Xiaomi has a lineup of tablets under the Mi Pad series but the Chinese company has not launched a device under the same for many years. Now, there are rumors about the brand gearing up to launch the Mi Pad 5 series pretty soon.
Now, a new leak coming from ‘Digital Chat Station’ (via MyDrivers) has revealed information about the Mi Pad 5 series engineering models. The device will come in three variants — one with high-end configuration, another with mid-range specifications, and a third model aimed at the budget and low-range segment.
Alleged render of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5
It has also been revealed that the top-end variant will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset while the mid-range model will pack Snapdragon 860 SoC. The lower-end tablet will be powered by the Snapdragon 768G chipset.
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 series models will offer the same design, screen size, and camera specifications and the only difference among the models will be the performance. It is expected to feature an 11-inch LCD display panel with a 2560 x 1600 pixels screen resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 240hz touch sampling rate.
The tablet will come with support for 5G connectivity and is said to be powered by a 4,260mAh dual-cell battery, which makes it an 8,720mAh battery effectively. There were also reported about the lower-end model to be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC which also supports 5G connectivity. The devices are expected to have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 has officially been listed on the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), indicating an imminent launch. Recently, it was reported that the Mi Pad 5 could possibly launch sometime between mid to late August, i.e. next month.
OnePlus, the ambitious smartphone brand which started off with “flagship killer” phones, has now merged business with OPPO and will work as its sub-brand. The company is gearing up to launch OnePlus Nord 2 5G smartphone on 22nd July and ahead of that, Pete Lau, co-founder and CEO of the company has revealed some interesting projections.
In an interview with Forbes, Pete Lau stated that OnePlus expects to sell 25 million smartphones of the Nord series before the end of 2023. The goal is quite ambitious and the brand has already sold one million units. This means that the company will be selling 24 million units of Nord series smartphones in 29 months.
Pete Lau, Co-founder & CEO of OnePlus
For context, Counterpoint Research reports that in the first quarter of this year, Samsung sold 76.6 million smartphones while Apple sold 59.5 million iPhones, followed by 38 million units by OPPO — the company that now owns OnePlus.
While the merger of OnePlus with OPPO was announced a few weeks ago, the signs for the development were already there since last year. Talking about the change, Pete Lau says that the team will continue making products as they have been doing but will have even more resources to deliver a better experience to users.
He added that “regional markets continue to operate as usual, while in markets where both brands operate, we will continue to compete in the same way as before.” The company has also integrated OxygenOS and ColorOS codebase to stabilize the software and improve the software maintenance schedule.
When OnePlus entered the market, it had a single phone that would challenge the establishment and continued doing so for a couple of years. With time, the brand became a part of the establishment itself. After premium devices, the company now has a lineup of mid-range smartphones under the Nord series and is focusing on it to reach a wider set of users, helping the company increase its footprints.
The mid-range smartphone market has cut-throat competition and is incredibly price-sensitive, with users looking at the specifications of a high-end device. It will be interesting to see how OnePlus manages to ship 25 million units of the Nord series by 2023.
Earlier last month, the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G arrived on the Geekbench portal revealing its key specs, later the phone’s color variants were tipped. Now, the smartphone has appeared on China’s 3C certification hinting at an imminent launch.
According to the 3C certification, the phone with model number SM-M526BR will pack a 4,860mAh rated battery capacity. Once it is marketed, it is expected to be the typical 5,000mAh battery cell. It is worth noting that the predecessor, Galaxy M51 4G, had a massive 7,000mAh battery. Although not confirmed, we can expect some sort of fast charging support on the device, considering that the Galaxy M51 4G had a 25W fast charging support.
A previous listing about the phone confirmed that the phone will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G mid-range chipset. It will have 6GB of RAM, which could be the base variant for the phone. The phone will run on Android 11 out of the box and is expected to have OneUI 3 on top of it.
