Redmi Note 11E Pro with Snapdragon 695 SoC launched in China for ¥1,699

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has extended its Note 11 series by adding one more smartphone. The Redmi Note 11E Pro is official in China. Considering the device's design and specs, it seems to be rebranded Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G global variant. Take a detailed look at the new smartphone here.

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Redmi Note 11E Pro Specifications

The Redmi Note 11E Pro smartphone is built around a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display. The panel offers a 120Hz refresh rate, a screen resolution of 2400 x 1600 pixels, and a DCI-P3 color gamut. It ships with a 5,000mAh battery that keeps the screen alive with 67W fast charging support.

Under the helm, an octa-core processor based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset powers the Redmi Note 11E Pro paired with up to 8 GB RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. For software, the device boosts Android 12 OS out of the box along with MIUI 13 on top.

For shooting purposes, the Redmi Note 11E Pro houses a 16 MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. On the other side, there's a triple-camera module led by a 108 MP primary sensor. Accompanying this is an 8 MP super-wide-angle lens, and a 2 MP macro unit.

Availability and Price

The Redmi Note 11E Pro will go on sale from March 4th in White, Black, and Blue color options. The base 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant is priced at ¥1,699 (~$270) in China.

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Realme GT 2 Global Variant makes it to FCC with model number RMX3311

Realme GT 2 series went official in China at the beginning of the year. A month after, the global variants of the lineup have constantly been popping up on the various certification sites, hinting at an imminent launch. This time, the Realme GT 2 has arrived on FCC with model number RMX3311.

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The FCC listing does not reveal much about the device besides the design, software version, and battery capacity. The Realme GT 2 will boost Realme UI 3.0 out of the box based on Android 12. The smartphone will offer a glass back cover and plastic back cover measuring 162.9mm x 75.8mm x 8.6mm in dimensions. In addition, the Realme GT 2 will ship with a 5,000mAh battery.

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This is all we could gather from the FCC listing. Fortunately, we do have more details from the Geekbench certification. The site confirmed the presence of an octa-core Qualcomm processor, which is likely to be Snapdragon 888 with a 1 + 3 + 4 core configuration. Moreover, the website discloses that the Realme GT 2 will arrive in a 12 GB RAM variant. Though we do expect an 8 GB RAM model as well.



The Chinese variant of the Realme GT 2 features a 6.62-inch FullHD+ AMOLED panel with a 16 MP front camera. On the other side, there's an 8 MP ultrawide and a 2 MP macro sensor alongside the 50 MP primary camera.

Madhav Sheth, Realme's Vice President has been teasing the Pro model for the global launch. Hopefully, the company will draw the curtains from the series at the upcoming MWC event.

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Realme GT Neo joins the Android 12 based Realme UI 3.0 update party!

Realme GT Neo becomes the next device by the company to get the stable Android 12 based Realme UI 3.0 update. The package is available in China bundled with the firmware version C.07. Here is everything about the new software.

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Concerning changes, the package brings a ton of new additions and improvements. Here is the official change by the company.

Changelog

【brand new design】

• The new three-dimensional space design makes the experience simple, easy and burden-free


• [New] Smart assistant card, providing smart and efficient application cards, key information is clear at a glance, and key functions can be reached at a touch


• [New] Reconstructed page layout, noise reduction and white space, and differentiated primary and secondary information by color, and the core information is more focused


• [New] Three-dimensional icon design, introducing new materials, unifying light and shadow and layers, and experiencing the joy of color


• [Optimization] Quantum animation engine 3.0, centered on "quality", simulates real physical motion, optimizes 300+ animation details, and brings a more natural interactive experience


• [Optimization] Richer screen styles, support for real strange cats, and portrait painting AOD make self-expression more unique

【Convenient and efficient】

• [New] Sticky note graffiti tool, a personalized record of life


• [Optimization] Smart sidebar


• Support intelligent recommendation related functions in the video, shopping, and other scenarios


• Add a small window shorthand, click to enter the sticky note floating window, and quickly complete the record


• Added smart subtitles, supports recognition of conference and call voices, generates subtitles in real-time, and supports Chinese-English translation


• Added drama listening mode, which supports switching to other APP scenarios or the screen lock state to continue listening to video and sound


• Added recognition of background music, quickly identify background music in short videos and find music without asking for help


• Added article reading, support one-click reading of WeChat public account, Toutiao, and other information content


• Added product price comparison, when using shopping software, one-click display of the same good products with good quality and low price


• [Optimization] Upgrade the Flash window to a free-floating window


• Added quick switching of floating window status for more convenient interaction


• Added file management and album support to long-press and drag files or photos to the floating window application


