Realme GT Neo2 vs iQOO 8: Specs Comparison

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Oct 1, 2021

Realme GT Neo2 was recently announced in China and it already made a huge success with 100,000 units sold in just one day. Now, the handset is going to make its debut in the global market as it will soon hit the Indian peninsula. But it won’t be alone as there is another flagship killer which is going to hit the Indian market very soon: the iQOO 8. If you are waiting for these handsets, you may be confused if you do not know their specifications very well, and you might find difficulties while deciding which one to buy. This comparison between their specifications will help you make things clear.

Realme GT Neo2 vs Vivo iQOO 8

	Realme GT Neo2	Vivo iQOO 8
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	162.9 x 75.8 x 9 mm, 199.8 grams	159 x 75.1 x 8.6 mm, 200 g
DISPLAY	6.62 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED	6.56 inches, 1080 x 2376p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, octa-core 3.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11, Realme UI	Android 11, Origin OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera	Triple 50 + 13 + 13 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.2 16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 65W	4350 mAh, fast charging 120W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The Black Mint color variant of the Realme GT Neo2 makes it very attractive. Original phones are a trend and when a manufacturer chooses the right design, the phone often becomes viral. The Black Mint color variant of the Relame GT Neo2 is the proof of it, as 40% of people who placed the first orders chose this variant instead of other colors. The iQOO 8 has an original color variant as well, but in my opinion, the Realme GT Neo2 is more attractive. On the other hand, the iQOO 8 has a more compact design thanks to a smaller display and higher screen to body ratio, as well as a smaller battery.

Display

Realme GT Neo2 and iQOO 8 are very close if we talk about the image quality of their displays. On the paper, it looks like the Realme GT Neo2 is slightly better because it has the HDR10+ certification and a very high 1300 nit peak brightness. But you should not notice big differences between their displays: both are AMOLED panels with Full HD+ resolutions of 1080 x 2400 pixels, in-display fingerprint readers, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Note that the display of the Realme GT Neo2 is slightly wider with its 6.62-inch diagonal.

Specs & Software

If you need the most powerful flagship, then you should go for the iQOO 8 without thinking twice: it is powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform which is stronger than the Snapdragon 870 found on the Realme GT Neo2. The maxed out memory configurations are the same, with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage, so the processor is what makes the difference. The phones run Android 11 out of the box, customized by Origin OS and Realme UI, respectively. Both are very advanced user interfaces with several features and deep customization.

Camera

The iQOO 8 is undoubtedly a better camera phone. First of all, the 50 MP main sensor is superior to the 64 MP main camera of the Realme GT Neo2. We can tell the same about the secondary cameras of the iQOO 8: a 13 MP telephoto sensor and a 13 MP ultrawide camera. With the Realme GT Neo2, you get an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a 2 MP macro camera instead of the telephoto sensor: there is no way for it to compete with the iQOO 8. The front cameras are exactly the same: 16 MP sensors with f/2.5 focal aperture.

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Battery

The biggest advantage of the Realme GT Neo2 over the iQOO 8 is the battery life: with a capacity of 5000 mAh, it has a longer battery life in every scenario. The iQOO 8 has just 4350 mAh and its battery life is surely inferior, but it has a faster charging tech with a power of 120W. However, the Realme GT Neo2 is still pretty fast to charge with its 65W power.

Price

In China, the Realme GT Neo2 has a starting price of €320/$371, while the starting price of the iQOO 8 roughly translates into €500/$580. Overall, the iQOO 8 has a higher value because it features a superior chipset and better cameras. But if you do not mind about camera performance, you should prefer the Realme GT Neo2 because it offers a longer battery life and its price is way inferior. The battery life will be very important if you are a gamer, even more than the difference between the Snapdragon 870 and the Snapdragon 888. However, the 120W fast charging is an added value of the iQOO 8: despite its battery is much smaller, having so 120W fast charging technology allows remaining out of battery only for a very short time. Which device would you choose as your next flagship killer?

Realme GT Neo2 vs Vivo iQOO 8: PRO and CONS

Realme GT Neo2

PRO

Bigger battery
Great price
Wider display
Original color option

CONS

Inferior cameras

vivo iQOO 8

PRO

Better processor
Faster charging
Superior cameras
More compact

CONS

Nothing particular

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POCO M4 Pro 5G could be yet another rebranded phone

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 1, 2021

POCO M series is one of the popular budget smartphone lineups. The POCO M3 Pro 5G is currently the latest model in the lineup. As per multiple certifications, this device will be soon getting a successor in the form of POCO M4 Pro 5G.