The phone scored 776 single-core points and 2877 multi-core points on the Geekbench 5 portal.
The smartphone is expected to come with a 64MP Samsung GW3 primary sensor at the rear and a 32MP single camera at the front. Considering it’s an M-series phone, we can also expect a large AMOLED screen and a plastic built.
Apart from this, the smartphone is touted to launch in three standard colors – White, Black, and Blue. It is said to debut in a few selected markets including Europe.
In late April, OnePlus announced that it will be releasing the Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 beta builds for the OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T by late August. At the end of last month, the brand once again re-iterated the same timeline. However, the company has now rolled out the said update ahead of the schedule.
OnePlus 6T
OnePlus has officially announced the release of Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 for the OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T on the OnePlus Community. Interested users can download the appropriate file for their device and install it by following the instructions mentioned.
The process will not wipe the device’s internal storage. But yet, the brand recommends backing up the data before proceeding. Users not satisfied with the beta build can roll back to the stable channel by installing the appropriate rollback package. It is worth noting that this process will erase everything on the phone.
The newly released OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 for the OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T is purely meant for users who want to try out the upcoming software before the final release. The builds for both smartphones may have bugs, and therefore, OnePlus recommends users to proceed with caution.
Users who have installed this software build will receive the subsequent Open Beta builds via OTA. But for some reason, they will be not getting the final stable release via OTA. Hence, at the end of the Open Beta program, they will have to manually install the stable update.
OnePlus 6/6T OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 Official Changelog
System
Updated to OxygenOS 11 version
Fresh new UI visual design brings you a more comfortable experience with various optimizations of details
Since this is a big Android update with multiple new features, the upgrade process might be a little longer, please be more patient.
Game Space
Newly added gaming tools box for convenient switches of Fnatic mode. You can now choose three ways of notifications: text-only, heads up, and block, just for your immersive gaming experience
Newly added quick reply feature in a small window for Instagram, WhatsApp, and Telegram (Enable it by swiping down from upper right/left corners of the screen in gaming mode)
Newly added mistouch prevention feature. Enable it, swipe down from the top of the screen, click and the notification bar will pop out
Camera
Updated the camera UI and optimized some of the function paths to offer a more convenient operation
Ambient Display
Newly added Insight clock style, a joint creation with Parsons School of Design. It will change according to the phone usage data (To set: Settings > Customization > Clock on ambient display)
Newly added Canvas feature that can automatically draw a wireframe picture based on a lock screen photo on your phone（Path: Settings – Customization – Wallpaper – Canvas – Choose photo preview and it can be generated automatically）
Dark Mode
Added a shortcut for Dark Mode, you can pull down the Quick Settings panel and find it
Supported automatically enable by time range (path: Settings – Display – Dark Mode – Turn on automatically – Automatically enable from sunset to sunrise / Custom time range)
Shelf
Newly shelf interface design, the interface is clearer
After teasing the device, Huawei has now launched its latest smart band in the Indian market — Huawei Band 6. The product is quite similar to the Honor Band 6 but comes with support for more workout modes.
It comes with a 1.47-inch AMOLED 2.5D touch screen display and offers 283PPI pixel density. As for the customization of dials, the device supports more than 100 watch faces.
The fitness tracker features Huawei TruSense 4.0 heart rate monitoring, Huawei TruSleep 2.0 for sleep tracking, and Huawei TruRelax for stress tracking. Along with that, the product also supports menstrual cycle tracking. It packs a 6-axis IMU sensor (Accelerometer sensor, Gyroscope sensor) and an Optical heart rate sensor.
It has support for 96 workout modes, including 11 professional workout modes such as indoor and outdoor running, cycling, and rope skipping, and 85 more customized modes, including fitness, ball games, and dancing types.
The device has Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity and can be paired with devices running Android 5.0 and above. It is rated 5ATM for water resistance up to 50 meters. The device is powered by a 180mAh battery that supports up to 14 days of battery life on typical usage and the company adds that a 5-minute charge offers two days of battery life.
