Apple has just patented a new design for a future Apple Watch, which features a unique wrap around flexible display. This means that the wearable would also arrive with a digitally customizable band.
According to a MacRumorsreport, the Cupertino based giant filed a new patent titled “Display Module and System Applications,” which was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. In this document, the company outlines the design for a unique flexible display that would span the entire length of the band of its smartwatch. This display would have to be flexible enough to contour to the shape of the users’ arm to fit like a regular watch’s band.
The iPhone maker also explained the design, which would include a display with a “plurality of interconnects” that extends “through the display substrate from the front surface to the back surface, and an array of LEDs are in the display area and electrically connected with the plurality of interconnects.” Furthermore, the wearable’s battery, processor, ambient light sensor, and other crucial components can be fixed with an enclosure on the rear of the large display panel.
The patent also points out that the OLED display might be sensitive to air and moisture degradation without a protective glass cover along with other “problematic” issues due to the use of “interconnects.” On the other hand, the design would enable the company to offer “minimized” bezels around the display for a more appealing design, or even possibly “eliminate” the bezel entirely. Unfortunately, it is unknown if the company is actually working on such a product or covering all bases.
Meizu, the Chinese smartphone maker has today announced that the company’s last year’s flagship smartphone lineup, the Meizu 17 series, will be joining the “Three Zero Mobile” family in a couple of months.
The company is gearing up to roll out the Flyme 9 operating system for the smartphones which promises to offer a pure experience to the users, without any ads, push notifications, or pre-installed applications on the device.
This new operating system update will be available for the users of the Meizu 17 series smartphones in the month of May. The company has also said that all the new devices from Meizu will now come with a similar user experience. It started to do the same with the newly launched Meizu 18 series.
Earlier, the company had said that all the applications on the smartphone will need to be authorized by the users as the company is aiming to protect users’ privacy and security and giving control to the users.
The Meizu 17 smartphone features a 6.6-inch S-AMOLED Full HD+ display which comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core processor, coupled with 8GB RAM.
In the camera department, the phone comes with a quad-camera setup on the back that includes a 64-megapixel primary shooter, a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 5-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The device runs the Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Flyme OS 8.1 on top. Ever since the launch of the phone, Meizu has been regularly pushing updates and introducing new features. The phone is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging technology.
Apple had made a major shift away from Intel and its processors for its Mac series of computers, in favor of its self designed ARM based chips. But despite losing Apple as a major customer, the chip maker is apparently planning on reentering the iPhone makers supply chain.
Rather than simply supply its Intel Core processors again, the company aims on getting Apple back through its new foundry business that is called Intel Foundry Services or IFS, as per a PhoneArenareport. The IFS will be run by the company’s Senior Vice President Randhir Thakur and will compete with other tech giants like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and even Qualcomm. These four brands design their own chips but do not produce them and contract other firms like TSMC and Samsung.
Team Blue will be spending about 20 billion US Dollars to open two new fabs in Chandler, Arizona. Notably, the move from the company also arrives as the world suffers a major shortage of semiconductors, which has affected various companies and industries across the globe. The company’s CEO Pat Gelsinger stated that the foundry business will be a part of a market that is estimated to reach a 100 billion US Dollars in value by 2025.
Apple has relied on TSMC, the world’s largest contract chip maker, for its chips, so it will be difficult for Intel and the IFS to get some orders from the smartphone maker. At the moment, Intel uses a 10nm and 14nm process nodes for the chips it designs and manufactures. The company is also on track for 7nm chips during the second quarter of this year. While it already makes its own chips, the company also plans on increasing the use of third party chip makers like TSMC, Samsung and others.
OnePlus launched the OnePlus 9 series in China today. Unlike the global variants, the models sold in the home market run ColorOS 11 as confirmed by the company ahead of the official announcement. But they come with one exception that is not applicable to OPPO smartphones running the same software.
The OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro for China ship with ColorOS 11.2 based on Android 11. The brand calls it ColorOS for OnePlus, just like MIUI for POCO. This version of ColorOS comes with some tweaks like realme UI.
It is a known fact that OnePlus started its journey as an enthusiast brand. The company is known for its community. All of its products are popular in the custom ROM community, thanks to the firm’s commitment towards releasing proper kernel source code on time.
