OnePlus will be announcing the OnePlus 9 series of smartphones and OnePlus Watch today at 7:30 PM (local time) in India. Ahead of the launch, tipster Abhishek Yadav shared the pricing of the OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9R for the Indian market.
According to the leak, the OnePlus 9 will come in two variants in India such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These variants will be priced at Rs 49,999 (~$691) and Rs 59,999 (~$829), respectively. It could be available in color variants like Astral Black, Winter Mist, And Arctic Sky.
The leak mentions that the OnePlus 9 Pro will also come in two options like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These could be priced at Rs 64,999 (~$898) and Rs 69,999 (~$967), respectively. It may come in three colors like Stellar Black, Morning Mist, and Pine Green.
OnePlus 9 Pro
OnePlus has already confirmed that the OnePlus 9R will be an Indian-exclusive device. The leak states that it will also arrive in 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage versions. It could be priced at Rs 39,999 (~$552) and Rs 43,999 (~$608), respectively. The OnePlus 9R could be available in Carbon Black and Lake Blue color editions.
The above-mentioned pricing may not be accurate. Hence, readers are recommended to digest the pricing leak with a grain of salt. There is no word on the Indian pricing of the OnePlus Watch. Yesterday, tipster Ishan Agarwal revealed that it will be priced at 150 euros in the European markets.
Apple‘s decision to not include a charger in the iPhone 12 was seen as a bold step in some quarters, and the move even drew the attention of other manufacturers to tinker with the traditional accessories known to come with phones from headsets to chargers. But a recent decision by the Consumer Protection Agency of the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo to fine Apple for leaving out the phone charger from the iPhone 12 box may have brought the issue to the front burner again, at least in Brazil for now.
It is reported that the consumer watchdog in the state of Sao Paulo had fined Apple the equivalent of about $2 million for omitting the phone charger from the iPhone 12 series. The state consumer regulator says Apple’s action was a violation of Brazil’s Consumer Defense Code. It is also probable that there have been complaints and petitions by aggrieved buyers since the iPhones began selling in the country.
Apple was first notified of the alleged violations in December 2020 and Apple had responded to that by stating the decision was based on ensuring a better environment with a reduced carbon footprint. It is also known that there were also accusations that the company gave incorrect information on the water-resistance capabilities of the device that has led to losses for consumers whose smartphones got immersed in water and did not get a replacement or repairs of their devices within the warranty period by Apple.
At this time Apple hasn’t made any official response about the fine but the U.S tech giant has the option of launching an appeal if it is not comfortable with the decision. If Apple is unable to overturn the fine, it could have global ramifications for the company as well as a few other manufacturers who had joined Apple in omitting accessories from their packages on environmental or other considerations. However, it is known that some manufacturers have cut a deal with the regulator, thus avoiding the fine.
The US ban has dealt a huge blow to Huawei‘s business. The former second-largest phone manufacturer in the world, which used to be a popular choice among phone buyers has lost a significant part of its global market share. Even in China, where it was the market leader up until the end of 2020, OPPO has now overtaken it.
The ban has also affected the timeline of Huawei’s flagships. This time last year, it was just a few days before the announcement of the P40 series of flagship smartphones. However, this year’s P50 series is not expected to arrive till the middle of next month. And we presume that just like the Mate 40 series, only select models or limited units will be available right away with others going on sale much later.
We want to believe the delay in announcements, availability, and lack of Google Mobile Services must have affected user interest in Huawei flagships
So for this week’s poll, we want to know if our readers are still as interested in Huawei flagship phones prior to the U.S. ban or if their level of interest has waned. So please take the poll and also share your thoughts in the comment box below.
The ZTE S30 Pro 5G will be announced on March 30 as the first of a new series of smartphones from the Chinese manufacturer. Over the past few weeks, ZTE has been revealing key specs and features of the phone. Now, it has shared a photo that shows the color variants that the phone will be available in.
We have already seen the ZTE S30 Pro in a pink-blue gradient finish but this image reveals the phone will also come in black. The image shows both colors side-by-side as well as the front. The screen is flat and has a centered punch hole.
Another image shared by ZTE shows that the S30 Pro will weigh 178 grams and have a thickness of 7.8 millimeters, making it lighter and thinner than the ZTE Axon 20 5G.
So far it has been confirmed that the ZTE S30 Pro 5G will have a display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. It will also have 64MP quad rear cameras, a 44MP selfie camera, a 4200mAh battery capacity, and support for 55W fast wired charging. The phone will also run ZTE’s new MyOS user interface.
