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HMD Global schedules a launch event for April 8

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.

HMD Global Nokia April 8 event

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

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
Nokia Power Bank P6201

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.

Nokia Power Bank P6201

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
Nokia Power Bank P6202

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.

Nokia Power Bank P6202

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
Nokia Power Bank P6203

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

Nokia Power Bank P6203

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

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.Oppo reno5 Marvel edition

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.Oppo reno5 Marvel

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

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 Neo5
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.

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

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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ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip among unreleased devices on Google’s ARCore list

Google often releases a list of devices that have gotten support for its augmented reality platform, ARCore. Sometimes, this list usually includes unreleased devices. The latest includes a handful of unreleased smartphones, some of which we already know about and others that we haven’t heard of before. Among those from the latter category is the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip.

ASUS ZenFone 7 series
ASUS ZenFone 7 series will have a foldable successor called the Zenfone 8 Flip

First reported by 9to5Google, the latest list of ARCore supported devices include phones such as the recently announced Moto G10, Moto G30, and ASUS ROG Phone 5. In addition to this are some unreleased we haven’t heard of such as the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip, Reno5 A, and Reno5 Pro+ 5G Bosch. Below is the full list of devices:

The Zenfone 8 Flip is the most interesting device on this list as it hints at a foldable phone from ASUS, a first for the Taiwanese manufacturer. An earlier leak had revealed that ASUS is planning to announce a small-screen phone for the Zenfone 8 series. It has been reported that the phone will have a 5.9-inch OLED display and a 120Hz refresh rate.

However, this new leak from Google shows that a small screen phone is not the only thing we should be excited about with the upcoming Zenfone 8 series but also what may be a foldable phone. If the name is anything to go buy, the Zenfone 8 Flip should have a design similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip.

Unfortunately, Google’s list doesn’t include specifications, so we are in the dark about what features this phone and the other unannounced ones will have. Nevertheless, we expect more details will surface in the weeks/months leading up to their launch.

 

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs OPPO Find X3 Pro: Specs Comparison

If I had to choose the best Android phones of the moment, I would actually say Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and OPPO Find X3 Pro. At least on the paper, their overall specifications are actually superior to every Android device released until now. While the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has already been available for a while, the OPPO Find X3 Pro is yet to hit the shelves and it is actually on pre-orders in the global market. If you want to get the best Android phone but you are unsure about which one to go for, you can check this specs comparison to learn the differences between Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and OPPO Find X3 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs OPPO Find X3 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra OPPO Find X3 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm, 227 g 163.6 x 74 x 8.3 mm, 193 g
DISPLAY  6.8 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), AMOLED  6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216p (Quad HD+), AMOLED LTPO
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz (or Samsung Exynos 2100, octa-core 2.9 GHz) Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY 12 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB – micro SD slot 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 11, One UI  Android 11, ColorOS
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Quad 108 + 10 + 10 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/4.9 + f/2.4 + f/2.2
40 MP f/2.2 front camera
Quad 50 + 13  + 50 + 3 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 + f/3.0
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY  5000 mAh, fast charging 25W, wireless charging 15W  4500 mAh, fast charging 65W, fast wireless charging 30W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse wireless charging 10W, IP68 waterproof, S Pen Dual SIM slot, 5G, water resistant (IP68), reverse wireless charging 10W

Design

Given that they are top-tier flagships, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and OPPO Find X3 Pro come with gorgeous designs. I personally prefer the OPPO Find X3 Pro not only because it is more compact, but also because of its curves, especially around the camera module, making the overall aesthetics more elegant. Further, with the OPPO Find X3 Pro, you get a thinner and lighter design. If you want the best build quality, then Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra might satisfy you because of its Gorilla Glass Victus front panel and rear side. Both the phones are waterproof with the IP68 certification (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes).