The Huawei Band 6 comes in Graphite Black, Sakura Pink, Amber Sunrise, and Forest Green color options. It will be available for purchase in India exclusively through Amazon.in starting from 12th July. The product is priced at ₹4,490 and for a limited time, the company is also offering a Huawei Mini Bluetooth Speaker worth ₹1,990 for free.
The Google Pixel 5a has been in news for a few past months. It was speculated in April that the phone has been canceled, but Google was quick to respond that it will be launching around the same time as the Pixel 4a did last year. The Pixel 4a was made official in August, which indicates that the Pixel 5a may break cover in the same month. A recent by Bloomberg also claimed that the Pixel 5a will be launching in August. Ahead of the expected launch, the Pixel 5a has bagged approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The FCC listing mentions three model numbers as G1F8F, G4S1M, and GR0M2. Among these, two have the same FCC ID, whereas the other one has a different FCC ID. It appears that the U.S. may receive two variants of the phone, one that will be exclusively available through Verizon, and another one that will be sold through other carriers.
Google Pixel 5a render by Steve Hemmerstoffer
The global edition of the Pixel 5a seems to lack support for CDMA. While the FCC mentions three models, it is unclear which model numbers belong to the variants heading to the U.S. and global markets. The FCC has no information on the specifications of the Pixel 5a.
The Pixel 5a CAD renders that appeared a few months back revealed that its appearance is similar to the Pixel 4a 5G. Moreover, it is expected to feature the same Snapdragon 765G, which fueled the predecessor model.
Last year, Google sold Pixel 4a in 4G and 5G versions in different markets. This year, the Pixel 5a is expected to arrive in the 5G version only. It is expected to feature a 6.2-inch OLED display with a punch-hole design. Its rear-facing dual-camera setup may include an ultrawide lens. For security, it may feature a traditional fingerprint sensor on the back panel. It may command a costlier price tag than the Pixel 4a.
Previously, there have been instances where a brand was trolled for using another company’s device on social media. The most common scenario is when Android brands tweet from an iPhone. Similar events have happened with popular phone brands like Samsung and even Huawei. Now, surprisingly the Chinese tech giant OnePlus seems to have taken it further with a tweet, praising its rival Samsung’s S-Pen.
You heard it right, OnePlus knowingly or unknowingly tweeted about Samsung’s S-Pen from its OnePlus India Twitter handle. The tweet goes by “The enhanced #SPen is my weapon of choice”, with a short video of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and S-Pen.
Well, OnePlus obviously deleted the tweet, seconds after it was posted but the Twitter leakster, Abhishek Yadav, managed to spot it and share screenshots on the internet.
Brands can often make mistakes while promoting an ad campaign but it’s another story when you promote your rival’s products. Although it is laugh-worthy (at least from the netizen’s point of view), this could have happened because of a simple goof-up by the PR company handling the brand account. If you recall, earlier, OnePlus was subjected to similar trolling when it posted about the OnePlus 9 series from an iPhone.
Ever since the launch of Huawei’s own app store, the Huawei AppGallery, there has been a tremendous increase in its application list. With a ton of new games and apps directly coming on the AppGallery, it is no longer a sidelined app downloading platform for Huawei smartphone users. That said, CrazyLabs, one of the top 3 game publishers, has now reached the Huawei AppGallery and launched four new smartphone games on the platform.
CrazyLabs has announced four super-simple games on the AppGallery. These games include Tie-Dye, Acrylic Nails, Phone Case DIY, and Light it Up.
All these games were launched on the Playstore and App store earlier and now with the launch on one of the fastest-growing app stores, AppGallery, its reach has increased. Starting with the Tie-Dye game, it allows you to get a real-life painting experience on a T-shirt. There are multiple levels and colors to choose from giving players an option to DIY the T-shirt as per their likings.
