On the occasion of its world premiere, Xiaomi is giving its Redmi 10 Global Version Smartphone at a heavily discounted price of $149, and you can use the coupon code: EOSSAFF13 for a further $13 discount only at AliExpress EOS Sale for selected regions.
6.5” FHD+ Dot display, 90Hz with adaptive sync display
Quad Rear AI Cameras: 50MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Selfie Camera: 8MP
Dual Speakers
Processor: MediaTek Helio G88 Octa-Core
Memory: 4GB + 64GB, 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB
Battery: 5000mAh 18W fast charging
9W reverse wired charging
22.5W inbox charger
Thinner and Lighter Design
Colors: Gray, Blue, and White
You can now buy Redmi 10 Global Version at $149, and some regions get an even cheaper discounted price of $136 by using the coupon code: EOSSAFF13 only at AliExpress. Please note that this price is applicable to the 4GB + 64GB variant only. This super deal ends on 24 August.
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The user community of Xiaomi have been voicing their complaints regarding some of the newly launched smartphones and their proximity sensors. Now, it seems that the company is listening and has begun working on addressing these issues.
As per issues recently raised by a number of users, some newly launched smartphones from the Chinese tech giant. While the exact cause of these problems like the proximity sensor issue is unknown as of right now, but some users believe it might be an hardware issue. Notably, Xiaomi has also recently decided on ending its deal with Elliptic Labs, which was the company’s supplier for proximity sensors (Via GSMArena).
Mi MIX 4
The brand has now entered into a deal with Minghao Sensing but unfortunately, it is unknown when the new sensors will arrive in the company’s smartphones. Xiaomi has also announced that it is working on fixing various issues that has been plaguing its newer handsets and would offer OTA updates to the affected models to re calibrate the sensors. Although, considering that this is a widespread issue, it could actually be a hardware level issue. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when more information is available regarding this matter.
Last week, news broke out that vivo Y33s will launch in India today (August 23). As expected, the handset is now official in the country. Let’s take a look at what it has to offer along with its price and availability.
vivo Y33s Specifications and Features
The newly launched vivo Y33s sports a plastic build with a flat frame. The handset measures 164.26 x 76.08 x 8mm in dimensions and weighs 182g. It comes in two colors, namely Midday Dream and Mirror Black.
The device flaunts a 6.58-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 2408×1080 pixels (FHD+) and a dewdrop notch. The display has a 90.6% screen-to-body ratio and covers 96% of the NTSC color gamut.
The phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage (expandable up to 1TB via MicroSD card). It runs Funtouch OS 11.1 based on Android 11 with support for 4GB extended RAM.
As far as optics are concerned, the smartphone houses a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. Whereas, on the front, it has a 16MP snapper.
On the connectivity front, the handset supports dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS (GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, GALILEO), NFC, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also comes with all the essential sensors like a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, proximity sensor, and gyroscope
Last but not least, the vivo Y33s is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.
vivo Y33s Price and Availability in India
The vivo Y33s is priced at ₹17,990 in India. It is already up for sale on vivo’s official website, Amazon India, Flipkart, Paytm, and Tata Cliq. The smartphone can be also purchased from offline retail stores across the country.
Earlier this month, iQOO unveiled the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro flagship phones. While the vanilla has the Snapdragon 888 chip, the Pro features the more powerful the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. It appears that the iQOO 8 Pro could be heading soon to the global markets as it has appeared on the Google Play Console and Google Supported Devices list.
Android phones that are released in China do not feature Google apps and services. Hence, they do not need any Google certification. The appearance of the iQOO 8 Pro at Google Play Console is a good hint that its global launch is imminent.
#iQOO8Pro Spotted on Google Play console listings! launch imminent
– 6.78" 2K Curved E5 sAMOLED, LTPO, 120hz refresh rate, DC dimming – Snapdragon 888 / 12GB Ram – Android 11 based on origin OS#iQOO8#Vivopic.twitter.com/GfCzKuDDpy
At the Play Console, the iQOO 8 Pro is listed with SM8350 Qualcomm chip, which is nothing but the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. The listing further mentions that it has a Full HD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) display, 12 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. Recently, a tipster claimed that the iQOO 8 will be launching in India in September. Probably, the company may start teasing the arrival of the iQOO 8 lineup in different markets in the coming month.
iQOO 8 Pro specifications
The iQOO 8 Pro has a 6.78-inch AMOLED curved edge screen that offers a Quad HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. The Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC powered ships with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It runs on iQOO UI based Android 11 OS.
iQOO 8 Pro
It has a front camera of 16-megapixel, and its rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 16-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 48-megapixel ultrawide snapper. It has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.