 

Display

It is very hard to establish which phone has the best display not only because their specs are similar, but also because we still had no chance to test the OPPO Find X3 Pro since it has been announced just two days ago. At the moment, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra offers one of the best displays you can find in the smartphone market, and so does the OPPO Find X3 Pro which is able to show one billion colors thanks to 10-bit color depth. The display of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has an additional feature: the S Pen support. Further, its in-display fingerprint reader is ultrasonic, which means better unlock performance.

 

Specs & Software

OPPO Find X3 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra are powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, but the European version of the Galaxy S21 Ultra has the Exynos 2100 which is actually inferior to the Snapdragon 888 in terms of power management. The OPPO Find X3 Pro has up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage, while the best configuration of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage. The Snapdragon version of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra wins the hardware comparison. The Sammy flagship will get four years of updates and three years of Android major updates, while OPPO actually has inferior update policies.

 

Camera

On the paper, the OPPO Find X3 Pro has a more interesting camera department. It comes with two 50 MP main camera (including an ultrawide one), a microlens camera which shoots macro with up to 60x zoom, and a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. With the Galaxy S21 Ultra, you get a 108 MP main sensor, a 10 MP periscope sensor with 10x optical zoom, a 10 MP telephoto sensor, and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has better zoom capabilities in normal photos, while OPPO Find X3 Pro should guarantee better macro shots. For the rest, we wait to test the Find X3 Pro thoroughly in order to give a final verdict.

 

 

Battery

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has a bigger 5000 mAh battery and it should last more on a single charge in most of the scenarios, at least in the variant with Snapdragon 888 inside. On the other hand, the OPPO Find X3 Pro provides faster charging technologies: you get SuperVOOC 2.0 providing fast wired charging with 65W power and AirVOOC for wireless charging with 30W power.

 

Price

You can actually find the Galaxy S21 Ultra and the OPPO Find X3 Pro at similar prices in the global market: about €1150 ($1199 for the U.S. version of the Galaxy S21 Ultra). It is still too early to establish a rear winner of this comparison and it mostly depends on the users’ needs: the Galaxy S21 Ultra has the S Pen, amazing zoom capabilities, a bigger battery. OPPO Find X3 Pro guarantees an awesome display quality, amazing photos, and faster charging speeds. Which one would you pick?

 

 

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs OPPO Find X3 Pro: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

PRO

  • S Pen support
  • Wider display
  • 10x optical zoom
  • Bigger battery

CONS

  • Dimensions

 

OPPO Find X3 Pro

PRO

  • More compact
  • Faster charging
  • Faster wireless charging
  • Innovative cameras

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

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Realme X9 Pro Master Edition poses for the camera; shows off curved display

The realme X9 Pro is a new smartphone from realme that is expected to launch in China soon. The smartphone will be one of the first phones to be powered by the Dimensity 1200 processor, MediaTek’s most powerful mobile chipset. While we wait for a launch date, photos of a special edition of the realme X9 Pro have been posted on the internet.

The photos reported to be those of the realme X9 Pro Master Edition were posted on Weibo by the leaker that goes by “WHYLAB”. According to him, realme has once again partnered with Naoto Fukasawa for the design of the phone. This is the same designer that has worked with the brand on its previous Master Edition phones.

For the realme X9 Pro Master Edition, the manufacturer is going with the same cement finish used for the 2019 realme X2 Pro Master Edition Cement variant. The device has a curved display, a first for realme, and it has a hole punch at the top left corner. The screen is 6.55 inches in size and has a 90Hz refresh rate.

There are three cameras on the back of the phone and they are stacked vertically in a black housing along with a pill-shaped LED flash. Under the gray-colored back panel is a 4500mAh battery and the phone will have support for 65W fast charging. The leaker also revealed that the phone has a plastic frame and a thickness of 7.8 millimeters.

The realme X9 Pro appears to be the second of two Dimensity 1200 phones realme has planned. The other is the realme GT Neo which it partly unveiled at the launch of the Snapdragon 888-powered realme GT earlier this month. It is unknown which of the two phones will be announced first.

