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Realme Pad X 5G Vs iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) Vs OPPO Pad Air Tablet Comparison: Which Beats The Competition?

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Realme Pad X 5G is the latest competitor in the premium mid-range Android tablet market. Realme has announced its latest 5G tablet this week itself in the country with features such as the Snapdragon 695 5G chipset and a 13MP main camera system. We have compared the Realme Pad X 5G with a bunch of popular Android tablets including the Xiaomi Pad 5, Motorola Moto Tab G70, and also the OPPO Pad Air. In this article as well, we are comparing the Realme Pad X 5G with one of the most popular iPads, i.e., the iPad 9th Gen tablet. We are also throwing in the OPPO Pad Air to compare and see which out of the three tablets makes for the best buy under Rs. 30,000 price bracket in the Indian market.

Realme Pad X 5G Vs iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) Vs OPPO Pad Air: Display Specification

We’ll start this list with the Realme Pad X 5G which is the newest model in the tablet segment in India. The 5G Realme tablet is packed with an IPS LCD screen that is 10.95-inches in size and has a pixel density of 5:3. The Realme Pad X 5G supports a 2K screen resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels which is perfect for high-resolution video playback. The panel on the Realme Pad X 5G offers s peak brightness levels of 450 nits which makes it decently bright under direct sunlight.

The iPad 9th Gen tablet accommodates a 10.2-inches Retina IPS LCD display. The panel size is slightly small compared to the Realme Pad X 5G. The screen resolution offered by the iPad tablet is 1620 x 2160 which is better than the Realme 5G tablet. The brightness levels here are also higher compared to the Realme tablet at 500 nits.

On the other hand, the OPPO Pad Air features a 10.36-inch display which is an IPS LCD panel like the Realme Pad X 5G tablet. The screen resolution is also the same as the Realme tablet, i.e., 1200 x 2000 pixels. The brightness levels are the lowest with this tablet in this list at 360 nits.

Realme Pad X 5G Vs iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) Vs OPPO Pad Air: Chipset And UI

The Realme Pad X 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 695 processor. This octa-core Qualcomm processor is made on a 6nm fabrication process and has Adreno 619 GPU support for graphics. The Realme Pad X 5G RAM and storage configuration options are 4GB/ 6GB RAM and 64GB/ 128GB storage.

The iPad 9th Gen tablet is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic processor which is built on a 7nm+ process. This is a hexa-core chipset that has Apple GPU (4-core graphics) support. The iPad 9th Gen tablet comes with 3GB RAM and 64GB/256GB storage configuration.

The OPPO Pad Air is a standard 4G tablet powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset.  This octa-core Qualcomm processor is built on a 6nm process and has Adreno 610 GPU support for graphics. The OPPO Pad Air configuration variants are 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage options. Both Realme Pad X 5G and the OPPO Pad Air rins on the same Android 12 OS with a custom UI on top, whereas, the iPad 9th Gen features iPadOS 15 which is upgradable to iPadOS 16.

Realme Pad X 5G Vs iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) Vs OPPO Pad Air: Camera Specifications

All three tablets in this list feature a single rear and front camera module for photography. The Realme Pad X 5G features a 13MP main camera at the back that can record 1080p@ 30fps videos. On the other hand, both iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) and the OPPO Pad Air feature an 8MP camera at the back.

The camera race is definitely led by the Realme Pad X 5G here. The remaining two tablets are also capable of shooting 4K videos@30fps. Speaking of the selfie cameras, the iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) is the clear winner here with a big 12MP selfie snapper. The Realme Pad X 5G follows the iPad tablet with an 8MP selfie lens. The OPPO Pad Air the last in this list with a 5MP selfie snapper.

Realme Pad X 5G Vs iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) Vs OPPO Pad Air: Battery, Fast Charging

The Realme Pad X 5G employs a beefy 8,340 mAh battery unit with 33W fast charging technology. The iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) has the biggest battery unit on this list measuring 8,557 mAh. The OPPO Pad Air has the smallest 7,100 mAh battery unit with 18W fast charging. For bigger battery backup, you should consider the iPad (9th Gen) tablet.

Realme Pad X 5G Vs iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) Vs OPPO Pad Air Final Verdict: Which One Is The Best?

All three models in this list are suitable for mid-range users. However, the iPad (9th Gen) has a slight edge over the remaining two with a bigger battery and selfie camera. But if you need a mid-tier tablet with the modern 5G network support, the Realme Pad X 5G would be an ideal pick.

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Realme Pad X 5G Vs Realme Pad Vs Realme Pad Mini: How Does All Realme Tablets Compare?

Realme is one of those smartphone OEMs that has set its foot in the Android tablet market recently. The Realme Pad and the Realme Pad Mini are from the brand’s first lot of tablets that have been catering to the mid-range audience globally. The brand has now been expanding its portfolio in the tablet segment and has released another advanced tablet for the budget-conscious audience called the Realme Pad X 5G.

