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All You Need To Know About Xiaomi MIUI 12.5

Xiaomi has kicked off the exotic display of their unprecedented MIUI 12.5 India with a significantly stable ROM. Furthermore they have also announced the supporting devices in the pipeline. Professing it to be one step further of its last proposition in the form of MIUI 12. The Global debut in February along with Xiaomi Mi 11 was met with vivacious enthusiasm in the potential users.

What can you expect with MIUI 12.5?

The MIUI is an augmented version of the previous rendition of the MIUI 12 update and is consequently based on its predecessor Android 11. The MIUI 12.5 comes with an impenetrable privacy mechanism, optimized apps along with streamlining of the notification features, etc. In light of the recent boycotting of Chinese products, the company relayed the imperative details through a survey.

Privacy 

MIUI 12.5 is believed to be a significant advancement in terms of privacy issues. It has incorporated additional Clipboard Protection, Sandbox Mechanism along Fuzzy Positioning. With the installation of Clipboard protection, keeping a log of each app will relay the message to the users as to which one is possibly about to go overboard to eventually read the imitated contents. 

Furthermore, the Fuzzy positioning is capable of camouflage the location of a user to a couple of meters away as opposed to the exact location to strengthen the safety in various circumstances. 

The installed browser will spontaneously block the unwanted downloads from malicious web pages. The company has even streamlined the changes as to how different websites track the varied users through a browser. 

One more intriguing facet of the new launch will provide the users with the ability to divide their photos and intrinsic data without them relying on each other but will be independent in contrast to permitting apps to gain access to all through Sandbox Mechanism.

Performance

The company has aesthetically zeroed in on the system optimizations and a system UI revamp promises to have diminished the usage of CPU by approximately 22% along with the reduction in the consumption of power by a significant margin of 15%.

In the wake of these comprehensive alterations and upgrades, the smartphone will be equipped with the ability to deliver a smoother experience to the customers than MIUI 12.

The smartphone will try to ingratiate itself into the lives of million customers through a formidable dedicated thread which successfully handles descriptive system and gestures in tandem with other tasks which were previously addressed on a single piece of thread.

A newly unprecedented animation for specific folders as well as extracting apps propels the smartphone to be a prime whim of the customers. The power menu’s updated design and volume controller’s compatibility design bolster the user’s experience holistically. The cleaner app has been provided a new and dynamic design altogether.

Camera

The much-warranted beta update goes on to equip the phone with “Magic Clone Freeze Frame Mode” which reflects the idea that it goes on to form several distinct copies of an individual or any object that eventually coalesces into one during the course of the video. 

In this version, the slider sticks to the bottom despite the toggles are scattered which was a major glitch in its predecessor when the slider used to vanish especially when the quick settings begin to expand further. 

Henceforth, the brightness bar becomes easily accessible and user-friendly which evolves into one-handed slick usage and a better/easier process.

Battery

Users have been heard this time around, the battery usage has significantly been diminished by the option to delete redundant system apps. The apps that are usually not required and yet consume the battery can easily be done away with, in the new MIUI 12.5.

However, there are still some uninstallable apps that can be kept hidden to stabilize the usage of the battery. The new intriguing fingerprint animations and bubble notification support significantly contribute to garnering the attention of the customers.

Notification sounds

MIUI 12.5 has garnered considerable attention by offering notification sounds that generate from animals from four evergreen habitats that subsume the South American rainforest, Central Australia, Arctic Circle, and East African Grassland. In a nutshell, these sounds are predominantly incorporated from natural components like Sand, water, wood, etc. The augmented skin entails improved touch which delivers a great experience too.

Highlights

  • 5G mobilization – This phone is conducive to 5G technology 
  • Slimmer, swift, and significantly efficient than its predecessors
  • Copy the desired text from the smartphone and paste it on your desktop
  • Performance bolstered with intriguing OS facets
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LG Has Officially Quit Making Phones

Many were surprised when LG officially announced that they will not be manufacturing any cellphones in the future. LG bid farewell to smartphones this year. However, the rumours have been going around for several weeks. The company has taken the strategic decision to officially shut down its entire apparatus of mobile units. 

