Blackview launches BV6900 rugged smartphone and NV-02 night camera for $199 and $39.99 respectively

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May 27, 2020

The popular Chinese consumer electronic brand, Gree, has recently applied for an interesting new patent. The patent was applied for back in January 2020 and details an air conditioned sofa.

According to the patent description, the unique sofa will have a body through an air inlet, and outlet will be present. In other words, the sofa’s body could have its temperature to be controlled through air flow. The body of the Gree sofa will house a fan and an apparent cooling mechanism as well to reproduce the cooling effect of air conditioners.

This cooling mechanism is said to be more efficient and effective than traditional air conditioners. The Gree sofa can possibly provide local cooling in regards to the users’ position. In other words, it can cool the surface area where the user is in contact with. This would essentially make it a lot more efficient and lower power consumption by only targetting areas that require cooling rather than cooling the entire sofa body.

Unfortunately, we have no design images or schematics of the product at the moment. Furthermore, even its specifications or mechanisms haven’t been detailed in the application. The patent was applied for in China’s Intellectual Property Office in Beijing but it is uncertain if Gree will actually develop such a product. So take this with a grain of salt for now.

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Redmi 10X 5G Has Gone Up For Pre-Order For $319 On Giztop

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May 27, 2020

After floating around the rumor mill for quite some time, the Redmi 10X and Redmi 10X Pro were finally launched on May 26 in China.

The recently unveiled Redmi 10X series comprises a 5G-enabled Redmi 10X phone that you can now pre-order from one of China’s most reliable e-tailers, Giztop. The popular Chinese online store is offering three different storage configurations of the phone at unbeatable prices.

Available in blue, as well as purple color options, the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM model will set you back $269, while the slightly larger model that ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage is now available for $319. This variant is available in three eye-catching color options including blue, gold, and purple.
Those who fancy using a more power-packed handset can go for the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM Redmi 10X 5G variant, which is currently up for grabs in blue, gold, and purple colorways. The aforesaid model carries a slightly steeper price tag of $369.

The irresistible Redmi 10X 5G smartphone sports a 6.57-inch AMOLED Mini Water Drop Full Screen with an FHD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 820 processor and packs a highly competent Mali-G57 MC5 GPU under the hood.

In the optics department, the Redmi 10X 5G houses a 48MP, an 8MP, and a 2MP camera at the back. Upfront, it features a 16MP camera for selfies and video calling. Integrated with 5G+5G dual 5G standby support, the phone draws its juices from a 4520mAh battery that supports 22.5W Fast Charging.

Moreover, it runs MIUI 12 based on Android 10 OS and provides a fast web connection for downloading applications, watching streaming content, and using social media platforms. You can follow this link to place your pre-order. Note that the phone is estimated to start shipping the beginning of next month.

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Realme Buds Q Is Now Available For Just $29.99 On Giztop

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May 27, 2020

Realme recently announced that it has sold a whopping 1,000,000 smart audio IoT devices worldwide, and it looks like the popular manufacturer is gearing up to sell its next 1 million units and it plans to achieve that with the help of two recently unveiled audio products.

The aforesaid audio devices include the Realme Buds Air Neo, which was launched on May 25 in India, while the second product is the Realme Buds Q, which was made available in China on the same day. Much to the delight of those waiting to get their hands on the Realme Buds Q, popular Chinese e-tailer Giztop is now offering it for just $29.99.

The Realme Buds Q delivers 119ms ultra-low latency performance and boasts an impressive array of features that enhance the overall listening experience. It adopts a comfortable in-ear design and is made using sturdy, yet light PC and ABS special polymer composite material which ensures the earphone weighs in at just 3.6 grams.

Furthermore, its unique ergonomic beak-type sound cavity structure is crafted to fit inside the ear canal comfortably even for a long time. The Realme Buds Q packs a powerful custom True Wireless R1 Chip, which uses a new generation of dual-channel transmission technology for faster and stable connectivity between the phone and the earphone.

It supports quick touch function and comes with IPX4 waterproof protection, which means you can wear them even while exercising. The Realme Buds Q is backed by a built-in 40mAh battery that delivers 3 hours of call time and lasts 4.5 hours of Single Playback.