We expect more details will be announced and we hope that one of them is the chipset that will power the device.
Chinese tech giant Tencent is apparently planning to launch its own handheld gaming console, going by a patent spotted recently. Tencent happens to have got the exclusive right to distribute the Nintendo Switch in China and it launched the handheld console in China on December 4, 2019.
According to the Qicha app, Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. obtained approval for a patent titled “Game Console” on March 19. The patent application was filed in October 2020 bearing the publication number CN306392452S.
The product image clearly shows it will be a portable handheld device. It adopts a classic design similar to the Nintendo Switch handheld console but there are some marked differences between Tencent’s and the popular Nintendo Switch.
Thus, the patent fuels speculations that Tencent may be planning to enter the game console industry on its own. Tencent has always been a major player in the industry but focuses more on gaming software. In recent times, the brand entered into a partnership with gaming phone brands like ASUS ROG, Red Magic, and Black Shark to launch gaming phones.
The console itself looks like what is designed to be played as a standalone and connected to a Windows PC. There is what looks like the Win10 logo on one of the buttons at the left button of the handheld console. Also, the rear aspect has the text inscribed “PC Console” and “For PC Console gamer”. Thus, the console may appear as a Win-based handheld.
In other respects, the game console also uses a Type-C interface and has collapsible support at the rear.
Just a day before the OnePlus 9 series arrives, OnePlus has announced that it has begun the roll-out of OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 stable update for its 2019 flagship phones, the OnePlus 7T and the OnePlus 7T Pro.
The updates which were expected to arrive much earlier bring a redesigned UI, new features, and February 2021’s security patch. Below is the complete changelog:
System
Update to OxygenOS 11 version
Fresh new UI visual design brings you a more comfortable experience with various optimizations of details
Optimize the stability of some third-party applications and improve the experience
Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.02
Updated GMS package to 2021.01
Camera
Updated the camera UI and optimized some of the function paths to offer a more convenient operation
Newly added HEVC codec to reduce video storage size seamlessly, capture and shoot more without compromising on quality
Newly added access to a third-party app to share the picture by pressing and holding it in preview
Newly added the quick access to recording mode by pressing and holding the shutter button and by sliding the button, you can easily zoom in or zoom out
Newly added the playback display in Time-lapse mode to show the actual filming time
Ambient Display
Newly added Insight clock style, a joint creation with Parsons School of Design. It will change according to the phone usage data (To set: Settings > Customization > Clock on ambient display)
Newly added Canvas feature that can automatically draw a wireframe picture based on a lock screen photo on your phone（Path: Settings – Customization – Wallpaper – Canvas – Choose photo preview and it can be generated automatically
Dark Mode
Added the shortcut key for Dark Mode, pull down the quick setting to enable
Supporting automatically turn on feature & customize time range (path: Settings – Display – Dark Mode – Turn on automatically – Automatically enable from sunset to sunrise/Custom time range)
Game Space
Newly added gaming toolbox for convenient switches of Fnatic mode. You can now choose three ways of notifications: text-only, heads up, and block, just for your immersive gaming experience
Newly added quick reply feature in a small window for Instagram, WhatsApp, and Telegram (Enable it by swiping down from upper right/left corners of the screen in gaming mode)
Newly added “mis-touch” prevention feature. Enable it, swipe down from the top of the screen, click and the notification bar will pop out
Shelf
Newly shelf interface design, the interface is clearer
Added weather widget, animation effect smarter
Gallery
Supporting Story function, automatically form weekly videos with photos and video in storage
Optimize the loading speed of the gallery, and the image preview is faster
OnePlus says the update will take time as it comes with many new features. It also added that the AOD feature is still under testing in the open beta builds, so expect another update to bring the feature. As usual, the OTA will have a staged rollout – a limited number of users will get it today before a broader rollout once there are no critical bugs.
BBK subsidiary Vivo has today taken the wraps off the much-anticipated Vivo X60 series in Malaysia. The launch signal the global release of the premium flagship series with improvements in their cameras at the fore. The Vivo X60 series is made up of the X60 and X60 Pro. Even though the brand earlier on launched the X60 Pro+ in China earlier this year but we doubt if that model will be launched outside China.
The Vivo X60 5G and X60 Pro 5G both adopt a similar design with the major differences being in the specifications. The two models are powered by a Snapdragon 870 chipset. This is against an Exynos 1080 chipset utilized on the Chinese version of the X60 Pro.
