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.
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.
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
The latest version of MIUI is now being seeded out to Mi 11 Lite and Mi Note 10 Lite with the following build numbers.
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 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 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.
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.
Redmi K40
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 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).
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.
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, 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.
Vivo S12
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.
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 Zoutonsto 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.
Xiaomi 12 CAD render by OnLeaks / ZoutonUS
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.
Xiaomi 12 CAD render by OnLeaks / ZoutonUS
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Leading tech research group, Counterpoint Research has released its third quarterly report of shipments and the numbers show that Mediatek led the systems-on-chip shipments. The data indicated a growing gap between Mediatek and Qualcomm in SoC shipments in the third quarter of the year 2021. Unisoc followed the ranking of chipmakers ahead of Samsung. The rise of Mediatek is corresponding to a seemingly steady decline of HiSilicon which now holds about 2% of the market from its lofty heights.
The Counterpoint results indicate a strong performance of Mediatek in the shipments of in-demand 4G chipsets which has seen it garner a massive 40% of the shipments. While some of the chipmakers continue to groan in their inability to meet the growing demand for the 5G chips, the Taiwanese company continues to surge in the numbers. Qualcomm is still the leader in the 5G segment of the market in terms of shipments.
The US company, even with the uncertainty and supply chain difficulties, still retained a commanding 62% of the 5G chips market, mainly driven by its ability to have multiple contractors for the manufacture of important SoCs under its 5G lineup. Qualcomm also enjoyed a surge in its 5G chips shipment numbers due to the massive demand for the iPhone 13 back in September when it was launched. Of course, the iPhone 13 series are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets.
Another chipmaker that had a strong Q3 2021 performance was Unisoc, which achieved a double-digit market share and overtook Samsung to the 3rd position. Its overall performance has seen the company having a third consecutive quarter growth. This was mainly driven by its ability to secure partnerships with several phone brands and its snapping of the supply of components to Honor at the expense of HiSilicon.
Vivo launched a brand new lineup of phones never seen before: the T series. The first devices from the new series are Vivo T1 and T1x and they are both mid-rangers. The new lineup is born to offer a very high value for money in the mid-range segment and it will compete with a lot of rivals priced around €300 in the Asian market. While we wait for the expansion of this series in other markets outside China, we think it is time to compare the new Vivo T1 with another great concurrent in the same price range. We chose the Moto G71 for this specs comparison because it is one of the latest mid-rangers available in the same price range.
Vivo T1 vs Motorola Moto G71
Motorola Moto G71 5G
Vivo T1
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
161.2 x 73.9 x 8.5 mm,
179 g
164.7 x 76.7 x 8.5 mm,
193 g
DISPLAY
6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), IPS LCD
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.2 front camera
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 30W
5000 mAh, fast charging 44W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM, water-repellent
5G, dual SIM
Design
Vivo T1 and Motorola Moto G71 5G are entirely made of polycarbonate with the exception of the front glass, so they are not built with great materials. Yet they still offer an elegant and modern design, with a minimalistic camera module and a punch-hole display. Between these two handsets, I personally prefer the design of the Motorola Moto G71 5G not only for its great color variants but also because it is more compact and lighter than the Vivo T1. It even offers slight protection against water as its body is water-repellent. On the other hand, the Vivo T1 has a higher screen to body ratio thanks to narrower bezels around the display.
Display
The greatest display when it comes to image quality belongs to the Motorola Moto G71 5G. This handset sports an AMOLED display showing brighter colors and deeper blacks with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The display of the Motorola Moto G71 5G is also smaller and easier to use with one hand. Unfortunately, the Vivo T1 has an IPS display with less impressive image quality, but it sports a very high 120 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10 certification which improves the image quality on streaming platforms. The Vivo T1 and the Motorola Moto G71 5G do not have an in-display fingerprint reader but a side-mounted one, as well as a mono speaker and a 3.5 mm audio jack.
Specs & Software
Both Vivo T1 and Motorola Moto G71 5G are mid-rangers, but the latter has a better hardware department. It is fueled by the Snapdragon 778G chipset paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It is not far from high-end phones in terms of performance and it is good even for gaming, but it remains a mid-ranger. The Motorola Moto G71 5G has an inferior but still pretty nice Snapdragon 695 chipset paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. None of these devices come with a micro SD slot, and both run Android 11 out of the box. Even though they are both mid-rangers, there is an evident difference between the high-end configuration of the Vivo T1 and the Moto G71, so consider this.
Camera
While both the handsets feature an 8 MP ultrawide camera and a 2 MP macro camera, the main sensor is different and the one of the Vivo T1 is better. We are talking about a 64 MP camera with an f/1.8 focal aperture against a 50 MP f/1.8 sensor, which provides a higher level of detail in a lot of scenarios. It even supports 4K video recording at 60 fps. On the other hand, the Motorola Moto G71 5G seems to have a better front camera with a brighter aperture.
