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Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Honor V40: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido
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After becoming totally independent from Huawei, Honor started growing up again in its home country and soon it will rise again even in the global market. According to the latest research by BCI, Honor is currently the 6th smartphone manufacturer in China. The main contributor to this result is the new flagship killer Honor V40 recently released in the country. Alongside the Honor V40, the most important flagship killer released recently in China is the Xiaomi Mi 11. Which one is the best and which offers the best value for money between Xiaomi Mi 11 and Honor V40? Let’s discover it together in this specs comparison.

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Honor V40

Xiaomi Mi 11 Honor V40
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 164.3 x 74.6 x 8.1 mm, 196 g 163.1 x 74.3 x 8 mm, 189 g
DISPLAY  6.81 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), AMOLED  6.72 inches, 1236 x 2676p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 1000+, octa-core 2.6 GHz
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 11, MIUI  Android 10, Magic UI
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA Triple 108 + 13 + 5 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
20 MP front camera		 Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY  4600 mAh, fast charging 50W, wireless charging 50W  4000 mAh, fast charging 66W and wireless charging 50W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse wireless charging 10W Dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse wireless charging

Design

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has a very attractive and original design, and it is the reason why it is my favorite one in this comparison. It comes with a very high screen-to-body ratio and a compact camera module, as well as the Gorilla Glass Victus protection (the latest one by Corning) for the display. It even comes in a special color variant made with an eco leather back. With its pill-shaped front camera hole and its bigger camera module on the rear side, the Honor V40 still offers a very good design. Further, it is more compact and slightly thinner than the Xiaomi Mi 11.

 

Display

Besides having a more original design, the Xiaomi Mi 11 has a more advanced display than the Honor V40. It offers a higher resolution: Quad HD+, with 1440 x 3200 pixels. The display shows up to one billion colors, it has a 120 Hz refresh rate and a way higher 1500 nit peak brightness, as well as the HDR10+ certification. But the Honor V40 is all but disappointing: it has a display with one billion colors as well (and it supports the HDR10 certification), but the brightness and the resolution are lower.

 

Specs & Software

With the Xiaomi Mi 11, you even get better hardware. The flagship is powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage up to 256 GB. The Honor V40 has a Dimensity 1000+ chipset which can be located between Snapdragon 855+ and Snapdragon 865, paired with slower UFS 2.1 internal storage and 8 GB of RAM. Another disadvantage is the fact that Honor V40 is still based on Android 10 despite it was released in 2021, and it does not come with Google Mobile Services in the global market.

 

Camera

Xiaomi Mi 11 is the winner even when it comes to the camera department thanks to its better 108 MP main camera including OIS and supporting 8K video recording. The Honor V40 is still a good camera phone with its 50 MP triple camera, but inferior to the Mi 11. Both are pretty good camera phones, but they are distant from the top camera phones in the market. None of them comes with a telephoto sensor, so they both lack an optical zoom. Their camera setups are composed of the main camera, an ultrawide sensor, and a macro camera.

 

 

Battery

Xiaomi Mi 11 has a bigger 4600 mAh battery which can actually last more than the 4000 mAh battery found on the Honor V40, no matter if the display is less efficient. The Snapdragon 888 chipset found on the Xiaomi Mi 11 has a better production process (5 nm) which means lower energy consumption. Honor V40 charges faster thanks to its 66W fast charging technology. Both the phones support fast wireless charging with a 50W power and reverse wireless charging.

 

Price

The starting price of the Xiaomi Mi 11 in China is $730/€603, while the Honor V40 is priced at $555/€460 in the Chinese market. The Honor V40 is way more affordable, but the Xiaomi Mi 11 is actually a better handset from every point of view. That is the reason why I would actually spend more to get a unit of the Xiaomi Mi 11 in order to get a better display, a better hardware department, and a superior camera sensor.

 

 

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Honor V40: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 11

PRO

  • Best display
  • Faster charging
  • Better hardware
  • Bigger battery

CONS

  • Price

 

Honor V40

PRO

  • Very good price
  • Very fast charging
  • Fast wireless charging
  • Thin design

CONS

  • Inferior hardware

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Next Week in Tech: Xiaomi Mi 11 and MIUI 12.5 global launch, Nokia 5.4 heads to India and more

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Habeeb Onawole
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The coming week is an exciting one for a lot of folks most especially those who are fans of Xiaomi. The Chinese manufacturer has a big announcement on the first workday of the week, one that has been greatly anticipated. Other manufacturers such as HMD Global and Infinix also have announcements scheduled for the coming week. Below are what to look forward to in the coming week.

 

Xiaomi Mi 11 goes global

On February 8, Xiaomi will unveil its latest flagship, the Mi 11. The phone already launched in China late last year and will be making its global debut on that day. Xiaomi may also announce two other phones judging from the tweet below which shows three phones. One of them is expected to be the Mi 11 Lite.

 

A new Xiaomi TV and an electric scooter for Europe

Xiaomi will not just be announcing a new phone on Monday, February 8. It has also been reported that the manufacturer will announce a new 75-inch QLED 4K Mi TV for the European market as well as a new electric scooter.

