HONOR V40 GameBench test result suggests MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ and at least 90Hz display

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Dec 30, 2020

Hubble Technology Investment, the investment arm of Huawei, has recently made the move of investing in NineCube. This investment had the company acquire stakes in the electronic design automation firm, which is based in China.

This move has been widely seen as the Chinese tech giant’s aim of strengthening its chip design capabilities, as per a DigiTimes report. Notably, the news also arrives as the company struggles with the impacts of US trade sanctions. Furthermore, the report is based on recent updates from QCC, a Chinese platform providing information about companies based in China.

As per the new updates, NineCube recently underwent a business change. It has now added Hubble Technology as a new shareholder. However, both firms have yet to disclose the exact sum of investment made by the investment arm of Huawei. For those unaware, NineCube was founded recently back in 2011 and is an EDA service provider with Wang Xinchao, the founder of China based IC packaging firm JCET, as one of its board of directors. At the moment, US companies hold a dominance in the EDA market, with an almost 80 percent market share in the industry. This mainly comprises major firms like Synopsys, Cadence, and Mentor Graphics.

Best upper mid-range smartphones of 2020 (India)

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Dec 30, 2020

There are plenty of good quality and powerful smartphones in India between Rs 20000 – Rs 30000 price range. The Korean Giant – Samsung attracted a lot of sales in the upper mid-range segment with devices such as Galaxy M51 and A71. OnePlus Nord also performed well with 5G support. Our list of best upper-mid-range smartphones in India will help you to decide on which mid-range smartphone is the right pick for you.

Must See: Gizmochina’s Best Android Smartphones of 2020

Best Upper-Mid Rangers in India

5OnePlus Nord

After excelling as a flagship killer, the Chinese smartphone maker stepped into the mid-range market with the launch of OnePlus Nord. The 5G device features Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC and carries Adreno 620 GPU. There’s a 6.44-inch Fluid AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. It is available in three storage options of 6GB + 64GB, 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB storage options. A quad-rear camera module resides on the rear-side featuring a 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP lenses. A 32MP + 8MP camera is present on the front side for selfies and video calling. It comes with a 4115 mAh non-removable battery with over 30W fast charging.

Price: Rs 27,999

4Galaxy M51

Samsung Galaxy M51 was released in September featuring a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. It is powered with Snapdragon 730G SoC and 6/8GB RAM and 128/256GB internal storage. A quad-rear camera with a 64MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultrawide sensor, a 5MP macro lens, and a 5MP depth sensor is present for quality photos. It features a 32MP selfie camera for selfies and video calling.

Price: Rs 22,999

3Samsung Galaxy A71

Samsung Galaxy A71 houses a Snapdragon 730G SoC and a 6.7-inch AMOLED display. The smartphone comprises a quad-rear camera featuring 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP lenses. A 32MP lens is present on the front. It features a 4500 mAh battery which could be enough for a day’s extensive usage. Meanwhile, it supports 25W fast charging.

Price: Rs 29,000

2Realme 7 Pro

Realme 7 Pro is a good mid-range smartphone as it carries Snapdragon 720G SoC and a 6.4-inch AMOLED display at an affordable price. The smartphone carries a 64MP quad-rear camera module and a 32MP front camera sensor. The smartphone carries a 4500 mAh non-removable battery that supports 65W fast charging. The buyers can choose between two different storage options of 128GB + 6GB and 128GB + 8GB RAM.

Price: Rs 23,499

1Vivo V20 Pro 5G

The V20 is yet another affordable 5G smartphone launched with Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC. There’s a 6.44-inch AMOLED display sporting 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. At the price of Rs 29,999, the smartphone offers a 64MP triple-camera sensor which is bundled with an 8MP ultrawide sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. You will get a 44MP wide sensor and an 8MP ultrawide sensor on the front. A 4000 mAh battery is present with 33W fast charging technology.

Price: Rs 29,990

So these were some of the best upper-midrange smartphones launched in India this 2020. There would be more 5G devices in this segment in 2021. You can stay connected with us for more!

Related: Best Entry-Level Smartphones of 2020 (India)

OnePlus 8T gets November 2020 security patch, keyboard height adjustment option, and more in latest update

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Dec 30, 2020

The OnePlus 8T is the latest flagship smartphone from the brand. The handset was unveiled in mid-October. Now, just over two months from its launch, the phone is receiving its sixth system update. Just like the previous updates, the new one also brings certain fixes, optimizations, and new features.

