Realme X7 Pro key specifications leak ahead of launch on September 1

Realme X7 Pro along with Realme X7 was earlier confirmed to launch on September 1 and now key specifications of the X7 Pro have leaked online. Realme X7 series aims to refresh the company’s X-series lineup and has been confirmed to pack in a 120Hz high-refresh-rate display.

At first, noted leakster Digital Chat Station posted some details about the phone on Weibo after which the Realme X7 Pro was spotted in a TENAA listing. As per the details revealed by Digital Chat Station, we’re looking at a 6.55-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen on the X7 Pro with 64MP quad cameras on the back and 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging support. 

The TENAA listing also gives us our first look at the Realme X7 Pro and confirms some previously speculated features. Let’s take a look at the leaked specifications of the X7 Pro.

Realme X7 Pro leaked specifications

Realme X7 Pro is rumoured to feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution and 120Hz high refresh rate. The display has a single punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera which gives it a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen is also home to an in-display fingerprint reader.

The X7 Pro is expected to be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset with an octa-core CPU clocked at upto 2.6GHz and Mali-G77 GPU. This is paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB storage options to choose from. The phone runs on Realme UI out-of-the-box which is based on Android 10.

Realme X7 Pro comes with a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 64MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 119-degree field-of-view, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The rear cameras can record in 4K at 30FPS and 1080p at upto 60FPS. There’s a 32MP camera on the front for selfies.

Realme X7 Pro is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging out-of-the-box.

 

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Xiaomi Redmi 9 confirmed to launch on August 27 in India: Specifications and expected pricing

Xiaomi Redmi 9 will launch on August 27 in India, the company has confirmed after teasing the phone for a while now. The Redmi 9 Prime was launched earlier this month and is a rebranded version of the Redmi 9 global variant. As such, the Redmi 9 is expected to be a rebranded version of the Redmi 9C for India.

A dedicated page on Xiaomi’s website indicates that the Redmi 9 for India will come with more RAM and Storage, Hyper Engine Game Technology, display with waterdrop notch, AI dual cameras and a high-capacity battery. The phone will also run on MIUI 12 out-of-the-box.

These features are in line with the Redmi 9C that was launched alongside the Redmi 9A and Redmi 9 in mid-July. Let’s take a look at the Redmi 9C specifications and expected pricing.

Xiaomi Redmi 9C specifications

Xiaomi Redmi 9C comes with a 6.53-inch screen with HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution and a waterdrop notch cutout on the front which gives it a 20:9 aspect ratio.

The phone is powered by MediaTek Helio G35 chipset with an octa-core CPU and PowerVR GE8320 graphics. This is paired with upto 3GB RAM and 64GB storage with an option to increase the storage by upto 512GB with microSD card. It runs on the latest MIUI 12 which is based on Android 10.

The phone comes with a triple camera array that consists of a primary 13MP camera with f/1.8 aperture, a 5MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. There’s a 5MP selfie camera on the front housed within the waterdrop notch cutout. 

The Redmi 9C comes with a rear fingerprint sensor and is fitted with a 5,000mAh battery but doesn’t support fast charging.

Redmi 9C is priced starting at EUR 119 for the base variant with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage and EUR 139 for the 3GB RAM variant with 64GB storage. This indicates a starting price of around Rs 10,000, but we expect the phone to be priced at a much affordable price point considering the Redmi 9 Prime starts at Rs 9,999 in India.

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Airtel expands 1 year free Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription to more prepaid plans

Airtel had earlier announced a strategic partnership with Hotstar to offer free access to content streaming on the platform to Airtel users on its app, for both prepaid and postpaid users. Now, Airtel has extended the offer to four more prepaid plans. Anyone recharging using these four prepaid plans will get one year of free Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription.

Previously, the offer was only available to users recharging with the Rs 401 prepaid plan, and now nearly four months later, the offer is now extended to users subscribing to the Rs 448, Rs 499, Rs 599 and Rs 2,698 prepaid plans. The previous offer on the Rs 401 plan also stands.

What does Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription offer

Using the offer, users will get the Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription for a year that gives access to seven multiplex movies, exclusive Hotstar originals, and Disney+ shows, movies and kids content. Live sports access is also bundled in the offer. Hotstar charges Rs 399 a year for the plan, but Airtel users recharging to the five mentioned prepaid plans will get it for free.  

Benefits from Rs 448, Rs 499, Rs 599, Rs 2698 prepaid plans

Along with the free 1-year subscription to Disney+ Hotstar, the Rs 448 recharge plan offers unlimited local, STD and roaming voice calls, 100 SMS messages per day, and 3GB of 4G data for 28 days. The Rs 499 plan also offers the same benefits but is meant to be used as a first-time recharge plan, and is only available to new Airtel prepaid users.

