A mysterious OPPO phone with model number PCGM10 was certified by the TENAA and 3C agencies of China recently. The “09-K” branding on the back panel of the device revealed that it could be an upcoming K9 series smartphone. Fresh information shared by a Chinese tipster states that it will be debuting in the Chinese market with the OPPO K9x name.
OPPO K9x specifications (Rumored)
According to the leaker, the 6.5-inch FHD+ LCD display of the OPPO K9x will support a 120Hz refresh. The display is likely to be flanked with a layer of Gorilla Glass 5.
It will be driven by the Dimensity 900 chipset. The handset will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which will carry support for a 30W VOOC 4.0 enhanced flash charger.
OPPO K9x TENAA images
The rear shell of the device will have a 64-megapixel OmniVision main camera, which will be coupled with a pair of 2-megapixel cameras for macro and depth shots.
The TENAA listing of the device had revealed the smartphone measures 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.8mm and weighs 191 grams. It will come with 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB of built-in storage, ColorOS based Android 11, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
The tipster claimed that the OPPO K9x will go on sale by Dec. 12. It may come in variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 1,499 Yuan (~$234), 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 1,699 Yuan (~$266), and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for 1,899 Yuan (~$297). The K9x is similar to the Realme Q3 phone that went official in the first half of 2021. It came with Snapdragon 750G chip and a 48-megapixel main camera. The other specs of both phones are identical.
Samsung, which is among the leading chipset manufacturers, is gearing up to set up its new chip production plant in the United States. For that, the South Korean giant had shortlisted two potential locations.
Now, the company has officially confirmed that it has chosen a site close to the city of Tylor in Texas for its new chip manufacturing plant. For this, Samsung will be making an investment of $17 billion — its biggest-ever in the United States.
The plant is expected to create some 2,000 technology industry jobs, with construction starting early next year. It is expected to be operational by the second half of 2024.
Kinam Kim, chief executive of Samsung electronics device solutions said: “With greater manufacturing capacity, we will be able to better serve the needs of our customers and contribute to the stability of the global semiconductor supply chain.”
It has also been announced from the governor’s office that the company would get a $27 million grant for creating jobs in the state. Samsung is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of chips with more than 20,000 employees across the US.
The new chips made at this new Texas facility will be used in a range of technologies and devices, including mobile phones, 5G, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence, among others.
Earlier, a proposed resolution posted on the Taylor city’s website showed that for the land Samsung will use, it is set to be offered a grant equivalent to 92.5% of assessed property tax for 10 years, 90% for the following 10 years, and then 85% in the 10 years after that.
The OPPO smartphone with model number PFCM00 will launch tomorrow with the theReno7 SE moniker. Its dimensions are 160.2 x 73.2 x 7.45mm and it weighs 171 grams. Its front side will be flanked with a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ display and it will be backed by a 4,390mAh rated (4,500mAh typical value) battery. It has 8 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. For photography, it has a 16-megapixel front camera and a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.
OPPO Reno7 specifications
OPPO Reno7
The OPPO phone with the PFJM10 model number is the Reno7. The device measures 156.8 x 72.1 x 7.59mm and weighs 185 grams. It features a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ screen and a 4,390mAh rated (4,500mAh typical value) battery. It will arrive with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. It will house the Sony IMX709 32-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel (OmniVision OV64B) + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.
OPPO Reno7 Pro specifications
OPPO Reno7 Pro
TENAA confirms that the Reno7 Pro’s model number is PFDM00. It measures 158.2 x 73.2 x 7.45mm and weighs 180 grams. The handset houses a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ display and a 2,200mAh dual-cell battery. Its combined battery size is said to be 4,500mAh. It will also come with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. For selfies, it will possess the Sony IMX709 32-megapixel front camera. Its rear shell be fitted with a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX766) + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup.
Rumors have it that the display of the Reno7 series of smartphones will offer a 90Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Reno7 SE, Reno7, and Reno7 Pro are powered by the Dimensity 900, Snapdragon 778G, and Dimensity 1200-Max chip. These phones are expected to come with support for 33W, 60W, and 65W fast charging, respectively. The trio will come in colors like black, blue, and gold.
The recently released CAD renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 6a revealed that its design will be similar to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones. A fresh report by9to5 Google has revealed some key information on the chipset and cameras of the Pixel 6a.