To know more about the Realme Buds Q and to place your order via Giztop, all you need to do is to follow this link.

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Redmi Display 1A is the brand’s first monitor, Costs only 499 Yuan ($70)

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May 27, 2020

As leaked earlier, Redmi officially unveiled Redmi Display 1A as the brand’s first monitor in China for only 499 Yuan ($70). The monitor is currently being crowdfunded at Xiaomi’s Youpin platform.

The new Redmi Display 1A features a 23.8-inch panel FHD (1080p) IPS LCD panel with thin bezels on three sides and a comparatively larger chin. The brand claims the monitor to be only 7.3mm thick and offers 3 years of warranty.

Redmi says its first monitor has a 178° viewing angle and is also TÜV Rheinland-certified for low blue light emission. Hence, the brand markets it for everyday usage, be it work or home.

The monitor can also be slightly adjusted at fewer angles for viewing. Since it has thin bezels, Redmi also advertises it to be a perfect choice for multiple monitors setup.

Other features of Redmi Display 1A includes 250 cd/m² brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 16.7 million colors, 16:9 aspect ratio, 60Hz refresh rate, and 6ms (GTG) response time.

Lastly, as for ports, Redmi’s first monitor features only three and they are a DC power input, an HDMI, and a VGA.

Infinix Hot 9 Pro, Hot 9 camera, display and battery details appear on Flipkart

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May 27, 2020

Chinese brand Infinix will be launching the Infinix Hot 9 series of smartphones on May 29 in India. The lineup includes Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro smartphones. The landing page of the new series merged on Flipkart e-commerce site in the previous week. The listing just got updated with vital information on the display, cameras, and battery for both smartphones.

The Infinix Hot 9 series has a 6.6-inch display that is surrounded by slim bezels to offer high screen-to-body ratio. A punch-hole is available at the upper-left corner of the screen for the selfie snapper. The right edge of the device features a volume rocker and a power key. Both Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro both seem to be equipped with 5,000mAh batteries. There is no word on whether these devices will carry support for fast charging.

The Infinix Hot 9 series are blessed with quad cameras. The Hot 9 has a primary lens of 13-megapixel with f/1.8 aperture. It is coupled with a 2-megapixel macro lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a low-light sensor. The handset features triple-LED flash for the rear cameras.

On the other side, the four rear-facing cameras of the Infinix Hot 9 Pro are equipped with a quad-LED flash unit. It has a 48-megapixel main lens with f/1.8 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, a 2-megapixel depth assist lens, and a low-light camera. Both phones have rear-mounted fingerprint scanners.

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The Infinix Hot 9 was made official in Indonesia back in March with a pricing of around ~Rs. 8,700 (~$115). It appears that a slightly modified version of the same phone will be announced in India on May 29.

The Infinix Hot 9 has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD HD+ screen and it is fueled by Helio A5 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. The phone has a big built-in storage of 128 GB. The Android 10 OS along with XOS 6 comes preloaded on the Hot 9.

It has an 8-megapixel front camera and a 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel + low-light sensor quad-camera system. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery.

Oppo pushes its Chip development ambitions as US ban hits Huawei

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May 27, 2020

The popular Chinese smartphone vendor, Oppo, is pushing forward with its efforts to design its proprietary mobile chipsets. It had initially begun focus on chip development back in 2019 when Huawei was hit with the trade ban. Now, the company is aggressively pushing for the self-made chips after recent sanctions have effectively cutoff Huawei’s chip supply from TSMC.

With the US and China trade disputes on the rise, various companies caught in between the crossfires will have to take precautionary measures. Huawei losing its chip supplier and losing Google support is a clear indication of what the US is capable of enforcing against those it considers a threat. Thus, Oppo is heavily investing in chips to reduce its reliance on US suppliers and expanding its presence in other western regions like Europe.

