OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T were the brand’s flagship smartphones of 2018. The handset currently runs OxygenOS 10 based on Android 10. They are eligible for Android 11 but have only received a single public beta build so far. Ahead of the stable release of OxygenOS 11, the devices are now receiving a new maintenance update.
OnePlus 6
According to an official announcement post on OnePlus Community, the brand has started seeding a new system update for the OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T. This update arrives as OxygenOS 10.3.12.
As per the official changelog, the latest software update bumps up the security patch to July 2021. Apart from that, the new update improves system stability and fixes some known issues.
Like any other OTA software update, the OxygenOS 10.3.12 for the OnePlus 6 and the OnePus 6T is being rolled out in a staged manner worldwide. Therefore, it may take some time to reach every unit.
That said, the upcoming Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 stable build should be the last major system update for these phones. It’s not known when this software build will be rolled out.
Samsung announced the Galaxy Buds Pro alongside the Galaxy S21 series. The 360 Audio feature powered by Dolby Head Tracking technology is one of the main highlights of this product. However, this feature is not supported on all devices. The company has been rolling out compatibility to some of its older handsets. The latest smartphone to add support for this feature is Galaxy M51.
Samsung Galaxy M51
The Galaxy M51 was one of the best budget smartphones launched by Samsung in 2020. The device debuted with One UI Core 2.1 based on Android 10. The handset was updated to Android 11-based One UI Core 3.1 earlier this year.
A few months later, the phone is now receiving yet another important system update. According to SamMobile, the latest system update for the Galaxy M51 adds support for 360 Audio via Galaxy Buds Pro.
Apart from bringing the compatibility for one of the primary features of Samsung’s flagship truly wireless earphones, the new update also bumps up the security patch level to June 2021.
That said, like any other OTA software update, this one is also being seeded out in batches. Therefore, it may take some time to reach every unit. Anyway, users of the phone can head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether their device has received the update.
Taiwanese tech company ASUS has a few heavy-hitting phones from its recent lineup, including the ROG Phone 3, which debuted with the Android 10 operating system. Many users of the ROG Phone 3 had expected a quick update of their devices with the new Android 11 OS when the new software became available last year. But ASUS declined from an immediate upgrade of the device when it introduced the first Android 11 update for its device back in December 2020.
Asus also overlooked the ROG Phone 3 in a subsequent update earlier this year. However, it seems the wait is over – at least for its home market of Taiwan. The Android 11 update is now in full motion in Taiwan, with the global users slated for the upgrade subsequently. The gaming flagship packs a lot of power with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset and up to 16GB of RAM. It is essential that Asus fast tracks the update of its devices to Android 11, as the next version of the OS, the Android 12, is already at the Developers stage, and a Steady version could be out in no distant time.
Many additions will come with the Android 11 update, which is up to 2.7GB in size. The new ZenUI design will come on stream with a revamped app system. There will be changes in the Quick Settings, power optimization for more excellent battery performance, new editing options, and adjustments in the notifications tray, among others.
The Asus ROG Phone 3 is already out of stock in some countries. It is a powerful smartphone that could receive more than one OS upgrade in its life cycle. However, the precedents already set by the ROG Phone 3 predecessors show some likelihood that this may be the only upgrade specified for the device. Subsequent events will determine whether this is the case or not.
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Ever since the launch of the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition, there have been talks about its global availability. While the phone is not launching in the global market any time soon, it is slated to launch on July 23 in the Indian market. Well, it won’t come with the same branding as it will be rebadged into Poco F3 GT. The F3 GT is the much-awaited POCO smartphone that the Indian market has been expecting for a long time.
As we are nearing the launch, let’s look at all the details learned so far.
Today, in this piece, we’ll do a specs rumor roundup of the Poco F3 GT.
Poco F3 GT Rumor Round-Up: What to Expect?
Display and Design
Back in April, a leak revealed that the Poco F3 GT carries the codename – (aresin), which matches the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition’s codename – Ares. Later, the same phone was seen in various Indian certifications confirming the F3 GT’s India launch.
