Motorola Moto G30 and Moto G10 Power launched in India: Price, Specs, and Availability

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Mar 9, 2021

As expected, Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched the Moto G30 and the Moto G10 Power in India. The former is the exact same phone that was unveiled for Europe in February. On the other hand, the latter differs from the standard Moto G10 on the basis of battery capacity. Let us take a look at the specs, features, price, and availability of these two smartphones.

Motorola Moto G30 and Moto G10 Power Specifications & Features

The newly released Motorola Moto G30 and Moto G10 Power for India flaunt a 6.5-inch IPS TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 600 x 720 pixels (HD+), 269 PPI, and a dew-drop notch. The display on both these handsets has an aspect ratio of 20:9 and an 85% screen-to-body ratio. Additionally, the screen on the Moto G30 supports up to a 90Hz refresh rate.

Motorola Moto G30 Featured — Motorola Moto G30

The duo sport a plastic build and is IP52-certified for splash resistance. The Moto 10 Power measures 165.22 x 75.73 x 9.89mm in dimensions, weighs 200g, and comes in two colors (Aurora Gray, Breeze Blue). Whereas, the Moto G30 weighs 197g, measures 165.22 x 75.73 x 9.14mm in dimensions, and is available in two colors (Dark Pearl, Pastel Sky).

Under the hood, the Moto 10 Power features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC while the Moto G30 comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC. However, both of them will sport 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage with support for MicroSD cards (up to 1TB) via a hybrid SIM card slot.

On the connectivity front, the due comes with dual-SIM, 4G, VoLTE, carrier aggregation, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, Galileo). The Moto G30 also features NFC for contactless payments, which is now possible in India via Google Pay.

Talking about optics, both the phones flaunt a quad-camera setup on the back consisting of an 8MP ultra-wide unit (118° field of view), a 2MP macro snapper, and a 2MP depth sensor. The primary sensor on the Moto G10 Power is a 48MP shooter, whereas the one on the Moto G30 is a 64MP sensor. Lastly, for selfies and video calls, the former uses an 8MP camera while the latter comes with a 13MP snapper.

Motorola Moto G10 Power Featured — Motorola Moto G10 Power

Other features of these phones include a near-stock Android 11 operating system, ThinkShiled for Mobile security features, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor with Motorola Batwing logo embossed on it, accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, SAR sensor, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, dedicated Google Assistant key, and 20W TurboPower fast charging (charger included in the box).

Last but not least, as the name suggests, the Moto G10 Power is backed by a larger 6,000mAh battery, whereas the Moto G30 gets its juice from a slightly smaller 5,000mAh battery.

Motorola Moto G30 and Moto G10 Power Pricing & Availability

Motorola will be selling the Moto G10 Power and the Moto G30 for the following price tags in India.

Motorola Moto G10 Power – ₹9,999
Motorola Moto G30 – ₹10,999

Both smartphones are exclusive to Flipkart. The Moto G10 Power will go on sale at 12 PM on March 16. On the other hand, the Moto G30 will be available for purchase the next day (March 17) at the same time.

Huawei continues to lead global telecom equipment market with increased revenue

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Jeet

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Mar 9, 2021

Chinese tech giant Huawei, which continues to struggle because of the restrictions imposed by the United States, still managed to lead the global market when it comes to telecommunication equipment.

Market research firm Dell’Oro Group recently published a report about global telecom infrastructure market for the fourth quarter of 2020. While Huawei led the market, the overall market witnessed a 7 percent year-on-year increase.

The telecommunication equipment market includes products for broadband access, microwave and optical transmission, mobile core network and wireless access network, SP routers, and carrier-grade switches.

The report reveals the the top seven supplier companies in this segment, which include Huawei, Nokia, Ericsson, ZTE, Cisco, Ciena, and Samsung. All these companies accounted for about 80 percent to 85 percent of the overall market. It also reveals that Huawei’s market share has increased by 2-3 percent points through the year 2020.

On the other hand, Ericsson and Nokia have increased their RNA market share outside of China. Further, the report adds that revenue for these companies continue to be affected because of the status of deployment of 5G communication technology, especially in the highly concentrated market.

