Last week was not the busiest in the consumer technology world. However, we did witness multiple product launches in different markets though some of them had already gone official earlier.

The most notable events were hosted by OnePlus and Black Shark for the OnePlus 10 series and the Black Shark 5 series respectively. Then, there was also a Xiaomi conference at which the company introduced two more Redmi Note 11s.

Finally, as far as non-launches are concerned, we have selected two articles to complete our list. These are regarding Samsung’s self-repair program and Chrome v100.

With that out of the day, let’s take a look at the aforementioned stories one by one.

Top Stories from Last Week

OnePlus 10 Pro debuts globally

The OnePlus 10 Pro finally made its global debut on March 31. The smartphone was also accompanied by the OnePlus Bullets wireless Z2 neckband-style wireless earphones.

The handset has the exact same set of features as the original Chinese model, except for a couple of changes. The North American version is limited to 65W fast wired charging. Further, the T-Mobile variant has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

Interestingly, the device comes in a single 8GB + 128GB memory configuration in North America. While the rest of the world gets the handset in 8GB + 128GB as well as 12GB + 256GB memory versions.

The phone starts at $899/₹66,999/€899/£799, while the earphones are priced at ₹1,999.

Black Shark 5 series goes official offering 4 chipset options

The Black Shark 5 series was unveiled last week consisting of three models. Customers can select from four different chipset options and slightly varying specs.

The vanilla model is powered by Snapdragon 870, whereas the Pro model houses the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Then, there’s an RS model, which comes in Snapdragon 888 and Snapdragon 888+ variants.

The RS version looks identical to the Black Shark 4/4S series. On the other hand, the other two models sport a new design. Apart from the cameras, the rest of the specs are more or less the same on all three.

As far as pricing is concerned, the Black Shark 5, 5 Pro, 5 RS start at ¥2,799 ($440), ¥4,199 ($660), and ¥3,299 ($518) respectively in China.

Two new Redmi Note 11s and Redmi 10s

Xiaomi launched two new Redmi Note 11s called Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G and Redmi Note 11S for select international markets. The former is the same as the model sold in China, whereas the latter is a rebranded Redmi Note 11 5G from China and it also goes by the name of POCO M4 Pro 5G in some regions. Additionally, the vanilla Redmi Note 11 got a Xiaomi Fan Festival Special Edition.

The company also unveiled a device called Redmi 10 5G for global markets. This phone is called Redmi Note 11E 5G in China. 

Last but not least, Xiaomi also took wraps off the Redmi 10A in China. It is nothing but a refreshed Redmi 9A with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and a different rear design.

Samsung partners with iFixit for a self-repair program

In November 2021, Apple announced a self-repair program for its iPhones. Following the trendsetter, last week, Samsung launched its version of the self-repair program in collaboration with iFixit.

The South Korean electronics giant’s initiative is currently limited to the Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy S21 series, and Galaxy Tab S7+. The program provides authentic parts, repair tools, and repair guides to the customers.

We expect more companies to introduce their self-repair program as part of the ‘right to repair.’

Chrome v100 is here

Last week, the world’s popular internet browser, Google Chrome, hit version 100 on all the platforms — Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux, At the same time, Chrome OS also got updated to version 100 since it is based on Chrome browser.

Talking about changes, the latest version of the browser arrives with new iconography,  multi-screen window placement API, and no more ‘Lite Mode’ on Android as well as iOS.

On the other hand, Chrome OS gets a new launcher, search improvements, ability to edit text using voice, option to make GIFs using camera, and granular options for screenshots and screen recordings.

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Sometime last week, Xiaomi Global announced an event scheduled for March 29. As scheduled, the tech giant has announced the 5G versions of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+, Redmi Note 11S, and Redmi 10.

Redmi 10 5G

The Redmi 10 5G is the first Redmi entry-level series model outside the Note series to come with 5G connectivity. This model will give 5G access to more consumers as a result of its affordability as it starts at $199.

The Redmi 10 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor which has an octa-core CPU clocked at up to 2.2GHz. The phone supports a dual 5G SIM designed to deliver top-notch performance. The processor pairs with 4GB RAM and has 64GB and 128GB storage options.

The budget smartphone sports a 6.58-inch Dot Drop display with an FHD+ resolution of 2408×1080 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone crams a 5000mAh battery under the hood while for photography, there is a 50MP+2MP dual camera setup on board.

