We have been hearing more about the vivo V23 series for the past few days. The latest report on these handsets reveals their launch date in India. Let’s take a look at when they will be unveiled in the country.
According to the industry sources of 91Mobiles, the vivo V23 series will launch in India on January 4, 2022. The specific date is mentioned in a poster shared by the sources.
This image also includes a device with two front-facing cameras. The handset in question could be the vivo V23 Pro, which appeared in a teaser video recently. The smartphone is expected to be a tweaked version of the newly launched vivo S12 Pro.
On the other hand, not much is known about the vanilla vivo V23, which is expected to debut alongside the vivo V23 Pro. For now, we can assume it to offer better features than the vivo V23e 5G.
Fo the unaware, neither the vivo V23e nor the vivo V23e 5G is available in India. We are not sure if either of these will be announced with the vivo V23 and vivo V23 Pro on January 4.
What are your expectations of the vivo V23 series that’s set to release in India in a few days from now? Do let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
Widevine issues are something that every Android OEM appears to be dealing with lately with a few of their devices, and Google is no exception. Multiple Pixel users had earlier complained about being unable to stream content from Netflix in a resolution higher than 540p, which is definitely not ideal for today’s 1080p and even 2K smartphone displays. It seemed that pretty much every device from Pixel 3 and up was affected.
Google in April this year then acknowledged the problem, promising it was working on a fix. However, fast forward eight months later to today and there’s still no sign of a fix. And new complaints keep piling up.
For the uninitiated, problems with video quality on streaming apps like Netflix emerge due to Widevine issues. OEMs typically get their devices L1 certified which allows playing content at 1080p. The Pixel phones were not excluded from this treatment, but for some reason, the Widevine certification dropped to L3 for some users. L3 means that Netflix can play in quality no further than 540p.
Multiple complaints have resultantly popped up and one Redditor has even compiled a list of complaints across the internet (via XDA Developers). While the list obviously contains reports dating back to early 2021, there are also some from as recent as 21 days ago, proving that the problem never really disappeared.
Eight months sure is quite a long time for fixing a bug like this, which makes us wonder if Google has quietly swept the entire thing under the rug. The Google Pixel 3 is also nearing its EOL with software updates – all the more reason to fix the problem as soon as possible.
Anyhow, for now, we recommend those Google Pixel owners affected by the Widevine issue to take the matter up to the official Pixel Phone forums or Twitter to remind Google about it, just in case they’ve forgotten.
Chinese tech powerhouse Huawei has made tremendous progress in the development of the HarmonyOS, its homegrown operating system. Huawei also has its app market known as AppGallery where a growing number of both HarmonyOS-based and Android-based applications could be obtained. The Chinese company has now published a new technology related to the migration of Android applications, possibly to HarmonyOS. The patent for the new technology was filed with the China Intellectual Property Office in June 2020 and has now obtained the patent with the number CN113821333A.
The new technology could be used to export and restore basic resource information and Android applications in the Android operating system. The new application can also generate resource information collections for Android applications. The patent is in the field of operating system technology and can also call the Ashmem and Binder kernel drivers to export the relevant resource information.
The new patent could be indicative of the progress Huawei is making in ultimately making it possible for Android devices to seamlessly migrate to its HarmonyOS. The Huawei AppGallery continues to expand with a wide variety of apps that are also available on Google PlayStore. There has also been a massive growth of developers and apps only found on the AppGallery.
Earlier this year, OnePlus switched to ColorOS for its smartphones in China with the launch of the OnePlus 9 series. The brand even merged the codebase of the OxygenOS with that of ColorOS for international markets. Hence, the Android 12 software for the existing as well as the upcoming devices is nothing but ColorOS.
Due to this, the company is facing difficulties in delivering Android 12 on time and without bugs. With the increase in criticism from both home and international markets, Pete Lau, CEO of OnePlus, has issued a statement on Weibo.
