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CES 2021: Acer unveils the 2021 lineup of Aspire laptops with AMD Ryzen 5000 CPU

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January 17, 2021

CES 2021: Acer unveils the 2021 lineup of Aspire laptops with AMD Ryzen 5000 CPU

Acer has refreshed its Aspire lineup of laptops with the latest Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors from Ryzen. The announcement was made on the recently concluded virtual CES 2021. Let’s take a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the new Acer Aspire 2021 lineup in Nepal.

Acer Aspire Series Overview:

The Acer Aspire series is for consumers with a tight budget. It includes a wide range of laptops with different sizes, specs, and features. The Aspire laptops are not the most premium looking laptops but they are popular for offering a balance between power and price.

And now with the new refresh, Acer has transitioned to the Ryzen 5000 mobile processors, paired with up to GTX 1650. The company has confirmed two laptops as of now – the Aspire 5 and Aspire 7. Let’s take a closer look at their features.

Acer Aspire 7 2021

The new Acer Aspire 7 comes with the latest AMD Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors. However, Acer has not disclosed the exact processors being used. It is to be noted that not all processors under the Ryzen 5000 series are based on the new Zen 3 architecture. Most of them are still based on the older Zen 2 architecture.

Talking about graphics, users can get up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650. Thus, it is not just an everyday laptop. The GPU may not be the best on the market but it is most certainly better than the integrated cards during intensive tasks and even lightweight gaming.

Acer Aspire 7 has three different performance modes – Silent, Normal, and Performance. The fan speed will change based on these performance modes. Users can toggle between them by using the “Fn+F” key.

This laptop can be configured with up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. It also features a 2.5-inch drive that can be used to expand the storage.

It sports a 15.6-inch display with an 81.61% screen to body ratio. The bezels are quite thick, especially at the top and bottom. The latter also contains the Acer logo. Acer has included its proprietary technologies such as Acer Color Intelligence and ExaColor to improve the display output. The former adjusts gamma and saturation in real-time to optimize the color and brightness of the screen, while also avoiding clipping and over-saturation.

Acer Aspire 5 2021

Moving on, the Acer Aspire 5 has a cheaper price tag than its bigger sibling. It will also feature the Ryzen 5000 series processors. In terms of graphics, you are only getting up to Radeon RX 640 so don’t have high expectation from this one. Like the Aspire 7, it comes with multiple cooling modes.

You can configure it with up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB SSD storage. You can have up to 2TB of HDD storage alongside or in place of the SSD storage.

This laptop sports a 15.6-inch FHD IPS panel with Acer BlueLightShield technology. The laptop measures 0.70-inch in thickness. Acer has used sandblasted aluminum for the lid and has topped it off with a polished finish. Other features include USB Type-C connectivity and dual-band Wi-Fi support.

Acer Aspire 5, 7 (2021) Price in Nepal & Availability

The 2021 edition of the Acer Aspire 5 and Aspire 7 will be available in North America starting from March with a starting price of $549.99 and $749.99, respectively. We can expect the price of the Acer Aspire 5 and Aspire 7 (2021) in Nepal to start at NPR 80,000, and NPR 105,000, respectively when they launch here.

Laptop models	Price in the US	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Acer Aspire 5 (Base Variant)	$549.99	NPR 80,000
Acer Aspire 7 (Base Variant)	$749.99	NPR 105,000

Also, check out our review of the Acer Swift 3.

Samsung SmartTag to keep track of your favorite items now available in Nepal

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January 15, 2021

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Samsung SmartTag to keep track of your favorite items now available in Nepal

Samsung hosted a Galaxy Unpacked event on January 14th to unveil its latest flagship S21 smartphone lineup. Along with the three new Galaxy devices and the new Buds Pro, Samsung also took the opportunity to announce its latest smart object. In this post, we will be taking a look at the specs, features, official price, and availability of Samsung Galaxy SmartTag and SmartTag+ in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag Overview:

Design

Samsung has beaten Apple by coming up with the new SmartTag before the widely discussed AirTag. It is a small, portable diamond-shaped object with rounded edges and corners. SmartTag is engraved in the circle on the middle of the tracker. There is a circular hole above it that you can use a lanyard to attach to an object you need to keep track of. It has a small user-replaceable coin-sized battery that the company claims will last for months.

Also Read:
- Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ is official: Pre-order in Nepal starts next week
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra launched: Coming soon to Nepal as well

How does it work?

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag works in the same way as any other trackers from Tile. It uses Bluetooth signals to communicate the location of the objects that it is attached to, making it easier for users to locate their misplaced or lost items. You can even ring the tracker if it is within the range. It is different than the Samsung Galaxy SmartThing Tracker that utilized LTE technology instead of Bluetooth.

These Bluetooth signals are received by devices in the Galaxy Find networks. You will be notified when the lost item has been tracked by Galaxy devices. The Find network has end-to-end encryption to avoid data leaks of the users.

Galaxy SmartThing Find

Here, Galaxy SmartTag uses the Samsung Find feature which is integrated into the SmarThing app. You can also use it as a stand-alone web application. SmartThing Find was announced back in October 2020 and is compatible with Galaxy devices running Android 8 or above. It allows users to re-locate their Galaxy devices including smartphones and earbuds. And now, the new SmartTag will also be able to take its advantage.

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag Specifications:

Body: 1.54 x 1.54 x 0.39 inches, 0.459 oz
Connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.0
Tracking range: Up to 130 yards (119 meters)
Water resistance: Yes, IP53 rated
Battery: CR2032 (user-replaceable)
Compatibility: Samsung Galaxy devices only
Companion app: SmartThings (Android)

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag+ Overview:

For more precise location tracking, Samsung has announced Galaxy SmartTag+ (SmartTag Plus) as well, which will launch later this year. This one is more similar to the rumors AirTags as it uses UWB instead of Bluetooth. Thus, the tracker offers spatial accuracy and directional accuracy. There is also an AR Finder to help you with tracking.

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag Price in Nepal & Availability

The price of the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag in Nepal is NPR 2,599. You can buy SmartTag from Samsung authorized retail stores across Nepal. For now, Samsung Nepal hasn’t brought the UWB-powered SmartTag+.

