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Realme X50 Pro vs OnePlus 8T vs Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro: Specs Comparison

By
Michele Ingelido
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It is definitely the moment to get an affordable flagship killer. Chinese manufacturers released very interesting devices this year, and now they are available at interesting prices all around the world. Xiaomi came up with the Mi 10T Pro 5G packing awesome specifications: you can actually find it at amazing street prices. But is it the best value for money flagship out there? In order to establish this, we decided to compare it with the other flagship killers fueled by the same Snapdragon 865 mobile platform: given their great prices, for this comparison, we chose the OnePlus 8T and the Realme X50 Pro 5G.

Realme X50 Pro 5G vs OnePlus 8T vs Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G

Realme X50 Pro 5G OnePlus 8T Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 159 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm, 205 g 160.7 x 74.1 x 8.4 mm, 188 g 165.1 x 76.4 x 9.3 mm, 218 g
DISPLAY  6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED  6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY  8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB  8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 10, Realme UI Android 10, Oxygen OS  Android 10, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA Quad 64 + 12 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 + f/2.5 + f/2.3 + f/2.4
Dual 32 + 8 MP f/2.5 + f/2.2 front camera		 Quad 48 + 16 + 5 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera		 Triple 108 + 13 + 5 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
20 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY 4200 mAh, fast charging 65W 4500 mAh, fast charging 65W  5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

All of these handsets come with a great build quality, including a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass and an aluminum frame. My favourite one is the OnePlus 8T because it looks like it has a slightly higher screen-to-body ratio. The Realme X50 Pro 5G is a bit uglier due to its dual punch hole, but it is actually more compact than OnePlus 8T and Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G. Note that OnePlus 8T and Realme X50 Pro have an in-display fingerprint reader and a thinner design, while Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is thicker and it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

 

Display

If you want the best image quality, just do not choose the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G. Unfortunately for a lot of people, it has an IPS display instead of an AMOLED panel, unlike Realme X50 Pro 5G and OnePlus 8T. It has a higher 144 Hz refresh rate, but it is not enough to provide a better experience. The best is definitely the OnePlus 8T as it packs an AMOLED panel with 120 Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ certification. Realme X50 Pro 5G is OLED and HDR10+ as well, but the refresh rate is lower: 90 Hz instead of 120 Hz found on the OnePlus 8T. This trio is equipped with powerful stereo speakers, so it is great for multimedia use.

 

Hardware/Software

We are talking about very marginal differences, but the OnePlus 8T offers the most advanced hardware department. With the OnePlus 8T, you get a Snapdragon 865 paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage. Realme X50 Pro 5G has Snapdragon 865 and 12 GB of RAM too, but the native storage is UFS 3.0. The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform paired with UFS 3.1 storage, but it packs a max of 8 GB of RAM. Further, the OnePlus 8T runs Android 11 out of the box, while Realme X50 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G are based on Android 10.

 

Camera

The most advanced rear camera setup belongs to the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro: it packs a 108 MP main sensor with OIS and 8K video recording, a 13 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 5 MP macro camera. But this does not mean its opponents are not interesting: Realme X50 Pro 5G has a disappointing 64 MP main sensor without OIS, but it is the only one with a telephoto sensor supporting optical zoom. The OnePlus 8T has a 48 MP sensor with OIS paired with three secondary sensors, but no telephoto. Realme X50 Pro 5G has the best front cameras: it has dual ultrawide front cameras with 32 and 8 MP resolution.

 

Battery

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G wins the battery life comparison because it packs a bigger battery with a 5000 mAh capacity. But it charges slower with its 33W power: OnePlus 8T and Realme X50 Pro 5G support 65W fast charging.

 

Price

The listing price of Realme X50 Pro 5G and OnePlus 8T for the global market is €599/$727, while Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G starts from €529/$642. If only Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro had an OLED panel, it would be the winner of this comparison. But given its AMOLED display and similar specifications, the OnePlus 8T is the winner. But currently, you can find the Realme X50 Pro 5G at more interesting street prices than OnePlus 8T: just to give you an example, it is not hard to find the 12/256 GB configuration for less than €550.

 

 

Realme X50 Pro 5G vs OnePlus 8T vs Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G: PRO and CONS

Realme X50 Pro 5G

PROS

  • Ultrawide front camera
  • Very fast charging
  • AMOLED display
  • Compact

CONS

  • Inferior rear camera

 

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G

PROS

  • Biggest battery
  • Highest refresh rate
  • 8K video recording
  • Amazing camera
  • IR blaster

CONS

  • IPS display

 

OnePlus 8T

PROS

  • Android 11 out of the box
  • AMOLED display
  • Very fast charging tech

CONS

  • Nothing particular

Research shows that Robot Vacuum Cleaners can be hacked to act as microphones

By
Jed John Ikoba
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A team of researchers has seemingly established that commonly used robotic vacuum cleaners can be hacked remotely and used as a microphone. The research group led by Nirupam Roy, an assistant professor of Computer Science at the University of Maryland in collaboration with assistant professor Jun Han of the University of Singapore, collected information from the laser-based navigation system in a vacuum robot and applied signal processing and deep learning techniques to recover speech and identify television programs playing in the same room where the device was operating.

