Vivo X Fold 2 AnTuTu listing Suggests Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC & 12GB RAM: Key Specifications Revealed Ahead of April Launch

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March 27, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

* Vivo is set to launch its next generation foldable Android phone, the Vivo X Fold 2.
* A leaked AnTuTu screenshot tips key specs such as Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
* Benchmark scores tip the phone to be among the best performing Androids.
* The X Fold 2 is also said to sport an 8-inch foldable display.
* The X Fold 2 is expected to launch soon in China.

Vivo is gearing up for the launch of a new foldable phone. The company is expected to launch the Vivo X Fold 2 later this year in China.

The foldable phone might launch in global markets very soon following its debut in China. Vivo is yet to reveal the official launch date of the device.

Meanwhile, the launch of the X Fold 2 seems imminent as it has likely visited the AnTuTu benchmark site.

The possible listing of the X Fold 2 on AnTuTu confirms the key specifications of the upcoming Vivo foldable phone.

A new leak has revealed a host of key specifications about the Vivo X Fold 2 foldable smartphone, the upcoming second-gen foldable device from Vivo.

The device will succeed the first-gen Vivo X Fold, a smartphone that was launched by Vivo in China and European markets in April last year.

Now, ahead of its purported launch, an AnTuTu benchmark screenshot posted on Twitter by tipster reveals the score garnered by the smartphone on the benchmark platform, while also revealing a set of key specifications about it.

Let’s take a look at the Vivo X Fold 2 specifications, features and other details known so far ahead of its launch.

Vivo X Fold 2 AnTuTu Listing

The Vivo X Fold 2 is likely to launch in the coming weeks in China. Ahead of its official debut, the foldable phone is listed on AnTuTu.

The benchmark listing confirms that the upcoming Vivo foldable phone will feature the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.

The device, which has the model number PD2266, will also pack 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, according to the AnTuTu listing.

In addition to this, the listing confirms that the foldable phone will run Android 13 out of the box. There will be a layer of Origin OS 3 for the Chinese market.

If the phone launches globally, it is likely to get Funtouch OS 13 out of the box. The X Fold 2 scored a whopping 13,18,092 points on AnTuTu. It scored 2,88,246 and 5,79,982 points in the CPU and GPU tests. The device managed to get 2,56,004 and 1,93,860 points in the Memory and UX tests as well.

The phone has scored among the highest in smartphones, let alone foldable phones.

Other details of the X Fold 2 have leaked in the past as well. The device is likely to pack a 4800mAh battery and offer 120W fast charging support.

There will be an 8-inch E6 AMOLED foldable display with a 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate support.

The phone is also said to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner on the cover screen as well.

In addition to this, the X Fold 2 is tipped to sport a triple-camera setup on the back. There will be a 50MP Sony IMX866 main camera with OIS support along with a 12MP Sony IMX663 ultra-wide sensor and a 12MP Sony IMX663 telephoto lens.

VIVO X FOLD 2 KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Key Specs

RAM	12 GB
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Rear Camera	50 MP + 10 MP + 50 MP
Front Camera	32 MP
Battery	4800 mAh
Display	8.03 inches (20.4 cm)

General

Launch Date

July 19, 2023 (Unofficial)

Performance

Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPU	Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A715 + 2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A510)
Architecture	64 bit
Fabrication	4 nm
Graphics	Adreno 740
RAM	12 GB

Display

Display Type	AMOLED
Screen Size	8.03 inches (20.4 cm)
Resolution	1916 x 2160 pixels
Pixel Density	360 ppi
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass
Bezel-less display	Yes with punch-hole display
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Refresh Rate	120 Hz
Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand)	90.45 %
Display Colour	16M

Camera

MAIN CAMERA
Camera Setup	Triple
Resolution	50 MP + 10 MP + 50 MP Triple Primary Cameras
Autofocus	Yes
Flash	Yes, 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
FRONT CAMERA
Camera Setup	Single
Resolution	32 MP Front Camera
Video Recording	1920×1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Capacity	4800 mAh
Type	Li-Polymer
Removable	No
Wireless Charging	Yes
Quick Charging	Yes, Fast, 66W
USB Type-C	Yes

Storage

Internal Memory	256 GB
Expandable Memory	No

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s)	Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size	SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support	5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTE	Yes
SIM 1	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 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 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
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
Video Player	Yes, Video Formats: MP4
Ring Tone	Music ringtones, Vibration
Music	Yes, Music Formats: MP3

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position	Side
Other Sensors	Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope
Games	Yes
Browser	Yes, HTML
Phone Book	Yes, Practically Unlimited
Email	Yes
Instant Messaging	Yes
Other Facilities	Android Market, Calculator, World clock, Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer

FAQ’s on Vivo X Fold 2

1) What are Vivo X Fold 2 leaks? What are expected specs of Vivo X Fold 2?

Ans) According to the screenshot , the Vivo X Fold 2 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC from Qualcomm, which is the San Diego chipmaker’s latest flagship mobile processor.

The device further includes 12GB memory and 512GB internal storage, and runs on Android 13. All of this adds up to a score of 1,318,092 points — which is higher than the highest-ranked Android smartphone on AnTuTu at the moment.

To be sure, China-based OEM Nubia’s Red Magic 8 Pro+ is the top Android smartphone on AnTuTu at the moment, with a score of 1,304,235 points.

Apart from this, a previous leak has also tipped further specifications of the device. These include the presence of an 8-inch E6 AMOLED foldable display on the inside, with 120Hz refresh rate at 2K screen resolution.

There could also be a triple rear camera with a 50MP Sony IMX866 sensor for the primary unit with OIS support, and two 12MP Sony IMX663 sensors for ultra-wide and telephoto units.

The external display is also tipped to feature an under-display fingerprint scanner, and the entire setup is tipped to be powered by a 4,800mAh battery with 120W fast charging.

To be sure, the first-gen Vivo X Fold was powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It featured an 8.03-inch 2K+ LTPO AMOLED folding display with 120Hz refresh rate, and a 6.53-inch AMOLED display on the outside with 120Hz refresh rate too.

It also featured four rear cameras, with an additional 8MP telephoto unit with 5x optical zoom, and the ultra-wide unit using a 48MP sensor.

It also featured under-display fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi 6 and 5G in connectivity, two 16MP selfie cameras, and a 4,600mAh battery with 66W charging — many of which may be carried over to the new Vivo X Fold 2 as well.

2) What are Vivo X Fold 2 Specifications?

Ans) Reports have claimed that the X Fold 2 has a 120Hz foldable AMOLED display with 2K resolution. The cover and inner screens will feature ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanners.

It will have a 4,800mAh battery with 120W fast charging. On the back, it will feature a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX866, with OlS) + 12-megapixel (IMX663, ultra-wide) + 12-megapixel (IMX663, telephoto) triple camera unit.

Apart from the Vivo X Fold 2, Vivo will also announce the Vivo X Flip and Vivo Pad 2 in April for the home market.

Also Read: Vivo X Fold 2 to Feature 2K Screen, Launch Tipped around Early 2023

Also Read: Upcoming Vivo X Flip foldable smartphone spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 12GB RAM, launch seems imminent

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman : iOS 17 was meant to be a bug fix update, plans changed to bring new features

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March 27, 2023

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HIGHLIGHTS

* Tech giant Apple is likely to release the iOS 17 at its WWDC event in June.
* The upcoming update will be more than fixing bugs, says analyst Mark Gurman.
* The tech giant will also likely unveil its mixed-reality headset at the event.

Tech giant Apple has changed its plan for the iOS 17 later in the development process to add several new features, indicating that the upcoming update may be more important than was thought before, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

In a recent issue of his Power On newsletter, Gurman says that iOS 17 was supposed to be more about fixing bugs and improving performance than adding new features, but it will now come with some interesting features.

Gurman had earlier said in January that iOS 17, which would likely be previewed at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, may not be as important as other iPhone updates because the company was putting more much effort into making its mixed-reality headset.

Each year Apple releases a major update for iOS, the operating system on your iPhone.
The current version, released last year, is iOS 16, and it doesn’t take a genius to predict that 2023 will see the launch of iOS 17.

This free software update will bring a raft of interface tweaks, bug fixes, and new features. It’s like getting a new iPhone without paying a penny.

Gurman explained that a change of strategy during the update’s development process has added several new features:

When Apple set out to develop iOS 17, the initial thinking was to call it a tuneup release — one focused more on fixing bugs and improving performance than adding new features (not unlike the approach the company took with Snow Leopard on Mac OS X back in 2009).

The hope was to avoid the problems of iOS 16, an ambitious update that suffered from missed deadlines and a buggy start.

But later in the development process, the strategy changed. The iOS 17 release is now expected to boast several “nice to have” features, even if it lacks a tentpole improvement like last year’s revamped lock screen. The goal of the software, codenamed “Dawn,” is to check off several of users’ most requested features.

iOS 17 Release Date: When will iOS 17 Arrive?

iOS 17 will be announced and demonstrated at WWDC 2023 in June, and then rolled out to iPhones across the world in fall 2023, almost certainly in mid-September. (The last time an iOS update was released outside September was iOS 5 back in October 2011). It’s likely to follow closely on the heels of the iPhone 15 launch event.

There was a gap of five days between the iPhone and iOS update in 2022, and six days in 2021.