The latest update for the OnePlus 8T comes with the following build numbers for different regions.

IN: 11.0.6.7.KB05DA
NA: 11.0.6.7.KB05AA
EU: 11.0.6.8.KB05BA

According to the changelog, the new update brings November 2020 security patch although January 2021 is just a few days away. It also adds an option to adjust keyboard height for a better typing experience and the OnePlus Store app (India only). This uninstallable application allows users to manage their OnePlus account, shop OnePlus products, get easy-to-access support, and discover exciting members-only benefits.

Further, the update fixes photos not displaying in the Gallery app bug as well as an issue with WiFi connection. It also optimizes the experience of full-screen gestures and image quality in nightscape mode. Last but not least, the update also improves communication stability and fingerprint unlock success rates for faster unlock speed.

OnePlus 8T OxygenOS 11.0.6.7/11.0.6.8 Official Changelog

System
- Optimized the experience of full-screen gestures
- Increased fingerprint unlock success rates for faster unlock speed
- Newly added keyboard height adjustment where you can raise or hide the bottom shortcut bar for a better input experience (Go to Settings-System-Language & input-Keyboard height adjustment)
- Updated Android security patch to 2020.11

Camera
- Optimized the image quality on nightscape

Gallery
- Fixed a small probability issue that photos don’t display in the Gallery

Network
- Fixed the issue that the WiFi connection failed in a specific situation
- Improved the stability of communication

OnePlus Store (—IN only)
- An intuitive and convenient way to manage your OnePlus account, get easy-to-access support, discover exciting members-only benefits, and shop for OnePlus products. (Please note that it can be uninstalled)

Like all OTA updates, the new software builds for the OnePlus 8T is also being rolled out in batches. Hence, it may take time to reach every unit.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 to arrive in two sizes: Report

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Dec 30, 2020

A known leakster named Mr-white has just tweeted out a new detail regarding the upcoming Apple AirPods Pro 2. The tipster has been accurate in the past and has now shared that the company could be launching the second generation of the popular hearables in two different sizes.

New AirPods Pro Mabey Two Sizes Still W2 Chips 🤨 pic.twitter.com/R5MpzUrUlg

— Mr·white (@laobaiTD) December 29, 2020

On Twitter, he shared images of the supposed internal hardware of the AirPods Pro 2. Looking at this image, it can be noticed that two pieces of hardware, which are of similar make and likely serve a similar purpose, are different in size. One image even had the internal hardware be compared to its first generation AirPods Pro’s counterpart that is currently in circulation in the market.

This image has the new iteration on the left in two different sizes and the older generation on the right, which are both similar in size. Mr-white suggested that the different cable lengths imply that the AirPods pro 2 could maybe arrive in two sizes. One of the variants could be the regular sized one, similar to the current gen AirPods Pro, while the other could be a larger version.

Notably, recent rumors had pointed at the second generation of Apple AirPods Pro featuring a compact and rounded design, which eliminates the stem similar to the Samsung Galaxy Buds. So, it could make sense to have the TWS earbuds arrive in different sizes for a better fit, as per a MacRumors report. Unfortunately, this is still just an unconfirmed report, and we have no way of confirming this at the moment. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing more updates regarding the upcoming AirPods Pro 2 that is expected to launch in 2021.

Huawei all in one desktop leaked, features an ultra thin design

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Dec 30, 2020

Huawei is apparently working on a new all in desktop PC. The news arrives after a leak on the Qicha app revealed details of the patent for this system, which was granted to the company on 25th December 2020.

The Chinese tech giant had applied for four different patents. In other words, the company patented four different variations of the upcoming all in one desktop PC, as per a MyDrivers report. Looking at the patent, the new PC is basically designed with productivity in mind, with the focus being on video conference utility and other less intensive office work, which is become more common in the professional fields due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The primary aspect that differs each of these all in one desktops are the bases. These vary between each PC with one using a 45 degree angled base, one having a bracket design, or even using a simple straight stand and base as well. Similarly, another variation between the patents is for the heat dissipation vents, which can either be found on the back of the PC or on the sides. Notably, each variant arrives with in an ultra thin form factor.