As the name suggests, Acrylic Nails, this game is great for getting your nails done on the go (virtually). It is said to be the most satisfying ASMR app for nail salons in the market. Moving to the Phone Case DIY, it is as simple as it sounds. Players can customize the back of their phones with the help of various tools in the game.
If you are looking for a game to play in between your daily commute to work, Light it Up is a great choice. It is another entertaining game from CrazyLabs that allows multiple actions like swinging, jumping, and flipping to make neon shapes glow in the game.
Other than this, CrazyLabs had earlier launched a bunch of new games like Coin Rush, ASMR Slicing and Soap cutting, Run Sausage Run, and others on the Playstore and App store.
Motorola has announced a new smartphone called the Motorola One 5G UW Ace in the U.S. The handset is available exclusively through Verizon Wireless. In terms of specs, it is similar to the One 5G Ace that debuted earlier this year. However, it comes with two features that set it apart from the One 5G Ace.
The Motorola One 5G UW Ace carries support for the mmWave 5G network, which offers faster 5G connectivity. The other differentiating feature available on the device is Verizon’s Adaptive Sound that produces a spatial surround sound experience regardless of connected speakers like headphones, earbuds, or soundbar. It even works on different kinds of apps, including Dolby Atmos-enabled content.
Motorola One 5G UW Ace specificatons and price
The One 5G UW Ace has a 6.7-inch IPS LCD punch-hole screen that delivers a Full HD+ resolution. It runs on My UX based on Android 11 OS.
For selfies, it has a front camera of 16-megapixel. The rear-mounted camera setup of the phone features a 48-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel superwide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter.
Motorola One 5G UW Ace
The Snapdragon 750G is present under the hood of the device, which is accompanied by 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of built-in storage. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery.
The One 5G UW Ace is pred at $299.99, and it is already up for purchase in the U.S.
In related news, Motorola is working on the Edge 20 series of smartphones. Yesterday, the Edge 20 and Edge 20 Pro smartphones were spotted at China’s TENAA certification with full specifications and images. Speculations are rife that the Edge 20 models will be announced by end of July.
In recent weeks, brands like Xiaomi, OPPO, and Micromax have increased the prices of their mid-range phones in India. Fresh information reveals that even Samsung has also hiked the prices of its phones in the country.
The South Korean company has hiked the price of the Galaxy F02s, Galaxy M02s, and Galaxy A12 by Rs 500. The F02s variants such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage were priced at Rs 8,999 (~$120) and Rs 9,999 (~$138) at launch, respectively. With a Rs 500 price hike, these models are now available for Rs 9,499 (~$127) and Rs 10,499 (~$140), respectively.
At launch, the 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage editions of the Galaxy M02s were priced at Rs 8,999 (~$120) and Rs 9,999 (~$138), respectively. After an increment of Rs 500, these variants are now priced at Rs 9,499 (~$127) and Rs 10,499 (~$140), respectively.
The Galaxy A12 models such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage were priced at Rs 12,999 (~$179) and Rs 13,999 (~$187) at launch, respectively. These models are priced at Rs 13,499 (~$180) and Rs 14,499 (~$194), respectively.
In related news, Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3, and Galaxy Watch4 in August. The South Korean company is also expected to launch the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone soon. Yesterday, it was spotted with full specs and images at a Chinese certification site, which indicates that it may debut soon.
Last month, Vivo announced the Snapdragon 480 powered Vivo Y53s 5G. The company has now unveiled its 4G edition in Vietnam. The Y53s 4G offers users exciting features such as Helio G80, a 5,000mAh battery, and 64-megapixel triple cameras.
Vivo Y53s specifications and features
The Vivo Y53s measures 164 x 75.46 x 8.38mm and weighs 190 grams. It has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD panel with a teardrop notch, which offers a 1080 x 2408 pixels Full HD+ resolution. The device runs on Android 11 OS and FunTouch OS 11.1.
