iQOO U5 specifications revealed, iQOO U5x with Snapdragon 480+ also expected

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Dec 17, 2021

iQOO U5 launch date seems to be drawing near. The reason behind it is that it has appeared with all its specifications in the database of China’s TENAA certification site (via). Unfortunately, the images of the device are not yet available in the listing. At the same time, a Chinese tipster has claimed that the iQOO U5 series will include two variants of the iQOO U5x handset.

iQOO U5 specifications (Rumored)

The TENAA listing of the iQOO U5 has revealed that it has a 6.58-inch AMOLED screen that produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels. There is no confirmation on whether it supports a higher refresh rate. The handset is driven by a 2.2GHz octa-core processor. Tipster WHY LAB has claimed that it will be fueled by the Dimensity 810 chipset.

The device will come with 4GB / 6GB / 8GB / of RAM. It will be available in 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. The device is packed with a 4,910mAh battery (rated value). The 3C certification of the device has revealed that it may ship with an 18W charger.

The iQOO U5 has an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Its back panel has a 50-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel secondary shooter. For security, it is equipped with a fingerprint scanner, but it is unclear whether it is placed on the rear shell or embedded in the power button. Lastly, the iQOO U5 measures 164 x 75.84 x 8.25mm and weighs 185 grams.

Tipster WHY LAB has claimed that the iQOO U5 lineup will also include iQOO U5x. The U5x will come in a 5G model powered by the Snapdragon 480+ chip, whereas its 4G edition will be driven by the Helio G88 SoC. The iQOO U5 series is likely to rival with Redmi Note 11 lineup in China. The U5 series is expected to launch at some point later this month.

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Shenmue III kickstarts an epic 15-day giveaway season by Epic Games

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Dec 17, 2021

The Epic Games Store continues to reel in gamers through attractive offers, and most of all, its regular free games. Carrying on with the trend it has been following for the past couple of years or so, the store has kickstarted its year-end giveaways to commemorate the festive season and the first mystery game has now been revealed.

Shenmue 3 has been selected as the first offering and the game is quite the attention grabber given the solid title it is. In it, you play as Ryo Hazuki, an 18-year-old Japanese martial artist hellbent on avenging his father’s death. The game is a part of a series that was first launched back in 1999 and is of a story-driven, action-adventure genre.

It would not be wrong to say that Shenmue III has achieved cult status by now with many fans in the gaming community. The title manages to capture the essence of the original with all of its open-world environments interspersed with brawler battles and quick time events. But there are also a few improvements in certain aspects, such as its storyline.

A reliable tipster had earlier tipped that over the course of two weeks, Epic Games Store will be giving away 15 games for free. The giveaways have already started since yesterday and will likely be lasting until December 30th.

While it’s not known what the rest of the Epic Games Store mystery games will be, they will likely be titles similar in scope to Shenmue 3. Epic had first grabbed the limelight back in 2020 when it had offered GTA V for free, effectively pulling in around 7 million users to the store – although, it’s unlikely that a similar AAA title will be given away for free this season.

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Caviar launches an iPhone 13 Pro that can save your life, capable of stopping Bullets!

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Sean

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Dec 17, 2021

Caviar has just launched new customized models of the iPhone 13 Pro series. While the company has launched a number of iPhones with unique aspects and designs, the latest one might be able to save your life in dire situations.

The Russia based luxury goods maker has unveiled the new Stealth 2.0 series for the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max models. For those unaware, the original Stealth custom edition was for privacy conscious users, but with its latest generation, Caviar added an extra feature that could be potentially life saving. The Stealth 2.0 arrives with BR2 Class 2 bulletproof armor that is claimed to be strong enough to withstand gunshots. You read that right, the new custom iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max are capable of stopping bullets.

To achieve this impressive feat, the brand partnered up with NPOTCIT, a firm that specializes in attack helicopters and armored vehicles. NPOTCIT is behind the custom iPhone 13 Pro’s bulletproof body. Furthermore, the Stealth 2.0 removes the front and rear cameras from the iPhone, which in turn also disables Face ID as well. In other words, the custom iPhone 13 Pro do not feature any biometric security. Although, whether the camera trade off for potentially saving one’s life is worthwhile is still up for debate.

