DJI may halt sales of most of its drones in the US as per a recent court ruling

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May 18, 2020

At the Honor Smart Life Product Launch event, the brand also announced a number of ecological products under its Pro-selection series. The Clea Antibacterial Wireless Vacuum Cleaner and ULTTY Sterilization Bladeless Fan are one of those products.

Clea Antibacterial Wireless Vacuum Cleaner

This wireless vacuum cleaner features 10-cone cyclone dust separator and 350W 100,000 rpm motor. With a suction power of 125W, it is capable of removing minute dust.

As the name suggests, it also sterilizes the surface after cleaning dust. The vacuum cleaner’s sterilization is rated as high as 99.99%

Further, its battery is rated to run for up to 65 minutes on a full charger, It comes with necessary brush kits and being a smart IoT product, it can connect with an app and record the number of calories consumed while using it.

According to Honor, the Clea Antibacterial Wireless Vacuum Cleaner is good as Dyson, which costs way more than the former’s 1299 Yaun ($183) crowdfunding price tag.

ULTTY Sterilization Bladeless Fan

As the name says, this product is a bladeless fan that can output both sterilized cold and hot air based on weather. It features a patented turbocharging technology to provide a stable flow of strong cold and warm air.

It supports four levels of airflow speed and changes the condition of air based on the room thermal reading via accurate temperature sensing. As for appearance, it comes in two colors namely Black and White.

The Honor Pro-selection ULTTY Sterilization Bladeless Fan is priced at 999 Yuan ($140) and will be available at multiple online retailers in China.

Google Pixel 4a/4a XL leak out of the Vietnamese production line

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May 18, 2020

It was recently rumoured that Google would start manufacturing Pixel phones in Vietnam. Fresh facts have emerged that the Pixel 4a is the first model manufactured in the Asian country.

A Vietnamese blog reports that a source who works inside the factory which assembles Google’s upcoming product has provided pictorials which confirm the Pixel 4a is being produced in Vietnam.

The factory located in Vinh Phuc is said to be run by a Taiwanese company but we can’t confirm if it is Foxconn. The factory also assembles iPads for Apple. According to the source, the Pixel production line was moved from Taiwan, including the SMT (Surface Mount Technology) line which is used to produce PCB (motherboard) for modern electronic devices.

The leaked photos shows that there are two different models available in white and black. The white is larger and is codenamed Blembe. This is suspected to be the Pixel 4a. The black one which is smaller is the Pixel 4a codenamed Sunfish. According to the sources, the Pixel 4a is made from ‘grainy plastic’, ‘plastic buttons’ and ‘mid-range phone feel’. Apart from the difference in sizes,the Pixel 4a XL also seems to pack a different camera setup. Although the other is grainy, it looks like a dual or triple camera setup onboard.

Talking about Pixel assembly line in Vietnam, this person shared that due to the new finishing, the output is very small, mainly SMT output and then transferred to Taiwan to install the finished product. Currently, the number of Pixel 4a installed in Vietnam is only a few hundred per week, considered as a test line. Anyway, the Pixel 4a has not been introduced yet, so one can expect that in about a month when everything goes into orbit, there will be Pixel 4a made in Vietnam (currently not received this certificate), according to the share.

Google Pixel 4a was expected to go on sale from May 22. However, the latest rumour hints that the first sale has been shifted to June 5. The price is even rumoured to start at $349, $50 less than the earlier rumoured price.

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Exclusive: Amazfit Ares full spec sheet reveals 13-day battery life and more

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May 18, 2020

The Amazfit Ares doesn’t launch until tomorrow but we have been able to get our hands on the full spec sheet of Huami’s latest smartwatch.

The Ares has a 1.28-inch square-shaped reflective color display. The display gets brighter with increasing outdoor light, so you don’t need to strain your eyes to see what is on the screen when directly under the sun. Huami says the screen, which is housed in a polycarbonate frame with a rugged design, has an anti-fingerprint coating and is covered with Gorilla Glass 3. A pair of matching silicone straps are attached but unfortunately, you can’t replace them. Owners will be able to choose from 8 official watchfaces.

