Here’s the confirmed list of brands launching Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phones

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Dec 1, 2021

Earlier this week, Qualcomm announced its latest flagship grade SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Following its announcement, a number of smartphone brands shared that their own premium handset offerings will be powered by this new chip. So let’s take a look at the companies that will launch a flagship device with this new processor.

Talking about the chipset itself first, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 arrives with various improvements to its core technologies. This includes 5G connectivity, camera sensors, AI, gaming, audio, and security. It is built using a 4nm process over the 5nm process used in the last-gen Snapdragon 888 SoC, and features the latest ARM v9 architecture. The SoC is an octa-core processor and is claimed to offer 20 percent better performance while having a 30 percent improvement in power efficiency as well.

With the announcement of the new Qualcomm flagship SoC, a number of smartphone makers took to social media platforms to announce their upcoming handsets as well. Among the bunch, brands like Xiaomi are said to be one of the first to feature this latest chipset. Other companies like Realme and Motorola have also confirmed that they are going to be one of the early adopters of this new chip. So let’s have a look at all the brands that could be launching their flagship phones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

1Xiaomi

Shortly after the Qualcomm announcement, the Chinese tech giant took to Twitter to share a short video that teased the new chipset. This, in turn, also confirmed that its next-gen flagship Xiaomi 12 series will feature the newly announced SoC. As per initial reports, the brand was said to be the first company to launch a smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip. However, other reports hinted at the company only being among the first batches since other brands have already announced a launch date, which is just a few days away.

Although, this even could mean that the availability of its flagship phones might be earlier than other brands, rather than just the announcement.

Talking about the device itself, the Xiaomi 12 series is expected to feature a curved AMOLED display on the front with a 120Hz refresh rate. The series is also expected to offer a 50-megapixel primary camera on the rear and support 100W+ fast charging as well. We had previously covered a tipster’s hint at a December 12 launch date, so stay tuned for more updates.

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2Motorola

Motorola is also gearing up for the launch of its next-gen flagship smartphone, which will be a part of its Edge X30 series. The premium-grade series in question is set to be officially announced on December 9, which might make it the first brand to unveil a smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. This device is set to sport a 6.67 inch FHD+ OLED display that supports a 144Hz refresh rate on the front, while the rear houses a 50-megapixel triple camera module.

3OPPO

Similar to Xiaomi, another Chinese brand, Oppo, also took to Twitter to announce their upcoming high-end smartphone that will feature the newly announced Qualcomm chipset. Unfortunately, the brand only announced that it will be launching a smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, but did not reveal any finer details regarding this device. Although, the Find X4 Pro is expected to be this flagship handset, which is expected to launch sometime in Q1 2022. In other words, it is also among the first batch to feature this new chipset.

4OnePlus

Earlier today (1st December 2021), OnePlus shared a new post on its official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website). On the social media platform, the company officially announced that its new generation of flagship smartphones will feature the Snapdragon 8 series SoC. While the company did not reveal any finer details, the model is expected to be the OnePlus 10 series. The series is rumored to feature top-notch specs like a curved Quad HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, along with LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 storage. This lineup is also expected to debut in the first quarter of next year.

5Realme

The Realme GT 2 Pro is the highly anticipated 2022 flagship smartphone from the brand. It is also officially confirmed to feature the top-end Snapdragon 8 series platform. The handset is expected to feature a Super AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, punch hole cutout, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. On the rear, a 108-megapixel primary sensor will be paired with an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 5-megapixel tertiary sensor. The front features a 32-megapixel selfies shooter, as per previous leaks.

6Vivo

Following the Snapdragon Technology Summit, Vivo also shared an announcement on Weibo that revealed its plans for a new Snapdragon 8 series-powered smartphone. Unfortunately, finer details are currently unknown, but we can expect the chip to debut in its upcoming Nex 4, X80 Pro, and X80 Pro+ series of smartphones. On the other hand, iQOO has also announced that their next-gen flagship will feature this processor as well. It is likely a part of the iQOO 9 series.

