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JMGO Smart Wall O1 Home projector with a 27cm projection distance launched

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Jed John Ikoba
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Chinese projector manufacturer JMGO Thursday held an event where it officially announced a new home projector. The JMGO Smart Wall O1 home projector is a close-range projection device equipped with innovative projection technology developed by JMGO.JMGO Smart Wall O1 Home projector

The Smart Wall O1 is a brand new category from JMGO Projector and it doesn’t need to be placed very far from the screen in order to achieve a large picture size. Instead, at a distance of just 27 cm from the screen, it can project a picture the size of a traditional projector.JMGO Smart Wall O1 Home projector

The product adopts a brand-new design with improvements in form and function. In terms of appearance, the JMGO Smart Wall O1 draws inspiration from the arc of the runway, and the color scheme of moonlight silver brings a minimalist design style. It uses ultra-short throw technology and its biggest feature is the fact that it can be projected very close to the wall, and its projection ratio (ratio of projection distance to screen width) is as small as 0.25:1, while the projection ratio of traditional high-end projection is generally 1.2:1. This means that users can place the product 27 cm away from the wall and project an 80-inch screen.JMGO Smart Wall O1 Home projector

The projector has a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. It equally has the smallest picture distortion rate and the highest coverage color gamut so far among JMGO’s products. The company says it took their engineers 12 months to achieve a reduction of the projection distance while ensuring that the image quality is not affected as much as possible.JMGO Smart Wall O1 Home projector

One major advantage of the shortened projection distance is that users do not have to worry about blocking the projector when walking around at home. Also, users don’t have to rearrange the home furniture to achieve a suitable projection distance.

Further, the JMGO Smart Wall O1 is also equipped with a color temperature sensor, which adjusts the color temperature for different colored walls. In terms of the hardware, the Smart Wall O1 is equipped with the MediaTek MT9669 chip, which can realize intelligent noise reduction, support high dynamic range imaging and motion compensation. Thanks to the zero-perception picture speed correction technology, the product can automatically adjust the picture skew caused by the machine placement problem and refocus.JMGO Smart Wall O1 Home projector

For sound, JMGO partnered with Dynaudio, and the speaker is tuned by Dynaudio. The projector is equipped with two 7W speakers. The projector features four customized sound effect modes: standard, movie, event, and music modes.

JMGO also added during the press conference that there is a Smart Wall O1 Pro projector in the works. For that model, the company is teaming up with Leica for joint optimization of the optical and mechanical designs, lens selection, imaging standard formulation, image optimization, and other aspects tailored towards enhancing the picture quality experience.

The JMGO Smart Wall O1 home projector has a starting price of 3899 yuan (~$598). The product will go on sale from April 29 but is already up for pre-orders in China via Jingdong (JD.com).

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Xiaomi sold over 30,000 Mi MIX Fold units in a minute during the first sale

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi announced the Mi Mix Fold on March 30 as the brand’s first foldable smartphone. The foldable phone went on sale for the first time yesterday and data released by the company indicate that Mi Mix Fold units worth 400 million yuan (over $61 million USD) were sold in one minute. In other words, the phone was sold out in just a minute. While the actual number of units sold wasn’t revealed, taking into consideration the highest price of foldable device which is 12,999 yuan (~$2,000), the company may have sold over 30,000 units. Mi Mix Fold

Xiaomi has often been seen as a company that sells premium products at affordable prices but the company has gradually started changing that stance. The Mi MIX Fold is the brand’s first smartphone that will retail for up to 10,000 yuan. The base model of the Mix Fold is priced at 9,999 yuan (~$1,530). Thus, it is interesting to see that there is still a tremendous level of interest from fans.

The Mi Mix Fold adopts an in-folding design and in terms of aesthetics, it is indisputably beautiful. The smartphone display comes in at 8.01 inches in the unfolded state with a resolution of 2480×1860 pixels as well as a pixel density of 387PPI. The main display also has a 4.300000:1 contrast ratio, HDR10+, 1.07 billion colors, DCI-P3 wide color gamut, and supports Dolby Vision.Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold

In the folded state, the phone packs a 6.52-inch flexible AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2520×840 pixels. It also has a refresh rate of 90Hz, 700nits brightness, and equally supports Dolby Vision.

The foldable phone is powered by a Snapdragon 888 chipset and is available in three memory configurations; 12GB+256GB storage, 12GB+512GB storage, and a hefty 16GB+512GB storage version. You also get a 108MP main shooter teaming up with a 13MP ultrawide sensor and an 8MP telephoto lens in a triple camera arrangement.

There is no word yet on when the flagship will go on sale again or when it will be launched for the global market.

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Next Week in Tech: Apple’s Spring event, Mi 11X series launching in India, new Lenovo computers, and more

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Habeeb Onawole
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There are multiple announcements scheduled for next week across the globe. From Apple’s Spring event in the US to Lenovo’s Spring conference in China to Xiaomi’s Mi 11X series event in India, these are the important events set for the third week in April:

OPPO A74 5G India Teaser

OPPO A54 and OPPO A74 5G – April 19 and April 20

OPPO India will announce two new phones a day apart next week. The first is a mid-range phone called the OPPO A54 and it will be unveiled on Monday, April 19. The phone will have a punch-hole display, four rear cameras, and a 5000mAh battery capacity. The next day, it will announce the OPPO A74 5G which has a similar display but three rear cameras. It will also have a 5000mAh battery capacity.

