Motorola has announced the Edge (2024) for the US market, featuring a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, a 6.6-inch FHD+ pOLED display, and a 50MP main camera. Priced at $549, it will be available in "Midnight Blue" through various retailers and carriers starting June 20.
The Poco Pad, Pocophone's first Android tablet, has launched with a mid-range Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage expandable to 1.5TB. It features a 12.1-inch 120Hz LCD display, 10,000mAh battery, and Dolby Atmos audio. Running on Xiaomi HyperOS atop Android 14, it supports productivity tools like a cross-device Notes app. Priced at $329, with early bird offers at $299, it aims to be a solid option for content consumption and basic productivity.
Xiaomi introduces the Redmi Pad Pro, a budget tablet featuring a 12.1-inch IPS LCD, Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, 10,000 mAh battery with 33W charging, and quad speakers with Dolby Atmos. It runs on HyperOS based on Android 14 and supports continuity features with HyperOS phones and Xiaomi PCs. The tablet also offers a stylus and keyboard case, with pricing starting at CNY 1,499 ($207) in China.
Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, a new chipset designed for midrange smartphones. The chipset offers decent performance, particularly in gaming, and features a Snapdragon X62 5G modem, Bluetooth 5.2, and Wi-Fi 6E for connectivity. It also includes an optimized Qualcomm AI engine, faster face unlocking, and a triple ISP for camera capabilities. The first device expected to launch with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is the Redmi Note 13 Pro in China. Qualcomm is also preparing for the Snapdragon Summit in October, where the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is anticipated to be announced.