Xiaomi launched a number of Redmi Note 9 phones in the first half of the year, but the company is yet to introduce the lineup at home and it appears this is finally happening.
According to prolific Chinese leakster Digital Chat Station, there are two phones in the pipelines – Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G Standard Edition and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G High Edition. The former will be smaller in size and with modest specs, while the latter is likely to bring a mighty camera, chipset, and fast charging.
The vanilla Redmi Note 9 5G is going to have a 6.53” LCD with 1080p resolution with a single punch hole in the upper left corner for a 13MP camera. Around the back will be a triple camera with a 48MP primary sensor.
The specs sheet also says 5,000 mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging and the device will weigh 200 grams.
The mightier phone is likely to come with a 6.67” panel and 1080p resolution. It will also be LCD like its vanilla sibling, but will have a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The front camera will be 16MP, but the main one is where it gets interesting – 108MP shooter with Samsung’s HM2 sensor.
The chipset on the Pro (or whatever else it’s called) variant is allegedly the Snapdragon 750G that allows 33W fast charging for the 4,820 mAh battery. This phone will be slightly taller and heavier – 214 grams.
There’s still the mystery whether any of the original Redmi Note 9 phones with LTE connectivity will make it to China, but odds seem slim.
Huawei introduced the nova 7 SE back in April, and after more than six months, the company has announced its successor, dubbed nova 8 SE.
The nova 8 SE is just 7.46mm thick, weighs 178 grams, and has a design largely reminiscent of the iPhone 12 with flat frames and squircle-shaped island on the back. The latter hosts a 64MP primary camera, 8MP ultrawide unit and two 2MP modules for macro and depth information.
The nova 8 SE is built around a 6.53″ FHD+ OLED display that has a waterdrop notch for the 16MP selfie camera. It also has a fingerprint scanner underneath for biometric authentication and supports HDR10.
Under the hood, the nova 8 SE has a Dimensity 720 chipset, but there’s also a High Edition that has Dimensity 800U at the helm. Both variants come with 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and run Android 10-based EMUI 10.1 out of the box.
Keeping the lights on is a 3,800 mAh battery which is smaller than the current industry standards, but it supports 66W charging, which promises to juice up the cell from flat to 60% in 15 minutes and 100% in another 20 minutes.
The rest of the highlights of the Huawei nova 8 SE include a USB-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.1, dual SIM support, and dual-band Wi-Fi.
Both the Dimensity 720 and Dimensity 800U-powered models of the nova 8 SE support 5G networks, but the High Edition offers 5G connectivity on both SIMs, whereas the Standard Edition supports the next-gen network only on the primary SIM.
The Huawei nova 8 SE has four color options and will go on sale in China from November 11. The Standard Edition is priced at CNY2,599 ($390/€330) and the High Edition will set you back by CNY2,699 ($410/€345).
A new release from The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB (Better Business Bureau) National Programs is calling out T-Mobile for its most recent marketing ads that could mislead customers about its 5G network.
The ad in question may lead customers to believe that T-Mobile and Sprint’s networks have combined and resulted in immediate benefits to T-Mobile customers.
T-Mobile has made clear its ambition to “build American’s largest 5G network” and that “T-Mobile’s 5G network will have “more towers, more engineers, and more coverage” than 5G networks of competitors. These would come as a result of the merger, though in the future tense.
The claims at issue for T-Mobile’s post-merger with Spring 5G service, which appeared in online and television advertising were challenged by Verizon Communications, Inc.
[…] NAD concluded, however, that claims about the benefits of the Sprint-T-Mobile merger together with the combination of imagery depicting magenta and yellow beams rapidly shooting from tower to tower, speeding through server rooms across cities and over vast landscapes, engineers installing technology upgrades, and consumers using their smartphones or teleconferencing, reasonably convey the unsupported message that the touted benefits of the merger will be imminently realized by consumers.
The NAD is recommending that T-Mobile modify its wording in the ad as to not suggest that the benefits of the Sprint merger are immediate. T-Mobile has supported the NAD’s recommendation and will modify the claims like “You’ll get the best 5G network”, “building a 5G network that will deliver unprecedented… reliability, and the highest capacity in history”, at least without means to support these claims.
Apple’s iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are the “default” size iPhones this year. But Apple also has two more new devices: the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max. One is Apple’s smallest iPhone in years — and the other is its biggest iPhone ever.