In the year 2020, Huawei had 31 percent market share in terms of revenue, followed by Nokia and Ericsson, both of them having 15 percent share. ZTE, Cisco, and Ciena ranked fourth, fifth, and sixth with 10 percent, 6 percent, and 3 percent market share respectively. South Korean giant Samsung came seventh with 2 percent share.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 sales marks a four year high for the flagship series

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Sean

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Mar 9, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series has seen great sales recently. The company has sold over 590,000 units of the premium grade handset lineup, which is the highest it has ever recorded since the Galaxy S8 that sold over 620,000 units.

According to a GSMArena report, this marked a new high for the South Korean tech giant in the past four years. Within the first month of the new series going on sale, the Galaxy S21 lineup shipped nearly twice as many units in comparison to the Galaxy S20 series from last year. Furthermore, analysts from South Korea revealed that the primary reason behind high sales was Samsung’s ability to expand its 5G presence while keeping the price tag in check compared to the predecessor.

To elaborate on this, the base model of the Galaxy S21 starts from 990,000 KRW (roughly 870 US Dollars), which is about 20 percent lower than the base Galaxy S20, which costs around 1,248,500 KRW (roughly 1,100 US Dollars). Similarly, the company also saw great success in the mid range segment thanks to its Galaxy A31, which became the best selling handset in its home market. Furthermore, the demand for low end smartphones was much higher last year, as people preferred more affordable devices during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Huawei mulls partnership to transfer 5G tech to Indian company: Report

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Sean

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Mar 9, 2021

Huawei is apparently planning on partnering with an Indian company. This partnership would involve the manufacturing of 5G equipment, which would also include the transfer of technology to ease security concerns that the local government would have over the company.

According to a TelecomNews report, the Chinese tech giant is willing to bring 5G equipment manufacturing to India, alongside another Indian company. For those unaware, Huawei is a major telecom equipment maker, and one of the leaders in 5G networking. Thus, the company’s official even asked the Indian government to provide a “level playing field.”

As per Huawei India CEO, David Li, “We are now very much open and willing to partner with a local company. We are looking for a local partner and for commercial reasons, we don’t want to disclose any details. We can bring our software or hardware modules and enable a (local) partner to manufacture equipment.” Furthermore, the senior executive also asked the Indian government to clear the uncertainty regarding Huawei’s participation in the 5G trials.

Li has called on the Indian government to clear the uncertainty regarding the company’s participation in the region, asking the government to consider its “clean” record of the last 20 years in the country. He further added that “It is uncertain now… The government wants to address security concerns, but that should be based on facts and global standards. We hope the Indian government will give us a level playing field to participate in the (5G) trials.”

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Apple’s next product launch event expected to take place on March 23

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Jeet

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Mar 9, 2021

Apple usually announces its new products in the month of March since past few years and the company is expected to follow the tradition this time as well. And it seems that the event might clash with another major launch event from a well-known brand.

As per the new reports, Apple is expected to host an event to launch new products on 23rd March. This is the same day when OnePlus will be announcing its next-generation flagship smartphone — the OnePlus 9.

The upcoming Apple event on 23rd March is expected to be a virtual event and the company could launch the iPad Pro 2021 lineup as well as a few other products, including the AirTags which have been delayed a few times.

The Apple iPad Pro 2021 is expected to have an optional support for 5G connectivity and could be powered by the A14X Bionic chipset, which is reported to be capable of matching the performance of Apple M1 chip used in the new Mac devices.

There are also reports about Apple working on a new version of the iPad Mini which could be called iPad Mini Pro. However, the device is unlikely to get launched this month. The company is also said to be adopting Mini-LED display panels for the new iPads.

There’s a possibility that the new third-generation AirPods could also get launched at the event later this month, along with a new Apple TV. While both of these products are ready for launch, it is not yet confirmed if they will be launched at this event.

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OnePlus 9 series reservations begins in China ahead of March 24 launch date

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 9, 2021

Yesterday, OnePlus confirmed that it will be announcing the OnePlus 9 series of smartphones in global markets at 10 AM ET / 2 PM GMT / 7:30 PM IST. The company also revealed that it has teamed up with a Swedish camera brand named Hasselblad for an improved photography experience on the OnePlus 9 series. Today, the company confirmed that it will be holding a dedicated launch event in China at 2 PM (local time) on March 24.

