MIUI 13 will bring changes to SOT, Super Wallpaper, document scanning, and more

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Dec 7, 2021

Xiaomi is known for introducing changes in the MIUI weekly beta builds. Ahead of MIUI 13 announcement, the beta channel is getting revamped with a design overhaul, new features, and removals. Let’s take a look at the changes in the latest MIUI Beta 21.12.4 release.

According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi has removed a couple of things, added a dyad of new features, and made changes to an existing feature in the MIUI Beta 21.12.4 build.

Removal of Screen On Time and Weather Super Wallpaper

First and foremost, the latest MIUI Beta release no longer has an option to check screen on time (SOT). For those unaware, Google removed this feature with Android 12.

Hence, Xiaomi appears to be following the footsteps of the search giant. As of now, this change is only applicable to devices running Android 12-based MIUI builds.

Users will have to use any third-party application of their choice to check SOT information.

Interestingly, the Chinese tech giant has also removed the Weather Super Wallpaper, which was added in January. It goes away even by installing version V3.0.1.0 of the MIUI Weather app.

Document Watermark and Mi Drive in File Manager

The MIUI camera app gets a watermark option while scanning documents. Using this feature, users can protect their important documents from unauthorized copying.

Further, users can now directly access their files from Xiaomi Cloud inside the MIUI file manager application itself. This is possible because of a new MiDrive shortcut in the app.

Low Battery Level Reduced

Finally, Xiaomi has reduced low battery level warning in MIUI from 30% to 15%. Previously, it would require at least 30% battery to install a system. But now, with the new change, only 15% is enough.

We expect Xiaomi to introduce even more changes ahead of MIUI 13 official release in the coming weeks.

Huawei to launch its self-developed 5G chipset for flagship phones, claims executive Derek Yu

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Jeet

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Dec 7, 2021

Ever since the imposition of sanctions on the Chinese technology giant Huawei by the United States, the company is rapidly losing out in terms of market share globally. Not just phones, but the firm is also barred from making its own chipsets.

However, the company is still hopeful about its future in the smartphone market. Derek Yu, President of Huawei’s Consumer Business in Central and Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, and Canada made remarks about the company’s future.

He said that Huawei will keep investing in the development of flagship smartphones, especially those with foldable displays. The company will also keep the focus on its premium Mate-series and P-series flagship phones.

Further, he added that the Shanghai R&D Center is also working on a solution for 5G chips which means that Huawei’s flagship smartphone could again come with support for 5G connectivity one day.

Currently, Huawei is barred from procuring chips with support for 5G connectivity because of the sanctions and that is the reason most of the phones getting launched by Huawei come with 4G-only support.

Derek Yu has also confirmed that the Huawei Mate 50 series smartphones are all set to be officially launched in 2022. While the company’s phone comes pre-installed with the Android operating system in markets outside of China, Huawei is scheduled to open its HarmonyOS for the European market sometime next year.

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OnePlus launches Red Cable Club membership program in Europe

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Jeet

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Dec 7, 2021

About two years ago, the China-based smartphone maker OnePlus had launched a membership program named OnePlus Red Cable Club which is now finally being launched in Europe. It offers some exclusive benefits including free cloud storage, an extended warranty, and much more.

In Europe, the company is offering several benefits to the Red Cable Club members which are not yet available in India. It is offering a 2 percent discount on Android phones, 10 percent on the OnePlus Watch and OnePlus Buds Pro, and 20 percent on accessories.

Further, there’s also free shipping to Red Cable Club Europe members. The company has also confirmed that an upcoming audio product will have early access in December. But details about this product remain unknown.

The company has not revealed any timeline for the availability of this new audio product in the global market but it is hinted that the device could get launched in Europe later this month, i.e. in December. Additionally, members will also have the chance to buy a OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition smartwatch.

Based on the information available so far, the company could be talking about the OnePlus Buds Z2, a successor of the OnePlus Buds Z. It was first launched in China a couple of months ago, with support for ANC, Dolby Atmos, and 38-hour battery life.

