Last week, a smartphone called RedMagic NX666J was certified by TENAA. The listing revealed the design as well as all the key specifications of this handset. Now, we have learned the official name of this phone, thanks to its Bluetooth SIG certification.
RedMagic NX666J | Source: TENAA
The upcoming RedMagic NX666J smartphone has been certified by Bluetooth SIG with Bluetooth v5.2. According to the certification, this device will launch as RedMagic 6R (shortened). The handset’s exact brandings will be RedMagic 6 Racing and Tencent RedMagic Gaming Phone 6R respectively.
As per TENAA, this smartphone will sport a 6.67-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) OLED display. It will be powered by a 2.842GHz octa-core processor with support for 5G connectivity. This SoC will be coupled with 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB internal storage.
Further, the phone will house a 64MP quad-camera setup on the back and a 16MP centered punch-hole selfie camera on the front. It will include all the essential sensors, such as an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and in-screen fingerprint sensor.
The RedMagic 6R (NX666J) will run Android 11 and will be backed by a 4,100mAh battery (rated capacity). Lastly, it will measure 163.04 × 75.34 × 8.20mm in dimensions and weigh 186.4g.
The cost of producing a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G costs about 533 US Dollars, which is around 7 percent lesser in comparison to its predecessor, the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, as per a BoM analysis.
The analysis arrives from Counterpoint Research, which stated that the Galaxy S21 series has an optimized cost structure with the devices’ cost falling between 400 to 600 US Dollars. The reduction in cost is also helped by the integrated 5G modem in the main chipset, which simplifies the new system and helps bring the cost down. Furthermore, the South Korean tech giant adopting the in house Exynos 2100 processor also enables more cost effectiveness.
Samsung’s ecosystem contributed as high as 63 percent of the total BoM (bill of materials) cost for the international edition. While the device cost lower to produce, it also saw great sales in markets such as Europe and North America. The series overall sales volume in February alone was 22 percent higher than the 2019 Galaxy S20 series, reaching over 3.4 million units in shipments. The report added that the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ were the most cost oriented models, with BoM cost drops by about 12 to 13 percent than their predecessor, the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+.
Parv Sharma, research analyst, commented on aggressive pricing of the Galaxy S21 series stating that, “In line with the price drops, Samsung managed to deftly balance the performance versus cost. It made a significant improvement in computing power with the 5nm process-based mobile platforms, either Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100 depending on the sales market, and also introduced a refreshed design for the rear camera bump.”
Acer Nitro series are known for powerful gaming products such as gaming laptops and even monitors. The tech giant has recently updated its gaming monitor lineup with the launch of the Nitro XV252Q F gaming monitor.
The Acer Nitro XV252Q F gaming monitor has as its main highlight, the presence of a 360Hz screen refresh rate which allows for it to be overclocked to 390Hz. This is suitable for e-Sports users who won’t experience serious latency while gaming.
In terms of the key specifications, the Acer Nitro XV monitor features a 24.5-inch LCD IPS panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The monitor also arrives with 1ms G2G response time (0.5ms minimum), has a contrast ratio of 1000:1. The monitor also arrives with 400 cd/m2 brightness, 178/178 viewing angles, 8-bit color depth, and a standard 99% sRGB color gamut.
Further, the monitor arrives with support for adaptive-sync which gives VRR support from both NVIDIA and AMD systems. The monitor is expected to bring along the FreeSync Premium certification but it is unclear if any G-sync certifications will be onboard. There is also a Visual Response Boost (VRB) blur reduction backlight mode but t is not as fast as VRR.
The monitor comes with a number of ports for connectivity such as a DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports and a headphone jack for connectivity your gaming headset. It equally packs two 2W audio speakers which output a rich sound. Just like most gaming monitors, the Acer Nitro XV2’s stand is adjustable in different directions such as tilt, height, swivel, and it can also be rotate 360 degrees.
The price of the Acer Nitro XV2 monitor is yet to be revealed even though Acer has listed it on its website. It is expectegdto retail for around ~€530. However, that isn’t certain so, we expect the pricing and availability details to be disclosed later.