However, this major undertaking will come at a hefty cost and could even take Oppo years to achieve. According to sources, the Chinese tech giant is already bringing in top executives from its known chip supplier MediaTek, and UNISOC, which is China’s second largest mobile chip developer. Through this deal, Oppo aims to create an experienced chip team in Shanghai.

MediaTek is the second largest mobile chip developer after the industry giant, Qualcomm, in the US. It is currently based in Taiwan, with Oppo also bringing in its former co-chief operating officer, Jeffery Ju. Additional hires are also said to be underway, with talents being acquired from Qualcomm, Huawei’s HiSilicon, and more.

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Xiaomi to launch TWS earbuds in the Indian market under Redmi Phone Plus strategy

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May 27, 2020

The Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi, is one of the most popular brands in India. The company and its subsidiary consider the Southeast Asian market as a very important region and have said that it will launch new products under Redmi‘s “Phone-Plus” strategy.

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According to Xiaomi India’s Chief Marketing Officer, Anuj Sharma, “We have finalized the phase one of the phone plus strategy for the Redmi brand and have decided to launch TWS earphones.” The senior executive said that the company is working on phase two strategy for its Redmi brand. This new strategy will involve products that connect to its smartphone strategy and “are looking at quite a few different segments.”

This strategy is being undertaken to disrupt the current TWS market, similar to what Redmi had achieved when it launched its first smartphones in India. Counterpoint Research had revealed that the TWS market had seen a staggering growth of 700 percent in 2019, with brands like Apple, JBL, and Noise leading the category. Thus, future Xiaomi launches may target different price segments to appeal to a broader market in India.

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In other words, Xiaomi is currently planning on expanding its ecosystem around its smartphones and its supplementing products. This could be indicative of smart products like bands, smartwatches, earbuds, and more. As of right now, the company is confirmed to soon launch new TWS earbuds, which is a category that has seen immense growth in India recently.

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Realme X50t 5G moniker spotted in Google Play supported device listing

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May 27, 2020

Realme began with the X50 series by launching the Realme X50 5G in January. It was followed by the arrival of the Realme X50 Pro 5G flagship phone in February. The Realme X50m 5G went official in April and the company announced the Realme X50 Pro Player Edition gaming-centric handset yesterday. Fresh information reveals that the company is gearing up to introduce another X50 member called Realme X50t 5G.

The Realme X50t 5G moniker has appeared on the list of Google Play supported devices. The listing only mentions that RMX2052CN and RMX2052 model numbers are associated with the smartphone. Nothing else is known about the smartphone.

In the recent past, four Realme phones were spotted at TENAA such as RMX2141, RMX2142, RMX2052, and RMX2072. The RMX2141/2 model numbers are associated with Realme X50m and the Realme X50 Pro Player Edition has RMX2072 model number. The exact identity of the Realme RMX2052 is not known yet. Interestingly, the TENAA listing of the RMX2141/2 and RMX2052 are almost identical with only a few differences in the support for network frequencies.

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The Realme RMX0252 has a 6.57-inch LCD display that supports Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The handset has a side-facing fingerprint reader. The device is expected to arrive in China in white and grey-blue color editions.

The RMX2052 is powered by 2.4GHz octa-core processor and it has RAM variants such as 6 GB, 8 GB and 12 GB. Its storage variants are 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB. It is preinstalled with Android 10 OS.

The handset has a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 30W fast charging. There is a 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system available in the pill-shaped cutout on the screen. The back panel of the phone features 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system.

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OPPO Reno4, Reno4 Pro confirmed to arrive with 65W fast charging

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May 27, 2020

OPPO is yet to confirm the launch date of the Reno4 series. Ahead of the launch, both phones have appeared in various leaks and at TENAA with their entire specifications. Many reports have claimed that the Reno4 and Reno4 Pro will be equipped with support for 65W fast charging. Today, the Chinese firm reached out its fans through Weibo to reveal that the Reno4 series will indeed arrive with 65W fast charging technology.

So far, OPPO has only offered its 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 technology on flagship devices like OPPO Reno Ace, Find X2 series and OPPO Ace2. The Reno4 and Reno4 Pro will be the first phones featuring non-flagship processor to arrive the highest rated fast charging technology that is currently available. Both smartphones are expected to arrive with 4,000mAh batteries.

