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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 91Mobilesreport, 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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%.
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.
Redmi Note 11T 5G
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.
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.
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.
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.
OPPO Reno7 Pro
A report coming from 91Mobilesclaims 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Earlier this month, a Chinese tipster claimed that the Redmi K50 series will come with four different chipsets such as Snapdragon 870, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Dimensity 7000, and Dimensity 9000. Now, reliable tipster, Digital Chat Station has also tipped on the SoCs that will power some of the Redmi K50 phones.
According to the tipster, the Redmi K50 models will come preinstalled with the latest MIUI 13. Past reports have claimed that even the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12X that are expected to launch in December will arrive with MIUI 13 preinstalled. However, it is unclear whether these devices will get MIUI 13 based on Android 12 or Android 11.
The tipster has reiterated that the Redmi K50 models will feature the Dimensity 7000 and Dimensity 9000 chipsets. He added that the performance of these chipsets is not as fast as that of the Snapdragon 870 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoCs.
Redmi K40 Gaming
MediaTek had recently announced the Dimensity 9000 as the world’s first SoC built with TSMC’s 4nm processing technology. The Dimensity 7000 is yet to go official.
It is speculated that Xiaomi devices codenamed Matisse (L10 shortened model number) and Rubens (L11A shortened model number) may debut in the Chinese market as the Redmi K50 series gaming smartphones. It is believed that the Matisse model will be powered by the Dimensity 9000 SoC. This phone is speculated to carry POCO branding in other markets. This device is speculated to feature specs like a 120Hz or 144Hz OLED screen, an in-display fingerprint scanner, a 64-megapixel + 13-mgeapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera unit. It is speculated that there is another variant of this phone with a 108-megapixel primary camera. This phone may launch in the Chinese market as the Redmi K50 Gaming or K50 Gaming Pro and it may arrive as the POCO F4 GT in other markets.
On the other hand, the Xiaomi Rubens debuted as the Redmi K50 Gaming Standard Edition. It is likely to feature the Dimensity 7000 and a triple camera unit led by a 64-megapixel camera.
Motorola will be announcing dual flagship phones in December in China. Both phones with model numbers XT2175-2 and XT2201-2 have appeared in the database of the TENAA and 3C certification sites of China with all the major specs and images. These phones are said to be powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, which is expected to go official tomorrow. A Weibo post from Chen Jin, who is Lenovo China’s General Manager for the mobile division has revealed the name of the XT2201 model.
The X2175 model has already launched in global markets with the Moto G200 moniker. Some reports have claimed that this model may debut in the market with the Moto Edge S30 moniker. The first teaser released by the brand had revealed that its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered flagship will carry Moto Edge X branding. As can be seen in the below-shown screengrab, Chen Jin has is using a new phone named the Moto Edge X30 to compose Weibo posts.
Jin’s Weibo posts state that the new phone has Gorilla Glass panels on both sides and a new processor that offers powerful performance. He also mentioned that the phone will arrive with a bunch of new features. In the comments section of the post, Jin mentioned that it will be the first device to offer My UI 3.0 experience.
It can be said based on recent reports that the Moto Edge X30 could be coming with a 6.67-inch OLED panel that produces a Full HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It may feature a 60-megapixel front camera and its rear camera setup may include a pair of 50-megapixel cameras and a 2-megapixel snapper.
Moto Edge X30’s TENAA iamges
The device may ship with up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage in China. It may house a 5,000mAh battery with 68W fast charging support. This device is likely to debut with the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra name in the global markets.
Honor is all set to launch its new Honor 60 series smartphones in its home country China tomorrow, i.e. 1st December. While several details related to the upcoming phones have surfaced online, the full specs of the devices have now leaked online.
A new report coming from 91Mobiles reveals the full specifications of the upcoming Honor 60 and Honor 60 Pro smartphones, just hours before the official launch of the devices in the Chinese market.
It is being claimed that the Honor 60 features a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED panel, offering a pixel density of 395ppi and possibly a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset, coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
The phone has a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 108-megapixel main sensor paired with an f/1.9 aperture lens, an 8-megapixel f/2.0 ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel f/2.4 depth sensor. It is rumored to have a 50-megapixel front-facing snapper.
In a recent teaser video, the company has confirmed that the phone will have support for camera gestures, including support for high-fiving to capture images, waving, and making a fist, among others, giving users a more convenient option for capturing photos.
The phone is running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MagicUI 5.0 on top. The device is powered by a 4,800mAh battery and supports 66W fast charging. It measures 161.4×73.3×7.98mm and weighs 179 grams. The smartphone will come in three colors — Bright Black, Starry Sky Blue, and Jade Green.
Details about the Honor 60 Pro still remain under the wraps but the device is expected to have a similar display as the standard model and the same 108MP primary camera sensor on the back panel. To more about this, we will have to wait for Honor to officially launch these new smartphones tomorrow in China.
