On June 16, Honor announced the Honor 50, Honor 50 Pro, and Honor 50 SE smartphones in China. The rumored Honor 50 Pro+ with Snapdragon 888 was not announced at the event, which suggests that such a device may not exist. Honor has confirmed that it will be launching the Snapdragon 888 powered Magic 3 series in Q3. Fresh information reveals that the company could be also launching a phone powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 888 mobile platform.
It can be said based on a tweet by reliable tipster Teme that Honor may have struck deal with Qualcomm for the SM8350 Pro chip, which is expected to debut as the Snapdragon 888 Pro. The tipster has claimed that the chip would remain rare as one has bought it except Honor.
it seems at least now that the SM8350 Pro would remain rare, just no one has bought it except Honor pic.twitter.com/5sUAQrCn1V
The tipster claimed through another tweet that the Magic 3 has a unique design, SD888 Pro chip, and it may offer the best photography experience. Unfortunately, there is no information on the specs of the device.
At the unveiling event of the Honor 50 series, Honor CEO Zhao Ming confirmed that the brand will continue to launch the Magic, numbered, X, and Play series of smartphones. The Magic line will include flagship models, whereas the numbered series will have mid-range phones. The X and Play series will have budget-friendly phones.
Ming also revealed that the Magic 3 lineup featuring the Snapdragon 888 will debut in Q3 this year. Recently, a tipster claimed that the Magic 3 will be equipped with the SM8350 Pro chip.
It is still unconfirmed whether the chip will debut as Snapdragon 888+ or 888 Pro. It is speculated to arrive as an overclocked edition of the SD888 chip featuring the new 3.0GHz X1 super core processor. The rumor mill is yet to spill information about the Magic 3 series.
While we have heard about various companies working on their under display selfie camera technology, the premium grade flagship smartphones arriving next year might still launch with a punch hole selfie shooter.
According to tipster, Digital Chat Station on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, most top end handset from companies would still feature a punch hole display design on the front. The known tipster stated that while smartphones with under display camera technology are expected to debut sometime in the third quarter of this year, most premium devices next year would still skip this new camera technology.
Concept render of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 with a camera housed under the display
Unfortunately, this is all the information shared by the tipster on the social media platform. So, stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.
OnePlus has just announced that it is appointing renowned Indian Cricketer, Jasprit Bumrah, as the brand ambassador for its wearables category of products. The company made the announcement earlier today (18th June 2021) and even shared a video on YouTube.
As per the Chinese smartphone maker, the partnership with the athlete is a part of its efforts to pursue perfection, since the brand’s philosophy is ‘Never Settle.’ This move from the company seeks to help it connect with India’s youth as well and represents a “passion for a healthy, fit, and an active lifestyle while believing in constantly becoming better.” The company added that the association with Jasprit Bumrah also marked another milestone for OnePlus’ journey in India.
Furthermore, the wearable category from the brand includes the OnePlus Watch, which is the brand’s first smartwatch that launched globally. It offers a premium design along with smart tracking features and more. The device arrives with a blood oxygen tracking monitoring and can even track the users’ activity in sports like Cricket. The OnePlus Watch will be available in the region for a special launch price of 14,999 INR (roughly 203 US Dollars) while the OnePlus Band will be available for 2,499 INR (roughly 34 US Dollars) on Amazon India, the company’s official website, Flipkart.com, and other partner stores.
The Indian Cricketer Bumrah added that “It’s really wonderful to see a young brand empower the tech landscape and rise to the challenge of delivering exactly what consumers want. Premium, high performing, and comfortable, OnePlus’s straightforward approach to its wearables ensures that it integrates with various lifestyles and brings users one step closer to meeting their daily needs and fitness goals.”
Samsung has silently announced the Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Galaxy Tab A7 Lite tablets in India. The latter is a budget-friendly tablet, whereas the Tab S7 FE is a stripped-down version of the Tab S7, which was announced last year.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE price in India, specifications
The Galaxy Tab S7 FE models such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage are priced at Rs 42,999 (~$581) and Rs 50,999 (~$690), respectively. It can be purchased in colors like Mystic Black, Mystic Pink, Mystic Green, and Mystic Silver. HDFC Bank cardholders can avail of Rs 4,000 (~$54) cashback on the device and Rs 10,000 (~$135) off on the optional keyboard cover.
Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G
The Galaxy Tab S7 FE has a 12.4-inch TFT display that delivers 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution. The device is bundled with a magnetic S Pen. The Snapdragon 750G chip powers the device along with a 10,990mAh battery, which supports 45W rapid charging. It has an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel selfie snapper.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite price in India, specifications
The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite comes in a sole version featuring 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. The LTE and Wi-Fi versions of the device are priced at Rs 11,999 (~$162) and Rs 14,999 (~$203). It comes in Gray and Silver colors. Buyers can avail of a 6-month no-cost EMI option starting at Rs 2,499 (~$34).
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite has an 8.7-inch LCD screen that delivers 1340 x 800 pixels resolution. The Helio P22T chipset powers the device along with a 5,100mAh battery, which supports 15W fast charging. The Tab A7 Lite has a front camera of 2-megapixel and a rear camera of 8-megapixel. It comes with other features such as LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a microSD card slot, stereo speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB-C port.
The Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Tab A7 Lite will be available for purchase through Amazon India, Samsung India’s online store, leading online retailers, Samsung’s exclusive stores, and other offline stores from June 23.
Xiaomi is rolling out MIUI 12.5 update to eligible devices worldwide. On the other hand, the company has established ‘MIUI Pioneer Group’ to solve the problem faced by users. On top of these, MUI 13 rumors have started circulating on the internet.
According to Digital Chat Station, a reliable tipster from China, MIUI 13 is indeed being tested by Xiaomi. Above all, he says that the devices released in the last two years will get an update. The latter information is not surprising as Xiaomi is known for providing three MIUI updates for flagships as well as popular mid-rangers, and two MIUI update for budget smartphones.
Additionally, earlier this week, another leaker said that the upcoming Mi MIX 4 will debut with MIUI 13 onboard. This smartphone is rumored to launch in Q3. Hence, the latest version of MIUI should also get announced at around the same time.
According to previous reports, Xiaomi has begun to adapt its system apps for MIUI 13. A rumor even suggested that MIUI 13 will launch in June. But it does not appear to be the case.
Anyway, we expect to learn more about the next major version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system before its official announcement in the coming days.
Earlier today (18th June 2021), Huawei announced the latest iteration of the MateBook D 15 in Singapore. It is a budget friendly ultralight notebook that is designed for everyday use and is powered by a 10th Gen Intel Core processor.
MateBook D15
The new MateBook D 15 model from the Chinese tech giant is aimed to deliver all round performance, along with a sleek and portable design. It is available in a Mystic Silver color and weighs only 1.56 kilograms. The company has added support for Multi screen collaboration and a Fingerprint sensor on the power button for security. This laptop was also designed for office work, with virtual meetings and multi tasking, and productivity based uses as well.
The new notebook features a 15.6 inch IPD LCD display with a FHD resolution (1920x1080px) and offers a 178 degree viewing angle. Under the hood, an Intel i3-10110U processor runs the device along with Intel UHD 620 integrated graphics card. For memory, the company is offering 8GB of RAM and 256GB of NVMe SSD storage. The laptop is powered by a 42Whr battery and even offers Bluetooth 5.0 support.
The new MateBook D 15 will be available for purchase starting from 26th June 2021 and will be available from Huawei official stores and Shopee. One can also purchase it from Lazada starting from 1st July 2021. It is available for a price of 748 Singapore Dollars (roughly 558 US Dollars). The company is also offering an exclusive product launch price of 698 Singapore Dollars (roughly 520 US Dollars) by applying a limited vouched that will be available on checkout from June 25 to June 30 on Shopee.
The New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market is expected to see steady and robust growth in China. The sale of the NEVs is projected to grow more than 40 percent every year for the next five years.
