Redmi Note 9T and Redmi 9T launched globally with 6.5″ screens

Xiaomi has globally launched two brand new smartphones named Redmi Note 9T and Redmi 9T. The Redmi Note 9T is the rebrand version of the Redmi Note 9 5G and the Redmi 9T is the rebranded version of Redmi Note 9 4G which was launched in China last month.

Related: Xiaomi Mi 10i with Snapdragon 750G and 108MP camera launched in India.

Redmi Note 9T specifications

The device packs with a 6.53-inch FHD+ punch-hole style display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by an octa-core processor based MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC. It is available in two variants – 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 4GB + 128GB storage variant. Furthermore, it can be expandable up to 256GB with a microSD card.

In-camera department, it comes with a triple rear camera setup that assembles with 48-megapixel primary sensor, 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front, there’s a 13-megapixel camera with an f/2.25 lens. The device runs Android 10-based MIUI 12 (Skin) out of the box and equips with a 5,000mAh battery and 18W fast charging support.

The connectivity options of the phone include Wi-Fi, 5G, 4G LTE, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Moreover, here’s also a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The smartphone measures 161.96 x 77.25 x 9.05 mm and weighs nearly 199 grams.

Price and Availability

• 4GB RAM + 64GB storage – EUR 229 ( Approx. Rs. 20,528)


• 4GB RAM + 128GB storage – EUR 269 ( Approx. Rs. 24,128)

The device is available in Nightfall Black and Daybreak Purple color variants. The sale of the smartphone is going to start from January 11 and both the devices will be available at a lower price as an introductory offer.

Redmi 9T specifications

Redmi 9T sports a 6.53-inch full-HD+ display with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and a waterdrop-style notch. The phone is powered by an octa-core processor based Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC paired with 4/6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Moreover, it can be expandable up to 512GB with a microSD card.

Talking about the camera, it features a quad rear camera that compromises the 48-megapixel primary sensor, 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. For selfies and video calling, there’s an 8-megapixel camera with an f/2.05 lens on top.

The dual-SIM (Nano) Redmi 9T runs Android 10-based MIUI 12 (Skin) out of the box. There’s also a 6,000mAh battery with fast charging support up to 18W. In-connectivity, it comes with Bluetooth 5.0, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm audio jack. It also comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device measures 162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm and weighs 198 grams.

Price and Availability

• 4GB RAM + 64GB storage – EUR 159 ( Approx. Rs. 14,253)


• 4GB RAM + 128GB storage – EUR 189 ( Approx. Rs. 16,942)


• 6GB RAM + 128GB storage – EUR 199 ( Approx. Rs. 17,843)

The device is available in Carbon Gray, Sunrise Orange, Twilight Blue, and Ocean Green colors and the sale of the smartphone is going to start from January 6.

Related: Vivo V20 (2021) quietly launched in India at ₹24,999.

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Motorola Capri with model number XT-2127-4 clears FCC

Multiple variants of the upcoming Motorola Capri smartphone have appeared on FCC over the past few weeks. In case if you missed it, a Motorola Capri smartphone bearing the model number XT-2127-2 hit FCC over a week ago and was immediately followed by its Plus variant (XT-2129). Now, another variant with almost the same model number of that of the standard Capri cleared FCC. To be precise, the Capri model number listed on FCC now is XT-2127-4.

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We don’t expect a drastic difference between the two models; XT-2127-2 and XT-2127-4 of the Motorola Capri Series. As per some previous reports and rumours, the Moto Capri could boast Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Mobile Platform coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Highly likely, it should feature a dewdrop display notch which could come with support for 720 x 1600 pixels resolution.

While we don’t have the exact capacity of the XT-2172-4 mentioned in the FCC database, there is a mention of the battery which revealed the model name to be MH60 and we can expect the capacity not more than 4,500mAH. Well, unlike the Plus variant both the XT-2127-2 and XT-2127-4 doesn’t support 5G.

Quad-Camera and No 5G Support

In terms of camera, we can expect a quad-camera module on the rear side led by a 48MP primary sensor. An 8MP ultrawide lens, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor combo can be the rest of the sensors. There might be an 8MP front camera on the Motorola Capri.  On the other hand, the Motorola Capri Plus(XT-2129) with 5G support could come with a 64MP primary camera, a 13MP superwide lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. There would a two storage options of 4/6GB and 64/128GB storage.

Seems Motorola Capri can make its official entry anytime soon. We’ll be getting more info on the Series in coming days. So keep a close watch on this space to know more about the upcoming Moto device, if any in the future.