The OnePlus 9 series of smartphones are now up for reservations in China through retailer sites like JD.com. The last day for reservations is March 24. While rumors have claimed that the Chinese brand will be announcing phones OnePlus 9E/R, OnePlus 9, and OnePlus 9 Pro, the company is yet to officially confirm the arrival of all three models.

So far, the company has revealed that the OnePlus will be introducing the custom-made Sony IMX689 lens on the OnePlus 9 series. It will also include T-lens technology-enabled panoramic camera with a 140-degree FOV, and a freeform lens.

The Sony IMX79 lens will offer features like dual native ISO, full-pixel omnidirectional autofocus and real-time HDR processing. It will be capable of recording 4K footages at 120fps. Sony’s Digital Overlap HDR will make it possible to prevent ghosting effects caused by moving objects as it can capture multiple exposures simultaneously.

It is speculated that the OnePlus 9 Pro will be equipped with a 48-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system. The OnePlus 9 may feature a triple camera system led by a 48-megapixel and it may come with a 16-megapixel front camera. The OnePlus 9 Pro may house a 6.7-inch curved edge AMOLED display, whereas the OnePlus 9 may feature a 6.55-inch flat AMOLED screen. Both phones are said to come with common specs like 120Hz refresh rate support, Snapdragon 888, and a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging support. The Pro model is expected to come with 45W wireless charging.

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Apple to soon start manufacturing iPhone 12 in India

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Jeet

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Mar 9, 2021

Apple, which started manufacturing iPhone SE in India through its partners, has now expanded it to produce iPhone XR and iPhone 11. Now, the company is reportedly planning to start making iPhone 12 in India.

In an effort to reduce its dependence on China, Apple has been expanding its production facilities across several regions and one of such market is India. A new report from Business Standard claims that Apple will soon start producing iPhone 12 in India.

As per the report, the Cupertino-based giant is planning to initially shift about 7 percent to 10 percent of the iPhone 12 production to India from China. The company is also considering to move the manufacturing on iPhone 12 Mini to India but Apple has not yet made a final decision.

The iPhone 12 models manufactured in India will be available for purchase in the domestic market and will also be exported. With local manufacturing, the company will be able to avoid paying heft import tariffs. However, it remains to be seen if Apple decides to pass on the benefits to the customers, which it hasn’t done in the past.

But passing on the benefits to the customers could mean a bit lower starting price for the iPhone 12 in India, giving it a boost in the market. Apple has been trying to expand its footprints in India and this could be a gateway to have a significant market share.

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 successor to reportedly feature Leica technology

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Jeet

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Mar 9, 2021

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is the current flagship chipset from the company and now it is working on a stripped-down version of the same, which is expected to come without the support for 5G communication.

The company had recently launched the Snapdragon 870 and it is not yet known how the upcoming chipset will differ from the SD870 SoC. However, the chipset is likely to be based on the 5nm process and meant for markets where 5G is still not available.

Additionally, Qualcomm has also started working on the Snapdragon 888 successor which is internally known as “Waipio” and has a model number SM8450. It is expected to get launched by the end of this year.

Roland Quandt says that the company is testing samples compatible with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of storage. What’s interesting is the camera capabilities of the chipset which is expected to get a major boost.

It is being reported that the upcoming flagship chipset from Qualcomm will come with Leica technology and for this, both the company has entered into a partnership. Currently, they are testing on a module named “Leica1.”

For those who are unaware, Leica is a German company that manufactures cameras, lenses, binoculars, rifle scopes, microscopes and ophthalmic lenses. Huawei has been using the Leica lens for its flagship devices since past few years and has been appreciated for its camera performance over the years.

The current-generation flagship chip — Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is manufactured by Samsung using the 5nm process. It remains to be seen if the company opts for a 4nm node for the production of its successor.

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iQOO Neo5 display design and key details officially confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 9, 2021

iQOO is going to announce the Snapdragon 870 SoC powered iQOO Neo5 smartphone on March 16 in China. Ahead of the launch, the Chinese firm has been gradually revealing the key spec and features of the Neo5. Today, it released a Weibo post to reveal the display design along with its key information.

