OPPO Reno6 5G leads DXOMARK Battery rankings by beating iPhone 13 Pro Max

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Nov 18, 2021

Samsung launched the Galaxy A32 in India in March. The smartphone debuted in a single 6GB + 128GB storage configuration. Eight months later, the device now gets a new memory variant in the country.

Samsung Galaxy A32 Awesome White Black Violet Blue Featured — Samsung Galaxy A32

The Galaxy A32 now comes in a new 8GB RAM variant in India. Just like the 6GB RAM model, this one also has 128GB internal storage. The two versions of the handset currently retail at the following price tags.

Samsung Galaxy A32 India Price

6GB + 128GB – ₹21,999
8GB + 128GB – ₹24,499

The Samsung Galaxy A32 pales in comparison against the handsets in its price segment. It features a 6.4-inch FHD+ 90Hz Super AMOLED display, MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (macro) + 5MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 20MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery, 15W fast charging, and One UI 3.x based on Android 11.

Unlike the Galaxy A52, which is only slightly costlier, the Galaxy A32 does not offer water resistance and it is also not eligible for three Android updates. It also lacks OIS and houses a less powerful processor.

The cheaper Galaxy M32 is a much better option than the Galaxy A32. However, the former’s primary sales channel is online, while the latter has a wider availability across both offline as well as online channels.

Realme Narzo 50A Prime, Realme C35 monikers spotted, likely to launch soon

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Nov 18, 2021

Realme announced the Narzo 50i and Narzo 50A smartphones in September in India. The company is also expected to announce a couple of more Narzo branded phones such as Narzo 50 and Narzo 50 Pro. Fresh information reveals that the Narzo lineup will also include another model called the Narzo 50A Prime. In addition, the company is likely to launch a new C-series phone called the Realme C35.

Tipster Paras Guglani has shared a screenshot of a source code. It reveals that Realme phones with model numbers RMX3511 and RMX3516 may arrive with final marketing names such as Realme C35 and Narzo 50A Prime.

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There's More! Realme C35 [RMX3511], RMX3516 Narzo 50A Prime, and New RMX3521 coming soon!
Received EEC ✅#Realme #Narzo50APrime #RealmeC35 pic.twitter.com/3GlGxL3d3K

— Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) November 18, 2021

The image also reveals the existence of another Realme phone that has a RMX3521 model number. At present, there is no word on its final product name. The RMX3251 has been spotted for the first time, whereas the RMX3511 and RMX3516 have previously been spotted in the database of Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). The similar models of the C35 and Narzo 50A Prime suggests that there could be some similarities between the two devices. It remains to be seen whether the company debuts these phones before the end of the year in Europe and India.

Priced at Rs 7,499 (~$101) in India, the Narzo 50i features a 6.5-inch LCD HD+ display, Unisoc SC9863A chip, up to 4 GB of RAM, up to 64 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery. It has a 5-megapixel front camera and an 8-megapixel rear camera.

realme narzo 50A Featured A — Realme Narzo 50A

Launched with a pricing of Rs 11,499 (~$155), the Narzo 50A Prime features a 6.5-inch LCD HD+ screen, a side-facing fingerprint sensor, Helio G85 chip, 4 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, and a 6,000mAh battery with 18W charging support. It has an 8-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.

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Apple wins patent for an all-glass iPhone with a wraparound display

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Nov 18, 2021

Apple believes that the future of electronics is all glass and has been filing patents showcasing some really wild designs for about 8 years now. Recently, the Cupertino-based tech giant bagged another from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office about an all-glass iPhone, Mac Pro Tower, and even an Apple Watch.

apple iphone all glass wraparound display concept — Image: Patently Apple

The iPhone is the most interesting among the trio and features a six-sided glass enclosure, with at least the front and back of the phone featuring an actual display. The edges may also include displays though, all in all creating a device not unlike Xiaomi’s Mi MIX Alpha.

Apple theorizes that multiple glass sides may help erase or blend distinctions between various surfaces of the iPhone (via Patently Apple). This will be great to display content that spans across multiple surfaces. For example, a panoramic image stretching across the front panel, all the way to the back.

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Another use case that such an implementation will allow is icons being draggable across multiple surfaces when swiped. Navigation will also see some pretty upgraded capabilities allowing scrolling across almost every direction (up-down or even diagonally).

Apple also notes that the sides of the iPhone can also be made deformable to register force-based input. For example, a user may be able to squeeze the deformable sides of the phone to lower or raise music or content volume.