The Snapdragon 870 chipset is a slightly more affordable processor than the top-end flagship processor. It features the Kryo 585 CPU which has its prime core clocked at 3.2GHz. The processor also bundles an Adreno 650 GPU and the Snapdragon X55 5G modem provides support for mmWave and sub-6GHz networks. The chipset also has support for Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6, and Quick Charge 4+. The processor is paired with 12GB of RAM on both models with 256GB of internal storage onboard.
The camera aspect is yet another part where the X60 Pro 5G China version differs from the global version. The original model launched in China not too long ago features a Quad camera setup with the fourth sensor being an 8MP 5x periscope lens. The X60 Pro 5G packs a triple camera setup at the rear just like the X60 5G.
Interestingly, the X60 Pro 5G has the same camera configuration as the vanilla X60 5G. The front camera is a 32MP sensor on both models while the rear camera setup consists of a 48MP+13MP+13MP combo. However, the apertures on the cameras on both models are different. The camera also comes with Gimbal Stabilization 2.0 designed to aid the user capture clear shots even when the phone is not held in a stable manner.
Vivo also introduced a self-developed technology called Pixel Shift Ultra HD Imaging. When shooting, the gimbal moves to collect more pixel information. An algorithm integrates the information and then compensates for missing data in order to produce higher definition (HD) shots with more vivid details. The camera is still co-engineered with Zeiss with the Zeiss badge at the side of the module.
The Vivo X60 Pro 5G and X60 5G pack a 6.56-inch AMOLED display each with an FHD+ resolution of 2376×1080 pixels. In addition, the displays come with a centrally located punch-hole camera as well as a gradient rear panel. There is also an in-display fingerprint sensor on the two models as well as support for HDR10 and HDR10+. While the X60 Pro packs a 4200mAh battery, the X60 5G’s battery is slightly bumped up to 4300mAh. Both models feature 33W fast charging support.
PRICING & AVAILABILITY – VIVO X60 5G/ VIVO X60 PRO 5G
As for the pricing, the Vivo X60 will retail for RM 2699 (~$657) in Malaysia while the X60 Pro 5G is priced at RM 3299 (~$803). Both models will be available in Midnight Black and Shimmer Blue color options.
HMD Global has already announced a launch event on April 8. Here, the company is expected to several smartphones like the Nokia G10, G20, X10, X20. Now, a report by nokiapoweruser.com says that the Nokia C20 might join the list of devices for the day.
Representative image: Nokia C3
As per the report, Nokia C20 will be available in 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage variant. The last time Nokia launched a 1GB RAM phone, it was the Nokia 1.4 from February 2021.
Given Nokia’s recent change of naming conventions like the G-series, it is possible that the Nokia C20 might either replace the Nokia 1.xx lineup or be the successor of the C-series of devices from 2020.
Mind you, we have a device named Nokia C1 Plus from Dec. 2020 with 2GB RAM and Nokia C3 from August 2020 with a 3GB RAM variant so it’s really unclear what Nokia C20 is going to succeed at this point.
Anyway, the Nokia C20 is expected to launch in two colors – Blue and Sand options. It is also expected to run Android 11 Go edition and the HTML5 test page shows that it’s running Android 11. Lastly, the device is likely to be priced around 89 euros(~$106).
Looking at multiple news about HMD Global lately, I think that they are finally addressing the issue of the confusing naming scheme of their devices. However, naming isn’t everything as the internals and pricing play a major role in the company’s sales charts.
I just hope that HMD Global renovates itself in 2021 and launches phones with good price-to-performance ratios and not end up like last year.
Xiaomi sells a wide variety of products other than smartphones. It is also one of the old companies known for selfie sticks. In fact, the firm has been still releasing new versions every once in a while. Hence, we are not surprised to learn that it will be crowdfunding a new model called Mi Zoom Selfie Stick on March 24.
The new Xiaomi Mi Zoom Selfie Stick comes in a single black color option. It is priced at ¥99 ($15), however, the company will be crowdfunding it for only ¥79 ($12) on March 24 at 10 AM on Mi.com China.
As the name suggests, this selfie stick comes with zooming functionality. In simpler words, it has a button to let users zoom in and out. It also lets users switch between the front and the rear camera with a single click.
Lastly, the Mi Zoom Selfie Stick can be also used as a tripod. Hence, this product is like a ‘Swiss Army Knife’ for creators. Also, for the retail price of just ¥99 ($15), the new selfie stick from Xiaomi is probably cheaper than most options available in the market with a similar set of features.
