Midea will launch the M7 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner on May 23

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May 18, 2021

Midea Group, a Chinese Fortune Global 500 company and one of the largest producers of robots and appliances, is launching the brand new Midea M7 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner on 23 May 2021.

The M7 Pro is the latest model in its lineup of smart robot vacuum cleaners. The new model brings in some interesting features like Laser navigation technology, customized cleaning functions, high-power suction, etc. It will be a 4-in-1 vacuum cleaner with the ability to sweep, vacuum, and mop your home.

In case you don’t know, the Midea Group is a popular electrical and home appliance manufacturer in China. The company focuses on manufacturing advanced machines and home appliances for lighting, heating, ventilation, etc. The company has a number of patents under its name and reinvests 4% of its revenue in R&D.

Midea is now focused on increasing its market share internationally and aims to grab around 10% of the international market by 2025. In this regard, Midea has invested in manufacturing centers outside of mainland China and in countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, India, Egypt, the US, Thailand, Brazil, and Argentina.

Realme announces Android 12 Beta 1 will be available for the Realme GT this month

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May 18, 2021

Google I/O kicks off today and one of the biggest announcements expected to be made is that of Android 12. Following the announcement, we expect partner phone companies to disclose compatible devices that can be enrolled in the Android beta program. Realme has been one of the companies that have been a part of the beta program since 2019 and this year is no different.

We have received information from Realme that its flagship phone, the realme GT, will be a part of the Android 12 Developer Preview Program. The beta update will be available to users in China after Google announces it later today.

Realme has also confirmed that the flagship will get a global release soon after which Android 12 Beta 1 will be made available for it. According to the manufacturer, the beta version will be released in the Realme Community within the month which means the launch should also be scheduled for this month.

The Realme GT has a 6.43-inch FHD+ display with a hole at the top left of the screen for the selfie camera. It is powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor and has up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The device packs a 64MP triple camera setup on the back, a 16MP front-facing camera, stereo speakers, and even has an audio jack. It draws juice from a 4500mAh battery and has support for 65W fast charging.

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Samsung Galaxy M22’s Geekbench listing indicates it could be rebadged Galaxy A22

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 18, 2021

Multiple reports have claimed that Samsung may announce the Galaxy A22 4G and Galaxy A22 5G in different markets in June. A recent report claimed that certain markets may receive the Galaxy F22 as a rebranded version of the A22 4G. Now, a newly spotted Geekbench listing (via Nashville Chatter Class) shows that Samsung is working on a phone called the Galaxy M22. The listing suggests that it could be a rebranded version of the A22 4G.

The purported Galaxy M22 with model number SM-M225FV has surfaced on Geekbench. The listing reveals that it is fueled by the MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CT model number). The Galaxy A22 4G is also expected to arrive with the same SoC.

While the Galaxy A22 4G is said to be equipped with 6 GB of RAM, the Geekbench listing of the alleged M22 reveals that it has 4 GB of RAM. The device is preloaded with Android 11 OS. Its appearance at Geekbench suggests that the company could be internally testing its performance before its launch.

It is likely that the Galaxy M22 may borrow most of its specs from the Galaxy A22 4G. Rumors surrounding the Galaxy A22 claimed that it has a 6.4-inch AMOLED display that delivers a 60Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. It is likely to house a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging support.

The back panel of the phone is said to be equipped with a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system. It may feature a front camera of 13-megapixel.

In related news, the Galaxy A22 5G is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.4-inch FHD+ LCD display, Dimensity 700 chipset, a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system, and a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging support. It is expected to debut as the cheapest 5G phone from Samsung.

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Samsung Electronics to start construction of its chip plant in the United States in Q3 2021

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Jeet

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May 18, 2021

Samsung Electronics, the world’s leading smartphone maker as well as one of the leaders in the chip manufacturing business, is reportedly all set to start construction of chip plant in the United States in the third quarter of this year.

The U.S. chip plant, which is estimated to cost around $17 billion, is expected to be operational by the year 2024. The report comes through Reuters which has cited a South Korean newspaper as its source.

