Honor is gearing up to launch the Honor 10X Lite mid-range phone that has a DNN-LX9 model number. Rumors surrounding the smartphone have revealed that Russia will be the first market to receive it. Recent reports have revealed the key specifications of the smartphone. Today, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore shared renders of the Honor 10X Lite to showcase its three color variants.
The Honor 10X Lite will be the first Honor phone to sport a display with a top-center positioned punch-hole. The device is equipped with a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The backside of the phone has a rectangle-shape camera module that houses four cameras. In terms of specs and design, the Honor 10X Lite is identical to the Huawei P Smart 2021 that went official last month. Both phones differ slightly in the arrangement of the rear cameras and LED flash. The renders show that the Honor 10X Lite will be available in Emerland Green, Icelandic Frost, and Midnight Black.
The Honor 10X Lite could be sporting a 6.67-inch IPS LCD screen that produces a full HD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The Kirin 710A chipset is present at the helm of the device with 4 GB of RAM. The handset has an internal storage of 128 GB.
The smartphone is loaded with Android 10 OS. It has a microSD card slot for additional storage. The phone houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports 22.5W fast charging.
The Honor 10X Lite has a selfie snapper of 8-megapixel. The rear-facing quad-camera system of the 10X Lite has a 48-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It is equipped with other features like 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The phone may cost around 200 euros in Europe.
Xiaomi is known for its affordable products. One of them is TV streaming devices called Mi Box. The last model released by the company in China was Mi Box 4 SE in January 2019. It is a toned-down version of Mi Box 4 from January 2018. Now, the company teases an upgraded version of the latter model called Mi Box 4S.
The official Weibo account of Mi Box shared a teaser picture of Mi Box 4S along with four feature highlights and the price. According to the post, the new Mi Box model will come with dual-band WiFi, voice control remote, 4K HDR video playback support, and 2GB + 8GB storage configuration.
Further, the post also reveals its price to be only 289 yuan ($43). Going by the teaser picture, like the original Mi Box 4, the new Mi Box 4S will come in a white color paint job in China.
In case you are wondering, Mi Box 4 is sold as Mi Box S and Mi Box 4K in international markets. But this Android TV streaming box only comes in black color in these regions.
That said, Xiaomi will be revealing the entire specs of its latest streaming device tomorrow (October 21) when it will go for pre-order, followed by sale on November 1.
Hopefully, the company includes a new powerful processor as the Amlogic S905X present in the current model has now aged well. However, since the Chinese tech giant hasn’t teased chipset upgrade in today’s teaser, we are not hoping much.
A new report has revealed that a small number of Google Pixel 5 units are suffering from an issue that is apparent with the first shipments of the smartphone. The users have found that there is a noticeable gap between the frame of the device and its display.
As per a GSMArenareport, a few Pixel 5 units are suffering from this gap issue, which has also led to concerns regarding the smartphone’s IP68 water resistance rating. At the moment, only a small number of devices are affected by this issue, but it appears that additional reports have surfaced in the last couple of days. These have been found on Google’s official Pixel forums and even on other websites as well.
This gap has been found in multiple locations on the surface of the handset and is always between the seam between the screen and the frame. The most common area for the gap to appear is near the front facing camera, while other reports have also found it near the SIM Tray and along the top of the device as well. This issue is also more common on the Just Black color variant, although, Sorta Sage models are also being affected.
Notably, the gap isn’t caused after the Google Pixel 5 is used, but rather, it is noticeable immediately out of the box. A possible explanation might be that the sealing process that had the display being stuck to the frame was not done with a correct amount of force or adhesive. However, that is just speculation, so take it with a pinch of salt. We will have to wait for an official statement from Google to know for sure, so stay tuned.
The Huawei Mate 40 series’ launch conference is just around the corner. These smartphones will be the company’s latest flagship, but just prior to their October 22 launch, a new leak has revealed the themes of the lineup and also some information regarding EMUI 11.
According to an ITHomereport, the Huawei Mate 40 series will feature multiple themes which include Starry Night (based on the famous work from Van Gogh), Midsummer Fireworks, Eyes of the Universe, and many more. Furthermore, EMUI will also bring a new “Dual Dynamic Icon” feature with the upcoming premium grade flagships.
