Realme has scheduled to launch the Realme GT Neo2 on September 22 in China. Ahead of its launch, its specs and details were teased by none other than Realme itself. But, there’s a twist as the model which was recently teased by Realme will come powered by a Snapdragon processor. However, a fresh piece of information from the notorious tipster DigitalChatStation confirms that the phone will also have a Dimensity model.
According to the tipster, the Realme GT Neo2 will have another version apart from the Snapdragon 870 powered model. The phone will also arrive in a Dimensity 1200 AI SoC model with slight internal changes.
Realme GT Neo2
Starting with the display, the Dimensity model will have a smaller 6.43-inch AMOLED panel instead of the 6.62-inch screen on the Snapdragon model. The phone will feature the same 120Hz refresh rate and a Full-HD+ resolution. It will pack a 4,500mAh battery with a faster 65W fast charging support.
The rest of the specs seem to remain the same as the Snapdragon model. It will have a 64MP triple camera system and a 16MP selfie sensor. The phone is touted to have a fingerprint scanner under the screen offering added security. It will run on Android 11 out of the box with Realme UI on the top.
The tipster has also shared the dimensions and price range of the smartphone. The phone will be 8.4mm in thickness and will weigh 186 grams. The Realme GT Neo2 Dimensity model is expected to cost around CNY 2,000(~$310) price range in China.
Honor has quietly launched the all-new Honor Play 20 Pro smartphone in the Chinese market. It is an addition to the Play 20 series which already has the vanilla Honor Play 20 smartphone. Some of the highlights of the smartphone are an OLED display, quad cameras, and an Helio G80 chipset.
The Honor Play 20 Pro is priced at CNY 1,699(~$263) for the sole 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. It is currently available only in China and we do not expect it to reach global markets anytime soon. But, the phone may launch in a few Asian regions outside China.
Honor Play 20 Pro Specifications
The Honor Play 20 Pro comes with a 6.53-inch OLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It is a dew-drop notch with support for the DCI-P3 color gamut. The screen doubles up as an in-display fingerprint scanner for added security. Upfront, it has a 16MP selfie camera and has a quad-camera system at the rear.
The rear setup starts with a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro sensor, and lastly a 2MP depth unit. The rear camera setup is placed in a squarish model with an LED flash sandwiched between the four lenses.
Under the hood, it fuels the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC and has 8GB of RAM. The smartphone has 128GB onboard storage but we are unsure if it has a microSD card for storage expansion. It packs a 3,800mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging. Honor claims that it can juice up the entire device in just 65 minutes.
The CAD renderings of the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 were recently leaked, and now the device’s specifications have appeared. Yogesh Brar (via 91Mobiles) provided the information, which indicates that the handset may be equipped with a Snapdragon processor.
According to the tipster, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 will come with a 10.4-inch TFT display panel. The screen will support Full-HD resolution and we expect it to have a standard refresh rate. It is touted to come powered by a Snapdragon SoC, however, the exact chipset is unknown.
Additionally, the variants of the tablet were also revealed. As per the tipster, the device is likely to come in 3GB RAM, 4GB RAM options. It will be paired with up to 128GB of expandable storage and it will use a microSD card slot for storage expansion.
Apart from this, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 was earlier said to come with thick bezels. It will feature a single camera at the rear. The tablet is expected to have two models – LTE and Wi-Fi only.
It is touted to boast a quad-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos support. It will have a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port at the bottom. As for security, The tablet is expected to have a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
Samsung is yet to confirm the launch date and availability of the tablet. But, considering that the device is getting leaked multiple times, we expect it to launch in the forthcoming months. In terms of pricing, the tablet is expected to start at under ₹20,000(~$271).
Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2S which generally retails for $30 is now available at a discounted price of $21.59 only at Banggood. This deal ends in 11 days.
Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2S (Global Version)
Key Features:
True wireless stereo
Smart wear inspection: music starts and stops automatically
Dedicated game mode: Reduces lag and sound delay
Seamlessly switch between single and binaural mode
Bluetooth v5.0: Faster and stable connection
Lower power consumption
Battery life: 4 hours on a single charge and 20 hours with charging case
DSP noise-reduction technology
Multifunctional one-key touch: Accept/Reject calls, Play/Pause audio/ Turn ON voice assistant, ON/OFF game mode
Type-C interface
Generally retailing for $30, you can now buy Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2S for a discounted price of $21.59 only at Banggood. Please note that this deal ends in the next 11 days. So place your order asap.
