Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge with 120W fast charging support launched in India

The past few months in India have been rather quiet with respect to phone launches. The Redmi Note 11T did make its way to India at the end of 2021 but there was nothing really special about it. However, that’s changing now with the launch of the Xiaomi 11i and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge.

Xiaomi reintroduced its ‘i’ series of phones in India with the Mi 10i at the beginning of last year, which offered 5G support and a 108MP camera. Continuing that tradition of introducing new innovations in this series, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is the first phone to come with 120W fast charging in India. It’s accompanied by the more affordable Xiaomi 11i that also charges pretty fast at 67W. Here are all the details about the two devices.

Xiaomi 11i and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge: Specifications

Specification	Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge	Xiaomi 11i
Build	Polycarbonate frame with flat edges Glass back IP53	Polycarbonate frame Glass back IP53
Dimensions & Weight	163.65 x 76.19 x 8.34mm 204g	163.65 x 76.19 x 8.34mm 207g
Display	6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 360Hz touch sampling rate HDR10 1200 nits peak brightness Corning Gorilla Glass 5	6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 360Hz touch sampling rate HDR10 1200 nits peak brightness Corning Gorilla Glass 5
SoC	MediaTek Dimensity 920 Mali G68 MC4 GPU	MediaTek Dimensity 920 Mali G68 MC4 GPU
RAM & Storage	6/8GB RAM 128GB storage Expandable via microSD	6/8GB RAM 128GB storage Expandable via microSD
Battery & Charging	4,500mAh battery 120W fast charging	5,160mAh battery 67W fast charging
Security	Side-mounted fingerprint scanner Face unlock	Side-mounted fingerprint scanner Face unlock
Rear Camera(s)	Primary: 108MP Samsung HM2, f/1.89 Secondary: 8MP ultra-wide, f/2.2 Tertiary: 2MP macro	Primary: 108MP Samsung HM2, f/1.89 Secondary: 8MP ultra-wide, f/2.2 Tertiary: 2MP macro
Front Camera(s)	16MP, f/2.45	16MP, f/2.45
Port(s)	USB-C 3.5mm headphone jack IR Blaster	USB-C 3.5mm headphone jack IR Blaster
Audio	Stereo speakers Dolby Atmos Hi-res certified audio	Stereo speakers Dolby Atmos Hi-res certified audio
Connectivity	Hybrid SIM slot Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2 5G bands: n40, n77, n78, n1, n3, n5, n8, n28	Hybrid SIM slot Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2 5G bands: n40, n77, n78, n1, n3, n5, n8, n28
Software	MIUI 12.5 Android 11	MIUI 12.5 Android 11
Colors	Pacific Pearl, Stealth Black, Camo Green, Purple Mist	Pacific Pearl, Stealth Black, Camo Green, Purple Mist

If you went through the specifications of both phones, you would realize that the only difference between the Xiaomi 11i and the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is in terms of battery and charging. The standard Xiaomi 11i has a larger 5,160mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. But, the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge takes it up a notch with 120W fast charging. The battery capacity has been reduced slightly on the HyperCharge variant, though, and you get a 4,500mAh unit. Given the extremely fast charging, the smaller battery size shouldn’t matter too much. After all, Xiaomi claims that you can charge the phone completely from 0-100% in just 15 minutes which is insane.

Apart from that, both phones share the exact same specifications throughout. Under the hood, there’s a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC based on the 6nm manufacturing node. It is a mid-range SoC that should ensure great performance on the device. Of course, you also get 5G connectivity with 8 5G bands. The base variant of both devices gets 6GB of RAM along with 128GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded via a hybrid slot, which means you can either use two SIM cards or a SIM and a micro SD card.

Another highlight of the Xiaomi 11i and 11i HyperCharge is the 108MP primary camera. Of course, Xiaomi has used this sensor on a lot of its phones already so it isn’t something new. But it ensures that the phones are well-rounded in all aspects from performance to cameras to charging. An aspect where Xiaomi has been doing really well on all its upper mid-range devices is the display. The Xiaomi 11i and 11i HyperCharge don’t disappoint in this regard either. The phones get a 6.67-inch OLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and HDR10 support.

