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Motorola Edge 20 Fusion finally gets Android 13 update

Sudhanshu — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 02:03:21 +0000

Motorola has finally released the Android 13 update for its Edge 20 Fusion smartphone, a move that arrives significantly later than many competitors. The update, weighing in at 1.64GB, brings features like app customization, a revamped media player, and granular notification controls.

Motorola Android 13 update: What’s new

After upgrading, you’ll notice several improvements to the Android operating system and apps. Personalization options have expanded, allowing you to customize your phone further. You can now style app icons to match your wallpaper, accessible by touching and holding a blank space on your home screen and selecting “Personalize.”

The Moto Widget on your home screen has been updated, with the new expandable Adapt version allowing you to add and view more information. To revert to the old version or choose a different one, drag the current widget to the top of the screen and drop it on “Remove.” Then, touch and hold the home screen, go to “Widgets,” select “Moto Widget,” and drag the version you want to your home screen.

Settings changes include the ability to set supported apps to use a language different from your phone’s default. You also have more control over notifications and privacy, with options to adjust notification permissions and limit photo and video sharing on a per-app basis.

The Gestures menu has moved to Settings > Gestures, from its previous location under Settings > System > Gestures, allowing you to turn gestures on or off easily. These updates provide enhanced control and customization options.

While this update is welcome news for Edge 20 Fusion users, it highlights Motorola’s slow pace of software updates. Other manufacturers are already testing Android 15 betas, making Motorola’s approach appear sluggish. All that said, this update is likely the last the Edge 20 Fusion will receive since it launched back in 2021 with Android 11 onboard.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G vs Competition in India

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:21:35 +0000

A few days back, Xiaomi brought the Redmi Note 11 Pro lineup to India comprising of two devices. These are the exact same smartphones that were announced in Europe and other markets a few weeks back. The only difference is that the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G goes by the name of Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G in India.

This handset is scheduled to go on sale for the first time at 12 PM on March 15 (Tuesday) in the country. It carries the following price tags.

6GB + 128GB – ₹20,999
8GB + 128GB – ₹21,999
8GB + 256GB – ₹24,999

Customers can avail it in either Stealth Black, Phantom White, or Mirage Blue color options from Mi.com, Amazon, Mi Homes, and official retailers.

Having said that, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G is not the only phone available in this price category. It has multiple competitors from different brands. Let’s take a look at its competition based on specs.

Before we begin, here’s a quick rundown of Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G’s specifications.

BUILD	Plastic Frame + Glass Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT	164.2 x 76.1 x 8.1mm 202g
DISPLAY	6.67-inch AMOLED Panel, 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution, Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1,200 Nits Peak Brightness, Centered Punch Hole
CHIPSET	Qualcomm Snadragon 695 SoC
RAM & STORAGE	6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB/256GB UFS 2.2 Storage
SOFTWARE	MIUI 13 based on Android 11
REAR CAMERA	108MP Wide-angle Camera, 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera, 2MP Macro Camera
FRONT CAMERA	16MP Front-facing Camera
CONNECTIVITY	Dual-SIM: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G, 7 5G Bands, Dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS
PORTS	USB Type-C, 3.5mm, Headphone Jack
OTHER FEATURES	Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Hybrid MicroSD Card Slot, Dual Stereo Speakers, IR Blaster, Z-axis, Linear Vibration Motor, IP53 Rating
BATTERY & CHARGING	5,000mAh Battery, 67W Fast Wired Charging

Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G vs Competition

Realme 9 5G SE

The main highlight of the Realme 9 5G SE (Speed Edition) is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC present underneath it. This chipset is more powerful than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695G powering the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G.

Further, the realme handset can record at 4K 30fps from the main camera, which is not possible on Redmi. It also arrives with a dedicated MicroSD card slot instead of a hybrid one as the Redmi.

