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Vivo X90 Pro Plus 5G Review: Flagship with new SD Chipset
Vivo introduced a mix of all-new flagship phones last week, including a brand-new flagship called X90 Pro Plus, which happens to be based on the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Vivo X90 Pro Plus has been launched in China on November 22, 2022. Let’s see the stunning features of this phone.
key Features of Vivo X90 Pro Plus 5G
Design and Display
Comes in black and red color X90 Pro Plus has a camera panel in the top left of the back part, which includes quad cameras and dual-LED dual-tone flash in the middle of those cameras. Sized at 164.4 x 75.3 x 9.7 mm with 221 g weight, the back part has a matte finish. The phone is IP68 dust/water resistant, which can give you the opportunity to use the phone underwater for up to 1.5m for 30 mins.
Like other Vivo phones, the right side contains the volume rocker button and power button, while the sim tray is on the left side. You can use Dual Nano-SIM on your sim slots which will give you dual stand-by.
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Its display size is 6.78 inches featuring an LTPO4 AMOLED screen that supports 1B colors. The display offers a 120Hz refresh rate with Dolby vision. This can help reduce eye strain, as the images on the screen are refreshed more quickly.
Additionally, a higher refresh rate can also make for a smoother user experience, as it can help reduce lag. So, if you’re looking for a phone that will offer a better user experience, you may want to consider one with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The X90 Pro Plus also supports HDR10+ with 1800 nits of peak brightness. With a 20:9 aspect ratio, it has 1440 x 3200 pixels of resolution.
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Camera
The phone comes with a quad camera panel that has a 50.3 MP wide camera, 64 MP periscope telephoto, 50 MP telephoto, and 48 MP ultrawide camera.
While the wide camera will help you to take wide-angle photos, the periscope telephoto camera will boost the performance. This type of camera offers a number of benefits over traditional telephoto cameras, including improved image quality, increased zoom range, and more.
The periscope telephone camera has a 90mm focal length which is longer than the standard 50mm focal length of the other telephone. This allows you to have 3.5x optical zoom and take pictures from really far.
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The other features you will get from those cameras are Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Pixel Shift, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, and panorama. While you are familiar with most of these features, the Zeiss optics is a new addition to this phone. It helps to take an ultra-sharp image with superb color reproduction. Additionally, the high contrast of the Zeiss lens gives clarity to the photos.
The Vivo X90 Pro Plus also comes with excellent video recording quality. You can record 8K video at 30fps. Other video recording options are 4K@30/60fps and 1080p@30/60fps. Additionally, the cameras have gyro-EIS that detects movement, and the lens is shifted using electromagnets and sensors. However, you may notice some unnatural stabilization after recording.
On display, you will get a pinhole camera in the top middle part. It has 32 MP resolution with a 24mm wide focal length. Additionally, you will also get HDR features with 4K@30fps and 1080p@30fps video recording capability.
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Platform, Software, and Memory
The chipset features Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, making it the first smartphone in the world that comes with this chip. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform is intelligently engineered to enable truly extraordinary experiences with its groundbreaking AI capabilities.
This AI marvel delivers unparalleled connectivity with accelerated performance, champion-level gameplay, ingenious capture, and more. It is the smartest and most powerful platform that powers extraordinary experiences. With its unstoppable intelligence, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 enhances every aspect of your mobile device.
The phone comes with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 740 GPU. The Adreno 740 is the fastest graphic chip available for smartphones so far. It gives a boost to the game post-processing and reduces the motion blur. Vivo X90 Pro Plus will run on the Android 13 global Funtouch version. So, if you are a gamer and want to play pro games, X90 Pro Plus will be the best in the market.
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The phone doesn’t come with any external memory card slot. Instead, it comes in two different versions. You can get to choose from 256GB 12GB RAM and 512GB 12GB RAM versions. Vivo focuses on increased RAM. Hence, you can use this phone smoothly. Also, this will give you to play a game smoothly whole multiple apps running in the back.
Battery and Charging
Vivo X90 Pro Plus comes with Li-Po 4700 mAh nonremovable battery. So the battery is more durable and less likely to break. It also has a higher capacity, meaning it can hold more charge and last longer.
The phone comes with both wired and wireless charging features. As per the advertisement, with the 80W wire, the phone can get a full charge in just 33 minutes. For wireless charging, you can charge at 50W.