Recently, the device was teased by Poco India on its Twitter handle, showcasing the phone’s glass sandwich design and aluminum alloy frame. Poco confirmed that the phone will be built like a tank with its series 7000 Aerospace-Grade Aluminium Alloy Frame.
Even though it will be a game-centric smartphone, the phone will boast a great camera setup. It is expected to feature a triple rear camera system with a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro unit. At the front, the device will sport a 16MP single camera for selfies.
Interestingly, the rear camera island will have a glowing edge on the top and bottom.
Hardware and Software
Rumors have it that the upcoming Poco F3 GT will come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. It will be paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
Just like the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition, the Poco F3 GT is also expected to feature gaming triggers. Unlike the touch-sensitive triggers, these will be physical, offering more comfort and clicks while gaming.
As for the battery, the device will pack a 5,065mAh cell with support for a whopping 67W fast charging technology. The F3 GT is touted to run on Poco UI (MIUI 12.5) out of the box.
Color variants of the Poco F3 GT
Last week, Poco teased the color variants of the smartphone. Interestingly, the company didn’t simply reveal the colorway of the device, rather it shared a video with a plethora of color options.
Fans were asked to screenshot the colors which they want to be launched in India, but later, Poco itself confirmed that only two colors will launch – the Gunmetal Silver and Predator Black.
While this is just a rough figure, the exact estimates were tipped by an Indian tipster Debayan Roy of Gadgetsdata. According to him, the Poco F3 GT will cost either ₹28,999 or ₹29,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The top variant with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is said to cost ₹31,999 or ₹32,999.
😍 Poco F3 GT Price in India :
8+128GB – Rs 28,999 or 29,999 12+256GB – Rs 31,999 or 32,999
Price is from a pretty reliable source but take this with little🧂.
— Debayan Roy (Gadgetsdata) (@Gadgetsdata) July 19, 2021
The smartphone will launch on July 23 at 12 PM on Flipkart. Later by the end of this month, the phone is expected to go on sale.
The prices of the F3 GT seem quite enticing, especially when the competitor OnePlus’ Nord 2 is about to launch. The Nord 2 is expected to launch with the same chipset and similar specifications, costing a little more.
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A10e in June 2019. This US-exclusive budget smartphone launched with Android 9.0 Pie (One UI). It was later updated to One UI Core 2.x based on Android 10. Now, it has finally started receiving the Android 11-based One UI Core 3.1 update.
Samsung Galaxy A10e
The Galaxy A10e is a lite variant of Galaxy A10. Unlike the latter, the former was only released in the United States. Two years after its announcement, Samsung is seeding the last major system update for this handset.
According to SamMobile, the Android 11 (One UI Core 3.1) update for the Galaxy A10e arrives with firmware version A102USQUBCUFC. Apart from bringing new features and UI changes, the new software update for the phone also bumps up the security patch level to July 2021.
Like any other OTA system update, this one is also being seeded out in batches. As a result, it may take some to reach every unit. Further, this device was carried out by almost all carriers in the US. If you own one of those models, they will likely get the update even later.
As mentioned earlier, Android 11 is the last major software update for the Galaxy A10e. However, the smartphone is eligible for at least four years of security updates. Hence, it should get maintenance updates up until 2023.
Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition is a disc-free console and uses the PlayStation Network account sign-in for in-game purchases and to download from the PlayStation Store. It comes with 825GB of internal storage and some in-built games, as well as a long list of impressive features. It seems Sony has silently introduced the PS5 Digital Edition (CFI-11000B) in its home market of Japan, while it could be available globally by the end of July 2021.
The safety guide user manual was spotted A recent report indicates that the new PS5 Digital Edition is about 300g lighter than the original PS5 console (CFI-10000B), thus fuelling speculations on what changes could have been done on the new console.