Editor’s Pick: OPPO Reno4 series teased to have ultra-thin body and new touch experience

The OPPO Reno4 has a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a pill-shaped cutout for its 32-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual selfie camera system. The Reno4 Pro has a large punch-hole display of 6.5 inches with a single 32-megapixel front camera. Both phones support full HD+ resolution and have in-screen fingerprint readers.

The Reno4’s rear-mounted camera system is expected to include a 48-megapixel main shooter, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel and a 2-megapixel monochrome shooter. The Reno4 Pro’s triple camera setup that an OIS-assisted 48-megapixel primary shooter, a low-light video camera of 12-megapixel and a 13-megapixel telephoto lens. The ColorOS 7.1 based Android 10 OS will come preloaded on the Reno4 and Reno4 Pro handsets.

Rumors are rife that Reno4 and Reno4 Pro phones are driven by Snapdragon 765G processor. Hopefully, the Chinese firm will confirm the name of the chipset that powers the Reno4 duo. OPPO is yet to confirm on the launch date of the Reno4 series. It is speculated that OPPO may announce it on June 12.

ARM Cortex-A78 CPU and Mali-G78 GPU will power 2021 flagship smartphones

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May 27, 2020

During the 2020 TechDay event, ARM announced two new CPU microarchitectures — Cortex-A78 and Cortex-X1 CPU for flagship performance design. Along with that, the company has also introduced a new Mali-G78 GPU.

So, it’s safe to assume that the next-generation flagship smartphones getting launched in 2021 will have ARM Cortex-A78 CPU and Mali-G78 GPU. For those who are unaware, chipset makers like Qualcomm, Huawei, Samsung, etc. use designs created by ARM to make their own SoCs that powers all the smartphones.

ARM says that the newly announced Cortex-A78 CPU core design is “unquestionably our most efficient Cortex-A CPU ever designed for mobile.” It is claimed to offer a 20 percent increase in performance compared to last year’s Cortex-A77 design while staying within a 1-watt power budget.

The new Cortex-A78 pretty much continues Arm’s traditional design philosophy on balance between performance, power, and area (PPA). ARM has a track record of being able to provide competitive performance with low power consumption and small die areas.

The company has also introduced a new Cortex-A custom program. With this, its partners can create their own specialized Cortex CPU in conjunction with ARM for their specific purposes beyond the stock Cortex-A78. The first of those chips is the ARM Cortex-X1.

The ARM Cortex-X1 will offer up to a 30 percent peak performance improvements over the Cortex-A77. The “Cortex-X Custom Program” is an evolution of “Built on Arm Cortex Technology” program that enabled customers to collaborate early in the design phase of a new microarchitecture, and request customizations to the configurations, such as a larger ROB, differently tuned prefetchers, or interface customizations for better integrations.

Besides new CPU designs, the company has also introduced a pair of new mobile GPUs — Mali-G78 and Mali-G68. While the G78 GPU is aimed at flagship smartphones, the G68 is meant for offering similar performance at a more affordable price point.

The new Mali-G78 supports 24 cores, up from 16, and the company promises that it will enable up to 25 percent increase in graphics performance compared to last year’s Mali-G77. ARM has also announced a new Ethos-N78 neural processing unit (NPU) which is promised to offer up to 25 percent improved performance efficiency over the Ethos-N77.

The Mali-G68 is the company’s first GPU targeted at the “sub-premium” market. It retains the FMA, dependency tracking, and tiler improvements from the G78 and comes with Asynchronous Top Level clock speed control. However, this budget GPU only scales between one and six cores.

Nokia shuts factory in Tamil Nadu after 42 test positive for COVID-19

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May 27, 2020

Earlier this month, Nokia shut down its manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, India. The company made the move after employees tested positive for the Coronavirus infection. While the official numbers weren’t given out, a source close to the situation claimed that the infected number of people reached 42.