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According to frequent MIUI tipster Kacper Skrzypek and Indian tipster Abhishek Yadav, a new POCO–branded handset called POCO M4 Pro 5G has been certified by agencies like EEC, 3C, and TENAA. The device is also listed in the IMEI database.

Going by these listings, the phone bears model numbers 21091116AG (Global) and 21091116AC (China). There could be other model numbers for different regions as well.

POCO brand is only present outside mainland China. Since this handset has a Chinese variant, it could be a rebranded Redmi smartphone.

At present, all we know is that it is a 5G-enabled phone with support for 33W charging via the above-listed certifications. That being said, we expect to learn more about it in the coming days.

The current-gen POCO M3 Pro 5G is a rebranded Redmi Note 10 5G with a different rear design. Perhaps, the upcoming POCO M4 Pro 5G could also be a rebadged Redmi Note series device.

Hopefully, the new handset brings upgrades over its predecessor. That’s because the POCO M2 Pro was sort of a better deal than its successor.

Foxconn acquires Lordstown Motors’ Ohio EV factory in a deal worth $230 million

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Jeet

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Oct 1, 2021

Foxconn, the company known for manufacturing Apple iPhones, is buying an automotive factory from EV maker Lordstown Motors for around $230 million.

As per the deal, Foxconn will be building Lordstown Motors’ electric pickup truck at the plant. Further, the EV maker will remain a tenant there and has also agreed to “provide Foxconn with certain rights with respect to future vehicle programs.”

Additionally, Foxconn is also buying $50 million worth of Lordstown Motors shares. The startup has been struggling and had talked about the need to raise money quickly in order to survive, despite going public last year.

With this deal, Foxconn has now entered the automotive factory space and now has a significant presence in the United States. It seems that the Taiwan-based company will now try to establish itself as a global electric vehicle manufacturer.

The companies hope to complete a purchase agreement by 31st October and complete the deal by April 30. Foxconn has said that as part of the deal, Fisker Inc. will be allowed to make vehicles with the Taiwanese conglomerate in the Ohio factory.

Lordstown Motors had purchased a 6.2-million-square-foot facility from General Motors in 2019. Recently, it was planning to rent out space at the factory in an effort to make money amid a serious cash crunch.

The EV maker is facing lots of trouble. Its CEO was forced out after he was caught exaggerating pre-orders for its electric truck. The company has now lowered its initial production goals. The Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission have launched probes into Lordstown Motors, and the company is going through financial crises, with only have enough money to survive through mid-2022.

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Razer Kiyo X USB Webcam & Ripsaw X capture card unveiled

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 1, 2021

The COVID 19 pandemic ushered in a new era for virtual meetings, online learning, and meet-ups due to restrictions on social activities aimed at curtailing the spread of the virus. Gaming accessory manufacturer Razer has a number of new accessories aimed at easing video conferencing but the company has now unveiled a budget webcam and capture card that’ll make it easy for just anyone to host a live streaming event.

The webcam bears the moniker Kiyo X USB Webcam while the capture card is dubbed Ripsaw X. The two products are cheaper offerings of already existing Razer devices. For instance, the Kiyo X is a cheaper version of the Kiyo webcam, which has a built-in light ring while the Ripsaw X is a trimmed down version of the 60 fps-capable Ripsaw HD capture card.

The webcam supports 1080p 30fps and 720p 60fps framerates. It also comes with an autofocus feature aimed at keeping the image sharp. The camera can be operated via the Razer Virtual Ring Light app where you can adjust the brightness of the monitor to function as a lighting source.

On its part, the Ripsaw X capture card is capable of capturing shots at up to 30 frames per second in 4K. The device is also touted to deliver “near-zero latency” via its HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectivity. The capture card can be connected to an HDMI output-packing camera to transform the camera into a powerful webcam or capture gameplay from a console.

As for the price, the Kiyo X webcam will retail for $79.99 while the Ripsaw X capture card carries a price tag of $139.99. The two gadgets are already on sale on Razer’s website.

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Deal: Get Baseus 2 in 1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Bracket for $37

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Oct 1, 2021

Baseus 2 in 1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Bracket is now available at a discounted price of $36.99 only at AliExpress. This price is for the 2 in 1 charger. You can also buy the single standard wireless magnetic charger for $28.99 only.

