Nokia X20 spotted with Snapdragon 480 at Geekbench

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Mar 19, 2021

On April 8, HMD Global will be holding a launch event to announce new smartphones. Rumors have it that it may launch phones like Nokia X10, X20, G10, and G20. The Nokia X10 was recently spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking platform. Today, the Nokia X20 has appeared in Geekbench’s database with some of its key specs.

The Geekbench listing reveals that the Nokia X20 is powered by a Qualcomm processor, which is mentioned with as SM4350. This model number confirms that the device is powered by the Snapdragon 480 chipset.

The listing further reveals that the Nokia X20 features 6 GB of RAM and it runs on Android 11 OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the handset scored 507 and 1661, respectively.

A previous leak claimed that not only the Nokia X20, but also the X10 is powered by the Snapdragon 480 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. While the X10 could be coming with 32 GB, the X20 will be equipped with an internal storage of 128 GB.

The Nokia X10 could be priced at 300 euros (~$357) and it may come in colors like white and green. On the other side, the Nokia X20 may cost 50 euros (~$59) more and it could be coming in blue and sand color.

In related news, the Nokia G10 was recently spotted with an Helio P22 chipset and 4 GB of RAM at Geekbench. It is rumored to be equipped with other specs such as a 6.4-inch HD+ display, a 16-megapixel front camera, a 48-megapixel quad-camera system, 3 GB / 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB / 64 GB of storage, and a 4,000mAh battery with 10W charging support. As far as G20 is concerned, it is speculated to arrive with 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, and 169 euros (~$201). It may sell in silver and blue colors.

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 to feature 2K display with 120Hz refresh rate support

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Mar 19, 2021

Lenovo has already launched a few laptops under its Xiaoxin lineup in both Intel Core and AMD Ryzen chipsets. Now, the company is gearing up to launch another device in the lineup, dubbed as Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16.

In a new teaser poster shared by the company, it has been confirmed that the upcoming Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 will come with a 16-inch display that offers 2560 x 1600 pixels screen resolution and supports both 60Hz and 120Hz refresh rate.

Further, it offers 350nits of brightness, 100% sRGB high color gamut, and hardware-based low blue light technology for the protection of eyes. There’s also DC Dimming support that offers smooth visuals without flickering.

Although there are several other laptops that have a similar high refresh rate, this could be the first 16-inch laptop to come with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. It seems that there will be a shortcut key on the laptop to switch between 60Hz and 120Hz refresh rate.

Recently, Lenovo had announced that the Xiaoxin Pro 16 will be powered by the AMD Ryzen 5000 processor and NVIDIA independent display. The device is expected to pack AMD Ryzen R7 5800H along with RTX 3050 Ti graphics processor.

We expect the company to share more teasers in the coming days, revealing key specifications and features of the upcoming laptop, ahead of the launch. We also expect the device to go official pretty soon in China.

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Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition officially confirmed, specifications leaked

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Mar 19, 2021

Realme China’s Vice President Wang Wei today confirmed the existence of a new smartphone named Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition. Wei claims that it will be one of the most affordable smartphones featuring an AMOLED display with a curved edge design. A well-known tipster from China has shared a few key details of the smartphone.

Realme X7 Pro extreme edition is coming 2 — Wang Wei confirms the arrival of the Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition

It appears that Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition will borrow its other specifications from the Realme X7 Pro. According to the tipster, the device is equipped with the Dimensity 1000+ chipset, a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel, and a 64-megapixel primary camera on its rear shell.

Despite housing a large-sized 4,500mAh battery, the handset is expected to flaunt a slim design with a 7.8mm thickness. The original Realme X7 Pro has a thickness of 8.7mm. The handset will also carry support for 65W rapid charging. The tipster said that the Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition could be priced around 2,000 Yuan (~$307).

Wei has also claimed that the Realme will strive to Master Edition models by collaborating with Japanese designer Fukasawa Naoto. It remains to be seen whether the company launches a Master Edition for the upcoming Realme X9 and X9 Pro handsets.

