Chinese phone maker OnePlus is gradually increasing the tempo ahead of its launch of the OnePlus 9 series of smartphones on March 23. Tipster Evan Blass has just released a single picture containing several images of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro via Voice. The tipster claims the picture in its uncompressed form is about 12,000 pixels tall. It indeed gives us a detailed view of the two models. We already know that these models will basically come in two color variants although it has been rumored that the OnePlus 9 model may have an additional color variant. The renders by Evan Blass reaffirm two color options for both the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro.
Another interesting aspect of the models is the camera co-engineered by Hasselblad. OnePlus on its own, continues to tease several samples captured by the cameras of these devices in the buildup to the March 23 launch which reveals some powerful visuals.
OnePlus is also expected to launch the OnePlus 9R which seems to be for the Indian market only. While it is not known whether the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro would have mobile gaming triggers, renders of the OnePlus 9R recently appeared showing the presence of two gaming triggers apparently aimed at providing gaming enthusiasts with a more compelling mobile gaming experience.
While we await the March 23 release date with suspense, no leaks have yet revealed the expected prices of the models although we would expect that the OnePlus 9R 5G model would be cheaper.
Electric toothbrushes are becoming popular day by day and the market is flooded with different types of options. But are electric toothbrushes necessary and how different and effective are they compared to manual toothbrushes?
Scientists and researchers have done more than 10 years of study and research in the field of electric toothbrushes. Overall, the studies have shown that electric toothbrushes do a better job of cleaning your teeth and give you better results in terms of dental care and hygiene. Research has shown that long-term use of an electric toothbrush has shown a significant reduction in plaque, calculus, and stain.
Thus as the science behind the effectiveness of electric toothbrushes is rising, one is easily convinced to invest in a good quality electric toothbrush. But as the market is flooded with different types of electric toothbrushes it is vital for a consumer to choose the best quality toothbrush at an affordable price.
Enter Fairywill is a popular company working to bring the best of technology to dental health care. Fairywill produces and markets personal care products involving oral hygiene. They offer power toothbrushes for children and adults; oral irrigators; teeth whitening products and replacement brush heads.
Fairywill P11 Pro
Fairywill P11 Pro is an ADA ( American Dental Association) approved advanced Sonic Electric Toothbrush which has proven to be safe and effective in removing stains and reducing gingivitis. The Fairywill P11 Pro comes with an industry-leading 3rd generation Maglev Motor which helps to remove 10 times more stains along the gum line than a manual toothbrush. With sonic vibrations that are up to 62,000 vibrations per cycle, it gives you powerful micro-brushes that clean each tooth thoroughly. Backed by ultrasonic technology, and 3 modes to suit different oral needs P11 Pro is a perfect companion for your daily oral needs.
The advanced design of Fairywill P11 Pro comes with a bold and sharp body paired with a round, gold-tone ring which makes it sturdy yet super stylish. This dynamic electric toothbrush comes with a 2-minute timer and 30-second interval pulse. This means after every 30 seconds the toothbrush emits a mild pulse to remind you to change your brushing quadrant and the two-minute timer ensures that you brush your teeth for not less than the dentist-recommended two minutes. Moreover, with 3 different brushing modes, the toothbrush is suitable for even the most sensitive user. However unlike other generic electric toothbrushes, Fairywill P11 Pro comes with a quiet motor which ensures that you get healthy and clean teeth without any unnecessary sound and noise.
The winner of the 2020 RedDot Product design award, Fairywill P11 Pro comes with 8 Dupont Nylon Brush heads and a stylish travel case. This means once you buy this product you can forget about all your dental woes for the next two years as the 8 brush heads will easily last for 2 years or more.
Fueled by an 800mAh lithium battery and supported by fast charging technology, Fairywill P11 Pro lasts up to 30 days on one single charge which takes just 2 hours. Moreover, the electric toothbrush uses a USB charging design supporting global voltage which can be used in any and every corner of the world.
Generally retailing at $37.99, Fairywill is giving an amazing deal on P11 Pro on Amazon US. The company is giving out a 9% discount on the original price via coupon code: 6P6QUY6O and an additional $10 store coupon can be found on Amazon US. Both these deals combined together bring down the final price of Fairywill P11 Pro to $24.67 only.
Please note that these coupons expire on 06/30/2021 at 11:59 PM PDT and is applicable only on the black color variant. With multiple discount coupons, you get the P11 Pro toothbrush at a competitive price tag.
After a not-so-packed third week that gave us a chance to catch our breaths, the wave of smartphone announcements for the coming week is going to be overwhelming. With phones from POCO, OnePlus, Black Shark, Honor, Vivo, realme, and Motorola, there is a lot to look forward to in the coming week.
