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Meizu announces the Flyme 9 and Flyme for Watch designed for smartwatches

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Jed John Ikoba
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Chinese phone maker Meizu may have slowed down its smartphone product cycle but the brand is still keeping faith with its custo Flyme ROM. The company has now unveiled the Flyme 9 custom ROM which has been a long time coming. The new ROM takes over from the Flyme 8 which was released in 2019 although Meizu pushed the Flyme 8.1 to some models last year.Flyme 9

The long wait will likely not be in vein as the new ROM comes with several imrovemnets and new features. Since this is a major update, it features significant changes in the design, privacy, functions, efficiency and other aspects.

In terms of the design, the desktop icons are now in a square boxes with chamfered edges and beaiutigful color schemes that blend well with the background. Each third-party application can also rely on algorithms to achieve consistent icon styles. Some system-level plug-ins have been added, and some plug-ins can be dragged into the negative screen (Aicy overview).

The notification and control centers has also been redesigned. At the same time, the notifications and control keys are displayed side by side in a horizontal screen orientation, which is convenient to operate.

Meizu has also visually simplified the fingerprint icon and application interface, removing the decorative elements and retaining only the most direct page logic and necessary elements.

You also get some interesting screensavers and wallpapers as well as new themes. The Flyme 9 also includes Flyme 8 themes allowing users to travel through time and space and reminisce about the classics. Alive wallpaper supports dark and light color modes and can be transformed through different levels.

The interface is also embedded with dynamic effects, covering screen fingerprint unlocking, facial recognition, screen rotation, gestures, etc. The icon self-layering algorithm can have smooth and smart animation even if the application is unpopular.

Flyme for Watch

In addition to Flyme 9, Meizu also unveiled the all-new Flyme for Watch which is specifically designed for smartwatches. The smartwatch and fitness tracker manufacturing sector is growing very fast.

Starting from the hardware features and interaction methods, Meizu has newly defined the design language, and extended the sense of order of Flyme 9 to the small screen. It is equipped with a redesigned launcher, notification center and shortcut switch, which brings easy and convenient interaction.

In terms of vision, Flyme for Watch supports highly customizable dials and provides more than 30 small components. Users can freely use their creativity to match. It supports album dial settings for dynamic and static pictures. It also has a unique art dial to choose from, anytime, anywhere.

For functions, Flyme for Watch not only supports conventional notification synchronization, music control and other functions, but also supports eSIM independent call function. Tat means it allows the watch to function ireespective of a phone. There is also a Find My Phone feature onboard.

At the same time, Flyme for Watch also comes with the custom Aicy voice assistant and it functions in the same way as on a obile phone. That is, it provide users with a real smart watch experience. The introduction of the Meizu Pay payment tool also expands more usage scenarios for Meizu watches.

The custom watch ROM also supports the installation of third-party apps. The most advanced apps include Air Travel, Baidu Maps, NetEase Cloud Music, Alipay, Sogou Input Method, QQ and many other watch-side apps.

Aiming at the two natural pain points of smartwatch performance and battery life, Meizu also introduced the OneMind smart engine on the watch side to customize the core capabilities in depth according to the hardware characteristics and usage scenarios of the watch, including as many as 300 special optimizations.

Meizu announced during the event that it will release its first smartwatch equipped with Flyme for Watch in May this year.

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eBuyNow’s Moto Watch One smartwatch will have a Snapdragon Wear 4100 chip

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Habeeb Onawole
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Last week, we reported that eBuyNow, the current licensee for Motorola-branded smartwatches, has plans to launch three new watches this year. Two of those watches will have a round dial while the third will have a square dial. Now, the specifications of one of the smartwatches with a round dial, the Moto Watch One, have surfaced on the web, thanks to an official render of the device.

The image which was posted on Reddit shows the underside of the Moto Watch One. The smartwatch has two buttons on the visible side and quick release straps that appear to be made of leather.

Motorola Moto Watch
Image source: Reddit (r/WearOS)

The underside of the smartwatch has some of the specifications printed on it which are a Snapdragon 4100 processor, NFC, 5 ATM waterproof rating, and GPS. The image also shows a visible charging coil which means it will support wireless charging.

From the aforementioned specifications, we can tell that this is a high-end watch. The Snapdragon Wear 4100 was unveiled last year and made its first appearance in the TicWatch Pro 3, a $299.99 smartwatch.

There are still a lot of unknown features of the smartwatch but we are sure it will be able to compete with some of the top smartwatches available on the market when it launches.

