Life in China is gradually returning back to normal but the past few months have been a tough one for the country due to the Coronavirus epidemic. The government had to effect a lockdown which made it impossible for people to move freely and that was highly helpful in curbing the spread. Online gaming and TV came to the rescue of Chinese families who had to adjust their routine in the face of the outbreak and quarantine efforts. That has translated to huge revenue for the game developers, as per a report by Sensor Tower. Although the report is a compilation of data on ap stores globally, most of the revenue came from China.
Data collated by the firm shows that in February 2020, Tencent’s “PUBG Mobile” and “Peace Elite” attracted more than US $191 million in revenue globally, five times that of the same period last year. The two games were ranked first in the global mobile game bestseller list. 71% of the revenue came from the Chinese market while the US market accounted for just 7.3%.
King of Glory and its overseas edition ranked second with $121 million in revenue. The Chinese version contributed 92.6% of revenue, followed by the Thai version “Arena of Valor” which contributed 3.7%.
Mixi’s “Monster Strike” is ranked as the third highest-grossing game which AFK Arena is ranked at the fourth position. DBZ Dokkan Battle came in at the fifth spot and Candy Crush Saga is ranked sixth.
The rest of the top 10 list is occupied by Rise of Kingdoms in number seven spot, Gardenscapes ranked eighth, Coin Mast in ninth position and Pokemon Go complete the top 10.
There are big changes coming to the current Redmi lineup according to info from China. The source, who is known for credible leaks, says the changes are based on the manufacturer betting big on 5G.
Redmi K30 4G
According to Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi (Redmi) will discontinue the Redmi K30 4G that it announced in December 2019. There is no news on how soon that will happen but even if its six months after (3 months from now), it sure is a big deal.
The Redmi K30 4G is powered by the Snapdragon 730G processor and is sold in India as the POCO X2. While 5G is yet to be available in India, it is already available in lots of cities in China. However, Redmi decided to launch both a 4G version and a 5G version of the phone in its home country, so those who do not want to pick up a 5G phone have an option.
The leaker adds that Redmi is planning a new Redmi K30 5G that will be cheaper than the current model. This version may be referred to as a “Lite” or “Youth Edition”. The price range is said to be between ¥1500 (~$211) and ¥2000 (~$281). The base model of the Redmi K30 5G is ¥1999, so this “Redmi K30 5G Lite” should sell for less.
The Redmi Note 9 series is yet to launch in China. A few weeks ago, it was reported that the series may not be announced in the country since they are 4G phones and thus do not meet Lu Weibing’s “5G for China” requirement.
The second part of the leak says Xiaomi and Redmi’ current product lineup (will) follow the price range below:
Redmi K30 5G – ¥2000 (~$281) to ¥3000 (~$422)
Redmi K30 Pro – ¥3000 (~$42) to ¥4000 (~$562)
Xiaomi Mi 10 series – ¥4000 (~$562) to ¥6000 (~$844)
New Mi MIX series – ¥5000 (~$703) to ¥7000 (~$984)
There is no info on when the new Redmi K30 5G will launch but we expect more details will surface next month.
According to industry sources, Samsung and LG will send a total of 430 engineers to Vietnam to continue production in their respective manufacturing plants in the country. These workers will be exempted from Vietnam’s quarantine policy.
Samsung logo at Samsung Customer Service Center in Krakow, Poland on 11 January 2019. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Since the whole world is going through the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the companies have halted producing goods in their manufacturing plants. Some have followed this suit as a precaution, while others were compelled to carry out due to government orders. Despite this situation, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics have planned to send 430 engineers from their home country South Korea to their manufacturing plants in Vietnam with special permission from the government.
Since February 22, the Vietnamese government has been banning foreigners from entering the country. Additionally, from February 29th, the government has also suspended visa-free travel for South Koreans and it has even stopped issuing new work visas to control the coronavirus outbreak. However, the government will exempt Korea’s top two electronics giants in this regard by allowing them to send a certain number of their citizens to their manufacturing hubs to maintain production lines.
