Last year, Xiaomi India announced the Mi Business Casual Backpack. The backpack was only available in one color (black) at launch but Mi.com now lists two more colors, one of which is a personal favorite – Blue.
The second new color is Gray and just like the other two, it has a two-tone design. The new colors are slightly more expensive at INR 1,199 (~$16) compared to the black variant that is sold for INR 999 (~$13).
Mi Business Casual Backpack now comes in Gray and Blue
The backpack is made from 600D Durable Polyester and has a waterproof coating. It also has an anti-theft compartment and pads with extra padded straps. The laptop compartment also has a cushioned support. Going on a trip, there is a trolley harness so you can have your suitcase and backpack together. You also have an elastic pocket that can hold your water bottle or flask.
You can purchase the Mi Business Casual Backpack on Mi.com right now. It already has lots of really great reviews and for $16 or $13, this is a recommended purchase.
The Huawei Mate X is the company’s first foldable smartphone announced back in February of 2019. But unfortunately, due to issues with its folding panel, its launch was delayed a couple of times and was only made available to purchase in November with Android 9.0 Pie on board. By then, Google had released Android 10 and even Huawei itself had updated some of its smartphones to EMUI 10 based on the latest version of Android, at least in China. Sadly, the update for Mate X was delayed until now, which is being rolled to users in a staged manner.
The Mate X’s primary competitor Galaxy Fold has a display folding inside, whereas it’s display folded outside. This design was likely challenging to implement on the Mate X since foldable screens are made of plastic and they can be easily damaged even with fingernails. Hence, the phone was launched in the market after 9 months from its announcement with the same old EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9.0 Pie. Notably, Android 10-based EMUI 10 was available in the market then.
Further, since the update for the Mate X was not a priority as it is a niche device for certain customers, the phone was stuck with beta versions of EMUI 10 since December. But now, thankfully, Huawei has started seeding out a stable Android 10 update to both beta and Android 9 users of the device.
The EMUI 10 stable update for Huawei Mate X comes with build number 10.0.1.115 and is targeted at users running the beta build version 10.0.1.110 and stable build version 9.1.1.153 respectively. As it is an OTA update, it will take time to hit every unit and therefore don’t panic if you haven’t received the update yet.
The Mi 10 series is highly anticipated in India and now there is finally a launch date. However, it seems Xiaomi is bringing only the Mi 10 5G to India and not the Mi 10 Pro 5G.
According to a new page that just went up on Mi.com, the Mi 10 5G will be announced on March 31. This is four days after the global online launch. The page says the phone will be announced at 12:30 PM.
The Mi 10 5G is Xiaomi’s 10th-anniversary flagship phone and the first Mi flagship to launch in India in a while. The phone packs a 108MP primary rear camera, support for 8K video recording, and also has support for wireless charging.
Other features include a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a punch hole. A Snapdragon 865 processor, up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, a 20MP selfie camera, stereo speakers, and a 4780mAh battery capacity with support for 30W wired and 30W wireless fast charging.
The page says pre-order will begin on March 31 and run till April 7. We expect the first sale will be on April 8. AXIS Bank users can get up to INR 2500 off the retail price of the phone.
We have no idea what the price will be but it sure is going to be expensive based on a statement from the CEO of Xiaomi India. The top executive said yesterday that the increase in GST, weakened INR against USD, and the fact that the phone is a direct import will have them adopt a different pricing model (from what fans of the brand are used to).
Looking for an inexpensive Notebook for your daily use? The Teclast F15 Notebook might just fill the bill.
Available in an eye-catching Platinum color option, the Teclast F15 15.6 inch Notebook normally retails for $580.80. While the feature-laden device is worth the pretty penny, Gearbest is now giving you a chance to purchase it for a lowered price of just $359.99.
In other words, you can avail of a noteworthy 38 percent off on the Teclast F15 Notebook that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 256GB of onboard storage space for you to save your favorite music, pictures, and other multimedia files. It sports a 15.6 inch IPS screen with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution.
Under the hood, the Teclast F15 packs a powerful Intel N4100 4 Core, up to 2.4GHz processor, along with a highly competent Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU with shared video memory for delivering high-quality images, uninterrupted basic photo editing, and casual gaming experience. In the optics department, the Notebook houses a 2MP front camera for capturing photos and video calling.
