Get Ready for GTA 6
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Rockstar Games, a division of Take-Two Interactive Software, might announce the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI game as early as this week
The trailer for the GTA VI will be released next month to celebrate Rockstar’s 25th anniversary.
The game will have at least two protagonists, one man and one woman.
It’s also expected to be located in a new version of Vice City, loosely based on Miami.
GTA V, has sold more than 185 million copies and is the second-best-selling video game of all time, behind Minecraft
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Rockstar Games, a division of Take-Two Interactive Software, might announce the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI game as early as this week
The trailer for the GTA VI will be released next month to celebrate Rockstar’s 25th anniversary.
The game will have at least two protagonists, one man and one woman.
It’s also expected to be located in a new version of Vice City, loosely based on Miami.
GTA V, has sold more than 185 million copies and is the second-best-selling video game of all time, behind Minecraft
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Nothing Condom incoming ? 👀
Carl Pei on Twitter announced that " Something 'naughty' coming next week"
Nothing smartphone was recently released in July. Nothing Ear (3) is slated to launch in January 2024
Cheap CMF products have already been launched
Carl Pei even made Nothing Beer (5.1%) for European countries and Nothing Uniform for its employees.
If Nothing can even sell a beer and the next product is naughty, this could mean Nothing Condom (1) will be released
You guys are smart enough to guess what features Condom (1) will pack if it comes out next week.
Well, who knows if Carl Pei even adds glyph lighting in this condom too?
If it's not the condom (1), then what other naughty product is Carl Pei teasing?
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Carl Pei on Twitter announced that " Something 'naughty' coming next week"
Nothing smartphone was recently released in July. Nothing Ear (3) is slated to launch in January 2024
Cheap CMF products have already been launched
Carl Pei even made Nothing Beer (5.1%) for European countries and Nothing Uniform for its employees.
If Nothing can even sell a beer and the next product is naughty, this could mean Nothing Condom (1) will be released
You guys are smart enough to guess what features Condom (1) will pack if it comes out next week.
Well, who knows if Carl Pei even adds glyph lighting in this condom too?
If it's not the condom (1), then what other naughty product is Carl Pei teasing?
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Get Ready for GTA 6 Source Rockstar Games, a division of Take-Two Interactive Software, might announce the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI game as early as this week The trailer for the GTA VI will be released next month to celebrate Rockstar’s 25th…
Rockstar Games Officially Confirms GTA VI is coming
Rockstar Games on Twitter announced that "Next month marks the 25th anniversary of Rockstar Games.
" In early December, we will release the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto."
Get ready to play the Next Version of GTA i.e the GTA VI after a decade now as GTA V was released in 2013
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Rockstar Games on Twitter announced that "Next month marks the 25th anniversary of Rockstar Games.
" In early December, we will release the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto."
Get ready to play the Next Version of GTA i.e the GTA VI after a decade now as GTA V was released in 2013
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Xiaomi has changed its bootloader unlocking policy in China
After the HyperOS launch, Xiaomi has made changes to its bootloader unlocking policy for the Chinese market.
They are making it more DIFFICULT to unlock the bootloader by adding more restrictions
New Rules:
1. Reach level 5 in the community
2. Real name verification 💀
3. Participate in answering questions
4. Apply once, valid for only one year (need to reapply after one year)
5. Unlock up to 3 devices per year
6. 72-hour waiting period for unlocking
7. Locked Bootloader is mandatory to receive HyperOS updates
Xiaomi also notes that if abnormal account behavior is detected, the Mi account will be banned
Interestingly, users will also have to answer a MCQs questionnaire about bootloader and fastboot commands.
Xiaomi even added a 15mins time limit to complete it 💀
HyperOS will debut globally in Q1 2024, and almost same changes to bootloader unlocking are expected for global users
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After the HyperOS launch, Xiaomi has made changes to its bootloader unlocking policy for the Chinese market.
They are making it more DIFFICULT to unlock the bootloader by adding more restrictions
New Rules:
1. Reach level 5 in the community
2. Real name verification 💀
3. Participate in answering questions
4. Apply once, valid for only one year (need to reapply after one year)
5. Unlock up to 3 devices per year
6. 72-hour waiting period for unlocking
7. Locked Bootloader is mandatory to receive HyperOS updates
Xiaomi also notes that if abnormal account behavior is detected, the Mi account will be banned
Interestingly, users will also have to answer a MCQs questionnaire about bootloader and fastboot commands.