The phones adopt flat sides along the edges reminiscent of the new iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 design. The frame is made of polycarbonate while the back is glass. Xiaomi has opted for a nice-looking design for the Xiaomi 11i series and the color options complement it well. For those wondering, both the 67W charger for the Xiaomi 11i and the 120W charger for the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge are provided within the box itself.

Xiaomi 11i and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge: Pricing and Availability

The Xiaomi 11 and the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge will be available in 5 color variants – Pacific Pearl, Stealth Black, Camo Green, Purple Mist and will be available starting from 12 January 2022. The Xiaomi 11i starts at ₹24,999 for the base variant while the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge starts at ₹26,999. The higher RAM variants are priced at ₹26,999 and ₹28,999, respectively. You will be able to purchase the phones from Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home Stores, and official retail partners.

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Google brings back Cast volume controls for Pixel phones with January 2022 update

With Android 12, Google quietly removed one important feature: the ability to control the volume of Cast-enabled devices using your phone’s volume buttons. On Android 11 and earlier versions you could change the volume of an ongoing Cast session by simply pressing the volume buttons from any screen. But that convenience is gone in the latest version of Android — you now have to open the relevant app to adjust the volume. Earlier in November Google said it had to temporarily disable the feature due to a legal issue and that it would bring it back in Android 12L. But it appears we won’t have to wait till the next Android release to get the feature back.

As spotted by Mishaal Rahman, Google has seemingly re-enabled Cast volume controls for Pixel phones running Android 12 with the January 2022 security update. That means you can once again control the volume of your Cast session using the volume keys from any screen.

Surprise! Cast volume controls have been re-enabled with the January 2022 update for Pixel. Google either settled its legal matter or this new method enables cast volume controls in a way that doesn’t violate the patent.

Here’s the relevant patch: https://t.co/trVx0zqhAm pic.twitter.com/mEZZy4FXn0

— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) January 5, 2022

As you can see in the screenshot above, when you’re streaming something to a Cast-enabled device, pressing the volume key will bring up the familiar Cast volume slider.

It’s unclear whether Cast volume controls will make their way to other Android 12 devices anytime soon. For now, it seems the feature is only coming to Pixel phones running Android 12. The January 2022 update was released earlier this week and is currently rolling out to the Pixel 3, Pixel 4, and Pixel 5 series. Meanwhile, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will get it sometime later this month.

Has the latest January 2022 update re-enabled Cast controls on your Pixel phone running Android 12? Let us know in the comments below.

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Anker shows off its new 100W GaN charger, AIO webcam, and Android TV projector at CES

CES is a notable event for the tech industry, where companies get to show off their latest products and technologies. This year’s event is no different, as we’ve witnessed the reveal of some exciting products. Some of the noteworthy highlights of CES 2022 come from Anker. The company has shared details about its upcoming devices — including a 100W GaN charger, AIO webcam, and an Android TV projector.

100W GaN Charger

Anker revealed a new 100W gallium nitride charger at CES (via The Verge). It features one USB type A in addition to two USB type C ports, and it supports USB Power Delivery 3.0 PPS. This wall charger allows power delivery at up to 100 watts. However, it’s worth mentioning that if you have more than one device plugged into it, then it’ll divide the 100W between them accordingly. The company states that this Anker 736 Nano II is “the world’s smallest 100W gallium nitride wall charger,” and it will be available in stores next March for $79.

AIO Webcam

Another handy product that Anker announced at CES is an all-in-one (AIO) webcam (via The Verge). The B600 Video Bar is the go-to in the era of remote work and endless Zoom meetings. It features a 2K sensor that can capture at 30FPS, adjustable field of view, autofocus, AI-powered zooming, and more. Additionally, its microphones are capable of reducing background noise so others can hear you more clearly.

In addition to that, this AOI webcam comes with speakers and a light. The latter can supports MagicSight — which adjusts the lighting automatically — and can be further controlled through an app. This makes the Video Bar the ultimate online conferencing tool. You won’t have to deal with separate devices to get the correct lighting, upload your live video stream, and listen to what people are saying on their ends. You can grab one starting January 25 for $220 only.