 

Apple Spring Loaded 2021 Launch Event

Apple Spring Event – April 20

Apple will hold an event on Tuesday at its headquarters, and the tech giant is expected to announce new iPad Pro models, a new iPad Mini, its long-awaited AirTags, a new Apple TV, new iMacs, and the AirPods 3.

 

Moto G40 Fusion and Moto G60

Moto G40 Fusion and Moto G60 Indian launch – April 20

Motorola India will announce two new smartphones on April 20. These new phones are the Moto G40 Fusion and the Moto G60 which are both powered by the Snapdragon 732G processor and both have a 6000mAh battery capacity. The former will have a 64MP main rear camera while the Moto G60 will have a 108MP sensor.

 

realme 8 5G Teaser

Realme 8 5G series – April 21 and April 22

After announcing the Realme 8 Pro and the Realme 8 4G, realme is ready to unveil 5G versions of both devices. On Wednesday, April 21, the Realme 8 Pro 5G and the Realme 8 5G will be announced in Thailand while the Indian launch will follow on Thursday, April 22.

 

Lenovo YOGA x Xiaoxin conference

Lenovo Spring Conference – April 22

Lenovo will announce a handful of new computers on April 22. The world’s biggest computer company will launch new YOGA 2-in-1 computers and new notebooks under its Xiaoxin line.

 

Xiaomi mi 11

Xiaomi Mi 11X series heads to India – April 23

Xiaomi India has a big event scheduled for April 23. The manufacturer will announce three new phones which are the Mi 11x a.k.a. Redmi K40/POCO F3, the Mi 11X Pro a.k.a. Redmi K40 Pro+/Mi 11i, and the Mi 11 Ultra. Also, it has been reported that Xiaomi will announce the Mi Smart Band 6 in the country.

 

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DxOMark: Xiaomi Mi 11 scores 120 points, ties with the Pixel 5

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Habeeb Onawole
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Four months after its launch, DxOMark has released its camera review of the Mi 11 flagship phone. The first of the Mi 11 series which has a 108MP camera was awarded a score of 120 points, thus tying with several phones such as the Pixel 5. However, this score puts it way behind its sibling, the Mi 11 Ultra, which tops DxOMark’s smartphones list with 143 points.

Mi 11 DxOMark

The breakdown of the overall score shows the Mi 11 score 127 points for photo, 59 points for zoom, and 107 points for video. When compared to the Mi 10T Pro which also has a 108MP triple camera setup, the Mi 10T Pro 5G scores higher in zoom with 61 points and in the video category with 110 points but has a lower photo score of 121 points.

According to the review, the Mi 11 usually exposes properly but sometimes underexposes in some cases which results in clipped shadows. However, these are rarely problems due to the phone’s fairly wide dynamic range.

Mi 11 DxOMark

DxOMark praises the main camera’s highly detailed images, it even earns a new high score of 111 points for texture. The autofocus is not great when compared to some other flagships as it slows down in low light but is fast and accurate when there is sufficient light. The ultrawide camera also does a good job but some of the drawbacks are softness in the corners and color fringing.

The Mi 11 would have scored higher if it had a telephoto camera which would have helped its zoom score but Xiaomi decided to go with a 5MP macro camera instead. The side effect of this is that you begin to lose details when you begin to zoom in.

For portraits, the Mi 11 does a good job with subject separation from the background but the results can sometimes be inconsistent and artifacts often appear in the images which throw off the illusion of a shallow depth of field.

The high-resolution main camera also helps the Mi 11 with its high video score. The noise levels are said to be “impressively low” and there are lots of details when recording in 4K. Unfortunately, it suffers from a drop in color accuracy when recording in low light.

If you want more details, you can read the full review here.


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The 1-year old AGM H2 gets a new color variant; company gets a revised logo

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Habeeb Onawole
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AGM is a Chinese brand known for its rugged smartphones. In December 2019 it announced a budget, rugged smartphone called the AGM H2. Now, more than a year later, it has announced a new color variant for the phone.

AGM H2 Premium Black

The AGM H2 comes in a new colorway called Premium Black which ditches the red accents of the original for a more subtle all-black look. The new color variant is available in two configurations. Below are their price tags:

  • 4GB RAM + 64GB = ¥1099 (~$169)
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB = ¥1299 (~$199)

The AGM H2 has a 5.7-inch display with a resolution of 1440 x 720. Even with its aspect ratio, the phone still has thick bezels. There is a UNISOC Tiger T310 processor powering it. The chipset, which is the first quad-core LTE chip to use the DynamIQ Architecture, has one Cortex-A75 core and three Cortex-A55 cores in a single cluster.

On the back of the phone is a single 13MP camera while an 8MP sensor sits in front. There is a 4400mAh battery inside it with support for 10W charging. The AGM H2 also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 2.5W speaker. The phone is IP68 certified, has reinforced corners, and a push-to-talk (PTT) button.

New AGM Logo

In related news, AGM has also changed its logo and font. The new logo is still a combination of the alphabets A, G, and M but it drops the flat corners for rounded ones. The box the logo sits in also has rounded corners too. Surprisingly, AGM still uses the old logo on its Weibo page.

 

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OPPO F19 vs F19 Pro vs F19 Pro+: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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OPPO did not launch the whole F19 series at the same time. Firstly, the company launched the OPPO F19 Pro and F19 Pro+ 5G, while after a few weeks the vanilla OPPO F19 hitten the shelves as well. All of these phones belong to the mid-range segment and they boast great specifications offered at an amazing price. They are definitely among the best phones in terms of quality-price ratio in the Indian market. In order to let you know the differences between these handsets, we decided to publish an internal comparison between their specifications.

