Unisoc partners with Realme, Motorola, and Micromax in India

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Aug 15, 2021

Last month, Micromax launched the IN 2B entry-level smartphone with Unisoc’s T610 chipset offering decent specs in budget. It is the first smartphone to launch with this chipset in India, but now Unisoc’s Executive Vice President has revealed(to Gizbot) that more phones with T610 technology will enter India.

Eric Zhou, Executive Vice President of Unisoc, said that Unisoc has already collaborated with several Indian and Chinese smartphone manufacturers, which are expected to launch new phones in the coming months.

In particular, Unisoc collaborated with Realme, Micromax and Motorola to bring the Unisoc T610 mobile phones to India. Among these brands, Micromax has already released the In 2B smartphone with T610. We expect Realme and Motorola to launch T610 powered phones in India soon.

Besides, Unisoc has also partnered with Honor, Hisense, and Telcast in the global market. The Chinese chip-making company has reportedly covered 128 countries around the world and is currently planning to expand its product portfolio in India with Indian mobile phone makers.

Micromax In 2B (Unisoc T610) Specifications

The Micromax In 2B comes with a 6.52-inch LCD water-drop notch display. It is an HD+ panel with 269 PPI and 400 nits of brightness. The device has a 13MP + 2MP dual camera system at the rear and a single 5MP camera at the front.

The device is powered by the Unisoc T610 chipset paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It also has microSD card slot for additional memory. It has a 3.5mm headphone jack and USB Type-C port for charging the 5,000mAh battery. It boots on Android 11.

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Realme GT, GT Master Edition price in India, configurations, color options tipped before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 15, 2021

Realme will be announcing the Realme GT and Realme GT Master Edition smartphones on Aug. 18 in India. Ahead of the launch, Realme Times has teamed up with tipster Yogesh Brar to leak the pricing, configurations, and color variants of both smartphones for the country.

The new leak reveals that the Realme GT will be arriving in India in two choices such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It will come in three colors like Dashing Blue, Dashing Silver, and Racing Yellow. The leak has no information on the pricing of the Realme GT 5G. Considering that it claims that the Realme GT 5G will be priced under Rs 30,000 (~$404), it is likely that the Realme GT could be priced around Rs 35,000 (~$471) in the country.

Realme-GT-India-Color-Options — Realme GT

Coming to the Realme GT Master Edition, it will arrive in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. Possibly, the two variants could be priced at Rs 25,999 (~$350) and Rs 27,999 (~$377), respectively. Its color variants include Cosmos Black, Voyager Grey, and Luna White. Lastly, the leak claims that India will not be receiving the Realme GT Master Explorer Edition.

Realme-GT-Master-Edition-India-Color-Options-2 — Realme Master Edition

Realme GT, GT Master Edition specifications

The Realme GT has a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz screen, whereas the GT Master Edition features a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display. While the former features a 32-megapixel selfie camera, the latter gets a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. Both smartphones are equipped with a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) rear-facing triple camera unit.

The Realme GT is driven by the Snapdragon 888 chip and a 4,500mAh battery, whereas the Master Edition is fueled by the Snapdragon 778G SoC and a 4,300mAh battery. Both phones carry support for 65W fast charging.

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iQOO 8 Pro with Snapdragon 888+ and 8GB/12GB RAM spotted at Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 15, 2021

It is speculated that the Vivo phone with V2141A that has appeared in some certification sites of China could be an iQOO 8 series flagship. The same device has now been spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site. The key specifications revealed some of the key specs of the phone.

The Vivo V2141A’s Geekbench listings reveal that it is powered by Qualcomm’s 3.00GHz octa-core processor. The clocking rates and ‘lahaina’ codename indicate that it features the Snapdragon 888+ SoC. The below-shown screenshots reveal that it will come in RAM variants like 8 GB and 12 GB. The handset runs on Android 11 OS.

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It is speculated that the V2141A could be the iQOO 8 Pro smartphone. Another Vivo phone with V2136A model number was certified by 3C recently with a 120W fast charger. This phone may release in the market as the vanilla iQOO 8. It is unclear whether the iQOO 8 will be featuring the Snapdragon 888 or the newer Snapdragon 888+ chip.

Reports have claimed that the iQOO 8 Pro will come equipped with a 6.78-inch Samsung E5 LTPO AMOLED panel with curved edges that offers a 2K+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device may come with up to 256 GB of built-in storage.