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Mysterious Vivo V2140A TENAA certified, specifications, images emerge

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 7, 2021

Vivo is working on a couple of new budget-friendly phones for China. The upcoming Vivo Y33s 5G was spotted at the 3C certification recently. Last week, the Vivo Y32 phone was approved by the TENAA authority of China. Now, another device with a V2140A model number has bagged TENAA’s certification. As usual, the listing has revealed the major specifications and images of the V2140A. Unfortunately, the final moniker of the device is yet to be confirmed.

Vivo V2140A specifications

The Vivo V2140A is a mid-range smartphone that supports 4G LTE connectivity. The device has 163.96 x 75.2 x 8.28mm dimensions and it weighs 179 grams. It is fitted with a 6.51-inch AMOLED display that delivers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. Probably, it will carry support for a 60Hz refresh rate.

The back panel of the phone has a 13-megapixel main camera, which is coupled with a 2-megapixel depth/macro lens. It has a front camera of 8-megapixel. It seems that the device will come preinstalled with Android 11.

The V2140A is powered by an unknown octa-core chip that comprises four CPU cores working at 2.35GHz and the other four CPU cores clocking at 1.8GHz. In China, the device will come with 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of storage.

The V2140A has a 4,910mAh rated value battery. As shown above, the 3C certification of the device reveals it may come with support for 10W charging. Now that the V2140A has received TENAA and 3C certifications, it may go official as early as this month in the home market.

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POCO M2 gets MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 7, 2021

Xiaomi has been rolling out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for more devices for the past few days. The latest phone to receive the update is POCO M2. The M2 is not only one of the best-sellers of the brand, but also the second most-affordable model.

The POCO M2 is nothing but a rebranded Redmi 9. The Redmi 9 got access to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update at the end of October. The Indian variant of this device called Redmi 9 Prime got the update a few days back.

Now, the new software is finally available for POCO M2 as well. The latest system update for the handset arrives with build number V12.5.3.0.RJRINXM.

Since the fresh version of MIUI for the phone is being pushed via OTA, some units may receive it earlier, while others will take some time. Anyway, all users should get the update in the coming days.

The POCO M2 is an India-exclusive smartphone that made its debut in September 2020. The handset launched with MIUI 11 based on Android 10.

It was updated to MIUI 12 at the end of last year. Later, it got updated to Android 11 alongside MIUI 12.5 this August.

Moto Edge X30 special edition with under-display camera confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 7, 2021

Motorola will be holding a launch event on Thursday (Dec. 9) to unleash its next Snapdragon-8 series chip powered flagship phones. The Edge S30 with Snapdragon 888 Plus chip and the Edge X30 with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 are expected to debut this Thursday. Earlier this month, tipster Digital Chat Station had claimed that apart from these two phones, the company is planning to introduce a mysterious under-screen camera phone. Today, Lenovo China General Manager for mobile division revealed that there will be a special edition Moto Edge X30 featuring an under-display camera.

Chen Jin said the Moto Edge X30 special edition will be the first under-screen camera phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 platform. Probably, he could be talking about the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, which powers the regular version of the Edge X30. He also confirmed that this special edition device is equipped with a 60-megapixel front camera. Shown below is a real-life photo of the Edge X30 special edition.

As can be seen, the Edge X30 special edition offers a marvellous full-screen experience. While the top and side bezels of the phone are quite thin, it has a slightly thick chin. The exact specs of the special edition are not known yet. Probably, it could be identical to the standard version of the Edge X30.

Moto Edge X30 specifications

The Moto Edge X30 has a 6.67-inch OLED FHD+ 144Hz display with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It has a 60-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. It may run on the latest My UX 3.0 based Android 12 OS.

The Edge X30 may come with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 68W fast charging.

