Samsung plans to launch its 576MP camera sensor in four years

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Sep 8, 2021

Last week, Samsung announced the world’s first 200MP mobile sensor, the ISOCELL HP1. It said it has already begun shipping the sensors to manufacturers but didn’t say which ones. A new leak has revealed Xiaomi is most likely one of such manufacturers as it is working on a phone with a 200MP.

Next year, Xiaomi is expected to follow up the Mi 11 series with the Mi Xiaomi 12 series, and one of the models will have two primary cameras, one of which is a 200MP sensor. The info is from the Chinese leaker, Digital Chat Station, who revealed the detail on Weibo.

In his words, Xiaomi’s next-generation flagship will have a 200MP + 50MP dual camera solution. Considering Samsung is the only camera manufacturer that has announced a 200MP sensor, it is safe to say Xiaomi will be using the ISOCELL HP1 sensor, and that the next-gen flagship is a phone in the Xiaomi 12 series. The post also revealed that Xiaomi will continue to use 108MP and 64MP sensors for its mid-range and high-end phones.

It is no surprise that Xiaomi plans to launch a phone with a 200MP camera. The Mi CC9 Pro was the first phone with a 108MP sensor, so it makes sense that Xiaomi will want to be one of the first to launch a phone with a 200MP camera.

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Redmi Buds 3 now available in China via crowdfunding for 159 yuan ($25)

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Sep 8, 2021

A couple of days ago, Xiaomi launched its first semi in-ear designed true wireless earphones under the Redmi brand, dubbed as Redmi Buds 3. Today, the TWS earbuds are available for purchase in China through crowdfunding.

Although the Redmi Buds 3 carry a price tag of 199 yuan, which is approximately $31, they are priced at 159 yuan (approximately $25) during the crowdfunding campaign. Those who are interested can place an order via Xiaomi Youpin and Xiaomi Mall.

The Redmi Buds 3 are ultra-lightweight, weighing just 4.5 grams for each earbud. They come with a semi in-ear design to ensure a batter fit for the curve of the ear and offer a more comfortable experience.

They come powered by the Qualcomm QCC3040 high-energy chip and has support for Qualcomm aptX Adaptive audio decoding technology. The company says that it provides a better listening experience with a full link delay as low as 95ms.

There’s a built-in 12mm large-size composite diaphragm moving coil that restores more sound details and is claimed to offer rich bass as well as clear and undistorted treble output. The earphones also feature two built-in high-sensitivity microphones, combined with Qualcomm’s cVc noise reduction technology for dynamically reducing environmental noise and reduce echo during calls.

As for the battery life, the Redmi Buds 3 can each last for up to 5 hours on a single charge. It also has comes with a charging box that looks similar to that of Apple AirPods Pro, and can extend the battery life up to 20 hours. The company claims that a 10-minute charge can deliver up to 1.5 hours of music playback time.

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TCL 20 R 5G launched with 90Hz display, Dimensity 700, 13MP triple cameras

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Sep 8, 2021

Earlier this week, TCL unveiled the TCL 20Y phone with modest specs. Now, it has silently a low-budget 5G smartphone called the TCL 20 R 5G in Europe. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the new TCL 20 R 5G.

TCL 20 R 5G specifications and features

The TCL 20 R 5G has a 6.52-inch display that delivers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and a 500nits peak brightness. The waterdrop notch on the screen houses an 8-megapixel selfie camera.

The back panel of the TCL 20 R 5G has a vertical camera unit that houses a 13-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel portrait sensor, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and an LED flash. The rear shell also features a traditional fingerprint scanner.

The Dimensity 700 chip fuels the TCL 20 R 5G along with 4 GB of RAM. It comes in 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices. The handset runs on Android 11, and it offers a microSD card slot for more storage. The 4,500mAh battery of the smartphone carries support for 10W charging. The device is packed with usual connectivity features such as dual SIM, 5G/4G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, a USB port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

TCL 20 R 5G pricing and availability

In the Czech Republic, the 64 GB and 128 GB variants of the TCL 20 R 5G are priced at CZK 5,290 and CZK 5,790, respectively. It comes in blue and black colors. The sales of the smartphone are expected to begin by the end of this month.

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Huawei schedules a launch event on September 13 for office productivity products

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Sep 8, 2021

Huawei has scheduled a launch event in its home country China on 13th September at 07:30 p.m. local time. The event, which is titled “Unlocking new office productivity!” hints at the launch of new office-related products.

