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Realme 8 Pro review: a peek at what’s next in midrange smartphone imaging
The Realme 8 Pro is a £279 phone with a 108-megapixel camera
Officially launching in the UK today, the Realme 8 Pro is a budget device that’s one of the first to use the new Samsung ISOCELL HM2 108-megapixel sensor in its main camera. While similar high-res sensors have been more common in pricier phones like the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, this chip is designed for lower-cost… Read more
read more...Qualcomm is reportedly developing a Switch-like Android gaming device
Qualcomm is reportedly working on an Android-powered, handheld gaming console that’s similar to a Nintendo Switch, according to Android Police and XDA’s editor-in-chief Mishaal Rahman. The device would be powered by Qualcomm’s silicon, and could hit store shelves by next year — if it ends up being a real product at all. According to the… Read more
read more...The OnePlus 9 will use Oppo’s ColorOS in China
OnePlus is switching to ColorOS, the variant of Android used by Oppo smartphones, for its new OnePlus 9 series in China. The move was announced on OnePlus’ forums by Gary C, the product lead on OxygenOS, which is what OnePlus phones use in the rest of the world. “As a global technology company, we always… Read more
read more...Realme 8 Pro may have surfaced at the FCC with a 4,500 mAh battery and 65W SuperDart Charge
CEO Madhav Sheth already revealed that the Realme 8 will have a 5,000 mAh battery with 30W Dart Charge, so you’d expect the Realme 8 Pro to go faster. And this could be the proof – FCC documents detailing a Realme RMX3081 have surfaced, which appears to be the Realme 8 Pro 4G. The docs… Read more
read more...Realme C21 announced with Helio G35 SoC, triple camera, and 5,000 mAh battery
As promised, Realme today introduced its new budget smartphone dubbed Realme C21. The smartphone is powered by the Helio G35 SoC and runs Android 10-based Realme UI out of the box. The C21 has 3GB RAM and 32GB storage onboard, but it also comes with a dedicated slot for the microSD card for storage expansion… Read more
read more...Realme GT Neo is on the way with Dimensity 1200 chipset
Less than 24 hours ago, Realme took the wraps off its latest flagship smartphone, the GT, at an event in China. At the end of the event, Realme VP Xu Qi also teased an additional member of the new GT family, which is supposedly coming soon. We’re talking about the Realme GT Neo, and this… Read more
read more...The Realme GT 5G is a very cheap Snapdragon 888-based phone on sale now in China
Realme has announced the GT 5G, built with Qualcomm’s top-tier Snapdragon 888 chipset. It comes with plenty of other flagship-esque specs, too, like a 120Hz screen, up to 12GB of RAM, and a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charger included. What it doesn’t have is a flagship-like price; it’s on sale in China for 2,799… Read more
read more...Moto G30 review: Low-price but all high praise?
(Pocket-lint) – Motorola is really, really good at making affordable phones. That, ultimately, is its bread and butter. So when, for 2021, it decided to rejig its Moto G family – although not by much, it now takes on a bigger-number-equals-better-features approach – the arrival of the Moto G30 looked like a familiar success story…. Read more
read more...Amazfit GTS 2 review: Amazing or overpriced?
(Pocket-lint) – Huami has been turning out various smartwatches that sit under its Amazfit brand, with the square-shape GTS 2 sitting at the top of its fashion watch category. That GTS family also includes the cheaper GTS 2e and the GTS 2 Mini. If you want the best in terms of features and a stylish… Read more
read more...Apple retakes second place in smartphone shipment rankings as sanctions bite Huawei
Apple overtook Huawei to reclaim its spot as the second-bestselling smartphone manufacturer in the world in 2020, according to new research reports from Counterpoint Research and Canalys. Samsung was still the leading seller in terms of number of smartphones shipped, while Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo took the next three spots, according to Counterpoint. It was… Read more
read more...Oppo Reno 4 Z review: Affordable 5G
(Pocket-lint) – Throughout 2020 the battle for dominance in the mid-range smartphone market burned fierce. With one group of companies in particular showing it was more than willing to add some competition to a market that had grown a little stagnant in the wake of manufacturers chasing that four-figure price bracket. That group, of course,… Read more
read more...Ultra-affordable Realme C20 is official with Helio G35, big 5,000 mAh battery
Realme has introduced a new phone from its affordable C lineup, and the first market to see the phone is Vietnam. The Realme C20 comes with a Helio G35 chipset, a big battery and a single camera on the back. The C20 comes with a 6.5” LCD of HD+ resolution, which is a usual affair… Read more
read more...Realme Watch 2 full specs and design revealed by FCC
Last week we learned Realme is gearing up to launch the Watch 2 and Watch 2 Pro soon as the smartwatches were mentioned in the source code of Realme Link app. While Realme hasn’t divulged anything about these wearables yet, the Watch 2 has bagged FCC certification, revealing its design and specs in the process…. Read more
read more...TechStage | Guide: tablets for homeschooling and learning portals
Testing Tests overview Smartphone Oppo Reno 4 Pro in the test: Top smartphone for 500 € Motorola Moto G 5G Plus test: A lot of battery for little money Huawei P Smart 2021: Budget model with room for improvement Asus Zenfone 7 Pro: Turbo smartphone with flip camera Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro in the test:… Read more
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