POCO X3 Pro
POCO X3 Pro
POCO kicks off the week with a global launch event on Monday, March 22. It is believed that it will announce the POCO X3 Pro, an affordable 4G flagship killer, that will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 chipset. The Xiaomi offshoot is also expected to announce a second phone, the POCO F3 which has been reported to be a rebadge of the Redmi K40. This means the POCO F3 will have the Snapdragon 870 5G processor powering it, a super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and 48MP triple rear cameras.
Vivo X60 series heads to India but the first stop is Malaysia
Vivo will try to grab more of the spotlights on Monday when it unveils its new mid-range 5G phone, the Vivo Y72 5G in Thailand. This phone will have a MediaTek chipset at its heart, a 5000mAh battery, and 64MP triple rear cameras.
OnePlus 9 Series and OnePlus Watch
OnePlus takes over on Tuesday, March 23, for the launch of the OnePlus 9 series. Three phones are expected at the launch which should simultaneously hold in India, Europe, and the United States. There is the top-of-the-line OnePlus 9 Pro which will come along with a standard variant called the OnePlus 9 while an India-exclusive OnePlus 9R will also be announced. The much-awaited OnePlus Watch will also be unveiled at the event. China will get its own launch event on the following day.
Black Shark 4 series
On the same Tuesday, Black Shark will be unveiling its new gaming smartphones – the Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro. These two phones will come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 870 and Snapdragon 888 processor respectively, 144Hz AMOLED screens, 4500mAh batteries, and support for 120W fast wired charging. The phones will also have motorized shoulder buttons that retract into the frame when not needed.
Huami’s Amazfit T-Rex goes pro
If you don’t want to grab the OnePlus Watch, then you may be interested in Huami’s Amazfit T-Rex Pro smartwatch which is launching on March 23 too. This is a rugged smartwatch and it will be arriving with new features such as a new BioTracker PPG sensor and a revamped operating system.
Another Honor V40 phone, this time it’s “light and luxurious ”
The Honor V40 5G launched earlier this year as the manufacturer’s first phone following its split from Huawei. Now, it is getting a sibling that will be sold as the Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition and it is also coming on March 23.
The phone looks premium with its curved display and eye-catching rear design. It has been reported it will have support for 66W fast charging, so you can refill its 3800mAh battery in under an hour.
The following day, March 24, realme India will take the wraps off the realme 8 series. This will be a bigger event with not only more phones but more fanfare as the phones are realme’s challengers to the Redmi Note 10 series.
Motorola Edge S goes global as the Moto G100
Towards the end of last year, Motorola announced that the first Moto G smartphone with a Snapdragon 800 series processor is coming this year. On Thursday, March 25, the phone will arrive as the Moto G100. The device should be familiar to those who have been following Motorola’s announcements this year as it is a rebadge of the China-exclusive Motorola Edge S, the first flagship killer of 2021. We are excited nonetheless.
The OnePlus Watch is coming on Tuesday, March 23. Specs and features of the smartwatch have appeared in leaks as well as from official sources. Today, new info has been revealed, this time from OnePlus’s CEO, Pete Lau.
In a tweet posted earlier today, the founder revealed that the OnePlus Watch has more than 110 work-out modes. The tweet also includes a short animated video that shows some of the work-out modes such as walking, swimming, cycling, running, cricket, badminton, weightlifting, ballet, free training, and shooting.
It is not unusual to see a high number of supported sports modes on smartwatches these days. Smartwatches such as the Amazfit GTS 2, Amazfit GTR 2, the Huawei Watch Fit, and Honor Watch ES all have sports modes that number over 80.
The OnePlus Watch has a 46mm round dial with two buttons on the side. Along with having support for several work-out modes, the watch will also have a heart rate monitor, a SpO2 sensor, and sleep tracking. It will also be able to answer phone calls, display notifications, control media playback, and work as a remote for OnePlus TVs.
OnePlus will ship the watch with a custom-made operating system based on RTOS. It has also been reported that the smartwatch will have 4GB of internal storage, an IP68 rating, and support for fast charging.
Alongside the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, the OPPO Find X3 Pro is actually the most advanced Android phone released in 2021 in terms of specs sheet. It offers stunning specifications and a lot of innovation, but is it able to compete with the most advanced iPhone? Is it a better choice than the best device from Apple? In order to try to answer these questions, we decided to compare the specifications of the OPPO Find X3 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max which is the most expensive phone by Apple and provides the best user experience with iOS. Let’s discover the pro and cons of each flagship in detail.
OPPO Find X3 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs OPPO Find X3 Pro
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
OPPO Find X3 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm, 228 g
163.6 x 74 x 8.3 mm, 193 g
DISPLAY
6.7 inches, 1284 x 2778p (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED
While the iPhone 12 Pro Max has exactly the same form factor as the iPhone X released in 2017, the OPPO Find X3 Pro comes with a brand new design, even though the rear camera module reminds of the latest Apple phones. It is a very elegant handset with a higher screen-to-body ratio, curved edges, and a protruding camera module with a very innovative design. While the OPPO Find X3 Pro has a more interesting and innovative look, the iPhone 12 Pro Max actually provides a better build quality. It has a Ceramic Shield back and a stainless steel frame, and it is waterproof up to 6 meters deep.