In fact, OnePlus even sends out its devices to potential developers for third-party software development. Similar to Xiaomi, the warranty of the company’s phones do not void on rooting.
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Continuing its legacy, at the OnePlus 9 series China launch conference, the brand confirmed that users need not worry about their smartphone’s warranty on rooting though they now run ColorOS. OnePlus had to specifically clarify it since OPPO and realme (realme UI) handsets running the same OS do not have this exception.
Also, it is worth noting that the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro are not only cheaper in China but also come with a 2-year warranty. That said, do you think OnePlus should use ColorOS globally? Do let us know in the comment section below.
OnePlus recently launched its next-generation flagship lineup, the OnePlus 9 series and the top-end device in the series is the OnePlus 9 Pro. Soon after the announcement, JerryRigEverything shared a video showcasing the phone’s durability test.
To protect it from scratches, the phone comes with a screen protector pre-installed. After removing the film from the top, it started scratching from level 6 while deeper grooves started forming at level 7, which is pretty standard.
The device also comes with an optical in-display fingerprint sensor and even after scratching the screen at level 7, the sensor works fine without any issues, which is impressive but not surprising for a flagship device.
The OnePlus 9 Pro has a metal build and the buttons on the phone are also made up of metal, making the device more durable than the plastic body. Further, the phone is rated IP68, making it water and dust-resistant.
The highlight of the device is the camera module for which the company has partnered with Hasselblad this time. There are four sensors on the back, along with an LED flash, and it’s good to see that scratching the camera module doesn’t affect the phone.
The final test performed on the device was the bend test to check the phone’s durability. It was tested by trying to bend the smartphone both inwards and outways. The device survived both tests without any issues, not even a crack.
Yesterday, OnePlus launched the OnePlus 9 series for the global markets. The lineup includes a total of three devices, namely OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9R (India only). The brand even unveiled its first-ever smartwatch (OnePlus Watch) at this event. Now, a day later, the company has announced all these products in its home country China except the 9R.
OnePlus 9 Pro
Since we know everything about the latest OnePlus products, we will be only talking about their price and availability in China. To learn about their specs and features, do check out their below-listed global coverages.
That said, the new OnePlus smartphones and smartwatch will be sold for the following price tags in China.
OnePlus 9 China Price
8GB + 128GB – ¥3,799 ($582)
12GB + 256GB – ¥4,299 ($659)
OnePlus 9 Pro China Price
8GB + 128GB – ¥4,999 ($766)
8GB + 256GB – ¥5,499 ($843)
12GB + 256GB – ¥5,999 ($919)
OnePlus Watch China Price
OnePlus Watch Classic Edition – ¥999 ($153)
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OnePlus Watch
Unlike the global models, the OnePlus 9 series sold in China comes with a 2-year warranty. That’s not all, despite running ColorOS 11, the warranty of the devices will not void on rooting.
The smartphones will be available for pre-orders later today and will ship from March 30 when they will be hitting the shelves.
Apple is expected to offer compensation to Samsung Display, the former’s supplier of OLED panels, over a shortfall in orders for displays, as per industry sources close to the matter.
Previously, we had reported on Samsung Display’s shipments for the month of January 2021, which fell by 9 percent month on month to 45 million units. One of the primary reasons for this decline was the lackluster sales of the Cupertino based giant’s iPhone 12 mini. Due to this, Apple had adjusted its production of its iPhone 12 series, with overall production falling by about 20 percent in the first half of this year as iPhone 12 mini units being responsible for the majority of these cuts.
At the moment, the South Korean display maker is the company’s sole supplier of 5.4 inch OLED panels for the iPhone 12 minis, which is the smallest variant of the latest lineup. Now, sources from within the industry believe that Apple will may have to pay a penalty of sorts to Samsung once again, as orders did not meet the minimum required quantity.
As per previous reports, the iPhone maker apparently paid the South Korean tech giant an estimated 648 million US Dollars back in 2019 and about 1 billion US Dollars in 2020 over subpar orders of Samsung Display’s OLED panels. One source stated that “It is uncertain whether Apple would pay a penalty to Samsung Display, but considering its contract history and sluggish sales of the iPhone 12 mini, it is likely that Apple will compensate Samsung Display.”
