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Huawei will not be excluded from 5G network in Dominican Republic

The Government of the Dominican Republic has announced that it would be excluding Huawei from 5G networks in the country. The announcement was made through the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (INDOTEL).

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According to a LoopJamaica report, the specifications of the international tender for the implementation of 5G networks will not be excluding the Chinese telecommunications giant. The President of the republic, Luis Abinader, added that the implementation of the 5G network aims to boost opportunities for the citizens of the nation through connectivity. Furthermore, the newer and faster bandwidth also brings a ‘more modern and inclusive health system and streamlined public spending.’

The President further added that “We are looking for a more competitive, dynamic, more connected Dominican Republic. The implementation of the 5G network will be a great step in the history of the country’s telecommunications development, which will translate into a profound digital transformation. The winning company must implement a 5G-infrastructure deployment with national coverage at the end of five years.”

Huawei

For those unaware, Huawei has been facing various allegations related to national security from government’s like the US, the UK, and other regions in Europe as well. Although, the Chinese company has actively denied these accusations and has even stated that its equipment will provide necessary guarantees to respect the national sovereignty and data protection of the Dominican Republic. The selection process is scheduled for September 2021 and the 5G network will be deployed sometime in November 2021.

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Oppo Reno5 to launch in the Kenyan market on February 22

While the Oppo Reno5 smartphone has already been launched in various markets across the globe, the company is now finally bringing the new device to the Kenyan market. The device will be launched in the region on 22nd February 2021.

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The Chinese tech giant has officially announced the launch date and has marketed the device with the phrase “Picture Life Together,” as per a GadgetsAfrica report. According to Muthoni Wachira, Head of Communications & Projects at OPPO Kenya, “Today’s smartphone is not just a tool to record our memories – it’s a partner that empowers our own unique way of storytelling and archives the unforgettable stories we share with our friends and family.”

Looking in to the specifications of the device, the Reno5 sports a 6.43 inch OLED display with a 1080x2400px resolution and a high refresh rate of 90Hz. On the rear a 64 megapixel primary camera can be found while the front features a 32 megapixel selfie shooter. Under the hood, a 4,300mAh battery pack powers the device and its Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SoC. Notably, the device also offers 0 to 100 percent charging in just 48 minutes thanks to its ultra fast 50W flash charging.

Oppo Reno5 5G

The Oppo Reno5 will be available in two memory configurations, including the 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage an 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage variant. Furthermore, the device will also be available in two color variants, namely the “ever-changing color” of Fantasy Silver and the Starry Black. The device will be launched via an online live stream, with viewers also being given the opportunity to win prizes as well.

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Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M21 now cost the same across offline and online channels in India

Samsung introduced the Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M21 in the first half of 2020 in India. Since their launch, the former has received two price cuts so far, however, the latter’s price was dropped only once. Now, these devices have received another price cut in the country.

Samsung Galaxy M11 Galaxy M21

The previous price drops of Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M21 were limited to the offline channels. That’s the case with this new price cut as well. With the latest one, the offline price tags of these models finally match those of online.

Interested customers can now purchase the Galaxy M11 base variant with a 3GB + 32GB storage configuration for ₹9,999, whereas the higher 4GB + 64GB variant will cost them ₹10,999. In other words, this smartphone has received a flat ₹1,000 price cut in India.

On the other hand, the Galaxy M21 now costs ₹12,999 for the lower 4GB + 64GB version and ₹14,999 for the higher 6GB + 128GB variant. It has also got a ₹1,000 price just like the previous phone.

Also, as mentioned earlier, the prices of these Samsung phones are now the same across both offline and online retailers. Hence, if you don’t find any of these devices in stock online, you can just grab it from your nearby retail store for the exact same price.

 

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Apple Watch Series 5 and SE users are eligible for free repairs over Power Reserve bug

Earlier this week, Apple started rolling out the watchOS 7.3.1 for its Apple Watch Series 5 and Watch SE models. This new update would bring a fix that would prevent a bug which caused these wearable devices to get stuck in the Power Reserve mode.

Apple Watch Series 5 Featured

As per a new support document shared by the Cupertino based giant (Via 9To5Mac), the company gave out additional details regarding this bug. For those unaware, the Power Reserve mode allows users to see the time on the Apple Watch while preserving battery life. However, it shuts off the communication between users’ wearable and their iPhone. In otehr words, various features and functionalities are unavailable in this mode.

