OnePlus, the smartphone manufacturer which recently merged its operations with OPPO and now acts as its sub-brand is gearing up to launch its next-generation flagship lineup in the form of the OnePlus 10 series.
Today, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has confirmed through his official Weibo account that the OnePlus 10 Pro flagship smartphone will be announced in January. Although he has not yet revealed the date, reports indicate that it could take place on 5th January.
OnePlus 10 Pro Render by @OnLeak
The company has already confirmed that the OnePlus 10 series smartphones will come powered by the newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor.
Based on the previous leaks, the OnePlus 10 Pro will feature a 6.7-inch curved LTPO AMOLED display with a 2K resolution and a 120Hz high refresh rate. The punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner of the screen will house a 32-megapixel camera sensor for taking selfies and video calling.
Under the hood, along with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, the device will come packed with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It is also expected to come with IP ratings for water and dust resistance.
In the camera department, the smartphone will have a triple-camera setup on the back which will consist of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8-megapixel lens with 3x optical zoom support.
The phone will be running the ColorOS 12 custom skin on top of the Android 12 operating system. It is said to be powered by a 5,000mAh battery and come with support for 80W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging.
If the reports are to be believed, then the OnePlus 10 series will go official in January for the Chinese market but will be available in other regions sometime in March or April.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced that its new N4X process technology aimed at high-performance computing (HPC) workloads and devices. It is all set for trial production in the first half of 2023.
The introduction of this new N4X process technology by TSMC marks the company’s debut into the growing HPC market. Further, it has been revealed that the N4X process aims to make transistors as small as 5nm.
The N4X design is an enhancement of its N5A, improving upon its performance and maximum clock frequencies. It is claimed to deliver around a 15 percent of performance boost when compared to the N5 processes.
The company is also claiming that the N4X offers a 4 percent performance improvement over its N4P process at 1.2 volts. The “X” denotes TSMC’s growing push into the HPC chip design sector, which the company said is among its fastest-growing business segments.
Dr. Kevin Zhang, senior vice president of Business Development at TSMC, said: “The demands of the HPC segment are unrelenting, and TSMC has not only tailored our ‘X’ semiconductor technologies to unleash ultimate performance but has also combined it with our 3DFabric advanced packaging technologies to offer the best HPC platform.”
Risk production for this new N4X is expected by the first half of 2023, which means that we can expect the first N4X designs to be available in the market by early 2024.
Earlier this month, along with the Moto Edge X30 flagship smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, Motorola had also launched another device, dubbed Moto Edge S30 in the Chinese market.
The smartphone was up for pre-order in China so far and the company had received over 170,000 orders. Today, the Moto Edge S30 finally goes on sale in China.
The 6GB RAM model with 128GB storage is priced at 1,799 yuan (~$282) while the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model costs 1,999 yuan (~$314). There’s another 8GB RAM model that packs 256GB of internal storage, which is priced at 2,199 yuan (~$345).
The top-end model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage is priced at 2,399 yuan, which roughly converts to $376. The phone is a rebranded version of the Moto G200, which debuted last month in the European markets.
Coming to the specifications, the Moto Edge S30 features a 6.8-inch Full HD+ LCD display that offers a 144Hz refresh rate and a 576Hz touch sampling rate. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, along with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.
In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 108-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, it features a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies.
The device runs on the My UX 3.0 flavored Android 12 operating system. To keep things running, it has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.
Several reports have claimed Xiaomi will announce the Xiaomi 12 series of flagship phones by the end of this month in China. Some leaks have even claimed that the Xiaomi 12 lineup will debut on Dec. 28. Today, the company released to confirm that it will indeed hold a launch event on the said date to announce the Xiaomi 12 series.
The poster released by the brand shows Chinese sprinter Su Bingtian endorsing the Xiaomi 12 series. While the poster does not confirm how many devices will be announced on Dec. 28, the Weibo handles of Xiaomi executives do hint that the company will be announced at least three Xiaomi 12 models.
