November will see the launch of Realme GT 7 Pro, iQOO Neo 10 series and Redmi K80 series.
Realme GT 7 Pro is confirmed for November 4, 2024, featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 6.78-inch AMOLED display and a 6500mAh battery with 120W charging.
Other potential upcoming launches include the Huawei Mate 70 series, OnePlus Ace 5 series, Honor’s 300 series, Vivo’s S20 series, OPPO’s Reno 13 series, Nubia Z70 Ultra and Red Magic 10 series.
We are in the last leg of the year and with that, the 2024 flagship smartphone season is coming to an end.
This, however, doesn’t mean we don’t have anything to look forward to in the smartphone industry for the rest of the year.
As per recent reports, November will kick off a series of launches for mid-range phones. It appears we will soon be seeing plenty of sub-flagship releases.
The well-known leaker Digital Chat Station recently shared insights on Weibo on smartphones set to launch by the end of the year. Here’s what we can gather from their tip.
Leaker Digital Chat Station’s post on Weibo hinting at potential November and December launches.
New Mid-Range Phones Coming in 2024
According to Digital Chat Station’s post, November will bring several new models including the Realme GT 7 Pro, the iQOO Neo 10 series (with both Neo 10 and Neo 10 Pro) and the Redmi K80 series (including K80 and K80 Pro).
Realme has already announced that the GT 7 Pro will officially launch on November 4, 2024.
Huawei may also release its Mate 70 series and Mate X6 foldable in November. OnePlus could roll out its Ace 5 series (starting with the Ace 5, with a Pro model expected in mid-2025) sometime between November and December.
Digital Chat Station also hinted at other year-end releases including Honor’s 300 series, Vivo’s S20 series and OPPO’s Reno 13 series.
Moreover, new models from Nubia (Z70 Ultra) and Red Magic (10 series) are also expected.
What is Confirmed?
As for confirmed details, we have confirmed from Realme that the GT 7 Pro will launch on November 4, 2024.
Realme has shared some key specs for the GT 7 Pro. It will feature the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and an 11,480mm² dual-layer VC cooling system to help manage heat.
The GT 7 Pro’s display will be a 6.78-inch Samsung Eco² AMOLED panel with a 1.5K resolution, reaching up to 2000 nits of peak brightness and displaying 1.07 billion colours.
For cameras, the phone will pack a 50MP IMX906 main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide and a 50MP IMX882 periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. For selfies, it will have a 16MP front camera.
Powering the device will be a massive 6500mAh battery, which supports 120W wired charging.
As the launch timeline approaches, we can expect more details to emerge.
FAQs
Q1. When will the Realme GT 7 Pro be launched and what are its key features?
Answer. The Realme GT 7 Pro will launch on November 4, 2024.
Q2. What are some other mid-range phones expected to launch by the end of 2024?
Answer. November will bring new models including the iQOO Neo 10 series, Redmi K80 series, Huawei Mate 70 series, OnePlus Ace 5 series, Honor’s 300 series, Vivo’s S20 series, OPPO’s Reno 13 series, Nubia Z70 Ultra and Red Magic 10 series.
Q3. What specifications are confirmed for the Realme GT 7 Pro?
Answer. The Realme GT 7 Pro will feature a 50MP IMX906 main sensor, 8MP ultrawide, 50MP IMX882 periscope telephoto lens, a 16MP front camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and 6500mAh battery with 120W wired charging.
iQOO launched its flagship iQOO 13 with Snapdragon 8 Elite and Q2 chip.
It will be now available in China starting at 3,999 yuan ($561).
It features a 6.82-inch 8T LTPO display with 144Hz refresh rate, 6150mAh battery and advanced eye protection.
iQOO 13 comes in Legend White, Track Black, Nardo Grey, and Isle of Man Green colours. (Image credit – iQOO)
iQOO has launched its 2024 flagship the iQOO 13 featuring Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite and and the second-generation SuperComputing Chip Q2. Currently only launched in the Chinese market, iQOO 13 price in China starts at 3,999 yuan (approx $561 or INR 47,170).
Here’s a closer look at what this new model has to offer.
iQOO 13 – Display Features
iQOO 13 goes to a peak brightness of 1800 nits and a local peak brightness of up to 4500 nits. (Image credit – IQOO)
The iQOO 13 features a large 6.82-inch 8T LTPO flat display with a high resolution of 3168×1440. Developed with BOE’s Q10 luminous material, the display supports a 144Hz refresh rate and reaches a peak brightness of 1800 nits, with a localpeak brightness up to 4500 nits.’
The back of the iQOO 13 features a substantial RGB lit camera ring which features 72 light effects.
This advanced screen also delivers a 50% boost in colour accuracy, a longer lifespan and 15% less smearing, all while using 10% less power.
To enhance eye comfort, iQOO has integrated Vivo’s custom eye protection system. This includes circular polarized light technology to ease eye strain and a high-frequency PWM dimming of 2592Hz at full brightness, making it more comfortable during ext
iQOO 13 – Hardware and Performance
The iQOO 13 can reach 144fps in compatible games thanks to the Q2 chip’s frame rate interpolation. (Image credit – iQOO)
The iQOO 13 packs the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, paired with LPDDR5X Ultra memory and UFS 4.1 flash storage. This combination gives the device a powerful performance score of over 3.15 million on AnTuTu.
iQOO revealed that the device can handle 60fps gaming in Naraka: Bladepoint and 90fps with ray tracing in Dark Zone Breakout and Honkai Impact 3.
It is reported to sustain Genshin Impact at 60fps for up to 12 hours, reflecting iQOO’s focus on both performance and temperature management.
The iQOO 13’s primary camera is a 50MP Sony IMX921 compared to a 50MP Omnivision OV50H lens.
Thanks to the Q2 chip’s frame rate interpolation, the iQOO 13 can reach 144fps in compatible games, with super-resolution gaming in 2K.
These capabilities support over 140 super-frame games and more than 100 super-resolution games with 98 games compatible with both features simultaneously.
The BOE-made LTPO 2.0 AMOLED panel features a 1,440 x 3,200px resolution and a 1-144Hz variable refresh rate.
