Sony (China) Co., Ltd. has unveiled its latest addition to the CineAlta series, the CineAltaB, also known as BURANO in international markets. This intelligent full-frame 8K cinema camera caters to a diverse range of cinematic needs, from big-screen film production to documentaries, variety show recordings, and small-team commercials.

Key Specifications

The CineAltaB boasts an impressive set of features, making it a powerful tool for cinematographers:

• 8.6K Full-Frame Sensor: Equipped with an 8.6K full-frame sensor, the camera delivers high-resolution imaging for exceptional visual quality.
• Dual Native ISO and 16-Stop Latitude: With dual native ISO (800/3200) and a broad 16-stop latitude, the camera excels in capturing details in varying lighting conditions.
• Flexible Shooting Modes: The camera supports full-frame and Super 35mm formats, enabling shooting in up to 8K at 30p, 6K at 60p, or 4K at 120p. It accommodates a wide range of anamorphic widescreen movie lenses.
• AI-Powered Autofocus: Featuring an AI smart chip with independent subject recognition, the CineAltaB ensures fast hybrid autofocus. This is particularly beneficial when capturing high-speed moving subjects.
• Electronic Variable ND Filter: The electronic variable ND filter ranges from 0.3 to 2.4, providing exposure control in different lighting conditions without the need for cumbersome filtering. It supports exposure control during lens replacement without altering the depth of field.
• Lens Compatibility: Supporting both PL lens mount and E-mount lens groups, the camera offers versatility in lens choices. Its design, incorporating a thinner electronic variable ND filter and optical anti-shake structure, results in a more compact and ergonomic body.

Availability and Pricing:

The Sony CineAltaB is available for purchase on the official website. The stand-alone price is set at 200,000 yuan (~$28,000), while the package, including Sony CEB-G1920T & CEB-G960T memory cards and the GP-VR100 multi-function control handle, is priced at 220,000 yuan (~$30,894).

Sony’s CineAltaB introduces cutting-edge technology to cinematography, combining high-resolution imaging, intelligent autofocus, and ergonomic design, making it a standout choice for professionals across various cinematic applications.

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Earlier today (25th January 2022), Li Nan, the co-founder and former Vice President of Meizu, shared interesting news regarding an upcoming Apple product. Nan stated that the iPhone maker is working on a new pair of “8K glasses.”

The former Chinese smartphone maker’s executive shared the information on his official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website). In the social media post, Li Nan shared this news to address those who still “had doubts” regarding the Metaverse. In other words, this product from the Cupertino based giant will be a a VR/AR headset that will allow users to enter the metaverse. Unfortunately, he refrained from revealing any other finer details regarding this matter.

However, this is in line with our previous reports that also stated that Apple is working on its first ever VR headset that is set to launch soon. Initially, it was believed that the headset will launch later this year, but recent rumors hint at a delayed release in 2023. Apparently, the VR headset from Apple will feature performance that matches M1 Macs and will also use the same 96W USB Type C as the 14 inch MacBook Pro. Now, the ex-Meizu official also hints at its native 8K resolution support.

Known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that the brand’s headset will house two processors, one of which is a 5nm based chip while the other is a smaller 4nm based chipset. Both of these processors will be manufactured by the world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC. The higher end chipset will offer computing power that rivals M1 chips in the new Macs, while the lower end processor would be dedicated towards the various sensors and related components of the headset. It is expected to launch in the first quarter of next year, so stick around for more updates regarding this matter.

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Television technology has come a long way ever since its invention. From the old box-shaped CRT television that could only show “black and white” video, to the current market standard of slim and big-screen smart TVs that are able to show over 10 billion colours on screen at Full HD, 2K, 4K and if you are ambitious enough, 8K as well.

At Hisense’s official launch event for its first in-house 8K AI GPU chip on January 11, Hisense Vice President, Yu Zhitao boldly claimed that the television industry globally will undergo a massive wave of change in trends in the coming years. Yu claims that the picture quality of the TV shows and live streams shown on-screen will determine the purchase decision of an interested buyer to purchase the TV or not.

The Popular TV manufacturer, Hisense also foresees the coming future where TV manufacturers stop focusing to compete on screen size and sales numbers but instead focus on their smart graphics processing units(GPUs) and the sound system of their TVs due to changing consumer demands throughout the industry as a whole.

Yu mentions the two important reasons why Hisense has this prediction for the future of the TV industry. The reasons are that the TV industry is already reaching the limit of bigger screens and because of TV manufacturers playing the game of price wars amongst each other.

