OnePlus Nord CE 3 confirmed to run on Snapdragon 782G

In the last few months, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite was focal point of several leaks, but now we get to hear more on the vanilla Nord CE 3. We have an official confirmation from OnePlus itself on the chipset that will be powering the phone. The OEM has set up a landing page for the Nord CE 3 and has confirmed that the Snapdragon 782 chipset will be running under the hood. This is in line with the specs leak from March. The chipset itself was announced in November last year and comes as a replacement to the popular Snapdragon 778G+. It offers modest CPU and GPU performance boost over...
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Razer announces Moray in-ear monitor for streamers

Razer has announced the Moray in-ear monitor, which are designed primarily for streamers with all-day comfort in mind. The Moray feature a hybrid dual-driver design with a balanced armature and a dynamic driver in each ear. The detachable braided cable connects via an MMXC connector and terminates in a 3.5mm L-shaped connector. The IEM come with silicone and foam ear tips and Razer claims -36dB of noise isolation. Also included in the packaging is a carry case. Razer claims the Moray has full-range audio courtesy of its dual-driver design with a focus on vocals and...
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Redmi 12 inching closer to a release in India

Xiaomi launched Redmi 12 in Thailand earlier this month, and we received the phone in our HQ for a review. According to sources, the entry-level smartphone is not widely available, but it might soon be launched in India. The phone will have market-specific software V14.0.2.0.TMXINXM, as revealed by Xiaomiui. Since the customized software is now finalized, it is up to Redmi India to schedule a launch for the local audience. The software is distinctively Indian, indicated by the IN letter in the version number. We have the same device, but our unit comes with the letters EU in the...
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Samsung unveils new Galaxy Buds2/Buds2 Pro Pokemon Edition

Last year Samsung unveiled a special Pokemon Edition of the Galaxy Buds2, which was shaped like a Poke Ball. That proved popular enough that now the company is releasing a new series, this time shaped like three Pokemon: Snorlax, Ditto and Jigglypuff. Thanks to their compatible cases, these are available in both Galaxy Buds2 and Galaxy Buds2 Pro flavors. The vanilla buds are KRW 130,000, the Pro models are KRW 200,000 (roughly the same prices as the vanilla versions). Note that these are launching only in South Korea for now. The Pokemon Special edition will be available online tomorrow...
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Xiaomi Redmi 12 in for review

Say hi to the Redmi 12, Xiaomi's very freshly-announced entry-level phone with good specs for a good price. Let's unbox it, then we'll go over both. Similar to the entry-level Galaxy phones, the Redmi 12 ships with a USB cable, but manages to squeeze in a case as well. There's no charger, though, so you'll need to supply your own - the phone supports 18W charging. Back to the specs. The Redmi 12 has an ample 6.79-inch IPS LCD of 1080x2460px resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel is vibrant and ramps up surprisingly bright. The SoC is a 12nm MediaTek Helio G88 paired with...
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Our Realme 11 Pro+ vs 11 Pro video comparison is out now

Whenever we review a phone, we conclude by comparing it to its rivals, which are always similar in price. In the case of the Realme 11 Pro, one of its closest rivals was the Realme 11 Pro+, which at the time of publication is only INR 4,000 (€45, converted) more expensive. The two are close in specs - the same display, battery, and chipset - but the Pro+ does offer a tangible advantage with faster charging, and a better all-round camera system. But all of that's on paper. We pit the two in a video comparison to visualize how they differ and if the savings from the Pro+ to the Pro are...
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FTC: Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal should remain blocked for now

Microsoft finds itself in yet another legal hurdle as the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has appealed for an injunction to temporarily block its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The FTC appealed the decision to block the proposed Microsoft-Activision merger in federal court citing potential harm to competition in the console, cloud gaming and gaming subscription sectors. The FTC’s in-house court needs more time to assess the situation and rule whether the merger would be detrimental to consumers. This is not the first instance of regulators being hesitant to give...
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Apple releases iOS 17 Beta 2

Apple is now seeding its iOS 17 Beta 2 release to developers and beta testers following the Beta 1 release from earlier this month. The new changes include a redesigned update screen with more information for the beta software as well as several of the key features from the WWDC announcement. There’s the new tap to AirDrop feature which allows users to touch their devices to initiate file transfers. The Location Settings page within System Setting now includes a new MicroLocation option which if enabled should provide even more detailed location data for apps and location sharing....
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The Motorola Razr 40 goes on sale in China, is coming to Europe next month