7Other Brands

A number of other brands are also looking to launch their premium offerings with the new SoC. This includes the likes of Honor with its Magic4 series, Samsung with its Galaxy S22 series, Redmi with its Redmi K50 series, Nubia with the Z40 series, Black Shark with the Black Shark 5 series, ZTE with the Axon 40 series, Red Magic with its Red Magic 7 series and even Sharp and Sony as well. Keep in mind, that a number of models mentioned above have yet to be confirmed or even officially revealed as of right now and are just based on educated guesses.

Although, with the companies previously equipping their flagships with the latest and greatest Snapdragon chips, it won’t be surprised if an official confirmation from these brands is just around the corner.

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iPhone market share to hit 23% in Q4 2021, effectively dethroning Samsung

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Dec 1, 2021

A market intelligence company is predicting that the iPhone market share will rise to 23.1% in the final quarter of 2021, based on supply chain data of smartphone production levels. The increase is quite significant considering last quarter’s share of just 15.9% percent. What’s more is that the rise will lead Apple to take the crown from Samsung in terms of market share.

The growth can be owed to strong holiday quarter demand and better supply chain management when compared to competitors (via 9to5Mac, TrendForce). But despite improvements, there is no doubt that semiconductor shortages are continuing to affect smartphone sales in general.

trendforce apple iphone smartphone market — Image: TrendForce

As for improvements in smartphone demand, most of it can be owed to the peak season for e-commerce promotional activities in the second half of this year. While easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Southeast Asia did lead to the resumption of factory operations in countries like Vietnam, significant shortages of components including 4G SoCs, low-end 5G SoCs, display panel driver ICs, etc. have persisted. These constraints are holding back smartphone production in H2 2021.

TrendForce further said that Apple’s iPhone 13 launch was clearly a big success. Thanks to the three models, the total iPhone production for 3Q21 registered a QoQ increase of 22.6% to 51.5 million units. With this result, Apple was also able to climb to second place in the global ranking.

More good days lie ahead for the Cupertino-based company though with the present holiday quarter. Supply chain reports on production levels suggest Samsung, Oppo, Xiaomi, and Vivo are all likely to see their market share fall, while Apple will see its share grow from 15.9% last quarter to 23.2% the current one. This will be enough to overtake Samsung and take the overall lead in the global smartphone market.

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POCO X3, X3 Pro get MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 1, 2021

Xiaomi is said to unveil MIUI 13 at the Xiaomi 12 series launch event this month at the earliest. However, the company is yet to finish the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition rollout for some of the eligible devices. Two such phones, namely POCO X3 and POCO X3 Pro have now begun to receive the current latest version of MIUI via a system update.

The POCO X3 is more than a year old. On the other hand, the POCO X3 Pro made its debut earlier this year. But both launched with MIUI 12, albeit with different Android versions. Anyway, both of them now run Android 11 and they even received MIUI 12.5.

Following that, the smartphones have now finally started receiving the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update in India with the following build numbers.

POCO X3 – V12.5.4.0.RJGINXM
POCO X3 Pro – V12.5.5.0.RJUINXM

Unsurprisingly, the OTA software update is being rolled out in batches. Therefore, some users might receive it earlier, while others will have to wait a bit longer. The update should be also available for other regional variants of the handsets.

The POCO X3 and POCO X3 Pro are strong contenders for MIUI 13 update, given their age and popularity. An alleged eligible list even suggests the same. Anyway, POCO is yet to officially confirm it.

iQOO 9 series with 120W charging tipped to launch in India by February 2022

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 1, 2021

The iQOO 8 series debuted in China in August. The lineup is being long-rumored to make its way to India. But unfortunately, the devices are yet to make their entry into the country. Looks like they won’t come to the region after all as we have now started hearing about the iQOO 9 series launch in the country.

iQOO 8 series featured main — iQOO 8 Series

According to a report by 91Mobiles, the iQOO 9 series will launch in India by either late January 2022 or early February 2022. This piece of information comes from the publication’s industry sources.

The sources say that the lineup will include multiple models, such as a vanilla variant and a Pro/Legend variant. One of them is also tipped to have support for 120W fast charging.

Unfortunately, no one has any idea about the specifications of these handsets. However, there’s a chance that the top model could be powered by the newly unveiled Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

As of now, we only know a couple of model numbers of the series. The Chinese variant of the vanilla iQOO 9 will arrive with model number V2171A. Whereas, the Indian variant of the iQOO 9 Pro is expected to come with model number I2022. These details are courtesy of the IMEI database.

