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Xiaomi’s Redmi and close competitor Realme have both launched their marquee mid-range smartphones for 2021. The Redmi Note 10 and the Realme 8 compete against each other for the attention of consumers looking for maximum bang for their buck. Their specs, features, and pricing are very similar, making it all the more difficult to choose between the two. So, which one comes out on top? Let’s find out in this Redmi Note 10 vs Realme 8 comparison.
Display
Samsung Galaxy A526.5-inch Super AMOLED
FHD+ (2,400 x 1,080)
Infinity-O (display cutout)
407ppi
90Hz refresh rate
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G6.5-inch Super AMOLED
FHD+ (2,400 x 1,080)
Infinity-O (display cutout)
407ppi
120Hz refresh rate
Processor
Samsung Galaxy A52Unnamed octa-core CPU
Samsung Galaxy A52 5GUnnamed octa-core CPU
RAM
Samsung Galaxy A524, 6, or 8GB
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G6 or 8GB
Storage
Samsung Galaxy A52128 or 256GB
microSD support (up to 1TB)
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It would be tough to imagine the modern smartphone world without Android. Google’s operating system powers phones from almost every company beyond Apple. There’s little indication that Android’s growth and popularity will be dented in the coming years.
But what would it take for you to leave Android? It’s a question we posed our readers in a recent poll. Below are the results.
What would it take for you to leave Android?
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A variety of Apple Watch software features are apparently coming soon. Some of the more notable features include a new low power mode and satellite connectivity for messages and alerts. The Apple Watch wasn’t the first smartwatch on the market, but it’s undoubtedly one of the most popular watch lines out there. Now, a new leak may have dished out a host of software features coming in the near future.
If there is anything more awkward or irritating, it’s having people notice when you’re snapping a candid shot. One little annoying catch to using an Android phone’s camera is the little shutter sound it makes whenever you take a picture. It makes sneaking a spur-of-the-moment shot difficult, whether it’s at a meeting, a quiet room or even when you’re wandering the city. Fortunately, there are ways to turn this sound off so that you don’t have to be caught in the act.
HP’s first Android tablet, the 7-inch Slate 7, will be available in the UK starting with May 1, and it will be quite affordable priced at £129.
The device can be already ordered on HP’s UK site, and will ship in “1-2 weeks,” although, as you can see in the image below, the retailer clearly lists May 1 as a launch date for the tablet.
Announced at MWC 2013 in Barcelona a few months ago (see our hands-on preview below from Spain), the HP Slate 7 is even cheaper than the “older” Google Nexus 7, with the latter retailing for £159 in the region.
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The Moto G was first released eight years ago and offered an impressive affordable option for Android users. The Moto G series has grown and multiplied since then. In its tenth generation, there are plenty of options to choose from. Want a stylus? The Moto G Stylus series is perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to splurge on an expensive Samsung. The Moto G Power series offers impressive multi-day battery life, and the Moto G Lite and G Play are perfect for anyone looking for an ultra-affordable smartphone.
Last year’s Moto E4 and E4 Plus were great devices that grabbed lots of attention thanks to their affordable price tags. The smaller of the two was initially available for as low as $70, while the Plus model went for $180. Sure, the smartphones didn’t have flagship specs, but they still packed enough power under the hood for the average user.
At an event in Brazil, Motorola has now announced their successors, the Moto E5 and E5 Plus, joined by the more affordable Moto E5 Play.
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No home entertainment setup is complete without a killer surround sound system. Luckily, you can fill this void with a Laut BT Surround Sound System. Thanks to today’s deal, it’s on sale for just $69.99.
Movies nowadays are made with surround sound in mind. Without it, you’re only getting half the experience.
Chinese app stores are, put mildly, a mess. Even the reputable ones, like Huawei’s AppGallery, are full of shoddy apps, clones, and copyright-infringing content.
Software, in general, remains the big weakness of China’s phone makers, at least in international markets.
It’s easy to understand why some were quick to dismiss the news this week of an app alliance between China’s biggest phone manufacturers. However, I think that’s a little shortsighted.