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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra appears on Geekbench benchmarks with 12GB of RAM

Xiaomi is holding a launch event on March 29 where the company is said to unveil multiple products including the Mi 11 Ultra. Today, the same device has visited Geekbench with 12GB of RAM.

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Mi 11 Ultra Leaked image, Credit Tech Buff PH

A Xiaomi smartphone with model number M2102K1C appears on Geekbench 5 benchmarking platform. The device scores 1,132 and 3,488 on single and multi-core scores respectively. The device in testing seems to run Snapdragon 888 chipset with Adreno 660 GPU.

The model number is said to belong to the Mi 11 Ultra and it has already been spotted on several certifications including China’s TENAA recently. Anyway, the Geekbench reveals that the device would have 12GB RAM(10.98GB relative), and run Android 11 OS.

Considering Xiaomi already unveiled the MIUI 12.5 at the Mi 11 launch event, we can expect the Mi 11 Ultra to come with it out of the box.

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Xiaomi is already hinting at a 50MP GN2 sensor on the Mi 11 Ultra. The device is said to take a great leap in camera tech compared to the non-Pro, Mi 11. The huge rectangular layout on the back will also probably have 48MP Periscope Telephoto and 48MP ultrawide lenses.

Upfront, it is likely to get a 20MP front selfie camera. Speaking of which, the device is said to have a 6.81-inch OLED QHD+ curved screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Other expected features include a 5,000mAh silicon-oxygen anode battery with 67W charging, IP68 rating, Gorilla Glass Victus protection(Display).

There are chances that Xiaomi might unveil a new 67W GaN charger at the event and a similar one has already been certified by the 3C authority.

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Redmi K40 series sales crosses 1 million units in just 23 days in China

The Redmi K40 Pro+ went on sale officially earlier today in China at around 10 AM local time. A few hours later, the company has shared the domestic sale details of the entire K40 series in the country.

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Redmi K40

As per the official Weibo post, Xiaomi has managed to sell 1 million units of the Redmi K40 series in just 23 days in China. The company thanked everyone for the love and said that it would do its best to keep the stocks in the coming days.

If you recall, the Redmi K40 series launched in China on February 25. Along with the Redmi K40, K40 Pro duo, the company also brought the top-of-the-line 2021 flagship, the Redmi K40 Pro+. However, except for the Pro+ variant, the other two devices went on sale initially.

Last year, when the Redmi K30 Pro launched, the first sale clocked 100 million yuan revenue in just 30 seconds. A few months later, the company broke the news that the entire K30 series sold 3 million units in China. Coming back, the current sales data is from Xiaomi’s own data center and the period of calculation is March 4 0:00- March 26 14:00.

Redmi K40 series feature the same 6.67-inch E4 AMOLED display panels. However, they differ in chipset and cameras. The non-Pro has Snapdragon 870 chipset, while the Redmi K40 Pro variants have Snapdragon 888.

You can read our extensive comparison to know the differences between the Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro, and Redmi K40 Pro+.

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Chuwi CoreBook Xe launching soon, features Intel’s DG1 discrete GPU

Back in CES 2020, Intel had unveiled its first discrete graphics card dubbed the DG1, which was officially called the Iris Xe Max. This GPU was unveiled to break to duopoly of NVIDIA and AMD in the market, with the Chuwi CoreBook Xe being the first laptop to feature the company’s new graphics card.

Chuwi

The Chuwi CoreBook Xe will feature the Iris Xe Max discrete GPU and is set to launch across the globe sometime in April 2021, with an expected price tag of around 599 US Dollars. For those unaware, the DG1 is a part of Team Blue’s new XE architecture, which is built on the 10nm process. It features 96 EU (execution units), along with 768 core stream processors, with clock frequency of 1.65GHz, and 4GB of VRAM.

