MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update is being rolled out to multiple Xiaomi group devices worldwide since August. The latest phones to receive this new software update are POCO X3 GT and Redmi 9 Prime.
POCO X3 GT
Xiaomi is expected to unveil MIUI 13 at the Xiaomi 12 series launch conference later this month. Ahead of that, the company has sped up its delivery of MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition.
POCO X3 GT and Redmi 9 Prime are the newest handsets to get access to the current fresh version of MIUI.
The update is live for the global variant of the POCO device with build number V12.5.7.0.RKPMIXM. Whereas, the Redmi phone, which is sold in India gets the update with build number V12.5.2.0.RJCINXM.
The original versions of these smartphones called Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G and Redmi 9 have already got the update in China a while back. The remaining regional variants of these handsets should also start receiving the update in the coming days.
As usual, the latest system update for the above-mentioned devices is being pushed out in batches. This means it will take some time to reach every unit. Anyway, all users should get the update.
The Redmi Note 11T 5G was launched late last month in India as the successor to the Redmi Note 10T 5G, which debuted earlier this year as the first 5G-enabled Redmi Note series phone. It will be going on sale on 7th December for the first time through Amazon and Mi.com, starting at a price of ₹15,999.
But of course, the Redmi Note 11T 5G isn’t the only phone you can grab at this price range, so we’ll be pitching it up here against other offerings in the segment – the realme 8 and Redmi Note 10 Pro – to see if it’s worth your money.
Redmi Note 11T 5G specs overview
Let’s start off by taking a quick look at the specifications of the Redmi Note 11T 5G alone. The device has an FHD+ 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz adaptive refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and Gorilla Glass protection. It is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G chipset – a decent processor capable of handling much more over your day-to-day tasks – that’s paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage.
For photography, the Redmi Note 11T 5G has a dual-camera setup at the rear comprised of a 50-megapixel primary and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens. Upfront, there’s a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. All of the device’s components get their juice from a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. Other non-essential but good-to-have stuff includes an IR blaster and an X-axis linear motor.
Redmi Note 11T 5G vs realme 8 5G
When put up against the realme 8 5G that starts at ₹15,499, the Redmi Note 11T 5G is a clear winner. It’s got a newer 50MP camera sensor that should result in better images, a noticeably more powerful processor (Dimensity 810 vs 700), stereo speakers, and much faster charging (33W vs 18W). There’s even an IP53 water resistance rating.
realme 8 5G
However, realme users continue to swear by realme UI, which is arguably less buggy and more fluid compared to Xiaomi’s MIUI. The realme 8 currently runs realme UI 2.0 while the Note 11T 5G runs MIUI 12.5, both based on Android 11. Other than this, the realme 8 5G is slimmer (8.5mm vs 8.8mm) and lighter, so that’s another plus.
Redmi Note 11T 5G vs Redmi Note 10 Pro
When put up against Redmi’s own Redmi Note 10 Pro, however, it becomes a tougher call. Both phones may sport processors that are nearly alike in terms of performance, but the Redmi Note 10 Pro misses out completely on 5G, which can be a dealbreaker for some.
Redmi Note 10 Pro
The gaping hole that the lack of 5G leaves is filled in by other stuff, though. The Redmi Note 10 Pro features a much more premium design with Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back. This is paired with a beautiful 120Hz 6.67-inch AMOLED with support HDR10+, something the Redmi Note 11T lacks. The phone’s even got a more pixel-dense 64MP shooter.
But the better specs do come at a cost – the Redmi Note 10 Pro is priced ₹2,000 higher at ₹17,999.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it all comes down to preference. The Redmi Note 11T 5G is clearly a better buy over the realme 8 judging from raw specs alone. But if you prefer a smoother software experience, the latter would be more preferable.
On the other hand, the Redmi Note 10 Pro is better in quite a few departments over the Redmi Note 11T 5G, but lacks 5G and costs more. If 5G is more important than raw specs to you, then the Redmi Note 11T will surely be a better buy over the Redmi Note 10 Pro.
