Mini LED demand spike causes LED Chip prices to surge: Report

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Jan 25, 2021

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has received approval from China’s TENAA and 3C, India’s BIS, Wi-Fi Alliance, and Bluetooth SIG authorities. These listings and other leaks have revealed some of the specs of the Galaxy A52 5G. Recent reports have also revealed the key specs of the Galaxy A72 5G. It is speculated that both phones will be also coming in 4G versions. Now, the pricing of the Galaxy A52 and A72 have appeared on Idealo (via. Galaxy Club), a retailer site in Germany.

Samsung Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 pricing (Unconfirmed)

Except for Galaxy A72 5G, the retailer site has listed the pricing of the Galaxy A52 4G, Galaxy A52 5G, and Galaxy A72 5G phones. Here is the pricing of the upcoming A72 and A52 smartphones:

Samsung Galaxy A52 4G variants

6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 369 euros (~$448)
8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 429 euros (~$521)

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G variants

6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 459 euros (~$558)
8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 509 euros (~$619)

Samsung Galaxy A72 4G variants:

6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 449 euros (~$546)
8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 509 euros (~$619)

The above-mentioned phones are expected to arrive in European markets in colors like Denim Blue, Icy White, and Graphite Black. Readers are expected to digest the pricing information of the upcoming A-series phones with a grain of salt.

Samsung Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 specifications (Rumored)

The Galaxy A52 and A72 are expected to arrive with Snapdragon 720G chipset. Their 5G variants are likely to feature Snapdragon 750G. The Galaxy A72 may feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen, whereas the A52 may house a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. Both phones are rumored to come with a 64-megapixel (main) + 12-megapixel (wide-angle) + 5-megapixel (macro) + 5-megapixel (depth) quad-camera system.

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Redmi 7 is receiving MIUI 12 update despite getting canceled

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Jan 25, 2021

In early December, news broke out that Xiaomi has canceled the MIUI 12 update for four devices, namely Redmi Y3, Redmi 7, Redmi 6, and Redmi 6A. But now, over a month later, one of these smartphones, the Redmi 7, has started receiving the MIUI 12 update.

Out of nowhere, Xiaomi has rolled out MIUI 12 update for the Redmi 7 though it was said to be canceled. As of now, the update is only live for the Chinese variant of the handset with build number V12.0.1.0.QFLCNXM.

The build is currently in the Stable Beta phase and hence, it is only available for select users in China. If the early adopters don’t come across any major bugs, this very same build will be seeded out as the final stable update for all the users in the country. Also, the update should be available for other regional variants of this phone shortly.

For those unaware, Xiaomi canceled the MIUI 12 update for Redmi 7 and the other three devices citing performance issues. Having used this handset personally, I can tell for sure that despite featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC, the Redmi 7 stutters a lot. Anyway, I am happy that Xiaomi is providing the MIUI 12 update as it brings redesigned UI and new useful features.

Having said that, the biggest question is will the other three smartphones (Redmi Y3, Redmi 6, Redmi 6A) also get the update? Unfortunately, we don’t have any idea but it would be nice for the users of these handsets.

Apple to cross $100 billion in sales in Q4 2020: Report

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Jan 25, 2021

Wall Street analysts are expecting Apple to reach sales crossing 100 billion US Dollars for the final quarter of 2020. This marks the holiday season along with the company’s launch of its latest iPhone 12 series lineup.

According to a BusinessInsider report, the current estimation for the Cupertino based giant’s final quarter sales is 102.76 billion US Dollars. This is for the quarter that ends on 31st December 2020, which is also the company’s fiscal first quarter, as per estimates from 27 analysts. At the moment, the highest estimate as per these analysts has the company reach 110.21 billion US Dollars in sale during the fourth quarter of last year.

