Xiaomi will be launching the NFC enabled variant of the Mi Band 4 in Europe within the next couple of weeks. This version has only been available in China exclusively so far, but it will soon launch in Russia with a European launch arriving soon after.
During the initial launch, only Mastercard will be supported and users will have to add their cards in the Mi Fit app and select their region as well. The Mi Band 4 will eventually support Visa, Google Pay, and even PayPal. However, the Chinese tech giant has yet to reveal an official launch date for the update for these formats.
Furthermore, users of the Mi Band 4 will also be able to use NFC for public transports apart from just contactless payments. Mastercard’s PayPass is currently supported in Russia as well as a few countries in Europe, including Italy, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Turkey, France, and the United Kingdom.
For those interested, look out for the model number MGW4059RU for the NFC version of the Xiaomi Mi Band 4. The wearables will launch in Russia on 16th June 2020 and will cost 4,000 RUB (roughly 58 US Dollars), which is about 30 percent higher than the previous version. Notably, Xiaomi is also expected to launch the Mi Band 5 on 11th June 2020, with global NFC support and a larger display, so stay tuned for the launch.
China’s top chipmaker, SMIC (Semiconductor Manufacturing International), plans to raise 20 billion Yuan or roughly 2.8 billion US Dollars in Shanghai’s Star Market. The move arrives after the US attempts to hamper the growth of its rival tech companies.
Previously, SMIC had withdrawn its American depositary receipts or ADRs from the New York stock exchange back in 2019. Now, the company is planning on using the large proceedings raised for the Star Market to develop its latest 12 inch SN1 chip and bump its capital. For those unaware, the Star Market is China’s response to America’s Nasdaq, which was the birthplace of many tech giants.
According to Zhou Ling, a fund manager with Shanghai Shiva Investment, “The Star Market is now playing its role as a strategic fundraising platform to bolster the country’s own technology companies as the US-China relationship worsens.” SMIC is Mainland China’s largest semiconductor foundry and a key chipmaker, raising the large sum to support itself better against US sanctions that aim to prevent China’s rise in the tech industry.
The semiconductor based company previously received major funding of 2.25 billion US Dollars back in May through Chinese state investors to help fund the expansion of its facility in Shanghai. It plans on raising its 14nm wafers production capacity from 6,000 to 35,000. This sizeable growth led the US Commerce Department to take drastic actions to stifle such growth, with an example being the cutting off of supply for chips from TSMC to Huawei. So, US sanctions could potentially still hamper operations for SMIC, but only time will tell how the US-China tech wars play out.
Huami’s Amazfit Bip S smartwatch has gone official in India. It is an entry-level smartwatch from the brand that promises an amazing battery life of 40 days. Some of the other exciting features of the Amazfit Bip S are color display, built-in GPS, and health/sports tracking capabilities.
Amazfit Bip S price in India
The Amazfit Bip S is priced at Rs. 4,999 (~$66) in India. It can be bought in four colors like Red Orange, Warm Pink, White Rock, and Carbon Black. Starting from today afternoon, the budget-friendly smartwatch will be available through online retailers like Amazon India, Flipkart, Myntra, and the official online store of Amazfit. Offline retailers that will be selling the Bip S include Croma, Reliance Digital, and Poorvika Mobiles.
The Amazfit Bip S features a 1.28-inch transflective color display. The TFT screen offers a resolution of 176 x 176 pixels and it is equipped with Always-On feature. The display is shielded by 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and it has an anti-fingerprint coating.
The Amazfit Bip S smartwatch boots to Amazfit OS and it is compatible with devices loaded with Android 5.0 Lollipop and iOS 10.0 or higher. Once paired, the Bip S brings support for features like call notifications, music control, weather forecast, reminders, sleep tracking, and more. The smartwatch provides users with two editable watch faces. Users can download more than 40 watch faces through its dedicated watch face store.
The Bip S offers users with 10 sports modes such as treadmill, walking, outdoor running, outdoor cycling, swimming, and more. It comes with Huami-PAI Health Assessment System that assists in understanding the physical state of the user. The Amazfit Bip S has a Sony 28nm GPS which makes it possible to track outdoor health activities without carrying a smartphone.