The latest Realme tablet comes along with 5G capabilities and is equipped with mid-range hardware for all tasks and gaming. With the Realme Pad X 5G, Realme has made several hardware improvements compared to the last lot. But what exactly are the hardware differences between the Realme Pad X 5G and the previous-gen Realme Pad and the Realme Pad Mini models? Here in this article, we have broken down all the pointers.

Realme Pad X 5G Vs Realme Pad Vs Realme Pad Mini: Display Specification Comparison

Realme has used the same IPS LCD panel on all three tablets but has made slight differences in the screen size and resolution (specifically with the low-end Realme Pad Mini model). The latest Realme Pad X 5G flaunts a 10.95-inch screen that has an 82.6 percent screen-to-body ratio. The resolution on this model as well as the standard Realme Pad tablet is the same, i.e., 1200 x 2000 pixels.

The standard model also has a smaller 10.4-inches screen. The difference in the screen size isn’t much between the Realme Pad X and the standard Realme Pad. On the other hand, the Realme Pad Mini stacks below the remaining two models with an 8.7-inch IPS LCD panel with an 81.5 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Notably, the screen resolution is also lower with the Reamle Pad Mini at 800 x 1340 pixels. The display would be suitable for content consumption on all three Realme tablets. However, for better clarity, you would need to opt for the Realme Pad X 5G or the standard Realme Pad.

 Realme Pad X 5G Vs Realme Pad Vs Realme Pad Mini: Camera Hardware Comparison

The Realme Pad X 5G brings some major camera improvements over the existing Realme tablets. The Realme Pad X 5G is equipped with a bigger 13MP main camera at the back. For reference, the remaining two Realme tablets including the standard Realme Pad and the Realme Pad Mini are packed with an 8MP main rear camera.

The camera lens remains single with the new model as well. The Realme Pad X 5G like the remaining two tablets is also capable of recording 4K videos@30fps. As for the selfie snapper, the Realme Pad X 5G shares the same 8MP front camera with a 105-degree FoV as the standard Realme Pad tablet. The Realme Pad Mini has a smaller 5MP lens for selfies and video calling. The latest Realme Pad X 5G tablet should be your ideal pick if you wish to get an improved camera performance.

Realme Pad X 5G Vs Realme Pad Vs Realme Pad Mini: Chipset, UI Differences

The Realme Pad X 5G gets all-powerful in this list with the Snapdragon 695 5G processor. The latest Qualcomm chipset that offers a 5G network support is built on a 6nm process and is clubbed with Adreno 619 GPU for graphics. The latest Realme tablet has been announced with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage option.

The standard Realme Pad has been launched with the Helio G80 processor which is a mid-range gaming chipset from MediaTek with octa-cores and Mali-G52 MC2 GPU support. The Realme Pad is also available with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration.

The Realme Pad Mini uses the Unisoc Tiger T616 chipset which is designed using a 12nm fabrication process and has up to 4GB RAM configuration for multitasking. The Realme Pad Mini has a built-in storage space of up t0 64GB which can be expanded using the microSDXC SIM slot (shared slot).

All three tablets in this list are good with general performance. You’ll have no difficulties using regular apps. However, if you need an advanced tablet with capable camera hardware and a chipset with 5G connectivity, the Realme Pad X 5G will be the best fit.

Realme Pad X 5G Vs Realme Pad Vs Realme Pad Mini: Batteries

The Realme Pad X 5G features an 8,340 mAh battery unit which can give a total backup of almost one full day with moderate usage and a single plug-in. The battery on the latest Realme 5G tablet supports 33W fast charging. The battery capacity is smaller than the standard Reame Pad tablet. It packs a 7,100 mAh battery with 18W fast charging. The Realme Pad Mini has the smallest battery on this list measuring 6,400 mAh and has 18W fast charging support.

Realme Pad X 5G Vs Realme Pad Vs Realme Pad Mini Final Verdict: Which Realme Tablet Model Is Best?

All three Realme tablets are good in some or other ways. The Realme Pad Mini is the best model for users who need a tablet that can handle only basic tasks and offers a big screen. Whereas, the Realme Pad makes for a good option who need a mid-range tablet as their daily driver. The Realme Pad X 5G will be best suitable for users looking for an advanced tablet with premium mid-range features.  

