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Realme AIoT launch scheduled for April 30: realme watch 2, Buds Q2, and more coming

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Habeeb Onawole
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Realme has set April 30 for an event in Malaysia. The event is the AIoT Grand Launch Season 3 and the manufacturer plans to announce seven new products that include two new smartwatches, earbuds, a Bluetooth speaker, and more.

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The launch poster has images of the products that will be announced.

Realme Watch S Master Edition

Realme is known to launch a Master Edition of some of its products. The trend which started with some of its phones has now been extended to other products such as the Realme Buds Air Pro Master Edition. Now, Realme will launch a Master Edition of its Realme Watch S smartwatch. As seen in the poster, the watch has a special strap and a custom watch face.

 

Realme Watch 2

The Realme Watch 2 will also be announced on that day as the second smartwatch. The new watch has a bigger battery capacity and an increased battery life compared to its predecessor. You can read more about its features and specs here.

 

Realme Buds Q2

This is one of two TWS earbuds the Chinese manufacturer will unveil on that day. The Realme Buds Q2 is the successor to the budget Realme Buds Q that launched last year. The design has been slightly changed but it keeps the silicone tips for passive noise cancellation. It is also shown in the image in a blue colorway that should be dubbed Quite Blue. There is also a black version of the earbuds.

The big change is the reduced latency. Realme is claiming a super low latency of 88ms which is a significant drop from the 119ms of its predecessor. The Realme Buds Q2 will have the same 20 hours battery life as its predecessor.

 

Realme Buds Air 2 Neo

The second pair of TWS earbuds that will be unveiled is the Realme Buds Air 2 Neo. This was already announced earlier this month in Pakistan, however, the pair of earbuds that have ANC (active noise cancelation) will just be making their way to Malaysia.

 

Realme Cobble Bluetooth Speaker

The third audio product Realme will announce at the AIoT event is a Bluetooth speaker. The Realme Cobble Bluetooth Speaker has a blue camo-style top and a matching blue underside. It also has a lanyard cable. We want to believe this is Realme’s answer to Xiaomi’s Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker. Realme already wins with the design, it remains to be seen if it can outdo Xiaomi’s speaker with respect to features and price.

Realme Motion Activated Nightlight

This is another product that is meant to compete with an existing product from Xiaomi, the Mi Motion Activated Night Light, further reinforcing the rivalry between both brands. The donut-shaped Realme Motion Activated Nightlight comes in white and just as the name says, it should light up when it senses motion.

 

Realme Alkaline Battery

Last but not least is the Realme Alkaline Battery. This is another product Xiaomi has offered for years but is available only in select markets. Realme, on the other hand, is launching its own first in Malaysia and will most likely bring it to other markets shortly after. As the image shows, the batteries will be available in Z15 (AA) and Z17 (AAA) sizes.

 

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Realme Q3 vs Q3 Pro vs Q3i: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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Realme recently declared that through the Q series, it will try to lead the market in the midrange segment by providing a stunning quality-price ratio. A few days ago, the Chinese giant launched the new lineup from the series composed of the Realme Q3 5G, the Realme Q3 Pro 5G, and the Realme Q3i 5G. We can definitely say that the brand kept the promise and launched three devices with an incredibly high value for money. Do you want to know the differences between each of these three devices? Go ahead and read this specs comparison.

Realme Q3 5G vs Realme Q3 Pro 5G vs Realme Q3i 5G

Realme Q3 5G Realme Q3 Pro 5G Realme Q3i 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm, 189 grams 158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm, 179 grams 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm, 185 grams
DISPLAY  6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD  6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED  6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G, octa-core 2.2 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 1100, octa-core 2.6 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 700, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 128 GB –  8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE Android 11, Realme UI Android 11, Realme UI Android 11, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.1 front camera		 Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + 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, 30W fast charging 5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The Realme Q3 5G and the Q3i 5G offer more or less the same design, with the same size and similar weight, as well as a very similar look if we exclude the color variants. Despite the Realme Q3 Pro 5G is not a premium device when it comes to aesthetics, it is actually more attractive than Realme Q3 5G and Q3i 5G because of a lighter, thinner, and more compact design. Further, the camera module is smaller and less invasive, while the display takes a higher portion of the front panel thanks to narrower bezels.

 

Display

Realme Q3 Pro 5G is again a way better device, even if we talk about the displays. The Realme Q3 Pro 5G is the only one to offer an AMOLED panel, so it is able to show more brilliant colors and absolute blacks. Further, it comes with an in-display fingerprint reader and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Realme Q3 5G and Q3i 5G are both equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and an average IPS display with a 6.5-inch diagonal and a Full HD+ resolution, but they have different refresh rates: the vanilla Realme Q3 5G has 120 Hz, while the Realme Q3i 5G has just 90 Hz.