The trend of large-screen TVs in the industry is already popular due to many years of advertising from TV manufacturers saying that a larger TV allows for a more complete multimedia viewing experience. However, large-screen TVs have their limitations. When the screen is larger, and the shows are not upscaled to higher definitions, the consumers will start to notice the imperfections of their large-screen experience like more noticeable lower resolution, and colors being washed out due to lower pixel density. With that in mind, the GPU in a TV is more important than ever to enhance the TV watching experience.

Yu mentions that the category of 75 inches and above large-screen TVs has grown exponentially in the past few years and that as we are approaching 100 inches for our TVs, users now need better GPU rendering than ever to upscale and support a higher resolution like 8K. Hisense is already prepared as it has just developed its first in-house 8K AI GPU chip recently.

The last reason is the fierce but unhealthy competition between TV manufacturers, which Hisense refers to as the TV price wars. To illustrate, TV manufacturers advertise their product as a large-screen TV at an affordable and cheap price tag, and this price-to-screen size ratio seems to be what they are only focusing on. The “bigger screens, lower price” trend has made the market value of the TV industry trend lower, the revenue stream of manufacturers to trend lower, and stifled innovation in the TV industry as well.

In the end, Hisense emphasizes that if the TV industry transition to high-quality TVs that focus on other aspects like color accuracy, screen quality, and more complete sound systems, plus a transition from unhealthy pricing wars to healthy value wars (where the TV is bought on the basis of the value it provides to the viewing experience), then the industry will still have a future amongst other technology products like laptops, tablets, and smartphones as well.

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Despite 8K TVs still being quite expensive, a new report has suggested that these high resolution televisions are expected to surpass the 1 million unit shipment mark by the end of this year.

According to a Deloitte report (Via TheElec), the market share of 8K TVs across the globe is increasing in the premium TV segment. These include TVs that are on an average worth over 2,500 US Dollars, although, the sales price are continuing to drop as well. As per the report, around a million 8K TVs around the price of 3,300 US Dollars are expected to be sold this year, marking sales worth 3.3 billion US Dollars.

Despite the sale of these high resolution televisions being slow, their demand is also steadily growing in the premium segments. At the moment, about 220 million units of Tvs are sold per year, out of which a million only accounts for around 0.5 percent of the total shipments. Back when 4K TVs launched back in 2013, companies suffered from issues with mass exposure due to the lack of content supporting the high resolution.

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However, Deloitte believes that the 8K TVs might not face the same issue as remastered analog and digital content that have enabled users to enjoy content in 8K. An example being Japan’s NHK showcasing a remastered version of the classic 2001: Space Odyssey in 8K back in 2018. Furthermore, most IMAX films that were filmed in 65 to 75mm can also be supported in 8K, while more and more movies and series are being filmed in high resolutions like 8K.

Notably, another aspect that is key to the growth of the high resolution panels is the difference in price between 4K and 8K TVs. Deloitte also believes that by 2022 users would be able to choose between multiple TV sizes over 65 inch as well, with 55 inch being one of the most popular options for 8K TVs, with projected shipments crossing 150 million units.

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Xiaomi has confirmed that the company will be launching a new Mi Master Ultra TV model in its home market on 28th September. With just a few days to the launch, details about its pricing have surfaced online.

As per the report, the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Master Ultra TV model will have five-digit pricing, but the exact price range is now yet known. It is also said that along with the TV, the company will also introduce a soundbar.

Given that the Xiaomi Mi TV Master 65-inch OLED model is priced at 12,999 yuan in China, the pricing of the upcoming Ultra variant will definitely be higher than this. To know for sure, we wll have to wait for the official launch event.

Recently, an 82-inch Smart TV from Xiaomi with support for 8K and 4K resolutions were spotted on 3C certification. The 82-inch Mi TV 8K has a model number L82M6-8K and is reportedly using a panel from LG Display.

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It is also said that the TV will come with a Mini LED display that offers features like high brightness, high contrast, fast refresh rate, and wide color gamut. The smart TV has an integrated 5G modem for streaming 8K content.

The Xiaomi Mi TV Master 65-inch OLED model comes with support for 4K display with a 120Hz refresh rate and offers a screen-to-body ratio of 98.8 percent. It has support for features like high-speed motion compensation, AI image quality engine, and Dolby Vision, among others.

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After launching the Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi K30 Ultra smartphone to commemorate the company’s 10 year anniversary, Xiaomi is now set to launch its new TV in China.

The company has today confirmed that the Xiaomi TV Master Ultra Edition will be made official in China on 28th September. It is also confirmed that the TV will have support for 8K display and 5G connectivity.

