Back in October, Xiaomi announced the Mi MIX 3 smartphone. The company did not release its successor in 2019 and 2020. Recently, the company confirmed that it will be announcing the Mi MIX 4 on Aug. 10 in China. Today, the company claimed that it has taken 1,020 days and numerous breakthroughs, failures, and hundreds of detours to build the Mi MIX 4. It also released a teaser to hint at the display design of the upcoming MIX series phone.
The company seems to be hinting at the display design of the Mi MIX 4 through the new poster. The Mi MIX series of smartphones are known for offering a truly full-screen experience and the same can be expected from the Mi MIX 4.
It appears that the poster seems to show the display design that it may have considered for the Mi MIX 4. The poster also shows the Mi MIX Alpha that was introduced as a concept phone last year. Its unique wrap-around display allowed it to offer a 180 percent screen-to-body ratio.
The last phone that can be seen in the poster has a curved edge display without any notch or punch-hole. Reports have claimed that the Mi MIX 4 will be Xiaomi’s first phone with an in-screen camera. Hence, it appears that the last phone in the poster could be the Mi MIX 4.
Reports have claimed that the Mi MIX 4 could be coming with a 6.6-inch OLED panel. It is speculated that even though it will support only FHD+ resolution, it will offer a better viewing experience than conventional 1080p panels. Other rumored features of the Mi MIX 4 include Snapdragon 888 or 888+ chip, a 5,000mAh battery, 120W fast charging, 70W or 80W wireless charging, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, a 50-megapixel (Samsung GN1s) + 48-megapixel (ultrawide) + 48-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit, MIUI 12.5 based Android 11 OS, UWB, and mmWave 5G support.
Xiaomi finally started rolling out the Android 11 update for the Redmi Note 9 at the end of June. This update is now finally live in India. Unlike other regional variants, except for China, the model for India is also being bumped to MIUI 12.5 alongside last year’s Android.
Redmi Note 9
The MIUI 12.5 update based on Android 11 for the Redmi Note 9 in India arrives with build number V12.5.1.0.RJOINXM. The software build is in the Stable Beta phase, which means it is being rolled out in batches.
Hence, the latest system update for the handset should be only available for a select few users in the country right now. Anyway, all users will be getting it in the coming days.
The Redmi Note 9 launched in the first half of 2020 with MIUI 11 based on Android 10. The smartphone was updated to MIUI 12 last year. Since it has only received a single major MIUI update so far, it should be eligible for MIUI 13.
It is worth noting that the Redmi Note 9 sold in international markets is known as Redmi 10X 4G. That device got Android 11 update way back in February, followed by MIUI 12.5 in July.
It’s a pity that customers outside China have to wait longer to experience the new software on some of the Xiaomi phones. We hope the company improves its software update delivery with the release of MIUI 13.
The Honor Play5T Pro smartphone has silently launched in China. It is a 4G mid-range phone that offers key features like an FHD+ display, a gaming-centric processor, a 64-megapixel camera, and support for 66W rapid charging.
Honor Play5T Pro specifications and features
The Honor Play5T Pro measures 160.68 x 73.3 x 8.4mm and weighs around 179 grams. It has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen with a punch-hole design that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It offers a screen-to-body ratio of 94.2 percent.
The display punch-hole features a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The device’s back panel features a vertical camera setup that houses a 64-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
Honor Play 5T Pro
The Helio G80 chipset is present under the hood of the Play5T Pro. The device ships with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. It is packed with a 4,000mAh battery that supports 22.5W fast charging. The company claims that it takes only 30 minutes for the phone to gain 53 percent battery juice from scratch.
The Play5T Pro boots to Android 10, which is overlaid with Magic UI 4.0. The device offers connectivity features like dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Lastly, it features a side-mounted fingerprint reader.
Honor Play5T Pro pricing and availability
The Honor Play5T Pro, which comes in an 8GB+128GB version only is priced at 1,499 Yuan (~$232) in China. The device can be purchased in Magic Night Black and Titanium Silver.
