Realme has set its sights on creating an impact in the smartphone market with its newly introduced line-up, while other tech powerhouses such as OnePlus are expected to unveil their latest devices as well. Realme leads the pack, while Motorola teased two potential additions to its innovative foldable lineup and iQOO has confirmed their debut of an innovative device in July. Stay tuned as these tech titans reinvent smartphone technology in unique ways!
Noting Phone 2
Carl Pei of Nothing has officially confirmed that their forthcoming phone will utilize Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, widely acclaimed as an “elite tier powerhouse.” According to Carl, applications launch twice as promptly as they did with Phone (1) due to this chip.
The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 provides improvements in battery life, connectivity and beyond for Phone (2) users. In addition, its Snapdragon Sigh (an 18-bit ISP included in its design) facilitates state-of-the-art camera features such as Raw HDR recording at 60 frames per second as well as 4K/60 video recording capabilities.
Pei announced at Mobile World Congress in February 2023 that Nothing’s Phone (2) would feature a Snapdragon 8 series processor from the previous year – though no longer considered its flagship chip, its 8+ Gen 1 still provides superior performance at an extremely reduced cost, giving Nothing an affordable yet robust phone solution.
Phone (1) employed a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ processor, an impressive mid-range chip. But its power fell significantly short of that of Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Interestingly, its dual 50Mp primary and ultrawide cameras were quite impressive; unfortunately, however, computation software couldn’t fully optimize optics performance.
Pei indicated that software upgrades for new models is a top priority of his company, similar to what Google does when they update sensors across generations of Pixel phones while improving software to increase efficiency.
One major drawback of the Phone (1) was its relatively short battery life; even with its standard 4500mAh capacity, its lifespan quickly declined when active display use took place. To address this, software updates and potential battery upgrades may help improve this aspect of its performance in future phones.
Pei recently confirmed to Forbes in an interview that the Phone (2) would boast a larger 4,700mAh battery, contradicting MySmartPrice’s claim of 5,000mAh.
MySmartPrice’s report speculates on some possible specifications of this new device. These could include a Snapdragon 8-series processor, 12GB of RAM (including virtual RAM), 256GB storage, and a 120Hz AMOLED display.
The Phone (2) will feature an adaptive AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Additional anticipated specifications for the Phone 2 include up to 12GB of RAM – including virtual RAM features common among Xiaomi, Samsung and Realme smartphones – and up to 256GB of internal storage.
Camera configuration remains in flux; with OnePlus considering either sticking with their proven 50MP dual rear cameras or transitioning to triple rear cams. London-based OnePlus also emphasizes software upgrades after creating an in-house team to focus on them after releasing Phone 1. This team includes engineers from their software team in order to provide users with an enhanced Android experience.
The release date is yet to be confirmed but is expected in July 2023, possibly on July 12, the anniversary of the Phone (1) launch. The device is confirmed to launch concurrently in India, Europe, and the US.
Realme 11 Series
Realme has officially unveiled their anticipated 11 series in China, unveiling three 5G smartphones: Realme 11, 11 Pro and the standout 11 Pro+. These smartphones represent an upgrade over last year’s Realme 10 series and bring with them notable enhancements in performance and features.
The devices are available in three distinct colours – Sunrise Beige, Oasis Green, and Astral Black featuring a unique lychee leather back and an eye-catching lace-like strip that circumvents the camera module and extends down to the phone’s base.
At the top end of the series, the Realme 11 Pro+ stands out as a high-end mid-range device. It boasts a striking 200MP primary camera sensor, a curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset under the hood.
The Realme 11 Pro+ sports a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz curved AMOLED display with COP Ultra technology. This feature results in ultra-narrow bezels and a 93.65% screen-to-body ratio. Further, the device includes 2160Hz PWM ultra-high frequency dimming, TUV Rhineland double eye protection certification, and an industry-first 20,000-level automatic brightness adjustment.
The headline-stealing 200MP rear camera features a Samsung HP3 sensor. It boasts a 2x portrait camera, 4x zoom camera, and up to 20x super zoom camera. These capabilities enable the phone to capture sharp, detailed images at various focal lengths, including those as distant as the moon. The device also offers SuperOIS optical image stabilization and a handheld starry mode.
The Realme 11 Pro+ comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset and the Mali-G68 GPU. It is offered in two models: 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB, both with up to 1TB expandable internal storage via a microSD card slot. Out of the box, the smartphone runs on the Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 custom skin.