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Vivo S12, S12 Pro, two new iQOO phones tipped to launch soon, key details emerge

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 7, 2021

Vivo and its sub-brand iQOO are reportedly gearing up to launch new smartphones in China. While Vivo is expected to soon confirm the launch date for its upcoming S12 series of selfie-focused smartphones, iQOO is expected to soon unveil Neo branded devices. The latest Weibo post by Digital Chat Station suggests that these smartphones may debut soon in the Chinese market.

According to the tipster, the Vivo S12 and Vivo S12 Pro are powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset, and these devices will carry support for 44W fast charging. It is believed that the V2162A and V2163A Vivo phones that were recently certified by the 3C and TENAA certification sites are likely to launch as S12 and S12 Pro. To recollect, the Vivo S10 and S10 Pro predecessor models were driven by the Dimensity 1100 chipset, and they carried support for 44W fast charging.

Vivo S12 Pro render — Vivo S12 Pro’s alleged render

Past reports have revealed that the S12 Pro will come with an FHD+ AMOLED display that will offer a high refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The display of the S12 Pro will have curved edges, while the S12 may offer a flat screen. The S12 Pro is expected to sport a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual camera setup for capturing selfies. The Pro model features a 108-megapixel triple camera unit. The new S-series are likely to run on the latest OriginOS Ocean UI.

The upcoming iQOO phones have been named as the Neo5 SE and Neo5s. it appears that these devices may come with Dimensity 1200 and Snapdragon 888 chipset, respectively. Both models may carry support for 66W fast charging. The new Vivo and iQOO phones are expected to come preinstalled with the latest OriginOS Ocean UI.

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Android 12 is out for OnePlus 9, 9 Pro via OxygenOS 12 stable update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 7, 2021

OnePlus rolled out the first Android 12-based OxygenOS Open Beta for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro in October. A second public beta was later released a month later in November. Now, almost a month away from that, the handsets have started receiving the stable update.

OxygenOS 12 is the latest and probably the last version of OnePlus’ mobile operating system. That’s because OPPO and OnePlus have promised a unified software for their handsets in international markets from 2022.

That said, the new version of OxygenOS is based on Android 12 and brings along visual cues from OPPO’s ColorOS. Because the codebases for both the software have already been merged.

According to XDA Developers, the OxygenOS 12 stable update for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro is currently live in India. The latest system update should be available for other regional variants, namely EEA and Global in the next few hours or coming days. Whereas, the Chinese models have already received the ColorOS 12 stable update in late November.

In case you own the Indian variant of the OnePlus 9 series, you can head over to Settings > System > System Updates to check whether your unit has received the Android 12 stable update. If not, wait for a while as it is being rolled out in batches like any other OTA software update.

If you happen to have updated your device to the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 stable release, then do let us know your experience in the comment section below.

Realme RMX3310 images, specifications revealed, could be next GT series phone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 7, 2021

Realme is expected to announce the Realme GT 2 Pro flagship phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 this month. Chinese brands are gearing up to launch multiple flagships at the same time. For instance, Motorola is expected to announce Moto Edge S30 with Snapdragon 888+ chip along with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered Edge X30. Xiaomi is likely to unveil the Xiaomi 12 series of smartphones featuring the Snapdragon 870 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 by the end of this month. It appears that Realme may also unveil another GT series phone along with the GT 2 Pro. The reason behind it a mysterious Realme phone with RMX3310 model number, which seems to be a GT series smartphone, has been approved by China’s TENAA authority.

Realme RMX3310 Specifications

The Realme RMX3310 has 162.9 x 75.8 x 8.6mm dimensions and weighs 199.8 grams. The handset is expected to arrive in multiple colors such as black, white, blue, and green in China. The appearance of the phone is almost identical to the Realme GT Neo2. It has a 6.62-inch AMOLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The RMX3310 is powered by a 2.84GHz octa-core processor, which could be the Snapdragon 888 SoC. In the home market, the handset may release with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB. It is unclear whether it will come with Android 11 or the latest Android 12 OS.

