.

The tipster revealed that the smartphone features a 6.6-inch flat AMOLED panel with a punch-hole design. It offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device features a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.

The GT 2’s back panel has a triple camera unit, which is headlined by a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 camera. It is assisted by an 8-megapixel camera and a 2-megapixel snapper.

The Snapdragon 888 mobile platform powers the device. It has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging. It is equipped with other features like an x-axis linear motor, dual speakers, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The tipster seems to be talking about the Realme RMX3310 smartphone that was approved by the TENAA authority of China earlier this month. This device is likely to come preinstalled with the Realme UI 3.0, which could be based on Android 11 or 12.

Probably, the company may announce this device with the Realme GT 2 moniker today. Considering that the GT 2 Pro is the most premium flagship phone from the brand, it may only confirm some of its features today and launch it at a later date.

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Vivo shows off the vivo Watch 2’s design in real life, announces support for standalone SMS

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Staff

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Dec 20, 2021

Vivo held a joint press conference with China’s Big 3 Telcos (China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile) yesterday, to announce vivo’s collaboration with the Big 3 on their newest upcoming smartwatch, the vivo Watch 2.

At the event, vivo showed off the design of its vivo Watch 2 to the public at the in-person event. From the pictures gathered, we found that vivo is using a circular watch face, a round-shaped dial as well as swappable watch bands for the vivo Watch 2. The watch is also shown to come either in a metallic silver finish or in a matte black finish with two buttons on the side.

Another announcement at the event today was the support of standalone eSIM SMS for the vivo Watch 2. This is the first for the company and with standalone eSIM support, the watch can now receive SMSes without needing to be connected via Bluetooth to a phone or even the internet via Wi-Fi. This feature is a joint collaboration between Vivo and the Big 3 Telcos in China.

No other features or specs were announced today at the event today, but a TENAA listing of the vivo Watch 2 from October gave some insight into what the specs of the vivo Watch 2 are.

The vivo Watch 2 is said to feature an OLED display, a heart-rate tracker, a built-in GPS, a step counter, and a 515mAh battery, which is an improvement over last year’s 478mAh battery on the 2020 vivo Watch.

To know more about the highlights of the upcoming vivo Watch 2, stay tuned for vivo’s 22 December launch event in China, where it will not only officially announce the release of the vivo Watch 2, but also release its highly anticipated vivo S12 lineup of smartphones.

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