The official poster confirms that the iQOO Neo5’s screen has a punch-hole positioned at the top-center position. The chin of the device appears slightly thick. iQOO has confirmed that the smartphone is equipped with a Samsung AMOLED E3 display.

Previous reports have revealed that the iQOO Neo5’s screen is integrated with a fingerprint scanner and it also features an independent chip, which allows it to offer a smoother experience by consuming less power.

Today, the company revealed that the independent display chip can carry out frame-by-frame color analysis of the content display on the screen, upgrade ordinary SDR images to a similar HDR level, and offer improved picture quality. To ensure an accurate visual experience, the company conducts color calibration and consistency calibration on each screen.

It is mentioned in the above image that the iQOO Neo5’s display offers a high refresh rate of 120Hz, an instantaneous touch sampling rate of 1000Hz, 1300nits brightness, 6000000:1 contrast ratio, and HDR10+ support. iQOO is yet to confirm the screen size of the Neo5.

Recent reports have claimed that the iQOO Neo5 has a 6.61-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 870 chipset, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,400mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging. For photography, it may feature a front camera of 16-mgeapixel, and its rear-facing triple camera system may include an OIS-ready 48-megapixel Sony IMX589 primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel snapper. It may come with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage.

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Lenovo Legion 2 Pro with Snapdragon 888 and 16GB RAM spotted at Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 9, 2021

Last week, Lenovo released the first teaser of the upcoming Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone. The teaser revealed that the handset will come equipped with a dual turbo cooling system for heat dissipation. A new Lenovo smartphone with model number L70081 powered by a flagship chipset has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking platform (via. Abhishek Yadav). It seems that the L70081 could be the next-generation gaming smartphone from Lenovo. It is yet to be confirmed whether it will be launching as the Legion Pro 2 or Legion 2 Pro.

The Lenovo L70081’s Geekbench listing shows that it is driven by the “lahaina’ codenamed Qualcomm chipset that has a base frequency of 1.80GHz. The codename is associated with the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform.

The SD888 chip is coupled with 16GB of RAM. The device is preinstalled with Android 11 OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the handset scored 1130 and 3779 points, respectively.

At present, there is no information available on the other specs of the Legion Pro 2. Since it has appeared on Geekbench, it seems that the Chinese firm could be internally testing the performance of the device. Probably, it could be planning to launch its next gaming phone in Q2 this year.

The Lenovo Legion 2 Pro will be succeeding the Legion Pro (aka. Legion Duel in China) smartphone. The predecessor model offered specs like a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The Legion Pro came with a 5,000mAh battery that supported up to 90W charging. It came with a side-facing 20-megapixel pop-up selfie camera. The rear shell of the device was fitted with a 64-megapixel main camera and a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens. It was equipped with other specs like dual USB-C ports and an in-screen fingerprint reader.

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Samsung Galaxy F62 vs Samsung Galaxy M51 vs Xiaomi Mi 10i: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 8, 2021

Samsung started releasing incredible battery phones. We are not talking about good battery phones with 5000 mAh like the concurrence, but devices with mammoth 7000 mAh batteries that can even provide four days of battery life on a single charge with moderate usage. The handsets we are talking about are the Samsung Galaxy F62 and the Samsung Galaxy M51. Unfortunately, they do not have 5G connectivity, but their battery life is amazing. Here is a comparison between these two battery phones in which we also brought the Xiaomi Mi 10i just in case you are looking for a 5G battery phone in the same price range.

Samsung Galaxy F62 vs Samsung Galaxy M51 vs Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G

	Samsung Galaxy F62	Samsung Galaxy M51	Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163.9 x 76.3 x 9.5 mm, 218 grams	163.9 x 76.3 x 9.5 mm, 213 grams	165.4 x 76.8 x 9 mm, 215 grams
DISPLAY	6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 393 ppi, Super AMOLED	6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 393 ppi, Super AMOLED Plus	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Samsung Exynos 9825, octa-core 2.73 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 11, One UI	Android 11, One UI	Android 10, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 64 + 12 + 5 + 5 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.2 front camera	Quad 64 + 12 + 5 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera	Quad 108 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY	7000 mAh, fast charging 25W	7000 mAh, fast charging 25W	4820 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, reverse charging	Dual SIM slot, reverse charging	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The most attractive design is offered by the Samsung Galaxy F62, in my honest opinion. The phone has a less invasive camera module with the same color as the rear cover. But unlike the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G, it does not come with a glass back. The Gorilla Glass 5 rear side of the Xiaomi Mi 10i provides a more premium feel. Further, the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G is a thinner phone. None of these devices has a premium design, unlike flagship phones, but they are not disappointing in terms of aesthetics.