The iQOO 13 comes with a massive 6150mAh battery capacity, an upgrade from its predecessor’s 5000mAh.
It uses iQOO’s third-generation silicon negative electrode technology. Despite the larger battery, the phone remains slim at 7.99mm, even thinner than the iQOO 12.
The device includes a 100W charger that supports PD output for use with PCs and tablets, and a bypass charging option to power the phone directly from the adapter without affecting battery life cycles.
iQOO 13 – Camera Features
The phone is powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC with optimizations by working with Qualcomm, and claims 3.15 million points on AnTuTu. Naraka: Bladepoint mobile game supports 60fps action mode, and Dark Zone Breakout mobile game has 90fps support with ray tracing, said iQOO.
For photography, the iQOO 13 sports a triple-camera setup with three 50MP sensors. These include –
There is halo light around the camera deco, which is turned off by default and can be turned on easily.
A 1/1.56-inch IMX 921 primary sensor with f/1.88 aperture and OIS
A 1/2.93-inch IMX816 portrait telephoto lens with f/1.85 aperture
A 119.4° ultra-wide-angle lens with a 1/2.76-inch sensor
iQOO 13 ships with OriginOS 5 based on Android 15 in China .
The front camera includes a 32MP sensor for clear selfies. The camera system supports features like professional portrait lighting, multi-focal length portraits, advanced night mode, 3D imaging and a humanistic street photography mode for vibrant street shots.
iQOO 13 – Price and Availability
iQOO 13 is available in four subtle colours in the Chinese market. (Image credit – iQOO)
iQOO 13 will be available in China in four colour options including Legend, Track, Isle of Man and Nardo Gray.
The iQOO 13 China prices are as follows –
iQOO 13 arrives as a successor to the iQOO 12 from last year.
12GB+256GB: 3999 yuan (approx $561 or INR 47,170)
16GB+256GB: 4299 yuan (approx $603 or INR 50,702)
12GB+512GB: 4499 yuan (approx $631 or INR 53,056)
16GB+512GB: 4699 yuan (approx $659 or INR 55,411)
16GB+1TB: 5199 yuan (approx $730 or INR 61,381
FAQ
Q1. What processor does the iQOO 13 use?
Answer. The iQOO 13 features Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite and the second-generation SuperComputing Chip Q2.
Q2. What are the display features of the iQOO 13?
Answer. The iQOO 13 features a large 6.82-inch 8T LTPO flat display with a high resolution of 3168×1440, supports a 144Hz refresh rate and reaches a peak brightness of 1800 nits.
Q3. What are the camera specifications of the iQOO 13?
Answer. The iQOO 13 sports a triple-camera setup with three 50MP sensors, including a 1/1.56-inch IMX 921 primary sensor with f/1.88 aperture and OIS, a 1/2.93-inch IMX816 portrait telephoto lens with f/1.85 aperture, and a 119.4° ultra-wide-angle lens with a 1/2.76-inch sensor. The front camera includes a 32MP sensor.
Q4. How is the front camera of iQOO 13?
Answer. The front camera includes a 32MP sensor for clear selfies. The camera system supports features like professional portrait lighting, multi-focal length portraits, advanced night mode, 3D imaging and a humanistic street photography mode for vibrant street shots.
Honor launched the Magic 7 series with the Magic 7 and Magic 7 Pro featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite.
Both models have a high-resolution 50MP main camera, a 200MP periscope telephoto lens on the Pro, along with 100W wired and 80W wireless charging.
Smartphones will be available in China from November 8.
Honor Magic 7 Series launched in China. (Image credit – Honor)
Hnor has officially launched its new Magic 7 series in China, featuring the Honor Magic 7 and Magic 7 Pro.
Both smartphones built on last year’s Magic 6 models introduce advanced AI features and upgraded specs for an enhanced user experience.
Here’s a closer look at what they offer.
Honor Magic 7 & 7 Pro – Key Specifications
Honor Magic 7 series comes with an impressive HDR brightness of up to 5000 nits. (Image credit – Honor)
The Honor Magic 7 sports a 6.78-inch ultra-narrow flat OLED display, while the Magic 7 Pro has a 6.8-inch quad-curved OLED display.
Both models support a 1-120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate delivering smooth visuals with an impressive HDR brightness of up to 5000 nits, making it one of the brightest screens available.
Both models are equipped with Honor’s AI Oasis Eye-Care tech, which reduces blue light exposure and aids in lutein absorption. The displays have also received TÜV Rheinland certifications for flicker-free viewing and eye comfort.
Powering both devices is the new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, built on a second-gen 3nm process with two prime cores at 4.32GHz and six performance cores at 3.53GHz. The phones include the Adreno 830 GPU for a 40% improvement in gaming performance.
An ultra-wide liquid cooling system helps maintain temperatures below 44.8°C.
The Magic 7 series runs on MagicOS 9.0,based on Android 15, bringing advanced AI features like the YOYO Smart Assistant.
This allows users to manage app notifications and subscriptions through voice commands. The OS also includes improved privacy features such as AI Face Swap Detection for secure video calls.
Honor Magic 7 & 7 Pro – Camera Setup
The Honor Magic 7 is equipped with a 50MP Ultra-Dynamic Eagle Eye main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom and OIS.
Honor Magic 7 Pro comes with a 200MP periscope telephoto lens. (Image credit – Honor)
The Magic 7 Pro has a similar 50MP main camera with variable aperture (f/1.4-f/2.0) and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens capable of 100x digital zoom with OIS.
For selfies, both models have a 50MP front camera. The Pro model also includes a ToF depth-sensing camera for enhanced 3D facial recognition and portrait effects.
Both devices feature AI-driven photography modes like AI Eagle Eye Burst and super portrait mode optimising image quality in any lighting condition.
Honor Magic 7 & 7 Pro – Battery, Charging and Other Features
The Magic 7 has a 5650mAh battery, while the Pro model packs a larger 5850mAh battery. Both support 100W wired fast charging and 80W wireless charging. Honor’s third-gen Qinghai Lake battery tech, along with the E2 chip, improves battery health and longevity.
Both phones offer secure unlocking through a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that works even with wet hands and 3D facial recognition. They’re also water and dust-resistant with IP68 and IP69 ratings and support 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC and DTS Ultra for enhanced audio.