The company has not yet revealed what devices it plans to launch at the next week’s event but if the recent leak is to be believed then the China-based tech giant is gearing up to launch its own printer.

Another report indicates that Huawei will be launching a 14-inch large-screen product at its September 13 launch event. The report adds that the device won’t be a smartphone in the traditional sense but will have the functions of a mobile phone but what the product will be called is not yet known.

The screen of 14-inch is a bit larger for a regular tablet but is related to a laptop. However, it appears that the upcoming device isn’t a laptop as it has support for functions of a smartphone. To know for sure, we’ll have to wait for a few more days for the official launch event to take place.

As for the printer, the leaked image of the upcoming Huawei printer reveals that along with the printing functionality, it also comes with support scanning and copying, making the printer an all-in-one product. It will also support Wi-Fi connectivity for wireless printing and can be easily controlled remotely through an application.

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Apple Watch Series 7 shipments could be delayed due to production issues

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Sep 8, 2021

Apple has now confirmed that the company will be hosting its next launch event on 14th September. While the tech giant has not confirmed what devices it plans to launch at this “California Streaming” event, it’s pretty evident that the iPhone 13 series is expected to go official on 14th September.

But the next-generation iPhone isn’t the only product getting launched at the event. Going by the previous record of the company and the rumors, Apple is also set to announce its Watch Series 7 at the same event.

However, a new report claims that the actual launch of the Apple Watch Series 7 could be delayed as the company is facing production issues. Currently, there’s not much information available about what the issues are.

This means that while the Apple Watch Series 7 will be announced next week, the new models of the smartwatches won’t be available for purchase until the end of October. But there’s a possibility that instead of delaying the launch for all the models, Apple could only delay the affected models while the rest of them will be available as usual.

If the reports are to be believed, then Apple isn’t focusing much on the health-related features for the upcoming smartwatch but is dedicating efforts for a new design with flatter edges and improving the hardware specs which includes a new display and a new chip.

This time, the Apple Watch Series 7 is expected to come in 41-millimeter and 45-millimeter variants, and the larger model carrying a screen of 1.9-inch. The display is said to use a new lamination technique for bringing the display closer to the protective glass. This new display is what’s causing the production delay.

Apart from the Series 7 models, Apple is also reportedly working on a successor of the Watch SE which is said to launch next year, along with a rugged model which will be targeted at extreme sports users.

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iQOO Z5 likely to launch in India in September

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Sep 8, 2021

The iQOO 8 Pro’s Indian variant was spotted at Geekbench and Google Play Console recently, which suggested that iQOO may announce the iQOO 8 Pro in September in India. A tipster has claimed that the company will not be launching the iQOO 8 Pro. Instead, it will introduce the iQOO Z5 smartphone in India. The moniker of the device suggests that it will be succeeding the iQOO Z3 5G that debuted earlier this year.

Reports have revealed the existence of iQOO Z5 and IQOO Z5 Pro smartphones. However, it is unclear whether both handsets will be launching this month. The Indian variant of the iQOO Z5 was spotted with I2018 model number at the IMEI database last month.

Recently, a Vivo smartphone with V2148A model number was approved by China’s TENAA authority. Its IMEI database listing reveals that it will be breaking cover as the iQOO Z5 Pro. Hence, it is expected to launch as iQOO’s first-ever Pro model in the Z-series. Unfortunately, the rumor mill is yet to spill information about the iQOO Z5 duo.

Recently, new Vivo phones with V2130A and V2131A model numbers were spotted at Google Play Console with identical specs like a punch-hole screen with FHD+ resolution, Android 11 OS, Dimensity 900, and 8 GB of RAM. The V2130A’s TENAA certification further revealed that it has a 3,970mAh rated battery, up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, a 32-megapixel front camera, and 64-megapixel triple cameras. This model is expected to debut as Vivo S10e soon. Probably, the V2131A handset will be packed with identical specs. The IMEI database listing of the V2131A revealed that it may debut as iQOO Z5x.

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Colorful Backpack is now available for purchase in China

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Sep 8, 2021

Lenovo has a popular Xiaoxin lineup for laptops in its home country China and now the company has launched a new product in the same lineup — Backpack. The Lenovo Xiaoxin Colorful Backpack will be available for purchase in China from today, i.e. 8th September.