It adds that Samsung is planning to apply an advanced 5-nanometer extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography chip-making process at the plant. While not yet confirmed by the company, the new plant is expected to be in Austin, Texas.

Documents filed with Texas state officials previously showed Samsung is considering Austin as one of the sites for a new $17 billion chip plant. As per the company’s own estimates, it will create around 1,800 jobs.

U.S. President Joe Biden has proposed $50 billion to support chip manufacturing, which has spurred companies like Intel Corp and contract manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to consider major new investments.

Recently, it was reported that TSMC could be planning to invest tens of billions of dollars for establishing cutting-edge chip factories in the United States, likely in the state of Arizona. As noted above, the moves comes after Joe Biden signed an executive order incentivizing manufacturers to shift base to the United States.

Samsung is the world’s largest memory chip producer and the second largest foundry firm. For the upcoming $17 billion foundry factory in the US, apart from Texas, it is also considering other locations, including Arizona and New York.

It’s noteworthy that the company already has a chip facility in Austin, Texas, but the need for additional U.S. investment emerged after its rival companies have moved ahead for capacity expansions. TSMC has announced that it will invest $100 billion over the next three years for capacity expansion.

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Oppo India extends product service warranty to encourage users to stay home

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Sean

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May 18, 2021

With India struggling with the second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic, Oppo is extending its product service warranty to encourage its users to stay at home and follow precautionary lockdown measures.

The Chinese tech giant has just announced that it is extending the repair warranty for all of its product until 30th June 2021. This is only applicable to products whose warranty expires during this lockdown period. Notably, the move from the brand arrives amid the recent resurgence of cases of COVID-19 in the country. Furthermore, this is also in line with the local government’s directives. Amid the crisis, the company’s service centers will remain closed until the lockdown is in place in different parts of India.

Furthermore, the company has also provided the WhatsApp number to its Indian customers (+91-9871502777) to check the status of the operations in real time. The extension of warranty will cover multiple products like smartphones and accessories such as chargers, data cable, and earphones. Oppo has even setup an after sales customer service in the region that is powered by an AI powered Chatbot called ‘Ollie,’ which is available 24X7 for its customers.

The company has claimed that this bot can resolve 94.5 percent of their querries of its customers. To further support the local government, the smartphone maker has even donated 300 Oppo Band Style to Hyberabad police workforce recently, along with donations of 1,000 oxygenators and 500 breathing machines as well.

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Xiaomi ranked No 1 in after sales services in India

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Sean

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May 18, 2021

Xiaomi has just shared that it has lead the smartphone market in 12 different countries across the globe. Now, the company has also arrived No 1 in terms of after sales services in India.

The Chinese tech giant just shared a report from Red Quanta, a leading consumer intelligence firm, which found that owning a Mi device in India has an ‘assurance of a smooth after sales experience for customers.’ The study from Red Quanta was conducted over a large group of people that were from tier 1 and tier 2 markets in India, amounting to over 8000 participants. This study was related to brands’ commitment to customers and regarding after sales services to measure customer satisfaction.

Muralikrishnan B, COO, Mi India stated that “At Mi India, gaining and strengthening the Trust & Satisfaction of our users is paramount. We realise that the Quality of our devices and our robust After sales service practises go a long way in reinforcing trust in the brand. We have an expansive After Sales service network covering over 600+ districts in the country and have always pushed the boundaries in terms of delivering services.”

The study was tested with multiple parameters in place, including ‘infrastructure and ambience at service facility, COVID-19 safety parameters, smoothness of service initiation, staff interaction, turnaround time for service completion and quality of issue resolution.’ The report found that Xiaomi users have the highest customer satsifaction of 85 percent in the premium smartphone category. This was followed by OnePlus, Apple, and Samsung. Meanwhile, the brand also lead the charts for non premium categories as well with a 51 percent customer satisfaction.