This research has highlighted the potential for any such device that uses light detection and ranging (Lidar) technology to be manipulated as a monitoring device by transmitting sound, even when such devices do not have a microphone. The revealing work was presented at the Association for Computing Machinery’s Conference on Embedded Networked Sensor Systems (SenSys 2020) last month.

The Lidar navigation systems in household robot vacuum cleaners direct a laser beam around the room whose reflected signals are used to map the room, enabling the robot to navigate through the room without collisions.

It has been suggested that these maps, stored in the cloud most times, pose potential security and privacy breaches that could give unauthorized access to privacy data amidst the risks of hacking. Information about things such as home size and other privileged data could be easily accessible. The research team was of the view that Lidar could pose potential security risks in transforming the robots as sound recording devices in users’ homes or businesses.

The researchers were not quite definitive whether a vacuum robot’s Lidar system could be manipulated to operate as a mic capable of providing meaningful sound signals.

The researchers were of the opinion that their research with vacuum cleaners is just one example of potential vulnerability to Lidar-based espionage activities. Many other devices such as smartphones are also susceptible. Recall how a hacker invaded a US home through the Ring security camera system demanding bitcoin. Other cases abound of similar occurrences. (via)

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VinSmart plans to bring flagships including Vsmart Aris Pro to the US in 2021

By
Balaji S
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VinSmart is focusing on the US and plans to bring more flagships to the country in 2021. As reported by XDA, Nguyen Thi Hong, General Director of VinSmart’s Mobile division, says the company will bring prestigious products. And it is going to do so by partnering with IPs(Internet Providers) and launching devices through distribution channels.

Credit: VinSmart

VinSmart, a subsidiary of Vingroup, also says(via XDA) that it has partnerships with Qualcomm, MediaTek and is planning to commercialize 5G devices in the USA which is now a hotspot apart from China. Additionally, it will bring 5G to its home country ‘Việt Nam’ after the official rollout. It’s worth noting that the company also focuses on 4G with devices like Vsmart Bee Lite that recently launched for just VND 600,000($26).

Besides, the report says VinSmart will likely bring flagships like the Vsmart Aris and Vsmart Aris Pro to the US. If we recall, the company announced the Vsmart Aris Pro with a CUD(Camera Under Screen) back in September. In fact, the company has already started connecting with the US by bagging a contract from an American Service provider.

Accordingly, it will manufacture two million unknown 4G devices for the U.S carrier. And it has already sent the first consignment in September. The company feels that it’s the first step towards understanding the market before bringing its own devices. For the unware, it has a manufacturing plant at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in Hanoi for Smartphones, IoT devices.

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Coming back, the company is probably thinking about Vsmart Axis Pro for the US due to the rave reception it got during launch. And according to Nguyen Minh Viet, Director of Mobile Device Research Institute (VinSmart), under-display cameras can capture only 15% of light through the screen. However, it has developed a technology called Vcam Kristal to overcome the issue.

Talking about CUD, Vsmart Aris Pro features a 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display,20MP under-display camera, Snapdragon 730 SoC, 8GB RAM, and 128GB storage, quad-rear camera with 64MP primary lens, 4,000mAh battery. It launched at VND 9,990,000 (~$431). Anyway, let’s wish VinSmart good luck as it aims to place a strong foothold in one of the biggest economies in the world.

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Amazfit ZenBuds are now available with a $30 discount from Giztop

By
Simranpal Singh
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If you’re looking for a premium Earbuds at an affordable price, then you should look for the exceptional deal on Amazfit Zenbuds. Giztop is offering Amazfit Zenbuds premium earbuds for $139 with a $30 discount. It carries comfortable and easy to wear design while supporting 12-hours battery backup. The interested buyers from anywhere around the globe can ship it to their homes via Giztop at no extra cost.

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Amazfit Zenbuds is available in White color while carrying 2 years of warranty from Giztop.

Amazfit ZenBuds offers flawless design which is designed to de-stress the users. It also enables noise cancellation with its knowles Balanced Armature. Amazfit Buds carries inbuilt intelligent hear0rate sleep monitoring fnuntion to analyze the quality of sleep. Moreover, it is comfortable to wear, soft and skin-friendly earbuds and weighs only 1.78g in size.

The Amazonfit ZenBuds offer 12-hour battery backup upon full charge and up to 8 days along with the charging case. The impressive smart interface enables easy use and help you sleep better.

You can grab it from Giztop at an exciting price of $139.

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Redmi 9 Power could launch in India on December 15

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Last week, Redmi launched Redmi Note 9 4G in China alongside Redmi Note 9 5G and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. A tweaked version of this smartphone is expected to debut in India as Redmi 9 Power. Now, according to a well-known Indian tech influencer, its launch in the country is only a few days away.

Redmi Note 9 4G Blue

Redmi 9 Power will be the next handset in the ever-growing Redmi 9/Redmi 9 series of smartphones that made their debut first in March earlier this year. As per Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings), this device will launch in India on December 15 if Xiaomi does not change its plans. 

