iQoo Neo 6 Series arrives on Geekbench with Snapdragon 778G SoC

It seems like iQoo is planning to introduce two new smartphones. A couple of handsets from the company have made an appearance on the Geekbench database with model number I2126. Based on the model number, the device appears to be the Indian variant of the iQoo Neo 6 series. Here is a detailed look at the iQoo I2126.

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To recall, the iQoo Neo 6 and iQoo Neo 6 SE were recently spotted on the IMEI database with model numbers I2124 and I2125, respectively. The present iQoo I2126 has managed to score 756 points in the single-core test and 2651 in the multi-core round. The Geekbench benchmarking website does not divulge much about the smartphone apart from the processor and operating system.

According to the database, the iQoo I2126 will fuel an octa-core Snapdragon processor integrated with Adreno 642L GPU. The processor has a codename lahaina and a peak frequency of 2.4GHz.Concluding from this, we can say that the upcoming iQoo Neo 6 series will power Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC under the hood.

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In addition, the portal mentions a 6GB RAM variant of the iQoo Neo 6 series. Although smartphones may arrive in other memory configurations as well. For software, the handsets will come pre-installed with the latest Android 12 OS.

At the time of writing, this is all we have about the iQoo I2126. However, now that the device is spotted in multiple certifications, we can expect more information to reveal soon.

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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G debuts alongside Galaxy A33 5G in India

Samsung has added two new smartphones to its A-series flagship. The latest Galaxy A73 5G is finally announced in India alongside the Galaxy A33 5G. Just like Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A23, the new devices are budget offerings. Here is what smartphones have stored for us.

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Galaxy A73 5G

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G features a 6.7-inch full-HD+ Infinity-O Super AMOLED+ display protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The panel offers a peak brightness of 800 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate. A 5,000 mAh battery keeps the screen lightened up with 25W fast charging support.

Under the helm, an octa-core processor based on Snapdragon 778G SoC fuels the Galaxy A73 5G paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. For software, the device comes pre-installed with Android 12 along with One UI 4.1 on top.



In the optics section, the selfies and video chats are operated by a 32 MP front camera. The rear camera unit is led by a 108 MP primary lens. Also, it supports optical image stabilization, Object Eraser, AI Photo Remaster, and Portrait Mode.

Galaxy A33 5G

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is identical to the Galaxy A73 in terms of battery and software. The handset features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The front panel houses a 13 MP camera lens.

Underneath, it powers Exynos 1280 chipset. On the rear side, there's a 48 MP quad rear camera setup. The other lenses include an 8 MP ultra-wide shooter, a 5 MP macro snapper, and a 2 MP sensor for depth.



In addition, the Galaxy A33 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. However, both Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A73 ship without a charger.

Availability and Price

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G arrives in Awesome Gray, Awesome Mint, and Awesome White color options. While the Galaxy A33 5G is available in Awesome Black, Awesome Blue, Awesome Peach, and Awesome White shades.

The pair is up for pre-orders through the company's official site, leading retail stores, and select online portals. However, the cost and availability of the devices are yet to be revealed.

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Redmi 10A with MediaTek Helio G25 SoC announced in China for ¥649

Xiaomi has introduced a new budget smartphone in the Chinese market— Redmi 10A. The smartphone is a successor of the Redmi 9A. The handset packs all the essential basic features that we expect from an affordable device.

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Redmi 10A Specifications and features

The Redmi 10A is built around a 6.53-inch LCD screen featuring a waterdrop notch display. The panel offers an HD+ resolution of 1600 × 720 pixels, a 400nits brightness, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It measures 164.9 × 77 × 9.0mm in dimensions and weighs 194 grams.

Under the hood, an octa-core processor based on MediaTek Helio G2 SoC fuels the Redmi 10A. For software, the phone comes pre-installed with Android 11 OS paired with MIUI 12.5 on top.

In the optics section, the Redmi 10A houses a 5MP front-facing camera. On the other side, there's a single 13 MP unit alongside an LED flash. To serve security, the phone has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.