 

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Pete Lau says no DxOMark review for the OnePlus 9 series; launch set for Mar. 24 in China

OnePlus is touting some significant upgrades in the camera department for its upcoming OnePlus 9 series. It already revealed some details about the sensors, new camera features, and its partnership with the Swedish camera company, Hasselblad.

We bet a number of folks are looking forward to the reviews of the phone(s), most especially of the camera performance which is where OnePlus has focused on for its upgrades. For those expecting a review from DxOMark, sorry to disappoint you, but you won’t be getting one.

OnePlus 9 Series DxOMark

Pete Lau, the founder and CEO of OnePlus, announced on Weibo today that they will not be sending the OnePlus 9 series to the review labs. This announcement comes as a surprise as OnePlus is one of the manufacturers that has used DxOMark scores to market its phones.

While he didn’t provide a reason, there are speculations that it is because of the review labs’ recent reviews which are believed to be flawed. An example is the review of the Galaxy S21 Ultra which a lot of people do not agree with.

With this decision, it means we will not only not see DxOMark’s review of the OnePlus 9/9 Pro’ cameras but also that of the display and audio quality, which are two other areas it reviews.

The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro will not be the only OnePlus flagship phones not reviewed by DxOMark. The OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T were also not reviewed by them.

OnePlus 9 series China launch

In related news, OnePlus has also announced that the OnePlus 9 series will be unveiled on March 24 in China. That is a day after the global announcement. Unlike the global event which will be virtual, the one in China will be an in-person one that will be held at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center. The event is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM local time.

 

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Vivo X60 series India Color and Memory variants leaked ahead of launch

Vivo is launching its Vivo X60 series of smartphones in India on March 25. Today, leaker Ishan Agarwal has come out with the details of their color, memory variants.

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As per the info from his tweet, Vivo will launch three smartphones under the Vivo X60 series in India. They are Vivo X60, Vivo X60 Pro, Vivo X60 Pro+. This is an appreciable move after the company brought only the Vivo X50, X50 Pro to the country last year.

Out of the three, the base model, Vivo X60 will launch in two colors- Blue, Black. It will be available for purchase in two memory variants as well. Users will get an option for an 8/12GB RAM and 128/256GB storage option.

That said, the company is planning for a single storage variant of the Vivo X60 Pro and X60 Pro+. Accordingly, the devices will get 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. For colors, the Pro variant will get Blue and Black colors while the Vivo X60 Pro+ will come in a single Black color option.

As for specs, multiple reports have said that the Global variant will have a different chipset on the Vivo X60 devices. The Chinese smartphone giant is launching the series three days early in Malaysia and there it’s already confirmed to feature Snapdragon 870 chipset.

Plus, a recent report said that Vivo X60 and X60 Pro will feature the recently launched chipset whereas the Vivo X60 Pro+ will retain the Snapdragon 888 from China. Other specifications of the devices are likely to be the same and the company’s poster confirms the presence of Zeiss optics.

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Realme 8 series to launch in India on March 24

After several leaks, the realme 8 series finally has a launch date. A new video posted on realme India’s official YouTube channel has revealed that the new phones will be unveiled on March 24.

The nearly 2½ minute-long video has Madhav Sheth, the CEO of realme India and Europe, compete in a drift race with a professional race driver. As you would see in the video, “Infinity” is mentioned multiple times, and as we know, the infinity symbol is practically an “8” laying on its sides.

The realme 8 series is expected to have at least two phones – the realme 8 and the realme 8 Pro. However, there is a possibility we may get more, one of which may have support for 5G.

realme already confirmed that the realme 8 Pro will have a 108MP rear camera, and an official video posted by the CEO a few days ago shows one of the models has an in-display fingerprint scanner which means it will have an AMOLED screen. The pro model will also have a 4500mAh battery and support for 65W fast wired charging.

Some of the key specs of the standard model have also been officially revealed. The realme 8 will have a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Fullscreen Display, 64MP Quad AI camera, Helio G95 processor, a 5000mAh battery, and support for 30W Dart Charger.