Smart Object Tracker	Price in Nepal	Availability
Galaxy SmartTag	NPR 2,599	Samsung authorized stores

Check out our review of the new Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.

Benchmarked: Apple M1 vs AMD Renoir vs Intel Tiger Lake CPU

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January 14, 2021

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Thin-and-light laptops deliver an exceptional level of portability but lack the sheer fire-power compared to full-fledged gaming or content-creation alternatives. For the foreseeable future, this statement is bound to hold true. However, it doesn’t mean the ultraportables are a total disappointment. In fact, the processors inside today’s notebooks and Ultrabooks bring an extraordinary level of power. And it only gets better with every new iteration. In this article, we’ll be comparing the Apple M1, AMD Renoir, and Intel Tiger Lake CPUs.

Apple M1 vs AMD Renoir vs Intel Tiger Lake

Apple’s switch to Arm

Recently, Apple decided to cut ties with Intel’s x86 processors for its in-house silicon based on Arm design—a first for the company. This anticipated move from Cupertino was received high praise as the Apple M1 chip blew the competition out of the water. So this is how Intel’s superiority dies… with thunderous applause. I freaking love the prequels, sue me.

Anyway, the new MacBook Air, Pro, and Mac mini powered by the said silicon is absolutely flying off the shelves in what has turned out to be one of the most successful gambles in Apple’s history.

AMD Ryzen 4000-series

However, the x86 world isn’t that far behind either. And if you’re in the Windows ecosystem, there are great options when it comes to portable laptops too—powered by either AMD or Intel processors. You might already be familiar with Team Red’s Ryzen 4000-series of CPUs by now which shared a similar story to Apple’s triumph against Intel. Codenamed Renoir, these processors successfully managed to once again establish AMD has a household name in the world of computing. Independent benchmarks and reviews signified its dominance over Intel’s existing Coffee Lake lineup of CPUs.

Intel Tiger Lake mobile

While Team Blue was admittedly falling behind the competition (which it still is), the company did launch 11th-gen Tiger Lake-U processors in late Q3 2020 for ultraportable laptops. It is based on the new Willow Cove microarchitecture but is still manufactured under a 10nm (10SF) process while AMD’s Renoir and Apple’s M1 chip have evolved to significantly more power-efficient 7nm and 5nm process node respectively. Despite this, Intel claimed that the 11th-gen Intel CPUs were “the world’s best processor for thin and light laptops.”

Regardless, with three distinct CPUs claiming the crown for the best silicon for lightweight laptops, we wanted to test out which one actually holds up the claim. So, we ran a few benchmarks to determine their performance level. For this, we picked the Apple M1 chip (8 core CPU, 8 core GPU) on the MacBook Pro, AMD Ryzen 7 4700U (8 cores, 8 threads), an Intel Core i7-1185G7 (4 cores, 8 threads). Let’s first take a brief peek at their specs:

	Apple M1 Chip	AMD Ryzen 7 4700U	Intel Core i7-1185G7
Lithography	5nm	7nm FinFET	10nm SuperFin
Microarchitecture	Firestorm and Icestorm	Zen 2	Willow Cove
CPU Cores/Threads	8 cores (thread count unspecified)	8 cores/8 threads	4 cores/8 threads
GPU Cores	8 cores	7 cores	Unspecified
L2 Cache	12MB (Performance) 4MB (Efficient)	4MB	4x 1.25MB
L3 Cache	N/A	8MB	12MB
cTDP	Unspecified	10-25W	12-28W
Base Clock	Unspecified	2.0GHz	1.2-3GHz
Boost Clock (single-core)	Unspecified	4.1GHz	4.8GHz
Graphics Model	8 core Apple GPU	AMD Radeon Graphics	Intel Iris Xe
GPU Frequency	Unspecified	1600MHz	1350MHz
PCIe Gen	4.0	3.0	4.0

Test devices:

And here are the laptops that we used to run the following benchmarks:

Apple MacBook Pro 13” – Late 2020 (M1)

MSI Modern 14 B4MW (Ryzen 7 4700U)

MSI Summit E15 A11SCS (Core i7-1185G7)

Cinebench R23: Apple M1 vs AMD Renoir vs Intel Tiger Lake

The first test we ran was Cinebench R23. This is the latest version of the popular benchmarking platform that supports Apple’s M1 chip. It only tests the CPU capabilities of the system including its ability to handle real-world 3D tasks. This CPU-based rendering benchmark tool can tell how fast and how efficiently your system’s processor can render a scene by using a single or all cores.

Cinebench R23		M1	Ryzen 7 4700U	Core i7-1185G7
Single Core	Time (1st cycle)	8 minutes 44 seconds	10 minutes 58 seconds	9 minutes 5 seconds
	Total Time (2 cycles)	17 minutes 28 seconds	21 minutes 57 seconds	18 minutes 4 seconds
	Score	1520	1200	1474
Multi-Core	Time (1st cycle)	1 minute 35 seconds	1 minute 54 seconds	2 minutes 25 seconds
	Total Time (6 cycles)	10 minutes 7 seconds	11 minutes 20 seconds	12 minutes 28 seconds
	Score	7792	7048	5312
MP Ratio		5.13x	5.87x	3.60x

Time Taken: Lower is Better
Score: Higher is Better

In this test, as expected, Apple’s M1 turned out victorious in terms of both: single-core and multi-core performance. What Apple has managed to achieve with the Arm design is truly commendable. Add power efficiency into the mix and this silicon becomes an undisputed champion in every sense of the word. Intel’s Tiger Lake beating AMD’s Renoir CPU in terms of single-core performance comes as a surprise.

Considering how most lightweight tasks which is the primary use case of a thin-and-light laptop are optimized for single-core, what Intel is offering is indeed quite good. However, if you’re into photo/video editing or other heavy workloads, its multi-core performance pales in comparison to the Apple and AMD counterparts.

Geekbench 5: Apple M1 vs AMD Renoir vs Intel Tiger Lake

Moving on, the second test that we ran was Geekbench 5. It is one of the most popular processors benchmarking tools that scores both CPU and GPU performance. This program runs various tests one after another and depending on how long your system manages to complete the tests, gives out an appropriate score.