Over th epast several years, the release of the new version of iOS has been fairly consistent:

* iOS 16: Monday, September 12, 2022
* iOS 15: Monday, September 20, 2021
* iOS 14: Wednesday, September 16, 2020
* iOS 13: Thursday, September 19, 2019
* iOS 12: Monday, September 17, 2018

Before this happens, a series of beta versions of iOS 17 will be released to testers, beginning with the first developer beta on the day of WWDC 2023. Here’s the expected timeline:

* Early to mid-June 2023: iOS 17 is announced at WWDC, and the first developer beta is released.
* July 2023: Apple releases the first public beta of iOS 17.
* June to September 2023: Apple releases a series of additional developer and public betas.
* Early September 2023: The iPhone 15 is announced.
* Mid-September 2023: The final public version of iOS 17 is released.

iOS 17 Update: New Features Expected

According to Gurman, when Apple started working on iOS 17, the plan was to call it a “tuneup version” that focused on addressing problems and improving performance rather than adding new features.

The objective was to avoid the pitfalls that hampered iOS 16, an ambitious release that suffered from missed deadlines and a shaky start. However, the strategy was altered later in the development process.

The iOS 17 release is now likely to include a number of “nice to have” additions, even if it misses a major upgrade like last year’s overhauled lock screen.

The software, dubbed “Dawn,” aims to fulfils several of users’ “most often requested functions.”

As per reports, the upcoming update could include a next-generation CarPlay experience, tweaks to Siri, support for sideloading and rival app stores, compatibility for Apple’s mixed-reality headset, other improvements, and new features.

Meanwhile, according to a recent report, Apple may be nearing completion of its long-awaited mixed reality headset, which could debut at the WWDC event and begin shipping in Fall 2023. It is expected to cost up to USD 3,000 (Rs 2,46,650).

iOS 17: Rumored new features

After including numerous new features in iOS 16, including a new Lock Screen, unsending iMessage, and the iCloud Shared Photo Library, but early reports indicate that iOS 17 will have ‘fewer major changes’ than usual.

According to Mark Gurman, Apple has shifted resources to development of software for its AR headset, tentatively called xrOS. A report in early January indicated that its headset development had “cost it some new features in iOS 17.”

A later report from less-reliable LeaksApplePro echoed Gurman’s comments, saying iOS 17 will focus on “stability and efficiency” and “there won’t be many visual changes.”

iOS 17: New features we hope to see

Since this year’s release is rumored to be more maintenance and smaller improvements than flashy new features, we’ve focused on things we want to see improved in iOS 17-little tweaks that will make a big difference in how we use our phones.

Apple certainly doesn’t come to us for advice about this stuff (and it’s too late to make major changes anyway), but it’s instructive to see how well “what we want” lines up with “what Apple delivers.”

For what it’s worth, Apple actually delivered several of our iOS 16 Wishlist features, and if iOS 17 brings us more of the changes on this year’s list, we’ll consider that a success.

App Library Overhaul

First introduced with iOS 14, the App Library is a good fundamental idea: Let your home screen be cluttered with only those apps you truly use every day and hide the dozens of other apps on your iPhone away from view.

It’s just a bad design! Apps are stuffed automatically into category folders that don’t always match up with what you’d expect.

I have two Fender guitar apps on my iPhone. Fender Tune is in the Entertainment folder where it doesn’t belong, and Fender Play is in Other.

Intuitively, these belong in the same folder, which should probably be Creativity. Everyone I know has numerous examples like this.

The folders are represented by four icons, three of which are actual app icons that open the app when you tap on them and the fourth is a group of four more tiny app icons that open the folder.

This is an interaction and interface model that doesn’t exist anywhere else in iOS and iPadOS, and it’s not intuitive. Oh, and all the folders and their contents move around and change so you can’t develop muscle memory.

Tapping the search box at the top of the App Library gives you an alphabetical list, which is a much simpler and intuitive way to find an app. It should be the default view—or be able to be set as the default view.

At the very least, make the folders in the App Library work like folders throughout iOS.
Don’t move them around, make them so you open the folder when you tap on them and never one of the apps within. And maybe incorporate a number showing how many apps are in the folder.

Third-party app Stores

A recent report claims that Apple will start to open up the iPhone in iOS 17, allowing the distribution of apps outside of Apple’s own App Store, the use of NFC for touchless payments beyond Apple Pay, browsers that don’t have to use Apple’s Webkit rendering engine, and more.

It’s all necessary to comply with the EU’s new Digital Markets Act, and the expectation is that it will only apply to those iPhones running iOS 17 in the regions covered by EU law.
Apple should go ahead and make the changes-whatever they are-global.

Naturally, we expect Apple to do the minimum possible to be in compliance with the Digital Markets Act, and we’re probably going to be in for a round of hearings and lawsuits and such saying that Apple isn’t in full compliance.

still think whatever limited additional choice and freedom the EU iPhone users get will be a good thing, and would be good for users the world over, on balance. Moreover, it might be a smart move by Apple.

The company is under antitrust scrutiny in several other markets, including the U.S. It could take a lot of heat off itself by offering the same solution that satisfied EU regulators, possibly preventing even stricter remedies in other regions.

It would also make iOS easier to maintain and test as a single cohesive release, rather than fragmenting iOS into regional variants.

Better Siri

Siri is definitely getting better and got a nice set of improvements in iOS 15 and iOS 16. It finally got offline processing, which speeds things up a lot and improves privacy.

It also got a bit smarter and more reliable and is a lot better about understanding what is on the screen and reacting to it.

But Siri simply isn’t getting good enough fast enough. Not a day goes by that I don’t ask my Google Assistant something to which I get a good answer, and then—just out of curiosity—I ask Siri as well, and Siri fails.

The emphasis on new large language models such as ChatGPT is moving the bar for how we expect to be able to converse with AI. Siri needs more than just a “20 percent better than last year!” update, it needs a big forward leap that you can hear and feel every time you use it.

It needs to sound better, work better, do more, and be right more often. It needs to truly feel conversational.

Siri kicked off the first generation of smartphone AI and fell behind. Wouldn’t it be great if Siri was the first true “next-generation” smartphone AI?

2FA for all

There’s this awesome feature in iOS that takes 2FA authentication codes you receive via SMS and makes them an autofill option just above the keyboard.

This allows you to fill in the code without jumping away from the app or website that requested it and back again.

The only problem is that this only works with 2FA codes from SMS or Apple’s built-in
Passwords feature.

We don’t suggest using SMS for 2FA codes unless you have to-they’re not as secure as they should be.

I’m go you regarding Akebar Mira could affect the Using the built-in password manager to generate codes isn’t a great option either because it really only works well on your iPhone-if you ever need to log in anywhere else, it’s a real pain to jump three layers deep in Settings to get your code.

And some businesses mandate the use of certain 2FA apps. We’d love for Apple to provide a framework for one-time-password code generation apps such as Authy, Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, and others so they can securely autofill codes when requested just like Messages.

Call screening

Spam calls are out of control, and Apple should be using every tool in its arsenal to solve one of the biggest annoyances plaguing every smartphone user.

For some time now, Google Assistant has been able to screen calls from unknown callers on Android phones.

It can produce text transcripts and recordings, too.This seems like a thing Siri should be able to do. In fact, Apple should go a step further and build an iCloud call spam service.

These apps and services already exist, but they require you to set up a call-forwarding service-Apple, with low-level access to the operating system, could make this easy and seamless.

Just like the iCloud Private Relay service, this should be an obvious feature for a company that bills itself as the “security and privacy” smartphone choice.

More Dynamic Island

The Dynamic Island is a wonderful interface convention that we expect to see on all four iPhone models this year.

But it can do more! New notifications should flow out of the Dynamic Island when they come in instead of just sliding down from the top of the screen, and the option to see how many unread notifications you have would be useful too. Maybe Siri could suggest new Live Activities based on the apps you use.

But most importantly, the Dynamic Island should not be a place for notifications to live, just where they briefly appear when they first come in.

The use of this area is clear: it’s for persistent background activities and “here and then gone forever” toasts like the Face ID authentication or AirPods connecting.

Version unification

There’s no good reason for Apple’s ecosystem to have fragmented version numbers that are hard to keep track of.

More than ever before, the software is updated in sync with features meant to work together, so why do we have one version number of iOS and iPadOS and tvOS, another for watchOS, and another for macOS?

This is only going to get worse when the Reality headset is released and has xrOS 1 or something similar.

Just jump everything ahead to 17. Or better yet, version 20. Why not? After all, Apple skipped the iPhone 9 entirely, jumped tvOS to version 17 out of the blue, and kept macOS at version 10 for more than a decade.

FAQ’s on iOS 17 Compatibility

1) iOS 17 compatibility: Which iPhones will be able to run iOS 17?

Ans) Our best guess is that the iPhone XS and later will be able to run iOS 17. The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, and the iPhone X which came out the same year, are all on the borderline.

They may miss out, or they may squeak through and get another year of software support.
Apple, unfortunately, doesn’t follow a strict system where iPhones lose support after a specified number of years.

Some years Apple doesn’t remove any devices from the list of supported devices; last year, by contrast, it removed the 6s and 7 generations in a single stroke. (Optimists may hope that this unusually harsh year will be followed by a more lenient one.)

