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Google Pixel 6 Pro Geekbench listing reveals Tensor SoC configurations

The upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are officially confirmed to feature the all-new Tensor chip, a self-developed SoC by Google. The search engine giant is expected to announce the Pixel 6 series of flagship phones in October. Ahead of the launch, the Pixel 6 Pro has appeared at the Geekbench benchmarking site. The listing has revealed the configurations of the Tensor chip.

The Pixel 6 Pro’s Geekbench listing reveals the Tensor SoC has a tri-cluster CPU configuration. It has two CPU cores working at 2.84GHz, another two CPU cores clocking at 2.25GHz, and four CPU cores ticking at 1.80GHz. Reports claim that these could be Cortex-X1, Cortex-A78, and Cortex-A55, respectively. It was reported last month that the Tensor SoC could be the unreleased 5nm Samsung Exynos 9855 chip, which is codenamed as Whitechapel. Several reports have also claimed in the past the Tensor chip has the same codename.

Google Pixel 6 Pro Geekbench

Coming back to the Geekbench listing, the Pixel 6 Pro with Tensor is expected to offer flagship performance. The device is equipped with 12 GB of RAM, and it runs on the latest Android 12 OS. With two Cortex-X1 cores onboard, the Tensor chip may outperform the Snapdragon 888/888+ and Exynos 2100 chip.

Google Pixel 6 Pro specifications (Rumored)

Past reports have revealed that the Google Pixel 6 Pro will feature a 6.7-inch OLED panel that offers Quad HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It may feature a front camera of 12-megapixel and its rear shell may house a 50-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel telephoto sensor, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera.

Google Pixel 6 Pro
Google Pixel 6 Pro

The Pixel 6 Pro will come with 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 G of storage. It will house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging and 23W wireless charging. It is speculated that the Pixel 6 series may debut on Oct. 28.

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Realme GT Neo2 to launch on September 22

Today, Realme took to its Weibo handle to confirmed that it will be unveiling the Realme GT Neo2 smartphone at 2 PM (local time) on Sept. 22. As the name goes, it will be arriving as the successor to the Realme GT Neo that debuted earlier this year.

Last month, a Realme phone with RMX3370 was certified by the TENAA regulatory body of China. This handset is speculated to debut as the Realme GT Neo2. It was recently spotted with the Snapdragon 870 chipset at the Geekbench benchmarking site. To recollect, the original GT Neo was driven by the Dimensity 1200 SoC.

Realme GT Neo2 specifications (Rumored)

The Realme GT Neo2 will feature a 6.62-inch AMOLED screen. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Snapdragon 870 SoC power phone is expected to arrive with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage.

Realme GT Neo2 render
Realme GT Neo2 render by OnLeaks/GizNext

The GT Neo2 will be backed by a 4,500mAh battery. Its 3C certification has revealed that it may ship with a 65W fast charger. The device will run on Android 11 OS and Realme UI 2.0.

The rear camera setup of the G Neo2 will include a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter, and a 2-megapixel macro snapper. For selfies, it will feature a 16-megapixel front camera. The handset is expected to arrive in colors like Mirror Black, Dream Blue, Super Orange, and a special green variant.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE’s launch officially teased

Reports have claimed that Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (New Edition) is likely to go official alongside the Xiaomi 11T series and Mi Pad 5 through an unveiling event on Sept. 15 for the global markets. Over the weekend, Xiaomi released an official teaser to hint at the arrival of the 11 Lite 5G NE.

Xiaomi revealed that “A New Lite is Coming” at 8 PM GMT on Sept. 15. It will be a new version of the original Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G smartphone that debuted earlier this year. The event will be live-streamed across the company’s different social channels.

XIaomi 11 Lite 5G launch teaser

The leaked renders of the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE’s leaked renders that were spotted last week revealed that its design will be almost identical to the original model. It has a punch-hole display on the front, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and a squarish camera module on the back. Apart from Vinyl Black, Tuscany Coral, and Jazz Blue colors, it is expected to arrive in a new white color.

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE specifications (Rumored)

The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is expected to borrow all its specs from the original Mi 11 Lite 5G, which was powered by the Snapdragon 780G chip. Reports have revealed that the 11 Lite 5G will feature the Snapdragon 778G SoC.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G render leak
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G renders by Pricebaba

The 11 Lite 5G is expected to house a 6.55-inch AMOLED display that produces an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It may house a front camera of 16-megapixel, and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.