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Although, as stated earlier, the new PS5 Digital Edition comes without a disc compartment – all the games will be gotten via an internet connection from the Sony PlayStation Store and downloaded to the device. The absence of a disc compartment could be part of why the new model is lighter than the original, although there could be other reasons not yet specified. A complete teardown of the PS5 Digital Edition is needed before being specific on the device’s internal changes.
Apart from a new thumbscrew that makes for easier installation of the vertical stand for the console and the absence of a disc compartment, there are no visible differences between the PS5 Digital Edition and its predecessor. The new console guarantees lightning-fast loading with an ultra-high-speed SSD, 3D audio, haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and access to very compelling and incredible new PlayStation games from the PlayStation Store. When connected to an HDR-compliant TV, the console produces 4K-TV gaming videos, with vibrant and life-like colors displayed for an immersive gaming experience.
The lightweight nature of the PS5 Digital Edition could also be that more efficient, and lightweight internal components were used for the new console, resulting in a significantly lighter model.
Xiaomi released the Android 11 update for the Redmi K20 in China in February. Later, the device’s rebranded mode Mi 9T got this update at the end of May. Now, almost two months later, the Redmi K20 has started receiving the Android 11 update in India.
Redmi K20
Xiaomi has been delivering MIUI 12.5 update for eligible smartphones worldwide for the past few months. At the same time, the company has been also seeding out the Android 11 update.
Some devices like the Redmi K20 Pro got these updates together. However, others like Redmi K20 are receiving them separately.
That said, the Android 11 update for the Redmi K20 in India arrives with build number V12.1.4.0.RFJINXM. The software build is currently being rolled out in batches like any other OTA system update. Therefore, it may take some time to reach every unit.
The Redmi K20 launched with MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie. So far, the handset has received Android 10 and Android 11 along with MIUI 11 as well MIUI 12. It should soon get MIUI 12.5 update.
Last but not least, as per a reliable tipster, the phone will likely get MIUI 13 in the future. However, we don’t expect Xiaomi to provide Android 12.
The Axon 30 Ultra launched for global markets in May. Today, ZTE has announced that it is rolling out an update to the phone but there is a catch.
ZTE Axon 30 Ultra
According to a tweet by ZTE Device (@ZTEDevice), the update is available for download from its official website. It doesn’t say anything about an OTA, so it is safe to assume that a manual download will be the only way to get the download.
The website will ask you to choose your region – EEA and non-EEA. Regardless of the region, the download size comes in at 2.8GB.
Get the latest software update for your Axon 30 Ultra! Now available on our official website. To download it, visit our support center here: https://t.co/WNsyeLBeTu
The changelog posted by ZTE mentions the latest version of the Google security patch, updates to the bootup logo and animation, and fixes for issues to improve system stability.
The Axon 30 Ultra has a 6.67-inch curved display with a 144Hz refresh rate. There is a centered punch hole that is home to a 16MP front-facing camera. the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor and comes with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
There are three 64MP cameras on the back – one is the main camera, the second is a wide-angle camera, and the third is an ultrawide angle camera. There is an 8MP telephoto camera too. The Axon 30 Ultra packs a 4600mAh battery and has support for 66W fast charging.
Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite, Global Version which generally retails for $60 is now available at a discounted price of $46.73 only at AliExpress. This flash deal ends in 15 hours.
Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite comes with a stylish 1.4” TFT color touch display and an auto-brightness function. The smartwatch features more than 120 watch faces and allows for customization of faces, to make your unique display image.
To monitor and maintain your health and athletic needs, Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite comes with 11 dedicated workout modes, a 24*7 heart rate monitor, calorie counter, step counter, sleep tracker, etc. The smartwatch also allows you to view calls, messages, and app notifications and play and control your music remotely.
Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite is 5ATM water-resistant and comes with an average battery life of 9 days. The global version of this smartwatch is now available at AliExpress for a discounted price of $46.73 only. Please note that this price is applicable to the Black, Blue, and Ivory color variants ordered from the China warehouse. This flash deal ends in 15 hours. So place your order asap.