Furthermore, the Teclast F15 Notebook runs Microsoft Windows 10 OS while drawing its juices from a 5500mAh battery that delivers a long battery life. It features a 6mm narrow keyboard and number keyboard to enhance your typing experience.
On top of that, the Teclast F15 can be conveniently connected to a projector or a high-definition monitor and multiple other devices. The Teclast F15 can be conveniently connected to a projector or a high-definition monitor and multiple other devices.
With more than 450 pieces sold at the time of writing, the Teclast F15 15.6 inch Notebook will be up for grabs for a lowered price for just 2 days. You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promo comes to an end.
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Leading smartphone manufacturers have got rid of the traditional 3.5mm earphone jack, replacing it with the USB Type-C.
As a result, general users are left with no choice but to either get a USB Type-C to 3.5mm earphone jack adapter or a USB Type-C earphone. Much to the chagrin of audiophiles, the elimination of 3.5mm earphone jack has proved to be a piece of bad news, given that the USB Type-C and adapter do not deliver superior sound quality.
In an attempt to address the aforesaid concern faced by music lovers, Meizu unveiled the HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier during the Meizu 16s Pro launch event last year. While the Meizu 16s Pro does not feature the 3.5mm earphone jack in a bid to optimize the phone’s internal space, the phone is compatible with the Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier, which warrants high-quality audio output.
Normally carrying a $49 price tag, the Official Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier has now gone up for sale for a lowered price of just $39.99 on Giztop, allowing you to save $10. Offering an impedance of up to 600ohm, the amplifier is compatible with most of the earphones that are available on the market today.
Furthermore, it weighs in at only 4 grams, which means, it is light and can be carried everywhere you go. Crafted to offer Hi-Res certified high-resolution sound quality, the Official Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier connects to the USB Type-C port of your mobile phone and other compatible devices, enabling you to enjoy Hi-Fi audio using your current wired headphones.
The Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier comes with a built-in Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC that delivers 32bit/384KHz audio. It works with Android, Windows, and macOS and offers a frequency range of 20Hz-40KHz with 32bit / 384kHz PCM decoding capability.
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ZTE has already confirmed that the company will be launching its next-generation Axon series smartphone named ZTE Axon 11 5G in China on 23rd March. Ahead of the launch, the company has revealed the phone’s back in a new poster where its brand ambassador Sean Sun is holding the upcoming device.
In the hand of the Chinese award-winning actor, we can see that the ZTE Axon 11 features a quad-camera setup where the sensors are placed on a square-shaped camera module in the top-left corner. Below the module is an LED flash as well as some camera-related text.
Apart from that, a poster of the upcoming Axon 11 Pro 5G has been leaked online which showcases its front panel and also reveals its color variants. It shows that the phone will come with a waterdrop notch display.
The same poster shows the smartphone in two color variants — Silver and Dark Grey/Black. However, to know for sure, we’ll have to wait for a couple of days more for the company to officially launch the device.
Recently, the ZTE Axon 11 passed through 3C certification which revealed that it will come with support for 18W fast charging. This hints that the phone won’t be a flagship offering from the company but the device is confirmed to have dual-mode SA and NSA 5G support.
The poster announcing the phone’s launch date teased it as a “5G Video Phone”, hinting that the company will be focusing on two aspects for the flagship smartphone — 5G connectivity and camera for video.
While the company has announced the launch date of the ZTE Axon 11 5G, it is yet to officially launch ZTE Axon 10S Pro 5G which has been leaked several times in the past. The Axon 10s Pro 5G is the company’s flagship smartphone that features 6.47-inch FHD+ display, SD865 SoC, triple rear cameras, 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB UFS 3.0 storage, and 4000mAh battery with Quick Charge 4+ support.
Apart from launching the new versions of iPad Pros, Apple also refreshed the MacBook Air by announcing it the latest 10th generation Intel CPUs. The new lightweight ultrabook comes with more storage in its base model. The device also flanked with Magic Keyboard which was first made available on MacBook Pro models.
Apple MacBook Air 2020 specifications
The MacBook Air 2020 comes in Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 10th generation Intel processors. All of them feature Intel’s Iris Plus graphics. The new MacBook 2020 delivers twofold CPU performance and 80 percent better graphic compared to previous generation MacBook Air.
