The tablet market has picked up after a few years of declining sales, and now almost every manufacturer wants a piece of the pie including those that never cared for the tablet space before. UMIDIGI is one of such new players and it has teased the arrival of its very first tablet.
The Chinese manufacturer has announced that its first Android tablet is coming soon and it will launch as the UMIDIGI A11 Tab. The teasers give us an early look at the design and also provide some details of the device.
As seen in the image above, the UMIDIGI A11 Tab will have a pretty large display. While the size is unknown, our guess is that it is about 11-inches in size. What we do know is that the screen has a 2K resolution. It also has curved corners and is surrounded by moderately sized bezels of equal thickness. The tablet is shown to have its front-facing camera on the left side bezel if you were to hold the device in portrait mode.
The back of the tab appears to be made of metal and the antenna lines add a bit of detail to the overall appearance of the device. The corners are curved which should make it comfortable to hold for a long while. There is a single camera on the back and it sits in a small housing along with an LED flash. In landscape mode, the power button is on your right while the volume control buttons are at the top. While there are four grilles – two on each side – we can’t confirm the UMIDIGI A11 Tab has four speakers.
UMIDIGI is running a giveaway for the yet-to-be-announced tablet and the promotional poster reveals that the A11 Tab will have a detachable keyboard case. The keyboard is shown to have a touchpad unlike that of Xiaomi’s Mi Pad 5 series.
UMIDIGI is yet to announce a release date for the tablet. Once it does, we will be sure to inform you, but before then keep your eyes peeled for more details about the device.
Unbridled by the constraints of traditional ground infrastructure, Starlink has the potential to deliver high-speed broadband internet to remote locations. With an aim to deliver services internationally, Starlink is now operational as a beta for the early birds and is continuously expanding. The only downside being in beta is the internet speed but it looks like that will be taken care of very soon. Responding to a query, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has claimed that Starlink satellite internet service will have the capability of data transfer as high as the speed of light. SpaceX plans to deploy laser-equipped satellites into orbit that will play a major role in eliminating the reliance on ground stations.
At present, the Starlink network relies on a dish, satellites, and ground stations. From what it looks like, the company is aiming to get rid of these ground stations that have proved to be a hindrance to fast data transfers due to the long time they take to communicate with the satellites. With lasers, the transmission speed, as Musk claims, is expected to be around 40% faster than what it usually is in optical fibers. As a result, we might witness blazing fast internet transfer capabilities without having the need to touch the ground.
Processing is not an issue. Lasers links alleviate ground station constraints, so data can go from say Sydney to London through space, which is ~40% faster speed of light than fiber & shorter path.
Also, no need for ground stations everywhere. Arctic will have great bandwidth!
Considering Musk’s statement and calculating the speed based on the existing speed with optical fiber, Starlink will be able to transfer data packets at 180,832 miles per second and it turns out that this speed is approximately 97% of the speed of light in a vacuum.
Musk has ensured that Starlink will soon cut down the ground station element from the whole of Arctic and provide enough bandwidths as well. Considering the fast-paced developments in the SpaceX camp, this doesn’t seem far-fetched. SpaceX plans to further increase the data capacity by three folds, reduce latencies to 50ms, and enhance coverage to polar regions with the help of the company’s second-generation satellites.
SpaceX is also accelerating the launch of a little above 1,200 Starlink satellites over the next few months but may face a little delay due to rocket oxidizer shortages and a tedious satellite manufacturing process.
The Realme 8s 5G is one of many new products Realme has planned for release this month. The new smartphone will launch as the first phone powered by MediaTek’s new Dimensity 810 processor. Ahead of the launch, Realme’s CEO has shared a photo of the phone.
The Realme 8s 5G is shown in blue in the photo and while we can only see the rear side, there are a number of details it reveals. For starters, the Realme 8s 5G will have triple rear cameras even though the camera array is set up to look like there are four sensors. This is the same design as that of the Realme 8 5G.
We can also see the indentation on the side of the frame where the power button is positioned, which confirms that the Realme 8s 5G will have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The volume buttons are on the left side of the frame.
In this photo, the phone is shown in blue with a light streak that runs from the top to the bottom of the phone. However, we expect there will be other colors at launch.
Apart from having a Dimensity 810 processor, it has been reported that the Realme 8s 5G will have a 6.5-inch screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. The processor will be paired with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage.