With the Rs 599 plan, you get 2GB of high speed data along with the usual voice calls and 100 SMS messages for 56 days validity. Lastly, the Rs 2,698 plan offers 2GB 4G data per day for 365 days alongside unlimited calls and 100 messages per day.

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Nokia launches Android TV based media streaming device in India to take on the Mi TV Stick and Amazon Fire TV Stick

While most TVs available today may bring with them a host of smart capabilities, people are still using a TV that’s 3 to 5 years old and those TVs may not be so smart. To bridge the smart capabilities' gap, a user would have to purchase a device like the Mi TV Stick or a Fire TV Stick. Today we have with us a new entry in the smart streaming space - the Nokia Media Streamer. The Nokia media streamer can stream content in 1080p at 60Hz and unlike the Mi TV Stick or the Fire TV Stick, it has a slightly larger form factor, more in line with the Mi Box 4K (review). 

"We are excited that Flipkart, the leading e-commerce company in the country, is bringing cutting-edge home entertainment to consumers in India with the Nokia Media Streamer, strengthening our strategic relationship. The Nokia Media Streamer is the perfect complement to Flipkart’s range of Nokia Smart TVs, offering Indian consumers a premium viewing experience to enjoy their favourite movies and TV shows,” said Mr Vipul Mehrotra, Vice President, Nokia Brand Partnerships.

Nokia Media Streamer specifications and features

Kicking things off with the design, the Nokia Media Streamer looks a lot like the Mi Box 4K. It has a compact square form factor. It can connect to the TV via HDMI and has an output of 1080p at 60Hz. It is accompanied by a compact remote control which houses dedicated hotkeys for Netflix and Zee5. It also comes with a dedicated button to bring up the Google Assistant. 

The Nokia Media Streamer has a quad-core CPU, Mali 450 GPU and 1GB RAM along with 8GB storage for your apps. Since the device runs on the Android TV platform, you have access to the Google Play Store to download apps and also access to the Google Assistant. The device supports both 2.4 and 5GB Wi-Fi. 

Nokia Media Streamer Price and availability

The Nokia Media Streamer is priced at Rs 3499 and will be available on Flipkart from August 28. 

Because of the global pandemic this year, a lot of people have been staying at home and consuming content on their TVs to stay entertained. According to the press release shared by Flipkart, “As per DataLabs’ India’s OTT Market Landscape Report, the OTT user base in India has seen a rise of nearly 96 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic and the average time spent on viewing OTT content has increased by 30-60% since early March. Discerning consumers are seeking premium-quality content and smart solutions for their streaming needs, leading to further growth of this segment”.

This means a lot of people are looking to purchase a new TV or add smart capabilities to their existing ones. If you are looking for a 4K streaming device you can check out our comparison between the Fire TV Stick 4K and the Mi Box 4K here. You can also check out our list of the best TVs money can buy here.

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Nokia 34 key specifications leak online ahead of its official launch

Nokia 3.4 has leaked online ahead of its official launch that’s expected to be sometime in September. The Nokia 3.4 is a budget offering by the HMD Global-backed company and is likely to launch alongside other Nokia phones in its 2020 lineup. Nokia 5.3 is the next phone from the company that will launch in India soon as has been teased recently.

According to a report, Nokia 3.4 was spotted in a Geekbench listing that gave away some of its key specifications ahead of the official launch. The Nokia 3.4 could be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 processor with Adreno 610 GPU. It could be announced in multiple storage variants by the listing notes that it comes with 3GB RAM and runs on stock Android 10 out-of-the-box.

The Nokia 3.4 is expected to launch alongside the Nokia 2.4 which is another entry-level smartphone from the house of Nokia. We should know more about Nokia 3.4 as we near the launch date. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at Nokia’s upcoming phone in India, the Nokia 5.3.

Nokia 5.3 specifications

Nokia 5.3 features a 6.55-inch HD+ (1600 x 700 pixels) resolution display with a waterdrop notch cutout on the front that gives it a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen is topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass 3 for added protection against regular wear and tear. It measures 8.5 millimetres in thickness and weighs 185 grams.

The Nokia 5.3 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 with an octa-core processor and Adreno 610 GPU. This is paired with 3GB/4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB storage with an option to further expand it by using microSD card. It runs on stock Android 10 out-of-the-box.

The phone comes with a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 13MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The rear cameras can record in upto 4K UHD at 30FPS. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera housed within the notch cutout.

There’s a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel and the Nokia 5.3 is fitted with a 4,000mAh battery with regular 10W charging speed.

