The OnePlus 9 series was recently unveiled by the company. But soon after its launch, the owners of the latest flagship realized that the device is missing a feature, namely the company’s File Dash function that offers file transferring.
According to an XDADevelopreport, users on Reddit found that the File Dash feature in the latest handsets was missing on the Chinese tech giant’s File Manager app. Initially, it was unclear why the company decided to skip the feature on its new OnePlus 9 lineup. But now, the company officially offered clarification regarding the matter. For those unaware, the File Dash feature is a peer to peer fast wireless transferring solution the allows users to quickly send files from one device to the other through the File Manager app.
In a recent statement, OnePlus revealed that “In order to provide more seamless file transfer experience among Android devices, we have replaced “File Dash” feature with “Nearby Share” feature provided by Google. Users can go to Settings, click “Google,” and then click “Device Connections.” Users can then click “Nearby Share” to transfer files. If the other device does not support Nearby Share, users can transfer files via Bluetooth or other third-party applications.”
File Dash was introduced with the OnePlus 3 back in late 2016 and has been a common feature up till the OnePlus 8T. But the feature is missing with the company’s latest premium grade handset. Although, unless you use the feature often, it is likely not a feature most users would notice if removed.
ASUS launched the ROG Phone 5 series in early March. The lineup includes three smartphones, namely ROG Phone 5, ROG Phone 5 Pro, and ROG Phone 5 Ultimate. A month after their announcement, the company has finally revealed the sale date for the vanilla model in India.
ASUS ROG Phone 5
Although ASUS has announced all the three ROG Phone 5 series phones for India, only the standard model will be available for purchase first. The first-ever sale of the regular ASUS ROG Phone 5 is scheduled to take place on April 15 at 12 PM.
Back in April 2018, ASUS signed a partnership with Flipkart. Since then, most of the company’s products have been sold exclusively on the home-grown eCommerce giant. Hence, the entire ROG Phone 5 series will be also sold on Flipkart.
As far as pricing is concerned, the ROG Phone 5 series will retail for the following price tags in India.
Anyway, as mentioned in the beginning, only the vanilla ROG Phone 5 will go on sale on Flipkart at 12 PM on April 15. Interestingly, there seem to be no bank offers as well.
Customers buying the device will get the usual 5% Unlimited Cashback on Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card and a coupon to purchase either Google Nest Hub or Nest Mini at a discounted price (₹5,999, ₹1999).
Anyway, it is worth noting that the interested customers can exchange their old device to lower the price by up to ₹16,500.
Samsung has just launched the new iTest app. It is an application that lets iPhone users experience its Galaxy range of smartphones by offering a mock version of its Android UI on the Apple device.
The new app is free and is currently seeing some promotions in New Zealand, as per an AndroidAuthorityreport. The launch of the iTest app also arrives soon after Tim Cook announced that a large number of its new iPhone users are people that migrated from Android. So, it seems that the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer has launched an app dedicated to iOS users, to showcase its Galaxy series of smartphones on the iPhone platform.
Interestingly, the iTest app has quite a bit of depth as it is not a simply a skin on top of iOS. Rather, the app arrives with a lot of the apps, which the users can open. It also lets iPhone owners check out the app drawer and even use the Galaxy Store and more. To add to the immersion, the app also periodically sends dummy notifications as well to add to the overall experience. However, it is not a full fledged OS and a lot of the apps do not offer complete functionality, and the real notifications still coming through in iOS.
iPhone 12
Although, it is still a unique experience to use the South Korean tech giant’s One UI on an iPhone, without a complex installation process. Another interesting aspect observed on the iTest app was the addition of the ‘Fortnite’ in the Galaxy Store. For those unaware, the game is developed and launched by Epic Games studio, which is currently suing Apple for anti competitive practices on its App Store.
General Motors and Ford Motors have confirmed that the companies are temporarily shutting down production or extending the shutdown at several plants in North America because of the ongoing chip shortage.
General Motors plant closures range from a week or two to several weeks for plans that are already shut down temporarily due to the parts disruption. Next week, the company plans to restart the production of midsize pickups after it was halted for about two weeks.
On the other hand, Ford has updated its timeline to include additional downtime at two of its plans in Illinois and Missouri through next week. It is also shutting down its Flat Rock Assembly plant in Michigan for a week, starting from Monday. With these new changes, the vehicles impacted include Explorer, Lincoln Aviator SUVs, Ford Mustang, and Transit Vans.