Transsion brand TECNO has launched the TECNO CAMON 17 in Kenya. This smartphone was spotted on FCC and Google Play Console before going official. The device sports a high refresh rate display, a MediaTek chipset, and a large battery. Let’s take a look at its entire specs, features, price, and availability.
TECNO CAMON 17 Specifications and Features
The newly launched TECNO CAMON 17 flaunts a 6.6-inch HD+ LCD panel with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, 267 PPI, 90Hz refresh rate, 450 nits peak brightness, 90% screen-to-body ratio, and a large punch-hole at the top left corner.
The phone is made of plastic, measures 164.5 x 76.5 x 8.95mm in dimensions, and comes in three colors (Frost Silver, Deep Sea, Tranquil Green). On the back, it features a large ‘TECNO CAMON’ branding, a fingerprint sensor, and a vertically aligned triple camera setup.
The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC coupled with 4GB/6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. If needed, the storage can be further expanded via a MicroSD card slot.
Further, the triple camera setup of the smartphone includes a 48MP Samsung S5KGM1ST03 (GM1) primary sensor, a QVGA GalaxyCore GC6153 sensor, and a 2MP GalaxyCore GC02M1B depth sensor. On the front, the phone sports a 16MP Samsung S5K3P9SP04 sensor for selfies and video calls inside the punch-hole.
On the connectivity front, the handset supports 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GNSS. Like most budget smartphones, it has a 3.5mm headphone jack and charges via a MicroUSB port. The device also houses the three essential sensors – ambient light sensor, accelerometer, and proximity sensor.
Last but not least, the TECNO CAMON 17 runs HiOS 7.6 based on Android 11 and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.
TECNO CAMON 17 Price and Availability
The TECNO CAMON 17 (4GB + 128GB) is priced at KSh 18,899 ($178) in Kenya. There’s no info on the pricing of the 6GB + 128GB variant.
The handset should make its way to other markets in the coming days.
Back in February, the Redmi K40 series of smartphones had officially been launched in China. The new devices arrived with notable specifications and in multiple colors, and now, it has just launched in a new Ink Feather color variant.
According to an ITHomereport, the new color option is now available from the Chinese tech giant. As per official notes, the company has put in extra effort to achieve the new design on the rear panel of the handset. Apparently, the process was complex, with micron level transfers to reproduce the color design that is similar to the Damascus-knife pattern that was available in the K40 Pro and K40 Pro+.
While the high end K40 variants are available in the new color on JD.com, these new versions do not arrive with a change in price and are the same as the other color options. Talking about the device itself, the series aims to be a relatively affordable flagship that is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor and a 4,520mAh battery pack that supports up to 33W fast charging. It is also thin and light, weighing 196 grams and measuring in just 7.8mm in thickness.
The display of the device is a E4 AMOLED panel that supports 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate. Furthermore, the rear camera module is a 48 megapixel triple lens system, which includes an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 5 megapixel telephoto camera as well.
Xiaomi has launched the MIJIA Double-door Refrigerator 185L in China. The refrigerator was unveiled alongside the MIJIA Cross Four-door refrigerator 496L. The double door model comes in at a cheaper price tag of 1299 yuan (~$200) and is even on pre-sale for 1099 yuan (~$169). This is the largest model for the MIJIA Double-door refrigerator models which already include 118L, 160L, and 170L versions.
The MIJIA Double-door Refrigerator 185L adopts a PCM metal panel. It also has a wide door with a hidden handle design, which is easy to remove and wash. The body of the fridge is 1518mm tall and 525mm long. It can occupy an area of nearly 0.3 square meters, making it suitable for use in small and large apartments.
In terms of capacity, the refrigerator has a total volume of 185L and this includes a 127L refrigerator compartment and a 58L freezer compartment. The refrigerator compartment adopts three-layer adjustable shelves. The height of the layers can be adjusted according to needs.
The freezer compartment adopts a three-layer drawer design. Also, a row of evaporators is added on the top to ensure the cooling effect of the upper drawer. The refrigerator also comes with an automatic low-temperature regulator which is turned on when the ambient temperature is too low. This ensures that the refrigerator works normally. The fridge is also energy efficient as it only consumes around 0.68kWh of electricity per day. It also has a low operational noise level of 39dB.
The MIJIA Double-door Refrigerator 185L is already on sale in China.