The DG1 also supports Intel’s Deeplink technology, which also improves video encoding performance for productivity, while the GPU is also capable enough to run AAA level games like Destiny 2 as its performance was close to that of an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti MAX-Q. Talking about the laptop, the Chuwi CoreBook Xe is targeted towards professionals and is positioned as a business notebook.

Chuwi

Under the hood, the upcoming notebook houses a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, which features four cores and eight threads. Its maximum clock speed can reach up to 4.2GHz. Furthermore, it sports a 15.6 inch display that has an aspect ratio of 16:9 and is an IPS panel. Prospective buyers can also choose between a 1080p panel or a 2K display as well. For memory, the company is offering 8GB of DDR4 RAM paired with 256GB of SSD storage and support for up to 1TB of SSD expansion.

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Huawei patents long range wireless charging technology

Huawei has just filed a patent for a new technology. This patent is for a new “wireless charging system,” which is capable of ranged transmission. In other words, it describes a system that is capable of raising the distance for the wireless charging technology.

Huawei

According to an ITHome report, the patent with a publication number CN112564295A describes a wireless charging technology, which is capable of transmission while having a distance between transmitting electrode and the one receiving electrode. To put it simply, its ranged form of wireless charging technology. Looking at the patent description, it states that current wireless charging technology requires two coils to be placed directly opposite to each other, with the distance between the two being very close to transmit power.

This greatly limits the application of the wireless charging technology. Thus, the patent from the Chinese tech giant states that it could work with a variety of materials like iron, aluminum, copper, other alloys, metal pipes, and various other items. Furthermore, it also adds that the technology can also use humans, animals, soil, earth, sea water and other non metallic dielectric objects to as well, as long as its conductivity is greater than that of air to pass a charge through them.

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The patent from Huawei seeks to raise the applications of wireless charging technology as a whole. By increasing the effective range of charging, this technology could be a boon for various other products apart from smartphones as well, including smartwatches and smart bands. Unfortunately, we have no way of knowing if the company is actually working on such a product or is simply covering all bases.

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Black Shark 4 series sales cross 200 million Yuan ($30mn) in just 5 minutes after launch

The Black Shark 4 series has seen already seen success in China. The company announced earlier today (26th March 2021) that the series reached 200 million yuan (roughly 30 million US Dollars) in sales in just 5 minutes into the launch.

Black Shark

In a Weibo post, a Chinese microblogging website, the smartphone manufacturer shared that its latest lineup has seen strong sales immediately after its launch. This includes the Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro from the company. The series went on sale earlier today and started from a price tag of 2,499 Yuan (roughly 382 US Dollars). Talking about the device, the base variant arrive four memory configuration models with different price tags.

This includes a 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB, 12GB+128GB, and 12GB+256GB variants. On the other hand, the Pro version arrive in just three variants, namely 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, and the 16GB+512GB versions. Each model arrives with a different price tag, but unfortunately, the company didn’t reveal which variant saw the most sales for the entire lineup.

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Under the hood, the base variant features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, while the Pro version houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. Both devices also sport a 6.67-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) Samsung E4 Super AMOLED flat display that support 144Hz refresh rate and 720Hz multi-finger touch sampling rate. Notably, the gaming smartphone is powered by a large 4,500mAh battery pack that supports up to 120W fast charging.

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Redmi K40 series bags A+ rating from DisplayMate

Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi K40 series in late February. The lineup includes three smartphones, namely Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro, and Redmi K40 Pro+. A month after these device’s launch, all three of them have been rated A+ by DisplayMate.

Redmi K40 Pro

DisplayMate calls itself “an industry standard for optimizing, calibrating, testing, evaluating, and comparing all types of displays” on its website. The company mostly reviews high-end devices.

However, the Redmi K40 series phones are not expensive. But they still come with a high-quality display. As a result, DisplayMate has rated their display A+.

According to the firm, the display on the Redmi K40 series comes close to ‘Text Book Perfect Calibration Accuracy and Performance’. Further, this panel is ‘Visually Indistinguishable From Perfect’.

