Xiaomi has sold 1.2 billion US Dollars worth of debt through a dollar bond deal that was offered to global investors. The news arrives as the company faces scrutiny amid increasing pressure from China.
According to a Bloombergreport, the Chinese tech giant’s sales included 400 million uS Dollars worth of 30 year green bond. The other 800 million US Dollars were for 10 year bonds. As per sources close to the matter, the borrower had also received a sales quota of 1.2 billion US Dollars from China’s National Development and Reform Commission. For those unaware, the move from the brand arrives as China tightens the reins around its major domestic tech firms.
Back in 2020, the company had raised nearly 5 billion US Dollars from the sale of various securities. It also reported strong growth in its core smartphone business as well at the start of this year. But now, it seems like the firm is aiming on expanding beyond consumer electronics products, with the reports surfacing of the company working on building its own electric vehicle as well. Xiaomi recently stated that new projects for its green bond proceeds include clean transportation and renewable energy.
Earlier today (8th July 2021), a Redmi officially shared a post on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, using an unknown Xiaomi product. While a few Weibo users speculated that it might be a new smartphone, but the official claimed that this is not the case.
The official in question is Wang Teng, the Product Director of the Chinese tech giant, who shared a post on Weibo using the unidentified Xiaomi device. When replying to one of the comments for this post that thought this was a “new smartphone”, the executive hinted at the new device not being a handset. In other words, this unknown product from Xiaomi could be a new tablet.
Unfortunately, the name of this tablet is currently unknown as of right now. Although, we had recently reported on Xiaomi’s Mi Pad 5, which was also recently spotted on China’s MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology). This tablet has been rumored to launch for a while now. It will reportedly feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while a lower variant is expected to sport the Snapdragon 860 SoC.
The Mi Pad 5 s expected to feature an 11 inch FHD LCD display panel with a 2560 x 1600px resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 240hz touch sampling rate. However, this is just speculation at the moment so take this report with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available.
Vivo is all set to launch the Vivo S10 and S10 Pro smartphones on July 15 in China. Ahead of the launch, the official renders of both models have appeared to reveal their design. The images are available through popular Chinese retailer sites like JD.com and Suning.
As can be seen in the image (via) below, the Vivo S10 and S10 Pro have an identical rear design. The S10’s triple camera setup is headlined by a 64-megapixel camera, whereas the S10’s triple camera system has a 108-megapixel primary camera. The display of both phones seems to feature a wider notch that houses a pair of selfie cameras.
Vivo S10 and Vivo S10 Pro
The Vivo S10 Pro is speculated to feature a 6.44-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ 90Hz display, Dimensity 1100 chipset, 8 GB / 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, a 44-megapixel dual selfie camera system, and support for 44W rapid charging.
At present, there is no concrete information on the specifications of the Vivo S10. Probably, it may borrow most of its specs from the S10 Pro and mainly differ in the camera department.
In related news, Vivo is also working on the Vivo X70 series of smartphones. Rumors have it that it may go official in September in China. A recent leak revealed that it may feature a 6.56-inch FHD+ display and its main camera may offer an f/1.15 aperture and 5-axis image stabilization.
According to an AndroidAuthorityreport, the move from the South Korea tech giant was first noticed on Reddit. Apparently, the company has started copyright claim strikes to take down images and videos from the leaks provided by AllAboutSamsung‘s Max Jambor, who added that this is “just the beginning” and that some of the images will disappear within days. Similarly, another known tipster Evan Blass has also suggested that he would be deleting posts related to Samsung.
The tipster also stated that the brand is going after the original leaker, and no the media outlets and other portal that are reporting on these leaks. Notably, even Xiaomi has also recently been chasing after leaks in recent times. For those unaware, leaks are technically breaches of company confidentiality. So the move from major tech giants on leakers arrives as no surprise.
Samsung today started copyright striking images and videos of their unreleased products. Some of the leaked images will dissappear within the next few days
While Samsung has copyright claimed various images, leaks usually spread quickly so it might not actually have an effect on them overall. Furthermore, these also do not include text based leaks either. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing more updates if notable information surfaces regarding this matter.
