Huawei Mate X2 arrives with a new folding design, 90Hz displays, Leica cameras, and a high price tag

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Feb 22, 2021

In the pandemic era, health and hygiene have become extremely important. With the impending threat from covid 19, it’s sensible to invest in a good quality pulse oximeter and for the next 20 hours, Banggood is giving the Boxym oFit-2 pulse oximeter for $14.55 only.

Boxym oFit-2 finger clamp pulse oximeter can accurately determine your SpO2 (blood oxygen saturation levels) and pulse rate. SpO2 rate helps you to determine the health of your lungs and accurate reading of the pulse rate is important to determine the overall health of your body.

The oximeter comes with an alert alarm function set for alerting abnormal pulse or SpO2 rate and a regular pulse rate sound which beeps as and when your pulse is detected, indicating your pulse beating rate. The lightweight and compact device comes with a multi-direction display screen and auto shut-off function.

The oximeter is available for $14.55 for the next 20 hours only. So grab this flash deal before it expires.

Super Deal: Grab MIJIA Mini Thermos, White for $13.88 (original price $18)

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Feb 22, 2021

Gearbest is giving a fantastic limited-time offer on Mijia Mini Thermos White edition. The 350ml thermos which retails at around $18 is available at a discounted price of $13.88 only.

A thermos bottle is necessary to keep your liquid hot in the winters and cool in the summers. Mijia Mini thermos, 350 ml is your perfect companion to carry hot or cold water as per your needs. The stylish and sleek thermos is lightweight to carry and fashionable enough to flaunt. Made from food-grade stainless steel, the bottle is resistant to oxidation and corrosion and pretty simple to clean and maintain. This means summer or winter, travel or work, this bottle is suitable for almost every occasion.

This elegant thermos which costs $18 is available for $13.88 only. The offer is valid for just one day on the white color variant. Though additional shipping charges are applicable on the product, this beautiful thermos bottle at $13.88 is a pretty sweet deal. So if you are planning to purchase a thermos be sure to check out this deal.

Alleged Meizu 18 Specs leaked, could feature Snapdragon 870 chipset

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Feb 22, 2021

Meizu recently hinted that it is going to stick to flagships at least for the future. Its flagship for 2021 is expected to be the Meizu 18 devices. Now, a screenshot has been doing the rounds online that reveals the alleged specs of the flagship.

A screenshot posted by a Weibo user shows a screenshot of settings in a Meizu smartphone. As you can see below, the model number is M181Q. Now, if you recall, two devices with similar model number was spotted on 3C certification a bit earlier. Just like the leak, the settings show that it is Meizu 18.

Now, we aren’t sure of the authenticity of this screenshot so let’s take it with a pinch of salt. Also, the specs listed on the screenshot are quite intriguing. The device seems to be powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset and Flyme OS 8.3.0.0A based on Android 11.

In the past, Meizu has stuck to the Qualcomm 8xx but it would be interesting to see it avoiding the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 888 this time. Moving on, the Meizu 18 could also have 8GB RAM, 256GB storage as one of its variants.

Other specs listed include a Triple-camera setup with a 64MP main lens, and two other 12MP + 5MP sensors. Having said that, Meizu has teased that it would unveil something tomorrow(Feb. 23) at 10 AM Beijing Time which according to its poll on Weibo hints at a new Flyme OS version based on Android 11.

It wouldn’t be surprising if the brand starts teasing the new flagship series from tomorrow either. Speaking of which, the Meizu 18 series will likely have two devices- Meizu 18 and Meizu 18 Pro.

The duo is expected to feature a flat punch-hole Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 3,910mAh and 4,410mAh batteries respectively.

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LG W41, W41+, and W41 Pro launched in India with Helio G35 and 5,000mAh battery

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 22, 2021

LG has launched three new smartphones in India called LG W41, LG W41+, and LG W41 Pro. The trio is basically the same phone with different storage configurations. Let us take a look at their specs, features, price, and availability in this article.

LG W41, W41+, W41 Pro Specifications and Features

The LG W41 series flaunts a 6.55-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels (HD+) and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen has a pixel density of 268 PPI, 400 nits peak brightness level, and a punch-hole for the front-facing camera.

The devices sport a quad-camera setup on the back consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 5MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, the handsets feature an 8MP snapper.

As for the chipset, all three of them are powered by MediaTek Helio G35 SoC. But they sport different amounts of RAM and internal storage. The standard LG W41 comes in 4GB + 64GB configuration, the LG W41+ has 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, and the LG W41 Pro comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage.

