Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is the latest installment in the Chinese tech giant’s popular Mi Note series. This family of smartphones generally targets the mid rage segment and has been generally successful due to attractive prices and specs. Now, the latest Mi Note 10 has undergone a rigorous durability test from renowned YouTuber JerryRigEverything, known for smartphones breakdown and durability tests.
According to the tests, the Mi Note 10’s body, which is protected by Corning’s Gorilla glass, fared well in the scratch test. Up until the 6th level, both the rear panel and display were unharmed, although the Mohs scale at level 6 managed to leave a mark on both sides. The camera was also placed under similar rough testing and was found to be relatively well protected. Meaning, the camera module glass will not be harmed by every day use.
In another test, the screen was also subjected to a heat test by a small fire from a lighter. The Mi Note 10 survived this test as well. Due to its aluminum frame, the scratches from the box cutter were noticeable, but only due to excessive force being applied.
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
So rest assured it isn’t fragile as the video might make it seem. Another positive aspect regarding the Mi Note 10 was that it barely bent during the forceful pressure test. For an in depth review on the durability test, you can check out the video from JerryRigEverything above.
In January, the RedmiBook moniker was trademarked by Xiaomi on the website of Intellectual Property India that belongs to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. At that time, it was speculated that the RedmiBook could be soon coming to India. It appears that the first ever Redmi laptop for India is finally nearing its launch as it has bagged approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
The XMA1901-xx model number that has been spotted at the database of BIS by MobileScout matches with the RedmiBook 14. The BIS listing seems to show multiple variants of the RedmiBook 14. Last year in May, Redmi had launched the RedmiBook 14 in China alongside the Redmi K20 series. Its Enhanced Edition featuring 10th gen Intel processor and the Ryzen Edition were also made official later in the year.
The Chinese firm had also launched the RedmiBook 13 at the end of 2019 in the home market. There is no confirmation yet on whether India will be getting the RedmiBook 13, but it appears that the RedmiBook 14 may go official in the country in the near future. However, it is unclear which edition of the RedmiBook 14 could be coming to India.
The RedmiBook 14 that went official in May 2019 featured a metal body and it was powered by Intel Core i7 / Core i5 with NIVIDA GeForce MX250 graphics. The processor was accompanied by up 8 GB of RAM. The device was equipped with a 14-inch IPS LCD panel that produced full HD+ resolution. Since the screen sport slim bezels on all four sides, it delivered a screen space of 81.2 percent.
The Core i5 edition that came in 256 GB and 512 GB SSD storage editions were respectively priced at 3,299 Yuan (~$474; ~Rs. 35,000) and 4,299 Yuan (~$618; ~Rs. 45,600). The Core i7 + 512 GB SSD storage cost 4,999 Yuan (~$719; ~Rs. 53,000).
Earlier than what was previously announced, Disney+ is now live in India. The launch arrives about 18 days early and is under the rebranded Hotstar name, namely Disney+ Hotstar. The Disney+ originals will aim to bring content from cinema industry giants like Marvel, Pixar, and even National Geographic.
Disney+
The streaming service has just gone live earlier today (11th March 2020) and brings a large selection of movies and series to choose from. The catalog offered has big names in Marvel’s superhero franchises and Pixar’s all time classic animations as well. In addition to this, kids show, documentaries and classic cartoons are also available. A few notable movies include Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange and Pixar’s A Bug’s Life and Cars 3. National Geographic’s Oscar winning documentary Free Solo can also be found here.
However, the list doesn’t stop there. Since its an online streaming platform, it is bound to also have exclusives as well, similar to Netflix or Amazon Prime. For those interested, Here’s the list of originals that can only be found in Disney+ Hotstar:
The Mandalorian
Diary of a Future President: Season 1
Disney Family Sundays: Season 1
Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings: Season 2
Encore!: Season 1
Forky Asks a Question: Season 1
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: Season 1
Vivo, the known smartphone manufacturer, has announced that the company has launched its 6G research and development to better prepare for the obstacles caused by data explosion in the near future.