In related news, Realme will be launching the Realme GT Neo smartphone on March 31 in China. The handset is likely to arrive in the market as the first Dimensity 1200 chipset powered smartphone. It was spotted with its RMX3031 at Geekbench yesterday. The Geekbench listings revealed that it could be arriving in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM editions. Its other specifications of the smartphone are not known yet. It remains to be seen whether the Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition goes official alongside the Realme GT Neo.

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Samsung Galaxy A82 to feature a 64MP Sony IMX686 lens

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 19, 2021

Samsung is reportedly working on the Galaxy A82 smartphone. Recently, the smartphone was spotted at Bluetooth SIG and Geekbench’s database. The handset will be succeeding the Galaxy A80, which came with a slide-up rotating camera module as one of its major features. The Galaxy A82 is also expected to arrive with an innovative camera module. Now, German publication GalaxyClub.nl has shared important information about the main camera of the A82.

According to the publication, the Galaxy A82’s camera setup will be featuring a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 lens and not a Samsung ISOCELL GW2/1 sensor. There is no information on the auxiliary cameras of the A82. It is unclear whether the smartphone is equipped with a slide-out camera as its predecessor.

Also, it appears that the device could be aimed towards the South Korean market, and not the European market now. It is said to be equipped with a Quantum Random Number Generator chip for better data encryption.

Past reports have revealed that the Galaxy A82 will be equipped with a Snapdragon 855 or Snapdragon 855+ chipset, 4 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. The Bluetooth SIG listing of the phone only revealed that it is equipped with Bluetooth 5.0.

The Samsung Galaxy A80 that debuted in 2019 came with specifications like a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a New Infinity notch-less design, Snapdragon 730G chipset, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and a 3,700mA battery with 25W rapid charging support. The camera module of the A80 comprised of a 48-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a ToF 3D sensor.

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Alleged iQOO U3x images and key specifications leaked through TENAA and 3C listings

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Mar 19, 2021

Yesterday, a tipster from China shared the key specifications of the upcoming iQOO U3x smartphone. A new Vivo phone with model number V2106A was recently spotted at Chinese certification platforms such as 3C and TENAA. It is speculated that this device could be the forthcoming iQOO U3x smartphone.

The TENAA listing reveals that the purported iQOO U3x smartphone has 164.5 x 75.35 x 8.4mm dimensions. It is equipped with a 6.58-inch display with a teardrop notch. A fingerprint scanner can be seen on the right edge of the device.

A squarish camera housing is available on the backside of the Vivo V2016. It seems to be equipped with a dual-camera system and an LED flash. The smartphone is preinstalled with Android 11 OS. It draws power from a 4,910mAh rated battery, which suggests that its typical capacity could be 5,000mAh. The 3C appearance of the smartphone revealed that it may arrive with support for 18W fast charging.

The iQOO U3x is rumored to be a rebadged version of the Vivo Y31s 5G handset, which launched in January in China. It is expected to carry support for a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate support. For selfies, it may feature a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The rear camera setup of the phone may feature a 13-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The Snapdragon 480 SoC is likely to power the handset with 4 GB / 6B of RAM. It may come with a native storage of 128 GB. It may arrive with an affordable price tag of around 1,000 Yuan (~$154) in China.

In related news, two other Vivo phones with model numbers V2039 and V2050 have appeared in the database of Indonesia TKDN certification. The identities of these models are under wraps.

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ZTE S30 Pro officially confirmed to launch on March 30

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 19, 2021

Chinese manufacturer ZTE has officially confirmed via a Weibo post that the S30 series will be launched in China on March 30. The new S series mid-range smartphones will be spearheaded by the S30 Pro which we expect to come with several top-of-the-pack features.

So far, from the available specs already made public, the stand-out feature of the ZTE S30 Pro is a quite decent camera system – it is equipped with a 64MP main camera and a 44MP front camera. Close watchers and insiders have said that the soon-to-be-released S series is being propped as a replacement of the ZTE’s Blade series, although much speculation still surrounds the upcoming release. In the coming days leading to the March 30 launch, we would expect ZTE to throw in additional specs and features of the S30 Pro as it continues to build the tempo for a massive launch for this smartphone series which is expected to be affordable.

