Qualcomm aims for diversification, will soon supply chips for BMW self-driving cars

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Nov 17, 2021

Another American electric vehicle maker seems to be following the footsteps of Tesla. Lucid Motors, an EV startup, is planning to build its factories outside of the US, with its new plant being situated in China.

The startup’s CEO Peter Rawlinson told CNBC earlier this week that it plans on targeting its expansion in China and the middle east. This would even have it setup its EV factories in the Asian nation. For those unaware, Lucid Motors is a California based electric vehicle maker, with its flagship factory being in Casa Grande, Arizona. The company began production for its EV’s back in September 2021.

In an interview, the senior official said that “Mid decade, we plan to have plants in the Middle East and China as well.” As of right now, China is the world’s largest auto market, with electric vehicles also being a major segment in the industry. Back in 2019, Tesla had built its Gigafactory in the Shanghai, China to expand its presence in the region. With the auto giant’s arrival in the region, the competition in the local market heated up as Chinese startups like Xpeng, NIO, and Li Auto also launched their own EV offerings.

Now, it seems another American brand is entering the Chinese market. At the moment, Lucid Motors expects to make 20,000 of its Air sedans next year. Rawlinson further added that “We’re quadrupling the size of that factory in Arizona. We’re building out a 2.85 million square foot expansion to get ready to build 90,000 units per annum, and the site itself is with its phase three capable of nearly 400,000 units per annum.”

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OPPO, realme, and OnePlus now look to standardize 125W charging & deem 65W low-end

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Nov 17, 2021

BBK Electronics subsidiaries OPPO, realme, and OnePlus are known for being the first ones to bring 65W fast charging to the masses, offering it even on midrange phones. The trio is now looking to make 100W the new normal and deem 65W fast charging the lowest standard in the fast-charge range.

Accordingly, next-year flagships from the OPPO Find series, realme GT series, and OnePlus 10 series will be equipped with 100W super flash charging support along with large batteries (via My Drivers).

This doesn’t come as a surprise considering OPPO had already announced their own 125W super flash charging tech back in July 2020. It was the fastest charging tech at the time, made possible with some significant changes to both the battery arrangement as well as the input end.

First of all, OPPO switched from a 3c cell battery to a 6c one along with upgrading the tab center to multi-tab technology. This has greatly shortened the movement path and reduced the cellular impedance, effectively enabling input of 12.5A current while also reducing heat generation.

And on the input end, OPPO’s 125W charging tech uses ‘three parallel charge pumps’ that convert the total of 20V 6.25A current from the charger into 10V 12.5A. This means that each pump only pushes 42W of power into the battery which significantly reduces the load and prevents overheating caused by high current.

But of course, all of the charging tech breakthroughs are rendered unusable if they’re considered unsafe. OPPO has thus taken appropriate safety measures, packing a total of 10 sensors for monitoring temperature changes on the mobile phone and the closed-loop link of the charger. These sensors aid the phone in adjusting voltage and current in real-time to control heating.

The 125W charging tech from OPPO is likely to make its large-scale debut next year.

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Samsung and Huawei continue to dominate foldable phone market: Ross Young

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Nov 17, 2021

At the moment, only a handful of brands have launched their own foldable smartphones in the market, which means that certain brands still hold a dominance in the market. While this was expected to change as more OEMs were expected to launch their own foldable offerings, it seems that delays and cancellations might have companies like Samsung and Huawei still dominate this segment.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Phantom Black Galaxy Z Flip 3 Cream — Galaxy Z Fold3 & Galaxy Z Flip3

Just earlier this week, we had reported on Google apparently cancelling its upcoming foldable smartphone, the Pixel Fold. Although the main reason for the cancellation is unknown, it appears that a mix of supply constraints and issues with development might have been the cause for cancellation. In other words, Samsung and Huawei still reign supreme in this category.

According to DSCC’s Ross Young, Google’s cancellation and other brands either delaying or downsizing their foldable phone production due to chip shortage will have Samsung’s share in the market go up from 83 percent last year to 86 percent in 2021. Previously, it was estimated by analysts that the South Korean tech giant’s market share would drop as more brands launch their foldable phones.