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Price of Vivo X90 Pro Plus
The price of the Vivo X90 Pro Plus’s 12/256GB variant is about CNY 6,499 which is equivalent to Tk 92,2217 (1 CNY= 14.19 Taka). The device is yet to release in Bangladesh. However, The official price of the Vivo X90 Pro Plus in Bangladesh may vary due to tax issues.
Verdict
The 8 Gen 2 is expected to appear in many Android flagship phones over the coming year, including Samsung’s S23 series, but X90 Pro Plus gets the honor of being the first to market with it.
With Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, the Vivo X90 Pro Plus will be a beast. Whether you are looking for heavy use or for gaming, you can use this phone smoothly. In addition to that, photographer enthusiasts will surely find interest in this phone.
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realme 9 5G Speed Review: What’s special about it?
Since its inception realme has emphasized providing affordable youth-centric devices. With that stride, the brand launched the Speed edition of the realme 9 on 14th March 2022, even before the release of its namesake. Here’s our detailed take on the realme 9 5G Speed Edition.
Key Specifications of realme 9 5G Speed
Design and Build Quality
The design and the build quality on the 9 Speed Edition are reflections of the previous realme devices. It has a glass front, a plastic frosted back, and a plastic frame. Even though the device is predominantly a plastic build one, it still boasts a solid heft to the touch.
The camera module is positioned vertically on the top left corner of the device. With 8.5 mm thickness, the device brings finesse as well as elegance. Weighing 199g this phone is manageable.
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Moving to the ports and button selection, users won't be missing out on anything. The Type – C charging port, the primary mic, the bottom-firing speaker, and the headphone jack are placed side by side. the top features the secondary mic which is ever so special for high-quality calls.
The interesting design choice was the placement of the power button and the volume buttons as they each grace the right and left side of the device respectively. The power button as always complements the fingerprint scanner. To make it even more obvious, realme has dented the frame along with the button to make it more prominent for the touch. And of course, there’s support for two active sims along with a micro SDXC slot.
The overall package is a compact offering that punches way above its price range. At least from the design perspective, realme has absolutely nailed the 9 Speed Edition.
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Display
The display on the realme 9 Speed Edition is an IPS LCD one with Panda Glass protection. While this might sound like a letdown for many, bear with us for the rest of the specs. Even though the display is an LCD, it comes with FHD+ resolution, 600 nits HBM, and a whopping 144 Hz refresh rate.
These absolutely stacked specs allow the 9 Speed to conjure arguably the best-performing LCD panel out there, for any price range.
realme has always calibrated its panels for high dynamic, high contrast performance. The colors look crisp with a distinctly warm tone to them.
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Not to mention the 144 Hz refresh rate everything is buttery smooth. And if the display smoothness wasn’t enough, realme has made the animations even faster which only doubles down on the already lightning-fast experience.
Overall, the display experience is easily the highlight of the device, especially considering the price.
Camera Series
The realme 9 Speed features a different camera module from the standard 9. The main sensor is a 48 MP (f/1.8 aperture, 26mm width, ½-inch) one which is a downgrade from the 108 MP one found on the standard 9.
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The other two are 2 MP (f/2.4) macro and 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensors which are mostly there for marketing stunts rather than performance.
But that doesn’t take away from the overall camera output. The Sony IMX586 sensor captures perfect daylight and portrait shots. The images look sharp with great details and dynamic range. The edge detection on the portrait shots was also noticeably better than last year’s.
The Sony sensor also does a decent job indoors and with artificial lighting. Granted the image quality isn’t as good as daylight but it can still pull off a decent job. The images have a consistent exposure with reduced grains and noises. It sure won’t compete with the industry leaders but it's definitely a touch above its peers.
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The story is also the same with the 16 MP (f/2.1 aperture, 26mm wide, 1/3.09-inch, 1.0µm) front camera. It’s a good wide-angle shooter perfect for selfies.
For the rear camera series, the videography maxes out at 4K at 30 fps with the 1080P supporting up to 120 fps slo-mo. There’s no external stabilization. As a result, the videos appear to be a bit shaky. Other than that, it’s a very capable camera system.
With the front camera, you can shoot 1080pixel footage at 30fps.
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Processor and Performance
The realme 9 Speed takes the processing power up a notch from the standard 9. The Speed edition comes with Snapdragon 778G 5G built on the 6 nm architecture.
The octa-core chipset has 1 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 and 3 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 and 4 1.9 GHz Cortex-A55 chips for efficient and balanced performance.