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Vs MediaTek Dimensity 8100 5G Processor: Flagship 5G Chipset Face Off

Key Highlights

  • Dimensity 8100 processor is one of the latest Android mobile chipsets
  • MediaTek Dimensity is built on a 5nm TSMC process
  • Snapdragon 870 processor has a memory frequency of 3200MHz

MediaTek recently revamped its mobile chipset lineup with the release of the Dimensity 8000 and the Dimensity 9000 series 5G processors for premium Android smartphones. OPPO and OnePlus are amongst the first brands to unveil their new-generation flagship phones powered by these chipsets. The Dimensity 8100 processor is one of the latest Android mobile chipsets that go up against Qualcomm’s top-end Snapdragon 870 processor. We have compared several Qualcomm and MediaTek processors. In this article, we are pitting down the Dimensity 8100 chipset and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 against each other. Let’s see which one out of the two has a better overall CPU and GPU performance.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Vs MediaTek Dimensity 8100: CPU Performance

Starting with the CPU architecture, both Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 and the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processors have octa-cores with the former designed on 1+3+ cluster, while the latter on 4+4 cluster. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 features one 3.2GHz Cortex-A77 core, three 2.42GHz Cortex-A77 cores, and four Cortex-A55 cores. The chipset is built on a 7nm TSMC fabrication process and has a frequency of 3200Mhz.

The MediaTek Dimensity is built on a 5nm TSMC process which makes it slightly better than the Snapdragon 870 chipset. This MediaTek Dimensity processor has four Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.85GHz and four Cortex_A55 cores clocked at 2GHz. This chipset has a maximum frequency of 2850MHz. Both processors are well equipped to handle extensive apps and games without any noticeable lags in performance.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Vs MediaTek Dimensity 8100: GPU Performance

In the graphics department, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset is equipped with the Adreno 650 GPU that is based on the Adreno 600 architecture and has a 675MHz GPU frequency. The Snapdragon 870 comes with two execution and 512 shading units. Whereas, the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset combined Mali-G610 MC6 GPU is built on Valhall 3 architecture and delivers a max GPU frequency of 600MHz.

The Vulkan, OpenCL, and DirectX versions are the same on both processors, i.e., 1.1, 2.0, and 12 respectively. The GPU clubbed with both Snapdragon 870 and the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor can easily render some of the toughest graphics thrown at them.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Vs MediaTek Dimensity 8100: Memory, Multimedia (ISP) Compatibility

The Snapdragon 870 mobile chipset comes with LPDDR5 RAM compatibility; so does the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset. However, the primary difference is in the memory frequency and the maximum bandwidth. The Snapdragon 870 processor has a memory frequency of 3200MHz, while the Dimensity 8100 comes with a 2750MHz memory frequency.

The Qualcomm chipset delivers 44Gbit/s max bandwidth which is 51.2Gbit/s with the MediaTek Dimensity processor. As for the storage type, the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor is compatible with UFS 3.0 and UFS 3.1 storage, whereas the Dimensity 8100 comes with a single UFS 3.1 storage support.

Speaking of the media compatibility, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset delivers a max display resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, while the Dimensity processor has a lower 1440 x 2960 pixels resolution support. The camera capabilities are better with the Snapdragon 870 chipset which can capture 1 x 200MP and 2 x 25MP images compared to the single 1 x 200MP camera resolution with the Dimensity 8100 chipset.

The Snapdragon 870 chipset can capture 8K and 4K video at 30fps and 60fps respectively. This is only 4K@60fps with the Dimensity 8100 Max. The video and audio codecs are almost the same with both chipsets.

The video codecs supported are H.264, H.265, VP8, and VP9 on the Snapdragon 870, while the Dimensity 8100 has an additional AV1 video codec. The common audio codec profiles on both these chipsets are AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, and WAV (Snapdragon 870) and AAC LC, MP3 HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2-FLAC (Dimensity 8100).

Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Vs MediaTek Dimensity 8100: Connectivity

Qualcomm has used an integrated X55 modem with the Snapdragon 870 processor. This premium Qualcomm processor gets both 4G (LTE Cat.24) and 5G network support. The download speed offered by the Qualcomm chipset is up to 2500Mbps, while the download speeds are up to 316Mbps. Both chipsets come with the latest Wi-Fi 6. The Snapdragon features Bluetooth 5.2, while the Dimensity 8100 offers Bluetooth 5.3 support.

Also Read | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Vs Dimensity 9000 Premium Chipset Comparison: Which Is Better?

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Vs MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC: Premium Mid-Range Chipset Comparison

Key Highlights

  • MediaTek Dimensitu 920 and SD 778G SoC are premium mid-range SoC
  • Both chipset support 5G network
  • CPU is octa-core on both chipsets
  • Fabrication process is 6nm for both SD 778G and Dimensity 920

Android mobile ecosystem is primarily driven by Qualcomm and MediaTek processors globally. Unisoc and Exynos are the two other prime players with mobile processors in the global markets. However, the majority of smartphones today ship either with a Qualcomm Snapdragon or MediaTek Helio/ Dimensity chipset. MediaTek had recently started the Dimensity chipset series which is designed specifically for premium mid-range Android phones with 5G network support.