The Galaxy Buds2 are Samsung’s upcoming TWS. They are in the news for a while now. As a result, we know almost everything about it, including their price. But now, out of the blue, the new pair of earphones are said to come with a feature that was initially said to be missing.
Since the beginning, the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 have been reported to lack ANC (Active Noise Cancellation). However, a picture shared by @UniverseIce says something else.
According to a screenshot of the Galaxy Wearable app tweeted by Ice Universe, the forthcoming Galaxy Buds2 may support ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) after all. Max Jambor and @FrontTron also confirm the same by replying to this tweet.
As per previous reports, the Galaxy Buds2 will feature a similar design as the Galaxy Buds Pro. They will be available in four colors, namely black, white, violet, and green. The earbuds are codenamed ‘berry’ and bear model number SM-R177.
This week makes it five years since Niantic launched its most popular game Pokemon Go. Although the frenzy surrounding the highly popular gaming isn’t as it was in 2016, the game is still extremely popular and is still generating revenue in billions for the company. Data released by research firm Sensor Tower shows that Niantic has grossed over $5 billion since it was first launched in July 2016. That’s an average of a billion yearly Sensor Tower analytics shows.
The COVID 19 induced lockdown which enveloped the entire world in 2020 has been shown to have favoured the gaming industry and Niantic’s Pokemon Go isn’t left behind. The data by sensor Tower shows that the company raked in an estimated $1.3 billion USD in 2020. This is the company’s best record year yet, far eclipsing te previous record set in 2019 when the company grossed around $400 million from Pokémon Go players.
Sensor Tower attributes the game’s success in 2020 to Niantic’s updates to the game. The company, leveraging on the lockdown, made the virtual reality game more suited to a world where it isn’t feasible for people to assemble in large crowds or go out for walks. This seems to have resonated well with fans considering the record-setting revenue.
Niantic has already hinted that it plans to revert some of the changes which were triggered by the pandemic. However, some of the changes will still be retained while a couple of new tweaks will be added. While we don’t have the data for Pokemon Go’s revenue for this year so far, the game still seems to enjoy some popularity as the company is set to host its online Pokémon Go Fest on July 17 and 18. In-person events will be hosted in some cities on July 17 with admission set at $5, down from $14.99 in previous years, as a result of the game’s five-year anniversary.
The Galaxy A52 is one of the best Samsung smartphones released in 2021. The handset comes in two variants – 4G and 5G. Now, according to new findings, the South Korean tech giant may launch yet another version of this phone.
As per @_the_tech_guy on Twitter, Samsung has started firmware development for a device with model number SM-A528B. He says that this smartphone will go official as Galaxy A52s 5G in India. The phone has been also certified by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards).
Similarly, according to Twitter user @FrontTron, Samsung will be also releasing the so-called Galaxy A52s 5G in South Korea with three model numbers, namely SM-A528N, SM-A528N-00, and SM-A528NK.
Unfortunately, nothing else is known about this handset apart from its model numbers. But we expect to learn more about it via leaks, certifications, and teasers before its official announcement in the near future.
As far as specs are concerned, we can anticipate the so-called Galaxy A52s 5G to have the exact same features as the original Galaxy A52 5G with minor changes. The new model could come with a different camera setup, larger battery, or maybe even a faster processor.
What are your thoughts on the upcoming Samsung SM-A528? Do you think there’s a need for a Galaxy A51s 5G within months as the Galaxy A52 5G is already good enough for most people? Do let us know in the comment section below.
Huawei officially unveiled the latest version of its proprietary operating system HarmonyOS 2 on June 2. This iteration comes with several interesting features including cross-platform usage. At the unveiling, the company announced the upgrade plan for HarmonyOS 2 and not only supports the latest flagship models such as the Huawei Mate 40 series but also covers a large number of mid-to-high-end models and entry-level models. Even the Mate 9 that was released five years ago did not miss out on this upgrade.
Thus, it wasn’t surprising when the company disclosed just days after the launch that the OS has been installed in over 10 million devices. Huawei has now given an update of that information, disclosing that the HarmonyOS 2 has been installed in over 25 million devices globally. We expect the figure to increase exponentially as Huawei pushes the update to more models. The company plans to upgrade up to 100 models but at present, the new HarmonyOS 2 has only been pushed to 69 models since released.