For those who want a more affordable watch, we want to believe the second Motorola smartwatch which will launch as the Moto G Smartwatch will be the one for them.

eBuyNow will announce the Moto G Smartwatch in June while the Moto Watch One and the square-faced Moto Watch will be announced in July.

 

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Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Redmi K40 Pro+: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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We are still in March and Xiaomi already released two flagships in 2021. We are talking about the Xiaomi Mi 11 and the Redmi K40 Pro+. Actually, they are not among the best flagships in the market: despite the higher price of the Xiaomi Mi 11 compared to the previous models, it can still be considered a flagship killer, just like the Redmi K40 Pro+ recently launched in the Chinese market. But which one offers the highest value for money? Does it make sense to spend more for the Xiaomi Mi 11 or the Redmi K40 Pro+ is actually enough for your needs? This comparison between their specifications and features will help you find out.

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro Plus

Xiaomi Mi 11 Redmi K40 Pro+
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 164.3 x 74.6 x 8.1 mm, 196 g 163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm, 196 grams
DISPLAY  6.81 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), AMOLED  6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 11, MIUI Android 11, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Triple 108 + 13 + 5 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
20 MP front camera		 Triple 108 + 8 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2
20 MP front camera
BATTERY  4600 mAh, fast charging 50W, wireless charging 50W 4520 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse wireless charging 10W Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The Redmi K40 Pro+ is a more compact phone, but the Xiaomi Mi 11 has a more attractive design mainly because of its curved display. The display with curved edges offers a higher screen-to-body ratio and makes the phone look more futuristic. On the other hand, as mentioned above, the Redmi K40 Pro+ is a more compact and thinner phone. The Redmi K40 Pro+ also features the IP53 certification which guarantees protection against dust and splashes, while Xiaomi Mi 11 has a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, so it offers a great build quality too. Despite the more compact body of the Redmi K40 Pro+, Xiaomi Mi 11 wins the design comparison.

 

Display

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has a better display than the Redmi K40 Pro+ and this is one of the most important differences between these two flagship killers. With the Xiaomi Mi 11, you get a higher Quad HD+ resolution and the capability to show up to one billion colors, as well as a higher 1500 nits peak brightness. The Redmi K40 Pro+ has still an amazing display, but the resolution is lower (Full HD+), the color reproduction is actually inferior and so is the brightness.

 

Specs & Software

Xiaomi Mi 11 and Redmi K40 Pro+ are both powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, they offer up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. Given that they have the same software as well, you should get a very similar level of performance. Both the phones are based on Android 11, but given that the Redmi K40 Pro+ is only available in China, it only comes without Google Mobile Services and with the Chinese ROM. Whatever you choose, you won’t have to worry about the performance.

 

Camera

You can get a better camera setup with the Xiaomi Mi 11. Both the phones pack a 108 MP main camera, but the Xiaomi Mi 11 is the only one with OIS. Further, it features a better ultrawide camera with a 13 MP resolution, while you get just 8 MP with the Redmi K40 Pro+. The rest of the camera departments are composed of a 5 MP macro camera and a 20 MP front camera. The optical stabilization allows the Mi 11 to click better photos and record better videos and the 13 MP camera allows it to capture ultrawide photos with a higher level of detail.

 

 

Battery

With the Xiaomi Mi 11, you get a slightly bigger 4600 mAh since its bigger dimensions leave room for a bigger battery. But this does not mean that the Mi 11 will have a longer battery life: the Redmi K40 Pro+ has a lower display resolution and a lower brightness, so the battery life should not be so different from its older sibling. What really makes the difference on the battery side is charging technologies. The Mi 11 supports 55W fast charging, while you get 33W fast charging with the Redmi K40 Pro+. Further, the Mi 11 supports wireless charging (with a 50W power) and reverse wireless charging, while Redmi K40 Pro+ does not.

 

Price

The Xiaomi Mi 11 carries a starting price of €749/$905 in the global market. The Redmi K40 Pro+ is not available globally, you can only buy it in China for €470/$568. The Mi 11 is a superior phone, but if you do not mind having a better display, camera, and wireless charging, you can save a lot of money by choosing the Redmi K40 Pro+.

 

 

Xiaomi Mi 11 5G vs Redmi K40 Pro+: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 11 5G

PRO

  • Worldwide availability
  • Better display
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Better cameras
  • Great design

CONS

  • Price

 

Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro+

PRO

  • Very affordable
  • IP53 certification
  • Flat display
  • More compact

CONS

  • Inferior display

 

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iQOO Z3 receives 3C certification; has support for 55W fast charge

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Habeeb Onawole
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The iQOO Z series made its debut last year as a line of affordable phones. The first model in the series, the iQOO Z1, launched last May as the first phone with the Dimensity 1000+. It also packed a 144Hz refresh rate and a 44W fast charging. Now a successor, which should arrive as the iQOO Z3 is coming and it has received its 3C certification.