One of the latest processors that MediaTek has unveiled for the new-generation premium mid-tier Android phones is the octa-core Dimensity 920 chipset. There have been frequent queries where users have been asking which Qualcomm Snapdragon series chipset makes up the strongest contenders against this MediaTek Dimensity 900 series chipset.

Well, the Snapdragon 778G is one of the capable rivals that goes up directly against the Dimensity 920 chipset. Here’s how these two Qualcomm and MediaTek processors compare in terms of CPU, GPU, and network performance:

Features Snapdragon 778GDimensity 920
CPUocta-coreocta-core
GPUAdreno 642lMali-G68 MC4
MemoryLPDDR5 LPDDR5
StorageUFS 2.1, UFS 2.2, UFS 3.0, and UFS 3.1UFS 2.1, UFS 2.2, and UFS 3.1
FabricationTSMC 6nmTSMC 6nm

Read More: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Vs MediaTek Dimensity 9200 Chipset Comparison: Most Advanced 5G Flagship Mobile Processor?

Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Vs MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC: CPU Performance

Both Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G and the MediaTek Dimensity 920 are octa-core processors that are crafted using TSMC 6nm fabrication processor. The CPU performance isn’t entirely different n these two processors. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor comes with one 2.4GHz Cortex-A78 core, three 2.2GHz Cortex-A78 cores, and quad 1.9 Cortex-A55 cores with a total base frequency of 2.4GHz.

The MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset’s octa-cores are broken down to two 2.5GHz Cortex-A78 cores, and six 2GHz Cortex-A55 cores. The total base frequency offered by the Dimensity 920 processor is 2.5GHz. Both smartphones deliver good CPU performance and also offer 5G network support following the modern norms with mobile communication.

Also Read: Apple A15 Bionic Vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Chipset Comparison: How Do These Flagship Mobile Processors Compare?

Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Vs MediaTek Dimensity 920 Chipset: GPU Performance

Coming to the GPUs, the Snapdragon 778G chipset clubs Adreno 642L GPU that is based on Adreno 600 architecture. The GPU frequency offered by the SD 778G is 490MHz with two execution and 384 shading units.

On the contrary, the MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor combines the Mali-G68 MC4 GPU for graphics which has a maximum frequency of 950Hz with four execution and 64 shading units. Both chipsets come with the 1.1 Vulkan version, 2.0 Vulkan version, and DirectX version 12. The GPU support on both chipsets is decent to handle powerful graphics smoothly.

Also Read: Samsung Exynos 850 Vs MediaTek Helio G80 SoC: Budget Mobile Chipset Comparison

Snapdragon 778G Vs MediaTek Dimensity 920 Chipset: Memory, Media (ISP) Compatibility

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G is a game-centric processor which supports LPDDR5 RAM with up to 3200MHz frequency and 25.6Gbit/s max bandwidth. The maximum RAM size that the Snapdragon 778G can support is up to 16GB. The storage option compatible with this premium mid-range Qualcomm chipset is UFS 2.1, UFS 2.2, UFS 3.0, and UFS 3.1.

The MediaTek Dimensity 920 octa-core processor also supports an LPDDR5 RAM with 3200MHz memory frequency and a max bandwidth of 25.6Gbit/s. The Maximum RAM allocation size is 16GB which is the same as the Snapdragon 778G. The storage support here includes UFS 2.1, UFS 2.2, and UFS 3.1.

In terms of media compatibility, the maximum display resolution offered is 1080 x 2520 by both Snapdragon 778G and the Dimensity 920 processor. The camera resolution is 1 x 192MP and 2 x 36MP with the Snapdragon processor and 1 x 108MP, 2 x 20MP with the MediaTek chipset. The audio and video codecs are almost identical on both these chipsets. The video codec profiles are H.264, H.265, VP8, and VP9 (AV1 is additional on the MediaTek Dimensity 920). Whereas, the audio codecs are AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, and WAV.

Also Read: Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G Vs MediaTek Dimensity 1080 Chipset Quick Comparison: Latest Premium Mid-Range Mobile Processor Battle

Snapdragon 778G Vs MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC: Connectivity

The Snapdragon 778G’s comes with an integrated X53 modem which is compatible with both 4G (LTE Car.24) and 5G network support. The Snapdragon 778G processor delivers up to 1200Mbps download and up to 210Mbps upload speeds. It comes with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless network technology.

The modem is unspecified for the DImensity 920 chipset. However, this processor is also compatible with both 4G (LTE Cat.18) and 5G networks. The download speed is the same as the Snapdragon processor (1200Mbps). However, it offers a slightly higher upload speed of up to 316Mbps. The Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless technology remains common here.

Read More: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Advanced Mobile Chipset With Ray Tracing, WiFi 7 Unveiled: List Of Phones To Launch With SD 8 Gen 2 Processor

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Vs Apple A15 Bionic Processor: Who’s The Winner?

