Realme 9 4G - The Ultimately Clear Difference between 108MP vs. 64MP Photography

   

The realme 9 4G brings an excellent 108MP camera module with a Samsung HM6 sensor giving it the edge over competition

In recent times, the pressure to have a good phone with a high-end camera has increased in society as people seek greater functionality out of their handheld devices. People nowadays want a phone which can do it all, most importantly clicking high quality HD images for their daily or professional use. As a result, smartphone companies have reworked their products to make camera modules one of the key selling features of contemporary smartphones. In order to attract the average customer and photography enthusiasts, brands constantly strive to pack as high a megapixel count as possible.

By knowing the importance of a good quality camera and megapixels, realme has come up with a new smartphone, the realme 9 4G which features a new and improved 108MP Pro-Light camera setup. The realme 9 4G is the very first smartphone to come equipped with the brand new Samsung HM6 sensor allowing it to deliver superior results. Equipped with 108 million pixels as small as 0.64μm, the ISOCELL HM6 sensor has the ability to render your captured memories with stunning high-definition detail.

Megapixel counts in smartphone cameras play an important role in how your images appear on larger displays. While there may not be a huge difference viewing images taken by a 108MP camera and a 64MP camera on a smartphone, when you scale up the display to the size of a desktop or a television the 64MP image appears to be lower quality with a lot more grain and blur. A higher MP count means the output can be presented on a bigger canvas without compromising on quality. This is because the size of the final image is determined by the multiplying the horizontal pixels by the vertical pixels and a 108MP camera has overall more pixels than a 64MP one. One of the advantages of capturing a 108MP image on smartphones like realme 9 4G, is the amount of details and information about your subject that the photo can retain. When compared to 64MP image, a 108MP image can capture a lot of details.

This means that the image will still appear high quality even if you zoom into and crop the initial image when compared to low-resolution images. The large sensor has the ability to capture good details even in menial lighting conditions. This in tandem with a functional Night Mode should play well. Additionally, there is also a Smart ISO feature that lowers ISO in bright areas for vivid photos and propels ISO for lesser noise in underexposed areas of a scene. Apart from this, this sensor also gives you the support of 6k video recording at 30fps, so it is going to be quite good for the content creators.

While having a higher megapixel count doesn’t necessarily mean a camera module is better, the inclusion of a first-in-segment Samsung HM6 sensor makes the realme 9 4G’s camera module highly desirable. The stunning performer has a lot more to get excited about. It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset with 6GB of RAM, 128GB of expandable storage, and realme’s UI 3.0 software. A large 5,000mAh battery powers the device with support for 33W DartCharge fast-charging technology via USB Type-C so you can use the device for long stretches of time without worry. From a connectivity standpoint, the handset supports dual-SIM 4G LTE connectivity and dual-band Wi-Fi. So don’t wait to get your very own realme 9 4G which is available at your nearest smartphone store or exclusively online through the official realme stores on Daraz and AlfaMall for just PKR 54,999/.

A new global co-creation program by Free Fire, FF Co-Lab, will launch in tandem with its brand refresh this July.

       

 Following the last debut of its new logo, Free Fire revealed a full suite of its new look and feel, a new co-creation program, and the return of its Battle In Style campaign.

Free Fire’s new look

Free Fire will offer players a brand new experience this July. With a new logo, icons, font, and graphics, Free Fire’s brand refresh will transform its original user interface into a vibrant, and even more immersive world for gamers around the world. The stylistic revamp comes in the wake of the Battle In Style spirit, introduced last year and gradually reflected in the numerous campaigns and changes that followed. Today’s changes mark the game’s embodiment of Battle In Style both at its core and in its look, a spirit evident among its players - lively, expressive, free-spirited, and boldly true to themselves. Watch the spirit of Battle In Style come to life in this animation.

Free Fire unveils a new chapter with its new brand look

Battle In Style with Free Fire

This July, players will also be invited to join in a comeback of Free Fire’s Battle In Style campaign, with Free Fire character Maxim as the protagonist. The Battle In Style film follows a regular shop assistant and his in-game avatar, Maxim, as they evolve both in and out of the game. Inspired by Free Fire's brand refresh, the shop assistant challenges his mundane daily routine and unleashes his full personality, bringing the spirit of the game to life. Through the film, Free Fire hopes to inspire young people around the world to “Don’t Hold Back, Battle In Style!”

FF Co-Lab: Free Fire co-creates with players, brands, and professionals around the world

Free Fire’s brand refresh will see the launch of the new global co-creation program Free Fire (FF) Co-Lab. FF Co-Lab is a global platform for players, industry professionals, and brands to co-create content with Free Fire. To kick off this movement, Free Fire teamed up with notable type designer Akira Kobayashi on a new brand font, Garena Free Fire, exclusive to the mobile title and featured in-game and beyond. Find out more on the inspirational story behind the font creation on YouTube.

