vivo Y53s India price leaks before official launch

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Aug 3, 2021

Vivo has recently filed two patent applications with the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration). One of the patents reveal a smartphone with an Apple iPod like design while the second patent implies that the company might launch a new Zen series phone as well.

The design of the smartphone in the patent looks quite similar to the iPod Classic. In other words, we can observe that the handset has a physical clickwheel, which occupies half of the front panel. This wheel can be found on the lower half, while the display panel taking up the rest of the front side. This is rather odd in the market considering smartphones are able to perform clickwheel tasks without the need for the physical buttons.

Furthermore, it is not an iPod like product since the CNIPA website clearly mentions this device as a mobile phone. Meaning, this might a unique and quirky device or just a phone that has a very specific purpose. Looking at the patented images, we can see that the clickwheel only has four buttons, which is a pretty standard design with what appears to be a metallic frame.

Arriving at the second patent, the Chinese handset maker is apparently also working on a new Zen series smartphone as well. This device sports a circular camera module on the rear while the front houses a punch hole selfie camera. The only notable aspect is the Zen branding on the rear panel of the device. Since it only appears to has a single camera on the rear, it is likely a budget or entry level device in the Zen series. Keep in mind that this is still just patents and we have no way of knowing if the brand is actually working on these patents as of right now.

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Fourth Price Hike: Redmi Note 10 128GB is now costlier than Redmi Note 10S 64GB in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 3, 2021

The vanilla Redmi Note 10 is the cheapest model in the series. But unfortunately, Xiaomi has been hiking its price since the launch. Almost four months after its announcement, the device’s price has been increased fourth time today.

Redmi Note 10 Aqua Green Featured B — Redmi Note 10

The Redmi Note 10 comes in two storage configurations in India – 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB. These two variants debuted at ₹11,999 and ₹13,999 respectively.

A month after the launch, the price of the two versions was hiked by ₹500. Hence, they had been selling for ₹12,499 and ₹14,499 until June.

Then, the two models got yet another price increase of ₹500 one by one. Since then till yesterday, the base and higher variants of the handset were being sold for ₹12,999 and ₹14,999 respectively.

With yet another price hike of ₹500 today, the Redmi Note 10 currently retails in India at ₹13,499 for the 4GB + 64GB variant and ₹15,499 for the 6GB + 128GB version. In other words, the top model of the vanilla Redmi Note 10 is now costlier than the base variant of the Redmi Note 10S.

The rise in the price of smartphones and smart TVs in India is due to the shortage of components. Although it’s understandable, it’s sad to see that the once a value for money smartphone has now become a tough choice among the competition.

Xiaomi leads European smartphone shipments for the first time in Q2 2021: Report

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Aug 3, 2021

Xiaomi has reached the top spot in smartphone shipments in Europe for the first time ever. The company lead the market in the second quarter of this year, with its market share hitting 25 percent of the total shipments.

According to a StrategyAnalytics report, the Chinese tech giant saw a year on year growth of 14 percent in Q2 2021. During this quarter, the company shipped a total of 50 million units. The report added that the smartphone market’s recovery driven and the recovery of the economy also enabled healthy demand from consumers with aging devices, along with growing appeal for newer handsets that support 5G networking.

Boris Metodiev, Associate Director at Strategy Analytics stated that, “The European markets for smartphones had a strong quarter driven by Covid recovery, following the crash in 2020. The highlight of the quarter is Xiaomi emerging as the number one vendor in shipment terms for the first time. Xiaomi shipped almost 13 million units on the continent to displace longtime leader Samsung. Xiaomi has seen great success in Russia, Ukraine, Spain and Italy among others and found customers eager for its Mi and Redmi series of feature rich, value smartphones.”

While the Chinese brand saw growth during this period, South Korean tech giant Samsung saw a year on year decline of 7 percent in Europe, with 12 million units shipped in Q2. Furthermore, it also faced stiff competition with Apple in the high end market, meanwhile, it also failed to take advantage of Huawei‘s decline in the region. The Cupertino based giant, on the other hand, saw a 16 percent year on year growth in this time, shipping 10 million units in Europe.

