With the new year being just around the corner, a new wave of 2021 flagship smartphones is expected to hit the market soon. Xiaomi is one of the relatively early launches for the year and now, a render of the device has surfaced online, which offers us a clear look at the Mi 11.
The render was first shared by known designer Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) on Twitter. The tweet carried an image of the Xiaomi Mi 11 render and hinted at it being the first look for the 2021 flagship from the Chinese tech giant. Looking at this image, we can observe a full front display body with curved edges on every side, with a single punch hole selfie shooter on the front.
On the rear, a triple camera setup can be found, with a square arrangement with what appears to be a primary lens along with two other sensors of unknown make and function. At the moment, we do not have a lot of information to go on regarding the device, but a few educated speculations can be made. The Xiaomi flagship will likely sport Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 888 SoC, and would at least feature 2K resolution on its display, with support for 120Hz high refresh rate.
Notably, the most striking aspect of this render is the display, which is seemingly curved on all four edges of the smartphone. Furthermore, the render is also in line with the recently leaked images of the Mi 11. This leak also revealed the camera specs of the device, which is a 108 megapixel + 13 megapixel (ultrawide) + 5 megapixel (macro) triple camera setup. Unfortunately, this is still a render and we will have to wait for an official company announcement to know for sure, so take this report with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.
Goias, the Brazilian farm state, has rolled out its new pilot project earlier this week to increase the productivity of its yields. This is being achieved through effective and quick actions against diseases, which is backed by 5G technology and equipment provided by Huawei.
The rollout for the new agricultural support system is first being tried by soy farmers in the region. Notably, this arrives during the time when the Brazilian government is considering enforcing a ban on Huawei equipment from its 2021 5G frequencies spectrum auctions for telecom operators in the country. At the moment, the 5G technology being offered to producers will help improve crops through the collection of information through a system of sensors.
These sensors will be placed on the fields, on the harvesters, and even on drones, which will offer immediate and accurate meteorological and humidity data, as per Tiago Fontes, Huawei Brasil marketing director. According to a Reutersreport, the combination of fast broadband communications with real time cloud data processing will offer farmers information within one hour that would’ve otherwise taken them at least three days to gather.
This would enable rapid action for these farmers that can quickly work to remove diseases and other potential threats to the crops. Fontes further added that “We launched this application for soy to show how 5G used with drones can raise productivity and reduce herbicide costs.” This pilot was first launched in the soy farming town of Rio Verde and utilized the 5G network built by telecom operator Claro. At the moment, it is still unsure what role the company would be allowed in the country’s 5G building, so stay tuned for more updates.
A new Apple patent has surfaced again, which has the company detail the mechanism of a unique hinge design. It is known that the company has been working on many different ideas through these patents, with the latest one showcasing how a display can expand along with the hinge articulation points for what could possibly be a future foldable iPhone.
According to an AppleInsiderreport, the Cupertino based had one of its patent applications be recently published earlier this week. The patent was titled “Electronic devices having folding expandable displays.” Apple has patented certain designs for a foldable iPhone in the past, and this arrives as another proof that the company will launch a foldable handset sometime in the future.
However, a notable aspect regarding the latest patent is the company’s work on the hinge structure. Looking at the patent, a multi link hinge structure can be observed, which means that the hinge isn’t comprised of one single mechanism but multiple complex structures in its entirety. The patent also states that the hinge structure could include “gear teeth, belts, and/or other movement synchronization structures” and may also feature “members that move relative to each other during bending.”
Furthermore, these moving components could also include compromise bars and links with opposing curved bearing surfaces. This would include stop surfaces as well that can “prevent excessive rotation of the bars and links with respect to each other.” The links might even be able to rotate around a pivot point that lies somewhere in the display separate from the hinge structure “living within the thickness of the display.”
A previous Apple patent with a dual hinge mechanism
In simpler terms, the patent could possibly be for a form of expandable display iPhone or even an iPhone with a slide out display. This is indicative by the “housing structures that support folding motions, sliding motions, scrolling motions, and/or other behavior,” which might be for a compact device that can offer additional screen real estate. Unfortunately, it is still too early to tell what this display technology is actually for. Apple might just include it in a product apart from the iPhone as well. So stay tuned for more updates.
Chinese telecommunications equipment providers, Huawei and ZTE, have seen gains in their respective global market share in the telecom networking market. This growth is primarily driven by their home country China and its 5G network.
