OPPO is long-rumored to enter the tablet category. When the company unveiled ColorOS 12 based on Android 12, it revealed that the latest version of its mobile software is compatible with different form factors, including tablets and foldables, thanks to a new responsive device. Today, one of the top executives of the firm officially confirmed the arrival of tablets and multi-form smartphone products.
ColorOS 12’s ‘Responsive Design’ adapts to different form factors.
At a partner summit, Liu Bo, Vice President of OPPO and President of OPPO China, disclosed the company’s plans for high-end products, IoT products, and eCommerce strategy.
According to a report by Sina Technology, the OPPO exec confirmed that his company will launch its first tablet in the first half of 2022. In case you missed it, vivo is also set to release its first tablet around the same time.
The exec also revealed that OPPO will be also debuting ‘multi-form smartphone products’. In other words, the firm will be launching foldables and similar unique devices. But unfortunately, he did not give a specific timeline for their release.
Last year, the tech giant showcased a rollable concept smartphone called OPPO X 2021. It even announced a tri-fold concept smartphone design in partnership with a Japanese design firm called ‘nendo’. Hence, we can expect a commercial version of these products.
Talking about high-end devices (¥4,000+), Liu Bo disclosed that OPPO is currently the third-largest premium Android OEM in the overall Chinese smartphone market and the second-largest in the Chinese offline smartphone market. He also said that the awareness of the OPPO Find X3 series has increased from 46% to 60%.
Further, with OnePlus becoming a sub-brand of OPPO after the merger, the company’s eCommerce business is also growing strong with a presence on popular retailers like JD, Suning, GOME, Pinduoduo, and others, in addition to its own Huantai Mall.
Lastly, OPPO will continue to release new products across different IoT product categories like truly wireless earphones, fitness trackers, smartwatches, smart TVs, and more.
Earlier this week, Russia threatened to ban YouTube as the popular video sharing platform removed the Russian state backed broadcaster RT’s German language channels from its website. This urged the Kremlin to call for ‘zero tolerance’ towards the online platform.
According to a Reutersreport, the online video streaming platform, owned by Alphabet Inc, has deleted the state backed broadcaster RT’s channels on Tuesday. YouTube stated that the channel was removed from its website as it breached its COVID-19 misinformation policy. Furthermore, the company also added that it would block all anti vaccine content from its platform as well. This marks its expansion outside of just Coronavirus, and includes content that alleges vaccines cause chronic health effects or other form of misinformation regarding the vaccines.
On the other hand, Russia stated that it was considering retaliating against German media and also accused YouTube of “unprecedented information aggression” over the deletion of the RT channels. This also marks the spark of new friction between the Russian government and a tech giant. Russian state communications regulator Roskomnadzor stated that it has written to Google and demanded that YouTube should lift the restrictions on RT channels.
If the company fails to comply, then the government could partially or fully restrict access to YouTube in the region. As of right now, Google has declined to comment on the matter. Additionally, the government could also impose other measures to ensure YouTube complies with its laws, as per Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. He further added that “There should certainly be zero tolerance for this kind of breaking of the law.”
Several Apple iPhone 13 series users are reporting intermittent touch screen issues on iOS 15 wherein their device doesn’t respond to touch inputs on certain parts of the display or even the entire panel. Users say that the only way to temporarily work around the problem when it strikes is by rebooting the device.
Posts on Reddit, Twitter, and Apple forums related to the issue all more or less say the same thing – the iPhone 13 touch sensitivity is screwed, requiring repeated taps for touches to register (via: MacRumors).
Anyone's iPhone 13 not registering touch events consistently? Is that an app thing, an iOS 15 thing, or my iPhone 13 thing
The problem seems to vary from user to user. While some say that it occurs with all apps and the entire screen, others have observed that certain sections of the touch – particularly the upper corners – are more affected. The entire lineup seems to be plagued by touch screen issues, or at least the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max.
The cause is unknown at the moment, although isolated cases could be narrowed down to possible hardware malfunctions. However, a few reports following the iOS 15 update on older models point towards the possibility of something being wrong with the update itself.
