Mi 10 vs OnePlus 8: Price in India, Specifications Compared

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Mi 10 and OnePlus 8 are powered by the same Snapdragon 865 SoC
Mi 10 comes with a larger 4,780mAh battery
OnePlus 8 does not have wireless charging but the Mi 10 does

Xiaomi just launched the Mi 10 5G in India after its arrival in the Chinese market three months ago. The phone comes in two storage models, as well as two colour options. Being a flagship phone from the company, the Mi 10 is powered by the Snapdragon 865. Interestingly, the recently launched OnePlus 8 also carries the same processor and costs slightly less than the Mi 10. So, let’s compare the Mi 10 5G with the OnePlus 8 to see just what sets them apart.

Mi 10 vs OnePlus 8: Price

The Mi 10 5G by Xiaomi is available in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage options. The 128GB variant is priced at Rs. 49,999 while the 256GB option comes in at Rs. 54,999. Both variants are available in Coral Green and Twilight Grey colour options. The sale date for the Mi 10 has not been announced as of yet.

On the other hand, the OnePlus 8 comes in three variants. The 6GB RAM and 128GB storage option is priced at Rs. 41,999, the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 44,999, while the top variant with 12GB RAM + 256GB storage is priced at Rs. 49,999. The sale date is May 11 and the Oneplus 8 will come in Onyx Black and Glacial Green colour options.

Mi 10 vs OnePlus 8: Specifications

The dual-SIM (Nano) Xiaomi Mi 10 runs MIUI 11 based on Android while the OnePlus 8 runs OxygenOS on top of Android 10. The Mi 10 comes with a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,340 pixels) 3D curved E3 AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. In contrast, the OnePlus 8 packs a 6.55-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) Fluid AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The Mi 10 and the OnePlus 8 are powered by Snapdragon 865 SoC and while the Mi 10 comes with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, the OnePlus 8 goes up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM.

Also see: Xiaomi MI Band 5 image leaked online

In terms of cameras, the Xiaomi phone has a quad rear camera setup while the OnePlus phone has a triple rear camera setup. The sensors on the back of the Mi 10 include a 108-megapixel primary sensor with a seven-piece lens and optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 13-megapixel sensor with a wide-angle f/2.4 lens that has a 123-degree field of view, and a pair of 2-megapixel cameras with f/2.4 lenses. On the front is a 20-megapixel camera sensor. The OnePlus 8, on the other hand, has 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor with an f/1.75 lens, a 16-megapixel sensor with an f/2.2 lens, and a 2-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 macro lens on the back. For selfies, you get a 16-megapixel Sony IMX471 sensor. Both phones have a hole-punch design for the selfie camera.

Both the Mi 10 and the OnePlus 8 come with 128GB and 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage and neither of them is expandable. For connectivity, the Mi 10 has 5G support, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port for charging. Connectivity options on the OnePlus 8 are the same as the Mi 10 and both phones have in-display fingerprint sensors. The Xiaomi phone has a 4,780mAh battery with support for 30W fast wired and wireless charging as well as 10W reverse wireless charging. In contrast, the OnePlus phone packs a 4,300mAh battery that supports Warp Charge 30T which means 30W fast charging. But, the OnePlus 8 does not have wireless charging.

MIUI 12 Global Launch Expected on May 19

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MIUI 12 brings many changes and improvements
It is expected to launch globally, along with rollout details, on May 19
MIUI shared a cryptic message on Twitter which was decoded by fans

MIUI 12 was unveiled late last month by Xiaomi in China alongside Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition aka Mi 10 Youth Edition. MIUI is the Android-based custom operating system used by the Chinese company for its smartphones, and it is now getting its 12th iteration. However, at the launch event, the company did not share all the details of the rollout, but now, through a cryptic Twitter post on the MIUI account, Xiaomi has revealed that MIUI 12 may be launched for global markets on May 19 and the company is expected to announce the global rollout schedule for the new version on this date.