Earlier this year, OPPO announced the OPPO A55 5G smartphone in China. The same phone has now gone official in India with the OPPO A53s 5G. It has dethroned Realme 8 5G (Rs 14,999) to become India’s most affordable 5G smartphone.
OPPO A53s 5G specifications and features
The OPPO A53s 5G is fitted with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with a teardrop notch. The screen delivers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 60Hz refresh rate.
For snapping selfies, it possesses a front camera of 8-megapixel. The back panel of the device features a 13-megapixel primary camera and a pair of 2-megapixel auxiliary cameras for adding depth effects and for capturing macro shots.
OPPO A53s 5G
The Dimensity 700 chipset is present under the hood of the OPPO A53s 5G. It comes with up to 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. For additional storage, it has a dedicated microSD card expansion slot.
The OPPO A53s 5G has a 5,000mAh battery, which supports only 10W charging. It ships with Android 11 OS and ColorOS 11.1. The other features that are packed inside the A53s 5G are dual SIM slot with 5G support, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
OPPO A53s 5G price in India
The OPPO A53s 5G has arrived in two models in India such as 6GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are priced at Rs 14,990 (~$201) and Rs 16,990 (~$228). The handset comes in colors like Crystal Blue and Ink Blue. Flipkart will carry out the first sale of the A53s 5G at 12 PM (local time) on May 2.
ZTE-backed Nubia’s Red Magic has today announced that the company’s Red Magic Mobile Game Expansion Dock will be officially available for purchase in its home country China from 6th May for an introductory price of 168 yuan which is around $26. The official price of the device is 179 yuan, which roughly converts to $28.
The company has also shared a poster making the announcement, giving us a look at the upcoming device. It shows that the Expansion Dock comes with an elbow design, which can expand the Type-C interface to three interfaces.
The dock can be used for a full-featured Type-C interface with the support of convenient high-definition screen projection. It can also be used for charging with support for PD fast charging. Lastly, it can be used a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The company has revealed that this new docking station isn’t just limited to use with Red Magic smartphones but can also be used with other smartphones that come with support for USB Type-C interface.
Red Magic recently launched its next-generation gaming smartphones — Red Magic 6 and 6 Pro, costing $599 and $699 respectively. The phones, which are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, packs up to 16GB of RAM. The Red Magic Mobile Game Expansion Dock will come in handy for power-users as it allows them to use multiple features and functions simultaneously.
South Korean tech powerhouse Samsung is expected to hold the Galaxy Unpacked event on April 28 which is just days away. One of the products the tech giant is expected to unveil is the Galaxy Book Go. Now, expected specs of the entry-level notebook have appeared online ahead of the launch.
The details shared by WinFuture.de shows that the Galaxy Book Go will be the first ARM notebook to run on the Windows 10 operating system and offers several excellent features for its price. The laptop is said to adopt a retail price of around 449 Euros ($542) in Europe. The notebook will hit the US market for a starting price of $349 which should be for the non-LTE model.
Specs-wise, the Samsung Galaxy Book Go will feature a 14-inch HD display on an LCD screen. The laptop is LTE-enabled and weighs just 1.39kg. There are speculations that the LTE-capable version of the laptop will only be available in Germany, although no definitive statement has come out from Samsung in that regard. If the LTE version is specifically for the German market, then there would be other variants available to other markets.
The LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy Book Go has an LTE modem, USB multi ports with support for USB 2.0, Type-C, and USB 3.2, and Bluetooth 5.1 compatibility. The charging of the notebook’s battery is via the USB Type-C port, indicating fast charging capability, and the battery can last up to 18 hours on a full charge. The massive battery power of the notebook will surely endear it to a broad segment of the market, as its performance is far beyond the average.
Other expected features of the Galaxy Book Go include a fingerprint reader for customized unlocking of the laptop, a 720p camera, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal memory which can be expanded to 1TB via a microSD card slot. The small size of the RAM and the fact that it cannot be extended may be a drawback of the Galaxy Book Go, although the present 4GB RAM is a bit decent for many applications. The processor is the ARM-based Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c, with eight computing cores and an integrated LTE modem.
The Samsung Galaxy Book Go can be used as a portable business companion that could be used while on the move without the fear of unavailability of electricity supply. The LTE-enabled version is expected to go on sale in Germany.