Back in December, Huawei announced the Huawei Nova 8 smartphone in China. It was a high-end smartphone powered by the Kirin 985 chipset. Now, the company has announced the Huawei Nova 8 with Kirin 820E chip in Russia. Here is all the information on the specifications and features of the Nova 8’s global edition:
Huawei Nova 8 specifications and features
The Huawei Nova 8 has a 6.57-inch OLED screen that delivers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. For security, it features an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The display punch-hole houses a 32-megapixel selfie camera.
The oval-shaped camera module available on the backside of the Nova 8 has a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper, and a pair of 2-megapixel sensors for shooting macro shots and adding depth effects.
Huawei Nova 8 global edition
The Nova 8 is a 4G device powered by the Kirin 820E chip. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The handset runs on EMUI 12 based Android 11 OS.
The Nova 8 global edition comes with a 3,800mAh battery that supports 66W Huawei SuperCharge rapid charging technology. The handset offers connectivity features like dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Huawei Nova 8 price and availability
The Nova 8 global edition comes in a single 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant. It has arrived with a pricing of RUB 39,999 (~$547) in Russia and is available in Powdery Pink color only. It is unclear which other markets will be receiving the Nova 8’s global variant.
Realme has been rapidly growing in terms of sales and market share ever since the company’s formation foundation in 2018. The company now has more than 100 million users globally, a goal which the brand planned to achieve by the end of this year.
Now, Realme CEO Sky Li has published an article acknowledging the feat and added that in the domestic market (China), the company was ranked first in terms of growth rate in the first half of this year.
Sky Li added that in the next three years, Realme will be launching a “User Co-creation Program” which will allow users to deeply participate in the design process of the company’s smartphones and AIoT products.
While a dedicated program for user participation in the design process of devices is quite new and interesting, Realme seems to be taking a leaf from its sister company OnePlus. During the initial days of OnePlus, the Pete Lau-led company heavily relied on user feedback to improve its smartphones and offer new features.
Realme has also set its next growth target of “Double 100 Million.” The company is hoping to increase the sales volume of its smartphones by 100 million by the end of 2022 and again do the same in the year 2023. It will be interesting to see if and how Realme manages to achieve this new goal.
Earlier this year, in March, Realme revealed that it had around 70 million users, having sold 42 million smartphones last year. At the time, the company was aiming to have a global user base of 100 million users by the end of this year. Realme has now achieved that goal well ahead of its deadline.
Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India and Europe had recently revealed that the company now has more than 100 million users globally. Out of those 100 million users, around 50 million are from India, making it the biggest market for the brand.
Xiaomi has scheduled a launch event in its home country China on 10th August where it will launch its latest Mi MIX series smartphone — Xiaomi Mi MIX 4, marketing the debut of the brand’s under-display camera technology.
But Mi MIX 4 isn’t the only product from Xiaomi to be launched at the event on 10th August. It has planned to announce a few more products, including a high-end smart speaker, and the second generation of OLED TVs.
The Chinese company has said that the next generation of OLED TVs will come with an improvement in picture quality. Details about this Smart TV remain unknown but we expect to get to know them ahead of the official launch next week, through leaks or teasers from the company itself.
In June last year, Xiaomi had launched its first OLED smart TV with the Mi TV Master branding for a price of 12,999 yuan (~$2,011) but is now available at a discounted price of 9,999 yuan (~$1,546) in China.
The Mi TV Master features a 10-bit 65-inch 4K OLED display panel with 120Hz refresh rate, MEMC, 98.5% DCI-P3 color gamut,1000000:1 contrast ratio, peak brightness of 1000 nits, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1ms response time, and 98.8% screen to body ratio.
It is powered by a MediaTek MTK9650 SoC with Mali-G52 MC1 GPU, paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. The device runs MIUI for TV along with Patchwall content aggregation service. There’s also a 65W in-built speaker system which includes two 12.5W left/right channels, two 10W surround channels, and a 20W 50Hz ultra-low frequency subwoofer.
Google has unveiled its upcoming smartphones — Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, giving us a first look at devices as well as setting up expectations. The phones are set to be officially launched in the fall of this year.