Display

The Samsung Galaxy F62 and the Galaxy M52 have the same display: a 6.7-inch panel with the Super AMOLED Plus technology and a Full HD+ resolution. It is actually a better display than Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G and it has an in-display fingerprint scanner. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G provides a higher 120 Hz refresh rate which is great for gamers and it has the HDR10 certification for better image quality on streaming services.

Specs & Software

If you need the best performance, then you should go for the Samsung Galaxy F62. Despite not being powered by a Qualcomm chipset, it has a more powerful SoC: the Exynos 9825. But unfortunately, you do not get 5G connectivity with the Galaxy F62. If you want 5G, you must choose the Xiaomi Mi 10i equipped with a Snapdragon 750G SoC, up to 8 GB of RAM, and UFS 2.2 native storage. The Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G is actually more powerful than the Galaxy M51.

Camera

The Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G has the best main camera: a 108 MP sensor with an f/1.8 focal aperture. The Samsung Galaxy F62 and Galaxy M52 feature better secondary sensors (ultrawide, macro, and depth) and they have the same camera departments. They also come with better selfie cameras.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy F62 and Galaxy M51 pack the same huge 7000 mAh battery, and the battery life should be similar. The Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G has a smaller battery and a shorter battery life, but it charges faster.

Price

The starting prices of the Samsung Galaxy F62 and Samsung Galaxy M51 are €270/$320 and €320/$379. The Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G starts from just €250/$296. If we consider the whole specs sheets, Samsung Galaxy F62 is the best one especially due to its powerful chipset. Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G has a better camera and 5G, but a smaller battery and an inferior display to both its rivals.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G sees record breaking sales worth 200 crores INR ($27 million) during first sale in India

Samsung Galaxy F62 vs Samsung Galaxy M51 vs Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G: PROs and CONS

Samsung Galaxy F62

PROs

Huge battery
AMOLED display
Powerful chipset
Reverse charging

CONS

No 5G

Samsung Galaxy M51

PROs

Huge battery
AMOLED display
Reverse charging
Lighter

CONS

No 5G

Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G

PROs

120 Hz refresh rate
5G
Thinner design
Great main camera
Faster charging

CONS

Smaller battery
IPS display

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Huawei to unveil its flagship 5G tablet alongside the P50 series next month

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 8, 2021

With the US sanction seriously restricting the activities of Huawei in its rollout plans for its smartphones due to massive chip shortage, the company has been seeking innovative alternatives to overcome the chip blockade and is set to release the P50 series in April 2021. The models are expected to come in limited quantities mainly due to the chip blockade by the US government.

The interesting part of the coming launch is the reported release of the Huawei MatePad Pro 2 5G tablet also in April 2020. The MatePad Pro 2 5G tablet is Huawei’s flagship 5G tablet offering cutting edge functionality and great features. Powered by the Kirin 9000 high-end chipset, the MatePad Pro 2 5G would run on the PadOS operating system, which was developed along the lines of Huawei’s homegrown HarmonyOS operating system.

Reports say that two versions of the 5G tablet will be available at launch – one with a 12.2-inch Hua Xing display, and a second model with a 12.6-inch Samsung display. The two models have a 120Hz refresh rate, together with a battery expected to be more powerful than previous smartphones released by Huawei.

Inside sources say that in trying to overcome the debilitating US restrictions, Huawei will be using a lighter version of the flagship Kirin 9000 chipset (called Kirin 9000E) on the P50 model. The main difference between the two chipsets is in the Neural Processing Unit (NPU). While the NPU of the Kirin 9000 has two large cores, that of the lighter Kirin 9000E has a single large core. In addition, both chips have the Mali-G78 GPU, but having 24 cores for the Kirin 9000 and 22 cores for the Kirin 9000E. We can’t say for sure if the MatePad 2 5G will equally launch with a Kirin 9000E under the hood.