The new report states that the Pixel 6a’s rear camera setup will include a 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 camera. It is the same camera sensor that was made available on older Pixel phones from Pixel 3 that debuted in 2018 to Pixel 5a from this year.
The 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 camera will be accompanied by a 12-megapixel Sony IMX386 sensor. The latter may function as an ultrawide camera. For selfies, the device will feature an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 front-facing camera. These cameras show that its photography prowess will not be as good as Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro.
Google Pixel 6a CAD renders by 91mobiles/Steve Hemmerstoffer
The report further states that the Pixel 6a mid-ranger will be equipped with the Google Tensor GS101 chip, which fuels the Pixel 6 duo flagship phones. The other details of the phone are under wraps.
The Pixel 6a renders showed that it will be featuring a punch-hole display on the front. Its rear shell will feature a dual-tone design and a horizontal camera bar. At present, there is no information on the launch date of the device.
The Pixel 5a was announced in August this year. Hence, there is a possibility that the search giant may announce the Pixel 6a at least six months after the launch of the Pixel 5a. Hence, it appears that the handset may break cover by Q1 2022.
Last week, tipster Kacper Skrzypek spotted the Redmi 10 2022 moniker at the IMEI database. It was found that model numbers such as 21121119SG and 22011119UY are associated with the Redmi 10 2022. The tipster has shared some information on the cameras of the Redmi 10 2022. At the same time, the handset has bagged several certifications indicating that it may go official soon.
The Redmi 10 2022 with model number 21121119SG has been certified by Indonesian certification sites such as TKDN and SDPPI. It has also bagged certifications from Europe’s EEC, Singapore’s IMDA, and TUV. A variant with model number 21121119VL has also appeared in TUV’s database.
According to Skrzypek, the Redmi 10 2022’s rear camera setup will include a Samsung S5KJN1 or OmniVision OV50C40 50-megapixel primary camera, a Sony IMX355 8-megapixel lens, and an OmniVision OV02B1B or GalaxyCore GC02M1B 2-megapixel camera. The tipster speculates that this device could be similar to the Redmi 10, which debuted in August.
The Redmi 10 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD FHD+ 90Hz display, an 8-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera unit. It runs on MIUI 12.5 based Android 11 OS.
Redmi 10 / Redmi 10 Prime
The Helio G88 chip powers the Redmi 10 with up 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. It has a 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The same device is available with Redmi 10 Prime moniker in India.
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi had announced in November 2020 that its smart TV brand was leading the Chinese TV market for seven straight quarters as of Q3 2020. One year after, the company still continues its dominance, extending it to 11 consecutive quarters in Q3 2021. This was made known by the company when it announced its financial report for the third quarter of the current year.
The financial report shows the company maintained a solid performance despite the chip shortage and other challenges that could have hampered its sales performance. The report also reveals that Xiaomi raked in total revenue of 78.1 billion yuan. This represents an 8.2% Year-on-Year growth. The Chinese giant also posted an adjusted net profit of 5.176 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 25.4%.
In the first three quarters, Xiaomi disclosed that its accumulated R&D expenditure was RMB9.3 billion, an increase of 51.4%. Xiaomi also hinted that it has got over 14,000 employees under its R&D section. This is said to account for 44% of its entire workforce.
Apart from maintaining its dominance in the smart TV segment, leading the market for 11 consecutive quarters. Xiaomi is said to control about 50% of the Chinese OLED TV market.
Hohem is a global technology company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling gimbals and stabilizers for smartphones, DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, action cameras, etc. With a varied product line that includes Gimbals, Stabilizers, Smartphone heads, Action Camera heads, professional SLR heads, etc, the company offers advanced tech solutions and accessories for content creators and movie makers.
The company which was established in 2014, engages in R&D, design, manufacture, production, and distribution of hand-held PTZ stabilizers. Some of their achievements include making the first gimbal with crowdfunding of over one million dollars on Indiegogo, the world’s lightest 3-axis smartphone gimbal, world’s first built-in AI vision sensor smartphone gimbal, etc.
Known for its quality products, affordable pricing, fast delivery, and great after-sale services, Hohem technology exports its products to more than 50 countries across the globe.
Black Friday Deals:
Hohem is giving up to 30% OFF on its gimbals under its Black Friday Sale. The sale starts on 22 November and ends on 28 November, CST. So let’s check out some of their interesting deals and offers.
