Xiaomi-owned Zimi Corporation is the manufacturer behind the popular ZMI brand of charging accessories such as power banks, cables, and chargers. Today, the company took to Weibo to announce the date for its annual Autumn product launch.
As revealed by the Weibo post, the event has been set for Thursday, October 15 in Nanjing and will begin at 14:00 hrs. The post also includes a large poster that shows three quadrilaterals with purple light shining through them.
A text on the poster reads “Listen To The Future” which hints at the possible launch of an audio-related product, probably a smart speaker of some sort.
POCO C3 came up as the first POCO smartphone in the entry-level segment. At the moment, Xiaomi has a lot of last-generation entry-level handsets. There are so many devices that it is very hard for non-expert people to recognize which one is the best for their actual needs. That is the reason why we decided to publish a comparison between three entry-level phones by Xiaomi. The first is the POCO C3, while the others are Redmi phones: Redmi 9i and Redmi 9 Prime. You can find all of these devices in the Indian market at very affordable prices.
Xiaomi POCO C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9i vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
Triple 13 + 2 + 2 MP f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
5 MP f/2.2 front camera
Quad 13 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP f/2.2, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
5020 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Design
While the front side is pretty much the same, POCO C3, Redmi 9i and Redmi 9 Prime have different back covers. All are built with plastic materials, but they have a different look. Given that it comes with just one camera, the Redmi 9i has a cleaner back, but the camera module of the POCO C3 remains small, even though it contains three sensors. The Redmi 9 Prime looks less elegant due to its bigger camera module including a fingerprint reader, but it has better color variants: as you can see in the render, it is available in gradient colors. Last but not least, Redmi 9 Prime has a water-repellent design.
Display
Do not expect a huge quality from these devices when it comes to the displays. Just like most of the entry-level phones, POCO C3 and Redmi 9i have a below-average HD+ resolution. But the Redmi 9 Prime has a Full HD+ panel and it is actually able to provide a higher definition, as well as a high brightness. Further, it has the Gorilla Glass 3 protection making the front panel sturdier. In each case, you get IPS panels with no astonishing color reproduction, but all of them are sufficient displays.
Specs & Software
Even when it comes to the hardware, Redmi 9 Prime wins the comparison. The reason is simple: it has a better chipset. We are talking about the Helio G80 by MediaTek, definitely superior to the Helio G35 found on the POCO C3. Further, it has more internal storage: up to 128 GB in the most expensive variant. The POCO C3 takes the silver medal with its Helio G35 paired with up to 4 GB of RAM. Redmi 9i loses with its Helio G25, but it runs MIUI 12 out of the box like the POCO C3, while Redmi 9 Prime is still based on the MIUI 11 as it is an older device.
Camera
The best camera phone of the trio is again the Redmi 9 Prime which sports a 13 MP quad camera paired with an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a pair of sensors with 5 and 2 MP resolutions for macro and depth calculation. POCO C3 lowers the macro camera to 2 MP and lacks the ultrawide sensor, but it has the same main sensor as the Redmi 9 Prime. Even the Redmi 9i has the same 13 MP sensor, but it lacks secondary cameras. Redmi 9 Prime is also the best selfie phone thanks to an 8 MP snapper.
Battery
POCO C3, Redmi 9 Prime, and Redmi 9i all feature 5000 mAh batteries, but the Redmi 9 Prime has a shorter battery life because it has a display with a higher resolution. The battery king should be Redmi 9i because it has a display with lower brightness, but it naturally depends on the usage.
Price
Redmi 9i is priced at less than Rs. 10,000 ($130) in India, Redmi 9 Prime costs Rs. 10,299 ($140) in its base variant and POCO C3 is priced at Rs. 7,499 (appr. $103). While the POCO C3 provides the highest value for money, the Redmi 9 Prime wins this comparison thanks to its better display and cameras, as well as a stronger chipset.
Come Tuesday, October 13, Xiaomi India plans to expand its Mi Lifestyle product lineup. A teaser shared on Twitter by the official Xiaomi India account hints that the product is a face mask.