The electric scooter is the Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition. This is a special edition of the Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 that was announced last year. This won’t be Xiaomi’s first partnership with an automobile company. Last year, it announced the Ninebot GoKart Pro Lamborghini Edition which sold out on its first sale day in China.

 

MIUI 12.5 global announcement

Xiaomi’s February 8 event is going to be a pretty long one as the manufacturer will also announce a new version of its Android-based user interface, MIUI. This new version which is called MIUI 12.5 was announced in China last year but will be getting a global release.

MIUI 12.5

MIUI 12.5 will bring several new features and optimizations to eligible devices. You can check out the list of new features announced for the Chinese version.

 

Nokia 5.4
Nokia 5.4

Nokia 5.4 heading to India

HMD Global has a product launch for the Indian market on Wednesday, February 10. The manufacturer will announce the Nokia 5.4 in the country following its unveiling in Europe back in December. It has also been reported that the Nokia 3.4 may tag along too.

 

Infinix Smart 5 aka Hot 10 Play Featured
Infinix Smart 5 aka Hot 10 Play

Infinix SMART 5

The Chinese manufacturer, Transsion Holdings, will announce a new smartphone in India under its Infinix mobile brand. The smartphone is the Infinix SMART 5 which is actually a rebadge of the Infinix HOT 10 Play announced in Pakistan last month.

 

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Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Vivo X60 Pro+: Specs Comparison

By
Michele Ingelido
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In a few days, the Xiaomi Mi 11 will make its debut in the global market. A lot of people are waiting for it to get their next flagship killer at a great price, but a lot of people are not considering that there are many other Chinese flagships worth considering in a similar price range. One of them is definitely the Vivo X60 Pro+: a very underrated phone from a brand that is slowly becoming one of the main smartphone manufacturers all around the world. This comparison will explain to you the differences between Xiaomi Mi 11 and Vivo X60 Pro+ and will let you discover which one is the best depending on your actual needs.

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Vivo X60 Pro Plus 5G

Xiaomi Mi 11 Vivo X60 Pro Plus 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 164.3 x 74.6 x 8.1 mm, 196 g 158.6 x 73.4 x 9.1 mm, 191 g
DISPLAY  6.81 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), AMOLED  6.56 inches, 1080 x 2376p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz or Samsung Exynos 2100, octa-core 2.9 GHz
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 11, MIUI  Android 11, Origin OS
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Triple 108 + 13 + 5 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
20 MP front camera		 Quad 50 + 8 + 32 + 48 MP, f/1.6 + f/3.4 + f/2.1
32 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY  4600 mAh, fast charging 50W, wireless charging 50W  4200 mAh, fast charging 55W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse wireless charging 10W Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

Vivo X60 Pro+ and Xiaomi Mi 11 are astonishing phones in terms of design. Both are made of premium materials including a glass back and an aluminum frame, and both come in a variant with an eco leather back. They also come with curved displays. In my opinion, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is a bit more stylish thanks to its less invasive camera module, but the Vivo X60 Pro+ is actually more compact and suitable for one-handed users. It is also more comfortable for your pocket. In each case, you get a punch-hole display.

 

Display

Talking about the display, Xiaomi Mi 11 is a superior device. The main difference between these panels is the resolution: the Xiaomi Mi 11 has a higher Quad HD+ resolution with 1440 x 3200 pixels. With the Mi 11, you also get a higher peak brightness (up to 1500 nits) and one billion colors. But you should not underestimate the Vivo X60 Pro+ which still comes with an amazing AMOLED panel including a 120 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10+ certification.

 

Specs & Software

With the Xiaomi Mi 11 and the Vivo X60 Pro+, you get exactly the same hardware department. It consists of the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform by Qualcomm, up to 12 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. Both are flagships and both are based on Android 11, but with different user interfaces. When it comes to the hardware, it is basically a draw and you will hardly notice the differences between their performance. With the Xiaomi Mi 11, you can choose between three memory configurations: 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB, and 12/256 GB. The Vivo X60 Pro+ has just two configurations: 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB.

 

Camera

Vivo X60 Pro+ is the best camera phone in this comparison and one of the best in the whole market. It includes a 50 MP main sensor with laser autofocus, OIS, and a bright f/1.6 focal aperture. It also offers an 8 MP periscope sensor with 5x optical zoom, a 32 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and a 48 MP ultrawide sensor with gimbal stabilization. Xiaomi Mi 11 has a great main camera, but it lacks telephoto and periscope sensors: this is what makes the Mi 11 just a mid-range camera phone.

 

 

Battery

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has a bigger 4600 mAh battery and it provides a longer battery life in a lot of scenarios, but not always. The Vivo X60 Pro+ has a more efficient display, so the energy consumption is lower. But at the end of the day, the Mi 11 should be a superior battery phone. Unfortunately, the Vivo X60 Pro+ lacks wireless charging, while Xiaomi Mi 11 has fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. On the other hand, Vivo equipped the X60 Pro+ with a faster charging technology (up to 55W).

