Xiaomi users are facing issue of burnt motherboards on the Mi 11

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Apr 22, 2021

Recently, various Xiaomi Mi 11 users have been complaining of an issue that has affected multiple customers. These complaints are regarding the motherboard of the new flagship model, which has apparently been burning out for certain people.

According to an ITHome report, various Mi 11 users have been leaving comments regarding this issue on the company’s CEO Lei Jun’s official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website. In these comments, various people shared the same experience of the motherboards on their Mi 11 smartphones burning out. Unfortunately, the senior official has yet to respond to any of these comments at the moment.

Furthermore, various users commented that their devices were running hot before the issue became worse and believe it might be an issue regarding the device’s heat dissipation system. Although, there has been no official statement given out by the Chinese tech giant as of right now. For those unaware, the Mi 11 is the company’s 2021 flagship model that saw robust sales in its home country of China, where its shipments cross one million in just 21 days.

However, since then, various users have been complaining of various issues like high power consumption and lower battery life, along with the device running very hot at times. A few users added that playing video games for more than ten minutes makes their smartphones hotter than a hand warmer. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information, fix, or even an official statement is given out by the company regarding this matter.

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Umidigi reveals its new logo and spill beans about the A11 budget smartphone

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 22, 2021

Umidigi has become a prominent name in the world of the affordable and rugged device smartphone market. The company is actively evolving its smartphones with exciting new features. To visualise the same change, Umidigi has got a new logo to showcase the accent and enhance the visual identity. Moreover, the company is launching a new budget smartphone – Umidigi A11 soon.

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Umidigi A11 Specifications and Features

Umidigi A11 will come with several advancements over its predecessor. the new entry-level A-series smartphone with house a premium flat-edged metal frame design. As with iPhone 12, it will also feature a matte frosted back glass. The new design ensures a thin design that enhances the ability to hold the device. On the rear side, the matte glass finish is processed with AG technology which brings premium texture over the top. The rear design makes the device comfortable while holding it in the hands.

The upcoming affordable device from Umidigi will feature a triple rear camera, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and an iconic logo design on the rear side. However, other hardware information about the device is not yet available. We expect some more details to get revealed before it gets official in the coming days.

Umidigi Rebranding – New Logo and Philosophy

Umidigi carved a new logo to uplift its visual identity. The new logo infuses both characters and graphics to showcase the concept of “Beyond Dreams”. Umidigi has always worked to evolve its products via different innovative technologies. It is on the way to replicate the same success in future but with a new Logo which reflects the direction of its future development. Umidigi’s working on providing high-quality products to users around the globe at an affordable price.

More information about the Umidigi A11 may leak before its official launch. The interested users can head over to Umidgi’s official website, Facebook page, Twitter and website to get the latest information.

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realme 8 5G launched in India with Dimensity 700 SoC and 90Hz display

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 22, 2021

Chinese smartphone maker realme has officially launched the realme 8 5G in India as scheduled. As expected, it is the same phone that was unveiled in Thailand yesterday. For those unaware, this device is nothing but a rebranded realme V13 5G with a different selfie camera.

realme 8 5G Specifications and Features

The newly launched realme 8 5G flaunts a 6.5-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+), 405 PPI, and 90Hz refresh rate. This display has 600 nits peak brightness, 90.5% screen-to-body ratio, and a punch-hole at the top left corner.

The handset is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. The realme 8 5G is the first smartphone with this chipset in India.

For optics, the device houses a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro snapper, and a 2MP monochrome sensor. Whereas, on the front, the phone nests a 16MP shooter inside the punch-hole for selfies and video calls (realme V13 5G has an 8MP selfie camera).

On the connectivity front, the handset supports dual-SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, and GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, GALILEO, QZSS, GLONASS). It also has all the essential sensors and ports like an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dedicated MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. However, it lacks NFC, which is present in the variant launched in Thailand.

Lastly, the smartphone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging, runs realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11, measures 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5mm in dimensions, weighs 185g, and comes in two colors (Supersonic Black, Supersonic Blue).

realme 8 5G Price and Availability

The realme 8 5G will retail for the following price tags in India.

