IDC: Half a million 5G smartphones were sold in India in October 2020, still no official support

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Dec 18, 2020

After releasing the report on India Smartphone Market Q3 2020 in early last month, IDC is back again with another report for October 2020. The new report details the growth achieved by OEMs during the pre-Diwali festive season sales in the country. Unsurprisingly, the rankings remained the same with Xiaomi leading the market, followed by Samsung, realme, vivo, and OPPO respectively.

Smartphone Display Apps — Photo by Rami Al-zayat (Unsplash)

India Smartphone Market October 2020 Shipments

According to the new report by International Data Corporation (IDC), the Indian smartphone market recorded a whopping 42% YoY growth in October 2020 by shipping 21 million units. Above all, it happens to be the highest-ever October shipments and it is only second to the all-time high shipments of 23 million units that took place in September 2020.

Due to the pandemic and great offers, online channels grew 53% YoY and accounted for 51% market share. The offline channels also grew 33% YoY, especially in smaller towns and cities.

The $100-$200 price bracket, which is the hottest segment in India, grew by 60% YoY, and therefore, its market share increased to 58%. Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9, and vivo Y20 were some of the most-shipped handsets. Whereas, the premium segment ($500-$700) was led by iPhone XR, iPhone 11, and OnePlus 8, thanks to exceptional offers.

India Smartphone Market October 2020 Sell-out Units

Taking about sell-out units (finale sale to consumers), a record 22 million units were sold in October 2020 in India, registering more than 38% YoY growth. Approximately 55% of the national demand came from the top 50 cities.

Top-tier cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kolkata grew 50% YoY, and therefore, they accounted for 25% of the entire market. Emerging cities like Jaipur, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Bhopal, and Coimbatore also grew by ~50% YoY bu the rest of the states (up-country markets) only witnessed an average of ~25% YoY growth due to economic factors.

Online channels accounted for 50% of entire sales by growing 23% YoY. In the top 5 metro cities, it had a 57% share. This happened despite delayed deliveries as supply constraints had impacted offline sales. As for brands, Xiaomi led in 34 of the top 50 cities in the online channel, whereas vivo topped in 44 of the top 50 major cities in the offline channel.

Further, the MOP (Market Operating Price) was $190 in October 2020 and 68% of total sales occurred in the sub-$200 price segment. Almost half of the sales of the $100-$200 price segment happened online, recording 93% YoY growth. Lastly, Xiaomi was the leading brand in the sub-$200 in 30 of the top 50 cities in India.

Whereas, the mid-range segment ($200-$300) accounted for almost a fourth of the smartphones sold in the period. Samsung led this segment in 36 of the major 50 cities. On the other hand, the premium segment ($500+) accounted for only 5% of the total sales in the top 50 cities and less than 1% in the rest of the cities. Apple topped this price bracket in 49 of those top 50 cities. However, it is worth noting that this segment grew 16% YoY.

India Smartphone Market October 2020 5G Sales

Interestingly, half a million 5G handsets were sold in October 2020 and almost 80% of those sales happened in the top 10 cities of the country. Although the report does not mention the best-sellers, the only phone we could think of is the OnePlus Nord.

Because this device was the top-seller in its segment in Q3 2020 and there was not a single phone cheaper than it with 5G connectivity during the period. The only other 5G handsets were flagships.

And since sales in the premium segment were lower compared to budget and mid-range categories, OnePlus Nord is our strong contender for the best-selling 5G smartphone in India in October 2020. Whereas, the runner-ups could have been the OnePlus 8T, OnePlus 8 series, and the then newly launched Mi 10T series.

Anyway, at the end of the day, consumers cannot make use of the 5G radio present in their devices as the Indian government is yet to allocate spectrum to the carriers.

[Update]Xiaomi Mi 11 Series: Expected Specs, Features, & Price ahead of launch

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Balaji S

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Dec 18, 2020

Update[December 28]

We are just a couple of hours away from the official launch of Xiaomi Mi 11. Ahead of this, the company has already confirmed that the device will feature advanced display technology with Gorilla Glass Victus for protection, support for computational photography, faster LPDDR5 RAM, and Wi-Fi 6 standard, speakers tuned by Harman Kardon.

The device, however, will be the first Xiaomi flagship to miss out on an in-box Charging Adapter. Alongside the event, Xiaomi has also confirmed that it will announce the new MIUI 12.5 and has already begun beta registrations for the same. The stable version of the same is reportedly slated for a Late February 2021 release.

Original Story as follows…

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Mi 11 series in China this month. An exclusive tip given to us suggests that the company will unveil the devices on December 29 in the country. Ahead of the launch, leaks regarding Mi 11 has been floating on the internet frequently. Hence, let’s take a look at the possible specs, and price with whatever info we have so far.

For starters, Mi 11 will be a premium flagship series in 2021 that’s coming after the 10th anniversary of Xiaomi. It will succeed the yesteryear Mi 10 series. Although Xiaomi has confirmed only about the Mi 11 so far, we can expect the company to bring Xiaomi Mi 11, Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro just like 2020. Additionally, a report also rumors about a possible Mi 11 Pro+. Xiaomi’s latest flagship that’s selling in China is the Mi 10 Ultra which launched a few months ago.

Mi 11 Series – The basics

To get basics out of the way, Xiaomi Mi 11 will follow a similar strategy to the predecessor. Accordingly, it will boast a premium design with no-compromise on specs and other features. It will also be the first flagship to launch with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 88 SoC as confirmed by Lei Jun.

From the leaked images so far, we can guess that the device might retain the rear Glass body and sport a metal mid-frame for rigidity. Since the devices are tipped to sport a four-curved screen, expect Xiaomi to place a Gorilla Glass(maybe 6) on top of the screen.