Display
Despite the iPhone 12 Pro Max has one of the best displays in the whole smartphone market, the OPPO Find X3 Pro promises an even better experience. It provides an awesome image quality with a 10-bit color depth for its AMOLED display, as well as the HDR10+ certification and the BT.2020 standard. Further, it comes with a high refresh rate: up to 120 Hz. The refresh rate is adaptive thanks to the LTPO technology and it can automatically switch from 1 to 120 Hz. The phone even comes with a higher Quad HD+ resolution and an in-display fingerprint reader. The iPhone has a stunning image quality, but it lacks a high refresh rate and QHD+ resolution.
Specs & Software
The OPPO Find X3 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are both equipped with flagship-class processors and they provide similar levels of performance. With these phones, you can do every kind of activity without issues and at blazing speeds. The operating systems are different: you get iOS 14 with the iPhone 12 Pro Max and Android 11 with the OPPO Find X3 Pro. The phones feature up to 256 GB of internal storage (the Find X3 Pro is only available in variants with 256 GB of internal storage).
Camera
iPhone 12 Pro Max and OPPO Find X3 Pro are top-end camera phone which can provide outstanding image quality and record great videos in every situation. The most interesting device in terms of cameras is the OPPO Find X3 Pro, boasting a quad-camera on the rear side. It includes two 50 MP main sensors (one of which is ultrawide), a 13 MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom, and a macro camera with 60x magnification which works similarly to a microscope.
If you compare the battery capacity of the iPhone 12 Pro Max with other Android flagships, you will find out that it is below-average. But despite that, it is able to achieve similar results to the 4500 mAh battery of the OPPO Find X3 Pro thanks to the optimization of the iOS operating system. The OPPO Find X3 Pro offers way faster charging speeds thanks to 65W fast wired charging and 30W fast wireless charging.
Price
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is priced at €1199/$1433 in the global market (the price varies depending on the region), while you need €1149/$1373 for the OPPO Find X3 Pro. The OPPO Find X3 Pro is the winner of this comparison thanks to more innovative features, but not necessarily the best for everyone: as always, this is just a comparison between specifications and does not regard the user experience and the single users.
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs OPPO Find X3 Pro: PRO and CONS
POCO is unveiling the POCO X3 Pro in India on March 30 but it is already holding a global event on March 22 where it is expected to unveil two smartphones- POCO X3 Pro and POCO F3. In this article, let’s focus on the POCO X3 Pro that is launching as a 2021 flagship killer and take a look at its expected specs, features, and price.
POCO X3 Pro- What’s New?
Right from the word get-go, POCO has been teasing a flagship experience on the POCO X3 Pro like its 2018 POCO F1. Despite bringing it under a different series i.e, X, the device is certainly going to focus on performance & balancing the price-performance ratio.
POCO X3, which launched in September 2020, was a budget smartphone with a new Snapdragon 732G processor at that time. Likewise, the company wants to debut the ‘Pro’ variant with an unannounced Snapdragon 860 chipset. This is said to be an overclocked version of the already existing Snapdragon 855+.
Leaked renders showed that the device will have a similar design to the POCO X3. However, the ‘Pro’ is confirmed to get the improved Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection. Speaking of renders, the POCO X3 Pro is said to come in three colors- Phantom Black, Metal Bronze, and Frost Blue options.
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POCO X3 Pro Frost Blue
POCO X3 Pro Metal Bronze
POCO X3 Pro Phantom Black
POCO X3 Pro Expected Specifications and Features
Thanks to @chunvn8888 on Twitter, we can take a look at the entire specs and features of the upcoming POCO X3 Pro that has already been listed on Vietnam’s “Shopee Mall”.
Dimensions & weight: 165.3mm x 76.8mm x 9.4mm; 215 grams.
Other features: side-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock, IR blaster, 3.5mm audio jack & USB-C port, dual-speakers with Hi-Res Audio certification, MicroSD(up to 1TB),
We already know that POCO is bringing the device to India, and other global markets including Europe. However, the latest leaks reveal that the device will also reach Southeast Asian countries like Vietnam.
Talking about the price, POCO X3 Pro is said to retail in Europe at €269 for the 6/128GB variant and €319 for the 8/256GB variant. In India, the pricing is not known yet but we expect the company to price it around the ₹21,000-₹23,000($290-$318) mark to continue the POCO F1 legacy and grab the attention.
In countries like Vietnam, the price is listed on Shopee Mall as VND 7,990,000($343) and we can expect something around $300-$320 for the base variant.
Let’s wait for the official pricing on March 22 in Europe, March 25 in Vietnam(as per Shopee, first sale on March 26), and March 30 in India.
The Black Shark 4 gaming smartphone will be announced on Monday, March 23, and it will pack some pretty impressive features, some of which have been confirmed by Black Shark itself. Ahead of the launch, we have got info on two new features that gamers will love.