4GB + 128GB – ₹14,999 ($200)
8GB + 128GB – ₹16,999 ($227)

The first sale of the phone is scheduled for April 28 at 12 PM. It will be available for purchase on the realme online store and Flipkart.

Like most realme products, the handset will be soon available at offline retail stores across the country.

Apple 2021 iPad Pro is the most expensive in Brazil, while being the cheapest in US and Hong Kong

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Sean

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Apr 22, 2021

Earlier this week, Apple held its Spring Loaded event where it launched its latest fifth generation iPad Pro. While the rumor of the 12.9 inch model seeing a slight rise turned out to be true, the hike in price is way higher in certain nations compared to others.

As per a 9To5Mac report, Nukeni compiled a list of prices for the newly launched 2021 iPad Pro model that is available in various nation across the globe. Looking at this list, it is clear that the iPad Pro is the most affordable in the United States and Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Sweden and Brazil have the most expensive price tag compared to every other market. In Brazil, the iPad costs nearly about two times more than a model sold in the US.

For the 11 inch Wi-Fi only model with 128GB of storage, the Cupertino based giant’s latest iPad Pro costs 799 US Dollars in the US, 824 US Dollars in Hong Kong, 1,122 US Dollars in Sweden, and a whopping 1,938 US Dollars in Brazil. The price tag in Brazil is more than 1,000 US Dollars more than the price in the US. Arriving at the 12.9 inch iPad Pro modele with Wi-Fi + Cellular support and 2TB storage, the price in the US is 2,399 US Dollars and 2,408 US Dollars in Hong Kong.

On the other hand, the same model in Sweden costs around 3,309 US Dollars and an eye watering 5,386 US Dollars in Brazil. In other words, the highest end 2021 iPad Pro in Brazil can cost a little more than a Pro Display XDR in the US. Traditionally, the cost of Apple products in South American nations have been higher compared to the US, but this difference is growing even further now.

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OPPO to reportedly launch new entry-level Smart TV on May 6 in China

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Jeet

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Apr 22, 2021

OPPO has announced that it is holding a launch event on 6th May in China. At the upcoming event, the company will be unveiling several new products, including OPPO K9 series smartphones, Enco Air TWS earbuds, and a fitness tracker.

Now, a new report from China, citing @tomatohiya, claims that the company will also launch new Smart TV products at the same event on 6th May. It further adds that the new TVs will be positioned as an entry-level offering.

From the poster, it appears that the upcoming Smart TV from OPPO will come with support for a 120Hz refresh rate and MEMC for smoother operation. It will also have several other features, like Local Dimming, Anti-Aliasing, and more.

OPPO has already unveiled its Smart TV products — the OPPO TV S1 as the high-end offering and the OPPO TV R1 as the upper mid-range offering in October last year.

It seems that OPPO is following the strategy of its sister brand OnePlus when it comes to the Smart TV category. OnePlus debuted in the Smart TV category with high-end products in the Indian market. Later, the company unveiled budget TVs in India. And now OPPO is also gearing up to launch budget or entry-level TVs after launching high-end TVs last year.

Currently, not much is known about the upcoming entry-level OPPO smart TV but we expect to know more in the coming days. To know the pricing and availability for sure, we will have to wait for the official launch next month.

Smart TVs have now become a highly competitive category and many smartphone makers have now jumped into this, including Xiaomi, Huawei, Honor, Motorola, Nokia, OnePlus, and now OPPO. It will be interesting to see how the company performs in this category once it expands to other regions.

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Xiaomi rebuilds TWS product team for the upcoming FlipBuds series: Rumor

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Jeet

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Apr 22, 2021

True wireless earphones (TWS) have now become a mainstream product and most of the smartphone makers have now launched their own TWS earbuds. Xiaomi is also among the leaders in this category.

Now, a new report coming from @DSP-Charles revealed that the Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has rebuilt its team for the TWS product line and this new team is now taking over the task of upgrading the lineup of earphones.