The 13.3-inch IPS Retina Display produces 1600 x 2560 pixels resolution with True Tune technology. The device features a pair of Thunderbolt 3 plus ports. Apart from charging and data transfer, the ports can be used to drive up to 6K external display. It is equipped with Wi-Fi 802.11c, Bluetooth 5.1 and 3.5mm audio jack. The base model comes with 256 GB of SSD storage.
The Magic Keyboard without Touch bar is available on the MacBook Air 2020. The chassis of the device is made out of recycled 6000-series aluminum and it weighs 1.29kg and its thickness is 1.61cm. The device is powered by a 49Wh battery that support 30W fast charging through the charger included in the retail package.
Apple MacBook Air 2020 price
Gold, Space Gray and Silver are the three color editions of the MacBook Air. The ultrabook carries a starting price of $999 in the U.S. In India, it begins at Rs. 92,900 (~$1,239).
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially published a series of newly granted patents for Apple and one of the most interesting patent in all of them is the Apple Mouse design with a shape changing body.
The patent covers systems and techniques for changing the shape of a mouse or other input device. This new patent for the shape shifting design could be helpful to provide users with different size hands the ability to altercate the mouse to their liking, by allowing width and height to be adjusted.
It shows that the mouse may include one or more actuators for manipulating the articulating member to change the curvature of the mouse’s exterior surface. It may be changed to optimise the ergonomics of the mouse or deliver tactile feedback to users.
The mouse may include various sensors to determine if the curvature matches a contour of the user’s hand, and the shape of the mouse may be changed accordingly. For example, a flat curvature may be chosen for tasks that are typically performed on a trackpad while curved surface may be chosen for tasks that are performed using a traditional mouse.
Further, the patent includes that the mouse may come with a display that could receive touch input as well as force input. The mouse could also include a biometric sensor, on/off and mute buttons and a camera.
It goes without saying that there’s no certainty that Apple will go ahead with the production and launching of this shape-shifting mouse as this is just a patent. However, it keeps the door open to have such device in the future.
In order to offer high screen-to-body ratio on the smartphones, companies started adopting different types of design, including the pop-up front-facing camera module and punch-hole cutout on the screen for housing the camera sensor.
While the pop-up camera module for the front-facing snapper was quite popular, we’ve not seen much devices in the past few months adopting this design. The Redmi K30 Pro is among the few flagship phones to have such design.
Lu Weibing, President of Xiaomi China and GM of Redmi brand
Now, Lu Weibing, General Manager of Redmi brand and President of Xiaomi Group China says that the pop-up front-facing camera system will become rare in the 5G era. He says that the number of components in 5G smartphones have increased significantly, making it more difficult to use a mechanical arrangement.
He also adds that the pop-up camera module also poses a huge challenge in terms of motherboard design. If the motherboard is divided into two parts, then it poses the risk of inadequate heat dissipation. He also talks about the need of higher capacity battery in the device for the 5G smartphones.
As said, the upcoming Redmi K30 Pro, which is set to launch in China on 24th March, will come with a pop-up front-facing camera. The phone is expected to come with a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with the usual 60Hz refresh rate and in-display fingerprint scanner.
Recently, the company confirmed that the smartphone will come with a VC liquid cooled heat sink which will improve performance and enable Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 chipset to run at full capacity. It s also equipped with a 3,435 square millimetre of liquid cooled heat sink which is claimed to offer improved thermal performance and allow for greater heat dissipation over traditional cooling methods.
It has also been confirmed that the device will feature new UFS 3.1 storage standard which is the latest and fastest memory chip currently available commercially in the market and will provide read speeds up to 750MB/s.
Amidst COVID-19 pandemic, Blackview demonstrates on how to disinfect its rugged smartphones in a YouTube video. The video emphasizes the survival of the brand’s vast lineup of water-resistant military-grade smartphones.
To safeguard from coronavirus infection, health organizations have been promoting hygiene by washing hands at regular intervals. However, people tend to forget the smartphones they use all the time can carry germs for up to 9 days as per various studies. In fact, smartphone surfaces are breeding grounds for bacteria, housing 18 times more dreaded viruses than a toilet handle.