Despite the fix being rolled out, the company also announced in the document that a “very small number” of the owners of these devices have “experienced an issue with their watch not charging after it enters Power Reserve.” The OEM stated that the watchOS 7.3.1 that was recently rolled out will help prevent “this issue from happening to other Apple Watch Series 5 or Apple Watch SE devices.”

Apple Watch SE

Unfortunately, this implies that those this would only prevent anyone from receiving this bug, and not help those that are already suffering from it. But, the company is ready with a solution. Users suffering from this issue can simply contact its official support team, for a mail in repair, which will be free of charge. Although, the device will be examined before the service to verify whether or not its eligible for the free repairs, as stated by the iPhone maker.

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Apple iPhone 13 could feature an Always On Display for the battery and time

Reports regarding the Apple iPhone 13 series have already started surfacing. Just yesterday, we had reported on the device reportedly featuring a portless design and astrophotography. Now, a new report has hinted at it sporting an Always On Display on its OLED display.

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According to a SlashGear report, the iPhone 13 series could arrive with this feature, or it might just be available for the higher end iPhone 13 Pro variants. The 2021 iPhone lineup will reportedly feature a new display technology that will work with OLED panels to bring Always On Display functionality to the Apple devices. For those unaware, a key advantage of OLED over LCD is that these panels don’t have to display black. The pixels can simply be turned off to only light certain parts of the screen.

This enables lower battery consumption, which allowed Always On Display to be a feature on certain Android smartphones and even the Apple Watch. Known Tipster Max Weinbach stated that the Cupertino based giant might utilized an LTPO (low-temperature polycrystalline oxide) panel that will enable it to save on battery draw while offering a higher refresh rate along with Always On Display as well. Although, the iPhone 13’s Always On Display wouldn’t function like most Android devices.

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Apparently, the Always On Display for the upcoming iPhones would only focus on display key information like the time or the battery icons. Furthermore, notifications will only be displayed temporarily and would light up just a small section of the display without waking up the entire screen. In other words, there would probably not be a lot of customization on these smartphones. Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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Smartphones with secondary screen on the back panel to launch this year, including Mi 11 Ultra

Smartphone makers are trying to come up with new and unique designs or features to stand apart from the crowd. Recently, foldable smartphones became mainstream and we have also seen devices with more than one display.

Now, the popular leakster ‘Digital Chat Station’ claims that there will be at least two smartphones getting launched this year which will feature a secondary display on the phone’s back panel.

Second Screen Smartphones Report

Recently, Xiaomi’s upcoming Mi 11 Ultra was leaked online and the image revealed that there is a smaller secondary screen beside the camera sensors on the phone’s back panel, housed inside the horizontal rectangular slab.

We’ve seen a few smartphones in the past that feature a small secondary screen that showcases information such as notifications, time, weather, etc. A few years ago, Meizu had launched its Meizu Pro 7 that had a secondary screen on the back panel, along with the camera module.

Mi 11 Ultra Secondary Screen Leak
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Secondary Screen Leak

It will be interesting to see what Xiaomi has planned for the secondary screen on the upcoming Mi 11 Ultra smartphone. It also remains to be seen if any other smartphone brand follows with similar offerings. The Mi 11 Ultra is expected to get launched next year, so we’ll have to wait a few more weeks to know more about it.

Last year, Huawei had also patented a smartphone design that features a secondary screen on the phone’s back, along with the camera module. But it is not yet known if the company has any plans of making such a smartphone anytime soon.

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Redmi Note 10 series smartphones confirmed to launch in India on March 4

Xiaomi-based Redmi had been teasing the upcoming Redmi Note series smartphones, which is the most successful lineup from the brand. Today, Redmi India has confirmed that the Redmi Note 10 series will be officially launched on 4th March.

Apart from confirming the launch date, the company has not revealed anything related to the upcoming smartphones. However, a recent leak had revealed that the company could launch four devices in this lineup — Redmi Note 10, Note 10 5G, Note 10 Pro 4G, and Note 10 Pro 5G. To know for sure, we’ll have to wait a couple of weeks.

Redmi Note 10 Series Launch Date India

There are also reports claiming that the Redmi 10X 5G, which was launched in China last year, could be launched as Redmi Note 10 in India. The device, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 820 SoC, is currently limited to China.