Semiconductor materials are key components used in the vehicle’s infotainment as well as power steering and braking system among others. Automakers are facing issues related to the supply of semiconductor components as several plans have been impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic while demand is on the rise.
Ford had previously said that the company expects chip shortage to lower its earnings by $1 billion to $2.5 billion in 2021. On the other hand, General Motors is expected to earn $10 billion to $11 billion this year. This forecast factors in the potential impact of the chip shortage, including a hit of $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion to its free cash flow.
Last week, HUAWEI Band 6 made its global debut in Malaysia. A day later, the Chinese variant of the company’s latest fitness tracker leaked extensively. Now, yesterday, the wearable went official in the firm’s home county alongside the HUAWEI Smart Screen V series 2021.
The HUAWEI Band 6 (FRA-B19) is exactly the same as the HONOR Band 6 (ARG-B19) but a little bit costlier. The wearable flaunts a 1.47-inch rectangular AMOLED display with a resolution of 194 x 368 pixels, 282 ppi, 64% screen-to-body ratio, and 2.5D glass.
The fitness tracker features a 6-axis IMU sensor (accelerometer, gyroscope), an optical heart rate sensor, and an SpO2 sensor. Thanks to these sensors and software, the wearable supports 96 sports modes, blood oxygen level monitoring, menstrual cycle tracking, HUAWEI TruSeen™ 4.0 24-hour heart-rate monitoring, HUAWEI TruSleep™ 2.0 sleep monitoring, and HUAWEI TruRelax™ 2.0 stress monitoring.
It also has other basic functions like music playback controls, weather, alarm, app notifications, call alerts, and camera shutter control to name a few. Further, there is also an NFC variant with support for transit passes and mobile payments.
As for connectivity, the fitness tracker pairs with devices (Android and iOS) via Bluetooth 5.0. It is backed by a 180mAh battery that charges via the includes magnetic charger. As far as endurance is concerned, the company claims up to 14 days of battery life on a full charge.
Last but not least, the wearable comes in four colors (Black, Green, Orange, Pink), measures 43×25.4×10.99mm in dimensions (only tracker), and weighs about 18g without the strap.
The HUAWEI Band 6 is priced at ¥269 ($41) in China. On the other hand, the HUAWEI Band 6 NFC costs ¥349 ($53). Both of them will be available for pre-order starting April 14 and will go on sale from April 27.
The world is currently suffering from a major semiconductor shortage. This has affected various companies across multiple industries worldwide. Now, the shortage of chips has also affected the vast home appliance industry in China.
According to an SCMPreport, the Midea Group recently stated that the Chinese home appliance sector is now also suffering from a global shortage. The firm added that the supply of chips is “under pressure in the home appliances industry.” At the moment, Midea has a market cap of about 600 billion Yuan (roughly 91.7 billion US Dollars), which makes it the world’s largest consumer appliance manufacturer. Under its vast electronic portfolio, the company makes appliances like refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners.
Midea said the prices of chips used in these home appliances are usually less sophisticated and advanced in comparison to the ones used in PCs and smartphones, but the prices of these chips are expected to rise due to a global shortfall in their supply. Furthermore, this disruption in the supply chain could also hamper the home appliance industry in China and even have a negative impact on the global market for such products.
At the moment, China produces two-thirds of the world’s air conditioners, televisions, and microwave ovens, and around half of all refrigerators and washing machines. We had previously reported on how the home appliance market across the globe was being impacted by the recent shortage, and since China is one of the major hubs for such products, it is likely that the supply issue would lead to changes in the manufacturer’s plans in the region to better adapt to the current situation.
While Qualcomm and MediaTek are the two primary chip suppliers of smartphone based chipsets, a growing number of Chinese OEMs are working on launching their own proprietary mobile processors.
According to a DigiTimes report, this includes smartphone makers from China like Oppo and Xiaomi, who are working on developing their own 5G SoC. Furthermore, the news also arrives amid a major global ship shortage that has affected various industries across the world. This has even caused companies to struggle to supply semiconductors for their products. Notably, NOR flash chip makers stated that more of their clients are now willing to strike long term supply contracts as well.
