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GSM Arena
4 days ago
- GSM Arena
Oppo K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro launch with D8450 and SD 8s Gen 4 chips, waterproof fans
With few exceptions, smartphones are cooled passively – the new Oppo K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro buck that trend and bring a tiny fan to keep their chipsets cool even during long gaming sessions. The Oppo K13 Turbo is powered by the Dimensity 8450, a 4nm (TSMC) chip with eight Cortex-A725 cores and a Mali-G720 MC7 GPU. Oppo K13 Turbo with Dimensity 8450 • Oppo K13 Turbo Pro with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 The Oppo K13 Turbo Pro features a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 instead – another 4nm (TSMC) chip with eight CPU cores (one Cortex-X4, and seven Cortex-A720) plus an Adreno 825 GPU. The Pro also has faster UFS 4.0 storage (up to 512GB), while the regular Turbo has UFS 3.1 storage (up to 256GB). Both feature LPDDR5X RAM up to 16GB. Whichever chip you choose, it will be cooled by a micro centrifugal fan that spins at up to 18,000 RPM and improves heat dissipation by 20%. It has super slender fan blades (0.1mm) and equally thin heat sink fins. The heat sink is also connected to a 7,000mm² vapor chamber. An 18,000rpm cooling fan The most impressive part of the design is that the Oppo K13 Turbo and Turbo Pro have full water resistance ratings – IPX6 (splashes), IPX8 (submersion) and IPX9 (water jets). The fan is also protected if you drop the phone. The Oppo K13 Turbo phones are fully waterproof The different chipsets lead to slightly different thermals. For example, after 3 hours of playing a popular MOBA game in a 25°C room, the K13 Turbo (Dimensity 8450) is still running at 119.9fps and is at 43.3°C. In a similar scenario, the K13 Turbo Pro is at 42.2°C. Both phones can indeed last a long while with their large 7,000mAh batteries. Oppo advertises 5 years of worry-free battery life. The 80W SuperVOOC charger can get a dead battery up to 68% in half an hour. Bypass charging (running the phone off wall power) is also an option. 7,000mAh batteries with 80W fast charging and battery bypass The two phones are equipped with 6.8' OLED displays with 1,280 x 2,800px resolution and 10-bit colors. They have 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The panels peak at 1,600 nits brightness. For gaming, both phones implement frame generation, resolution upscaling and Super HDR without putting extra load on their respective GPUs. Flat 6.8' 1280p+ OLED displays with 120Hz refresh rate The camera system is fairly basic with a 50MP sensor on the back (27mm f/1.8 lens) and 4K @ 60fps video support. There's also a 2MP depth sensor on the back. On the front, a 16MP selfie camera (23mm f/2.4 lens) with 1080p @ 30fps video recording. At least the Pro model has OIS on its main camera. The phones are equipped with stereo speakers and X-axis linear motors for haptic feedback. They have under-display fingerprint readers too (presumably the optical kind). Oppo K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro highlights The Turbo Pro has Wi-Fi 7 (be) support, while the Turbo only offers Wi-Fi 6 (ax). They also have different 5G band support, which will be important if and when they become available globally. Oppo K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro colors The Oppo K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro are on pre-sale in China starting today and will be available from July 25 (Friday). Here are the Chinese prices with a currency conversion to USD for context – these are quite affordable for the performance and level of engineering they offer. Oppo K13 Turbo Oppo K13 Turbo Pro 12/256GB CNY 1,800 $250 CNY 2,000 $280 16/256GB CNY 2,000 $280 CNY 2,220 $305 12/512GB CNY 2,300 $320 CNY 2,400 $335 16/512GB - - CNY 2,700 $375 Source (in Chinese) | Via
Android Authority
16-07-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
Nothing CEO Carl Pei reacts to Phone 3 reviews, admits it's not for everyone
TL;DR Nothing has posted a video showing co-founder Carl Pei reacting to Nothing Phone 3 reviews. Pei defended the Glyph Matrix rear screen and its limited uses, claiming that there will be a rich ecosystem in the future. He also defended the use of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, saying the company wasn't catering to 'spec warriors.' Nothing launched the Nothing Phone 3 earlier this month, and it looks like a well-rounded Android phone. However, the device has more than its fair share of complaints. Now, company CEO Carl Pei has reacted to Nothing Phone 3 reviews in an official YouTube video. Nothing posted a video showing Pei reacting to reviews from MKBHD, Mrwhosetheboss, Mr Mobile, Trakin Tech, and more. For starters, several reviewers took umbrage with the phone's polarizing design. What does Pei think of design complaints? 'We've designed a product that we're really proud of and some people love it, some people don't like it, and it's fine,' the Nothing co-founder explained. 