According to Caviar, the removal of the cameras also ensures that you can take the device in areas where cameras are banned. Additionally, a YouTube video of a person firing at the iPhone 13 Pro Stealth 2.0 was also shared. While the device did become unusable after taking the bullet, it also managed to stop the bullet that ensures that users would escape with just a bruise. The brand only plans on making 99 units of this model as well, with the most affordable variant starting from 6,370 US Dollars and maxing out at 7,980 US Dollars.

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Sony makes breakthrough in stacked image sensor technology

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 17, 2021

Sony is the leading camera sensor vendor for smartphones. Companies prefer the Japanese tech giant over other players because of its innovation and its ability to meet demands. To maintain its position, Sony is known for making advancements every now and then. According to a press release (via Android Authority) by the firm, it recently announced its latest breakthrough in stacked image sensor technology at the IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting, which began on December 11, 2021.

Sony says that it has developed the world’s first stacked CMOS image sensor technology with 2-layer transistor pixels. In simpler words, the company has improved the existing stacked sensor technology by making some changes to achieve better performance.

The firm explains that photodiodes and pixel transistors of conventional CMOS image sensors occupy the same pixel substrate layer. Sony has made changes to this arrangement by using separate pixel substrate layers for photodiodes and pixel transistors respectively.

The Japanese company claims that its new sensor technology doubles saturation signal, which in turn, widens the dynamic range. Additionally, since the amp transistor size can be increased with this tech, noise during dark scenarios is also reduced.

Last but not least, Sony states that its stacked CMOS image sensor technology with 2-layer transistor pixels improves the properties of pixels at their current size as well as smaller. This suggests that the firm may finally release its own 100MP+ sensors like Samsung to make use of this tech.

Get $30 OFF on OPPO Find N Foldable Smartphone at Giztop (Coupon)

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Dec 17, 2021

Giztop is giving a $30 discount coupon for OPPO Find N, the latest foldable flagship from OPPO. The smartphone which retails for $1599 can be bought for a discounted price of $1569 by using the $30 coupon code: FINDN30. Please note that this deal is applicable on the pre-order of the product and the actual shipping will start at end of December.

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OPPO Find N is the first foldable flagship from OPPO. It features a 7.1” LTPO AMOLED inner display with 1792 x 1920p resolution and a 5.49” AMOLED outer display with a 1972 x 988p resolution. Powered by Snapdragon 888 5G octa-core processor, the smartphone comes in multiple memory variants viz: 8GB / 12GB RAM and 256GB / 512GB ROM.

OPPO Find N comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main camera and 13MP and 16MP secondary cameras. For your selfies, you have a 32MP sensor on both the inner and outer display. The smartphone is fueled by a 4500mAh battery and supports 33W wired and 15W wireless charging. It runs the Android 11 based Color OS 12 and comes in three color variants viz: Purple, White, and Black. Oppo Find N foldable supports Dual 5G mode.

Generally retailing for $1599 you can now buy OPPO Find N for $1569 using the $30 discount coupon code: FINDN30. Please note that this price is applicable to the 8GB + 256GB White and Black color variants. However, the discount coupon is applicable to all variants and colors. So place your pre-order before the coupon expires.

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MediaTek shows off Dimensity 9000 benchmarks, beats Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in some tests

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Sean

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Dec 17, 2021

MediaTek had just launched its latest and greatest flagship processors for smartphones earlier this week. The new chip in question is dubbed the Dimensity 9000 SoC, which will power a number of upcoming high end smartphones next year. Now, the company has officially shown off the benchmarking results of this chip, which show some interesting results.

The benchmarks were shared through a new video that was posted on MediaTek’s Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website). Looking at these tests, the Taiwanese chipmaker puts its newly launched Dimensity 9000 chip through a number of major benchmarking platforms like AnTuTu, GeekBench, PCMark, and others. In AntuTu (V9.0.7), the flagship mobile processor managed to a get a score of 1,017,488, which is quite close to the current top end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 from Qualcomm, which also scored a similar results in previous benchmark reports.