The realme 8 should be announced in India first before making its way to Europe. The new phones will take on the Redmi Note 10 series, the latest phones from its rival, Redmi/Xiaomi.

 

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Leak: OnePlus 9 Pro will support up to 50W Wireless charging

Recently, OPPO silently launched a 45W AirVOOC wireless charger. Now, it looks like OnePlus will bring one for itself as the OnePlus 9 Pro is said to launch with 50W wireless charging support.

OnePlus 9 Series Official Render Featured

The new leak comes from leaker Ishan Agarwal. He has teamed up with Pricebaba to report on the info regarding the wireless charging on the OnePlus 9 Pro. According to him, the OnePlus 9 series’ top-of-the-line flagship will support up to 50W wireless charging. To complement this, OnePlus will also be launching a 50W Wireless charger.

The OnePlus 9 devices have recently passed through China’s 3C certification and as per the info available, the ‘Pro’ variant(LE2120) supports up to 65W fast charging, whereas the PPS(Programmable Power supply) and PDO(third-party Power Data Object) maxes out at 45W.

OnePlus 9

In contrast, leaker Max Jambor had said earlier that the device would come with a 45W wireless charging support. Anyway, considering OnePlus generally borrows/licenses OPPO’s tech(parent: Oujia Holdings Ltd.), the 50W charger launching under OnePlus could be one of OPPO‘s models but let’s wait for official info on the same.

OnePlus brought Wireless charging tech to the OnePlus devices with the OnePlus 8 Pro. The device supported up to 30W wireless charging and to complement this, the company also brought a 30W Warp Charge Wireless. This year, the successor of the OnePlus flagship series is getting a huge jump of 20W increase.

Speaking of successors, the OnePlus 9 series that is launching on March 23 is said to include three devices- OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and a OnePlus 9R/9E. If you aren’t aware of the specs and features of the device, you can read our coverage to know the same.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G and POCO X3 Pro Europe pricing leaked

Xiaomi and POCO are gearing up to launch their Mi 11 Lite 5G and POCO X3 Pro respectively very soon. Ahead of the launch, the prices of the devices in Europe have now been leaked.

Leaked Live shots of Mi 11 Lite

Courtesy of the dealntech report, a Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G listing appears on a retailer listing. As per the listing, the device will have a Truffle Black color and 6GB RAM, 128GB storage variant. The price of this variant is listed as €408.18.

We aren’t sure if this would be the final price but it’s somewhat comparable to the predecessor’s €349 launch price. Besides, Tipster Abhishek Yadav has said in his tweet that the upcoming POCO X3 Pro would retail for around €269.

According to him, this variant of the POCO X3 Pro would have 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Earlier, a leak by Sudhanshu revealed the color and storage variants of the POCO X3 Pro who also said that the device would debut for €250.

credit: dealntech

Either way, it makes sense for POCO to bring it at a price less than Mi 11 Lite 5G. Although both devices are aimed at different segments, the latter has 5G that’s gaining traction in Europe lately. And if the leaks are true, POCO X3 Pro would be a 4G flagship.

Speaking of which, the POCO X3 Pro is rumored to feature a 120Hz AMOLED FHD+ display panel,  yet-to-launch Snapdragon 860 chipset, and a 5,200mAh battery. The Mi 11 Lite 5G, on the other hand, will likely have a new Snapdragon 775G SoC, 64MP camera, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, 6GB/8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage, and MIUI 12 operating system.

POCO has teased the launch date of the POCO X3 Pro in countries like India while Xiaomi is yet to reveal something on the Mi 11 Lite.

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Motorola Moto G8 and Moto G8 Power start receiving Android 11 update

Back in December 2020, Motorola released a list of devices that will be updated to Android 11. However, the company did not reveal when these phones will be getting the update. In late January, Moto G Pro became the first smartphone from the firm to get the Android 11 update. Now, over one and a half months later, two more Motorola handsets have started receiving the latest Android update.

