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Realme GT Neo with 12 GB RAM spotted at Geekbench

The Realme GT Neo is set to go official on March 31 in China. Ahead of the launch, the smartphone has paid a visit to the Geekbench benchmarking platform. The listing reveals that the smartphone will be available in a 12 GB RAM variant.

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The Realme RMX3031 handset that has appeared on Geekbench today is the Realme GT Neo smartphone. The 6 GB RAM and 8 GB RAM variants of the handset were seen at Geekbench earlier this month. As can be seen in the screenshot below, the GT Neo may also arrive in a 12 GB RAM version.

As it is already known, the Realme GT Neo is powered by the Dimensity 1200 chipset and it runs on Android 11 OS. The 12 GB RAM variant of the smartphone scored 975 in the single-core test and 3320 in the multi-core test of Geekbench.

Ahead of the launch, Realme is gradually revealing the key feature of the Realme GT Neo. Today, it confirmed that the smartphone will come equipped with dual stereo speakers coupled with Dolby Atmos support.

Realme GT Neo render

The company also confirmed that the device is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and it weighs only 179 grams. The official images of the phone have revealed that it is equipped with a 64-megapixel triple camera system, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and a USB-C port. The other details of the smartphone are yet to be confirmed.

Apart from the Realme GT Neo, the company will be also unleashing the Realme V13 5G on March 31 in China. Reports have revealed that the V13 5G will offer specs like a 6.52-inch IPS LCD 90Hz display, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 48-megapixel triple camera system, Dimensity 700 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

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Roborock T7S vacuum cleaner launched in China; now up for pre-sale at 2,499 yuan ($381)

Robot vacuum cleaners are slowly and steadily finding a place in normal households across the globe and manufacturers are investing heavily and bringing new products every now and then to entice customers.

Roborock, a brand that is a part of the Xiaomi family and specializes in robotic vacuum cleaners, has now launched its new T7S lineup which includes three vacuum cleaners — T7S, T7S Plus, and T7S bundled with Automatic Dust Collection and Charging Dock.

Roborock T7S Vacuum Cleaner

The devices generate sound wave vibrations to wipe the floor and come with an omnidirectional floating rubber brush. The company says that it has a coffee stains removal efficiency of 91.419 percent with a single-use, thanks to the device’s support for 3,000 linear transverse acoustic vibrations per minute.

The ultrasonic sensor accurately recognizes the carpet and automatically stops the water supply so it doesn’t get wet while cleaning. Thanks to AI, it also suggests different types of modes for cleaning.

Roborock T7S is equipped with the RR Mason algorithm, which optimizes the zigzag algorithm, reduces repetition, and improves efficiency. The surround algorithm has also been improved and the route is smarter in a multi-table and chair-leg environment.

The battery capacity is 5200mAh which offers around 2.5 hours of battery life and can clean up to 250 square meters at a time. The devices are currently on pre-sale in China and will soon be available for purchase.

The Roborock T7S costs 2,999 yuan but the pre-sale price is 2,499 yuan. On the other hand, the T7S Plus is priced at 3,499 yuan but can be purchased for 2,799 yuan during the pre-sale period. The model which comes with a Dust Collector and Charging Stand can be purchased for 4,099 yuan instead of its regular price of 4,899 yuan.

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Best Smartphone Deals on AliExpress Anniversary Sale 2021

AliExpress Anniversary Sale 2021 is going live in the next few hours. One of the biggest online sales of 2021, here you can find smartphones and other gadgets at never-before-seen prices. The 11th Anniversary Sale starts on 29 March 2021 and ends on 2 April 2021. To help our readers navigate through the thousands of available products and choose the best and most interesting deals we have curated and created a list of the best products in different categories.

So check out the list below to get the best products at a discounted price.

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SMARTPHONE DEALS 

 

Realme 8 Pro (Global Version):

Current price $419.88 – Sale Price $349.90

Realme 8 pro deal

KEY FEATURES :

Variant 6GB + 128GB , Black / Blue
Display  6.4″ AMOLED 2400 x 1080 FHD+
Processor Snapdragon 720G (8nm) Gaming Octa-Core Processor
Rear Camera Quad Camera – 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP 
Selfie Camera 16MP
Battery 4500mAh, 50W SuperDart charging

 

 

Realme 7 (Global Version):

Current price $237.19  – Sale Price $226.24

REALME 7

KEY FEATURES :