While the backpack is priced at 129 yuan (~$20), it will be available for purchase at a 30 percent discount during the first sale, which brings down its cost to just 89 yuan (~$14). It is being made available in three vibrant color options — Lemon Yellow, Mint Strawberry, and Classic Black.

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Colorful Backpack weighs 540 grams and comes with reinforced shoulder straps and imported Kevlar stitching. It is made up of custom-made wear-resistant and splash-proof fabrics.

The company says that the fabric used is comfortable when touched and isn’t prone to creases. Further, it is said to be durable and is easy to take care of. It also has a customized resin zipper and thanks to tough and water-resistant material, the backpack is made to last longer.

Lenovo also says that the fabric has undergone special treatments such as anti-fading, but due to sweat, chemicals, and oil in daily chemicals, the long-term friction with the surface of the bag may cause fading.

It has an eight-pocket design and has a dedicated compartment for laptops with up to 16-inch display and tablets having a screen size of up to 13-inch. Internally, there are multiple compartments for storage, while on the outside, there are storage bags on the front and both sides that can be quickly accessed.

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Infinix Zero X to debut on September 13

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Sep 8, 2021

Infinix has confirmed that it will be holding a global launch event on Sept. 13. The hashtags in the official tweets suggest that the company will unleash next Zero branded smartphone through the Sept. 13 event. Recent reports have revealed the existence of phones like the Zero X, Zero X Neo, and Zero X Pro. It is being reported that the company will only announce the Zero X phone on Sep. 13.

Bringing the cosmos closer to your eyes.

Unveiling on 13 September.

Now, the countdown begins. #SeeBeyond #FromZeroToHero #Infinix pic.twitter.com/BsWhQ5acOF

— Infinix Mobile (@Infinix_Mobile) September 7, 2021

Last month, Infinix confirmed that it will be soon launching an Helio G96 chipset-powered handset. The Zero X or/and Zero X Pro are expected to arrive with the new Helio chipset. With around 9 days remaining for the launch event, the company is expected to reveal more information on the key features of the Zero X in the coming days.

Alleged Infinix ZERO X Renders Leak — Alleged Infinix ZERO X leaked renders by XDA Developers

Earlier this month, XDA Developers shared a leaked render of the Stellar Black edition of the Infinix Zero X. It revealed that the smartphone will be sporting a centrally positioned punch-hole screen. The absence of a physical fingerprint scanner suggested that it could be equipped with an OLED panel with an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

The speckled back of the Zero X was seen sporting a rectangle-shaped camera module. It houses a quad-LED flash unit and a triple camera system, which also includes a periscope zoom lens. Infinix’s tweet suggests that the Zero X will offer Super Moon Mode for capturing shots of the moon.

Discover how you can capture photos of the moon with the Super Moon Mode at Infinix Presents: See Beyond happening on 13 September, in corporate partnership with The Royal Observatory Greenwich.

#shootforthemoon #SeeBeyond #FromZeroToHero #Infinix pic.twitter.com/NWrREByblC

— Infinix Mobile (@Infinix_Mobile) September 7, 2021

The Zero X may carry support for a 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate supporting display. It could be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for fast charging.

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OPPO A11s renders emerge to reveal design, color variants

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Sep 8, 2021

OPPO is reportedly working on a new A-series smartphone called the OPPO A11s. Today, reputed Evan Blass shared the renders of the A11s to showcase its design and color variants.

The OPPO A11s’ leaked renders show that it features a punch-hole display. An earpiece is lodged in the top bezel of the device, and it has a noticeable bottom bezel. The volume buttons are available on the left side of the device, whereas a power key can be found on its right.

Moving to the back, which seems to be made up of polycarbonate material, it features a rectangle-shaped camera module. It houses three cameras and an LED flash. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the back panel of the device. The leaked render shows that it will be available in black and white colors.

The Chinese text on the screen suggests that the handset will be heading to China soon. It is unclear which other markets will be receiving the handset. Also, there is no information available on its specifications.

Speaking of China, two OPPO phones with model numbers PEYM00 and PECM20 were approved by China’s TENAA authority last month. Reports have revealed that the PEYM00 model will debut with the OPPO K9 Pro moniker in China. The PECM20 phone appears to be a budget-friendly 5G phone, but there is no information available on its final moniker.

