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Today’s Highlights:

1. Snapdragon’s Leap Forward: Dive into the impressive Geekbench scores of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, potentially outperforming Apple’s A17 Pro.
2. Poco’s Budget 5G Contender: Explore our in-depth review of the Poco M6 Plus 5G. Find out how this affordable smartphone stacks up in the competitive budget 5G market.
3. ASUS ROG Ally X Lands in India: Get the details on ASUS’s latest gaming handheld launch in India. We’ll break down the specs, pricing, and what sets it apart from its predecessor.
4. OnePlus Ace 5 Leak: Uncover the leaked specifications of the upcoming OnePlus Ace 5, including its powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and massive battery.

Plus, don’t miss our roundup of other exciting stories, including Redmi’s budget 4K monitor, Infinix’s expansion into the Indian market, boAt’s new open-ear TWS, and a hands-on review of the Poco Buds X1!

Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 performs better than A17 Pro in Geekbench

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 has finally made its entry on the Geekbench platform. Although this listing is likely not from the final production version of the chip—as it’s labeled as a “Manufacturer Model”—the scores suggest the SoC will deliver strong single-core and multi-core performance.

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Poco M6 Plus 5G review: A top contender for budget 5G smartphones

Poco recently unveiled its new offerings, including the Poco M6 Plus 5G and the Poco Buds X1, for the latter half of the year. Priced at Rs 12,999, the Poco M6 Plus positions itself as a solid entry-level 5G smartphone. With standout features like a large 120Hz LCD display, a capable Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, a robust battery, and a commendable camera system, this device aims to deliver substantial value for its price. Here’s an in-depth look at the Poco M6 Plus.

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ASUS ROG Ally X gaming handheld launched in India for Rs 89,990

ASUS has finally released its brand new ROG Ally X handheld gaming console in India, following its Chinese release. Like its predecessor, it arrives with a portable design, offering capable specs for gaming on the go. The company has also made a couple of improvements since the ROG Ally X is a mid generation refresh. So here are its specs, pricing, and availability.

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OnePlus Ace 5 key specifications leak reveals Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 6200mah battery

OnePlus is now reportedly working on the next-generation Ace-branded models for the Chinese market. Over the weekend, tipster Digital Chat Station released a Weibo post to claim that the Ace 5 series of smartphones will be announced by the end of this year in China. The leak also suggested that the brand may announce two models, the OnePlus Ace 5 and the Ace 5 Pro. In a new leak, the tipster has seemingly revealed the key specifications of the Ace 5.

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More Top Stories You Might Have Missed

• Redmi’s new budget monitor offers 4K resolution, 100% sRGB, and wall mount support for less than $170
• Infinix will launch a number of X series products in India including the XBuds 3 TWS, smartwatches, and the XPad
• boAt Airdopes ProGear With Open-Ear Design, 100 Hours Battery Life Launched In India
• Poco Buds X1 hands-on review: Balanced performance with effective noise cancellation

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ASUS has finally released its brand new ROG Ally X handheld gaming console in India, following its Chinese release. Like its predecessor, it arrives with a portable design, offering capable specs for gaming on the go. The company has also made a couple of improvements since the ROG Ally X is a mid generation refresh. So here are its specs, pricing, and availability.

ASUS ROG Ally X Specs

The brand has launched the ROG Ally X with a 7-inch IPS LCD panel that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, 1080p resolution, 100 percent sRGB color gamut, 16:9 aspect ratio, and a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for protection. Under the hood, the ROG Ally X is equipped with the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor that is paired with 24GB of LPRRD5X RAM and 1TB of NVMe M.2 SSD storage. A sizeable 80Wh battery pack that supports 65W charging via USB Type C port.

This gaming handheld runs on the Windows 11 operating system out of the box. A new dual fan system promises to offer 10 percent higher airflow for improved cooling. Connectivity options include a Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort support, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a UHS-II microSD card reader, Wi-Fi 6E (triple-band), and Bluetooth 5.2.

For audio, users get Hi-Res certified audio with AI noise cancellation. Talking about some of the other improvements, the ROG Ally X has a redesigned ergonomic chassis with deeper handgrips, improved joysticks and D-pad, repositioned controls, and a processor fingerprint sensor.

Pricing and Availability

The ASUS ROG Ally X has a price tag of 89,990 INR or roughly 1,073 US Dollars. It is currently available for purchase through the brand’s official ROG Store, ASUS e-shop, Amazon India, and Flipkart. So you can buy it from both major online and offline channels.

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On July 13, Asus released the ROG Ally X gaming handheld in the Chinese market. This console, introduced globally last month, has many improvements over its predecessor, the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme model. It is now available in China for 5,799 yuan ($797) on JD.com and can also be bought globally for $799.

Asus ROG Ally X specs:

The Asus ROG Ally X boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor built on Zen 4 architecture and a 4nm process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its display is a 7-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 120Hz IPS-level LCD with a 16:9 aspect ratio, 100% sRGB color gamut, and a glossy finish protected by Corning Gorilla Victus. This handheld device is equipped with 24GB LPDDR5X-7500 RAM and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2280), ensuring ample storage and rapid data access.

The ROG Ally X comes with an 80Wh Li-ion battery, supports 65W USB Type-C charging, and runs on Windows 11 Home. It features a new dual fan system that increases airflow by 10% for improved cooling. Connectivity options include a Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort support, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a UHS-II microSD card reader, Wi-Fi 6E (triple-band), and Bluetooth 5.2. For audio, it offers Hi-Res certified sound with AI noise-cancellation.