On the connectivity front, the phones support dual-SIM, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS. Other features include a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, dedicated Google Assistant Key, USB Type-C, Android 10, and a 5,000mAh battery.

Last but not least, the LG W41 series comes in two colors (Laser Blue and Magic Blue), measures 166.5×77.3×9.3mm in dimensions, and weighs 201g.

LG W41, W41+, W41 Pro Pricing and Availability

The LG W41 series will be available at leading retail stores across India for the following price tags.

LG W41 (4GB + 64GB) – ₹13,490 ($186)
LG W41+ (4GB + 128GB) – ₹14,490 ($200)
LG W41 Pro (6GB + 128GB) – ₹ 15,490 ($214)

ASUS ROG Phone 5 tops DXOMARK Audio charts ahead of March 10 launch

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Feb 22, 2021

ASUS ROG Phone 5 is set to launch on March 10. Ahead of the launch in a couple of weeks, DXOMARK has come out with an exclusive Audio review and the ROG Phone 5 has topped the charts.

According to the report, ROG Phone 5 gets an overall Audio score of 79. As of today, this is the highest ever score on the Rankings chart. The device, not only beats Xiaomi’s Mi 10 Pro(76 points) but also does well compared to the predecessor.

Compared to the ROG Phone 3 from last year(75 points), the successor apparently does well in both playback and recording with 78 and 79 points respectively. Specifically, it aces the Playback section with good dynamics, spatial, and artifacts scores. It also has good timbre, clear tonal balance, and bass precision.

However, few cons like slightly lesser overall volume and pumping effects at max volume might irk some users. Regarding the recording feature, the report says that the ASUS‘ 2021 ROG flagship has a tonal fidelity, realistic spatial traits, accurate envelope rendering(The envelope of a sound wave for finding quality).

It also has a good maximum recording level and mic pickup but has slight distortions at some point.

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is expected to feature a 6.78-inch OLED screen, Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with up to 16GB RAM. The device will likely feature a 6,000mAh battery with 65W rapid charging.

Other than this, the DXOMARK Audio report also gives us a good look at the Dot-Matrix LED on the rear panel. As you can see above, it can be used to show signs, messages, and logos on the back(in the case of ROG Laptops). However, we need to see how ASUS optimizes it for smartphones.

Also, the report confirms the presence of a 3.5mm audio jack, Dual-Front facing speakers with Dirac tuning technology.

Apart from this, ASUS is also likely launching a variant without the Dot-Matrix display and it could launch a bit cheaper than the one above.

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Super Deal: OnePlus Nord N10 5G available for $259 at AliExpress (original price $299)

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Feb 22, 2021

Great News! AliExpress is offering a fantastic deal on OnePlus Nord N10 5G, global version. One of the best mid-rangers in the OnePlus line-up, Nord N10 5G, which usually retails at $299 is available for as little as $259 at AliExpress.

OnePlus Nord N10 5G is one of the finest mid-rangers available in the market. The smartphone which comes with a snapdragon 690 octa-core processor is powered by a 4300mAh battery with a warp charge 30T fast charging technology. This means your Nord N10 will charge from 0 to 70% within just 30 minutes. A quad rear camera set up with a 64MP main camera is adequate for your daily needs and the 16MP selfie cam, gives you Instagram-worthy decent photographs.

The smartphone comes with a 6.49-inch display and the standard Android10, Oxygen OS 10.5. The 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM are sufficient for your average daily needs and excellent build quality and stylish design make it a pleasure to carry around.

OnePlus Nord N10 5G which usually retails at $299 is available for $259 (China Warehouse) and $269 (EU Warehouse) on the application of coupon: OPN26910. With a free shipping option and a new user discount, this deal from AliExpress is too good to ignore. So grab your Nord N10 5G before the deal expires.

Doogee S86 rugged smartphone goes official with a massive 8500 mAh battery, 6.1-inch display and 6GB RAM for $299.99

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 22, 2021

Doogee is doing phenomenal work by introducing new smartphones featuring highly anticipated specifications. The company announced Doogee S86 featuring a massive 8500 mAh battery that can withstand for 2-4 days without charging. This is another powerful smartphone like the predecessors such as S88 Plus and S96 Pro.

Must See: DOOGEE S59 Pro rugged phone with a 10050mAh battery launching on Dec. 15

The Doogee S86 is a highly durable smartphone that equally delivers impressive performance. It has several other advantages like a massive battery, excellent performance and a fully rugged design.