The brand executive reiterates that it is difficult to deliver ColorOS 12 for the phones that are running HydrogenOS via OTA update. On top of that, the company has to even take care of user data.
Pete confirms that the migration from HydrogenOS to ColorOS will not result in a factory reset. In other words, users will not lose any files and applications on their devices while upgrading.
The brand is working on a seamless migration process. This is why it’s taking more time for the HydrogenOS software team, which has been now merged with the ColorOS team, to deliver Android 12. The merged team is also striving to improve the smoothness of the system.
For now, the ColorOS 12 stable update is available for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro in China. Even OnePlus 9R users can try the new software via the Open Beta program.
Lastly, Pete teases that ColorOS will become fast and stable in the near future. This new experience will debut on the OnePlus 10 Pro.
OPPO has significantly improved its software update game lately and was actually one of the first OEMs to roll out stable Android 12 to its flagship devices, joining the likes of Google and Samsung. Continuing on its streak of timely updates, the company has now revealed its rollout plans for the first quarter of 2022 comprised of multiple Reno, OnePlus, K, and A series devices.
Moving on first to the devices that will be updated to stable ColorOS 12 based on Android 12, the list is topped by the OPPO Reno5 Pro+ 5G and Reno5 5G, scheduled to get it from January 6th next year. These are joined by the Reno5 Pro 5G and A95 5G that will get the new ColorOS version from January 17th and 20th, respectively.
Do note here that the rollout concerns Chinese variants of all of the devices mentioned in this article. A global rollout, however, should not take too long thereafter.
OPPO also has a comprehensive beta testing program in store for a bunch of other devices. Starting January 17th, devices like the OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G and the OnePlus 8 series will commence beta recruitment following which beta releases will be pushed to selected users.
The complete Q1 2022 ColorOS 12 beta rollout plan has been given below for your reference:
Public beta recruitment from January 17, 2022:
Reno4 Pro 5G
Reno4 Pro 5G 2020
Reno4 5G
OnePlus 8 Pro
OnePlus 8
OnePlus 8T
From February 2022:
Find X3 Pro
Reno3 Pro 5G
Reno3
Reno4 SE 5G
K9 Pro 5G
K7
A72 5G
From March 2022:
Reno7 Pro 5G
Reno7 SE 5G
A93s 5G
A92s 5G
A56 5G
A55 5G
As for the new stuff, ColorOS 12 can easily be declared a major upgrade bringing along a number of UI changes spanning both built-in apps and the system itself. Multiple new features have also been added including iOS-inspired Omoji and PC connect, although both of these may not be available with the very first ColorOS 12 build on some devices.
Apple started transitioning from Intel chips to its own in-house Apple Silicon chips last year with the MacBook series. So far, the company has launched three chips for Mac which are based on the ARM architecture.
Now, a new report claims that the Cupertino-based technology giant is working on a successor of all the existing three chips which will be named Apple M2, M2 Pro, and the M2 Max, and has also shared some key details.
Further, citing information from the supply chain industry sources, the report adds that the company will be updating the Apple Silicon lineup every 18 months in the future.
It is claimed that Apple will be launching the first M2 processor codenamed Staten in the second half of 2022 and in the first half of 2023, there will be a new M2X processor with the codename Rhodes. There will be M2 Pro and M2 Max chips with different graphic cores.
All the chips in Apple Silicon’s M2 lineup will be manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) using the 4nm process. It is also speculated that the successor of the M2 series, which is likely to be the M3 lineup, will be manufactured using TSMC’s 3nm process.
The upcoming M2 series chips from the tech giant Apple will be used across six products from the brand. It is said that the MacBook will be equipped with an M2 processor while the MacBook Pro lineup will have M2 Pro and M2 Max options.
Similarly, the iMac will be powered by the M2 chipset while the iMac Pro will come packed with the M2 Pro and M2 Max. There will also be Mac Mini with an M2 processor and a Mac Pro equipped with the M2 Pro and M2 Max.
