Realme 9 Pro+ is expected to launch alongside the Realme 9 and Realme 9 Pro globally on February 15. Ahead of its launch, the Indian pricing and details about the RAM and storage variants have leaked giving us a brief look at what to expect from the successors to the Realme 8 series. As per some rumours, the Realme 9 series will launch in India on February 16, however, Realme is yet to officially reveal a launch date.
According to a report by RMLeaks (previously RealmeTimes) that cites industry sources, the Realme 9 Pro+is priced starting at Rs 20,999 while the Realme 9 Pro will start from Rs 16,999. The Realme 9 Pro+ has a base variant with 6GB RAM with 128GB followed by the 8GB+128GB storage option. The report also states that the Realme 9 Pro and Realme 9 Pro+ will be offered in three colourways to choose from.
Realme 9 Pro+ leaked specifications
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The Realme 9 Pro+ is expected to feature a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a Full HD+ (2400x1080 pixels) resolution.
It is confirmed to be powered by the Dimensity 920 chip that has an octa-core CPU and Mali-G68 GPU. The phone will likely run on Android 12 based Realme UI 3.0 out-of-the-box.
The Realme 9 Pro+ has a 50MP primary camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide camera with 119-degree FOV and a 2MP depth sensor. There is a 16MP selfie camera on the front.
The Realme 9 Pro+ is expected to come equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.
We recently brought you an exclusive look at the key specifications of the OnePlus Nord 2T, an upcoming mid-range phone that will refresh the Nord lineup. Today, in yet another leak, this time by 91Mobiles, the pricing details and launch timeline of the OnePlus Nord 2T has been revealed.
Many of you have been asking about the Nord 2T that leaked recently. As per the info I got, we won't be seeing it anytime soon. Current timeline is April/May, this complicates 2022 plans since by late Q3 we should be hearing stuff about Nord 3.
— Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) January 29, 2022
In Picture: OnePlus Nord 2
OnePlus Nord 2T to launch in Q2 2022
As per an exclusive report that cites popular tipster Yogesh Brar, the Nord 2T could launch sometime between April-May and will be priced between Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000. The Nord 2T will essentially be replacing the Nord 2 which launched in July 2021 in India with a Dimensity 1200 SoC, 50MP triple camera setup, 65W fast charging and a price tag starting at Rs 27,999.
Our leak in association with OnLeaks revealed that the Nord 2T has a Full HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Dimensity 1300 SoC. The biggest highlight though is that the Nord 2T allegedly supports 80W fast charging out-of-the-box.
OnePlus Nord 2 CE pricing and launch details leaked
Additionally, Yogesh has also revealed that the OnePlus Nord 2 CE which is expected to succeed the Nord CE from June last year is set to launch on February 11. He also claims that the Nord 2 CE will be priced between Rs 25,000 - Rs 30,000 and that OnePlus is working on another budget Nord phone that could be eyeing for under Rs 20k price segment with an expected launch happening by July-August.
OnePlus Nord 2T leaked specifications
The OnePlus Nord 2T features a 6.43-inch Full HD+ (2400x1080 pixels) resolution display which likely uses an AMOLED panel. The screen supports a 90Hz refresh rate and may or may not have a punch-hole notch cutout for the selfie camera.
The Nord 2T is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset which is going to be paired with 6GB/8GB/128GB RAM along with 128GB/256GB storage options to choose from. The phone will likely run on OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12.
The OnePlus Nord 2T has a triple camera array on the back headlined by a 50MP camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP monochrome sensor. On the front, we get a 32MP selfie camera.
As for the battery, the Nord 2T is tipped to come equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 80W SuperVOOC fast wired charging.
Redmi is all set to add a new TV to its X series portfolio, the Redmi Smart TV X43. Currently, the Redmi smart TV is available in 50, 55 and 65-inch screen sizes. The TV will launch on February 9 in India and there is no information about the price or availability of the TV.
Redmi Smart TV X43 features and specifications
As per the teaser page on Xiaomi's website, the Redmi smart TV X43 will support a 4K resolution along with support for HDR 10 and Dolby Vision, similar to its larger siblings. The TV will come with support for Dolby Audio with 30W of sound output. The TV will run on the Android TV OS with Xiaomi’s own PatchWall UI overlaying it.
We don't know the other specifications of the TV but we can expect it to support features found on its larger siblings like e-ARC and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode). For connectivity, we can expect to see the TV support three HDMI ports and two USB ports.
Sorry, didn't hear you over the sound of all that e(X)tra (L)arge entertainment! On 09.02.2022, witness the return of the #XLExperience: Bigger Better Larger than life For more on the new #RedmiSmartTVX43 :https://t.co/UUM4O6t3h2 pic.twitter.com/vWZcXrL2IS
— Redmi India - Redmi Note 11S (@RedmiIndia) January 28, 2022
Currently, Redmi has the Redmi Smart TV 43 available in the 43-inch screen space and that comes with an FHD display. In our review of the Redmi Smart TV 43, we said, “The Redmi 43-inch FHD Smart TV is a good TV overall. Not supporting 4K and HDR is not a con in this case as its picture performance is very good in SDR and better than some 4K HDR TVs we’ve tested in this price range. It has good colour reproduction and the panel works well for movies, TV shows and games. The audio output is fine for everyday use, especially considering the price of the TV. The only downside to the TV is that the UI can get laggy. The Redmi 43-inch FHD SDR TV is a very good option for those that understand the drawbacks of a budget 4K HDR TV and who want a TV that can reproduce content well. The only downside to the TV is the stutter I faced in the UI and hope this is something Xiaomi can fix via an update”.