The mask launching on Tuesday won’t be the first Xiaomi has announced in India. Back in January 2019, it launched the Mi AirPOP PM2.5 Anti-Pollution Mask. The mask is currently listed as out of stock on the Xiaomi India website. Also, the Mi AirPOP PM2.5 Anti-Pollution Mask doesn’t protect against coronavirus, so there is a chance this new mask does and meets the KN95 standard.
Following the pandemic, we have seen a few manufacturers enter into the mask production business. Apple now designs and produces its own masks for its employees and LG announced a rechargeable mask back in August at IFA 2020. However, Xiaomi has been making masks for more than four years now. In China, which has several polluted cities, it offers a variety of masks for both adults and kids. We do not think the mask launching on Tuesday is for kids but we won’t be surprised if it announces one for children in the near future.
Backward compatibility is a phrase that you see often when a new generation console is released. What it means in the simplest of terms is if a new game console supports games from the previous generation. Sony has released a blog post explaining how it will work on the PlayStation 5 (PS5).
When the PlayStation 5 goes on sale next month, its catalog of games will be very small but the good news is that, for those who own the PlayStation 4, they will be able to play their current catalog of games on the new game console. These games include exclusives such as The Last of Us Part II and Ghost of Tsushima.
When the PlayStation 5 launches this November, more than 99 percent of the 4000+ games available on PS4 will be playable on PS5 – Hideaki Nishino (SVP, Platform Planning and Management)
We all know the PS5 comes in two versions – an all-digital version and a version with a Blu-ray disc drive. According to the post, the mode of playing PS4 games will differ on both.
For the digital edition of the console, users will be able to play the digital edition of their compatible PS4 games on the PS5 Digital Edition. These games include those they already bought or those they plan to purchase on the PlayStation Store on the PS4, PS5, web, or via the PlayStation mobile app. Those who have PS4 discs but pick up the PS5 digital Edition will not be able to play their disc-based games on the console.
If you pick up the PS5 with a drive, you will be able to play the digital version of the games you bought on it. If you also have disc-based games, you will also be able to pop them in the drive and play. Sony advises that users update their consoles to the latest version and also apply any game patches available. Supported games for both versions of the PS5 include PlayStation VR games too.
It doesn’t end there. The PS4 games you play on the PS5 will have a different experience. They will load faster and also take advantage of Game Boost for better and more stable frame rates. The post also says that these games will take advantage of some of the new console’s new UX features but doesn’t explain which ones. Users will also be able to move game saves (based on developer decision) from the PS4 to PS5 using LAN cables, WiFi, external storage USB, and cloud storage for those who have a PS Plus account.
Sony says not all games will work and have released a list of unsupported games (below). To make it easier, games that do not work with the PS5 will have a description that says “PS4 only” on the PlayStation Store. Also, supported games may exhibit errors or unexpected behavior when played on the PS5, and certain features such as the SHARE menu, tournaments feature, In-Game Live, and PS4 Second Screen app don’t work with the PS5.
PS4 games not compatible with the PS5
DWVR
Afro Samurai 2 Revenge of Kuma Volume One
TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2
Just Deal With It!
Shadow Complex Remastered
Robinson: The Journey
We Sing
Hitman Go: Definitive Edition
Shadwen
Joe’s Diner
The PS4 games you play on the PS5 can be played with the DualShock 4 controller, the DualSense controller of the PS5, and licensed third-party controllers. For PS VR games, you also need the PS VR headset, a PS Camera that needs to be bought separately, and a PS camera adaptor. Officially-licensed racing wheels, arcade sticks, and flight sticks will work with compatible PS4 games on the PS5 and also with PS5 games, however, the DualShock 4 controller can’t work for PS5 games.
More details about the PS5’s backward compatibility and how to get your PS4 games on the new console are explained here.
Huawei‘s proprietary Hongmeng (Harmony) OS won’t find its way into smartphones any time soon but the company is rapidly expanding the use cases. A reliable blogger has now hinted that Huawei is about to release a car smart screen, equipped with Hongmeng OS system.
Last year, Huawei’s consumer business CEO Yu Chengdong disclosed that Huawei’s smart screen strategy covers four scenarios: home, office, car, and sports. Earlier in September, Huawei Electric Technology Co., Ltd. was established with a registered capital of 250 million yuan, and Huawei holds 100% of the shares. The company’s business scope includes engineering and technology research and test development; manufacture and sales of smart car equipment.