So what do you think? Will you be getting the Redmi Note 11T 5G when it goes on sale tomorrow? If yes, then let us know what you liked about it in the comments below. And if your decision is a no, then let us know what you liked about the realme 8 or Redmi Note 10 Pro more.
Earlier today, Lenovo launched its ultrawide Thinkvision E29w-20 LED monitor to the Chinese market. The 29-inch ThinkVision is available in the region at an introductory price of 1499 yuan ($235).
Lenovo ThinkVision E29w-20 LED monitor
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Lenovo ThinkVision E29w-20 - LED monitor
The Thinkvision E29w-20 features super-thin bezzles on three sides and is equipped with an ergonomic stand, offering tilt, swivel, and lift functions, making it easy to adjust and comfortable to use. The monitor has dual 3W speakers for loud and crisp audio output.
The Lenovo E29w-20 features a 29-inch IPS panel with 2560 x 1080 pixel resolution covering 99% of the sRGB color gamut. In addition to that, the E29w-20 has a 90Hz refresh rate, 4/6 ms response time, and AMD FreeSync. The IPS panel on this monitor is capable of 300nits peak brightness, enables a viewing angle of up to 178°, and offers an impressive contrast ratio of 1000:1. But what makes this monitor special in the 29-inch ultrawide segment is that it features Lenovo’s Natural Low Blue Light technology to reduce eye strain without distorting the color output.
As we know, typical blue light filters like the night mode setting cause yellowing of the display output and chromatic aberration. The Natural Low Blue Light technology solves this problem by reducing the Blue Light at the hardware level, enabling you to see accurate colors while protecting your eyes.
These features make the display ideal for content creators, designers, photography professionals, programmers, and other professionals who want additional screen real estate, professional color accuracy, and protection from blue light through long hours of work.
The monitor comes with a DP 1.2 (DisplayPort) and HDMI 1.4 multimedia ports. The monitor also provides a cable management solution in the form of a wire clip.
The Lenovo Thinkvision E29w-20 29-inch LED monitor is available now in the Chinese market for an introductory price of 1499 yuan ($235) which may go up soon(via). As for global customers, the monitor can be purchased through various retailers.
Earlier today, Honor confirmed to launch the HONOR X30 in China on December 16. At the same time, one of the brand executives shared some facts about the HONOR X lineup. He talked more about the HONOR 3X precisely.
HONOR 3X
Jiang Hairong (aka Harrison) is the CMO of Honor. A few hours back, this exec revealed that the brand has sold over 90 million units of HONOR X series smartphones worldwide to date. The number stood at 80 million units in May 2020.
On top of that, he disclosed that there are still over 40,000 active users of HONOR 3X. For those unaware, this handset made its debut in December 2013, which makes it an 8-year-old phone.
It is fascinating to learn that there are still people out there using this old piece of technology as their daily driver. Not only the smartphone’s hardware and software are slow in today’s time, but they are also incapable of running modern applications.
The executive also shares a story of a meteorologist whose first Honor smartphone was an HONOR 3X. This phone didn’t die like other handsets carried out by his teammates in an expedition involving extreme cold weather conditions. The device helped them to contact their homes.
Although Honor markets the durability of its products and the trust of its customers with this announcement, there’s no denying that there are people in the world who could not upgrade to a newer smartphone.
Do you have any experience with the HONOR X family of phones? Do let us know in the comment section below.
Apple is apparently looking to unveil a number of its products with a new redesign next year. A new report has suggested that the company is working on a refreshed design for its iPad Pro, high end iMacs, Mac Pro, and more products as well.
Redesigned MacBook Air renders
The news arrives from the latest Power On newsletter from Mark Gurman (Via 9to5Mac). In this report, Gurman shared information regarding the upcoming launches from Apple for 2022. The Cupertino based giant is apparently planning to launch a new iPad Pro design that features built in support for wireless charging. The changes doesn’t end there for the iPad family, as even the iPad Air and base iPad models will receive an update as well.
