Week 49 in review: Xiaomi 13, Tecno Phantom X2, official iQOO 11, Realme 10 Pro overall
It was a big week for mobile as Xiaomi, Tecno, iQOO and Realme held big events. Tecno announced the Phantom X2 series along with the X2 and X2 Pro. Both have Dimensity 9000 chipsets and 6.9-inch AMOLED displays. The Phantom X2 Pro features a unique pop-up portrait camera with a large 1/2.7-inch type sensor and bright f/1.5 lens. The X2 series will go on sale in the coming weeks. We only have prices for Saudi Arabia at the moment; the Phantom X2 costs SAR2,700 ($720/€685/₹59,000), while the Phantom X2 costs SAR3,500 ($930/€885/₹76,700).
Vivo’s iQOO sub-brand has announced the iQOO 11 and iQOO 11 Pro. The pair bring the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, new faster UFS 4.0 storage standard, 144Hz-capable AMOLED E6 displays and triple-camera systems – the iQOO 11 has a 50MP Samsung GN5 wide camera, while the Pro has a 50MP IMX866 main camera. On the battery side, the 11 brings a 5,000mAh pack with 120W charging, while the Pro has a 4,700mAh battery with 200W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. iQOO 11 is available in China but is also going global, starting with Malaysia and Thailand, then India, while iQOO 11 Pro is currently only in China.
Speaking of global, the Realme 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ have both become available outside of China. Realme 10 Pro will start at $319 in its 8/128GB version, while Realme 10 Pro+ is priced at $379 for the same combination of RAM and storage. Both devices come in Dark Matter Black, Nebula Blue, and Hyperspace gradient colors. Open sales begin December 14 for the 10 Pro+ and December 16 for the 10 Pro.
Xiaomi’s Series 13 went official on Sunday. The Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro are for China at the moment, but hopefully they will go global as well. Both have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The Xiaomi 13 Pro has a 6.73-inch 3200x1440px 120Hz display and a 4820mAh battery with 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. As for the camera, the Pro has a 50MP 1-inch IMX989-type main camera, a 50MP 14mm ultra-wide camera, and a 75mm f/2.0 zoom camera. The Xiaomi 13 has a 6.36 inch 2400x1080px 120Hz display and a 4500mAh battery with 67W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. Its camera system isn’t quite as robust, with a 50MP IMX800 main camera, a 15mm ultrawide, and the same 75mm zoom.
It’s not just phones getting new toys to play with.
The two phones are nearly identical aside from the rear cameras – both use the same chipset, same 6.8″ 120Hz display and a 5,160mAh battery with 45W fast charging.
Check out OnePlus’ next flagship in its Volcanic Black and Forest Emerald colors.
The 13 Ultra will retain the 1-inch Sony IMX989 module from the 12S Ultra.
Users are requested to pay 999 CNY ($142) in advance for an unadvertised phone.
Yes, the launch is on Sunday.
The iQOO 11 is going global, the iQOO 11 Pro is currently only in China.
Realme 10 Pro will start at $319 in its 8/128 GB version while Realme 10 Pro+ is priced at $379.
The “Discover Samsung” event is your last chance to order something and receive it before December 24th.
Google Felix is believed to be the long-awaited Pixel Fold.
Yes, not the other way around, which would make more sense. It’s possible that the rumors turned things around, of course.
It’s much more premium than its first laptop, the MegaBook T1. It is made from a magnesium alloy and is equipped with a rich selection of ports.
Version 4.0 already launched with Realme 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ in China, now phones and skin are ready to go global.
It is currently only available in China.
We’ve already seen what the X2 Pro can do, now we turn our attention to the vanilla model – it’s essentially the same except the camera hardware and price have been reduced.
The milestone comes after eight years of sales for the series.
Check out the next Google foldable phone that’s slated to launch in May 2023.
Available worldwide early next year.
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We’re looking at a main + ultrawide + 2MP rear combo.
It should come with the SoC Helio G35.
The most affordable member of the Realme 10 Pro series offers a flat LCD screen, Snapdragon 695 and 33W charging.
Full charges of less than ten minutes might become a thing sooner than you think.
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