Here’s a first look:
From left to right: the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
iPhone 12 mini
If you’ve seen the iPhone 12 already, it’s basically that, but smaller. Same processor, same cameras, same design, same everything. But instead of a 6.1-inch screen, the iPhone mini has a 5.4-inch display.
But thanks to the iPhone X-style bezel-less design, the 12 mini is actually a physically smaller phone compared to the bezeled, 4.7-inch design that Apple has used on the iPhone 6, 6S, 7, 8, and the new version of the SE.
And by the standards of 2020 flagship smartphones, it’s really small.
From left to right: the iPhone 5S, iPhone 12 mini, and iPhone 7.
The 12 mini is also Apple’s lowest-priced new iPhone, starting at $729. Compare that to last year, where the least expensive new iPhone was the 6.1-inch, $699 iPhone 11: to get a more compact iPhone 11 Pro (which, at 5.8 inches, was Apple’s smallest 2019 model) you had to shell out a whopping $999. The 12 mini, on the other hand, offers a compact size with a smaller price tag.
And that smaller size is really nice to hold. iOS scales well to the 5.4-inch display, and the iPhone 12 design looks and feels just as nice on the slightly more compact version as it does on the full-sized model. If you liked the size of the the old 5 / 5S / SE, though, the 12 mini feels like the closest Apple has come to that style of device in a long time.
The iPhone 12 (left) and iPhone 12 mini (right).
It’s honestly a bit weird to hold at first, especially if you’re coming from a big phone. Some things do take a bit of an adjustment, like typing — but other parts of using an iPhone, like swiping down from the top of the display for notifications or the control center, are easier than they’ve been in years. But for the first time since arguably the iPhone 8, Apple has made a flagship phone that nearly anyone should be able to comfortably use and hold in one hand.
There are some concerns: the smaller physical size means that the mini has a smaller battery, which could translate to lower battery life, too — especially with 5G in the mix. We’ll have more on that, along with a much more comprehensive look at the 12 mini, once we’ve done a full review.
The iPhone 5S (left) and iPhone 12 mini (right).
Photo by Chaim Gartenberg / The Verge
The iPhone 12 mini (left) and iPhone 7 (right).
Photo by Chaim Gartenberg / The Verge
From left to right: the iPhone 4S, iPhone 12 mini, and iPhone 5S.
Photo by Chaim Gartenberg / The Verge
iPhone 12 Pro Max
On literally the other end of the spectrum is the iPhone 12 Pro Max, which — with a 6.7-inch display — is the biggest phone Apple’s ever made. It’s also the most expensive model in this year’s lineup, starting at $1,099.
And it is big, bigger than both Apple’s older iPhone Plus models and last year’s iPhone 11 Pro Max in terms of sheer size. The 12 Pro Max benefits from the same squared-off design as the smaller iPhone 12 models, meaning that it’s not as big of an increase as the bump in screen size might suggest.
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But unlike the mini, which is just a smaller version of the 12, there are bigger (pun intended) differences between the standard 12 Pro and its Max counterpart: Apple is taking advantage of the extra space to debut a whole new camera system, including a much bigger sensor and a new telephoto lens. Given how good the regular iPhone 12 and 12 Pro’s cameras are, that’s exciting.
We’ll have a lot more on that new camera — and how it compares to the standard 12 and 12 Pro — in our full review, so stay tuned for that, too.
As for how the 12 Pro Max is to actually use and hold, it’s still very much a surfboard of a phone, just like Apple’s other Plus and Max-sized devices. Looking at it on its own is somewhat deceptive, since it’s proportionally similar to the regular-sized models. It’s only when you see it in context next to another iPhone that the scale of it really hits you.
Despite the big size, it doesn’t feel too heavy in hand: I’d describe it as comfortably solid, although between the steel frame and the size, it’s not the sort of thing that I’d want to drop on my face, either.
Plus, while the screen size on the 12 Pro Max is bigger than ever, Apple still isn’t doing much to take advantage of the larger display. There’s no option to run apps side by side, like many supersized Android phones have, and it still seems like Apple is scratching the surface when it comes to utilizing the extra space. Right now, using it just feels like using a regular iPhone that’s been scaled up.
From left to right: the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
We’ll have a lot more on these devices soon, once we’re able to do full reviews for both the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini, along with how they stack up to the already released iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro.
The Meizu 17 family arrived back in May, but we haven’t heard much from the Chinese manufacturer since. Yet today a leakster on Weibo claims to have the first renders and specs sheet of the Meizu 18 Max 5G.