First is from the Chinese leaker, Digital Chat Station, and he mentioned in a Weibo post that the Black Shark 4 will have a record-breaking 720Hz touch sampling rate!
The post mentions other specifications of the phone too. It will have a Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 2.76mm sized punch hole. It will also have a Snapdragon 870 processor, a 4500mAh battery, 120W fast wired charging, motorized shoulder buttons, and triple rear cameras arranged horizontally like those of the Samsung Galaxy S10.
The second interesting feature is the motorized shoulder buttons which have been officially confirmed by Black Shark. A Weibo post by the CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun, said the mechanical buttons will rise when playing a game and retract when not in use. The video below shows the buttons in action.
Alongside the Black Shark 4 will come the Black Shark 4 Pro which will have a Snapdragon 888 processor powering it. It will also have a 4500mAh battery, support for 120W fast wired charging, and an AMOLED display. Both phones are expected to run Android 11 out of the box.
Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi Smart Band 6 very soon. It has already got certified in India, Indonesia and reports say that it is going to have a larger screen and improved activity tracking. Today, a supposed live image of the fitness tracker has appeared online.
Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 | source: mi.com
The live image of the Mi Smart Band 6 has been found on the EU Declaration of Conformity page. It is seemingly filed by the partner Huami with which Xiaomi is said to work at least for another three years. Specifically, the image appears under the name Mi Smart Band 6 and model number XMSH15HM.
If you recall, we have already seen this model number in BIS, and Indonesia Telecom listings before. Talking about the image(above), which shows the side look of the device, we see a similar strap and display design like the Mi Smart Band 5. There is a charging cable beside confirming the presence of magnetic charging.
While we can’t be sure that the Mi Smart Band 6 is a ditto of the predecessor, the design of other straps and the pill-shaped display(from the sides) certainly hints at similarities. It is possible that the fitness tracker might retain the design elements from Mi Smart Band 5 whilst sporting a larger display.
The Mi Band 6/Mi Smart Band 6 first appeared on the internet where its existence got leaked on the Zepp app code. This report said that it will have support for Blood Oxygen monitoring(SpO2 sensor), and come with Alexa assistant built-in.
Some other rumors on the specs of the Mi Smart Band 6 include NFC, and non-NFC variants for different markets, built-in GPS, Heart rate Monitoring(PPG), Sleep tracking, 30 activity tracking modes including Zumba, cricket, basketball, and kickboxing.
OnePlus’s Nord series made its debut last year as a line of affordable mid-range phones from the Chinese manufacturer. With three models so far, OnePlus is expected to expand the series this year, and now we get an early look at the design of the OnePlus Nord N10 5G‘ successor.
Render of the OnePlus Nord N10 5G successor
At the moment, the official name of the phone is not known but according to the source of the renders, the reliable leaker, Steve Hemmerstoffer, who is popularly known as OnLeaks, the device is codenamed “Ebba”.
The renders show the phone shares a striking resemblance to its predecessor on the front. The display is flat, has a punch hole at the top left corner for the front-facing camera, and is said to be the same 6.49-inch size. On the rear are where the changes have been made.
The camera array has been redesigned and looks like that of the OPPO Find X3 Lite, save for having fewer cameras. Unlike its predecessor which has four rear cameras, ”Ebba“ has three. We don’t yet know the camera specs but we want to believe the two 2MP cameras for depth and macro have been replaced with a single camera.
Another major design change is the new position of the fingerprint scanner. The new model has its fingerprint scanner on the right side of the metal frame while the volume keys, which are now two separate buttons, are on the left. Sorry to disappoint those who want the Alert Slider, but there isn’t one on this device.
The photo shows the audio jack remains and it is at the bottom along with the USB-C port and a three-hole speaker grille. OnLeaks says the back panel will most likely be plastic with a glossy finish. He also gives the dimensions of the phone as 162.9 x 74.7 x 8.4mm (10.3mm with the camera housing).
We expect the successor to the OnePlus Nord N10 will be a 5G phone but we do not know what chipset will come with it. Also, there is no news yet of when it will launch but considering the Nord N10 5G launched last November, we may have a bit of waiting to do before it is announced. However, let’s not forget it has become the norm for successors to arrive within a few months rather than after a year.
Early this month, we saw a report of a laptop from Reliance Jio named JioBook being in development including a few of its specs. Now, a report by Economic times says that both the JioBook laptop and the entry-level 5G smartphone could debut at RIL(Reliance Industries Limited)’s AGM.
As per the report, the 5G smartphone, which is being developed in partnership with Google, will get through the R&D stage by the May-June period. Citing people familiar with the matter, it says that the launch could very well be during the Annual General Meeting(AGM) of Reliance Industries.
Last year, the AGM held on July 15, 2020, and this time it’s likely to be around August-September if the report is right. Speaking of last year, the Indian Telecom giant revealed that Google had invested in the Jio Platforms Ltd for a 7.73% equity stake.