However, Xiaomi has not yet announced the size of the TV. For that, it seems like we will have to wait for the official launch event on 28th September. It could be related to the Xiaomi Mi TV Master series that was recently launched in a 65-inch OLED version.

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The Xiaomi Mi TV Master 65-inch OLED model comes with support for 4K display with a 120Hz refresh rate and offers a screen-to-body ratio of 98.8 percent. It has support for features like high-speed motion compensation, AI image quality engine, and Dolby Vision, among others.

Recently, an 82-inch Smart TV from Xiaomi with support for 8K and 4K resolutions were spotted on 3C certification. The 82-inch Mi TV 8K has a model number L82M6-8K and is reportedly using a panel from LG Display.

The smart TV has an integrated 5G modem for streaming 8K content. As for the pricing, it is said that the television will be super expensive but will be cheaper than the company’s 49,999 yuan ($7,330) transparent TV.

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Xiaomi is known for various products apart from smartphones. Its smart TV business is one of the largest in China and India. Since the beginning of this year, the company has been making breakthroughs in this segment with products like Redmi Smart TV MAX 98 and Mi TV LUX OLED Transparent Edition. Late last month, an 82-inch Xiaomi 8K and 4K televisions were spotted on 3C. Now, more information about the 8K model emerges.

The upcoming 82-inch Mi TV 8K (7680 x 4320 pixels) will bear the model number L82M6-8K, as per 3C. It is listed on the Chinese certification bureau with a power rating of 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 700W.

Additionally, Digital Chat Station, the one who shared this listing first claimed it to use panels from LG Display. However, he did not mention the type of the panel. The new information about this television also comes from him but even now, he did not say anything about the type of the panel but revealed something more interesting about his forthcoming TV.

According to the tipster, the soon to be launched Mi TV 82-inch 8K will come with an integrated 5G modem to provide an uninterrupted 8K streaming experience. He also says that this television will be super expensive but will be cheaper than the company’s 49,999 yuan ($7,331) transparent TV.

That said, Xiaomi will not be the first company to announce a 5G TV because another fellow Chinese company called ChiQ (Changhong) had already announced its offering earlier this year. However, we are not sure if this product is on sale in China.

Also, Xiaomi is yet to announce the launch date of its new 82-inch smart televisions in 4K and 8K resolution. Since they have been certified, they should be unveiled soon in the coming weeks.

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Apart from smartphones, Xiaomi is also known for its smart TVs, mostly popular in markets like China and India. Recently, to commemorate its 10th anniversary, the company launched Mi TV LUX OLED Transparent Edition. Now, the company is all set to unveil new 8K and 4K Mi TV models in China as per the 3C certification bureau.

The certifications of the upcoming new Xiaomi televisions were shared by Digital Chat Station (数码闲聊站), a well-known tipster on Weibo. According to him, these TVs will use panels from LG Display.

Going by the name of the model numbers of these TVs, they will be marketed under the same series in 82-inches but with different screen resolution – 4K and 8K respectively.

Due to the difference in their panel resolution, their power rating are dissimilar, however, features such as software (MIUI for TV), connectivity & ports, speakers, and the rest should be common between them.

What’s unknown about these TVs is their panel type. Since LG Display doesn’t supply QLED panels, these forthcoming Mi TVs should either feature OLED or LED-backlit LCD. Also, this goes in line with a report from July, which stated 19 companies will launch a number of OLED TVs with LG Display panel in the second half of the year.

Currently, Xiaomi sells two OLED TVs (standard 65-inch 4K and transparent 55-inch 1080p) under its Mi TV Master Series (aka Mi TV LUX). Both of them are limited to China priced at 12,999 yuan ($1,893) and 49,999 yuan ($7,283) respectively.

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While 8K television has been available in China for a while now, there is actually no 8K content readily available in the country. Owners of 8K TVs had to look for content upscaled to 8K since no true native 8K resolution shows were available. But now, a new show in China has apparently finished filming and is the first to have been recorded in 8K resolutions.

The new TV series is called “Love In Shanghai,” which is based on a novel by Yifei. It is directed Meng Ji and stars actors Guo Jingfei and Wang Luodan. Notably, the series theater adaptation has already received honors back in 2011 for its script, so there are quite a number of people looking forward to it. Thanks to 8K technology, the production has been shot in ultra high resolutions with vivid colors.

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For those unaware, 8K has a resolution of 7680 x 4320px, with a total of 33 million pixels. In other words, its pixels count is 4 times higher than 4K resolution and 16 time higher than the current mainstream resolution of 1080p. At the moment, there are only a few TVs that support such ultra high resolutions in China. A great example being Samsung with its new QLED 8K TV Q950TS, which is the new flagship TV that launched back in May 2020. So for those that have such a high end TV, you can enjoy the story based in Shanghai in ultra high quality.