Since LG will not be manufacturing phones anymore, they are determined to channelize they’re resources to more dynamic sectors like Electric Vehicles and Smart Homes. It seems that LG might be successful in topping these sectors since they have displayed their technological creativity many times in the past

But don’t be disheartened if you already own an LG phone or are inclined towards buying LG V60 or LG Velvet because it will still be tended to by the company. Both the products will stay in the inventory and are pegged to be in the stores and on online platforms. Furthermore, the pertinent service support and requisite updates will stay intact for all the existing LG users. So, decidedly there will not be any new instalment to the LG series. 

The company expects to accomplish the winding-up process by the end of July 31, but customers can buy the product even after that stipulated date. The tech giant from South Korea finally came this decision after registering consecutive losses over the years, despite being the trailblazer in the incredibly competitive Android world. 

Way forward for LG

Robotics is one prevalent avenue that the company might tap into in the future and mark its indelible presence in tandem with artificial intelligence. After being acknowledged worldwide as one of the colossal brands in the android arena and even being listed in the top three smartphone companies in the year 2013, the feats have somehow faded by the cutthroat competition from the ever-expanding market and relentless tech companies.

The popularity was to most extent devoured by the advent of formidable Chinese ventures like Xiaomi and Oppo with their aesthetic rendering to the customers and continues to do so across the international borders. According to the statistics relayed by Counterpoint Research last year, unobtrusive LG failed to even enlist itself in the top seven companies worldwide, despite being the third most predominant vendor of smartphones in the countries like the USA, just striding behind tech giants like Apple and Samsung (According to  Canalys).

What others think?

“LG left a small vacuum of the market share of approximately 2% globally’’, asserted Neil Shah (Vice president of widely acknowledged research firm Counterpoint Research). Now, this void will eventually be successfully filled by a trailblazer like Samsung and other small players especially in countries like South Korea and the United States of America.

People on social media met LG’s decision with great nostalgia. Many users showed their appreciation for the brand by posting the picture of their very first LG phone.

LG introduced a one of its kind, curved smartphone in 2013. It became one of the first company to have introduced this  futuristic technology in the smartphone market. Additionally, LG brought its last renditiong to light a few months ago. They unveiled a phone that could be easily rolled up to be morphed into a tablet.

LG has always been in the limelight for its unconventional and innovative renditions of smartphones. However, LG often did not receive an overwhelming response for these features.

LG brought forward many technologies during the last two decades. Many of the current products will undeniably retain and build on them.

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The All new iQOO 7 is Now Launched in India

The new phone model from the Vivo, iQOO 7, which was expected to be launched in India between the 3rd and 4th week of March 2021, was launched in India on March 23, 2021. This amazing model from the Vivo was previously launched in China in January 2021. The iQOO 7 has been launched at a very cheap and affordable rate in India. Following this model’s launch on March 23 2021, two subsequent models are also set to be rolled out in India by the end of April 2021.

Although the features and price range of the iQOO 7 have been specifically stated throughout India, no such details have been given about the other two models which are all set to launch in India in April 2021.

Main Features

The iQOO 7 has several notable features like a 120 Hz AMOLED display, 120 W fast charging, 888 5 G SoC Snapdragon, and many more. 

The specifications of this phone will push you towards taking the step of purchasing this cell phone immediately. The display features of iQOO 7 include 6.62 inches handset with an FHD display. It also has a punch-hole cutout and an aspect ratio of 20:9. Moreover, iQOO 7 has a 120 Hz refresh rate as well as an HDR 10+. 

The dimensions of iQOO 7 are 162.2 mm x 75.8 mm x 8.7 mm, and its weight is 209.5 grams. The other unique features of iQOO 7 are that it has been powered by Snapdragon 888 SoC and has a RAM that goes up to 12 GB LPDDR5 UFS3. Furthermore, the iQOO 7 runs on an Android 11 based iQOO UI custom skin accompanied by a fingerprint sensor for its security.