Xiaomi has a launch scheduled for September 15 and one of the products expected to be announced at the global event is the Mi Pad 5/Pad 5. While there is still no confirmation the tablet will be unveiled on that day, we can confirm that the new tablet will indeed get a global release thanks to an unboxing video that has been uploaded on the internet.
The video was uploaded on Instagram by the Belarusian store NSV.by. The store has also put up a post on the social media platform that says the Mi Pad 5 is now available for pre-order.
In the video which was reposted on Twitter by Xiaomiui, we see the Xiaomi Pad 5 will come in a white box just like the Chinese variant. However, this box is significantly thicker than the one that is sold in China, thanks to the included accessories such as a charger and USB cable.
The film on top of the tablet shows a few specs such as a WQHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, quad spealers, a Snapdragon 860 processor, and a dual-cell 8720mAh battery. The video also shows that the global version of the Mi Pad 5 will be available in white and black colorways.
The store has put a price tag of BYN 1199 (~$479) on the tablet and this gets you the variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. This is significantly higher than the CNY 1999 (~$310) price tag in China. We will have to wait until the global launch to know if the official price will be lower.
At the end of July, Huawei announced the HUAWEI P50 series. Unlike its predecessors, the new lineup is not only limited to 4G but also comes with a Qualcomm SoC. Now, as per a reliable tipster, the company will be using more Qualcomm chipsets in the future.
HUAWEI P50
According to Digital Chat Station, Huawei has got access to two other Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs other than Snapdragon 888. These are Snapdragon 778G and the upcoming SM8450 (aka Snapdragon 898).
Just like the HUAWEI P50 series phones, the handsets using these chipsets will also lack 5G connectivity. That’s because Huawei will be getting a special 4G version due to the US sanctions. Unfortunately, the leaker does not mention which HUAWEI phones will be using these two SoCs.
Going by the Chinese tech giant’s now disrupted smartphone release cycle, the 4G version of Snapdragon 778G might power the rumored HUAWEI nova 9 series. On the other hand, the 4G variant of the unreleased SM8450 could drive the delayed HUAWEI Mate 50 series.
As of now, we don’t have any solid proof for this claim. However, since most of the information shared by Digital Chat Station has been accurate so far, the new details posted by him on Weibo could also be indeed true.
Last but not least, the leaker also says that Huawei might also use MediaTek chipsets, however, the deal is yet to be finalized.
Lately, Xiaomi has been working on improving MIUI, which is not only the company’s mobile operating system based on Android but also its first-ever product. This year itself, the Chinese tech giant has released two new minor updates, namely MIUI 12.5 and MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. Additionally, it is also working on multiple other features. One of these latest features is ‘MIUI Pure Mode’.
Xiaomi has started recruiting testers for a new feature called ‘MIUI Pure Mode’ in China. This is an optional feature that helps users in protecting themselves from malicious applications.
The company says that due to the open nature of Android, users can easily become a victim of an attack through hostile applications. The smartphone maker explains that 40% of apps installed by MIUI users have never passed its security audit. Also, 10% have been recognized as potential risks.
To fix this, Xiaomi is introducing MIUI Pure Mode. When this feature is enabled, users cannot install apps from external sources. Also, it blocks any installation happening in the background without the consent of users.
Unlike Apple, Xiaomi lets users disable this feature. Hence, they can install apps from other sources if they want to.
As of now, it’s not known when MIUI Pure Mode will make its way to the stable channel. Most importantly, there’s also no information regarding its availability in international markets.
MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition is currently the latest version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system based on Android. The company unveiled it last month and even started rolling it out to the first batch of devices in the next few days. Now, this version of MIUI has reached international markets as well. The first phones to get it are Mi 11X and POCO F3.
POCO F3
The Redmi K40 was one of the first handsets to receive the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update in China. Hence, it’s not surprising to learn that the international variants of this smartphone called Mi 11X and POCO F3 are the first to get this update outside mainland China.
The latest software update for Mi 11X arrives with build number V12.5.3.0.RKHINXM. Since this device is exclusive to India, this is the only build available for this handset.
On the other hand, the POCO F3 is sold in multiple markets. Hence, it has many regional MIUI builds. At present, the new MIUI version is live for the ‘Global’ variant of the phone with build number V12.5.3.0.RKHMIXM. It should be available for other regional variants in the coming days.
Xiaomi Mi 11X
Having said that, like any other OTA system update, the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition for Mi 11X and POCO F3 is also being rolled out in batches. Hence, the complete rollout might take some time.