Other expected features include water resistance(P2i/any IP rating), USB-C port, dual-SIM card slot, SA/NSA 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, DDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, fast charging, camera features like OIS, EIS, 4K video recording, slow-mo, night mode, and more.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Features (Expected)

The standard variant Mi 11 is expected to feature a four-curved screen with a top-left punch-hole display. Thus, it’s gonna look a bit similar to the Mi 10 at least from the front. Although dimensions aren’t known yet, it is likely to sport a FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate screen.

This is up from the 90Hz refresh rate on the predecessor. However, we will have to wait for other details like peak brightness, JNCD value, contrast ratio, and more. Under the hood, it will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. Xiaomi is likely to up the storage performance with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 instead of 3.0 storage.

Mi 11 render by Ben Geskin — Mi 11 Concept Render by Ben Geskin

For the optics, the device will have a triple camera setup on the back along with an LED flashlight. This is horizontally stacked inside a squircle housing. As per the concept renders, the layout will also have a Blue Gradient color with a chamfered bump. The triple-camera array will likely have a 108MP main camera, 13MP ultra-wide, and a 5MP macro sensor.

Although few rumors predict the presence of a Telephoto lens, the device will anyway get an upgrade from the 2MP macro on the Mi 10. A 4,780mAh battery will probably back the entire Mi 11 with support for 55W fast charging. For memory variants, we can expect 8/12GB RAM and 128/256/512GB storage. The Mi 11 is expected to start at the same 3,999 yuan($612).

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro Features(Expected)

As far as full-fledged renders are concerned, the Mi 11 Pro has been a mystery, to say the least. Although reports predict an identical design throughout the series, a leaked protective casing of the Mi 11 Pro hints at quad-cameras on the Pro.

A different rear layout, if turns true, will be a surprise considering the devices will elsewhere differ very little. Anyhow, the Mi 11 Pro, as per a new tip on Weibo, will feature a 6.76-inch display. It will have a similar four-curved screen with a top-left punch-hole but will sport a QHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.

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Under the hood, it will feature the same Snapdragon 888 SoC as the Mi 11 and come paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. As for optics, let’s address the typical scenario first. If Mi 11 Pro were to host the same design as the Mi 11, it will likely have the triple-camera setup. Accordingly, there will be a 48MP OmniVision OV48C sensor, 20MP ultra-wide, 12MP Telephoto with 2x optical zoom.

The main sensor will reportedly capture images at 50MP resolution as well. However, if the device has a revamped layout like the one shown above, it will probably include an additional Periscope lens for higher zoom(maybe 10X or more). A report also shows dual-batteries on the Mi 11 series and suggests that Mi 11 Pro might have a 4,970mAh battery.

This is understandable considering the Pro has a 2K resolution(higher). We can expect other features like the same memory variants, charging from the Mi 11. It is likely to start from 5,299 yuan($811).

The entire series will likely debut with MIUI 12 based on Android 11 out-of-the-box. However, Xiaomi could pull a new MIUI like the 12.5 version as well.

Mysterious Mi 11 Pro+

Apart from the Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro, as mentioned above, a mysterious Mi 11 Pro+ is also rumored to accompany the series at the event. Nothing else has popped up regarding the device leaving us dry with no teaser images. However, the report says it will likely have top-of-the-line specs like a bigger 2K screen and a 120Hz display, Snapdragon 888 SoC, Xiaomi’s 100W charging, and more with premium pricing.

Nevertheless, the Mi 11 series will reportedly go on sale later this month (could be on the launch day). A Xiaomi executive also says that the device will have enough stocks. Let’s wait for the official pricing.

RedmiBook Pro 14S spotted on Geekbench with the new AMD Ryzen 5700U

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Sean

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Dec 18, 2020

A RedmiBook Pro 14S has just been spotted on Geekbench, the known benchmarking platform. The upcoming laptop sported AMD’s latest Ryzen 5700U mobile chip and managed to outperform its predecessor, the RedmiBook 14.

According to a NoteBookCheck report, the notebook was spotted on Geekbench and was even benchmarked. The results showcased impressive results as the mobile processor managed to score over 28 percent higher than the last gen Ryzen 4700U. This chip was shipped with RedmiBook 14 that is currently available in the market, so it seems the company is offering a healthy boost in performance with the newer generation.

The laptop was benchmarked on Geekbench 5 and the performance was measured in the multi core test. The Lucienne Zen 2-based Ryzen 5000 APU arrives with a bump in performance along with an improvement with its integrated GPU and SMT support. Recently, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U has surfaced on numerous laptops from various brands on the platform, but the latest benchmark is for the RedmiBook Pro 14S from the Chinese OEM Xiaomi.

For those unaware, the Ryzen 7 5700U features 8 cores and 16 threads, which helped it achieve a score of 6,431 points over the 4700U’s 5,018 score. Unfortunately, this is just a benchmark so we have no way of confirming any particular specification of the laptop at the moment. Furthermore, we would have to wait for an official company announcement before providing any concrete statements either. However, with the Ryzen 5000 series being Team Red’s latest CPU lineup, we can expect laptops with the same generation to launch sometime in the first half of 2021.

Gearbest Flash Sale: Liectroux ZK901 & C30B Robot Vacuums up with Huge Discount

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Greeva Agnihotri

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Dec 18, 2020

Cleaning is the most boring thing that a person has do. And the current, fast-paced life has made it even more difficult to push through. Hence, robot vacuums were introduced; these units are much smaller, quieter, and basically, work on their own. Liectroux is one such German company that manufactures these devices. They recently introduced C30B and ZK901 LDS that are two exceptionally efficient and well-budgeted models. Currently, these units are on a flash sale with huge discounts at Gearbest. Furthermore, the consumers can also enjoy an additional off via PayPal payments.

Let’s take a look at what these Liectroux robot vacuum cleaners have to offer.