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Blackview X5 smartwatch launched with 1.3″ round display for $29.99

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 8, 2021

Blackview was teasing a new smartwatch for the past few months. The company officially unveiled the Blackview X5 smartwatch with quite useful features for the introductory price of a 50% discount price of $29.99. It is a new affordable smartwatch that can provide you with accurate sleep monitoring, activity counter, and heart rate monitor.

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It is a fully waterproof smartwatch as it is IP68 grade certified. The user can swim, and take shower without worrying about the smartwatch. It offers 10 days of battery backup upon a single charge of its 260 mAh battery. Furthermore, it even houses plenty of health and fitness features such as heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, activity monitor, sedentary reminder and much more. However, it can effectively track 9 sports mode to keep stock of your activity.

The Blackview X5 smartwatch carries a 1.3″ HD circular display made of protected with tempered glass. The availability of different UI dials makes the smartwatch more usable. The users can choose between two wristbands of Black and Orange. Overall, the smartwatch offers full customizability in any way.

Blackview X5 also offer some utility features such as showing weather, controlling the camera, and receiving text and call notifications from the smartphone. Moreover, the display turns on upon raising your wrist. It can be a good companion along with your smartphone to keep track of your physical activities and get information handy.

It is the best value-for-money smartwatch considering the features it offers. Blackview X5 is an excellent affordable smartwatch, and you can grab it from the Blackview official store.

In other news, Blackview BV6600 rugged phone is now at a 35% discount. It is the same smartphone that features a massive 8580 mAh battery, reverse charging, water-drop notch and IP68 and IP69K certifications. You can grab the smartphone via the official Blackview Store.

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Ulefone Armor 11 5G starts retailing for $369.99 with a free UF003 wireless charger

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Simranpal Singh

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Mar 8, 2021

Ulefone Armor 11 5G smartphone is finally on sale after undergoing a number of rigorous tests. Ulefone always stuns its fans by introducing quality rugged smartphones under its Armor series. This time also, the company just unveiled an Armor 11 5G smartphone which is coupled with the popular MediaTek Dimesnity 800 5G SoC. Moreover, it houses some splendid specifications at an affordable pricing of $369 from Bangood and AliExpress.

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It’s a high-end rugged smartphone that is built using innovative technologies. The smartphone elopes a beautiful design along with exciting hardware specifications. It is a wonderful time to grab the Ulefone Armor 11 5G smartphone and get a free UF003 Wireless Charger or free.

Ulefone Armor 11 5G smartphone is powered with Dimensity 800 SoC, 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. There’s a quad-rear camera sensor on the rear side of the smartphone featuring a 48-megapixel sensor to capture quality photos and video, a 20-megapixel night vision sensor, and two other sensors. On the front, there’s a 16MP selfies camera for selfies and video calling.

Ulefone Armor 11 5G smartphone embeds a 5200 mAh battery that supports 10W wireless charging.

It carries support for wireless payments via the means of NFC and Google Pay. It even facilitates students and daily workers to commute in public transport easily and effectively.

The smartphone is an ideal choice for the people who often travel a lot and for the ones who have the unusual habit of falling the phones. The smartphone fits in normal as well as extreme weather conditions.

Ulefone Armor 11 5G has officially started retailing for the price of $369.99. It is available via the official Ulefone Website and some other major retailers like AliExpress and Banggood. Moreover, the first 500 buyers will get a free UF003 15W wireless charger.

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Deal: Buy Xiaomi Mijia 1C Vacuum Cleaner for $209.99 (Original Price $295)

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Mar 8, 2021

AliExpress is giving out a fantastic deal on Xiaomi Mijia 1C Robot Vacuum Cleaner. The device which generally retails at $295 is available for $209.99 only.

Xiaomi Mijia 1C Robot Vacuum Cleaner comes with the brand new Mi Robot Vacuum Mop Visual Navigation technology which gives fast calculations and accurate floor mapping. Fitted with the powerful CortexTM Quad-Core processor and VSLAM Algorithm this robot is smart and intelligent enough to perform advanced computing and mapping and at 2500 pa the device comes with a super-strong suction force which gives you a thorough in-depth cleaning.