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What are your thoughts on Xiaomi Mi Zoom Selfie Stick? Do you think the company should bring it to global markets? Let us know in the comment section below.
Samsung’s leftover older devices have been getting the Android 11 updates lately. The latest ones to join the list are the Galaxy A40 and Galaxy 80 smartphones. The former gets a One UI 3 whereas the latter has received the One UI 3.1 update.
Galaxy A80(left), A40(right)
The 2019 mid-range Galaxy A80 is getting an update with firmware version A805FXXU5DUC7 in parts of Europe. If you recall, this device, which launched with Android 9 Pie has already got one Android version upgrade and this should be the second upgrade, which is probably its last one.
However, it should get the security updates for at least another year considering it’s on the official list released by Samsung. Anyway, the latest update brings Android 11 features, One UI 3.1 features, and March 2021 security patch.
Some of One UI 3.1 features include revamped UI, Private Share, GPS location data removal on Images, more Lock screen widgets, improved stock apps, & more. Users in other countries like India should get it soon now that it’s has started rolling out in Europe.
Similar to the Galaxy A80, the Galaxy A40 is also getting the Android 11(One UI 3.1) update with March 2021 security patch. It is getting the firmware version A405FNXXU3CUC2 and is rolling out to users of Vodafone Germany in Europe. That being said, expect the other regions to pick it up in the coming days.
Galaxy A40 launched with Android 9 Pie and hence, this could be the last update for it too. If you are living in Europe and are having either of these devices, you can visit Settings > Software update > Download and install.
Samsung launched the Galaxy A52 4G and Galaxy A52 5G a few days ago. However, the company only brought the 4G variant to countries like India. Now, as suspected earlier, it looks like the 5G variant will come under the Galaxy M-series to the country as it gets certified by BIS.
Galaxy M62 5G could be a rebadged Galaxy A52 5G
A Samsung device with model number SM-M626B/DS has got India’s BIS certification. Courtesy of Ankit(@technoAnkit1), the listing suggests that the device would debut in India as Galaxy M62. Before you get to know-how, you should note that we spotted a similar device on Bluetooth SIG a while ago.
Further, this model number is also reminiscent of the Galaxy A52 5G(SM-A526B/DS) that is on markets like Europe. All these, along with the name ‘Galaxy M62’ on the SIG listing make us believe that it should be the rebadged Galaxy A52 5G for India.
Samsung generally focuses on the Axx series for the offline markets. The Galaxy A51 was one of the most shipped devices and contributed more to the company’s market share. The M-series, on the other hand, is focused mostly on the online audience and Samsung is doing it to vent out the competition in India whilst grabbing itself a bite.
In that case, the 5G version could make sense to India(despite the auction for 5G spectrum is still pending). Anyway, let’s wait and see if Samsung finalizes the idea of launching the Galaxy M62 5G in the country.
All in all, if Galaxy M62 5G launches as a rebadged Galaxy A52 5G, it should feature a 6.5-inch Infinity-O AMOLED FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 750G chipset, 64MP quad-camera setup, 4,500mAh battery with 25W charging, & more.
Realme 7 5G comes with a massive 6.5-inch display and an IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen. The smartphone is powered by Dimensity 800U 5G Octa-core processor and comes in two memory variants viz: 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB. The smartphone has a quad-camera setup in the rear with a 48MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP + 2MP secondary cameras. The selfie camera is a 16MP wide-angle lens that features HDR.
Fueled by a 5000mAh battery the smartphone supports both fast charging and reverse charging. For more detailed information, check out this article on Gizmochina.
Generally retailing at $330, you can now buy Realme 7 5G for $281.50 only. This limited period offer is applicable only on the 6GB + 128GB memory variant in both Silver and Blue color. With free shipping and additional store coupons, this is a bargain deal. So go get your Realme 7 5G Global Version from AliExpress before this deal expires.
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Today, POCO announced the POCO F3 phone. The new device joins the growing list of flagship killers, and for POCO, this phone takes it back to its roots.
POCO F3 Design
The POCO F3 is a rebadged Redmi K40, so there is not much to say about the design. However, alongside the Night Black and Arctic White color options, it comes in a special Deep Ocean Blue colorway that the Redmi K40 isn’t available in. This color finish has three different shades of blue that make it eye-catching.
POCO F3 Specs
The POCO F3 has a 6.67-inch E4 AMOLED flat DotDisplay with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. It packs features such as MEMC, True Color, HDR10+, a 360° light sensor, and a peak brightness of 1300 nits. It also has a feature called True Display which automatically adjusts color warmth based on your environment.