 

Hardware/Software

While the Realme Q3 5G and Realme Q3i 5G are mid-rangers, the Realme Q3 Pro 5G is closer to flagships because it is powered by the great Dimensity 1100 chipset which is actually the best processor released by MediaTek after the Dimensity 1200. The chip built with a 6 nm production process is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. Right after, we got the Realme Q3 5G with a cool Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset, while Realme Q3i 5G is the inferior one with its Dimensity 700. All the phones run Android 11 out of the box, with the customizations of Realme UI 2.0.

 

Camera

The Realme Q3 Pro 5G has the best camera setup because it comes with a better main camera: a 64 MP sensor with an f/1.8 focal aperture. The vanilla Realme Q3 5G has the same secondary sensors as the Pro variant (an 8 MP ultrawide camera and a 2 MP macro camera), but the main sensor has a 48 MP resolution. The Realme Q3i 5G lacks the ultrawide camera and replaces it with a 2 MP depth sensor paired with a 2 MP macro camera and a 48 MP main camera.

 

Battery

Realme Q3 Pro 5G loses the fight when it comes to the battery. Realme Q3 5G and Q3i 5G are superior battery phones because they come with a capacity of 5000 mAh, while Realme Q3 Pro 5G has just 4500 mAh. With Realme Q3 5G and Q3 Pro 5G you get 30W fast charging, while Realme Q3i 5G has just 18W.

 

Realme Q3 5G vs Realme Q3 Pro 5G vs Realme Q3i 5G: Price

Realme Q3 5G is priced at €170/$205 in the Chinese market, Realme Q3 Pro 5G starts from €210/$255, and Realme Q3i 5G costs just €130/$157. While the Pro version is the most advanced one in terms of specifications, there is not a definitive winner when it comes to the value for money. All of these devices make a lot of sense for their price segments, but the flagship chipset of the Realme Q3 Pro 5G as well as its AMOLED display makes it more attractive. Which one would you pick?

 

 

Realme Q3 5G vs Realme Q3 Pro 5G vs Realme Q3i 5G: PRO and CONS

 

 

Realme Q3 5G

PROS

  • Big battery
  • 30W fast charging
  • Snapdragon chipset
  • Good quality-price ratio
  • 120 Hz refresh rate

CONS

  • IPS display

 

Realme Q3 Pro 5G

PROS

  • Super AMOLED display
  • Stereo speakers
  • Sleeker design
  • Better cameras
  • 120 Hz refresh rate

CONS

  • Price
  • Smaller battery

 

Realme Q3i 5G

PROS

  • Big battery
  • More affordable
  • One of the cheapest 5G phones
  • Same design as the vanilla Q3

CONS

  • Slower charging
  • IPS display

 

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Deal: Get Discounts on H4, H5 and S5 series of Gimbals at AliExpress.

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AI-Tech store is giving some amazing deals on phone stabilizers and gimbals on AliExpress. Under this deal, you can get an H5 stabilizer for as low as $22.54 and an S5 3 axis gimbal for $56.09.

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H5 single axis gimbal at $22.54 (after discount)@AliExpress

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H5 Single Axis Foldable Gimbal – (Black, Pink)

Deal Price: $22.54

 

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Key Features:

  • Intelligent steady shot lever

  • Perfect for photos, videos, and live recordings

  • Easy rotation and anti-shake function

  • Hidden Tripod with non-slip silicone pad

  • Remote shooting

 

S5 three-axis handheld gimbal

Deal Price: $56.09

 

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Key Features: 

  • 10 to 12 h battery

  • Designed for mobile phones under 6.0 inches and GoPro 3,4,5,6

  • Product weight: 460g

  • Parts: Tripod, USB cable, Anti-drop chord

 

AI- Tech store is also giving discounts on other stabilizers and gimbals. So be sure to check out their page at AliExpress to get complete information on all the deals. Please note that the final price may vary depending on the product and shipping cost. So get your discounted gimbal asap. 

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

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Asus ZenFone 8 hits GeekBench packing a Snapdragon 888 chip, 8GB RAM

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Jed John Ikoba
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Taiwanese tech giant ASUS doesn’t churn out so many models annually but the brand’s models on the ROG and Zenfione series are reputed for their premium build and impressive hardware lineup. The company recently hinted at the launch of the next-gen Zenfone 8 series models slated for May 12. ASUS ZenFone 8 launch date

The Zenfone 8 series has featured in several leaks including the GeekBench listing for a device purported to be the Zenfone 8 Mini. Ahead of the launch, a second ASUS model has appeared on GeekBench, this time around the Zenfone 8. The model appears with the model number ASUS_I004D which corresponds to the model number of the Zenfone 8 spotted on a kernel source code breakdown done by the guys at XDA Developers. ASUS Zenfone 8 GeekBenchASUS Zenfone 8 GeekBench

The GeekBench listing shows the Zenfone 8 will also pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset just like the Zenfone 8 Mini. The processor will be paired with 8GB of RAM. Interestingly, the Mini was listed with 16GB RAM. Thus, we expect the Zenfone 8 to also have a 16GB version. The phone will run on the Android 11 operating system out of the box.

