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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Balaji S

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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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Sean

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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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Sean

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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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Sean

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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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Sean

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Feb 22, 2021

A new image has just surfaced of a Sony truly wireless earbuds, which might be the WF-1000XM4 earphones. The photo was posted on Reddit, with the earbuds design being revealed through its packaging box.

According to a TheWalkManBlog, Reddit User Key_Attention4766 shared the image, which was also posted on Imgur. The picture is described as the “packaging box sleeve of the WF-1000XM4.” In other words, this might be the first look of the upcoming earbuds, with its design being in full view. Looking at the image, it can be observed that the earbuds feature a bean like design with top having, what appears to be, a microphone.

Furthermore, the Sony logo can be seen in gold, which is similar to the ones seen on the WH-1000XM4 and WF-1000XM3. Although, a notable difference is that the branding is on the side rather than the top, being in full view at the exterior region. One can also observe a fold accented piece on the side, which looks like an external noise cancellation microphone. This design change arrives as a welcomed touch as it offers a premium aesthetic as well.

Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report, so take this image with a pinch of salt. The design in the Sony WF-1000XM4 go against previous forms that might be indicative of a fake image. The “WF-1000XM4” branding’s font on the box is also thinner than the ones seen in the previously launched variants. In other words, there are a few inconsistencies that might be intentional from the company. But, we will have to wait for an official company announcement to know for sure.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro design revealed through a leaked shot of retail box

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 22, 2021

Xiaomi’s sub-brand is all set to unleash the Redmi Note 10 series of smartphones on Wednesday. Ahead of the launch, a leaked snapshot of a retail box of the Redmi Note 10 Pro has appeared on Twitter. The image has revealed the appearance of the smartphone from the front and rear sides.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro box package does not mention whether it is a 5G device. The selfie camera punch-hole of the device seems smaller than the previous generation. It is not clear whether the Redmi Note 10 Pro has a side-facing fingerprint sensor.

The camera module of the Note 10 Pro has four cameras and an LED flash unit. It is speculated to arrive in colors like blue, bronze, and gray. However, in the image, the handset seems to be shown in an orangish hue.

Redmi Note 10 Pro specifications

The Redmi Note 10 Pro could be flaunting an IPS panel that produces a 120Hz refresh rate. There are conflicting rumors that claimed that it could be featuring an AMOLED display.

The Snapdragon 732G that fueled the POCO X3 smartphone last year could be powering the Redmi Note 10 Pro. For photography, it could be fitted with a 64-megapixel quad-camera array. While it is expected to arrive with a 5,050mAh battery, there is now word on its fast-charging capabilities.

It is speculated that the smartphone may hit the Indian markets in variants like 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GBR AM + 128 GB storage.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max could be the first 5G-ready Note series phone from the brand. Head on to this post to know what the rumor mill is saying about it.

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Redmi 9 Power 6GB + 128GB variant launched in India for ₹12,999 ($180)

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 22, 2021

Xiaomi India has officially launched a new 6GB + 128GB variant of Redmi 9 Power in the country. The new version of the smartphone is priced at ₹12,999 ($180). It is available for purchase starting February 22 (today) from Mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Homes, and Mi Studios. The latest variant of the device will be also sold by partner retailers across the country in the coming days.

The Redmi 9 Power available in India is basically the Redmi Note 9 4G, which was first unveiled in China. This handset is also known as Redmi 9T in other markets.

The smartphone flaunts a 6.53-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) IPS LCD panel with a dewdrop notch, 19:5:9 aspect ratio, 400 nits typical brightness, Gorilla Glass 3 protection, and TÜV Rheinland-certified Reading mode. The device features a plastic build and comes in four colors, namely Mighty Black, Blazing Blue, Electric Green, and Fiery Red.

It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC paired with 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB (UFS 2.1)/128GB (UFS 2.2) internal storage. On the connectivity front, the handset supports dual-SIM, 4G, VoLTE, dual-band WiFi, VoWiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou).

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For optics, it houses a quad-camera setup on the rear consisting of a 48MP primary sensor paired with an 8MP ultra-wide unit (120˚ FOV), a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it sports an 8MP sensor for selfies and video calls.

Other features of this phone include a dedicated MicroSD card slot (up to 512GB), side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm headphone jack, dual stereo speakers, USB Type-C port, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, compass, MIUI 12 based on Android 10, and a 6,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging and reverse charging.

Last but not least, the Redmi 9 Power measures 162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6mm in dimensions, weighs 198g, and ships with a 22.5W fast charger, USB Type-A to Type-C cable, as well as a protective case.

Huawei HMS for Cars will soon arrive in BYD Han series sedans

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Sean

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Feb 22, 2021

The HMS application services from Huawei has been making its way to cars and various automobile brands. Now, the company’s app services will also arrive in vehicles from the known Chinese car making brand BYD.