The iQOO Z3 was certified as the Vivo V2073A. Just like its predecessor, it is a 5G phone and according to Digital Chat Station, it will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset.

iQOO Z3
Image source: Digital Chat Station

The 3C certificate reveals that the phone will support 11V 5A (55W) charging an upgrade from its predecessor’s 44W fast charging. The rest of the phone’s specs are unknown but we expect more details to surface in the coming weeks.

The iQOO Z1 had a 6.57-inch LCD display. iQOO may decide to stick to LCD or make the switch to AMOLED for this year’s model, though the refresh rate will likely not be as high as 144Hz.

Another area where we expect upgrades is the camera department. The iQOO Z1 has 48MP triple rear cameras which also includes an 8MP ultrawide angle camera and a 2Mp macro camera. With 64MP sensors being more common these days, we won’t rule out the iQOO Z3 also getting one. We also expect it to have an improved ultrawide angle camera and maybe a depth sensor.

Seeing as the iQOO Z3 has been certified already, there is a chance it may launch earlier than its predecessor.

 

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Key Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro key specs revealed

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Black Shark 4 series is the next-generation of gaming smartphones from Black Shark. Just like last year, the Chinese manufacturer will be announcing two new phones and they will launch as the Black Shark 4 and the Black Shark 4 Pro.

The info comes from the Chinese leaker, Digital Chat Station, and he revealed that the Black Shark 4 will be the model with a Snapdragon 870 processor. The Black Shark 4 Pro will have the more powerful Snapdragon 888 processor.

According to the leaker, the Snapdragon 870 version was supposed to launch as the Black Shark 4 Lite while the Snapdragon 888 version would launch as the Black Shark 4. However, the manufacturer decided to rename the two phones.

Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro specs

Earlier this year, it was officially confirmed that the Black Shark 4 will have support for 120W fast wired charging along with a 4500mAh battery that fully charges in under 15 minutes. The leaker says these features will be standard across both devices. So if you are getting the less-powerful version, you will also get 120W fast charging and a 4500mAh battery.

Another info revealed by the leaker is the screen size and resolution of the pro model. Last year’s Black Shark Pro 3 was one of the phones with the biggest displays with a massive 7-inch screen 90Hz AMOLED panel with a 1440p resolution. This year, Black Shark has cut down not only the screen size but also the resolution. The Black Shark 4 will have a 6.67-inch screen with a 1080p resolution. We don’t know the screen size and resolution of the standard model but the resolution will most definitely be 1080p too.

The new phones should launch this month in China before a global release later.

 

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OPPO F19 Pro, F19 Pro+ 5G to launch in India on March 8, Entire Specs and renders leaked

By
Balaji S
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OPPO  is said to launch the OPPO F19 Pro and OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G smartphones in India. Leaker Ishan Agarwal has now revealed the entire specs, features, and launch date of the device.

According to Ishan courtesy of the Pricebaba report, the OPPO F19 series will launch in India on March 8. As per a leaked Flipkart listing, the launch event is said to happen at 7 PM IST(GMT+ 05:30).

As for the design, the OPPO F19 series has a top-left punch-hole flat display, a square-shaped rear camera layout with an AI logo beneath, dual-LED flash on the sides, mostly a 3.5mm jack, and a Type-C port at the bottom.

That said, you can take a look at the specs of the OPPO F19 series below:

OPPO F19 series- Specifications and Features(Expected)

OPPO F19 Pro

  • 6.43-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ display
  • MediaTek Helio P95 chipset
  • 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage
  • Quad rear cameras- 48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP portrait, 2MP macro sensors
  • 16MP front camera
  • 4,300mAh battery with 30W VOOC Flash Charging
  • ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11
  • colors- Black, Silver, and Purple hues.

OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G

The OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G is said to share a lot of similarities with the above device except for few differences. That is, it is said to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G chipset. Thus, the F19 Pro+ alone in the series will have support for 5G connectivity.

Additionally, it is said to include an 8GB of RAM, 256GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. Another difference of the F19 Pro+ 5G is the 50W VOOC Flash Charging. The OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G will likely get only the Black and Silver color options.

Details regarding the price are not clear at the moment so let’s wait for a few days to know it officially.