The handset may draw power from a 4,500mAh battery. Apart from 120W fast charging, the device may carry support for 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.

The iQOO 8 Pro’s rear camera setup features a 50-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 16-megapixel telephoto snapper. At present, there is no word on the front camera of the device. The iQOO 8 series will be debuting on Aug. 17 in China.

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ASUS ROG Phone 5S to arrive with these 3 major upgrades

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 15, 2021

ASUS announced ROG Phone 3S (aka ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition) in the second half of the year as an enhanced version of the original ROG Phone 3. A recent leak claimed that the Taiwanese manufacturer may announce the ROG Phone 5S on Aug. 16. As of this writing, there is no official confirmation from the brand. A Vietnamese tipster Chun has now claimed that the ROG Phone 5S will arrive with three major upgrades over the original ROG Phone 5 that debuted earlier this year.

As expected, the ROG Phone 5S will be arriving with the Snapdragon 888 Plus. It is an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 888, which powered the ROG Phone 5 models. The second improvement on the device will be the inclusion of a 90Hz refresh rate. While the ROG Phone 5 offers a 60/120/144Hz refresh rate, the upcoming ROG Phone 5S will support a 60/90/120/144Hz refresh rate.

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Featured — ASUS ROG Phone 5

The third upgrade that will be seen on the ROG Phone 5S will be the support for virtual RAM. It will offer up to 6 GB of extended RAM. For instance, if there is a 12 GB RAM variant, adding 6 GB virtual RAM will allow it to offer 18 GB of RAM.

The tipster further said that the specs and design of the ROG Phone 5S will be the same as the original model. According to a recent leak, it could be coming in variants like 16 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 18 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. While the smartphone is expected to launch in China on Aug. 16, its global launch may take place in September. At present, there is no information available on the pricing of the ROG Phone 5S.

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Realme Band 2 appears on BIS certification, Could launch soon in India

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Pranav Sawant

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Aug 15, 2021

Realme is expected to soon update its smart band lineup with the launch of the upcoming Realme Band 2. Thanks to the leaked renders, the wearable was earlier spotted in full glory. Now, it has appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) hinting at a launch sooner than expected.

According to the BIS certifications(first spotted by tipster Mukul Sharma), the smart band bears the model number RMW2010. Unfortunately, there’s nothing to learn from the listing other than getting warmed up for its announcement.

In addition to this, the Realme Band 2 with the same model number appeared on the Bluetooth SIG certification confirming its connectivity. It will support the latest Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, meaning that the pairing and connectivity would be stable.

The recently leaked renders showcased the smart band’s design. According to the renders, the Realme Band 2 looks quite similar to Huawei’s Band 6. It has a bigger 1.4-inch display compared to its predecessor Realme Band’s 0.96-inch screen. It is expected to be an LCD panel.

The band’s dimensions are 45.9 x 26.6 x 12.1mm and it seems to have a thicker body as compared to the original Realme Band. Moreover, the Realme Band 2 is expected to come with multiple watch faces, several sports modes, and a heart rate sensor.

With more certifications incoming, we can expect the wearable to debut soon. It may first launch in India before heading to other markets.

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Exclusive: Xiaomi to launch the Mi Pad 5 in Europe next month

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 14, 2021

After taking a break for a few years, Xiaomi returned to the tablet market with the launch of the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro earlier this week. The new tablets bring lots of interesting new features and upgrades. However, while Xiaomi didn’t reveal details about a global release, we have received info that the Mi Pad 5 is heading to Europe.

The info was revealed to us by a source in the supply chain, and according to him, the Mi Pad 5 will be launched in Europe next month. There is no specific date for the release but we will update you once we have more details.

The Mi Pad 5 has an 11-inch 120Hz LCD display with Dolby Vision and HDR10. There is a Snapdragon 860 processor under the hood along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage.

The tablet has a single camera on the back, a 13MP sensor, while an 8MP camera is in front for video calls and the occasional selfies, if you like putting up a gigantic tablet in your face to take photos.

The Mi Pad 5 has quad speakers but no audio jack. It also has an 8720mAh battery capacity, support for 33W fast charging, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.0. it runs MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 out of the box. It also has support for a stylus and a keyboard case.

