OnePlus 10 Pro actually debuted in its home market earlier this year at a starting price of RMB 4699 (~₹54,500). Although it’s been a while since then, the phone is reportedly set to land in India soon. Not just ours, soon, the phone will be arriving in other global markets too. This was something the company itself confirmed during the MWC 2022 and now, active tipster on Twitter, Yogesh Brar, has predicted the OnePlus 10 Pro India launch date to fall sometime on March 22 or March 24. He adds that we could expect the teasers about the same to come up soon.
In a recent tweet, Mr. Brar says, “So now we’re done with the Apple, expect OnePlus to roll out teasers for the 10 Pro in the coming days with the launch planned for either 22nd or 24th march. Pricing looks good so far…”
Now when it does arrive, here’s what you can expect from the device:
OnePlus 10 Pro India Specs and Features
OnePlus 10 Pro is likely to come with a 6.7-inch 120Hz 2K LTPO 2 AMOLED with HDR10+, 10-bit colors, 1300 nits of peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
There would be a 32MP selfie camera and the ones at the back would be a 48+8+50MP setup. The hardware aside, these would mark the second iteration of Hasselblad tuning for the cameras.
The broader software treatment is expected to be Oxygen OS 12 based on Android 12. This would be slapped on top of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Being an upstate device, the memory configuration could also go big.
Powering all these would be a 5000 milliamp cell refueled by an 80W wired charger.
Those are the key highlights of the device.
By the way, the OnePlus 10 Pro has already received BIS and Bluetooth SIG certification. All that we are waiting for is the official date confirmation so that we can begin the countdown.
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Xiaomi 12 series which took birth back in December of last year is finally making its way to the global markets. The Xiaomi 12 5G and the Xiaomi12 Pro 5G are globally launching on March 15. And as it’s just days from now, we have come across new press renders, thanks to 91Mobiles, that share how the devices are similar yet with smattering differences in the design. Also, here, let’s revisit the specifications of the two devices’ Chinese edition.
Xiaomi 12 (China) Specs and Features
Xiaomi 12 has got a 6.28-inch AMOLED screen with a FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1100 nits brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ support, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. There is a central punch hole which is home to a 32MP selfie clicker. The back cameras, on the other side, are a 50MP main sensor, a 13MP ultrawide snapper, and a 5MP telephoto macro module.
The processor at work is Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, bolstered by LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The battery size is 4500mAh underpinned by a 67W fast charging.
The paraphernalia also comprise of an in-display fingerprint scanner, Dolby Atmos supported Harmon Kardon speakers, and 5G.
Xiaomi 12 Pro (China) Specs and Features
Xiaomi 12 Pro presents a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 2K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1500 nits brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. It has the same 32MP punch hole selfie camera as the above one.
However, by the back, there is a 50MP+50MP+50MP camera setup.
Similarly, even though the Snapdragon chip and memory types are same as the regular Xiaomi 12, the battery size is a tad bigger at 4600mAh but boasts way faster 120W charging support. The device also brings 5G, under display fingerprint reader, Dolby Atmos backed speakers.
The renders show the 5G branding on the back frame of both phones, which is the smattering design change referred in the beginning. Other than that, it looks identical to the Chinese editions.
Now, to know whether Xiaomi ships the same assortment of specs is something to be seen at the March 15 event. So, set your reminders for that.
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Samsung is stacking up the middle order of its Galaxy smartphone lineup. The company has already unveiled Galaxy A13, A23, M23, and M33 earlier this week. A day later, i.e., yesterday, the Galaxy F23 also got unveiled with relatively more noise. Now, we are seeing the press renders of two more Galaxy-A series phones namely the Samsung Galaxy A73 and the Samsung Galaxy A53. We already knew some details about these devices but the leaked images via 91Mobiles give us a better idea of their design and camera arrangement.
Samsung Galaxy A73 has also got the Bluetooth SIG Certification and got itself listed on the Geekbench website recently. The latter especially reveals some of the details about the device.
Let's see what we know about these two upcoming Galaxy smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy A73 Specs and Features (Expected)
Samsung Galaxy A73 is said to sport a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display. At the back, the phone could have a 108MP+2MP+12MP+8MP quad camera setup.