On the other hand, we also had a chance to review the 65-inch Redmi Smart TV X65. We believe the features of the Redmi smart TV X43 will mimic its elder siblings so you can expect the performance to be similar. In our review of the Redmi Smart TV X65 we said, “Xiaomi has an interesting offering with the Redmi TV X65 for Rs 57,999. What it brings with it is support for eARC for home theatres, ALLM for gaming and support for a variety of HDR formats. While the overall picture quality is good for the price, HDR 10+ content still has some issues. SDR content playback is good. The HDMI 2.1 setting is switched off by default and getting to it involves jumping through some hoops when connecting the PS5”.
According to a recent report, changes in the Chrome OS suggests that Gaming Chromebooks are coming soon. For the uninitiated, Chrome OS is a free and open-source operating system from Google. Most people primarily use it for basic tasks like document editing, surfing the web etc. However, Chrome OS is more than likely to get native Steam support in the near future. Not only that but you can also expect Gaming Chromebooks with dedicated GPUs to launch as well.
Gaming Chromebooks To Feature Dedicated Graphics And RGB Keyboards
According to some recent changes in the Chrome OS code, it will soon have full support for RGB keyboards allowing for in-depth key customisation. A Chrome OS code suggests “*” as an upcoming brand of detachable keyboards for Chromebooks. The Chrome OS code also suggests two upcoming gaming Chromebooks namely - Vell and Taniks.
Quanta computers based in Taiwan is most likely the candidate to manufacture Vell. Quanta’s employees recently developed products for HP and therefore an OMEN branded Gaming Chromebook could be on the cards.
Meanwhile, LCFC electronics, the largest R&D and manufacturing base for Lenovo is probably developing the Taniks Gaming Chromebook. A recent report also suggested that Nvidia and Mediatek are working together to bring RTX graphics to Chromebooks.
However, the most important announcement here is the Steam support for Google Chrome OS. At present, PC gaming is mostly limited to Windows OS with Linux gaming gaining popularity on small fringes. However, a natively running Steam app on Chrome OS could open the door for a lot of gamers to have a legitimate option other than WIndows. Considering how much time it took for Linux gaming to gain traction, I wouldn’t get my hopes up just yet for gaming on Chrome OS. Furthermore, Google is infamous for abandoning projects, what I mean is “none of your friends play on Stadia,” and they most likely never will. So keeping our hopes in check might be the best thing right now.
When it comes to deals and sale events, it’s always a tough one to separate the real deals from the ones that aren’t. The Amazon Grand Gaming Days surely do surprise us every time with a few very attractive deals. However, those deals don’t last for long, and hence all you gamers (and deal diggers), you surely don’t want to miss out on them. Here’s a list of the best gaming deals so far. We will keep updating this list and adding deals as and when we find them.
The sale promises great deals on gaming laptops, desktops & monitors, headphones, gaming consoles, graphic cards, and TVs as well. Some of the brands that are expected to come to the gaming party with offers are - Lenovo, Acer, ASUS, LG, HP, Sony, Dell, Corsair, Cosmic byte, JBL, and more. So, let’s get on with the best deals!
Best Gaming Laptop deal under Rs. 60,000: HP Victus Gaming (AMD Ryzen 5 5600H + Radeon RX 5500M)
This is surely one of the best budget gaming laptop deals out there. You get a six-core AMD Ryzen processor paired with the Radeon RX 5500M, which is most certainly better than the Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650 GPU that is normally seen at sub 60K price points. What’s more, you get 512GB of SSD as well. Which is a better option than the usual 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD offered at sub 60K price points. We’ve tested this laptop and can assure you of actual gaming performance numbers across popular games. Here are the performance numbers below.
Best deal on GeForce RTX 3060 laptop: ASUS TUF Dash F15
For Rs. 84,990, the Asus TUF Dash F15 is probably one of the cheapest laptops with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 under the hood. We must mention though, the TGP on this one is rather modest at 80W with a 5W boost option available when you push it to the limits, which is lower than the max potential that the GPU can achieve if fed with 130W of power. You will see about 15-20% lower performance than a full-blown RTX 3060. However, for the money, the Asus TUF Dash at 85k is a very sweet deal, especially for 1080P gaming at high settings, where you can extract 100+ FPS in most popular games and take advantage of the 144Hz display on this one. You also get 16GB of RAM and 512GB of NVMe PCIe 3.0 based storage with an additional M.2 Slot. The laptop is also fairly light, weighing approximately 2 kilograms, which is quite light and portable for a 15-inch gaming laptop. There’s another catch though, the Intel Core i5-11300H processor on this one kinda borders towards being just about adequate with 4 cores and 8 threads. The good part though is a very healthy base clock speed of 3.1 GHz (and turbo of 4.4 GHz). Full specs: Intel Core i5-11300H 11th Gen, 6GB Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, Gaming, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 15.6-inch FHD display with 144Hz refresh rate, Windows 11 OS.
