Oppo has officially launched its Oppo K10 5G series in China today. The Oppo K10 5G series is positioned as a gaming-oriented value-for-money flagship for the Chinese market and Oppo has even collaborated with Razer, the well-renowned gaming electronics manufacturer, to give gamers the mobile gaming experience they deserve.

Oppo K10 5G

The Oppo K10 5G is the world’s first-ever smartphone powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8000 MAX SoC. The MediaTek Dimensity 8000 MAX is essentially an underclocked version of the Dimensity 8100 that we have seen on the Realme GT Neo 3 and Redmi K50. 

Oppo mentioned in the launch that the reason the brand selected the Dimensity 8000 MAX over Dimensity 8100 was that after comparing both chipsets, the company found that the performance difference between both the chipsets was insignificant. Compared to the more significantly extra battery endurance that the underclocked Dimensity 8000 provided, Oppo wanted gamers to enjoy their gaming experience without worrying about battery life.

For memory and connectivity, Oppo has put in the fastest WiFi 6 and 5G module in the smartphone, the fastest LPPDR5 RAM, and the fastest UFS 3.1 storage into the Oppo K10 to prevent any lags or stutters during gaming.

For the screen, the Oppo K10 5G is equipped with a 6.59-inch 120Hz FHD LTPS LCD display with a peak brightness of 600 nits, to deliver a smooth gaming experience for all the gamers out there. Battery-wise, the Oppo K10 5G is equipped with a 5000mAh battery with support for Oppo’s 67W SuperVOOC fast charging.

For an enjoyable gaming experience, haptics must not be ignored. That’s why the Oppo K10 5G is equipped with a flagship-grade X-axis linear vibration motor to deliver high-quality haptics for its users. However, hardware alone can’t win users over, so Oppo reached out to Razer for a collaboration on their new Oppo K10 5G series.

Razer has incorporated its expertise into the Oppo K10’s vibration motor system to provide users with a “mechanical keyboard like” typing and gaming experience for users to enjoy on their smartphone. With the mechanical in-hand feel, gamers are said to be in their natural habitat, providing better gaming performance since they are more immersed than ever with this revolutionary experience.

The Oppo K10 5G has a triple rear camera setup with a 64MP main sensor, 8MP 112° ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP macro lens. On the front, the 16MP selfie camera is housed within the punch hole located on the left side of the display.

Oppo K10 Pro

Besides featuring all the bells and whistles that the Oppo K10 5G has, the Oppo K10 Pro takes the series a step further with its upgraded cameras, an upgraded screen, and an upgraded processor over the standard Oppo K10 5G.

Under the hood, the Oppo K10 Pro swaps out the Dimensity 8000 MAX with Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 888 processor. To fully utilise the Snapdragon 888 to its full potential, Oppo has installed stainless steel vapour cooling technology to keep the Snapdragon 888 running cool and smooth all time. 

For the screen, the Oppo K10 Pro opts for a flagship-grade 6.62-inch 120Hz FHD Samsung E4 OLED panel that has a typical brightness of 500 nits and a peak brightness of 1300 nits instead. Keeping the lights on is the Oppo K10 Pro’s massive 5000mAh battery with Oppo’s 80W SuperVOOC charging technology.

The biggest upgrade here is the camera. The Oppo K10 Pro features the same Sony IMX766 main sensor with OIS found on the Oppo Find X5 Pro. Since Oppo has developed a sophisticated camera algorithm for the Sony IMX766 over the years, the company claims the Oppo K10 Pro can deliver spectacular camera performance whether it be day or night. Besides the main sensor, the Oppo K10 Pro features the same 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP Macro and 16MP selfie camera as the standard Oppo K10.

The Oppo K10 Pro also does not skimp on ergonomics as well. The Oppo K10 Pro’s camera island seamlessly curves into the back frame of the device like its more expensive flagship Oppo Find X5 Pro cousin. These curves ensure that users will always stay comfortable when going for long-gaming sessions on their latest Oppo K10 Pro.

Pricing

Both the Oppo K10 5G and Oppo K10 Pro will launch with ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 out of the box. The series undercuts the Redmi K50 series by launching starting from under 2000 RMB. The pricing of each memory configuration for both respective models is as follows: 

Oppo K10 5G

• 8GB+128GB 1999 RMB (308 USD)
• 8GB+256GB 2199 RMB (339 USD)
• 12GB+256GB 2499 RMB (385 USD)

Oppo K10 Pro

• 8GB+128GB 2499 RMB (385 USD)
• 8GB+256GB 2799 RMB (431 USD)
• 12GB+256GB 3199 RMB (493 USD)

The Oppo K10 5G and K10 Pro are available in 2 colours: Midnight Black and Icy Blue. The devices will officially go on sale in China from April 28 onwards.