Please note that this Black Friday Sale starts on 22 November and ends on 28 November. The discounts are applicable only on their gimbals. Accessories are not included in the Black Friday Sale. This is a limited-time offer. So grab your discounted gimbals asap.
Motorola surprised everyone by launching a new flagship from the G series: the Moto G200 5G. Motorola started to compete in the flagship killer segment only this year by releasing the Moto Edge 20 Pro, but is it already able to challenge the best manufacturers of flagship killers? In order to answer this question, we decided to compare it to the best flagship killers from Xiaomi and Realme. After the comparison with the Xiaomi 11T, here is another comparison between the specifications of Motorola Moto G200 5G and Realme GT Neo2. Each of these devices has its pro and cons different from each other: here, you will hopefully learn which one is the best for you.
Motorola Moto G200 5G vs Realme GT Neo2
Motorola Moto G200 5G
Realme GT Neo2
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
168.1 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm,
202 g
162.9 x 75.8 x 9 mm,
199 g
DISPLAY
6.8 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels (Full HD+), LCD
6.62 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, octa-core 2.99 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, octa-core 3.2 GHz
MEMORY
8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE
Android 11
Android 11, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA
Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.2 front camera
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
5000 mAh, Fast Charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM, water-repellent
5G, dual SIM
Design
The NEO Green color option of the Realme GT Neo2 is very attractive due to its verdant shade you rarely see in smartphones and a vertical stripe going down its back. On the other hand, the Motorola Moto G200 5G is another good-looking phone as it comes without a rectangular camera module and it only has three sensors placed in the back cover. The Realme GT Neo2 is more compact because it packs a smaller display, and this is an important added value for those who want a better device to use with one hand or to keep in a pocket. Moto G200 5G has a water-repellent design, so it should be able to withstand water splashes.
Display
If you need the best display in terms of image quality, then you should opt for the Realme GT Neo2 without thinking twice. Unlike the Motorola Moto G200 5G, it has an AMOLED display showing richer colors and deeper blacks. Further, it has the HDR10+ certification improving the image quality on streaming platforms. Another important added value is definitely the presence of stereo speakers providing a richer audio experience. But if you are a gamer, you might prefer the Motorola Moto G200 5G for two reasons: the first is the high 144 Hz refresh rate, and the second is the wider 6.8-inch panel. Note that Moto G200 5G has a side-mounted fingerprint reader, while Realme GT Neo2 has an in-display fingerprint scanner.
Specs & Software
The most powerful device of this comparison is the Motorola Moto G200 5G because it is powered by a better processor: the Snapdragon 888+ mobile platform that is currently the best SoC by Qualcomm. The Realme GT Neo2 offers a higher amount of RAM (up to 12 GB), but its chipset is the weaker Snapdragon 870 built at 7 nm. You won’t notice the difference between Snapdragon 888+ and Snapdragon 870 in daily use, but if you are a hardcore gamer, then having a device with Snapdragon 888+ inside makes more sense. The operating system is Android 11 in both cases, but on the Moto G200 5G it is a version of Android 11 close to the stock one, while the Realme GT Neo2 is customized by Realme UI.
Camera
The camera department is slightly more interesting on the Motorola Moto G200 5G. First of all, it has a better main camera with a 108 MP resolution which is able to capture a higher level of detail. Further, even its 16 MP front camera should be better due to a brighter focal aperture. Both the devices are midrange camera phones, so do not expect an incredible photo quality in low light conditions. But they click great photos when there is light around.
The Realme GT Neo2 and the Motorola Moto G200 5G have the same battery capacity: 5000 mAh. But the Realme GT Neo2 should offer a longer battery life because its display is more efficient. Further, the Realme GT Neo2 charges faster thanks to 65W SuperDart charging technology.
Price
The starting price of the Motorola Moto G200 5G in the global market is €599/$674, while the Realme GT Neo2 starts from €449/$505. With the Realme GT Neo2, you get a higher value for money as it offers a better display, faster charging, and similar specifications for a way more affordable price. But do not underestimate the Moto G200 5G because it has superior hardware and camera.