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Realme 8 Pro tipped to launch in India soon with a 108MP camera & other features

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Realme today held the 2021 Realme Camera Innovation event and one of the big news released during the event is that the Realme 8 Pro will debut with a 108MP Samsung HM2 1/1.52″ primary sensor from last year. The sensor will have support for 9-in-1 pixel binning and ISOCELL Plus. The camera is positioned to output superb images that have well-balanced overall exposure with vivid colors and sharp details in both bright and dark conditions thanks to a new Smart-ISO feature.Realme 8 Pro

The company also disclosed that the Realme 8 Pro’s camera will come with an In-sensor Zoom activated by the 3x mode. This feature can only use the 12MP sensor mapped with the zoomed part to generate an image. The camera will also bring a faster imaging process as a result of the smaller size of the 12MP photo. This will enable the device to capture eight 12MP photos in a row. The eight photos will then be inputted into the clarity enhancement algorithm which will then result in an increase in image clarity.

Realme also touts the Realme 8 Pro camera to arrive as the world’s first to bring Starry Time-lapse Video and tilt-shift time-lapse video on its smartphone. Starry time-lapse videos are achieved by shooting multiple clips via professional cameras and then synthesizing and combining these clips by a computer through video editing software.

Realme says it takes 480 seconds or 4 minutes to shoot 30 photos and then to generate one starry photo or a 30 fps time-lapse video. This means the time-lapse mode can show the perpetual changing universes at 480 times faster speed.

On the other hand, tilt-shift photography is achieved with the help of expensive tilt-shift lenses, which makes only a part of the photo appear clear and keeps all other parts out of focus to create a sense of a miniature world. The realme 8 series will be capable of capturing tilt-shift photos as well as 10x faster tilt-shift time-lapse videos with the help of realme’s new tilt-shift photography algorithm.

Finally, Realme tips the 8 series to arrive with three iconic filters – Neon Portrait, Dynamic Bokeh Portrait, and AI Color Portrait.

The company is yet to announce the launch date but the Realme 8 series should arrive in India either later this month or early next month.

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OnePlus 9 series color variants leaked, Pre-orders to include OnePlus Buds Z TWS as a gift

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Balaji S
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OnePlus is expected to break the silence on the OnePlus 9 series next week. The company has already started teasing its partnership with Hasselblad but we will have to wait till March 8 to confirm it. Besides, the color variants of the series have now been leaked and renowned leaker Evan Blass has revealed the pre-order details of the devices.

OnePlus 9 Pro

In a post, Evan Blass says that the OnePlus 9 series’s pre-orders will begin on March 23. This is the same date as the rumored launch date. Anyway, he also reveals the details of the early bird gifts for the OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro devices:

Additionally, Evan says that if the OnePlus 9R and the OnePlus Watch launch alongside the above devices, it won’t have any pre-order gifts. That said we already know that they are indeed accompanying the flagships at the launch event thanks to Ishan Agarwal.

Regarding the colors, the OnePlus 9 series is said to come in the following color variants:

  • OnePlus 9- Astral Black, Arctic Sky, Winter Mist.
  • OnePlus 9 Pro- Stellar Black, Forest Green, Morning Mist.

Carrier versions:

  • OnePlus 9 (T-Mobile)- Astral Black, Winter Mist
  • OnePlus 9 (Verizon)- Gloss black, Gloss gradient purple
  • OnePlus 9 Pro (T-Mobile)- Morning Mist

That said, we have no info on the colors of the OnePlus 9R. Tipped to be the last device in the series, the mystery regarding the device continues.

Anyways, if you are curious to know the specs and features of the upcoming OnePlus 9 series, you can read our coverage on the same. Stay tuned to our channels as more details regarding the devices are said to come out in the coming days.

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realme 6i and realme narzo 10 are now part of realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) Early Access program

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Chinese smartphone maker realme announced realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 as the latest version of its mobile software in September 2020. The company has been delivering beta builds for the eligible devices since then. So far, only one handset has received the stable update globally and that is none other than the realme X50 Pro. That said, the brand has now started recruiting beta testers for realme 6i and realme narzo 10.

realme narzo 10 realme UI 2.0 Android 11 Early Access Update

The realme 6i and the realme narzo 10 were supposed to get the realme UI 2.0 Early Access update in February. According to the schedule, the company opened registrations for these handsets on February 27, as per PiunikaWeb.

Interested users of these phones are required to be on firmware version B.55 or B.57 on realme 6i and A.39 on realme narzo 10. To enroll in the program, users will need to navigate to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now and submit details.