During this year’s Huawei Developer Conference 2020 (HDC), Huawei held the HMS for Car Smart Mobility Sub-forum with the theme of “Exploring a Better Digital Car Life”, introduced HMS for Car’s new smart car cloud service solution. The company is also working with car manufacturers such as Volvo and Hongqi, as well as Beep partners such as Liebili, Tongcheng Travel, Deep Love Listening, and Jidou gave speeches.
Huawei said that HMS for Car can also realize the interconnection and intercommunication of mobile phones, watches, speakers, smart screens and other devices with car data, and will create a full-scene smart travel experience.
As refreshing as it sounds, the Taiwanese Semiconductor giant TSMC has reportedly got a license from the US for supplying chips to Huawei. Before you take a breather and think about the turn of fortunes, this license for TSMC seems to have a twist.
As per a report from sina.com(via PhoneArena), sources familiar to them say that the license covers only mature process nodes. And not the latest ones that TSMC(Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) uses for the fabrication of mobile chips. ‘Mature’ sometimes denotes the old or the one that is in the past. If we look from this perspective, older process nodes like 28nm or higher are reportedly on the list.
If the report turns out to be true, it’s a really bad news for Huawei as all modern-day chips are based on 10nm, 7nm, 5nm, etc. That said, the company has likely stocked enough of Kirin 9000 SoCs for the Huawei Mate 40 series launch this month. But it is a big question of how the company will survive post this as most of the fabs have abandoned the Chinese giant after September 15. That said, both Huawei and TSMC are yet to officially say a word.
Huawei had entered a ‘survival mode‘ as the above-mentioned date got closer. After stockpiling enough chips, the company is looking for options to be in the game. However, the US seems to have locked all the doors at least for the moment. For TSMC though, there might be smiles in the camp. It recently reported a 14.7% QoQ increase in revenue for Q3 2020.
While that’s most likely due to Huawei’s raid of chips, a 21.65% YoY increase compared to 2019 is staggering. A recent financial report from TSMC says the revenue is 84.488 billion yuan($73.9 million USD) breaking last year’s Q4 record. But we know the dust has settled now. And although it sorted out the vacant fabs with orders from Apple, it has lost one of its big customers.
Previously, few rumors said that TSMC agreed to build a factory in Arizona, USA, expecting something in return. However, Keith Krach, US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, quashed the allegations. The report finally says that the US will not totally reprimand Huawei. This is evident with reports of the country granting licenses to AMD and Intel. But the damage seems to have already been done by checkmating Huawei with mobile and 5G base station chips.
Global TV shipments have bloomed in the Q3 of 2020 according to a report. Samsung tops the chart with more than double the shipments while TCL gains a massive YoY increase.
Market research TrendForce mentions that a total of 62.5 million TV units were shipped globally in Q3 2020. This makes it gain a 38% rise QoQ (Quater on Quarter), and an improved 12% YoY (Year on Year). In Countries like North America, the growth is 20% YoY between January-August, 2020. And companies like Samsung, LG, TCL reportedly reaped benefits out of the pandemic. Amongst them, TCL saw the biggest leap with a whopping 57% YoY increase, shipping 7.33 million units totally in Q3 2020. The report says because of the longer quarantine period, TCL’s altered strategy of using in-house panels, aggressive pricing helped it.
However, Samsung leads the Global TV shipments with 14.3 million units in Q3. This is more than double the shipments it did in the last quarter. LG is surprisingly in second place though it recorded the least YoY growth. HiSense and Xiaomi from China capture the rest of the places behind TCL which sits at 3rd overall. That said, the report says that if demand continues to rise in Q4, the shipments will increase by another 4% to 64.53 million units.
Credit: TrendForce
And total TV shipments in 2020 will stand at 216.09 million units, which will be a 0.8% decrease YoY compared to 2019 if the situation turns out the way TrendForce predicts. Also, it’s obvious that the slump in percentage is due to various factors including the Global pandemic. Nonetheless, a drop of less than 1% will be an impressive comeback.