 

Price

Xiaomi Mi 11 is priced at about €605/$730 in China, while the Vivo X60 Pro+ carries a €640/$711 starting price. Despite the Xiaomi Mi 11 has a better display and wireless charging, the Vivo X60 Pro+ offers a slightly higher value thanks to its amazing camera department. But not every user cares about having the best cameras, that is why the Mi 11 looks like a better option for certain people.

 

 

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Vivo X60 Pro Plus 5G: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 11

PRO

  • Good price
  • Best display
  • Wireless charging
  • Bigger battery
  • Stereo speakers

CONS

  • No optical zoom

 

Vivo X60 Pro Plus 5G

PRO

  • Better camera
  • Faster charging
  • More compact

CONS

  • Smaller battery

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Grab 20% Off on SKG F5 Portable Massage Gun at Amazon US

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Greeva Agnihotri
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SKG, an award-winning high-tech company known for manufacturing massage devices, recently launched a new product- SKG F5 Portable Massage Gun. It is a lightweight device with an integrated heat function. It is designed to aid muscle inflammation and tension with deep muscle release. It is currently up for sale on Amazon US and can be purchased with a 20% off by adding the promo code – SKGF520OFF.SKG F5 Portable Massage Gun-2-

SKG F5 Portable Massage Gun has a stylish pistol-shaped design with a satin finish. Apart from the percussion therapy, this massager comes with a built-in heating mechanism with 3 modes that can reach up to 113°F/45°C to help loosen muscles. With 5V brushless motor and high-quality bearing, this massage gun offers a silent operation. It comes with 3 attachments, made from different materials for softness to meet all your massaging needs.SKG F5 Portable Massage GunSKG F5 Portable Massage Gun

SKG F5 Portable Massage Gun has a lightweight and portable design and is ideal for use after regular workouts like yoga, Pilates, jogging, dancing, and biking. You can now buy this massage gun from Amazon at 20% off by adding the promo code – SKGF520OFF. This unit is an ideal device for pampering your muscles after a good workout session.

OnePlus 9 reported to have the same flat display as the OnePlus 8T

By
Habeeb Onawole
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The OnePlus 9 series’ rumors and leaks keep pouring in and they are not expected to stop until the phones are announced. The latest info that is circulating is regarding the display of the OnePlus 9 and it appears its design will be familiar.

As reported by PocketNow, the OnePlus 9 is said to have the same display as the OnePlus 8T. The 2020 flagship has a 6.55-inch flat display with a punch hole at the top left corner. This means the OnePlus 9 will not have a curved display like its predecessor, the OnePlus 8, but a flat display.

OnePlus8T
The OnePlus 9 may have the same display as the OnePlus 8T pictured above

Several users have expressed their displeasure at curved displays and we have seen some manufacturers, such as Samsung, drop the curved display in favor of a flat display for new models. OnePlus did the same with the OnePlus 8T and it appears it will continue the trend with the OnePlus 9.

The info about a flat display goes in line with a render of the OnePlus 9 that leaked back in November 2020. The image showed the phone has a flat display and not a curved one. Users who like a curved display will have to go for the OnePlus 9 Pro whose renders show that it has a curved screen.

The display of the OnePlus 9 should be an AMOLED panel and it should have a 120Hz refresh rate too. Inside the phone should be the Snapdragon 888 processor with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The render of the phone shows that it has three rear cameras and a single front-facing camera. A leak gave us an early look at the rear cameras and it shows that none of the sensors has a periscope lens.

There is no confirmation on the battery specifications but it has been revealed via a leak that the OnePlus 9 will support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

 

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Lenovo K13, Moto E7i Power, and Moto E6i get Bluetooth certification

By
Habeeb Onawole
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The sixth-generation Moto E series debuted in mid-2019 with the release of the Moto E6. Motorola went on to release three other phones in the series – the Moto E6 Play and Moto E6 Plus in 2019 and the Moto E6s in 2020. However, it appears Motorola isn’t done with the series yet even though it has announced the Moto E7 series. The Bluetooth SIG has certified a new model called the Moto E6i along with two other Motorola and Lenovo phones.

The Moto E6i was certified alongside the Lenovo K13 Power and the Moto E7i Power. The new Moto E6 phone has model numbers XT2053-5 and XT2053-6. The certification page shows that it has Bluetooth 4.2.

Moto E6i-Moto E7i Power - Lenovo K13

The Moto E7i Power should join the Moto E7 and the Moto E7 Plus as the third model in the Moto E7 series. When it launches, it will be the first Moto E Power phone in almost five years. The last one was the Moto E3 Power released in 2016. We expect the E7i Power to have an amazing battery life as one of its top features when it launches. The phone will have three market variants seeing as there are three model numbers.

Bluetooth SIG also certified the Lenovo K13, which is surprising considering that the Lenovo K12 series was announced just two months ago. However, it appears the Lenovo K13 will be a rebadge of the Moto E7i Power as its model number XT2097-15 is a variant of the Moto E7i Power’s model numbers.

We don’t know when these three devices will launch, but now that they have been certified, we can expect them to be announced in the coming months.

