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Upcoming Smartphones: Oppo Find X7, Honor Magic 6, Poco X6, and more

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:56:10 +0000

The second week of 2024 will be as busy as the first one in terms of smartphone launches. Five brands have officially confirmed to debut new devices.

Two of these events will take place in China. They will be headed by Oppo and Honor. Both of them will unveil their latest flagship phones. Further, Motorola will launch a new budget 5G smartphone in India.

Whereas, the remaining three conferences will be held globally. Asus will take wraps off its newest gaming smartphones, while Poco will announce fresh mid-rangers. Finally, Oppo will bring its new Reno handsets to international markets.

Let’s take a look at these devices one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Oppo Find X7 Series

The Oppo Find X7 series is scheduled to launch in China on January 8. The conference will kickstart at 2:30 PM local time (GMT+8).

The lineup will consist of two devices, namely Oppo Find X7 and Oppo Find X7 Ultra. The vanilla model will house a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chip, while the ultra variant will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.

The Find X7 Ultra will arrive with a 50MP Sony LYT-900 1-inch main camera, two periscope telephoto shooters, a leather finish, and satellite communication.

Asus ROG Phone 8 Series

Asus will unveil the ROG Phone 8 series at CES on January 8. At least two models are expected, namely ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro. There could be an ‘Ultimate’ variant as well.

All of them will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Their high refresh rate OLED display will have minimal bezels compared to the previous iterations.

The phones will also be IP68-rated for dust and water resistance. The pro version is anticipated to feature a 50MP Sony IMX890 primary camera, a 13MP ultrawide unit, and a 32MP telephoto shooter.

Motorola Moto G34 5G

Motorola will debut the Moto G34 5G in India on January 9. As the name suggests, it is a budget 5G smartphone.

The handset offers a 6.5-inch 120Hz HD+ display (LCD), a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chip, a 50MP main camera, a 16MP selfie camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and 18W charging support.

The device is tipped to cost ₹10,999 for 4GB RAM and 128GB storage.

Poco X6 Series and Poco M6 Pro

The Poco X6 series and Poco M6 Pro are set to go official on January 11. The X6 lineup is a tweaked version of the existing Redmi handsets, while the M6 Pro is a newer product.

The Poco X6 is a rebranded Redmi Note 13 Pro, which is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip. On the other hand, the Poco X6 Pro houses a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra SoC as it is a rebadged Redmi K70e.

Finally, the Poco M6 Pro is a 4G-only device powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra chip. It will come with a 120Hz OLED display, a 64MP primary camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and 67W charging support.

Oppo Reno 11 Series

The Oppo Reno 11 series will make its global debut on January 11. The lineup will include two models, namely Oppo Reno 11 and Oppo Reno 11 Pro.

The Reno 11 Pro for international markets is expected to be the same as the variant sold in China. However, the vanilla Reno 11 for global markets will be different from the original model.

The international Reno 11 will arrive with a less powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC and faster 80W wired charging support. However, it will retain the 32MP telephoto camera and 120Hz curved display.

Honor Magic 6 Series

Honor has scheduled conferences for January 10 and 11. The brand will be unveiling the Magic 6 series on either of these dates.

Three handsets are anticipated, such as Honor Magic 6, Honor Magic 6 Pro, and Honor Magic 6 Porsche Design. So far, the company has officially disclosed the design of the pro version.

The Magic 6 Pro will come with a quad-curved OLED display, pill-shaped cutout, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, a face authentication system, and 100W charging support.

ASUS ROG Phone 8 & 8 Pro spotted on Geekbench ahead of Jan 8 debut

Sudhanshu — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:11:58 +0000

ASUS is all set to unveil the ROG Phone 8 series in China on January 16. Anticipated to include three models – ROG Phone 8, ROG Phone 8 Pro, and ROG Phone 8 Ultimate, these gaming flagship smartphones will go up against the Red Magic 9 Pro series.

Recent leaks from Windows Report spilled the beans on the ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro. Now, these devices have emerged on Geekbench revealing the performance, while also confirming some key specs.

ASUS ROG Phone 8/8 Pro Geekbench

According to Geekbench, both ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro, identified as AI2401_C, will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and will run on Android 14. Boasting 16GB of RAM, these devices scored 2210 and 6863 points in single-core and multi-core tests.

ASUS ROG Phone 8 series specs:

As per the previously leaked details, the devices will have a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Storage options vary, with ROG Phone 8 offering up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage, while the Pro model might feature a 16GB/24GB RAM configuration and 512GB/1TB storage.

ASUS ROG Phone 8 series leaked renders by WindowsReport

The ROG Phone 8 Ultimate, also fueled by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, is speculated to offer up to 24GB of RAM and support 65W fast charging, as indicated by the 3C certification.

