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Xiaomi Mi 80W Wireless Charging Stand comes with a double coil design that allows you to charge your phones both vertically and horizontally. This means you can watch videos and movies or attend zoom calls even while charging your smartphone.
The charging stand features a curved air duct design, that helps the heat to dissipate easily and quickly. The charger comes with a dedicated button to switch on the super-fast charging mode and has multiple safety features like overvoltage protection, overcurrent protection, overtemperature protection, under-voltage protection, foreign object detection, electrostatic protection, etc. Compatible with smartphones supporting the Qi protocol, the wireless charger can be used with all Xiaomi smartphones that support wireless charging and other Qi-enabled smartphones.
Generally retailing for $100, you can now buy Xiaomi Mi 80W Wireless Charging Stand at a discounted price of $70.80 only. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap.
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POCO has become the fastest growing smartphone brand in India. The company saw a year on year growth of a whopping 300 percent in the first quarter of this year, as per a new report.
Redmi K30 4G has been rebranded as POCO X2 in India
According to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Track that was released in May 2021. The report added that the Chinese smartphone maker saw an “immensely” positive reception for its product portfolio in the region. Its various offerings that have offered stellar performance have enabled it to become the fastest growing smartphone brand. Back in November 2020, the company had ranked third in the online smartphone brand category. This had it overtake the likes of Realme and OnePlus in a short span of just 10 months.
Now, the brand has achieved another milestone. Just last year, the POCO X2 had been the best selling smartphone on Flipkart, a local e-retailer giant, under the price segment of 15,000 to 20,000 INR in March. Similarly, its successor the POCO X3 was also featured as one of the best smartphones under the sub 20K category. This model sold around 500,000 units in just 45 days of its launch in India. Furthermore, the brand soon launched the high end POCO X3 Pro that targeted users that wished for more performance.
Anuj Sharma, Country Director, POCO India stated that “Our rise to the top 3 in the online smartphone space in just 10 months was a testimony of the love and trust we have received from our fans and consumers. This trust has helped us achieve yet another milestone by achieving the highest growth among the top ten smartphone brands in the first quarter of 2021. As we continue to grow in the market, we aim to focus on delivering the best and compelling proposition, without compromising on the quality of the devices, with continuous belief in our philosophy of “Everything you need and nothing you don’t.”
Red Magic, the company is known for making gaming smartphones, has now officially teased a new upcoming device on Weibo — Tencent Red Magic 6R. Along with that, the brand has also revealed some details related to the phone.
The teaser also revealed that the smartphone will feature 400Hz dual-touch gaming shoulder button, which is specifically designed for games. Prior to this, the company had confirmed that the phone will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC.
Further, it’s confirmed that the device will have LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage, ensuring better performance. The AnTuTu benchmark score of the smartphone has reportedly reached 845,210 points. Additionally, it has been revealed that the phone measures just 7.8mm in thickness and weighs 186 grams.
The device has also passed through TENAA with codename NX666J which shows that the device has a Red Magic logo at the back of the phone and the device has overall Blue and Black colors. There’s a quad-camera setup on the back with the primary camera sensor being 64-megapixel.
It will come with an in-display fingerprint scanner and packs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box. The device is likely powered by a 4,100mAh battery and supports 55W fast charging technology.
Last week, Xiaomi confirmed the existence of a new smartphone called the Redmi Note 8 2021. The Chinese firm has released new tweets to confirm some of the key features of the smartphone.
In the below-shown poster, the Redmi Note 8 2021 can be seen sporting a waterdrop notch display on the front, and its rear features a vertical camera system. Like the original Redmi Note 8 phone from 2019, its newer version has a 6.3-inch LCD display and a 48-megapixel quad-camera system. Rumors have it that the main snapper will be joined by an ultrawide lens, a macro camera, and a depth assist lens.
It appears that the Redmi Note 8 2021 will be available in at least two colors such as Neptune Blue and Moonlight While like the original model. A fingerprint scanner can be seen on the backside of the smartphone. The Chinese firm has confirmed that the Helio G85 chipset will be present under the hood of the Note 8 2021. To recollect, the older version was equipped with the Snapdragon 665 chipset.
The Redmi Note 8 2021 was recently spotted at the FCC certification platform. It revealed that the phone will ship with MIUI 12.5 and a 4,000mAh battery. It is speculated that the phone will carry support for 22.5W fast charging. It may come with support for a 120Hz refresh rate, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB / 128 GB of storage.