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Tesla arrival in India faces delay over high import duty

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Aug 3, 2021

While the arrival of Tesla in India has been highly anticipated, the wait for the popular electric vehicles from the company might be longer due to the high import duty in the region.

According to a TimesNowNews report, the high import duty is one of the primary reasons why the American automobile maker hasn’t entered the Indian market. While it is possible to simply import a car from the company’s Gigafactory in China, the duty would make the car’s price surge, making it less viable in the market. So, the only way to avoid this would mean manufacturing and assembling the cars locally under the Indian government’s EV scheme.

At the moment, the Tesla Model 3 is one of the most affordable models from the company and is offered for a price of around 39,990 USD in the US (roughly 3,000,000 INR or 30 Lakhs). However, the Model 3 in India could reach prices as high as 60 lakhs in the region due to the import duties. This could make the affordable model be too expensive for the local market. As per industry experts, these import duties on fully imported cars to India are a great concern to Elon Musk.

As of right now, India leview a 100 percent tax on the imported cars that are priced over 40,000 USD inclusive of insurance and shipping expenses. Meanwhile, cars priced less than the 40,000 USD mark only have a 60 percent import tax. According to a Counterpoint Research analyst, “Musk has also criticized the government policies for electric vehicles (EV), as they attract the same import tariffs as for petrol and diesel cars.”

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OnePlus 9 series starts at only ¥2,699 ($417) for a limited time in China

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Aug 3, 2021

OnePlus devices are the cheapest in the brand’s home country China. For a limited time, the company’s select products are even more affordable in the region. The firm is offering discounts as high as ¥700 for today only (August 3). It is also emptying the stock of one of its older smartphones by selling it at heavily discounted price tags.

The OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro were launched in China at the end of March. The OnePlus 9R was released a month later in April. These handsets come with ColorOS 11 and 2 years of warranty in the country.

As part of a special sale, the company is offering discounts worth up to ¥700 on the OnePlus 9 Pro, ¥600 on the OnePlus 9, and ¥400 on the OnePlus 9R. Additionally, the older OnePlus 8T is also available at a jaw-dropping price tag of ¥2499.

Device	Variant	Launch Price	Discount	Sale Price
OnePlus 9 Pro	8GB + 128GB	¥4,999	¥400	¥4,599
	8GB + 256GB	¥5,499	¥700	¥4,799
	12GB + 256GB	¥5,999	¥700	¥5,299
OnePlus 9	8GB + 128GB	¥3,799	¥400	¥3,399
OnePlus 9	8GB + 256GB	¥4,299	¥600	¥3,699
OnePlus 9R	8GB + 128GB	¥2,999	¥300	¥2,699
	8GB + 256GB	¥3,299	¥400	¥2,899
	12GB + 256GB	¥3,599	¥400	¥3,199
OnePlus 8T	8GB + 256GB	¥3,399	Stock Clearance	¥2,499
OnePlus 8T	12GB + 256GB	¥3,699	Stock Clearance	¥2,799

Last but not least, the OnePlus Watch also gets a discount of ¥50. Hence, it retails for ¥949.

As mentioned in the beginning, the above-listed deals are only applicable until midnight tonight. Unfortunately, OnePlus is not known for offering such steep discounts on its newly released phones in global markets.

Xiaomi CEO hints at August launch of new Mi MIX and Mi Tablets

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Aug 3, 2021

Xiaomi has just recently held an official live video stream for its fans in China. During this live stream, the company’s CEO revealed that new smartphones and tablets will be announced this month.

The senior official of the Chinese tech giant stated that the latest developments of its handsets and tablets will be announced in August 2021. While the Lei Jun did not directly announce the models or reveal any finer details regarding these products, he did state that the company will hold a 2021 Annual conference on August 10, during which, it is expected that the executive could unveil upcoming smartphones and tablets that would be launching soon.

Going by recent rumors, the new smartphones and tablets in question could be the latest Mi MIX series model. Recently, a number of reports had surfaced regarding the Mi MIX 4, with its images being leaked while it is also confirmed to run MIUI 12.5. This device could launch sometime later this month, although, no official date has been revealed so far. Notably, the device might feature the under screen camera technology, which would be a first for the company.