The Magic 7 supports Beidou satellite messaging, while the Pro model includes Tiantong satellite communication for connectivity even without a network signal.
The Magic 7 series also features 10x drop resistance, certified by SGS.
The Honor Magic 7 measures 162.1 x 75.8 x 7.95 mm and weighs about 199g, while the Magic 7 Pro measures 162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8 mm and weighs around 223g.
Honor Magic 7 & 7 Pro – Pricing and Availability
Honor Magic 7 Series price starts at 4,499 Yuan (approx $631 or INR 53,051) in China. (Image credit – Honor)
The Honor Magic 7 comes in five colours including Sunrise Gold, Moon Shadow Grey, Snowy White, Sky Blue and Velvet Black. The Magic 7 Pro, on the other hand, is available in Moon Shadow Grey, Snowy White, Sky Blue and Velvet Black.
Q1. What are the display specifications for the Honor Magic 7 and Magic 7 Pro?
Answer. The Honor Magic 7 sports a 6.78-inch ultra-narrow flat OLED display, while the Magic 7 Pro has a 6.8-inch quad-curved OLED display. Both models support a 1-120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate delivering smooth visuals with an impressive HDR brightness of up to 5000 nits.
Q2. What processor is used in the Honor Magic 7 series?
Answer. Powering both devices is the new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, built on a second-gen 3nm process with two prime cores at 4.32GHz and six performance cores at 3.53GHz.
Q3. What camera features are included in the Honor Magic 7 Pro?
Answer. The Magic 7 Pro has a 50MP main camera with variable aperture (f/1.4-f/2.0) and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens capable of 100x digital zoom with OIS. For selfies, it includes a 50MP front camera and a ToF depth-sensing camera for enhanced 3D facial recognition and portrait effects.
Q4. What are the pricing and availability details for the Honor Magic 7 and Magic 7 Pro?
Answer. The Honor Magic 7 is priced starting at 4,499 Yuan (approx $631 or INR 53,051) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage model, while the Magic 7 Pro starts at 5,699 Yuan (approx $799 or INR 67,176) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage model. The Magic 7 series will be available starting at 10:08 AM (CST) on November 8 in China.
Nothing launched the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition.
Specs are the same as the regular model but it features unique community-created design elements.
The phone includes a green-tinted phosphorescent finish.
It is priced at ₹29,999 for the 12GB+256GB model.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition announced. (Image credit – Nothing)
Nothing has just launched the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition, which shares the same specs and design as the regular Phone (2a) Plus but includes unique features created by the community.
The Nothing’s Community Project received over 900 entries from 47 countries leading to a collaborative design process. Four winning participants worked alongside Nothing’s design team in London contributing to the hardware, packaging and marketing elements.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition has a glow-in-the-dark design. (Image credit – Nothing)
Here’s a quick look at the new edition.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition – Design
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition comes with green-tinted glow-in-the-dark lights in the back. (Image credit – Nothing)
The phone’s back features a green-tinted phosphorescent finish that emits a soft glow in the dark, like fireflies.
According to Nothing, this glow adds a practical element, making it easier to locate your phone in the dark or signal your presence.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition design elements. (Image credit – Nothing)
It also comes with six community-designed wallpapers, reflecting themes of connectivity with machine-like motifs like cables, pipes, microchips and components, all enclosed within a transparent shell that offers a look into this intricate “community.”
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition – Packaging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition packaging. (Image credit – Nothing)
The packaging takes inspiration from Nothing’s design language, showcasing a 3D view of the phone glowing in the dark with reflective details and intricate textures.
The phone’s creative theme centres around “community spirit” and individual inspiration, symbolized by a firefly illuminating its own path. The slogan emphasizes the idea that leaning on others can help spark individuality.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition – Pricing and Availability
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition will be available for select community members. (Image credit – Nothing)
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition is priced at ₹29,999 for its single 12GB+256GB model, matching the standard Phone (2a) Plus price.
Only 1,000 units will be available worldwide.
Buyers can register on Nothing’s community page and the company will release a Flipkart link to select community members on November 12. Preference will be given to those who participated in the project. Early registrants have a higher chance of being among the first to receive invites.
Additionally, an exclusive offline release will be organised for community members with more details to come via Nothing India’s social media channels.
Up to 3GHz Octa Core MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 4nm processor with up to 1.3 GHz Mali-G610 MC4 GPU
12GB LPDD4X RAM, 256GB UFS 2.2 storage
Android 14 with Nothing OS 2.6
50MP 1/1.57″ Samsung GN9 main camera with f/1.88 aperture, OIS, 50MP 114° 1/2.76″ Samsung JN1 ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, 4K at up to 30 fps, Action Mode
50MP 1/2.76″ Samsung JN1 front camera with f/2.4 aperture, 4K at up to 30 fps
In-display optical fingerprint scanner
USB Type-C Audio, Stereo speakers
Dimensions: 161.74x 76.32x 8.55mm; Weight: 190g
Dust and Splash resistant (IP54)
5000mAh battery with support for 50W wired charging
Nothing Unveils Industry First Co-Created Smartphone Details?
Nothing today unveiled the final outcomes of The Community Edition Project.
The Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition is Nothing’s first co-created product, where some of its most talented followers worked directly with the Nothing Team.
From hardware to wallpapers, packaging to marketing, this smartphone has been entirely shaped by the imagination of Nothing’s community.
Nothing is pioneering a new way of working that seeks to erase the barrier between company and community. The project generated significant excitement, with over 900 entries from 47 countries around the world.
The Community Edition Project is Nothing’s first major pilot to co-create hardware, software, and content with its community, marking a key step towards shaping the future of the business together.
Winners Astrid Vanhuyse & Kenta Akasaki, Andrés Mateos, Ian Henry Simmonds, and Sonya Palma collaborated closely with Nothing’s Design Studio, Creative, Brand, and Marketing teams in London to further refine their winning concepts.
The result of this collaboration between the Nothing team and the community is Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition, a glow-in-the-dark interpretation of the popular Phone (2a) Plus.