Geekbench 5.3.1		M1	Ryzen 7 4700U	Core i7-1185G7
CPU	Time	1 minute 35 seconds	2 minutes 5 seconds	1 minute 53 seconds
	Single Core	1739	1099	1533
	Multi-Core	7642	4782	4920
Compute (OpenCL)	Time	40.27 seconds	59.57 seconds	45.60 seconds
Compute (OpenCL)	Score	19100	10696	17115

Time Taken: Lower is Better
Score: Higher is Better

In terms of CPU performance, Geekbench 5 results paint a similar picture as Cinebench R23. Surprisingly, Intel’s i7-1185G7 outscores the Ryzen 7 4700U in our test instance. Getting to GPU performance, however, Tiger Lake’s Iris Xe wins against the Radeon graphics by a landslide—while Apple’s M1 takes the crown in this department as well.

With this, we can say that Intel’s wild claims about up to 4.5x better graphics performance on 11th-gen processors are somewhat valid. Plus, it’s also disappointing to see that AMD has stuck with the same graphics setup in the newly announced Ryzen 5000 “Cezanne” series of mobile processors. It does bring the new Zen 3 microarchitecture (in some models) which is exciting, but most of us were hoping to see RDNA 2 in action as well.

Unigine: Apple M1 vs AMD Renoir vs Intel Tiger Lake

Next up, we ran the Unigine Heaven and Unigine Valley benchmarks. Both of them are GPU-intensive tests that can determine the stability of a GPU. Here, Unigine Heaven supports DirectX 9, DirectX 11, and OpenGL 4.0 APIs. Both of these even support stereo 3D and multi-monitor configurations. Before diving into how these processors performed, allow me to mention the parameters applied for the test.

	Unigine Heaven	Unigine Valley
API	OpenGL	OpenGL
Quality	High	High
Tessellation	Extreme	N/A
Stereo 3D	Disabled	Disabled
Multi-monitor	Disabled	Disabled
Anti-aliasing	x2	x2
Full Screen	Yes	Full
Resolution	System	System

Now on to the actual scores:

Unigine	M1		Ryzen 7 4700U		Core i7-1185G7
Unigine	Heaven	Valley	Heaven	Valley	Heaven	Valley
Time	4 minutes 18 seconds	3 minutes 8 seconds	4 minutes 18 seconds	3 minutes 8 seconds	4 minutes 18 seconds	3 minutes 8 seconds
FPS	38.7	59.1	10.8	11.1	24.6	30.4
Score	976	2473	272	465	619	1271
Min FPS	9.1	32.6	4.9	4.9	6.8	17.5
Max FPS	82.2	96.1	21.0	19.7	52.6	53.5

Time Taken: Lower is Better
Score: Higher is Better

Looking at the table above, we can clearly see that Apple M1 has a dominant GPU among the three. Following it is Intel’s Iris Xe while the AMD Radeon graphics once again comes in third.

GFXBench: Apple M1 vs AMD Renoir vs Intel Tiger Lake

The final benchmark that we ran was GFXBench. It is a pretty popular cross-API 3D graphics benchmarking program.

It tests the GPU capability of your system under different scenarios like gaming, rendering, OpenGL ES 3.0, ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) performance, etc. Here are a few results from the GFXBench test. Like other GPU benchmarking tools we’ve tried, GFXBench pens a familiar verdict.

GFXBench	M1	Ryzen 7 4700U	Core i7-1185G7
Time	19 minutes 34 seconds (2 tests unavailable)	23 minutes 51 seconds	22 minutes 15 seconds
Aztec Ruins 1440p – High Tier (Offscreen)	5246.58 frames (81.5953 fps)	1097.35 frames (17.0662 fps)	2838.53 frames (44.1449 fps)
Car Chase 1080p (Offscreen)	10554.3 frames (178.584 fps)	2216.22 frames (37.4996 fps)	6283.96 frames (106.328 fps)
Manhattan 3.1 1080p (Offscreen)	17091.7 frames (275.672 fps)	3039.19 frames (49.0919 fps)	8379.54 frames (135.514 fps)
ALU 2 1080p (Offscreen)	18001.4 frames (300.023 fps)	9964.87 frames (166.081 fps)	32352.5 frames (539.208 fps)
Driver Overhead 2 1080p (Offscreen)	14869.8 frames (247.829 fps)	5157.14 frames (85.9523 fps)	8803.07 frames (146.718 fps)
Texturing 1080p (Offscreen)	71172 MTexel/s (53.7576 fps)	49647 MTexel/s (116.99 fps)	15541 MTexel/s (32.474 fps)

Time Taken: Lower is Better
Score: Higher is Better

Apple M1 vs AMD Renoir vs Intel Tiger Lake: Verdict

So, from all this, we can conclude that Apple’s M1 chip is the unmatched performance champ in terms of both: CPU and GPU when it comes to thin-and-light laptops for now. The new AMD Cezanne processors could up the ante in terms of CPU performance but since the company disappointingly didn’t make an effort on the graphics front, it’s left us wanting for more.

CES 2021: AMD announces Ryzen 5000 mobile processors based on Zen 3 architecture

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January 13, 2021

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CES 2021: AMD announces Ryzen 5000 mobile processors based on Zen 3 architecture

AMD has taken the opportunity at the CES 2021 to unveil what it calls the World’s Best Mobile Processors. These are the new Ryzen 5000 Series mobile processors from AMD. As opposed to what we naturally assumed, not all the Ryzen 5000 series processors are based on the latest Zen 3 architecture. Let’s take a look at the specs, features, and availability of the new AMD Ryzen 5000 Series mobile processors.

AMD Ryzen 5000 Mobile Processors Overview:

5000U Mobile Series

The new Ryzen 5000 Mobile processors are divided into two categories – H-series and U-series. The latter is targeted at slim and portable laptops that are not meant for high-demanding tasks. These CPUs are generally used in everyday laptops and business ultrabooks. There are three U-series laptops on the AMD Ryzen 5000 Mobile Processors and only two of them are based on Zen 3 architecture. All of the new U-series processors are based on 15W TDP.

The entry-level Ryzen 3 5300U comes with 4 cores and eight threads whereas the top-tier Ryzen 7 5800U has eight cores and sixteen threads. The latter is based on the Zen 3 architecture and has a boosted clock frequency of 4400MHz. AMD also claims the Ryzen 5800U to offer 16% and 14% improvements in single and multi-threaded performance compared to Ryzen 4000U. It also boasts battery endurance of up to 17.5 hours on normal usage.