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Vivo, like many other manufacturers, has its own custom Android fork. Called Funtouch OS, the custom UI has powered Vivo phones for years. However, last year, Vivo unveiled a new UI dubbed OriginOS that has replaced Funtouch OS for devices sold in China. An earlier report had erroneously said that OriginOS will get a global debut when the Vivo X70 series launches, but that won’t be the case as Vivo has quietly unveiled Funtouch OS 12.
The Funtouch OS 12 page is now live on the Vivo India website and it reveals some of the new features it is bringing to Vivo phones.
One of the new features coming to Funtouch OS is a redesigned widget system. The design of the new widgets appears to have been carried over from OriginOS. They are more functional and Vivo claims they should help users be more productive.
Another feature is the Nano Music Player that is sort of a mini-player for controlling playback from Spotify, Joox, or files from your local storage.
Last but not least is Extended RAM, a feature that has become increasingly popular on a lot of phones these days. With Extended RAM, the phone allocates part of the ROM storage (up to 4GB) to the RAM space so apps can run a bit more smoothly.
We expect more details will be revealed on September 22 when Vivo plans to announce the X70 series globally. We should also get details about current phones that will receive the update and when to expect them.
Out of all the innovative frauds, Muhammad Fahd, a Pakistan and Grenada national, will be known for his daring approach of continued ploying even when he knew authorities were after him. Department of Justice says that Fahd who unlocked 1.9 million AT&T customers’ phones has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
The story was unfolded in a news release from the DOJ where it was revealed that Muhammad Fahd approached an AT&T employee on Facebook and offered him a good amount of money in return for a favor from him that’d help Fahd unlock AT&T phones. Unlocking the device would free customers from AT&T’s services and any additional payments associated with that.
Fahd is said to have persuaded alias Frank Zhang to bring more workers on board at its call center in Bothell, Washington in order to run a full-fledged business based on this. Customers were duped into believing that all this was authentic as Fahd cleverly set phony bank accounts, fictitious invoices, etc., giving an impression that everything was legitimate.
Learning the incidents and loopholes, AT&T established a new unlocking system in 2013 that made breaching a touch job. But man was in no mood to stop and hired a developer to sneak into AT&T’s systems and help him unlock phones more efficiently. The DOJ says, AT&T employees gave him details about the company’s systems and unlocking methods to help exploit the company. The malware deployed by Fahd & crew is said to have obtained information about the system and other AT&T employees’ access credentials, allowing the developer to further mutate the malware.
The 7-year-long saga of unlocking nearly 2 million phones cost AT&T more than $200 million dollars. Fahd was later busted in Hong Kong in 2018 and extradited to the U.S. in 2019. He was later indicted for wire fraud.
More information on victims other than AT&T still remains a mystery as no incidents on a customer data breach or additional fraud ever came to light.
Earlier this week, Nintendo announced an update for the Switch handheld consoles that brought a much-requested feature – Bluetooth Audio support. The Switch consoles have Bluetooth, but prior to the release of this update, users could only connect compatible controllers to the consoles but never an audio device. Four years after the Switch was released, this new update now allows users to connect their Bluetooth wireless headphones and speakers to their consoles.
If you are wondering how to connect your favorite Bluetooth earphones (and or speaker), this guide should make it easy for you. Below are the steps to get your Bluetooth devices connected to your Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite:
Step 1 – Check that your Switch is running the latest software version
To be able to pair your Bluetooth audio device, you have to confirm that your device is updated to the latest software version. Below are the steps to check the software version your console is running:
Go to System Settings on your Nintendo Switch console. To do this, select the Gear Icon at the bottom of the screen.
Scroll down to System, and you should see the current version of your console on the right side of the screen.
To be able to connect a Bluetooth audio device, your console must be running version 13.0.0 and above. So if your device is running a lower version, you have to update your device. If your device is running version 13.0.0 and above, you can jump to step 3.
