Chinese smartphone maker vivo launched the vivo V20 SE in early November. The handset debuted with Funtouch OS 10 based on Android 10. Now, a little over three months later, the phone has started receiving Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11 update.
According to a report by PiunikaWeb, vivo has started rolling out the Android 11 update for vivo V20 SE. The update comes with build number PD2038CF_EX_A_1.70.6 for the Indian variant of the device.
The OTA update weighs 3.59GB and therefore, make sure to have enough space left on your unit, in addition to an appropriate data plan. As of now, it is not known if the update is being released under greyscale testing.
In case you do not know, vivo’s greyscale testing is similar to Xiaomi’s Stable Beta releases. In this phase, the update is only seeded out to a select few users to test the stability in public. If this is the case with vivo V20 SE Funtouch OS 11 update, then the update will take some time to reach every user.
That said, with vivo V20 SE receiving the Android 11 update, all the three models in the vivo V20 series now run the latest version of Android with Funtouch OS on top of it. For those unaware, vivo debuted with vivo V20 with the newest software out of the box but the vivo V20 Pro 5G was updated soon after its release.
Additionally, the new update is also being rolled out to the older vivo V19 and the expensive vivo X50. The much older vivo V17, vivo V17 Pro, vivo V15 Pro, and vivo S1 will start getting the update starting March, as per schedule.
Samsung joined Apple to remove the charging adapter from the retail box of its flagship Galaxy S21 series, citing the need to conserve the environment. Curiously, the action was carried out not too long after Samsung mocked Apple for the adapter removal. But now, to demonstrate its newfound love for environmental conservation, the Korean tech giant has teamed up with a premium textile brand in India called Kvadrat to launch eco-friendly protective cases for the Galaxy S21+ 5G.
The partnership will see both firms produce mobile accessories that are recyclable and promote sustainable production methods. Kvadrat claims the exterior, interior, and hooks of the protective case are manufactured using upcycled materials and a production method that sustains the environment. In case you don’t know, Upcycling is the process of transforming end-of-life products into new materials that offer superior quality than the original product and also benefit the environment. The process is also known as ‘creative reuse’
In addition, the company disclosed that the new protective cases will be shipped in sustainable packaging that is produced entirely from paper which is biodegradable. There is absolutely no plastic that leaves behind wastes that are non-degradable.
Talking about the phone case, they are manufactured from re-purposed 500ml plastic bottles that are converted into textile yarns through melting and reformation processes. The recycled yarns help reduce the number of plastic bottles which are a challenge to marine life. Samsung also noted that the melting and reformation processes are carried out in a way that reduces the amount of carbon dioxide emitted during manufacturing as compared with traditional material processes.
As for the pricing, the Galaxy S21+ 5G Kvadrat case carries a decent price tag of Rs. 2499 (~$34) and comes in Violet and Gray colours. The cases are available from Samsung India online and offline stores.
A few years ago, Samsung used to be terrible at releasing updates for its devices but that is no longer the case now. The smartphone market leader is only bested by Google when it comes to updates. Now, Samsung is taking it to another level and even surpassing Google by extending the duration of security updates for several of its phones.
In a press statement released today, Samsung revealed that it will be extending updates for several of its Galaxy products launched since 2019. These phones, which include models from the Galaxy “Z, S, Note, A, M, XCover, and Tab series will now receive at least four years of security updates”.
Samsung says that it has had to work with its OS and chipset partners as well as more than 200 carriers to ensure that its Galaxy devices receive timely security patches.
While Samsung doesn’t say, not all of these devices will receive updates monthly. A lot of them will receive security updates every quarter while some will fall under the “other regular” security updates group.
Below are the devices that will receive security updates for four years:
Galaxy Foldable devices: Fold, Fold 5G, Z Fold2, Z Fold2 5G, Z Flip, Z Flip 5G
Microsoft recently launched the Surface Laptop Go in India starting at ₹71,999. Today, the company has brought the Surface Pro 7+ starting at ₹83,999 for Business and educational users and a Surface Hub 2S 85-inch to the country.
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+, Surface Hub 2S 85-inch India Price, Availability
Microsoft has launched the Surface Pro 7+ in Black and Platinum color options. It, however, has up to 11 different configurations of CPU and Storage. The starting price is a bit expensive compared to the US. Let’s look at their pricing below:
11th Gen Intel Core- i3(8GB RAM + 128GB SSD)- ₹83,999
11th Gen Intel Core -i5(8GB RAM + 128GB SSD)- ₹93,499
11th Gen Intel Core -i5(16GB RAM + 256GB SSD)- ₹139,999
11th Gen Intel Core -i7(16GB RAM + 256GB SSD)- ₹149,499
11th Gen Intel Core -i5, LTE(16GB RAM + 256GB SSD)-₹153,999
11th Gen Intel Core -i7(16GB RAM + 512GB SSD)-₹183,999
11th Gen Intel Core -i7(16GB RAM + 1TB SSD)- ₹222,499
11th Gen Intel Core -i7(32GB RAM + 1TGB SSD)-₹258,499
Apart from this, the company has also launched the Microsoft Surface Hub 2S 85-inch variant in India for ₹21,44,999. Users can get the Surface Pro 7+ from today at their local resellers while the Surface Hub 2S will be available from March 3.