Suppose this tip is true, we can expect the company to officially announce the launch date in the coming days. Apart from this handset, the company is also expected to debut its first QLED Mi TV in the country whose launch date is also yet to be declared.

Coming back to the phone, the upcoming Redmi 9 Power (codename: ‘lime’) for India will bear the model number M2010J19SI. According to a recent report, it will be sold in 4GB + 64GB as well as 4GB + 128GB storage configurations and will be available in three colors – Black, Blue, and Green.

As far as specs and design are concerned, this device will be similar to the Chinese Redmi Note 9 4G except for the fact that it will come with an additional 2MP macro camera. The dame phone is also expected to launch as Redmi 9T in markets like Europe.

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One-Netbook OneGx1 Pro Gundam Limited Edition with detachable gaming pads unveiled

By
Jed John Ikoba
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One-Netbook also known as 1netbook is known for its range of mini PCs. In fact, the company is focused on developing high-perfomance mini laptop, pocket laptop, UMPC and palm top. The latest product that has just been launched in China is the One-Netbook OneGx1 Pro Gundam Limited Edition.OneBook OneGx1 One-Netbook OneGx1 Pro Gundam Limited Edition

One-Netbook OneGx1 Pro is an upgraded version of OneGx1 stylish version. It is themed after the popular fictional manned robot (mecha), introduced in 1979 in Yoshiyuki Tomino’s and Sunrise’s anime series Mobile Suit Gundam.

The portable laptop is equipped with the latest Intel 11th generation Core i7-1160G7 processor released this year. The processor pairs with 16GB 4266MHz dual-channel high-speed memory, and is also equipped with dual USB 4.0 ports, supporting external graphics dock and 4K display.

The Core i7-1160G7 belongs to the 11th generation Core Y series which has lower power consumption than the U series. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, a base frequency of 1.2GHz, and a turbo frequency of up to 4.4GHz. It is equipped with a 12MB L3 cache and 96EU Xe core display. The OneGx1 Pro has three thermal design powers (TDP) of 9W, 15W, and 20W, which can be switched by users.

Further, the OneGx1 Pro is equipped with a 7-inch 16:10 screen with a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels. It supports 10-point touch, and has a battery capacity of 12000mAh. The keyboard supports RGB backlighting and is equipped with a detachable gaming pad. The pad supports Bluetooth and 2.4G Wifi dual mode connection.

The laptop will be available for pre-sale at One-Netbook flagship store on Jingdong on December 12 and will be shipped before December 30.

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Leak reveals 2021 Galaxy Z Fold series screen size and launch dates

By
Habeeb Onawole
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series is expected to get better next year. Alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the next-gen Galaxy Z Flip which should launch as the Galaxy Z Flip 3, Samsung is also expected to announce a more affordable Fold called the Galaxy Z Fold Lite. Now, a leak has revealed when these devices will launch as well as their screen sizes.

Samsung Galaxy Fold featured

 

Galaxy Z Fold Lite

According to the Twitter leaker Tron (@cozyplanes), the Galaxy Z Fold Lite will be the first Samsung foldable to launch next year. It will be announced in the first quarter of the year, so we can expect it to launch alongside the Galaxy S21 series or maybe even get its own Galaxy Unpacked event. The Galaxy Z Fold Lite was expected to launch this year but was postponed.

The Galaxy Z Fold Lite will come with a 7-inch screen with Colorless Polyimide (CPI) film instead of Ultra-thin Glass (UTG). This should not be surprising as this is supposed to be a more affordable foldable device. The Fold Lite will not only have a smaller main display than the original Galaxy Z Fold, but its cover display will also be smaller at just 4-inches.

Galaxy Z Flip 3

Samsung will take a break before announcing its next foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip 3. The vertically folding phone will launch in the third quarter of 2021. The leak says it will have a 6.7-inch screen, the same size as the original but contradicting the info we heard last week that says the phone will have a 6.9-inch main display. The primary screen will have UTG glass.

Galaxy Z Flip 5G featured

his leak also mentions that the cover display is 3-inches in size. This is the first time we have heard a specific dimension of the screen which has been reported to be bigger than that of the Galaxy Z Flip which has a 1.1-inch cover screen. While it is unconfirmed, 3-inches is definitely a big upgrade from 1.1-inches.

Galaxy Z Fold 3

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 comes next and will also launch in the third quarter of the year. The internal screen is said to be 7-inches in size which is smaller than that of the Galaxy Z Fold 2. The UTG LTPO TFT screen will come along with an even smaller cover screen that measures 4-inches.

It is surprising that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is coming with a smaller display but the leaker is not the only one who has heard of the smaller screens. The tweet above also says that the screen size will be smaller. It also mentions an under-display camera and an S Pen.

No Galaxy Z Fold FE

The leak only mentions three foldable phones. The Galaxy Z Fold FE which appeared in a leak a few weeks ago is missing. While that is surprising, it is understandable considering that there is a Galaxy Z Fold Lite. If we are being honest, two affordable foldable phones in a year does not make sense.