The device is expected to packs a Snapdragon 778G with Android 12-based One UI software on top. The Geekbench result shows a 778 single-core score and 2913 multi-core score.
As for the rest, it is expected to come with up to 8GB RAM and offer a 5000mAh battery backed by 25W fast charging support.
Meanwhile, here’s the alleged press image of the Galaxy A53 and its rumored specifications.
Samsung Galaxy A53 Specs and Features (Expected)
The Galaxy A53 is likely to ship with the still-unannounced Exynos 1200 processor, a 5000mAh battery with 25W charging support, a 6.52-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED panel and a 64MP+12MP+5MP+5MP quartet.
Now, these are still rumors and speculations. So, we urge you to take them with the proverbial grain of salt.
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GTA 5 and GTA Online are set to release on March 15, and ahead of the launch date, pricing for both titles have been revealed. Gamers can also preload GTA 5 and GTA Online on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X consoles, according to Rockstar Games.
With a starting price of Rs 84,999, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is what we'd call the Goldilocks phone – just right for most consumers trying to decide between the S22 lineup. There is nothing path-breaking that the phone offers seeing that it comes only with an FHD+ screen and 4,500mAh battery, but it does make minor, yet tangible improvements over last year’s model in almost every area.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup has finally launched to much fanfare across the globe. And the device we have for review here is the middle child - the Galaxy S22+. The middle child of every Galaxy S lineup has a tough job, it must do enough to outmatch the base model but not so much that it overshadows the Ultra model. And we think the S22+ succeeds in doing just that. Priced at Rs 84,999, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ comes with some minor yet meaningful upgrades over its predecessor - the S21+ - such as improved cameras, faster charging, and a slimmer build. Nevertheless, questions such as how does the phone perform and is it worth your hard-earned money still need to be answered. And we're about to answer all of that and more in this review.
Samsung Galaxy S22+ Review: Build and design
Compared to last year's S21+, the new Galaxy S22+ has gotten a bit shorter, slightly wider and thinner. Weighing 196g, the phone is also lighter than its predecessor. Unboxing the device isn't much of an experience really, since all you get is a USB Type-C to Type-C cable, a SIM ejector and some documentation. The box is made out of recycled paper and has minimal plastic in the packaging. However, choosing to drop the charging brick, the case, and even the pre-applied protective screen guard means that users will need to buy them separately thereby having to ship 2-3 parcels instead of one, which is counterproductive from an environmental standpoint. The phone ships in three colours in India - Phantom Black, Phantom White and Green.
Samsung is known for its aesthetically designed devices, with an exception of the S20 series. The S22+ is no different and the company makes some minor design refinements opting for the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" strategy. The phone looks very similar to the S21+ and retains the chic Contour Cut design for the camera module that blends into the frame well.
On the front, slim bezels outline the flat display and there's a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. The aluminium frame is still slightly curved, unlike the flat iPhone side frame. The phone is quite slippery and not the most comfortable to hold though. So, it is best to use the device with a case for some added protection. The back has a silky matte texture and is resistant to fingerprints. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protects both the front and back of the device, making it more resistant to drops. You also get IP68 dust and water resistance for protection against environmental elements.
At the bottom, you have the USB-C charging port, the right side houses the volume and power buttons while the top features the SIM tray. The phone houses an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor that is adequately snappy and accurate as well. Overall, the phone isn't too much of a departure or upgrade from the previous-gen model and that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Samsung Galaxy S22+ Review: Display
Like its predecessor, the Galaxy S22+ has a flat, 6.6-inch display Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with FHD+ resolution. The device comes with a variable refresh rate from 48Hz - 120Hz, so it doesn't have an LTPO panel, unlike the top-of-the-line S22 Ultra that offers a 1Hz - 120Hz variable refresh rate.
With a resolution of 1080 x 2340, the S22+ isn't offering anything path-breaking but the display still looks gorgeous with excellent visibility even in harsh sunlight. Samsung claims that the device is capable of reaching 1,750 nits of peak brightness but that is only under very specific circumstances. We measured 860 nits of peak brightness on the S22+ which is plenty bright both indoors and outdoors. The display's colours pop and look punchy. It is a treat to consume content on this phone despite only having an FHD+ resolution. The stereo speakers available also add to the immersiveness.