 

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iPhone with Fortnite pre-installed is selling for more than Rs 5 lakh online

If you’ve been avoiding tech news for the past couple of days then here’s a refresher - you can no longer play Fortnite on your iOS or Android device. Why? Well, Fortnite, the popular battle royale title, has been delisted from Google Play Store and Apple App Store following a violation of the in-app payment policies of both the app stores. You can read more about it here. 

However, because of the ban on Fortnite, iPhones with the game pre-installed are selling for a ridiculous amount online. See, if you don't have the game installed on your device, you can't download it. But if it is installed, you can still play it on your smartphone. Because of this iPhone with Fortnite pre-installed have been making the rounds on eBay for exorbitant amounts. 

The bid for an iPhone 11 with Fortnite pre-installed started at $950 (Rs 71,000 approx. directly converted) and is selling for about $3000 (Rs 2,25,000 approx. directly converted). Devices as old as an iPhone 7 with the game pre-installed are selling for about $1000 (Approx Rs 80,000 directly converted). 

In case you are wondering what world we live in… at #eBay, they're selling an #iPhone with #Fortnite installed for a cheap 10k US$.  pic.twitter.com/BDTuyiiv9i

— e-sushi (@originalesushi) August 18, 2020

We have also seen a listing for an iPhone XR (64GB) with Fortnite pre-installed selling for $7000 (Rs 5,24,000 approx directly converted). A 256GB iPhone XR is selling for a whopping $10,000 which is about 7,50,000 approx directly converted). 

Even though Fortnite is playable on home consoles like the PS4 and Xbox One along with the PC, it is the fact that it is no longer available that is probably making it such an enticing offer for people. We wonder what will happen to these listings once the ban is lifted?

This isn’t the first time we have seen popular electronic devices sell for a premium price because of some change in policy or removal of an app or game. When the demo of P.T. was removed from the PlayStation store, we saw PS4 consoles with the game pre-installed sells for a premium on eBay. When gaming consoles like the PS3 and PS4 launched and were in short supply, they sold for a premium on eBay. 

What is interesting is to see how many of these iPhones will sell at the premium they are asking for simply to run a game you can easily play on other platforms.

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Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G could launch on September 30: Report

Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G could officially launch on September 30, according to a new leak. Google launched the Pixel 4a earlier this month at a starting price of $349 in 12 countries. In India, Google is expected to launch the Pixel 4a sometime in October which is when the Indian pricing will be revealed. The Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G, however, won’t be making it to the Indian shores as has been confirmed by the Mountain View giant.

As per a new leak by Jon Prosser who has been pretty spot-on when it comes to launch and availability dates of upcoming products, the Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G could become official on September 30. Prosser has claimed that the Pixel 5 will be offered in two colours, black and green and will be launched alongside the Pixel 4a 5G in black colour on September 30. There’s a Pixel 4a 5G in white colour as well, but it will be available sometime in October.

The Pixel 5 and 4a 5G have been leaked previously and are likely to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processors. Google has already revealed that the Pixel 4a 5G will start at $499 in the US and the Pixel 5 is rumoured to retail starting at $699. The Pixel 4a 5G is expected to feature a 5.81-inch display which is the same as the Pixel 4a, while the Pixel 5 is expected to come with a larger 6.67-inch screen that offers QHD+ (3300 x 1440 pixels) resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate.

Google has also confirmed that the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a will be making their way to 9 countries in the first wave that includes the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Japan, Taiwan and Australia.

Google Pixel 4a specifications

The Pixel 4a measures 8.2 millimetres in thickness and is fairly lightweight, weighing 143 grams, due to the polycarbonate built. It features a 5.8-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) resolution display that uses an OLED panel. The screen has a punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner for housing the selfie camera and has minimal bezels on the sides. This gives it a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Additionally, the display is HDR+ certified which should enhance the video-viewing experience on the phone.

Pixel 4a is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G with an octa-core CPU clocked at upto 2.2GHz and Adreno 618 GPU. This is paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. It doesn’t come with the Soli radar chip or Pixel Neural Core but does come with the Titan M security chip which helps in keeping your data safe along with assured updates for three years.

Google Pixel 4a comes with a single 12MP camera which uses the same Sony IMX363 sensor as the Pixel 4 with support for OIS and EIS. The phone’s rear camera is capable of recording in 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 30/60/120fps and 720p at up to 240fps while the selfie camera can shoot Full HD videos at 30fps. The front camera on the phone is the same as the Pixel 3a with an 8MP camera with an 84-degree field-of-view.

The Pixel 4a is equipped with a 3,140mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

 

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