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Vivo X90 series to be sold via Flipkart post India launch

April 18, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

* Vivo X90 series is launching in India on April 26th.
* The smartphones are confirmed go on sale via Flipkart.
* Vivo is expected to launch at least two phones from the X90 series.
* Vivo X90 series smartphones are powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC.
* These smartphones support 120W fast charging and feature ~4800mAh battery.
* The Vivo X90 and X90 Pro offer 120Hz OLED display with 1300nits brightness.

The Vivo X90 series launch date in India is April 26th, and Flipkart has now confirmed the availability of the new smartphones on its platform. Other than Flipkart, the Vivo X90 is expected to also sell through the company’s online store.

The flagship Vivo X90 series, which has already debuted in China and in some markets internationally, features three phones in total — Vivo X90, Vivo X90 Pro, and Vivo X90 Pro+.

The company, however, hasn’t confirmed if all three models are arriving in India as well. The Flipkart teaser also doesn’t shed any light on this information. There are speculations though that only the Vivo X90 and Vivo X90 Pro will launch in India since the Vivo X90 Pro+ is available only in China.

For those interested, the Vivo X90 series India launch is scheduled to take place at 12 noon on April 26.

Vivo has been teasing the Vivo X90 series India launch for the last few days. The company recently revealed that the Vivo X90 series will launch on April 26 in the country. Ahead of the launch, the Vivo X90 series micro-site has gone live on the e-commerce portal Flipkart. This confirms that the Vivo X90 series will be sold exclusively via Flipkart in India.

The Vivo X90 series launch micro-site on Flipkart doesn’t reveal the monikers of the smartphones that will be launched on April 26. However, the micro-site mentioned Vivo X90 Series, so the company will surely launch more than one X90 series smartphone in the country. To recall, the Vivo X90 series was launched back in November in the Chinese market and was introduced in February in global markets.

Vivo X90, Vivo X90 Pro Specifications

The Vivo X90 and Vivo X90 Pro feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 300Hz touch sampling rate. The Pro variant has a better 2K resolution.

Both phones are also powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chipset paired with Immortalis-G715 GPU for graphics. You can get up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage with UFS 4.0.

There are some differences in the camera department of the two phones. The Vivo X90 has a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor, a 12MP portrait lens and a 12MP ultrawide sensor. For selfies, there’s a 32MP front camera. The Vivo X90 Pro also has a 50MP primary sensor but with a 50MP portrait sensor and a 12MP ultrawide sensor. It also houses a 32MP front camera for selfies.

The Vivo X90 Pro packs a larger 4,870mAh battery than the 4,810mAh battery on the X90 but bot phones come with 120W fast charging support. More features on the Vivo X90 series include 5G support, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, stereo speakers, Hi-Res audio and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

VIVO X90 KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Key Specs

RAM	8 GB
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 9000
Rear Camera	50 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP
Front Camera	32 MP
Battery	4810 mAh
Display	6.78 inches (17.22 cm)

General

Launch Date	March 4, 2023 (Expected)
Operating System	Android v13
Custom UI	Origin OS

Performance

Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 9000
CPU	Octa core (3.05 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.85 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A715 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510)
Architecture	64 bit
Fabrication	4 nm
Graphics	Immortalis-G715 MC11
RAM	8 GB Best in Class ▾
RAM Type	LPDDR5

Display

Display Type	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.78 inches (17.22 cm)
Resolution	1260 x 2800 pixels
Aspect Ratio	20:9
Pixel Density	453 ppi Best in Class
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)	90.9 %
Bezel-less display	Yes with punch-hole display
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Brightness	1300 nits
HDR 10 / HDR+ support	Yes, HDR 10+
Refresh Rate	120 Hz
Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand)	93.53 %

Design

Height	164.1 mm Compare Size
Width	74.4 mm
Thickness	8.4 mm
Weight	196 grams
Colours	Black, Blue, Red