Xiaomi even added a 15mins time limit to complete it 💀
HyperOS will debut globally in Q1 2024, and almost same changes to bootloader unlocking are expected for global users
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RIP Omegle
Omegle, the popular online chat website that let users chat, talk, interact with strangers anonymously, has shut down after 14 years(2009~2023)
The anonymous online chat service did not require users to register to chat, which might be one of the reasons why the service gained massive popularity.
Omegle even had an increase in usage during the COVID-19 pandemic
However, the online chat service often found itself in hot waters, with users often complaining about pedophilia, racism, abuse and sexism
RIP Omegle. You will be remembered 🙏🏻
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Omegle, the popular online chat website that let users chat, talk, interact with strangers anonymously, has shut down after 14 years(2009~2023)
The anonymous online chat service did not require users to register to chat, which might be one of the reasons why the service gained massive popularity.
Omegle even had an increase in usage during the COVID-19 pandemic
However, the online chat service often found itself in hot waters, with users often complaining about pedophilia, racism, abuse and sexism
RIP Omegle. You will be remembered 🙏🏻
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WhatsApp to introduce Ads to rival Telegram
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WhatsApp’s head Will Cathcart said the company is not planning to show any ads in the main inbox but could show ads in other places.
It might show ads in Status — the app’s Stories-like feature — and channels.
Cathcart also added that Channels could charge people to subscribe, and the owners could promote ads for it within Channels.
Telegram also shows ads in Channels now.
Can someone gift me telegram premium?
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WhatsApp’s head Will Cathcart said the company is not planning to show any ads in the main inbox but could show ads in other places.
It might show ads in Status — the app’s Stories-like feature — and channels.
Cathcart also added that Channels could charge people to subscribe, and the owners could promote ads for it within Channels.
Telegram also shows ads in Channels now.
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Samsung and Google jointly develop a new tech to rival Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision
Samsung & Google have jointly developed a new & advanced 3D spatial audio technology called as IAMF (Immersive Audio Model and Formats).
This spatial audio technology has been adopted by AOM (Alliance for Open Media) which consists of brands like Amazon, AMD, ARM, Apple, Google, Huawei, Intel, LG, Microsoft, Netflix, Oppo and more
IAMF Features:
• Ability to express sound vertically
• AI and Deep Learning based scene analysis
• 3D audio effects
• High level of audio customization
• Horizontal sound expansion
To use Dolby Atmos & Dolby Vision, hardware manufacturers have to pay licensing fees to Dolby, which is $2, thereby increasing the products' overall cost.
Google will project this technology as a free alternative to Dolby Atmos & Dolby Vision to other brands.
IAMF is open-source unlike Dolby, so both creators & corporates can use it.
Plus, it will be paired with HDR 10+ to rival Dolby Vision
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Samsung & Google have jointly developed a new & advanced 3D spatial audio technology called as IAMF (Immersive Audio Model and Formats).
This spatial audio technology has been adopted by AOM (Alliance for Open Media) which consists of brands like Amazon, AMD, ARM, Apple, Google, Huawei, Intel, LG, Microsoft, Netflix, Oppo and more
IAMF Features:
• Ability to express sound vertically
• AI and Deep Learning based scene analysis
• 3D audio effects
• High level of audio customization
• Horizontal sound expansion
To use Dolby Atmos & Dolby Vision, hardware manufacturers have to pay licensing fees to Dolby, which is $2, thereby increasing the products' overall cost.
Google will project this technology as a free alternative to Dolby Atmos & Dolby Vision to other brands.
IAMF is open-source unlike Dolby, so both creators & corporates can use it.