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Industry giants like Samsung, Huawei, and even the chipmaker Qualcomm are backing the MPEG-5 EVC over the HEVC (High Efficiency Video Codec) for high resolution videos. This codec offers reduced file size and better quality, both of which are crucial to 4K and 8K UHD video capture in smartphones.

For those unaware, HEVC isn’t a relatively new video codec and has been around for a while. But despite its various positive aspects, the format had never been more widely adopted. The reason for this is the licensing situation around it. Attaining the licensing was apparently so complex that only 12 percent of the internet streaming services adopted HEVC.

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But now, a press released from Qualcomm, Samsung, and Huawei may push forward a better alternative to the HEVC video codec. In the press release, the trio stated that they will offer “fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory terms for their respective essential patent claims covering this standard.” In other words, the benefits of MPEG-5 EVC video standard could soon reach customers across various different platforms and even smartphones.

Furthermore, a simplified licensing method could also imply wider adoption of MPEG-5 EVC over the existing HEVC. Notably, Google also offers its own royalty free AV1 codec, which is another alternative that is used in popular sites like YouTube, Netflix, and Facebook.

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The DJI Mavic Air 2 is the company’s latest unmanned drone in the more affordable Mavic Air series. It was recently announced with one of its highlighting features being the 8K hyperlapse capture. But unfortunately, it seems like the Mavic Air 2 currently suffers from some serious issues during the 8K hyperlapse mode.

For those unaware, the hyperlapse feature was first introduced for the Mavic 2 series of drones and allowed users to take a series of images while the drone is flying. These images are then combined into a time lapse videos with motion, with all of the processing being handled by the drone itself. This results in a few very picturesque and interesting captures.

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In the Mavic Air 2, the drone is capable of hyperlapse in 8K through its 48 megapixel camera. Although, it suffers from a few major issues, including a large amount of shake is visible in the captured video, which is only found in the 8K footage and not in 1080p. Furthermore, DJI hasn’t offered hyperlapse in 4K for some unknown reason along with a prolonged 6 second gap in between 8K shots, in comparison to just 2 seconds on 1080p video capture.

The issues don’t end there, as the 8K hyperlapse can sometimes get corrupted. The reason for this is the method of capture, as the DJI Mavic Air 2 uses four 12 megapixel photos stitched together from its 48 megapixel camera. This sometimes results in a few video editing softwares not being able to detect or display up to 2 of the 4 stitched images, with Adobe Premiere Pro being the only program running the footage as intended.

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Sharp has announced two new 8K smart TVs for the Japanese market named Sharp Aquos 8T-C70CX1 and Sharp Aquos 8T-C60CX1. As their name suggests, they feature 70-inch and 60-inch 8K panels, respectively. The company will be only manufacturing 2,500 units of them and they will go on sale from April 25 at an undisclosed price.

The new Sharp Aquos 8T-C70CX1 and Sharp Aquos 8T-C60CX1 smart TVs feature the company’s 8K Pure Color panel with a 16% wider color gamut than the display manufacturer’s conventional 4K TVs. 

The TVs come with Sharp Medalist Z1 image processing engine and Rich Color Technology Pro to offer rich and realistic colors as well as good viewing angles. The TVs also offer good brightness levels via UV2A liquid crystal technology by analyzing video signals along with detecting light sources and reflectors.

Both the TVs come with two HDMI 2.1 ports for 8K 60Hz and 4K 120Hz video inputs. The TVs also support dedicated 8K sports mode and can also upscale 4K content to 8K. They are even certified for HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HLG. 

Further, these TVs also come with 70W (2.2.2) speakers powered by Eilex PRISM. Finally, they run Android TV 9.0 Pie OS with Cocoro Vision on top of it for content recommendations.

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Earlier today (18th March 2020), Hisense released the world’s first Dual Screen 85-inch 8K Pro TV. It bears the model number 79,999 Yuan which roughly translates to about 11,392 US Dollars. The new TV is a premium grade product and offers a true 8K resolution display.

The display is undoubtedly one of its most highlighting features. It natively supports 8K resolution which also supports a 120Hz high refresh rate as well. The 85U9E TV boasts an ultra high density partitioned backlight control technology and also supports AI computing power and HDR algorithms. In other words, machine learning is present to offer the best viewing experience through various software and hardware optimizations.

Despite movies not being filmed natively on 60fps or 120fps capture rates, the Hisense TV is capable of offerings 8K MEMC compensation technology for its 120Hz display panel. This allows for high frame rate movies to be perfectly viewable and is also a great option for console or PC gaming with AAA titles. The 85U9E TV is equipped with 113 independent backlight control chips that can accurately control al 1,694 backlight partitions.