The Chinese smartphone maker realme is expected to launch a new entry-level smartphone called realme C11 (2021). This device has already received multiple certifications. Ahead of its official announcement, the handset has been now certified by FCC as well.
According to the FCC listing, the upcoming realme C11 (2021) with model number RMX3231 will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery. Hence, the phone will measure 165.2 x 76.4 x 8.9mm in dimensions and weigh 190g. Lastly, as for software, the device will run Android 11 (realme UI 2.0) out of the box.
Going by the previous certifications, this affordable handset will be limited to 4G and could release in markets like India (BIS), Thailand (NBTC), Indonesia (TKDN), and more. Unfortunately, nothing else is known about this phone a the moment.
Anyway, as per its predecessor (realme C11), we can expect realme C11 2021 to come with an HD+ display, dual-camera setup, single-band WiFi, 3.5mm headphone jack, MicroSD card slot, and a MicroUSB port.
What are your thoughts on the forthcoming entry-level smartphone from realme? What chipset do you think it will be powered by? Do let us know in the comment section below.
Huawei has not been as vibrant as it used to in terms of product releases, no thanks to sanctions by the Trump’s U.S administration that cut off the company from access to chip for its smartphones. Huawei was able to launch the Mate X2 foldable phone with a Kirin 9000 chip as a result of inventories it stockpiled before the ban went into effect. In the same manner, the company is also expected to announce the Huawei P50 around April this year.
Huawei P50 render Credit: Steve (@Onleaks)/Voice
The renders of the P50 series consisting of the P50 and P50 Pro were shared by noted tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer (@Onleaks) on Voice recently. The renders not only gave us a glimpse of the front aspect of the models but also the rear designs. Yet again, the P50’s rear protective case has appeared online to lend some credence to the rendered design. The protective case contains two large cut-outs at the rear for the camera modules.
The Huawei P50 series is expected to arrive with a dual-camera setup with the two camera sensors having an extraordinarily large round aperture each of equal sizes. However, the configuration of the camera setup is yet to be revealed. There are speculations, though, that the P50’s camera setup will include an industry-first 1-inch Sony IMX800 sensor.
This leaked protective case is a third-party accessory but it goes to confirm that the device will likely arrive with the unique design that was leaked by Onleaks. We expect more details of the P50 series to emerge as the expected launch date draws closer.
iQOO, the sub-brand of Vivo that makes premium devices, has confirmed that it will be launching its new Z-series smartphone, dubbed iQOO Z3, on 25th March in China. Now, ahead of the launch, the company has revealed some key specifications.
Today, the company has revealed that the iQOO Z3 features a display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. Further, it has been revealed that the device also supports high-frame games. Earlier, it was reported that the display will have a Full HD+ (2408 x 1080 pixels) screen resolution and 480ppi pixel density.
Recently, iQOO also confirmed that the smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 786G chipset, accompanied by 8GB of RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It is expected to have support for 55W flash charging.
The device comes with support for Multi-Turbo 5.0 Smart Expansion and is equipped with a five-fold liquid cooling system. Further, it supports Eagle Eye Mode 2.0, multi-channel support, and 4D game vibration along with Game Box function.
As for the camera department, the phone features a triple-camera setup that consists of a 64-megapixel sensor. It is expected to come running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box and powered by a 4,500mAh battery.
While the company is yet to make the device official, a recent leak revealed that the iQOO Z3 smartphone will have a starting price of 1,799 yuan (~$276). To know for sure, we will have to wait for the official announcement in a few hours.
Xiaomi will be holding a global launch event on March 29 to announce the new Mi 11 series phones like the Mi 11 Lite, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Ultra. Ahead of the launch, Winfuture.deshared the renders and specifications of the Mi 11 Lite’s 4G and 5G variants.
According to the publication, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G will be powered by the Snapdragon 732G chipset, whereas the Mi 11 Lite 5G will be equipped with Snapdragon 765G SoC. Apart from featuring different chipsets, the 4G and 5G versions of the MI 11 Lite will have identical specs.
The Mi 11 Lite will house a 6.55-inch AMOLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels with a punch-hole placed at the upper-left corner. It is expected to carry support for a 90Hz refresh rate and it will also feature an in-screen fingerprint scanner.
