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Motorola Edge 30 Fusion Viva Magenta Limited Edition Goes on Sale Today

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 02:11:53 +0000

Last week, Motorola unveiled the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion Viva Magenta Limited Edition in India. It arrived in the country a month after it was made available in the US. Today (Jan. 12), the special edition will be available for purchase for the first time through Flipkart.

To recall, the Edge 30 Fusion was announced in September 2022 in India. It has been available in shades like Cosmic Grey and Solar Gold. However, it will be available on Flipkart starting at 3 pm today in the appealing Viva Magenta color.

To those who don’t know, Viva Magenta is Pantone’s colour of the year 2023. The new limited-edition color variant of the Edge 30 Fusion features vegan leather on its back with a Pantone logo. It retains the polished, sandblasted aluminium frame with a 3D glass inlay. The overall design of the phone is identical to its regular version.

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion Viva Magenta Limited Edition price in India

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion Viva Magenta Limited Edition

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion Viva Magenta Limited Edition costs Rs 42,999 (~$527). With an instant discount of Rs 3,500 via IndusInd Bank credit card EMI transactions, the handset can be bought for Rs 39,999 (~$490). In addition, buyers will also get benefits worth Rs 7,699 from Jio. Apart from Flipkart, it can also be purchased through leading retail stores.

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion Viva Magenta Limited Edition specifications

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion Viva Limited Edition

The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion Viva Magenta Limited Edition packs the same specs as its regular version. It has a 6.55-inch p-OLED curved-edge display that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and a 4,270mAh battery with 68W fast charging support.

The Edge 30 Fusion comes preloaded with Android 12 OS. It has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera and a triple camera unit with 50-megapixel (main) + 13-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (depth) on the back. For security, it has an under-display fingerprint scanner.

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion in Viva Magenta color launched in the US

Sudhanshu — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 12:16:34 +0000

Back in September, Motorola launched the Edge 30 Fusion in multiple global markets. Now, the smartphone has finally arrived in the US market in a special color called Viva Magenta, which is Pantone’s Color of the Year 2023.

According to Motorola’s official press release on the subject, Pantone has been choosing the Color of the Year for more than 20 years by “analyzing global trends and themes throughout the year,” taking into account “all facets of society, from fashion to marketing, social media, and even politics.”

For those unaware, Motorola has a “globally exclusive partnership with Pantone in the smartphone category,” which is why Motorola gets to use these Pantone colors for its smartphones. The American Edge 30 Fusion’s specifications are identical to those of its international version; it differs mainly in terms of color and the fact that it comes with a set of Moto Buds 600 ANC TWS earbuds, in Winetasting, “a color created to suit the Pantone Color of the Year 2023.”

The Viva Magenta color variant of the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion costs $799.99. If you want to buy the smartphone without the Moto Buds 600 ANC TWS earbuds, it is available in a Neptune Blue color option for $699.99. The Edge 30 Fusion will be an unlocked phone that will only work with AT&T and T-Mobile.

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion specs

The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion has a 6.55-inch centered punch-hole 10-bit curved pOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), a refresh rate of 144Hz, and a touch sampling rate of 360Hz. The panel has a 20:9 aspect ratio, a peak brightness of 110 nits, and a fingerprint sensor beneath it. The screen also supports HDR10+ and 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset is paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage in the smartphone. It boots Android 12 with Ready For support.

The device has three cameras on the back: a 50MP primary sensor with OIS support, a 13MP ultra-wide sensor with autofocus for macro vision, and a 2MP depth sensor. It has a 32MP camera on the front for selfies and video calls.

The device supports dual SIM, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC, and USB Type-C connectivity (USB 3.1). It also has dual stereo speakers that support Dolby Atmos, an IP52 rating, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and back.

Last but not least, the phone is powered by a 4,400mAh battery and charges at a maximum rate of 68W (wired).

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Motorola Edge 30 Fusion flagship killer launched, offers curved OLED 144Hz display, SD888+, 68W charging

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 03:20:59 +0000

The Edge 30 Fusion is the latest flagship killer smartphone from Motorola. Some of its major highlights include a 144Hz OLED panel with curved edges, Snapdragon 888 Plus, 50-megapixel triple cameras, and 68W fast charging. Here are all the details on the specifications, features, and price of the Edge 30 Fusion.

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion specifications and features

The Edge 30 Fusion has a 6.55-inch P-OLED display with curved edges. It offers an FHD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 409 ppi pixel density, 144Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, 10-bit colors, DCI-P3 color gamut, 1100 nits of brightness, and HDR10+ support. The punch-hole display offers a screen space of 91.89 percent. It comes with security features like face unlock and an under-display fingerprint sensor. The device has a metallic frame and is equipped with Gorilla Glass 5 panels on the front and back.

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion

Under the hood, the Edge 30 Fusion features the Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform along with 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The phone offers 128 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It comes preloaded with Android 12 OS and is entitled to receive two OS upgrades. The device houses a 4,400mAh battery, which supports 68W rapid charging.

The Edge 30 Fusion’s rear shell has a 50-megapixel main camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), a 13-mgeapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It supports up to 30fps 4K UHD video recording. For selfies, the device offers a 32-megapixel selfie snapper.

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion-

The Edge 30 Fusion has dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. The other features available on the device include the Ready For feature, IP52-certified chassis, dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, and USB-C. It measures 158.48 x 71.99 x 7.45mm and weighs 175 grams. This phone is a rebranded version of China’s Moto S30 Pro.

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion price and availability

The Edge 30 Fusion comes in four colors: Solar Gold, Neptune Blue (with Vegan Leather), Aurora White, and Cosmic Grey. It is priced at 599 euros in Europe.

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion will debut with Edge 30 Ultra next week in India, claims tipster

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:27:08 +0000

Last month, Motorola confirmed that it would be launching new Edge-series phones in the global market and India on Sept. 8. The day has arrived and there has been no announcement on the expected Edge 30 series so far at the time of writing this post. Yesterday, tipster Mukul Sharma claimed that the Edge 30 Ultra would be debuting in India on Sept. 13. A new tweet from the tipster reveals that the Edge 30 Fusion will also debut on the same date.

According to Sharma, the Edge 30 Fusion, featuring a borderless 144Hz P-OLED display and a Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset, will launch on Sept. 13 along with the Edge 30 Ultra. Since it will be a “flagship killer” device, it is likely to be stacked against affordable flagships priced under Rs 40,000 (~$502) in the Indian market.

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion image by Mukul Sharma

The Edge 30 Fusion rumors have revealed that it is a rebranded version of the Moto S30 Pro, which debuted last month in China. The device is available in black and blue colors in China. The image shared by the tipster shows a new gold color variant for the Edge 30 Fusion.

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion specifications (expected)

The Edge 30 Fusion will feature a 6.55-inch P-OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The device powered by the Snapdragon 888+ will have up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will pack a 4,400mAh battery with 68W fast charging support.

For selfies, the Edge 30 Fusion will feature a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. Its back panel will be fitted with a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS support, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It will be equipped with other features such as an in-screen fingerprint reader and Ready For functionality.

Moto S30 Pro launched: SD888+, curved display, 68W charging, and more

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 07:56:17 +0000

After teasing for days, Motorola has finally launched the Moto S30 Pro in China. The latest upper mid-range smartphone from the Lenovo-owned brand was announced alongside the Moto Razr 2022 and Moto X30 Pro. For the unaware, the event was initially scheduled for August 2 but it got postponed to today.

Motorola Moto S30 Pro Specifications

The Motorola Moto S30 features a metal frame with either a layer of Corning Gorilla 6 on its back or a leather finish. It measures around 7.45mm in thickness and weighs about 167.

The device flaunts a 6.55-inch centered punch-hole 10-bit curved OLED display with FHD+ resolution, up to 144Hz refresh rate, and 360Hz touch sampling. There’s support for HDR10+, DCI-P3 color gamut, DC dimming, and SGS-certified low blue light mode.

The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset paired with LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and VC liquid cooling system. It boots MyUI based on Android 12 and supports Ready For 3.5.

It houses a triple camera system on the rear comprising a 50MP OmniVision OV50A primary sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide unit with auto-focus for macro, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it has a 32MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

The handset arrives with dual stereo species and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. Last but not least, it is backed by a 4,270mAh battery with support for 68W fast wired charging.