After all, bugs on iOS 15 aren’t exactly a rare occurrence. MacRumors reports that the update has been tormented with problems, including bugs related to the iPhone 13 and the Apple Watch, device storage, Apple Music, and widgets, on top of possible security vulnerabilities. Apple has promised to release an update to address some of the problems affecting iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 devices though.
The fixes may be brought along with an iOS 15.0.1 update, but there are chances that Apple may instead directly release iOS 15.1 when it clears beta testing next month.
That said, it is worth mentioning here that YouTuber and Apple beta specialist Zollotech in his latest video observed that the iPhone 13 touch issues seem to have been fixed on iOS 15.1 beta, according to his limited time with the build. Those affected can thus take a sigh of relief.
Motorola has unveiled a mid-range tablet called the Moto Tab G20 in India. The new tablet from the Lenovo-owned company offers key specs like an 8-inch IPS display, a large-sized battery, and a stock Android experience. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the Moto Tab G20.
Moto Tab G20 specifications and features
The Moto Tab G20 has an 8-inch IPS LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels. It is equipped with TDDI technology that promises crisp and clear visuals.
The Helio P22T chipset is at the helm of the Moto Tab G20. It has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of native storage. For more storage, the device offers a dedicated storage slot. It runs on the stock version of Android 11 OS. The tablet is equipped with a dedicated Google Kids Space that offers pre-loaded content and customizations for children as well as parental controls.
Moto Tab G20
The Tab G20 has a 5,100mAh battery that promises long-lasting battery life. It is equipped with a pair of speakers that are powered by Dolby Atmos Audio. It has a front camera of 5-megapixel, and its back panel features a 13-megapixel rear camera without flash.
The Tab G20 tablet offers connectivity features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. As far as the design is concerned, the G20 features a sleek metal body with a premium finish. The Tab G20 is rebranded version of the Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen) that debuted in June in other markets.
Moto Tab G20 price in India
The Moto Tab G20 has arrived with a price tag of Rs 10,999 (~$148) in India. It comes in Platinum Grey color only. The tablet will be available for purchase from Oct. 2 through Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale. To sweeten the deal, buyers will be able to take advantage of offers of Rs 1,000 (~$13) additional discount on exchange as well as discounts through credit/debit cards during the BBD sale.
At the Honor Smart Life event last week, the brand had launched the Honor Pad V7 as the standard version of the Tab V7 Pro that was launched last month in the firm’s home market. Now, the latest Honor Pad V7 is officially available for purchase in China.
The base Wi-Fi-only model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at 1,999 yuan (~$308) but will be available at a discounted price of 1,899 yuan (~$294) during the first sale. There’s also 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model priced at 2,299 yuan (~$355). The tablet comes with 5G connectivity support, which is priced at 2,599 yuan (~$402) for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model.
The Honor Pad V7 features a 10.4-inch LCD display with a 2K screen resolution (2000 x 1200 pixels), a 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10, and blue-light protection. It also comes with support for Magic-Pencil 2 stylus.
It has a video enhancement feature that dynamically adjusts the contrast depending on the content on the screen. It also packs quad speakers with DTS:X Ultra, making it a good choice for multimedia content consumption.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Kompanio 900T chipset which was announced earlier this month. It is manufactured using a 6nm processor and comes with two Cortex-A78 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores along with a Mali-G68 GPU.
In terms of optics, there’s an 8-megapixel f/2.2 front-facing camera. The device is equipped with a 13-megapixel f/1.8 sensor on the back. Honor says that when making video calls, the front-facing camera will keep the person in focus even when he/she moves.
The device has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 as connectivity options along with an optional 5G support. There’s also a feature called Link Turbo X which combines 5G network with the Wi-Fi network for a faster network with speeds of up to 2.7Gbps.
It is running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with Magic UI 5.0 on top and comes with several useful software features, including multi-screen collaboration, extended mode, multi-window multitasking, and more. The tablet comes powered by a 7,250mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging.
