OnePlus has expanded its product lineup in recent years and the brand also has a lineup of earphones under its OnePlus Buds series. There are already a couple of products under the same and now the company is gearing up to launch another one.
It has officially confirmed that the OnePlus Buds Pro is in the works and has also revealed that the earphones will be launched along with the OnePlus Nord 2 5G smartphone that is scheduled for 22nd July.
OnePlus Buds
As a part of OnePlus Lab, the company is also offering users a chance to experience both these upcoming products — Buds Pro earphones and Nord 2 5G smartphone ahead of the official launch in a couple of weeks.
Applications are being accepted by the company till 17th July for the early testing of both these products. Interested applicants are asked for contact information, community username, country, age, current earbuds, and a few other details.
The Chinese company has not revealed anything related to the upcoming true wireless earphones apart from confirming that its name is OnePlus Buds Pro. However, the name indicates that it could be similar to the original model with additional premium features like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). To know for sure, we will have to wait for the official launch later this month.
Nokia is one of the early players in the mobile phone industry and thus, the Finland-based company holds multiple patents that it licenses to other companies. To protect its intellectual property, it sues those who use the patented work without permission.
In line with that, Nokia has now sued the Chinese smartphone company OPPO for patent infringement in four countries — England, France, Germany, and India.
As per the report, OPPO has refused to renew the licensing agreement that allows the use of certain patents. Nokia had signed the agreement with the Chinese company back in the year 2018. It appears that Nokia is using the same legal teams that won the previous patent enforcement campaign against Lenovo and Daimler.
In its official statement, Nokia said that there have been negotiations between the two companies, but OPPO decided to go on its own and rejected all offers. It says: “We have been negotiating the renewal of our patent licensing agreement with Oppo but unfortunately they have rejected our fair and reasonable offers. Litigation is always our last resort and we have offered to enter into independent and neutral arbitration to amicably resolve the matter. We still believe this would be the most constructive way forward.”
On the other hand, OPPO says that Nokia’s action in the matter is “shocking” and has accused the Finnish company of dishonouring the patent licensing under fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms.
It’s noteworthy that the issue is not related to the Nokia’s OZO Audio Technology which OPPO has been using on several of its smartphones, including the Find X series and the Reno series. The exact patents of Nokia that OPPO is infringing has not been disclosed.
Google is likely to announce the Pixel 5a mid-range phone in August. In October, it is expected to unleash the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. A recent leak revealed all the major specs of the Pixel 6 duo. Now, a live shot of the Pixel 6 Pro has appeared on the web to reveal its front and rear design.
In the image, the Pixel 6 Pro can be seen sporting a punch-hole display with curved edges. The handset has a marvelous appeal from the front as it flaunts super-slim bezels. The absence of a physical fingerprint scanner suggests that the device could be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint sensor.
The Pixel 6 Pro’s back panel has a dual-tone with a horizontal camera strip, which seems to house a triple camera setup and an LED flash. The presence of a rectangle-shaped camera suggests that it is equipped with a periscope zoom lens.
Live shot of the Pixel 6 Pro
The “GR1YH” model number is found mentioned at the bottom of the phone’s back panel. Past reports have revealed that this model number belongs to Google’s upcoming Pixel phone that is codenamed as Raven, which is expected to release the Pixel 6 Pro.
While the device shown in the live shot resembles the Pixel 6 Pro CAD renders that appeared in May, it is advisable to take this leak with a grain of salt since its authenticity could not be confirmed. Generally, Pixel phones are designed by Google, manufactured in China, and shipped in the U.S. Hence, the “made in the US” text that can be seen next to the model number further makes us doubt the authenticity of the image.
Google Pixel 6 Pro specifications (Rumored)
The Pixel 6 Pro is expected to feature a 6.71-inch P-OLED display, a 12-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel (main) + 48-megapixel (telephoto) + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) triple camera system. It will be powered by powered Google’s own custom-made chip, 12 GB of RAM, and a 5,000mAh battery that may support fast charging. It may arrive in 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB storage choices, and it will run on Android 12 OS.