 

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OPPO shares ColorOS 11 global update rollout plan for February 2021

By
Balaji S
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Back in January, OPPO shared the Global ColorOS 11 based on Android 11 update rollout plan for various devices. This time, it is back with the list of smartphones getting the respective Stable/Beta Updates in February 2021.

OPPO ColorOS 11 Logo Featured

OPPO unveiled the ColorOS 11 eligible devices list back in September. Accordingly, each of them has been getting it in the subsequent months.  Regarding the Feb. 2021 list, just like always, OPPO has divided the list between Stable/Beta and across regions. You can take a look at the list below:

ColorOS 11 Beta

  • Ongoing

    • OPPO Reno 2F(India)
    • OPPO Reno 10x Zoom(India)
    • OPPO F15(India)

  • February 27

    • OPPO A91(Indonesia)

ColorOS 11 Stable

  • Ongoing(EU, EEA)

    • OPPO Find X2(Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Romania)
    • OPPO Find X2 Pro(Switzerland, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, UK, Netherlands)
    • OPPO Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition
    • OPPO Reno4(Poland)
    • OPPO Reno4 5G(France, Switzerland, Italy)
    • OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G(France, Switzerland)
    • OPPO Reno4 Z 5G(France)
    • OPPO Reno4 Lite(Turkey, Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Moldova)
    • OPPO Reno3(Turkey, Poland, Ukraine)
    • OPPO A72(Netherlands)
    • OPPO A52(Italy, Spain)

  • From February(EU, EEA)

    • OPPO Reno4 5G(Portugal, Italy)
    • OPPO Find X2 Neo(Netherlands, France, Spain)
    • OPPO Reno3 Pro(Ukraine)
    • OPPO Reno4 Pro(Ukraine)

*EU- European Union, EEA- European Economic Area

*Note that this plan for EU, EEA is not applicable for carrier-exclusive models. That depends on each carrier.

  • Ongoing(Other Regions)

    • OPPO Find X2
    • OPPO Find X2 Pro
    • OPPO Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition
    • OPPO Find X2 Neo
    • OPPO Find X2 Lite
    • OPPO Reno4 5G
    • OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G
    • OPPO Reno4 Z 5G
    • OPPO A93
    • OPPO F17 Pro
    • OPPO Reno4 F
    • OPPO Reno4 Pro 4G
    • OPPO Reno4 4G
    • OPPO Reno4 Lite
    • OPPO Reno3 Pro 4G
    • OPPO Reno3 4G
    • OPPO A72
    • OPPO A92
    • OPPO A52
    • OPPO F11
    • OPPO F11 Pro
    • OPPO F11 Marvels Avengers Limited Edition
    • OPPO A9

  • February 27

    • OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G(Russia, Kazakhstan)

These are the devices that are already receiving and are going to receive the ColorOS 11 update this month. Meanwhile, if you are new to ColorOS, you can check out the features the latest version brings to the table by reading our coverage.

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ASUS plans to launch a small and premium Zenfone Mini flagship phone

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Zenfone 7 series and its predecessor, the Zenfone 6, have managed to stand out in a market that is practically saturated. All three phones have a motorized flip camera system that allows the rear cameras to double as the front-facing cameras. While we do not know if the design will return for the third time this year, there are reports that ASUS will launch a small premium flagship phone which has been dubbed the Zenfone Mini.

First reported by DigiTimes, it is said that the Zenfone Mini will have a small form factor. There is no specific size but it should be smaller than the Zenfone 6/ASUS 6Z which has a 6.4-inch display. Our guess is that the size of the display will be under 6 inches but not below 5.5 inches. Other design details are currently unknown.

ASUS ZenFone 7 series
ZenFone 7 may have a small-sized successor that has been dubbed Zenfone Mini

Save for the smaller screen, the Zenfone Mini should pack flagship specs. So we expect the Snapdragon 888 processor or maybe even the Snapdragon 870 processor to keep the phone’s price low. It should also have flagship-grade cameras and at least 30W fast charging. The battery capacity will most likely be smaller since the footprint of the device has been cut down.

We do not know how soon ASUS will announce the next-gen Zenfone flagship series. Last year’s Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro were launched in late August, three months later than their predecessor, the Zenfone 6. The scarcity of components caused by the COVID-19 pandemic may have been responsible for the delayed released

However, since the ROG Phone 5 is rumored to get an early release this year, March as against the ROG Phone 3’s July release date, then there is a chance the Zenfone 8 series (if that is what ASUS will call it), will launch in the first half of the year.

The ROG Phone series is ASUS’ line of gaming smartphones. The ROG Phone 5 is its upcoming mode and it is a highly-anticipated device that is expected to set a new standard for gaming smartphones this year.

 

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Samsung teases the rear design of Galaxy F62

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Balaji S
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A few days back, a huge leak on the upcoming Galaxy F62 revealed a lot of its specs. Today, the company has teased it on Flipkart albeit not mentioning the name in the teaser.

Jumping into it, a Teaser page appears on Flipkart’s Mobile App under the ‘Flipkart Unique’ tab. Opening it shows a hashtag “#FullOnSpeedy”, a rear of Samsung device, and teases that more info coming up on Feb. 8.  If you recall, tipster Mukul Sharma had leaked that Samsung will soon launch an F-series device and it will be priced under ₹25,000 in India.

