Realme Pad X is going to be the new tablet from the Chinese brand. The X variant is likely the most powerful Realme tablet to date, at least that’s what its rumoured specifications hint at. The Pad X is expected to be armed with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor, up to 6 gigs of RAM, up to 128gigs of storage, a massive 8360mAh battery, and a large 11-inch panel with 120Hz refresh rate and QHD+ resolution.
The marketing materials for the device are already out on the internet
Realme Pad X Specs and Features
Realme Pad’s X-factor could be the underlying power-house of a chip and cell combination. These could be a Snapdragon 870 chip and an 8360mAh battery. The internal space could be occupied by 4/6GB RAM, and 64/128GB of storage.
The front of the phone seems to have typical bezel breadth and the front camera could find a place in one of those black bands. The screen size could stretch 11-inches diagonally and sport QHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.
The camera details are not available yet. The rest of the device could include Dolby Atmos-rated quad speakers, and fast charging support as well. With all these, the device is said to have just a 7.1mm thickness.
Since we are just a few days away from its debut, we will know the details pretty soon.
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Infinix has released a new budget phone in the sub-10K price bracket called the Hot 12 Play. The phone had debuted in other markets including our neighboring markets earlier this month. Now that, it has been unveiled in our country, let’s have a look at all that’s offered for the asking price. For starters, it has got a Unisoc T610 chip, Android 11 OS, 4+64GB memory configuration, a 6000mAh cell, and a 90Hz HD+ screen.
Infinix Hot 12 Play Specs and Features
Infinix Hot 12 Play’s front is a 6.82-inch IPS TFT touchscreen with 720x1612 pixels resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. There’s a punch-hole cutout housing an 8MP selfie camera with dual flash.
The back of the phone is home to a 13MP primary shooter and a 2MP supporter.
The Hot 12 Play ships with Android 11-based XOS software. The performance is taken care of by a Unisoc T610 processor, 4GB of RAM (with support for an additional 3GB VRAM), and 64GB of onboard storage. A 6000mAh battery keeps the phone alive and is aided by a 10W charger.
Among other things, you also get a USB-C port, up to 512GB memory card with a dedicated slot, a rear-mounted fingerprint reader, a 3.5mm headphone jack, WiFi ac, and Bluetooth.
Infinix Hot 12 Play Price and Availability
Infinix has priced the Hot 12 Play in India at ₹8,499. You can purchase the phone through Flipkart from May 30. You can also avail of a 5% cashback using an Axis Bank card as well as an EMI option of ₹295 a month. The available color options are Racing Black, Horizon Blue, and Racing Black.
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AMD always has a bevvy of exciting announcements at COMPUTEX and this year is no different. AMD announced the new AMD Ryzen 7000 series desktop processors based on their upcoming ‘Zen 4’ microarchitecture and will be built on an optimised 5 nm process node from TSMC. The new desktop processors will also bring the AM5 socket to the fore along with the new 600-series chipset based motherboards. Other announcements included new notebook designs, Ryzen “Mendocino” and the implementation of Microsoft’s DirectStorage API. AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors will be formally launched in Fall 2022 which is late Q3-to-Q4.
AMD Ryzen 7000 Series desktop processors
The AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs will feature AMD’s new “Zen 4” microarchitecture which promises more than 15 per cent uplift in Single-Threaded performance. This was calculated by comparing the Cinebench R23 scores of an AMD Ryzen 5950X (16-Core) combined with a dual-channel DDR4-3600CL16 memory configuration against an AMD Ryzen 7000 series (16-Core) which was combined with quad-channel 2x16 GB DDR5-6000CL30 memory configuration.
L2 Cache has doubled per core and is now at 1 MB compared to Zen 3. Peak clock speeds will also cross 5 GHz and the processors will now feature an expanded instruction set aimed at providing AI acceleration. The AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors will continue to rely on the chiplet design with the desktop processors featuring up to 2x chiplets or CCDs (Core Complex Dies). The actual core counts within the CCDs were not revealed. The majority of the new changes are focused on the I/O die which is now based on a 6 nm process node and will feature AMD RDNA 2 Integrated Graphics making every AMD Ryzen 7000 series processor capable of providing a display signal without the need for a discrete graphics card. Also new are DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0 controllers within the I/O dies.
It’s very likely that the expanded instruction set offering AI Acceleration within the new AMD Ryzen 7000 processors is because of the integrated RDNA 2 graphics. Also, this casts doubts on the need for AMD desktop processors with a ‘G-suffix’ at the end which was meant to distinguish processors with integrated graphics. Lastly, some of the low-power states and low-power management features introduced with the Ryzen 6000 mobile processors will be making their way into the I/O die of ‘Zen 4’ processors.