As per Morgan Stanley analysts Katy L. Huberty and Erik W. Woodring’s research note, “We are buyers ahead of what we expect to be a record December quarter print.” If the mean estimation of the 102.76 billion US Dollars sales for Apple is true, it would mark a year on year rise of 16 percent over its final quarter sales from back in 2019. The company is scheduled to post the results of this quarter on Wednesday (27th January 2021) after the market closes.

Similar to Apple, even Amazon is expected to top the 100 billion US Dollars sales mark during this period. Although, its financial report for this quarter would only be seen by 2nd February 2021. Both Apple and Amazon would be a part of a small group of American firms that also includes Walmart, which also hit the 100 billion US Dollar milestone as well. Morningstar analysts also added that “CEO Tim Cook expects iPhone revenue to grow in the December quarter despite the new iPhone 12 being launched a couple of weeks later in the quarter, though he did not specify the magnitude of growth. Meanwhile, all other products and services are expected to grow in the double digits.”

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Automotive display shipments rise by 22% in 2020

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Jan 25, 2021

Displays used in automobiles have seen a surge in shipments in 2020. Last year, the automobile industry saw an increase in demand for displays that grew by 22 percent year on year.

According to TheElec report, new market research from Omdia has pointed out that up to 351 million units of automotive displays that were sized 9 inch or above were shipped during this period. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the demand had shrunk in the first half but recovered in the second half of the year. This growth in display demand was primarily carried by the center stack display (CDS), which is generally the control hub in a vehicle.

Back in 2020, the CSD shipments rose by 47 percent alone in comparison to 2019. Furthermore, this category also accounted for around 40 percent of the automotive display market in 2019 but has since risen to over 50 percent in 2020. In the final quarter of last year, CSD alone accounted for 56.5 percent of all automotive displays. Similarly, ICD (instrument cluster display) was also responsible for the growth, which also saw a rise of 11 percent and accounted for about 30 percent of the automotive display demand.

Furthermore, the report also found that only over 10 percent of all displays were automotive screens and that the increase in CSD and ICD shipments were thanks to the rise in autonomous driving and other safety features. Notably, 12.3 inch panels were the most popular size in this category of displays. The market research also predicts that the automotive display market will further recover in the second half of 2021.

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Xiaomi’s new phone patent is a combination of slider, rollable, and full-screen designs

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Jan 25, 2021

Xiaomi’s Mi MIX series is known for its bezel-less design. Unfortunately, the company has not released a new model in a very long time. However, it has patented a wide variety of devices with full-screen design in the past few months. Now, yet another new design emerges with a unique slider display implementation.

As usual, this Xiaomi patent was first spotted by LetsGoDigtial. As per the publication, Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software filed this patent with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) and the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office). It got approved and published on October 29, 2020.

According to the documentation, this design includes a slider display similar to the Mi MIX 3 5G. But unlike that phone, this handset’s display covers the front and runs along the bottom side up until half of its back.

Hence, the only places without a screen on this design are the top, sides, and the top portion of the rear panel. This design is somewhat similar to the Xiaomi AI Super Camera smartphone patent from last year but with a magnetic slider.

Since this design’s display continues from the front to the back from the bottom side, it uses a roller mechanism inside the slider to slide down the front panel to reveal the selfie camera, an ambient light sensor, a distance sensor, a dot projector, and the receiver. This slider can also be moved by voice command.

In other words, this new Xiaomi patent is a combination of slider, rollable, and full-screen smartphone. That said, we don’t think the Chinese smartphone maker will ever release such a device for the commercial market but it may showcase it as a concept like the Mi MIX Alpha.

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Lastly, the renders included in this article are created by an industrial designer called Sarang Sheth, in collaboration with LetsGoDigtial. Also, it is worth noting that the rear camera setup from the Mi 10T Pro is just for reference.