According to Huawei’s official plan, the Mate Xs, Mate 20 series, Nova 6/7/8 series, and Huawei MatePad will be updated in the third quarter of 2021. In the fourth quarter, the upgrade will be extended to Huawei Smart Screen V series 2021, Smart Screen S series, Smart Screen X65, Mate 20 X series, P30 series, Mate X, Huawei Enjoy 20 series, Huawei Maimang 9, Huawei Tab M6, Enjoy Tablet 2 and so on.
Furthermore, Huawei’s upgrade schedule shows that by the first half of 2022, Huawei Mate 10 series, P20 series, nova5 series, Mate 9 series, P10 series, Huawei Smart Screen V series, Huawei Tab M5, Enjoy Tablet and others will equally receive the HarmonyOS 2 push.
With this schedule, the Chinese company projects that the new OS will be installed on up to 100 devices ranging from smartphones, tablets, smart screens, to other smart terminals. The company had in January this year projected that the user base of HarmonyOS would have reached 300 million by December 2021. If that isn’t achieved this year, it will be a sure thing next year. Apart from its own devices, HoarmonyOS is open for use by other OEMs. We have already seen Mideo launch a couple of HarmonyOS 2-running smart gadgets.
Xiaomi is reportedly working on the next Mi MIX series flagship phone. While its official moniker is not known yet, the rumor mill is calling it Mi MIX 4 tentatively. It is speculated that it could be Xiaomi’s first smartphone to feature an in-display selfie camera. A new leak courtesy of the tipster Ice Universe reveals that the Mi MIX 4’s in-display camera will not be visible to the naked eye. This will allow the device the next generation Mi MIX smartphone to offer a truly full-screen experience.
The same tipster had previously claimed that the Mi MIX 4 is very likely to sport a curved screen design. Another leak claimed that the Mi MIX 4 will be flaunting a custom-made display that may offer a unique viewing experience.
In terms of the appearance of UPC, the upcoming MIX4 will be better, and traces of UPC will not be visible to the naked eye. pic.twitter.com/2d3nihemGR
The Mi 11 Ultra that debuted earlier is the most powerful flagship phone from Xiaomi. It features a 6.81-inch OLED curved edge display that offers a Quad HD+ resolution. A recent report had claimed that the Mi MIX 4 will be costlier than the Mi 11 Ultra, but its resolution will be limited to FHD+ resolution. Probably, it may cost more than 6,000 Yuan (~$926).
Speculations are rife that the Mi MIX 4 will be driven by the Snapdragon 888 or the newly unveiled Snapdragon 888 Plus chip and it may draw power from a 4,500mAh battery. It is expected to support 120W fast charging and 80W wireless charging.
The Mi MIX 4 is highly likely to come preinstalled with the upcoming MIUI 13 custom UI. A recent report claimed that the company may hold a launch event in mid or late August to announce multiple products such as Mi MIX 4, Mi Pad 5 series, Mi CC1, and MIUI 13.
In the past, Samsung has launched a number of rebranded phones in different markets. This trend will likely continue this year as a device dubbed Samsung Galaxy M22 was seen in various certifications hinting that it could be a rebadged Samsung Galaxy F22. Now, the phone has appeared on Thailand’s NBTC and Indonesia’s TKDN listings taking us closer to the launch. Additionally, the entry-level Galaxy A12s has also appeared on TKDN.
The Galaxy M22 smartphone has arrived with an SM-M22FV model number, whereas, the Galaxy A12s emerged with the model number SM-A127F/DS. Both the phones are 4G powered devices with dual-SIM support.
Consolidating these certifications with the previous ones, and we get the specs sheet on the table. The Galaxy M22 will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM. The handset appeared with massive 6,000mAh battery with a support for 25W fast charging.
On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy A12s is said to be a minor upgrade over the original Galaxy A12. Although the specs are not yet available, the phone’s listing was seen on Samsung Phillippines website. Moreover, the phone also arrived at the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certifications.
If it is a minor upgrade over its predecessor, we can expect an HD+ display panel, a budget MediaTek Helio SoC, and a quad-camera setup.
With these many listings over the past few days, all we can do is wait for an official announcement from the company.