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Xiaomi is expected to launch at least 13 new devices in the second half of 2021. Some of these handsets could belong to the Mi MIX 4 series and Mi CC11 series. The information regarding the chipsets powering two such smartphones has now appeared online.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Pro
Popular MIUI tipster Kacper Skrzypek (@kacskrz) has revealed the SoCs present inside two upcoming Xiaomi smartphones. One of them has been even certified by FCC.
As per the tipster, the device with model number 2107113SG has recently arrived on FCC. This handset is codenamed ‘vili’ and will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888.
He suggests it to be Mi 11T, however, vili was previously said to be part of Mi MIX 4 series. The device was certified by EEC in May. According to Xiaomiui, this phone will flaunt an AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Further, as per Kacper, another Xiaomi phone codenamed ‘lisa’ will be featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. Information regarding this smartphone had already appeared in April.
According to Xiaomiui, this handset will sport a 90Hz display wth a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen of the phone may also house a camera underneath it.
Lastly, it will include a 64MP Samsung GW3 primary camera, an ultra-wide camera, and a telemacro camera. This camera system will support 8K video recording as well as 960 FPS slow-mo video recording.
Unfortunately, the official marketing name of this smartphone is a mystery. But we believe it could belong to the rumored Mi CC11 series.
That said, we expect to learn more about these phones in the coming days ahead of their official launch.
The Mi MIX 4 is one of the key flagship phones Xiaomi has planned to launch in the second half of the year. It will be the second Mi MIX phone launched this year, but unlike the Mi MIX Fold which is a foldable, this will have a standard candybar design.
The device has already been certified by TENAA, though the agency is yet to publish its full specifications. It has now received the Compulsory Certification of China and the certificate confirms that it will support 120W fast charging.
A leak from last month first revealed that the phone will have support for 120W fast charging and pack a 5000mAh battery. Now, we know that it is true. The device will also support 15W, 27W, and 66W fast charging.
It has been reported that the Mi MIX 4 will have an under-display camera. It is also expected to have impressive rear cameras, a 1080p screen with a high refresh rate, a Snapdragon 888 Plus processor, and should run MIUI 13 out of the box.
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has unveiled a new children’s smartwatch under the MITU brand. The smartwatch dubbed MITU Children’s Learning Watch 5X comes with an upgraded safety positioning, support for children’s WeChat, as well as a high-definition dual-camera.
The MITU Children’s Learning Watch 5X comes just about a month after the MITU Children’s 4G Phone Watch 5C was announced. This new model comes with several upgrades such as 12-fold safety positioning, as well as 3D floor positioning. The watch also comes with dynamic capture positioning which lets the parent know the exact floor level the child is located.
The smartwatch packs a 1.52-inch retina screen with a high-definition resolution of 360x 400 pixels, and a pixel density (PPI) of over 355ppi. The display screen is covered by a sturdy Corning Gorilla 3 protection giving it a surface hardness of 7H. The screen is thus scratch-resistant.
Further, the MITU Watch 5X comes with support for 4G full Netco and packs a built-in 8MP side camera and a 5MP front camera. The front camera allows the parent to see the child during a video call while the side camera gives the parent the leverage to view the child’s surrounding environment. The camera comes with autofocus, a built-in high-precision 3-axis gyroscope sensor, and support for electronic image stabilization (EIS) video shooting.
In addition, the smartwatch supports children’s watch WeChat. The child can add friends, send messages, and make audio and video calls with mobile phone WeChat and children’s watch WeChat. It also supports Tencent’s QQ app allowing the watch to add friends, chat, and video calls with children’s watch QQ.
In terms of battery life, MITU Children’s Learning Watch 5X packs a built-in 900mAh battery with a daily standby of 6 days. For daily standard use, the watch can last between 3-4 days and for heavy use, you get roughly 1-2 days of battery life.
The new watch also supports 2ATM water resistance which means it can withstand water of depth less than 20 meters. The device also supports one-key drainage, effectively enhances the waterproof performance of the watch, and makes playing more secure.