Talking about the tablet, the model in question could be the Mi Pad 5. The latest tablet series is rumored to also have an August launch date as well and is expected to sport top notch specs like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chip with a 10.95 inch LCD display. Unfortunately, this is still unconfirmed at the moment, so take this report with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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RedmiBook Pro, RedmiBook e-Learning Edition Laptops launched in India, specifications, features, and price

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Aug 3, 2021

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi has been selling RedmiBook branded laptops in China since 2019. However, it is only today that the company took off covers from its first RedmiBook models in India. The country has received two new RedmiBook 15 series laptops called the RedmiBook Pro and RedmiBook eLearning Edition. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of both laptops.

RedmiBook Pro specifications and features

The RedmiBook Pro has a 15.6-inch LCD panel that offers a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The notebook is driven by the 11^th generation Intel Core i5-11300H CPU, Intel Iris X graphics, and 8 GB of DDR 3200 MHz RAM. It offers 128 GB and 256 GB NVMe SSD storage choices, and it comes preinstalled with Windows 10 Home, MS Office Home and Student Edition 2019, and Mi Smart Share for seamless file transfer.

The laptop promises a battery life of 10 hours and it carries support for 65W fast charging. It is equipped with an HD webcam and a pair of 2W speakers for stereo output with DTS Audio technology. The device has an intuitive keyboard with a scissor mechanism and a large-sized trackpad.

The device offers users connectivity options such as dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, a pair of USB 3.2 ports, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI slot, an Ethernet port, an SD card reader, and a 3.5mm microphone/headphone jack.

RedmiBook e-Learning Edition specifications and features

The RedmiBook e-Learning Edition is powered by the 11^th generation Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor. It comes with 8 GB of DDR4 3200MHz RAM, 256 GB SSD or 512 GB NVMe SSD storage. It will also come with a 15.6-inch FHD LCD screen, Windows 10 Home, MS Office Home and Student Edition 2019, Mi Smart Share, and DTS Audio technology. Both laptops will be treated with the Windows 11 upgrade when available.

RedmiBook Pro and RedmiBook e-Learning Edition pricing and availability

RedmiBook Pro is priced at Rs 49,999 (~$673), and with the HDFC Bank instant discount of up to Rs 3,500 (~$37), it can be purchased for Rs 46,499 (~$626). The RedmiBook e-Learning Edition with 256 GB SSD storage is priced at Rs 41,999 (~$565), whereas its 512 GB NVMe SSD variant is priced at Rs 44,999 (~$606). With HDFC Bank’s up to Rs 2,500 instant cashback offer, both models can be purchased for Rs 39,499 (~$532) and Rs 42,499 (~$572), respectively. The first sale of the RedmiBook duo will be carried at 12 PM (local time) on Aug. 6 in India through Mi.com, Flipkart, and Mi Home.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE in works for India, Mi 11T series to feature OLED screen

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Aug 3, 2021

Xiaomi is already selling the Mi 11 Lite 4G and Mi 11 Lite 5G in multiple markets. According to a reliable tipster Kacper Skrzypek, the company is working on another Lite monikered device for India called the Mi 11 Lite NE.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE may debut in September in India

#EXCLUSIVE: "lisa" device is #Mi11LiteNE, at least in India. What does NE mean…? New Era? Who knows? And how will it be called on Global? pic.twitter.com/ebpC4hFAhc

— Kacper Skrzypek 🇵🇱 (@kacskrz) August 2, 2021

According to the tipster, the Mi 11 Lite NE is codenamed as “lisa” and it is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset. The model number of this is 2109119DI. This model has already received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The “2109” model number indicates that this device may debut in India in September. Unfortunately, no other details of the smartphone are known yet.

While India was treated with the Mi 11 Lite 4G, the company is yet to release its 5G sibling in the country. Probably, instead of releasing the Snapdragon 780G chip powered Mi 11 Lite 5G, the company may unveil the Mi 11 Lite NE in India. However, the Lite NE phone may borrow some of its specs from the Mi 11 Lite 5G.

The Mi 11 Lite 5G has a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, Snapdragon 780G SoC, up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, and a 4,250mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It has a 20-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.