Motorola Moto S30 Price and Availability

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro will retail at the following price tags in China.

8GB + 128GB – ¥2,199 ($326)
12GB + 256GB – ¥2,699 ($401)
12GB + 512GB – ¥2,899 ($430)

The smartphone will be available for purchase starting tonight at 8 PM. For a limited time, all the variants will be discounted by ¥200. It can be availed in either black (glass) or blue (leather) color options.

The Moto S30 Pro is expected to launch in international markets as Motorola Edge 30 Fusion.

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Motorola Edge 30 Fusion official renders emerge before launch

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 03:07:02 +0000

Apart from sharing the official renders of the upcoming Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, reliable tipster Roland Quandt has also leaked the renders of the Edge 30 Fusion. The Lenovo-owned brand will be announcing the Moto S30 Pro, X30 Pro, and Razr 2022 today in China. While the X30 Pro is expected to get rebadged as the Edge 30 Ultra in the global market, the S30 Pro is likely to have the Edge 30 Fusion name in markets outside China.

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion renders

The Edge 30 Fusion has a curved edge P-OLED display on the front. It has a punch-hole positioned at the top-centre position. It seems to be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. On the back of the device, which has a textured design, there is a triple camera unit with an LED flash.

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There is a volume rocker and a power button on the right side of the Edge 30 Fusion. Its edge appears barren, whereas its bottom features a SIM slot, a USB-C port, a microphone, and a speaker grille. It appears that the Edge 30 Fusion will come in black and blue colors.

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion (rumored)

The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion is expected to have a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate. It is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. The device may offer users 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage.

A closer look at the rear camera module reveals that it has a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS support. For selfies, it may feature a 32-megapixel front camera. It may house a 4,270mAh battery with 68W fast charging support.

The Edge 30 Fusion has bagged BIS, FCC, and EEC certifications, which indicates that it may launch later this month or in September in the global market.

Motorola confirms new launch date for Moto X30 Pro, S30 Pro, Razr 2022

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 05:19:29 +0000

Motorola had initially planned to launch its new flagship phones on Aug. 2 in China. The Lenovo-owned brand had to cancel the event for some unknown reason. Recent teasers released by the brand hinted that the company would reschedule the event on Aug. 11 in China. Today, Motorola released an official confirmation that it will be announcing three devices, namely, the Moto X30 Pro, the Moto S30 Pro, and the Razr 2022 clamshell phone, at 2 pm (local time) on Aug. 11 in the home market.

Moto X30 Pro specifications (expected)

The Moto X30 Pro will have a 6.8-inch OLED FHD+ 144Hz display, a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will feature a 60-megapixel main camera, and a 200-megapixel (main) + 50-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 12-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera unit. It will house a 5,000mah battery with 125W fast charging. This device will be rebranded as the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra.

Moto S30 Pro specifications (expected)

The Moto S30 Pro will arrive with a 6.55-inch OLED FHD+ display. It will feature the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset, up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will pack a 4,720mAh battery with 68.2W fast charging support. The camera configurations of the S30 Pro are under wraps. It is likely to be rebranded as the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion.

Moto Razr 2022 specifications (expected)

The Moto Razr 2022 will come with a 6.7-inch foldable AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display and a 2.65-inch OLED cover display. It will feature a 32-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel (main) + 13-megapixel (ultra-wide) dual-camera setup. The Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 powered device will house a 3,500mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. It will come with up to 18 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. These devices are expected to go on sale by the evening of Aug. 11 in China.

Moto S30 Pro to feature Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC: Geekbench

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:12:02 +0000

Motorola will be hosting a launch event in China tomorrow (August 2) to unveil the Moto Edge X30 Pro and Razr 2022. According to certifications, the company may announce yet another phone called Moto S30 Pro (XT2243). This device has been now spotted on Geekbench.

Motorola Moto Edge S30

A few days back, almost entire specs of the upcoming Moto S30 Pro leaked via TENAA. Now, the smartphone has appeared on Geekbench revealing its chipset.

TENAA listings don’t describe the name of the chip and neither does Geekbench. But we can get the exact configuration of SoCs from the latter to find out their names. Hence, now we know that the forthcoming Moto S30 Pro with model number XT2243 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset.

For the unaware, this is the same chip that’s found inside the Moto Edge S30. Though their names sound somewhat similar, the two phones are different in terms of features.

As per TENAA, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro will arrive with a 6.55-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+). The handset may have a dual-camera system on the rear with support for up to 8K video recording and will boot Android 12.

The device will come with 8GB/12GB/16GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB storage. It will be backed by a 4,270mAh battery and 3C says that it will carry support for 68.2W fast wired charging.

The smartphone will measure 158.4 x 71.9 x 7.6mm in dimensions and weigh 170 grams. Last but not least, it will be available in black, gold, blue, white, cyan, red, silver, and gray color options.

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro is expected to release outside mainland China as Motorola Edge 30 Fusion.

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Upcoming Moto S30 Pro’s specifications revealed via TENAA listing

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 03:09:19 +0000

On Aug. 2 in China, Motorola will unveil the Moto X30 Pro and Razr 2022 powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. While there is no official confirmation from the Lenovo-owned brand, it may unveil a third phone called the Moto S30 Pro alongside its upcoming launch event. The reason behind it is that the alleged device has bagged approval from the TENAA certification platform.

Last month, a Motorola phone with model number XT2243-2 was certified by China’s 3C certification agency. It revealed that it is a 5G-ready phone, which may come equipped with a 68W charger. Now, the same device has been approved by the TENAA authority (via).

Moto S30 Pro specifications (rumored)

The Moto S30 Pro measures 158.4 x 71.9 x 7.6mm and weighs 170 grams. It has a 6.67-inch OLED FHD+ display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. There is a possibility that it may support a 120Hz refresh rate.

Moto Edge S30

While the TENAA listing mentions all the important details about the S30 Pro, it does not reveal the chipset and exact camera configurations. However, the listings do state that it has a 2.995GHz octa-core processor, which indicates it could be equipped with the Snapdragon 888+ chip. The same chip was present under the hood of the Moto Edge S30, which was unveiled in December 2021.

The listing also reveals that the S30 Pro has three cameras onboard, which suggests that its rear panel may have a dual-camera setup. The S30 Pro supports 8K video recording. Unfortunately, the images of the phone are also not available in the listing.

The Moto S30 Pro will ship with 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage. The device will run on the My UI based Android 12 OS. The device may house a 4,270mAh battery with 68.2W fast charging support. It will come in shades like black, gold, blue, white, cyan, red, silver, and gray.

Moto Edge S30 with Snapdragon 888+ SoC now starts at only ¥1,599 ($252)

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:45:50 +0000

Lenovo-owned Motorola announced the Moto Edge S30 in December 2021. It went official as the world’s most affordable smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC. Three months after its announcement, the handset is now even cheaper, thanks to a price cut.

Motorola has reduced the price of the China-exclusive Moto Edge S30 by ¥200. This price cut is applicable to all the memory configurations. Hence, the device now starts at only ¥1,599 instead of ¥1,799 for the base 6GB + 128GB variant.

At the same time, the company has also introduced a new model with 12GB RAM and 512GB. This version of the phone is officially called Moto Edge S30 Champion Edition and it is priced at ¥2,599. For a limited time, it will be sold at a discounted price tag of ¥2,499.

With that being said, here’s the price of all the memory variants.

Motorola Edge S30 China Price March 2022

6GB + 128GB – ¥1,599 ($252)
8GB + 128GB – ¥1,799 ($283)
8GB + 256GB – ¥1,999 ($315)
12GB + 256GB – ¥2,199 ($346)
12GB + 512GB – ¥2,599 ($409)

The older variants are already up for sale at new price tags. Whereas, the new 12GB + 512GB model will be available for pre-order starting March 17, followed by sale on March 28.

Talking about specifications, apart from a Snapdragon 888+ chipset, the Motorola Moto Edge comes with a 6.8-inch 144Hz FHD+ display (LCD), LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 108MP (wide) + 13MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, USB 3.1 (Type-C), MYUI 2.0 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh batttery, and 33W fast charging support.