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On October 13th, OnePlus released the OnePlus 9RT in China. The smartphone was expected to launch in the Indian market in November with a price between ₹40,000 to ₹44,000 ($533-587), but OnePlus regarding the launch has made no official announcements.

Earlier today, the reliable tipster Mukul Sharma reported that the OnePlus 9RT had been listed on the Google Supported Devices List and Gooogle Play Listing website but with a different name. According to the tipster, the OnePlus 9RT (model number OP5154L1) will hit the Indian markets under the name of OnePlus RT.

Interesting. OnePlus 9RT has been listed as OnePlus RT on the Google Supported Devices list and Google Play Console listing. The same model build has received the BIS certification in the past.#OnePlus #OnePlus9RT #OnePlusRT pic.twitter.com/kmo2YGHFoq

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) November 20, 2021

Specs and features of OnePlus 9RT Chinese version

The OnePlus 9RT features a 6.62-inch E4 OLED display with up to  120Hz refresh rate, 1300nits peak brightness, HDR10+ support, and 600Hz touch sampling rate. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage.

The phone’s rear consists of a triple camera setup that features a 50MP f/1.8 Sony IMX766 primary lens with OIS and EIS support, 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. The 9RT gets a 16MP selfie snapper at the front, located in the top left corner as a punch-hole setup. The smartphone is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and supports 65W fast charging. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. Sensors onboard include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, magnetometer, and proximity sensor.

With no word from OnePlus on the matter, we suggest you take the above leaks with a pinch of salt.

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BBK subsidiary Vivo is expected to launch the iQOO 8 series soon, with the launch date confirmed as August 17. We have been thrilled to retinue of features the flagship smartphone will pack. We have also seen the models make an appearance on benchmarking platforms.

A new interesting detail has now emerged about the photographic prowess of the iQOO 8 Pro. Vivo shared a fresh teaser revealing some features of the camera setup. The poster shows the iQOO 8 Pro will pack a 50-megapixel main shooter paired with a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera sensor which happened to be the main sensor on the iQOO Pro launched in 2019. The main camera is expected to have Vivo’s VIS five-axis stabilization, covering all the possible movements

The iQOO 8 will come with a triple camera setup but details of the third camera weren’t teased. However, it could possibly be a mid-zoom option that can go up to 60mm or about 2.5x.

Apart from the poster, Vivo also shared a couple of samples shot using the iQOO 8 Pro. The pictures are not in their original sizes as they have been reduced in size so they can be uploaded on the web. The pictures were also captured under controlled lighting. However, the samples shows the iQOO 8 Pro camera holds some promises.

Earlier leaks and teasers already confirmed the iQOO 8 Pro will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset. The device will also utilize Samsung’s E5 OLED with an LTPO controller capable of 1-120Hz variable frame rate adjustment.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is the current flagship chipset from the company and now it is working on a stripped-down version of the same, which is expected to come without the support for 5G communication.

The company had recently launched the Snapdragon 870 and it is not yet known how the upcoming chipset will differ from the SD870 SoC. However, the chipset is likely to be based on the 5nm process and meant for markets where 5G is still not available.

Additionally, Qualcomm has also started working on the Snapdragon 888 successor which is internally known as “Waipio” and has a model number SM8450. It is expected to get launched by the end of this year.

Roland Quandt says that the company is testing samples compatible with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of storage. What’s interesting is the camera capabilities of the chipset which is expected to get a major boost.

It is being reported that the upcoming flagship chipset from Qualcomm will come with Leica technology and for this, both the company has entered into a partnership. Currently, they are testing on a module named “Leica1.”

For those who are unaware, Leica is a German company that manufactures cameras, lenses, binoculars, rifle scopes, microscopes and ophthalmic lenses. Huawei has been using the Leica lens for its flagship devices since past few years and has been appreciated for its camera performance over the years.

The current-generation flagship chip — Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is manufactured by Samsung using the 5nm process. It remains to be seen if the company opts for a 4nm node for the production of its successor.

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Back in 2020, the ZTE Axon 20 was launched, which was the world’s first commercially available device with an under display camera on the front. Now, the company has officially revealed that its successor, the Axon 30 Pro 5G, will also arrive with this feature.

While the Axon 30 is the Chinese tech giant’s next gen flagship for 2021, it was yet to be officially confirmed to feature the new camera technology. But an official announcement through the company’s official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website, confirmed it earlier this week. The ZTE Axon 30 series will be the flagship lineup for this year and will sport top notch specs and features.

