Realme has been reported to be working on a new mid range smartphone for a while now. This device will be a part of the company’s Q series of handsets and will reportedly feature MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset and 65W fast charging.
According to a MyDriversreport, the Chinese tech giant will be launching a cost effective yet capable smartphone. This device will be within 2,000 Yuan (roughly 300 US Dollars), despite its 5G enabled Dimensity 1100 chipset. As per a Weibo blogger (a Chinese microblogging website) @公然熊猫 , the device will arrive with a 120Hz high refresh rate and will be powered by a large 4,500mAh battery pack that supports fast charging. The tipster also added that the company might also include a 65W fast charger in the box.
The model of the device is currently unknown, but it is rumored to be the Realme Q3. The mid range handset from the Chinese tech giant will arrive with a quad camera setup on the rear and will feature a stylish design overall. We had previously reported on the company’s plans to launch an affordable device, which will strike a balance between price and performance. The Dimensity 1100 SoC is built with a new 6nm EUV process and is capable of 5G networking.
Furthermore, the device will likely arrive with current gen specifications like UFS 3.1 storage, LPDDR4X RAM, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and other such features. Notably, the performance of Dimensity 1100 is said to surpass the Snapdragon 870 in multi core tests. Thus, we can expect the device to offer robust performance for its rumored price tag. So, stay tuned for more updates.
XPeng Motors, a China-based electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Guangzhou, has announced its third production model named XPeng P5. It is touted to be the world’s first smart car to be equipped with automotive-grade LiDAR technology.
The company has also announced that the car will bring Navigation Guided Pilot (NGP) capabilities to city roads for the first time in a production vehicle, which is powered by XPeng’s full-stack in-house developed autonomous driving system XPILOT 3.5.
The P5 is the first vehicle in its class to pack Qualcomm’s Snapdragon flagship SA8155P auto-grade computing platform, which is said to be three times more powerful than the previous generation. It ensures seamless user control and interaction to assist, inform, and entertain drivers and passengers.
It measures 4808mm in length and has a wheelbase of 2768mm. The company adds that the car’s sleek aerodynamic profile is complemented by a neat fastback with an unobtrusive ducktail. There’s also a 1.493 sqm transparent panoramic canopy glass roof that offers uninterrupted views.
The car also comes with double-prism LiDAR units that are capable to distinguish pedestrians, cyclists, and scooters, static obstacles, and road works, in challenging scenarios such as night and low-light conditions, backlighting, and alternating light and dark illumination in tunnels.
This new electric vehicle is positioned as a family-friendly car and comes with some cutting-edge technology along with superior user-centric and intuitive in-car features. The XPILOT 3.5 system powers smart driving and the latest Xmart OS 3.0 delivers smart interaction, a combination that the company believes will be a gamechanger.
XPeng’s proprietary XPILOT 3.5 architecture comprises 32 perception sensors (including 2 LiDAR units, 12 ultrasonic sensors, 5 millimeter-wave radars, and 13 high-resolution cameras) and 1 high-precision positioning unit (GNSS + IMU), integrated into 360° dual-perception fusion to provide sufficient redundancy across the perception sensors to handle challenging and complex road conditions.
The Xmart OS 3.0, the company’s in-car operation system offers an advanced digital cockpit for next-generation user-vehicle interaction. It supports full-scenario all-voice interaction, answering complex needs of driver-vehicle and passenger-vehicle interaction.
The XPeng P5 will be featured at Auto Shanghai 2021 on 19th April 2021 with more details of its specifications, performance, pricing, and availability.
Earlier today (15th April 2021), TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd) said that it is working on increasing its productivity to help ease the shortage of semiconductors across the globe. But, due to tight supply, the shortage is expected to continue into the next year.
According to a Reutersreport, the company made the announcement of expanding its capacity and working on keeping prices reasonable at an earnings briefing. In this report, the world’s largest contract chip maker marked a rise of 19.4 percent of its profits in the first quarter of this year. This figure was higher than previous estimates and is likely due to the strong chip demand, which is due to a shift of remote working and online education. TSMC’s net profit for Q1 2021 was 139.7 billion Yuan (roughly 4.93 billion US Dollars).
The firm also added that it has already flagged “multiple years of growth opportunities” as the coronavirus pandemic drove the demand up for advanced chips to power devices like smartphones and laptops. Initially, the company’s business surged by the chip shortage that had impacted the automobile industry, which forced them to cut production, but now, the shortage is also affecting other markets like smartphones, laptops, and even home appliances and other consumer electronic products.