The Amazfit Ares can track a total of 70 different activities including basics such as running, swimming, and cycling, as well as other activities such as boxing, martial arts, taekwondo, sword-fighting, Zumba dance, ballet, bowling, squash, and lots more. The image below shows all the activities it can track.

The watch comes with FIRSTBEAT professional analysis algorithm that helps you improve the way you exercise. There is also Huami’s own PAI health assessment system built-in.

The Amazfit Ares has GPS+GLONASS for accurate tracking and also has a barometer for weather and altitude. There is a BioTracker PPG heart-rate sensor for 24-hour heart-rate monitoring. It also has a sedentary reminder, notification reminder, support for music playback, and offline payment.

With respect to battery life, the Amazfit Ares has a 200mAh battery capacity. Huami says it will last 13 days on a single charge with 24-hour heart-rate monitoring turned on, sleep tracking turned on, 150 notifications per day, GPS turned on for 30 minutes, and three exercise sessions per week. The battery life drops to 23 hours if GPS is turned on all-day. In basic watch mode, the Amazfit Ares will last up to 90 days on a single charge. The smartwatch charges via a magnetic charging stand.

The Ares will be available in two colors when it launches – Iwaguro (Black/Ash) and Army Green. It is compatible with devices running Android 5.0 and up and iOS 10.0 and above. There is no info on the price but that should become public knowledge when it is announced tomorrow.

Xiaomi launches the MIJIA 16-in-1 Electric Screwdriver priced at 99 yuan (~$14).

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May 18, 2020

Around February this year, Xiaomi’s MIJIA brand launched an 8-in-1 screwdriver set. An upgraded version has now been unveiled with 16 screwdriver heads of different sizes. The new MIJIA 16-in-1 Electric Screwdriver is priced at 99 yuan (around $14).

The MIJIA 16-in-1 ratchet screwdriver has two major upgrades. The rachet is upgraded to a 45 teeth precision gear, thus increasing the torque. The second upgrade is the inclusion of 16 different types of batch heads.

The screwdriver is equipped with eight S2 high-hardness bits. The 8-in-1 model has 8 single-head bits but this time it is upgraded to 8 double-head bits. The 8 bits contain 16 commonly used models with a hardness of 60HRC.

In addition, the Mijia 16-in-1 ratchet screwdriver comes with a 110mm extension rod (the extension rod on the 8-in-1 version was 105mm), which supports narrow space operations and has a wider range of use. The extension rod is removable, which takes up less space and is convenient for storage and carrying.

The screwdriver’s handle is made of nylon + fiberglass material and is covered with soft TPE, non-slip and non-stick rubber. It adopts an ergonomic 8-sided shape. The body also houses several contours that ensure it doesn’t slip off the hand easily. The head is also lightweight and durable.

Huawei Y8p launched as a rebadged Enjoy 10s; comes with AppGallery

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May 18, 2020

Huawei has quietly announced a new phone called the Huawei Y8p. The device is actually a rebadge of the Enjoy 10s that was announced in China last October.

The phone packs a 6.3-inch FHD+ OLED display with a waterdrop notch for the 16MP front-facing camera. There is also an in-display fingerprint scanner. The back is covered in glass and is home to triple rear cameras arranged vertically.

The chipset inside is the Kirin 710F and it is paired with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. An NM SD card slot will allow for an extra 256GB of storage.

Huawei ships the phone with a 48MP primary rear camera and an 8MP 120° ultrawide-angle camera while a 2MP depth sensor serves as the third rear camera. There is an AIS Handheld Night Mode for capturing beautiful night shots.

The Huawei Y8p has a 4000mAh battery capacity that supports 10W charging. It has Bluetooth 5.0, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, Dual-SIM, NFC, USB Type-C, and an audio jack.

The phone runs EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10. There is no Google Mobile Services but Huawei’s Mobile Services which includes Huawei AppGallery and Huawei MEETime is pre-installed.

The Huawei Y8p is available in Breathing Crystal and Midnight Black. Details about price and availability have not yet been announced.