As can be seen in the screengrabs shared below, Lei Jun who is Xiaomi’s founder, Wang Teng Thomas who is Xiaomi’s General Manager, and Lu Weibing who is Xiaomi Group President have used Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, and Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphones to write posts on Weibo.
Xiaomi phones with 2201123C, 2112123AC, and 2201122C and model numbers are expected to launch in the Chinese market as Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, and Xiaomi 12 Pro. All three phones have been certified by the 3C and TENAA certification sites of China. The 12 and 12X are expected to support 67W fast charging, while the Pro variant may offer 120W rapid charging.
The Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro are likely to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, whereas the company may have settled for the Snapdragon 870 on the 12X. As far as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered Xiaomi 12 Ultra is concerned, it may go official in Q1 2022. The Xiaomi 12 series will come preinstalled with Android 12 and MIUI 13.
Yesterday, iQOO unveiled the iQOO Neo5s and iQOO Neo5 SE smartphones in China. It has also taken off covers from a mid-ranger called the iQOO U5. It is speculated that January 2022 will see the arrival of the iQOO 9 series. Tipster Digital Chat Station took to Weibo to share some information on the display of the iQOO 9 series.
It appears that the iQOO 9 Pro may feature the same display that was made available on the iQOO 8 Pro. It may feature a 6.78-inch curved edge AMOLED display that offers a Quad HD+ resolution. On the other hand, the vanilla iQOO 9 may feature a 6.78-inch flat AMOLED display that produces Full HD+ resolution. Both phones could be equipped with a Samsung E5 screen with a centrally positioned punch-hole.
iQOO 8 Pro
Previous reports have revealed that the iQOO 9 Pro may house a 4,700mAh battery. The display size of the vanilla is not clear yet. Both devices are expected to arrive with support for 120W fast charging. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will power the iQOO 9 series.
Like the iQOO 8 Pro, the 9 Pro is also expected to feature a micro-gimbal PTZ camera. It is yet to be confirmed whether the vanilla model will also feature a micro-gimbal assisted camera. The iQOO 9 series is rumored to come with a better heat dissipation unit.
For an enhanced gaming experience, the iQOO 9 series is expected to feature the second-generation independent display chip, dual-pressure shoulder buttons, and support for a 120Hz refresh rate. Since the company has just announced Snapdragon 8-series Neo branded phones, it is likely that the company may take some more time to unveil the iQOO 9 lineup. Probably, it may go official towards the end of January 2022.
South Korean electronic giant LG has unveiled what it says is its first gaming laptop. The new laptop model is dubbed LG UltraGear17G90Q and shows the company is looking to get into the emerging gaming hardware industry. We recall that not too long ago, the company announced the UltraGear GP9 Gaming speaker which it says is its first gaming speaker.
The new LG UltraGear17G90Q gaming laptop features a 17-inch IPS LCD display with a 1080p resolution and a 300Hz refresh rate. It is powered by an 11th Gen Intel Tiger Lake H CPU paired with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q graphics card, an area where the laptop beats the LG GRAM laptop. The GeForce RTX 3080 inside the new gaming laptop is said to be the fastest GPU currently offered by Nvidia for laptops. The gaming laptop will come with up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
The gaming laptop also comes with four different ports at the rear including an HDMI and Ethernet port. The gaming rig also packs a 93Wh battery, a 1080p resolution-supporting webcam, and features an RGB keyboard. The laptop also comes with a fingerprint sensor embedded with the Power button. The rear casing is made from aluminum with a single purple gray color offering. The laptop also comes with two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, one of which is a USB 4 port. There is also a headphone jack and a microSD card slot. The laptop charges via a dedicated DC input port.
LG is yet to announce the pricing and availability details. The company did hint that it will provide more details at CES 2022 on January 4th. however, the US and South Korea will get the laptop first beginning in early 2022.
Samsung Galaxy S22 series will have several accessories and some of these have been spotted in a UK retailer’s listing. It is indicated that there will be dozens of Galaxy S22 accessories that customers could choose from. A phone case is an important protective accessory for the device and box.co.uk has already listed a massive 66 official phone cases in different colors for the Galaxy S22 series.