The announcement arrived from the Chinese company’s headquarters in South China with its head of Communications Research Institue, Qin Fei, stating that “Although the commercial use of 5G has just started, Vivo has already rolled out layouts for 6G, exploring the next-generation technology ahead of time.” In other words, Vivo is already working on future proofing and laying the foundation for the next generation in telecommunication.
According to the senior executive, the company has set up a dedicated and specialized team in the early stages of 6G networking to demonstrate the wide applications of the new technology. The team will even provide different scenarios of its capabilities and Vivo is already participating in several discussions within the networking industry. Qin also mentioned that its 6G team will cooperate with both domestic and foreign universities to yield better results for its research on the technology.
Vivo HQ
Vivo is currently one of the largest and most popular smartphone brands in the world. From the data provided by Vivo, the company has reached about 300 million users of its network, which is projected to grow further. Thus, the forward thinking step from the smartphone giant will only help it in the coming years, especially the second half of the decade.
Touted as one of China’s most popular e-tailers that offers a wide range of products across multiple categories, GeekBuying comes up with amazing promotion sales from time to time.
Living up to its reputation, the Chinese online store recently kicked off a new promo dubbed the KUGOO KIRIN S1 Urban Electric Scooter Deal. As part of its recently launched promo, GeekBuying is offering the KUGOO KIRIN S1 Electric Scooter for a considerably lowered price.
The KUGOO KIRIN S1 is an irresistible electric scooter that’s worth a pretty penny. It would normally set you back $434.93 on both online, as well as offline stores. Thanks to the aforesaid GeekBuying promo, you can now purchase it for just $ 309.99.
In addition to getting this 29 percent off, you can save more money simply by applying the 2% Off New User Coupon at the time of checking out, provided this is your first order with GeekBuying. The rest of the users can take advantage of the coupon code GKB373S and grab an extra $10 off, which means, you end up shelling out just $299.99 on this amazing electric scooter.
On top of that, you qualify to receive the Xiaomi Zanjia Waterproof 11L Lightweight Backpack worth $28.99 as a free gift with your order. Aside from that, those who place their orders during the activity period will also be eligible for receiving Portable Mini Bicycle Lock Security 4 Digit Resettable Combination Coiling Cable Lock worth $21.99 free.
Available in black, as well as white color options, the KUGOO KIRIN S1 features 8-inch wear-resisting and safe tires that offer a strong grip on all types of roads. Moreover, the electric scooter comes with three-speed modes that allow you to control the speed using the app, making it an ideal mode of commute on different road surface conditions.
Furthermore, the KUGOO KIRIN S1 is powered by a 350W brushless DC motor that delivers a max running distance of 25KM. It has a front shock absorber that enhances the overall riding experience with its absorbing stability system.
The electric scooter adopts a Revolutionary Dual brake Braking System and has rear Bump Brake electric front that offers an incredibly short braking distance of 4-5 meters. This ensures the utmost safety of the rider.
You can head straight to this link to place your order. It is worth noting that the activity period is slated to end in just 6 days.
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Xiaomi‘s latest flagship series, the Mi 10, is expected to launch by the end of this month. The smartphone initially launched first in its home country, China, but will see a global release on 27th March 2020. This is further cemented by a Mi device passing the SIRIM certification in Malaysia, indicating an imminent launch.
The launch event will occur on 27th March 2020 at 14:00 GMT+1 and will be live streamed to major social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. The reason for online conferences is due to the ongoing Coronavirus epidemic. In the launch event, the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro will be announced for the global market, with reports portraying that Malaysia will soon receive the new flagship series.
Recently, a Xiaomi device with a model number M2001J2G had passed Malaysia’s SIRIM certification. This is near the Mi 10 launch event and is very likely for the Mi 10 announcement in the country. According to the listing, the smartphone, which had just gotten certified, supports 5G (700MHz, 3500MHz and 3700MHz), WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Wireless Power Transfer, and NFC.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
The features mentioned above are all found in the Mi 10 series and are a clear indicator of its upcoming launch. For those unaware, the latest flagship model from Xiaomi sport Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 SoC. They feature a high 90Hz refresh rate AMOLED display and feature LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage as well. One of the primary differences between the base and Pro variant is the 108 megapixel primary lens on the latter which also features a 10x hybrid zoom lens and telephoto lens. This makes the device share the same DxOMark score as Oppo Find X2 Pro, the highest scoring smartphone till date.