OPPO F19 vs OPPO F19 Pro vs OPPO F19 Pro Plus 5G

OPPO F19 OPPO F19 Pro OPPO F19 Pro Plus 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 160.3 x 73.8 x 8 mm, 175 grams 160.1 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm, 172 grams 160.1 x 73.4 x 7.8 mm, 173 grams
DISPLAY  6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+),  AMOLED  6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED  6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, octa-core 2 GHz Mediatek Helio P95, octa-core 2.2 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 800U, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM,128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE  Android 11, ColorOS Android 11, ColorOS Android 11, ColorOS
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA Triple 48 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera		 Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera		 Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY 5000 mAh, fast charging 33W 4310 mAh, fast charging 30W 4310 mAh, fast charging 50W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The OPPO F19, the F19 Pro, and the F19 Pro+ 5G come with different aesthetics. My favorite one is the OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G due to its high screen-to-body ratio, thin and lightweight body, and less invasive camera elements. All the camera elements of the OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G are included in the camera module (which makes it more elegant), while the OPPO F19 Pro has a dual LED flash outside the camera module. The vanilla OPPO F19 is a thicker phone and it comes with a lower screen-to-body ratio, that is why I would discard it.

 

Display

The displays of these three phones come with exactly the same specifications and they are pretty good panels if we consider the price segment. OPPO F19, F19 Pro, and F19 Pro+ 5G boast an AMOLED display with a 6.43-inch diagonal and a Full HD+ resolution with 1080 x 2400 pixels. Their typical brightness is pretty high with 430 nits, and they can reach up to 800 nits (peak brightness). The phones also come with an in-display fingerprint reader making the authentication more comfortable.

 

Hardware/Software

The best hardware is provided by the OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G. First of all, it is the only 5G phone of the trio and it supports the sub-6 GHz spectrum. Further, its Dimensity 800U is the most powerful one and it is paired with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The OPPO F19 Pro lacks 5G, but its Helio P95 chipset is still an SoC with very good performance in the midrange segment. With the Snapdragon 662, SoC found on the OPPO F19, you can get lower-midrange performance. All the phones run Android 11 out of the box, customized by ColorOS 11.1.

 

Camera

OPPO F19 Pro and F19 Pro+ 5G have exactly the same rear camera setup. It is composed of a main 48 MP sensor with a bright f/1.7 focal aperture, an 8 MP ultrawide camera, and a pair of sensors with 2 MP resolutions for macros and depth calculation. Even the front camera is the same with its 16 MP resolution and f/2.4 focal aperture. We are talking about midrange cameras without optical stabilization, but they can provide good photo quality in good light conditions and a decent one even with low light. You get the same cameras with the vanilla OPPO F19 with the exception of the 8 MP ultrawide sensor which is absent on this model.

 

Battery

If you need the longest battery life, you should go for the OPPO F19. It has a way bigger 5000 mAh battery and, despite the production process of the SoC is worse than the Dimensity 800U found on the OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G (11 nm vs 7 nm), the battery life is way longer in every scenario. On the other hand, the OPPO F19 Pro+ offers faster charging speeds thanks to the SuperVOOC technology with a power of 50W. You get “only” 33W fast charging with the vanilla F19.

 

OPPO F19 vs OPPO F19 Pro vs OPPO F19 Pro Plus 5G: Price

OPPO F19 starts from about Rs. 18990, OPPO F19 Pro costs Rs. 21490 in its base variant, and OPPO F19 Pro+ starts from Rs. 23,899. The OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G is the natural winner thanks to 5G support, a better chipset, and faster charging speeds. But with the OPPO F19 Pro, you can get a higher value for money, while the OPPO F19 has the longest battery life.

 

 

OPPO F19 vs OPPO F19 Pro vs OPPO F19 Pro Plus 5G: PRO and CONS

OPPO F19

PROS

  • More affordable
  • Qualcomm chipset
  • Bigger battery
  • One of the most affordable AMOLED phones

CONS

  • Inferior hardware
  • No 5G

 

OPPO F19 Pro

PROS

  • Thin and lightweight
  • Great performance
  • Good quality-price ratio
  • Better cameras

CONS

  • No 5G

 

OPPO F19 Pro Plus 5G

PROS

  • 5G
  • Best hardware
  • Better cameras
  • Faster charging

CONS

  • Higher price

 

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Mercedes-Benz unveils the all-new, sleek 2022 EQS electric vehicle

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Jed John Ikoba
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German carmaker Mercedes has now ventured into the electric vehicle market with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS. In a launch event held on Thursday, the exquisite Mercedes EV model was showcased with many exciting features to give established electric vehicle manufacturers like Tesla a run for the market. The design of the Mercedes-Benz EQS reflects the company’s track record of luxury and excellence combined with beauty and top-notch technology.Mercedes-Benz EQS

Mercedes-Benz hopes to redefine the EV segment for luxury sedans with the new EQS, which comes with features that can measure with some of Tesla’s premium EVs. The release of the Mercedes-Benz EQS is a bold indication that the German automaker intends to pursue the acquisition of a proportion of the market share in the EV market, as the EQS debuts in the United States next fall. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS will be part of the S-Class family.

To underscore the bold intentions of Mercedes-Benz, CEO Ola Kaellenius, in an extensive release document, says that the EQS was designed to exceed the expectations of its teeming customers, and this desire is reflected in all aspects of the EQS, brimming with excellence through and through.