Back when the COVID-19 cases had initially started breaking out in India, the government had imposed a nation wide lockdown. This caused many OEMs that had their manufacturing plants set up in the region to also suspend operations. Since then, these lockdowns have seen a relaxation in various regards, but many feared that this would lead to infection cases rising again. So the news regarding Nokia’s plant shutdown arriving immediately after these relaxations might be behind why the company chose not to give out the official numbers.

According to a spokesperson, “We hope to resume operations soon at a restricted level with skeletal staff strength.” In other words, the scale of operations is going to see a drastic reduction. Notably, the Chinese smartphone maker, Oppo, recently reopened its plant in India after 9 of its employees tested positive for Coronavirus as well. So, while the government is trying to kickstart the economy again, the number of infections is expected to boom in the coming month.

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Used OnePlus 8 Pros are selling for hundreds of dollars above MSRP due to scarcity

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May 27, 2020

Back when OnePlus had initially launched its first phones, it was quite common for these devices to be quickly sold again with a price tag over the MSRP. The reason for these higher priced reselling was due to the company’s then invite-only sales system. Now, the OnePlus 8 Pro is suffering from a similarly inflated resale but this time its caused by a scarcity in the market.

The OnePlus 8 series is the latest flagship from the Chinese smartphone vendor. Its high end Pro model went on sale in the US for 900 US Dollars. However, after the initial sales, the stock for the smartphone quickly got cleared by early buyers. Since then, its been weeks and OnePlus have yet to replenish its stocks. Thus, to meet the popular demand, certain listings have been spotted on popular reselling sites like Swappa and eBay.

In these listings, the average sales prices of the OnePlus 8 Pro have reached over 1,100 US Dollars, which is 200 US Dollars over its original MSRP. Notably, one 256GB internal storage variant was even spotted for a whopping 1,300 US Dollars. This is again 300 US Dollars over the original price tag. At the moment, the company has yet to respond to the situation regarding its issues with its supply chains.

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Xiaomi Smart Lock E achieves 1000% crowdfunding target in just 30 minutes

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May 27, 2020

A few days ago, Xiaomi launched its new Smart Lock E for crowdfunding in China for a price of 899 yuan, which is roughly $126. While the company successfully completed the target, how it did is interesting.

As per the report, the Xiaomi Smart Lock E managed to exceed the crowdfunding target by 1000 percent in just 30 minutes of going live on the platform, generating about 900,000 yuan within that time frame.

It comes with support for six unlocking methods — Fingerprint, Password, Temporary Password, Bluetooth, Homekit, and Emergency Key. It’s integrated with a 3D semiconductor fingerprint module at the top of the door handle which the company claim has a recognition rate of 98.5 percent.

The product can also be easily controlled using the built-in Siri or Home application on iPhone, iPad, or even Apple Watch after it has been authorized by the Mi App. Once done, the device can be controlled through voice commands. For instance, when someone comes, just say “Hey Siri, open door lock.” and it’ll do the rest.

There’s a USB Type-C emergency power supply module at the bottom of the device which can temporarily power the product using the mobile power supply. If every digital unlocking system fails to work properly, it also comes with a mechanical lock which can be unlocked using a physical key.

The Xiaomi Smart Lock E is powered by eight batteries which promise to offer 18 months of battery life. The company says that when the power left is less than 20 percent, it starts showing red flashlight, reminding you to change batteries.

Samsung Galaxy S20 series reports disappointing sales in Q1 2020

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May 27, 2020

Samsung has seen tremendous success with its Galaxy S-series of flagship smartphones so far and the Galaxy S10 launched last year was well-praised and reported good sales numbers for the South Korean giant.

However, the new iteration in the lineup, the Galaxy S20 lineup, isn’t doing good as far as sales are concerned. Earlier this month, we reported that the new smartphone series is witnessing disappointing sales in the U.S. and now another report claims that the phenomenon isn’t limited to the United States.

A report coming from market research firm Omdia claims that Samsung has shipped just 8.2 million units of the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra smartphones in the first quarter of the year, i.e. from January 2020 to March 2020.

However, do keep in mind that the smartphone was announced in February this year and went on sale in the month of March. So, the device had been on sale for just three weeks in the first quarter of this year.