Stage 1 – Hardware Design
Astrid Vanhuyse & Kenta Akasaki collaborated with Nothing’s Design Director Adam Bates and CMF Designer Lucy Birley, experimenting with a variety of materials and colours to bring their “Phosphorescence” concept to life, all while preserving the device’s core Nothing identity.
Using green-tinted phosphorescent material finishes, elements of the back of the phone emit a soft glow in dark environments. This feature is purely analogue, requiring no power source, and can last for hours before gradually fading until it recharges by daylight.
Stage 2 – Wallpaper Design
Building on the hardware design, Andrés Mateos used a mix of AI tools and digital design to create the “Connected Collection”.
Initially tasked with developing four wallpapers, Andrés, along with Nothing’s Software Design Director Mladen M Hoyss and Software Designer Ken Giang, decided to expand the final collection to six wallpapers.
Stage 3 – Packaging Design
Ian Henry Simmonds reinterpreted Nothing’s packaging design with his “Less is More” concept – a graphically bold, yet simple super-macro crop.
The final packaging includes reflective elements which glow in dark environments to complement the winning hardware design.
Stage 4 – Marketing Campaign
Sonya Palma brought all the elements together with her intimate and powerful campaign concept, “Find your light. Capture your light”.
This compelling campaign echoes Nothing’s very first product launch where “pure instinct” was at the campaign’s centre.
Both allude to the idea that we all have an inner power that deserves to be explored. Sonya worked with Nothing’s Creative Team to develop a suite of elevated assets, including a film campaign and digital assets that supported the launch of the product.
Rooted in Community
Co-creation is at the core of Nothing’s mission. While Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition is the Community Team’s largest project to date, Nothing is constantly working with community members to co-develop software and content. In 2022, Nothing also introduced the role of a Community Board Observer, an elected individual who represents the community at Nothing’s Board of Directors meetings.
Availability and Pricing
Community members will have priority access to purchase the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition, available at ₹29,999 for the 12+256GB variant on 12 November. Details on how to purchase this edition will be available on the Nothing community platform, where members can find all the information and register to receive a unique purchase link.
There are only 1,000 units being produced globally.
Additionally, an offline drop will be organised exclusively for community members, with further details to be shared soon through Nothing India’s social channels. To purchase the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition, being part of the Nothing community is essential.
The Community Edition Project phone is available across all markets and has been developed on Phone (2a) Plus 12+256 GB (except for Phone (2a) in Japan).
FAQs
Q1. What is unique about the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition’s design?
Answer. The phone’s back features a green-tinted phosphorescent finish that emits a soft glow in the dark, like fireflies. It also comes with six community-designed wallpapers, reflecting themes of connectivity with machine-like motifs like cables, pipes, microchips and components, all enclosed within a transparent shell that offers a look into this intricate “community.”
Q2. How was the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition developed?
Answer. The Nothing’s Community Project received over 900 entries from 47 countries leading to a collaborative design process. Four winning participants worked alongside Nothing’s design team in London contributing to the hardware, packaging and marketing elements.
Q3. How much does the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition cost?
Answer. The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition is priced at ₹29,999 for its single 12GB+256GB model, matching the standard Phone (2a) Plus price. Only 1,000 units will be available worldwide.
Apple launched new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips.
Both are available for pre-order now and shipping starts from November 8.
The new MacBook Pros feature nano-texture finish displays, 12MP Center Stage cameras, Thunderbolt 5 and a battery life of up to 24 hours.
Pricing – starts at $1,999 (approx INR 1,68,082) for the 14-inch model with M4 Pro; the 16-inch model with M4 Pro starts at $2,499 (approx INR 2,10,124).
Apple unveiled the new MacBook Pro powered by the M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max Chips. (Image credit – Apple)
Apple has announced a new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro lineup featuring M4 Pro and M4 Max chips in a press release.
These new MacBook Pros are now available for pre-order and deliveries are set to begin starting November 8.
Announced in a Press Note, Apple said, Apple today unveiled the new MacBook Pro, powered by the M4 family of chips — M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max — delivering much faster performance and enhanced capabilities. The new MacBook Pro is built for Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that transforms how users work, communicate, and express themselves while protecting their privacy. Now available in space black and silver finishes, the 14-inch MacBook Pro includes the blazing-fast performance of M4 and three Thunderbolt 4 ports, starting with 16GB of memory, all at just $1,599.
The 14- and 16-inch models with M4 Pro and M4 Max offer Thunderbolt 5 for faster transfer speeds and advanced connectivity.
All models include a Liquid Retina XDR display that gets even better with an all-new nano-texture display option and up to 1000 nits of brightness for SDR content, an advanced 12MP Center Stage camera, along with up to 24 hours of battery life, the longest ever in a Mac.”
The new MacBook Pro offers “blazing performance of the M4 family, an advanced 12MP Center Stage camera, an all-new nano-texture display option and more.” (Image credit – Apple)
Check out the announcement videoApple released on YouTube –
Apple also released a new marketing video promoting the M4 MacBook Pro line. You can check the video below –
Here’s a breakdown of the new MacBook Pro lineup powered by M4 Pro and M4 Max.
New MacBook Pro lineup – Display Features
The display comes with up to 1000 nits of brightness and can achieve 1600 nits of peak brightness for HDR content. (Image credit – Apple)
The latest MacBook Pro models come with significant display upgrades this time. The notable display features include a new nano-texture finish option, which helps minimize glare and distractions without sacrificing image quality.
The new displays can now reach up to 1000 nits for SDR content and still achieve 1600 nits of peak brightness for HDR content in bright lighting conditions.
MacBook Pro lineup – Upgraded 12MP Center Stage Camera
Apple claims in the Press Note that the “new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro is ideal for researchers, developers, engineers, creative pros, or for anyone looking for even faster performance.” (Image credit – Apple)
The new MacBook Pro models also come with an improved 12MP Center Stage camera designed for better video quality, even in low light. Apple says it “delivers enhanced video quality in challenging lighting conditions.”
The Center Stage feature keeps you centred in the frame as you move around and supports Desk View, which offers a wide-angle view of the user and a top-down look at the desk.
