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Xiaomi Mi TV Q1 75” announced

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 08:01 AM PST

Alongside the global launch of its Mi 11 Android flagship, Xiaomi announced an aggressively priced 4K TV dubbed Mi TV Q1 75. It's a 75-inch QLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR+ and 192-zone full array dynamic local dimming. Bezels are razor-thin and the casing and stand come with a metal finish. Tucked behind the panel are a set of 30W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio and DTS-HD support. I/O consists of three HMDI 2.1 ports, an Ethernet port and two USB ports. There's also a built-in digital tuner for local TV station broadcasts. On the software side, we have Android TV 10 with...

Samsung's 65W charger gets TUV SUD certification

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 07:12 AM PST

Samsung's 65W USB Power Delivery charger has gotten another certification - this time with the German TUV SUD authority. The charger, model number EP-TA865, has already been certified in South Korea and was pictured. We know it supports Programmable Power Supply and can top up devices at up to 20V and 3.25A (making 65 Watts). But we don't know when this charger will become available to the general public, nor what device will be able to take advantage of its power. The Galaxy S21 series support up to 25W (with the EP-TA800 adapter) and Samsung has the 45W (EP-TA845) adapter that's...

Xiaomi is #3 smartphone brand globally, Redmi Note series reaches 200 million units shipped

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 06:24 AM PST

While the Mi 11 was the star attraction of today's event, Xiaomi used to opportunity to report it's progress so far. Last year the company grew to be the 3rd largest smartphone maker in the world (helped by Huawei's demise, of course). It is now the #1 brand in 10 markets and in the Top 3 in 36 markets. Xiaomi is the fastest-growing brand in the high-end segment with an impressive 3,639% growth year on year in Q3 2020 (based on Canalys data for the $500+ segment). Between Q4 2019 and Q3 2020 Xiaomi invested $1.3 billion in research and development. And it's paying off – 2,143...

Xiaomi Mi 11 makes its global debut

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 05:20 AM PST

Xiaomi has finally announced the Mi 11 for the global markets and as expected, there are few changes to the specs sheet compared to the Chinese variant. The company also hinted at new color variants coming soon. The most notable changes are the absence of a 12GB/256GB memory variant and the 55W GaN charger in the box. Although the Chinese users can still get the 65W GaN adapter for free if they wish. Other than that, we have an identical phone with the Snapdragon 888 running the show and a 10-bit 6.81-inch AMOLED panel with QHD+ resolution at 120Hz. The available memory variants are...

Realme Race images appear in TENAA listing

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 04:22 AM PST

Not too long ago we brought you an exclusive report on Realme's upcoming Snapdragon 888 flagship smartphone codenamed Race. Since then we've learned it will be the first entry in Realme's new series and now we have a listing for the device on Chinese regulatory body TENAA. Realme Race TENAA images The device bears the same RMX2202 model number and the attached images reveal a punch-hole display and a triple camera system around the back. Past rumors suggest a 64MP main cam alongside 13MP ultrawide and 13MP telephoto lenses. The design does reassemble the previously seen leak....

Watch the Xiaomi Mi 11 global launch event here

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 03:45 AM PST

Xiaomi announced the first Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone back in December, the Mi 11, but the phone was exclusive to the Chinese market until today. The company is hosting its global launch event for its Mi 11 smartphone and the event itself will kick off at 2PM UTC. While the specs sheet is already known, we are still waiting on availability dates and, of course, prices. Last week a report claimed that the base Mi 11 variant in Europe will ask €799. We will know if that is true soon in the next hour or so.

Samsung Galaxy F62 coming in February 15 with Exynos 9825 SoC

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 03:29 AM PST

After getting some vague info on the Samsung Galaxy F62 for some weeks now, the company has announced a release date and the chipset that will power-up the device. The teaser also reveals the device in full. The handset will make its official debut on February 15, and will be powered by the Exynos 9825 chipset based on the 7nm manufacturing node, as previously speculated. The teaser also reveals a centered punch-hole in the screen, quad-camera setup on the back in a square-shaped island and previous reports say it will house a massive 7,000 mAh battery. The teaser can be found on...

Realme teases upcoming Narzo 30 series, the Narzo line has sold 3 million phones already

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 02:25 AM PST

Realme's budget brand for India, Narzo, was born in May of 2020 and a second generation quickly followed up in September. The pace hasn't slowed down since and the Narzo 30 series is nearing launch. The company's took to its forums to poll its fans about the box design of the new series, allowing them to pick between six variations. The team is planning a new identity for the brand and it starts with the box design. "All our decisions are made by fans and we are doing the same for narzo," writes a community manager. Narzo 30 box design options Besides teasing the...

OnePlus 9 Pro leaks in hands-on images

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 12:33 AM PST

The latest OnePlus 9 leak comes from YouTuber Dave2D and gives us a good detailed look at the Pro model through a series of hands-on images. The overall design is quite similar to the non-Pro model which leaked back in December and was even auctioned off on eBay later that month. OnePlus 9 Pro hands-on (source Dave2D) The 9 Pro comes with four camera modules and Hasselblad branding on the camera island. This would be the first time in a while that the Swedish camera maker is partnering with a smartphone company and is an indication of OnePlus' camera focused R&D...

Top 10 trending phones of week 5

Posted: 07 Feb 2021 06:33 PM PST

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra went official in week two and it has topped every installment of our chart since. This time it's joined on the podium by the Poco M3, which keeps climbing the chart and the Xiaomi Mi 11 that retained its third position. The Galaxy A12 has returned to the fourth position it held two weeks ago, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro has gained four positions to place fifth. In sixth we have the Galaxy S21, which keeps its downwards trajectory, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max is exactly where we left it last week - in seventh. Poco X3 takes eight as the Galaxy A51 managed to...