Liectroux C30B Robot Vacuum Cleaner

The highlight of Liectroux C30B is that it works with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It features a powerful suction where at maximum speed, the power reaches up to 4000pa. This unit is capable of detecting the entire environment around then building up the map inside the CPU for continuous and efficient cleaning. It also retains the memory of cleaned space just after one use. This Liectroux robot vacuum boasts a humanized voice reminder to notify the user for charging, cleaning, loaded dustbin, glitch, and more. This robot vacuum is enhanced with a NIDEC brushless motor and EPSON chip for seamless use.

At present Liectroux C30B Robot Vacuum Cleaner is up for a flash sale and is available for just $190.33, after using the coupon code –F5BAB223E4553000.

Liectroux ZK901 LDS Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Liectroux ZK901 LDS is designed to scan the whole room through laser ranging and a 360° radar that draws an accurate and complete map of the space. It is designed to detect the floor status to plan the most efficient cleaning zone. Enhanced with a set of 42 sensors, thoroughly detects the surroundings to prevent any bumps. It has a 4000pa powerful suction and anti-tangle brush to sweep dirt and hair conveniently.

Liectroux ZK901 LDS Robot Vacuum Cleaner is currently being sold for a discounted price of just $293, after adding the coupon- H5B4149E79153000.

These smart and ultra-versatile Liectroux robot vacuum cleaners are here to make life easy for all. Interested users can buy these units for a much-discounted rate through the Gearbest flash sale. The sale is only for a limited time, so hurry and bank on this opportunity as soon as you can.

For an additional surprise, the website is also offering a $3 on $50 off, if the payments are made through PayPal to further reduce the price.

LG Rollable key specifications and pricing leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 18, 2020

A South Korean publication recently reported that LG may launch a phone with a rollable display in the first half of 2021. The report even revealed that the device could be debuting in the market as the LG Rollable. Leakster Tron has shared the key specifications and pricing of the LG Rollable.

The South Korean publication had claimed that the LG Rollable has a 6.8-inch rollable screen that can expand up to 7.4-inch. The new leak corroborates with the display size information that was revealed by the publication. It seems that the company has certain screen dimensions for different modes.

In the phone, the LG Rollable may offer a 1080 x 2428 pixels resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. In the video mode, it may offer 1366 x 2428 pixels resolution and an aspect ratio of 16:9. In the productivity mode, it will offer a resolution of 1600 x 2428 and an aspect ratio of 3:2.

LG Rollable-like renders based on display patent | Source: LetsGoDigital

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The Snapdragon 888 mobile platform will be present under the hood of the LG Rollable. The device may come with 16 GB of RAM and it may draw power from a 4,200mAh battery.

The leak further mentions that the LG Rollable is scheduled to go official in March. It cautions that the launch date may get postponed to June. As far as pricing is concerned, the LG Rollable could carry a hefty price tag of $2,359.

In related news, LG is reportedly on two other phones. The first one is said to be a Snapdragon 888 powered flagship phone codenamed the LG Rainbow. It is expected to arrive with stylus support and a design like the LG Velvet. It may debut in March 2021. The LG Q83 mid-ranger could be coming in the first half of 2021 with a unique rear camera design and 5G support.

US seeks to blacklist various Chinese firms, including SMIC: Report

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Sean

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Dec 18, 2020

The US is apparently planning on adding various Chinese companies to its trade blacklist today (18th December 2020). This would also include China’s largest chipmaker SMIC, as per two sources close to the matter.

According to a Reuters report, the move is the latest from the Trump administration’s efforts against China. Notably, it arrives just a few weeks before the Democratic President Elect Joe Biden takes the office, on January 20. As per the sources, the US government is aiming to add around 80 additional companies and affiliates to the ‘Entity List,’ which mostly comprises of China based firms.

Furthermore, the US Department of Commerce is also expected to designate some of these Chinese companies as allegedly having ties to China’s military, or are aiding in the construction and militarization of artificial islands in the South China Sea. Some of the companies even have allegedly been involved in human rights violations, as per the source. At the moment, the Trump administration has added more than 275 China based companies and their affiliates to the Entity List to target key Chinese industries.

This most notably includes Huawei Technologies and ZTE, two major consumer electronics and telecommunications equipment providers. Now, even SMIC is reportedly the latest target for Washington, as the Commerce Department previously mandating suppliers to the company to apply for export licenses after stating that there was an “unacceptable risk” with its equipment being possibly used for military purposes.

Unfortunately, SMIC, the Commerce Department, or even the Chinese Embassy in Washington has yet to respond to this report. Similar to other Chinese firms, SMIC has denied the accusations of ties to China’s military. If the chipmaker is put on the Entity List, the company would be forced to seek a special license from the Commerce Department before being supplied with key components or materials from US based firms.

Huawei to build telecom equipment factory in France

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Sean

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Dec 18, 2020

Earlier this week, Huawei announced that it work be investing 200 million Euros to build a telecommunications equipment factory in France. This arrives despite the French government curbing the use of its 5G networking gear.

According to a Reuters report, the new site will initially employ 300 people, which will eventually grow to 500 in the longer term. Furthermore, the products manufactured in the plant will go to Huawei’s European customers. The Chinese tech giant has considered the plans for a factory in the region since back in March, regardless, of the French government’s crack down against telecom operators that used its equipment.

The factory is also a part of the company’s initiative to tone down the concerns and allegations against it, which began with the US. At the moment, various governments worldwide consider Huawei and other Chinese telecom equipment providers as a risk to their national security due to possible ties with the Chinese government. The US accused the company of espionage and being a front for Beijing, which Huawei has denied on multiple occasions.

