Huawei Watch Fit Elegant with a metal frame, better straps launched in the UK

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Mar 17, 2021

In August last year, Huawei had announced the Watch Fit, a fashion-focused fitness band designed like a smartwatch. The company later launched the smartwatch in China around December last year and there were speculations of a special edition coming. Huawei has now launched the Watch Fit Elegant. The new model adds two new colour options to the mix as well as some design tweaks.

The Huawei Watch Fit Elegant utilizes a polished stainless steel watch frame and the strap is also made from a soft fluoroelastomer material. This is in contrast with the plastic frame and silicone strap that is used on the regular Watch Fit. The smartwatch will only be available in Frosty White with golden accents and Midnight Black option tweaked with silver buckle and frame.

The soft fluoroelastomer strap used on this model has better resistance to heat, oil, moisture, and stretching. Although they are a bit more expensive than silicone straps, they afford users a more durable option and one which won’t likely cause any allergic reaction with the skin.

The Huawei Watch Fit Elegant retains the internal specifications of the Watch Fit. This includes a rectangular 1.64-inch AMOLED display with 2.5D curved glass on top. The watch has an HD resolution of 280 x 456 pixels, 326PPI, and a 70% screen-to-body ratio. The display supports full-screen input and the watch has a dimension of 46 x 30 x 10.7mm.

On the left side, there is a single button that acts as the power button and that can also be used to wake up the device. The watch equally comes with support for six new Always-on Display watch faces that will show information even when your watch is inactive.

The smartwatch also features a built-in GPS sensor, 5ATM water/dust protection, AI heart rate algorithm, a 6-axis IMU sensor (Accelerometer sensor, Gyroscope sensor), Optical heart rate sensor, capacitive sensor, and ambient light sensor.

Other features onboard include 24-hour heart rate monitoring, SpO2 blood oxygen saturation detection, menstruation cycle trackers, Huawei TruSleep 2.0 for better sleep tracking, and TruRelax to keep track of your stress meter.

Huawei Watch Fit Elegant

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The watch is powered by a Kirin A1 chipset and runs on Huawei’s LiteOS. The battery can last fr up to 12 days on standby. We expect that to reduce when features like GPS are in use. It also has reminders for SMS messages, incoming calls, calendar events, and other social media Apps. Also, it comes with all the necessary apps and widgets to take better control over music playback, snap a photo, find your phone, as well as other features such as weather, alarm, timer, stopwatch, and a flashlight.

The Watch Fit Elegant carries a price tag of £110 and will go on sale in the UK on March 26 via Huawei Store and selected retailers.

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Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip2 color variants appear in a new leak

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 17, 2021

Recent reports have claimed Samsung may launch its next foldable phones such as the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip2 in July. A fresh report by Sammobile has revealed the color variants of both devices.

According to the publication, the Galaxy Z Fold3 (model number SM-F926B) will be available colors like black and green. There is a possibility that the Fold3 may come in additional color variants. On the other side, the Galaxy Z Flip2 (model number SM-F711) will be coming in hues like light violet, green, black, and beige.

Since the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip2 will come preinstalled with One UI 3.5 based Android 11 OS, these devices are unlikely to launch within the first half of the year. The Z Fold3 could be coming with at least 256 GB of storage, whereas the Z Flip2 could be available in 128 GB and 256 GB storage choices.

Previous reports have claimed that the Galaxy Z Fold3 will come with a 7.55-inch main display and a 6.21-inch external screen. It could be Samsung’s first phone to feature an under-display camera. It is also expected to come with S Pen support, and it may feature a dedicated slot to carry it.

The Galaxy Z Flip2 could be coming with a 6.9-inch foldable screen with a smaller punch-hole design and thinner bezels. It may support a 120Hz refresh rate. The clamshell phone may not feature a flagship chip. Other rumored features of the Z Flip2 include improved UTG, a larger external screen, better durability, and a battery of around 3,900mAh capacity. It is unclear whether the South Korean tech giant will announce both foldable phones through the same launch event.

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Android 11 update begins rolling out to the Motorola Edge+ (Verizon)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 17, 2021

Last year, Motorola announced the Edge+, a Snapdragon 865-powered flagship with a curved display and a 108MP primary rear camera. The phone which launched with Android 10 out of the box is now receiving an Android 11 update.

The update is being rolled out by Verizon and it not only brings all the new features that Android 11 has to offer such as Chat Bubbles, a native screen recorder, revamped media controls, device controls, and new permission settings; the update also brings March 2021’s security patch and fixes some known bugs.

This update is one of two major OS upgrades Motorola has promised the phone will get. It had originally planned to provide only one OS upgrade but after much criticism, it announced it will provide “at least two Android OS upgrades”. Knowing Motorola, we are sure it won’t go past two, and don’t expect the Android 12 update to arrive this year.

The Motorola Edge+ has a 6.7-inch 2340 x 1080 display with a punch hole at the top left corner for a 25MP front-facing camera. Paired with the Snapdragon 865 processor is 12GB of RAM and 256GB of non-expandable storage.

Its 108MP rear camera comes along with an 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and OIS, a 16MP AF ultrawide angle camera, and a ToF 3D camera for capturing depth. The phone can record in both 4K and 6K at 30fps.