Realme Race likely to launch in February, hints Realme President

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Jan 25, 2021

At the beginning of December, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. After the launch, Realme revealed that it will be unleashing a flagship phone featuring the SD888 chip in the first quarter of 2021. Reports have claimed that the handset is codenamed Race and its model number is RMX2202. Earlier today, Xu Qi who is Realme China’s President hinted through Weibo that the Realme Race may launch in the coming month.

Xu Qi mentioned in the Weibo post that the Race smartphone will be made official after the Spring Festival (Feb. 12) of China. Hence, it is likely that the Realme Race may hit the Chinese markets in the latter half of February.

While leaked information that appeared in the last month revealed details of the Realme Race smartphone, but a leak from last week also revealed the existence of the Race Pro handset. Like the Race model, its Pro sibling could be powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform.

The Realme Race Pro is expected to arrive with an OLED panel of 6.8 inches. The screen is likely to offer a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 160Hz refresh rate. The device could be fitted with a 64-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 13-megapixel triple camera system.

The SD8888 chip could be equipped with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. It could be coming in three storage versions like 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. It may house a 5,000mAh battery with 125W rapid charging technology. It may come loaded with the Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11 OS.

In related news, China is also expected to receive Realme X9 and Realme X9 Pro smartphones in Q1 this year. Rumors have it that the Realme X9 Pro could be arriving as one of the first phones featuring the Dimensity 1200 chipset.

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Founder: Huawei must focus on profits for survival, calls for decentralization

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Jan 25, 2021

Ren Zhengfei, the Huawei Founder and CEO, has called for the company to decentralize its operations and focus more on generating and maintaining profits to survive the impacts of the US sanctions.

According to an SCMP report, the senior Huawei executive also called for the company to simplify its product lines, and maintain pay levels for the next three to five years to survive the US trade restrictions. The CEO and founder made the announcement in a published speech that was made public earlier this month. Ren had made the speech back in June 2020. For those unaware, the US sanctions have severely impacted the operations of the Chinese tech giant and had even led it to sell off its budget smartphone manufacturing unit, Honor.

Now, the company is doubling its efforts to expand its business in other areas, after its smartphone operations having been nearly crippled. At the moment, Huawei is working on growing its presence in areas like cloud computing/services and even smart cars. Ren stated that “There’s a big mismatch between our ability and strategy. It’s our weak link, and we are forced to start from the beginning like elementary school students.” He even referred to the Chinese proverb of “the cleverest housewife cannot cook a meal without rice”, adding that the company has neither “a clever wife” nor has its “own rice”.

The official also added that “Please don’t be upset because of the temporary US pressure, or give up on our globalization strategy. There’s no future without embracing globalization [in development and research].” Ren believes that Huawei must operate as normal and must also find ways to motivate people. He said that “hundreds of Huawei cadres” had even offered to go through a demotion, to showcase the dedication of the team.

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OnePlus Nord gets OxygenOS Open Beta 2 update with a ton of fixes

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Jan 25, 2021

Earlier this month, the OnePlus Nord received its first Open Beta update. That build was also the first-ever OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) public build for the handset. Now, just within a month, the company has released OxygenOS Open Beta 2 for this device with a host of fixes and optimizations.

The second public beta update for the OnePlus Nord does not bring any new features. Instead, it focuses on optimizing and fixing the issues faced by the users in the previous build.

First and foremost, the new build optimizes UI display of Calculator, position and animation of some icons in the lock screen, and WhatsApp background management to receive messages on time.

As far as fixes are concerned, the update fixes the battery icon display issue while changing the phone’s orientation, a problem with Dirac audio tuner, and unable to set alarms. Further, the build also fixes Messenger Bubbles, come camera app issues, and unable to set SIM 2 as the default bug.