If they get selected, then they will be receiving the Android 11-based realme UI 2.0 Early Acces update via OTA. If users don’t like the release, they can downgrade to the stable channel. But that action will not only factory reset their phone but they will not be able to join the initiative again.

That said, we cannot tell for sure when these devices will be getting the stable update. That’s because almost all the smartphones before these models are also yet to get it.

 

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Xiaomi may launch the Mi Scooter 3 and Mi Scooter 3 Lite soon

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi‘s product ecosystem cuts across several categories, all tailored toward making life easy. One of the brand’s popular products is the Mi Scooter which is launched in China under the MIJIA brand. The products have become one of the brand’s top-selling products, not just in China but also in Europe. Mi Scooter 3

A source has tipped us that the Chinese tech giant is planning to launch two scooters soon. The scooters dubbed Mi Scooter 3 and Mi Scooter 3 Lite were featured on a poster accompanied by an image of a Mi scooter model. However, the image is like a placeholder image as it is that of the Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition which was launched in the early part of February.

For now, there is no other information about the upcoming scooters but we expect the Mi Scooter 3 to come with some upgrades over the Mi Scooter Pro 2. The Mi Scooter 3 Lite will also likely arrive with some trimmed-down specs compared to the Scooter 3. Both models are expected to come with the same design.

Whatever it is, the upcoming model should be as cool as the Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition which combines design elements from leading automobile companies Mercedes-AMG with Xiaomi’s advanced scooter engineering. The scooter thus delivers on reliability, style, and convenience without compromise. The scooter features unique teal accents and is slapped with the distinctive AMG branding near the rear wheel.

The Mercedes-AMG edition also comes with an extended range of 45km while the top speed can hit 25km/h. The scooter can climb 20% incline hills effortlessly making it ideal for daily commutes.

We’ll update this article as more details emerge.

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Xiaomi confirms Redmi Note 10 series will have a 120Hz AMOLED display

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Redmi Note 10 series launches later this week and when it is unveiled, it will come with a feature that gives it an edge over several of its competitors. While we already know that the new Redmi Note series will have an AMOLED display, Xiaomi has now confirmed that it will also have a 120Hz refresh rate!

An AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate is something you’d usually find on flagship phones. Even budget flagship phones with an AMOLED display usually come with a 60Hz refresh rate, so this is a big deal. The feature was confirmed by the official Xiaomi Twitter account earlier today.

Although Xiaomi doesn’t say in the tweet above which of the phones has a high refresh rate, actually, it is only the Redmi Note 10 Pro that has a 120Hz refresh rate. A video ad that was accidentally posted by the Xiaomi UK YouTube account confirms that it is a feature of the pro model. The ad also shows us that the phone will come in a beautiful orange colorway along with blue and gray variants.

Other features revealed in the video are a 108MP primary rear camera, stereo speakers, and 33W fast charging.

The standard model will also have an AMOLED display with a  centered punch hole, a plastic body, a Snapdragon 678 processor, a 13MP selfie camera, and 48MP quad rear cameras.

 

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realme C21 will debut on March 5, Entire Specs and renders revealed before launch

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Balaji S
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After getting a lot of certifications, realme C21 is finally hitting the stores. The device will debut in Malaysia on March 5.

realme C21
realme C21 as per Aliexpress listing

As per the official poster by realme Malaysia on Facebook, the realme C21 will come with a 5,000mAh battery. This device is said to be an incremental upgrade over the realme C20. Accordingly,  the battery capacity is the same as the realme C20 that launched in January 2021.

Besides, thanks to MySmartPrice, we know the entire specs of the upcoming realme C21. Its design is similar to that of the realme C20 with a speaker on the back, rear fingerprint sensor, square-shaped camera layout, and come in Blue, Black colors.

However, the design of the textures has diamond patterns at the center and there is no vertical stripe running along the camera.

realme C21 Specs and Features

As per a listing on Aliexpress, the realme C21 will feature a 6.52-inch HD display. This display on realme C21 with a waterdrop notch is said to have a resolution of 1600×720 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, an 89.5% screen-body ratio, TUV Rheinland certification for High readability.

Under the hood, the realme C21 will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 chipset. Unlike the realme C20, which had 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, the realme C21 is said to have up to 4GB RAM, 64GB storage.

As for cameras, the device will have a Triple-camera setup on the back as opposed to a single 8MP lens on the predecessor. This setup will include a 13MP main, two 2MP lenses. However, it has the same 5MP front camera up front.

Other specs include a 3.5mm audio jack, MicroUSB port, two nano-SIM and a dedicated microSD card slot, 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS.