While the Google Pixel 6 series will go on sale in fall this year in select countries, the phones won’t be available for purchase in one of the world’s largest mobile phone markets. Google has revealed a list of markets where the upcoming smartphones will be available for purchase and India isn’t on that list.
This isn’t surprising given that the company has not been launching its main Pixel series smartphones in the Indian market for the past couple of years. The Pixel 4 series and the Pixel 5 series were also not made available in India. However, the cheaper variant, Pixel 4a, was launched in the Indian market.
As per the list revealed by Google, the Pixel 6 series smartphones will be available in eight countries — Australia, Canada, France, Japan, France, Taiwan, the US, and the UK. It may expand to other regions later. While the markets are now known, the pricing and availability details still remain under the wrap.
Google has not yet revealed the full set of specifications of these new phones but has confirmed some key details. The Pixel 6 comes with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display offering a 90Hz refresh rate while the Pro has a 6.7-inch QHD+ display offering a 120Hz refresh rate.
The standard model features a dual-camera setup on the back while the Pixel 6 Pro has a triple-camera setup — a wide-angle lens, an ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 4x telephoto lens. This time, the photography performance could top the charts given that the chipset is said to be focused on photo output and use artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Talking about the chipset, the highlight of the Pixel 6 series remains its processor. The phones are powered by Google’s own chipset — Tensor, which is made especially for Pixel devices. Apart from on-device AI and ML capability, the chip is also claimed to have significant improvement in translation, captioning, and dictation. The Pixel 6 series will also feature the most layers of hardware security in any phone.
Chinese phone maker Tecno is emerging into more markets by launching several phones in India, Nigeria, Pakistan, and other regions. Now, the company has launched another budget smartphone in Nigeria dubbed Tecno POP 5P. The smartphone succeeds the original POP 5 and has a larger display and bigger battery.
Tecno POP 5P is currently listed on the JUMIA shopping portal for NGN 44,000(~$107). It comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It has different color variants including a Rose Gold hue.
The smartphone comes in polycarbonate built with almost a similar design to that of the predecessor. It sports a larger 6.52-inch display with an HD+(720 x 1600 pixels). It is a water-drop notch panel with a modern aspect ratio. Although it has a modern design, the phone still has thick bezels on all sides.
It features a 5MP dual-camera system at the rear and a single 8MP front camera setup. The device supports Face Unlock and a fingerprint scanner for added security. It is powered by a quad-core chipset(unspecified) paired with 2GB RAM and 32GB expandable storage.
One of its major highlights is the massive battery. The phone’s battery cell is upgraded to a chunky 5,000mAh from the predecessor’s 4,000mAh battery cell.
In related news, Tecno recently launched the Tecno Pova 2 smartphone in India and Tecno Spark Go 2021 edition in Nigeria. The Pova 2 has a 7,000mAh battery, Quad cameras, and Helio G85. On the other hand, the Spark Go 2021 is an Android Go smartphone with a big battery and Helio A20 chipset.
Flipkart, India’s homegrown online marketplace and the biggest competitor of Amazon in the country, could be slapped with a massive fine. The Enforcement Directorate Agency, India’s finance-crime agency, has asked Walmart-owned Flipkart and its founders to explain why it shouldn’t face a penalty of $1.35 billion.
The agency is alleging violation of foreign investment laws, claims a report from Reuters which is citing three people and an agency official as its source. The unnamed official of the agency says that the case concerns an investigation into allegations that Flipkart attracted foreign investment and a related party, WS Retail, then sold goods to consumers on its shopping website, which was prohibited under law.
The development comes at a time when Flipkart is already facing regulatory issues, tougher restrictions, and antitrust investigations in India. On top of that, complaints from smaller sellers are also growing.
The notice to the company was issued last month by the agency’s office in Chennai. Along with Flipkart, its founders Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal as well as investor Tiger Global have received the so-called “show causes” notice. It asks to explain why they should not face a fine of ₹100 billion (approximately $1.35 billion) for the lapses. They reportedly have 90 days to respond to the notice.
Commenting on this development, A Flipkart spokesperson said to Reuters that the company “is in compliance with Indian laws and regulations,” adding that the company “will cooperate with the authorities as they look at this issue pertaining to the period 2009-2015 as per their notice.”