Variant 8GB + 12GB, Mist White / Mist Blue
Display  6.6” IPS-LCD, 1080 x 2400
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 (12nm)
Rear Camera Quad Camera – 48MP + 8MP + 2MP +2MP
Selfie Camera 16MP 
Battery 5000mAh, 30W Fast Charging

 

 

Realme GT 5G:

Current price $536.48  – Sale Price $515.58

REALME GT

KEY FEATURES :

Variant 8GB +128GB, Blue / Silver
Display  6.43”Super AMOLED 2400 x 1080
Processor Snapdragon 888 Octa Core
Rear Camera 64MP+8MP+2MP
Selfie Camera 16MP
Battery 4500mAh, 65W SuperDart charging

 

Asus ROG Phone 5 5G:

Current price $674.61  – Sale Price $658.35

ASUS ROG PHONE 5

KEY FEATURES : 

Variant 8GB +128GB, Black
Display  6.78” AMOLED  1080 x 2448
Processor Snapdragon 888 (5 nm)
Rear Camera 64MP + 13MP + 5MP 
Selfie Camera 24MP
Battery 6000mAh, 65W Fast charging + 10W Reverse charging

 

 

Cubot Note 20:

Current price $102.39  – Sale Price $95.99

 

CUBOT NOTE 20

KEY FEATURES : 

Variant 3GB + 64GB, Black / Green / Blue
Display  6.5” Waterdrop Screen 720 x 1560
Processor Helio A20 (MT6761)
Rear Camera Quad Camera – 12MP + 20MP + 2MP + 0.3MP
Selfie Camera 8MP
Battery 4200mAh

 

 

 

Black Shark 4:

Current price $453.86  – Sale Price $399

BLACK SHARK 4

KEY FEATURES : 

Variant 6GB + 128GB, Black
Display  6.67” Super AMOLED 1080 x 2400 
Processor Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
Rear Camera 48MP + 8MP + 5MP
Selfie Camera 20MP
Battery 4500mAh 120W Fast Charging

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (Global Version):

Current price $178.19  – Sale Price $135

XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 9

KEY FEATURES : 

Variant 3GB + 64GB , Green , No NFC
Display  6.53 inches IPS LCD 1080 x 2340 
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) Octa – Core 
Rear Camera Quad Camera – 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Selfie Camera 13 MP
Battery 5020mAh 18W Fast charging + 9W Reverse charging

 

 

OnePlus 8T (Global Version):

Current price $525.92  – Sale Price $509

ONEPLUS 8T

KEY FEATURES : 

Variant 8GB + 128GB , Lunar Silver , UK Charger
Display  6.55” Fluid AMOLED 1080 x 2400
Processor Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+)  Octa-Core
Rear Camera Quad Camera – 48MP + 16MP + 5MP + 2MP
Selfie Camera 16MP
Battery 4500mAh, 65W Fast charging

 

Please note that the abovementioned prices are for the base variants. The final price may vary depending upon the variant and shipping warehouse.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 series sales top 1 million units in South Korea

The world’s leading smartphone manufacturer, Samsung Electronics, has announced that the domestic sales of the company’s new flagship smartphone lineup — the Galaxy S21 series, has surpassed the 1 million units mark last week.

As per the claims by Samsung, the Galaxy S21 series, which was released on 29th January, has managed to achieve this milestone in 57 days of its launch. This is about one month faster than its predecessor.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra featured
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

While the pace of sales for the new lineup seems faster than its predecessor, it is still slower than the S10 series launched in the year 2019, which topped the 1 million mark for its units in just 47 days.

Samsung usually announces its new S-series flagship smartphones around mid-February every year but this time, the company launched the Samsung Galaxy S21 series in the month of January, that too with comparatively lower price tags.

In South Korea, the S21 was priced at 999,900 won (~$880), which is cheaper than the low-end S20 last year priced at 1.24 million won. This has also helped the company boost its sales numbers within this time frame.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 accounted for 52 percent of the total S21-series sales, followed by the Galaxy S21 Ultra with 27 percent and Galaxy S21 Plus with 21 percent. The lineup accounted for 20 percent of the company’s total sales in South Korea and 60 percent of them were purchased online.

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Razer’s smart mask dubbed Project Hazel will actually be mass produced, CEO reveals

Razer announced an N95 respirator at CES 2021 dubbed Project Hazel. The product was unveiled as a concept product but in a new twist, Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan has disclosed in an interview with Yahoo Finance that “Project Hazel is going to be a reality”.Razer Project Hazel

With the uncertainty surrounding the rollout of COVID 19 vaccines globally and the continued rise in the number of cases and mortality rates, the use of nose masks won’t stop any time soon and that is apparently why Project Hazel is being transformed from concept to reality.