The Mi Pad 5 Pro swaps the Snapdragon 860 for the more powerful Snapdragon 870 chipset. It also uses the faster LPPDR5 RAM and goes up to 8GB for the 5G version. There are two cameras on the rear – a 13MP main sensor (50MP for the 5G version) and a 5MP depth sensor. The front-facing camera is an 8MP sensor.

Other features are an 8600mAh battery, support for 67W fast charging, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, 8 speakers, and Android 11.

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Sony led the CMOS Image Sensor market share in 2020, but Samsung narrows Gap

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Aug 14, 2021

The South Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics has narrowed the CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) market share gap with Sony by a few points. According to a recent report from Yole Development, Samsung is gaining momentum in the CIS industry.

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The Japanese electronics maker Sony ended 2020 with a 40% market share in the CIS market, 2% lower than 2019. Meanwhile, Samsung witnessed an increase of 1% in its market share from 21% in 2019. In 2020, Samsung held a 22% market share in the CIS industry.

The Yole Development report (via Elec) also shows that Samsung had a 13% growth YoY in sales, whereas Sony didn’t witness any loss or gain in CMOS Image Sensors (CIS) sales. Samsung started manufacturing image sensors back in 2002 with a less than 20% market share until 2018.

Omnivision secured the third spot with a 12% market share. To note, Omnivision used to rank above Samsung at the second spot up until 2014. Yole Research suggests that Samsung’s expertise in designing and manufacturing CIS helped expand its reach and significantly grew sales and market share, now becoming the second-largest CMOS maker.

Meanwhile, Sony posted revenue of 1.01 trillion Yen in 2020, a 5% loss from 2019. The research firm indicates that the loss was due to Huawei halting its smartphone business due to US sanctions. However, Sony confirmed a sales increase in CIS for digital cameras in a recent conference call, but CIS sales for smartphones are dropping due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Japanese electronics maker is planning to increase its production volume. In April, the company started operating its new plant in Nagasaki, and now Sony is planning to build an additional plant to manufacture smartphone CMOS Image Sensors. The company is aiming for a 60% market share by 2025. Meanwhile, Samsung is preparing to expand to the automotive sector with the ISOCELL Auto 4AC image sensor.

As per the Yole Development report, the CIS industry posted a collective worth of US$20.7 billion, with smartphones and consumer products accounting for 72% of the total market worth. According to the forecast from the research firm, the CIS market is expected to be worth USD 31.5 billion by the end of 2026.

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Xiaomi teases arrival of the Redmi 10, confirms key specs and colors

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 14, 2021

It has been more than a year since the Redmi 9 was released. If you have been waiting for a successor, then there is good news. The Redmi 10 is coming and its launch is very near.

The official Xiaomi Global Twitter account has begun teasing the upcoming mid-range phone whose specifications already leaked. In a series of posters shared online today, the manufacturer has confirmed the device is coming soon as well as some of its specifications and the colors it will be available in.

In one of the posters, we see the Redmi 10 adopts a centered punch hole over the waterdrop notch of the Redmi 9. The poster also reveals that the FHD+ screen has a 90Hz refresh rate, an upgrade from the 60Hz of its predecessor. This poster and the one at the top of the article also show the three color variants the phone will come in. The colors are Carbon Gray, Pebble White, and Sea Blue.

The Redmi 10 also has a redesigned rear. Gone is the centered vertically arranged cameras housed in a circle. In its place is a bigger camera housing similar to that of the Mi 10 Ultra but shorter thanks to the fourth sensor sitting next to the third instead of underneath it. The poster confirms the main sensor of the quad-camera setup is a 50MP sensor. It also reveals that the phone will have stereo speakers.

Xiaomi has moved the fingerprint scanner from the back to the side where it doubles as the power button. The audio jack has also been moved to the top alongside a second speaker grille for the second speaker.

The leaked spec sheet reveals that the phone will have a 6.5-inch screen and adaptive refresh rate that changes based on the content on the screen. It will be powered by the Helio G88 processor and will pack a 5000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

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Moto Razr (2019) starts receiving Android 11 update

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Aug 14, 2021

The original Moto Razr launched back in 2019, has finally started receiving the Android 11 update. In case you forgot Moto’s first folding phone amid Samsung’s new releases, the Razr has finally been updated from a much older Android 10 to Android 11.

Starting today, the Razr sold through Verizon will be receiving Android 11 via an OTA update. The smartphone was initially launched with Android 9 (Pie), and it’s great to see the Android 11 making its way to the Razr even though it’s quite late. After all, Moto’s reputation with software updates hasn’t been great. The 2020 Moto Razr received the Android 11 update sometime in April, which is quite late considering it’s almost time for the next Android release.