MacBook Pro lineup – M4 Pro and M4 Max Chips
The new MacBook Pros are available with either the M4 Pro or M4 Max chips. The M4 Pro features a 14-core CPU with 10 performance and 4 efficiency cores, paired with a GPU that offers up to 20 cores, doubling the performance of the standard M4 chip.
For even more power, the M4 Max chip includes up to a 16-core CPU and a GPU with up to 40 cores, plus memory bandwidth exceeding half a terabyte per second. It also supports up to 128GB of unified memory.
The base M4 Max model starts with 14 CPU and 32 GPU cores with a $300 upgrade unlocking 16 CPU and 40 GPU cores. Apple claims the M4 Max is the fastest laptop chip globally with testing showing CPU and GPU speeds 1.2x faster than the previous M3 Max.
MacBook Pro with M4 delivers up to 7x faster image processing in Affinity Photo. (Image credit – Apple)
Apple also discloses that MacBook Pro with M4 delivers –
“Up to 7x faster image processing in Affinity Photo when compared to the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with Core i7, and up to 1.8x faster when compared to the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1.”
“Up to 10.9x faster 3D rendering in Blender when compared to the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with Core i7, and up to 3.4x faster when compared to the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with M1.”
“Up to 9.8x faster scene edit detection in Adobe Premiere Pro when compared to the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with Core i7, and up to 1.7x faster when compared to the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with M1.”
MacBook Pro lineup – Battery Life
Apple shared the following details on the battery life of the new MacBook Pro models
14-inch M4 Pro
Up to 22 hours of video streaming
Up to 14 hours of wireless web
4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
14-inch M4 Max
Up to 18 hours of video streaming
Up to 13 hours of wireless web
4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
16-inch M4 Pro
Up to 24 hours of video streaming
Up to 17 hours of wireless web
100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
16-inch M4 Max
Up to 21 hours of video streaming
Up to 14 hours of wireless web
100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
MacBook Pro lineup – Improved Connectivity
Both the M4 Pro and M4 Max models include Thunderbolt 5 across their three USB-C ports, which allows for transfer speeds up to 120 Gb/s, supporting faster storage, docking and hubs.
The MacBook Pro models also come with an HDMI port supporting up to 8K resolution, an SDXC card slot, and MagSafe 3 charging. Connectivity options also include Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
MacBook Pro lineup – Pricing and Availability
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro price starts at $1,999 (approx INR 1,68,082). This comes with 512GB of storage and 24GB of RAM, which is an increase from the previous 16GB base configuration.
The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip price, on the other hand, begins at $2,499 (approx INR 2,10,124). This comes with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
The new MacBook Pro lineup is open for pre-order now with the first deliveries expected on November 8.
FAQs
Q1. What chips do the MacBook Pro models announced by Apple have?
Answers. Apple launched a new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro lineup featuring M4 Pro and M4 Max chips.
Q2. What display features do the new MacBook Pros have?
Answer. The latest MacBook Pro models come with a new nano-texture finish option, which helps minimize glare and distractions without sacrificing image quality. The new displays can now reach up to 1000 nits for SDR content and still achieve 1600 nits of peak brightness for HDR content in bright lighting conditions.
Q3. What is the price of the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro?
Answer. The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro price starts at $1,999 (approx INR 1,68,082). This comes with 512GB of storage and 24GB of RAM.
Q4. What camera improvements do the new MacBook Pro models have?
Answer. The new MacBook Pro models come with an improved 12MP Center Stage camera designed for better video quality, even in low light. The Center Stage feature keeps you centred in the frame as you move around and supports Desk View, which offers a wide-angle view of the user and a top-down look at the desk.
Q5. What connectivity options do the new MacBook Pro models offer?
Answer. Both the M4 Pro and M4 Max models include Thunderbolt 5 across their three USB-C ports, which allows for transfer speeds up to 120 Gb/s. The MacBook Pro models also come with an HDMI port supporting up to 8K resolution, an SDXC card slot, and MagSafe 3 charging. Connectivity options also include Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
Apple has unveiled a redesigned Mac mini with new M4 and M4 Pro chips.
Now available for pre-order and shipping on November 8.
The base M4 Mac mini starts at $599 (Approx INR 50,370) with 256GB of storage and 16GB of RAM.
The M4 Pro Mac mini starts at $1,399 (Approx INR 1,17,640) with 512GB of storage and 24GB of RAM.
New Mac Mini with M4 and M4 Pro officially launched. (Image credit – Apple)
Apple has unveiled the redesigned Mac mini powered by its new M4 and M4 Pro chips amidst the recent series of announcements. Apart from being Apple’s first Mac to support Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, this updated Mac mini is quite smaller in size.
The new Mac mini is available for pre-order now and will begin shipping on November 8.
Catch the announcement here –
In the announcement, Apple said, “Apple today unveiled the all-new Mac mini powered by the M4 and new M4 Pro chips, and redesigned around Apple silicon to pack an incredible amount of performance into an even smaller form of just 5 by 5 inches. With M4, Mac mini delivers up to 1.8x faster CPU performance and 2.2x faster GPU performance over the M1 model. With M4 Pro, it takes the advanced technologies in M4 and scales them up to tackle even more demanding workloads.
For more convenient connectivity, it features front and back ports, and for the first time includes Thunderbolt 5 for faster data transfer speeds on the M4 Pro model.
The new Mac mini is also built for Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that transforms how users work, communicate, and express themselves while protecting their privacy. And marking an important environmental milestone, Mac mini is Apple’s first carbon neutral Mac with an over 80 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across its materials, manufacturing, transportation, and customer use.”
In a separate marketing video, Apple highlights the following features –
Small size
Port diversity
Apple Intelligence abilities
Support for Gaming, Photography, and more
Here’s a breakdown of the new Mac Mini.
Mac Mini – Redesign and Compact Size
The New Mac mini is significantly smaller in size. (Image credit – Apple
Apple’s new Mac mini has a much smaller design of just 5 by 5 inches size, which is about half the size of its predecessor.
Apple achieved this compact form through an “innovative new thermal architecture” that directs airflow through various levels of the system, venting only through the bottom.
Apple has welcomed the refreshed Mac mini with an Apple Event-style video.
On the front, the Mac mini includes two USB-C ports and a headphone jack. The back hosts three Thunderbolt ports, an HDMI port, and a gigabit Ethernet port. Notably, this Mac mini no longer has USB-A connectivity.