This, along with 5G adoption and introducing an entry-level smartphone, came up as announcements in the 2021 meeting. Reliance Jio is expected to bring 5G to the country at this very AGM and the services will launch sometime in H2 2021.
Coming back, along with the 5G smartphone, the JioBook laptop is likely to appear at the event as well. Recently, the Indian Government conducted a spectrum auction where the companies raised their 4G capacity and Jio spent the most(₹20,000 crore).
To expand its services across products, Jio is seriously looking to enter into the product ecosystem with a 5G smartphone and laptop. This will pave way for it to bring products with deeper integration of Jio services, always-connected devices with the Jio network, and more.
We saw evidences of this in the JioBook where the company’s test unit was found using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 665 chipset with 4G LTE support, run JioOS(preloaded with Jio services) that’s based on Google’s Android.
It is no longer news that OnePlus will officially announce the OnePlus 9 series on March 23 while it will be launched in China on March 24. What’s news is that the models are already up for pre-order in China from March 9. OnePlus has now officially shared a poster that reveals that the number of reservations for the OnePlus 9 series has exceeded 2 million across all the retail channels where it is up for reservation.
This is said to be the highest number of reservations garnered by an upcoming smartphone in OnePlus’ entire history. There is no doubt that the number of innovative features that have been teased to be onboard the OnePlus 9 has contributed to this high level of interest in the model. Although all of the reservations won’t translate to actual sales, they are indicators that the device will be an extremely popular one.
The OnePlus 9 series promises several top-of-the-pack features in all aspects such as design, screen, camera, and performance. The series will emerge as the world’s first model to feature a Samsung LTPO display. The display will come with up to a 120Hz refresh rate but also supports automatic adjustments that can take down to as low as 1Hz. This will have a huge effect on the battery consumption of the device.
In terms of the camera, OnePlus had earlier announced that it is in cooperation with German camera maker Hasselblad which will see the company tune the OP9 series cameras. Although OnePlus had hinted earlier on that it won’t send a review unit to DXOMark, we expect the camera to be topnotch on all the models.
As for the performance aspect, the OnePlus 9 series, being a flagship series, will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with LPDDR5 RAM and the phone will pack UFS3.1 flash storage. It will also come with a new cooling system which can further improve its performance.
The OnePlus 9 series is expected to go on sale in China for the first time on March 30. That is after the official announcement in China on March 24.
Earlier this week, iQOO released the first teaser of the upcoming iQOO Z3 5G smartphone. The company started with the reservations of the smartphone through multiple retailer sites including Vivo China’s online store in China. An updated listing of the phone at JD now has a new poster, which confirms that it will launch on March 25 in China.
The poster gives a look at one of the corners of the iQOO Z3’s back, which does not reveal anything significant about its design. The listing has no information on the specs of the Z3. However, it mentions the model number of the device as V2073A.
The V2073A model number has been recently at Google Play Console and 3C. The latter revealed that it is a 5G phone that may arrive with support for 55W fast charging. The V2073A’s Play Console listing states that its display supports FHD+ resolution, 6 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS.
The Play Console listing reveals that it is powered by an SM7250 Qualcomm chipset. The SM7250 model number belongs to three chipsets such as Snapdragon 765, 765G, and 768G. However, a tipster claimed it could be driven by the Snapdragon 768G.
Other reports have claimed that it has a 144Hz LCD panel with a punch-hole design and a Sony IMX589 48-megapixel triple camera system. There is no word on its pricing. The handset will be arriving as a successor to the iQOO Z1 from last year.
In related news, the iQOO U3x 5G is also expected to debut in the coming week in China. Its retailer listings have revealed that its pre-orders will kick off on March 22. The Snapdragon 480 powered handset could be a rebranded version of the Vivo Y31s 5G.
Chinese tech giant Huawei is still battling to keep its smartphone business up and running as the company had hinted that it is not planning to sell its smartphone arm any time soon just like the Honor brand was sold off. To this end, we expect a whittled-down launch itinerary this year. The company recently launched the Mate X2 flagship and is expected to launch the P50 series in May.
A rumor has emerged in the Chinese media that Huawei’s chip-making arm HiSilicon will soon launch the Kirin 9000L mobile platform. This is the first time we are hearing about this chip but putting the name into consideration, it can be understood that the Kirin 9000L has a similar design to the Kirin 9000E and Kirin 9000 but the manufacturing process is different. The unannounced Kirin 9000L is said to be manufactured using Samsung’s 5nm EUV process. The chipset is slightly inferior to the two TSMC models manufactured earlier on, considering its setup.
The leak source also revealed the configuration of the Kirin 9000L, highlighting the difference it has with the Kirin 9000 and 9000E. The Kirin 9000L’s large CPU core will see its frequency reduced to 2.86GHz as against 3.13GHz for both the Kirin 9000 and 9000E. The GPU is an 18-core Mali-G78 while the 9000 and 9000E GPU cores are 24 cores and 22 cores respectively.