However, there is a caveat. As per the report, prices of TV panels rose 50% QoQ for 32-inch HD panels and 41% for 55-inch UHD panels in Q3. Although companies reportedly swallowed the profits to reach the shipment targets, they will have to adapt to the price hikes in Q4. That is to ensure they get steady supply from manufacturers as it could rise 15-20% more for both 32 & 55-inches.
Smartwatches are one of the most convenient pieces of technology that one can have on hand. Amazfit is one such smartwatch producer that offers everything from heart rate monitors to multiple application compatibilities in their products. Taking it a step further, Gearbest has decided to raise the bar and offer discounts on 3 of the brand’s intelligent and intuitive pieces of kit. Amazfit GTS, Amazfit Verge Lite, and Amazfit T-Rex are being sold at a discounted price of up to 59% off for a limited time frame.
All three of these Amazfit smartwatches boast common features like heart-rate monitoring to keep the user updated on any irregularities, GPS and calorie tracker, and weather forecast system. Their large touchscreen displays offer a vivid view, while the IOS, Android, and BlueTooth compatibility allow versatile connectivity. The band of these smartwatches is made from silicone to keep the user comfortable. However, what sets them apart is the distinctive features that they have to suit individual preferences.
Amazfit GTS smartwatch boasts a 1.65-inch 341 PPI AMOLED display with customizable widgets to offer a personalized view. The watch vibrates to alert the user of any notifications. This piece features a 28nm ultra-low power consumption Sony GPS chip that offers up to 14-day battery life, making it an ideal outdoor companion. With a sleek metallic design, the Amazfit GTS smartwatch can easily resist minor bumps while exuding a minimalist appeal.
The Amazfit Verge Lite is built to meet all sports monitoring requirements and features 7 sports modes to track distance and time of activities like outdoor running, treadmill, and walking. The user can also enjoy listening to their favorite songs with a remote music function. Featuring up to 20-day standby time after a full charge, this smartwatch is sure to keep up with the user’s adventurous lifestyle.
Taking it up a notch, the Amazfit T-Rex has a military standard (MIL-STD-810) with up to 12 certifications to withstand various environmental extremes. This smartwatch can easily resist temperatures ranging from 70°C to -40°C, along with dampness. Featuring large metallic buttons on the side, this Amazfit smart watch allows convenient operation in various outdoor conditions. A high-end Sony GPS chip with 40-hour continuous working time enables the user to track the activity of that time frame.
Each of these Amazfit smartwatches come with numerous color variants for the user to choose from. To enjoy a discount of up to 59% on smartwatches like Amazfit GTS, Amazfit Verge Lite, and Amazfit T-Rex, readers can visit the Gearbest website.
Pakistan has joined the bandwagon of countries in banning the short video platform, TikTok. Accordingly, the country’s telecom regulator PTA(Pakistan Telecommunication Authority) has blocked the app in the country on Friday(October 9). The reason is the failure in neutralizing the “immoral and indecent” content on the platform.
According to a report by Reuters, the PTA spokesperson, TikTok reportedly has 20 million active users in Pakistan. Also, it is the third most downloaded App in the country in the last 12 months according to Sensor Tower. The ban didn’t out of the blue as the company was reportedly warned back in July. And, officials reportedly demanded an effective mechanism for getting rid of the obscene content on the platform. However, looks like TikTok didn’t take enough measures to satisfy the officials.
Instead, the officials have reportedly been getting complaints from various sections of society regarding the vulgarity of content on TikTok. Add to this, Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s directions to PTA only speeded up the process. Reacting to this TikTok says it will the law in every country and is reportedly in touch with PTA to work things out. PTA also says that it is ready to review the ban. That is if TikTok puts a satisfactory mechanism in place to moderate unlawful content.
Pakistan, which has more customary social practices, has not only blocked TikTok but five other dating apps including Tinder and Grindr. Having said, it joins a list of countries including India, USA who have already blocked it. Although other countries cite security and data theft as reasons, Pakistan’s intention seems to be something else.
However, Global rights Watchdogs Amnesty International says people of Pakistan are denied the right to express in the name of vulgarity. Let’s wait and see if TikTok pleases PTA to get back into business.