Motorola Moto G8 Power Capri Blue Featured

According to a report by PiunikaWeb, Motorola has begun to roll out Android 11 stable update for the Moto G8 and the Moto G8 Power. The update is currently live in Colombia.

The same report says that the Lenovo-owned company had actually kickstarted the Android 11 soak testing (beta program) for these phones back in November itself. That means it took the firm around four months to deliver the stable update.

Anyway, the update is here now. Since both these handsets run a common software build, the Motorola Moto G8 and Moto G8 Power Android 11 stable arrives with build number RPE31.Q4U-47-35 and February 2021 security patches.

As of now, like any other new OTA update, this one is also being seeded out in batches. Hence, it is only available for select users in Colombia. However, it should be available for more users as well as in other regions in the coming days.

 

 

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realme RMX3116 could be the brand’s first curved display smartphone: TENAA

Chinese smartphone maker realme just launched realme GT as its first high-end smartphone of 2021. Up next, the company is all set to unveil the realme 8 series. After that, we expect the brand to announce realme GT Neo, which it had teased a few days back. This smartphone seems to have been now listed on TENAA with pictures as well as certain specs.

realme RMX3116 TENAA 01

A realme smartphone with model number RMX3116 has appeared on TENAA. The listing has the images of this phone and therefore, we know what it will look like.

First and foremost, it will have a curved display. Hence, the upcoming realme RMX3116 could be the first curved display smartphone from the brand. Further, it will have the usual ‘DARE TO LEAP’ branding on the rear panel along with what appears to be a vertically aligned triple camera setup.

Lastly, the images show the handset with an accented power key on the right side. Whereas, the two separate volume buttons sit on the left side.

As far as specifications are concerned, the listing mentions this 5G handset to come with a 6.55-inch display, dual-2,200mAh battery, and Android 11 (realme UI 2.0). Lastly, it will measure  159.9 x 73.4 x 7.8mm in dimensions.

realme RMX3116 TENAA 02

According to a Weibo user called WHYLAB, this device will have a 90Hz refresh rate screen and a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging. Similarly, Digital Chat Station claims this phone to flaunt a display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), a single punch-hole at the top left corner, and an-display fingerprint sensor.

If this device is indeed the upcoming realme GT Neo, then we can expect it to be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC, as confirmed by the company itself.

 

 

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Entire specs of Micromax IN 1 smartphone leaked ahead of March 19 launch

Yesterday(Mar. 12) Micromax confirmed that it will launch a new IN 1 smartphone in India on March 19. Today, Tushar Mehta(@thetymonbay) of XDA has leaked the entire specs of the device on Twitter and it looks like a watered-down variant of the IN Note 1.

Micromax In 1

Tushar says that Micromax IN 1 will feature a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. If you recall, the Micromax IN Note 1 also has a similar-sized display. If the panel is indeed the same, it should have a resolution of 2460×1080 pixels, 21:9 aspect ratio, and 450 nits max brightness.

Micromax IN 1 Specs(Expected)

Under the hood, the Micromax IN 1 is said to have MediaTek’s Helio G80 chipset. On the other hand, the Micromax IN Note 1, which has the Helio G85 chipset, is currently retailing for ₹11,499(4GB RAM) on Flipkart.

The reason for mentioning the RAM for the IN Note 1 is because Tushar says that the Micromax IN 1 will go up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage option. However, in terms of cameras, the third IN device from the company will omit the ultrawide lens.

It is likely to feature a Triple-camera setup with a 48MP main lens and a pair of 2MP sensors. Upfront, it will have an 8MP selfie shooter. Other features of the upcoming IN 1 include a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging and a rear fingerprint sensor.

From the above details, it is clear that Micromax wants to position the IN 1 between the IN 1b and IN Note 1 devices. However, there is no info on the pricing yet. We are a still week and hence, let’s wait for more info on it in the coming days.

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Xiaomi launches the super-quiet MIJIA Air Conditioner Sleep Version

Xiaomi has launched a new air condition dubbed MIJIA Air-conditioner Sleep Version. As the name implies, the product is designed to allow a confortable sleep with its low working noise put at just 18 decibels. The air conditioner is already on sale for 2,099 yuan (~$322).

