OPPO Reno7 vs Reno7 Pro vs Reno7 SE: Specs Comparison

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Nov 27, 2021

The OPPO Reno7 series went official in China and soon it will hit the Indian market as well. It won’t come to Europe like all the odd numbers of the series (except the first generation), but there is a chance that the devices from this lineup will hit the European market in 2022 under the OPPO Find X4 series. As for now, the new series is composed of three variants: OPPO Reno7, Reno7 Pro, and Reno7 SE, one of which is a flagship, while the others are mid-rangers. This is a comparison between their specifications.

OPPO Reno7 vs OPPO Reno7 Pro vs OPPO Reno7 SE

	OPPO Reno7 5G	OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G	OPPO Reno7 SE
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	156.8 x 72.1 x 7.6 mm, 185 g	158.2 x 73.2 x 7.5 mm, 180 g	160.2 x 73.2 x 7.5 mm, 171 g
DISPLAY	6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, octa-core 2.4 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 1200 Max, octa-core 3 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 900, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11, ColorOS	Android 11, ColorOS	Android 11, ColorOS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP camera, f/1.7 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 32 MP f/2.4 front camera	Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 32 MP f/2.4 front camera	Triple 48 + 2 + 2 MP camera, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY	4500 mAh, fast charging 60W	4500 mAh, fast charging 65W	4500 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse charging	Dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse charging	Dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse charging

Design

The OPPO Reno7 comes with a new design scheme: OPPO decided to ditch the curved screen on all the variants and opted for a design with a flat display and iPhone-like flat borders, just like the vanilla version of the OPPO Reno6 series. The exception is the OPPO Reno7 SE which still comes with a flat display, but it has curved borders like most of the other phones out there. The camera module has a brand new look and, on the OPPO Reno7 and the Reno7 Pro, it also comes with a LED ring for notifications and more.

Display

There are not very important differences between the displays of these phones, but the OPPO Reno7 Pro provides the best specifications on paper. The display of the OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G is not only wider, but it even provides a better image quality thanks to the HDR10+ certification enhancing the experience on streaming platforms. Further, it has a higher peak brightness with up to 920 nits. All the phones from the OPPO Reno7 series have an AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution, an in-display fingerprint reader, and a 90 Hz refresh rate, but the panels of the OPPO Reno7 and the Reno 7 SE are smaller with a diagonal of 6.43 inches.

Specs & Software

As already mentioned above, OPPO Reno7 and Reno7 SE are midrange phones, while the OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G has flagship-class hardware. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 Max mobile platform, which is an upgraded version of the DImensity 1200 providing higher performance. The SoC is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. Between the OPPO Reno7 and the Reno7 SE, the former is more powerful thanks to its Snapdragon 778G mobile platform, and, unlike the latter, it offers up to 12 GB of RAM just like the Pro sibling. All the phones run ColorOS 12 out of the box, but it is still based on Android 11.

Camera

The only device from this series providing a high-end camera experience is the OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G. It is far from flagship camera phones, but it comes with a great Sony IMX766 main camera sporting a 50 MP resolution and OIS. Unfortunately, the secondary sensors are not good enough for high-end phones, so you won’t get so much versatility. The OPPO Reno7 5G comes right after with a 64 MP triple camera.

Battery

All of these phones are equipped with a 4500 mAh battery, but the OPPO Reno7 should be the one with the longest battery life because it has a smaller display than OPPO Reno7 Pro and a better production process than OPPO Reno7 SE. The OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G has the fastest charging tech with a power of 65W.

Price

OPPO Reno7 has a €380/$430 starting price, Reno7 Pro starts from €520/$589, and Reno7 SE begins at €310/$351. Each device has its pro and cons with the Reno7 being very close to the Pro variant if we exclude hardware and camera. Which one would you pick?

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OPPO Reno7 vs OPPO Reno7 Pro vs OPPO Reno7 SE: PRO and CONS

OPPO Reno 7 5G

PROS

60W fast charging
Great design
Good quality price ratio
Nice 64 MP rear camera

CONS

Midrange hardware

OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G

PROS

65W fast charging
Great design
Best cameras
Flagship hardware

CONS

Price
Dimensions

OPPO Reno7 SE

PROS

More affordable
Lighter
UFS 2.2 storage

CONS

Inferior hardware
Inferior cameras

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Deal: Grab Redmi Note 11 4G for $199 internationally!

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 27, 2021

Black Friday is over but you can still grab this amazing deal offered by Giztop on the newly released Redmi Note 11 4G. The retailer is offering the Redmi Note 11 4G device for $199 to international customers!

The interested customers can grab the Redmi Note 11 4G smartphone in three colors: Black, White, and Blue. However, you can also choose between the two different storage options of 4GB RAM + 128 GB and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. It is the best price deal from Giztop on the newly launched smartphone that is currently retailing in the Chinese market only.