The original Redmi Note 8 came with specs like a 6.3-inch FHD+ IPS LCD screen, SD665 chi, up to 6 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system, a 13-megapixel selfie camera, and a 4,000mAh battery with 18W charging support.
Oppo has just announced that it would be launching its own exclusive home delivery service in India. This delivery service will be centered around shipping its own electronic products across the country.
As per an announcement earlier today (24th May 2021), the Chinese tech giant is launching home deliveries in an effort to making the shopping experience easier amid the lockdowns caused by the recent second wave of coronavirus. For those interested, users can text on the WhatsApp application to place an offer for Oppo products. This service is now open and one can send a text to the number +91-9871502777 simply stating their state along with Pincode. Following this, they will a call back from the nearest retail stores.
Furthermore, the move is in line with the company’s Omni channel strategy that will also provide support to local stores and other mainline partners that sell Oppo products via WhatsApp. This also signifies that Oppo is remaining committed to its customer base despite the lockdowns across the nation, while also customers to reach an online solution with offline retailers.
The initiative is just one of the company’s efforts in easing the impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns on its customer base. Previously, we had also reported on the brand extending the warranty for all of its products till 30th June 2021 as users were not able to reach out to customer care services.
Earlier today (24th May 2021), Oppo announced that it will be partnering up to with NIO complete the joint development and testing of the standard digital car keys, which are based on CCC 2.0.
This digital car keys will be compatible and work with the wallet app on smartphones and even smartwatches from the Chinese tech giant. Furthermore, the company also announced that it will be working with a number of automobile manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers as well to offer broader support that includes multiple car brands from across the globe in the future. Thus, it is closely working with the Chinese car maker NIO, to complete the development of the CCC 2.0 based standard digital car keys, as per an ITHomereport.
Through the CCC 2.0 version of the digital car keys, Oppo is aiming on eliminating the need for users to carry a physical car key when going out. Customers can simply unlock and start their cars through the NFC function that is built into smartphones or the company’s wallet application on the smartwatch. For those unaware, CCC stands for the Car Connectivity Consortium, which is a cross industry alliance dedicated to solving the problem of standardization of automobile interconnection.
In simpler terms, this is a group comprised of car makers, suppliers, and even smartphone makers and app developers that are working together to develop a single universal digital car key standard. The CCC 2.0 digital car key standard works through NFC technology and also adopts advanced information security technology as well, which utilizes cloud computing, secure interaction, and other advanced technologies like independent security chip to safely authorize the unlocking and starting of the users’ car.
Redmi will be unleashing the Redmi Note 10 5G series of smartphones on May 26 in China. The Redmi Note 10 5G could be the same device that went official in March in global markets. The lineup is said to include two other models such as Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 10 Ultra 5G. The Ultra variant’s key specs had appeared last week. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has shared key details of the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G handset.
Shown below is an official poster of the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G that has appeared in a JD listing. The retailer has listed the handset for reservations, but it has no information on its specifications.
The frontside of the phone features an LCD panel with a centrally aligned punch-hole. According to a popular Chinese tipster, it features a 6.6-inch LCD FHD+ screen. The company confirmed today that the Note 10 series supports up to 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and DCI-P3 color gamut.
Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G
The rear appearance of the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G seems to be inspired by the Xiaomi Mi 11 5G Signature Edition. Its rear-facing triple camera system has a 64-megapixel primary camera. Rumors have it that the Note 10 Pro 5G is equipped with the Dimensity 900 chipset.
The company confirmed today that the Redmi Note 10 5G series will come with support for Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and X-linear motor. The Note 10 models will also feature the Razer mechanical keyboard app, which comes with RGB lighting. Redmi is also offering the same keyboard as the Redmi K40 Gaming smartphone. The Chinese firm had confirmed last week that the Note 10 5G series will come with UFS 3.1 storage, 90fps, and quadruple cooling system.
Cryptocurrency services in China are suspending their operations in the region. This includes the likes of Huobi Mall and BTC.TOP as the local government has ramped up its efforts to crack down on Bitcoin mining and trading.
The move from the Chinese government has caused chaos in the digital currency ecosystem. According to an IndianExpressreport, A State Council committee led by Vice Premier Lio announced that the ban earlier this month. This marks the first time the council has targeted virtual currency mining. For those unaware, crypto mining is a major business in China, with the region alone accounting for as much as 70 percent of the world’s crypto supply at the moment.
