Tech Launches - August 2022

Technology is ever changing and every month or so we come up with advances to the already intelligent gadget that we left with amazement and awe. Here are the tech launches for the month of August.

Motorola Razr 2022

Motorola is set to launch a new smartphone in China on August 2. It’s none other than the long-rumoured Razr foldable smartphone that was reportedly a commercial failure when it first came out. The new 2022 Razr model is a game-changer with a new design and better specifications. The Moto Razr 2022 will be the first foldable phone to come with the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor and will roughly be priced at around EUR 1,149 (Rs 94,000).

moto razr

Specs

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Design: Foldable
Display: 6.7-inch pOLED
Refresh rate: 120Hz

Samsung ZFlip 4

The Samsung 2022 Unpacked event is scheduled for August 10 2022, and we can witness the launch of quite a few new devices. The event will likely include announcements for upcoming Samsung foldable, wearables, and more. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 will be targeted directly against the Motorola Razr 2022, released at the same time. Samsung has confirmed that the main focus of the Unpacked event would be the foldable devices to make the technology more mainstream.

Specs

Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED
refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery: 3700mAh
Colors: Graphite, Pink Gold, Bora Purple, Blue

OPPO Watch 3

OPPO has confirmed that it has secured the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 wearable platform for its 2022 flagship Watch. OPPO watches are the closest thing to Apple watches in terms of look, if nothing else, and the new Snapdragon Wear 5 processor can get these square-faced wearables closer to the giant. The OEM has not mentioned any new or updated health-tracking attributes for the Watch 3, although it is now touted to “delight” consumers with its improved performance from next month onward.

Specs

Display- 1.91-inch
PPS- 326 PPI
Resolution- 402 x 476 pixels
Connection- Bluetooth 5.1

Samsung Watch 5

The South Korean giant is set to launch two new models in the new Smartwatch lineup, which includes the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro. Both these smartwatches are expected to have the same design as their predecessors, with round dials, and will pack several sensors for tracking and health-related details. The wearables will be running Wear OS out-of-the-box, and a 572mAh battery will power the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.

Specs

Size- 44mm, 46mm
Color- Graphite, Silver, or Pink Gold

IQOO 9T

iQOO 9T has been confirmed to launch in India on August 2. The smartphone will feature the updated, more power-efficient Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 processor, and the prices could go up to Rs 60,000, given significant upgrades. Based on the sources, the base variant will have a price tag of Rs 49,999 and will be available in Legend and Alpha colors. The display could be a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and comes packed with a 4700 mAh battery.

Specs

Chipset- Snapdragon 8+ Gen1
Storage- 8GB RAM + 128GB
Battery- 4700 mAh
Display- 6.78-inch AMOLED

OnePlus 10T

OnePlus is gearing to launch the OnePlus 10T globally on August 3. The company tweeted, “incredible things happen in incredible places. Don’t miss your chance to watch the unveiling of the OnePlus 10T, this august”. It also confirmed that the premiere for the smartphone launch would be held in Bangalore. The device is expected to run on Android 12. The smartphone features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, 12 GB RAM, and 256 GB internal storage.