As per industry sources, Samsung will be dispatching 180 engineers to work at its OLED plant, whereas LG will be sending 250 workers to support the production of smartphones, automotive parts, and home appliances. These people will be traveling on a separate chartered Asiana Airlines flight.
Qualcomm‘s latest Snapdragon 865 chipset is already powering some flagship models in the market. One thing to note about the models that have so far been released with the Snapdragon 865 chipset is their hefty price tags. Apart from the Redmi K30 Pro which was announced recently with a sub-$500 starting price in China, several others like the Mi 10, iQOO 3, Black Shark phone and several others are priced expensively in some cases going beyond $1000 like the Galaxy S20 series and Sony Xperia 1 II.
Google Pixel 4
Most of the OEMs, like Xiaomi which is known for its affordable flagship, cited skyrocketing components prices for the high retail prices. The Snapdragon 865 chipset is one of such expensive components. It is more expensive than previous years’ models, partly due to the improvements in the 5G band and others. However, while most OEMs have transmitted the high cost to the end-users, there are reports that Google and LG are both unwilling to use the chipset on their 2020 flagships. Both OEMs are said to have opted for a cheaper chip instead.
On its part, Google is expected to launch the Pixel 5 series which include the Pixel 5, Pixel 5 XL and Pixel 5a this year. A report by XDA Developers in January had revealed that the Pixel 5 series won’t use a Snapdragon 865 chipset but are equipped with a Snapdragon 765G premium mid-range SoC as seen on the Android repository.
Also, a report by Korean website Naver says that LG is looking to adopt an approach similar to Google’s on the LG G9 ThiQ. The G9 ThinQ will reportedly be powered by a Snapdragon 765G chipset instead of the Snapdragon 865. Recall that this is the same thing HMD global id with the Nokia 8.3 5G which was launched with a Snapdragon 765G chipset. There is also the ZTE Axon 11 5G packing the same Soc. A Vivo model with a Snapdragon 765 SoC had also appeared on GeekBench earlier on.
The Snapdragon 765G is the first Qualcomm modem that is integrated with a 5G. The Snapdragon 865 SoC still has to be bunded with a separate Snapdragon X55 5G modem. Qualcomm is said to have made it compulsory for OEM to integrate the SD865 with the X55 modem. This explains the absence of a 4G version but then, 4G phones won’t fly in the era of 5G. However, this has led to a more delicate motherboard design as well as bigger battery and screen size, thus driving production cost upwards.
In terms of the configuration, the Snapdragon 765G isn’t as fast as the flagship SD 865. It features two Cortex-A76 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores. While the Snapdragon 865 uses four A77 cores and four A55 cores. However, the difference shouldn’t be too noticeable with the right software optimisation in place, something Google can handle.
The coronavirus pandemic keeps throwing a spanner in the works of businesses and individuals alike. Just yesterday, we reported that several phone manufacturers including Apple, Samsung, and OPPO have suspended production in India. Now Xiaomi has announced that its Mi 10 5G launch scheduled for the last day of March has now been postponed.
The announcement was made earlier today by Manu Kumar Jain on Twiter. The MD of Xiaomi India said they had to take the decision after ”careful deliberation”. The official statement added that a new date will be released soon.
We, at #XiaomiIndia, are focusing our energy to support the nation in its fight against #COVID19.
After careful deliberation, we've decided to postpone the launch of #Mi10 in India, which was scheduled for 31st March 2020.
While the Indian launch has been postponed, it appears the global launch scheduled for Friday, March 27 is still on track. The March 27 launch is an online-only event and will be live-streamed.
The Mi 10 5G is the only one of the Mi 10 series coming to India. The more expensive Pro model will not be coming to the country. Manu also revealed last week that the Mi 10 will cost more in India due to the phone being a direct import and an increase in the GST tax on mobile phones. Another reason is the depreciating INR against the USD.
The Xiaomi Mi 10 is a Snapdragon 865-powered phone with a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display. It has four rear cameras which include a 108MP primary camera. There is a 20MP camera in front for selfies. The phone packs a 4780mAh battery with support for 30W wireless charging and 30W wired fast charging.