The update is rolling out to the models sold by Verizon with build RPV31.Q2-62-7-10. The Android 11 update brings many new features, including Conversations and Chat Bubbles, new media controls, one-time permissions, and other features. The latest update also brings the July Android security patch.

The update is currently rolling out in a phased manner, so it might take a while before you receive the Android 11 update. You will receive a notification as soon as the update hits your smartphone. However, you can also check for the update manually Settings> About phone> System update.

Recently several Moto smartphones received the Android 11 update, starting January, including Moto G Pro, Moto G8 and Moto G8 Power. In March, the Edge+ (Verizon) also received the Android 11 update from these Moto smartphones.

In case you missed it, Google just released the fourth beta build of Android 12. The Android 12 is due to release this fall with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Android 12 brings the new material design dubbed Material You. Well, it will be exciting to see if the Razr could make it to the Android 12 or if this update will be the last one for the device.

Leak reveals chipsets that will power the Redmi K50 series

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 14, 2021

The K40 series is Redmi’s top line of smartphones released this year. The series includes the Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro, Redmi K40 Pro+, and Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. They are expected to be succeeded by the Redmi K50 series which should arrive in the first quarter of 2022. While there is still a bit of waiting to do, details of the phones have begun surfacing online, and the latest reveals the chipsets that will power them.

According to the Chinese leaker that goes by Bald Panda on Weibo, the Redmi K50 series will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. He reveals that the chipsets are the Snapdragon 888 and the Snapdragon 895.

Based on the way the post is phrased, we can deduce that he is referring to the successors of the Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro, and Redmi K40 Pro+ respectively. Save for the Redmi K50 which will be powered by the Snapdragon 888, the Redmi K50 Pro and Redmi K50 Pro+ will have the Snapdragon 895 as the chipset inside them.

It appears that Redmi is sticking to the tradition of giving the base model of the Redmi K series a less powerful chipset than its siblings. Nevertheless, the Snapdragon 888 is still an upgrade over the Snapdragon 870 inside the Redmi K40.

There is no info on the chipset that will power the successor to the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. We don’t even know if a successor is in development yet. However, we won’t be surprised that Redmi may stick to MediaTek.

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Xiaomi Mi 100W Wireless Charging Stand launched for ¥599 ($92)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 14, 2021

Xiaomi has quietly launched a new 100W wireless charger in China called Mi 100W Wireless Charging Stand. It is a beefed-up version of the Mi 80W Wireless Charging Stand that was unveiled at the end of March. Let’s take a look at what the new charger has to offer.

Xiaomi Mi 100W Wireless Charging Stand Specifications and Features

The new Mi 100W Wireless Charging Stand is almost identical to the older Mi 80W Wireless Charging Stand. The only major differences between the two are charging speed, color, and safety layer.

The two chargers are similar in terms of design. Phones can be placed on them either vertically or horizontally to charge. The newer model comes in black color with a gold accent, whereas the older model sports a white color paint job with a silver accent.

As their name suggests, the new charger has a maximum output rate of 100W as opposed to 80W on the older charger. However, the duo uses the same Mi 120W charger and a 6A USB cable, both of which are included in the box. Interestingly, none of the Xiaomi products can charge wirelessly at these rates.

Anyway, the Mi 100W Wireless Charging Stand bears model number MDY-13-EL, while the Mi 80W Wireless charging Stand comes with model number MDY-13-ED. The former has an additional protection layer of current calibration other than over-current protection, over-voltage protection, under-voltage protection, over-temperature protection, foreign body detection, and electrostatic protection.

Just like the older model, the newer one also features a dual-coil design and a dynamic fan, which runs quietly when required. Since the accessory uses Qi standard, it can be used to charge almost every product with wireless charging support.

However, only Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, and Mi MIX 4 can make use of the ‘Ultra-Fast Wireless Charging Mode’. In simpler words, these phones can charge wirelessly at their maximum supported rates of 67W and 50W.

Xiaomi claims that the Mi MIX 4 with a 4,500mAh battery and 50W wireless charging support can charge fully within 28 minutes using the new Mi 100W Wireless Charging Stand.

