Honor has not be as active as it had been in the past, which may be the result of Huawei facing several restrictions by the United States. However, we expect a lot more from the company now given that it has been separated from Huawei into an independent brand.
The brand is expected to launch two wearable devices in the coming weeks or months — Honor Smartwatch HES-B39 and Honor Smart Band CRS-B39S. Both of them recently appeared on FCC website, revealing some details.
The listing confirms support for Bluetooth connectivity for both the devices while the Smart Band in question will support Bluetooth LE. Apart from this, the battery related information for both of them have also been revealed.
The Honor Smartwatch HES-B39 will have a battery with model number HB351731EFW and will have a capacity of 180mAh. On the other hand, the Honor Smart Band CRS-B39S will have a battery codenamed HB351329ECW with 100mAh capacity.
It has also been confirmed that the devices listed are production models and not the prototype, which means that these wearables could get launched pretty soon. FCC certification is usually the last step ahead of the official launch.
The Honor Band 6 was recently launched in China and the Smart Band in question could be the a new variant of the same. But given the difference in the battery capacity, it’s highly possible that the device is an entirely new model. To know for sure, we will have to wait for the company of officially launch these new devices.
The Vivo Y31s 5G smartphone went official in January as the world’s first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 480 mobile platform in China. It is available with a starting price tag of 1,498 Yuan (~$231). Now a new smartphone named Vivo Y31s Standard Edition has gone official in the home market. Both phones have identical specs, and they only differ in departments like chipset and display size.
Vivo Y31s Standard Edition specifications and features
The Vivo Y31s Standard Edition has a 6.51-inch IPS LCD display with a teardrop notch. The 20:9 aspect ratio display produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The phone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 89 percent. In comparison, the Vivo Y31s 5G has a slightly large 6.58-inch IPS LCD HD+ screen with a teardrop notch.
There is an 8-mgeapixel camera on the front side of the Vivo Y31s Standard Edition. The square-shaped camera array placed on the back panel has a 13-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an LED flash arranged in a triangular manner.
Vivo Y31s Standard Edition
The Vivo Y31s Standard Edition is fueled by the Dimensity 700 chipset by MediaTek. At present, the phone is available in a single version in China with 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and a UFS 2.1 storage of 128 GB. It seems to lack a microSD card slot.
The phone boots to OriginOS 1.0 based Android 11 OS. For security, the Vivo Y31s Standard Edition is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock support. The 5,000mAh battery of the smartphone supports 18W charging through USB-C. The phone offers users other features like dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Vivo Y31s Standard Edition pricing and availability
The Vivo Y31s Standard Edition is priced at 1,699 Yuan (~$262) and it comes in three colors such as Titanium Gray, Lake Light Blue, and Haoyuebai (White). There is no word on its availability outside China.
In January, Realme announced the Realme C20 smartphone in Vietnam. Now, a smartphone named Realme C21 has gone official in Malaysia. Here is all the information on its specifications, features, and pricing.
Realme C21 specifications and features
The Realme C21 has a 6.5-inch screen with a mini-drop notch. The LCD panel offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The phone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 89.5 percent. The company claims that the Realme C21 has received TUV Rheinland certification for high reliability.
The Realme C21 is yet another C-series phone that comes with the Helio G35 chipset. The same SoC was previously seen on smartphones like the Realme C11, Realme C12, Realme C15, and Realme C20. The handset is equipped with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of native storage. For additional storage, it has a microSD card slot.
Realme C21
Placed on the front side of the Realme C21 is a 5-megapixel camera for capturing selfies and video calls. The squarish camera housing on the back has a 13-megapixel primary camera and a pair of 2-megapixel sensors. The rear shell of the phone also features a 3.5mm audio jack.
The Realme C21 runs on Realme UI based Android 10 OS. It has a got a 5,000mAh battery, which only supports 10W charging. It comes with other features like dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Realme C21 pricing and availability
The Realme C21 is now listed for buying at Lazada Malaysia with a price tag of MYR 499 (~$123). It comes in two colors such as black and blue.
Xiaomi last month teased the impending launch of the MIJIA Faschia or Massage Gun. Indeed, the company has taken the wraps off the gadget and it is presently available under crowdfunding on Xiaomi Mall. The product carries a retail price of 499 yuan (~$77) but it is available for 449 yuan (~$69) during the crowdfunding exercise.
The MIJIA Massage Gun is equipped with high-speed and low-noise brushless motors. It is ultralightweight and portable, weighing just 856 grams and having a hand size of 47mm.
The product adopts a dynamic balance design, the amplitude of the body is less than 1mm making it retain its stability when held. The shock-absorbing soft rubber handle is comfortable to hold and prevents hand numbness.
The massage gun also adopts a hidden vent design which prevents sweat from dripping into the vent and causing damage to the gadget. The brushless motor supports three-speed vibration mode adjustment of 1800 rpm, 2400 rpm and 3200 rpm, and the noise can be as low as 45 decibels.
Xiaomi touts the MIJIA Massage Gun as capable of penetrating 10mm deep muscle groups, to quickly relieve the soreness after exercise, and at the same time improve muscle coordination. This also helps promote muscle repair.
In addition, Mijia Fascia Gun is also equipped with three types of massage heads- a round massage head, a flat massage head, and a cylindrical head. The three massage heads can meet the different relaxation needs of users.
In terms of battery life, the MIJIA Massage Gun has a built-in 2600mAh lithium battery with Type-C interface charging. It can last 12 hours on a single charge. It can be used continuously for 1 month if used in the first gear mode for 30 minutes daily.