The MITU Children’s Learning Watch 5X is presently on presale in China via the Youpin website for 579 yuan (~$89). It comes in Blue and Pink colors.
The source also shared images of the new MagDart series of wireless chargers, which has revealed certain details regarding the upcoming products. Looking at these images, it is clear that the Chinese smartphone maker is working on at least two variants of MagDart wireless chargers. One appears to be noticeably slim, while the other sports a bulkier design. Apparently, the thinner version will offer 15W wireless charging and its body will be sleeker than the Apple MagSafe.
On the other hand, the second MagDart charger is quite a bit larger than this model and will reportedly offer high wireless charging rates that will rival modern wired fast charging tech. We can even observe a grill below its USB Type C port, which is likely for airflow to keep thermals in check during charging. Unfortunately, finer details like the exact charging rates regarding this model are currently unknown, although, the products hints at few interesting things that we can expect in the near future.
First, this would mark the first commercial Android handset featuring magnetic wireless charging like Apple’s MagSafe. In other words, it marks another important milestone in the Android market, especially related to wireless charging tech, and we could expect other OEMs to follow suit.
Secondly, it also implies that Realme will launch a new smartphone that supports MagDart charging, and it could also be working on additional magnetic-based accessories for its future smartphones.
We are expecting more details soon, so stay tuned to Gizmochina.
There are already a handful of foldable smartphones on the market from various brands. However, none of these models have an IP rating for water and dust resistance. That will change this year with the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3.
The two new Samsung foldable phones will have an IPX8 rating which means that they can survive a continuous immersion in water. However, the X means that it hasn’t been tested for protection against solid objects (dust). The info about their ingress protection was revealed by Max Weinbach (MaxWinebach) on Twitter.
This is a significant feature for foldable devices and fans of Samsung’s foldable line will be happy about it.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 will be announced at the next Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for August 11. The former will have a 6.5-inch cover display, a 7.5-inch internal display, Snapdragon 888 processor, an in-display camera on the inside, and triple rear cameras on the back. It will also have a 4500mAh battery and support for wired, wireless, and reverse wireless charging. It has also been confirmed that it will support stylus input.
Leaks have reported that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 will have a 6.7-inch main screen, a 1.9-inch cover display, a Snapdragon 888 processor, two rear cameras, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a centered punch hole for the front-facing camera.
Last year, Samsung launched the Galaxy M21 in India. The device received an overwhelming response from consumers, mostly young millennial and Gen Z consumers who were captivated by the monster features which the affordable mid-range smartphone brings. The Korean tech giant has now followed up with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition in India.
The Galaxy M21 2021 Edition follows the footsteps of its predecessor, offering a superior specs lineup and several innovations focused on giving consumers optimum value for their money. Talking of the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display. The display supports 420nits brightness and is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
The M21 2021 is powered by an Exynos 9611 10nm SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM. There is a second variant with 4GB LPDDR4x RAM. Both versions are accompanied by 128GB and 64GB UFS 2.1 storage respectively that are expandable up to 512GB via micro SD card. The device crams a monstrous 6000mAh battery under the hood which will surely deliver some extended period of usage. It features support for 15W fast charging via USB-C.
For optics, the Galaxy M21 2021 Edition packs a 48MP rear camera with a Samsung GM2 sensor, teaming up with an 8MP 123° ultra-wide-angle camera with f/2.2 aperture, and a 5MP depth sensor with f/2.2 aperture. There is also an LED flash. For selfies, there is a 20MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture. Note that the setup is similar to the first-gen Galaxy M21 but the main 48MP sensor isn’t the Samsung GM1 sensor but the GM2 on this model. It runs on Android 10-based One UI 2.0 but we expect Samsung to push the Android 11 update in no distant time.
As for the pricing and availability, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition is priced at Rs. 12,499 (~$168) for the 4GB RAM with 64GB storage version while the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version is priced at Rs. 14499 (~$194). The device will go on sale from July 26 via Amazon.in and Samsung.com as well as on select retail stores.