The March 30 launch date for the S series will also likely see the company showcase its new ecosystem strategy dubbed 1+2+N. The strategy focuses on a new user experience across several ZTE appliances which may be interconnected and controlled via the user’s ZTE smartphone or tablet. This will thus provide a unified interface for a wide array of operations across the connected devices.

Huawei, OPPO, and Realme are known to have also deployed similar product concepts that promote the creation of an ecosystem.

Although the ZTE S30 Pro is billed to be unveiled as a mid-range smartphone, we are still in the realm of speculation as to the cost of the smartphone. The manufacturer is yet to give a hint on that aspect of the upcoming launch and our “leak radar” is yet to discover any of such information.

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POCO seems to be planning a dual launch for the POCO F3 and X3 Pro on March 22

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 19, 2021

A few days ago, Xiaomi’s independent POCO brand confirmed that it will be holding a launch event in India on March 22. The popularity of the POCO brand dates back to the iconic POCO F1 which not only arrived with flagship specs but also hit the ground running with affordable pricing. After that model, POCO has released a number of successors including the F2 Pro which was launched last year.

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Now, there have been speculations that the tech brand may launch two smartphones at a go during the March 22 event. The POCO F3 is expected to make its debut alongside the POCO X3 Pro. POCO may have just confirmed this speculation with its latest tweet which spoke about the brand “unleashing the beasts,” with emphasis on “beasts”. You will agree that if the Chinese brand was referring to a single phone model, a singular noun would have been used.

Indian tipster Mukul Sharma hopped on POCO Global’s mentions and disclosed via two hashtags that the POCO F3 and X3 Pro are to be unveiled on that day. While we can’t be so sure about it but that is what it seems. We’ll have to wait for just a few more days before the launch date.

The launch event is expected to kick off at 08:00 PM (GMT) on March 22.

Beasts eh? #POCO #POCOF3 #POCOX3Pro https://t.co/KRNVN8d6mG

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) March 18, 2021

The POCO F3 is expected to arrive as the global variant of the Redmi K40 that was launched in China recently. The model recently received FCC certification bearing the same model number as the Redmi K40. The flagship model will sport an AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The flagship model will get its juice from the Snapdragon 870 chipset, 48MP triple rear cameras, and more. Thus, it makes a perfect combo for becoming a member of the legendary POCO F-series of devices.

On the other hand, the POCO X3 Pro is expected to feature a 120Hz FHD+ display and will be powered by an unreleased Snapdragon 860 chipset. The phone will also pack a mammoth 5,200mAh battery.

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Deal: Buy Zeaplus Studio Headphone at a 50% discount for $19.99 only

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Mar 18, 2021

Giztop is giving an amazing deal on Zeaplus Studio Headphones. The headphone which generally retails at $39.99 is now available for $19.99 only.

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Zeaplus Studio Headphones at $19.99 @Giztop

Zeaplus studio headphone is a budget wireless headphone with an Active Noise Cancellation function. The headset’s exterior body is made of black plastic with a matte finish and a brushed bright metal is used for the top expansion. Made with soft and breathable material the over-ear sponge is comfortable for long usage. For wireless use, the full-charged headset can continuously work for 16 hours with noise canceling on, while it can last up to 25 hours with noise canceling off. For more detailed information and comparison on Zeaplus Studio check out this article from Gizmochina.

Generally retailing at $39.99, Giztop is giving Zeaplus Studio Headphone for $19.99 only. With a whopping 50% discount, this deal from Giztop is simply too good to ignore. So grab your Zeaplus Studio headphone asap.

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OnePlus Warp Charge 50 Wireless Charger has a better design thanks to its removable cable

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Mar 18, 2021

OnePlus has a new wireless charger coming, one that is not only faster but also has a better design. A teaser video shared by OnePlus on Twitter gives us our best look at the OnePlus Warp Charge 50 Wireless Charger.