A few days back, HMD Global kickstarted Android 12 stable update rollout for the Nokia X20. Now, the fresh version of Android is being also seeded out for the cheaper Nokia X10.
Nokia X10
According to an official announcement post (via NokiaPowerUser) on Nokia Phones Community, HMD Global has begun to roll out Android 12 stable update for the Nokia X10 in the following regions as part of wave 1.
Albania
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Croatia
Denmark
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Hungary
Iceland
Iran
Iraq
Italy
Jordan
Latvia
Lebanon
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Moldova
Montenegro
Netherlands (Tele 2, VF, T-Mobile)
Norway
Oman
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Spain
Sweden
UAE
The company says that the update will be available for all the units in the aforementioned regions by December 26. It will be also seeded out in more regions as part of wave 2 in the near future. The firm will make a separate announcement when that happens.
The Nokia X10 was unveiled alongside the Nokia X20 in April. Just like the costlier model, this one is also eligible for three generations of Android updates and three years of security updates.
Hence, the device should receive Android 13, Android 14, and security updates until 2024. Hopefully, HMD Global keeps up with its promise.
iQOO Neo5S sale has gone official in China. The handset was announced alongside the Neo5 SE smartphone in the home market earlier this week.
iQOO Neo5S pricing
The Neo5S has come in three models such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are priced at 2,699 Yuan (~$424), 2,899 Yuan (~$459), and 3,199 Yuan (~$502). The handset comes in three options such as orange, black, sunset (gradient blue). It is unclear whether it will be releasing in markets outside of China.
iQOO Neo5S
iQOO Neo5S specifications
The iQOO Neo5S has a 6.62-inch AMOLED punch-hole display that produces a Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an independent display chip. It runs on the latest OriginOS Ocean UI flavored Android 11 OS. For security, it has an in-screen fingerprint scanner.
The Snapdragon 888 is at the helm of the device. It is accompanied by LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. There is no support for external storage on the device. It is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging.
The Neo5S has a 16-megapixel camera for shooting selfies and video calls. Its rear camera setup has a 48-megapixel primary camera with OIS support. It is coupled with a 13-megapixel ultrawide snapper a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a dual-LED flash unit.
Xiaomi will be launching the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X smartphones on Dec. 28 in China. The company has been sharing details about the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro handsets before launch, but it is yet to share key details about the Xiaomi 12X. Today, tipster Really Assen share all the major specifications of the 12X along with its pricing. Before reading ahead, readers should note that the details that she shared are just her speculations.
Xiaomi 12X specifications
According to the tipster, the Xiaomi 12X may come with a 6.28-inch AMOLED display with curved edges and a punch-hole design. It supports a Full HD+ resolution, 12-bit colors, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It may feature a Samsung S5K3T2 20-megapixel front camera. The rear shell of the device could be fitted with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 with OIS support, a 13-megapixel OmniVision OV13B ultrawide lens, and a 5-megapixel telemacro camera.
Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12
The Snapdragon 870 chipset is said to be the driving force of the Xiaomi 12X. It may come with 8 GB / 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device may house a 4,500mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging.
The 12X could be equipped with other features like Gorilla Glass Victus protection, 6-series aluminum alloy frame, an X-axis linear motor, NFC, IR blaster, and stereo speakers. For security, it may feature an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It will run on MIUI 13 based on Android 11.
Xiaomi 12X pricing (speculated)
The Xiaomi 12X may come in models like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They may cost 2,999 Yuan (~$471), 3,299 Yuan (~$518), and 3,599 Yuan (~$565), respectively. In all likelihood, the Xiaomi 12X could be a toned-down version of the Xiaomi 12 flagship, which features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.
Chinese tech brand realme released the first-ever public beta build of Android 12-based realme UI 3.0 for the original realme GT in early October. Over two months later, this smartphone has now finally started receiving the stable update.
realme GT 5G
According to an official announcement post (via XDA Developers) on realme Community China, the company has started rolling out realme UI 3.0 stable update for the realme GT in its home country. The device has become the first realme phone to bag Android 12 stable update.