Funtouch OS is the Android skin that ships with Vivo phones and at the moment, the newest version is Funtouch OS 11. The new skin is available on the Vivo V20 but there has not been a proper unveiling of the new skin yet. While we wait for that to happen, Vivo has revealed features of the new skin on its Hong Kong website.
The new Funtouch OS 11 brings a number of new features and keeps a mostly white design. As you can see in the image above, Vivo is going for a uniform look with its apps. The apps all have a white backdrop while the texts and shapes are in black and blue.
Vivo has offered the Always On Display feature for a while now and Funtouch OS 11 brings improvements. Users will be able to choose from different customization options that offer lots of colors and dynamic light effects.
The Gallery app is also getting a new album called Memories. Photos under memories are grouped according to time, location, events, and even intimacy level (read relationships). Another feature is AI Editor which makes it easier to edit videos. Users will be able to use the AI Editor to identify the main characters and highlight key moments.
Another feature that comes with Funtouch OS 11 is iManager. This is an app that provides a summary of the details of your phone including performance. There is also a security scan feature that not only checks for viruses, trojan horses, and dangerous files and apps but also provides solutions to easily remove them.
Funtouch OS 11 also has S-capture, a feature that brings more features to screen capturing. Users will now be able to take screenshots using shapes, the lasso mode in addition to the default rectangular mode. They will also be able to doodle on screenshots. The screen recording feature will also be able to record audio wither with the user’s microphone so you can provide commentary for games or make tutorial videos.
There is also an Ultra Game Mode that includes features such as Game Picture-in-Picture that allows you to launch an app (messages and chat apps) in a floating window mode while playing a game. Another feature is Esports mode which blocks alerts during gameplay for a more immersive experience. Vivo also says there is a real-time adaptive frame rate that boosts game performance.
At the moment, Vivo is yet to announce a roll-out schedule for the new UI but we expect more details will surface before the end of the year.
Google’s Pixel 5 is the most affordable flagship from the company yet. Starting at as low as £599, the device is up for pre-orders in Europe, the US, and other regions before sale. However, it looks like the device is already out of stock on Google Store in key European markets.
First reported by 9to5Google(via XDADevelopers), the pre-orders for Google Pixel 5 are out of stock in countries like UK, France, Germany, and Ireland. After a slow start in Germany, and Ireland, it reportedly picked up steam and is now out of stock on both “Sorta Sage” and “Just Black” variant. On the contrary, France gets only the “Just Black” variant. The reason for this said to be the country’s laws to mandatorily include headphones inside the box. Hence, to avoid packaging in different colors, Google apparently decided to limit the colors for France.
For the UK though, Google is giving an excellent offer of free Bose QC 35 II headphones if you buy a Pixel 4a(5G) or Pixel 5 between September 30 and October 19 on its store. Reasons like offers, exchange rates, attractive price points from Google might be the reason for the thunderous response.
Google launched the Pixel 5 along with 4a 5G a few days back. But, it will be available only a couple of weeks after the launch in many regions. Users can purchase the device from October 15 if they are in Australia, UK, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, and Taiwan. However, people from the US and Canada will see it another couple of weeks later, October 29 to be precise. And it is still available for pre-orders in the US, unlike other markets.
Having said that, Google has reportedly kept its target low for the Pixel 5 in 2020 for various reasons. However, the new demand could change the plans of Google. But there is no clue when the pre-orders will resume on Google Store yet. Nevertheless, if you are someone living in either of these countries, you can try your luck in carrier partners, and retails stores to grab it early.
Razer Con 2020 is about to begin in a few hours and the even will be packed with new product launches, games, and demos. Ahead of the event, Yeelight, one of Xiaomi’s eco-chain lighting brand, has announced a partnership with Razer. It has officially joined the Razer Chroma connect program for synchronized lighting between its lights and Chroma-enabled products.
In a press release, the company says Starting today(October 10), gamers can connect its color-changing lights with Razer Chroma RGB enabled devices. Besides, the new partnership will span out to games like Overwatch, Fortnite, Apex Legends, and more. And, as a headstart, products like Yeelight Smart LED Bulb 1S(Color), and Yeelight Smart LED Lightstrip 1S will support the integration program. However, users need to update the firmware of its products on the Yeelight app to see the changes.