'On one hand, it's really great that we have so many users that care about us, but on the other hand, I think it went a little bit overboard with the Phone 3.' He also added that some Nothing employees were harassed over the Phone 3 design. That's really not okay at all. Pei defended the Glyph Matrix rear screen in response to reviewer Marques Brownlee questioning whether app developers would utilize this: We have a small platform, like this is not iOS with a billion users. So when developers allocate resources, they can't allocate a lot of resources to a small platform. However, the other point that he perhaps hasn't thought of is that the cost of making software is going down to zero over time. So I think there's going to be a rich ecosystem of Glyph Toys in the future. We'll have to wait and see if there really is a healthy ecosystem of Glyph Matrix developers in the future. It's also worth noting that Pei's comment about the dropping cost of software development was accompanied by a screenshot referring to vibe coding (i.e. leaning heavily on generative AI for coding). This practice has been criticized for delivering unpolished, insecure, and buggy code. Needless to say, I hope Nothing doesn't rely on this practice for its future software, as we certainly don't want a repeat of the Nothing Chats debacle. Complaints about the Nothing Phone 3 processor Arun Maini also pointed out the use of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset instead of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and questioned the phone's cooling. This processor shouldn't make a noticeable difference in everyday usage and for many games. However, it does come after Nothing repeatedly called its phone a 'true' or 'real' flagship. Our own POCO F7 benchmark article also reveals that peak performance is behind last year's flagships, although the processor narrows the gap in sustained performance tests. Pei revealed his thoughts on this chipset criticism: When it comes to creating a really good smartphone experience, the processor matters, but so does the camera, so does the display, the battery, its entire package. And when you pick a Nothing device, beyond that, it's also the industrial design and the software. The Nothing co-founder also conceded that some games will perform better with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip but added that it hasn't seen any issues playing the most demanding titles. He later noted that the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 might not be the correct chip for '0.1% of the population' but that it's not catering to 'spec warriors.' The video also sees Pei reacting to more reviewer criticisms and compliments, such as the AI suite, Nothing OS in general, and the phone's price. So it's worth a watch if you want to hear the company's take on these topics. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Tatler Asia
15-07-2025
- Tatler Asia
Nothing Phone 3 is a bold redesign of a flagship smartphone
Flagship-level power for serious performance Above Nothing Phone maintains a single pricing for US, UK and European markets (Photo: Nothing) As the brand's latest flagship, the Nothing Phone 3 is built for gaming, image processing and AI-intensive tasks. It is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, a major upgrade built on cutting-edge 4nm technology. This enables smoother multitasking and seamless performance across demanding applications. The phone packs a 5,150mAh silicon-carbon battery offering up to 80 hours of uptime. Wired charging supports 65W fast charging, topping up the battery in under an hour, while wireless charging caps at 15W. Nothing is offering two configurations of the Phone 3: a 256GB model with 12GB RAM priced at US$799, and a 512GB model with 16GB RAM at US$899. An IP68 rating ensures durability against water and dust. Don't miss: Everything to know about the Google Pixel 10 Enhanced photography experience Above The Nothing Phone 3 as a total for four 50MP cameras with three at the back and one for selfies (Photo: Nothing) The Nothing Phone 3 features a professional-grade camera system, headlined by a 1/1.3-inch main sensor that captures detailed 50MP low-light images and sharp 4K video at 60fps with full optical image stabilisation. The rear camera setup includes a 3x periscope optical zoom and a 50MP ultrawide lens. The front-facing selfie camera also supports 50MP shots. Designed for both professionals and enthusiasts, the camera includes pro-designed presets developed in collaboration with photographers. These enable cinematic video and high-quality photos without the need for advanced technical skills, making pro-level photography accessible to casual and serious users alike. Nothing OS evolution Above The Glyph Matrix can display image avatars (Photo: Nothing) The Phone 3 runs on Nothing OS 3.5, optimised for peak performance. At launch, the phone features Android 15, with planned updates to Android 16 and Nothing OS 4.0 in Q3 2025. Nothing guarantees five years of major Android updates and seven years of security patches. Users can enable a minimalist monochrome theme with simplified app labels to reduce visual clutter. The OS takes a thoughtful approach to AI integration, embedding smart features where they add real value. Key tools include Essential Search—a universal smart search accessible via a swipe from the home screen—Essential Space for AI-organised notes and ideas, and Flip to Record, which transcribes and summarises meetings when the phone is placed face down. The final verdict? With its bold new design, powerful performance and thoughtfully integrated smart features, the Nothing Phone 3 cements the brand's reputation as one of the most distinctive players in today's smartphone market. By blending modular transparency with flagship-grade hardware, it offers a fresh alternative for users seeking style, functionality and a different approach to mobile innovation.