As per the auction listing on StockX, the startup’s first product, the true wireless earbuds, has recorded the highest bid of 1,029 US Dollars. This is more than 10 times its original retail price, which is set at 99 US Dollars. While the earbuds will practically be the same as the ones that will go on sale from July 27, these are limited editions and are serialized between 1 to 100. In other words, it is likely to be highly sought after by enthusiasts that can’t wait to get their hands on the new Ear 1 TWS earbuds.
The auction will be over tomorrow, so for those interested, you still have a chance on grabbing a limited edition pair. Carl Pei has been quite secretive with Nothing’s first product, but the official did reveal key specifications of the earbuds in a recent interview. The Ear 1 TWS earbuds will arrive with active noise cancellation support and will offer up to 36 hours of battery life depending on use.
The fastest-growing smartphone brand realme has launched two new realme GT series devices in its home country China These phones, called realme GT Master Edition and realme GT Master Explorer Explorer Edition, feature a unique suitcase-inspired design, Qualcomm chipsets, high-refresh-rate display, fast charging, and more. Let’s take a detailed look at these handsets.
realme GT Master Edition Series Specifications and Features
The realme GT Master Edition series is co-designed by Naoto Fukasawa. He is the same Japanese industrial designer who was responsible for the design of previous realme Master Edition phones.
However, unlike those smartphones, which were merely new design variants of existing models, the new Master Edition phones are new handsets by themselves.
These devices sport an identical suitcase-inspired design made out of vegan leather. They also come in a standard glass finish. The regular realme GT Master Edition comes in three options, namely Suitcase Gray, Dawn, and Snow Mountain. Whereas, the realme GT Master Explorer Edition also comes in an additional Suitcase Apricot version.
The vanilla Realme GT Master Edition features a 6.43-inch Samsung Super AMOLED display (flat) with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 91.7% screen-to-body ratio, punch-hole, and 1,000 nits peak brightness. As for performance, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC.
On the other hand, the realme GT Master Explorer Edition features a much powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC. It also flaunts a 6.55-inch Samsung Super AMOLED display (curved) with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, 6,000,000:1 contrast ration, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 92.1% screen-to-body ratio, punch-hole, and 1,100 nits peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
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For photography and videography, the cheaper model uses a 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera setup on the back and a 32MP front-facing camera. Whereas, the premium model arrives with a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor with OIS, 16MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP macro camera, and a 32MP selfie camera.
On the connectivity front, the handsets support dual-SIM, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC, and USB Type-C port. Unfortunately, they lack a MicroSD card slot as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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Anyway, they include all the essential sensors like an accelerometer, in-display fingerprint sensor, compass, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, and proximity sensor. Additionally, the realme GT Master Explorer Edition alone sports a dual-speaker system with support for Dolby Audio. However, both of them have Hi-Res Audio certification.
Both phones run realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 and support 65W SuperDart fast charging. The Master Edition is backed by a 4,300mAh battery, while the Master Explorer Edition houses a 4,500mAh battery.
Last but not least, the smartphones measure around 8-9mm in thickness and weigh about 174-185g.
realme GT Master Edition Series Price and Availability
The realme GT Master Edition series will retail for the following price tags in China.
realme GT Master Edition
8GB + 128GB – ¥2,399 ($371)
8GB + 256GB – ¥2,599 ($402)
realme GT Master Explorer Edition
8GB + 128GB – ¥2,899 ($448)
12GB + 256GB – ¥3,199 ($494)
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The devices will be available for grabs at 4 PM (local time) for those who registered for the Early Acces sale. Pre-orders will be opened post that, followed by the first open sale on July 27. The realme GT Master Explorer Edition customers will be eligible for a flat ¥100 ($15) discount for a limited time.
There’s no official word on the phone’s availability outside mainland China. However, it may launch at least in India.
A new report has revealed that upcoming flagship smartphones from China based vendors will re-adopt ToF camera sensors (Time of Flight). The news arrives as even Apple gears up to include new ToF based LiDAR sensors on its 2021 iPhone Pro lineup.