Furthermore, TSMC stated that the chip shortage that is affecting its automaking clients at the moment will be greatly reduced from the next quarter. The company’s vice president and CFO Wendell Huang added that “Our first-quarter business was supported by HPC-related demand, balanced by a milder smartphone seasonality than in recent years. Moving into second quarter 2021, we expect our revenue to be flattish, as HPC-related demand will continue to grow, offset by smartphone seasonality.”
The OnePlus 9R 5G has arrived in China in options like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models are priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$459) and 3,299 Yuan (~$505), respectively. The smartphone comes in two colors such as Black Island and Blue Island. It will go on sale from April 10 in the home market.
OnePlus 9R 5G specifications and features
The OnePlus 9R 5G features a 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint reader. Unlike the Indian version which runs on OxygenOS 11 based Android 11 OS, the OnePlus 9R for China boots to ColorOS 11 flavored Android 11 OS.
OnePlus 9R 5G
The OnePlus 9R draws power from the Snapdragon 870 chipset and LPDDR4x RAM. The handset offers users UFS 3.1 storage and it is backed by a 4,500mAh battery, which supports Warp Charge 65. For audiophiles, the OnePlus 9R has Dolby Atmos-powered dual stereo speakers.
On the front side of the OnePlus 9R 5G is a Sony IMX471 16-megapixel selfie camera. The rear-facing camera island has a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary camera with OIS and EIS support, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 123-degree FOV, a 5-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel monochrome lens. The handset is packed with connectivity features like dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, dual-frequency GPS, and a USB-C port.
An electric car from Xpeng caught fire in China, earlier this week. It was the G3 model, which was parked at a charging station in the Tianhe District, Guangzhou, where it spontaneously combusted into flames.
According to a Zaobaoreport, the Xpeng G3 model caught fire at a charging station on 14th April 2021. The reports state that the fire was intense with a lot of white smoke being emitted. This incident also arrives on the same day the Chinese electric vehicle maker released its third new model, the Xiaopeng P5. Furthermore, the company even confirmed that the report was true and that it will be forming a team to investigate the accident and find out the cause of the fire.
Notably, the owner of the vehicle is safe and there was no harm to any other individual either. Looking at the statistics, the recent events marks the seventh accident of the company’s car since 2019. Out of this figure, two of them are related to fires as well. Unfortunately, finer details regarding the matter and the Xpeng’s investigation is still unknown at the moment. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available.
Chinese smartphone maker iQOO has scheduled to launch the iQOO 7 series in India on April 26. Ahead of the official announcement, the brand has been teasing the specs of these phones. A new promotional image on Amazon India now reveals something that was not known earlier.
iQOO Neo5
The sub-brand of vivo has confirmed that the upcoming iQOO 7 series for India will be priced under ₹40,000. Hence, these smartphones were thought to be the most affordable Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 devices in the country.
But now, we have learned that the standard iQOO 7 will not be the same handset that is sold in China. According to a teaser image on Amazon India, the iQOO 7 for India will be a rebranded iQOO Neo5. This makes sense why the Neo5 was certified by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards).
Hence, the iQOO 7 series for India will not only include the cheapest Snapdragon 888 phone but also the cheapest Snapdragon 870 handset as well. The duo will be competing against the likes of the OnePlus 9R, vivo X60, and the upcoming Mi 11X series in the country.
iQOO 7 Series Promotional Poster on Amazon India
Anyway, we cannot tell for sure if the iQOO 7 Indian variant will have the exact same specs as the original iQOO Neo5 sold in China. Because the iQOO 7 Legend BMW M Motorsport Edition for India has been confirmed to support only 66W fast charging instead of 120W like the original model.
Banggood is giving an amazing deal on Zeblaze GTR Smartwatch. The watch which generally retails at $55 is now available at a heavily discounted price of $27.99 only.
Zeblaze GTR features a beautifully refined metal body enclosure and a 1.3” curved glass display with full touch sensitivity. The smartwatch is powered by the all-new Goodix GR5515 chipset and gives 30 days battery life on power-saving mode and 18 days on typical usage. The average charging time for one full charge is just 1.5 hours.
Zeblaze GTR comes with a Precision Sensor Fusion Technology which helps to monitor your heart rate 24X7 and also sends you an abnormal heart rate alert. It also features a blood pressure monitor, sleep tracker, female cycle tracker, and 10 goal-based exercise modes.