	5300U (Ryzen 3 )	5500U (Ryzen 5)	5700U (Ryzen 7)	5600U (Ryzen 5)	5800U (Ryzen 7)
Architecture	Zen 2			Zen 3
Core/Threads	4/8	6/12	8/16	6/12	8/16
Base Clock (MHz)	2600	2100	1800	2300	1900
Boosted Clock (MHz)	3800	4000	4300	4200	4400
TDP (W)	15W

Also Read:
- Intel reveals 11th-gen H35 series processors for ultraportable gaming laptops

5000 H/HS Mobile Series

Moving on, H-series processors are meant for high-demanding tasks such as gaming and content creations. These processors have a higher TDP than the U-series and appear in bulky gaming notebooks and studio laptops. Until last year, all of the H-series laptops came with 45W TDP but AMD released HS-series processors that offered the same clock frequency as the H-series processors but at a lower TDP of 35W. The new series was supposed to bring the performance of H-series processors to a thinner form factor. This time around, the HX series have a lower base clock frequency compared to its H-counterpart.

	5600H (Ryzen 5)	5600HS (Ryzen 5)	5800H (Ryzen 7)	5800HS (Ryzen 7)	5900HS (Ryzen 9)	5980HS (Ryzen 9)
Architecture	Zen 3
Core/Threads	6/12		8/16
Base Clock (MHz)	3300	3000	3200	2800	3000	3000
Boosted Clock (MHz)	4200		4400		4600	4800
TDP (W)	35W

5000 HX Mobile Series

And now, AMD has added a new subcategory inside the H-series mobile processors. All the processors under the new 5000 HX mobile lineup are based on Zen 3 architecture and have a TDP of over 45W. AMD says that this new lineup of processors is meant for “serious gaming”. Select HX Ryzen processors can also be unlocked for overclocking.

For now, the Ryzen 9 5980HX is the most advanced mobile processor from AMD. The company is even claiming it to be the best mobile processor for 2021.

	Ryzen 9 5900HX	Ryzen 9 5980HX
Architecture	Zen3
Core/Threads	8/16
Base Clock (MHz)	3300
Boosted Clock (MHz)	4800	4800
TDP (W)	45W+

AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile Processors Availability

AMD has confirmed that there will be over 150 different consumer and commercial notebooks powered by the latest AMD Ryzen 5000 mobile processors. Manufacturers like Asus, HP, and Lenovo will launch Ryzen 5000-powered laptops starting from Q1 of 2021.

Mobile Processors	Availability
AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile Processors	Q1, 2021

Check out our review of Asus ZenBook 14 UM425 (AMD).

CES 2021: NVIDIA announces GeForce RTX 30-series mobile GPUs for laptops

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January 13, 2021

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CES 2021: NVIDIA announces GeForce RTX 30-series mobile GPUs for laptops

NVIDIA unveiled its Ampere micro-architecture along with the launch of the GeForce RTX 30 series desktop GPUs. And now the company has announced its mobile version. Like its desktop counterpart, the RTX 30 series mobile GPUs for laptops are based on the new Ampere architecture. In this post, we will be taking a look at all the features of the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series laptop GPUs along with the specs, features, and availability.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop GPUs

GeForce graphics solution from NVIDIA is very popular among laptop users. The company has also claimed that over 50 million users have spent 14 billion hours gaming on a laptop with a GeForce product. NVIDIA’s GPUs have grown in popularity too with the company recording up to a 7 times increase in sales of GeForce laptops over the time of 7 years. NVIDIA now looks to have an even tighter grip on the market with its latest GeForce RTX 30 Series laptop GPU.

As I mentioned earlier, the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series laptop GPUs are based on the latest Ampere architecture. The new lineup brings the 3rd Gen Max-Q technology along with up to 2 times better power efficiency.

Ampere Architecture

The new laptop GPUs offer up to 2x FP32 throughout with the help of new streaming multiprocessors based on the Ampere technology. These GPUs come with multiple architectural improvements, support for PCIe Express 4.0, and improved performance per watt. The new Tensor cores offer up to twice the throughput of last-gen cores. These new cores power features like NVIDIA DLSS, Temporal Anti-Aliasing, NVIDIA Broadcast, and NVIDIA Relax.

Dynamic Boost 2.0

NVIDIA has now introduced a new feature called Dynamic Boost 2.0 that optimizes CPU, GPU, and memory with the help of AI algorithms. The algorithms allow the laptop to constantly look for areas where more power is needed and helps in power optimization for better performance. The system can allocate up to 20W power for graphics-intensive tasks to boost frame rates and reduce rendering time.

This feature is available on all NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series laptop GPU with the Max-Q design and is enabled by default.

Whisper Mode and DLSS

With the Whisper Mode, users can choose between different acoustic levels and the system will dynamically manage the CPU, GPU, and fans for the best acoustic performance possible. DLSS, an upscaling technology, will now be supported by over 30 games including Cyberpunk 2077 and Minecraft.

Resizable BAR Support

We first saw Resizable BAR in action when AMD announced Smart Memory Access (SAM) during the launch of the Radeon RX 6000 series desktop GPU. This feature is now supported by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series Laptop GPUs. It allows the compatible CPU to access the whole VRAM of GPU simultaneously instead of accessing it in fragments. This will boost the performance of the system allowing it to achieve a higher refresh rate.

This feature will be enabled via a driver update on laptops that are compatible.

Specifications

NVIDIA has announced three GPUs under the GeForce RTX 30 mobile series – RTX 3080, 3070, and 3060.

	3060	3070	3080
Architecture	Ampere
Process	8nm
CUDA Cores	3840	5120	6144
Boost Clock (MHz)	1283 – 1703 MHz	1290 – 1620 MHz	1245 – 1710 MHz
GPU Subsystem Power (W)	60 – 115 W	80 – 125 W	80 -150+ W
Standard Memory Configuration	6GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6	16/8GB GDDR6
Memory Interface Width	192 bits	256 bits	256 bits

Other features of GeForce RTX 30 series mobile GPUs

NVIDIA has confirmed that more laptops with GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs will have 1440p displays. This includes the upcoming Razer Blade Pro, HP Omen 15, Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, and Asus ROG Zephyrus G15. Similarly, over half of the laptops will have support up to 240Hz refresh rate. Some will even have support for a 360Hz refresh rate.

