Samsung Galaxy A23 tipped to feature 50MP camera

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Nov 30, 2021

Samsung is gearing up to launch new Galaxy A series models in 2022. We have been learning about these devices for the past few days. A new report now sheds some details on the upcoming Galaxy A23.

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G Mint Featured — Samsung Galaxy A22 5G

According to GalaxyClub, Samsung will be releasing the successor of the Galaxy A22 in the form of Galaxy A23. Just like its predecessor, the newer handset will be available in both 4G and 5G variants.

The publication says that the smartphone will feature a 50MP primary camera. In case you do not know, the Galaxy A13 is also expected to come with the same camera.

Unfortunately, nothing else is known about the Galaxy A23. Hence, we are looking forward to learning more about the Galaxy A22’s successor in the form of leaks and certifications in the coming days.

The Samsung Galaxy A22 released this year comes in 4G and 5G models. The two variants of the device differ from each other in many aspects though they have a near-identical design and name.

The same could happen for the Galaxy A23, however, we don’t have any proof for it thus far. By value-wise, the 4G version of Galaxy A22 is a better phone overall. On the other hand, the Galaxy A22 5G sacrifices certain basic features for 5G connectivity.

Xiaomi spends 2 Billion Yuan to establish new corporate management firm in China

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Sean

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Nov 30, 2021

Earlier this week, the Wuhan Yibayiling Corporate Management Co., Ltd. was established in China with a registered capital of 2 billion Yuan (roughly 313 million US Dollars). This firm is fully owned by the Xiaomi Corporation.

According to a pandaily report, the news arrives from a business registration information, which also revealed that the newly establishes is legally represented by Alain Lam. The information states that the business scope includes enterprise management, enterprise management consulting, and information consulting services. As per the Chinese tech giant, the sizeable investment to establish the firm will help in driving its business development forward as well.

Notably, the investment also arrives as the company recently shared its financial report for the third quarter of this year. This report showcased that Xiaomi invested in more than 360 companies by the end of the third quarter, with its total investment reaching around 59.1 billion Yuan (roughly 9.2 billion US Dollars). Apart from investments into other firms, the company has recently even registered its second automobile unit, as it seeks to expand its prospects in the booming electric vehicle market. It is even planning on building a new car production plant in Beijing, which will have an annual production capacity of 300,000 units.

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Huawei Lipstick Earbuds Review: A Great Fusion of Fashion and Technology

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Paco Zheng

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Nov 30, 2021

After spending some time with the Huawei Lipstick Earbuds, it’s pretty obvious to me that the main selling point of this is its design and look. Especially targeting the female segment of the market. It has an excellent build quality, but other things are pretty average. The main aspect we are going to discuss today is to what extent can you enjoy and appreciate this aesthetic design.

Huawei Lipstick Earbuds Review: Design

Let’s start with the built quality. The build is fantastic, especially because the metal build quality is very solid. The steel body of both earbuds and the charging case gives it a decent sense of luxury. The polished design is very smooth, just like a mirror. It does occasionally catch fingerprints, but it’s resistant to scratching, so you don’t have to worry about putting it into a bag with a lot of other stuff. The overall size is a bit bigger, but I’ve asked many girls around me, and they replied they don’t care about the size because they’re carrying a bag full of other stuff wherever they go anyway.

The Huawei Lipstick Earbuds are very light and comfortable. The earbuds fit pretty well in your ears, and you will forget their presence after wearing them for a little while.

Huawei Lipstick Earbuds Review: Sound Quality & Battery Life

Speaking of its sound and other features, the sound quality is pretty average, not very impressive, but it’s enough for daily usage. Active noise-canceling also works fine, not the top-class level, but it works pretty well. Latency however is very impressive, being as low as 90ms, which is barely perceivable. These earbuds feature the usual functions you can find with other premium or expensive earphones.

As for the battery life, it lasts for 4 hours with one full charge and 22 hours with a charging case.

Huawei Lipstick Earbuds Review: Do girls love this design?

So going back to the main topic, the design. I think the charging case is gorgeous, the black and gold combination with the right shape, makes it look very elegant and pretty as a real high-end lipstick case. When you open it up, you see the earbuds with bright red color and this is where it gets a somewhat controversial.