Redmi Note 11 4G specifications and features

The Redmi Note 11 4G has a 6.5-inch FHD+ LCD display that delivers a 90Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and a 1,500:1 aspect ratio. It has an 8-megapixel camera on the front for capturing selfies. Its rear shell has a triple camera unit with a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 120-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The Helio G88 powers the device with 4 GB / 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. It comes with 128 GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. For more storage, it features a dedicated microSD card slot. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging and 9W reverse charging. It ships with a 22.5W fast charger.

The device is loaded with MIUI 12.5 based Android 11. It also offers features such as dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, IR blaster, dual stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Don’t miss a chance to get the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G carrying these exciting specifications for $199 via Giztop.

Doogee V20 5G scheduled to launch in January 2022, featuring 2K AMOLED screen and a secondary display

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 27, 2021

Earlier today, the Chinese smartphone maker, Doogee confirmed their upcoming rugged 5G smartphone, the Doogee V20, will be officially launched and available for purchase in January 2022.

After the success of the V10 that was released in August of 2021, Doogee has announced the V20, which will focus and improve the features that made the V10 succeed, namely its large battery, fast charging, cameras, and temperature measurement capabilities.

Doogee V20 is the first rugged phone to feature a 6.43-inch Samsung AMOLED display with 2k resolution. The display also features 409ppi pixel density, an aspect ratio of 20:9, a dynamic contrast ratio of 80000:1 and is capable of displaying 16.7 million different colors. The front camera is placed in the top center as a punch-hole cutout.

The unique design of this rugged phone is also enhanced by a secondary display provided adjacent to the rear camera module. The 1.05-inch display provides functionality-based features like displaying time, notifications, incoming calls and allowing you to control your music.

When it comes down to toughness, the body of the Doogee V20 consists of Aerospace grade carbon fiber, making the phone lightweight as well as the toughest rugged smartphone available in the market. This claim is backed by various credentials like IP68 and IP69K waterproof certificates, MIL-STD-810G droop proof certificate, and the MODE high and low-temperature resistant certificate.

The Doogee V20 also appears to house a triple rear camera setup with an LED flash, but no official specs of these cameras have been unveiled thus far, so stay tuned as we will be covering its launch event scheduled for January 2022.

In the meantime, you can participate in a giveaway hosted by Doogee with a chance to win their upcoming V20 device as well as many other exciting gifts!

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Black Friday Deal: Get Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 for as low as $350 at Giztop

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Nov 27, 2021

Giztop is giving out an amazing deal on Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro under the Black Friday– Cyber Monday 2021 sale. Under this sale, you can now buy the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2021 which generally retails for $490 at a heavily discounted price of $369 only. Moreover, you get an additional 5% OFF by using the coupon code: GT5. Thus the final price comes down to $350.55 only. This super deal ends on 30 November.

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Lenovo XiaoXin Pad Pro is a premium tablet that features an 11.5 inch, 2.5K OLED display and is powered by the Snapdragon 870 Octa-Core Processor. The tablet comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM. XiaoXin Pad Pro is fueled by a powerful 8600mAh battery that gives you 8 hours of non-stop usage on one single charge and supports 20W fast charging. The tablet features 4 JBL certified speakers and dual 8MP front and 13MP + 5MP rear cameras.

So, this holiday season if you are planning to buy a tablet for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, then check out this super deal on the 11.5-inch Xiaoxin Pad Pro. Please note that this tablet is compatible with an official Lenovo Smart Keyboard and Stylus touch Pen that can be purchased separately. This deal ends on 30 November. So grab your Xiaoxina Pad Pro before the deal expires.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

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Huawei has reportedly started mass production of its next-gen foldable phones

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 27, 2021

According to industry sources, Huawei had begun the mass production of its next generation of foldable phones in November. The models will be competing with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 but the price is expected to be lower.

A report by Economic Times (via IT Home) said that an investor meeting was held on November 25 where Zhaoli Technology revealed it had commenced mass manufacturing of a new foldable smartphone hinge for a customer. This hinge was said to be cheaper to make and thus granted a higher rate of return. While Zhaoli Technology had not specified who the hinges were being produced for, industry observers were positive that it was for Huawei.

Foldable smartphones are obviously the next big thing in smartphone design, and almost every major player is dedicating huge resources to their development. The success of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 particularly served as an incentive for other brands as it was proof that buyers no longer see foldables as experimental devices.

After all, foldable phones have until now often cost twice a regular smartphone despite being rather clunky. So, when the Galaxy Z Flip3 came into the picture with its affordable price tag, it managed to sell over a million units in just 40 days. Samsung, having tasted success, now plans to increase foldable phone shipments from 7 million to 13 million by 2022, including 4 million Galaxy Z Fold and 9 million Galaxy Z Flip models.