As far as specs are concerned, the three smartphones in the Redmi K40 series flaunt an identical display. All three sport a 6.67-inch Samsung E4 Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+).

Redmi K40 Pro

This panel not only supports up to 120Hz refresh rate but also 360Hz touch sampling rate. Further, this screen has a 1,300 nits peak brightness level, 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, JNCD≈0.36, and ΔE≈0.35.

That said, although the Redmi K40 series is exclusive to China, the same phones will be available in global markets with a different name. The Redmi K40 is already official for international markets as POCO F3. But it will be called Mi 11X in India. Whereas, the Redmi K40 Pro+ will be sold as Mi 11X Pro in India and Mi 11i elsewhere. Lastly, the Redmi K40 Pro may not launch outside China.

 

 

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Apple to launch new AirPods in third quarter, suppliers begin production

The next generation of the Apple AirPods are expected to launch in the third quarter of this year, with production for the popular hearables already being underway, as per sources close to the matter.

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According to a DigiTimes report (Via MacRumors), the Cupertino based giant is planning on launching the new iteration of the AirPods, its truly wireless earbuds in the third quarter of 2021. The report adds that one of the iPhone maker’s supplier has already began production as well. The supplier in question is the Taiwan based ASE Technology. Unfortunately, there are currently no further details available at this moment regarding the matter.

Although, the timeframe for the launch is in line with previous reports, which were from known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The analyst believed that the company will begin the production of the third generation of AirPods will begin mass production in the third quarter of this year, which runs from July to September. Prior to this, Kuo believed that the next gen AirPods would launch in the first half of this year, but that seems to no longer be the case.

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As per other recent report, the AirPods 3 is expected to feature a design similar to that of the AirPods Pro. This includes having a shorter stem, but without the silicone ear tips or the active noise cancellation. The lack of these features would enable a lower price tag as well. Unfortunately, that’s all we have to go on for now, so stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.

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Xiaomi teases liquid lens tech on its upcoming Mi Mix smartphone’s camera

The upcoming Xiaomi Mi Mix series smartphone has just been teased by the company. As per recent Weibo posts, a Chinese microblogging website, the device will feature a liquid lens on its rear camera module.

In the recent teasers (1,2) on the social media platform, the latest Mi Mix series device will feature a camera with a liquid lens. For those unaware, this lens technology, as the name implies, features a layer of liquid that enables its focus and focal length to change depending on the electrical voltage that is applied on this layer. Through this, the Chinese tech giant will be able to have one camera of the Mi Mix handset capable of taking telephoto to even macro shots as well.

Furthermore, its camera will also be able to offer fast auto focus as well. The new device is expected to be unveiled on 29th March 2021. While liquid lens isn’t a new technology, it is more commonly used in industrial applications where traditional lenses might wear out quickly due to moving mechanical parts. Although, due to their compact size, the lens technology has become appealing prospect for smartphone vendors in recent times.

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Technically, a single camera sensor with a liquid lens can theoretically be capable of serving the purpose of various kinds of cameras, which are usually found on the rear of most flagship smartphone of today. Notably, even Huawei has been reportedly been planning on using liquid lens technology for its smartphones as well. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra to feature silicon-oxygen anode battery, enables faster charging and thinner size

The launch of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is just around the corner. But just prior to its launch, a company official has revealed the new battery technology that is used in the upcoming high end flagship smartphone.

The Senior Product Marketing Manager and Global Spokesperson of Xiaomi, Daniel D, shared new details of the Mi 11 Ultra on Twitter, earlier today (26th March 2021). As per the official, the premium grade handset features a new super fast charging silicon-oxygen anode battery technology. This new battery offers few ‘Core’ benefits, like enabling the battery to be thinner, while also be capable of faster charging rates as well.