The connectivity features of iQOO 7 involve a Wi-Fi 6, 4G LTE. In addition to these, the iQOO 7 also has a dual SIM feature. Other than these, this model has a v 5.2 Bluetooth, NFC, and Type – C port. It also has an in-built 4,000 mAh battery which supports fast charging of 120W. The internal storage of this cell phone is 128 GB which has a RAM of 8 GB.

The iQOO 7 model comes with a triple camera setup pack, with the back camera having 48 MP as the primary sensors and the remaining two cameras have a 13 MP sensor. This model’s front camera is of 16 MP, which snaps high-quality selfies and provides a good video calling experience.

Iqoo 7 Price

The price of iQOO 7, which has just been launched in India, has been confirmed to be Rs. 40,000, which is an extremely low price. The innumerable features this cell phone comes with make it a worthy purchase. On top of this, this phone’s cheap price tag has made this model from the Vivo worth investing in.

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Oppo F19 to be unveiled on 6th April

These days, the mobile phone is one of the crucial parts of our lives. There are hundreds of phones in the market with various models and different companies. Luckily we have a vast range of choices to select appropriate and affordable price phones for us.

Many companies keep trying to be in the race of mobile technology. For that, they continuously provide the latest technology support for their customers and keep launching the updated version phones.

However, compared to other companies, OPPO is one of the best mobile technology companies. You might hear Oppo for the best Camera feature, but it also has lots of eye-catching features and one of the most economical phones for middle-class people.

This time they again came up with a fantastic model. Oppo will launch Oppo F19 by continuing their existing “F” series on 6th April 2021.

Interestingly, the F19 model will not come alone; it will be launched with the models’ Oppo F19 PRO and Oppo F19 PRO Plus. However, Oppo will launch both these phones after a few weeks of the F19 release.

The exciting news is that the launch of these models will be done by one of the famous and our favorite stand-up comedians Mr. Zakir Khan on 6th April. Due to increasing cases of COVID-19, the event will be hosted virtually at sharp 12 in the noon. They also mentioned that this launch would be the fastest in the history of Oppo.

Oppo also will reveal some of the primary features of upcoming models of Oppo.

Oppo F19 Specification

Oppo F19 is considered a giant phone with a 5000 mAh and is said to be the smoothest smartphone. Currently, the crown of the slimmest phone is owned by Realme 8, with only 177 grams and 7.99 thickness. However, the Oppo F19 would be expected to outrace the Realme 8 in both phases.

The F19 will come with 33W instant fast charging, which is a similar service provided by famous brands like OnePlus, Realme, and Oppo. The noticeable thing is that they claim that with the charging of just 5 minutes, the user can get approximately 5.5 hours of Talktime.

The 33W fast charging solution will provide 0 to 100% charge in just 72 minutes and 54% battery with only 30 minutes of charge.

Moreover, Oppo F19 will have a Full High Definition AMOLED display, from which you can enjoy 4K video smoothly. A Punch hole rear camera is built in to take amazing selfies. Instead of giving a fingerprint sensor at the back of the body, it will come in-display fingerprint scanner.

The Oppo F19 will have a processor of 662 Snapdragon with 6GB RAM and 128 GB of storage capacity. The camera specification of the primary camera is a 48MP triple camera and a selfie camera with 16MP. The latest OS version, Android 11, will be in the model according to Color OS 11.

If you want to know more about the device, you can check out the Flipkart platform, as the F19 launching section is already live.

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Realme C20, C21 and C25 to launch on April 8 in India

One of the emerging budget smartphone brands in India making a huge stir nationwide is Realme. The brand is all set to make a comeback with another range of powerful smartphones that won’t just display superior quality in terms of its battery and high resolution photos, but will also be coming in the cheapest range, giving other brands a stiff and powerful competition.

The budget smartphones of Realme C Series are gearing up for three new additions in India. These new inclusions are going to be more powerful, more long lasting and more affordable for the Indian consumers. The Realme C20, C21 and C25 are ready for launch on April 8, this year at 12:30 PM. The prices of these devices although currently under speculation will surely be lesser than other brands offering similar features.