A 5,000 mAh power cell keeps the system working with a 10W charging support over a micro-USB port. The connectivity options include Dual-SIM, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, AGPS, Beidou, a micro-SD card slot, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Availability and Price

The Redmi 10A is available in Black, Blue, and Silver color options. The smartphone arrives in three storage configurations of 4GB + 64GB, 4GB + 128GB, and 6GB + 128GB. The former model is priced at ¥649 (~₹7,740), while the latter two variants cost ¥799 (~₹9,500) and ¥899 (~₹10,720) respectively.

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Redmi Note 8T gets MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update in Europe

While MIUI 13 is in full swing, Xiaomi is still not done with the deployment of the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced version. The Redmi Note 8T is now receiving the Android 11 based edition of the customized skin. The smartphone was launched in November 2019 with Android 9.0 (Pie) out of the box.

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The latest MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for the Redmi Note 8T is rolling out in Europe, while other regions will follow soon. The package is bundled with the firmware version V12.5.4.0.RCXEUXM weighs about 2.6 GB to download.

Talking about changes, the skin does not inculcate any major additions. Although it does bring some features that are essential for a seamless performance. Fundamentally, the package emphasizes providing a fluid experience to elevate the performance of your device. You can refer to the official changelog below issued by the company:

Changelog

(MIUI 12.5 Enhanced)

• Swift performance. More life between the charges.


• Focused algorithms: Our new algorithms will dynamically allocate system resources based on specific scenes, ensuring a smooth experience on all models.


• Atomized memory: Ultra-fine memory management mechanism will make RAM usage more efficient.


• Liquid storage: New sensitive storage mechanisms will keep your system vibrant and responsive as time goes by.


• Smart balance: Core system improvements allow your device to make the best of the flagship hardware specs

As always, the OTA update is rolling out in stages. Therefore, it will take a while to reach all units. In the meantime, you can always track the update manually via Settings > About phone > Check for new updates.

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Realme GT Neo2 receives stable Android 12 update with Realme UI 3.0

Realme is swiftly deploying the latest Android 12 update to its eligible flagships. The next in line to get the Realme UI 3.0 based operating system is Realme GT Neo2. The smartphone was launched last year in September with Android 11 pre-installed.

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The fresh software update for the Realme GT Neo2 is rolling out in the Indian markets bundled with the firmware version RMX3370_11_C.04. Before updating, make sure that make sure your device is currently operating o the required version RMX3370_11_A.08.

Considering modifications, Realme has published a rich and impressive changelog that mentions a bundle of new features, improvements, and optimizations. After updating, your Realme GT Neo2 will be more secure and run smoother than ever.

Changelog

• New design
  
  
  
  • The all-new design, which emphasizes a sense of space, delivers a simple, clean and comfortable visual and interactive experience.
  
  
  • Revamps the page layout based on the principle of reducing visual noise and spacing out elements, and prioritizes information with different colors to
  
  
  • make key information stand out.
  
  
  • Redesigns icons using new materials to give more depth and a greater sense of space and texture to the icons.
  
  
  • Optimizes Quantum Animation Engine: Quantum Animation Engine 3.0 implements the concept of mass to make animations more lifelike and optimizes
  
  
  • more than 300 animations to bring a more natural user experience.
  
  
  • More creative Always-On Display: Adds realmeow and Portrait silhouette to let you freely express yourself.
  
  
  
  


• Convenience & efficiency
  
  
  
  • Adds “Background stream”: Apps in Background stream mode continue playing the audio of a video when you leave them or lock your phone.
  
  
  • FlexDrop is renamed Flexible Windows and is optimized.
  
  
  • Optimizes the method of switching floating windows between different sizes.
  
  
  • You can now drag a file from My Files or a photo from the Photos app to a floating window.
  
  
  
  


• Security and privacy
  
  
  
  • Privacy-related functions including Privacy protection, Passwords, and Emergency call can now all be found in Phone Manager.
  