According to the Journal of Hospital Infection, the novel coronavirus can be easily mitigated by disinfecting the surface with 6271% ethanol, 0.5% hydrogen peroxide or 0.1% sodium hypochlorite within 1 minute. In other words, smartphones can be disinfected easily by exposing it to alcohol-based solutions, however, this is harmful to the displays equipped on them. But being a pioneer in making rugged smartphones for 7 years, Blackview showcases its devices can withstand the rigorous disinfection process and still work properly as normal in a YouTube video titled ‘How To Clean And Disinfect Your Blackview Rugged Phone Properly’.
This video clearly shows us the importance of rugged smartphones in hard times like the coronavirus pandemic. In case you are interested in buying BlackViiew rugged smartphones like BV9900 / Pro, BV9800 / Pro, BV9600 / Pro, BV9500 Plus, BV9100, and more, then don’t miss the upcoming AliExpress 10th anniversary sale from 27th to 31st March. Some of the Blackview products will be on sale for up to 49% off with additional discount coupons to go with it. Further, the brand is also running a 10 x MYSTERY BOX giveaway and if interested you can participate in it from the link provided below.
Xiaomi, one of the leading consumer electronics company in China, has today announced that the company will be reopening its more than 1,800 Xiaomi Stores across the country after they were shut down because of the coronavirus.
The company has also added that it will be adopting strict measures for in-store disinfection, temperature measurement and along with some other steps. Xiaomi is also appealing customers for the safety and is asking for their cooperation.
Earlier, the company had shut down its offline stores in China and had said that the measure was necessary to assist the epidemic prevention and control work in China.
The suspension of factory operations could also lead to a snag in manufacturing processes and even supply shortages as many cities were under lockdown. The longer the factories remain shut, the larger the impact and uncertainty.
Xiaomi wasn’t the only company that decided to shut down a part of its business. Last month, major tech companies announced that they would temporarily shut down all corporate offices, manufacturing factories, and retail stores across China. These companies include Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, Tesla, and Google.
Meanwhile, Xiaomi recently launched the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max smartphones in the Indian market and is now reportedly all set to launch its flagship devices — Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro in the Indian market. Further, the company will be debuting the Mi 10 lineup globally on 27th March.
The COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak in China has affected businesses of leading Smartphone OEMs in the country, leaving them no choice but to resort to holding online-only launch events.
OnePlus founder and CEO Pete Lau confirmed on Weibo that the company will not hold an elaborate offline launch event, turning to the huge OnePlus fanbase for sharing ideas for a creative online launch conference. Following in the footsteps of Xiaomi, Redmi, Realme and other leading manufacturers, OnePlus is slated to host an online live stream event for unveiling the OnePlus 8 series.
If multiple reports doing the rounds online are anything to go by, the upcoming lineup would comprise OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 Lite smartphones. There’s also hearsay that the OnePlus 8 lineup will be announced either late in March or April.
While OnePlus fans continue waiting with bated breath to get their hands on the new phones, the Protective Soft Skin Cover For OnePlus 8 has already gone up for sale through Giztop. Crafted for the Oneplus 8 phone, the case is currently available for just $1.99. Moreover, you can buy 2 pieces for just $1.29 and avail of a 36 percent discount.
The Protective Soft Skin Cover is made using high-quality environmental TPU, which means, it can stand the test of time. It offers a comfortable grip even for a longer duration and has a soft touch feeling.
On top of that, the Synic Protective Soft Skin Cover For OnePlus 8 protects your phone from fingerprint, oil contamination, and sweat stain. Available in different optional colors, this hard-to-discolor case is designed to fit snugly over the phone’s buttons and curves.
Furthermore, the impact-resistant case provides reliable protection to the phone’s camera. You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the Synic Protective Soft Skin Cover For OnePlus 8 and place your order.
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Vivo is expected to announce the Vivo S6 5G smartphone by the end of this month or early April. It will be the company’s first S-series phone with 5G capabilities. The Chinese manufacturer recently shared a render which revealed the design of the bottom half of Vivo S6 5G’s rear shell. A reliable tipster from China shared a live shot of what appears to be the upcoming Vivo S6 5G phone.
The tipster did not reveal the name of the device. Since it is running on FunTouch OS UI, it appears to be an upcoming Vivo phone with dual punch-hole display. Hence, it is likely that the Vivo S6 5G may arrive with a pill-shaped cutout at the top-right corner.
The S-series phones from Vivo feature selfie-centric smartphones. The predecessor Vivo S5 that debuted in September last year came with a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. Hence, there is a possibility that the Vivo S6 5G could be arriving with a dual front-facing camera. Probably, it will retain the 32-megapixel lens as the primary shooter. It could be accompanied by an ultrawide lens.