• [Optimization] Xiaobu's suggestion, new schedule assistant, intelligent integration of schedule information, one-stop viewing, and management


• [Optimization] Recording, improving the speed and accuracy of voice-to-text, and reducing waiting time


• [Optimization] The text bubbles on the SMS conversation page can be double-clicked to enlarge and display, making it easier to extract SMS content

【Seamless Interconnection】

• [Optimized] Screen sharing


• One-click switching between the calling party and the receiving party to share screen and control permissions


• Sensitive notifications such as WeChat, phone calls, text messages can be hidden when sharing the screen

【Security and Privacy】

• [New] Sharing photos or videos supports erasing location information and shooting data


• [Optimization] After the phone is lost, it will not be able to be shut down or used through the cloud lock, reducing the risk of data loss


• [Optimization] Mobile Manager integrates more security and privacy functions such as privacy doubles, password book, emergency call, etc.


• [Optimization] When the app calls sensitive permissions such as camera, recording, positioning, etc., the status bar icon prompt is more conspicuous


• [Optimization] Medical emergency card, support to automatically encrypt and transmit the preset medical emergency card information to the emergency center when dialing 120


• [Optimization] Earthquake warning, new function preview page, new earthquake banner notification reminder with an estimated intensity of 2.0 and below, always warning earthquake information


• [Optimization] harassment interception, add MMS interception capability, reduce the interruption of spam

【Performance optimization】

• [New] Intelligently predict frequently used applications and load them in advance, the application opens faster


• [New] Display the power consumption record in the form of graphs to quickly understand the details of battery consumption


• [Optimization] When switching WLAN, Bluetooth, airplane mode, NFC, the response speed is faster


• [Optimization] The loading speed of high-frequency scenes of third-party applications is improved, and browsing Weibo and watching videos is more enjoyable

【game】

• [New] When the game resource pack is updated, the game can be switched to the background for updating (only some games are supported)


• [New] During the game, game skills and game replays will pop up to help you quickly master the gameplay (only some games are supported)


• [Optimization] In high-load scenarios such as team battles, the game frame rate is more stable


• [Optimization] Heterogeneous computing reduces the average load of the processor and lowers the game power consumption

【camera】

• [New] Customize the order of camera modes to facilitate quick switching to commonly used camera modes


• [Optimized] Inertial zoom, rear video shooting mode, drag the slider to zoom at a constant speed

【system】

• [Optimized] Automatic brightness adjustment algorithm, optimized intelligent scene detection, more comfortable to browse the screen

【Accessibility】

• [Optimization] Accessibility mode


• Added a visual introduction, and added an image introduction to the function page


• Optimized function classification, displayed according to visual/auditory/interaction/general classification


• TalkBack adapts to more system applications such as photo albums, calls, emails, calendars, etc.

The update is rolling out in batches and will reach out to the users in a short while. Alternatively, head to Settings > Software update to track the build manually.

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Nokia C21 and C21 Plus with Android 11 (Go edition) are official!

HMD Global's latest offerings for 2022 are finally here. The Nokia C21 and Nokia C21 Plus smartphones have made it to the market as the new budget models. Let's check out the new handsets in detail!

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Nokia C21 Specifications

The Nokia C21 features a 6.517-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1,600 of pixels. For software, it boosts Android 11 (Go edition) out of the box. FYI, this version is said to be 20% faster than its predecessor, the Android 10 Go Edition.

Under the hood, it runs an octa-core processor based on Unisoc SC9863A SoC paired with 2GB and 3GB RAM options. The device arrives in a 32 GB storage configuration. Also, it packs a 3,000 mAh battery that keeps the system working.



In optics, Nokia C21 equips an 8 MP rear camera alongside a fixed focus lens. On the other side, there's a 5 MP selfie camera sensor at the front. Both the units offer an LED flash as well. In addition, it holds a fingerprint sensor on the backside.

The connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB (with OTG), and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light, and a proximity sensor.

Nokia C21 Plus Specifications

Needless to say, the Plus variant has more to offer than the standard model. Although the device is similar in terms of display, processor, operating system, and front camera. However, Nokia C21 Plus has an upper hand with a 4GB RAM option paired with 64 GB of storage.



For shooting, the smartphone houses a dual rear camera consisting of a 2 MP depth sensor alongside a 13 MP primary unit with an autofocus lens. Furthermore, the device draws its juices from a 4,000mAh battery. Also, it is IP52-certified, making it splash-resistant.

Availability and Price

The Nokia C21 will go on sale from April for €99 (~₹8,400). Whereas the Nokia C21 Plus will cost €119 (~₹10,100) and will be up for purchase by the end of March. However, the pricing and availability of smartphones in India are yet to be announced.