Mi 11T series to ditch LCD panel

The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro smartphones that debuted last year came with a 144Hz refresh rate supporting LCD screens. The Mi 10T was rebranded as the Redmi K30S handset in China. A recent report revealed that the company is now working on the Mi 11T and Mi 11T Pro (2107113SG model number) smartphones. Tipster Digital Chat Station has claimed that the Mi 11T series will be equipped with a 120Hz OLED screen instead of a 144Hz LCD screen.

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OPPO teases next-generation under-display camera technology offering Perspective Panoramic Screen

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Aug 3, 2021

With the advancement of technology, smartphone makers are now launching devices with unique features, such as under-display cameras and foldable screens. But there are only a handful of brands with such phones in the market.

ZTE recently launched its second smartphone with an under-display camera — ZTE Axon 30 which went on sale in China today. Xiaomi is gearing up to launch Mi MIX 4 with such technology and now OPPO seems to be next in line for launching a device featuring an under-display camera technology.

OPPO has now teased its next-generation under-display camera technology adding that the company never stopped exploring a more immersive display experience. It hinted at Perspective Panoramic Screen that is a combination of three technologies.

The company also added that more details about this will be revealed tomorrow, i.e. on 4th August. Liu Bo Bobee, President of OPPO China said that the technology has been in the works for over two years.

As per the reports, OPPO has used a custom display and a custom camera sensor for this new technology. It has also optimized the algorithm for optimized performance, including white balance, HDR, and AI defogging. We expect to know more about this new technology from the brand in the coming days.

OPPO isn’t the only smartphone maker that has a device with an in-display camera sensor in the pipeline. As noted, Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its Mi MIX 4 later this month while Samsung will be launching Galaxy Z Fold 3 with similar tech on 11th August. Honor, which became independent from Huawei earlier this year, is also set to launch its flagship smartphone with an in-display camera technology later this year.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 leaked images showcase smartphone with under-display camera

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Aug 3, 2021

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its new Mi MIX series smartphone — Xiaomi Mi MIX 4, marking the return of a MIX series smartphone after a gap of around three years. The device could get launched in China on 10th August.

Rumors indicate that the upcoming Mi MIX 4 will debut as the company’s first smartphone to feature an under-display camera sensor. Now, photos of this upcoming device have surfaced online which are allegedly obtained from the supplier’s factory.

The leaked images showcase the upcoming smartphone from Xiaomi which is in line with the previous leaks. The device is expected to have three sensors placed under the screen — fingerprint, camera, and light.

The company is said to be using a new generation of under-display camera technology and the sensor seems to have been placed in the middle of the screen. The bezels surrounding the display panel are quite narrow to offer an immersive full-screen experience.

As the company has opted for an in-display camera sensor, it won’t be possible to offer a 2K resolution screen and thus, the Mi MIX 4 will have Full HD+ screen resolution. But it is said to have better results compared to the regular 1080p panels.

Concept render of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 — Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 Concept Render

Based on the previous reports, the phone will feature a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ curved OLED display offering a high refresh rate. Under the hood, the device will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or Snapdragon 888+ SoC, coupled with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage.

In the camera department, it is expected to have a triple-camera setup on the back. It could feature a 50-megapixel Samsung GN1 primary camera sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 48-megapixel telephoto lens. The device is said to be powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging technology and is now confirmed to run MIUI 12.5 operating system based on Android 11.

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Realme RMX3381 could be V-series phone with Dimensity 810

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Aug 3, 2021

Last month, a new Realme phone with model number RMX3381 was approved by the TENAA authority of China. The listing revealed the images and key specifications of the smartphone. With TENAA certification in tow, this phone is likely to go official this month. A tipster from China has shared key details of the smartphone.

According to the tipster, the Realme RMX3381 will be aimed towards the offline market in China. She claimed that this device will be a part of the V-series and it will come equipped with an LCD panel, a 2.42GHz processor, and a 5,000mAh battery.

Another tipster has claimed that the device will carry support for a 90Hz refresh rate and it will be powered by the upcoming Dimensity 810 chipset. The forthcoming Realme 8s 5G phone is also packed with similar specs as the RMX3381 phone. However, they differ in the camera department.