The smartphone may offer up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It may draw power from a 4,250mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. In Europe, it is likely to be priced around 329 euros and it may cost under Rs 25,000 in India. Reports have revealed that it could be rebranded as the Xiaomi CC11 series phone in China.

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Google to reportedly release Android 12 stable version update on October 4

Google has been working on the latest Android 12 mobile operating system and last week, the tech giant released the fifth and the final beta build of the new OS which means that the stable version should be rolled out in a few weeks.

While the search engine giant hasn’t revealed the exact launch date for the stable version of the Android 12 operating system, a new report from XDA-Developers claims that the Android 12 could be officially released for the Pixel smartphones on 4th October.

Android 12 Logo Featured A

Google is expected to publish the source code for the Android 12 operating system on 4th October on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) Gerrit. If Google sticks with its tradition, then the latest Android version should be rolled out to its own Pixel series smartphones on the same day.

Do note that this is a tentative launch date for Android 12 and it could get changed as Google has not officially announced it. Going by history, Google is a bit late in releasing the stable build of the Android operating system. It’s likely that the development schedule was affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The delay could be because Google wants to ensure that everything works properly and is taking more time in testing. Unlike the previous updates, this one comes with significant updates and several new additions, including revamped user interface and more security-focused features keeping user privacy in check. A detailed look at key features in the newer mobile operating system is available here.

Android 12 featured

The Android 12 Beta is already available for Google’s own Pixel lineup and a number of other smartphones from brands like Xiaomi, Realme, OPPO, OnePlus, ASUS, and Samsung. You can check the full list of eligible devices from this article.

Google is also reportedly working on a new minor update for the Android operating system and interestingly, it appears that it will be a version update. This means that the next update from the company will be Android 12.1 and not Android 13 and is expected to be rolled out pretty soon after the launch of Pixel 6 series phones. It’s noteworthy that the last point update was Android 8.1 Oreo and since then, there haven’t been point updates from Google for the Android operating system.

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OPPO ColorOS 12 confirmed to officially launch on September 16

A few days ago, Chinese smartphone maker OPPO had revealed that its newly updated version of ColorOS will be officially unveiled in mid-to-late September without actually revealing the exact date.

Well, the company has now revealed more information. It has been confirmed that the upcoming ColorOS 12 will be officially announced on 16th September at a launch event in China, which will commence at 18:00 local time.

OPPO ColorOS 12 Launch Date

This new operating system coming from OPPO is codenamed “Da Vinci” and will come with several new features and functionalities. It is said to be based on the latest Android 12 operating system. Revealing the codename on its Weibo account, the company had said that there has been not a single human in history as proficient as Leonardo da Vinci in art, technology, and science.

A promotional poster of the ColorOS 12 leaked by ‘Digital Chat Station’ showcases a smartphone, a tablet, and a smartwatch, indicating that the newer version of ColorOS will have support for all three device types. It’s noteworthy that OPPO has not yet launched its tablet but this confirms that the product is coming soon.

The new OPPO software is said to come with a new feature called ‘Cross-Screen Interconnection’, which is similar to the Huawei Multi-Screen Collaboration. The company is also tipped to adopt several new features from Chinese Android skins, including the likes of MIUI from Xiaomi, Flyme from Meizu, Smartisan OS, and HydrogenOS.

Apart from OPPO smartphones, the OnePlus phones in China will run ColorOS while the global models will continue to run OxygenOS. Given that Realme is also virtually a sub-brand of OPPO, the ColorOS 12 or its features will also make its way to its phones as the Reame UI is just a tweaked version of ColorOS.

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Xiaomi 11T, 11T Pro new renders emerge before launch

Xiaomi is all set to announce the Xiaomi 11T series of smartphones on Sept. 15 through a global launch event. Recently, Pricebaba shared the leaked renders of the 11T and 11T Pro smartphones. Now, tipster Snoopy has shared new renders of the 11T duo before the official announcement.

The new renders show that the Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro will sport an identical design. Both models can be seen in colors like Meteorite Gray, Celestial Blue, and Moonlight White.