Talking of the GeekBench score, the flagship model scored 1,124 points on the single-core test while for the multi-core test, it scored 3,669 points. These scores are consistent with those of the Zenfone 8 Mini which surfaced last week.

Previous leaks tip the Zenfone 8 series to all run on the Snapdragon 888 flagship SoC. They will equally have AMOLED displays with FHD+ resolutions and that support a 120Hz refresh rate. On the camera aspect, the models will pack a 64MP Sony IMX686 main sensor that will team up with an unannounced Sony IMX663 module. The series will also come with support for 30W charging.

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Report shows iPhone 12 series accounted for up to 60% of Apple’s Q1 sales in the US

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Jed John Ikoba
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New data made available by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners indicate that Apple‘s US sales numbers were driven by the four iPhone 12 series models, which accounted for 61% of the overall sales in the first quarter of 2021.  The four iPhone 12 models are the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and the iPhone 12 Mini.

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Apple recently added a purple variant for the iPhone 12

The iPhone 12 series performance data shows that the vanilla iPhone 12 model had the highest sales numbers among the four models. The petite iPhone 12 Mini accounted for the lowest number of units sold within the period. The iPhone 12 Mini has not met its pre-release projections and has not sufficiently caught the fancy of US consumers.  

The sales trajectory showed a shift away from the more expensive and newer iPhone 12 series to the less expensive iPhone 11. This resulted in a decline in the average selling price to $847 from its December 2020 average of $873.  iPhone sales

The iPhone 11 smartphone retained individual honor as the highest-selling Apple model, as was also the case in Q1 2020. The impressive and hugely popular Phone 11 grossed about 24% of the overall Apple smartphone sales, after a seeming lull in sales in the aftermath of the launch of the iPhone 12 series.

The iPhone 11 has had an outstanding performance against its more endowed successors, including the iPhone SE, iPhone 12 series, and the iPhone XR. It was a mixed bag for the iPhone SE and XR models in the three months ending in March 2021. While the iPhone SE declined from its Q4 2020 market share, the iPhone XR performed better.

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Xiaomi allegedly deleting comments of Mi 11 users complaining about the WiFi module not working

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi Mi 11 was first announced in January this year and has been on sale since then. The sales have been pretty impressive especially as the company released it as a single variant. The Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Pro were only launched recently. Thus, most users who upgraded to Xiaomi’s latest flagship likely own the Mi 11. Xiaomi M 11

However, the flagship device has been plagued with a few minor issues which thankfully affected just a few users. Recently, we reported the burnt motherboards issue lodged by some users in China. A new complaint is now springing up from Mi 11 users in China. Some users have complained that their WiFi module abruptly stopped working for no reason.

The issue apparently affects not just one but a large number of users. But there are several others who say their Mi 11 Wifi module works just fine. This is perhaps why the company is yet to say anything about the issue. The Mi 11 is one of the first models to launch with the Snapdragon 888 chipset and there have been complaints before now of excessive hotness sometimes, high power consumption, and lower battery life. Mi 11 WiFi module issue

Several reasons have been adduced by netizens as to why the issue popped up. A widely held view is that it is caused by serious flaws in the motherboard design. While some believe it is a production defect, some say the motherboard may have been affected by the overheating issue which may have soldered the WiFi module to the motherboard. However, a tech geek countered this by saying that chips are soldered using a high-temperature tin with a melting point close to 300 degrees. While the CPU heats up to more than 100 degrees during extreme use, it is unlikely to cause false soldering.

Further, the WiFi and Bluetooth modules are integrated on the same chip and so, if this chip is burned it should affect both the WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity instead of just the WiFi. Thus, this may be a production issue affecting a certain batch of the Mi 11 and if it is really a design issue, Xiaomi may need to recall the batch.

What makes this even more interesting is reports that posts with contents relating to this issue on the official Xiaomi community have begun to be blacklisted and deleted by the moderators. There is precedence to this sort of behavior but that will definitely not kill the matter. We expect Xiaomi to come out with an official statement instead of trying to silence complainants.

We await an official statement from Xiaomi about this issue.

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[Updated] Images, specs, and features of the Realme Watch 2 surface ahead of launch

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Habeeb Onawole
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Update: The info below is not a leak but from Realme’s website and the FCC. The story has thus been edited.

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Anker Nano charger now comes in purple to match the new iPhone 12/12 mini

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Habeeb Onawole
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Earlier this week, Apple announced a new color variant for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini. The new purple color is already available for pre-order and will go on sale next week.

Just like the other color options, this too won’t come with a charger in the box, so you have to purchase one if you don’t have a spare lying around. One of the recommended chargers you can pick up is the Anker Nano (Anker PowerPort III Nano 20W), a 20W USB-C charger that’s no bigger than Apple’s 5W charger. The good thing is that the charger now comes in a colorway that matches the new purple iPhones.