Realme had previously revealed that Realme’s V-series phones will be named Realme V5 5G, Realme V15 5G, and Realme V25 5G. The V15 had debuted with Dimensity 800 chip onboard. Hence, there is a possibility that the Dimensity 810 SoC-powered Realme RMX3381 may break cover with the Realme V25 moniker. However, readers are advised to wait for further reports to know the correct marketing of the smartphone.

The alleged V25 has a 6.5-inch FHD+ LCD punch-hole display, a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging support, a side-facing fingerprint reader, and it runs on Android 11 OS. Its 2.42GHz octa-core processor is coupled with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It may arrive with a 16-megapixel front camera and a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit.

In comparison, the Realme 8s has a 6.5-inch LCD 90Hz display screen, a 5,000mAh battery with 33W rapid charging support, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and Realme 2.0 based Android 11. It is powered by a Dimensity 810 chip, 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. It has a 16-megapixel selfie camera and a 64-megapixel primary lens on the back.

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Apple’s upcoming MacBook Pro powered by M1X chipset appears in EEC filings

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Aug 3, 2021

Last year, Apple announced its all-new M1 chipset as a part of Apple Silicon, the company’s own lineup of processors based on ARM architecture. After that, the tech giant has launched a few Mac devices powered by the M1 chipset. Ever since that, there have been rumors about the new MacBooks powered by a new M1X chipset.

In the latest development, new MacBook models powered by the upcoming M1X chipset have appeared in Eurasian Economic Commission filings. The listing was first spotted by Consomac for two devices with model numbers A2442 and A2485.

It’s noteworthy that there are several models in the listing but most of them are simply related to the updates for the upcoming macOS coming this fall. Only two of the model numbers — A2442 and A2485 are new and don’t match existing inventory from the brand.

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg has suggested that Apple is still on track to launch new Mac devices powered by the M1X chipset in the coming months. He adds that soon after that, the Cupertino-based giant could launch a new high-end Mac Mini, followed by a new iMac and Mac Pro next year.

Apple MacBook Pro 2021 Render | Image Credit: Renders By Ian

For those who are unaware, the upcoming Apple MacBook Pro models are expected to come with an all-new design and two display options — 14-inch and 16-inch, featuring a Mini-LED screen. They are expected to feature a flat-edged design, a MagSafe charging port, and a few more ports, including HDMI and an SD-card slot reader.

Recently, it was reported that the new MacBook devices could be officially announced in September this year and could go on sale in October. To know for sure, we will have to wait and watch for new leaks or any announcement from the company.

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ZTE Axon 30 with under-display camera sensor goes on sale in China

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Aug 3, 2021

Last year, ZTE became the first company in the world to commercially launch a smartphone with an under-display camera sensor. A few days ago, the Chinese company launched a successor to that smartphone, dubbed ZTE Axon 30.

Today, the ZTE Axon 30 smartphone goes on sale in China in multiple memory variants. The 6GB RAM with 128GB storage variant is priced at 2,198 yuan (~$340) while the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage model costs 2,498 yuan (~$386).

There’s also an 8GB RAM with 256GB storage models, costing 2,798 yuan (~$433). The top-end model in the lineup with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage is priced at 3,098 yuan (~$479) but in the first sale, it costs 2,998 yuan (~$464).

The ZTE Axon 30 features a 6.92-inch AMOLED display with 1.07 billion colors and a screen resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels. It offers a 20.5:9 screen aspect ratio with a 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut. The device also comes with DTS: XUltra 3D sound effects that can provide an immersive audio and video experience.

The highlight of the smartphone remains the under-display camera technology. It has a multi-drive ACE circuit arrangement that makes the transition of the camera area under the screen more natural. The 7-layer screen structure, special OLED and more transparent cathodes, and high-transmittance arrays create better conditions for the camera sensor.

It features a 16 megapixels front camera with a single-pixel size of up to 1.12um. On the back, the device features a quad-camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel Sony IMX682 primary sensor, coupled with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 5-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth-of-field lens.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. It is equipped with memory fusion technology that can use 8GB from flash memory as Virtual storage (post push), combined with the 12GB physical RAM version, bumping up the available RAM to 20GB.

The ZTE Axon 30 runs the Android 11 operating system with the company’s MyOS 11 on top. It packs a 4,200mAh battery that supports 55W fast charging.

