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Earlier this week, a Samsung phone with model number SM-M526B/DS was seen in the database of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This phone is expected to arrive in India as the Galaxy M52 5G. According to tipster Debayan Roy that the South Korean company will be announcing it in September in India. The tipster further revealed that a new F-series phone will be also launching in India next month.
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G to launch by September end
A variant of the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G with SM-M526GBR was spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site. It revealed that the device is equipped with the Snapdragon 778G chip, 6 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. The SM-M526GBR variant was spotted at China’s 3C certification site last month. It revealed that the smartphone has a 4,860mAh rated battery. Its typical value could be 5,000mAh.
The Galaxy M52 5G is also expected to feature a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 64-megapixel (ISOCELL GW3 as main sensor) + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) + 5-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit. Apart from India and China, this device is also expected to arrive in some European markets. It could be arriving in colors like white, black, and blue in Europe.
Galaxy A52s 5G is the first Samsung phone with Snapdragon 778G
Samsung has recently launched the Galaxy A52s 5G in the U.K. Probably, the Galaxy M52 5G could be a rebranded version of the A52s 5G with a few changes.
Earlier this week, an upcoming Realme phone with RMX3125 model number was certified by the TENAA telecom authority of China. The listing revealed its entire specifications. However, its design was not known as its images had not appeared. Now, the TENAA listing of the Realme RMX3125 has been updated with its images.
Realme RMX3125 design
The Realme RMX3125’s TENAA images suggest it could be sporting a teardrop notch display. The volume up and down buttons are available on the left edge of the device, whereas its right spine features a power key, which doubles up as a fingerprint sensor. The rectangle-shaped camera module has a dual-camera setup and an LED flash.
The handset measures 163.9 x 75.7 x 8.4mm and weighs 189 grams. It is likely to release in colors like gold and purple in China.
Realme RMX3125 specifications
The Realme RMX3125 is a 5G smartphone featuring a 6.52-inch HD+ display. It is powered by a 2.4GHz octa-core processor and 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. The handset will come with 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB of built-in storage and a microSD card slot. It will come preinstalled with Android 11 OS.
For photography, it features an 8-megapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual rear cameras. It is backed by a 4,990mAh rated battery. There is no word on the fast charging capabilities of the smartphone. It will at least offer 18W fast charge support.
The final product name of the RMX3125 is not known yet. Probably, it will end up as a Q or V series smartphone.
The foldable phones by Samsung reached the third generation. The Korean giant just launched the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 which solves all the problems of the previous generations and adds a lot of really interesting features such as the S Pen borrowed from the Samsung Galaxy Note series. But is it really the best foldable phone in the market that can transform into a tablet or you can find something better from other brands? The only foldable phone which is able to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 globally is the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold and this is a comparison between their specifications.
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
THICKNESS
17.2 mm when folded, 7.6 mm when unfolded
16 mm when folded, 6.4 mm when unfolded
DISPLAY
Main display: 8.01 inches, 1860 x 2480p (Quad HD+), 387 ppi, Foldable AMOLED
External display: 6.52 inches HD+ (840 x 2520p), 27:9 ratio, AMOLED
The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold is very attractive because it has a design with a ceramic back, while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has the classic glass back paired with an aluminum frame. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is waterproof with the IPX8 certification and it also comes with the Gorilla Glass Victus protection by Corning. Last but not least, it is more compact and has a more elegant design: just look at the camera module in order to notice how minimal its design is. Note that Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 supports the S Pen and the eSIM technology, while Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold does not have a pen. The Mi Mix Fold is a dual SIM phone (unlike its rival) but it does not have an eSIM.
Display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is the first display coming with an Eco2OLED panel which is able to improve efficiency in order to provide a lower energy consumption. The internal foldable display has a diagonal of 7.6 inches and a Quad HD+ resolution, as well as the HDR10+ certification, the highest brightness, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold still comes with an outstanding foldable panel sporting a diagonal of 8.01 inches, a Quad HD+ resolution, up to one billion colors, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has a more interesting display, but the Mi Mix Fold remains amazing. Both the phones have an external OLED display for those who want to use them as normal phones, as well as side-mounted fingerprint readers.
Specs & Software
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Xiaomi Mi Fold have almost the same hardware. They are powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, but with the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold, you can get more RAM: up to 16 GB instead of just 12 GB. In both cases, the internal storage goes up to 512 GB. The phones run Android 11 with a customized user interface on top. These phones are flagship and they provide astonishing performance thanks to their flagship-class hardware, as well as the complete 5G support.
Camera
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has the most complete camera department. It has a triple rear camera including three 12 MP sensors: the main camera with OIS, a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an ultrawide camera. It also comes with a 4 MP cover camera and an under-display camera with a 10 MP resolution able to record 4K videos. The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold has a great 108 MP main camera, an 8 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 13 MP ultrawide camera, as well as a 20 MP front camera on the external display.
The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold has a bigger battery with a capacity of 5020 mAh and it can provide a longer battery life. It also supports a faster charging technology with a power of 67W (wired). However, unlike the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, it lacks wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. You can only charge the Mi Mix Fold with a cable, while you can choose Qi wireless chargers if you go for the Galaxy Z Fold3.