Furthermore, recall that Huawei’s flagship chipsets usually feature a dedicated NPU. In this regard, the Kirin 9000L’s NPU will use a single large core CPU only. In contrast, the Kirin 9000 features two large cores and a micro core while the Kirin 9000E has one large core and a micro core.
We can’t vouch for the authenticity of these details but on the surface, this could be Huawei’s attempt at rationing its chip inventories as the company had stacked up large orders before the US ban became absolute, affecting companies outside the US using US technology like Samsung foundries, TSMC, and others. One of the sources disclosed that the new chip may be utilized by the Huawei P50 alongside the Kirin 9000E.
Also, an earlier rumor had emerged that Samsung had collaborated with Japanese and European manufacturers to build a small production line using non-US equipment. This new chip using Samsung 5nm EUV may be the result but there is no official word on that yet.
If indeed Huawei has got a Kirin 9000L chipset in the works, we may see it get announced in no distant time. We’ll keep you update on this story if more details emerge.
A recent leak revealed that iQOO will be launching the iQOO Z3 5G and iQOO U3x 5G by the end of this month in China. It appears that the leak has turned out to be true as the company has not only confirmed March 25 as iQOO Z3’s launch date but also it has started reservations of the iQOO U3x handset.
The iQOO U3x 5G is now listed for reservations through Vivo China’s website, JD, and Suning. The official renders of the smartphone have appeared in these listings. It can be seen in Magic Blue and gradient gray colors. The JD listing reveals that iQOO U3x 5G will be available in three variants such as 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.
The official renders show that the iQOO U3x has a teardrop notch display. Its rear side has a square-shaped camera module has a dual-camera setup and an LED flash. The right edge of the phone has a volume rocker. Its pre-sale will begin on March 22, which indicates that it may launch on the same date.
iQOO U3x 5G
iQOO U3x 5G specifications (expected)
The iQOO U3x 5G could be a rebadged version of the Vivo Y31s 5G smartphone that went official earlier this month. It has a 6.58-inch LCD FHD+ display that produces 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 480 chipset powers the device with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage.
The iQOO U3x 5G has a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. It has a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera setup and a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The handset runs on Android 11 OS.
OPPO launched the A94 smartphone for about $299 in UAE. This budget smartphone has entered the Southeast Asian market but with a slightly higher price tag in Singapore.
OPPO A94
OPPO A94 Singapore Price, Availablity
Just like UAE, OPPO has launched a single variant of the OPPO A94 in Singapore. The device, however, comes in two colors- Fluid Black and Fantasy Purple. The single 8GB RAM, 128GB storage variant is priced at SGD429($319).
The company is running an early bird sale from March 21 to 28 on OPPO’s dedicated store page in Lazada. In this period, users who buy the device(on Lazada) will get an Oppo Enco W11 earbuds for free.
From March 27, the device will officially go on sale in Singapore and be available for purchase on OPPO’s official Concept store. It will also be available on other e-commerce platforms like Shopee, and other authorized partners.
OPPO A94 Specifications and Features
The OPPO A94 in Singapore is the same as the one launched in UAE. The device measures 160.1 x 73.2 x 7.8mm and weighs 172 grams. It features a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels.
Under the hood, the OPPO A94 sports MediaTek Helio P95 chipset paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.0 storage. For rear cameras, we have a quad-camera setup with 48MP f/1.7 main lens, 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide with FOV 119°, two 2MP sensors. For selfies, there is a 32MP sensor up front.
Camera features include portrait mode, panorama, night mode, EIS, 4K video shooting at 30fps, and 1080p videos at 30fps on the front camera with EIS support along with other options like time-lapse, selfie beautification, night mode.
Other features include a 4,310mAh battery with a 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C, an in-screen fingerprint sensor, and a 3.5mm jack. The device runs ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11 out of the box.
Motorola has recently launched the Moto G10 and Moto G30 smartphones in multiple markets. It speculated to be working on the launch of the Moto G50 handset. A recent report had revealed another upcoming Motorola phone with “Hanoip” codename. Fresh information shared by XDA Developersreveals that this device will be arriving in the market with the Moto G60 moniker.
The model numbers that are associated with the Moto G60 handset include XT2135-1, XT-2135-2, and XT2147-1. The publication claims that the phone will be heading to markets like Latin America and Europe. It is also speculated to land in India as it was recently certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The publication that there is some difference between the XT2135-1/2 and XT-2147-1 models.
Moto G60 specifications
The publication claimed that the Moto G60 with XT2135-1/2 model number has a 6.78-inch FHD+ display that offers a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is yet to be confirmed whether the device has an AMOLED or LCD screen. It has a front camera of 32-megapixel.
The rear camera system of the Moto G60 has a 108-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL HM2 as the primary snapper, a 16-megpaixel OmniVision OV16A1Q ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel OV02B16. The Moto G60 has a 6,000mAh battery. The phone is expected in 4 GB / 6 GB RAM options and 64 GB / 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage choices. It is expected to arrive with Snapdragon 732G chipset.