The tweet shared by the MIUI account includes a puzzle, which as per the account, reveals an important day for MIUI 12. As decoded, the final equation shows the number 19, which is believed to be indicating to May 19 and that it might be the day of the global launch of MIUI 12. It is expected that the company will share details about the global rollout of the new MIUI version with a timeline for when each phone will get the update. Xiaomi first unveiled MIUI 12 during the launch of the Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition and at the time, it was said that MIUI 12 will be made available starting late June.
Also see: Xiaomi MI Band 5 image leaked online
The company also shared a list of phones that will receive the update in the first and second batch in China. Phones like the Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10, Mi 10 Youth Edition, Mi 9 Pro 5G, Mi 9, and others are included in the first batch while the Mi MIX 3, Mi MIX 2S, Mi CC9 series, Mi 9 SE, Mi 8 series, and others are part of the second batch. The full list can be found in our MIUI 12 update rollout report.

Google Lens will now allow users to copy and paste handwritten notes to computer

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Google Lens has introduced a new feature that would allow users to copy handwritten texts from phone to computer.
Google is rolling out the new feature today for its Android and iOS users.
To avail the feature, you should have the updated Google Lens app or the Google App on iOS

Google Lens has introduced a new feature that would allow users to copy handwritten texts from phone to computer. Google is rolling out the new feature today for its Android and iOS users. But there is a catch if you have bad writing you might never get to use the feature as it only works if the handwriting is neat and readable.

To avail the feature, you should have the updated Google Lens app or the Google App on iOS, where the Google Lens is available on the search bar. Android users can also use Google Chrome to access Lens. You should be logged to your Google accounts on all the devices. For instance, if you are connecting your phone to the computer, to transfer the handwritten notes, both your phone and computer should have you logged in.

Here is how you can copy handwritten texts to computer

— For instance, if you have a few notes written on a piece of paper, just open Google Lens and point the camera at your handwritten text.

—When the camera detects the text, highlight in on your phone screen and select the option “copy to computer” to paste it on another signed-in device with Chrome.

—This is the easiest way to copy something from your phone to a laptop without having to type the entire thing.

This could be a really useful tool for college students as it is the easiest way for them to convert their handwritten notes into well-informed pieces using the Google Lens. For working professionals, who take notes during meetings can also use this tool to send the minutes of the meetings without having to type the entire thing again. However, having neat and readable handwriting is very important for people who want to use this tool. If your handwriting is bad, even Google will not be able to copy your stuff without typos.

Apart from the text to computer feature, Google Lens got another feature that would allow users to learn new words and how to pronounce them. You can highlight the words that are difficult to pronounce using the Lens and tap the Listen button to hear the pronunciation. Google Lens has Spanish, Chinese, and more than 100 other languages in store.

Another important feature that Google rolled out will allow users to learn new phases. If you come across a word that you don’t understand, Google Lens can help you understand it. With in-line Google Search results, you can also select phrases that you understand to learn more. Google Lens is available in the Google app for iPhone users and the Google Lens app for Android users.

Xiaomi Mi 30W Wireless Charger With Built-in Cooling Fan Launched in India

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Mi 30W Wireless Charger carries a regular price of Rs. 2,299
The charger will be available through Mi.com in the country.
Mi 30W Wireless Charger offers up to 30W wireless charging.

Xiaomi has launched a Mi 30W Wireless Charger in India alongside the anticipated Mi 10 5G phone. The new wireless charger by the Chinese company offers up to 30W wireless charging, and is based on Qi standard. It also has a built-in cooling fan to reduce heat. The Mi 30W Wireless Charger competes against the OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger that Xiaomi arch-rival launched last month. Xiaomi also has the 10,000mAh Mi Wireless Power Bank as its another wireless charging accessory for the Mi 10 5G users in the country.

Mi 30W Wireless Charger price in India, availability details:
The Mi 30W Wireless Charger price in India is set at Rs. 2,299. However, the charger is available at a special pre-order price of Rs. 1,999. It will go on sale through the Mi.com site from May 18. The charger was initially showcased in China back in September last year.