The Successors

The coming week is going to be exciting for all Realme fans as these devices are next-in-line after Realme’s C12 and C15 launch from August last year. Their product positioning is not certain yet but one thing is for sure: Realme C20 and C21 will be new entrants in the budget segment with attractive features and the C25 will offer a seamless user experience costing a bit more than the rest.

Some of the key highlights and specifications of these smartphones are already live on Realme’s website and are attracting a lot of attention from customers all across the country.

Key Features of C20, C21 and C25

Realme has put their core focus on the battery and camera quality on the C20 and C21, which can be guessed from their tagline,”Big Battery, Clear Shots”. The key point of difference to note between the two is their design. On one hand, C21 has an X design pattern at the back whereas the C20 has a simple vertical stripe.

These smartphones come with a long lasting 5,000mAh battery. They promise power-packed performance, having a 12nm processor with up to 2.3GHz clock speed with its Mediatek Helio G35 chipset. The front camera sensor of C21 is 13MP f/2.2 and 8MP on the C21 along with two auxiliary lenses and a set of triple cameras at the back. Shooting is available on Portrait mode, HDR, Nightscape etc.

The C25 Advantage

Coming to the C25 model, consuming content and hardcore gaming are its key features. It also boasts of a 6,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging on a Type C USB charger. It has a whopping 6.5 inch display along with three cameras. It works on the MediaTek Helio G70 processor, fit for gaming that goes up to 2Ghz.

An Eventful Launch

The company is hosting an event where it will be talking about its association with TVU Rheinland . The main topics of focus in the event are going to be about how these new devices will be the most budget friendly options for customers with uncompromised quality. The event will take place on April 6 2021 and is going to give insights about the new launch to customers, smartphone enthusiasts and gamers alike.

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Amazefit to launch in India

Nowadays, more and more people want to connect and stay around with technology to relax and advance. For that, we already have lots of the latest technology like mobile phones, computers, laptops, and other digital devices.

However, the innovators were not stopping and invented smartwatches. Small innovation leads the world to a much better place these days, as it helps a lot to humans.

This article will talk about one of the best companies, Huami, primarily known for their Smartwatches. Since 2014, they keep launching various watch versions, and this time they also came up with an outstanding model named “Amazfit Bip U Pro.”

Amazfit Bip U Pro is already listed on the platform Amazon. All the functions and features are explained in detail on that page. It also includes the specification of upcoming Huami PRO models.

The model Bip U has up-gradation with adding two key components. The first one is GPS service build-in, and the second one is voice assistant command by Alexa.

However, the company Huami hasn’t declared the date of the launch of Amazfit Bip U Pro.

Interestingly, Amazfit was already launched with 3,499 INR pricing and currently available for just 3,599 INR on the Amazon platform. It is predicted that Bip U PRO’s cost might be under 5,000 INR at the initial moment.

Specification of Amazfit Bip U

The Bip U will come with an LCD panel of 1.43 inches with pixels resolutions of 320 x 302. Surprisingly, it will have around 50 watch frames options for its users at the Zepp application.

The significant up-gradation is to add a built-in GPS service, which wasn’t there in the version of Bip U vanilla. Moreover, they also announced that they added the voice command feature also in it. Interestingly, this voice command is supported by Alexa. This service is already running in GTR and GTS premium series.

You can ask a different type of question Alexa by using the in-built microphone. For instance, you can tell Amazfit to set a timer, alarm, or ask about the weather and environment using voice command.

The feature personally I like the most is the built-in GPS service. So, you can leave your mobile phone at your home while playing any sports, morning walk, running, doing exercise, and many more, and let your Huami band calculate all the moments of yours.

If we talk about other eye-catching features, then it has many; however, there are pretty few differences apart from above between Bip U and U Pro models.