When OnePlus announced the OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger for the OnePlus 8 Pro last year, we reported that it has a design flaw. This flaw, which is that it had a power adapter that was undetachable, made it impossible to pass the cable through the grommet on a desk. The cable is also fairly short at 3 feet, and since it is permanently fixed, it means you can’t use a longer cable if you want.

Something new really is on the horizon. Charge your way. #OnePlus9Series

— OnePlus 3 (@oneplus) March 18, 2021

As seen in the video above, the OnePlus Warp Charge 50 Wireless Charger has a removable USB-C cable which solves the problems of the 30W wireless charger. We are pretty sure we are not the only ones happy that OnePlus listened and improved the design.

The video shows that the charger has a white body with a band of silver that goes around it. It also shows that you can charge your phone in both landscape and portrait orientations.

In related news, the OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger is listed as out of stock on the OnePlus online store in the US, Canada, and the UK. However, we do not know if this is a coincidence and it will be back in stock soon or if OnePlus plans to stop selling it in favor of the new charger which we believe should be backward compatible with the OnePlus 8 Pro.

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Samsung Galaxy A51 5G and A71 5G get the One UI 3.1(Android 11) update

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Mar 18, 2021

Samsung, which launched the 2021 editions of the Galaxy A5x and A7x smartphones yesterday, has started rolling out a new update for its predecessors. The Galaxy A51 5G and A71 5G are now getting the One UI 3.1(Android 11) update.

Do note that the Verizon version of these devices has already received the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 updates last month. However, it hadn’t launched in other regions. Today, the company is rolling out firmware updates with version A516NKSU3CUC4 for Galaxy A51 5G and A716SKSU3CUC4 for Galaxy A71 5G in Korea.

This end of Beta and rollout of stable has been confirmed on the Samsung community forums of Korea and is followed by screenshots of users confirming the arrival of One UI 3.1.

One UI 3.1 was introduced along with the Galaxy S21 and it brings a host of features like revamped UI, Private Share, GPS location data removal on Images, more Lock screen widgets, Background Video Calling, improved stock apps, and more.

That said, the Galaxy A51 5G and Galaxy A71 5G, unlike the US, have received the One UI 3.1 directly in Korea. Hence, you can expect the same for other regions as well. Speaking of which, the update, which includes the March 2021 security patch, could take a few days before reflecting for everyone so keep that in mind.

However, if you are someone living in Korea, you can check for the update by navigating to Settings > Software update > Download and install. As for the US, expect the devices to get the incremental One UI 3.1 anytime soon.

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OnePlus 9 Pro’ 50W wireless charging support confirmed; wireless charger certified by WPC

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Mar 18, 2021

Wireless charging has recorded significant improvements in a very short span. The charging technology is now as fast and even faster than some wired charging technology. Today, OnePlus has confirmed that its new flagship, the OnePlus 9 Pro supports 50W Wireless Charging.

A tweet by Pete Lau has confirmed that the OnePlus 9 Pro supports 50W Wireless Charging. He goes on to reveal that the device will charge from empty to 100% in just 43 minutes via the wireless charging technology.

And while we're at it, if you want to talk about speed:
29 minutes to 100%, wired charging
43 minutes to 100%, wireless charging pic.twitter.com/zcw0wmPZAn

— Pete Lau (@PeteLau) March 18, 2021

This race doesn't go down to the wire. #OnePlus9Series

— OnePlus 3 (@oneplus) March 18, 2021

A tweet by the official OnePlus account shows the OnePlus 9 Pro’s fast wireless charging in a speed test against an iPhone. We also catch a glimpse of the 50W wireless charger which was certified today by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). The image below from the WPC certification page gives us a better look.

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The charger, which is officially called the OnePlus Warp Charge 50 Wireless Charger, has a white finish like the OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger but the design is slightly different, Although it keeps the vertical design, however, unlike the 30W wireless charger which has a horizontal ridge in the middle, the 50W wireless charger is completely flat. There is an LED in front of where the phone rests when charging and we can make out slip-resistant pads underneath.