Amid the on-going protests in the United States, incidents related to looting and vandalism have also increased in the country. Some took advantage of the situation and looted products from the Apple Store.
The company warned the looters that they will be tracked down. Apple is also using software on demo products that basically makes the looted products useful and prevents it from being reset to factory settings.
So, the products are totally useless apart from being used as a paperweight. As someone recently tweeted the phone, the looted Apple iPhone shows a message that reads: “This device has been disabled and is being tracked. Local authorities will be alerted.”
— josh (apex male) (@onlyfanobtainer) May 31, 2020
This is the first time we are seeing Apple’s device tracking software for the demo devices in works. While Apple has clearly stated that it is tracking the device, it has not yet clarified if the company or the law enforcement plans to do anything with the collected data.
Amid all this, the company’s CEO Tim Cook has sent out a memo to the staff in these trying times. The memo reads: “I have heard from so many of you that you feel afraid – afraid in your communities, afraid in your daily lives, and, most cruelly of all, afraid in your own skin. We can have no society worth celebrating unless we can guarantee freedom from fear for every person who gives this country their love, labor, and life.”
Motorola‘s return to premium smartphone segments arrives with the new Motorola Edge+. It was the company’s first flagship handset in years and the company has put a lot of effort into it, which shows since its DxOMark camera ratings are even higher than the Google Pixel 4 and Apple iPhone 11 with a total score of 113 points.
The Motorola Edge+ sports a triple camera setup on the rear. The primary lens is a 108 megapixel sensor that captures images through quad bins and outputs at 27 megapixels. Taking advantage of the high pixel count, the device also offers short zoom as well. The handset also sports an 8 megapixel telephoto lens that delivers 3x optical zoom and its last sensor is the 16 megapixel ultra wide angle lens.
In the camera testing, the Motorola Edge+ scored 119 points in photography and 101 points in videography. The flagship device was praised for its image sensors exposure, color accuracy, fast and accurate autofocus, and overall noise reduction in images. With the handset being able to capture videos in 6K at 30fps, its exposure in this regard was again commended.
The stabilization on the Motorola Edge+ received a great score, with color accuracy and accurate autofocus being well received as well. With such a high score, the device is undoubtedly a true flagship from the company. DxOMark did notice a few flaws here and there but offered a decent review of the Motorola handset.
Xiaomi is no longer just a tech company as the company has entered almost all of the product categories that are possible or are required in a household. The company has already launched sofa sets and is now crowdfunding a new electric sofa.
The company has launched a new crowdfunding campaign for Qifeng Electric Sofa which starts at 1,599 yuan that roughly converts to $225. Similar to other such products, this one too is limited to the Chinese market only.
As for the design, the new Qifeng Electric Sofa from Xiaomi comes in a Nordic minimalistic style and is being made available in Black and White and Gray colors so that it can be matched with any household decoration.
It appears to have used Thai latex and high-elastic cotton materials for making this sofa to ensure good wrapping and comfort for the users. It supports the recliner adjustment of 103-degree to 160-degree and also has a one-switch function to switch between sitting mode and lying mode.
A few years ago, the company had crowdfunded the 8H American Spring Fabric Sofa that was manufactured by Chengdu Fun Sleep Technology Co. It was available as a single sitter, double sitter, and three-sitter form, each with a different price tag but the sofa had a starting price of 1,599 yuan.
Later, the company crowdfunded another sofa set — Yang Zi Leather Sofa, which the company claimed had won iF and Good Design awards. Claimed to last for about a decade, the pricing of the sofa started at 2,999 yuan.
In an effort to boost sales, Apple has officially slashed the prices in China as the country is on the step to slowly reopens during the Coronavirus pandemic. The lowered prices will be seen during JD.com’s 618 shopping festival where customers can find cut down prices of available iPhone models.
Apple hasn’t officially discounted the actual prices for iPhones on its website but other third party retailers will offer the current generation of iPhones at lowered prices. China’s Tmall is offering the 64GB iPhone 11 variant for 4,779 Yuan (roughly 670 US Dollars), which is about a 13 percent discount from the original 5,499 Yuan (roughly 774 US Dollars) price tag of the device.
