It looks like the PS5 is outperforming the Xbox Series X in some games: Heres Why

The launch of a new console generation which happens once every 5 or 7 years is filled with excitement, bugs and the ever-prevalent question - which console is more powerful. While we won't see games exploiting the full potential of the next-gen systems for the next few years, early analysis shows that the PS5 runs some third-party games better than the Xbox Series X. This comes as a bit of a surprise since the Series X on paper is the more powerful console. 

The information about the difference in performance comes from Digital Foundry. Digital Foundry analysed the framerate resolution and performance of various games across the two consoles. These games include Devil May Cry 5, Dirt 5, Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Call of Duty: Cold War. 

While the performance of the PS5 isn't outright superior, the difference in performance is surprising. While in resolution mode in some games, the performance is better on the Series X, it is in the frame rates and stability of frame rates that the PS5 seems to be outperforming the Series X. 

In a statement to The Verge, Microsoft said, “We are aware of performance issues in a handful of optimized titles on Xbox Series X|S and are actively working with our partners to identify and resolve the issues to ensure an optimal experience. As we begin a new console generation, our partners are just now scratching the surface of what next-gen consoles can do and minor bug fixes are expected as they learn how to take full advantage of our new platform. We are eager to continue working with developers to further explore the capability of Xbox Series X|S in the future.”

It looks like the difference in the performance of the two consoles has little to do with the hardware and more to do with the optimization of the games for the two machines. According to The Verge, “These performance gaps, weird bugs, and differences between the Xbox Series X and PS5 versions of games look like issues related to the games rather than a platform problem for the Xbox. If Microsoft delivered dev kits and tools far later than Sony, then it could take creators more time to optimize further for Xbox. It may also explain why we didn’t see a lot of Xbox Series X gameplay in the months ahead of launch, but Sony was happy to regularly deliver PS5 gameplay.”

With every console generation, we have seen that games launched during the beginning of generation are quite different in visual fidelity and performance to the ones that launch towards the end of the console's lifecycle. On the PS3, Uncharted: Drake's fortunes looked like a previous-gen game when compared to Uncharted 3 or even The Last of Us. Similarly, the visual fidelity in Gears of War 3 was far superior to Gears of War 1 on the Xbox 360. We’ve seen the same hold true for games on the PS4 and Xbox One. 

While there are no Xbox Series X exclusive games yet to maximize the potential of the new hardware, there are games like Demon Souls that are exclusive to the PS5 because of the hardware on offer. We will have to wait till 2021 or even 2022 to see games that truly exploit the potential of the next generation.

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PUBG Mobile India is reportedly available for a few people

It seems like PUBG Mobile India may already be in the hands of a select few people. According to a now-deleted tweet by popular YouTuber, Maxtern, the game is available for a select few and those individuals will only be allowed to upload videos a day before the official release of the game. He also suggests that he will be posting a ‘first look’ soon and that the servers are not working for the Indian version at the moment. 

As mentioned earlier, Maxtern soon deleted the tweet, which may imply that he wasn’t supposed to reveal the information. Regardless, it isn’t uncommon for influencers, journalists and publications to receive games before launch in order to create content. This could include reviews, features or videos. This allows them to release content as soon as the game is launched. However, there is usually a strict embargo in place to ensure information does not leak beforehand. 

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We still do know when exactly PUBG Mobile India will be launched, but it seems like the date may be just around the corner. According to a post by Gem esports on Instagram, the Google Play Store app review team has been notified of publishing PUBG Mobile India instantly and not to be held up in the review queue. The post cites an anonymous source who also disclosed that the notification was sent out on November 24 which likely means that the game will be hitting the Google Play Store in the next few days. Further, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has recognised PUBG India Pvt Ltd as an individual entity based out of Bangalore in India.

Regardless, nothing has been revealed yet and users are advised to keep an eye on PUBG Mobile India’s official channels to know what’s in store. Similarly, they should also be aware of any fake PUBG Mobile India trailers that have been popping up online.   

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Nokia 93 PureView delayed to the first half of 2021: Report

If you were looking forward to a flagship phone from Nokia in 2021, then you may need to wait a little while longer. Twitter user Nokia anew has tweeted, “Some bad news. The Nokia 9.3 PureView won’t be unveiled this year. The announcement was postponed to the first half of 2021. The month is still unknown”.

So, it looks like the Nokia 9.3 PureView has been delayed yet again. The smartphone was delayed to the end of 2020 due to the pandemic and it now looks like we will see the flagship phone from Nokia in 2021. The Nokia 9.3 PureView was expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC and it remains to be seen whether Nokia will continue with this chipset or move to the newer rumoured Snapdragon 875 chip pegged to launch soon. 