The firm says that the latest system update with firmware version RMX2202_11_C.10 is currently being pushed out in batches. The fresh software build is said to reach all users of the Chinese variant within 15 days from December 22.
After updating to the new software, users may face certain optimization and battery consumption issues. However, realme assures that they will get fixed by themselves in 2-3 days of usage.
Unfortunately, we don’t have any timeline for the international availability of this update. Hopefully, the brand starts rolling it out sooner than later.
Just like previous iterations, realme UI 3.0 is based on ColorOS, ColorOS 12 to be exact. It sports all the new features and changes that OPPO’s latest mobile software brings along with Android 12 features from Google.
OPPO has started rolling out the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 stable update for smartphones that got access to beta builds a month ago. The latest devices to receive stable update include the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G series and OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G.
OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G
According to officialannouncementposts on OPPO Community, the ColorOS 12 stable update is currently being seeded out to the following devices.
In order to download and install the fresh software update for the above-listed handsets, users will have to go to Settings > Software Updates > Gear Icon > Trial Version and follow the on-screen instructions.
Although the release is stable, there could be some issues with third-party applications. That’s because most of them are yet to be made compatible with Android 12.
Further, OPPO also notes that after the update, the Detective Conan theme on the customized version of Reno6 Pro+ 5G will not be applied to the control center and clock widget. To fix this, users will have to reset the theme. This issue is said to be fixed in subsequent updates.
Having said that, if you own any of the aforementioned phones and have updated to ColorOS 12 stable, then do let us know your experience in the comment section below.
Xiaomi has been revealing some key details about the upcoming flagship smartphone from the brand — Xiaomi 12 Pro. So far, the company has shared details about the chipset and the phone’s display, among others.
Now, in the latest development, the company has shared yet another teaser poster that claims about the improved temperature control for the device when the device is being used for gaming or intense workload.
The brand claims that the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Pro registered a stable 43.5 degrees temperature after playing the King of Glory (aka Honor of Kings) for about half an hour that too at a full frame.
Xiaomi says that this is because of the dynamic performance scheduling technology. The technology can analyze the game screen in real-time and dynamically schedule the output performance of the “Snapdragon 8”.
Lei Jun, Founder and CEO of Xiaomi says that the dynamic performance scheduling technology can intelligently predict images and operations in real-time, and instantly adjust the number, frequency, and screen refresh rate on the device.
Xiaomi 12 Pro is the first smartphone to feature a second-generation low-power 2K screen. It has also received A+ ratings from DisplayMate and has set 15 new records. On the other hand, Xiaomi 12 and 12X phones will feature a 6.28-inch Full HD+ screen from TCL CSOT.
Both the smartphones are confirmed to come powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. We expect to know more details about the phones in the coming days through official teasers.
The devices will come pre-installed with the MIUI 13 custom user interface based on the Android 12 operating system. The Xiaomi 12 series smartphones are set to go official in the company’s home market China on 28th December.
Realme is giving out an amazing discount on the GT 5G Global Version. The smartphone which generally retails for $500 is now available at a discounted price of $429.99 only at AliExpress. This deal ends in 3 hours.
The 6.43-inch Super AMOLED display smartphone comes with a Snapdragon 888 Octa-core processor and a triple rear camera setup of 64MP + 8MP + 2MP. The smartphone features a 16MP selfie camera. The impressive and creative design on Realme GT is complimented with a dedicated GT mode which leapfrogs your gaming performance with enhanced images, 4D-in-game vibrations, dynamic sound effects, etc.
Fueled by a 4500mAh large battery, the smartphone supports 65W super dart charging that can charge your phone from scratch to 100% in just 35 minutes. The phone comes in two memory variants viz: 8GB-128GB and 12GB -256GB.