Similarly, the demand from MCU clients is also strong in the backend firms. For those unaware, Oppo and Xiaomi are expected to announce their in house sub 6GHz 5G processors sometime between late 2021 and early 2022. This would have both firms join the ranks of other fabless chip makers (firms that design their own chips bt contract production to other companies).
Another vendor that is also working on their own chips includes Unisoc, which will be competing with rival chip makers, Qualcomm and MediaTek, as per sources close to the matter. Talking about the back end firms, companies like SE Technology, Greatek Electronics, Lingsen Precision Industries and Orient Semiconductor Electronics (OSE) are still seeing robust demand for MCUs that are used in a wide array of consumer electronic products, medical care, and even automotive electronics as well.
Late last month, OnePlus launched the OnePlus 9 series and the OnePlus Watch globally. Unlike other markets, India got a special phone called the OnePlus 9R, which shares most of its specs with last year’s OnePlus 8T. This smartphone has been now confirmed to launch in China next week.
OnePlus 9R
Earlier today, OnePlus officially announced that it will be launching the OnePlus 9R in China on April 15. The launch event is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM (local time).
Since the OnePlus 9R is already official in India, we know everything about this smartphone. But we expect the Chinese variant to be slightly different in some aspects.
First and foremost, OnePlus has switched to ColorOS for OnePlus for its handsets in China. Therefore, just like the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro, the OnePlus 9R should also run ColorOS 11 based on Android 11 in the brand’s home country.
Further, unlike OPPO devices with ColorOS, the warranty should not void on rooting the OnePlus 9R. However, we are not sure if the most affordable OnePlus 9 series phone will debut with a 2-year warranty like its expensive siblings.
Last but not least, according to a leakster, the OnePlus 9R will be cheaper in China than in India. It is tipped to cost under ¥3,000 ($458).
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Xiaomi has today launched the second-generation model of its Mi AI Speaker that comes with improved sound quality as well as improved Internet of Things (IoT) experience. It is available at a pre-sale price of 199 yuan, approximately $30.
Just like its predecessor, this new Mi AI Speaker comes equipped with six ring microphones and has support for Stereo Channel, allowing users to connect two speakers to get a surround sound experience.
It also supports combining multiple devices for playback in the whole house at the same time. The speaker also comes with a deeper low-frequency than the previous generation model. The inverted cabin design of the device also helps in improving the low-frequency effect. It also comes with a new sound algorithm that offers a wider dynamic range.
The official listing reveals that the Mi AI Speaker has support for the Xiaomi IoT platform that has access to more than 271 million smart devices and also has support for 89 IoT platforms, including Philips and Op. The device also supports XiaoAI and Mijia Smooth Connection, enabling one-click connect.
With a built-in Bluetooth Mesh Gateway, it can be connected to hundreds of Bluetooth devices such as Door Locks and Lights. Such devices can also be configured with the XiaoAI-based voice commands.
In the first half of this year, Apple is rumored to launch the new versions of the iPad Mini and iPad Pro. While the exact date is not yet known, it is expected that the device should be launched this month.
Now, a new leak has surfaced online, revealing the design of the upcoming iPad model, showcasing what we can expect from it in terms of design. Do note that the image is from a dummy version of the upcoming 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro as well as the upcoming iPad Mini 6.
The CAD-based dummy models are usually sourced from the supply chain in China and are used to aid case makers before the devices are made official. From the images, it appears that the iPad Mini is a bit thicker, complete with a Home button, similar to the previous models. It also has thick bezels on the top and the bottom.
As per the previous reports, the iPad Mini could measure 8.5-inch or 9-inch, in line with the reports that the device could have a larger display. But the exact size of the display cannot be determined through the leaked images.
Another report had claimed that the device will feature an 8.4-inch display with slimmer bezels and a design similar to the iPad Air 3. There are also claims that the new model will continue to feature a Touch ID Home button and a Lightning port.
There are also reports that the upcoming iPad from Apple could come with a Mini-LED display but it is not confirmed if the devices getting launched this month will come with the Mini-LED screen. To get confirmation of this, we will have to wait for the official launch.
