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OnePlus 9RT

OnePlus 9RT With Snapdragon 888 SoC, 50-Megapixel Triple Cameras Has Been Released: Check Price And Specifications.

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The OnePlus 9RT, the company’s newest smartphone in the OnePlus 9 series, was released on October 13th. AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core processor. At its live event, OnePlus also unveiled the OnePlus Buds Z2 alongside the OnePlus 9RT. The company’s new True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds have 11mm drivers and support Active Noise Canceling (ANC). The OnePlus Buds Z2 has a latency of 94 milliseconds, which is lower than the original OnePlus Buds Z’s 103 milliseconds.

OnePlus 9RT: Specifications And Features

The OnePlus 9RT has a 6.62-inch AMOLED E4 display with a 1080 x 2400 pixel Full HD+ resolution. A 120Hz refresh rate, 397 PPI pixel density, HDR 10+ support, P3 Display color gamut, up to 1300 nits of peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass protection are all features of the display panel. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core processor under the hood. The smartphone, as previously stated, has up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. On the software front, the device comes pre-installed with Android 12 and ColorOS 12.
The OnePlus 9RT has a triple camera setup that includes a 50MP main camera (Sony IMX766) with OIS and EIS support, as well as a 20MP secondary camera (Sony IMX766) with OIS and EIS support. A 16MP wide-angle lens and a 2MP macro camera are included with the 50MP camera. The smartphone comes with a 16MP selfie camera on the front. On the left side of the device is a warning slider. The phone comes with an infrared fingerprint sensor for added security.
The OnePlus 9RT has a UFS 3.1 storage capacity of up to 256GB. 5G, 4G LTE, WiFi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/AGPS, NFC, and a USB TypeC port are among the connectivity options. Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, magnetometer, and proximity sensor come in the onboard sensors.
On the OnePlus 9RT, OnePlus has included two stereo speakers as well as Dolby Atmos support. The phone has a 4,500mAh dual-cell battery with 65T Warp Charge fast charging capability. It also has dimensions of 162.2×74.6×8.29 mm and a weight of 198.5 grams.

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OnePlus Buds Z2: Specifications And Features

The 11mm dynamic drivers in the OnePlus Buds Z2 are slightly larger than the 10mm driver unit in the OnePlus Buds Z. The earbuds also have Bluetooth v5.2 connectivity, which is said to have a 94-millisecond latency rate. The new OnePlus Buds TWS earphones have ANC support, which reduces noise by up to 40dB for a better audio experience. For ANC and voice calls, there are three microphones.
The Buds Z2 earphones, according to OnePlus, have a battery life of up to 38 hours on a single charge. The earphones have a 40mAh battery that is rated to provide up to seven hours of playback time. In the charging case, the company has included a 520mAh battery, which will affect the overall battery life.
Although the charging case is IPX4 certified, the OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS earbuds are IP55 certified.
The OnePlus Buds Z2, like the OnePlus Buds Z and many other earphones in this category, have touch controls and a transparency mode to help users hear background noise when needed. Each of the OnePlus Buds Z2 earphones is 33×22.44×21.81mm and weighs 4.5 grams. The included charging case is 40.5 grams and measures 73.15×36.80×29.07 mm.

Price And Availability Details

The OnePlus 9RT comes in three colors: silver, black, and blue. The OnePlus 9RT 8GB RAM model with 128GB internal storage costs CNY 3299 (roughly Rs 38,500), while the 8GB/12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage models cost CNY 3499 (roughly Rs 40,900) and CNY 3799 (roughly Rs 44,400) respectively. From October 19, the smartphone will have a starting price at CNY 499. (roughly Rs. 5,800). From October 19, the earbuds will be available for purchase in China. Customers who buy the OnePlus Buds Z2 on the first day of the sale will receive a CNY 100 discount.

Red Magic 6S Pro

Red Magic 6S Pro by Nubia Released with Snapdragon 888+, 720Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 165Hz AMOLED Display.

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Gaming smartphone Nubia’s Red Magic 6S Pro features a 165Hz refresh rate display. Snapdragon 888+ SoC and up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM power the new smartphone, which is expected to be released later this year. The gaming smartphone is also equipped with an “upgraded multi-dimensional cooling system” with a built-in cooling fan that is more powerful. There is a 5,050mAh battery in the Red Magic 6S Pro, which supports fast charging up to 66W. To keep the smartphone cooler while charging, Red Magic has included a Charge Separation feature.

Specifications: Red Magic 6S Pro

In order to run Android 11, Red Magic OS 4.0 is used on the dual-SIM (Nano) Red Magic 6S Pro. For example, it has a 6.8″ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels and a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz. It also has a 20:9 aspect ratio, 700-nit maximum brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Snapdragon 888+ with Qualcomm Kyro 680 CPU and Adreno 680 GPU, up to 16 GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage are found inside.
Powered by a 5,050mAh battery with 66W fast charging support, the gaming smartphone has a large screen. Another feature found in Game Space on the smartphone bypasses the battery and draws power directly from an external source, which helps keep the smartphone cooler while gaming.

Red Magic 6S Pro
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In the back of the Red Magic 6S Pro, there’s a new mappable touchpad area called the “M key,” which gives users more control and allows them to customize multiple actions by sliding across the touchpad to activate. They could have been upgraded to a 450Hz touch sampling rate with a low response time of 8.3ms, which would have made them more responsive. It is also possible to customize the triggers for any game.
There’s also an RGB-illuminated cooling fan found on the smartphone back. However, this feature is only available on the Ghost model, which has a transparent back panel as a standard feature. The built-in fan is said to increase air volume and pressure by 30 and 35 percent, respectively. The smartphone also uses phase-change materials from the aerospace industry to keep it cool when under load.
The triple rear camera setup on the Red Magic 6S Pro: 64 MP primary sensor, 8 MP secondary camera, and 2 MP tertiary camera. To take selfies and video calls, it has a front-facing 8-megapixel camera with LED flash.
WiFi 6, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/GLONASS/NFC/HDMI/USB 3.0 Type-C/3.5mm headphone jack and SA+NSA dual-mode 5G support are just some of the connectivity options available. 169.86×77.19×9.5mm and 215 grams are the dimensions and weight of the Red Magic 6S Pro gaming smartphone from Red Magic.