Furthermore, Gurman claimed that the iPhone maker will be releasing a redesigned MacBook Air next year, which will be launched next to a “revamped, high end iMac with Apple Silicon.” Alongside these, the company also aims on a new entry level MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, and even an updates Mac mini sometime for next year. Arriving at wearables, the brand is reportedly seeking to launch three new models of its Apple Watch. This would include the base model, the SE variant, and even a ruggedized version as well for athletes and adventure sports enthusiasts.
iPad Pro 11 (2021)
Other notable information shared by Gurman in the newsletter include, an iPhone SE with 5G support that is slated to launch next year. Additionally, the annual flagship iPhone 14 series launch, and the release of its highly anticipated first mixed augmented (AR/VR) headset as well. Unfortunately, we have no way of confirming this report at the moment, so stick around for more updates.
Time flies and it’s been over three years since the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T hit the market. Sure, the devices may not be the champs as they once were, but they still continue to hold quite well against today’s smartphone standards. They were, after all, one of the most value-for-money flagship offerings one could get their hands on.
Both phones have already bagged their final Android OS upgrades and currently run OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11, and are nearing their EOL. Still, OnePlus has clearly not given up on them yet and just pushed OxygenOS update 11.1.2.2 to the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T together – a perfect gift for their owners for the holiday season.
Changelog
System
Improved system stability and fixed known issues
Updated Android security patch to 2021.11
No, the update doesn’t bring along any major change or any features, but does bump the security patch level to November 2021. It isn’t the latest anymore but is still better than nothing. The security upgrade is combined with fixes for some known issues and stability improvements, although the official changelog is rather vague and doesn’t really mention what bugs have been fixed.
As always, the update will be rolled out in stages, with few users receiving it today and a broad rollout commencing in a few days after it has been ensured that the build is free from any problems.
With TSMC pushing to launch its 3nm process, Samsung Electronics is following close behind with its own 3nm chip making technology. Although TSMC holds a significant chunk of the chip production market, the South Korean tech giant is also eyeing major players as few of its first customers for its 3nm GAA process.
According to a DigiTimesreport, the company is actively seeking orders for its 3nm GAA chip process. Furthermore, speculations claim that AMD and Qualcomm might be among the first customers of its new cutting edge process. The list of major brands don’t stop there as the South Korean company is also aiming on receiving orders from Nvidia as well. Notably, this marks the increasing intensity of the 3nm chip race, as both TSMC (which is the world’s largest contract chipmaker) and Samsung are pushing to launch their respective technology into the market.
As of right now, TSMC has already began the pilot production of its 3nm process technology. Additionally, it plans on starting mass production for its advanced chip technology sometime in the fourth quarter of next year. However, sources close to the matter have also found that Qualcomm, AMD, and other key players within the industry are showing their interest in Samsung’s 3nm process. The former is gearing up for its 3nm process that uses FinFET architecture while the latter will launch its GAA architecture based process.
With the ongoing global shortage of semiconductors, it arrives as no surprise that major brands are looking at another chipmaker for their products. Nvidia, AMD, and Qualcomm are known clients of TSMC. So the shift to Samsung marks a big move within the industry as companies are also eyeing on securing supply to 3nm chips.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S series of tablets is easily one of the top-grossing tablets in the Android world, and therefore manage to generate plenty of hype prior to release. Its next iteration will be the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup that’s expected to go official in early 2022. We already have had multiple leaks in the past using which unofficial renders have been created. But now, notable leakster Evan Blass has leaked what appear to be official press renders for the first time.
The renders go very much in line with unofficial renders released earlier and further confirm that the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra’s display notch will be packing two high-end cameras. One of them is expected to be an ultrawide lens that can shoot 4K videos at 60fps – a major jump over the single 8-megapixel camera capable of shooting 1080 videos at 30fps on the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+. The inclusion of a notch also means that the tablet also gets fairly narrow bezels for a better viewing experience.
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 and S8+, on the other hand, will feature more traditional designs with thicker bezels without any notches. The selfie camera appears to be a single unit on both of them and has been fitted into the bezel on the longer edge.