The Vivo T1 and the Motorola Moto G71 5G are equipped with a battery sporting a capacity of 5000 mAh. Despite the capacity being the same, the Motorola Moto G71 5G should last longer because it has a more efficient and smaller AMOLED display, at least in the scenarios in which the display is used. On the other hand, the Vivo T1 is quicker to charge thanks to 44W fast charging.
Price
The starting price of the Vivo T1 is about €300/$340 at the actual change, while Motorola Moto G71 5G starts from €250/$283. If we exclude the better AMOLED display of the Moto G71 5G, the Vivo T1 is a superior device thanks to a better chipset, better camera, 120 Hz refresh rate, wider display, and 44W fast charging.
The global technology brand OnePlus has turned 8 years old, and to celebrate this joyous occasion, the company is offering heavy discounts on a large range of their products. Customers can avail discounts up to Rs 8,000 on the OnePlus 9 Series, up to Rs 3,000 on the OnePlus Nord Series, and up to Rs 8,000 on smart TVs, and many more exciting offers on other ecosystem products.
These discounts can be availed on multiple platforms, including the OnePlus Indian website, OnePlus Store App, Amazon India, and the OnePlus partner stores. So let’s take a closer look at these offers.
In addition to the direct discount, buyers can also get Rs 2,000 off on TVs with Kotak Bank and ICICI Debit and Credit Card transactions on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in, and OnePlus partner stores. With the same cards, you also get up to Rs 5,000 instant discount on the OnePlus OnePlus TV U series. A 10% cashback offer on American Express Card can also be availed.
OnePlus Audio, Wearables, and Accessories
OnePlus Watch – Rs 1,000 off on purchase via Kotak or ICICI bank cards(debit or credit) on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in, OnePlus Experience Stores and partner stores.
OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition – Rs 1,000 instant discount with ICICI Bank and Kotak Bank Debit and Credit Card transactions
OnePlus Buds Pro and OnePlus Watch – Rs 1,000 instant discount with ICICI Bank and Kotak Bank Debit and Credit Card transactions
OnePlus Buds Pro – Rs 991 off on Flipkart
OnePlus Band Steven Harrington Edition – Rs 300 off
Apart from these, accessories like mobile cases, covers, adapters, etc. are available at a discount ranging from 20% to 70% on OnePlus.in and OnePlus Store App. Lastly, the annual OnePlus Red Cable Care membership is available for Rs 999 (Rs 500 off).
Note: The ICICI bank card offers are valid till 31st December 2021, while the Kotak bank card offers are valid till 31st January 2022.
Yesterday, Samsung announced the budget Galaxy Tab A8 tablet with some improvements in the design and specifications. The company has also launched a new version of the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite. The tablet dubbed Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Kids Edition made its first appearance in Russia and as the suggests, it is packed with lots of educational and entertainment content for kids.
The slate is basically the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite but it has a protective pouch out the outside to protect it from damages due to falls. Of course, the tablet is likely going to fall down a lot more frequently since it will be used by kids but the protective case which is soft and chunky will do a good job in preventing any major damage. There is also a big handle on the back of the protective case making it easy to carry around.
The tablet is equipped with an 8.7-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1,340 x 800 pixels. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22T processor that is paired with 3GB of RAM while there is 32GB of internal storage that is expandable via a MicroSD slot. It comes with Wi-Fi only and crams a 5,100mAh battery.
The kid-centric tablet is stuffed with several educational games but there is a more secure parental control feature. Samsung is also partnering with some big games publishers
As for the pricing and availability, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Kids Edition is on offer in Russia for RUB 15,000 (~$205). The slate will be sold in Russia via Samsung Russia and other local authorized dealers.
OnePlus on Thursday, announced the all-new OnePlus Buds Z2 in the US and European markets. The truly wireless pair of earbuds comes with Active Noise Cancellation and has 11mm bass-tuned drivers. It will be a successor to the original Buds Z offering better sound and features at an affordable price.
The OnePlus Budz Z2 is priced at $99 in the US and has a €99 price tag in the European market. It comes in two colours like Obsidian Black and Pearl White. Unfortunately, the former colour variant is not available in Europe.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 offer a similar design to its predecessor. It comes with an 11mm base-tuned Dynamic Drivers. It comes with a 3-mic setup for calibrating the Noise reduction. It has Dolby Atmos support and features Bluetooth v5.1.
One of its major highlights is the 40dB Active Noise Cancellation. It also features a transparency mode. The earbuds come with 94ms Ultra-low latency support. It has Bluetooth v5.2 and Dolby Atmos support.
The Buds Z2 comes with a charging case and has a total battery life of 38 hours. It supports OnePlus’s Flash Charge technology that offers up to 5 hours of music playback with just 10 minutes of charging. It can offer up to 7 hours if the ANC feature is turned off.
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