Having said that, what are your expectations of the iQOO 9 series? Do you think it will bring notable upgrades over its predecessor? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

Sony Xperia 5 III smartphone finally goes on sale in China for 6,599 yuan ($1,037)

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Dec 1, 2021

In April this year, Sony announced its two flagship smartphones — Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III. A couple of weeks ago, the Sony Xperia 5 III was made available for pre-order in China but the device is already available for purchase in several other regions.

Now, from today, the Sony Xperia 5 III is officially available for purchase in China for the price of 6,599 yuan which roughly converts to $1,037. The phone is being offered in three color options — Black, Pink, and Green.

Coming to the specifications, the Sony Xperia 5 III smartphone features a 6.1-inch Full HD+ OLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and a 21:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, Sony says that the phone is jointly developed with Alpha 9 series mirrorless camera engineers. The triple-camera system includes a 12-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 12-megapixel telephoto zoom lens.

The phone has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and comes with a two-step physical camera shutter button. The company has also decided to retain the 3.5mm headphone jack. The device also supports 360 live sound effects, and Hi-Res audio playback.

Unlike the global version, the Xperia 5 III smartphone in China will be running Meizu’s Flyme OS out-of-the-box, based on the Android operating system. It aims to offer a localized experience and will come with support for Alipay and WeChat mobile payments. It is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and supports 30W fast charging technology.

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New iPhone SE mid-range 5G phone could be launching in Q1 2022

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 1, 2021

Apple is reportedly working on a new iPhone SE model. Fresh information shared by TrendForce, a research firm from Taiwan, the third-generation iPhone SE is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2022. Probably, the Cupertino based brand will announce it by the end of March 2021.

The research firm claimed that apart from launching the alleged iPhone SE 2022 in Q1 2022, Apple will also have four models in the second half of the year. It is expected to arrive as a mid-range phone with support for 5G connectivity. Apple’s production volume for the coming year is expected to reach 25 to 30 million units, claimed the company.

It was revealed by reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo that the appearance of the iPhone SE will be similar to the existing iPhone SE 2020 model. Hence, it is expected to retain the 4.7-inch display. The only major change the iPhone SE 2022 is expected to offer is the inclusion of a new processor that will bring support for 5G connectivity.

The iPhone SE 2020 borrowed a lot of features from the iPhone 8 and came with upgraded internals like the Apple Bionic A13 chip. It is likely that the iPhone SE 2022 may feature the Apple A15 Bionic, which powers the iPhone 13 series that debuted this year.

Rumors also suggest the existence of the iPhone SE Plus. However, the new report has no information on it.

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Deal: Grab OnePlus Smart Band for as low as ₹1499 on Amazon India

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Dec 1, 2021

OnePlus Smart Band is now available for as low as ₹1499 only at Amazin India. Generally, this fitness band retails for around ₹1900. Please note that this is the lowest price yet offered on Amazon India. This lightning deal will end soon.

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Battery: 5 -10 days on medium usage
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Generally retailing for ₹1900, you can now buy OnePlus Smart Band at a heavily discounted price of ₹1499 only at Amazon India. This is a lightning deal that will end soon. So grab your smart band asap.

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MIUI Launcher gets a subtle new animation in prep fror MIUI 13

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Dec 1, 2021

MIUI 13 development is currently in full swing and a number of devices have already been testing the version internally. There are rumors doing rounds about the update being set for launch along with the Xiaomi 12 on December 16th. While that remains to be confirmed, we have already begun to see signs of the update on the MIUI 12.5 Chinese beta channel.

The latest among these signs is an update to the MIUI Launcher Alpha that adds a subtle yet important little animation to the app, in prep for MIUI 13. Now, when apps are being loaded, like for example following a reboot, you will get a loading icon for a few seconds to show that apps aren’t loaded yet. This replaces the previous behavior where apps began to pop up one by one and the launcher stuttered a bit following a restart. Basically, the animation stops you from using the launcher until it gets fully ready.

Apart from the above, the MIUI Launcher Alpha build fixes a number of bugs and issues from previous Alpha builds.