Camera capabilities on the Pro model are rumored to include a 50MP rear camera (Sony IMX890 sensor), a 13MP ultra-wide lens, and a 32MP telephoto lens. Selfie enthusiasts can expect a 32MP front camera. Both models may carry an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.

We can expect more details to emerge soon. Although the China launch is happening on January 16, the smartphones will be unveiled prior to that at CES on January 8. Asus is also cooking up the Zenfone 11 series compact smartphones as well. Although the chances are quite slim, the brand could showcase or tease the Zenfone 11 series at the CES 2024 event as well.

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ASUS ROG Phone 8 Series set to launch on January 16 in China

Sudhanshu — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:00:19 +0000

ASUS recently teased the ROG Ally 8 series smartphones for the global market. The device will feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, likely paired with ASUS’s cutting-edge heat dissipation solution to give the best performance possible in gaming. The brand has now confirmed that the device will debut in China on January 16.

The announcement does not reveal any new details about the smartphone, but it does confirm that the launch event will kick off at 7:30 PM (GMT+8). Here’s everything known so far about the ROG Phone 8 series.

ASUS ROG Phone 8 series: What we know so far

White Asus has not confirmed any details other than a partial back design as seen in the teaser image above, netizens have blown out the shadows from the teaser revealing a redesigned camera island.

The new model will feature a square-shaped camera module, which cuts off from the right edge, technically making it a pentagon. On it, we can see three camera modules, along with an LED flash. Since there are no flashy RGB LEDs on the back, it’s safe to assume that this might be the vanilla ROG Phone 8.

All three models of the series, namely ROG Phone 8, ROG Phone 8 Pro, and ROG Phone 8 Ultimate have appeared on Geekbench revealing some interesting details. Geekbench listings show that the vanilla model features 16GB RAM, while the Pro and Ultimate models have 24GB RAM onboard. Other than that, the vanilla ROG Phone 8 appears to come with a standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, while the Pro and Ultimate models feature an overclocked variant of the chip, with slightly boosted peak clock speed.

While the global launch date has not been confirmed yet, ASUS ROG will be holding an event on January 8, a day before CES 2024, to unveil “ROG’s exciting new lineup for 2024”. It is speculated that the brand might take the curtains off the ROG Phone 8 at this event.

ASUS ROG January 8 Launch event announced, ROG Phone 8, Zephyrus G14 expected

Sudhanshu — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:59:47 +0000

CES 2024 is just around the corner with major tech OEMs gearing up to unveil what they have been cooking up for the future. Along with that, we might also see a bunch of new launches from various brands. A day ahead of the CES, ASUS‘s gaming division ROG has announced a launch event, where the brand will unveil its “lineup for 2024”.

With the recent teaser of the ASUS ROG Phone 8, it is more than likely that we see the flagship gaming smartphone launch at this January 8 event. The brand could also unveil new gaming laptops, as well as new monitors at this event. A previous teaser confirms that the ROG Zephyris G14 will be among the hardware unveiled on January 8.

Back to the ROG Phone 8, the device was recently spotted on Geekbench alongside the ROG Phone 8 Pro. Both of these smartphones will feature the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, alongside a new back design. The Geekbench listing also revealed that the vanilla model features 16GB RAM, while the Pro model has 24GB RAM onboard. Another interesting fact is that while the vanilla model has a standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, the Pro model appears to feature an overclocked version with higher clock speed on its prime core.

The third and final variant is expected to be the ROG Phone 8 Ultimate, featuring an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and an impressive 24GB of RAM. Further details about these devices are anticipated to emerge in the coming days. Meanwhile, it’s worth turning attention to the Red Magic 9 series, standing as the sole rival to the ROG Phone following the exit of the Lenovo Legion Phone from the gaming phone arena.

Asus ROG Phone 8 Ultimate surfaces on Geekbench with 24GB RAM

Rajesh Regmi — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 07:53:59 +0000

Following the recent reveal of ROG Phone 8 Ultimate’s charging speeds, a new piece of information about the smartphone has emerged, thanks to a listing on Geekbench. It reveals key specifications of the smartphone, including its chipset, RAM, and software.

ROG Phone 8 Ultimate Geekbench benchmark surfaces

According to the Geekbench listing, the ROG Phone 8 Ultimate will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, paired with an impressive 24GB of RAM.

Asus ROG Phone 8 Ultimate on Geekbench

In benchmark testing, the ROG Phone 8 Ultimate delivered an impressive performance, achieving a score of 2,235 points in the single-core test and 7,098 points in the multi-core test. These figures closely match the benchmark scores shared by Qualcomm during the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s announcement.

Furthermore, the listing also confirms that the ROG Phone 8 Ultimate will run on Android 14, likely with Asus’s custom ROG UI overlay.

While information about the ROG Phone 8 Ultimate remains limited, the surfacing of these details suggests that more revelations are on the horizon.

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