Qualcomm already has its hands in the audio technology space with its audio chipsets and codecs such as aptX. Now, it wants to take things a step further by improving the audio experience from devices with what it calls Snapdragon Sound.
The press release says Snapdragon Sound “is designed to deliver seamless, immersive audio experiences to devices by optimizing audio technologies and software across the entire chain”. It will combine Qualcomm’s existing technologies in audio, connectivity, and mobile, and then optimize them to work together to solve existing audio issues. The goal is sound with consistent quality, reliable connectivity, and low latency.
Qualcomm says Snapdragon Sound makes use of its aptX Adaptive Audio technology to deliver audiophile-quality music wirelessly from the phone to wireless earbuds or headsets. It also uses Qualcomm’s Aqstic audio codec to provide an equally impressive audio quality for those who prefer to listen directly from their mobile device. Snapdragon Sound will also provide a glitch-free listening experience when you are in a crowded place with lots of smart and connected devices. Glitches are frequent when in such areas and they are caused by interference from surrounding devices.
Snapdragon Sound won’t focus only on output sound but will also use existing Qualcomm technologies to improve input sound when you make voice and video calls. Features such as noise suppression and echo cancellation will make use of AI to provide crystal clear audio for calls. The audio solution will also use Qualcomm’s aptX Voice Audio to deliver better sound quality (greater voice clarity and speech intelligibility) when you use Bluetooth accessories.
Qualcomm boasts Snapdragon Sound will also be able to deliver latency as low as 89ms when using Bluetooth audio devices during gaming. It will be able to achieve this by utilizing the aptX Adaptive audio technology between the mobile device and Bluetooth accessory.
Snapdragon Sound badge
The press release says that products (earbuds, headphones, and mobile devices) will have a Snapdragon Sound badge so that consumers will be able to identify which products work best together. Qualcomm says that it will thoroughly test the performance of these devices in terms of latency, voice call quality, music quality, and robust connectivity.
A buzzword in the global social networking firmament is audio chat, as several of the big players in the space are introducing audio chat service into their functionality spurred by the overnight success of Clubhouse. Just this week, Twitter announced the incorporation of Spaces into its Android app so that Android users could enjoy the audio chat feature, as well as users of iOS devices. However, Clubhouse remains the trailblazer in this regard and all others are on a catch-up race.
Now, reports coming from China say that TikTok owner ByteDance is already at an advanced stage of developing an audio chat app that seeks to replicate the Clubhouse app which is banned from China. It is quite obvious that US-owned Clubhouse has been a huge success, and this may have propelled a rash of development of Clubhouse-like audio chat platforms across the world.
It is even estimated that within the first quarter of 2021, up to a dozen Clubhouse-like apps have been launched. A number of these apps are coming from China, where there is a rush to fill the void left behind by Clubhouse after it was banned in February 2021. Clubhouse had witnessed a rapid rise in numbers as it afforded users to ventilate their views without fear of censorship or repercussions on a number of issues not openly canvassed in the country.
Censorship considerations will be a critical part of the China-based audio chat apps, as politics and several other areas will be out of bounds.
Some of the frontrunners in China include Lizhi’s Zhiya app and Xiaomi’s Mi Talk app, which had undergone some retooling to make it an invitation-only platform and enhanced holding capacity. The Zhiya app had earlier found itself on the wrong side of the government and has now put in place several protocols to identify all users and even listen to conversations in rooms to remove offending contents.
Samsung may have just made a huge leap in technology with the announcement of the highly innovative camera sensor, the ISOCELL 2.0, meant to provide the building blocks for future powerful cameras.
Samsung’s ISOCELL CIS brand ranks second after Sony
The ISOCELL 2.0 technology is expected to greatly improve the overall quality in terms of light sensitivity and color. The new camera sensor technology will be needed for higher megapixel cameras.
Samsung released a video providing some insights on the functionality of the ISOCELL 2.0 sensor. The tech giant stressed that the new technology will minimize “optical loss” and would deliver major improvements in light sensitivity, which will help camera sensors with smaller pixels punch above their weight and absorb more light.
Furthermore, Samsung hints in the video that image sensors would be able to pack in more pixels to produce finer details without any decline in the quality of vivid color reproduction. All these are certainly pointing to future higher resolution smartphone camera sensors.
Samsung’s smartphone camera sensors generally use ISOCELL technology, but its most recent sensors have the ISOCELL Plus technology, slightly different from the basic ISOCELL technology due to some material changes in its components for improved quality. But the ISOCELL 2.0 has further improved the sensor quality several notches ahead.
The ISOCELL 2.0 technology is believed to be already in the works for Samsung’s upcoming offerings for 2021. The company previously confirmed that some 0.7-micron pixel sensors announced in late 2020 would have the technology, obviously produced from the semiconductor arm of Samsung.
We however await the berthing of the innovative technology on an actual Samsung smartphone in the coming months. That is when we can know whether the hype on ISOCELL 2.0 is justified.