Plus, it will be paired with HDR 10+ to rival Dolby Vision
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Honor will next launch its X9B smartphone in India
After launching Honor 90 in India, Honor will now launch a budget-friendly X9B smartphone. It has been certified at the Indian BIS certification site and will launch in January 2024
Specifications:
• 6.78-inch (1200x2652 px) 1.5K resolution Curved AMOLED Display
• 120Hz refresh rate
• 1.07 Billion colors display
• 1920Hz PWM Dimming
• Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC
• 12GB +(8GB Virtual) = 20GB RAM LOL
• Fingerprint sensor; NFC
• 108MP main (NO OIS) + 5MP UltraWide + 2MP useless triple rear camera
• 3x Lossless Zoom
• 16MP front camera
• 5800mAh battery with 35W fast charging
Colors: Sunrise Orange, Midnight Black & Emerald Green
Honor X9b has already launched in Saudi Arabia for SAR 1399
Funnily, Just because this cheap smartphone got SGS 5-star Whole device drop resistance certification, Honor is claiming its display as "Ultra BOUNCE Anti-Drop Display" XDDD
So acc to honor, their smartphone glass bounces like a rubber LOL
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After launching Honor 90 in India, Honor will now launch a budget-friendly X9B smartphone. It has been certified at the Indian BIS certification site and will launch in January 2024
Specifications:
• 6.78-inch (1200x2652 px) 1.5K resolution Curved AMOLED Display
• 120Hz refresh rate
• 1.07 Billion colors display
• 1920Hz PWM Dimming
• Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC
• 12GB +(8GB Virtual) = 20GB RAM LOL
• Fingerprint sensor; NFC
• 108MP main (NO OIS) + 5MP UltraWide + 2MP useless triple rear camera
• 3x Lossless Zoom
• 16MP front camera
• 5800mAh battery with 35W fast charging
Colors: Sunrise Orange, Midnight Black & Emerald Green
Honor X9b has already launched in Saudi Arabia for SAR 1399
Funnily, Just because this cheap smartphone got SGS 5-star Whole device drop resistance certification, Honor is claiming its display as "Ultra BOUNCE Anti-Drop Display" XDDD
So acc to honor, their smartphone glass bounces like a rubber LOL
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RIP: the deal between Qualcomm and Iridium to bring satellite connectivity to smartphones for two-way emergency messaging has collapsed, as reported by PCMag.
Qualcomm announced Snapdragon Satellite back in January of this year and said that "emergency messaging on Snapdragon Satellite is planned to be available on next-generation smartphones, launched in select regions starting in the second half of 2023."
However, Iridium in a press release today said that "the companies successfully developed and demonstrated the technology; however, notwithstanding this technical success, smartphone manufacturers have not included the technology in their devices."
Given all the hype around satellite messaging on Apple devices, I'm surprised that there wasn't much interest from Android smartphone makers! Perhaps the cost to support this in terms of extra hardware needed plus patent licensing wasn't worth the relatively small number of users who might utilize this feature?
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EDIT: It wasn't that Android smartphone makers weren't interested in bringing satellite connectivity to their phones, but instead they wanted a "standards-based solution" instead of a proprietary one.
Qualcomm said in a statement to CNBC that smartphone makers have "indicated a preference towards standards-based solutions" for satellite-to-phone connectivity. "We expect to continue to collaborate with Iridium on standards-based solutions while discontinuing efforts on the proprietary solution that was introduced earlier this year," the company said.
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In any case, Iridium says that, with the termination of its agreement with Qualcomm, it will be "free to directly re-engage with smartphone OEMs, other chipmakers, and smartphone operating system developers that the Company had been collaborating with previously." It will also pursue "new relationships with smart device OEMs, chipmakers, and developers for its existing and future service plans."
Qualcomm announced Snapdragon Satellite back in January of this year and said that "emergency messaging on Snapdragon Satellite is planned to be available on next-generation smartphones, launched in select regions starting in the second half of 2023."
However, Iridium in a press release today said that "the companies successfully developed and demonstrated the technology; however, notwithstanding this technical success, smartphone manufacturers have not included the technology in their devices."
Given all the hype around satellite messaging on Apple devices, I'm surprised that there wasn't much interest from Android smartphone makers! Perhaps the cost to support this in terms of extra hardware needed plus patent licensing wasn't worth the relatively small number of users who might utilize this feature?
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EDIT: It wasn't that Android smartphone makers weren't interested in bringing satellite connectivity to their phones, but instead they wanted a "standards-based solution" instead of a proprietary one.
Qualcomm said in a statement to CNBC that smartphone makers have "indicated a preference towards standards-based solutions" for satellite-to-phone connectivity. "We expect to continue to collaborate with Iridium on standards-based solutions while discontinuing efforts on the proprietary solution that was introduced earlier this year," the company said.
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In any case, Iridium says that, with the termination of its agreement with Qualcomm, it will be "free to directly re-engage with smartphone OEMs, other chipmakers, and smartphone operating system developers that the Company had been collaborating with previously." It will also pursue "new relationships with smart device OEMs, chipmakers, and developers for its existing and future service plans."
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Humane unveiled its Ai Pin
Humane has unveiled its AI Pin, a compact digital assistant.
It can be easily attached to your clothing or surfaces via a magnetic clip
The AI Pin is powered by a 2.1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor & operates on the Cosmos system.
It packs a 720p Laser Ink Display, a 13MP camera, RGB LEDs and depth & motion sensors to observe its surroundings.