Xiaomi is taking on OnePlus by bringing the Mi 30W Wireless Charger to India. To recall, the OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger was launched at Rs. 3,990 last month. It is, however, yet to be available for purchase in the country.

In March, Xiaomi launched the 10,000mAh Mi Wireless Power Bank at a price tag of Rs. 2,499. The wireless power bank provides up to 18W charging support.

Mi 30W Wireless Charger specifications, features:
The Mi 30W Wireless Charger comes with the cooling fan that helps reduce heat while inductively charging a supported device. There is a vertical air duct design that blows the air directly to the connected phone and improves heat dissipation. The Mi 30W Wireless Charger is also based on universally-accepted Qi standard. This means that apart from the Mi 10 5G, it can charge wireless charging-supported phones from companies such as Apple and Samsung. The charger also provides up to 30W wireless charging. However, there is standard 10W wireless charging for non-Xiaomi devices.

Reliance Jio vs Airtel vs Vodafone: Prepaid plans offering 56GB per month

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Vodafone Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone prepaid plans offering as much as 2GB per day.
Jio has two plans such as Rs 249, Rs 444 under Rs 500 that offer 2GB data per day.
Airtel has three plans that offer 2GB data per day such as Rs 298, Rs 349, Rs 449.

The telecom giants Vodafone, Reliance Jio, and Airtel have a bevy of prepaid plans to choose from. While some plans cater to the needs of users who only use their phones for calling, the other plans provide great data benefits. At a time like this when the entire world is under lockdown, people are relying more on their phones for entertainment and also for doing their professional.In such scenarios, your wifi connection at home might not work best always due to the number of devices attached to it. So what you would really need to keep the ball rolling is a data connection.

In today’s article, we would focus on Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone prepaid plans offering as much as 2GB per day. So have a look at the range of plans by the telcos.

Vodafone:

Vodafone at this point in time is offering the maximum benefits to its users. To up its game, Vodafone had earlier introduced a double data plan that offered 3GB data per day but recently Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone prepaid plans offering as much as 2GB per day.
So the plans that offered 2GB data per day initially are Rs 299, Rs 449 but now due to double data offer, these plans offer 4GB data per day. The Rs 299 comes along with 100 SMSes, unlimited calling to all networks and a free subscription to streaming apps such as Vodafone play and Zee5. The plan can go on up to 28 days.
Whereas Rs 449 plan offers 4GB data per day along with with the usual calling benefits but has a better validity of 56 days

Reliance Jio:

Jio also has great set of plans offering 2GB data per day. Jio has two plans such as Rs 249, Rs 444 under Rs 500 that offer 2GB data per day.The Rs 249 is the most pocket-friendly in the entire line-up of prepaid plans. As it comes along with unlimited Jio-to-Jio calling and a free subscription to Jio apps, apart from daily 3GB data. The plan is valid for 28 days.The Rs 444 plan has similar benefits to offer along with Jio to Jio Unlimited, Jio to Non-Jio FUP of 2,000 minutes but has a validity of 56 days.

Airtel:

Airtel has three plans that offer 2GB data per day such as Rs 298, Rs 349, Rs 449. The Rs 349 prepaid plan comes with 2GB data per day, unlimited calls, and 100 SMSes per day. It has a validity of 28 days. The Rs 449 plan, on the other hand, has similar things to offer but has a validity of 56 days.

Honor 9X Pro Launching in India on May 12 With Kirin 810 SoC, AppGallery: Report

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Honor 9X Pro could launch in India on May 12
It will reportedly be sold via Flipkart
It could be priced between Rs, 15,000 and Rs. 20,000