Nevertheless, we will advise that you take the info with a pinch of salt until more concrete details surface.

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First sale of Micromax IN 1b budget smartphone is on December 10 in India

By
Balaji S
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Micromax has finally announced the release date of the IN 1b smartphone in India. The device, whose first sale was postponed a week ago, will be available for purchase starting at ₹6,999($94.79) in the country.

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Micromax IN 1b Price, Availability

Micromax, in a tweet, has confirmed that the Micromax IN 1b will be available for sale on December 10. Accordingly, users can purchase the device on Flipkart, and Micromax‘s website. The device has two versions – 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, and 4GB RAM, 64GB storage. You can take a look at the price below:

  • 2GB+32GB- ₹6,999($94.79)
  • 4GB+64GB- ₹7,999($108.33)

That said, Flipkart’s product page shows offers like a 5% Unlimited Cashback on ‘Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card’, No Cost EMI, and more. Micromax unveiled the IN Note 1 and IN 1b smartphones back on November 3. After a warm reception to the pre-orders, users are still waiting to buy the IN 1b whereas the IN Note 1 has already been on sale a couple of times.

Micromax IN 1b Specifications

Micromax IN 1b features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD HD+ display. The display has a resolution of 1600×720 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. Despite sharing a similar rear camera layout and fingerprint sensor as the IN Note 1, it’s display has a mini-drop notch instead of a punch-hole.

Under the hood, the IN 1b is powered by MediaTek Helio G35 SoC. This is paired with either 2/4GB RAM and 32/64GB storage. For cameras, you get a 13MP main lens and a 2MP sensor on the rear. Upfront, there is an 8MP selfie shooter tucked under the notch.

Other features include a microSD slot, 4G, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm audio jack, GPS, Google Assistant button, Face Unlock, 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging. The device’s 2GB version runs Android 10 Go Edition but 4GB runs Android 10 OS without any bloatware. Micromax has also guaranteed upgrades for 2 years.

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DJI’s FPV racing drone resembles a spaceship in these leaked photos

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Feelers first emerged in July last year that drone maker DJI was working on a speedy FPV (first-person-view) drone. More than a year after, photos of the expected racing drone have leaked suggesting the company may release it soon.

The drone will likely be dubbed DJI FPV and from the leaked images, it doesn’t look like anything the company has released before:

The specifications of the drone are not yet in the open and we also don’t know what the price will be but the design points to a premium drone. The drone comes with three-blade propellers, sizable hump, and a minimalist controller which are quite different from the numerous drones DJI has released in the past.

The sleek design looks reasonable considering that FPV racing and filming focuses on speed over other considerations. You’ll generally tilt your entire drone far beyond the angle you’d tilt a traditional filmmaking drone to maximize your forward momentum and when that is done, a camera that primarily tilts up instead of down is needed. From the look of things, the user will wear an FPV headset which appears to be the DJI FPV Goggles and as such, there is no need for a phone holder. This design will make it easier to use the controller.

We must state that the leak comes from the stables of Twitter tipster OsitaLV who has got a good reputation for finding out DJI’s news before it’s official. Not too long ago, the tipster shared images and details of the DJI Pocket 2 a couple of days before the official release. He also shared an image of what looks like the upcoming Mavic Pro 3.

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One UI 3.1 already in the works; likely to debut at the Samsung Galaxy S21 series event

By
Balaji S
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Samsung has just begun the stable rollout of its latest One UI 3.0. However, it’s already working on the next version, dubbed the One UI 3.1. As per a report by Tizenhelp, the company will soon launch the next UI and it could happen at the Galaxy S21 series event.

Samsung One UI Logo Featured

According to the report, a Samsung representative in South Korea has revealed the development while answering to a user. To corroborate this, the report shares a screenshot that shows a user reporting his concern for errors in Night mode. To this, the Samsung support team replies(Google Translated) that the update will be correct by Google at its end by December. Later, Samsung will proceed with tweaks and deliver it in the One UI 3.1 update.

With this, the company indirectly confirms that it’s working on the next version of the UI. Also, as the report says, the One UI 3.1 will likely debut at the Galaxy S21 launch that is likely on January 14, 2021. This is because Samsung has introduced newer versions of the UI with the Major flagship launches in the past. For instance, the company launched the One UI 2.1 based on Android 10 with the Galaxy S20 series and Z Flip out of the box.

Similarly, the company brought the One UI 2.5 with the Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Tab S7 back in August. For One UI 3.0, it started a Beta program in August for its flagships to test out the features before a stable rollout. Anyway, we will have to play the waiting game to know what improvements the new 3.1 UI will bring to the table over the One UI 3.0.

In case you don’t know Samsung is working on the next S series of flagships dubbed the Galaxy S21. The three devices will probably be called Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. Samsung is likely to bring features like 120Hz AMOLED display, a 64MP Telephoto camera,  Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/Exynos2 100 SoC, 108MP main camera, and 65W charging.