Interaction is primarily voice-based & features a green laser projector for information display on your hand. Gesture-based commands are done through the touchpad
The Pin translates real-time spoken conversations b/w different languages.
GPT-4 powers the AI Pin & the assistant can summarize daily messages, mails & health data.
It identifies food for nutritional details, supports Tidal music streaming with an AI DJ & provides AI-centric photography features
AI Pin has 4GB RAM with 32GB eMMC storage & even supports wireless charging, eSIM & LDAC codec.
Launched in USA for 700$.
Shipping starts early 2024
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Humane has unveiled its AI Pin, a compact digital assistant.
It can be easily attached to your clothing or surfaces via a magnetic clip
The AI Pin is powered by a 2.1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor & operates on the Cosmos system.
It packs a 720p Laser Ink Display, a 13MP camera, RGB LEDs and depth & motion sensors to observe its surroundings.
Interaction is primarily voice-based & features a green laser projector for information display on your hand. Gesture-based commands are done through the touchpad
The Pin translates real-time spoken conversations b/w different languages.
GPT-4 powers the AI Pin & the assistant can summarize daily messages, mails & health data.
It identifies food for nutritional details, supports Tidal music streaming with an AI DJ & provides AI-centric photography features
AI Pin has 4GB RAM with 32GB eMMC storage & even supports wireless charging, eSIM & LDAC codec.
Launched in USA for 700$.
Shipping starts early 2024
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Valve announced Steam Deck OLED
This new Steam Deck OLED is more like a Steam Deck Pro variant.
It is the “first handheld with HDR OLED”.
Comes with 50% battery improvement over the original Steam Deck but features the same processor
What's NEW:
• 7.4-inch RGB-stripe OLED custom Samsung Display
• 90Hz refresh rate
• 1000-nit HDR peak brightness
• Multi-color indicator LED
• 110% DCI-P3 color gamut
(OG Steam Deck has 67% sRGB)
• More efficient die-shrink 6nm AMD “Sephiroth” APU
• 50Wh battery (up from 40Wh)
• 6400MT/s memory (up from 5500MT/s)
“Onboard mic can now be used simultaneously as headphone jack”
• Larger & quieter fan
• Larger heatsink
• Louder speakers “with improved bass”
• “Higher fidelity haptics”
• 29g lighter & Wi-Fi 6E
Machine screws on rear cover with metal bosses for easier repair
Replacing the display does not require taking the back off
Priced at 550$ for 512GB model
Steam Deck 2 is still in the works
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This new Steam Deck OLED is more like a Steam Deck Pro variant.
It is the “first handheld with HDR OLED”.
Comes with 50% battery improvement over the original Steam Deck but features the same processor
What's NEW:
• 7.4-inch RGB-stripe OLED custom Samsung Display
• 90Hz refresh rate
• 1000-nit HDR peak brightness
• Multi-color indicator LED
• 110% DCI-P3 color gamut
(OG Steam Deck has 67% sRGB)
• More efficient die-shrink 6nm AMD “Sephiroth” APU
• 50Wh battery (up from 40Wh)
• 6400MT/s memory (up from 5500MT/s)
“Onboard mic can now be used simultaneously as headphone jack”
• Larger & quieter fan
• Larger heatsink
• Louder speakers “with improved bass”
• “Higher fidelity haptics”
• 29g lighter & Wi-Fi 6E
Machine screws on rear cover with metal bosses for easier repair
Replacing the display does not require taking the back off
Priced at 550$ for 512GB model
Steam Deck 2 is still in the works
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First look at Samsung Galaxy Fit 3
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It’s been over 3 years since Samsung last announced a smartband after Galaxy Fit 2.
Samsung is finally now launching its successor i.e the Galaxy Fit 3 this time
It "might" have an Android OS instead of the old RTOS, but it looks like Samsung definitely included a vivid AMOLED display.
Galaxy Fit 3 specs are currently unknown but it will launch on 17th January alongside Samsung Galaxy S24 series worldwide debut
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It’s been over 3 years since Samsung last announced a smartband after Galaxy Fit 2.
Samsung is finally now launching its successor i.e the Galaxy Fit 3 this time
It "might" have an Android OS instead of the old RTOS, but it looks like Samsung definitely included a vivid AMOLED display.