Samsung first unveiled the Neo QLED TV 4K/8K, its first mini-LED-based smart TVs at CES 2021. The smart TV only went on sale last month (March) in Korea and in select markets globally. The tech giant has now disclosed that the domestic sales of the Neo QLED smart TV has exceeded 10,000 units barely less than two- months since it went on sale. For the avoidance of doubt, the NEO QLED went on sale in Korea on March 3.
Apart from the Neo QLED, the company also disclosed that the total number of QED TVs sold locally in Korea reached 40,000 units as of April 23. This, the firm says, is more than twice the sales speed of last year’s QLED TV products during the same period, and is an indication of Samsung’s growing leadership of the premium TV market.
The company also disclosed that Neo QLED smart TVs utilizing Quantum mini LED technnology accounts for half of the total number of QLED TVs released this year. Data released also shows that about 75% of the new QLED TVs sold in its home turf is the 75-inch model.
In February this year, German AV Magazine rated the Neo QLED 8K TV as the “Best TV of all time”. The review team gave the TV model a score of 966 points, 10 points higher than the score recorded by the best Samsung QLED TV from 2020 which received a score of 956 points.
In particular, reference was made to the outstanding design, innovation, impressive contrast ratio, deep blacks, high brightness, and precise local dimming as a result of the Mini-LED technology. The Neo QLED 8K even features an Infinity screen with the bezels around the display only 2.3mm thick.
Samsung Neo QLED is equipped with various gaming functions to provide an optimal gaming environment such that even if you play for a long time, you can enjoy lively videos without worrying about burn-in. The product is also said to be the first in the TV industry to be certified as ‘Gaming TV Performance’ by the German certification body Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE) in March.
To further boost domestic sales, Samsung has been running a promotion since April 1 dubbed ‘National Home Appliances Fiesta’ for popular home appliances including TVs. The promo has seen the company offer benefits worth up to KRW 1 million to customers who purchase the Neo QLED 8K after returning their existing TV.
As the internet has become a necessity, the focus for high-tech hardware for home use has grown to ensure better connectivity. In line with that, the Chinese tech giant Huawei has today announced that it has now started taking reservations for its latest router — Huawei Router H6 in its home country.
The highlight of the router, which supports Wi-Fi 6+ technology, is that it comes running the company’s own HarmonyOS. Thanks to this, the device also supports Hauwei HongMeng Mesh+ high-speed networking with a plug-and-play mode.
The Huawei Router H6 package includes three things — the main router, a Standard version of the sub-router, and a Pro version of the sub-router. The company says that the main router supports up to six sub-routers.
The router supports HiLink one-key pairing and can be connected to the Huawei Smart Life App for remote management. It also supports QoS speed limit for devices. For security, there’s HUAWEI HomeSecTM protection that supports Wi-Fi anti-brute force cracking, anti-scratching network, and anti-camera hijacking.
Internally, the device is powered by Lingxiao quad-core processor with the CPU clocked at 1.4GHz and packs 256MB RAM and 256MB of storage. The main router has six Gigabit Ethernet ports, one Gigabit WAN port, and one Gigabit IPTV port.
The H6 sub-router comes powered by Lingziao 1.2GHz dual-core processor along with 128MB RAM and 128MB ROM. As mentioned above, it is divided into — Standard version and Pro version, supporting 2.4GHz bandwidth at 574Mbps and 5GHz bandwidth at 2402Mbps. It comes with two omnidirectional antennas and two smart antennas with support for 2×2 MIMO dual-frequency.
OnePlus 9R, the cheapest smartphone in the OnePlus 9 series of flagship phones made its global debut in India last month, and soon after that, the company launched the same device in its home country China.
Now, the top-end variant of the OnePlus 9R, which packs 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage, is up for purchase for a price of 3,499 yuan which roughly converts to $539. As for the other models, the 8GB + 128GB model costs 2,999 yuan (~$462) while the 8GB + 256GB model is priced at 3,299 yuan (~$509).
The OnePlus 9R comes in two color options — Blue and Black. The Blue colored model uses diffused reflection texture on the back while the Black color uses high-haze AG glass with frosted texture on the back panel.