Currently, France has not outright banned mobile telecom carriers from using Huawei’s networking gear. Although, the authorities did announce to network operators the bought the Chinese firms equipment, that they would not be able to renew their license for the gear once they are expired back in July 2020. This effectively phases out Huawei’s equipment from the country’s mobile networking infrastructure.

Energizer launches a range of 20W-90W GaN fast PD chargers

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 18, 2020

Avenir Telecom which holds the Energizer brand license has announced arrange of new Power Delivery (PD) wall chargers in India. The wall chargers’ ratings range from 20W, – 90W. There are four new PD chargers one with 20W, another with 38W, a third with 65W rating and the top mode with 90W rating.

The chargers use GaN (Gallium Nitride) semiconductor material. Just like other GaN chargers in the market, Energizer’s 20W, 38W, 65W and 90W GaN chargers are manufactured using gallium nitride semiconductors. The use of gallium nitride semiconductor materials has the advantages of super thermal conductivity, high-temperature resistance, acid and alkali resistance, and greatly reduces the size of the charger.

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Truly, the chargers adopt a compact build that can easily fit into your bag. Apart from a USB-A port, there is a USB-C port which supports USB-C to Lightning cable. The charger recognizes your devices: gaming consoles, tablets, laptop, smartphone, and charges it at the maximum speed, thanks to the last generation of USB Power Delivery. The 65W and 90W chargers a5re capable of charging compatible laptops.

Power Deliver brings more intelligence to the charger and enables the detection of the device connected to it. This allows the charger to deliver the precise amount of power needed to charge it in the shortest possible time. Charger with GaN (Gallium Nitride) increases the efficiency and lowers the heat, and decrease each product’s size. The new Energizer well charger range is one of the tiniest on the market, said the company.

Further, the chargers also come with multi-plug for the UK, US or even Europe,and will be available in seven stylish colours including white and black. You get the option of buying it with or without charging cables.

Unfortunately, Avenir Telecoms is yet to announce the pricing or availability of the chargers.

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Xiaomi unveils the MIJIA Double-port Induction Cooker under crowdfunding

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 18, 2020

Xiaomi has launched the MIJIA Double-port Induction Cooker under crwodfunding. The induction cooker is now open for backing at Xiaomi’s online mall – Mi.com. It will retail for 899 yuan (~$137) during the crowdfunding exercise but will later be sold for 999 yuan (~$152) after the exercise.

The MIJIA Double-port induction cooker features independent temperature control on both sides. It also has a 2200W high firepower and 100-level precision fire control. The induction cooker also comes with a 63cm large baking pan.

In terms of design, the new MIJIA Double-port induction cooker continues the minimalist design which the Xiaomi/MIJIA brand is known for. There are two knobs on the side to control the temperature separately. In addition, there are four touch buttons that can be used to time and turn off the induction cooker.

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What makes this product stands out is that it can be used to perform various functions such as stir-frying and stewing at the same time, and supports frying, roasting and stewing. In addition, the Mijia double-port induction cooker supports low-power continuous heating.

The cooker uses a large-size microcrystalline panel, supports IH electromagnetic heating, and cooperates with dual-side independent temperature control technology to achieve a hot pot and a barbecue grill at th same time.

In other respects, the Mijia double-port induction cooker also has an external temperature sensor, which can achieve accurate temperature measurement and automatic adjustment of firepower. It also has multiple safety protection technologies that can automatically stop heating when there is nothing on top. It also has a built-in temperature sensor and an overheating protection system.

The smart induction cooker can be connected to the MIJIA app to provide dual-mode recipes. It also supports the synchronization of the Mijia app recipes, and custom cooking in the cooking mode through the Mijia app.

Xiaomi has got quite a few induction cookers under its sleeves before this new product. As early as 3 years ago, Xiaomi launched the MIJIA Induction Cooker, priced at only 299 yuan, and it comes with “low-temperature cooking technology”, “dual-frequency fire control technology”, “custom cooking mode” and other functions.

The following year, the Mijia Induction Cooker Youth Edition came out, priced at 199 yuan. Compared with Mijia Induction Cooker, Mijia Induction Cooker Youth Edition is equipped with timing keys, function keys, and an LED display. There are only one rotary matte button and one-key control among other features. Last year, the MIJIA Induction Cooker S1 was also launched.

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POCO Laptop passes BIS certification in India hinting at imminent launch

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Jeet

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Dec 18, 2020

POCO, a sub-brand of China-based Xiaomi, has been focused on expanding its product lineup after being silent for a few months. And moving forward, the company isn’t limiting itself to just smartphones.

It appears that the company is soon going to launch its own laptops in the Indian market. As per the report, two battery models — R15B02W and R14B02W have passed through the BIS certification process, hinting towards imminent launch.

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The battery models are from POCO and Xiaomi, which means that the upcoming laptops from the POCO brand are likely to be the rebranded model of the Redmi laptops. We expect to get more details in the coming weeks.

Xiaomi has already launched its own laptop in the Indian market but the Redmi-branded laptops, which have been launched in China, are yet to debut in India. But now it seems that the Redmi laptops will go official in India under the POCO brand, as the company.

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In line with the company’s plan of expanding the product portfolio in India, along with the laptops, POCO is also expected to launch its own TWS earphones. Given that POCO is positioned as a budget brand, both the upcoming products — laptop and TWS earbuds are likely to be priced aggressively.

The R15B02W battery seems to be powering the Xiaomi Pro 15.6-inch laptop that has been launched in China. This could mean that the same device could go official in India under the POCO brand but it’s just speculation at this point in time. To know for sure, we will have to wait for the official launch.

It’s noteworthy that while POCO is positioning itself as an independent brand, the company is still relying on Xiaomi for supply chain, manufacturing facilities, and software, and more.