GSM Arena
15-07-2025
- GSM Arena
Oppo K13 Turbo series launch date revealed alongside key specs
Oppo's gaming-focused K13 Turbo series is launching in China on July 21. The brand confirmed the launch date via its official Weibo profile and also shared some renders and specs of the two devices. Oppo K13 Turbo series launch poster Both devices share a similar gaming phone look with active cooling fans and RGB lights. The pair will be offered in silver, black and purple colors. Oppo K13 Turbo As previously confirmed, K13 Turbo is equipped with a Dimensity 8450 chipset alongside 12/16GB RAM and 256/512GB storage. K13 Turbo Pro gets a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 with 12/16GB RAM and 256/512GB storage. Oppo has now listed the K13 Turbo Pro on its official webstore in China ahead of its announcement. Oppo K13 Turbo Pro In addition to the new teasers, new rumors suggest both phones will offer 7,000mAh batteries, 50MP main cameras and in-display fingerprint scanners. It remains to be seen if the K13 Turbo series will launch outside of China. Source (in Chinese)
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Nothing Phone 3 review: A bold bet on price, but is it a genuine flagship?
Nothing Phone 3 review: The UK-based smartphone brand, Nothing, has gained much popularity in the mid-range market with smartphones like Nothing Phone 2, Nothing Phone 3a models, and others. However, after two years, the brand has finally launched a flagship league phone, the Nothing Phone 3, powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip in the Indian market. While the smartphone itself comes with some promising features, its bold pricing of Rs. 79,999 and an unusual asymmetrical design put it in a confusing situation for the buyers. Is Nothing Phone 3 with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 a great buy at Rs. 79999? Check the review to know.(Aishwarya Panda-HT) With the launch, Nothing Phone 3 has entered a league where it competes with powerful smartphones like the iPhone 16, Samsung Galaxy S25, OnePlus 13, and others at a similar price range. However, one difference you may notice is a 'non-flagship' chipset that powers the Phone 3. Well, as per Nothing CEO Carl Pei, the Indian market is obsessed with flagship chipsets like Snapdragon 8 Elite, and that the company emphasises more on factors like camera, Nothing OS, battery, and other crucial factors along with promising performance. Well, we can say that Nothing Phone 3, with a huge price tag, is a risky bet in the Indian market. But I have been using the device for the past 2 weeks, and I have some great deals to talk about. The Nothing Phone 3 comes with a clean and clutter-free user experience with NothingOS 3.5, a promising camera performance, never-ending battery life, and, of course, the new Glyph Matrix, which everyone has been talking about. Therefore, without further ado, let's get into the detailed review and see if Nothing's first 'true flagship' is worth the hype or not. Nothing Phone 3 design: An asymmetrical design that grows Nothing Phone 3 features a transparent back with the new Glyph Matrix(Aishwarya Panda-HT) The Nothing Phone 3 design has created much discussion in the tech industry. While people on social media have shown disagreement with the asymmetrical camera placement, I actually seem to like the design. With Phone 3, Nothing has made some intentional moves with the design, especially with the oddly placed periscope lens, but in real life, it does not look back. In my opinion, Nothing wants people to talk about its device, and this one single move is surely doing that. The Nothing Phone 3 design maintains the brand identity with a transparent glass design, and the insides are divided into three portions, which are smartly designed. Apart from the triple camera setup, we can see the new Glyph Matrix that replaces the iconic Glyph Interface for the Nothing Phone. As of now, I have mixed feelings about the new addition, but we will get back to it later in the review. Other new things you'll notice are the presence of the Essential key, similar to the Nothing Phone 3a Pro model, and the new square-shaped red recording light, which gives an indication of activated video recording. Well, it's quite a cool touch. The smartphone retains a boxy build with an aluminium frame, flat display, and curved edges. It measures 9 mm in thickness and weighs 218 grams, which is heavier and unusually thick, but it does not feel comfortable. The smartphone looks and feels quite premium and sturdy, which you should also expect from a smartphone priced Rs.80000. The Nothing Phone 3 offers an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, but I'm not so sure about the Gorilla Glass 7i protection in the display. Overall, the Nothing Phone 3 has a captivating and debatable design, but it surely looks attractive in person. Just as I said for Nothing Headphone 1, I would say for Phone 3 as well, that getting a real-life design experience from a retail store before giving a judgment, because it will surely change your mind. Nothing Phone 3: Glyph Matrix Nothing Phone 3 Glyph Interface.