Apart from this, the renders do not really reveal much about the upcoming tablets since they only show their design from the front.
Still, much of their specs are already known. The Galaxy Tab S8, for example, is said to sport an 11-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra render
On the other hand, the beefier Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will obviously be more premium and is expected to house a massive 14.6-inch AMOLED display that may offer 3K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Depending on the market, the tablet may come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 or Exynos 2200 chip. It is likely to house an 11,500mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging.
Sharp has unveiled its fourth handset of 2021 called SHARP AQUOS wish. It is the least spec’d phone from the company this year. This entry-level smartphone from Sharp offers a unique set of features.
SHARP AQUOS wish Specifications and Features
The newly announced SHARP AQUOS wish with model number SHG06 features a flat frame design like most other models from the company this year. The handset’s matte body is made of 35% recycled plastic material. It measures 147 x 71 x 8.9mm in dimensions, weighs 162g, and comes in three colors (Olive Green, Ivory, Charcoal).
Like its siblings, it is also dust and water-resistant. Specifically, the phone has an IP67 rating and also arrives with MIL-STD-810H and MIL-STD-810G certifications for durability.
The device sports a 5.7-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels (HD+) and a dewdrop notch. It houses a single 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera. Interestingly, it ships with the Google Camera Go application.
Further, the smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC. This chipset is paired with 4GB LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB UFS 2.1 storage. It runs Android 11 with two generations of guaranteed OS updates.
On the connectivity front, the handset supports dual SIM (nano + eSIM), 5G, dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS), and NFC. It has all the essentials like a 3.5mm headphone jack, a MicroSD card slot, a fingerprint sensor, and a USB Type-C port.
Last but not least, the device is backed by a 3,730mAh battery with support for USB PD 3.0 fast charging.
SHARP AQUOS wish Price and Availability
The SHARP AQUOS wish will go on sale at an undisclosed price after mid-January 2022. It will be sold exclusively in Japan.
The retail version of the smartphone will be available through au, while the enterprise variant will be carried out by SoftBank.
While we have already seen leaked renders of the Google Pixel Watch, we now have images of yet to released marketing images of the upcoming wearable. A new report has even revealed some interesting details about the company’s smartwatch as well.
In a new YouTube video from Front Page Tech, the search engine giant’s poster images for the Pixel Watch were revealed. The video claims that these are official marketing assets that will be seen online soon, which Jon Prosser allegedly captured from a leaked video. Looking at these images, we can tell that the design is in line with the leaked renders we had covered earlier this year. The smartwatch appears to have negligible bezel and a slight curve, with the physical button also being visible.
Furthermore, one of the images even showcase the Pixel Watch using Google Maps. On the other hand, Max Weinbach has separately reported that this smartwatch will feature a custom made SoC (System on Chip) that will be built by the South Korean company, Samsung. We had also reported on the wearable featuring a custom chipset that is based on the 5nm process. Now, the new information claims that the chip in question will be made by Samsung.
In other words, the new chipset for the upcoming smartwatch might even be a customized version of the Exynos W920, which is the chip that powers the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. Unfortunately, this information is still not official, so take it with a pinch of salt for now. The Pixel Watch is also expected to launch sometime next year, so stay tuned for more updates as well.
vivo just officially announced that the 2021 Developers Conference will officially be held on the morning of December 16th. There will be a main venue complemented by six other special venues and the entire event will be broadcast online. The event’s theme is “From 1 to Positive Infinity” (translated from Mandarin).
In the main venue, a keynote speech will be delivered by Shi Yujian, senior vice president of vivo. Its topic will be “From 1 to positive infinity, vivo starts from the original to create a diverse future with infinite possibilities.” The senior VP will be accompanied by John Lu – chief security officer and global DPO of vivo who will also share his thoughts on “Design Driven: Work Together to Create the Spear of Science and Technology, and Jointly Achieve the Joy of Humanity.”