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Redmi TV X50, X55, and X65 will be announced alongside Redmi 10X series

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May 18, 2020

Earlier today, Redmi officially shared a poster revealing Redmi 10X in all its glory after the announcement of MediaTek Dimensity 820, which will be powering it. A few hours later, Lu Weibing, the general manager of the brand shared another teasing the launch of Redmi TV X50, X55, and X65 alongside the aforementioned budget 5G handset.

Although we know some of the specifications of Redmi 10X courtesy of multiple leaks, there’s not a single detail available regarding the upcoming Redmi TV X series that includes X50, X55, X65.

Mr Weibeing simply said that these TVs will be excellence in design, picture quality, sound, and smart experience in his post. Since the launch will take place next week on May 26, a day after Realme’s event, we can expect the brand to share more teasers revealing the specs of these TVs.

As for Redmi 10X, it is confirmed to come in four colors – Dark Blue, Violet, Gold, and White. The same was leaked on Saturday along with the info that the device will be available in two variants – Standard and Pro respectively.

As per the Geekbench listings, the Redmi 10X and Redmi 10X Pro could bear model numbers M2004J7AC and M2004J7BC. The former was also spotted on TENAA revealing it to feature a triple camera setup and FHD AMOLED display with an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

This means the only difference between the Standard and Pro variants could be the cameras. The teaser poster shared earlier today could be of Redmi 10X Pro since it has a quad-camera setup.

Pixel 4a reported to have a lower price tag than the iPhone SE 2020

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May 18, 2020

This time last year, Google had already taken the wraps off the Pixel 3a. For its successor, called the Pixel 4a, there is a little more waiting to be done. While we wait for the phone to launch, new info regarding the price has surfaced.

Earlier reports revealed the Pixel 4a will have a starting price tag of $399, the same as the iPhone SE 2020 but it may actually launch for less.

source suggests that $349 price will be for 128GB model

— Stephen Hall (@hallstephenj) May 14, 2020

According to Stephen Hall of 9to5Google, the Pixel 4a will be priced at $349 – $50 less than Apple is charging for its new iPhone. What makes the news even more interesting is that the price tag is said to be for the 128GB model! The iPhone SE 2020 with 128GB of storage is priced at $449

Based on the new price, Google may be able to get more folks to pick up the Pixel 4a which has largely better specs than the iPhone SE 2020 but a less-powerful processor.

The Pixel 4a will have an OLED display with a punch-hole at the top right corner. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 730 processor that will draw power from a 3080mA battery. Google is shipping the device with a single camera on the back which is a 12.2MP sensor while the selfie camera is an 8MP sensor. Other features are a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, an audio jack, and support for 18W sat charge.

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Honor Router 3 goes official as the brand’s first WiFi 6+ router

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May 18, 2020

Honor officially unveils the Honor Router 3 as the brand’s first WiFi 6+ router at the Smart Life Product Launch event in China. It is only priced at 219 Yuan ($31) and customers pre-ordering it for 10 Yuan ($1) can avail a discount of 30 Yuan ($4) when it will be available for purchase on May 25.

The new Honor Router 3 looks similar to the Huawei AX3 Series WiFi 6+ router except for the base. In fact, it has the same specifications as the standard AX3.

It is powered by in-house Lingxiao dual-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz paired with 128MB of RAM and flash memory each. The power consumption is rated less than 12W with 12V DC / 1A power input.

The Honor Router 3 measures 242mm x 151.9mm x 40.9 mm in dimensions and weighs 379g. It runs Huawei RTOS system can be controlled using Huawei Smart Life app available on both Android and iOS.

It is capable of operating in both 2.4GHz (574Mbps) and 5GHz (2402Mbps) modes simultaneously with a maximum transmission rate of 3976Mbps. The router features a total of four antennas with a gain of 5dBi.

Further, the router supports transmission protocols such as 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3ab. It also has three modes namely Wall Penetration, Standard and Sleep. As for security, it comes with features like WPA3, firewall, DMZ, DoS attack protection, etc.

Other additional features of Honor Router 3 include speed limit, bandwidth limit, parental controls, gaming acceleration, WiFi relay, guest network, MAC address filtering, VPN, and more.