A Samsung tablet with model number SM-T225 was spotted at the database of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US, Bluetooth SIG, and Geekbench in recent weeks. This tablet is expected to arrive in the market with the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite moniker. The support pages of the same device have appeared on Samsung’s website for markets like Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Sweden, Germany, Russia, and so on (via). The appearance of the support page of the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite suggests that it will go official soon in European markets soon.
A recent leak by reliable tipster Evan Blass revealed that the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite will be sporting an 8.4-inch display. The low-budget tablet is expected to feature an LCD screen.
The Tab A7 Lite could be powered by the modest Helio P22T chipset along with 3GB of RAM. There is no word on the storage capacity of the device. It is likely to draw power from a 5,100mAh. The leaked renders of the tablet have revealed that it will feature a flash-less camera on its back. There is no word on the front and rear cameras of the Tab A7 Lite.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite render by Evan Blass
Previous reports have claimed that the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite will be breaking cover in June. However, the new development suggests that its launch could be imminent.
Apart from the Tab A7 Lite, the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite could be the other ‘Lite’ labeled tablet from Samsung. The S7 Lite is expected to arrive with specs like a 12.4-inch TFT screen, Snapdragon 750G chipset, 4GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. It may arrive in colors such as black, silver, pink, and green. Samsung may launch the tablet in three variants like 5G, 4G LTE, and Wi-Fi only.
The Redmi Note 10S, which debuted in the global markets last month has emerged in the Bluetooth SIG authority today. The Xiaomi handset did not release in India yet. However, it appears that it could be coming soon to the country as its Indian variant has appeared in the database of Bluetooth SIG (via).
The Redmi Note 10S’ Indian variant has an M2101K7BI model number. This device, which has now appeared at Bluetooth SIG was spotted at the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) last month. The Bluetooth certification reveals that the device supports Bluetooth 5.2, and it runs on MIUI 12.5. Apart from India, the Note 10S is also expected to arrive in Thailand as it has received approval from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) agency of the country.
Redmi Note 10S specifications
The Redmi Note 10S has a 6.43-inch S-AMOLED screen that comes with Full HD+ resolution support, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 60Hz refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. For security, it features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
The Note 10S has a 13-megapixel and its quad-camera setup has a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The phone boots to Android 11 OS.
The MediaTek Helio P95 chipset powers the Note 10S with up to 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The device offers users up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage and a dedicated microSD card slot. Its 5,000mAh battery carries support for 33W fast charging.
In terms of specs and design, the Note 10S is quite similar to the Redmi Note 10 handset, which launched in India last month. The Note 10 is equipped with Snapdragon 678 and it features a 48-megapixel main camera. The other specs of the Note 10S are identical to Note 10.
After separating from the former parent brand Huawei back in November 2020, Honor has launched two phones such as Honor V40 and Honor V40 Luxury Light Edition this year in China. The brand plans to launch several phones this year. Recently, a new Honor phone with model number KOZ-AL00 was certified by the TENAA and 3C authorities of China. These listings have revealed a few pieces of key information on the specs of the mysterious Honor phone.
The Honor KOZ-AL00 handset measures 163.93 x 75.73 x 8.95mm and it features a 6.517-inch display. The phone runs on Android 10 OS and it is backed by a 4,900mAh battery.
The TENAA and 3C listings of the Honor KOZ-AL00 have revealed that is a 4G phone. The entry-level phone is expected to carry support for 10W charging. At present, there is no word on the final product name of the device.
The TENAA images of the Honor KOZ-AL00 have revealed that it has a teardrop notch on the front. The back panel of the device has a square-shaped camera island, which seems to house a dual-camera system and an LED flash. The right edge of the Honor KOZ-AL00 smartphone has a volume rocker and a power key. The device lacks a fingerprint scanner. With necessary certifications under the belt, the KOZ-AL00 handset is expected to go official soon in China.
iQOO India’s chief Gagan Arora recently revealed that apart from launching the iQOO 7 Legend, the company plans to launch multiple phones this year at different segments. Popular tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed that a Snapdragon 870 powered iQOO phone is in the works for India. At the same time, the iQOO U1x smartphone which was announced back in October 2020 in China has received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
Last month, iQOO announced the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform powered iQOO Neo5 in China. The tipster did not share any other information on the iQOO phone with SD870 that has been planned for India. Since the BIS authority has already certified the Neo5, this phone is likely to debut soon in the country. The Indian variant of the phone has also appeared at the Google Play Console. Hence, there is a possibility that the iQOO Neo5 may get rebranded as an iQOO 7 series smartphone.
iQOO Neo5
The iQOO Neo5 sports a 6.62-inch AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is loaded with Android 11 OS and iQOO UI. The SD888 powered phone ships with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It is packed with a 4,400mAH battery that supports 66W fast charging. The Neo5 has a 16-megapixel front camera and a triple camera system featuring a 48-megapixel main camera with OIS, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
The BIS appearance of the iQOO U1x has no information on its specifications. The handset is mentioned with its V2065 model number in the listing.