But it seems that this might not be the case anytime soon. Similarly, Huawei is still the second largest foldable smartphone maker, however, its market share stands at just 10 percent. Meaning, the foldable segment was easily dominated by the 2021 Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 models.

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Qualcomm expects to supply only 20% of 2023 iPhone modems as Apple gears up to launch its own chips

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Nov 17, 2021

Earlier today (17th November 2021), Qualcomm had announced its plans to compete with the Apple Silicon’s M series chips with its own next gen processors for PCs during the 2021 Investor Day event. Now, a company official has revealed future projections for its modem business as it prepares for Apple’s own modem chips.

Apple’s shift towards its own modems would cut into the chipmaker’s modem business starting in 2023. According to Qualcomm CFO Akash Palkhiwala, the company is expecting to supply just 20 percent of Apple’s modem chips in 2023. In other words, 2023 would be the last year that the brand enjoys a monopoly in supplying modems to iPhones. For those unaware, the Cupertino based giant has been working on developing its own modem chips for years now. Recent reports have suggested that its in house modems would ship with 2023 iPhones, which is also in line with the chipmaker’s expectations.

Qualcomm stated that this is still just a “planning assumption for forecast purposes,” although, it appears that it is expecting a 2023 launch. Notably, this news also arrives as the chipmaker is seeking to compete with Apple’s M series chips with its own ARM based PC processors. These chips will be designed by Nuvia and will “set the performance benchmark for Windows PCs.”

On the other hand, the shift from Apple to its in house modems also follows a long legal battle with Qualcomm that eventually got settled back in 2019. After this, both firms entered into a multi year partnership since Apple had to source modem chips for its iPhones. But the company started to also working on its own in house modems to become independent in the future.

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realme official hints foldable and under-display camera phone launches for 2022

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Nov 17, 2021

A reality where foldable phones with under-display camera tech become mainstream is now inching closer than ever as more and more OEMs jump into the bandwagon. The latest to join seems to be realme, an official of which has now hinted at foldable and under-display camera phone offerings from the company in 2022.

In a post on Weibo, Xu Qi Chase, realme CMO (China), has stated that new smartphone forms such as under-screen camera and foldable tech “will further mature” next year. While this doesn’t directly say that realme will indeed be launching such offerings, it could still be a teaser of what’s to come.

realme’s parent brand OPPO is actually working on a foldable phone with an external folding display, so it won’t be surprising if the former is working on the same as well. If OPPO and realme do release foldables of their own, they’ll be joining the likes of Huawei, Samsung, and Xiaomi, all of which have already been mass-producing phones with the tech.

Some alleged design sketches were leaked recently (via 91mobiles) showing a “realme GT 2 Fold.” Although, they appear to be fan-made and should hence be taken with a pinch of salt.

As for under-display cameras, realme has already filed a patent for a phone that seemingly makes use of the tech. The patent documents showcase a phone with a full-screen design, which suggests its selfie camera could be embedded under the display. It also seems to be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Phone companies have been racing to offer as much screen estate as possible on their offerings, all while keeping a device still pocketable enough. And as more and more users shift to personal screens, fueled by streaming services like Netflix, there has been an ever-increasing demand for larger displays. After all, the larger the display, the better the watching experience.

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Krafton might soon launch BGMI Lite in India

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Nov 17, 2021

With the release of BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) in India, Krafton had re-released the popular mobile port from its PUBG franchise. Now, a new official poll has hinted at the developers possibly working on a “Lite” version of popular battle royale title.

The poll was shared on the official Discord channel of the mobile game. It suggests that the developers might be working on a new Lite version of Battlegrounds Mobile India. For those unaware, before PUBG Mobile was banned in India, PUBG Mobile Lite had also been released globally. This version of the game was specifically built for entry level affordable smartphones that did not meet the minimum hardware requirements to run PUBG Mobile. The Lite variant could even run on devices with or under 2GB of RAM and even featured lower graphics.

