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.
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.
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.
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OPPO F19 Pro
OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G
That said, you can take a look at the specs of the OPPO F19 series below:
OPPO F19 series- Specifications and Features(Expected)
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.
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.
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.
Give a new look to your Portrait shots with these new filters of the #realme8Pro: 👉Neon Portrait 👉Dynamic Bokeh Portrait 👉AI Color Portrait
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The first-ever 120Hz AMOLED display on #RedmiNote10Series, all you need to help challenge your boundaries.
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.
After getting a lot of certifications, realme C21 is finally hitting the stores. The device will debut in Malaysia on March 5.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Banggood is giving out BlitzWolf AirAux AA-ER1 wireless headphones for $21.99only. 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 will go on sale in India from March 5. Now, ahead of the sale, the company has revealed the official price of the device.
As said by Ishan, the official listing of the Samsung Galaxy A32 4Gshows 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.
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.
According to the GSMArenareport, 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.
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.
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
Motorola is expected to bring a whole new G-series of devices in 2021. Of this, the Motorola G10, G30, G50, G100 are said to debut very soon and it could be this month.
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
Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro is expected to debut with features like 6.81-inch 2K quad-curved 120Hz display, Snapdragon 888 chipset, Triple-cameras with Samsung ISOCELL GN2 50MP main lens, a Periscope Telephoto sensor(up to 120X digital zoom), 5,000mAh battery with a rumored 67W wireless charging.
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.
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.
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:
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).
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 | 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.
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.
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.
AliExpress is giving this amazing deal on the Baseus Sunshine Series Human Body Induction entrance light. The PIR sensor-enabled light which usually retails for $25 is now available for $15.78 only.
Baseus has designed the ultimate entrance light by combining the dual technology of PIR and Human Body Induction. As soon as you open the door, this entrance lamp greets you with warm and cozy light and the specific backlighting design cuts off any direct light thereby protecting your eyes from a sudden bright and dazzling glare. The dual induction technology brings you a highly accurate sensor that lights up the lamp as soon as you open the door.
A low-power-consuming design combined with a large battery gives you almost 5 months of charge on induction mode. Thereafter you can quickly charge the lamp using a USB plug. The lamp is not directly mounted on the wall but instead firmly attached to a custom-made magnetic base which means you can easily remove the light at will and carry it around as per your need.
Though designed to be used as an entrance light, Baseus Sunshine Series Human Body Induction light can be easily used as a night lamp as it gives you a warm yet dim light, perfect for your bedside, bathroom, or even aisle use.
For a limited period, AliExpress is selling this light for a discounted price of $15.78.The light is available in two variants viz: Natural light and White light and comes with free shipping to the US when ordered from the China Warehouse. Additional new user coupon is also available on this device. So go grab this amazing deal before it expires.
Ever since Lenovo bought Motorola, we haven’t really come across a smartphone that was both powerful and exciting for regular consumers. Especially in China, we have been waiting for an interesting model for a while. But this year, that wait ended with the launch of the new Motorola Edge S. As the first Snapdragon 870 smartphone, the brand is trying to regain its footing in the mobile industry. So let’s see how good the Motorola Edge S in real life.
Motorola Edge S Review: Box Contents
Although it comes in a compact box, Motorola has, thankfully, decided to still include a charger and cable inside the box. It is worth mentioning that the Edge S’ case did not come separately in the box, rather it was already installed on the phone. I guess this should be the secret of how it is possible to make the box so small when there is a charger included.
Motorola Edge S Review: Design
If there was one word to describe the hands-on experience, it would be “Rough”.
The phone weighs 215 grams and is 9.69mm thick. Add a 6.7″ screen to this and the phone feels very bulky. The good thing is that the screen aspect ratio is 21:9, so it’s not particularly hard to grip. On the front, you’ll find a 1080p dual hole-punch screen with a 90hz refresh rate. It is rare that the two holes are not combined into one oval shape. The back cover reflects purple or blue light when viewed at different angles. It looks like glass but is actually plastic. There is a fingerprint sensor on the side and even a headphone jack, which was surprising.
And there is an additional multifunction button. It can be customized to open programs with one click. Double tapping on the fingerprint sensor can also trigger a similar function.
However, some details of the Edge S are not quite good enough. For example, the screen protector is smaller than the screen size, resulting in the edges not being covered. There is almost no oleophobic layer on the screen and back cover. So the entire phone will be covered in fingerprints after a few hours of handling, which makes the display very shabby. The top and bottom bezels are also very wide.
Yes, I agree it retails for a cheap price tag but there are plenty of phones in its price range that are more refined than this. Unfortunately, if you are someone who wants a phone that feels premium, the Edge S may not live up to your expectations.
That said, I know that users who actually get this phone will be for its processor. This year’s Snapdragon 888 was too powerful resulting in overheating issues.
So can the Edge S with Snapdragon 870 give us a satisfactory performance?
Motorola Edge S Review: Snapdragon 870 Gaming & Performance
On Antutu Benchmark the phone scored a respectable 640,000 while in 3DMARK it got around 4900. Compared to the Mi 11’s Snapdragon 888 the gap is still very obvious. But Benchmark tests only show their peak performance, and gaming is the only real way to check the true level of sustained performance output for a smartphone.
So let’s play some games on the device.
PUBG naturally goes without saying, ran almost always at 60 fps. Genshin Impact was better optimized for the Snapdragon 888 chip after a recent update. We compare this to the re-tested Mi 11. The Edge S has an average frame rate of only 47 fps. Whereas the Mi 11 can reach 53 fps.