Android TV Projector

In addition to the charger and webcam, Anker also revealed at CES a new Android TV projector that comes with built-in speakers (via The Verge). The Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K runs Android TV 10.0 and includes a “4K streaming dongle” to mirror content from your phone. As its name suggests, it can project 4K images at 2400 ANSI lumens. This makes it a decent projector for dark environments. Additionally, it includes a pair of 30W speakers to make it convenient to move your setup around. The company states that it’ll be available on Kickstarter starting January 11 for $2,199, with shipping aimed at March.

Are you interested in any of Anker’s new products? If so, which? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Ride Vision System will help guide self-driving cars

Qualcomm’s push into automotive wouldn’t be complete without a chipset dedicated to self-driving cars. The company’s Snapdragon Ride Vision System is an all-new software stack from Arriver paired with a 4nm SoC. It’s designed for an optimized implementation of front and surround cameras for automated driving (AD) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

Qualcomm is confident that this system is “one of the industry’s most scalable and open” systems when it comes to AD and ADAS. The company says that its flexible deployment options allow “for a common implementation of features and requirements, with functional safety/SOTIF support, across virtually all vehicle tiers and types”. Qualcomm has been working on both AD and ADAS for a while now, with the company first announcing its entrance to the space at CES in 2020.

The Snapdragon Ride Vision System can detect static road geometry such as lane markers and guard rails, dynamic objects such as vehicles, and pedestrians and cyclists. It also has traffic sign recognition for global regulatory requirements. Custom neural network architectures for the chipset’s enhanced perception is based on 8MP wide field of view cameras.

As Qualcomm puts it, it’s an open and customizable system, so car manufacturers will be able to chop and change it to fit their own needs. Qualcomm also says that it supports Over-the-Air (OTA) updates for ongoing feature enhancements.

“As we further collaborate with the automakers and Tier 1 suppliers, our latest Snapdragon Ride Vision System aims to address a growing need for a more open, adaptable and scalable platform for computer vision solutions,” said Nakul Duggal, senior vice president and GM, automotive, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Snapdragon Ride focuses on the extensive automated driving needs of our customers, ranging from scalable SoCs to integrated AD stacks and development platforms, and tools, that provide a comprehensive solution for L2-L3 automated driving, while maintain the flexibility to accommodate automakers and Tier-1 suppliers to bring their preferred solutions.  The Snapdragon Ride Vision System can offer automakers the opportunity to customize more advanced driving experiences for every vehicle class.”

The Snapdragon Ride Vision System is expected to be available in vehicle production in 2024. Qualcomm has also announced that it is working with Renault Group on some connected car features with a “Digital Chassis” package of software and hardware developed by Qualcomm.

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Samsung Freestyle is a projector with the software of a smart TV

There has been an ever-growing number of smart projectors over the past few years, which combine a standard wall projector with a built-in media system (usually some variation of Android). Anker has a few of them under its Nebula brand, and the Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector is another example. Samsung is now entering that market with the ‘Samsung Freestyle,’ one of the company’s major announcements at CES 2022.

Samsung says the Freestyle is “a projector, smart speaker and ambient lighting device all rolled into one lightweight, portable device.” It weighs 830 grams (1.82 pounds/29.2 ounces), and has a unique rotating case that allows it to rotate 180 degrees. Samsung says it can be powered with a standard USB-PD connection, as long as 50W/20V charging (or higher) is supported by the adapter or battery. There does not appear to be any internal battery, unlike most of the Nebula smart projectors sold by Anker — the Freestyle is definitely intended to be used indoors near a power source.

The rotating design allows it to switch between projecting on walls and ceilings without being propped up by other objects. Like most smart projectors, it supports auto keystone, so it can detect the angle of the projection surface and adjust the picture as needed to prevent distortion. Samsung says it can project images up to 100 inches in size, but there’s no mention of the brightness level, which is usually where projectors this small fall short — brighter images require larger (and heavier) lamps.

The software experience should be roughly identical to what you would find on Samsung’s smart TVs, with built-in streaming apps and casting/mirror functionality for Android and iOS devices. It also has far-field microphones, so the Freestyle’s voice assistant will be able to hear people from the other side of a room. Samsung didn’t say which voice assistants would be available on the offered, but considering the software should match the company’s TVs, Bixby and Google Assistant will probably be available. A smart speaker mode is also available, as well as a mood lighting effect.