The interior of the 2022 EQS is adorned with gadgets and designed like the cockpit of a spacecraft, with several screens offering operational and entertainment support. The appeal of the futuristic interior of the 2022 EQS is bound to draw enthusiasts for closer scrutiny and even comparison with the overtly simplistic interiors of Tesla’s latest luxury sedans, and this could be a stand-out feature of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS.

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS electric vehicle could cost up to $100,000 according to industry watchers who expect the EQS to be more expensive than the latest Mercedes-Benz S-Class and also to be marginally more expensive than Tesla’s Model S large sedans.

The 2022 EQS is the first step in Mercedes-Benz’s “Ambition 2039” initiative to get EV versions of more than half the cars it sells by 2039. The car is the first EV running on a new vehicle platform for Mercedes-Benz and features more efficient batteries with significantly higher energy density and a higher range (about 770km) before needing a recharge. The EQS is also packed with several tech, safety, convenience, and entertainment features that places it at par with current EV sedan models.

Tesla remains the industry leader in EV sales in the US and globally, expanding to other markets, including China. Hence Mercedes-Benz has its work cut out for it as it aims to prise the leaderboard position out of Tesla. The level of acceptance of the 2022 EQS in the US market when it arrives in the fall of 2022 will determine how well it has moved.

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Lucky UK resident orders a basket of apples online & finds an iPhone SE inside

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Jed John Ikoba
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An online shopper at UK supermarket chain Tesco, Nick James, got a pleasant surprise this week after he made an online purchase of groceries including apples, and got his supplies together with an Apple iPhone. The iPhone is courtesy of an online rewards scheme for customers of the supermarket.iPhone SE

The incidence of misplaced deliveries has gone up since the coronavirus pandemic warranted lockdowns across the world and made shoppers embrace the online shopping model to get their supplies. The rise in online shopping has also brought to the fore the mismatch between what was ordered and what was delivered. An online shopper recently got an iPhone-like work table delivered to him after ordering what he thought was an Apple iPhone.

However, the case of the present shopper, 50-year old Nick James, was not a case of mismatched order but a pleasant surprise from the supermarket franchise. Tesco had randomly selected shoppers for rewards that link with an item they had purchased from the supermarket’s online store. James was gifted with a free iPhone SE, together with his grocery order.

James was highly ecstatic in a tweet linked to him, saying that he was pleasantly surprised by the gift of an iPhone from Tesco when he made some online purchases at the supermarket’s online store. He said his son was also very excited about the gift.

The promotional campaign was targeted at online shoppers across the UK accessing goods from Tesco supermarkets. The marketing campaign is called the Super Substitute scheme and aims at replacing a particular item within a shopper’s cart with a surprise gift for randomly selected customers while the original item will be retained in the cart. It is claimed that Tesco has doled out up to 80 such gifts to its online shoppers across its outlets in the UK.

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Xiaomi explains the breakthrough heat dissipation tech onboard the Mi Mix Fold

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi has given a detailed description of the cutting-edge heat dissipation technology deployed in the design of its latest premium and exquisite offering, the Mi Mix Fold smartphone.

In an article posted on Weibo, the versatile Chinese tech company explained how it finally overcame the heat dissipation challenge highly pronounced in foldable devices. A major problem with foldable smartphones is that the heat dissipation capacity is heavily dependent on the foldability status. It has been seen that the side of the device housing the SoC tends to accumulate more heat.Mi Mix Fold

The Mi Mix Fold has begun sales in the Chinese market from April 16 and costs between 11,000 yuan and 13,000 yuan for the three variants available based on their memory capacity. Xiaomi says the Butterfly heat dissipation mechanism developed for the Mi Mix Fold enables efficient cooling from one side of the device to the other across the hinge mechanism.Mi Mix Fold

The Mi Mix Fold smartphone comes with a raft of cooling mechanisms and heat-resistant materials that combine to make the Mi Mix Fold a masterpiece in the foldable segment. In fact, product testing revealed that the bend-resistant graphite sheet could retain its strength after several hundreds of thousands of 180-degrees bending.Mi Mix Fold

The Mi Mix Fold is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 5G chipset, meaning that it has 5G support. The Snapdragon 888 is among the best high-end chips available. A 6.52″ and 8.01″ external and internal folding display are innovative components of the latest foldable from Xiaomi. The Mi Mix Fold has a 5,020mAh battery, capable of 67W fast charging. It features a camera system that includes a 108MP main camera with a liquid lens, a 13MP ultra-wide cam, and an 8MP telephoto camera.

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There is a 5.9-inch Chinese flagship phone coming

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Habeeb Onawole
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If you want a 2021 Android flagship phone with a “small screen”, then the 6.2-inch Samsung Galaxy S21 and the 6.2-inch Meizu 18 are your best bet. There is also the newly announced Sony Xperia 5 III which has a 6.1-inch screen, but it is not yet available for purchase. However, a new leak has revealed that another Chinese manufacturer has a small-screen flagship on the way, one whose screen size is even smaller than the two mentioned above.

The source of the info is Digital Chat Station, the reliable Chinese leaker. In a post made on Weibo yesterday, he revealed that the Meizu 18 has a competitor on the way from another Chinese manufacturer. While he didn’t reveal the name of the brand, he did share the specifications of a prototype.