As a guy, I decided not to judge these earbuds based on their appearance, since this is specifically targeted at girls. What I did instead was, I took a few pictures of it, sent them to a few friends who were girls. Some of them thought it looked beautiful, and they would love to have it no matter what the price is, while others thought it won’t match very well with most of the clothes and make-ups they had, so they were not very excited.

So mostly, it depends on your personal preference. If you are intending to get one of these for your girlfriend or wife, check in advance whether they will like it or not, because this is not for everybody’s taste.

In conclusion, it has a great built quality. Sound quality and other features are average for this price range. So the only main reason you would buy this is if you, or the person who is going to receive this as a gift, love its design.

Anker announces it has become the world’s number 1 charging brand

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 30, 2021

Anker today announced that it has become the world’s number one digital charging brand. The company quoted retail sales stats from Euromonitor International, the world’s authoritative market research organization for the same.

Anker was established 10 years ago and came up with the game-changing PowerIQ technology back in 2013. PowerIQ works by instantly identifying your device, effectively eliminating the need to install any additional software for it to work. The tech is used in Anker’s USB wall chargers, car chargers, and even power banks, all of which are programmed to charge your device as quickly and possible without compromising on security.

In 2015, Anker launched an enhanced version of its charging cables, capable of withstanding 5,000 bends. This was followed by the company launching GaN or Gallium Nitride chargers in 2018.

According to an official statement, Anker has kept the “#1 Best Seller” title on Amazon-based platforms since 2012. It ranks second in terms of sales in the US, dwarfed only by Apple’s ranking. In Japan, Anker ranks second in the consumer electronics category. And in China, the Anker Nano, launched in October 2020 helped make the company the third-party brand with the largest share of chargers listed on Tmall and JD.com.

The Anker Nano series comes in a standard 20W charger, as well as a combo version that’s paired with the One Piece power bank. There are even customized versions of GaN charging heads for League of Legends Yasuo and Jinx.

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Samsung launches its 35W Power Adapter Duo in India, with USB-C PD & 15W USB-A ports

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Sean

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Nov 30, 2021

Samsung has just launched a new charger in India. The company’s 35W Power Adapter Duo fast charger has just launched in the region with two ports, which enable you to charge two devices at the same time with its universal compatibility.

The new fast charger from the South Korean tech giant offers a USB Type C PD (power delivery) 3.0 Max 35W with Super Fast Charging along with a USB Type A PD 3.0 Max 25W charging as well. Through these ports, the charger supports a number of different products, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, wireless chargers, smartwatches, and more. Through its USB-C port, users can expect to charge two devices together with its USB C and A ports at 20W and 15W respectively.

As of right now, the Samsung 35W Power Adapter Duo fast charger is available in India through the company’s many retail stores, authorized resellers, major e-commerce platforms, and even its official Indian websites as well. It is being offered for a price tag of 2,299 INR or roughly 30 US Dollars. Previously, we had even reported on the EP-T6530 that featured a total of three ports and had a 65W power rating. Although, it remains to be seen if the charger is also launched in India. So stay tuned for more updates.

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Coolpad COOL 20 Pro to come with virtual RAM, 2-year warranty, 90-day replacement guarantee

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 30, 2021

Coolpad is all set to launch the Coolpad COOL 20 Pro tomorrow (December 1) in China. Ahead of that, the company has been teasing the features of the smartphone for the last few days. One of the latest teasers reveals the software, while the other details warranty and guarantee.

According to the official Weibo account of Coolpad, the upcoming Coolpad COOL 20 Pro will run COOLOS. This software will arrive with support for up to 5GB of virtual RAM. So with the top 8GB RAM model, users can get up to 13GB RAM with the feature.

Lately, all Chinese smartphone makers have been offering optional virtual RAM on their devices. Hence, it’s not surprising to learn that Coolpad will be joining the bandwagon as even South Korean tech giant Samsung provides this feature.

Unfortunately, the teaser does not disclose the Android version. Anyway, Geekbench had already revealed that the phone will run COOLOS based on Android 11.

Further, the second teaser says that the Coolpad COOL 20 Pro will come with a 2-year warranty. Additionally, customers will also get a 90-day replacement guarantee.

According to previous reports, the handset will sport features like a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, 50MP triple rear camera setup tuned by ArcSoft, 8MP front-facing camera, 6.59-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD), dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, MicroSD card slot, 4,400mAh battery, three colors, 8.3mm thickness, and 193g weight.