The Reno3 and Reno3 Pro had gone official in China in December 2019 as budget-friendly 5G smartphones. Earlier this month, the 4G version of the OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G was announced in India. It had arrived as the world’s first phone featuring a 44-megapixel dual selfie camera and it is also first ever phone to feature the Helio P95 SoC. A fresh report on 91mobiles states that the company is gearing up to introduce the Reno3 in international markets too. Citing information received from reputed tipster Ishan Agarwal, the publication has claimed that the Reno3 global variant will be fueled by Helio P90 chipset.
It appears that the Reno3 global edition will be similar to the Chinese variant. Hence, the smartphone is expected to come with a single punch-hole on its display. The tipster revealed that it will be featuring a 44-megapixel selfie snapper. The Chinese variant has a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The phone is expected to sport a 6.4-inch display that offers Full HD+ resolution along with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Reno3 for China has a waterdrop notch screen.
The Reno3 has a 64-megapixel main lens in its quad-camera setup. The new leak reveals that its global edition will have a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 13-megapixel telephoto lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter and a 2-megapixel mono sensor. The quad cameras will support 4K video shooting and hybrid zoom.
The Dimensity 1000L 5G chipset powers the Reno3. As mentioned above, it will be swapped by Helio P90 on the global version. The SoC will be coupled with 8 GB of RAM. The phone will offer 128 GB of storage. It will be packed with a 4,025mAh battery.
The Reno3 global version will be running on ColorOS 7 based Android 10. It will come in colors like Sky White, Midnight Black, and Aurora Blue. There is no word on its pricing.
Xiaomi kicked off the year with a bang, taking the wraps off a new product dubbed the Mijia LED Bulb (Bluetooth mesh version). After been on crowdfunding at Xiaomi Mall in January 2020, the LED bulb has finally gone up for sale through Giztop.
You’d need to shell out $5.99 for a singled piece. You can get 3 pieces by spending just $12 extra (i.e. for $17.99). Those interested in purchasing ten pieces will end up shelling out $50, which means, ten Xiaomi Mijia LED Smart Bulb (Bluetooth Mesh Version) will set you back a reasonable $55.99.
The Xiaomi Mijia LED Smart Bulb can switch on and off without requiring you to get out of your bed. You can easily pair the bulb with smartphones, smart displays, smart speakers and various other devices that support Bluetooth mesh gateway function. It provides stable connectivity without using broadband and thus, effortlessly be controlled via a connected smartphone.
Moreover, the Mijia LED Smart Bulb allows you to adjust the brightness, as well as the color temperature at any time. Just like any other LED bulb, this is an energy-saving bulb that comes with a 5W power consumption rating. With impressive 500lm brightness, the Mijia LED Smart Bulb can light up a medium-sized room. You can adjust the color temperature between 2700-6500K. On top of that, the MIJIA LED Bulb (Bluetooth Gateway version) supports XiaoAI smart voice control. In short, you can turn the lamp off and on with just a word. You can use the MIJIA app for carrying out various functions such as setting the timer switch, delaying lights off, etc.
Aside from that, the MIJIA app comes in handy for grouping multiple MIJIA LED light bulbs, such as the main bedroom light bulb group, the kids’ room light bulb group, the second bedroom light bulb group, etc. By grouping, you can accomplish group control and real-time lighting status synchronization.
You can follow this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Mijia LED Smart Bulb (Bluetooth Mesh Version) and place your order via Giztop.
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Apple iPhone SE 2 aka iPhone 9 has been in the news since past several weeks and was expected to get launched later this month, along with some other devices, including new generation of iPad Pro.
However, Apple was reportedly forced to change its plan and cancel the March launch event because of the coronavirus outbreak. As per the report, while the event has been cancelled, the company has just postponed the announcement and release date of the upcoming iPhone 9.
The decision of canceling the March 31st launch event from Apple comes as the Santa Clara County has temporarily banned mass gatherings of people due to the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the region.