Furthermore, Daniel further added that this new battery technology is also similar to the ones used in electric vehicles, saying that it adds “nano scale silicon materials to the negative electrode to increase theoretical gram capacity 10x vs graphite.” In other words, the switch to silicon-oxygen anode battery would supposedly allow the Mi 11 Ultra from the Chinese tech giant to carry a larger capacity of power while also being capable of faster charging rates.

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render by Ben Geskin

Talking about the device, it is Xiaomi’s latest flagship smartphone. which will arrive with Snapdragon 888 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. It will also offer features like 67W fast wired charging, 67W fast wireless charging, and 10W reverse charging and will be powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack. It sports a 6.81-inch OLED QHD+ screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The device is expected to launch on 29th March 2021 so stay tuned for more updates.

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Samsung Galaxy F02s India price leaked ahead of launch

The upcoming Galaxy F02s by Samsung is expected to be a rebranded Galaxy A02s/Galaxy M02s, as per its Google Play Console listing. Ahead of this smartphone’s official launch in India, its price has been tipped on the internet.

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Samsung Galaxy M02s

According to Twitter user Abhishek Yadav, Samsung will be soon launching the Galaxy F02s in India. That phone will be available in two storage variants for the following price tags.

Samsung Galaxy F02s India Price (Leaked)

  • 3GB + 32GB – ₹8,999 ($124)
  • 4GB + 64GB – ₹9,999 ($138)

It is worth noting that the Galaxy M02s (same phone with a different name) is also sold at the same price in India. Hence, the only difference between the two could be their availability and maybe rear pattern as well as colors.

For those unaware, the Galaxy M series of smartphones are exclusive to Amazon and Samsung Shop (online) in India. On the other hand, the Galaxy F series is only available on Flipkart and Samsung Shop. These handsets are also sold by select offline retailers across the country.

As far as specs as concerned, we can expect the Galaxy F02s to come with a 6.5-inch HD+ display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, 13MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup, 5MP selfie camera, dedicated MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, One UI Core 2.x based on Android 10, 5,000mAh battery, and 15W fast charging.

 

 

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G to be available in India from March 30

Last year, Samsung launched the Galaxy S20 FE 5G in September last year and was made available for purchase in October. The South Korean giant had launched the Galaxy S20 FE 4G variant in India and now the 5G variant is on its way.

Now, a new report coming from Mukul Sharma claims that the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G edition will be launched and be available for purchase in India from 30th March. The development comes as the smartphone was recently spotted on the support page of the Samsung India website.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Cloud Navy

The major change in the device apart from the support for 5G connectivity is that is comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset instead of the Samsung Exynos 990 SoC found in the 4G variant.

As for the pricing details, the device is expected to be priced under Rs 50,000 (~$690) and is likely to compete against the likes of the OnePlus 9 series in the Indian market as well as some of the newly launched premium phones.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition is an IP68 rated smartphone that features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ S-AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. The device ships with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

It has a 32-megapixel selfie camera and a triple camera system featuring a 12-megapixel main camera with OIS, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens with 123-degree FOV, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with OIS and 3x optical zoom. It runs an Android operating system with One UI on top and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery that comes with support for 25W fast charging.

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Xiaomi to make EVs by partnering with China’s Great Wall Motor: Report

Xiaomi is apparently planning on building its own electric car. The smartphone maker will reportedly be using the factory of China’s Great Wall Motor Co Ltd, a local automobile maker.

Xiaomi Mi Car

According to a Reuters report, sources close to the matter revealed that the Chinese tech giant is the latest firm that is joining the EV (electric vehicles) race. While the company is known for its wide range of consumer electronics products, it is now supposedly diversifying to a new market as well. Since the report first surfaced regarding Xiaomi possibly making its own electric car, the company’s stock price surged by 9 percent earlier today (26th March 2021).