Today, Xiaomi has officially announced the Redmi Note 10 series for both the Indian market and the global market. In India, the new series includes three devices: Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. Among their killer features, you get great AMOLED displays, Snapdragon chipsets, and big batteries, as well as a stunning camera in the most advanced variant. A lot of potential buyers are trying to learn the differences between the three variants in order to choose the best for their needs. That is exactly the purpose of the article: in this specs comparison, we will highlight the differences between Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
160.5 x 74.5 x 8.3 mm, 179 grams
164.5 x 76.2 x 8.1 mm, 192 grams
164.5 x 76.2 x 8.1 mm, 192 grams
DISPLAY
6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
The look of the Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is exactly the same. They come with a rectangular camera module on the back, a punch-hole display with a hole placed centrally, a flat design, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. But there are two important differences between the vanilla Redmi Note 10 and the Pro variants. The first is the material used for the rear side: while the Redmi Note 10 has a plastic back, the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Pro Max have a glass back. Further, the Redmi Note 10 is a more compact device thanks to its smaller screen. At the same time, it is thicker in order to contain a battery with a similar capacity to the Pro variants.
Display
The Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max are equipped with the same display: a Super AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 6.67 inches, the HDR10 certification, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The one that differs is again the vanilla Redmi Note 10: it has an AMOLED display just like the bigger siblings, but it lacks a high refresh rate and it has a lower peak brightness. So you get an inferior experience, but still, a very nice display given that it is an AMOLED panel.
Hardware/Software
The three variants differ for the processor user: the Redmi Note 10 has the lowest-end chipset. We are talking about the Snapdragon 678. Still a mid-range chipset with good performance, but inferior to the Snapdragon 732G mounted on the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. The Pro variants also offer better memory configuration as they pack up to 8 GB of RAM, while you can only get the vanilla Note 10 with 4 or 6 GB of RAM. The internal storage goes up to 128 GB (UFS 2.2) and, unfortunately, all the phones lack 5G connectivity.
Camera
Xiaomi equipped each device from the Redmi Note 10 series with a different main camera. The Redmi Note 10 gets a 48 MP sensor, the Redmi Note 10 Pro has a 64 MP camera, and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is the amazing one with its 108 MP main sensor. In each case, we are talking about affordable camera phones, but the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is the closest one to the flagships with its good Samsung 108 MP camera. With the Redmi Note 10 Pro and Pro Max, you also get a better macro camera than the vanilla Note 10 (8 MP vs 5 MP), as well as a better selfie camera (16 MP vs 13 MP).
Battery
Redmi Note 10 packs a 5000 mAh battery, while Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Pro Max are equipped with 5020 mAh batteries. The phones should be very close in terms of battery life and they offer similar charging speeds with their 33W charging technology.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max: Price
Redmi Note 10 starts from €138/$165 in India, Redmi Note 10 Pro has a €184/$220 starting price, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max begins at €218/$261. If you do not care about having a stunning rear camera, Redmi Note 10 Pro is enough for you, otherwise, go for the Pro Max. The Redmi Note 10 is for those who, besides not needing great cameras, do not even need a 120 Hz refresh rate. It has a lower-end chipset as well, but the performance difference is not huge.
Xiaomi has launched the MIJIA Smart Air Fryer 3.5L under crowdfunding on Xiaomi Mall. The product carries an original price tag of 399 yuan (~$61) while the crowdfunding price is 299 yuan (~$46).
The MIJIA Smart Air Fryer 3.5L is a multipurpose gadget as it packs the functions of several home appliances such as oven, microwave oven, fruit presser, yogurt maker, and so on in a single form factor. It can be adjusted in a wide temperature range of 40-200°C. The air fryer comes with a dual wind speed configuration which can be used to defrost and bake various dried fruits and vegetables and meat at low temperature in addition to high-temperature air frying.
The Smart Air Fryer comes with a powerful 1500W internal heating with 360° hot air circulation heating, which ensures heat gets to all parts of the food and the food is heated evenly. It also supports 24-hour cooking time.
There is an OLED screen at the front of the fryer and users can easily adjust the cooking temperature and time with one turn and the press of a button. It also supports MIJIA app connection with users having access to over 50 recipes. At the same time, it supports custom cooking mode, so the cooking expert can also DIY at will.
It also automatically powers off if the pan is removed to check the status of the cooking or to stir the food during cooking. The fryer continues immediately the pan is slid back in without any need to restart the fryer.
Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy XCover 5 rugged smartphone. It is priced at £329 in the UK and succeeds the Galaxy XCover 4 from 2017.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 Price Availability
Samsung has launched a single memory variant of the Galaxy XCover 5. This variant has 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage and is priced at £329 in the UK. Since it’s a rugged smartphone, you can’t expect fancy colors on the device.
As for availability, Samsung says that the device will be available in regions like Asia, Europe, and Latin America later this month i.e, March 2021. The customers of the UK, however, can get it from March 12 via Samsung Business shop online.
Samsung says that it will make the device available for purchase offline in Samsung Experience stores once they re-open on Government’s guidelines.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 Specifications and Features
Design and Display
Just like every other rugged smartphone out there, the Galaxy XCover 5 is aimed at factory and field workers. Samsung says that the device is sleek, durable, easy-to-hold however, it doesn’t compromise on the productivity features.
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Talking about the design, the Galaxy XCover 5 in Graphite Black color has Military standard certification (MIL-STD 810H). This means you can drop it from a height of up to 1.5meteres and still it is claimed to survive the drop. It also has IP68-certified for dust and water resistance(freshwater up to 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes).
At the back, it has a textured finish in the middle and the corners are designed for shock absorption. Upfront, it has a 5.3-inch HD+ TFT LCD display. This display has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1480 x 720 pixels. Samsung hasn’t mentioned the Protection in its press release but prior leaks say that it is Gorilla Glass 6.
Specifications and Features
Under the hood, it features Exynos 850 chipset paired with 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage. For cameras, you get a single rear 16MP f/1.8 shooter with LED flash and a 5MP f/2.2 sensor up front for selfies.