The realme 9 Speed absolutely blazes through day-to-day tasks partly because of this efficient processor and the smooth animation with a high refresh rate display. The 778 5G performs well on the gaming front as well.
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Titles like Asphalt 9 and COD run smoothly on high graphics settings thanks to the Adreno 642L GPU. The only downside would be that the device does get heated up after half an hour or so of continued gaming.
The OS is based on the realme UI 3.0 with Android 11 out of the box. realme has since released a stable Android 12 for the device.
On paper and in real-life usage, the realme 9 Speed is the perfect upper-mid-range device. For any average user, the device will easily give a flagship-like feeling at a fraction of the cost.
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Battery and Charge Time
The realme 9 Speed Edition sports a 5000 mAh battery with 30W fast charging on board. The high refresh rate display demands a lot of power and the battery life is justifiably a bit short at around 5-6 hours of SoT.
realme claims that the charger can top up the device up to 50% in just 25 minutes. So, charging should be an easy affair here.
Price of realme 9 5G Speed Edition
The realme 9 Speed Edition has two variants: 6/128 GB and 8/128 GB. The price for the base model stand at 19,999 INR (25,366 BDT) whereas the upper variant comes at 22,999 INR (29,171 BDT). The conversion rate is 1 INR = 1.27 BDT. The official price of realme 9 Speed Edition may vary in Bangladesh.
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Final Words
The youth-centric smartphone brand realme provides solutions for people looking for a capable device without breaking the bank. This has been the story with almost every single device from the company including realme 9 speed edition.
Does 9 Speed Edition essentially justify its name? Its fast performance all around is satisfactory. Its display, processor, or charging speed, everything seems standard.
However, the camera performance has been reduced a bit with the main sensor in favor of the speed. But that only makes a minimal difference. On the whole, if you are looking for a standard mid-range device, you can consider the realme 9 5G speed.
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'Environment for 5G rollout already in place': Mustafa Jabbar
The environment required for rolling out 5G services in the country is already in place, Post and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar said on Tuesday.
The minister was speaking at a roundtable discussion on '5G Technology: Prospects and Actions' organised by Telecom Reporters' Network, Bangladesh (TRNB) and mobile operator Robi at a city hotel.
“Along with the business purpose of 5G, we all need to work towards solving the problems of the people,” he added.
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Speaking at the same event, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Shyam Sunder Sikder said an integrated market survey needs to be conducted to understand how the 5G services can be rolled out commercially.
Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB) can play a leading role in this regard, he added.
However, Hossain Sadat, corporate affairs officer of Grameenphone, said the ecosystem needs to be transformed to roll out 5G here. Besides, the towers will need a lot of electricity.
“5G spectrum needs to be rolled out, we have 700 and 3.5 spectrum ready,” said BTRC system and service division director general Brigadier General Md Nasim Parvez
"If necessary the existing policies will be changed for the welfare of all. Even if there is a need to share the spectrum, initiatives will be taken," he added.
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At the event, the managing director of the state-owned Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) Md Rafiqul Matin said, “We are connecting the economic zones. We are trying to use a 5G connection when it rolls out. Working together with all the operators, we will move forward through infrastructure sharing.”
'5G can change the face of industry in Bangladesh'
In an exclusive interview with UNB, Huawei's Asia Pacific Region's Vice President Zhang Zhengjun recently spoke about the tech giant's plans in Bangladesh.
Q. 5G is here already. What are your plans for Bangladesh?
Yes, in the Asia-Pacific region, 5G is already a hot topic. Korea and Japan were among the first countries to launch 5G. Thailand followed. Now, 30% of Thais are using 5G.
Bangladesh is an important country for us. In 2020, Huawei participated in the Digital Bangladesh Mela where we showcased the real power of 5G -- mobile internet speed up to 1.6 GBps.
We have had a lot discussions with the Bangladesh government and telecom operators.
Though 4G has been catering to the needs of mobile users for watching videos on YouTube or using TikTok, or Facebook, I found weak signal at many places -- like in Sylhet and Mymensingh.
There are 183 million mobile subscribers in Bangladesh. For such a large population, more cellular towers are required for ensuring better coverage.
I believe Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Authority (BTRC) and Post and Telecommunication Division (PTD) will encourage telecom companies to facilitate installation of more mobile towers in Bangladesh to provide continuous network coverages.
And, this improvement should be ensured in all cities and rural areas across Bangladesh; not only in the major cities like Dhaka and Chattogram. So, this is important to bridge the digital divide.