The rated value of its dual-cell battery is a 2,440mAh battery. It is li9kely to offer a total typical value of 5,000mAh. While the handset hasn’t appeared at the 3C certification yet, it may carry support for 65W charging.

Coming to the camera department, the RMX3310 has a 16-megapixel selfie snapper. Its back panel has a 50-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel lens, and a 2-megapixel camera.

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Motorola to reportedly launch two new smartphones in India in Q1 2022

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Jeet

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Dec 7, 2021

Motorola has been expanding its portfolio of smartphones and has a presence in the budget, mid-range, and high-end categories. It is also set to be the first one to launch a device powered by the newly launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

Now, a new report from 91Mobiles claims that the Lenovo-owned smartphone brand will be launching two new smartphones in the Indian market in the first quarter of 2022. It has also been revealed that one of those will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

In that case, it’s likely that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered smartphone will be the Moto Edge X30 which is set to go official in China on 9th December. There’s also a possibility that the phone could land in India under a different name.

The other device which is expected to launch alongside could be a Moto G-series phone, likely to be the Moto G71. But it could also be the Moto G200 or Moto G41, both of which are yet to launch in China. The company is set to launch the Moto G51 in India later this week, on 10th December.

Motorola has already confirmed that the Edge X30 will come with an OLED panel that supports a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and 10-bit colors. It appears to feature a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display. It could come packed with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage in China.

As for the cameras, there will be 50-megapixel dual cameras and a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front side, the device may have a 60-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. Running Android 12 out-of-the-box, the phone will come powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 68W fast charging.

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Tecno Spark 8T officially teased to soon launch in India

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Jeet

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Dec 7, 2021

Tecno, which had launched an updated version of the Spark 8 smartphone in the Indian market last month, is now all set to launch a new device in India, dubbed Tecno Spark 8T.

The company has officially teased this new smartphone launch in the Indian market through its Twitter account but has not yet revealed the date of launch. The teaser poster shared by the brand reveals that the phone will come in Cyan color, along with others.

Based on the teaser image, it appears that the phone will have a dual-camera setup on the back panel. The volume rocker keys, as well as the power button, are placed on the right side, which we generally see in other phones.

As of now, there’s not much known about the Tecno Spark 8T in terms of specifications and features but we expect the company to share more details in the coming days or weeks, as the launch date nears.

The most recent smartphone from the brand is the Tecno Spark 8 Pro launched in Bangladesh, which features a 6.8-inch Full HD+ Notch display with 2460 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage which is expandable up to 256GB.

It has a triple rear camera setup which houses a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel shooter with an f/2.4 lens, and an AI lens with an f/2.0 lens. There’s also an 8-megapixel front camera with dual-LED flash.

The phone runs the Android 11 operating system with HiOS v7.6. on top and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that comes with support for 33W fast charging.

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Infinix Hot 12 series and Note 12 series phones leak online ahead of launch

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Jeet

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Dec 7, 2021

Infinix, the Hong Kong-based smartphone manufacturer recently launched the Hot 11 series, followed by the Note 11 series devices. Now, it is being reported that the company is gearing up to launch its successors.

A new report coming from Passionategeekz reveals that the company is working to launch the Infinix Hot 12 and Note 12 series smartphones, which are expected to go official sometime in early 2022.

The model number of the upcoming devices includes X665 (Hot 12i), X665B (Hot 12i), X6817 (Hot 12), X6815 (Zero 5G), X699 (Note 12 Pro), and X670 (Note 12). Currently, there’s nothing known about the specs or features of these upcoming devices.

There’s at least a couple of months left before these new smartphones get launched in the market, so there’s plenty of time for more information about the devices to surface online, be it in the form of leaks or through official teasers from the brand.

The development of these upcoming phones comes at a time when the company is still gearing up to launch the Infinix Note 11 series smartphones in the Indian market. The Infinix Note 11S and Note 11 will be made official in India in mid-December.