According to BYD senior official, Zhao Changjiang, the company’s Han series of mid size sedans will soon arrive with the Chinese smartphone maker’s HMS fast application services. The executive made the announcement on his official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website. For those unaware, Huawei has recently diversified its service into the automobile industry, seeking to offer its software and product services for the other car makers.

Its HMS for Car is a solution made to leverage its cloud services to provide in vehicle services and applications. Furthermore, HMS arrives with the company’s smart assistant as well, while the application program also acting as a control panel, which can be used immediately and does not require an installation process. An official image poster from Huawei had showcased various applications like F Express, Lychee, Bilibili, and more.HMS smart display. These apps might be pre loaded in the car or could be installed later on.

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Xiaomi Mi Portable Bluetooth Speaker (16W) and Mi Neckband Bluetooth Earphones Pro launched in India

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Feb 22, 2021

As expected, Xiaomi has officially launched the Mi Portable Bluetooth Speaker (16W) and Mi Neckband Bluetooth Earphones Pro in India. The former product is already available in certain markets, whereas the latter has made its global debut. Let us take a look at their specs, features, pricing, and availability

Mi Portable Bluetooth Speaker (16W) Specifications, Features, & Price

The new Xiaomi Bluetooth speaker for India is rectangular in shape with a mesh-like design all around it and a lanyard. It features 2 x 8W speakers to give a maximum output rate of 16W. This speaker comes with dual sound modes (normal, deep bass) to choose from.

Additionally, users can pair two units to experience a surround sound experience (stereo). Further, the speaker includes physical buttons to power on/off, pause/play track, control volume, toggle Bluetooth mode, and enable Stereo mode.

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The speaker can not only connect via Bluetooth 5.0 but also through 3.5mm aux-in. It even has an in-built microphone to make calls and is IPX7 certified for water resistance.

Lastly, the company claims 13-hour battery life (at 50% volume) from its 2,600mAh battery that charges via USB Type-C port. The product measures 213 x 74 x 74mm in dimensions, weighs 790g, and comes in two colors (Black, Blue).

Xiaomi has priced the Mi Portable Bluetooth Speaker (16W) at ₹2,499 ($35) It can be bought from Mi.com and Mi Home stores starting today (February 22). It will be also available on Amazon from 1st March.

Mi Neckband Bluetooth Earphones Pro Specifications, Features, & Price

This new pair of neckband-style wireless earphones are the higher variant of the already available Mi Neckband Bluetooth Earphones. The latest model brings notable upgrades for just ₹200 more.

First and foremost, these earphones support both ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation). The company claims that this product is capable of reducing the surrounding noise to up to 25dB. The older model does not have any of these.

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Further, it features 10mm drivers, and the speakers sport an anti-blockage net to avoid small particles enter inside. It also has some anti-cerumen design that helps in keeping the buds clean and wax-free.

Additionally, the product is IPX5-certified for splash resistance and is backed by a 150mAh battery that can offer up to 20-hour battery life at 50% volume. Last but not least, the new Xiaomi neckband earphones connect via Bluetooth 5.0, weigh 36g, charge through MicroUSB, and comes in a single color option (Blue).

The Xiaomi Mi Neckband Bluetooth Earphones Pro are priced at ₹1,799 ($25). It can be purchased from either Mi.com, Mi Home stores, or Amazon India from February 22 (today). It will also be sold by leading offline retailers starting 1st March.

Xiaomi responds to recent rumors, says no car project approved yet

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Sean

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Feb 22, 2021

Xiaomi had recently been rumored to be apparently working on building its own car. This project was reportedly going to be led by the company’s Lei Jun. However, the company has officially responded to these rumors and confirmed that there are currently no projects that have been approved.

According to a TechSina report, the Chinese tech giant recently addressed the recent rumors. In a statement titled “Clarification of Reports Regarding Entering the Electric Vehicle Industry,” the brand stated that we will have to “wait and see” and nothing is confirmed as of yet on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company also added that it had noticed several media reports of it planning on entering the electric vehicle market, but it has yet to to formally establish a project yet.

For those unaware, Xiaomi was rumored to be planning on building its own car back earlier this month. These rumors had originally surfaced back in 2014 and recently started appearing as well. Notably, the company’s response on the matter does not explicitly denied that it might be working on a car, only that there is no established project at the moment. in other words, the company might just be in the early development or planning stages right now.

In recent times, various tech firms have been showing increasing interest in the automobile industry, especially the electric vehicle market. This includes Chinese brands like Baidu, Ali, and even major global firms like Apple. Unfortunately, it is still too early to know for sure, so stay tuned as we will be providing more updates regarding the matter when additional information is available.