Motorola ships the phone with a massive 5000mAh battery and it has support for 18W fast wired charging, 15W fast wireless charging, and 5W reverse wireless charging. It also has NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, an audio jack, and stereo speakers.

The phone which launched for $999 is now available for $799.99 on the Motorola US site.

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OPPO Reno5 F with Helio P95, 32MP selfie camera, 48MP quad cameras goes official

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 17, 2021

Last month, OPPO held a launch event in Kenya to announce the OPPO Reno5 smartphone. Alongside it, the company also took off covers from another device called the Reno5 F. At that time, it did not reveal the complete specifications of the smartphone. The smartphone has now finally gone official in the country.

OPPO Reno5 F specifications and features

The OPPO Reno5 F has a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with a punch-hole design. It offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, a 135Hz touch sampling rate, and 800 nits of maximum brightness. It offers a touch sampling rate of 180Hz in Game mode. The screen is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

Reno5 F’s display punch-hole has a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The rear-facing camera array has a 48-megapixel primary camera with f/1.7 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 119-degree FOV, a 2-megapixel mono sensor for portrait shots, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. The ColorOS 11.1 flavored Android 11 OS comes preinstalled on the Reno5 F.

The MediaTek Helio P95 is the driving force of the smartphone. It comes with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. Its 4,310mAh battery carries support for 30W VOOC Charge technology. It measures 160.1 x 73.2 x 7.8mm and it weighs 172 grams.

The OPPO Reno5 F has plenty of things in common with the OPPO F19 Pro. The only noticeable difference between the two devices is that the F19 Pro has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera.

OPPO Reno5 F pricing and availability

The OPPO Reno5 F is priced at KES 31,499 (~$287) in Kenya. It comes in two color variants such as Fluid Black and Fantastic Purple.

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Microsoft says it is not developing a VR headset for the Xbox Series S/X

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 17, 2021

The last generation Xbox consoles didn’t have a VR system unlike the PlayStation 4 which had the PS VR System. The PS VR also works with the new PlayStation 5, providing folks with a VR system to use until the next-gen PS VR is released. Unfortunately, owners of the Xbox Series X/S that are expecting a VR system for their consoles following a recent report will not be getting one at least not anytime soon according to Microsoft.

Xbox VR headset update prompt as seen by IGN Italy

Earlier, IGN Italy had reported that while testing the new Xbox Wireless Headset, they had received a prompt on their Xbox Series X console that said their VR Headset needs to be updated. The message had led to several speculations that the console supports a VR device, one Microsoft may actually be secretly developing to be released later. Unfortunately, that is not the case.

“The copy in this error message is inaccurate due to a localization bug” – Microsoft

A Microsoft spokesperson revealed to IGN that it is an inaccurate error message and that “VR for console is not a focus for us at this time”.

Sad as the news may be for Xbox owners who are hoping for a VR device for their new consoles, it appears Microsoft’s stance on VR for consoles has remained unchanged. Back in 2019, Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, had revealed that VR is not part of its next-gen plans because “nobody’s asking for it”.

We won’t entirely rule out the possibility of Microsoft making a VR system for the new Xbox consoles as they are just in their first year of life and have at least 5 years before a successor is released, so anything can happen between now and then.

Do you own an Xbox Series S/X console? Do let us know what you think about a VR device for the console.

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The OnePlus 9 Pro’s refresh rate can drop down to 1Hz!

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 16, 2021

The OnePlus 9 Pro will have an LTPO display with a 120Hz refresh rate. New details of the display which is called “Fluid Display 2.0” have surfaced, and it does pack some pretty neat tricks.

These details which were provided to PCMag by OnePlus and DisplayMate confirm the OnePlus 9 Pro will have a 6.7-inch curved screen with a 3216 x 1440 resolution. The source reports that the screen has a special brightness mode that increases the maximum brightness to 1043 nits when there is a lot of ambient light. When the screen is mostly dark, it can even increase the brightness of the few lit pixels to 1,655 nits, surpassing even the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra’s 1609 nits.

Your content has never looked better. With an A+ @DisplayMate rating, the #OnePlus9Series' best-in-class display showcases breakthrough LTPO, Smart 120 Hz and HyperTouch technology.

— OnePlus One (@oneplus) March 16, 2021

OnePlus has also increased the maximum color gamut of the OnePlus 9 Pro from 126% of sRGB on the OnePlus 8 Pro to 139%. As expected, the display has a blue-light reduction mode, is HDR10+ certified, and also has the ability to work with polarized sunglasses in both vertical and horizontal orientations according to PCMag.

The most impressive feature is the variable refresh rate which drops to as low as 1Hz, this is far lower than the 48Hz refresh rate the screen of the Galaxy S21 Plus 5G drops to. It even goes lower than the Galaxy S21 Ultra whose lowest refresh rate is 10Hz. The benefit you get is a better battery life and OnePlus says that the feature which it calls “Smart 120Hz” reduces overall display consumption by up to 50%!

The OnePlus 9 Pro will also have a 360Hz touch sampling rate, though the feature will only be compatible with select games whose names will be announced at the launch event next week. However, OnePlus says it is working with more app developers to expand compatibility.