  
  • Optimizes spam block rules: Adds a rule for blocking MMS messages.
  
  
  
  


• Performance
  
  
  
  • Adds Quick launch, a feature that detects the apps you use frequently and pre-loads them so you can open them quickly.
  
  
  • Adds a chart to display your battery usage.
  
  
  • Improves the responsiveness of turning on or off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, and NFC.
  
  
  
  


• Games
  
  
  
  • In team fight scenes, games run more smoothly at a stable frame rate.
  
  
  • Reduces the CPU load average and lowers the battery usage.
  
  
  
  


• Camera
  
  
  
  • You can now decide which camera modes are displayed on the menu bar and in what order they are displayed.
  
  
  • You can now drag the zoom slider to zoom in or out smoothly when shooting a video using the rear camera.
  
  
  
  


• System
  
  
  
  • Optimizes the auto-brightness algorithm to adapt screen brightness to more scenes for a comfortable screen reading experience.
  
  
  
  


• Accessibility
  
  
  
  • Optimizes accessibility:
  
  
  • Adds visuals to text instructions for an intuitive understanding of accessibility functions.
  
  
  • Optimizes categorization of functions by grouping them into vision, hearing, interactive actions, and general.
  
  
  • TalkBack supports more system apps including Photos, Phones, Mail, and Calendar.
  
  
  
  

The OTA update is rolling out in batches, making it take a while to reach all units. You can visit Settings > Software update to navigate the build manually.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G and Galaxy Fold are receiving the latest One UI 4.1 update

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G, launched in 2020 was the first Fan Edition device in the Galaxy S lineup. It came with all the flagship features like the Galaxy S20 series but at a lower cost. The device became people's favorite in a very short time and is still considered one of the best all-round you can find in the segment. On the other hand, the Galaxy Fold was the first foldable smartphone by Samsung. It was also appreciated by many in the industry and after its launch, Samsung has just improved the foldable smartphones.

Both of these devices are two years old now, and still receiving the latest updates from Samsung. Both of these devices might receive a couple of major Android updates in the future making them valuable options even after two years of launch. Recently both the devices have started receiving the latest One Ui 4.1 update in various regions.

One UI 4.1 update

The update on the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE carries the firmware version G781BXXU4FVC and the latest March 2022 security patch. The major changes from the updates are the fix for the Game Optimization service and other new features like Smart Widget and Expanded RAM Plus. There are many other optimizations and bug fixes included in the latest update. The update is live in Europe now and is only available for the 5G variants of the device. The 4G variant still has to wait a little longer.



The update on the Galaxy Fold carries the firmware version F90xxXXU6VCE and is life in France and United Kingdom for now. The 4G variant of the device is receiving the update in France currently, while the 5G variant is receiving the latest One UI 4.1 in the United Kingdom.

If you hold a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G or Galaxy Fold 4G or 5G in the respective regions mentioned above, you might soon receive the update notification. You can also check for the update manually by navigating to Settings >> Software update. More regions will receive the update in the coming weeks.

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Poco X4 Pro 5G with Snapdragon 695 SoC launched in India for ₹18,999

Xiaomi officially launched the Poco X4 Pro 5G smartphone in India today. The device arrives as a successor to the Poco X3 Pro. As expected, it brings upgrades in all aspects, including hardware and camera. Let's take a detailed look at the device's specifications and price.

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The Poco X4 Pro 5G is built around a 6.67 FHD+ AMOLED display with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The panel offers a 120Hz refresh rate, 1200nits peak brightness, DCI-P3 color gamut, and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. It measures 164.19 x 76.1 x 8.12mm in dimensions and weighs 205 grams.

Under the hood, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC integrated with Adreno 619 GPU fuels the Poco X4 Pro 5G. The device is available in three storage configurations of up to 128 GB paired with 8 GB RAM. For software, it boosts Android 11 out of the box tossed with MIUI 13 on top.