Apple also reportedly considered holding the event elsewhere or announcing the new products through an online-only press event. While it’s still unclear what Apple has decided, it’s sure that the new devices are getting launched in a few weeks.
As for the iPhone 9, it seems that the coronavirus outbreak has really impacted the smartphone’s production and supply chain. It is now being reported that the device could get launched in June this year or could get further delayed, depending on the situation.
It is also being reported that the launch of the flagship iPhone 12 models will also get delayed from usual September to October or November this year. The report cites travel issues as hinderance which is preventing Apple from going forward as planned with the development of its next flagship handset.
Xiaomi-backed Redmi launched its Redmi K30 smartphone in China in December last year and the company has also confirmed an upgraded variant of the same, dubbed as Redmi K30 Pro.
Redmi’s General Manager Lu Weibing recently confirmed that the Redmi K30 Pro will be officially launched later this month in China, which will continue the mission and glory of last year’s K20 Pro.
Redmi K30 Pro Render
Now, it seems that the company has made a new marketing strategy to boost the upcoming flagship smartphone. As a part of that, the Redmi K30 Pro will be showcased in a movie as well as variety of TV shows in China.
Lu Weibing hinted about this strategy from the company by asking question about the same on micrblogging platform Weibo. When the company’s executive teases anything with a question, the brand usually has moved forward with the idea.
The Redmi K30 Pro is expected to come with 6.67-inch OLED Full HD+ display with in-screen fingerprint. It will feature a pop-up selfie camera and a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 quad camera system on the back.
Under the hood, the device will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC and may pack 4,700mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. It is speculated that there could be a variant of the phone called K30 Pro Zoom Edition.
While the launch of K30 Pro smartphone in China is confirmed to take place this month, it remains to be seen if the company opts for an offline press conference to do so. The company has scheduled a global launch event for Mi 10 series on 27th March, which will be live streamed.
Sensor Tower, an analytics platform which aggregates data on app downloads and usage for developers, has secretly collected data from millions of Android and iOS users through VPN and ad-blocking apps, reports Buzzfeed News.
The report adds that the company owns at least 20 Android and iOS applications with more than 35 million downloads. Out of those, Free and Unlimited VPN, Luna VPN, Mobile Data, and Adblock Focus were recently available in the Google Play Store while Adblock Focus and Luna VPN were available in Apple’s App Store.
However, Apple has now removed Adblock Focus while Google has removed Mobile Data after being contacted by BuzzFeed News. The companies are further conducting an investigation regarding this.
Here is how it all worked. When Sensor Tower’s app gets installed on the device, it asks users to install a root certificate, which enables Sensor Tower to monitor all traffic and data passing through the phone.
Sensor Tower bypasses Apple and Google’s restrictions on root certificate privileges by requiring users to install the certificate through an external website. The company says that it only collects anonymised usage and analytics data.
Interestingly, none of the applications have been tied to Sensor Tower on the App Store as they were listed under other company names. They were tied to Sensor Tower after BuzzFeed realised that the apps “contain code authored by developers who work for the company.” Apple spokesperson has confirmed that a dozen of Sensor Tower apps have been removed from the App Store due to violations.
Randy Nelson, Sensor Tower’s head of mobile insights, explains that the “vast majority” of the apps are “defunct and a few are in the process of sunsetting.” He doesn’t admit that the apps are now defunct because they were removed for policy violations.
The Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro smartphones had gone official in the previous week in India. As scheduled, the Realme 6 will be available for purchase for the first time in the country at 12PM (local time) today. The handset can be availed through Flipkart and Realme India’s website.
Realme 6 price and first sale offers
The first sale will be carried out through the above mentioned platforms until the Realme 6 runs out of stock. The Realme 6 models such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage will be with respective price tags of Rs. 12,999 (~$175) and Rs. 14,999 (~$203). The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition of the Realme 6 is priced at Rs. 15,999 (~$216). The handset can be bought in colors like Comet White and Comet Blue.
ICICI Bank credit card owners can avail a discount of Rs. 750 on Flipkart. A 5 percent price cut on EMI transactions is available for owners of Axis Bank credit and debit card owners.
