Samsung Display files two lawsuits against JOLED over patent infringement

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Jan 21, 2021

As is the case with most things one purchases, a smartphone loses its value over time. This depreciation is unavoidable but the rate at which it occurs is different for different brands, with Apple devices retaining the best value over any of its competition.

A website called BankMyCell (Via PhoneArena) recently published a new report, which tracked the erosion value of various devices. Over the course of last year, the company tracked the buyback value of 310 popular smartphones on an hourly basis. Through this, it was found that Android smartphones across the board lost their value at double the rate of their iOS counterparts. In other words, Apple iPhones retained their value better over the course of ownership within the first two years.

As per the report, Android smartphones worth over 700 US Dollars usually see a depreciation rate double that of iPhones, with the depreciation starting as soon as one unwraps the device. Over the first year, the depreciation of an iPhone was around 16.7 percent, rising to 35.47 percent by the end of the second year. In comparison, an Android smartphone’s value decline by 33.62 percent in the first year, and down by 61.5 percent by the end of the second year.

While one would assume that the gap shortens overtime, tracking till the fourth year revealed that this is not the case as iPhone’s value only drops by 66.43 percent in comparison to Android devices’ 81.11 percent over the same period. The report even offered examples like the case of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra having a buyback value which was 64.71 percent of the original price while the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max lost only 32.22 percent of its original retail value after 9 months.

Samsung Display to soon introduce 90Hz OLED display for laptops

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Jan 21, 2021

South Korean giant Samsung recently launched its flagship smartphones and now the company could be gearing up to launch a laptop in the market, but with a first-in-the-world feature — a 90Hz refresh rate OLED display.

This new type of screen is expected to be available in Q1 2021. Joo Sun Choi, CEO of Samsung Display said that the plan is to initially make very large quantities of 14-inch, 90Hz OLED displays for the laptops and notebooks, beginning in March.

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Samsung Display, a subsidiary from Samsung to make display technologies, believes that consumers will quickly adopt the idea of OLED displays offering a 90Hz refresh rate, even though the OLED panels require the use of a high-spec. graphics card.

In a 90Hz refresh rate, the image is rendered 90 times per second, and thanks to this rapid refresh rate update in motion, smoother-looking visuals are possible. Also, OLED displays are able to transition from one screen to the next much more quickly than LCD screens with the same refresh rate.

Thus, OLED screens can make gaming and movie watching a more vibrant, pleasurable experience, without compromise, claims the company. Samsung also adds that the company’s 90Hz OLED display offers high-speed driving that is actually on par with that of 120Hz LCD screens. Once Samsung launches this laptop, we expect more companies to follow suit, similar to what happened in the smartphone space.

Apple iPad Mini 6 leak hints in-display Touch ID and punch-hole camera

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Jan 21, 2021

Apple has been revamping its devices lineup and while some of the devices are getting refreshed internals, some device have updated designs. Now, it seems that the company’s upcoming iPad Mini 6 could have a new design and some interesting features.

The report about the updated design for the Apple iPad Mini 6 comes through David Kowalski, who previously leaked information related to devices like Google Pixel 5, Samsung Galaxy Note20, and the Apple iPhone 12 Pro.

He had also shared information about the Apple iPad Pro (2021) and now in the latest information for the iPad Mini 6, he claims that the company will be using an in-display Touch ID fingerprint sensor. The renders show a cutout in the region of Touch ID which may be just for illustration purposes.

Another feature that is being reported is the punch-hole cutout for housing the front-facing camera. If that case, the company will be able to cut down the size of bezels, offering a full-screen experience to users.

EDITOR’S PICK: Apple shifts some production from iPhone 12 mini to iPhone 12 Pro to meet the high demand

It also seems to be in line with what Ming-Chi Kuo said about the iPhone Mini 6 with a 9.1-inch display. Yes, the device is expected to come with a bigger display compared to what the previous models in the iPad Mini series featured.

The device is expected to come powered by the Apple A14 chipset, which is the same chip that powers the newly launched iPhone 12 series. As for the availability, the device could get launched in the month of March, along with the iPad Pro 2021 and iPhone SE 2021.

MediaTek is now the largest smartphone chip supplier in China: Report

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Jan 21, 2021

MediaTek is now the largest supplier of smartphone based mobile chips in China, as per a recent market report, which revealed the chipmaker’s popularity in the Chinese market.