You can now buy Realme GT 5G Global Version, from AliExpress at a discounted price of $429.99 only. Please note that this price is applicable only on the 8GB + 128GB, Blue color variant.
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This holiday season, KUMI is giving out an interesting deal and giveaway on its KUMI GW16T Pro Smartwatch. The watch which generally retails for $59.98 will be available at a discounted price of $35.99 only at AliExpress. This super deal starts on 27 December and ends on 30 December PST.
KUMI is hosting a giveaway wherein one lucky customer can get a POCO M4 Pro 5G Smartphone and 10 lucky customers will get the KUMI GW16T Pro smartwatch absolutely free. To learn more about the terms and conditions of this giveaway check out this link here.
KUMI GW16T Pro features a 1.3” TFT color display with 360 x 360p resolution. Powered with an RTL8762DK chipset the smartwatch is a smarter and better version of its predecessor GW16T model.
KUMI GW16T Pro comes with a complete health management system including a heart rate monitor, SpO2 monitor, blood pressure monitor, calorie, distance, and step counter. Other interesting features include a sleep monitor, weather report, music control, notifications, etc. Additionaly, the smartwatch comes with expanded categories of sports modes like an elliptical trainer, yoga, etc.
KUMI GW16T Pro comes with IP68 certification which protects the smartwatch from dust and water ingress. You can use the smartwatch at a depth of 1.5 meters for 30 minutes which makes it perfect for a casual swim or bath.
Unlike its predecessor, the GW16T Pro version comes with software updates and improved foreign language translation. Also to make matters simpler you get a magnetic USB charger with the Pro version.
Available in three gorgeous color dials viz: Balck, Silver, and Gold you can buy the KUMI GW16T Pro at a heavily discounted price of $35.99 only at AliExpress.
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Baidu has apparently laid off more than 100 employees in China, following the recent regulations from the local government that are cracking down on the Chinese video gaming industry.
According to a SCMPreport, two sources close to the matter have revealed that the Chinese online search engine giant is currently downsizing its video gaming unit to cut down on losses over Beijing’s “anti-gaming” regulations. As per the two sources, the decision was announced to some employees within the gaming unit earlier this week, although, the exact number of staff being laid off is unknown at the moment. Baidu has yet to publicly comment on this news as of right now.
The move by the company also highlights the negative impacts on the gaming industry in China as the government cracks down on video gaming in general. The government has restricted the gaming time for teenagers under the age of 18 to a maximum of three hours per week, while also suspending new gaming licenses since the end of July. During the latest quarter, the tech giant saw a net loss of a notable 16.6 billion Yuan (roughly 2.6 billion US Dollars), after investing around 18.9 billion Yuan (roughly 3 billion US Dollars) as per a recent financial report.
As the firm pulls away from gaming, it is now shifting its investment into “hard tech” sectors such as autonomous vehicles and the semiconductor industry. Although, both these segments require years if not decades of investment before turning a profit owing to the technical complexity and rising competition.
AliExpress is giving out this fantastic deal on Yeelight 1SE Smart LED Bulb. This advanced smart bulb which usually retails at $20 is now available only for $10.84($13 including VAT). This flash deal ends in 3 hours.
Yeelight 1SE Smart LED Bulb is a one-stop solution for your lighting needs. The 6W compact bulb comes with 16 million color options and a color temperature adjustment function. The advanced voice control function enables you to switch on and off the bulb from the comfort of your seat. All you need is a Google Assistant, Alexa, Samsung Smart Things, or Mijia App. The smart bulb is compatible with all of the above devices and can be controlled with a simple voice command.
Another cool function is the color picking ability wherein when you point the scanner ( from the app) to a particular object, the bulb changes its color to that of the object, in real-time. This means you can easily change your smart bulb color to match your background by simply pointing at any background object. Additional features like the music sync function and the moonlight mode for your sleep make this smart bulb a must for your home.