Step 2 – Update your Nintendo Switch
To update your Nintendo Switch console, simply tap ‘System Update’. Your system should check for an update and download one if there is. Your device will need to restart once the update is downloaded and installed.
Step 3 – Connect your Bluetooth Audio Device
Once you are running the required version for Bluetooth audio device support, follow the steps below to connect your Bluetooth audio device.
Go to System Settings as described in step 1.
Scroll down on the left pane to the bottom of the screen. You should see a new menu called Bluetooth Audio.
Select Pair Device on the right pane. If you have AirPlane Mode turned on, it will ask you to turn it off.
Put on your Bluetooth audio device and make sure it is in pairing mode.
Your Nintendo Switch will search for available Bluetooth devices.
Once you see your Bluetooth device, select it and the console will be paired to it.
Voila! Your favorite Bluetooth audio device is now connected to your Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite.
Do note that you can have Bluetooth turned on but Airplane Mode set to on by going to Airplane Mode under System Settings. Turning Airplane Mode on and setting Bluetooth to on.
Spigen has announced the release of its MagSafe battery pack with a 5,000mAh capacity. It offers 12W USB-C output and can charge your iPhone 13 wirelessly with a 7.5W output. In comparison, the official Apple MagSafe battery pack only has a 1,460mAh capacity, serves as a pass-through at 15W, as well as offering 5W wireless charging when attached to the iPhone.
The Spigen ArcHybrid Mag packs lots of charge with its 5,000mAh battery, it is small and also offers greater magnetic grip than the original Apple MagSafe pack. It supports fast wireless charging for quicker top-ups of your iPhone and comes with a switch button to help in regulating the charging process. In addition, with its 14.08N force rating, the ArcHybrid Mag is one of the strongest MagSafe attachments out there. It means that the Spigen ArcHybrid Mag is difficult to shake off from the device even in turbulent situations.
In addition to working as a pass-through charger similar to the Apple MagSafe pack, the Spigen ArcHybrid Mag can serve as a USB-C charger. When operating as a pass-through, the ArcHybrid Mag will first charge the iPhone to 100% before it tops itself to full charge. Several features put the Spigen ArcHybrid Mag on a high pedestal.
It offers QuantumBoost technology which provides optimal power to the device being charged. The Intelligent Safety feature protects against overcharge and overheating. It also offers more than three times more charging resources than the original MagSafe battery pack.
The Spigen ArcHybrid Mag is available for pre-order via Amazon at $54.99 ahead of its official release date of October 14, 2021. There is also special discount offers available for the device.
The once dead Android tablet category is surging again, thanks to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Old players like Xiaomi have made a comeback, in addition to new entrants like realme. According to a new report, Motorola will be also joining the tablet race once again.
Tipster Yogesh Brar has partnered with 91Mobiles to bring information about the upcoming Motorola tablet. As per the leaker, this product will be launched in India ahead of Flipkart Big Billion Days.
Unfortunately, he does not have any details regarding the specs of this tablet. But he suggests that it could be a rebranded Lenovo product. Additionally, he also says that it will run stock Android and will cost under ₹20,000.
Going by the price, this forthcoming Motorola tablet could be the 3rd gen Lenovo Tab M7 or Lenovo Tab M8. These devices were announced in late June and they are yet to make their way to India. Hence, it makes sense that the Motorola tablet could be indeed one of the new entry-level Lenovo tablets.
Lenovo Tab M8 3rd Gen
If this is the case, then this product cannot stand against the realme Pad in terms of specs. Because the latter not only has a larger display with a better screen resolution but also a comparatively powerful processor.
What are your thoughts on the upcoming Motorola tablet? Do let us know in the comment section below.
Huawei‘s latest smartwatch – the Huawei Watch 3 – has received a new firmware update carrying version number 2.0.0.188 HarmonyOS. It is sized 239MB. The update has only gone live for the Chinese versions of the smartwatch but regions other than China should be getting treated to it soon as well.
The new release (via: GSMArena) brings along a couple of cool feature additions. SMS reply from the watch itself is now possible and the support for playing a wide variety of music formats from the local storage has been added. The raise-to-wake function has also been further improved.
The watch also gains a new hand-washing detection feature that can help your wash your hands more effectively, based on scientific research. And last but not the least, you can now try out paid watches before having to purchase them. The trial period lasts for 5 minutes.