As for security, Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 has Samsung Knox end-end encryption, and face unlock (biometric authentication) via the selfie shooter. Since it’s a part of Enterprise Edition, it should get 5 years’ worth of security updates.
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Some of the productivity features include push-to-talk for walkie-talkie features using the Microsoft Teams app, barcode scanner(using Samsung Knox Capture). To fire them up quickly, you have a programmable key on the left. This key can also be used for LED flashlights, emergency calls or maps.
Other features include a 3,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging, USB-C port, POGO pins(only for Charging), dual-nano SIM with 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, 5GHz Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, and Android 11 OS.
Finally, the Galaxy XCover 5 measures 147.1 x 71.6 x 9.2mm and weighs 172 grams.
The pandemic did break most of our bank accounts. The smartphone industry also seems to have suffered a lot in the past year. Most customers planning to purchase a new smartphone in 2021 are now equally cautious on durability as they were with functionality and performance. This is where the rugged flagship UMIDIGI BISON and its new follower UMIDIGI BISON GT prove to be the sweet spot.
A powerful variant of the UMIDIGI BISON has remained only as rumours under the radar. Now the Rugged Flagship UMIDIGI BISON GT is all set to launch on March 22nd this year. The feature-packed rugged smartphone will go on sale for US$239.99 on AliExpress.
The UMIDIGI rugged smartphones have always remained budget-friendly, considering how other rugged smartphones are priced. The new GT version of the UMIDIGI BISON has a very similar look and feel as its predecessor. The differences lie under the hood, and yes, the change is worth the upgrade. From the new 64MP AI-powered camera to the X-axis linear vibrator motor, let’s have a look at what makes this new guy a special device worth the attention.
Helio G95
The Helio G95 is a significant upgrade over the previous Helio P60. Paired with the upgraded onboard 8 gigs of RAM and 128gigs of faster UFS 2.1 storage, the GT crossed the 30K mark on AnTuTu Benchmark with no hiccups.
Display
Full HD has become the standard for even the most expensive smartphones in the world. The display on the GT is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The device also features a dedicated Glove Mode which should boost the touch sensitivity even when
wearing gloves.
Revamped Camera Module
Rugged smartphones have always struggled quite a lot to produce satisfactory results in
photography. Well, things change with the new BISON GT. The rear camera module
houses a 64MP primary camera. With its F1.89 aperture, one should be capable of
taking some decent night shots. The rear module houses a 16 MP ultra-wide lens, a
5MP depth sensor and a 5MP macro lens. For selfies, however, the BISON GT went a single 32MP selfie shooter.
5150mAh Battery with 33W Fast Charging
Long gone are the days of battery packs and long waits. The new GT comes with a whopping 5150mAh battery which supports 33W Fast Charging.
IP68 & IP69K
The device comes with IP68 and IP69K rating. This makes the device water-resistant
for up to 1.5 meters for a maximum period of 30 minutes. IP68 also ensures protection
from dust, dirt, and sand. IP69K means the device can withstand the thermal steam
wash test. This enables it to resist water pressure as high as 100 bar (1450 psi) at a
maximum temperature of 80 ℃. The devices also come with an added barometer and
two customizable buttons for better control of the device.
Technical Specifications
Screen: 6.67″ FHD+ Waterdrop Screen
CPU: MediaTek, Helio G95, 2 x A76 2.05GHz large core, 6 x A55 2.0GHz small core
As said in the beginning, the BISON GT will go on sale from March 22nd in two colour options of Cyber Yellow and Lava Orange. It will be an
AliExpress exclusive with a price tag of $239.99, and you can add the smartphone to the cart to grab additional discounts. You could also visit UMIDIGI’s official
website to join the giveaway as the company is giving away 10 units UMIDIGI BISON GT.
Earlier today, Xiaomi India announced the Redmi Note 10 series in the country. A total of three smartphones were unveiled, namely Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. At the end of the event, the company also teased the arrival of Redmi TVs in the country.
Xiaomi has been selling smart TVs in India with ‘Mi TV’ branding since early 2018. Right now, it is the country’s largest smart television brand. The firm offers a wide variety of TV models at different price segments.
Similarly, Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi introduced its TV models in China after becoming an independent brand. The brand also sells other ecosystem products, including a washing machine. Its products are cheaper than Xiaomi’s Mi-branded models.
Now, the brand has officially confirmed to release its televisions in India. The company revealed it via a short teaser video at the end of Redmi Note 10 series launch livestream.
The teaser video suggests that the upcoming Redmi smart TV for India will be a large-sized television. The brand uses the term ‘XL’ and even gives us a glimpse of the TV’s design in the said video.
Currently, Redmi sells two large-sized television models under its Redmi MAX series. They are none other than last year’s Redmi Smart TV MAX 98” and the brand-new Redmi MAX TV 86”.
But the thing is the above-mentioned TVs are too large for an average Indian household. In fact, these televisions are for niche customers even in China. They are also difficult to manufacture and their installation requires a specially trained professional.
Hence, we don’t think the company will be bringing these models. Instead, it may release the 55” or 65” variant of the Redmi Smart TV X series. Anyway, it could be a new model as well. Because most of the Mi TVs sold in India are different than those sold in China.
That said, we expect to learn more about this Redmi TV before its official launch. Lastly, although Xiaomi India has not confirmed the launch date, the television was tipped to arrive in the country in March last month.