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AnTuTu November 2020: New entrant HUAWEI Mate40 Pro+ ranks first

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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As we have entered December now, popular smartphone benchmarking platform AnTuTu Benchmark has published the report for November 2020. The updated list for top Android mid-range smartphone has a new entrant in the form of realme Q2 Pro 5G. On the other hand, a similar list for flagship smartphones now includes HUAWEI Mate40 Pro+ and iQOO Neo3. That’s not all, both the lists have been jumbled as well.

AnTuTu Benchmark November 2020 Top Performing Android Smartphones

Talking about Android flagship smartphones first, HUAWEI Mate40 Pro+ leads the pack with 698,654 points, followed by HUAWEI Mate40 Pro with 684,069 points. For those unaware, last month, the latter device topped the chart.

Further, Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra which came sixth in October’s list, comes third this time around with 671,045 points. As a result, the iQOO 5 (664,250 points) and the iQOO 5 Pro (664,238 points) are pushed down to fourth and fifth places in the new list.

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The reaming five positions are acquired by Redmi K30S Ultra (664,119 points), vivo X50 Pro+ (662.524 points), iQOO Neo3 (644,449 points), ASUS ROG Phone 3 (638,842 points), and Lenovo Legion Phone Duel (626,885 points) respectively. The Black Shark 3S and OPPO Find X2 Pro are no longer part of the top list.

Coming to the list of Android mid-range smartphones, the Redmi 10X 5G (404,089 points) now tops the chart instead of the Redmi 10X Pro 5G (398,227 points) as it has been dropped to third place. The HUAWEI nova7 Pro (401,091 points) sits in the second position, whereas HUAWEI nova7 (395,879 points) comes fourth as HONOR 30 (388,751 points) slips to fifth place.

The last five positions remain unchanged except for the last spot, which is now captured by the new entrant realme Q2 Pro 5G (338,516 points). The others are HONOR X10 (363,363 points), HONOR 30S (353,169 points), HUAWEI nova7 SE (351,638 points), and Redmi K30 5G Racing/Extreme Edition (350,048 points).

Having said that, we expect the lists for December to be identical to November’s with some minor changes. The lists will only change drastically with the launch of Snapdragon 888 powered smartphones in Q1 2020.

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The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook2 is in development

By
Habeeb Onawole
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The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook is one of the premium Chromebooks you can purchase right now. The Chromebook which was announced at the beginning of the year at CES 2020 is now set for a successor which will arrive as the Galaxy Chromebook2.

Galaxy Chromebook2

The info comes from Evan Blass who posted an image on Voice showing the official name of the Chromebook. At the moment, there are no specs and images of the device but they are expected to surface soon seeing as the successor may also launch at CES.

The first-gen Galaxy Chromebook has a 13.3-inch 4K AMOLED touch display. It is powered by Intel’s 10th Gen Core i5 processor and comes with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. The Chromebook has a 1MP webcam and another 8MP camera that sits above the keyboard so you can snap photos when in tablet mode.

The Galaxy Chromebook also has an S Pen that fits into a slot on the right side. There is also a fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, and its keyboard is backlit. It also has two USB-C ports, a 3.5mm microphone and an audio combo jack, and a MicroSD card slot. The Chromebook doesn’t have LTE but it has Wi-Fi 6.

The Chromebook didn’t go on sale until April 2020 and with a starting price of $999. We expect the Galaxy Chromebook2 will come with Intel’s 11th gen processor. We also hope Samsung will announce an LTE version as the original only comes with Wi-Fi connectivity. It will also be nice to see Samsung bring more color options including the strikingly gorgeous Fiesta Red of the first-gen model.

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Samsung is rolling out the One UI 3.0 stable update for Galaxy S20 Series in USA and Europe

By
Balaji S
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Samsung has finally began the One UI 3.0 stable rollout. Reports say that the company, which has been running a Beta program so far, is rolling the stable update in Europe, and the USA.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Featured

 

As reported by Sammobile, Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 3.0 stable update for the Galaxy S20 series in Europe, and the USA(Verizon Carrier version). Further, a screenshot shared by the report shows a firmware version G98xxXXU5CTKG for Europe and weighs 179.82MB. Accordingly, the update brings One UI 3.0 based on Android 11, along with December 1, 2020 security patch.

Although Samsung is yet to acknowledge this, it is reportedly rolling out in Germany, France, Italy, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Nordic countries. For the unware, five Nordic countries include Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland. Anyway, as reported earlier, the company is certainly living up to the promise of sticking to the schedule of One UI 3.0.

Besides, the changelog of the European firmware says the device gets improved performance to Camera, stability improvements, and fixes. That said, the USA update for Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra as per the Verizon website mentions the following changelog:

  • Software Version: RP1A.200720.012.G981VSQU1ZTHK(Galaxy S20 5G)
  • What’s New: Android 11- Conversations, Bubbles, Categorized notifications, One UI 3.0
  • One UI 3.0- improvements to Quick Panel, Toolbars, Notifications, settings, and more.

Additionally, the changelog on the Verizon website says that the security patch is November 2020, unlike Europe. Nevertheless, the stable update is here and we can expect it to expand to other regions very soon. You can also go through our report on the entire features of One UI 3.0 to know what changes it brings to the devices.