The upcoming flagship is said to have a Snapdragon 875 chipset, paired with UFS 3.1 storage and LPDDR5 RAM.
The screen is said to be 3K OLED with unnamed exact resolution and the image reveals no punch holes, notches, or bezels for the 32 MP selfie camera. On the back, we should expect a 64MP main cam with ZEISS optics.
And here’s where it gets interesting – according to this one image, the phone will support 120W charging over the wire and 45W wirelessly, which would be a huge jump from 30W/27W rates in the Meizu 17. Other highlights include dual stereo speakers and a dual linear vibration motor for gaming.
However, this whole leak has a bunch of red flags to it so we wouldn’t get our hopes up just yet. The phone looks suspicious, the back panel has no flash of any sort and charging speeds while not unprecedented seem like a bit of a stretch seeing how Meizu was never at the forefront of the charging speeds race. Until we see further proof, we’d be leaning on this being more wishful thinking than actual early intel.
Qualcomm has been investing heavily into 5G chips and it’s now reaping the benefits. The San Diego chip company posted its fiscal results for the three months ending on Sept 27 and its full fiscal year, revealing an increase in profit and sales both on a quarterly and yearly basis.
The company didn’t name specific reasons, but Reuters revealed Apple’s 5G phones were the key driver behind Qualcomm’s success.
(all numbers in million
except %)
Fiscal Q4
2020
Fiscal Q4
2019
Change
Fiscal year
2020
Fiscal year
2019
Change
Revenue
$6,502
$4,804
+35%
$21,654
$19,398
+12%
Income
$1,669
$947
+76%
$4,816
$4,323
+11%
Revenue of the company’s chip segment was $4.97 billion, surpassing the estimates of $4.59 billion. Qualcomm Chief Executive Steve Mollenkopf revealed the contribution from new clients was small – most of the income came from already established partnerships.
Qualcomm said it shipped 162 million chips capable of wireless data connections during the fiscal quarter.
Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone 12 Pro with chipsets, manufactured by Qualcomm
Analysts expect further boost in the next quarters – $5.71 billion predicts FactSet, while the company is setting an even higher bar – around $6.2 – $6.8 billion. Overall shipments of 5G devices in 2020 are expected to be around 175 million to 225 million, with expectations in 2021 the number to go up to 500 million.
Mollenkopf also shared that Qualcomm has applied for licenses to deliver chips to Huawei, but the United States government hasn’t responded yet.
Oppo is already working on its early 2021 mid-range lineup, supposedly called Reno5. A specs sheet of one of the upcoming phones leaked on Weibo at the same time it also appeared on TENAA.
Apparently the next Oppo Reno5 will have a 64MP camera and offer support for 65W fast charging. It will also run Android 11 with the latest ColorOS on top.
Oppo PEGM00 certification at TENAA
Two models (PEGM00 and PEGT00) have been certified, but they have the exact same specifications so it’s likely two versions of the same phone. The papers confirm 6.43” screen, 4,200mAh battery, and 159.1×73.4×7.9mm dimensions.
The leaked specs sheet, shared by Digital Chat Station, adds that the screen will be an OLED panel with with a 60Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. The CPU will be clocked at 2.4GHz CPU and one assumption is that it will be part of a Mediatek Dimensity 800U chipset with 5G support.
The main cam will be accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide shooter and two auxiliary 2MP sensors. The leak claims the battery is 4,300 mAh, but the discrepancy from the official listing at TENAA might be the difference between minimal charge and typical charge.
If the phone really arrives with Android 11 out of the box, it might be the first Oppo phone to do so – right now pretty much all devices from all price ranges ship with Android 10 and ColorOS 7.2.
Fresh Power is the third phone in Motorola’s Moto G9 range and the successor to the 8-month-old Moto G8 Power.
Motorola has today released the third vesa in its Moto G9 product family – a novelty called the Moto G9 Power. The manufacturer has already released Moto G9 Play and Moto G9 Plus. G9 Power acts as a follower of only 8 months old Moto G8 Power was clearly speeding up this year’s Moto G9 series release schedule after last year’s publications sprinkled half of the year.
As with previous G9 series releases, the Moto G9 Power clearly stands out from its predecessor in terms of size. The Moto G9 Power’s display is as large as a 6.8-inch panel bearing the Max Vision HD + marketing name, the details of which have not been shared by the manufacturer at the time of publication. Based on the name, the resolution is HD + (720 p) level, which means that its resolution is below the Moto G9 Plus with the same size screen. Technically, this is probably a traditional IPS LCD panel.