The brand is also set to launch the Infinix INBook X1 and INBook X1 Pro in the Indian market tomorrow, marking the brand’s entry into the laptop category in India. It had first announced the INBoox X1 in the Philippines back in October.

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POCO M4 Pro vs Redmi Note 10S vs Redmi Note 10 5G: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Dec 6, 2021

Xiaomi surprised everyone by launching the POCO M4 Pro 5G in Europe with a stunning price tag. Initially, the new budget phone was available for just €199 and its specifications made it a real best-buy for that price range. But when you are looking for a new phone, it is always recommended to look at older phones with the same street prices since you can find a lot of other discounts. That is the reason why we decided to write a comparison between POCO M4 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 10S, and Redmi Note 10 5G: you could find all of them for less than €200, but a lot of people are wondering which one is the best. We hope this comparison will clear your ideas in regards.

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G

	Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro 5G	Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S	Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	8.8 mm, 195 grams	160.5 x 74.5 x 8.3 mm, 178.8 grams	161.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm, 190 grams
DISPLAY	6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD	6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Mediatek Dimensity 810, octa-core 2.4 GHz	Mediatek Helio G95, octa-core 2.05 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 700, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 11, MIUI	Android 11, MIUI	Android 11, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 50 + 2 MP 16 MP front camera	Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 13 MP f/2.5 front camera	Triple 48 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, 33W fast charging	5000 mAh, fast charging 33W	5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The Redmi Note 10S is the most interesting when it comes to aesthetics thanks to a thinner body, a lower weight, and an overall more compact design. The POCO M4 Pro 5G is bigger and chunkier, but it has a higher screen to body ratio. The Redmi Note 10 5G sits in the middle in terms of dimensions and it is similar to the Redmi Note 10S in terms of design. Note that POCO M4 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 10S feature the IP53 certification.

Display

The most advanced display is definitely the one offered by Redmi Note 10S since it has the AMOLED technology showing more vibrant colors. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and, just like its internal rivals, it comes with a Full HD+ resolution. POCO M4 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 10 5G are equipped with IPS display providing a 90 Hz refresh rate and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels: the former has the widest panel with a diagonal of 6.6 inches.

Hardware/Software

The best hardware setup belongs to the POCO M4 Pro 5G: it is powered by the new Mediatek Dimensity 810 mobile platform built at 6 nm and running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz. The SoC is paired with 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. Redmi Note 10 5G has a weaker Dimensity 700 chipset, but it offers up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage, so do not underestimate it. The inferior one is the Redmi Note 10S because it has an Helio G96 chipset with lower performance and no 5G support. The phones run Android 11 out of the box, customized by MIUI 12.

Camera

If you are looking for the best cameras, then choose the Redmi Note 10S without thinking twice. The main sensor is actually better with its 64 MP resolution and it is paired with an 8 MP ultrawide camera and a pair of 2 MP sensors for macros and depth. Right after, there is POCO M4 Pro 5G with a 50 MP main camera and an 8 MP ultrawide lens.

Battery

The battery capacity of these devices does not change: 5000 mAh for all of them, but the Redmi Note 10S is likely to last more in several scenarios due to its AMOLED display providing a lower energy consumption.

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G: Price

You can find all of these phones for less than €200/$225 thanks to online street prices, but only if you are a bit lucky, otherwise you have to spend from €220 to €240. The most advanced handset of the trio is the POCO M4 Pro due to its better processor, but if you do not mind about 5G, the Redmi Note 10S is more interesting thanks to its great 64 MP camera and its AMOLED display. The Redmi Note 10 5G does not make much sense with the POCO M4 Pro 5G around unless you find it for €150/$170 or so.