Anker Nano Purple Bundle

The purple Anker Nano charger seems to be China-exclusive as we didn’t find it on Anker’s US and UK websites. This is also a bundle as it comes with a matching braided USB-C to Lightning cable included in the package (doesn’t come with a cable by default).

The Anker Nano is 50% smaller than Apple’s own iPhone 12 20W USB-C charger. It is also 3x faster than the 5W charger and will charge the iPhone 12 from 0 to 50% in 25 minutes.

The charger is also compatible with older iPhones up to the iPhone 8, all generations of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, the 3rd and 4th gen iPad Air, and the 7th and 8th gen iPad. It is also compatible with Samsung’s Galaxy S10, Galaxy S9, and Galaxy S8 series as well as the Pixel 2 and up. Anker says it will also work for the Nintendo Switch but does not support charge-and-Play in TV mode.

The Anker Nano bundle (with cable) is priced at ¥298 (~$46)on Tmall. You can also buy just the power adapter for ¥99 (~$15). While we would love to see Anker make the charger available in matching colors for the other colorways of the iPhone 12 series, the only other color available is Green and it too comes with a matching braided cable.

 

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Samsung Galaxy A01 receives Android 11-based One UI Core 3.1 update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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The Samsung Galaxy A01 was the cheapest Galaxy A series smartphone when it was released. The handset debuted with One UI Core 2.x. More than a year after its launch, the handset has started receiving its first major update.

Galaxy A01 Featured

According to a report by SamMobile, Galaxy A01, an entry-level Samsung smartphone has begun to receive its firm-ever major system update in the form of One UI Core 3.1 based on Android 11. The device was expected to get the update in May or later, however, the company is rolling it out earlier.

Currently, the South Korean tech giant is seeding this update in Russia with firmware version A015FXXU4BUD8. Apart from bringing the Android 11 features and a select few new One UI features, the new build also features April 2021 security patches.

Users of this phone in Russia can head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether their unit has got the OTA update. If not, they will have to wait a bit further because it is being rolled out in batches.

We can expect Samsung to seed this update in other regions in the coming days. Since the Galaxy A01 is an entry-level smartphone, it is not sure if it will be receiving the Android 12 update in the future. However, we can expect security patches for a while.

 

 

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Lenovo thinkplus Pocket Portable Omnidirectional Microphone Speaker launched in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Recently, Lenovo held the YOGA x Xiaoxin spring product launch event in China. At this conference, the company announced a number of computers and accessories. We have covered most of these products on our website. You can read about them here. Here in this article, let’s take a look at an accessory called Lenovo thinkplus Pocket Portable Omnidirectional Microphone Speaker.

Lenovo thinkplus Pocket Portable Omnidirectional Microphone Speaker Featured

The newly launched Lenovo thinkplus Pocket Portable Omnidirectional Microphone Speaker is one of the most useful accessories for people working at home. It is also recommended for people who travel often for their job.

The product comes with Bluetooth 5.0 to connect with any Bluetooth-enable devices (desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone) wirelessly. It is backed by a 500mAh battery that charges via USB Type-C. It is said to offer an endurance of 4 hours and can be used plugged in as well.

As the name suggests, this product features a 360° omnidirectional microphone and an upward-firing speaker. This mic has a pick-up radius of 1.5m, digital noise reduction algorithm, echo cancellation, and dual-talk optimization.

Further, the accessory supports recording and real-time translation in various productivity apps, including Microsoft Teams. It also has physical buttons and an LED indicator for various controls like mute. Lastly, the companion app for this product also supports transcription.

Last but not least, the Lenovo thinkplus Pocket Portable Omnidirectional Microphone Speaker measures 86 x 72 x 31mm in dimensions, weighs 110g, and is priced at ¥299 ($46). It is currently up for pre-order with a ¥20 ($3) discount.

 

 

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vivo V21 5G India launch date is April 29

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Chinese smartphone maker vivo will be launching the vivo V21 series first in Malaysia next week. Now, the company has confirmed that it will be debuting the vivo V21 5G in India a couple of days later from the handset’s global debut.

vivo V21 5G Featured

The upcoming vivo V21 series will initially include two models, namely vivo V21 5G and vivo V21e. These two devices will be unveiled first in Malaysia on April 27. Similarly, the vivo V21 5G has been confirmed to launch in India on April 29. Interestingly, it will not be accompanied by the vivo V21e.

According to previous reports, the upcoming vivo V21 5G will flaunt a 6.44-inch E3 AMOLED display with a dewdrop notch, 800 nits peak brightness, and HDR10+ support. It will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC coupled with 8GB RAM.

The phone will house a triple camera setup consisting of a 64MP primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro shooter. Whereas, on the front, the smartphone will include a 44MP selfie camera with OIS.

On the software front, the vivo V21 5G will run Android 11 (Funtouch OS 11.x) and will be backed by a 4,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. Lastly, the device will measure 7.29mm in thickness, weigh 176g, and will be available in three colors (Sunset Dazzle, Dusk Blue, Arctic White).