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Asus 8z with Snapdragon 888 SoC launched in India for ₹42,999

Asus Zenfone 8 is finally official in India today in Obsidian Black and Horizon Silver colorways. The compact flagship phone will go on sale from March 7 through Flipkart. It will cost you ₹42,999 for the sole 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant. Here's everything about the new smartphone!

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The ASUS 8z is built around a 5.9-inch S-AMOLED Display which is protected with a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus. The panel offers an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, a 20:9 aspect ratio, HDR10, HDR10+, and 1,100 nits of brightness. In addition, it comes equipped with an IP68 rated dustproof and water-resistant chassis.

Under the hood, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 powers the Asus 8z paired with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB of storage. unfortunately, there's no way you can expand the default storage. For software, the phone boosts Android 11 OS out of the box along with Zen UI on top.



In the optics section, Asus 8z houses a 12 MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. On the other side, there's a dual rear camera setup that offers a 12 MP ultrawide unit alongside a 64 MP primary lens.

In terms of battery, the Asus 8z ships draw its juices from a 4,000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging over a USB-C port. The connectivity features include dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, Dirac tuned dual stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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OnePlus spotted working on a new device with Dimensity 8100 SoC

As per the latest leaks, OnePlus is preparing a new smartphone that will power the upcoming Dimensity 8100 chipset under the hood. In addition, the key specifications of the approaching smartphone have managed to leak online. The reports suggest that it could be the global variant of the OnePlus 10 Pro.

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The OnePlus 10 Pro was unveiled in China earlier this month, while the global variant seems to be in preparation. The leaks divulge some key specs related to the design, display, camera, battery, and charging capacity.

The new OnePlus phone will flaunt a 6.7-inch OLED display with a punch-hole notch at the top center. A 4,500mAh battery is tipped to keep the screen lightened up with a 120W fast charging support. For optics, the smartphone is likely to equip a 50 MP Sony IMX766 primary camera on the rear side.

Unfortunately, this is all we have in our hands right now regarding the OnePlus 10 Pro global variant (if it is)! The rest of the details are still under the wraps. Also, there is no word on the final moniker of the device. To mention, the phone may debut in China as another OnePlus 10 series device.

Furthermore, the upcoming handset seems to be identical to the Realme GT Neo 3, which is also rumored to equip the Dimensity 8100 chipset underneath a 6.7-inch OLED FHD+ punch-hole display.

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OnePlus 9RT gets OxygenOS 11.3 A.05 update with February 2022 Security Patch

OnePlus 9RT comes pre-installed with OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11. Now, the company is releasing a new update that bumps the software version to OxygenOS 11.3 A.05. To mention, the device is in line to get the Android 12 based OxygenOS 12 update soon!

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Concerning changes, the package addresses numerous problems related to the system, camera, Bluetooth, gallery, and some other third-party apps. Moreover, it enhances privacy by integrating the February 2022 security patch.

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • Optimized the button color of Data saving
  
  
  • Fixed abnormal display of permission box when accessing File Manager for the first time
  
  
  • Fixed abnormal display issue when checking software update in Administrator mode
  
  
  • Fixed low probability issue that setting the auto screen off time not working and the screen becomes always on 
  
  
  • Fixed the issue that Clock not responding after switching to dark mode on the World clock page 
  
  
  • Fixed the issue that alarm is incorrectly restored in specific scenarios
  
  
  • Improved system stability
  
  
  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2022.02
  
  
  
  


• Camera
  
  
  
  • Optimized the video quality when taking 60 fps video with ultra-wide in dark scenes 
  
  
  • Fixed the issue that may lose photos when using ultra-wide in night mode with night tripod mode on
  
  
  • Fixed slight distortion and blurring issue of photos when taking pictures under 50 MP 
  
  
  • Fixed abnormal issue of the Flash when taking videos with Flash and Ultra steady on 
  
  
  
  


• Bluetooth
  
  
  
  • Optimized the stability of connecting phone to car with Bluetooth
  
  
  • Optimized audio playback stability while connecting phone to the car via Bluetooth
  
  
  
  


• Gallery
  
  
  
  • Optimized response time for “sync photos” in Cloud Service
  
  
  • Fixed the freezing issue while sharing pictures in Gallery
  
  
  
  


• Others
  
  
  
  • Fixed the freezing issue when making video call on Instagram
  
  
  
  

As always, the update is rolling out incrementally. Therefore, it will reach a limited number of users initially, later followed by a broader rollout. To track the build manually, navigate to Settings > System updates > Download & Install.

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Redmi K30 Pro & K30S Ultra gets MIUI 13 update based on Android 12

Xiaomi is deliberately upgrading its eligible flagships with Android 12 based MIUI 13. After a handful of devices, the next set to get the new version is Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30S Ultra.