The new animation is available with MIUI Launcher Alpha v4.26.0.4048-11301642. The APK for the same can be downloaded through this Telegram link (via Xiaomiui). Do keep in mind that it may not work on Global ROMs since it’s targeted towards MIUI 12.5 Chinese beta builds. It might still work for Xiaomi.eu users though.

Coming to MIUI 13 itself, the Android skin has been touted to be a major upgrade over MIUI 12.5, bringing along a range of improvements and UI changes. At least 9 devices are currently known to have already received internal test builds, namely the entirety of the Mi 11 series, Mi 11 Lite 5G, Mi 10S, MIX 4, and the Redmi K40/K40 Pro/K40 Pro+. These devices will likely be receiving Android 12-based MIUI 13 stable but several others will even receive Android 11-based MIUI 13.

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Realme GT 2 Pro is among the first smartphones powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

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Jeet

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Dec 1, 2021

Soon after Qualcomm officially unveiled its next-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor for smartphones, manufacturers like Xiaomi and Motorola announced that they will be the first ones to launch devices powered by this new chipset.

Xiaomi has confirmed to launch Xiaomi 12 series soon while Motorola has also scheduled a launch event for Moto Edge X30 on 9th December in China. Now, Realme has also joined the list of companies among the first to launch Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered phones.

Realme has revealed that the brand’s upcoming Realme GT 2 Pro smartphone, which is touted to be the company’s first premium flagship offering, is among the first to come powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

The company has not revealed many details about this upcoming flagship smartphone. While it was recently confirmed to pack Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, it is now revealed to be among the first to be powered by this new chipset, hinting at its imminent launch.

Based on the leaks so far, the Realme GT 2 Pro smartphone is expected to feature a 6.51-inch Full-HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, punch-hole cutout, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

It will feature a 108-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 5-megapixel tertiary camera. On the front side, there will be a 32-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The Realme GT 2 Pro is expected to run the latest Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the Realme UI 3 on top. It will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery and come with support for 65W fast charging technology.

A variant of the phone was recently appeared on the AnTuTu benchmark, packing 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It scored 237,710 points in the CPU test and 447,926 in the GPU test. It scored 167,082 in the memory test and 172,497 in the UX test. These scores come down to an outstanding score of 1,025,215 on AnTuTu.

Previously, it was reported that the Realme GT 2 Pro smartphone could get launched early next year with a price tag of around 4,000 yuan (approximately $625). It is also said that the brand could also launch a Limited Edition or Special Edition model of the same, which could be priced around 5,000 yuan (~$781).

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Samsung Galaxy F21 FE 5G renders leaked again, pricing for Europe tipped

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 1, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition is expected to launch in early January 2022. The design of the phone is no secret as its renders have appeared through multiple sources in the past few months. Winfuture.de has now shared high-resolution renders of the S21 FE before its official announcement.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G whtie — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

The Galaxy S21 FE can be seen in four color variants in the leaked renders. The publication claimed that it will be arriving in 128 GB and 256 GB storage variants. These models are likely to be priced at around 660 euros and 705 euros, respectively, in Europe. In Germany, these variants could be priced at 649 euros and 699 euros, respectively.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE specifications

The Galaxy S21 Fan Edition rumors have revealed that it may come with a 6.41-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that will support a 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to arrive with an IP68 rated dustproof and water-resistant chassis.

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The S21 FE will come with Snapdragon 888 chipset in some markets like the U.S. Its Exynos 2100 chip variant is expected to release in Europe and India. It could be coupled with 8 GB / 12 GB of LPPDR5 RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It is likely to arrive with One UI 3.1 based Android 12.

The Galaxy S21 FE may feature a 32-megapixel front camera and a 12-megapixel (main) + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) + 8-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit. Its 4,500mAh battery is expected to support 25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.

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Xiaomi 12 confirmed to be the first phone powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset

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Dec 1, 2021

Qualcomm has today officially launched its next-generation flagship smartphone processor dubbed as Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, making it the first product from the company to follow the new naming scheme. It has also been confirmed that the devices powered by this new chip will start getting launched from this month itself.

Now, Xiaomi has taken to Twitter and has confirmed that the brand’s upcoming flagship smartphones under the Xiaomi 12 series will come powered by newly announced the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor.