Mac Mini – M4 and M4 Pro Chips
M4 Pro chip boosts CPU and GPU performance, up to 64 GB RAM and Thunderbolt 5 support
This Mac mini is available with either the M4 or M4 Pro chip, making it the first device to offer the M4 Pro, which Apple previously introduced in the iPad Pro and 24-inch iMac.
Both configurations start with 16GB of RAM.
The M4 Pro chip can support up to 64GB of memory and features a 14-core CPU with 10 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores alongside a GPU with up to 20 cores, providing up to double the GPU speed of the standard M4 chip.
Apple shared some performance highlights:
M4 vs. M1 Mac mini:
Handles up to 2.8x more audio effects in Logic Pro projects
Delivers up to 13.3x faster gaming in World of Warcraft: The War Within
Enhances photos with up to 33x faster upscaling in Photomator
M4 Pro vs. M2 Pro Mac mini:
Supports up to 1.8x more audio effects in Logic Pro
Renders motion graphics up to 2x faster in Motion
Completes 3D renders up to 2.9x faster in Blender
Neural Engine in the M4 Pro is over three times faster
The M4 Pro model also introduces Thunderbolt 5 with data transfer speeds up to 120 Gb/s, more than doubling Thunderbolt 4’s bandwidth.
Thunderbolt 5 USB-C Cable Available on Apple Store
Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable can be purchased from the online Apple Store. (Image credit – Apple)
Post the Mac mini announcement, the online Apple Store updated the new Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable. new Thunderbolt 5 USB-C braided black cable in its online store for $69 (Approx INR 5800)
The Thunderbolt 5 ports are exclusive to the M4 Pro Mac mini models, as it requires the extra bandwidth provided by the Pro chip.
According to the product description, this cable can be used “to connect a Mac with Thunderbolt 3, 4, or 5 (USB-C) ports to Thunderbolt (USB-C) and USB displays and devices such as Studio Display, Pro Display XDR, docks and external drives.”
Moreover, the cable can “connect iPhone and iPad models with USB-C to your Mac.”
Mac Mini – Pricing and Configurations
– Mac mini base model with M4 Chip starts at $599. (Image credit – Apple)
The base M4 Mac mini starts at $599 (Approx INR 50,370) with 256GB of storage and 16GB of RAM, and it can be upgraded to 32GB of RAM and up to 2TB of storage. A 10-gigabit Ethernet upgrade is also available.
The new Mac mini features a wide array of ports to drive any setup.
The M4 Pro Mac mini starts at $1,399 (Approx INR 1,17,640) with a 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. This model can be configured with a 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, up to 64GB of RAM, and up to 8TB of storage.
FAQs
Q1. What chips power the latest Mac mini?
Answer. The redesigned Mac mini is powered by Apple’s new M4 and M4 Pro chips, which are specifically designed to enhance performance and efficiency.
Q2. When will the new Mac mini begin shipping?
Answer. The new Mac mini will begin shipping on November 8, following the announcement and pre-order availability.
Q3. What is the size of the new Mac mini?
Answer. The new Mac mini has a compact size of just 5 by 5 inches, making it significantly smaller than its predecessors.
Q4. What connectivity does the new Mac mini support?
Answer. The new Mac mini supports Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, which allows for faster data transfer speeds, particularly on the M4 Pro model.
Q5. What is the starting price of the M4 Pro Mac mini?
Answer. The M4 Pro Mac mini starts at $1,399 (approximately INR 1,17,640) and includes a 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
X is speeding up its Community Notes fact-checking system with Lightning Notes.
This will reduce the time for user-submitted notes to appear.
X announced higher prices for its API service.
Introduced discounted annual subscription options for developers.
X (earlier Twitter) Introduces Lightning Notes. (Image credit – X)
Fact-checking is now an essential part of social media and X (earlier Twitter) community notes are one of the best examples of how platforms can effectively execute it.
While anyone who uses X will vouch for the fact that community notes are saving the platform in many ways, X too seems to understand the importance of this feature.
The platform is going to speed up community notes.
X is working to make its Community Notes fact-checking system faster with a new feature called Lightning Notes.
Introducing Lightning Notes ⚡ People want fast notes. So we re-architected the system to score notes faster. Since rolling this out, we’ve seen notes go live in as little as 14m33s after being written, and 18m20s after the post itself was written. Ludicrously fast? Now reality!… pic.twitter.com/CuNsGEIKJY
— Community Notes (@CommunityNotes) October 29, 2024
The platform announced it has redesigned the scoring system that drives Community Notes, so now user-submitted notes can appear less than 20 minutes after a post goes live.
Community Notes, which launched in 2022, lets users fact-check or add important context to posts. Contributors must provide sources, and others rate the “helpfulness” of these notes.
To discourage misinformation, creators are penalised if their posts receive Community Notes. Now, this entire process is designed to be much faster.
Lightning notes can go live in as little as 14 minutes and 33 seconds after they are written or just 18 minutes and 20 seconds after the original post.
This will take care of the common issue when fact-checks appear too late to counter viral misinformation.
A Bloomberg report earlier revealed that fact-checks on popular posts sometimes took hours to appear, reaching only a fraction of the original post’s viewers.
It remains unclear how frequently Lightning Notes will speed up the fact-checking process. X now has more than 800,000 fact-checking contributors worldwide, some posts may still take longer to go through Community Notes.
X Raises API Prices and Launches Annual Subscriptions
Meanwhile, in a separate move, X announced that it is increasing prices for its API service and introducing discounted annual subscription options.
We are changing our Self Serve X API with new pricing options and limits. Below are the highlights. 🎉
~ Launching Annual Subscriptions: available at discounted rates!
~ Basic: will increase from $100 to $200 monthly with higher limits and new endpoints
~ Free: Introducing…
— Developers (@XDevelopers) October 30, 2024
The cost of the basic API tier has doubled from $100 to $200 and the Elon Musk app also plans to raise limits and add new endpoints for this tier, including reposts_of_me and communities search.
X shared the update on its developer community page, stating that the basic tier’s read limit will increase from 10,000 to 15,000.
Post on X’s developer community portal.