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Furthermore, it sports a dual core AI system and another dual core imaging engine as well. This allows the TV to make real time changes in the display through complex algorithms via detection and recognition of what’s being displayed on the screen. Notably, the Hisense 85U9E TV has also had its 8K resolution display to output movies in low quality resolutions and 2K or 4K too. Meaning, you can still get an impressive movie viewing experience on all time classic and other old movies.

Through its AI technology, the Hisense TV can also help build a scene model in real time. It can compensate for the details not originally captured by the recording tool used to depict a realistic image. The company even announced that the 85U9E  TV has surpassed the iPhone 11 in terms of color accuracy and has redefined 8K TV segments.

Among other features, the 85U9E is capable of 4,096 nits of maximum brightness which is true for each of its zones. It is also offered in a dual screen format, with the primary being the 85 inch display and the secondary 28 inch assistant screen placed right under it. The smaller display supports voice commands and supports and can even show notifications regarding other smart home appliances that are synced with it.

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Xiaomi has officially announced two new premium flagship smartphones in China via an online-only event: the Xiaomi Mi 10 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. This year, the company aims to finally break into the premium category segment with high-end specs and a beautiful design. Both phones are powered by Snapdragon 865 and come with a curved custom AMOLED display panel, similar to the OnePlus 7T Pro.

Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro design

The Xiaomi Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro have near-identical designs. This includes a curved display on the front and a quad-camera setup place on the top left corner of the back. The company has reduced the chin on the display to just 3.32mm, offering a better screen to body ratio on the new models.

They measure 9mm in thickness with 4500mAh+ batteries on board. The only major difference in design between the two models is the additional Laser focus sensor at the back of the Pro model.

Both the phones also feature a punch-hole camera on the top left corner of the screen.

Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro Display

The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro come with a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. The peak brightness on both the panels reach 1200 nits with a contrast of 5,000,000:1.

In order to improve the automatic brightness adjustment on both the devices, the company has equipped them with dual front and rear light sensors. This will ensure that the phone’s brightness is controlled well offering a pleasant viewing experience, indoors as well as outdoors.

The Mi 10 Pro comes with a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED panel with a JNCD (Just Noticeable Color Difference) of less than 0.55. The company claims that the Pro’s display is superior to both the iPhone 11 Pro Max and the Mate 30 Pro 5G. Also, Xiaomi adds that the panel’s △ E (delta E color difference) is 1.1 which once again makes it better than the iPhone and Huawei flagship models.

Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro Specs

The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Pro models come with the 7nm octa-core Snapdragon 865 under the hood with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.0 storage. Both the phones support Wi-Fi 6 which comes with a throughput rate of 9.6Gbps. Thanks to these specs, the Mi 10 is able to score more than 585,000 points on the AnTuTu benchmark.

Of course, with SD865 on board, the phones support both SA and NSA 5G standards out of the box.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 comes with dual linear 1.0cc stereo speakers. However the Mi 10 Pro is the real king of audio in the flagship series as it comes with a larger chamber 1.2cc dual stereo speakers. Unsurprisingly, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is the top-scoring smartphone on DxOMark’s audio test, beating the previous leader, the Mate 20 X 5G by one point.

In terms of cooling, both the models come with Vapour Chamber liquid-cooling system with multiple layers of graphite and AI machine learning to keep the temperature under control. The company is also offering a special cooling fan as a separate accessory for the new models.

Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro Cameras

We all knew that the Mi 10 series was going to feature a 108MP camera setup. The company revealed today that the standard Mi 10 will come with a quad-camera setup at the back featuring a custom 108MP sensor along with a macro, depth, and wide-angle lens.

The detailed camera specs of the Mi 10 are as follows.

Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro Battery

The Xiaomi Mi 10 comes with a larger 4780mAh battery with 30W wired and 30W wireless charging support. The phone also supports 10W reverse wireless charging.

The Mi 10 Pro on the other has a slightly smaller 4500mAh battery onboard, however, the charging speed is increased to 50W. Wireless charging and reverse wireless speeds remain the same as the non-Pro model.

Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro Pricing & Availability

The Xiaomi Mi 10 will come in three storage variants. They are as follows:

• 8GB + 128GB – 3999 yuan ($573)
• 8GB + 256GB – 4299 yuan ($615)
• 12GB + 256GB – 4699 yuan ($673)

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro will come in the following variants:

• 8+256GB – 4999 yuan ($716)
• 12+256GB – 5499 yuan ($788)
• 12+512GB – 5999 yuan ($859)

The company is also offering a special flip cover for both the models for 69 yuan ($10).