After marking decent success in March 2021 with Red Magic 6 and 6 Pro, Nubia aims to level up the game with an all-new addition to its portfolio. The company, via its official social media handles, has been on a streak of teasing the upcoming Red Magic 6S Pro features ahead of its September 6 launch. A 120W air-cooled charging with a GaN charger is what we saw recently and now, the company goes on to confirm that the device will also feature 500Hz AirTriggers, along with a 10000mAh power bank and a Fly Wise G1 Handle.
These triggers, as can be seen from the poster, will respond to touches with a sample rate of up to 500Hz. This will come in handy while playing games. The ability to customize the controls makes it a perfect gaming companion.
Well, there’s more to it than just that. Nubia has also teased that an additional Red Magic Fly Wise G1 handle to supplement the gaming experience. The product itself has a rocker function and a side button. The product is expected to replace the rocker function of the touch screen on the left side of the game for more precise control. The weight of the product has also been kept on the lower side and weighs only 40g.
Additionally, Red Magic 6S Pro will be accompanied by the Red Magic 10000mAh power bank. The overall aesthetics gets more appealing with an armor-shaped structure with a Red Magic logo on the front and is expected to support luminescence. The official teaser also confirms that the product has a digital display that shows real-time power. As mentioned in the description, the mobile power supply will have a dual interface and support a 20W plus 22.5W output capability, which clearly is significantly slower for a device that packs a 120W fast charger.
All these add-ons will be launching alongside the smartphone on September 6. Major highlights of the device have already been released and can be found here.
All eyes are on Qualcomm‘s next flagship chipset – Snapdragon 898 (SM8450), which will be powering a bunch of upcoming premium devices. It has already been confirmed that the chipset is going to be manufactured using Samsung’s 4nm process and will have a 20% increment in performance. Well, to corroborate the earlier claims, we now have the first Geekbench scores and it runs on an imminent flagship from Vivo with model name, Vivo V2102A.
With a score of 720 for single-core and 1919 for multi-core, Snapdragon 898 appears to be on top of the realm in this fierce competition. If we go by Geekbench benchmarks for multi-core, Snapdragon 898 will have a comfortable win over the others. Among other specifications are a dual Part 3400 architecture, and an Adreno 730 GPU. The current run-point version, though, is the same as the original SM8350.
Additionally, Snapdragon 898 chipset has a total of 8 cores, and for now, the main frequency appears to be just 1.78Ghz, the renowned leakster Digital Chat Station is hopeful that these numbers will certainly rise as soon as the mass production kicks off. And with improvements this radical, expect power consumption to be on the higher side, too.
As learned earlier, the production will be split between Samsung and TSMC, and it appears that the Plus variant of the Snapdragon 898 processor may hit the market as early as the second quarter of 2022. Interestingly, Vivo will be among the first few brands to launch a smartphone powered by Snapdragon 898. We will have more information in this regard when the processor gets officially unveiled in December Qualcomm Summit.
It’s been a while since we heard about the Samsung Galaxy M22 smartphone. Last time, we saw the phone’s renders revealing its key details. The smartphone was also certified on NBTC and Bluetooth SIG certification. Now, the Galaxy M22 was spotted on Samsung’s Russia website.
Samsung has already created a landing page for the smartphone. The device has the model number SM-M225FV/DS and it confirms its existence. Unfortunately, it doesn’t reveal anything else other than this. But, the phone with the same model number emerged on Geekbench, NBTC, and other listings. Hence, we do have plenty of its details.
The device scored 374 single-core points and 1361 multi-core points on the Geekbench 5. It was spotted with 4GB of RAM and MediaTek’s Helio G80 SoC. It runs on Android 11 out of the box and is expected to have Samsung’s OneUI on top of it.
The phone’s FCC certification revealed that it will support 25W fast charging support. However, the phone is touted to ship with a slower 15W fast charger in the box. In terms of battery, it is expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery cell.
The smartphone is expected to come with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display sporting a 1600 x 720 pixels resolution. It may come with a 90Hz high refresh rate. It will feature a quadruple-camera system with a 48MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP macro lens, and lastly a 2MP depth sensor.
Considering that the phone is listed on Samsung’s official website, we can expect its debut to be imminent.