Get the brand new Oppo Reno 7 Pro for $699 at Giztop

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Nov 30, 2021

Oppo Reno 7 Pro which was launched a couple of days back, is now available for $699 at Giztop, for all global customers.

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Oppo Reno 7 Pro at $699 @Giztop

Oppo Reno 7 Pro features a 6.55” AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 1080 X 2400 p Full HD+ resolution, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Powered by an MTK Dimensity 1200 Max 5G chipset, the smartphone comes with 8GB / 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

Packed with a triple rear camera setup it features a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary cameras. For your selfies, you can use the 32MP front camera. Oppo Reno 7 Pro is fueled by a 4500mAh battery and supports 65W fast charging. It runs on Android 11 based Color OS 12 and comes with a 6th gen in-screen fingerprint reader. Other interesting features include the advanced VC liquid cooling technology, X-Axis linear motor, and dual stereo speakers.

You can now buy Oppo Reno 7 Pro for $699 only at Giztop. This price is applicable to the 8GB + 256GB Black, Gold, and Blue color variants. Please note that this is a Chinese edition phone but supports multiple languages and OTA updates and comes with pre-installed google mobile services and google play store.

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Samsung and Motorola battle it out to lead LATAM smartphone market, Xiaomi sees growth

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 30, 2021

The LATAM smartphone market grew only 0.7% YoY and 3.1 QoQ in Q3 2021, despite it getting increasingly saturated with new players. In the last year alone, at least five new brands entered the region but meaningful growth was held back by the ongoing global component shortages.

Samsung continued to hold the top spot in the market despite being impacted by Brazil and Vietnam factory woes (via Counterpoint Research). However, things from the company’s point of view did not look as good as its market share reached the lowest in previous seven quarters. As a result, Motorola which holds the number two spot managed to narrow the gap. Motorola has also been improving its product availability in the region and has thus managed to lead the Mexican market while also improving its position in Argentina and Brazil.

latam smartphone market counterpoint — Source: Counterpoint Research Market Monitor, Q3 2021

However, even Motorola doesn’t remain unchallenged as Xiaomi that currently ranks third has been improving its hold on the LATAM smartphone market. The company’s shipments almost doubled YoY. But its volume witnessed a drop compared to the last quarter – the first QoQ drop in three years. Xiaomi is a close leader in Colombia and a strong second player in Chile and Peru, and aims to become the leader in these three countries.

ZTE ranks fourth in Latin Market and has almost doubled its volume YoY, with Mexico being its biggest market. It is also focusing on growing in Colombia and Peru in the operator channel.

OPPO has continued to stay aggressive in Mexico and has now expanded to Colombia. The company still needs to work on brand recognition in the latter, so it might take longer to make an impact.

OPPO is followed by Apple and vivo. Apple saw its sales volume decrease to seasonality, as the iPhone 13 was launched only in October in most of LATAM. vivo, on the other hand, has been aggressively expanding its presence in the region and has grown beyond Columbia and Mexico, officially entering Chile.

The “others” category, particularly the “Local Kings”, was impacted once again by the ongoing semiconductor shortages.

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Xiaomi to launch 120W phone in India soon, could be the 11T Pro or 11i HyperCharge

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Sean

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Nov 30, 2021

A number of smartphone brands like Realme, Oppo, Vivo, and others are gearing up to launch smartphones with more than 100W fast charging support. Now, the latest report hints at Xiaomi planning on an imminent launch for a device with 120W fast charging, which could be one of two upcoming models.

According to a 91Mobiles report, the Chinese tech giant could launch either the Xiaomi 11T Pro or the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ that was recently announced in China. Although, the high end Note 11 model is set to debut in India as the rebranded Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge. The news arrives from industry sources close to the matter who also revealed that the announcement of this device would likely be before January.

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge — 11i HyperCharge

In other words, the smartphone with 120W fast charging support will launch sometime in December, although, an exact date of announcement is still unknown. Recently, the Xiaomi 11T Pro’s battery was spotted on the BIS certification database with the model number BM58, while a tipster had also revealed that the smartphone along with other products will launch in India soon. So, the 11T Pro might be the 120W fast charging model in question that is set to launch soon. Keep in mind that this is just an unconfirmed report at the moment, so take it with a pinch of salt for now.