In appearance, the Moto G9 Power shows clear references to the Moto G 5G Plus released in the summer with a similar square camera system, although a quarter of the cameras in the frame have been replaced with an LED flash. The cameras are operated by 64 megapixel main camera and two 2 megapixel sensors, one of which is a macro camera and another depth camera. 10 The megapixel front camera is placed in a hole in the screen as is familiar from other G9 series in the upper left corner
According to the model name, the battery distinguishes the Moto G9 Power from its mass and sibling models. The phone battery has a massive 6000 mAh, which according to the manufacturer should be enough to carry the device over 60 hours of operation time. In terms of download speeds, a watt TurboPower charge is supported. In addition to the large screen, the battery provides power to the Snapdragon 662 system circuit, which is also familiar from the Moto G9 Play. The system circuit pair has 4 gigabytes of RAM and 76 storage space.
Motorola Moto G9 Power Specifications:
Exterior Dimensions : 172, 14 x 76, 76 x 9, 66 mm
Weight: 221 grams
6, 8 ”HD + Max Vision display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 system circuit (4 x 2.0 GHz Kryo 299 Gold, 4 x 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver, Adreno 210 GPU)
4 GB RAM
79 GB of storage, microSD card slot (max. Gt)
LTE, Dual SIM
Wi-Fi 802. 10 a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4 / 5 GHz, BT 5.0, (A) GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, Glonass, Galileo, NFC
Triple Camera
64 megapixel wide angle camera (1.4 um pixel size), f1.8
2 megapixel macro camera (1, 75 pixel size, minimum 2.5 cm focusing distance), f2.4
2 megapixel depth camera 1, 75 um pixel size), f2.4
16 megapixel front camera (1 um pixel size), f2.2
Fingerprint reader, 3.5 mm headphone jack
6000 mAh battery, USB Type -C (USB 2.0), watt charging power
Android 10
Unfortunately, the manufacturer has not yet announced the date or price of the Moto G9 Power, but it is likely that the phone will be located somewhere in the Moto G9 Play 14 and Moto G9 Plus 260. The phone has two color options – Purple Electric Violet and Gray Greenish Metallic Sage.
Apple completes the flagship iPhone models 2020. On the introduction of iPhone 11 and 12 Pro in October there will now be a model variant with a smaller 5.4 “display and another model with a 6.7” screen – both sizes were included iPhones not yet. iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max can be changed from Friday to 14 Pre-order the watch, as announced by the manufacturer.
Mini and Max complete the iPhone 12 The iPhone 12 mini has all the functions of the iPhone 12 – from the OLED display to 5G support – with its full-surface 5.4 “display (2340 x 1080 pixels) but at the same time smaller and lighter than Apple’s classic iPhone with home button and 4.7 “display – a form factor that the company in IPhone SE continues to offer its entry-level model. The iPhone 11 mini brings Apple in Germany at prices from just under 780 Euro for the 64 – GByte model in trade, it is on par with the iPhone 11 in the past year. Just like the Pro, it is offered in black, white, blue, green and red (Product Red).
Despite the larger display, the dimensions of the iPhone 12 Pro Max has grown only slightly compared to its predecessor, it is even thinner than the iPhone 11 Pro Max and XS Max. It stands out from the iPhone 12 Pro through its camera system with a new 65 – millimeter telephoto lens, which enables a 2.5x optical zoom. According to Apple, the camera sensor in the Max model is also significantly larger and, for the first time, sensor shift image stabilization is used – here the sensor is moved instead of the lens to stabilize. What the new camera system is ultimately good for and how much it differs in practice from the 12 Pro will be first show tests.
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is from Apple scarce 1220 Euro with 128 GByte storage space available. The sales start of both models follows on 13. November, at this date the delivery should also start.
Detailed tests and purchase advice for the individual iPhone – 12 – models follow in Mac & i issue 6 / 2020. Subscribers will receive the test in advance as a PDF by email. (If you are a subscriber and have not yet received such advance articles, we probably do not yet have your e-mail address. In that case, please contact leserservice@heise.de). The iPhone – 12 – tests also appear on heise +.