Xiaomi Airdots Pro 2 TWS Review — Xiaomi Airdots Pro 2

The first major thing the team is tasked with is to upgrade the Xiaomi Air series true wireless earphones to the Xiaomi FlipBuds series. For those who are unaware, Xiaomi had trademarked the new TWS lineup — Xiaomi FlipBuds and FlipBuds Pro earlier this year.

The upcoming FlipBuds series will replace the existing Air lineup of TWS earphones but it remains to be seen when are how many wireless earphones get launched this year under the new lineup by Xiaomi.

Currently, Xiaomi has several true wireless earphones under the Air lineup, including the Air 2S, Air 2 SE, Air 2 Pro, AirDots, and more. As of now, there is nothing much known about the FlipBuds lineup but we expect to know more about it in the coming weeks.

According to the data from IDC, Xiaomi was the second leading wearable device maker last year with total shipments of 50.7 million units, capturing 11.4 percent of the market share. Total shipments of wearable devices reached 153.5 million units in Q4 2020, registering a growth of 27.2 percent.

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Get $50 OFF on Realme GT 5G at Giztop (Coupon)

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Apr 22, 2021

Giztop is giving $50 OFF on Realme GT 5G via coupon code: RMGT50. The smartphone which is retailing for $549 is now available for $499 only.

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Realme GT 5G at $499 (after discount)@Giztop

The 6.43-inch S-AMOLED display smartphone comes with a snapdragon 888 Octa processor and a triple rear camera setup of 64MP + 8MP + 2MP. A 16MP front-facing camera is good enough for selfies and Instagram portraits. The impressive and creative design on Realme GT is complimented with a dedicated GT mode which leapfrogs your gaming performance with enhanced images, 4D-in-game vibrations, dynamic sound effect, etc.

Fueled by a 4000mAh large battery, the smartphone supports 65W fast charging that can charge your phone from scratch to 100% in just 35 minutes. The phone comes in two memory variants viz: 8GB-128GB and 12GB -256GB and a 3D tempered liquid cooling technology that can effectively reduce the phone’s temperature by up to 15℃ while gaming.

Generally retailing at $549 you can now buy Realme GT 5G from Giztop at a discount of $50 by using the coupon code: RMGT50. Please note that the above mentioned price is for the base variant only and the final price may vary as per your variant and color. So get your discounted smartphone asap.

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Realme Q3 series chipset, camera, and fast charging details leaked before launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 22, 2021

Realme will be announcing the Realme Q3 series of smartphones later today in China. The predecessor series included Realme Q2i, Realme Q2, and Realme Q2 Pro smartphones. Speculations are rife that the Q3 series also includes three devices. Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station shared leaked information on the key specs of the three upcoming Q3 series phones.

The new leak reveals that the base model will be powered by the MediaTek MT6833 chip, which could be the Dimensity 700 SoC. The device is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W rapid charging. The handset has a 48-megapixel main camera. Probably, this device will arrive in the Chinese market with the Realme Q3i moniker. This phone could be the RMX3041/2 smartphone that was approved by China’s TENAA telecom authority.

The next model will be driven by the Snapdragon 750G (sm7225 part number) chipset. It may arrive with support for 30W fast charging for its 5,000mAh battery. It is also expected to feature a 48-megapixel primary camera. This device could be the Realme Q3 handset. This phone is speculated to debut as the Realme 8 Pro 5G smartphone in the global markets.

The Realme Q3 Pro could be powered by the Dimensity 1100 (MT6891) chip and a 4,500mAh battery, which supports 30W rapid charging. This phone could be fitted with a 64-megapixel main camera. Reports suggest that this phone is the RMX2205 smartphone, which has recently appeared in the database of the TENAA telecom authority.

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Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition confirmed to pack Dimensity 1200 SoC; scores 724,495 points in AnTuTu

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Jeet

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Apr 22, 2021

Xiaomi has confirmed that the company is all set to launch a new smartphone in the Redmi K40 lineup which will be a gaming-centric device. Ahead of the launch of the Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition on 27th April in China, more details keep surfacing online.

The company recently confirmed in a teaser poster that the phone will come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset. The processor is made using the 6nm node and packs one Cortex A78 core running at 3GHz, three Cortex A78 cores at 2.6GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2GHz.