Read More: Redmi Note 10 vs Note 10 Pro vs Note 10 Pro Max: Specs Comparison

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro 5G

PROS

33W fast charging
Variable refresh rate
Better processor
IP53 certification
Stereo speakers
5G

CONS

IPS display

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S

PROS

AMOLED display
Best camera
Stereo speakers
33W fast charging

CONS

No 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G

PROS

5G
90 Hz refresh rate
Great quality price ratio

CONS

IPS display

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Moto Edge 30X official Night scene camera samples are pretty impressive

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 6, 2021

Motorola is expected to officially unveil the Moto Edge 30X which will likely launch in the US as Moto Edge 30 Ultra on December 9. The Moto Edge 30X is Motorola’s next flagship offering and will reportedly run on the Android 12 operating system out of the box.

Ahead of the launch, some camera samples with the watermarks showing they were captured by the flagship have been shared by the company online. The samples were captured at night and show the device’s camera will have a spectacular night mode with clarity of details.

Speaking of the camera, a Weibo tipster recently added some key details of Motorola’s Moto Edge 30X including the camera details. The leak shows the device will sport a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main unit and a 50MP ultra-wide sensor, alongside a 2MP depth module. The selfie camera of the Moto Edge 30 Ultra will have a 60MP resolution. The rear and front cameras of the device have an impressive low-light capability, as shown in the stunning images released by the company.

The Moto Edge 30 Ultra will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 68W fast charging support. Although the phone had been spotted on Geekbench 4, the more definitive Geekbench 5 result will be more reliable. The Moto Edge 30 Ultra will probably run on Android 12 pre-installed, which could be a milestone – it will be the first non-Google smartphone to sport the latest Android version pre-installed. However, the race for the Android 12 milestone is still heated and Xiaomi may pip Motorola in this light.

The Moto Edge 30 Ultra comes well-kitted for its flagship tag. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, with several other impressive features including a 6.7-inch OLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. Pricing and global availability details will likely surface soon as we get closer to the December 9 launch.

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Lenovo exec teases the Legion Pad, a compact gaming tablet with an 8-inch display

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 6, 2021

Two photos shared by Lenovo executives on Weibo have further illuminated some of the dark patches relating to the Lenovo Legion Pad. The images indicate that the Legion Pad will be a pretty small tablet with a focus on gaming applications. The images shared on Weibo were the front and the back of the tablet which also had the Legion branding.

Earlier rumors had put the size of the Lenovo Legion Pad at 8 inches and these new images seem to support the claim. To put the size of the Legion Pad in perspective, the Lenovo Legion 2 Pro smartphone has a 6.92-inch display. The absence of physical controls on the tablet gives it an edge over the unreleased, 7-inch screen-packing Lenovo Legion Play, which has built-in D-pads, joysticks, and other gaming control buttons.

Gaming-focused tablets are a rarity and the Lenovo Legion Pad may ride on the crest of its compact design for a share of the gaming market. The device will most likely be powered by either of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon premium chips – the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or the Snapdragon 666, although this remains speculative. Other specs details are still lacking at this time, as well as availability details.

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Moto G51 5G roundup: Specs, price, colors and more – what to expect

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 6, 2021

After its European launch in November, Motorola announced the Indian release date of their budget 5G offering, the Moto G51, via a video on Twitter. The video featured the first looks of the smartphone, its two color variants, and the confirmed release date of December 10th.

Motorola Moto G51 5G All Colors Featured A — Moto G51

So what can we expect from the Moto G51?

Design & Display

The release announcement video shows that the Moto G51 is identical to the Chinese and European variants and, therefore, will host an oval-shaped triple camera module in the top left corner with a Motorola branding in the center.

In the front, the device will feature a 6.8 inch IPS LCD HD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate for a smoother user experience. The front camera is present in the center as a punch-hole cutout.

Cameras

The Moto G51 is expected to host a triple camera setup with a 50 megapixel Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1 primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel microsensor. The phone will also feature an LED flash for illumination and is expected to support 1080p video recording at 30, 60, and 240 frames per second. The device may host a 13-megapixel or a 16-megapixel selfie snapper on the front.