Recently, Redmi India hosted a poll on its Twitter account asking users their preference for the display of Redmi Note 10 — LCD + 120Hz or AMOLED. Around 88 percent chose the AMOLED screen but the company deleted the poll.

The Redmi Note 10 series smartphones will be sold exclusively through Amazon India, just like its predecessor. While not much is known about the phones, it’s safe to assume that we will get upgraded design and configuration compared to the Redmi Note 9 series. The launch is just a couple of weeks from now, so we expect the company to start teasing specs and features in the coming days.

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Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone to reportedly come with support for stylus

Apple has been working on a foldable iPhone for a few years now and now it seems that the project is moving ahead with a possible launch in a couple of years. As the project is developing, more details about the device have started surfacing online.

In the latest report, it is being said that the device will now come with support for a stylus but it is not yet clear if the smartphone will support the current Apple Pencil or come with a completely new stylus.

Apple Foldable iPhone Concept

Recently, it was reported that the Cupertino-based giant has finalized a clamshell design for the foldable iPhone, which is similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. It is said that the company will be using a Ceramic Shield glass which will be chemically treated, enabling it to handle a significant level of tolerance when it is folded or unfolded.

It is also reported that the foldable iPhone from Apple will be affordable compared to other similar offerings in this segment. But given that the device is expected to launch in 2023, it makes sense as the cost of components required for the foldable smartphones will come down by then. There’s also a possibility that the phone’s launch could get pushed further away if the company faces any hardware or production issues.

Meanwhile, Apple is also focusing on its ‘Project Titan’ which is an autonomous electric vehicle that is being referred to as Apple Car. The company held talks with several automakers, including Hyundai, Kia, and Nissan, but it has not been able to find a partner.

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PocketBook InkPad Color eBook reader with 7.8-inch display launched for $329

PocketBook, a company that makes e-readers, has launched the InkPad Color, which is claimed to be the first device with a new Kaleido panel to be available in the United States and the European market.

The PocketBook InkPad Color comes with a 7.8-inch display with 1404 x 1872 pixels screen resolution that uses the latest E-Ink color panel. The screen size is bigger compared to the 6-inch panel in PocketBook Color launched last year.

PocketBook InkPad Color

It offers 300-dpi resolution for monochrome content and 100 dpi for displaying colors. The company reveals that the new version of Kaleido has a different color filter pattern that offers better contrast and color saturation than the first Kaleido, which is itself a pretty new technology. It also says that the screen refresh rate has been improved in software.

Similar to the previous model, this one also comes powered by a dual-core 1GHz CPU with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that allows users to further expand the storage capacity.

For connectivity, the device comes with support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It supports a number of formats, including ePub, PDF, CBR, CBZ, FB2, HTML, MOBI, and others. It also supports audio files and text-to-speech.

The device is running a Linux-based operating system and is powered by a 2,900mAh battery. It is now available for purchase for a price of $329.

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Google’s Android 12 may come with “Material NEXT” design along with new features

Recently, a few images of the upcoming Android 12 mobile operating system from Google were leaked online through documents shared by the tech giant with OEM partners. It showcased a few changes in terms of design, which appeared to be related to a new system-level theming engine for the OS.

However, the latest report coming from XDA-Developers hints that Google may be working on a new design for the Android operating system. As per the report, the company has marked the new notification UI changes as the start of the “road to Material NEXT” UI.

For those who are unaware, “Material” is a design library from Google which has improved a lot since its initial launch. Most of the Google applications are using Material design. However, it is not yet known what changes does the “Material NEXT” design includes but it seems to be significant changes if the leaked images are anything to go by.

Apart from the design-related changes, Google is also planning to introduce several new features to the Android 12 operating system, including new layouts and features for the Always-On Display and Lock Screen.

From the leaks so far, it appears that the company is primarily focusing on notifications user interface and changes to the Quick Settings panel. There also seems to be a “letterbox” feature which is a new way to put apps into a frame/window.

It is also expected to come with several other features, including Smarter Autorotation, a Gaming Mode, a Reduce Bright Colors feature, a “stashing” feature to the Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, and a new one-hand mode.

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Samsung Galaxy A52 and A52 5G images, specs, and pricing details leak online

Samsung is expected to launch a couple of Galaxy A-series smartphones in the coming weeks but ahead of the official launch, details about the devices keep surfacing online. After details of Galaxy A72 leaked, now details of the upcoming Galaxy A52 and A52 5G have surfaced online through WinFuture.