The mask utilizes detachable and rechargeable ventilators that also serve as voice amplifiers as there are microphones embedded inside. The outside is made from waterproof and scratch-resistant recycled plastic with a glossy finish.Razer Project Hazel

In Razer’s trademark manner, the nose mask is designed with RGB Chroma lighting which allows the two ventilators to glow, and even automatically shine light onto your mouth when it gets dark, so others can see you speaking. It equally comes with adjustable ear loops.

There is no word yet on when Razer will release the respirator or the price tag it will adopt. We expect the company to fast track the process as the product will still need to get approved and certified by the US Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or Occupational Safety and Health Administration as well as any relevant authority in the regions where the company plans to sell it.

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Meizu 18, 18 Pro goes global, here are the pricing

At the beginning of this month, Meizu took off covers from the Meizu 18 and Meizu 18 Pro smartphones in China. In the third week of this month, Meizu revealed that the Meizu 18 series will be available soon through AliExpress for global markets. Finally, the Meizu 18 and 18 Pro smartphones are now available for purchase through the retailer site.

Meizu 18

The Meizu 18’s AliExpress listing states that its 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage editions are priced at $819, $869, and $899, respectively.

The Meizu 18 has a 6.2-inch S-AMOLED QHD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 888 mobile platform powers the device with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The handset has a 4,000mAh battery that supports 36W Super mCharge technology.

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Meizu 18

The Meizu 18 has a 20-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear camera setup has a 64-megapixel primary lens, a 16-megapixel ultrawide shooter, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.

Meizu 18 Pro

The Meizu 18 Pro variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage are pried at $939, $1,019, and $1,099, respectively on AliExpress.

The Meizu 18 Pro features a 6.7-inch S-AMOLED QHD+ screen that supports a 120Hz refresh rate.  It is fueled by the Snapdragon 888 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a larger 4,500mAh battery. The 18 Pro supports 40W Super mCharge, 40W Super wireless mCharge, and 10W reverse charging.

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Meizu 18 Pro

There is a 44-megapixel camera on the front side of the Meizu 18 Pro. Its rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel Samsung GN1 lens, a 32-megapixel Sony IMX616 superwide lens, an 8-megapixel telephoto snapper with 3x optical zoom, and a 3D ToF sensor.

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Realme V13 5G’s live images and key details leaked before March 31 launch

The Realme GT Neo smartphone is all set to go official on March 31 in China. The company will be also announcing a new V-series smartphone called the Realme V13 5G alongside the Neo GT. A tipster from China has now shared the key specifications and live images of the V13 5G.

The official poster of the Realme V13 5G, which was rolled out last week revealed that it is a 5G phone featuring a 90Hz display and a 5,000mAh battery. It also confirmed that the device will offer up to 256 GB of storage.

The poster also revealed that it is equipped with a punch-hole display, a square-shaped camera module, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The phone will come in two colors like blue and black..

It is speculated that the Realme V13 5G is driven y the Dimensity 700 5G chipset. New information reveals that the smartphone features a 6.52-inch screen, a 48-megapixel triple camera system, and it carries support for 18W fast charging. The handset runs on Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11 OS and it measures 8.4mm in thickness. Shown above are the live shots of the smartphone.

The Realme V13 5G is expected to arrive in two variants like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM +256 GB storage in China. The handset may arrive with a starting price of 1,799 Yuan (~$275). The live shots confirm that the Realme RMX3041 smartphone that was spotted at TENAA earlier this month will be breaking cover as the Realme V13 5G in the home market.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite images and key specifications leaked

A recent leak claimed that Samsung will be announcing the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite tablet in June. The leak had revealed its design and some of its key features. Now, reputed tipster Evan Blass has shared a new render and some of the major specs of the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite reveal what to expect from it.

The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite features a screen that measures 8.4 inches diagonally. The leak does not mention the display type. Considering that it is a low-budget device, the Galaxy A7 Lite could be sporting an LCD panel.

The leak further states that the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is powered by the Helio P22T SoC and 3 GB of RAM. It has a large battery of 5,100mAh capacity. As can be seen in the image, the rear shell of the device has a flash-less camera. The tipster did not share the configurations of the front and rear cameras of the device.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite tablet
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite render by Evan Blass

The Tab A7 Lite tablet has already bagged FCC certification and it was approved by the Bluetooth SIG body earlier this month. The FCC appearance did not reveal any information, but its Bluetooth listing only revealed that it carries support for Bluetooth 5.0.