As per the report, these are meant to be high definition art based themes that are also optimized for the always on display. The new devices will also feature improvement in the software and UI aspects, with the smart multi window offering better multi tasking, floating notifications, and quick reply options as well.
Unfortunately, it is currently unknown what exactly the “Dual Dynamic Icon” actually is, but going by its name, it’s likely a more dynamic icon pack for the apps provided by Huawei. In other words, the icons might have two layers, which could be supplemented by a simple animation that also reflects on the application’s functionality.
WhatsApp is gearing up to soon add support for making video and voice calls on its browser version of its popular messaging application. These two features have been available for years on smartphones and are finally making their way to WhatsApp Web.
Images Via WABetaInfo
According to an XDADevelopersreport, WABetaInfo recently found the new features in the latest updated on the web/desktop client (version 2.2043.7) and was able to enable these features which were still in development. At the moment, both the voice and video call feature for WhatsApp Web is currently in the beta stages. Although, WaBetaInfo was able to get the feature working, and even shared a few screenshots of the upcoming features.
When receiving a voice call, users are greeted with a popup window that will let them accept or decline the call. Similarly, another window appears when making a call, which also offers general controls like mute and hanging up. Furthermore, the report also stated that WhatsApp is gearing up for a Group Voice and Video calls feature that is currently being tested.
Unfortunately, this update for the added support has yet to be officially announced by the company. So, it is unknown as to when exactly the update will be rolling out. However, it shouldn’t be too far in the future considering it’s already functional to a certain degree. So stay tuned for more updates on this.
Mobvoi has launched its latest smartwatch – TicWatch Pro 3 in India. The wearable only comes in a GPS version as the company is yet to announce an LTE variant globally. It is priced at ₹27,999 ($382) and will be available for purchase starting October 20 on Amazon India as well as Mobovoi’s official website.
The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 is the world’s first smartwatch to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset paired with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage. Like the previous wearables from the company, this one too runs Wear OS by Google.
The watch flaunts a 1.4-inch circular AMOLED display with a resolution of 454 x 454 pixels along with a secondary FSTN display for Essential Mode. Mobvoi calls this combination Dual Display 2.0.
Further, the smartwatch comes with two buttons and various sensors such as a PPG heart rate sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, and ambient light sensor. It also features a microphone and a speaker to make calls.
Since it has GNSS (GPS, Beidou, Glonass, Galileo, QZSS), users don’t need to carry their phone when they are going for a workout. Also, they can even use their watch for navigation instead of a smartphone.
Lastly, the TicWatch Pro 3 is IP68-certified for dust and water resistance, offers up to 72-hour/45-day battery life in Smart Mode/Essential Mode, and also comes with NFC for Google Pay, however, the latter is still a work in progress in India.
LG announced the LG G8X ThinQ last year in September. The phone that comes with a dual-screen accessory arrived in India with a pricing of Rs 49,999 (~$681) in December 2019. The G8X ThinQ is receiving stellar reception during the ongoing Big Billion Days sale on Flipkart. The company confirmed that it generated Rs 350 crores revenue through the sale of LG G8X ThinQ on Flipkart. In just 12 hours of making available for purchase, the company sold over 1.75 lakh units of the handset.
The LG G8X ThinQ was made available with a price tag of Rs 19,990 (~$272) at the beginning of the sale. It is now listed for Rs 21,990 (~$300) on the retailer site. The calculation of selling of 1.75+ lakh handset was done by taking into account the Rs 350 crore figure and the Rs 19,990 initial pricing of the device.
At present, the LG G8X ThinQ is out of stock at Flipkart. Those who have missed out on the sale can visit Flipkart today at 8 PM for the next sale. The G8X ThinQ comes in Black color and it has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Sales offer include up to Rs 16,400 exchange discount, 5 percent discount through Axis Bank Buzz credit card, 5 percent unlimited cash back through Flipkart Axis Bank credit card. It can be also availed through Rs 2,444 per month no-cost EMI.
The LG G8X ThinQ has a 6.4-inch FullVision OLED screen with a waterdrop notch. The 19.5:9 aspect ratio display offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform is present under the hood of the device. It is loaded with Android 10 OS and has a microSD card slot for additional storage.