AMD AM5 Socket (1718 pin LGA)
AMD is finally ditching the pins and moving from PGA to LGA with the new AMD AM5 socket. Also, if it wasn’t obvious enough, there’s no way that older AM4 processors can be installed on the new AM5 socket. AM4 socket had 1331 pins and with AM5, that’s going up to 1718 giving AMD a lot more signal, power and ground pins to play around with. However, AMD has stated that the cooler dimensions will not change with the introduction of AM5. So CPU coolers that were compatible with the AM4 socket will also be compatible with the AM5 socket. However, the native power support for processors on the AM5 socket has been upped to 170W so you will have to cross-check if your existing CPU cooler can dissipate the heat generated by the new AM5 processors.
The new socket will be accompanied by the new X670 Extreme, X670 and B650 chipsets for enabling a wide assortment of motherboard designs. The top of the line chipset will enable 24 PCIe lanes for storage and graphics, feature up to 14 SuperSpeed USB Ports going up to 20 Gbps, support up to 4 HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2 ports, and feature Wi-Fi 6E along with Bluetooth Low Energy 5.2.
The X670 Extreme or X670E chipset will feature two PCIe Gen 5.0 x16 slots for graphics cards and one PCIe Gen 5.0 M.2 slot for storage devices. The X670 chipset will feature a similar set of x16 slots but PCIe 5.0 will be an option for the graphics cards but there will be one PCIe Gen 5.0 M.2 slot for storage. The B650 chipset is also the same but there is no option of PCIe Gen 5.0 for the graphics cards. Across the entire stack, you will get one PCIe Gen 5.0 storage option. It’s quite a confusing segmentation of features. Hopefully, the lines between the three will become clearer towards launch.
PCIe Gen 5.0 M.2 NVMe Storage
There are no PCIe Gen 5.0 NVMe storage devices in the market since the drives are still under development but AMD did reveal that certain controllers such as those made by PHISON have already managed to get more than 60 per cent faster sequential read speeds on AMD AM5 platforms. Considering that current-gen PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs can hit 7000 MB/s easily, this would mean that PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs might hit 11200 MB/s. Combining such ridiculous speeds with the newly released storage API from Microsoft could result in some interesting developments.
Speaking of interesting developments, Microsoft had recently released the production version of the DirectStorage API which is geared to making the most of the new generation of fast NVMe SSDs. Video games have been shipping with heavy texture files which enable game developers to build massive virtual worlds with life-like graphics. However, these heavy texture files also need a lot of bandwidth to be copied from the storage device to the graphics cards. Older storage mediums had low bandwidth and the controllers could only handle fewer I/O requests. That’s not the case with current-gen NVMe SSDs. So game developers started optimising the way data is fetched from the storage medium by breaking them down into smaller pieces and requesting them only when needed. This leads to a lot more I/O requests. However, current-gen storage APIs are still not optimised to handle such high levels of I/O requests. That’s where Microsoft’s DirectStorage API comes into the picture. Microsoft is bringing DirectStorage API to Windows 11 but it requires that the storage device, as well as the overall platform, is compatible. AMD SmartAccess Storage is AMD’s way of ensuring that.
If you build a system with an AMD Ryzen processor, Radeon GPU and a fast NVMe storage device, then you can use SmartAccess Storage to reduce level load times in video games and have surface textures load way faster with reduced latency and also by reducing the workload on the processor.
AMD Ryzen 7000 series processor launch date
AMD has stated Fall 2022 as the launch window for the AMD Ryzen 7000 series desktop processors. This puts the launch date anywhere between September 23, 2022, to December 21, 2022. Details regarding the pricing, actual core counts, etc will be revealed closed to launch.
The Vivo T2's launch in China has been pushed from May 23, 2022, to June 6, 2022. The phone will go on sale the same day. The brand announced the same from its official handle on the Chinese microblogging website, Weibo. Although the reason hasn’t been revealed, it could be because of the rising Covid cases in the country. The company has just cited "force majeure" or unforeseeable circumstances as the cause for rescheduling.
The Vivo T2 launch in China has been pushed from May 23, 2022, to June 6, 2022. The phone will go on sale the same day. The brand announced the same from its official handle on the Chinese microblogging website, Weibo. Although the reason hasn’t been revealed, it could be because of rising Covid cases in the country.
Nonetheless when the phone debuts, here’s what you can expect it to feature.
Vivo T2 Specs and Features (Expected)
Vivo T2 comes with a 6.62-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. FHD+ resolution, and a punch-hole cutout for a selfie snapper. The sensor within is likely a 16MP sensor.
Behind the phone, there could be a primary 64MP shooter, a 12MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP portrait lens.
Under the hood, the T2 could house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, 8/12GB RAM, 128/256GB storage, and a 4700mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. The software on top could be Android 12-based OriginOS.
That’s about all we know about the upcoming Vivo smartphone. Stay tuned to receive more updates about the device.