Price
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has a $1799/€1799 starting price in the global market, while Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold begins at €1300/$1522 in Asia. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 wins the comparison because it is waterproof, it comes with wireless charging, more interesting cameras, the under-display camera technology, S Pen support, and more. But the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold remains a valid choice with its 67W fast charging technology, 3x optical zoom, and bigger battery.
Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3: PRO and CONS
Almost all smartphones available globally come with some sort of advertisement. Although ads on phones are mostly associated with devices from Chinese OEMs, especially Xiaomi, South Korean tech giant Samsung is no innocent either. But thankfully, Samsung has now confirmed to remove those annoying ads from its phones.
Samsung revamped its Android-based mobile operating system with the introduction of One UI. Unfortunately, slowly and steadily, the company put ads in some of the most used system apps like Samsung Weather, Galaxy Themes, and Samsung Pay.
Users around the world have been complaining about this for some time now. In fact, even Samsung employees are frustrated about it.
According to a report by Yonhap News Agency (via The Verge), one of these employees questioned Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business at Samsung, regarding ads on the company’s smartphones in a recent ‘town hall meeting’ with employees held at Samsung Electronics’ Suwon Digital City on August 17.
To this, the top executive replied that Samsung has been seeking new growth opportunities in the fields of content and advertising services. The company is aiming to provide useful information that customers need through search and recommendation in the content service or Galaxy Store.
At the same time, he also said that criticism from employees is necessary for the growth and development of the company. Hence, Samsung will be removing ads from its smartphones via future One UI software update.
The South Korean tech giant even issued an official statement to The Vergesaying that the above-mentioned update will be ready by later this year.
This means the ads on stock Samsung apps will likely go away with the release of One UI 4.0 based on Android 12.
The ROG Phone 5s series was announced on Monday in Taiwan. The two new phones, which are powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus processor and come with up to 18GB of RAM, have now made their way to China. Here are the details on their prices and availability:
ROG Phone 5s
ROG Phone 5s
The ROG Phone 5s will be available in five configurations, unlike in Taiwan, where it is available in only two:
8GB RAM + 256GB = ¥3999 (~$617)
12GB RAM +128GB = ¥4299 (~$663)
12GB RAM + 256GB = ¥4699 (~$725)
16GB RAM + 256GB = ¥4999 (~$770)
18GB RAM + 512GB = ¥5899 (~$910)
ROG Phone 5s Pro
ROG Phone 5s Pro
The ROG Phone 5s Pro will be available in only one configuration:
18GB RAM + 512GB = ¥8499 (~$1310)
ASUS has revealed that the ROG Phone 5s series will be available for purchase starting August 24 at 10:00 AM.
The ROG Phone 5s has a 6.78-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, 360HZ touch sampling rate, and a 24ms touch response rate. It also has DC Dimming, HDR10+, SGS eye protection, and Gorilla Glass Victus.
The Snapdragon 888+ processor draws juice from a dual-cell 6000mAh battery. There is support for 65W fast wired charging too, so you can recharge and get back to gaming in the shortest possible time.
For cameras, there is a 64MP Sony IMX686 f/1.8 primary sensor, a 13MP 125° ultrawide angle sensor, and a 5M macro camera. A 24MP camera is in front for video calls and selfies. The phone can record in 8K and also record time-lapse videos in 4K UHD.
ASUS has equipped the phone with dual front-facing 7-magnet speakers. There is also an audio jack, and four microphones with ASUS noise reduction technology. There is Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, an in-display fingerprint scanner, ultrasonic AirTriggers, and dual-SIM support. It runs ROG UI 5.0 based on Android 11 out of the box and is available in Aurora White and Phantom Black.
The ROG Phone 5s Pro has practically the same specs as the standard version but with the addition of a PMOLED screen and two touch sensors on the back of the device. It also comes in a single color – Phantom Black. Both phones will ship with a 65W adapter and a protective case.
Nokia has launched the BH-805 Noise Cancelling TWS earbuds for sale in China. The earbuds are the brand’s first-ever Active Noise Cancellation-packing earbuds. It was earlier launched in Europe priced at €99.99 ($118). The Nokia BH-805 earbuds carry a far cheaper 499 yuan (~$77) in China.
Nokia BH-805 Noise Cancelling TWS earbuds
The Nokia BH-805 is powered by 13 mm graphene buds that can actively cancel and modulate the noise in the environment up to 25 decibels. The earbuds also feature an Ambient mode that enables the user to listen to the surrounding.
Each of the earbuds is equipped with a 45mAh battery that provides up to 5 hours of playback. It comes with a 400mAh charging case which extends the usage time up to 20 hours. When Active Noise Cancellation is activated on the BH-805, the battery capacity is slightly reduced.
Nokia BH-805 Noise Cancelling TWS earbuds
Furthermore, the BH-805 charges via a USB-C port for quick charging. It also features support for Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, IPX5 waterproof rating, and Google Assistant.
The headsets are available in Charcoal and Polar sea color variants and are already on sale in China via Jingdong (JD.com).