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Xiaomi led the smartphone market in 12 countries in Q1 2021

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Sean

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May 18, 2021

A Xiaomi official has just announced that the brand has managed to the lead the smartphone market in 12 different nations across the globe in the first quarter of this year. The news was shared earlier today (18th May 2021) on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website.

As per a Weibo post from the brand’s President, Lu Weibing, the smartphone maker has managed to achieve the No 1 spot in 12 countries in Q1 2021. The senior executive even shared an image poster that showcased the Chinese tech giant’s achievement. Looking at this poster, the flags of the 12 different nations can be observed. This includes, Spain, Russia, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Croatia, Lithuania, Malaysia, India, Nepal, Myanmar, and Colombia.

Furthermore, the company also saw a growth in its market share in Europe, with its position rising to the secon dsport for the first time in the European smartphone market. The brand lead the eastern European market for two consecutive quarter, while the it came it continued to be the third largest OEM in the western European market. Athough, it managed to lead in Spain for the fifth consecutive quarter.

Xiaomi’s growth outside of its home country can be attributed to the company’s two legged effort, which has it place it efforts in both its domestic and international markets. Despite the viral outbreak that hampered shipments back in 2020, the company still saw great success overall.

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Realme Buds Wireless 2 Neo announced in Sri Lanka for 8,999 LKR (~$46)

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Jed John Ikoba

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May 18, 2021

Realme recently shared a teaser poster pointing at an AloT Sports Launch event scheduled to take place on May 20. The launch will see the company unveil the Watch 2 Pro, Buds Wireless 2, Buds Wireless 2 Neo, and Pocket Bluetooth Speaker. However, in a surprise move, the Chinese tech giant has today announced the Realme Buds Wireless 2 Neo in Sri Lanka.

The Realme Buds Wireless 2 Neo offers a comfortable and fun-filled user experience. The design includes a Magnetic Control that allows for fast connectivity by simply separating the two earbuds. The ENC algorithm provides a significant level of noise cancellation that allows the user to enjoy unfettered audio from the device, whether during a call or while listening to music. In addition, the lightweight (23.1g) device is IPX4-rated, which means it is water-resistant.

The Buds Wireless 2 Neo features a Super Low Latency Gaming Mode that would be a boon for gaming enthusiasts. It also has an 11.2mm Bass Boost Driver that provides bass enhancement solutions for the device. The robust battery system of the device means that you can get up to 17 hours of listening activity on a single full charge of the battery. It has USB Type-C fast charging support, meaning that about 10 minutes of charging could yield 2 hours of continuous playback. The Realme Buds Wireless 2 Neo also has Bluetooth 5.0 support for easy connectivity to input devices.

The Realme Buds Wireless 2 Neo will be sold for 8,999 Sri Lankan Rupee (about $46). The wireless earbuds come in three color variants which further accentuates the excellent looks of the device. The available colors include Black, Green, and Blue. It will go on sale on May 20.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro (Max) MIUI 12.5 stable update released

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 18, 2021

Last week, Xiaomi started rolling out MIUI 12.5 update for Redmi Note 10 Pro/Pro Max Mi Pilot Testers in India. Now, this update is available for the general public as well. That’s not all, the MIUI 12.5 stable update has been also released for other regional variants of the Redmi Note 10 Pro.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max sold in India is actually known as the Redmi Note 10 Pro in other markets. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 10 Pro available in India is basically the same device with a 64MP main camera instead of a 108MP sensor. All three phones run identical software. However, there are multiple regional MIUI builds for them.

These smartphones debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 11. But now, they have begun to receive MIUI 12.5 update with the following build numbers.

Global – V12.5.1.0.RKFMIXM
India – V12.5.1.0.RKFINXM
EU – V12.5.1.0.RKFEUXM

As you can see from the list above, the MIUI 12.5 stable update for the Redmi Note 10 Pro (Max) is currently live for the Global, Indian, and European variants. The update should be available for other remaining variants in the coming days.