Camera

MAIN CAMERA
Camera Setup	Triple
Resolution	50 MP f/1.75, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(1.4″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size)12 MP f/2.0, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(16 mm focal length, 1.22µm pixel size)12 MP f/1.98(2.9″ sensor size, 1.22µm pixel size)
Sensor	Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor
Autofocus	Yes, Laser autofocus
OIS	Yes
Flash	Yes, Dual-color LED Flash
Image Resolution	8150 x 6150 Pixels
Settings	Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes	Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features	Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus
Video Recording	3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps
Video Recording Features	Dual Video Recording
FRONT CAMERA
Camera Setup	Single
Resolution	32 MP f/2.45, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(24 mm focal length, 2.8″ sensor size, 0.8µm pixel size)
Video Recording	3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Capacity	4810 mAh
Type	Li-Polymer
Removable	No
Quick Charging	Yes, Fast, 120W: 50 % in 8 minutes
USB Type-C	Yes

Storage

Internal Memory	128 GB
Expandable Memory	No
Storage Type	UFS 3.1
USB OTG	Yes

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s)	Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size	SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support	5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTE	Yes
SIM 1	5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28 TDD N41 / N77 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2	5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28 TDD N41 / N77 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
Wi-Fi	Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features	Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.3
GPS	Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC	Yes
USB Connectivity	Mass storage device, USB charging

Multimedia

Loudspeaker	Yes
Audio Jack	USB Type-C

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position	On-screen
Fingerprint Sensor Type	Optical
Other Sensors	Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

Faqs on Vivo X90

1) What are the Vivo X90 and Vivo X90 Pro: Specifications and Features?

Ans) The Vivo X90 series smartphones sport 6.78-inch Full HD+ OLED display panel with 120Hz refresh rate and 1300nits peak brightness. Under the hood, the X90 series smartphones pack MediaTek Dimensity 9200 processor that brings with it Immortalis G715 GPU. Vivo has equipped these smartphones with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB UFS 4.0 storage.

The Vivo X90 packs a triple-rear camera setup that includes a 50MP Sony IMX866 sensor and an f/1.75 aperture. It gets accompanied by a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens that has an f/2.0 aperture. The smartphone also has a 12MP portrait lens with a 50mm focal length and 2x optical zoom.

The Vivo X90 Pro sports a 50MP Sony IMX 989 sensor with a 1-inch sensor size and OIS support. The smartphone also gets a 12MP Sony IMX663 sensor which adds ultra-wide-angle functionality. It also has a 50MP Sony IMX758 sensor with 2x optical zoom.

The Vivo X90 series smartphones are equipped with 32MP front selfie shooters. The Vivo X90 has a 4810mAh battery unit. Whereas, the X90 Pro has a 4870mAh battery. These devices support 120W fast charging. Vivo X90 Pro also supports up to 50W wireless charging.

The Vivo X90 series smartphones boot the latest version of Android, that is Android 13. On the security front, these devices feature an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Vivo X90 series smartphones also pack stereo speaker setup but lack the 3.5mm audio jack. The Vivo X90 and Vivo X90 Pro weigh 200 grams and 215 grams respectively.

2) What is Vivo X90 & Vivo X90 Pro prices & availability?

As for the colour options, the standard X90 comes in Breeze Blue and Asteroid Black, and the X90 Pro in a single Legend Black vegan leather option.3 Early buyers of the devices can grab a free Vivo TWS Air along with a Protection Plus plan that includes 1 year of extended phone warranty, 1 year of screen crack protection, and 1 year of battery warranty. Indian pricing of the Vivo X90 and X90 Pro will be revealed at a later date when the handsets are officially unveiled in the country.

3) Vivo is a company from which country?

Ans) Dongguan, China

4) What is the price of Vivo X90 and X90 Pro?

Ans) The cost will be between Rs 69,221 and Rs 99,162.

5) How is the Vivo X90 and X90 Pro camera?