However on GeekBench 5, the Dimensity 9000 managed to score 1273 points on single core test and 4324 points on the multi core test. While the single core performance is capable, the real winner is the multi core results, which best even the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, which has been seen with scores around the 3,800 and 3,900 range. Moving on to PCMark, MediaTek put its new chipset through the Work 3.0 performance test, with it achieving a score of 17,573. This is also higher than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1’s 16,858 score that was spotted in a benchmark result earlier this month.

In other words, the Dimensity 9000 SoC is more than capable of holding its own against Qualcomm in the flagship segment as well. Traditionally, MediaTek chips were known for its affordability in entry level handsets. But now, the company has been pushing the boundaries and have expanded to include even the mid range and flagship segments as well. While Qualcomm’s Snapdragon was previously known as the top pick for various flagships phones, Dimensity chips have slowly been eating away at its market share. The latest benchmarks also showcase the growing capabilities of MediaTek’s mobile chips that will power upcoming flagship Redmi K50, OPPO Find X, and other flagship series devices in 2022.

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OPPO Find N sold out in China, Second hand resales cross $1,800

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Dec 17, 2021

OPPO had officially announced its first commercial foldable smartphone, the Find N, earlier this week in China. The smartphone arrived with one of the more reasonable price tag for its category, and has already been sold out in the company’s home market. Although, the device has also appeared on second hand reselling platforms and is selling for a much higher price tag than its original retail price.

Talking about the smartphone first, the Find N is the Chinese smartphone maker’s latest flagship product that targets the ultra high end segment in the market. Furthermore, Find N also marked OPPO’s entry to the foldable market that is currently being dominated by Samsung. But while Samsung already has an established presence in the segment, the Chinese brand’s Find N arrives at a price point much cheaper than the former’s Galaxy Z Fold3 series (You can check out our comparison between the two by clicking Here).

At the moment, the Find N is set to go on sale on December 23, however, the company had launched the foldable smartphone in limited quantities through both offline and online channels. Furthermore, the device sold out quite quickly in China, which doesn’t seem surprising considering its pricing rivals other conventional high end phones from Apple and Samsung. Looking at the original pricing, the Find N is available in two storage configurations, namely 8GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB variants.

The former is priced at 7,699 Yuan (roughly $1,210) while the latter costs 8,999 Yuan (roughly 1,410). But for those looking to buy this smartphone, it might be difficult finding it at this price since it has already been sold out and early buyers are reselling this device for a much higher price tag than the original (Via ITHome). On the second hand/used goods platform, people are selling their unopened base model for 9,299 Yuan (roughly $1,460), while the 512GB version is now being resold for 12,000 Yuan (roughly $1,880). While this isn’t as bad as the Mate X2 reselling incident, the pricing still quite hefty for those looking to get their hands on what could possibly be the best foldable phone in the market.

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Mi 11 Lite, Mi Note 10 Lite receive MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 17, 2021

Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for two more Lite smartphones. These devices are called Mi 11 Lite and Mi Note 10 Lite. The former was released in 2021, while the latter launched in 2020.

xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G Featured A — Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

The latest version of MIUI is now being seeded out to Mi 11 Lite and Mi Note 10 Lite with the following build numbers.

Mi 11 Lite
- Global – V12.5.8.0.RKQMIXM
- EEA – V12.5.6.0.RKQEUXM
- India – V12.5.3.0.RKQINXM
Mi Note 10 Lite
- Global – V12.5.4.0.RFNMIXM
- Turkey – V12.5.4.0.RFNTRXM

Like any other OTA software update, the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for the aforementioned Xiaomi phones is also being rolled out in batches.

Therefore, some users may receive the update earlier, while others may have to wait a bit longer. It should be also available for the remaining regional variants of these devices in the coming days.

The Mi Note 10 Lite is the oldest of the two handsets. It debuted in 2020 with MIUI 11 based on Android 10. On the other hand, the Mi 11 Lite went official earlier this year with MIUI 12 based on Android 11.