In another teaser, Redmi has revealed the AnTuTu score of this upcoming smartphone, shedding light on the performance. It claims that the device has scored 724,495 points in AnTuTu benchmarking. This means that on paper, the device is more powerful than the Snapdragon 870-powered OnePlus 9R and Vivo X60 Pro.

So far, it has been revealed that the Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition will come with a 120Hz or 144Hz refresh rate that also supports a 300Hz touch sampling rate. The device is also said to have pop-up shoulder triggers. The display will likely have a 6.67-inch AMOLED Full HD+ screen with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels.

The phone is expected to feature a 64-megapixel primary Sony IMX686 camera sensor on the backside. It is likely to be running MIUI 12.5 custom skin out-of-the-box, based on the Android 11 operating system.

There are also reports indicating that the company could also launch the Redmi K40 Game “Standard Edition” along with the Enhanced Edition. To know for sure, we will have to wait for the official launch event next week.

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Realme RMX3333 TENAA listing appears with full specifications and images

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 22, 2021

A new Realme smartphone with model number RMX3333 has bagged certification from China’s TENAA authority. The listing has revealed the entire specifications and images of the device. At present, there is no information on the name with which it will be arriving in the market.

The TENAA listing reveals that the Realme RMX3333 measures 160.3 x 73.5 x 8.0mm and weighs 175 grams. The device houses a 6.43-inch AMOLED panel, which has a punch-hole at the upper-left corner. The screen offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. It is backed by a 4,220mAh battery, which supports rapid charging. However, there is no word on the charging speeds that will be supported by the RMX3333.

The Realme RMX3333 is a 5G phone that draws power from a 2.4GHz octa-core processor. It is expected to arrive in the Chinese markets in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants and storage models like 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB. It will also offer users a microSD card slot for additional storage.

The RMX3333 has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. The rear camera module of the device has a 48-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel lens, and a 2-megapixel camera. The handset runs on Android 11 OS.

In related news, Realme announced the Realme 8 4G and Realme 8 5G smartphones in Thailand yesterday. With a starting price of 9,999 Baht, the Realme 8 5G offers specs like a 6.5-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display, Dimensity 700 chip, up to 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage, a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging support, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system.

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Xiaomi MI MIX Fold’s global launch could be close

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 22, 2021

At the end of the previous month, Xiaomi announced the Mi MIX Fold as its first foldable smartphone in China. Currently, the device is only available for purchase in the home market. Fresh information shared by tipster Mukul Sharma suggests that the Mi MIX Fold may soon get a global launch.

The China variant of the Mi MIX Fold has a model number of M2011J18C. Xiaomi is knowing for using the letter ‘G’ instead of ‘C’ in the global version of its device. The Mi MIX Fold’s global edition that has a model number M2011J18G has been spotted IMEI database. In addition, it has been also registered on the Indian IMEI database.

So yes. Xiaomi's first-ever foldable is likely to launch globally as well. Have spotted the global variant (M2011J18G) on the IMEI database
Plus, though it does not guarantee it, the device has been registered on the Indian IMEI database too
Feel free to retweet.#Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/PfIVTMvbAl

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) April 22, 2021

These listings suggest that the company could be planning to globally release in the Mi MIX Fold. In China, the device is priced t 9,999 Yuan for 12GB RAM + 512 GB storage version, 10,999 Yuan for 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage edition, and 12,999 Yuan for 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage model.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold has an 8.01-inch AMOLED screen that offers QHD+ resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a 4:3 aspect ratio. Placed on the front is a 6.52-inch AMOLED screen with a punch-hole design. It delivers QHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 888 mobile platform fuels the device with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The device boots MIUI 12 based Android 11 OS.

Mi MIX Fold featured — XIaomi Mi MIX Fold

The Mi MIX Fold has a 5,020mAh battery that supports 67W rapid charging. Its camera setup includes a 108-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL HM2 main camera, a 13-megapixel superwide sensor, and an 8-megapixel telephoto liquid lens with 3x optical zoom. For selfies, it has a front camera of 20-megapixel. The cameras are powered by Xiaomi’s homegrown Surge C1 ISP.