With BGMI being popular in India and entry level budget devices still being one of the most popular segments in the region, it won’t arrive as a surprise if Krafton actually does release Lite version. Unfortunately, there is still no official announcement regarding this variant or any details as to when it might possibly launch. Looking at the poll, we find a list of reasons why they believe Indian players might wants BGMI Lite, this includes:

I can’t play BGMI on my low end device.
I can play BGMI, but I’ll have better frame rates and performance in Lite version on my device.
I spent money in Lite version and want to transfer my data/inventory
I like the maps and Skins in Lite version.

According to a SportsKeeda report, a local esports athlete named Abhijeet “Ghatak” stated that the company is actually working on the Lite version of Battlegrounds Mobile India, which could launch sometime by the end of next month. If it does launch, it would likely feature lower requirements and even have a smaller download size as well. Keep in mind that this has yet to be confirmed as of right now, so take it with a pinch of salt. Oddly, we had reported earlier this year that a Lite version might not be a thing due to the game already being stripped down PUBG Mobile and supporting two regionally locked games might have them compete against one another. But, the company might have other plans.

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Alleged Vivo S12 Pro live shot has surfaced, launch imminent as it bags TENAA, 3C approvals

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Nov 17, 2021

Two new Vivo phones with model numbers V2162A and V2163A have been certified by the TENAA authority of China. According to tipster Bald is Panda, these models are expected to launch in the Chinese market with the Vivo S12 and Vivo S12 Pro monikers, respectively. Another tipster has shared the live shot of the S12 Pro to reveal its front design.

The Vivo S12 Pro’s live shot shows that it has a curved edge display. The screen notch seems to be housing a dual selfie camera setup. The tipster claims that it is equipped with a 50-megapixel primary front-facing camera.

Vivo S12 Pro live shot — Alleged Vivo S12 Pro’s live shot

The TENAA listings of the Vivo S12 series are yet to be populated with specs. The S12 Pro has also appeared in the database of China’s 3C certification. The listing reveals that the 5G-ready device may carry support for 44W fast charging. The vanilla S12 is yet to appear in 3C’s database.

Now that the Vivo S12 models have appeared at important Chinese certification platforms, it is likely to go official as early as this month. The S12 lineup be replacing the Vivo S10 and S10 Pro models. To recollect, both phones offered identical specs such as a 6.44-inch AMOLED FHD+ 90Hz display, 44-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual selfie camera, Dimensity 1100 chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, and a 4,050mAh battery. The S10 Pro feature a 108-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. Instead of a 108-megapixel camera, the S10 featured a 64-megapixel primary camera in its triple camera system.

In related news, a Vivo phone with a V2164A model number has also bagged 3C certification. It is speculated that this device may debut in the Chinese market with the Vivo Y55s moniker. Its 3C listing reveals that it is a 5G-enabled device, which may carry support for 18W fast charging.

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Moto G41 renders leaked, reveals OIS-enabled 48MP triple camera unit

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Nov 17, 2021

Last month, a Motorola phone with model number XT2167-1 was approved by Anatel certification site of Brazil. The device is codenamed as ‘Corfu’ and is expected to debut in the market with the Moto G41 moniker. Now Nils Ahrensmeier from TechnikNews has shared the renders of the G41 to reveal its design.

The Moto G41 renders show that it has a punch-hole display on the front. A triple camera unit and an LED flash is available on the rear shell of the device.

A closer look at the camera unit reveals that it has a 48-megapixel primary camera. The device will also carry support for OIS. Its right edge has a volume assistant button, a volume rocker, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The bottom edge of the device features a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille.

Moto g41 (Corfu) pic.twitter.com/rkGPpqPliQ

— Nils Ahrensmeier (@NilsAhrDE) November 16, 2021

The Brazilian certification reveals that the device is powered by a 4,700mAh battery. It is expected to arrive with other features such as 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, and NFC. The other specs of the device are under wraps.