The XT2147-1 variant has a 64-megapixel OmniVision primary camera instead of the Samsung lens. Also, it has a 16-megapixel selfie camera instead of the 32-megapixel lens found on the XT2135-1/2 model. The handset may come with some new camera features like a new document mode, low light AI, smudge detection, and dual capture video.
OnePlus rolled out OxygenOS Open Beta 7 update for the OnePlus 8 series late last month. But this month, the company is seeding out the OxygenOS OpenBeta 8 update a little bit earlier. What’s more interesting is for the first time, the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro are getting the same public beta build as the OnePlus 8T.
Yesterday, OnePlus started rolling out OxygenOS Open Beta 2 update for the OnePlus 8T. The same build is now being pushed to the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro as OxygenOS Open Beta 8.
For the OnePlus 8T, this update brings 19 fixes. On the other hand, the OnePlus 8 series gets 21 fixes. The two extra fixes are for fingerprint pattern not displaying on screen and some known issues with SMS.
Apart from fixes, the new beta software build also comes with March 2021 security patches. That’s not all, it also brings an option to register OnePlus account with phone number in more regions, optimizations for the startup speed of some apps, touch-range improvements for the stopwatch buttons in the clock app, and a new medal in Zen Mode called ‘Tide Voice’.
OnePlus 8/8 Pro OxygenOS Open Beta 8 Official Changelog
System
OnePlus account now can be registered with the phone number in more countries or regions
Optimized the startup speed of some apps to improve the user experience
Fixed the noise issue of 5G calls
Fixed the issue that the fingerprint pattern is not displayed on the screen (OP8 series only)
Fixed the issue that WhatsApp cannot receive messages when it is in the background for a long time
Fixed the issue in which the “Turn on automatically” in Dark Mode is disabled after the system update
Fixed the disappearing issue with the animation of the voice assistant wake-up gesture
Fixed the issue that no caller ID is displayed from the favorite contacts in Do Not Disturb mode
Fixed the issue that the Setting interface displays abnormally under the split screen of call forwarding
Fixed the flash issue with the Quick Reply in Landscape
Fixed the issue that the status bar is displayed abnormally when using split-screen with the Chrome
Fixed the small probability issue that the expanded screenshot may stop working
Updated Android security patch to 2021.03
Camera
Newly added time watermark (Go to: Camera – Settings – Shot on OnePlus watermark – Time)
Gallery
Fixed the issue in which pictures are not displayed in the Gallery after they are copied to the DCIM category
Fixed the issue that the Nearby Share button may disappear when using Google Photos
Bluetooth
Fixed the issue that the SCENARIO-BASED ENHANCEMENT switch is not displayed in the settings when OnePlus Buds is connected to the phone
Fixed the issue that the device cannot be searched by other Bluetooth devices
Message
Fixed the issue of the incomplete dialog box displayed in landscape mode
Fixed known issues with the SMS to improve functional stability (OP8 series only)
Clock
Improved the touch range of stopwatch buttons and improved the user experience
Ambient Display
Fixed the issue in which the AOD displays the wrong time sequence after setting up some languages as system languages
Fixed the issue with AOD that the screen may flash when unlocking with fingerprint
Fixed the issue with AOD that the screen may display red in some scenes
Fixed the issue of blurred lines in AOD
Network
Fixed the failure issue with Wi-Fi
Zen Mode
Newly added the Tide Voice Medal (Complete 3 Zen Mode challenges with white noise to win this medal)
The latest public beta update for the Oneplus 8 and the Oneplus 8 Pro is available as an OTA update for the users who are already on the previous beta build. Whereas, those on the stable channel will have to download and install it manually from the OnePlus Community.
Just last week, OnePlus released OxygenOS Open Beta 1 update for the OnePlus 8T. But the brand has already started rolling out OxygenOs Open Beta 2 for this handset. The former update was all about optimizations, whereas the new build brings a ton of fixes.
The OnePlus 8T OxygenOS Open Beta 2 update brings fixes related to the system, camera, Bluetooth, message, clock, ambient display, network, and Zen Mode. According to the changelog, the new public beta update for the OnePlus 8T comes with a total of 19 fixes.
Some of the notable issues that are getting a fix with this software build are noise in 5G calls, WhatsApp couldn’t receive messages when it is in the background for a long time, flash issue with the quick reply in landscape, abnormal display of status bar when using Chrome in split-screen mode, expanded screenshot not working, pictures not showing in Gallery after being copied to DCIM folder, phone cannot be searched by other Bluetooth devices, incomplete dialog box in landscape, several issues with AOD, and WiFi failure issue.
Other than fixes, the latest update for the OnePlus 8T also bumps up the security patch level to March 2021, brings optimizations for the startup speed of some apps, and adds a new time watermark in the camera app as well as a new medal called Tide Voice in Zen Mode.