On the other hand, Samsung’s main rival in the foldable space – Huawei – is currently lagging behind in the game owing to restrictions from the US.

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Older OPPO Enco TWS earphones receive new features

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 27, 2021

OPPO has announced the rollout of new firmware updates for multiple OPPO Enco-branded truly wireless earphones. The new software builds will be pushed to four models, namely Enco X, Enco Air, Enco Play, and Enco Free2 from December 1. Let’s take a look at the new features that are being introduced.

OPPO Enco Air W32 Featured — OPPO Enco Air

According to an official announcement post by the OPPO Smart Life Weibo account, the double-tap camera control feature from Enco Free2 and Enco Free2i is now available for older Enco Models. The eligible earbuds include Enco X, Enco Air, and Enco Play.

The double-tap camera control feature on Enco TWS earphones only works on select smartphones running ColorOS. Also, the version of the software should be at least ColorOS 11.3.

Further, the Enco X also gets the personalized sound boost from the Enco Free2 series. This feature is available on ColorOS, other Android skins (Android 6.0 or above), and iOS. Users need to install the HeyTap app on non-ColorOS handsets to utilize the feature.

Lastly, the Enco Free2 from earlier this year receives dual-connection capability from the newly released Enco Free2i. Hence, users can now switch between two paired devices seamlessly. This feature works on all devices, irrespective of the platform and product category.

In order to experience the above-mentioned features, users will have to update their TWS earbuds to the latest firmware version available on or after December 1. This can be performed using the HeyTap application. The features should be also available in international markets in the coming days.

Xiaomi president asks if Redmi K50 series needs an SE model, netizens suggest otherwise

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 27, 2021

Lu Weibing, president of Xiaomi Group China and general manager of the Redmi brand today took to Weibo to seek netizens’ opinion on whether the upcoming Redmi K50 series needs an SE version.

The post saw some conflicting replies, but overall, the sentiments seemed to be leaning towards such a model being unnecessary since the K50 series already will be offering 4 models. Others – the more curious types – said they’ll only be able to decide upon getting some further details about the device’s config.

The remainder of the commentators said that the Redmi K50 SE can be a smaller model, noting that while compact phones don’t sell that well, it will be great to give an extra choice to buyers. Such a model can also come with an LCD display.

As to why Lu Weibing posed such a question, it could be possible that the GM is looking to compensate for the lacking of a Redmi K40S model this year. Xiaomi had last year launched a Redmi K30 followed by a Redmi K30S last year in China – a trend we didn’t see in 2021. Or it could simply be an attempt to lock horns with the freshly launched Reno7 series that does include an affordable SE model.

Either way, it does not make much sense to add yet another model to the already-jampacked Redmi K50 series that’s comprised of four models codenamed I10, I10a, I11, I11r. Too many offerings can sometimes confuse buyers after all.

At present, not much is known about the K50 series, although leaks have suggested that the I10 will be equipped with Dimensity 9000 processor and the I10a model will use the Snapdragon 870 processor. The lineup will be using four different processors from both MediaTek and Qualcomm.

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OPPO launches Reno7 series gift box with special mobile case and starry sky projection lamp

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 27, 2021

OPPO today announced a new limited edition gift box with accessories for the just-announced Reno7 series. The gift box is dubbed “Meteor Treasure Limited Gift Box” and contains a customized mobile phone case, two metal chains, and a starry sky projection lamp. The entire package is worth 699 Yuan (~$109) but you can get it for just 19.9 Yuan (~$3) if purchased with the Reno7 series. Being a limited-time offer, the gift box is available in very limited quantities so you’d want to hurry if you’re looking to grab one.

Coming to the stuff included in the gift box, there is firstly the transparent for the OPPO Reno7 with a shooting star pattern. The case has a couple of metal eyelets using which one of the metal chains can be installed, which will allow you to carry the device as if it were a purse or will simply help you improve your grip over it.

The case is paired with a night lamp. This one isn’t your regular lamp though as it’s capable of projecting nebula and starry sky effects all over your room, creating a mesmerizing little light show. The lamp is a product of a collaboration between OPPO and POCOMO.

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As for the OPPO Reno7 series, it is comprised of three models this year, namely the OPPO Reno7, Reno7 Pro, and Reno7 SE. All three have fairly compact, slim, and light builds and features a boxy design, which seems to have drawn inspiration from the iPhone 12 series. The OPPO Reno7 Pro has perhaps the slimmest bezels we have ever seen on a phone and even comes with a unique notification light around its camera bump. For further details on the three models, check this out.