Ans) The Vivo X90 will have three cameras placed up at the back. A 12MP ultrawide lens and a 12MP portrait sensor will be used in addition to the 50MP core sensor. The Vivo X90 Pro, on the other hand, has a 50 MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto lens and a 12MP ultrawide sensor.

6) How is the Vivo X90 Pro battery?

Ans) The X90 Pro has a 4,780-mAh battery, which can be replenished with a bundled 120-watt charger or a 50-watt wireless charger (sold separetly). The phone offers two charging modes, fast charging and balanced mode. Vivo says the X90 Pro can be charged to 50% in 8 minutes and 10 seconds using the former mode. Balanced mode is apparently ideal for everyday charging, and takes 29 minutes to revitalize the battery to a full charge, according to Vivo.

7) What is the X90 Pro’s odd design choice on the back?

Ans) For a phone in 2023, the X90 Pro’s design appears relatively ordinary from the front. The rectangular display has curved edges and features a a punch-hole cutout in the center housing the selfie camera. But flip it over, and you’ll see a narrow bar running through the width of the chassis (below the camera module).

No, it’s not a camera bar as seen on Google’s Pixel 7 lineup, it’s simply a flat bar emblazoned with the words “Xtreme Imagination” running across the rear of the phone. Frankly, it makes for a bizarre choice that undermines the overall design of an otherwise sleek phone. Above this perplexing bar, is the circular camera bump housing three lenses. There’s also bold vivo branding at the bottom.

8) What is the X90 Pro’s Zeiss lenses?

Ans) Vivo says this phone gives you a piece of pro photography equipment in your pocket. That’s why it makes sense that the company has flexed its camera partnership with Zeiss, a 176-year old company considered a pioneer in optical photography. There are three cameras on the X90 Pro: a 50-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel portrait camera and a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens.

9) What are the New Vivo X90 Pro features?

Ans) Vivo changed an array of features from the phone’s predecessor, the V80 Pro. Apart from swapping out the chip from Qualcomm to a Mediatek one, it ditched the ultrasonic fingerprint reader, telephoto camera and reduced display resolution. The 3D Sonic Max feature was one that set the X80 Pro apart from a number of Android flagships, so it’s disappointing to see it go.

Also Read: Vivo X90 series launching in India on April 26th, company confirms #vivoX90 Series #XtremeImagination #ComingSoon

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These iPhones may be discontinued post iPhone 15 launch: check full list

Team My Mobile

April 18, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

* Apple may discontinue some older-generation iPhones after iPhone 15 series launch.
* The company traditionally discontinues a number of iPhones after launching the next gen lineup.
* The iPhone 15 series is expected to be launched in the second half of 2023.
* Apple may scrap iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max this year.
* Additionally, it may stop selling iPhone 11 and iPhone 12.
* That leaves us with iPhone 13, iPhone SE (2022), iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus.

As tech giant Apple is gearing toward the new generation of iPhones, it is speculated that the company might discontinue some older generation iPhones after the launch of the iPhone 15 series. Every year, Apple gets rid of some of its older models to make room for the new iPhones.

This time, it might be the Pro models from the iPhone 14 series, along with some other older-generation iPhones. Apple is likely to discontinue some of its existing smartphones after launching iPhone 15 series. There is no official announcement on the same, but every year the company discontinued old iPhones after the launch of the new devices.

Notably, the iPhone 15 smartphone series are expected to have four models, such as iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max (or Ultra).
Earlier, the company discontinued iPhone 11 and the iPhone 12 mini after the launch of the iPhone 14 series last year, which also means that there is a high chance that it might stop selling some of its old devices or come up with discounts on the devices.

According to a new report by Tom’s Guide, the Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to discontinue iPhone 12, iPhone 13 mini, 14 Pro Max, and the iPhone 14 Plus. Again, the company has not shared anything yet, which means we have to wait until September to know more about the discontinued devices.

To those unaware, currently, the company is selling eight models such as iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12, and the iPhone SE.

Take a look at it.