The Enforcement Directorate in India has been investigating e-commerce giants Flipkart and Amazon for years for allegedly bypassing foreign investment laws that strictly regulate multi-brand retail and restrict such companies to operating a marketplace for sellers.
Flipkart, founded in 2007 by Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal, was acquired by retail giant Walmart in 2018 for $16 billion. At the time, Sachin Bansal sold his stake to Walmart while Binny Bansal retained a small stake. The company raised a $3.6 billion funding round in July, valuing the Indian e-commerce giant at $37.6 billion.
A few days ago, Realme had launched the Realme Narzo 30 as well as its 5G variant in the Indian market. When announced, the phone was made available in two memory configurations — 4GB RAM with 64GB storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB storage.
Now, the company has launched a third memory variant of the Realme Narzo 30 in India that comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. This new model is priced at ₹13,499 (~$182), sitting right between the price of 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB models which are priced at ₹12,499 (~$169) and ₹14,499 (~$195) respectively.
The smartphone will be available for purchase in India from today onwards, i.e. 5th August as a part of the Big Savings Day Sale. It can also be purchased through the Realme India website as well as other retailers across the country. It comes in two color options — Racing Blue and Racing Silver.
Coming to the specifications, the device flaunts a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 2400 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, a 90.5 percent screen-to-body ratio, a 405ppi pixel density, and 580 nits peak brightness.
Under the hood, it is powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 chipset that offers an octa-core processor. It runs the Android 11 operating system with the company’s own Realme UI 2.0 on top. The device packs a 5,000mAh battery and supports 30W Dart Charge technology.
In the camera department, the phone has a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter with f/2.4 aperture. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel Sony IMX471 selfie camera with an f/2.1 aperture.
Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port. It also comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The phone measures 162.3×75.4×9.4mm and weighs 192 grams.
Vivo has quietly launched the Vivo Y12G smartphone in the Indian market. The smartphone was found listed on the Vivo India official website leaving us with its specs and pricing.
The Vivo Y12G is a budget smartphone priced at ₹10,999(~$148) for the 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage variant. It has two color variants – Phantom Black and Glacier Blue. The smartphone is available in an open sale on the Vivo India website.
Vivo Y12G Specifications
If we talk about its specs, the smartphone doesn’t really bring anything new. It has a similar set of internals as the siblings Vivo Y12s 2021 and Vivo Y12a. It sports a 6.51-inch dew-drop notch display with an HD+(720 x 1600 pixels) resolution.
The phone features an 8MP selfie camera and a dual-camera setup at the rear. From the two sensors at the rear, one is a 13MP primary sensor and the other one is a 2MP depth unit. These sensors are placed in a vertical camera island which also holds a LED flash.
Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It also has a microSD card slot for additional storage up to 256GB.
The phone houses a 5,000mAh battery with a 10W charging speed. It comes with Multi-Turbo 3.0 mode that reduces stuttering and lag in games. The 4G smartphone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock for security. It runs on Android 11(FunTouch 11) out of the box.
In January this year, Xiaomi‘s independent POCO brand announced that it had sold one million units of the POCO C3 smartphone in India since it was launched. The POCO C3 was first announced in India in October 2020 which means it took just 3 months to hit the one million mark. Nine months down the line, POCO has again announced that it had sold over 2 million units of the budget C3.
The POCO C3 is a budget smartphone and despite the fact that sales have obviously slowed down since January when one million units were sold, this still is an impressive feat. Moreso, considering that POCO has released other models since after the launch.
As a reminder, the POCO C3 has a large immersive 6.53-inch HD+ LCD display with a water-drop notch and HD+ resolution. The phone is equipped with up to 4 GB of RAM and it houses a 5,000mAh battery. The phone offers “blazing-fast performance” with the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC at the helm.
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The rear side of the POCO C3 has a dual-tone design. It has a square-shaped camera housing. The camera module has a 13-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, as well as an LED flash. For selfies, there is a 5-megapixel camera housed on the waterdrop notch. Another impressive feature is the Splash-proof P2i coating that is rare to find on smartphones within the C3’s price point.
