Qualcomm has presented the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (SM4450) Mobile Platform – the first 4 nm chip in the Snapdragon 4 series. It also happens to be the first to employ the 3GPP Release 16 version of 5G. The CPU comprises two 2.2GHz performance cores and six 2.0GHz efficiency cores. Compared to the first generation of the chipset, the second one boosts performance by 10%. The Adreno GPU has not been detailed, yet, suffice the fact that it supports FHD+ displays with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The new mobile platform supports LPDDR5X RAM clocked at 3200 MHz and UFS 3.1 2-lane storage.
The dual ISP of the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 supports FHD at 60 fps video recording, EIS, and improved noise reduction for videos thanks to a new feature called Multi-Camera Temporal Filtering. With this chip, manufacturers can use a single 108MP camera, up to a 32MP single unit with Zero Shutter Lag, or two 16MP units. Quick Charge 4+ for battery charging and USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity is supported as well. The mobile platform uses a X61 modem with 4×4 MIMO for 900 Mbps upload and 2.5Gbps download speeds. Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX for audio are also supported. Xiaomi, Redmi, and Vivo will be the first brands to launch smartphones with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 mobile platform in the second half of this year.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R a.k.a. Xiaomi 23076RA4BC has appeared on the website of China Telecom available in Midnight Black, Time Blue, and Sky Fantasy colors. This device happens to be the first available on the market based on the new Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. There are 4GB/6GB/8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 128GB/256GB of UFS 3.1 storage available on board. The model is powered by a 5000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging…
28 June 2023
Vivo X90s has been launched in China. It resembles a lot the vanilla Vivo X90 sharing lots in common, including the 3D curved 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a QHD+ resolution (1260 x 2800 px), a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, and 10-bit gray depth support. Each has a 32MP selfie camera residing in a punch hole in the top-center of the display with an f/2.5 aperture, 24 mm focal length equivalent, and 4K…
28 June 2023
Xiaomi Civi 3 has been just unveiled in China. The smartphone features a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with ultra-thin bezels and two front cameras residing in an oval-shaped punch hole. The model is very compact and is only 71.7 mm wide. It has a 7.56 mm waistline and weighs only 173.5 g. Despite its compact body and thin profile, the device packs a 4500 mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. The display has an…
25 May 2023
In addition to the iQOO Neo 8 and iQOO Neo 8 Pro, Vivo introduced the iQOO Pad which is almost entirely identical to the Viovo Pad2 which debuted a month ago. Based on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, it has 8GB/12GB of LPDRR5 RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The chipset is aided by a 14442 sq.mm cooling system. The 6.59 mm-thin body houses a 10000 mAh battery with 44W fast charging support. The front is…
23 May 2023
Vivo has just introduced the iQOO Neo 8 Pro and the iQOO Neo 8 in China. The vanilla model is based on a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset paired with 12GB/16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB/512GB of built-in UFS 3.1 storage that cannot be expanded. A 5000 mAh battery keeps the lights on and supports 120W fast charging. The front of the smartphone features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels. It…
23 May 2023
Vivo has launched the iQOO Z7s 5G. This smartphone has a 6.38-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution, a 1300 peak brightness, and a 90Hz refresh rate. There’s an in-display fingerprint sensor as well as a punch hole for the 16MP selfie camera. The main shooter uses a 64MP Samsung SK5GW3 sensor with a 6-element lens, OIS, and an f/1.79 aperture. It is aided by a depth sensor. The device is powered by a 4500 mAh…
22 May 2023
Xiaomi CIVI 3’s design has just been unveiled. With the CIVI sub-brand, Xiaomi is creating a special niche of trendy smartphone design. Xiaomi and global trend forecasting agency WGSN created the Twin Colors theme for the CIVI 3 which adopts a dual-tone rear shell design with gentle curves on the sides. The upper half of the body is a lighter shade of the main color and the lower half is a darker one. The available…
22 May 2023
Vivo S17e was launched in China today featuring a MediaTek Dimenity 7200 chipset under its hood. The SoC houses a 2.8GHz octa-core CPU and a quad-core Mali-G610 GPU. It is paired with 8GB/12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB/256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The device is powered by a 4600 mAh battery with 66W fast charging support. Vivo S17e is built around a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 3D curvature, an FHD+ resolution, HDR…
15 May 2023
Vivo Pad2 was the last device unveiled at Vivo’s press conference. The tablet is built around a 12.1-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2880 x 1800 pixels and a 144Hz refresh rate. The immersive experience with the tablet will also be guaranteed by the quad speakers with Golden Ear tuning. A massive 10000 mAh battery keeps the lights on and supports 44W fast charging. The camera department includes an 8MP selfie…
21 April 2023
Vivo X Flip was unveiled along with the Vivo X Fold2 as the brand’s first clamshell smartphone. On the outside, there’s a 3-inch AMOLED display that’s fully functional and operates with a number of apps, support for many more is to come. The inner AMOLED display has a 6.74-inch diagonal size, an FHD+ resolution, and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate thanks to its LTPO backplane. The X Flip has a side-mounted fingerprint…
21 April 2023
Vivo has presented in China the second generation of its X Fold lineup. The Vivo X Fold2 introduces a new droplet-style hinge system. Compared to last year’s Vivo X Fold and X Fold+, it is lighter by 33 g and more durable. Moreover, the smartphone becomes 2 mm thinner. The cover display uses a 6.53-inch AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It incorporates a fingerprint…
21 April 2023
In addition to the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Xiaomi today unveiled the Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro. Both models run on MIUI 14 based on Android 13 and are available in blue, black, and beige colors. There’s a second-generation pen compatible with the tablets as well as a new magnetic board – both are optional accessories, subject to a separate purchase. Xiaomi Pad 6 is built around an 11-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2880 x…
18 April 2023
After the announcement of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Lei Jun took the stage to do a recap of the specifications and announce the pricing of the model. Without further ado, here it is: 12GB+256GB = CNY 5999 16GB+512GB = CNY 6499 16GB+1TB = CNY 7299
18 April 2023
Xiaomi 13 Ultra is finally official. In addition to the IP68 rating which was already confirmed, Xiaomi also announced an anti-bacterial coating. The rear shell is leather-wrapped in olive green, black, and white colors. The available colors beautifully correspond to the metal ring in copper or silver color (depending on the body color) that surrounds the big circular camera island. The camera island comprises an…
18 April 2023
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