XIaomi Mi 11 Lite
It will come with a 20-megapixel selfie camera and its rear camera setup will include a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 5-megapixel macro camera. The device will run on MIUI 12 based Android 11 OS. It will be fueled by a 4,250mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. Other features that will be available on the smartphone include an in-display fingerprint scanner and a microSD card slot. It does not have a 3.5mm audio jack.
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G will come in 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage choices. These models could be priced at 399 euros (~$472) and 429 euros (~$508). It may arrive in colors such as Truffle Black, Citrus Yellow, and Mint Green.
On the other side, the Mi 11 Lite may come in 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage models. These variants may cost 279 euros (~$330) and 329 euros (~$389), respectively. It will sell in hues like Boba Black, Bubblegum Blue, and Peach Pink.
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The company will also launch its new Mi Notebook Pro on 29th March and if the latest reports are to be believed, then the foldable smartphone from Xiaomi could also make its debut on the same day.
Xiaomi Foldable Smartphone Leak
A new report claims that the Xiaomi foldable smartphone has already passed the 3C certification process, which means that the phone’s launch is imminent. Given that there’s a big launch event on 29th March, the announcement could happen on the same day.
While not much is known about the foldable smartphone from Xiaomi, it is believed that the phone could be a part of the Mi MIX lineup, which the company uses for its experimental devices. This upcoming 5G smartphone likely has a Galaxy Z Fold2-like hinge design, making the display fold inwards.
If the previous reports are to be believed, then the smartphone will come with a display size of around 7-inch with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. It could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and feature a 108MP primary camera sensor in the triple-camera module. It could run MIUI 12 and pack a 5,000mAh battery.
We expect that more details related to the upcoming foldable smartphone could surface online in the coming days, ahead of the official launch.
For a couple of weeks, Lenovo has been teasing the arrival of its next Legion gaming phone. Today, the company released a confirmation through Weibo that it will be announcing the Legion 2 Pro on April 8 in China.
Apart from revealing the launch date, the new poster does not reveal anything on the specifications of the Legion 2 Pro. It is speculated that the Lenovo phone with the L70081 model number that recently appeared in the database of China’s 3C certification site could be the forthcoming Legion 2 Pro gaming smartphone.
The 3C listing suggested that the device may arrive with a 65W fast charger. The predecessor Lenovo Legion Pro featured dual USB-C ports and allows users to connect a pair of 45W chargers. This made it possible for the phone to support 90W charging. Hence, there is a possibility that if the Legion 2 Pro features a pair of USB-C ports, it may offer up to 110W charging speeds by connecting two 65W chargers.
The Geekbench appearance of the Lenovo Legion 2 Pro revealed that it is powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform and 16 GB of RAM. it was found to be running on Android 11 OS. Also, it was confirmed by the company last month that the smartphone will be equipped with a dual-turbo cooling fan.
The original Legion Pro was designed to offer the comfort and convenience of playing games by holding it horizontally. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the Legion 2 Pro will continue to focus on a horizontal gaming experience. He added that it will be equipped with a high refresh rate OLED panel but did not mention whether it will support 144Hz or a higher refresh rate. There is a possibility that the Legion 2 Pro may feature a side-mounted pop-up camera like the predecessor model.
Several years after its launch, Xiaomi‘s notebook series has come to be a dependable choice for those shopping for affordable laptops that don’t compromise on quality. Unlike the Mi Pad series that hasn’t been updated for a while now due to not-so-impressive sales, the Mi Notebook series has been a hot-selling round of products and it is no surprise the brand is about updating the lineup.
Xiaomi has now officially announced that new models of the Mi Notebook series will be launched on March 29 which is next week Monday. The launch event will hold at 19.30 UTC +8 in China.
Before now, Xiaomi has been releasing several teasers of the product, giving us some ideas of the top-notch features that would be onboard the notebook PC. The product is clearly the Mi Notebook Pro meaning it is a high-end laptop.
A few days ago, Xiaomi officials had publicly revealed that the Mi Notebook Pro will be equipped with a high-resolution screen, while also claiming that “high resolution is just the starting point.” The company later released another teaser which suggests the Mi Notebook Pro will feature a “master screen”, achieving six new breakthroughs. Although the so-called “breakthroughs” have not been revealed, one of the models are expected to pack a high-quality screen with a 3K resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The high-end model is also expected to pack an OLED panel, which will bring excellent brightness, contrast, and color performance, far exceeding ordinary notebook products.
