LG to unveil QNED Mini LED TV at CES 2021: What is QNED

CES is just around the corner, and it is that time of the year when we get a glimpse at new TV technology that will make its mark in the coming year. LG isn't waiting for CES to start. The electronics giant has announced that at CES 2021, they will show off their all-new QNED TVs. The TVs will be available in 10 models from 4K to 8K in screen sizes up to 86-inches. 

“Our new QNED series is a premium home entertainment option that expands and improves the LCD TV space and gives consumers another terrific viewing choice,” said Nam Ho-jun, senior vice president of R&D at LG’s Home Entertainment Company. “These TVs deliver an experience that set them apart from other LCD TVs and speak to our commitment to innovation and pushing the standard forward.”

What is LG’s QNED TV?

If you thought QNED was somehow related to QLED TVs, you wouldn’t be wrong. Put simply, QNED combines the technology of quantum dot (QLED) and NanoCell technologies with Mini LEDs as the light source. LG says this will result in better colours, contrast and brightness ideal for consuming HDR content. According to LG, “As the first TVs to combine quantum dot and NanoCell in one product, LG QNED TVs produce incredibly accurate colours while the advanced LED backlight offers better contrast and deeper blacks for images of exceptional vibrancy and realism. And with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, these TVs render motion smoothly and more naturally”. 

From the above statement, it looks like we can expect the QNED TV to support HDMI 2.1. Since 2019, LG’s OLED and high-end NanoCell TVs have come with support for HDMI 2.1. With HDMI 2.1, users can expect to 4K at 120Hz, VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode). 

LG’s Mini LED backlighting has up to 30,000 tiny LEDs. LG says this will help with peak brightness and a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. The 86-inch 8K QNED TV will have nearly 2,500 dimming zones and advanced local dimming technology. This means we can expect some truly stunning peak brightness and dynamic range for HDR content, but it's a judgement we will hold off on until we get our hands on the TV. It will be interesting to see if QNED TV's can achieve OLED-like black levels. 

Mini LED backlighting for a TV isn't new, but this is the first time we are seeing Mini LED paired with quantum dot technology and LG’s NanoCell. Considering LG has had a stellar lineup of OLED TVs in 2020 like the GX (review) and the C9 (review) in 2019, it will be interesting to see the QNED TVs in action. 

If you are looking to pick up the best TV that money can buy, you can check out the winners of the Digit Zero1 Awards 2020 here. Xiaomi recently launched its QLED TV in India and you can check out our review of that TV here.

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From Zoom to Quibi: Tech Winners and Losers of 2020

In many ways, 2020′s pandemic-induced isolation threw our dependence on technology into overdrive, snipping away at our real-life connections while bringing digital relationships to the fore.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 launches as the first Snapdragon 888 phone: Everything you need to know

Xiaomi Mi 11 has launched as the first Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone in the world and succeeds the Mi 10 series. The Mi 11 has launched in China with flagship-grade hardware and premium design and marks the debut of the Qualcomm’s next-generation processor that it unveiled earlier this month. The Mi 11 features a 2K AMOLED screen with 108MP cameras and sound optimized by Harman Kardon. 

Interestingly, the Mi 11 was not accompanied by a “Pro” model and the company is said to skip it altogether and stick to a single flagship. This is why you will notice that the Mi 11 packs in the best possible hardware available for Android smartphones and will be leading the charge of flagship phones going forward in 2021. The phone is expected to make it to India next year as the company did launch the Mi 10. However, an exact date is yet to revealed by Xiaomi for the India launch of the Mi 11. Nevertheless, here’s everything you should know about Mi 11.

Xiaomi Mi 11 pricing

Xiaomi has priced the Mi 11 starting at CNY 3999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, CNY 4299 for 8GB+256GB variant and CNY 4699 for the 12GB+256GB model.

This translates to a starting price of Rs 45,000 by direct conversion but there are several other taxes imposed on import of phones. So it remains to be seen how Xiaomi prices the Mi 11 if and when it launches in India.

Xiaomi Mi 11 specifications

Xiaomi Mi 11 has a new design with squircle camera module on the back and a metal-glass construction. The glass variants have 8.06 millimetres thickness while the leather model measures 8.56 millimetres. The weight of the glass variants is 196 grams while that of the leather model is 194 grams. Xiaomi offers the Mi 11 in blue, white, black colours along with a special edition that is signed by CEO Lei Jun and in leather models.