Having said that, it is worth noting that even for the above-mentioned three regional variants, the MIUI 12.5 update is being rolled out in batches. Hence, it may take some time to reach all the units.

Samsung Galaxy A22 4G with Helio G80 and 6GB RAM spotted

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 18, 2021

Samsung is reportedly working on the Galaxy A22 4G and Galaxy A22 5G smartphones. The latter is expected to arrive as the cheapest 5G phone from the brand. The handset was spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site last month with Dimensity 700. Now, the 4G edition of the phone has paid a visit to the benchmarking site to reveal some of its key specs.

The Geekbench listing of the Galaxy A22 4G revealed that it will be arriving with an Helio G80 chipset. The SoC is mentioned with the model number MT6769V/CT in the Geekbench listing. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM. The handset boots to Android 11 OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, it scored 293 and 1247 points, respectively. Apart from Geekbench, the handset has surfaced at FCC certification with a 15W charger.

Samsung is speculated to launch the Galaxy A22 series of smartphones in June in different markets. Recently seen leaked renders of the A22 4G revealed that it has a waterdrop notch display on the front, a quad-camera setup on the back, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The A22 4G is expected to arrive in four colors such as black, white, violet, and green.

Samsung Galaxy A22 4G renders — Leaked renders of the Galaxy A22 4G by 91mobiles

It is speculated that the Samsung Galaxy A22 4G has a 6.4-inch AMOLED panel that produces an FHD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. It is likely to feature a front camera of 13-megapixel whereas its rear camera setup is expected to feature a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel secondary lens, and a pair of 2-megapixel cameras. It draws power from a 5,000mAh battery. The device has a thickness of 8.5mm and weighs 185 grams. Lastly, the device has also received certification from the FCC authority.

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Huawei to launch 34 inch MateView curved gaming monitor on June 1: Leak

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Sean

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May 18, 2021

Huawei is apparently gearing up for the launch of a new monitor. A new leak has revealed that the company will be launching a new 34 inch curved monitor, dubbed MateView, on 1st June 2021.

According to a post from @ZEALER on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, the brand will be launching a new gaming monitor next month. The tipster revealed that the gaming monitor will feature a 34 inch curved display and will also feature 165Hz high refresh rate. Another interesting feature that the leak revealed is the SoundBar dual stereo speakers that the monitor will be equipped with. This speaker can be observed attached to the bottom base region of the monitor.

Unfortunately, finer details regarding the gaming monitor like the pricing is unknown. Although, the tipster claims that the 21:9 aspect ratio and will sport a 3K+ resolution (3440x1440px). As per the leak, the Chinese smartphone maker wil be launching the new monitor on 1st June 2021.

Notably, we had previously reported on the company gearing up for the launch of new MateView monitors, which includes 32 inch and 42 inch models that will be targeted towards professional and gamers alike. The former will be targeted at professionals and will have a flat panel. On the other hand, the latter will be aimed at gamers with a curved display, which was certified by 3C in March.

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Huawei MatePad to launch in Singapore on May 22, features 2K FullView Display

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Sean

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May 18, 2021

The Huawei MatePad has just been announced to arrive in Singapore soon. The company will launch the new tablet in the region on 22nd May 2021, with a 2K FullView Display that is aimed towards multimedia consumption and productivity.

In a press release, the Chinese tech giant announced that it would launch the new tablet, which sports a 10.4 inch display on the front and arrives with a ‘Sleek, Stylish, and Powerful’ design. The tablet supports the Wi-Fi 6 standard that will enable to enjoy movies in high resolution without any stutters and even download large size files quicker. With the MatePad, the brand has placed an emphasis towards entertainment and productivity as well.

Under the hood, the HiSilicon Kirin 820 processor runs the device paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Talking about the display, the MatePad arrives with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification and offers an 84 percent screen to body ratio with 100 percent sRGB color gamut. It sports a 2000x1200px resolution with a 225ppi pixel density. For audio, the company is offers inbuilt Harman Kardon quad speaker sound system that is optimized to support multi channel sound output as well.