 

 

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium features a premium build, a 5G version & more!

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Jed John Ikoba
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Lenovo took the wraps off a number of notebook models under the Xiaoxin, ThinkPad, and YOGA series but the one that stands out the most in terms of the design is the ThinkPad X1 Titanium. The model adopts a premium build with a body made from titanium. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium notebook

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium features the 11th-generation Intel Core i5/ i7 processors and it also supports Intel EVO certification and 5G. The notebook doesn’t come cheap, though, as it carries a price tag of 19,999 yuan (~$3079).

The body is made of titanium and carbon fiber materials. As a result of the material used for the body, the ThinkPad X1 Titanium notebook is ultralightweight and also very thin. The new structural design makes the thickness only 11.5mm and the weight only 1.15kg. The body is made of titanium and carbon fiber materials. The laptop is said to be the thinnest ThinkPad notebook in history.Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium

In addition, the ThinkPad X1 Titanium notebook packs a 13.5-inch display is also a reversible convertible. The screen size is 13.5 inches, it supports capacitive pressure-sensitive touch, and has a resolution of 2.2K, with a screen ratio of 3:2.

In terms of hardware, the ThinkPad X1 Titanium notebook’s processor also integrates an Intel Xe core GPU as well as 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD hard drive. Under the hood is a 44.5Wh battery. It also arrives with support for face recognition.Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium

As for the prices, the Wi-Fi version of the ThinkPad X1 Titanium notebook starts at 14,999 yuan (~$2309), and the 5G version starts at 19,999 yuan (~$3079). The notebook is already on pre-order and will start shipping on April 30.

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 14 Plus 2021 Ryzen Edition & Air 15 Ryzen Edition official!

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Jed John Ikoba
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Lenovo Xiaoxin notebook series also includes the Xiaoxin Air 14 Plus 2021 Ryzen Edition, and Xiaoxin Air 15 Ryzen Edition. The two models were launched alongside the Xiaoxin Pro 16 2021.

The Xiaoxin Air 14 Plus 2021 Ryzen Edition takes the barton from the Air 14 2021 Ryzen Edition. This model arrives with some improvements in the display which is bumped up from 1080 pixels to a 2.2K display resolution of 2240 x 1400 pixels. The display remains a 14-inch screen size. It adopts a slim metal body that is about 15.9mm thick and weighs about 1.41kg. The body also comes in a classic space gray color scheme.

The display utilizes a 16:10 aspect ratio with up to 300nit brightness, 100% sRGB high color gamut. The display also outputs hardware-level low blue light and supports DC dimming which effectively reduces eye fatigue. Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 14 Plus 2021 Ryzen Edition

The Xiaoxin Air 14 Plus 2021 Ryzen Edition utilizes an AMD Ryzen R5 5600U chipset with 16GB of RAM and 512GB storage. The chipset pairs with an NVIDIA GeForce MX450 GDDR6 GPU.

For interface, it features a USB-C port that can be deployed for data transmission, plugging in an external display and PD charging. There is equally a standard HDMI interface and a full-size SD card reader.  Keeping the lights on is a built-in 56.5Wh high-capacity battery, which can play 1080P videos offline for 13.7 hours, complete a 9.5-hour battery life benchmark test, and simulate about 10 hours of daily office work. The notebook also ships with a 65W adapter and supports PD fast charge.

The laptop starts at 4,999 yuan (~$769) and will be on sale on the brand’s official website and Jingdong (JD.com).Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 14 Plus 2021 Ryzen Edition

On the other hand, the Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 15 Ryzen version packs a bigger 15.6-inch display with a four-narrow-edge matte anti-glare screen with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. The display also has a 100% sRGB high color gamut and supports DC dimming. In addition, the front camera is equipped with a physical privacy cover, which is very suitable for privacy-conscious users.

It is available in two models; one with a Ryzen 7 5700U processor paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB of Solid State Drive. This model is priced at 4599 yuan (~$708).

There is equally a version with AMD Ryzen 5 5500U SoC paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB of  SSD storage. It is slightly cheaper at 4199 yuan (~$646).

The notebook is also equipped with a full-featured USB Type-C port which can be used for data transmission, video output, PD charging.

In terms of battery life, the large-capacity 70Wh battery brings a battery life that can satisfy a whole working day. The local video playback is about 20.4 hours, the benchmark battery life test is about 15.4 hours, while for the daily office simulation, the battery reaches about 9.3 hours.

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Realme 8 Pro Illuminating Yellow variant to go on sale on April 26 in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Last month, Realme announced the Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro mid-range phones in India. At the unveiling event, the Pro model was announced in two colors such as Infinite Black, Infinite Blue, and Illuminating Yellow. At that time, the company claimed that the yellow variant will be made available for purchase later. Realme recently held a launch event in India to announce the arrival of the Realme 8 5G. At the end of the event, the company also confirmed that the Realme 8 Pro’s Illuminating Yellow model will be available for purchase from April 26 in the country.