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Norwegian startup Playpulse has launched its smart spin bike today and will be on sale immediately, although the first units are scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2021. There is a discounted price of $1,199 when the device is pre-ordered now, but it will revert to its actual price of $1,999 when it arrives around the year’s end.
The Playpulse One smart exercise bike is a connected exercise gadget that can also serve as a streaming platform for movies and even as a gaming device via its 24-inch touchscreen display. It provides a subscription service for gym classes and a few features to spice users’ exercise experience.
However, the TV watching can be tied to a particular fitness goal during exercise such that the screen goes dark whenever the user is not keeping pace with the specified exercise regimen. A few games can be played on the Playpulse smart exercise bike, with pedaling effort the primary gaming tool. Some of the games available at launch are street racing and bumper car, while other games would debut subsequently. The user can set more demanding fitness goals, and the TV watching would be adjusted to match the user’s pace.
The bike is designed to provide a more vertical seating position, obviously to help the rider continue watching the Netflix flick or play a game while cycling. The split handlebars feature a thumbstick on the left, with four buttons on the right and hand grip-mounted heart-rate sensors to provide vital fitness data while exercising.
The smart exercise bike has a subscription service of $19.99 a month after a six-month free period, where you get to be served with exercise classes and instructions for specific fitness goals.
The high-end specifications in flagship smartphones seem to have reached a saturation point, and now the company is focusing on the user experience. But one aspect that takes priority for many manufactures is to offer the best camera experience.
Many smartphone makers are now collaborating with camera and lens manufacturers to optimize their flagship devices’ photo-taking experience. Brands like Nokia and Huawei have been doing this for a while, but more companies are now taking this route. OnePlus recently followed suit by forming a partnership with Hasselblad for the OnePlus 9 series.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Render by Technizo Concept
South Korean giant Samsung is also rumored to partner with Japan-based Olympus for its Galaxy smartphones lineup as the company aims to improve the photography experience. It is speculated that the Galaxy S22’s camera module could be from Olympus.
LetsGoDigital has revealed concept renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 flagship smartphone, created by Technizo Concept. Notably, the renders are based on the rumors that Olympus and Samsung are partnering for camera performance and these are just the concept renders, meaning the actual design could differ from this.
It shows a larger 200-megapixel primary camera sensor on a rectangular module placed in the top-left corner. There are a few other sensors that sit below the primary sensor. The larger lens could drastically improve the photo quality as it can capture more light. Recently, Samsung had also teased that it is developing a 200-megapixel image sensor as the successor of the 108-megapixel sensor found in the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
It is believed that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, the company’s upcoming foldable smartphone slated to launch in July or August this year, could be the first device to feature a camera module designed under the partnership of Samsung and Olympus.
While rumors and reports about this partnership with Samsung and Olympus keep surfacing online, both the company are yet to confirm this. We speculate that the company could announce this at the upcoming ‘Galaxy Unpacked’ event scheduled on 28th April.
Epic Games, creator of the famous ‘Fortnite’ game, has announced that it has raised $1 billion in a new funding round which also saw an investment of $200 million from Sony. This isn’t the first investment of Sony in Epic Games as the Japanese company had invested $250 million last year.
The gaming company reveals that with this new round of funding, it is now valued at $28.7 billion. The capital will be used by the company to build social experiences into Epic’s popular Fortnite and Rocket League games.
The latest funding comes as Epic Games and Apple are fighting a legal battle following the gaming company’s effort to avoid paying a 30 percent App Store fee as it launched its own in-app payment system. After that move, Apple banned Fortnite from its App Store and is also trying to defend antitrust allegations.
Epic Games has accused Apple of trapping people in its mobile device world and collecting “outsized commission” on the App Store that serves as the only source of digital content. On the other hand, Apple is countering that it has no monopoly when it comes to digital games. It remains to be seen which company wins this battle.
The company has launched its free-to-play battle-royal video game ‘Fortnite’ in 2017 and since then the game has seen a huge following among young gamers. It has more than 160 million users on its PC store. Prior to this funding round, the company had raised $3.4 billion, including a $1.78 billion round last August.
Samsung Electronics has again reaffirmed its leadership slot in terms of innovation in the tech industry with its latest run at the iF Design Award 2021. The company disclosed in a post that it received a staggering 71 awards at the popular award.