Samsung is reportedly working on the Galaxy S21 FE flagship. Some reports have claimed that the company has postponed the release of the S21 FE to October due to the ongoing global chip shortage issue. However, it seems that the smartphone may launch earlier than October as it has appeared at China’s TENAA certification site with full specifications and images. Another leak by reputed tipster Evan Blass gives a 360-degree look at the upcoming flagship phone.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE specifications (Rumored)
The Galaxy S21 FE’s TENAA listing reveals that it has a 6.4-inch AMOLED panel that offers an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. Here is Blass’ leak that gives a 360-degree view of the S21 FE.
The TENAA listing mentions that the S21 FE will have a 12-megapixel front camera, and its rear camera setup will comprise of a 32-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel secondary lens, and an 8-megapixel third camera. Probably, there is an error in the listing as previous reports have claimed that the S21 FE has a 32-megapixel front camera and 12 + 12 + 8-megapixel triple rear cameras.
The 2.8GHz processor that powers the S21 FE appears to be the Snapdragon 888. The flagship phone may ship with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. It will run on Android 11 OS, and it will draw power from a 4,370mAh rated battery that supports rapid charging.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE TENAA images
The S21 FE measures 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9mm and weighs 176 grams. Leaked renders that have appeared in the past have revealed Samsung will be releasing the S21 FE in multiple colors. However, the TENAA listing shows that China may receive at least white and gray variants of the phone. The listing also states that the S21 FE will be equipped with a dustproof and water-resistant chassis.
Motorola is expected to announce the Motorola Edge 20 series of smartphones at the end of this month. It appears that the XT2143-1 and XT2153-1 Motorola phones that have emerged in the database of China’s TENAA regulatory body could be the upcoming Edge 20 and Edge 20 Pro phones. Here is all that have appeared through their TENAA listings.
Motorola Edge 20, Edge 20 Pro specifications
The Motorola Edge 20 and Edge 20 Pro are flanked with a 6.67-inch OLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2,400 pixels. Both phones have centrally aligned punch-hole screens that offer a 120Hz refresh rate. The Pro model has an in-display fingerprint scanner, but it is not clear whether the Edge 20 has a rear-facing or in-display fingerprint sensor. They also seem to be fitted with a hardware key for accessing the Google/voice assistant.
Motorola Edge 20
The Edge 20 has a 2.4GHz octa-core processor and a 3,760mAh rated battery, whereas the Edge 20 Pro features a 3.2GHz octa-core processor and a 4,230mAh rated battery. Past reports have revealed that the Edge 20 will be equipped with the Snapdragon 778G, and the Pro model will be driven by the Snapdragon 870 SoC. The Edge 20 duo supports fast charging.
The Edge 20 and Edge 20 Pro expected to arrive in 6 GB, 8 GB, and 12 GB RAM variants. In terms of storage, these phones may release in options like 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. They are loaded with Android 11 OS, and they lack support for external storage.
Motorola Edge 20 Pro
The camera details are incorrectly mentioned in the TENAA listings of both phones. Recently, reliable tipster Evan Blass revealed that the Edge 20 and Edge 20 Pro will feature a 108-megapixel + 16-megapixel (wide-angle) + 8-megapixel (telephoto, 3x zoom on Edge 20, and 5x zoom on Edge 20 Pro) triple camera system.
The Edge 20 measures 163.5 x 76.2 x 7.1mm and weighs 165 grams only. It is expected to arrive in multiple colors such as green, white, black, silver, blue, and gray in China. On the other hand, the Edge 20 Pro has 163.3 x 76.1 x 7.9mm dimensions and weighs 190 grams. It may release in hues such as black, green, blue, pink, silver, and gray in the home market.
Vivo unveiled the V21 earlier this year with specs like a 90Hz display, Dimensity 800U SoC, and triple rear cameras. Now, Vivo seems to expand its V series with the launch of new V21 siblings, dubbed Vivo V21 Pro and V21 SE. While the Vivo V21 SE has already appeared on the benchmark tests, the details for the Pro variant were missing. Now, the pricing details of the Vivo V21 Pro have leaked, thanks to 91Mobiles.
According to the publication, the Vivo V21 Pro will cost ₹32,990 for the base variant and will launch by the end of this month. Just like the vanilla variant, the Pro is expected to come in the gradient finish.