There is no word on the specifications of the Vivo S6 5G. There are rumors that it could be powered by the Exynos 980 chipset which was made available first on the Vivo X30 and X30 Pro phones that debuted in December 2019. The Exynos 980 brings support for dual-mode 5G connectivity.
Above shown is a recently released poster of the Vivo S6 5G phone. It only reveals that the phone will come in blue-purple gradient color. The bottom edge of the device can be seen sporting a speaker grille, a USB-C port, a microphone and a SIM card slot. The handset may not feature a 3.5mm audio jack or it could be placed on the top edge. The phone seems to be equipped with an ultrathin and a lightweight body.
Recently, a Vivo phone with a model number of V1962BA was recently spotted at the 3C certification platform. The listing revealed that it supports 5G connectivity and it may ship with an 18W fast charger. It is speculated that the V1962BA model number may belong to the forthcoming Vivo S6 5G phone.
UMIDIGI announces a new smartwatch called UFit with SpO2 sensor, which is usually not found on smartwatches including the popular Apple Watch. Priced at $29.99, it is currently the cheapest wearable to come with this sensor on board.
In case you do not know, SpO2 sensors are used to measure blood oxygen levels. A normal healthy person usually has blood oxygen levels in the range of 95-100 percent. Lower than this level, even less than 90 percent is considered unhealthy. In addition to this sensor, the UMIDIGI UFit also features a heart rate sensor, which is found on almost all the wearables out there in the market.
The UFit comes with a 1.3-inch color display surrounded by stainless steel chassis. It has all the features a wearable must have such as 24 x 7 heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, fitness tracking, music playback controls, and more. This smart device is also water-resistant up to 50 meters and hence users can take it for swims without any hassle.
The UMIDIGI UFit will go on sale for the first time from 27th March for only $29.99 from AliExpress. Celebrating the launch, the brand is also giving away 15 units of the UFit along with 5 units of its newly launched F2 smartphone with a punch-hole display on its official website. To enter the giveaway, simply follow the on-screen instructions listed in the gleam widget.
In the previous month, a forthcoming Samsung tablet named Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) was spotted at Google Play Console. The listing had revealed its moniker, renders and some key specs. Reliable tipster Evan Blass shared fresh renders of the device along with specs sheet.
The budget-friendly Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) will be made available through AT8T in the U.S. There is no word on the other markets that will be receiving the Tab A 8.4. The new renders reveal that the tablet features a SIM / microSD card tray on its left while power button and volume buttons can be seen on the right. The bezel above the display has a speaker and a front camera.
The rear shell of the device which seems to be made out of polycarbonate material has a single camera without an LED flash. Its bottom features a USB-C port placed between a pair of speaker grilles.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) has a display that supports full HD resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels. The Exynos 7904 SoC that clocks at 1.8GHz will power the device with 3 GB of RAM. For storage, it will come with an internal space of 32 GB and it will support up to 512 GB of microSD card through the storage slot.
The Android 9.0 Pie OS will come preloaded on the Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020). The device will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery. It will have a rear camera of 8-megapixel and a frontal shooter of 5-megapixel.
On the connectivity front, the tablet will arrive with support for Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11ac. The device measures 7.95 x 4.93 x 0.28 inches and weighs 11.2oz. There is no word on the pricing or release date of the Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) tablet. It will come in a single color called Mocha.
Redmi will be announcing the Redmi K30 Pro 5G smartphone on the coming Tuesday. It will be arriving as the successor for the Redmi K20 Pro that was received well by critics and general users. The Redmi K30 phone that went official in December sported a dual punch-hole display. Hence, it was speculated that the Redmi K30 Pro may sport the same design. However, recent reports have revealed that the Redmi K30 Pro will be equipped with a notch-less display and a pop-up selfie snapper like the predecessor phone. The company has released fresh posters to reveal the appearance of its display. Xiaomi Redmi Product Director Wang Teng Thomas revealed that the Redmi K30 Pro supports the conventional 60Hz refresh rate.
in the new posters, the Redmi K30 Pro’s notch-less screen can be seen surrounded by thin-bezels. Like the predecessor model, the Redmi K30 Pro seems to be equipped with LED lights on the edges of the pop-up camera module. There is no confirmation whether the LEDs will be visual flair, or it will function as camera flash. The display of the phone will be integrated with a fingerprint reader.