For those unaware, Huawei, Nokia, Ericsson, ZTE, Cisco, Ciena, and Samsung are the top seven telecom equipment providers in the world; and in the third quarter of this year, Huawei arrived first with a 30 percent market share, which is up from 28 percent during the same period from back in 2019. Similarly, ZTE also saw a 2 percent rise from 9 percent in Q3 2019, to 11 percent in the third quarter of this year.
The primary reason for the growth in market share is apparently due to either company working on providing 5G infrastructure in China. The country is one of the first nations to offer commercial 5G and has been putting in efforts to raise its adoption rates and coverage for the newer and faster bandwidth. However, during this same period,, the other major telecom equipment providers like Nokia, and Samsung saw a fall in market share, as per a TelecomLeadreport.
Apart from the Chinese firms, most others saw a fall during Q3 2020, with Samsung’s market share falling from 3 percent to 2 percent year on year. Furthermore, Nokia, the second largest network equipment provider also had its share fall from 16 percent in 2019, to 14 percent in 2020. Both Ericsson and Ciena saw no rise and fall during this period with a steady 14 percent and 3 percent respective market share. Although, Cisco also saw a fall from 7 percent to 6 percent in the third quarter.
OPPO is gearing up to launch its next-generation smartphone lineup and as per the reports, the company is expected to launch the OPPO Reno5 series in its home country China on 10th December. However, the company is yet to officially confirm this, even though the phones are now up for reservation on JD.com.
Now, ahead of the official launch in the coming days, some interesting details about the phones have surfaced online. As per the report, the upcoming OPPO Reno5 series smartphones use luminous materials, making it the first in the world to do so.
The usage of luminous materials on the smartphone will offer a significant improvement in terms of face recognition. Previous reports have revealed that the Reno5 and Reno5 Pro will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G and MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipsets, respectively. There will also be a PRo+ model powered by SD865 SoC.
The smartphones will be featuring a quad-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor. On the front side, it seems that the devices will feature a 32-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The Reno5 series models are also confirmed to sport Reno Glow 2.0 design and will come with support for the 65W fast charging technology. We expect to know more about the devices in the coming days.
The Trump administration has confirmed that two major Chinese companies — chipset maker SMIC and oil producer CNOOC have been added to the trade blacklist, alleging them to be Chinese military companies.
The Department of Defence has designated four companies for being owned or controlled by the People’s Liberation Army. The list includes Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC), China Construction Technology Co. Ltd, and China International Engineering Consulting Corp.
With the addition of these four companies to the trade blacklist of the United States, there are now 35 countries on the list. Companies on the list are barred from procuring or using technologies or goods made in the United States.
A couple of months ago, it was reported that the Pentagon was holding discussions to determine id the SMIC should be added to the Commerce Department Entity List. SMIC is one of the biggest players in China when it comes to chip manufacturing.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) heavily relies on the United States for supplies and getting blacklisted will make it a bit difficult for the company and will also hinder China’s plan to boost its chipset manufacturing technology.
However, blocking these companies from trading with US-based firms also hurts the suppliers, in this case, the US companies, as several of the companies highlighted in their request to the government to allow them to continue doing business with Huawei after the Chinese giant was added to the Entity List in May last year.
Honor was expected to announce the Honor V40 series in China in December. A recent report revealed that the launch date of the series has been postponed to January 2021. A fresh leak reveals that Honor will be announcing only one Honor V40 model.
Last year, Honor had announced the Honor V30 and Honor V30 Pro in November. Hence, the rumor mill has been speculating for a couple of months that these devices will be succeeded by the Honor V40 and Honor V40 Pro phones.
A Chinese tipster has found a record of the first Honor phone that the company will launch after it was recently reorganized as an independent brand. He revealed that the device is codenamed YORK and its model number is YOK-AN10. This device could be the Honor V40 smartphone.
The leakster added that the company had originally planned to launch more than one V40 model. However, now that the Kirin chipset edition has been axed, there will be only one version of the V40. This remaining model is powered by a Dimensity chip. A recent report had revealed that the Honor V40 series had two models, one powered by the Kirin 9000 and another one by the Dimensity 1000+ SoC version
Vague rumors have revealed in the past that the Honor V40 will have a 6.72-inch FHD+ curved display with 120Hz refresh rate support. Its rear-facing camera module may have a 40-megapixel Sony IMX700 RYYB lens as the primary shooter. It could be equipped with dual front cameras for capturing selfies. The V40 may come with support for 66W SuperCharge and 40W wireless charging. It is expected to arrive with other features like stereo speakers, 5G, Wi-Fi, USB-C, and glass build. There is no information available on the pricing of the device.