In Pete Lau’s tweet above, he also reveals that the OnePlus 9 Pro will be able to fully charge in 29 minutes via wired charging. This is shorter than the 39 minutes duration of the OnePlus 8T which also supports 65W fast wired charging and also has a 4500mAh battery like the OnePlus 9 Pro. Our guess is that the OnePlus 9 Pro may be coming with an enhanced version of Warp Charge 65.

The OnePlus 9 series will be announced on March 23 at a global launch event. Alongside the OnePlus 9 Pro, we will also get the OnePlus 9, the OnePlus 9R, and the OnePlus Watch.

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Deal: Buy Xiaomi Redmi Airdots S for $14.82 and Redmi Airdots 2 for $14.95 only

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Mar 18, 2021

Xiaomi Redmi Airdots S and Airdots 2 are now available at discounted prices at AliExpress. Redmi Airdots S is selling at $14.82 and Redmi Airdots 2 is selling for $14.95 only.

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Xiaomi Redmi Airdots S and Airdots 2 at $14.82 and $14.95 @AliExpress

Redmi Airdots S and Airdots 2 come with Bluetooth 5.0. This means faster and stable connections with a high speed and data transmission rate. The deep bass and high-quality stereo audio make it a pleasure to listen to your favorite tunes on Xiaomi Redmi Airdots S and Airdots 2 at a cheap price. The multi-functional touch control can easily navigate through your music as well as pick up and hang calls and activate the built-in XiaoAI voice assistant.

The main difference between the Redmi Airdots 2 and Redmi Airdots S lies in the dedicated gaming mode found only in Airdots S which significantly reduces the latency and enhances your gameplay.

Available in single Black color, these budget earbuds are selling on AliExpress at heavy discounts. Redmi Airdots S is available at $14.82 and Redmi Airdots 2 is selling for $14.95 only. So go and grab your discounted Airdots asap.

However, if you are ready to shell out a little more we would recommend you to also check out this review of Redmi Airdots 3. This next-generation earbud from Xiaomi is packed with some extraordinary features at a budget-friendly price. Xiaomi Redmi Airdots 3 is retailing at around $37 @Aliexpress or @Giztop

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90-Points launches Fully Automatic Folding Umbrella with Flashlight

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 18, 2021

It has been a long time we saw an umbrella launched under Xiaomi’s ecosystem. That has changed as Xiaomi’s ecological chain company, 90-Points has launched the 90-Points Fully Automatic Folding Umbrella ahead of the upcoming spring season. The umbrella has an original price tag of 99 yuan (~$15) but is on sale for 89 yuan (~$13) during the crowdfunding exercise.One of the top-selling points of this umbrella is its folding non-wet design. The fabric also allows for somatosensory cooling of between 3-7 degrees. Finally, the umbrella is equipped with high-brightness LED lighting and automatic opening and closing.

Unlike ordinary umbrellas, the 90-Point automatic umbrella utilizes a reverse folding design when it is to be closed. In other words, the wet outside part will fold inside while the dry part will be outside. This apparently makes it easy to move about with a wet umbrella. It features a high-density cloth that is water repellent. Thus, it won’t take time for the umbrella to get dried after use.

Talking of the LED lighting built into the 90-Point Automatic Folding Umbrella, it features LED lamp beads located at the base of the handle that can irradiate a distance of about 10 cm. There is a built-in switch that uses a push design so as to prevent misoperation. The handle has a compartment that houses the battery. The cell is a removable button battery with a large capacity of 120mAh.

It equally features a sturdy frame that is made of mixed fiberglass ribs, combined with a tough middle rod, giving it a wind resistance of level 6. It also has an explosion-proof safety lock.

This umbrella has a good sunshade effect as the fabric is designed with a special anti-UV coating processing technology that blocks light and insulates the user against heat. The sun protection factor can reach UPF50+. The coating cannot be eroded by rain or corrosion and can last for a long time.