BUILD	Plastic Frame + Plastic Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT	164.4 x 75.8 x 8.5mm 199g
DISPLAY	6.67-inch LCD Panel, 2412 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution, Up to 144Hz Refresh Rate, 600 Nits Peak Brightness, Punch Hole At Top Left Corner
CHIPSET	Qualcomm Snadragon 778G SoC
RAM & STORAGE	6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 Storage
SOFTWARE	Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11
REAR CAMERA	48MP Wide-angle Camera, 2MP Macro Camera, 2MP Depth Camera
FRONT CAMERA	16MP Front-facing Camera
CONNECTIVITY	Dual-SIM: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G, 5 5G Bands, Dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS
PORTS	USB Type-C, 3.5mm Headphone Jack
OTHER FEATURES	Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Dedicated MicroSD Card Slot
BATTERY & CHARGING	5,000mAh Battery, 30W Fast Wired Charging

But unfortunately, it falls behind in most other aspects. It has a plastic body, LCD screen but with up to 144Hz refresh rate, mono speaker, and, 30W fast charging.

As far as the cost is concerned, it is priced at ₹19,999 and ₹22,999 for 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB memory configurations respectively.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G comes powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chip, which is slightly better than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 silicon residing inside the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G. The OnePlus phone not only supports 4K 30fps video recording from the primary camera but also has a dedicated MicroSD card slot.

BUILD	Plastic Frame + Glass Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT	160.6 x 73.2 x 7.9mm 173g
DISPLAY	6.43-inch AMOLED Panel, 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution, Up to 90Hz Refresh Rate, 800 Nits Peak Brightness, Punch Hole At Top Left Corner
CHIPSET	MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC
RAM & STORAGE	6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 Storage
SOFTWARE	OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11
REAR CAMERA	64MP Wide-angle Camera, 8MP Ultra-wide Camera, 2MP Macro Camera
FRONT CAMERA	16MP Front-facing Camera
CONNECTIVITY	Dual-SIM: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G, 8 5G Bands, Dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC
PORTS	USB Type-C, 3.5mm Headphone Jack
OTHER FEATURES	In-display Fingerprint Sensor, Dedicated MicroSD Card Slot
BATTERY & CHARGING	4,500mAh Battery, 65W Fast Wired Charging

Though the OxgenOS 11 running on the OnePlus handset is based on the unified codebase of ColorOS and OxygenOS, it continues to offer one of the best software experiences with little to no bloatware. Finally, it is backed by a smaller 4,5000mAh battery, which can be filled quicker with 65W fast charging.

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G costs ₹23,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant and ₹24,999 for the 8GB + 128GB version.

iQOO Z5 5G

The iQOO Z5 5G is also run by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC like the realme 9 5G SE but arrives with a faster LPPDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Unlike other competitors of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G, it not only sports dual stereo speakers but also can max at 4K video recording in 60fps from the main camera.

BUILD	Plastic Frame + Plastic Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT	164.7 x 76.7 x 8.5mm 193g
DISPLAY	6.67-inch LCD Panel, 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution, Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate, 650 Nits Peak Brightness, Centered Punch Hole
CHIPSET	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC
RAM & STORAGE	8GB/12GB LPDDR5x RAM, 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage
SOFTWARE	Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 11
REAR CAMERA	64MP Wide-angle Camera, 8MP Ultra-wide Camera, 2MP Macro Camera
FRONT CAMERA	16MP Front-facing Camera
CONNECTIVITY	Dual-SIM: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G, 2 5G Bands, Dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS
PORTS	USB Type-C, 3.5mm Headphone Jack
OTHER FEATURES	Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Dual Stereo Speakers
BATTERY & CHARGING	5,000mAh Battery 44W Fast Wired Charging

However, it lacks a MicroSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Lastly, it comes with a plastic body, an LCD panel with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, and 44W fast charging.

The iQOO Z5 5G retails at ₹23,990 (8GB + 128GB) and ₹26,990 (12GB + 256GB) in India.

Motorola Edge 20 Fusion

The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is the only competitor of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G with an inferior chipset. It houses a MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC underneath it. Anyway, it can still record videos in 4K 30fps from the primary camera.