Arrived as the successor of Realme 5 Pro, the Realme 6 is equipped with a 6.5-inch full HD+ display with a single punch-hole that houses a 16-megapixel selfie snapper. The rear side of the phone features a quad camera setup that includes a Samsung GW1 64-megapixel main lens, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel, a macro lens of 2-megapixel and a portrait lens of 2-megapixel.
The MediaTek Helio G90Tv drives the Realme 6 handset. It is equipped with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. The handset has a 4,300mAh battery that supports 30W VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology. It has a side-facing fingerprint reader. The Realme UI based Android 10 OS comes preloaded on the Realme 6.
Vivo recently launched its new smartphone named Vivo Z6 which comes with support for 5G connectivity. Now, the company is all set to launch another smartphone with 5G support pretty soon.
The company has today confirmed that the Vivo S6 smartphone is coming soon to Vivo’s home country China. Vivo has shared a poster to announce this, which also confirms support for 5G connectivity on the upcoming S6 device.
While Vivo has confirmed that the Vivo S6 5G is coming soon, the company has not yet revealed exact launch date. However, given the announcement from Vivo, we expect the smartphone to go official in this month only.
As for the features, we expect the device to come with support for dual-band 5G connectivity, including SA and NSA. Thus, it could come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC, making it an upper mid-range offering.
There’s also a possibility that the company could opt for Samsung Exynos series processor, and if that’s the case, then we expect it to pack Exynos 980. The Vivo S5, launched in November last year, comes with a focus on the front-facing camera and thus, the upcoming Vivo S6 could also have an innovative selfie snapper.
However, these are just speculation from our side and the company has not yet confirmed its features. But we expect Vivo to start sharing the phone’s features and key specification on its social media platform in the coming days.
Xiaomi India will be launching the Redmi Note 9 series tomorrow. Leaks surrounding it have revealed that it includes three devices such as the Helio G70 powered Redmi Note 9, Snapdragon 720G fueled Redmi Note 9 Pro and another phone called Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Among these, the Redmi Note 9 Pro have appeared in multiple leaks. Ahead of tomorrow’s launch, a Vietnamese Youtuber shared some live shots of the smartphone.
The new images have for the first time revealed the front design of the Redmi Note 9 Pro. As it can be seen, the handset is equipped with a top-center positioned punch-hole like Samsung’s Galaxy S20 series. It is said that the phone features a 6.64-inch IPS LCD display that produces full HD+ resolution.
The bezels surrounding the display are not as thin as flagship models, but they are at an acceptable level. The top bezel of the phone house the speaker. It is said to be equipped with a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro has the fingerprint reader embedded in the power button on the right edge. The back panel of the phone has a square-shaped camera module. Recent reports have revealed that it comprises a 48-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter, a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
The screenshot above shows the innards of the phone. The phone is equipped with a dedicated microSD card slot. The bottom edge of the phone has a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port, and an external speaker.
The Snapdragon 720G which is only a bit weaker than the Snapdragon 730G powers the Redmi Note 9 Pro. The handset has reached a score of 274K+ on AnTuTu benchmarks. The Note 9 Pro is expected to house a 5,020mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.
The Redmi Note 9 Pro is expected to debut in India in RAM options of 4 GB and 6 GB and storage sizes of 64 GB and 128 GB. The handset is speculated to be priced at $192. Aurora Blue, Glacier White, and Interstellar Black are the rumored color editions of the Note 9 Pro.
While the rumor mill is speculating that the Galaxy M21 will go official on March 16, Samsung is yet to release an official confirmation on it. Recent reports have revealed that the company will be also announcing the Galaxy M11 phone in this month. Ahead of the rumored launch, the smartphone appeared on Google Play Console through which its key specs and an image have been revealed.
Samsung Galaxy M11
The Google Play Console listing shows that the upcoming Galaxy M11 is equipped with a punch-hole display. Except for the thick chin, the other bezels surrounding its screen are slim. The volume and power buttons are available on the right side of the phone.
The display size is not known, but it has been found that it supports 720 x 1560 pixels resolution. Hence, the phone will offer an aspect ratio of 19:9. It is not known whether the phone features an OLED or LCD panel. The display of the Galaxy M11 offers a pixel density of 280ppi.