The teaser poster shared by the company claims that the Xiaomi 12 will be the first smartphone to make a world debut with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset but the official launch date has not been revealed yet.

However, Motorola has already confirmed that the company will launch its Moto Edge X30 flagship smartphone in China on 9th December which is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

In another post on Twitter, the China-based company has shared a teaser video that confirms that the Xiaomi 12 series flagship phones have already entered the mass production phase and the company is showcasing a part of the production process.

Take a sneak peek of the most potent @Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset that will power our upcoming #Xiaomi12Series! #InnovationForEveryone pic.twitter.com/YrNqM8beMN

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) December 1, 2021

Qualcomm has revealed a list of brands that have signed up to launch a device powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and it includes Black Shark, Honor, iQOO, Motorola, Nubia, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, Redmi, SHARP, Sony Corporation, Vivo, Xiaomi, and ZTE.

Interestingly, Samsung is missing from the list despite the upcoming flagship Galaxy S22 lineup from the South Korean giant is expected to come powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor in some regions.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset is manufactured using a 4nm process by Samsung on Armv9 architecture. It packs one Cortex-X2 prime core at 3GHz, three Cortex-A710 performance cores at 2.5GHz, and four Cortex-A510 efficiency cores at 1.8GHz.

It is claimed to offer up to 20 percent better performance and is up to 30 percent more power-efficient than Snapdragon 888. It has a new Adreno GPU that is promised to offer 30 percent faster graphics rendering, in addition to 25 percent better power efficiency.

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Moto Edge X30 is launching on December 9 as world’s first phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 1, 2021

Soon after Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, several Chinese brands such as Xiaomi, Realme, OPPO, iQOO, and OnePlus confirmed that it will be launching the Snapdragon 8G1 powered flagship in the near future. However, Motorola has gone ahead to confirm that it will be announcing the Moto Edge X30 driven by Qualcomm’s latest chip at 7:30 PM on Dec. 9 in China.

Motorola is speculated to launch two flagship phones through the upcoming launch event. The first one is the Moto Edge X30 and the second one is the rebranded version of the Moto G200, which was announced in global markets last month. The G200 that features the Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC is rumored to debut with the Moto Edge S30 name in China.

Motorola is yet to share the key specifications of the Edge X30. Lenovo China’s GM for mobile division, Chen Jin had recently revealed that it has Gorilla Glass panels on the front and rear side, a new chipset, and it runs on the latest version of My UX 3.0.

Moto Edge X30 specifications (expected)

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra renders by Zouton/OnLeaks

The Moto Edge X30 will come with a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED display that supports a 144Hz refresh rate. It will be sporting a punch-hole design and will come with an in-screen fingerprint scanner for security. The display punch-hole may feature a 60-megapixel camera for shooting selfies. Its back panel will feature a 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.

The TENAA listing of the Edge X30 has revealed that it will come with 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage in the home market. A 5,000mAh battery with 68W fast charging support is expected to power the Edge X30. This phone is expected to release with Motorola Edge 30 Ultra moniker in global markets in January 2022.

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Translucent prototype of Apple AirPods and Apple 29W Charger surfaces online

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Jeet

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Dec 1, 2021

Apple device collector Giulio Zompetti has shared images on Twitter that show a transparent prototype of two of the company’s products — Apple AirPods and Apple 29W Charger or Power Adapter.

The shared images show Apple AirPods, either first-generation or the second generation, in a clear or transparent plastic case for the outer shell of the earbuds, including the stem part. This gives a clear look at the internals of true wireless earphones. It is likely to be an engineering prototype used for internal testing.

A week ago, Giulio Zompetti had shared images of a prototype of an Apple 29W charger which also has a transparent casing. For those who are unaware, the company was offering a 29W power adapter with the 12-inch MacBook but was discontinued along with that product and was replaced with a 30W adapter.

Giulio Zompetti is an avid collector of Apple prototype devices and has previously shared images of an Apple Watch Series 3 prototype with additional connectors, an original iPad with two 30-pin ports, an iPhone 12 Pro prototype, a third-generation iPod Touch with a rear camera, the original Apple Watch prototypes, and a working AirPower prototype which hasn’t been launched in the market.