At the moment, these are just patents and we have no way of confirming whether or not the company is actually working on such a product. The company had just recently launched the Huawei MateStation B515 desktops for enterprises, so it would not be surprising if it aims at launching similar work oriented stations, since it did plan on expanding its presence in the desktop market as well. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing more updates when additional information is available.

Apple patents Mac keyboard with reconfigurable small displays on each key

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Dec 30, 2020

A new Apple patent has just surfaced. It was filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office and was granted to the company for a Mac keyboard, which has reconfigurable small displays built in each key.

According to a 9To5Mac report, the small display on each key allows the keyboard to show different characters, which can be configured based on the users’ preferences. While this sounds similar in function to the TouchBar, the new keyboard would still feature physical keys, although, the patent reveals that the keys on this new keyboard houses a tiny display instead of regular engraved labels for each individual key.

Looking at the patent, it is also revealed that these keys support dynamic labeling, which is generated by an LED display with pixel arrays. These tiny displays do not offer a high resolution or any other high end features and are just focused around displayed the basic characters of a given language. In other words, it would also enable users to set up a completely unique keyboard layout, by changing the key labels.

This has a wide area of implications, as users might even be given the option to configure their new Apple MacBooks for different profiles for gaming, programming, video editing, and others as well. The Cupertino based giant would basically only need to create a single keyboard model, with the only difference being the language being displayed on the keys, based on the region the Mac is being sold in. The new keyboard was patented for both the built in keyboard for MacBooks and even the standalone keyboards for Mac desktops like Mac mini, iMac, and the Mac Pro.

iQOO 7 with SD888, enhanced LPDDR5 and UFS 3.1 storage scores 752,935 on AnTuTu benchmarks

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On Dec. 16, the Vivo V2049 received 3C certification in China. The listing revealed that its retail package may include a 120W fast charger. This gave birth to rumors that the V2049A could be the forthcoming iQOO 7 flagship. The same phone has now appeared at AnTuTu with a 752K+ score.

The iQOO 7 has scored 200,616 in the CPU test, 340,539 in the GPU test, 114,445 in the memory test, and 97,335 in the UX test. By this, the handset has managed to secure a top score of 752,935 on AnTuTu benchmarks.

The listing reveals that the iQOO 7 is equipped with a 120H refresh rate display that offers a Ful HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It is speculated that the iQOO flagship will have the same 6.56-inch AMOLED punch-hole screen found on Vivo X60 and X60 Pro smartphones. This suggests that the phone will also feature an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

Editor’s Pick: Vivo X60 series brings the Exynos 1080 to market while focusing on camera performance

iQOO has revealed that the iQOO 7 is packed with enhanced editions of LPPDR5 and UFS 3.1 storage. The variant that has appeared on AnTuTu has 12 GB of RAM and internal storage of 256 GB. The smartphone boots to Android 11 OS. AnTuTu claimed that the GPU performance of the iQOO 7 is around 20,000 points higher than the performance of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 reference design prototype. This indicates that the iQOO 7 has an exceptionally good heat dissipation design, which assists in leveraging the potential of the Adreno 660 GPU.

The benchmarked device is an engineering prototype unit of the iQOO 7. There is a possibility that the final version of the phone may offer even better performance. A recent report revealed that the iQOO 7 is equipped with a triple camera system on its rear. The setup reportedly includes a 48-megapixel primary camera with OIS support. The IQOO 7 will be made official on Jan. 11 in China.

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun shares video of Xiaomi Labs revealing details about the phone making process

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Dec 30, 2020

Xiaomi’s Founder, Chairman, and CEO Lei Jun has today shared an introduction video about the Xiaomi Lab, which reveals information related to the Xiaomi Display Optical Lab, OTA Lab, Qualcomm Lab, SAR Experiment, Camera Laboratory, Audio Laboratory, Battery Laboratory, and the making process for the Mi 11.

EDITOR’S PICK: Huawei’s HarmonyOS claimed to ship 100 million devices from over 40 partnered brands

For those who are unaware, Xiaomi Labs was first introduced by Lei Jun a couple of months ago in September this year. It is located in the Xiaomi Science and Technology Park in Haidian District, Beijing.

The lab has about 123 rooms and more than 90 of them are for the mobile phone laboratories. Additionally, Xiaomi Labs are also distributed in other cities across the country as well as overseas.

It prepares and tests 200 smartphones for continuous one-month-long test before the model is made available in the market. The smartphones undergo the long test to ensure stability and find issues that might surface in the device after longer periods of usage.