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro will go on sale at 10 AM in China via authorized retails partners and Xiaomi’s official website. The Mi Pad 5 is priced at CNY 1,999(~$308) and the Mi Pad 5 Pro costs CNY 2,499(~$385) in China. The Pro variant can be picked up in Black, Dazzling White, and Deep Scalloped, and the vanilla model will be available in Dark Green, Black, and Dazzling White.
The Mi Pad 5 series comes with an 11-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution. The screen has a 275 PPI pixel density and supports anti-blue light with a contrast ratio of 1500:1.
The Pro variant features a 13MP + 5MP dual rear camera system, whereas, the Pad 5 has a 13MP single camera system. The series has an 8MP front camera for selfies. The Pro comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and the vanilla has a Snapdragon 860 inside. Both the tablets come with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.
Both the tablets also differ in the battery. The Mi Pad 5 Pro houses an 8,600mAh battery with 67W fast charging support On the other hand, the Mi Pad 5 packs an 8,720mAh battery with 33W fast charging technology. The tablets run on MIUI for Pad OS and have software features like parallel windows, split-screen, and custom input methods.
See Audio, the new entrant in the Audio business has been the talk of the town since its dawn. The stupendously designed and tremendously sounding IEMs: Yume, Neo, and Kaguya from See Audio succeeded in grabbing the eyeballs (as well as ears of the masses). Setting a new milestone, the company has launched the brand-new See Audio Bravery.
What’s exciting is that the See Audio Bravery is up for pre-order starting today if you’ve been waiting for the moment. See Audio Bravery is exceptional on its own and the partnership See Audio had with the audio community to finalize the tuning curve, the design, and look of the pair with a series of votings on their official social media account did seem fruitful. As per the official documentation, the Bravery features a multi-BA driver configuration consisting of four high-performance Balanced Armature drivers(3 Knowles+1 Sonion BA units).
See Audio Bravery Features
Specially designed four balanced armature driver configuration.
Premium range of Knowles and Sonion BA drivers.
Clean, accurate, and smooth sound reproduction.
Electronic frequency crossover for smooth distortion-free performance.
Specially customized 6N OCC Hakugei cable.
Premium Azla Xelastec Sednafit ear tips.
Impedance: 18ohm.
Frequency response range: 20Hz-20kHz.
Sensitivity: 110dB/mW.
THD+N: <1%.
2-pin 0.78mm connectors.
See Audio specially designed a new logo for Bravery in a stacked lotus decorative pattern. See Audio has given attention to every single thing in the package in order to present a rich and premium experience with the pair. Bravery comes packed with premium Azla Xelastec Sedna ear tips and a custom-designed high-purity earphone cable by Hakugei(a premium IEM upgrade cable brand).
HiFiGo is the official online partner for See Audio, the pre-order for Bravery starts today at an introductory price of $249 which will be increased to SRP $279 upon official release on 23rd August. So what are you waiting for?? Order the See Audio Bravery today!! A special bonus for pre-order includes a special Rinko Stand included in the package.
Ulefone is a brand behind some of the finest rugged smartphones to date. The brand makes phones that ensure safety without compromising performance. Ulefone Power Armor 13 is the brand’s latest launch, and Ulefone is now promoting the device through performance testing and teardown videos. The phone is compared side by side to iPhone 12 during the performance testing. On the other hand, the teardown video of the phone will give you a better understanding of the underlying hardware and safety features.
As we said, Ulefone is comparing the Power Armor 13 to iPhone 12. The video gives you a better idea of the capabilities of the rugged phone. Ulefone Power Armor 13 uses the Helio G95 processor, a CPU capable of handling most of what the user throws at it. Paired with the onboard 8gigs of RAM and 256gigs of fast storage, the device puts on a tight competition. Opening apps on both devices felt quicker, and gaming also yielded similar frame rates. You can check the comparison video to get a better understanding of the Ulefone Power Armor 13. The larger 6.81-inch FHD+ screen and the bigger 13200mAh battery give Armor 13 an edge over iPhone 12.
Ulefone Power Armor 13 Teardown Video
Smartphone repair is a concern these days, and Ulefone has got you covered. The brand has released a teardown video that gives you a better idea of the safety and protective features of the phone. The phone follows a metallic design compared to traditional rugged phones. The back is secured using screws, and you won’t be needing a heat gun. Still, the inner rubber ring ensures safety from water damage. The speaker is also waterproof with its protective rubber ring, and the battery is further enforced with a steel case to withstand more abuse. The Armor 13 comes with four cameras in the rear. The 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro, and the 2MP depth sensor won’t go unnoticed during the teardown.
The device features an array of five LED flashes. As for the front cam, Armor 13 uses a single 16MP shooter. Armour 13 supports 33W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. The device also features the “rare” 3.5mm earphone jack, NFC+ wireless charging, an external FM antenna, a noise-cancelling mic, and Baroceptor.
The device features an IR sensor for measuring distance, and we hope it might come in handy for professionals planning to purchase a rugged phone. Ulefone Power Armor 13 now is on sale. You could buy it from its official website or AliExpress.
There is no shortage of laptops to choose from if you are on the lookout for a computer. However, that is not stopping new players from entering the market. The latest brand to join the PC market is Realme with its Realme Book Slim announced today. The notebook has an interesting design and pretty great specs.