In related news, Motorola is gearing up to launch another G-series phone called the Moto G71. It is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.43-inch OLED FHD+ display, a 16-megapixel front camera, a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel macro) triple camera unit.

It could be powered by the Snapdragon 695 chip and 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. It is likely to arrive in 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices. The device may house a 5,00mAh battery with 30W fast charging support.

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Qualcomm aims to take on Apple M-series chips with its next-gen PC chips

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Nov 17, 2021

During the 2021 Investor Day event, Qualcomm unveiled its next-generation technology that paves a path for the company to compete against Apple Silicon’s new M-series chips used for the new Mac devices.

Qualcomm has unveiled its new CPU hardware that is designed by Nuvia, a chip startup founded by three former Apple engineers. For those who are unaware, Qualcomm had acquired Nuvia earlier this year for $1.4 billion.

The company is looking to advance its PC processors with the next-generation Arm-based SoC which it says is “designed to set the performance benchmark for Windows PCs” that would be able to go head to head with Apple’s M-series processors.

The chipset company is also aiming to be a leader for “sustained performance and battery life.” Further, Qualcomm has also promised that it would be scaling up its Adreno GPUs for offering desktop-class gaming capabilities for its future PC products.

The new Qualcomm chips for PCs, designed by Nuvia, are slated to ship in consumer products sometime in 2023. This is quite a long time, giving Apple about two more years to unveil or showcase its future Apple Silicon chips.

It will be interesting to see Qualcomm’s new take for the PC chips as its previous attempts have been lackluster so far. So far, it has launched Snapdragon 8cx processors and partnered with Microsoft for the SQ1 and SQ2 chips on the Surface X.

Qualcomm aiming to compete with Apple isn’t surprising as the Cupertino-based giant stunned everyone when it announced its plan of transitioning Mac devices from Intel to its own Apple Silicon platform which so far has three chips — M1, M1 Pro, and M1 Max. These processors from the company, based on the ARM architecture, offer a revolutionary experience of power and battery life.

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PUBG New State crosses 10 million downloads on Google Play Store within a week of launch

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Nov 17, 2021

A few days ago, on 11th November, PUBG: New State was launched for Android and iOS devices as a new battle royale game set in the future. The game has been popular as it has now crossed 10 million downloads on the Google Play Store.

This isn’t surprising as the game had over 55 million pre-registrations prior to its release. It has also claimed the #1 spot in over 165 countries, including South Korea, the United States, Germany, India, and Saudi Arabia, among others.

This new PUBG: New State game has been launched globally in around 200 countries. The game’s publisher Krafton has not yet announced the number of downloads taken place on the Apple App Store for iPhones and iPads.

The game had faced some post-launch issues including server crashes and smartphone bricking. However, the developers seem to have addressed and fixed those issues with a couple of updates. Several users had reported on the day of the game’s launch about the unresponsive loading screens, inability to join a match, and more.

Krafton has put in several new features into the game to make it more appealing and exciting for battle royale players. For starters, the storyline is based in the year 2051 and thus the players have access to futuristic weapons and vehicles.

Earlier this year, the company had launched Battlegrounds Mobile India which is available exclusively for Indian users. The game recently crossed 50 million downloads in the country before it was released on iOS.

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Realme Pad with a 10.4-inch display and Helio G80 SoC lands in Europe

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Pranav Sawant

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Nov 17, 2021

A couple of months back, Realme unveiled its first tablet dubbed the Realme Pad in the market. The tablet offered great specs at an affordable price but was limited to the Indian market. Now, the Realme Pad has officially reached the European markets.

Since it’s Black Friday, Realme has made the tablet available for Belgium, Germany, Portugal, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands at a discounted price. It is originally priced at €260(~$294) for the Wi-Fi only variant but thanks to the Black Friday sale, it is available for as low as €200(~$226). The sale price is valid till November 29.