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iQOO 8 series launch date confirmed, here’s what to expect

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Aug 3, 2021

Earlier this week, the purported iQOO 8 was kept on display at the ChinaJoy 2021 tech trade show. Today, iQOO released an official confirmation through its Weibo handle that the iQOO 8 series will be made official at 7:30 PM (local time) on Aug. 17 in China.

The iQOO 8 lineup may possibly include two models namely, the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro. Rumors have suggested that the display, chipset, and charging capabilities will be the major attractions of the iQOO 8 series.

The iQOO 8 series will be the first phone(s) to feature Samsung’s E5 AMOLED LTPO display that is expected to offer a dynamic refresh rate of up to 120Hz, 2K+ resolution, and 10-bit colors. The smartphone that was showcased at ChinaJoy revealed that it has a centrally aligned punch-hole screen with curved edges. It is also expected to arrive with a larger in-display fingerprint scanning area.

Reports suggest that the V2141A Vivo phone that was approved by the MIIT authority of China could be one of the iQOO 8 series smartphones. The device was spotted with Snapdragon 888+ SoC, which is an overclocked version of the SD888 chip. It may come with up to 12 GB of RAM and 4 GB of virtual RAM. It may offer up to 256 GB of internal storage and will come preinstalled with OriginOS 1.0 based Android 11 OS.

The iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro may support 160W Flash Charge technology. If this turns out to be false, the company may at least offer 120W fast charge support on the iQOO 8 duo.

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Xiaomi advances to 338th position in Fortune Global 500 list

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Aug 3, 2021

China-based technology giant Xioami, which recently became the world’s second-largest smartphone brand after surpassing Apple in the second quarter of this year, has a new feather in its hat. The company has announced that it has advanced by 84 places in the list of Fortune Global 500 companies.

Xiaomi ranks 338th in Fortune Global 500 list

Xiaomi has been included in the Fortune Global 500 list for the third consecutive time and this year, the company has been placed at 338th position. This represents a significant jump of 84 positions compared to its 422nd rank last year.

Not just that, the Chinese giant reveals that it is the fastest-growing company in the Internet and Retail Category on the Fortune Global 500 list of the year.

Commenting on this development, Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Xiaomi Group, said: “Compared to our past achievements, I’m more focused on our potential growth. Xiaomi is still a very young yet ambitious company, full of motivation. I’d like to sincerely thank our Xiaomi Fans around the world as your unwavering support has helped make Xiaomi so lively and energetic. I think that this is not the limit for Xiaomi, and I am confident that people will see an even stronger, more powerful Xiaomi in the future, and we will achieve a much more outstanding record in the Fortune Global 500 list next year.”

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Xiaomi reported total revenue of RMB245.9 billion in 2020, securing 338th place in the Fortune Global 500 list of 2021. The company has continued to report rapid growth in revenue as well as net profit, exceeding the market expectations.

The company recently reported that it generated total revenue of 76.9 billion yuan (approximately $12 billion) in Q1 2021, marking a 54.7 percent year-on-year growth. It also recorded an adjusted net profit of 6.1 billion yuan (about $965 million) with profit witnessing a massive 163.8 percent year-on-year rise.

During Q1 2021, it shipped 49.4 million units and the gross profit for its smartphone business was around 12.9 percent. The company has been focusing on premium and high-end devices and is also expanding its footprints in the international markets as well as increasing focus on the retail business.

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RedmiBook India launch today: Here’s What you can Expect!

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Aug 3, 2021

Xiaomi has released many laptops under its own name in India, such as the Mi NoteBook 14 series. Now, the company is expected to offer new laptops in the Indian market under the Redmi branding. The much-rumored RedmiBook was recently teased and it was finally scheduled to launch on August 3 in India.

Today, we are rounding up everything we know so far about the RedmiBook for India.

Xiaomi RedmiBook(India) – What to Expect?

Which RedmiBook model can we expect?

Initially, Redmi did not disclose which model it will debut, nor did it show any of its designs. But, rumors suggested that the company will launch the RedmiBook 15 laptop at a budget price range in India.

