In this article, Mobile57 is reporting all the latest happenings about Smartphones, Tablets, Wearables, and mobile technology News of Saturday, 18th September 2021, in the tech industry.
Latest Launch News:
Infinix introduced two new smartphones, Hot 11 and Hot 11s. The standard version is cheaper and brings 6.6in FHD+ Display, 13MP dual camera setup, MediaTek Helio G70 processor, and 5200mAh battery. On the other hand, Infinix Hot 11s is reasonably priced and has 6.78in FHD+ Display, 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 50MP triple camera system, Helio G88 chip, and 5000mAh powerhouse. Infinix Hot 11 and Hot 11s arrive in 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Both Infinix mobiles are available in India at Flipkart, the online store. Hot 11 duo’s shipment to the other countries is still mysterious.
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A leakster, via Chinese social media site Weibo, posted storage and battery capacity of upcoming Realme V11s. As per leak, the Realme V11s will come with 128GB storage and 5000mAh power cell. The display is likely IPS LCD and refresh rate is either 60Hz or 90Hz. We expect a 4GB or 6GB RAM with the speculated 128GB version.
The fresh news came from Gadgets NDTV. The source claimed that Relme GT Neo2, which is promised to launch on September 22, will have Samsung E4 AMOLED Display. The handset will also support an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. Some other confirmed specifications of this device are Snapdragon 870 chipset, 5000mAh power bank, and 65W Dart Charge. Some rumored specs include 600Hz touch sampling rate, 1300nits brightness, a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio.
The Galaxy S21 FE 5G has been rumored so far. Recently, Samsung German website added a support page for Galaxy S21 FE 5G. The page went live with the model number SM-G990B/DS. The listing indicates that a launch is imminent. No specs or pricing details are there. As per rumors, Samsung S21 FE may power by Snapdragon 865/888 or Exynos 990 chip. It has already passed FCC in United States. The federal commission revealed S21 FE to support 45W and 25W fast charging. A 4,500 mAh battery is also expected. There are high chances that S21 FE 5G may debut in October 2021 or later.
Samsung is allegedly working on Galaxy A73, a mid-range Smartphone. According to a recent report from SamMobile, the Samsung A73 will have four cameras. The primary lens is said to be a 108MP ISOCEL HM2 sensor. It will also bring Optical Image Stabilization for professional video recording. Samsung A73 is likely to launch either by end of 2021 or early in 2022.
According to GSMArena, a report from Display Supply Chain Consultants, predicted Huawei Mate 50 lineup to be official next month. Another analyst via Fast Technology also claimed the same October 2021 announcement for Mate 50 series. Huawei has scheduled a global launch event taking place in Vienna, Austin on October 21. But the brand has not confirmed it to be Mate 50 announcement.
Huawei has scheduled 23rd September’s event to unveil Nova 9 series. Days ahead of the announcement, Huawei Nova 9 and Nova 9 Pro renders surfaced on the internet. The leaked images disclosed the rear panel design of two smartphones. Both are different in size, but having a similar vertically-aligned camera setup. There are four photography cameras and a LED flash. The back shows no Fingerprint Sensor, which means it, could be on side or even probably under the screen.
iQOO Z5 is coming on September 23. Ahead of the unveiling, some key specs surfaced on the internet. iQOO Z5 will carry a 120Hz Full HD+ Display and Snapdragon 778 chipset. The RAM will be LPDDR5 and the Storage from UFS 3.1 family. The brand did not disclose yet that iQOO Z5 will feature either LCD or OLED screen. It is likely to offer a 240Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10, and DCI-P3 coverage. Furthermore, we came to know that its sound department would have stereo speakers and high-res audio support.
Others:
OnePlus is rolling out a new camera update via OTA for OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. The update brings Hasselblad XPan mode to offer a different taste of photography. The Xpan allows 35mm format with the ability to swiftly switch to full panorama without modifying the film. The owners of OnePlus 9 or 9 Pro should check manually in the settings whether the software update is available or not. It is rolling out in different waves. Thus, some regions may get Xpan camera update later.
The moment for which we were waiting has come to an end. Oppo has unveiled ColorOS12 skin for Android 12. The latest software brings new 3D avatars, new shortcuts, Smart Sidebar 2, Quantum Animation Engine, and much more. The first Oppo mobile phones to get ColorOS 12 update are Find X3, Find X3 Pro, X3 Pro Mars Edition, OnePlus 9, and OnePlus 9 Pro. China will be the first country to welcome it. All the other phones launched back in 2020 or 2021 will get this update gradually.