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iQOO 9 Pro launched in India, a different iQOO 9 tags along

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:18:13 +0000

The iQOO 9 series has finally landed in India as scheduled. The lineup includes three models and two of them are different from the ones sold in China. To learn about the iQOO 9 SE, head over to coverage on the same. Here in this article, we will discuss the iQOO 9 and the iQOO 9 Pro in detail.

iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro Price and Availability in India

The iQOO 9 and the iQOO 9 Pro are up for pre-order on Amazon at the following price tags in India in Alpha/Dark Cruise and Legend (BMW M Motorsport Edition) color options.

iQOO 9

8GB + 128GB – ₹42,990
12GB + 256GB – ₹46,990

iQOO 9 Pro

8GB + 128GB – ₹64,990
12GB + 256GB – ₹69,990

Customers using ICICI Bank credit card or credit card EMI transactions are eligible for flat ₹4,000 and ₹6,000 discounts on iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro respectively. Similarly, they can also avail extra ₹3,000(non-Pro) and ₹4,000 (Pro) discounts on exchange, in addition to up to 12-month no-cost EMI.

iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro Specifications and Features

The iQOO 9 released in India is a new product altogether. On the other hand, the iQOO 9 Pro is the same as the one sold in China.

The former is powered by a Snapdragon 888+ chipset, while the latter houses the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. Either way, both come with LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, a liquid cooling system, and an intelligent display chip for MEMC as well as SDR to HDR conversion.

iQOO 9

The iQOO 9 sports a 6.56-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of FHD+ and up to 120Hz refresh rate as well as 300Hz touch sampling rate. Whereas, the iQOO 9 Pro flaunts a larger 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with a resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels (QHD+) and LTPO 2.0 technology. The screen’s refresh rate can go as low as 1Hz and as high as 120Hz. It also has support for up to 300Hz touch sampling rate.

Both phones have the same 16MP selfie camera, however, their triple rear camera systems are different. The one on the non-Pro consists of a 48MP Sony IMX598 primary sensor with gimbal OIS, a 13MP ultrawide-cum-macro snapper, and a 13MP 2x telephoto shooter. While the Pro’s camera setup comprises a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN5 primary sensor with gimbal OIS, a 50MP 150° ultra-wide unit, and a 16MP 2.5x telephoto lens.

iQOO 9 Pro

The handsets run Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 12 and support 120W fast charging, in addition to 50W wireless charging on the Pro. They come with dual SIM card slots, 5G connectivity, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC, USB Type-C, dual stereo speakers, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. But the sensor on the Pro is ultrasonic as opposed to optical on the non-pro.

Last but not least, the iQOO 9 is backed by a 4,350mAh battery, whereas the iQOO 9 Pro gets its juice from a larger 4,700mAh battery.

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OPPO Find X5, X5 Pro specifications emerge through TENAA listings

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 01:50:01 +0000

OPPO Find X5 series of smartphones will be showcased at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 tech trade show for the global audience. For China, it will be holding a dedicated unveiling event at 7 PM on Feb. 24. The Chinese manufacturer is likely to announce a couple of devices such as the Find X5 series, OPPO Pad tablet, Enco X2 TWS earbuds, and OPPO Watch 2’s new color variants. Coming back to the Find X5 series, the Find X5 and X5 Pro have appeared at TENAA today to reveal their major specifications before the official announcement.

OPPO Find X5 specifications (rumored)

The OPPO Find X5 has a 6.55-inch AMOLED flat display that offers an FHD+ resolution and it is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 888 (or 888+) chipset. It may come with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of native storage.

It has a 32-megapixel front camera, which could be a Sony IMX615 lens. It features a 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 13-megapixel rear cameras system, which includes two Sony IMX766 lenses for main and ultrawide snappers and a 13-megapixel Samsung telephoto camera. It has a 2,340mAh (rated value) dual-cell battery. Reports have revealed that it will pack a 4,800mAh (typical value) combined capacity battery.

OPPO Find X5 and Find X5 Pro renders by Winfuture.de

OPPO Find X5 Pro specifications (rumored)

The OPPO Find X5 Pro has a 6.7-inch AMOLED curved-edge screen that offers a QHD+ resolution. The 2.99GHz chip mentioned in its TENAA listing seems to be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip. In China, it will come with 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of built-in storage.

It will be equipped with a 32-megapixel selfie snapper and a 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 13-megapixel triple camera unit. Past reports have revealed that it will feature a Sony IMX709 front camera, and its rear shell will have a pair of OIS-enabled Sony IMX766 lenses for main and ultrawide cameras along with a Samsung S5K3M5 telephoto camera. TENAA mentions that it has a 2,440mAh (rated value) dual-cell battery. Previous reports have revealed that it will be backed by a 5,000mAh (typical value) combined capacity battery.

The Find X5 series is expected to carry support for 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. It is expected to run on Android 12 OS and ColorOS 12.1. Both phones have an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

iQOO 9, 9 Pro, 9 SE price in India tipped before rumored launch

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 03:14:03 +0000

iQOO is expected to take off covers from the iQOO 9 series of flagship phones on Feb. 23 in India. The company is expected to confirm the launch date in the next few days. PassionateGeekz recently tipped vital information on the configurations and color options of the iQOO 9 lineup. Now, it has leaked the pricing of the iQOO 9 5G, iQOO 9 Pro 5G, and iQOO 9 SE 5G.

Fresh information reveals that the iQOO 9 SE 5G will be priced between Rs 35,000 (~$465) and Rs 40,000 (~$531) in India. Even popular YouTuber Technical Guruji had claimed that this device will start at Rs 35,000 (~$465). The iQOO 9 SE is expected to arrive as an affordable flagship, which will allow it to rival the likes of OnePlus 9RT, Xiaomi 11T Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G.

iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro Indian variants

The iQOO 9 SE appears that it will be a rebadged version of the Snapdragon 888 powered iQOO Neo 5s, which was announced in December last year in China. It may come 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants and colors like Space Fusion and Sunset Sierra.

Coming to the Snapdragon 888 Plus powered iQOO 9 5G, the new leak claims that it will be priced between Rs 43,000 (~$571) and Rs 47,000 (~$624). It may come in some variants as the iQOO 9 SE and colors like Legend and Alpha. This device is said to be rebranded edition of China’s iQOO 8 5G from 2021.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered iQOO 9 Pro 5G is said to be a tweaked version of the same-named device that was unveiled in January in China. It is speculated to cost between Rs 55,000 (~$730) and Rs 58,000 (~$770). It may come in 8 GB RAM + 256 GB and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants and Legend and Dark Cruise colors.

iQOO 9 series India launch date, variants, color options, and sale date tipped

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:49:04 +0000

It was recently confirmed by iQOO that it will be launching three smartphones namely, iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro, and iQOO 9 SE soon in India. iQOO India is expected to soon confirm the launch date of the iQOO 9 lineup. A fresh leak by PassionateGeekz has leaked the launch date, variants, color options, and sale date of the iQOO 9 lineup for India.

iQOO 9 series India launch date, sale date

iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro India varaints

The report states that the iQOO 9 5G, iQOO 9 Pro 5G, iQOO 9 SE 5G will be launching at 12 pm (local time) on Feb. 23 in India. It further mentions that all three devices will be available for purchase starting from March 2.

iQOO 9, 9 Pro, 9 SE variants, color options for India

The iQOO 9 5G is expected to arrive in two variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It is expected to arrive in colors like Legend and Alpha. Reports have revealed that it will be rebranded version of China’s iQOO 8 5G from last year.

The iQOO 9 Pro 5G is likely to arrive in two configurations such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It may come in Legend and Dark Cruise color variants. The iQOO 9 Pro 5G for India is likely to be the same device that debuted in China last month.

The iQOO 9 SE 5G is tipped to arrive in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It may come in colors like Space Fusion and Sunset Sierra. It is said to be a rebranded version of the iQOO Neo 5s smartphone that debuted in China back in December 2021.

Black Shark 5 series launch teased, likely to debut in February

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:00:18 +0000

Black Shark 5 series will be launching soon in China. Reports have claimed that the lineup includes two models such as Black Shark 5 and Black Shark 5 Pro. Today, the company rolled out the teaser of the Black Shark 5 series, which indicates that it may go official es early as February in China.

The official teaser reveals that the Black Shark 5 lineup will be arriving with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. A past report revealed that the vanilla model is codenamed Katyusha, while the Pro model is codenamed as Patriot. The model number of the vanilla variant is said to be KTUS-A0.