Lava International Ltd has just announced a new product in India. The device in question is a new true wireless earbuds called the Probuds 2 that will seek to compete in the region’s highly competitive TWS market.
The Lava Probuds 2 features 14mm dynamic drivers that the company claims will deliver powerful thumping bass. Furthermore, the earbuds also arrives with an instant wake and pair technology and Bluetooth 5.0 that offers seamless connectivity. The Indian electronic product maker’s new Probuds 2 offers up to 23 hours of battery life with the earbuds having 5 hours of audio playback while the charging base offers an additional 18 hours. The TWS earbuds also arrives with an IPX5 certification for water and sweat resistance as well.
Lava plans on launching the new wireless earphones on 26th August 2021 on its official online store, Amazon, and Flipkart. The Probuds 2 will be available in India for 1,699 INR (roughly 23 US Dollars), although, the company is offering the earbuds for a special introductory price of 1,399 INR (roughly 19 US Dollars). It will also support Google and Siri voice assistance alongside intuitive gesture controls.
Notably, with the launch of the new Probuds 2, the brand also announced a unique BYOB (Break Your Old Buds) contest, which will offer lucky participants a chance to win free buds. To enter the BYOB contest, participants have to register on the Lava website and pledge to break their old earphones (wired of wireless). The winners will be decided by a lucky draw. The offer for the Probuds 2 will go live on 23rd August 2021 and ends on 26th August 2021.
At the end of July, Xiaomi started rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update in China. This update is now finally available for Indian versions of this handset called Redmi 9 Prime and POCO M2. Since neither of them got Android 11 like their international counterparts, the new system update also brings last year’s Android for them.
POCO M2
The Redmi 9 Prime sold in India is a rebranded Redmi 9 available elsewhere. On the other hand, the POCO M2 is also basically a Redmi 9 in different colors. Hence, the two smartphones run near identical software and are receiving the latest update together.
The Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 update for the POCO M2 arrives with build number V12.5.1.0.RJRINXM. Whereas, the same update bears build number V12.5.1.0.RJCINXM for the Redmi 9 Prime. Both the builds also come with August 2021 security patches.
Redmi 9 Prime
The latest software builds for these two handsets are being rolled out in batches. Therefore, they might reach some units earlier than others. In simpler words, the update is not available for every user at the moment. However, it should reach all users in the coming days.
Android 11 is the first-ever major Android update for the POCO M2 and the Redmi 9 Prime. We don’t think that these phones will be updated to Android 12. But on the bright side, they could receive MIUI 13 in the future.
Ulefone formally announced the Armor 12 5G rugged smartphone a few days ago. It received huge applause from the fans and gathered several positive views across the globe due to outstanding specifications and competitive pricing. The device is now open for pre-orders starting at $199.99 via AliExpress.
Beautifully crafted, Ulefone 12 5G smartphone carries a new design with an “X” element inscribed at several places across the device. Furthermore, it is bundled with DImensity 700 5G SoC, 8GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage. A large 6.52-inch display with a waterdrop notch is present to offer a vivid viewing experience.
The smartphone houses a 5180 mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. In the camera department, the smartphone carries support for a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor to add a bokeh effect to your photos.
Ulefone Armor 12 5G smartphone comes with an anti-bacterial silver-ion based additive to keep you at bay from unwanted germs. The presence of dual HiFi speakers enhanced the sound experience. Some basic features such as Fingerprint sensor, NFC, quad-navigation system are also part of the smartphone. It runs on Android 11 OS.
Starting today, the Ulefone Armor 12 5G is on pre-sale till August 27 via AliExpress. The first 500 buyers will get an $80 worth discount coupon, and the remaining users can grab the device for $279.99. For more information, the interested users can head over to the official website.
A new Huawei patent has just been spotted, which might be for the next gen flagship Mate 50 smartphone. The patented device sports an ‘Arc screen’ with an under display selfie camera.
According to the LetsGoDigitalreport, the Chinese tech giant had filed a new patent with the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office). Looking at the patent, the smartphone features a curved display that covers the entire front side of the device along with both of its sides. Notably, the Mate 40 Pro last year featured an 88 degree edge to edge display with side touch functionality. Now, it seems that the company might be working on further iterating on this display technology.