There is no difference between the Realme 8 Pro Illuminating Yellow edition and the existing variants in terms of specs and design. The back panel of the phone has a yellow paint job, but the area surrounding the camera island is fluorescent and it can absorb light and glow in the dark.

Realme 8 Pro Illuminating Yellow
Realme 8 Pro Illuminating Yellow

The Realme 8 Pro comes in two options such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. Both models are available for purchase in Illuminating Yellow color through Realme India’s online store and Flipkart.

Realme 8 Pro specifications and features

The Realme 8 Pro has a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with a punch-hole design. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. a 20:9 aspect ratio, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11 OS comes preinstalled on the smartphone. The device is fueled by the Snapdragon 720G chipset and LPDDR4x RAM.

The Realme 8 Pro has 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage, and it has a microSD card slot for more storage. The triple camera system of the phone has a 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel B&W lens. It has a 4,500mAhb battery that carries support for 30W fast charging.

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iQOO 7 5G could be priced at Rs 34,999 (~$465) in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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iQOO will be announcing the iQOO 7 5G and IQOO 7 Legend 5G smartphones on April 26 in India. The former is said to be a rebranded version of iQOO Neo5, which was announced in February in China. The iQOO 7 Legend 5G was also announced in China with the iQOO 7 moniker in January in China. A screenshot of the contest related to the iQOO 7 5G has inadvertently revealed its pricing.

iQOO India Country Director Gagan Arora recently claimed that the iQOO 7 Legend 5G will be priced under Rs 40,000 (~$531)v. Since the iQOO 7 5G for India is less powerful the iQOO 7 Legend 5G, the former is expected to carry a cheaper price tag.

The screenshot suggests that the iQOO 7 5G may cost Rs 34,999 (~$465) in the country. In comparison, the iQOO Neo5 variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage are priced at 2,499 Yuan (~$384), 2,699 Yuan (~$415), and 2,999 Yuan (~$461) in China, respectively.

A Geekbench listing suggested that India may receive 12 GB RAM variant of the iQOO 7 5G. However, the device could be also available in lower RAM variants in the country.

iQOO 7 5G specifications (expected)

The IQOO 7 5G is expected to arrive with a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, iQOO UI based Android 11 OS, Snapdragon 870 chip, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,400mAh battery with 66W fast charging support. It may feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and its rear camera setup may include an OIS-assisted 48-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

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ASUS ZenFone 8 to launch on May 12, compact flagship hinted

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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ASUS has officially confirmed that it will be announcing the ZenFone 8 on May 12. A landing page with a countdown for the launch event is now live on ASUS’s website. While the microsite hints the arrival of a single model, reports have claimed that the Taiwanese manufacturer may announce as many as three ZenFone 8 series smartphones.

ASUS says that the ZenFone 8 will be “big on performance” and “compact in size.” Past reports have claimed that one of the ZenFone 8 series will be a compact-sized flagship and it will be called the ZenFone 8 Mini.

Recent reports have claimed that the ZenFone 8 Mini has is codenamed as Sake and its model number is SUS_ZS590KS / ASUS_I006D. The ZenFone 8 Mini is expected to arrive with a 5.92-inch OLED screen that offers an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be fueled by the Snapdragon 888 chipset.

ASUS ZenFone 8 launch date

The Geekbench listing of the phone claimed that it may come with up to 16 GB of RAM. There is no word on the battery size of the device. However, its TÜV SÜD certification revealed that it may carry support for 30W rapid charging. The ZenFone 8 Mini may feature a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel camera and a new Sony IMX663 camera. The device is also expected to feature a Cirrus CS35L45 amplifier.

The second model in the lineup is said to be codenamed Picasso and it has an ASUS_ZS672KS / ASUS_I004D model number. This model is expected to come with specs like a 6.67-inch OLED screen with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 888, 16 GB of RAM, 64-megpaixel (Sony IMX686) + 12.2-megapixel (Sony IMX363) + 8-megapixel telephoto (OmniVision) triple camera system and a 24-megapixel (OV24B1Q) selfie camera, and Pixel i6 visual processor.

The third model in the series could be codenamed VODKA and it has an ASUS_Z5675KW / ASUS_I007D model number. It is expected to come with specs like a 6.7-inch display and Snapdragon 888. Hopefully, ASUS and the rumor mill will spill more information on the ZenFone 8 series before the official announcement.

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Amazfit Bip U vs Bip U Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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Huami launched two very affordable smartwatches for sports lovers and casual users in the global market: Amazfit Bip U and Amazfit Bip U Pro. The watches come in a square shape like the Apple Watch, but they are offered at just a fraction of its price. Despite that, they offer a lot of features, including a few ones you can usually find on very expensive models. If you are wondering which one to choose between the vanilla Amazfit Bip U and the Amazfit Bip U Pro, you are in the right place. In this specs comparison, we will describe these two smartwatches and tell you the differences between their specifications. Given that there are only a few differences between these two models, we will focus mostly on describing all of their features in order to give you a complete panorama of their potentialities.