Vivo Y53s 4G
The Y53s is driven by the Helio G80 and 8 GB of RAM. The device offers 128 GB of built-in storage and a dedicated microSD card slot. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports rapid charging through USB-C. For security, the power button of the Y53s doubles up as a fingerprint scanner.
A 16-megapixel camera is available on the front side of the Vivo Y53s. Its triple camera system has a 64-megapixel main camera with an f/1.79 aperture, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. It offers photography features such as night shot (front and rear), portrait, panorama, live photo, slow motion, time-lapse, professional mode, and Full HD video recording. The Y53s offers connectivity options like dual SIIM with VoLTE support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Vivo Y53s pricing and availability
The Vivo Y53s has arrived in Vietnam with a price tag VND 6,990,000. It can be bought in colors like Black Blue and Blue Purple.
DJI Innovation has officially launched the DJI Pocket 2 Exclusive Combo Limited version globally. The new version comes with a new, cool Sunset White color. The Pocket 2 was first unveiled in November last year as DJI’s smallest handheld camera gimbal. It was available in Classic Black color. This version only has a new Sunset White paint job and is bundled with a couple of new accessories. It is priced at 2,999 yuan in China while on the global turf, it will retail for $439.
DJI Pocket 2 is a sports camera with an integrated gimbal function. It is the successor to the Osmo Pocket and is equipped with a quick start function which only takes a few seconds to boot. The camera performance is also highly improved, the field of view is wider, and it is possible to capture better-quality landscapes and portraits.
It is equipped with a Sony IMX686 sensor that is found on flagship phones. The camera has a 64MP sensor with 1/1.7 inches pixel size and supports 4K/60fps video. It also features a four-array microphone as well as DJI’s array stereo technology which brings an immersive listening experience. The camera also supports one-click editing, automatic beauty, smart follow 3.0 and other features.
The DJI Pocket 2 Sunset White version is bundled with several accessories such as versatile handles and lanyards to form a lightweight starter set that is stylish and practical. The combo also includes a protective case, a mini joystick, a charging cable (single head), a hand strap, and a mobile phone connector (USB-C) and mobile phone connector (Lightning).
Google’s Pixel 6 series is highly anticipated. Not ony is Google going with a fresh design for the two phones, it has also been reported that they will come with custom chipsets. A new leak has revealed the specification sheet of both devices ahead of their release later ths year.
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are codenamed “Oriole” and “Raven” respectively according to Front Page Tech and XDA Developers. the former is the source that gave us our first look at the device back in May and they have got more details about the two devices.
Pixel 6
The Pixel 6 will have a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen. The GS101 custom chipset will be paired with 8GB of RAM and buyers will be able to choose between having 128GB or 256GB of storage.
For its cameras, the Pixel 6 has a 50MP wide angle main camera and a 12MP ultrawide angle camera. Up in front is an 8MP sensor. The phone packs a 4614mAh battery and will run Android 12 out of the box.
Pixel 6 Pro
The Pixel 6 Pro has a 6.71-inch Plastic OLED (P-OLED) screen. It comes with 12GB of RAM and will be available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB of storage. Along with the 50MP primary wide camera and 12MP ultrawide camera, the Pixel 6 Pro has a 48MP telephoto camera. Its batery is also bigger at 5000mAh.
The more interesting info revealed in the leak is that the Pixel 6 series will receive software support for at least 5 years. It wasn’t specified if it means five OS upgrades or a combination of OS upgrades and security updates that goes up to 5 years. We expect at least three OS upgrades, maybe even four, with a fifth year for additional security updates before its end of life.
While there is no confirmed release date yet, the source disclosed the Pixel 6 series may launch in October.
In December 2020, Hisense unveiled its 55-inch smart TV to the Indian market, and it has enjoyed a decent reception since then. Hisense is now adding two more 4K smart TVs to its Indian lineup. The two new smart 4K TVs are the Hisense Tornado 4K TV and the Hisense A71 UHD smart TV.