OnePlus Nord Nord OxygenOS Open Beta 2 Official Changelog

System
- Optimized the UI display of Calculator
- Optimized the position and animation of some icons in the lock screen
- Optimized the background management of Whatsapp to receive more timely messages
- Fixed the issue that the battery icon is not displayed after the device is rotated from landscape to portrait
- Fixed the small probability issue where the Dirac Audio Tuner may fail to adjust the sound effect
- Fixed the small probability issue that alarm clocks can not be set

Message
- Fixed the issue that Messenger Bubbles can not pop up

Camera
- Fixed the issue with Histogram and horizontal reference line being turned off by default
- Fixed the flashing issue with the icon of Depth effect while shooting with portrait mode

Network
- Fixed the issue that SIM 2 can not be set as the default card

The OxygenOS Open Beta 2 update for the OnePlus Nord is currently being rolled out via OTA for the users who are already running the initial build. Also, other interested users can install it by downloading the appropriate file from the OnePlus Community.

But they are advised to back up their data before proceeding though it won’t wipe anything. However, the device will be factory reset when they revert back to the stable channel.

Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo’s foldable smartphones are on schedule, will launch this year: Report

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Jan 25, 2021

Earlier this month, a foldable Xiaomi smartphone was spotted running the MIUI 12. Since then, there are rumors that the company will be launching a new foldable device later this year. Now, a new report has suggested that other Chinese OEMs are also on schedule with their own foldable handsets that will launch this year as well.

According to a known leakster @数码闲聊站, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo are gearing up for the launch of a new foldable smartphone later this year. The tipster revealed the information through a post on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, which states that all three Chinese tech giants will officially launch their new foldable handsets sometime in 2021. As mentioned above, a Xiaomi smartphone with a bendable screen was spotted inside a subway in China and seemed similar to Xiaomi’s VP showcased a few years back but this one has a bigger display.

This device is likely a prototype and uses a hinge mechanism similar to the Galaxy Z Fold. The device is also shown as running MIUI 12 OS. While we know the design the Xiaomi prototype sports, it is currently unknown what design the Oppo or Vivo offerings feature. Although, it is rumored that Oppo’s foldable smartphone would also sport a similar hinge mechanism as the Xiaomi prototype.

Furthermore, the Weibo tipster also talks about Samsung and its overseas shipments of foldable displays. The South Korean company has apparently raised its shipments of foldable display, so there will also be a big wave of adoption of the firm’s seasoned flexible screen technology. So we can expect devices with a similar hinge mechanism from different Chinese OEMs. Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates.

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OnePlus Buds Z Steven Harrington Edition TWS earphones launched in India for ₹3,699 ($51)

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Jan 25, 2021

Last month, OnePlus had announced the OnePlus Buds Z Steven Harrington Edition TWS earphones, which went on sale on 24th December 2020. Now, the earphones have been launched in the Indian market.

The highlight of the OnePlus Buds Z Steven Harrington Edition is that it comes in a two-tone color — Purple and Mint and a matching charging case. It also features Steen Harrington’s signature styled graffiti along with unique caricatures and designs.

Apart from the design, everything else remains the same as the OnePlus Buds Z true wireless earphones launched in October last year along with the OnePlus 8T smartphone and the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z Bass Edition.

It comes with 11mm dynamic drivers with Bass Boost technology and also features Dolby Atmos sound. There’s Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity and the device comes with features like environmental noise reduction for voice pickup, Quick Pair, and Quick Switch.

They are also IP55-certified, making them sweat and water-resistant. As for the battery life, the earphones are claimed to deliver up to 20 hours of playback time on a single charge and the company says that a 10-minute quick charge offers three hours of usage.

The OnePlus Buds Z Steven Harrington Edition comes at a price of ₹3,699 (~$51) in India and will be up for sale on 26th January, i.e. tomorrow, for the OnePlus Red Cable Club members. It will be available for purchase through the open sale from 27th January via the OnePlus Online Store, Amazon, Flipkart, and OnePlus offline stores.

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Redmi Note 10 series likely to come without a charger in the retail box

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Jan 25, 2021

Samsung started experimenting with the exclusion of accessories from the retail box of its phones started with the Galaxy Note 20 last year as it didn’t offer earphones but shipped them for free to those who requested.