However, following this news from the Chinese government, Bitcoin took a major hit. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell by nearly 50 percent from its all time high value of around 64,895 US Dollars back in April 2021. Thus, Huobi Mall announced in a statement that it would be suspending all of its custody businesses in China for the time being. In the statement shared via Telegram to its community, Huobi Mall stated that it is currently contacting its overseas service providers and also told its clients “not to worry and calm down.”
Picture by Martin BOULANGER
Similarly, BTC.TOP also announced the suspension of its Chinese business due to the regulatory risks in the region. Founder Jiang Zhuoer further added that “In the long term, nearly all of Chinese crypto mining rigs will be sold overseas, as Chinese regulators crackdown on mining at home.” Back in 2017, China had lost its position as a global cryptocurrency trading center as it faced a ban in Beijing. Jiang now predicts that “Eventually, China will lose crypto computing power to foreign markets as well.”
Xiaomi has just announced that it would be launching a new smart TV at the beginning of next month. This is the Mi TV 4A 40 Horizon Edition which will be launched on 1st June 2021.
Immersive experience. Beautiful visuals. Truly a work of art.
Uncover the excellence on the #HorizonEdition with Bezel-less design.
𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞. 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐎𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭. #MiTV4A40 coming on 01.06.2021.
As per a recent tweet from the Chinese tech giant, the new smart television will feature the Horizon Display, which is offered with minimal bezels on all sides. The company is advertising it with a bezel less design and also showcased the TV in an image poster as well. Looking at the tweet, Mi India stated that the TV would offer an “Immersive experience. Beautiful visuals. Truly a work of art.”
Unfortunately, the company refrained from mentioning any specific details and specifications regarding the upcoming product. Although, the new smart TV is likely to be similar to the Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition, which was launched back in September 2020. This model was launched in two size variants, including a 32 inch and a 43 inch variant. So, we can expect this TV to fill in the size between both models with its 40 inch display.
Mi TV 4A 43 Horizon Edition
Both of the previously launched TVs offered more than 90 percent screen to body ratio and sported up to FHS (1920x1080px) resolution. Under the hood, the TVs housed an Amlogic Cortex A53 quad core processor with Mali 450 MP3 GPU paired with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage. These also ran Android Pie and shipped with Xiaomi’s PatchWall. While the pricing of the upcoming Mi TV 4A 40 is unknown, it is expected to be between the 180 to 315 US Dollar price tag that the 32 inch and 43 inch model shipped with, respectively.
Recent reports have revealed that the OPPO phone with model number PENM00, which was recently seen at China’s TENAA and 3C certification site is the forthcoming OPPO Reno6 Pro+ flagship. The handset is set to go official with the Reno6 5G and Reno6 Pro 5G on May 27 in China. Ahead of the launch, the PENM00 handset has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site (via) with some of its key specs.
Reports have claimed that the Snapdragon 870 chipset will be present under the hood of the Reno6 Pro+ 5G. The SoC is mentioned with “kona” codename and 1.80GHz base frequency on Geekbench 4.2.
The Geekbench listing further mentions that the device has 12 GB of RAM ahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngyc3YNVWQInd it runs on Android 11 OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the handset scored 4649 and 12712 points, respectively.
Last week, the Reno6 Pro+ 5G was found listed on popular Chinese retailer sites such as JD.com and Suning. The listing revealed that the 12 GB RAM variant of the Reno6 Pro+ 5G will ship with 256 GB of storage. Its base model will offer 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.
OPPO Reno6 Pro+ 5G Moon Sea
The OPPO Reno6 Pro+ 5G is expected to arrive with a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, and a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging support. It has a front camera of 32-megapixel and its rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 13-megapixel telephoto camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. At present, there is no word on its pricing.
Reports have revealed that the Reno6 will be arriving with the latest Dimensity 900. On the other side, the Reno6 Pro will be equipped with the Dimensity 1200 chipset.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G will be getting a successor in the form of the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G on May 26. Ahead of it, Xiaomi is updating the older device to the latest version of MIUI. In other words, the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G has started receiving the MIUI 12.5 update.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G launched in late November 2020 with MIUI 12 based on Android 10. The phone was updated to Android 11 at the end of March 2021. Now, two months later, Xiaomi, the parent company of Redmi is rolling out MIUI 12.5 update for this handset.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G MIUI 12.5 update arrives with build number V12.5.2.0.RJSCNXM. Just like any other new MIUI public release, this build is currently in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase.