The G8X ThinQ has a front camera of 32-megapixel and a 12-megapixel + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) dual-camera system on its back. The device is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0. It is a MIL-STD-810 and IP68 rated device that comes with support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C, in-screen fingerprint reader, stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The Dual Screen accessory for the smartphone has a 6.4-inch OLED FullVision Display with support for a Full HD+ resolution and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It has an additional 2.1-inch monochromatic display for viewing notifications.
Anker has launched the PowerHouse II 400. The device is a multi-functional portable power station that can charge a wide range of AC/DC compliant devices ranging from smartphones, tablets, to drilling machine. The product will open for presale in China on October 21 for 2599 yuan but outside China, it carries a price tag of $359.99 and is available on Amazon.
The Anker PowerHouse II 400 portable power station has a capacity of 388Wh and a total power of 500W+. It is equipped with several interfaces which include AC/DC interface, car charger (cigarette lighter port, USB-A, and USB-C port. The USB-C port has a maximum output of 60W.
According to Anker, the electric power station can charge the MacBook Air 2020 to 50% in 40 minutes. In addition, the AC port can be used directly to power rice cookers, electric kettles, projectors, refrigerators and other devices. It is said to output sine wave current, which is stable and continuous.
Anker mobile battery charger has four self-charging modes, wall charging, car charging, and solar charging. Wall charging takes 6.5 hours, USB-C charging takes 7.5 hours, and solar charging takes 7 hours. The solar charging panel needs to be purchased separately.
A mysterious Gionee phone with G7820LY has appeared in the database of the TENAA telecom authority of China. What is interesting about the listing is that the phone carries support for 5G connectivity. While the final product name of the device is a mystery, it appears that the G7802LY could be landing soon in China as the company’s first 5G capable smartphone.
Gionee G7820LY specifications
The Gionee G7820LY smartphone has 163.6 x 75.5 x 9.7mm dimensions and it weighs 168.7 grams. The listing states that the phone will be available in China in grey-blue color. The mid-range phone has a 6.52-inch display with a waterdrop notch. The screen supports an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The right edge of the G7802LY has a volume rocker and a power key.
The TENAA listing is not clear about the camera configurations of the Gionee G7820LY smartphone. It states that the phone has a 5-megapixel / 8-megapixel / 13-megapixel front-facing camera. The rear side of the phone has a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel or 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel or 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. The G7802LY has a grey colored polycarbonate rate and a blue color fingerprint sensor.
The phone is mentioned in RAM variants such as 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8GB. Its storage editions are 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB. Probably, each of these three variants could be equipped with different camera setups.
The G7820LY smartphone is fueled by the 2.0GHz + 1.8GHz octa-core processor. Probably, it could be equipped with a UNISOC T7510 5G chipset. Since it is just an assumption, readers are required to wait for newer reports to know which processor powers the device. It has a 4,900mAh rated battery. The handset does not seem to support fast charging. The handset is preinstalled with Android 9 Pie OS.
Huawei is all set to launch its next-generation Mate-series flagship smartphones on 22nd October — the Huawei Mate 40 lineup. The devices will come powered by the company’s own Kirin 9000 chipset.
Ahead of the official launch of the smartphones, most of the details have already been leaked online. Now, details about the Kirin 9000 chipset has surfaced online, shedding light on the graphics part.
Kirin9000 GPU uses Mali G78 MP24, yes, 24, the highest specification, but the frequency is not high, so the results are not very good. pic.twitter.com/yfJP0a8GFH
As per the latest information shared by well-known leaker Ice Universe through a benchmark screenshot, the upcoming Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000 SoC is seen sporting a 24-core GPU. It is noted that the Mali G78-MP24 GPU is clocked at lower frequencies to distribute the load and keep devices power efficient.
Last week, the chipset appeared on AnTuTu benchmarking platform, which revealed that it scored 693K+, almost on-par with the Samsung Exynos 1080 SoC but posted better results when it comes to the graphics processing.
The Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000 will be up against the Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 SoC and the Samsung Exynos 1080 SoC, both of which are expected to be powering the smartphones launching next year.
Huawei has been facing a lot of issues lately in terms of the supply chain because of the sanctions imposed by the United States. As a result, the company has a limited number of Kirin 9000 chipsets and the SoC could also be the company’s last flagship chipset, at least for the time being.
The Huawei Mate 40 Pro is expected to feature a 6.76-inch OLED display with 2722 x 1344 pixels resolution and a pill-shaped cutout for housing the front-facing sensors. It is likely to come with up to 12GB of RAM.