The major selling points of the MIJIA Air conditioner Sleep version includes smart wind control, tranquility, new level of energy efficiency, and huge power saving.

The air conditioner has a dedicated button on the remote control that can be used to turn on the “sleep mode”. When the sleep mode is turned on, the working sound is reduced to 18 decibel while the display light automatically turns off. Also, the anti-direct blowing function is activated , creating an ideal sleeping environment for the user.

The body temperature of humans change constantly during sleep. During sleep, it will gradually decrease from about 37°C, and the body temperature will reach the lowest temperature of about 35°C at 5 am, and then gradually rise. In this regard, the Mijia air conditioner sleep version fits the human body’s circadian rhythm and can intelligently regulate the temperature of the house from the stage of falling asleep to before getting up. It will increase the indoor temperature at 4 am to create a comfortable sleeping environment for you.

The Mijia air conditioner sleep version can also link with the Mi Band to sense the sleep state, and at the same time intelligently turn on/off the sleep mode, creating a more intimate and comfortable sleeping environment for the sleeper.

Energy-saving is also a major feature of this air conditioner. It has a working power of just 1 hp and is suitable for a bedroom of 10-15 square meters, with an APF value of up to 5.13. This surpasses the new level of energy efficiency of 5.0. Thus, it is more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

It also supports 58°C high-temperature self-cleaning, coping with mildew on the evaporator and healthier air conditioning.MIJIA Air-conditioner Sleep Version

It supports precise control of 0.5°C, equipped with a new generation of temperature and humidity dual control technology which allows it to intelligently sense the humidity of the surrounding environment. It can also be linked to the MIJIA Humidifier to intelligently coordinate the dehumidification efficiency, so that the entire bedroom is comfortable for the home owner.

The MIJIA Airconditioner Sleep version also supports MIJIA app control and XiaoAI voice control.  The product is available in China via mi.com.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G could be just 6.81mm thin: TENAA

Xiaomi is on a launch spree since the beginning of this year. The company has been releasing new products every other week across the world. Looks like the firm will continue to do so for a while as another one of its upcoming phones gets listed on TENAA.

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Xiaomi Mi 11

Xiaomi M2101K9C, which has been in the news for a few months has now appeared on TENAA. According to the listing, this handset will be a 5G-enabled Android 11 device backed by a 4,250mAh battery.

Further, it will sport a 6.55-inch display, which according to Digital Chat Station, will have a punch-hole at the top left corner. Lastly, this smartphone will measure 160.53 x 75.72 x 6.81mm in dimensions. 

In other words, the Xiaomi M2101K9C will have a thickness of a mere 6.81mm. Hence, it could be one of the thinnest 5G smartphones whenever it goes official in the near future despite having a large capacity battery.

According to previous reports, this phone could launch as Mi 11 Lite 5G. There’s also a report that claims it to release as Mi CC11 in China. The global variant of this handset with model number M2101K9G has already been certified by IMDA and FCC.

This so-called Mi 11 Lite 5G (aka Mi CC11) is said to come with an unannounced Qualcomm Snapdragon 775G SoC, 64MP primary camera, 5x optical zoom camera, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, 6GB/8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage, and MIUI 12 operating system. The device’s alleged live images have leaked as well.

 

 

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imoo Ear-care headset for kids with an open ear design launched

BBK Electronics is mostly popular due to the OPPO, Vivo, and OnePlus brands. However, the company has a less popular brand known as imoo. The brand which is focused on the manufacture of kids’ smartwatches, has just spread its tentacles into other wearable devices. Thus, the imoo Ear-care has been born.

The imoo Ear-care is a unique headset that utilizes an open ear design. Sound is transmitted to the area close to the kid’s ear tragus. This ensures the user stays aware of his/her environment while listening to audio.