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Chinese car maker BYD unveils a branded smartwatch that can be used to unlock its cars

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 27, 2021

We are in the era of smart things and this cuts across smart homes to smartwatches, smartphones, and even smart cars that are integrated with top-notch technologies, the most advanced being autonomous driving. cars are also integrated with features that activate keyless entry using a smartphone. China’s carmaker BYD recently started including an NFC module on the left rearview mirror which allows not just NFC-enabled mobile phones to unlock the car but also smartwatches to unlock. At the moment, only the OPPO Watch 2 is enabled to use this feature on BYD cars but that may change soon.

According to news emanating from China, the automobile giant will soon launch its own smartwatch. The watch will arrive with features such as smart ignition, comfortable entry, smart locking, raising and lowering windows, and opening the tailgate. The watch could effectively replace the car key and that is a good thing considering that it is always worn on the wrist and the risk of misplacing the key is eliminated.

The promotional posters of the smartwatch give us a clear look at the product. It has a round, rugged-looking dial with the BYD logo stamped on top of the metal bezel surrounding the display. The watch also seems to have a sapphire glass screen as well as rubber straps. Since it is a smartwatch, we expect it to come with several watch faces and to bring features such as steps counter, exercise pedometer, heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, call reminder, temperature sensor, and others. Thus, in addition to activating keyless car entry, the watch will also serve as a fitness tracker

The BYD smartwatch is expected to go on sale in December but the price is yet to be revealed.

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Mercedes Benz VISION EQXX EV with a range of up to 1000km launching January 3, 2022

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 27, 2021

The world is increasingly gravitating toward a green society with efficient and environmentally sustainable energy solutions. The transformation from combustible engines to electric vehicles has been astonishing and fast in some countries. Traditional carmakers are reinventing their manufacturing choices with targets for ultimately exiting the gas-powered engines for all-electrics as early as the turn of the next decade. Mercedes Benz is renowned for its luxury lineup of fast and efficient vehicles. It is now making steady progress in transiting to a full EV manufacturer by 2030. There are several models under development, but the company has teased with the super-efficient VISION EQXX all-electric vehicle which is billed for launch on January 3.

The Mercedes Benz VISION EQXX will come with some solid features and great efficiency across several segments. It offers a driving range of 1,000 km on a single charge, which is as high as it can get presently. The initial range specification for the VISION EQXX when it was first announced last year was 1,200km. In the opinion of Marcus Schafer, Mercedes Benz COO, the company is making strong progress in its strategic ambition to lead in Electric Drive. Schafer says the VISION EQXX is set to become the most efficient EV ever built to date.

As Mercedes Benz continues to pursue its electrification goals, it hopes to continue to improve the efficiency of its EV offerings for it to have a competitive edge in a fast-growing market. The battery cells that will power the batteries, according to the company, will offer a higher energy density than what obtains presently. Although still a concept vehicle,, the Mercedes Benz VISION EQXX could provide hints on how the company’s EV lineup may look.

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MIUI ‘Smart toolbox’ renamed as ‘Sidebar’

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 27, 2021

Earlier this month, Samsung’s ‘Edge panel’-like feature made its way to MIUI. The Chinese tech giant called it ‘Smart toolbox’. The feature is still under testing but its name has already been changed within a few days.

Xiaomi recently introduced ‘Smart toolbox’ in the MIUI weekly beta channel. The feature is nothing but a clone of ‘Edge panel’ found in Samsung smartphones and tablets. It is also offered by other OEMs.

For some reason, Xiaomi took more time to implement this feature. Above all, the company gave it an unclear name. Thankfully, the firm has now fixed the name.

According to MIUI SYSTEM UPDATES Telegram channel, ‘Smart toolbox’ has been now renamed ‘Sidebar’. The new name comes via an update to the MIUI Security app, which bumps up the version to V5.8.1-211123.

The official changelog mentions the renaming of the said feature, fixing known bugs, and improving overall performance. Since there’s no indication of any addition, we don’t expect them either.

Like most MIUI options, we expect ‘Sidebar’ to get better with inputs from users in the coming days. Currently, it can be accessed always, while playing games, or while playing videos. It is only capable of showing pinned applications and some tools.

It could get smarter like ‘Smart Sidebar 2.0’ found in OPPO’s ColorOS 12 in the near future.

Xiaomi Ingres may launch as POCO F4 Pro, Redmi K50 Pro, Xiaomi 12X Pro in different markets

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 27, 2021

We first heard about Xiaomi Ingres at the end of August. A month later in September, certain details about the phone emerged. Two months from that, a report now says that this handset will be sold under three names worldwide.

According to a report by Xiaomiui, the upcoming Xiaomi Ingres bears shortened model number L11. This model number was recently tipped to belong to the Redmi K50 series.

The smartphone has now appeared in the IMEI database with three different model numbers confirming multiple regional variants and brandings. At present, it has the following model numbers.