First, users will have to download the Yeelight Chroma Connector plug-in from Razer/Yeelight website. Then, enable the LAN control of the products. To do this, open Yeelight App and navigate to Device->device_name->More->LAN control->toggle on. Now, the lights should automatically connect to Razer Chroma.
For the unware, Razer Chroma is a lighting technology. It enables both Razer and third-party RGB products to synchronize with a lighting protocol. Previously, companies like Philips have joined it with their Hue smart lights. Razer basically allows third-parties to enter into its lighting protocol via API(Application Programming Interface). This will let them toggle RBG lighting using Chroma to synchronize them unanimously.
And, talking about the partnership, Kushal Tandon, Director of Software Marketing, Razer, says, “Gamers now have the freedom to choose between various Yeelight LED bulbs and light strips to integrate with Razer Chroma RGB for a truly colorful gaming experience”.
Also, apart from already mentioned products, the company says it will introduce more Chroma-compatible lights this year.
HMD Global has launched two new Nokia-branded feature phones with 4G connectivity in China. These handsets go by the name of Nokia 215 4G and Nokia 225 4G respectively. The former model costs 289 yuan ($43) and is already up for pre-order, whereas the latter is priced at 349 yuan ($52) and will be available for pre-order starting October 17.
The newly launched Nokia 215 4G and Nokia 225 4G come with T9 island-style numeric keypad like any other feature phone. But what makes them stand out is the support for 4G connectivity along with VoLTE for HD calls.
The cheaper model lacks the VGA camera present on the costlier model and its design is generic. On the other hand, the second model features a sort of premium design but still, both are made of polycarbonate.
Common features between the two include support for 4G connectivity on all the three major carriers in China, microSD card slot (up to 32GB), FM Radio, and LED flash. Unfortunately, we could not find other specs of these phones. We will try to update this article once we get hold on them.
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Nokia 215 4G Black
Nokia 215 4G Green
Nokia 225 4G All Colors
Having said that, the Nokia 215 4G comes in two colors – Black & Green, whereas the Nokia 225 4G will be available in Black, Blue, and Gold. These handsets may debut in global markets in the coming days
Panasonic has got a pretty solid footing in the Indian market and the electronics giant is putting that to good use. The brand’s latest product offering in India is a Wi-Fi enabled Smart LED Bulb.
The Panasonic Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulb is studded with multi-colour lighting options and users can also deploy the automated scheduling functions. It features a companion app known as Panasonic Smart Wi-Fi app which can be used to control the smart bulb right from a smartphone. The app can be downloaded from the PlayStore and App store. Further, the user can connect the smart bulb to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant and use voice prompt to control the light.
The Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulb has an output rating of 9 watt and comes with almost 16 million shades, giving users a wide range of options. The bulb comes with auto-scheduling which lets users switch the lights on and off as desired. The lighting settings can also be adjusted to suit different occasions.
Panasonic is tyrin to create a smart ecosystem of connected AIoT gadgets and it says in the future, the Smart LED Bulb will be a part of the connected ecosystem that will be integrated seamlessly with Panasonic’s MirAIe – an intelligent IoT & AI-enabled connected living platform.
The price of the smart LED bulb is yet to be announced but the company says it will be available for purchase via Amazon and other online and offline stores.
The company has confirmed that a virtual pop-up event of OnePlus 8T will take place on October 14 at 8:20 PM IST on its 3D virtual reality platform OnePlus World. Furthermore, a new leak reveals the camera details of OnePlus 8T. As per Mukul Sharma(Twitter: @stufflistings), OnePlus 8T will have a 48MP Sony IMX586, 16MP wide-angle, 5MP Macro, and a 2MP black&white sensor on the back. On the front, it will have a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor for selfies. And regarding the price, tipster Ishan Agarwal has leaked the sale date(October 17), and the prices of OnePlus 8T as below:
8GB/128GB- ₹42,999(~$587)
12GB/256GB-₹45,999(~$628)
Original Story(October 10)
OnePlus’ next flagship, the OnePlus 8T is just around the corner. Ahead of its launch, let us look at the already confirmed and other expected specifications along with the price for the device.