In simpler words, the new software build is being seeded out in batches. Hence, at the moment, the latest system update is only available for a select few users. But it should be available for everyone in the coming days.
That said, the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G is sold as Mi 10i in India. The smartphone is also known as Mi 10T Lite (64MP primary camera instead of 108MP) in other markets. Therefore, these two phones could also get the MIUI 12.5 update in near future.
It is not uncommon for smartphone brands to take a jab at one another from time to time. Samsung has done so in the past as well, especially against its rival Apple. Now, the company has mocked the latter’s high end iPhone 12 Pro Max‘s camera in new TV ads.
Recently, the South Korean tech giant released new TV ads in the US, and even shared these ads on their official YouTube channel as well. In these ads, the brand can be seen comparing its current high end flagship, the Galaxy S21 Ultra, with the highest offering from the Cupertino based giant, the iPhone 12 Pro Max. The former carefully chose scenarios and highlighted camera features that would embarass the iPhone.
The new punch line from Samsung was that “Your phone upgrade shouldn’t be a downgrade” and the company clearly showcased that in the ads. The first ad compares the two devices in a scene where they are capturing a cheese sandwich. Here, the Galaxy S21 Ultra retains a much higher degree of detail compared to the iPhone 12 Pro Max thanks to its higher 108 megapixel resolution sensor.
The second ad went even further to humiliate the Apple iPhone as it was a zoom test. For those unaware, the Galaxy S21 Ultra features a 100x zoom lens on the rear camera module. This was compared to the simple 12x magnification offered by the iPhone, making it seem terrible in regards to detail. While the comparisons are strictly tailored to favor the Galaxy S21 Ultra, it does highlight the slower pace at which Apple adopts newer technology, with its current high end model still not offering any form of a dedicated zoom lens even in 2020/2021.
As expected, OnePlus has launched the OnePlus TV 40Y1 in India today. This is the sixth OnePlus television for the country. As the name suggests, the new model is part of the OnePlus TV Y series. In other words, it is a budget smart TV targeted at first-time buyers.
OnePlus TV 40Y1
OnePlus TV 40Y1 Specifications and Features
The OnePlus TV 40Y1 sports a 40-inch LED-backlit LCD panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 93% DCI-P3 color gamut, and 93% screen-to-body ratio. The TV features a plastic build, and it can be either placed on a table or wall-mounted. However, unlike the stands that come in the box, the wall mount is sold separately.
The television is powered by an unknown 64-bit chipset coupled with 1 GB RAM and 8GB internal storage. It runs Android TV 9.0 Pie operating system with OxygenPlay content aggregation service. Further, it supports all the leading streaming services, Google Chromecast, Google Assistant, and even Amazon Alexa.
As for connectivity and ports, the TV comes with single-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, 2 x HDMI, 2 x USB, RF, optical digital audio port, 3-in-1 AV composite, and Ethernet. Whereas, for audio, the television features 2 x 10W (20W) speakers with support for Dolby Audio.
Last but not least, the OnePlus TV 40Y1 is also compatible with the OnePlus Connect app for controls and other options.
OnePlus TV 40Y1 Price and Availability in India
The OnePlus TV 40Y1 is priced at ₹23,999 ($329) in India. However, the television will be selling at a discounted price tag of ₹21,999 ($302) during the first sale on Flipkart (May 26, 12 PM). It will be also available on the OnePlus online store.
Recently, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy M22 was spotted on Geekbench. The listing suggested this smartphone to be a rebranded Galaxy A22 (4G variant). Now, a new report confirms that the Galaxy M22 will be identical to the Galaxy M32 and will share most of its specs with the Galaxy A22.
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G | Source: @OnLeaks via Voice
According to a report by GalaxyClub, the forthcoming Galaxy M22 will bear the model number SM-M225FV. For those unaware, the Geekbench listing of the handset also has the same model number. However, it is worth noting that there could be other model numbers depending on regional variants. But they should only differ by the last two alphabets.
Further, the publication says that this phone will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM. Whereas, its bigger brother Galaxy M32 will have 6GB RAM though it will be also featuring the same chipset.
As for optics, the Galaxy M22 is said to sport a 48MP primary camera and a 13MP selfie camera instead of 64MP and 20MP sensors like the Galaxy M32. However, it is reported to be backed by the same 6,000mAh battery. This is interesting since the Galaxy A22, on which the Galaxy M22 is based, is expected to come with a 5,000mAh battery.
Last but not least, the Galaxy M22 will be available in the same colors as the Galaxy M32. These colors are Black, Blue, and White.