On the other hand, studio laptops with GeForce RTX 30 GPUs will arrive with pixel-accurate displays, up to 16GB of VRAM, and up to 2x rendering performance, and up to 8K RAW and HDR video editing.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series Laptop GPU Availability

NVIDIA has confirmed over 70 different laptops with GeForce RTX 30 series mobile GPUs. Laptops with GeForce RTX 3070 and RTX 3080 will be available starting from January 26th. Similarly, laptops with RTX 3080 laptops will be available on February 2nd. OEMs including Razer, Asus, MSI, Gigabyte, Lenovo, and Alienware will offer laptops with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPU.

GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptops	Availability
RTX 3060	February 2nd
RTX 3070	January 26th
RTX 3080	January 26th

Check out our review of Asus ROG Strix Scar 15.

Samsung unveils Exynos 2100 taking on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888

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January 13, 2021

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Samsung unveils Exynos 2100 taking on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888

Samsung has announced its latest flagship smartphone chipset ahead of the January Unpacked event. The new Exynos 2100 will power the upcoming Samsung flagship smartphones including the Galaxy S21 series. In this post, we will be taking a detailed look at the new Samsung Exynos 2100 including its specs, features, and improvements over the Exynos 990.

Samsung Exynos 2100 Overview:

Lately, Samsung has been under fire for using its in-house Exynos processors in its flagship smartphones. While it ships flagship powered by Snapdragon processor in limited markets, the phones in the global market arrive with Exynos. In numerous tests performed by independent reviewers, the Exynos variants clearly lagged behind their Snapdragon counterpart. Though the company defended its processor in the beginning, it has now admitted the shortcomings and promised a new beginning with the Exynos 2100.

Architecture

Exynos 2100 is Samsung’s second chipset to be based on a 5nm EUV process node. Thus, it will have better power efficiency over the Exynos 990 that was based on the 7nm process. According to the company, the shift in the process makes the new chipset contributes to 10% better performance and a 20% reduction in power consumption.

Still, Samsung’s 5nm process is not as good as the TSMC on which the Apple Bionic A14 and Kirin 9000 are based on. According to an analysis by AnandTech, Samsung’s 5nm process is comparable to TSMC’s N7P node in terms of power efficiency.

CPU Cores

After facing lots of criticism from the users, Samsung has finally decided to ditch its custom Mongoose cores for its Exynos chipset. The first chipset to have the Mongoose cores was Exynos 8890. The tradition was kept alive up to last year with the Exynos 990.

Now, the Exynos 2100 has ditched the Mongoose cores for the Arm Cortex cores. The new chipset is an octa-core processor based on a tri-cluster architecture. It consists of one Cortex X1, three Cortex A78, and four Cortex A55 cores like the Snapdragon 888. However, the cores on the Exynos 2100 are clocked at a higher speed. The Cortex X1 core is clocked at 2.9GHz, while the Cortex A78 and A55 cores are clocked at 2.8 GHz and 2.2 GHz respectively.

The higher clock speed on the Exynos 2100 is expected to give it an edge over the Snapdragon 888, especially on multi-core performance. However, we still have to wait for real-life tests between the two processors for a conclusive answer.

GPU

Another difference between the Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100 is the GPU. Samsung has already confirmed its partnership with AMD for smartphone GPU for the next-gen flagship processor. But for now, the company is still using the Mali GPU provided by Arm. On the other hand, Qualcomm uses its own Adreno GPU.

The new Exynos 2100 comes with Arm Mali G78 GPU which is a successor to the Mali G77 CPU. It is the same chipset that is on the Exynos 1080. However, the one in 2100 has a higher GPU core count of 14. Samsung is claiming up to 40% boosted GPU performance with the new Exynos 2100.

Exynos 2100: Performance Improvements

In addition to the use of the new CPU and GPU, Samsung has made additional tweaks in the Exynos 2100 for better performance. To be more specific, Samsung has stated that Exynos 2100 will benefit from better cache memory, a stronger scheduler, and more efficient voltage control. These along with the new CPU cores result in 30% better performance over the Exynos 990.

Similarly, there is AMIGO (Advanced Multi-IP Governor) which optimizes the power consumption during GPU-intensive tasks such as gaming.

NPU

The new NPU on the Exynos 2100 is based on a new tri-core design. Samsung has also made some changes to its architecture. Thus, the new NPU is capable of performing up to 26 Trillion Operations Per Second (TOPS). It is a significant improvement over the NPU on Exynos 990 that could only achieve up to 15 TOPS. The number is on par with the Snapdragon 888 and better than that of Apple 14 Bionic (11 TOPS).

Samsung has also made some feature-map and weight compression to double the power efficiency of the new NPU. The company has said that the NPU will make some major improvements in computational photography.

Camera

Talking about photography, the ISP on the Exynos 2100 can support up to a 200MP single camera sensor. Similarly, the new chipset can support up a multi-camera setup of up to 6 cameras. Also, it will allow phones to make use of up to four camera sensors at a given time. That is one more than the three cameras that Snapdragon 888 can use simultaneously.

With the help of NPU, the ISP can recognize objects and backgrounds allowing it to better optimize the photo.

For videos, there is a new multi-frame processing engine. Similarly, the new multi-format codec on 2100 can support 4K 120fps video recording and 8K 60fps playback. The process also includes an AV1 decoder for 8K videos.

5G

Exynos 2100 is the first flagship Exynos chipset to feature an integrated modem for 5G connectivity. Last year’s Exynos 990 came with an external modem in the form of the Exynos 5123 modem. The new modem supports both sub-6GHz and mm-wave 5G spectrum.

There doesn’t seem to be many improvements in the 5G modem except for the AP being integrated into the modem. But this helps the company save space in the chip, reduce power consumption, and save money.

The hype around the new Exynos 2100 is real with Samsung using catchy phrases like “Exynos is Back”. The first phone to be powered by the new chipset will be the Samsung Galaxy S21 series which will be unveiled on 14th January. Has Samsung finally come up with a processor that can challenge the likes of Snapdragon 888? Have your say in the comments section.