Mighty Design

Doogee S86 is a perfect smartphone that carries a perfect balance between design and performance. It is beautifully crafted and diligently designed to withstand major and minor impacts. It can be a perfect companion for outdoor adventure enthusiasts and users who often travel a lot.

Large Battery

Doogee S86 houses an astounding 8500 mAh battery that supports 24W Type-C first charge. It provides a backup for 2-4 days and can remain on standby for 27 days. Its massive battery supports 29 hours of continuous calling.

Best Performance

The smartphone hosts an Helio P60 octa-core processor coupled with a GPU that works in unison to handle all the tasks. It is coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 internal storage. It measures 164.6 x 81.2 x 16.8mm in size.

Doogee S86 is a perfect combination of a beautiful design and performance. It can provide you with the needed security at odd times.

It is an IP68 and IP69K certified device that can resist water, drop and dust.

The interested users can grab the smartphone via AliExpress for the retail price of $299.99. Moreover, you can stay connected with Doogee social media to keep an eye on giveaways. The user can win Doogee S86, X95 Pro and the Doogee CR1 smartwatch for free by entering the giveaway. However, the results will be announced on February 25.

Related: Doogee S88 Plus goes official with Helio P70, 8GB RAM, triple-rear camera and a 10000 mAh battery

Supposed iQOO 7 for India spotted on Geekbench

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Feb 22, 2021

iQOO is rumored to launch two or more Smartphones in India starting next month i.e., March. Accordingly, the company’s supposed Indian variants are doing the rounds on Geekbench. Today, yet another device has been spotted and it could be the iQOO 7 from China.

An iQOO device with model number I2009 appears on the Geekbench 5 listing(courtesy of Abhishek Yadav) with 1,130 single and 3,690 multi-core scores respectively. If you recall, the iQOO 7 for China(V2049A) was also spotted on Geekbench before its launch with similar results.

And in case you don’t know, the model numbers of iQOO are different for regions like India. For instance, the iQOO 3 that’s selling in India has a model number I1928 however its Chinese model number is V1955A. Having said that, looking at the past, it’s very well possible that the current listing with I2009 could be the next iQOO 7.

Now, keep in mind that we already have another ‘I2012‘ iQOO device on Geekbench with Snapdragon 870 chipset. Vivo hasn’t launched this device yet and it is expected to the iQOO Neo5.

Anyway, the Geekbench listing also shows that Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset runs the show(board name: Lahaina) which is a no-brainer. We can also expect the device to feature up to 12GB of RAM, and run Android 11(Based on OriginOS).

iQOO 7 in China features a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, Triple-camera setup having a 48MP f/1.79 main lens(with OIS), a 16MP selfie camera, 4,000mAh battery with 120W FlashCharge, dual-SIM with 5G support, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC.

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POCO M3 sold over 250,000 units in India in less than 10 days

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Feb 22, 2021

POCO India is a bit unique from the Global division. Recently, the company announced a new ‘Made Of Mad’ mascot. Also, it has not only brought more budget-smartphones to India but has managed to sell out more units in a short span of time. The latest to join the list is POCO M3 with its sale numbers on Flipkart.

POCO in a press note said that it has already sold over 250,000 units of POCO M3 in under two weeks(10 days to be precise) of online sales in India. If you recall, the company announced the budget smartphone in the country on Feb. 2. However, it went on sale for the first time only a week later.

This also comes after the company’s official announcement about selling 150,000+ units on the First sale that happened on Feb. 9. POCO also says that it has raked over 30 lakh POCO Fans and customer response on Flipkart.

In case you don’t know, POCO has been selling its devices(incl. POCO M3) online exclusively via the e-commerce platform Flipkart. Considering this a single channel, we can only imagine the numbers going up if it were more.

POCO M3 launched with specs like 6.53-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 662 chipset, 6,000mAh battery, and Leather-finish rear panel starts at ₹10,999($151.87). Although the price compared to the other regions is a bit steep, it’s definitely a good value compared to rivals in India.

That said, if you are someone who failed to grab yourself a POCO M3 fear not as the next sale is Tomorrow i.e., February 23 at 12 PM IST(UTC+ 05:30). It comes in Yellow, Cool Blue, and Power Black color variants and has 6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage options.