However, the API comparison page still shows the old limits, which could be an error.
X Developer’s account also mentioned an experimental read API for the free tier but didn’t highlight that free tier limits for posts have dropped from 1,500 to 500.
X has also introduced cheaper yearly plans for both the Basic and Pro tiers for developers interested in annual subscriptions.
The Basic annual plan now costs $2,100, while the Pro annual plan is priced at $54,000.
Earlier this year, X allowed developers to buy top-ups to increase their API read and post limits capped at 10 for the Basic tier and 5 for the Pro.
FAQs
Q1. What is the new feature X is introducing to speed up Community Notes?
Answer. X is working to make its Community Notes fact-checking system faster with a new feature called Lightning Notes.
Q2. How do Community Notes work on X?
Answer. Community Notes lets users fact-check or add important context to posts. Contributors must provide sources, and others rate the “helpfulness” of these notes. To discourage misinformation, creators are penalized if their posts receive Community Notes.
Q3. What changes are being made to X’s API service?
Answer. X announced that it is increasing prices for its API service and introducing discounted annual subscription options. The cost of the basic API tier has doubled from $100 to $200, and X plans to raise limits and add new endpoints for this tier.
Xiaomi launched the high-performance electric sedan, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra.
It is capable of 350 km/h top speed and 0 to 100 km/h in 1.98 seconds.
It features a 93.7 kWh battery, three electric motors producing 1,526 hp and advanced aerodynamics.
Priced at 814,900 yuan (approx 114,200 USD or INR 96,10,000) in China.
Mass production starting in March 2025.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Launched in China. (Image credit – Xiaomi)
We were introduced to the prototype of Xiaomi’s high-performance electric sedan the SU7 Ultra earlier in July. Now, a few months later, Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra in China alongside the flagship Xiaomi 15 Series and a host of other products in different categories.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is the electric sedan to enter the Chinese market. (Image credit – Xiaomi)
Here’s a quick introduction to the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, which is capable of up to 350Kmph top speed and goes from 0 to 100 in 1.98 seconds.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra has used carbon fibre on interior elements, doorstep panels, centre tunnel and rearview mirror. (Image credit – Xiaomi)
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – Design and Aerodynamics
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra builds on the standard SU7 sedan’s design with a stronger focus on aerodynamics. It features sportier bumpers, a prominent 1.56-meter-wide rear spoiler and a broader body.
These changes, along with an active rear diffuser, give it a claimed downforce of 265 kilograms. The car also rides on 21-inch wheels fitted with Pirelli P Zero 5 tyres
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra used Alcantara leather for seats, steering wheel, door panels and other interior parts. (Image credit – Xiaomi)
Inside, Xiaomi has combined luxury with performance styling. The seats, steering wheel, door panels, and other interior parts are upholstered in Alcantara leather.
Carbon fibre is used on various interior elements, including doorstep panels, centre tunnel and rearview mirror.
Xiaomi has combined luxury with performance styling in SU7 Ultra. (Image credit – Xiaomi)
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – Powertrain and Performance
The SU7 Ultra is powered by a CATL Qilin 2.0 battery with a capacity of 93.7 kWh, offering a maximum discharge power of 1,330 kW. It supports fast DC charging, allowing a 10-80% charge in just 11 minutes with a 5.2C charge rate.
The battery of SU7 Ultra battery powers three electric motors, two V8s and one V6. (Image credit – Xiaomi)
This battery powers three electric motors, two V8s and one V6, that together produce 1,138 kW (1,526 hp) and a peak torque of 1,770 Nm.
This setup allows the SU7 Ultra to go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.98 seconds, hit 200 km/h in 5.86 seconds and reach a top speed of 350 km/h.
It also boasts a quarter-mile time of 9.23 seconds and includes an Asil-D torque vectoring system for enhanced handling.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – Braking System and Competition
For braking, Xiaomihas equipped the SU7 Ultra with the largest carbon ceramic brake discs ever on a production car.
The front discs measure 430 mm x 40 mm, while the rear discs are 410 mm x 32 mm. These brakes, paired with six-piston front and four-piston rear Akebono callipers, can withstand temperatures over 1,300°C and bring the car from 100 km/h to a stop in just 30.8 meters.
Though the SU7 Ultra prototype set a record lap time at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the production version might be slightly slower due to added weight.
The prototype had a lightweight carbon fibre body, giving it a curb weight of 1,900 kg.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – Price and Availability
mass production and deliveries of Xiaomi SU7 Ultra to start from March 2025. (Image credit – Xiaomi
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is priced at 814,900 yuan (approx 114,200 USD or INR 96,10,000) in China, with pre-orders open now.
However, mass production and deliveries won’t begin until March 2025.
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun described the SU7 Ultra as a strong competitor to the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, offering more power at a lower price.
The Taycan Turbo GT, by comparison, is priced at 1,998,000 yuan in China.
According to Goldman Sachs, the SU7 Ultra is expected to sell 4,000 units in 2025. It’s off to a strong start, with 3,680 reservations made within 10 minutes of the launch event.
FAQs
Q1. What is the top speed and acceleration of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra?
Answer. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is capable of up to 350 km/h top speed and goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.98 seconds.
Q2. What are some key design features of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra?
Answer. The SU7 Ultra features sportier bumpers, a 1.56-meter-wide rear spoiler, a broader body, 21-inch wheels fitted with Pirelli P Zero 5 tyres and an aluminium alloy interior with Alcantara leather upholstery.
Q3. What is the powertrain specification of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra?
Answer. The SU7 Ultra is powered by a CATL Qilin 2.0 battery with a capacity of 93.7 kWh, supporting fast DC charging, and includes three electric motors producing 1,526 hp and a peak torque of 1,770 Nm.
Q4. When will the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra be available, and at what price?
Answer. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is priced at 814,900 yuan (around 114,200 USD) in China, with pre-orders open now, and mass production and deliveries beginning in March 2025.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared insights on Project Astra and the Pixel 9.
Hints at a release by 2025.
Pichai noted strong demand for the Pixel 9 series.