There was a time Meizu was one of the top smartphone companies in China. The brand, with its famous blue logo, was also one of Xiaomi’s biggest rivals, thanks to its affordable line of smartphones that sold under the Blue Charm line.
Following a change in its business model that resulted in it scaling down its business significantly, Meizu has focused on flagship phones. It has been a few years since it announced a new product under the Blue Charm line, but that may change soon as Meizu has resurrected the division, and this time, it appears it will be bigger.
The Chinese manufacturer has registered multiple new Weibo accounts under the Blue Charm (Charm Blue) name, and they hint at the new products that will be announced by the resurrected division. These accounts include Blue Charm Tablet, Blue Charm Watch, Blue Charm TV, and Blue Charm Router.
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Meizu Blue Charm Tablet
Meizu Blue Charm Watch
Meizu Blue Charm TV
Meizu Blue Charm Router
Based on the names of the aforementioned accounts, one can easily deduce that Meizu plans to launch tablets, watches, TVs, and routers under the Blue Charm line. We are particularly excited to learn that Meizu will be entering the tablet market.
The Blue Charm line is known for offering affordable products just like Xiaomi’s Redmi division, so we should see Meizu’s upcoming products arrive as alternatives to Redmi-branded ones.
All four accounts have not yet made any posts, so we don’t have any information on when to expect the new Blue Charm products. However, we expect more details will surface in the coming weeks or months.
HMD Global is reportedly working on a new C-series phone called the Nokia C30. Its arrival may not be far away as it had received certification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last month. Leaked renders of the C30 have appeared now to reveal its front and rear design.
As can be seen, the Nokia C30 is likely to arrive in Green and White colors. The front side of the phone features a waterdrop notch, whereas its rear shell has a round-shaped camera module and a fingerprint scanner. In addition, the entire specs of the C30 have appeared through a Russian retailer listing.
Leaked renders of the Nokia C30 by Nokia Power User
Nokia C30 specifications
The listing reveals that the Nokia C30 will be sporting a massive 6.82-inch display that will offer a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 20.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone will be powered by a hexa-core chip that clocks at 1.6GHz.
The device will offer users 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of built-in storage. For more storage, it has a microSD card slot. It runs on Android 11 OS and is backed by a huge 6,000mAh battery.
For photography, the C30 has a front camera of 5-megapixel and a 13-megapixel rear camera. On the connectivity front, the C30 will offer features like dual SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, microUSB, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Apart from a fingerprint scanner, it will also carry support for face unlock. Lastly, the device measures 169.9 x 77.8 x 8.8mm and weighs 191 grams. As always, readers are advised to digest the specs leak of the C30 with a grain of salt.
Last week was a very interesting one for OnePlus. The Chinese manufacturer practically was in the news for various reasons ranging from bad to good. However, Qualcomm was able to take away the spotlight when it announced its first smartphone. If you missed out on these important stories, here’s your chance to get brought up to speed.
Nothing will be affordable
Carl Pei’s Nothing pair of earbuds is coming later this month. However, you don’t have to wait till then to know how much the first product from the startup will cost. The founder already revealed the price as well as some of the features of the wireless earbuds which will launch as the Nothing ear (1).
OnePlus tweets about the S Pen
The official OnePlus India Twitter account committed a gaffe last week when it tweeted about Samsung’s Galaxy S Pen. It was a mistake but one that won’t be forgotten quickly.
OPPO phones may feature in-house ISP
Google and Xiaomi are two manufacturers that have launched phones with an in-house image signal processor (ISP). OPPO may soon join the list has a leak revealed the manufacturer is working on its own ISP. This chipset should help future OPPO devices take better pictures since the chipset and camera algorithms can be better tweaked compared to the one that comes with the chipset powering the phone.
OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9
OnePlus admits to throttling performance for the sake of battery life
It was discovered that OnePlus was throttling the performance of the OnePlus 9 Pro when using several popular apps including Chrome and Twitter. However, when running benchmark apps, the device ran at full performance according to findings made by Anandtech. This discovery led to the device (and the OnePlus 9) being removed from Geekbench’s database. In OnePlus’s defense, it said it did that to save battery life. You can read their official response.
OnePlus Nord 2 5G gets a launch date, will have a custom MediaTek chipset
Huawei has a new tablet with a Snapdragon processor
The MatePad family grew larger with the launch of the MatePad 11, a Snapdragon 865-powered tablet. It boasts a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 256GB of expandable storage, quad speakers, and can be converted into a productivity device with an optional keyboard and pressure-sensitive stylus.
A new Nintendo Switch
Nintendo announced yet another Switch console – the second this year if you count the new Switch Lite colorway. The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) as it is officially called brings a new display that is not only bigger but OLED. It also has a redesigned dock, more storage, and of course, costs more.
OPPO will be announcing the Reno6 Z smartphone in Thailand and Vietnam on July 21. A poster shared by tipster Chun mentions the estimated pricing of the Reno6 Z.
The machine translation of the text from the below-shown poster suggests that the Reno6 Z 5G is now up for pre-orders from July 14 to 21 in Vietnam. Probably, those who pre-order the device will get a Bluetooth speaker. The estimated pricing of the phone is mentioned as VND 9,490,000 (~$413) in the poster.
OPPO Reno6 Z 5G specifications (Rumored)
Previous reports have revealed that the Reno6 Z 5G will be housing a 6.43-inch AMOLED panel. It is expected to deliver an FHD+ resolution and an in-display fingerprint scanner. For selfies, it may feature a front camera of 32-megapixel.
The rear shell of the phone may house a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel superwide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro snapper. It is likely to run on Android 11 OS and ColorOS 11.
The Dimensity 800U chip may power the device with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage. The handset was recently spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site with a D800U chip and 8 GB of RAM. It may feature a 4,310mAh battery that carries supports support for 30W fast charging.
OPPO announced the Reno6 5G, Reno6 Pro 5G, and Reno6 Pro+ 5G smartphones back in May in China. The vanilla and Pro editions are expected to debut in multiple markets outside of China this week. However, there is no information available on whether the company has any plans to launch eh Pro+ handset in wider markets.
ZTE is likely to launch a new phone called the ZTE Blade V30 in the European market. Ahead of the launch, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared the renders, specifications, and pricing of the Blade V30.
The Blade V30 renders show that its display has a centrally aligned punch-hole. Its right edge has a volume rocker and a power button, which doubles up as a fingerprint scanner. The large camera island available on the back panel of the phone houses a 64-megapixel quad-camera unit. The device can be seen in black and gradient blue colors in the renders.
ZTE Blade V30 specifications
The ZTE Blade V30 measures 165.8 x 77.8 x 8.9mm and weighs 193 grams. It has a 6.67-inch LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. For snapping selfies, it has a front camera of 16-megapixel.
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ZTE Blade V30
ZTE Blade V30
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ZTE Blade V30
The rear camera setup of the Blade V30 has a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a pair of 2-megapixel cameras. The device will come preinstalled with Android 11 OS.
The Unisoc T618 chip is present under the hood of the Blade V30. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging through USB-C. It offers other features like a microSD card slot and a 3.5mm audio jack.
ZTE Blade V30 pricing
The leak further mentions that the Blade V30 will arrive with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. This variant is likely to be priced at 199 euros (~$236).
OPPO will be announcing the Reno6 5G and Reno6 Pro 5G in India on July 14th. Ahead of the launch, an unboxing video of the Reno6 Pro 5G has appeared on YouTube. It not only confirms the key specification of the smartphone but also gives an idea of what to expect from its pricing.
The Reno6 Pro 5G unboxing video by Satzomake Unbox YouTuber reveals that it will be arriving in a blue-black colored retail box. The information mentioned on the package reveals that its model number is CPH2249, and it has 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It is speculated to arrive in an 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage version as well.