The Korean tech giant clinched two Gold Awards and these are part of a total of 36 prizes the company grabbed for Product Design. The company also clinched 10 awards for Professional Concepts, 11 for Communication Design, 5 for Packaging Design, and 9 for User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), and Service Design.
The main highlight is the Samsung BESPOKE AX90000N air purifier which got the Gold Award honors alongside the BESPOKE City Color Edition. The air purifier is acknowledged for its innovative concept which gives consumers the leverage to choose the purifier’s front part design based on the consumers’ lifestyle.
In addition, the BESPOKE City Color Edition panel collection was noted for its range of colors and materials for kitchen appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, induction cooktops, and others. The colour palettes offered by the BESPOKE City Color Edition are inspired by various cities such as Stockholm, Berlin, and Seoul.
Samsung’s latest QLED 8K TV led the awards in the Product category. Apart from the QLED TV, several other Samsung designs clinched different awards such as The Premiere premium home projector equipped with Triple Laser and Ultra Short Throw technology. Others include the WW8000T Washer & DV8000T Dryer that can be stacked vertically, horizontally, or as a stand-alone to suit the available space. The Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Z Flip foldable smartphones were also award winners in the product category.
In a related development, LG also announced that it received a total of 31 different awards in this year’s Red Dot Award. LG’s award was for its innovative home appliances including air purifiers and refrigerators.
LG’s new home appliance line LG Objet Collection accounted for six awards at the competition, with recognition in the materials and surfaces category for their implementation of color, material, and finish, LG disclosed.
Apart from the Red Dot awards, LG also reportedly won 28 different awards at the German iF Design Awards. The products that won awards include LG’s home brew machine, wearable air purifier and Micro LED signage.
Amazon has unveiled the all-new Echo Buds (2nd Gen) wireless earbuds in the U.S. The new earbuds offer users improved Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and promises a long-lasting battery life. In terms of design, the 2nd generation Echo Buds are 21 percent smaller than the predecessor version. It features a shorter nozzle for enhanced comfort and a vent for reducing in-ear pressure.
The new Echo Buds come with four oval-shaped ear tips and a pair of wingtips. It has a matte finish and comes in black color only. With an IPX4 rating, it is designed to withstand damage from water splashes.
Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen)
The 2nd generation Echo Buds features a 5.7mm dynamic driver that promises increased bass and treble fidelity. Each earbud has 3 microphones for improved ANC that helps in cutting down background noise. It offers a Passthrough Mode that helps users to hear the ambient noise. The company claims that it is equipped with an advanced chipset for enhanced experience while using Alexa and ANC.
While it supports touch controls, users can rely on Alexa for a hands-free experience while skipping songs, increasing volume, and so on. Alexa’s assistance can be used for various tasks like starting a call and setting up a reminder. Later this year, Amazon will add a VIP Filter function that will allow users to select the notifications that they want to listen to. It also supports other voice assistants like Google Assistant and Siri.
Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen)
Coming to the battery life, charging the case for 15 minutes will bring two hours of playback time. Once charged, the new Echo Buds can offer up to 5 hours of music playback with ANC and handsfree Alexa. The battery life increases to 6.5 hours for music playback when ANC and handsfree Alexa are disabled. The charging has LED lights for each earbud.
Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) pricing and availability
The Echo Buds (2nd Gen) with USB-C charging case is priced at $119, whereas it costs $139.99 for an upgraded case with wireless charging support. For a limited period of time, both models are available for $99 and $119. The sales of the Echo Buds (2nd Gen) will begin on May 13 in the U.S.
Yesterday, Samsung confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on April 28. Speculations are rife that the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event could see the arrival of the Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360. Ahead of the launch event, reputed tipster Evan Blass has shared new renders of the Galaxy Book Pro 360 to showcase its 2-in-1 convertible design.
While the Galaxy Book Pro is expected to arrive as a conventional laptop, the Galaxy Book Pro 360w will be a 2-in-1 convertible model with a touchscreen and S Pen stylus support. The renders show that the device is equipped with a pair of USB-C ports, a USB-A port, and an HDMI slot. On the other side, the Galaxy Book Pro features the same connectivity options except for the USB-A port.
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Galaxy Book Pro 360
Galaxy Book Pro
Galaxy Book Pro
The Galaxy Book Pro is expected to arrive with a 13.3-inch OLED screen, while the 360 model will offer users a larger 15.6-inch OLED display. The 11th generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors are said to be power the Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360. These devices will come preloaded with Windows 10 OS.