Armor 11 5G, the new product from the rugged smartphone maker – Ulefone is special as it comes with an infrared night vision camera. Ulefone crafted the device so meticulously by not only adding a useful night vision camera but also making it powerful enough with the Dimensity 800 5G SoC. So, the device is no doubt powerful both outside and inside. Corroborating its internal prowess, it has recently undergone various benchmark tests flexing its muscles. Here is the official video showcasing the benchmark tests.
As per the official benchmark video posted by Ulefone, the MediaTek Dimensity 800 powered Armor 11 5G secured 332,338 points in the AnTuTu benchmark. Needless to say, the AnTuTu assess the CPU, GPU, memory and UX of the device to output the final score. Literally measuring the complete internal prowess of a device. A quick comparison makes us realize that the performance of Dimensity 800 is comparable to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 700 Series Mobile Platforms.
Smartphones now are intelligent and come with a neural processing engine. The Armor 11 5G is no difference as the in-built AI feature of Dimensity 800 helps here a lot.
AI Benchmark
As such, the Ulefone Armor 11 5G has been put under test by AI Benchmark and AITUTU. These popular AI performance benchmarking platforms have attributed 85.6 points and 178,647 points respectively. This means the smartphone can intelligently adapt its performance, battery efficiency, and camera productivity via software as per the usage.
Armor 11 5G Specifications
By that, you’ve seen the benchmark scores of the device. Now we’ll quickly take you through the specs of the Armor 11 5G. It comes with a 6.1’’ waterdrop screen where-in a high-resolution 16MP camera is embedded in the notch. Fuelling the device is a 5200mAh battery with 10W wireless charging support. It also supports contactless payments with NFC via Google Pay.
The device is all set to go on sale from March 8th on Banggood. Banggood is also offering the first 1.000 buyers a huge discounted price of $369.99. Not only that, the first 500 buyers will get a free UF003 wireless charger. For more information, you may have a close eye on the Ulefone official website.
Amazfit launched the GTS 2 mini in India back in December 2020. At the time of launch, it didn’t have the Amazon’s Alexa assistant features built-in. However, it is getting it now via an OTA update in India.
Amazfit has sent a press release(via XDADevelopers) to notify the new feature on the Amazfit GTS 2 mini. Accordingly, users of the smartwatch are now getting the Alexa support via an OTA update. After updating the wearable to the latest firmware, users can send voice commands to Alexa AI Assistant via their smartwatch.
Specifically, you can now play music, set an alarm, provide weather forecasts, get traffic updates, and do more via the Alexa. For the unware, Alexa is a virtual assistant AI technology developed by Amazon. It was used on the company’s Echo devices initially in November 2014 and expanded to other devices gradually.
Coming back, the update has a firmware version 1.0.2.31 and it should enable all the features of Alexa assistant on GTS 2 mini. The GTS 2 mini is currently retailing on the Amazfit website and Amazon India for ₹6,999($96.24). It is available in Black, Sage Green, or Pink color.
You can follow the steps below to enable the Alexa on your GTS 2 mini:
Pair the watch with your phone via Bluetooth(Zepp App)
Open the Zepp app, click on profile, and select GTS 2 mini
Update the firmware to version 1.0.2.31
Once the update is complete, swipe left on the watch home screen
Tap on “Authorize Alexa on the device page of the app”
Open the Zepp app, tap on profile, and select add accounts
Click on “Amazon Alexa”
Log in to your Amazon account
After this, you should be able to get help from Alexa through voice commands. Let us know your Alexa experience with GTS 2 mini down in the comments below.
Earlier today, Xiaomi India announced the Redmi Note 10 series which has three phones – the Redmi Note 10, the Redmi Note 10 Pro, and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. Shortly after, Xiaomi had a global launch for the series but with five phones – the Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10S, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and the Redmi Note 10 5G.
Redmi Note 10S
From the name, we know this is the successor to the Redmi Note 9S from last year. The Redmi Note 10S has a 6.43-inch AMOLED DotDisplay with a 60Hz refresh rate. The phone swaps the Snapdragon 720G processor of its predecessor for the Helio G95. Buyers will be able to choose from three available configurations – 6+64GB, 6+128GB, and 8+128GB.
Redmi Note 10S
The Redmi Note 10S has a 64MP main camera on the back and it comes along with an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. It also has a 13MP selfie camera.
There is a 5000mAh battery inside the phone with support for 33W fast charging. It also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, and an audio jack. It runs MIUI 12 based on Android 11 out of the box. The base model is priced at $229, the 6+128GB version is $249, and the 8+128GB is priced at $279. It will be available in April in Onyx Gray, Pebble White, and Ocean Blue.
Redmi Note 10 5G
Redmi Note 10 5G
The Redmi Note 10 5G has a 6.5-inch 90Hz FHD+ AdaptiveSync LCD display with a centered punch hole. It is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 700 processor and comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 12GB of storage.
It has a 48MP primary camera, a 2MP depth camera, and a 2MP macro camera. The Redmi Note 10 5G also comes with an 8MP selfie camera. Just like the others with an AMOLED display, its fingerprint scanner is side-mounted.
The battery capacity is 5000mAh but it charges at a much slower speed (18W) than the 4G Redmi Note 10. The phone is available in Aurora Green, Chrome Silver, Graphite Gray, and Nighttime Blue. It has a starting price of $199 while the 128GB version is priced at $229. It will go on sale in April.
Redmi Note 10 Global Version
Redmi Note 10
The Redmi Note 10 for the global market is almost identical to the version released for India. It has a 6.43-inch AMOLED DotDisplay with a 2400 x 1080 resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. It comes with a Snapdragon 678 processor that is paired with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. Unlike the Indian version that comes in just two configurations – 4+64GB and 6+128GB, the global version adds a third configuration – 4+128GB.
