Redmi launches RedmiBook Pro 15 in China, features 11th Gen Intel chip and 3.2K display

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Mar 15, 2021

Last month, Redmi had announced its latest lineup of RedmiBook Pro series laptops. The company announced refreshed versions of its existing lineup, and now, the RedmiBook Pro 15 has just launched in China, with 11th Gen Intel processor.

Earlier this month, the Chinese tech giant released the RedmiBook Pro 14 inch variant in its home market. This version featured an 11th Gen Intel Core i5, which optionally arrived with an NVIDIA MX450 mobile GPU and could even be upgraded to an Intel i7 as well. Now, the company launched the 15 inch variant earlier today (15th March 2021). The base variant also arrives with a Core i5, which can upgraded to an i7 as well. Similar to the 14 inch version, it can also be paired with an NVIDIA MX450 mobile graphics card.

In the new RedmiBook Pro laptops, the highlighting feature is the new displays, which features a resolution of 3200x2000px that also supports 90Hz high refresh rate as well. These displays also supports 100 percent sRBG color gamut and offer a 178 degree wide viewing angle along with DC dimming and TYV Rheinland Low blue light certification. Under the hood, the new laptop features 16GB of DDR4 3200Mhz RAM, 512GB of PCIe SSD storage.

The notebook is powe3red by a built in 70WHr battery, which supports a USB Type C port for charging at up to 100W, which can charge the device up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes. The price of the new RedmiBook Pro 15 starts from 4,999 Yuan (roughly 758 US Dollars), while the top variant is priced at 6,299 Yuan (roughly 968 US Dollars). It is currently available for purchase from major Chinese e commerce websites like JD.com.

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India mulls cyptocurrency ban, while South Korean crypto exchanges surpass local stock market

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Mar 15, 2021

India is apparently considering placing a ban on cryptocurrencies, which would involve fining people involved in trading or even holding any digital assets. Meanwhile, the South Korean crypto exchanges have surpassed the stock market of the country.

According to a Reuters report, the Indian government is proposing passing a new law that will ban cryptocurrencies and even fine crypto miners, as per a government official. Although this could be a major potential blow to million of investors as well. At the moment, the bill will be one of the world’s strictest policies against cryptocurrencies, which would involve criminalizing possession, issuance, mining, trading, and transferring cypto assets as well.

This arrives as the government seeks to ban private virtual currencies in favor of building a framework for an official digital currency. However, investors recently raised concerns and hoped that the authorities might ease up on the booming market. But, the new bill will enable cryptocurrency owners up to six months to liquidate all their assets. After this period, the government will start levying penalties, as per the government official. If the ban goes live, India will be the first major economy to make holding cryptocurrency illegal.

On the other hand, the colume of transactions in the South Korean digital currency market briefly overtook the daily average transactions of the nation’s stock market, as per a CoinTelegraph report. The combined crypto exchanges was valued at 14.6 billion US Dollars on Sunday, higher than the rough 14.5 billion US Dollars value of the Korea Composite Stock Price Index. In other words, this shows a stark contrast between the the two nations.

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Download Google Camera 8.2 with improved Quick Capture feature

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Mar 15, 2021

Google Camera app is the best camera application you can find on any Android smartphone. The Android maker has baked in some fine software trickeries to make the processing exceptional on the app. Google has been steadily improving the app and, with the latest Google Camera 8.2.204 update, users will now be able to record hands-free video with just a few swipes.

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The new improved Quick Capture feature lets users quickly start a video capture (no need to switch to the “Video” mode) by tapping and holding the shutter button for a while. It’s pertinent to mention here that, in older versions of the Google Camera app, you would have to tap and hold your finger on the shutter button as long as you want to shoot a video. If you lift your finger away, the video recording would stop.

With the latest Google Camera 8.2.204, you may swipe to the left to enter “hands-free” mode, which continues the recording even when you lift your finger. Not only that, but you can also swipe up to zoom in swipe down to zoom out. All in all, making it easy to quickly shoot hands-free video on-the-go.

Google Camera 8.2.204 is rolling out now for supported devices. In case if you haven’t updated, you may do using the Google Play link given below or sideload the APK.