Xiaomi 11T
Xiaomi 11T

The front side of the Xiaomi 11T / 11T Pro features a punch-hole display with a centrally aligned punch-hole. The rear shell of the device has a rectangle-shaped unit that houses three cameras and a triple camera unit. Both smartphones are fitted with a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

Xiaomi 11T, 11T Pro specifications (Rumored)

Past reports have revealed that the Xiaomi 11T Pro will feature house an OLED panel that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, Dimensity 1200 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB of storage, and a 4,500mAh or 5,000mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. For photography, it may feature a 20-megapixel front camera and a 108-megapixel triple camera unit.

Xiaomi 11T Pro
Xiaomi 11T Pro

The Xiaomi 11T is expected to feature a 64-megapixel triple camera unit. The rest of its specs are likely to be identical to the Pro model. Both models are promised to receive three years of Android OS upgrades and four years of security patches. At present, there is no word on the pricing of the 11T and 11T Pro smartphones.

Apart from launching the Xiaomi 11T / 11T Pro, the Chinese manufacturer is also expected to announce Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE and Mi Pad 5 through the upcoming launch event.

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Alleged OPPO Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition appears in a live photo rocking a leather back

OPPO’s Find X3 series launched in March of this year, bringing a new design and some incredible specs. Unlike other manufacturers that have launched another flagship for the second half of the year, OPPO has no plans to do so. However, a report said it is planning a special edition of the Find X3 Pro whose alleged photo has now appeared online.

Dubbed the Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition (not the official name), a photo of the said device is already making the rounds on Weibo. As seen below, OPPO has adopted a dual-textured finish for the phone. About one-third of the back of the phone is covered in metal while the remainder has a leather finish.

OPPO Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition

This special edition is said to be a partnership between OPPO and Kodak, and it pays tribute to a classic Kodak camera according to a leak by Digital Chat Station. Save for the different finish, the rest of the specs should remain unchanged.

The Find X3 Pro has a 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor and has up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of non-expandable storage.

The cameras are one of the highlights of the phone. There are two main cameras – a 50MP f/1.8 camera and a second 50MP f/2/.2 ultrawide angle camera. Both have Omnidirectional PDAF but only the former has OIS. The other two rear cameras are a 13MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and a 3MP microscopic camera with a 60x magnification. For the front-facing camera, OPPO ships the phone with a 32MP sensor for the front-facing camera.

The Find X3 Pro packs a 4500mAh battery and supports 65W fast wired charging, 30W fast wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. It has an IP68 rating, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, stereo speakers, and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

We do not know when this special version of the Find X3 Pro will be announced as OPPO is yet to release any info regarding it. Regardless, the launch should not be far off.

 

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Oppo F19s gets Bluetooth certification, launch imminent!

There are indications that the Oppo F19s could be launched anytime soon, following the Bluetooth SIG certification of the device. The F19s will join the lineup of smartphones in the F19 series, the first of which was unveiled in March 2021. The lineup currently includes the F19 Pro and F19 Pro+ 5G which were both unveiled in March 2021, and the F19, launched in April 2021.

Oppo F19
Oppo F19

The Bluetooth SIG certification usually precedes the launch of devices, although it is not definitive and one cannot predict the length of time until the launch of the device. However, most products do get a quick lunch after their Bluetooth certification. There are only a few details that could be pieced from the Bluetooth certifying authority. The model number of the Oppo F19s is CPH2223. It will have Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.

The Oppo F19s has also been the subject of a few tipsters. A recent leak indicated that the F19s is primed for an imminent launch in India at Rs. 18,000 ($245). It was also stated that the F19s will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor. The F19s is rumored to run on Android 11 together with ColorOS11.1. As per the specs, the F19s will have a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a decent refresh rate, as well as 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The Oppo F19s is also rumored to have a triple camera setup on the rear, signposted by a 48MP main camera. It also comes with a 5,000mAh battery and 33W charging support. If the projections are right, we may see the unveiling of the Oppo F19s anytime soon.

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Honor Play 20 Pro is coming, appears in early listing

Earlier this year, Honor launched the Honor Play 20, an entry-level smartphone with a Unisoc T610 processor. Now, it is ready to follow it up with a pro model. Listings of the Honor Play 20 Pro have been posted online and they reveal some key details of the upcoming phone.

The Honor Play 20 Pro has appeared on an unnamed website. The listing shows that the phone will have 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, though we believe there will be other configurations when it launches. The phone will be available in three colors – Titanium Silver, Magic Night Black, and Icelandic Fantasyland.