Honor 9X Pro will reportedly launch in India on May 12. The phone is said to become available via Flipkart, and be priced between Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 20,000 in the country. The Honor phone’ global variant was launched in February, after which it is now coming to India. It is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 810 SoC and spoHonor 9X Prorts a notch-less display and pop-up selfie camera. As the phone doesn’t include Google Mobile Services and Play Store, it will cone pre-loaded with Huawei AppGallery for the consumers’ app needs.The Honor 9X Pro will debut in India on the upcoming Tuesday, IANS said citing sources familiar with the matter. Although Honor India has not confirmed a launch date for the phone, it posted a tweet on Thursday suggesting that the phone may be coming to India soon. It shared an image with Kirin 810 processor, indicating that the phone is indeed going to be the Honor 9X Pro.Honor 9X Pro became available in several countries like France, Germany, Egypt, and Malaysia in March after its launch in February. It was priced at EUR 249 (roughly Rs. 20,300) at launch.Honor 9X Pro specifications
Honor 9X Pro runs on Android 9-based EMUI 9.1. It has a 6.59-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,340 pixels) display. The Honor phone is powered by Kirin 810 SoC, coupled with 6GB RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. You can expand the storage using a microSD card, up to 512GB.It packs triple cameras at the back with a 48-megapixel primary shooter, an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It also has a 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera.

Honor 9X pro packs a 4,000mAh battery and features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor as well. Connectivity options include USB Type-C Port, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more.

Samsung Galaxy S21 camera specs leak, tipped to feature a 150MP penta camera set-up

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Samsung Galaxy S21 could come with a 150-megapixel primary lens
The phone is tipped to feature a penta camera set-up
There could also be an in-display camera on the front

Despite having launched the Galaxy S20 only a few months back, and not even being close to getting the Galaxy Note 20 out of the way, South Korean tech major Samsung has already started making grand plans for its next year’s flagship series, the Galaxy S21.

As per a report by SamMobile, Samsung is planning major upgrades for the Galaxy S21 phones, with the biggest upgrades being reserved for the camera setup of the next-generation flagship. The upgrades are reported to be for fixing issues faced by the Galaxy S20 Ultra devices. The company is reportedly planning to do away with the laser autofocus, and instead go all in for Optical Image Stabilisation.

Currently, Samsung is still in the process of deciding on how to go about this, and as such is testing two models, of which one has OIS for the main, telephoto and selfie cameras, while other has OIS for main, telephotos and wide-angle cameras.

The report also talks about the specifications of the camera set-up, with the phone expected to get a 150-megapixel main sensor, a 64-megapixel telephoto sensor, a 16-megapixel wide-angle sensor sat next to a 12-megapixel macro sensor.

Upgrades will also be seen on the front camera of the device, with the company reportedly planning to introduce an in-display selfie camera in the Galaxy S21. Interestingly, for the front also Samsung is two configurations, with one of them being a 48-megapixel sensor while the other a more modest 12-megapixel sensor, but with OIS.

But a word of caution before we get too excited. The contents of the new report still fall firmly under the realm of speculation, rather than being actual leaks. And it may remain so until the company has finally launched the Galaxy Note 20 in a few month’s time. It is only after that we can expect some concrete information about the Galaxy S21 to start emerging on the web. So till then, it’ll be prudent to take information such as the one shared in this report with a pinch of salt.

Apple TV 4K (2020) Tipped to Launch Very Soon, Specifications Leak

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Apple TV 4K upgrade has been in the rumours for some time
New model would come in 64GB and 128GB storage options
Apple TV 4K (2020) may offer performance improvements over existing model

Apple TV 4K upgrade has been in the rumour mill for some time. But while the Cupertino giant has maintained silence so far, a tipster has now claimed that the new Apple TV 4K (2020) model is ready to ship and can go live soon. The new Apple TV offering is speculated to come in 64GB and 128GB of onboard storage options. It is also likely to have a new processor. Additionally, Apple is expected to unveil its new tvOS variant at WWDC 2020 next month that would even enhance the experience on the new Apple TV 4K model.

The new Apple TV 4K with the A12X Bionic chip has been under development with a codename Neptune T1125 and is set to debut soon, tweets Jon Prosser. The A12X chip debuted on the first-generation 11-inch iPad Pro back in October 2018. However, the existing Apple TV 4K model has the A10X chip.