The strategy seems to be gaining more traction after Apple excluded the charger a few months back from all its iPhone devices. Xiaomi followed the suit with its Mi 11, but unlike Apple, it offers an option to customers to have a charger in the box.

Now, Xiaomi’s sub-brand is expected to do the same with the upcoming Redmi K40 series smartphones, if the newly released images are to be believed. It seems that another device from the company is also expected to remove the charger from the box — Redmi Note 10.

Lu Weibing, General Manager of the Redmi brand recently posted on Weibo, asking for suggestions for the upcoming Redmi Note 10 series smartphones. In the comments, some users suggested removing the charger from the box, and to one of those comments, Lu Weibing responded by saying “message received,” which indicates that the charger won’t be included in the retail box.

Smartphone manufacturers are justifying removing the charger from the box by citing the move as “environment friendly” and claiming that most users already have a charger at home. But they ignore the fact that the charger users might have at home won’t be compatible with the latest fast charging technology and to get the advantage of that feature, they will have to purchase a new one.

While the Weibo post may hint that the Redmi Note 10 lineup could be launched soon, we don’t expect the official launch at least for a couple of months as the company is currently gearing up to launch the Redmi K40 flagship smartphone by the end of next month, after the Spring Festival in China.

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Windows 10X spotted running on a Nokia Lumia 950 XL

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Jan 25, 2021

Back in the early days of smartphones, Android and iOS weren’t the only two platforms in the market. With the popularity of smartphones soaring, Microsoft had attempted to bring its Windows platform to mobiles as well, although it had failed to garner the same popularity and eventually died out. But now, a seemingly unlikely pairing has brought an upcoming version of Windows to an old Nokia Lumia handset.

The Lumia 950 XL was launched back in 2015 and was a flagship grade device of its time. It arrives with premium hardware on the inside, which is probably what enabled developers to somehow find a way to run a new variant of Windows on it. According to a SlashGear report, developer Gustave Monce has just recently shared a series of short videos that depict the old Lumia device running the new Windows 10X operating system on Twitter.

For those unaware, Gustave is also the same developer that got Windows RT and Windows 10 running on the same device a couple of years prior. In the short video clips, the upcoming lite variant of the popular OS can be seen running almost perfectly on the Nokia Lumia 950 XL. This also means that this version of the OS is also built with touch integration and scalability to different screen sizes, and orientation as well. A slight latency in inputs can be observed, but that is likely due to the aging hardware.

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— Gustave Monce (@gus33000) January 24, 2021

However, it is still quite a sight seeing an old smartphone run a desktop grade software in a manner that almost seems usable. Notably, Monce has also provided images as a step by step process for those who want to replicate this process of bringing Windows 10X for your smartphones. Although, it is advisable not to attempt it on your daily driver or main handset.

OPPO A55 5G launched in China with HD+ display, Dimensity 700 SoC, and 5,000mAh battery

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Jan 25, 2021

OPPO has quietly launched a new budget 5G smartphone called OPPO A55 5G in China. The new device goes official after a few days from the release of OPPO A93 5G. Let us take a look at the specs, features, and price of this new OPPO phone.

OPPO A55 5G Specifications and Features

The newly announced OPPO A55 5G is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. If needed, the memory can be further expanded up to 1TB via a MicroSD card.

On the front, the handset sports a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels (HD+) and a dewdrop notch. This screen has a 60Hz refresh rate, 60Hz touch sampling rate, 71% NTSC color gamut, 269 PPI, 1500:1 contrast ratio, and 480 nits peak brightness.

Talking about cameras, it comes with a vertically-aligned triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 13MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP sensor for portrait shots. Whereas, for selfies and video calls, there’s an 8MP snapper on the front.

On the connectivity front, the device supports 5G, dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS (BeiDou, GALILEO, QZSS, GLONASS), a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. As for sensors, it houses a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, compass, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, proximity sensor, and gyroscope.