List of iPhones that Apple might discontinue

Apple is currently selling the iPhone 14 lineup, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, the iPhone 12, and the iPhone SE (2022). However, after the iPhone 15 series comes out, it is speculated that Apple might discontinue the iPhone 14 Pro, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the iPhone 12, and the iPhone 13 mini indicating that we will be left with the iPhone 13, the iPhone SE (2022), the vanilla iPhone 14, and the iPhone 14 Plus.

Last year, after the launch of the iPhone 14 lineup, the company discontinued the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max, the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 11 in several markets, including India.

It was surprising to many users when Apple discontinued the Pro models last year. This was unexpected because Apple usually only discontinues older generation Pro models and keeps the latest generation “Pro” iPhones in its lineup.

iPhone 15 Series Launch

Apple is gearing up to unveil the iPhone 15 in the month of September or October (precisely in the second half of 2023), which will include the iPhone 15, the iPhone 15, the iPhone 15 Plus, the iPhone 15 Pro, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which will be launched as iPhone 15 Ultra.

It is also speculated that the company is planning to bring several new features, including Dynamic Island to all the models, revamped design and a lot more, in the upcoming series. You can read about the developments of the iPhone 15 series here.

Faqs on Apple IPhone Updates

1) What has been the Apple Sales In India?

Ans) Meanwhile, the company has managed to hit $6 billion in sales in India by the end of March 2023, according to a Bloomberg report. This means there is a 50 percent jump in the overall revenue, as Apple reported $ 4.1 billion in March 2022 end. This clearly shows that Apple has increased its share in the premium market in India.

Apart from that, the company is all set to launch two stores in Mumbai on April 18th and in Delhi on the 20th.

The move is expected to help Apple to increase its sales in the country. It is worth noting that Apple saw huge demand for iPhones and iPads from India during the pandemic. This could be a reason why Apple is focusing on the Indian market.

2) Will Apple Launch Mixed-Reality Headset Soon?

Ans) Meanwhile, the company is all set to bring or launch the first mixed-reality headset in June at its WWDC 2023 event. In addition, the company might showcase new Macs along with Socs. Plus, the tech giant is likely to bring iOS 17, and iPadOS 17, and the Watch
OS UI is likely to receive a new makeover.

3) What are the phones which are being discontinued after iPhone 15 launch?

Ans) The iPhone 15 series official launch is months away, but we are getting new information through leaks almost every week. Similar to last year’s lineup, the new series will likely include four models – the vanilla iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max (or Ultra). However, like every year, new iPhones mean some old iPhones will be discounted. A new report by Tom’s Guide suggests that Apple might discontinue at least four phones following the launch.

Currently, Apple officially sells the iPhone 14 series, iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12, and iPhone SE (2022). The new report suggests that Apple might scrap iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 12, and iPhone 13 mini after the iPhone 15 series launch. That leaves us with iPhone 13, iPhone SE (2022), iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus.

The speculation looks mostly accurate since Apple adopted a similar strategy following the launch of the iPhone 14 series last year. The company ditched the old-gen Pro models to boost the sales of new ones. It also ditched iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 mini.

Otherwise, the older existing models would receive a price cut of up to $100. In India, Apple may consider slashing the price by Rs 10,000. Here is how iPhones (for the base 128GB storage) are currently priced: -iPhone 14: Rs 79,900 -iPhone 14 Plus: Rs 89,900 -iPhone 14 Pro: Rs 1,29,900 -iPhone SE: Rs 49,900 -iPhone 13: Rs 69,900 -iPhone 12: Rs 59,900 (64GB)

Meanwhile, Apple is expected to launch its first mixed-reality headset at the upcoming WWDC 2023 event on June 5. According to Apple analyst and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple will introduce the device at WWDC 2023, though the actual sale may take place at the end of the year. Gurman has also added that the upcoming WWDC would see one of its biggest launches. Apple will reportedly showcase new Macs with its proprietary SoCs.