At the moment, the company has yet to officially reveal any specific details regarding the premium grade handset’s hardware, but it will likely feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. In other words, the device will not only be the first flagship series successor to feature an under screen front camera, but also the first Snapdragon 888 powered device to arrive with the new camera technology.

The company had achieved to equip this on its flagship handset by using ultra-high transparency micron-level materials, with an independently driven display chip, and an integrated circuit design. We can expect the company to offer additional improvements and tweaks to the camera technology for the successor. Although, it is still too early to provide any concrete statements regarding the matter. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available.

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Qualcomm and Samsung are two of the biggest mobile chipmakers and the companies keep advancing their technologies with each new iteration. They have announced their latest 5nm chipsets and devices powered by them are now making their way to the market.

While Qualcomm had announced its latest Snapdragon 888 chipset last month, smartphones powered by the same are now getting launched. Xiaomi Mi 11, the first phone powered by the SD888 went on sale a few days ago and another device, iQOO 7, is all set to go official this week.

On the other hand, the Samsung Exynos 1080 is manufactured using the 5nm process, and the recently launched Vivo X60 series smartphones powered by the same. The company is also working on Exynos 2100.

Samsung is set to launch its next-generation flagship smartphone — Galaxy S21 lineup on 14th January and those phones are expected to come powered by the Exynos 2100 chipset, which is believed to be revealed at the same event.

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Qualcomm and Samsung are trying their best to capitalize on the hills of Huawei’s absence because of the newly imposed sanctions on the Chinese giant by the United States. Samsung, which so far used to reserve its chipset only for its own smartphones, is now giving it to other mobile makers.

However, in terms of total chipset shipments in the third quarter of 2020, MediaTek emerged as the leading brand with a 31 percent market. Qualcomm and Huawei HiSilicon followed the suite with 29 percent and 12 percent market share. Samsung and Apple came in fourth and fifth with a 12 percent market share each.

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The Xiaomi Mi 11 was one of the first flagships of 2021 to feature Qualcomm’s latest flagship Snapdragon 888 mobile chipset. Other companies have also announced their own premium grade handsets with the new processor, and now, a new leak report suggests that the Xiaomi subsidiary, Redmi, might be launching the most affordable handset that sports the new Snapdragon 888 SoC.

The news arrives from the known tipster @数码闲聊站 on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website. As per the report, Redmi might be following Xiaomi’s footsteps in launching its own flagship with Snapdragon 888, although, this handset could possibly be one of the cheapest in the market to sport the latest Qualcomm processor. As per the Weibo post, the device also arrived with the code name Haydn model K11.

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Unfortunately, there is currently no further information available regarding this new flagship from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer. However, a recent leak from another blogger had revealed images of what was allegedly the Redmi K40. Although, these are just images and we still have no way of confirming the specifications of this device or whether or not it actually is the Redmi K40.

Furthermore, previous reports had also hinted at the new K40 lineup featuring the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 series chips. This is also unconfirmed at the moment, thus, we will have to wait for an official company announcement or further leaks. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing more updates regarding the upcoming Redmi flagship.

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Xiaomi is expected to launch the flagship Mi 11 later this month, precisely on December 29 according to rumors. The Mi flagship is expected to launch as the first Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone. Before now, a couple of leaks have emerged giving some hint of what to expect. A new leak has emerged, this time, pictures of the tempered protective glass of the M 11.

The picture which appeared on Weibo shows the device will utilize a curved screen and will have a punch-hole on the top right corner of the display. This is similar to the punch-hole design utilized on the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Mi 10 Extreme Edition.

Xiaomi had previously confirmed that its third-generation under-screen camera technology will be mass-produced and commercialized in 2021. However, going by this leaked tempered glass, the Mi 11 may likely miss out on this technology.

In terms of core configuration, in addition to the Snapdragon 888 flagship processor, the Mi 11 is also expected to pack 8GB of RAM and have support for 55W fast charging.

It is worth noting that there are reports that the Mi 11 series also has a high-end version, which will feature a Samsung 2K AMOLED screen and have support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The high-end version is also expected to support 120W ultra-fast flash charging.

For the optics, the device will have a triple camera setup on the back along with an LED flashlight. This is horizontally stacked inside a squircle housing. As per the concept renders, the layout will also have a Blue Gradient color with a chamfered bump. The triple-camera array will likely have a 108MP main camera, 13MP ultra-wide, and a 5MP macro sensor.

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US tech giant and leading chipmaker, Qualcomm has released further details about its latest chipset, the Snapdragon 888 which was announced on December 1 and detailed specifications provided on December 2. Today, the US chipmaker outlined the official benchmarking results for its high-performance chipset.