As expected, there is a Snapdragon 870 processor inside which brings 5G and it is paired with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
The back of the phone which is covered in Gorilla Glass 5 just as the front, is home to three cameras. There is a 48MP Sony IMX582 f/1.79 main camera, an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera with a 119° FOV, and a 5MP f/2.4 telemacro camera. The selfie camera is a 5MP sensor. POCO has packed the phone with several camera features for both stills and videos. The phone also has a dedicated microphone on the back for video recording and has a feature called audio zoom.
There is a 4520mAh battery inside the phone that POCO claims will provide up to 2 days of usage. It also supports 33W fast charging via USB-C, allowing you to charge from empty to full in just 52 minutes. The POCO F3 has Dolby Atmos Hi-res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, Dual Speakers, an IR blaster, and an X-axis linear motor. It also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The POCO F3 also has Wi-Fi 6.
POCO F3 Price and Availability
The POCO F3 is priced at €349 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB version, however, there is an early bird price of €299. The 8GB RAM version with 256GB of storage is €399 but can be purchased at an early bird price of €349.
The early bird sale runs from March 27 to April 6. It will be available for purchase first on POCO’s online store as well as the stores in the image above. It will also be available later at the online stores in the image below.
POCO will also be offering one free screen replacement in the first 6 months
TP-Link AC1750( Archer 7) is now available at Amazon US at a discounted price. The smart WiFi router which generally retails at $64 is now available for $57.99 only.
TP-Link Archer A7 is a smart wireless dual band gigabit router that is suitable for most homes and small offices. This smart router provides you the best value for money, by delivering the perfect mix of performance and features at affordable prices. The router which comes with three high-gain antennas gives you exceptional coverage and connectivity up to 2500 sq. ft. This means you get WiFi throughout your home from the living room to the bedroom. Moreover, Archer A7 comes with a powerful processor which can give you a strong and stable connection for more than 50 devices.
The 3 times faster speed and dual bandwidth ensure you have a lag-free and stable connection whether you are gaming or watching 4K videos and with advanced WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption you can keep your devices and data safe and secure.
TP-Link AC 1750 (Archer 7) is compatible with Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant and can be managed remotely with the TP-Link Tether app. Generally retailing at $64, TP-Link Archer 7 is now available for $57.99 only at Amazon US. So go get your smart router at this discounted price before the deal expires.
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POCO has surprised everyone with the pricing of the POCO X3 Pro. The company has launched a flagship killer at a starting early bird price of just 199 euros. Let’s take a look at its price, specs, features, and availability.
POCO X3 Pro
POCO X3 Pro Pricing, Availability
POCO has launched two versions of the POCO X3 Pro. You can take a look at the official pricing below:
POCO X3 Pro
6GB + 128GB- 249 euros
8GB + 256GB- 299 euros
Although these are official prices, POCO has introduced early bird pricing for both the storage variants. Accordingly, the 6GB RAM variant will be sold for 199 euros while the 8GB version will retail for 249 euros.
The device will be available for pre-booking from Today(March) and for purchase from March 24 across different channels like Amazon, Mi Home, eBay, Shopee, Goboo, and more. The early bird pricing will mostly run through to April 1(POCO hasn’t mentioned this exactly).
Apart from these stores, the device is also said to be available in many stores in the near future. If that isn’t enough, POCO says that it is giving a 6-month free screen replacement program for the users.
If you need to grab one quickly, you can pre-book the POCO X3 Pro on:
POCO X3 Pro looks very similar to the POCO X3. The company says that it has retained the Croma design on the back. To eliminate the fingerprint smudges, it has also brought a dual texture design that will also aid in ergonomics. The device comes in three colors- Phantom Black, Frost Blue, Metal Bronze.
The device has the same 6.67-inch sized FHD+ IPS LCD DotDisplay on the front with a centered punch hole. This display supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 450 nits(manual), 1500:1 contrast ratio, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate.
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Colors
POCO says that the POCO X3 Pro also has the DynamicSwitch option for hovering between 60,90, and 120Hz options. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6 as confirmed earlier by POCO India.
POCO X3 Pro performance and camera
The POCO X3 Pro features the newly launched Snapdragon 860 Octa-core chipset, built on a 7nm process, clock frequency up to 2.96GHz, has Adreno 640 GPU. This chipset is paired with up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 which is 198% faster than UFS 2.1. Apart from this, the POCO X3 Pro also has expandable storage up to 1TB, and LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus for cooling.