If you’ve got an iPhone 7, 1st-gen iPhone SE, or anything earlier than those devices, however, you definitely won’t be able to install iOS 17 since they aren’t compatible with get iOS 16.

* iPhone 7, iPhone SE (2016), and earlier: Not compatible
* iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus: Possibly compatible
* iPhone X: Possibly compatible
* iPhone XS, XS Max, XR: Probably compatible
* iPhone 11 and later: Definitely compatible

Even if your chosen device is granted another year of software support, it’s worth noting that older iPhones may not get the full range of new features.

2) iOS 17: How to install the beta and full version?

Ans) Once the final release comes out, installing iOS 17 will be a breeze. Open the Settings app on your iPhone and go to General > Software Update; iOS will check for any available updates and guide you through the process of installing them.

You simply have to follow the instructions, which we explain in our iOS updating guide. And it’s easier still if you’ve turned on Automatic Updates, which you can do from the same screen.

But you can also install betas both leading up to the main release of iOS 17 and through the year following its release. there are two types-developer betas, which arrive first, and public betas, which generally show up a day or two later.

If you want to install a developer beta, you need, unsurprisingly, to be a registered Apple software developer.

This costs $99 a year and will give you priority access to all of Apple’s betas, including macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. A better option for most would be to go for the public beta instead: these come out later than the developer betas, but they are free, and still give you bragging rights with your friends.

Apple is changing the way betas are installed in iOS 16.4, and they are now tied to Apple IDs rather than profiles, so the process is a little friendlier than before. You can sign up to receive betas at the Apple Beta Software Program site.

In either case, it’s important to stress that betas are not finished software and are likely to contain bugs.

That’s kind of the point of testing them. So be prepared for things to go wrong, maybe catastrophically, and we don’t recommend that you install a beta on your primary device. If that doesn’t put you off, follow our iOS beta installation guide.

Also Read: Apple Removed iPhone Live Wallpapers in iOS 16, Now No Live Photo or Live Wallpaper on Lock Screen?

Also Read: iPhone in 2023: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Ultra, iPhone SE 4, iOS 17

Also Read: Apple Pressurized to Introduce Revolutionary Changes in iOS 17

Redmi Note 12 Turbo Harry Potter Special Edition revealed ahead of official launch: Specifications

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Team My Mobile

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March 27, 2023

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HIGHLIGHTS

* Redmi Note 12 Turbo Harry Potter edition has been officially teased by the brand.
* The customised box package would come with a Magic wand and flags of various Hogwarts teams.
* The custom edition might also feature customised themes, icon packs and more.

Tech companies have been increasingly collaborating with Hollywood studios to release special editions of their products tied to popular movies.

These collaborations offer fans a chance to own a piece of memorabilia related to their favourite films while also providing tech companies with an opportunity to market their products to a wider audience.

For example, Samsung has partnered with Marvel Studios in the past to release Avengers-themed versions of its smartphones, while Apple has collaborated with Disney to create Star Wars-inspired versions of its popular AirPods.

As per the latest reports, Redmi is gearing up to launch a Harry Potter-themed version of their upcoming smartphone, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo.

A Redmi Note 12 Turbo ‘Harry Potter’ edition has been teased by the brand on Weibo before the Turbo edition’s launch on March 28th in China.

The special edition model is expected to launch later this month, after the Redmi Note 12 Turbo goes official in China.

We believe (and hope) the partnership may expand to other markets outside of China and allow fans to purchase memorabilia from the popular novel and movie series.

Redmi Note 12 Turbo ‘Harry Potter’ edition will come in customised packaging, with the Hogwarts logo in the middle of the box and Redmi X Harry Potter branding at the bottom.

Customers buying the special edition will get the Magic Wand and flags of various Hogwarts teams inside the box.

We believe the handset may get customised themes, icon packs and much more.

Redmi Note 12 Turbo Specifications (Expected)

Redmi Note 12 Turbo will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 SoC paired with Adreno GPU.

The chipset could be paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage that might be further expandable. The phone is expected to pack a 5,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is expected to boot Android 13 OS with MIUI 14 out of the box. The handset is expected to pack a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a punch-hole cutout for the selfie snapper, and narrow bezels.

Connectivity features could include 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB Type-C port for charging.

Moving to optics, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo Edition is said to come with a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP secondary shooter, and a 2MP third lens. The phone could house a 16MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.

Redmi Note 12 Turbo Key Specifications

Performance

Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
CPU	Octa core (2.4 GHz, Single core, Kryo 670 + 2.2 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 670 + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 670)
Architecture	64 bit
Fabrication	6 nm
Graphics	Adreno 642L
RAM	8 GB

Camera & Display

RAM	8 GB
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
Rear Camera	50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP
Front Camera	16 MP
Battery	5000 mAh
Display	6.67 inches (16.94 cm)

General

Launch Date	May 17, 2023 (Unofficial)
Operating System	Android v13

Display

Display Type	OLED
Screen Size	6.67 inches (16.94 cm)
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect Ratio	20:9
Pixel Density	395 ppi
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass
Bezel-less display	Yes with punch-hole display
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
HDR 10 / HDR+ support	Yes, HDR 10+
Refresh Rate	120 Hz

Camera
Camera Setup	Triple
Resolution	50 MP, Primary Camera 8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP, Macro Camera
Autofocus	Yes
Flash	Yes, 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
FRONT CAMERA
Camera Setup	Single
Resolution	16 MP, Primary Camera

Battery

Capacity	5000 mAh
Type	Li-Polymer
Removable	No
Quick Charging	Yes, Fast, 67W
USB Type-C	Yes

Storage

Internal Memory	128 GB
Expandable Memory	No

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s)	Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size	SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support	5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTE	Yes
SIM 1	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 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 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Wi-Fi Features	Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.2
GPS	Yes with A-GPS
USB Connectivity	Mass storage device, USB charging

Multimedia

Loudspeaker	Yes
Audio Jack	3.5 mm

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position	Side
Other Sensors	Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

FAQ’s on Redmi Note 12 Turbo

1) Redmi Note 12 Turbo Everything You Need to know ?

Ans) The limited edition package will come with college wizard robes, scarves, magic wands, and famous souvenirs of Harry Potter: an admission notice and 9¾ card pins.

According to the latest reports and teasers, the phone will feature a 12-bit Flexible OLED panel, 16GB+1TB storage, and a massive 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. The company also teases the color of the device, which is “Ice Feather White”. Under the hood, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor, paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The phone will have a 3725mm vapor chamber cooling system to improve heat dissipation by 35%. The Redmi Note 12 Turbo will also run on MIUI 14 based on Android 13 out of the box, making it the first Redmi Note 12 smartphone to run on Android 13 out of the box.

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo will be equipped with a 64-megapixel main camera. It will be coupled with features like optical image stabilization (OIS) and the Xiaomi Imaging Engine 2.0.

There is no official confirmation on the auxiliary cameras of the device. The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is expected to launch globally under the Poco F5 branding on April 5th in India.

With its impressive specifications, this phone is sure to attract a lot of attention in the crowded smartphone market.

Also Read: Redmi Note 12 4G to launch date in India on March 30th; Redmi Note 12 Turbo release date confirmed

Also Read: Redmi Note 12 4G Launching Soon Globally; Specifications, Price & Renders Tipped in Latest Leak

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OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G promo video reveals design & first look ahead of India launch; Specifications Leaked

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March 27, 2023

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HIGHLIGHTS

* The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G will launch on April 4th in India, the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 TWS.
* The full design of the device has been revealed ahead of launch.
* Here’s the first look of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G from all angles.
* The Nord CE 3 Lite is rumored to pack a Snapdragon 695G chipset.
* The Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is speculated to cost Rs. 28,999 in India.
* It will be available in Pastel Lime and Chromatic Grey colors.

OnePlus will launch its mid-range OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G in India on April 4th, 2023.

Alongside the device, the brand will also unveil its new OnePlus Nord Buds 2 TWS in the country.

Ahead of the official launch, the full design of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has been revealed, leaving little room for guesswork.

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G will feature a triple rear camera setup and a possible punch-hole display.

Let’s take a look at the design of the upcoming OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G and find out what the device has in store for us.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite launch date in India

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite and the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 will debut in India on April 4th at 7 PM IST. Like the other OnePlus products, they should be on sale via Amazon and the OnePlus website.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G Design Revealed

The volume up and down buttons will be on the left side of the device, while the power button will stay on the right side and might double as a fingerprint scanner.

The device does not appear to feature an alert slider, which should not come as a surprise to any, given that OnePlus has lately been skipping the alert slider with its more budget-oriented devices.

Moving on, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has a triple rear camera setup alongside an LED flash. The rear of the device has the brand’s logo and that’s, more or less, all that we get at the back. The front of the device will likely have a single punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite Specifications (Expected)

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G complete specifications are not available but some details have surfaced online. The handset is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 695 processor, which will enable 5G network support.

The SoC will be supported by 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. Running the show is Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 skin out of the box.

The phone will feature a 120Hz refresh rate and an IPS LCD panel. The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging. As for the cameras, the Nord CE 3 Lite will have a 64MP primary sensor and a 16MP shooter on the front for selfies.