Both these models have a Bio Tracker, a heart rate monitor system of 2 PPG, to measure the blood’s oxygen level; it has a SpO2 sensor. Other life hacking tools are healthy sleep monitoring, breathing exercises, stress tracking, and menstrual cycle monitoring.

Of course, battery life is significant if we talk about digital devices. Surprisingly, both Amazfit new models claim that they can last at least nine days on a single battery charge. The battery life will vary on how many times you use the GPS and Alexa voice command feature.

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More for less. Did Redmi do it again?

In the present times having a large TV in the living room of any house is a standard requirement. But whenever you look for a big TV, they are usually not pocket-friendly. For a few years now Xiaomi has been a market leader in affordable smart TVs. And now it is bringing its new offerings at lower price points under the Redmi portfolio. Redmi entered the smart TV market of India earlier this month with the launch of the X series. Which would be available on amazon around March 26th, from midnight onwards.

This series contains three variants the X50, X55, and X65 of 50(127.7 cm), 55(138.8 cm), and 65(163.9 cm) inches respectively.

Let’s Look At The Specs

Apart from the size variation, all the TVs have identical specs.

Display

∙ 4K display

∙ 60Hz refresh rate 

∙ Dolby Vision

∙ HDR and HDR10+

With a supreme 4K screen display, the Redmi Smart TV X series will make sure every time you switch on your TV you are transported to a new world. But that’s not all, the Redmi Smart TV X series also comes with Xiaomi’s Vivid picture engine and upscales the visuals to look more dynamic and colourful. The screen is also supported by Dolby Vision and can display at HDR and HDR10+ qualities. Display is also governed by Reality Flow MEMC so that you never miss a frame no matter how fast the game goes.

Well, with this combination it is very clear that the Redmi Smart TV X series will be a huge rave in today’s market.

Audio

∙ Powerful Dual speaker system – 15W speaker setup for a 30W output stereo output.

∙ DTS-HD | DTS Virtual:X for more immersion

∙ Dolby Atmos passthrough eARC

With audio technologies that will immerse you into a surreal experience, the Redmi Smart TV X series boasts of the latest and cutting-edge interface for producing crisp sounds. Not a footstep and not a whisper will go unheard with the Dolby Atmos Passthrough eARC making sure your ears are always on the alert. The DTS Virtual:X breathes new life into the screen and allows you to listen to movies, music and games with an experience you will relish.

Ports:

∙ eARC

∙ three HDMI 2.1 with auto low-latency mode

∙ one AV input

∙ two USB ports optical

∙ 3.5mm jack

∙ Ethernet port 

∙ AV port

When it comes to wireless connectivity, you get Bluetooth 5.0, and dual-band Wi-Fi. Also, you have support for HDMI 2.1 and an Auto Low Latency Mode so that your connections don’t lag. 

Software & Architecture

The TV runs on a top Android TV 10 OS called PatchWall, which makes it easier navigation by bringing all content and media to one place. The TV also acts as a hub to connect to all the present Mi Home Devices.

Under the hood you get, Quad-core A55 processor with a Mali G52 GPU for smooth and hassle-free processing. The flagship processor will make sure every encounter with your TV leaves you spell-bound. Also along with the processors is an efficient 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage that will easily fulfil your daily needs. 

Last but not least……

Prices

  • X50 retails for Rs.32,999/-
  • X55 retails for Rs.38,999/-
  • X65 retails for Rs.57,999/-

ICICI Bank credit card EMI customers are eligible for an extra Rs 2,000 instant discount. Also, there are offers on subscriptions for OTT platforms like Zee5, Aha, Hungama Play, Hoichoi, etc.

If a budget TV with amazing specs is what you want, the Redmi X series is the way to go!

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Snapdragon 780G: The economic SoC champion

On 25th March, 2021, the world of mid-budget smartphones saw the unveiling of a new SoC (System on Chip). Qualcomm started this year with a new processor in its 7-series named the Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G.

Let us dive in and see what are the new boundaries that Qualcomm challenges with this innovation of its.