Chinese small-screen flagship

This unknown phone has a 5.9-inch AMOLED screen with a 2400 x 1080 resolution. We know it doesn’t measure up to the QHD+ resolution of the Meizu 18 but you get a 120Hz refresh rate. There is no mention of the design of the screen, so we can’t say if it has a punch hole or if it is flat or curved.

There is a Snapdragon 888 processor powering the device and it is paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. He didn’t say how many cameras the phone has but the post revealed that the main rear camera is a 64MP sensor. This phone also has a 4000mAh± battery capacity and supports 65W± fast charging. We expect it to run Android 11 out of the box.

The specs are what we will expect to see in a 2021 flagship but the price and availability are other important factors we need to consider. The Meizu 18 is available for purchase by interested buyers outside China via AliExpress and it starts at $819. You can also grab the Galaxy S21 for a starting price of $799.

The question now is if this new phone will be able to beat them in terms of price.

 

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Redmi 10 series tipped to launch soon in India, Redmi Note 10S India storage, color variants leaked

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Balaji S
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Redmi Note 10S launched along with other devices globally last month. Now, a report by 91Mobiles says that the Note 10S and the Redmi 10 series are coming to India. Along with this, it has also leaked the storage, color variants of the Redmi Note 10S.

Redmi Note 10S Featured 03

Redmi Note 10S India- Storage, Colors

Xiaomi brought three storage and color variants of the Redmi Note 10S globally and it looks like the same will launch in India as per the report. You can look at them below:

  • Redmi Note 10S India (Leaked)
    • colors– White, Grey, Blue.
    • memory:
      • 6GB + 64GB
      • 6GB + 128GB
      • 8GB + 128GB

The Redmi Note 10S recently appeared on Bluetooth SIG certification with model number M2101K7BI and here the ‘I’ usually means it’s an Indian variant. If the company doesn’t change the variant too much, it will fall somewhere between Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro in India.

Accordingly, you can expect a 6.43-inch sAMOLED FHD+ 60Hz centered punch-hole display, MediaTek Helio G95 chipset, quad rear cameras with 64MP mains, 13MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. Globally, the device launched at starting price of $229.

Redmi 10 series India

As per the report, the Redmi 10 number series will launch in India soon. Last year, Xiaomi brought the Redmi 9 Prime to India only after it debuted in China and other global markets. However, the Redmi 10 hasn’t yet been leaked in China so we will have to wait and see if it debuts in India first.

Redmi introduced a new EVOL design with the Redmi Note 10 series and the report says that the Redmi 10 number series could get it. Additionally, we can expect features like FHD+ display, MIUI based on Android 11 OS, and under ₹10,000 price tag for India.

As for the series itself, the report doesn’t reveal any names as such and going by last year’s records, we can only speculate things here.

Last year, Redmi brought close to 5 devices in the Redmi 9 series in India- Redmi 9, Redmi 9 Prime, Redmi 9A, Redmi 9 Power, and Redmi 9i. Out of these, either all or some of them might get successors this year.

It’s also worth noting that Xiaomi or Redmi for that matter hasn’t confirmed anything about this yet so let’s wait for official info on the same.

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OPPO A54 India Price, storage variants leaked before launch

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Balaji S
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OPPO is launching the OPPO A54 in India on April 19. Ahead of this, 91Mobiles has partnered with Leaker Ishan Agarwal and has leaked the pricing of the device. It is said to begin as low as ₹13,490($180).

OPPO A54 India launch date

OPPO A54 India Storage variants, Price(Leaked)

As per the report, the OPPO A54 will launch in India in three storage variants. Users will have the choice to get either 4/6GB RAM and 64/128GB storage options. You can look at the leaked pricing below:

  • OPPO A54
    • 4GB + 64GB – ₹13,490
    • 4GB + 128GB -₹14,490
    • 6GB + 128GB -₹15,990

Last month, the device debuted in Indonesia for IDR 2.7 million(~$186) but this is for the 4/128GB variant. The Flipkart teaser page for India already shows the Starry Blue color variant but we can also expect the Crystal Black from Indonesia to launch in India.

OPPO A54 Specifications – India(Expected)

OPPO launched the OPPO A74 4G version as OPPO F19 in India a few days ago. However, it is bringing the OPPO A54 as it is to the country.

If OPPO doesn’t make any big changes, the OPPO A54 should feature 6.51-inch IPS LCD display. The Indonesian version has an HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a 120Hz touch sampling rate.

OPPO A54
OPPO A54 (Indonesia- Colors)

Under the hood, the OPPO A54 is likely to feature the same MediaTek Helio P35 chipset paired with 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage. It will probably get the MicroSD card for storage expansion up to 256GB.

For cameras, the device likely has a triple-camera setup on the back with a 13MP main and a pair of 2MP sensors. Upfront, the device is expected to have a 16MP selfie shooter. Other features include a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm jack, and Android 11 OS.

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Renders expose the entire design of Infinix Note 10 Pro ahead of launch

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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The upcoming Infinix Note 10 Pro is in the news since February. The smartphone was first certified by FCC with model number X695. The certification revealed some of the features of the device. It was later spotted on Geekbench as well. Late last month, images of the handset’s retail box leaked revealing more specs. Now, renders of this phone expose its design entirely.

Infinix Note 10 Pro Front Renders Featured
Infinix Note 10 Pro | Source: XDA Developers

An exclusive report by XDA Developers brings us the renders of the forthcoming Infinix Note 10 Pro. The publication has shared three images. Two of these pictures showcase the smartphone’s front. Whereas, the third image reveals the device’s complete design.