The Xiaomi Mi 10 is already available for pre-order and will go on sale on February 14 in China at 10 AM.

The Mi 10 Pro pre-orders are also underway and shipping starts from February 18 in China.

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Qualcomm recently announced its flagship Snapdragon 865 SoC which will be powering all the premium flagship smartphones getting launched this year. Samsung is expected to be the first one to launch SD865-powered smartphone, debuting next week.

Now, ahead of the launch of first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC, Qualcomm has shared a video sample shot in 8K resolution which was recorded using a hardware powered by the company’s flagship new chipset.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC comes with Spectra 480 ISP which the company says can process 2 gigapixels per second. Sharing the video sample, Qualcomm said: “Smartphones with the Snapdragon 865 can capture professional image quality and will pack exciting new camera features including 8K video capture. See the dramatic landscaped of Arizona in 8K video loaded with 33-megapixels! So it’s big, sharp, and shared in its full glory on YouTube.”

As for the hardware setup for shooting this 8K video, the company has revealed that it used the latest chipset paired with Sony IMX586 48MP sensor on a “prototype smartphone”.

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The company has also clarified that the video was shot with pre-production hardware. Thus, the video also looks a bit noisy and grainy, which could also be due to YouTube compression or the actual hardware.

As for the upcoming smartphones, it is being reported that the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone will come with support for recording video in 8K resolution with its 108-megapixel camera sensor. However, to know for sure, we’ll have to wait for one more week as the launch event is scheduled on 11th February.

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Samsung has confirmed its flagship 8K QLED TV for 2020, which launches with a new Infinity design that “eliminates the screen bezel”. Samsung’s 8K TV claims to be able to use up to 99% of the screen, while also measuring just 15mm thin and sporting a completely flat back panel. The new Samsung Q950TS will make an appearance at CES 2020.

First announced earlier today via Samsung’s Korean press site, the Q950TS is surely going to be one of the star attractions over at CES 2020 thanks to its truly stunning design. The lack of a true bezel surrounding the screen makes it look like the picture is floating, and it’s a mindblowingly impressive feat to accomplish for the company.

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The Q950TS uses a new AI quantum processor promising enhancements to the picture, sound and smart TV features. A key area of improvement is said to be the upscaling of lower resolution content to fit the 8K screen, which is very necessary ahead of the broad availability of 8K content. That said, the 2020 Samsung 8K QLED will be able to stream 8K video from YouTube, thanks to support for YouTube’s 8K AV1 codec.

The company isn’t providing all the details about its new flagship model at this time, but we do know that it features a large number of modes and capabilities, including Adaptive Picture for optimizing the contrast and brightness levels, AI ScaleNet for reducing data loss during streaming from Prime Video and ‘Object Tracking Sound Plus’ tech for tracking audio with moving objects on the screen.

Speaking of audio, the Q950TS is pretty impressive on that front as well. Samsung Q-Symphony promises to combine both the TV and soundbar’s speakers for the best possible sound in up to 9.1.4 channels of audio, while AVA (Active Voice Amplifier) allows the TV to recognise ambient noise and adjust the volume accordingly. No more missed dialogue?

In addition to ‘Multi View,’ which is a picture-in-picture and side-by-side viewing option, this 8K TV model features Tap View for mirroring content from a phone, Digital Butler for controlling other devices, and ‘TV Plus,’ a free streaming service with access to content like news and movies.

For voice control, in addition to Samsung’s not-so-popular Bixby, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant are also available on this Samsung 8K TV. Samsung is delivering the main CES 2020 keynote on Sunday 5th January where it is expected to reveal more details on its 2020 product line-up.

You can find more CES2020 coverage from here.

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The Mi MIX Alpha is still hot in the news thanks to its unique design and also 108MP primary camera, but Xiaomi is already back in the news for what may be its next flagship.

A new discovery made by XDA-Developers reveals that Xiaomi’s next flagship may support 8K video recording. That isn’t exactly special since there are a few phones already that can do that such as the Nubia Z20 and the Red Magic 3s. However, unlike the aforementioned phones, this unknown Xiaomi phone will record at 30fps and not 15fps.

The discovery was made in the teardown of the MIUI Camera app in the recently released MIUI 11 beta update for China. A string in the APK teardown shows that the phone will be able to record 8K (4320) at 30fps. The teardown also includes an image of 8K 30FPS which will most likely be an icon in the app when you switch to the recording mode.