Honor Play 20 Pro
Image source: Weibo

The source (@Jiwai Digital VVV) that found the listings said the phone will be powered by a Unisoc processor but another Weibo user, ”@Wang Tsai Know-how”, says that is not the case. However, he says the Honor Play 20 Pro will be a 4G phone just like the Honor Play 20. He also said that the phone will be priced between ¥999 (~$155) – ¥1199 (~$186). This price is most likely for the base model considering the Honor Play 20 launched with a starting price tag of ¥899 (~$139) and goes up to ¥1399 (~$217).

The Honor Play 20 will have a 6.52-inch display with an HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch. The Unisoc Tiger T610 under its hood is paired with up to 8GB of RAM. All RAM variants have the same 128GB of eMMC storage but you can add more space via the MicroSD card slot.

The Play 20 packs a 13MP + 2MP dual-camera setup on the back of the phone while a 5MP sensor is in front for selfies. Other features include a 5000mAh battery capacity with support for 10W charging. It runs Android 10 with Magic UI 4.0 on top.

 

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HTC A100 tablet launched in Russia with a Unisoc chip, 4G, and dual rear cameras for under $300

Early last month, an HTC tablet was spotted on the Google Play Console. The device has now been officially unveiled in Russia as the HTC A100 and it packs mid-range specs at a price that falls under $300.

HTC A100
Image source: Citilink.ru

The HTC A100 has a 10.1-inch IPS LCD display with a 1920 x 1200 resolution. The screen is housed in an aluminum chassis with rounded corners. There are bezels around the display, and while they are not humongous, they are not the slimmest. However, they do have the same thickness on all sides.

For its first tablet in years, HTC has gone with the UNISOC Tiger T618, the same chipset we have seen in phones such as ZTE’s Axon 20 4G and Blade V30 smartphones and the Alldocube iPlay 40 tablet. The 12nm processor has an 8-core CPU made up of two Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 2.0GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0GHz. It also has a Mali G52 MP2 GPU.

The processor is paired with 8GB DDR3 RAM and 128GB of storage. There is a MicroSD card slot that allows the user to add up to an extra 256GB of storage. The tablet also has support for dual SIMs via its hybrid SIM slot.

On the back of the HTC A100 are two cameras – a 13MP main camera and a 2MP secondary camera. It also has a 5MP front-facing camera for video calls. There are two speaker grilles at the bottom, and on the same side as the SIM tray and USB-C port lies an audio jack. The tablet packs a 7000mAh battery capacity, ships with a power brick in the box, and runs Android 11.

The HTC A100 is already available for purchase in Russia at a price of ₽19,990 which converts to about $273. At the moment, we do not know if the tablet will be announced in other regions.

 

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Redmi 10’s specs and price for Europe revealed

The Redmi 10 was first launched in Malaysia last month. Now it seems it will soon make its way to Europe as a leak as revealed the specifications and pricing details for the budget mid-range device heading to the region.

Xiaomi Redmi 10 Smartphone

According to Roland Quandt of Winfuture.de, the Redmi 10 will have the same specifications as the model sold in the Asia Pacific region. However, it will only be available in one RAM variant in the Old Continent.

The Redmi 10 (Europe and Rest of The World) will have a 6.5-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz AdaptiveSync refresh rate. MediaTek’s Helio G88 processor will power it along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage.

There will be four cameras on the rear – a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and two 2MP cameras for depth and macro. The front-facing camera is an 8MP sensor.

The Redmi 10 will pack a 5000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. Unlike Nokia who isn’t shipping some of its mid-range phones with a charger, the Redmi 10 will come with an 18W power brick in the box. It will also ship with a protective case.

The source has revealed that the phone will have support for Dual SIM but there is no confirmation it has NFC. While it is not mentioned, the Redmi 10 sold in Europe should have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, IR blaster, stereo speakers, and an audio jack.

Redmi has put a price tag of €179 on the 64GB version while the 128GB version will sell for €199. Unfortunately, there is no mention of the colors the phone will be available in when it launches in Europe.

 

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Go Pro Hero 10 Black leaked ahead of official announcement

GoPro is all set to announce its new action camera on September 15, but a recent leak has spoiled the suspense for the fans waiting for the Hero 10 Black. A few days ago, Roland Quandt from WinFuture revealed the European prices for the Hero 10 Black, and now he’s back again, revealing the design, specifications and features of GoPro’s upcoming action camera.