The electronically controlled 200ml water tank controls the water usage and ensures zero leaks and spillage. 15 advanced high-precision motion sensors help the robot to navigate different types of flooring and a large 2600mAh battery helps it to clean more than 1000 sq. ft. with one single charge. With both wet and dry mopping functions and auto-recharge and app control features, this device is the one-stop solution for your cleaning needs.

Xiaomi Mijia 1C Vacuum Cleaner Robot usually retails at $295. But as a special offer AliExpress is giving out this device at $209.99 only. The offer is valid only till 12 March 2021 and on the EU version. Additional new user coupons and free shipping are available on this deal. So go get your robot vacuum cleaner before the deal expires.

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Japan deploys vending machines to help scale up COVID-19 testing in a safe manner

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 8, 2021

Japan is reputed as the country with the highest number of functional vending machines per capita in the world. The country is looking at an effective way of putting its estimated 4.1 million vending machines into the fight against the coronavirus pandemic by selling rapid test kits via the machines.

The move is expected to scale up testing beyond the 40,000 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests that are being carried out daily across the country. It is also aimed at conserving critical public healthcare manpower that should be deployed to other areas for a more targeted battle against the pandemic.

The citizens had been at the mercy of private healthcare providers as the only alternative for testing before the deployment of the vending machine model. Therefore, vending machines configured to sell test kits are an effective way of avoiding the crowding at public and private healthcare facilities and waiting to be attended to. This was the view of Hideki Takemura, director of the Laketown Takenoko Ear Nose and Throat Clinic which has already deployed seven vending machines in parts of the capital, Tokyo.

According to Takemura, the country was carrying out a very low number of PCR tests which made it difficult to have a true picture of the extent of the pandemic in the country and even affected the recovery effort.

The vending machine model was a huge success at the early stages as the machines had high patronage, and in some cases, had to be emptied of cash and restocked due to the inflow of citizens who needed to be tested. While the vending machines are still popular, there had been a lull in their demand as the country continues to battle another wave of the pandemic.

The process of testing begins when a person purchases the test kit from the machine at about $40, which will then be used to collect the person’s saliva sample and then mailed to the laboratory for analysis.

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Pre-order Realme GT 5G at $499 only from Giztop.

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Mar 8, 2021

Realme GT 5G the first flagship smartphone by Realme in 2021 is now available for pre-order at Giztop for $499.

The 6.43-inch S-AMOLED display smartphone comes with a snapdragon 888 Octa-Core processor and triple rear camera setup of 64MP + 8MP + 2MP. The 16MP front-facing camera is good enough for selfies and Instagram portraits. The impressive and creative design of Realme GT is complimented with a dedicated GT mode which leapfrogs your gaming performance with enhanced images, 4D-in-game vibrations, dynamic sound effect, etc, and a 3D tempered liquid cooling technology effectively reduces the phone’s temperature by up to 15℃ while gaming.

Fueled by a 4500mAh large battery, the smartphone supports 65W fast charging that can charge your phone from scratch to 100% in just 35 minutes and comes in two memory variants viz: 8GB-128GB and 12GB -256GB. For more information on Realme GT 5G check out this article on Gizmochina.

Giztop is now accepting pre-orders for Realme GT Blue, Silver, and Yellow color variants. The price list is as follows :

*STORAGE*	*COLOR*	*PRICE (US $)*
8GB -128GB	Blue / Silver	499
12GB – 256GB	Blue / Silver / Yellow	659

Please note that this is a Pre-order offer and delivery is estimated to be made by mid- march.

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Deal: Buy Huawei Freebuds 3 for Discounted Price of $59 (Original Price $120)

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Mar 8, 2021

Giztop is giving a fantastic super deal on Huawei Freebuds 3. The wireless earbud which usually retails at $120 is now available at a discounted price of $59 only.

Huawei Freebuds 3 is a wireless earbud that features the all-new Dolphin Bionic Design which gives you a better and comfortable fit and a clear, crisp, and deep sound in your ears. Designed to impress, Huawei Freebuds 3 comes with a distinctive circular charging case created to mimic a pebble with a glossy finish.