Performance

The device is expected to house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ SoC paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage, which can be further expanded via a microSD card slot, while its RAM can also be virtually expanded by up to 3GB as well. The device will feature a 5,000mAh battery pack with 10W charging support. Other features include 5G support of up to 12 bands, Android 11, a fingerprint scanner on the rear, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS, a USB Type C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Variants, pricing, and availability

The Moto G51 is expected to arrive in India with multiple memory configurations ranging from 4GB + 64GB to 8GB + 128 GB. Industry sources have reported the Moto M51 to be priced under Rs 20,000 ($265), which can go further down for the lower memory configuration models. The phone will be available starting December 10th through the e-commerce website Flipkart in India and will be offered in two color variants, namely Indigo Blue and Bright Silver.

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Ola S1 and S1 Pro deliveries to start from December 15

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Pranav Sawant

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Dec 6, 2021

Indian ride-sharing company Ola announced the S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters on August 15 in India. The scooters were expected to be delivered starting from October 25 in the country. However, due to an unavoidable delay, the electric scooters were planned to deliver later this year. Today, Ola’s CEO Bhavish Aggarwal on Twitter confirmed the new delivery timeline and thankfully, buyers won’t have to wait for too long.

Aggarwal said that the electric scooter deliveries will begin from December 15 in the country. Furthermore, the production of the scooters has also been ramped up. That said, we can expect all the pre-booking orders to be sufficed as soon as possible.

Scooters are getting ready 🙂 Production ramped up and all geared to begin deliveries from 15th Dec. Thank you for your patience! pic.twitter.com/d2ydB3TXTm

— Bhavish Aggarwal (@bhash) December 4, 2021

For those who are unaware, Ola started the pre-booking for the Ola S1 and Ola S1 Pro on September 8th. The company claims that it has received over 1 million reservations for the electric scooters.

The Ola S1 and S1 Pro come with a 7-inch touch screen that showcases the ride modes and allows for tweaking. The electric scooter has three ride modes – Normal, Sport, and Hyper. The S1 comes with up to 121kms of range, whereas, the S1 Pro has a 181kms range. The top speed of the former goes up to 90kmph and the latter has up to 115kmph top speed.

The Ola S1 starts at ₹99,999(~$1,348) while the S1 Pro is priced at ₹1,29,999(~$1,753). The electric scooters come in five different colours – Porcelain White, Coral Glam, Neo Mint, Marshmellow, and Jet Black.

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Samsung Galaxy A03 Core Android 11 Go Edition now available in India for ₹7,999(~$106)

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Pranav Sawant

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Dec 6, 2021

Last month, Samsung officially announced the Galaxy A03 Core via a press release. Today, the Korean tech giant has made it available for purchase in the Indian market. The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core has a Unisoc SoC, a 5,000mAh battery, and it runs on Android 11 Go.

The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is priced at ₹7,999(~$106) for the only variant with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It comes in two colour variants – Black and Blue. The smartphone goes on sale starting today in online and offline stores across India.

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core Specifications

The smartphone comes with a plastic body featuring a 6.5-inch Infinity-V display. It has an HD+ screen resolution and has a modern aspect ratio. Although it has a modern design, it still bears a thicker bottom bezel. At the front of the phone lies a 5MP selfie camera and at the back resides the 8MP single camera. It has an LED flashlight below the camera sensor.

Under the hood, it is powered by the Unisoc 9863A octa-core processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It runs on Android 11 Go Edition and has facial unlock support for security. One of the highlights of the phone is the big 5,000mAh battery. It supports 10W charging speed.

In related news, Samsung is expected to launch a few A-series phones in the coming weeks. Recently, the Galaxy A73 appeared in CAD renders and the Galaxy A33 passed a certification. Both phones are expected to launch in the mid-range segment.

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OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro get heavy price cuts in India for ICICI bank customers

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 6, 2021

Looking to buy a premium smartphone this holiday season? Well, you might be in luck as OnePlus India is offering massive discounts to ICICI bank customers, bringing the prices of their flagship devices to the lowest ever seen in India!