According to a Reutersreport, a senior official at the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) shared this information earlier today (18th June 2021). Fu Bingfeng, executive vice chairman of CAAM, made the statement regarding the growth at a conference in Shanghai. In this presentation, the official stated that CAAM has estimated that sales NEVs will hit 1.9 million units this year and 2.7 million units in 2022. This includes various NEV types like the battery electric, plug in hybrid, and even hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Notably, major NEV makers like Tesla, NIO, Xpeng, and BYD, are also expanding manufacturing capacities in the region. This arrives after the carmakers were incentivized by the government, which is promoting greener vehicles to lower pollution levels. For those unaware, China is planning on extending its tax exemption on NEV purchases beyond 2022 to support the development of this segment.
This news was further backed by Wan Gang, a high ranking government industrial policy adviser who is also known as China’s “father of EV” by local media. Furthermore, the shares of the country’s NEV related firms have also risen after this conference. These include major battery maker CATL that saw a 3.7 percent gain, along with Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co Ltd and BYD that saw a surge between 2.9 percent and 10 percent, among others.
Xiaomi has been rumored to be working on a next-generation of its Mi MIX series flagship smartphone which is expected to go official in the third quarter of this year. The upcoming phone of the MIX series, Mi MIX 4, launching after three years, is said to offer an ultimate full-screen experience to the users.
Now, a new report coming from China claims that the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 will be made available in only one version that will have an under-display camera sensor. There won’t be a traditional version of the phone as rumored earlier, says the report.
Concept Render of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4
Apart from that, the report also adds that the pricing of the Mi MIX 4 will be higher than the price of the Mi 11 Ultra flagship smartphone from Xiaomi, which is touted as the “Light of Android” because of its top-of-the-line specifications.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 could possibly miss 2K screen resolution support but the report adds that it may come with a specially customized high-screen resolution which will offer better display results compared to Full-HD+ screen resolution.
The device is also expected to adopt a four-frame fully equal-width design as it aims to offer a true full-screen design with an under-display camera sensor. The Chinese smartphone maker is aiming to offer a unique experience to the user.
The handset is expected to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and will come packed with a 4,500mAh battery that will support 120W wired fast charging — the highest-rated fast charging technology so far.
POCO recently confirmed that it will be launching the POCO F3 GT in India in Q3. This handset is most likely to end up as a rebranded version of the Redmi K40 Gaming edition, which debuted in China in the recent past. While POCO has not confirmed the POCO X3 GT’s existence, recent reports have revealed that it is also coming soon. The POCO X3 GT with 21061110AG model number has seemingly received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The FCC listing of the 21061110AG smartphone has revealed that it is a POCO phone that runs on MIUI 12. The device has support for n41 and n77 5G bands. Hence, it is likely to debut as POCO’s first X-series phone with support for 5G connectivity. It also supports for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6).
The FCC listing has no information on the other specs of the phone. Last week, the handset was spotted at certification sites like SGS Fimko as well as TKDN and SDPII certification platforms of Indonesia. Rumors have it that it will be a rebadged version of the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G that was announced last month in China.
Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G
POCO X3 GT specifications (Rumored)
The POCO X3 GT could be sporting a 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel that delivers a 120Hz refresh rate and it could be powered by the Dimensity 1100 chip. It may arrive with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. The handset could be housing a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W rapid charging.
The X3 GT may come with a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and its rear shell could be featuring a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. It may feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and it may come preinstalled with MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11.
Tech giant Google has opened its first brick-and-mortar store located in the Chelsea area of New York City. This coming barely a month after the company first hinted at plans to open a physical store. The retail store gives customers of the brand access to interact directly with the company’s smartphones and other smart home products.
Google first started manufacturing smartphones and other voice-controlled smart speakers in 2016. The products were sold via the company’s online store. Five years down the line Google is giving customers the chance to shop physically for its growing array of products from the store.
Google puts several things into consideration while planning for ho the store will look like. This is evident in the fine attention to details, aesthetics and the warm as well inviting nature of the retail store. The store isn’t just a retail centre but also an experience store where users can try out its various products ranging from the Pixel phones and Nest products. Not just that, customers can also see how Google’s software and services like Google Search, Google Assistant, Google Maps, YouTube, Stadia and many more come to life when in use.