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max
Similarly, the iPhone 11 Pro is being offered at a 13 percent discount as well, with prices falling from 8,699 Yuan to 7,579 Yuan (roughly 1,066 US Dollars). The iPhone 11 Pro Max is also available for 8,359 Yuan (roughly 1,177 US Dollars), down from 9,599 Yuan. Apple is also slashing prices of its newly launched iPhone SE as well, dropping to 3,099 Yuan (roughly 436 US Dollars) from 3,299 Yuan.
On JD.com, Apple iPhone sees an even sharper price cut, with the 64GB iPhone 11 dropping to 4,599 Yuan (roughly 646 US Dollars), which is 180 Yuan cheaper than Tmall’s prices. The lowered prices are reflected with other models as well, with the iPhone 11 Pro arriving at 6,999 Yuan (roughly 984 US Dollars) and iPhone 11 Pro Max being sold for 7,499 Yuan (roughly 1054 US Dollars). The iPhone SE 2020 is also priced at 3,069 Yuan (roughly 431 US Dollars) on JD.com, which is also the official Apple reseller in China.
iPhone SE 2020
According to a JD.com spokesperson, the massive Apple discounts are having the “desired effect” as sales of Apple products during the sales have nearly tripled. The 618 shopping festival will run for a couple of days and while Apple doesn’t usually take part in it, the declining performance during the first quarter of 2020 has made the company act proactively to urge people to upgrade their handsets.
POCO, the so-called independent smartphone brand backed by Xiaomi, is all set to launch a new smartphone in the Indian market. The company has shared a new teaser video confirming the same.
The teaser video, shared by POCO India on its Twitter account, highlights the company’s dedication towards the Indian market. It also reiterates the fact the company was formed in India about two years ago and is making phones in India under the Indian government’s “Make in India” initiative.
With a dream of serving Indian consumers, @IndiaPOCO was born 2 years ago in Delhi, India.
We took ahead the #MakeInIndia initiative by making products and services that are crafted for India.
The new marketing campaign from the company is #POCOForIndia, which as the hashtag clearly indicates, highlights how the brand is dedicated to the Indian market. The campaign comes at a time when certain sections of people are calling for the boycott of Chinese products because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As for the new smartphone teased by the company, it has not yet revealed which model will get launched in the country, nor has the brand provided any timeline for the same. We expect POCO to share more information about this in the coming days or weeks.
The company recently launched the POCO F2 Pro smartphone which is currently available for purchase in the United States and Europe and recently got launched in Malaysia. So, the company could bring out this model in the Indian market.
Another smartphone that could get launched in India is the POCO M2. It has been leaked a few times in the past and recently, the device passed through the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi certification process.
Along with this new smartphone, we expect the company to launch its first truly wireless earphones. POCO had recently crowdsourced the naming of its TWS earphones and the majority of people voted for POCO Pop Buds.
We recently revealed that the next-generation version of the Xioami’s most popular Mi Band series of wearable devices, Mi Band 5, has been officially teased by the company to get launched in China on 11th June.
Now, a new teaser poster of the upcoming Mi Band 5 has been spotted online on the micro-blogging platform Weibo. The image hints at the design of the upcoming wearable device, which seems quite similar to the previous models in the lineup.
The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will feature the same rectangular display but it seems that there will be two buttons on each side. In terms of design, it is said that this time, users won’t need to remove the device from the strap to charge it as it’ll come with a plug-in charger.
The leak on Weibo also reveals that the fitness tracker will have five new activity modes — yoga, elliptical machine, rowing machine, rope jumping, and indoor cycling. It will also come with a bigger 1.2-inch display and support for a feather allowing users to control the smartphone camera’s shutter.
Another major feature will come in the form of support for Amazon Alexa smart voice assistant for the global market. In China, the Mi Band already supports the company’s own XiaoAI smart assistant. As for the Alexa support, it’s safe to assume that the device won’t be preloaded with Alexa but will answer the user query through the Alexa app installed on the connected smartphone.