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Redmi teases the K40 series teased, will arrive with a 4,520mAh battery

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Sean

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Feb 22, 2021

Earlier today (22nd February 2021), the Redmi K40 was teased again by the company. This time, the brand shared an image poster on its official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website, which revealed the 4,520mAh battery capacity of the upcoming smartphone lineup.

The Redmi K40 series ‘Dual Flagship‘ launch is just around the corner, with the Chinese tech giant set to unveil the devices on the 25th of February. At the moment, finer details regarding the smartphones are unknown, but the company has revealed a few specifications thus far. One of these teasers revealed that the K40 Pro variant is set to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip under the hood, and now, the brand has confirmed the battery capacity for both devices.

Previously, we had reported on a Chinese certification that revealed the exact measurements of the devices, which were 163.7×76.4×7.8mm. In other words, the company isn’t compromising with the form factor or the battery pack’s size. Talking about the other specs, the K40 features a 6.67 inch display with a punch hole selfie shooter on the front. The screen arrives with a high 120hz refresh rate as well.

On the rear, the K40 Pro will arrives with a quad camera setup on the rear with a 108 megapixel primary lens. The device will also support up to 33W fast charging along with support for Dolby Atmos audio and dual Hi-Res small gold standard certification. So stay tuned, as we will be covering the launch event and providing more updates as additional information is available.

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Moto G100 with Snapdragon 870 spotted, most powerful G-series phone coming soon?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 22, 2021

Last month, Motorola launched the Motorola Edge S in China as the world’s first smartphone fueled by the Snapdragon 870 mobile platform. Rumors have claimed that the device will be heading to global markets as the Moto G100. Hence, it is likely to end up as the most powerful G-series phone from the brand. It appears that the arrival of the device could be close at hand as the Moto G100 has appeared at Geekbench’s database (via).

Before the Motorola Edge S moniker was confirmed, it was referred to as the ‘Nio’ codename. The same codename is mentioned in the Geekbench 5 listing of the Motorola Moto G100. The processor is mentioned with a 1.80GHz base frequency. The source code of the listing has revealed that the SoC can reach maximum speeds of 3.19GHz and it has Adreno G50 graphics. Hence, it is confirmed that it is equipped with the Snapdragon 870 chipset.

The Moto G100 variant that has appeared at Geekbench has 8 GB of RAM and it boots to Android 11 OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests, the G100 scored 957 and 2815 points, respectively. The company could be internally testing the performance of the device before making it official. As mentioned above, it is likely to end up as a global version of the Edge S phone. It remains to be seen whether the Moto G100 goes official within Q1. A recent report claimed that it may launch in India this month.

Motorola Edge S specifications

The Motorola Edge S has a 6.7-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display that offers a 21:9 aspect ratio and a 90Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 870 SoC is coupled with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. It comes in UFS 3.1 storage choices like 128 GB and 256 GB.

At the front, the Edge S has a 16-megapixel main selfie camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter. Its rear camera module has a 64-megapixel main lens, a 16-megapixel ultrawide shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Its 5,000mAh battery is coupled with 20W fast charging support.

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Qualcomm could play a key role for upcoming Jio-Google budget smartphones

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Jeet

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Feb 22, 2021

Last year, Reliance Jio had announced Google’s investment of Rs 33,737 crore for a 7.7 percent stake in the company. Along with that, it was also revealed that both the companies will be collaborating for making a low-cost Android smartphone.

Now, it is being reported that Qualcomm will also be playing a key role for this upcoming entry-level smartphone. With budget smartphones, Jio is trying to convert feature phone users, especially its JioPhone users, into first-time smartphone users.

Rajen Vagadia, President of Qualcomm India, told ET that the company will continue the legacy of collaborating and supporting Jio in bringing new devices and offerings, across price tiers in the market.

Qualcomm’s 400-series chipsets are likely to be used for the budget smartphones — both for 4G as well as 5G. However, the company hasn’t confirmed reaching a deal for the same, saying that such deals would be confidential.

As per the previous reports, Reliance Jio had planned to launch the budget smartphone made in collaboration with Google, by December 2020. However, the release of the device has been postponed and is now expected to get launched in the first quarter of this year.

The upcoming budget smartphone is expected to be priced around Rs 4,000 (approximately $55) to attract the masses in the Indian market. Another report claims that the Jio is expected to roll out around 200 million units within two years in hopes to rope in new users to maintain its lead in the market.

It will be interesting to how the upcoming Jio-Google budget smartphone performs in the market. Google has been trying to focus on the budget offerings with services like Android Go and Android One, but so far hasn’t been able to provide support after initial few months. Indian smartphone market is already highly competitive and it remains to been seen if Jio’s smartphones can be a threat to the likes of Xiaomi and Realme.