There are several design highlights in the store but one that stands out is the 17-foot-tall circular glass structure which the company calls Google Imagination Space. This is said to have been designed and engineered with local New York partners. The Space has custom interactive screens with rotating exhibits of Google’s products and tech, so that visitors can experience the brand’s products without moving round the entire store. The structure also provides real-time translation of your speech into 24 different languages at the same time.
There is a section of the store dedicated towards providing hands-on interaction with the products. There is equally a team of store attendants conversant with the products on hand to answer your questions. The team can also offer repairs and troubleshoot problems on the spot.
Earlier this week, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) had unanimously voted to advance its proposed ban on approvals for networking equipment from US telecommunications carriers that are made by Huawei and ZTE.
According to a Reutersreport, the US FCC aims to push its proposed bans on the two Chinese telecommunications giants that are considered to be national security threats. The new rules have already won initial approval and would allow FCC to revoke the authorizations issued to the Chinese companies for their equipment. A Huawei spokesperson labeled this FCC revision “misguided and unnecessarily punitive.”
Furthermore, the Acting FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel added that new measures will “exclude untrustworthy equipment from our communications networks… We have left open opportunities for (Huawei and other Chinese equipment) use in the United States through our equipment authorization process. So here we propose to close that door.” Since 2018, the FCC has approved more than 3,000 applications from Huawei, as per FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr.
Although, the new regulations would ban all future authorizations for communications equipment that can potentially be a risk to the national security of the nation. Back in March 2021, the FCC had designated five Chinese firms as a security threat under a 2019 law that aims to protect US communications networks. Notably, Government officials have praised the FCC’s actions stating that the FCC has voted “to put national security first by keeping compromised Chinese equipment out of US telecommunications networks.”
Earlier this year, ByteDance, the parent company of Smartisan Technology, announced that the company won’t be launching any new smartphones. With that, the company merged the team with the educational hardware team led by Musical.ly founder Yang Luyu.
A few months ago, it was confirmed that Wu Dezhou, President of Xinshi Lab, resigned from the company. Now, it has been revealed that Zhu Haizhou, who was in charge of the laboratory’s products, has also resigned.
The reports coming from China adds that Zhu Haizhou is now joining OPPO‘s new subsidiary OnePlus. The development was confirmed by Zhu Haizhou himself and added that he will be responsible for the Software Product Development at the firm.
While the reason behind his department hasn’t been revealed, but it seems that the team of Smartisan Technology isn’t getting the support it needs. So, it seems like instead of fighting the losing battle and getting attention, Zhu Haizhou has decided to change ships.
For those who are unaware, Zhu Haizhou is a popular name in the Chinese software market and is considered a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) in the industry. He has been responsible for several major software functions, including Smartisan OS, TNT experience, Bing Bang 3.0, time capsule, and many more.
Zhu Haizhou has been silently designing products and most of the product designs that attract attention for Hammar Technology are from his hands. He was also responsible for leading the TNT OS.
He has frequently talked about how his working style and cultural philosophy are different from that of Hammer. Many people had interpreted that as a prelude to resignation, but he had denied such reports at the time, which has now turned out to be true.
It will be interesting to see Zhu Haizhou working with OnePlus for Software Development, most likely on OxygenOS which the company has confirmed will continue to the OnePlus’ primary software for global markets. OxygenOS was the choice of custom mobile UI for tech-savvy users but has slipped on several aspects in the past couple of years and is facing criticism from experts. It will be interesting to see Zhu Haizhou takes up this challenge and improves the software.
India has already banned hundreds of Chinese applications in the country, including TikTok, Aliexpress, and PUBG Mobile and now it seems that the United States could also go down the same path.
A new report from Reuters, citing people aware of the matter, claims that US President Joe Biden could sign an executive order aimed at safeguarding Americans’ sensitive data by forcing Chinese apps to take tougher measures to protect private information if they want to remain in the U.S. market.