As we noted above, the transparent AirPods prototype was likely used for internal testing and it’s highly unlikely that the technology giant is planning to launch such a version in the market. Apple launches AirPods in just White color without giving users a choice in the matter, is not suddenly going to offer a transparent option to customers.

This prototype of AirPods may remind you of the Nothing Ear (1) true wireless earphones which comes with a transparent design for the earbuds as well as the charging case. It was launched earlier this year as the first-ever product of Nothing, a new technology venture started by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei.

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Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge configuration and color variants leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 1, 2021

Xiaomi is reportedly working on Xiaomi 11i and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge smartphones for India. These devices are likely to debut this month in the country. The 11i and 11i HyperCharge are expected to arrive as rebadged editions of China’s Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G. A fresh report by 91mobiles with reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal as the source has revealed key details such as RAM, storage, and color variants of the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge.

New information reveals that the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge will come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It is expected to arrive in two colours such as Camo Green and Stealth Black.

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge specifications (expected)

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is expected to arrive with a 6.67-inch IPS LCD punch-hole panel that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Dimensity 920 chipset, LPPDR4x RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage.

The 11i HyperCharge will house a 4,500mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. The device will come loaded with MIUI 12.5 based Android 11.

It will feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear camera setup may comprise of a 108-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper, and a 2-megapixel telemacro camera. The device will be also equipped with JBL powered dual stereo speakers. There is no word on the pricing of the device.

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Key details of alleged Redmi Note 11T Pro, Note 11 Pro (global), Note 11S, POCO M4 leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 1, 2021

The Note 11 series of smartphones that are available in China include four devices such as Redmi Note 11 4G, Redmi Note 11 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G. The Note 11 5G has been rebranded as the Redmi Note 11T 5G in India and POCO M4 Pro 5G in the global markets. Fresh information shared by Xiaomiui.net reveals that the company is working on a couple of new Note 11 models for the global markets.

The report reveals that there are four Note 11 series of phones in the works. Two of these devices may feature a Qualcomm chip, while the other two may come with a MediaTek chip. These phones are likely to come with identical specs. Out of the four, two are expected to arrive in the market with POCO branding. The publication has shared tentative names of these upcoming devices.

Redmi Note 11T Pro / POCO M4

Codenamed as Veux, the device has K6S series model numbers such as 2201116SC, 2201116SR, 2201116SI, and 2201116SG for markets such as China, Japan, India, and Global markets. The handset is expected to arrive with two different camera sensors for different regions. This device may carry the Redmi Note 11T Pro moniker and is likely to feature a Qualcomm chipset. It is expected to feature a 64-megapixel Samsung GW3 or 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 lens, which will be coupled with an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide camera and a 2-megapixel OmniVision OV02A macro camera.

The K6P model numbers such as 2201116PI and 2201116PG is expected to launch as a POCO device in markets like India and Global markets. In terms of specs, it will be identical to the Redmi Note 11T Pro. The device may arrive in the market with the POCO M4 moniker.

Redmi Note 11S

Redmi Note 11 kernel source code — Redmi Note 11 Pro/Pro+

Codenamed as Viva / Vida, the device has K6T series model numbers 2201116TI and 2201116TG. It will be a MediaTek chip powered device heading to India and Global markets. It may come with a 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 lens, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel OV2A OmniVision macro camera. It could be called Redmi Note 11S. It is unclear whether it will be a 4G or 5G device.

Codenamed as Miel, the device carries K7S series model number 2201117SI. It is expected to arrive in India with specs like a 90Hz display, MediaTek chip, and its rear camera setup may include a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B40 main camera, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel OV02A OmniVision macro camera. There is a Pro variant of the device, which is codenamed as ‘Miel_pro’ and it has a 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 main camera. This model is also tentatively called Redmi Note 11S.

Next device is codenamed as Fleur and 2201117PG (K7P) model number. Aimed towards the Global market, it is said to be a POCO variant of the above-mentioned Meil model.

Redmi Note 11 Pro

Codenamed as Spes, the device has K7T series model numbers such as 2201117TY, 2201117TL, 2201117T, and 2201117TG. The Redmi Note 11 Pro that debuted in China features the MediaTek Dimensity 920 chip. The K7T model is expected to arrive as its Snapdragon variant and is likely to be called Redmi Note 11 Pro. There is an NFC variant of the device with Spesn codename. The device is expected to arrive with a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 lens, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel OV2A OmniVision macro camera.