Motorola Moto G200 5G vs Realme GT Neo2: PRO and CONS
Anker’s Soundcore brand has launched its latest audio offering in the Indian market – the Soundcore Life Q35 wireless headphones. The Life Q35 comes on the heels of the successful launch of the Life Q30 recently. The Soundcore Life Q35 over-the-ear headphones come with several advanced functionalities like advanced active noise cancellation, sound customization, and 60-hour battery life.
Soundcore is an arm of Anker and the Life Q35 is another signature offering by the company. It is equipped with 40mm silk diaphragm drivers, it supports LDAC technology which is a bit more advanced than Bluetooth. The hybrid ANC can filter out noise interference for a great listening experience. There are up to four modes in the Life Q35, with the ANC mode offering up to 40 hours of battery life. Users can personalize their experience with the equalization settings, and the device can give up to 4 hours of playback on a 5-minute charge.
The Soundcore Life Q35 is retailing in India for Rs. 9,999 (~$134), while the Life Q30 is sold at Rs. 7,999 (~$108) and they come in pink and black colors respectively. Users can obtain the product via Flipkart and it comes with an 18-month warranty.
The advent of the digital era has brought with it several posture-related problems associated with the cervical spine. This has been further exacerbated by the pandemic which kept scores working from home, under sitting conditions that may not be ideal. This is coupled with the fact that people use mobile phones a lot regardless of their locations and this hasn’t helped in keeping them safe from neck and shoulder pain.
Xiaomi Youpin has now launched a new product under crowdfunding dubbed HiPee Smart Health Neck Ring. The smart neck ring monitors and corrects the posture in real time 24 hours a day, and gets rid of the troubles of back pain.
Improper sitting posture and lowering your head on the table are often unconscious movements, which are difficult to correct subjectively. Smart neckbands help you correct wrong postures, allowing people who are troubled by hunchbacks or unattractive postures to know whether their postures are correct anytime and anywhere through reminders.
The HiPee Smart Health Neckband has independently developed an AI algorithm, which senses posture changes in front, back, left, and right 360°, real-time monitoring, reminding everyone to bend down unconsciously when they work and play with mobile phones.
In addition, the HiPee Smart Health Neckband also has somatosensory games, so that everyone can exercise while playing. Through the high-precision motion sensor located in the spine, it can recognize body movements, monitor the bending direction and tilt angle of the spine, and generate linkage in the game world. Virtual and reality are intertwined, allowing everyone to move their bodies while having fun.
It can also connect to the WeChat applet via Bluetooth, and can simultaneously record the number of wrong postures per day, whether the body ratio is normal, the time distribution of the hunchback, and the pressure on the spine, etc.
The neckband is priced at 299 yuan (~$47) but is on offer for 199 yuan (~$31) during the crowdfunding period.
The Dutch company Fairphone, famous for its modular phones and ethical practices, announced that their 2015 model Fairphone 2 would be updated to Android 10. The announcement raises the bar for other Android-based OEMs in terms of sustained support.
Our 6-yr-old Fairphone 2 is being upgraded to Android 10. That’s 7 years of software support! An industry first for an Android device! 🙌 Together with the open source community we built the operating system. Proving it is possible to put sustainability at the heart of tech. 🌿 pic.twitter.com/TuUjJWTi5J
Fairphone is gearing up to update its 6-year-old Fairphone 2 from Android 9 pie to Android 10. The phone on release came with Android 5 pre-installed and has received three Android updates (skipped Android 8 Oreo) since. The beta testing for Android 10 has begun, and the company expects to release a stable version by early 2022.
The company stays true to its motto of ethical and sustainable smartphones by providing seven years of software support and modular, replaceable components like screens, batteries, and even the camera module.
You would be correct to think that Android 10 is two generations behind the latest and greatest Android 12 and therefore is nothing special, but with most smartphone companies promising Android update support for three years after the launch of the device, getting a major Android update for a six-year-old smartphone certainly is an impressive thing.
Thankfully, some companies are raising the bar. Samsung now supports almost all of its phones with three Android upgrades and four years of security patches. Google now offers a slightly better program of three upgrades and five years of patches (only for the Pixel 6 series right now). Things are improving; however, an excessive number of companies still treat aftermarket software support as a pointless endeavor.
For those wondering what this 2015 phone is capable of, the Fairphone 2 features a 5-inch 1080×1920 IPS display with a pixel density of 446ppi. Under the hood is a 2.26GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Fairphone 2 on the rear packs an 8-megapixel camera. It sports a 2-megapixel camera on the front for selfies. A 2420mAh non-removable battery powers the device.
