Samsung is partnering up with NEXON to unveil a brand-new project in gaming. The two companies are working together to unveil “The First Descendant”. The twist here is that it isn’t just a new game, but a title that utilizes the brand-new HDR10+ technology.

The First Descendant

The upcoming game from Samsung and Nexon is a third-person co-op action and RPG shooter that was recently teased and is set to be unveiled during Gamescom 2023 later this month. NEXON is planning on kicking off the crossplay open beta test of The First Descendant on September 19. For those unaware, HDR10+ GAMING technology (High Dynamic Range) promises to offer great picture quality thanks to improved colors, contrast, and brightness.

As per the South Korean tech giant’s official post, the game will bring darker shadows with bright highlights, to immerse you in the new world. HDR10+ Gaming features an optimized experience, so users won’t have to fiddle around with the settings. Furthermore, the new technology promises to offer near-instant responses through low latency and variable refresh rate support from all HDR10+ GAMING displays.

The First Descendant is the world’s first game that will leverage this tech to offer a superior gaming experience. As of right now, the HDR10+ ecosystem has over 150 partners and more than 7,000 certified devices that include TVs, monitors, projectors, and much more. HDR10+ GAMING standard is also arriving on Samsung’s newest gaming monitor and TV lineups as well.

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OPPO is gearing up to launch successors of the Reno4 series of smartphones. Three models are likely in the pipeline- Reno5, Reno5 Pro, and Reno5 Pro Plus. After the TENAA listings, the ‘Pro’ model has now appeared on HDR10+ specification. According to the listing, both the PDSM00 and PDST00 appear as the “Reno5 Pro 5G” confirming the device’s moniker and 5G support.

As reported by MySmartPrice, the listing on the HDR10+ website shows two model numbers under the OPPO branding. And regarding the display of the Reno5 Pro 5G, the listings on TENAA reveal that the OPPO device with model number PDSM00/PDST00 will have a 6.55-inch display with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels. Considering the predecessors, we can expect an AMOLED display with a high refresh rate screen.

Now that it has got the HDR10+ certification, the device will likely play supported content in HDR10 out of the box. Although HDR10+ doesn’t quite match the Dolby Vision, it’s certification means that the Reno5 Pro 5G’s display will enhance colors/contrast according to the scene.

Reno5 Pro 5G Specifications(Expected)

Apart from the HDR10+ certification and marketing name, the listing doesn’t have any other info. However, thanks to TENAA we know what to expect from the device. The Reno5 Pro will likely have a curved display at the front, and a rectangular layout with quad-cameras on the back.

The images on TENAA listed under PDSM00/PDST00 look to have a notch-less punch-hole design although we don’t have a clear picture on the website. Measuring 159.7×73.2×7.6mm, the device weighs 173g. Recently, the device with model number PDSM00 / PDST00 appeared on Geekbench benchmarking platform.

The results suggested that the device will have MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC. Besides, the other two models of the series are likely coming with Snapdragon 765G, and 865 SoCs. Other specifications on TENAA listings are 4,250mAh battery(2×2,125mAh), quad-cameras with 64MP main lens, 8MP ultra-wide, and two 2MP sensors. Upfront it will likely host a 32MP selfie shooter.

Being a flagship device, we can also expect 8/12GB RAM, 128/256GB storage, features like 65W Charging, Android 11, and more. Let’s wait for more details as the launch doesn’t seem that far now.

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CHUWI announces AeroBook Pro multimedia laptop with 4K display and Intel Core i5 processor paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage. The notebook will be available on the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo for a price tag of $599.

Just recently, CHUWI launched HeroBook Pro office laptop priced at $239 and now the company has already come up with another model. This particular laptop called AeroBook Pro is targeted at media-consuming users. The main highlight of this computer is its 15.6-inches 4K display with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. The panel also happens to support 10-bit HDR content as well as covers 100% of sRGB color gamut. With over 1.07 billion colors and 282 PPI, the screen can achieve a maximum brightness of up to 340 nits.

Under the hood, the AeroBook Pro is powered by an Intel Core i5 6287U processor which can attain a clock speed of up to 3.5GHz. The processor is further paired with 8GB DDR4 dual-channel RAM and 256GB SATA-based SSD. The laptop also comes with an additional M.2 PCIe SSD slot to further expand the storage if needed. For graphics, the notebook features an Intel Iris 550 graphics clocked at 1100MHz. Despite being made of metal, the laptop measures 15.9mm in thickness and weighs only 1530g.

Last but not least, the CHUWI AeroBook Pro runs Windows 10 Home out of the box and is backed by a 60Wh battery with up to 8 hours of video playback. It can be ordered for $599 on Indiegogo from next week.

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is the most powerful Android tablet you can buy right now. It comes with a bunch of features including dual rear cameras and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The latter is actually a first for any tablet but that is not the only first, the Galaxy Tab S6 boasts.

Promotional materials by Samsung China says the Tab S6 is also the first tablet to support HDR10+. HDR10+ is actually a format created by Samsung to take on Dolby vision.