GoPro would be marketing the Hero 10 Black as the “most powerful GoPro of all time”. The Her 10 Black action camera would come with a new GP2 chip. The GP2 chip is reported to offer double the performance compared to its predecessor, improved low light performance with more hardware upgrades. It would come with an updated stabilization dubbed HyperSmooth 4.0, marketed as “groundbreaking.” The HyperSmooth 4.0 would ensure that users can activate the recording anytime without any hassle. The new algorithm would also improve the low light performance during recordings. The design of Hero 10 Black won’t be much different than the Hero 9 Black.

According to the report, the GoPro Hero 10 Black would offer images up to 23 megapixels and 5.3K videos at up to 60 frames per second. Further, the slow-motion videos can be recorded at 8 times delay at 2.7K resolution (at 240fps). The Hero 10 Black will also allow users to extract images of 15.3 megapixels from the 5.3K videos. The upcoming GoPro action camera will feature a new lens with a hydrophobic layer minimizing reflections and preventing disturbing effects.

The Hero 10 Black will come with the same 2.7-inch display as its predecessor with touch functionality. However, the refresh rate of the front display is said to be increased to achieve a more fluid output display. GoPro claims that the upcoming Hero 10 Black would offer smoother touch controls and a faster shutter release. The live stream image quality is also said to be higher than its predecessor. The FoV will remain the same at 132 degrees, but it can be widened to 155 degrees using the Max Lens mod. The battery also remains unchanged at 1720mAh with support for fast charging.

The upcoming Hero 10 Black is expected to be officially announced on September 15. It is expected to cost 539.99 euros without the GoPro Cloud subscription.

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New Photos app for Windows 11 starts rolling out to Insiders

Windows 11 is just a few weeks away from the official release, and Microsoft is not teasing new features. Earlier this week, Microsoft teased a redesigned Photos app for Windows 11. Now, the Redmond giant has started rolling out the new app to the users who registered for the Windows Insider program.

The new Photos app has a refreshed user interface, matching Windows 11’s modern UI changes such as a new typeface, rounded corners and a new icon. The app also gets the Dark Mode which will also be present system-wide with the Windows 11 update. The app will also support extensions that can be downloaded from the Microsoft store. The redesigned Photos app is only rolling out to a select batch of users, and more people will be able to check out the new app in the coming weeks with Windows 11 as the release date comes near.

Windows 11 is set to be rolled out to eligible devices as a free upgrade starting October 5. It could take some weeks or months before you get an option to upgrade your machine. Aaron Woodman, GM, Windows Marketing, says that every eligible machine would receive the Windows 11 update by the middle of 2022. Users would be getting a notification as soon as the update is ready for their device.

Windows 11 brings a major revamp and a bunch of new features onboard, and here are the 11 interesting features that Windows 11 brings. However, most of the features might not be available at the launch. A report from The Verge suggests that the android app support might come as late as 2022.

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Exynos 2100 powered Samsung Galaxy S21 FE appears on Google Play Console

Samsung’s upcoming budget flagship, the Galaxy S21 FE, has been doing rounds of the internet lately. Now, the smartphone has appeared on Google Play Console with Samsung’s Exynos 2100 chipset. The listing also reveals some key specifications of the S21 FE.

The Exynos 2100 chipset powered the variant listed on Google Play Console. The Exynos 2100 is built on TSMC’s 7nm process node, and it features 1x ARM Cortex-A78 core clocked at 3GHz, 3x Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.8GHz and 4x Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.2GHz. The processor inside is paired with Mali G78 GPU. Further, the variant had 8GB of RAM, and it was running Android 11 out of the box. The smartphone is expected to run OneUI 3.0 on top of Android 11.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE TENAA
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE TENAA images

The Google Play Console listing reveals that the Galaxy S21 FE features a Full HD+ display having a resolution of 1080 x 2009 pixels and a screen density of 480 pixels per inch. The listing also has an image attached which reveals the front of the smartphone. The Galaxy S21 FE would have a bezel-less display with a centred punch-hole cut out as per the image.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE rumoured specifications
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

The Galaxy S21 FE is expected to come in a similar design as the other Galaxy S21 series smartphones. It might feature a flat 6.4-inch FHD AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The S21 FE would come in two variants, one powered by Snapdragon 888+ chipset and another with Exynos 2100 at its helm. The smartphone is said to boast 4,370mAh with support for 25W fast wired charging. It is expected to feature a triple rear camera setup in a 32MP+12MP+8MP configuration, and it would have a 12MP camera on the front housed inside the punch hole cutout for selfies.