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Vivo V2066 with Dimensity 800U emerge at Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 22, 2021

Yesterday, a Vivo phone with model number V2050 was spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking platform. It was found to be equipped with Dimensity 800U. It is speculated that this handset may arrive in the market as the Vivo V21 5G. Now, a new device with V2066 has landed on the benchmarking site. The listing also mentions that it is powered by the same chip.

The Geekbench appearance of the Vivo V2066 (via) reveals that it powered by the MT6853V/TNZA MediaTek SoC. The model number of the chip reveals it is driven by the Dimensity 800U. The listing further states that it is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and Android 11 OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the handset scored 588 and 1687 points, respectively.

The V2066 handset has been previously spotted at Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) certification site. Hopefully, newer reports will reveal the final marketing name of the device. It remains to be seen whether it is one of the forthcoming V-series phones from the brand.

Vivo will be taking off covers from the Vivo V21 5G and Vivo V21e on April 27 in Malaysia. The V21 5G is expected to arrive with a 6.44-inch Samsung AMOLED E3 display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90H refresh rate support. The Dimensity 800U chip and 8 GB of RAM along with 3 GB of extended RAM is expected to power the device.

The V21 5G will come with an OIS-enabled 44-megapixel selfie camera. Its rear camera setup will have an OIS-assisted 64-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. It may house a 4,000mAh battery with 33W rapid charging support. The V21 5G is expected to sport a slim profile of 7.29mm and it is likely to arrive in n Sunset Dazzle, Dusk Blue, and Arctic White color editions.

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Google Pixel 5a 5G likely to feature the Snapdragon 765G

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 22, 2021

A report from last month claimed that Google will be announcing the Pixel 5a 5G on June 11. Rumors surrounding the smartphone have revealed that its appearance will be quite similar to the Google Pixel 4a 5G from last year. A fresh report by 9to5 Google reveals that the Pixel 5a 5G will be driven by the Snapdragon 765G SoC.

The publication claimed that it was able to find references of a handset codenamed as Barbet along with “sm7250” model number in the latest release Android 12 Developer Preview 3. Past reports have revealed that the upcoming Pixel 5a 5G smartphone is codenamed as Barbet and the sm7250 part number belongs to the Snapdragon 765G.

Google has previously used the Snapdragon 765G chip to power the Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G. The report has no other information on the specs of the Pixel 5a 5G. It is being said that the Pixel 5a 5G may get limited release as it likely to release only markets like the U.S. and Japan. There is no confirmation on whether there will be a 4G version of the Pixel 5a.

Google Pixel 5a render by Steve Hemmerstoffer

The Pixel 5a is also expected to arrive in India since it was spotted at the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Since 5G networks have not started yet in the country, it is likely that the company that it may receive a 4G version of the device.

The renders of the Pixel 5a 5G that was shared by popular tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer revealed that it has a 6.2-inch FHD+ OLED screen with a punch-hole design. It also revealed that the device is equipped with a square-shaped camera module housing a dual-camera system and an LED flash. The back panel of the phone is also expected to feature a traditional fingerprint scanner.

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Moto G20 specifications and renders leaked once again, likely to launch soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 22, 2021

Motorola has recently launched the Moto G60 and Moto G40 Fusion smartphones in India. Past reports have revealed that the Moto G20 is also an upcoming phone from the brand. The details of the smartphone have already appeared in recent reports. A fresh leak has once again revealed the specifications and images of the Moto G20.

A new tweet by Nils Ahrensmeier from TechnikNews states that the Moto G20 has a 6.5-inch IPS HD+ resolution supporting display and it has an IP52 rated splash-resistant construction. The waterdrop notch on the display serves as a home for its 13-megapixel selfie camera.

The rear-facing camera module has a 48-megapixel main camera with f/1.7 aperture and autofocus support, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The handset runs on Android 11 OS.

The Unisoc T700 chip powers the device with 4 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 64 GB. The leak does not mention the presence of a microSD card slot. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which does not seem to support fast charging.