The Galaxy Book Pro may arrive in Wi-Fi and LTE editions, whereas the 360 edition may hit the shelves in Wi-Fi and 5G versions. These devices may come in color editions like blue and silver. Reports also suggest that the South Korean company may also announce the Galaxy Book Go as a budget-friendly device. It is likely to offer users a 14-inch FHD screen, Windows 10 Home, Snapdragon 7cx / Snapdragon 8cx Gen. X (new version) CPU versions, 4 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 2.1 storage.
Realme will be announcing the Realme 8 5G and Realme 8 Pro 5G smartphones in Thailand on April 21. It is speculated the Realme 8 5G series may break cover in India on April 22. A microsite for a new 5G-ready Realme phone has appeared on Flipkart. It does not explicitly mention the name of the upcoming 5G smartphone for India. However, a major clue suggests that the company could be teasing the arrival of the Realme 8 5G.
Realme has been actively launching 5G phones across different price points in India. The Realme X50 Pro 5G was made official as India’s first 5G phone last year and it has also launched a couple of other 5G phones like the Realme X7 5G, Realme X7 Pro 5G, and Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G in the recent months. Now, it is gearing up to launch India’s first phone powered by the Dimensity 700 chipset.
Realme 8 5G poster released by Realme Thailand
Last month, Realme announced the Realme V13 5G with Dimensity 700 SoC in China. Rumors are rife that the same device may get rebranded as the Realme 8 5G in India and other markets like Thailand. As far as India is concerned, the Chinese firm will be confirming more information on its specs and features on April 16.
Realme 8 5G specifications (Rumored)
The Realme 8 5G is expected to sport a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with a punch-hole design. The FHD+ display is likely to support a 90Hz refresh rate. The Dimensity 700 powered phone may offer users up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.1 storage.
It may come loaded with Realme UI 2.0 flavored Android 11 OS. For photography, it may feature an 8-megapixel selfie camera and a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. It may house a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
Yesterday, Motorola India took to Twitter to teaser the arrival of a pair of new G-series smartphones in India. Probably, the company could be gearing up to launch the Moto G60 and Moto G40 Fusion phones as both models have appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site (via).
The Geekbench listings show that the Moto G60 and Moto G40 Fusion are powered by the Snapdragon 732G. While the name of the SoC is not explicitly mentioned in the listings, a couple of leaks have claimed that the Moto G60 and G40 Fusion by the SD732G chip.
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Moto G60 Geekbench
The Moto G60 has 6 GB of RAM, whereas the G40 Fusion has 4 GB of RAM. Both smartphones will offer an Android 11 OS out-of-the-box experience. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the Moto G60 scored 515 and 1375, respectively. The Moto G40 Fusion scored 519 in the single-core test and 1425 in the multi-core test.
Motorola India’s tweet neither reveals the design nor confirms the names of the upcoming G-series phones. The Moto G50 and Moto G100 smartphones, which debuted in other markets have not yet arrived in India. Moreover, the Moto G20 is also an upcoming phone from the brand. It remains to be seen whether the company announces any of these smartphones or the Moto G60 and G40 Fusion in India.
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Reports have revealed that the Moto G60 and G40 Fusion have identical specs like a 6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, a 6,000mAh battery, and an SD732G chip. As far as differences are concerned, the Moto G60 is expected to come with a 32-megapixel front camera and a 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 main rear camera, whereas the G40 Fusion has a 16-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel primary camera on the back. Both phones are rumored to feature a triple camera setup on their rear 8-megapixel and 2-megapixel auxiliary lenses.
Recently, OPPO announced the OPPO A74 4G and OPPO A74 5G in some Southeast Asian markets. Tipster Abhishek Yadav has learned from a source that the Chinese manufacturer is planning to launch the OPPO A74 5G smartphone in India by the end of this month.
The tipster claimed that the OPPO A74 5G will be aimed towards offline markets in India. This phone is expected to launch in the last week of this month with under Rs 20,000 (~$266) price tag. The specifications shared by the tipster suggests that the A74 5G for India could be slightly different from the A74 5G, which was announced in Southeast Asian markets.