If we compare this with the Indian pricing, then we can say that the tablet is slightly expensive in the European markets. The Realme Pad comes at a cheaper price of ₹13,999(~$188) in India. But, it is worth noting that it is the base 3GB RAM + 32GB variant, whereas, the European model is 4GB RAM + 64GB variant. That said, the 4GB RAM + 64GB (Wi-Fi + LTE variant) costs ₹17,999(~$242) which is again slightly affordable than the original €260(~$294) pricing for which the Wi-Fi-only model is listed in Europe.

The Realme Pad comes in a metal body design with a 10.4-inch LCD display. The screen has a 2000 x 1200 pixels resolution and 360 nits of brightness. It comes with features like Reading Mode, Night Mode, Dark Mode, and Sunlight Mode. It features an 8MP front camera and an 8MP rear camera.

It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The storage is expandable via a microSD card slot up to 1TB. It packs a 7,100mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging technology. It runs on the Realme UI for Pad on top of the Android 11 OS.

Read our Realme Pad Review

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Samsung announces One UI 4 (Android 12) stable release timeline for India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 17, 2021

Earlier this week, Samsung revealed the One UI 4 stable update plan for South Korea. On the same day, the company started rolling out the Android 12-based software for the Galaxy S22 series. Now, the firm has announced the update timeline for India as well.

According to an official announcement post on Samsung Members, a total of 61 Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets will update to One UI 4.0 based on Android 12 in India. The update rollout will commence from December 2021 and will continue till July 2022.

Samsung Android 12 One UI 4 Stable Release Plan India

December 2021
- Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
- Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
- Galaxy S21 5G
- Galaxy S21+ 5G
- Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

January 2022
- Galaxy Fold
- Galaxy S10e
- Galaxy S10
- Galaxy S10+
- Galaxy Note10
- Galaxy Note10+
- Galaxy S10 Lite
- Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy S20
- Galaxy S20+
- Galaxy Note10 Lite
- Galaxy Note20
- Galaxy S20 FE
- Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy Z Fold2 5G/LTE
- Galaxy S20 FE 5G

February 2022
- Galaxy Tab S7+
- Galaxy Tab S7
- Galaxy A52
- Galaxy A52s 5G
- Galaxy A72

April 2022
- Galaxy Tab S6
- Galaxy A71
- Galaxy A51
- Galaxy A32
- Galaxy F62
- Galaxy Tab S7 FE

May 2022
- Galaxy Tab S6
- Galaxy A31
- Galaxy M31
- Galaxy M21
- Galaxy M31s
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
- Galaxy A22 5G
- Galaxy F22
- Galaxy F42 5G
- Galaxy M21 2021 Edition
- Galaxy M32
- Galaxy M32 5G
- Galaxy M42 5G
- Galaxy M52 5G

June 2022
- Galaxy A21s
- Galaxy M51
- Galaxy Tab A7 (2020)
- Galaxy F41
- Galaxy A22
- Galaxy F12
- Galaxy Tab A7 Lite

July 2022
- Galaxy M11
- Galaxy M01
- Galaxy A12
- Galaxy F02s
- Galaxy M02s
- Galaxy M02
- Galaxy A03s
- Galaxy M12

Interestingly, the Galaxy Tab S6 is mentioned two times in the list. Perhaps, the company might have listed the LTE and WiFi variants of the tablet separately.

Anyway, this update schedule is subject to change like any other software rollout plan. Since Samsung has a record of delivering updates before the timeline, users need not worry.

BYD Yuan Plus electric SUV to be showcased at Guangzhou Auto Show

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Nov 17, 2021

BYD, a popular Chinese automobiles manufacturer, has announced that the company will be showcasing its BYD Yuan Plus electric SUV car at the upcoming 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show on 19th November.

The BYD Yuan Plus is the first pure electric SUV based on the new BYD e-Platform 3.0 which debuted in the BYD Dolphin (BYD EA1). It is said to integrate features like intelligence, efficiency, safety, and aesthetics.

The peak parameters offered by the platform include 800-volt system voltage, 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) acceleration time of 2.9 seconds, and a range of 600 miles (966 km). The platform packs the Blade Battery and a heat pump as standard. It can offer up to 800V charging capacity in some applications.