This cooling is a multi-layer graphite cooling with a D5 copper heat pipe buried beneath the chipset. POCO claims that this setup can be effective for up to 6-degrees of cooling.
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For cameras, the device has a Quad-camera setup with 48MP f/1.79 Sony IMX582 main lens, 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide with a FOV of 119-degrees, 2MP macro sensor(up to 4cm), and a 2MP depth sensor. Upfront, the device has a 20MP front camera for selfies.
Some of the camera features include Night mode selfies, Video clones, and dual video to capture both front and back camera views at the same time.
POCO X3 Pro- Other features
Just like the POCO X3, the ‘Pro’ variant also has a 3.5mm audio jack, dual-speakers with Hi-Res Audio certified. As per the DXOMARK Audio review, it gets an overall score of 63 points. Apart from this, the device also has a z-axis linear vibration motor for haptics, NFC, IR Blaster, Headphone jack.
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The device packs in a 5,160 mAh battery with 33W fast charging(included in-box), and POCO claims 11 hrs of gaming, claims that it can last for 18hrs of video playback. Other features include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and MIUI 12 based on Android 11
In a major shift, U.S giant retail chain Walmart has collapsed rules that require that sellers on its online marketplace should be based within the shores of the United States and also registered there. The new move is seen as an attempt to bridge the e-commerce gap with Amazon and also benefit from the vast network of manufacturers streaming from China on a regular basis.
Walmart, which happens to be the world’s largest retailer commenced the process of opening up its third-party marketplace to foreign sellers, removing the requirement that they have to provide a U.S. address or business tax identification. Notwithstanding the relaxed regulation, Walmart’s global trust and safety team as well as the local team will still painstakingly vet the vendors to prevent the listing of items that don’t meet the required standard.
There is no doubt that Chinese manufacturers will form the bulk of the beneficiaries of this new shift. Manufacturers from China have often eyed the U.S market which is considered the most-lucrative market considering the high purchasing power and its vast market size. However, the third-party retailers from outside the U.S will only form a fraction of Walmart’s total seller base most of whom are based in the U.S.
Walmart would have taken into consideration the fact that some of the electronics products that would be on offer will likely compete with its own Onn branded line of electronics gadgets. The Onn products are mostly manufactured in China and we believe they are priced modestly to compete with the Chinese brands. However, the company may decide not to allow competing products on its platform.
The US retail giant disclosed in a statement emailed to Bloomberg that its U.S marketplace is being opened to a limited number of international companies who share the company’s commitment to customer trust and safety. The service is open by invitation only which is very different from Amazon where retailers only have to register online. Thus, don’t expect to find so many third-party retailers from China anytime soon. However, we expect to be the big names like Xiaomi sometime soon.
A couple of days back, Steve Hemmerstoffer (@OnLeaks) shared 3D CAD renders of the OnePlus Nord N10 5G’s successor. According to him, this device is codenamed ‘Ebba’. Now, this handset appears to have certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
OnePlus Ebba | Source: @OnLeaks via Voice
An OnePlus smartphone with model number EB2101 has been spotted on India’s BIS certification bureau. Since the company is known for using the first two letters of its handsets’ codenames in their model numbers, this device could be the recently leaked OnePlus Ebba.
As per OnLeaks, the upcoming OnePlus Ebba will be the successor to last year’s OnePlus Nord N10 5G, which is only available in a select few markets. The official marketing name of this phone is a mystery as of now. However, we can now expect it to launch in India, unlike its predecessor.
This yet-to-release OnePlus smartphone will sport a 6.49-inch flat display with a single punch-hole at the top left corner. The handset will come with a glossy plastic rear panel with a vertically aligned triple camera setup. From the back, this device may look like an OPPO Reno series device.
Surprisingly, the phone is said to feature a shiny metal frame, which is expected to be omitted on the OnePlus 9. Lastly, this device will measure 62.9 x 74.7 x 8.4mm in dimensions.
Last year Poco released the Poco X3, which offered great value for money to its buyers. And recently, at their Spring event, Poco updated the X3 with a new Pro version. And as the name implies, the X3 Pro is the Poco X3’s beefier brother.
The X3 Pro in our hand is a model that we got from the online retailer Goboo.