The more affordable Motorola Razr 40 arrives a few weeks after its pricier Razr 40 Ultra sibling. Right now the vanilla model is only available in China through Lenovo’s online store with a starting price of CNY 4,000 for the 8/128GB model. We had a look through Motorola sites for other countries and they all said the local equivalent of “coming soon”. We did spot it on one Czech retailer, which estimates the arrival date as July 21, i.e. a month from now. You can pre-order a unit for CZK 21,600, which converts to €910. That’s more than the €800 that the Razr 40 was supposed to...
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Realme to exit German market imminently

According to a new report, Realme will soon become the fourth member of the BBK group to exit the German market. Following the Oppo and OnePlus sales ban from last year and vivo Germany’s recent website closure comes news that Realme is heading in the same direction. Realme Germany representatives confirmed to NextPit that the company will restrict its business in Germany due to the ongoing legal battle with Nokia and will redirect its budget to other European markets. Realme will remain present in the rest of its European core markets and its German users will continue to receive...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series promo images emerge

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series is rumored to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 in the final week of July and we now have official-looking promo images that confirm their design. Galaxy Tab S9 series poster The new teasers show all three Galaxy Tab S9 series members with the Tab S9, Tab S9+ and Tab S9 Ultra. The marketing materials seem to imply water resistant rating. Based on previous rumors the Tab S9 series will be IP67 water and dust resistant which would be a major addition for the Tab S-series. The second promo image shows the Tab S9 next to the Galaxy Watch 5...
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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the US, Canada, the UK and India

Discounts and deals are keeping the Pixel 7 relevant after the 7a launched, meanwhile the Galaxy A54 is getting some solid deals of its own. Now might be a good time to pick up some earbuds too (unless you’re waiting for Sony to drop the WF-1000XM5). USA Canada The UK India USA The Google Pixel 7 is under threat of becoming obsolete after the launch of the 7a, but good offers keep it in the game – while not a straight discount, Amazon sells the phone at $600 with a $100 gift card, effectively bringing the price down to $500. ...
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iQOO Neo 7 Pro's processor and charging speed officially confirmed ahead of July 4 unveiling

A few days ago, iQOO revealed the design of the iQOO Neo 7 Pro, which will be unveiled on July 4 in India. Now the company has confirmed a couple of key specs of the smartphone - its processor and charging speed. iQOO has confirmed that the iQOO Neo 7 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, which will be joined by an "Independent Gaming Chip" (IG Chip) to take the "gaming experience to new heights" and deliver "enhanced graphics and smooth gameplay." The iQOO Neo 7 Pro will also support 120W FlashCharge technology, advertised to juice up the phone's battery up to 50% in...
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Samsung Galaxy S23 series get major update with camera improvements

Samsung has begun seeding its S91xBXXU2AWF1 update for the Galaxy S23 series phones. The changelog reveals a 2.2GB file size and also confirms the new firmware update brings the June security patch. S91xBXXU2AWF1 update changelog The update is currently live in South East Asia including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It is expected to arrive to more regions in the coming days. The new firmware brings a 2x portrait mode option in the Samsung camera app and also addresses autofocus and HDR performance issues and adds overhauled Night mode processing. In...
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vivo X90S and iQOO 11S emerge in official photos

The upcoming vivo X90S is expected to launch with the Dimensity 9200+ chipset soon and we finally have a live look at the device thanks to vivo China VP and GM of Brand and Product Strategy Jia Jingdong. We can see the X90S in its white color and it looks just like the regular vivo X90 which launched back in November. The upcoming X90S is expected to retain the core specs of the X90 with the chipset being the only major change. vivo X90S and iQOO 11S In addition to the X90S, we also got a first look at the iQOO 11S in green. Like the X90 and X90S, the iQOO 11S looks identical to...
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Doogee V20 Pro, S100 Pro, and T30 Pro go on open sale