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Baseus 2 in 1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Bracket

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Total 20W peak output
2 charging stations: Magnetic wireless charger and Standard wireless charger
Magnetic charger – Compatible with Apple 12 series only
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Dual magnetic core with strong attraction
Can also be used as a smartphone stand or bracket
Upgraded copper coils for faster charging without overheating
9 special security features: Overcurrent protection, over-voltage protection, foreign body detection, etc.
FOD indicator light
Silicone Anti-slip pad at the bottom
Colors: Black and White

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ASUS VivoBook K15 packing an OLED screen, 11th Gen Core/AMD SoC launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 1, 2021

The ASUS VivoBook K15 OLED laptop has been unveiled to the Indian market. The VivoBook K15 OLED has a starting price tag of Rs. 46990 ($638) and offers an OLED display. The introduction of the VivoBook K15 will afford consumers quality and affordability options.

ASUS is a popular manufacturer of laptops and PCs and the new VivoBook K15 OLED laptops come with some fairly decent features and functionality. It features either Intel’s 11th Gen Core or AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors, with a 15.6 –inch FHD OLED NanoEdge display, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.

The ASUS VivoBook K15 OLED displays offer 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, eye care feature through the TUV Rheinland certification, and Dual HDD+SSD storage options. The ASUS VivoBook K15 OLED has an 85% screen-to-body ratio. The RAM options for the device are between 8GB and 16GB, while the internal storage options span from 256GB to 512GB. There are USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 ports, as well as an HDMI port, a headphone jack, as well a Micro SD/ Micro SD 4.0 card reader.

The ASUS VivoBook K15 OLED laptops have a Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key and a 1.4mm Key-travel. The sleek laptop weighs just 1.80kg and also has a 720p HD camera. The laptop will come with Windows 10/ Windows 10 Pro operating system and will be available from October 3 across several outlets including Flipkart, Amazon, ASUS Exclusive Stores. Some discount regimes are also available for the devices as well.

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Deal: Get Baseus WMO1 TWS Earbuds for $18 (Retail Price $25)

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Oct 1, 2021

Baseus WMO1 TWS Earbuds which generally retails for $25 is now available at a discounted price of $17.99 only at AliExpress. This is a limited-time offer.

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Baseus WMO1 TWS Earbuds at $17.99 (after discount)@AliExpress

Baseus WMO1 TWS Earbuds

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True Wireless Stereo Earbuds
Small and lightweight
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Wireless 5.0 technology: Enables simultaneous dual connection of left and right earbud
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PU Composite membrane: Provides thick bass and fine treble
Smart environmental noise reduction
Smart touch control: to play/pause, switch music, reject/answer calls
Touch to activate AI voice assistant
Universal compatibility : Android/ iOS/ Windows etc
Battery life: 5 hours on a single charge, 25 hours with the case
Gorgeous colors: Black, White, Purple, Green, Yellow, Pink

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Deal: Get COLMI P8 Plus Smartwatch for $21 (Retail Price $35)

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Oct 1, 2021

COLMI P8 Plus Smartwatch which generally retails for $35 is now available at a discounted price of $21.02 only at AliExpress. This is a limited-time offer.

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COLMI P8 Plus Smartwatch

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Generally retailing for $35, you can now buy COLMI P8 Plus Smartwatch for $21.02 only at AliExpress. Please note that this offer is applicable to the Black, Blue, Pink, and Gold color variants ordered from the China warehouse. The is a limited-time offer, so place your order asap.

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Tecno Camon 18 Series Roundup: Specs, Price, Colors, & More – What to Expect!

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Oct 1, 2021

Tecno is on the brink of releasing its Camon 18 series on the heels of the freshly launched Tecno Phantom X. The series comprises the standard Camon 18 paired with the Camon 18 Premier. There are talks about a third Tecno 18 Pro variant as well, although there’s little evidence for it at the moment.

Display & Design

Little about the display specifications of the device is known other than the fact that it will sport an FHD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. But judging from its photos, it is safe to assume that the display will be sized over 6.4-inches.

The design of the Tecno Camon 18 series is very similar to the Oppo Reno6 5G due to its near-identical camera module and less rounded edges.

Cameras on the Tecno Camon 18 Series

Tecno has mostly stayed mum about the camera specifications on the soon-to-release series. However, some leaked photos revealed that the phones, or at least one of the models, will be coming with 60x zoom. The zoom will be complemented with Tecno’s proprietary AI TAIVOS technology.

Further, the company’s official Instagram handle recently posted a video showing the Tecno Camon 18 series’ Gimbal camera in action. The Gimbal tech essentially results in super-smooth stabilization.

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All in all, the new camera setup is said to capture significantly better photos than its predecessor.

Specifications

The Tecno Camon 18 Premier is going to be the very first phone to be powered with Mediatek’s latest Helio G96 chip. While the processor is fairly powerful and all, it does have one shortcoming – lack of 5G support. It isn’t clear if the processor is standard across the lineup.