Xiaomi Mi 100W Wireless Charging Stand Price and Availability

The Xiaomi Mi 100W Wireless Charging Stand is priced at ¥599 ($92) in China. The first sale for this accessory is scheduled for August 16 at 10 AM.

As of now, there’s no official word on the availability of this charger in global markets.

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition now available for the first batch of eligible devices

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 14, 2021

Earlier this week, Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition at the Mi MIX 4 launch event. The first batch of eligible devices was supposed to start receiving the update from August 13. As promised, the company has begun to roll out the latest version of MIUI for a select few smartphones.

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition is all about optimizations. Hence, it does not bring any features. However, it is worth noting that Xiaomi is separately testing iOS-like widgets.

According to the official announcement, a total of 12 premium Mi and Redmi-branded smartphones are part of the first batch of eligible devices for the new software. Out of these, as of writing this article, the update is available (1, 2, 3) for 6 of them

These handsets are Mi MIX 4, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10S, Redmi K40, Redmi K30 Pro, and Redmi K30S Ultra. Unsurprisingly, the update is only live for the Chinese variant of these smartphones.

Since Xiaomi is yet to announce MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition for global markets, the international versions of these phones should be receiving this update only after that.

Having said that, Xiaomi has also started testing Android 12-based MIUI builds for some of its handsets. Also, the company has confirmed to release MIUI 13 by the end of 2021.

Xiaomi accidentally reveals everything about the Redmi 10

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 14, 2021

The key features of the Redmi 10 were revealed by a retailer last week. A few hours back, Xiaomi accidentally announced this upcoming smartphone via its official blog. The post has been now deleted but XDA Developers has managed to publish a story on the handset. Hence, we know everything about this phone, except for its price and availability.

Redmi 10 Specifications and Features

The Redmi 10 flaunts a 6.5-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, AdaptiveSync refresh rate (30Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 90Hz), centered punch-hole, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The body of the phone is made of polycarbonate just like the cheaper Redmi Note 10 models.

The device measures 161.95 x 75.53 x 8.92mm in dimensions and weighs 181g. It comes in three colors, namely Carbon Gray, Pebble White, and Sea Blue.

The handset is powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 SoC coupled with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. On the connectivity front, it supports dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS), USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

As far as optics are concerned, the smartphone sports a quad-camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, it uses an 8MP snapper located inside the punch-hole.

Other features of the device include a MicroSD card slot, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging (ships with a 22.5W charger), and 9W reverse charging.

Redmi 10 Price and Availability

The Redmi 10 will be sold in the following storage configurations depending on regions.

4GB + 64GB
4GB + 128GB
6GB + 128GB

Unfortunately, Xiaomi has not revealed the availability and price of this smartphone. We expect these details to emerge once the phone goes official for real.

Oppo A16s launched with triple cameras, 5,000mAh battery, and NFC support

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Pranav Sawant

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Aug 14, 2021

Oppo has silently launched a new smartphone dubbed Oppo A16s in Netherland. The device succeeds the original Oppo A16 and comes with NFC support. The device offers triple rear cameras, a 5,000mAh battery, and dual 4G LTE support.

The Oppo A16s costs 149 Euros(~$175) for the sole 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. It comes in Crystal Black and Pearl Blue color variants. The smartphone can be purchased from Oppo’s official website.

Oppo A16s Specifications

The Oppo A16s comes with the same specs as the original A16 smartphone, but, adds NFC support. The phone has a 6.52-inch dew-drop notch display with an HD+(720 X 1600 pixels) resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. It is an IPS LCD panel with a 60Hz refresh rate.

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It has an 8-megapixel single camera at the front for selfie shots and features a triple camera system at the rear. The vertically placed rear module holds a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture, a 2MP macro lens, and lastly a 2MP depth unit. The rear camera can shoot up to 1080 videos at 30fps.

At the helm, it is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 chipset with PowerVR GPU. It is coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. It also has a dedicated microSD card slot for additional storage up to 256GB. The 4G smartphone has dual-SIM support and packs a 5,000mAh battery. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and runs on ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11 out of the box.

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Realme GT lineup will replace the Realme X Series, confirms Realme CEO

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Pranav Sawant

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Aug 14, 2021

Earlier this year, Realme unveiled its GT series in the Chinese market including handsets like GT 5G, GT Neo, GT Neo Flash Edition, and GT Master Edition. A few of these phones from the series will now go global on August 18 with the launch in Europe and India. While Realme is planning to proliferate the new series in multiple markets, it’s also ground working to shelve off an old smartphone series.