According to these renders, the phone will flaunt a centered punch-hole display and a couple of sensors (possibly ambient light sensor, proximity sensor) along with a notification LED on the front. Further, the handset’s rear panel will house a rectangular camera array with five circles. 

However, it may only sport a quad-camera setup, as per the retail box leak. One of the additional holes may nest an ambient light sensor like on the Xiaomi Mi 10T series or ‘AI’ branding. 

Infinix Note 10 Pro Renders Schematic Featured
Infinix Note 10 Pro | Source: XDA Developers

Lastly, talking about the placement of buttons and ports, the power (embedded fingerprint sensor)/volume keys and SIM card slot will be located on the right and the left sides respectively. Whereas, a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, microphone hole, and a speaker grille will be present at the bottom. The top side of the phone will be empty.

As per previous reports, the Ininfix Note 10 Pro will feature a 6.9-inch 90Hz display, MediaTek Helio G95 SoC, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, 64MP primary camera, 16MP selfie camera, XOS 7.6 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

There’s no word on this smartphone’s launch date but it could be accompanied by Infinix X693, which is expected to be the regular Infinix Note 10 without the Pro moniker.

 

 

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OnePlus Nord N100 receives OxygenOS 10.5.7/10.5.9 update with March 2021 security patches

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Balaji S
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Last month, OnePlus Nord N100 received the OxygenOS 10.5.6/10.5.8 update with the February 2021 security patch. Now, the affordable OnePlus smartphone is getting a new update in North America and EU regions.

OnePlus Nord N100

The OnePlus Nord N100 is getting an OTA(Over The Air) OxygenOS 10.5.7 and 10.5.9 update in regions where it is sold, i.e, the NA and Europe respectively. You can take a look at the firmware versions below:

  • NA – OxygenOS 10.5.7 – 10.5.7.BE81AA
  • EU – OxygenOS 10.5.9 – 10.5.9.BE83BA​

The changelog doesn’t detail the improvements/changes that are coming to the device. Rather, it says that the device will get the March 2021 security patch.

In the last update, OnePlus said that it had improved the standby power consumption in certain scenarios in addition to fixing the Known issues. However, the latest update shows that the company has once again fixed known issues in addition to improving the system stability.

OnePlus Nord N100 OxygenOS 10.5.7 / 10.5.9 Official Changelog

  • System
    • Updated Android security patch to 2021.03
    • Fixed known issues and improved system stability

You can check if your OnePlus Nord N100 has got it by navigating to the Software update section in Settings. OnePlus says that the update is incremental so it will be rolled out to a few users initially. However, it should reach a wider audience in the subsequent days.

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Samsung Galaxy Jump gets certified by Bluetooth SIG

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Samsung debuted the Galaxy A32 5G in mid-January. The device first went official in Germany.  One and a half months later, the 4G variant of the handset made its debut in India in early March. Now, another version of the phone gets certified by Bluetooth SIG.

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G All Colors
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G

A new variant of the Samsung Galaxy A32 with model number SM-A326K has been certified by Bluetooth SIG (via Simranpal Singh). As per the listing, this device will go official as Galaxy Jump.

Hence, this smartphone will be the second handset after the Galaxy Quantum2 with a different branding than the usual Galaxy names in 2021. Just like Quantum2, the Jump could be exclusive to a carrier in a certain region.

Going by the model number, the Galaxy Jump could be a rebranded Galaxy A32 5G and not the 4G variant. Hence, we can expect features like a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD panel, MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC, 48MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 13MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, One UI 3.0 (Android 11), 5,000mAh battery, and 15W fast charging.

Unfortunately, the availability and launch date of this phone is a mystery as of now. But we expect to learn more about it before its official announcement in the coming days.

 

 

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Alleged Vivo V21 SE with Snapdragon 720G spotted at Google Play Console

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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A new Vivo smartphone with model number V2061 has appeared at the Google Play Console. While there is no official confirmation on its moniker, it is speculated that this device could be arriving in India as the Vivo V21 SE smartphone. Here is all that has been revealed through its Google Play Console listing.

The V2061’s Play Console appearance revealed that it supports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 440ppi pixel density. The listing further revealed that it is equipped with the Snapdragon 720G chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. The other specs of the smartphone are not known yet.

An image of the alleged V21 SE is also available in the listing. it shows that the phone features a waterdrop notch display along with a slightly thick chin. The handset has a volume rocker on the left and a power key. It features another button on its left edge.

Vivo V21 SE Google Play Console 2
Alleged Vivo V21 SE at Google Play Console

Vivo Malaysia recently confirmed that it will be announcing the Vivo V21 and Vivo V21e smartphones on April 27 in Malaysia. The V21 will be sporting an OIS-assisted 44-megapixel front camera and an OIS-enabled 64-megapixel triple camera system. The front camera will be coupled with a dual front-firing flash. It will also arrive with dual SIM 5G connectivity.

It is speculated that the Vivo V21 lineup for India will include three handsets such as Vivo V21 4G / 5G, Vivo V21 Pro, and Vivo V21 SE. Vivo India is yet to confirm a launch date for the V21 series. A report by Money Control revealed that the V21 will be announced on April 27 in India with a price of around Rs 25,000. The other V21 series is expected to land in the country a bit later.

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OnePlus 7/7 Pro, OnePlus 7T/7T Pro Android 11 update re-released with new camera features

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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OnePlus started rolling out the stable Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update for the OnePlus7 and OnePlus 7T series worldwide in late March. A few days later, the brand halted the rollout citing bugs, just like it did with the OnePlus Nord. Now, days later, the company has re-released this update as OxygenOS 11.0.0.2 similar to what it did with the Nord.