Goboo usually features a fast global premiere of the latest models in direct partnership with brands like Xiaomi and Poco. And the Poco X3 Pro model was no exception. Their shipping policy promises dispatch within 24 hours and can deliver in countries such as Spain within 2 days. They even offer a guaranteed no-hassle 14-day return policy and a 2-year warranty.
WHERE TO BUY
Poco X3 Pro World Premiere Event, buy it for an early bird price of just € 199 from Goboo.
Especially for the Poco X3 Pro, Goboo offers an exclusive price for early-bird pre-sale buyers that includes free screen repair within the first 6 months of purchase. For the X3 Pro launch, Goboo is keeping a World Premiere event in partnership with Poco, so make sure to check the link down below this video, and you get a chance to win a brand new Poco X3 Pro as well as learn more information about the new Poco products in the market. You also get a chance to win their big prizes like the other Poco series models, Mi smart projector, Mi watch lite, and so on.
In a teaser released recently, Poco talked about how it shook up the budget market with a respectable performance-to-price ratio and suggested that the new phone would be available at the same price as the F1, representing the original spirit of the Poco F series. Now we know the phone they were talking about was the X3 Pro.
Poco X3 Pro Review: Design
The Poco X3 Pro starts with a 6+128GB version but there’s another version with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The phone comes in 3 color versions, Metal Bronze, Frost Blue, and Black.
The Poco X3 Pro in our hands is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860, which is a higher-binned version of the Snapdragon 855+. Compared to the Poco X3 running the snapdragon 732G, the 860 chipset is definitely a surprising upgrade. But please note that the 860 chipset is a 4G chipset, so it doesn’t support the latest 5G network connection.
The phone features a quad rear camera setup headlined by a 48 MP main sensor, accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide sensor, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth shooters. For battery, the X3 Pro has inherited the non-Pro version’s large battery design and features one with 5156mAh battery capacity and 33W fast charging, which, even when compared to the Redmi K40 series, still brings a comfortable battery life. And the 120 Hz 1080PLCD display also comes back on the Pro model.
The design of the X3 Pro doesn’t change much. It looks almost the same as the Standard X3. So we still have the camera module arranged at the upper-middle position of the back. And the big Poco logo on the back still stands out.
Turn it around, and there is still the same 6.67-inch hole-punch display. As a budget model, the X3 Pro’s narrow chin design is still impressive.
narrow chin
headphone jack
In addition, the X3 Pro also carried forward some useful features related to daily usage, including NFC, Z-axis linear motor for better vibration experience, stereo dual-speakers, and the rare 3.5mm headphone jack.
POCO X3 Pro Review: Performance & Gaming
Thanks to the debut of the Snapdragon 860 chipset, the Pro’s performance has got much better than the standard model. The standard X3’s performance didn’t really cheer up the fans last year, so we were looking forward to seeing the performance on the X3 Pro. Since the X3 Pro in our hands is still a non-commercial sample, we were unable to run most benchmarks on it.
But we could run AnTuTu and the phone scored around 476,000. Unfortunately we couldn’t test out other benchmarks. But if there are any software updates to open this limit, we will be sure to let you know.
While we couldn’t run most benchmarks, we could still test its gaming performance.
Well, the results didn’t disappoint us.
In PUBG Mobile, due to the in-game framerate limit, we were only allowed to run under 60fps with the highest HDR graphics setting. So it was pretty easy for the Pro to achieve an excellent and stable gaming performance without any thermal issues. The phone didn’t heat up, and after 30mins of gaming, its highest temperature reached was only at 45℃, which is much better than those flagships running the snapdragon 888 chipsets.
In NBA 2K20, we again could not access a maximum framerate up to 120fps. However, the X3 Pro easily achieved an average framerate at 59.65fps without any performance down throttling or heating issues.
In Genshin Impact (20mins), under the highest graphics (motion blur OFF), the X3 Pro surprisingly achieved at avg. 49.9fps with some fluctuation in battling.
Genshin Impact – Poco x3 pro
POCO X3 Pro Review: Camera Performance
The quad-camera combination contains a 48MP AI main camera, an 8MP wide-angle camera, a 2MP portrait camera, and another 2MP macro camera.
Now let’s see some photo samples shot on the X3 Pro.
Main Camera
AI ON
AI ON
The main-camera samples have pretty good colors and decent contrasts. When you turn on the AI colors and HDR mode, the vivid colors look more delightful but sometimes it may come out a bit oversaturated. Under most conditions, we prefer the samples without AI adjustment as the images had natural colors and were closer to the true tone of the scene.