As the naming itself confirms, the key difference between both models is the connectivity. Coming to the launch, there’s no specific date known yet but the devices are expected to go official by the end of this year or in early March.

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Renders Leak

Now, coming to the specifications, the standard Samsung Galaxy A52 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC while the 5G variant will come packed with the Snapdragon 750G chipset.

Apart from the difference in connectivity and chipset, both the smartphones are almost the same — both in terms of design as well as specifications. Both will come in two memory configurations — 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB.

Both the devices feature a 6.52-inch Super AMOLED Full HD+ display with 2400 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and an under-display optical fingerprint sensor for added protection.

The smartphones will feature a quad-camera setup on the back where the four camera sensors and an LED flash are placed on a rectangular module. The whole setup is placed on the top-left corner of the phone.

They will be running the latest Android 11 operating system with Samsung One UI 3 on top. The devices also have NFC support as well as an IP67 rating, making them water and dust resistant. The phones are powered by a 4,500mAh battery and come with support for 25W fast charging.

The Samsung Galaxy A52 models will come in four colors — Awesome White, Awesome Black, Awesome Blue, and Awesome Violet. The 4G variant is expected to start at €349 while the 5G variant will start at €429.

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DJI FPV Combo drone appears in unboxing video ahead of launch; full specs leaked too

Back in December, pictures of the DJI FPV racing drone surfaced on the web. It has been more than two months now and DJI is still yet to take the wraps off the drone. Now, an unboxing video of the drone has been posted on YouTube.

The video was posted on the YouTube channel SpiderMonkey FPV (seems to have been originally recorded by Dominion Drones) and it leaves nothing to the imagination as to what to expect when it is finally announced. The video shows us the drone and the accompanying FPV goggles and the new FPV controller which comes in a different color from the other two.

From the video, one can see that this is not the retail unit as there is a “NOT FOR SALE” and “DISPLAY DEMO” sticker on the box. The drone itself has a main gimbal camera for recording and four other smaller cameras (two downward-facing ones) whose function is presumed to be for detecting obstacles.

The controller that ships with the drone can pass for a game controller though with a pretty large antenna. It charges via USB-C and there are slots on the handles to store the joystick buttons.

There is a short FPV flight clip that shows the drone in action.

The spec sheet which was posted on Twitter by @JasperEllens reveals that the drone has a 12MP f/2.86 1/2.3” CMOS camera with a 150° field of view. The camera has an ISO range of 1-3200 and can record in both FHD and 4K.

The drone weighs approximately 795 grams and packs a 2000mAh battery capacity that supports a maximum charging power of 90 Watts. The maximum flight time is stated to be 20 minutes while flying at a consistent speed of 40km/h. The controller is a little under half the weight of the drone at 346 grams and it has a maximum transmission distance of 10 kilometers (with no obstruction).

As of the time of writing, there is no info regarding when the drone will be finally unveiled.

 

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Lei Jun expresses admiration as boy, 9, turns a dismantled Redmi 1 into an artwork

“Catch them young” is a popular axiom that is used all over the world but literally, Xiaomi may have caught one of its future engineers. A 9-year-old boy has just exhibited his dexterity and interest in smartphones by dismantling a Redmi 1 smartphone and turning all the components into a framed artwork.

The feat attained by the brilliant unnamed boy was first posted on Weibo by the boy’s father where it then caught the attention of Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun who described it as creative. He even recommended that those who have unused smartphones to convert them into such artworks that will help understand the internal structure of the smartphone. Lei Jun was so impressed that he even pinned the post to his Weibo page. redmi 1

In case you don’t know, the Redmi 1 is Xiaomi’s first Redmi-branded smartphone. The device was launched in 2013 making the lineup up to 7 years old. The Redmi 1 uses MediaTek’s 28nm quad-core processor, and the screen was supplied by AUO, having an HD resolution of 1280×720 pixels.

According to the boy, the phone was still working before it was torn apart but it is said to be extremely slow. This is, perhaps, because it wasn’t designed for heavy usage. In addition, the phone comes with 1GB RAM and 4GB storage, and a paltry 2050mAh battery. The setup perhaps explains why it lags.

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Essential Inc. has been acquired by Nothing

Carl Pei’s Nothing is yet to announce its first product but the company has been in the news a lot lately. Just last week, it reported it had secured a $15 million investment from Alphabet’s GV. Now, the latest news is that the UK-based company has acquired Essential Inc. or what’s left of it. Yes, that Essential.