Xiaomi Mi 11 supports Multi Link 5.0, offers seamless switching between WiFi and mobile data

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Dec 30, 2020

The Xiaomi Mi 11 had just recently launched and arrives as the 2021 flagship of the company. It sports top notch specs and features and was released along with MIUI 12.5. The company’s premium grade handset also supports Multi link 5.0 feature, which enables seamless switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data for better connectivity.

According to Zhang Guoquan, Xiaomi smartphone system software department director, the Xiaomi Mi 11 arrives with a seamless switching function thanks to the new Multi link 5.0. As per the senior official, this lets users have an uninterrupted connectivity experience whilst using your smartphone for functions like video calls or voice calls. This function even helps with mobile gaming, to avoid unavoidable lag or time outs during gameplay.

The Chinese tech giant has apparently been listening to feedback and taking pointers from its userbase. It made special analysis and made improvements on the Mi 11 to offer an improved overall experience for its customers, as per an ITHome report. According to the senior official, this seamless switching between networks occurs in just milliseconds, which is basically difficult for users to even notice. The company even revealed certain scenarios of this being useful like:

Entering or leaving the range of a saved WiFi network and switching to mobile data.
Switching to mobile data when the WiFi signal is too weak. Example: the user walking towards his backyard to make a video call.
Another scenario where the feature helps is in offices or homes that have multiple WiFi routers. Switching between networks based on speed and connectivity strength is made possible through Multi link 5.0.

LG Stylo 7 5G renders emerge to reveal design from all sides

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Dec 30, 2020

In November, 91mobiles shared the CAD renders of the upcoming LG Stylo 7 smartphone. Popular tipster OnLeaks has now shared the CAD renders of the 5G variant of the LG Stylo 7. Hence, it appears that the LG Stylo 6 that went official in November will be replaced with 4G and 5G editions of the Stylo 7. According to the tipster, the LG Stylo 7 5G may break cover in early 2021.

The LG Stylo 7 5G renders reveal that it has a simple and standard design. The device measures 170.4 x 77.2 x 8.8mm and its thickness increase to 10mm at the camera bump. The phone houses a 6.8-inch screen. Unlike the Stylo 6 that came with a waterdrop notch display, the successor edition is expected to arrive with a punch-hole screen.

The rear side of the LG Stylo 7 5G features a vertically arranged triple camera setup. At present, there is no information available on the camera specs of the Stylo 7 5G. The renders show the presence of a side-facing fingerprint reader on the right side of the device.

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The bottom edge of the device has an external speaker, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a dedicated slot for storing the stylus. The other details of the LG Stylo 7 5G are yet to surface.

LG Stylo 7 5G specifications

The LG Stylo 6 came with a 6.8-inch IPS LCD display that offered a Full HD+ resolution. The Helio P35v powered phone is equipped with 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. It is backed by a 4,000mAh battery. For photography, the handset features a front camera of 13-megapixel and its rear has a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple camera setup.

Huawei: HarmonyOS to ship in 100 million devices from over 40 partnered brands

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Dec 30, 2020

Earlier today (30th December 2020), Huawei held the Developer Day conference where it talked about the latest HarmonyOS 2.0 mobile application developer beta. In this event, the company announced its growing number of developers for its proprietary platform and its ties with companies that will launch products featuring the new operating system.

Vice President of Huawei’s Consumer Business Software Department, Yang Haisong, stated that “Since the release of the HarmonyOS 2.0 mobile application developer Beta version two weeks ago, a steady stream of developers have joined the HarmonyOS ecosystem. We look forward to working with more developers and partners for a win-win situation. The next decade of the mobile industry.” Furthermore, Huawei is expecting 100 million devices to ship with HarmonyOS from over 40 partnered brands by 2021, as per a C114 News report.

On December 16, the Chinese tech giant released the HarmonyOS 2.0 mobile application developer beta, which has already seen over 1,800 developer groups signing up. This beta version of the mobile application can aid developers in completing their development work through the use of distributed application frameworks, distributed UI frameworks, and DevEco Studio. Major groups include the likes of WPS, Bilibili, Ctrip, iFLYTEK, and more.