The Mi Band is also being sold in China with NFC support that enabled contactless payments. This time, the NFC model won’t be limited to the Chinese market and thus, it is expected to have support for Google Pay. We expect the company to start sharing details about the device in the coming days.
Coming to the pricing, the Mi Band 5 is rumored to be priced around 180 yuan which is about $26 and is set to be announced on 11th June. We expect the device to soon go on sale after the official announcement.
Apple has been bumping up the sizes of its existing iPad offerings with each passing generation. The iPad Air 3 (2019) sported a 10.5 inch display, but a new leak has revealed that the fourth generation of the tablet will sport an 11 inch screen size similar to the high end iPad Pro.
According to a recent report, Chinese suppliers of Apple have stated that the iPad Air 4’s body is built with reference to the current 11 inch iPad Pro. This implies that rather than increasing the size of the tablet, the Cupertino based giant could be narrowing the bezels on the device and could even introduce Face ID components as well. Unfortunately, this is still unconfirmed officially and the exact sizes are also unknown.
Furthermore, the report mentioned that iPad Air 4 will be replacing the proprietary Lightning port in favor of the USB Type C port. This change will also be reflected in the latest generation of iPad Mini, which will also have its display size increased from 7.9 inch to an 8.5 inch screen.
Under the hood, the upcoming iPad Air and iPad Mini models will reportedly feature Apple’ A13 chipset. The high end iPad Pro is said to feature the A14X chipset along with 5G networking and new display technology, namely the mini LED. Although, these are still just an unconfirmed leak for the time being, so take this report with a grain of salt.
Last month, there were reports making rounds that Google could launch a new Chromecast Ultra device in the market which will be based on the Android TV operating system. Now, more information about the device has surfaced online.
Dubbed as Google Sabrina, the upcoming device is an Android TV dongle. It has a pebble-like design which is a bit taller than the current Chromecast device. From the leaked images, there’s a big “G” branding on the device and it’ll be made available in three color options — Black, White, and Pink.
The device will also come with a new Remote Control and from the images, it seems like it’s very similar to the Daydream View. Apart from the ring-based navigation on the top, there are six buttons — back, Assistant, home, star/favorite, play/pause, and volume mute.
Another interesting detail leaked online is the revamp of the Android TV interface based on the content. Some reports point out that the Android TV could get renamed to Google TV which this new device gets launched.
The upcoming product, which is codenamed “Sabrina”, is reportedly powered by an Amlogic chipset and will come with support for Dolby Audio. While some reports suggest Nest branding for the device, the retail name still remains under the wrap.
The leaked images show that the home screen on the software has a top bar where the search field is present on the top-left corner. Then you get options like For you, Movies, TV, Live, Apps, and My Library. The layout looks quite similar to the current layout of the Play Store on Android TV.
Xiaomi will be launching its first notebook in India on June 11. While there have been rumors that the company will be launching RedmiBook 13 on the said date, a tweet released by Xiaomi India Managing Director and Global VP reveals that it will be a Mi Notebook series device. It promises to deliver users with a remarkably high screen space.
Seeing the bigger picture in a compact Notebook? That's epic!
This #MiNotebook has one of the highest screen to body ratio you would have ever seen.
Mi fans, I'm really excited to unveil this #India1st Notebook to all of you.
The tweet reveals that India’s first Mi Notebook will make its global debut on June 11. It will offer one of the highest screen-to-body ratios compared to other brands. It will be a compact device with slim bezels around its so-called “Horizon Display.”
Xiaomi has been consistently expanding its product catalog in India. Mi fans in the country have been earnestly waiting for the arrival of Mi Notebook and RedmiBook laptops. It is still unclear whether the RedmiBook 13 that had launched in China in December 2019 could be a rebranded as Mi Notebook product for India.
Xiaomi has been selling its smartphones with an enticing price tags in the country. Xiaomi India Chief Business Officer Raghu Reddy had recently stated that the company the upcoming laptops won’t have affordable pricing like its smartphones. The upcoming laptops from the company are expected to be aimed towards creators, students, and gamers.