Xiaomi Youpin’s official Weibo page has shared a teaser which points to the launch of what looks like an electric scooter. The product is manufactured by Xiaomi’s eco-chain company 70Mai. The brand is best known for its range of smart dashcam and rearview mirrors. The teasers show the product will be launched on March 26 in China.
70 Mai had earlier released a poster which sought to know the feature fans want to see on their electric scooters. The options include keyless ignition, voice command as well as recording function. A sketch of a scooter indeed confirms it is a related product. We can’t say for sure if it will be an electric scooter as other posters have been shared which seems to suggest the product may just be a multifunctional smart display for an e-scooter.
All the same, the display may be the intuitive display that will be on the scooter. The display is shown to support XiaoAI voice assistance, navigation and touch functions. It also supports 4G. In one of the pictures, we can see the handlebar and front wheel of a scooter.
However, the posters tease the display more than the scooter so, it may just be a smart touchscreen display with several functions. Whatever the product will be, 70Mai has got a good record so we expect it to be an awesome product.
YouTube has announced it will default the video playback on its platform to SD quality for the next 30 days. The company is considering this measure to reduce bandwidth usage and relieve networks from unnecessary strains amid COVID-19 global pandemic.
Almost all the coronavirus-affected countries in the world have issued shutdowns to fight back the spread of the virus. Due to this, people have started binge-watching their favorite content on popular video streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, and others. Thus, the EU, as well as other governing bodies, had previously requested OTT service providers to limit their streams to SD quality to avoid stressing on networks, which might affect critical services like healthcare, banking, businesses, education, and others.
Following the request, Netflix lowered its stream quality to SD (standard) in Europe and also reduced bitrates in countries like India and Australia without compromising on quality. Also, YouTube defaulted its video playback to SD in Europe around the same time. But now, the Google-owned video streaming giant announces to roll out this new change globally. According to the statement given by YouTube, this new change will be active for the next 30 days.
Users can still watch YouTube videos in the quality they prefer by simply changing it from the option. That is because the company has merely ‘defaulted the playback to SD quality, not restricted it to’. As for India, the company said the change will be only limited to users on mobile data till April 14, which is the last date of the country’s official shut down order. Also, Indian users will be welcomed with a pop-up card on the homepage suggesting them to visit the official website of the country’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The Indian government announced a nationwide shutdown for 21 days starting today to fight the outbreak of coronavirus in the country. Even before that, almost all the smartphone companies operating in India shut down their manufacturing facilities, postponed the launches of their new smartphones, and some of them even started helping the government by donating necessary aids. Now, OnePlus also joins this bandwagon by closing all its retail stores across the country till April 14. The company has also placed a hold on new orders on its website for the time being.
OnePlus is one of the most popular smartphone brands in India. In fact, it is the country’s top premium smartphone brand for a few quarters now. However, it took more time than any other well-known brand in India to announce its measures to counter the COVID-19 pandemic.
OnePlus India took it to Twitter to announce that it is abiding the mandate issued by the government of India by closing its official retail stores across the country till April 14. Additionally, it also says that it will stop taking all new orders placed on its official website. That means even if you order a OnePlus product online from the official website, it will be shipping post-April 14, i.e. after the end of 21 days shut down ordered by the government or even later depending on the situation.
Lastly, OnePlus also assures that it is monitoring the situation closely and will resume sales as soon as it will be able to.
The Redmi K30 Pro is the latest flagship in town and practically the cheapest Snapdragon 865 phone at the moment. But the price is not the only thing people consider when purchasing a phone. Redmi‘s major competitor is Realme whose Realme X50 Pro 5G is also a flagship phone and one that buyers will also consider.
This post pits both devices against each other and will help you decide which one to get.
Design
Design is subjective but that doesn’t mean we cannot have opinions. Some love the pop-up selfie camera of the Redmi K30 Pro while others do not mind the pill-shaped punch hole of the Realme X50 Pro. I do not lean towards one as both are cool. However, I wish Realme used another design for the rear, so the phone stands out from its other devices. This is their top smartphone and the rear looks similar to that of its cheapest phones.