The listing further reveals that the modest Snapdragon 450 mobile platform that tags along Adreno 605 graphics will be powering the device. The SoC will be coupled with 4 GB of RAM. The handset is loaded with Android 10 OS. The other specs of the device are currently under the wraps.
The arrival of the Galaxy M11 seems to be close at hand as it has been spotted at multiple places like Thailand’s NBTC certification site and Wi-Fi Alliance database. A recent report had claimed that the Galaxy M11 will be arriving in a new violet color. The handset will be replacing the Galaxy M10s phone from last year.
Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy M21 phone on March 16. A leaked poster of the phone that was spotted yesterday revealed that it will be sporting an Infinity-U notch display design. The handset is rumored to borrow its specs from the Galaxy M30s from last year. Hence, it is expected to feature a 6.4-inch display, 48-megapixel triple cameras, Exynos 9611 chipset and 6,000mAh battery.
Samsung has recently launched the Galaxy M31 smartphone in India. Recent reports have revealed that the South Korean company is also gearing to launch the Galaxy M21 phone as the successor for last year’s Galaxy M20. A recent report had revealed that the Galaxy M21 will be made official on March 16 in India. 91mobiles has acquired a leaked poster of the phone. It not only confirms the same launch date for India, but also reveals its front design.
The Galaxy M20 had featured an Infinity-V notch screen. The leaked poster shows that the company has settled for a Infinity-U notch display design for the upcoming Galaxy M21. The side bezels appear thin and the bottom bezel of the phone is slightly thick. The volume controller and power button can be seen on the right edge of the phone.
Image Courtesy: 91mobiles.com
Recent reports have revealed that the Galaxy M21 will be arriving with the same specs as the Galaxy M30s which debuted in September 2019. The publication has claimed after its March 16 launch in India, it will be available for purchase through offline and online channels simultaneously.
The Samsung Galaxy M21 is expected to house a 6.4-inch sAMOLED display that offers Full HD+ resolution. The Exynos 9611 chipset will be the driving force of the smartphone. The phone could be coming to the market in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM editions. The handset may offer users with storage choices like 64 GB and 128 GB.
The Galaxy M21 will be running on the latest Android 10 OS coupled with One UI 2.0. It will draw power from a 6,000mAh battery. The rear shell of the smartphone houses a triple camera setup with a 48-megapixel main lens. It will also be equipped with a rear-facing fingerprint reader. At present, there is no word on the pricing of the Galaxy M21.
Vivo NEX 3S 5G is official: the upgraded version of the revolutionary NEX 3 just debuted as a very interesting affordable flagship and it will go on sale on March 14 in China. But the competition is very fierce when it comes to affordable flagships: is the Vivo NEX 3S 5G really the best choice for the money asked? We think there is no better way to know it than comparing it to the best affordable Chinese flagships unveiled in the most recent period. And we are talking about Oppo Find X2 and Xiaomi Mi 10, two devices with amazing specifications that will not carry the highest prices in the market. Below you can find an in-depth specs comparison.
Vivo NEX 3S 5G vs Oppo Find X2 vs Xiaomi Mi 10
Xiaomi Mi 10
Vivo NEX 3S 5G
Oppo Find X2
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
162.6 x 74.8 x 9 mm, 208 g
167.4 x 76.1 x 9.4 mm, 219.5 g
164.9 x 74.5 x 8 mm, 196 g
DISPLAY
6.67 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
6.89 inches, 1080 x 2256p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
Triple 64 + 13 + 13 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.5 + f/2.2
16 MP f/2.1 front camera
Triple 48 + 13 + 12 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.2
32 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY
4780 mAh, fast charging 30W, Fast wireless charging 30W
4500 mAh, fast charging 44W
4065 mAh, fast charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging 10W, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G, Waterfall display
Dual SIM slot, 5G, IP54 splash proof
Design
The presence of a Waterfall FullView, notch-less and holeless display would definitely let me go for the Vivo NEX 3S 5G if I had to choose the device with the most amazing design. But let’s explain those three terms better. The Waterfall display of the NEX 3S 5G is a display with extremely curved edges reaching almost 90 degrees: thanks to this solution, not only the phone provides a very high screen-to-body ratio, but it also replaces the physical buttons with a side touch technology. Further, it is a display without notch and holes since the phone sports a motorized pop-up camera. When it comes to the whole body of the devices, I personally prefer the Oppo Find X2 since it comes in a ceramic version and it is splash proof and dust resistant with the IP54 certification. I would not go for the Xiaomi Mi 10 at all.