Honor X1 Smart TV series launched in three sizes with 4k resolution

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May 18, 2020

Honor’s Smart Life product launch earlier today also saw the launch of the Honor X1 Smart TV in China. Honor made its first entrance into the smart TV market last year with the launch of the Honor Smart Screen. The X1 is an entirely new series and even though the specs are trimmed down, the TV still is an impressive one that will surely compete with Xiaomi’s product line.

The Honor X1 Smart TV series is available in three sizes: 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch. It uses a 4K ultra-high-definition full-screen display with a 94% screen-to-body ratio. It also features 3D streamer narrow bezels, a large logo at the back and texture design .

The new smart TV series is said to feature a comprehensive upgrade in audio and video. In terms of image quality, it supports a wide color gamut of 92% DCI-P3 and an AI magic image quality engine. In addition, it also comes with MEMC technology which provides real-time dynamic picture compensation.

In terms of sound quality, the Honor X1 packs four 10W speakers and two 0.5L independent sound chambers are installed inside, bringing a theater-level surround sound. The TV models also feature a large 1L sound cavity, 31-segment EQ sound adjustment with the most advanced Huawei Histen audio processing algorithm.

On the core hardware, the Honor X1 Smart Screen series is equipped with the Honghu 818 smart chip, a quad-core 1.5GHz processor which smoothly decode 8K & 4K videos. The device is available in 2GB RAM and 16GB storage but there may likely be other memory options.

Amazfit Aeri self-disinfecting mask supports unlocking your phone with Face ID

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May 18, 2020

Face masks have become a necessity for everyone since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, for those who own a phone with support for face unlock, unlocking their devices have proved difficult. The reason is that more than half of the face is covered when you put on a mask, so face unlock is impossible unless…….you have the Amazfit Aeri mask.

Huami to the rescue!

When news of folks having difficulties unlocking their devices first began to surface, Huami announced it was working on a mask that will allow users to unlock their device using Face ID without having to pull off the mask. The Chinese manufacturer has now shared drawings of what the mask looks like.

Amazfit Aeri Design

The Amazfit Aeri has a transparent design. Huami says it will be made of an anti-fog material, making it easier to unlock your phone via Face ID. The mask will also have built-in ultraviolet lights for self-disinfection which work when you plug in a USB Type-C cable to the side.

The mask also uses removable air-filters that can last for six weeks before replacement, thanks to the ultraviolet disinfection. N95 masks are effective for just 8 hours before replacement, so being able to use a filter for more than a month is definitely good news. It is important to mention that we do not know if Amazfit’s Ares mask will meet the N95 standard as Huami didn’t mention it.

The Amazfit Aeri will also have a modular design that allows for adding accessories such as an eye shield or a fan so users can wear it while exercising and not worry about suffocation.

Long wait ahead

Huami says they have begun making prototypes of the Amazfit Aeri but it will not be available commercially for at least 6 months to a year. That is a pretty long time to wait but we won’t be surprised if another Chinese manufacturer beats them to it by launching a similar product.

While there is no info on the price, Huami has said that it plans to make it as affordable as its other products. We expect a price tag not less than $50 when the Aeri mask launches.

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Honor MagicBook Pro 2020 is official with 16.1-inch display, 10th Gen Intel processors, MX350 GPU, and more

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May 18, 2020

Honor has officially announced the MagicBook Pro 2020 at the brand’s Smart Life Product Launch event held in China today. This laptop was already listed on Jingdong (JD.com) last week revealing some of its specifications.

Honor MagicBook Pro 2020 Specifications

The new Honor MagicBook Pro 2020 sports a similarly sized 16.1-inch IPS LCD display as the 2019 model. However, the bezels are now reduced to 4.9mm to offer a 90% screen to body ratio. The panel also boasts a 100% sRGB color gamut.

Surprisingly, the brand did not mention the screen resolution, which means it is probably still 1920×1080 pixels as the last year’s model. Anyway, it is TÜV Rheinland-certified for no strobing and low blue light emission.