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Honor V40 Lite Luxury Edition smartphone to launch later this month

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Mar 15, 2021

Earlier this year, Honor had launched its V40 5G smartphone in China, soon after the company separated from its parent firm Huawei. Now, details about a new variant of the device have surfaced online.

Recently, it was reported that the company will soon launch Honor V40 Lite Luxury Edition and now more details about the smartphone, which is positioned to be a “Youth Edition” of the Honor V40, has been revealed.

The Honor V40 Lite Luxury Edition will reportedly have a design similar to the Huawei Nova 8 smartphone. Further, it has also been revealed that the device will come powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset.

While not much information about the smartphone is known at this time, it has been revealed that the device will be launched by the end of this year. However, the company has not yet confirmed this.

A leaked image of the upcoming Honor V40 Lite Luxury Edition shows that the phone will have a center punch-hole cutout on top of the screen for housing the front-facing camera. On the backside, there will be an oval shared-camera module with four sensors, similar to the Huawei Nova 8.

Additionally, a few more Honor smartphones are in the works and are expected to go official soon, which include Honor 40S, Honor 10C, Honor X20, and Honor 40. It remains to be seen which of them makes it to the global markets.

Meanwhile, the company is also working on a new flagship smartphone which is expected to get launched in June this year. The device, which is likely to be a part of the Honor Magic lineup, will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset.

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Honor flagship smartphone powered by Snapdragon 888 SoC to launch in July

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Mar 15, 2021

It’s been a few months since Honor separated from its parent company Huawei and has now gone independent. Since then, the company has not yet launched a flagship smartphone but that could be changed soon.

If the latest report coming from China is to be believed, then the Honor brand is expected to launch its flagship smartphone in July this year. It’s likely that the device will be a part of the Honor Magic lineup.

The smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset but apart from that, nothing is known about this device. As the launch is just a few months away, we expect to know more about it in the coming weeks or months.

In December last year, Honor’s CEO Zhao Ming had told fans that the company has plans to launch flagship smartphones in the future and the brand will have its own Mate-series and P-series devices.

Since Honor is now an independent brand, the company can easily source required components from vendors which were not possible under Huawei because of the sanctions imposed by the United States due to the on-going US-China trade war.

In fact, Honor is already in talks with companies like Qualcomm and MediaTek to reach a deal for chipsets to power the brand’s upcoming devices. The company is also in talks with Google to get GMS support. Honor is also expanding its footprints, starting with its own Honor Mall online store and new offline stores.

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Xiaomi Mi 10S appears at Google Play Console, Global launch nearing?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 15, 2021

On March 10, Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi Mi 10S smartphone in China. Now the same handset has appeared in the database of Google Play Console. The listing indicates that it could be heading to markets outside of China in the near future.

Xiaomi Mi 10s visits Google Play Console.#Xiaomi #Mi10s pic.twitter.com/fRzJhMJtKR

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) March 14, 2021

The Xiaomi Mi 10S Google Play Console listing reveals that it has an FHD+ resolution display, 8 G of RAM, and Android 11 OS. It states that the device is powered by a Qualcomm chip with SM8350 model number, which belongs to the Snapdragon 888. However, it is already known through the China launch of the smartphone that it is equipped with the Snapdragon 870 chipset.

Phones that are sold in China are not equipped with Google apps and services. The Google Play Console appearance suggests that there could e a global edition of the Mi 10S. It is advisable to wait for further reports to see more evidence of the Mi 10S’ global version.

Xiaomi Mi 10S specifications

The Xiaomi Mi 10S has a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen that offers a 90Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 870 chipset is accompanied by up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.0 storage. The handset draws power from a 4,780mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It also supports 30W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.

For selfies, the Xiaomi Mi 10S possesses a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel. Its rear camera setup has a 108-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a pair of 2-megapixel shooters for capturing macro shots and for adding depth effects. The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage priced at 3,299 Yuan (~$507), 3,499 Yuan (~$538), and 3,799 Yuan (~$584), respectively.

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Realme 8 bags important certification before March 24 announcement

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 15, 2021

The Realme 8 series is slated to go official on March 24 in India. Reports have revealed that the company will be announcing two handsets such as Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro through its next launch event. Ahead of the launch, the Realme 8 has received approval from the National Broadcasting Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) regulatory of Thailand.