Meanwhile the Great Wall’s Hong Kong stock also rose by 15 percent. At the moment, Xiaomi, which is one of the largest smartphone vendors in the world, is planning on partnering with Great Wall Motors to build EVs under its own brand, as per two of the sources that declined from being identified as the information has yet to be made public. Furthermore, the smartphone maker will aim its electric cars at the mass market.

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In other words, it EVs will have a broader position, similar to that of its electronics products, as per these two sources. Notably, Great Wall Motors has yet to offer its manufacturing services to other companies and will also be providing engineering consultancy to speed up the project as well according to one of the sources. Unfortunately, both Xiaomi and Great Wall have declined to comment on this report so stay tuned for more updates.

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POCO M2 Reloaded could be the next POCO smartphone for India

POCO launched the POCO M2 in India in September 2020. This smartphone can be considered as a better Redmi 9 Prime with a cheaper price tag. Now, six months after its release, the brand may launch a new variant of this handset in the country.

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According to a report by XDA Developers, Xiaomi is working on a new smartphone called POCO M2 Reloaded. The existence of this phone was spotted by XDA senior member Kacper Skrzypek (@kacskrz) in the MIUI code.

Unfortunately, nothing else is known about this handset except for its name. Anyway, going by its name, it could be similar to the original POCO M2 with some minor changes.

For those unaware, the POCO M2 is a rebranded Redmi 9 original model, which is sold as Redmi 9 Prime in India. This device is powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC paired with 6GG RAM and 64GB/128GB internal storage.

Some of its notable features inclue a plastic build, 6.53-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel, 13MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 8MP selfie camera, fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, MIUI 11 based on Android 10 (upgradable to MIUI 12), 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging.

As of late January 2021, POCO had sold more than a million units of POCO M2 in India.

 

 

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Honor Pad 7 Wi-Fi version goes on sale in China; price starts at 1,399 yuan ($214)

Honor recently launched the Honor Pad 7 in its home country China and today, the device goes on sale. While the company has launched the Wi-Fi and LTE variants in the market, only the Wi-Fi versions are available for purchase.

The 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage model is priced at 1,399 yuan (~$214) while the 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage model costs 1,699 yuan which is around $260. It comes in two color options — Blue and Dark Grey.

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Honor Pad 7

The Honor Tab 7 comes with a 10.1-inch Full HD display with 1920 x 1200 pixels screen resolution and a screen-to-body ratio of 80 percent. Further, the screen is certified by TUV Rheinland for eye protection.

It is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22T chipset, which is a major change compared to its predecessor which was powered by Huawei’s HiSilicon Kirin 710A SoC. The tablet is running the Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box with Magic UI 4.0 on top.

To make multitasking easier for the users, the company is offering support for Split Screen for up to four different applications. It allows users to run and use different applications simultaneously. For instance, it can be used to listening to lectures, checking materials, and taking notes — all at the same time.​​​

The device features a 5-megapixel camera on the back and a 2-megapixel snapper on the front for taking selfies and video calling. It is powered by a 5,100mAh battery.

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Amazfit T-Rex Pro launched in India for ₹12,999 ($180)

Earlier this week, Huami launched the Amazfit T-Rex Pro for the global markets. At the event, the company only revealed the pricing and availability for the western markets and SEA region. But now, the firm has officially announced the rugged smartwatch’s price in India. In fact, the wearable is already on sale in the country starting today.

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The newly launched Amazfit T-Rex Pro is a spec upgrade over the Amazfit T-Rex. The latest rugged smartwatch from Huami looks identical to the original but features certain additional features that make it a Pro.

The wearable is priced at ₹12,999 ($180) in India. As of now, it can be only purchased from the brand’s official website. Customers can pick it up in either Meteorite Black, Desert Grey, or Steel Blue color option. The older model from last year is currently retailing for ₹9,999 in the region.