The retail box further reveals that the Reno6 Pro 5G has a 16.64cm (6.55-inch) display, a 4,500mAh dual-cell battery, a 32-megapixel front-facing camera, and its back panel has a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera unit. The handset can be seen in Aurora hue in the unboxing video.
Apart from supporting the GSM and LTE bands, the Reno6 Pro 5G carries support for multiple 5G bands such as n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, and n78. The handset measures 160 x 73.1 x 7.6mm and weighs 177 grams. Coming to the price, the retail box reveals that the Reno6 Pro 5G has an MRP (Maximum Retail Price) of Rs 46,990 (~$631) in India, which suggests that it may cost around Rs 43,000 (~$577) or Rs 44,000 (~$590) in the country.
The Reno6 Pro 6G retail box includes the handset, a TPU case, a SIM ejector, few documents, earphones with a USB-C connector, a USB-C cable, a 65W SuperVOOC charger. The unboxing video further reveals that the device has an S-AMOLED 90Hz display with curved edges and punch-hole, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, Gorilla Glass 5 protection, Dimensity 1200 chipset, and bokeh flare portrait video as one of the major videography features.
Xiaomi is reportedly working on the Mi CC11 series of smartphones for China. A recent leak claimed that the company may announce it in mid or late August. A Chinese tipster has shared the key specifications of the Mi CC11 and Mi CC11 Pro smartphones.
The leak reveals that the Mi CC11 will be sporting an OLED panel that delivers a 90Hz refresh rate. The device could be powered by the Snapdragon 778G or Snapdragon 780G chipset. The camera setup of the Mi C11 may include a 64-megapixel primary camera and a telephoto sensor.
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro
As far as the Mi CC11 Pro is concerned, it is likely to feature the more powerful Snapdragon 870 flagship chip. Its camera setup may include a 1/1.3x-inch camera sensor as the primary snapper and a periscope lens that will bring support for 5x zoom. It is unclear whether its OLED panel will support a 90Hz or a higher refresh rate.
The other specs of the Mi CC11 and Mi CC11 Pro are under wraps. Since they are expected to launch in August, both models are likely to pass through 3C and TENAA certifications later this month through which more details are expected to appear.
The tipster also said that the Mi MIX 4 will be featuring the Samsung GN1s, whereas the Xiaomi Mi 12 could be one of the first smartphones to arrive with a 200-megapixel camera. Speculations are rife that the Mi 12 could be powered by the Snapdragon 895 chip, and it may debut by the end of this year.
The Realme GT is one of the cheapest Snapdragon 888 smartphones you can get your hands on. Realme already launched two other versions – the Realme GT Neo and the Realme GT Neo Flash Edition – which are both powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 chipset. It is now set to announce a 4th variant that will arrive as the Realme GT Master Edition. A new leak has now revealed that we will actually get two versions of the phones.
The source of the info is the Chinese leaker that goes by Arsenal on Weibo. According to his post, there is more than one version of the Realme GT Master Edition. He further explains that there is another version of the phone that can be called the Realme GT Pro Master Edition but that is not the official name. He concludes by saying more details will surface in the promotional materials.
We do not know the specs of this “pro” model but there is a possibility it has a Snapdragon 888 processor like the Realme GT rather than a Snapdragon 870 chipset that will come with the Realme GT Master Edition.
The Realme GT Master Edition has a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz dynamic refresh rate. It has a 32Mp front-facing camera housed inside a punch hole. There is a 50MP main camera on the back along with a 16MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP B&W lens. It will also have a 4500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging.
In the early part of June this year, Chinese tech giant Realme was rumored to be planning to launch what will be its first tablet. The company later confirmed the slate will be named Realme Pad and will launch alongside the Realme Book, its first laptop. The tech giant has even released a teaser poster of the tablet.
While we are yet to know when the tablet will be launched, a couple of unofficial images of the Realme Pad has been spotted in the hands of an unidentified female user. The images give us our first real-life look at the slate. They not only reveal the rear aspect but also the front.