Display
Oppo Find X2 is equipped with the king of displays: a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with a high Quad HD+ resolution, a high 120 Hz refresh rate and a high 240 Hz touch sampling rate, a very high brightness and an amazing color accuracy (100% DCI-P3 coverage and 0.8 JNCD certified). The silver medal goes to the Xiaomi Mi 10 sporting a Full HD+ AMOLED panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate. Unfortunately, Vivo NEX 3S 5G does not provide a high refresh rate, but it has a wide 6.89-inch panel which is even HDR10+ compliant, so still a great display. But obviously, Oppo Find X2 wins the comparison.
Hardware/Software
Oppo Find X2, Vivo NEX 3S 5G, and Xiaomi Mi 10 5G are all powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset supporting dual-mode 5G connectivity and paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. Vivo NEX 3S 5G is slightly more advanced because it packs a UFS 3.1 internal storage, while Xiaomi Mi 10 5G and Oppo Find X2 come with UFS 3.0 storage. But this does not mean Vivo NEX 3S 5G will automatically offer the highest performance as software optimization will play an important role here. Android 10 is installed out of the box and highly-customized by ColorOS 7, Funtouch OS 10 and MIUI 11, respectively.
Camera
While Xiaomi Mi 10 offers the most impressive main sensor in its quad rear camera, it does not offer so much when it comes to secondary sensors. Well, it can record 8K videos, but unlike Oppo Find X2, it lacks a telephoto lens. On the paper, I personally prefer the Oppo Find X2 due to the presence of a telephoto lens and a 64 MP main sensor (both supporting OIS), as well as a higher-end selfie camera. Vivo NEX 3S 5G is inferior to both: despite coming with a telephoto sensor, it does not support OIS, either for the main sensor of its triple camera. Further, the main sensor is a midrange-class Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1.
Battery
The battery is one of the strongest points of Xiaomi Mi 10: despite being a more affordable version, it has an even bigger battery than Mi 10 Pro with a huge 4780 mAh capacity, and it will probably last a lot more than Oppo Find X2 and Vivo NEX 3S 5G. Further, unlike its two rivals, it features both fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. Vivo NEX 3S 5G comes right after in terms of battery life, while Oppo Find X2 has the fastest charging technology.
Price
Oppo Find X2 starts from €701/$792 in China, Vivo NEX 3S 5G will be priced €630/$712 in its base variant, and Xiaomi Mi 10’s listing price will be just €530/$599 for the base variant. If we exclude battery life, Oppo Find X2 is way superior to Vivo NEX 3S 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10 5G in terms of overall specifications. So if you want the best phone, you should go for it unless you need a very long battery life: in that case, Xiaomi Mi 10 5G is a more convincing device. Vivo NEX 3S 5G offers the most impressive aesthetics and a bigger display, but it lacks a flagship camera and a high refresh rate that is the trending feature of the moment.
Xiaomi is expected to launch the Redmi Note 9 series in India on March 12. The company is yet to confirm the names of the models that would make up the series. There are talks of a Redmi Note 9 Pro Max model but going by precedence, the company is expected to launch the Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro. A Xiaomi model believed to be the Redmi Note 9 has appeared on the database of benchmarking app GeekBench.
The device appears as Xiaomi Merlin and from the listing, we can gather that the device will run on Android 10 operating system out of the box. The most interesting part is the processor onboard the device. Although the name wasn’t explicitly stated, the chipset onboard is given as ARM MT6769V/CZ. It has an octa-core architecture and is a MediaTek chipset. We’ll need to draw reference with the Realme C3’s GeekBench listing to confirm this is likely the Helio G70 SoC. The Geekbench single-core and multi-core tests scores of 345 points and 1247 points respectively align with those of the MediaTek Helio G70 onboard the device.