The device is powered by a large 7,250mAh battery pack and will be available in stores from May 22 for a price of 498 US Dollars from the company’s official online sores in Lazada and Shopee. It will be available in a single color variant, namely Midnight Grey.

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Google partners with 30 publishers to launch News Showcase in India

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Sean

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May 18, 2021

Earlier today (18th May 2021), Alphabet announced the launch of the Google News Showcase platform in India. The company had announced the news related platform ast year, with a 1 billion US Dollar to support publishers across the globe.

The search engine giant is partnering with 30 publishers in the region to launch News Showcase as the country struggles with the second wave the Coronavirus outbreak. At the moment, this service is available in various regions like Germany, Brazil, Canada, France and more. Now, the platform has launched in India and includes 30 national, regonal, and local news agencies as well. This includes The Hindu Group, ABP LIVE, India TV, NDTV, and other local publishers.

In a blogpost, the company stated that “Today’s announcement comes at a particularly challenging moment in India, with Indians seeking out authoritative news and information as the COVID-19 crisis deepens.” Currently, Indians have become increasingly reliant on social media platforms to stay informed and acquire crucial information related to supplies that are in dangerously low supply in the country.

The content provided by News Showcase in India will arrive in English and Hindi. Tjese will appear in panels in Google News and on Discover. Furthermore, the company announced that it would soon include additional local langauges later this year. For India alone, the brand has allocated 18 million uS Dollars in new funding. This will also include expenses for adertising and support for public health related campaigns as well.

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Xiaomi Mi 10i receives Android 11 update in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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May 18, 2021

Xiaomi launched the Mi 10i as a rebranded Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G in India in January. The device debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 10 despite releasing in early 2021. Now, months after its debut, the handset has finally started receiving the Android 11 update.

Xiaomi Mi 10i Pacific Sunrise Featured — Xiaomi Mi 10i

The Mi 10i sold in India is exactly the same as the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G available in India. This duo has another clone in the form of Mi 10T Lite with a 64MP primary camera instead of a 108MP sensor.

It is worth noting that the Mi 10T Lite was announced first. Hence, it was also the first to get the Android 11 update in February, followed by the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G in March. Now, the Mi 10i has also begun to receive the update.

The Xiaomi Mi 10i Android 11 update arrives with build number V12.0.2.0.RJSINXM and April 2021 security patches. The update is currently marked as ‘Stable Beta’. This means it is only available for a select few users as part of the batched rollout. Anyway, it should be seeded out to all the units in the coming days.

The next notable system update for the Mi 10i will be MIUI 12.5. But unfortunately, Xiaomi is yet to reveal when this update will be released for this smartphone.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Pre-Registerations now open with rewards, new game mode teased

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Sean

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May 18, 2021

The Indian version of PUBG Mobile, dubbed Battlegrounds Mobile India, has its pre-registerations go live earlier today (18th May 2021). Krafton is even offering rewards that will be exclusive to the region and has even announced new game modes and map.

For those unaware, PUBG Mobile and other apps faced a ban in India last year. This relaunch in the region is to bring back the popular mobile port of the battle royale title. The game will be nearly identical to the original game and will be available for both iOS and Android device. Furthermore, the studio behind the game will also be offering special rewards for those who pre-register the game, although, what these rewards are is currently unknown.

From the start, Battlegrounds Mobile India will offer all of the game modes that were present in PUBG Mobile, including the classic battle royale mode, team deathmatch, war, and more. However, Krafton has also announced that it will be releasing new and exclusive in game events like cosmetic items, features, with a native esports ecosystem as well. This will have the region have its own tournament and league system. For those interested, you can pre-register on Google Play Store.

Arriving at one of the most highlighting aspects of the pre-registerations, Krafton has also announced that it will be collaborating to bring a a new game mode. This new gameplay feature will be titled as Metro Royale and will be based on the setting of the open world survival shooter title, Metro Exodus, which was first launched with PUBG Mobile last year. The new event will introduce new underground world themed content like spike traps, melee throwable weapons, and much more. Notably, the company is also slimming down the download size of the game from around 1GB to just 610MB.