Black Shark 5 teaser

Recent reports have claimed that the Black Shark 5 will be equipped with a Samsung E4 AMOLED panel that offers an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 720Hz touch sampling rate. The device is likely to be driven by a 4,600mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. It is likely to be fueled by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset.

On the other hand, the Black Shark 5 Pro may come with a bigger 6.8-inch AMOLED Quad HD+ display that offers a 144hz refresh rate. It could be packed with a larger 5,000mAh battery that supports 120W rapid charging. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is expected to power the Black Shark 5 Pro. Both models are likely to run on the latest Android 12 OS.

The Black Shark 5 series will be facing competition from other gaming smartphones such as Nubia REDMAGIC 7 lineup and Lenovo Legion Y90. The Nubia and Lenovo gaming phones are expected to debut in February or March.

iQOO 9, 9 Pro Indian variants’ specifications tipped

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:20:02 +0000

iQOO will be soon confirming the iQOO 9 series launch date for India. The landing page of the iQOO 9 lineup is already live on the company’s website. Ahead of the launch, tipster Yogesh Brar and YouTuber Utsav Techie have shared the major specs of the iQOO 9 series.

iQOO 9 specifications (rumored)

According to Utsav Techie, the iQOO 9 Indian variant will be arriving with a 6.56-inch AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, 10-bit colors, and an independent display chip. The Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset will power the device with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The device will offer Android 12 out-of-the-box experience. While it is expected to arrive with 120W fast charging, there is no word on its battery size. The rear side of the device will feature a 48-megapixel (main, with gimbal OIS) + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) + 13-megapixel triple camera unit. The leak has no information on its front camera. The device is expected to arrive with an aggressive price tag in the country.

iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro India varaints

iQOO 9 Pro specifications (rumored)

Tipster Yogesh revealed that the iQOO 9 Pro will feature a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset will power the device with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB storage. The device is likely to feature LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The iQOO 9 Pros rear camera setup is expected to include a 50-megapixel camera, a 2x telephoto camera, and an ultrawide lens. The device is expected to arrive with support for gimbal OIS. It will house a 4,700mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging and it will run on Android 12 OS.

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Black Shark 5 key specifications tipped, reveals Snapdragon 888+, 144Hz display and more

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 03:24:56 +0000

Black Shark 5 series of gaming smartphones are in the works. The lineup is likely to include the Black Shark 5 (codenamed Katyusha) and Black Shark 5 Pro (codenamed Patriot). The former has been with model number KTUS-A0 model number at China’s MIIT certification site recently. Now, Chinese tipster Panda is Bald has shared some key specifications of the vanilla model.

According to the tipster, the Black Shark 5 will be featuring a Samsung E4 AMOLED display that offers a 1080p resolution. It will also offer a 120Hz refresh rate and a 720Hz touch sampling rate. The tipster did not mention the exact screen size of the device.

The Black Shark 5 is said to be equipped with a 4,600mAh battery, which will carry support for 120W fast charging. The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset.

Black Shark 4S Pro

To recollect, the Black Shark 4S Pro that debuted in October last year came with a 6.67-inch AMOLED E4 FHD+ 144Hz display, SD888+ chip, and a 4,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging. Hence, it appears the standard Black Shark 5 may borrow some of its specs from the Black Shark 4S Pro.

As far as the Black Shark 5 Pro is concerned, it is expected to arrive with a 6.8-inch AMOLED QHD+ 144Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, a 5,000mAh battery, and 120W fast charging. Both devices are expected to run on JOYUI based Android 12 OS. The camera capabilities of the Black Shark 5 duo are under the wraps.

The Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro were announced in March last year. Hence, it is likely that the Black Shark 5 series of gaming phones may go official in March 2022. A recent report claimed that Tencent Group will acquire the Black Shark brand.

Moto Edge S30 exceeds 170,000 pre-orders, goes on sale tomorrow in China

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 02:23:17 +0000

On Dec. 9, Motorola unveiled the Moto Edge X30 and Edge S30 smartphones in China. In the first sale of the X30, which was carried out on Dec. 15 in China, Motorola sold 10,000 units of the smartphone in less than 3 minutes. As it is known, the X30 debuted as the world’s first phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. As far as the Edge S30 is concerned, it has been available for pre-orders in the home market since Dec. 15. The handset is scheduled to go on sale tomorrow (Dec. 21). Today, Lenovo General Manger Chen Jin for the mobile division confirmed that JD.com has received over 170,000 pre-orders of the Edge S30.

Motorola Edge S30 pricing

The Edge S30 comes in four models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 1,999 Yuan (~$313), 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 2,199 Yuan (~$345), 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for 2,399 Yuan (~$376), and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for 2,399 Yuan (~$376). It comes in colors Phantom Black and Glacier Blue.

Moto Edge S30 specifications and features

The Moto Edge S30 has a 6.8-inch FHD+ LCD panel that offers a 144Hz refresh rate and a 576Hz touch sampling rate. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The handset has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and its rear camera setup has a 108-megapixel main snapper, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

Moto Edge S30

The Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset is present at the helm of the S30. It comes with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The device runs on My UX 3.0 flavored Android 12 OS. To keep the lights on, it has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

The Edge S30 is a rebranded version of the Moto G200, which debuted last month in the European markets. A recent report claimed that the Moto G200 will be heading to India in Q1 2022.

Alleged OPPO Fold’s Geekbench listing spotted with Snapdragon 888, 12GB RAM

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 01:08:44 +0000

OPPO is reportedly working on its first foldable smartphone. it is speculated that the OPPO device with model number PEUM00 that was recently spotted at the TENAA certification platform could be OPPO’s upcoming foldable phone. Now, the OPPO PEUM00 device has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site with some of its key specifications.

The Geekbench listing reveals that the OPPO PEUM00 is powered by Qualcomm’s chipset that is codenamed as ‘Lahaina.’ The base frequency of the chip has a base frequency of 1.80GHz. These clues indicate that the PEUM00 OPPO phone could be powered by the Snapdragon 888 or 888 Plus chipset.

The listing further reveals that the OPPO PEUM00 is equipped with Android 12 and 12 GB of RAM. It has scored 4582 points in the single-core test and 14371 points in the multi-core test.

Several reports have claimed that OPPO’s first foldable smartphone codenamed as ‘Peacock’ may debut this month. The device is likely to sport an inward folding design. It is expected to come with an 8-inch OLED LTPO panel that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. Its cover display may sport curved edges and a punch-hole design. It is likely to support a 60Hz refresh rate. It may offer ColorOS 12 out-of-the-box experience.

The triple camera unit of the device may feature a 50-megapixel Sony IMX776 primary camera, a 16-megapixel Sony IMX481 lens, and a 13-megapixel Samsung S5K3M5 camera. For selfies, it has a 32-megapixel camera, but it isn’t clear whether the camera will be on the cover display or inside the device. It may house a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 65W fast charging.

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AnTuTu’s November list for best performing flagship phones released

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:01:19 +0000

AnTuTu has rolled out its list for the best performing flagship for November 2021. The entire list is populated with Snapdragon 888 Plus and Snapdragon 888 powered smartphones. Topping the chart is the Black Shark 4S Pro for the second month in a row with a benchmarking score of 875,382. Second one on the listing is the Nubia RedMagic 6S Pro with 852,719 scores. The third one on the list is the iQOO 8 Pro is placed third with a score of 846,663.

The top three phones are powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform. The next three phones on the list are Black Shark 4 Pro, which features the Snapdragon 888, followed by the Vivo X70 Pro+ with Snapdragon 888 Plus, and the ASUS ROG Phone 5s with the Snapdragon 888 Plus.

The remaining four phones on the list are powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC. The seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth spots are occupied by iQOO 8, Lenovo Legion Duel 2 Pro, OPPO Find X3 Pro, and Realme GT 5G.

The top 10 list of best forming high-end phones have Snapdragon 778G powered phones occupying the top 6 places. These include iQOO Z5 with 566,438 scores, OPPO K9s 5G with 536,265 scores, and Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G with 534,739 scores, Xiaomi Civi, Honor 50 Pro, and Honor 50.