Soon after it was rumored, the company confirmed the laptop’s arrival by creating a landing page on its official website. After corroborating the past leaks and the details received from the landing page, we’ve learned plenty of details about the laptop.

Display and Design

The upcoming RedmiBook 15 will feature the same design as the other RedmiBook laptop models launched in China. As the name suggests, it is expected to feature a 15.6-inch display with a Full-HD resolution. It will be an LCD screen with a thin-bezel design.

The laptop will have a similar design footprint to that of Apple’s MacBooks. It will have a Redmi branding below the display and feature a chiclet-style keyboard.

Cameras, Hardware, Software

According to the leaks, the RedmiBook 15 for India will have an HD webcam. It is expected to come powered by Inter’s 11th generation Core i3 and Core i5 processors paired with 8GB of RAM. It will come in two variants – a base 256GB of PCIe SSD storage variant and a higher 512GB of PCIe SSD storage variant.

The laptop will come with two 2W speakers making it produce a stereo sound experience. It is expected to come with a battery that will last for up to 10 hours and support 65W fast charging technology. The Notebook will run on Windows 10 operating system.

Pricing and Availability of the RedmiBook

The RedmiBook 15 is expected to come under ₹50,000(~$672) in India. It will be available in a single Charcoal Grey color variant.

Regarding its availability, Redmi has officially confirmed that the laptop will launch today i.e. 3rd August at 12 PM.

Notably, the RedmiBook 15 will compete with the yet to launch Realme Book. For those who are unaware, the Realme Book is expected to come under ₹40,000(~$538) in India.

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OPPO Reno6 Pro+ to be rebranded as Reno6 Pro in Europe

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Aug 3, 2021

In May, OPPO announced the Reno6, Reno6 Pro, and Reno6 Pro+ smartphones in China. Last month, the Chinese manufacturer announced the Reno6 and Reno6 Pro phones in some of the Asian markets including India. Fresh information reveals that the company will be launching the Reno6 Pro soon in Europe. However, its specifications will be different from the Reno6 Pro handset that debuted in other markets.

According to tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore, the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G for Europe will feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate and a 402ppi pixel density. The device features a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel.

The rear camera setup of the phone will feature a 50-megapixel main camera, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 13-megapixel telephoto sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device will come preinstalled with Android 11 OS, and it will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset.

It will be housing a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging. The device measures 160.8 x 72.5 x 7.99mm and weighs 188 grams. The leaked specifications suggest that the Reno6 Pro for Europe will be a rebadged version of China’s Reno6 Pro+ 5G.

At present, there is no information available on the pricing of the smartphone for the European markets. The renders show that the handset will be available in grey and blue colors. As far as the vanilla Reno6 for Europe is concerned, it will be the same Dimensity 900 powered device that debuted in China and other markets.

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 3, 2021

Benchmarking outfit AnTuTu has released the latest Android smartphone performance ranking for the month of July 2021. The Black Shark 4 Pro gaming phone reclaimed the number one spot from the Nubia Red Magic 6 which held sway in June 2021.

The Black Shark 4 Pro gaming phone has an average score of 854,439 points to reclaim the top spot. The score is a reflection of the top performance of the flagship gaming phone which is a result of the Snapdragon 888 chipset onboard as well as SSD+UFS 3.1 flash memory.

The Red Magic 6 Pro gaming phone followed closely in second place with an average score of 831163. The device has a built-in real small fan that can give full play to the performance of the Snapdragon 888.

It should be noted that the other models on the list are also Snapdragon 888-powered models. They including the OnePlus 9 Pro, OPPO Find X3 Pro, realme GT, OnePlus 9, vivo X60 Pro+, iQOO 7, Meizu 18, and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra completing the top 10.

In the mid-range segment, the Snapdragon 780G-powered Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite maintained its lead of the segment with an average score of 531960. The second and third places are the Honor 50 series, both of which are equipped with the Snapdragon 778G processor. Also in the top 10 are OPPO Reno 6 5G, Redmi 10X 5G, realme Q3 Pro Carnival Edition, OPPO K9 5G, iQOO Z3, Huawei nova 8 Pro, and Huawei nova 8.

It should be noted that the statistics are from July 1st to July 31st, 2021. The scores attributed to the models are the average score and not necessarily the highest.

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