Huawei Freebuds 3 brings you the world’s first-ever wearable Bluetooth 5.1 and 5.1 LE chipset and the Huawei Isochronus Dual Transmission technology which results in a faster and stable Bluetooth connection and accurate audio and video sync. For more detailed information and comparisons check out this article from Gizmochina.

Huawei Freebuds 3 usually retails at around $120. But for a limited period, Giztop is giving a massive discount of 70% on this earbud bringing it down to $59. Please note that the above offer is valid only on the Black color variant, ordered from the European Warehouse. So without further ado grab this super deal before it expires.

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Doogee S86 rugged smartphone debuts with a 8500 mAh battery, 6.1″ display and 6GB RAM

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Mar 8, 2021

After teasing about a new smartphone over the past few weeks, Doogee finally unveiled the Doogee S86 smartphone featuring a massive 8500 mAh battery which provides battery backup for up to 4 days. The device hosts a beautiful rugged design while housing a quad-rear camera design.

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Doogee S86 is a dust and drop proof device as it is IP68 and IP69K certified device. Its unique design, sturdy frame and Gorilla Glass HD make the device fully durable. It can sustain under extreme weather conditions, powerful impacts and usual drops. It is a perfect companion for frequent travellers and adventure loving people.

Along with its robust and sturdy design, the phone outperforms other rugged smartphones in the same price segment. It carries a massive 8500 mAh battery which can charge up in a couple of hours with a 24W Type-C charger. It is sufficient enough for 4 days upon normal phone usage and can remain on standby for 27 days.

Doogee S86 is powered with an Helio P60 octa-core processor, 6GB RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 Internal storage. Meanwhile, in the camera department, you will get a quad-rear camera featuring a 16MP primary camera. An 8MP camera sensor resides on the front side for selfies and video calling.

The smartphone will be on sale between the price range of $100-$200 via AliExpress on March 29.

Moreover, Doogee is offering 29 units of popular smartphones and accessories for free under a Doogee Big Birthday celebration giveaway. The results of the giveaway will be announced on March 29 at 11:00 am London Time via YouTube Live.

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OPPO Band Style with an AMOLED display, blood-oxygen monitor launched in India

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Mar 8, 2021

Chinese tech giant OPPO today took the wraps off two new smartphones – the OPPO F19 Pro and F19 Pro+ 5G in India. The company also unveiled a new fitness band. The OPPO Band Style, as it is called, is the brand’s second wearable device after the OPPO Watch.

The OPPO Band Style adopts a stylish rectangular-shaped display design. The screen is a 1.1-inch color AMOLED screen with a resolution of 126 x 294 pixels. There is also a 2.5D curved-surface scratch-resistant glass. Inside, the smart band crams a 100mAh battery which will take just 1.5 hours to fully charge and can last up to 12 days.

The smart band is powered by the Apollo 3 chipset and has 16MB storage, and comes with 40 watch-face designs. It utilises a metal buckle design that makes it easy to adjust the wristband.

In terms of functions, the OPPO Band Style arrives with several functions which can be accessed via the HeyTap companion app. The fitness band supports 12 workout modes, a continuous blood-oxygen monitor, real-time heart rate monitor. The workout modes include Outdoor Run, Indoor Run, Fat Burn Run, Outdoor Walk, Outdoor Cycling, Indoor Cycling, Elliptical, Rowing, Cricket, Badminton, Swimming, and Yoga. Unfortunately, the watch is only compatible with Android OS at the moment. OPPO promised to push a firmware update in April which will bring support for iOS.

The regular features such as sleep tracker, heart rate monitor, make or receive calls via a connected phone are also onboard. Finally, it arrives with a 5 ATM water-resistance rating which means you can’t use it while swimming.

As for the price, the OPPO Band Style is priced at Rs 2,999 (~$40) but there is a Rs. 200 discount for purchases made between March 8 and March 23rd, bringing down the price to Rs. 2,799 (~$38). It will be sold via Flipkart, Amazon, and on offline stores across India. The band comes in Black and Vanilla colours.

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