In China, the RedmiBook 13 was introduced in three variants with 10th generation Core i7 and NVIDIA MX250 powering its highest model. The device features a 13.3-inch Full HD resolution supporting display. It has 8 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of SSD storage. The Core i5 powered base model was priced at 4,199 Yuan (~Rs. 44,330; ~$590) whereas the top variant carried a price tag of 5,199 Yuan (~$731; ~Rs. 54,890).
Honor will be unleashing the Honor Play4 series later today at 3 PM (local time) in China. Few hours before the launch, Honor has confirmed some key features that will be available on the Play4 series.
The above-shown screenshot of Honor’s latest Weibo post reveals that the Honor Play4 series is equipped with Kirin 990 SoC, infrared temperature measurement, and 40W superfast charging. While the 40W charging could be available on Play4 5G and Play4 Pro 5G, it appears that the Pro model may feature the flagship chipset and body temperature measuring sensor.
Honor Play series Product Manager Wei Xiaolong Raul had recently revealed that the body temperature sensor on the Play4 Pro can not only measure the body temperature of people and animals, but also it can measure the temperature of objects. Through a new Weibo post, Raul also revealed that the VC liquid cooling system of the Play4 is much better than the normal heat dissipation system from other brands.
As it is known, the Honor Play4 series has at least two devices such as Play4 5G and Play4 Pro 5G. While the Pro model is confirmed to feature a flagship chipset, the vanilla model may come with Dimensity 800 SoC. At present, there is no word on the pricing of the Play4 series.
The Play4 5G has a Full HD+ 6.81-inch punch-hole display with a 16-megapixel front camera. It has a 64-megapixel quad-camera setup and a 4,300mAh battery.
The Play4 Pro 5G features a Full HD+ 6.57-inch dual punch-hole screen. It houses a 32-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual selfie camera system and a rear-facing Sony IMX600Y 40-megapixel +8-megapixel battery. It is expected to come with a 4,200mAh battery.
At 3 PM (local time) today in China, Honor will be announcing the Honor Play4 series. The Play4 Pro 5G and Play4 5G have already appeared on TENAA with their entire specifications. The official renders of the Pro model have surfaced on Chinese e-commerce sites. Ahead of the launch, the official renders of the Play4 handset have also appeared on e-commerce sites in China.
In the images shown below, the Honor Play4 can be seen in color variants like black, blue, and white. The front side of the phone has a punch-hole screen and it has a side-facing fingerprint reader. The back panel of the phone has a 64-megapixel quad-camera system.
The Play4 5G has a 6.81-inch IPS LCD screen that delivers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. An octa-core processor that ticks at 2.0GHz fuels the smartphone along with up to 8 GB of RAM.
The phone offers users with up to 256 GB of native storage. There is an NM card slot on the device for expanding its storage. It is expected to ship with Magic UI based Android 10 OS.
The Play4 5G has a 4,200mAh battery that supports fast charging. It has a selfie camera of 16-megapixel. The rectangle-shaped camera module on its rear has a 64-megapixel main shooter, an 8-megapixel lens, and a pair of 2-megapixel sensors. There is no word on the pricing of the smartphone.
After months of rumors, the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is finally going to hit the Chinese market. It is definitely one of the most awaited wearables of 2020 since it belongs to the best-selling smart band series of all times. A few days ahead of the launch, we can give you a lot of info about the upcoming smart band. Here you will find a rumor roundup with all the info we got about the specs, features, and launch of the Xiaomi Mi Band 5. As we always recommend, unless we say there is an official confirmation, take everything with a pinch of salt since a lot of info provided is only based on rumors and leaks. But we chose the most reliable ones.
Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Rumor Roundup: Specs, Features, and Launch
Design
If leaks are to be believed, Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will have a very futuristic design. According to a leaked image, it will sport a full borderless display with very narrow bezels. It will be like punch-hole displays found in the most modern smartphones, but instead of the front camera, the display will house a single button. The design you can see above would make the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 the first full borderless smart band ever released. The shape of the wearable is similar to the one of its predecessor Mi Band 4. But the photo above was not confirmed officially and earlier speculations suggested that the Mi Band 5 will have the same design as the Mi Band 4.