It is speculated that 8K video recording should be an easy feat for the next Qualcomm flagship processor – the SNapdragon 865. With the upgraded ISP, 4320@30fps should be achievable.

The name of the device is unknown and we won’t be surprised if the feature also makes its way to Redmi’s next flagship phone too which should be the Redmi K30 Pro.

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On September 12 before China’s Mid-Autumn Festival, actor Huang Cancan came to the Xiaomi Mi TV office with gifts for the staff. Photos of the visit went up on Weibo, and that would’ve been it, but that’s not the case this time. Eagle-eyed Weibo netizens found that one of the images featured a rather interesting detail. One of the monitors featured an image showing that a new product would have “all around 8K support”.

At present, most models of Xiaomi Mi TVs have 4K resolutions. If a new Mi TV comes with an 8K resolution, then that firmly places it on the high-end of Xiaomi’s TV lineup. The last product to come out of Xiaomi’s TV factory was the Redmi TV, which had solidly mid-range pricing, so a new high-end Mi TV with a matching price-tag wouldn’t be a stretch.

We already know that Xiaomi will be launching a new Mi TV in India on September 17th. While we aren’t sure if a new 8K Mi TV will make an appearance there, we can’t rule out the possibility that it might happen. After all, what better way to announce 8K support than with official Netflix 8K content support?

It seems like the Chinese smart TV market is reaching a boiling point in terms of popularity. OnePlus is preparing to launch its maiden smart TV on September 26th with a premium offering, and Honor has already taken a deep dive with the Honor SmartVision. It would be interesting to see Xiaomi attempt to regain ground by being the first with 8K Mi TVs.

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Different manufacturers have different philosophies and strategies to get rid of the notch from smartphones. Over the years, Nubia has become a brand known for its beautiful symmetrical design and thin bezels. So the company has ensured that its latest model, the Nubia Z20 lives up to the brand’s reputation by adopting a dual-display design to get rid of the notch. This means no boring waterdrop or even waterfall notches, no cut-out front cameras or even no pop-up selfie shooters. Basically, the phone doesn’t have a front camera at all, and that’s a good thing.

Let’s take a close look at what it has to offer.

Nubia Z20’s design language is clearly inspired by its older sibling, the Nubia X. The phone was the first model from the brand to experiment with a dual-display design and that seems to have turned out successful for them. So the new Z20 features two curved displays, a primary 6.42-inch 2340 x 1080p AMOLED screen on the front, and one secondary 5.1-inch 1520 x 720p AMOLED screen at the back. This design allows the rear camera setup to act as the selfie shooter as well, offering the best camera experience on both the ends. What’s even more interesting is that the phone continues to feature two fingerprint sensors on each side, just like the Nubia X. Clearly, the company has thought about the user experience, even when the secondary display is being used.

There are three colors available, Black, Blue, & an Orange shade (teased earlier) inspired by Pantone’ Living Coral color.

Nubia Z20’s Second Screen Is Useful

Overall, the Nubia Z20 looks like an extension of the Nubia X rather than being a completely new product. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The secondary display still supports DIY AOD customizations. That means you can tweak the screen to customize the phone to make it more personal. Given that the rear screen stays flush with the body, you can really get creative to add a personal touch to your smartphone’s design.

Plus, the phone supports Dual screen AOD. This means you can customize the phone to feature two different AOD screens, one on the front, and another one on the back. This could bring out some really creative combinations among users, which will definitely be fun to watch in the coming days. Another way to make the second screen personal is by configuring it to feature custom patterns, or cool lights to make it stand out from other phones.

And of course, two screens equal two simultaneous apps. So, you can multi-task pretty easily on the phone. For example, you can simply bring up a QR code on the second screen while you are watching a series on the primary screen. Or you could reply to a text by switching over to the second screen while reading an article. Nubia’s UI ensures that the second screen has quick access to important apps like payments and public transportation for a seamless user experience.

The second screen is also an additional touch input. For example, the second screen can act as a virtual button without the need for any other accessories or trigger buttons (like this cool accessory we reviewed for Android phones).

Finally, the secondary display is also how you take selfies. The powerful triple rear cameras are at your disposal for selfies, ensuring high-quality portraits and videos.

Nubia Z20 Focuses On Its Camera

Nubia has given extra attention to the Z20’s camera this time. The phone features a triple camera setup at the back featuring a Sony IMX 586 48MP primary sensor with OIS, a 16MP wide-angle 122.2-degree lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens. The setup is aided by not one, but two dual-tone flashes on each side. The camera is capable of 3x optical zoom, 30x digital zoom, 2.5cm super macro image shooting, and a powerful handheld night mode. Like teased earlier, the Z20 also supports 8K video recording.