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Xiaomi teases the RedmiBook Pro’s display, features ultra thin bezels

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Feb 22, 2021

Earlier today (22nd February 2021), Xiaomi shared a new teaser. This one was for its upcoming RedmiBook Pro laptop, which will feature ultra thin bezels on three sides. The company added that the display will “be the most Pro screen ever.”

The popular smartphone maker shared the image poster on its official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website. As per similar teasers that the Chinese tech giant shared before, the upcoming RedmiBook Pro will arrive with Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake H35 series processors and will feature up to an Nvidia GeForce MX450 mobile graphics card. Furthermore, the laptop’s display will sport 2K resolution along with NVMe SSD storage.

Other feature include a Type C (Thunderbolt 4) port, PD charging, fingerprint scanner, backlight keyboard, and a new metallic body as well. Looking at the poster, one can also observe an HDMI port, while the notebook arrives with a full sized keyboard, which also offers backlighting. Recently, the company had also said that it had learned from customer feedback and will always include in built cameras on every laptops that will launch in the future.

The new RedmiBook Pro laptop will be launched on the 25th of February, during the launch conference of its sub brand’s Redmi K40 series. So stay tuned as we will be covering the launch event, and any other teasers that the company might share.

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Xiaomi sold the highest number of TVs in China in 2020

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Feb 22, 2021

Back in 2013, Xiaomi entered the smart TV market. Now, the company is one of most popular brands, especially in the Asian markets and has even registered the highest number of sales in its home country, China, in 2020.

Nearly 8 years after it first entered the market, the Chinese tech giant has seen great success and has become one of the market leaders as well. Earlier today (22nd February 2021), the company announced that last year, its smart TV portfolio achieved the highest number of shipments in China. Notably, this marks the second consecutive year that the popular electronics maker has led the market. The company shared the achievement on its official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website, and even share an image poster.

Furthermore, the MyDrivers report also added that its popular budget unit, Redmi, also saw great success last year. The subsidiary also manufactures smart TVs and arrived fourth on the ranking list. Interestingly, the company also added that it would announcing something new tomorrow (23rd February 2021). Unfortunately, it is unknown at the moment whether the company is aiming to launch a new smart TV or another new device from a different product line. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional updates are available.

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OPPO Reno5 F makes its global debut in Kenya, Reno5 tags along

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 22, 2021

Last week, OPPO revealed that it will be launching the OPPO Reno5 series in Kenya. As expected, the handsets are now official in the country. The Chinese smartphone maker has announced two models for the country, namely OPPO Reno5 and OPPO Reno5 F. The former is a known phone, whereas the latter has made its global debut in Kenya, which is interesting.

OPPO Reno5 F Specifications, Features, and Price

The OPPO Reno5 F is the latest model in the Reno5 series of smartphones. The company is known for debuting new models first in Asian countries. But for the first time, OPPO has made a global debut of its device in Africa, Kenya to be exact.

Unfortunately, the brand has not revealed the entire specs of this handset. Because the phone will go on sale a month later on March 22. But interested customers can pre-order it from February 23 to March 21.

Pre-ordering customers will get a couple of freebies like OPPO Enco W11 TWS and a 6-month screen protection plan. Above all, the OPPO Reno5 F is priced at KSh 31,999 ($292).

Talking about specifications, the device flaunts a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a punch-hole at the top left corner nesting a 32MP selfie camera. There’s no info on the chipset but the smartphone is said to come with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

The backside of the phone sports a new design with a quad-camera setup, shiny finish, and OPPO branding. This camera array includes a 48 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 2MP monochrome sensor for portraits, and a 2MP macro snapper.

Further, the device runs ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11 and is backed by a 4,310mAh battery with support for 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 proprietary fast charging protocol.

Last but not least, the OPPO Reno5 F comes in two colors, namely Fluid Black and Fantastic Purple.

OPPO Reno5 Kenya Price

On the other hand, the OPPO Reno5 is the same device that debuted in the SEA region in late December. It arrives in two colors (Starry Black, Fantasy Silver) and costs KSh 41,999 ($383).

This handset will be also available for pre-order starting tomorrow (February 23) but only till March 1. Because unlike the Reno5 F, the regular Reno5 will go on sale on March 2 itself.

As far as freebies are concerned, customers who pre-order this smartphone offline will be getting a unit of OPPO Enco W11 TWS, OPPO I’m Reno Backpack, and a 6-month screen protection plan. Whereas, online pre-orders include an unnamed Bluetooth speaker instead of the screen protection plan,

LG halts development for three smartphones, including the LG Rollable: Report

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Feb 22, 2021

LG Electronics has been teasing its futuristic rollable smartphone since last year. But now, it seems that the company is halting development for this device along with two other innovative handsets as well.