A few days ago, OPPO officially launched its latest OPPO K9 Pro smartphone in its home country China. Now, the device is available for purchase, carrying a starting price of 2,099 yuan, which is approximately $324.
The smartphone is available for purchase in China in two colors — Obsidian Samurai and Glacial Overture. The base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at 2,199 yuan but will be available for 2,099 yuan (~$324) in the first sale.
There’s also another variant that packs 12GB RAM and 256GB storage and is priced at 2,699 yuan, approximately $417 but during the first-day sale, the device is available at a discounted price of 2,599 yuan (~$402).
Coming to the specifications, the OPPO K9 Pro features a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10, a DCI-P3 wide color gamut, and a screen-to-body ratio of 91.7 percent.
Underneath, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB internal storage. Notably, there’s no support for storage expansion with a microSD card slot.
In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup that consists of a 64MP f/1.7 primary sensor with a 6P lens, an 8MP f/2.2 super wide-angle camera with a 119º field of view and a 5P lens, and a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera with a 3P lens that can shoot 4 CM macro photos. On the front, there’s a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
Other features on the OPPO K9 Pro smartphone include an in-display fingerprint scanner, Face Unlock, NFC, dual SIM dual 5G connectivity, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB-C port.
The phone runs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 11 on top. It is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 60W Super Flash Charge technology that can charge the battery from 0% to 50% in just 16 minutes.
Back in November 2020, Micromax returned to the smartphone market in India by announcing the In Note 1 and In 1b handsets. Now, the company has announced a permanent price cut of Rs 1,500 (~$20) for the base variant of the In Note 1.
At launch, the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition of the In Note 1 were priced at Rs 10,999 (~$148) and Rs 12,499 (~$168), respectively. The pricing of the base model was increased to Rs 11,499 (~$157) in May. Later on, it was again made available at its original price.
Micromax In Note 1
Now, Micromax is offering a discount of Rs 1,500 (~$20) only for the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition of the In Note 1. After the price cut, it can be availed for Rs 9,499 (~$128). It comes in green and white colors. The handset can be purchased with the revised pricing through Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale from Oct. 3. Buyers with ICICI and Axis Bank credit cards can get an additional 10 percent discount of up to Rs 1,500 on the device.
Micromax In Note 1 specifications and features
The Micromax In Note 1 has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display. It has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 48-megapixel (main) + 5-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit. It runs on a stock version of Android.
The Helio G85 chipset powers the In Note 1. It comes with LPPDR4x RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging. A fingerprint scanner is available on the backside of the device.
Recently, there were rumours that the iPhone 14 series will have a complete redesign and it may have four iPhone models. Followed by this news, there was a piece of information that revealed that last year’s iPhone 12 mini didn’t have great sales in comparison to the iPhone 12 Pro Max model. It purported tipsters to suggest that Apple may ditch the mini in favour of a large-sized model. Well, now, the notorious Apple leaker Jon Prosser reveals the same information in addition to some other specs of the iPhone 14 series.
According to Prosser, next year, the iPhone 14 series will have four different models and all of them will have a redesign. Prosser had already shared creative renders of the redesigned 14 series ahead of iPhone 13 launch. The leaker is now back to suggest that it is indeed happening and the Mini is getting away.
Apple is touted to bring the iPhone 14 Max model with a large 6.7-inch display. For starters, it will be the same screen size as the iPhone 14 Pro Max model. The other two phones in the middle would be the base model iPhone 14 with a 6.1-inch screen and a Pro model with again the same screen size. Hence, there won’t be any Mini model.
The major reason for killing the Mini would be the inferior sales of the iPhone 12 Mini. In fact, a report revealed that iPhone 12 Pro Max outsold the other models, thanks to the larger screen size. That said, Apple may take the reports into consideration and offer a large-sized iPhone in the non-Pro series.
Hisense has officially launched its flagship TV in China under its Vidda brand. The Hisense Vidda 85V1F-S Smart TV features a massive 85-inch LCD screen with support for 4K resolution, HDR10, and a 120Hz refresh rate.