Regarding its specs, the smartphone is expected to come with a large AMOLED panel. It will likely be a notch display, just like the sibling Vivo V21. It is said to feature a 64MP quad-camera system at the rear and a single-camera system at the front. The smartphone is also expected to come powered by a mid-range chipset and 8GB of RAM.
Additionally, the Vivo Y72 phone’s pricing has also been revealed. The Y72 will be a cheaper phone as compared to the leaked Vivo V21 Pro. The smartphone will arrive for ₹22,990 for the 8GB RAM model. It is expected to have a 5,000mAh battery with support for faster charging. The phone will draw power from the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset.
The publication has revealed that the Vivo Y72 5G is touted to launch in two color variants, Graphite Black and Dream Glow.
In related news, a Vivo smartwatch is said to be in the works. Vivo is touted to carry a survey about its upcoming smartwatch among the partners. Once the survey and smartwatch market is analyzed, we can expect a launch.
Recently, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G renders appeared on the internet, and then, the phone emerged on FCC listing, and now, the device has made to the TENAA documentation revealing key specs.
According to the certification, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G will feature a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a high 120Hz refresh rate. It will be a 5G phone with the following dimensions – 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm. Interestingly, this is smaller and thinner than the predecessor Galaxy S20 FE which has the dimensions – 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm.
The Galaxy S21 FE 5G with model number SM-G9900 will be backed up by a 4,370mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. Previous leaks revealed that the phone will come in two versions – the US/CHINA version and the global version. The former version is touted to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, whereas, the latter will be powered by Samsung’s Exynos 2100 SoC.
It is expected to come with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. In terms of optics, the phone will boast a triple rear camera setup and a single selfie camera system. The phone is expected to run on OneUI 3 based on Android 11 out of the box.
The phone’s color variants also emerged earlier, revealing it will arrive in White, Mint, Red, Orange, Navy, and Lavender colors.
Vivo is reportedly working on the Vivo X70 series. The company is likely to announce it first in China before releasing it in other markets. Tipster Digital Chat Station has shared a few details on the display and camera capabilities of the X70.
The Vivo X60 that debuted earlier this year features a 6.56-inch AMOLED display that carries support for a Full HD+ resolution of 1,080 x 2,376 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The new leak suggests that the Vivo X70 will feature the same display.
The translated text of the leak states that the Vivo X70’s processor that the same architecture as the previous generation. He further said that the X70’s prototype was able to achieve a higher benchmarking score after overclocking, but he is unsure whether there will be a drop in the score after its mass production. The Vivo X60 model that debuted in China featured the Exynos 1080, while its global edition was powered by the Snapdragon 870. It is still unclear as to which processor will be fueling the X70.
vivo X60 and vivo X60 Pro
It goes without saying that Vivo X-series phones are known for offering redefined photography experience. The leak states that the rear camera setup of the X70’s main camera has a large aperture of f1/1.5, which indicates that it will be able to intake more light for capturing brighter shots in low-light conditions. The leak also states that the X70 will offer 5-axis image stabilization and it is also expected to come with built-in gimbal stabilization.
The Vivo X60 family includes three phones such as Vivo X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro+. As of this writing, it is unclear how many phones belong to the X70 lineup. The tipster has claimed that the X70 series will debut in September, and it is also speculated to land in India in the same month or October.
Multiple reports have claimed that Vivo will be unleashing the S10 series of smartphones in China this month. Now, the company has confirmed that the Vivo S10 will break on July 15 in the home market.
Blackpink group’s Lisa who endorsed the predecessor models such as Vivo S7 and S9 will be promoting the Vivo S10 series. The Chinese text at the bottom right of the poster states that the handset shown in the poster is the Vivo S10 Pro. The S9 lineup included two phones such as Vivo S9e and Vivo S9 that were powered by the Dimensity 820 and Dimensity 1100 chipsets, respectively. It is likely that the S10 lineup may comprise of the Vivo S10 and S10 Pro handsets.
In the poster, the Vivo S10 Pro can be seen flaunting a marvelous gradient blue finish like the predecessor S9 series. Leaks have claimed that the S10 Pro will be the company’s first smartphone to feature a 108-megapixel camera. The poster confirms that the triple camera system of the Vivo S10 Pro is led by a 108-megapixel camera.