BYD Yuan Plus is a compact SUV with a length, width, and height of 4,455 mm, 1,875 mm, and 1,615 mm, respectively. In China, the EV will be made available in two variants — one with a range of 430 km and another with a 510 km range. Both the variants will have a single motor generating 150 kW of power and 310 Nm of torque.

As noted above, the BYD Yuan Plus will be physically unveiled at the upcoming Guangzhou Auto Show that will take place between 19th November and 28th November. It will be made available for purchase in Q1 2022 (January-March 2022) with prices ranging between CNY 130,000 and 160,000 which is roughly between $20,349 and $25,045.

Earlier this year, it was announced that Nexport will be selling the BYD Yuan Plus in Australia from October this year. However, the rollout has been delayed “by a couple of months” because of production and shipping setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ZTE Axon 30 Ultra Space Edition with 18GB RAM and 1TB storage to launch on November 25

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Nov 17, 2021

ZTE has a lineup of Axon 30 series smartphones, among which, the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra is the flagship model. Now, the company is gearing up to launch a new variant of the phone that will break recorders in terms of memory configuration.

The company has shared a teaser poster on Weibo which reveals that the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra Space Edition will be launched on 25th November. What’s interesting is that the phone is touted to be the world’s first to pack 18GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage.

So far, the device has been available with a top-configuration of 16GB RAM and 1TB internal storage. With the upcoming variant, the Chinese company is increasing the phone’s RAM by 2GB, resulting in it reaching 18GB.

From the poster shared by the company, it appears that this upcoming Axon 30 Ultra Space Edition will be made available in limited quantities. To know more about the smartphone, its pricing and availability information, we will have to wait for the official launch set to take place next week.

Apart from the memory configuration, we expect the rest of the phone’s specifications to remain the same as the Axon 30 Ultra. It features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 144Hz refresh rate, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. In the camera department, there’s a quad-camera setup on the back that includes a 64-megapixel main camera, a 64-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 64-megapixel ultrawide shooter with a 120-degree FOV, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens.

On the front side, the smartphone features a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. Running Android operating system, it is powered by a 4,600mAh battery that supports 66W rapid charging.

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A report reveals chipsets powering Samsung phones, tablets in 2022

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Nov 17, 2021

The year 2021 is about to end and Samsung is all set to introduce new smartphones and tablets for 2022. We have been hearing more about these upcoming devices for the past few days. A new report has now even revealed the chipsets powering these forthcoming products.

According to a report by The Elec, Samsung is planning to launch a total of 64 smartphones and tablets. Out of these, 31 models will use Qualcomm chips, new Exynos SoCs co-developed by Samsung and AMD will power 20 models, MediaTek chipsets will be used in 14 models, and there will be 3 models with UNISOC chipsets.

Samsung Smartphone & Tablet Lineup Chipset 2022

Total – 64 Models
Qualcomm – 31
Exynos – 20
MediaTek – 14
UNISOC – 3

Talking about specific devices, the Galaxy S22 series will use both Exynos (South Korea, Europe) and Qualcomm (US) chips. There are also reports stating that India and Africa will be getting Qualcomm variants instead of Exynos.

Further, the Galaxy S22 FE is said to exclusively use Exynos silicon and it will enter mass production in Q3 2022. On the other hand, the Galaxy S21 FE will be powered by both Qualcomm and Exynos SoCs.

The Galaxy Z Fold4 and the Galaxy Flip4 will solely come with a Qualcomm chip, while Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will be driven exclusively by an Exynos chipset.

Interestingly, the Galaxy A53 will switch to Exynos from Qualcomm. Similarly, Galaxy A33 will transition from MediaTek to Exynos. Finally, the Galaxy A73 will be powered by a Qualcomm silicon, Snapdragon 778G to be precise.

Having said that, since the global semiconductor shortage is still prevailing, the above-mentioned details are subject to change.

Moto Edge X, Edge S30 full specifications, images appear at TENAA

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Nov 17, 2021

Motorola is expected to announce two flagship phones in December in China. It appears that these devices could be the Moto Edge S30 and Edge X smartphones. Both models have received certification from the TENAA authority of China.