The smartphone features a 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, and has an in-screen fingerprint reader.
The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset and packs LPDDR4x RAM. The handset offers users UFS 3.1 storage and it is backed by a 4,500mAh battery, which supports Warp Charge 65 fast charging.
Coming to the camera department, the phone features a Sony IMX471 16-megapixel selfie snapper upfront. The rear-facing camera island has a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary camera with OIS and EIS support, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 123-degree FOV, a 5-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel monochrome lens.
Unlike the Indian version which runs on OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11, the OnePlus 9R for China boots to ColorOS 11 flavored Android 11 OS. For audiophiles, the smartphone also has Dolby Atmos-powered dual stereo speakers.
It’s noteworthy that the OnePlus 9 series smartphones in China come with a two-year of official warranty and the pricing is also cheaper compared to the Indian variant.
OPPO has launched yet another A-series phone called the OPPO A95 5G. Arrived in China, the A95 5G is almost identical to India’s OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G. The latter offers faster charging capabilities and has an extra camera on the back. Otherwise, both devices have no other noticeable differences.
OPPO A95 5G specifications and features
The OPPO A95 5G features a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen that delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate. The screen is integrated with a fingerprint sensor and it has a punch-hole at the top-left corner. The chin of the device is a bit thick, and it delivers a screen space of 90.8 percent.
The rear camera housing comprises a 48-megapixel main camera with an aperture rating of f/1.7, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 2-megapixel camera for macro shots. It has a selfie camera of 16-megapixel.
OPPO A95 5G
The OPPO A95 5G is driven by the Dimensity 800U chip and 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. For storage, it has an internal capacity of 128 GB and a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card. The device is backed by a 4,310mAh battery, which supports 30W rapid charging.
The A95 5G runs on Android 11 OS, which is overlaid with ColorOS 11.1. The usual connectivity features like dual SIM, 5G / 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm jack for connecting earphones.
OPPO A95 5G pricing and availability
The OPPO A95 5G has landed in China in two models like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$308) and 2,299 Yuan (~$354) and it comes in colors like black, blue, and silver. It will be up for purchase by the end of this month in the home market.
ZTE has silently announced a new phone named ZTE Yuanhang 10. It is an affordably priced 5G phone from the brand that offers key features like a high refresh rate screen, big internal storage, a 16-megapixel triple camera system, and a decent battery. At present, there is no word on the English name of the device.
ZTE Yuanhang 10 specifications and features
The ZTE Yuanhang 10 has a 6.52-inch IPS LCD that offers an HD+ resolution. The screen supports a 20:9 aspect, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. The company claims that the thickness of the device is only 8.2mm.
The Yuanhang 10 is powered by the Dimensity 700 chipset. However, it is unclear whether the device features 4 GB or 6 GB of RAM, but it makes use of 2 GB of storage space as virtual memory. The handset offers users internal storage of 128 GB.
ZTE Yuanhang 10
On the front side of the Yuanhang 10 is an 8-megapixel selfie camera, which offers features like HDR, portrait mode, and video blogging. The device’s back panel has a triple camera unit that includes a 16-megapixel main camera, a 5-megapixel macro camera, and a depth-of-field lens. It offers photography features like video anti-shake, smart blogging, AI voice subtitles, and more.
The ZTE Yuanhang 10 boots to MyOS 11 based Android OS. The device draws power from a 4,000mAh battery. The power button available on the right edge of the ZTE Yuanhang 10 is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.
ZTE Yuanhang 10 pricing and availability
The ZTE Yuanhang 10 will go on sale from May 9 in China with a price tag of 1,298 Yuan (~$200). It will be available in colors like Rock Ridge Gray, Blue Wave, and Iris Green.
After announcing Techno Spark 7 and Spark 7P, Tecno has announced a new smartphone called the Spark 7 Pro. As the name suggests, it is the most powerful phone in the Spark 7 series from the brand. Some of its major highlights include a big display with support for a high refresh rate, a processor that is optimized for gaming, and a big battery.
Tecno Spark 7 Pro specifications and features
The Tecno Spark 7 Pro has a 6.6-inch LCD screen with a punch-hole placed at the upper-left corner. The screen supports a Full HD+ and it can offer a refresh rate of 90Hz in HD+ resolution. The device runs on HiOS 7.5 based Android 11 OS.