Doogee has a pair of new rugged phones and an Android tablet that just went on open sale. The Doogee V20 Pro and S100 Pro both feature IP68 and IP69K dust/water resistance and are MIL-STD-810H compliant like many of the brand’s previous devices. Doogee S100 Pro S100 Pro offers a massive 22,000 mAh battery (33W charging) which should offer up to 40 days of standby and can also be used as a portable battery pack to recharge your other electronic devices. The other key selling point is the 130 lumens camping light on the back which boasts 5 illuminating modes and a 25m beam...
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Tecno Spark Go 2023 and Spark 10 Magic Skin Orange versions debut

Tecno brought over two new Skin Orange color options to its Spark Go 2023 and Spark 10 phones in India. The new colors bring a faux leather back with a bright orange color while retaining the angular cutouts on the Spark Go 2023. The orange leather extends to the camera island on the Spark 10 and the rings around the modules also sport orange. Spark GO 2023 and Spark 10 in Skin Orange Tecno Spark Go 2023 will retail for INR 7,999 while Spark 10 will go for INR 11,699. Both new colors of the phones are already available across Tecno online and retail stores. For more details on the...
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Oppo confirms 11 devices set to receive Android 14 update

Oppo Benelux confirmed a short list of 11 phones that are scheduled to receive Android 14. The phones in question include the past two Find X-series devices and four members each for the Reno and Oppo A-series. Here is the full list provided: Oppo A98 Oppo A78 Oppo A77 Oppo A57 Oppo Reno8 Pro Oppo Reno8 Oppo Reno8 T Oppo Reno7 Oppo Find X5 Oppo Find X5 Pro Oppo Find X3 Pro The list was confirmed by Oppo Benelux to DroidApp though Oppo was hesitant to confirm when its Android 14 rollout is set to begin. Also, keep in mind that this list is regional...
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Apple might be working on a more affordable Vision Pro headset for a 2025 release

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is planning on delivering a more affordable version of the Vision Pro headset and it will likely arrive sometime in 2025. That's because the $3,499 price tag is obviously too restrictive and the Vision Pro as a product isn't intended for mass adoption. The report from Gurman claims the company was initially thinking of delaying the announcement of the Vision Pro's price due to negative publicity, but preferred to give everyone 9 months time to get used to it. The future headset, on the other hand, likely called just Vision or Vision One,...
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Google Pixel 8 series detailed camera specs leak

A new leak from an internal source at Google has revealed our first detailed look at the cameras on the Pixel 8 series. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will get an updated 50MP main camera sensors with Samsung’s ISOCELL GN2 replacing the ISOCELL GN1 from the Pixel 7 series. The new leak also clarifies that Pixel 8 will retain the 12MP Sony IMX386 ultrawide camera sensor from its predecessor while the field of view will be slightly wider with a 0.55x zoom ratio this time compared to 0.67x on the Pixel 7. Pixel 8 Pro will bring a new 64MP Sony IMX787 sensor for the ultrawide lens with a...
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Top 10 trending phones of week 23

Samsung Galaxy A54 retained its title in our trending chart for yet another week, as the Realme 11 Pro+ took advantage of its global launch to occupy the second spot. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra slid to third, followed by the Redmi Note 12 Pro. We then have the other Realme phone to hit global markets this week - the 11 Pro is fifth. Redmi Note 12 is sixth, while another new name takes seventh - the Samsung Galaxy F54. Poco F5 sits in eight this time around. We then have the Galaxy A34 make it four Samsung phones in the top 10. This week's edition of the chart is completed by the...
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Week 23 in review: Apple unveils Vision Pro, 15-inch MacBook Air, iOS 17

Apple held off its WWDC this week and detailed the next versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and also announced the M2 Ultra chipset, a 15-inch MacBook Air, and its long-awaited Vision Pro VR/AR headset. Vision Pro isn't a mere AR/VR headset but the first "spatial computer". Indeed, it packs an M2 processor, an R1 chip to process the data from the headset's 12 cameras, five sensors, and six mics, as well as two displays that combine for more than 23 million pixels. Apple's demo of the Vision Pro was impressive, but we didn't really get to see what the device will feel like when...
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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from Germany, the UK, the US and India

This week Motorola is launching some high profile models in different regions, while Samsung’s Galaxy S23 tempt would-be buyers with cashback offers. We also dug up a lot of deals on accessories (watches, ear buds and more). Germany The UK USA India Germany The Motorola Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra are launching next week. Well, the vanilla model is already available in Europe, though Motorola Germany isn’t showing any stock. Amazon has units on hand, but is asking €900 instead of the €800 that this phone should cost. Amazon does have the correct price for the...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3 get June 2023 Android security update in the US