The Galaxy S21 FE is expected to go on sale from October 29th in the US, which could mean the smartphone is just weeks away from an official unveiling.

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Nokia G50 5G price, specifications, renders leaked before announcement

Nokia G50 5G is likely to go official at some point this month. Winfuture.de shared the key specifications and renders of the smartphone by August end. Ahead of the rumored launch, reliable tipster Roland Quandt has shared the pricing, specifications, and renders of the G50 5G.

Nokia G50 5G specifications (Rumored)

The Nokia G50 5G has a 6.82-inch IPS panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels. The Snapdragon 480 chipset is present under the hood of the device. It is expected to arrive with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage.

For selfies, it will feature a front camera of 8-megapixel. Its rear camera setup has a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The device will carry support for 30fps 1080p video recording.

The G50 5G will come preinstalled with Android 11 OS. It will receive 2 years of software upgrades and 3 years of security updates. It will be backed by a 4,850mAh battery. It will offer other features such as Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It measures 8.85mm in thickness and weighs 190 grams.

Nokia G50 5G pricing (Rumored)

The Nokia G50 5G will be priced at 259 / 269 euros, and as shown in the above renders, it will come in Ocean Blue and Midnight Sun color variants. The handset will come with 2 years of warranty support.

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Redmi 10 Prime vs Infinix Note 10 vs Micromax In note 1: Specs Comparison

Unlike the European market, Xiaomi has a huge rival in India: Transsion. It is the company that owns Micromax, Infinix, and Tecno and it also operates in the African markets. In a few days, Xiaomi’s sub-brand will launch the Redmi 10 Prime in India and, despite it is likely to become one of the best sellers in the next future, the competition will be hard to beat. This is a comparison between the Redmi 10 Prime and two devices from Transsion’s brands in the same price range: Infinix Note 10 and Micromax In note 1.

Xiaomi Redmi 10 Prime vs Infinix Note 10 vs Micromax In note 1

Xiaomi Redmi 10 Prime Infinix Note 10 Micromax In note 1
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 162 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm, 181 grams 173.2 x 78.7 x 8.8 mm 165.2 x 77 x 9 mm, 196 g
DISPLAY  6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), LCD 6.95 inches, 1080 x 2460p (HD+), 387 ppi, IPS LCD 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Mediatek Helio G88, octa-core 2 GHz Mediatek Helio G85, octa-core 2 GHz Mediatek Helio G85, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 64 GB –  4 GB RAM, 128 GB –  6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE  Android 11, MIUI Android 11, XOS Android 10
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA Quad 50 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 48 + 2 + 2 MP, f/2.4 and f/2.4
16 MP front camera
Quad 48 + 5 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 6000 mAh, fast charging 18W 5000 mAh, fast charging 18W 5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, reverse charging 9W, dustproof and splash proof Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot, reverse charging

Design

The design of the Redmi 10 Prime reminds me of a flagship from the last generation: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra. Someone might find the camera module big and invasive, but I prefer this device in terms of design because it is more compact and it has a cleaner look if we exclude the camera module. Further, it is dustproof and splashproof. Just like the Infinix Note 10, it has a side-mounted fingerprint reader, while the Micromax In note 1 has a rear-mounted scanner. The Infinix Note 10 is one of the biggest phones out there, so it is not for everyone. If we exclude the rear-mounted fingerprint reader, the Micromax In note 1 is attractive with its reflective back and oleophobic coating for the display.

 

Display

The most advanced display belongs to the Redmi 10 Prime. It is the only one to offer a 90 Hz refresh rate, while Micromax In note 10 and Infinix Note 10 come with standard 60 Hz displays. However, the Infinix Note 10 has another important advantage: with a diagonal of 6.95 inches, its display is very wide and good for productivity and power users. Just like the Redmi 10 Prime, Infinix Note 10 has stereo speakers, while you get a mono speaker with the Micromax In note 1.