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Specifications and Features
The Surface Pro 7 Plus has quite a few changes compared to the Surface Pro 7 from 2019. It features a 12.3-inch PixelSense Display. This one has a 2736 x 1824 resolution, 267 PPI, and 3:2 aspect-ratio.
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As seen above, it is an upgrade from 10th-gen Intel on the predecessor. That is, it starts from 11th-gen Intel i3 and goes all the way up to Intel Core-i7 CPUs. This is paired with Intel UHD/Intel Xe Graphics, up to 32GB LPDDR4x RAM, and 1TB SSD storage.
For Connectivity, you get an optional LTE variant(4G-nanoSIM). However, do note that only the core-i5 models have this support. Other options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C port, a USB Type-A port, 3.5mm headphone jack, and microSD card reader.
You can also hook up an external display using the USB-C and optional Surface Dock 2 if you want. Other features include a 50.4WHr battery, dual far-field microphones, 5MP selfie camera. Finally the Surface Pro 7+ measures 292x201x8.5mm.
Microsoft Surface Hub 2S 85-inch Features
Unlike any other 4K displays, the Surface Hub 2S 85-inch has an 85-inch screen with a 4K PixelSense Touch Display. This one has a 3,840×2,160 pixel resolution and a 16:9 aspect-ratio.
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It has the following ports and connectivity features:
1xUSB Type-A, 3xUSB-C
Mini-DisplayPort, HDMI
USB Type-C with DisplayPort
RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.0.
Under the hood, it is powered by an 8th-gen Intel Core-i5 processor paired with 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD. Other features include a 90-degree horizontal field of view, three-way stereo speakers, camera with 4K support, and more.
The biggest ILife sale of 2021 is now live at AliExpress. With this mega sale, ILife is giving out more than $100 discounts on a variety of products.
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Back in September at the HDC 2020, Huawei confirmed that it would bring the HarmonyOS to its Smartphones. Standing by its word, it has already rolled out a Beta Version of the HarmonyOS 2.0 to some devices. Now, the company has said that the stable Android alternative OS is finally coming to flagship devices.
HarmonyOS rollout
Starting from April 2021, Huawei flagship devices will start getting the HarmonyOS upgrade. This finally will transition the company’s smartphones into an ecosystem of its own.
At the launch, the company also said that the newbie HUAWEI Mate X2 will be among the first to get it. This means that the device will run EMUI 11.0 (Based on Android 10) till then.
Assuming that the HUAWEI P50 series launches in a couple of months, it should also get it alongside the 2021 foldable first. HUAWEI brought the HarmonyOS ecosystem as a way to evade the tussle with the US and the subsequent ban on Google Mobile Services(GMS).
This new Operating System is also considered as an infrastructure to get deep into the roots of smart IoT devices including Smart TVs. The company Last year upped the ante by bringing the HarmonyOS 2.0.
As mentioned above, it extended the support for IoT devices initially. Following this, it released the SDK and Developer Toolkit for Smartphones in December 2020 and Beta versions from Jan’21.
Now, it has finally found the groove for the Flagships, and hence, expect the stable versions to roll out before H1 2021 ends. We don’t have an exact list of devices that will be getting the update yet. However, it is likely to arrive on the Huawei P, Mate, and Nova devices gradually.
Not just the HarmonyOS, Huawei is working hard to improve the App Gallery market as well. As of 2020, it had up to 500 million monthly active users worldwide and is expanding further.
Almost nearly a year since it announced the Mate Xs, Huawei is back with a new foldable device called the Mate X2. The foldable smartphone comes with a new folding design that differs from that of its siblings. It also has Huawei’s most powerful mobile processor, two high refresh rate displays, and a Leica-branded camera setup that surpasses that of the Mate 40 Pro. However, all these features have resulted in a high price tag.
Huawei Mate X2 Design
Huawei has ditched the outward fold design of the Mate X and Mate Xs for an inward folding design. This switch in design means that the Mate X2 has two displays – an outer screen that looks like a smaller and flat version of the Mate 40 Pro’s own screen and an inner display that is devoid of a notch or punch hole. It also means that the device has a new hinge design. Huawei says it used zirconium-based liquid metal for the hinge system.
The unique design of the Mate X2 allows for a seamless fold
A more interesting part of the design is the Seamless Foldable Design. The right half of the device slopes inwards while the left part slopes in the opposite direction. Huawei says that the advantage this brings is that the phone is perfectly balanced whether unfolded or folded even though the point of balance is no longer at the center. Another advantage this design brings is that there are no gaps when the device is folded unlike in the case of the Galaxy Z Fold 2.