Xiaomi Ingres (L11) Model Numbers

22011211C – China
22011211G – Global
22011211I – India

The listings say that in China, the device will be released under the Redmi brand. Whereas, in India, it will sport Xiaomi branding. Elsewhere, it will be a POCO smartphone.

Previous findings from MIUI code have revealed that the handset will be powered by the yet-to-be-announced Qualcomm SM8450 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 1). Hence, Xiaomiui suggests that this phone could be called Redmi K50 Pro in China, Xiaomi 12X Pro in India, and POCO F4 Pro in other parts of the world.

Further, the device is said to sport a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 64MP OmniVision OV64B primary sensor, an ultrawide unit, and a macro snapper. It is expected to feature a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, however, a reliable tipster Digital Chat Station hinted at an in-display fingerprint sensor not long ago.

As far as the launch timeline is concerned, the smartphone is anticipated to debut in January 2022, as per the first four digits of its model numbers. Lastly, although the MIUI development for the handset began in August 2021, there’s a chance it might hit the market with MIUI 13 based on Android 12.

Vivo Y32 appears on TENAA with Y33s-like design

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Pranav Sawant

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Nov 27, 2021

Chinese phone maker Vivo recently launched the Vivo Y76 smartphone in Malaysia with specs like Dimensity 700 SoC and 50MP triple cameras. Now, the company is gearing to launch another phone soon as a phone dubbed Vivo Y32 has appeared on TENAA certification.

The Vivo Y32 carries the model number V2158A and sports a Vivo Y33s-like design. For those who are unaware, the Vivo Y33s was launched last month and it seems that Y32 will be its sibling with a similar design footprint. The smartphone features a water-drop notch display and has a triple rear camera setup.

It seems that the Vivo Y32 will be just another budget offering with similar specs to the Vivo Y33s for different markets. Recently, the phone passed China’s 3C certification revealing an 18W fast charging support. It also affirms that the phone could be a budget 4G offering for the Chinese market.

As of now, there’s little information about the phone, but we expect the device to pass more certifications soon followed by a launch this year.

Vivo Y33s Specifications

The Vivo Y33s comes with a 6.58-inch water-drop notch display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It has an LCD panel with a 60Hz refresh rate. Upfront, it features a 16MP single-camera setup. At the rear, it has a 50MP + 2MP + 2MP triple camera system.

Under the hood, it comes powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with support got 18W fast charging technology. The smartphone boots on Android 11 out of the box and has FunchTouch OS 11.1 on top of it. As for ports, it has a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Samsung Galaxy A13 4G is already in works at Greater Noida Factory in India

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Pranav Sawant

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Nov 27, 2021

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A13 5G soon as it has already passed multiple certifications. Now, news broke that the 4G variant of the same device may also launch soon as the company has started the initial production for the phone. In fact, a piece of news touts that Samsung has started the production for the Samsung Galaxy A13 4G in India itself.

According to 91Mobiles, Samsung has begun the production of the 4G units in its Greater Noida factory in India. Rumors are rife that the phone will come with a plastic body featuring a glossy finish. Unlike the upcoming 5G version, the 4G version will have a quadruple camera system placed vertically at the back.

The smartphone will come with a USB Type-C port for charging, which hints for a fast charging support on the phone. And, it will have a 3.5mm headphone jack and a speaker grille at the bottom. It will have the power button and the volume rocker on the right spine.

Apart from this, there’s no other information about the device but since the device has made it to the leaks, we expect the renders of the 4G version to appear soon.

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G Specifications(Expected)

In related news, the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G is slated to launch soon in select markets. Recently the smartphone passed multiple certifications andit was learned that it will be come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. It will be pairedwith a 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of onboard storage.

The device is expected to feature a 6.48-inch LCD display with an FHD+ resolution. It will come equipped with a triple camera system with a 50MP primary lens, a 5MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP depth sensing lens. Under the roof, it will house a 5,000mAh battery with a support for 25W fast charging technology.

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Vivo V15 vs Vivo Y50t: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 26, 2021

In the last few days, we found out that there is an old phone which is still popular among Gizmochina’s readers: the Vivo V15. Despite this handset making its debut almost three years ago, there are a lot of people still interested in this device for various reasons. But does it still make sense to buy such a phone in 2021 or it is passed and you should opt for something more recent? In order to answer this question, we decided to compare the Vivo V15 with one of the most recent phones sold in the same price range: the Vivo Y50t. This handset hitten the shelves earlier this month with midrange specifications and no 5G in order to provide a very affordable price. Here is a comparison between the specifications of the Vivo V15 and the Vivo Y50t.