The POCO C3, which is available in Arctic Blue, Lime Green, and Matte Black colors, is presently priced at Rs. 7499 (~$101) on Flipkart for the base 3GB+32GB version. The price could come further down to Rs. 6799 (~$92) during the Big Savings day sale.
After launching budget smartphones likeWildfire E3 and Wildfire E Lite, HTC is now expected to launch a tablet device. While not being popular for any of its devices in the recent times, the company seems to be still trying to maintain its position in the market. A HTC tablet dubbed HTC A100 has now arrived on Google Play Console listing confirming its existence.
According to the Google Play Console listing(shared by tipster Abhishek Yadav), a new device named HTC A100 is in the works. It is not a smartphone, rather, a tablet device that is expected to come in the budget segment. The listing reveals that the device is powered by a Spreadtrum T618 processor paired with 8GB of RAM. As for storage, the tablet has a 128GB of onboard memory with up to 256GB of storage expandibility option.
The tablet packs a 7,000mAh battery and has a 10.1-inch display with 1200 x 1920 pixels resolution. It has a dual camera setup at the rear with a 13MP main and a 2MP secondary camera sensor. The tablet runs on Android 11 out of the box.
Moreover, the tablet was listed on a retail website with the same specs sheet. The listing has the image of the tablet but we aren’t sure if it is legit. Nonetheless, the page also reveals the price of the HTC A100 to be $200.
Given that the HTC A100 is still in the early stages of leaks, we may anticipate the tablet to appear in more similar leaks before it is officially announced.
South Korean tech powerhouse LG has introduced three more models from its Gram lineup to the Indian market. They are the LG Gram 14, LG Gram 16, and LG Gram 17 lightweight laptops all coming with the 11th generation Intel Core processor. The company, in unveiling the ultra-light products in India, states that the LG Gram lineup was designed to maximize the usability for the consumers, with superior performance and strong battery life. The LG Gram models are focused on providing the latest technology that enhances their lifestyle.
The LG Gram 17 (17Z90P), the Gram 16 (16Z90P), and the Gram 14 (14Z90P) are the 3 models, and they share several common features. All three models have a 16:10 display, similar processors, Iris Xe Graphics, and LPDDR4X RAM. The Gram 17 and Gram 16 both have a WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) display while the Gram 14 comes with a WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) display.
The three models are USB type 4 compatible, have Thunderbolt 4 ports, and strong battery life. With USB 4 compatibility, each of the models can be charged through the USB Type-C port. Lastly, the LG Gram 17 and Gram 16 each have 80Wh high-density batteries, which are more efficient.
All three LG Gram laptops are available both online and offline outlets across the subcontinent. The starting price for the lowest model is Rs. 74,999 ($1,010). LG hopes the new products will get a great reception in India.
In a move that could indicate their imminent release, Google has provided some of its unreleased Nest security cameras on its online store. A tipster has provided some images indicating that Google apparently listed a few of its yet-to-be-released Google Nest security cameras on its online store. The Nest lineup of incoming security cameras has been expected since January when Google announced it would be releasing the products.
It is unclear whether the products were deliberately released or not. Google is yet to make any definitive statement on the incident, although a similar incident had happened in the past. It inadvertently revealed the Nest Hub Max some weeks before its official announcement.
The new security gadgets include a combined outdoor/indoor battery-powered Nest Cam, an outdoor Nest Cam with floodlight, an indoor wired Nest Cam, and a battery-powered Nest Doorbell. The Google listing for all the unannounced products is yet to be activated as most of the links on the site take you back to the Google Homepage.
The few details provided by Google on the incoming security cameras provide some inkling on the void that is being filled by these devices. When eventually these devices are released, possibly in combination with others that may still be under wraps, they would fill in some big gaps in Google’s security camera architecture and lineup. Some of these devices offer greater depth in the acquisition of data discreetly and efficiently. Amazon’s Ring also developed popular connected floodlight cameras.
The online listing could well be a sneak peek into what is Google’s lineup for the market this year. There was no pricing information and global availability details were absent.
Google continues to provide cutting-edge direction across several domains. Its reach covers both hardware and software solutions.