Moto Edge S30 specifications

The Motorola phone with XT2175-2 model number that has appeared at TENAA is expected to launch as the Moto Edge S30. This phone is likely to release in global markets with the Moto G200 moniker. The device measures 168 x 75.5 x 8.8mm and weighs 202 grams. It has a 6.78-inch LCD FHD+ display that reportedly supports a 144Hz refresh rate. It seems to be powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset and 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM. It is expected to arrive in 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB storage choices.

The Edge S30 rear side features a 108-megapixel triple camera unit. It is equipped with other features like a 4,700mAh battery, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and Android 11. Its 3C certification has suggested that it may carry support for 33W fast charging.

Moto Edge X specifications

The Motorola handset with XT2201-2 model number that has been certified by TENAA is expected to launch in China with the Moto Edge X moniker. It is likely to be called Motorola Edge 30 Ultra in other markets. The smartphone measures 163 x 75.49 x 8.4mm and weighs 201 grams. It houses a 6.67-inch OLED screen that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It is likely to debut as one of the first phones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset. It will be assisted by 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage.

The device features a 60-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. It has other features such as a 4,700mAh rated battery, 68W fast charging, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, and Android 11 OS.

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Vivo V23e 5G launch date confirmed

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Nov 17, 2021

Earlier this month, Vivo announced the Vivo V23e smartphone in Vietnam. It debuted as the company’s first phone powered by the Helio G96. Now the company is gearing up to announce the 5G variant of the device. A landing of the Vivo V23e 5G is now live on Vivo Thailand’s website. The company has confirmed that it will be announcing it at 6:30 PM (local time) on Nov. 23 in Thailand.

The official images show that the Vivo V23e 5G will be available in black and blue gradient colors. Its front side features a waterdrop notch, which houses a 44-megapixel selfie camera.

The V23e 5G seems to feature an OLED screen with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The rear side of the Vivo V23e 5G has a triple camera unit. Unfortunately, there is no information available on the specs of the phone.

The Vivo V23e 5G will be succeeding the Vivo V21e 5G, which launched in June this year. The predecessor model is powered by the Dimensity 700 chipset and 8 GB of RAM.

The V21e 5G has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera, and its rear panel has a 64-megapixel primary camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens. It is fitted with a 6.44-inch AMOLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution.

The V21e 5G has a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 44W fast charging. It is equipped with other features such as 128 GB internal storage, a shared SIM slot for adding a microSD card, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

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The rebadged HUAWEI nova 8 Pro is not discontinued, will be restocked next month

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 17, 2021

Earlier this month, a smartphone called TD Tech N8 Pro made its debut in China. The device went out of stock within days of its release and was rumored to be discontinued. Now, it is said that this handset will hit the shelves once again at the end of the year.

TD Tech N8 Pro Featured A — TD Tech N8 Pro

TD Tech N8 Pro is a rebranded HUAWEI nova 8 Pro with 5G connectivity. In fact, TD Tech Co., Ltd. itself has confirmed to a media house that the components for this phone are purchased from Huawei, reports ITHome.

At the same time, the company has also revealed that this smartphone is not discontinued. Instead, it is now mainly aimed at corporate users and will be restocked next month. Interested customers will get a chance to purchase it once again from the end of December 2021. The handset will be sold on JD.

A Bloomberg report recently exposed that Huawei is looking to license its smartphone designs to Chinese partners. TD Tech Co., Ltd. is listed as one of these partners. This suggests TD Tech N8 Pro is probably just a trial and we might see more such rebadged Huawei phones in the future.

According to ITHome, TD Tech is a telecom equipment manufacturer, which originated as a joint venture between Nokia and Simens. It is presently a wholly-owned subsidiary of TD Tech Holding Limited.

Huawei and Nokia Hong Kong are investors of this parent holding company. Huawei’s rotating chairman Xu Zhijun is the director of this firm.

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