Vivo V15 vs Vivo Y50t

	Vivo V15	Vivo Y50t
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	161.2 x 75.9 x 8.5 mm, 189.5 grams	162 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm, 190 grams
DISPLAY	6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), IPS LCD	6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	MediaTek Helio P70, octa-core 2.1 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, octa-core 2.3 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, Funtouch OS	Android 10, Origin OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 48 + 8 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 48 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh, fast charging	4500 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

The design of the Vivo V15 looks very suggestive for two main reasons: the first is the fact that it provides a full-screen experience, without a notch and without any hole, thanks to the presence of a motorized pop-up camera. The second is the very high screen to body ratio, with very narrow bezels around the display. This phone is entirely built of plastic with the exception of the front glass, but it still looks premium. Further, its display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The design of the Vivo Y50t may look more modern on the rear side due to the camera module, but the front panel is less impressive. That is why I would go for the Vivo V15.

Display

On the paper, the displays of the Vivo V15 and the Vivo Y50t have the same main specifications, with the exception of the Gorilla Glass 5 protection which is present only on the V15 and the punch hole of the Vivo Y50t. They are IPS LCD panels with a diagonal of 6.53 inches and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, and they have a standard refresh rate. We are talking about average displays in the mid/low-end segment, nothing special but nothing disappointing. The Vivo V15 has a rear-mounted fingerprint reader, while the fingerprint scanner of the Vivo Y50t is side-mounted.

Hardware/Software

There is a big difference between the hardware of these two handsets. The Vivo V15 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P70 chipset, while the Vivo Y50t has the Snapdragon 720G. The Snapdragon 720G is much more powerful than the Helio P70 and it is built with an 8 nm production process, which means the energy consumption is lower. Further, the Vivo Y50t has 8 GB of RAM, while the Vivo V15 stops at 6 GB. Last but not least, the internal storage of the Vivo Y50t is UFS 2.1, while the Vivo V15 has an eMMC storage. Even when it comes to the software the Vivo Y50t is more recommended: it ships with Android 10 and OriginOS out of the box, while the Vivo V15 is still based on Android 9 Pie.

Camera

If you need a superior rear camera, then you should go for the Vivo Y50t: it has a better 48 MP main sensor. On the other hand, the Vivo V15 has better secondary sensors: an 8 MP ultrawide camera and a 5 MP depth sensor, while the Vivo V15 provides two useless 2 MP cameras for macros and depth. Another advantage of the Vivo V15 is its amazing 32 MP front camera, while the Y50t has a low-end 8 MP snapper.

Battery

The Vivo Y50t is equipped with a bigger 4500 mAh battery which, alongside the 8 nm processor providing a lower energy consumption, allows for longer battery life.

Vivo V15 vs Vivo Y50t: Price

Despite it being released in 2019, the Vivo V15 is still a great phone nowadays. Its original price was €310/$351, but now the street prices are a lot more affordable and close to the Vivo Y50t selling for about €190/$215. The Vivo Y50t wins the comparison because of its better chipset, bigger battery, updated software, but the Vivo V15 is a better phone for selfies and includes an ultrawide camera and a better design among its pros.

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Vivo V15 vs Vivo Y50t: PRO and CONS

Vivo V15

PROS

Full screen display
Gorilla Glass 5
Better front camera
Pop-up camera

CONS

Smaller battery
Android 9 Pie

Vivo Y50t

PROS

Better chipset
Bigger battery
Superior camera
Android 10 and Origin OS

CONS

Inferior front camera

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Apple beats Vivo to emerge as the largest smartphone vendor in China in October 2021

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 26, 2021

Apple iPhones and other products are very popular all over the world even in China. This is mostly due to their quality – both hardware and software. They are also seen as status symbols perhaps due to their high prices. But the US company started experiencing a dwindling fortune in China as a result of the rise of indigenous firms like Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo, and Huawei who tend to offer flagship smartphones with almost the same build and camera quality as iPhones at half the price of Apple’s flagship smartphones.

However, the shift to designs that are more appealing than the large bezel styles of previous iPhones seemed to have engineered a resurgence as the brand has seen a steady rise in its fortunes since the iPhone X to date. The rise culminated in Apple rating among the top 4 brands in China as of September 2021.

A report by market research firm Counterpoint Research has now revealed that Apple threw a surprise by edging out Vivo to emerge as the number one smartphone vendor in China! The reach firm noted that this is the first time since December 2015 Apple was emerging as the largest smartphone vendor in China.

The feat is no doubt made possible by the exploits of the iPhone 13 series that got released not too long ago. The brand’s sales grew 46% over the figure for September. This is the highest growth recorded in October 2021 by any vendor in China. In contrast, the entire Chinese smartphone market grew by just 2% MoM during the period. Also, the fall of Huawei as a result of the US trade ban contributed to Apple’s growth. Huawei’s flagship smartphones have often heated Apple’s in terms of the camera prowess on DXOMark. The smartphones also offer the same build quality and amazing features as those on the iPhones but for a lesser price offering.

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Amazing Black Friday deals on YADEA KS3, KS5, K5S Pro Electric Scooters!