The Moto G20 seems to lack a fingerprint scanner. It features a dedicated button for accessing the Google Assistant and it also features a 3.5mm audio jack. There is no word on the pricing of the device. The leak states that the G20 will be available in colors like Sky Blue and Rosa Flamingo. A previous leak claimed that it could be priced at €148.07 in Spain. Readers can visit Niks’ tweet to checkout more renders.

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Polaroid’s new analog camera is pretty small and costs $100

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 21, 2021

If you want a cute little instant camera, then the new Polaroid Go may interest you. The new camera comes with a new design that has warranted a new instant film format. It also comes with some new additions.

The Polaroid Go measures 4.1” x 3.3” x 2.4” and according to the manufacturer, it is the smallest analog instant camera in the world. The camera comes in white and has a reflective selfie mirror and a flash. It also has a selfie timer, so you can choose your preferred pose before it takes the shot.

Polaroid has also made it easy to take double exposure photos. The film is smaller now, measuring 2.623” x 2.122”. There are 16 films in each pack and you get two packs. The development time for the film is between 10 – 15 minutes. Polaroid says the instant camera has a 750mAh rechargeable battery that charges over USB.

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The Polaroid Go is already available for pre-order on the Polaroid website ahead of its April 27 release date. The camera itself is priced at $99.99 while a Film Double Pack goes for $19.99. The combo is priced at $119.99 in the US and €139.99 in Europe. Those who pre-order will have their orders shipped before the launch date.

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Leak reveals Honor 50 will have a Dimensity 1200 chip, pro version will be powered by Snapdragon

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Habeeb Onawole

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Apr 21, 2021

We reported earlier this week that Honor will announce the Honor 50 series in May. A new leak has now released more details of the Honor 50 and a higher-end model that will launch as the Honor 50 Pro.

The Honor 50 will arrive next month but a tweet by Teme (特米) (@RODENT950) says that the Honor 50 Pro will follow in July. We are not sure if these are the only two models Honor has planned or if there will be more. The tweet also revealed the chipset that will power the two phones.

The Honor 50 will have MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 processor inside it. We have seen a couple of big brands announce phones/plan to announce phones with this chipset. The Realme GT Neo is already available for purchase, Redmi’s gaming phone will be powered by it, and a leak has revealed that the OPPO Reno6 5G will also have a Dimensity 1200 processor.

Honor 50 in May with D1200
Honor 50 Pro in July with SD pic.twitter.com/dLottwxCqJ

— Teme (特米)😷 (@RODENT950) April 21, 2021

For the Honor 50 Pro, Teme says the phone will have a Snapdragon chipset but didn’t say which one. Will it be a Snapdragon 700 series chipset or a Snapdragon 800 series chipset? Time will tell.

There is no news yet on a planned global release and if it will have Google Mobile Services if it does launch outside China.

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Realme GT vs Realme GT Neo vs Realme X7 Pro Ultra: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 21, 2021

Realme launched three flagship killers this year and we are not even close to the end of the first half of 2021. The company came up with the Realme GT series composed of the vanilla Realme GT and the more affordable GT Neo. After announcing these two devices for the Chinese market, the tech giant also launched the Realme X7 Pro Ultra, an advanced version of its last flagship of 2020 bringing a better design to the market. If you want to know which is the best flagship killer released by Realme, you are in the right place. This is the specs comparison between Realme GT, Realme GT Neo, and Realme X7 Pro Ultra.

Realme GT 5G vs Realme GT Neo vs Realme X7 Pro Ultra

	Realme GT 5G	Realme GT Neo	Realme X7 Pro Ultra
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm, 186 grams	158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm, 179 grams	159.9 x 73.4 x 7.8 mm, 170 grams
DISPLAY	6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED	6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED	6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 1200, octa-core 3 GHz	Mediatek Dimensity 1000+, octa-core 2.6 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11, Realme UI	Android 11, Realme UI	Android 11, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4 32 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY	4500 mAh, fast charging 65W	4500 mAh, fast charging 50W	4500 mAh, fast charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The Realme X7 Pro Ultra not only wins this design comparison, but it is the best Realme phone when it comes to aesthetics. It is the only smartphone released by this brand to sport a curved edge-to-edge display. Further, it is thinner and lighter than the Realme GT and the GT Neo. On the other hand, Realme GT 5G comes in a special leather version with a very original design. Even the Realme GT Neo has an interesting design, especially the Final Fantasy color variant. But the Realme X7 Pro Ultra is the most beautiful one.