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Mysterious Huawei 4G smartphone with 40W charging support appears on 3C

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 30, 2021

Although Huawei is struggling to manufacture new handsets, it still has plans to release new models in the coming months. A mysterious HUAWEI-branded smartphone has now made its appearance at the 3C certification agency. The listing reveals certain key details about the phone. Let’s take a look at what this device has to offer.

According to @WHYLAB, a new Huawei smartphone with model number BAL-AL00 has been certified by China’s 3C. The listing says that the handset will be limited to 4G connectivity, which is not surprising, given the sanctions imposed by the US government.

Apart from that, the listing discloses that the phone will ship with a 40W charger with model number HW-100400C02. This power adapter can charge devices at the following rates – 5V 2A, 9V 2A, and 10V 40A.

Huawei is rumored to launch its first clamshell foldable smartphone. We even reported on a new development regarding this phone earlier today. The new 3C certification could belong to this upcoming device

The new Galaxy Z Flip3-like foldable handset from Huawei is said to sport a less complex hinge design without comprising reliability. This hinge is reportedly under mass production by Zhaoli Technology.

Having said that, we expect Huawei BAL-AL00 to receive multiple other certifications if it is ready to hit the market. At the same time, we are looking forward to learning more about it via leaks and official teasers.

Moto G12 pricing and variants leaked, launch seems imminent

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 30, 2021

Motorola has recently launched a host of G-series of smartphones such as Moto G200, Moto G71, Moto G51, Moto G41, and Moto G31 in multiple markets. Fresh information reveals that the company will soon the Moto G12 handset, which appears to be a low-budget device. Now, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has teamed up with My Smart Price to share the leaked information on the pricing, variants and color options of the Moto G12.

Moto G12 price (Rumored)

The Moto G12 is expected to arrive in a single trim that offers 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage. It is likely to carry pricing of around €160 to €180. The device is expected to arrive in colors like black and blue. At present, there is no information on the specs and launch date of the Moto G12.

The Moto G30 and Moto G50 smartphones that debuted earlier this year were succeeded by the Moto G31 and Moto G51 phones, recently. Hence, the successor of the Moto G10 Power was expected to carry the Moto G11 moniker. The news about the Moto G12 suggests that the company may skip the G11 name.

Motorola Moto G10 Power Featured — Motorola Moto G10 Power

In related news, Motorola announced the Moto G31 handset in India yesterday with a starting price of Rs 12,999 (~$173). Rumors have it that the Lenovo-owned company may launch the Moto G51 5G phone in India in December.

In addition, the company is reportedly gearing to launch the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC powered phone named Moto Edge X30 in China in the coming month. It is likely to be accompanied by the Snapdragon 888 Plus powered Moto Edge S30 handset.

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Edifier X2 TWS earbuds released with 7 hours battery life without charging case

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 30, 2021

Edifier recently released the Edifier X2 true wireless stereo earbuds with some pretty compelling specifications for the price, starting with a promised battery life of up to 7 hours without the charging case.

The Edifier X2 TWS earbuds feature an ergonomic design tailored to fit perfectly in your ears while maintaining a stylish look. Each of the earbuds weighs just 3.5g so you can virtually forget that you’re even wearing them.

But it’s not just the design alone that’s the highlight as Edifier has also given plenty of attention to the audio output of the earbuds. 13mm dynamic drivers have been used to output powerful sound, which the company promises will provide a “wide sound field and balanced listening feeling.” This is combined with other tech like optimized call noise reduction, reduce environmental noise interference, and enhanced human voice to improve sound clarity.

In terms of battery life, the Edifier X2 can output continuously for around 7 hours without the charging case. And with the case, the battery life can be stretched to a decent 21 hours. Each of the earbuds is packed with 37mAh batteries while the charging case holds a 350mAh one.

The Edifier X2 TWS earbuds support the Bluetooth 5.1 standard and protocols like HFP, A2DP, and AVRCP. The audio codec support seems to be limited to SBC.

If you are looking to purchase them, then head over to this Giztop link where the earbuds are in stock for $31.99. Black and white color options are available.

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Sony is working on PlayStation controllers for your smartphones

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Sean

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Nov 30, 2021

It appears that Sony is reigniting its efforts towards smartphone gaming. The company patent has revealed that the brand could be working on a PlayStation like controller that connects to your smartphone.