As per the patent, the new futuristic smartphone sports an ‘Arc Display,’ which is its most highlighting feature. Furthermore, the screen also curves and reaches till the rear side of the device while the sides offer various touch based functionality as well since there are no side buttons. These functions include the volume rockers along with message notifications that pop up on the side display. Although some of these features are already present in existing Huawei smartphones, the company places an emphasis on the side display functions even more and would likely include new features as well.
Interestingly, Technizo Concept also made a render based on this patent, which showcases the device in a 3D model. A major aspect of the device is that there is no selfie camera visible on the front, which implies that the brand is likely working on offering an under display camera solution. Keep in mind that this is still just a patent and we have no way of knowing whether this is actually the Mate 50 or just the company’s attempt at covering all bases. So stay tuned for more updates.
If there is one thing about Motorola and its naming convention, it is confusing. In March this year, the company announced the Moto G50 5G which bears the codename “Ibiza”. Right now, another smartphone dubbed Moto G50 (5G) codenamed “Saipan” is reportedly in the works. The smartphone has been spotted on the database of benchmarking outfit GeekBench.
Earlier last week renders of the upcoming G50 (5G) codenamed Saipan had leaked revealing the entire design. The GeekBench appearance gives us an idea of some of the key specifications. According to GeekBench, the Moto G50 5G (Saipan) will run on Android 11 OS and will have 4GB of RAM. We expect other RAM options to be available. The G50 (5G) will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset.
While GeekBench details are usually scanty, earlier rumors tip the G50 5G (Saipan) to feature a 6.5-inch HD+ display and will have a 64GB storage option. The device will pack a 48MP triple camera setup at the rear as well as a 13MP selfie camera housed under the waterdrop notch. The phone will also come with NFC support and has a 3.5mm audio jack.
Moto G50 5G (Saipan) GeekBench
In addition, Brazil’s Anatel listing also shows the G50 5G (Saipan) will cram a decent 4,700 mAh battery under the hood. The phone will also have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and will charge via a USB-C port.
There is no word yet on when the device will launch but we expect Motorola to reveal the launch date soon.
As expected, Realme has today launched its latest entry-level smartphone under its C-series for the Indian market, dubbed Realme C21Y. The phone was first launched in Vietnam last month.
It features a 6.5-inch HD+ display offering a screen resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. There’s also a water-drop notch on top of the display for housing the front-facing camera sensor.
Under the hood, the device is powered by a Unisoc T610 octa-core processor which is not something that you usually get in the Indian market. However, Unisoc has partnered with brands like Micromax, Realme, and Motorola to bring devices powered by its processors in the Indian market, so expect more Unisoc-powered phones in the market.
This processor isn’t a major upgrade compared to the MediaTek Helio G35 packed in the Realme C21 but it’s a bit more powerful. The device comes packed with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that allows you to further expand the storage capacity.
In the camera department, you get a triple-camera setup on the back consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, there’s a 5-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
Connectiivty-wise, it comes with the usual set of features, including 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/, and MicroUSB. There’s also a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device also has a fingerprint sensor on the back panel for added security.
The smartphone is running the Android 11 operating system with the Realme UI custom user interface on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and is claimed by the company to offer all-day usage with a single charge.
The Realme C21Y comes in two color options in the Indian market — Cross Black and Cross Blue. The 3GB RAM with 32GB storage model is priced at ₹8,999 (~$121) while the 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage model costs ₹9,999, about $135. The phone will be available for purchase through Realme.com, Flipkart, and Offline Stores across the country starting from 30th August.
A few days back, Xiaomi announced that it has been India’s largest smartphone brand for the last 4 years. Today, the company says that it is the country’s largest online smartphone brand in the ₹20K-₹45K price segment.
According to a tweet by Xiaomi India, the company is India’s no. 1 online smartphone brand in the ₹20K-₹45K price segment. The image shared by the firm says that the data comes from the June 2021 India Smartphone Monthly Model Tracker by Counterpoint Research.
This means Xiaomi was probably the largest online smartphone brand in the upper mid-range to premium segment in India in the month of June. It might have continued through July but we don’t have data for the same.