The device supports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG but is missing Dolby Vision. It also comes with Widevine L1 certification, so you can easily stream high-definition video on streaming services. The automatic variable refresh rate keeps things feeling smooth and this helps with battery life as well.
Samsung Galaxy S22+ Review: Performance
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ packs flagship-grade specs with some improvements over its predecessor – the S21+. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC in India that runs on a 4nm process. It also has an integrated 5G modem. Although the chip is powerful, it only offers a marginal performance bump over last year's Snapdragon 888. The chipset is coupled with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. We got the 128GB internal storage variant for review. Sadly, there's no expandable SD card slot, so what you buy is what you've to work with, period. Needless to say, the specs look pretty beefy on paper, although 8GB RAM could be considered low for a modern-day flagship but the company has included some vRAM action.
Firstly to gauge the performance, we ran our usual slew of benchmarks to see where the S22+ stands. In AnTuTu, the phone beats out the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro but it falls behind the Motorola Edge 30 Pro that houses the same SoC. However, it must be noted that when we ran AnTuTu again immediately after the first test, the scores were considerably lower which can be chalked up to thermal throttling since the phone got pretty hot the first time around. In Geekbench 5, however, it's a completely different story. The iPhone 13 and 13 Pro have a massive lead over the S22+ both in the Single Core and Multi-Core tests. The Moto Edge 30 Pro falls marginally behind in the Single-Core test but takes the lead in the Multi-Core one. PCMarkWork again sees the Samsung S22+ fall behind with both iPhones and the Moto Edge 30 Pro racing ahead.
In GPU benchmarks such as 3D Mark and GFX Bench, the phone was on par or slightly better than the iPhones but the Motorola Edge 30 completely crushed it here, again with the same SoC and GPU. We also ran GameBench to record gameplay metrics. We played titles such as Asphalt 9 Legends and Call of Duty: Mobile without a hitch, for the most part. The phone, however, only gave us 30 fps on Asphalt 9 at 94% stability while the iPhone 13 and Moto Edge 30 Pro both gave us 60 fps with near-perfect stability and the iPhone 13 Pro ran the game at 60fps at 100% stability. We also ran the CPU Throttling Test and found that the phone throttled to 84% of its performance after 15 minutes and to 77% after half an hour. Speaking of throttling, take these benchmark numbers with a grain of salt since it has come to light that Samsung has been throttling the performance of the S22 lineup in thousands of commonly used apps except benchmarking apps such as AnTuTu, Geekbench and others. Samsung issued a statement regarding this issue and said they will be issuing an off-switch of sorts for their Game Optimizing Service that seems to be at the heart of this issue.
Regardless of the benchmark scores and throttling issues, the general day-to-day performance of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is impressive. There are generally no lags or stutters in the animations and multitasking is a breeze even with only 8GB RAM. However, within the camera app, switching between lenses isn't very smooth with some jitters encountered. Apple iPhones have nailed this aspect of their phones and we hope Android phones can match up in the future, but that's not the case now. The phone also becomes somewhat toasty during gameplay sessions or when shooting videos. The cooling system in this phone isn't as robust as the S22 Ultra and overall, the phone does tend to run a little hotter than what's ideal. Nevertheless, for most users, the phone provides excellent performance rivalled by only a few others on the market, especially due to the clean software
Speaking of the software, the S22+ ships with Android 12 out of the box with Samsung's One UI 4.1 on top. One UI 4.1 is a minor upgrade over 4.0 with some new features. The UI is clean, looks fresh and remains one of our favourite Android skins to date. There are some pre-installed apps on the phone including Samsung's suite of apps, some Google apps and Netflix. The company has also promised a whopping 4 years of Android OS upgrades, all the way to Android 16, and 5 years of security updates.
Samsung Galaxy S22+ Review: Camera
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a true upgrade over its predecessor when it comes to cameras. Samsung has improved the cameras across the board – especially the wide-angle and telephoto lenses. The telephoto lens now offers true 3x optical zoom instead of the 3x hybrid zoom that was present on the S21+ resulting in more detailed zoomed pictures. The phone features a triple rear camera stack with a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and a 12MP ultrawide shooter. The main sensor is larger this year, so it can let in more light than last year's model.