Pichai said Google is “building out experiences where AI can see and reason about the world around you.” (Image credit – 9to5Google)
At the I/O 2024 event earlier this year in May, Google introduced Project Astra hinting that it would come to Gemini Live later this year. Now at the recent Alphabet Q3 2024 earnings call, CEO Sundar Pichai briefly shared some insights on both Project Astra and the Pixel 9.
Pichai explained that Google is “building out experiences where AI can see and reason about the world around you.”
He added, “We’re working to ship experiences like this as early as 2025.”
It’s uncertain if Gemini Live’s camera mode might be delayed until 2025 or if a limited version will launch this year with a broader release next year. Pichai’s mention of “experiences” hints that Astra might apply to more than one product, especially since it was demonstrated on both a phone and glasses.
Sundar Pichai says more than 25% of Google’s new code is generated by AI
Currently, Gemini Live is available for all users (both paid and free) but is limited to general information chats and does not yet integrate Gemini Extensions, Gmail or Google Calendar.
On the AI front, Pichai mentioned that Google teams are “actively working on performance improvements and new capabilities for our range of models.”
He confirmed there have been “two generations of Gemini models” — likely Gemini 1.0 and 1.5 — and that Google is working on a “third generation, which is progressing well.” Rumour suggests that Gemini 2.0 will be unveiled in December.
Regarding Gemini’s integration across Google’s products, Pichai said, “…teams internally are now set up much better to consume the underlying model innovation and translate that into innovation within their products.”
Products such as Gmail, Android, Maps, Chrome, Play Store and YouTube have already rolled out initial versions with Gemini integration, with a robust roadmap ahead for 2025.
During the call, Pichai also noted that the Pixel 9 series has seen “strong demand.”
“At Made by Google, we unveiled our latest Pixel 9 series of devices, featuring advanced AI models, including Gemini Nano. We’ve seen strong demand for these devices, and they have already received multiple awards.”
The Q3 earnings call, covering July through September, included a few weeks of sales data for the Pixel 9 lineup, reflecting its early success.
FAQs
Q1. What did Sundar Pichai recently say about Google’s next-gen AI efforts?
Answer. Pichai explained that Google is “building out experiences where AI can see and reason about the world around you.” He added, “We’re working to ship experiences like this as early as 2025.”
Q2. What did Pichai mention about the Pixel 9 series in the earnings call?
Answer. Pichai noted that the Pixel 9 series has seen “strong demand.” He said, “At Made by Google, we unveiled our latest Pixel 9 series of devices, featuring advanced AI models, including Gemini Nano. We’ve seen strong demand for these devices, and they have already received multiple awards.”
Q3. What integrations is Gemini Live currently missing?
Answer. Currently, Gemini Live is available for all users (both paid and free) but is limited to general information chats and does not yet integrate Gemini Extensions, Gmail or Google Calendar.
The Google Pixel 9a is expected to launch in March 2025.
Recent reports suggest the phone will be priced at $499 in the US.
The phone is rumoured to feature a 6.3-inch 120Hz panel, a 5000 mAh battery with 18W wired and 7.5W wireless charging and a lightweight design at 186g.
Google Pixel 9a leaked renders. (Image credit – @OnLeaks on X via Android Headlines)
Google Pixel 9a is gearing up for a launch somewhere in March 2025 as per the latest reports. While the release timeline is still a few months away, it never stops rumours and leaks to shed light on its key features.
We recently reported about the leaks suggesting the expected camera specs of the upcoming smartphone.
At the beginning of October, we had a trusted source posting some renders revealing the design of the phone. Now, the latest reports from the same trusted source are giving us a hint of what to expect when it comes to pricing.
It appears the Pixel 9a will keep the same price as its predecessor.
According to a recent report published on Android Headlines, the Pixel 9a will be priced at $499 in the US, just like the Pixel 8a. The phone is expected to come with a larger battery, significant design changes and some camera upgrades.
Google Pixel 9a leaked renders. (Image credit – @OnLeaks on X via Android Headlines)Google Pixel 9a leaked renders. (Image credit – @OnLeaks on X via Android Headlines)
The same report also suggests that the Pixel 9a will weigh 186g, which is slightly lighter than the previous generation Pixel 8a.
This lightweight design is despite having a larger battery size. The phone will reportedly pack a massive 5000 mAh battery with 18W wired and 7.5W wireless charging supports.
The report further hints that the Pixel 9a will come with 8GB of RAM and offer storage options of 128GB or 256GB, similar to the Pixel 8a.
The display, on the other hand, will be a 6.3-inch 120Hz panel.
The same source in previous reports had confirmed that the upcoming phone will feature a 48MP main camera, a 13MP ultrawide lens and a 13MP front camera.
Google Tensor G4 processor with Titan M2 security chip
8GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.1) storage
Android 15, 7 years of OS, security, and Feature Drop updates
Dual SIM (nano + eSIM)
48MP rear camera with 48MP 1/2″ Sony IMX787 sensor, LED flash, OIS, 13MP 120° Ultra-
wide camera with Sony IMX712 sensor, f/2.2 aperture, PDAF, up to 4K 60fps video recording
13MP front camera with Sony IMX712 sensor, 96.5° ultra-wide lens, f/2.2 aperture, up to
4K 30fps video recording
In-display fingerprint sensor
Water and dust Resistant (IP67)
USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, 2 microphones
Dimensions: 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9mm; Weight: 186g
5G SA/NA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3 LE, GPS, GLONASS,
Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC, USB Type C 3.2, NFC
5000mAh battery with 18W wired fast charging, wireless charging
FAQs
Q1. When is the Google Pixel 9a expected to launch and at what price?
Answer. The Google Pixel 9a is gearing up for a launch somewhere in March 2025 and is expected to be priced at $499 in the US, just like the Pixel 8a.
Q2. What are the key expected features of the Google Pixel 9a?
Answer. The Pixel 9a will come with a larger battery, significant design changes and some camera upgrades, and is expected to weigh 186g. The phone will reportedly pack a 5000 mAh battery with 18W wired and 7.5W wireless charging supports. It will come with 8GB of RAM and offer storage options of 128GB or 256 GB.
Q3. What are the camera specifications of the Google Pixel 9a?
Answer. The Pixel 9a will feature a 48MP main camera, a 13MP ultrawide lens and a 13MP front camera.
