ZTE unveils affordable Nubia Neo 2 5G gaming phone

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Building on the success of its predecessor, ZTE unveiled the Nubia Neo 2 5G at MWC 2024, a budget-friendly gaming phone with a surprising price tag of only US$199 (around CA$270).

Targeted at gamers who want solid performance without breaking the bank, the Neo 2 boasts several impressive features for its price. It has a large and smooth 6.72-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, ample storage options of up to 256GB, and a long-lasting 6,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. While the specific chipset remains undisclosed, the phone packs an 8-core CPU clocked at 2.7GHz.

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Energizer Hard Case P28K packs in a 28,000mAh battery

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Avenir Telecom is back with a phone unlike any other: the aptly named Energizer Hard Case P28K. It boasts a massive 28,000mAh battery, promising up to a week of regular use on a single charge. This is a phone built for off-the-grid adventures, with a rugged IP69 rating to withstand the elements. Talk time is a staggering 122 hours (over five days), and standby stretches to a mind-blowing 94 days.

However, with great power comes great size. The Hard Case P28K is a thick boi at 27.8mm and a hefty 570g, making it three times thicker and heavier than an iPhone 15. This isn't the phone for those seeking a sleek device.

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Samsung showcases Galaxy Ring at MWC 2024

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Following earlier teasers, Samsung showcased the Galaxy Ring at MWC 2024, revealing its design and additional functionalities. This health and wellness-focused wearable will be available in platinum silver, gold, and ceramic black and is expected to launch later this year.

Samsung initially revealed a render of the Galaxy Ring at its Unpacked event last month, sparking comparisons to competitor Oura Ring. While specific sensor details remain undisclosed, the company confirmed its focus on well-being tracking.

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OnePlus Watch 2 promises 100 hours of battery life

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OnePlus acknowledges the missteps of its inaugural smartwatch venture, an experience that still lingers three years later. Yet, with the impending release of the OnePlus Watch 2, there's a glimmer of optimism. This second-generation device promises notable enhancements, boasting Google's Wear OS 4 and a unique dual-engine architecture geared towards achieving up to 100 hours of battery life, alongside the integration of Google Assistant.

A standout feature of the OnePlus Watch 2 lies in its hardware composition. It houses the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 and the BES 2700 MCU chipsets. This innovative dual-OS setup, reminiscent of Mobvoi's TicWatch Pro 5, optimizes performance, with the BES 2700 MCU managing background tasks and the Snapdragon W5 handling more intensive applications. It gets 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

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