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Lastly, the handset comes with model number PEMM00 in two colors (Brisk Blue, Rhythm Black), measures 163.9 x 75.7 x 8.4mm in dimensions, weighs 186g, runs ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11, and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging.

OPPO A55 5G Pricing and Availability

The OPPO A55 5G is priced at ¥1,599 ($247) in the brand’s home country and is currently up for pre-order. It may make its way to global markets in the coming days as phones powered by MediaTek 5G chipsets have started launching outside mainland China.

Huawei has hired former President of Brazil as an advisor on 5G

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Jan 25, 2021

Huawei has just hired a former president of Brazil to act as an advisor on 5G networking in the region. Through the new hiring, the company aims at ensuring the growth of the newer and faster bandwidth in the local market just prior to the auction for 5G wireless networks.

According to a ZDNet report, the 5G auction in Brazil was previously set to be held back in March 2020, but the Coronavirus outbreak pushed the date to sometime in early 2021. During this time, the Chinese tech giant, Huawei, faced a potential ban in the nation, which would prevent it from supplying 5G infrastructure in Brazil. However now, the company has brought in the help of a former President, which brings forth political influence in the region.

Huawei confirmed the appointment of Michel Temer, who is also a constitutional law professor and lawyer. This move signifies that the company is “committed to transparency with all stakeholders.” For those unaware, Temer was Dilma Rousseff’s Vice President until his impeachment in 2016, which led to the former becoming the new head of the state that remained in office till 2018. Notably, back in 2019, Temer was arrested as part of anti-corruption taskforce Operation Car Wash.

Interestingly, Huawei’s involvement with the former President for legal advice over 5G in Brazil also brings other advantages for the firm as well. Temer also has ties with the current President Jair Bolsonaro, which is essentially an added bonus for the Chinese company. Similarly, the former leader was also responsible for the appointment of the current president of the board of Brazilian telecommunications agency Anatel.

Meizu 18 found listed on retailer site, likely to launch soon

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Jan 25, 2021

The Xiaomi Mi 11, Samsung Galaxy S21 series, iQOO 7, and Vivo X50 Pro+ are some of the Snapdragon 888 powered handsets that have gone official in recent weeks. Fresh information reveals that Meizu is gearing up to launch the Snapdragon 888 powered Meizu 18 series lineup soon in China. A listing of the Meizu 18 was spotted on the Chinese retailer platform Pinduoduo recently.

At present, there is no word on the specifications of the Meizu 18 series. The Chinese retailer listing only mentions the placeholder pricing of 9,999 Yuan (~$1,544). Speculations are rife that the lineup will include two models namely, Meizu 18 and Meizu 18 Pro.

Meizu 18 specifications (Rumored)

Rumors surrounding the Meizu 18 Pro have revealed that it will be coming with a Samsung E4 AMOLED panel that will offer a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen will be sporting a punch-hole design.

The Meizu 18 Pro is expected to arrive with a quad-camera setup that may include a periscope telephoto lens with support for 5x optical zoom. The device may carry support for 100W fast charging and 40W/55W wireless fast charging. It is likely to land in China with a starting price of 4,699 Yuan (~$726).

The Meizu 18 Pro will be replacing the Meizu 17 Pro that went official in May. The handset has a 6.6-inch S-AMOLED 120Hz display that offers a Full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 865 powered sported a 20-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (telephoto)+ 32-megapixel (ultrawide) + 0.3-megapixel (ToF) quad-camera system. Its 4,500mAh battery supports 30W fast charging and 27W wireless charging. The smartphone shipped with 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage.

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Jan 25, 2021

Lenovo-owned Motorola has already confirmed the Motorola Edge S as the company’s upcoming smartphone and the device is already up for reservation through JD.com. Now, ahead of the official launch, new details about the device have surfaced online.