Amazfit Bip U vs Amazfit Bip U Pro

Amazfit Bip U Amazfit Bip U Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 40.9 x 35.5 x 11.4 mm,

31 grams

 40.9 x 35.5 x 11.4 mm,

31 grams
DISPLAY 1.43 inches square, 302 x 320p, IPS LCD color 1.43 inches square, 302 x 320p, IPS LCD color
WATER RESISTANCE 5 ATM 5 ATM
COMPATIBILITY Android 5 or iOS 10 and above Android 5 or iOS 10 and above
SOFTWARE RTOS RTOS
CONNECTIVITY Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, Alexa support
SPORT MODES 60+ 60+
BATTERY 230 mAh, 2 hours charging time 230 mAh, 2 hours charging time
ADDITIONAL FEATURES accelerometer, gyro, heart rate (BioTracker 2 PPG) GPS, accelerometer, gyro, heart rate (BioTracker 2 PPG), microphone, geomagnetic sensor

Design

As mentioned above and as you can see from the images, Amazfit Bip U and Amazfit Bip U Pro are square-shaped and they have the same design. They come with a plastic body and a silicone strap and they are waterproof up to 5 ATM, so you can use them for swimming. The build quality is not amazing since they are not built with premium materials, but they are very sturdy to be just affordable smartwatches. They come with a physical key placed on the right side and dimensions of 40.9 x 35.5 x 11.4 mm for a weight of just 31 grams if you include the strap.

 

Display

The color displays of the Amazfit Bip U and Amazfit Bip U Pro are the same, just like the design. We are talking about a square-shaped panel with a diagonal of 1.43 inches, a resolution of 320 x 302 pixels, and the IPS LCD technology. While they are not excellent as OLED displays in terms of color reproduction, they still offer a very nice viewing experience and decent visibility outdoor. The displays have a 72% NTSC coverage and 2.5D glass with an anti-fingerprint coating.

 

Specs & Software

There is no much to say about the hardware department since these smartwatches do not feature an advanced operating system like Wear OS and they do not need high-end hardware to run smoothly. Amazfit Bip U and Amazfit Bip U Pro run the proprietary operating system RTOS you can find on all the Amazfit smartwatches. But with the Amazfit Bip U Pro, you get a very interesting additional feature: Alexa support. It has an integrated microphone allowing the use of the Amazon vocal assistant. Amazfit Bip U and Bip U Pro are able to track more than 60 sports and activities: with the Pro variant, you get an additional mode allowing you to track open water swimming.

 

Sensors and connectivity

Amazfit Bip U and Amazfit Bip U Pro can be connected to the phone with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and the proprietary Zepp app which is one of the best wearable apps out there. They come with an accurate heart rate sensor (BioTracker 2 PPG), accelerometer, and gyroscope. With the Amazfit Bip U Pro, you also get GPS to better track your physical activity with geolocalization and a geomagnetic sensor. Unfortunately, the vanilla Amazfit Bip U does not have a GPS module. Further, none of the smartwatches has a SpO2 sensor, so they can not track blood oxygen levels.

 

Battery

The Amazfit Bip U and the Amazfit Bip U Pro are powered by a battery with a 230 mAh capacity. The battery is able to offer up to 9 days of battery life (but it is way shorter if you use GPS on the Pro variant) and it takes about two hours for a full charge.

 

Amazfit Bip U and Amazfit Bip U Pro: Price

The prices of the Amazfit Bip U and the Amazfit Bip U Pro vary depending on the market. In Europe, you can currently find the Amazfit Bip U for about €50 / $60, while the Amazfit Bip U Pro costs about €65 / $79 thanks to online street prices (in India, the Amazfit Bip U Pro carries a starting price of $68 at the actual change). They are both very affordable, but which one should you go for? Given that the price difference is minimal, we recommend going for the Amazfit Bip U Pro in order to get Alexa support and GPS. But if you do not care about these features and you just need a basic smartwatch to track your activity, Amazfit Bip U remains an alternative that makes sense. Just note that these smartwatches do not feature a SpO2 sensor to track the blood oxygen level: if you need this feature, you would better go for the Xiaomi Mi Band 6 which sells at a similar price (note that in this case, you won’t get the same advanced watch faces as the Amazfit since it is a smartband).

 

 

Amazfit Bip U vs Amazfit Bip U Pro: PRO and CONS

Amazfit Bip U

PRO

  • More affordable
  • Same display as the Bip U Pro
  • Same design as the Bip U Pro

CONS

  • Fewer features

 

Amazfit Bip U Pro

PRO

  • GPS
  • Geomagnetic sensor
  • More sports modes
  • Alexa support

CONS

  • Higher price

Blackview Tab 9 slated for imminent launch with excellent design and hardware

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Simranpal Singh
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New smartphones come out each day as if there is no tomorrow. However, as you know the Android Tablet market is stagnant with a little or few new Tablet releases in a month. Despite this, Blackview has tasted success with its first tablet Blackview Tab 8 which was launched nearly half a year ago. Following the footprint, the company will soon launch a new Tablet dubbed Blackview Tab 9.