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Bangladesh government has already released 5G spectrum. However, 5G is more used in industrial areas. In China, for instance, 5G is widely in use in hospitals, port areas, manufacturing units. Bangladesh should take note of these things.
PTD has plans to utilise 5G in Chattogram. In a port city like Chattogram, a lot of workers are there to control different machineries. They stay at their workplaces for a very long time. If 5G is introduced there, workers can control the machines remotely because of the low latency and massive connections.
So, this kind of advantages could be used for industries in Chattogram and Mongla port areas and also at airports in different cities. For consumer uses, 4G is not bad, but l, of course, 5G will be better.
Manufacturing units can benefit from the use of 5G. Assembling lines that need a lot of cables to connect with different equipment during the production of, say, a mobile handset, can use 5G to save time and money.
In Bangladesh, the garment industry can also bank on artificial intelligence plus 5G to boost production.
Q. You said that Thailand, China and Korea have already launched 5G. In Bangladesh, we are still advocating for 4G’s expansion and 5G’s industrial use. But what is your experience in these three countries?
I think there are two aspects. People are more interested in 5G, especially in Korea, where there is a very big entertainment industry. People enjoy HD videos and gaming, which draw them to 5G. In Bangkok, thanks to 5G, the mobile internet speed is much faster and data traffic is much better. Moreover, different industries in both the countries also want to utilise 5G to improve efficiency and save costs.
I think operators also want to promote 5G, because now, especially in countries like Bangladesh, there's 2G to 5G. And for every technology, you need a network, even more than one network, because you have a different spectrum.
As there are so many networks, you need a lot of money for operation and maintenance; there’s a huge cost in terms of both Capex and Opex. So operators want to merge it; for example, in some countries, 3G has been shut down. In Bangladesh, I believe they will focus more on 4G and 5G.
Q. What would be your suggestion for the country, which is lagging in 4G coverage but 5G is available?
Let’s take Bangladesh as an example. The first suggestion is that 4G is the foundation. So, continuous and very good experience of 4G network is still needed.
The government and operators need to join hands and work together with that, because in rural areas, honestly speaking, there’s not so much convenience there, because even if you put up a tower and set up the network, revenue is little. So how to encourage operators to set up the network in rural areas and make coverage continuous and seamless -- is an important topic.
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And secondly, I think that 5G should be used extensively in some peak traffic areas like Chattogram and Dhaka. Because there we have high-end users – some people who use 5G handsets want 5G and better experience in online gaming.
Industries can use 5G for digitalisation that will help improve efficiency. Maybe you don’t have to roll out 5G countrywide in the very beginning, it depends on the needs.
Q. The entire world is suffering from energy crisis. Bangladesh is no exception. In that case, how Huawei’s tech like 5G can help countries like ours in energy?
Actually, regarding this, I think I can tell you two aspects. One thing is about the grid itself. Especially like in China, we use 5G to monitor the grid network to guarantee its smooth functioning. We also use drones to check power lines. Secondly, talking about energy, Huawei also have solar power solutions.
A one-time investment on solar power can serve upto 30 years, and you don’t have to import more oil. Now the unit price of solar power is equal or even less than a unit of traditional electricity.
Q. What about the health sector, do you have any plan for smart hospitals?
I do believe every country needs smart hospitals. From a Bangladesh perspective, I believe you need a network to cover the entire country.
Currently, every hospital is isolated, very independent. So, one common challenge is that one patient, when he or she goes to the hospital and do some checkups, and then it's difficult for them to get this record at another hospital because the data is not centralised. In rural areas, it's difficult for people to access proper healthcare. Here, comes the role of technology again.
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Q. You have a strong partnership in Bangladesh in building telecom structure. What's your next plan?
We are in Bangladesh for 23 years. Huawei has different business groups. The first one we call it CNBG (Carrier Network Business Group) that is the area with telecom operators. Secondly, we have the Enterprise Business. We cooperate with enterprises and the government. The third one is Consumer Business Group that includes laptops, tablets and wearables. And another one is Huawei Cloud. We started Huawei Cloud in Bangladesh in 2018.
Next is our Digital Power that reflects smart energy/solar power. So talking about solar power in Bangladesh, we cooperate with the government and try to promote it. We have the second largest solar power plant in Mymensingh.
Q. Over the next five years or so, where does Huawei want to stand in Bangladesh?
Actually, I believe the operators, I mean, the carrier business has still potential. Because 5G is not yet ready and 4G lacks countrywide coverage. So, I believe there is a high potential of work in this area. I can say that operators, regulators and also suppliers like us will need to understand each other and collaborate to make the network better.