The newly announced TV offers a screen-to-body ratio of 97 percent and the company has added that it supports MEMC dynamic frame supplement functionality to improve the overall smoothness effect.
The LED-backlit of the Hisense Vidda 85V1F-S uses high-cost red phosphor which the company says increases the BT.709 color gamut value to 130 percent, which is 30 percent higher than the color gamut of the ordinary TV.
Underneath, the device is powered by a quad-core chipset that features four Cortex-A73 cores, coupled with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It supports dual-band Wi-Fi and supports attaching an external hard drive to function as NAS cloud storage.
Coming to the audio, the device has built-in 2×18W full-range speakers and a 25W subwoofer. Additionally, there’s a large 2.5L cavity for high-fidelity sound. It also comes with support for Dolby Atmos, Viper, and Dolby + DTS dual decoding.
Hisense is positioning this new flagship Smart TV as an offering for gaming enthusiasts and thus, comes with support for variable refresh rate (VRR). It has HDMI 2.1 interface and uses can connect their PS5, Xbox, or other gaming consoles to take advantage of the 4K 120Hz screen to play high-quality games. The TV can also be connected to Tencent’s START cloud gaming platform for playing games on the television set using a controller.
Hisense Vidda 85V1F-S 85-inch Smart TVThe company adds that it supports multi-protocol screen projection, NFC one-touch screen projection, and is compatible with several third-party services, including Apple AirPlay. It also comes with a speaker mode and AI voice assistant.
The Hisense Vidda 85V1F-S 85-inch flagship Smart TV is priced at 8,499 yuan in China, which roughly converts to $1,314 but those who pre-order the device can get it at a discounted price of 7,999 yuan, which is around $1,237.
Carl Pei’s Nothing caught a lot of attention for its unique business idea and innovative product roadmap. The first offering by the startup, Nothing ear (1) turned out to be a hit for the kind of features onboard and being placed at such a lower price bracket. While it is being sold for £99, $99, and €99 globally, Indians can get it by paying ₹ 5,999. Well, good news for the Indian fans as the prices are set to further drop during the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale.
Among other big discounts is the Nothing ear (1)’s ₹500 flat price cut that makes it a top deal during Flipkart‘s flagship sale. Not to mention the additional card discounts that follow. The effective price including the price cut puts Nothing ear (1) at ₹5500. If these discounts further add up with the existing discount, these earbuds could be available at somewhere around ₹5000.
Packed in a transparent design Nothing ear (1) offers pure and precisely tuned sound and has features like state-of-the-art noise cancellation, find my earbuds, clear voice technology, and is super lightweight, weighing merely 4.7g.
There will be a bunch of new launches and massive price cuts on some big names including the iPhone 12 series, realme GT, and many more. There are card discounts on Axis and ICICI banks which will straight away offer a 10% discount but with, of course, some cap.
Before the Apple iPhone 13 series smartphones were launched, it was reported that this time, the technology giant will be adding support for faster charging. While the company has not advertised this, a test conducted by ChargerLAB reveals that the iPhone 13 Pro Max is capable of charging at up to 27W speed.
As per the test, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro, when charged with a 30W or higher USB-C power adopter, can be charged at up to 27W speed. For comparison, the last year’s iPhone 12 Pro Max has a top charging speed of 21W to 22W.
However, it’s noteworthy that the iPhone 13 Pro Max doesn’t sustain peak 27W power for the entire charging cycle due to heat considerations but the interesting part is that the device is able to get charged at a slightly faster rate than its predecessor.
The charging test was conducted on the Pro Max model only so we are not sure if the iPhone 13 Pro also supports up to 27W charging. Whatever be the case, it practically doesn’t make any significant difference.
Apple is no longer offering a charger in the retail box when a customer purchases the new iPhone but the company is selling a 30W USB-C power adapter at a price of $49 for anyone who doesn’t have an existing USB-C charger.