Also, if Samsung were to stick to the schedule as mentioned above, the next lineup for One UI 3.0 stable rollout in January are Galaxy Note 20 series, Z Flip, Fold2, Galaxy S10 series, and Note 10 Series. Let’s wait and see if Samsung is able to carry the moment going forward.

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Samsung Galaxy F62 leaked with Exynos 9825 and Android 11

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Back in October, Samsung launched the Galaxy F41 budget smartphone in India. It is the first model in the new Flipkart-exclusive Galaxy F series. Now, as per a report, the company may soon launch a new device in this series called Galaxy F62. This handset has been also spotted on Geekbench.

Samsung Galaxy F41 first look
Samsung Galaxy F41

According to popular Indian leakster Ishan Agarwal (via 91Mobiles), the world’s largest smartphone maker is working on a phone with model number SM-E625F. This handset is expected to debut as Galaxy F62.

Going by the model number as well as the branding, this device will be mostly positioned around Galaxy M51. Unfortunately, its entire specifications and features are a mystery as of now. But we do know a little about this phone’s specs, courtesy of a benchmark listing.

As soon as this story was published, another tipster called Abhishek Yadav shared the Geekbench listing of the said Samsung smartphone. According to it, this handset will be powered by Exynos 9825 chipset paired with 6GB RAM.

Further, the device will run Android 11, which suggests it to debut with One UI Core 3.0. As far as scores are concerned, the phone bags 763 points and 1,952 points in single-core and multi-core tests respectively.

Having said that, we expect more leaks regarding the Galaxy F62 to emerge in the coming days ahead of its official launch. We think it may be announced sometime later in Q1 2021.

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Vivo Y51s gets certified in Indonesia and Russia; could launch soon

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Balaji S
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Vivo just launched the Vivo Y51 in Indonesia. However, it looks like the company is already in plans to bring the sibling Y51s. A report by MySmartPrice hints that the Vivo Y51s Indonesian and Russian launch isn’t that far away.

vivo y51s

According to the report, a Vivo device with model number V2031 has been listed on Russia’s EEC certification portal. Additionally, the device has reportedly obtained Indonesia’s SDPPI certification as well. Here, the listing on SDPPI shows that the marketing name of the device is Vivo Y51s. To compare, Vivo Y51 that got certified in Indonesia has a model number V2030.

Anyway, the Vivo Y51s isn’t a new device for us. The company has already launched it in China back in July. The device, which currently retails for 1698 yuan($259) there, launched with 5G connectivity, and a punch-hole display. Let’s wait and see if Vivo makes any changes to the device for Indonesia and other markets.

Vivo Y51s Specifications

The Vivo Y51s in China itself has a lot of similarities to the Vivo Y70s. However, the main difference lies in the selfie camera, rear ultra-wide lens, and storage. Anyhow, the Vivo Y51s features a 6.53-inch FHD+ LCD display with a punch-hole on the top left. The display has a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, Samsung’s Exynos 880 5G SoC powers the device. The integrated 5G modem in the SoC can fetch downlink, uplink speeds up to 2.55Gbps and 1.28Gbps respectively. Besides, the SoC is paired with a single 6GB RAM, 128GB storage in China. As for the optics, you get a 48MP main lens, two 2MP macro, and depth sensors tucked inside the rectangular layout with rounded corners. Upfront, you get an 8MP selfie shooter.

Other specifications include a 4,500mAh battery with support for 18W charging, micro USB port, Funtouch OS 10.5 based on Android 10, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 4G, GPS, BeiDou for connectivity.

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Moshi Otto Q Wireless Charger Review: A Stylish 10W Charger for your Smartphone

By
Joel Joseph
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As fast wireless charging is making its way into more and more smartphones, we can see an increase in the number of wireless charging accessories in the market. However, most of these wireless chargers sport a plain design, more focused on utility than appearance. There are a few exceptions though like the Moshi Otto Q, which brings both stylish design and function to the wireless charging market. 

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Moshi Otto Q Review: Design

The Moshi Otto Q doesn’t look like a traditional wireless charger. It has a very stylish design and will easily blend in with your existing furniture. In fact, at first glance, you might not even identify it as a wireless charger. Moshi says that the design is inspired by Danish furniture design and I have to agree that it looks very premium and luxurious.

Moshi Otto Review 01 The top of the wireless charger is covered in a fabric-like material in a heather grey finish with a silicone surface ring that ensures your phone or other wireless charging compatible device stays firmly on top. The Otto Q comes with a matching grey color charging cable too, ensuring a uniformity. However, note that you don’t get the charging adapter in the box. Also, there’s just one color option for this charger – grey. The color looks very premium so I don’t think I would have opted for any other shade even if I had the option. 

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Moshi Otto comes with a USB-A to C wire but no adapter

The Moshi Otto Q wireless charger is pretty lightweight at just 137g and you can easily carry it around when you travel, even charging it via your laptop’s USB-C port. The 1-meter cable (USB-A to C) further ensures that you won’t have any issues connecting the charger to the nearest plug point.

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The bottom of the charger is made out of an anti-slip material which helps it stay firmly in its place. 