The Nokia 9.3 PureView was expected to be a successor to the Nokia 9 PureView that launched back in 2019. The Nokia 9 PureView bright with it a 5.99-inch 18:9 P-OLED display with a 2K resolution and support for HDR. The highlighting feature of the smartphone was the 5-camera stack on the back. All 5 cameras have a 12MP resolution. Three of the five cameras have monochrome sensors and the other two are RGB sensors. There’s also an additional ToF depth sensor for additional depth information. You can learn more about the Nokia 9 PureView here. 

While we wait for Nokia to dip its toes in the flagship space, Nokia has had a steady stream of smartphone launches in 2020. The company recently launched the Nokia 2.4 priced at Rs 10,399. The device sports a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 1600x720p resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it has a MediaTek Helio P22 SoC with 3GB RAM. It also offers 64GB of storage, which can be further expanded by up to 512GB via a microSD card. When it comes to the camera, the smartphone has a dual-rear camera setup with a 13MP primary camera and a 2MP depth-sensing camera. A 4500mAh battery powers the entire package. You can learn more about the smartphone here. 

In addition to smartphones, Nokia also has TVs in India. The company recently launched six new TVs in India in different screen sizes ranging from 32-inches going all the way up to the 65-inch 4K UHD. The new TVs boast of sound by Onkyo. All the TVs are smart TVs and run on Android. You can learn more about the new TVs here. 

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Micromax In 1b 2GB RAM variant runs on Android 10 Go Edition

Micromax In 1b was launched earlier this month alongside the Micromax In Note 1 as the two phones that marked the comeback of the company in India. While the In Note 1 did go on sale, the In 1b was supposed to go on sale from November 26 but the company faced some logistics issue on the day of the launch which is why it was postponed to a later date.

Now we are getting information that the base variant of the Micromax In 1b that has 2GB of RAM runs on Android 10 (Go Edition). This was revealed by the Flipkart listing of the phone that displays two different operating systems for the two variants that are offered by the company. The 2GB RAM variant of the In 1b gets the Android 10 Go Edition while the 4GB RAM variant runs on full-fledged Android 10.

Android 10 (Go Edition) was released in September 2019 with an aim of making the Android ecosystem faster and more secure for entry-level phones and is designed with new app experiences in mind. Google claims that apps boot 10 percent faster on Android 10 (Go edition), as compared to Android 9 (Go edition), and the overall security is improved as well.

There is currently no official word as to when the Micromax In 1b will go on sale in India. Having said that, the countdown timer on the official website has been reset and now indicates that the sale could take place sometime in the second week of December in India.

Micromax In 1b specifications

Micromax In 1B features a 6.52-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution display with a waterdrop notch cutout on the front. The In 1B measures 8.9 millimetres in thickness and weighs 188 grams.

The In 1B is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 processor with an octa-core CPU and is paired with upto 4GB RAM and 64GB storage options to choose from. The phone supports storage expansion by using microSD cards of upto 128GB. Like the In Note 1, the In 1B also runs on stock Android. However, the 2GB variant of the phone comes with Android 10 (Go Edition).

The Micromax In 1B has a dual-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 13MP camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera housed within the notch cutout.

There is a fingerprint reader on the back and the phone is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery. The Micromax In 1B starts at Rs 6,999 for the base variant with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage, while the 4GB+64GB model is being offered at Rs 7,999.

Still confused about the differences between the Micromax In Note 1 and In 1B, here's a detailed specification based comparison.

 

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Vivo V20 Pro with 44MP dual selfie camera confirmed to launch on December 2 in India

Vivo V20 Pro is confirmed to launch on December 2 in India as was rumoured previously. The V20 Pro was announced in Thailand back in September with 44MP dual selfie camera and Snapdragon 765G to boot. Vivo’s V20 series has already been unveiled globally with the V20 launching in October followed by V20 SE earlier this month in India.

Sleek is fast too! #vivoV20Pro #Slimmest5G coming your way to #DelightEveryMoment. Launching on 2nd December. #StayTuned pic.twitter.com/M5JDXGUUQE

— Vivo India (@Vivo_India) November 26, 2020

According to a tweet by the company, the Vivo V20 Pro 5G is set to launch in India on December 2 at 12 noon. The V20 Pro features a Full HD screen, triple cameras on the back and a high-capacity battery that supports fast charging. Earlier reports have also allegedly leaked the price of the upcoming phone as it is expected to retail at Rs 29,990 in India. The phone goes up against the likes of the OnePlus Nord that currently sells starting at Rs 24,999 and is powered by the Snapdragon 765G processor that also powers the V20 Pro.

Moreover, the V20 Pro will be available to purchase from Amazon India as has been revealed through banners on the shopping platform. The phone is also expected to be available to purchase from Vivo India’s official website after the launch.