A new report from CINNO Research (Via ITHome) that was published earlier this week stated that MediaTek has become China’s largest smartphone chip supplier, despite the Chinese market seeing a decline in 2020. The report states that mobile processor shipments reached just 307 million units, which marks a year on year decline of a sizeable 20.8 percent in comparison to 2019. Furthermore, the market standings of different companies were also listed in the report.

MediaTek took the top spot with a market share of 31.7 percent in the second half of 2020, with a strong jump from 17.9 percent in the first half. Notably, this rise arrives after the decline of Huawei‘s chip unit, HiSilicon, which shrank from 37 percent in the first half of last to 27.2 percent in the second half. Similarly, even Qualcomm saw a decline from 30.8 percent in the first half to 25.4 percent in the second half.

Year on year, the market share of MediaTek nearly doubled when compared to the second half of 2019. On the other hand, both Qualcomm and HiSilicon saw a decline during the same period. One of the reasons for the growing popularity of MediaTek chips is the healthy demand for smartphones within the 100 to 250 US Dollars, especially considering the company’s offerings of affordable 5G chipset for mid range handsets.

Intel to outsource its Core i3 production to TSMC’s 5nm process: Report

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Jan 21, 2021

TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, will reportedly start the production of the Intel Core i3 processors on its 5nm process. Intel has outsourced its entry level chip series to TSMC, with production beginning later this year.

According to an EENewsEuropre report, a market analysis from Trendforce revealed that the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is set to start production of the Intel Core i3 processors in the second half of 2021. This arrives as Intel still struggles with its leading edge process technology with 10nm and 7nm processes. After the Core i3, Intel is expected to also outsource the production of its mid range and high end CPUs to TSMC as well, through its 3nm process in the second half of 2022.

Intel has already been outsourcing the production of a significant part of its non CPU based chips to TSMC and UMC. Notably, the shift to TSMC also follows AMD, which has taken advantage of the chipmakers 7nm process and has improved its standing in the PC market. At the moment, team red holds a superior position thanks to TSMC’s 7nm process. So, the move from team blue could have it also rival AMD better in the desktop PC market and regain lost market share.

Unfortunately, Trendforce did not mention the source of this claim and the report arrives as a result of its investigation. In other words, this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now. So stay tuned, as we will be providing more updates when additional information is available.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has reduced slow-mo video performance due to larger sensor

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Jan 21, 2021

A few days ago, Samsung officially launched its latest Galaxy S21 series smartphones in the market in three different models — Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and the top-end Galaxy S21 Ultra with notable differences in the specifications and features.

One interesting difference between these devices is the slow-motion video feature. While the Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus support 960fps super slow-mo video recording, the Galaxy S21 Ultra, which packs an upgraded camera, doesn’t support it natively.

In the footnote of the smartphone’s specs sheet, the South Korean giant reveals that the smaller S21 models can record 960 fps natively while the Galaxy S21 Ultra relies on digital interpolation to enhance 480fps video to 960fps.

Now, in a response to Android Policy regarding this, Samsung has confirmed that the larger sensor in the phone is responsible for the difference in performance. The larger image sensor operates at a slower shutter speed when recording video and instead of artificially limited smaller phones, the company opted to offer 960fps recording support and use frame rate conversion technology on the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra features a 12MP f/2.2 Dual Pixel AF ultrawide sensor with a 120-degree field of view, a 108MP f/1.8 0.8µm camera with OIS and PDAF, a 10MP f/2.4 Dual Pixel camera with OIS and 3x optical zoom, and a 10MP Dual Pixel AF periscope zoom camera with OIS and 10x optical zoom.

On the front side, the device comes with a 40MP f/2.2 sensor with PDAF for taking selfies and video calling. The phone also has support for 4K 60fps video recording with all five of its cameras and the device also brings 100X Space Zoom support.

Huawei has reserved Kirin 9000 chips for P50 and Mate 50 series smartphones

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Jan 21, 2021

Huawei recently launched its HiSilicon Kirin 9000 chipset, which is likely the last flagship mobile processor from the company for the time being as it is restricted by the United States from using American technology or components.