Samsung may announce the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite along with Galaxy Tab S7 Lite in June. Previous reports have claimed that the Tab S7 Lite may come in three variants such as 5G, 4G LTE, and Wi-Fi only. The tablet may arrive in multiple colors like black, silver, pink, and green.

The Galaxy Tab S7 Lite may feature a 12.4-inch LCD TFT display and it could be powered by Snapdragon 750G chipset. The tablet may come with 4 GB of RAM and it may run on Android 11 OS. There is no word on the pricing of the Tab A7 Lite and Tab S7 Lite tablets.

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Suez Canal blockade could have a slight effect on the smartphone industry – SA report

News emerged earlier last week, precisely on Tuesday, that the Suez Canal which is one of the world’s most-important waterways was blocked by a Panama-registered vessel Ms. EverGreen. The ship is said to have run aground due to high wind but human error isn’t completely ruled out at this point.smartphone industry

The blockade has lingered for almost a week and has left hundreds of ships waiting on both sides of the canal which is a 200km shortcut from Asia to Europe, connecting the Red sea to the Meditteranean sea.

Strategy Analytics has now predicted that the blockade could have an effect on the already battered smartphone industry but the effect won’t be much. The industry is already faced with a shortage of chips, also affecting tablets, laptops, TVs, and cars.

The research firm estimates that the Suez Canal record less than 5% of global smartphone logistics flow. A lot of these components are shipped worldwide using other sea routes or by airplanes. However, if an impact will be felt by the smartphone industry, Strategy Analytics thinks it will be through volatile oil prices. Most of the vessels that are held up at the Suez Canal are oil-laden vessels. Thus, the delay may lead to yet another upset for the volatile commodity. A rise in the price of fuel will affect delivery trucks and factories that rely on generators and could lead to a slight price increase.

Efforts are still underway to try to evacuate the ship, said to be the size of 9 football pitches and as tall as the Empire State building, from the position of obstruction.

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Top stories from last week: POCO has a new flagship killer, OnePlus 9 series, new Honor and Motorola products, HMD Global’s top executive leaves

Last week was a very eventful one. No fewer than fifteen new phones were announced across the globe. However, phone launches were not only the big announcements. There were a few goodbyes too in the smartphone industry. Here’s a recap of the top stories from last week:

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POCO has a new flagship killer and a mid-range killer too

POCO announced two new phones last week that marked its return to its roots of making unbeatable value-for-money smartphones. After years of waiting for a true POCO F1 successor, the new POCO F3 (actually a rebadged Redmi K40) arrived as the brand’s latest flagship killer. But it didn’t come alone. POCO also announced the POCO X3 Pro, a mid-range phone with a Snapdragon 800-series processor. Yes, the new Snapdragon 860 (the snapdragon 855+ in a new skin) is a chipset made for mid-range phones and it arrived first in this new phone. Both phones are super affordable and pack pretty interesting features. Do check out our review of the POCO X3 Pro.

 

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Black Shark 4

Black Shark 4 Series – speed is matters

China’s Black Shark announced two new gaming smartphones last week – the Black Shark 4 and the Black Shark 4 Pro. Powered by the Snapdragon 870 and Snapdragon 888 processors respectively, these two gaming beasts pack more than just powerful chipsets. They also charge super-fast, supporting 120W fast wired charging; have incredibly fast storage (SSD on the pro model), and are stunning too.

 

OnePlus 9 Series featured

Three new OnePlus 9 phones and a smartwatch

After months of leaks, the OnePlus 9 series finally launched last week. The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro bring revamped cameras, powerful chipsets, top-of-the-line displays, and fast wired and wireless charging. They also brought along a sibling called the OnePlus 9R and the OnePlus Watch.

 

Moto G100 featured

Moto G100 and Moto G50

Motorola’s first Snapdragon 800-series powered Moto G phone launched too. The Moto G100 has a Snapdragon 870 processor inside it, six cameras in total, and some software features, one of which allows you to use the phone as a desktop computer when hooked up to a monitor and paired to a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. It didn’t come alone either. The Moto G50, a budget 5G phone, also tagged along.

 

Honor V40 Lite
Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition

Honor’s new products – a phone and tablet for China and a fitness tracker for global markets

The Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition and the Honor Pad 7 tablet were announced in China. The former has a curved 90Hz OLED display, a 5G processor, 64MP quad rear cameras, and 66W fast charging. The Honor Pad 7 is an Helio P22T-powered 10-inch device targeted at students. It comes in LTE and Wi-Fi-only variants. The Honor Band 6 also got a global launch last week, three months after it was announced in China.