Check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy M51.

CES 2021: Sony announces its lineup of Master Series and Bravia OLED TVs for 2021

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CES 2021: Sony announces its lineup of Master Series and Bravia OLED TVs for 2021

Sony has started the CES 2021 with a bang. It has already announced its ultra-hip lineup of TVs. This came right after Samsung and LG announced their new lineup of TVs. We basically have three categories to look out for: the Master Series Z9J, Sony 4K OLED TVs, and Sony 4K LED TVs. Let’s take a detailed look at each of the 2021 TV lineups from Sony.

Master Series Z9J

The Master Series Z9J is here to replace the Z9G from last year. It is the company’s entry for the 8K TVs for this year. However, higher resolution is just the tip of the iceberg here. It comes with a full array of LED panels and contrast boosting technology. Furthermore, it also has an X-wide angle for better off-axis performance, Acoustic Multi-Audio, a three-way stand for versatile placement, and HDMI 2.1.

Also, they have made a switch from the Android TV platform to the improved Google TV system. And this is true for all the Sony TV lineups for 2021. The Google TV system provides an upgraded interface that places an emphasis on content. It will now be easier to jump to your favorite streaming shows and more.

Then there is the Cognitive Processor XR. It is Sony’s latest picture processing chip. It will undoubtedly help to improve the picture quality. With the help of this processor, the system can intelligently optimize the picture by analyzing different elements and placing emphasis on the focal point. Finally, the advanced local dimming allows the screen to dim and brighten at specific parts of the display, thereby providing deep black levels and punchy highlights.

You can purchase the Master Series Z9J in two sizes: 85-inch and 75-inch. Their prices have not yet been revealed. However, considering the fact that last year’s Z8H is still selling for $9000, we can expect the prices for the new models to be around the same level, if not more.

Sony Bravia X95J and X90J

These are the 4K LED TVs from Sony for 2021. The X95J will replace the X950H from last year and the features are on par with the Master Series Z9J. The only difference being it offers 4K instead of 8K. The same is the case for the X90J too.

The devices won’t be as bright as the Z9J. However, they will still be pretty bright. Both of them use full-array local dimming for better contrast and black levels. Still, they don’t have a Mini LED. Thus, in the case of 4K LEDs, Samsung might have an edge.

But you can still count on them to offer strong HDR performance, acoustic multi-audio, and the flagship cognitive processor XR. The X95J is available in three sizes: 85-inch, 75-inch, and 65-inch. Similarly, the X90J will be available in 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, and 100-inch.

Sony Master Series A90J and A80J

Now for the customer’s favorite OLED TVs, the A90J is expected to carry on the impressive standards set by the last year’s A8H. Both A90J and A80J use the XR OLED Contrast for boosted brightness and solid blacks in shadow areas.

The Master Series A90J also comes with an added aluminum sheet in the panel laminate. This will help the screen to disperse heat better. Furthermore, it also employs WRGB light emission. Other than that you get the Google TV system, a two-way stand, a thin profile, and much more.

A step-down from the A90J is the A80J. This is for those who don’t want to empty their pockets for an OLED TV. However, the trade-off will come in terms of brightness. It will still get the contrast boosting technology, however, it will still be lower than that of the A90J.

The size options for the A90J are 55-inch, 65-inch, and 83-inch. Similarly, for the A80J, the size options are 55-inch, 65-inch, and 77-inch.

Check out our review of the Samsung RU7100 55″ 4K TV.

CES 2021: LG sheds light on its 2021 lineup of flagship OLED TVs

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CES 2021: LG sheds light on its 2021 lineup of flagship OLED TVs

After Samsung, LG has now detailed its lineup of flagship TV at the CES 2021. The 2021 lineup of LG flagship TVs will include TV based on OLED, QNED, Mini LED, and NanoCell technology. In this post, we will be taking a look at all the new features and improvements that LG will be adding to its 2021 lineup of flagship TV.

2021 LG Flagship TV Lineup

New OLED evo Panel From LG

The upcoming G1 OLED TVs from LG will have an improved panel which the company is calling OLED evo. It has higher brightness levels and can produce punchier images. The C1 series offers TVs with screen sizes ranging from 48-inch all the way up to 83-inch. LG also announced a new Gallery Stand that is suited for 55/65-inch TVs under the G1, C1, B1, and A1 series TV.

LG is relying on its self-lit pixel technology for a more immersive experience. With this technology, LG claims that its 2021 TVs will be capable of producing perfect black. Similarly, the self-lit panels have been certified to have 100% color fidelity as tested by Intertek. In addition to this, the upcoming TV will also have Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos.

LG Alpha Gen 4 AI Processor

LG TVs under the Z1, G1, and C1 series along with the select QNED Mini LED TVs (QNED 99 and QNED 95) and NanoCell TVs (NANO99 and NANO95) will all feature the new Alpha Gen 4 AI processor. The company claims that the new processor can upscale content of any quality to look pitch-perfect on TV. LG’s AI Picture PRO can recognize on-screen objects and can differentiate between foreground and background. Thus, each object can be processed individually resulting in better three-dimensional pictures. In addition to it, the processor can further optimize the quality of images, control light in different scenes, conditions, and environments.

Similarly, the new AI Sound Pro supports Virtual 5.1.2 surround sound up-mixing via the inbuilt TV speakers. There is also a new feature called Auto Volume that normalizes the volume level when switching between channels and video streaming platforms.

Improved webOS and Magic Remote

On the software front, LG has updated its webOS smart TV platform. The new webOS 6.0 comes with an overhauled Home screen along with other performance and feature improvements. The company claims that the new platform has improved app accessibility and can provide more personalized recommendations using the new simple content discovery tool. LG has also updated its Magic Remote with new hotkeys for popular content providers. It claims that the new Magic Remote along with the webOS 6.0 will offer better control and navigation.

Gaming Features

For gamers, the new lineup TVs will have a response time of up to 1millisecond. Similarly, LG will include its Game Optimizer technology in all 2021 TVs running on with webOS TV. This technology optimizes the setting for the best results according to the genre of the game. Also, these TVs will have G-SYNC compatibility and support for FreeSync Premium and Variable Refresh Rate.