The NBTC certification confirms that the Realme handset with RMX3085 will debut as the Realme 8 in Thailand. It has also received approval from other certification platforms like the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), and Indonesia Telecom. Unfortunately, these listings have not revealed any information on the major specs of the Realme 8.

The RMX3085 handset emerged in the records of the Geekbench benchmarking site in February. The listing revealed that it is equipped with the Helio G95 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS.

At the beginning of this month, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth shared an image to reveal some of the specifications of an Helio G95 powered smartphone. It appears that Sheth may have revealed the specifications of the Realme 8 handset.

Based on the image shared by Sheth, it can be said that the Realme 8 has a 6.4-inch AMOLED display, an Helio G95 chipset, a 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W rapid charging. For photography, it will arrive with a quad-camera setup with a 64-megapixel main camera. It will come preloaded with Android 11 OS. It could be coming in options like 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It could be available in Cyber Silver and Cyber black colors.

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Micromax In 1 design confirmed through the official listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 15, 2021

Micromax will be launching the Micromax IN 1 smartphone on March 19 in India. The handset is expected to fill the gap between the Micromax IN 1b and Micromax IN Note 1 smartphones that debuted in November 2020. The entire design of the upcoming smartphone is now revealed on the updated microsite available on Micromax India’s website.

The official listing shows that the handset will sport an X-shaped patterned rear shell that will house a fingerprint scanner and a rectangle-shaped camera module. It is flanked by a punch-hole display on the front. The handset is said to arrive as a toned-down version of the IN Note 1. It will be available in blue and silver colors.

Micromax IN 1 specifications (Rumored)

The Micromax IN 1 is expected to arrive with a 6.67-inch IPS LCD panel that will produce a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels and 450nits maximum brightness. It will be fueled by the Helio G80 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM. The handset is expected to offer users with up to 128 GB of native storage.

The Micromax IN 1 will be featuring a front camera of 8-megapixel. Its rear camera setup has a 48-mgeapixel main camera and a pair of 2-megapixel auxiliary lenes. The handset will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It is expected to run on the stock version of Android 11 OS.

The highest variant of the Micromax IN 1b is priced at Rs 7,999 (~$110), whereas the starting model of the IN Note 1 costs Rs 11,499 (~$158). Hence, it appears that the upcoming IN 1 may carry a starting price of Rs 8,999 (~$124) or Rs 9,999 (~$137).

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HTC Wildfire E3 with 6.5-inch display, Helio P22, and 13MP quad cameras launched

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 15, 2021

Back in August 2020, HTC announced the HTC Wildfire E2 smartphone in Russia. Now the country has received a new smartphone named Wildfire E3. Some of it attractive features include a large-sized display with a waterdrop notch, a 13-megapixel quad camera, and a large-sized battery.

HTC Wildfire E3 specifications and features

The polycarbonate bodied HTC Wildfire E3 measures 165.7 x 76.57 x 8mm and it weighs 186 grams. It has a 6.51-inch IPS screen that produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels. The Helio P22 chipset powers the smartphone with 4 GB of RAM. The handset comes in two storage choices as 64 GB and 128 GB.

It has a front camera of 13-megapixel. The rear camera system of the smartphone has a 13-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an LED flash. The phone supports 1080p video recording.

The HTC Wildfire E3 runs on Android 1O OS. It has a 4,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. The handset offers other features such as dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, a 3.5mm audio jack, a microSD card slot, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and face unlock.

HTC Wildfire E3 pricing and availability

The HTC Wildfire E3 is priced at 150 euros (~$179). It comes in Blue and Black colors. There is no word on the availability of the smartphone outside Russia.

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ZTE Watch GT is coming and it should launch alongside the ZTE S30

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 15, 2021

Last year, ZTE announced a smartwatch called the ZTE Watch Live. The entry-level wearable launched with a price tag of ¥229 (~$35) and a price tag that goes up to 21 days. The manufacturer has announced that it has a new smartwatch coming and it will arrive as the ZTE Watch GT.

ZTE mentioned the watch as one of the gifts to be won in a photography contest that it announced on its Weibo page on Friday, March 12. The post and the attached image said that the ZTE S30 and the new ZTE Watch GT are among the prizes to be won.