The listing shows that realme C21 could launch somewhere around ₹11,200($152.6) but let’s wait for the official info.

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itel to launch new 32/43-inch smart TVs in India powered by Android TV

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Chinese brand itel is reported to launch two different-sized smart televisions in India this month. For those unaware, itel is one of the three brands of Transsion Holdings. The other two are Infinix and TECNO respectively. Unlike its sister brands, itel is known for features phones and entry-level smartphones.

itel Smart TV Android TV 32 43 inch India Launch Leak
Source: 91Mobiles

In late August 2020, an IANS report revealed that itel will be entering the smart TV market in India. The brand did release certain television models but none of them run Android TV.

However, that’s going to change soon. According to a new report by 91Mobiles, itel will be releasing two new TVs in India in March. These televisions will have a 32-inch and 43-inch display respectively. Above all, they will run Android TV. Hence, we can expect Google Play Store, Google Chromecast, and Google Assistant.

Further, the report also says that these TVs will come with a ‘frameless premium design’, an ‘ultra-bright display’, Dolby Audio, and support for popular OTT apps. All these jargons are basically marketing terms. Going by the brand’s product portfolio, we can expect these televisions to be budget offerings.

Last but not least, the report also mentions that there will be a 55-inch model as well. However, its launch timeline is a mystery as of now.

What are your thoughts on the upcoming itel smart TVs powered by Android TV? Do you think the company will be able to compete against the traditional electronics brands and well-established smartphone brands like Xiaomi? Let us know in the comment section below.

 

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Deal: Banggood is giving BlitzWolf AirAux AA-ER1 Wireless Headphone for $21.99 (Original Price $26)

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Daily Deals
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A fantastic deal is live on Banggood for BlitzWolf AirAux AA-ER1 wireless headphones. The headphone which usually retails at $26 is now available for $21.99 only.

OFFER
BlitzWolf AirAux Headphones @ $21.99 on Gearbest

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BlitzWolf AirAux AA-ER1 is a Bluetooth-enabled foldable over-ear headphone. Highlighted with an Auto RGB Light function, this headphone auto changes its light according to your music, thereby creating a dynamic and lively atmosphere. However, if you don’t want the light function you can simply press your volume up/down key for 6 secs to shut off the RGB lights.

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Furnished with a 40mm Dynamic Driver and Graphene Diaphragm, the headphone gives you a powerful 3D stereo sound and shocking bass output that makes you feel every beat and pulse of your music. Moreover, the extremely soft memory-protein earmuffs ensure long-lasting comfort while enjoying your music.

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The headphone comes with a dual connectivity option, wherein you can pair it either with your smartphone via Bluetooth 5.0 or go hands-free by using a TF card and completely eliminate the need for a smartphone. The ultra-long battery life gives you almost 17h of music time with a 3h charge and the ergonomic and portable design makes it a pleasure to carry around.

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Banggood is giving out BlitzWolf AirAux AA-ER1 wireless headphones for $21.99 only. The offer which ends in the next 6 days comes with a new user coupon code and App discounts. Additional shipping charges may be applicable. So grab your BlitzWolf wireless headphones before the offer expires. 

Samsung Galaxy A32 4G Official India pricing revealed

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Balaji S
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Samsung Galaxy A32 4G will go on sale in India from March 5. Now, ahead of the sale, the company has revealed the official price of the device.

Galaxy A32 4G India

As said by Ishan, the official listing of the Samsung Galaxy A32 4G shows that it will sell for Rs.21,999($300). This is for the 6GB RAM, 128GB storage variant(SM-A325F). Thanks to the listing we also know that the device comes in four colors- Awesome Violet, Awesome Black, Awesome Blue, and Awesome White options.

Samsung India website shows that the devices have offers like ₹1,000 cashback on Paytm wallet(1st transaction) and EMI options.

To compare,  the pricing in Russia is RUB 21,990 (~$295) but that is for the 4GB/128GB variant and not 6GB RAM.

Galaxy A32 4G Specifications and Features

Samsung Galaxy A32 4G features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ Infinity-U display with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate, 800 nits brightness, SGS certification for low blue light.

Under the hood, the device features a MediaTek Helio G80 chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. You can also expand the storage via a microSD card slot up to 1TB.

For Cameras, the device has a Quad-camera setup on the back with 64MP f/1.8 main lens, 8MP f/2.2 123-degree ultra-wide lens, a pair of f/2.4 5MP Macro and depth sensors. Upfront, you get a 20MP f/2.2 selfie shooter.