The 27W charging speed for the latest iPhone series is still no match when compared to the 65W fast charging support offered by several Android smartphone manufacturers. Some companies are also offering 120W charging and the 200W charging, which has already been unveiled by a couple of brands, is set to debut commercially next year.
Known for its teardown of smartphones, iFixit now brought iPad mini 6 under their radar and tore the life out of it to find out what’s actually inside it. Other than getting to know more about the processor, battery, Type-C connector, the most awaited bit, from the eyes of the affected lot, is iFixit’s take on the ongoing “Jelly Scrolling” fuss. While the teardown experts suggest this effect is normal, the wobbling is surprisingly much more noticeable on iPad mini 6.
iFixit notes that it is a natural behavior for LCD and OLED displays to exhibit similar display wobbling but it also appears that the jelly scrolling on iPad mini 6 isn’t as minimal as others and is indeed a pain. However, it still remains unclear as to what could be the reason behind its occurrence but it is highly likely to be because of a specific board placement. This means, that there’s no imminent solution to this problem and iPad mini 6 users will have to continue facing the jelly scrolling issue.
The short video of iPad mini 6 disassemblies by iFixit suggests that A15 SoC used is downclocked a bit when compared to what it is in the iPhone 13 series. It is easier to remove the USB-C connector on the new iPad mini when compared to the previous generations. The battery still being adhered to the chassis indicates that early rumors pointing towards Apple mulling a similar move with the device’s battery were void.
iFixit gives the device a 3 out of 10 and claims that the new device is slightly more repairable. The preliminary video doesn’t dive into much detail but a full teardown can be expected in the coming days.
Realme will be launching the Realme Q3s smartphone in October in China. It will be the last Q-series phone from the brand this year. A Realme phone with model number RMX3461 and its network variant with model number RMX3463 was recently spotted at the TENAA certification platform of China. Speculations are rife that the RMX3461/3 will be debuting with the Realme Q3s moniker. Ahead of its launch, the Q3s bagged approval from the 3C certification site of China.
The 3C certification of the Realme Q3s reveals that it will carry support for 5G connectivity. It also reveals that its retail package may include a 30W fast charger. A reliable tipster from China had recently claimed that the Q3s will be equipped with a 144Hz refresh rate supporting LCD panel and it will be fueled by the Snapdragon 778G mobile platform.
Realme Q3s specifications (expected)
The Realme RMX3461/3 has a 6.59-inch LTPS screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It has a selfie camera of 16-megapixel. The rear panel of the device features a 48-megapixel main camera and a pair of 2-megapixel snappers.
TENAA images of RMX3463
The 2.4GHz octa-core processor, which appears to be the SD778G chip is present under the hood of the RMX3461/3. It will be arriving with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It will come preloaded with Android 11 OS.
The RMX3461/3 is likely to house a 5,000mAh battery. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. It is likely to come in colors like Dark Blue and Dark Purple. At present, there is no word on its pricing.
Recent reports have revealed that Samsung is working on a couple of new A-series phones such as Galaxy A13, Galaxy A53, and Galaxy A73 for 2022. Fresh information shared by GalaxyClub.nl reveals that the company is also working on the Galaxy A33. As the name suggests, it will be replacing the Galaxy A32 handset that debuted earlier this year.
At present, there is no information on the specifications of the Galaxy A33. Samsung launched the Galaxy A32 5G in January followed by the Galaxy A32 4G in February. Hence, it is likely that the A33 may debut in the beginning months of 2020. Unlike the A32 series, the A33 may come in the 5G version only.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is likely to debut in January. Probably, the A33 will be announced after the S22 models make their debut. Hopefully, the rumor mill will spill more information on the A33 handset in the coming weeks.
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
The Galaxy A32 5G has a 6.5-inch TFT display that carried support for an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The Dimensity 720 chipset is present under the hood of the device. It comes with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. It runs on One UI based Android 11.
The A32 5G has a 13-megapixel camera for selfies. Its rear camera setup has a 48-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W charging.
Samsung announced the Galaxy A03s smartphone with a price tag of Rs 11,499 in India last month. Fresh information reveals that the South Korean company is working on a phone called the Galaxy A03, which appears to be a lower version of the A03s. The new handset has been spotted at FCC and Geekbench (via) recently.