OnePlus 8T OxygenOS Open Beta 2 Official Changelog
System
OnePlus account now can be registered with the phone number in more countries or regions
Optimized the startup speed of some apps to improve the user experience
Fixed the noise issue of 5G calls
Fixed the issue that the fingerprint pattern is not displayed on the screen (OP8 series only)
Fixed the issue that WhatsApp cannot receive messages when it is in the background for a long time
Fixed the issue in which the “Turn on automatically” in Dark Mode is disabled after the system update
Fixed the disappearing issue with the animation of the voice assistant wake-up gesture
Fixed the issue that no caller ID is displayed from the favorite contacts in Do Not Disturb mode
Fixed the issue that the Setting interface displays abnormally under the split screen of call forwarding
Fixed the flash issue with the Quick Reply in Landscape
Fixed the issue that the status bar is displayed abnormally when using split-screen with the Chrome
Fixed the small probability issue that the expanded screenshot may stop working
Updated Android security patch to 2021.03
Camera
Newly added time watermark (Go to: Camera – Settings – Shot on OnePlus watermark – Time)
Gallery
Fixed the issue in which pictures are not displayed in the Gallery after they are copied to the DCIM category
Fixed the issue that the Nearby Share button may disappear when using Google Photos
Bluetooth
Fixed the issue that the SCENARIO-BASED ENHANCEMENT switch is not displayed in the settings when OnePlus Buds is connected to the phone
Fixed the issue that the device cannot be searched by other Bluetooth devices
Message
Fixed the issue of the incomplete dialog box displayed in landscape mode
Fixed known issues with the SMS to improve functional stability (OP8 series only)
Clock
Improved the touch range of stopwatch buttons and improved the user experience
Ambient Display
Fixed the issue in which the AOD displays the wrong time sequence after setting up some languages as system languages
Fixed the issue with AOD that the screen may flash when unlocking with fingerprint
Fixed the issue with AOD that the screen may display red in some scenes
Fixed the issue of blurred lines in AOD
Network
Fixed the failure issue with Wi-Fi
Zen Mode
Newly added the Tide Voice Medal (Complete 3 Zen Mode challenges with white noise to win this medal)
The OxygenOS Open Beta 2 update for the Oneplus 8T is currently being rolled out via OTA to users who are already on the previous build. Alternately, users on the stable channel can also install this update by downloading the appropriate file from the OnePlus Community.
Last year, Lenovo launched a single flagship Android tablet called Lenovo Tab P11 Pro. This product is also sold as Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro in China. A few months after its release, the company is now teasing another such high-end Android tablet.
Settings page of upcoming Snapdragon 870-powered Lenovo Android tablet | Source: Lin Lin (Weibo)
Earlier today, Lenovo Notebook Product Manager Lin Lin posted a ‘Settings’ page screenshot of an upcoming Lenovo tablet. The picture reveals some of the key specs of this product.
According to the image, the yet-to-release Lenovo tablet will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC. This chipset will be coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. We can expect other storage configurations as well.
As for software, the tablet will run ZUI 12.5 based on Android 11. It will also have support for ‘Lenovo One’, which is similar to HUAWEI Multi-Screen Collaboration and Xiaomi Device Control.
Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro
Unfortunately, nothing else is known about this tablet, including its launch date. Since the screenshot shows the security patch level to be January 2021, there’s a chance that the product could be still in the last stage of testing.
That said, this new tablet could be a better option for heavy users than the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro aka Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro. Because though the latter has some great features like a 2K OLED HDR display with Dolby Vision and JBL quad-speaker, it comes with a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SoC.
ZTE is pretty excited about its soon-to-be-announced ZTE S30 Pro phone. As part of its campaign, it has been releasing in bits key specs of the device. The latest post from the manufacturer reveals the phone’s battery capacity as well as the supported fast charging technology.
According to a post on its Weibo account, the ZTE S30 Pro will have a 4200mAh battery capacity. The phone will also support 55W fast wired charging just like the Red Magic 5G and Red Magic 5S. Owners should be able to charge the phone from empty to full in under an hour.
The ZTE S30 Pro is shaping up to be an interesting device. It has been confirmed that it will have an OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. It will also have a 44MP selfie camera and a 64MP quad rear camera array. We also expect it to be the first phone to run ZTE’s new MyOS which should be based on Android 11 out of the box.
There are still some details that are not yet known such as the screen size, the processor, RAM, storage capacity, and of course, the price. Notwithstanding, we expect some of these details to be officially revealed by ZTE before the March 30 launch date.
Alongside the phone, ZTE is also expected to announce a new smartwatch called the ZTE Watch GT. Sadly, we don’t know anything about what it looks like and what its specs are.
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We already know that these models will basically come in two color variants although it has been rumored that the OnePlus 9 model may have an additional color variant. The renders by Evan Blass reaffirm two color options for both the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro.