Also Read: How you switch off your iPhone may change with iPhone 15 Pro models: ‘Action’ Button to Replace Role of Volume Buttons When Performing a Power Off/Force Restart

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How you switch off your iPhone may change with iPhone 15 Pro models: ‘Action’ Button to Replace Role of Volume Buttons When Performing a Power Off/Force Restart

Team My Mobile

April 18, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

* The iPhone 15 series is expected to see a change in design.
* The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max/ Ultra will likely feature an ‘Action’ button.
* The button will be used to click pictures, power off or force restart the device.

Tech giant Apple is expected to bring some noticeable changes in the upcoming iPhone 15 series. It is still unconfirmed what changes we might see in the upcoming series, but what we know is that there might be a new “Action” button on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max/ Ultra.

According to a tipster, the “Action” button in upcoming Pro models will be used to click pictures, power off or force restart the device.

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models will introduce a new button press combination to power off and force restart the devices, according to an anonymous source who claims to be privy to details about the smartphones ahead of launch.

On newer iPhone models such as the iPhone 14, users currently power off their device by simultaneously pressing the Side button and either volume buttons, while the same buttons are used in another combination to perform a hard reset.

However, with the mute switch expected to be dropped in favor of a potentially customizable “Action” button, this latter new button will take on the role of the volume buttons when powering off/resetting the iPhone 15 Pro models, according to the leaker who goes by the Twitter alias @analyst941.

“The volume up and power button will no longer be used to power off the device, or ‘force-restart’ it,” claimed the leaker in a tweet.

“The sequence remains, but the combination will be changed to action and power button.” In a follow-up tweet, the leaker also claimed that the “Action” button will replace the volume up button for taking photos in the Camera app, with force-sensitivity enabling a light press to auto-focus the camera, a hard press to take a picture, and a hard/long press to record video.

At this point, it’s important to take the second claim about Force Touch sensitive functions with a pinch of salt. Several other sources have indicated that Apple has encountered technical issues with capacitive buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro models and will now delay them for a later version of the iPhone.

For what it’s worth, @analyst941, who has been the source of previously accurate pre-launch information, disputes this claim and believes they are still coming to the iPhone 15 Pro.

A unified volume button was also a design planned for solid-state technology, but Apple is said to be opting to stick with the current design now that solid-state buttons have been delayed.

For more on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, we have a dedicated iPhone 15 Pro roundup that aggregates everything we’ve heard so far, and we also have a separate iPhone 15 roundup that gives a better idea of the differences between the Pro and non-Pro models.

‘Action’ button on the iPhone 15 Pro models

The latest iPhone models, including the iPhone 14, can be powered off by pressing the Side button and either volume buttons at the same time. To perform a force reset, users need to use a different combination of the same buttons. The upcoming iPhone 15 Pro models may no longer have a mute switch, as it is rumoured to be replaced by a customisable “Action” button. In this case, the new button will serve as the volume button when turning off or resetting the device.

What more will the iPhone 15 ‘Action’ button do?

In a subsequent tweet, the tipster said that the “Action” button will replace the volume up button in the Camera app for capturing images, with force-sensitivity allowing a light press to auto-focus the camera, a hard push to snap a picture, and a hard/long press to record video.

Action button use in Camera

* Light press: auto-focuses the camera
* Hard press: captures photo
* Hard, Long-hold press: captures/records video

However, multiple sources in the past said that the tech giant has found technical challenges with the capacitive buttons on the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro models and will now delay them until a later edition of the iPhone.

A recent report also indicated that the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max/ Ultra would have conventional buttons, and the solid-state idea was scrapped at the last minute. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 15 Pro is currently undergoing Engineer Validation Test (EVT) and may still go through design changes before its final release.

There are various rumours circulating about the upcoming iPhone models. However, the company will reveal the new features of the iPhone 15 series only upon its release in the second half of this year. The series will consist of four models – iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, likely to be renamed iPhone 15 Ultra.