 

Hardware/Software

The Redmi 10 Prime is fueled by a better processor compared to its two opponents: not a big improvement, but still a better chipset. We are talking about the Helio G88 mobile platform, which is an upgrade of the Helio G85 found on the Infinix Note 10 and the Micromax In note 1. The chip is paired with up to 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage you can furtherly expand with a micro SD. You can get the same memory configuration with the Infinix Note 10, but not with the Micromax In note 1 which stops at 4 GB of RAM. The Redmi and the Infinix run Android 11 out of the box, while Micromax In note 1 is still based on Android 10.

 

Camera

The Redmi 10 Prime is the most advanced camera phone: first of all, it has a better main camera with a 50 MP resolution. Further, it comes with a better ultrawide camera with an 8 MP resolution. To be accurate, the Infinix Note 10 does not even have an ultrawide camera, but it comes with a Quad LED flash making photos in the dark brighter. The Micromax In note 1 should be better for taking selfies with its 16 MP f/2.0 front camera.

 

Battery

The battery life king is the Redmi 10 Prime thanks to its bigger 6000 mAh battery. Besides fast charging, it even supports reverse charging.

 

Xiaomi Redmi 10 Prime vs Infinix Note 10 vs Micromax In note 1: Price

Redmi 10 Prime will hit India with Rs. 12,499 / $170 starting price, Infinix Note 10 costs Rs. 10,999 / $150, and Micromax In note 1 costs Rs. 11,499 / $156. Redmi 10 Prime is the best of the trio, but you can get a higher value for money with Infinix Note 10.

 

 

Xiaomi Redmi 10 Prime vs Infinix Note 10 vs Micromax In note 1: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 10 Prime

PROS

  • Best chipset
  • Great camera
  • 90 Hz refresh rate
  • Stereo speakers
  • Reverse charging
  • Bigger battery
  • Android 11

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Infinix Note 10

PROS

  • Wider display
  • Stereo speakers
  • Android 11

CONS

  • Dimensions

 

Micromax In note 1

PROS

  • Reverse charging
  • Good front camera
  • Oleophobic coating
  • Great price

CONS

  • Android 10 out of the box

 

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Next Week in Tech: iPhone 13 series, Huawei event, Xiaomi 11T series, and more

There is a lot to look forward to this week if you are a phone geek, most especially those who are Apple fans. The American company has got multiple new products launching this week that will be the headlines for days if not weeks to come. For non-Apple fans, there are other exciting things coming too. Xiaomi and Huawei both have events this week and there will be several new products unveiled. Here is a roundup of what is coming next week:

Tecno Spark 8

Tecno Spark 8 – September 13

Transsion Holdings-owned brand, Tecno, will kick off the week with the launch of its Spark 8 smartphone. The entry-level phone already launched in Nigeria but will be making its way to India next week. The specs are pretty modest and Tecno will ship it with Android 11 Go Edition.

 

Infinix Zero X poster

Infinix Zero X – September 13

Another Transsion Holdings brand, Infinix, will be announcing a new smartphone on September 13 too. It has been reported that the Infinix Zero X will launch with an Helio G96 processor under its hood, a display with a high refresh rate, and a triple camera setup on the rear that includes a sensor with a periscope lens.

 

Huawei Event – September 13

Huawei will be announcing multiple new computer-related products at an event in China on September 13. It has been reported that the event will see Huawei announce its first office printer. It is also expected that Huawei will announce an All-in-One PC and new MateBook computers too.

 

Apple iPhone 13 launch date

Apple Event – September 14

Apple has scheduled an announcement for new products on Tuesday, September 14. It is expected to unveil the new iPhone 13 series, the Apple Watch 7 series, new iPads, and new MacBooks.

The new iPhones will be the highlight of the event which will be live-streamed. The iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max will come with a new powerful processor, a smaller notch, bigger batteries, and support for faster charging.

 

Xiaomi Event – September 15

On Wednesday, September 15, Xiaomi will have a global event during which it will announce a bunch of new products. The star of the launch will be the Xiaomi 11T/Mi 11T series and the global launch of the Mi Pad 5. However, there are bound to be other product announcements too.

 

Infinix Hot 11S

Infinix Hot 11S – September 17

Infinix will have another launch but in India. This time, it will announce the Hot 11S, an Helio G88-powered smartphone with quad rear cameras. While the specs may be uninteresting the phone does have a nice design that will turn heads.