The low-power-consuming Yeelight 1SE Smart LED Bulb usually retails at $20. But only for the next 3 hours, AliExpress is giving this smart bulb at $10.84. This offer is applicable only on shipments from China Warehouse and additional shipping charges may be applicable.
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OPPO Reno7 New Year Edition has debuted in China. The company recently unveiled the Reno7 Pro League of Legends mobile game limited edition in the Chinese market, and now its back with Reno7’s special edition. As can be seen in the image below, the Reno7 New Year Edition comes in a chic Red Velvet color.
The bright red edition of the Reno7 features a velvety texture. For those who are unaware, 2022 is called the Year of the Tiger. Hence, there is a logo of a tiger alongside the OPPO branding. A golden lining can be seen on the two camera rings of the special edition phone.
The OPPO Reno7 in Red Velvet comes in three options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These variants are priced at 2,699 Yuan (~$424), 2,999 Yuan (~$471), and 3,299 Yuan (~$518).
OPPO Reno7 New Year Edition in Red Velvet
The special edition phone is now up for reservations in China and its pre-orders will begin on Dec. 27. The first sale date of the device is yet to be confirmed. Apart from red, the handset comes in black, blue, and gold colors.
OPPO Reno7 New Year Edition (Red Velvet) specifications
The OPPO Reno7 New Year Edition has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display that delivers an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a front camera of 32-megapixel, and its back panel has a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) camera. The device runs on ColorOS 12 based Android 11.
The Snapdragon 778G chip fuels the Reno7 New Year Edition with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 60W fast charging. It has an in-screen fingerprint scanner for security.
Noise is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in India right now, and to keep growing its market share in the smartwatch space, the Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 smartwatch was launched in India on Thursday, Dec. 23. It is the successor to the Noise ColorFit Ultra which was launched not too long ago, back in July 2021.
Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 rated IP68 water and dust resistant
Compared to its predecessor, the Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 smartwatch has an upgraded screen as it features a 1.78-inch AMOLED screen accompanied by an Always-on display feature, allowing the smartwatch to display the time and health data at all times. The smartwatch adopts a squarish design similar to the Apple Watch with one button on its side.
As for the build quality, the Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 smartwatch is in a stainless steel body, rated with IP68 water and dust resistance to keep the smartwatch running during rainy days or sunny beach days. Compared to the only two color options of its predecessor, the Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 now comes in 4 brand-new colors: Jet Black, Navy Gold, Olive Green, and Silver Grey.
Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 in its 4 new colors
For fitness lovers, the Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 comes with the Noise Health Suite, which allows users to keep track of their health via the NoiseFit App. The smartwatch can measure blood oxygen levels(SpO2), stress, and sleep cycles. It also comes with 24/7 heart rate monitoring, and support for over 60 sports modes. There is also a female health feature that helps women to track their menstrual cycle.
For software customization, users can jazz up their smartwatch with over 100 watch faces, including some customized animated, cloud-based, and customizable watch faces.
Other features of the ColorFit Ultra 2 include weather forecast, reminders, calls & SMS quick replies, world clock, music, stocks, flashlight, Smart DND, and calculator among others. Noise claims that the new ColorFit Ultra 2 can offer up to 7 days of runtime on a single charge.
The Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 is on sale at an introductory price of Rs. 4,499 (USD 60), and it is listed on Amazon India and the Noise official website. After the sale, the smartwatch is retailed officially at the price of Rs. 8,999(USD 120).
As of recent, Huawei Senior Product Manager, Mr. Wang Yonggang, who is in charge of the development of the Huawei flagship P series lineup of smartphones, broke out the great news that the Huawei P series flagships have exceeded 100 million sales globally(including in China) in total since it launched the Huawei Ascend P1 almost 10 years ago. Through a blog post in the Huawei Xinsheng online forum (an online community for Huawei users in China), he shared the many milestones that Huawei has achieved in the smartphone market throughout the 10 years since Huawei launched its first flagship, the Huawei Ascend P1, back in January 2012.