In addition to the top-of-the-line screen, the Mi Notebook Pro is also expected to adopt a new design style, ditching the previous mold. Instead, it will adopt a high-end, all-metal design crafted using one-piece molding. The change to metal design won’t lead to a compromise in the size and weight as the notebook is expected to be thin and ultra-lightweight.
For the first time, Xiaomi is going to inscribe its brand name on the back of the laptop which is an indication that would be a spectacular product. The Mi Notebook Pro 2021, as it is expected to be called, will be equipped with the latest generation Intel Core i7-11375H processor, with a peak core frequency of up to 5GHz. The notebook also said to pack an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card
Apart from the Mi Notebook Pro 2021, Xiaomi is also expected to unveil the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra and perhaps the Mi 11 Lite on the same day.
China’s leading display screen manufacturer BOE has been rumored to have got the nod from Samsung Electronics to supply flexible OLED displays for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy M series of budget smartphones, according to a report in the Korean media. The partnership between BOE and Samsung Electronics could hold a lot of promise for both Samsung and the Chinese company, going forward. Most of Samsung’s smartphones have displays supplied by its display arm, Samsung Display and it is expected that the flexible OLED displays from BOE would be at par with the South Korean display industry-standard even at a possibly lower cost.
The flexible OLED display technology is a growing area of interest within the market and this holds a lot of promise. A flexible OLED display uses technology and materials different from the fixed glass display commonly available. It is based on a flexible substrate (plastic) material that makes it possible for it to bend. Flexible displays are relatively lighter and thinner in addition to their higher degree of freedom for bending.
It is speculated that the Galaxy M series of economy smartphones with BOE’s flexible display would be launched in the second half of the year, with production processes slated to begin by July. The choice of BOE, known to be supported by the Chinese government, to provide OLED displays for the Galaxy M series, ahead of established Korean manufacturers may be indicative of the progress BOE has made since the US ban on Huawei, which affected it adversely due to its collaboration with Huawei. However, the new realignment with Samsung will certainly draw the attention of other phone makers as they continue to seek ways to cut cost after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Samsung has not made any formal statement yet to confirm or debunk the story at this time.
A new report has revealed that Qualcomm is making a game console that will run Android and have a design similar to the Nintendo Switch.
Qualcomm’s gaming console has detachable controllers
According to Android Police, they had a look at images of a prototype of the device which is expected to launch in 2022. The photos reveal a device that is inspired by the Nintendo Switch.
The Qualcomm device is said to have detachable controllers on each side. These controllers are said to be designed and manufactured by a big name in the controller industry but there is no hint as to who it is.
The console itself is liked a beefed-up smartphone – thickness or rather, thinness is not the goal here. It is stated that the extra thickness will allow the processor to function better and more efficiently than in smartphones where having the thinnest possible device is a competition between brands.
That extra space also allows for a large 6000mAh battery capacity which is significantly bigger than the Nintendo Switch’s own 4310mAh battery capacity. Qualcomm will also add support for Quick Charge fast charging, so you can get the device back to full charge in the shortest time possible and get back to playing.
A similar design to the Nintendo Switch is not the only feature Qualcomm’s gaming console borrows. It will also support display out, allowing it to be connected to an external display such as a monitor or TV. Unfortunately, we do not know if it will use the USB-C charging port for display output or if it will have a separate port for that function.
Qualcomm will ship the device with Android 12 and it will come with Google apps and services. It has also been reported that the device will have the yet-to-be-released Epic Games Store app in addition to Qualcomm’s own content platform. While there is no confirmation of a partnership with any of the game streaming platforms in existence, it will be wise if it does as that will provide a steady stream of content for owners.
The Qualcomm game console is expected to feature Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon processor and it will have 5G thanks to the Snapdragon X55 modem. It will also have GPS, Bluetooth, accelerometers, and dual-zone haptics.
The source reports that Qualcomm is targeting a price tag of $300 but it is not known if it is for the full device, a 5G model, or maybe even a Wi-Fi-only version. The device is expected to be sold directly to consumers and also via network operators in the United States. It has also been revealed that Qualcomm hopes to inspire its partners to make similar devices.