Display

There are no huge differences between the displays of these three phones. The Realme GT 5G and the Realme GT Neo offer exactly the same panel: a Super AMOLED display with a diagonal of 6.43 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The Realme X7 Pro Ultra is slightly inferior because it has a 90 Hz refresh rate, but it still offers a Super AMOLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution and very high brightness. The diagonal in this case is 6.55 inches, but with curved edges.

Hardware/Software

If you need the most powerful handset, go for the Realme GT 5G without thinking twice. It has the best chipset in the Android market: the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform released by Qualcomm. The SoC is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. You can get up to 12/256 GB with Realme GT Neo as well, but the processor is weaker: we are talking about the Dimensity 1200 by MediaTek, still a flagship processor but less powerful than Snapdragon 888. The Realme X7 Pro Ultra takes the last position with its Dimensity 1000+ chipset. All the phones run Android 11 out of the box.

Camera

The rear camera setup is exactly the same on all of these devices and it is midrange-class. It includes a 64 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2 MP macro camera. There is only a difference: the Realme X7 Pro Ultra has a better 32 MP selfie camera, while Realme GT and GT Neo pack a 16 MP front camera.

Battery

Realme GT, GT Neo, and X7 Pro Ultra pack the same dual-cell 4500 mAh battery, but the Realme GT 5G has a processor built with a better production process, so it has lower energy consumption.

Realme GT 5G vs Realme GT Neo vs Realme X7 Pro Ultra: Price

Realme GT 5G starts from about €424/$510 in China, Realme GT Neo costs about €260/$312 in its base variant, and Realme X7 Pro Ultra starts from €310/$373. The Realme GT 5G is the most advanced device of this comparison, the Realme GT Neo provides the highest value for money, and the Realme X7 Pro Ultra offers the best design and front camera.

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Realme GT 5G vs Realme GT Neo vs Realme X7 Pro Ultra: PRO and CONS

Realme GT 5G

PROS

Best hardware department
65W fast charging
Leather variant available
Wider future availability
AMOLED 120 Hz display

CONS

Price

Realme GT Neo

PROS

Great quality-price ratio
Original color variants
AMOLED 120 Hz display

CONS

Slower charging speeds

Realme X7 Pro Ultra

PROS

Best design
Very good price
65W fast charging
Lightweight

CONS

Inferior hardware

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Get Xiaomi Mi 80W Wireless Charging Stand at exciting price from Giztop

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 21, 2021

Xiaomi recently unveiled a new Mi 80W Wireless Charging stand along with the launch of Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra. The same stand is currently limited to China or some other countries. However, the interested users can now grab it throughout the globe for the price of $99 via Giztop.

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Xiaomi Mi 80W Wireless Charging stand is a separate accessory for the new Mi 11 series and other compatible devices. It offers super-fast 80W charging and an ultra-quiet built-in fan for effective cooling. The double coil design powers wireless charging.

Considering the high voltage input and output capability, the charger is equally protected with Overvoltage protection, overcurrent protection, overtemperature protection, under-voltage protection, foreign object detection and electronic protection.

It is compatible with Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and every other smart device. It uses on Qi protocol and offers wireless charging support for all compatible phones.

Get hands-on with the Mi 80W Wireless Stand charger before anyone else in your country via Giztop for $99.

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Great deals on NucBox and NucBox 2 Mini PCs on the eve of Mother’s Day sale

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 21, 2021

A mini PC is always a great addition to the collection. Unfortunately, size and price always have an inverse relation, meaning a mini PC could cost the same as a much powerful gaming PC. But there’s a great deal waiting for you on Mother’s day. Make sure you claim it before the stock runs out.

Must See: GMK NucBox2 and NucBox Mini PC gets a massive discount of $60 and $53, respectively

Here are some great deals for NucBox and NucBox 2 Mini PCs.