It is an improvement over HDR10 which uses static metadata. What this means is that the range of brightness for video content (film or TV show) is already set at the beginning, so it doesn’t change. However, for HDR10+ which uses dynamic metadata just like Dolby Vision, the brightness range can be adjusted frame by frame. The advantage this brings is more details, better brightness, better color accuracy, and better contrast.

So if you are streaming HDR10+ content from the Galaxy Tab S6 such as the upcoming second season of Jack Ryan, it should look much better than when you watch it on a device that only supports HDR10.

The Galaxy Tab S6 has a 10.5-inch 2560 x 1600 display, a Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There is also an 8GB RAM + 256GB version. The tablet has a 13MP primary rear camera and a 5MP ultrawide angle camera. The front-facing camera is an 8MP sensor. There are four AKG-tuned speakers so you get impressive audio quality alongside your already super clear film or TV show.

The Galaxy Tab S6 is not only an entertainment device but also a work device. There is the famous S Pen which now boasts new features. You also have Samsung DeX for a desktop-like environment and you can purchase the BookCover Keyboard to transform it into a 2-in-1. Other features include Android 9 Pie, Bixby Assistant, MicroSD card slot, Face Unlock, and a 7040mAh battery. The Galaxy Tab S6 starts at $649.

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Big phablets are great for people who want to use their smartphone as a productivity device, to play games or to watch videos. And they also provide an infinite battery life. The biggest phablets out there from the latest Android generation are Honor Note 10 and Xiaomi Mi Max 3, who were officially announced last month. In this Honor Note 10 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 comparison, we will try to help you decide which big phablet you should buy and which is the best one in terms of performance and quality-price ratio.

Honor Note 10 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3

Honor Note 10 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3: Design

If you get a big phablet like Huawei Honor Note 10 and Xiaomi Mi Max 3, keep in mind that you have to deal with a huge device that is not comfortable to fit in your pockets. But on the other hand, they are very handy to use as an entertainment monster. Honor Note 10 and Xiaomi Mi Max 3 are smaller than the typical phablet thanks to their very narrow bezels, and this is an added value of both the devices. When it comes to aesthetics, Honor Note 10 wins thanks to its more elegant glass back paired with an aluminum frame. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has a full metal unibody design and is uninspiring.

Display

The display is another plus point for the Honor Note 10. It features one of the most impressive panels ever seen on an extra-large phablet. Not only does it have narrow bezels, but also AMOLED and HDR10 technology making its color incredibly vivid and realistic, with very deep blacks. Sadly, it does not feature the Quad HD+ resolution, it would have been amazing on a huge 6.9-inch display, but it still remains an outstanding panel.

Honor Note 10 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3: Specs & Software

Even when it comes to hardware, Honor Note 10 is way superior! With its Kirin 970 SoC and up to 8 GB of RAM, it achieves flagship-level performances and it is very cool for gaming and multi-tasking. Further, it has the wonderful GPU Turbo technology which enhances graphics performance by up to 60 percent, another added value for gaming. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 instead is just a mid-range device.

Honor Note 10 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3: Camera

Both devices have pretty good cameras even though they are far from the top camera phones. Unfortunately, there are still no detailed camera samples and the handsets are still not in our market, so we did not have the chance to test them in detail. But on the paper, Honor Note 10 looks better with its dual 16 and 24 MP camera setup and its bright f/1.8 aperture on both the sensors. Note that you can check out our Mi Max 3 video review from here!

Battery

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has a huge 5500 mAh battery, bigger than the 5000 mAh unit of the Honor Note 10. And it even features a very efficient chipset, the Snapdragon 636. From how usually Xiaomi optimizes its devices, I believe that Xiaomi Mi Max 3 will provide a longer battery life. Finally, an aspect in which the Mi Max 3 should win, as it loses under all the other points of view.

Honor Note 10 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3: Price

Honor Note 10 is definitely the winner of this comparison, but if you do not need a very powerful flagship with a high-end display, note that Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has a more affordable price tag. Honor Note 10 is available in China for $410/€350 in its base variant, while Mi Max 3 starts from $252/€215.

To be honest, it’s not really fair to compare these two devices despite being large sized phablets. They are clearly aimed at two different market segments. The Honor Note 10 is meant to be your flagship phablet, while the Mi Max 3 is looking to be more of a mid-range and budget phablet option. Both the phones are pretty impressive, but if you need something that’s a flagship grade device for gaming and HD streaming, the Honor Note 10 is your best bet. For someone looking for a more budget option, the Mi Max 3 turns out to be a pretty great option too! Personally, a SD710 variant would’ve been a great option for better gaming on the large screen device, but SD636 is pretty good too, since its nearly as powerful as the SD660. In fact, you can check out our detailed analysis of the Snapdragon mid-range family from here!