OnePlus will unveil the OnePlus 9 series on March 23 at a global event. It will also announce its first smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch.

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Dere V14S Laptop with Intel JasperLake N5095 processor arrives for $379

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 16, 2021

The popular Dere V14S laptop is refreshed with some new hardware in order to offer more value to the customers. Dere V14S laptop now carries several new advancements including the presence of an Intel JasperLake N5095 processor, a new Metal body and a backlit Keyboard. Other prominent features of the laptop include 12GB RAM, 256GB SSD, backlit Keyboard. It is now retailing on Aliexpress at the introductory price of $379 after using a coupon code DEREV14S20US.

Must See: Dere R9 Pro 15.6-inch laptop with 12GB RAM on sale for $316.99

Dere V14S laptop carries a new powerful Intel Jasper Lake N5095 processor build on a 10nm process while offering a quad-core setup clocked at the maximum frequency of 2.90 GHz. It is a highly efficient and powerful chipset that enables the laptop to offer 48 hours of standby. The processor itself offers a 30% improvement in performance over the previous generation Intel Gemini Lake N4125.

The new laptop comes with a 14-inch display having thin bezels and a 92% screen to body ratio. The display brings 178-degree wide-angle viewing and provides 100% sRGB High Color Gamut.

Dere V14S laptop is carved out of the metal body with a precise CNC diamond cutting process. Such a refinement offers an integrated panchromatic metal design which enhances its value and improves the premiums of the body. Moreover, you will get a 3-speed micro-edge backlit keyboard having a 6mm micro-edge distance for better typing. A large touch keyboard and large touch panel further improve the usability of the laptop.

Heat dissipation is quite important for a laptop, and the Dere V14S carries an 8.5mm thick copper pipe with intelligent silent cooling technology. It enhances processor performance by up to 20% per cent.

With the presence of fast SSD and DDR4 RAM, the device boots up in 6 seconds. The user can effectively use its graphics while playing games or designing un Adobe applications. Fast and reliable connectivity is made possible with dual-band WiFi. It offers up to 4 hours of battery life with its 5000 mAh battery. However, the laptop offers, a TF card reader, a Power interface, a USB 3.0 interface, a Headphone jack, a Type-C interface and a charging indicator light.

It is available in three colour options of Green, Silver and Pink. The users can choose between storage configurations of 12GB RAM + 128GB storage and 12GB RAM and 256 GB storage option. You can grab it for the price of $399, but the company is offering a limited time discount of $20 from AliExpress using coupon code DEREV14S20US.

Related: Dere TBook T10 laptop launched with 10th Gen Intel Processors, Touch Bar and 15.6-inch IPS display for $599

OPPO F15 receives ColorOS 11(Android 11) stable update in India

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Balaji S

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Mar 16, 2021

OPPO shared the ColorOS 11 global update rollout plan for the month of March 2021. According to that, the OPPO F15 was supposed to get the stable update only from March 17 in India. However, the update is rolling out a bit early for the users.

An OTA update with firmware version CPH2001_11_F.10 seems to be rolling out to the users of India. This brings the ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11 stable to the OPPO F15. The update seems to have already started rolling out to the users from March 12. However, it should take a few days to reach everyone.

This comes after the company released the Android 11 stable update rolled out for the OPPO Reno2 F and Reno 10X Zoom devices. It is also worth noting that the OPPO F15 got the ColorOS 11 Beta back in January.

Being a budget device, this could be the final major update for the OPPO F15. That is because the device launched with ColorOS 6.1 based on Android 9 Pie out of the box. Later, it got the Android 10 update with ColorOS 7 on top.

Either way, it’s appreciable that OPPO is bringing two major updates to a device that launched with a Helio P70 chipset. OPPO has been good with updates this year and we expect this momentum to continue going forward.

If you are a user of the OPPO F15, you can download the latest firmware update by navigating to the software update section in the settings. If you want to know the ColorOS 11 features, you can read our extensive coverage.

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Foxconn may begin producing Electric Vehicle at its Wisconsin plant or in Mexico

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 16, 2021

The world’s leading contract electronics provider, Foxconn is planning to convert its plant in the US state of Wisconsin to an EV plant, as the company continues to grapple with losses occasioned by the underutilization of the plant since its opening in 2017 during Donald Trump’s presidency.

Taiwanese company Foxconn is also a major supplier of Apple and is believed to be a possible producer of Apple iPhones in its Indian plant. It is not known at this time whether the move by Foxconn is connected to the plans by Apple to produce its own EV.

The over $10 billion Wisconsin plant was originally designed to produce advanced large-screen displays for TVs. The plant has also been put forward by Foxconn to produce liquid crystal display screens, as well as the building of servers, all within the few years it has been established.

The EV announcement was made in Taipei, Taiwan by Foxconn’s Chairman Liu Young-way who stated that the infrastructure was available to make electric vehicles at its Wisconsin plant, coupled with its proximity to the traditional hub vehicle manufacturing in the United States. He stressed that Foxconn has the capabilities to produce the major electronics that are the critical components of EV vehicle production.