Nothing + Essential

First reported by 9to5Google, filings found at the UK Intellectual Property Office now show that Essential is now owned by Carl Pei’s Nothing Technologies Ltd. The source reports that the application was filed back in November 2020 before it was completed in the first week of January 2021. Based on this, all that is left of Essential including its trademark and logo (no info on patents) are now owned by Nothing.

This is definitely exciting news as it presents the possibility of us seeing the return of the Essential brand. The company which was formed by Andy Rubin was one of the shortest lives smartphone brands to ever exist. It launched only one smartphone, the Essential PH-1 but went under before it could launch a successor or any of the other cool products it was developing.

Now that Essential is now owned by Nothing, we hope this is a sign that the Essential brand will rise from the ashes. We don’t expect a phone yet as that doesn’t seem to be in Nothing’s plan as far as we know.

Nothing is yet to officially announce the acquisition but we expect a statement to surface soon.

 

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Moto E7 Power product page goes live on Flipkart, some specs in tow

Motorola is expected to launch the Moto E7 Power in India on February 19. Ahead of the launch, the product page for the budget smartphone is now live on Flipkart. Incidentally, the device is expected to go on sale on Flipkart and should be an exclusive product.

The product listing not only made bare the design of the smartphone but also, some key specs of what should be inside the phone has been shared as well. Sadly, the pricing is still elusive but then, February 19 is just a few days away. Moto E7 Power

The Moto E7 Power adopts a pretty impressive design which includes a waterdrop notch display. The display itself is a 6.5-inch display with an HD+ resolution of 720 pixels. The phone will b powered by an Octa-core processor, as mention on the official landing page but we expect it to be a MediaTek Helio P22 SoC.

Further, the device packs a 5000mAH battery which is slightly higher than that of the Moto E7. The phone features a USB-C port which is an indication that there may be fast charging onboard but since that wasn’t mentioned, it may not be.

On the camera end, it is shown to pack a dual-camera setup which consists of a 13MP main shooter and a 2MP sensor that could be a macro camera or a depth sensor. The phone will have  4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64 GB of built-in storage. There is also a memory card slot that can bump up the memory up to 1TB. The phone runs near-stock Android with some Motorola add-ons but the OS version is yet to be revealed. The phone packs a rear fingerprint sensor, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The price of the Moto E7 Power is yet to be revealed but we expect it to retail around €150 in Europe.

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Samsung to launch ISOCELL GN1s and ISOCELL GN3 image sensors in H2

Last year, Samsung announced the 50MP ISOCELL GN1 image sensor. The sensor can be found in phones such as the Vivo X50 Pro+ and the recently announced Vivo X60 Pro+. A new report says that the image sensor will be getting two successors by the second half of the year.

The source of the info is the Chinese leaker, Digital Chat Station, and according to him, Samsung will announce the ISOCELL GN1s and ISOCELL GN3 sensors later this year – the second half of the year to be specific.

ISOCELL GN1s and ISOCELL GN3

The ISOCELL GN1s should be a slightly upgraded version of the ISOCELL GN1 while the ISOCELL GN3 should be the one that packs the major upgrades. Both sensors will appear in flagship phones.

Before the launch of these two sensors, Samsung is expected to announce the ISOCELL GN2. It has been reported that the sensor will be one of the cameras inside the upcoming Mi 11 Pro.

The ISOCELL GN series are expected to be more widely used than the ISOCELL HM series which has sensors such as the ISOCELL HMX (Xiaomi Mi Note 10), ISOCELL HM1 (Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra), ISOCELL HM2, and ISOCELL HM3 (Galaxy S21 Ultra).

We do not know which phones will be the first to come with the ISOCELL GN1s and ISOCELL GN3 cameras but we won’t be surprised to see it appear first in phones from Vivo and Xiaomi.

 

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Nokia 5.4 vs POCO M3: Specs Comparison

HMD Global is a big player in the smartphone market but it is often underrated. If you want a phone with stock Android and long-term updates, even in the entry-level segment, you have to choose a Nokia phone. This is the biggest advantage of Nokia devices, but not the only one. The Nokia 5.4 recently debuted in the Indian market with a very attractive price tag and pretty nice specifications. Here, we compared it to one of the best devices in the same price segment and the best which features the same chipset as the Nokia 5.4: we are talking about the best-buy POCO M3 by Xiaomi.