Nothing to write home about in 2021, but a testament to prove what can be possible if a company cares.
According to the latest Wave7 research report, the global chip shortage is doing a number on Samsung‘s smartphone market share in the U.S. This is due to the short supply of high-end Samsung Galaxy phones, which has helped increase demand for the Apple iPhone 13 line.
The research was conducted as a survey with 40 representatives of the major carriers, namely Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. This report aimed to shed light on the sales of smartphones for October by the carriers mentioned above in the United States.
According to 65% of the store representatives, the demand for the iPhone 13 series is higher in October when compared to the demand for iPhone 12 for the same month last year.
Last month, the iPhone made up 72% of Verizon’s smartphone sales, while Samsung accounted for 23%. For AT&T, this number was 76% in favor of iPhone sales, compared to 20% of the Samsung sales. T-Mobile sales also favored Apple, with 66% of iPhones sold against 26% of Samsung devices.
Availability of the iPhone 13 has improved as of November 20th, with plenty of inventory in stock for the iPhone 13 base model. The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max shipping dates are pushed into December.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max was the top iPhone 13 model, responsible for 20% of sales at Verizon and AT&T and 13% at T-Mobile. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra was the top-selling phone for Samsung in the month of October. 62% of the carrier reps said that the S21 Ultra was among their top three sellers, while 42% stated that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 was among their top three selling models for the month. Reps say that the iPhone 13 Pro Max and larger-screened phones are doing well as they are being used for video conferences during the pandemic.
With Samsung models in short supply, T-Mobile reps stated that they are offering six OnePlus models as Android alternatives to Samsung. Google Pixel models saw their shares at Verizon and AT&T rise from 1% in September to 3% in October, the phones were released on October 28th, which was too late to impact the survey, and next month’s report will give us much more information.
OnePlus has been working on its next-generation flagship smartphone and the renders of the upcoming OnePlus 10 Pro have already surfaced online. Now, we have got information about the phone’s key specifications.
As per the latest leak coming from 91Mobiles, the OnePlus 10 Pro smartphone features a 6.7-inch curved Quad HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a single punch-hole on the left side of the screen, similar to its predecessor.
Under the hood, the device will come powered by the upcoming flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon Gen1 chipset, which was earlier rumored to be called the Snapdragon 898 SoC. It is expected to pack 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage, with support for a microSD card slot for expanding the capacity.
The new report reveals that the phone will feature a Hasselblad-branded triple-camera setup on the back consisting of a 48-megapixel wide sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens.
On the front side, the device will have a 32-megapixel front-facing snapper which is an upgrade compared to the usual 16-megapixel snapper. It is said to be running the latest Android 12 operating system with OxygenOS 12. The phone will come powered by a 5,000Amh battery and is rumored to have 125W fast charging support.
If the recently reported timeline is anything to go by, then the OnePlus 10 Pro will be officially launched in China by the end of January or early February. Later, the device is expected to go official globally in March or April.
Realme GT Neo 2 features a 6.62” 120Hz Samsung E4 AMOLED FHD+ display and is powered by the Snapdragon 870 Octa-Core processor. The smartphone comes with 8GB / 12GB RAM and 128GB / 256GB storage.
On the back, you have a triple camera setup with a 64MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary cameras. And for your selfies, you can find a 16MP camera in the front. Fueled with a 5000mAh battery, Realme GT Neo 2 supports 65W SuperDart Flash charging. It runs on the Android 11 based Realme UI 2 and comes with an under-display fingerprint scanner.
Fitted with dual stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos game support, Realme GT Neo 2, comes with a dedicated GT mode that offers leapfrog performance while gaming with enhanced image quality, 4D in-game vibrations, faster loading time, dynamic sound effects, and more.
Generally retailing for $450, you can now buy Realme GT Neo 2 for $399 only at the Black Friday 2021 Sale at Giztop. This price is applicable to the 8GB + 128GB Black and Yellow color variant. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.
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The upcoming OPPO Reno7 series of smartphones is scheduled to release on November 25th in China. Ahead of its official launch, the e-commerce website JD.com has already revealed the renders and specifications of the upcoming Reno7 devices.