HONOR 50 Pro
According to a DigiTimesreport, industry sources close to the matter have revealed that Chinese brands are raising orders for components and lenses related to the ToF cameras. An example being Honor, which recently adopted ToF sensors on its flagship Honor 50 Pro series through Taiwan based supply chain. The suppliers include GaAs foundries Win Semiconductors, Advanced Wireless Semiconductor (AWSC), and others that will also supply Apple with 3D face ID sensors and ToF LiDAR scanners for iPhones.
Furthermore, the source added that certain Huawei P50 series smartphone models will also adopt ToF cameras as well. On the other hand, major smartphone maker, Samsung Electronics, might not be bringing back ToF cameras in its new premium grade flagship handsets and is unlikely to release a smartphone that features this camera this year.
3D ToF sensing technology on OPPO R17 Pro
Although, the source believes that the Taiwanese suppliers are expected to see robust orders in the second half of this year, partly due to strong sales of 5G PA devices and VSCEL chips for new iPhones and flagship smartphones from China based vendors.
POCO India has just shared a new teaser on its official Twitter handle. In this tweet, the company targetted the mobile gaming audience, highlighting the 480Hz high touch sampling rate of its upcoming smartphone, the F3 GT.
The Chinese smartphone maker even shared the benefits of having high touch sampling rate in this tweet. stating that it offers gamers a smoother and more accurate response. This, in turn, translates to a better gameplay experience during intense fights that could mean the difference between winning and losing, especially in a first person shooter game. The company adds that its 480Hz touch sampling rate is the fastest in the industry and offers a major step up from the general 180Hz touch sampling rates.
We've got the magic touch! With a touch sampling rate of 480Hz, experience the display respond to your touches in no time, is it really a surprise that we left everyone else behind? 😎
The POCO community is the first to know all these awesome deets. Want to join? Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/y8NlnIoYFR
The display of the POCO F3 GT also offers a 120Hz refresh rate as well, along with a 10 bit AMOLED panel that supports HDR10+. Furthermore, the device also offers other features that help improve gameplay, including the new Maglev Triggers. The device is set to be unveiled on the 23rd of July 2021. So stay tuned as we will be covering any new teasers or reports prior to the announcement of this new smartphone.
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Tecno Mobile has launched the Tecno Pop 4 LTE smartphone in the Philippines. The Pop 4 LTE seems to be customized for the Philippines market and is hugely affordable for its stated price of Php 3,590 (~$71), which is the cheapest it can get.
Tecno has carved a niche globally as a company with a significant focus on the lower end of the consumer spectrum, delivering some well-kitted smartphones for quite impressive and affordable prices worldwide. The possible thing about the Tecno Pop 4 LTE is that it may be powered by a cheaper and less powerful chipset, which has implications performance-wise. The MediaTek Quad-Core processor and the Android 10 Go Edition operating system it runs will give it some lift.
The specs look good for its price, as the Tecno Pop 4 LTE has a dual SIM setup, a massive 5,000mAh battery, and a 6.52-inch high-definition IPS screen. The memory spec for the Tecno Pop 4 LTE is 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, which is expandable via the MicroSD slot. The 2GB of RAM implies that the device cannot pack many applications due to the limited space. The camera setup consists of 5MP front and rear cameras, with the rear camera also sporting QVGA (AI) and LED flash. The smartphone supports 4G LTE which distinguishes it from the original POP 4 launched last year. Further, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner as an additional layer of security for the user.
Tecno Pop 4 LTE supports wireless and Bluetooth connectivity, has GPS functionality, and is already available in the Philippines via Shopee stores across the country.
Tecno is a subsidiary of Transsion Holdings. The parent company’s market share rose by up to 60% in the first half of 2021 emerging as a major player in Africa, South East Asia, the Middle East, and South America. Apparently, to consolidate its market share, the brand is releasing the budget Pop 4 LTE to cater to the needs of low-income earners in targeted markets. The brand is also targeting the high-end market with the recent launch of its first flagship model – the Tecno Phantom X.
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