(Aishwarya Panda.) This Nothing killed its iconic Glyphic Interface, which included strips like LED listing, and was customisable for notification, live activities like cab status, delivery, and others. Now, the Nothing Phone 3 features a Glyph Matrix, which is a disc made up of 489 individually firing LEDs. It has a monochromatic display which provides essential information at a glance. This new addition aims to reduce interaction with the main screen by providing information like Caller ID and contact-based notifications, and different patterns for app notifications. Users can also assign custom icons in a dot-based system to specific contacts or apps. In my opinion, this is quite a fun addition, but again, I did not seem to interact with Glyph Matrix much unless the device was kept near me, with the rear panel facing me. To make the Glyph Matrix fun and intuitive, Nothing has also included Glyph toys like Spin the Bottle, Magic 8 Ball, and the rock, paper, and scissors game. Additionally, the Matrix also became a Digital Clock, Battery Indicator, Stopwatch, and the hyped Glyph Mirror. Users can easily switch between games and modes with the new Glyph Button, which also has haptic feedback. But, it required a very hard press to activate the button, making it harder to access the Glyph features. Additionally, these toys and features seem intuitive at first, but I do not see myself relying on them often or even playing with the Glyph toys. For me, it was more of a gimmick than a value addition, but Nothing also seems to have great plans for Glyph Matrix, which I'm quite curious about. Nothing Phone 3 display: A multimedia companion Nothing Phone 3 features a 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED display(Aishwarya Panda-HT) The Nothing Phone 3 features a 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED display that offers 1260 x 2800 pixels of resolution, 460 ppi pixel density, and support for HDR10+. Talking about the viewing experience, the Phone 3 surely is a multimedia companion as it provides crisp and dynamic visuals. It is a treat for OTT viewers due to Widevine L1 support, so you can stream content in HD. Additionally, gaming visuals are also promising and vibrant, making your overall viewing experience enjoyable. But it does fall short of competitors like Samsung and Apple, as they provide a slightly better display experience. The Phone 3 offers up to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, providing smooth scrolling and navigation. It is quite responsive, and animations are also promising while playing games. Additionally, the smartphone claims to offer 4500nits peak brightness, offering adequate visibility outdoors or in direct sunlight conditions. During my time of usage, I mostly kept the brightness at 60% during the day, which is enough to get you going. However, the higher brightness does strain the eyes, especially when you're indoors. Nothing Phone 3 camera: Worth a click Nothing Phone 3 features a 50MP triple camera setup.(Aishwarya Panda-HT) The Nothing Phone 3 comes with a triple camera setup that includes a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide, and a 50MP periscope lens with 3x optical zoom. For a Rs. 80000 smartphone, the offerings look quite promising on paper, but the performance plays a key role. Images captured on the Phone 3 reveal crisp and incredible details in daylight. It beautifully captures accurate colours, where skin tones appear natural, the reds are accurate, and there is no major oversaturation. Coming to the low-light performance, I found the camera average, if not the best, in the segment. The night mode brings out a grainy effect, especially when a person is standing in front of the camera, but it can be fixed with upcoming updates. During low light conditions, the colours appear washed out and inaccurate. However, in well-lit conditions, the Nothing Phone 3 manages to capture crisp images. Nothing Phone 3 camera sample Nothing Phone 3 camera sample Nothing Phone 3 camera sample Nothing Phone 3 camera sample Nothing Phone 3 camera sample Nothing Phone 3 camera sample Another thing which bothered me about the smartphone was its portrait mode. The camera takes a few seconds to detect and lock focus on the subject. It gives an artificial background blur effect