That said, vivo will also be announcing its OriginOS Ocean Android skin more recently on December 9th. The OS version is set to be a major upgrade over its predecessor and will be bringing along a number of UI changes and new features. We also expect to see the vivo Developers Conference dedicate a large part of itself to OriginOS Ocean.
vivo has kickstarted a recruitment program already for the update and a number of its flagship X-series and high-end S-series models are eligible for it.
An owner of an Apple MacBook Pro has just recently suffered from minor injuries as their laptop’s battery spontaneously combusted into flames. The laptop in question was the 2015 MacBook Pro.
For those unaware, this was the same model that was banned from some airlines as its battery was considered a potential fire hazard. Reddit user u/Squeezieful shared the details of the event on the social media platform. He showed his hands that faces minor burns after trying to remove the burning laptop from under their bed. While the users only faced minor injuries, the potential damage could’ve been quite big as the flames would possibly have led to major property damage (such as a house fire) or even worse injuries.
According to the user, the MacBook Pro was placed under the bed in sleep mode and was not on charging. But then, the owner was woken up by the fumes caused by the melting plastic case of the laptop and likely due to the burning lithium ion battery as well. This prompted him to remove the notebook from under the bed, which even caused the owner’s carpet to be burned. The Reddit user can be considered lucky as he noticed the smoke, but the toxic fumes and fire could have been fatal. Back in 2015, Apple had issued a large recall for its 15 inch MacBook Pro laptops that were sold between September 2015 and February 2016.
The recall arrived as a number of MacBook Pro units started facing incidents such as swelling and exploding. This even caused damage to property and got the model labelled as a fire hazard. Meaning, the unlucky incident that took place recently was likely due to user owning this faulty version of the MacBook Pro. But while it might be easy to say that the owner should’ve just returned it before, the Reddit user stated that his laptop had been “already been serviced for this issue,” when he had submitted its model number into the battery recall program form. Now, it remains to be seen how Apple responds to this matter.
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has confirmed that the company’s next-generation devices will be powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. While he did not explicitly mention the OnePlus 10 series as part of the announcement post, it is quite obvious that the company’s upcoming flagship series will be equipped with the same.
Pete Lau then went on to say that OnePlus’ software and hardware development resources are focused on optimizing the Snapdragon processor as much as possible, which should result in a highly optimized software experience.
Unlike its predecessors, the OnePlus 10 series phones will be launched in January, at least in the Chinese market. This will make it one of the very first to feature the flagship Qualcomm chipset. A global launch is expected only in March or April though, in line with previous launches.
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As for specs, the OnePlus 10 Pro is expected to feature a 6.7-inch curved Quad HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a single punch-hole on the left side of the screen. Its flagship chipset will be supported by 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.
In the camera department, the OnePlus 10 Pro will feature a Hasselblad triple-lens setup consisting of a 48-megapixel wide sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens.
The design of the device will likely be going through some big changes this year with the rear camera module getting a significant size boost, renders suggest. The rear cameras will be housed within a squarish module aligned to the left.
OnePlus Buds Z2 truly wireless earphones made their debut alongside the OnePlus 9RT in China in mid-October. These TWS earbuds are rumored to launch in India alongside the same phone this month. Ahead of that, the product’s color options and price for the country have emerged.
According to tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh), the OnePlus Buds Z2 will be available in two colors. These hues will be called Obsidian Black and Pearl White.
As far as price is concerned, he says that the audio accessory will undercut the popular Nothing ear (1) in the region, which currently retails at ₹6,999. He specifically mentions that the product will cost under ₹6,000.
The OnePlus Buds Z were introduced in India at ₹3,190. Whereas, their successor is tipped to cost almost double the price.
That’s because the newer model arrives with certain key upgrades. For instance, the latest one comes with ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and a 38-hour battery life. The older ones lack ANC and can only last up to 20 hours.
At present, we are not sure if the original OnePlus Bud Z will be either discontinued or will be on sale alongside the OnePlus Buds Z2 in India. Hopefully, the brand goes with the first option so that those on a budget can opt for a cheaper model.