As for the Nord Buds 2, the design is quite identical to the predecessor but we can speculate the internal specifications and features will see moderate improvements and upgrades.

Early Bird Benefits

OnePlus is offering early bird benefits for those buying the Nord CE 3 Lite. These include a free OnePlus product (can be anything and this is a limited-time offer), an extended warranty at a discounted price and an instant discount with select bank cards.

Buyers get 2 months of YouTube Premium subscription and an additional exchange discount. There is a dedicated microsite the OnePlus website but that doesn’t reveal any key specifications.

ONEPLUS NORD CE 3 LITE 5G KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Key Specs

RAM	6 GB
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
Rear Camera	50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP
Front Camera	16 MP
Battery	5000 mAh
Display	6.59 inches (16.74 cm)

General

Launch Date	April 19, 2023 (Unofficial)
Operating System	Android v12

Performance

Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
CPU	Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual core, Kryo 660 + 1.7 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 660)
Architecture	64 bit
Fabrication	6 nm
Graphics	Adreno 619
RAM	6 GB

Display

Display Type	IPS LCD
Screen Size	6.59 inches (16.74 cm)
Resolution	1080 x 2412 pixels
Aspect Ratio	20:9
Pixel Density	401 ppi
Bezel-less display	Yes with punch-hole display
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Refresh Rate	120 Hz
Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand)	84.1 %

Camera

MAIN CAMERA
Camera Setup	Triple
Resolution	50 MP f/1.7, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera
Autofocus	Yes
Flash	Yes, LED Flash
Image Resolution	8150 x 6150 Pixels
Settings	Exposure compensation
Shooting Modes	Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features	Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus
Video Recording	1920×1080 @ 30 fps
FRONT CAMERA
Camera Setup	Single
Resolution	16 MP f/2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
Video Recording	1920×1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Capacity	5000 mAh
Type	Li-Polymer
Removable	No
Quick Charging	Yes, Fast, 33W
USB Type-C	Yes

Storage

Internal Memory	128 GB
Expandable Memory	Yes, Up to 1 TB

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s)	Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size	SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support	5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTE	Yes
SIM 1	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 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 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Wi-Fi Features	Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.3
GPS	Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
USB Connectivity	Mass storage device, USB charging

Multimedia

Loudspeaker	Yes
Audio Jack	3.5 mm

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position	Side
Other Sensors	Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

FAQ’s on One Plus Nord CE 3 Lite

1) What are OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G specifications (expected)?

Ans) The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is expected to feature a 120Hz refresh rate IPS LCD panel.

The device will likely feature a Snapdragon 695 processor, which could be paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage.

In terms of software, we can expect the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G to run the latest Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 skin out of the box.

Coming to the battery of the device, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is expected to feature a 5,000mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging. Lastly, the device will likely feature a 64MP main camera and a 16MP selfie snapper.

2) What are OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite rumoured specifications?

Ans) OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite rumoured specifications

* 6.7-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate 

* Octa Core Snapdragon 695 8nm Mobile Platform (2.2GHz x 2+1.8GHz x 6 Kryo 560 CPUs) with Adreno 619L GPU 

* 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2) storage, expandable memory up to 1TB with microSD

 * Android 13 with OxygenOS 13 

* Dual SIM 

* 108MP rear camera, 2MP depth and 2MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture, LED flash 

* 16MP front-facing camera 

* Side-mounted fingerprint sensor

 * 3.5mm audio jack, Super linear speaker 

* 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ax (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou/NavIC, NFC, USB Type-C

 * 5000mAh battery with 67W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging

3) What are OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G: Expected launch date?

Ans) A tipster named Max Jambor has revealed the launch date of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G on Twitter.

As per Jambor’s tweet, the upcoming smartphone will launch on April 4. Meanwhile, the Nord CE 3 and Nord 3 smartphones are expected to arrive by Q3 2023.

Also Read: OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, OnePlus Nord Buds 2 will launch at ‘Larger than life – A OnePlus Nord Launch Event’ in India on April 4th 2023

Also Read: OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G tipped to launch on April 4th: Expected Specifications and More Details

Also Read: OnePlus Nord CE receives its final Android 13-based update with Oxygen OS 13: changelog, new features

Nothing Phone (2) spotted on BIS certification website to feature Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; India Launch Soon

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March 27, 2023

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HIGHLIGHTS

* The Nothing Phone (2) has been spotted on the Indian BIS certification website ahead of launch.
* The BIS listing suggests that the India launch of the device might be imminent.
* The device will reportedly be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor.

A report that surfaced last month claimed that the model number of the upcoming Nothing Phone (2) is A065.

Since Nothing’s Phone (1) came out in India last year, its follow-up is also likely to come out in the country.

A new Nothing device with model number AIN065 has appeared in the database of the BIS authority.

It appears to be the Indian variant of the Phone (2). The BIS listing is a good hint that the company could be planning to launch the smartphone in the coming weeks.

The BIS listing has no information on the specifications of the device. However, recent reports have revealed some of its details.

First of all, earlier this month, a Qualcomm executive accidentally revealed that the Phone (2) will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. Hence, it appears that the device will be packed with top-notch specifications.

Nothing confirmed the arrival of its Nothing Phone (2) smartphone. The Nothing Phone (2) is likely going to be an upper mid-range smartphone and will likely be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor.

The device is expected to launch sometime in Q2/Q3 2023, and ahead of the official release, the Nothing Phone (2) has been spotted on the Indian BIS certification authority website, which hints at an imminent launch in the country.

Let’s take a look.

Nothing Phone (2) visits Indian BIS ahead of Launch

Nothing Phone (2) (with the model number Nothing AIN065) has recently been certified by the Indian BIS certification.

Though the BIS certification listing does not tell us anything about the specifications and features of the device, it sure suggests that the launch of the device is imminent.

This is the first time that the model number has popped up on any certification website, and even though the listing does not explicitly map the model number with the Nothing Phone (2) moniker, given the brand’s past trends, we can certainly not expect it to be any other smartphone, and it will, in all likelihood, be the Nothing Phone (2).

Nothing Phone (2) Specifications (Expected)

Nothing Phone (2) will have an AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It is likely to support an FHD+ resolution and feature an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It will run on Nothing OS-based Android 13.

The SoC is likely to be paired with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage. It is expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery. However, there is no information available on the fast charging capabilities of the Phone (2). Like the predecessor, the Phone (2) is expected will support wireless charging.

Also, the rumor mill is yet to leak details about the Phone (2)’s design and cameras. It is likely to come equipped with an enhanced version of the Glyph interface that was made available in the previous generation. It is expected to launch in the third quarter of 2023.

NOTHING PHONE 2 KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Key Specs

RAM	8 GB
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1
Rear Camera	50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP
Front Camera	32 MP
Battery	4700 mAh
Display	6.67 inches (16.94 cm)

General

Launch Date	July 19, 2023 (Unofficial)
Operating System	Android v13

Performance

Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1
CPU	Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single core, Cortex X2 + 250 MHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510)
Architecture	64 bit
Fabrication	4 nm
Graphics	Adreno 730
RAM	8 GB

Display

Display Type	OLED
Screen Size	6.67 inches (16.94 cm)
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel Density	395 ppi
Bezel-less display	Yes with punch-hole display
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Refresh Rate	120 Hz

Camera

MAIN CAMERA
Camera Setup	Triple
Resolution	50 MP, Primary Camera 50 MP 50 MP
Autofocus	Yes
Flash	Yes, 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
FRONT CAMERA
Camera Setup	Single
Resolution	32 MP, Primary Camera

Battery

Capacity	4700 mAh
Type	Li-Polymer
Removable	No
Wireless Charging	Yes
Quick Charging	Yes, Fast, 66W
USB Type-C	Yes

Storage

Internal Memory	128 GB
Expandable Memory	No

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s)	Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size	SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support	5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTE	Yes
SIM 1	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 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 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Wi-Fi Features	Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.2
GPS	Yes with A-GPS
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
Other Sensors	Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

FAQ’s On Nothing Phone (2)

1) What are the Nothing Phone (2) specifications (expected)?

Ans) The Nothing Phone (2) is expected to feature a 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED display with a FHD+ resolution. Under the hood, the Nothing Phone (2) is expected to come powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, which could be coupled with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB storage.

Coming to the battery of the device, the Nothing Phone (2) is tipped to feature a 5,000mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging and wireless fast charging as well. In terms of software, the Nothing Phone (2) is more than likely to boot the latest Android 13-based Nothing OS out of the box.

Lastly, the device could feature a 50MP main camera with support for OIS.

2) What chip the Nothing Phone (2) will use?

Ans) The slip happened during MWC 2023. Qualcomm’s SVP and GM of Mobile, Compute and XR business unit, Alex Katouzian made a post congratulating Carl Pei and the Nothing team on the launch of the Nothin (2). There are a few things interesting about the post.

Firstly, that phone is nowhere near launch. We haven’t even gotten any officialannouncement about it. What’s more notable, however, is the mention of the processor that this phone is set to use.

“Congratulations Cari Pei and the Nothing Team on the launch on the launch of Nothing Phone2 with #qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.” Since this bit of information came from an executive over at Qualcomm, we can be sure that it’s correct. You’d still want to keep an eye out in case anything changes or if Katouzian was actually mistaken.