Nokia 5.4 vs Xiaomi POCO M3

Apple iPhone 12 Xiaomi POCO M3
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 161 x 76 x 8.7 mm, 181 g 162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm, 198 g
DISPLAY  6.39 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), IPS LCD  6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, octa-core 2.0 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, octa-core 2.0 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB  4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB –  micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE  Android 10  Android 10, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA Quad 48 + 5 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 48 + 8 + 2  MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
8 MP f/2.1 front camera
BATTERY  4000 mAh  6000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot

Design

You should not go for so affordable devices if you want a premium design, but the Nokia 5.4 remains a pretty elegant phone. Despite being an entry-level handset, it has a punch-hole display with narrow bezels and a lightweight body. It is more compact and even thinner than the POCO M3, as well as more raffinate. The POCO M3 is definitely uglier with its big camera module and its waterdrop notch making it look like an older phone. While the POCO M3 has a side-mounted fingerprint reader, the Nokia 5.4 has a rear-mounted scanner.

 

Display

If we look at the quality of the displays, there is no much difference between Nokia 5.4 and Xiaomi POCO M3. Both feature an IPS panel with an HD+ resolution (720 x 1560 pixels), as well as a 400 nit typical brightness. The level of detail is more or less the same, as well as the color reproduction. What changes is the display diagonal: you get 6.39 inches with the Nokia 5.4 and a wider 6.53-inch panel with the Xiaomi POCO M3. This is what makes the Xiaomi POCO M3 more comfortable for power users, but the HD+ resolution may disappoint them.

 

Specs & Software

Nokia 5.4 and Xiaomi Poco M3 are powered by the same chipset: the Snapdragon 662 by Qualcomm. But with the Xiaomi POCO M3, you actually get better memory configurations. The 128 GB variants of the Xiaomi POCO M3 come with UFS 2.2 native storage and up to 6 GB of RAM, while Nokia 5.4 stops at 4 GB of RAM and it does not have so fast internal storage. On the other hand, the Nokia 5.4 is more interesting in terms of software: it has a stock Android version that will most likely get faster and more constant updates from the manufacturer.

 

 

Camera

On the paper, the Nokia 5.4 has a better camera setup. It is almost the same as the POCO M3, with a single difference: the Nokia 5.4 has a 5 MP ultrawide sensor, while its rival does not. Further, the Nokia 5.4 has a better 16 MP selfie camera allowing for better selfies, while its opponent has just 8 MP on the front side. After looking at the specs on the paper, there seems to be no doubt about the fact that Nokia 5.4 is a better camera phone, but only if you mind about ultrawide photos and selfies.

 

 

Battery

Xiaomi POCO M3 has a much bigger battery than Nokia 5.4: its capacity is a whopping 6000 mAh. And given that Xiaomi POCO M3 has a similar specs sheet to the Nokia 5.4 with the same chipset and almost the same display specifications, its battery life is longer in every scenario. That is not all: the POCO M3 features 18W fast charging and reverse charging, while Nokia 5.4 does not have any of these features. Its battery is smaller and it has standard charging.

 

Price

Nokia 5.4 carries a starting price of Rs. 13,999 / $193 in India (we are talking about the base variant with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage), while the base configuration of the Xiaomi Poco M3 costs Rs. 10,999 / $151. The Nokia 5.4 is a better phone except for the battery, but the Xiaomi POCO M3 carries a more affordable price. It is not an easy choice giving the long battery life and fast charging offered by the POCO M3, but given that it lets us save money, we would go for it.

 

 

Nokia 5.4 vs Xiaomi POCO M3: PRO and CONS

Nokia 5.4

PRO

  • Stock Android
  • Quick and constant updates
  • Ultrawide camera
  • Compact

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

Xiaomi POCO M3

PRO

  • Bigger battery
  • Wider display
  • Stereo speakers
  • Reverse charging
  • Fast charging

CONS

  • Inferior cameras

 

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Realme exec hints the Race smartphone will bear the moniker “Realme GT”

For a while now, we have been inundated with leaks and certifications for a Realme Race flagship smartphone. Apparently, the Race moniker is a codename for the unannounced smartphone. Realme’s exec Xu Qi Chase has shared a teaser which hints at the device launching under the moniker Realme GT. Realme Race

Earlier on, Chase had hinted that the Realme Race will herald the beginning of a refreshed flagship series from the brand. The exec posted a teaser on Weibo containing a Nissan GT-R scale model car. This aligns well with a TENAA listing for a Realme device with the GT branding stamped on the back panel which was spotted last week.Realme Race

It is already in the open that the Realme GT will be powered by a Snapdragon 888 chipset which will make it Realme’s first model to pack Qualcomm’s latest flagship SoC. In addition, the device will feature a triple camera setup  at the back, as spotted in a couple of live photos spotted recently.