For shooting purposes, the Poco X4 Pro 5G houses a 16 MP front-facing camera for selfies and video chats. On the rear side, there's a triple camera setup led by a 64 MP primary unit. Accompanying this are an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2 MP shooter.



A 5,000mAh battery keeps the system working with 67W fast charging support over a USB Type-C port. For security, there's a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The other specifications include 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, an IR blaster, a 3.5mm audio jack, and dual stereo speakers.

Availability and Price

The Poco F4 Pro 5G is available in Yellow, Laser Black, and Laser Blue color options. It will go on sale from April 5th via Flipkart at the following prices:

• 6GB RAM + 64GB: ₹18,999


• 6GB RAM + 128GB: ₹19,999


• 8GB RAM + 128GB: ₹21,999

As far as introductory offers are concerned, the HDFC Bank card owners will get a flat discount of ₹1,000.

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Realme Q3 Pro starts receiving the new Realme UI 3.0

Realme UI is Realme's own skin for Android. It provides a list of features to the realme devices making them a solid competitor in the market. Realme announced the latest version of their UI, the Realme UI 3.0 last year in October. Realme has started pushing its latest UI to many of its devices, the UI is based on the latest version of Android, Android 12.

Recently, the Realme Q3 Pro became one of the devices to receive the Realme UI 3.0. The device is an excellent offering in the budget segment with features like a Super AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. It came with the MediaTek Dimensity 1100 5G processor based on 6nm architecture coupled with the Mali-G77 MC9 GPU. Features like this and the latest Realme UI 3.0 makes it a good value for money device.

Realme UI 3.0

The latest Realme UI 3.0 update on the device arrives with the build number RMX2205_11_C.06 and Android 12 on board. Android 12 means all the latest and greatest from the Android operating system. However, Realme UI adds its elements so, it won't be too much similar to the latest Android version in terms of visual changes. It will bring the new three-dimensional icons to the UI which looks amazing and makes the icons more dynamic.

Realme has also made improvements in the animations for the entire UI with its new Quantum animation engine 3.0. The new UI has also optimized the already existing Smart sidebar and screen sharing. There are many more changes in the new UI, you can check them in the changelog provided below.

Changelog:

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  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
  
  
  
  


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  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
  
  
  
  


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  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
  
  
  
  


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  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 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
  
  
  
  


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  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
  
  
  
  


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  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
  
  
  
  


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  Syst

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


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  【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 new update will be rolled out in batches, which means only fewer devices will receive the update for now. Update your device to the required version so you can receive the Realme UI 3.0 update notification. The update will be rolled out randomly to a limited number of users today and will roll out to a wider audience within a few days after ensuring there are no critical bugs.

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OnePlus 10R tipped to power Dimensity 8100 SoC, full specifications leaked!

Just like the OnePlus 9R, the successor device will also be an affordable offering with some limited specs from the OnePlus 10 series. The OnePlus 10R is the much-anticipated device that is suggested to debut in the second half of the year. Meanwhile, the entire specifications of the smartphone have managed to leak. Here's is what the OnePlus 10R might pack.

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According to the leaksters, the OnePlus 10R will feature a 6.7-inch E4 AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and a layer of Gorilla Glass protection. The panel is said to support HDR10+ content and a 120Hz screen refresh rate.

Under the hood, a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor may power the OnePlus 10R paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. For software, the handset is tipped to boost Android 12 along with OxygenOS 12 on top.

Moreover, the OnePlus 10R is suggested to house a 16 MP camera for selfies and video calls. On the other side, it can carry a triple rear camera island consisting of a 50MP primary unit, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro snapper.

In addition, a 4,500 mAh power cell could back up the device with a 150W fast charging support. Just like Realme GT Neo 3, the OnePlus 10R is also likely to arrive in a 5,000 mAh version that will have an 80W fast charging technology.

Furthermore, the smartphone will have a stereo speaker setup onboard with Dolby Atmos audio, Hi-Res audio support, and NFC. Unfortunately, the OnePlus 10R may miss the iconic alert slider function and the headphone jack

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