The United Kingdom retailer also stated that the signature Galaxy S22 Ultra’s S Pen will come in four colors as the smartphone itself namely dark red, green, white, and black. There could likely be housing for the S Pen, as the cases displayed by the retailer did not provide such an addition. While it could be speculated that there may no casing for the S Pen, it is most probable that Samsung will provide a silo within the smartphone’s casing with the opening on the bottom of the phone. That will bear a close semblance to what we find in the Galaxy Note.
There are a variety of phone cases that were listed for the Galaxy S22 lineup with prices also attached, but these prices could just be a placeholder pending when the actual pricing will be available. We already know that the Samsung Galaxy S22 series will be powered by either the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2200 chipsets, with the Qualcomm chip deployed in China, the United States, and Canada.
The raft of accessories available for the Galaxy S lineup has been linked to its popularity across markets. The UK retailer’s listing further increases the tempo of expectation for the release of the Galaxy S22 lineup.
Motorola recently announced the world’s first phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, but it was not alone. Alongside the Motorola Edge X30, the Lenovo-owned brand also came up with the lower-end Motorola Edge S30. Powered by the Snapdragon 888+ mobile platform, it is one of the most powerful and affordable flagship killers out there. But is it able to compete with a complete flagship killer like the OnePlus Nord 2 5G which is currently one of the best-selling devices in its price range? This comparison between the specifications of Motorola Edge S30 and OnePlus Nord 2 5G will let you find out.
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.3 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.5 front camera
Triple 108 + 13 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY
4500 mAh, fast charging 65W
5000 mAh, Fast Charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM
5G, dual SIM, water-repellent
Design
The OnePlus Nord 2 5G is a more attractive device when it comes to aesthetics. It is more compact, thinner, and lighter than Motorola Edge S30, thanks to the presence of a compact display and a smaller battery. Further, it is built with better materials: it has a glass back protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5 (just like the display) and a plastic frame, while the Motorola Edge S30 is entirely built of plastic. But the Motorola Edge S30 has a water-repellent coating, so it offers some kind of protection against water. OnePlus Nord 2 5G and Motorola Edge S30 have a punch-hole display with holes placed on the upper left side and centrally, respectively.
Display
For most of the users, the display of the OnePlus Nord 2 5G is actually better. Unlike the Motorola Edge S30, it has an AMOLED panel. It is a smaller screen but the image quality is higher, not only thanks to the OLED panel but also because of the HDR10+ certification. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G has a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 90 Hz refresh rate, and it is paired with stereo speakers. The Motorola Edge S30 has an LCD panel with a Full HD+ resolution and the HDR10 certification: it is inferior, but if you are a gamer, then you should opt for it because it offers a higher 144 Hz refresh rate and a wider diagonal with 6.8 inches.
Specs & Software
The hardware department is the killer feature of the Motorola Edge S30: despite its incredibly affordable price, it is powered by the Snapdragon 888+ mobile platform that is the best Qualcomm’s chipset after the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. You can get the same memory configuration with the OnePlus Nord 2 5G but with an inferior MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. It is still a high-end processor, but it is not even close to the performance provided by the amazing Snapdragon 888+. Both the phones run Android 11 out of the box.
Camera
Do not get fooled by the Megapixels: even though the Motorola Edge S30 has a 108 MP main camera, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G wins the camera comparison because it offers a better main sensor. We are talking about the Sony IMX766 with a 50 MP resolution and OIS (the Edge S30 does not even support OIS). The Motorola Edge S30 has a better 13 MP ultrawide camera, while the OnePlus Nord 2 5G wins again when it comes to the selfie camera thanks to a 32 MP front snapper.
The Motorola Edge S30 has a bigger battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh, but its display consumes more energy (because it is an LCD panel with a higher refresh rate), so it does not always guarantee a longer battery life. Further, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G charges quicker thanks to 65W fast charging (the Edge S30 has just 33W).
Price
The starting price of the Motorola Edge S30 in China roughly translates into €280/$315 (still not available in Europe), while the OnePlus Nord 2 5G starts from €399/$450 globally (prices vary depending on the region). Overall, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G is a more complete and valid device for the average user due to its AMOLED display, better cameras, faster charging. But the Motorola Edge S30 is superior for gamers and power users thanks to its better hardware, big battery, and wider 144 Hz display.