UPDATE: The company has so far confirmed that the fitness tracker will come in four color options: Black, Green, Yellow, and Red. The color variants have been revealed in an official poster confirming the design. The display will have narrower bezels than Mi Band 4.
The display of the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is said to be an OLED panel with a diagonal of 1.2 inches: bigger if compared to the Mi Band 4 which has a 0.95-inch display. In the above leaked unofficial image, you can clearly see a color display showing time, date, and remaining battery charge, as well as a central button that will be used to control the user interface. The display will support a lot of new watch faces. The display will be reportedly brighter and display more contrast.
UPDATE: Xiaomi officially confirmed that the Mi Band 5 will come with a 20 percent larger display, which is in line with the reports claiming that the Mi Band 5 will have a 1.2-inch screen, slightly larger than the 0.95-inch display in the predecessor. A leaked image revealed that there will be an Avengers watch face available in the software.
The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will have a lot of interesting features compared to other smart bands. It is supposed to come with NFC support and according to rumors, outside of China, it might support even Google Pay, unlike its predecessor. According to a leak, Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will support various activity tracking modes including running, cycling, skipping, swimming, and more. Certain new modes will include yoga and indoor cycling, for a total of 11 different activity tracking modes.
A unique feature will be the support to Amazon Alexa smart voice assistant for those who use it outside of China, which will make the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 an IoT device. The wearable will reportedly support camera controls, which is likely in the form of taking images, videos, and more. Further, the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will include an accurate heart rate sensor and a SpO2 sensor to monitor the blood oxygen level. It will have additional features like menstrual cycle tracking and PAI, which stands for Personal Activity Intelligence (the same you can find on Amazfit wearables by Huami).
UPDATE: according to the latest rumors, Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will support Google Pay transactions in its global variants, thanks to the NFC connectivity. Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will launch with 7 major upgrades, including professional sensors. It is speculated to arrive with an enhanced SpO2 sensor, a dedicated sensor for measuring stress and breathing activity of the user, and 11 professional sports modes. While the global version will support Amazon Alexa, the Chinese edition will have the Xiao AI voice assistant on board. There will also be a women’s health mode and a remote control feature. Further, users will get a Do not disturb mode that will allow them to silence it for a set time period.
Unfortunately, there is no info about the battery life and the battery capacity of the Xiaomi Mi Band 5. But we do not believe that the battery life of the new wearable will be different from the one of its predecessor. The Mi Band 4 offers up to 20 days of battery life on a single charge, depending on the usage. There are several optional modes and settings (such as lift-to-view and continuous heart-rate monitoring) that make the battery life shorter.
UPDATE: a teaser surfaced online just confirmed that Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will come with new magnetic charging technology. To charge previous smart bands from the Mi Band series, it was mandatory to remove the device from the strap. Thanks to the new technology, it is not anymore: this time the company is using a magnetic charging pin placed on the back on the device on which the user can stick the charger without removing the band from the strap. The magnetic charging pin is placed near the heart rate sensor. Thanks to this technology, putting the smart band on charge will become a lot quicker and more comfortable.
Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Launch, Price and Availability
According to an official teaser posted by the company, Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will be officially launched in the Chinese market on June 11. The launch event will be taking place as a part of the company’s product lineup set for the upcoming 618 sale event in China. Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is said to carry a price tag of 179 Yuan in China, which roughly translates into 26 US dollars.
Realme entered the Indian smart TV market with the launch of Realme TV last week. The brand’s televisions come in two sizes – 32” and 43”. Now, the company’s Indian CEO Madhav Sheth has confirmed that Realme will be soon launching a premium 55-inch TV.
The first sale of Realme TV was held recently. According to the brand, it sold over 15,000 units in less than 10 minutes. That’s an impressive sales figure for a new entrant in the smart TV market.
Also, in an interview with IANS, he mentioned that 55-inch TVs are considered as premium and flagship. Hence, Realme is preparing to launch a 55-inch smart TV soon to ‘give users more ground-breaking experiences’.
Realme’s current TV offerings (32-inch and 43-inch) are similar to models by competitors. Only two things make them stand out and they are MediaTek processor and 24W quad stereo speaker.