The Redmi 10 5G is available in 4GB+64GB and 4GB+128GB variants. The 4GB+64GB variant starts at $199 while the 4GB+128GB variant will retail for $229.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G

While the Redmi 10 5G offers the cheapest option, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G is the star of the trio. The phone features support for 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge which is touted to deliver 0-100% charge to its 4500mAh battery in just 15 minutes. The device has obtained TÜV Rheinland’s Safe Fast-Charge System certification and comes with over 40 safety features.

As for the camera, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G packs an ultra-clear 108MP Samsung HM2 main camera paired with an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP telemacro camera.

The Note 11 Pro+ 5G retains the 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay, with a 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate that is utilized on the 4G version. The Note 11 Pro+ is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G will be available in three variants – 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB. As for the price, the 6GB+128GB variant is priced at $369, while the 8GB+128GB is priced at $399 and the 8GB+256GB variant is priced at $449.

Redmi Note 11S 5G

The Redmi Note 11S 5G is powered by the power-efficient MediaTek Dimensity 810 6nm processor as against an Helio G96 chipset on the 4G variant. The device features support for dual 5G SIM. It packs a large 5,000mAh battery which guarantees an extended usage time.

In terms of the camera, the Redmi Note 11S 5G features a 50MP AI triple camera. The other sensors include an 8MP ultra-wide and a 2MP macro lens.

As for the price, the Redmi Note 11S 5G 4GB+64GB variant is priced at $249, while the 4GB+128GB version is priced at $279. Finally, the 6GB+128GB comes in at $299.

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Redmi recently released the budget-friendly Note 11S 4G smartphone in India which brought along a 90Hz AMOLED display with a 108-megapixel primary camera with a starting price of Rs. 16,499 (~$216). And now, the brand is planning to launch a 5G variant of the device soon.

According to a MySmartPrice report, the Redmi Note 11S 5G has been spotted on the FCC certification website.

Redmi Note 11S IMEI and FCC certifications

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According to the previous listing in the IMEI database, the Redmi Nore 11S 5G carries the model number 22031116BG. While the FCC listing has revealed that the device will come with Android 12 based MIUI 13 out of the box. The FCC listing also states that the Redmi Note 11S 5G  will be offered in three configurations – 4GB + 64GB, 4GB + 128GB, and 6GB + 128GB.

The FCC documentation also states that the Note 11S 5G is identical to the 21091116AG. For those unaware, the 21091116AG model number belongs to the Redmi Note 11 5G (Chinese model) which is available in India as the Redmi Note 11T 5G and globally as POCO M4 Pro 5G. So we might be looking at a lot of similarities when it comes to the spec sheet between the two.

Redmi Note 11T 5G specifications and features

The device has an FHD+ 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz adaptive refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and Gorilla Glass protection. It is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G chipset that’s paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage.

For photography, the Redmi Note 11T 5G has a dual-camera setup at the rear comprised of a 50-megapixel primary and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens. Upfront, there’s a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. All of the device’s components get their juice from a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. Other non-essential but good-to-have stuff includes an IR blaster and an X-axis linear motor.

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The Redmi Note 11 series was launched late last month in the global market. Comprised of the Note 11, Note 11S, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro 5G, the quad-model lineup’s only 5G model was the Note 11 Pro 5G — and 4G phones are getting increasingly less popular. Xiaomi thus appears to be expanding the lineup further now with another 5G model, and its IMEI listing shows that will be called the Redmi Note 11S 5G.

Xiaomiui has spotted a new “K16B” model number on the IMEI database which is paired with an “opal” codename. The model number is very similar to the “K16A” that the POCO M4 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 11 5G (China) have, making it likely that the new Note model could have near-identical specs to the other two.

The sole 5G model currently on the Redmi Note 11 lineup comes with the Snapdragon 695 chip, which is a budget offering. It is possible that Xiaomi now wants to add a Dimensity 5G chip to the mix. The POCO M4 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 11 5G (China) both feature the Dimensity 810 chip so the Redmi Note 11S 5G could sport the same.

Anyway, considering that the Redmi Note 11S 5G has made its IMEI database appearance, its release shouldn’t be too far off now. We should be getting our hands on more information in the coming days, so stay tuned.

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