The primary sensor is capable of bright, detailed photos in daylight with punchy, saturated colours that Samsung phones are known for. The images aren't as saturated as the S20 and S21 lineup though, and they're closer to what you see in real life than those models were. The camera has excellent dynamic range with it being able to bring out the details in the highlights and shadows even in tricky lighting conditions. Low light images come out good, there's some loss in sharpness but the noise levels are pretty low. With night mode active, the images get a boost in detail and even in severely underlit conditions you can get a perfectly usable shot, provided you keep your hands steady. The camera outputs 12MP binned shots but you have an option to switch to full 50MP resolution as well. Check out the gallery below to see some camera samples.
The ultrawide lens produces sharp shots with pleasing colours with some barrelling. The dynamic range is pretty good too, but not as proficient as on the main sensor. Low light wide-angle lens shots aren't as detailed and have some noise as well. As for the zoom lens, the proper 3x telephoto zoom provides noticeably sharper images than the S21+ did and you even get some usable 10x zoom shots. Anything beyond that isn't really usable. Portrait shots come out really well with good borders. Occasionally, the shots will blur out a stray strand of hair but the overall quality of portrait shots have definitely shot up in comparison to the previous-gen models.
As for video, the phone can shoot at 8K at 24 fps but we still feel that it is not well-implemented and gimmicky. The other modes, however, such as UHD and FHD output smooth, detailed videos with good colours. They're certainly not as proficient as iPhone videos, but the quality is no longer unpalatable as was the case only two generations ago with the S20 lineup. The Super Steady mode video is excellent for when you're shooting on the go and makes a huge difference.
Moving on to selfies, the phone features a 10MP shooter that captures detailed selfies with good colour. The skin tone of subjects also looks very close to real life, which is a plus. Night-time selfies, however, are softer with some noise.
Samsung Galaxy S22+ Review: Battery life
It's safe to say, we were pretty surprised when we found out that the S22+ features a 4,500mAh battery which is smaller than the 4,800mAh cell on the S21+. It is the only real downgrade in terms of features in comparison to its predecessor. However, due to battery efficiency improvements of the new internals, the S22+ does do slightly better than the S21+ in terms of battery life. During our testing, the phone lasted a day and a half on one charge and the day consisted of heavy benchmarking, shooting photos and videos and playing intensive games, so it is pretty impressive. If you're not a power user, you're easily looking at a 2-day battery life and approximately 8 hours of screen-on time.
Here are some numbers for reference. Half an hour of streaming Netflix dropped the battery level by 4 per cent and 15 minutes of COD Mobile dropped it by 4 per cent as well. In our video loop test, the phone lasted over 14 hours which is pretty impressive. In comparison, last year's S21 Ultra managed to last 796 hours in the same test.
As for charging, the device supports 45W fast wired charging but you do not get a charging adapter in the box, just a charging cable. We tested the phone with a 25W Samsung fast charger we had lying around and the phone went from 0-100 per cent in just 54 minutes. The phone also supports 15W fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.
Samsung Galaxy S22+ Review: Verdict
With a starting price of Rs 84,999, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is what we'd call the Goldilocks phone – just right for most consumers trying to decide between the S22 lineup. There is nothing path-breaking that the phone offers seeing that it comes only with an FHD+ screen and 4,500mAh battery, but it does make minor, yet tangible improvements over last year’s model in almost every area. There are some things that just come effortlessly to Samsung including an excellent display and a solid build, and the S22+ is no different. The camera system is also improved in comparison to the predecessor as well and the battery life, while not the best at the price point, is reliable for most users.
But, some performance issues such as heating and slight hiccups in the transitions in the camera app deter us from recommending this phone over the iPhone 13 – which seems like a more refined package. However, choose the iPhone 13 and you will miss out on a telephoto lens, which is pretty fantastic on the S22+. Overall, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend this phone to any Android lover, especially one who is already comfortable with Samsung’s ever-improving UI. And, 4 years of guaranteed Android OS updates is another jewel in this phone's crown.
Redmi India has unveiled three new products today including two phones from the Redmi Note 11 lineup and a watch. The smartwatch is named Redmi Watch 2 Lite GPS and it comes with a 1.55-inch HD TFT LCD screen with 320x360 pixel resolution, over 100 watch faces, 110 workout activities including 17 pro sports modes. As for smartphones, there is the Redmi Note 11 Pro with MediaTek Helio G96 processor and the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G with Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor. They also pack goodies like a 120Hz AMOLED display, 108MP rear camera setup, and high-speed 67W charging support.