As mentioned in the beginning, the Amazift T-Rex Pro features a similar design as the vanilla Amazfit T-Rex with some updated specs. These upgrades include a SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen level monitoring, BioTracker™ 2 PPG Bio-Tracking Optical Sensor, 10ATM water-resistance, 15 military-grade certifications, 100+ sports modes, 3-axis gyroscope sensor, barometer, improved UI, and BeidDOu as well as GALILEO in addition to GPS and GLONASS for location tracking.

However, the Pro model only offers up to 18-day battery life on typical usage compared to 20 days on the original despite featuring the same 390mAh battery and a 1.3-inch circular AMOLED display with a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels.

 

 

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Realme 8 5G and Realme 8i smartphones to soon launch in India

A couple of days ago, Realme launched its latest smartphone lineup in the Indian market — the Realme 8 series, which includes the Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro. Now, the company is gearing up to launch a couple of other devices in the same series.

A new report claims that the China-based company could soon launch Realme 8 5G and the Realme 8i smartphones in India. This was also confirmed by Madhav Sheth, Vice President and CEO of Realme India and Europe.

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Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro

During an interview with the Financial Express, Madhav Sheth said, “We will have a Realme 8 5G version soon (but not so early). We have to understand that adding 5G with these features will incur additional costs.”

While the launch date and the pricing details have not been revealed yet, the report speculates that the Realme 8 5G could be priced between Realme 8 and 8 Pro, which are Rs 14,999 ($~207) and Rs 17,999 (~$248). If that turns out to be true, then the phone could be the cheapest 5G in the Indian market.

Currently, there is no information available about the upcoming Realme 8i smartphone but going by the name, the device is likely to be the toned-down variant of the standard Realme 8 smartphone in India. We expect to know more about the phones in the coming weeks as the launch date nears.

Apart from these two phones, the company is also preparing to launch its flagship smartphone — Realme GT in the Indian market. The phone has already been launched in China and when it goes official in India, it could be the most expensive from the company.

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Huawei to release HarmonyOS Beta 3 later this month; stable version coming in April

Huawei has been working on its own HarmonyOS (HongMeng OS in China) for a few years and now the Chinese giant is gearing up to launch a new version of the HarmonyOS Beta 3.

The Beta 3 of HarmonyOS is coming later this year for testing, from 31st March, while the stable version for commercial use will be released as soon as April.

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For those who are unaware, HarmonyOS Beta was released for smartphone developers while on 22nd February, Huawei CEO of Consumer Business, Yu Chengdong, said that the new version will be released in April and all of the company’s phone will be upgraded to HarmonyOS, starting with Mate X2 foldable smartphone.

The report coming from China, which got information from the on-site staff at Huawei, claims that the release of the new HarmonyOS will happen early in April. The report also mentions live demonstration that the HarmonyOS-powered smartphones can be connected with home audio-visual, fitness equipment, and small household appliances, and related functions can be quickly activated using the device.

The first batch of devices that are set to receive the latest update related to this operating system includes Huawei Mate X2, Huawei Mate 40 series, and the Huawei P40 series. The company is also working on a new flagship smartphone, the Huawei P50 series, which has been delayed because of U.S. sanctions.

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Microsoft releases two new Xbox Wireless Controllers and they are gorgeous

Microsoft has announced two new controllers for the Xbox consoles. The new controllers are dubbed Electric Volt and Daystrike Camo Special Edition. The new controllers are compatible with the new Xbox Series S/X consoles, Xbox One, Windows 10 PCs, and Android mobile phones and tablets.

Xbox Wireless Controllers

The Xbox Wireless Controller Electric Volt has a similar design to the Shock Blue and Pulse Red controllers. The top is covered in a yellow resin that is not available on any other Xbox hardware. The two joysticks have the same color. The underside of the controller keeps the same white finish as the Shock Blue and Pulse Red controllers.

Microsoft says the new controller will be available for $64.99 starting April 27 in most Xbox markets worldwide. It will also be available at select retailers and on the Microsoft Store.

The Xbox Wireless Controller Daystrike Camo Special Edition is the third in the Camo series. The other two are Night Ops Camo that was announced in 2019 and Arctic Camo Special Edition that was announced last year.