The smartphone will have a triple-camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 20MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP telephoto zoom camera. It will have 5x optical zoom and support for 8K video recording.
It supports Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and Wi-Fi 6 in terms of connectivity. Running Android 10-based EMUI 11, the device packs a 4,400mAh battery with support for 65W fast wired charging via a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port that can fully charge the device in under one hour.
A new mid-range 5G smartphone by ZTE that has an 8012N model number has been approved by China’s TENAA telecom authority. While the identity of the phone is under wraps, it is likely that this device could be arriving in China as the next Blade series smartphone. The TENAA listing has revealed its images and specifications
The ZTE 8012N images at TENAA shows that it has a teardrop notch display. The right side of the phone is flanked with buttons for controlling volume and power. The backside of the device has curved edges and being a budget phone, it seems to be equipped with a polycarbonate rear. A traditional fingerprint scanner and a rectangle-camera module that houses three cameras and an LED flash can be seen on the backside of the phone. Appearance-wise, it resembles the ZTE Blade A7s 2020 (model number ZTE 8010) smartphone.
The ZTE 8012N’s screen size is not mentioned in the TENAA listing. The handset measures 165.9 x 75.8 x 8.9mm and it weighs 188 grams. The device is equipped with a 3,900mAh rated capacity battery. It appears that there is no support for fast charging on the phone.
An octa-core processor that clocks at 2GHz is present under the hood of the ZTE 8012N. It will be coming to Chinese markets in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM choices and storage options like 64 GB and 128 GB. There is a microSD card slot onboard for extra storage.
The ZTE 8012N is preinstalled with Android 10 OS. The phone features a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The rear-facing camera setup includes a 48-megapixel main shooter, an 8-megapixel secondary lens, and the third camera of 2-megapixel. In China, the ZTE 8012N could be made available in colors like dark blue, blue gradient, and pink gradient.
In terms of specs too, the ZTE 8012N is similar to the Blade A7s 2020. What sets the two devices apart is that the 8012N is a 5G device and it has a 48-megapixel main camera, whereas the Blade A7s 2020 is a 4G phone with a 16-megapixel primary camera. The other specs on both phones appear to be identical.
Last year, in December, Xiaomi had launched the Mi Watch Color as a watered-down variant of the Mi Watch. Today, as expected, the company has launched a new variant in its home market — Mi Watch Color Sports Edition.
The Xiaomi Mi Watch Color Sports Edition has been priced at 699 yuan, which is approximately $105. It will be available for pre-order from today and during the pre-sale period, it will be available for 649 yuan, which is about $97. The company will start shipping the device from 1st November.
The highlight of this newly announced smartwatch is that it comes with a SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen detection, a feature that was missing in the original model launched last year.
The smartwatch features a 1.39-inch HD AMOLED display that supports Always-On mode. It seems that the company has added 120 watch faces on the device and has added support for 117 sports mode to track fitness and health-related activities.
Apart from the SpO2 detector, there’s also an ultra-wide-range heart rate sensor and the device comes packed with a new high-end GPS chip to track movements. Along with Bluetooth 5.0, it also supports NFC for connectivity.
The device is powered by a 420mAh battery and the company claims that it can provide 16 days of usage on a single charge. The Xiaomi Mi Watch Color Sports Edition comes in three colors options — Black, Blue, and White while the straps come in six different colors.
The Galaxy Note 20 series was the star-of-the -pack product released in August this year. But apart from the flagship smartphone. Samsung also announced a retinue of products which includes the Galaxy Fit2 wearable and the iconic wireless charging pad dubbed Wireless Charging Trio.
The Galaxy Note 20 was instantly available for pre-order but other products have been rolling out gradually in markets. The Samsung Galaxy Fit2 and Wireless Charging Trio are now available in the US. The company has also quietly introduced two new colours of the Galaxy Buds Live.
The Galaxy Fit 2 which comes in Red (Samsung calls it Scarlet) and Black, is available at the Samsung website and B&H Photo for $60. On the other hand, the Samsung Wireless Charging Trio will only be available on Samsung’s official US store. It comes in White and Black and will be sold for $90.
Samsung has equally introduced a Blue and Mystic Red variant of the Galaxy Buds Live. The bean-shaped TWS earbuds were initially launched in Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze, and Mystic White. The price remains unchanged and is available for $160 on Amazon and $170 on the Samsung store.