The above-mentioned may appear confusing. It is advisable to wait for further reports to get accurate information on their final product names.

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Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip; will power next-gen Android flagship smartphones

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Jeet

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Nov 30, 2021

As expected, Qualcomm has today announced its next-generation flagship smartphone processor at the Snapdragon Tech Summit. The new chipset is called Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the company has also revealed details about the processor.

The chipset has been launched as a successor of the Snapdragon 888 but now the company has adopted a new naming scheme and this new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is the first chipset to bear a new naming scheme.

As you would typically expect, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is focused on improvements in six major areas — 5G connectivity, camera sensors, AI, gaming, audio, and security. It is also built using the 4nm process instead of the 5nm process on which its predecessor Snapdragon 888 was built.

It is the first chip from Qualcomm to feature the latest Armv9 architecture. The eight-core Kryo CPU has a single Cortex-X2 prime core at 3.0GHz, three Cortex-A710 performance cores at 2.5GHz, and four Cortex-A510 efficiency cores at 1.8GHz.

Overall, the company says that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 offers up to 20 percent better performance and is up to 30 percent more power-efficient than its predecessor. It has a new Adreno GPU that is promised to offer 30 percent faster graphics rendering, in addition to 25 percent better power efficiency.

It has a new imaging system that comes with an 18-bit ISP, with improved dynamic range, color, and speeds. It supports 8K HDR video along with a new Bokeh Engine that brings Portrait Mode-style shots to video. There’s also an Always-On ISP that delivers low power consumption to tasks like face unlock.

For connectivity, it comes packed with a Snapdragon X65 modem which is Qualcomm’s fourth-generation 5G modem and is built on the existing mmWave and sub-6GHz compatibility, with support for up to 10Gbps speeds and the latest 3GPP Release 16 specification. It is coupled with the FastConnect 6900 Mobile Connectivity System, which it claims to offer the best WiFi 6 speeds.

It supports Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E, along with Bluetooth LE Audio, and the company’s Snapdragon Sound technology that enables AptX Lossless wireless audio. Taking care of the security is the new Trust Management Engine. It also supports the Android Ready SE standard, with support for digital car keys, driver’s licenses, IDs, and e-money wallets. There’s also built-in iSIM support for directly connecting to cellular networks.

For artificial intelligence, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 features Qualcomm’s latest Hexagon processor with the seventh-generation AI engine. It is claimed to be four times faster than its predecessor and up to 1.7 times more power-efficient.

Qualcomm has revealed that the first devices powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor are expected to launch by the end of this year. Currently, the list of the brands that have signed up to launch a device powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 includes Black Shark, Honor, iQOO, Motorola, Nubia, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, Redmi, SHARP, Sony Corporation, Vivo, Xiaomi, and ZTE.

Interestingly, companies like Samsung and Google are missing from the list as they are among the brands pushing for the in-house development of their own chips to reduce reliance on third-party vendors.

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Infinix INBook X1 & X1 Pro launching in India on December 8

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 30, 2021

Transsion Holdings subsidiary Infinix is a popular brand in the Indian market. The brand has not only released various categories of smartphones but has also made inroads into the smart TV market. Infinix will be looking to catch in on its popularity as it plans to unveil its first laptop in India.

The laptop dubbed Infinix INBook X1 series will be launched on December 8, according to a teaser poster released by Flipkart. The InBook X1 was first announced in the Philippines back in October but the company won’t be launching a single model this time around. The series will debut with the Infinix INBook X1 and INBook X1 Pro.

The teaser poster shared some details of the notebook series to include a thin and light metal body, with an aircraft-grade aluminium finish. The laptops will also come with a big 55Wh battery that can support up to 13 hours of video playback. Perhaps, the most interesting aspect is that the laptops will run on the latest Windows 11 operating system out of the box. You’ll also get up to 512GB of NVMe storage and up to 16GB of RAM.

The teaser suggests the pricing will be around Rs 30,000 to Rs. 40,000 and considering the source, it will likely be sold exclusively on Flipkart.

