OPPO Enco Buds launched with Bluetooth 5.2, 24hrs battery life, & more

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Apr 22, 2021

Foxconn, a known Apple supplier, is significantly scaling down its plans for the Wisconsin factory that it had announced with the former US President, Donald Trump, who called the site as the “eighth wonder of the world.”

For those unaware, the previous President had showcased the plans of Foxconn to build a factory in Wisconsin, which would’ve been a major win for his economic goals. But a year and a half later, this deal’s future seems a lot more uncertain. Now, the supplier has announced that it will be scaling down the plan significantly earlier this week. The Taiwanese based manufacturing giant is also hoping that it would return blue collar jobs back to the hard hit state as well, as per a TechCrunch report.

The report added that the 10 billion US Dollars investment plan is now being scaled down to just 672 million US Dollars. In the new plans, Foxconn will also be cutting down employee count from 13,000 to just 1,454. Furthermore, Tony Evers, Wisconsin Governor, said in a press release issues earlier this week, that the reduction would be a tax saving deal as well.

The Governor further added that “When I ran to be governor, I made a promise to work with Foxconn to cut a better deal for our state—the last deal didn’t work for Wisconsin, and that doesn’t work for me. Today I’m delivering on that promise with an agreement that treats Foxconn like any other business and will save taxpayers $2.77 billion, protect the hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure investments the state and local communities have already made, and ensure there’s accountability for creating the jobs promised.”

Evers had also played a crucial role in negotiating the deal under Trump. The package also included incentives worth about 4 billion US Dollars in incentives for Foxconn. At the moment, the state has already spend upwards of 200 million US Dollars over infrastructure, training, and more, ahead of the planned factory.

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LG Display to supply more OLED panels to Apple for iPhones this year

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Apr 22, 2021

Apple has started using OLED display panels for the entire smartphone lineup with the iPhone 12 series and is expected to continue doing so with the upcoming iPhone 13 series. A report from Omdia claims that around 169 million units of iPhone OLED panels will be shipped this year.

In comparison, the expected shipments are 47.6 percent higher than the 114.5 million units shipped last year. It is said that LG Display will be shipping more units of OLED panels this year to Apple.

The Omdia report estimates that Samsung Display will be shipping 110 million units of OLED panels for iPhone while LG Display will be shipping 50 million units and BOE will be shipping 9 million units.

Last year, Samsung Display had shipped 89.6 million units while LG Display had shipped 25 million units. When compared year-on-year, shipments from these companies increased 22.8 percent and 100 percent respectively.

In the year 2020, the market share of Samsung Display for iPhone OLED panels was 78.3 percent, which will drop to 65.1 percent this year, if the new estimates from Omdia turn out to be true. On the other hand, the share of LG Display will increase from 21.8 percent to 29.6 percent while China-based BOE‘s share will be 5.3 percent.

Based on the estimates, Apple will be the largest procure of smartphone OLED panels this year, followed by Samsung Electronics and Xiaomi.

As per the report, 584.5 million units of OLED panels are expected to get shipped this year, representing an increase of 28 percent compared to 2020. Out of them, around 335.5 million units will account for Flexible OLED panels while rigid OLED panels will make up to 249 million units.

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Samsung Galaxy A22 5G CAD renders show Triple-cameras, 3.5mm audio jack, & more

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Apr 22, 2021

Samsung is working on a Galaxy A22 5G and we have seen reports of this as early as last year. Today, Steve Hemmerstoffer(@Onleaks) has leaked high-quality 5K CAD-based renders of the device on Voice.

Galaxy A22 5G render, Credit: Steve Hemmerstoffer / Voice

In a series of images, Steve has shared the possible design of the upcoming Galaxy A22 5G smartphone. Right off the bat, it is totally different from the concept renders we saw earlier as the device has a squircle camera layout on the back with a Triple-cameras and contradicts the earlier rumors.