OnePlus Nord 2 5G vs Motorola Edge S30: PRO and CONS
The popular smartphone brand OnePlus recently started rolling out its version of Android 12, which is a unification of the OxygenOS and OPPO’s Color OS, called the OxygenOS 12, to its flagship devices. Unfortunately, despite being called stable, the software was plagued with bugs. Hence, the brand had to halt the rollout.
But the problems with the OS weren’t only limited to bugs. As we previously reported, modded apps like Google Camera ports were being blocked from using the phone’s auxiliary cameras, i.e. the ultrawide and the telephoto camera. This is a deal-breaker for many people since GCam (modded) is known to considerably improve picture quality compared to the stock camera app on a lot of phones.
This issue has been present in OPPO’s ColorOS for a while now, leading people to believe that OnePlus devices will no longer be able to use modded camera apps. However, a new report has surfaced that reassures OnePlus users otherwise.
According to an XDA Developer‘s report, on Friday (December 17th, 2021), OnePlus took to its community forums to announce that they have heard the feedback regarding the bugs and issues faced by its users in the recently rolled out OxygenOS 12 update and are working hard to fix them and release a patch soon. OnePlus additionally pointed out that the upcoming update will also fix the “temporary lack of access to the Ultra HD 48M / AUX camera on GCam.”
Since then, the OxygenOS 12 has been re-released, but the inaccessible auxiliary camera issue while using the GCam port still remains. However, since the company has specifically acknowledged the issue, we can expect a future update to arrive with the promised fixes.
Japanese tech giant Panasonic was quiet for a long time and we have barely seen the company deal in smartphones or tablets. But, today, the company has officially launched the Panasonic Toughbook S1 tablet in the Indian market. Its major highlights are its rugged body, extendable battery, and Snapdragon 660 SoC.
The Panasonic is priced at ₹98,000(~$1,294) making it one of the premium rugged tablets in the market. To compare, the tablet costs a whopping $2,499(~₹1,89,000) in the US. It comes in a single colour variant which has a combination of Black coloured back and Silver edges.
The Panasonic Toughbook S1 sports a rugged design with a 7-inch WXGA(1200 X 800 pixels) resolution screen. It is an IPS LCD panel with thick bezels. It isn’t a surprise that the device has got chunky bezels since it is a rugged tablet.
It comes with a 13MP camera at the rear and a 5MP camera at the front. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of eMMC 5.1 onboard storage. It has Adreno 512 GPU.
Reportedly, the tablet is marketed towards logistics, transportation, other field bases sectors. It has a 3,200mAh and a 5,580mAh extendable battery. It is claimed to offer up to 8 hours of battery backup with the 3,200mAh-cell, whereas, the 5,580mAh-cell will offer up to 14 hours of battery life.
Since it’s a rugged device, it has an IPx6, IPx5, and IPx7 water and dust resistant rating. The tablet supports 4GB LTE and dual-band Wi-Fi. It has NFC support and has a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack port.
The exciting Huawei Watch D has been the subject of some speculations and leaks, mainly fueled by its innovative blood pressure monitoring capability. There are indeed only a few devices that offer blood pressure monitoring, and the Huawei Watch D is in this class. The device is expected to be officially unveiled on December 23 during Huawei’s flagship launch conference. A video has now surfaced that showcases all the key features relating to its blood pressure measurement capabilities.
The hands-on video leak reveals the unboxing of the Huawei Watch D from its retail box and the unpacking reveals a sturdy black strap for the Watch D. The video also shows the rectangular display and large bezels on the corner of the Huawei flagship smartwatch. The inner display of the watch is bigger than its predecessors, thus providing a more enhanced experience using the smartwatch.
A demonstration of the blood pressure monitoring feature was also shown in the video. The user kept the smartwatch on his wrist in a straight position. The sturdy strap ensures a firm grip on the wrists to guarantee better blood pressure measurements.