Architecture

The Snapdragon 780G is built on a 5nm platform and it’s the first 7-series processor to use that architecture. The latest architecture also makes 780G the most advanced processor from Qualcomm’s side after their flagship 8-series. The mid-range smartphone section is the area of interest for the 780G and will soon be available in phones from the 2nd quarter in 2021.

Built on the same platform as the top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, the latest Snapdragon 780G is an octa-core processor with two high-performance A78 Cortex cores with top speeds of 2.4 GHz and six A55 Cortex cores with top speeds of 1.8 GHz for less intensive tasks. Also, the SoC will likely be constructed by Samsung Foundry.

The 5nm platform is not the only first-time addition to the 780G which also boasts a triple Image Sensing Processor. The Snapdragon 780G promises you phenomenal photo quality with its Qualcomm Spectra 570 triple ISP (Image Sensor Processor). In layman’s terms, the 780G will be able to click photos with three lenses simultaneously, imagine clicking a photo with the zoom, wide and ultra-wide lenses at the same. Thus, 780G will give you crisp clear photos along with HDR 10+ and 4K video capabilities, improved low-light photography, and more…

AI & Gaming

The enhancement of the moments you capture, noise-suppression, and intelligent decisions will all be handled by the 6th Generation Qualcomm AI Engine and the Qualcomm Hexagon 770 processor for AI operations can deliver up to 12 Terra operations per second (TOPs) so you are not going to have any less-than-perfect decisions made for you. A hidden secret, this Hexagon 770 works twice as fast as its predecessor. 

Gaming, the only industry that will be super hyped with the 780G so much that they may feel they aren’t in the real world anymore. The Snapdragon 780G comes equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming features that will help you achieve your gaming ambitions. The SoC comes with an Adreno 642 GPU and updateable graphic drives. The Snapdragon 780G envisions bringing all the top AAA games to the fans with ultra-smooth gaming and true 10-bit HDR gaming. Equipped with a plethora of features this SoC brings desktop-level capabilities right to your fingertips.

Connectivity

In terms of connectivity and audio, the 780G is not behind any competitor. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G borrows the recently debuted Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound Technology and an optimized Snapdragon X53 5g Modern-RF System from the 888. This adds another unique feature in the 7-series. The peak download speeds are up to 3.3 Gbps on sub-6 GHz frequencies. This means that the system brings you the premium Wifi 6 and Bluetooth audio. These are features you would find on a high-end Snapdragon 888.  

Also, in the legion of connectivity for the 780G is the Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 Connectivity System that allows unmatched multi-gigabyte class Wifi 6 speeds up to 3.6 Gbps, super-low latency, and robust capacity. Add to this the 780G’s Wifi 6E technology that allows it to upgrade these advanced features to the powerful 6 GHz spectrum that is slowly gaining a foothold in today’s world.

All in all, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G brings you the most premium of features to the mid-range phone market. This SoC will make its mark once it hits the market with its wide array of supreme features.  

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Mi 11 Series Teaser Launched

These days, lots of multinational mobile phone companies are continuously working hard to keep in the smartphone race. However, some companies like Apple, OnePlus, Google Nexcess, Samsung, Motorola are already at the top and always be the user’s first preference. 

Surprisingly, One company, “Mi” from China, has risen significantly in the mobile market since 2015. They have launched one of the best phones in the market. And, today, they again came up with a fantastic featured smartphone of series 11.

Image Credit: Future

Initially, Mi 11 was not released in India, but the company has confirmed Xiaomi Mi 11 series launch in India.

Xiaomi India officially announced the news by tweeting on Twitter right after the launch of Series 9 of OnePlus. 

The best part about this device is that they are coming with various models. As of now, they only launched Xiaomi Mi 11 in the market. On the 29th of March, they found two different Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro versions and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra models. Both will be launched worldwide and in China too. They are also planning to provide a Lite version of Mi 11 in the market, but dates are not declared.

When Indian people be able to buy it?

As Xiaomi just announced about Mi 11, we can expect at least a week to be launched in the market. Moreover, Xiaomi also said that Indian would be able to get the Mi 11 from the first week of April. 