Other features include a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging, USB-C & 3.5mm audio jack ports, in-display fingerprint sensor, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, Samsung’s Knox Security, and One UI.

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Carbon 1 MK II is the world’s first phone with a carbon fiber monocoque

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Sean
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Carbon 1 MK II is the first smartphone in the world to feature a full carbon fiber body. While carbon fiber has been seen in smartphones in the past, it is used in limited amounts due to the fact that it blocks radio waves. But now, the Carbon Mobile team have finally cracked the issue to launch the new device.

Carbon

According to the GSMArena report, the company’s team in Germany has spent year working on this issue. This has allowed the Carbon 1 MK II to be the world’s first smartphone with a carbon fiber monocoque, which means that its external shell is what provides the structural integrity and there are no internal supports. In other words, this also allows the device to be ultra thin and light, measuring in at just 6.3 mm and weighing just 125 grams. In terms of connectivity, the device offers Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD, NFC, GPS/GLONASS/Galileo and a USB-C 3.1 port. There is no 3.5mm headphone jack and it only supports dual SIM 4G. The device is priced at 800 Euros or roughly 962 US Dollars.

The company managed to achieve the use of this material through its proprietary HyRECM technology (Hybrid Radio Enabled Composite Material) that has been developed for over four years. The technology utilizes high quality carbon fibers, which are sourced from Germany with a composite material that allows radio waves to pass through it. While it took the company 3 hours to create such a shell back in 2017, it can now build one in just 30 minutes thanks to various optimizations in the process.

Notably, due to the lack of any internal frame, all of the components are attached to the carbon fiber itself, which enables the use of just 5 percent of plastic. Talking about the specs, Carbon 1 MK II features a 6 inch AMOLED display with FHD+ display with an aspect ratio of 18:9. The device is also protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Helio P90 chipset, paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage.

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Upcoming Smartphones in March 2021: OnePlus, OPPO, Redmi, realme , Samsung, & more!

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Balaji S
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It’s that time of the year when companies flood the market with flagship smartphones. Last month, we predicted that a few of the gaming devices would arrive early but they missed the Feb launch time frame. However, many of them have confirmed their arrival in March and now we are back with the Upcoming Smartphones: March 2021 edition.

Upcoming Smartphones March 2021

As usual, we have a variety of launches scheduled from Asus, Redmi, realme, Nubia, Meizu, OPPO, OnePlus, and more.

Let’s take a look a quick look at the list of confirmed/expected smartphone launches for this month.

11Other Expected launches

  • Samsung Galaxy A52, A72

    • Samsung is geared up to refresh the Ax series in 2021. The South Korean giant will bring the Galaxy A52, A72 most probably this month(without delays). Thanks to leaked info we know that A52 is coming in 4G/5G variants while the A72 is limited to 4G.

  • OPPO F19 Pro, F19 Pro+ 5G

    • OPPO has started teasing the OPPO F19 Pro and F19 Pro+ 5G on Amazon India. Rumored specs of OPPO F19 Pro are  6.4-inch AMOLED punch-hole display, MediaTek Helio P95 chipset, 48MP Quad cameras, 16MP selfie, 4,310mAh battery with 30W charging and sell around ₹20,000.
    • The OPPO F19 Pro+ is said to be a 5G smartphone with the same size as above,  Dimensity 800U chipset, 64MP quad-cameras, 32MP selfie shooter, 4,500mAh battery with 30W charging.

  • Motorola G10, G30, G50, G100

  • POCO X3 Pro

    • POCO is said to launch a ‘Pro’ variant of the X3 Pro in India this month. The device may feature a Snapdragon 855/855+ chipset, 48MP Quad-cameras, Wi-Fi 5GHz,  MIUI 12 out of the box.

  • Vivo X60 series, iQOO 7

    • Vivo is expected to launch about 11 smartphones before the end of April in India. And the X60 series could debut here and Globally(with a few tweaks) in March. Interestingly, the Vivo X50 Pro+ from last year will likely accompany the launch in India.
    • iQOO 7 is rumored to bring two more devices to India in March 2021. And one of them could be the iQOO 7 as it has already appeared on Geekbench.

  • Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro

So these were the upcoming Smartphones for the month of March 2021. Although this was a long list, we hope it was useful and informational.

We will be back next month for another edition until then stay tuned to our social media channels.

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Leaked Redmi Note 10 Unboxing and Hands-on video reveals in-box contents, Specs, and Features

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Balaji S
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Xiaomi is due to launch the Redmi Note 10 series in India and other Global markets on March 4. With less than two days left, the company has already confirmed that the series will feature an AMOLED display and camera sensors up to 108MP. Now, an unboxing video from Pakistan( YouTube Channel: Technology INN) reveals in-box contents, specs, and features of the Redmi Note 10.