While the numbers aren’t that bad for an Android smartphone maker but Samsung is the leading mobile brand globally and had posted impressive numbers for the predecessor Galaxy S10 lineup. The company had sold 10.3 million units of S10 and S10+ in Q1 2019 and adding S10e to the line brings the total to 12.5 million units.

The COVID-19 pandemic is also one of the reasons for the lackluster sales of the Galaxy S20 series this year but one cannot dismiss the higher pricing (thanks to 5G support) for the new lineup as of the major reason stopping users from upgrading.

At a time when the global shipments have declined by 13 percent compared to last year for the same period, the Galaxy S20 series have reported a 35 percent decline when compared to its predecessors.

The report reveals that the most popular flagship model from Samsung was the Galaxy S20 Plus with sales of 3.5 million units, which is down from the 5.2 million units the previous generation’s most popular model – the Galaxy S10.

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Realme to soon setup its own SMT lines in India for Smart TVs

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May 27, 2020

Realme recently launched its first smart TV in the Indian market, dubbed as Realme Smart TV, with a starting price of ₹12,999 (~$171). Now, the company’s executive has confirmed that it will soon set up SMT lines for Realme Smart TVs in India.

The SMT or Surface-mount technology is a method in which the electronic circuit is produced by directly mounting the components on the surface of the PCBs. Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India said that the company is investing in a full production line — from basic components to panel assembling and SMT.

He further added that for Realme smartphones, the company started SMT assembling from day 1. As for the capacity, the company can manufacture 3.5 million smartphone devices per month and can increase that up to 40-45 million a year.

The Realme Smart TV comes in two models — 32-inch and 43-inch, offering HD Ready and Full HD screen resolution respectively. The devices are powered by a Mediatek chipset, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, 24W quad-speaker setup, Chroma Boost Picture Engine, and Android TV 9 operating system with built-in popular content apps.

Madhav Sheth also confirmed that the company will soon launch its flagship smart TV. While he has not revealed many details about it, the product is likely to be a 55-inch model of the Realme Smart TV which could have 4K screen resolution support.

As for growing the company’s business in India, Realme is expanding its distribution channels to even tier-IV and tier-V towns. The company believes that offline shops are the backbone of the country’s retail business.

It plans to cover more than 35,000 mobile stores across the country with more than 5,000 promoters, 400 distributors. The firm is also planning to make significant investments in training promoters, store branding, and mass media marketing.

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Sony Xperia 1 II to be available in the US for $1,199 from July 24

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May 27, 2020

Sony’s latest flagship smartphone which goes by the name Sony Xperia 1 II (pronounced as Mark Two), will be available for purchase in the United States from 24th July carrying a massive price tag of $1,199.

Along with that, the company has also confirmed that the device will be up for pre-orders from 1st June. Those who pre-orders the smartphone before 28th June will be getting a free pair of Sony WF-1000XM3 noise-canceling earbuds.

The highlight of the smartphone is its triple-camera setup on the back which is developed by the engineers who made Sony A7 III and other popular mirrorless cameras. The phone’s camera setup includes three 12-megapixel sensors — wide, ultra-wide, and zoom.

Sony says that the smartphone can shoot up to 20fps in burst mode with features like autofocus and auto-exposure enabled. This makes the phone an ideal candidate for capturing action and sports events.

Further, the camera can do human/animal eye-tracking and also offers features like Pro Mode, Movie Settings, and more. On the front side, the device comes with an 8-megapixel snapper with an f/2.0 aperture

The Sony Xperia 1 II features a 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED screen that comes with a 21:9 aspect ratio, making it taller than other flagship phones available in the market. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage with support for expandable storage up to 1TB.

The phone runs the Android 10 operating system and is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that comes with support for 21W fast charging and wireless charging. Although the Sony Xperia 1 II is the company’s first 5G smartphones for Europe, the U.S. variant supports LTE bands. But Sony has said that it will soon launch Xperia Pro 5G in the United States with support for high-speed mmWave 5G technology.

ZTE Axon 11 SE 5G set to launch on June 1

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