11th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4 Processor (Dual-core quad-thread)
11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 Processor (Quad-core Octa-thread)
11th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4 Processor
11th Gen Intel Core i5-11300H
10th Gen Intel Core i7-10510U
Dedicated GPU
No
No
No
NVIDIA GeForce MX350 2GB GDDR5 RAM
RAM
i3 version: 8GB 3733MHz
i5 version: 8GB 4266MHz
8GB 3200MHz
8GB 3200MHz
8GB 2666MHz
Storage
256GB PCIe SSD
512GB PCIe SSD
256GB PCIe NVME SSD
512GB PCIe NVME SSD
512GB PCIe NVME SSD
512GB PCIe NVME SSD
Ports
i3 version:
2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
1x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1
3.5mm microphone + headphone combo jack
i5 version:
1x Thunderbolt 4/USB 4
1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
1x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1
3.5mm microphone + headphone combo jack
1x USB 2.0
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
RJ45 LAN port
3.5mm headphone jack
SD Card reader
1x USB 2.0
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
RJ45 LAN port
3.5mm headphone jack
SD Card reader
1x USB-C USB 3.1 Gen 1
2x USB 3.1 Gen 1
1x USB 2.1
1x HDMI
3.5mm microphone + headphone combo jack
Connectivity
i3 version: Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi 5
i5 version - Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 5
Battery and Battery Life
54Wh Battery
Up to 11 hours of video playback
65W USB-C power adapter
46Wh Battery
Up to 10 hours of of battery life
65W power adapter
46Wh Battery
Up to 10 hours of of battery life
65W power adapter
46Wh Battery
Up to 10 hours of of battery life
65W power adapter
Additional Features
Backlit keyboard (3-level)
Fingerprint scanner (power button)
PC Connect
No backlit keyboard
No fingerprint scanner
No backlit keyboard
No fingerprint scanner
No backlit keyboard
No fingerprint scanner
Webcam bundled separately
Colors
Real Gray and Real Blue
Charcoal Gray
Charcoal Gray
Charcoal Gray
Weight
1.38 kilograms
1.8 kilograms
1.8 kilograms
1.35 kilograms
Price
i3 version 8+256GB = ₹46,999
i5 version 8+512GB = ₹59,999
8+256GB = ₹41,999
8+512GB = ₹44,999
8+512GB = ₹49,999
8+512GB = ₹54,999
Build
The Realme Book Slim and Mi Notebook Horizon Edition are the only two models with an aluminum body. They are also the lightest, which is no surprise since they are both 14-inch computers.
While Xiaomi (and Redmi) are offering their PCs in just one colorway, Realme provides two, one of which is an eye-catching blue.
Display size
All four notebooks use an LCD display but the Realme Book Slim which has a 14-inch panel has a higher 2K resolution. However, its viewing angle of 170° is lesser than the 178° the Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition boasts of.
Processor and RAM
The Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition is the only one of the four computers with a 10th gen processor, although it is a Core-i7 processor. The advantage it has over the 11th gen CPUs is its lower TDP which should translate to longer battery life. However, Realme cancels this out by shipping its computer with a bigger battery capacity.
The Realme Book Slim also uses a faster type of RAM than the other computers.
GPU
This is one area where the Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition shines. Unlike the other computers with an integrated GPU, it also packs a dedicated GPU via the NVIDIA GeForce MX350. This gives it an added boost in graphic performance and multitasking.
Ports and Connectivity
Xiaomi and Redmi have stuck to USB-A ports for their computers. There are ample ports on all three of them, so you should not need a dock. However, if a USB-C port is important to you, you won’t find them on any of these computers.
Realme, on the other hand, goes for fewer ports, though you do get two USB-C ports that serve for charging and display output. There is no LAN port, so if you require this, you will have to get a dock. The Core i5 version of the Realme Book Slim has a Thunderbolt 4 port that also doubles as a USB 4 port, so you can output 2 x 4K displays at the same time. Realme also gets a plus with the addition of the much faster Wi-Fi 6 and also Bluetooth 5.2.
Battery life and fast charging
The Realme Book Slim boasts up to 11 hours of battery life which is just a little over the 10 hours the other devices claim. All four ship with a 65W adapter, but Realme’s own is a USB-C charger which should also work for your phone. All four boast of fast charging – up to 50% in about half an hour.
Additional features
The Realme Book Slim has extra features such as a backlit keyboard with three levels of brightness and a fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button. There is also PC Connect, a feature that allows you to connect your compatible phone with your PC. Users will be able to preview notifications, open their mobile apps on their PC, and also transfer files from one device to the other by dragging and dropping. They can also use a shared clipboard feature for copying and pasting text from one device to the other.
Price
The RedmiBook 15 e-Learning Edition is the cheapest of them all, which is no surprise since it uses an 11th Gen Core i3 processor. However, the Realme Book Slim’s Core i3 equivalent costs a few thousand more and justifies the increase with features such as a backlit keyboard, fingerprint scanner, Wi-Fi 6, and a sharper display.