Vivo V20 Pro specifications

Vivo V20 Pro features a 6.44-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display that uses an AMOLED panel. There is a wide notch upfront that houses the two selfie cameras and the screen is also home to a fingerprint reader.

The phone measures 7.49 millimetres in thickness and weighs 170 grams. The back panel is made from AG Matte Glass that has a matte finish which makes it fingerprint-resistant.

The V20 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It runs on FuntouchOS 11 which is based on Android 10.

Vivo V20 Pro comes with a triple camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 64MP camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP monochrome sensor. On the front, there is a primary 44MP selfie camera and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 105-degree field-of-view.

The V20 Pro is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging out-of-the-box. It is available in three colours-- Sunset Melody, midnight Jazz and Moonlight Sonata colours.

 

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AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT graphics card to cost Rs 64,990 excluding GST in India

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT graphics card price has been revealed in India after the company announced the Radeon RX 6000-series back in October. AMD’s new Radeon RX 6000-series based on the new RDNA2 microarchitecture include the RX 6900 XT, RX 6800 XT and RX 6800 graphics cards. The SEP (suggested e-tailer pricing) of the RX 6800 XT has finally been revealed for India.

According to a post on Instagram, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is priced at Rs 64,990 excluding GST. Additionally, the company states that partner cards based on the reference card will be announced in the coming days. The new RX 6800 XT is not listed on the official AMD store and neither on online shopping websites already selling the RX 6800. However, do note that the price revealed by AMD is of the reference card and there is still no clarity on when the partner cards will arrive in India.

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This announcement comes after the chip-maker revealed the pricing of the RX 6800 GPU last week. The SEP for the Radeon RX 6800 is Rs 45,999 with partner cards from Sapphire getting listed Rs 55,999 and Rs 65,000. However, the RX 6800 is currently out-of-stock online. 

The AMD Radeon RX 6000 series of graphics card are capable of driving twice the performance over the previous generation with features like the Infinity Cache, Smart Access Memory, Microsoft DirectX Raytracing (DXR) and DirectStorage support and more. The RX 6800 XT gets 16GB of GDDR6 memory for 4K gaming and has 72 compute units with a 2015MHz base clock speed and up to 2250MHz boost clock speeds. 

The RDNA2 microarchitecture in the cards allows twice the bandwidth while consuming 10% less power and reportedly has achieved 54% gains in performance over the previous generation. AMD is offering 4K gaming pitting it against NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 3070, 3080 and 3090 series graphics card that was launched back in September.

Some of the features of the RDNA2 cards includes 128MB of L3 Infinity Cache that ensures more frame rates at high resolutions. Then, there’s the support for DirectX 12 Ultimate which brings Microsoft DXR Ray Tracing API, improved variable-rate shading and more. The new cards also support DirectStorage that allows the SSD to move data to the GPU’s VRAM quickly which is why Sony and Microsoft have also adopted this on the new PS5 and Xbox Series X and S.

 

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BIS delaying import of iPhone 12, Xiaomi and Oppo devices from China: Report

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is reportedly delaying import approvals since August and consumer electronics makers are feeling the heat as it is causing several delays in availability. The BIS is a quality control agency set-up by the government of India that generally processes import applications within 15 days. However, as per the new information, application approvals are now taking two months or more.

According to a report by Reuters that cites anonymous sources, BIS started holding up approvals for China-made products from August after a clash on the border. With the delay in import approvals, Apple’s iPhone 12 series faced a set back in making the latest iPhones available in India. 

“When Apple’s new iPhone 12 was caught in the delays, Apple India executives called on BIS to speed its approval up, giving assurances that the company would continue to expand its assembly operations in India,” two sources told Reuters. While Apple has started assembling iPhones in India, the newer iPhone 12 series is imported from China where it is assembled.

Some of the other products that have faced delays in import approvals include smartwatches from Xiaomi and Oppo. Moreover, the BIS website currently lists over 1,000 applications for laptops and other devices as pending which shows the agency’s lacklustre nature when it comes to approving import applications for products originating from China. The report mentions that some of the pending applications have been submitted back in September and still have not been approved.

As the BIS is allegedly causing delays in approvals for products like smartphones and smartwatches, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is “pushing companies” to make these devices in India, according to the report. The import clearance is definitely hurting many technology brands in India as it is leading to delayed availability. 

Since the confrontation, the Indian government has been on a spree of putting a ban on apps that it deems engaged in activities with China. Just past this week, the government put a ban on 43 more mobile apps taking the total number of banned apps in India this year to 220. The government had earlier in June put a ban on 59 mobile apps and on September 2 it issued an order to ban 118 more apps. These banned apps include popular names such as PUBG Mobile, TikTok, AliExpress, UC Browser and more. 

 

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