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Micromax IN 1 press renders leaked before launch

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Balaji S

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Mar 18, 2021

Micromax is launching the IN 1 smartphone tomorrow i.e., March 19 in India. Ahead of the event, press renders of the device have been leaked.

Abhishek Yadav, on Twitter, has posted what he says the Official press renders of the upcoming Micromax IN 1. We can see that the images show a similarity to the IN Note 1 smartphone. A few days ago, Micromax itself had confirmed its design via a microsite page.

Anyway, looking at the renders, we see two colors- Blue and Purple. The rounded rectangle camera layout on the back has an LED flash and an AI logo that some might take for a camera lens. There are three cameras arranged in inverted L fashion and have a 48MP f/1.79 etching beside them.

The rear also has the stripes that shimmers to give an ‘X’ design like the green variant of the IN Note 1. Apart from this, we have a physical fingerprint sensor at the top and an ‘in’ logo at the bottom.

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Upfront, we have the punch-hole display with noticeable bezels on the bottom. Speaking of which, the display is said to be a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a 21:9 aspect ratio, and 450 nits max brightness.

MediaTek Helio G80 is said to power the device paired with up to 6GB RAM and a 128GB storage option. Apart from the main 48MP sensor, the other two lenses are likely a pair of 2MP sensors. Upfront, it will probably have an 8MP selfie shooter. Other expected specs include a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

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Super Deal: Buy Amazfit GTR Smartwatch for $99.99 on Amazon US (Original Price $150)

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Mar 18, 2021

Attention Readers! Amazon US is giving an awesome deal on Amazfit GTR Smartwatch. The watch which generally retails for $150 is now available at a discounted price of $99.99 only.

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Amazfit GTR Smartwatch comes with a brilliant 1.39” AMOLED display, and a gallery of watch faces to choose from. The delicate yet rugged design is complemented with a dual crown and circular watch face. The smartwatch features Smart Sports Tracking technology that allows you to record 12 different sports and fitness activities including running, cycling, swimming, mountaineering, etc, and comes with an ultra-long battery life of 24 days.

With an advanced full-scale heart rate monitor, step counter, and sleep tracker, this stylish smartwatch fulfills almost all your health and exercise needs.

Generally retailing at $150 Amazfit GTR is now available for $99.99 only at Amazon US. This discount offer combined with free shipping is simply too good to be true. So go grab your Amazfit GTR before the deal expires.

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Motorola razr 5G starts receiving Android 11 update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Mar 18, 2021

The Motorola razr 5G is the company’s second foldable smartphone after the Motorola razr 2019. This handset debuted with Android 10 in September 2020. Now, months later, it has started receiving the Android 11 update.

Last December, Motorola published a list of devices that will be updated to Android 11. However, the company did not reveal when these smartphones will be getting the update.

Unsurprisingly, being a premium handset, the Motorola razr 5G is eligible for this update and the device has now started receiving it as well. According to an automated Telegram channel called Moto Updates Tacker (via PiunikaWeb), the razr 5G Android 11 update is currently live in Japan with build number RPS31.Q1-40-17-12.

As of now, it is not known when this update will be available in other regions. But it should be rolled out to more users across the world in the coming weeks.

Despite revealing the list of eligible devices in December, Lenovo-owned Motorola began seeding out Android 11 stable update only in late January starting with Moto G Pro. The update was later rolled out to Moto G8 and Moto G8 Power last week.

Apart from the above-mentioned four Motorola smartphones, the Verizon Motorola Edge+ is also receiving the Android 11 update right now.

OnePlus 9R confirmed to launch in India on March 23, will provide flagship experience at affordable price

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Balaji S

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Mar 18, 2021

It’s a no-brainer that the OnePlus 9 series is arriving on March 23 globally and March 24 in China. The company has so far been promoting the OnePlus 9, 9 Pro devices but never spoke about the rumored 9R. That ends today as OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has confirmed it himself.