The importance of the aforementioned features and a Thunderbolt 4 port also comes into consideration when comparing the higher-specced Realme Book Slim to the RedmiBook 15 Pro. Are these features worth the extra ₹10,000 or not?
The Mi Horizon Edition Notebook sits in a tricky spot with its older processor and lack of an integrated webcam. It costs ₹4,999 more than the RedmiBook Pro and for that, you get a dedicated GPU and an aluminum build.
Conclusion
All of these computers are great options for anyone with a budget of ₹60,000, but they might not necessarily be the best. They do have their individual strengths and weaknesses which will determine which one of them you decide to go for.
The Realme Book Slim has a better display, a fingerprint scanner, and a backlit keyboard. There is also Wi-Fi 6, and its slim and lightweight design will also appeal to a lot of people. However, its limited number of ports means you will need to get a dock that adds the ports you need which is an extra purchase on top of a device that already costs more.
The RedmiBook 15 e-Learning Edition doesn’t look as good and is also heavier but has the same processor as the base model of the Realme Book Slim for a lower price tag. It also has all the ports you may need. Even the 512GB version costs less than the Realme Book Slim.
The RedmiBook 15 Pro has all the features of the RedmiBook 15 e-Learning Edition including its demerits (no backlit keyboard, no USB-C, and no fingerprint scanner) but adds a more powerful processor and 512GB of storage. So you get an identical performance to the Core i5 version of the Realme Book Slim but for significantly less.
The Mi Notebook Horizon Edition is the other option for those who want a lightweight computer with a metallic build. It costs a lot more than the Redmi notebooks and has a less powerful processor but its dedicated RAM may appeal to casual gamers.
Which of these computers do you prefer? Let us know in the comments box.
Chinese electric scooter manufacturer NIU has got a new e-scooter under its wing dubbed NIU GOVA C0 and said to have been designed for females. The GOVA C0 is one of NIU’s latest low-cost, lightweight and comfortable electric scooters released to the Chinese market. The new e-scooter evinces memories of the iconic Vespa model, one of the first two-wheelers that were designed mainly for women.
NIU is a leader in the two-wheeler EV market and caters to the needs of a wide array of customers, from the low end to the premium segment. It has a few flagship e-scooter models, some costing up to 17,000 yuan (2,625). it also has some mid-tier M-series while the GOVA C0 lineup makes up the low-cost end of the spectrum.
The GOVA line was launched in 2019 and has continued to drive sales in the industry as alluded to by the GOVA C0 chief executive recently. The C0 comes with a new pair of C-shaped headlights that provide greater aesthetic appeal, which makes the model to be heavily favored by a segment of consumers.
The lightweight e-scooter is just 75kg, has a low seat height of just 29 inches, and also offers a smaller battery that offers up to 60km in range. The battery is well protected from overheating and other undesirable effects. The e-scooter is powered by a 400W motor which offers a top speed of 25kmph. The functional pedals also offer additional driving options. There is also a small seat at the back and can seat a child comfortably. The GOVA C0 e-scooter has support for a smartphone app, updates are available and it also has an anti-theft mechanism.
The GOVA C0 is already on sale in China for 3,399 yuan ($525). Global pricing and availability are not known at this time.
Huawei’s first standalone monitor, the MateView, will be available for pre-order in the UK starting today. The MateView will be up for pre-order until August 30, with sales starting a day later on September 1.
The MateView monitor brings quite some exciting features. It comes with a 28.2-inch 3:2 panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2560 pixels. The monitor supports 98-per cent of the DCI-P3 color gamut and 100-per cent of the sRGB gamut. Moreover, the Mateview comes with VESA DisplayHDR 400, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light and Flicker Free certifications. The monitor offers a 94 per cent screen-to-body ratio.
Source: Huawei
The monitor comes with a wide range of connectivity options. To start with, it has 2x USB-C ports, 2x USB-A ports, an HDMI port, a Mini DisplayPort, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The monitor also allows users to wirelessly connect their mobile phone, notebook and tablet with the monitor. Users can also connect mice and keyboards to control their connected notebooks and smartphones. This eliminates the need for connecting, again and again, offering flexibility to users to switch between multiple devices.
Source: Huawei
The monitor features two high powered front-firing speakers embedded in the stand. It also has two inbuilt microphones with built-in noise reduction algorithms.
The MateView comes with Huawei’s proprietary UI control experience dubbed Smart Bar. The Smart Bar offers a touch UI to adjust display settings, input and volume.
The MateView monitor will be retailing for £599.99 in the UK through Huawei’s online store. Customers pre-ordering the monitor will be getting a free Huawei product under the pre-order bundle offer. The company is offering choice between Huawei Sound X Speaker, Huawei FreeBuds Studio wireless earbuds, or a Huawei MatePad 10.4. Huawei is also offering free delivery and flexible payment options.
Interested customers can visit Huawei’s Stafford store on August 21 for a live demo of MateView and MateView GT.
Cubot has come up with a smartphone that offers extra competitive features at a jaw-dropping price. The device is named Cubot MAX3 and is announced at an affordable price of $99.99. Let’s have a detailed look at the new smartphone.