24-inch monitor with 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time under 14K: LG Ultragear 24GL650F
Most online stores are selling this popular gaming monitor at Rs. 14,500. So, at Rs. 13999, we surely think you are saving some cash here. Apply other applicable card discounts and you might be able to push the discount closer to 1K. About the monitor, well it sure is a very good buy for an entry-level (or even a budget mid-range) gaming PC. You get a decent screen size with a high refresh rate and a TN panel with a 1ms response time. The LG Ultragear is height adjustable, very much looks the part, and is well built too. The port selection is fairly wide and the placement is quite convenient as well.
Bang for the buck high-performance gaming mouse: Logitech G502 Hero
For Rs. 3800, the G502 from Logitech offers maximum performance/DPI per rupee (if ever there was such a ratio). With the Hero 25K (25,000 DPI) sensor under the hood, adjustable weights, 11 programmable buttons, onboard memory, and the customary RGB support. The Logitech G502 leaves very little to complain about. Sure it’s not wireless but do you guys really dig a wireless gaming mouse for a desktop gaming PC? Especially when you need to decide between pure gaming-focused features versus the convenience of going wireless. Is it a tough choice?
The deals and deal prices are as per the date of and time of publishing this story, they might change in terms of availability as well as pricing, depending on demand and stocks at Amazon’s end
If you missed iPhone 12 deals in the Diwali festive season sales a few months back, now is another opportune moment. Both the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini are available at attractive discounts as part of the ongoing Flipkart Electronics Sales.
The iPhone 12 64GB is retailing for INR 52,999 (as against the regular price of INR 65,999) and the iPhone 12 Mini is available for a discounted price of INR 41,999. Moreover, users can further avail attractive exchange offers and card discounts to further reduce the effective price!
Flipkart Electronics Sale 2022: Card offers
Flipkart Electronic Sale 2022 will continue till January 31. As part of the sale, Flipkart is offering up to an 80 per cent discount on popular electronics and accessories as well as some lucrative exchange deals. Consumers can avail of an extra 10 per cent discount ( up to INR 1000) using Citi bank credit and debit cards, and an extra INR 500 off on Citi bank cards EMI transactions.
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iPhone 12 Features and Specifications
Although more than a year old, the iPhone 12 remains an attractive proposition for users willing to be a part of Apple’s ecosystem. The phone has a sturdy build with ceramic shield protective glass on the front and a chassis made from aerospace-grade aluminium.
The biggest draw remains the powerful A14 Bionic chipset and promising camera performance. On the rear, the iPhone 12 consists of a primary 12MP camera and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera. On the front, there’s a 12MP selfie camera that can also record Dolby Vision HDR videos and should be particularly appealing to vloggers. Moreover, it can record 4K UHD videos at 60FPS with cinematic video stabilization while shooting in 4K, 1080p and 720p.
The iPhone 12 features a large 6.1-inch AMOLED display (2532 x1170 pixels) which is also HDR certified. The handset is IP68 rated which means the phone is water and dust resistant in up to 6 meters deep water for up to 30 minutes. The phone has a 2815 mAh battery and supports Qi wireless charging and fast charging.
It seems that WhatsApp’s new beta is crashing for some users. The new update was launched through the Google Play Beta Program. The latest version of the update is 2.22.4.6 and adds a few bug fixes and a few improvements but a few users are reporting that they are experiencing crashes on the platform. According to a report on WaBetaInfo, version 2.22.4.6 and 2.22.4.7 are experiencing crashes where the app will just stop functioning. This happens when users are trying to open the app or even when sending media, including images and videos.
WhatsApp beta update crashing for some users
But fret not, as WhatsApp has just released version 2.22.4.8 which contains a fix for said problem. There was no mention of why the app crashes but there seems to be a fix for that. The report also goes on to give users a step by step set of instructions to try and alleviate the problem. Recommendations include transferring all your chat backups onto Google Drive before installing a version of the beta build. Or, users could also revert back to an older build just in case something goes wrong.
In fact, we earlier reported that WhatsApp was working on a feature that will allow users to transfer voice chat histories from Android to iOS. The feature was first spotted on the WhatsApp 22.2.74 beta version for iOS. It also looks like the feature is still in its early stages as even beta testers do not have access to it. It was first spotted on the WhatsApp 22.2.74 beta version for iOS but has not been officially announced as yet. It also looks like the feature is still in its early stages as even beta testers do not have access to it. As of right now, users can move their chat history over from iOS to Samsung Devices.
Also Read: WhatsApp could introduce new drawing tools for images and videos
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In Picture: OnePlus Nord 2