So, if this phone uses a processor so powerful, then it will definitely be able to go toe-to-toe with the top phones of the year. Sure, it’s half of a generation behind, but the differences in day-to-day performance will be negligible. With a higher-performing chip, we’re also expecting a higher price tag along with it.

Not only is Nothing using a more expensive SoC, but the diminishing economy means that manufacturing the phone will be even more expensive. We’re not sure how much the phone will cost when it hits the shelves, but let’s hope that it’s close to that of the Nothing Phone (1).

Of course, for those that were hoping for and wanted the best possible internals inside the Nothing Phone 2, it looks like that probably won’t be happening this year. Again, as stated before, this isn’t a huge blow to the handset, and by using an older generation processor, there’s always the chance, or there’s a likely chance that the price of the device will debut much lower than competitors offerings.

But, it’d be interesting to hear your thoughts on this? What do you think about the Nothing Phone 2 using an older generation processor?

3) Whats new in the Nothing Phone (2) in comparison to Nothing Phone (1) ?

Ans) Now with a better build and specifications, we believe that the price of the Nothing Phone (2) may also go up quite a bit. The Phone (1) was launched in three variants in India – the base 8GB RAM plus 128GB storage model comes at a price of Rs 32,999. The other two models — 8GB RAM plus 256GB storage and 12GB RAM and 256GB storage come at a price of RS 35,999 and Rs 38999.

Although, the company has offered the phone with big discounts every other month since its launch. So, it is safe to assume that the price of the Nothing Phone (2) could be higher when compared to the Phone (1).

Also Read: Nothing Phone (2) to be powered by Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, Qualcomm executive reveals accidentally ahead of Nothing Ear (2) launch

Also Read: Nothing Phone (2) Launch Confirmed for U.S. Release in Late 2023

Also Read: Nothing Phone (1) Gets New Feature by 2022 end

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE cancelled; New Tri-Fold Foldable Display Phone to Launch Instead

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March 27, 2023

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HIGHLIGHTS

* The latest rumour suggests that Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is being canceled in favour of a new foldable phone.
* This new tri-fold display will be a double-hinged foldable phone expected to launch later this year.
* The upcoming tri-fold Galaxy phone has been revealed by Samsung in the past as a working prototype.

There has been much confusion regarding the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE of late.

The most recent leak confirms that Samsung has no plans of launching the Galaxy S23 FE in the pipeline. Instead, it may launch a “Tri-Fold” display device, some time this year.

Popular Tipster Yogesh Brar revealed this news on Twitter. He suggested that Samsung may launch an improved version of the Z Fold 5 and the Flip 5, alongside a Tri-Fold display this year.

There have been widespread rumors that Samsung is planning to release a new Fan Edition phone later this year, speculated to be called the Galaxy S23 FE. The last Fan Edition device released by Samsung was the Galaxy S21 FE 5G, but the company decided to skip the S22 FE.

However, according to the latest reports, Samsung has decided to forgo a more affordable version of its flagship phone in favour of a new type of folding smartphone.

No Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, New Trifold Smartphone Coming Soon

According to a tweet from tipster Yogesh Brar, Samsung is not currently developing a Galaxy S23 FE, contrary to recent rumors that suggested the device is in active development and will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

Instead, the company is reportedly working on an improved version of its Z series foldable phones.

This new line is expected to include the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5, which will be released later this year.

In addition, the tweet mentions that Samsung is working on a tri-fold phone that will fold like a book.

This is not the first time we’ve heard about this concept, as Samsung has been rumored to be working on a dual-hinge Galaxy Z Fold successor since 2018. Last year, the company even showcased a working prototype of a tri-fold phone.

The double-folding design of the tri-fold phone will likely resemble a small tablet when folded out, with a larger display than the Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Other phone manufacturers have attempted to bring a similar design to market, but the challenge lies in delivering a device with both inward and outward folding mechanisms.

Samsung has made some headway in this area and showcased a prototype at CES earlier this year called a “Flex in and out” display platform.

Although foldable displays were not durable in the past, Samsung’s continued efforts to push the boundaries of foldable phones are exciting.

This suggests that the company sees the form factor as the future of smartphones and is continuously pushing the boundaries to deliver a product in the near future.

Samsung “Tri-Fold” Display Device

While the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has been speculated right from the start, Samsung’s interest into developing a “Tri-Fold” display could have arisen from the success of its foldable phones, notably the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold smartphones, and the concept phones it displayed at CES 2022.

Samsung demostrated three foldable display at CES 2022 called the Flex S, Flex G, Flex Slidable. The Flex S display comes with three panels and opens up outwards like a pamphlet. The Flex G, on the other hand, folds inwards twice like a wallet. The Flex Slidable is said to be similar to the Oppo X 2021.

During CES 2023, Samsung showcased a prototype for a “Flex In and Out” display with a 360-degree rotating screen. This means the display can rotate both inwards and outwards up to a full 360-degree.

Samsung’s foldable phones to date have a single hinge that allows the device to be “folded”, but the earlier-mentioned displays come with three foldable parts. The “Flex In and Out” display is said to use a water-drop hinge design that allows it to be able to turn a full 360-degree.

Ever since these displays have been showcased, there has been constant speculation whether Samsung would incorporate these displays into any of foldable handset, or rather introduce a third foldable handset alongside the Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Flip smartphones.

An earlier report also claimed that Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 would come with a 6.2-inch display like its predecessors. The report claimed that Samsung wanted to iron out the issues plaguing foldable phones such as display creases and the thickness of the device.

However, for fans of the Samsung Galaxy S23 who were hoping for the Galaxy S23 FE variant to launch could have to wait until clearer details emerge on the subject.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S23 FE 5G KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Key Specs

RAM	8 GB
Processor	Samsung Exynos 2200
Rear Camera	64 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP
Front Camera	32 MP
Battery	4500 mAh
Display	6.5 inches (16.51 cm)

General

Launch Date	April 26, 2023 (Unofficial)
Operating System	Android v12
Custom UI	Samsung One UI

Performance

Chipset	Samsung Exynos 2200
CPU	Octa core (2.8 GHz, Single core, Cortex X2 + 2.52 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 1.82 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510)
Architecture	64 bit
Fabrication	4 nm
RAM	8 GB

Display

Display Type	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen Size	6.5 inches (16.51 cm)
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel Density	405 ppi
Bezel-less display	Yes with punch-hole display
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch

Design

Waterproof	Yes, Water resistant, IP68
Ruggedness	Dust proof

Camera

MAIN CAMERA
Camera Setup	Quad
Resolution	64 MP, Primary Camera 12 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 5 MP, Macro Camera 5 MP, Depth Camera
Autofocus	Yes
OIS	Yes
Flash	Yes, LED Flash
Image Resolution	9000 x 7000 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
FRONT CAMERA
Camera Setup	Single
Resolution	32 MP, Primary Camera

Battery

Capacity	4500 mAh
Type	Li-Polymer
Removable	No
Wireless Charging	Yes
Quick Charging	Yes, Fast
USB Type-C	Yes

Storage

Internal Memory	128 GB
Expandable Memory	No

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s)	Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size	SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support	5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTE	Yes
SIM 1	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 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 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Wi-Fi Features	Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.2
GPS	Yes with A-GPS
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
Other Sensors	Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

FAQ’s on Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

1) What are the Samsung Galaxy S21 Specifications?

Ans) Samsung Galaxy S21 FE flaunts a 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display with a 2,340 x 1,080 pixels resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The phone is powered by the Exynos 2100 processor paired with up to 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

Android 13-based OneUI custom skin takes care of the software side of things. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a triple rear camera setup, with a 12MP primary wide camera, a 12MP ultra-wide lens with a 123-degree field of view, and an 8MP telephoto camera with 30x zoom capabilities. There is a 32MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE packs a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging over a USB Type-C charging port. The phone is equipped with an IP68 water resistance rating and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

2) What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?

Ans) Samsung Galaxy S23 FE should be priced around USD 649.99 (approx. Rs 53,840).

3) What is Samsung Galaxy S21?

Ans) To recall, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE flaunts a 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display with a 2,340 x 1,080 pixels resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.

The phone is powered by the Exynos 2100 processor paired with up to 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. Android 13-based OneUI custom skin takes care of the software side of things.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a triple rear camera setup, with a 12MP primary wide camera, a 12MP ultra-wide lens with a 123-degree field of view, and an 8MP telephoto camera with 30x zoom capabilities. There is a 32MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE packs a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging over a USB Type-C charging port.

The phone is equipped with an IP68 water resistance rating and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Samsung recently unveiled the Galaxy S23 series smartphones in an unpacked event. A few weeks back, South Korean media claimed that Samsung will unveil the Galaxy FE 2023. The introduction of Galaxy Fan Edition (FE) was a success for Samsung. Samsung introduced FE smartphones with trimmed-down specifications of its flagship devices.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Prices, Specifications Leaked Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked Launch Event February 1

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S23 Leak: Official Cases, Screen Guards & Accessories Leaked before February 1 Unpacked Launch Event

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Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ with 5,000mAh Batteries , MediaTek Helio G36 and Android 12 (Go Edition) Launched: Price, Specifications

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March 26, 2023

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HIGHLIGHTS

* Xiaomi has launched the Redmi A2 and the Redmi A2+ budget smartphones in European markets.
* The Redmi A2 and the Redmi A2+ get Android 12 (Go Edition), a 5000mAh battery & support 10W charging, an 8MP dual camera setup and more.
* There is no indication for their India launch at the moment.
* The Redmi A2+ features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
* The Redmi A2 series smartphones feature a leather textured back panel.