Huawei finishes the design by providing the Mate X2 with four different color finishes. There is Glaze White, Black, Crystal Blue, and Crystal Pink.
Huawei Mate X2 Specifications
The Huawei Mate X2 has a 6.45-inch OLED external screen that has a pill-shaped punch hole at the top left corner for two front-facing cameras. The display has a 2700 x 1160 resolution (456 ppi), a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate.
The inner display is 8-inches in size when unfolded and boasts a 2480 x 2200 resolution (413 ppi) and a P3 wide color gamut. It is also an OLED panel and has a 90Hz refresh rate but its touch sampling rate is lower at 180Hz.
There is a Kirin 9000 processor under the hood along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of storage. Huawei has added support for storage expansion (256GB max) via its proprietary NM card slot.
The Mate X2 has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, dual-frequency GPS, an infrared sensor, and a USB 3.1 GEN1 Type-C port.
You can use two instances of the same app on the Mate X2
Huawei ships the phone with EMUI 11 based on Android 10 out of the box. However, it says it will be upgraded to HarmonyOS in April. It also revealed that the top 200 apps have been optimized to take advantage of the phone’s form factor. Users will be able to minimize apps into bubbles, open two instances of an app for better multitasking, and more.
Surprisingly, there is no support for a stylus which would have given it an upper hand over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2.
There is a 4500mAh battery capacity inside with support for 55W fast wired charging. Unfortunately, there is no support for wireless charging. Huawei ships the phone with its 66W SuperCharge charger.
Huawei Mate X2 Camera
The camera configuration of the Huawei Mate X2 is unmatched when it comes to foldable smartphones. The main camera is a 50MP f/1.9 RYYB sensor with OIS and it comes along with a 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera, a 12MP f/2.4 telephoto camera with OIS, and an 8MP f/4.4 RYYB periscope camera that also has OIS and brings 10x optical zoom. The phone also has 100x digital zoom and a 2.5cm super macro mode.
The Mate X2 has a 16MP front-facing camera but users can take super selfies with the rear cameras when the device is unfolded. In this mode, the external display serves as the viewfinder.
Huawei Mate X2 Price and Availability
The Mate X2 is not cheap even in Huawei’s home country. The base model is priced at RMB 17,999 (~$2785) while the 512GB RAM version is RMB 18,999 (~$2940). It will go on sale in China on February 25 and will come with a Huawei SuperCharge charger, a Type-C data cable, a pair of Type-C earphones, and a leather protective case included inside the box.
Huawei also announced a bunch of accessories for the Mate X2. There is a case with a kickstand that is priced at RMB 299 (~$46), an RMB 399 (~$62) car mount that allows you to use the device in its unfolded state, a windowed case that is priced at RMB 399 (~$62), and a leather sleeve case that is RMB 699 (~$108).
Samsung took the industry by storm when it launched the Neo QLED TV, its first mini-LED-based smart TV at CES 2021. The TV is expected to go on sale worldwide from March 2021. Ahead of the sales, Germany’s AV magazine has published the first independent review of the Neo QLED TVs, giving the TV awesomely favorable ratings.
The magazine rated that smart TV as the ‘Best TV of All Time.’ The magazine got its hands on the 75-inch 8K variant of Neo QLED TV with model number GQ75QN900A. The guys at AV magazine gave the TV model a score of 966 points. This is about 10 points higher than the score clinched by the best Samsung QLED TV from 2020 which received a score of 956 points.
The review team showered encomium on the TV for its impressive contrast ratio, deep blacks, high brightness, and precise local dimming as a result of the Mini-LED technology. Further, the Samsung Neo QLED TV was praised for its outstanding design, innovation, and the magazine has selected it as its ‘Reference’ TV.
As a reminder, the Neo QLED panel is based on mini-LED backlighting technology that features smaller LEDs that can focus light on a smaller area. The panel is equipped with up to 40 times smaller LEDs than conventional LEDs with full-array back-lighting. Adding more LEDs in a smaller area makes it possible for the display panel to offer precise backlighting control, improved HDR, higher contrast, and better brightness.
Samsung crams the Neo Quantum Processor image processor inside the Neo QLED panel which is used for AI upscaling with 16 neural networks to upscale image quality to the native resolution of the panel. The Neo QLED panel is built for Samsung’s QN900A 8K and QN90A 4K models. The new TVs featuring Neo QLED panels will offer features like super-slim bezels, 21:9 and 32:9 aspect ratios, a new audio system with object tracking and spatial optimization, and more.
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.
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.
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.
Rep Image: Meizu 17
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 I2009appears 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.
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.
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.
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 MyDriversreport 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.
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,
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