Also Read: [Update: October 2020 Security Patch] Google Pixel 4a Update Tracker

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Vivo V20 (2021) quietly launched in India at ₹24,999

Vivo has quietly launched the 2021 edition Vivo V20. The device has directly listed on Amazon India website without any announcement. The device’s price is set at Rs. 24, 990, and the sale has already been started.

Related: Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G launched with Snapdragon 865 SoC and 90Hz refresh rate.

Vivo V20 (2021) Specifications

Vivo V20 features a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 60Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor. It is available in 8GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. Furthermore, it can be expandable upto 1TB with a microSD card.

In terms of camera, the Vivo V20 sports a triple rear camera setup that assembles with a 64-megapixel primary camera, 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, there’s a 44-MP single camera for selfies and video calling.

The device runs Android 11 based Funtouch OS 11 (Skin) out of the box. Moreover, it houses with a 4,000mAh battery backup, including fast charging support upto 33W. In-connectivity options, it comes with dual-SIM functionality, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, fingerprint sensor, etc.

Vivo V20 (2021) Price and Availability

The device is available in Midnight Jazz and Sunset Melody color options, and it carries a price tag of Rs. 24,990.

Related: Moto G9 Power launched in India with 6,000mAh Battery at Rs. 11,999.

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Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G launched with Snapdragon 865 SoC and 90Hz refresh rate

The BBK-owned Oppo has finally launched the Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G smartphone in its home country – China. Some of the smartphone’s highlighting specifications include the Snapdragon 865 SoC, fast charging support up to 65W, and 90Hz display. Talking about the price, the phone is priced at RMB 3,999 (approx. Rs 45,067) for the starting model.

Related: Moto G9 Power launched in India with 6,000mAh Battery at Rs. 11,999.

The dual-sim Reno5 Pro+ 5G houses a 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device is available in two variants, i.e., 8GB RAM with 128GB internal storage and 12GB RAM with 256GB of internal storage. Moreover, the smartphone is powered by an Octa-core processor based Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC with Adreno 650 GPU.

In the camera department, it sports a quad rear camera setup that assembles with a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor + 16MP ultra-wide lens + 13MP telephoto lens + 2MP macro sensor. For selfies and video calling, there’s a 32MP single front-facing camera.

The Reno5 Pro+ 5G runs the latest Android 11 based Color OS 11 out of the box. There’s also a 4,500mAh battery with 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging support. The smartphone’s connectivity options include Wi-Fi, 5G, Bluetooth v5, NFC, GPS/ GLONASS, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack port. Furthermore, the device also comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Price and Availability

• 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage – RMB 3,999 (approx Rs 45,067)


• 12GB RAM + 256GB internal storage – RMB 4,499 (approx Rs 50,672)

The device is available in Floating Night Shadow and Star River Dream Color options and will go on sale from December 29.

Related: Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, Note 9 5G, and Note 9 4G Edition’s launched in China.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra receiving Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, S20 FE, and many other devices have recently received the One UI 3.0 update. Now, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphones have started picking the Android 11 based One UI 3.0 update. The update weighs nearly 1.5GB in size and is rolling out only to the European and Indian users.

Must See: Asus ZenFone 6 Update Tracker.

What’s new?

As stated by the changelog, the update adds the latest Security patch, Android 11 & One UI 3.0 goodness, new features, fixes, optimizations, and many more changes to the Camera part. The update refreshes the Camera part and makes autofocus & exposure controls easier and more intuitive. It also brings improvements to many applications and systems. However, you will be undergoing changes and new features while using your smartphone.

As this is the initial rollout of this update, it usually takes a week to reach all the units. Meanwhile, you can also navigate to Settings>Software updates>check for updates to check the update status manually. Also, make sure to switch over to a WiFi network to avoid carrier data charges.

One UI 3.0 Key Features

• Quick settings and notifications


• App drawer


• Android 11 conversations


• Notification bubbles


• Volume controls


• Lockscreen widgets

Up Next: Xiaomi Redmi 7A Update Tracker.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite starts getting Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update

Recently, Samsung rolled out the One UI 3.0 update to Galaxy S20 Series, One UI 2.5 update to Galaxy A50 and A70 devices. Now, the company has started pushing out the Android 11 One UI 3.0 update to the Galaxy S10 Lite smartphones. The update is bumping on the G770FXXU3DTL1 Firmware version, and it weighs nearly 2,053.34 MB in size.

What’s new?

Talking about the changelog, the update comes with the December 2020 Security patch, Android 11 features/ add-ons, One UI 3.0 goodness & features, and further, it might also include optimizations and fixes. Some of the features of One UI 3.0 include conversations section in the notifications area, dedicated media playback widget, and much more.