HomePod mini is also launched At the same time, Apple’s new HomePod mini can also be pre-ordered from November 6th – a smaller and cheaper alternative the Siri HomePod speaker. The mini version is based on a ball design and is equipped with Apple’s ultra broadband chip U1, which is supposed to improve the interaction with new iPhones. The HomePod mini is available in space gray and white, it costs just under 100 euros from the manufacturer. In trade it should be from 16. November.
In the middle of this year’s holidays, I had the opportunity to test the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus smartphone, which I remember well for the presence of solutions such as NFC, a traditional headphone jack, a sensitive and fast fingerprint reader, as well as a screen with well-reproduced colors. Today, however, the Moto G 5G model is making its debut, which is slightly different from the previously mentioned device. Whether he is more interesting than him, tests will show. Today I would like to take a closer look at the technical specifications of the phone and the most important features determining its real usability. I will just mention that on the occasion of the premiere of Motorola Moto G 5G, the Moto G9 Power model also debuted, to which I will devote a separate entry.
Meet Motorola Moto G 5G, a new smartphone from the manufacturer that is the next step to popularize the mobile network in the 5G standard. Let’s check what exactly the manufacturer has prepared for customers.
Smartphone test Motorola Moto G 5G Plus – rival for OnePlus Nord
In terms of visuals, Moto G 5G does not differ much from Moto G 5G Plus models and the most important difference here will be the screen notch which has been transferred from the side edge to the center of the top panel. This time it is a single camera module, not a double as in the case of its predecessor. Here we get 16 Mpix unit with f / 2.2 light with Quad Pixel function. This means that photos are processed to a resolution of 4 Mpix. We also find here a number of modes such as: Portrait, Beautify, Night. The image is displayed on a 6.7-inch LTPS Max Vision screen with a resolution of 2400 x 1080.
Motorola Moto E7 Plus smartphone test – great camera and low price
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 G, 4 or 6 GB is responsible for performance RAM and 64 or 128 GB of RAM. The latter can be expanded by up to 1 TB using microSD cards. The battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh, according to the manufacturer, will provide up to 2 days of work on a single charge, but let’s wait for the test results. Speaking of charging, here we find Turbo Power technology for power 16 W. In theory 12 – a minute charge should allow even 10 operating hours of the equipment. As in the case of the predecessor with the note Plus in the name, we find here USB-C (unfortunately only USB 2.0), an FM radio, a single speaker and solutions such as Bluetooth 5.1, WiFi ac and NFC for contactless payments.
Construction with dimensions 166, 1x 76, 1 x 9.9 mm weighing 212 grams, made of plastic, is splash-proof, which is confirmed by the IP standard 52. There is a triple camera system on the backs, consisting of 48 Mpix main unit with f / 1.7 light, 8 Mpix ultra wide angle with f / 2.2 aperture and 2 Mpix macro camera. It is worth mentioning that we also get a new camera application (known, for example, for Motorola razr 5G), which is much more convenient than the previous version. Motorola Moto G 5G smartphone running Android 04 with the effort My UX will cost in Poland 1299 PLN for the basic variant.
Motorola Moto G 5G
Motorola Moto G 5G Plus
OnePlus Nord
Display
6.7 inch LTPS 20: 9 60 Hz 2400 x 1080 pix
6.7 inch IPS 21: 9 90 Hz 2520 x 1080 pix
6, 44 – inch Optic AMOLED 20: 9 90 Hz 2400 x 1080 pix
Processor
Snapdragon 750 G
Snapdragon 765 G
Snapdragon 765 G
Data memory
64 GB / 128 GB
128 GB
64 / 128 / 256 GB
RAM
4 GB / 6 GB
6 GB
6/8 / 12 GB
Battery
5000 mAh 20 In
5000 mAh 20 In
4115 mAh 30 In
Main camera
48 Mpix f / 1.7 8 Mpix ultra wide angle f / 2.2 2 Mpix macro f / 2.4
48 Mpix f / 1.7 8 Mpix ultra wide angle f / 2.2 5 Mpix macro f / 2.2 2 Mpix depth sensor f / 2.2
48 Mpix f / 1.8 8 Mpix ultra wide angle f / 2.3 5 Mpix macro f / 2.4 2 Mpix depth sensor f / 2.4
The latest midrangers in the moto family are here with the Moto G9 Power and Moto G 5G. The G9 Power gets its name from its 6,000 mAh battery while the Moto G 5G is the brand’s most affordable 5G phone in Europe at €300.