Samsung says the Freestyle will be available for pre-order later today (January 4), presumably on the company’s online store.

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The OnePlus 10 Pro comes with 80W fast charging, Hasselblad cameras, OxygenOS 12, and more

The OnePlus 10 Pro‘s design was officially revealed yesterday, and today OnePlus is sharing the specifications of its upcoming flagship. While some of its specifications, like the inclusion of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, can easily be guessed, other specs like 80W fast wired charging are more of a surprise.

Here are the official specifications for the OnePlus 10 Pro that the company has shared at this stage:

Specification	OnePlus 10 Pro
Build	<information not available>
Dimensions & Weight	163 x 73.9 x 8.55 mm
Display	120Hz Fluid AMOLED Second-gen LTPO calibration
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
RAM & Storage	LPDDR5 + UFS 3.1
Battery & Charging	5,000 mAh 80W SuperVOOC wired fast charging 50W AirVOOC wireless fast charging Reverse wireless charging support
Security	<information not available>
Rear Camera(s)	Primary: 48MP Secondary: 50MP Tertiary: 8MP
Front Camera(s)	32MP
Port(s)	<information not available>
Audio	Dual Stereo Speakers
Connectivity	NFC Bluetooth 5.2
Software	OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12
Other Features	X-axis Linear Motor

OnePlus has mentioned the display tech but has omitted the other useful bits of this spec. Early leaks had suggested that the OnePlus 10 Pro would be coming with a 6.7-inch QHD+ display, but there has been no confirmation from the company on this. Similarly, RAM and storage capacities have not been mentioned, but previous leaks have mentioned the usual combination of 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB. OnePlus has also not mentioned more details on the camera setup other than the megapixel values and the Hasselblad branding, so we will have to wait on that as well.

The most interesting bits here are the bumped-up fast charging. The OnePlus 9 Pro came with 65W fast charging, which could accomplish a full charge within the half-hour. The OnePlus 10 Pro is on its way to one-up that — the company hasn’t shared charging times, but 80W should ideally be even quicker than 65W. Also included is 50W wireless fast charging, which could get a full charge on the OnePlus 9 Pro in under 45 minutes. There’s bound to be proprietary charging tech involved, but OnePlus has not explicitly confirmed this. Curiously, OnePlus is using OPPO’s branding for the charging tech — the underlying tech is the same in both cases.

What are your thoughts on the OnePlus 10 Pro so far? Let us know in the comments below!

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OnePlus 9RT and Buds Z2 are coming to India on January 14

The OnePlus 9RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 were first revealed all the way back in October, but the products still aren’t available everywhere. OnePlus is only selling the 9RT in China, while the Buds Z2 have arrived in a handful of countries (including the United States and much of Europe). Now it seems both products will be arriving in India soon, according to a new teaser from OnePlus.

OnePlus has revealed on its official forums that the OnePlus 9RT 5G and OnePlus Buds Z2 will launch in India on January 14, accompanied by a livestream at 5PM IST on the company’s Indian YouTube channel. Yes, this is an announcement of an announcement — OnePlus didn’t specify if the devices will actually go on sale on January 14. Earlier rumors indicated OnePlus was aiming for a December release for the 9RT and Buds Z2 in India.

OnePlus talked a bit about the phone, saying “the OnePlus 9RT 5G, is an extension of OnePlus 9R, and carries on the legacy of powerful flagships geared to propel you ahead of the game. On top of the impeccably robust performance, OnePlus 9RT 5G also offers uncompromising features in design, imaging performance, and display quality. Redefining the conventional performance offered by entry-level flagships, this power-packed offering delivers an enhanced experience for avid gamers and power-users alike.”

The forum post didn’t specify the differences between the India and China versions of the OnePlus 9RT, so we’ll likely have to wait until January 14 for that information. Even if the hardware is the same, OnePlus will presumably use OxygenOS 12 instead of the ColorOS software on the Chinese version (even if there’s not much of a difference between them now).

OnePlus has not yet released the kernel source code for any variation of the OnePlus 9RT. However, you can download the included wallpapers.

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