The company had launched the Huawei P40 series smartphones powered by the Kirin 9000 SoC, which was expected to be the last flagship offering from the company on its own Kirin lineup of processors. However, that may not be the case.

As per the latest information coming from China, Huawei executive has revealed that the company has reserved a significant portion of the Kirin 9000 SoC for future smartphones, including the likes of the P50 series and Mate 50 series that could launch this year.

It is also being reported that the upcoming Huawei P50 series smartphones will be equipped with the Kirin 9000 and Kirin 9000e chipsets. The standard variant will have a display with a 90Hz refresh rate while the high-end model will feature a 120Hz screen.

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Huawei’s flagship smartphones are known for their camera performance and that is expected to continue with future devices as the company hasn’t stopped the Research & Development for the P-series and Mate-series phones.

To maintain the image quality that Huawei phones are well-known for, the company will continue to use the Leica lens. The upcoming P50 lineup is expected to camera setup similar to the Mate40 lineup, but with increased zoom capabilities.

The smartphones in the series are expected to have 66W fast charging and 50W wireless charging while the top-end variant could end up supporting 135W charging if the battery density and durability test passes successfully. Interestingly, it is not expected to be running HarmonyOS and will have an Android-based EMUI 11 operating system.

Apple shifts some production from iPhone 12 mini to iPhone 12 Pro to meet high demand: Report

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Jan 21, 2021

Apple has apparently shifted some production capacity away from the iPhone 12 mini to the iPhone 12 Pro. The move was done to raise the manufacturing capacity for the higher end iPhone 12 model, which is seeing high demand.

According to a MacRumors report, the Cupertino based giant has reportedly slashed iPhone 12 mini production by two million units to open up production capacity for the iPhone 12 Pro. The company has made the move for the first quarter of this year to improve upon the existing lead times for the high end iPhone 12 model, which is seeing a higher than originally expected demand. At the moment, lead times for the iPhone 12 Pro can last up to 10 days, which is also the highest any model has seen in the past four years.

Just two weeks prior, the lead time for iPhone 12 models reached up to 22 days, before Apple ramped up production as per the company’s supply chain. In other words, 2 million additional iPhone 12 Pro models are being produced at the cost of 2 million lesser iPhone 12 mini models. Although, that shouldn’t bother the company too much as the lower end variant from its latest lineup saw lackluster sales and only managed to capture just 6 percent of the total iPhone 12 series sales during the launch period.

Furthermore, the report also states that the non Pro iPhone 12 models are apparently performing better in China, in comparison to the US. In the Asian country, the iPhone 12 reportedly holds 20.3 percent of the market share, which is a new 18 month high. Similarly, the base model is also said to have achieved the largest base of any iPhone launched in China, at least since the past four years.

ZTE A7030 smartphone images leak online as it passes FCC certification

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Jan 21, 2021

ZTE has been making interesting smartphones lately and with last year’s Axon 20, it has become the world’s first company to offer commercial smartphones having under-display camera technology. Now, it is working to launch its successor pretty soon.

However, ahead of the launch of the under-display camera smartphone, the company could launch another device — ZTE A7030. This new phone’s images have leaked online as it passes through the FCC certification process, which is likely to be a Blade-series offering.

Based on the images leaked, the smartphone will feature a display with curved edges and will have a punch-hole cutout or waterdrop notch on the top of the screen for housing a front-facing camera. As for the back panel, the device seems to have a textured-back and the leaked image shows a Blue colored variant.

As for the camera configuration, it appears that this upcoming ZTE A7030 features a triple-camera setup on the back. The camera sensors are arranged vertically, along with an LED flash, all placed inside a rectangular camera module on the top-left corner.

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The FCC listing also reveals that the device features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, embedded inside the power button. It has a USB Type-C port for charging the device but the charging capacity is not yet known. It is likely to be running the Android 10 or Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box.

From the looks of it, the device is likely a mid-range offering from the company. We expect to know more about the smartphone in the coming days, including its name, specifications, features, and pricing details. As the device has passed the FCC certification process, we expect it to get launched pretty soon.

Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G LOHAS Edition images, specs and pricing emerge, may launch tomorrow

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Jan 21, 2021

In April 2020, Huawei announced the Kirin 820 chipset powered Huawei Nova 7 SE smartphone in China. The handset is no longer available for purchase as it has been discontinued. A Dimensity 800U powered Nova 7 SE Vitality (Youth) Edition went official in October in the home market. While the company has already launched the Nova 8 series of smartphones, it is speculated that it is planning to launch a new Nova 7 series phone called the Nova 7 SE 5G LOHAS Edition (model number CDL-AN50). The said phone has appeared with images, specifications, and pricing on China Telecom’s website.

Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G LOHAS Edition specifications (Rumored)

The listing states that the plastic-bodied Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G LOHAS Edition measures 162.31 x 75 x 8.58mm and it weighs 187 grams. It has a punch-hole display of 6.5 inches that produces a 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution.

The LOHAS Edition is powered by a new chipset called the Kirin 820E. The details of the new chip are not known yet. The handset has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. It runs on EMUI 10.1.1 based Android 10 OS.

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The Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G LOHAS Edition has a 16-megapixel front camera. The rear shell of the device has a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system. It has a 4,000mAh battery and it was spotted with a 40W charger at China’s 3C certification agency in the recent past.

Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G LOHAS Edition pricing and availability (Rumored)

The Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G LOHAS Edition is expected to arrive in colors like black, purple, silver, and green. The China Telecom listing states that the phone will be hitting the Chinese markets by Jan. 22 (tomorrow) with a price tag of 2,299 Yuan (~$359).

OnePlus merges with OPPO’s R&D department, software features will remain unaffected: Report

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Jan 21, 2021

Earlier this week, a new report had surfaced that stated that OnePlus and OPPO have merged their respective research and development departments into one. Both brands have now merged their R&D but will still offer unique features and software.

As per a new report, an insider source from OPPO had told DoNews (Via ITHome) that the research and development departments for both Chinese smartphone makers have now been merged. Reportedly, both companies had made this as early as December 2020. In other words, either companies’ R&D is no longer separate, although, both OEMs would still offer unique software and features and the merger is not mirrored at the product level.

Apparently, this was adopted to bring a relationship, which is similar to the one shared by Xiaomi and its subsidiary Redmi. Both companies just share a research and development system. Furthermore, this move also brings OnePlus and OPPO closer together under the Ouga Group. The rumors of the merger of R&D had first emerged back in June 2020, and now, it seems that both companies have finally gone ahead with the decision.

The merging of the companies’ research and development could also have both firms benefit, especially in regards to certain innovations or breakthroughs despite being independent brands. However, this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more, as we will be providing more updates when additional information is available.

Samsung Galaxy M12 / F12 specifications leaked, Galaxy A82 said to be in works

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Jan 21, 2021

It was reported last month that Samsung started the mass production of the upcoming Galaxy M12 smartphone in India. The device may likely go official in February. Ahead of the launch, popular tipster Ishan Agarwal teamed up with 91mobiles to reveal the specifications of the Galaxy M12. The device has a model number SM-M127. Another device with model number SM-F127 has also been in the news. It is speculated that the F12 could just be a rebadged version of the M12. At the same time, both models have surfaced at the Google Play Console, which indicates that their launch may not be far away.

Samsung Galaxy M12 / F12 specifications (Rumored)

The Galaxy M12 / F12 is expected to house a 6.5-inch TFT LCD screen with an Infinity-V notch and HD+ resolution. It could be powered by the Exynos 850 chipset and 3 GB / 4GB / 6 GB of LPPDR4 RAM.

The device may come with 32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. It has a microSD card slot for additional storage. It is expected to arrive with a 6,000mAh battery. The charging capabilities of the smartphone are under wraps. It will come with Android 11 OS.

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The Galaxy M12 / F12 may sport a quad-camera setup on its back. It could be equipped with a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. For selfies, it may possess an 8-megapixel front camera. It is unclear whether the phone features a side-mounted or a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. Shown above are the Google Play Console listings of the Galaxy M12 and F12 shared by @TTechnical on Twitter

Agarwal also revealed that the South Korean company is working on a handset named Galaxy A82. As the moniker suggests, it will be replacing the Galaxy A80 phone that launched back in 2019. The A82 may break cover in South Korea in the coming weeks.

Giveaway: win 3 units Amazfit GTS 2e smartwatches

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Jan 21, 2021

Gizmochina along with Amazfit is conducting 3 units of Amazfit GTS 2e smartwatches as a giveaway gift to 3 lucky readers. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win these amazing gifts.