Samsung released the June 2023 Android security update for the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 in the US a few days ago, and now it's their predecessors that are receiving the latest security patch in the States. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (left) with Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (right) The June 2023 Android security update is available for the carrier-locked and unlocked Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 units in the US. The update for the carrier-locked models of Fold3 and Flip3 have firmware versions F926USQS3FWE5 and F711USQS4FWE5, respectively, whereas the unlocked Fold3 and Flip3 get...
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Wear OS 4 may finally allow you to switch phones without factory resetting your watch

Google recently released its Wear OS 4 Beta software and Samsung was quick to integrate its One UI 5 Watch beta for its Galaxy Watch4 and Watch5 series, so people can get familiar with the changes before the final version of the software hits the masses. One of the most interesting new changes to Wear OS may be the ability to change phones without having to reset your watch. The current Wear OS 3.5 version and Samsung's corresponding One UI Watch 4.5 version force you to factory reset your smartwatch every time you change your phone, which is quite annoying. Although the software...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra passed through FCC, signaling nearing launch

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is going to be Samsung's top-tier tablet for 2023 and as per rumors, it will rival Apple's iPad Pro in terms of features and maybe even pricing. A new FCC SAR certification appeared online, suggesting that the device is almost ready to be released. Unfortunately, as it's usually the case with FCC certifications, there's not much we can get from it. Luckily, some reports in the past couple of months help paint a fuller picture. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra just got FCC certified pic.twitter.com/5rWxcCXQf5— SnoopyTech (@_snoopytech_) June 9, 2023 It is...
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Our vivo X Flip video review is live now

In April, vivo unveiled the X Fold2 - its second-gen horizontally folding smartphone. Alongside that, the company also introduced its first clamshell foldable, dubbed vivo X Flip. The vivo X Flip comes with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 50MP primary camera, and a 4,400 mAh battery. The smartphone's 120Hz FullHD+ folding screen measures 6.74" diagonally, while the cover display has a diagonal of 3". We have already reviewed the vivo X Flip and found it to get many things right on the first try despite being late to the clamshell party. For starters, the vivo X Flip is almost creaseless...
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Google Meet app for Android to get a new "safety feature" when walking

In the latest APK teardown, 9to5Google discovered a curious new feature coming to the Google Meets app for Android. It seems like Google wants to make conversations safer when on the move. That's why the functionality is called "On-the-Go". On-the-Go prompt in Google Meet The feature itself is super simple - once Meet detects that you are walking while on a conference call, it will ask you to activate the On-the-Go feature. This will disable your camera and turn off the audio stream of other participants just for you. The rest of the participants will remain unaffected,...
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Mark Zuckerberg shares his thoughts on the Apple's Vision Pro

Meta is Apple's chief competitor in the VR market, and it launched its premier offering, the Quest 3 just a few days before Apple dropped the Vision Pro. So it's interesting to hear what Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg thinks of Apple's inaugural VR headset. During a meeting with Meta employees, Zuckerberg addressed Vision Pro in detail. He said that Apple didn't find "magical solutions" to the constraints of physics that Meta's teams haven't already explored. He notes Apple's use of higher-resolution displays but adds that it requires more energy to power, a battery and a wire...
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Realme 11 Pro in for review

The Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+ unveiled in China a month ago began their international rollout yesterday. Our review of the Realme 11 Pro+ is already out, so let's focus on the Realme 11 Pro now. The Realme 11 Pro comes in a yellow-colored retail package like the Pro+ model, and its in-box contents are also identical, except you get an 80W SuperVOOC charger with the Realme 11 Pro instead of the 100W GaN charger that comes bundled with the Pro+. Realme didn't put pictures of its new brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan for the smartphones category on the retail package as it did years ago...
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Android 14 Beta 3 packs new stylus-specific features

Android 14's third beta is out now and some of its features attract the attention of code tinkerers. The most interesting is a set of stylus-specific settings that might hint at Google's plans for a stylus for the Pixel Tablet (or dare we hope - the Pixel Fold). Code inside the Beta 3 reveals that the software will be able to recognize and set different functions to the different buttons on a stylus. There's a code line for the primary button (the one closest to the tip), for the secondary, a tertiary, and the tail button (the one near or at the top). You'll also be able to set the...
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itel S23 launching on June 14