If you need a flagship but you also want the most affordable price, you have two very interesting choices this year, and they are not released by Xiaomi. We are talking about Realme GT and OnePlus Nord 2 5G: these two devices are sold in the global market with the best Qualcomm chipset and the best MediaTek chipset, respectively. Even though they vary depending on the market, their prices are always very similar and if you are not an expert you will most likely have a hard time choosing which one to buy. This comparison will highlight the main differences between Realme GT and OnePlus Nord 2 5G and, hopefully, it will tell you which handset you should opt for.
Realme GT 5G vs OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Realme GT 5G
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm, 186 g
158.9 x 73.2 x 8.3 mm, 189 g
DISPLAY
6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED
PROCESSOR
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz
Mediatek Dimensity 1200, octa-core 3 GHz
MEMORY
8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE
Android 11, Realme UI
Android 11, OxygenOS
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.3 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
4500 mAh, fast charging 65W
4500 mAh, fast charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
The Realme GT has a very original and attractive design. There is a color option that includes an eco leather back made of two pieces: the eco leather part and a black glass stripe with a beautiful pattern inside. This phone clearly reminds me of sports cars and that is the reason why its name is GT. The handset also comes in different color options with a traditional glass back. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G is a less unique phone: it has a good design, but it comes with a classic glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The dimensions of the handsets are more or less the same.
Display
The Realme GT and OnePlus Nord 2 5G are similar even when it comes to the displays. With these devices, you get two AMOLED panels with a diagonal of 6.43 inches and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, as well as the HDR10 certification which improves the image quality. There are also in-display fingerprint readers. The only important difference between these two panels is the refresh rate: the Realme GT is superior because it supports up to 120 Hz, while OnePlus Nord 2 5G stops at 90 Hz. Note that the refresh rate does not impact the image quality but only the smoothness of the display.
Specs & Software
Realme GT has a better hardware department simply because it packs a superior chipset. We are referring to the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform by Qualcomm which is definitely stronger than the Dimensity 1200 by MediaTek found on the OnePlus Nord 2 5G. However, you still get a flagship-class level of performance with the Dimensity 1200 SoC, so having a Snapdragon 888 is not a so big deal. The memory configurations are the same: 8 or 12 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage depending on the chosen variant. The phones run Android 11 out of the box with OxygenOS and Realme UI to customize it. As for now, these two user interfaces are very similar as they are both based on ColorOS by OPPO.
Camera
The main advantage of the OnePlus Nord 2 5G is the better camera setup it is able to offer. It has a Sony IMX766 main camera with a 50 MP resolution which can provide a better photo quality and it also comes with OIS. With the Realme GT, you get an inferior 64 MP camera without OIS. The secondary sensor of the rear camera module are the same: an 8 MP ultrawide camera and a 2 MP macro camera. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G also offers a better front camera with a resolution of 32 MP, while Realme GT has an inferior 16 MP lens.
The Realme GT and the OnePlus Nord 2 5G pack the same battery with a capacity of 4500 mAh which supports 65W fast charging. Do they also provide the same battery life? It depends on the usage. If you use the 120 Hz refresh rate on the Realme GT, it will drain more battery compared to the 90 Hz of the OnePlus Nord 2 5G. Further, the Snapdragon 888 is built with a better 5 nm production process, so it is able to offer a lower energy consumption in a few scenarios. But at the end of the day, the battery life should not be so different.
Price
The prices of the Realme GT and the OnePlus Nord 2 5G for the global market are starting from €399/$472. Overall, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G looks a bit more interesting for those who are searching for good camera performance, while Realme GT is more attractive for those who prefer an original design, a higher refresh rate, and a better chipset. For the rest, they are pretty much the same.
It has become a tradition for Samsung to announce s variants of existing Galaxy A series phones. Some of the devices that have launched under this model include the Galaxy A02s, Galaxy A21s, Galaxy A30s, and Galaxy A50s. Now it is set to release the Galaxy A52s 5G, a slightly updated version of the Galaxy A52 5G. Ahead of its release, renders of the phone have been shared online giving us a look at all the colors it will be available in.