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We are in the dark about what the smartwatch will look like and what features it will come with. However, we want to believe it will ship with upgraded features when compared to the ZTE Watch Live but still be affordable. We also hope more details will surface before the launch.

ZTE is yet to announce a release date but there is a chance that the ZTE Watch GT will be announced alongside the ZTE S30.

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Nokia X10, Nokia X20 5G key specifications and pricing tipped

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 15, 2021

In January, a mysterious Nokia phone labelled as Quick Silver was spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking platform. Fresh information shared by Nokia Power User reveals that this device could be launching soon with the Nokia X20 moniker. This handset will be accompanied by another device named the Nokia X10. The publication has shared the key specifications of the Nokia X10 and X20 smartphones.

The publication claimed that the Nokia X10 smartphone is codenamed as Scarlet Witch. The X10 and X20 smartphones are both expected to feature the 5G-ready Snapdragon 480 mobile platform. The X10 will come with 6 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, which sounds a bit strange. It will be available in colors like White and Green.

On the other side, the Nokia X20 will be a higher model as it will come with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. This model will come in colors like Blue and Sand. The X10 could be priced at 300 euros (~$359), whereas the X20 may cost 349 euros (~$417).

HMD Global recently confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on April 8. There are speculations that the company may use the platform to announce the Nokia G10 handset. The same event could be used to announce the Nokia X10 and X20 smartphones. The Nokia G10 is expected to arrive with a 6.4-inch display, an octa-core processor, and a quad-camera system led by a 48-megapixel lens.

In related news, HMD Global is also said to be working on a successor for the Nokia 8.3 5G. This device is expected to arrive with a 6.5-inch QHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate support, the upcoming Snapdragon 775G chipset, a 5,000mAh battery, and a 108-megapixel penta-lens camera system.

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OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro 5G official renders leaked once again

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 15, 2021

On March 23, OnePlus will be announcing the OnePlus 9 5G and OnePlus 9 Pro 5G smartphones. Last week, Winfuture.de shared the leaked official renders of the OnePlus 9 duo. Now, reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal shared the leaked renders of both smartphones to showcase their color variants and design.

The OnePlus 9 5G can be seen in three colors such as Stellar Black, Arctic Sky, and Winter Mist in the above shown image. The phone features a flat display with a punch-hole design. The lack of antenna bands indicates that the device has a plastic frame. Moreover, it also suggests that the company may have settled for a plastic rear. On the other side, the OnePlus 9 Pro 5G will come in three colors like Astral Black, Morning Mist, and Pine Green claims the tipster. It will continue to feature a curved edge display and a glass back.

The OnePlus 9 5G is expected to arrive with a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. On the other side, the OnePlus 9 Pro 5G may feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED QHD+ screen with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 888 mobile platform may power both handsets with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The duo may offer up to 256 GB of native storage.

OnePlus 9 Pro 5G renders by Ishan Agarwal

The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are expected to feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. The Hasselblad branded rear camera system of the OnePlus 9 5G includes a 48-megapixel Sony IMX789 primary camera, and a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 ultrawide snapper, and probably a telephoto lens. The Pro model has a quad-camera setup that includes a Sony IMX789 48-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 superwide sensor, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 2-megapixel depth helper.

The OnePlus 9 5G and 9 Pro 5G may feature a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging support. A recent leak claimed that the Pro model will support 50W wireless charging. There is a possibility that the vanilla variant may come with 30W charging.

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Poll of The Week: Should mid-range phones have support for wireless charging?

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 14, 2021

A lot of features that used to be found on high-end phones have made their way to mid-range phones and even entry-level devices. Features like AMOLED displays, high refresh rates, in-display fingerprint scanners, super-fast charging, and glass back panels are no longer exclusive to flagship phones.

Sharp Aquos S3 High-End Version wireless charging

However, there is one feature that has been around for much longer but has largely been exclusive to flagships and that is support for wireless charging. With the exception of a very few models, wireless charging is one feature we have not seen a lot of manufacturers bring to the mid-range/budget categories.

For this week’s poll, we want to know if you think mid-range or budget phones should have support for wireless charging or if you believe it should remain a flagship-exclusive feature. So, please take the poll below and also share your thoughts in the comment box below on why you support or are against it.