Not to forget – LG TVs will be the first to natively support Stadia gameplay after Google TV when the feature will be added to webOS in the second half of 2021.

LG has also promised to make HDMI 2.1 technology available across more TVs in 2021. The Z1, G1, and C1 series TVs will have up to four ports supporting the latest HDMI standard. Similarly, technologies like enhanced audio return channel (eARC) and automatic low latency mode (ALLM) will be available across the whole lineup.

Environmental Impact

The 2021 LG OLED TV lineup will be certified by Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS) for environmental impact. According to SGS, the LG OLED TV panel will have 50% less emission of volatile organic compounds compared to LCD panels of the same size. Similarly, the exterior of the new soundbars will be made using recycled materials and the company won’t be using expanded polystyrene foam blocks for protection.

Which feature of the 2021 lineup of flagship TV from LG are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below.

Check out our review of the Samsung RU7100 55″ 4K TV.

CES 2021: Intel reveals 11th-gen H35-series of CPUs for ultraportable gaming laptops

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January 12, 2021

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CES 2021: Intel reveals 11th-gen H35-series of CPUs for ultraportable gaming laptops

There’s this easy distinction for consumers set by both Intel and AMD when they’re trying to buy a high-performing or a portable laptop. To those looking for ultra-portable machines, they can go for the one with ‘U’-suffix that usually has a configurable TDP (cTDP) ranging from 10W to 25W. Similarly, if sheer power is what you want, then there are the ‘H’-suffixed CPUs with cTDP reaching up to 54W. And now, Intel has debuted the lovechild of these two categories of mobile processors under the H35 series. The company claims that these CPUs will power a whole new category of ultraportable gaming laptops. Let’s learn more about the Intel Tiger Lake 11th-gen H35 CPUs.

Intel 11th-gen H35 series CPUs Overview:

Before getting into what these processors are packing, there’s one question worth asking—was this genre of CPUs necessary? Well, the answer depends on who you ask but I feel like it… kinda makes sense. Enthusiast gaming laptops have always been considerably bulky in their form-factor; while notebooks and Ultrabooks significantly sacrifice the gaming performance for portability. As a result, the middle-ground is ideal for those who want a capable gaming laptop while simultaneously retaining the ease-of-carry.

Yet, this one’s a double-edged sword. Many people may ultimately find the introduction of these mobile CPUs to be confusing; or flat-out unnecessary. First off, as things stand, all 3 processors that have been announced are quad-core CPUs and Intel has daringly classified two of them under the i7 umbrella. Seeing how all the Comet Lake-H series i7 processors were either Hexa (6) or Octa (8) core, naming newer i7 quad-core CPUs with H-suffix creates confusion, to say the least.

Quad-core i7 H-series CPU?

Calling them all i5 processors would’ve made a lot more sense, tbh. Here, all three of them—i7-11375H SE (Special Edition), i7-11370H, and i5-11300H are 4C/8T CPUs with 28W cTDP-down and 35W cTDP-up. But excitingly, the top-tier i7-11375H SE makes use of Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 technology to reach up to 5.0GHz of single-core turbo frequency whereas the remaining two hit 4.8 and 4.4GHz respectively. Similarly, both i7 CPUs have 4.8GHz and 4.3GHz of max 2-core and all-core turbo, while the i5-11300H is restricted to 4.4GHz and 4.0GHz. Likewise, the i7 options also feature 12MB of L3 cache while the i5 counterpart makes do with 8MB.

Model	Cores / Threads	Intel Turbo Boost Technology			L3 Cache	cTDP Up	cTDP Down
Model	Cores / Threads	1-core Turbo (Max)	2-core Turbo (Max)	4-core Turbo (Max)	L3 Cache	cTDP Up	cTDP Down
i7-11375H SE	4/8	5.0GHz	4.8GHz	4.3GHz	12MB	35W	28W
i7-11370H	4/8	4.8GHz	4.8GHz	4.3GHz	12MB	35W	28W
i5-11300H	4/8	4.4GHz	4.4GHz	4.0GHz	12MB	35W	28W

According to Intel, these processors will be ideal for 14-15” machines and could achieve 70+ FPS on AAA titles; under 1080p resolution and high graphics settings. This claim obviously invites a lot of arguments and criticisms but we can’t wait to test these claims ourselves. Intel says the i7-11375H SE can hit more than 70FPS under 1080p resolution on titles like Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, Destiny 2, Hitman III, and more, with “smooth” gaming in these titles at 4K resolution.

Citing NVIDIA’s performance data embargo, the company didn’t reveal exactly what GPU it was paired against. Anyway, just like the 11th-gen U-series processors, these too are based under 10nm SuperFin technology and share other similarities like PCIe Gen4, Thunderbolt 4 standard too. Additionally, they support up to 64GB of DDR4-3200 or 32GB of LPDDR4X-4266 RAM.

Resizable BAR

Moreover, all the H35 processors are WiFi 6/6E(Gig+) compatible and feature discrete Intel Killer WiFi 6E AX1675 card. Another interesting addition to these silicons is the Resizable BAR (Base Address Register). Intel has worked in tandem with NVIDIA in order to deliver better throughput between the CPU and the GPU—thus resulting in relatively better performance. With high-bandwidth data transfer via the PCIe lanes by the discrete GPU, the CPU can access and store data in the video memory (VRAM) directly thanks to Resizable BAR.

AMD first made use of this technology in its Radeon RX 6000-series graphics card under the Smart Access Memory (SAM) branding. So, only time will tell just how well will the 11th-gen H35 CPU and NVIDIA Ampere mobile GPU combo performs. If Intel’s claims live up and if the recent leaks of NVIDIA’s 30-series of GPUs are to be considered, then Team Blue has something to be proud of here.

Getting back to the topic, the main benefit of these Tiger Lake H35 CPUs that Intel wants you to know is most definitely the single-core performance. In our tests, we’ve been quite impressed with the single-threaded performance from 15W Core U-series CPUs which fare better against AMD’s Ryzen 4000-series (Renoir) of U-series processors while also respectably holding its ground against Apple’s octa-core M1 chip. But then again, technically, the Ryzen 4000 is already old-gen and AMD is expected to announce the all-new Ryzen 5000 mobile processors just a day after Intel’s keynote at the CES 2021.