The new controller is a combination of two shades of red and a shade of gray and black. It is the first of the Camo edition with a textured grip for the triggers and the first of the Xbox wireless controllers to have the entire surface of the bumpers textured. The Camo Special Edition controller will go on sale on May 4 in most Xbox markets worldwide for $69.99.

Xbox Icon Collection

Microsoft also announced new clothing gear alongside the new controllers. The Xbox Icon Collection which includes t-shirts, hoodies, shorts, and pants is inspired by the new controllers and will be available in unisex sizes starting April 21. Microsoft says there will be limited quantities available, so you should hurry once they are available.

 

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Redmi Note 10 Pro Max vs Realme X7 vs OPPO F19 Pro: Specs Comparison

At the moment, Xiaomi, Realme, and OPPO are the most interesting brands in the global market when it comes to budget phones. The latest affordable phones released by these three brands embrace a lot of price segments: today, we want to talk about the midrange. The Redmi Note 10 was recently announced in the Indian market with the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max as the most advanced variant of the lineup. It has several competitors from other brands: among the latest ones sold in the same price range, we got the Realme X7 5G and OPPO F19 Pro. Here is a comparison between their specifications.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max vs Realme X7 5G vs OPPO F19 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max Realme X7 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 164.5 x 76.2 x 8.1 mm, 192 grams 160.9 x 74.4 x 8.1 mm, 175 grams 160.1 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm, 172 grams
DISPLAY  6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 411 ppi, AMOLED  6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, octa-core 2.3 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 800U, octa-core 2.4 GHz Mediatek Helio P95, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE  Android 11, MIUI Android 10, Realme UI Android 11, ColorOS
CONNECTIVITY 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 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA Quad 108 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.5 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
BATTERY 5020 mAh, fast charging 33W 4300 mAh, fast charging 65W 4310 mAh, fast charging 30W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G, splash resistant (IP52) Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot

Design

The most attractive design belongs to the OPPO F19 Pro. Despite it is not built with premium materials, it is more suggestive because it is thinner, it is a lighter phone and it even comes with a higher screen-to-body ratio than Realme X7 5G. OPPO phones are always a warranty when it comes to aesthetics and the company is very careful about details. While OPPO F19 Pro offers the most attractive design, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is more interesting in terms of build quality, since it comes with the IP52 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant. But it has bigger dimensions and it is thicker and heavier.

 

Display

If you need the most advanced display, then you should go for the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max without thinking twice. First of all, it has a high refresh rate: up to 120 Hz, while Realme X7 5G and OPPO F19 Pro come with a standard refresh rate. Further, it has the HDR10 certification for better image quality on streaming platforms, as well as a higher 1200 nits peak brightness. There is no challenge: besides being a wider panel, the display of the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is superior. However, you still get a very good experience with the AMOLED panels found on the Realme X7 5G and the OPPO F19 Pro.

 

Hardware/Software

The hardware king here is the Realme X7 5G. It is the only one to feature 5G connectivity and it has a stronger processor: the Dimensity 800U by MediaTek, which is actually comparable to the Snapdragon 765G by Qualcomm. The chipset is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. Right after, we got the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max powered by the Snapdragon 732G paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and UFS 2.2 native storage. The OPPO F19 Pro has the weakest chipset: the Helio P95. All the phones run Android 11 out of the box.

 

Camera

The camera of the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is actually superior thanks to a 108 MP main sensor. With the Realme X7 5G you get an inferior 64 MP main camera, while the OPPO F19 Pro has an even worse 48 MP sensor. None of these devices is a camera phone, but the closest one to a real camera phone is Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. It even comes with a better 5 MP macro camera. When it comes to selfies, Realme X7 5G wins with its 32 MP front snapper.