Xiaomi‘s partner Segway-Ninebot has been relatively quiet this year with just a few new products released so far. Perhaps, that is because the company is busy cooking up an interesting product. The company has now unveiled a new robot lawnmower dubbed Segway Navimow.
The robot mower is touted as the world’s first ultra-quiet boundary intelligent lawn mowing robot. The robot eliminates the stressful procedure involved in manually pushing a mower. Even a self-propelled or riding lawn mower will need a human in the driver’s seat. But this robot mower can do the job by itself once a path is set for it via the app. It will also improve the efficiency of the mowing by up to six times.
Navimow adopts the EFLS (Exact Fusion Locating System) fusion positioning system, using the satellite signal of the global positioning system, through RTK (real-time differential positioning) to achieve centimeter-level outdoor precise positioning, can independently plan the optimal working path, and easily have a carpet-like level Beautiful lawn garden.
In addition, Navimow also integrates a variety of other sensor information to assist positioning, such as inertial navigation, odometer, geomagnetic information, differential barometer, etc., and it can operate stably even when the satellite signal is temporarily weak.
Its original blade stop technology can better protect playful cute babies or pets. It is also equipped with an ultrasonic sensor, which can perceive the surrounding environment in real-time, avoid obstacles safely and avoid collisions.
Segway stated that the highest decibel when Navimow is in use is only 54 decibels, which is lower than most 60 decibels in the industry and 4 decibels lower than the currently lowest level of 58 decibels in the market.
According to different mowing areas, Navimow provides four models to choose from, corresponding to a range of 500-3000 square meters of lawn. The four models in the range are the Segway Navimow H500E, H800E, H1500E, and H3000E.
The Segway Navimow is expected to go on sale next year. The H500E is priced at €1,199, the H800E will retail for €1,499 while the H1500E and H3000E will sell for €1,999, and €2,499 respectively.
Lenovo is indeed benefiting from the work-from-home strategy that has been deployed the world over to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The company has seen a spike in its market share and is looking to grab more. The Chinese company has launched a new laptop – the IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro for the Indian market, touted as the world’s third-largest market.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro adopts an ultra-thin build and is available in a 14-inch 2.2K and 16-inch WQXGA IPS anti-glare display versions. The two sizes come with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 100 percent sRGB color gamut and narrow bezels on all four sides. The 16-inch version feature a peak brightness of up to 350 nits but this is reduced to 300 nits on the 14-inch variant.
In terms of the processor, the IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro is available in several choices. One of the models apck an 11th-generation Intel Core i5 chip while there is a second Intel version with a Core i7 processor. Lenovo will also sell AMD’s Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 5-powered versions which we expect to be top sellers. The 16-inch model will only be available in Core i5, Core i7 and Ryzen 7 versions while the 14-inch variant comes in Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 5 versions.
The IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro’s processor is paired with up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 1TB of SSD M.2 PCIe storage. Further, the IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro has Intel Iris Xe, integrated AMD Radeon, and Nvidia GeForce graphics support.
For input, it features a keyboard with better tactile control, key accuracy, optional backlighting and enhanced ergonomics. It also featuresstereo speakers, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 support. A 720p front camera assists not only during vlogging but also for facial recognition via Windows Hello thanks to a Time-of-Flight (ToF) and IR sensor.
The Laptop runs Windows 10 out of the box but is positioned to get Windows 11 when it starts rolling out. Lenovo also crmmed its proprietary zero touch login feature onboard that lets users start operating the laptop when the lip is flipped open.
As for the pricing and availability, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Pro starts at Rs. 77,990 (~$1,068) for the base model. It is available on Lenovo.com, as well as on e-commerce websites, and other offline stores.
Earlier, we saw the Nokia G50 passing TENAA certification and now, the smartphone has arrived on the GeekBench portal. The listing reveals some key specs of the smartphone and adds to the previously leaked details.
According to GeekBench, the Nokia G50 runs on the Android 11 OS. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC. For those who are unaware, it is a 5G chipset and the Nokia G50 is also touted to be one of the cheapest 5G phones from Nokia.
Nokia G50 5G
It has a base frequency of 1.80GHz and is paired with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone is expected to have 64GB of storage but may not feature a microSD card. Interestingly, the phone was spotted on TENAA with multiple RAM and storage models. The device will arrive in a 2GB variant, 6GB variant, and 8GB variant. It will have 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage variant.