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 2 powered by 11th-gen Intel processor goes official

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Jeet

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Dec 18, 2020

Earlier this year, in May, Samsung had launched its Galaxy Book Flex 2-in-1 laptop, and recently, in September, the company released Galaxy Book Flex 5G in the market. Now, a successor of the original Galaxy Book has been launched.

Samsung has today launched the Galaxy Book Flex 2 in South Korea. The device has the same 2-in-1 design with a 360-degree rotatable screen. It also comes with support for the Smart S Pen stylus.

It comes in two options for the display size — 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch, offering a QLED Full HD+ touch screen panel. Under the hood, the laptop is powered by the latest 11th-generation Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor.

The 13.3-inch model packs Intel Iris Xe graphics while the 15.6-inch model comes with NVIDIA MC450 GPU for handling the graphical tasks. It can be configured with up to 16GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 1TB SSD for storage.

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There are two 5W AKG stereo speakers and the device also comes with support for fingerprint recognition. It also features a 13MP camera which should come in handy, especially during these times when people are working from home and relying on webcams to attend meetings and collaborate with colleagues.

The device is powered by a 69.7Wh battery. The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 2 comes in two color options — Black and Purple. It’s pricing starts at 1.845 million yuan (approximately $1683) and goes up to 2.83 million yuan (~$2581).

Along with this, the company has also launched the Galaxy Flex 2 5G, which as the name indicates, comes with built-in support for 5G connectivity. This model was announced in September but the company had not revealed its pricing. It will be offered in just Royal Silver color, for a price of 2.725 million won which roughly converts to $2,468.

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G with Dimensity 720 and Android 11 OS emerge at Geekbench

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 18, 2020

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A32 5G smartphone has surfaced at the Geekbench (via) benchmarking site today. The listing has revealed which processor will be powering the smartphone. It is the second major leak on A32 5G after the CAD renders that had emerged at the beginning of this month.

The Galaxy A32 5G listing has appeared with its SM-A326G model number on the benchmarking platform. The listing shows that the MT6853V chipset by MediaTek is present under its hood. This chipset is nothing but the Dimensity 720 that powers a couple of low budget 5G phones such as the OPPO A53 5G, OPPO K7x, OPPO A72, Vivo Y52sv, Vivo Y73s, Realme V5, Realme V3, Huawei Enjoy 20, and some others.

The listing further reveals the presence of Android 11 OS and 4 GB of RAM on the device. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench 5, the handset scored 478 and 1595, respectively.

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Yesterday, the Galaxy A32 5G was spotted in the database of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification platform. The listing only confirmed a few details like 5G support, NFC, and 15W charging. Previous reports have revealed that it has a 48-megapixel main camera on the back, and it has a 5,000mAh battery.

The CAD render of the phone had revealed that it has a waterdrop notch display with a fairly thick chin. It is expected to arrive with a 6.5-inch display. The glass-like polycarbonate rear of the phone features a uniquely designed triple camera system. With FCC certification, Samsung is likely to launch the Galaxy A32 5G. It is expected to debut as the most affordable 5G phone by Samsung.

OPPO Reno5 series sale generates 100 million yuan within 10 minutes

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Jeet

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Dec 18, 2020

A few days ago, OPPO had launched its new OPPO Reno5 and Reno5 Pro smartphones in China, both of which went on sale today at 10:00 AM local time. Now, the official data released by OPPO shows the popularity of the devices.

The company has shared that in just 10 minutes of sale going live, the Reno5 series models generated revenue of 100 million yuan.

The Reno5 8GB + 128GB model is priced at 2,699 yuan (~$412) while the 12GB + 256GB model costs 2,999 yuan (~$458). On the other hand, the 8GB + 128GB model of the Reno5 Pro is priced at 3,399 yuan (~$519) while the 12GB + 256GB model costs 3,799 yuan, which is about $581.

Coming to the specifications, the Reno5 features a 6.43-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC. On the other hand, the Pro variant comes with a 6.55-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset.

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In the camera department, both the devices have a quad-camera setup on the back. The standard model features 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP sensors and the same configuration is present on the Pro model. On the front side, the devices come with a 32 MP snapper.

Both the smartphones are running the latest Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 11 on top. While the OPPO Reno5 is powered by a 4,300mAh battery, the Reno5 Pro is powered by a 4,350mAh battery. Both of them come with the support of 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging.

Video Release: Internal Structure of Ulefone Armor 10 5G

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Greeva Agnihotri

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Dec 18, 2020

Ulefone recently introduced their first 5G rugged phone – Armor 10 5G. Since durability is one of the most significant factors of a rugged smartphone, the company released a video showing the consumers what this device looks like from the inside and why is it worth. This was done to show that ruggedness depends not only on the process of manufacturing or material but also on the internal structure. Let’s take a look at the video.

The above clip clearly shows the complete process of the teardown of Armor 10 5G. Its internal design is quite compact, reasonable, and well laid-out with no extra space. This rugged smartphone is made using a metal frame on both sides where its internals are well protected by a waterproof seal ring. Its 5800mAh battery, on the other hand, is protected by a metal plate on the back and is secured with numerous screws to prevent damage caused by accidental drops.Apart from its exceptional built and ruggedness, Armor 10 5G boasts hardware configurations like MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G SoC and 64MP quad-rear camera, and 16MP front camera. This smartphone runs on Android 10 and will upgrade to Android 11 via OTA next year. Other highlights include 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM, 15W wireless charging ICs, NFC antenna, 2 SIM card slots, and more.

Packed with an ideal combination of top-notch features and durability, Ulefone Armor 10 5G sets an ideal standard for smartphones. Currently, this rugged smartphone is up for sale at Banggood e-shop for just $399.99, where the first 700 buyers get a chance to win Ulefone Watch for free. So hurry and make the most of this opportunity.

To know more about the phone, users can visit Ulefone’s official website.