There are four cameras on the back – a 48MP f/1.79 primary camera, an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera with a 118° FOV, a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera, and a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor. This is the exact configuration of the Indian version but the cameras are arranged slightly differently as seen in the image below. The selfie camera is a 13MP front-facing camera.
Redmi Note 10 Indian version vs Redmi Note 10 Global
The global version of the Redmi Note 10 also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, AI Face Unlock, stereo speakers, audio jack, IR blaster, and Bluetooth 5.1. The battery capacity is 5000mAh and you get 33W fast charging just as the Indian variant. It runs MIUI 12 based on Android 11 out of the box.
The Redmi Note 10 is available in Onyx Gray, Pebble White, and Lake Green. It has a starting price of $199 and will be available on March 8.
Redmi Note 10 Pro Global version
Redmi Note 10 Pro
The global version of the Redmi Note 10 Pro shares a similar spec sheet to the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max for India. Its display is a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The spec sheet says that the display has an SGS Eye Care Display Certification and an SGS “Seamless Pro” rating. There is a Snapdragon 732G processor with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage.
The quad rear cameras include a 108MP wide-angle camera, an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, a 5MP telemacro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. Its front-facing camera is a 16MP f/2.45 sensor. Other features are a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, AI Face Unlock, Multifunctional NFC, stereo speakers, IR blaster, an IP53 waterproof rating, a 5020mAh battery, and support for 33W fast charging.
The Redmi Note 10 Pro runs MIUI 12 based on Android 11. It is available in Glacier Blue, Gradient Bronze, and Onyx Gray and can be purchased in 6+64GB, 6+128GB, and 8+128GB configurations. It has a starting price of $279, goes up to $299 for the 6+128GB version, and stops at $329 for the 8+128GB version. Xiaomi will offer a $30 discount on all configurations for those who purchase on AliExpress between March 8 and March 9.
There will also be a Mi Fan Festival Special Edition of the Mi Note 10 Pro that will be available in April.
Banggood is giving a $9 discount coupon on Huawei AX3 Pro Router. The router which is listed for $98.99 can be bought for just $88.48 by applying the coupon code: BGH013Y.
Huawei AX3 Pro Router is equipped with the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology. This advanced feature makes the router 3 times faster and 4 times more powerful than the traditional Wi-Fi 5 routers. This means faster speed and stable connections over multiple devices. Also compared to Wi-Fi 5, the new Wi-Fi 6 technology gives you lower latency and lag issues and increased efficiency with 30% reduced power consumption.
The quad power amplifiers, give you a strong signal over a large space and even overcome Wi-Fi dead zones. Fitted with Harmony OS and Huawei Home Sec, this router gives you a seamless, stable, and secured network. However, the highlighting feature of Huawei AX3 Pro lies in its one-tap connect, which allows you to connect a device directly by tapping the router, using Huawei Share.
Xiaomi launched the K40 series in China a few days ago. Soon after that, reports started surfacing that these devices will be rebranded under POCO for the Global markets. Now, kacskrz, an XDA senior member, has found evidences of the devices and it may come to India under the ‘Mi’ branding.
As per the code snippet found by kacskrz, a Xiaomi device with ‘Mi’ branding and ‘Mi 11X‘ market name appears with model number M2012K11AI. Additionally, the codename of the device is shown as ‘aliothin’. In case you don’t know, this model number and codename belong to the Redmi K40(already certified by India’s BIS).
That is, going by the usual naming of Xiaomi, the ‘in’ at the end of ‘alioth’ should indicate that it’s an Indian variant. Similarly, another code reveals a new device called ‘Mi 11X Pro’. If the above guess turns true, then the Redmi K40 Pro should take the Mi 11X Pro naming.
Earlier today, tech influencer Mukul Sharma said that the K40 will be rebranded as POCO for the Global markets. However, it looks like the devices won’t come to India under POCO but debut as Mi 11X, Mi 11X Pro. If that isn’t enough, a third device with the ‘Mi 11i‘ moniker suggests that it could be the rebranded Redmi K40 Pro Plus for Global markets.
The Redmi K40 Pro+ has a codename ‘haydn’ and the corresponding Mi 11i has “haydn_pro”. That said, there is no sign of this launching in India as the Mi 11i codename has “haydn_pro_global” and no ‘in’.
Last month, Manu Kumar Jain confirmed that two Snapdragon 870 and Snapdragon 888 devices are coming to India. If you match it with the above info, it leaves us to believe that the Mi 11 devices for India will be a rebrand of the Redmi K40, K40 Pro from China. Anyway, let’s wait for official info to confirm it.
Chinese smartphone maker vivo currently sells a single pair of neckband-style wireless earphones in select global markets. This product is known as vivo Wireless Sport Earphones. As per a new report, this audio accessory will soon get a toned-down variant.
vivo Wireless Sport
According to a report by MySmartPrice, vivo will be soon launching the vivo Wireless Sport Lite Earphones in certain regions outside China. This new audio product will be introduced as a low-spec’d version of the already available vivo Wireless Sport Earphones.
The report says that these earphones will be available in select countries in Asia and Europe where the original model is on sale. Some of these nations include Malaysia, Indonesia, UK, Spain, German, Poland, and Italy.
Unfortunately, the sources of the publication did not reveal the specifications of this upcoming product. But we think that it could be the new neckband-style earphones that vivo unveiled yesterday at the vivo S9 series launch event. Because these earphones have lower specs and are also cheaper.