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In an exclusive interview with News18, Pete Lau says that the company is excited to bring the OnePlus 9R. The device will be targeted for a flagship experience at an affordable price.

If we recall, an older Android Central report said that the company is planning to bring a third device with an older Snapdragon 865 chipset. This was first believed to be the OnePlus 9 Lite only to be revealed as the OnePlus 9R later.

Coming back, Pete says that both the OnePlus 9R and OnePlus Watch will launch alongside the OnePlus 9, 9 Pro on March 23. He goes on to say further that the device will focus more on “smooth scrolling, immersive gaming controls and a superior viewing experience”.

To aid the above parameters, the device will also have the technology and class-leading industrial design so that the company can give a balanced all-around smartphone as per Pete. Talking about 5G, he says the network provides improved speed, better latency for cloud gaming.

There were vague rumors about the third device launching with watered-down specs like Snapdragon 690 5G chipset but looking at Pete Lau’s interview we feel that the device will be closer to the OnePlus 9, 9 Pro in performance, user experience, 5G but sell at a lower price.

Apart from India, we can also expect OnePlus to bring the 9R to countries like China.

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Meizu teases the Meizu 18 for global buyers; available on its AliExpress store

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 18, 2021

The Meizu 18 and Meizu 18 Pro are Meizu’s flagship phones for this year. While they are more expensive than their predecessors, they do come with some pretty significant upgrades. However, just like the Meizu 17 and Meizu 16 series, these phones will most likely not get a global release but Meizu plans to make them available for international buyers.

The official Meizu Twitter account posted a tweet earlier today about the Meizu 18. The attached image listed some of the phone’s selling points but the most important point is that it also has an official international price of $819.99!

Getting know about Meizu 18 small screen full configuration flagship💗 pic.twitter.com/b8OJs8qJCn

— MEIZU (@MEIZU) March 18, 2021

While Meizu didn’t say where interested buyers can grab the small-screen flagship, we found it is available on its official store on AliExpress, although as at the time of writing, the base model is currently out of stock. Do note that it is not a global version but the Chinese version

We are not entirely sure of Meizu’s plans for the Meizu 18 series. We have contacted them but are yet to get a reply. Nevertheless, we presume the tweet is teasing an availability of the phone albeit the Chinese version, for international buyers. We also want to believe it is gauging the interest for a proper global release of the phone or of a future model.

The Meizu 18 has a 6.2-inch curved S-AMOLED display with a QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor and has up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There is a 64MP main camera on the back along with a 16MP ultrawide angle camera, and an 8MP telephoto camera. It also has a 20MP selfie camera.

Meizu ships the phone with a 4000mAh battery with support for 36W fast charging via USB-C. It runs Flyme 9 based on Android 11 out of the box and is available in Blue, Sunset Ocean, and White Gray.

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Upcoming Motorola Hanoip phone with 108MP triple cameras bags BIS certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 18, 2021

At the beginning of this month, a leak by German publication TechnikNews revealed that Motorola is gearing up to launch a new phone that is codenamed as Hanoip. The publication had revealed that the model number of the device is XT-2135-1/2. Popular tipster and YouTuber Mukul Sharma spotted the XT-2135-2 variant listed in the database of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

As usual, the BIS listing has not revealed any information about the XT-2135-2 smartphone. However, the certification is a good hint that it will be arriving in the Indian market soon.

The identity of the XT-2147-1 and XT-2129-5 Motorola phones can also be seen in the screenshot of the BIS certification shared by Sharma. The XT-2129-5 model number belongs to the Moto G30, which recently launched in India and global markets. While the XT-2147-1 has also received certification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S, there is no word on its final product name.

Motorola Hanoip specifications (Rumored)

The Motorola Hanoip smartphone is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 732G chipset and it is expected to arrive in options like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It may feature a 32-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual selfie camera system and its rear camera setup may include a 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 primary camera, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The handset is expected to arrive in colors like Iceberg, Terracotta, and Sangria. There is no word on its pricing yet.

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