Display
The two phones have AMOLED FHD+ displays and they are high-quality E3 panels with HDR10+ certification. Redmi says their 6.67-inch screen has a peak brightness of 1200 nits while Realme’s 6.44-inch screen has a peak brightness of 1000+.
The Redmi K30 Pro’s screen misses out on the high-refresh-rate trend which means that buttery-smooth scrolling 90Hz and 120HZ displays have is missing. The Realme X50 Pro 5G, on the other hand, has a 90Hz refresh rate which is a plus for it.
Both phones are powered by the same Snapdragon 865 processor so performance should be the same, right? Not really. The base model of the Redmi K30 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) has LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.0 storage while the 8GB RAM variants have LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. All the Realme X50 Pro variants have LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage.
Other than the base model of the Redmi, the phone should be faster than the Realme X50 Pro 5G with respect to app load times and general usage thanks to its faster storage.
Cameras
The Redmi K30 Pro and Realme X50 Pro both have four rear cameras but of different configurations. Below are the specs of the two phones:
Redmi K30 Pro
64MP Sony IMX686 1.6 μm primary camera with 6P lens and OIS
5MP 50mm telephoto macro camera
13MP 123° ultrawide angle camera
2MP depth sensor
Camera features – 8K video recording, 960fps slow-motion recording at 1080p, real-time video blur
♦ 20MP selfie camera with video blur and slow-motion selfies
Realme X50 Pro 5G
64MP Samsung GW1 primary camera with 6P lens
12MP telephoto camera
8MP 119° ultrawide angle camera
2MP Black and White portrait camera
Camera features – Real-time bokeh videos, 20x hybrid zoom, ultrawide angle selfies, Super Nightscape 3.0, Ultra Nightscape, and Ultra Macro Mode.
♦ 32MP IMX616 selfie camera + 8MP ultrawide angle selfie camera with video stabilization, real-time bokeh videos, slow-motion selfies, ultrawide angle videos
Reviews have revealed the Realme X50 Pro 5G isn’t the best camera phone out there. It does take decent photos but we doubt it will be able to measure up to the Sony IMX686 of the Redmi K30 Pro. Nevertheless, we won’t give a final verdict until there is a review of the Redmi flagship or a camera comparison of both phones.
Battery Capacity and Fast Charging
The Realme X50 Pro 5G has a 4200mAh battery capacity with support for 65W SuperDart Fast Charging while the Redmi K30 Pro 5G has a 4700mAh battery capacity with support for 33W fast charging.
When it comes to recharging in the shortest time possible, the Realme X50 Pro 5G is clearly the winner here as it charges from empty to full in 46 minutes according to reviews (the advertised figure is 35 minutes) while the Redmi K30 Pro 5G takes 63 minutes (advertised) to charge to full.
However, the Redmi should offer better battery life not only because it has a bigger capacity but also because it doesn’t have a high-refresh-rate display (although bigger) that consumes battery, unlike the Realme X50 Pro.
This category is somewhat a draw for both devices as you can charge one device faster while the other lasts longer on a single charge.
Other Features
The Redmi K30 Pro 5G has an audio jack, an IR blaster, and Hi-Res Audio. While the Realme X50 Pro doesn’t have an audio jack, it does have stereo speakers which the Redmi K30 Pro 5G doesn’t have. The Realme flagship also has Hi-Res Audio and Dolby Atmos.
While both phones have their own fast-charging technology, they also support Power Delivery while the Redmi K30 Pro 5G also has support for Quick Charge 4+.
Price
Redmi K30 Pro is priced as follows:
6GB (LPDDR4X) + 128GB – 2999 yuan (~$424)
8GB + 128GB – 3399 yuan (~$480)
8GB + 256GB – 3699 yuan (~$523)
Realme X50 Pro 5G is priced as follows:
8GB + 128GB – ¥3599 (~$507)
8GB + 256GB – ¥3899 (~$549)
12GB + 256GB – ¥4199 (~$591)
Conclusion
The Redmi K30 Pro 5G wins hands-down based on price only. So if you are trying to spend the least amount possible on a flagship, the Redmi K30 Pro 5G is the device to get. And it does offer a lot, from support for 8K video recording to OIS in two of its cameras to a big battery. There is also an audio jack that you won’t find on a lot of flagship phones this year.