In a nutshell, the Samsung Galaxy M22 will be similar to the Galaxy A22, except for battery and colors. Unfortunately, there’s no official release date for any of the smartphones discussed in this article.
Realme has confirmed that the company will be launching its new smartphone in the Indian market, Realme X7 Max on 31st May. This will be the third device in the Realme X7 lineup in the Indian market after the Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro.
It has also been revealed that the smartphone will be sold exclusively via online marketplace Flipkart in India. The phone, which is a rebranded version of the Realme GT Neo launched in China, is touted to be the first MediaTek Dimensity 1200-powered smartphone in India.
Along with the Realme X7 Max, the China-based manufacturer is also expected to launch new Realme Smart TVs in 43-inch and 50-inch models, featuring Dolby Vision-enabled 4K display and support for Dolby Atmos audio. Realme could also launch some other accessories that were launched globally a few days back.
The company has also revealed the AnTuTu benchmark scores for the device which is around 7,00,600 points. Realme has also partnered with Asphalt 9 Legends for the smartphone but more details of this partnership remain unknown.
Ahead of the official launch of Realme X7 Max in India, its configurations/variants, as well as color options, have leaked online. The device will be available in two options — 8GB RAM with 128GB storage and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage. The company will offer three color options — Mercury Silver, Asteroid Black, and Milky Way.
Realme has published a dedicated Realme X7 Max 5G page which reveals that the phone will have a punch-hole display and minimal bezels. Being a rebranded Realme GT Neo, we expect the phone to sport a 6.43-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate support. It will be powered by the 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC.
The Dimensity 1200 is an octa-core that has one Cortex-A78 core clocked at 3GHz, three Cortex-A78 Super cores clocked at 2.6GHz, and four efficient Arm Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2GHz. It is claimed to offer 22% faster CPU performance and is 25% more power-efficient compared to the last generation.
As for the camera, there will be a triple-camera setup on the back featuring a 64-megapixel f/1.8 primary camera along with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. On the front side, we expect a 16-megapixel snapper.
It will run the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Realme UI on top. The phone will be powered by a 4,000mAh battery with support for either 50W or 60W fast charging technology.
The Vivo X60 Curved Screen edition smartphone has launched in China. It is yet another X60 series phone from the brand after the Vivo X60, Vivo X60 Pro, Vivo X60 Pro+, and Vivo X60t for the home market. As the name suggests, it is a new variant of the existing Vivo X60 smartphone.
Vivo X60 Curved Screen specifications and features
The major highlight of the Vivo X60 Curved Screen Edition is that it features a 6.56-inch OLED display with curved edges. In comparison, the vanilla X60, which debuted back in December last year came with a 6.56-inch flat AMOLED screen. The rest of the specs of the newly announced Curved Screen model are the same as the original X60.
The Vivo X60 Curved Screen edition’s display supports an FHD+ resolution, a 19.8:9 aspect ratio, HDR10+, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The handset measures 158.57 x 73.24 x 7.59mm and weighs 176 grams.
Vivo X60 Curved Screen
The rear camera setup has a micro-gimbal assisted Sony IMX598 48-megapixel main camera with an f/1.79 aperture, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens with 120-degree FOV, and a 13-megapixel portrait lens. For selfies, it features a front camera of 32-megapixel. The handset runs on OriginOS 1.0 based Android 11 OS.
The Vivo X60 Curved Screen edition is powered by the Exynos 1080 chipset. It ships with up to 12 GB LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. With memory fusion technology, Vivo offers 3 GB of additional RAM in the form of virtual memory on the X60 Curved Screen edition phone.
The handset houses a 4,300mAh battery, which supports 33W fast charging. The other specs that are available on the device include dual SIM with 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, dual-frequency GPS, and USB Type-C.
Vivo X60 Curved Screen pricing and availability
The Vivo X60 Curved Screen models such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage are priced at 3,299 Yuan (~$513), 3,599 Yuan (~$559), and 3,799 Yuan (~$590), respectively. The first sales of the phone will be carried on June 1 in China and it will be available in three colors like Midnight Black, Shimmer Blue, and Shimmer White. The Exynos 1080 powered X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro+ have not released outside China. Hence, it does not seem that X60 Curved Screen Edition will be made available in wider markets.
It’s been a few years since Apple launched an updated iPod Touch but it seems that the company could be launching a newly refreshed version of the device pretty soon. As per the reports, Apple is planning to release the next-generation model of the iPod Touch.