There are several sensors on the back of the Huawei Watch D and two buttons on the right side. The user interface of the Watch D shows that the device features blood pressure levels consisting of high and low pressure, as well as pulse. The watch also features an electrocardiogram (EEG) in addition to several other important health monitoring sensors.
Realme is expected to launch the Realme 9 series soon as the phones are appearing more frequently in various certifications. Last time, the Realme 9 Pro+ passed the BIS certification while the budget Realme 9i cleared FCC. Today, the former was spotted online, while the latter passed NBTC certification.
Camera FV-5, which is an Android app that shows the details of the phone camera, revealed that the smartphone features a 50MP main sensor. It has 1/1.56″ sensors with 1.0µm pixels. The lens has an aperture of f/1.8. It seems to produce 12.6MP binned resolution images with 2.0µm pixels. Upfront, it has a 16MP sensor with an f/2.5 aperture lens. It is a Quad-Bayer sensor that offers 4MP binned resolution.
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Talking about the Realme 9i, the device was seen on the NBTC listing carrying model number RMX3941. However, it doesn’t reveal anything apart from its hinting for its closer launch.
Other than this, the phone was also spotted on FCC recently that confirmed a few of its specs. The device has a 5,000mAh battery and sports a large display. It has a triple-camera system that is touted to be a 50MP main, an 8MP secondary, and a 2MP tertiary lens.
Rumours reveal that the smartphone will feature an exact 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz panel, have Snapdragon 680 SoC, and support 33W fast charging support. It is also said to have a side-facing fingerprint scanner for added security.
Earlier today, the popular Indian-based product manufacturer Boult audio released their latest TWS earphones, the Airbass Propods X, for an introductory price of Rs 1,499 ($20 approx).
The AirBass Propods X features an angled bud design with extra-soft silicone tips for comfort. The device features a fast-charging capability with USB-C that allows for 100 minutes of playback with just 10 minutes of charge time. Additionally, the Propods X boasts a total playback time of up to 32 hours.
The Boult Airbass Propds X comes equipped with 10mm dynamic drivers ensuring crips sound, Bluetooth 5.1 for fast pairing, and strong signals over a longer operation range from the source, as well as an IPX5 water-resistance, making it suitable for gym and outdoor use.
In addition to these features, the Airbass Propds X are also touch-sensitive allowing users to adjust the volume, change tracks, attend calls or command the voice assistant with just a touch of their fingertips.
The device Offers a playback time of up to 8 hours for every charge, with the carrying case allowing for 4 additional charges, making the total play-time up to 32 Hours.
The device is currently selling for an introductory price of Rs 1499 on the Boult Audio website as well as amazon and, for now, is only available in a black color variant. Still, more colors like white and red can be expected in the coming days.
The Maimang 10 has officially been released today in China by China Telecom for 2,299 yuan ($360). Maimang, previously known as Huawei Maimang, has changed ownership and is now under China Telecom. Additionally, the phone’s branding has also changed, and as of now, it will go by ‘Maimang’. This change of ownership and branding might be due to the chip ban sanctioned on Huawei, which prevents Huawei to secure any chips made by TSMC, which is the leading contract manufacturer for chipsets.
Coming back to the newly released Maimang 10, let’s take a look at its specs and features.
Maimang 10 specifications
The Maimang 10 features an ergonomic design with a curved back and rounded edges. It has a thickness of around 8.3mm and weighs a mere 179 grams. The Maimang 10 comes with a 6.6-inch 2400×1080 LCD display with a 94.2% screen-to-body ratio. Additionally, it features a 90hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch response rate. The screen has a punch hole cutout for its front camera, placed in the top center.
In the photography department, the Maimang 10 features a triple camera setup with a 40-megapixel AI primary sensor, 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device also features a 16-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls.
Under the hood, the device houses a 5G enabled MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC consisting of four fast ARM Cortex-A76 cores and four power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 2 GHz. The GPU present on the SoC is the Mali-G57. The device comes with 8GB of RAM paired with 128GB of internal storage expandable via a micro-SD card. The Maimanf 10 is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 40W fast charging.