The exposure of the main camera is pretty accurate except when facing high contrast situations. The main camera also did a relatively good job of removing the fringing effect.
Wide-Angle Camera
On the other hand, the wide-angle-camera’s samples didn’t show a good dynamic range or high contrast when compared to the main camera’s output. But it was good at producing pleasant colors. Under most conditions, the anti-distortion of the wide-angle camera is pretty good but sometimes it wasn’t perfect especially when you look carefully at the corners of the image.
Macro Camera
AI ON
AI ON
The 2MP macro camera can focus on subjects close to 4cm. The colors in the macro samples were a bit dull, and the low resolution of the sensor also makes it not so practical. Meanwhile, you have to be careful with lighting conditions since the macro cam performs much better in brighter scenes.
Night Mode Performance
MAIN Cam 5-night mode(1)
Main Cam 5-auto mode(1)
Main Cam 4-night mode(1)
Main CAm 4-auto mode(1)
Main Cam 3-night mode(1)
Main Cam 3-auto mode(1)
As for the night mode, the improvement in brightness is really remarkable. Make sure that you turn on the night mode without fail under insufficient lighting conditions, as it would definitely boost your shooting experience, no matter for the main camera or the wide-angle sensor.
UW 2-night mode(1)
UW 2-auto mode(1)
UW 1-night mode(1)
UW 1-auto mode(1)
And we can also see how it stabilizes your image and balances the exposure between brightness and darkness.
POCO X3 Pro Review: Battery Life & Charging
In the charging test, a full charge took around 1 hour and 12mins, which is close to what we got on the X3.
POCO X3 Pro battery charging
To give you a basic idea of how the larger battery extends your battery life, we played PUBG mobile, shot photos, and videos, and watched online videos, and performed each activity for 30 minutes. Then we recorded the power consumption for each activity. Just check out the results here!
POCO X3 Pro Review: Verdict
So this was our quick review of the Poco X3 Pro. We hope you got enough information before you go ahead and make your purchase decision.
This time the improvement of the X3 Pro is more remarkable than what we had on the X3. And the phone almost brought us back to Poco’s golden days to some extent, not just because of its price but also the inclusion of a high-performance chip inside an affordable phone. However, we’re still a bit upset about its design. Honestly, we would have preferred all these upgrades on a newly-designed model instead of just recycling an existing one.
By the way, if you are interested in the Poco X3 Pro, don’t forget to click the link here and join the event held by Goboo and Poco. If you are picked as one of the lucky winners of the newly launched X3 Pro, do let us know!
WHERE TO BUY
Poco X3 Pro World Premiere Event, buy it for an early bird price of just € 199 from Goboo
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Teclast recently announced plans to start manufacturing high-end notebook PCs under a new line called TBOLT. Indeed, the Chinese electronics manufacturer that has got a reputation for entry-level and affordable laptops and tablets, has now unveiled the TBolt 10 DG. The notebook is the first under a new high-end TBolt notebook series.
Teclast’s naming of the TBOLT 10 DG Notebook is quite confusing because the notebook isn’t 10 – inches in size. Rather, the laptop features a 15.6-inch IPS LCD Display with an FHD resolution of 1920x1080pixels.
Providing the power for the Teclast TBOLT 10 DG is an Intel Core i7-10510U (10th -generation) processor which uses a 14nm process, has 4 cores and 8 threads, and the turbo frequency can reach 4.9GHz. The notebook also packs an Intel Iris Xe Max graphics card with 4GB 128bit LPDDR4X-4266 VRAM. The notebook will also come with up to 8GB LPDDR4 RAM and there is 256GB SSD onboard. The laptop also has dual SSD Slots for storage expansion and supports NVMe. You also get WiFi 6, and Bluetooth 5.1 support, USB-C charging port, two USB 3.0 slots. It runs on Windows 10 Home.
Teclast TBOLT 10 DG also adopts a dual-fan design, with multiple heat dissipation holes. this design can prevent heat leakage during the conduction process, thereby achieving a better heat conduction effect. Teclast claims that even under high-level work for a long time, the whole system can maintain a constant temperature and run smoothly.
In terms of the build, the Teclast TBOLT comes with an ultra-thin body with a near-bezel-less display of which the lower bezel is the largest. The laptop is portable, has a metal body, and weighs just 1.82kg which makes it ultra-lightweight. It is also equipped with a backlit keyboard and has a large touchpad.
The price of the laptop is yet to be announced and it is expected to go on sale on Teclast’s website, Amazon, Lazada, and AliExpress soon.
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