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Infinix launches first smartphones with 180W charging, 60MP selfie cam

Introducing the ZERO ULTRA and ZERO 20

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The smartphone business is a game of numbers. Which brand can pack in the most megapixels, the largest battery, or the fastest charging? While the industry at large is as vicious as a pack of wolves, Infinix is making quite a case for the numbers game. Today, the company has debuted two new devices in the ZERO lineup. Both of which come with some of the industry’s firsts.

Infinix ZERO ULTRA

First up, the Infinix ZERO ULTRA isn’t shy about what makes it a crazy smartphone to own. Armed with the world’s first 180W Thunder Charge, the smartphone’s 4500mAh battery can reportedly fill up from empty in just 12 minutes. The company previously announced the blazingly fast charging standard earlier this year. Now, it’s making their way to everyone’s hands.

Besides the beast of a battery, the ZERO ULTRA sports the MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset, up to 13GB of RAM (built-in 8GB of RAM plus 5GB via Extended RAM), and 256GB of internal storage. For its display, the phone comes with a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen, putting out 2400×1080 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The form factor glimmers with a 71° waterfall screen design.

Behind everything, the ZERO ULTRA comes with a huge 200-megapixel camera plus a 12-megapixel AI camera. In front, it comes with a sizable 32-megapixel selfie shooter and an 8-megapixel AI camera.

It comes pre-installed with Android 12, laid over with XOS 12. It will also have dual nano SIM capabilities and 5G connectivity.

Infinix ZERO 20

The ULTRA isn’t the only smartphone with an exclusive spec to its name. Complementing the first flagship, Infinix has also launched the ZERO 20, one of the first in the industry to come out with a 60-megapixel selfie shooter.

Built for a passion on photography and vlogging, the ZERO 20’s 60-megapixel selfie camera comes with a 0.61μm pixel size and dual OIS+EIS stabilization. It also has a Super Night Selfie Mode for brilliant selfies even in low light conditions. On the flip side, the ZERO 20’s 108-megapixel rear camera isn’t too shabby either. Besides the main camera, it comes with a pair of other sensors: a 13-megapixel and a 2-megapixel one.

Underneath, the smartphone sports a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, up to 13GB of RAM (using the same configuration as the ZERO ULTRA), and 256GB of internal storage (expandable via a microSD slot). It comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ screen with 90Hz refresh rate.

It has dual nano SIM capabilities and up to 4G connectivity. Plus, it will have a headphone jack. Powering everything, the ZERO 20 comes with a 4500mAh battery capable of 45W Super Charge (which can fill an empty battery to 75 percent in just 30 minutes).

Price and availability

Coming in Coslight Silver and Genesis Noir, the Infinix ZERO ULTRA will sell for around US$ 520. Additionally, while supplies last, customers will receive a lottery ticket for a chance to win a space themed NFT.

Meanwhile, coming in Space Gray, Glitter Gold, and Green Fantasy, the Infinix ZERO 20 will sell for around US$ 270.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Review

8 Galaxy Folds later, Samsung finally nailed It!

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THE Michael Josh has reviewed every Galaxy Fold since the beginning. But, for almost three weeks, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has been the phone he reaches for every single day.

In this Galaxy Z Fold 8 review, he is sharing what it’s actually like to live with Samsung’s latest foldable. From the size and multitasking to the cameras, battery, software, durability, and all the little things that become more obvious after weeks of daily use.

Here’s our long-term review on the newest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8.

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What your smartphone color choice reveals about you

Eight colors, eight personalities. Here’s how to pick.

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Your phone color says more than you think. With the Pixel 11 series, Google’s giving you eight ways to make that statement, and there’s genuinely one for every kind of person.

Hibiscus

You’re never the quiet one in the room. Hibiscus doesn’t ask for attention; it just takes it, and if that sounds like you, you’re probably not planning to start hiding now. This is the pick for anyone who’d rather stand out than blend in.

Pistachio

You’re the one who remembers everyone’s coffee order. Pistachio is soft and easy; the one whom people gravitate toward without quite knowing why. It doesn’t try hard to be liked. It just is.

Frost

You like things a little too organized. Frost means clean lines and a clear head, the color equivalent of a camera roll with zero mess in it. If your notes app has color-coded folders, this one’s calling your name.

Obsidian

You let the work speak for itself. No flash needed, because when you show up, the room adjusts anyway. Obsidian is the classic choice, the one that’s never trying too hard because it doesn’t have to.

Canyon

You’re the one who suggests the sunset drive. Canyon is warm and a little restless, always chasing golden hour whether or not anyone else is up for it. Available on the Pro and Pro XL, it’s built for people who treat every evening like it might be a good one.

Olive

You’re outdoorsy, but you’ll still show up looking put together. Olive is low-key and grounded, the one who doesn’t try too hard because it’s already comfortable in its own skin. Another Pro and Pro XL exclusive.

Fog

You’re hard to read, and you like it that way. Fog is understated on purpose, a Pro and Pro XL colorway for anyone who’d rather keep people guessing.

So, which one’s you?

Eight colors, three phones, one very personal decision. Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL goes on sale starting August 20 — with Pistachio, Hibiscus, Frost, and Obsidian on the base model; and Canyon, Fog, Olive, and Obsidian on the Pro line.

Which one’s calling your name?

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Pixel 11 Pro Fold brings an improved foldable experience

Google’s most durable yet

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Today, Google launched three different flavors of the Pixel 11 series. If three levels of flatness aren’t enough, the series has a fourth option for you: a new and improved Pixel 11 Pro Fold.

Like the rest of the series, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold is lighter than its predecessor. It’s almost 10 percent lighter and around 1mm thinner than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

For a foldable, it’s also Google’s most durable. The foldable has the new scratch-resistant Super Actua display, touting 3600nits of brightness. Plus, the rear has a new glass fiber composite back cover, which Google says is “nearly impossible to crack.” It also has IP68 dust and water resistance.

Inside, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold comes with the new Tensor G6 chipset paired with 16GB of RAM.

For cameras, the foldable has the new 48-megapixel main sensor and a telephoto lens that touts up to 30x Super Zoom. The camera bar then comes in a smaller format on the top left corner of the rear.

Much like the regular phones, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold comes with the new HiLight feature, a notification dot that lights up (and can be customized) whenever notifications pop up.

Finally, the foldable has faster wired charging, promising half of the battery’s capacity in only 30 minutes of charging time. It’s also 20 percent faster with 25W Qi2.2 wireless charging built inside.

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold comes in two colorway options: Obsidian and Olive. It hits shelves in August 20.

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