Realme C3 GeekBench listing
The device is also listed to have 6GB of RAM onboard.
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro doesn’t have physical volume control buttons, thanks to its waterfall display. To control the volume, you have to double-tap either side of the phone before an on-screen volume control pops up which you can slide up or down.
The above is one example of how physical buttons have been replaced. Another example is the AirTriggers on the ASUS ROG Phone II which are designed to replicate the shoulder or trigger buttons of a gamepad.
Sentons is the company that made the tech for the ROG Phone II and their new goal is to replace the physical buttons on phones with their own solution which is called SDS Buttonbar, where SDS is short for Software-Defined Surfaces.
SDS ButtonBar is said to be a button replacement solution that is “designed to provide advanced virtual button functionalities”. The technology allows manufacturers to place 20 tiny sensors in the phone where the physical buttons usually reside. The sensors occupy an area that measures just 1.9-inches and can be placed anywhere inside the phone. These sensors function as the volume and power buttons when touched or pressed.
Sentons says their solution is designed to reject false touches and can identify touches and presses. It is also said to work with devices that are designed to be waterproof.
The partnership with Foxconn, which is one of the biggest contract manufacturers in the world, should result in more manufacturers adopting the technology.
While ButtonBar is the solution it is advertising, Sentons has other solutions such as Slider Bars which can be used for gesture navigation such as scrolling or as a virtual zoom button for the camera. You can also have squeeze sensors similar to what is available on the Pixel phones, that will allow you to launch apps or carry out pre-configured actions.
Sentons solutions can be applied to other devices too such as smartwatches. With this application, you can totally ditch the crown or buttons on a watch and instead control the watch by sliding on the sides of the case or squeezing the frame to begin tracking.
There are several applications and we look forward to seeing the technology becoming mainstream.
After a long wait, Xiaomi has finally commenced the Over-the-air (OTA) push of MIUI 11 which brings ANdroid 10 to the Poco F1. The new update ushers in the MIUI V11.0.6.0.QEJMIXM and also delivers Android security patch for February 2020 for the device.
The Poco F1 was released by Xiaomi in 2018 as a flagship killer. The device packs decent hardware, including a Snapdragon 845 flagship SoC. It ran on Android 8.1-based MIUI 9. The device was later updated to Android 9 last year. In January 2020, Xiaomi commenced the rollout of Android 10-based MIUI 11 to the device but soon halted the process due to discovery of several bugs on the software.
The Android 10 update comes with a file size of 1.9GB while the February 2002 security patch has a size of 375MB. We didn’t get to see the changelog but we expect the company to have fixed the bugs detected on the earlier release.
Android 10 is a big update that brings a lot of changes alongside the features of the new MIUI 11 custom ROM. Starting with the visual aspects, you get slightly softer icons, a system-wide dark mode, new Mi Lan Pro system font and improved always-on display functionality. There are also new animations, themes, wallpapers and improved notification system among others.
MIUI 11 also delivers an enhanced audio experience with all-new dynamic natural sound effects and alarms. Xiaomi also announced the new Mi Go Travel suite which will help you with booking tickets for a broad range of transport ranging from aeroplane to rail and bus. The update also brings an improved currency converter and an extreme power-saving m
If you are yet to get the OTA push on your device, you can follow the source link to download it manually.
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Furthermore, the KUGOO KIRIN S1 is powered by a 350W brushless DC motor that delivers a max running distance of 25KM. It has a front shock absorber that enhances the overall riding experience with its absorbing stability system.
You’d need to shell out $5.99 for a singled piece. You can get 3 pieces by spending just $12 extra (i.e. for $17.99). Those interested in purchasing ten pieces will end up shelling out $50, which means, ten Xiaomi Mijia LED Smart Bulb (Bluetooth Mesh Version) will set you back a reasonable $55.99.
On top of that, the MIJIA LED Bulb (Bluetooth Gateway version) supports XiaoAI smart voice control. In short, you can turn the lamp off and on with just a word. You can use the MIJIA app for carrying out various functions such as setting the timer switch, delaying lights off, etc.