There are three lenses and an LED flash inside the layout but early reports said that it would boast four sensors with a 48MP main lens, 8MP ultrawide, and two 2MP sensors. We will have to wait for further official info to know more about this.

At the front, the display has noticeable bezels on the bottom and a waterdrop notch at the top. That’s reasonable considering the budget at which it is supposedly going to retail on markets. As per the report, the device will feature a 6.5-inch display and the selfie camera tucked inside the notch could be a 13MP sensor.

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On the right, we have a Power button with a Fingerprint sensor embedded and volume buttons. At the top, there is a secondary mic, and the bottom, which has the primary microphone, speaker, Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack rounds up the I/O.

Samsung launched the Galaxy A32 5G with Dimensity 720 chipset in some markets. There are chances that the Galaxy A22 might have reduced specs as it will sit below the Galaxy A32. However, we don’t have concrete info on any of them just yet.

The affordable 5G version is said to launch sometime in June and reports say that a 4G version is also in the works and may arrive in markets like India.

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RedMagic NX666J key specs and design revealed by TENAA

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Apr 22, 2021

ZTE’s nubia brand is known for value for money phones as well as RedMagic gaming smartphones. Lately, there have not been any nubia-branded handsets. Instead, we only see nubia-branded accessories. Looks like this strategy will continue as yet another RedMAgic-branded phone without gaming aesthetics appears on TENAA.

Nubia RedMagic NX666J TENAA 01 — RedMagic NX666J | Source: TENAA

A new RedMagic smartphone with model number NX666J has been certified by TENAA. According to the images including in the listing, this device may not have gaming aesthetics. The pictures show the phone in blue color with a quad-camera setup on the back and power as well as volume buttons on the right side.

As per the listing, the handset will flaunt a 6.67-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+). Although it is not mentioned, we can expect higher refresh and touch sampling rates.

Further, this device will be powered by a 2.842GHz octa-core processor with support for 5G connectivity. It will run Android 11 and will come with 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB internal storage.

Nubia RedMagic NX666J TENAA 02 — Nubia RedMagic NX666J | Source: TENAA

For optics, it will house a 64MP quad-camera setup on the back and a 16MP centered punch-hole selfie camera on the front. Other features of this smartphone will include an in-screen fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, and a 4,100mAh battery (rated capacity). Unfortunately, it will lack a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Last but not least, the upcoming RedMagic NX666J will measure 163.04 × 75.34 × 8.20mm in dimensions, weigh 186.4g, and will ship with a charger. This device has been also certified by WiFi Alliance but still, there’s no information on its official name and launch date.

Huawei wins trademark fight in EU court against Chanel over its logo

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Apr 22, 2021

Earlier this week, Chanel lost its trademark fight against Huawei Technologies in a top European court. The news arrives after the court stated that both firms logos do not share any similarity to each other.

According to an SCMP report, the French luxury brand lost its trademark battle against the Chinese tech giant regarding the logo design. Notably, this also highlights the sensitive nature of luxury brands guarding their logos to preserve the luxury symbols that showcases their “style and exclusivity” to millions of people across the globe. The claim from Chanel first arrived back in 2017, when Huawei sought approval from the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to register its computer hardware trademark which featured two vertical interlocking semicircles.

This branding led to Chanel alleging that this design is similar to its registered French logo of two horizontal interlocking semicircles that are used on the brand’s cosmetics, perfumes, clothing, and other such products. In 2019, the trademark office had dismissed the company’s claims saying that there was no similarity and there would be no confusion between both brands in the eyes of the consumers.

However, Chanel then took the challenge to the Luxembourg based General Court. Here, the claim was dismissed again in a ruling earlier this week. As per the tribunal of judges,”The figurative marks at issue are not similar. The marks must be compared as applied for and registered, without altering their orientation.” The tribunal added that there were visual differences between both logos “In particular, Chanel’s marks have more rounded curves, thicker lines and a horizontal orientation, whereas the orientation of the Huawei mark is vertical. Consequently, the General Court concludes that the marks are different.”

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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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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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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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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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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.

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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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