The two new offerings are projected with their giant screens. While the Tornado TV is 65 inches wide, the A71F has a 70-inch screen. Both TVs have a wide array of features, including Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, combining to give the user an excellent viewing and listening experience.
The Hisense Tornado smart TV has a 102W JBL speaker system which consists of 4 full-range speakers and two high-frequency speakers. The Tornado TV has Dolby Vision support for enhanced picture quality.
The Hisense A71F ultra high definition (UHD) TV displays ultra dimming technology across the screen to give an enhanced overall viewing experience. Another feature of the 4K TV is that the UHD AI Upscaler enables a seamless conversion of normal HD pictures to ultra HD 4K picture quality. Two powerful 18W bottom-firing speakers help to provide an excellent quality audio output.
They are both running on Android TV 9.0 Pie, with access to the Play Store and an array of important and entertaining apps. The smart TVs feature Chromecast, Google Assistant, and some other in-built applications.
The two new HiSense TV models will be available from July 10 in India via Flipkart. The Tornado is coming towards the end of July, while the A71F goes on sale from July 10, with a promo in place until July 15, including a 4-year comprehensive warranty for the model. The A71F will be sold at Rs. 91,990 ($1,281), while the Tornado 4K TV will sell at Rs. 71,990 (4964).
The Snapdragon Insiders Phone is the Android device of the week. There is so much to unpack from the announcement which should explain why it is getting a lot of attention. If you wanted to know about its software support, we asked Qualcomm and we’ve gotten a response.
According to the official Snapdragon Twitter account, Qualcomm will provide “4- years of regular security updates for Android software” for the Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders/Snapdragon Insiders Phone.
Thanks for the question. At launch, the smartphone will run stock Android 11 and Qualcomm provides 4-years of regular security updates for Android software.
The answer is a blanket statement that doesn’t say how many OS upgrades they will provide. However, providing 4 years of security updates is impressive and matches OnePlus’s new maintenance schedule for its flagship phones. It is also double the duration ASUS will provide for its own flagships, the Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip.
Qualcomm also revealed that the Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders will run stock Android 11 out of the box, unlike ASUS’s own phones that run Zen UI.
OnePlus recently released the Nord CE 5G: a revisitation of the first device from the Nord series with a more affordable price tag. The Core Edition looks like the original Nord, but if you dig deeper, there are a lot of differences between the two phones. Ahead of the launch of the Nord 2, we decided to publish a comparison between these two handsets for those who want to save money and get the greatest mid-ranger for their actual needs. If you think you can not afford the Nord 2 and you love the specifications of the OnePlus Nord and its brother Nord CE 5G, you are in the right place and you should go ahead with this specs comparison.
OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs OnePlus Nord 5G
OnePlus Nord CE 5G
OnePlus Nord 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
159.2 x 73.5 x 7.9 mm, 170 grams
158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm, 184 grams
DISPLAY
6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED
6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED
The OnePlus Nord and its Core Edition are not so different in terms of design. Given that it is a revisitation, the Nord CE 5G retains a similar design to its predecessor, but we still have a few differences. The original Nord has a slightly higher screen-to-body ratio, but it comes with a dual punch hole instead of a single punch hole like the Nord CE 5G. The younger sibling has a thinner and lighter body, which makes it more attractive. However, its overall dimensions are bigger despite they have similar display diagonals.
Display
With the OnePlus Nord and its Core Edition, you get exactly the same display specifications. They come with a Full HD+ resolution, the HDR10+ certification which improves the image quality on streaming platforms, and a 90 Hz refresh rate making the viewing experience smoother. The vanilla Nord has a 6.43-inch panel, while the Core Edition has 6.44 inches. Both the phones rely on an in-display fingerprint reader for authentication. There is no much to say since both are good, but not astonishing displays, and they provide more or less the same level of quality.