Xiaomi has silently launched a couple of entry-level A-series smartphones – the Redmi A2 and the Redmi A2+.
The latest A-series smartphones aren’t much different from their predecessors. Xiaomi has swapped the MediaTek Helio A22 with the MediaTek Helio G36 on the latest A-series smartphones, and that’s the only change between the latest Redmi A2 series devices and their predecessors.
The Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ feature a 6.52-inch LCD display and offer up to 3GB of RAM. These smartphones are powered by a 5000mAh battery unit and charge over the micro USB port.
The Redmi A2+ also offers a fingerprint scanner which the Redmi A2 lacks.

Let us take a closer look at the Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ price, specifications, and features.

Redmi A2, Redmi A2+ prices are yet to be announced Xiaomi is yet to announce the prices of the Redmi A2 and the Redmi A2+ smartphones. The devices are aimed at the budget end of the market. The Redmi A2 and the Redmi A2+ will be available in light blue, light green, and black colour options. As of now, the devices will be available in the European markets. There is no indication of its India launch yet.

Redmi A2, Redmi A2+ specifications, features

The Redmi A2 and the Redmi A2+ smartphones are budget-oriented smartphones and come with humble hardware features. The devices sport a 6.52-inch LCD display with 720 x 1600 pixel resolution. Under the hood, there is a MediaTek Helio G36 SoC paired with 2GB or 3GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 32GB eMMC 5.1 storage. The Redmi A2 and the Redmi A2+ run on Android 12 (Go Edition).

At the back, there is a dual camera setup at the back which consists of an 8MP primary shooter and a QVGA shooter accompanied by an LED flash. For selfies and video chats, there is a 5MP front shooter. Powering the device is a 5,000mAh battery which is charged via an old-school micro-USB connector. Both devices have the following connectivity features – dual-SIM, 4G, 2.4GHz WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, Glonass, and Galileo.

Both the Redmi A2 and the Redmi A2+ smartphones are nearly identical and are offered with a textured back.

However, the Redmi A2+ gets the added security of biometric authentication thanks to a fingerprint sensor mounted at the back. The smartphones come in at 164.9 × 76.75 × 9.09mm in dimension and tip the scale at 192 grams.

Faqs on Redmi A2 & Redmi A2+

1)What are Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+: Specifications and Features?

Ans)The Redmi A2 flaunts a 6.52-inch LCD display with an HD+ (1600 x 720 pixel) resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a waterdrop notch.
Under the hood, the latest Redmi smartphone sports a MediaTek Helio G36 processor which brings with it an octa-core CPU and an IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU.
It comes paired with up to 3GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 32GB eMMC 5.1 storage.
The Redmi A2 features a dual-rear camera setup that consists of an 8MP primary shooter, a QVGA lens, and LED flash.
There is also a 5MP front shooter available for video calls and selfies.
The Redmi A2 comes equipped with a 5000mAh battery unit. It supports 10W charging over a micro-USB charging port.
The Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ come in three colour options – Light Blue, Light Green, and Black.
These measure 164.9 × 76.75 × 9.09mm and weigh 192 grams. Talking about the connectivity options, the Redmi A2 series devices support Dual-SIM, 4G, 2.4GHz WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, Glonass, and Galileo.
The Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ come pre-loaded with Android 12 (Go Edition).
These devices are the same in every aspect except for the inclusion of a fingerprint scanner on the Redmi A2+.
The Redmi A2 series devices feature leather textured back panel similar to their predecessors.

2)What is Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+: Price and Availability?

Ans)Xiaomi is yet to reveal the pricing of the Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+.
Xiaomi Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ are launched in global markets (likely Europe) and there is no word on India availability of these devices.

ASUS ROG Phone 7 Series Specifications Leaked with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC &16GB RAM: Two Models expected to Launch

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March 25, 2023

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HIGHLIGHTS

* ASUS has revealed that it will launch the upcoming ROG Phone 7 series on April 13th.
* The series is being tipped to include two models: ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate.
* The gaming smartphones are expected to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, and carry up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.
* There will be a 6000mAh battery under the hood.

ASUS is preparing to release its newest ROG Phone series across the globe.

The company stated that the ASUS ROG Phone 7 will debut globally and in India on April 13th.

While the company has announced that the upcoming series will be called the ROG Phone 7, it has not disclosed the number of devices that will be included in the lineup.

However, a recent leak has shed some light on the possible devices launching within this new ROG series and their specifications.

Tipster Abhishek Yadav took to Twitter and revealed that the ROG Phone 7 series will include two devices: the vanilla ROG Phone 7 and the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate. As per him, ASUS is planning to drop the ROG Phone 7 Pro which is a surprising development.

Let’s look at the ASUS ROG Phone 7 series’ features, specs, and other information that is currently known.

ASUS ROG Phone 7 Series Specifications Tipped

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 series will include two smartphones this time around. According to a new leak, there will be the ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate launching under the new flagship gaming series.

Tipster Abhishek Yadav revealed that ASUS will launch its upcoming ROG Phone series gaming smartphones with the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.

This was kind of obvious as ASUS’ flagship phone series feature the top-end SoCs available fat the time of the launch.

The ROG Phone 7 series could possibly get the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC with a peak clock speed of 3.2GHz and not the overclocked version found in the Samsung Galaxy S23 series.

The tipster also revealed that the phones will feature a triple-camera setup on the back. The primary camera sensor is not likely to change compared to the ROG Phone 6 series.

There will be a 50MP Sony IMX766 main camera sensor. It will be accompanied by a 13MP ultra-wide camera and an 8MP macro sensor, according to Yadav, On the front, there will be a 32MP front camera sensor.

The ROG Phone 7 series will measure 173 x 77 x 10.3mm. The devices will also be quite heavy at 239 grams.

The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate will pack more RAM and storage. It is said to offer 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

The vanilla model could come with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. As expected, the devices will run Android 13 out of the box.

They will have a layer of ROG UI on top of Android. Some other details of the phones have leaked in the past.

The two devices will pack a beefy 6000mAh battery under the hood. There will be support for 65W fast charging out of the box.

The ROG Phone 7 series will sport a tall 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and 165Hz refresh rate.

The devices are also likely to feature some high-end cooling system under the hood to keep thermals in check. The pricing and sale date of the ROG Phone 7 series will be announced at the event on April 13.

ASUS ROG Phone 7 KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Key Specs

RAM	12 GB
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Rear Camera	64 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP
Front Camera	32 MP
Battery	6100 mAh
Display	6.85 inches (17.4 cm)

General

Launch Date	June 14, 2023 (Unofficial)
Operating System	Android v12

Performance

Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
CPU	Octa core (3 GHz, Single core, Cortex X2 + 2.5 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510)
Architecture	64 bit
Fabrication	4 nm
Graphics	Adreno 730
RAM	12 GB

Display

Display Type	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.85 inches (17.4 cm)
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel Density	384 ppi
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass v5
Bezel-less display	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch

Camera

MAIN CAMERA
Camera Setup	Quad
Resolution	64 MP, Primary Camera 12 MP 8 MP 2 MP
Autofocus	Yes
Flash	Yes, LED Flash
Image Resolution	9000 x 7000 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
FRONT CAMERA
Camera Setup	Single
Resolution	32 MP, Primary Camera
Video Recording	1920×1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Capacity	6100 mAh
Type	Li-Polymer
Removable	No
Quick Charging	Yes, Fast
USB Type-C	Yes

Storage

Internal Memory	256 GB
Expandable Memory	No

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s)	Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size	SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support	5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTE	Yes
SIM 1	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 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 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
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

FAQ’s on Asus Rog Phone 7

1) What are the specifications leaked of Asus Rog Phone 7?

Ans) According to a recent tweet by Yadav, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 series will consist of two gaming smartphones: the ROG Phone 7 and the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate. The upcoming devices will feature Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, as is typical for ASUS’ high-end smartphone series. The ROG Phone 7 series may come with the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, with a maximum clock speed of 3.2GHz, rather than the overlocked version found in the Samsung Galaxy S23 series.

The leak also revealed that the ROG Phone 7 series will have a triple-camera setup on the back, featuring a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide camera, and an 8MP macro sensor. The devices will have a 32MP front camera sensor and measure 173 x 77 × 10.3mm, with a weight of 239 grams.

The ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is anticipated to feature 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, surpassing the standard model’s 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The devices will operate on Android 13 straight out of the box and be accompanied by a customised ROG UI layer.

Previous reports have pointed out that the ROG Phone 7 series will sport a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. The series is also said to have a 6000mAh battery and support 65W fast charging. The lineup is to be launched on April 13th, and we will share more details once available.

2) Asus ROG Phone 7: What We Know?

Ans) The Asus ROG Phone 7 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, asrevealed in the Geekbench listing.

To those unaware, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is Qualcomm’s top-tier processor as of now and it is manufactured on TSMC’s 4nm fabrication process. It comes equipped with an Adreno 740 GPU. We can expect the ROG Phone 7 to make use of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0storage.