In addition, OPPO is expected to announce a Dimensity 810 chipset powered smartphone this month. It is speculated to arrive with specs like a 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz LCD display, a 16-megapixel front camera, 48-megapixel triple cameras, a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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Xiaomi surpasses Apple in Q2 2021 to emerge as the world’s No. 1 wearable brand

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 8, 2021

Data released by Canalys shows that the global wearable market recorded a 5.6% year-on-year growth in Q2 2021 with an estimated 40.9 million wearables shipped during the period.

The report also shows that Chinese tech giant Xiaomi leapfrogged Apple to emerge as the top-selling wearable brand in Q2 2021. Xiaomi’s feat was made possible by the exploit of the Mi Smart Band 6 which performed well despite not launching in India during the period. Xiaomi just launched the Mi Band 6 in India and we expect it to continue to drive sales for the Chinese manufacturer.

Surprisingly, embattled Chinese tech giant Huawei held on to the third spot of which we know the sale is being driven by the Chinese market, one of the world’s largest. Huawei is closely followed by Fitbit with Samsung completing the top 5 spots.

Xiaomi’s feat comes at a time the smart band market has been declining, a trend which started in Q4 2020 and extended to the first quarter of this year. Smartwatches are, however, replacing the basic bands and Apple is in the lead in that segment. The Cupertino-based company controls about 31.1% share of the market in Q2 2021.

Huawei occupies the second spot with an estimated 9% share of the market. Others include Garmin with a 7.6% market share, Samsung with a 7% share, and Xiaomi with an estimated market share of 5.7%.

The report noted that smartwatches now account for 62% of global wearable band shipments. We expect this trend to continue as manufacturers are increasingly developing models crammed with loads of vital features. Apple is also expected to hold on to its lead of the market in Q3 and Q4 as it slashes the prices of its current models preparatory to the Watch Series 7 launch. The Watch Series 7 is also expected to drive sales in the fourth quarter when it is released.

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Vivo X70 series rumor roundup: Specs, Price, Colors & More – What to Expect!

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Pranav Sawant

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Sep 8, 2021

Last month, Vivo confirmed the launch date of its premium smartphone series, the Vivo X70 series. The series will go on floors on September 9(7:30 PM China time) in the Chinese market and we expect three phones to debut at the launch event. Ahead of its unveiling, we’ve plenty of its details learned, thanks to the leaks and rumors circulating around the smartphone series. Today, we’re taking a look at all the details learned so far about the Vivo X70 series.

Vivo X70 series Rumor Roundup: What to Expect?

The Vivo X70 series will comprise the Vivo X70, Vivo X70 Pro, and the Vivo X70 Pro+. All the phones will have all sorts of bells and whistles over their predecessors. Primarily, there will be camera improvements and the sensors will be powered by ZEISS optics.

Display and Design

Starting with the design and display, the Vivo X70 and X70 Pro will feature a 6.56-inch punch-hole screen with a Full-HD+ resolution. It will be an AMOLED panel with a 120Hz high refresh rate. On the other hand, the Vivo X70 Pro+ will boast a larger 6.78-inch E5 AMOLED display with Quad-HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

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As far as the design is concerned, the phones will have a boxy design with an oversized camera island on the Pro+. Thin bezels and curved sides will also be a few of its highlights.

Cameras on the Vivo X70 series

The series was recently listed on China Telecom which revealed that the phones will bag ZEISS optics. The Vivo X70 will sport a triple camera system with a 40MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP portrait camera lens. The Vivo X70 Pro will have a quad-camera setup with a 50MP main lens, a 12MP ultra-wide-wide lens, a 12MP portrait sensor, and lastly an 8MP telephoto lens.

Speaking of the Pro+, the device will have a 50MP main sensor and a 48MP ultra-wide lens. Furthermore, it will also have a 12MP portrait and an 8MP telephoto lens similar to the Pro variant.

Upfront, the phones will have a single camera lens. However, the exact megapixel count of the lens is unknown. Nonetheless, the phones will also have some inbuilt camera features similar to previous Vivo X-series phones. The series will also have OIS support and 8k video recording capability.

Hardware and Software

Under the hood, the Vivo X70 and X70 Pro will come powered by Exynos 1080 SoC. The Pro+, on the other hand, will have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset. The Vivo X70 will pack a 4,400mAh battery, whereas, the X70 Pro will have a 4,450mAh. The X70 Pro+ will have the biggest battery of the series i.e. a 4,500mAh cell.