Samsung is working on a new mid-range smartphone under its M-series, dubbed Samsung Galaxy M12. Ahead of the company making anything about the phone official, leaks have revealed some of the phone’s specifications.
Now, the Galaxy M12 moniker has been confirmed as the smartphone has been certified by Bluetooth SIG and Wi-Fi Alliance (via MySmartPrice). The certification has confirmed that the phone carries the model number SM-M12FG/DS.
Interestingly, there’s another model of Samsung getting certified — SM-F12G/DS, which is believed to be named Samsung Galaxy F12 for some regions. However, this is just speculation at this point in time.
It has also been confirmed that both the phones will be running the latest Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box, most likely with the company’s own One UI custom user interface on top. Other than this, nothing else has been revealed by the certificate.
Earlier, it was leaked that the Samsung Galaxy M12 will come with a 6.5-inch display with an Infinity-V notch, which contradicts previous reports of a 6.7-inch display. The device is said to be a bit thick compared to its predecessor.
On the back, the phone will be featuring a square-shaped camera module that will be housing four sensors but the camera resolution of the sensors remain unknown. We expect to know more about the phone in the coming weeks.
Razer, the company known for making gaming devices and accessories, has already launched new audio products in the market. Today, the company has launched a new variant of its Hammerhead earphones — Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro.
As the name indicates, it is an upgraded successor to the Hammer TWS earbuds launched last year. The newly launched true wireless earphones now come with support for active noise cancellation (ANC), THX audio, and a low-latency mode for gaming.
The highlight of the device is the THX-certified audio that offers “high-fidelity” audio with specific attention to frequency range and response. It also added vocal details and deep bass that doesn’t distort.
It also comes with a strong noise isolation feature, something that the company managed to do through in-ear design and a wide range of ear tips offered so that it can fit more types of ear shapes. Additionally, the company is also including a set of Comply foam tips.
To enable the low-latency gaming mode, the user just needs to press the button and it will then reduce the latency to 60ms. As per the company, this mode offers 50 times quicker reaction as the sound and video are better synced.
Compared to other earphones in the market, the battery life on the TWS earphones is disappointing. It offers just four hours of usage on a single charge and additional four hours of usage with the charging case.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro is now available for purchase through the company’s official website Razer.com for a price of $199.99. It will be available through other retailers later this month.
The FCC certification platform has recently three Nokia handsets with model numbers TA-1333, TA-1337, and TA-1340. Some of the key details of these phones have appeared through FCC listings.
The Nokia TA-1333 FCC listing has revealed that it is an affordable LTE phone, and it supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity. The device houses a 4,000mAh. The rear schematic of the phone reveals that it features a round-shaped camera module. The Nokia TA-1337 FCC listing shows that it is an LTE smartphone with a 4,000mAh battery. It supports Bluetooth 4.2 and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band.
The FCC listing of the Nokia TA-1340 reveals that its design and construction are identical to the TA-1333 phone. The only difference is that the TA-1333 supports dual SIM support, whereas the TA-1340 supports dual SIM and single SIM.
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Nokia TA-1340
Nokia TA-1340 user manual_
The user manual of the Nokia TA-1340 has revealed its front and rear design. As it can be seen in the images of its user manual, it has a punch-hole display and its rear side features a round-shaped camera module with four lenses. An LED flash unit is placed on the left side of the camera housing. A fingerprint scanner is available below the camera module.
The bottom edge of the TA-1340 Nokia phone has a microphone, a USB-C port, and a loudspeaker. The right edge of the device has a power/lock button. The SIM/memory card slot and a Google Assistant hardware key can be found on its left spine.
The Nokia 3.4 that debuted in October this year came with a similar front and rear design. However, one noticeable difference on the Nokia 3.4 is that its round-shaped camera module has three cameras and an LED flash. Hence, it appears that the Nokia TA-1340 could be positioned higher than the Nokia 3.4. This indicates that the TA-1340 could be the Nokia 5.4 handset.
Recent reports have revealed Motorola is gearing up to launch a smartphone codenamed as “Nio” in Q1 2020. It will be a flagship phone driven by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. Some of the key specs of the smartphone are already known. A few hours back, reputed tipster Evan Blass shared the first leaked image of the Motorola Nio phone to reveal its front design.
As it can be seen in the image, the Motorola Nio has a slightly thick chin and slim bezels elsewhere. There are two punch-holes at the top-left corner of the screen for its two front-facing cameras.
Blass revealed that the Motorola Nio has 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage. The phone houses a 5,000mAh battery and it will come preloaded with Android 11 OS. The USB-C port of the phone may come with support for DisplayPort Alternate Mode that will make it possible to connect to external displays.