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Micromax IN Note 1 Pro India launch timeline tipped

Samsung introduced ‘Note’ branding for smartphones with the launch of its iconic Galaxy Note lineup. On the other hand, Xiaomi popularised this name with its Redmi Note series in the budget segment. There are also other Note-branded handsets like Micromax IN Note 1. This particular phone is now said to get a Pro model.

Micromax IN Note 1 Featured
Micromax IN Note 1

As per tech influencer Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings), Micromax’s upcoming phone will be called Micromax IN Note 1 Pro. He says that this device will launch at the end of September.

Apart from the name of the smartphone and its release timeline, Sharma does not reveal anything else about this device. But we do know that it could be powered by a MediaTek Helio G90 chipset.

In related news, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand realme may also introduce the realme Note series in the near future. These phones called realme Note 9 and realme Note 9 Prime might go official next year at around the same time as the realme 9 series.

As mentioned in the beginning, only Samsung and Xiaomi have managed to be associated with the Note branding though there are many Notes out there. Only time will tell if Micromax and realme can do the same.

 

 

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Ulefone Armor 12 5G production video is a feast to watch

Ulefone recently launched a promising rugged smartphone, the Armor 12 5G, bringing upgrades in areas wherever it’s necessary than its predecessors. Despite featuring much-improved specs and features, Ulefone was able to make the device thin and light. All thanks to the engineering prowess, the Armor 12 5G is a rugged phone which most of us will love to grab. In case if you’re curious to know how Ulefone was able to give us Armor 12 5G with such a decent build, then the company has released a video on how the Armor 12 5G is made in the factory.

Must See: Ulefone Armor 12 5G flexes its muscles in an Official Video

The Official Video lasting up to 1 minute and 19 seconds takes you through the key steps in the manufacturing of the Armor 12 5G. You will be able to see the spacious factory, advanced production equipment, professional R&D team, and skilled workers of Ulefone. It’s literally a feast to watch and have a glimpse of the manufacturing and assembly process carried out behind the Armor 12 5G. Indeed an engineering marvel!

In case if you’re unaware, the Ulefone Armor 12 5G is the world’s first antibacterial dual 5G rugged phone. It is powered by Dimensity 700 5G octa-core chipset, paired with 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM storage, and supports a much advanced Dual 5G Hyperfast network. Keeping the lights on of the device is a 5180mAh battery that supports 15W wireless charging. It boasts a 6.52-inch waterdrop screen, 48MP quad rear camera, and runs the latest available Android 11 OS.

Ulefone Armor 12 5G production video

The USP of the device is the presence of Silver ion antibacterial coating claimed to eliminate bacteria up to 99.9%. This could be useful especially in this challenging era where pathogens have created havoc all around the globe. Furthermore, the device itself is rated IP68/69K for waterproof and drop resistance.

Ulefone has started the pre-sale of the Armor 12 5G through its official webpage. The pre-ordered devices are expected to ship starting from September 15th. You may visit www.ulefone.com for more info and the availability in your region.

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Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 4 bands are eco-friendly & recyclable

Samsung has released six watch bands for the Galaxy Watch 4. The limited-edition watch bands are made from eco-friendly, recyclable materials including apple peels, according to the South Korea-based company. The new watchband was designed and produced in collaboration with fashion designer Sami Miro. Miro’s previous collections have used some of the materials deployed in the new Samsung collection of watch bands.Samsung Watchband

The six watch bands are Midnight Black, Stratus Sky (both made 100 percent from apple peels), Aurora Night, Cloud Navy, Earth Sunrise, and Dawn Atlas (made of thermoplastic polyurethane recyclable materials). Both the Midnight Black and Stratus Sky watch bands amazingly retain the premium look of leather even though they are made from non-animal materials. The six Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 replacement watch bands are available at a starting price of $39.99.

While the new watch bands align with a conscious policy by Samsung to reduce its carbon footprint, there are still several areas where the company needs massive improvements. The durability of these new watch bands may not be as strong as the traditional materials, but they are important improvements all the same. However, much still needs to be done in terms of the reparability of most of its devices. In addition, the eco-friendly status of much of Samsung’s production facilities in several countries is still very low, while in some other countries, the company has fully transited to renewable energy in such plants.

Samsung has also introduced three new watch faces and they can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.

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