HMD Global’s Chief Product Officer resigns; Xiaomi loses CFO to ByteDance

Juho Sarvikas, the Chief Product Officer of HMD Global and the face of Nokia Mobile since the brand made a comeback, announced he is leaving after 15 years of service. Xiaomi, on the other hand, has lost its CFO, Shou Zi Chew, to ByteDance, the company behind the viral app, TikTok.

 

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Leak reveals the new Mi MIX and Mi 11 Pro will be exclusive to China

Last year’s Mi 10 Ultra was not only Xiaomi’s highest-end flagship but also one of the best premium phones released. Sadly, the device is China-exclusive and not sold in other regions. A leak has revealed that two of the phones Xiaomi plans to release tomorrow will also not be made available outside its home country.

According to the Twitter account, Xiaomiui (@xiaomiui), the Mi 11 Pro will not get a global launch as it will be exclusive to China. In a quoted response to the original tweet, the account says the new Mi MIX phone codenamed “cetus” will also be exclusive to China. However, both devices will be announced at the global event.

It is not all bad news. In a reply to a question under the original tweet, the account revealed that the Mi 11 Ultra will be available for global markets including India. This should be good news for those who wanted the Mi 10 Ultra but couldn’t get their hands on it. However, there is a chance availability will differ with respect to markets.

For those sad about the upcoming Mi MIX which is expected to be a foldable phone, if earlier reports are to be believed, Xiaomi has plans to launch three foldable phones this year. So there is a high chance that at least one of them will be available globally.

The Mi 11 Ultra is not the only phone launching tomorrow that will be available outside China. The Mi 11 Lite will also be available for global markets and it will be announced in 4G and 5G variants.

Since there is no confirmation about the info above, we advise our readers to take it with a pinch of salt.

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The Mi 11 Ultra will be Xiaomi’s first IP68-certified phone

After years of fans requesting this feature, Xiaomi is finally launching a phone that is waterproof. The manufacturer has announced that the Mi 11 Ultra, which will be unveiled tomorrow, will have an IP68 rating.

For years, fans have demanded a fully waterproof device from Xiaomi, but instead, it had settled for just making phones with protection against splashes. That changes with the Mi 11 Ultra. The phone will be water-resistant up to 1.5 meters and for a duration of 30 minutes.

Mi 11 Ultra IP68 rating

Xiaomi has also said that the phone will be the first to have a gas (Helium) release valve, allowing you to release the built-up pressure inside the device. A Helium Release Valve is found in professional diving watches, and it allows divers to release the built-up pressure caused by helium gas molecules that got into the watch. If not released, the pressure can damage the watch and even cause the dial to pop off.

So far, Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi 11 Ultra will feature a new battery technology that uses silicone-oxide for the anode. It will also come with a phase (solid-liquid-gas) changing cooing technology for more efficient cooling.

The Mi 11 Ultra will have a QHD+ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch hole for the front-facing camera. Powering it will be Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 processor. The flagship phone will also come with Samsung’s 50MP ISOCELL GN2 sensor, the largest mobile camera sensor in the world. There will also be a 48MP ultrawide angle camera, and a periscope lens camera that brings up to 120X zoom.

The flagship will have a 5000mAh battery with support for 67W fast wired charging, 67W fast wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. Xiaomi will ship it with Android 11 based on MIUI 12.5.

 

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Xiaomi confirms the Mi 11 Lite will be the first Snapdragon 780G phone

Tomorrow is Xiaomi’s big event and it plans to announce several products, one of which is the Mi 11 Lite/Mi 11 Youth. Ahead of the launch, Xiaomi has revealed the processor that will power the smartphone in addition to some other details.

In one of its Weibo posts promoting the phone, Xiaomi revealed that it will come with the spanking new Snapdragon 780 5G processor that was announced a few days ago. This means the Mi 11 Lite will be the first smartphone to be powered by the new chipset.

The Snapdragon 780G 5G processor is the first 5nm Snapdragon 700 series chipset. It has eight CPU cores arranged in a 1+3+4 core arrangement. The prime core and the three main cores are based on the Cortex-A78 while the remaining four cores are based on the Cortex-A55. The chipset also comes with the new Adreno 642 GPU, the Spectra 570 ISP that allows for simultaneous image capturing from three cameras, and a Snapdragon X53 modem that brings up to 3.3 Gbps download speeds.