Further, the new laptop from Honor comes in two processor configurations – 10th Gen Intel Core i5 and Core i7 respectively paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. The notebook also features a dedicated Nvidia GeForce MX350 GPU.

The Honor MagicBook Pro 2020 comes with a pop-up web camera placed in the function keys row like high-end Huawei laptops. It also features software tweaks like multi-screen collaboration to mirror and control supported smartphones on the notebook. Users can also share files between them seamlessly just like Apple’s AirDrop.

Honor has also included a new performance mode in this laptop, which can be activated via shortcut Function (Fn) key + P. The notebook’s CPU and rendering performances are increased by 8% and 15% respectively in this mode.

Honor MagicBook Pro Pricing and Availability

The HonorMagic Pro 2020 will be available for purchase from May 19 from official Honor retail partners like VMall, Jingdong, and more for the following prices.

Model	Price
Intel Core i5 16GB + 512GB, MX350	5,999 Yuan ($843)
Intel Core i7 16GB + 512GB, MX350	6,699 Yuan ($942)

For a limited time, this notebook will be available for 5,499 ($773) and 6,299 ($885) respectively.

Honor V6 Tablet arrives with Kirin 985 5G SoC, WiFi 6+ & 7250mAh battery

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May 18, 2020

Honor today held its Smart Life conference and one of the products unveiled is the Honor V6 tablet. The tablet market has declined a great deal but both Huawei and Honor have kept first in the market. The firms have even stuck to releasing flagship products in addition to mid-range and entry-level products. Huawei MatePad Pro 5G released last year was the first 5G tablet globally. The Honor V6 wears the crown as the first tablet to feature support for 5G connectivity and WiFi 6.

The Honor V6 packs a huge 10.4-inch fullscreen display with 2K resolution and 84% screen to body ratio. The rear design of the tablet is said to have been inspired by nature’s Tindal effect. It comes in three color schemes namely; Wizard of OZ, Titanium Sky Silver, and Magic Night Black.

The tablet is powered by a Kirin 985 chipset which ushers in support for 5G connectivity. It also supports WiFi 6+ technology, 160MHz bandwidth and dynamic narrow-bandwidth technology. It downloads faster and is stable through walls. It equally features the newly upgraded Huawei self-developed Histen 6.1 3D sound effect and four large-amplitude speakers. In addition, there is a massive 7250mAh battery on board which can be charged via a USB-C port. The device features support for 22.5W super fast charging.

The Honor V6 tablet also comes with a stylus pen having a 4096 level pressure sensitivity. The stylus is dubbed Magic Pencil and can be used for fine art drawing. Honor even shared a picture drawn by an artist on the V6 tablet. The slate also comes with a Bluetooth mechanical keyboard.

As for the camera aspect, the Honor V6 packs a single 8-megapixels camera at the front. The tablet also sports a 13MP camera at the back.

Honor is yet to announce the pricing and availability details. We’ll have to wait until June 13 to find out the price and release details.

Huawei responds to new US Sanctions, says it could affect various global industries

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May 18, 2020

Earlier this year, the US government had proposed actions that could potentially hamper Huawei‘s operations globally by limiting chip supplies to the Chinese tech giant. Now, the company in the Huawei Analyst Summit 2020 event officially responded to these recent sanctions, stating that it could affect various global industries apart from just Huawei.

During the conference which was streamed online, officials stated that the company had complied with all government rules and regulations with the original trade ban back in 2019. However, the recent sanctions that are directly against the company have made Huawei actively oppose the amendments made by the US Department of Commerce. Furthermore, these sanctions could also be used to pressure other industries as well.

Huawei officials said that the US government has proceeded with such measures despite negative feedback and concerns expressed by “many companies and industry associations.” Rather, these actions can also be used to “undermine” industries worldwide, including more than 3 billion Huawei users. According to Huawei, the actions may hamper its expansion, maintenance, and operations in more than 170 countries.