Apple unlike most smartphone OEMs is known for designing custom mobile chipsets for all its iPhone models. The latest flagship grade processor announced by the Cupertino tech giant is the Apple A15 Bionic processor which is expected to power the upcoming Apple iPhone 14 series. One of the strongest rivals of the Apple A15 Bionic is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset which is currently powering the new-age Android flagships.

We have seen several new premium Android phones equipped with Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. But when we have to compare it with Apple’s premium A15 Bionic processor, which one do you think wins the title of the best premium mobile chipset? This comparison article will clear the confusion:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Vs Apple A15 Bionic: CPU Performance

We’ll start with the CPU architecture comparison between the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and the Apple A15 Bionic. Qualcomm has designed the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 on a 4nm TSMC fabrication process. The Apple A15 Bionic chipset is fabricated using a 5nm TSMC process. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has two additional cores compared to the A15 Bionic.

The Qualcomm chipset offers octa-cores comprising a 1+3+4 cluster, while the Apple chipset has a 2+4 cores cluster design. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor has one 3Ghz-Cortex-X2 core, three 2.5GHz-Cortex-A710 cores, and four 1.8GHz-Cortex-A510 cores.

The overall frequency is 3.0GHz here. The Apple A15 Bionic packs dual 3.24GHz Avalanche and four 1.82GHz Blizzard cores. The total base frequency offered by the Apple chipset is 3.2GHz. The CPU performance offered by both these premium Qualcomm and Apple processors is powerful and you can expect flawless performance with every kind of task.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Vs Apple A15 Bionic: GPU Performance

The Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset employs Adreno 730 GPU simultaneously to help with easy rendering of extensive graphics. This GPU is based on the Adreno 700 architecture and offers a frequency of 818MHz with three execution and 768 shading units.

The Apple A15 Bionic processor is integrated with a custom Apple GPU which has a maximum GPU frequency of 1200MHz (more than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1) with five execution and 640 shading units. Similar to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the Apple A15 Bionic also embeds a powerful GPU that helps with the smooth graphic transition with each frame.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Vs Apple A15 Bionic: Memory, Media (ISP) Compatibility

Speaking of memory compatibility, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor supports LPDDR5 RAM with 3200MHz memory frequency and 51.2Gbit/s max bandwidth. The Maximum RAM size it can support is 24GB. The storage support here is UFS 3.1. The Apple A15 Bionic processor only supports LPDDR4X RAM. The Snapdragon chipset definitely gets an edge here.

Furthermore, the memory frequency offered by the Apple A15 Bionic is 4266MHz with a max bandwidth of 42.7GB. The maximum RAM capacity that is supported by the Apple chipset is 8GB, while the storage compatibility is NVMe.

Coming to the Multimedia (ISP) features, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 supports a maximum display resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and a 200MP max camera resolution. This processor supports video recording and playback of up to 8K@30fps. It has compatibility with H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9 video codecs, and AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, and WAV audio codecs.

The Apple A15 Bionic processor is compatible with a max display resolution of 2732 x 2048 pixels. The video playback and recording capability with this new Apple mobile chipset is 4K@30fps. The Apple A15 Bionic processor offers H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9, and Motion JPEG video codes and AAC, AIF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV, AC-3, E-AC-3, AAX, AAX+ audio codecs.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Vs Apple A15 Bionic: Connectivity Aspects

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor is equipped with a custom Snapdragon X65 modem that supports both 4G (LTE CAT.24) and 5G networks. This flagship Snapdragon chipset offers a max download speed of up to 2500Mbps and an upload speed of up to 316Mbps. This chipset comes with Bluetooth 5.2 wireless network support.

The Apple A15 Bionic’s modem is unspecified but this processor also supports both 4G (LTE Cat.24) and 5G network support. The Bluetooth version is slightly older, i.e., Bluetooth 5.0.

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Chipset Comparison

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Vs Snapdragon 888 Processor: Premium Android Phones Chipset Comparison

Key Highlights

  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is the new-age flagship chipset series
  • Snapdragon 888 is older mobile chipset for premium Android devices
  • SD 8 Gen 1 has 4nm fabrication
  • SD 888 has 5nm fabrication

Smartphones are the most commonly used gadgets for mobile communication. With the new-age smartphones, the possibilities are endless and you can do a lot more than just calls and texts. Thanks to the mobile chipset OEMs, these pocket-sized gadgets. Qualcomm and MediaTek are the two major chipset giants that are driving the Android phones in the global markets.

Both Qualcomm and MediaTek have been designing some powerful mobile processors that can deliver an exceptional user experience with general tasks as well as gaming. Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series is the driving force behind the flagship grade Android smartphones.  