Last month, the Huawei Watch 3 bagged an update that added the gesture control feature. If for some reason, you have missed the feature, you can simply head over to the application menu and click on Settings > Accessibility > Gestures to access it.
The Huawei Watch 3 series comprising of the Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro was released in June this year which is around four years after its predecessor – the Huawei Watch 2. It comes with several interesting features including a 3D rotating crown as well as a 1.43-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 466 X 466 pixels. The display has a pixel density of up to 326PPI, a peak brightness of 1000nits, and a smooth refresh rate of 60Hz. It is powered by a 450mAH battery that is encased in a stainless steel body.
In an effort to actively help boost global internet security, Huawei has now joined as a founding member of the Equipment Vendor Program (EVP) of the Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS).
MANRS is a global initiative that aims to reduce the most common routing vulnerabilities, such as Internet route hijacking, route leakage, and address spoofing through cooperation among carriers, IXPs, CDN providers, equipment vendors, and policymakers. It is promoted by the Internet Society (ISOC) and mainly focuses on internet security and resilience.
Under it, the EVP program is new and is targeted at equipment vendors following the Network Operator Program, IXP Program, and CDN and Cloud Program.
“Huawei, a worldwide leader in network equipment, is leading by example through their active contributions to the new MANRS Equipment Vendor Program,” said Andrei Robachevsky, Senior Director, Technology Programs for the ISOC. “Along with other founding participants in the program, Huawei’s involvement shows the importance network equipment vendors have in Internet routing security, and we hope it will motivate more members of the Internet infrastructure community to continue to make advancements to a more secure Internet for everyone.”
Hank Chen, President of Router Domain, Data Communication Product Line, Huawei stated that Huawei was honored to join MANRS as an active contributor to Internet security. “Routing security is crucial to Internet security, and that includes network devices (e.g., routers and IXP switches), the foundation of the Internet. Over the years, Huawei has dedicated itself to building secure and reliable network devices and has extensive capabilities and experience in the field,” he added.
Huawei will continue to work to ensure the openness, security, and stability of the Internet in the future along with collaborating with industry partners to promote the prosperity of the global Internet.
In other news, the Chinese multinational technology company is all set to launch an Innovation Lab in Finland with the goal of solving key issues in digital finance. It also accounts for a considerable number of 6G patents filed by China in the recent past.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is easily one of the most-awaited devices of late. The flagship series from Samsung that is expected to go live sometime early in 2022, is being leaked on a spree by the likes of Ice Universe. And now, the same leakster has revealed that the most economical S22 device – Samsung Galaxy S22 – will feature a 3700 mAh battery.
The S22 battery has only 3700mAh. Yes, it's true. But S22 is Samsung's smallest flagship phone in recent years. Its length, width and thickness are a little smaller than iPhone 13. I like such a small phone and I will definitely buy it. pic.twitter.com/BGADgJ2POO
The battery size is tiny by today’s standards, especially considering that processors that power flagship phones are known to be real fuel-guzzlers. However, the size makes perfect sense considering that the phone will be quite compact, even more pocket-friendly than the recently announced iPhone 13, in fact.
The size difference is across all dimensions. Ice Universe says that the S22 will be smaller in length, width, as well as thickness than the iPhone 13 which already measures 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm.
This effectively makes the S22 one of the most compact Android flagships in recent times. The last time Samsung pulled off something similar was with the S10e that had a screen size of 5.8-inches. The S22 will be sized a tad larger though with a diagonal of 6.06 inches.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra concept render
Lastly, the compact upcoming Samsung flagship will feature a charging speed of 25W. This is slower than the 45W (10V 4.5A) charging speeds supported by its larger siblings – the S22+ and S22 Ultra.
Other known stuff about the Samsung Galaxy S22 includes it and the S22+ skipping on Samsung’s GN1 and GN2 camera sensors and instead opting for the recently launched ISOCELL GN5 camera sensor. Further, the S22 lineup may feature that Snapdragon 898 processor in India. The devices will not come with under-display cameras and will stick with punch-hole ones. They are expected to into mass production next month and will likely be available for purchase from January 2022.