Both these phones only saw a limited availability. Hence, we don’t think Xiaomi will support them for a longer period of time. Perhaps, the company might surprise us.

Honor Magic Fold tipped to come with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 17, 2021

Honor is reportedly working on the Honor Magic Fold foldable smartphone. The moniker is not final and it’s just the name that is being used by the rumor mill. A fresh leak by Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station reveals that the Magic Fold will come with Qualcomm’s flagship chipset.

According to the tipster, Honor is planning to launch phones powered by the Dimensity 9000, but they are not expected to launch soon. He added that the company’s first foldable screen smartphone is expected to release in January. He claimed that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

Honor Magic Fold redner — Honor Magic Fold leaked render

The tipster did not share any other information on the specs of the Magic Fold but claimed it may cost around 10,000 Yuan (~$1,570). Last month, a tipster claimed that Honor will launch two foldable screen smartphones before spring in China. One of them will be a clamshell model, while the other model, which is being called the Honor Magic Fold, is likely sport a tablet-like device like the OPPO Find N or the Galaxy Z Fold series.

Shown above is the leaked render of the Magic Fold that surfaced earlier this week. Rumors have it that it will feature an 8-inch inner foldable screen, 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of built-in storage, and a 4,500mAh battery with fast charge support. It may feature a 16-megapixel front camera and its rear camera setup may include a 108-megapixel main camera. The other specs of the Magic Fold are under the wraps.

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The rumored Redmi K50 with Snapdragon 870+ may not launch after all

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 17, 2021

The upcoming Redmi K50 series is expected to include multiple models featuring different chipsets. One of these devices, codenamed Poussin, houses a Qualcomm SM8250-based chipset rumored as Snapdragon 870+. According to a new report, this smartphone may not launch at all.

Xiaomiui was the first to report on Xiaomi Poussin with model number L10A when it emerged in MIUI code. Earlier findings revealed the presence of SM8350-based silicon, an FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) 120Hz display, and a wide + ultrawide + macro triple camera setup.

The handset has a single model number 21121210AC and going by that, it was supposed to be exclusive to China. So why does this phone is now said to not see a release?

Xiaomiui says that the first internal MIUI build for this device was released in August as 21.8.12. Further, its latest build is 21.11.19, which was released in November. All of its builds are based on Android 11.

Instead of changing the base to Android 12, Xiaomi stopped developing MIUI builds for this smartphone altogether. This is the reason why the handset is thought to be shelved.

Another possible reason for the termination of Xiaomi Poussin is the existence of Xiaomi Munch. For the unaware, Munch with model number L11R is identical to the Poussin. Hence, the former may hit the market instead of the latter.

Maimang 10 launch date confirmed, design revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 17, 2021

Maimang line of smartphones are now unveiled by China Telecom, and not by Huawei like before. In July, the Chinese carrier announced the Maimang 10 SE. Now, it has revealed that it will be unveiling the Maimang 10 at 19:08 PM (local time) on Dec. 20 in China. Here is all the information on what to expect from the upcoming Maimang 10 handset.

The official teasers show that the Maimang 10 will be sporting a punch-hole display and a triple camera unit on the back. It will come in three colors such as blue, white, and black.

The TENAA certification of the device had revealed that it will be sporting a 6.58-inch LCD display that delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels. It is expected to carry support for a 90Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it will be featuring a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.

The rear camera setup of the Maimang 10 will have a 40-megapixel primary camera. It is likely to be coupled with a 20-megapixel secondary lens and a 2-megapixel macro or depth camera. For security, it features a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The Dimensity 720 chipset may power the Maimang 10. It may come with a 4,400mAh battery that carries support for 40W fast charging. It measures 8.3mm in thickness and weighs 193 grams. The device is likely to be priced at 2,299 Yuan (~$361).

To recollect, the Maimang 10 SE came with specs like a 6.51-inch LCD display, Snapdragon 480 chip, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of native storage, a 5,000mAh battery, and 22.5W fast charging. It features an 8-megapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. It went official with a pricing of 1,699 Yuan (~$267).