Placed on the front is an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Its rear shell has a 48-megapixel primary camera, a depth sensor, and an AI lens. The back panel of the phone also features a fingerprint scanner.
Tecno Spark 7 Pro
The MediaTek Helio G80 chipset is present under the hood of the Spark 7 Pro. It comes in RAM variants like 4 GB and 6 GB and storage choices like 64 GB and 128 GB. For more storage, it features a microSD card slot. The handset is packed with a 5,000mAh battery, which supports only 10W charging.
Tecno Spark 7 Pro pricing and availability
Tecno is yet to confirm the pricing and availability of the Spark 7 Pro. Once pricing is revealed, it will sell in variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 Gb storage, 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. Its color variants include Alps Blue, Spruce Green, Neon Dream, and Magnetic Black.
The Nubia Z series has been missing from the smartphone scene since the last model, the Nubia Z20 was announced back in August 2019. If you have been waiting for a successor, Ni Fei, the president of mobile devices at ZTE, has confirmed that a new model is on the way.
The top executive took to Weibo to reveal that the next generation Nubia Z series will be coming soon. The Weibo post also included a poll that asked fans what upgrades they expect. From the options, it is safe to assume the poll is a teaser for the upgrades the new phone will bring.
A lot has happened since the release of the Nubia Z20 and the smartphone space is now even more competitive. However, knowing Nubia, we can be sure the New Nubia Z series smartphone will have its own unique features that will give it an edge over the competition.
At the moment, we do not know what the new phone will be called. Will it be called Nubia Z21 so that it syncs with the year 2021 or will it be called Nubia Z30? Let us know what you think in the comment box below.
Also, we have no information about the number of phones that will be announced. While there was only one Nubia Z20 phone, its predecessor, the Nubia Z18 had a mid-range model that launched as the Nubia Z18 Mini and it was even announced before the flagship arrived months later.
Another important question is if the new Nubia Z series phone will have a dual-screen design like the Nubia Z20? With key Chinese manufacturers set to announce a foldable smartphone this year, maybe Nubia will surprise us too. If it does launch a foldable with an inward folding design, it can still be called a dual-screen phone, right?
Realme 8 Pro was the first model to hit the global market and it came alone, initially. But after a few weeks, two other handsets from the same lineup have been launched globally: the vanilla Realme 8 and the Realme 8 5G. Now, the 8 series for the global market consists of three different models, two of which are sold with the same price tag. Which is the best one and which one should you choose depending on your needs? This specs comparison will clear your ideas.
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
Quad 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.3 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
Triple 48 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.1 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, 30W fast charging
4500 mAh, 50W fast charging
5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
The Realme 8 Pro has the sleekest design of the trio. Thanks to its smaller battery, the phone has a thinner body and it is even lighter than Realme 8 and Realme 8 5G. This is the only reason making the Pro version better than the other two models of the lineup because the rest of the design is similar and the materials used are the same.
Display
Realme 8 and 8 Pro have exactly the same display, which is actually better than the panel found on the Realme 8 5G. We are talking about a Super AMOLED panel showing vivid colors and absolute blacks, with a Full HD+ resolution, a standard refresh rate, and a peak brightness up to 1000 nits. The display also comes with an integrated fingerprint scanner for authentication. The Realme 8 5G has a 90 Hz refresh rate, but in this case, we are talking about an IPS panel. In each case, you get the Full HD+ resolution with 1080 x 2400 pixels, but the Realme 8 5G has a side-mounted fingerprint reader.
Hardware/Software
The most satisfying processor in terms of performance is the one provided by the Realme 8 Pro, which is powered by the Snapdragon 720G mobile platform. The chip is built at 8 nm and it comes with very high GPU performance. But it lacks 5G, so you might prefer the slightly lower performance offered by the Relame 8 5G because it provides 5G support. Further, the Dimensity 700 is built with a 7 nm production process. The phones all run Android 11 out of the box, customized by Realme UI 2.0.