All Huawei P series flagships from Huawei Ascend P1(Top Left) to Huawei P50 Pocket(Bottom Right)
Huawei first started development for the Huawei Ascend P1 as early as in the summer of 2011, where Huawei wanted to put out its first competitive flagship smartphone to the market to make a name for itself in the industry. Mr. Wang Yonggang recalled that Huawei called in their research team from Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi’an to fly over to Shenzhen to help develop the Huawei Ascend P1 together with their Shenzhen team.
After many months of market research and prototypes, they finally launched the Huawei Ascend P1 in January 2012 with a 4.3 AMOLED display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 8MP BSI rear camera in a lightweight and 7.6mm unibody, at a flagship price of RMB 2,999(471 USD) at the time.
Although the Huawei Ascend P1 was not a bestseller by any metrics, it was Huawei’s first step to transition away from a B2B (Business to Business) company to a B2C(Business to Consumer) company with its first-ever flagship smartphone for the Chinese public.
Huawei Ascend P1
Huawei’s next flagship, the Huawei Ascend P2, however, was not released in China and was instead released outside of China in markets such as the European and Japanese markets in 2013. This was due in part that the Huawei Ascend P2 was equipped with 4G which China did not have a proper rollout till 2014, and therefore Huawei decided to release it in the global market instead. The Huawei Ascend P2 was also the first Huawei flagship to be equipped with Huawei’s in-house Kirin SOC.
The next milestone for Huawei was the Huawei Ascend P6 with its show-stopping ID design, as the P6 was the world’s thinnest smartphone at its release, with a thickness of only 6.18mm. Looking back, it was the Huawei flagship that defined the premium design language of Huawei P series flagships for many years to come.
Huawei Ascend P6
The next big leap was the Huawei P9 with its dual rear camera setup. The Huawei P9 was Huawei’s first phone to collaborate with famous camera imaging company Leica, and the P9’s rear camera was equipped with a normal color lens as well as a monochrome lens. The phone then captures the image with both lenses and uses computational software to provide the best-looking photo for the user.
The next generational leap in photography was with the Huawei P20 Pro with its industry-breaking triple camera setup consisting of a wide lens, a monochrome lens, and a telephoto lens for versatile photography. The Huawei P20 Pro also came with the popular colourway Twilight, which solidified Huawei’s flagship design philosophy in the premium market.
Huawei P20 Pro
The Huawei P30 series adopted a new type of RYYB colored lens for better images, while the P40 series provided marginal upgrades, such as 10x optical zoom for the series.
The Huawei P50 series was quite a confusing flagship lineup until recently. But Huawei launched the P50 Pocket this week, the company’s first-ever clamshell flagship foldable, which proved that Huawei is bringing forward innovation to its P series flagships once again.
A couple of days ago, China Telecom had announced the Maimang 10 smartphone, dropping the Huawei branding from the name as the Huawei Maimang brand has now been acquired by China Telecom.
Today, the Maimang 10 goes on sale in China for the first time through the official store of Huawei on JD.com for the price of 2,299 yuan which roughly converts to $361. It is offered in three colors — Aurora Blue, Pearl White, and Obsidian Black.
The smartphone features a 6.6-inch LCD display that offers a 2400 × 1080 pixels screen resolution, 94.2 percent screen-to-body ratio, a 90Hz screen refresh rate, and a 180Hz touch response rate.
The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 720 chipset which consists of four fast ARM Cortex-A76 cores and four power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 2GHz along with the Mali-G57 GPU. The phone packs 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage with support for expandable storage using a microSD card.
As for the camera department, there’s a 40-megapixel AI primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front side, the device features a 16-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calls.
The Maimang 10 smartphone is powered by a 4,000mAh battery which comes with support for 40W fast charging technology. The device measures around 8.3mm in thickness and weighs just 179 grams.
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