The smartphone was recently listed online and it revealed that the phone could be priced at 209 Pounds(~US$288) for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. Moreover, the device was also seen listed in Australia in the Forest Black color variant. The smartphone is expected to come with a 6.82-inch display with an HD+ resolution. It will feature a 48MP primary lens at the rear and an 8MP sensor at the front.
Microsoft is all set for its September 22 event, where it is expected to unveil a bunch of Surface devices, including Surface Duo 2. However, Microsoft would also be announcing a few Surface PC products, including Surface Go 3, which has been doing the rounds of the internet quite lately.
Earlier this week, the Surface Go 3 was spotted on Geekbench, revealing some of the key specifications of Microsoft’s upcoming convertible PC. Now a recent report from WinFuture has shed some more light on the specifications of the upcoming PC. As per the report, the Surface Go 3 would feature a 10.5-inch display with FHD resolution. Further, Microsoft is suggested to stick with its previous design to make Surface Go products a compact tablet device for mobile use. The upcoming Surface Go device would be encased inside magnesium alloy with a fold-out stand.
The next-generation Surface Go would be coming in two models – one with an Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y processor paired with 4GB of RAM and an Intel Core i3-10100Y model with 8GB of RAM. The Surface Go 3 would be completely fanless, and it won’t be having any moving parts inside the chassis.
In Geekbench results, the Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y performs 62 per cent higher than Go 2’s Pentium Gold 4425Y, while there’s a 48 per cent improvement in multi-core performance. Meanwhile, the Intel Core i3-10100Y version shows a 4 per cent increase in single-core performance and 11 per cent improvement in multi-core tests. The new i3-10100Y belongs to energy-saving processors of the Amber Lake Y series.
There’s not much known about Microsoft’s upcoming Surface Go 3 laptops. But, we are still a few weeks away from the official launch, and the rumour mill won’t stop churning until then. So, we might get some more information before its official unveiling on September 22.
Chinese phone maker HiSense has officially unveiled the HiSense U50 smartphone in the Mexican market. It is an entry-level smartphone with an iPhone 12-like design and a UNISOC processor under the hood.
The HiSense U50 is priced at MXN 2,699(~$135) for the sole 2GB RAM and 32GB storage variant. It comes with a 6.08-inch water-drop notch display with an HD+ resolution. It is an IPS LCD panel with a 60Hz refresh rate. Although it has a modern aspect ratio, the phone still has a chunky bottom bezel.
Apparently, it does have a huge camera island with multiple cameras but the exact numbers are unknown. However, one of the sensors is an 8MP unit and the other one is a 2MP sensor. Upfront, it has a 5MP lens at the front.
Under the hood, it is powered by the UNISOC SC7731E quad-core processor coupled with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. HiSense has offered a microSD card slot for additional storage needs. It houses a 4,100mAh non-removable battery and runs on Android 11 out of the box.
In related news, HiSense recently launched 4K UHD smart TVs in India. The HiSense A71F and Tornado TV come with a huge display size of 70-inch and 65-inch respectively. The TVs run on Android TV 9.0 OS and have all the smart features like Chromecast support and built-in Google Assistant.
It is an ongoing trend to lower the price of a smartphone just before the arrival of its successor. This is done to clear the stocks of the existing products in order to bring new devices to the market. Similarly, Apple every year slashes the prices of its current-gen iPhones days before the arrival of its next iteration. This year, Apple has lowered the price of its iPhone 12 in greet of its successor Apple iPhone 13.
Reportedly, Apple has slashed the price of its iPhone 12 in China. Earlier, the Apple iPhone 12 128GB variant was retailing for CNY 6,799(~$1,054) in the region. Now, the phone has received a huge price cut of CNY 2,000(~$310), making its current retail price – CNY 4799(~$744). This is a big price cut and a great opportunity for those who were willing to purchase the iPhone 12.
Apart from this, the upcoming iPhone 13 is touted to come at a similar launch price as the iPhone 12. However, the phone will introduce a higher 1TB storage option rumored to be priced way over $2,000.
This year, Apple will launch four iPhone models – the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. The phones will feature a 6.1-inch display, a 5.1-inch panel, again a 6.1-inch display, and lastly a 6.7-inch screen respectively. The series is expected to come powered by Apple’s A15 chipset and will have 4GB RAM in the vanilla and Mini models and 6GB RAM in the Pro models.
Apple is yet to reveal the exact launch date of the iPhone 13 series but rumors have it that the phones may launch on September 14 globally and will go on pre-orders from September 17.