The Snapdragon 888 chipset has been the last year’s high-end chipset by Qualcomm which has already been replaced with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. This year, the latter has been the first choice by several smartphone OEMs for their premium models. If you are wondering which out of the Snapdragon 888 or the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor is better? This comparison article will help you decide.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Vs Snapdragon 888: CPU Performance

ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 1Snapdragon 888
CPUocta-coreocta-core
GPUAdreno 730Adreno 640
MemoryLPDDR5 RAMLPDDR5 RAM
StorageUFS 3.0, UFS 3.1UFS 3.1

We’ll start this flagship chipset comparison with CPU. Speaking of the architecture, both Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the Snapdragon 888 SoC have octa-cores with a base frequency of 3.0Ghz and 2.84Gz respectively. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset comprises one 3Ghz Cortex-X2 core, three 2.5Ghz Cortex-A710 cores, and four 1.8GHz Cortex-A510 CPU cores.

The Snapdragon 888 SoC features one 2.28Gz Cortex-X1 core, three 2.42GHz Cortex-A78 cores, and four 1.8GHz Cortex-A55 cores. Both Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the Snapdragon 888 processor offer powerful performance and are 5G enabled. Qualcomm has manufactured the SD 8 Gen 1 SoC on a 4nm fabrication process, while the Snapdragon 888 is built on 5nm fabrication.

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Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Vs Snapdragon 888: GPU Performance

Coming to GPU performance, it is one integral hardware aspect that determines how smoothly the device can render extensive graphics. The flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor is clubbed with Adreno 730 GPU, while the Snapdragon 888 processor employs the Adreno 660 GPU. The total GPU frequency offered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset is 840MHz, while the Snapdragon 888 delivers 818MHz of GPU frequency. The DirectX and OpenCL version of both GPUs is 12 and 2.0 respectively. The graphics architecture Adreno 700 and Adreno 600 respectively on both chipsets is capable to render any extensive graphics without hiccups or lags.

Also Read: Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G Vs MediaTek Dimensity 8200 5G: Best Future Ready Gaming Chipset Comparison

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Vs Snapdragon 888: Memory Compatibility, Multimedia (ISP)

Moving on to the memory and multimedia ISP compatibility, both Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the Snapdragon 888 processor supports LPDDR5 RAM with a maximum memory frequency of 3200MHz and a bandwidth of 51.2 Gbit/s. The NPU (Neural processor unit) is Hexagon 780 on both chipsets and the storage type supported is UFS 3.0/ UFS 3.1 for the Snapdragon 888 and UFS 3.1 for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

The max display resolution supported by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor is 3840 x 2160. The same is supported by the Snapdragon 888 as well. Coming to the camera resolution, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor can capture 1 x 200MP photos, and up to 8K@30fps videos. The Snapdragon 888 chipset can capture 200MP photos, and up to 8K@30fps videos. The video and audio codecs with both processors are the same. The video codecs available with both these flagship Qualcomm processors are H.264, H.265, VP8, and VP9, while the audio codecs are AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, and WAV.

Also Read: MediaTek Dimensity 8200 VsQualcomm Snapdragon 870: Best 5G Chipset For Value Flagships

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Vs Snapdragon 888: Connectivity Speeds

Qualcomm has integrated the Snapdragon X65 modem on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset which supports LTE Cat.24 (4G) and dual-band 5G. The 5G speeds offered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset are up to 2500MBPS, while the upload speeds offered are up to 316MBPS. On the other hand, the Snapdragon 888 processor features the Snapdragon X60 modem with LTE Cat. 22 4G network. The internet download and upload speeds here are the same as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Both chipsets come with Bluetooth 5.2 wireless network support as well.

Also Read: MediaTek Vs Snapdragon Vs Exynos Vs Tensor: See Here For The Difference

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Best Mid-Range Smart LED TVs With 4K, 8K Resolution In India In 2022

The smart TV industry has seen some major transformations in the last decade. We have seen the televisions transitioning from black & white boxy devices to slim large screen colored panels with up to 8K screen resolution. The smart TV industry has seen all the advancements in display technology and other hardware features. The internet connectivity and support for voice-based digital assistants are other specializations with the new-generation smart TVs.

The latest smart TVs offer a fully functional browser so that you can easily surf the web and also support a wide array of third-party applications and games. If you are planning to replace your old TV with a new model that is best with the price specs ratio then this is the list you should check out:

Best Smart TVs With 4K And 8K Resolution To Buy In India

Sony Bravia 4K Ultra HD LED TV

Sony is a pioneer in the audio-visual industry and is well known for its premium range of smart TVs and audio accessories. The Sony Bravia 4K Ultra HD is one of the best Android LED TV that is available for purchase in the Indian market.

This Sony TV comes with up to 5000 applications support on its platform and is packed with Bass Reflex speakers for an enhanced viewing experience. The Sony Bravia 4K UHD TV is also equipped with Motionflow XR technology is compatible with Apple Airplay and Alexa.