For those unaware, this wouldn’t be the first time the Japanese tech giant attempted at making gaming even more portable. Back in 2011, the company had made Sony Ericsson Xperia Play phone, which was a slider handset that featured a joypad and buttons that were similar to the controller of its popular gaming consoles. While the concept was quite innovative and ahead of its time, the technology at the time was rather limiting. Playing intensive 3D games at the time was impossible with the hardware at hand, although, this issue isn’t as limiting anymore.

Now, gaming smartphones are quite popular in the smartphone market, which offer top notch specs and features that can play intensive multiplayer titles like PUBG, which have a large map size as well. Furthermore, the company recently patented a new PlayStation like controller that is meant exclusively for smartphones. Looking at the images from this patent, we can see the iconic buttons, pads, and triggers that makes it a full fledged controller.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 2 — Unreleased Xperia Play 2

However, we have no way of knowing if it supports DualSense’s vibration motors as well. Just last year we had reported on the company’s unreleased Xperia Play 2 being spotted online. If this product is true, it would likely mean one of two things, either that the company is working on an accessory that fits with any smartphone for added gaming controls, or its an Xperia Play device that would offer game streaming (PS Now) along with smartphone functionality as well.

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Amazfit beats Huawei to become the third-largest smartwatch brand globally

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Jeet

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Nov 30, 2021

Amazfit, the company known for making wearable devices, has become the world’s third-largest smartwatch maker in the third quarter of this year, overtaking Chinese giant Huawei, reports Counterpoint Research’s Global Smartwatch Model Tracker.

The report claims that Amazfit has managed to ship around 9.9 million units of its smartwatches in Q3 2021, which is representing an increase of 89 percent over the same period in the previous year. It now has a 5.8% global smartwatch market share.

Amazfit GTR 2e All Colors Featured — Amazfit GTR 2e

Another highlight of the brand in the report is its increasing presence in the overseas market. The company’s sales from the overseas market accounted for 61.8 percent of its global shipments. In Germany, its sales increased 150 percent year-on-year while in Turkey, the brand’s shipments increased by 324 percent YoY.

It has seen a good response in the European market from regions like Italy, Spain, and Germany. A few products from the brand performed quite well in the market, including the GTR 2e, GTS 2e, and T-Rex Pro.

Further, the company also benefited from partnerships with Spartan, ESOK Rally in Turkey, All-Russian Zavidovu SUP Challenge, Israeli Beach Volleyball Championship, and Cruce Teques in Mexico.

Apple has retained its top position in the smartwatch market in Q3 with a 21.8% share but its market share fell by 10 percent YoY. South Korean tech giant Samsung grabs the second spot with record-high shipments of Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic, helping the brand increase its market share from 9.9% to 14.4%.

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Redmi Note 11T 5G launched with 90Hz display, Dimensity 810, 50MP dual cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 30, 2021

The Redmi Note 11T 5G has launched in India today as the successor to the Redmi Note 10T 5G, which debuted earlier this year as the first 5G-enabled Redmi Note series phone. As compared to the predecessor, the Note 11T 5G comes with improvements in departments like display, processor, cameras, and charging capabilities.

Redmi Note 11T 5G specifications and features

The Redmi Note 11T 5G has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD punch-hole screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz adaptive refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and Gorilla Glass protection. The smartphone offers a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. The Note 11T 5G’s rear camera module has a 50-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 119-degree FOV. Xiaomi is not offering those rubbish 2-megapixel depth/macro cameras on the Note 11T 5G.

The Note 11T has Dimensity 810 smartphones, which also powers the likes of Realme 8s 5G and Lava AGNI 5G in India. The device ships with 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It comes pre-installed with MIUI 12.5 and Android 11. For a smoother experience, while launching apps, the device comes with support for up to 3 GB of extended RAM.

The Note 11T has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging (in-box charger) through USB-C. For audiophiles, it offers dual stereo speakers and a 3.5mm audio jack. The other features that are packed inside the Note 11T include dual SIM support,5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, IR blaster, X-axis linear motor, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The Redmi Note 11T 5G is already available in China with the Redmi Note 11 5G moniker. A rebranded version of the same device is available in global markets with the POCO M4 Pro 5G moniker. While the POCO phone has the same specs, it offers a refreshed rear design.