The vanilla model and the Pro model will support a 44W fast charging support and the Pro+ will bag a faster 55W fast charging support. The smartphones will run on Android 11 OS out of the box with Vivo’s custom skin on the top.

Pricing, color variants, and availability

According to a recent leak, the Vivo X70 series will come in multiple colors. The X70 Pro+ will come in two leather finishes – Orange Leather and Blue Leather. It will also have a Black glass color variant. The X70 and X70 Pro will arrive in a gradient color, a White, and a Black color variant.

Unfortunately, the pricing details of the smartphones are unavailable at the moment. But, we expect the vanilla X70 to come at mid-range pricing, whereas the X70 Pro to have similar pricing as the starter flagships from big giants like Samsung. The X70 Pro+ will be the premium offering from the company and is expected to be priced similarly to the top tier phones from again Samsung, Apple, Huawei.

Regarding its availability, the series may not make it to the global market very soon. But, we expect some of the phones from the series to go global sometime later this year. We can expect the phones to arrive in the UK and India.

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Asus ROG Phone 5s vs Red Magic 6S Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 7, 2021

Asus and Nubia released new upgraded gaming phones for the second half of 2021. After the ROG Phone 5, Asus came up with the ROG Phone 5s providing more powerful hardware in order to meet the needs of the most demanding gamers. Nubia launched an “s” variant too with a stronger hardware department: the Red Magic 6S Pro. If we exclude the Pro variant of the ROG Phone 5s which carries a way higher price tag, these handsets are the most powerful gaming phones out there. This comparison will help you understand which gaming phone is the most advanced and the ones fitting your needs the most.

Asus ROG Phone 5s vs Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro

	Asus ROG Phone 5s	Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	172.8 x 77.3 x 10.3 mm, 238 grams	169.9 x 77.2 x 9.5 mm, 215 grams
DISPLAY	6.78 inches, 1080 x 2448p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, AMOLED	6.8 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+) ppi, AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, octa-core 2.99 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 16 GB RAM, 256 GB	12 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 16 GB RAM, 256 GB – 18 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11, Rog UI	Android 11, Redmagic OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 64 + 13 + 5 MP f/1.8, f/2.4, and f/2.0 24 MP f/2.5 front camera	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.0 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	6000 mAh, fast charging 65W	5050 or 4500 mAh, fast charging 120W or 66W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G, AirTriggers, RGB logo, reverse charging	Dual SIM slot, 5G, physical gaming triggers, pressure sensitive zones, cooling fan

Design

Asus ROG Phone 5s has the same design as the original ROG Phone 5 with an RGB LED on the rear side, a glass back, and an aluminum frame. It offers the Gorilla Glass 3 protection for the rear glass and the Gorilla Glass Victus protection for the display. The Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro adds a very interesting color option: the Ghost color variant with a transparent back. Combined with the RGB LEDs on the in-built cooling fan, the transparent design makes the device look gorgeous. The Asus ROG Phone 5s has pressure sensitive gaming triggers, while the Red Magic 6S Pro has both pressure sensitive zones with a 450 Hz touch sampling rate and a physical trigger on the back. The Asus ROG Phone 5s is compatible with several external gaming accessories, while Red Magic 6s Pro is not.

Display

The Asus ROG Phone 5s has the most advanced display in terms of image quality. It is an AMOLED panel with one billion colors, a 144 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification showing a high color accuracy, high brightness, and contrast. The Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro has the highest refresh rate with 165 Hz, but the display quality is inferior. Both the handsets come with pretty thick bezels around the displays, as well as in-display fingerprint readers and great stereo speakers.

Specs & Software

Asus ROG Phone 5s and Nubia Red Magic 6s Pro are powered by the Snapdragon 888+ mobile platform running at a max frequency of 3 GHz, but the Nubia Red Magic 6s Pro wins the hardware comparison because it has a superior memory configuration in the most expensive variant. It offers up to 18 GB of RAM and 512 GB of native storage instead of the 16/256 GB offered by the Asus ROG Phone 5s. Further, the Nubia Red Magic 6s Pro has an in-built cooling fan improving heat dissipation. The handsets run Android 11 out of the box, just like every last-generation 2021 phone released until now.