Especially now, we value our position in Bangladesh. Bangladesh's economy is stable and growing. So, now it is high time for Bangladesh to grow further in the digital sector. We are paying more and more attention to the Bangladesh market, and we will try to develop a better ecosystem.
'Ultra-broadband 5.5G to be key milestone on the path to intelligent world'
Ultra-broadband 5.5G will be a key milestone on the path to an intelligent world, David Wang, Huawei's executive director of the board and chairman of the ICT infrastructure managing board, said Thursday.
He was speaking at the two-day Ultra-Broadband Forum 2022 which began in Bangkok today.
"As we approach the intelligent world of 2030, home broadband speeds will reach 10 Gbit/s, marking a huge improvement over today's 1 Gbit/s experience," David said.
"Now homes have an average of 5 to 20 devices connected to their Wi-Fi networks. However, this is set to change as smart home devices see broad adoption, which will drive this number up to 150 to 200. It will therefore be essential that fibre can reach every room of every home."
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By 2030, Wi-Fi networks will also be capable of delivering several 10 Gbit/s experiences for mid- and large-sized campuses and will need to support intelligent operations and management, David said.
"Micro and small enterprises will need Wi-Fi networks that can deliver large bandwidth, premium experiences, and one-stop intranet services. Industrial Internet will require a bandwidth higher than 10 Gbit/s and latency lower than one millisecond," he added.
"Enterprises will adopt a multi-cloud strategy that requires networks to dynamically adjust routing. Driven by green development and automation, we will see 10-fold increases in network capacity, energy efficiency, and O&M efficiency," David said.
Huawei promises more innovation to push 5G operations ahead globally
Global giant Huawei’s chairman Ken Hu on Tuesday (October 25, 2022) promised to expand its investment and enhance innovation for ensuring better telecommunication under the 5G regime across the world.
"5G has grown faster than any previous generation of mobile technology," Hu said in a keynote paper at the 13th Global Mobile Broadband Forum 2022, which began in Bangkok on Tuesday.
"In just three years, we've seen solid progress in network deployment, consumer services, and industry applications,” he added saying that more than 230 carriers around the world have already launched commercial 5G services.
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In total, he said, the industry has set up over three million 5G base stations, serving more than 700 million subscribers.
"5G is in the fast lane," Hu said. “But there's more we can do…We need to work together to fully unleash the power of 5G networks and expand into services like cloud and system integration,” he said.
Chinese company Huawei, together with its industry partners GSMA and GTI, is hosting the two-day event. Organisers say mobile network carriers, vertical industry leaders and ecosystem partners from around the world will discuss how to make 5G a commercial success, as well as other high-priority industry topics like green development, intelligence, and 5G evolution.
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Hu said that in telecoms, consumer services still account for the bulk of carrier revenue.
But now, he said, as 5G becomes more prevalent, its vastly superior experience is driving new shifts in consumer behavior, including a sharp rise in high-definition video traffic.
He also said B2B 5G applications are also becoming a new engine for carrier revenue growth, producing considerable value in industries like oil and gas, manufacturing, and transportation.
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He said these applications are not only innovative – they're generating real commercial value for carriers. In 2021, for example, Chinese carriers brought in over $500 million in new revenue from more than 3,000 industrial 5G projects.
“B2B 5G applications are poised to become the fastest growing revenue stream for carriers. 5G is enabling new service scenarios, applications, and business models, paving the way for unprecedented growth opportunities in the industry,” he said.
He said to keep this momentum the carriers should work together.
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"The industry needs to come together to define standards, prepare the spectrum, and build out the ecosystem," said Hu.
“Industry digitalisation is the next wave of global economic development. As a key enabler of digital transformation, 5G opens up a world of new opportunities. But the ICT ecosystem needs to work together to make the most of them,” he said.
He said Huawei would continue to follow the trend of innovation.
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Modi rolls out 5G mobile internet services in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched 5G mobile internet services in India, a major milestone in the country's telecom history that paves the way for ultra high-speed downloads and aims to eliminate the menace of call drops.
Describing the rollout as the "dawn of a new era" in India, Modi said that "5G is a gift from the telecom industry to 130 crore Indians". "This summit is global but the voice is local, " he said after unveiling the 5G services at the 6th edition of India Mobile Congress 2022 in the national capital.