OnePlus Urban Traveler Backpack launched; to go on sale from January 8

By

Jeet

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Dec 18, 2020

OnePlus is known for making smartphones, which started its journey with “flagship killer” devices and then gradually started offering premium phones. However, in the recent past, the company has expanded its offerings to accessories and other products.

Now, the company has announced a new product — OnePlus Urban Traveler Backpack. It will be available in two color options — Black, and a combination of Black and White. The backpack is set to go on sale from 8th January but the company is giving away a few of them early as part of its User Festival.

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It has a 20L capacity and comes with nine pockets. The main compartment has a partition and a zippered back. There are two pair of elastic bands which can hold water bottles. Towards the backside, there’s a separate compartment for a laptop, which the company says can hold a device with up to a 16-inch display.

On the front side, there’s a diagonal line that opens a small storage area. Interestingly, it also has a secret compartment at the bottom. For those who travel a lot, the backpack comes with a luggage pole belt.

The shoulder straps on the OnePlus Urban Traveler backpack have a plastic loop, which can be used for attaching items, such as sunglasses or keyrings. The company says that zippers and lining are waterproof and the white color has been treated to prevent stains.

Khadas Tone 2 Pro Launch, Technical Specifications, and More

By

Greeva Agnihotri

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Dec 18, 2020

After the much-anticipated wait, Khadas officially launched their latest Hi-Fi DAC, Tone 2 Pro on December 16th. It is an ultra-slim desktop DAC that features a high-end ES9038Q2M DAC chip from Sabre technologies along with four high-performance OPA1612 Operational Amplifiers. This unit is fully up to date with MQA decoding support to offer a high-quality audio experience. However, the highlight of Tone 2 Pro is the Balanced RCA plugs that have three layers to provide better connectivity and functionality while maintaining their compact size.

Just before the launch of Khadas Tone 2 Pro, the company released all its technical parameters; let’s check them out. Khadas Tone 2 Pro-2

DAC Performance(Balanced RCA)

THD+N- 0.000126%(-118dB)
THD+N, A-Weighted- 0.000112%(-119dB)
Noise- 3.5uVrms
Noise, A-Weighted- 2.75uVrms
DNR- 121dB
DNR, A-Weighted- 123.5dB
Crosstalk, 200kΩ- >120dB
Output, 200kΩ- 4.0Vrms
Frequency Response- 20Hz-20kHz, ±0.15dB

DAC Performance(RCA Single-Ended)

THD+N- 0.000158%(-116dB)
THD+N, A-Weighted- 0.000141%(-117dB)
Noise- 2.0uVrms
Noise, A-Weighted- 1.6uVrms
DNR- 119dB
DNR, A-Weighted- 122dB
Crosstalk, 100kΩ- >118dB
Output, 100kΩ- 2.0Vrms
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz, ±0.15dB

Headphone Amplifier Performance(4.4mm Balanced Port)

Output Impedance- 2.4Ω
THD+N, 1kHz, 300Ω- 0.000158%(-116dB)
THD+N, 1kHz, 150Ω- 0.000158%(-116dB)
THD+N, 1kHz, 32Ω- 0.000282%(-111dB)
Noise- <4.2uVrms
DNR- 121dB
Max Output @300Ω- 83mW(5.0Vrms)
Max Output @150Ω- 167mW(5.0Vrms)
Max Output @32Ω- 211mW(2.6Vrms)
Max Output @16Ω- 123mW(1.4Vrms)
Crosstalk, 32Ω- >117dB
Frequency Response- 20Hz-20kHz, ±0.15dB

Headphone Amplifier Performance(3.5mm Single-Ended)

Output Impedance- 1.2Ω
THD+N, 1kHz, 150Ω- 0.000200%(-114dB)
THD+N, 1kHz, 32Ω- 0.000282%(-111dB)
Noise- <2.4uVrms
DNR- 119dB
Max Output @150Ω- 35.3mW(2.3Vrms)
Max Output @32Ω- 125mW(2.0Vrms)
Max Output @16Ω- 114mW(1.35Vrms)
Crosstalk, 32Ω- >69dB
Frequency Response- 20Hz-20kHz, ±0.15dB

DAC Sampling Rate Support

USB Input- PCM 384kHz/32-Bit
USB Input- DSD512 Natively
Coaxial Input- 192kHz/24Bit

USB Processor

XMOS XU216, 16 Real-time Logical Cores

DAC Chipset

ESS ES9038Q2M, 32-Bit Stereo Mobile Audio DAC

Amplifier Chipsets

I/V Stage- TI OPA1612x2
LPF Stage- TI OPA1612x2
Buffer Stage- RT6863Dx3

Ultra-Low Noise LDOs

1xESS ES9311Q, 1.3uVrms(10Hz-100kHz)
5xADI ADP151, 9uVrms(10Hz-100kHz)

Jitter Filter Technology

Built-in Intel Altera MAX V CPLD, Pre-shaping Technology
Accusilicon AS318-B Series Professional Audiophile Crystal Oscillator

OS Compatibility

Windows 7, 8, 10(Khadas USB ASIO driver required)
MacOS
Linux(with UAC2 compliant kernel)
Android(Support OTG function)
iPadOS & iOS

Rated Voltage

DC 5V

Compliances

CE, FCC, RoHS

High-Grade Output

Tone 2 Pro has a distortion rate of around 0.000126% (Bal RCA) /0.000158% (4.4mm) and low noise levels of less than 4.2uVrms to offer superior sound quality. One can expect a crisp output with ultra-low distortion and a pitch dark, noise-free background in their audio. Khadas Tone 2 Pro-3

Compatible Gears

Tone 2 Pro has 4.4mm and 3.5mm output ports with 2.4Ω and 1.2Ω super-low output impedance. It can be conveniently paired with sensitive IEMs or headphones without facing any issues. Khadas Tone 2 Pro-4

Sturdy Built

Each part of Tone 2 Pro is made using high-grade materials to offer durability. Its volume knob and casing are constructed from aircraft-grade aluminum, while the bottom cover is built from ABS plastic and polycarbonate. With a silicone footpad, this unit retains its position and prevents scratching the surface. This Hi-Fi DAC comes in 3 colors- Black, Red, Blue. Khadas Tone 2 Pro-6

Tone 2 Pro is already up for sale and can be pre-ordered for just $179.90 (early-bird price) till January 2nd, 2021. Post that, it will go up to its retail price of just $199. Shipments for the first batch will begin from 29th December. So hurry, and grab yours now.