That said, an all-glass iPhone isn’t the only thing on Apple’s mind. The company also mentions a Mac Pro Tower concept with a similar all-glass build but with a transparent design. An Apple Watch with an enclosure made entirely or mostly out of glass is also being considered.

But of course, an-glass future will remain nothing more than a penned thought if the aforementioned enclosures are weak and with poor structural integrity. Apple seems to be aware of this and says that the enclosures can have walls with variable thickness to help increase the strength, crack resistance, or other physical properties. Variable thickness can also enable flex in some regions for interface purposes.

It is unlikely that the next generation of the iPhone or even the one after will be sporting tech like this. Still, if Apple manages to pull something off like this in the near future, it would be no less than a game-changer.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with Exynos 2200 spotted

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Nov 18, 2021

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy S22 series of smartphones in February next year. It is speculated that the S22, S22 Pro+, and S22 Ultra phones will be available with Snapdragon 8 Gen1 (aka. Snapdragon 898) and Exynos 2200 chipset variants in different markets. Recently, the S22 and S22+ were spotted with the Snapdragon chip at the Geekbench benchmarking site. Now, the Exynos 2200 edition of the S22 Ultra has surfaced on Geekbench to reveal some of its details.

A Samsung phone with SM-S908B appeared on Geekbench. The listing revealed that the device is powered by the s5e9925 chip, which appears to be the upcoming Exynos 2200 chipset. Reports have claimed that the chipset will include an AMD GPU.

The chip has four CPU cores running at 1.73GHz, three CPU cores working at 2.52GHz, and one CPU core clocking at 2.52GHz. The SoC is assisted by 8 GB of RAM. The device runs on the latest Android 12 OS, which is likely to be accompanied by the all-new One UI 4. It scored 691 and 3167 points in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, respectively.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra specifications (Rumoured)

The Galaxy S22 Ultra may come with a 6.81-inch AMOLED LTPO QHD+ 120hz display, up to 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. It may house a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra gets leaked in the form of early renders — Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra renders by OnLeaks

The S22 Ultra’s rear camera system may include a 108-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 12-megapixel telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and a 12-megapixel periscope zoom lens with 10x optical zoom. It is also expected to arrive with a dedicated slot for storing the S Pen stylus. It is expected to arrive in colors like black, white, dark red, and green.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series color options tipped

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Nov 18, 2021

Samsung did not launch the Galaxy Tab S8 series in 2021 due to the global semiconductor shortage. The successor to the premium Galaxy Tab S7 series is expected to release in early 2022. Ahead of that, we have been learning about these tablets via leaks and certifications for the past few weeks. Today, we get to know about the colors of these devices.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Render Leak 03 — Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Source: @OnLeaks via 91Mobiles

According to GalaxyClub, the Galaxy Tab S8 series by Samsung will be available in up to three colors. The vanilla and the plus models will come in three hues, while the Ultra will be only offered in a single color option.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series Colors

Galaxy Tab S8 (11-inch)
- Gray
- Silver
- Rose Gold

Galaxy Tab S8+ (12.4-inch)
- Gray
- Silver
- Rose Gold

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra (14.6-inch)
- Gray

Apart from colors, GalaxyClub does not say anything else about the upcoming premium Android tablets. But another recent report has revealed that these slates will exclusively use the next-gen Exynos chipset.

However, Geekbench says that they will be driven by the successor of Snapdragon 888 and will boot Android 12. There’s a chance that the trio could be debut devices for Android 12L.

Lastly, as per renders, the Galaxy S8 Ultra will sport a notch. As far as design is concerned, the slates will look similar to the Galaxy Tab S7 series.

AMD might be Samsung’s first 3nm customer, while its annual revenue rises by 65%: Report

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Nov 18, 2021

A recent report has just revealed that AMD might be the very first customer of Samsung Foundry‘s cutting edge 3nm process technology. The news also arrives as Team Red sees great annual performance, which marked an impressive 65 percent growth over last year.

According to WccFTech, DigiTimes‘s sources close to the industry believe that TSMC’s (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) close relationship with the Cupertino based Apple has made AMD consider choosing Samsung for its 3nm orders. The company wouldn’t be the only chipmaking giant eyeing the South Korean Foundry, as Qualcomm is also supposedly interested in Samsung’s 3nm process nodes.