The OPPO Reno6 5G with Dimensity 900 is placed seventh. The Huawei Nova 9 and Nova 9 Pro 4G phones with Snapdragon 778G have acquired eighth and ninth spots. The last one on the list is the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ with Dimensity 920 SoC.

Moto G200 India launch tipped, launch likely in December

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 07:48:17 +0000

Last week, Motorola unveiled a slew of smartphones such as Moto G200, Moto G71, Moto G51, Moto G41, and Moto G31. A recent report claimed that the Lenovo-owned company will release the G71, G51, and G41 phones in India. Now, a tipster has claimed that the Moto G200 will be also released in the country.

According to tipster Debayan Roy, a new Motorola smartphone with Snapdragon 888+ is launching soon in India. He first claimed that this phone, which appears to be the Moto G200, will launch on Nov.30 in the country. Later, the tipster released another tweet stating that the India launch of the G200 has been delayed. Hence, it won’t be launching on Nov. 30.

He has now claimed that the Moto G200 will debut in India in the first or second week of December. It remains to be seen whether the phone will carry the G200 moniker or the Edge branding.

Moto G200

Moto G200 specifications and price

The Moto G200 has a 6.8-inch LCD FHD+ that offers a 144Hz refresh rate. It comes preinstalled with Android 11 OS. The Snapdragon 888+ chipset powers the Moto G200 with 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The device comes with 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The G200 has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and a 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The phone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It is priced at €449 (~$507; ~Rs 37,650) in Europe.

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Moto Edge S30 scores nearly 860K on AnTuTu with Snapdragon 888 Plus

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 03:45:19 +0000

Lenovo’s General Manager for Mobile Phone Business Department, Chen Jin has shared a screengrab of an AnTuTu listing of the upcoming Moto Edge S30 flagship phone. The screenshot does not directly mention the moniker of the device, but the XT2175-2 model number confirms that it is indeed the upcoming flagship phone from Motorola. The XT2175-2 phone has recently been certified by the TENAA and 3C certification sites of China and is expected to launch in December with another flagship named Moto Edge X.

On AnTuTu, the Moto Edge S30 scored 858,852 points. The reason why it managed to score such a high score is that it is powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. As can be seen in the screenshot, the Edge S30 scored 211,442 in the CPU test, 329,336 in the GPU test, 145,057 in the memory test, and 173,017 in the UX test. Reports have revealed that the smartphone will be released with the Moto G200 moniker in the global markets.

Moto Edge S30 specifications

The Moto Edge S30 has a 6.78-inch LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution. It is expected to carry support for a 144Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it will feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and its rear camera setup may include a 108-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth assist sensor.

Moto Edge S30 TENAA images

The Snapdragon 888+ SoC powered Edge S30 may come with up to 12 GB of RAM. The handset may offer users up to 512 GB of native storage. It may house a 4,700mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It comes preinstalled with Android 11. There is no information on the pricing of the device.

Moto Edge X, Edge S30 full specifications, images appear at TENAA

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 03:31:11 +0000

Motorola is expected to announce two flagship phones in December in China. It appears that these devices could be the Moto Edge S30 and Edge X smartphones. Both models have received certification from the TENAA authority of China.

Moto Edge S30 specifications

The Motorola phone with XT2175-2 model number that has appeared at TENAA is expected to launch as the Moto Edge S30. This phone is likely to release in global markets with the Moto G200 moniker. The device measures 168 x 75.5 x 8.8mm and weighs 202 grams. It has a 6.78-inch LCD FHD+ display that reportedly supports a 144Hz refresh rate. It seems to be powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset and 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM. It is expected to arrive in 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB storage choices.

Moto Edge S30 TENAA images

The Edge S30 rear side features a 108-megapixel triple camera unit. It is equipped with other features like a 4,700mAh battery, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and Android 11. Its 3C certification has suggested that it may carry support for 33W fast charging.

Moto Edge X specifications

The Motorola handset with XT2201-2 model number that has been certified by TENAA is expected to launch in China with the Moto Edge X moniker. It is likely to be called Motorola Edge 30 Ultra in other markets. The smartphone measures 163 x 75.49 x 8.4mm and weighs 201 grams. It houses a 6.67-inch OLED screen that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It is likely to debut as one of the first phones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset. It will be assisted by 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage.

Moto Edge XTENAA iamges

The device features a 60-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. It has other features such as a 4,700mAh rated battery, 68W fast charging, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, and Android 11 OS.

Black Shark 4S Pro spotted at AnTuTu with Snapdragon 888 Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and more

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 03:26:23 +0000

Black Shark will be announcing the Black Shark 4S gaming flagship phone tomorrow in China. Speculations are rife that the company may also unveil the Black Shark 4S Pro alongside it. Ahead of the launch, AnTuTu shared a screenshot of an upcoming Black Shark phone with a KSR-A1 model number. The benchmarking platform speculated that this device could be the Black Shark 4S Pro.

According to AnTuTu, the Black Shark KSR-A1 smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus. The SoC is coupled with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of built-in storage.

Black Shark 4S Pro AnTuTu

As can be seen in the screenshot, the handset scored 216996 in the CPU test, 319,912 points in the GPU test, 189,260 in the memory test, and 161,566 in the UX test. These scores have allowed the KSR-A1 to record a very impressive score of 887,734 on AnTuTu.

AnTuTu claims that the Black Shark 4S Pro will come equipped with an enhanced UFS 3.1 + SSD disk array system, which will allow it to offer better read and write speeds than the traditional UFS 3.1. Black Shark recently confirmed that the Black Shark 4S series will feature the same display as its predecessor. Hence, it is likely that the 4S Pro may sport a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that offers a 144Hz refresh rate.

The Black Shark 4S Pro is likely to come with support for 120W fast charging. However, it is unclear whether Smartbox will retain the 4,500mAh battery, which was made available on its predecessor. For photography, the 4S Pro may feature a 20-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.

Black Shark 4S is launching on October 13

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 03:27:05 +0000

Recent reports have revealed that Black Shark is working on the Black Shark 4S and Black Shark 4S Pro as updated versions for the Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro phones that were made official earlier this year. Today, the company revealed through its Weibo handle that the Black Shark 4S will be debuting at 3 PM (local time) on Oct. 13 in China.

The below-shown poster only mentions the arrival of the Black Shark 4S. However, it is likely that the company may also unleash a Pro variant alongside it. A closer look at the poster reveals that the Black Shark 4S is equipped with a horizontally aligned triple camera unit like the predecessor series. The company is yet to confirm the key specs of the smartphone.

The Black Shark 4S Pro is rumored to feature a 144Hz refresh rate display, the latest Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform, and 120W fast charging support. To recollect, the Black Shark 4 Pro was powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC.

It is also rumored to arrive with a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. Probably, it will feature the same triple camera system that was made available on the Black Shark 4 Pro.

It is likely that the Black Shark 4S may also feature a 144Hz display and 120W rapid charging. The Black Shark 4 was powered by the Snapdragon 870. It is unclear which SoC will be fueling the 4S. It may retain the same 48-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit that was offered on the Black Shark 4.

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Black Shark 4S Pro may feature Snapdragon 888+, 144Hz display

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 02:44:02 +0000

It was revealed in the previous month by a China-based MOBA game that Black Shark will be announcing the Black Shark 4S and Black Shark 4S Pro gaming smartphones soon. A reliable tipster from China has shared the key specs of the Black Shark 4S Pro model.

As per the tipster, the Black Shark 4S Pro will be driven by the Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform. It will be equipped with a display that produces a 144Hz refresh rate. The handset will carry support for 120W fast charging. The rumor mill is yet to reveal the specs of the Black Shark 4S.

The Black Shark 4S and 4S Pro will be arriving as an updated version of the Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro models that went official in March in China. The upcoming 4S models are likely to borrow most of the specs that were made available on the Black Shark 4 lineup.

Black Shark 4 Pro

Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro specifications

The Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro features a 6.67-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ 144Hz display and a 20-megapixel selfie camera. The vanilla model has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit, whereas the Pro model has a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) triple camera system.