We are already in September and the late August leaks reported some major smartphone launches this month. This month, we’ve confirmed phone launches from Xiaomi, Realme, Nubia, Nokia, and Honor. Some of the purported launches are from big players like Apple, Google, and Huawei. Let’s have a look at all the upcoming smartphones launching in September 2021.
1. Red Magic 6S Pro
Chinese phone maker Nubia has confirmed that it will launch the Red Magic 6S Pro smartphone on 6th September in China. Ahead of its launch, the phone has passed multiple certifications like China’s 3C and TENAA.
The Red Magic 6S Pro will an addition to the 6-series of smartphones. It will come with a 6.8-inch OLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with up to whopping 16GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage.
The phone’s major highlight will be its 120W fast charging support and 250Hz dual gamign triggers. It will be a gaming-ready phone with a 720Hz touch sampling rate.
2. Vivo X70 Series
Up next we’ve Vivo launching its popular X-series smartphones. The company will debut the Vivo X70 series on September 10 in China and the global markets. The series is expected to comprise the Vivo X70, X70 Pro, and the X70 Pro+.
All of the phones have emerged on the internet in the form of renders, teasers, and live phones. According to the TENAA certification, the Vivo X70 will sport a 6.58-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution. A few phones from the series like the V2132A and V2133A were tipped earlier and out of these the former is expected to come with an Exynos 1080 chipset, whereas, the latter will be powered by the Dimensity 1200 SoC.
The third device with model number V2134A was also seen on TENAA with the same Exynos 1080 SoC. However, the global version may come with Dimensity 1200 SoC.
3. Xiaomi 11T Series
We also have Xiaomi which is expected to launch the Mi 11T and Mi 11T Pro smartphones on September 15 in China. Recently, the leaked renders of the phones showcased the design. The Mi 11T and Mi 11T Pro will have a similar design footprint with a punch-hole display and a oversized camera module.
The Mi 11T is expected to have 64MP triple rear cameras, whereas, the Mi 11T Pro will boast a 108MP triple camera system. The phones will boast a high 120Hz refresh rate screen with fewer bezels. The duo will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage variants. There will be 120W fast charging support on both phones.
4. Apple iPhone 13
Amidst the Chinese contenders, the Californian giant Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 13 series. However, the exact launch date is yet to be confirmed. If rumors are to be believed, Apple will start sending press invites on September 7th followed by a release on September 14.
The series will include the iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro max. The phones will have camera improvements over their predecessors. The Pro models will also get a high 120Hz refresh rate screen and an LTPO panel. Rumors are rife that the phones may come with Always-on display support.
This time around, Apple will employ the A15 chipset and it is expected to be paired with 6GB RAM on the Pros and 4GB RAM on the vanilla and Mini model. The phones will also have Wi-Fi 6E support and upgraded fast charging support.
5. Realme 8i and 8S India
Realme for a long time was rumored to launch two budget smartphones dubbed Realme 8i and Realme 8s. Today, the phones were finally confirmed to launch on September 9 in India. Flipkart has already created a landing page for these phones.
The Realme 8s will be a 5G handset powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC. The Realme 8i, on the other hand, will be a 4G phone with Helio G96 SoC. The 8i is expected to come with a 6.59-inch Full-HD+ punch-hole display with a high 120Hz refresh rate. The 8s is also expected to feature a similar screen size with a different refresh rate screen.
The duo will have a triple rear camera system, however, only the Realme 8i’s camera numbers are known. The Realme 8i will equip a 50MP main, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor. The phones will run on Android 11 out of the box with Realme’s custom skin on top of it.
6. JioPhone Next
Indian Telecom operator, Jio is scheduled to launch the JioPhone Next smartphone on September 10 in India. The device was rumored recently and it also appeared in a few leaks.
The JioPhone Next will be an entry-level 4G phone with a compact 5.5-inch HD display. It won’t flaunt a thin-bezel design, rather pictures reveal thick bezels on both the top and bottom. It is expected to come with a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera.
Under the hood, it will be powered by the Snapdragon 215 SoC paired with 2GB or 3GB of RAM and 16GB or 32GB of onboard storage. The JioPhone Next will pack a 2,500mAh battery and will be one of the cheapest smartphones debuting this month. The smartphone is touted to come at a starting price of Rs. 3,499(~$48).