The company sells five different smartphone models in the said price segment. These are Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, Mi 11 Lite, Mi 10i, Mi 11X, and Mi 11X Pro. Although the firm does not mention it, we think most of the sales numbers could have come from the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max.
Anyway, it’s still an achievement for a brand, which is associated with cheap affordable devices. Perhaps, this will consider Xiaomi to bring more upper mid-range smartphones to India.
Do you think Xiaomi India can continue this moment going forward? Do let us know in the comment section below.
Motorola recently unveiled a slew of high-end smartphones globally coupled with some exciting specifications. Among other Motorola Edge series smartphones, Motorola Edge S5G has got a $100 discount from Giztop. You can avail of the discount without any discount coupon.
Motorola Edge S is currently retailing for the price of $299 and is available in three colour options of Blue, Grey and White. The Blue colour variant is available in 6GB RAM + 128GB, 8GB RAM + 128GB and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. Meanwhile, the Grey and White colours are solely available in 8GB RAM + 128GB RAM. Make sure to grab the smartphone as it is currently on discount for a limited time.
The smartphone features a 6.7-inch LCD display having a 90 Hz refresh rate and an aspect ratio of 21:9. The display sports a 2520 x 1080 pixels resolution with 409-pixel density. Further, the smartphone ships with Snapdragon 870 SoC carrying an octa-core processor and Adreno 650 GPU.
The 5G supported smartphone is available in 6/8G LPDDR5 BRAM and 128/256GB internal storage option. Meanwhile, the camera section packs a quad-rear camera module having a 64MP primary sensor, a 16MP ultrawide sensor, 2.8CM macro sensor and a 2MP depth camera. There are dual-selfie cameras including a 16MP secondary sensor and an 8MP ultrawide sensor.
It bundles a 5000 mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging. In connectivity, there’s support for WiFi 6, 5G/4G LTE, NFC, GPS, Bluetooth. Motorola Edge S runs My UI based on the Android 11 Operating System.
Fitness trackers were one of the first products behind the popularity of wearable devices. While smartwatches are now taking over, fitness trackers still have the majority of the portion in the market share and Fitbit remains its leader.
After launching the Fitbit Charge 4 last year in March, the company is now gearing up to launch its successor in the market, dubbed Fitbit Charge 5. Ahead of the launch, some details about the upcoming wearable product have leaked online.
From the leaked renders, it looks like Fitbit will be overhauling the design of the Charge 5 fitness tracker. The company is moving away from the rugged look and the upcoming product has adopted curved edges with soft angles and a smoother-looking strap.
Also, instead of the monochrome screen in the past models, the upcoming model will be featuring a color display. Currently, not much is known about the hardware specifications of the Fitbit Charge 5 but it’s revealed to have an optical heart rate sensor and a SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen content.
It could also come with support for GPS to enable location tracking and Fitbit’s favorite EDA for stress measurement. There’s also a possibility of an ECG sensor for monitoring heart rhythm and warn users of potential arrhythmia problems.
The device will also include a premium subscription that offers personalized exercise recommendations and suggests times for resting and recovering with guided meditations and sleep tracking.
The leak also claims that the device will be available for purchase for the price of $179. The launch date is not yet known but going by the leaked images, which show the “23 Oct” date, it’s likely that the Fitbit Charge 5 will be made official on 23rd October.
The Nokia G50 is one of the upcoming midrange phones from the brand. Reports have claimed that it could be the most affordable 5G-ready Nokia phone. The G50 accidentally appeared in an official promo clip shared on Nokia Mobile France’s Instagram account. While the post is not live anymore, folks atNokiaMob.net have shared the video clip and a screenshot of the Instagram post.
The Instagram post’s translated text reveals that the Nokia G50 5G will offer an incredible battery life and it will carry support for 5G connectivity. For photography, it will feature a 48-megapixel main camera.
In the promo, the Nokia G50 5G can be seen in two color variants such as Blue and Midnight Sun. The front side of the device features a waterdrop notch screen and its rear side has a round-shaped camera module three cameras and an LED flash inside it.
Past reports have revealed that the Nokia G50 5G will be equipped with the Snapdragon 480 5G chipset. It may arrive in variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It will come preinstalled with Android 11 OS. It is speculated that the phone will be also available in another color called Forest Black.
Now that the company has accidentally teased the Nokia G50 5G, it appears that its launch date is not far away. Nokia Mobile is an official partner of the forthcoming “No Time to Die” James Bond movie, which is scheduled to premiere on Sept. 28. Hence, it is likely that the Nokia G50 5G may debut around this date.