Reportedly, Realme is planning to discontinue its upper mid-range Realme X series and it may replace it with the Realme GT series. In talks with the folks at TechRadar, Realme’s CEO Madhav Sheth confirmed that the new Realme GT series will officially replace the older Realme X series.

Sheth said, “The X will be replaced by the GT; so the GT is the new X.” It means the X lineup which offered high-end specs at affordable prices will no longer be in working. However, the GT series, which anyway offers a similar flagship-like experience, will take the lead from now on.

Notably, the other phone lineups from Realme – the Realme C series, Realme numbered series, and Narzo series will continue to launch in their set segments. The new GT lineup, on the other hand, will just be an addition.

That said, the series is currently available in China and is launching in other major markets like Europe and India. We can expect the series to reach more markets soon and we may also see some new phones incoming this year or next year.

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FairPhone 4 5G gets Wi-Fi Alliance Certification, launch is imminent

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 13, 2021

FairPhone is carving a niche for itself as a smartphone manufacturer with its modular smartphones. Their design takes into consideration sustainability and ethical conduct in the production of environmentally safe products, using fair labor practices.

A report monitored in Germany says the FairPhone 4 5G has been certified by Wi-Fi Alliance on August 9. With this key certification obtained, we may be close to the eventual launch of the smartphone.

The FairPhone 4 5G will come with Android 11 and 5G network connectivity, which implies that its processor, possibly from Qualcomm will pack some power. FairPhone smartphones are designed to be more sustainable than most smartphones using a modular design. They are high in repairability and upgrades can be easily achieved due to the modular design.

There are also ethical considerations in the choice of materials and labor practices. FairPhone will not source materials from regions mired in conflict.

The wireless certification usually provides an indication that the product will soon hit the market. So we may be just weeks away from the unveiling. Maybe we could expect some official word from FairPhone in the coming days or weeks for the device.

Indeed, little is known about FairPhone 4 5G. Apart from the Android 11 OS and 5G network support, we are still in the dark about the product. It could be sold between €420 ($495) and €500 ($ 590) in Europe, as the two previous FairPhone phones lie in the range.

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Ulefone Armor 12 Dual 5G smartphone launches with Dual-HiFi Speaker and Antibacterial coating

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 13, 2021

Ulefone is actively bringing new smartphones with highly competitive specifications and pricing. Continuing the spree, Umidigi introduced Armor 12 5G smartphone featuring the dual-5G support and antibacterial coating. The smartphone houses several other exciting features.

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Ulefone Armor 12 Dual 5G smartphone comes powered with MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC built on 7nm process. Further, the smartphone houses 8GB RAM, 128GB internal storage and offers 5G connectivity. A large 6.52-inch display is present while encasing a front selfie camera in the waterdrop notch. It further bundles a 5180mAh battery which supports up to 18W fast charging and 15W wireless charging.

Ulefone Armor 12 houses enhanced camera capabilities as it houses a quad-rear camera module consisting of a 48MP primary sensor. THere’s also an 8MP wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor to give bokeh effect more precisely on your photos.

It carries the capability of wireless payments using NFC connectivity, advanced navigation systems and runs on Android 11 OS.

Ulefone Armor 12 is well-equipped with high-end speakers (symmetrical dual 1216 super-linear speakers) with 7 magnets sound unit and 106dB sound loudness. Apart from premium sound hardware, the company has optimized the software with 15 levels of fine-tuning while painting the original audio quality. The smartphone comes with an anti-bacterial coating based on silver-ion-based additives to keep you at bay from bacterial infections.

On the occasion of the Ulefone Armor 12 5G launch, the company is hosting a giveaway where the participants can win free gifts. Interested users can participate by heading to Instagram from August 13, via YouTube from August 18 and from AliExpress on August 23. Ulefone Armor 12 5G pre-sale will start from August 23. For more information, the users can head over to the Ulefone official website.

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Realme Book Slim confirmed to feature a 2K Screen, 11th Gen i5 CPU, and PC Connect feature

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Pranav Sawant

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Aug 13, 2021

Realme is slated to launch its first laptop in India and Europe on August 18th. Ahead of its launch, the device appeared in multiple leaks and a few certifications leaving us with some of its details. Now, Realme itself came online teasing key details about the upcoming Realme Book Slim laptop’s specifications.