Galaxy Fit 3 specs are currently unknown but it will launch on 17th January alongside Samsung Galaxy S24 series worldwide debut
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First look at OnePlus Watch 2 Renders
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After launching the OnePlus Watch 1 in 2021, OnePlus is now preparing to launch the Watch 2 in 2024
The OnePlus Watch 2 will flaunt a 1.43-inch AMOLED display & will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor
It will run latest WearOS 4 by Google
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After launching the OnePlus Watch 1 in 2021, OnePlus is now preparing to launch the Watch 2 in 2024
The OnePlus Watch 2 will flaunt a 1.43-inch AMOLED display & will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor
It will run latest WearOS 4 by Google
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Redmi 13C Launched Globally
This is the rebranded Poco C65 which was launched a few days ago. It comes with the same specsheet:
• 6.74" (1600x720 px) HD+ resolution LCD Display
• 90Hz refresh rate
• 600nits brightness
• MediaTek Helio G85 12nm SoC
• 8GB Virtual RAM support
• eMMC 5.1 storage
• MicroSD Card slot
• 50MP main + 2MP useless dual rear camera
• 8MP front camera
• 5000mAh battery with 18W charging
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
• 3.5mm audio jack; FM Radio
Colors: Black, Blue & Purple
Priced at 110$ for 4GB RAM & 128GB storage
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This is the rebranded Poco C65 which was launched a few days ago. It comes with the same specsheet:
• 6.74" (1600x720 px) HD+ resolution LCD Display
• 90Hz refresh rate
• 600nits brightness
• MediaTek Helio G85 12nm SoC
• 8GB Virtual RAM support
• eMMC 5.1 storage
• MicroSD Card slot
• 50MP main + 2MP useless dual rear camera
• 8MP front camera
• 5000mAh battery with 18W charging
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
• 3.5mm audio jack; FM Radio
Colors: Black, Blue & Purple
Priced at 110$ for 4GB RAM & 128GB storage
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First Look at the Polestar Phone
Volvo and Polestar are owned by Geely and now it has even purchased MEIZU, a Chinese smartphone brand.
The company teased Polestar Phone’s design during its inaugural Polestar Day event.
This Polestar Phone will be launched in December 2023 and will be made by Meizu only. It will be a premium device
The phone has the signature Meizu design language seen on the Meizu 20 series with a flat metal frame and three camera modules
Polestar will integrate this upcoming phone with its cars and Meizu even has its own Flyme Auto car software.
It might come with Polestar OS interface which is likely developed in collaboration with Meizu.
This phone could be EXCLUSIVE to China
Seems like Car manufactures are shifting to smartphones (Nio and Polestar) & smartphone makers shifting to cars (Apple and Xiaomi)
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Volvo and Polestar are owned by Geely and now it has even purchased MEIZU, a Chinese smartphone brand.
The company teased Polestar Phone’s design during its inaugural Polestar Day event.
This Polestar Phone will be launched in December 2023 and will be made by Meizu only. It will be a premium device
The phone has the signature Meizu design language seen on the Meizu 20 series with a flat metal frame and three camera modules
Polestar will integrate this upcoming phone with its cars and Meizu even has its own Flyme Auto car software.
It might come with Polestar OS interface which is likely developed in collaboration with Meizu.
This phone could be EXCLUSIVE to China
Seems like Car manufactures are shifting to smartphones (Nio and Polestar) & smartphone makers shifting to cars (Apple and Xiaomi)
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Honor X50i Plus launched in China
From the looks, Honor has shamelessly copied iPhone's design from rear & front both
Specifications:
• 6.7-inch FHD resolution OLED
• 90Hz refresh rate
• 3240Hz PWM dimming
• 2000nits brightness
• MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC
(rebranded Dimensity 810 chip)
• 12GB Physical + 8GB Virtual RAM
• 8MP Front camera
• 108MP main + 2MP useless dual rear camera
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
• 4500mAh battery
• 35W fast charging
Colors: Liquid Pink, Fantasy Night Black, Ink Jade Green & Water Blue
Prices:
• 12GB + 256GB = 1,599 CNY (~$220)
• 12GB + 512GB = 1,799 CNY (~$250)
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From the looks, Honor has shamelessly copied iPhone's design from rear & front both
Specifications:
• 6.7-inch FHD resolution OLED
• 90Hz refresh rate
• 3240Hz PWM dimming
• 2000nits brightness
• MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC
(rebranded Dimensity 810 chip)
• 12GB Physical + 8GB Virtual RAM
• 8MP Front camera
• 108MP main + 2MP useless dual rear camera
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
• 4500mAh battery
• 35W fast charging
Colors: Liquid Pink, Fantasy Night Black, Ink Jade Green & Water Blue
Prices:
• 12GB + 256GB = 1,599 CNY (~$220)
• 12GB + 512GB = 1,799 CNY (~$250)
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