As for the other specs, the phone comes with the new Snapdragon 855 Plus processor clocked at 2.96GHz, Adreno 640 GPU, 6+128GB / 8+128/ 256GB memory variants, and a large 4000mAh battery with 27W charging.

Nubia Z20 Pricing & Availability

Nubia Z20 starts at 3499 Yuan ($497) for its 6GB + 128GB model with the 8GB + 128GB retailing at 3699 Yuan ($525), and the highest configuration of 8GB + 512GB available at 4199 Yuan ($596). The phone goes on sale on August 16 in China.

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Huawei has a very ambitious plan for this year, and it’s not just limited to the smartphone sector. The Chinese company is planning to release its first 5G TV as early as this year, in order to offer a complete ecosystem of hi-tech products. According to a popular media site, the Asian giant will release a TV with a 5G chipset and flagship-class specifications, including an 8K display and several smart features. Thanks to such a TV, people would be able to download 360-degree videos, VR content and other heavy video content in a short time, and they won’t even need a local connection, nor cable TV or satellite broadcast services in order to find a lot of content with outstanding quality.

Thanks to the 5G connectivity, the Huawei TV will also behave like a hub for smart home appliances. A 5G TV is definitely a step forward to take on Samsung‘s business which is one of the most important TV manufacturers in the world, as well as its main competitor in the smartphones market. Samsung has already released 8K TVs, but the Korean giant still does not have a 5G-enabled TV in its catalog. Besides trying to launch the first 5G TV, Huawei is also looking to conquer the PC market.

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Indeed, Huawei is aiming to enter the top five PC makers by 2021 and it will increase its shipments up to 3x times this year. According to Nikkei, the company is even developing its own CPUs for laptops, just like it does with smartphones through its HiSilicon business. Huawei is currently the world’s second smartphones manufacturer and it entered the PC market in 2017 with the MateBook series including ultrabooks which can be defined as more affordable competitors of MacBooks. In 2018, the company shipped more than one million PCs.

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CES is still a few days away but LG would like you to know that they have some exciting stuff in store for us at the event. The South Korean consumer tech giant just confirmed that there are at least two 8K (one 88-inch OLED Z9 model and another 75-inch LCD SM99 model) TVs coming our way next week.

While 8K TVs still have a lot of time to become mainstream, not to mention the lack of such high-resolution content available in the market, the new 8K TV range from LG boasts of being the first set of TVs to support the latest HDMI 2.1 standard. The new HDMI standard brings new features as well as increased bandwidth allowing for 8K 60fps playback. However, what’s even more interesting is that the new standard also boosts 4K signals to 120fps, which should allow for better, blur-free playback. Other features of the new standard include an enhanced audio return channel (eARC), variable refresh rate (VRR), and an automatic low latency mode (ALLM).

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In addition to the built-in Google Assistant, the new LG 2019 TVs will come with Amazon Alexa and the company’s Thinq AI as well. There’s a dedicated Amazon Prime Video button on the TV’s magic remote to handle smart home as well as various other tasks like changing channels, setting up wake up calls, checking traffic information and so on, all using voice commands.

The company has a press conference scheduled for January 7, just before CES 2019 kicks off. For more details, hit the source link below!

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After giving us a glimpse at its Q9S 8K AI-based concept TV at the CES earlier this year in January, Samsung has today announced Samsung Q900R 8K QLED TV lineup during its presentation at IFA 2018 in Berlin.

This new Samsung Q900R 8K QLED TVs will be available in four different screen sizes — 85-inch, 82-inch, 75-inch, and 65-inch. According to the company, it produces real 8K resolution and the display panel is capable of peak brightness of 4,000 nits. The company has also confirmed that Q900R’s color range encompasses 100% of the DCI-P3 digital cinema spectrum.

It allows TV to produce four times more pixels than a 4K UHD TV and 16 times more pixels than a Full HD TV. It also supports the newer HDR10+ format backed by Samsung and Amazon. The technology can upscale content from streaming service, set-top box, HDMI, USB or even mobile mirroring. It comes with Samsung’s proprietary 8K AI Upscaling technology, which is based on artificial intelligence and uses Quantum Processor 8K, it recognizes and upscales the content to appear in 8K quality.

The company has retained several features of its current QLED screen, including the ability to automatically recognize connected devices; One Invisible Connection, which a single optical cable that handles power and video inputs; and an ambient mode. It also comes with smart enhancements, such as the Universal Guide that provides personalized recommendations to find content.

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The South Korean giant has announced that the Q900R series will be available for purchase in September. As usual, the company has announced the pricing details, which will be revealed when the TV goes on sale.

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