- GIZMOCHINA
- Posts
- Vivo X100 Ultra has a 200MP Periscope Lens, Satellite Communication
Vivo X100 Ultra has a 200MP Periscope Lens, Satellite Communication
Huawei Mate 70 series to come with a “super core”
Joel Joseph
May 14, 2024
GIZMOCHINA DAILY
Your daily dose of breaking tech news
Good morning, folks!
Vivo has just unveiled the X100 Ultra, X100s, and X100s Pro in China. As the name implies, the Ultra is the highest-end model in the collection, including flagship-grade cameras.
One of the biggest highlights of the Ultra is the 200MP 1/1.14-inch HP9 periscope telephoto lens with a focal length of 85mm. We haven’t seen such a large persicope lens yet, so we are excited to see how it performs in real life.
More details on the Vivo X100 Ultra are here. If you want to know about the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro, read our launch story here.
A fresh new leak about the Huawei Mate 70 series suggests major improvements in performance thanks to an alleged “super core” Kirin chip. Weibo tipster @SmartPikachu claims that the new Kirin SoC could elevate the Mate 70 to the top ranks in terms of performance.
The exact nature of the “super core” remains unclear. It’s possible Huawei might implement a revamped core configuration within the Kirin chip, specifically for the Mate 70.
More details are here.
Rumors suggested for quite some time that Google was about to unveil a more compact Pro model: the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro XL. While we can’t call it “official” yet, a leaks reveal hands-on images of the upcoming Pixel series.
The introduction of two distinct Pro models isn’t entirely unprecedented, as Apple has been following a similar strategy with its iPhones, releasing “Pro” and “Pro Max” models that boast superior camera hardware.
More details here.
🔥More Headlines below.
Last week, Google quietly announced the Pixel 8a. The phone arrives with significant upgrades compared to its predecessor, i.e. the Pixel 7a.
The search giant’s mid-range Pixel-A series offerings are slightly toned-down versions of the flagship non-Pro number series devices. The latest Pixel 8a borrows the same design language, processor, and, notably, longer software support policy as the more premium Pixel 8.
MediaTek has launched the Dimensity 8250, a new chipset targeting premium mid-range smartphones. This is essentially a refreshed version of the Dimensity 8200, with the main improvements coming in the field of AI.
More details are here.
Wang Hua, the general manager of the Public Relations Department of Xiaomi Group has issued a statement in response to the Xiaomi SU7 brake failure.
More details here!
Next week is packed with some exciting smartphone launches. We have the Infinix GT 20 Pro and the Realme GT 6T launching in India on May 21 and 22, respectively. Now, Poco has picked May 23 as the launch date of its highly anticipated Poco F6 and F6 Pro smartphones in the global market.
More details here.
Qualcomm is going to offer chips with its custom CPU cores, thanks to the acquisition of Nuvia. The upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is also going to boast custom cores with a 2+6 CPU cluster (two performance cores and six energy-efficient cores). According to a recent rumor from @jasonwill101 on X, a design refresh of the upcoming chip with a target frequency of 4.26GHz might be finalized next month. It reportedly aims to compete with Apple A18.
More details in our story here.
🗞️ Other Stories in Tech
Your Thoughts Matter
We love hearing from you! Reply to this email or drop us a message on our social channels with topics you’d like us to cover or any feedback you have.
Thanks for reading this newsletter, see you in the next edition!
Stay Connected
Don’t miss out on daily updates, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for real-time news and more!
Regards,
Joel Joseph
Editor-in-Chief @ Gizmochina.com