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Blackview Tab 9 has a decent 7480mAh battery for a tablet standard. It’s rated to provide 6 hours of video time, 6 hours of non-stop gaming, 7.5 hours of web browsing, 38 hours of music, or 30 hours of calling. This means a powerhouse that will deliver all your needs on the go without the worry of needing it to be recharged quite often.

If you’re unaware, Tab 8 was praised for the build quality and its durable structure. The Tab 9 takes it to another level, thanks to the superb craftsmanship and a unibody design made out of aluminum. The good thing, it’s just 8.9 mm in thickness, so you can imagine how comfortable it’d be to hold. According to Blackview, it was able to make the Tab 9 sturdy and durable without adding much to its cost despite using high-quality aluminum particularly seen on high-end devices.

Blackview has been generous to offer additional protection by bundling a FREE tablet leather case. Yes, the Tab 9 comes with a tablet case to give full protection for the tablet, which will double as a stand as well.

The Blackview Tab 9 runs Android 10 on top of Balckview’s custom skin known as Doke OS_P 01. Indeed it comes with quite useful features such as Dark Mode, Gesture Navigation, Parental Controls, etc. Under the hood, the Tab 9 boasts an octa-core chipset with 4G RAM. The Tab 9 offers enhanced graphics and performance thanks to the native GPU of the SoC. Primary storage is 64GB in capacity which, in case if you find it not enough, can be expanded up to 128GB using an external microSD.

If you find the Blackview Tab 9 interesting you may find more details from here.

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Deal: Realme Q3 pre-orders now live for $239 via Giztop

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Simranpal Singh
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Realme Q3, Realme Q3 Pro, and Realme Q3i have been unveiled in China as the new budget 5G-enabled smartphones from the company. Now, the former is seen listed on Giztop up for pre-order at a price as low as $239.00. Powered by the Snapdragon 750G SoC, comes with triple rear cameras and a hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera.

realme q3

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You may head over to the Giztop listing to grab one. In case if you’re still on the fence, go through the complete specs of the Realme Q3.

Realme Q3 Specifications and Features

Realme Q3 runs Android 11 on top of Realme UI 2.0. It flaunts a 6.5-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. So, everything should feel smooth and snappy. Under the hood, the phone comes with the Snapdragon Mobile Platform coupled with Adreno 619 GPU. In terms of storage, up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage models are available.

Additionally, Realme Q3 packs a triple rear camera setup led by a 48MP primary sensor. An 8MP sensor with an ultra-wide-angle f/2.3 lens and a 2-megapixel macro shooter with f/2.4 aperture accompany the primary. At the front, there is a decent 16MP selfie shooter with an f/2.1 aperture.

Connectivity options on Realme Q3 include dual-mode 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. It’s packed with all the necessary sensors including a geomagnetic sensor, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyroscope, and accelerometer. For biometric authentication, Realme has provided a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that doubles as the power button as well. Fuelling the device is a 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging. In terms of dimensions, the device measures 162.5×74.8×8.8mm and weighs 189 grams.

That being said, and if you’ve made up the mind to get one. Hit the link given below.

Realme Q3 for $239 at GizTop: Buy Now

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Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2021 with 11th-gen Core i7, 16:9 display launched in China

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Jed John Ikoba
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During its press conference on Thursday, Lenovo equally announced the sleek and lightweight notebook, the ThinkPad X13 2021. The notebook was first announced in February this year for the global market but Lenovo is now bringing it to its home turf. The two models announced are powered by Intel Core i5 and the 11th generation Intel Core i7 processors, respectively.https://www.gizmochina.com/2021/02/24/lenovo-thinkpad-x13-gen-2-launched/

The ThinkPad X13 2021 is a portable notebook suitable as a mobile travel companion for business executives and persons needing quick access to their workspaces on the go. The ThinkPad X13 2021 offers significant improvements from its predecessors in several key areas, thus offering excellent processing capacity and high-quality graphic and enhanced memory capability. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2021

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2021 Notebook has a much improved 16:10 2K screen; the base version runs on an Intel Core i5 processor while the signature version is powered by the 11th generation Intel Core i7 processor. The Core i5 version is sold for 8,000 yuan (~$1,232), while the much-enhanced Core i7 version with 32GB RAM and 2TB memory will be sold at 16,000 yuan ($2,464). The goal of Lenovo in the design and configuration of the ThinkPad X13 2021 is to maximize performance and portability.  The impressive lightweight notebooks can offer its users always-on, always-connected technology to dismantle daily workloads easily. The Lenovo ThinkPad mobile workstations have flexible processor options, excellent graphics, and overall improved displays to suit a wide array of users. The premium notebook has also passed the Intel EVO certification, together with up to 12 other required certifications, before it was cleared for release.

The models are presently available on Lenovo’s website and on Jingdong.

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