Moto G9 power
In addition to its massive battery, the Moto G9 Power comes with a 6.8-inch HD+ LCD and punch hole cutout for its 16MP selfie cam. The back houses a 64MP main shooter alongside a 2MP macro cam and 2MP depth helper. You’ll also find the usual moto dimple with an embedded fingerprint scanner.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 662 sits at the helm hooked to 4GB RAM and 128GB storage which is further expandable via microSD.
The phone boots Android 10 with Motorola’s My UX on top. The massive 6,000 mAh battery charger over USB-C and supports 20W charging speeds.
moto g9 power in Electic Violet and Metallic Sage
The Moto G9 Power retails for €200 in Europe and comes in Electic Violet and Metallic Sage colors. It’s also arriving to more markets in Latin America, Middle East and Asia in the coming weeks.
Moto G 5G
As 5G networks are slowly but surely making their way to more countries around Europe, Motorola wants to offer users an affordable gateway to the next-gen experience. The Moto G 5G is a 6.7-inch phone powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 750G chipset.
It packs a more versatile cameras setup with a 48MP primary camera aided by an 8MP ultrawide lens and 2MP macro cam.
Keeping things running is a 5,000 mAh cell which also does 20W charging over USB-C. The phone also holds an IP52 splash-proof rating and retains the headphone jack on the bottom. The software front is covered by Android 10 with My UX on top.
The Moto G 5g comes in Volcanic Grey, Frosted Silver colors and will be offered with 4/6GB RAM and 64/128GB storage. Retail price for the base model is set at €300.
moto g 5g in Frosted Silver and Volcanic Grey
Like the G9 Power, the G 5G will come to Latin America, Middle East and Asian markets in the next few weeks.
Two new smartphones from the Motorola family: we are talking about moto g9 Power but also about moto g 5G that are positioned in the mid-range but which from their own possess absolutely noteworthy characteristics. Here’s what they are and how much they will cost.
by Bruno Mucciarelli published 05 November 2020 , at 11: 01 in the Telephony channel Motorola
Two smartphones to capture the attention of band users media. Motorola continues in its progression and after presenting the flagships Moto Edge and Edge + decides to enrich its catalog by proposing today moto g 5G but also moto g9 Power , which as we will see have interesting technical specifications in some respects.
moto g9 Power
Let’s start from the most interesting for technical specifications that is the new moto g9 Power which, already from the name, can make understand its main feature: a battery of well 6. 0 mAh for an immense duration that the company estimates in even 60 hours. It is the longest-lived battery made by Motorola in a smartphone and this will allow you to have an instrument in your hands practically free from daily recharges. Mobility will therefore be its strong point with video calls on the agenda, especially in these times of pandemic, but without the risk of having to worry about the charge.
Clearly this will not be the only prerogative of a device with more than interesting features. moto g9 Power in fact for the first time on this range it adds a sensor to very high resolution from 64 MP which offers so much clarity and color accuracy in your shots. Quad Pixel technology ensures that every photo is crisp and bright no matter what setting you choose thanks to 4 times higher sensitivity. Motorola in this tries to give a Pro aspect to the images taken thanks to the 2MP depth sensor and to that Macro always from 2MP which together will allow you to capture the small details that otherwise would not be able to have without a dedicated Macro Vision and a Depth sensor. There is also a camera from 16 MP with Quad Pixel technology for selfies that always allows shots worthy of Instagram.
Important for dimensions and not only is the 6.8 “Max Vision HD display, which offers an engaging experience thanks to the absence of important frames. The beating heart instead of the smartphone is a Snapdragon 662 which is here supported by 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of integrated storage space. In this case, however, Motorola tries to achieve maximum performance by optimizing software with hardware at best. That’s why it offers an Android 10 at its maximum expression stock with the introduction of only a few customizations such as those of the camera application which has been redesigned and now puts the most used functions at your fingertips at the bottom of the screen, making it make it easier and more intuitive to take photos in the best possible way. There is also a dedicated button for the Google Assistant that helps you find answers quickly and do things just by using your voice.
The new Motorola moto g9 Power will be available in Europe at a suggested retail price of 199, 99 ??.
moto g 5G
And there is also the new one moto g 5G that Motorola decides to renew, taking it to a higher level especially as regards the 5G network faster than the moment. In this case, the smartphone has real potential because it leverages the company’s years of experience in the mid-range by creating a powerful new device to stand out in this segment. There is ultra-fast 5G connection, there is a powerful battery and there is also great photographic technology that certainly will not go unnoticed. The new moto g 5G is a powerful new device in the moto g family that offers new generation features while maintaining that ” family fealing ” that many still seek.