As a reminder, the Galaxy Fit2 brings upgrades in terms of battery life, and a bigger display compared to the Galaxy Fit. The design is similar to the predecessor with a rectangular display but it features a bigger 1.1-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 126 x 294 pixels. The material used is TPU. That said, despite the size, Fit2 weighs lesser at 21g compared to Fit’s 23g.
It features a 1.1-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 126×294 pixels. This is slightly higher compared to 0.95-inch on the predecessor. Samsung says the display has a color depth of up to 16M pixels. Under the hood, it has 2MB RAM and 32MB internal memory. The smart ban features sensors such as Photoplethysmography, Accelerometer, Gyro and also supports Bluetooth 5.1. The smart and gets its interface from FreeRTOS(Real-Time Operating System) and packs a 159mAh battery which Samsung says can deliver up to 15 days of battery life on a single charge.
On its part, the Wireless Charging Trio is a successor to the Wireless Charing Duo which was launched way back in 2018. It is capable of charging a maximum of three different devices at the same time. The pad has a rectangular shape and has a round cutout on one side where a Galaxy Watch3 will fit perfectly. The charging pad utilises the Qi charging standard. It supports 9W fast wireless charging and 5W normal wireless charging. You can also use the 7.5W Qi wireless charging function to quickly charge a compatible iPhone. The charging board has three status LED lights and a special magnetic stand, which can charge the Galaxy smartwatch. It is available in black and white colors.
With the launch of the iPhone XS smartphone in 2018, Apple finally added support for dual SIM connectivity, thanks to the addition of the eSIM feature. This enables users to use one physical SIM and one digital SIM for connectivity.
The company has kept the eSIM feature for all the iPhones launched since 2018 and the newly launched Apple iPhone 12 models, which are the company’s first phones to have 5G support, also have dual SIM connectivity.
But, the 5G connectivity isn’t available in the dual SIM mode on the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro models at launch, as per the internal training documents for Apple employees shared on Reddit and MacRumorshas confirmed it to be authentic.
The document from the company reads: “When using two lines in Dual SIM mode, 5G data isn’t supported on either line and will fall back to 4G LTE. If customers are using eSIM only and are on a 5G supported carrier and service plan, they’ll have 5G access.”
However, it seems that the company is planning to enable 5G support in Dual SIM mode through a software update later this year. Till then, the eSIM customers will have to remove the physical SIM from their phones to access the 5G network.
Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are already up for pre-orders and shipments are slated to begin this week. The other models in the lineup — iPhone 12 Mini and 12 Pro Max will be up for pre-order this Friday and being shipments from 6th November.
A couple of months ago, Xiaomi launched the Redmi K30 Ultra smartphone in its home market China, marking the 10-year anniversary of the company. Soon after the announcement, the company officially started selling the smartphone.
While the phone comes in four variants, not all the models were made available for purchase. Today, the 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage variant went on sale in China for a price of 2,499 yuan, which is roughly $374.
For those who are unaware, the device comes in four variants — 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 8GB + 512GB, priced at 1,999 yuan (~$299), 2,199 yuan (~$329), 2,499 yuan (~$374), and 2,999 yuan (~$449) respectively.
As for the specifications, the Redmi K30 Ultra features a 6.67-inch Samsung AMOLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, HDR10+ support, 120Hz refresh rate, and 92.7 percent screen-to-body ratio.
Under the hood, the device comes powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ 5G chipset. It is built using a 7nm process and packs the latest high-performance ARM Cortex-A77 and Mali-G77 cores. The device supports SA/NSA dual-mode 5G as well as dual 5G standby.
In the camera department, there’s a quad-camera setup on the back that includes a 64-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5-megapixel tele-macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The phone is also optimized for gaming as it comes with dual Hyper Engine 2.0 and Game Turbo optimization engines. It also has a 3,495mm² ultra-large area vapor chamber along with a graphene + graphite 3D heat dissipation system.
It runs the Android 10 operating system with the company’s MIUI 12 on top. The phone is powered by a 4,500mAh battery along with support for 33W fast charging technology.
To check out our review of the Redmi K30 Ultra, click here.
Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has launched a new gallium nitride adapter dubbed Adol GaN adapter. The charging adapter comes with a maximum power output of 65W and has the 2C 1A interface. It is priced at 199 yuan (~$29).