In addition, the company is seriously mulling plans to set up a plant in Mexico, as an alternative if the plans for its Wisconsin plant do not scale through. The Foxconn chairman also added that the company would invest around $354 million annually over the next three years as it continues to chart new business opportunities, EV production inclusive.

It remains to be seen how firm the company is about its foray into EV production and the coming years will put that decision in proper perspective.

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Realme C15 Global Version is Now In Stock at AliExpress

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Mar 16, 2021

Great News for all Realme fans. The Realme C15 Global Version Smartphone is now available for purchase for all international customers at AliExpress for $139.15 only.

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Realme C15 Global Version at $139.15 @AliExpress

The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 Octa-core processor and comes in a single storage variant of 64 GB and two RAM variants viz: 3 GB and 4 GB. The quad-rear camera features 13 MP (wide) main + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) + 2 MP (depth) cameras while on the front there is a single 5 MP (wide) camera.

Realme C15 is fueled by a massive 6000 mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging. For more detailed information check out this article on Gizmochina.

The Global Version of the Realme C15 smartphone is now available on AliExpress for $139.15 only. Please note that only a limited no of Power Blue and Power Silver, 4GB + 64GB variants are in stock. So grab your Realme C15 asap.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

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Facebook signs its first deal to pay News Corp to use its content in Australia

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 16, 2021

Social media giant Facebook may be gradually adapting to the new reality in Australia after the modified law that mandated social media platforms to pay publishers of news content placed on their platforms. In response to the initial law, Facebook last month had shut out several pages relating to news content in Australia. These included public pages of hundreds of government parastatals and agencies, thereby cutting millions of Australians from information on sundry issues from weather to COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

While there was widespread condemnation of Facebook from within Australia, it would seem that the drastic decision paid off, as there were conciliatory moves to douse the tension between the government and the company. There were a few modifications to the law which were acceptable to Facebook. It has now been confirmed that Facebook has signed a three-year contract with Australian media giant News Corp that would give it permission to use content from News Corp affiliates in Australia. The agreement covers several Australian media outlets owned and controlled by News Corp.

It is also known that Facebook is in talks with several other heavy hitters in the Australian media for similar deals in line with the new law which is already operational.
Google and Facebook, it would seem, were the major targets of the new law that mandates social networks to pay publishers for content displayed on their networks. Both companies voiced their concerns on the implication of implementing the law on the Australian social media space, although Facebook took a more hardline stand by shutting out news content completely from Australia at the height of the crisis.

The Australian law and its implementation may just be the precursor of similar laws in other jurisdictions across the world.

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Deal: Get $50 OFF on Motorola Edge S (Coupon)

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Mar 16, 2021

Attention Readers! Giztop is giving a $50 discount on Motorola Edge S. The smartphone which generally retails at $399 (base variant) can now be bought for $349 only via coupon code: MTES50

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Motorola Edge S at $349 (after discount)@Giztop

Motorola Edge S is powered by a Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G Octa-core processor and runs on the Android 11 OS. It features a 6.7-inch LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 21:9 aspect ratio and comes in three different storage variants viz: 6GB + 128GB , 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB.

Fueled with a powerful 5000mAh battery that supports 20W fast charging, Motorola Edge S features a quad rear camera setup with a 64MP main camera and 16MP+2MP and a TOF 3D camera. As for the selfie camera, the phone comes with dual front cameras viz: 16MP + 8MP.

For more detailed information check out this article on Gizmochina.

Giztop is giving $50 OFF on Motorola Edge S for the first 100 customers via coupon code: MTES50. Please note that this phone is of Chinese edition and comes with full Google Mobile Service and Google Play store, and supports OTA updates. This is a limited-time offer available only for the first 100 customers. So grab your discounted Motorola Edge S asap.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Realme GT: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 16, 2021

Both Realme and Xiaomi finally launched their new flagships for 2021. Xiaomi came up with the Mi 11, which is actually a device in the middle between a flagship killer and a top-tier flagship. On the other hand, Realme GT 5G is more similar to a flagship killer since it comes with more compromises and a more affordable price tag. Which is the best device between these two amazing flagships and which one delivers the highest value for money to the mobile devices market? This comparison between their specifications will let you find out.

Xiaomi Mi 11 5G vs Realme GT 5G

	Xiaomi Mi 11	Realme GT 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	164.3 x 74.6 x 8.1 mm, 196 g	158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm, 186 grams
DISPLAY	6.81 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), AMOLED	6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 11, MIUI	Android 11, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 108 + 13 + 5 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 20 MP front camera	Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY	4600 mAh, fast charging 50W, wireless charging 50W	4500 mAh, fast charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse wireless charging 10W	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

If we consider the standard editions of these devices, the Xiaomi Mi 11 looks more attractive because of its curved screen, as well as a higher screen-to-body ratio and a more original glass back. It also provides a great build quality with the Gorilla Glass Victus protection for the display, while the rear glass is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. On the other hand, the Realme GT 5G is more compact, so easier to use with one hand, and more comfortable to keep in a pocket. Both Xiaomi Mi 11 and Realme GT 5G come in special leather variants.