Samsung 43-inch Crystal 4K Series Ultra HD Smart LED TV

One of Sony’s primary rivals in the smart TV industry is Samsung which is also leading the market with its premium smart TV range. The Samsung 43-inch Crystal Series TV supports a 3840 x 2160 pixels screen resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate.

The Samsung smart TV offers a slim portfolio and multiple connectivity ports including three HDMI and one USB. For enhanced visuals, the Samsung 43-inch Crystal 4K TV comes with PurColor technology, HDR content support, and an Auto Game Mode for a better gaming experience.

LG Full HD LED Smart TV 43LM5650PTA

LG might have pulled the plug off the mobility division in India and other markets but is proactive in the consumer electronics market. The brand has good expertise with smart TVs as well and its 43LM5650PTA Full HD smart TV is amongst the few best LED smart TVs in India with a quad-core processor and a high-resolution FHD Panel with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The LG FHD Smart TV 43LM5650PTA is capable of rendering HDR videos on OTT platforms including Netflix and Prime videos.

TCL P735 4K HDR Google TV

TCL is also manufacturing some of the excellent smart TVs equipped with modern technologies. The TCL P735 is one of the best contenders in the smart TV market in India. It is integrated with a wide color gamut, 4K HDR display with MEMC (Motion Estimation Motion Compensation) technology. The TCL P735 offers smooth visuals with which you can enjoy your favorite shows and movies in high resolution. It also comes with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for an immersive viewing experience. The TCL P735 comes in multiple screen sizes including 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch at INR 35,990, INR 41,990, INR 49,990 and 69,990 respectively.

Croma 32-inch HD Ready LED TV

The Croma 80 cm (32 Inches) HD Ready LED TV CREL7369 is an affordable model on this list. The Croma TV offers a 60Hz refresh rate and a screen resolution of 1366 x 768p. It also offers multiple connectivity ports including two HDMI, two USB ports, and a VGA slot. The Croma LED smart TV features two speakers that deliver 20-watt output.

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Google Pixel 6a Vs iPhone SE 2022 Vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE: Best Premium Mid-Range Phone To Buy

Google Pixel 6a is the latest hotshot in town. After all, Google has refreshed its affordable Pixel series in the Indian market after a break. The Pixel 6a has been released as a powerful premium mid-tier Android handset with a dual camera module and a custom Tensor chipset. The iPhone SE 2022 is a direct competition with the Pixel 6a. This face-off is between the value flagships offered by the two prominent tech giants in the smartphone industry. We are comparing both these high-end mid-rangers in this article. But the list would be incomplete without Samsung which is also popular with its flagship Galaxy S series. The Galaxy S21 FE fits the best contender against the iPhone 2022 and the Google Pixel 6a. Here’s how these three phones compare:

Google Pixel 6a Vs iPhone SE 2022 Vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE: Display Specifications

The portability factor is on point with the Pixel 6a, iPhone SE 2022, and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. Google has used an OLED panel on the Pixel 6a that measures 6.1-inches and supports 1080 x 2400 pixels FHD+ resolution. The iPhone SE 2022 is the most compact on this list with its 4.7-inch Retina IPS LCD screen.

The iPhone SE 2022’s display supports a slightly lower pixel resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR 10+ certification. The display panel is good on all three phones, but the Galaxy S21 is more powerful here in terms of features.

Google Pixel 6a Vs iPhone SE 2022 Vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE: Camera Comparison

All three brands in this list are known for using top-tier camera hardware with their premium devices. The Google Pixel 6a follows the footprints of the new-generation flagship Pixel 6 series and offers a dual rear camera setup. It features a 12.2MP wide-angle main camera with an f/1.7 aperture and a 12MP secondary ultrawide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture.

The iPhone SE 2022 uses a single 12MP rear camera for optics. The main sensor is a wide-angle lens with an f/1.8 aperture and PDAF and OIS support. The Samsung Galaxy S21 has the most powerful camera hardware comprising three sensors at the back.

The Galaxy S21 FE packs a 12MP main camera at the back with Dual Pixel PDAf and OIS support. It is clubbed with an 8MP telephoto sensor with PDAF, OIS, and a 12MP ultrawide sensor with 123-degree FoV. The Galaxy S21 is a step ahead with rear camera hardware compared to the iPhone SE 2022 and the Google Pixel 6a.

Pixel 6a Vs iPhone SE 2022 Vs Galaxy S21 FE: Performance Delivery

You get a flagship performance with all three phones. The Google Pixel 6a delivers on all tasks with a custom Tensor 5nm chipset with Mali-G78 MP20 GPU support. The Pixel 6A comes with 6GB RAM and a 128GB storage option. The iPhone SE 2022 also uses a custom 5nm chipset, i.e., Apple A15 Bionic with Apple quad-core GPU.

The iPhone SE 2022 is available with up to 4GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. The Galaxy S21 FE is packed with the premium Snapdragon 888 chipset which is also based on a 5nm process. This model has the highest RAM configuration in this list (up to 8GB).