Qualcomm declined to comment on the story, citing its policy of not commenting on rumors. We will advise you to not get your hopes high as even if it is true, we can’t rule out the possibility of the product getting canceled and not seeing the light of day.
What do you think of a Snapdragon-powered Android-running game console? Do let us know in the comment box.
OnePlus has begun to roll out a new update to the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro according to reviewers who already have the phones. This means when you get your hands on the new phones next week, you should have an update right out of the box.
OnePlus 9 Pro
The new update comes as OxygenOS 11.2.1.1.LEx5DA for the Indian versions of both phones while the global and European versions are receiving the update as OxygenOS 11.2.1.1.LEx5AA and 11.2.1.1.LEx5BA respectively.
With a size of 345MB, the update for the OnePlus 9 series brings camera optimizations, a Bluetooth fix, and improves network stability. Below is the complete changelog:
System
Optimized the charging stability
Optimized the UI display of the notification bar
Fixed other known issues and improved system stability
Camera
Optimized video filming fluidity
Optimized the noise and white balance issues with the rear camera
Optimized the rear camera’s nighttime brightness and highlight control
Optimized the color performance of the Pro mode
Bluetooth
Fixed the Bluetooth compatibility issues
Network
Improved the stability of telecommunication functions
Improved the WLAN transmission performance and stability
According to XDA Developers, the update still doesn’t come with the latest security patch, so even right out of the box, the OnePlus 9 series will be behind on security updates.
OnePlus announced a number of new accessories today. Leading them is the OnePlus Warp Charge 50 Wireless Charger and it comes along with the OnePlus Gaming Triggers and a handful of phone cases for the OnePlus 9 series.
OnePlus Warp Charge 50 Wireless Charger
This new charger comes in white and has two charging coils that allow you o charge the phone in both landscape and portrait modes. It also has a removable USB-C cord.
The OnePlus Warp Charge 50 Wireless Charger has a maximum output of 50W which the OnePlus 9 Pro supports (1% to 100% in 43 minutes). The charger can also charge the OnePlus 8 Pro at 30W and the OnePlus 9 at 15W. It also supports Qi Wireless 15W EPP (Extended Power Profile) charging and 5W BPP (Basic Power Profile).
To charge the OnePlus 9 Pro at a maximum of 50W, OnePlus says you need a charger that supports 65W and above PD protocol. This is also the charger you need to charge other smartphones and devices that support Qi protocol up to 15W. Below are the supported power input ratings:
Input – 5V⎓4A 9V⎓2A 10V⎓6.5A 20V⎓3.25A Max
The wireless charger has a silent mode that keeps the power below 15W and the fan speed noise below 23dB. It also reduces the brightness of the LED indicator. The charger learns from the user’s habits and automatically enters silent mode during hours when it is usually not in use. Silent mode can be turned off with a time interval set but the default time is set to between 24:00 to 6:00.
The OnePlus Warp Charge 50 Wireless Charger supports charging with cases not greater than 2mm in thickness. It weighs 180 grams and measures 89 x 70 x 118 millimeters. OnePlus ships it with a 100 centimeters-long Type-C cable. You can use the 65W adapter that comes with the OnePlus 9 series or purchase a charger that supports 65W and above Power Delivery.
Below is the price tag in various regions:
India – ₹5,990 (₹3,990 discounted price)
USA – $69.99
Europe – €69.95 (€55.96 discounted price)
As you can see, OnePlus has kept the price of the OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger which is now listed as “Out of Stock” in a number of stores.
OnePlus Gaming Triggers
OnePlus has launched its first mobile gaming accessory and it is a set of gaming triggers. The triggers clip to the side frame (top when in landscape mode) of the phone. It uses capacitive induction to interact with the display of your device. The triggers use Omron switches which provide users with better tactile feedback based on what happens in the game.
OnePlus says it has designed the gaming triggers specifically for Battle Royale games such as PUBG, Call of Duty, and Free Fire. They are also designed to be independent of the side you place them on.
The OnePlus Gaming Triggers are compatible with both Android and iOS devices with a thickness of not more than 11.5 millimeters. They are priced at ₹1,599 in India but will be sold for a discounted price of ₹999. Surprisingly, in the UK and Europe, the product page says £99/€99. We want to believe this is an error or a placeholder price and it is much cheaper, say £9.99/€9.99.