Camera

Are you looking for the best camera phone? You should definitely avoid choosing a gaming phone if you want a camera phone, but these devices are your favorite choices, go for the Asus ROG Phone 5s. It has a slightly better main camera supporting 8K video recording, as well as a better 13 MP ultrawide camera and a better 5 MP macro sensor. Last but not least, it has a superior 24 MP front camera while Red Magic 6s Pro has just 8 MP on the front.

Battery

The Asus ROG Phone 5s has a bigger battery and it lasts more on a single charge: its capacity is 6000 mAh, while the European version of the Nubia Red Magic 6s Pro has “just” 5050 mAh. Anyways, both are good battery phones. On the other hand, Red Magic 6S Pro has a faster charging technology with a power of 120W, but unlike the ROG Phone 5s, it does not support reverse charging.

Price

The starting price of the Nubia Red Magic 6s Pro is €599/$710, while the Asus ROG Phone 5s starts from €915/$1080. Despite Nubia Red Magic 6s Pro is not a superior phone, it has a way higher value for money, that is the reason why I would choose it.

Read More: ASUS ROG Phone 5 series launched with up to 18GB RAM and 3.5mm headphone jack

Asus ROG Phone 5s vs Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro: PROs and CONS

Asus ROG Phone 5s

PROs

Gorilla Glass Victus
Great display
Huge battery
Several compatible accessories

CONS

Price

Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro

PROs

165 Hz refresh rate
120W fast charging
Real cooling fan
Great price

CONS

Smaller battery

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boAt unveils the Misfit T150, T50 Lite, and T30 trimmers in India, starts at Rs. 599 (~$8)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 7, 2021

Accessories maker boAt has launched a new set of trimmers in the Indian market. The devices come under boAt’s Misfit brand. The Misfit brand is mainly focused on the production of grooming and self-care products. The prices of the three trimmers range between Rs. 599 (~$8) and Rs. 1,299 (~$18), and are all currently available via Flipkart.

The new trimmers unveiled are the boAt Misfit T150, T50 Lite, and T30. The T30 and T50 Lite are on the lower end of the price spectrum, while the Misfit T150 is the signature model in this latest offering by boAt, offering several smart features, as well as a higher price.

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The T30 and T50 Lite offer similar performance and battery life that is up to 2 hours. Both the T50 Lite and T30 trimmers come with a corrosion-free stainless steel blade that guarantees an extended use of the device. There are 5 different length options together with two grinding combs. Both models offer a clean trimming service from 0.5mm to 12mm. The trimmer can be charged via the micro-USB port. There is also a built-in safety travel lock as an added layer of safety for the T50 Lite. The T30 offers 60 minutes of battery life on a full charge, while the T50 Lite has 120-minute battery life. While the T30 is priced at Rs. 599 (~, the T50 Lite costs Rs. 799 (~$11).

The boAt Misfit T150 has Titanium-coated blades which are corrosion-resistant and offers minimal discomfiture on the skin. Up to 40 length options are available for the trimmer, which combines with a two-speed operation and three combs for a seamless trimming operation. A digital display provides the relevant details about the device from the remaining battery life, and notifications when maintenance is required. The T150 has water resistance capability with its IPX7 rating, and fast USB charging available via the port. However, the battery life of the T150 trimmer is below that of the T50 Lite, as it offers 90 minutes of operation on a full charge. The boAt Misfit T150 can be purchased via Flipkart for Rs. 1,299 (~$18).

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iTel Vision 2s with 5,000mAh battery launched in India for ₹6,999(~$95)

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Pranav Sawant

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Sep 7, 2021

China-based smartphone maker iTel has launched a new entry-level smartphone dubbed iTel Vision 2s. The smartphone runs on the Android 11 Go Edition and comes with a big 5,00mAh battery.

The iTel Vision 2s is priced at ₹6,999(~$95) for the sole 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It has three color variants – Gradation Blue, Purple, and Black. It will be available for purchase in both online and offline markets in India.

The iTel Vision 2s comes with a 6.52-inch IPS display with an HD+(1600 x 720 pixels) resolution. It is a dew-drop notch panel with a modern aspect ratio. Although it has a modern aspect ratio, it still has noticeable bezels at the sides and bottom.

It features a dual rear camera system with an 8-megapixel main sensor and a VGA depth-sensing lens. At the front, it has a 5-megapixel selfie snapper. The smartphone is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A octa-core SoC clocked at 1.6 GHz. It is paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. Interestingly, the device has a microSD card slot with up to 128GB support.