The earlier launch in the Philippines shows the Inbook X1 will pack a 14-inch full-HHD display having 180-degree viewing angles and a maximum brightness of 300 nits. The device equally features support for 65W USB-PD charging over a Type-C port.

OPPO recruits ColorOS 12 Open Beta testers for Reno5 5G, Reno5 Pro+ 5G in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 30, 2021

Earlier today, OPPO announced the ColorOS 12 update plan for the month of December 2021 in China. According to the schedule, the company is supposed to open ColorOS 12 Open Beta registrations for the OPPO Reno5 5G and the OPPO Reno5 Pro+ 5G on December 1. However, for some reason, the firm has already started recruiting testers a couple of days ahead of the stipulated timeline.

OPPO Reno5 Pro+ poster — OPPO Reno5 Pro+

According to two separate official announcement posts on OPPO Community China, the company has begun to accept Android 12-based ColorOS 12 Open Beta registrations for the following devices running the mentioned firmware version.

OPPO Reno5 Pro+ Artist Limited Edition 5G – A.26
OPPO Reno5 Pro+ 5G – A.27
OPPO Reno5 5G – A.33

The smartphone maker has been recruiting testers for these handsets since November 29. The registrations are scheduled to close at 3 PM (local time) on December 1.

To enroll in the program, users will have to go through Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow on-screen instructions. Selected applicants will receive the beta update via OTA within three working days.

Candidates have an option to take part in a questionnaire to increase their chance of selection. Further, they can also apply for the next batch if they don’t get selected now.

As far as the stable update for these phones is concerned, OPPO is yet to make an announcement regarding it. Anyway, the smartphones could get access to stable builds in January at the earliest.

Alleged Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 PPT slides reveal key details, Snapdragon G3x handheld dev kit

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 30, 2021

US fabless chip manufacturer Qualcomm will be holding the annual Snapdragon Technology Summit in some hours’ time in Hawaii. The event is expected to see the company announce the new generation of Snapdragon mobile platform.

Ahead of the event, VideoCardZ claims to have obtained the PPT slides of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship processor. The purported slides show the highlights of the features and specifications of the flagship processor. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is seen to be manufactured using a 4nm process. This brings about a 20% increase in the CPU performance while the power consumption is reduced by 30%.

The chipset is also equipped with the 4th generation Adreno GPU of which the GPU performance is increased by 30%. Also, the new GPU brings about a reduction in the power consumption by 25% while the Vulkan performance is increased by 60%.

The slides also show the Snapdragon processor is equipped with the seventh-generation Qualcomm AI engine and the third-generation Qualcomm Sensing Hub. It is also equipped with Snapdragon sight bringing an improvement in the image output. It also brings support 5G Modem-RF, WiFi 6/6E.

In addition, the PPT slides show that Qualcomm will cooperate with Razer to launch a developer kit for handheld gaming devices equipped with the Snapdragon G3x chip. The device provides a 120Hz HDR OLED display and is equipped with a 6000mAh large battery.

We’ll have to wait until the launch event to find out more details.

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Tecno Camon 18T launched in Pakistan with Helio G85 and 48MP Selfie camera

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Pranav Sawant

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Nov 30, 2021

Tecno has recently launched an entry-level smartphone in Pakistan dubbed Tecno Pop 5 LTE. Today, the company has launched another budget-centric phone called the Tecno Camon 18T. It adds to the Camon 18 lineup by bringing Helio G85, triple cameras, and a big battery to the table.

The Tecno Camon 18T is priced at PKR 28,999(~$165) for the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. It comes in Purple, Ceramic White, and Dusk Gray colour variants. The smartphone can be purchased from all the authorised stores in the country.

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The Camon 18T comes with a similar design as the other Camon 18 sibling. It has a 6.8-inch punch-hole display with a Full-HD+ resolution. The device has an IPS LCD panel with thin bezels. It holds a 48MP selfie camera which happens to be one of its highlights.

Moving to the rear, the smartphone has a triple camera system with a 48MP main sensor, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth-sensing camera. It comes powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging technology. The smartphone comes with a side-facing fingerprint scanner which also doubles up as a power button. The 4G phone runs on Android 11 out of the box with HiOS on top of it.

As of now, there’s no word on its global availability but we may soon see it in other Asian markets.

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