To make it more transparent and give surety to their users, they also said in the announcement that the registration of the IMEI number of model Mi 11 Ultra had been registered successfully. So the launch will not be so far.

Xiaomi Mi 11

It is the first model of the Mi 11 series with a powerful Snapdragon processor with chipset 888. It has a broader screen of 6.81 inch Quad HD and an OLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The refresh rate is equal to the OnePlus nine series. Moreover, it has 1500 peak brightness and a 480Hz response rate.

If we talk about the camera, then the 108 MP full-featured primary camera and 20MP selfie mode camera. 

Specification of Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 

The model Mi 11 Like is like its name. It is only 150 grams of weight with a 6mm profile. Its lower budget has high-class features, like the 80Hz refresh rate and the 6.5 Full High Definition display. It has also had a 732G Snapdragon chipset.

As far as the camera is concerned, the primary camera is 64MP. And 8MP wide-angle camera with the feature of a telemicro 5MP shooter camera.

Specification of Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Pro

As of now, Xiaomi hasn’t announced the release date of Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra. They said that both these models would give you a premium look and features with some up-grading the camera department. Moreover, there are some rumours regarding a bigger battery, a new 50MP added camera, and interestingly, a second display on the backside. 

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OnePlus 9R: Another Budget-Friendly Flagship?

On the 23rd of March, we were expecting to get a closer look at the OnePlus 9R at the OnePlus 9 launch event. However, the delay has kept us waiting.

Source: Oneplus

As OnePlus already has a series of budget smartphones in the Nord, we expect the upcoming OnePlus 9R to sit between the Nord and the OnePlus 9 series — in terms of specifications as well as the price.

In one of the recent interviews, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed that they would release the OnePlus 9R and an India-exclusive device, aiming to reach one more price point with this model for its customers. Surprisingly, this was the first official mention of the affordable flagship, and the company hasn’t revealed much information. 

In one of the news 8 interviews, Lau said that it would be a smooth scrolling, immersive gaming controls, and a superior viewing experience to bring out a flagship-like experience. 

Release Date & Price 

Although OnePlus confirmed 9R exists, it wasn’t released with the rest of the OnePlus 9 series.

Most of the OnePlus flagship phones are priced over Rs 40,000 and the budget-friendly range is priced below Rs 30,000. The OnePlus 9R might be priced between Rs 35,000 to 40,000. The company has not had a lot of devices in this range in recent years as it has shifted its focus to bring about more premium offerings.

The actual bit of information is that the OnePlus 9R will be cheaper compared to the OnePlus 9 series.

As for the release date, it looks like the OnePlus 9R will be an India-exclusive device as they haven’t mentioned it being globally available, but even then we wouldn’t know when it will be announced or released.

Oneplus 9R Specs & Features

  • 5G device 
  • Chipset: As it is a flagship model it could be one of these- the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, the Snapdragon 870 or last year’s Snapdragon 865. 
  • Could be a gaming phone 

According to a teaser on Amazon, the OnePlus 9R will contain physical shoulder triggers, which not only tells that it could be a gaming phone but also suggests that the company will launch accessories at some point related to gaming.

  • 120 Hz 6.55-inch AMOLED display 
  • Bigger battery 
  • Fast charging 
  • Camera 

Awaited to see if it gets a Hasselblad camera upgrade like the other models in the series.

What’s In It For Us?

A Larger Battery

The confirmation has arrived. The One Plus models are ready to sport a powerful battery power of 4500 mAh. Since the OnePlus 9R will be a gaming phone we hope for a longer battery life

65W Fast Charging

The new OnePlus devices are amongst the faster-charging smartphones available in the market. It takes just about 30-40 minutes for a full charge. We would like to see 65W charging on this device as well as it would play a major role in increasing the charging game. 

Capable Cameras

With the OnePlus 9 devices, the OnePlus has teamed up with Hasselblad to improve the camera experience. With the 9R being a gaming device, usually, the camera quality wouldn’t be the first priority. We would, however, like to see a Hasselblad collaboration with this device as well.