The device is powered by a substantial 5000mAh battery, with support for 100W fast charging for the Pro+ model and 67W for the Pro model. This allows for full battery replenishment in just 26 minutes(100W). Connectivity options on the Realme 11 Pro+ include 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. Other notable features include Dolby Atmos support, Hi-Res audio, and X-axis Linear Motor.
IQOO Neo 8
iQOO Neo 8 had a Chinese debut on May 23, as confirmed by the company. This date follows its predecessor model’s debut back in October 2022 – when iQOO Neo 7 first made an appearance.
Though these specs may change over time, the iQOO Neo 8 looks set to make waves in the smartphone market. According to reports, this device boasts an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 388 PPI pixel density, and HDR10+ support.
iQOO Neo 8 is powered by a MediaTek Immensity 9000+ octa-core processor paired with Mali-G710 MC10 GPU. Memory options available to this device include 8GB and 12GB RAM with 128GB and 256GB storage options; unfortunately, this device lacks card expansion slots for additional storage capacity expansion.
iQOO Neo 8 offers impressive photography capabilities thanks to a triple rear camera setup that includes a 64MP wide sensor, 16MP ultrawide sensor, and 12MP macro sensor; its front camera also boasts 32MP wide sensor photos for crisp selfies.
Fueling this device is a non-removable Li-Po 5100mAh battery which supports rapid 120W fast charging capability and comes in both orange and black variants.
The iQOO Neo 8 will run Android 13 with Fun Touch 13 operating system and feature connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.2, A-GPS, GLONASS/GALILEO BDS/QZSS Infrared port Type-C 2.0 USB On-The-Go and an under-display optical fingerprint sensor accelerometer/gyroscope proximity sensor and compass.
Motorola Razr 40 Series
Motorola plans on unveiling two foldable smartphones titled the Motorola Razr 40 and Motorola Razr 40 Ultra in February 2018, according to an official teaser. Both will sport a clamshell design similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip series of devices.
The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is expected to feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ pOLED primary display with a high refresh rate of 120Hz or 144Hz and a smaller 3.5-inch OLED cover display that features 60Hz refresh. This smartphone may also come powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and offer 8GB RAM and 512GB internal storage capacity.
Concerning cameras, this device will feature a dual rear camera system consisting of a 12MP primary sensor and a 13MP ultra-wide angle lens. Furthermore, for selfies and video calls it may feature a punch-hole design housing a 12MP sensor for selfies and video calls.
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra may feature a 3,500 mAh battery capable of fast charging at 33W, according to reports. MyUX 5 software may come preloaded onto this device which may come in red, blue and black colour options.
Renders from MySmartPrice suggest that the Razr 40 Ultra may feature a large cover display while its smaller sibling may contain only basic notifications such as time, calls, and messages.
The Razr 40 Ultra will set itself apart with one of the largest external displays among its competitors, boasting a 3.6-inch pOLED panel with a refresh rate of 144Hz and Corning Gorilla Glass protection – surpassing that of both Oppo Find N2 Flip and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5.
Leaked images reveal that the dimensions for the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra will be 170.83mm by 73.85mm and 6.99mm when unfolded; when folded it would measure 88.42mm x 73.95mm x 15.1mm with an estimated weight of 188 grams.
OnePlus Nord 3 5G
Recent rumours suggest OnePlus will unveil a new mobile phone, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G. As per recent speculations, the Nord 3 may feature a larger 6.72in or 6.74in AMOLED display with 2772 x 1240 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.
The OnePlus Nord 3 5G will reportedly utilize an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 8100 5G processor and run Android 12 OS, with 4500mAh batteries offering 100W fast charging support.
Rear camera setups typically feature 50 MP (wide), 8 MP (ultrawide), and 2 MP (monochrome) lenses; front cameras could feature 16 MP wide lenses. Each setup may offer features like Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection and Touch to focus.
Other specifications of the OnePlus Nord 3 include an under-display optical fingerprint sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope. Bluetooth 5.2 as well as dual-band A-GPS GLONASS connectivity are expected. Furthermore, Android 12 could power this phone. OnePlus has confirmed its device with 8GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage for optimal performance.
The phone is expected to feature an alert slider, a feature OnePlus has used intermittently over the years. Pricing details remain unconfirmed but are estimated to fall in between Rs30-40,000 in India.