The Snapdragon 870 chip powers the Black Shark 4, whereas the Pro model is fueled by the Snapdragon 888v SoC. The series offers up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of built-in storage. Both models have a 4,500mAh battery, which carries support for 120W rapid charging. These phones offer other features like physical pop-up gaming trigger buttons, Joy UI-based Android 11 OS, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Vivo X70 series India launch tipped, one variant to be skipped

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 03:00:44 +0000

Last week, Vivo unveiled the Vivo X70 series of smartphones such as the Vivo X70, X70 Pro, and X70 Pro+. The Chinese manufacturer is also expected to release the X70 lineup in India by the last week of this month. Now, tipster Yogesh Brar has collaborated with MySmartPrice to reveal the launch date of the X70 series for India. At the same time, a report by Money Control has claimed that the country will not be receiving all three X70 series handsets.

According to the tipster, the X70 series will be announced on Sept. 30 in India. This indicates that the company may soon start teasing the X70 lineup in India through its social platforms. The tipster added that India will be treated with only two X70 series models.

Money Control reported that Vivo will be skipping the vanilla Vivo X70 in India. In other words, the country will be receiving only the Vivo X70 Pro and X70 Pro+. Previous reports have claimed that the X70 Pro could be priced at Rs 49,990 (~$680) and the Pro+ may cost Rs 69,990 (~$952).

Vivo X70 Pro, X70 Pro+ specifications

The Vivo X70 Pro has a 6.56-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, whereas the Vivo X70 Pro+ houses a 6.78-inch QHD+ 120Hz display. Both handsets feature a curved edge AMOLED panel with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The X70 Pro may arrive in India with the Dimensity 1200 chipset, whereas the Pro+ will feature the Snapdragon 888 Plus chip. These handsets may come with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage.

The X70 Pro duo may feature a front camera of 32-megapixel. The X70 Pro may come with a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX766V) + 12-megapixel (portrait) + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) + 8-megapixe (telephoto) quad-camera unit, whereas the X70 Pro+ may house a 50-megapixel (Samsung GN1) + 48-megapixel (Sony IMX598, ultrawide) + 12-megapixel (portrait) + 8-megapixel (telephoto) quad-camera unit.

The X70 Pro may draw power from a 4,450mAh battery and it may support 44W fast charging, while the X70 Pro+ may come with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 55W fast charging.

Vivo X70 Pro+ Indian variant spotted at Google Play Console ahead of launch

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:29:10 +0000

Vivo X70 Pro+ flagship phones were announced along with the Vivo X70 and Vivo X70 Pro last week in China. The Chinese manufacturer is expected to announce the X70 series in India this month. It appears that its arrival is close at hand as the X70 Pro+ has surfaced in the database of Google Play Console today.

The model number of the Chinese version of the Vivo X70 Pro+ is V2145A. The device that has been spotted at the Play Console has a different V2114 model number. This device was spotted with Vivo X70 Pro+ in the IMEI database.

vivo X70 Pro Plus (Indian variant) visits Google Play Console listing. Launch imminent.#vivo #vivoX70ProPlus pic.twitter.com/JNRqwdMu19

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) September 14, 2021

This V2114 handset has been spotted at other places like the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Geekbench benchmarking site. The Play Console listing of the Vivo X70 Pro+ states it has Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC, 12 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. Its other specifications are known since it has already launched in China.

Vivo X70 Pro+ specifications

The Vivo X70 Pro+ has a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED panel that delivers a Quad HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 888+ powered phone features 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB / 512 GB of storage, and a 4,500mAh battery that supports 55W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

Vivo X70 Pro Plus

The X70 Pro+ has a front camera of 32-megapixel. Its rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens with micro-gimbal stabilization, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, and an 8-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. It offers other features like Android 11 OS, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, and a Vivo V1 chip.

Vivo X70 Pro+ specifications emerge through TENAA appearance

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 02:36:01 +0000

The Vivo X70 Pro appeared with its entire specifications at TENAA yesterday. The vanilla X70 has also surfaced at the Chinese certification site. Now, the Vivo X70 Pro+ flagship has made its way to TENAA to reveal all its major specs.

Vivo X70 Pro+ specifications

The Vivo phone with the V2145A model number that has appeared at TENAA is the upcoming Vivo X70 Pro+. The device measures 164.54 x 75.21 x 8.9mm and weighs 209 grams. It features a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel that delivers a QHD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels. It has a 4,430mAh battery that is likely to carry support for 55W fast charging. Rumors suggest that it may carry support for 50W wireless charging.

The 3GHz octa-core processor that fuels the X70 Pro+ could be the Snapdragon 888 Plus chip. It is likely to arrive in China in 8 GB and 12 GB RAM variants and storage choices such as 256 GB and 512 GB.

Vivo X70 Pro Plus

For selfies, it has a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel main camera, which could be a Samsung GN1 lens. It is assisted by a 48-megapixel camera, which could be a Sony IMX598 lens with micro-gimbal stabilization. The third lens is a 12-megapixel camera, which could be a telephoto snapper with 2x optical zoom and OIS support. The quad-camera setup also includes an 8-megapixel periscope zoom lens that is speculated to offer 5x optical zoom, 60x digital zoom, and OIS. The X70 Pro+ will carry support for 8K video recording.

The X70 Pro+ runs on Android 11 OS. For security, it has an in-display fingerprint scanner. A recent leak claimed that it will arrive in colors like orange (leather), blue (leather), and black (AG glass). The X70, X70 Pro, and X70 Pro+ are scheduled to launch on Sept. 9 in China.

Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro specifications, images leaked before September 6 launch

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 03:48:14 +0000

Earlier this year, Nubia announced the Red Magic 6, Red Magic 6 Pro, and Red Magic 6R gaming smartphones in China. The Red Magic 6 series was also made available in global markets. Last month, the company confirmed that it will be announcing the Red Magic 6S Pro powered by the latest Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset on Sept. 6 in China. Before the official announcement, the handset has appeared in the database of the TENAA certification site with full specifications and images.

Red Magic 6S Pro specifications

The Nubia NX669J-S smartphone that has bagged 3C and TENAA certifications is expected to break cover as the Red Magic 6S Pro in China. It has a massive 6.8-inch OLED screen that offers 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution and an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

The Snapdragon 888 Plus power phone will come with 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage. It will boot to Red Magic UI-based Android 11 OS.

Nubia Red Magic 6s Pro TENAA images

For photography, it has an 8-megapixel selfie camera and a 64-megapixel triple camera unit. The exact battery capacity is not mentioned in the listing. It is likely to feature the same 4,500mAh battery that came with the Chinese edition of the Red Magic 6 Pro. The 3C listing of the device had revealed that it may carry support for 120W fast charging.

The company has already confirmed that its display will offer a 720Hz touch sampling rate and a 7.4ms response rate. For heat dissipation, it will be equipped with an aerospace-grade cooling system. For gaming, it will feature 450Hz dual gaming trigger shoulder buttons.

Purported Meizu 18s, 18s Pro, and M172Q have bagged 3C certification

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 01:45:05 +0000

A couple of new Meizu phones with model numbers such as M172Q, M182Q, and M192Q have received the 3C certification authority of China. The 3C listings have revealed the charging capabilities of these Meizu phones.

It is speculated that the M182Q and M192Q Meizu phones will be launching in the Chinese market as the Meizu 18s and Meizu 18s Pro. Their 3C listings reveal the vanilla model may carry support for 36W fast charging, whereas the Pro model is likely to carry support for 40W rapid charging.

The M172Q Meizu phone is likely to arrive with a 30W fast charging. At present, there is no word on the identity of the device. Some reports claim that it may come equipped with the Snapdragon 870 chipset, but there is no official confirmation on it.

Meizu 18s, 18s Pro specifications (Rumored)

TENAA images of Meizu 18s

The Meizu 18s has a 6.2-inch AMOLED QHD+ display, whereas the Meizu 18s Pro features a 6.7-inch AMOLED QHD+ screen. Both smartphones are likely to feature Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset, 8 GB / 12 GB, and 128 GB / 256 GB storage. The 18s may feature a 3.910mAh battery, whereas the 18s Pro may come with a 4,410mAh battery.

TENAA images of Meizu 18s Pro

For selfies, the vanilla variant has a 16-megapixel front camera, while the Pro model will be sporting a 44-megapixel front camera. The back panel of the 18s may sport a 64-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel triple camera unit. On the other side, the Pro model could be equipped with a 50-megapixel + 32-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 0.3-megapixel quad-camera setup.