Honor Note 10 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3: PRO and CONS

Honor Note 10

PRO

• Better display
• More powerful hardware
• Potentially better camera
• More attractive design

CONS

• Higher price

Xiaomi Mi Max 3

PRO

• Long battery life
• Affordable price
• Wide display
• Good cameras

CONS

• Worse hardware

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Smartphones are getting bigger every year and thanks to the reduction in the bezels around the display, their sizes have remained more or less the same. 6-inch flagships have become the norm this year, but there are a couple of devices which try to take smartphone screen sizes to the next level. Xiaomi’s Mi Max series started the trend of such large screen entertainment smartphones and even Honor joined the party with its own Note series back in 2016. Today, Huawei’s sub-brand is has launched the update to the two year old Note series smartphone, called the Honor Note 10. The phone joins the likes of the Mi Max 3 aimed at users who are looking for a phone bordering the size of a tablet.

Honor Note 10: Design

The Honor Note 10 is massive and that’s evident from its 6.95-inch 18.5:9 full screen display. Mind you, this is an AMOLED panel, unlike LCD on the Mi Max 3 and comes with 115% NTSC color gamut. The phone features 2.5D glass on the front and the back. The glass on the back has a special metal oxide nano-coating which makes it glitter under light. We are used to seeing special effects on the glass back of Honor smartphones, so this design was expected.

Apart from reducing the bezels around the display of the Honor Note 10, as compared to its predecessor, the Note 8, the phone is also narrower which will ensure that its easy to grip despite its huge display on board. There are two color options available, phantom blue (mixture of violet and blue) and magic night black.

As you might have already noticed, the Honor Note 10 ditches the notch, unlike other recent Honor smartphones, which is a welcome sign for notch haters.

Overall, the Honor Note 10 does pretty well for a nearly 7-inch monster smartphone. The front design is symmetric with minimal bezels, while the back with its special nano-coating looks beautiful. Design wise, you shouldn’t have any complaints.

Honor Note 10: Specs

Since the Note 10 is all about its 6.95-inch display, let’s talk about that first. The display is an AMOLED panel with 600 nits brightness and 70,000:1 contrast ratio. The phone supports HDR10 format, which means you get a better color range, making for a better viewing experience. For a smartphone that’s meant to be an entertainment monster, HDR10 support is definitely a big deal. Further, the Honor Note 10 boasts of AI video quality enhancement which promises improvement in video quality by up to 20%. The company explains that the phone uses AI to intelligently fill pixels on the screen to make it look more vibrant.

But what’s the use of a good display without great audio, right? Honor has got you covered here as well. The Honor Note 10 features symmetric stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.

Apart from the large screen, one of the key highlights of the Honor Note 10 is its special CPU Turbo button. The phone features a dedicated Turbo key on the right side which will essentially start cleaning up background processes to allow CPU performance to reach its peak capacity. The Turbo mode will reportedly allow the Honor Note 10 to run even the heaviest of games without any hiccups. What’s more, you can customise this Turbo button for different functions like acting as a recording button during gameplay or as a shutter button in camera mode. Note that the phone comes with GPU turbo as well!

With the CPU running at its peak capacity, there’s always the question of heating. Honor is taking care of this issue as well, by adding a “PC level liquid cooling system” called “THE NINE” liquid cooling technology. The tech involves using a liquid cooling tube similar to the MacBook Air and can enhance heat dissipation capacity by 41% and reduce the maximum CPU temperature by up to 10 degrees celsius. That’s pretty impressive!

Coming to the other Honor Note 10 specs, the phone features the flagship Kirin 970 processor with up to 8GB RAM option and a gigantic 5000mAh battery to keep you running for more than a day. The company claims that you can play wilderness action for up to 4.5 hours and king of glory for up to 6.5 hours at a stretch with this large battery on board. Charging the large battery isn’t an issue since the phone supports 5V 4.5A super fast charging that’ll ensure that it gets topped up in around 2 hours!

The Honor Note 10 is not all about gaming, it’s also a good option for office and business use. The phone supports 1080p wired as well as wireless projection. Given its large display, there’s also a split display mode.

Coming to the cameras, the Honor Note 10 has the same setup as the Honor 10 featuring a 16MP + 24MP f/1.8 dual cameras. So, the camera performance should be similar to the Honor 10 as well. However, the Note 10 comes with AIS (AI image stabilisation) technology which will also aid in improving night photography. There are other standard features such as scene recognition, different beauty mode for selfies and AI bokeh.

Honor Note 10: Price & Availability

The Honor Note 10 is priced as follows:

• 6GB + 64GB Price: 2799 yuan ($410),
• 6GB + 128GB Price: 3199 yuan ($468),
• 8GB + 128GB Price: 3599 yuan ($527).

The phone will go on sale via Huawei’s Vmall, Jd.com, Suning.com, and Tmall. First sale is on August 1 at 10:08AM in China.

Despite the similarities in the screen size, the Honor Note 10 and the Mi Max 3 are clearly aimed at different consumers. The Mi Max 3 is more of a budget option (~$250) for large screen lovers while the Honor Note 10 is more of a complete entertainment package (~$400) with better display, audio and gaming experience, at a higher price tag.

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