Vivo S10 Pro specifications (Rumored)
The Vivo S10 Pro is likely to house a 6.44-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display with a bigger notch for its 44-megapixel dual front-facing cameras. The Dimensity 1100 is likely to fuel the S10 Pro with 8 GB / 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM.
The S10 Pro is expected to offer 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. While there is no word on its battery capacity, it is speculated to support 44W rapid charging. There is no information on the auxiliary cameras of the S10 Pro. It may offer users other features like an in-screen fingerprint sensor, Android 11 OS with OriginOS 1.0 UI, and NFC support.
It has been officially confirmed that the OnePlus Nord 2 will be powered by a MediaTek processor. The chipset is the Dimensity 1200-AI, a custom version of the Dimensity 1200 built by MediaTek and OnePlus, thanks to the former’s Dimensity Open Resource Architecture initiative that allows customers to enhance features of the chip.
Now, the OnePlus Nord 2 has appeared on benchmarking site, AI Benchmark, showing us how well it performs against other devices. It also gives us a chance to compare the score of the Dimensity 1200-AI to that of the regular Dimensity 1200.
The variant of the OnePlus Nord 2 benchmarked on the platform has 8GB of RAM and runs Android 11. The benchmark site confirms that it is indeed powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI and it has an AI score of 172.7K (172666) points. When compared to the Realme GT Neo which has the standard Dimensity 1200 chipset and a score of 155.8K (155803) points, one can see there is a significant improvement.
However, the score of the Dimensity 1200-AI still lags behind those of other devices on the list such as the Snapdragon 888-powered LG V70 (yes, you read that right) which has an AI score of 203.1K, the Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ with a Kirin 9000 chipset and an AI score of 215.4K, and the Exynos 2100-powered Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra with an AI score of 202.1K.
Since AI is the focus here, the benchmark result does show that the OnePlus Nord 2 does have a more powerful chipset AI-wise than the Realme GT Neo. OnePlus says we will see these AI enhancements in the performance of the camera (photo and video) as well as the display departments.
The Dimensity 1200-AI is the first chipset to make use of MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 Open Resource Architecture initiative and seeing how impressive it is, we can’t wait to see what other manufacturers come up with.
Chinese electric scooter manufacturer NIU is fast carving a niche for itself in its dominance of the electric scooter market. It has now drawn comparisons with Tesla, the leader of the global EV market. The Beijing-based company has continued to post impressive results both in its home market and internationally.
The recently released NIU sales statistics for Q2 2021 and the H1 2021 figures show an impressive performance year on year for the company. With 252,998 new electric scooters sold in Q2 2021, this was a 58% growth from Q2 2021. Similarly, the first-half results for 2021 also showed that NIU sold 402,647 scooters, representing a massive 101% increase year on year. The tremendous half-year growth rate was due mainly to the coronavirus pandemic, leading to a lockdown across several countries in 2020. At the same time, the home market of China accounts for a chunk of the customers.
To put the impressive performance of NIU in proper perspective, the company has sold as many e-scooters as Tesla sells cars globally. The energy requirements of e-scooters are significantly lower than that of electric vehicles, and NIU could post significantly higher numbers by the year’s end, going by its solid trajectory for several years thus far.
NIU is growing its repertoire of electric mobility solutions with an expanded focus from its initial plans, which targeted mid- and high-speed electric scooters for premium users. An electric motorcycle could be released by NIU later this year. The NIU electric standing scooter, released earlier in the year, has decent reception in China.
NIU will hope to cement its dominance of the electric scooter market for entry-level, mid-, and high-end products. The international market is still very open for a massive expansion by the Chinese brand.
Honor is finally back and it is back with a premium smartphone series. The most advanced variant of the new lineup is the Honor 50 Pro, even though it does not have flagship-class specifications. It is a premium phone, but with a very interesting price tag. That is what led us to compare it with the vanilla OnePlus 9, a flagship killer with a very advantageous price (and even better street prices) offering everything a typical user would expect. Let’s discover together the differences between their specifications.