A number of smartphone makers are gearing up to launch their latest flagship smartphone following the announcement of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. One of the brands include Samsung, although, there might be a big change in its usual plans.
India S22 Series will be getting a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, instead of an Exynos 2200 chipset.
While the South Korean tech giant usually ships its flagship devices in both a Snapdragon and its proprietary Exynos chip variant, the version launched in India has traditionally been the latter. However, this might be changing as a new leak hints at the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered Galaxy S22 series is heading to India as well. The news arrives from known tipster Tron, who stated that the upcoming Galaxy S22 series Indian variant will skip the next gen Exynos in favor of the Snapdragon SoC for the first time ever in the region.
For those unaware, Samsung is working with AMD for its upcoming Exynos 2200 SoC, which features Team Red’s Radeon graphics. This chip is highly anticipated as it is expected to offer better graphics prowess along with other improvements in overall performance as well over the previous generation. Unfortunately, the company has yet to reveal anything as of right now. But, the new report claims that the brand could be relying more on Qualcomm chips for its 2022 flagship smartphones.
Notably, this could be quite an exciting news for Samsung customers in India as the Snapdragon variant has generally been seen as the superior version. This holds especially true with its recent flagship launches. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates.
Xiaomi is expected to debut the Xiaomi 12 series by the end of this month. Ahead of that, the company might release yet another Xiaomi 11/Mi 11 series phone. Let’s take a look at what this upcoming smartphone is all about.
Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G
According to a report by Xiaomiui, Xiaomi could soon launch a handset called ‘Mi 11 LE’ in China. Yes, you read it right. The MIUI code lists the device with Mi branding instead of the new Xiaomi branding.
The phone’s codename (Lisa) from codebase and model number (2107119DC) from TENAA reveal that it will be nothing but the already released Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. But for some reason, it will be sold under a new name in the company’s home country.
That’s not all, a TikToker from China has posted a video disclosing that this smartphone will launch on December 9. Lastly, Xiaomiui says that the device will most likely ship with V12.5.6.0.RKOCNXM based on Android 11.
Although the handset is listed as Mi 11 LE in MIUI code, there’s a high chance that it may go official as Xiaomi 11 LE 5G in China. At present, we are not sure what LE stands for. Probably, it means ‘Lite Edition’. For those unaware, the NE in Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE stands for ‘New Edition’.
The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (aka Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G in India) is merely a Mi 11 Lite 5G with a Snapdragon 778G instead of Snapdragon 780G. Whereas, the yet-to-release Mi 11 LE will be the Chinese variant of this phone.
Recent reports have revealed Vivo may soon launch the Vivo Y32 smartphone in China. Fresh information reveals that the company is gearing up to launch the Vivo Y33s 5G smartphone in the home market. The reason behind it is that a Vivo smartphone with V2166A has appeared in the database of the 3C certification site. According to tipster WHY LAB, the handset may debut in China with the Vivo Y33s name.
Vivo is already selling the Vivo Y33s in the global markets. It is a 4G LTE device powered by the Helio G80 chipset. The variant that has appeared at 3C carries support for 5G connectivity.
The 3C certification reveals that the Vivo Y33s 5G may come with a charger that supports 18W fast charging. This indicates that the Y33s could be a mid-range device. Unfortunately, there is no information available on the other specs of the device.
To recollect, the Vivo Y33s 4G features a 6.58-inch IPS LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2,408 pixels. It runs on FunTouch OS UI flavoured Android. It has a 16-megapixel camera for capturing selfies and its rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel primary camera, which is coupled with a pair of 2-megapixel lens for macro and depth shots.
The Helio G80 powered handset comes in two variants such as 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. Lastly, it is equipped with a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
Motorola has revealed key details on the display, chipset, cameras, and battery of the Moto Edge X30 flagship, which is slated to launch on Dec. 9 in China. Ahead of the launch, the Edge X30 has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site with some of its key specs.
Recent reports have revealed that the XT2201-2 model number belongs to the upcoming Moto Edge X30 smartphone. This model number has been spotted at Chinese certification sites like 3C and TENAA in recent weeks. Now, it has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site with some of its key specs.