Xiaomi has also disclosed that the Mi 11 Lite will be the lightest and thinnest Mi phone in history. Another teaser poster that was shared on the internet shows the size of the bezels of the phone.

The Mi 11 Lite will come with a flat display with a hole punch at the top left corner for the front-facing camera. The bezels on the side and at the top are said to be 1.88 millimeters thick while the bottom bezel is 2.75 millimeters.

It has been reported that the phone will have a 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. It will have  64MP triple rear cameras, a 20MP selfie camera, up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and a 4250mAh battery capacity along with support for 33W fast wired charging.

 

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Guide to enable One-Handed Mode on Android 12

One-handed mode is not a novel feature if you have used custom Android UIs such as OneUI, MIUI or any other Android skins except the stock Android. Indeed it’s astonishing that One-handed mode took a long time to arrive in the stock Android. Nonetheless, as you’d know with the Android 12, Google has finally added the One-handed mode as a stock Android feature.pixel phones one handed mode

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Here in this article, we’ll take you through how to enable One-handed mode on Android 12. It’s pertinent to mention here that, One-handed mode arrived on stock Android with the Android 12 Developer Preview 1. And, it’s likely to stay here as a core Android feature since smartphones are becoming increasingly tall and nifty, and feature such as One-handed mode is the need of the time.

Enough of babbling and let’s get straight to the point.

Steps to enable One-handed Mode on Android 12

If you’re running the latest Android 12 Developer Preview and would like to try the One-handed mode on your device. Then follow the below steps:

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Choose Gestures.
  3. Tap on One-handed mode and enable the toggle
  4. Once enabled you can swipe down on the very bottom of the display to trigger the feature

Not only that, you can customize the feature by tweaking the other options such as “Timeout” and “Exit when switching apps“.

Hope you’re successful in enabling One-handed mode and making use of it on your device. Google has been quick in fixing the issue which was present in the Developer Preview 1. Resultingly, the One-handed mode on DP2 is more polished and work as expected. Likely, Google will make it more stable in the final builds. Let’s wait and see what Google brings to the table with the final Android 12.

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NineBot N70C, N90 & N100 Electric Bikes launched, prices start at ¥2999 (~$458)

Along with the F25, A30C, and other scooter models, Ninebot also launched a new N-series made up of the N70C, N90, and N100 Electric Scooter. The new models join the E-series, and C-series that were launched last year.NineBot N70C electric scooter

The new electric scooter series is equipped with RileyGo 2.0 smart technology. There are several sensors that are responsible for automatically unlocking the scooter and detecting the location of the bike using a mobile phone app.

Compared to the recently unveiled A-series, Ninebot’s N-series electric Mopeds are larger in size. They also come with a significantly improved storage space and range and are also equipped with True Intelligence 2.0 technology. Also, the Ninebot N-series electric scooter model is equipped with higher-power motors, and two of the three models pack the more efficient lithium batteries.http://gizmochina.com/tag/ninebot

The first product, N70C, is equipped with a 60V lead-acid battery as well as a self-developed battery management system. The scooter has a range of 70km. The electric scooter also uses a high-power direct-drive hub motor with a maximum power of 1500W and higher efficiency.NineBot N70C electric scooter

The N70C e-bike has a front disc and rear drum brake configuration, and an EABS energy recovery system. The front and rear wheels are equipped with damping shock absorbers to reduce bumps. The N70C is also equipped with smart light-sensitive LED matrix headlights, with an illumination distance of 25m.

The second model of the N series is the Ninebot N90 e-bike. The power of the N90 is increased to 1800W while the range is extended to 85km. it utilizes the ATL lithium battery which is more lightweight. It retains the same design as the N70C but carries a higher price tag of 6,499 yuan (~$993).NineBot N100 ELectric Scooter

The Ninebot N100 electric scooter is the most powerful of the trio. The power is extended to 2200W while it can be used for a range of 105km. It is presently on crowdfunding for 6,999 yuan (~$1069).

The Ninebot N70C Electric Scooter is the cheapest with the pricing starting at 2999 yuan (~$458).

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boAt unveils the Airdopes 621 TWS Earbuds with up to 150 hours battery life

The Indian phone accessories market has a new entrant from boAt. It is the Airdopes 621 truly wireless earbuds with a capacity of 150 hours of extended listening. At the unveiling event on friday, boAt unfurled an impressive array of features of the Airdopes 621 earbuds that will expectedly draw many consumers to the affordable accessory.boAt Airdopes 621 TWS Earbuds

The Airdopes 621 has Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, is capable of instant pairing, has IPX7 waterproof capability, and both earbuds come with a 6mm driver. The IPX7 rating means that the service is unaffected by water splashes while being used for extended periods.