Here’s a quick summary of what to expect from the Reno7 series launching on November 25.
OPPO Reno 7 Pro: Expected Specs
The OPPO Reno7 Pro is the top-end phone of the Reno7 series and features a squared-out design with rounded corners, similar to that of the iPhone 13. A JD listing also reveals the phone to have a thickness of 7.45mm. On the rear, the phones house a rectangular camera module with rounded edges. The phone will be available in three color variants: Star Rain Wish, Dawn Gold, and Starry Night Black.
The device features a triple camera setup for photography, including a 50-megapixel Samsung GN5 sensor, a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B ultrawide lens, and a 13-megapixel Samsung S5K3M5 telephoto lens. The selfie snapper on this device is the new 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 cat-eye lens.
The Reno7 Pro features a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the smartphone comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 1200-Max SoC paired with up to 12GB RAM and 264GB internal memory. The device will offer other specs such as Android 11, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, a 4500mAh battery with support for 65W fast-charging. Its connectivity features include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and USB Type-C port.
OPPO Reno7: Expected Specs
The Reno7 will be identical to the Pro variant in the design department, other than the camera module and the difference in thickness at 7.59mm. The screen featured on this device will also be identical to the pro variant, with a lower refresh rate of 90Hz. The Reno7 will be available in the same three colors as the pro version.
It gets a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor, a 16-megapixel Sony IMX481 ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel portrait lens. On the front side, the device features a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
Inside, the OPPO Reno7 gets the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset. The variants for the device are listed on JD.com as – 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The Reno 7 will be powered by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging(via).
OPPO Reno7SE: Expected Specs
The Reno7 SE specs are yet to be listed on any e-commerce website in China, but the rumored specs of the upcoming phone state that it may come with a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display and a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone is also expected to house a triple camera array within a rectangular module. With a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B primary sensor, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 sensor, and a 2-megapixel portrait lens. On the front side, there will be a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 snapper.
The phone is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset, paired with Mali-G68 MC4 GPU for graphics. It will likely come in two configurations: 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB internal storage. A 4390mAh battery handles the energy needs and should be filled up quickly thanks to 65W fast charging support.
OPPO Reno7 Series: Expected Pricing
Oppo Reno7 is expected to start at 3,499 yuan (around $547) for the 8GB + 128GB variant and CNY 3,999 (around $625) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. The Oppo Reno7 Pro is tipped to start at 4,299 yuan ($672) for the 8GB +256GB variant, and will go up to 5,299 yuan (around $829) for the 12GB+256GB variant. The Reno7 SE 8GB + 128GB variant is hinted to be priced around 2,699 yuan ($422) whereas the 12GB + 256GB will cost around 2,999 yuan ($469).
The OPPO Reno7 series is set to release on November 25th at 6 PM in China, so stay tuned as we will be covering the launch.
Microsoft launched the Surface Duo 2 phone back in September with the device arriving with several improvements over the first-gen Surface Duo. YouTuber JerryRigEverything has published a durability test video that highlights the features of the device. The video shows the Surface Duo 2 being put through some rigorous tests in what has become Zack Nelson’s usual routine.
The new Microsoft smartphone has a foldable screen setup although its design is seemingly different from the foldable devices we have come to see like the Galaxy Fold 2. The Surface Duo 2 has two screens separated by a hinge and bezels, but neither of the screens can fold. The hinges remain a delicate underbelly of foldables and the Surface Duo 2 has been put through some strong tests in this regard. The two screens are capable of taking a direct flame from a lighter without any visible damage.
The phone is also well-kitted in surviving bend testing, although the part opposite the hinge is prone to flexing which is a drawback. The sides of the Surface Duo 2 are plastic leaving the device prone to scratches. However, its screens are covered with Gorilla Glass Victus, with a level 6 rating on the Mohs hardness scale.
Microsoft will hope that the Surface Duo 2 will get a better run and reception than its predecessor. It however remains to be seen how it will fare with the foldable flagships already having a ball like the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3. Potential users are at least assured of some levels of ruggedness for the Surface Duo 2.
Chinese tech giant Lenovo is expected to launch a new device which apparently will be a Snapdragon-powered machine. Although it has not been confirmed whether it will be a laptop or a tablet, it is certain that it will be a powerful machine. Now, thanks to the Geekbench listing, we’ve learned some significant details of this rumoured model called Lenovo QRD.