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DxOMark scores the OnePlus 8T’ selfie camera 82 points

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 14, 2021

DxOMark has published the selfie camera review for the OnePlus 8T. The review comes a few weeks before the launch of the OnePlus 9 series.

The review labs has awarded the OnePlus flagship a score of 82 points, which trails behind the 93 points scored by the OnePlus 8 Pro. The score is broken down into 80 points for photo and 84 points for video.

Acording to the review, the OnePlus 8T’s 16MP f/2.4 camera, has “accurate target exposure both in indoor and outdoor conditions, a nice level of detail at close range, good management of noise both indoors and out, and a smooth bokeh effect with accurate subject isolation.”

It goes on to say that the depth of field is shallow at medium and long range as a result of having a fixed focus lens. It also has a limited dynamic range and sometimes there are artificats such as flare, anamorphosis, and oversharpening on faces. The OenPlus 8T struggles with skin tones in low light and some times, skin tones are oversaturated even when there is enough lighting indoors and outdoors.

For videos, the OnePlus 8T’s performance is said t be on a similar level to phones such as the Google Pixel 3 and the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3. The review says that recording is best at 1080p and 30 frames per second. The phone does a good job at managing nose and white balance is accurate in bright outdoor light. The narrow depth of field and artifacts such as hue shifts on faces or in the background are the drawbacks when recording.

You can read the full review which includes sample photos and videos.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro vs Realme Narzo 30 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 14, 2021

Xiaomi finally launched the Redmi Note 10 series including three of the best value-for-money handsets in the market. But the new lineup is not alone in the same price segment and it has several rivals. In the Indian market, one of the best is the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G launched in the second half of February exclusively for Indian customers. The phone is sold in the same price range as the Redmi Note 10 Pro and it offers very nice specifications: do you need to know which one provides the highest value for money? Check this comparison to learn the pro and cons of each device.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro vs Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G

	Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro	Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	164.5 x 76.2 x 8.1 mm, 192 grams	162.2 x 75.1 x 9.1 mm, 196 g
DISPLAY	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, octa-core 2.3 GHz	MediaTek Dimensity 800U, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 11, MIUI	Android 10, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 64 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera	Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.3 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.1 front camera
BATTERY	5020 mAh, fast charging 33W	5000 mAh, fast charging 30W, USB Power Delivery 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, splash resistant (IP52)	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G is slightly more stylish when it comes to design, but it is just my opinion. First of all, it is more compact. Further, the color variants are more attractive. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is thinner and lighter, but the bigger dimensions make the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G more comfortable to keep in a pocket and for one-handed usage. Both the phones are built with cheap materials and they come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for authentication. Note that Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro features stereo speakers and an IR blaster to control the TV, while Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G does not.

Display

The best display belongs to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro for a simple and single reason: it is an AMOLED panel. That is the reason why it is able to show more brilliant colors and deeper blacks. It even comes with the HDR10 certification providing a higher image quality on streaming platforms. The Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G has a 120 Hz refresh rate just like the Redmi Note 10 Pro, but unfortunately, its display is IPS and it does not feature the HDR10 certification. Last but not least, Redmi Note 10 Pro has a wider panel.

Specs & Software

While the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro has a superior display, the Realme Narzo 10 Pro 5G is actually superior in terms of hardware. First of all, it has a more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. While Redmi Note 10 Pro has faster UFS 2.2 storage the Snapdragon 732G is actually inferior to the Dimensity 800U. Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G supports 5G connectivity, while Redmi Note 10 Pro does not. Both the phones are based on Android 10 with a highly-customized user interface, and they will get updated to Android 11 soon.

Camera

The best rear camera department belongs to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: it has a 64 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultrawide camera, a 5 MP macro sensor, and a 2 MP depth sensor. With the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G, you get an inferior 48 MP main camera and, unfortunately, no macro camera. But it actually comes with a better 16 MP selfie camera. None of these devices is a high-end camera phone, but in a lot of scenarios, you can get a slightly better result with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro.