OPPO A74 5G specifications and features
The OPPO A74 5G has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen, which supports a Full HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device boots to ColorOS 11.1 based Android 11 OS. For security, it features a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
The A74 5G has a 16-megapixel camera for capturing selfie shots. The camera setup of the phone features a 48-megapixel main camera and a pair of 2-megapixel cameras. The A74 5G which recently debuted in other markets has an additional 8-megapixel lens.
China’s OPPO A93 5G may launch as the OPPO A74 5G in India
The Snapdragon 480 chipset fuels the OPPO A74 5G with 6 GB of RAM. The device offers users 128 GB of built-in storage. it is unclear whether this phone has a microSD card slot. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. The thickness of the device is 8.4mm and it weighs 188 grams.
The OPPO A74 5G for India appears to be rebranded version of the OPPO A93 5G, which debuted in China earlier this year.
For the first time ever, OnePlus launched three phones from its latest flagship series at the same time. The OP9 lineup is indeed composed of the OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9R. Three devices with pretty different specs sheets for different price ranges. Unfortunately, the 9R has a more limited availability: it did not launch in Europe, where customers can only opt for the vanilla OnePlus 9 and the 9 Pro. In case you are making confusion with the specifications of the new trio, here is a specs comparison highlighting the differences between each model.
OnePlus 9 vs OnePlus 9 Pro vs OnePlus 9R
OnePlus 9
OnePlus 9 Pro
OnePlus 9R
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
160 x 74.2 x 8.7 mm, 192 grams
163.2 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm, 197 grams
161 x 74.1 x 8.4 mm, 189 g
DISPLAY
6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED
6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216p (Quad HD+), LTPO Fluid2 AMOLED
6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED
4500 mAh, fast charging 65W and fast wireless charging 15W
4500 mAh, fast charging 65W and fast wireless charging 50W
4500 mAh, fast charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G, IP68 waterproof
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
If you are looking for the best design, you should go for the Pro without thinking twice. One single difference makes it more attractive than its two siblings: we are talking about the curved edge-to-edge display. With the vanilla OnePlus 9 and the 9R, you get more compact designs but a flat display making both the devices uglier. The curved display of the Pro variant and its higher screen-to-body ratio makes it more elegant. Further, the Pro version is waterproof and dustproof with the IP68 certification, while the OnePlus 9 and 9R are not (if we exclude the version of the OnePlus 9 sold in the U.S. under T-Mobile).
Display
The OnePlus 9 has the most advanced display: it might be the same astonishing panel used for the OPPO Find X3 Pro. We are referring to an LTPO AMOLED display with an adaptive refresh rate (from 1 to 120 Hz), one billion colors, a 120 Hz refresh rate, a high Quad HD+ resolution, and a 1300 nit peak brightness. OnePlus 9 and 9R feature the same lower-end panel: a Full HD+ display without adaptive refresh rate but with 120 Hz and the HDR10+ certification.
Hardware/Software
The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform: the best SoC released by Qualcomm until now. It is paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage (UFS 3.1). The OnePlus 9R is inferior with its Snapdragon 870 mobile platform, but given that it is the second Qualcomm’s flagship processor in terms of performance, most of the users won’t notice the difference with the Snapdragon 888. The phones run Android 11 customized by OxygenOS in the global market, while in China they run OPPO’s ColorOS.
Camera
The killer feature of the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro is the Hasselblad camera. Despite both come with Hasselblad cameras, the OP 9 Pro is a superior camera phone because it adds an 8 MP telephoto sensor with 3.3x optical zoom beside the main 48 MP sensor and the 50 MP ultrawide camera. The OnePlus 9R not only lacks the telephoto sensor but also the 50 MP ultrawide camera, replaced by an inferior 16 MP sensor. So the best camera phone is the OnePlus 9 Pro, followed by the vanilla OP9.
Battery
OnePlus 9, 9 Pro, and 9R pack the same 4500 mAh battery, but they come with different hardware departments. The OnePlus 9 should be the one with the longest battery life because it has a more efficient display than the 9 Pro and a more efficient chipset than the 9R. But with the Pro variant, you get faster wireless charging with a power of 50W (the vanilla version has just 15W). Unfortunately, the OnePlus 9R lacks wireless charging.
Price
In the global market, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro start from €700/$838 and €900/$1080, respectively. OnePlus 9R is not available in Europe and it costs Rs. 39,999 in India. Overall, with the Pro variant you get a better display, better camera department, the IP68 certification, and faster wireless charging than the vanilla OnePlus 9. The 9R has an inferior hardware department to the OP9 and even an inferior camera department; further, it lacks wireless charging. The OP9 sits in the middle with well-balanced specifications and a non-excessive price. Which one would you go for?