Display

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has a better display if compared to the Realme GT 5G. It is an AMOLED panel able to show up to one billion colors, with the HDR10+ certification and a peak brightness of 1500 nits. Further, it comes with a higher Quad HD+ resolution with 1440 x 3200 pixels. The Realme GT 5G still offers a very nice display with AMOLED technology and a 120 Hz refresh rate, but there is no way for it to compete with the Xiaomi Mi 11 in terms of image quality.

Specs & Software

With the Xiaomi Mi 11 and the Realme GT 5G, you get the same hardware department. It is composed of a Snapdragon 888 mobile platform which is actually the best Qualcomm chip, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The performances provided by these devices are very similar and both are flagship-class when it comes to the hardware. The phones run Android 11 customized by MIUI and Realme UI, respectively. They do not support expandable storage, but they have 5G and a dual SIM slot.

Camera

The Xiaomi Mi 11 wins the comparison even when it comes to the camera department. It has a way better 108 MP main camera with OIS, supported by a 13 MP ultrawide sensor and a 5 MP macro camera. The Xiaomi Mi 11 is able to record videos with an 8K resolution. The Realme GT 5G lacks OIS and it has an inferior 64 MP main camera. Its secondary sensors (an 8 MP ultrawide camera and a 2 MP macro camera) are inferior as well.

Read More: Some Mi 11 buyers have found a way to get Xiaomi’s 55W GaN Charger for less than a cent

Battery

The Xiaomi Mi 11 and the Realme GT 5G feature similar battery capacity, even though the Realme GT 5G is more compact. The former offers a 4600 mAh battery, while the latter has a 4500 mAh capacity. Realme GT 5G has a slightly smaller battery, but its display is more efficient since it is smaller and features a lower resolution. With the GT, you get faster charging with 65W power, but unlike the Xiaomi Mi 11, it lacks wireless charging. The Xiaomi Mi 11 supports 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.

Price

Realme GT 5G debuted in China with a starting price of about €359/$427. In order to get a unit of the Xiaomi Mi 11 in the Chinese market, you need about €519/$618, while it costs €799 in the global market. The Realme GT 5G is still not available in the global market, so we still do not know how much it will cost globally. Xiaomi Mi 11 is definitely a superior phone, but with the Realme GT 5G, you get a higher value for money. You just have to face three main compromises: you must say goodbye to a top-tier display, a high-end camera, and wireless charging.

Xiaomi Mi 11 5G vs Realme GT 5G: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 11 5G

PRO

Better display
Wider panel
Wireless charging
Reverse charging
Better cameras
Great design

CONS

Price

Realme GT 5G

PRO

Very affordable
Faster charging
More compact

CONS

Inferior cameras
Inferior display

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Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)’ best feature is also a weakness; also doesn’t have a camera

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 16, 2021

Google has announced the second-generation Nest Hub today. The Nest Hub (2nd gen) as it is officially called looks like the original but comes with new features and a cheaper launch price. However, its best feature may also be its Achilles heel.

The Nest Hub (2nd gen) has a 7-inch LCD touchscreen like the Google Home Hub a.k.a. Nest Hub. Its 1.7-inch full-range driver is said to offer 50% more bass than its predecessor. It also has three microphones, one more than the Nest Hub Max. What it doesn’t have is a camera, so just like the 1st gen model, you can only make audio calls. The hub also supports motion gestures

The key new feature of the new Nest Hub is called Sleep Sensing and it tracks your sleep via a Soli Radar chip. A sensor will be able to detect the shape and position of the person sleeping but not their specific faces or bodies.

Sleep Sensing is designed to track and help a user improve their sleep. It does this by detecting your motion and breathing pattern, which is carried out by working with a sound sensor, light sensor, and temperature sensor. It will also track your respiratory behaviors such as coughing and snoring.

Google claims the audio data is processed on the device and not sent to them. Also, because there is no camera, you don’t have to worry about putting it in your bedroom. Though having a camera with a privacy shutter is not too much to ask and not everyone who buys this wants to put it in their bedroom.

When you wake up, a summary of your sleep that has parameters such as the duration you slept for, if and when you snored or coughed, when you got out of bed during the night, and if there were changes in illumination. It will also provide you with personalized recommendations to help you sleep better at night. Google says your sleep data is shared with Google Assistant and can also be accessed from the Google Fit app. It says that sleep data is not used for ad personalization and that users can review and delete their data at any time.

So what is wrong with this feature? According to Google, this feature only works for one user and has to be directed towards them. This means that you have to get two units for yourself and your partner if you both want to track your sleep. You also have to callibrate your sleep spot, and because it is not perfect, it can sometimes attribute coughs and snores of your sleeping partner to you. Google is also making Sleep Sensing free until next year after which you will need a paid subscription to use it.

The Nest Hub (2nd gen) is priced at $99.99 and is available in Chalk, Charcoal, Mist, and Sand. It is already available for pre-order on the Google Store and will begin shipping on March 30.

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Super Deal: Giztop is Giving $50 Discount on Pre-order of Xiaomi Mi 10S (Coupon)

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Mar 16, 2021

Attention all Xiaomi lovers onboard! Giztop is giving a $50 discount on Xiaomi Mi 10S via coupon code: GTM10S

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Xiaomi Mi 10S at $579 (after discount)@Giztop

Xiaomi Mi 10S comes with a 6.67 inch curved AMOLED display and Android 11 OS. Powered by Snapdragon 870 5G processor, Xiaomi Mi 10S is fueled by a 4680mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. A 20-megapixel selfie camera and a quad-camera rear setup with 108-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide snapper, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor makes it a great choice for photographers and social media influencers.