Camera
The king of camera phones in the Realme 8 series is the Realme 8 Pro because of its main camera: a Samsung ISOCELL HM2 sensor with a 108 MP resolution and the in-sensor zoom technology. It captures a higher level of detail and provides better overall photo quality. Right after, we got the Realme 8 with its 64 MP rear camera. The Realme 8 5G is the most disappointing one: besides having an inferior 48 MP main camera, it lacks the ultrawide sensor too, unlike Realme 8 and 8 Pro.
Battery
Realme 8 Pro loses the battery comparison and Realme 8 is the longest-lasting battery phone of the trio. It has a 5000 mAh battery and a Super AMOLED display instead of the IPS panel found on the Realme 8 5G, which reduces energy consumption. Realme 8 Pro is the best when it comes to fast charging, thanks to a power of 50W.
Realme 8 vs Realme 8 Pro vs Realme 8 5G: Price
Realme 8 and Realme 8 5G are priced at €199/$240 in the global market (base variants), while you need €279/$337 to get the Realme 8 Pro. If we exclude the absence of 5G connectivity, the Realme 8 Pro is definitely the most interesting one, but it costs more. Between Realme 8 and 8 5G, the first is better due to its AMOLED display, better cameras, and faster charging: Realme 8 5G has the same price just because of the chipset and 5G connectivity.
POCO F3 the latest flagship from POCO features a 6.67” E4 AMOLED display, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The elegantly designed smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Octacore processor and comes in two storage variants viz: 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB. POCO F3 comes with a LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus feature which ensures your phone doesn’t get overheated making it perfect for pro gamers and heavy users.
The smartphone is fueled by a 4520mAh battery with a 33W fast charging support which charges your smartphone to 100% in just 52 minutes and gives you 10 hours of non-stop gameplay, 14 hours of video, and 149 hours of music.
POCO F3 is now available for all global customers for $399 at Giztop. Please note that this price is applicable only on the Black color, 6GB + 128GB variant. So place your orders while the stock lasts.
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AliExpress under its Les Happy Days deal is giving the 70mai Saphir smartwatch which generally retails at $150 for a heavily discounted price of $122.99 only.
70mai Saphir smartwatch features a 1.78” AMOLED touch display covered with a premium and beautiful sapphire glass case which is known for its durability and greater light transmittance. The display is fitted onto a sand-blasted aluminum alloy base to give it a luxurious finish.
70mai Saphir Smartwatch comes with a long battery life which works for up to 10 days on typical usage and 20 days on simple watch mode. Even under heavy usage with continuous GPS ON, you get 22 hours of battery life from one single charge.
To manage your health and exercise the smartwatch comes with 17 sports modes and an auto-sense function that can detect various sports activities automatically. Moreover, you can easily swim with the smartwatch as it is 5ATM waterproof. The watch is also fitted with advanced health management features like a 24-hour heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, stress and energy tracker, etc.
Generally, global customers can get a 70mai Saphir smartwatch for around $150. But AliExpress is giving out a special discount on the said product. As a part of its Les Happy Days deal the smartwatch will be available for as low as $122.99.
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The Motorola Edge family is about to get bigger. The line which made its debut last year with the Edge and Edge Plus, got a China-exclusive model called the Edge S early this year. Now, details of four new models have surfaced on the web.
Evan Blass (@evleaks) shared an image that revealed that Motorola has three new smartphones for the Edge lineup in development. The image which was shared on Twitter earlier today mentions the phones are codenamed “Sierra”, “Berlin”, “Berlin NA”, and “Kyoto”.
The folks at Techniknews in partnership with Adam Conway of XDA Developers have confirmed the existence of these devices and have even gotten the camera details of the model codenamed “Kyoto”.
According to them, the phone will have a 108MP (S5KHM2) main camera, the same type supplied by Samsung that is found inside the recently announced Moto G60 smartphone. This sensor will be paired with an 8MP camera (S5k4h7), also supplied by Samsung, that pulls double duty as an ultrawide angle camera and a macro camera. The third camera is a 2MP OmniVision (Ov02b1b) depth sensor while the front-facing camera is either a 16MP (ov16a1q) sensor or a 32MP (ov32b) sensor.
The source revealed that “Kyoto” will most likely be the cheapest of the lot while “Berlin” and “Sierra” will be the successors to the Motorola Edge and Edge Plus respectively. We can expect more details to surface in the weeks/months leading up to their launch.
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