The Realme X50 Pro 5G is also an awesome choice. It has a 90Hz display, really fast charging, and stereo speakers which are pretty important features that justify the extra price you pay if you decide to choose it over the Redmi K30 Pro.
Huawei Technologies Co, the Chinese tech giant, is planning on utilizing its advanced technology in the fight again the Coronavirus pandemic. The electronics brand will be offering AI assisted viral diagnosis tools to various hospitals outside of China to aid in combating the virus.
The primary weapon against the COVID-19 is Huawei Cloud, the cloud computing unit of the Chinese company. Through this artificial intelligent assisted tool, the known smartphone maker plans on aiding hospitals in countries like Ecuador and Philippines in collaboration with the AI enabled intelligence company Huiying Medical Technology Co Ltd.
Medical team members from the Baguio General Hospital seen with the CT scanner equipped with Huawei’s new diagnostic tool. (Image via Rappler)
The AI powered diagnosis tool for effective Coronavirus detection will be equipped in Baguio General Hospital in the Philippines with more to be confirmed soon after. Similarly, a hospital in Ecuador also received the technology, which took just 14 hours to install. Since then, dozens of countries have been contacting Huawei Cloud, looking for possible cooperation regarding the same issue.
As of right now, Ecuador is the first country in Latin America to receive an AI assisted auxiliary diagnostic system in two local hospitals. Now, the Baguio General Hospital also had the new AI enabled COVID-19 scanner earlier this week, which will help the doctors detect cases of infection using a CT scan of the patient. Reportedly, through the new AI assisted systems, the accuracy of the test results could be boosted to 98 percent.
The new technology could also help doctors distinguish between early, advanced and severe late stages of infection. Thus, providing medicals teams more details of the issue and treat them accordingly with respective medicines and procedures. This will also help track a patient’s progress, helping in finding out whether the treatment prescribed is actually working or not. The system uses “computer vision and medical image analysis technologies,” as stated by Huawei, to evaluate a patient’s lungs.
World-renowned Swiss wristwatch manufacturing company, Swatch has got a couple of smartwatches to its name but they were not as successful as the company would have hoped. However, the brand has launched another offensive in the smartwatch market with the launch of the Tissot T-Touch Connect Solar.
As the name implies, the smartwatch is a hybrid watch which utilises solar power in addition to having a battery. The solar energy gives the device an extended battery life said to last up to six months.
Just like most smartwatches, the Tissot T-Touch Connect Solar can be paired with a smartphone. It equally has tracking functions such as fitness tracking, notifications and the traditional watch function – time check. Further, the smartwatch is said to run on Swatch’s propriety Swiss Autonomous Low Power System (SwALPS) operating system. The company also promised GPS Navigation on the watch.
The smartwatch features a 47mm circular body which looks big and may not be suitable for anyone who doesn’t like a big watch. The body is made from either titanium or ceramic. The watch also comes with compatibility with iOS and Android as well as Huawei Harmony OS. The inclusion of HarmonyOS support will definitely aid adoption in China. Other details are scanty but we expect the presence of a heart rate sensor among others.
Swatch recently saw its revenue drop and the Apple Watch strong market dominance was fingered among reasons for such. The new smartwatch may be the company’s effort to mount some pressure in that segment so as to grab a slice of the pie.
As for the price, the Swatch Tissot T-Touch Connect Solar hybrid comes in at 1,000CHF (about $1,000). This is pretty expensive when compared to other competitors like Apple, Xiaomi, and Huawei. The product is expected to launch in June or July.
Earlier this month, Xiaomi, the known electronics company, was granted the license for a new patent license. The patent was initially applied for back in 22nd May 2019 and was granted on 17th March 2020.