As for security, the series will likely come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that will be embedded into the power button.

Software

The Tecno Camon 18 series will be booting into Android 11 out of the box layered atop with HiOS 7.6. However, judging from the fact that the company has had an Android 12 Developer Preview Program, Android 12 should be hitting the lineup sometime later.

Colors

Judging from leaked photos, the Tecno Camon 18 series should be coming in blue-gray and light-blue colors, although it may possible that more colors may be revealed later on.

There aren’t any details available about the storage variants that will be coming with the device.

Pricing & Availability

As for the release date, the Camon 18 series will make its entry sometime in October. No details have been made available yet about the pricing or its availability, so we will have to wait for more details for now.

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Super Deal: Get Huawei Band 6 Global Version for $50 at AliExpress

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Oct 1, 2021

Huawei Band 6 Global Version is now available for as low as $50.39 only at AliExpress. Please note that this price is applicable to US and Canadian users. The price changes according to your regional taxes. Hence, Brazilian users can get the smart band for as low as $43 and European users may have to pay a slightly higher price due to VAT.

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The smart band comes with a 1.47-inch rectangular AMOLED display and multiple watch faces via the Watch Face Store app. With a 14-day battery life on a full charge and 10-day life on heavy usage, the band is powerful enough for your daily needs.

Huawei Band 6 comes with a variety of health management functions like All-Day SpO2 Monitor, sleep and stress monitor, heart-rate monitor, etc, and features 96 sports mode and a special menstrual cycle tracking for women. The 5ATM waterproof smart band is available in Orange, Black, Pink, and Green colors.

Huawei Band 6 Global Version is now available at AliExpress for an average cost of $50.39 only. The watch comes in different variants at slightly different prices. So be sure to select the global version, before you place the order.

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Grand Theft Auto Trilogy confirmed, spotted on South Korean games rating board

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Sean

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Oct 1, 2021

Over the last couple of weeks, numerous reports have surfaced that suggested that Rockstar Games is working on a remaster for its original trilogy of Grand Theft Auto games. Now, the title for the remastered trilogy has been spotted in South Korea’s games rating board, which basically confirms that it is in the works.

The Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy: The Definitive Edition was spotted in the South Korean rating board. While the remasters has been rumored for a while now, the listing has officially confirmed it. The trilogy include GTA 3, GTA: Vice City, and GTA: San Andreas. Reportedly, the trilogy was meant to launch earlier but the launch was postponed due to internal delays, as per the Kotaku report.

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Notably, the old games were to be remastered using the Unreal Engine and would feature a mix of old and new graphical styles along with an updated UI and other tweaks to bring the games more in line with the current iteration of Grand Theft Auto. As of right now, the trilogy’s Definitive Edition is expected to launch sometime next year, although, we have no way of confirming the actual launch date at the moment. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing more updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Doogee X96 affordable smartphone with 6.5-inch display and 5400 mAh battery launching soon

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 1, 2021

Doogee is preparing for the upcoming festive season with the launch of several new affordable smartphones. After the Doogee X93 and V10 smartphone launch, the company is set to unveil Doogee X96 entry-level smartphone. The new low-cost smartphone will come with a 6.52-inch display and 5400 mAH battery on October 11, 2021.

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Soogee X96 will feature a Unisoc SC9863A SoC coupled with an octa-core processor. It bundles 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage along with the support for 256GB expandable storage via TF Card. The smartphone packs a 5400mAh battery with support for 10W fast charging.

A 6.52-inch waterdrop display is present with 1600 x 720 pixels resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The beautiful design of the smartphone offers the highest screen-to-body ratio of 91%. The notch encases a 5MP selfie camera.

In connectivity, Doogee X96 comes with three navigation systems, offers a dual-SIM slot + TF Card. Unlike the major smartphones, the Doogee X96 still carries a 3.5mm audio headphone jack for a flawless music experience. It runs on the Android 11 Go Operating System.

AliExpress will start pre-orders for Doogee X96 from October 11 2021. Interested users can enter the giveaway to win 5 Doogee X96 smartphones and 5 CS1 smartwatches. KNow more about the device by heading to the official website.

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vivo X70 Pro+ vs iPhone 13 Pro Camera Comparison: Can vivo beat the new iPhone?