Motorola recently released a video to showcase its desktop mode feature. The tipster claimed that the Nio phone may have appeared in the video.
It was revealed in the previous month that the Motorola Nio’s screen will support a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. There are speculations that the device may arrive with support for an unusual refresh rate of 105Hz.
The rear-facing triple camera system of the Nio phone includes a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B lens, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The dual selfie camera setup of the phone has a 16-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens. The highest model of the phone may feature 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The model number of the device is XT-2125.
Vivo is reportedly working on the launch of a new mid-range phone in China. A handset named Vivo Y52 emerged in the product library of China Telecom. The listing reveals that the model number of the device is V2057A. This phone was recently spotted at Chinese certification platforms such as 3C and TENAA.
The TENAA appearance of the phone is yet to reveal the specifications of the Vivo Y52s. The Vivo Y52s listing at China Telecom has revealed it will release in the home market on Dec. 10 with a pricing of 1,998 Yuan (~$305). It will be available in colors such as Titanium Gray, Monet, and Color Sea.
Vivo Y52s specifications and features
The Vivo Y52s has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD panel with a waterdrop notch. It is not known whether the display supports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels. The handset features a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel.
The camera housing on the polycarbonate back of the Vivo Y52s has a 48-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel secondary lens, and an LED flash unit. The handset is preinstalled with Android 10 OS.
The phone draws from the MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC, which enables 5G support. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM. The internal storage of the phone is 128 GB. The phone houses a rated battery of 4,910mAh capacity. The smartphone measures 164.15 x 75.35 x 8.4mm and it weighs 185.5 grams.
Last month, TENAA had certified a Vivo phone with a V2054A model number. Its dimensions and specs (except the main camera) are identical to the Vivo Y52s. Hence, it appears Y52s could be a network variant of V2054A, which suggests that both phones may carry the same moniker.
The Hisense T50 is a new smartphone that launched this week in China. What makes the Hisense T50 special is that it is designed for the elderly.
The phone has a 6.52-inch display with a waterdrop notch for the front-facing camera. The Hisense T50 is powered by the Unisoc T7510 processor which brings support for SA and NSA 5G networks. There is 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The processor draws power from a 5100mAh battery that should last more than a day, eliminating the worry of a low battery for older users. It has support for 18W fast charging via a USB-C port.
There are three cameras on the back of the phone – a 48MP main camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth of field camera. A fingerprint scanner sits below the triple camera setup. There is no info on the selfie camera.
The phone runs Android 9 with a custom UI. The user interface has been designed to make it easy to use by the elderly. It makes use of large icons and large fonts. Hisense has also added a shortcut function that allows quick access to frequently-used apps or functions such as WeChat and FM radio.
Apart from large fonts, icons, and a shortcut to frequently-used apps, the Hisense T50 comes with a special app built by Jingdong that allows a relative such as an owner’s child or caregiver to have remote access to the phone.
With remote access granted, the relative can help install apps; set alarms; manage their files, contacts, and gallery; and even help them download their favorite shows and movies.
Another essential feature of the phone is the SOS function that can be activated by pressing the power button five times in quick succession. Once activated, the phone will automatically dial an emergency number and send a text that contains the location details of the phone owner.
Hisense also added a telemedicine feature that allows a doctor to offer medical services remotely to the elderly via video calling. It also offers other services such as drug prescription and purchase with doorstep delivery. Relatives also have access to medical reports and can remotely check the health status of the older relative.
The Hisense T50 will also allow the younger relative to request location info to help order a taxi ride in case they need to go somewhere. Details of the ride including positioning will be made available to the younger relative.
The phone is already available for purchase on JD.com for ¥1599 (~$244) and it comes in a single color variant – green.
Back in September, Chinese tech giant ZTE unveiled the Axon 20 5G in China. The smartphone has been on sale in China but the global release has been elusive until now. ZTE has opened reservation for the Axon 20 5G is some markets outside China.
In case you are interested in buying the smartphone, you can make a reservation right now by just typing your email address. The device will acaully start shipping on December 21. ZTE ha also indicated that there are limited number of units available at the moment. Howwever, you’ll have to make sure you reside in one of these countries listed below to make a reservation.
United Kingdom
European Union
Japan
South Korea
Thailand
Malaysia
Philippines
United Arab Emirates
Ukraine
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
The price is yet to be unveiled by ZTE on its official global website but we expect that to be done before the scheduled shipping date.