The Mi 11 features a 6.81-inch 2K AMOLED screen with WQHD (3200 x 1440 pixels) resolution and supports 120Hz high refresh rate, HDR10+ with a 1,500nit peak brightness. The display is topped with the Gorilla Glass Victus which is also making its debut alongside the processor. 

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor lies at the heart of the Mi 11 and is built on a 5nm process with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 660 GPU. This is paired with upto 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and upto 256GB UFS3.1 storage options to choose from. The phone runs on MIUI 12.5 out-of-the-box which is based on Android 11.

Xiaomi Mi 11 has a triple camera system on the back that consists of a primary 108MP camera with a 1/1.33-inch sensor and an f/1.85 aperture. This is followed by a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera with a 123-degree field of view along with a 5MP macro camera. The rear cameras can record in 8K UHD at 30FPS and 4K UHD at upto 60FPS along with 480P slow-motion video recording. On the front, there is a 20MP selfie camera housed within the notch cutout. 

The Mi 11 is equipped with a 4,600mAh battery with support for 55W fast wired charging and 50W fast wireless charging. It also supports 10W reverse wireless charging and does not come with a charging adapter out-of-the-box. You can read more about that here.

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AMD Ryzen 5000 based laptops look promising as per these leaks

AMD has been on a roll lately with the release of the Ryzen 4000 series of processors and kind of raised the bar. But, in the tech world, innovation is never far behind and rumours about the Ryzen 5000 series have now started springing up just a month out of CES 2021. In fact, a leaker called @momomo_us actually discovered some info regarding a three Asus laptops that could be using the new Ryzen 5000 processor. 

Another hardware leaker called @TUM_APISAK also  leaked the benchmarks of the Intel Core i5-11300, Intel Core i7-11370H, AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, Ryzen 7 5800H and Ryzen 9 5900X. And from what we can see, Intel has a lead when it comes to single-core performance but AMD just flies past with multi-core performance. Check out the info in the tweet below. 

Geekbench 5 Score Mobile - H R9 5900HX 1554 - 8973https://t.co/nPcZake1EH 1547 - 9069https://t.co/u9FLkPugIv R7 5800H 1475 - 7630https://t.co/80NedgLjbj 1449 - 7290https://t.co/XoeoQUiSQH R5 5600H 1379 - 5871https://t.co/mAAqaoaYig 1362 - 5994https://t.co/ckKNhvWQ9j

— APISAK (@TUM_APISAK) December 23, 2020

 

i7-11370H 1572 - 5065https://t.co/PFdGCT46tD 1566 - 5084https://t.co/qs4vy48uTY i5-11300H 1440 - 4909https://t.co/f4HwdViKat 1436 - 4912https://t.co/Qogz4RPHC9

— APISAK (@TUM_APISAK) December 23, 2020

In another report on TechRadar, it was shown that the Intel Core i7-11370H edged out the Ryzen 9 5900HX with a score of 1,572 to AMD's 1,554 in single-core tests. Moving on to multi-core results, the Ryzen chip pushed ahead with a 77% lead due to the amount of threads in the processor. What this means is that gamers are going to have a field day with these processors as both Intel and AMD seem to be coming out with the big guns on this one. 

Again, please take this with a grain of salt as nothing has been revealed by either Intel or AMD. We will let you guys know as soon as we find out more. 

 

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Xiaomi could launch three foldable smartphones in 2021

Xiaomi could release three foldable phones in 2021, as reported by Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants. He shared this development on Twitter. Besides this, he has also tweeted about other companies working on foldable phones such as Oppo.

The news about Xiaomi working on a foldable smartphone is credited by other sources too, so it is possible that Xiaomi could release the phones as early as next year. The tweet mentions that “the next foldable to hit the market will likely be from Xiaomi”. It also mentions that Xiaomi will launch three foldable phones with designs such as in-folding, out-folding, and clamshell.

1st - Out - folding 2nd - in - folding 3rd & 4th - Clamshell pic.twitter.com/SWr6rwVc2M

— Gadgetsdata(Debayan Roy) (@Gadgetsdata) December 24, 2020

XDA Developers had previously seen fragments of code in MIUI 12, for a foldable device code-named “Cetus” where folding capabilities are mentioned multiple times. The code revealed the software on the phone runs on MIUI based on Android 11, with a 108MP camera and a Snapdragon SoC powering the device.