Talking about the features, they sport 11.2mm drives and are tuned by GoldenEar Technology. They connect via Bluetooth 5.0 and support up to 80ms low latency. Further, they offer stereo sound and can connect seamlessly with compatible devices.
Lastly, they are IPX4-certified for splash resistance, weigh 24g, charge via USB Type-C port (5 hours of listening time with 10 minutes of charging), and are backed by a 129mAh battery that can last up to 18 hours at 50% volume.
Smartphones have become an essential part of our daily lives. The small device keeps us connected anywhere and anytime. Our important data ranging from documents to passwords are stored inside the smartphone itself. Overall, it is a useful device that has become an important utility. In order to make the device more productive and stylish a lot of accessories are available in the market. It is quite difficult for everyone to look at what’s best for their phone.
So, we are here with a list of 15 cool accessories that will boost your smartphone’s productivity.
There is a variety of accessories for smartphones ranging from case covers, holders, pouches to charging adapters, and power banks. Moreover, the headphones, gaming pads, camera lenses, docks are also available to make the most out of the device. Some utilities like USB OTG adapters, selfie sticks, car mounts, and portable chargers are also helpful.
Adjustable Stylus Pen
Are you a designer or someone who likes to scribble and note down on your smartphone with a stylus? Then, you should look out for this Universal Stylus Pen which can be used on any smartphone and tablet surface. It is available in different colours for the price of just $2.00.
If you have an iPhone, this one is quite a useful accessory that lets your iPhone split the lightning port to 3.5 audio and USB charging port. The splitter can be quite useful in saving time while enjoying music on your wired earphones. It is available at a basic cost of $1.36. You can ship it across the globe with a small shipping cost. You can grab it from the link below.
Does your smartphone feature a macro lens? If not, this Microscope Magnifier can help you get Optical Zoom. You can clip the magnifier on the primary lens of your smartphone camera before capturing the photo. It can provide you with upto 60X magnification without any software tweak. It is built using ABS Shell + acrylic lenses and measures 110 x 62 x 22mm in size. You can buy the Microscope Magnifier for just $2.27.
Gaming on a smartphone has finally overshadowed PC and Console gaming. To improve your gaming experience, this Gamepad Joystick can be your favourite gadget. T3 Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 Gamepad is designed for cross-platform use. It features a compact and lightweight design. It houses a 500 mAh battery. You can grab it for $7.90.
These small yet useful adapters can save a lot of time and effort. These small OTG connectors can be used to transfer data at high speed. The plug-and-play adapter can be used with a card reader, USB flash drive, keyboard, mouse, and another USB device. It is an ideal connector for Android smartphones and tablets. A pair of Universal USB Adapters Connectors costs you just $0.53.
Privacy is a major concern for smartphone users. Smartphones have become hotspots for major data thefts across the globe. Even the unauthenticated use of smartphone cameras via malware is on the rise. To eliminate such a risk, this small webcam cover can be quite useful. This small device blocks the front camera of smartphones and even laptops. It is available for a price of $0.67. You can grab in bulk for an even lower price.
If you’re fond of shooting videos while traveling on your bike, then the Riding Bag clip holder accessory is worth considering. The user can attach a smartphone or a camera like GoPro easily using the Clip Holder. It can be affixed on the bag arm. Such a useful product is available for the price of just $8.72.
It is quite a productive accessory for your smartphones. The user can easily control other electronic devices like TVs, Amplifiers, SoundBards, ACs, etc with the IR Remote Controller Adapter. It can be used with iPhone or any Android device. It features an intelligent Infrared sensor having a 10m range and it can be used via the dedicated app. You can easily plug in the device and open the app to control your nearby electrical appliances. It is retailing for $7.87.
15W Qi Car Phone Holder Wireless Charger Car Mount
A multipurpose Car Phone holder comes with Wireless Charger too. It is quite a useful accessory for frequent travellers who often drive a car. It can hold differently sized smartphones. The presence of a smart dual-chip and pure copper coil make the phone holder safer and offer 70% faster charging. It can provide a charging output of up to 15W. It is available for the price of $23.64.
It is quite difficult to capture a group photo without a proper tripod as someone always misses the right frame. We have got a solution to overcome this situation with the use of a Bluetooth Shutter remote. It is a nifty device that wirelessly controls your smartphone camera. It is compatible with any smart device having Bluetooth. You can grab this gadget for just $1.12.
You own plenty of digital devices and want to charge them without connecting to connectors via different wires and adapters? Try 10W Qi Wireless CHrge 6-in-1 station. It is suitable for Apple as well as Android smartphones and smartwatches. The user just needs to plugin to the appropriate port such as Lightning, Type-C, or Micro USB interface. It even supports wireless charging. It features intelligent temperature control and supports 10W rapid charging. You can grab it for the price of $18.49.
In case, you need a more modular design and have a requirement of only three ports, then the 3-in-1 charging stand can be your favorite pick. It provides Qi 15W fast wireless charging stand for iPhone 12/11/8 Pro Max, AirPods, and other Android-based smartphones. It follows Quick Charge 3.0 protocol. This 3-in-1 charging stand saves your desk space and carries protection from over-temperature, over-voltage, and over current protection. You can grab it for the price of $23.42.
Carrying a smartphone in the pocket while running or jogging is really a problem. To overcome such a situation, you can use a Sports Arm Smartphone case which can comfortably hold smartphones, AirPods, or other essential stuff while doing outdoor physical activity. It is specially crafted for activities like running and jogging.