A Samsung phone with model number SM-A032M has appeared at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. Its other variant with model number SM-A032F has appeared at the Geekbench benchmarking site. These model numbers suggest that this device may release in the market with the Galaxy A03 moniker.
The Galaxy A03’s FCC certification revealed that it could be arriving with a 5,000mAh battery. It also reveals that there is no support for 5G connectivity on the device. The Geekbench listing of the A03 reveals that it will be fueled by the modest Unisoc SC9863A, which indicates that it will be an entry-level phone.
The A03’s Geekbench appearance also revealed that it has 2 GB of RAM and Android 11 OS. Since the Galaxy A02 was made available 3 GB RAM variant, it is likely that the A03 may also come in a 3 GB RAM option. The other details of the smartphone are under the wraps. It is likely that it will borrow some of its specs from the A03s and debut at some point in October.
The Galaxy A03s has a 6.5-inch HD+ display, Helio P35 chipset, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery. It comes with other features such as a 5-megapixel selfie camera, a 13-megapixel triple camera unit, and Android 11 OS.
A new iQOO phone with V2136GA has been spotted in the database of the TENAA regulatory body of China. The certification has revealed the images and full specifications of the smartphone. At the same time, its variant with the V2136A model number has also appeared at TENAA. However, the listing only the images of the device.
iQOO V2136GA specifications
The TENAA listing reveals that the iQOO V2136GA measures 159.06 x 75.14 x 8.63mm and weighs 199.9 grams. The handset houses a 6.56-inch AMOLED panel with a centrally positioned punch-hole. It offers a 1080 x 2376 pixels resolution and an in-display fingerprint scanner.
TEBAA images of iQOO V2136GA
The iQOO V2136GA is powered by a 3GHz octa-core processor, which could be the Dimensity 1200 chipset. It is equipped with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of internal storage. The handset runs on Android 11 OS.
TENAA images of the iQOO V2136A
The V2136GA has a front camera of 16-megapixel, and its back panel has a 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 13-megapixel triple camera unit. It has a 2,120mAh dual-cell battery, which may offer a combined capacity of around 4,500mAh. The 3C certification of the device has revealed that it may carry support for 120W fast charging.
iQOO V2136GA 3C certification
As can be seen above, the V2136A variant can be seen sporting tri-color racing stripes of the BMW M Motorsport. The V2136A/GA appears to be the rumored iQOO Neo phone that is speculated to launch in October.
Huawei was one of the first manufacturers to announce a commercially available foldable smartphone. Earlier this year, it launched its third foldable phone, the Mate X2, which dropped the outward folding design of its predecessors for the inward folding design made popular by the Galaxy Fold series. A new leak says Huawei has another foldable set for a launch next quarter and it will launch as the Mate V.
If all was well in Huawei-land, the Mate 50 series should be the flagship launching next quarter but that won’t be happening as a result of its struggling mobile phone business which has taken a big hit due to the U.S. ban. Its P-series flagship for this year which should have been unveiled in the first quarter of the year wasn’t announced until late July. Even the base model Huawei P50 just became available for purchase this month.
While the Mate 50 series won’t launch this year, the reliable leaker who goes by @RODENT950 on Twitter has revealed that the manufacturer will announce a new foldable smartphone called the Mate V next quarter. The leaker had initially teased the arrival of the foldable about a month ago.
The specifications of the Mate V as well as details of its design are currently unknown. Earlier, it was reported that Huawei is working on a foldable phone with a clamshell design similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3. However, there is no link connecting this clamshell foldable to the Mate V expected to launch next quarter. Time will tell if they are one and the same or two different devices. Regardless, one more foldable phone from Huawei this year is good news, not only for Huawei fans but for the foldable smartphone market at large.