Price And Availability Details

Select regions will be able to purchase the Red Magic 6S Pro starting September 27 on the official website of the company. The 12GB RAM + 128GB storage variant of the Nubia smartphone costs $599 (roughly Rs. 43,800). For $699, you can get a 16GB RAM + 256GB storage model (roughly Rs. 51,000). Ghost is a smartphone with a transparent back panel that costs $729 and comes with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage (roughly Rs. 53,300). The Cyborg color option is available for the first two variants. On September 9, the smartphone will go on sale in China for the first time. With a 12-gigabyte RAM and a 128-gigabyte storage option, it costs CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs 45,300). After the 25th of September, the smartphone will be available for purchase in China through open sale.

Qualcomm

Qualcomm Reveals Details Regarding Faster and More Powerful Snapdragon 888

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Snapdragon, as a part of its annual Tech Summit Digital 2020 introduced its flagship 888 5G platform for mobile phones. As per reports, this chipset will serve as the benchmark for most flagship phones to hit the market next year. The new platform contains key industry-leading innovations in the fields of 5G, gaming, camera, and artificial intelligence. The Snapdragon 888 has the power to transform mobile devices into gaming rigs of exceptional quality. Additionally, the new chipset can convert phones into high-quality cameras and capable personal assistant. Let us now take an in-depth look at the new chipset and what features it will bring to the world of smartphones.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

The Snapdragon 888 provides advanced 5G capabilities and connectivity, which will allow it to redefine mobile experiences for users. As a result, the chipset will usher in a new dawn of console-quality gaming, enterprise mobility, and telephony.  Senior VP of Mobile and Infrastructure for Qualcomm Technologies, Alex Katouzian said that this new chipset is yet another breakthrough technology. Qualcomm has a long history of providing such historic breakthroughs in the field of premium-tier mobile phones. The new chipset will allow manufacturers to differentiate their products and bring to life cutting-edge mobile technologies.

Key Features of the Snapdragon 888

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Connectivity: Features the world’s most advanced 5G platform that supports both Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth audio. It also features the Snapdragon 3rd Gen X60 Modem-RF System that extends support for 5G-enabled sub-6 carrier aggregation. This will help make the system capable of delivering the world’s fastest 5G speeds, up to a maximum of 7.5 Gbps.  The system also enables superior coverage as it uses a Dynamic Spectrum Sharing technology. The chip also supports Global 5G multi-SIM, enabling international roaming, and allows users to manage multiple numbers on the same phone.

Additionally, the system also allows users to optimize their different monthly plans and receive the best services at the most affordable costs. The chip also supports the world’s fastest Wi-Fi 6 speeds up to 3.6 Gbps as it runs on the FastConnect 6900 Connectivity System. This feature also supports Bluetooth 5.2, the Qualcomm aptX suite, and unique modulation and coding features.

Artificial Intelligence: Snapdragon 888 has a unique 6th Gen AI Engine that features the Hexagon 780 processor. This new system provides the perfect blend of voice assistants, gaming capabilities, camera quality, and fast connectivity. The chipset also features power-efficient options and performance that is three times better than the previous generation at 26 TOPS.

The platform also makes use of the 2nd Gen Sensing Hub, integrating a low-power processor to improve activity detection, screen wake, and audio detection. Such features make use of advancements in technologies like 5G, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. The updated AI Engine Direct software will enable developers to run AI-powered apps on the platform.

Camera: The Snapdragon 888 features the Spectra 580 ISP, and will be the first to have a Triple Image Signal Processor. This will enable it to capture streams simultaneously from three cameras at speeds as high as 2.7 gigapixels per second. Users can use 120fps snapshots to capture HD action sequences or three 4K HDR videos. The Spectra 580 ISP also has an updated low light architecture, allowing users to take brighter photos, even in near darkness conditions. To enable image capture in more shades, the chip features a 10-bit color depth in HEIF.

Gaming: The chipset features an Elite Gaming arsenal allowing users to enjoy ultra-smooth play at high graphics, mirroring desktop capabilities. The Snapdragon 888 also brings Variable Rate Shading to mobiles for the first time, improving rendering by 30%. The Game Quick Touch function improves responsiveness by 20% and helps in lowering touch latency.

Performance: The chipset features several significant architectural advances. Manufacturing of the platform makes use of 5nm process technology, with the Kryo 680 improving CPU performance by 25%. Top frequencies lie close to a whopping 2.84GHz, and this will be the first commercial subsystem based on the Arm Cortex-X1. The Adreno 660 renders graphics 35% faster when compared to the previous generation and can sustain better performance for more extended periods.

Security: Snapdragon 888 features the following technologies to protect user data and maintain a secure ecosystem. 

  1. Secure Processing Unit
  2. Trusted Execution Environment
  3. Wireless Edge Services 
  4. Type-1 Hypervisor, which helps isolate data between apps 
  5. Capture cryptographically-sealed photos 

Mobile phones that make use of the Snapdragon 888 will hit the market by the first quarter of 2021. All the features listed above make it evident that the devices making use of this chipset will be miles ahead of its competitors. There will be a substantial boost in Qualcomm’s capabilities, helping our smartphones become faster, safer, and more efficient than ever before!