For more detailed information and comparisons, you can check out this article on Gizmochina.

Giztop is now giving a whopping discount of $50 via coupon code: GTM10S on Xiaomi Mi 10S, for all its global customers. Please note that this smartphone is of the Chinese Edition but comes with the Global Version software (pre-installed) and the Google Play Store. Also, the smartphone supports OTA updates and multiple languages like English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, etc.

Xiaomi Mi 10S with $50 off can be pre-ordered for as low as $579 (base variant). So without further ado go and book your Xiaomi Mi 10S from Giztop.

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iQOO launches Wireless Sport earphones, External Cooler, & more new accessories in China

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Balaji S

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Mar 16, 2021

iQOO launched its 2021 edition of the Neo gaming Smartphone, the Neo5 in China today. Along with it, the company has also launched few accessories like a wireless headset, an external cooling clip, and protective cases.

iQOO Neo5 Accessories — Left: Neo5 Tide Fan Protective case, Middle: External Cooler, Right: Wireless Sport Bluetooth Earphones

iQOO wireless sport earphones, external cooler, Flash charge Cable, Neo5 Protective Case: Price, Availability

iQOO Wireless Sport Bluetooth Earphones- 199 yuan($30.61)
iQOO Extreme Wind Cooling Back– 169 yuan($26)
iQOO Neo5 Tide Fan Case– 49 yuan($7.6)
iQOO flash charging mobile game data cable 2 -59 yuan($9)

Out of this, the Neo5 protective case is available in Blue, Black, and Orange colors. All the products are currently in pre-orders and shipping for them starts as early as March 21 at 21:30 Beijing time courtesy of Vivo’s official store.

The first sale of the product will include a discount of 10 yuan. Also, iQOO has said that these products can be bought for a lesser price when bought along with iQOO.

Accordingly, the Wireless sport earphones, External Wind cooling, Protective case, Flash charging cable can be purchased for 99, 129, 29, and 49 yuan respectively.

iQOO Wireless Sports Bluetooth Earphones Features

The iQOO Wireless Sports neckband earphones(in Yellow) have 11.2mm audio drivers on each earbud. This coil has a CCAW i.,e a Copper Clad Aluminum lightweight structure and polymer diaphragm design for strong low, mid, and high frequencies.

The angled ear tips give a good sealing in the ears and aid the stereo sound effect. Despite being a wireless earphone, it has a low latency of 80ms that is helpful during gaming. On the right, we have the media control buttons, LED indicator, and a Type-C port.

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This also has a microphone that has a sensitivity of -42dB ± 30dB at 1kHz for capturing voice, eliminating environmental noise. Speaking of gaming, the earphones have a 192mAh battery and can give up to 18hrs of battery life in a single charge.

Other features include a 24grams lightweight, Bluetooth 5.0, SBC/AAC audio codec support, IPX4 rating for sweat resistance, quick switch between devices, magnetic attachment on earbuds, Jovi assistant support, and more.

iQOO Extreme Wind Cooling Clip (External- Back) Features

iQOO also launched an external cooling attachment alongside the iQOO Neo5. This cooler comes with a flexible attachment that is suitable for multi-sized models It also has features like low-noise operation and supports mobile charging.

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Talking about the specifics, the cooler comes with a semiconductor refrigeration chip inside. This ensures that the device on which it is attached is cool to the touch. iQOO claims that this can bring down the temperature as low as 4.8-degree Celsius.

First, you have a layer of chip that absorbing heat from the phone, then there’s an allowed cooling with an array of small rods in the middle. Finally, a high-speed fan drives away the air outside to maintain the temperature. The 5-blade fan rotates at 440 revs per second and can run quietly with a lower noise of 28dB.

The fan also has a dual interface design with two ports(Type-C to Type-C) and can charge the phone and operate. This aids users while playing games. The design is also inspired by a Supercars’ aerodynamics. Anyway, the cooler measures 82x50x37mm and weighs 70g.

iQOO Neo5 Tide Fan Protective Case

iQOO Neo5 gets three new protective cases- Orange, Blue, and Black. The cases are lightweight, durable, and have an original model design. The logo on the cases is 3D printed and has a texture finish too.

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It is made of hard PC material and has smooth rounded corners. The front of the case also rises a bit to protect the screen from scratches. iQOO says that the case is tested for signal interference and has passed rigorous tests like wear resistance.

Finally, the case measures 166.2×78.4×11.1mm and weighs just 19 grams.

iQOO Flash Charge Mobile Data Cable 2

Finally, to aid the gamers while playing, iQOO also launched a flexible Flash Charge Data cable 2. It comes in a combination of Black and Yellow colors. iQOO says that the cable is held firmly by a telescopic back clip. This helps prevents the charger from slipping and also goes in line with the posture.

iQOO says that the cable with input interface has a new type T joint with 50% more flexibility than a conventional cable.