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 26, 2021

Yadea, the world’s leading brand in the electric two-wheeler industry, has participated in the Black Friday sale via its multiple offerings on Amazon. The brand offers three electric scooters at massive discounts, namely

Yadea electric scooter KS5pro

The Yadea KS5 Pro is an expertly designed and powerful electric scooter with easy and smooth operation. Featuring a 500W rear wheel motor and high capacity battery (36V/15.6AH), the e-scooter has a top speed of 21.8 mph, with the ability to travel up to 37.2 miles in a single trip under ideal conditions. All you need to do is power on, kick off the ground, and take off. Thanks to an easy-to-read LED display, simple and smooth speed adjustment, and an effective braking system, experience ultimate effortless control. The KS5 Pro has a max weight load capacity of 242lbs and comes with an IP54 waterproof certification. Equipped with dual safe-lock latches, this electric scooter is easy and safe to fold and store within seconds.

The Yadea electric scooter KS5 Pro, which usually retails for $759 on Amazon, is available at a 20% discount, bringing its price down to a mind-blowing $645! This discount can be availed via a coupon on Amazon that should be present below the price of the scooter. The deal is valid till November 26th, 11:59:59 PM on the black models, while the white models are on sale from November 27th to November 29th.

Yadea electric scooter KS5

The Yadea KS5 is an optimized and upgraded electric scooter for commuting and traveling. With max-power-550W rear wheel motors, the scooter accelerates to a max speed of 18.6 MPH and is capable of a 25-mile range under suitable conditions. Triple brake design and double shock absorption offer a comfortable riding experience. One-button operation is easy and convenient. One press to switch the speed mode (ECO D S) and two presses to control the headlight. The screen features a speedometer, current status, Bluetooth connection, headlight status, power mode, and battery life. The KS5 has a max weight load capacity of 242lbs and comes with an IP54 waterproof certification.

The Yadea electric scooter KS5, which usually retails for $639 on Amazon, is available at $511 to Amazon Prime customers! The discount is only valid on the smokey grey and mint blue color variants till November 29th.

Yadea electric scooter KS3

The Yadea KS3 features a top speed of 15.6 mph and 19 miles range per charge, allowing you to commute wherever you must or even go off-road! It is designed for riders who can carry it by hand when they reach their destination, hence no worries about parking space and theft. It is a foldable scooter weighing just under 15kg with a carrying capacity of about 100kg.

The KS3 usually retails for $569, but Amazon Prime customers can buy this e-scooter at a discounted price of $455! The black and red model of the KS3 will be available at $455 till the end of Black Friday, while the white model will go on discount from November 27th to 29th.

You can check out the Yadea KS5 Pro, KS5, and KS3 on Amazon.

Black Friday Deal: Get FLAT 30% OFF on all YEELIGHT Smart Lighting Products

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Daily Deals

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Nov 26, 2021

Yeelight is giving out one of its best deals ever under the Black Friday 2021 sale. Under this sale, you can now buy all Yeelight Smart Lighting Products at a Flat 30% Discount only at Yeelight US. Please note that this discount is applicable to all Yeelight products available on their website. This deal ends on 30 November.

So let’s check out some of their interesting and unique products.

Yeelight Smart LED Light Panels (Preorder)

Delivery from Dec 1 only

Retail Price: $139.99 Discounted Price: $97.99

Create an immersive and retro environment with this brand-new product. You can now convert any room into your personalized gaming zone with the game sync feature and enjoy a romantic date night or house party with lights synced to your favorite music.

Key Features:

Fluid Color, 16 Million Colors, Any Panel Combination
Music Sync
Game Sync with Razer Chroma™ RGB
Voice Control with Google, Samsung SmartThings, Amazon Alexa
App Control
20+ Preset Light Modes
Personalized Lighting Available

Yeelight Staria Bedside Lamp Pro

Retail Price: $68.99 Discounted Price: $48.29

Perfect lamp to illuminate your bedside or reading corner. The best part is you can control the lamp with a voice assistant without having to leave the comfort of your bed.

Key Features:

Red Dot Award-winner Design
Dimmable and Tunable
Voice Control supported by Apple Homekit, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
App Remote Control
Built-in Wireless Charger
Simple Control with One Touch

Yeelight Rechargeable Sensor Night Light [4 Pcs]

Retail Price: $49.99 Discounted Price: $34.99

Perfect to light up your lobby, hallway, bedroom, kitchen, and gallery. With this motion detecting night light you don’t need to be afraid of the dark anymore as it softly lights your pathway.