OnePlus 7T Hands on triple cameras featured
OnePlus 7T

The latest system update for the OnePlus 7/7 Pro and the OnePlus 7T/7T Pro comes with an identical changelog as the older build with some minute changes.

First and foremost, the new OxygenOS 11.0.0.2 update features March 2021 security patches instead of February 2021. Secondly, it also brings three new camera features that were not present in the previous build.

These new camera features are an option for sharing pictures to third-party apps by holding in preview, quick recording by holding the shutter button, shutter button slide gesture to zoom in or out in quick recording, and playback display in time-lapse mode.

OnePlus 7/7 Pro and OnePlus 7T/7T Pro OxygenOS 11.0.0.2 Official Changelog

  • System
    • Update to OxygenOS 11 version
    • Fresh new UI visual design brings you a more comfortable experience with various optimizations of details
    • Optimize the stability of some third-party applications and improve the experience
    • Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.03
    • Updated GMS package to 2021.01
    • Since this is the upgrade of Android 11 version with many new features, the upgrade time may be longer. Please wait for the completion of the upgrade
  • Camera
    • Updated the camera UI and optimized some of the function paths to offer more convenient operation
    • Newly added HEVC codec to reduce video storage size seamlessly, capture and shoot more without compromising on quality
    • Newly added access to a third-party app to share the picture by pressing and holding it in preview
    • Newly added the quick access to recording mode by pressing and holding the shutter button and by sliding the button, you can easily zoom in or zoom out
    • Newly added the playback display in Time-lapse mode to show the actual filming time
  • Ambient Display
    • Newly added Insight clock style, a joint creation with Parsons School of Design. It will change according to the phone usage data (To set: Settings > Customization > Clock on ambient display)
    • Newly added Canvas feature that can automatically draw a wireframe picture based on a lock screen photo on your phone（Path: Settings – Customization – Wallpaper – Canvas – Choose photo preview and it can be generated automatically）
  • Dark Mode
    • Added the shortcut key for Dark Mode, pull down the quick setting to enable
    • Supporting automatically turn on feature & customize time range (path: Settings – Display – Dark Mode – Turn on automatically – Automatically enable from sunset to sunrise/Custom time range)
  • Game Space
    • Newly added gaming tools box for convenient switches of Fnatic mode. You can now choose three ways of notifications: text-only, heads up and block, just for your immersive gaming experience
    • Newly added quick reply feature in a small window for Instagram, WhatsApp and Telegram (Enable it by swiping down from upper right/left corners of the screen in gaming mode)
    • Newly added mis-touch prevention feature. Enable it, swipe down from the top of the screen, click and the notification bar will pop out
  • Shelf
    • Newly shelf interface design, the interface is clearer
    • Added weather widget, animation effect smarter
  • Gallery
    • Supporting Story function, automatically form weekly videos with photos and video in storage
    • Optimize the loading speed of the gallery, and the image preview is faster

As always, the new OTA system update for the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7T series is being seeded out in batches. Therefore, it may take time to reach every unit out in the market.

 

 

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OPPO A94 5G launched with Dimensity 800U, 48MP quad cameras, and 30W charging

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Earlier this month, OPPO announced the OPPO Reno5 Z (CPH2211 model number) smartphone in Singapore. The same phone has made its way to European markets with the OPPO A94 5G moniker. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the A94 5G (CPH2211 model number).

OPPO A94 5G specifications and features

The OPPO A94 5G has a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with a punch-hole design. It produces an FHD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 60Hz refresh rate, a 135Hz to 180Hz touch sampling rate, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The handset promises a screen space of 90.8 percent.

OPPO A94 5G
OPPO A94 5G

The Dimensity 800U chipset along with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM drives the OPPO A94 5G. It has a built-in storage of 128 GB and offers a microSD card slot for more storage. The phone boots to Android 11 OS, which is overlaid with ColorOS 11.1 skin.

For snapping selfies, the A94 5G has a front camera of 16-megapixel. The rear camera setup of the device has a 48-megapixel main camera with f/1.7 aperture, an 8-mgeapixel ultrawide shooter with a 119-degree FOV, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel monochrome camera.

The device is backed by a 4,310mAh battery that comes with support for 30W rapid charging. It is packed with usual connectivity features like dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

OPPO A94 5G
OPPO A94 5G

The A94 5G handset resembles OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G (CPH2213 model number), which debuted in India last month. In comparison to the A94 5G / Reno5 Z, the F19 Pro+ 5G lacks supports for NFC connectivity and is equipped with faster 50W fast charging.

OPPO A94 5G pricing and availability

The OPPO A94 5G is priced at 359 euros (~$430) and it comes in colors like Fluid Black and Cosmo Blue. The handset will be available for purchase in Europe from May 3.

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Samsung Galaxy A22 receives BIS certification, launch could be nearing

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Samsung is reportedly working on the Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B model number) smartphone. It is expected to arrive as the most affordable 5G phone from the brand. Some markets like India could be treated with the 4G version of the Galaxy A22. It appears that the launch of the Galaxy A22 4G could be drawing near in India as it has been approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

My Smart Price has spotted a BIS listing of the phone of Samsung phone that has a model number of SM-A225F. The same phone handset has also appeared in the HTML5Test benchmarks with Android 11 OS. Unfortunately, these listings have no information on the key specs of the Galaxy A22 4G.