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Deal: Buy YEELIGHT Monitor Hanging Lamp for $64.78 (Coupon)

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Mar 16, 2021

If you are looking for a desk lamp or screen lamp, there is a fantastic deal that’s currently live on Banggood, on the YEELIGHT Monitor Hanging Lamp. The dimmable screen lamp which retails at around $77 is available for $64.78 via coupon code: BGYLTD18 only at Banggood.

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Work from home has become a norm now thanks to the coronavirus outbreak. It is very common to see children, as well as adults, spending hours before the computer screen either studying or working or playing games and connecting with friends and family. Spending so much time before the screen can lead to headaches and eye pains. Hence it is important to invest in a sensible desk/monitor lamp.

The YEELIGHT Monitor Hanging Lamp comes with an asymmetrical forward light design and fine lampshade which effectively reduces the screen reflection and glare. Triple eye protection and adjustable color temperature and brightness help you to light your desktop and study area as per your comfort. Moreover, the asymmetrical light design illuminates the desk and the keyboard rather than the screen, thereby reducing the glare otherwise caused by the usual desk lamp.

Banggood is selling YEELIGHT Monitor Hanging Lamp for $64.78 via coupon code: BGYLTD18. The deal is applicable only on the Standard version ordered from the CZ warehouse. The super deal ends in the next 16 hours. So grab your YEELIGHT Monitor Hanging Lamp asap.

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ZTE announces the Axon 30 Pro will have three 64MP cameras

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 16, 2021

Back in January, a leak had revealed that the 2021 ZTE flagship, the Axon 30 Pro, may come with a 200MP sensor. The source had revealed that the camera will be a Samsung S5KGND with a pixel size of 1.28um. It turns out that the leak was incorrect as an official poster released today has revealed that the new Axon flagship will have three 64MP cameras.

This is the first time we will see such a setup on a smartphone and we can’t wait to see how well the Axon 30 Pro performs with these cameras. Alongside the 64MP main camera, it appears ZTE will also give the phone a 64MP telephoto camera just like that of the Galaxy S21+ 5G while the third 64MP sensor should be an ultrawide angle camera.

A number of flagship phones these days have more than one primary camera. Phones like the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, the OnePlus 8 Pro, the Mi 10 Ultra, and the Find X3 Pro all have more than one high-end camera but the Axon 30 Pro will be taking it to another level with its three 64MP sensors.

The phone is also expected to come with a Snapdragon 888 processor, an AMOLED display, 55W fast charging, and run Android 11 out of the box.

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Nubia to launch the Red Magic 6 & Red Magic 6 Pro globally on April 9

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 16, 2021

Nubia unveiled the Red Magic 6 series made up of the Red Magic 6 and 6 Pro on March 4 this year in China. There are indications that the company is preparing to launch the flagship gaming smartphone for the global market soon.

Nubia today announced via its official website that the Red Magic 6 series will make its global entrance on April 9. Accordingly, the two smartphones will be up for grabs on April 9 for those willing to make a pre-order. The models will go on their first sale on April 15 which is a week later. Buyers will only be able to get them in a single memory option each and just one color option will be available for a start.

The Nubia Red Magic 6 and 6 Pro come with several similar features such as a Snapdragon 888 chipset. The two models equally sport a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen with a design that looks and feel like a gaming phone that it is. Some of the game-centric features onboard include physical shoulder buttons. The major differences between the two models lie in the choice of memory option. While the Red Magic 6 comes with 12GB RAM and 128GB of storage, the Red Magic 6 Pro packs 16GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

Yet another major difference between the two models is the back panel design. The vanilla Red Magic 6 utilizes a glass back panel while the 6 Pro adopts an aviation-grade aluminum panel.

As for the prices, the Nubia Red Magic 6 comes with a $599 price tag and will be available in Eclipse Black. On the other hand, the Red Magic 6 Pro is priced at $699 and will be available in Moon Silver only.

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Best Xiaomi Mi 11 Cases and Covers for protection and style!

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 16, 2021

A few months back, Xiaomi launched its first flagship for 2021, i.e., the Mi 11. It is the first Xiaomi Mi series flagship to feature a Quad HD display and a new design language. The device comes with 164.3 x 74.6 x 8.1 mm (for glass variant) dimensions and 8.6mm thinness for the leather variant. It weighs only 196 and 194 grams for the glass and leather variants.

Now we are here with the list of best cases for your new Mi 11.

Must See: Xiaomi Mi 11 vs OPPO Find X2 Pro: Specs Comparison

Best cases and covers for Xiaomi Mi 11

As we mentioned above, we will list out the best cases for your new Mi 11 smartphone. We also include the purchase link, features, positives, and negatives of the same.

NILLKIN case

Price: ₹1,043.31 or $14.21 or 92.76 Yuan.
Positives: Nylon Synthetic Fiber Textured Protective Case.
Negatives: A bit on the expensive side.
Purchase Link: You can buy it from Banggood.

The Nillkin case for Mi 11 is one of the best cases available. Since it uses a synthetic Nylon material, it comes out with the best protection out there. It will help you guys to avoid fingerprints and scratches on your smartphone. And it is only available in a single black color.

You can buy the product from the above link.

Makavo Soft Back cover

Price: $2.74.
Positives: Lightweight & Cheap.
Negatives: Its quality is average.
Purchase Link: You can buy it from AliExpress.