 

Battery

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is the best even when it comes to battery life, thanks to its bigger 5020 mAh battery. But the Realme X7 5G is able to charge faster thanks to 65W fast charging technology.

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, Realme X7 5G and OPPO F19 Pro: Price

The starting price of the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is Rs. 19999, Realme X7 5G begins from the same price, while OPPO F19 Pro starts from Rs. 21,490. If we only consider the specifications (and not the design) it makes no sense to choose OPPO F19 Pro with these prices. The Realme X7 5G is the best for those who care about 5G and performance, but Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is the best overall because it features a better display, cameras, and battery.

 

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max vs Realme X7 5G vs OPPO F19 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max

PROS

  • IP52 dust resistant and splash resistant
  • Wider display
  • Better screen
  • Stereo speakers
  • IR blaster
  • Bigger battery
  • Great cameras

CONS

  • Dimensions

 

Realme X7 5G

PROS

  • 5G
  • Great performance
  • Faster charging (65W)
  • Best selfie camera

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

OPPO F19 Pro

PROS

  • Thinner and lighter
  • Good price
  • Wider availability

CONS

  • Inferior hardware

 

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Motorola’s promo makes the Moto G 5G a better buy than the Moto G50

The Moto G50 was one of the two Motorola phones announced today. Motorola says that the phone will go on sale next month with a starting price of €249.99. Right now, Motorola is running a promo on its phones, and the offer on the Moto G 5G makes it a better buy than the Moto G50.

Moto G 5G
Moto G 5G

The Moto G 5G was announced last November as a more affordable version of the Moto G 5G Plus. It had a starting price of €299.99 for the 4+64GB version while the 6+128GB version had a launch price of €349.99. Motorola is currently running a limited-time sales promotion that brings the price of the base model down to €249 in Spain. This is the same price the 4+64GB version of the newly launched Moto G50 will sell for when it goes on sale on April 15, and if you ask us, the Moto G 5G seems to be the better deal.

Below is a comparison of the specs of both devices:

Moto G 5GMoto G50
6.7-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080) LCD screen with a centered punch hole6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 720) LCD screen with a waterdrop notch
60Hz refresh rate
HDR 10
90Hz refresh rate
Snapdragon 750G 5GSnapdragon 480 5G
4GB RAM + 64GB

6GB RAM + 128GB
4GB RAM + 64GB

6GB RAM + 128GB
Triple-rear cameras:

48MP f/1.7 main camera

8MP f/2.4 118° ultrawide angle camera

2MP f/2.4 macro camera
Triple-rear cameras:

48MP f/1.7 main camera

5MP f/2.4 macro camera

2MP f/2.4 depth camera
16MP front-facing camera13MP front-facing camera
NFC
Dual-band Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.1
USB-C
Audio jack
MicroSD card support
Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
NFC
Dual-band Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0
USB-C
Audio jack
MicroSD card support
Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
5000mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging (20W charger included in the box)5000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging (10W charger included in the box)
Android 10 with a promised update to Android 11Android 11

The Moto G 5G may not have a high refresh rate but it has an FHD+ display which is better than the HD+ screen of the Moto G50. It also has a more powerful processor.

Another area where it is better than the Moto G50 is the camera department. Both phones have the same primary camera but you will agree that an ultrawide angle camera is more useful than a macro camera which the Moto G 5G also has.

Moto G 5G discount

Both the Moto G 5G and the Moto G50 have a 5000mAh battery but the former supports a faster charging technology and comes with the maximum supported charger. The Moto G50 supports a slower 15W fast charging and comes with an even slower 10W charger. This means that if you want to charge your phone at the maximum supported rating, you will have to purchase a new charger.

The only downside for the Moto G 5G is that it runs Android 10. Motorola has confirmed that it will be updated to Android 11 but we don’t know when it will begin to roll out.

You can grab the Moto G 5G 4+64GB for €249 on the Motorola Spain website. The promotion runs until April 5 and you get a free gift with your purchase, so hurry.

 

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