No other information about the phone is revealed such as the launch date or size of the phone, but reports suggest that the phone might be coming next year.  It is speculated that 2021 will be dominated by foldable phones, and it looks like Xiaomi wants to keep pace with other smartphone makers aiming to make the fold. 

Given the launch of Android 11 which is expected to be foldable friendly and other companies with foldable devices already in the market, Xiaomi just might not wait much longer and release a foldable phone in early 2021.

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Realme Q2 could soon launch in India as it receives BIS certification

Realme Q2 could soon launch in India as it has allegedly received BIS certification, as per the latest leak. The Realme Q2 was launched back in October in China alongside the Realme Q2i and Realme Q2 Pro. The Realme Q2 later debuted as the Realme 7 5G in the UK, and now it seems like the company is preparing to bring it to India soon.

According to a tweet by popular tipster Mukul Sharma, the Realme Q2 has been spotted on the BIS certification website with the model number RMX2117. The model number indicates that it is the Realme Q2, however, the company could launch it under a different name in India. The company has already revealed that it is preparing to bring the Realme X7 series in India and this has been backed by MediaTek as it powers both the Realme X7 and X7 Pro with its Dimensity processors. 

Good news for those waiting. The Realme Q2 also appears to be coming soon to India, as it has now received the Indian BIS certification.#Realme #RealmeQ2 pic.twitter.com/fBUeahiPx5

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) December 28, 2020

The Realme Q2, as it happens, is also powered by the Dimensity 800U processor which was recently announced for India. MediaTek has also revealed that phones powered by Dimensity chipsets will make their debut in early 2021 in India. As such, the Realme Q2 does look ripe for an imminent launch.

Realme Q2 specifications

The Realme Q2 features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a 120Hz high refresh rate support and a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera up front. The phone measures 9.1 millimetres in thickness and weighs 194 grams.

The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U processor with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G57 GPU. This is paired with upto 6GB RAM and 128GB storage options to choose from. It runs on Realme UI based on Android 10 out-of-the-box.

The Realme Q2 has a triple camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 48MP camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 119-degree field of view and a 2MP macro camera. The phone has a 16MP selfie camera housed within the punch-hole notch cutout. 

The Realme Q2 is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging out-of-the-box.

 

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MIUI 125 Closed Beta registrations begin today, will be announced alongside Mi 11

There’s one more phone coming at the tail end of 2020 and that is the Xiaomi Mi 11. Xiaomi is all set to launch the Mi 11 today at 7:30 PM CST (5:00 pm IST). But that’s not all as MIUI 12.5 will also make its debut today at the event. The MIUI 12.5 is essentially the successor to MIUI 12, which was released in April, earlier this year. Closed Beta registrations for MIUI 12.5 have already begun. 

MIUI 12.5 is currently available for 21 devices in the “Early Access” phase. The new OS is set to bring several improvements such as better privacy protection, cleaner UI, new animations, and more. Though we cannot expect much larger changes in the update as it is a successor to the previous update. It should be a fairly straight path forward for MIUI 13, which could be released in the second half of the next year.

Users in China who wish to register for early access of the MIUI 12.5 need to follow MIUI’s official WeChat account and click “Early Access” to participate in the registration. After reviewing the registration the eligible users should be able to download the next-gen update for their devices. Detailed features of the new updates are set to be announced in the event later today.

The complete list of 21 eligible devices is as follows:

Xiaomi Mi 10 Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition Redmi K30 Redmi K30 5G Redmi K30 Pro 5G Redmi K30i 5Gv Redmi K30S Ultra Redmi K30 Ultra Xiaomi Mi 9 Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Xiaomi Mi CC9e Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Redmi K20 Redmi K20 Pro Redmi 10X 5G Redmi 10X Pro 5G Redmi Note 9 5G Redmi Note 7 Redmi Note 7 Pro

Surprisingly, devices such as Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5Ght, Xiaomi Mi CC9, Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition, Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 8, and Redmi Note 8 Pro are not included in the beta registration for MIUI 12.5 for now. Also, MIUI Turkey’s official Telegram account announced that the stable version release of MIUI 12.5 should hit users by late February next year in the home market.  

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