Specs & Software
Even when it comes to the hardware department, these devices are almost the same deal. The OnePlus Nord has an older chipset, but it is actually a slightly better SoC than the OnePlus Nord CE 5G. We are talking about the Snapdragon 765G which is built at 7 nm and offers a bit more power. The Snapdragon 750G is very close but its GPU performance is inferior (Adreno 620 vs Adreno 619). Further, it is built at 8 nm so it is inferior even when it comes to power management. Both the phones feature up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage (UFS 2.1). The OnePlus Nord wins the hardware comparison but I would still choose the Nord CE 5G because it has a more recent operating system: it runs Android 11 out of the box instead of Android 10. This means that it will get longer software support from the company.
Camera
OnePlus Nord 5G wins the camera phone battle first of all thanks to a more interesting main camera. We are referring to a 48 MP sensor that supports OIS, paired with an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a pair of 2 MP useless cameras for macros and depth. OnePlus Nord CE 5G has a 64 MP main camera but it lacks OIS. Further, the original Nord has a better front camera department: a dual sensor composed of a 32 MP main selfie camera and an 8 MP ultrawide lens.
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G has a way bigger battery: with a capacity of 4500 mAh, it is able to last longer on a single charge. It is an important added value, given that OnePlus Nord has a below-average battery with a capacity of just 4115 mAh.
Price
OnePlus Nord launched last year with a €399/$473 starting price in the global market, while OnePlus Nord CE 5G launched a few weeks ago with a €299/$355 starting price. I personally prefer the Nord CE 5G due to its bigger battery and Android 11, but the original Nord actually offers a better camera department and chipset.
OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs OnePlus Nord 5G: PRO and CONS
The Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders a.k.a. Snapdragon Insiders Phone was announced today, and according to Qualcomm, the hardware is designed by ASUS. It turns out ASUS did or will do more than design the phone.
It has been revealed that ASUS will also handle the manufacturing of the device as well as be in charge of sales and software (support). It should also handle warranty and repairs. The info was revealed by Mishaal Rahman of XDA Developers.
We are particularly curious about software support and we have contacted Qualcomm to inquire about the duration of updates. The phone runs Android 11 out of the box and we expect it to get at least two OS upgrades. For a phone priced at $1499, we expect three OS upgrades.
Qualcomm will sell the phone in the U.S., China, U.K., Germany, and India. It also said in its press release that it will be made available in other regions.
Peugeot has an impressive track record of some pretty iconic cars that were matched with durability and endurance. The French carmaker has revealed its newest hybrid hypercar that packs some innovative designs. The company will debut the new hypercar at the Le Mans 24 hours race and the World Endurance Championships in 2022.
The new hypercar packs some power and beauty into its design. It is a beauty to behold and seems to be a speed racer capable of endurance races. However, it looks Peugeot is revamping its aerodynamics design with a wicked wing glass and lacking in the traditional rear wing commons in prototype racing models. The rear wing serves the vital purpose of providing aerodynamic balance and downforce, making the car highly competitive and fast.
Peugeot will join several traditional automakers like Toyota in the Le Mans Hypercar races as the field continues to swell with carmakers of different hues. Ferrari is also primed to join the 2023 Le Mans, as it continues work on its first prototype-class racing car in more than 50 years.
The Peugeot 9X8 hypercar has a 680 HP V6 engine, a 2000KW electric motor powered by a 900V battery developed by the French automaker in collaboration with Saft, another French company. It is yet unclear how Peugeot will balance the massive combined power available for the hypercar to fit championship regulations of a maximum of 680HP. Possibly Peugeot would have conceptualized a mechanism for the hypercar’s powertrain to dynamically balance the power output of the two power sources to meet race requirements.