TCL has expanded its TCL 20 series with four new models. The new phones are the TCL 20 Pro 5G, TCL 20L, TCL 20L+, and TCL 20S and they were announced today via a live stream.
TCL 20 Pro 5G
The TCL 20 Pro 5G is the leader of the pack and has a price tag of €549. For that price, you get a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED curved display with a centered punch hole and a Pixelworks chip that converts SDR videos to HDR. There is a Snapdragon 750G processor along with 6GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
There are four cameras on the back – a 48MP main camera with OIS, a 16MP 123° ultrawide angle camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. A 32MP sensor sits inside the punch hole.
TCL has added a 4500mAh battery and it not only supports fast charging but adds support for 15W wireless charging. The phone will go on sale tomorrow in the UK and can be purchased in Moondust Gray and Marine Blue.
TCL 20L and TCL 20L+
The TCL 20L has the same screen size as the TCL 20 Pro 5G but swaps the AMOLED display for an IPS LCD panel. It has a centered punch hole and also converts SDR videos to HDR in real-time. TCL claims it has a 91% screen-to-body ratio.
It comes with a Snapdragon 662 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage. There are four cameras on the back of the phone – a 48MP primary sensor, a. The front-facing camera is a 16MP sensor. The TCL 20L has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and stereo speakers.
There is a 5000mAh battery inside with support for 18W fast charging. Just like the TCL 20 Pro 5G, it also runs Android 11 out of the box. The phone goes on sale tomorrow for €229.
The TCL 20L+ has similar specs but its primary camera is a 64MP sensor that can record in 4K. It also has 6GB of RAM and 256GB of storage but the same Snapdragon 662 chipset. It also has Super Bluetooth, a feature that lets you connect to four Bluetooth audio devices at the same time. The price tag for the plus model is €269.
TCL 20S
The TCL 20S is a North-American exclusive device with similar specs as the TCL 20L+ but a different chipset which TCL didn’t reveal. The manufacturer says full details will be released in the coming weeks.
TCL is known to experiment with flexible displays. The company has shown concept phones with different forms of foldable displays and another with a rollable display, however, it is yet to release a commercially available foldable phone. At its launch event today, it showed off another concept device called the TCL Fold ‘n Roll. This phone not only folds but also unrolls, making it a 3-in-1 device.
The TCL Fold n’ Roll in its default state has an outward folding design. This means that in its folded state, the flexible screen covers both the front and the back.
In its folded state (smartphone mode), the front/cover display measures 6.87-inches. When unfolded, the display is 8.85-inches in size; TCL calls this phablet mode. Finally, when the display rolls out, you have a 10-inch tablet. So three different modes but a single device.
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The device has two slits at the bottom which we believe are for the speaker. There is a USB-C port and what appears to be a stylus right beside it. There is also a button at the top and we can make out three cameras that double as both front-facing cameras and rear cameras.
Is that a stylus on the far right?
TCL says the Fold ‘n Roll is a concept device but showed albeit very briefly a working prototype. Nevertheless, the company does plan to release its first commercially available foldable device later this year.
Vivo, which recently updated devices like the Vivo Y19, is bringing the Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 11 to yet another Y-series phone, the Vivo Y11.
An OTA update with firmware version rev 6.8.25 is rolling out for the Vivo Y11 in India courtesy of several Twitter users(via Piunikaweb). The update weighs about 2.9GB and is bringing the latest Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 11 to the device.
If you recall, the Vivo Y11 launched in 2019 December in India. It came with Funtouch OS 9.1 based on Android 9 Pie. The device is not getting the second major Android upgrade in India and it’s a welcoming thing.
However, what isn’t welcoming are the bugs that come along with it. Apparently, after updating the device to Android 11, users are experiencing issues like Wi-Fi disconnection, slow performance, fingerprint detection issues.
That said if you are really interested in trying out the latest Funtouch OS 11, you can try the update but if you aren’t that interested, you can wait. This is because, if the above-mentioned issues are indeed present, Vivo should roll out a hotfix soon and we suggest you hold your horses until then.
Last but not the least, if you want to know what Android 11 features are, you can read our coverage. Vivo is expected to stick with the Funtouch OS, at least for global markets for a while, as it recently revealed that it has no plans of bringing the OriginOS.
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