Each earbud of the Airdopes 621 has a 35mAh battery capable of providing 5.5 hours of uninterrupted listening on a full charge. The Airdopes 621 has a digital charging case with a 2600mAh battery that can extend the earbuds battery life to 150 hours (more than six days) of continuous operation. The massive battery life of the Airdopes 621 is a feature that has set the device ahead of its competitors. The digital charging case also supports fast charging and can double as a power bank for charging other devices. The charging case has a battery indicator that enables the user to monitor the battery usage effectively.

The boAt Airdopes 621 TWS earbuds are compatible with both Android and iOS devices. It has a single-touch Voice Assistant that enhances its usability. Besides, it is possible to take calls and change tracks with a button’s push, providing smooth touch controls for several operations.boAt Airdopes 621 TWS Earbuds

The Airdopes 621 TWS earbuds are now on sale at Amazon India. Buyers who purchase the device now will enjoy a 62% discount bringing the price to Rs 2,999 (about $41.40). The discount price will be gradually scaled down in the coming weeks.

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Poll of The Week: Which keyboard app do you use?

One of the ways to customize your mobile device is by the keyboard app you use. There are several keyboard applications available for both Android and iOS, with features that are similar as well as distinguishing.

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Some of these keyboard apps allow you to customize the layout and themes. They also let you switch between languages, add your own words, and offer predictive text input, thus saving you time when typing. Some keyboard apps also have built-in search features that allow you to search for information on the web without leaving the app you are using.

For this week’s poll, we want to know which keyboard app you use. So, please take the poll below and also post a comment telling us why you like it and prefer it over others.

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Moto G10 Power vs Realme Narzo 30A vs Redmi Note 10S: Specs Comparison

Despite most of the eyes are actually on Xiaomi and Realme, there is another brand releasing several affordable phones with an amazing quality price ratio: Motorola. The Lenovo-owned company recently came up with the Moto G10 Power: one of the best battery phones out there. Due to its huge battery, after the release, we thought a comparison between budget battery phones would be useful for those who wanted this kind of device in the first half of 2021. If you want a recent battery phone in the same price range, you actually have several choices. Among the best ones, there are Realme Narzo 30A and the Redmi Note 10S by Xiaomi. Here is an in-depth specs comparison.

Motorola Moto G10 Power vs Realme Narzo 30A vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S

Motorola Moto G10 Power Realme Narzo 30A Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 165.2 x 75.7 x 9.9 mm, 220 grams 164.5 x 75.9 x 9.8 mm, 205 grams 160.5 x 74.5 x 8.3 mm, 179 grams
DISPLAY  6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), IPS LCD 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD  6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+),  AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, octa-core 1.8 GHz Mediatek Helio G85, octa-core 2 GHz Mediatek Helio G95, octa-core 2.05 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE  Android 11 Android 10, Realme UI Android 11, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
8 MP f/2.2 front camera
Dual 13 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
13 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY 6000 mAh, fast charging 20W 6000 mAh, fast charging 18W 5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, water repellent Dual SIM slot, reverse charging Dual SIM slot

Design

The Motorola Moto G10 Power and the Realme Narzo 30A have similar design patterns: it looks like they copied each other. But the device providing the best design is actually the Redmi Note 10S: indeed, it is the only one with a punch-hole display and it features a higher screen-to-body ratio. Further, it has the IP53 certification which guarantees protection against splashes and dust. Motorola Moto G10 Power has a water-repellent coating, but it does not have any certification. While Motorola Moto G10 Power and Realme Narzo 30A sport a rear-mounted fingerprint reader, the Redmi Note 10S has a side-mounted scanner.

 

Display

The most advanced display belongs to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S. Despite it is a lower-midrange phone, it features a great AMOLED panel. Unfortunately, you do not get a high refresh rate, but you get a better image quality with more brilliant colors and deeper blacks. It even features a higher peak brightness with up to 1100 nits. Last but not least, unlike its two rivals, it provides a Full HD+ resolution with 1080 x 2400 pixels. The Motorola Moto G10 Power and the Realme Narzo 30A sport below-average displays with HD+ resolutions and IPS technology.