"India will play an important role in the technological revolution of the world. With 5G, India is leading and setting the global standard in telecom technology. 5G will open many opportunities for the youth. This is a big step towards our vision of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India)," he asserted.
"The new India will not only remain a consumer of technology but rather, will play a significant role in the implementation of technology for the growth of the country," the Prime Minister said.
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Though the 5G services were launched on Saturday, the same will be rolled out in 13 select Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Hyderabad later this month. The services will be extended to other cities in phases over the next couple of years. And by 2030, India aims to bring all its major cities and towns under the ambit of 5G.
The rollout of the fifth generation of high-speed mobile internet -- or 5G -- services is also pivotal to India's ambitious plans for a USD 1 trillion digital economy. The services support
emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles, robotic surgeries and artificial intelligence. It will also facilitate seamless coverage and increase energy efficiency.
GP conducts 5G trial in Dhaka, Chattogram
Grameenphone (GP) has conducted the trial run for the 5G network with some use cases in Dhaka and Chattogram to unleash the future of connectivity in the country.
Yasir Azman, CEO of the telecom operator, and GP management experienced the trial at the innovation lab of GPHouse on Tuesday, the company said in a statement.
The innovation lab is designed to test and experience 5G use cases phase by phase.
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Besides, the company aims to trial 5G in the rest of the other divisional cities very soon.
According to the statement, the breakthrough 5G technology unleashes never-before-seen opportunities for industrial uses, advancing societies and dramatically enhancing day-to-day experiences to create a brighter, safer, and more sustainable future.
With this accomplishment, the digital connectivity partner and the tech-service leader of the country is en route to contributing further to the next smart-Bangladesh ambition.
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Marking the occasion, Yasir Azman said, “We thank the government, regulator, network partners, eco-system players, and our teams for making the future of connectivity – 5G a possibility. We look forward to greater collaboration and consultation in developing viable use cases and addressing challenges for 5G.”
GP in partnership with Huawei and ZTE is playing the role of a digital enabler, unravelling new possibilities and accelerating the digital revolution in Bangladesh, it added.
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Oppo to bring F21 Pro 5G to Bangladesh Thursday
Global smart device brand Oppo will launch the latest edition to its F series – F21 Pro 5G – in Bangladeshi Thursday with a lightweight design, comfort and durability.
F21 Pro 5G has used advanced colour, materials, finish (CMF) techniques.
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Complemented by a multi-texture splicing process, the phone comes with an Oppo Glow matte finish and refined look.
The device is also equipped with an industry-first Dual Orbit Lights design for adding a dreamy atmosphere to the back cover, according to a media statement.
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Infinix launches Zero 5G
Smartphone brand Infinix recently launched Zero 5G, its first 5G smartphone.
Zero 5G was initially launched globally in Shanghai, China on February 8 and will be available soon.
The smartphone has a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 900 master processor, a uni-curve design, a 48MP AI Triple camera with 30X ultra-zoom, a 6.78" FHD+ ultra-smooth display with 120Hz Refresh Rate and 240Hz Touch Sample Rate, and a 5000mAh with 33W charge technology.
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"Our innovation gives users a smartphone with better performance from a slimmer and stylish design that includes every key technology feature they are looking for in a 5G device that offers the most bang for its buck within its price range," Charles Ding, deputy product director of Infinix Mobility, said.
Infinix aims to improve the user experience by leveraging the benefits of 5G – such as higher speeds, seamless connection, faster downloads, greater coverage, and bandwidth-heavy apps support.
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Users can benefit from improved download and gaming speed as well as reduced power consumption through the 5G mode in 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G chipset, which enables automatic switching between link4G and 5G according to the user's bandwidth.
MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G chipset is integrated with a 5G New Radio (NR) sub-6GHz modem with carrier aggregation and is equipped with an octa-core central processing unit (CPU) consisting of two Arm Cortex-A78 processors with a clock speed of up to 2.4GHz and six Arm Cortex-A55 cores operating at up to 2GHz – offering snappier app responses and faster frames per second (FPS) for gaming.
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The chipset's Arm Mali-G68 MC4 graphics processing unit (GPU) and independent artificial intelligence (AI) processing unit (APU) offer mobile gamers extended battery life through power-efficiency optimisation.
Infinix Zero 5G smartphone also comes with Wi-Fi 6 and 2X2 MIMO technology that offers about 1.2 Gbps connectivity speeds.
The phone comes in three bold colours: Cosmic Black, Skylight Orange, and Horizon Blue.
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