Redmi Note 11T 5G price in India

Here is the pricing of the different variants of the Redmi Note 11T 5G in India:

4GB RAM + 64GB storage – Rs 16,999 (~$226)
6GB RAM + 128GB storage – Rs 17,999 (~$239)
8GB RAM + 128GB storage – Rs 19,999 (~$266)
Color variants: Matte Black, Stardust White and Aquamarine Blue

With the introductory discount of Rs 1,000 and additional Rs 1,000 discount with ICICI Bank credit cards and EMI, these variants of the Redmi Note 11T 5G can be bought for Rs 14,999 (~$200), Rs 15,999 (~$213), and Rs 17,999 (~$239), respectively. Buyers can also avail no-cost EMI offer for up to 9 months while purchasing the Note 11T 5G. The first sale of the phone is scheduled to take place on Dec. 2 in India. It will be available for purchase through Amazon India and Xiaomi India’s website.

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Realme 9 Pro+ has bagged BIS certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 30, 2021

Realme is prepping up the Realme 9 series for India. The lineup is likely to comprise of four models such as Realme 9, Realme 9i, Realme 9 Pro, and Realme 9 Pro+. Ahead of the expected early 2022 launch, the Realme 9 Pro Plus has bagged BIS certification in India.

In October, a Realme phone with RMX3393 was spotted at the IMEI database and the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). Now, what appears to be a variant of the same phone with model number RMX3392 has appeared in the database of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). According to popular tipster Mukul Sharma, the RMX3392 is expected to break cover in India as the Realme 9 Pro.

Realme 9 Pro Plus receives the Indian BIS certification.#Realme #Realme9ProPlus pic.twitter.com/7vxAAXiY2N

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) November 30, 2021

Probably, the RMX3392 model number belongs to the Indian variant of the Realme 9 Pro+. The BIS certification has no information on the specs of the device. It is speculated that the Realme phone with RMX3491 model number will debut in the market with the Realme 9i moniker.

A recent report claimed that Realme 9i’s global launch will be held in January 2022. As far as India is concerned, the company may hold two launch events for announcing the Realme 9i, Realme 9, Realme 9 Pro, and Realme 9 Pro+. The first one is likely to be held by the end of January. The other event is likely to be held in February.

Hopefully, the rumor mill will spill more information on the Realme 9 series of smartphones in the coming days. In related news, Realme is also planning to launch the Realme GT 2 Pro in multiple markets like China and India. It is expected to come with top-notch specs like a 6.51-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, OIS-enabled 50-megapixel triple cameras, and a 5,000mA battery with 125W fast charging.

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OPPO Reno7 and Reno7 Pro India pricing details leaked ahead of launch in January

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Jeet

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Nov 30, 2021

Last week, China-based manufacturer OPPO took the wraps off its latest Reno7 series smartphones. The company has launched three models in the series in its home market — OPPO Reno7, Reno7 Pro, and Reno SE.

It has already been reported that the company is expected to launch the OPPO Reno7 and Reno7 Pro smartphones in the Indian market sometime in January. Now, ahead of the launch in India, the pricing details of the devices have leaked online.

A report coming from 91Mobiles claims that the OPPO Reno7 will be priced between ₹28,000 and ₹31,000 while the Pro model will carry a price tag of ₹41,000 to ₹43,000. It seems that the OPPO Reno7 SE won’t get launched in India.

pAlong with the Reno7 series phones in the Indian market, the Chinese company is also expected to launch new TWS earbuds but nothing much is known about it at this point in time. The OPPO Watch Free is also expected to go official in India at the same time.

The OPPO Reno7 features a 6.43-inch Full HD+ 90Hz AMOLED display and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset, coupled with up to 12GB RAM LPDDR4X RAM, and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.

It has a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. On the front side, the device is equipped with a 32-megapixel snapper. The phone runs Android 11-based ColorOS 12 and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 60W fast charging support.

On the other hand, the OPPO Reno7 Pro features a 6.55-inch Full HD+ 90Hz AMOLED display and is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 1200-Max chipset. It comes packed with up to 12GB LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.

As for the photography department, the phone has a triple-camera that boasts a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, this one too has a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 snapper. The phone runs Android 11-based ColorOS and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 65W charging.

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Huawei’s upcoming foldable smartphone to have next-gen hinge with less complexity and more reliability

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Jeet

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Nov 30, 2021

Huawei was among the first companies to launch a foldable smartphone in the market when it debuted two such devices in the market — Huawei Mate X and Mate Xs. This year, in February, the company launched the Mate X2 smartphone with an inward folding design, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series.