The premium offering from the brand, the OnePlus 9, is on sale on Amazon and the OnePlus India website. But if you own an ICICI bank card, the deal gets sweeter for you as you can avail the OnePlus 9 for as low as Rs 36,999. That is a mind-boggling Rs 13,000 discount!

The OnePlus 9 Pro gets a similar discount of Rs. 10,000, which brings down its price to Rs 54,999. This is the lowest price of this device in India to date.

How to avail these offers through Amazon

OnePlus 9 Pro 5G

For the OnePlus 9 Pro 5G model, Amazon is offering a coupon to all its customers, which strikes off Rs 5,000 from its selling price. Now, If you have an ICICI debit or credit card, you can get an additional Rs 5000 discount, bringing the cost of the OnePlus 9 Pro 5G 8G + 128GB down to Rs 54,999 from Rs 64,999. And yes, this offer applies to both the memory variants meaning the 12GB + 256 GB variant can be grabbed for Rs 59,900!

Oneplus 9 5G

OnePlus 9 sees a similar offer with a discount coupon worth Rs 5,000 available for all customers and an additional discount of Rs. 8000 for ICICI debit or credit card holders bringing the price of this 12GB + 256GB variant down from Rs 54,999 to a jaw-dropping Rs. 41,999!

Note: The OnePlus 9 8GB + 128GB variant is currently out of stock on Amazon but is said to be back in stock by December 23.

How to avail these offers through the OnePlus India website

OnePlus 9 5G

The OnePlus 9 5G 8BG + 128 GB listed on OnePlus India’s website for Rs. 44,999 receives a discount of Rs 8000 via ICICI debit/credit cards bringing down its value to Rs. 36,999!

The 12GB + 128GB variant of the OnePlus 9 5G, listed at 49,999 on the website, receives the same Rs. 8000 discount via ICICI debit/credit cards, bringing its price to Rs 41,999.

OnePlus 9 Pro 5G

The OnePlus 9 Pro 5G 8GB +128GB is being offered on the OnePlus website for Rs 59,999 with an additional ICICI bank debit/credit card discount bringing the price down by Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 54,999. The same deal is available for the OnePlus 9 Pro 5G 12GB + 256 GB variant, which goes down to Rs. 59,999 after the bank offer is applied.

These offers on Amazon and OnePlus India websites are valid till December 31 or till stocks last. Similar offers are also available on the OnePlus 9R, OnePlus Nord 2, and OnePlus Nord CE, so check them out!

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boAt Rockerz 333 Pro wireless headset with braided wires also launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 6, 2021

Neckband headsets have turned out to be a popular headset design, perhaps due to the ease of storage which ensures they don’t get lost easily. Indian audio accessory manufacturer boAt has got a number of them under its belt and just a couple of days back, the Rockerz 330 Pro was launched in India in partnership with Canadian singer and rapper AP Dhillon. The brand has now announced the Rockerz 333 Pro. The two have the same features and design but the difference is that the 333 Pro comes with braided wires. Also, the Rockerz 330 Pro is sold on Amazon while the Rockerz 333 Pro is sold exclusively on Flipkart.

The earbuds share a design with the Rockerz 333 that was launched earlier in the year but the endurance is twice that of the Rockerz 333 which delivers 30 hours of playback on a single charge. The new earbuds also feature what boAT calls ASAP fast charging that can offer up to 20 hours of playback after only 10 minutes of charging.

The Rockerz 333 Pro equally comes with 10mm drivers as well as ENx technology that can deliver exceptional voice quality. The design also includes magnetic earbuds that ensure the two buds don’t keep dangling around your neck when not in use.

In terms of design, the boAt Rockerz 333 Pro adopts a lightweight, minimalistic design. The headset also comes with an IPX5 water and sweat resistance rating which makes it suitable for use during workout sessions. In addition, the neckband delivers in-line playback and volume controls.

Talking of the pricing and availability, the boAt Rockerz 333 Pro carries a price tag of Rs. 1,499 ($20). The neckband will be available in Active Black and Navy Blue colours.

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