As per the latest information, the smartphone will come with a feature called Multi-Screen Collaboration which appears to be aimed at business professionals. The feature seems to be capable of projecting content from the smartphone to a monitor or other external display, allowing users to showcase their work on a bigger screen.

The company has already confirmed that the device will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset and will be the first smartphone in the world to pack this new smartphone processor.

Based on the leaks so far, the Motorola Edge S is expected to come with a 6.7-inch display that offers a 105Hz refresh rate. It features a quad-camera setup on the back that is likely to have a 64MP primary sensor.

On the front side, the device reportedly has a 16MP + 8MP dual-camera setup. In the software department, the phone is likely to run the latest Android 11 operating system and the company has teased the phone to have a large capacity battery — 5,000mAh.

The Motorola Edge S is all set to go official in China tomorrow, i.e. 26th January. So, to know more about the phone, including its specifications, features, pricing, and availability, we will have to wait for a few more hours.

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Honor Super Fast 12000mAh Power Bank is now on sale in China for 359 yuan ($55)

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Jan 25, 2021

Recently, along with the launch of the Honor V40 smartphone, the Chinese company also launched the Honor Super Fast Power Bank that comes with a 12,000mAh capacity and supports 66W fast charging.

Now, just days after its official announcement, the company has now started selling the device in its home country. Priced at 399 yuan (~$62), the Honor Super Fast Power Bank is currently available for a discounted price of 359 yuan, which is about $55.

As indicated, this new power bank from Honor comes with a 12,000mAh battery that is a combination of three high-capacity batteries having 4020mAh capacity. The highlight of the device is the two-way 66W fast charging technology.

It comes with two ports — one USB-A output port and a USB Type-C port that doubles as both input and output. Thanks to the two-way charging support, along with charging devices at 66W, the power bank can also be charged at 66W.

According to the company’s claim, the power bank can be fully charged in just 1.8 hours with a 66W charger while a 10W charger will take about 5.3 hours. Apart from support for the Honor V40 smartphone, it can be used to charge other phones, tablets, and even notebooks that support USB-C charging.

The device comes with support for a few other fast-charging protocols including Power Delivery, Quick Charge, SCP, and FCP. It also comes with thirteen layers of safety protection including over-voltage, under-voltage, and battery overcharge, and battery short circuit protection, among others.

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Realme X7, X7 Pro to be available through Flipkart in India

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Jan 25, 2021

Realme has been teasing the arrival of the Realme X7 series for several weeks in India. However, it has been silent on its launch date. It appears that the unveiling date of the X7 lineup will finally go official soon as its landing page has surfaced on Flipkart.

The Realme X7 series launch date is not mentioned on Flipkart. It only asks fans to guess the name of the upcoming X-series phone for India. A recent leak claimed that the Realme is planning to launch the Realme X7 series in India on Feb. 4.

Another leak revealed that the Realme X7 will be arriving in two options such as 6 GB RAM and 8 GB RAM. Both models will have 128 GB of native storage and the handset will be sold in Nebula and Space Silver color options. The Realme X7 Pro is expected to come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It could be available in Mystic Black and Fantasy. The leak has no information on the pricing of the Realme X7 and X7 Pro.

Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro specifications

The Realme X7 and X7 Pro feature AMOLED panels of 6.4-inch and 6.55-inch, respectively. Only the Pro model supports a 120Hz refresh rate. The Dimensity 800U and Dimensity 1000+ chipset powers the X7 and X7 Pro, respectively. The X7 has a 4,300mAh battery, whereas the Pro model has a larger 4,500mAh battery. Both support 65W fast charging.

The Realme X7 and X7 Pro common front and rear cameras. They feature 32-megapixel selfies cameras and a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad cameras. The main lens of the Pro model is provided by Sony, whereas the one on the vanilla edition is by Samsung.

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Redmi K40 retail box image leaks online; may come without charger

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