As a reminder, the Axon 20 5G packs a 6.92-inch OLED screen that covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and supports 10-bit color depth. The display also supports a 90Hz high refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and provides a true, unobstructed full-screen view. The display has an FHD+ resolution of 2460×1080 pixels.
Apart from the under-screen camera, the Axon 20 5G also features an ultra-thin design with a thickness of 7.98 mm. The entire smartphone weighs 198 grams, making it relatively light (this can be subjective) and thin to hold. You also get an under-screen speaker and under-screen fingerprint scanner onboard the device.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset fires up the Axon 20 5G. The processor is a 7nm octa-core chipset with a Kryo 475 Prime core (Cortex-A76) clocked at 2.4GHz, a Kryo 475 Gold core (Cortex-A76) clocked at 2.2GHz and six Kryo 475 Silver cores (Cortex-A55) clocked at 1.8GHz.
The processor is paired with 6GB RAM and there is also an 8GB RAM version. The phone comes in 128GB and 256GB storage options. Keeping the lights on is a 4220mAh battery which charges via a USB-C port. The phone supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ and supports 30W fast-charging.
The rear panel of the Axon 20 5G is made of high-hardness 3D curved glass with a ten-layer structure stack design. The panel is coated using vacuum optical coating thus forming a nano-level streamer illusion texture. The back houses a Quad camera setup stacked at the upper left corner. The sensors include a 64MP Ultra-high pixel main camera. There is also an 8MP 120-degree ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP depth of field lens, and a 2MP macro lens.
Samsung has released the latest Android security patches for some of its devices, well ahead of the official publication by Google in the Android Security Bulletin. This latest update reflects the changing approach of the tech giant in providing timely monthly updates for its devices. Samsung previously has not had a stellar record specifically in relation to providing regular security updates to its wide array of devices. However, the company has been working hard to change this narrative over the past few months, with a noticeable improvement in its update schedule.
The affected smartphone models include the Galaxy S20 lineup, the Galaxy S20 FE, and the Galaxy S9. The company has also released similar updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Note 10, and Galaxy XCover Pro.
The update for most of the models are available in many parts of the world, with countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe already covered. Ultimately, the aim is to provide these security patches to the global market in a timely fashion and with minimal effort by the user.
The update for the Galaxy Note 10 series (version N97xFXXS6DTK8) is rolling out in Europe presently, while other regions of the world will follow shortly. Similarly, the Galaxy XCover Pro can also be updated in Europe – the update includes the Android security patches for December 2020.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Note 10, and Galaxy XCover Pro users should download the update on their devices by going to the Software update section in the device settings. In case the update is not available on the device yet, you can download the firmware package from Samsung’s update server using tools like Samloader and install it manually using a Windows computer. (via)
To Note or not to Note? According to the latest reports, to Note. Contrary to the last report that the Galaxy Note series has been canceled, new info says that a new Galaxy Note phone is coming next year and it will launch as the Galaxy Note 21.
The info comes from two leakers Chun (@chunvn8888) and Tron (@cozyplanes) and both say they have confirmed that the Galaxy Note 21 is coming. This is not the first time we’ve heard of the Galaxy Note21; a few days ago, the Korean publication, ET News stated that there will be a single Galaxy Note model next year. The latter says he confirmed with three sources who said the phone is under development. He adds that he expects other reliable leakers to confirm the info soon.
And for the last time, I confirmed with 3 sources that the Note21 (tentative name) is indeed under early development stages.
Expect reliable leaksters that you probably know to be confirming this fact shortly.
Chun, on the other hand, reveals more details about the coming phone. According to him, the Galaxy Note21 is already in development and will be the successor to the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra which means there is a chance there will only be one model rather than two – standard and ultra models.
The last time Samsung launched a single Galaxy Note phone was in 2018, the Galaxy Note9. So while it is surprising that there will be only one model, it is not unusual. Also, since there will be other Galaxy phones launching next year with support for the S Pen, it is understandable.
Add more to the leaks: the Note21 is the Note21 Ultra successor and (no lying) the Note21 is probably the 1st Galaxy phone to debut with UDC (or CUP, or what the hell they will call). The main reason they go development this early is because they want to release this phone earl.. https://t.co/MrirZhvJmr
He adds that the phone may also be the first Galaxy phone to have an under-display camera. He also says that development started early because Samsung plans to launch the phone earlier than its predecessors. The expected release date is between June and July next year.
Just because Samsung may be launching the Galaxy Note21 next year does not mean that the series will not get canceled. It also doesn’t mean it will be as Samsung is yet to officially release a statement saying the Galaxy Note series will be canceled.
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
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.
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)
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.
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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.
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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