GMK NucBox

You can now grab the NucBox with $60 off for the 128 GB variant and $50 off for the 512Gigs variant. Here is a detailed spec of the NucBox.

Under the hood

The NucBox is powered by Intel Celeron J4125. Paired with the LPDDR4 8GB of RAM, the device should handle anything up to 4k. The onboard Intel UHD 600 graphics can do some decent rendering while gaming. Indeed the device feels fast, thanks to the included SSD storage. The storage can be configured as low as 128GB and goes all the way up to 512GB. The whole package is exceptionally powered efficient thanks to the clever design.

Connectivity

The NucBox comes with 2 USB 3.0 ports, 1 HDMI capable of driving 4K at 60Hz, a Type – C port for high-speed data transfer, a headphone jack, and a micro SD slot. It comes with onboard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Paired with Windows 10 and an overall metal design, the device is a go-to product.

You can grab the NucBox from the official store. Remember to apply the coupons:

60$OFFNucBox128G for the 128GB variant.
50$OFFNucBox512G for the 512GB variant.

GMK NucBox2

The NucBox2 is the go-to device if you can afford it. Here are the specifications of the NucBox2

Under the hood

The NucBox is powered by Intel i5-8259U, which, as the name indicates, is the 8th gen
CPU from the blue team. Paired with the LPDDR4 8 gigs of RAM and the 256GB M.2 NVME storage, the device could handle anything you throw at it. If you’re eager to know, the onboard Intel UHD 655 graphics can do some demanding AAA gaming and editing. While the included SSD can be easily upgraded if you think it’s filling up fast. You can install
either Linux or Windows, depending on your taste.

Connectivity

The NucBox2 comes with 4 USB 3.0 ports, 2 HDMI ports capable of driving 4K at 60Hz,
a Gen2 Type – C port for high-speed data transfer and a LAN port. Like its sibling, the NucBox2 comes with onboard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Interestingly, the metallic design and powerful hardware make it the right choice for programmers and enthusiasts.
You can grab the NucBox2 from Offical GMK Store.

Here are the coupon codes you should keep in mind while buying.

120$OFFNucBox2: $120 off for 1-21 units.
110$OFFNucBox2: $110 off for 22-50 units.
100$OFFNucBox2: $100 off for 51-80 units.

You could also grab the NucBox2 from Amazon with the coupon sweet$100. The offer is
valid for the next 3 days and will be valid until the stock lasts, so HURRY!!!

OPPO Reno3 5G starts getting ColorOS 11 (Android 11) update

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Balaji S

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Apr 21, 2021

OPPO has been updating its older devices with ColorOS 11 based on Android 11 lately. The latest ones to get it were devices like the OPPO A91, Reno2 Z, Reno3 A. Now, the company has started rolling out the update to the OPPO Reno3 5G.

The OPPO Reno3 5G sold via SoftBank in Japan is getting a new OTA update courtesy of the Piunikaweb report. As per the company’s update page, the device has started getting the update with build number A001OP_11_C.13.

This update brings the latest Android 11 to the Reno3 5G device in Japan. This makes the device eligible for getting the update elsewhere. This should also bump up the ColorOS to 11.

If you recall, the OPPO Reno3 5G debuted with ColorOS 7 with Android 10 out of the box and hence, the Android 11 should be the first major Android upgrade for the device. The Android 11 brings features like one-time permissions, app permissions auto reset, chat bubbles and if you want to know more, you can read our coverage.

The ColorOS 11, on the other hand, itself brings a lot of features with it. We have UI customizations, OPPO Relax 2.0, FlexDrop, and more. This stable update comes three months after the commencement of ColorOS 11 Beta in China.

Anyway, if you are someone living in Japan, you can check for the OTA update manually. To do that, go to Settings->Software Update. OPPO recently shared the update rollout plan for April 2021.

Accordingly, it has commenced the Beta program for OPPO Reno Z, OPPO A73 5G, and OPPO A5 2020, and OPPO A9 2020. We can expect more devices to join the list very soon.

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