Maimang 10 pricing and availability
The Maimang 10 is available for pre-order in China at 2,299 yuan ($360) for the 8GB + 128 GB variant. It is currently being offered in three color variants namely, Aurora Blue, Pearl White, and Obsidian Black. It will go live for sale at 10:08 AM on December 24.
Ahead of a possible global launch of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G smartphone, the device has now gotten a raft of certifications. These certifications including the two obtained in Singapore (IMDA) and the Eurasian Economic Area (EEC), point to an imminent global launch of the Redmi Note 11 4G. The Redmi 11 Note 4G is already available in China as a cheap alternative to the Redmi Note 11 5G and could catch attention in the global market.
There could be some slight changes from the model launched in China with the global version. It has been speculated that the global edition of the Redmi Note 11 4G will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, unlike the Helio G88 which was used in the Chinese version. Some variants of the memory combination are also expected for different markets. The Redmi Note 11 4G is expected to launch with a 6.5-inch LCD, a 50MP primary camera, while battery power is provided by a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging support. As per the price of the device, it is projected to be under $250, taking into consideration tariffs and other taxes due to exports.
There is no information yet on the release date of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G outside China. Going by the raft of certifications already gotten, we would expect its release in some markets as early as the first quarter of 2022. There is no official confirmation yet on the global launch of the Redmi Note 11 4G at this time.
Apart from the flagship Neo 5S, iQOO also announced a premium mid-range model dubbed iQOO Neo 5 SE. The device shares design style with the high-end Neo 5S but is more affordable with a starting price of RMB 2,199 (~$345).
The iQOO Neo 5 SE sports a 6.67-inch LCD screen with support for a 144Hz refresh rate, DCI-P3 color gamut, and up to 650nit peak brightness. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. The smartphone is also equipped with a large 4500mAh battery and supports 55W flash charging.
For optics, there is a triple camera setup made up of a 50MP main shooter teaming up with an 8MP lens and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, there is a 16MP front camera.
In addition, the Neo 5 SE packs three-dimensional dual speakers, linear motors, 4D game vibration, and a flagship full-link sound experience. There is also a 3.5mm headphone jack and providing the interface is iQOO’s custom OriginOS based on Android 11.
The iQOO Neo5 SE will officially go on sale from December 28 but is presently on presale.
Leaked images of upcoming 2022 lineup of Garmin smartwatches have just surfaced. These images reveal the design of multiple new smartwatches, which include the Fenix 7 series, Venu 2 Plus, Epix Gen2, and Instinct 2 series as well.
The new leaks were shared by WinFuture and showcases the upcoming smartwatches in all their glory. Talking about the Fenix 7 series first, it consists of the standard Fenix 7, Fenix 7S, and Fenix 7X, all of which will reportedly adopt a plastic and stainless body. Notably, one of these variants will even house a built in solar panel as well. Although, the exact specifications and details were not shared in the WinFuture report.
Furthermore, the Epix Gen2 is likely the successor to the Epix smartwatch that was first launched back in 2015. The new edition will sport a circular watch face and appears to support built in GPS, along with the usual biometric tracking feature like blood oxygen, heart rate, and even sleep mapping as well. The third smartwatch lineup consists of the Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S, which retain their original rugged design, similar to the original Instinct that launched back in 2018.
These watches reportedly feature an e-ink display that enables a longer battery life and also comes with features like heart rate, step, and sleep tracking as well. One version of the new Instinct even appears to support an integrated solar panel as well. Lastly, Garmin appears to also be working on a new Venu 2 Plus smartwatch, which is expected to launch in a white and black variant. These models will reportedly feature an OLED panel as well and are set to be released sometime in 2022. With the CES 2022 event being just around the corner, Garmin might just unveil these wearables at the conference.
iQOO mobile phone brand held a launch event today in China where it unveiled two new smartphones. The top of the pack model is the iQOO Neo 5S which arrives with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset under the hood.
Design-wise, the iQOO Neo 5S continues the cool design style of the iQOO Neo family. The rear camera module adopts a triple camera design with the sensors stacked vertically at the top left corner o the back panel, housed in a rectangular module.