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Paco Zheng

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Oct 1, 2021

Viewers who have seen our Vivo X70 Pro Plus Full review will know that the X70 Pro+ is great at taking pictures. Previously, we compared the X60 Pro+ with the Samsung S21 Ultra, but as of today, the S22 Ultra is not yet launched. So today, we’ll put the X70 Pro+ against another recently released hot phone: the iPhone 13 Pro.

iPhone 13 Pro vs Vivo X70 Pro+: Camera Specs

To be honest, if we just compare the paper specs, iPhone 13 pro is not qualified to be the rival of vivo x70 pro+. Not only does the iPhone lack a traditional camera lens brand cooperation like Zeiss, but there’s also no periscope telephoto lens. And the pixel size of the main camera sensor is not as big as the GN1 after the 4-in-1 binning. But the iPhone is the best at using software optimization to make up for the lack of hardware. So we have divided this video comparison into three parts: photos, video, and experience in using the camera.

iPhone 13 Pro vs Vivo X70 Pro+: Photography

Main Camera

Let’s talk about the quality of their photos first. The x70 pro+ is undoubtedly more vibrant, has higher contrast, and looks more pleasing to the eye. But everyone likes different color preferences, so even if the iPhone favors true colors, we can’t say it’s worse than the x70 pro+. The dynamic range on the x70 pro+ is significantly better than the iPhone 13 Pro. iPhone’s Smart HDR can overexpose small areas of highlights. The darker parts of the pictures are brighter than the x70 Pro+. Even though the x70 pro+’s main camera is 50mp, in daily use with 4-in-1 pixel binning, it actually takes pictures equal to about 12mp. The difference in clarity is not visible during the daytime. But at night the iPhone benefits from an excellent algorithm, and even if the x70 Pro+ has night mode on, the iPhone will be a little clearer than the x70 Pro+. But again, the difference is not that huge. However, there’s a significant difference in how the photos process flares. Since the iPhone has started using sapphire glass lens, the problem of flare at night has become very serious. Compared to the x70 Pro+ which has Zeiss T* coating, the difference is very obvious. When shooting with the iPhone 13 Pro, it is better to avoid situations that can give rise to flare as much as possible.

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Ultra Wide Lens

The ultra-wide lens generally performs about the same as the main camera. The x70 Pro+ is still better in terms of HDR strength. Although the purple-fringing issue of the ultra-wide lens is much less than the x70 Pro+ when compared to the x60 Pro+, it is still worse than the iPhone. At night because the sensor is smaller, the iPhone will have more noise in the picture. But I still like the way the iPhone handles this more than the x70 Pro+ which makes the image blurry like an oil painting in order to erase the noise.

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Zoom Quality

2X

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The X70 Pro+’s Standard lenses are 50mm equivalent, the iPhone 13 Pro’s are 77mm equivalent. So in the 2x sample, the X70 Pro+ uses a 2x portrait lens and the iPhone uses a 2x zoom crop of the main camera. Clearly, the X70 Pro+ is the overall winner in this focal length test. Of course, when you zoom in to 3x, the X70 Pro+ is using a portrait lens zoom crop and the iPhone is using a 77mm lens. But the difference between the two is not as great as it was with the 2x. While it’s true that the iPhone will be sharper in the 77mm focal length, the dynamic range is still better with the X70 Pro+.

3X

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The iPhone’s 3x lens has one advantage. In very dark conditions, the x70 pro+’s 2x portrait lens cannot be called up in a normal mode and can only be cropped by zooming in with the main camera. The iPhone can still call up the 3x lens and get a good picture when zoomed in to 3x.

5X

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The iPhone does not have a periscope telephoto lens, so when the image is zoomed in to 5x, the x70 pro+, which has a 5x periscope telephoto, theoretically beats the iPhone. But the difference in the actual samples is not large. The iPhone with a 3x lens zoom crop does not lose to the x70 pro+, you can zoom in to see the subtle differences. Because the 3x lens can perform to such a degree, I think it is already very impressive.

Macro Shots

Because the iPhone 13 Pro’s Ultra Wide Lens supports autofocus, it can also take macro photos. Compared to the x70 pro+, which also shoots macro with an Ultra Wide Lens, the iPhone can shoot closer, and the photos taken will be more stunning.

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We have put together the portrait mode and selfie section for you to see here. Both phones perform well in portrait mode for selfies. The iPhone’s background bokeh is stronger, and the x70 pro+ is not as strong as the iPhone’s default aperture bokeh, even when the aperture is opened to the maximum. And even if you turn off the beauty algorithm on the x70 pro+, the AI color algorithm will help you optimize the color of your skin, and it will look healthier. If you just look at the clarity, the difference between the two is again not so obvious.

iPhone 13 Pro vs Vivo X70 Pro+: Video Quality

When it comes to the video part, it shows just how powerful the iPhone’s algorithms are. This fixed camera shot of the main camera clearly shows that the iPhone not only does a good job of holding down the highlights and brightening the dark areas but also has much better clarity than the x70 Pro+. The same goes for the super wide-angle lens. The x70 pro+ not only lags behind the iPhone 13 Pro in terms of dynamic range and sharpness, but also has a much narrower field of view than the iPhone. Of course, this choice also allows the x70 pro+ to be more stable when recording in motion. This video shows the advantages of combining a gimbal and electronic stabilization. iPhone’s ultra-wide camera is not as stable as the x70 pro+ when it comes to motion shots. But if it’s the main camera without a gimbal, the two are closer in terms of stabilization performance.