It is expected to arrive with a 6.51-inch IPS LCD panel with HD+ resolution, an 8-megapixel front camera, a 13-megapiel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system, Snapdragon 662 chipset, up to 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage, a side-mounted fingerprint reader, and a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
iQOO has confirmed that it will be announcing the iQOO 7 Legend smartphone this month in India. Ahead of the launch, the company has started releasing teasers to reveal the features of the smartphone. A fresh tweet confirms that the iQOO 7 Legend will arrive with an enhanced version of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
The iQOO 7 Legend seems to be the BMW Motorsport-inspired version of the iQOO 7, which debuted in January in China. Gagan Arora who leads the India wing of iQOO has claimed that the smartphone will cost less than Rs 40,000 (~$536. Probably, it could be debuting as the cheapest Snapdragon 888 SoC powered smartphone in the country.
Effortlessly stylish, in a class of its own & power-packed with SD888 and enhanced UFS 3.1 & LPDDR5 RAM.
The iQOO 7 Legend is likely to sport an AMOLED panel of 6.62 inches. The punch-hole screen may offer FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
The Snapdragon 888 mobile platform is present under the hood of the device. The Geekbench listings of the phone have suggested that it may ship with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The handset is likely to feature up to 256 GB of storage. It was recently seen with an 831K+ score at AnTuTu benchmarks.
The iQOO 7 Legend could be coming with a 4,000mAh battery. It is unclear whether it will support 120W fast charging like its Chinee variant. It may feature a front camera of 16-megapixel and its rear-facing camera island may comprise of a 48-megapixel main camera with OIS support, a 13-megapixel telephoto snapper, and a 120-degree 13-megapixel superwide lens.
The OnePlus 9 is finally official and just like the previous years, it includes the vanilla OnePlus 9 and a Pro variant. The former is the device you actually need if you are searching for a great flagship but you want to save some money. It belongs to a segment that became a lot more important than top-tier flagships and it has a lot of rivals. Among the best ones in the global market, we got the Xiaomi Mi 11 and the OPPO Find X3 Neo. In this flagship killers comparison, you will learn the differences between these three amazing devices.
Xiaomi Mi 11 vs OnePlus 9 vs OPPO Find X3 Neo
Xiaomi Mi 11
OnePlus 9
OPPO Find X3 Neo
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
164.3 x 74.6 x 8.1 mm, 196 g
160 x 74.2 x 8.7 mm, 192 grams
159.9 x 72.5 x 8 mm, 184 g
DISPLAY
6.81 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), AMOLED
6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED
4600 mAh, fast charging 55W and fast wireless charging 50W
4500 mAh, fast charging 65W and fast wireless charging 15W
4500 mAh, fast charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse wireless charging 10W
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
You should not go for the OnePlus 9 if you are looking for the best design. Despite it may be better in terms of usability, it lacks a curved display and it is less elegant than its two rivals. Due to the bigger dimensions of the Xiaomi Mi 11 and the lighter design of the OPPO Find X3 Neo, I actually prefer the OPPO Find X3 Neo built with premium material, sporting a display with curved edges. I also love its original color variants.
Display
The best display is the one provided by the Xiaomi Mi 11. Besides coming with a wider diagonal which is comfortable for power users, it has a higher Quad HD+ resolution with 1440 x 3200 pixels. Further, it has a very high 1500-nit peak brightness, it shows up to one billion colors, it has a 120 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10+ certification. The second place goes to the OnePlus 9, at least on the paper, due to its 120 Hz refresh rate (OPPO Find X3 Neo has just 90 Hz).