Back then, he had also used the same hashtag as before. Additionally, renowned YouTuber Technical Guruji had also leaked a few Specs of the device explicitly mentioning it to be the Galaxy F62 and with #FullOnSpeedy. All these confirm that the device in the teaser is indeed the Galaxy F62.

Anyway, the teaser also has a rear of the image shown in Black Color. If you look closely, you can spot Quad-Cameras inside the Square layout with rounded corners. This also corroborates with the earlier panel leak showing a similar rear camera setup.

Additionally, the teaser shows that there is a power button(with side-mounted fingerprint embedded) and Volume rockers on the right. Besides, the front image could just be a placeholder as we can’t spot front cameras on it. Either way, Galaxy F62 is shaping out to be a device better than Galaxy M51 but with a lower price tag.

As for Specs, Samsung Galaxy F62 is likely to come with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display,  Exynos 9825 chipset, 64MP Quad-Cameras, 32MP Front camera, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, 7,000mAh battery, and run One UI 3.1 based Android 11.

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Vivo V2055A appears on Google Play Console listing, might debut as iQOO Neo5 in mid-March

By
Balaji S
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Yesterday, Vivo V2068A appeared on China’s TENAA revealing key specs and images. Today, another Vivo device has hit Google Play Console and rumors suggest that it might debut as iQOO Neo5 in China.

A Vivo Smartphone with model number V2055A appears on Google Play Console listing(via MySmartPrice). It also has an image but may not be an accurate render of a final product. As for specs, the listing shows that the device will have a display measuring 2400×1080 pixel resolution.

For performance, it lists a Qualcomm SM8250-AC as SoC which is nothing but the Snapdragon 870 5G chipset. The attached GPU is Adreno 650 which is a no-brainer.

Other specs like a possible 12GB RAM variant, running Android 11 also appear on the listing. While there isn’t much info apart from the above, a tipster on Weibo has parallelly hinted that this could be the upcoming iQOO Neo5 smartphone.

According to him, iQOO will launch a device with Snapdragon 870 as the iQOO Neo5 in mid-March. Going by the name, it should succeed the iQOO Neo3 that launched back in April 2020. He also says that the iQOO Neo5 will have a plastic mid-frame and an AMOLED panel with a 2400x1080p resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.

Although it’s a downgrade in resolution compared to the predecessor(144Hz), the swapping of AMOLED for LCD is a great plus. He also mentions other specs like 88W charging, 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage, and a starting price of 3298 yuan($510). If you recall, the iQOO Neo3 started at $381 so keep that in mind.

Either way, the information on Google Play Console listing seems to somewhat match with the tipster’s info but we cannot guarantee that this will be the iQOO Neo5. Hence, take this info with a pinch of salt and stay tuned to our channels to know more about it in the coming days.

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Razer unveils the Huntsman V2 Analog keyboard and Laptop Stand Chroma V2

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Razer has launched a new mechanical keyboard dubbed Huntsman V2 Analog and priced at $250. The new keyboard bears semblance with the previous models but has as its biggest distinguishing feature, adjustable actuation switches. That is the amount of movement required to register a press can be adjusted, allowing for near-endless customization through Razer’s Synapse software.

Razer Huntman V2 Analog keyboard
Razer Huntman V2 Analog keyboard

The actuation keys can be programmed with analog inputs to emulate a controller’s joysticks for smoother, variable levels of movement and control. Users will be able to program the keyboard so that pressing a key down slightly will make you walk slowly in-game, while pressing it fully will have you running at a normal clip just as can be done in an analog stick. This function will override the original use cases for the keys but you can revert or switch profiles to use the keys for what it is originally intended for.

Further, Razer’s keyboard allows gamers to program two distinct functions that would usually require two buttons onto one key, with one firing off at one actuation distance and the other when you fully press the key. For instance, you could equip a grenade with a soft press of a key, then throw it by pushing the key all the way down.

The Huntsman V2 Analog keys have a default 3.6mm travel, but you can adjust the distance to a much shorter 1.5mm or anywhere between those values. This won’t change the keys feel when you push them, but a shorter actuation will let you type a little softer without worrying that your keys won’t register a press.

In terms of the build, Razer’s Huntsman V2 Analog has an aluminum frame, a set of dedicated buttons to control media, and a dial for adjusting volume. The keycaps are Doubleshot PBT keycaps, which are said to wear better with age than standard keycaps. There is also a soft wrist rest that contains RGB lights and can be attached magnetically to the keyboard.  It is no surprise that the keyboard also comes with Chroma RGB lights all around it.

It draws power via a USB-C cable which can be plgged into a USB-A port. There is also a second USB Type-A cable hanging off its back that you can plug into your PC.

The Huntsman V2 Analog is now available exclusively at Razer.com through February 9th, when it’ll launch at more retailers.

Razer Laptop Stand Chroma V2

Razer has also unveiled the Laptop Stand Chroma V2 equipped with its own USB Type-C docking station and support for RGB lighting effects.