The report, coming from Steve Moser of Macrumors, cites Twitter user @AppleLe257 as the source and has also shared some renders of the upcoming device which are created by a user that goes by the handle @Apple_Tomorrow.
Based on the renders shared, the upcoming iPod Touch seems very similar to the newly launched iPhone 12 series, featuring square edges and Face ID for unlocking the device. This will be the first time in around eight years as the design of the iPod Touch has remained pretty unchanged after the fifth-generation model in 2012.
Apart from adding facial recognition technology, it remains to be seen what else the company has planned to modernize this device. We expect Apple to increase the screen size from 4-inch to about 5.4-inch, similar to the size of the iPhone 12 Mini.
Given that the product is dedicated to music consumption, we expect the company to retain the 3.5mm headphone jack — a feature that Apple removed from its iPhone series a few years back. However, it remains to be seen what else ends up in the device’s internals.
The iPod Touch model that is currently available is at a starting price of $199. It will be interesting to see if Apple retains a similar price tag for the new-generation model or increases the pricing. Do note that this is just a rumor at this point in time so take this information with a pinch of salt.
Earlier this year, iQOO unveiled the iQOO Neo5 smartphone with Snapdragon 870 chipset earlier this year in China. Now the company has silently announced a new smartphone called the iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition (aka iQOO Neo5 Lite) in China. It is the second phone from the brand to feature the Snapdragon 870 chipset. Starting at 2,999 Yuan (~$357), the Vitality Edition offers users with 144Hz display, 48-megapixel triple cameras, and a big battery with fast charging support.
iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition specifications and features
The iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition has a 6.57x 2400 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, up to 144Hz refresh rate, HDR, 480nits brightness, and 1500:1 contrast ratio. The punch-hole screen delivers a screen-to-body ratio of 90.4 percent. On the right edge of the phone is a power button that doubles up as a fingerprint scanner.
The Snapdragon 870 mobile platform with up to 1 GB of LPDDR5 RAM fuels the iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition. The handset offers users up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. For smoother functioning of apps, the smartphone uses 3 GB of storage space as RAM through memory fusion technology.
iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition black
It is backed by a 4,500mAh battery, which supports 44W rapid charging. iQOO claims that it takes around 33 minutes for the phone to gain 70 precent battery juice through the fast charge technology. The phone remains cool during intensive gaming as it features an 11-layer liquid cooling heat dissipation system.
For capturing selfies, the iQOO Neo5 Lite has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. The vertical camera system on its back has a 48-megapixel primary camera with f/1.79 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a field-of-view of 120 degrees, and a 2-megapixel macro camera with a 4cm focal length. Some of the photography features offered by the phone include night scene, portrait mode, short video, time-lapse photography, up to 1080p slow-motion video shooting, and up to 4K video recording.
The iQOO Neo5 Lite runs on Android 11 OS and OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO. It offers other features such as stereo speakers, dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The device measures 163.97 x 75.53 x 8.93mm and weighs 198.3 grams.
iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition pricing and availability
The iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition models such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are priced at 2,299 Yuan (~$357), 2,499 Yuan (~$388), and 2,699 Yuan (~$419), respectively. It comes in two colors such as Polar Night Black and Ice Peak White.
A piece of cheering news coming from Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is that it had sold over 3 million units of just three products in its Mi 11 lineup of smartphones globally. Xiaomi says that the trio of Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Ultra accounted for a substantial part of its market share in China. The combined sales figures were extracted from external sources and third-party retailers and are for the first four months of the year (January to April 2021). The company didn’t disclose how many units of each of the three models were sold.
Xiaomi continues to blossom at home in the Chinese tech market, with many high-end, high-performance products regularly showcased, together with an impressive after-sales experience. The company is also aggressively pursuing expansion in several markets outside China, making substantial inroads into previously uncharted markets in Europe and elsewhere.
Xiaomi’s Mi Store in several parts of the world provides an exceptional customer experience for users. The expansion moves are already yielding results with an exponential increase in sales recorded in several markets.
While the Mi 11 has been on sale since January, the duo of Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra were launched in March, packed with several impressive features. The main highlight of the Ultra is the powerful camera setup it features. The models are all powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chipset with 5G support. They also come with strong battery performance as well as fast charging capabilities, among several other features.
Of course, the Xiaomi Mi 11 lineup consists of several other models which when factored in, are bound to increase the sales numbers released for the period under consideration.
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