The handset will be arriving in at least two colors like green and silver/white. There is a round-shaped camera module on the backside of the device. It is equipped with four cameras and an LED flash can be seen below the camera housing. The 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 sensor is expected to be available on the device as the primary shooter.
Wang Teng Thomas revealed on Weibo that the Redmi K30 Pro’s display will support 60Hz refresh rate. Most of the Snapdragon 865 SoC powered phones are equipped with higher refresh rates. However, the recently launched iQOO 3 5G phone sported a punch-hole display with 60Hz refresh rate.
Thomas said that the Redmi K30 Pro has a Samsung AMOLED display. Even though the display does not offer high refresh rates, it is remarkable when it comes to color reproduction, brightness, color accuracy and more.
Recent reports had revealed that Honor is gearing up to launch a new smartphone called Honor 30S. The rumor mill had also speculated that the device may go official by the end of this month. The rumors have turned out to be true as Honor released an official confirmation through its Weibo account that the Honor 30S smartphone will be announced on March 30.
The Honor 30S launch date poster only confirms the March 30 date and has no information on its specifications. However, the image highlights the chipset that powers the Honor 30S phone. It is speculated that it will be the first smartphone to feature Huawei’s upcoming Kirin 820 chipset. Since it is said to be a 5G-ready SoC, the Honor 30S will arrive with support for 5G connectivity.
Recent reports have revealed that Kirin 820 will be a 7nm chipset that will come equipped with Cortex-A77 CPU cores and Mali-G77 GPU. The SoC is also rumored to deliver upgraded ISP and NPU experience. Apart from the Honor 30S phone, one of the upcoming Huawei Nova 7 series phone and Honor 10X will be powered by the Kirin 820 chipset. While the rumor mill has dubbed the successor of the Kirin 810 as Kirin 820, its official name is currently under the wraps.
The Honor 30S will be arriving in Chinese market to replace the Kirin 810 powered Honor 20S phone from last year in September. There is no information available on the specifications of the Honor 30S smartphone. Leaked renders of the phone that were spotted recently revealed that it will be arriving in the market in Orange and White gradient color options.
The handset is rumored to sport a punch-hole display. The backside of the device features a rectangle-shaped camera module at its top-left corner. It houses four cameras and a LED flash. The smartphone seems to be sporting a side-mounted fingerprint reader. It is expected to carry support for up to 40W fast charging.
Huawei will be announcing the Huawei P40 series of flagship phones on March 26. The Chinese firm is expected to announce some other products at the same event. A recent leak had revealed that the Chinese firm is working on the launch of a new smartwatch called Huawei Watch GT 2e. The leaked had revealed its entire specifications along with renders of its three color variants. Today, Huawei officially confirmed that the Huawei Watch GT 2e will be announced on March 26.
The above shown commercial that the company released through its Weibo account confirms the March 26 launch date. Hence, it is likely that the smartwatch will be showcased at the P40 launch event. The Watch GT 2e is expected to arrive as a lower version of the Huawei Watch GT 2 that was announced last year alongside the Huawei Mate 30 series in September.
The Huawei Watch GT 2e is expected to borrow its design and main specs from the Watch GT 2. The upcoming wearable device from the Chinese manufacturer will be featuring a round-shaped AMOLED display that offers a high resolution of 454 x 454 pixels. The HiSilicon Hi1132 which is an ARM Cortex-M3 energy efficient SoC will be powering the device. It will be assisted by 16 MB of RAM.
The Watch GT 2e will arrive with Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. The device can be paired with Android devices running on Android 4.4 and above as well as iOS devices running on iOS 9.0 and above. It is expected to come equipped with GPS support.
The Watch GT 2e will receive power from 455mAh which will take around 1 hour to charge completely. It is speculated to last for up to 14 days on a single charge. The device is expected to arrive with a heart rate sensor. The Watch GT 2e will be a waterproof device with 53 x 10.8 x 46.8mm dimensions.
Samsung Galaxy M21 is official and it is one of the best battery phones out there. But is it valid even under other points of view? There is no better way to discover it than comparing it with the other best mid-rangers actually available. If you are looking for the device with the highest value for money, then you can not ignore the Realme 6 and the Redmi Note 8T. With their well-balanced specifications and their incredibly affordable prices, they can be considered the perfect rivals of the Samsung Galaxy M21. In this specs comparison, you will know our opinion about them.