BUILD	Plastic Frame + Plastic Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT	166 x 76 x 8.3mm 185g
DISPLAY	6.7-inch 10-bit OLED Panel, 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution, Up to 90Hz Refresh Rate, Centered Punch Hole
CHIPSET	MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC
RAM & STORAGE	6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM 128GB UFS 2.2 Storage
SOFTWARE	My UX based on Android 11
REAR CAMERA	108MP Wide-angle Camera, 8MP Ultra-wide + Macro Camera, 2MP Depth Camera
FRONT CAMERA	32MP Front-facing Camera
CONNECTIVITY	Dual-SIM: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G, 13 5G Bands, Dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, NFC
PORTS	USB Type-C, 3.5mm Headphone Jack
OTHER FEATURES	Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Hybrid MicroSD Card Slot, Ready For PC Connectivity
BATTERY & CHARGING	5,000mAh Battery, 30W Fast Wired Charging

Also, unlike any other smartphones on the list, including Redmi, the Edge 20 Fusion is the only one sporting a 10-bit 90Hz OLED display. It features a plastic design and supports only 30W charging.

The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is priced at ₹21,4999 and ₹22,999 for 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB memory variants respectively.

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Motorola Edge 20, Edge 20 Fusion are now available in Japan

Pranav Sawant — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:48:32 +0000

Back in August, Motorola India launched the all-new Edge 20 series including the vanilla Edge 20 and the Edge 20 Fusion. Now, the phones have landed in the Japanese market at a budget price range. The major highlight of the phones is the 108MP camera, OLED display, and Snapdragon/Dimensity SoCs.

Motorola Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion Specifications and Pricing

The Motorola Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion come with major differences in specs but do share the same screen. The Edge 20 duo has a 6.67-inch OLED display with Full-HD+ resolution. The Edge 20 has a whopping 144Hz refresh rate, whereas, the Edge 20 Fusion boasts a 90Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the Edge 20 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. On the other hand, the Fusion is fueled by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC paired with the same 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage.

The Duo features a triple camera system at the rear and a single 32MP selfie camera. The Edge 20 has a 108MP main lens, a 16MP wide-angle lens, and lastly a telephoto lens with up to 30x digital zoom. The Fusion has a 108MP main lens, an 8MP secondary lens, and lastly a 2MP depth sensor.

The Fusion has a 5,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging support, whereas, the vanilla Edge 20 packs a 4,000mAh cell. Both the phones support fast charging technology. The series runs on Android 11 out of the box.

As of now, the exact pricing details regarding phones are unknown. But, the sale price of the phones is touted to be ¥43,800(~$386). The Edge 20 is available in Frosted Onyx, whereas, the Edge 20 Fusion comes in Electric Graphite colour.

Top stories from last week: New ROG phones, iQOO 8 series, Pixel 5a 5G, Realme Book, OnePlus 9 RT is coming, and more

Habeeb Onawole — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 03:01:04 +0000

Last week we saw no less than six new phones get announced across various markets. However, phone launches were not the only exciting news. Here is a roundup of the top stories from the third week of August:

ROG Phone 5s series – New processor, same shell

ASUS announced new gaming smartphones under its ROG brand. The new ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro don’t change much from their predecessors announced earlier this year. The main upgrade is the Snapdragon 888+ processor. The RAM has also been bumped up to 18GB.

Motorola Edge 20 series Indian launch

Motorola’s Edge 20 series made its stop in India last week. The Lenovo-owned company announced the Motorola Edge 20 and the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion. The former is one of the lightest and thinnest phones in its class. Both phones have a 108MP primary camera and a high refresh rate display. Motorola India has also confirmed that the Edge 20 Pro will launch later.