Google TV, the smart TV platform from the search engine giant which is based on the Android operating system and is powering devices like Chromecast as Smart TVs, could soon get support for free TV channels.
As per the report coming from Protocol, Google is in talks with free and ad-supported streaming television providers about the possibility of adding those channels to its smart TV platform. It will have a similar feel to the traditional TV with commercial breaks.
Google TV
It is being speculated that the free streaming channels could get launched on Google TV in the coming weeks or months, but the company may wait to announce the initiative with its Smart TV partners sometime early next year.
As for the usage, it’s likely that the users will be getting a dedicated live TV menu to browse through the channels. On smart TVs, the streaming channels are expected to be presented alongside over-the-air programming that can be accessed with an antenna.
What Google is trying to do isn’t something new. Smart TV platform Roku has already launched a similar platform that boasts around 10,000 TV episodes and films. It also has more than 200 free channels. Even TV makers like Samsung and LG have also integrated free streaming channels on their platforms.
Google first forayed into the free TV streaming category when it unveiled the Android TV platform in 2014. It had a live channels framework for aggregating live programming from streaming apps and over-the-air broadcasters, but it never gained much traction.
After announcing the new iPhone 13 series smartphones a couple of days back, technology giant Apple has now started taking pre-orders for all four models in the lineup. On the same day that they opened pre-orders, the delivery time for the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro has already been pushed to October.
Those who are pre-ordering the smartphone will be able to get their hands on the latest iPhone models on 24th September. However, the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max have slipped back in delivery estimates.
On Apple‘s official website, if you try to pre-book the iPhone 13 Pro or Pro Max, the delivery estimate for it lies between October 18 and October 25 which indicates a delay of almost a month than what the company announced at the time of launch.
The issue of delayed deliveries isn’t limited to the United States. Customers in the United Kingdom are also facing the same with the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and even with the standard iPhone 13 model, with deliveries estimated to begin in October.
All four models come powered by the company’s latest Apple A15 Bionic chipset. The Pro models feature a 120Hz Super Retina XDR ProMotion display protected by a sheet of Ceramic Shield. It also comes with upgraded camera configuration and features.
The Apple iPhone 13 series smartphones come in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options while the Pro models also get a 1TB storage option for the first time. While the pricing starts at $699, the top-end variant costs $1,599. The Pro models also come in four color options — Sierra Blue, Silver, Gold, and Graphite.
When it comes to knowing the detailed specifications of Apple products, there is not much that we get out of Apple. The company, in its launches, only reveals relevant information without mentioning the exact details. For example, it’s hard to make out how big of a battery is packed in iPhones, and all we get to know is that there will be enough juice to get an 8-hour SOT. Well, that’s how Apple has been, and we don’t expect them to get into details either. But an internal datasheet has recently surfaced online that takes us through some crucial information about Watch Series 7 that Apple probably won’t tell you.
There’s a clear mention of specs of the latest Apple smartwatch along with older Series 6, Series 3, and SE watches. The most prominent bit is the weight of the Watch Series 7 models. The 41mm dial model weighs just 32 grams with the Aluminum casing, the weight increases significantly for the Stainless Steel model and is at 42.3 grams whereas the Titanium build is again on the lower side with just 37 grams. As for the larger 45mm models, 38.8 grams (Aluminum), 51.5 grams (Stainless Steel), and 45.1 grams (Titanium) respectively.
While there’s absolutely no change in the internal storage that stays the same 32GB as it was on the previous two generations of watches, the chipset sees a significant increment with the new S7 System-in-Package (SiP). This processor is claimed to be 20% faster than the S5 SiP on last year’s Apple Watch SE.
Lenovo Xiaoxin series laptops are going to see an upgrade later this month, starting with Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 14 2021. The company has confirmed that the launch is set to take place on September 28 that will upgrade this machine’s performance. It has also been confirmed that the device will house the Intel i5-11320H processor and the GPU will be upscaled from the existing Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU to 96EU, which turns out to be a 24% boost in terms of performance.
The older version of Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 14 featured an i5-11300H processor with 4-core 8 threads, a maximum Turbo frequency of 4.4GHz, and Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency of 1.30 GHz.