To know more about this Hi-Fi DAC, click here.

You can also check the link below to get an idea about the product.

https://www.gizmochina.com/2020/11/26/khadas-tone-2-pro-dac-will-soon-launch-on-hifigo/

Vivo X60 and X60 Pro official renders emerge once again ahead of launch

By

Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 18, 2020

Vivo is expected to launch the Vivo X60 series by the end of this month. While a recent leak claimed that it may go official on Dec. 28, the Chinese firm is yet to confirm it. Ahead of the launch, the official renders of the Vivo X60 and Vivo X60 Pro smartphones have surfaced once again.

The Vivo X50 series that debuted in June came with 6.56-inch Samsung E3 AMOLED displays that offered 1080 x 2376 pixels resolution. The same display is tipped to be available on the Vivo X60 with some changes. Instead of the top-left corner selfie camera cutout available on the X50 models, the successor editions will have a top-centered punch-hole. Instead of 90Hz, the Vivo X60 will support a higher refresh rate of 120Hz. The renders show that the Vivo X60 will have a flat-screen, whereas the Pro model’s display has curved edges.

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The rear appearance of the Vivo X60 series is not hugely different from the X50 lineup. The Vivo X60 has a triple camera system that includes a 48-megapixel main camera with f/1.6 aperture, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 13-megapixel portrait snapper.

On the other side, the Vivo X60 Pro will offer users a quad-camera setup that is said to include a 48-megapixel main camera with f/1.48 aperture, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 13-megapixel portrait lens, and an 8-megapixel periscope zoom lens. The Exynos 1080 chipset will be fueling the Vivo X60 and X60 Pro will up to 12 GB of RAM. The X60 series will be the first Vivo phones to come loaded with the all-new OriginOS flavored Android 11 OS.

The Vivo X60 family also includes the Vivo X60 Pro+, which is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 888. While it may feature the same display as the other X60 models, it may come equipped with an advanced rear camera system. The X60 series phones could be coming with 33W fast charging.

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Battle for your wrist: Amazfit GTR 2 versus Amazfit GTR 2e

By

Habeeb Onawole

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Dec 18, 2020

The Amazfit GTS 2 wasn’t the only one that got a cheaper model this week, the round-faced Amazfit GTR 2 also did. The Amazfit GTR 2e, as the watch is called, is not only cheaper but has a significantly better life, though it does miss out on some key features of the standard version.

Amazfit GTR 2 vs Amazfit GTR 2e — Amazfit GTR 2 (Classic) and Amazfit GTR 2e

We already compared the GTS 2 series which has three models but if you have been waiting for a comparison between the Amazfit GTR and the new Amazfit GTR 2e, then this is for you. As usual, a spec-by-spec comparison of both watches comes first before we focus on the major differences:

	Amazfit GTR 2	Amazfit GTR 2e
Display	1.39-inch AMOLED 454 x 454 resolution 3D curved glass	1.39-inch AMOLED 454 x 454 resolution 2.5D curved glass
Materials and finish	Stainless steel case (Classic version) Aluminum alloy (sports version) Optical Diamond-like carbon coating	Aluminum alloy case Glass vacuum coating
No. of supported sports modes	90	12 built-in sports modes (will be upgraded to 90 via an OTA update in the future)
Built-in storage	4GB (Global version = 3GB)	No
AI Assistant	XiaoAI (Global version - Amazon Alexa)	XiaoAI
Microphone	Yes	Yes
Speaker	Yes	No
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.0 NFC (Chinese version only) GPS 2.4GHz Wi-Fi	Bluetooth 5.0 LE NFC GPS
Waterproof rating	5 ATM	5 ATM
Sensors and Motors	Accelerometer Gyroscope Geomagnetic sensor Ambient Light Sensor Barometer Linear motor	Accelerometer Gyroscope Geomagnetic sensor Ambient Light Sensor Barometer Temperature Sensor Linear motor
Other features	Heart rate measurement SpO2 measurement Sleep tracking Bluetooth calls Offline voice assistant	Heart rate measurement SpO2 measurement Sleep tracking Temperature measurement
Battery capacity and battery life	471mAh Typical Usage - 14 days Basic Watch Mode - 38 days	471mAh Typical Usage - 24 days Basic Watch Mode - 45 days
Dimensions and weight	46.4 x 46.4 x 10.7 mm 31.5 grams (Sports model without strap) 39 grams (Classic model without straps)	46.5 x 46.5 x 10.8 mm 32 grams (without the straps)
Colors	Obsidian Black	Obsidian Black Dolphin Gray Ice Lake Green
Price	¥999 $179.99	¥799

Design and Display

The Amazfit GTR 2 comes in two versions – Classic and Sports. The Classic version has a stainless steel case and leather straps while the Sports version has an aluminum alloy case and silicone straps. Both are covered with 3D curved glass that fuses with the frame at the edges. The Amazfit GTR 2e is practically the sports version with 2.5D glass and a different finish when it comes to its design.

For the display, the Amazfit GTR 2 and GTR 2e have the same AMOLED screen. They have the same size and the same resolution too. So save for the glass on top, the Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTR 2e are identical when it comes to their displays.