The smartphone might feature 16GB of memory and will come pre-loaded with Android 13. The Asus ROG Phone 7 was spotted on China’s TENAA certification website which revealed some of its key specifications.

As per the TENAA listing, the Asus ROG Phone 7 will be equipped with a 5850mAH battery unit. Asus might market it as a 6000mAh battery. This means that in terms of battery size, the Asus ROG Phone 7 won’t be any different from its predecessor. To those unaware, the Asus ROG Phone 6 comes equipped with a 6000mAH battery.

The Asus ROG Phone 7 has already cleared 3C certification. The 3C certification listing for the gaming-focused smartphone revealed support for 65W fast charging, which is the same as its predecessor.

The Asus ROG Phone 7 is expected to offer a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and 165Hz refresh rate. Its predecessor -ROG Phone 6 offered a 165Hz AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution.

3) What phones are in Asus Latest Lineup?

Ans) The upcoming Asus ROG Phone 7 series is expected to comprise three models — the Asus ROG Phone 7, ROG Phone 7D, and a top-of-the-line ROG Phone 7 Ultimate handset.

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Also Read: ASUS ROG Phone 7 India variant spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 & 16GB of RAM

Also Read: ASUS ROG Phone 7 series Launch Timeline, Model Numbers & Key Specifications Leaked

Apple AirPods Pro with USB Type-C Port Charging Case Tipped to Launch Later this Year: Ming-Chi Kuo

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March 25, 2023

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HIGHLIGHTS

* Apple is planning to release the USB-C version of the AirPods Pro 2.
* The AirPods Pro 2 with USB Type-C port could begin mass shipment in Q2 or Q3 of 2023.
* No other AirPods are currently slated to shift to the Type C port.
* The new Apple AirPods Pro second-generation model has a lightning port for the case.
* Apple might refresh the AirPods Pro with a new charging port.
* The regular AirPods might continue to offer a lightning port for the case.

Apple might launch a new pair of AirPods later this year. The company launched the AirPods Pro last year with updated hardware that claimed to enhance the sound quality while offering premium features, such as Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Transparency Mode, Spatial Audio, etc.

Despite the number of numbers, what did not change is the design of the earbuds and the charging case. Apple might soon bring one minor yet key change to the AirPods Pro later this year.

The upcoming AirPods Pro might get a new charging case with the USB Type-C port. The leak comes from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who also revealed the production details and possible launch timeline of the new Pro Apple wireless earbuds.

Apple will soon launch the USB Type-C version of the Apple AirPods Pro 2, says seasoned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

The development stems from references present in Apple’s latest iOS release, iOS 16.4 beta, which was rolled out by developers very recently.

Analyst Kuo in his tweet, also mentions that the new AirPods Pro 2 with the Type-C charging port will start mass shipping sometime in the second or third quarter of 2023. He added that the AirPods 2 and the AirPods 3 are unlikely to get USB-C versions.

Let’s take a look at the AirPods Pro launch timeline, leaked specs and other details known so far.

Apple AirPods Pro with USB Type-C Case Tipped

The upcoming Apple AirPods Pro might get an iterative yet significant update later this year. The charging case could get a USB Type-C port.

Currently, Apple’s AirPods lineup comes with a Lightning port for charging the case. It is, other than the iPhone, the only major Apple product to not have launched with a Type-C port. The iPad and MacBook are all featuring a USB Type-C port.

According to Kuo (via), Apple will kick-off with the mass shipments of the USB Type-C AirPods Pro in the second or third quarter of 2023.

At the moment, it is unknown if the upcoming premium Apple TWS earbuds will get any other hardware changes other than the new charging port.

The upcoming iPhone 15 series is also said to get the new USB Type-C port finally after Apple is forced to comply to the European Union’s law if it intends to sell any iPhones there.

Therefore, it makes complete sense for the AirPods Pro to also get the new USB Type-C charging port. However, only the Pro version is said to get the universal Type-C port as the second-generation and third-generation AirPods (not Pro) will continue to feature a lightning port.

There are rumours of Apple limiting the capabilities of the Type-C port on the iPhone.
However, more details about the same should surface as we inch closer to
the rumoured September launch timeline.

Meanwhile, customers in India can buy the new AirPods Pro for Rs 26,900. The new AirPods Pro second-generation features the company’s new H2 chip, which is claimed to offer exceptional acoustic experience. ANC is also said to be twice as good compared to the original model.

The second-generation AirPods Pro support Bluetooth 5.3, Spatial Audio for personalised sound and gesture controls, including touch-based controls for volume adjustments.

Apple claims that the new Pro TWS earbuds are rated to last for up to six hours on a single charge. With the charging case combined, users can expect to get up to 30 hours of battery life.

AirPods Pro 2 with USB Type-C Charging Port Coming Soon

This shift from the Lightning port to USB-C is most likely a direct influence of the European Union’s ruling that requires all mobile phones, tablets, and other electronic devices to come equipped with Type-C ports.

Apple has already started shipping its Mac and iPad devices with the Type-C connector, however, the AirPods and iPhone lineup currently uses the company’s proprietary Lighting connector.

With the recent developments that have been spotted on iOS 16.4 beta rollout, it is likely that AirPods Pro 2 is ready to shift to a Type-C port for charging.

According to one person, the new AirPods carrying model number A3048 along with AirPods case with model number A2968 were found as references in the new version of iOS 16.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo later suggested that these could indicate the upcoming AirPods Pro 2 with the Type-C charging port. The new AirPods Pro 2 is likely to start mass shipping in Q2 or Q3 of 2023. It is still unclear whether the AirPods 2 and AirPods 3 will get this Type-C connecter update.

The iPhone is also likely to shift to a Type-C charging port with the iPhone 15 series. The EU’s ruling technically allows the upcoming iPhone 15 to continue having the Lightning port. Some models are expected to shift to the Type-C port.

Previously, Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing, had said at The Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live conference in October that Apple will “obviously” have to comply” with the rule.

“We have no choice,” Joswiak said when asked about whether Apple will switch to USB Type C port as per the EU directive. â€*

FAQ’s on Apple AirPods Pro

1) Should You Buy AirPods Pro?

Ans) The second-generation AirPods Pro are Apple’s premium in-ear wireless earbuds, offering a range of features including precision finding, touch volume controls, and more. Released in September 2022, the second-generation AirPods Pro are still new in Apple’s product lineup and the company does not release new AirPods models often.

Apple has now debuted six different versions of the AirPods, giving a sign of how often it updates the device. Apple released new AirPods Pro in October 2019 and September 2022, indicating that the company updates the product around every three years – a time frame that aligns with the other AirPods models. This means that it is unlikely that there will be new AirPods Pro soon.

With this in mind, and given that there have not yet been any concrete signs of new AirPods or notable rumors around what an upgraded model could feature, now is still a good time to buy AirPods Pro.

With a $249 price tag, AirPods can be more expensive than some of its direct competitors, but it’s important to note that the H2 chips inside the AirPods offer a seamless and fully integrated pairing and device-switching experience for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV users, which competitors are unable to match. The H2 chips also enable features like Adaptive EQ and spatial audio with dynamic head tracking.

This means that when used with Apple devices, AirPods seem to be the best option for earbuds when it comes to features.

If you are looking for AirPods without an in-ear design, there are the third-generation AirPods, which start from $179. For an even higher fidelity AirPods experience and an over-ear design, there are the AirPods Max which start at $549.

On the other hand, if you feel that the AirPods Pro are too expensive, but you would still like Apple’s seamless pairing and device-switching experience, the second-generation AirPods or Beats headphones are also viable options, with prices starting from as little as $69 for Beats Flex.

2) What is AirPods Pro Design?

Ans) The second-generation AirPods Pro feature the same design as the original AirPods Pro, despite rumors that we could see some major changes. There were rumors of a stemless design, but that did not pan out, and Apple is continuing to use the same rounded in-ear bud with flexible silicone tips and a short stem.

Apple designed the silicone tips to confirm to the contours of each individual ear, ensuring a comfortable fit and a good seal, an important factor for noise cancellation. The AirPods Pro 2 tips come in extra small, small, medium, and large, and the tips click into place on the AirPods Pro for easy swapping.

The AirPods Pro measure in at 30.9mm tall and 21.8mm wide, identical to the original AirPods Pro. They weigh 5.3 grams.

There is a new skin-detect sensor in the AirPods that is designed to better detect when the AirPods are removed from the ears in order to preserve battery life.

The new AirPods continue to feature a vent system for pressure equalization when using Active Noise Cancellation. It is designed to minimize the discomfort that can happen with other earbud designs.

3) How is the Water Resistance feature in apple AirPods Pro?

Ans) Apple says that the AirPods Pro and the MagSafe Charging Case are “sweat and water resistant,” offering IPX4 water resistance. IPX4 water resistance was also a feature of the original AirPods Pro, but the case is more water resistant now.

IPX4 water resistance means the AirPods Pro and the case can hold up to sweat and light rain, but they should not be submerged and liquid exposure should be avoided when possible. Apple’s warranty does not cover water or sweat damage.

4) How is Sound Quality of Apple AirPods Pro ?

Ans) Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro are outfitted with an updated custom high-excursion low-distortion Apple driver and a custom high dynamic range amplifier, which Apple says brings richer, deeper bass and crystal-clear sound at all volume levels.