The upgraded Core i5-11320H processor comes with some upgrades that set the maximum Turbo frequency to 4.5GHz, along with a Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency of 1.35GHz thereby increasing the device’s performance capabilities.
Not just performance, Lenovo also takes the viewing experience on Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 14 2021 to an all-new level with a 14-inch 2.8k 16:10 screen, 400nit high brightness, a resolution of 2880×1800, on top of which is a refresh rate of 90Hz, and DC dimming. The screen also gets a TÜV Rheinland protection certificate, low Blu-ray Certification, and supports Dolby Vision. Overall, it will be a delight to use a laptop with such a quality display.
Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 14 2021 will be available in two variants, one with an Intel processor and another one with an AMD Ryzen processor. More details to follow on September 28.
Razer has launched the Huntsman V2 wired gaming keyboard and it offers some innovative features when compared with traditional gaming keyboards. The optical switches use an infra-red beam to activate the switch, unlike a traditional gaming keyboard. This also improves the performance of the device as there is no debounce delay.
Of late, Razer has been on a cruise, with several products launched in quick succession. The new Razer Huntsman V2 gaming keyboard is an improvement of previous models together with the incorporation of the Razer linear optical switches. The optical switches provide faster actuation, higher polling rate (8KHz). The device also includes a silicon sound dampener to reduce the sound when a key bottom out. In addition, the switches and stabilizers are well lubricated to produce a seamless and smooth typing experience. Razer also claims that the new model, in line with previous reports, is capable of making 100 million keystrokes in its lifetime.
The new model the Razer Huntsman V2 is a name that has been used previously by Razer. The existing Razer Huntsman V2 Analog is a keyboard where the keys can detect changes in the level of pressure. The implication of the faster polling rate is that the device’s response time to key commands is very fast. Both the red and purple color variants of the Razer Huntsman V2 keyboard, although the higher polling rate is felt more in the red version than the purple clicky switches. The Razer Huntsman V2 adds a multifunctional dial and four media keys. The device has an aluminum top plate and wrist rets to offer greater stability and comfort.
The Razer Huntsman V2 is now available at $189.99. There is an additional price for several other accessories like the optical red switches which are priced at $10.
After the initial launches in China and India, OPPO launched the Reno6 series in Europe as well. The European market got two variants of the lineup: the OPPO Reno6 5G and the Reno6 Pro 5G. The latter is not the same Reno6 Pro we saw in China, but it is a rebrand of the higher-end Reno6 Pro+ 5G as it features the same specifications. Is it worth spending more for the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G or the vanilla version is enough for your needs? This comparison between the specifications of the two handsets will help you to find out.
OPPO Reno6 5G vs OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G (Global)
OPPO Reno6 5G
OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
156.8 x 72.1 x 7.6 mm, 182 g
160.8 x 72.5 x 8 mm, 188 g
DISPLAY
6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR
Mediatek Dimensity 900, octa-core 2.4 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, octa-core 3.2 GHz
MEMORY
8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE
Android 11, ColorOS
Android 11, ColorOS
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP camera, f/1.7 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
The vanilla Reno6 5G has a very original design: just like the last two generations of iPhones, it has a brick-like design with flat borders, and currently, there is not any phone from a mainstream brand in the Android world that features such a design. It is also a more compact phone than its Pro sibling, thanks to the presence of a smaller display. On the other hand, the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G features an amazing design as well: with a thickness of just 6.99 mm, it is one of the thinnest phones in the whole market. Further, it is lightweight and it has an elegantly curved screen at the sides. Both the devices are built with the suggestive OPPO Glow finish providing an opaque but shining back cover inspired to crystallization.
Display
The differences between the displays of these handsets are not big. Both the phones are equipped with AMOLED panels sporting a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 90 Hz refresh rate. The OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G has a slightly bigger panel with a diagonal of 6.55 inches and the HDR10+ certification: the image quality provided by the Pro variant is slightly higher if compared to the vanilla version. The phones feature an in-display fingerprint reader for authentication and the Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the display, as well as a single punch hole placed on the top left corner of the screen.