Read More: Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G launched as India’s most affordable 5G phone, Narzo 30A tags along

Battery

The Xiaomi Redmi Note Pro and the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G offer more or less the same battery capacity: the former has 5020 mAh, while the latter has a 5000 mAh battery. Even fast charging technologies have similar powers: 33W and 30W, respectively. But similar battery capacities do not mean the same battery life. The AMOLED display of the Note 10 Pro has a lower energy consumption, as well as the chipset of the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G. It will be a tough fight, but the differences should be just marginal.

Price

The prices of the base variants of the Redmi Note 10 Pro and Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G range between €180/$215 and €210/$250 in the Indian market. If 5G is important for you because you want to keep your new phone for years, then you should go for the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G. Otherwise, Note 10 Pro is superior on the paper.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro vs Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro

PRO

Better cameras
AMOLED display
Stereo speakers
IR blaster

CONS

No 5G

Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G

PRO

5G
USB Power Delivery standard
More powerful chipset
More compact

CONS

Inferior camera

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Moto G100 renders leaked ahead of launch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 14, 2021

The Moto G100 is an upcoming smartphone from Motorola that is expected to launch soon. The phone will be the first Moto G series phone to have a Snapdragon 800 series processor. Ahead of its launch, press renders have surfaced that give us an early look at what is coming.

We already know that the Moto G100 is the international version of the Motorola Edge S. However, rather than distinguish the phones by giving them entirely different colorways, it appears Motorola chose to have the shades be slightly different as shown in the images which were posted by TechnikNews.

The Moto G100 will have a 6.7-inch FHD+ 90Hz LCD screen with two punch holes for the two front-facing cameras. There are four rear cameras and written below the camera array are “64MP” and “Audio Zoom”. The device has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and volume rocker on the right while the left side is home to the SIM tray and Google Assistant button.

It has been reported that the Moto G100 will come with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Motorola already confirmed in a teaser video that the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 processor and will have an audio jack. It should run Android 11 out of the box with Motorola’s My UX on top.

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HMD Global schedules a launch event for April 8

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 14, 2021

HMD Global has an event coming up next month. As seen on the official Nokia mobiles website, the event is scheduled for April 8 and it has been reported that it will unveil new phones and mobile accessories on that day.

According to the image which was spotted by NokiaPowerUser, the event will begin at 3 PM GMT. However, it doesn’t hint at which products will be announced. There are speculations that one of the devices that may be unveiled is the Nokia G10.

The Nokia G10 is a mid-range phone and it is expected to be the first smartphone to launch under the revamped naming scheme. It has been reported that it will have a 6.4-inch screen, an octa-core processor, and a 48MP quad-camera.

We are not sure if there will be another smartphone announced but we expect more than one product will be unveiled on the day. There is also a possibility that the Nokia-branded power banks that surfaced recently will be announced on that day.

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Three new Nokia power banks with support for 22.5W fast charging listed on official store

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 14, 2021

If you have been waiting for more Nokia-branded accessories, then you are in luck. The official Nokia online shop has put up listings for three new Nokia-branded power banks. The power banks come in various capacities, starting at 10000mAh and going up to 30,000mAh.

The three power banks are listed as Nokia Power Bank P6201, Nokia Power Bank P6202, and Nokia Power Bank P6203. Below are their specs and features:

Nokia Power Bank P6201

This has a 10,000mAh battery capacity (rated capacity is 6,000mAh) and a square (with curved corners) design that is pretty compact. It is also the only one among the three that has an LED display that shows the battery level. To know how much battery level it has left or to begin charging, all you have to do is shake it. This feature reminds us of the original OnePlus Power Bank.

The power bank has two USB-A output ports, one with a maximum output of 5W and the other with a maximum output of 10.5W. Surprisingly, the product page says that it supports 22.5W superfast charge with PD20W fast-charge technology. This is definitely an error seeing as the maximum output supported is 10.5W. The Nokia Power Bank P6201 also comes with two input ports – a Type-C port and a Micro-USB input port.

Nokia Power Bank P6202

The Nokia Power Bank P6202 has a similar square design but ditches the screen and is thicker, thanks to its battery capacity being double at 20000mAh (rated capacity is 12,000mAh). It also has a blue-black gradient finish.