Prosser in his tweet has also underlined that the Apple TV 4K (2020) model will come in 64GB and 128GB of storage options. This is in line with a recent rumour suggesting a storage upgrade in the Apple TV family.

iPhone 12 Tipped to Come With Sub-6GHz 5G, iPhone 12 Pro and Max With mmWave 5G Technology: Report

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iPhone 12 phones are rumoured to come with sub-6GHz 5G technology
iPhone 12 Pro is tipped to come with mmWave 5G technology
Apple has not confirmed these developments

iPhone 12 series has been in the news for quite some time and it is speculated that Apple will launch the phones later this year. But as we are still awaiting the confirmation about the phones from the Cupertino-based company, several reports have indicated that the new iPhone series will pack A14 Bionic SoC along with 5G connectivity. Now, a notable tipster has claimed that the rumoured 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch variants of iPhone 12 will likely only support sub-6GHz 5G connectivity. It was also added that the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro and the 6.7-inch iPhone Pro Max will support both sub-6GHz 5G and mmWave 5G technology.

The latest leaks were highlighted by the notable tipster and tech analyst Jon Prosser who last week had also tipped the alleged prices of the four rumoured iPhone 12 variants. Prosser indicated since the 6.1-inch variant of iPhone 12 is not using the high-end mmWave 5G technology, therefore, making the phone cost only $50 (Rs. 3,790) more than the iPhone 11 with the same screen size.

To put this in perspective, there are mainly two types of 5G technology that are widely adopted. These are the mmWave 5G technology that offers higher speeds while its rival sub-6GHz technology is more commonly used. Since 5G technology has not come to India yet, customers here planning to buy the new iPhone 12 will not be affected.

However, as noted by Techradar, popular network carrier Verizon in the US uses mmWave 5G technology, therefore, the vanilla iPhone 12 will not work with this 5G connectivity on that network. The report also states in the UK for instance, no network carrier uses mmWave 5G technology, hence, it won’t affect customers planning to buy the vanilla iPhone 12.

But since the rumoured 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro and 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max, support both sub-6GHz 5G and mmWave 5G technology, customer planning to buy the Pro variants won’t face any problems in terms of 5G connectivity.

Nokia 6.3 With Quad Rear Cameras, Qualcomm SoC, 3GB RAM Tipped, Likely to Launch in Q3 2020

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Nokia 6.3 is tipped to come with 64GB storage
The phone is also rumoured to cost EUR 249 (roughly Rs. 20,400)
HMD Global is yet to confirm the launch of Nokia 6.3

Nokia 6.3 is reported to be the next mid-range smartphone by the Nokia-brand licensee, HMD Global. According to a report, the phone will succeed the Nokia 6.2 that was launched last year and sit right above Nokia 5.3 which was unveiled in March this year. It was also tipped that the rumoured Nokia 6.3 will pack Zeiss-branded quad rear camera setup along with a Qualcomm processor coupled with 3GB RAM. The phone is expected to come out in the third quarter of 2020. At the moment, HMD Global has not confirmed the development, therefore, it is advised to take the information with a pinch of salt.As per the report by NokiaPowerUser, the Nokia 6.3 is said to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 670/675 SoC. The phone is also tipped to pack Zeiss-branded rear cameras, however, the camera details remain unclear. The report citing a source also hinted that the phone will likely pack a 16-megapixel front camera. It was further noted that the base 3GB RAM + 64GB variant of Nokia 6.3 will cost EUR 249 (roughly Rs. 20,400).As the name suggests, the Nokia 6.3 will succeed the Nokia 6.2 that was launched in September 2019. To recall, the Nokia 6.2 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC coupled with up to 3GB RAM. In terms of the camera, Nokia 6.2 comes with triple rear cameras and there’s an 8-megapixel camera on the front panel. The phone was launched in India in October 2019 for Rs. 15,999 (4GB + 64GB storage variant).The report also added the Nokia 6.3 will sit right above the Nokia 5.3 that was launched in March this year. Nokia 5.3 comes with a quad rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel main camera. The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC coupled with 3GB RAM. Nokia 5.3 also has an 8-megapixel front camera.