OnePlus 9 series Phone Cases
There are a bunch of cases for the new OnePlus 9 series. The OnePlus 9 Pro has an exclusive bumper case that has a 3D design based on the droid from the OnePlus 5T advertisement. This case is priced at $39.99/€39.95/₹1990/£36.95.
OnePlus 9 Pro Droid Case
OnePlus 9 Pro Sandstone Case
OnePlus 9 Pro Karbon Bumper Case
There is also a Karbon Bumper Case and a Sandstone Bumper Case (available in Rock Gray and Sandstone Black) that is available for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. The Karbon Bumper Case is $39.99/€39.95/₹1990/£36.95 while the Sandstone Bumper Case is priced at $24.99/£22.95/₹790/€24.95. The OnePlus 9R also has a Sandstone Bumper Case that is also ₹790.
All of these accessories are yet to go on sale but they should be available once the phones are available for purchase next week
Meizu abandoned the European market a long time ago, but it is still very strong in China and still comes up with amazing flagship phones. The latest one is the Meizu 18 Pro, released just a few days ago with incredible specifications. Despite this phone will only be sold in China, it has nothing to envy to the flagship from the most important Chinese brands in the global market, including the Xiaomi Mi 11. But does it make sense to choose it instead of such a famous device? This specs comparison between Xiaomi Mi 11 and Meizu 18 Pro will clear your ideas.
4600 mAh, fast charging 50W, wireless charging 50W
4500 mAh, fast charging 40W, fast wireless charging 40W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse wireless charging 10W
Dual SIM slot, 5G, water resistant, reverse wireless charging 10W
Design
Xiaomi Mi 11 and Meizu 18 Pro offer a stunning design made with premium materials. The former has a higher screen-to-body ratio, while the latter is more compact and lighter. While you get a slightly more impressive look with the Xiaomi Mi 11, the Meizu 18 Pro, unlike its rival, comes with water resistance: it is a waterproof phone and this is a big added value when you evaluate the build quality. On the other hand, the display of the Mi 11 is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, stronger than Gorilla Glass 6 found on the Meizu. If we only consider the aesthetics, I would actually go for the Meizu 18 Pro because it is a waterproof phone.
Display
These phones are equipped with astonishing displays. We are talking about AMOLED panels boasting a Quad HD+ resolution and very high peak brightness. The Xiaomi Mi 11 is actually superior because it is able to show up to one billion colors and it has higher 1500 nits peak brightness. But the Meizu 18 Pro remains one of the best smartphones out there in terms of displays. With both these phones, you get a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint reader.
Specs & Software
Xiaomi Mi 11 and Meizu 18 Pro are two flagships powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform: the best SoC released by Qualcomm this year. The chipset is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM (LPDDR5) and up to 256 GB of internal storage (UFS 3.1). Given that they have exactly the same hardware department, the software makes the difference. You might like it or not, but the MIUI 12 is actually a more advanced user interface compared to Flyme 9.
Camera
The Meizu 18 Pro is an amazing camera phone and, on paper, it has a better camera setup than Xiaomi Mi 11. It consists of a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, an 8 MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom, a 32 MP ultrawide sensor, and a TOF 3D camera for better depth info calculation. Unfortunately, with the Xiaomi Mi 11, you do not get a telephoto sensor and the ultrawide camera is an inferior 13 MP sensor. The Meizu 18 Pro wins even when it comes to selfies thanks to its 44 MP front camera.
The difference between the battery capacities of these two handsets is not big: Xiaomi Mi 11 has a 4600 mAh battery and Meizu 18 Pro offers 4500 mAh despite its overall dimensions are smaller. There should be only marginal differences between the battery life of these flagships. But with the Xiaomi Mi 11, you get slightly higher charging speeds, thanks to a power of 50W for both wired charging and wireless charging.
Price
The base variant of the Xiaomi Mi 11 is priced at about €518/$614 in China, while you need €640/$759 to purchase the base variant of the Meizu 18 Pro. There is not a definitive winner of this comparison as it depends on your actual needs. The Meizu 18 Pro has better cameras and (unlike the Xiaomi Mi 11) it is a waterproof phone, while Xiaomi Mi 11 offers a better software experience, a slightly better display, and faster charging speeds. Which one would you pick?
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