after processing, and the edge detection is not very accurate. The Nothong Phone 3 also features a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and well, I would just say that it was not very pleasing. Now, if we have a look at the new 50MP periscope lens, the Nothing Phone 3 is surely a beast. It captures distant objects within the 3x zoom beautifully, without blurring the scene. However, anything beyond 3x becomes a pixelated mess. Overall, the colours are bright, the details are crisp, and it meets expectations. But is it the best on the market? Well, I have seen better. Nothing Phone 3 performance and software: Everyday beast Nothing Phone 3 is powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC.(Aishwarya Panda-HT) One of the most debatable concerns about the Nothing Phone 3 was its processor. Well, the smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, which is not a flagship processor, but it surely is a reliable one. During my time of usage, Nothing Phone 3 provided smooth multitasking, extended gaming, and day-to-day performance. Since I am a heavy smartphone user, I juggle a lot between social media apps, browsers, and video editing tools, all while running OTT in a floating view, and I did not experience any stutter or lag. The smartphone is quick with actions and runs smoothly even with extended hours of usage. I also ran a few graphic-intensive games like BGMI and Genshin Impact on the device, and provided a stable performance. Even during extended hours with higher graphics settings, I did not experience any stutter or frame drops. However, after a continuous 45-minute gaming session, you will notice the device heating up, but it does not overheat, thanks to the VC cooling system. While the performance was smooth on Phone 3, it should be noted that several other brands are offering the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4-powered smartphone at under Rs. 50000, and in my opinion, the Rs. 79999 price tag is not justifiable, since it is not a flagship chipset. Coming to the software front, the Nothing Phone 3 runs on Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15, which is one of the best I have experienced so far. Since it was my first time using a Nothing-branded smartphone, I quite liked the clean and clutter-free user experience. The Dot Engine design, first-party app interface, and app icon are too intuitive and easy to navigate. One of the major inclusions of the Phone 3 was the Essential Space and the Essential Key, which provide a quick shortcut for users to capture and store screenshots, voice recordings, and photos. While I did not see myself using the feature often, but it still adds a great and unique touch to the device. Overall, Nothing Phone 3 is a reliable device in terms of powerful performance and a clutter-free software experience. While the smartphone is not big on AI-powered features in comparison to competitors, it offers other seamless features like Essential Search, Gemini AI support, and more to get you going. Nothing Phone 3 battery: A major upgrade Nothing Phone 3 is backed by a 5500mAh battery(Aishwarya Panda-HT) The Nothing Phone 3 is backed by a 5500mAh battery in India, which is a massive upgrade from its predecessor. The smartphone offers more than 24 hours of battery life, despite heavy usage. My day-to-day usage with gaming, OTT, social, and browsing complies a screen time of about 8 hours, and I was still left with about 30 to 25 percent at the end of the day, which is quite impressive. The smartphone supports 65W fast charging, and with my 80W charging adapter, the device took about an hour to go from 1 to 100%, which is quick in my opinion. This is a noticeable upgrade, which will be welcomed by the customers. Nothing Phone 3 review: Verdict Now, is the Nothing Phone 3 worth paying Rs. 79999 in India? Well, the smartphone offers a great battery life, a clean user experience, promising camera performance, and a powerful performance despite missing out on the flagship chipset. The smartphone handles multitasking, gaming, and heavy-duty tasks seamlessly, and users will surely not miss having a processor like the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Nothing Phone 3's design also stands out from the crowd and gives a premium look and feel, but the Glyph Matrix is a pass for me. However, with a price tag as high as Rs. 80000, this puts the smartphone in a tough spot, and I will hesitate to suggest the device to buyers. There are plenty of better options available in the market at the given price or even less, which will offer similar or better performance to the Nothing Phone 3. Apart from the high pricing, the Nothing Phone 3 is a reliable device in all aspects.