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Sony Xperia 10 III CAD renders appear, reveals design similar to predecessor model

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Jan 21, 2021

Sony announced the Sony Xperia 10 II smartphone in February. It is likely that the Japanese tech giant may launch its successor edition in the coming month. Ahead of the rumored launch, popular tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer has shared the CAD renders of the Sony Xperia 10 III (also known Xperia 10 Mark 3) smartphone.

Sony Xperia 10 III CAD renders 2 — Sony Xperia 10 III CAD renders

The CAD renders of the Xperia 10 III show that it has a flat-screen with sizable bezels around it. The leak mentions that the device measures 154.4 x 68.4 x 8.3mm and it houses a 6.0-inch display. The top bezel of the phone houses a selfie camera of 8-megapixel and some other sensors. The phone promises stereo audio output as it is flanked by two front-firing speakers. It is fitted with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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There is a vertical camera module on the backside of the Xperia 10 III. It is said to be equipped with a 12-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter. The handset has a 3.5mm audio jack on its top edge. The renders show that the appearance of the Xperia 10 III is quite similar to the Xperia 10 II.

It was reported in November that the Japanese brand wil launch three phones in February. The first one will be a flagship device that may arrive with Xperia 1 III moniker, Qualcomm’s flagship chip – the Snapdragon 888, and quad rear cameras. The second device will be a mid-tier product with Xperia 10 III moniker and Snapdragon 690 chipset. It appears that the Xperia 10 III will be debuting as the company’s first mid-tier phone with 5G capabilities. The third device that is rumored to break cover in February is the Helio P35 powered Xperia L5 low-budget phone.

Nokia 1.4 full specifications, pricing, and color variants emerge

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Jan 21, 2021

HMD Global unveiled the Nokia 1.3 entry-level smartphone in March last year. The device was reportedly planned to launch at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 tech exhibition. However, its launch was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Finnish firm is expected to unleash new phones across different price points at the upcoming MWC 2021 event. One of the devices that may go official soon could be the Nokia 1.4 entry-level phone. Reliable tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has teamed up with My Smart Price to bring the full specifications of the Nokia 1.4 handset.

Nokia 1.4 specifications (Rumored)

The Nokia 1.4 is expected to arrive with a 6.5-inch LCD screen that produces an HD+ resolution. The device will be powered by an unspecified 1.3GHz quad-core processor and a 4,000mAh battery.

The smartphone will boot to Android 10 (probably, Go edition). It will ship with 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of native storage. For photography, it will have a 5-megapixel front camera and an LED flash assisted 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup on its rear.

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The Nokia 1.4 will be a dual SIM (4G + 2G) phone that will come equipped with other features such as an ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer, a microSD card slot, a fingerprint scanner, 4G LTE, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, microUSB 2.0, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The handset will measure 166.42 x 76.72 x 8.7mm. There is no word on the appearance of the Nokia 1.4 smartphone.

In comparison, the Nokia 1.3 came with a smaller screen of 5.71 inches, a single rear camera, a smaller battery, and it lacked a fingerprint scanner.

Nokia 1.4 pricing (Rumored)

The Nokia 1.4 is expected to cost under 100 euros (~$121) at launch. It is likely to arrive in Blue and Grey color editions.

[Updated] Redmi to launch its first gaming smartphone; to be powered by the Dimensity 1200

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Jan 21, 2021

Update: Story updated with an official statement from Redmi’s GM, Lu Weibing.

Redmi has come a long way since it moved from being just a line of smartphones to being a subsidiary of Xiaomi. Its product portfolio has expanded to include more products such as TVs and computers but smartphones are still the heart of the company. Now, it has been reported that the first Redmi gaming smartphone is on the way and it will be powered by MediaTek’s new Dimensity 1200 chipset.

The source of the news is the Chinese leaker that goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo. According to his post shown below, the just-announced Dimensity 1200 processor would power the first Redmi gaming smartphone.

Redmi’s General Manager, Lu Weibing, has also confirmed that it will indeed launch its first gaming flagship smartphone this year. He also revealed that the Dimensity 1200 will make its world debut in a Redmi phone, most likely the Redmi K40 series which is expected to launch soon. This means we should have two Redmi phones powered by the Dimensity 1200.