 

Moshi Otto Q Review: Charging Support / Speed

The Moshi Otto Q is not the fastest wireless charger around, maxing out at 10W output. However, it supports Qi wireless charging standard, so you should be able to charge any Qi-enabled device be it from Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, or even Huawei at 5W/ 7.5W/10W. 

Note that the wireless charging speed depends on the adapter that it’s connected to. So if you are powering the Moshi Otto Q via a 5W adapter, you’ll only get 5W charging on your devices, even if the device is capable of charging at 10W. To ensure you take advantage of 10W charging, always use a 10W+ charging adapter. 

Moshi Otto Wireless Charger iPhone 11 Featured

The Otto Q can charge smartphones with cases up to 5mm thick, all thanks to its innovative Q-coil™ module that reportedly features a 2.6 mm ferrite sheet for efficient charging.

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You also get an LED charging indicator that blinks every couple of seconds when the device is charging. When the device is completely charged, the LED light will stop blinking to indicate the same. Note that due to the limited surface area of the charger, you have to align your device perfectly to ensure that it starts charging. There were a couple of times initially where I missed this sweet spot and my phone wasn’t charging even when it was placed on the charger. But after a couple of days, you figure out this spot.

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Other features include FOD (Foreign Object Detection) which has become standard among wireless chargers these days. 

 

Moshi Otto Q Review: Usage

Like I mentioned above, the iPhone 11 which I charged on the Moshi Otto Q had to be perfectly aligned with the charger to start the charging process. This is because the wireless charging area is limited by design (a problem for most compact chargers), and I would have preferred it to be slightly larger. Note that the wireless charger worked perfectly well even with a Spigen case on the phone. 

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The Moshi Otto Q didn’t heat up while charging the iPhone 11 at 7.5W. It supports Qi-based charging up to 10W but at the time of testing the charger, I didn’t have a 10W supported device with me. But it can charge all Qi-enabled devices at up to 10W. It also immediately charged my Meizu and Airpods Pro earbuds without any issues. 

You can easily carry it around while traveling or at a cafe and power it through your laptop USB. The charging will be a bit slower (because of your USB output) but the convenience of having a wireless charger everywhere will offset this drawback. I tried it with my Macbook Pro in a cafe and I had no issues charging my phone or earbuds case. 

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The fabric-like material on top looks pretty durable too and after a month of testing, there was no sign of wear and tear. The circumference looks like it’s made out of metal but note that it’s just solid plastic with a metallic finish. Still, the overall design looks pretty premium and will be an attractive addition to your table. 

 

Moshi Otto Q Review: Verdict

The Moshi Otto Q is neither the fastest nor the cheapest (costs around $60 on Amazon) wireless charger in the market. But it is one of the most stylish wireless chargers I’ve seen and considering this is going to be a one-time investment for most users, I can recommend the charger to most users who want something more fancy and stylish than traditional wireless chargers. 

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Please note that the grey color is a bit lighter than what you see in this image. Its very close to the color in the images added above.

One drawback is its limited charging surface but this is an issue with most compact wireless chargers in the market. If you can look past this (you figure out the sweet spot after using it for a couple of days), the Moshi Otto Q can be a stylish yet functional accessory to charge your phone every day. 

You can find more details about the Moshi Otto Q from the official website.

 

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Alldocube officially announces the release date of iPlay 40 tablet in China

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Balaji S
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A few days back, Alldocube announced the iPlay 40 tablet’s specs and price. Today, the company has officially announced the launch date and availability of the flagship tablet.

Alldocube iPlay 40 Price, Availability

As per the official post on Weibo, the sale of the Alldocube iPlay 40 tablet will begin on December 10 at 10:00 AM China time(UTC+08:00). Plus, the company says that users can purchase it on Alldocube’s official website, and Tmall.

Regarding the price, as we all know, iPlay 40 comes in a single 8GB RAM, 128GB storage. The initial price of this tablet is 999 yuan($152). To compare, the predecessor Alldocube iPlay 30 is at 899($137.21) yuan but you get only 4GB of RAM in it.

Alldocube is a Chinese digital brand and Shenzhen Alldocube Science and Technology Co., Ltd owns it. In case you don’t know, it’s portfolio includes Android tablets, Windows 2-in1 PCs, MP3 & MP4 Players, E-books, and more. And some of the earlier launched tablets are iPlay 8 Pro, 10 Pro, iPlay 20, and the recently launched iPlay 30.

Alldocube iPlay 40 Specifications

The Alldocube iPlay 40 has a 10.4-inch 2K display and a resolution of 2000×1200 pixels. As per the company, it is an in-Cell technology and is a full-fit display with equal bezels on all sides. Talking about the design, it has a micro-frame design built on Magnesium Alloy.  Weighing in at 474 grams, it has a thickness of about 7.8mm, and a rounded rectangle shape for ergonomics.

Under the hood, it is powered by the UNISOC Tiger T618 SoC. The chipset is UNISOC next-gen octa-core CPU built on a 12nm process. Regarding the cores, it has 2xCortex-A75 cores clocked at 2GHz, and 6xCortex-A55 clocked at 2GHz. It has a Mali G52 3EE game-level GPU.