According to the patent description, the license is for a new face mask. The notable thing about this particular mask is that it features a 3 dimensional support skeleton that better fits a wearer’s face. In other words, it is more ergonomic in terms of use and should theoretically better sit on a user’s face. This skeletal support is made from plastic and can also be adjusted when force is applied in a certain area, meaning it is probably flexible and moldable for a comfortable fit.
The other function this new Xiaomi face mask could potentially offer is a better air restriction. In other words, it could effectively improve air seal around one’s face. This helps by offerings a better protection, even in compromised areas where infection by air borne diseases can be contracted. So, in today’s time where the coronavirus outbreak is a real threat, this face mask could potentiall save lives and help curb the chances of infection.
For those unaware, a new strand of Coronavirus started to spread like wild fire in China. Now, confirmed cases of the COVID-19 have been found in upwards of 170 different countries, while the WHO (World Health Organization) has officially classified the virus as a pandemic. Hence, users are asked to exercise a reasonable amount of caution and take proper steps to reduce the risk of infection.
Oppo had recently launched its latest Find X2 series. This included the Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro. The flagship series features top notch specs and also carries a high price tag. So it is advised to be careful with the device since even if its repairs and spare parts are expensive as well.
Oppo Find X2 Pro Repair Costs
For those unaware, the base Oppo Find X2 is priced at 5,499 Yuan (roughly 774 USD) while the high end variant, Find X2 Pro, is sold for 6,999 Yuan (roughly 985 USD). So, you can already tell that the handset is pretty pricey. Over this, the price of Oppo Find X2 Pro’s display panel is 1,750 Yuan (roughly 246 USD) outside of warranty. Similarly, the repairs for the motherboard (2GB +256GB variant) is 3,190 Yuan (roughly 450 USD).
Arriving at the optics, the primary sensor, ultra wide angle, and telephoto lens spares cost 560 Yuan, 390 Yuan and 490 Yuan (roughly 78, 54 and 68 USD) respectively. The battery replacement is relatively affordable with a charge of just 129 Yuan (roughly 18 USD). On the other hand, the repairs and replacements of the base Find X2’s motherboard, battery, and rear camera setup are a bit lower, but the front camera and battery costs remain the same.
Oppo Find X2 Repair Costs
However, looking at the entire cost overall, the prices of the repairs are definitely not cheap. So, it is highly advised to get a good protective case to give your Find X2 series smartphone a better chance in surviving accidental falls. One can also look into a warranty extension and damage protection policies as well since you never know what may happen. Although, just a bit of caution goes a long way and one shouldn’t require such proactive steps.
Xiaomi first launched the Roidmi F8 Handheld Vaccum Cleaner in 2018. The product was a popular one and even won the German iF Design Award as well as the Red Dot Design Award as a result of its amazing design. The product has no got a predecessor dubbed Roidmi F8 Pro Handheld Vacuum Cleaner.
The Roidmi F8 Pro Handheld Vacuum Cleaner is an upgraded version of the Roidmi F8. The gadget sees its suction power upgraded from 115W on the F8 to 135W. The number of filters is also increased from four to five on this model. Apart from that, the battery also received a bump and can now endure up to 60 minutes of use, up from 55 minutes on its predecessor. Although both models pack a 2500mAh battery, the power consumption is reduced from 76Wh on the F8 to 72Wh on the F8 Pro.
In terms of the design, the Roidmi 8 Pro keeps up with the simple geometric design style of the F8. It adopts a large 270 ° handle design, which is both a handheld part and an air duct. The handle can be pushed or pulled. It is easy to use with a one-button gear switch. It also has a power display and full dust indication function.
The main unit adopts a lightweight design and weighs only 1.5Kg, ensuring a strong suction while remaining as lightweight as possible. This ensures the user will not get fatigued easily due to long use.
The motor upgrades the ninth-generation digital brushless motor. The speed per minute is increased from 100,000 to 110,000 rpm. It can generate 23500Pa centrifugal wind pressure and efficiently remove ground dust. The internal structure of the F8 Pro also got some changes. The overall air duct structure has been redesigned to optimize the air duct, filtering system, and battery arrangement. Thus, Roidmi F8 Pro’s performance is increased by 27%. At the same time, it adopts the triple intelligent noise reduction design which reduces the noise by 10%, and it is quieter with only 72dB.