Reportedly, the primary reason for both major chipmakers is due to their dissatisfaction with TSMC’s relation with the iPhone maker. Regardless of these rumors, TSMC is set to begin production from its 3nm process technology in the first half of next year. Although, Apple is likely to be one of the, if not, the first customer of TSMC’s 3nm process as the Taiwanese firm is believed to give Apple preference in procuring semiconductors manufactured using its advanced technologies.

In separate report from IC Insights, the known American PC chip manufacturer also saw a great performance this year. AMD is expected to be placed at the top of IC Insight’s list of top ten semiconductor growth companies for 2021. In this year, the company is projected to see an annual revenue rise of an impressive 65 percent over last year. This implies that it would be bringing in 16 billion US Dollars in the fiscal year of 2021. Notably, the rise also arrives after a strong performance in 2020 as well, in which the company saw a 45 percent revenue growth YoY reaching 9.8 billion US Dollars.

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Xiaomi 12 mass production reportedly started, may feature refreshed rear camera design

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Nov 18, 2021

Last year in December, Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi Mi 11 5G Xiaomi Mi 11 5G as the world’s first phone powered by the Snapdragon 888. Hence, it is likely that the Chinese manufacturer may launch the Xiaomi 12 with the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen1 in December in China. Fresh information reveals that the mass production of the phone has already started.

Current rumors have claimed that the Xiaomi 12 will feature a ring-shaped camera module. However, Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station claimed that the realm design of the Xiaomi 12’s rear camera is completely different from what’s being said. It seems that the Xiaomi 12 may sport a different camera rear design.

He also revealed that the Xiaomi 12’s mass production has started, which indicates that it could be one of the first phones to debut with the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 in December in the home market. Probably, the smartphone could be made available for purchase within this year or by early January in China.

It is believed that the model numbers 2201122C and 2203121C belong to the Xiaomi 12 series. The exact monikers of these devices are under the wraps. The global variant of the former phone with a 2201122G model number was recently certified with another 2201123G model by the EEC certification platform. The 2201122G model is also said to be heading to India since it has been spotted in the database of the BIS authority.

xiaomi mi 11 5g giztop 1 — Xiaomi Mi 11 5G

In related news, a Xiaomi phone with 2112123AC has recently bagged TENAA and 3C certifications in China. This model is said to be equipped with the Snapdragon 870 chipset and 67W fast charging.

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Apple launches Self Service Repair program in the United States

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Nov 18, 2021

Apple gets criticized for actively trying users to stop getting their products repaired and for having absurd policies like disabling Face ID when the screen is repaired or replaced by someone other than Apple.

But now, in a step towards being more do-it-yourself repair friendly, Apple has launched a new Self Service Repair program that will enable users to repair some products themself using official Apple parts and tools.

This new repair option will be available to the users in the United States from early 2022 and is expected to be rolled in other regions later the same yet. Initially, the program will offer resources to fix iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 and soon after that, the company will add support for M1-powered Mac devices.

It has been revealed that in the first phase of the Self Service Repair program, Apple will be focusing on the core components likes the battery, camera, and display, while the other parts will be eligible later. So far, the company has not revealed how much the parts would cost but will be offering credit to customers who return used parts for recycling.

Apple adds that this program is for people with experience in repairing electronics and warns that the vast majority of people are better off getting service from professionals, whether at Apple stores or authorized providers.

The development comes at a time when the White House, the Federal Trade Commission, and multiple states in the United States have backed the right-to-repair measures that could force Apple and other companies to allow customer maintenance.

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Maimang 10 specs, price emerge ahead of sale

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Nov 18, 2021

Huawei Maimang series of smartphones are exclusive to China Telecom. The carrier dropped the HUAWEI branding with the launch of Maimang 10 SE earlier this year. Four months later, details about the vanilla Maimang 10 emerge.

According to WHYLAB, China Telecom has quietly released Maimang 10 in China. The handset will be soon available for purchase in the coming days. The device is expected to carry a price tag of ¥2,299.

As per the phone’s TENAA certification, it is a tweaked version of yet another China Telecom-exclusive smartphone called NZONE S7 Pro, which went official at the end of June.

The highlights of Maimang 10 include a 6.6-inch HD+ 90Hz display with a punch-hole, MediaTek Dimensity 720 chipset, 40MP + 20MP + 2MP triple rear camera setup, 16MP front-facing camera, 4,900mAh battery, 40W fast charging, 8.4mm thickness, and 179g weight.

The only major differences between the NZONE S7 Pro and the Maimag 10 are the camera setup and battery. The former features a 64MP main sensor paired with an 8MP secondary sensor and a 4,000mAh battery.