That said, it also has one BOX cavity four Audio speakers that should ensure a great experience in gaming, and media consumption. Other features of the tablet include a new Customized UI, Memory expansion up to 2TB, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, Dual-4G Network support.

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Xiaomi India may soon launch QLED Mi TVs

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Xiaomi entered the Indian smart TV market in early 2018. The company turned the industry upside down in the budget segment. With affordable televisions, the Chinese tech giant soon became India’s largest smart TV brand and it still holds this position. But with success came intense competition from established players as well as fellow smartphone brands. 

Competitors now even offer premium spec’d TVs at a cheaper price than ever before. But Xiaomi has not launched a single premium model yet. Thankfully, it may happen soon as the company has started teasing the arrival of such kind of televisions.

Back in September, Xiaomi launched Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition in India in two sizes (32-inch and 43-inch) and resolutions (HD and FHD). The teasers for these products initially suggested them to feature QLED panels. But sadly, they turned out to be regular budget models with LED-backlit LCD panels.

Now, this time around the company may finally debut QLED televisions in India. We think Xiaomi may bring the  Mi TV 5 Pro to India and not the newly launched Mi TV LUX Pro. There’s a chance that the firm may unveil a different model altogether.

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Having said that, last year, Xiaomi launched Mi TV 5 Pro in its home country China sporting a 4K HDR10+ QLED panel with 108% NTSC color gamut, 60Hz refresh rate, and MEMC. This model comes in three sizes – 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch. They are currently sold for ¥4,199 (₹47,349), ¥5,299 (₹59,753), and ¥9,999 (₹1,12,751) respectively.

All three variants share an identical set of specifications and they only differ in size. That means all of them are powered by the same 12nm Amlogic T972 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. This silicon is capable of 8K video decoding just like the chips inside the recently launched OPPO TV S1 and Mi Box 4S Pro.

Xiaomi Mi TV 5 Pro QLED 55-inch
Xiaomi Mi TV 5 Pro QLED 55-inch

They feature 2 x 8W speakers with support for Dolby Audio and DTS-HD decoding, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth, 3 x HDMI (one of them is ARC compatible), 1 x AV, 1 x Analog DTMB, 2 x USB, 1 x S/PDIF, and 1 x Ethernet.

Other features include metal body, 97% screen-to-body ratio, and PatchWall UI based on Android. We are not sure if they have received an update to MIUI for TV 3.0.

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Uber is already in advanced talks to sell its Air Taxi business

By
Sean
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Uber, the known taxi service provider, is planning on selling its air taxi business, Uber Elevate. The company is already in advanced talks to sell the unit to Joby Aviation, an aerospace based firm, as per a new report.

Uber

For those unaware, the company had been working on its air taxi unit and had even announced a partnership with Hyundai Motor Co back at the start of this year. This partnership was to develop electric air taxis. At the moment, Uber has yet to comment on the matter when reached out by Reuters. Similarly, even Hyundai did not immediately offer a comment regarding this.

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Back in May, the company had to cut 23 percent of its workforce as a part of aggressive cost cutting after its operations were drastically hit by the Coronavirus outbreak. Since then, it has focused on its core ride hailing and food delivery businesses. Thus, selling the air taxi operations might be due to its inability to manage another project at the moment. Uber has been known to have already been working on other projects as well, including development of self-driving cars, the Elevate project, and even a freight logistics network.

However, these might soon also be being sold, as Uber is also in talks to sell its self driving business as well. Unfortunately, we currently do not have further details regarding the matter and will have to wait for more information or an announcement from the company itself to know more. So stay tuned for more updates.

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Samsung patents a user powered Wireless Charging Ring

By
Sean
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Despite smartphone batteries greatly improving over the last couple of years, it is still a primary cause for concern on a long day. But with devices becoming more slimmer, accessories like power banks have also become more common. However, Samsung might have a different and more innovative idea for charging devices on the go.

Samsung

A recent patent filing by the South Korean tech giant has revealed that the company might be working on a new wireless charger that can top up smartphones and it isn’t anything like the ones the company has sold in the past. This one arrives as a ring, which is powered by the movement of the user. To explain the device in brief, it is not a small emergency battery to charge one’s phone with, rather, it uses a magnetic disc inside the ring which movers around when the users’ hand is in motion.

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This process generates electricity, making the tiny product a mini generator of sorts. But this not the whole picture either, as the device is also capable of transferring heat from the users’ body to generate into electricity apart from just using kinetic energy alone. According to a PhoneArena report, Samsung plans on having the device hold a small battery to store the generated electricity before charging your smartphones.

Samsung

Charging your device is another interesting aspect of this patent, as the user will not be plugging in the device through the USB port. Rather, the handset will be charged wireless when one is using their device normally. This would mean that your finger must be in the position above where the wireless charging coils are housed to charge the phone. Keep in mind, this is still just a patent and we may never actually see the product being made for the commercial market, but it does offer a glimpse into possible future electronic accessories.

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