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Apple to soon start making its own chips for 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity

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Jeet

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Dec 17, 2021

Apple is among the very few companies that design their own chips and the Cupertino-based technology giant has been making A-series chips for devices like iPhones and iPads.

Last year, the company introduced the M1 chip under Apple Silicon, based on the ARM architecture for its Mac devices. This year, Apple introduced two more such chips — M1 Pro and M1 Max, further boosting the performance.

If the latest report coming from Bloomberg is to be believed, then Apple is planning to open a new office in Southern California with dozens of engineers that are yet to be hired by the company. The job post listing reveals that Apple is looking for people with experience in modem chips and other types of wireless semiconductors.

In the next stage, the company seems to be all set to start designing its own 5G modem chips for the iPhones. For this, Apple spent $1 billion in 2019 by acquiring Intel’s smartphone modem chip business.

The 5G modem chip from Apple is expected to be manufactured by the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) which is also manufacturing other chips from the technology giant. Based on the previous reports, Apple’s in-house 5G modem could be launched as soon as 2023.

It is speculated that once Apple starts making its own 5G modem chips, it will start designing its own Wi-Fi chips for which the company is currently dependent on Broadcom and Skyworks Solutions.

While Apple will be reducing its reliance on these vendors that offer chips to the company by making its own versions in-house, it will also be increasing its dependence on TSMC for manufacturing all these chips as Apple doesn’t have manufacturing capabilities. This could backfire because of the geopolitical tensions between China and Taiwan as well as China and the United States.

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Xiaomi TV Stick 4K is finally here with Android TV 11, Dolby Vision/Atmos, and more

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 17, 2021

In mid-2020, two models of the Mi TV Stick leaked before the official announcement. Unfortunately, the higher variant with 4K support did not see a release. Fast forward a year later, the 4K version emerged once again on FCC in September 2021. Almost three months from that, the streaming device now finally goes official with the new ‘Xiaomi’ branding.

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K Specifications and Features

The new Xiaomi TV Stick 4K features the same design as the older Mi TV Stick as both are part of the same lineup and were supposed to launch together last year. Hence, it also comes with the usual minimal Bluetooth-enabled Xiaomi remote control with a built-in microphone for voice control and dedicated hotkeys for Netflix as well as Prime Video.

It is powered by an Amlogic S905Y4 SoC comprising an ARM Cortex-A35 CPU and ARM Mali-G31 MP2 GPU. The chipset is paired with 2GB RAM and a meager 8GB storage.

As for software, it runs Android TV 11 with support for leading streaming services, Chromecast Built-in, Google Assistant, Play Store, and more.

Thanks to an upgraded chip, the device is not only capable of playing 4K content but it is compatible with AV1 codec among others. It also has support for Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and DTS HD.

As far as connectivity is concerned, the stick arrives with dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, 1 x HDMI, and 1 x MicroUSB. It ships with an HDMI extender cable and a power adapter.

Last but not least, the product measures 106.8 x 29.4 x 15.4mm in dimensions, weighs 42.8g, and comes in a single black color option.

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K Price and Availability

Xiaomi is yet to reveal the price of its new streaming device. If the company plans to continue selling the Mi TV Stick, then the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K should cost a bit more than that.

If the Chinese tech giant intends to replace the older model, then the newer one could retail at the same price as its predecessor. In other words, it could be priced around $60 or lower.

Vivo S12 specifications, images emerge before official announcement

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 17, 2021

Vivo S12, S12 Pro, and Vivo Watch 2 are scheduled to debut on Dec. 22 in China. The rumor mill has been consistently spilling information about the Pro model, but there haven’t been concrete leaks on the specs of the vanilla model. Now the Vivo S12 has appeared with all its specifications in China Telecom’s product library (via). The listing has also revealed its design and pricing.

Vivo S12 specifications (Rumored)

The Vivo S12 has 157.2 x 72.42 x 7.55 dimensions, and it weighs 181 grams. It has a flat and notched AMOLED display of 6.44 inches. While it confirms support for full HD+ resolution, it is likely to arrive with 90Hz refresh rate support since it was available on the Vivo S10.