The challenge of the iPhone 13 Pro Max against every top-tier flagship in the Android world continues: after comparing it to the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, now it is the turn of the OPPO Find X3 Pro. Did OPPO release a device that can be considered at the same level as the new generation of Apple flagships or the iPhone 13 Pro Max is a superior phone? Both of these devices come with amazing aesthetics and top-notch performance in every department. Through this comparison, we hope to clear your ideas about the differences between their specifications.
OPPO Find X3 Pro vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
OPPO Find X3 Pro
Apple iPhone 13 Max
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
163.6 x 74 x 8.3 mm,
193 g
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm,
240 g
DISPLAY
6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED
6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778p (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED
As already mentioned, OPPO Find X3 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max come with stunning designs. I personally like the aesthetics of the OPPO Find X3 Pro more because of its rear design full of curves and with no interruptions. But on the other hand, there is to admit that iPhone 13 Pro Max has a better build quality. Instead of simple glass, its rear side is made of Ceramic Shield coating and the frame is made of stainless steel. Further, the iPhone 13 Pro Max offers more water resistance since it can withstand up to 6 meters of depth with its IP68 certification. It has that big notch, but it is a thinner phone.
Display
OPPO Find X3 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are equipped with astonishing displays, but the iPhone 13 Pro Max looks like the best one due to better image quality. The OPPO Find X3 Pro has all the most advanced technologies: LTPO for adaptive refresh rate up to 120 Hz, HDR10+ certification, BT.2020 standard, one billion colors, and even a Quad HD+ resolution. The iPhone 13 Pro Max offers HDR10 and a 120 Hz refresh rate, as well as Dolby Vision support. Despite it may look inferior on the paper, its image quality is so amazing that DisplayMate gave it the Best Display Award. iPhone 13 Pro Max has an OLED panel but, unlike the Find X3 Pro, it does not have a fingerprint reader: it relies on 3D facial recognition for authentication.
Specs & Software
Thanks to the iOS operating system which is optimized better and thanks to a superior processor (the Apple A15 Bionic built at 5 nm with a max frequency of 3.22 GHz), the iPhone 13 Pro Max is able to achieve better performance, even though it has only a half of the RAM of the Find X3 Pro by OPPO. However, both of these devices are flagships able to execute every task with blazing speeds and great stability, so you would not notice a big difference between them. Note that OPPO Find X3 Pro only comes with 256 GB of internal storage, while you can get up to 1 TB of native storage with the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Camera
Each of these handsets has its pro and cons when it comes to the cameras. The OPPO Find X3 Pro can achieve a better photo quality in various scenarios, such as ultrawide shots and macro, thanks to its microscope sensor sporting 60x magnification (30x optical magnification). The iPhone 13 Pro Max is able to record better videos and amazing normal photos. Further, it has a 3D LiDAR scanner for AR appliances.
The battery of the iPhone 13 Pro Max is slightly smaller if compared to the OPPO Find X3 Pro, but it still provides a longer battery life due to the better optimization of iOS. The Find X3 Pro wins when it comes to charging speeds as it features 65W fast wired charging and 30W wireless charging. But the Apple flagship has MagSafe which allows for a more comfortable wireless charging experience and it also allows to connect interesting external accessories such as wallets and battery packs.
Price
In the European market, the iPhone 13 Pro Max carries a starting price of about €1200, while it costs $1100 in the U.S. The OPPO Find X3 Pro was launched in Europe with a listing price of €1149/$1130, but currently, it is easy to find it for less than €1000 and sometimes even for less than €900/$1044. It is not possible to choose a winner of this comparison that is valid for everyone, but overall, the iPhone 13 Pro Max has some more pros, such as its build quality, and battery life.
OPPO Find X3 Pro vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi has launched a new desk lamp dubbed MIJIA Smart Rechargeable Desk Lamp in China. The smart lamp comes with several features that allow for eye comfort and seamless usage. It is priced at 129 yuan (~$20) which is pretty affordable. The MIJIA Smart Rechargeable Desk Lamp is equipped with a built-in 2000mAh high-capacity lithium battery that can last for 120 hours with 100% brightness touted to last for more than 4 hours. Also, 10% brightness can last for more than 40 hours while 1% brightness turns into a night light, and it can stay on for up to 120 hours.