The update refreshes and brings improvements for many of the applications like Calendar, Phone, Messages, Samsung Internet, Keyboard, etc. As of now, this update is currently limited only to Indian and Spain markets only. However, it will be released shortly for all the other countries too in the upcoming days.

As it is the initial release of this update, it generally takes a week to reach all the Galaxy S10 Lite users. Meanwhile, you can also check the update status manually by heading over to Settings>Software updates>Check for updates. Also, make sure to switch over to a WiFi network to avoid carrier data charges.

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[Update: November 2020 Security Patch] Poco M2 Pro Update Tracker

A couple of months back, Poco has officially launched the Poco M2 Pro at a medium price range with a 6.67-inch display which is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The device is powered by Octa-core processor based Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (8 nm) Chipset paired with Adreno 618 GPU. It is available in 4/6GB of RAM and 64/128GB of internal storage. In terms of camera, there’s a quad rear camera and a 15-MP single front-facing camera.

Related: Redmi 8 starts getting MIUI 12 Update.

Note: This is an update tracker and will be updated frequently with the updates of the Poco M2 Pro smartphone.

Poco M2 Pro Update Tracker

• [December 22, 2020]: The Security patch update for the month of November 2020 has finally started hitting the Poco M2 Pro devices. The update bears the V12.0.2.0.QJPINXM Firmware version and it is based on Android 10. Talking about the changelog, apart from the latest Security patch, the company has not added any new features to the device. The changelog of this update is as follows.

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    Optimization: Updated Android Security Patch to November 2020. Increased system security.

    
    
  
  

Like all the other updates, it is also spinning out in a phased manner which means a set of random users will start experiencing the update now. After the successful verification, everyone will be getting it within a week. You can also check the update status manually by navigating to Settings>Software updates and Check for updates.

Related: Mi 10 Lite Zoom receiving MIUI 12 based Android 11 stable update.

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Redmi 8 starts getting MIUI 12 Update

Recently Xiaomi has rolled out the MIUI 12 based Android 11 stable update to the Mi 10 Lite users and other updates to many smartphones. Now, the company has finally started rolling out the MIUI 12 Stable update to the Redmi 8 users. The update bears the V12.0.1.0 QCNMIXM Firmware version and is currently rolling out only to Global users.

Related: Mi 10 Lite Zoom receiving MIUI 12 based Android 11 stable update.

What’s new?

According to the changelog/release note, the update adds new features, optimizations, and fixes for known/reported issues. The new features include Swipe down from the upper left corner to open the Notification shade and from the upper right corner to open the Control center, When Notification shade is open, swipe down from the upper right corner to open Control center, and much more. Nevertheless, the changelog of this update is as follows.

Changelog

Control center

New: Swipe down from the upper left corner to open Notification shade and from the upper right corner to open Control center

New: When Notification shade is open, swipe down from the upper right corner to open Control center

Optimization: Control center layout in landscape mode

Dark mode

Optimization: Brightness and color improvements for wallpapers in Dark mode

System

Fix: Home screen went black and started flashing after unlocking in some cases

Status bar, Notification shade

New: Screen lights up with animation now

New: Status bar color gradient animation

Similar to all the other updates, Xiaomi is also rolling out this update in a phased manner. So, it generally takes a week to reach all the devices. Meanwhile, you can also check the update status manually by navigating to Settings>Software updates and checking for updates. We also suggest you to maintain at least 60% of charging before updating to avoid carrier data charges.

Up Next: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Update Tracker.

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Mi 10 Lite Zoom receiving MIUI 12 based Android 11 stable update

After the fruitful rollout of the MIUI 12 update to the wide range of various gadgets, Xiaomi has started seeding out the MIUI 12 based Android 11 stable update to the Mi 10 Lite Zoom. The update bears the V12.1.3.0.RJVCNXM Firmware version as of now, it is currently limited to Chinese users only.

Related: Samsung Galaxy S20 Series starts getting One UI 3.0 update with Android 11.

What’s new?

The changelog/ release note of the update houses the new features and changes of Android 11 that include new UI, Quick access to smart devices, Built-in screen recording, etc. & more changes to the system. Along with Android 11, this update also comes with the October 2020 Security patch update. So, this update is meant to improve the smartphone’s performance and the Security patch level.

As this is the update’s initial rollout, it ordinarily takes a couple of days to reach all the units. In the meanwhile, you can also navigate to Settings>Software updates and check for updates to check the update status manually.

Android 11 Core Features

• Bubbles, bubbles everywhere,


• Notification history


• Chat bubbles


• screen recorder


• Media controls


• One-time permissions and auto-reset


• Theme scheduling

Related: Xiaomi Redmi 9 receiving MIUI 12 update along with November 2020 Security patch [Download].

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