Razer Laptop Stand Chroma V2

Razer Laptop Stand Chroma V2 is made of matte black aluminum alloy, which only occupies a single USB Type-C port to allow users to use the rear expansion ports, including HDMI and USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports.  Users can deploy the USB-C interface to charge notebooks that support USB Type-C charging function to charge while using the laptop. Users can customize the RGB light strip at the bottom of the bracket and it is equipped with approximately 16.8 million colors through Synapse Thunder Cloud 3 software.

Razer is yet to announce the release date and price of the Laptop Stand Chroma V2.

 

 

Belkin launches an 11-in-1 USB-C docking station priced at 759 yuan (~$117)

By
Jed John Ikoba
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American consumer electronics manufacturer Belkin has launched an 11-in-1 USB-C docking station in China. The product carries a price tag of 759 yuan (~$117) and is presently on sale on Tmall.Belkin 11-in-1 USB-C Docking Station

Belkin is one consumer electronics manufacturer with worldwide renown for connectivity devices. The company lives up to its name with this product. The versatile docking station is designed for high-end laptops equipped with a USB-C charging port like the Huamei MateBook series. It will transform the laptop into a workstation.Belkin 11-in-1 USB-C Docking Station

Belkin 11-in-1 USB-C Docking Station comes with three video interfaces comprising of an  HDMI, a VGA, and a DP port which are compatible with most displays on the market. Among them, the HDMI and DP ports support high-definition display resolutions up to 4K. Under the Windows system, it also supports the simultaneous expansion of two video interfaces with 1080p 60Hz resolution. The device also comes with three USB ports and a 3.5mm audio jack making it possible to use two headphones at the same time on the laptop and expanding the number of ports available. Belkin 11-in-1 USB-C Docking Station

In terms of the design, the docking station uses a small bevel design, and can also double as a laptop base that slightly elevates the rear base of the laptop in order to facilitate heat dissipation. Belkin 11-in-1 USB-C Docking Station

This docking station supports up to 100W pass-through charging in which 85W is delivered to the laptop to power it while the docking station requires 15W of power to operate. There is an independent gigabit wired network port, with gigabit network cable and routing, which can form gigabit home LAN.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and Fold3 may launch in July, claims new leak

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Last year, Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip with the Galaxy S20 series in Q1 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G was made official in July. However, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 did not debut with the Galaxy S21 series. A fresh leak suggests that the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 will debut in the second half of 2021.

According to tipster Ice Universe, it will take 5 months for Samsung to launch the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3. Since the South Korean tech giant announced the predecessor Galaxy Z Flip 5G in July 2020, it is likely that the Z Flip 3 may go official in July this year along with the Galaxy Z Fold 3. Earlier this week, display analyst Ross Young claimed that the new foldables by Samsung will debut in June or July.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G

It was reported around two months ago by Sammobile that the Galaxy Z Flip3 may not be a full-fledged flagship device. It is said that its 5G variant has an SM-F721B model number whereas its LTE edition has an SM-F720F model number. The presence of an LTE model suggests that it will feature a high-end LTE-ready chip. The last high-end LTE chip from Qualcomm is the Snapdragon 855+. Hence, it appears that the Galaxy Z Flip3 could arrive as a budget flagship device.

The Z Flip3 is speculated to offer users a 6.9-inch main foldable screen with 120Hz refresh rate support, thinner bezels and a smaller punch-hole, new UTG, 2 to 3 times larger external screen, a battery of around 3,900mAh, and better durability.

The Galaxy Z Fold3 is speculated to arrive as the company’s first foldable phone with S-Pen support. It is also rumored to sport an under-display camera to offer users with full-screen experience.

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Xiaomi’s 75-inch Mi QLED 4K TV and Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 to launch on February 8 in Europe, prices leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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On Feb. 8, Xiaomi will be launching the Xiaomi Mi 11 flagship in Europe. It is unclear whether the rumored Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite will also break cover alongside it. A new leak by 91mobiles courtesy of reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal reveals that Xiaomi will be launching a couple of other products such as Mi QLED 4K TV and Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 along with the Mi 11.

The leak claims that the 75-inch Mi QLED 4K TV will carry a price tag of 1,200 euros (~$1,445). It is speculated to be the Xiaomi Mi TV 5 Pro with Quantum Dot 8K display that went official in China back in November 2019.  The Mi QLED 4K TV is expected to offer users with 178-degree viewing angle and 97 percent screen space.

The 75-inch Mi QLED 4K TV is an 8K-ready TV that supports 4K as the native resolution. It comes with other hardware features such as an Amlogic quad-core processor, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of internal storage. On the connectivity front, it offers users HDMI, USB, Ethernet, S/PDIF, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. It also features 8W dual stereo speakers.

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The Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 will be its Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition. It weighs 14.2kg and its 12,400mAh battery can last for up to 9 hours once it is fully charged. It can achieve maximum speeds of 25km/hr. The electric scooter also features an LCD panel for viewing speed, headlight status, and so on. The easily foldable scooter has a 300W motor and dual-brake system. The leak claims that it will be priced around 700 euros (~$843) to 800 euros (~$964).