It is said that the goal of such an order is to keep foreign adversaries like China and Russia from gaining access to large amounts of personal and proprietary business information.
Additionally, the U.S. Department of Commerce may issue subpoenas to collect information about certain smartphone, tablet, and desktop computer software applications. The agency may negotiate conditions for their use in the United States or ban the apps.
While the new order has not named any companies, it could end up capturing more apps than the Trump administrator’s bans and hold up better if it is challenged in court. The government is concerned about China’s ability to track locations of government employees, build dossiers of personal information for blackmail and conduct corporate espionage.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo will decide which apps to target for U.S. action, but they must meet certain criteria. The apps must be owned, controlled, or managed by a person or entity that supports the military or intelligence activities of a foreign adversary such as China or Russia.
After the app has been tagged by the Commerce Secretary as “posing an unacceptable risk”, it will be notified and then the company will have 30 days to object or propose measures to secure data.
Apps from China are most likely to find themselves in the Commerce Department’s crosshairs given escalating tensions between both the countries as well as the Chinese government’s ability to exert control over companies.
As per the people aware of the matter, the order will apply to business apps, including those used in banking and telecommunications, as well as consumer apps. Apps linked to other adversaries such as Iran or Venezuela are already blocked under broader sanctions.
Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold2 in August last year. Rumors are rife that the South Korean company may announce the Galaxy Z Fold3 as its successor in August. Fresh information reveals that the company has stopped the sales of the Z Fold2 in the U.S., which probably hints that the Z Fold3’s launch could be a few weeks away.
Last year, the Galaxy Fold went out of stock a few months before the launch of the Galaxy Fold2. At present, the official online store page of the Z Fold3 shows an error message that reads, “The Galaxy Fold is no longer available for purchase on Samsung.com.”
The Galaxy Z Fold2 is no longer available for purchase, but the error message mentions it as Galaxy Fold instead of its actual name. The original Galaxy Fold has long been sold out, which suggests that the company has incorrectly phrased the disclaimer. Android Policeclaims that the unlocked, AT&TT, and T-Mobile editions of the Galaxy Z Fold2 may have gone out of stock on June 12. Even Sprint and Verizon variants of the foldable phone were found to be out of stock at the time of writing this post.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Mystic Bronze
The Z Fold2 is still available on the websites of Best Buy and AT&T, which indicates that the company could be gradually phasing out the device. Earlier this week, Max Weinbach hinted that Samsung’s next Unpacked event will be held on Aug. 3.
The event may see the arrival of the Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3, Galaxy Watch4, and Galaxy Watch Active4. The leak further claimed that the Z series foldables will go on sale from Aug. 27, while the Watch4 lineup will be for purchase from Aug. 11.
Remember Motorola’s Moto Maker? A service that lets you customize your Motorola phone (select models) in various ways including choosing the material, colors, and even having an engraving on the back. Those were the good old days of Motorola. While you can’t customize any current Motorola phone, Xbox will let you customize the Xbox Wireless Controller for the Xbox Series X/S and even let you engrave it. Cool, right?
Xbox Design Lab isn’t new as it was first launched in 2016 and was available up until October last year before being shut down. Now, it is back and running, allowing interested folks to customize their own controller.
Users will be able to choose from eighteen different colors for the body, back, bumpers, triggers, D-pad, thumbstick, as well as six different styles for the action buttons, and five styles for the View, Menu, and Share trio of buttons.
Customized controllers cost $69.99, $10 more than the current selling price of a regular controller. If you want a custom engraving, that costs an extra $9.99, bringing the total to $79.98. Orders will ship 28 days after your purchase.
The service is live now for the US, Canada, and Europe. So go ahead and customize your own controller, even if you are not going to buy one yet. You also don’t need to own an Xbox console to buy the controller as it works with Windows 10 PCs and iOS and Android devices.
This year, Vivo launched its first flagship in the European market: the Vivo X60 Pro. Despite it is the first one, it is having consistent success in several countries. But soon, it will have a new rival: OPPO is going to launch the Reno6 series in the global market and it will include the OPPO Reno6 Pro. The phones will be most likely sold in the same price range and they come with similar specifications. Which one is the best? With this comparison, we will try to answer this question.
OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G vs Vivo X60 Pro
OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G
Vivo X60 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
160 x 73.1 x 7.6 mm, 177 g
158.6 x 73.2 x 7.6 mm, 179 g
DISPLAY
6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
6.56 inches, 1080 x 2376p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR
Mediatek Dimensity 1200, octa-core 3 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, octa-core 3.2 GHz or Samsung Exynos 1080
Triple 48 + 13 + 13 MP, f/1.5 + f/2.5 + f/2.2
32 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
4500 mAh, fast charging 65W
4200 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
OPPO Reno6 Pro and Vivo X60 Pro offer a premium design including a glass back and an aluminum frame. The phones are very good-looking and they are also thin and lightweight. Both have a curved screen at the edges making them even more elegant. The OPPO Reno6 Pro looks more beautiful with its camera module sporting the same color as the rear cover; it is even lighter despite it packs a bigger battery. But the Vivo X60 Pro has a better build quality with the Gorilla Glass 6 protection for both the rear glass and the display (OPPO Reno6 Pro has Gorilla Glass 5).
Display
On the paper, the Vivo X60 Pro looks to have a slightly more interesting display. The most important difference between the two panels is the refresh rate: Vivo X60 Pro has 120 Hz, while OPPO Reno6 Pro has just 90 Hz. Both the phones support the HDR10+ certification and they have a Full HD+ resolution, as well as an in-display fingerprint scanner. If we exclude the refresh rate, you should not notice important differences between their image quality. Both the displays are curved and they have similar dimensions (6.55 inches and 6.56 inches, respectively).
Specs & Software
The OPPO Reno6 Pro is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 mobile platform paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage, while the Vivo X60 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset with the same memory configuration. Despite the Dimensity 1200 is built with a better production process (6 nm), the Snapdragon 870 has higher performance. That is why Vivo X60 Pro wins the hardware comparison. The phones run Android 11 out of the box customized by ColorOS and Funtouch OS, respectively.
Camera
Vivo X60 Pro has a better camera department: it is composed of a 48 MP main sensor with gimbal stabilization, a telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom, and an ultrawide lens with a 13 MP resolution and a 120° FOV, as well as Carl Zeiss optics. It is able to record video with 4K resolution and 60 fps. The OPPO Reno6 Pro has a quad rear camera with a 64 MP main sensor (no optical stabilization), an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, and a pair of (useless) 2 MP sensors for macros and depth.
OPPO Reno6 Pro packs a bigger battery with a capacity of 4500 mAh and it provides a longer battery life on a single charge. It also supports a faster charging technology with a power of 65W. With the Vivo X60 Pro, you get just 4200 mAh and 33W fast charging: not much for a flagship, but sufficient.
Price
Vivo X60 Pro debuted in the European market with a price tag of €799/$950 (with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage). We still do not know how much OPPO Reno6 Pro will cost in the global market because it is actually available only in China. There is a chance that it will be more affordable than the Vivo X60 Pro. If we do not consider the price, the Vivo X60 Pro wins the comparison. First of all, it provides a better camera department which, unlike its rival, includes a telephoto sensor, as well as a better ultrawide lens. Further, it has a higher refresh rate. It even comes with a more powerful processor. On the other hand, Reno6 Pro has a bigger battery and a faster charging technology, as well as a more interesting Android fork, so it still offers a few advantages. Which one would you pick?
The PS5’s DualSense controller is available in three colors – the default white that comes with the console and the new Midnight Black and Cosmic Red color variants that were announced last month. The controller is priced at $69.99 ($74.99 for the red variant). However, if you want a controller that offers more in terms of features, then the Hex Rival from HexGaming might be the controller for you, as long as you are ready to pay four times what you will pay for the DualSense controller.
The Hex Rival looks a lot like the DualSense and that is because the custom controller is built using the DualSense. On the front, the differences are the paint job, the lack of markings on the buttons, and the HexGaming button which replaces the PlayStation button.