In the same light, noted tipster Digital Chat Station has disclosed that the Realme GT will  feature a flat display, in addition to a super-fast charging and a thin build.Realme GT

As for pother known specifications, the Realme Race/GT is expected to cram a 5000mAh battery under the hood and will have support for 125W UltraDart flash charging. The device also likely feature support for 120Hz refresh rate and will have up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage on the top variant.

On the camera side, the GT/ Race will have a 64MP primary camera alongside a 13MP telephoto and a 13MP ultrawide sensors. The phone will likely come with a 120Hz display, up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. On the software side, it will run on Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 OS.

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Ulefone Armor 11 5G will be a maiden Night Vision 5G rugged smartphone, launch due in February

Ulefone always stands tall against the rugged smartphone manufacturers in bringing interesting innovations first in the rugged smartphone market. After disrupting the market by bringing the first 5G rugged smartphone, now the company is again bringing first Night Vision 5G rugged smartphone this February.

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The new smartphone will be a part of the popular Armor series. It can be a perfect tool for shooting in t night or low light environment. Moreover, it is quite useful for observing wildlife. The company has shed some light on its other hardware specifications.

Apart from the Night Vision sensor, the Ulefone Armor 11 5G smartphone will feature Dimensity 800 5G SoC. It will further carry an 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage which is enough for multitasking and storing tons of data. It will offer ultra-fast 5G connectivity.

In the camera department, the smartphone will feature a 48MP penta-camera rear module including a 20MP IR night vision camera, 13MP ultra-wide-angle, 2MP macro lens and a sub-camera. A 6.1-inch waterdrop display is present along with a 5200 mAh battery to keep devices running. IT also supports wireless charging.

There are several astonishing features that will be the part f the parcel. The phone is expected to launch somewhere in February. The users can keep connected with the Ulefone official website to know more about the upcoming device.

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Lanq PCDock monitor stands to make your PC experience as easy as a phone

Though bulky, desktops may not even provide some of the cool functionalities of the sleek laptops outside in the market. Still, desktops have its own advantages so do many opt for them. Well, what if you get a contraption providing all those extra stuff to the PC which most modern laptops or even smartphones brag of? LANQ has something called PCDock which will do exactly the same.

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As per LANQ, LANQ PCDock is a device that compensates for the lack of WIFI, Bluetooth, fingerprint ID sensor and other limitations of the desktop computer. It cleverly integrates functions of the ergonomically designed monitor stand, desktop storage space and wireless charging. Not only enhancing the primary using part of PC but also make whole desktop setup tidy and dope!

The LANQ PCDock is scheduled for a launch on 01st March 2021. To be precise, LANQ has three variants of the PCDocks: LANQ PCDock Pro Max, LANQ PCDock Pro and LANQ PCDock Standard. The obvious difference being that the latter lacks some features such as wireless charging, RGB lights etc.

That being said, the desktop holder(s) would be a great fit for office and home use. It comes with a proper heat dissipation facility and has a multifunctional design.

Lanq PC Dock Monitor  Features

Integrated WIFI, Fingerprint Sensor, Bluetooth, etc

Due to its well-calibrated height, the PCDock assures a right visual angle, which would help you from the soreness of cervical discomfort. It’s integrated with dual WI-FI for speedy internet access, fingerprint lock for biometric authentication and BlueTooth connected APTX sound guarantees a true sound experience on your desktop set-up.

If not enough the Pro Max and Pro Dock supports 15W high-speed magnetic wireless charging, 2xUSB Charging Port or 2xType C charging port. To make things seem cooler, they feature gorgeous RGB light effects customizable as per your preference.

LANQ hasn’t made any compromise in the build quality as the stand is made of quality ABS material, so it is long-lasting and durable. If interested, you can get to know more about the LANQ PCDock products from here.

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