This case is quite popular on AliExpress and offers protection along with a stylish look. It is also one of the cheapest back cover available for the Mi 11. The case comes in different color options. You can check everything from the above link.

Nillkin Protective Case

Price: ₹521 or $7.21 or 46.73 Yuan
Positives: Exceptional Camera Protection with Slide Cover
Negatives: Feels bulgy and increases weight.
Purchase Link: You can buy it from Aliexpress.

It is specially designed to provide maximum protection to the rear-camera module of the Xiaomi Mi 11 smartphone. It is manufactured using upgraded technology for accurate cutouts and refined texture on the rear side.

Asling Armour series 360 degree Back cover

Price: ₹433.31 or $5.91 or 38.56 Yuan.
Positives: Protects every side of your Mi 11.
Negatives: Heavy.
Purchase Link: You can buy it from Gearbest.

Another case available for Mi 11 is the armour case from Asling. It will protect your smartphone if it drops and nothing will happen to your device.

The product is heavy and increases the weight of your smartphone. If you wish to buy, then you can visit the above-mentioned link.

Asling Carbon Fiber series Back cover

Price: ₹428.81 or $5.84 or 38.11 Yuan.
Positives: One of the best lightweight cases out there.
Negatives: Some may not find it attractive.
Purchase Link: You can buy it from Gearbest.

The carbon fiber TPU case is from the Asling brand and is available on Gearbest. The case also has two holes to dissipate heat, which is very useful while gaming. The holes are decorated with carbon fiber material.

Asling Leather flip cover with card slots.

Price: ₹525.84 or $7.17 or 46.79 Yuan.
Positives: Only flip leather cover available for the device.
Negatives: Looks a bit classy.
Purchase Link: You can buy it from Gearbest.

It is the only flip case available for the Mi 11 smartphone from the Asling brand. Apart from a regular flip cover, it uses Leather material. The advantage of these cases is the availability of card pockets, where you can insert your debit and credit cards.

Asling Lychee Skin Grain Series Case

Price: ₹428.29 or $5.84 or 38.11 Yuan.
Positives: It has an excellent grip compared to others.
Negatives: Old Design.
Purchase Link: You can buy it from Gearbest.

This is once again from one of the popular case brands for smartphones. It will protect your smartphone from drops and provides protection from scratches and keep your device clean. You can tap on the above link to purchase.

Xiaomi Official Silicone Case

Price: ₹1284.15 or $17.51 or 114.27 Yuan.
Positives: Comes in attractive color options.
Negatives: Expensive.
Purchase Link: You can buy it from AliExpress.

These are official cases from Xiaomi and are a bit on the expensive side. It is available in three different colours like Blue, Orange, and Yellow. As we mentioned in the heading, it is built using Silicone materials, and it looks fantastic.

Leather Case

Price: $4.39.
Positives: Cheap so you can change within a short span.
Negatives: It will not last as you guys expect.
Purchase Link: You can buy it from AliExpress.

This is one of the cheap and best quality cases available for Mi 11. It is ultra-thin, so it will not add any extra weights to your device. It is available in different colours.

Liquid Silicon Case

Price: ₹204.60 or $2.79 or 18.21 Yuan.
Positives: It is available in multiple color options.
Negatives: It covers the entire module; some may dislike it.
Purchase Link: You can buy it from AliExpress.

Another product from Muchi on AliExpress and is quite popular among the buyers. The same is available in five different color options. As we mentioned above, it covers the entire camera module; only camera sensors are visible.

Original Xiaomi Silicon Case

Price: ₹1650.04 or $22.50 or 146.84 Yuan.
Positives: Better color options.
Negatives: It’s on the costlier side.
Purchase Link: You can buy it from AliExpress.

These are original cases from Xiaomi specifically for the Mi 11. It comes in color options like Gray and Blue and looks far better than the official covers we added above. The cases are also super light, so they will be of great comfort to use.

So these were the 10 best cases that are available in the market for the Xiaomi Mi 11. Note that the list has no particular order and is arranged randomly.

In case you missed it, check out our Xiaomi Mi 11 Review here!

Let’s also recap the specifications of the Mi 11.

Mi 11 Specifications

The Mi 11 features a 6.81-inch OLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It’s the first time that Xiaomi device is featuring a Quad HD panel and a 120Hz refresh rate. To add a premium touch, Xiaomi used the Gorilla Glass Victus for the display. It has the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, which is built on the 5nm process underneath the new flagship. With the chipset, Qualcomm has included the Adreno 660 GPU. The phone comes with memory options such as 8GB/12GB RAM and 128/256GB of new UFS 3.1 storage. It runs on the latest MIUI 12 out of the box with Android 11.

On the optics side, it features the primary 108MP Samsung sensor with support for Optical Image Stabilization. Apart from this, it comes with a 13MP ultra-wide angle sensor and a 5MP macro sensor. Upfront, the device comes with a 20MP sensor. All this is backed by a 4,600mAh battery which supports 55W fast wired charging tech and 50W wireless charging. The phone comes in six color options like Horizon Blue, Cloud White, Midnight Gray, Special Edition Blue, Gold, and Violet.

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