Unfortunately, we couldn’t find the official renders of the handset. Even WHYLAB did not share it. This suggests that China Telecom might have announced the device internally.

In order to have a good look at the phone’s design, we will have to wait until the smartphone gets listed online for pre-orders or sale. Until then, all we got are the low-quality images by TENAA.

EV maker Fisker unveils Ocean SUV in three models with a starting price of $37,499

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Nov 18, 2021

At the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, electric vehicles startup Fisker has showcased the production version of its first EV — Fisker Ocean SUV. In terms of design, it seems quite similar to the first prototype that the company had unveiled at CES 2020.

It has been revealed that the Ocean SUVs will be manufactured using sustainable materials and the whole interior is made from recycled items. As mentioned by the company earlier, it also has a solar roof, which will be able to capture enough energy from the sun to power up to 1,500 miles of driving per year.

There’s a massive 17.1-inch touchscreen infotainment display that is positioned vertically by default but with just a touch of a button, the screen will rotate horizontally and enter what the company calls “Hollywood Mode.”

The Fisker Ocean SUV, which the company has described as dynamic and driver-centric, will come in three trims that span a broad range of price and range. The Sport edition will be the most affordable among the three, starting at $37,499. It will have 275 horsepower driven through the front wheels and stands as the entry to the Ocean lineup and will be offering 250 miles of range.

The second model is Ultra, which starts at $50,000 and comes with 540 horsepower, and offers 340 miles of range. The top-end model in the lineup is Extreme, it offers 550 horsepower and 350 miles of range. The cars are expected to be available for purchase by customers late next year.

Fisker says that all three versions of the Ocean SUV will be able to charge other electric cars or an owner’s home, which is a part of its larger mission of promoting clean energy.

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DIZO Watch 2 sells over 100,000 units within 40 days of getting launched in India

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Nov 18, 2021

DIZO, the sub-brand from Realme seems to be doing pretty well in the Indian market. The company’s new wearable device, the DIZO Watch 2, which was launched in September, sold 50,000 units within 15 days of its first sale.

Now, the company has revealed yet another milestone achieved by the DIZO Watch 2. It confirmed that the device has now crossed the mark of selling 100,000 units within 40 days of its first sale. The company adds that this makes it the fastest-selling product in the smartwatch history in India.

Coming to the specifications, the DIZO Watch 2 features a 1.69-inch TFT LCD touchscreen that offers 600nits brightness as well as customization using the 100+ watch faces. It has a metallic body that comes with support for 5ATM water resistance.

It supports 15 indoor and outdoor sports modes and comes with a step counter, sleep tracking, menstrual cycle tracking, heart rate monitoring, and blood oxygen level monitoring. It also enables checking notifications and rejecting phone calls while allowing you to control music playback as well as using the smartwatch as a camera shutter button.

The device is powered by a 260mAh battery and is claimed to offer 10 days of usage on a single charge. The DIZO Watch 2 comes in Classic Black, Dark Green, Mint Green, Silver Grey, Golden Pink, and Ivory White colors. The device is priced at ₹2,999 (~$40) but was available for ₹1,999 (~$27) for a limited time in India.

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TD Tech’s product lineup includes almost all Huawei devices

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Nov 18, 2021

TD Tech is a licensee of Huawei hardware products. The company has so far released a single device called TD Tech N8 Pro (HUAWEI nova 8 Pro 5G). Its next handset is expected to be a rebadged HUAWEI Mate40E 5G. Ahead of that, the firm’s entire product lineup has leaked.

A media house called WYLAB has shared an image on Weibo detailing the product lineup of TD Tech. Up until now, we thought the company will be only releasing certain HUAWEI-branded smartphones. But that does not appear to be the case.

According to the picture, TD Tech will not only launch all the Huawei smartphone series, but also smartwatches, fitness trackers, tablets, and smart TVs. Here’s the entire catalog of products the lesser-known telecom equipment manufacturer is planning to bring to the market.

TD Tech Huawei Product Lineup

Smartphones
- Mate Series
- P Series
- Nova Series
- Enjoy Series

Wearables
- Watch GT Series (Smartwatch)
- Band Series (Fitness Tracker)

Tablets
- MatePad Series

Smart TVs
- Vision Series

Since the licensee does not use the ‘nova’ branding for its first self-branded Huawei smartphone, we think that it lacks rights for the trademarks. Hence, the products from the above-listed series will most likely use a different name.

Having said that, the launch timeline for these devices is a mystery for now. But we can expect them to debut one by one in the coming days.