Another new change in the game will be related to minors and restrictions. For those below 18 years of age, the game would require minors to provide phone numbers of their parents or legal guardians to play the game. Similarly, Minors will also be restricted to play the game for a maximum of 3 hours a day and their maximum amount of purchase in the game will also be limited to just 7,000 INR (roughly 95 US Dollars).

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Realme Narzo 30 launched in Malaysia; features 6.5-inch FHD+ display, Helio G95 SoC, 6GB RAM, triple-rear cameras, and 30W Dart charging

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Jeet

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May 18, 2021

Earlier this year, Realme launched its new Narzo 30 series of smartphones which included two devices — Narzo 30A and Narzo 30 Pro. Today, the company has finally launched the vanilla variant, dubbed Realme Narzo 30. As the name indicates, the phone sits between the two smartphones launched earlier this year.

It comes with a 6.5-inch LCD display that offers a Full HD+ screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 90.5 percent screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek Helio G95 SoC.

The phone comes packed with 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 storage. It has a microSD card slot with up to 256GB of internal storage. It also has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor added security.

As for the camera configuration, the phone features a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 2-megapixel monochrome portrait, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, the device has a 16-megapixel Sony IMX471 sensor.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, and NFC. The smartphone runs the Android 11 operating system with Realme UI 2.0 on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W Dart charging.

The Realme Narzo 30 comes in two color options — Racing Blue and Racing Silver. It is priced at RM 799 which is approximately $192 but the phone will be available at an offer price of RM 699 (approximately $169) for a limited period when the device goes on sale in Malaysia starting from 20th May.

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iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition design and key specs revealed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 18, 2021

The iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition smartphone will be debuting in China on May 24. A microsite of the phone is now active Vivo China’s website. The official has revealed some of the key specs and design of the Vitality Edition smartphone.

iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition design

The official images show that the iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition smartphone will be hitting the Chinese markets in black and white colors. The handset has a side-mounted fingerprint reader and a vertical triple camera system. The front design of the phone is yet to be revealed. However, recent reports have revealed that its screen features a punch-hole cutout at the upper-right corner.

iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition specifications

The official listing has confirmed that the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform will be fueling the iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition along with UFS 3.1 storage. Past reports have revealed that the Vivo phone with model number V2118A, which appeared at the Google Play Console and China’s 3C and TENAA certifications is the upcoming Neo5 Vitality Edition handset.

The TENAA appearance of the Neo5 Vitality Edition revealed that it has an FHD+ OLED screen of 6.57 inches. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel and its rear camera setup has a 48-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel secondary lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The Neo5 Vitality Edition has a 4,430mAh rated battery. Its 3C listing revealed that it will carry support for 44W fast charging. The handset is expected to release in China in RAM variants like 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB and storage options like 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB. It will come preloaded with Android 11 OS.

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Lenovo Legion Phone 2 Pro 18GB RAM model to go on sale from May 20

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Jeet

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May 18, 2021

Last month, Lenovo launched its latest flagship gaming smartphone in the Chinese market, dubbed Lenovo Legion Phone 2 Pro. The top-end variant of the device comes packed with up to 18GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

Now, the company has announced that the 18GB RAM variant of the smartphone will be available for purchase in China from 20th May. As for the pricing, the device costs 5,999 yuan which roughly converts to $933.

As for the specifications, the Lenovo Legion 2 Pro features a 6.92-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display that offers a 20.5:9 aspect ratio, 2460 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 720Hz touch response rate, and 3.8ms response time.

Under the hood, the device comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. As for the camera configuration, there’s an OmniVision 64-megapixel main sensor, coupled with a 16-megapixel f/2.2 123-degree ultrawide angle camera.

On the front side, there’s a 44-megapixel f/2.0 sensor that slides out from the middle of the frame. The phone can record 8K videos at 24fps and 4K videos at 60fps. It can also record slow-motion videos in 1080p at 240fps and shoot in RAW format.