The Edge S averaged 48 fps in BrightRidge while the Mi 11 averaged 52 fps. So there is a visible difference in performance in terms of numbers. But in terms of real-world experience, the Snapdragon 870 still has the edge. The Snapdragon 888’s frame rate plummets when it overheats, which can be noticeably felt. But the Snapdragon 870 is largely immune to this phenomenon.
And the Edge S tops out at around 50°C. However, the Mi 11 can reach up to 55°C. It’s already hard to hold the phone when you are gaming. So if the Edge S is used as a phone dedicated to gaming, I think it’s still good.
Motorola Edge S Review: Camera
Main Camera
Next, we put the focus on the Camera system of the Motorola Edge S. Let’s start with the Edge S’ camera setup. The four rear cameras consist of a 64mp main camera, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP portrait depth of field lens, and a TOF lens. The daytime performance of the main camera is relatively good, with natural colors. Apart from the highlights and purple-fringing issue, which were not so well controlled, the camera quality was quite satisfactory for a phone at this price point.
Night Camera Samples
The nighttime performance is not as good as the daytime. Highlights overflow, details in dark are lost and noise is noticeable. Turning on night mode only improves the exposure imbalance, but the other shortcomings remain the same.
64MP Mode
At night, it’s fine for recording. But note that you can’t expect much from its video performance in low light. We also tested the Ultra-Resolution mode. This mode outputs 64MP photos. But the difference in sharpness compared to the straight-out 16MP photos is not very noticeable.
Ultra Wide Camera
The ultra-wide camera performs similarly when compared to the main camera, although the purple-fringing issue is much worse in the daytime. In low light, the performance of the ultra-wide camera is worse than the main camera, and there is no night mode for the ultra-wide camera. So it’s best to stick to brighter places if you want to take pictures with an ultra-wide camera.
Macro Camera
The ultra-wide camera can also take macro photos. The photos are good. But because there is no OIS, you need to keep your hand very steady when you shoot.
Motorola Edge S Review: Battery
The back cover is made of plastic, so you must be wondering why the phone is still so heavy? The reason is that it comes with a huge 5000mAh battery. But the battery life is not just about battery capacity, it’s also about optimizations. One hour of 1080p internet video consumes 14%, one hour of web browsing consumes 11%, half an hour of Genshin Impact consumes 12% and 20 minutes of BrightRidge consumes 13%. A day without charging should not be a problem.
However, the maximum charging power is limited to 20 Watts. You only get 37% charge in half an hour and 68% in one hour. A full charge takes close to two hours, which is a long time of waiting. If you forget to charge it before going to bed, it’s still a pain to get the Edge S completely charged.
Motorola Edge S Review: Verdict
So after looking at all the configurations, do you think the Motorola Edge S is worth buying?
Well, it’s not great in a lot of areas. But with the Snapdragon 870 and 5000mah battery, and a very cost-effective price, it makes for an excellent gaming smartphone. If you’re on a budget and want a gaming phone, you should definitely consider it.
The launch of the Meizu 18 series is just around the corner. The device is set to launch tomorrow (3rd March 2021) and the company just released new teaser for its upcoming flagship earlier today (2nd March 2021).
In the new teaser, the Chinese smartphone maker showcases its devices camera system. The Meizu 18 features SMA (shape memory alloy motor) optical image stabilization, which is similar to the one found in the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and P40 Pro flagships. This OIS system is designed for smartphones with multiple camera system. Its a compact OIS system, which is helpful in saving internal space in smartphones.
Furthermore, the company also teased the sensor on its high end Pro variant as well. The Meizu 18 Pro will arrives with the Samsung GN1 50 megapixel image sensor, which arrives with various optimization for low light photography. The new sensor supports Dual PD and Tetracell technology with 1.2μm pixels and a pixel size of 1/1.3 inch. It is also capable of quad binning to output images in 12.5 megapixel, making a single pixel 2.4μm.
While the new lineup launches tomorrow, a few specifications have been already been leaked. The 18 Pro will be featuring a 6.2-inch curved edge OLED display with a punch-hole placed at the top-center. It is likely to support a Full HD+ resolution. On the other side, the Meizu 18 Pro could be housing a larger screen with a QHD+ resolution and a 120Hzz refresh rate support. Under the hood, it will house the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage.
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Yeelight 1SE Smart LED Bulb is a one-stop solution for your lighting needs. The 6W compact bulb comes with 16 million color options and a color temperature adjustment function. This means you will always find a color that suits your mood and the smart bulb can adjust the texture and temperature of your light thereby creating different environments as per your need. For eg: The cool bright white light can be used for studying or work and the warm yellow light with its different tones can be used to set up a cozy and relaxing evening environment.
The advanced voice control function enables you to switch on and off the bulb from the comfort of your seat. All you need is a Google Assistant, Alexa, Samsung Smart Things, or Mijia App. The smart bulb is compatible with all of the above devices and can be controlled with a simple voice command.
Another cool function is the color picking ability wherein when you point the scanner ( from the app) to a particular object, the bulb changes its color to that of the object, in real-time. This means you can easily change your smart bulb color to match your background by simply pointing at any background object. Additional features like the music sync function and the moonlight mode for your sleep make this smart bulb a must for your home.
The low-power-consuming Yeelight 1SE Smart LED Bulb usually retails at $20. But only for the next 30 hours, Gearbest is giving this smart bulb at $14.99. This offer is applicable only on shipments from China Warehouse and additional shipping charges may be applicable.
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