One of the major highlights of the smartphone is the 5,000mAh battery. The battery is expected to last for a long day. We aren’t sure if the phone has fast charging support, but we’ll update the article once we get more details. The phone runs on Android 11 Go Edition.

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OPPO Watch Free to launch this month, tablet may arrive alongside Reno7 series

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Sep 7, 2021

OPPO may not have a flagship phone to launch in the second half of the year like its competitors but the Chinese manufacturer does have some interesting products coming before 2021 wraps up. A new leak has not only revealed that it has a new smartwatch planned for release this month, but has also provided details of other products.

The new smartwatch, which will launch as the OPPO Watch Free according to Digital Chat Station, will be OPPO’s second watch this year when it is announced by the end of September. The BBK-owned company announced a successor to its first smartwatch, the OPPO Watch, back in July. Seeing as the OPPO Watch 2 just went on sale last month, this new watch may be a less-powerful model with a more affordable price tag. Let’s hope this watch isn’t missing in action like the OPPO Watch RX that was announced last year but never released.

There are no details about the features of the watch but there is a possibility it may run RTOS instead of ColorOS Watch.

The Chinese leaker also disclosed that OPPO is already working on adapting its OS for its upcoming foldable device and tablet. However, the development is slow and the tablet won’t arrive anytime soon. Although, there is a possibility it will launch with the Reno7 series which should arrive before the year ends.

The Reno7 series will most likely launch in December, thus allowing for about six months between it and the Reno6 series that was announced in May. Details should begin to surface once we are in the fourth quarter.

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Apple sets September 14 for launch of the iPhone 13 series

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Sep 7, 2021

After weeks of speculations, Apple has finally announced the date of its iPhone launch. The Cupertino-based company has sent out invites for the event which will be a virtual one.

The invite which has surfaced online reveals that the new iPhone 13 series will be announced on Tuesday, September 14. If Apple isn’t bent on launching its products on Tuesdays, September 13 would have been a great choice since it is announcing the iPhone 13.

The event will be live-streamed like Apple’s previous events since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is scheduled for 10 AM PDT (6 PM BST/ 10:30 PM IST)

Apple will launch the iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13, the iPhone 13 Pro, and the iPhone 13 Pro Max. All three will feature the new Apple A15 chip which will be unveiled at the event. They are also expected to come with bigger battery capacities, faster charging, and reverse wireless charging. It has also been reported that the new iPhones will have support for satellite communication in cases where cellular connectivity isn’t available. However, this feature may not be available in all regions. The new iPhones should also get new color options.

Apple is also expected to announce the Apple Watch Series 7, new iPads, and the AirPods 3 on that day too.

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iQOO 8 Pro Indian Variant arrives on Geekbench with Snapdragon 888+ SoC

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Pranav Sawant

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Sep 7, 2021

Last month, Vivo’s iQOO launched the iQOO 8 Pro smartphone in China with impressive specs like a 3D Ultrasonic scanner, Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC, and 120W fast charging support. Now, the company is expected to launch the smartphone in the Indian market soon. Today, the iQOO 8 Pro’s Indian has appeared on the Geekbench portal with its key specs.

According to the Geekbench portal, a Vivo phone with model number i2017 and codename – lahaina passed the results. It is believed to be the Indian version of iQOO 8 Pro as the same phone was seen on Google’s Play Console listing recently. Also, the Chinese version of the phone comes with model number Vivo V2141A and is also codenamed ‘lahaina.’

Given that it has the same codename, the main specs of both the Indian and Chinese versions are the same. The Geekbench listing reveals that the iQOO 8 Pro Indian version runs on Android 11 out of the box and is powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC. It has 8GB of RAM and is expected to have 128GB of base storage configuration. The phone scored 1098 single-core points and 3594 multi-score points on the Geekbench v5.

Apart from this, the Google Play Console listing revealed that it has a QHD+. The screen has a pixel density of 440 PPI. It was also revealed that the phone will feature a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED screen. The phone will pack a 4,500mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging support and a 50W wireless fast charging support.

The phone is expected to come with a triple rear camera system sporting a 50MP main lens, a 16MP telephoto camera, and a 48MP ultra-wide angle lens. Upfront, it may come with a 16MP selfie camera.

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