Redmi Note 10 unboxing

Among the three devices that are leaked so far, the base variant is said to be the Redmi Note 10. And the unboxing video of this has now been uploaded on YouTube only to be taken down sooner(made Private). However, we have managed to grab some information from it.

As per the video, the device in hand is the 4GB RAM, 128GB storage variant in Onyx Gray Color. The in-box contents are:

  • Redmi Note 10 device- 4GB + 128GB
  • 33W Power Adapter
  • USB-A to USB-C cable
  • Documentation
  • TPU case(Silicone material)

And as per the info on the video and the box, the specs and Features of Redmi Note 10 are as follows:

Redmi Note 10 Specs and Features:

  • 6.43-inch AMOLED DotDisplay
  • Polycarbonate back panel
  • Snapdragon 678 chipset
  • 48MP Quad-cameras
    • Primary: 48MP f/1.79, focal length: 4.74mm, resolution: 8000×6000 pixels, 10x Digital zoom
    • Setup includes Ultrawide and macro lens
  • 13MP selfie camera, focal length: 3.49mm, resolution:  4208×3120 pixels
  • Dual-Speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IR Blaster, Always-on Display
  • 3.5mm audio jack, Type-C port
  • MIUI 12.0.1 based on Android 11
  • Dual-nano SIM + Dedicated microSD card slot

Apart from the 128GB storage, a leak said that the device will also get 6GB RAM and 64 GB storage options. There will likely be two other Green and White color options. The base model of the Redmi Note 10 series is expected to start retailing for around ₹14,999($205).

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Samsung Galaxy Tab SM-T225 gets certified by FCC

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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In late January 2021, a Samsung tablet with model number SM-T225 was spotted on Geekbench. The listing revealed the chipset, RAM capacity, and operating system of the mysterious Galaxy Tab. Now, a little over a month later, this tablet has been certified by FCC.

Samsung Galaxy Tab SM-T225 FCC Featured
Samsung Galaxy Tab SM-T225 | Source: FCC

The FCC certification (via GoAndroid) of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab SM-T225 does not disclose much about this tablet. Except for the fact that it is an ODM (Huaqin Telecom Technology Co., Ltd.) product with support for WiFi, Bluetooth, and LTE. 

But the listing mentions the tablet to be backed by a battery manufactured by SCUD (Fujian) Electronics Co., Ltd. Searching its model number HQ-3565S on TÜV Rheinland we found it to have a capacity of 5,100mAh. Also, the tablet will be shipping with an EP-TA200 adapter, which is nothing but Samsung’s 15W Adaptive Fast Charging charger.

Further, the sketch meant for label location exposes the rear design. The design looks similar to that of the recently leaked Galaxy Tab A7 Lite and Galaxy Tab A 8.4″ (2021). We think the SM-T225 cannot be the latter as its 3.5mm headphone jack sits at the bottom and not at the top, as on the Galaxy Tab 8.4″ (2021).

Hence, there’s a high chance that the Samsung Galaxy Tab SM-T225 could be the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite with an 8.7-inch display and slim metal design. Lastly, according to Geekbench, it will feature MediaTek Helio P22T (aka P22 Tab) SoC, 3GB RAM, and Android 11.

 

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Nubia Red Magic Watch showcased with 5 colored straps, including leather

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Sean
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Earlier today, President of Nubia, Ni Fei, shared a new image poster of the Red Magic Watch. The upcoming wearable is set to be announced on 4th March 2021 and the new image showcased the device in five different color variants, including a leather version as well.

On his official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website, the senior executive share the image which highlighted five different color variants, including Orange, Silver, Black, Gray, and Brown. Notably, the gray and brown versions are made from leather, offering a more premium option. For those unaware, the Red Magic Watch will sport a 1.39 inch AMOLED display housed in an alloy case, offering up to 15 days of battery life. It supports the usual features like heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, along with blood oxygen detection as well.

Nubia

Furthermore, it can also detect exercise and other sports related activities, which includes 16 sports modes. In terms of protection, the smartwatch is waterproof up to 50 meters and also arrives with football sports mode as well, which can record a heat map based on running and sports condition over the course of the entire game. The Red Magic Watch from Nubia is set to launch later this week, along with the Red Magic 6 flagship gaming smartphone. So stay tuned, as we will be covering the launch event and providing updates.

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