The storage option is up to 256GB. In the case of firmware, both Google Pixel 6a and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE have the Android 12 OS. However, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 ships with iOS 15.4 which is upgradable to the latest iOS 16.

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Damaged HSRP Color Stickers? Here’s How To Apply For A Duplicate HSRP Sticker For Your Car

Key Highlights

  • The electric car owners get a green color HSRP sticker
  • These high-security number plates are designed to minimize car theft issues
  • You need to apply a request for a new HSRP color sticker

There have been several guidelines issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in India for domestic and commercial four-wheeler vehicles. One of them is the use of the HSRP (High-Security Registration Plates) and HSRP color stickers. Strict guidelines have been issued by the Indians for the citizens to use the new HSRP number plates and stickers on their cars.

These high-security number plates are designed to minimize car theft issues nationwide. It helps the official to scan the details using roadside CCTVs easily. That said, the HSRP color-coded sticker indicates the car’s fuel type. If you get an orange HSRP sticker if you own a diesel car and blue if it’s a petrol or CNG car. The electric car owners get a green color HSRP sticker.

Since they are pasted on the windshield from the inside, the chances of them getting damaged are less. But what if your windshield breaks? It will get damaged if you plan to remove it and stick it on the new windshield. That has been our recent experience. Applying for a new HSRP color sticker would be the only way to make sure you don’t get a hefty penalty while on the roads. If you have experienced one such issue and need to get a duplicate HSRP color sticker, this article will be your guide.

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How To Get A Duplicate HSRP Color Sticker?

In order to apply a request for a new HSRP color sticker, you will first need to cancel the existing sticker. You will have to get in touch with customer care support to place the cancellation request.

Step 1: Open you mailbox and write a mail to HSRP customer care. The email address is online@hsrphr.com. (Note, this email address is for Haryana). For other areas, you can send the mail to online@bookmyhsrp.com.

Step 2: State the reason why you need to cancel the existing HSRP sticker and send the mail.

Step 3: Wait for the confirmation mail. Once your previous HSRP order is canceled, you can apply for the duplicate HSRP color sticker.

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How To Get New HSRP Color Sticker After The Order Is Cancelled?

Step 1: Open online@bookmyhsrp.com on any web browser.

Step 2: From the home page, select ‘only Color sticker’.

Step 3: Fill in the required details. You will need to enter the state, car registration number, engine number, chassis number, and the front and rear laser codes. You can locate the laser cards on the HSRP plates in your car.

Step 4: Enter the captcha.

Once you are done with this process, you will be able to schedule an appointment when an executive can visit and complete this process.

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How To Download And Install Third-Party Apps, Games On Smart TVs?

Smart TVs are ruling the TV market globally. We now have big screen TVs that can easily connect to the internet and wireless accessories to give you a theatre-like experience right inside your homes. The latest generation of smart TVs comes in a variety of sizes and with support for 1080p FHD, 4K, and even 8K resolution (with some models). Now, if purchase a new smart TV, you will get a bunch of pre-installed applications.

Most of them are media applications or supported apps to play multimedia files. OTT apps are amongst the most commonly found applications on a smart TV from any brand. Netflix, Amazon Prime videos, and YouTube are amongst those streaming applications that most of the manufacturers are pre-installing on their new-gen smart TV models.

In fact, smart TV manufacturers are shipping TV remotes with dedicated hotkeys for the aforementioned apps. In addition to the OTT and streaming applications, most smart TVs have a custom media player app that will allow you to play videos, audio, and even pictures from external sources such as a USB port or hard disk.

But often, there are instances when you would want to download and install a third-party application on your smart TV. Now, it sounds quite simple when you have an available internet connection and the required hardware on the TV. But what are the exact steps? If you aren’t aware of how can you download and use additional third-party apps on your TV, read the steps below:

Steps To Download And Use Third Party Applications On Smart TVs

Step 1: Power on your respective smart TVs.

Step 2: Open the apps menu using the TV remote.

Step 3: Scroll to the Google Play Store app.

Step 4: In the search option, type the name of the app that you wish to download.

Step 5: Tap on the app and then select install.

Step 6: Follow the on-screen steps to complete the app installation.

Step 7: Launch the application once the setup is complete.

It is also worth adding that you can also download games on your smart TVs. Most of the latest smart TVs are compatible with some of the games available online. But not all TVs have the required hardware to render high-end games smoothly. You will need an external gaming console in such scenarios.

Steps To Download And Play Games On Any Android Smart TV

Step 1: Go to the Google Play Store application on your smart TV.

Step 2: You can either go directly to the gaming section from the Play Store’s menu or search for your favourite game. If the TV supports the game, you will get the option to download.

Step 3: Complete the game installation by following the steps on mentioned on the screen. That’s it. The game will be downloaded on your TV to play.