7. Huawei Nova 9
Huawei is expected to launch the Nova 9 smartphone series this month in China. Although there’s no official launch confirmation, a tipster reveals that the series will make an appearance on September 23rd.
The Huawei Nova 9 was spotted on TENAA with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G SoC. Given that it is a 4G SoC, the phone will be limited to only 4G connectivity. The device is expected to have a 66W fast charging support and a 4,500mAh battery. The Nova 9 Pro is expected to feature a crazy fast 100W fast charging support on the 4,000mAh battery cell.
The rest of the details regarding smartphones are yet to be known. But, considering that the launch is nearing, we can expect the phones to pass more leaks in the coming days.
8. Google Pixel 6
Even though the Google Pixel 6 is fully showcased by the company, the official release is yet to happen. Rumors have it that the phone will debut this month in the global market. The smartphone series will comprise the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The Pro will have a 6.7-inch QHD+ display with a high 120Hz refresh rate, whereas, the vanilla model will sport a 6.4-inch FHD+ display panel with a 90Hz refresh rate.
The vanilla is expected to sport a dual camera system and the Pro is rumored to have a triple rear camera setup. According to rumors, the phones will be powered by an unreleased Exynos 5123 SoC instead of a Snapdragon SoC.
9. Realme Narzo 50 series
Realme is expected to refresh the Narzo lineup of smartphones with the Realme Narzo 50 phones like the Narzo 50, Narzo 50A, and Narzo 50i. As per a recent leak, the phones will launch soon in India. Additionally, Realme unveiled the predecessor Narzo 20 series last year in September, which makes us believe that the Narzo 50 lineup will launch this month.
The Realme Narzo 50A is expected to feature a large water-drop notch screen with a Full-HD+ display. The phone will feature a triple camera system and will be available in options like 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant and 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. Leaked renders also revealed the phone to arrive in two colors – Oxygen Blue and Oxygen Green color variants.
On the other hand, the Realme Narzo 50i is expected to be an entry-level phone with options like 2GB RAM + 64GB storage and 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage. It is also expected to come in two color options like Carbon Black and Mint Green.
10. Honor X20 Max
This month, Honor is expected to launch the budget Honor X20 Max smartphone in China. It will be a successor to the Honor X10 Max and will have major upgrades over it. The smartphone will come with a mammoth 7.2-inch display and MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC.
It will pack a 6,000mAh battery as compared to the 5,000mAh battery in the predecessor Honor X10 Max. The smartphone is also expected to have some sort of fast charging technology. Apart from this, the phone is also expected to bring some camera upgrades over the predecessor.
11. Nokia G50
HMD Global’s Nokia is also expected to launch the Nokia G50 smartphone in select markets. Recently, the device was teased and was also spotted on TENAA certification. That said, the smartphone will come with a large 6.82-inch display but with an HD+ resolution.
It will be powered by the entry-level chipset, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC with a base of 2GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The smartphone will feature a 48MP main camera at the rear and an 8MP snapper at the front. It will pack a 4,850mAh battery and may support some sort of fast charging technology.
That’s it, this was our list of the upcoming smartphones launching this month. Which one are you most excited about? Do tell us in the comments below.
US e-commerce giant Amazon is reportedly planning to launch a new line of its own-branded smart TV in the United States. The TVs are said to be planned for launch in early October according to a report first carried by Business Insider.
Amazon isn’t new to the TV segment per se. The brand presently sells a wide variety of self-branded products in India under the AmazonBasics label. The line includes Fire OS-powered smart TV models in different sizes. In January this year, the brand expanded its portfolio by releasing three new models that are targeted at first-time smart TV buyers.
Business Insider quotes sources with knowledge of information described as a “closely guarded secret” to have hinted that the smart TVs will pack Alexa support. The TVs will also be available in different sizes ranging from 55- to 75-inches in size. Just like most of the Amazon-branded products, the TV will reportedly be manufactured by Chinese firm TCL but this time around, one of the models will be manufactured directly by Amazon.
We believe Amazon is bringing the smart TVs sold under the AmazonBasics moniker in India to the US. Although there is a basic 32-inch version with FullHD resolution in India, there are other models ranging from 43-inch, 50-inch, and 55-inch displays with 4K resolutions.
There is no word yet on the pricing of the smart TV models but the AmazonBasics TV 55-inch is on sale in India for Rs 42,999 in India (~$589). Thus, the smart TV will start at around $600 in the US.