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There is a lot we do not yet know about the Redmi gaming smartphone. For instance, will it be the first of a new series or will it launch under an existing series? We also do not know what the other specs are and what features it will have that give it an advantage over the other gaming smartphones in the market. We also do not know how soon it will launch.

Nevertheless, we expect the Redmi gaming smartphone to have a high refresh rate, though it might be an LCD and not an AMOLED display. We also expect a big battery capacity, super-fast charging, and possibly, extra features such as shoulder buttons.

The Dimensity 1200 is a 6nm chipset with four Cortex-A78 cores and four Cortex-A55 cores. It has a prime Cortex-A78 core that is clocked at 3.0GHz. It also has a Mali-G77 MC9 GPU which should be able to handle any game you throw at it but not as well as the Mali-G78 that is found in the Exynos 1080, Exynos 2100, and Kirin 9000/9000E chipsets.

OPPO F19 / F21 series tipped to launch in February

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Jan 21, 2021

OPPO announced the OPPO F17 and OPPO F17 Pro smartphones in September in India. In the same month, My Smart Price had claimed that the Chinese firm could be launching the OPPO F21 Pro around November in the country. It mentioned that the company will be skipping the F19 moniker. However, the F21 Pro did not debut last year. Fresh information shared by XDA Developers’ Tushar Mehta reveals that the OPPO F19 series will debut in February.

Mehta claims that OPPO will be launching its next F-series smartphones in February. He is unclear whether it will be called F19 or F21. Unfortunately, he did not share any information on the specs of the upcoming F-series phones.

I've learnt that OPPO will launch its next F series — most likely F19 and F19 Pro — in India next month i.e. in February 2021.

Given the irregular naming, this can also be called F21 instead but that's simply a hunch. #OPPO #OPPOF19Pro https://t.co/cg4n3ukmNa pic.twitter.com/gotOG1scL9

— Tushar Mehta 🤳 (@thetymonbay) January 20, 2021

Since it is the year 2021, it is likely that the Chinese manufacturer may announce its next F-series phones as the OPPO F21 and OPPO F21 Pro. According to MSP’s report, the successor of the F17 series will be flaunting a sleeker design. The F21 Pro is likely to sport a glass back and its rear pattern will be different from the F17 Pro.

The F17 series came with 30W rapid charging support. Probably, the successor edition may offer users with faster charging solution.

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OPPO F17 Pro specifications

The Helio P95 powered OPPO F17 Pro has a 6.43-inch S-AMOLED screen that offers a 20:9 aspect ratio and an FHD+ resolution. The screen is integrated with a fingerprint sensor. It has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

The F17 Pro backed by a 4,015mAh battery. For photography, it features a 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual selfie camera system and a rear-facing quad-camera setup that included a 48-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

Get Mi True Wireless Earphones 2C for FREE on purchasing Mi Smart Speaker in India

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Jan 21, 2021

Back in late September, Xiaomi launched Mi Smart Speaker in India as a rebranded Xiao AI Speaker Art with Google Assistant. A month later in October, the company released Mi True Wireless Earphones 2C alongside the Mi 10T/10T Pro smartphones. Now, ahead of Republic Day sale, the firm is offering a couple of interesting deals on these two products.

India’s largest online retailers, Flipkart and Amazon India, are holding sale events for the country’s 72nd Republic Day. Hence, Xiaomi is providing discounts and offers on a plethora of its devices.

One of these discounts is on the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2C. This TWS is priced at ₹2,499 ($34). But on the occasion of the sale, Xiaomi has reduced its price by ₹500 ($7). Therefore, interested customers can grab these wireless earbuds for only ₹1,999 ($27).

If that wasn’t enough, you can get the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2C for absolutely free on purchasing Mi Smart Speaker worth ₹3,999 ($55). However, unlike the former offer, which is available on both Mi.com and Flipkart, this one can be availed exclusively on Mi.com.

It is worth noting that Xiaomi offered the Mi Smart Speaker at half the price for a very long time on buying select smartphones, Mi TVs, Mi Notebooks, and Mi Air Purifier on Mi.com and Flipkart. But it seems like that offer is no longer active but it may go live again sometime later.

Anway, if you are interested in the new deal, make sure to make use of it by January 24

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Huawei Mate X2 full specifications leaked, launching in February?

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