Alleged Meizu 18s, 18s Pro with full specifications, images spotted at TENAA

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 06:06:55 +0000

Meizu unveiled the Snapdragon 888 SoC-powered Meizu 18 and Meizu 18 Pro in March this year in China. A recent report claimed that the Chinese manufacturer is gearing to announce another flagship this year with specs more powerful than the Meizu 18 series. Today, upcoming Meizu smartphones with M182Q and M192Q were spotted at the TENAA certification site with full specifications and images. Since they are packed with flagship specs, these devices may release in China as Meizu 18s and Meizu 18s Pro, respectively.

Meizu 18s, Meizu 18s Pro specifications (Rumored)

The M182Q Meizu phone has 162.4 x 69.2 x 8.18mm dimensions and it weighs 162 grams. It may release in colors like gray, blue, and white in China. The handset has a 6.2-inch AMOLED screen that produces a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels. It has a front camera of 20-megapixel, and its rear camera setup comprises a 64-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel triple camera unit. It is backed by a 3,910mAh rated battery.

TENAA images of the purported Meizu 18s

On the other side, the M192Q Meizu handset is a bigger device measuring 162.5 x 73 x 8.1mm. It weighs 189 grams. It is likely to arrive in colors like silver, blue, and white in the home market. The device will flaunt a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that offers a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels. The M192Q has a 44-megapixel front-facing camera, and it has a 50-megapixel + 32-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 0.3-megapixel quad-camera unit on the back. It houses a 4,410mAh battery.

TENAA images of the purported Meizu 18s Pro

The 2.95GHz octa-core processor, which appears to be the latest Snapdragon 888 Plus fuels the Meizu M182Q and M192Q smartphones. Both handsets run on Android 11 OS, and they offer 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM. When it comes to storage, both handsets are expected to arrive in 128 GB and 256 GB options. For security, the new Meizu phones will come equipped with an in-scree fingerprint scanner.

Leaked Vivo X70 series specs mentions an Exynos 1080 chipset, 120Hz refresh rate, and more

Habeeb Onawole — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 17:31:28 +0000

It has been reported that the Vivo X70 series will launch next month although Vivo is yet to announce a date. The manufacturer is expected to unveil three models at first – the Vivo X70, Vivo X70 Pro, and the Vivo X70 Pro+. Ahead of the launch of the phones, key specifications have been revealed in a leak and they contain some interesting details.

The specifications were posted on Weibo by the leaker that goes by Bald Panda. He also mentions the colors the phones will be available in.

Vivo X70

The Vivo X70, which will be the cheapest of them all, will have a 6.56-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1080p resolution. Vivo will ship the phone with a Dimensity 1200 processor but will also announce an Exynos 1080 version later.

For the cameras, there will be three – a 40MP primary camera and two 12MP/13MP sensors. The Vivo X70 gets a slightly bigger 4400mAh battery capacity that supports 44W fast charging, an upgrade from the 33W of the Vivo X60.

The phone will also have a Z-axis motor, a single punch hole, and an infrared scanner. Its dimensions are given as 158.5 x 73.4 x 8 millimeters and its weight is 185 grams. The Vivo X70 will be available in three colors – black, white, and aurora. The aurora variant will have an AG finish.

Vivo X70 Pro

The Vivo X70 Pro will have the same screen size, resolution, and refresh rate as the standard model. It will also have the same 4400mAh battery capacity and support for 44W fast charging.

Vivo will ship the phone with the Exynos 1080 processor. It will also have four rear cameras – a 50MP main camera, two 12MP/13MP sensors with one of them having 2x optical zoom, and an 8MP periscope camera with 5x optical zoom.

While the Vivo X70 Pro is bigger in terms of its dimensions (160.5 x 75.5 x 7.7 mm), it is lighter at 181 grams. It will be available in the same colors as the Vivo X70.

Vivo X70 Pro+

The X70 Pro+ is the top model of the series and its specifications reveal that. Its display is bigger at 6.78-inches but the 10-bit screen has its resolution has been bumped up to 2K. It also has a 120Hz LTPO refresh rate.

Vivo is shipping the phone with the Snapdragon 888 Plus processor and it will get a slightly bigger 4500mAh battery that has support for 55W fast wired charging, and 50W fast wireless charging. It will also have an IP68 rating.

There are also four cameras on the back of the phone. The main camera is the 50MP Samsung GN1 sensor and it comes along with a 48MP IMX598 sensor, a 12MP camera, and an 8MP periscope camera with 5x optical zoom. Its dimensions are given as 165 x 75.5 x 9 millimeters but its weight wasn’t revealed. Vivo will launch the phone in three colors – Black (AG finish), Orange (vegetarian leather), and blue (plain leather).

iQOO 8 Pro Indian variant spotted with key specs, September launch likely

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 01:00:07 +0000

Last week, an iQOO phone with model number I2019 was spotted in the IMEI database. The listing revealed that it may debut in the Indian market with the iQOO 8 moniker. Fresh information reveals that the Indian variant of the iQOO 8 has appeared at the Google Play Console. These listings suggest that the company may soon unveil the iQOO 8 series of flagship phones in India.

The Google Play Console of the Vivo I2017 does not mention its marketing name. However, the presence of the Snapdragon 888 Plus (mentioned as SM8350) is a clear giveaway that the Vivo I2017 is the Indian variant of the iQOO 8 Pro. The listing further reveals that the iQOO 8 Pro has a Full HD+ display with a punch-hole design. It has 12 GB of RAM, and it runs on Android 11 OS.

#Vivo #iQOO8Pro ( Indian Variant) I2017 Spotted on Google Play console listings! launch expected!

– 6.78" 2K Curved E5 sAMOLED, LTPO, 120hz refresh rate, DC dimming
– Snapdragon 888 / 8GB Ram
– Android 11 based on Funtouch OS 11.1#iQOO8 https://t.co/jfkS82xilA pic.twitter.com/1jbMWEjglb

— Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) August 24, 2021

It can be said based on a recent leak that the iQOO 8 series may debut by mid-September in India. The specifications of the iQOO 8 and 8 Pro are already known since these phones have already been launched in China.

iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro specifications

The iQOO 8 houses a 6.56-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz flat screen. On the other hand, the Pro model features a 6.78-inch AMOLED QHD+ 120Hz LTPO display with curved edges. The iQOO 8 and 8 Pro are powered by the Snapdragon 888 and Snapdragon 888+, respectively. Both models offer up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The iQOO 8 has a 50-megapixel (main) + 13-megapixel (telephoto) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) triple camera unit. On the other side, the Pro variant has a 50-megapixel (main with gaming stabilization) + 16-megapixel (telephoto) + 48-megapixel (ultrawide) triple camera unit. The iQOO 8 duo is fitted with a 16-megapixel front camera. The iQOO 8 has a 4,350mAh battery, while the iQOO 8 Pro houses a 4,500mAh. battery. Both models support 120W charging. The Pro model also offers 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.

iQOO 8 Pro Google Play Console spotted, global launch seems imminent

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:51:24 +0000

Earlier this month, iQOO unveiled the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro flagship phones. While the vanilla has the Snapdragon 888 chip, the Pro features the more powerful the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. It appears that the iQOO 8 Pro could be heading soon to the global markets as it has appeared on the Google Play Console and Google Supported Devices list.

Android phones that are released in China do not feature Google apps and services. Hence, they do not need any Google certification. The appearance of the iQOO 8 Pro at Google Play Console is a good hint that its global launch is imminent.

#iQOO8Pro Spotted on Google Play console listings! launch imminent

– 6.78" 2K Curved E5 sAMOLED, LTPO, 120hz refresh rate, DC dimming
– Snapdragon 888 / 12GB Ram
– Android 11 based on origin OS#iQOO8 #Vivo pic.twitter.com/GfCzKuDDpy

— Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) August 23, 2021

At the Play Console, the iQOO 8 Pro is listed with SM8350 Qualcomm chip, which is nothing but the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. The listing further mentions that it has a Full HD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) display, 12 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. Recently, a tipster claimed that the iQOO 8 will be launching in India in September. Probably, the company may start teasing the arrival of the iQOO 8 lineup in different markets in the coming month.

iQOO 8 Pro specifications

The iQOO 8 Pro has a 6.78-inch AMOLED curved edge screen that offers a Quad HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. The Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC powered ships with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It runs on iQOO UI based Android 11 OS.

iQOO 8 Pro

It has a front camera of 16-megapixel, and its rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 16-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 48-megapixel ultrawide snapper. It has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.

Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro launch date confirmed, key features revealed

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 04:02:49 +0000

Nubia announced the Red Magic 6 and Red Magic 6 Prov in March in China. It was followed by the launch of the more affordable Red Magic 6R in May. Recently, a new Nubia phone model number NX699J-S was certified by the 3C authority of China. Its appearance suggested that the company could be gearing up to launch a new Red Magic branded gaming phone. Today, the Chinese firm officially confirmed that it will be unleashing the Red Magic 6S Pro at 3 PM (local time) on Sept. 6 in China.

The official poster released by the brand some of the key features of the Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro. It reveals that the phone will carry support for an impressive 165Hz refresh rate and it will be fueled by the Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform.

The image further reveals that it will be equipped with a triple camera unit. The 3C certification of the phone had revealed it will carry support for up to 120W fast charging. While the other details of the smartphone are under wraps, it is likely to borrow most of its other specs from the Red Magic 6 Pro. Also, it remains to be seen whether the company announces a vanilla Red Magic 6S alongside the upcoming Pro model.

Red Magic 6 Pro specifications

The Red Magic 6 Pro has a 6.8-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that offers a 165Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC, up to 18 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device runs on Red Magic UI 4.0 based Android 11 OS.

It has an 8-megapixel front camera, and its rear shell has a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. It has a 4,050mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging.

iQOO 8 India launch tipped, likely to launch in September

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 05:30:40 +0000

Earlier this month, iQOO unveiled the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro flagship phones in China. Before the launch event, an iQOO phone with model number I2019 was spotted at the IMEI database. At that time, it was speculated that it could be an Indian variant of the iQOO 8. Now, an Indian tipster has claimed that the company will be launching the iQOO 8 as early as next month in India.

According to the tipster, the iQOO 8 will be debuting in India in September. He expects the phone to go official by the middle of the month. The tweet does not clearly mention whether the iQOO 8 Pro will also break alongside the iQOO 8.

iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro

iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro specifications

The iQOO 8 has a 6.56-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz flat screen, whereas the Pro model gets a 6.78-inch AMOLED QHD+ 120Hz LTPO display with curved edges. While the former is powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC, the latter gets the more powerful Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform. The iQOO 8 series ship with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The iQOO 8 and 8 Pro features a 16-megapixel front camera. The vanilla model has a 50-megapixel (main) + 13-megapixel (telephoto) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) triple camera unit, whereas the Pro variant has a 50-megapixel (main with gaming stabilization) + 16-megapixel (telephoto) + 48-megapixel (ultrawide) triple camera unit. The iQOO 8 has a 4,350mAh battery that supports 120W charging, whereas the iQOO 8 Pro houses a 4,500mAh battery with 120W charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 bags Bluetooth SIG certification, global release could be nearing?

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:35:21 +0000

Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 debuted earlier this month as the company’s first flagship phone with an under-display camera. It was reported before its launch that the company may not release in global markets. However, soon after its launch, the handset was spotted at the Google Play Console. Now, it has received approval from the Bluetooth SIG (via). These listings suggest that the company could be planning to launch it in the global market.

The 2106118C, which is the model number of the Chinese variant of the Mi MIX 4 has been approved by the Bluetooth SIG authority. The listing mentions it runs on MIUI and supports Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. The Bluetooth certification does not necessarily mean that the device is heading to global markets, but the possibility cannot be ruled out.

The Mi MIX 4 that debuted in China does not feature Google Mobile Services (GMS) since it is banned in the country. Therefore, the company does not need to acquire Google Play Console certification to release its devices in China. Now that it has been spotted at Play Console, it does hint that it may arrive in global markets. Hopefully, newer reports will confirm whether the company has any plans to release the Mi MIX 4 outside China.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 specifications

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 has a 6.7-inch OLED AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz screen with a 20-megapixel under-display camera and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The Snapdragon 888 Plus powers the smartphone with 12 GB of LPPDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It runs on MIUI 12.5 based Android 11.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 4

The smartphone features a 108-megapixel main camera with OIS support. It is assisted by a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens and an 8-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. It has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging and 50W wireless charging.

Honor Magic3 series goes on sale in China

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 02:55:43 +0000

On Aug. 12, Honor announced the Magic3, Magic3 Pro, and Magic3 Pro+ flagship smartphones in China. The trio debuted with Snapdragon 888 Plus and topnotch cameras. The company started receiving the pre-orders of the Magic3 series soon after its launch. As scheduled, all three phones are available for purchase in the home market starting from today.

Honor Magic3 series pricing

The Honor Magic3 with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is priced at 4,599 Yuan (~$707). Its 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage model costs 4,999 Yuan (~$769). The Magic 3 Pro’s variants such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage are priced at 5,799 Yuan (~$892) and 6,799 Yuan (~$1,045), respectively. Lastly, the Magic 3 Pro (also known as Magic 3 Pro Ultimate Edition) with 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage costs 7,999 Yuan (~$1,230).

Honor Magic 3 and Magic 3 Pro

These Chinese edition phones are also available for purchase through Giztop. At the launch, the company will be soon confirming the global launch of the Magic3 series.

Honor Magic3 series specifications

The Magic3 and Magic3 Pro feature a 6.67-inch OLED curved edge FHD+ display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 13-megapixel main selfie camera coupled with a ToF depth sensor for facial recognition. The Magic3 Pro a 50-megapixel (main) + a 64-megapixel (monochrome) + 64-megapixel (telephoto) + a 13-megapixel (ultrawide) quad-camera unit. The Magic3 has a triple camera setup, which borrows the main, ultrawide, and monochrome lenses available on the Pro model.

Honor Magic 3 Pro Plus

The Magic3 Pro+ camera setup includes a 50-megapixel camera, a 64-megapixel telephoto lens with OIS, a 64-megapixel monochrome lens, and a 64-megapixel ultrawide lens. It features the same display and front camera setup as the other Magic3 phones.

The Magic3 series is powered by the Snapdragon 888+ mobile platform, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. The Magic3 has a 4,300mAh battery, whereas the other two have a 4,600mAh battery. The Magic3 trio offers other features like an in-screen fingerprint scanner and 66W fast charge support. It comes preinstalled with Magic UI-based Android 11, which lacks support for Google apps and services.

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iQOO 8 Pro’s E5 LTPO OLED screen wins DisplayMate’s best smartphone display award and A+ rating

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 01:45:43 +0000

The iQOO 8 series has finally gone official in China. The vanilla iQOO 8has a 6.56-inch flat OLED panel, whereas the Pro model features a Samsung E5 LTPO OLED panel with curved edges. The marvelous screen of the iQOO 8 Pro has received an A+ rating from DisplayMate.

To begin with, the iQOO 8 Pro has a 6.78-inch punch-hole screen that offers a screen-to-body ratio of 92.22 percent. The screen offers quad HD+ resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels, 10-bit color depth, P3 color gamut, 8000000:1 contrast ratio, and up to 120Hz refresh rate. It also supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.

The iQOO 8 Pro is the first-ever iQOO phone that was sent for reviewing to DisplayMate. After conducting a series of tests, it awarded the iQOO 8 Pro’s screen an A+ rating. In its review, DisplayMate mentioned that the smartphone sets or matches 14 smartphone display performance records.

iQOO 8 Pro

Some of the tests that yielded the highest results include absolute color accuracy, image contrast accuracy, intensity scale accuracy, full-screen brightness, peak display brightness, native color gamut, contrast ratio, contrast rating in ambient light, and visible screen resolution. Other tests revealed that the iQOO 8 Pro’s display has the smallest maximum color error and lowest screen reflectance.

DisplayMate’s review concludes by stating that the iQOO 8 Pro wins its Best Smartphone Display Award earning the highest ever Display Performance Grade of A+ and setting or matching 14 Smartphone Display Performance Records including 7 that are Visually Indistinguishable From Perfect.

The iQOO 8 Pro offers other specs like Snapdragon 888+, up to 12 GB of LPDR5 RAM, up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, OriginOS 1.0 UI-based Android 11, and a 4,500mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. It has a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX766) + 48-megapixel (ultrawide) + 16-megapixel (portrait) triple camera unit. For security, it features an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor. The iQOO 8 Pro starts at 4,999 Yuan (~$770) in China.