As it was revealed earlier this week, the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage editions of the Xiaomi M 11 5G will be priced at 799 euros (~$964) and 899 euros (~$1,083), respectively. It will come in Blue and Grey colors.

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Mysterious Realme RMX3085 with Helio G95 appears on Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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A mysterious Realme smartphone with model number RMX3085 has appeared in Geekbench’s database. This handset has been previously spotted at certification sites like Malaysia’s TKDN and Europe’s EEC. The Geekbench appearance of the phone suggests that the company could be internally testing its performance before making it official.

The Geekbench listing of the Realme RMX3085 (via) shows that it is powered by MediaTek’s octa-core processor that has a base frequency of 2.0GHz. The SoC which is mentioned with MT6785V/CD appears to be the Helio G95 chipset. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM and it runs on Android 11 OS. In the single-core test, the RMX3085 scored 536 points and it recorded a score of 1702 in the multi-core test.

Realme RMX3085 Geekbench

Unfortunately, there is no word on the other specifications of the Realme RMX3085. Speaking of the chipset, Realme has used it to power other phones like Realme 7 and Realme Narzo 20 Pro. Hopefully, newer reports will spill more information on the device in the coming days.

In related news, Realme unveiled the Realme V11 5G as its first Dimensity 700 chipset powered handset yesterday in China. Priced at 1,199 Yuan (~$185) for the base model of 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, the V11 5G offers users specs like a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution support, an 8-megapixel front camera, a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system, and a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. Its 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition is priced at 1,399 Yuan (~$216). It arrived in two colors such as Vibrant Blue and Quiet Grey.

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realme C2 finally gets the pending Android 10 (realme UI) update

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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The realme C2 entry-level smartphone launched in the first half of 2019. It was the brand’s cheapest as well as the best-selling handset of its time. The phone debuted with ColorOS 6 based on Android 9.0 Pie. It is eligible for Android 10-based realme UI update and was supposed to get it last year. But the brand has released this update only now.

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In late September 2020, realme started recruiting beta testers for realme C2 Android 10 update. So it took the company over four months to deliver the stable update.

Even now, the realme UI update for realme C2 is only available for select users, as per PiunikaWeb. In other words, it is being rolled out in batches to avoid any mishap. Therefore, the update may take more time to reach every unit.

That said, the update comes with firmware version C.53 and January 2021 security patch. Further, it weighs around 2.1GB for users on the stable channel and only 164MB for those who were part of the beta program. Also, since this device is an entry-level smartphone, users won’t find all the features of realme UI, which is basically ColorOS 7 with some minor tweaks here and there.

Anyway, realme has fulfilled its promise of delivering the Android 10 update to realme C2. Also, this device is the last realme smartphone to get the realme UI update.

 

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Roborock S6 MaxV robot vacuum cleaner hits Japan and it is already popular

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Jed John Ikoba
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In recent times, robot vcuum cleaners have become a must-have home appliance for contemporary young people. It is very practical and interesting whether it is cleaning the ground or as a toy car.Roborock S6 MaxV

Chinese manufactured vacuum cleaners have come to be reliable companions in most home both in China and outside China. Gone are the days when they are viewed as inferior to those manufactured in the US or Europe. Thanks to the likes of Xiaomi, Roborock, Huawei, Alfawise etc.

Of particular note, Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaners have been among the top-selling models in Europe. What some may not know is that the products are manufactured by Roborock. Roborock, a Xiaomi ecological chain company later released its own branded products. Previous data showed that for every 10 laser robot vacuum cleaners sold in China’s five major e-commerce channels, 8.4 of them were from Roborock. It accounts for 84.5% of the sales of laser sweeping robots in the five major e-commerce channels

The company is expanding its tentacles as it just entered the Japanelse market. The Roboroc S6 MaxV has just been launched in Japan. Despite being a new production the shelf, the vacuum cleaner occupies the C position on Yamada, Japan’s largest electrical appliance retail store. In other words, it sits at the top shelf despite being a new product.

It is understood that Yamada Denki, founded in 1973, is Japan’s largest electrical appliance seller, a leader in the Japanese home appliance retail industry, and the world’s second-largest electrical appliance sales chain store and the world’s top 500.

The Roborock robot vacuum cleaner supports smart control by mobile app, Siri, smart speakers, etc. At the same time, smart home appliances can also be intelligently linked through settings.

The Roborock S6 MaxV is a successor to the Roborock S6 which was launched on October 18, 2019, as the first batch of products released in Japan via a partnership between Roborock and Softbank. The product uses the same technology as its predecessor and may even have some improved features.

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OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T get January 2021 security patch update with some fixes

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Last month, OnePlus Nord N10 5G became the first device from the brand to get the January 2021 security patch update. Now almost three weeks later, this update is finally available for the brand’s 2020 flagship smartphones – OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T.

The latest OxygenOS stable update for OnePlus 8 series and OnePlus 8T not only brings the updated security patch but also some fixes and optimizations.

The update comes with the following build numbers for different regions.