Some viewers are more concerned about whether x70 pro+ can switch lenses in recording, the answer is yes, but only in 1080P 30 FPS mode. The iPhone 13 Pro can switch any of the three lenses in 4k 30FPS mode.

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I believe everyone is tired of listening to how good the CINEMATIC mode of iPhone 13 Pro is for shooting people. So let’s compare the effect of the x70 pro+ with the real bokeh effect of shooting objects. CINEMATIC’s bokeh algorithm is fantastic, and the background bokeh is very natural. But the disadvantage is also very obvious, the edge keying is still not very accurate. The edges are vague, as if the object is glowing. Also, just the 1080P 30 FPS recording specifications are not quite enough for this mode. In short, this CINEMATIC mode still needs to be improved.

The X70 pro+ only has HDR video support for the main camera, so let’s compare the HDR video recording performance of the main camera. I believe I don’t need to explain much, this time the iPhone once again won with its superb algorithm. The performance of the iPhone in the video section tells us that a powerful chip with an excellent algorithm is really able to beat phones with stronger hardware.

Please check out our video review for seeing the video quality from their cameras.

iPhone 13 Pro vs Vivo X70 Pro+: Camera User Experience

The experience of using the camera is also a very important part of the camera system. It can be said whether the experience of the camera is good or bad, determines the frequency of your photos. The iPhone takes the lead in fast photo experience, even if you press the shutter quickly and continuously, there is no lag. On the x70 pro+, even with the assistance of the v1 chip, there will be a delay when you press the shutter quickly. However, iPhone sometimes does not respond when you press the shutter lightly, and this problem occurs frequently. Maybe it’s an optimization made by the iPhone’s engineers to prevent you from accidentally touching it. Thanks for the thought engineer, but I don’t like this design that prevents accidental touches as it doesn’t feel natural. And when testing the lens switching, a new bug appeared again on the x70 pro+, which in addition to the bug found in our Full review, it can be said that the experience is really not particularly good.

In the real-time preview of the viewfinder, thanks to the v1 chip, the x70 pro+ is very close to the performance of the iPhone. Even scenes with very bright light ratios can achieve more than 90% of the iPhone’s level. And shockingly, the x70 pro+ still performs very well in extreme low light.

iPhone 13 Pro vs Vivo X70 Pro+ Camera Comparison: Verdict

So this was the end of our iPhone 13 vs vivo X70 Pro+ comparison. We found from the test that the x70 pro+ is a little better at taking pictures, with good dynamic range and color performance, as well as periscope telephoto. On the other hand, iPhone 13 Pro does a better job of video recording and camera experience, but the quality difference isn’t as significant as one might expect.

Which phone you end up choosing as your photography device depends entirely on your personal use habits. After all, there is no perfect phone, only the one that suits you best.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 & Z Flip3 sales to cross 1 million in South Korea

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Sean

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Oct 1, 2021

The new foldable smartphones from Samsung, namely the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3, are expected to see great sales in the company’s home country. In South Korea alone, sales are projected to cross 1 million units this weekend.

While the latest foldable smartphones were launched back in August 2021, their sales are already set to cross the 1 million mark just a month after their announcement. This marks a major milestone for foldable smartphones, as per industry officials. As per The Korea Herald, the pace of the sales is similar to that of the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy S8 that were two of the fastest smartphone from the company to reach the 1 million mark in South Korea.

Furthermore, pre orders for the new Galaxy Z series of foldable smartphones had reached 920,000 units in just a seven day period. Out of this notable figure, 270,000 of the handsets were activated on the first day of the pre activation period, which is a a record figure for Galaxy smartphones. Notably, the popularity of the two newly launched foldable smartphones has even led to the extension of the early activation period of the pre ordered Galaxy Z smartphones.

As of right now, the Galaxy Z Flip3, which is a clamshell folding device, has sold twice as much as the Z Fold3 that is the more expensive out of the two and folds like a book. Both device feature top notch specs along with the Fold3 even offering an under display selfie camera setup on the front.