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MediaTek has introduced the Dimensity 1050 processor as its first chip to support mmWave 5G. That makes it also the first MediaTek chipset to feature both sub-6GHz and mmWave frequency. It is manufactured on a TSMC 6nm class node. The silicon die consists of a 2+6 core structure with a max clock speed of 2.5GHz. Rest, it also features Arm’s Mali-G710 graphics and
The company’s proprietary HyperEngine 5.0 for an enhanced GPU-display integration.
Alongside the Dimensity 1050, the Taiwanese chipmaker has also released the Dimensity 930 and Helio G99 chipsets. Let’s see what all the three chips have to offer.
MediaTek Dimensity 1050 Specs and Features
MediaTek has equipped the Dimensity 1050 with 2x Arm Cortex-A78 performance cores@ 2.5GHz and 6x Arm Cortex-A55 efficiency cores. The clock speed of the latter hasn’t been revealed.
The octa-core processor is made on a TSMC 6nm architecture. However, the real standout aspect of the new chip is its compatibility with both mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G radio bands. The company has apparently either got or working to get certifications to sell in markets like the US and Japan. It is expected to arrive within phones between July and September months of this year.
The processor also comes with support for up to FHD+ @ 144Hz display, up to 2x LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, Imagiq 760 ISP, up to 108MP primary camera, dual HDR videography, and 4CC/3CC carrier aggregation.
MediaTek Dimensity 930, Helio G99 Specs and Features
Next up, we have the Dimensity 930 that’s an upgrade over Dimensity 810. It comes with 2x Cortex A78@ 2.2GHz plus 6x Cortex A55@ 2.0GHz. It also sports Imagination GPU, 2CC carrier aggregation, 120Hz Full HD+ displays, and HDR10+ video with MiraVision HDR support, HyperEngine 3.0 Lite for a low latency gaming experience.
Finally, there’s the Helio G99 will be coming inside phones in Q2, 2022 with “more than 30 percent power savings for gaming compared to the Helio G96”.
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Amazfit has released a new GTR 2 variant in India that shares the same assortment of specs as the original. The newness is in terms of the strap choices and this one comes in just the aluminum body. The other one was available in both stainless steel and aluminum. The rest of the repertoire consists of a round AMOLED screen, 90+ activity modes, 3 gigs of storage, up to 11 days of battery runtime, 5ATM water resistance, and a Bluetooth calling facility.
Amazfit GTR 2 (2022) Specs and Features
Amazfit GTR 2 (2022) wields a 1.39-inch AMOLED touchscreen with 454x454 resolution, 326 PPI, tempered glass protection, and smudge-free properties.
The display is housed in an aluminum case and attached to it is a silicone/leather band with a quick-release mechanism. You can pick the watch in Lightning Grey or Thunder Black colors.
The weight of the watch is 32 grams and inside, the watch carries goodies like 90+ sports activity modes, Bluetooth calling, 50 watch face options, always-on display, wear detection, 5ATM water resistance, and trackers for heart rate, SpO2, sleep quality, stress levels, and PAI health assessment. You also get 3GB of storage for saving music and the playback control of the same can be done on the watch itself.
Amazfit GTR 2 (2022) India Price and Availability
Although Huami has priced the Amazfit GTR 2 (new version) for ₹11,999, you can grab it for ₹10,999 on the first day of launch, i.e., May 23, 2022. It is available on Flipkart and the official Amazfit website.
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Sony Bravia X80K is the new LCD TV from the brand in India that will be available in 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch. At present, only the 55-inch model is retailing in the country. Coming from the Bravia 8-series of LED TVs, the X80K sports a 4K Ultra HD display with HDR, Dolby Vision, 20W speakers, HDMI 2.1 goodness, and Google TV software. Let’s get going with the cost of and where to buy the Bravia X80K in India.
Sony Bravia X80K Price and Availability
Sony has made the 55-inch sized X80K for ₹94,990. But on the Sony India website, this KD-55X80K TV model is listed for ₹1,29,900 (after taxes). You can purchase it via Sony Centers, e-commerce websites, and leading electronic stores across the country.
Sony Bravia X80K Specs and Features
The front of the TV is a 4K LCD panel with Direct LED backlighting. There is no local dimming. It’s a 60Hz display. The picture output is benefitted from HDR formats like Dolby Vision and HLG. Sony backs the TV with its proprietary technologies like X1 4K HDR processor, Triluminous Pro for color tuning, X-Reality Pro for 4K upscaling, MotionFlow for frame interpolation-based smoothing, and a built-in light sensor for brightness optimization to room conditions.
You also get Ambient Optimization for not just visuals but also sound enhancement to the indoor setting in which the TV is present. Speaking of sound, the X80K has got a 2x10W unit aided by Dolby Atmos.
Sony has given Android 10-based Google TV software. There’s support for Chromecast, hands-free Google Assistant, Apple AirPlay / Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Bravia Cam, and Living Decor (a kind of screensaver facility).
The new Bravia TV also comes with 16GB storage, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, and HDMI 2.1 with eARC, and Auto Low Latency Mode.
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