Just like other GaN chargers in the market, ASUS Adol 65W GaN charger is 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.
The ASUS Adol Gallium Nitride Adapter comes with a three-port design which includes dual USB-C ports and a USB-A port. It equally supports PD3.0 protocol and has a maximum output power of 65W.
In terms of the design, the adapter uses a foldable plug design. The adapter weighs around 120g and has a dimension of 29×43×66mm.
In addition, ASUS also simultaneously launched an Adol Type-C 100W fast charging data cable, which supports 5A current and is priced at just 29 yuan (~$4).
Intel has reached a deal with South Korean company SK Hynix to sell its flash-memory business for about $9 billion in an all-cash deal. With this, the U.S.-based chipset maker has moved away from the memory business as the flash memory pricing is on the decline.
As per the deal, SK Hynix is planning to buy most of Intel’s memory business, which also includes memory manufacturing operations in Dalian, China. However, Intel will keep the Optane line of memory products, which is developed in partnership with Micron Technology.
The deal is pending government approval, and both the companies are expecting it to close by late next year. In a statement, Intel CEO Bob Swan said “For Intel, this transaction will allow us to further prioritize our investments in differentiated technology.”
With this acquisition, South Korea-based SK Hynix will become one of the largest NAND memory makers in the world. As per the report from TrendForce, SK Hynix and Intel had a combined market share of 20 percent in Q2 2020, behind Samsung which accounted for 30 percent of the market.
Intel has said that the company plans to invest the deal’s proceeds in building its presence in fast-growing areas like artificial intelligence and 5G networking. Bob Swan said, “this transaction will allow us to further prioritize our investments in differentiated technology where we can play a bigger role in the success of our customers and deliver attractive returns to our stockholders.”
The semiconductor industry has been seeing major developments in terms of acquisitions as the companies are now aiming to dominate the market. Last year, Apple acquired Intel’s smartphone modem business. Last month, NVIDIA announced that it is acquiring ARM Holdings from SoftBank Group for $40 billion.
It was recently revealed that the SM-A025F and SM-M025F model numbers belong to the two upcoming entry-level phones from Samsung. The SM-A025F is expected to arrive as the Galaxy A02, whereas the SM-M025F model number belongs to the Galaxy M02. Both phones were recently certified by the Bluetooth SIG authority. A new report by MySmartPricereveals that the Galaxy M02 has emerged in the Geekbench benchmarking platform.
The Geekbench 5 listing reveals that the Galaxy M02 has scored 108 in the single-core test and 486 in the multi-core test. While it is not mentioned explicitly in the Geekbench listing, it is believed that the phone is fueled by the Snapdragon 450. The SoC is mentioned with its base frequency of 1.80GHz.
The Geekbench listing further shows that the Galaxy M02 has 3 GB of RAM and it runs on Android 10 OS. At present, there is no information available on the other specs of the device. Apart from bagging Bluetooth certification, the Galaxy M02 has also been approved by the Wi-Fi Alliance authority in the past.
The Galaxy M02 will be replacing the Galaxy M01 that went official in June this year. Now that the Galaxy M02 model has received important certifications, it may launch as early as next month.
Samsung Galaxy M01 specifications
The Samsung Galaxy M01 came with a 5.71-inch HD+ Infinity-V TFT screen with a waterdrop notch. It was driven by the Snapdragon 439 chipset and 3 GB of RAM. It came with built-in storage of 32 GB and a microSD card slot for more storage. The device housed a 4,000mAh battery. For photography, it featured a 5-megapixel selfie camera and a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system.
LG Velvet took the industry by storm earlier this year when it was announced as it came with a design that indicated the tech giant’s resolve to rethink its product lineup. Apart from the physical design, the LG UX interface was replaced by Velvet UI on the smartphone. LG Electronics has now reportedly announced that the Velvet UI will be expanded to its budget models. Under this arrangement, smartphones such as the LG Q51 and Q61 will get the UI within the year, the company is reported to have stated.
Apart from the Q-series, the company had earlier indicated that it will push the Velvet interface to the older generation of flagship models. The company has been criticized in the past for neglecting older launches, but it seems that LG is mending its ways. The devices set to receive the update includes the V50 ThinQ, V50S ThinQ, V40 ThinQ, V35 ThinQ, G8 ThinQ, and G7 ThinQ.