Hardware/Software
With the Xiaomi Mi 11 and the OnePlus 9, you can get better hardware. They are both fueled by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, actually the best chipset by Qualcomm. The SoC is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The OPPO Find X3 Neo has a weaker Snapdragon 865 which is Qualcomm’s flagship chipset of 2020, but the memory configuration is the same. You get three different user interfaces: the Xiaomi Mi 11 has MIUI, the OnePlus 9 comes with OxygenOS, and OPPO Find X3 Neo has ColorOS: all of them are great customized UIs.
Camera
The most advanced cameras belong to the OPPO Find X3 Neo. The OnePlus 9 has the best ultrawide sensor, but the OPPO Find X3 Neo provides a superior 50 MP Sony IMX766 main camera, a telephoto sensor with optical zoom (which is not present on Xiaomi Mi 11 and OnePlus 9), and a 16 MP ultrawide sensor. The Xiaomi Mi 11 has an amazing 108 MP main camera with 8K video recording capabilities but unfortunately is secondary sensors are pretty disappointing.
Battery
Xiaomi Mi 11 has a slightly bigger battery, but due to its higher resolution and wider display, it does not provide the longest battery life. The OnePlus 9 should be able to last more with its FHD+ smaller display and 5 nm chipset. OnePlus 9 and OPPO Find X3 Neo have faster wired charging technologies, while Xiaomi Mi 11 has faster wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. Unfortunately, OPPO Find X3 Neo lacks wireless charging.
Xiaomi Mi 11 vs OnePlus 9 vs OPPO Find X3 Neo: Price
Xiaomi Mi 11 and OPPO Find X3 Neo carry a €799/$950 price tag in the global market, while the OnePlus 9 costs €699/$832. There is not a suitable winner for everyone in this comparison. The Xiaomi Mi 11 has a better display and wireless charging technology, and it is definitely superior to the OnePlus 9. But the OPPO Find X3 Neo provides the best camera department: for several people, it provides more value than a slightly better display/processor. Which one would you pick?
In 2021 there are a lot of flagships with non-excessive prices, not only in China but even in the global market. Among these, we got the first-ever flagship from the Moto G series by Motorola. We are talking about the Moto G100, recently launched in Europe with a great price tag and flagship-class hardware department. Xiaomi came up with a flagship killer as well in the last period: the Xiaomi Mi 11i. This year, Europe got two flagships from the OPPO Find X series: besides the expensive Find X3 Pro, the company decided to also bring an affordable flagship globally: the OPPO Find X3 Neo. Here is a comparison between three of the most interesting affordable flagships out there: Moto G100, Xiaomi Mi 11i, and OPPO Find X3 Neo.
Motorola Moto G100 vs Xiaomi Mi 11i vs OPPO Find X3 Neo
Motorola Moto G100
Xiaomi Mi 11i
OPPO Find X3 Neo
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
168.4 x 74 x 9.7 mm, 207 g
163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm, 196 grams
159.9 x 72.5 x 8 mm, 184 g
DISPLAY
6.7 inches, 1080 x 2520p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
The best design is definitely the one of the OPPO Find X3 Neo. It is the only one with a curved display, it is very thin and lightweight, and it is built with better materials: glass for the back and aluminum for the frame. In case you missed it, the OPPO Find X3 Neo is a rebrand of the OPPO Reno5 Pro+ that is the most powerful handset in the Reno series. The Xiaomi Mi 11i and the Motorola Moto G100 are built with cheaper materials and their designs are less attractive. The Xiaomi Mi 11i provides the IP53 certification making it dust and splash resistant, while the Motorola Moto G100 has a water repellent surface.
Display
On the paper, it looks like the best display is provided by the Xiaomi Mi 11i. It has a higher peak brightness and a higher refresh rate with up to 120 Hz. But we are not sure it is really the best display: we did not compare the AMOLED panel of the OPPO Find X3 Neo directly to the Mi 11i, but we found out it is an amazing panel in terms of color reproduction. The Motorola Moto G100 loses the display comparison due to an IPS panel with worse color reproduction and lower brightness.
Hardware/Software
If you need the best phone in terms of the hardware department, then you should opt for the Xiaomi Mi 11i. It is powered by the most powerful processor by Qualcomm: the Snapdragon 888 paired with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. With the OPPO Find X3 Neo you get more RAM (12 GB), but it has an inferior chipset: the 2020 flagship Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. The Motorola Moto G100 sits in the middle with a Snapdragon 870 which is actually an upgrade of the Snapdragon 865. The phones run Android 11 out of the box with the Moto G100 providing a nearly-stock Android experience, while the other two have customized user interfaces.