Multiple Xiaomi, Redmi devices likely to launch soon in India, here’s what to expect

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Nov 18, 2021

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi will be announcing the Redmi Note 11T 5G on Nov. 30 in India. According to well-known tipster Mukul Sharma, several other Xiaomi and Redmi devices will also debut soon in the Indian market. Here are some of the expected products that are expected to arrive in the country.

The Redmi Smart Band Pro, which is an updated version of the last year’s Redmi Smart Band is likely to launch soon in India. In fact, it is being speculated that it may go official alongside the Redmi Note 11T 5G on Nov. 30. Xiaomi recently unveiled the Redmi Watch 2 Lite in global markets. Probably, this smartwatch may also debut in the country before the end of this year.

Redmi Note 11 All Colors Featured A — China’s Redmi Note 11 will be rebranded as the Redmi Note 11 5G in India

It is unclear which other Redmi devices will be launching this year. The Redmi Note 11 series, which is expected to arrive with a refreshed design and different chipset as compared to its Chinese edition, may not launch this year.

Xiaomi India is expected to announce the Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro flagship phones in India soon. A recent report claimed that the Pro model will debut this month in India. These phones were made official in global markets in September. Since the Chinese manufacturer had released Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro in the country, the 11T series are also expected to make their way in the country.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, Note 11 Pro+ 5G — Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G

The Xiaomi 11i and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge are also expected to launch soon in the country. These phones are said to be rebranded versions of China’s Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro+.

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TD Tech’s next phone will be a rebranded Huawei Mate 40E 5G

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Nov 18, 2021

Recently, TD Tech, a Chinese telecom equipment manufacturer, launched a smartphone called TD Tech N8 Pro. This handset is nothing but a rebadged HUAWEI nova 8 Pro 5G. The company itself has confirmed that it procures components from Huawei. As per new reports, the firm’s next phone will be a rebranded HUAWEI Mate40E 5G.

HUAWEI Mate 40E 5G Featured A — HUAWEI Mate40E 5G

Huawei has started licensing its hardware designs to other companies and TD Tech is one of those partners. The second self-branded smartphone from this firm is expected to be Huawei Mate 40E 5G.

The official name of the handset is a mystery, however, we know that it will bear model TDT-MA01. According to 3C certification, the device will support 40W fast charging but the required charger will not be included in the box.

The phone has been also certified by TENAA, which clearly shows that it is a rebadged Huawei Mate 40E 5G. That’s not all, the device has also leaked in a TikTok video.

TD Tech Huawei Mate 40E 5G Leak — HUAWEI Mate40E 5G with TD Tech branding

A screengrab of this video displays the smartphone in white color with TD Tech branding and no Leica text. Instead, the camera ring says ‘Ultra Vision Camera’.

Unfortunately, the launch date of this phone is anyone’s guess at the moment. In fact, TD Tech N8 Pro itself is currently out of stock and it is said to hit the shelves again at the end of December.

What are your thoughts on these Huawei smartphones without ‘HUAWEI’ branding? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Moto Edge S30 scores nearly 860K on AnTuTu with Snapdragon 888 Plus

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Nov 18, 2021

Lenovo’s General Manager for Mobile Phone Business Department, Chen Jin has shared a screengrab of an AnTuTu listing of the upcoming Moto Edge S30 flagship phone. The screenshot does not directly mention the moniker of the device, but the XT2175-2 model number confirms that it is indeed the upcoming flagship phone from Motorola. The XT2175-2 phone has recently been certified by the TENAA and 3C certification sites of China and is expected to launch in December with another flagship named Moto Edge X.

On AnTuTu, the Moto Edge S30 scored 858,852 points. The reason why it managed to score such a high score is that it is powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. As can be seen in the screenshot, the Edge S30 scored 211,442 in the CPU test, 329,336 in the GPU test, 145,057 in the memory test, and 173,017 in the UX test. Reports have revealed that the smartphone will be released with the Moto G200 moniker in the global markets.

Moto Edge S30 specifications

The Moto Edge S30 has a 6.78-inch LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution. It is expected to carry support for a 144Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it will feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and its rear camera setup may include a 108-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth assist sensor.

The Snapdragon 888+ SoC powered Edge S30 may come with up to 12 GB of RAM. The handset may offer users up to 512 GB of native storage. It may house a 4,700mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It comes preinstalled with Android 11. There is no information on the pricing of the device.

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Motorola teases smartphone with “incredible photography experience”; likely to be Moto G200

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