The back looks like what is made from metal, perhaps aluminum. It bears a single camera that is located on the left side of the rear panel. The front screen reveals quite sizable bezels are the top and bottom end of the panel. The tablet equally comes with square edges, a feature that has been teased previously. It also features an ultra-thin build which suggests it will be lightweight.
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Realme is ye to reveal the specifications of the Realme Pad. However, it is expected to come with a mid-range configuration and should run Android 11 out of the box. Realme has released more details of the Realme Book laptop than that of the tablet. We expect more details to emerge as the launch draws closer.
ASUS has announced that it will hold a virtual event this week in India. The manufacturer plans to announce a range of products targeted at students.
According to a teaser poster for the event, the new line of products will come with several Google apps such as Google Classroom, Play Store, Gmail, and YouTube preinstalled. This should mean they are either Android tablets or Chromebooks.
The event is scheduled for July 15 and will begin at 12 midday. ASUS has also revealed that the new products will be sold exclusively by Flipkart.
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We expect one of the devices that will be announced is the ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3. The Chromebook tablet was announced early this month and has a built-in USI pen. It is the Taiwanese manufacturer’s answer to the Lenovo Duet Chromebook, the other Chromebook tablet sold in India.
While Poco is teasing the Poco F3 GT aggressively on Twitter, the launch of the device still remains unknown. Recently, the company took to Twitter trolling OnePlus’ Nord 2 smartphone, which is scheduled to launch this month in India. Today, Poco has teased about the upcoming F3 GT’s built and craftsmanship moving us closer to the Indian launch.
According to the tweet from Poco India, the Poco F3 GT will feature an Aerospace-Grade Aluminium Alloy Frame. It is said to have three levels of bevels – a radical bevel on one side, a concave bevel at the top, and a square bevel on the other side.
The attached screenshot in the tweet is said to be taken on the Poco F3 GT. It is the post on the Mi community about the Poco F3 GT’s built that confirms the device uses a series 7000 aluminium alloy frame and has a glass sandwich design.
Level up your Bevel game with an Aerospace-Grade Aluminum Alloy Frame.
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— POCO India – The God Of Madness (@IndiaPOCO) July 9, 2021
“Our spanking new Poco F3 GT looks more refined than its predecessor (and the competition of course :P) as it exudes a premium feel owning to its glass construct in conjunction with an aerospace-grade aluminium alloy frame. Purposeful engineering led to us developing a high-quality metal frame that starkly contrasts that of our competitors, who still persist with flimsy plastic frames on their so-called “flagship killer devices”, the post said.
It continued, “GT’s singular metal frame is crafted to have three levels of bevels: radical, concave, and square, which lend an extra dimension to the ergonomics of the phone.”
The post enticed the Mi community about the upcoming Poco F3 GT and the tease-saga seems to continue till we receive an actual launch date.
For those who are unaware, the Poco F3 GT is touted to be the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition for the Indian market. The smartphone is expected to come with game-centric features like mechanical shoulder buttons and an in-built cooling system.
The smartphone will come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The phone is expected to feature a 6.67-inch OLED panel with a 120Hz high refresh rate. It is said to house a 5,065mAh battery and support for 67W fast charging.
Yesterday, Xiaomi announced the launch date of its Mi SonicCharge 3.0 fast charger for the Indian market. The fast charging adapter will launch on July 12 in India and its major highlight is the 67W quick-charging capability. Since there is only a day left for its arrival, the Mi community is on the hunt for its actual pricing in India. Today, a Twitter user, Nirmal TV shared a live image of the charging adapter along with its pricing.
Unfortunately, the tweet was deleted minutes after it was posted, but another Twitter leaker has managed to grab a screenshot. According to the tweet, the Mi SonicCharge 3.0 67W fast charger will be priced at ₹1,999(~$27).
The live image of the charging adapter showcases its compact size. The adapter has white paint with “67W” written at the top. Just like other Xiaomi gadgets, the fast charger also has the standard box packaging mentioning three of its highlights.