From his moto g 5G he breaks expectations for the mid-range setting a new standard for camera, battery and display at a very affordable price. The smarpthone features artificial intelligence-based performance optimized for the most intense activities. It owns a new generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 G 5G processor that allows you to experience speed incredible on the new 5G network for navigation, downloads but also games.
Then there is a respectable photographic sector with a triple camera system. Here moto g 5G has so much imaging technology on board with a main sensor from 48 MP with Quad Pixel technology that helps the user in shooting even in low light conditions. There is also the 8MP ultra-wide lens that allows you to reach large scenes even up to 188 degrees. And then there is also a camera dedicated 2MP Macro Vision that allows shots 5 times closer to the subject than a normal lens. Let’s not forget also the main selfie camera from 16 MP with a large size of 2.0 μm with Quad Pixel technology.
The moto g 5G is powered by a 5 battery. 00 0 mAh which will allow this Motorola to keep the smartphone active for over two days on a single charge. At the hardware level, as mentioned, there is the Snapdragon 750 G which improves the energy efficiency to allow connections at 5G speeds without worrying about draining the battery. Moreover refill is available from 20 W TurboPower which allows you to obtain 10 hours of charge in just 15 minutes.
In terms of display moto g 5G has a 6.7-inch MaxVision Full HD capable of supporting HDR 01 and that really makes an impression for vivid, true colors with enhanced brightness and a unique aspect ratio from 20: 9 for a secure grip in the hand. For performance we also have 6GB of RAM in addition to 128 GB of integrated memory with the possibility of expand it up to 1TB using the microSD card slot.
Motorola tries to achieve maximum performance by optimizing the software with the hardware. That’s why it proposes an Android 10 at the most its stock expression with the introduction of only a few customizations such as those of the camera application which has been redesigned and now puts the most used functions at your fingertips at the bottom of the screen, making it easier and more intuitive to take photos in the best possible way. There is also a dedicated button for the Google Assistant that helps you find answers quickly and do things simply by using your voice.
Moto g 5G will be available at a recommended price of 299, 99 ??.
Hydrogen drones, capable of flying for 9 consecutive days and equipped with antennas to relay 5G connectivity to the ground: it sounds like science fiction, but the first commercial service could be available in Germany in 2024
by Andrea Bai published 05 November 2020 , at 10: 41 in the TLC and Mobile channel 5G
Just when most countries are busy building the new 5G communication infrastructure , that’s it that two UK companies are preparing a decidedly unusual solution to provide broadband connectivity. Cambridge Consultants and Stratospheric Platforms Limited presented a new conceptual example that could lead to the transmission of 5G connectivity from the sky thanks to drones in flight at 20 thousand meters of altitude.
The two companies have so far tested only a prototype with dimensions smaller than the final aircraft, in a ratio of approximately 1: 8. In its final form the drone will be equipped with a three square meter antenna capable of transmitting 5G connectivity over an area up to 140 kilometers in diameter . The antennas will be integrated into hydrogen-powered aircraft capable of a flight range of 9 days.
5G connectivity with drones to cover remote areas
The aircraft, developed by SPL, have a total weight of 3 and a half tons, or 1 / 150 about the weight of a Boeing 747, and are capable of carrying a load up to 140 kilograms: This limit dictates careful optimization for 5G antennas. And on the optimization of the antennas Cambridge Consultants comes into play, with the design of very thin elements weighing 120 grams. The company believes that a fleet of 60 aircraft of this type could cover the whole of the UK with 5G connectivity providing a homogeneous communication speed throughout the territory and higher than 100 gigabit at second.
“Overcoming significant technical challenges in antenna design was essential to enable us to deliver huge data rates in a unique environment where power was limited, where weight was critical and where cooling in the stratosphere was difficult. Antenna development and testing met or exceeded the design criteria and working with such a talented team of Cambridge Consultants has been one of the highlights of the program to date, “commented Richard Deakin, CEO of SPL.
Cambridge Consultants building the world ?? s largest commercial airborne antenna from Cambridge Consultants on Vimeo.