We shall get into more details, but before that, here are the pricing and booking details.
Redmi Note 11 Pro series, Redmi Watch 2 Lite GPS Price and Availability Redmi Note 11 Pro starts at ₹17,999 for the 6+128GB variant and ₹19,999 for the 8+128GB model. Mind you these are introductory prices and the actual pricing will be revealed later on. Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G will run you ₹20,999 for the 6+128GB variant, ₹22,999 for the 8+128GB model, and ₹24,999 for the 8+256GB unit. Additionally, there is HDFC bank card discount worth ₹1000 on top of these prices. Lastly, Redmi Watch 2 Lite GPS costs ₹4,999 and will be available from March 15 through Amazon and Mi stores.
Now on to the product specifications.
Redmi Note 11 Pro Series Specs and Features
Starting with the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, you are getting a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, 1200 nits of brightness, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. There is a punch hole cutout within which you get a 16MP selfie shooter.
At the back, there is a 108MP HM2 primary camera, followed by an 8MP ultrawide snapper, and a 2MP macro.
The biometric solution is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Unlock the device and you will be welcomed by MIUI 13 based on Android 11. The underlying processor is Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 which is coupled with up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM (plus 3GB VRAM) and 256GB UFS 2.2 storage.
You get expandable storage up to 1TB via a dedicated slot. The accompanying two slots are for the device’s dual VoLTE SIMs. On the other side, there are the volume rockers and power key.
Beneath there is a USB-C port for data transfer and connecting the 67W charger (which comes in the box). This fills a 5000mAh battery.
Now being a 5G capable phone, it comes with support for N1, N3, N5, N8, N28, N40, N41, and N78 bands.
Then there is the — Redmi Note 11 Pro which comes propelled by a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset, along with up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM (with 3GB VRAM) and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage.
Redmi Watch 2 Lite GPS Specs and Features
Redmi Watch 2 Lite GPS has got a 1.55-inch square-shaped HD TFT display with 320 x 360 pixel resolution. The case comes in Blue, Black, and Ivory colors and the strap options are Brown, Olive, and Pink colors.
You can customize the screen background with more than 100 watch faces.
Inside, it is featuring health and fitness trackers like 24-hour heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen, sleep health, stress levels, and female mensural cycle. There are also 110 workout modes including 17 professional ones. notification sync with the phone, and 5ATM water resistance.
The claimed battery life from its 262mAh cell is up to 10 days with typical use, 5 days with hardcore usage, and 14 hours if the GPS mode is always on.
That’s all about the Redmi devices launched today.
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Just a week or so after its global debut at MWC 2022, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 is slated to launch in India soon. The brand has snagged a microsite on Amazon wherein it is teasing some key details of the device. This includes its 2-in-1 convertible design, S Pen support, Intel Evo rating, Intel’s 12th gen processors, LPDDR5 RAM, FHD camera, Dolby Audio support, WiFi 6E connectivity, and AMOLED screen, among other things.
Let’s check out what these other things are based on the specifications of the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360’s global variant.
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 Specs and Features
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 is outfitted with a super AMOLED display that can be picked in 13.3 inch and 15.6 inch screen sizes. The aspect ratio is still 16:9. But, there is support for HDR with up to 500 nits of peak brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 120% of DCI-P3 color support, and S Pen input compatibility. On top there is a 1080P webcam.
The visuals are complemented by 4W dual speakers on the 13.3-inch variant and 5W on the 15.6-inch model. These are calibrated by AKG and offers Dolby Atmos surround sound.
Samsung has packed the laptop with 1x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-C, a 3.5mm jack, a microSD card slot, dual-band WiFi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.1.
A 63WHr battery drives the 13.3-inch Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 while the larger screen model has a slightly bigger 68WHr cell. They are stated to run up to 21 hours between charges and the bundled adapter is a 65W power brick.
These are the details of the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360. Although the actual launch date is not mentioned in the teaser, we can expect the brand to reveal the same before long. Also, alongside this laptop, we may get to see the launch of the Galaxy Book2 Pro. Let’s wait and watch.
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