Earlier this year, Chinese giant Huawei launched its new tablet device in the market, dubbed as Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6. Now, an engineering version of the device has been spotted online which was used for testing, hinting at a higher refresh rate.
The Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 launched so far features a 12.6-inch display with a 60Hz refresh rate. Now, the engineering model with a 120Hz refresh rate has appeared online which the company was using for internal testing.
It is being reported that the company was working on a 120Hz refresh rate display for the tablet but couldn’t offer it when the device got launched because of supply chain issues. Currently, it’s not confirmed if the company plans to launch this 120Hz screen model in the market or not.
It is powered by the Kirin 9000 series chipset. The Wi-Fi version comes with the Kirin 9000E while the 5G version is powered by the Kirin 9000 chipset. It packs up to 512GB of internal storage and there’s support for storage expansion via Huawei’s NM card slot.
The device features a 12.6-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and 5.6mm slim bezels that give it a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. It has a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, DCI-P3 color gamut, and a Delta E color accuracy rating of less than 0.5.
It comes with eight speakers tuned by Harman Kardon and with Histen 7.0 sound effects. It is also equipped with four microphones designed to pick up your voice from several meters away and also cancel background noise when having a video call or recording. The tablet is powered by a 10,050mAh battery that supports 40W fast wired charging, 27W wireless fast charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.
This year Xiaomi launched a new series of phones focused on design. The first model from the series is called Xiaomi Civi and it is definitely one of the most beautiful phones ever released. But the company clearly took inspiration from the latest OPPO devices in order to realize that astonishing finish for the glass back. Talking about OPPO, it just came up with another beautiful phone: the OPPO Reno7 5G, sporting a different design from its predecessor and very original design elements. Here is a comparison between two of the most beautiful phones in the whole market: the Xiaomi CIVI and the OPPO Reno7 5G
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
32 MP front camera
BATTERY
4500 mAh, fast charging 60W
4500 mAh, fast charging 55W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
Both these phones come with a stunning design: which one to choose? It is mostly a matter of taste. The finish is similar: an opaque but brilliant glass back with a great microcrystalline finish changing color depending on the light angle. The OPPO Reno7 is more compact, while the Xiaomi Civi is bigger but also thinner and lighter. With a thickness of just 7 mm and a weight of 166 grams, the Xiaomi Civi is one of the thinnest and most lightweight phones of 2021. On the other hand, the OPPO Reno7 5G sports an amazing LED ring around the camera which can light up when you receive notifications. If you are nostalgic and you miss the notification LED, you will love it.
Display
One of the most important advantages of the Xiaomi Civi over the OPPO Reno7 is the presence of a superior display. First of all, the Xiaomi Civi has a wider panel, with a diagonal of 6.55 inches (against just 6.43 inches). It is an OLED display that shows up to one billion colors, it supports Dolby Vision, the HDR10+, and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The OPPO Reno7 5G can only show 16M colors and it has a lower 90 Hz refresh rate. Further, it lacks Dolby Vision, so the image quality on streaming platforms will surely be inferior. Both the phones feature an in-display fingerprint reader, but the Xiaomi Civi is the only one with stereo speakers.
Hardware/Software
There are no significant differences between the hardware components of these two handsets, but there is one. Xiaomi Civi and OPPO Reno7 5G are powered by the Snapdragon 778G mobile platform running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz and paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. The OPPO Reno7 5G has a slower UFS 2.1 storage, while the Xiaomi Civi has a faster UFS 2.2. native storage. Both the phones are based on Android 11, but the OPPO Reno7 5G runs ColorOS 12 out of the box with all the new features of the recently announced customization, while you do not get the MIUI 13 with the Xiaomi Civi.
Camera
The camera departments of the OPPO Reno7 5G and the Xiaomi Civi are almost the same: the phones pack a 64 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, a 2 MP macro camera, and a 32 MP selfie snapper. On the paper, the only noticeable difference between these handsets is the focal aperture: it is brighter on the OPPO Reno7 with f/1.7, which means it may be better in low light conditions.
Battery
The battery capacity of these devices is the same: 4500 mAh. But the OPPO Reno7 should be able to provide a longer battery life because its display is more efficient. The OPPO Reno7 5G also features a faster technology to charge the battery, but the difference between the twos is just 5W: the Reno7 5G has 60W fast charging, while the Xiaomi Civi has 55W.
OPPO Reno7 5G vs Xiaomi CIVI: Price
The starting price of the Xiaomi Civi roughly translates into €380/$430 at the actual change, while the OPPO Reno7 5G starts from €360/$405. Overall, these phones are not very different, if we exclude the design. The Xiaomi Civi actually comes with a better display and stereo speakers: this is very important for multimedia lovers. The OPPO Reno7 5G offers that interesting LED light on the back, but for the rest, it is very similar to the Xiaomi Civi but with an inferior display and mono speaker. Which one would you pick?
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