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Sports Modes and Features

When the Amazfit GTR 2 was announced, it supported only 12 sports modes but an update released later increased the number to 90. Huami has said that the Amazfit GTR 2e will get an OTA update that will increase the supported sports modes to 90 too.

Coming to other features, the Amazfit GTR 2 has built-in storage so that you can load up your watch with your songs and listen to them via a connected Bluetooth headset without the need for a phone when exercising. It also has a microphone and speaker, so owners can accept calls when the notification shows up on their watch without needing to bring out their phone to pick up a call.

Both the GTR 2 and GTR 2e have Xiaomi’s XiaoAI assistant but only the former has support for offline commands. We do not know if the global version of the Amazfit GTR 2e will come with Amazon’s Alexa assistant if and when it is announced in other countries.

The two smartwatches packed nearly the same senors but the Amazfit GTR 2e adds a temperature sensor for measuring ambient temperature and the temperature of the wearer’s skin.

Battery life

The Amazfit GTR 2 has a better battery life than its sibling, the Amazfit GTS 2, but the new Amazfit GTR 2e boasts an additional 10 days of usage over the GTR 2’s Typical Usage mode and extends the basic watch mode to 45 days.

Price

The Amazfit GTR 2 is priced at ¥999 (~$153) in China for the Sports Edition and ¥1099 for the Classic Edition. In the USA, the Sports Edition is $179.99 while the Classic Edition is $199.99. The Amazfit GTR 2e has an MSRP of ¥699 (~$122) and if it gets a global release, it is expected to cost a bit more but should still be under $150.

Conclusion

The Amazfit GTR 2e drops features such as built-in storage, Wi-Fi connectivity, and Bluetooth call support for a more affordable price tag but gets a significant boost in battery life. If you choose it over the standard variant, you won’t be missing much and its more affordable price tag makes it the easy choice.

However, if you want that built-in storage and support for Bluetooth calls, then you can choose the Amazfit GTR 2, though we will advise you to pick it up when it is on sale as it doesn’t pack enough features to justify its current price tag.

Samsung Galaxy S21 series pre-orders started in China before Xiaomi Mi 11’s launch

By

Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 18, 2020

At the beginning of this week, GizmoChina carried an exclusive report to reveal that the Xiaomi Mi 11 series will debut in China on Dec. 29. While Xiaomi is yet to officially confirm the launch date of the Xiaomi Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro handsets, Samsung has started receiving pre-orders of the Galaxy S21 series through its official website. It was reported in the previous week that Samsung began receiving blind orders of the Galaxy S21 lineup in India.

Users in China can participate in the advanced reservations for the Galaxy S21 series by paying 100 Yuan. This will allow customers to apply for discounts and participate in a lucky draw. As many as 21 units of the Galaxy S21 series will be given out for free through the lucky draw in China. Also, customers who participate in the reservations will have mysterious purchase rights and a 10 precent increased pricing for a trade-in handset.

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Samsung is expected to officially announce the Galaxy S21 series on Jan. 14. It is likely that it will be arriving in various markets including China by the end of January. Hence, there is a possibility that Xiaomi could be the world’s first company to announce the Snapdragon 888 powered flagships.

China will be treated with the Snapdragon 888 version of the Galaxy S21 models. The U.S. and South Korea are believed to be other markets to receive SD88 editions of the Galaxy S21 series. The Exynos 2100 powered S21 models will be aimed towards markets like India and Europe.

The rumor mill has already revealed the entire specifications of the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. The official images of the S21 trio have also appeared. As far as pricing is concerned, there are speculations that the Galaxy S21 lineup could be arriving with cheaper price tags as compared to the Galaxy S20 series due to economic problems that have resulted from the ongoing global pandemic.

Huawei Nova 8 Pro specifications leak reveals 6.72-inch display, 32MP dual selfie cameras, Kirin 985, and more

By

Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 18, 2020

The real-life images of the Huawei Nova 8 that had appeared recently had not only revealed its design, but also its specifications. The Nova 8 Pro also appeared in live shots recently, but its detailed specs were not revealed. A well-known Chinese tipster known as Digital Chat Station on Weibo has shared the specs sheet of the Nova 8 and Nova 8 Pro smartphones.

According to the leak, the Huawei Nova 8 Pro measures 163.3 x 74.1 x 7.85mm and it weighs 184 grams. The device is equipped with a 6.72-inch OLED panel with curved edges. It supports a custom resolution of 2676 x 1236 pixels, a 10-bit color depth, and a 120Hz refresh. The edges of the screen have an 80-degree curvature. The display is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. The Huawei Nova 8 has a 6.5-inch OLED screen with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Nova 8 has 160 x 74.1 x 7.64mm dimensions and it weighs 169 grams.

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At the top-left corner of the display is a pill-shaped cutout that features a 32-megapixel main selfie camera and a 16-megapixel secondary lens. The back panel of the phone has a quad-camera system featuring a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The same rear camera setup is available on the Nova 8. Its front features a 32-megapixel selfie camera.

The Kirin 985 chipset powers the Nova 8 and Nova 8 Pro smartphones. Both phones carry support for 66W fast charging. While the Nova 8 has a 3,700mAh rated battery, the Pro gets a bigger 3,900mAh rated battery. A recent leak had revealed that both phones could be available in 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage editions. The Nova 8 duo will go official on Dec. 23 in China.

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DAC Performance(Balanced RCA)

DAC Performance(RCA Single-Ended)

Headphone Amplifier Performance(4.4mm Balanced Port)

Headphone Amplifier Performance(3.5mm Single-Ended)

DAC Sampling Rate Support

USB Processor

DAC Chipset

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Jitter Filter Technology

OS Compatibility

Rated Voltage

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High-Grade Output

Compatible Gears

Sturdy Built

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Design and Display

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