There are a couple of TVs from Iffalcon that offer 4K panels at a similar price to Realme’s 43-inch model which has a 1080p screen. The competition is even tougher in the 55-inch segment.
We will have to wait and see if Realme can make a difference in India’s smart TV market as it did with smartphones.
Realme recently launched the first device in the X3 series dubbed as Realme X3 SuperZoom in Europe. This handset is also available in Thailand and is now making its way to Indonesia. Amidst this, two other models in the series have been spotted on Google Play supported devices list and India’s BIS certification. These handsets could be the regular Realme X3 and Regular X3 Pro.
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Realme is known for launching successors to its devices in four to six months. The Realme X first debuted in May 2019 and was soon followed by Realme X2 and X2 Pro in September and October of the same year. Then, after a year from the launch of the first device in the series, the brand launched Realme X3 SuperZoom.
Just like the previous handsets in the series, the third generation is also expected to get other models. The upcoming next two phones in the Realme X3 series have been recently spotted by MySmartPrice on Google Play supported devices list and BIS certification suggesting them to launch in India soon.
Unfortunately, nothing is known about these phones except for their model numbers. First of all, RMX2086 is the already official Realme X3 SuperZoom. That leaves RMX2081 and RMX2085 to be Realme X3 and Realme X3 Pro respectively.
Anyway, we would like to take this information with a pinch of salt as the website which spotted it mentions the findings as speculation.
Xiaomi’s subbrand- Poco launched Poco X2 earlier this year featuring mid-range specifications at competitive prices. The beautiful design and an immersive 6.67-inch IPS LCD display are among prominent attractions for buyers. Its massive display comes packed with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 to protect it from usual falls. However, if you still feel that your Poco X2 is insecure and you need to give it extra protection, then check our best Poco X2 screen protectors and tempered glass list below.
There are various screen protectors or guards that are available for dirt cheap rates at various online retailers but most of them lack quality. We have gathered some of the best screen protectors and tempered glass for Poco X2 that you can grab from major e-tailers.
Why Tempered Glass and Screen Protectors are important?
These days, most of the smartphones ship with tough and durable Corning Gorilla Glass which has the efficiency to keep your device secure in case it falls accidentally. But, there’s always a chance of damaging your display if there’s no additional protection.
Moreover, the screen glass helps you get rid-off the annoying nail scratches on the display. It is highly recommended to buy a screen protector for Poco X2 if you use your smartphone a lot.
Best Screen Protectors for Poco X2
AEIDess Screen Protector
It is the perfect screen guard for Poxo X2 featuring fingerprint and screen-free coating. The ultra-thin screen protector will be the best companion with your smartphone. It is a highly-durable glass that comes with alignment instruments for easy installation. The fully transparent, HD Crystal Clear viewing experience with resistance against scratches, and scuffs are its primary features.
It is anti-water and oil with 9H hardness for 99.9% display protection. You can own this laser-cut AEIDess screen protector for the price of Rs 249.
It is another popular screen protector for Poco X2 with 99.9% transparency. The ultra-thin screen protector measures at 0.33mm in thickness and is cut using a precise laser. The polished corners are compatible with 3D touch. ShopeeQ screen protector offers HD clarity and full touch sensitivity. It contains hydrophobic oleophobic screen coating to protect against sweat, oil, and water.
The scratch-proof guard provides 9H hardness and ensures proper security from usual scratches and scuffs. It can easily save your phone from scratches if you carry keys in your pocket. The screen protector can be easily installed using a wet wipe, dry wipe, and bubble-free adhesive.
It 6D tempered glass for Poco X2 with edge-to-edge refinement. It can easily protect smartphone from dust, scratches, and scuffs. The tempered glass is designed to capture unaffected photos from the front cameras. The users won’t see any reflection, bubble, or any flare while capturing a photo after applying it on the display.
You can own it for the price of Rs 299 from Flipkart. There are a few discounts offers that you can apply before checkout.
It is another highly-recommended tempered glass for Poco X2. It is Anti Glare glass which will help you watch flawlessly if any illuminating source is on the opposite front-side of the screen. Moreover, it features UV protection and Air-Bubble proof protection. It is an edge-to-edge 5D tempered glass.