Oukitel unveiled a battery monster, a 15600mAh 5G rugged smartphone – WP15. Being the 5G-ready smartphone, the WP15 ought to be made capable of handling the relatively high energy demand of the latest network technology. Oukitel indeed knows it and as a result, the company has included, what could be the biggest battery to be ever put on a 5G smartphone.
As per Oukitel, the rugged WP15 is rated to deliver 1300 hours of standby time, which could help especially the wanderlust in you. Usually, a bigger battery means, longer charging time. Oukitel has taken care of that as well by providing the 18W rapid charge solution that allows the 15600mAh massive battery to fully charge from 0 to 100 within 5 hours.
Reverse Charging: Make full use of the 15000 mAh beast
You can realize that most of the power banks do come with less capacity than the WP15 battery. To make things spicy, it supports reverse-charging – allowing you to charge other devices as the 15600mAH battery will be sufficient enough to keep the lights on of other typical devices. So, you can literally say goodbye to power banks.
The power-packed video of WP15 flexing its monstrous battery is nicely illustrated through the official video above. Do check that out!
Powerful Chipset and More than Enough Storage Capacity
Bolstering the high-performance Mediatek Dimensity 700 5G Octa-core chipset, the WP15 is guaranteed to deliver a smooth and speedy experience. The modem present in the chipset would be capable of providing a 10 times faster network than the 4G network. Oukitel mentions the device to hit a theoretical download speed of as much as 2.3GBp/s and 1.2GBp/s upload speed.
The 8GB RAM is more than enough to let you have a stutter-free multitasking experience. Additionally, the onboard 128GB storage is expandable up to 256GB with an external memory card.
IP68 and IP69K Rated Build Quality (MIL-STD-810G)
WP15 is certified with the IP68 and IP69K ratings making it both dust-proof and water-proof. What do you expect more? A military-grade certification? WP15 got that checked too… It effortlessly achieved the MIL-STD-810G certification and can be used in extreme environments, all thanks to its design nature.
The WP15 can withstand a 1.5m depth of water for over 30 minutes. Even in the submerged condition stated earlier, the device will be totally useable including recording underwater.
Brilliant Camera for Brilliant Photography
Though rugged, the front of the device features an 8MP AI selfie camera. While at the rear, there is a 48MP Sony AF main camera allowing you to capture brilliant stills wherever and whenever you want. A 2MP Macro Camera and a 0.3 Virtual Camera are also accompanied.
The WP15 comes with the modern Android 11 OS with custom Oukitel features including Beauty Mode for Camer app and Game Mode for gamers. It also comes with an App Freezer. The software will help the bad boys who suck a lot of battery unnecessarily. Put the problematic apps in doze mode and freeze them, stop the background battery and data consumption.
WIFI Extender & Dual 5G SIM (Global Bands)
WP15 contains a revolutionary function of being a WIFI repeater/extender – whatever you called it. With its mage power capacity, it is worth the crown of being an excellent extender for your other network needed devices. Also, It makes sure that no data usage is being consumed during the WIFI sharing.
WP15 keeps its dual SIM card design to embrace the dual 5G function on the condition that 5G carriers are available in your area. No matter switching numbers for either life or work, the 5G network is still in your hands.
Main Features at a glance
Battery: 15600mAh
Display: 6.52-inch 720×1600 pixel HD+ Water Drop Display
CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 700 octa-core processor
GPU: ARM G57
RAM: 8GB
ROM: 128GB expandable to 256GB using a TF card
Rear camera: 48MP+2MP+0.3MP triple camera
Front camera: 8MP
Charging: USB-C 9v2a 18W fast charging
Slots: Dual-SIM slots or SIM + Micro SD
Certification: IP68 and IP69K rating and MIL-STD-810G
Customizable Button, WIFI Extender, App Freezer
Supports NFC, Global Bands, Underwater Camera Mode
Colors: Black
Feeling so excited about the device and would like to own one? A lucky draw campaign is taking place on the official website as a part of the world premiere from August 23 and will last till 27. The price will be $299.99 during the world premiere. Interestingly, the first 100 buyers will get free E-watches (worth $50). Not over, the 101 to 600th buyers will get free TWS earphones.