Specs & Software
The OPPO Reno6 5G is a good mid-ranger that can withstand most of the usage patterns from the average user. It is fueled by the Dimensity 900 chipset paired with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage in the European market. In terms of hardware, the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G is a flagship: it is powered by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform supported by 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. The Reno6 Pro 5G is perfect for all the power users, despite the Find X3 Pro provides even better hardware. The phones ship with Android 11 out of the box, customized by ColorOS 11.3, but they will be among the first to get the ColorOS 12 update.
Camera
The OPPO Reno6 5G is a good camera phone, but its camera department is nothing so special. It has a 64 MP triple camera on the rear side which includes an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a 2 MP macro camera. The OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G is a high-end camera phone with the same main camera as the Find X3 Pro: the Sony IMX766 with a resolution of 50 MP and OIS. It also features a 13 MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom, a 16 MP ultrawide camera, and a 2 MP macro sensor. It is not among the best camera phones ever as it could have better secondary sensors, but it is great in every scenario.
Battery
The OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G houses a slightly bigger battery than the OPPO Reno6 5G: its capacity is 4500 mAh, while the vanilla version has just 4300 mAh. This said, both the devices are always able to provide a more sufficient battery life, but the Reno6 Pro 5G lasts more on a single charge. Both the phones support 65W fast charging.
Price
In the European market, the vanilla OPPO Reno6 5G carries a price tag of €499/$585 and it is only available in the 8/128 GB memory configuration. The OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G carries a price tag of €799/$937 and it only comes in the configuration with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. For the initial period, there is a launch promotion that offers these devices in a bundle with a few official gadgets in several countries. The OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G is better in every aspect, but it is currently very expensive, so not suitable for everyone.
It is common to see phone users who use an Android smartphone and an iPhone at the same time. For such peeps, it is essential that they move around with two charging cables; a lightning and Type-C cable. Perhaps in the future when the proposed policy by the EU for Apple to switch to the USB-C port comes into effect this might not be need. But at present, the two cables are vital.
Chinese tech company Teclast took this challenge into consideration when it was designing its latest power bank. The power bank dubbed Teclast E10 Pro Fast Charging Power Bank is now official in China. The power bank is loaded with several features, including a powerful battery but what stands out the most is the dual built-in USB Type-C and lightning cables that it features. The cables are not very long so as not to become a challenge but are ideal for charging two devices at the same time while on the move.
The power bank supports up to 18W fast charging from the USB-C cable while the Lightning cable outputs a maximum power of 12W. It is also compatible with fast charging protocols such as QC3.0, PD3.0, and FCP.
The Type-C data cable supports bidirectional output and input at the same time, which means that you don’t need another cable to charge the device. It has a fast-charging rating of 18W and Teclast claims it can be fully charged in about 4.5 hours. It also features a dedicated input Type-C charging port as well as a 22.5W USB-A and 18W USB-C port for charging other devices.
In terms of appearance, the Teclast E10 Pro is similar to a mobile phone in volume. It has an overall thickness of just 17mm and weighs 260g. There is an LED display at the front of the power bank which shows the battery level of the charging brick in real-time.
The Teclast E10 Pro carries a retail price of 89 yuan (~$14) and is presently available in China via Jingdong (JD.com).
The latest Noise audio offering in India is the Noise Buds VS303, a pair of TWS earbuds that offers a defined design and powerful sound quality. The wireless earbuds come with 13mm drivers, 24-hour playtime, and are signposted by Noise in-house Hyper Sync technology. The VS303 is also capable of undertaking several commands through the Voice Assistant feature.
Noise is becoming increasingly popular for its audio products and its homegrown Hyper Sync Technology guarantees utmost voice and sound clarity on the device. The Noise Buds VS303 true wireless earbuds offer a solid grip on the ears while still sustaining the comfortability of the device. The earbuds have full touch control to execute several commands including volume modulation, call control, and playback controls. It also supports Google Voice Assistant and Siri for greater functionality of the pair of earbuds.
The Noise Buds VS303 gives up to 6 hours of playtime on a full charge and up to 24 hours with the circular charging case. The device is charged via USB-C and Noise says that the device will be completely charged within 90 minutes when completely depleted. The Noise Buds VS303 supports Bluetooth 5.0 and can operate with both Android and iOS devices.
The Buds VS303 is on the affordable end of the price spectrum. It is now available via Amazon India and Flipkart at an introductory price of Rs. 1799 (~$25).
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