Cubot provides reliable and affordable high-quality devices to all customers. Keeping its promise, the company has unveiled the Cubot MAX3 featuring a super large 6.95-inch display. The punch-hole display panel offers a 20.5:9 wide aspect ratio. This massive screen with narrow bezels on top allows the user to experience stunning visual enjoyment.
Under the hood, the Cubot MAX3 equips Android 11 and has all the features you’d expect from the stable version. The smartphone has a default storage configuration of 64GB paired with 4GB of RAM. Also, this can be expanded up to 256GB via a TF card offering a seamless multitasking experience.
For shooting purposes, MAX3 flaunts a 48MP triple camera module that captures detailed pictures. The other two lenses include a 5MP macro lens and a 0.3MP sensor. For quality selfies, there’s a 16MP snapper on the other side that also serves face unlock feature.
A 5,000 mAh high-capacity battery backs up the Cubot MAX3 that offers better standby time without frequent charging. At the top, the phone also equips a wireless payment feature via Google Pay using NFC. The other specs include support of Wifi, Bluetooth, NFC, OTG and GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU connectivity options.
Price and Availability
As mentioned, the Cubot MAX3 is available at a massive discount. The actual price of the smartphone is $199.99, but with the discount, the price drops to $99.99.
Cubot MAX3 will go on sale from August 23rd via AliExpress brand activity which will offer an extra discount code at the checkout. Don’t forget to add the device to the cart and get notified once the handset is up for grabs. You can know more about the smartphone by heading to the official website.
On 23 August 2021, on the occasion of the world premiere of Realme GT Master Edition, it will be available at a heavily discounted price at AliExpress.
The Realme GT Master Edition 6GB + 128GB which retails at $399 will be available at a heavily discounted price of $299 and the 8GB + 256GB variant which retails for $449 will be available for $339 only.
Please note that this is a flash sale that will be open for only 6 hours on 23 Aug from 00:00 PST to 06:00 PST.
Realme GT Master Edition comes in a suitcase patterned back designed by the world-renowned industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa. The smartphone comes with a 6.43” Super AMOLED display with a 91.7% screen-to-body ratio and an in-display fingerprint sensor. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) processor, the phone comes in two memory variants viz: 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB.
Realme GT Master edition features a triple rear camera setup of 64MP + 8MP + 2MP and a 32MP selfie camera. The smartphone comes with an exclusive street photography mode and DIS Snapshot technology. Moreover, the Realme GT Master edition is complemented with a dedicated GT mode which boosts your gaming performance with max processing speed and enhanced images, 4D-in-game vibrations, dynamic sound effects, etc.
Fueled by a massive 4300mAh battery, the smartphone supports 65W fast charging that can charge your phone from scratch to 100% in just 33 minutes. The phone comes in three color variants viz: Black, Blue, and Grey.
Deal:
On 23 August from 0.00PST to 06.00 PST, Realme GT Master Edition 6GB + 128GB will be available for $299 (Retail Price $399) and the 8GB + 256GB variant will be available for $339 (Retail Price $449) only at AliExpress. Please note that this special flash sale is open only for 6 hours. However, you may also add the product to your cart right now and check out quickly during the flash sale at a discounted price.
OnePlus is providing its customers with a chance to win multiple OnePlus products this festive season. Although, the brand already provides a number of discounts on its devices, this time they have some interesting offers. They are offering fans an opportunity to win OnePlus products on the purchase of its smartphone and TVs.
The brand is running this festive offer from Aug 12 to Aug 22, and during these 11 days, customers can avail of offers on multiple OnePlus devices. The offer is valid for purchases made at OnePlus Experience stores and partner stores in India, including Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales, Bajaj Electronics, My Jio Stores, Sangeetha Mobiles, Poorvika, Pai International, and other partner stores.
On purchase of a OnePlus TV or a OnePlus smartphone, customers are eligible to win a bumper prize of OnePlus 9R 5G, 65” OnePlus TV, OnePlus Buds Z, and the OnePlus Band. The bumper prize is only available at the OnePlus Experience stores and other partner stores.
The brand will organize a lucky draw to choose winners across the country. There is a mega prize of 32-inch OnePlus TV too, and there are other prizes on a daily basis. Customers can win a OnePlus Buds Z, a OnePlus Band, a OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z or a OnePlus Power Bank on a daily basis during these 11 days.
If you are looking to buy a OnePlus device, now might be a good time. You could end up winning some free products on your OnePlus smartphone and OnePlus TV purchases.
Note that this offer is available across the country except for the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
The upcoming QuietComfort 45 headphones from Bose have recently appeared in leaked promotional images. Last month, the QC 45’s appeared in an FCC filing, suggesting an imminent launch. Now, courtesy of WinFuture, we have more details regarding Bose’s upcoming headphones.
Source: WinFuture
The QC45 would come in a similar design to the last generation’s QC35. According to the report from WinFuture, the new headphones will offer active noise cancellation (ANC) and transparency mode dubbed as Aware Mode. The headphones would be tuned with Bose’s signature Active EQ.
Source: WinFuture
The QuietComfort 45 is rumored to come with a 460mAH battery which should offer up to 24 hours of continuous playback. Further, a quick 15 minutes charge should give you battery life for around 2.5 hours of continuous playback.