Powered By HarmonyOS logo

For those unaware, HarmonyOS is Huawei’s self developed OS, which it is planning to optimize for multiple platforms. This includes cross platform integration from smartphone to even smart home products and other IoT devices (internet of things). Partnered brands have already announced their new products with the new OS, and Huawei expects many more to follow suit by the arriving year.

Nokia leads 4G feature phone sales in China for the year 2020

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Dec 30, 2020

HMD Global, the company behind the new Nokia-branded phones, has brought back several classic Nokia phones with modern communication technology and the devices have been well-received in the market.

The company has now announced through its official Weibo account that Nokia has ranked first in terms of 4G feature phone sales in the Chinese market for the year 2020.

The graphic shared by the company showcases five feature phones launched by the company this year, including Nokia 220 4G launched in April, Nokia 215 4G and Nokia 225 4G launched in October.

In the fast few weeks, the company also launched the Nokia 6300 4G and Nokia 8000 4G in the Chinese market. The Nokia 8000 4G is now up for pre-order in China for 699 yuan (~$107) and the company will start shopping it from 6th January.

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The company also revealed a couple of entry-level smartphones launched in China this year — Nokia C3 and Nokia C1 Plus, both of which are running the Android Go operating system out-of-the-box for smooth performance.

Although the company has a lineup of budget smartphones, Nokia seems to be focusing on the entry-level segment or the first-time smartphone buyers, and from the information shared, it seems to be working for the brand.

While the Finnish company has established itself in the entry-level and mid-range phones market, it has been struggling in the premium smartphone category. It’s been years since the company launched a flagship phone and the upcoming flagship from the company keeps on getting delayed.

Nokia 8000 4G now available for purchase in China for 699 yuan ($107)

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Dec 30, 2020

Last month, HMD Global had announced the Nokia 6300 4G and Nokia 8000 4G feature phones, adding more devices to the increasing lineup of revamped classic designs of Nokia phones from the past.

Now, more than a month after its official announcement, the Nokia 8000 4G is finally available for purchase in China. Priced at 699 yuan (approximately $107), the phone is up for pre-orders and will start shipping from 6th January.

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In terms of design, the Nokia 8000 4G has a glass-like shell and a finish that is similar to the NCVM coating. It also has a curved keyboard that flushes with the display and the frame. The phone is offered in four colors — Opal White, Onyx Black, Topaz Blue, and Citrine Gold.

Coming to the specifications, the device features a 2.8-inch screen, and under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor, along with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage. There’s a microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity.

There’s a 2-megapixel camera sensor that sits on the phone’s back. It is powered by KaiOS, which should bring support for apps like Facebook and WhatsApp. As for the battery life, the device is powered by a 1,500mAh battery which the company promises can offer 28 days of standby time and more than three hours of 4G talk time.

Japanese companies are now diversifying supply chain from China

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Dec 30, 2020

China has immense control in the technology world given that it is a necessary piece in the puzzle when it comes to supply chain and manufacturing. With the COVID-19 pandemic, several companies have taken action to diversify production from China to other countries.

Now, it seems to be the time for diversifying the supply chain. As per the report, over 40 percent of Japanese tech companies are shifting their manufacturing base and source of parts supplies from China in an effort to diversify.

The companies include those that the government has recognized as processing sensitive technology linked to security. The move also aims at mitigating security risks associated with the on-going US-China trade war.

The report reveals that in a survey conducted, 42 companies out of 96 that responded have diversified or are considering diversifying their supply chains by moving to India and Southeast Asian countries.

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Additionally, three companies said that they will have to downsize operations or withdraw from China. Eight companies have said that they are thinking about what to do. 26 companies said that they placed restrictions on joint research with partners that could leak technology while six companies have not taken any action.

The report adds that the businesses started taking such action after it was found that many multinational companies made deals with Chinese factories that have been suspected of imposing forced labor on Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in China.

Mysterious Motorola phone renders with curved display and punch-hole design emerge

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Dec 30, 2020

Motorola is expected to announce the rumored Motorola Nio flagship phone in Q1 2021. The Snapdragon 865 powered handset may arrive in the market as a G-series phone. The Lenovo-owned brand is also expected to unleash a Snapdragon 888 SoC driven flagship in the coming months. Renders of a mysterious Motorola phone is now doing rounds on Weibo (via). While they appear like fan-made renders, the new images could be showcasing the design of the upcoming flagship phone from Motorola.