The Moto Edge X30 is expected to arrive as the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC powered phone. The SD8G1 chip phone has scored 6348 in the single-core test and 13144 in the multi-core test of Geekbench 4.
While the smartphone is expected to arrive with up to 16 GB of RAM in China, its 12 GB RAM edition has appeared on Geekbench today. The listing also reveals that the device is running on the latest Android 12 OS. It appears that the Edge X30 may debut as the world’s flagship phone preloaded with Android 12 OS.
Motorola has confirmed that the OLED panel of the Edge X30 supports a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and 10-bit colors. It appears to be equipped with a 6.67-inch FHD+ display. It will come with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 68W fast charging.
For selfies, the Moto Edge X30 will feature a 60-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear camera module is expected to comprise a pair of 50-megapixel dual cameras and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device may arrive with up to 512 GB of built-in storage in China. The company will be carrying out the first sale of the Edge X30 on Dec. 15.
Honor launched the Honor X30 Max and X30i smartphones a couple of months ago in its home market China and now the company is gearing up to launch the vanilla model of the lineup, dubbed Honor X30.
The brand has revealed that a new Honor X30 Product Launch Conference will be held on 16th December in China to officially launch the smartphone.
Honor X30 Max and Honor X30i
Sharing more details, Jiang Hairong, CMO of Honor in China has revealed that December 16th is the same date when the Honor 3X was launched in 2013. Now, in eight years, there have been more than 90 million users for the Honor X-series devices.
It has also been revealed that there are still more than 40,000 users of the Honor 3X and now on the eighth anniversary of the device, the company is all set to launch the Honor X30 smartphone in the Chinese market.
While the company has not revealed anything about this upcoming phone, reports indicate that the device could be the first device to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, which is an updated version of the existing Snapdragon 690 chip.
The chip, built using the 6nm process, comes with a Kryo 660 CPU and Adreno 619 GPU. It is said to offer 15 percent better CPU performance and 30 percent increased GPU performance. For connectivity, it supports both sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G networks.
The Honor X30 is also expected to have a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor and two 2-megapixel sensors. The front-facing camera is said to be housed inside a punch-hole cutout on top of the display.
We expect the firm to share details about the upcoming Honor X30 smartphone, including its key specs and features, in the coming days through teaser posters on social media.
Xiaomi is expected to announce the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi X12X, and Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphones on Dec. 28. A new report by Xiaomiui.nethas revealed that the Xiaomi 12 family includes two ‘Lite’ branded models such as Xiaomi 12 Lite and Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom. The publication has shared key details of these smartphones.
Xiaomi 12 Lite specifications (rumored)
According to the publication, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is codenamed as ‘Taoyao’ and its shortened model number is L9. Its global variant with 2203129G model number and India edition with 2203129I have appeared at the IMEI database recently.
Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G
The Xiaomi 12 Lite is expected to arrive with a 6.55-inch AMOLED Full HD display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The device may sport a curved edge display like the China-exclusive Xiaomi Civi, which debuted in September this year. The Xiaomi 12 Lite could be powered by the Snapdragon 778G or Snapdragon 780G. Its rear-facing triple camera unit may feature a 64-megapixel Samsung GW3 lens. It will be accompanied by a wide-angle lens and a macro camera.
Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom specifications (rumored)
The Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom is said to have a ‘Zijin’ codename and L9B shortened model number. It is likely to arrive as a China-exclusive device. The reason behind it is that only the Chinese variant of the phone with 2203129BC has been spotted at the IMEI database.
Leaked information reveals that the Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom will feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display with curved edges and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It will come with Snapdragon 778G or Snapdragon 780G and a 64-megapixel Samsung GW3 triple camera unit with a wide-angle and a telephoto lens.
Xiaomi 12 Lite series is likely to look similar to the Xiaomi Civi handset. It can be said based on its model numbers that both models may debut in March 2023. The lineup may come preinstalled with Android 12 based MIUI 13.
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