  • OnePlus 8
    • IN: 11.0.4.4.IN21DA
    • EU: 11.0.4.4.IN21BA
    • NA: 11.0.4.4.IN21AA
  • OnePlus 8 Pro
    • IN: 11.0.4.4.IN11DA
    • EU: 11.0.4.4.IN11BA
    • NA: 11.0.4.4.IN11AA
  • OnePlus 8T
    • IN: 11.0.7.9.KB05DA
    • EU: 11.0.7.10.KB05BA
    • NA: 11.0.7.9.KB05AA
EDITOR’S PICK: OnePlus sees significant growth in the US smartphone market in 2020

 

The new update fixes Twitter freezing issue, split-screen bug, accent color switching issue, inaccurate display of the attribution of some numbers problem, unable to play video bug, noise issue on 5G calls, and some known issues.

It also optimizes the long screenshot feature and UI display effect of the notification bar, in addition to improving the stuttering problem of certain tripartite apps and system stability.

OnePlus 8/8Pro and 8T OxygenOS 11.0.4.4/11.0.7.9/11.0.7.10 Official Changelog

  • System
    • Optimized the experience of using long screenshots
    • Optimized the UI display effect of the notification bar
    • Improve the stuttering problem of some tripartite applications
    • Fixed the small probability issue that Twitter may freeze
    • Fixed the issue that opening app split-screen may fail
    • Fixed the issue of failure to switch the accent color in a small probability
    • Fixed the inaccurate display of the attribution of some numbers
    • Fixed known issues and improved system stability
    • Updated Android security patch to 2021.01
  • Gallery
    • Fixed the issue that the video cannot be played in a small probability
  • Network
    • Fixed the noise issue of 5G calls

The above-listed OxygenOS builds are currently being pushed in batches worldwide like any other OTA update. Hence, it may take time to reach your OnePlus smartphone.

 

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OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 for OnePlus 7/7T series brings AOD for the Pro models

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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A couple of weeks back, OnePlus released OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 based on Android 11 for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series. It was followed by the last OxygenOS 10 (Android 10) stable update for these four smartphones earlier this week. Now, these phones are receiving the OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 update.

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The Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 update for OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and Oneplus 7T Pro brings a number of fixes and optimizations. Above all, the new build finally adds AOD functionality, however, it is only limited to the Pro models.

Further, the latest public beta update fixes adapter not charging issue when using the headset at the same time, battery icon not displaying in the status bar bug, Tips & Support not displaying in the Settings issue, and flashback issue with the camera when unlocking in professional mode.

Lastly, the update also optimizes the sliding effect of dynamic wallpaper and adjusting intensity of automatic brightness, in addition to improving power consumption in some scenarios.

EDITOR’S PICK: OnePlus sees significant growth in the US smartphone market in 2020

 

OnePlus 7/7 Pro and 7T/7T Pro OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 Official Changelog

  • System
    • Optimized the sliding effect of the dynamic wallpaper
    • Improved power consumption in some scenarios
    • Optimized the adjusting intensity of automatic brightness to bring a more smooth using experience
    • Fixed the issue with the adapter not charging and using the headset at the same time
    • Fixed the issue in which the battery icon is not displayed on the status bar
    • Fixed the issue that ‘Tips & Support’ is not displayed in the Settings
  • Camera
    • Fixed the small probability flashback issue with the camera when unlocking in professional mode
  • Ambient Display
    • Newly supported Always-on ambient display feature for OP7Pro and OP7TPro (Go to: Settings – Utilities – OnePlus Laboratory – Always-on ambient display)

This new Android 11 beta update is currently rolling out to users on the previous public beta build via OTA. However, interested users on the stable channel can also install it by downloading the appropriate file from the OnePlus Community.

 

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Asus ROG partners with IKEA to launch gaming-themed furniture & accessories

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Jed John Ikoba
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Recently, ASUS sub-brand, Republic of Gamers (ROG), and IKEA agreed on a collaboration between both brands to design and produce various pieces of furniture and accessories specifically tailored to suit the nuances of the gaming community. The joint effort has now begun yielding results, as IKEA last month, introduced a variety of gaming furniture to the Chinese market, with hopes of extending these products to the global market this year.

The new gaming range is mainly focused on gamers using a personal computer. IKEA has categorized the products into six categories. They include HUVUDSPELARE, UTESPELARE, MATCHSPEL, GRUPPSPEL, UPPSPEL, and LÅNESPELARE.

One of the six families of products is called UPPSPEL and is a culmination of the joint collaboration between both companies. The UPPSPEL product family was designed and produced via a close collaboration between Asus ROG and IKEA. The other five product families were developed solely by IKEA, although it claims these products were based on the insights and knowledge gained from the collaboration.

The list of products that culminated from the IKEA/ Republic of Gamers collaboration is over thirty.

The list of new gaming-focused furniture is expected to debut in Japan around May 2020. The products include gaming desks and chairs, a drawer unit, a mug holder, a neck pillow, a ring light, a mouse bungee, a ring light, and several other products that both companies hope would combine to produce a wonderful gaming experience.

However, gamers will have to wait a bit longer for these products, as IKEA has said that global sales are expected bro kick off in October 2021. 

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