 

Hardware/Software

If you need the most powerful phone, then you should go for the Redmi Note 10S because it features a stronger Helio G95 chipset by MediaTek. The second place goes to the Realme Narzo 30A with its Helio G85, but the Moto G10 Power offers all the reliability of the Snapdragon 460 chipset built with a better 11 nm production process. Besides providing a better chipset, the Redmi Note 10S has better memory configurations with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage, while you get just 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage with Realme Narzo 30A and Motorola Moto G10 Power.

 

Camera

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is the best even when it comes to the camera department: it sports a 64 MP main camera which is actually superior to its two rivals and captures a higher level of detail. The secondary sensors are the same as the Motorola Moto G10 Power, including an 8 MP ultrawide lens and a pair of 2 MP sensors for macros and depth info. The Realme Narz0 30A is disappointing with its 13 MP main camera aided by just a 2 MP monochromatic sensor.

 

Battery

Motorola Moto G10 Power is the best battery phone of the comparison thanks to its 6000 mAh battery paired with an 11 nm chipset. Right after, we got the Realme Narzo 30A which can achieve very similar results. Redmi Note 10S is the inferior one but it features faster charging technology with 33W power.

 

Motorola Moto G10 Power vs Realme Narzo 30A vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S: Price

Motorola Moto G10 Power is priced at €120/$142 in the Indian market, Redmi Note 10S starts from €190/$225, and Realme Narzo 30A costs €108/$128. The winner of the comparison is Redmi Note 10S, but the Motorola Moto G10 Power can let you save a lot of money if you do not mind having the best display and chipset.

 

 

Motorola Moto G10 Power vs Realme Narzo 30A vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S: PRO and CONS

Motorola Moto G10 Power

PROS

  • Snapdragon SoC
  • Nice camera
  • Water repellent design
  • Huge battery

CONS

  • HD+ display

 

Realme Narzo 30A

PROS

  • Very affordable
  • Reverse charging
  • Huge battery

CONS

  • Inferior cameras

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S

PROS

  • Full HD+ display
  • Great cameras
  • Powerful hardware
  • Better display

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

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Motorola Moto G 5G Plus gets the Android 11 update

After bringing the updates to the flagship devices, Motorola has started rolling out the Android 11 update for the Moto G 5G Plus.

Moto G 5G Plus Blue

Moto G 5G Plus launched back in July 2020 with Android 10 out of the box. Months after the official announcement of Google, the Android 11 OS is now rolling out to the users of the device in Brazil. An update with firmware version RPN31.Q4U-39-27-5 with a download size of 1.08GB is rolling out.

The update brings Android 11 features like Conversation notifications, Chat bubbles, a built-in screen recorder, media controls in the Quick Settings panel, Smart Device controls, and more. Along with this, the update also brings the February 2021 security patch to the Moto G 5G Plus.

Motorola revealed the list of eligible devices for getting the Android 11 update back in December. After that, the Moto G Pro was surprisingly the first one to get it. Cut back to the present times, the company has so far updated devices like the Motorola Edge+(Verizon)Moto G8 & G8 Power, and Motorola Edge.

Coming back, this firmware version is only for the dual-SIM variant of the Moto G 5G Plus with the model number XT2075-3-DS. Hence, users in other regions will have to wait till Motorola officially expands the rollout.

We aren’t sure if the device would get the next Android 12 as of now, but we can expect security patches from Motorola. For now, if you are in Brazil, you can navigate to  Settings > System > Advanced > System update to check out the new update.

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Realme V13 with a 90Hz display and Dimensity 700 chip coming on March 31

It is not unusual for phone manufacturers to have certain models that are exclusive to select markets. Realme‘s V-series of smartphones is an example and it is exclusive to China. The manufacturer plans to announce a new model next week which will arrive as the Realme V13.

The Realme V13 is coming two months after the Realme V15. It has a design that can be called a mash-up of the Realme V15 and the Realme V11 5G. On the front, it has a hole-punch display like the former while the rear with its camera housing is similar to the latter.

Realme V13

The poster above shared on Weibo by a user named “Arsenal” shows the Realme V13 will have its punch hole at the top left corner of the screen. We don’t know the type of display, even if we can see that it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, but the poster says the screen has a 90Hz refresh rate. Other details the poster reveals include a 5G processor, a 5000mAh battery capacity, and 256GB of storage. It also has an audio jack and a USB-C port at the bottom and will be available in blue and black.

Realme V13 specs

According to the source that posted the image, the phone shares similar specs to the Realme V5 and Realme Q2 but has a Dimensity 700 processor powering it. He also adds that the phone will have 8GB of RAM and a price tag of ¥1799 (~$275). It will go on sale on March 31 and be sold offline.

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