On the rear is where the Hex Rival differs as it has mappable buttons on the rear. These buttons are remappable and users can assign up to 15 buttons to the two rear buttons.
The gamepad also features interchangeable thumbsticks, comes with six in total (3 pairs) of different heights, and with 2 different ergonomic thumb grip designs (domed or concave).
The Hex Rival is priced at $289.99 which is more than four times the price of the DualSense. Considering the gamepad is targeted at eSports players, you may not need it to enjoy your PS5 games.
HexGaming is offering the Rival controller in 18 different colors and is already available for purchase on its website.
The Chinese smartphone maker – Realme has introduced the Realme Q3 series a couple of months ago. Realme Q3 Pro was among several other smartphone variants that were launched. The powerful device is now on sale via Giztop for the discounted price of $279. The interested users can grab it for the price of Black, Yellow, and Blue colors. It is available in both the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.
Realme Q3 Pro comes with MediaTek Dimensity 1100 5G octa-core chipset coupled with 6/8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage options. The smartphone houses a triple rear camera sensor including a 64MP primary sensor, 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP macro shooter. It carries a 4500 mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging.
A massive 6.43-inch Samsung AMOLED display is present with a 120Hz refresh rate, and 360Hz touch sampling rate.
The 5G smartphone offers support for vast compatible bands including n1/n28A/n40/n41/n77/n78/n79. It runs on Realme Ui 2.0 that is based on the Android 11 Operating System.
This year, Xiaomi introduced Mi 11 smartphone series carrying different models with varied specifications and features. The company went a step ahead with the launch of a new variant of the Mi 11 series – Mi 11i Global. It houses several new advancements. The new smartphone is launched to attract a set of different users in the international market. However, it is now on sale via Giztop for the starting price of $529. The interested users can grab it in two different color options of Silver and Black.
Xiaomi Mi 11i is available in two different storage variants of 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256 GB storage. However, the Black color is official with 256GB internal storage only.
Xiaomi Mi 11i carries a 6.67-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED DotDisplay with a 120Hz refresh rate and d360Hz touch sampling rate. The display houses an in-display optical fingerprint scanner. There’s a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC carrying an octa-core chipset. A triple rear camera is present carrying 108-megapixel primary sensor, 8Mp ultra-wide lens, and a 5mp telemacro camera. The phone offers a 20MP front camera for selfies and video calling.
The smartphone offers a 4520 mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.
Earlier this month, Huawei listed the Mate 40 Pro 4G, Mate 40E 4G, and Nova 8 Pro 4G for presale in China. The tech giant has now officially launched the trio for sale in China. The major highlight of the models is the presence of HarmonyOS 2 onboard all three models.
The models are not new, they had earlier been launched last year but with 5G capabilities. The company has decided to release a 4G-only version, perhaps due to the chip shortage occasioned by the US trade embargo that has made it impossible for the Chinese firm to buy semiconductors from US companies. The company is likely relying on the stockpile of chips it made before the ban went into effect.
Talking of the specs, the Huawei Mate 40 Pro 4G version is equipped with a Kirin 9000 processor paired with 8GB RAM while there are 128GB and 256GB storage options. The device starts at 6,099 yuan which is 400 yuan cheaper than the 5G version.
On the other hand, the Mate 40E 4G version is equipped with a Kirin 990E processor backed by 8GB RAM as well as 128GB and 256GB storage options. The Mate 40E starts at 4199 yuan, also 400 yuan cheaper than the 5G version.
The Nova 8 Pro 4G is the cheapest model among the lot. It is equipped with a Kirin 985 processor and has the same memory configuration as its predecessors. It starts at 3699 yuan which is 300 yuan cheaper than the 5G version.
Apart from the lack of a 5G modem, the 4G versions are exactly the same as their 5G counterparts in terms of product design and other specs. You also get the HarmonyOS 2 installed from the go.
We don’t know if Huawei will have enough stock to sell these models outside China. By the way, would you still buy a Huawei smartphone in the absence of GMS? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
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