Camera
The best camera phone is the OPPO Find X3 Neo and it is close to flagship camera phones. It comes with a 50 MP Sony IMX766 main camera with OIS, a 13 MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom, a 16 MP ultrawide camera, and a 2 MP macro camera. The Xiaomi Mi 11i remains an interesting camera phone with its 108 MP main camera and 8K video recording, while Moto G100 is the most interesting selfie phone thanks to a dual ultrawide front camera with 16 + 8 MP resolutions.
Battery
The Moto G100 has the biggest battery and, despite its IPS display, it should provide a longer battery life in a lot of scenarios. On the other hand, the OPPO Find X3 Neo wins the fast charging comparison with a 65W power.
Motorola Moto G100 vs Xiaomi Mi 11i vs OPPO Find X3 Neo: Price
Xiaomi Mi 11i has a €649/$773 starting price, Moto G100 costs €599/$714 in its base variant, and OPPO Find X3 Neo costs €799/$952. The winner of the comparison is the OPPO Find X3 Neo due to its better camera, great design, and amazing overall specifications, but the Xiaomi Mi 11i has a better hardware department and Moto G100 a higher value for money.
HMD Global Thursday announced six new Nokia smartphones under three different series – Nokia X series, G-series, and at the bottom of the ladder is the C-series. The Nokia C-series is made up of the C10 and C20 smartphones.
Nokia C10
The Nokia C10 adopts a nearly similar design to the C20. Both models adopt a decent 6.52-inch LCD display with an HD+ resolution of 720pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The LCD screen is capable of hitting a peak brightness of 400 nits and has 70% NTSC coverage. There is also a layer of Panda Glass protection ontop of the display.
Both models are powered by entry-level Unisoc processors with the C20 packing a Unisoc SC9863a processor while the Nokia C10 is powered by a Unisoc SC7331e chip which is the same SoC used on the Nokia C1. The processors are paired with 1GB/2GB of RAM on both models while there is 16GB and 32GB of internal storage onboard the models. If you consider the internal storage inadequate, there is a microSD slot on the smartphones.
Nokia C20
For optics, the two smartphones equally come with similar camera setups. This includes a sole 5MP selfie camera housed in the water drop notch cut-out at the top of the display. The rear aspect is also graced by a single 5MP sensor with an LED flash.
For interface, the Nokia C10 and C20 run on Android 11 Go Edition and Nokia is promising to provide two whole years of updates that would be pushed quarterly to the two models. under the hood, there is a 3,000 mAh battery on both models with support for 5W charging over a microUSB port. You also get a 3.5mm audio jack on the models as well as FM radio. Other connectivity options include Category 4 4G LTE (for the Nokia C20), Wi-Fi b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.2. The C10 peaks at 3G connectivity only.
As for the prices, the Nokia C10 which comes in Grey and Light Purple, will retail for €75 and will go on sale in June. On the other hand, the C20 comes in Dark Blue and Sand colour and will cost €90. It will be available later this month.
HTC has surprisingly outlived LG in the smartphone market. Even though the Taiwanese company is also struggling, it has no plans to exit the market yet. Actually, it has new 5G phones planned for this quarter according to a new report.
The info comes from DigiTimes who cites unnamed industry sources. According to them, HTC has plans to launch new 5G smartphones along with new AR/VR products this quarter. These new products are expected to help invigorate sales.
HTC U20 5G gets an official price cut in Taiwan
The manufacturer has also cut the price of its first 5G smartphone, the HTC U20 5G. The phone which launched last June is now selling for TWD$13,990 (~$492), just TWD$1,000 more than the HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G that was announced at the beginning of the year. You do get a more powerful processor, double the storage, and a higher-resolution selfie camera. However, that price is on the high side when compared to the competition.
For its AR/VR plans, HTC wants to release more commercial devices that serve those who need them for communication, work, and education. These new devices should launch under the VIVE series.
All of these products are planned for release this quarter but we won’t rule out the possibility of a delay considering the world is facing a chip shortage issue. Nevertheless, when they do arrive, they should be announced first in Taiwan before a wider release.
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