Honor 50 Pro vs OnePlus 9
Honor 50 Pro
OnePlus 9
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
163.5 x 74.7 x 8 mm, 187 grams
160 x 74.2 x 8.7 mm, 192 grams
DISPLAY
6.72 inches, 1236 x 2676p (Full HD+), 439 ppi, OLED
Quad 108 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.9, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
Dual 12 + 32 MP f/2.4 + f/2.2 front camera
Triple 48 + 50 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY
4000 mAh, fast charging 100W
4500 mAh, fast charging 65W, wireless charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
The most stunning design belongs to the Honor 50 Pro. Its matte and brilliant finish at the same time makes it unique, as well as its circular camera modules. It also comes with a curved edge-to-edge display making it even more elegant. The OnePlus 9 still remains a phone with a very interesting design which includes a glass back and a more compact body. With the OnePlus 9, you also get the IP68 certification making it waterproof and dustproof, but only in the variant sold by the T-Mobile carrier in the U.S.
Display
The Honor 50 Pro has a superior display to the OnePlus 9. Both the phones come with OLED panels, but the Honor 50 Pro is able to show up to one billion colors, while the OnePlus 9 is not. The handsets also have a refresh rate of 120 Hz and the Full HD+ resolution, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader. The Honor 50 Pro has a wider panel with a diagonal of 6.72 inches, so it is better for those who seek productivity and gamers. The OnePlus 9 is more compact with its 6.55-inch screen. Not everyone may like the dual punch hole of the Honor 50 Pro, but it is not a big compromise.
Specs & Software
The OnePlus 9 wins the hardware comparison first of all because it is powered by a stronger chipset. We are talking about the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, which is Qualcomm’s best chipset seen on a phone as of now. The SoC is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. Unfortunately, the Honor 50 Pro is fueled by a midrange-class mobile platform: the Snapdragon 778G paired with just 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage. The phones run Android 11 out of the box and the Honor 50 Pro is the first device after the separation from Huawei to include the Google Mobile Services for the global market.
Camera
Do you need the best rear camera? Then you should go for the OnePlus 9 without thinking twice. It has a triple camera setup composed of a 48 MP main sensor with omnidirectional autofocus (it supports 8K video recording), a great 50 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2 MP monochromatic camera. Honor 50 Pro has a very nice 108 MP main camera, but it can not compete with the OnePlus 9. On the other hand, it offers a better front camera department which consists of a dual camera with 12 and 32 MP resolutions, including an ultrawide sensor.
Battery
Thanks to its bigger 4500 mAh battery, the OnePlus 9 is able to provide a longer battery life. It also comes with a smaller display and a chipset built with a better production process, so it consumes less energy. Last but not least, besides wired fast charging, it features wireless charging. The Honor 50 Pro has a way smaller battery and it is definitely not a battery phone due to just 4000 mAh. It lacks wireless charging, but it has a faster charging technology with a high power of 100W.
Price
Honor 50 Pro is priced at less than €595/$700 in Asia but it is still not available in the global market, so we do not know how much it will cost there. You can actually find the OnePlus 9 for less than €700/$825 globally. The OnePlus 9 wins the comparison due to a bigger battery, better chipset, and rear camera, but the Honor 50 Pro has a more beautiful design, a better display, faster charging, and better front cameras. We can not give a verdict regarding the value for money for global customers as we still do not know the global price of the Honor 50 Pro.
Amazon has been on a cleaning spree lately. The e-commerce giant has been pulling off brands that have paid people for reviews or posted fake ones. Among the brands that have been found guilty are Aukey, Mpow, and RavPower. Now another popular Chinese brand, Choetech, has been found guilty.
Choetech is known for its mobile accessories such as charging cables, USB hubs, and wall adapters. Now, its products are missing from Amazon’s store, a likely result of it being delisted. A search for Choetech on Amazon brings up related products by other brands but not the manufacturer’s own products.
Amazon has not released an official statement about the matter according to XDA Developers, and neither has Choetech. The former maintains a strict policy with respect to the guidelines it has set for sellers on its platform.
Those brands found wanting have either offered people money or a form of compensation for positive reviews, bought reviews, or posted their own reviews.
Choetech was established in 2013 and sells its products in over 80 countries. While its product are no longer available on Amazon, folks can still purchase them on its official website.
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