After launching the Vivo X60 Pro+ flagship smartphone earlier this year in January, the China-based manufacturer is now gearing up to launch its next-generation flagship lineup in the form of the Vivo X70 series.
Based on the reports, it seems that the launch of the Vivo X70 series smartphones will take place next month in China. The devices are also expected to be the first to pack the company’s self-developed “Yueying” ISP chip.
Vivo X60 Pro Cameras
The Vivo X60 Pro+ packed impressive camera configuration and the new leak reveals that the company plans to continue the trend with the next-generation model as well. Tipster Digital Chat Stationhas now revealed the upcoming phone’s camera specifications.
It is being reported that the upcoming smartphone will come with a 1/1.3″ 50-megapixel primary sensor which is likely to be the Samsung GN1. It will be coupled with a 1/2″ 48-megapixel Sony IMX598 ultra-wide-angle lens, a 1/2.93″ 12-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 1/4.4″ 8-megapixel periscope scope.
Although the camera specs have leaked, the model smartphone model to which it belongs is not yet known. Given that the X70 series is the upcoming lineup from the brand, it’s more likely that the specs and related to that. But there’s also a possibility that it could be for an upcoming sub-flagship device from Vivo.
The upcoming flagship smartphone lineup is expected to have three models — Vivo X70, X70 Pro, and X70 Pro+. As per the recent report, at least one of them will come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC, coupled with 12GB of RAM. It will have a 4,200mAh batty with support for 33W fast charging and could be priced over ¥4,000 ($615) in China.
The two new offerings from Cubot – the affordable rugged smartphone MAX3 and a high-performance rugged smartphone KingKong 7 will finally go on sale on August 23. Without beating around the bush, the KingKong 7 is put up for $179.99, while the MAX3 is now available for $109.99 at AliExpress. But what makes it a steal deal, is the users can visit the product page on AliExpress to snatch the limited coupon get an additional discount to bring the MAX3 price down to as low as $99.99!
Both the smartphones are pretty good in their respective price segment. We’ll have a quick go-through of the specifications of each device. Startin with the Max3
Cubot Max3 Specification
Cubot MAX3, as the name implies boasts a big 6.95-inch HD display. With nearly non-existent bezels, you can experience stunning visual elements through the Max3. It features a triple rear camera led by a 48MP main sensor. A 16MP AI beauty front camera is in tow for superb selfies, video calling, and face biometric authentication.
Powering the Cubot MAX3 is an Octa-core processor. Coupled with 4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage, there is literally nothing stopping you enjoy the fullest from the device. Backed by a decent 5000 mAh battery, you need not worry about the juice being getting finished until a day. Other features of this phone will include NFC, BlueTooth, WiFi, Android 11 OS.
Cubot KingKong7 Specifications
KingKong 7 belongs to the premium rugged smartphone spectrum with a flagship 64MP camera sensor. It is the high-performance rugged smartphone of Cubot to date with a sleek design and attractive features.
The major selling point of Cubot KingKong 7 is ought to be its ultra-clear camera system. It is equipped with a triple rear camera headed by a 64MP main lens, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5MP_AF macro lens. There’s a 32MP selfie camera on the front to meet your selfie needs.
Stepping to other specs. The Cubot KingKong 7 is IP68&IP69K certified to offer waterproof, dust-proof, and drop-proof. It features a 6.36-inch display that has an FHD+ screen resolution assured to exhibit sharper and more vibrant images, videos, and whatever is shown in the display will be pleasing to the eyes. Available in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option, it’s plenty of storage to meet your needs.
The KingKong 7 is powered by an Octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 processor. Thanks to the 8GB of massive RAM, it can run multiple apps simultaneously effortlessly with less expenditure of energy. All thanks to the 5000mAh battery similar to the Max3, the device will provide you All-Day battery life. T
World Premiere Days Offer, Hurry!
As a part of the ongoing World Premiere campaign, Cubot MAX3 is up for grabs at a massive discount price of $109.99. Carefully read this as well… Cubot offers a limited coupon starting August 23rd using which you can get a MAX3 at just $99.99! You can get the coupon code now from here.
Cubot is providing the KingKong7 at a massively discounted price of $179.99 also at AliExpress starting August 23rd. We recommend you pick the one you prefer during World Premiere Day itself.