As can be seen in the images, the Motorola phone can be seen sporting a punch-hole display. Also, the screen appears to be curved from all four sides. The handset is expected to deliver a remarkably high screen-to-body ratio. Hence, it appears that it could be a premium flagship from the brand. The screen seems to be embedded with a fingerprint scanner.

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The same Weibo source has shared a schematic of the phone’s back. It can be seen sporting a rectangle-shaped camera module in the upper half of the back. The camera setup seems to house three or four cameras and an LED flash unit.

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The design of the phone seems suitable for the successor edition of the Motorola Edge+ flagship that went official earlier this year. However, readers are advised to wait for newer leaks to know the exact design of the upcoming SD888 powered Motorola flagship.

In 2020 and 2019, Lenovo launched fewer Motorola phones in China. Lenovo’s mobile division head for China, Chen Jin recently shared an image of a retail package of a forthcoming Motorola phone. The teased image suggested that the company could be back at launching new Motorola phones in China in 2021.

iQOO 7 with Snapdragon 888 is launching on January 11

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Dec 30, 2020

Earlier this month, iQOO released an image of the iQOO 7 BME edition to confirm the existence o the iQOO 7. Today, the company officially confirmed through its Weibo channel that the iQOO 7 will break cover at 7:30 PM (local time) on Jan. 11 in China.

The iQOO 7 BMW edition’s official poster had revealed its rear design. The handset was seen sporting three rear-facing cameras arranged in a triangle pattern. The special BMW version has a white rear with blue and red stripes.

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The front design of the iQOO 7 is yet to be revealed. However, reports surrounding it claims that it could be featuring the same display that is available on the Vivo X60 series that went official yesterday in China. Hence, the iQOO 7 is expected to feature a 6.56-inch AMOLED display with a top-cantered selfie camera hole.

Probably, iQOO 7’s screen may offer a Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. It could be also equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. Like the predecessor models, the iQOO 7 promises a top-notch performance as it will feature the Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform.

There is no word on the front camera of the iQOO 7. The rear camera setup may feature a 48-megapixel primary camera with OIS support. The exact size of the iQOO 7’s battery is not known yet. It is believed that the V2049 smartphone that was spotted with a 120W fast charger earlier this month could be the iQOO 7 smartphone. It is expected to come preinstalled with the Android 11 OS. Ahead of the launch, popular Chinese retailer JD.com has started receiving reservations for the smartphone.

Vivo Y20 (2021) with Helio P35, 13MP triple cameras, and 5,000mAh battery goes official

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Dec 30, 2020

Vivo has unveiled a new smartphone named Vivo Y20 (2021) in Malaysia. Some of the highlights of the smartphone include a tall aspect ratio screen, a 13-megapixel triple camera system, and a big battery.

Vivo Y20 (2021) specifications and features

The Vivo Y20 (2021) is a plastic-bodied smartphone with 164.41 x 76.32 x 8.41mm dimensions. The phone weighs 192 grams. It is equipped with a 6.51-inch IPS LCD screen that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio.

An 8-megapixel selfie camera can be found on the front side of the Vivo Y20 (2021). A vertical triple camera system can be found on the backside of the smartphone. It comprises a 13-megapixel primary shooter, a 2-megapixel bokeh camera, and a 2-megapixel macro lens, and an LED flash.

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The Vivo Y20 (2021) smartphone is powered by the Helio P35 chipset. The SoC is accompanied by 4 GB of RAM. It is fueled by a 5,000mAh battery that supports only 10W charging. The handset boots to FunTouch OS flavored Android 10 OS.

The Y20 (2021) comes with an internal storage of 64 GB. Other specs that are available on the Vivo Y20 (2021) include a dual SIM slot, a microSD card slot, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB, a side-mounted fingerprint reader, and a 3.5mm audio port.

In terms of appearance, the Vivo Y20 (2021) looks like the Vivo Y12s that debuted in markets such as Hongkong and Vietnam last month. The Y12s came with a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera setup, 3 GB of RAM, and 32 GB of storage. Its other specs are identical to the Vivo Y20 (2021).

Vivo Y20 (2021) pricing and availability

Vivo has introduced the Vivo Y20 (2021) with a price tag of RM 599. It comes in two colors such as Dawn White and Nebula Blue. The handset may make it to other Southeast Asian markets in the near future.

Alleged Realme 8 (RMX3092) with Dimensity 720 spotted at Geekbench

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