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Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G with Rs 15,999 (~$220) price could be India’s cheapest 5G smartphone

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 22, 2021

On Wednesday, Realme will take off covers from the Narzo 30 Pro 5G and Narzo 30A smartphones in India. Fresh leaks that appeared yesterday revealed that Narzo 30 Pro 5G will soon dethrone Realme X7 5G to become India’s cheapest 5G smartphone.

Earlier this month, Realme announce the Realme X7 5G with a price tag of Rs 19,999 (~$275) in India. It is currently selling as the most affordable 5G phone in the country. Like the Realme X7 5G, the Narzo 30 Pro 5G is powered by Dimensity 800U. However, the Narzo 30 Pro 5G is packed with slightly weaker specs as compared to the X7 5G. Hence, it is expected to cost lower than the X7 5G.

According to tipster Debayan Roy and Techbloat, the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G will come in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GBR AM + 64 GB storage. He further revealed that these models will cost Rs 17,999 (~$248) / Rs 18,999 (~$262) and Rs 15,999 (~$220) / Rs 16,999 (~$234), respectively. It will come in two colors like Sword Black and Silver.

The leak further states that the Narzo 30A will come in two options such as 4GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage. Both models will be priced at Rs 9,999 / Rs 9,499 and Rs 8,999 / Rs 8,499. It will be available in two colors like Laser Black and Laser Blue.

The Narzo 30 Pro 5G is rumored to arrive with specs like a 120Hz display, a 5,000mAh battery, 30W rapid charging, and 48-megapixel triple cameras. The Narzo 30A is expected to feature a 6.5-inch screen, Helio G85 chipset, a 6000mAh battery, 18W charging, 13-megapixel dual cameras, and an 8-megapixel selfie camera.

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Redmi K40 series smartphone’s back panel design revealed by the company

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Jeet

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Feb 22, 2021

Redmi is set to launch two of its latest smartphones — Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro on 25th February in China. Ahead of the launch, the company has also started taking reservations for the devices.

Now, with just a couple of days left for the official announcement, the company has today shared a teaser image for the smartphone which reveals its back panel design. It also confirms that the device is being endorsed by Wang Yibo.

The teaser image showcases the back panel, which isn’t a solid color but features a water-like pattern that has diagonal strokes moving from upper right to downwards. This is also the first full appearance of the Redmi K40 Black Edition.

Both the smartphones in the Redmi K40 series will come with a 6.67-inch display with E4 Samsung AMOLED Full HD+ panel and 120Hz refresh rate. They will also have a punch-hole cutout for housing the front-facing camera.

The Pro model will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset while the standard model is expected to have Snapdragon 700-series chipset or the Snapdragon 870 SoC. Apart from that, the devices are expected to come packed with up to 8GB DDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

Redmi K40 Series First Look Official Teaser — Redmi K40 Series Camera Module

They will have support for 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Dual Stereo Speakers, and more. The difference will be in the camera configuration, although both are expected to have AI triple-camera setup on the back. While the standard model may have 64MP primary sensor, the Pro model may come with an 108MP sensor.

In the software department, the devices are expected to be running the latest Android 11 operating system with the company’s own MIUI 12.5 on top. The phones are said to be powered by a 4,420mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

After opening reservations a couple of days back, the Redmi K40 series has already received more than 230,000 reservation requests. Ahead of the launch, the company has already hinted that the Redmi K40 Pro could start at 2,999 yuan (approximately $462).

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Realme GT 5G first look posters reveal 64MP triple cameras and 3.5mm headphone jack

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 22, 2021

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2021 will begin tomorrow. One of the phones that will be showcased at the tech exhibition is the Realme GT 5G smartphone that is set to launch in China on March 4. Today, the company released two posters to give a first look of the rear design of the Realme GT 5G.

As it is known, the Realme RMX2202 that was recently approved by the TENAA and 3C certification platforms will be debuting in China as the Realme GT 5G. At TENAA, the handset was spotted with a punch-hole display, a rectangle-shaped camera module, and a GT logo on the back.

Realme is expected to release the Realme GT 5G in leather and glass back editions in China. The official posters showcase the glass edition of the device. While the GT logo is absent in the new poster, the other design elements of the smartphone match with its TENAA image. Chinese actor and singer Yang Mi will be promoting the smartphone in China.

The Realme GT 5G’s official posters confirm that it will be arriving with a 64-megapixel triple camera system. A look at its bottom edge shows that it has a loudspeaker, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Reports have revealed that the Realme GT Pro will be arriving with specifications like a 120H refresh rate supporting AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, 65W fast charging, 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11 OS. It is speculated that there could be a Pro version, which may feature a 160Hz refresh rate display, Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, and 125W UltraDart fast charging technology.

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