Microphones

There are two dual beamforming microphones and an inward-facing microphone for Active Noise Cancellation purposes.

Adaptive EQ

Adaptive EQ is designed to improve sound quality by taking into account the shape of the ear. The feature uses computational audio and an updated internal microphone pointed toward the ear to optimize sound for each person.

Sound is tuned in real time based on the fit of the AirPod in the user’s ear, with the AirPods Pro adjusting and tuning the low and mid frequencies for consistent playback every time.

Apple says the new H2 chip uses new adaptation algorithms to process sound more quickly, tuning audio at the precise second that it is heard, for higher-fidelity sound. Phone calls also sound more natural thanks to voice enhancement algorithms.

Spatial Audio

Apple introduced Spatial Audio in 2021, bringing a surround sound like experience to Apple Music, the Apple TV app, and more. With Dolby Atmos tracks in Apple Music, the AirPods Pro can provide a multi-dimensional audio experience that makes it so the sound comes from all around you.

Spatial audio applies directional audio filters and subtly adjusts the frequencies that each ear receives to place sounds virtually anywhere in space for an immersive listening experience. The feature uses sensors in the AirPods Pro along with sensors in the iPhone or iPad to track the motion of a person’s head as well as the position of their device, comparing the motion data and remapping the sound field so that it stays anchored to the device even as the head moves.

Dynamic head tracking works with spatial audio and on Group FaceTime calls so it sounds like the FaceTime participants are right in the room with you.

The AirPods Pro also support Personalized Spatial Audio, which is an iOS 16 feature. With Personalized Spatial Audio, you can use your TrueDepth camera to scan the area around you to create a custom sound experience.

5) How is Battery Life of Apple AirPods Pro 2?

Ans) On their own, the AirPods Pro 2 offer up to six hours of listening time, or 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled. When used for talking, the battery lasts for a total of 4.5 hours. The AirPods Pro 2 earbuds feature a battery capacity of 49.7 mAh, up 15 percent from 43.2 mAh capacity of the prior-generation AirPods Pro earbuds, which accounts for some of the difference in battery life.

The MagSafe Charging Case has a battery capacity of 523 mAh, up just 4 mAh over the prior-generation case. With the MagSafe Charging Case, the AirPods Pro 2 offer up to 30 hours of listening time and 24 hours of talk time before needing to be recharged. Charging can be done using a MagSafe charger, a Lightning cable, a Qi-based charger, or, new this year, the Apple Watch charger.

Apple says that five minutes in the charging case provides the AirPods Pro with one hour of listening time or one hour of talk time.

Also Read: Ming-Chi Kuo Announces Apple’s Long-Rumored MR/AR Headset Could Eventually Launch by the Fall

Also Read: Apple Working on AirPods Lite; Speculated to be a Cheaper Version of AirPods

Also Read: Apple to bring USB-C charging to AirPods in 2023, claims tech analyst

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G 6B RAM India Launch Soon: Check Price & More

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March 25, 2023

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HIGHLIGHTS

* The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G has been launched with 8GB RAM in India.
* The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G starts at Rs 30,999 in the country.
* The company might launch a 6GB variant of the phone at a more affordable price.

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G with 8GB RAM in India was recently launched after which the company is now planning to offer a 6GB RAM variant of the newly launched device. Currently, the smartphone comes in two storage variants, 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB.

However, sources informed that Samsung is planning to unveil the 6GB RAM variant of the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G soon in the country.

The price of the variant has also been teased. Let us check all details below.

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G with 6GB RAM India Launch Soon

The upcoming 6GB RAM variant of the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G will be priced at Rs 28,999 in India.

Sale offers, include a bank discount of Rs 3,000 and a Samsung Shop App welcome voucher worth Rs 1,000, the effective price of the variant will be Rs 24,999.

The smartphone was initially launched in two storage variants, 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB, at Rs 30,999 and Rs 32,999, respectively.

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G Specifications, Features

The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G offers a 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

It has been equipped with the Screen Vision Booster feature.

There is triple rear camera support for Samsung Galaxy A34 5G photography, which has a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 5MP macro lens.
The handset features a 13MP front-facing camera.

The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 octa-core chipset with 2.6GHz clock speed and runs on Android 13, which works with OneUl 5.1.

The Galaxy A34 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support, an IP67 rating, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.

SAMSUNG GALAXY A34 KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Key Specs

RAM	6 GB
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 1080 MT6877V
Rear Camera	48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP
Front Camera	13 MP
Battery	5000 mAh
Display	6.6 inches (16.76 cm)

General

Launch Date	March 16, 2023 (Official)
Operating System	Android v13
Custom UI	Samsung One UI

Performance

Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 1080 MT6877V
CPU	Octa core (2.6 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55)
Architecture	64 bit
Fabrication	6 nm
Graphics	Mali-G68 MC4
RAM	6 GB Best in Class ▾

Display

Display Type	Super AMOLED
Screen Size	6.6 inches (16.76 cm)
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels
Aspect Ratio	19.5:9
Pixel Density	390 ppi Best in Class ▾
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)	84.7 %
Bezel-less display	Yes with notch
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Refresh Rate	120 Hz

Design

Height	161.3 mm Compare Size
Width	78.1 mm
Thickness	8.2 mm Very Good ▾
Weight	199 grams Below Average ▾
Build Material	Back: Plastic
Colours	Awesome Lime, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Silver
Waterproof	Yes, Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1 meter), IP67
Ruggedness	Dust proof

Camera

MAIN CAMERA
Camera Setup	Triple
Resolution	48 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(26 mm focal length, 2″ sensor size, 0.8µm pixel size)8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(4.0″ sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size)5 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera
Autofocus	Yes
OIS	Yes
Flash	Yes, LED Flash
Image Resolution	8000 x 6000 Pixels
Settings	Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes	Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features	10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus
Video Recording	3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps
FRONT CAMERA
Camera Setup	Single
Resolution	13 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(3.1″ sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size)
Autofocus	No
Flash	No
Video Recording	3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Capacity	5000 mAh
Type	Li-ion
Removable	No
TalkTime	Up to 35 Hours(4G)
Quick Charging	Yes, Fast, 25W
USB Type-C	Yes

Storage

Internal Memory	128 GB Best in Class ▾
Expandable Memory	Yes, Up to 1 TB
User Available Storage	Up to 100 GB
USB OTG	Yes

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s)	Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size	SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
Network Support	5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTE	Yes
SIM 1	5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N7 / N8 / N28 TDD N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) 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) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 20) / 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 / N7 / N8 / N28 TDD N40 / N41 / N77 / N78 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) 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) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 20) / 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 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features	Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.3
GPS	Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC	Yes
USB Connectivity	Mass storage device, USB charging

Multimedia

FM Radio	No
Loudspeaker	Yes
Audio Jack	USB Type-C
Audio Features	Dolby Atmos

Sensors

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

FAQ’s on Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

1) How is the design of Samsung galaxy A34 5G?

Ans) Samsung’s new Galaxy A34 5G has a flat back panel and display, a slightly curved frame, and three rear-facing cameras, each with its own cutout rather than residing atop a prominent camera hump.

In these regards, the Galaxy A34 5G resembles not only the Galaxy A54 but also higher-end models like the Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy S23+.

However, unlike the Galaxy A54 and higher-end Samsung phones, the Galaxy A34 has a plastic back rather than Gorilla Glass protection.

Regardless, it weighs 199 grams and measures 161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2mm. The flat back panel and frame come in one of four colors: Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lime, Awesome Silver, and Awesome Violet. The display bezel seems thinner than they were on the previous model — or at least the lower “chin” does.

But the display retains the Infinity-U notch design where the selfie camera is embedded.

2) How is the Display of Galaxy A34 5G?

Ans) The Galaxy A34 5G carries a Super AMOLED 6.6-inch Full HD+ display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 and a refresh rate of 120Hz.

Not only was the refresh rate improved from 90Hz to 120Hz, but brightness levels can now go as high as 1,000nits thanks to Samsung’s Vision Booster technology, which also maintains a higher level of color accuracy across the brightness curve.

Underneath the 6.6-inch display, which is now SGS-certified for eyecare thanks to a reduction of blue light emissions from 12.5% to 6.5%, the Galaxy A34 5G sports an optical fingerprint reader for biometric authentication. The panel is protected by a sheet of Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

3) How is the camera of Galaxy A34 5G?

Ans) Samsung has removed the depth camera for the 2023 Galaxy A34 model.
The phone now has three rear-facing cameras.

They consist of a wide 48MP shooter with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor (f.2/2), and a 5MP macro camera (f/2.4). The phone can record videos at 4K resolutions and 30 frames per second, up to 60fps in 1080p resolution, and up to 480fps at 720p.

The selfie camera has a resolution of 13MP and an f/2.2 aperture. And it, too, can record 4K@30fps videos.

More importantly, the Galaxy A34 5G gained new camera and photo editing tricks. It has Auto Night mode and No Shake Night Mode thanks to improved OIS (1.5 degrees) and VDIS (500Hz) and even boasts Auto Framing capabilities for up to 5 people during video recordings.

The device also benefits from new photo-editing tricks, like better remastering and auto removal of unwanted shadows and reflections.

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