A new itel phone is launching next week with the itel S23. The device will be unveiled on Wednesday, June 14 and will debut on Amazon India with a startin price of INR 8,999 ($109). The phone’s Amazon landing page already has the key specs listed so we have a good idea of what to expect. itel S23 launch poster and key specs The device will feature a 6.6-inch HD+ LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and a waterdrop notch cutout. It will be equipped with a Unisoc T606 chipset and 8GB RAM which can expand to 16GB via virtual RAM. itel S23 will also bring a 50MP main cam with an f/1.6...
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The iQOO Neo 7 Pro set to debut on July 4

The iQOO Neo 7 Pro is officially coming on July 4. The news was broken by iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya on Twitter. Since we know the iQOO Neo 7 Pro will be a global variant of the China-only iQOO Neo7 Racing, we can expect a 6.78-inch 1080x2400px 120Hz AMOLED display, a 5,000mAh battery with 120W charging, and a 50MP f/1.9 main camera. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 was already confirmed through Geekbench. 4th July, 2023. #iQOONeo7Pro #PowerToWin #iQOO pic.twitter.com/HR0ms6RqlN— Nipun Marya (@nipunmarya) June 9, 2023 There are two more cameras on the back of the iQOO Neo 7 Pro - 8MP...
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WhatsApp Channels brings one-way broadcasting for creators and organizations

The latest feature added to WhatsApp is Channels – a new broadcasting tool that helps individuals and organizations share updates with their followers. Channels is described by WhatsApp's parent company Meta as a “reliable and private way to receive important updates from individuals and organizations”. The new feature will be accessible via a dedicated Updates tab inside WhatsApp and channel admins will be able to share messages, photos, videos, stickers and polls with their followers. Examples given by WhatsApp include sporting teams sharing updates on games and players, receiving news...
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OnePlus Nord 3 shows off its Dimensity 9000 on Geekbench

The OnePlus Nord 3 is now very close to becoming official in India. We've seen the device in leaked photos, and have a good idea of its specs. Now, the phone has surfaced on Geekbench, running Android 13, with a Dimensity 9000 chip and 16GB of RAM. The choice of chipset isn't anything new, but we can say it's confirmed now. The rest of the specs of the OnePlus Nord 3 are a 6.74-inch 1240x2772px OLED with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 5,000mAh battery with 80W charging. Given its similarities to the China-exclusive OnePlus Ace 2V, we can also expect an 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro...
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Apple Vision Pro's screens run at 90Hz

Apple didn't say much in the way of tech specs when it unveiled the Vision Pro headset, aside from the relative resolution of the dual displays being more than 4K. But a session on spatial computing at the WWDC revealed the refresh rate of the Vision Pro. The presenter in the video says that the Vision Pro will run at "usually 90 frames a second". That puts the 90Hz Vision Pro between the base 60Hz iPhones and Apple's 120Hz ProMotion devices like the iPhone Pro, iPad Pro, and MacBook Pro. However, it seems the Vision Pro can go slightly further than 90Hz - up to 96Hz. The ramp-up...
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Counterpoint: Honor saw huge growth in smartphone sales in Q1 2023

While global smartphone shipments continue to contract, Honor saw impressive growth numbers in several key markets including Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Latin America. Based on data from Counterpoint Research, Honor’s aggressive expansions in Europe saw a 400% yearly growth in shipments which is practically unheard of for other brands in the region currently. We should mention that Honor only separated from Huawei back in November of 2020 and made its return as an independent brand in Europe in October of 2021. Honor also quickly established partnerships with some of Europe’s...
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Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+ begin international rollout, starting with India

The Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+ unveiled in China last month begin their international rollout today, starting with India. Both smartphones are offered in Astral Black, Sunrise Beige, and Oasis Green colors in India, with the last two having a vegan leather finish. Their memory options in the country are different, though. The Pro+ comes with 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB configurations, while the Pro version gets a third option with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Realme 11 Pro+ 5G will launch at a price of $530 (12GB/512GB) while Realme 11 Pro will be $400 (8GB/128GB). In India, Realme...
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