There has been a lot of rumors and leaks surrounding the Galaxy S21 FE series. The device is also highly anticipated even though Samsung is yet to disclose when it will be launched. There are rumors that the device will go official in October. Apparently, the rumors may be true after all. The Galaxy S21 FE’s quick start guide has just leaked from a US carrier Cricket Wireless. The carrier is an AT&T-owned prepaid carrier that offers affordable phone plans that aren’t tied to annual contracts.
The guide shows that the phone will be offered by the carrier and that the launch is close by. It also confirms some of the vital info for users as well as live images of the affordable flagship device.
The Galaxy S21 FE is a highly-anticipated device mainly due to its ability to offer flagship features found on the Galaxy S21 series at an affordable price. The device will take over from the Galaxy S20 FE which was a hit when it was released last year.
This new leak comes not too long after the user manual for the S21 FE leaked online showing the device won’t have a MicroSD slot, among other things. The manual also reveals the device will also come with an IP68 waterproof rating, a high display refresh rate, and will feature an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor among others. The device will also miss out on a charging adapter inside the box.
While the Galaxy S21 FE 5G is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset, a recent GeekBench listing shows that there will be an Exynos 2100 version as well. This has left some fans disappointed considering the below-par performance the Exynos version will provide compared to the Snapdragon-n model.
There is still no word yet from the Korean tech giant regarding a launch date but we expect an announcement to be made in that regard soon.
Once in a while, we publish a comparison between the most affordable 5G phones released by mainstream smartphone manufacturers. We do it because they are among the hottest handsets in the market: a lot of people want to try 5G connectivity but, at the same time, they want to save money as 5G phones are generally more expensive than 4G ones. In this article, we compared the specifications of three of the main 5G budget phones from Chinese manufacturers sold in the global market: Redmi Note 10T 5G, Realme 8 5G, and OPPO A54 5G.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T 5G vs Realme 8 5G vs OPPO A54 5G
Triple 48 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.1 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, 18W fast charging
5000 mAh
5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
OPPO always pays a lot of attention to the realization of the designs of its phones, including the affordable ones. The OPPO A54 5G is the device with the most interesting design not only for attention to the details but even for its sleek body. It is thin and lightweight despite its big battery, and it has a high screen-to-body ratio. The Redmi Note 10T 5G has bigger dimensions and a less impressive design, but it comes with the Gorilla Glass 3 protection which makes the display panel sturdier. All these phones are built with polycarbonate and they do not include premium materials.
Display
On the paper, the OPPO A54 5G has a superior display: unlike Redmi Note 10T 5G and Realme 8 5G, it has an LTPS panel which is a more advanced kind of LCD display. But the specifications are the same for each device: a diagonal of 6.5 inches, a Full HD+ resolution, and a 90 Hz refresh rate. The phones are equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint reader for authentication and they have a single punch hole on the front.
Hardware/Software
The most advanced phone if we talk about the hardware department is the Realme 8 5G. It has the same processor as the Redmi Note 10T 5G: an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 700 built with a 7 nm production process and belonging to the mid-end segment (low-end if we only consider 5G phones). But the amount of RAM is higher: in the most expensive configuration, it comes with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.1 native storage. The Redmi Note 10T 5G goes up to 6 GB of RAM, but it features UFS 2.2 storage. The three handsets run Android 11 out of the box.
Camera
If you need the best camera phone, you should go for the OPPO A54 5G without thinking twice. It has a brighter focal aperture for the main 48 MP sensor and it adds an 8 MP ultrawide camera, unlike Redmi Note 10T 5G and Realme 8 5G. Further, it has the best front camera with a 16 MP resolution and an f/2.0 focal aperture.
Battery
These phones come with the same battery capacity: 5000 mAh. And given that the components are similar, you should not expect important differences in terms of battery life. Note that OPPO A54 5G lacks fast charging, while Redmi Note 10T 5G and Realme 8 5G support it.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T 5G vs OPPO A54 5G vs Realme 8 5G: Price
You can actually find OPPO A54 5G and Realme 8 5G for less than €200/$240 in the global market, while in India they start from Rs. 13,990 and Rs. 15,499 online. Redmi Note 10T 5G is priced at Rs. 14,999 in India and it is still not available globally. Overall, the OPPO A54 5G is slightly more interesting (even though not for everyone): despite it lacks fast charging and it has an inferior chipset, it comes with better cameras.
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