Now, the company is working on another foldable smartphone which is supposedly featuring a clamshell design, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip lineup. But this time, the company is charging the hinge design for the smartphone.

As per the report coming from Weibo, Huawei will be using a next-generation hinge from Zhaoli Technology which is being developed for quite some time now. The company has said that a smartphone manufacturer will be using this new hinge and it seems that Huawei is the only brand that makes sense for this development.

The new hinge is said to be less complicated when compared to the ones already used by Huawei. But the hinge is also more reliable than the ones used in the past and the added bonus is that because of fewer parts, it is also less expensive.

Some reports indicate that the upcoming clamshell foldable smartphone could be named Huawei Mate V but the name has not been confirmed yet. It is expected to get launched soon and could come powered by the Kirin 9000 chipset. Just like recent Huawei phones, it is likely to be a 4G-only model because of the US-imposed sanctions on the company.

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Dimensity 7000’s new details leaked, may surpass Snapdragon 870 in performance

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 30, 2021

MediaTek is expected to soon announce the Dimensity 7000 chipset. It is said to be a toned-down version of the Dimensity 9000 SoC that was announced recently. Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station had recently shared the specs of the CPU and GPU information on the Dimensity 7000. Now, he has shared some new details of the SoC.

It is speculated that the upcoming Dimensity 7000 will be a 5nm chipset. The octa-core chip is expected to arrive with four Cortex-A78 CPU cores working at 2.75GHz and four Cortex-A55 CPU cores ticking at 2.0GHz. For graphics, it may arrive with Mali-G510 MC6 GPU. A recent report had suggested that the Dimensity 7000 powered phones may support up to 75W fast charging.

The Dimensity 7000 is said to be MediaTek’s next best chip after the Dimensity 9000. Today, the tipster claimed that D7000 can handle Full HD+ resolution with up to 168Hz refresh rate or Quad HD+ resolution with up to 120Hz resolution. The SoC is also expected to carry support for LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

As far as performance is concerned, the tipster claimed that the Dimensity 7000’s benchmarking score on GFX ES 3.0 is similar to the Snapdragon 870. He added that the AnTuTu score of the Dimensity 7000 is even better. There is no word on the launch date of the SoC. While the Dimensity 9000 has been already announced, MediaTek will be holding a dedicated unveiling event for it on Dec. 16 in China. Probably, the company may unleash the Dimensity 7000 SoC through the same event.

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OPPO China reveals ColorOS 12 update plan for December 2021

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 30, 2021

As we are about to enter December, OPPO has revealed its ColorOS 12 update plan for the upcoming month in China. A total of 11 devices will get access to open beta builds, while 8 handsets will be upgraded to the stable channel.

OPPO is the only major smartphone brand to release monthly OS upgrade schedules for its devices. The latest timeline announced by the company for its home country details the handsets that will be updated to Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta and stable in the month of December 2021.

According to the latest schedule, select handsets from 2021 and 2020 will receive open beta (public beta) builds. Whereas, last year’s flagship OPPO Find X2 series and this year’s OPPO Reno6 series will get the stable update.

ColorOS 12 Update Plan December 2021 China

Open Beta

December 1
- OPPO Reno5 Pro+ Artist Limited Edition 5G
- OPPO Reno5 Pro+ 5G
- OPPO Reno5 5G
December 10
- OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G
December 15
- OPPO A95 5G
December 23
- OnePlus 9R 5G
December 28
- OPPO ACE2 EVA Limited Edtion
- OPPO ACE2
- OPPO A93 5G
December 29
- OPPO Reno5 K 5G
- OPPO K9 5G

Stable

December 20
- OPPO Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition
- OPPO Find X2 Pro
- OPPO Find X2 League of Legends S10 Limited Edition
- OPPO Find X2
December 22
- OPPO Reno6 Pro+ 5G Detective Conan Limited Edition
- OPPO Reno6 Pro+ 5G
- OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G
December 28
- OPPO Reno6 5G

OPPO started improving its OS upgrade delivery beginning with ColorOS 7. It got much better with ColorOS 11. Now, with ColorOS 12, the company is setting the bar high.

As usual, this update timeline is subject to change depending on various factors.