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Xiaomi’s upcoming phone could sport a curved 4K display & iris recognition

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Oct 1, 2021

A TENAA listing has revealed that Xiaomi may be working on a phone with a curved 4K OLED display that looks almost identical to the just-released Xiaomi Civi phone. We previously covered its complete specifications, but we now also have possible images of the phone, again thanks to TENAA.

First introduced to the world by Sony via its Z5 Premium device, 4K phones have been around for a while now. However, they have more or less been exclusive to Sony. The reluctance in its widespread adoption can be explained by the fact that the crazy dense pixel count on 4K displays is barely noticeable over the more popular QHD resolution. 4K displays are also known to be quite power-hungry. Coupled with the now-standard 120Hz refresh rate, a 4K panel in 2021 will be more taxing on the battery than ever.

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Anyway, the alleged soon-to-be-released Xiaomi device sports a 6.55-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) OLED display. Its curvature is slightly noticeable in the image above. There does not seem to be any sign of a punch-hole or notch upfront, but that doesn’t mean anything considering the front is barely lit in the photo.

The phone is touted by many as being the Xiaomi CC11 Pro. Another surprising feature listed on TENAA is “iris recognition”, something that was introduced with the Samsung Galaxy S8 but never became mainstream.

Other known specifications of the device include a 4,500mAh battery with support for up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. While the listing doesn’t specify the processor, we learn that it will be clocked at 2.4GHz. The phone’s dimensions are almost identical to that of the Xiaomi Civi and measure 158.34×71.5×6.98. It weighs fairly light for its size at just 166 grams.

That said, it is worth mentioning here that while TENAA is very reliable, some of the specs mentioned on it about the alleged CC11 Pro may be incorrect. There has also not been any indication yet about a pro/plus variant of the Civi. Thus, it would be advisable to take it all with a pinch of salt.

Honestly, the listed specs do seem a bit far-fetched. But if Xiaomi actually manages to pull off something like this at the right price, there will be little competition for it.

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Microsoft fixing key bugs on Windows 11 prior to October 5 release

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Sean

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Oct 1, 2021

Microsoft is working on fixing more key bugs on the Windows 11 ahead of its official release on October 5. The company is addressing issues with the Start, Taskbar, and Search in the latest iterations of its Windows operating system.

The American tech giant has just released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22468 to the Dev Channel. For those unaware, this channel is the testing forum where updates and features might arrive in the stable version of Windows 11 on October 5. The company stated that the new build offers a “good set of improvements and bug fixes” for those that follow the Dev Channel releases.

Notably, the company also highlighted two key improvements. Namely, users can now see stats regarding the connection when clicking on a VPN connection in VPN settings. Additionally, the update also adds an option to turn off showing recent searches when hovering over the Search icon in the Taskbar. You can find this option n the Taskbar behaviors in Taskbar Settings. This showcases Microsoft’s efforts in clean up its Windows 11 UI and other bugs prior to October 5 launch.

The brand further added that “Some fixes noted here in Insider Preview builds from the active development branch may make their way into the servicing updates for the released version of Windows 11 after general availability on October 5th,” and that “These builds are also not matched to a specific release. New features and OS improvements from these builds could show up in future Windows releases when they’re ready, and we may deliver them as full OS updates or servicing release.”

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US legalization against Huawei & ZTE telecom infrastructure in Europe gains traction

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Sean

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Oct 1, 2021

US legalization is aiming at providing aid to its European allies to prevent telecom gear from Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE. The push is gaining momentum as more representatives signed on as cosponsors and a Senate version was recently introduced.

According to an SCMP report, Democratic representatives Ted Lieu of California and Brad Schneider of Illinois have now joined 30 other cosponsors of the Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act earlier this week. This would allow the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to identify projects from central and eastern Europe (including regions like Austria and Greece to Ukraine and Moldova) and to offer support to their respective agencies.

The bill states that “the United States has national security and economic interests in assisting central and eastern European countries to improve the security of their telecommunications networks by reducing dependence on covered telecommunications equipment or services that are often offered with predatory economic inducements, and replacing them with secure telecommunications equipment or services.” For those unaware, Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE have been facing increasing friction in the west. Furthermore, the US has been pressurizing its allies to avoid low cost gear from the two firms.

Now, the latest move seeks to warn the central and eastern Europe against China’s attempt “to undermine” their sovereignty. The two senators added that “The US has pushed countries to ban Huawei infrastructure, but … has not offered support to countries who cannot afford other infrastructure. The [Transatlantic Telecommunication Security Act] would provide financing to European allies who are most vulnerable to low-cost options like Huawei, and it would expand the number of countries that DFC can invest in, helping them modernize digital infrastructure.”