The initial reviews point in the direction that this latest offering by Qualcomm comes well recommended for high performance. The tests were carried out on a reference device powered by the Snapdragon 888 and conducted up to three times with average scores computed for the various performance metrics.

The benchmarks tested by the chipmaker include AnTuTu, GeekBench, GFXBench Aztec Normal and Manhattan 3.0, Ludashi AiMark, AITuTu, MLPerf and UL Procyon.

Starting off with AnTuTu (version 8.3.4) the Snapdragon 888 obtained an average score of 735,439 points which is a milestone score on the platform. The reference device, Huawei’s Mate 40 Pro+ chalked 698,654 points while the highest performing Snapdragon 865 phone so far was Xiaomi’s Mi 10 Ultra with 671,045 points.

The Geekbench (version 5.0.2) tests revealed 1,135 points in the single-core test and 3,794 for the Snapdragon flagship, marginally higher than that of SD 865 at about 900 on the single-core test and 3,400 points in the multi-core test. This result puts the SD 888 ahead by about 20% and 10% in single-core and multi-core performance, respectively compared to its predecessor, the SD 865.

Further details show that the SD 888’s Adreno 660 GPU averaged 86 frames per second on the Aztec Ruins Vulcan test and 169 fps on the Manhattan 3.0 test, both done at a resolution of 1080p offscreen. This result outclasses that of the Snapdragon 865+ whose maximum score was 133fps on Manhattan 3.0 runs.

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Samsung’s soon to be released Exynos 2100 flagship processor will be more power-efficient and yield a significantly longer battery life than the Exynos 990, according to reports from tipster Ice Universe, via a tweet from his Twitter feed.

The Galaxy S20 Ultra equipped with Exynos 990 was found to consume 55-percent of the battery during a “test project”, while the Galaxy S21 Ultra, fitted with Exynos 2100 lost only 22-percent for a similar test.

Further details of the test project were not provided by Ice Universe although it seems to be based on the phone’s energy usage for specific tasks under certain conditions. The Exynos 990 is a 7nm processor, while the Exynos 2100 will be a 5nm chip.

In comparison, the Snapdragon 888 is also a 5nm processor. Those two chips will be direct competitors in 2021, and Samsung will use both in its smartphones.

The Exynos 2100 will power Samsung’s high-end smartphones in Europe and the Indian sub-continent, while the Snapdragon 888 will apply for products produced for US and Chinese markets.

Performing the same test project, the S20U equipped with Exynos990 consumes 55% of the battery, while the S21U equipped with Exynos2100 only consumes 22%

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) December 11, 2020

Qualcomm has a record of outclassing Exynos processors with their own offerings. It is yet to be seen whether this trend will change in 2021. What is obvious is that Samsung was certainly not oblivious of its rating with Qualcomm’s chips and could have gone the extra mile in research and development to berth the Exynos 2100.

Initial reports and projections have already put the Exynos 2100 a considerable step ahead. Samsung may indeed have realized the shortcomings of its processors, and made significant improvements and modifications with its latest chip. this time around.

It remains to be seen how accurate these claims are. The Exynos 2100 will likely come on stream by mid-December although Samsung has not put out a definitive statement to this effect.

Samsung is expected to announce the launch of its Galaxy S21 series in mid-January 2021, and they are likely to be the first phones to come with the Exynos 2100 processor.

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U.S fabless semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm held the 2020 edition of the Snapdragon Summit today. The company during the event unveiled the Snapdragon 888, its next-gen flagship mobile platform. While it did provide a list of OEMs that would utilize the chipset on their phones next year, Qualcomm didn’t indicate the model we’ll be seeing with an SD888 SoC. However,  Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun has disclosed via a Weibo post that the Mi 11 will be the first model to launch with a Snapdragon 888.

The 5nm Snapdragon 888 teams up with the 3rd generation Qualcomm Snapdragon X60 5G modem which enables global compatibility as it offers mmWave and sub-6 across all major bands worldwide. The modem also supports 5G carrier aggregation, global multi-SIM, standalone, non-standalone, and Dynamic Spectrum Sharing.

Further, the SDM888 flagship processor also comes with the new 6th-gen AI Engine. The hexagon processor brings a considerable leap in AI performance, 26 tera operations per second (TOPS) compared to the last generation. It also comes with a 2nd generation Qualcomm Sensing Hub which “incorporates low-power always-on AI processing for intuitive intelligent features.”

Apart from Xiaomi with the Mi 11, other brands such as Black Shark, Nubia RedMagic, OPPO Find X series, Realme, LG, Vivo, and iQOO as well as OnePlus are expected to launch models with Snapdragon 888 in the first half of 2021.

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