The device also benefits from an improved internal cooling system, better airflow, and enhanced display cooling. The redesigned ergonomic chassis includes deeper handgrips, improved joysticks and D-pad, repositioned controls, and a recessed fingerprint sensor.

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ASUS finally released a brand-new handheld gaming console dubbed the ROG Ally X. This portable gaming system arrives as an updated version of the ROG Ally, which launched last year. But what improvements does the ROG Ally X offer? Here’s every notable upgrade in the latest gaming handheld model.

ASUS ROG Ally X: Doubles the battery capacity from the ROG Ally

It is worth noting that the ROG Ally X is a mid-cycle update rather than a true successor. This is evident from the fact that it still sports the same 7-inch LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and retains the Ryzen Z1 Extreme chipset under the hood. However, a major improvement in the newer model is the battery pack.

ASUS has doubled the battery pack to 80Wh, up from 40Wh on the original handheld console. The ROG Ally didn’t have the best battery life, but the Ally X should be a bit more respectable in this regard even when running intense video games.

Even storage & memory take a leap

The battery pack isn’t the only aspect that got doubled in the ASUS ROG Ally X. The brand has also doubled the storage on the handheld. It now houses 1TB of M.2 SSD, which is up from 512GB on its predecessor. That’s not all, the ROG Ally X now houses a full-size 2280 module.

This means that buyers can even use a larger driver later on. It also opens access to various third-party add-on options. Furthermore, the memory also got a slight bump from the original ROG Ally. You can now get up to 24GB of RAM, which is up from 16GB on the regular Ally. It also comes with a faster LPDDR5X RAM.

Improved cooling for better performance

ASUS has decided to add a brand-new fan system to the new handheld gaming console. The brand claims that the new fans on this model offer 24 percent better airflow than the previous model, despite being 23 percent smaller in size. It even utilizes larger heat pipes.

Since portable gaming systems need to have robust cooling any improvement in thermal dissipation is highly welcomed since they allow for a smoother gaming experience over longer periods. So now, the performance mode draws 17W (up from 15W), and the silent mode draws 13W rather than 10W. This basically translates to slightly better performance when gaming.

Refreshed Design

The changes aren’t just on the inside, but on the exterior as well. The ROG Ally X comes with a new black exterior, which is slightly thicker than before. Although, there is a better grip overall and the buttons are also a bit more ergonomic. A notable change is the new precision D-Pad. Unfortunately, there are still no Hall Effect joysticks, but these do employ stiffer springs that should offer better durability.

That’s not all, the ROG Ally X now comes with a new third vent on top and the brand has skipped its proprietary XG mobile connector for a second USB-C port. There is also support for USB 5 and Thunderbolt 4. So you can hook up an external GPU if you want. All in all, ASUS is just working on the formula from the first gen model. These changes make the Ally series into a more rounded handheld console, improving upon the original’s shortcoming.

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Once again, more leaked specifications for the upcoming ASUS ROG Ally X handheld console hint at a big upgrade for the handheld gaming console. Videocardz published all the details on their blog today, and more information has come to light. Check out our previous coverage of the ASUS ROG Ally X Handheld here.

The handheld is 70 grams heavier than its predecessor.

The biggest improvements come in battery life and memory. The Ally X boasts a massive 80 Wh battery, doubling the capacity of its predecessor and promising extended gaming sessions. Gamers will also enjoy a bump in memory, with the Ally X sporting 24GB of speedy LPDDR5X-7500 memory compared to the previous model’s 16GB. This translates to not only more storage but also smoother performance.

Under the hood, the Ally X retains the powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU with 8 Zen4 cores and 12 RDNA3 compute units. The familiar 7-inch Full HD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of brightness remains unchanged. However, there’s a trade-off for the increased battery life. The Ally X weighs in at 678 grams, 70 grams heavier than its predecessor, and is slightly thicker. This likely accommodates the larger battery and potentially improved cooling, with ASUS claiming a 10% increase in airflow despite a smaller, redesigned fan.

Connectivity options see a shift, with the ROG XG Mobile port for external GPUs replaced by a USB4 Type-C port supporting DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0. The black chassis gets an ergonomic refresh for a more comfortable gaming experience.

While ASUS isn’t going to launch the Ally X until June 2, the leaked specs showcase a promising handheld console with significant enhancements in battery life, memory, and cooling. Will you be interested to get your hands on one?

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Asus has officially confirmed the launch of the ROG Ally X, its upcoming handheld gaming console, on June 2. While the company has been mum on other details, a reliable X (formerly Twitter) tipster @MysteryLupin has leaked some of the key specs and the price of the device.

According to the tipster, the ROG Ally X retains the core features of its predecessor, the ROG Ally 2023. This includes a 7-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) display with a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals.

Under the hood, the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor will continue to power the device. However, the most notable upgrade seems to be in storage capacity. The ROG Ally X will have a 1TB solid-state drive (SSD), doubling the storage space compared to the base ROG Ally 2023 model.

The leaked information also reveals a shift in the color scheme. While the original Ally came in white, the X variant is expected to be offered in black. The new shade could cater to users who prefer a sleeker aesthetic.

The price point is another noteworthy aspect. The ROG Ally X is tipped to launch at $799, a $100 increase compared to the “Extreme” version of the original ROG Ally. 

The reason for the price increase could likely be a combination of the upgraded storage and possibly a larger battery (details of which haven’t been revealed yet).

Previously, Asus Senior Vice President Shawn Yen hinted at a significant battery life improvement for the Ally X, without going into specifics.  If the battery upgrade translates to a noticeable increase in playtime, it could justify the price jump for users.

As the official launch is just around the corner, we can expect more details about the console to surface before its release.

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