Earlier, it was confirmed that the Realme Book Slim will come powered by Intel’s 11th generation processor. Now, the teaser confirms that it will be an i5 CPU. Additionally, the teaser reveals that the laptop will feature a 3:2 screen ratio with 2K(2160 x 1440 pixels) resolution. Notably, the display will have thin bezels and will be quite slim. It is also confirmed to have a 100% sRGB color gamut.

Moreover, Realme recently shared a poster that flaunted an important feature of the laptop. The Realme Book Slim will come with Realme’s PC Connect feature which will let users mirror their Realme phone’s screen on the laptop.

Apart from this, the Realme Book Slim laptop is expected to have a 14-inch display panel with 300 nits of peak brightness. It is touted to come with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. It is also expected to offer added security with its fingerprint scanner support.

The laptop will have a 54Wh battery and support for 65W fast charging. It has a USB Type-C port, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The laptop is expected to run on the latest Windows and may arrive under ₹55,000(~$741) in India.

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Deal: Buy ENCHEN Electric Hair Trimmer for $13 (Retail Price $26)

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Aug 13, 2021

ENCHEN Electric Hair Trimmer which generally retails for $26 is now available at a discounted price of $13.66 only at AliExpress. This is a limited stock offer.

WHERE TO BUY

ENCHEN Electric Hair Trimmer at $13.66 (after discount)@AliExpress

ENCHEN Electric Hair Trimmer

Key Features:

Minimalist and sleek design
Single-button lock system: Slider comb locks your hair and gives you smooth and symmetrical hair cut
Nano Ceramic cutter head: Ultra-low noise
Touch switch
Dual speed control: Suitable for both soft and dense and coarse hair
The parts that contact the skin with the cutter head and the positioning comb are rounded to ensure safety and comfort during the haircut
Waterproof cutter head: The blade is removable and washable
Cordless rechargeable design
Charging time: 90 minutes
Charging interface: USB Type C
Suitable for babies, adults, and elderly
Smart charging protection
Smart battery reminder
Ergonomic design: Easy to handle
Colors: Black and White

Generally retailing for $26, you can now buy ENCHEN Electric Hair Trimmer at a discounted price of $13.66 only at AliExpress. Please note that this is a limited-stock offer. So place your order asap.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is in short supply, thanks to Snapdragon 888 Plus

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Aug 13, 2021

Xiaomi recently introduced the Mi Mix 4, its latest flagship smartphone in China. However, it looks like that the company is having a hard time keeping up the supply.

According to Lu Weibing, President Xiaomi, and GM Redmi, Mi Mix 4 supply will remain tight because of silicon shortage. He said that the limited supply of Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset and the low yield rate of ceramic material were the two main reasons why the stock of Mi Mix 4 was low. To note, the manufacturing cost of ceramic material is 5 to 6 times higher than standard glass, and it is also tougher to carve out a piece of ceramic glass.

The first batch of preorders was instantly sold out, and Mi Home’s presales were also exhausted. Weibing further apologized to the fans and said that the stock for the Aug 16th sale was also going to be limited.

Xiaomi MI Mix 4 Specifications

The Mi Mix 4 brings Xiaomi’s new CUP technology. The CUP technology is Xiaomi’s under-display camera tech. The Mi Mix 4 comes with a 20MP camera housed under the display. The 6.75-inch curved OLED display uses a new micro-diamond pixel technology. It offers some interesting features such as a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and 800 nits of brightness. The display is being protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

The Snapdragon 888 Plus powers Xiaomi’s latest flagship SoC. It comes with either 8GB or 12GB RAM and upto 512GB of internal storage. Further, it packs a 4500mAH battery with support for 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. The smartphone runs on Android 11 based MIUI 12.5. The Mi Mix 4 comes with always-on UWB technology that allows you to control compatible smart home devices by pointing at them.

On the back, the Mi Mix 4 comes with a triple rear camera setup. The setup is being led by a 108MP HMX f/1.9 primary camera having OIS and 7P lens. The other two cameras are an 8MP periscope camera with 50x zoom and 5x optical zoom and a 13MP ultra-wide camera with a free-form lens. It will be retailing for a starting price of ¥4999 (~$770) for the 8GB/256GB base variant. The Mi Mix 4 comes in three colors – Ceramic White, Ceramic Gray, and Ceramic Black.

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