Samsung announced the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 in March in India. Last week, it unveiled the Galaxy A52s 5G in the U.K. India is one of the markets that will be receiving the smartphone since its support page had gone live on Samsung India’s website earlier this month. Fresh information shared by a tipster reveals that the India launch of the Galaxy A52s 5G could be close at hand.
In the below-shown tweet, tipster Debayan Roy shared an image of the Galaxy A52s 5G’s poster and claimed that the company has started sending its posters to retail stores in India. The text that can be seen at the bottom-left of the image hints that the device will be heading to India.
🚨 Exclusive 🚨
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is Launching in India very soon.
Samsung has started Sending Poster to Indian stores for 🛑 Galaxy A52s 5G.
•If you look at the Marked Section (Green coloured, Square) you will see "India" – written there.
The poster shows the Galaxy A52s 5G sporting a centrally aligned punch-hole display. A quad-camera setup can be seen on the backside of the device. The image reveals that the handset will arrive in at least black and white colors in the Indian market.
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G specifications
The Galaxy A52s 5G has a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 64-megapixel (main) + 12-megapixel (superwide) + 5-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit. It runs on One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 OS.
The Snapdragon 778G chip fuels the Galaxy A52s 5G. It offers 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of built-in storage. The device houses a 4,500mAh battery that supports 25W rapid charging. It offers other features like an in-screen fingerprint scanner and IP67 rated waterproof and dustproof chassis.
Last month, we reported that Chinese smartphone brands Vivo and OPPO are working on their own in-house ISP chips. Now, more details about the upcoming chip have surfaced, along with information about the first smartphone packing it.
As per the latest report, Vivo’s first self-developed ISP chip, which is codenamed “Yueying,” could be made official next month, i.e., September 2021. It is also being reported that the upcoming Vivo X70 series could become the first devices to pack this new chip.
Vivo seems to be quite focused on developing its own chips as the company is planning to have a team of around 500-600 members in this department, claimed Hu Baishan, Executive Vice President at Vivo. In September 2019, while acknowledging the company’s plan of making its own chips, he added that Vivo started thinking about it in 2018.
The company is also looking to hire several new team members of the chip division for Research & Development and is willing to pay them handsomely, at least that’s what the report from ITHome indicates.
So far, we are aware of two chip-related trademarks from the company — Vivo SoC and Vivo Chip. The product categories covered by these two trademarks include central processing units, modems, computer chips, printed circuits, and computer storage.
Vivo has also planned to invest a huge amount in the Research & Development of 5G, Artificial Intelligence, and other emerging technologies. Its sister company OPPO is also developing its own chip which is expected to release with the Find X4 smartphone early next year. OPPO‘s chip development team has about 1,000 members.
Another Chinese brand, Xiaomi has already launched its first self-developed ISP chip named Surge C1 and is packed in the company’s first foldable smartphone — Mi MIX Fold which was launched last year.
The development of making their own chips seems like a precautionary move since Chinese companies are now investing more to become self-reliant after China-based tech giant Huawei was put on the “Entity List” by the United States. It effectively banned the company from doing business or procuring components from US-based companies.
Samsung has been doubling down on foldable smartphones and in line with that, the South Korean tech giant recently announced its two new devices — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3.
The devices have not been on sale yet but are available for pre-orders and it seems that the company has a winner on its hand after the disappointing sales of Galaxy S-series flagship smartphones in the past couple of years.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
A new report citing industry sources claims that the two newly launched foldable smartphones from Samsung have already crossed the mark of 450,000 units in pre-orders, which started on 17th August and will end today, i.e. 23rd August.
It’s being speculated that the total number of pre-orders could reach 600,000 units and if the unlocked models are also included, then the numbers may even reach 800,000 units. Just to give you perspective, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 had 80,000 units in pre-sale.
The popularity of these new foldable smartphones from Samsung is high among young customers, which isn’t surprising. Based on the numbers from a mobile operator, around 49 percent of Galaxy Z Fold3 books are from customers aged in their 20s and 30s. As for the Galaxy Z Flip3, they account for about 57 percent of the pre-orders.
Samsung has been betting on its foldable smartphone lineup to defend its position as the world’s leading smartphone manufacturer, which is now under a serious threat from Chinese smartphone makers like Xiaomi.
So far, it seems that the strategy of the South Korean giant is working as intended. Samsung is the only major smartphone brand with multiple generations of foldable smartphone models already in the market while most other phone makers are yet to launch their first foldable device.
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