OnePlus began teasing the 8T a few weeks ago. The device will debut in India on October 14 at 7:30 PM IST and October 15 in China. The event will be streamed live via its official website. In terms of design, the device adopts a flatter display like the OnePlus 7T. This is understandable considering there isn’t an 8T Pro this time and the 8T will likely succeed the 7T and equate OnePlus 8 in features.
OnePlus 8T Design, colors
Design-wise, it will likely to have a sandwich of Corning’s Gorilla Glass 6 to be on the display and rear-panel with a metal frame inside. We can expect it to be structurally sound and water-resistant with an IP68 rating. The display will be flat and host a single punch-hole at the top left. The power button and OnePlus slider will be on the Right, and volume buttons to the left. Also, it will mostly have a thickness of 8.4mm without a camera and a whopping 9.3mm thanks to the bulging rear-camera cut-out that is flaunted in official renders.
The official render shows a rectangular camera layout on the back 4 cameras and LED flash. While this shape looks like its borrowed from Samsung, the rounded edges make it more subtle. And, for the color variants, it will come in Aquamarine Green and Lunar Silver options thanks to tipster Ishan Agarwal.
OnePlus 8T Specifications
Starting with display, OnePlus has confirmed that the device will have a 120Hz refresh rate screen. The device will feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with 2.5D curved glass. Its peak brightness will be 1,100 nits, covers 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 0.3 JNCD(color difference), and a screen-body ratio of 91.9%. Powering the device will most likely be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, paired up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
As for the optics, leaks say that OnePlus will sport the 48MP f/1.8 Sony IMX 586 sensor with OIS, EIS. Moving on, OnePlus has recently shared ultra-wide samples on the rear-camera confirming the presence. The samples show that the wide-angle lens can show its prowess in Night light too. That said, the other sensors probably are 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide with 116˚ FOV, 5MP macro, and 2MP depth sensor. Sadly, it will drop the Telephoto lens from the 7T. For selfies, OnePlus has already confirmed that the device will have a wide-angle lens for selfies. And, if reports are true it will have a 16MP sensor. We can expect camera features like Nightscape, PDAF, steady-video, 4K recording, and more.
Other specifications include a 4,500mAh battery with 65W Warp Charging probably with a Type-C to Type-C connectivity, in-display fingerprint scanner, and 45W PD charging. The device will also come with OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 out-of-the-box.
Expected Price, and Availability
The OnePlus 8T is expected to be priced at $599 for 8/128GB and $699 for 12/256GB variants. However, OnePlus can vary it across regions as it usually does. That said, the device will be officially sold via OnePlus’ website, Amazon, and its offline stores. However, Let’s wait for the official details on availability until next Wednesday.
Xiaomi announced the MIUI 12 custom ROM in late April and since then, it has continuously pushed the update to several of its smartphones by way of beta and stable builds. But there are still a couple of models that are yet to get either the beta or stable build of MIUI 12. The latest report is that the company will soon start pushing the MIUI 12 to the Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9S and Note 9 Pro which happen to be among the models that are yet to get the MIUI 12 update.
It was reported earlier on that the MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 9 Pro will be rolled out in October. But the latest information available is that the MIUI 12 update is scheduled to roll out for Redmi Note 9S, Redmi Note 9 Pro (global), and Redmi 9 from October 20. Since there is an indication that the Redmi Note 9 Pro update will be for the global version. We can assume those of the Redmi Note 9S and Redmi 9 are for the Chinese version.
However, there is yet to be an official announcement regarding any impending MIUI 12 update for these devices. But we expect the company to conclude the roll out oof the update to all eligible models by October ending.
Last week, an OPPO smartphone with model number CPH2185 was spotted on FCC. This device had an identical design to realme narzo 10. Therefore, we thought it to be a rebranded handset. Turns out, this smartphone, which was confirmed earlier this week as OPPO A15 will be more than a rebadged device, as per the latest specs leak.
A few days after OPPO A15’s appearance on FCC, the smartphone was officially teased by Amazon India revealing its design and triple camera setup consisting of 13MP primary sensor paired with 2MP macro shooter and 2MP depth sensor.