Galaxy A52s 5G – yet another phone with only a performance upgrade

Samsung’s Galaxy A-series added two new members last week. While the Galaxy A03s will appeal to those on a constricted budget, the Galaxy A52s 5G is for those with more money to spare but not enough for a flagship. The A52s 5G doesn’t offer much over the Galaxy A52 5G announced back in March but you do get a more powerful processor and new colors to choose from.

iQOO 8 series – a head-turning balance of power and style

The launch of the iQOO 8 series was one of the major highlights of last week. The new smartphones from Vivo’s iQOO come with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 888+ processor, fast wired and wireless charging, Samsung’s brand new E5 display, and a custom version of OriginOS developed for the sub-brand.

These new phones are not just beasts under the hood, but also feature impressive designs. Alongside custom editions that wear the BMW Motorsport colors, the standard model also has a photochromic version that can switch from silver to bright orange!

Google Pixel 5a 5G

Pixel 5A 5G – same but better in some ways

Google announced a new Pixel phone, but while it is not the one we are all looking forward to which is the Pixel 6, the new Pixel 5a 5G has been getting a lot of attention since it launched. The mid-range phone takes over from the Pixel 4a 5G as the flagbearer of the Pixel a line. While some key specs have been carried over from last year’s mode, the Pixel 5a 5G brings a significantly bigger battery, an IP67 rating, and a price tag that is $50 cheaper than that of the Pixel 4a 5G. The Pixel 5a 5G will be exclusive to Japan and the U.S.A. but Google did launch a Pixel for the Indian market in form of the Pixel Buds A.

Realme Book Slim – an impressive first attempt

Realme made its entry into the computer market with the launch of the Realme Book Slim, a premium ultrabook with a competitive price tag. The 14-inch notebook which is powered by Intel’s 11th Gen processor also has a 2K display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, a fingerprint scanner, and a model with a Thunderbolt 4 port.

Redmi 10 – significant upgrades for a budget phone

The Redmi 10 launched last week and it comes with some of the biggest upgrades Redmi’s numbered series has seen. From an upgraded display with a higher refresh rate to a more powerful chipset to a huge upgrade in the camera department, the Redmi 10 is proof that you can get a pretty good phone even when on a tight budget.

OPPO announces new camera technology for smartphones

OPPO pumps millions of dollars into research and development every year. Last week, it showed us some of the results from its labs. The Chinese manufacturer announced a 5-axis OIS sensor and an OPPO RGBW sensor that can capture up to 60% more light.

No charger for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro but faster charging

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro won’t be coming with chargers included in the box. However, it has been reported that they will have support for a faster charging technology than their predecessor.

OnePlus 9 RT and OxygenOS 12 – coming next quarter

OnePlus won’t be launching a T-version of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro according to a leaker. However, new details surfaced last week revealing that the OnePlus 9R will be the one getting the T-treatment.

The OnePlus 9 RT is coming later this year and it will be the first Oneplus phone to run OxyegnOS 12 out of the box.

Motorola Edge 20 Fusion (Lite) with Dimensity 800U & Edge 20 launching in India on August 17

Jed John Ikoba — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:48:29 +0000

A few days back, Motorola released a teaser that confirmed the tech giant will launch the Motorola Edge 20 series in India soon but the launch date wasn’t revealed. Motorola has now confirmed the Edge 20 will be launched in India on August 17. The Edge 20 will be accompanied by the Edge 20 Fusion!

Recall that the Edge 20 was launched alongside the Edge 20 Pro and Edge 20 Lite. However, there are indications that the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is a rebadged Edge 20 Lite. The major difference is that the Edge 20 Fusion will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC whereas the Edge 20 Lite features a Dimensity 720 SoC.

In other aspects, the Motorola Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion will both feature a 6.7-inch OLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The Edge 20 Fusion will support a 90Hz refresh rate while the Edge 20 will support up to a 144Hz refresh rate. The premium model will also arrive with an in-screen fingerprint scanner while the Fusion will utilize a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Motorola Edge 20 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset paired with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. The Edge 20 Fusion will also come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

The two smartphones will run Android 11 without any bloatware and Motorola has promised to provide at least 2 major android OS upgrades and 2 years of bi-monthly security updates.