Probably, the Galaxy A22 4G will sport the same design as the Galaxy A22 5G. The major difference between the two phones could be the presence of a 5G-ready chipset under the hood of the A22 5G.

The moniker of the A22 5G suggests that it will be positioned lower the Dimensity 800U powered Galaxy A32 5G. Hence, it may feature Dimensity 720 or Dimensity 700 or Snapdragon 480 SoC. It is expected to feature a front camera of 13-megapixel and a quad-camera setup, which will include a 48-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel secondary snapper, and a pair of 2-megapixel cameras.

While the Galaxy A22 5G is expected to arrive in two RAM and storage variants, the exact details are not known yet. The phone may arrive in multiple colors such as gray, white, light green, and purple. It is likely to be priced under 229 euros (~Rs 20,450).

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Bluetti EP500 and EP500 Pro 5100Wh powerful UPS systems get listed on Kickstarter

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Simranpal Singh
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Everyone must have gone through a long power outage at least once in a lifetime. Well, the case of a power outage is not frequent in the developed countries. Still, during some extreme weather conditions, the citizens have to reel under the dark. The issue becomes prominent when people don’t have a backup power source apart from the grid. As a solution, Bluetti has announced new powerful UPS systems – EP500 and EP500 Pro to light your homes, offices even you need the electricity the most. Both the power stations are successfully listed on Kickstarter.com and are towards its journey of $3M milestone.

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Bluetti EP500 and EP500 Pro come with several new advancements and smart features in comparison with the AC200 UPS which was launched last year. The new UPS system is the most powerful home power station which has a load capacity of up to 5.1kWh. Bluetti EP500 supports dual charging via the means of direct AC supply and renewable solar energy. It can also be used to charge smart devices as it carries all the compatible interfaces. Moreover, it even supports wireless charging for compatible devices.

The company has revealed full technical specifications of the Bluetti EP500 and EP500 Pro.

Technical Specifications of Bluetti EP500 and EP500 Pro

ModelEP500 Pro (US/JP)EP500
Battery Capacity & Chemistry5120Wh, LiFePO45120Wh, LiFePO4
Continuous/Peak Power3000W/6000W2000W/4800W
AC Outlets120V/20A outlets ×4, 120V/30A outlet ×1(NEMA L14-30)120V/20A outlets ×4
Solar Power Input2400W (1200W*2)1200W
30A ReceptacleNEMA L14-30 *1/
Smart phone remote controlYesYes
24/7 UPS & Home Integration SupportYesYes
Fusion Box Specs120V/20A outlets ×4，
120V/30A outlets×2(NEMA TT-30)，
120A/240V 30A outlet×1(NEMA L14-30)		120V/20A outlets ×6，
120V/240V 30A outlet ×1(NEMA L14-30)
12V/30A PortYesYes
USB-C Port100W *2, PD3.0100W *1, PD3.0
ScalabilityX2X2

Bluetti EP500/Pro Features

Apart from being the most powerful mobile power station, the Bluetti EP500 is even smarter as it houses an onboard chip. A single unit can provide up to 3000 watts of supply at 120V using the NEMA L14-20 20A receptacle technology.

The EP500 Pro features two USB Type-C ports that comply with the PD3.0 protocol. It is a hub to power whole house needs including several appliances, laptops, phones, and other adapters.

Apart from the device itself, special accessories are also part of the product. These accessories transform the Bluetti EP500 UPS systems into more powerful stations.

Bluetti EP500/Pro Accessories

The Bluetti manufactured three different accessories to aid the operations.

  1. Bluetti Home Integration Kit
    Unlike the previous year, the company has introduced a fully-working Home Integration Kit that allows the device to be used easily by simply plugging into their home circuits.
    The kit includes a sub panel, which gets integrated with the main panel. However, the user can shift vital loads onto the sub-panel so that whenever there’s a power outage, those appliances remain connected to the power supply. Bluetti UPS will immediately take over the supply in less than 20ms.
    The Kit will enable flawless integration with your home circuit and will keep running your light, heater, and hot water through taps.
  2. Fusion Box Pro (FOr EP500 Pro)
    As with the EP500, Bluetti has created a more advanced Fusion Box Pro for the EP500 Pro UPS. Through the box, the users can connect two EP500 PRO UPS systems to get up to a 6000W power supply.
    Such a massive power output is made possible with two 30A outlets which are connected together.  The Fusion Box Pro is equipped with an array of heavy-duty 30Amp/20Amp outlets including a 120V/240V 30A(Up to 6000W continuous power) receptacle like we’ve seen before on the Fusion Box, and two NEMA TT-30.
  3. PV Voltage Step-down Modular
    Fusion EP500 facilitates renewable energy as it offers the ability to recharge via solar energy. The PV Voltage step-down Modular helps in the same thing to step down voltage so that Bluetti’s volage can step down on your system voltage and adjust total input voltage.

All the new UPS systems along with their accessories are on sale at Kicstarter.com. The interested users can head over to Kickstarter.com to pledge it for the minimum retail price.

As per the company, it is a golden chance for the interested buyers to grab it at the lowest possible cost as the actual retail price will be high. It is the best product if you’re undergoing frequent power outages.

Bluetti has promised to start shipping both the UPS systems from August. The customers will get a benefit of a 2-year warranty and lifetime tech support if they become crowdfund backers. Moreover, a single year extended warranty costs $399 or $699 for two years. You can know more about the product by heading to the official website.

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