The product retains the same settings of three-speed color temperature and brightness levels used on the previous generation desk lamp. However, on this model, you can customize the color temperature and brightness via the MIJIA app according to your personal preference. There is also a preset scene mode.
The device is equipped with 12 built-in 0.25W LED modules with a total rated power of only 5W. The color temperature can be adjusted between 2700K-6000K, suitable for a variety of home scenes.
As a smart desk lamp, when the doorbell rings, the desk lamp flashes to notify the homeowner. When the bedside lamp is turned off at bedtime, it will automatically turn off the lights in other rooms. At night, when the smart body sensor detects movements, it will also help you automatically light up the night mode.
MIJIA Electric Kettle 2
Xiaomi also launched the MIJIA Electric Kettle 2 with an upgraded capacity but the price is still 99 yuan (~$15).
In terms of appearance, the new product adopts an open 7-shaped handle design, which shortens the distance from lowering the kettle to pressing the switch, making the operation more convenient. The handle adopts a rounded line design, which makes the hand feel more comfortable, and it saves effort to pour water.
Compared with the previous MIJIA Electric Kettle, the capacity of MIJIA Electric Kettle 2 is upgraded from 1.5L to 1.7L, which can boil 8 cups of water at a time. This can easily meet the drinking needs of the whole family without frequent boiling.
The new product adopts a double-layer structure inside and outside to form a middle insulation layer to prevent accidental burns. The inner tank is made of food contact-grade 304 stainless steel. It has an integrated structure, is corrosion-resistant, oxidation-resistant, and is more convenient to clean.
The MIJIA Electric Kettle 2 is equipped with a 1800W high-power energy-gathering heating chassis, which can shorten the boiling time of 1500W electric kettles by 2 minutes. The thick aluminum plate heating chassis is used to make the heat load more uniform and make the water fully boil.
In terms of safety, the electric kettle uses the British brand STRIX thermostat which allows the power supply to accurately trip and stop heating when the water reaches the boiling point. It also has four-fold power protection, including automatic power off when water is turned off, and automatic power-off when it is dry. There is also high-temperature fuse protection and an anti-shock design which ensures it is safe for use.
Amazon yesterday held an event where it revealed a deluge of smart home products. One of the smart home devices designed to take on the Nest is the Amazon Smart Thermostat. Just like the Nest, the smart thermostat will automatically adjust your indoor environment when it detects that you’re home and based on other learned preferences.
Amazon has built up Alexa’s ability to act on “Hunches” over the last few years, and it appears the thermostat relies on a deep connection with the AI assistant’s smarts to understand what it should do and when.
Integrating smart features like Alexa routines and presence detection at its price means that it’s not only poised to undercut more expensive products like the $130 Nest or Ecobee’s $250 option. It’s even cheaper than value-priced smart thermostats like this Wyze thermostat that is generally available for about $80. And it may be even cheaper in some cases, as Amazon claims that “After applying utility-provider rebates, eligible customers can get Amazon Smart Thermostat for $10, and sometimes, for nothing at all.”
The company says it developed the new device in partnership with the makers of Honeywell Home smart thermostats and confirmed it’s ready to work with most existing 24V HVAC systems.
The Amazon Smart Thermostat is priced at $59.99 and is already open for preorders in the US.
Amazon Glow video-chat device
Amazon also launched a video-chat device specifically designed for kids. The product dubbed Amazon Glow video-chat device beams computer images onto a table, where kids can interact with them.
The gadget features an 8-inch LCD display which allows the kids to clearly see their loved ones. The device can be paired with a smartphone or tablet which can then be used to remotely determine what the child views in terms of books, drawings, play puzzles, and more.
Some of the resources available to users of the Glow products launched in partnership with Disney, Mattel, Sesame Street, and Nickelodeon for interactive books, puzzles, and all sorts of other items.
The device also comes with a privacy shutter to protect the kids. Also, kids can only call people that have been approved previously by their parents.
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