Key Features:

Rechargeable sensor led ambient nightlight
Ambient lights with 120-day long standby time
Flare-free & soft light protects your eyes
Equipped with an infrared sensor, the smart led ambient lighting can detect motion up to 5-7m away
Either attached to the surface or hung with a hook, the ambient led light can easily be placed at any corner of your room

Yeelight Smart LED Light Bulb 1S (Color)

Retail Price: $24.99 Discounted Price: $17.49

One-stop solution for your lighting needs. The bulb features 16 million color options and a color temperature adjustment function. This means you will always find a color that suits your mood and the smart bulb can adjust the texture and temperature of your light thereby creating different environments as per your need.

Key Features:

16 million colors from warm white to cool white
Special Game sync mode for an immersive gaming experience
Supports voice control with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple Homekit, etc.
Achieves 800 lumens of luminous flux with only 8.5W
Group control function with Yeelight app

Yeelight LED Smart lamp D2

Retail Price: $59.99 Discounted Price: $41.99

Highly portable multifunctional lamp. Carry it with you anywhere and everywhere you go.

Key Features:

On/Off with Double Tap
16 Million Colors
Dimmable and Adjustable Color Temperature
Voice Control supported by Apple Homekit, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
App Control
Music Sync
Flowing Color Mode

Please note that there are many more interesting and useful smart light products available on their website. The Black Friday discount of Flat 30% OFF is available on their entire product line. This deal ends on 30 November. So grab your discounted smart light before the deal expires.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

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Here’s a first look at the Vivo S12 expected to launch in China next month

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 26, 2021

BBK subsidiary Vivo is expected to launch the S12 series in China next month. The series is comprised of the Vivo S12 and S12 Pro. The two upcoming Vivo phones were recently certified by TENAA and 3C in China bearing the model numbers V2162A and V2163A. A tipster has now released a couple of images of the S12 on Twitter, showing the front and rear designs.

Although the image is blurry, we can see that the Vivo S12 will have a similar front design as the S12 Pro. What we can’t say for sure is if there will be a curved edge display on the side of the display screen. We already know, from leaks, that the S12 Pro will have a curved edge display. The S12 may likely have the same curved-edge display considering that both models have the same notch design at the top of the display.

Vivo S12 First Look Launching Next Month in China.

Notch 😁
Triple Rear Camera pic.twitter.com/ye6ziNeIF9

— Ankit (@TechnoAnkit1) November 26, 2021

The rear aspect of the vanilla S12 is shown to hold a triple camera setup aligned vertically at the top left corner of the rear panel. The camera specification is not known but the S12 Pro is expected to have a 50-megapixel main camera. There may likely be some variation in the camera setup on the S12.

In addition, the Pro variant is expected to come in three color variants while the S12 will be available in a single color. The leaked image is that of a gold color model.

Vivo is yet to officially reveal the launch itinerary of the S12 series but we expect the launch schedule to be revealed soon.

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Reyee RG-E5 Smart Wi-Fi 6 Router available for $108.79 at Black Friday sale!

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 26, 2021

With Black Friday sales going full force on e-commerce sites like Amazon and Aliexpress, we at Gizmochina are working hard to find you the best deals on the best products. The Reyee RG-E5 Smart Wi-Fi 6 Router is one such deal.

Reyee is a globally-based brand specializing in wireless routers for household units, enterprises, and hospitality. Reyee participates in the Black Friday sale by offering their Reyee RG-E5 Smart Wi-Fi 6 Router, which usually retails for $149 at a discounted price of $108.79! (Extra Coupon: (REYEEBFCM)

The Reyee RG-E5 provides a good Wireless Experience with Wi-Fi 6. This Wi-Fi 6 router offers two radio bands, a 2.4GHz band, and a 5GHz band. The 2.4GHz band operates at a lower frequency than the 5GHz band and offers a better range because it is more adept at penetrating walls and other structures. And the 5GHz band provides high bandwidth and high-speed access. The router is also capable of handling lots of smart home devices at the same time. This Wi-Fi 6 mesh router has eight external omnidirectional high-gain antennas equipped with 4+4 high-power FEM amplifiers. Combined with beamforming filtering, the signal coverage is up to 3000 sq. ft. with seamless roaming.

The router features Reyee Mesh, a self-developed networking technology for multiple routers wireless connection, which supports both a wired connection and One-Click wireless pairing mode. You can click the Reyee Mesh button to complete the multiple devices pairing process with zero configuration. Terminals can automatically switch, allowing you to roam between the connected routers seamlessly.

Under the 802.11ax Wi-Fi standard, OFDMA divides each channel into small sub-channels, allowing signals from multiple devices (up to 128) to be bundled together and transmitted simultaneously, providing greater network capacity, efficiency, and reducing latency for a smoother Wi-Fi experience.

If weak Wi-Fi signals plague your home or workplace, this mesh router is what you need. With the Black Friday offer price of $127, Reyee RG-E5 Smart Wi-Fi 6 Router is a deal that cannot be missed. Click this link to check out the product on Amazon.