According to a BizChosun report, the South Korean tech giant has stopped the developed of three OLED display projects. These displays were supposed to be housed on upcoming innovative smartphones, including the LG rollable, and other foldable devices as well. Furthermore, the projects were also being co developed by known display maker BOE. Reportedly, BOE is now reviewing a claim regarding development costs to LG.

The primary reason for the company halting development on its smartphone project is likely its lagging mobile division. For those unaware, the brand has been seeing lackluster sales in the last couple of years. To combat this, the company had aimed to launch innovative devices in the future, but weak sales for handsets like the LG Wing might have affected the company’s decision. During CES 2021, LG had teased its first rollable smartphone, which could have its display size expand or retract.

At the moment, it is unknown what amount BOE is looking to charge LG with regarding the matter. Additionally, an industry insider stated that “Because the development cost per smartphone model is about 10 million dollars based on Korean panel makers, we are looking for a smaller amount from the BOE. The source further added that “we set the mass production target as low as 100,000 units, we will not or have accumulated a lot of supplies.”

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Flash Deal: Oukitel WP6 Global Version available for $194.99 (Original Price $290)

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Feb 22, 2021

Are you planning to buy a budget smartphone but with smart and rugged looks, then check out this fantastic deal from Banggood on the OUKITEL WP6 smartphone (high edition).

The high edition version which generally sells for $290 is available for a discounted price of $194.99 only.

Oukitel WP6 (High Edition) comes with a 6.3-inch FHD display and a 10000mAh battery. It has a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP main camera and 5MP + 2MP secondary cameras. The 16MP front camera suffices all your selfie needs and the super night mode automatically senses the light strength and brings out detailed and sharp night shots. Oukitel WP6 comes with a side fingerprint and facial recognition unlocking system and the 6 GB RAM + 128GB ROM along with the Helio P70 processor makes this a powerful smartphone, in the given price range.

Oukitel WP6 (High Edition) which generally retails at $290 is available for $194.99. The deal is relevant for the orange color variant and valid only for the next two days. Additional shipping charges may be applicable. So grab this stylish smartphone asap.

Alleged iQOO Neo5 India variant with Snapdragon 870 spotted at Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 22, 2021

A new iQOO labeled as “iQOO I2012” has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking platform. The identity of this phone is not known yet. The presence of the letter “I” in its label suggests that it could be an Indian variant of the mysterious iQOO phone. Since it is powered by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform, it seems that it could be the upcoming iQOO Neo5 smartphone.

The iQOO 3 smartphone which debuted in February last year is the only iQOO that has ever launched in India. The model number of the device is I1928. This suggests that the newly spotted iQOO I2012 could be an Indian variant of a new iQOO phone.

Finally iQOO India is Alive ✌️✌️✌️
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Vivo I2012 model no spotted on geekbench which clearly belongs to iQOO India series.
-Snapdragon 870 (May be iQOO Neo 5)
-Android 11
-8GB Ramhttps://t.co/7oWCLrhIps https://t.co/DV2PU9PBvG pic.twitter.com/j88xnSECwC

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) February 22, 2021

The iQOO I2012 smartphone has appeared multiple times on the Geekbench 5 benchmarking platform. One of the listings shows that it has scored 951 in the single-core and 3339 in the multi-core test. All the listing shows that the phone is powered by a Qualcomm chip that is mentioned as ‘kona.’ The source code mentions that the chip clocks at 3.19GHz, which is a clear hint that it is powered by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform.

All the listings show that the device has 8 GB of RAM and it runs on Android 11 OS. This device could be the Snapdragon 870 SoC-powered iQOO Neo5 that is expected to launch in China in March.

Recent reports have revealed that iQOO is gearing to launch around two or three phones in India. It is speculated that one of them is a Snapdragon 888 SoC-powered iQOO 7 flagship. Now that the alleged Indian variant of the iQOO Neo5 has been spotted at Geekbench, it may go official soon in the country. So far, reports have revealed that Neo5 will be arriving in China with specs like a 120Hz AMOLED display with punch-hole design, SD870 chip, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB storage, a 4,400mAh battery with 66W fast charging support, a triple camera system featuring a Sony IMX598 48-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel superwide lens, and a 2-megapixel lens.

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Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds’ design has just been leaked

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