The following are its highlights – The charger supports Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0, the provided type-C cable has a length of 1m, and it works with multiple devices supporting Type-C cable including laptops.
The Nokia BH-805 is Nokia’s first-ever earbuds with active noise cancellation and matches commercial-grade hearing protectors. The Nokia BH-805 earbuds can actively cancel and modulate the noise in the environment up to 25 decibels. The Nokia noise-canceling earbuds also feature an Ambient mode that enables the user to listen to the surrounding.
Nokia had earlier quietly released the BH-805 earbuds in India and China where the company’s license holders in both countries, Flipkart and Richgo respectively, have been selling the earbuds for some months. Nokia, however, just officially unveiled the BH-805 earbuds for the European market. The device carries a price tag of €99.99 ($118), and it is currently available in Austria, Switzerland, and Germany.
The BH-805 bears a close semblance with the Nokia Lite earbuds, with several similar features. It is powered by 13 mm graphene buds. A 400mAh charging case combines with the two 45mAh batteries in each earbuds to provide up to 5 hours of playback without the charging case and 20 hours when the charging case is attached. When Active Noise Cancellation is activated on the BH-805, the battery capacity is slightly reduced.
In addition, the device has USB-C charging capability for quick charging. Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, IPX5, and Google Assistant are some other functionalities present in the
Nokia says two color variants will be available for the BH-805 active noise canceling earbuds. Intending customers could either pick the Charcoal model or settle for the Polar sea color variant.
The complete package consists of the earbuds, a charging case, ear tips of three sizes, a USB-C cable, and a Quick Guide, all inside a box made of recycled paper. Nokia has not stated any plans on the availability of the product in other countries subsequently.
Next week will be packed with a lot of announcements. Alongside a handful of phones, we will also see the launch of a new smartwatch operating system and a superfast charger. Here is a roundup of what is coming next week:
Xiaomi 67W charger for India – July 12
Xiaomi will announce a 67W charger for the Indian market on Monday, July 12. The Mi 67W SonicCharge 3.0 Charger has already been listed on the official website and it will come with a 6A USB-A cable included for ₹1999 (~$29). The charger which also supports Quick Charge 3.0 will be able to charge low-power devices such as headphones as well as high-power ones such as notebooks.
OPPO Reno6 series launch (India and Indonesia) – July 14
After announcing the Reno6 series in China in May, OPPO is ready to bring the phones to India and Indonesia. The Reno6 5G and Reno6 Pro 5G will be announced in India on July 14 while Indonesia will get the two phones on July 15.
Vivo S10 series – July 15
The Vivo S10 series will be announced in China on July 15. The Chinese manufacturer is expected to announce two phones – the Vivo S10 and the Vivo S10 Pro – as successors to the Vivo S9 series launched in March.
Vivo Y72 5G India – July 15
Vivo will also have a launch in India on July 15. It has been reported that the manufacturer will announce the Vivo Y72 5G on that day. There are also reports of the Vivo V21 Pro tagging along too.
OnePlus Watch Cobalt Edition – July 16
OnePlus will announce the OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition on July 16 in India. The smartwatch already launched in China back in May and is now making its way to other regions.
Yesterday, we compared the brand new OnePlus Nord CE 5G with the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G as they are two midrange 5G phones sold in the same price range with amazing features. We chose the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G as the winner of that comparison, but it is a more expensive device than the OnePlus Nord CE 5G. Now, we decided to give the OnePlus Nord CE 5G another chance by comparing it to the lower-end version of the Mi 11 Lite: the 4G variant. By renouncing to 5G, you can get a still amazing device at a way more affordable price. But is it a better deal than the latest OnePlus budget phone? This comparison will let you find out.
OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G
OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
159.2 x 73.5 x 7.9 mm, 170 grams
160.5 x 75.7 x 6.8 mm, 157 grams
DISPLAY
6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED
Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
Triple 64 + 8 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
4500 mAh, fast charging 30W
4250 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
In my honest opinion, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite has a more interesting design than OnePlus Nord CE 5G. The OnePlus mid-ranger has an older look with that vertically-placed camera module, as it is a revisitation of the original OnePlus Nord. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite has a more elegant camera module, a thinner design, and a lighter body. It is just 6.8 mm thick and weighs just 157 grams. Further, it has the IP53 certification for dust resistance and splash resistance. Unfortunately, both the handsets come with a plastic body, so you do not get premium materials.
Display
With the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G you can actually get a better display. It is a panel with one billion colors, the HDR10 certification, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The diagonal is also wider than its rival with 6.55 inches. The OnePlus Nord CE 5G has an AMOLED panel just like the Mi 11 Lite, but it lacks one billion colors and it has a smaller diagonal of 6.43 inches. The phones are equipped with in-display fingerprint readers and flat edges. Note that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite has dual speakers guaranteeing more powerful sound, while Nord CE 5G has a mono speaker.
Specs & Software
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is the clear winner of the hardware comparison. It has a stronger processor: the Snapdragon 750G by Qualcomm. It has up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage, while Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite has just 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage in its most advanced configuration. Last but not least, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G supports 5G, while Mi 11 Lite does not. The phones run Android 11 out of the box: the former has OxygenOS to customize it, while the latter has MIUI 12.
Camera
The camera performance of the OnePlus Nord CE 5G and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite are very similar. They both feature a 64 MP main sensor and an 8 MP ultrawide lens: the only important difference in the rear department is the macro camera. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite has a better 5 MP macro camera, while the Nord CE 5G has an inferior 2 MP sensor. Given that there are very marginal differences between the cameras, we recommend focusing on the other specifications. They are midrange cameras with more than sufficient performance, but they are not camera phones.
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is able to provide a longer battery life because it packs a bigger battery with a capacity of 4500 mAh. With Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite, you get a smaller battery but also a thinner and lighter body. Further, the Mi 11 Lite has faster charging with a power of 33W. However, having a bigger battery is more important.
Price
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is currently available in the global market with a street price of €250/$297, while the OnePlus Nord CE 5G has a starting listing price of €299/$355 for the base variant. The OnePlus Nord CE 5G wins the comparison because of 5G, a better chipset, and a bigger battery, but you should not underestimate the Mi 11 Lite with its sleeker design and great display.
OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G: PRO and CONS
OPPO and Vivo are two Chinese manufacturers that will be making their entry into the tablet market this year. A new leak has revealed that both brands will be announcing a total of three tablets among each other.
The tablet market picked up last year following the effects of the pandemic that forced students to stay at home and attend school online. Thus many households had to purchase at least one tablet for their kids. The market is still growing and more players will be launching their first models so as to grab a share too.
According to Digital Chat Station, Vivo has two tablets in development while OPPO, its fellow BBK-owned company, has one. Both manufacturers are expected to launch a custom version of their operating systems (read Android skins) designed for tablets. So we should see Vivo’s tablets run OriginOS for Tablets while OPPO’s tablet will run ColorOS for Tablets.
Realme is also expected to launch its own tablet this year which will arrive as the Realme Pad and OnePlus has filed a trademark application for “OnePlus Pad”. Both companies are closer in relation to OPPO, so it is understandable why OPPO is launching only one tablet this year. OnePus’s own tablet will also run ColorOS in China, so it is safe to call it OPPO’s second tablet.
According to the source, LG’s decision to begin selling iPhones at its physical stores has been opposed by small and medium-scale distributors who have said that LG’s large network of stores will pose a threat to their businesses. The Korean tech giant has over 400 LG Best Shops in the country.
The Korean government is also concerned about these small businesses, some of which had to close shop due to the pandemic, and is thus not in support of large retail outlets threatening the survival of smaller ones. It has also been reported that the plan has gotten Samsung worried as it believes the partnership will threaten its hold of the South Korean smartphone market.
It is not known when the talks between LG and Apple will resume or if they will at all but at the moment, LG claims it is temporary.
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