It can easily resist scratches from sharp objects like knives, and keys. The laser-cut design perfectly sits on the Poco X2 display. It is a highly durable 9H strong protector glass with the best protection against drops and bumps.
You can even choose SoftTech Glass for Poco X2 for Rs 249. It packs a Full Adhesive glass with 9H hardness and supports fully bezel-less screens. The sensitivity of the touchscreen will remain the same after applying it. The tempered glass houses Olephobic coating for Anti Fingerprint and Anti_Glare features. It measures only 0.3mm in thinness and is 9H hardness rated.
Make sure to clean your display before applying the guard, protector or glass on your smartphone.
These are some primary best-rated screen protectors and tempered glass for Poco X2. Thes are easily available from Flipkart and Amazon.
Poco X2 specifications
The smartphone was announced earlier this year in February with a massive 6.67-inch IPS LCD display sporting 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. The display features a 120Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, and a Corning Gorilla Glass 4. Poco X2 comes powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset coupled with an octa-core processor and Adreno 618 GPU.
It is available in three storage variants of 64GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM, 256GB + 8GB RAM. A quad-camera module sites on the rear side wit a 64-megapixel wide-angle lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro, and 2-megapixel depth sensor. There’s a 20-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera module on the front side for selfies and video calling. A FIngerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, and compass sensors are embedded on the board.
Poco X2 hosts a huge 4500 mAh battery with 27W fast charging. It is available in Atlantis Blue, Matrix Purple, and Phoenix Red color options.
Samsung earlier today launched the Galaxy M01 and M11 in India. The company will also reportedly launch the Galaxy A31 in India in a few days time. According to a report on GSMArena, the A31 will be launched on June 4 on Flipkart. The product page has since gone live but only has an option to get notified when the product goes live.
The Galaxy A31 has been in the news for quite a while now. A recent leak tips the price in India to be around Rs 23,000 (~$306) but there is yet to be an official confirmation of that. However, it falls in the same range as the pre-order price in Korea which is around $300.
As a reminder, the Galaxy A31 packs a 6.4-inch FHD+ Infinity-U display and is powered by a MediaTek Helio P65 processor. The phone is available in two configurations – 4GB RAM + 64GB and 6GB RAM + 128GB. The pricing is for the 64GB version. There is also a MicroSD card slot which will allow users to add up to an additional 512GB of storage.
On the camera aspect, the Galaxy A31 also has a rectangular camera module. This houses four sensors – a 48MP f/2.0 primary camera, an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera, a 5Mp f/2.4 depth sensor, and a 5MP f.2.4 macro camera. The selfie camera is a 20MP f/2.2 sensor.
The Galaxy A31 packs a 5000mAh battery but supports just 15W fast charging. There is an in-display fingerprint scanner and support for Samsung Pay. It also runs Android 10 out of the box. The phone will come in Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Blue, Prism Crush Red and Prism Crush White.
Realme launched its first smart TV in India on May 25 with a starting price of Rs. 12,999 (~$171). The smart TV went on its first sale today and Realme says it was sold out in less than 10 minutes. The company also hinted that over 15,000 units were sold across Flipkart and realme.com. The next round of sales for the Realme TV is billed to hold on June 9.
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This is the first time Realme was venturing into the smart TV market and it is a pretty good start. The Realme Smart TV comes in two display sizes — 32-inch and 42-inch. It comes with features like Chroma Boost Picture Engine for enhanced picture quality, 400 nits brightness, 178-degree viewing angle, and HDR 10.
While the 43-inch model comes with Full HD 1080p support while the 32-inch model supports HD resolution. On the hardware side, the models are powered by a MediaTek chipset, the first time we are seeing such in a smart TV in this price segment. The chipset pairs with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. Other impressive features onboard include two 12W speakers and 2 x tweeters, Dolby Audio support.
For connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, three HDMI, two USB ports, SPDIF, DVB-T2, and Ethernet. The smart TV gets its interface from Android TV 9.0 with in-built Chromecast, Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, and Live channel.
For $171, these are impressive lineup and we expect the smart TV to break more records in the coming months.
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