According to the Geekbench v5 results, the Lenovo QRD uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx chipset, however, it isn’t the old Gen chipset. Rather, it is the Gen 3 chipset that is much more powerful than the Gen 2 chipset.
For starters, the original Snapdragon 8cx was launched back in 2018 and later in 2020, the Gen 2 SoC was announced. Now, the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 will soon launch and will power many upcoming laptops and tablets.
Coming back to the QRD, the laptop boots on the latest Windows 11 Home out of the box and has scored 1010 single-core points, 5335 multi-core points. As of now, we aren’t sure about the device’s other specs and design. But, since the laptop/tablet has passed the Geekbench certification, the launch seems to be in the pipeline.
So far, we have seen a few Windows computers powered by Qualcomm’s ARM chips and not from any other chipset maker and as it turns out, there’s a reason behind this. XDA-Developers reports that Qualcomm has an exclusive deal with Microsoft for Windows on ARM, but the deal is set to expire soon.
Also, Microsoft has also publicly said that anyone can build a Windows on an ARM chip. The exclusive deal was in place because both Microsoft and Qualcomm worked together for the development of Windows on ARM.
With the deal set to expire, we will be seeing more and more manufacturers competing in this space. There’s also a possibility that Samsung, which is now working with AMD for graphics processors on its chips, could make Exynos-powered Windows PCs.
MediaTek has already announced that the company is planning to build a chipset for Windows on ARM and with Qualcomm also working for the same for the past few years, it’s inevitable that the transition is about to take off from x86 architecture to ARM. It’s also high time for Windows given that Apple is making impressive progress towards this with its new Apple Silicon chips.
It’s been a few years since Windows on ARM was first announced and has made quite progress, including adding support for x64 emulation, along with ARM64EC, to make it easier to run apps natively with emulated plug-ins. There’s still more work to do but it’s good to see the development picking up pace and with more players getting involved, they can push the platform further.
The United Kingdom will require new home and business constructions to incorporate EV chargers into their designs beginning from 2022. The new requirement could mean up to 145,000 new EV charging points will be added annually to the national pool. The move by the UK government is aimed at expanding access to charging resources for the fast-growing electric vehicle segment.
The UK government is thus making proactive moves to ensure a seamless future of electric vehicles in the country. The press statement released by the government says the regulation will mean that people can buy new properties ready for an electric vehicle future. It will also ensure that charging stations are readily available at new shops and workplaces in the country. The fine details of the new law are not yet available and the operation of the model is still unclear.
Already, the UK government has seen the installation of over 250,000 charging points although the opposition Labour Party is calling out the government for the uneven distribution of charging stations across the country. London and the southeast of England is favored to benefit more from the new law than the rest of England and Wales. The opposition is also accusing the government of not doing enough to make EVs affordable to lower and middle-income families.
After a series of leaks and benchmark appearances, Vivo has officially unveiled the V23e mid-range smartphone for the Vietnamese market. Vivo V23e arrives as the brand’s latest offering under the V series. The device packs a host of impressive features that will surely offer users amazing value for their bucks.
The Vivo V23e sports a 6.44-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen with a 90.37% screen-to-body ratio. The device uses a waterdrop notch design which houses a stunning 50-megapixel camera. This is perhaps the most spectacular feature onboard the device. The selfie camera comes with autofocus as well as Eye AF which allows the camera to follow the user’s eye to help users stay in focus during photo capture. The device also has a 7.36mm ultra-thin body.
The V23e is powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset paired with up to 8GB RAM. As is consistent with Vivo’s recent models, the V23e comes with up to 4GB of extended RAM. The device comes with 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage and it is expandable via microSD.
At the rear aspect, the Vivo V23e features a rectangular camera module. The module houses a 64-megapixel main camera teamed up with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device crams a 4050mAh battery supported by a stunning 44W fast charging that Vivo claims can charge the device from zero to 69% in just 30 minutes.
In terms of the interface, the V23e runs on Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 11 OS. It equally features an in-display fingerprint sensor. Other features onboard the device includes Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), dual 4G VoLTE, and GPS/ GLONASS /Beidou.
As for the price, the Vivo V23e is priced at 8,490,000 Vietnamese Dong (~$375). It will be available in Dawn Melodies and Moonlight Dance colors.
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