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 update brings latest October 2021 security patch

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Zohaib Ahmed

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Oct 1, 2021

A fresh firmware update with the October security patch is currently rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2. It has currently only hit South Korea where it has been released for multiple carriers including LG U+, KT Corporation, and SK Telecom.

The update can be easily identified by its firmware version of F916NKSU1DUI4 (via: Sammobile). A changelog for the same seems to be unavailable at the moment but a few improvements can be expected along with the bump in the security patch version.

It is worth mentioning here that the Galaxy Z Fold2 is not the first foldable from Samsung to have received the October update. It is preceded by the recently released Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 foldable phones that were one of the very first to bag the said update.

If you reside in South Korea and are still waiting on the update to roll out for your phone, then you might want to head over to Settings > Software update to check for it manually.

And as for those residing in regions other than South Korea, the update should be rolling out in the coming days. A notification will pop up when it arrives, so stay tuned.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 was released last year in September and still holds up well even by 2021 standards thanks to its cutting-edge foldable tech made possible by its dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz HDR10+ foldable display. It packs a 4500mAh battery and is powered by the Snapdragon 865+ processor. It currently runs One UI 3.1.1 and should be getting Android 12-based One UI 4 when it arrives.

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Huawei employee reveals that HarmonyOS 3 is arriving soon

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Sean

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Oct 1, 2021

A Huawei employee has revealed in a social media post that the company is working on the next iteration of its proprietary operating system. As per the post, HarmonyOS 3 is just around the corner and the reveal is arriving soon.

According to an ITHome report, an employee of the Chinese tech giant has shared that the next generation of HarmonyOS is planned to be unveiled soon. Notably, the company is planning on holding the Huawei Developer Conference on October 24. During this event, the brand is set to showcase its new HarmonyOS 3.0. Similarly, the HarmonyOS 2.0 had also been launched during the September 2020 Huawei Developer Conference.

Since then, the company has launched a number of products that support HarmonyOS, including smartphones, IoT and other smart products. One of the recent smartphones that launched with HarmonyOS is the Nova 9 series. As of right now, the company has confirmed that the number of users that upgraded to its proprietary operating system has crossed 120 million and it expected the overall user base to surpass 300 million by the end of this year. So stay tuned for more, as we will be covering the upcoming HDC 2021 event later this month.

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OPPO A55 launched in India with Helio G35, 50MP triple camera

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 1, 2021

After teasing for days, OPPO has finally launched the OPPO A55 in India. The latest budget smartphone from the company arrives with a basic set of features. The device is all about its design rather than specifications.

OPPO A55 Specifications and Features

The newly unveiled OPPO A55 features a camera island design, unlike other OPPO phones in the market. It is IPX4-certified for splash resistance and comes in attractive color options, namely Starry Black and Rainbow Blue. The device measures 163.6 x 75.7 x 8.4mm in dimensions and weighs around 193g.

The handset flaunts a 6.51-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels, 16.7 million colors, 269 PPI, and a 1500:1 contrast ratio. The screen has a 60Hz refresh rate, a 120Hz touch sampling rate, and can cover up to 70% of the NTSC color gamut. Lastly, it has a peak brightness of 550 nits under sunlight and NEG T2X-1 glass protection.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 chipset paired with 4GB/6GB LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB/128GB storage. If needed, the storage can be further expanded via a MicroSD card (up to 256GB).

As far as optics are concerned, the smartphone houses a triple rear camera array consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it has a 16MP punch hole camera on the top left corner for selfies and video calls.

Connectivity options of the handset include dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS), USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It has all the essential sensors like an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, proximity sensor, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Finally, the OPPO A55 runs ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11 and draws power from a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

OPPO A55 Price and Availability in India

The OPPO A55 will retail for the following price tags in India.

4GB + 64GB – ₹15,490 ($209)
6GB + 128GB – ₹17,490 ($236)

The smartphone will be available for purchase starting October 3 via Amazon India, OPPO E-Store, and offline retailers across the country.

Customers can avail the following different offers for a limited time.

Amazon India

- - Flat ₹3,000 of HDFC Band credit/debit cards and EMI
  - No-cost EMI up to 6 months (Prime members only)
  - 6-month free screen replacement (Prime members only)
  - 3-month free Amazon Prime subscription

OPPO E-Store

- - 10% instant discount on Kotak Bank, Bank of Baroda, and Axix bank cards
  - No-cost EMI up to 3 months

Offline Stores

- Up to ₹3,000 cashback and no-cost EMI on select credit/debit cards.
- EMI options from multiple financial services