The smartphone also has support for Dolby Atmos and a game mode that enhances the in-game sound experience. The device is powered by a 5,500mAh battery that supports a maximum of 90W fast charging via two USB-C ports.

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Nubia Z30 Pro can fully charge in just 15 minutes, key specs emerge at TENAA

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 18, 2021

On May 20, Nubia will take off covers from the Nubia Z30 Pro flagship in China. Ahead of the launch, the company has been confirming its key features. Today, the Chinese brand revealed that the Z30 Pro will carry support for 120W rapid charging. At the same time, the handset has also appeared in the database of the TENAA certification platform (via) with a few key specs.

The new poster confirms that the Nubia Z30 Pro will arrive with support for 120W Neo Charge technology. It further revealed that the phone can fully charge in just 15 minutes. The company is yet to confirm the battery size of the Nubia Z30 Pro.

Earlier this month, a new Nubia phone with model number NX667J was approved by the 3C authority. The same device has now appeared in the database of the TENAA certification platform with some of its key specs.

The TENAA listing states that the phone features a 1,985mAh (rated capacity) dual-cell battery. The device has a 6.67-inch display, and it runs on Android 11 OS. In terms of dimensions, it measures 161.83 x 73.1 x 8.92mm. The TENAA listing is likely to get updated with all its major specs soon.

Other reports have revealed that the Nubia Z30 Pro will be featuring an OLED panel with a centrally aligned punch-hole. The screen is expected to carry support for a 144Hz refresh rate. This flagship phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage.

For photography, the Nubia Z30 Pro is expected to feature three 64-megapixel cameras along with a periscope camera on the back. The official camera samples of the phone revealed that it will offer an impressive photography experience in low-light conditions. It will also carry support for 50x zoom.

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Snapdragon 778G 5G launched, Honor 50 could be first phone to feature it

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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May 18, 2021

Qualcomm has announced a new chip called the Snapdragon 778G. The 6nm chipset is a new variant of the more powerful Snapdragon 780G chipset, which was announced in March. According to a well-known tipster from China, Honor 50 could be the first phone to feature the Snapdragon 778G 5G mobile platform.

Snapdragon 778G 5G specifications

The Snapdragon 778G 5G (SM7325 part number) is equipped with a Cortex-A78 custom-made Kryo 670 CPU that tops at 2.4GHz. The SoC includes Adreno 642L graphics, which brings support for Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 3S 3.1, OpenCL 2.0 FP, HDR10+, and HDR10.

The phones featuring the SD778G chip can support up to Full HD+ resolution with 144Hz refresh rate, up to 10-bit color depth and Rec2020 color gamut. For AI, it features the 6^th AI engine with Hexagon 770 processor that 12 TOPS performance. For enhanced gaming, it comes with Snapdragon Elite Gaming features.

When it comes to ISP, the Snapdragon 778G offers a triple 14-bit Spectra 570 ISP. It supports up to 192-megapixel single camera, up to 36-megapixel + 22-megapixel dual-camera system, and up to 22-megapixel triple camera system. The ISP also supports 10-bit HDR HEIF / HEIC photo capture, AI-based autofocus, multi-frame noise reduction, 720p/240fps slow-motion video shooting, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG.

For 5G connectivity, it features Snapdragon X53 5G modem-RF system that promises peak download speeds of 3.3Gbps. It supports mmWave (400Mhz bandwidth with 2×2 MIMO) and sub-6 GHz (100Mhz bandwidth with 4×4 MIMO) 5G spectrums. It supports up to Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, dual-frequency GPS, USB 3.1, and USB-C. For security, it comes with support for Qualcomm 3D Sonic and 3D Sonic Max fingerprint scanners. It also supports other biometric authentications such as iris, voice, and face. While the Snapdragon 780G supports Quick Charge 4+ fast charging, the Snapdragon 778G has arrived with support for faster Quick Charge 5 technology.

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