The Galaxy A52s 5G will be available in four colors – Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Purple, and Awesome White as reported earlier this week. The press renders below posted on Twitter by the leaker named Snoopy (@_snoopytech_).
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Galaxy A52s 5G Awesome Black
Galaxy A52s 5G Awesome Mint
Galaxy A52s 5G Awesome Purple
As seen in the images, Samsung has carried over the design of the Galaxy A52 5G. The Infinity-O display is flat and has a centered punch hole for the front-facing camera. On the back, the quad cameras have the same arrangement and protruding camera housing.
The source also revealed that the Galaxy A52s 5G will be available in only one storage variant and that is 128GB. However, Max Jambor of All About Samsung stated that there is also a 256GB version. Both will have 8GB of RAM.
An earlier reported that the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G, an upgrade over the Snapdragon 750G inside the Galaxy A52 5G. Its price tag is also put at about €450 for the 256GB version.
Gaming has evolved from classic gaming boards to PCs, and now from Play Stations to Gaming smartphones. There’s a huge gaming smartphone industry budding parallelly with the mainstream smartphone market. Xiaomi also jumped into the gaming market with the launch of the Xiaomi Black Shark series of smartphones. Xiaomi Black Shark 4 is the latest offering from the company carrying exceptional hardware specifications.
The gaming smartphone is on sale for $449 from Giztop. You can get an additional $40 discount using a coupon code – BK440. It is available in three colour options of Black, Mirror Black and Grey. However, you can choose between different storage options such as 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage and 12GB RAM + 128GB storage.
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 smartphone houses a 6.67-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate for a smooth gaming experience. It is bundled with a Snapdragon 870 SoC coupled with an Adreno 650 GPU. The graphics unit with 8/12GB RAM is a perfect gaming combination for a flawless experience.
A massive 45000 mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging is enough to enjoy gaming without a break. Other gaming-focused features such as shoulder buttons, Black Shark Game Engine, and the sandwich liquid-cooling system makes the device worth every penny.
It is a good offer to grab the smartphone at a discounted price of $449 via Giztop.
When Android 11 was released last year, HMD Global released a roadmap that showed when its eligible devices will receive the update. The Nokia 5.3 was scheduled to receive the OS upgrade in the fourth quarter of 2020 but that didn’t happen. After more than a six-month delay, the update has finally arrived for the mid-range phone.
The announcement was made on the Nokia Community earlier today by a staff member and he revealed that the Android 11 update for the Nokia 5.3 will be available in waves. The countries under the first wave are listed below and all of them are expected to have received it by August 6:
Cambodia
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Laos
Macau
Malaysia
Myanmar
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Switzerland
Taiwan
Vietnam
Below is the changelog for the update:
Manage your conversations: Get all your messages in one place
One-time permissions: Give one-time permissions to apps that need your mic, camera, or location
Google Play system updates: Even more security and privacy fixes sent to your phone, right on Google Play
Xiaomin’s Lei Jun has confirmed that MIUI 13 will arrive by the end of 2021. This means MIUI 12.5 continues to be the new version of the company’s Android-based mobile operating system for the time being. It makes sense too as the firm has just started rolling out this version of MIUI for Redmi Note 10, Redmi 8, Redmi 8A and Redmi 7A.
Redmi 8A
The Redmi Note 10 is the most affordable smartphone in the Redmi Note 10 series. However, despite launching in March, the device has begun to receive the MIUI 12.5 update only now.
In fact, the update is currently only live for the ‘Global’ variant of the phone with build number V12.5.2.0.RKGMIXM. Anyway, other regional variants should get this very same update in the coming weeks.
On the other hand, the MIUI 12.5 update for Redmi 8, Redmi 8A, and Redmi 7A is only available in China right now. The update for these devices arrives with build numbers V12.5.1.0.QCNCNXM, V12.5.1.0.QCPCNXM, and V12.5.1.0.QCMCNXM respectively.
The update should gradually reach the remaining variants of these handsets in the near future. That said, MIUI 12.5 could be the last major update for these three phones.
Because Xiaomi is known for providing two MIUI updates and one Android update for its entry-level smartphones, and these handsets have now reached that threshold.
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