Each antenna, when realized in the actual dimensions foreseen by the project, can transmit 480 flows to different positions on the surface of the Earth . The antennas are orientable, providing the possibility to accurately cover specific areas such as a road: this is a particularly important possibility to bring better connectivity to those rural, remote and isolated areas that are difficult to reach effectively by normal infrastructures. telecommunication. To further clarify this particularity, a single antenna which, with the appropriately oriented flows, can provide connectivity to the entire M motorway 25 of the United Kingdom, the so-called London Orbital which surrounds the London megalopolis and is long 188 kilometers.
However SPL has so far tested a version of this technology in the context of a partnership with Deutsche Telekom , at an altitude of 14 kilometers and with antennas for LTE / 4G connectivity. A test that has allowed us to demonstrate the integration with the Deutsche Telekom terrestrial network, coming to provide connection speeds up to 70 megabit in download and 23 megabit in upload.
5G connectivity with drones: the first services in the 2024
Once the system can be realized in full dimensions and produced on a large scale it will be possible, according to the two companies, to provide connectivity to beyond 500 millions of people at a fraction of the cost that would otherwise be required for the maintenance of the terrestrial antenna masts that would be used to perform the work of a single “flying” antenna.
As is often the case in these situations, some challenges remain that will need to be resolved before we can see commercial developments, and in this case the main possible obstacle relates to regulations. Cambridge Consultants states that the aircraft are certified to operate safely in civilian airspace, but each country has specific rules for managing air traffic and being able to obtain the right authorizations for each market where you want to operate could be anything but a walk. In any case the launch of the first commercial service based on this technology is expected in the 2024 on the territory (or rather in the skies) of Germany.
If what has been said so far has brought to your mind something similar, you are on the right path. The project of the two British companies recalls two initiatives undertaken a few years ago by Google and Facebook: the first with Project Loon, balloons sent at high altitude to provide Internet access in remote areas (currently the project counts 35 balloons in the African stratosphere, which provide services to broadband over an area of 50 thousand square kilometers in Kenya, and has already obtained the necessary authorizations to be able to operate in others 50 countries in the world) while the second with Aquila, also these drones to be deployed at high altitude for connectivity in areas that are difficult to reach. Facebook’s Eagle project was abandoned, however, due to competition from aerospace companies.
Asrock has released their X motherboard 570 PG Velocita Designed for the new Ryzen CPUs , PG Velocita is a new brand within the Phantom gaming family that includes the latest news to take full advantage of the new AMD Ryzen CPU 5000 series .
This board with AMD X chipset 570 is compatible with AMD Ryzen CPUs 2000, 3000 and the new ones 5000, thanks to their Digi Power design and their 14 phases, is ready to overclock without any problem . It has a reinforced PCIe 4.0 connector since, for example, the new NVIDIA RTX graphics 30 are larger than previous generations and thus hold their weight well. It also has two NVMe PCIe 4.0 connectors and capacity for 4 DIMMs with a maximum of 128 GB and speeds up to 5000 Mhz .
The plate has RGB lighting In the VRM cooling area and the chipset cooling area, in this area it also incorporates a fan for better cooling . RGB is controlled by Asrock software, and also has on-board connectors to connect your RGB and ARGB peripherals . For storage, in addition to the NVMe connectors, it has 8 SATA 3 connectors , and several connectors for USB 3.2 type A and type C on the front. In terms of connectivity, this Asrock motherboard has Wi-Fi 6 Killer AX 1650 up to 2.4 2.5G Gbps and Killer Ethernet E 3100 , with Killer doubleShot Pro you can combine both Wi-Fi connections and ethernet to work simultaneously and get up to 4.9 Gbps .
At the moment we do not have a launch date or price in Spain , but it should not take long to appear in Spanish distributors.
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Antonio Delgado
Computer Engineer by training, editor and hardware analyst at Geeknetic since 2011. I love gutting everything that comes my way, especially the latest hardware that we get here for reviews. In my spare time I fiddle with 3d printers, drones and other gadgets. For anything here you have me.
Way back in February Sony announced its Xperia 10 II – a follow-up to 2019’s Xperia 10. Last year also brought us the Xperia 10 Plus which naturally raises the question: where is the Xperia 10 II Plus? Well, it seems there won’t be such a device as Sony has canceled the phone.
According to a Chinese tipster, Sony has decided to go all-in on 5G and has thus scrapped the Xperia 10 II Plus which was being developed with the Snapdragon 720. The phone was already spotted on the EEC database bearing the XQ-AQ52/53 model number.
Sony Xperia 10 II Plus listing on EEC
It remains to be seen if Sony will bring the device with a new 5G chipset and a different product name.
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