The QC45’s will come with the familiar old design of the QuietComfort series, having a wide headband with earcups attached at both ends. It would come with buttons for managing noise control and a button dedicated to activating voice assistants. The headphones will reportedly be “shockingly light”, and to achieve this, the company is said to have used synthetic leather and glass-filled nylon.
There’s no word yet on how strong the active noise cancellation will be on QuietComfort 45. However, it is expected to come with best-in-class active noise cancellation due to Bose’s proprietary technology that claims to deliver deep, clear sound.
Source: WinFuture
The Bose QuietComfort 45 comes with Bluetooth 5.1, enabling multipoint connectivity with two simultaneous devices. Moreover, it would also have a 3.5mm jack for wired connectivity, and a 3.5mm cable comes in the box.
The Bose QuietComfort 45 will be going on sale in Germany very soon. As for the prices, the recommended retail price for QC45 is expected to be $329 in the United States. We also expect a global launch soon, considering these upcoming headphones from Bose have been leaked in detail.
Realme has officially announced its first laptop, the Realme Book in different markets today. Since the company launched the laptop in China, India, and Globally, here’s a quick overview of the Realme Book pricing, variants, and availability in different markets.
Realme Book Pricing & Availability in China, India, & Global Markets
4299 yuan (limited period launch price)
4699 yuan (regular price)
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$999
Availability
Pre-sale at 18:30 on Aug 18
Sale from Aug 25
Sale from 30th August 2021
Will be announced later for each market separately
If you notice, in China, the 8GB and 16GB RAM versions will have exactly the same pricing during the promotional launch period. So it makes sense to get the top-end model if you are buying the new Realme notebook in the domestic market. Also, while the company announced four variants of the laptop, all of them won’t be available in every market. We’ll likely get more details about the pricing and availability for specific global markets in the coming weeks.
It is also worth mentioning that in China & Global markets, the new Realme notebook will be sold as the Realme Book, while in India, it’s officially called the Realme Book Slim.
Realme Book Design & Specs
The Realme Book comes with a metallic body with a mirror brand logo and the front sporting a backlit keyboard. The laptop weighs just 1.38 kgs and measures a slim 14.9mm and will be available in two color models, Real Blue and Real Grey.
The new laptop features 11th Gen Intel Core processors, either an i3 or i5. This will be supported by 8GB/16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB/512GB of PCIe SSD storage. For graphics, the notebook sports Intel’s Iris Xe graphics. The laptop will run Windows 10 out of the box but will support Windows 11 update in the future. For ports, the company offers a USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphones jack, Thunderbolt 4, and even USB-C 3.2 port as well.
The Realme Book has a 54Whr battery with 65W super-fast charging. Just 30 minutes of charging can bring the battery up to 50 percent. The company promises a battery life of up to 11 hours.
Other features include PC connect, which allows a Realme smartphone to connect to the laptop. This brings the device and the laptop into one screen and supports simple drag and drop functions for file transfer.
Tronsmart Battle Gaming Earbuds which generally retails for $40 is now available at a discounted price of $26.99 by using the coupon code: GKBTSDE18 only at geekbuying.com. Please note that this is a limited-time coupon.
Generally retailing for $40, you can now buy Tronsmart Battle Gaming Earbuds at a discounted price of $26.99 by using the coupon code: GKBTSDE18 only at geekbuying.com. Additional shipping charges may be applicable on this order. Please note that this is a limited-time coupon valid only on purchases made from the German-3 warehouse. So place your order asap.
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After three years of break from the tablet market, Xiaomi has finally returned with the launch of the Mi Pad 5 series. As usual, we strived hard to get the new Mi Pad tablet early, and we are one of the first ones to review the Mi Pad 5 Pro.
The Android tablet market had been plagued with issues such as lack of applications and appropriate use case scenarios. Without significant hardware upgrades and software optimizations, it was still impossible for Android tablets to take the center stage. And, until a few months ago, these tablets were not even close in comparison to Apple’s iPads.
So how does the Mi Pad 5 Pro fare in this market? Will it finally give rise to a new era of Android Tablets?
Let’s find out.
This is the Mi Pad 5 Pro, which aims to be both productive and entertaining. Indeed, Xiaomi has made great efforts to package this into a product that can be used for work.
Mi Pad 5 Pro Review: Design
But, to be honest, it looks too much like an iPad Pro. Whether it’s the design or the User interface of MIUI for Pad, everything looks way too familiar.
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro comes with a metal frame and a CNC metal cutting process at the frame edges, which makes the overall look and feel, a bit more refined.
However, at the same time, the edges of the side frame are sharper than all the tablets that we reviewed in 2021, which also causes slight discomfort when holding it.
The rear design of the Mi Pad 5 series continues the design pattern of the Mi 11 series. For example, you’ll find the typical Xiaomi Camera module in the top-left corner and the Xiaomi logo below the cameras. The back cover is made of plastic material with a matte finish, which offers a good feeling when you are holding it. So the new Mi Pad in my hand has a pretty decent built quality.
The lack of a 3.5mm earphone jack may become one of the few drawbacks of the Mi Pad 5 Pro, especially as an entertainment device.