The Le Mans Hypercar class series affords flexibility in the rules that encourage innovation, like Peugeot’s wingless design. Indeed the greater flexibility allowed by the sport’s new technical rules relating to aerodynamics, according to Peugeot Sport, has permitted radical new thinking that is driving the emergence and development of innovative cars. There are still some details not yet revealed about Peugeot’s concept car, especially what its top speed would be. We await Le Man’s 2022 and the World Endurance Championships series to see the Peugeot 9X8 in action.
The chipmaker, Qualcomm, announced its first smartphone today. The Snapdragon Insiders phone priced at $1499 packs high-end specs you will find on a flagship phone in 2021 and some that are even yet to appear in any other device. Qualcomm has confirmed that the phone will be launching in India but with a slight difference.
The Snapdragon Insiders Phone has support for 65W fast charging and Quick Charge 5. Unlike Samsung and Apple who have stopped shipping their phones with a power adapter, Qualcomm will include a 65W USB-C charger in the box along with other accessories. However, that won’t be the case in India.
The ASUS-designed phone will still ship with a charger but Indian buyers will get a slower 35W charger. This means it will take longer to refill the 4000mAh battery capacity. Nevertheless, a 35W charger is pretty fast and a slower charger is better than no charger at all.
We don’t know how much the Snapdragon Insiders Phone will sell for when it arrives in India, so we can’t say if it will be slightly cheaper since it is getting a slower power brick.
The Snapdragon Insiders Phone has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. There is a Snapdragon 888 processor powering it and it has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
There are three cameras on the back of the phone – a 64MP main sensor, a 12MP ultrawide angle camera that can take macro photos, and an 8MP telephoto camera with OIS and 3x optical zoom. There is a 24MP camera in front for selfies and video calls.
The Snapdragon Insiders Phone Cameras packs a 4000mAh battery, stereo speakers, dual SIM support, NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, and has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. It runs Android 11 out of the box.
Qualcomm has announced its first smartphone today as a special device for members of its Snapdragon Insiders program. The phone is designed by ASUS and packs high-end specs and features.
Snapdragon Insiders Phone specifications
The Snapdragon Insiders phone has a 6.78-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 2448 x 1080 resolution. The AMOLED panel is supplied by Samsung, has a 1ms rate, a Delta-E level less than 1, and a peak brightness of 1200 nits (800 nits outdoor-readable brightness). The display doesn’t have a cutout in the screen for a camera but settles for bezels to house the cameras and sensors. It is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus.
The Snapdragon 888 processor is the chipset under the hood and it is paired with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. We are actually surprised that the phone isn’t powered by the newer Snapdragon 888 Plus.
For its cameras, the Snapdragon phone has a 24MP front-facing camera with a 27mm focal length. On the back are three cameras – a 64MP f/1.8 Sony IMX686 sensor with a 1/1.73” large sensor size and 0.8 µm pixel size. The camera has On-chip-lens PDAF, 4-axis OIS, and instant camera switching. There is also a Sony IMX363 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera with real-time distortion correction that can also shoot 4cm macro photos. The last sensor is an 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, 4-axis OIS, and an 80mm focal length. The Snapdragon phone has AI auto zoom and can record in 8K at 30fps and 4K UHD at 30/60fps.
Qualcomm ships the phone with dual stereo speakers with a smart amp and is one of the first phones with support for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Sound technology. There is dual 5G SIM support, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi Direct, and NFC. It also has a Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor Gen 2 rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Below the scanner is a Snapdragon logo that lights up, but we do not know if it is customizable.
The Snapdragon Phone has a 4000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 5 and 65W fast charging. Qualcomm includes a 65W adapter in the box. It also includes a pair of premium Snapdragon-branded earbuds with a charging case, a 1m-long USB-C to USB-C Quick Charge 5 cable, a 50cm USB-C to USB-A cable for the earbuds, and a phone case.
Snapdragon Insiders Phone – Availability and Specs
The Snapdragon Insiders Phone has a price tag of $1499 and will be available in August. You can also sign up to be notified, although Qualcomm says Snapdragon Insiders will be the first to be informed of its availability.
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