This move will seek to interrupt a network chain worth hundreds of millions of dollars and could have a serious impact on a wide range of industries across the globe. Huawei called out the United State’s bullying attitude stating they are taking advantage of their “own technological strengths in an attempt to crush industries outside its borders.” In other words, undertake discriminating policies against foreign multinational corporations.

The US sanctions that have limited chip supply from TSMC to Huawei could have far reaching implications. The company believes that this move can damage the “trust and collaboration” with the semiconductor industry, which is an integral part of various other industries as well. They also added that in the long run, these actions might hurt the US itself by creating a distrust in foreign companies that may not deal with “US technologies or supply chains” in the future due to sanctions like these.

Google Pixel 5 series to reportedly ditch Motion Sense

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May 18, 2020

Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL flagship smartphones from the tech giant were launched with a Soli radar chip to offer hands-free usage capabilities. However, the feature hasn’t gained much traction and the phone’s sales are quite low.

So, as per the reports, because of the failure of this Motion Sense feature, the company will be ditching this feature altogether in the next iteration, i.e. Google Pixel 5 series which should get launched this fall.

Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL featured — Google Pixel 4 XL

Motion Sense feature which makes use of the Project Soli radar chip, enables users to make use of gesture-based control system for hands-free experience. While many smartphone brands have offered gesture-based navigation features, Google‘s is the first one to be dependent on a Soli radar chip hardware.

One of the reasons for the low sales of Google Pixel 4 series, apart from the older design and not-so-important premium features, could be the lack of availability in some regions. Because of the presence of soli radar chip which uses certain frequency range, the company needs to obtain permission for frequency usage from the company where it plans to sell the devices. Thus, the smartphone series never made it to countries like India, Japan, China, among others.

It makes total sense for the company to ditch this Motion Sense feature which is restricting itself from selling the smartphones to two of the world’s leading markets. Also, why should Google include a premium feature that no one really wants to use?

As for the upcoming Google Pixel 5 series, the company is expected to ditch the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC and could instead adopt the Snapdragon 765G chipset which is aimed at premium mid-range devices. The reason behind this could be to keep the phone’s pricing on the lower side as the SD865 is quite expensive compared to its predecessors in the same lineup.

Getting rid of the Motion Sensor will also enable Google to offer a full-screen smartphone experience. The Pixel 5 series is expected to come with a triple-camera setup on the back and this time, the company is said to include a wide-angle sensor as well. We expect more rumours, leaks, and details regarding Pixel 5 lineup to surface in the coming weeks.

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Redmi 10X will be the first to feature the Dimensity 820 chip, scored over 400,000 on AnTuTu

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May 18, 2020

Earlier today (18th May 2020), Redmi announced that the upcoming Redmi 10X series will be the first in the company’s X lineup of smartphone and will be announced on 26th May 2020. And now, a senior official of Xiaomi has also confirmed that the device will be the first to feature MediaTek’s Dimensity 820 5G SoC.

Lu Weibing, Xiaomi President and Redmi General Manager, confirmed today that the Redmi 10X series will feature MediaTek’s latest budget 5G chipset. The Dimensity 820 SoC was also announced earlier today and even scored 415,672 in AnTuTu benchmarking software. This score is quite impressive considering that a score over 400,000 is in line with Qualcomm’s 2019 flagship chip, the Snapdragon 855.

For those unaware, the Dimensity 820 processor is based on a 7nm process. It is an octa core chip which features MediaTek’s latest APU 3.0 alongside an integrated 5G modem. The chip has four high performance cores ARM Cortex A76 clocked at 2.6GHz and four power efficient Cortex A55 clocked at 2GHz. For graphics, a Mali-G57 MC5 is housed while the 5G modem supports 5G + 5G SIM dual standby along with SA and NSA dual mode 5G.

The Redmi 10X will arrive with 6.57 inch OLED display with an FHD+ resolution. For memory, it will house 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The device will be powered by a large 4,420mAh battery pack and also has an in display fingerprint scanner on the front, where a 16 megapixel selfie shooter can also be found. The Redmi 10X series will arrive in a base and Pro variant and we will have to wait for the official launch date for more details.

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Realme TV will feature MediaTek chip, 24W four speakers, Dolby Audio, and more

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