The imoo Ear-care headset comes with a maximum volume of 85dB which ensures it stays safe for the kid. The device is also lightweight and is manufactured using anti-allergic plastic.  It packs two 16.2mm speakers that are equipped with IR sensors that automatically pause music when you take off the headset. Also, the wearable device comes with IP54 waterproof and dustproof ratings.

Further, there is Bluetooth 5.0 which ensures smooth and seamless connectivity to other Bluetooth devices within a range of 10 metres. The headsets are also touted to have up to 8 hours of battery life on a single charge and it takes just an hour to fully charge the battery.

As for the pricing and availability, the imoo Ear-care carries a price tag of $59 and comes in Aurora Green color only. It is presently available to buy on imoo’s website.

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OPPO A94 5G and OPPO A54 5G specifications, renders, and pricing leaked

Earlier this week, OPPO announced the OPPO Find X3 Pro, Find X3 Neo, and Find X3 Lite smartphones in Europe. Last month, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore revealed that Europe will be also receiving two A-series smartphones such as the OPPO A94 5G and OPPO A54 5G in the coming months. The tipster is now back with renders and specifications of both smartphones.

OPPO A94 5G specifications

The new leak reveals that the OPPO A94 5G has a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with 60Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Dimensity 800U chipset fuels the phone and it boots to ColorOS 11 based Android 11 OS. It features a 48-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) quad-camera system.

OPPO A94 5G
OPPO A94 5G

The A94 5G’s other specs include dual SIM, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and microSD card slot. The phone measures 160.1 x 73.4 x 7.8mm and it weighs 173 grams. The leak also states that OPPO A94 5G with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage will be priced between €300 (~$358) and €400 (~$478). It may come in blue and black colors. It appears to be a rebadged version of the OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G that went official in India recently.

OPPO A54 5G specifications

The specification of the OPPO A54 5G is no secret as it is a rebranded version of the OPPO A93 5G phone that went official in January in China. The handset features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD FHD+ punch-hole display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by Snapdragon 480 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging. It runs on ColorOS 11 based Android 11 OS.

OPPO A54 5G
OPPO A54 5G

The A54 5G has an 8-megapixel front camera and a 48-megapixel (main)+ 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera system. It also features a microSD card slot, NFC, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The new leak reveals that the OPPO A54 5G will come in a 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage version and it will be priced between €200 (~$239) and €300 (~$358). It is expected to sell in purple and black colors.

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iQOO 7 / Neo5 Indian launch seemingly teased, Could be coming soon

iQOO launched a couple of smartphones last year in China, but the iQOO 3 was the only handset that was made available in India. Recent reports have claimed that the company is planning to expand its product portfolio this year in India. XDA Developers’ Tushar Mehta had tweeted in February that the company could launch two or more devices including the iQOO 7 in India in the coming months starting from March. Yesterday, iQOO Indian Director Gagan Arora released a cryptic tweet. Probably, he could be teasing the arrival of the new iQOO phone(s) in India.

iQOO will be announcing the iQOO Neo5 smartphone in China on March 16. Interestingly, its Indian variant appeared at Geekbench recently with the I2012 model number. Last month, the iQOO 7’s Indian variant with the I2009 model number was spotted at Geekbench. Hence, it appears that the company be launching to launch both phones in India soon. It is unclear which of these devices will be breaking cover in India first.

iQOO 7 specifications

The iQOO 7 has a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 888 powers the device with LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Its 4,000mAh battery supports 120W fast charging. It has a 16-megapixel selfie camera and a 48-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 13-megapixel (portrait) triple camera system.

iQOO Neo5 specifications (Rumored)

The iQOO Neo5 is speculated to arrive with a 6.62-inch AMOLED E3 display that will offer users an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, an in-screen fingerprint reader, and an independent display chip for a realistic viewing experience. The Snapdragon 870 chipset will power the device with LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,400mAh battery with 66W fast charging support.

The iQOO Neo5 is expected to feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. It may sport a 48-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera system. It boots to OriginOS based Android 11 OS.

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