Now, popular teenage leaker, Ishan Agarwal has partnered with the publication91Mobiles to bring this device’s entire specs to public. This leak reveals the forthcoming OPPO A15 to be totally different than realme narzo 20. The only common factor between these two handsets is their design.
That said, according to Ishan, this upcoming phone will be powered by MediaTek helio P35 chipset paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. Like any other budget device, it will come with a microSD card slot to further expand the storage up to 256GB.
On the front, it will flaunt a 6.52-inch HD+ LCD panel with 296 ppi and a dew-drop notch housing a 5MP selfie camera. Whereas, on the back, apart from the square-sized camera module, the phone will also include a capacitive fingerprint sensor.
Other features of this handset include 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10, 4,320mAh battery and 10W charging.
Last but not least, the OPPO A15 will measure 164 x 75 x 8mm in dimensions and weigh 175g.
OnePlus was one of the few companies part of Android 11 Beta program with two of its devices – OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. At the end of this initiative, the brand started releasing OxygenOS 11 Open Beta builds for these two smartphones. Now, finally, the firm has begun to roll out the stable release to its flagship duo of 2020.
OxygenOS 11, the latest version of OnePlus’ Android skin resembles Samsung’s One UI. In fact, the brand’s upcoming OnePlus 8T looks like a Galaxy smartphone rather than OnePlus.
Anyway, it is refreshing to see OnePlus revamping OxygenOS UI as the stock Android look had begun to stale over the years. That said, here are some of the notable new features in OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11, which is currently rolling out to OnePlus 8/8 Pro.
OxygenOS 11 Notable Features
Revamped UI
New Weather app
New Game Space features
Aways-on Display (AOD)
Updated Dark Mode
Zen Mode 2.0
Revamped Gallery app
Having said, the OxygenOS 11 stable update for OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro is currently being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it may take time to reach your device.
Apart from these two handsets, OnePlus has also confirmed Android 11 update for the following devices.
Chinese smartphone brand Smartisan has been relatively silent for a long time now. The brand recently announced that it would launch a new product this October. A new teaser poster has now officially emegered showing that the company’s first product in over a year will be unveiled on October 20.
The last time Smartisan launched a major smartphone product was on October 31, 2019 when the Nut Pro 3 was unveiled. The phone is a flagship model powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus processor and packing a Quad-camera setup.
The new product launch conference will be held physically at Wukesong·M Space at 19:30 on October 20. Regarding the press conference, Smartisan has indicated that the tickets for the press conference will not be sold and will be distributed to fans in the form of free tickets.
We expect the company to launch the Nut Pro 4, a successor to last year’s Nut Pro 3. The flagship device is expected to be equipped with a full-screen design and a white coloured rear panel. The Nut Pro 4 is also expected to feature a 108-megapixel camera.
Chinese smartphone maker realme was tipped to launch realme Q2 series on October 13 for two times in the past few days. Unsurprisingly, it happens to be true as the brand has now officially confirmed it to be the official launch date for these two smartphones on Weibo.
Last year, realme launched realme Q as a rebranded realme 5 Pro for the Chinese market. For its successors – realme Q2 (RMX2117) and realme Q2 Pro (RMX2173), the brand seems to have tweaked the global versions of realme 7 and realme 7 Pro, as per leaks and certifications.
These two devices are expected to come with 5G chipsets instead of 4G silicons found in the realme 7 series. The standard realme Q2 is said to be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 720 as per Geekbench, whereas the realme Q2 Pro is tipped to feature MediaTek Dimensity 800U.
Another difference between these China-only devices and their international siblings is that only the costlier Q2 Pro will sport a quad-camera setup with a downgraded 48MP primary sensor paired with an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 2MP macro snapper, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the other hand, the regular Q2 will come with a 48MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup. However, both of them will have the same 16MP selfie camera.
Apart from the above-mentioned dissimilarities, the realme Q2 series is expected to be similar to realme 7 series in all other factors, including 60Hz Super AMOLED display and 65W fast charging for the realme Q2 Pro and 90Hz LCD panel and 30W fast charging on the standard realme Q2.
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