The Roidmi F8 Pro Handheld Vacuum Cleaner is on sale for 1,599 yuan ($226).
Redmi took the covers off a new flagship smartphone dubbed the Redmi K30 Pro on Tuesday, March 24th. The long-awaited K20 Pro successor is currently touted as one of the fastest smartphones launched under Xiaomi’s popular sub-brand.
China’s popular e-tailer Giztop is currently offering the 6GB/8GB RAM+128GB ROM Redmi K30 Pro variants at unbeatable prices. Available in highly appealing blue, as well as white color options, the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM Redmi K30 Pro model has gone up for sale bearing a $499 price on Giztop.
Those willing to shell out a little more can go for the slightly larger model that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage space, which is enough for you to save your favorite multimedia content. This model comes in four eye-catching color options including blue, gray, purple and white.
The irresistible Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro sports an extra-large 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, with a fingerprint scanner embedded under the screen. The phone packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, along with a highly competent Adreno 650 GPU under the hood.
As far as the optics department is concerned, the Redmi K30 Pro features a quad camera setup comprising a 64MP, 13MP, 5MP, and a 2MP camera at the back. Upfront, the phone features a 20MP camera for selfies and video calling.
Furthermore, the K30 Pro runs MIUI 11 based on the Android 10 operating system (updating supported). The phone draws its juices from a 4700mAh battery that supports 33W Fast Flash Charge and it adopts a VC cooling system with 9 temperature sensors to restrict overheating while carrying out intensive tasks.
Moreover, you can use the K30 Pro to share your 4G data connection with family members and friends using compatible wireless devices. You can follow this link to check out more details about the recently-unveiled dual-SIM smartphone and place your order through Giztop.
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Apple is following in the steps of Samsung as it is shutting down its production line that assembles iPhones in India. The move arrives after the Coronavirus pandemic pressures the local government to take drastic measures, reflecting on the smartphone industry as well.
For those unaware, the Indian Government has just implemented a three week long complete lockdown earlier this week. The step was taken to curb the further spreading of the viral outbreak which had originated from China. In just a short period of time, there have been confirmed cases of Coronavirus being found in upwards of 170 countries, with India already facing over 500 cases as well. Thus, the lockdown has been implemented prompting Indian citizens to stay confined to their homes.
Apple assembles a few of its iPhone models in India through known manufacturer’s Foxconn and Wistron. But according to a new report, Foxconn is shutting its operations until 14th April 2020. Wistron is also facing a similar dilemma and has confirmed its lockdown. As of right now, it is unknown as to why exactly the factory sites have been shut. It has either been in compliance with local authorities or after confirmed cases being found in the production lines. Both cases represent a dire state for Apple India.
Apple India primarily manufacture iPhone SE and iPhone XR models
It remains to be seen just how severely the economy and the smartphone industry as a whole is affected. Xiaomi, the most popular brand in India, will likely also suffer from these effects after the Foxconn production sites closed down. Fortunately for Apple, only older and previous generations of iPhones were made in India, so its latest offerings shouldn’t see a severe decline in the Southeast Asian country.
The ongoing crisis throughout the globe has even affected the smartphone market. Many OEMs have postponed the launch of devices for a few months. Even, Realme has deferred the Realme Narzo series launch amid a 21-day nationwide lockdown across India. Moreover, some concerns about the smartphone warranty have propped up via Twitter. The customers are asking about the warranty period of the devices which are stuck with the lockdown announcement.
While answering one of such questions over Twitter, the Realme’s Chief Marketing Officer of Realme India, Francis Wang confirmed that the warranty will start from the day you insert SIM. Other details about the revised warranty policy are not yet available, but it is a welcome move from Oppo’s subbrand in such a grave situation.
Most of the global smartphone manufacturers are reeling under the ongoing lockdown across the country. Apart from Realme’s Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A, Vivo also postponed the launch of the upcoming Vivo V19 smartphone.