There are three ports on the device -two are USB-A output ports and the third is a USB-C port that doubles as both an input and an output port. This means you will be able to charge a maximum of three devices at the same time. Below are the supported power ratings:

Type-C input – 5V/3A, 9V/2A,12V/1.5A

Type-C output – 5V3A,9V/2.22A,12V/1.67A

USB-A Output – 4.5V/5A,5V/4.5A, 9V/2A,12/1.5A

There are four LEDs to indicate the remaining power available on the power bank. The power bank can also charge low-power devices such as earbuds.

Nokia Power Bank P6203

This is the biggest of them all with a capacity of 30,000mAh (rated capacity is 18,000mah). It has a rectangular design with a white finish and comes with three USB-A ports and a USB-C port, allowing you to charge four devices at the same time. Two of the USB-A output ports support fast charging and the USB-C port doubles as both input and output. Below are the supported power ratings:

Type-C input – 5V/3A, 9V/2A

Type-C output – 5V/2.4A, 5V3A, 9V2.22A,12V1.5A

USB-A: 5V/4.5A, 4.5V/5A, 9V/2A,12/1.5A

Just like the other two, it is compatible with iPhones, Samsung Galaxy phones, Google Pixels, HTC phones, and LG phones. It is also compatible with the Nintendo Switch and true wireless earbuds.

All three power banks are listed as coming soon. When they launch, we should know their prices and the markets they will be available in.

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OPPO Reno5 Marvel Edition goes official in Indonesia

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 14, 2021

Last month, OPPO Reno5 Marvel Edition had appeared on the website of Thailand’s NBTC. The certification is an indication that the device will soon be launched and indeed, the Reno5 Marvel Edition has been launched in Indonesia.

The Reno5 Marvel Edition is similar to the OPPO F11 Pro Avengers Edition which was released a couple of years back. The new limited edition is based on the Reno5 4G which was launched in December 2020.

The Oppo Reno5 Marvel Edition has a bespoke design on the back with the Avengers logo, the included protective case has the Marvel logo instead. Unlike the F11 Pro, this time around everything is branded – including the bundled headset and even the SIM ejector.

Apart from these, the smartphone is the same as the vanilla Reno5 4G. As a reminder, it features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz. The phone also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor for added security.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset given that is limited to 4G LTE connectivity. It packs 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity.

The phone will become available on March 15 (Monday) and it will cost IDR 5,700,000 (~$395). This is slightly more than the regular phone (IDR 5,000,000). The phones will be sold exclusively through Tokopedia but intending buyers will need a unique code to buy an Oppo Reno5 Marvel Edition.

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Next week in Tech: iQOO Neo5 launch, Redmi TV heading to India, and a new Micromax phone

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Habeeb Onawole

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Mar 14, 2021

With MWC Barcelona now happening in the middle of the year, manufacturers have had to resort to individual events for the unveiling of their phones. The first two weeks of March have been packed full of announcements and it continues into the third week. Here are the important events scheduled for the third week:

iQOO Neo5

iQOO already blew us away with the launch of the iQOO 7, a phone that packs some impressive features including support for 120W fast charging. For those who want a toned-down version, the iQOO Neo5 scheduled for a March 16 launch should interest you. Reports say it will have a display with a 120Hz refresh rate and it will come with a Snapdragon 870 processor.

Redmi TV heads to India

It has been a few years since Redmi began making its own branded smart TVs, however, they have been exclusive to China. Come Wednesday, the 17th, Redmi will announce its first smart TV for the Indian market.

📣 #Redmi's FIRST SMART TV is launching on 17.03.21! Every home in India will now enjoy entertainment King size! 👑 🇮🇳

Brace yourselves for greater things with the #XLExperience. 📺

Get notified: https://t.co/MX0iuKJoYz pic.twitter.com/V0Cev878qQ

— Redmi India – #RedmiNote10 Series (@RedmiIndia) March 9, 2021

The TV was first teased at the end of the Redmi Note 10 series launch event. A promotional page created for the event hints at the TV having a pretty large screen. It will also have content tailored for an Indian audience, an impressive speaker, gaming features, and will be able to serve as a hub for supported IoT devices.

Micromax In 1

Indian smartphone manufacturer, Micromax, marked its return to the smartphone business last November with the launch of the IN Note 1 and IN 1B. On March 19, it plans to add another model that will launch as the Micromax In 1. A leaked spec sheet has revealed that the phone will have an Helio G80 processor and a 5000mAh battery capacity.

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