Samsung Galaxy M21 vs Oppo Realme 6 vs Redmi Note 8T
Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
13 MP f/2.0 front camera
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 48 + 8 + 5 MP f/2.0, f/2.2, and f/2.2
20 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
4000 mAh, fast charging 18W
4300 mAh, fast charging 30W
6000 mAh, fast charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot, splash resistant
Dual SIM slot
Design
Do you prefer having a better overall look or the most premium materials? If the first option is your favorite one, then go for the Realme 6. With its punch-hole display and its reflective glass back, it looks very gorgeous to be just a midrange phone. But if you prefer having better materials, choose the Redmi Note 8T since it is the only with a glass back. I am not a fan of the design of the Samsung Galaxy M21 due to its huge camera module and its more anonymous plastic body. Note that only the Realme 6 offers protection against water, it is splash resistant.
Display
The real battle is between the Samsung Galaxy M21 and Realme 6. The former should offer a more interesting color reproduction thanks to its AMOLED display boasting more vivid colors and deeper blacks. On the other hand, the latter offers a smoother user experience with a high 90 Hz refresh rate and a 120 Hz touch-sampling rate. That is why Realme 6 is a better choice for gamers. Do you prefer a display with explosive colors or a smooth one?
Redmi Note 8T has an IPS display with a Full HD+ resolution just like the ones you can find on most of the affordable mid-range phones. None of these devices features an in-display fingerprint scanner: the Realme 6 has a side-mounted one, while the others have a rear-mounted biometric sensor.
Specs & Software
Realme 6 is much better than Samsung Galaxy M21 and Redmi Note 8T if we talk about hardware. It has a stronger Helio G90T chipset which boasts very high CPU and GPU performance. It is not a flagship-class processor, but it is an upper-midrange SoC on a phone sold at a very affordable price. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy M21 comes with the most efficient chipset which, paired with a huge battery, will guarantee a low energy consumption and a very long battery life. Redmi Note 8T runs Android 9 Pie out of the box, while Samsung Galaxy M21 and Realme 6 are based on Android 10.
Camera
On the paper, the best camera setup belongs to Realme 6. It is equipped with a quad camera including a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, a dedicated macro camera, and a depth sensor. Samsung Galaxy M21 is supposed to be better at selfies with its 20 MP camera, but it also comes with a better 5 MP depth sensor. However, we have doubts about the photo quality of the primary sensor. On the paper, Redmi Note 8T is supposed to be more or less at the same level as the Samsung Galaxy M21 and it is inferior to the Realme 6.
Battery
The huge 6000 mAh battery of the Samsung Galaxy M21 not only makes it the winner of this comparison but also one of the best battery phones ever. Right after, there should be Realme 6 with its 4300 mAh battery.
Price
You can find the Redmi Note 8T in India for less than Rs. 11,000 / €135, Realme 6 is priced Rs. 13,990 / €172, and Samsung Galaxy M21 starts from Rs. 12,999 / €160. With its better chipset, cameras and a 90 Hz display, Realme 6 is definitely a more interesting handset and we pick it as the winner of this comparison. Redmi Note 8T is cheaper and offers a higher value for money, but it can not compete with its opponents when it comes to specifications (even though it is the only with NFC and a glass back). Samsung Galaxy M21 has an AMOLED display and a way bigger battery, so we think certain users may prefer it to the Realme 6.
Popular camera and audio review outfit DXOMark has taken to Twitter to announce new measures that would be adopted by the company in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping through Europe.
DXOMark is a France-based company and as of March 17, the number of COVID-19 cases in France has risen past 7,000 with the numbers doubling in the past few days. This has prompted the French government to order a total lockdown in order to curb the epidemic. The government urged people to leave their homes only for essential purposes.
In this light, DXOmark released a statement that most of its employees will be working from home in the coming days in line with the French government’s directive. The statement also hints that only a few tests will be carried out at its offices during this period. Due to this development, the firm says some reviews will be delayed. However, the lockdown in France is for only 15 days and hopefully, the spread would have been contained within that period to warrant workers to resume their normal duties. But for now, it is what it is, a lockdown.
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