Additionally, Realme Narzo 10 series is expected to feature a 6.5-inch HD+ resolution display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. Both the devices will come with 5000 mAh batteries supporting 18W fast charging. There will be different storage variants that include 4GB RAM + 128 GB Storage. IN optics, the smartphone is set to feature a 16-megapixel front camera and a 48-megapixel quad-camera module.
In April,Meizu will be unveiling its Meizu 17 flagship phone. The Snapdragon 865 powered device will be the Chinese manufacturer’s first device to arrive with 5G capabilities. Couple of leaks that have appeared in the recent past have revealed vital information on its specs and features. Today, a tipster from China shared a live shot of the white colored Meizu 17 phone. It showcases the horizontally aligned quad camera system of the device.
The Meizu 17 live shot shows that it has a horizontal camera setup on the upper half of its rear. It has four cameras and the lasts one is decorated with an LED flash ring. A previously leaked render of the phone had showed that it features a horizontal rear camera system and a punch-hole display. The newer reports contradict early rumors that had claimed that the phone will be sporting an Oreo camera setup.
Previous reports have revealed that the Meizu 17 will be arriving with a punch-hole display. It is rumored to house a 6.4-inch or 6.5-inch AMOLED display. The small-sized camera cutout is said to be surrounded a battery indicator LED. The phone is expected to impress with screen space as it features slim bezels. It may offer an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
The Snapdragon 865 powered phone may feature 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage (UFS 3.0). The device could be backed by a 4,500mAh battery. It may carry support for 30W fast charging and 30W fast wireless charging.
Huawei is gearing up to unveil the P40 series on March 26, which happens to be tomorrow. Now, just a day ahead of the launch, the company confirms the debut of EMUI 10.1 on these smartphones. This goes in line with a report from last month which suggested the same.
EMUI 10.1 Official Teaser
The EMUI official account on Weibo posted a teaser poster for EMUI 10.1. It mentions the new iteration of Huawei’s Android skin to be announced alongside the P40 series launch tomorrow. Unfortunately, the teaser image does not reveal features of the upcoming new version of UI. Instead, it simply says ‘Wisdom, Wonderful Unlimited’ (translated).
If you look back at the history of EMUI releases, we can clearly get the picture that the new improved x.1 version of the software have been debuting on the Huawei P series for the last two years. For example, EMUI 8.1 debuted on P20 series, followed by EMUI 9.1 on P30 series, and now we will get to see EMUI 10.1 on the upcoming P40 series.
However, we are uncertain of the new features and improvements it will come with. Last year’s EMUI 9.1 brought new notable features like EROFS file system, GPU Turbo 3.0, and ARK compiler. This time around, the company may bring features related to HMS (Huawei Mobile Services) core, which the company depends upon to sell its devices in global markets.
Earlier today (25th March 2020), a senior Realme official had confirmed that every flagship smartphone model being released in 2020, will feature a high refresh rate display panel. The news was shared on Weibo, the Chinese microblogging website.
The announcement arrived from Xu Qi, the Vice President and President of Global Marketing of Realme, and ramps up the anticipation for its 2020 flagships. Previously, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer had launched the Realme X50 Pro on 12th March 2020, which featured a 6.44 inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a screen sampling rate of 180Hz. Being the flagship handset, it even sported Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 SoC and other top notch specs.
While a higher refresh rate translates to better user experience in terms of daily usage, media, and gaming, the drawbacks are clear with a faster battery drain. We have already seen such an example with the Redmi K30 Pro, which is the flagship but has a standard 60Hz display unlike the 120Hz found in the base K30 variant. So, we will have to wait and see just how well the implementation actually is and how high Realme’s plans on outputting it display panels.
Realme X50 Pro 5G Rust Red
The likely option is above at least 75Hz. So, a 90Hz display may be the go to option. However, this is just speculation and Realme could possibly also opt for a 120Hz display to trump its competition. Although this is again unconfirmed so take it with a grain of salt. More information should arrive soon as well, stay tuned.
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