Now that we’ve introduced most details of the new Mi Pad’s design, let’s talk about its USB ports.
The USB-C port is another drawback of the new tablet. It’s only compatible with USB-2, which neither supports video output, nor high-speed data transfer. In addition, the compatibility and support for expanded accessories are also limited, which may reduce the possibilities of device expansion.
Mi Pad 5 Pro Review: Display
Almost all the popular features of a tablet would start with the display. The new Mi Pad’s display features 120Hz high refresh rate with a 2K resolution. It has Dolby Vision certification and supports HDR Content. In the actual test, the Mi Pad 5 Pro successfully recognized and played HDR videos in different apps. Although we have to admire Xiaomi’s efforts on software support for HDR content, the display’s maximum brightness of 485 nit is a bit disappointing. So it’s good for enjoying vivid colors on the Mi Pad Pro, but at the same time, the actual HDR effect would be affected by the brightness limits.
Apart from the 2k 120Hz display, the Mi Pad Pro is surprisingly equipped with 8 speakers with Dolby Atmos support.
Thanks to the premium display and stereo audio solution, the Mi Pad 5 Pro no doubt is one of the best devices for mobile entertainment.
Mi Pad 5 Pro Review: Hardware & Performance
The performance is actually the last thing you’ll need to worry about the tablet. It is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset, which is also the best chipset for an android tablet so far. From the results of different benchmarks, it nearly achieved the best results that we’ve ever got on any snapdragon 870 model.
Well in actual gaming test, thanks to Xiaomi’s optimization and the tablet’s better cooling capability, the 870 chipset runs at full capacity on the Mi Pad 5 Pro. And you can even play Genshin Impact under the highest graphics at the highest framerate. Not to mention, other games like PUBG Mobile run well. The tablet was able to run the game with very little stress at a stable framerate of up to 90fps.
Mi Pad 5 Pro Review: MIUI for Pad
For any tablet, the primary goal is to be more than just a large-screen smartphone.
In this regard, we’ve seen a few creative solutions on the HUAWEI MatePad and Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro. Especially on the MatePad, the software optimization was quite a surprise. As for the Mi Pad 5 Pro, its software solution is actually very similar to what we saw on the MatePad 11.
Notably, all the official apps have been optimized for a large screen interface. There’s also the optimization of third-party applications, such as displaying a square interface in the horizontal view. And in some apps, you can open dual tasks within the app and either of them can be operated independently, which is the same as the feature called App-multiplier in MatePad’s Harmony OS.
Further, to improve work efficiency, the Mi Pad 5 Pro allows users to open 2 apps at once in its split-screen view. Although it looks quite familiar, the MatePad obviously offers more possibility with opening up to 4 windows at once. In addition, under split-screen view, it’s possible for the user to drag pictures or text from one app to the other. But it seems that the feature still got annoying limits and wasn’t available globally.
As far as productivity is concerned, the MIUI for Pad obviously has a lot of features, but more importantly, the official accessories such as the keyboard and stylus play a key role in deciding whether you can actually bring it out for work. On the keyboard side, it only supports contact connection but no Bluetooth wireless connection. So there’s only one way to use the keyboard, which is to put them together under a fixed angle and use the tablet like a laptop.
Unfortunately, Xiaomi’s accessories are very hard to get. The Stylus is out of stock for now. So here we are not able to show you more details about the accessories.
But don’t worry, we will bring you a hands-on with the accessories in a following comparison video.
The software experience of the new Mi Pad gave me a strong feeling that most of the ideas looks good on paper but haven’t been well optimized yet.
Even though Xiaomi has made great efforts to optimize MIUI for Pad, it still cannot guarantee a great user experience. The brand still needs to work closely with app developers to convert their apps to work well on tablets. So before you decide to buy a new Mi Pad or any other latest tablet, you have to check whether your most-used apps have been optimized for the Pad’s system.
Mi Pad 5 Pro Review: Battery Life & Charging
Another significant strength of the Mi Pad 5 Pro is its long battery life with 67W fast charging support. Compared to the Mi Pad 4, the 8600mAh battery has increased by 2600mAh capacity.
In our actual test, the battery performed well, no matter for office use or entertainment use. After video playback for one hour and using it for general office work for another hour, the power only dropped by 28%. After completing the test, there was still around 35% of power left.
As for charging, the 67W fast charging solution is also the fastest charging power in the tablet market. It just takes 73 minutes for the Mi Pad 5 Pro to charge from 0% to 100%.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro Review: Verdict
A lot of people were waiting for the update of Mi Pad series, and thought that the new Mi Pad 5 would be a game-changer with great value for money and top performance. Indeed, the Mi Pad 5 is one of those tablets that you can almost buy blindly without a lot of concern.
However, like its smartphones, while Xiaomi is a brand that makes great efforts in the hardware department, it still needs to fix the software on its new releases. But the good news is that Xiaomi has almost always kept its promise of fixing such bugs with regular updates.
We are planning to bring a tablet comparison video very soon. Which tablets would you want to see in the comparison with the new Mi Pad?
Please let us know down below. We will try our best to bring your recommendations in the upcoming video.
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