The Dimensity 1100 chip, which fueled the S10 will continue to power the S12. The device will offer 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage options. It will come with Android 11 OS. Reports have revealed that S12 and S12 Pro will be the first Vivo phones to come with OriginOS Ocean UI preinstalled.

Moving to the back, the Vivo S12 has a 108-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The selfie-focused smartphone will be equipped with a 44-megapixel main selfie camera, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper. It will be packed with other features like a 4,200mAh battery, 44W fast charging, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, and a USB-C port. It will lack a 3.5mm audio jack.

Vivo S12 pricing (Rumored)

The Vivo S12 will come in three colors such as Shimmering Black, Warm Gold, and Lake Blue. The 8G B RAM + 256 GB storage model is listed for 2,999 Yuan (~$470) and the higher 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant is listed for 3,339 Yuan (~$535). The pricing information may be incorrect since it should be taken with a pinch of salt.

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Xiaomi 12 CAD renders emerge, reveals compact design, triple camera unit

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 17, 2021

Xiaomi is expected to announce the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, and Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphones on Dec. 28 in China. Well ahead of the launch, reputed tipster OnLeaks has come together with Zoutons to reveal the design of the Xiaomi 12. The CAD renders that have appeared now reveal that the Xiaomi 12 will be sporting a compact design.

Xiaomi 12 CAD render by OnLeaks / ZoutonUS

To begin with, the Xiaomi 12 can be seen sporting a curved edge display. The leak reveals that it will be equipped with a 6.2-inch FHD+ display, which is smaller than the massive 6.81-inch screen that was made available on the Xiaomi Mi 11 5G.

The rear side of the phone has a standard LED flash assisted triple camera unit. The device measures 152.07 x 70 x 8.6mm and its thickness increases to 11.5mm at the camera bump.

The rear view of the Xiaomi 12 shows that it has a speaker grille, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. A volume rocker and a power key is available on the right edge of the phone. Another speaker for stereo output, a microphone, and what appears to be an IR blaster is available on the top side of the Xiaomi 12.

The Xiaomi 12 is expected to come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. It is speculated to carry support for 67W fast charging and it may house a 4,500mAh battery. The device will run on MIUI 13 flavored Android 12 OS. For photography, it may feature a 50-megapixel main camera. The Xiaomi 12 is expected to carry support for a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

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iQOO Neo5 SE launch date confirmed, design and key features revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 17, 2021

iQOO Neo5 SE launch date has been revealed. It is the other phone that will go official along with the Snapdragon 888 SoC powered iQOO Neo5S on Dec. 20 in China. Both phones are expected to offer OriginOS Ocean UI out-of-the-box experience. Today, iQOO released the first teaser video of the iQOO Neo5 SE to showcase its design from all angles.

The iQOO Neo5 SE teaser video reveals that its display will feature a centrally positioned punch-hole. The right spine of the smartphone has a volume controller and below it is a power button, which appears to be embedded with a fingerprint sensor.

The back panel of the phone has a triple camera unit with a 50-megapixel main camera. Moving to the bottom edge reveals that it has a speaker grille, a USB-C port, a microphone, and a SIM slot. The device lacks a 3.5mm audio jack. The device will be arriving in three colors like white, dark blue, and a blue gradient.

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Past reports have claimed that the iQOO Neo5 SE may come with the Snapdragon 778G or the latest Snapdragon 778G+ mobile platform. It is yet to be confirmed whether the device features an AMOLED or LCD screen. It is also speculated that the device may come with support for 66W rapid charging. Hopefully, the company will be confirming more details of the Neo5 SE before its official announcement. At present, there is no information available on the pricing of the smartphone.

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OPPO Reno7 SE goes on sale in China with a starting price of 2,199 yuan ($345)

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Jeet

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Dec 17, 2021

Last month, OPPO announced its next-generation Reno series smartphones in the market, which includes three phones — OPPO Reno7, Reno7 Pro, and Reno7 SE. The OPPO Reno7 SE is the cheapest among the three.