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The latest software for the Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30S Ultra is bundled with the firmware version V13.0.1.0.SJKCNXM and V13.0.1.0.SJDCNXM respectively. For now, the update is rolling out in China, while other regions will also get the package soon.

For changes, Android 12 tossed with MIUI 13 brings along a bundle of features along with a new UI. Moreover, the build optimizes some features for a seamless experience. In addition, Redmi has issued an impressive changelog that you can see below:

Changelog

(MIUI 13)

• Where all things connect

(Highlights)

• New: Privacy camera for face recognition and protective watermarks for images


• New: Introducing comprehensive anti-fraud protection mechanisms


• New: All-new Mi Sans system font with better readability


• New: “Crystallization” super wallpapers


• New: A new widget ecosystem with app support and personalization options


• New: New features for performing tasks seamlessly on multiple connected devices


• New: Mi AI can be fully customized now


• Optimization: Improved overall stability

(Basic improvements)

• Optimization: Responsiveness for all systems and most popular third-party apps


• Optimization: Home screen is now much more fluid and responsive

(System)

• Stable MIUI based on Android 12

(Mi Smart Hub)

• New: Tablets can connect to the portable hotspot in one tap


• New: Phones and tablets have a shared clipboard now. Copy items on one device – and paste on the other.


• New: An option for taking a photo with the phone’s camera is now available


• New: Handoff is now seamless between Xiaomi phones and tablets where the same Mi Account is used


• New: Apps can be seamlessly handed off between phones and tablets


• New: Verification codes that are received on a phone can be now pasted on a tablet


• New: Photos taken with a phone can be instantly viewed on a tablet


• To be able to use handoff functionality with photos, update MIUI+ to 3.5.11 or later


• Handoff functionality will be upgraded in the upcoming versions. Stay tuned for our further updates!

(Privacy protection)

• New: Protective watermarks can be added as a pattern that is displayed over the whole image protecting it from unauthorized use


• New: Introducing comprehensive anti-fraud protection mechanisms that include warnings, official labels, and transaction shields


• New: Incognito mode restricts camera, microphone, and location permissions


• New: Secure input protects all the text you enter


• New: Privacy camera only shows your face and masks the rest of the picture when face recognition is required


• To be able to use all MIUI 13 privacy protection features, update Gallery, Security, Contacts, and Messaging to their latest versions

(System font)

• New: All-new Mi Sans system font with better readability

(Wallpaper)

• New: “Crystallization” super wallpapers

(Widgets)

• New: A new widget ecosystem offers lots of items that can make your Home screen more informative


• New: New gorgeous widgets for system and third-party apps


• New: Lots of customizable widgets, including different clocks, signatures, and stickers

(Mi AI voice assistant)

• New: Mi AI’s avatar, timbre, and controls can be fully customized


• To be able to use this feature, update Mi AI to its latest version

(More features and improvements)

• New: Apps can be opened as floating windows directly from the sidebar


• New: Ambient sound recognition in Mi Ditto


• Optimization: Voice controls are better recognized in Accessibility mode now


• Optimization: Enhanced accessibility support for Phone, Clock, Weather, and Themes


• Optimization: Privacy protection, secure web browsing, and better feed


• Optimization: Mind map nodes are more convenient and intuitive now


• Optimization: Wallet looks much better now

In case the OTA update doesn't reach out to you automatically in a few days, you can also track it manually. To do so, head to Settings > Software update.

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OnePlus 9R bumps to OxygenOS 11.2.8.8 update

Launched in March last year, the OnePlus 9R is one of the best value for money devices. It offers decent specifications at the most affordable price if compared to other OnePlus 9 series devices. In the latest news, the company is releasing a new update to the OnePlus 9R. Though it does not carry any noticeable changes, there are under the hood changes, ensuring a smooth experience.

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After flashing the latest update, the OnePlus 9R will run on the version number OxygenOS 11.2.8.8. Regarding the changes, as mentioned, you will not see any changes in the system or the UI. But minor updates are also imperative to ensure the seamless functioning of the device.  

The latest update is bundled with the firmware version 11.2.8.8.LE28DA​. The build addresses some issues, including the screen flickering problem while sharing pictures in the gallery. Also, it might bring some device stability improvements. Below is the official changelog issued by the company.

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • [Fixed] freezing issue when sharing pictures in Gallery
  
  
  
  

OnePlus has pushed the incremental rollout for the OnePlus 9R. Initially, the build will be available for a limited number of users. A border rollout will follow in a few days after ensuring the absence of any critical bugs.

In other news, the OnePlus 9R units in China have upgraded to the stable Android 12 based on ColorOS 12. However, the international variants recently received the beta program for the latest operating system.

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