LG Velvet’s UI doesn’t really represent a super drastic change from LG UX. Apart from the change in the naming, the new UI also features a few tweaks in the interface like notification bar color customization, volume adjustment settings, and a new pop-up window during a call. It seems that the smartphone maker is dropping the UX naming in favor of the Velvet UI. But there is no official confirmation of that.
LG doesn’t really hold the best record when it comes to supporting its old devices in terms of software updates. The Velvet UI may represent a change of direction not just in its smartphone designs but on the software end, considering that some of the models that have been announced to get the proposed update stretch back to those launched in 2018 like the V35 ThinQ.
Apple launched its new smartwatch lineup and, for the first time, it contains an affordable variant: the Apple Watch SE. Given its affordable price, the new wearable will compete with several other devices from other manufacturers. One of its main rivals is the OPPO Watch as it is in the global market with the Wear OS operating system based on Android. It has the same square-shaped form factor and similar features. If you need something more sport-centric, then there is also Huawei Watch Fit. Which one is the best smartwatch worth the money asked? Let’s discover it together in this comparison between OPPO Watch, Watch SE, and Huawei Watch Fit.
My favorite design belongs to the OPPO Watch (especially in its 41 mm version because it is more compact): it has a curved display and it is very elegant. On the other hand, Huawei Watch Fit is the most original one with its rectangle-shaped display. But the silver medal when it comes to the look goes to the Apple Watch SE: it is similar to the OPPO Watch, but it has a flat display. Someone may prefer the Watch SE due to the presence of a crown instead of physical keys: it is a matter of tastes. In each case, you get a waterproof design with water resistance up to 5 ATM.
Display
Besides getting a very elegant design, with the OPPO Watch, you also get an amazing display. In its 46 mm version, the smartwatch comes with a wide 1.91-inch panel with 100 percent DCI P3 coverage and a high resolution of 402 x 476 pixels. Even the Apple Watch SE has a great display with its 1000 nits peak brightness and Retina LTPO OLED technology. Further, it supports 3D Touch with sensors that can recognize the pressure level of your finger. Huawei Watch Fit has an inferior display to the OPPO Watch and the Watch SE in terms of image quality, but it has a very interesting rectangle-shaped form factor that improves usability.
Specs & Software
The OPPO Watch has the most powerful chipset and 1 GB of RAM, while the Apple Watch SE has the highest amount of internal storage (32 GB). Huawei Watch Fit has the weakest hardware department and it does not need powerful hardware because it comes with a proprietary OS. OPPO Watch runs Wear OS based on Android, while Watch SE has watchOS. In terms of features, OPPO Watch and Apple Watch SE are actually better: the former is better if paired with Android devices, while the latter is better with iPhones. OPPO Watch and Apple Watch SE have several preinstalled applications and you can download more through the official stores. Huawei Watch Fit has a proprietary OS and it is inferior to its rivals in terms of features, but it supports more sports mode and it is a better smartwatch for sports lovers. If sport is not your only priority, then you should choose either OPPO Watch or Apple Watch SE.
Sensors and connectivity
As mentioned above, Huawei Watch Fit is a better smartwatch for sports not only for its higher amount of sports modes but also because it has the SpO2 sensor. On the other hand, OPPO Watch and Apple Watch SE offer very accurate measurements, but they lack SpO2 tracking. With all of these smartwatches, you get a GPS module, but only the Apple Watch SE and OPPO Watch have cellular connectivity. Note that cellular connectivity is optional on the Watch SE and the OPPO Watch: you have to buy a more expensive variant in order to get it.
Huawei Watch Fit is the king of battery life as it lasts up to 10 days on a single charge. With the OPPO Watch and the Apple Watch SE, you can only get one day of battery life.
Price
OPPO Watch 41 mm is priced at €249/$300 in the global market (the price varies depending on the market), while Apple Watch SE costs €309/$279 in its base 40 mm variant. For the Huawei Watch Fit, you need just €129,90/$150. For everything but sports, OPPO Watch and Apple Watch SE are better wearable devices than Huawei Watch Fit. The former has a better display and design, while the latter has a more mature operating system.
OPPO Watch vs Apple Watch SE vs Huawei Watch Fit: PRO and CONS
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