Now, a few weeks after the official launch last month, the company is all set to start selling the OPPO Reno7 SE smartphone in the Chinese market from today.

The 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage model is priced at 2,199 yuan (~$345) while the other model with 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage costs 2,399 yuan, which roughly converts to $377.

Coming to the specifications, the smartphone features a 6.43-inch OLED display that offers a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset.

To ensure that the device remains cool even under intense work or gaming sessions, there’s an ultra-dense graphite sheet which the company has paired with superconducting vacuum VC liquid cooling.

In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel monochrome lens. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

It is running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 12 custom user interface on top. The phone is powered by a 4,500mAh battery which supports 33W fast charging technology.

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OnePlus hits 10 million units global sales target ahead of schedule, says CEO Pete Lau

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Jeet

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Dec 17, 2021

The year 2021 marks the eighth anniversary of the establishment of OnePlus. In a short amount of time, the company has managed to leave its market in the market and garner a fanbase of loyal customers.

The company’s CEO Pete Lau has today shared an article on Weibo talking about the eighth anniversary of the company. In that, he mentions that the brand has hit the target of selling 10 million units, that too ahead of its schedule.

The company had been focusing on the flagship killer and then the premium smartphone market but since the past couple of years, the company has also started targeting the mid-range segment for smartphones.

This year, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro models were launched as the brand’s flagship offering and the company also launched the 9R and 9RT smartphones in the market, covering the mid-range to upper mid-range market.

Unlike previous years, the company has not launched the T-suffix flagship smartphone which is usually launched in the second half of the year as an upgraded version of the smartphone that the company launches in the first half.

The Chinese brand is now gearing up to launch the OnePlus 10 series smartphones, which are confirmed to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. If the reports are to be believed, then the phones will go official next month for the Chinese market while customers in other regions may have to wait till March of April. To know for sure, we will have to wait for a few more days or weeks for the company to share details.

For those who are unaware, earlier this year, OnePlus merged its operations with OPPO and will now be working as a sub-brand. Along with that, the companies have also merged the codebase of the OxygenOS and ColorOS.

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Get $100 OFF on Asus Chromebook Detachable CM3 at Amazon US

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Dec 17, 2021

Asus Chromebook CM3 which generally retails for $370 is now available at a discounted price of $269.99 only at Amazon US. This means you get $100 OFF on the Chromebook detachable CM3.

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Asus Chromebook Detachable CM3 at $269.99 @Amazon US

Asus Chromebook Detachable CM3

Key Features:

10.5” display
Mineral grey aluminum unibody design
Matte black diamond-cut edges
7.9mm ultra-thin and lightweight
Stain repellant cover
Intuitive garaged USI stylus
Battery life: 12 hours on a single charge
Supports 45W fast charging
MediaTek 8183 processor
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New leak shows the OPPO Find N will be available in an array of color variants

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 17, 2021

The hype around the Oppo Find N foldable smartphone is being sustained with the latest leak revealing some unreleased colors of the flagship device. The Oppo Find N comes with a compact stature, premium specifications, and a folding screen without a crease line. The three official colorways for the device are black, white, and purple, but the latest leak indicates that there would be more compelling color variants around the basic color offerings.

Among the colors leaked are an eye-catching purple with reflecting properties, a muted pink, a light blue model, as well as teal and beige colors. Vegan leather models will also be available in grey, beige and dark blue. The leaked images of the unreleased Oppo Find N reveal some marked differences in the texture of the camera housing to further accentuate their cool factor.

The Oppo Find N is smaller than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the gapless design is at the back of Oppo’s proprietary Flexion hinge. The foldable display is made by Samsung and it is a Dynamic AMOLED screen. The Find N has another screen on the outside – a bezel-less 5.49-inch AMOLED and Gorilla Glass Victus provides outside protection for the display. Another Gorilla Glass Victus sheet provides another layer of protection for the back of the device excluding the housing for the triple rear camera setup.

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