It has double velcro for better grip around the arm. It is crafted with Nylon Lycra material and weighs 53 grams. It is available for just $3.37.
The keyboard is quite a necessity for writers, coders, and every user who relies heavily on writing content in the digital space. No matter what device you’re using, sometimes a physical keyboard is necessary. It is more useful with a tablet rather than a smartphone. But still, there are many users who often type a lot even on their smartphones. They can find this foldable wireless keyboard for use with any smartphone or tablet for around $24.
Most of the time, it becomes quite difficult to hold a smartphone in your hand. Especially, when we are watching something or doing some work in the same position. A phone holder is a must for such situations. The Olaf Phone Holder comes with features such as Adjustable angle, Anti-skid silicone pad design, durable and long lifespan. It is portable and comfortable to use and is built using ABS Material. You can grab it for just $2.98.
These were some cool smartphone accessories that can boost the overall productivity or can at least facilitate your work. Each gadget or accessory in the list is extremely affordable and offers value-for-money.
Nubia has finally launched the RedMagic 6 series in China. The lineup has RedMagic 6, RedMagic 6 Pro and starts as low as 3,799 yuan($588) in the country.
RedMagic 6, RedMagic 6 Pro Price, Availability
The RedMagic 6 and 6 Pro comes with at least 8GB and 12GB RAM respectively but both have 128GB as the starting storage option. You can look at the pricing below:
RedMagic 6
8GB+128GB – 3,799 yuan($588)
12GB+128GB- 4,099 yuan($634)
12GB+256GB- 4,399 yuan($680)
RedMagic 6 Pro
12GB+128GB – 4,399 yuan($680)
12GB+ 256GB- 4,799 yuan($741)
16GB+ 256GB- 5,299 yuan($819)
RedMagic 6 Pro Special Edition(Transparent Back)
16GB+256GB – 5,599 yuan($865)
18GB+512GB- 6,599 yuan($1,020)
As for the availability, pre-orders begin March 4 i.e, today, and run till March 10. The first sale of the RedMagic 6 series will be on March 11 at 10:00 AM Beijing time. Users in China can grab the devices from the nubia website, JD.com, and other major partner stores across the country.
For the global markets, the company did tease that it is coming soon. And if you look at the Global website, the teaser page says that something regarding the devices will be unveiled on March 16 and the launch event will probably be on April 2, 2021.
RedMagic 6, 6 Pro Design, Display
The company calls the design of the RedMagic 6 as Mecha Sci-Fi. It has carbon fiber texture all over its rear panel and asymmetrical lighting to match the gaming theme. It has the RedMagic and Tencent logo out of which the first one lights up. It is available in two colors- Carbon Fiber Black and Cyber Neon(Blue and Purple Gradient design).
The difference here is that the Pro variant has a combo of Aviation grade Aluminum alloy and glass. The RedMagic 6 Pro comes in Iron Black and Ice Blade Silver colors. There is a Transparent version with lighting for Fan inside but it’s limited to the 16GB and 18GB RAM versions.
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RedMagic 6
RedMagic 6 Pro
RedMagic 6 Pro Colors
RedMagic 6 Colors
RedMagic 6 features a 6.8-inch AMOLED full screen with a 165Hz refresh rate and 2400×1080 pixel resolution. This display also has a 500Hz single finger touch sampling & 300Hz multi-finger touch sampling rates with a latency of just 8ms. It also has 10-bit color support, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, SGS certification for low smear & blue-light.
Other features of the display include 91.28% screen-body ratio, 1000000:1 contrast ratio, sixth-generation in-display fingerprint scanner.
RedMagic 6 Specifications and Gaming Features
Under the hood, the RedMagic 6 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. This is paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
For gaming, the devices have two shoulder IC-touch buttons on the right that have upto 400Hz touch response rate. The company says that the RedMagic 6 series incorporates the following technologies for better optimization during gaming:
RedMagic Arc Reactor Performance & Tencent Solar core Engine
RAM Boost
Frame Optimization 2.0
Tencent Mobile Game Accelerator
For cooling, the RedMagic 6 series have ICE 6.0 multi-dimensional cooling systems. This includes 13 AI Temperature sensors, superconducting copper-foil, cooling Canyon Air Duct, Thermal Gel, Graphene, VC heat sink. The RedMagic 6 Pro has an extra Aviation-grade cooling Ice plate(7-layers in Total).
Additionally, there is a high-speed centrifugal fan inside for venting the hot air out. Here, the fan on the RedMagic 6 has a maximum of 18,000 RPM while the RedMagic 6 Pro has 20,000 RPM.
RedMagic 6 series Camera and other features
For cameras, we have a Triple-rear camera setup with a 64MP main lens, 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP macro sensor. Upfront, you get a single 8MP selfie shooter. Nubia has loaded the device with 4K video, HDR support and in-house Neovision camera optimizations, Cyberpunk filters etc.
For battery, the RedMagic 6 has a 5,050mAh battery with 66W charging while the RedMagic 6 Pro has a 4,500mAh battery with 120W charging support(GaN charger).
Other features include Wi-Fi 6 2*2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, BeiDou, SA/NSA 5G, 3.5mm audio jack, Dual Stereo speakers, DTS X Ultra and Qualcomm aptX support, Three-microphone array, multi-mode wired/wireless projection to a TV(up to 1080p at 165fps), and RedMagic OS 4.0 based on Android 11.
Finally, the RedMagic 6, 6 Pro measure 169×77.09×9.7mm and 169×77.09×9.8mm respectively but both weigh 220 grams.
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