Impressive Single-Thread Performance

Now, with all this information, seeing how the H35 CPUs are specifically targeted for ultraportable gaming laptops, this lineup makes all the more sense. For most modern-day games, a quad-core CPU will do just fine—plus the portability that these machines are set to introduce, the future of the ultraportable gaming laptop market looks positive. Well, let’s talk numbers. According to Intel, the single-thread performance of the top-of-the-line i7-11375H SE is matched only by the i9-10980HK (45W). Compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS (35W) and Ryzen 9 4900H (45W), the company claims roughly 30% better single-thread performance; all benchmarked in SPEC2006int.

Similarly, these also offer about 9% improvement against the 15W Tiger Lake ‘U’ CPUs in the same category. Moving on to multi-threaded performance, Intel says you can expect a performance boost of more than 40% from its 15W parallel. In terms of availability, different OEMs like Asus, Acer, MSI, etc. have already confirmed that they’ll be using Intel 11th-gen H35 series CPUs in their upcoming ultraportable gaming laptops. Also, there will be 40+ designs of such devices that are scheduled to launch in H1 2021. Likewise, Xiaomi has confirmed that its upcoming RedmiBook Pro will be powered by an Intel Tiger Lake H35 CPU.

Intel 11th-gen H series CPUs First Look

But hold on, despite the H35 lineup, Intel isn’t dismissing high-end mobile gaming processors (duh); so there’s going to be hexa/octa-core H-series of 11th-gen CPUs too. Although the company didn’t reveal them during the CES 2021 presentation, it did give a sneak-peak of what to expect alongside a few details. As expected, the high-end Intel Tiger Lake mobile CPUs for gaming or content creation will feature up to 8C/16T processors.

Plus, they’ll also have up to 5GHz of boost clock on multiple cores. While the 35W alternatives came with PCIe Gen4.0 with four lanes, the full-on 45W CPUs will boast 20 lanes PCIe Gen4.0 instead. We expect more details on the 11th-gen Intel H-series processors to be revealed within Q1 2021.

Check out our review of the Acer Swift 3 2020 (Intel).

CES 2021: TCL announces 20 SE and 20 5G under the new TCL 20 series

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January 12, 2021

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Last year, TCL, a brand that is mostly known for its TV and display technology, came out with its own lineup of smartphones. The TCL 10 series was first announced at CES 2020 and was later made available in April 2020. And now, the company has taken the stage at CES 2021 to announce its successor – the TCL 20 series. As of now, only two new phones have been announced. In this post, we will be taking a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of TCL 20 5G and TCL 20 SE.

TCL 20 Series:

TCL has announced the TCL 20 series after the success of its TCL 10 series. The latter consisted of five mid-range devices in total, out of which only the TCL 10 5G had 5G connectivity. Now, the TCL 20 will have 5 new smartphones starting with the TCL 20 SE and TCL 20 5G. The other three devices – TCL 20 Pro 5G, TCL 20L, and TCL 20s will be launched later on.

TCL 20 5G

Here, TCL 20 5G is the more premium of the two smartphones that TCL has announced at CES 2021. As the name suggests, it is a follow-up to last year’s TCL 10 5G. The company’s focus here has been on making 5G cheaper and thus more accessible. That is why the TCL 20 5G is powered by Snapdragon 690 5G which is nowhere near the SD 765G that was used in its predecessor. The device supports TCL’s Smart 5G which intelligently switches between 4G and 5G networks for better power efficiency.

Another new technology in the TCL 20 series is NXTVISION 2.0. It is a set of display technologies that enhances the device’s color accuracy, brightness and contrast level, SDR to HDR upscaling along with other adaptive and AI-powered features.

TCL 20 5G features a 6.67-inch FHD LCD panel with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The punch-hole cut-out for the selfie camera is now in the center of the screen. The phone has a 91% screen-to-body ratio.

At the back, the device has a vertically aligned triple-camera setup. The setup consists of a 48MP primary camera accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide angle and a 2MP macro camera. There is an 8MP camera on the front for selfies.

A 4,500mAh battery fuels the device. The phone is compatible with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4+ and thus supports 18W wired fast charging. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and comes with support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC. The phone ships with Android 10 but the company says that users will be able to upgrade it to Android 11.

Specifications:

Display: 6.67-inches Dot LCD panel; 91% screen-to-body ratio
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels); 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 690
RAM: 6GB
Storage: 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.1 (expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card)
Software & UI: Android 10
Rear Camera: Triple-camera;
– 48MP primary sensor
– 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens
– 2MP macro lens
Front Camera: 8MP
Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Battery: 4500 mAh battery with 18W Quick Charge 4.0 support
Colors: Placid Blue, Mist Gray

TCL 20 SE

Moving on, TCL 20 SE is the cheapest phone in the lineup and thus comes with a 6.82-inch HD+ screen with a 20.5:9 ratio. The LCD panel has a waterdrop notch that houses the 8MP selfie camera. Unlike the TCL 10 SE, this one features a Snapdragon processor. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 460 chipset and is available in a 4/64GB memory configuration.

The quad-camera setup at the back consists of a 16MP primary camera accompanied by a 5MP ultra-wide camera and two additional 2MP sensors. A 5000mAh battery fuels the phone that supports 18W fast charging. TCL 20 SE has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Unlike the TCL 20 5G, it comes with Android 11 out of the box.

Specifications:

Display: 6.82-inches V-notch
Resolution: HD+ (720 x 1640 pixels); 20.5:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB eMCP / 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.1(expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card)
Software & UI: Android 11
Rear Camera:
– 16MP primary sensor
– 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens
– 2x 2MP lens
Front Camera: 8MP
Security: Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Battery: 5000mAh battery with 18W charging
Colors: Aurora Green, Nuit Black

TCL 20 5G, SE Price and Availability

TCL 20 5G is already available in Italy where its price is 299 Euros. Similarly, the TCL 20 SE will be on sale later this month with a 149 Euro price tag. There is no word about the global availability of TCL 20 5G and 20 SE for now.

TCL 20 Series Smartphones	Price (Europe)	Availability
TCL 20 5G	299 Euro	Italy
TCL 20 SE	149 Euro	Coming Soon

Check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy M51.