Exynos 2100 vs Snapdragon 888: Benchmarking the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra versions

Posted: 07 Feb 2021 02:55 PM PST

For quite some time now Samsung has been releasing two versions of most of its premium smartphones - one with a Qualcomm chipset and another one with its own Exynos chips. We won't be delving into the whole story of why that is right now, but one natural consequence has always been comparing the performance and characteristics of the two. Granted, it's more of a curiosity-driven endeavor since most users won't really get the option to pick and choose unless they are willing to import units from afar. Most of the world gets the Exynos, with the Snapdragons notably selling in the US and...

Our Redmi Note 9T video review is up

Posted: 07 Feb 2021 11:48 AM PST

We recently published our Redmi Note 9T written review and now it's time for our video version. This is the brand's most affordable 5G phone at just €229 but is it good enough to meet your daily needs and how does it stack up to competitors? The Note 9T features a plastic body with a nicely textured finish on the back. Build quality feels solid and you certainly get a hefty device weighing in at 200 grams. The 6.53-inch IPS LCD is decent in daylight environments though color reproduction and peak brightness leave a little to be desired. The panel sports FHD+ resolution and a...

Sony PlayStation 5 review

Posted: 07 Feb 2021 08:37 AM PST

The new PlayStation 5 arrives seven years after the release of the original PlayStation 4 console in 2013. Although Sony launched the PlayStation 4 Pro in 2016, the Pro was a mid-cycle refresh focusing on targeting higher resolutions rather than a full generational upgrade. The PlayStation 5, however, is more of what you'd expect from a next-generation console. It is more powerful, yes, but it also features fast flash storage, improved connectivity, a brand new UI, a new controller, a new set of accessories, and support for a new generation of games that can take advantage of all its...

Weekly poll: how big should "mini" phones be?

Posted: 07 Feb 2021 05:14 AM PST

To this day you can still hear people on Internet forums complain that there are no small high-end phones. Is that true, though? But more importantly what constitutes "small" these days? One might say that the Apple iPhone 12 mini is the only true mini flagship around. You might be tempted to include the Sony Xperia 5 II on this list, but it's debatable whether it belongs – even Sony doesn't call it a Compact (a true Compact may be on the way, though). Check out the table below with some potential candidates for the mini flagship category. We included flagship-level models as well as...

Weekly poll results: most people prefer wireless in-ear headphone, the TWS kind specifically

Posted: 07 Feb 2021 02:01 AM PST

In last week's poll we asked you about your headphone preferences – it turns out that True Wireless (TWS) headsets really are the new hotness. In-ear designs in general are preferred over other designs and, on a broader scale, wireless headphones are beating out their wired cousins. Perhaps, we shouldn't be surprised that every company under the sun has launched at least one TWS headset. And you can bet that sales will only go up, now that makers have started removing the basic wired headsets from the retail packages of flagship phones (and lower-ranked models usually came...

Week 5 in review: Exynos 2100 vs Snapdragon 888 tests, Oppo Find X3 series leak

Posted: 06 Feb 2021 09:47 PM PST

Another week is over, so let's look at the big stories it brought. This one was an eventful one. Our top story was a drop test, featuring the Galaxy S21 Ultra and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Neither came out looking good so maybe don't watch it if are faint of heart. We saw a couple of deep-dives into the Galaxy S21 Ultra. One looked in-depth at the new Exynos 2100 chipset and its power draw and performance compared to the Snapdragon 888 and the Exynos 990 from last year. The conclusion is that the Snapdragon 888 is a bit more efficient in the way it delivers its power, but can lead to more...

Flashback: The phone that ran on AA batteries

Posted: 06 Feb 2021 06:33 PM PST

A single AA battery. That's all that is needed to power the most basic phone dubbed SpareOne Plus. As you can tell by the name, this one is intended to be a backup phone only to be used in case of emergency (it was originally designed for first responders). Its best feature is that it can sit on a shelf for 15 years and be ready when you need it. Modern phones with their lithium batteries can't match such endurance – the self discharge rate can be as high as 2% per month, meaning lithium batteries lose charge even if the device is completely powered down. And they are, of course,...

Black Shark phone with FullHD+ screen and 12GB RAM appears on Google Play Console

Posted: 06 Feb 2021 02:10 PM PST

A Black Shark smartphone codenamed "kaiser" and bearing model code KSR-A0 was spotted on Google Play Console last week with a FullHD+ screen and 8GB RAM. It is likely the Black Shark 4, and while we wait for its official launch date, a new Black Shark phone has appeared on the Google Play Console with model designation PRS-A0 and codename "penrose". The PRS-A0, said to be the Black Shark 4 Pro, is listed on Google Play Console with Android 11, 12GB RAM, and a FullHD+ screen. The SoC is SM8250, which is the Snapdragon 865. But this could be a mistake since the Black Shark 4, which will...

OnePlus 8 series gets January security patch and bug fixes with latest OxygenOS updates

Posted: 06 Feb 2021 11:10 AM PST

OnePlus has released new OxygenOS updates for the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T, which bump up the Android security patch level on the smartphones to January 2021. The new builds also improve the stuttering problem of some tripartite apps and optimize the UI display effect of the notification bar and the experience of using long screenshots. OnePlus 8 Additionally, these updates fix the noise issue on 5G calls and squash half a dozen bugs. The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are receiving OxygenOS 11.0.4.4, whereas the 8T in Europe is receiving the 11.0.7.10 update. The 8T units in India and North...
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