The iQOO Neo 5S is equipped with a 6.62-inch LCD screen with a hole punch opening at the front that houses the 16MP selfie shooter. The display supports a 120Hz high refresh rate, 100% coverage of P3 color gamut, 16,000-level brightness adjustment, and has HDR10+, Eye Care Display, and Seamless certification.
As stated earlier, the flagship model is powered by a Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with LPDDR5 RAM options of 8GB and 12GB. There is also 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 flash storage onboard. The premium smartphone is said to come with an independent display chip Pro, which can share half of the rendering work for the GPU during gaming sessions while ensuring a high-frame gaming experience and reducing power consumption. Apart from saving power, this allows the phone to run smoothly during gaming.
With the support of this independent display chip Pro, it brings a unique MEMC motion calculation and compensation technology. Through the frame insertion technology, the low frame game can also be increased to 120 frames, and it can also ensure a long-term stable high frame rate picture. Official data shows that playing “Honor of Kings” can run for 2 hours in a stable frame while playing at 120 frames.
In addition, the brightness adjustment algorithm of the independent display chip Pro, with a light sensor, brings a more refined screen brightness adjustment function with up to 16,000 gear dimming levels.
In order to better release the performance of the Snapdragon 888 chipset, the iQOO Neo 5S is touted to be the first smartphone to launch with a high-conductivity rare earth heat dissipation with an extremely high thermal conductivity. The rare earth elements cover up to 89.4% of the mobile phone space. It is equipped with large-area graphite plates and liquid-cooled plates.
For photography, the Neo 5S is equipped with a 48MP main camera with optical image stabilization as well as a 13MP wide-angle lens and a 2MP monochrome lens. The camera supports super night scenes, starry sky mode, slow-motion capture, dual-view video, big movie mode, among others.
Keeping the lights on is a built-in 4500mAh large battery that supports 66W flash charging. The device can be charged up to 70% in 18 minutes. It runs on iQOO’s custom OriginOS Ocean based on Android 11.
For the pricing and availability, the iQOO Neo 5S is presently on pre-sale and will be officially sold on December 24. For the prices, the 8GB+128GB version is priced at 2699 yuan (~$423), the 8GB+256GB version will retail for 2899 yuan (~$455), while the 12GB+256GB version is priced at 3199 yuan (~$501).
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has been rumored to feature a 108-megapixel primary sensor which is the same pixel count as its predecessor and the current-gen Galaxy S21 Ultra. However, new reports have emerged suggesting that the S22 Ultra’s camera will carry some new features that might make it the best camera phone yet.
According to the noted leakster Ice Universe, the upcoming Galalxy S22 Ultra will produce better, more detailed pictures by using the new image quality enhancement mode, powered by artificial intelligence. It will help enhance details, colors, and brightness. The leaker even claimed to have sample photos as evidence but cannot share them yet. The feature will help unlock the true potential of this massive 108-megapixel sensor catapulting the smartphone’s camera performance to be among, if not the best in the world.
Compared with the default 108MP picture quality, S22 Ultra’s new AI picture quality enhancement mode can make 108MP better in detail, color and brightness.
But that’s not all, South Korean publication Itmaterial has spotted a few lines of code revealing that the upcoming Galaxy S22 Ultra might offer Macro Photography mode via its 108MP primary camera. The feature is called ‘Detail enhancer’ and, although unconfirmed, it is likely to be supported on the older Ultra devices with the 108MP sensors via software update.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is expected to launch in February of 2022 with a quad-camera featuring an enhanced 108MP ISOCELL HM3 (could be ISOCELL HM4) primary camera, a 12 MP ultrawide sensor, and two new 10MP Sony telephoto sensory with 3x and 10x zoom capabilities. Additionally, the phone is expected to feature a 40MP front camera.
The device will have the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC under its hood but might even come with Samsung’s own Exynos 2200 SoC. The phone is rumored to come with two RAM configurations of 12GB paired with 128/256GB storage and 16GB paired with 512GB. Previous leaks reveal that the device may come in Dark Red, Black, and White color options, but some reports have also pointed to a new Green color option.
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.”
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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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