Now, Free Fire is looking to collaborate with its global community of players through its first FF Co-Lab global contest, FF Co-Lab: Light Up The Map. From 20 July, players can submit their own Free Fire inspired art piece for a chance to win rewards and have it featured in a future Free Fire map. Players will also be able to take part by voting for their favourite designs to be featured in Free Fire.

To register for the global contest, players can visit:  ffcolab.freefiremobile.com

Changes, activities, and goodies: Plenty to look forward between 20 and 23 July

The game will also receive new modes and features alongside the brand refresh. On 20 July, Free Fire will introduce a new buff system to the Lone Wolf and Clash Squad mode. In addition to the brand refresh, players can participate in a series of activities and events to experience Free Fire's evolution and Battle in Style.

Battle In Style activities and rewards to look out for from 20 July to 23 July.

●        Starting 20 July:

○        FF CO-LAB: Light Up The Map global contest

○        Hop Hop in-game web event

●        On 23 July:

○        Login rewards: Pixel Run Skyboard and Room card

○        Playtime reward: Soldier Pixel Grenade

○        Courage Training event: Vehicle Monster Truck

○        Exclusive items: Faded wheel Waggor emote and UMP45      

Stay tuned to Free Fire’s social media channels for the latest updates.

Free Fire can be downloaded on both the Apple iOS App and Google Play store.

Alibaba.com Hosts First Lahore Seller Summit

  

Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) trade, today hosted its first seller summit in Lahore to highlight export opportunities available to local businesses in the e-commerce space.

Titled “Go Export with Alibaba.com”, the event brought together existing and potential exporters in Lahore to offer tips and advice on how to start and grow an online export business. It is the first event of its type held by Alibaba.com in Lahore, signifying the platform’s enhanced efforts to support suppliers in the region and increase the city’s visibility as an online supplier base.

Various experts in the export and e-commerce fields took part as speakers in the event, including  Mr Sheharyar Tahir, Head of External Relations of SMEDA, and Mr Mian Rehman Aziz, Senior Vice President of Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industries, who shed light on government support and infrastructure available to assist exporters in Lahore; Mr Md Ammar Khan, CEO of Raaziq International Logistics, Mr Tariq Mahmood, Senior Partner at Raaziq International Logistics, and Mr Barrister Ahmed Uzair, an export law specialist at AUC| Law, who provided insights into how to set up and expand an export business; Mr Muhammad Sajid Minhas, an Alibaba.com supplier who talked about his journey on the platform over the last 15 years; and Alibaba.com representatives including Mr Song Song, Head of Alibaba.com Pakistan, and Mr Ethan Wang, Product Operation Manager, who shared about products and services offered by Alibaba.com that can help suppliers digitalise their export business.

 

“Pakistan is one of Alibaba.com’s most important supplier markets. Lahore, in particular, shows a high potential of e-commerce growth as it already contributed US$4.7 billion in export volume or 17% of the country’s total export volume in fiscal year 2021-22. As the global pandemic has sped up B2B buyers’ adoption of online sourcing channels, we feel that now is the time for more high-quality suppliers here in Lahore to go online and be discovered by the 34 million-strong global online buyer community on Alibaba.com,” said Mr Song Song, Business Head of Alibaba.com Pakistan.

“Pakistan’s economy is comprised of almost 5.2 million small and medium enterprises. With an established e-commerce platform like Alibaba.com and an enabling environment and business development services provided by SMEDA, we encourage small and medium enterprises here to take action and grow beyond their home market,” said Mr Sheharyar Tahir, Head of External Relations of SMEDA.

Alibaba.com is now more focused to increase the e-commerce industry in Pakistan, especially in Lahore to make B2B trade as easy and as accessible as possible for buyers and sellers. Alibaba.com has been enabling the growth of small and medium-sized businesses since 1999 with tools designed specifically for B2B trade. Supplier members on the platform can tap a suite of tools and services including a custom digital storefront, buyer analytics, targeted advertising, and support in the form of training courses and live support, among others. 

ACCA, MANTAQ sign MOU

                     

ACCA and MANTAQ join forces to lead capacity-building of lawmakers in legislative drafting

 

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and MANTAQ Centre for Research have entered an MOU that focuses on building capacity of lawmakers in legislative drafting and research related to finance.

As part of MANTAQ’s legislative drafting and research programme ‘TADVEEN’, both the organisations will collaborate to offer formal mentorship and training to policymakers and researchers to promote policy reforms and progressive regulations that drive good public financial management, enable effective implementation of UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and increase Pakistan’s global competitiveness.

Speaking at the MOU signing ceremony held at the National Assembly building in Islamabad, ACCA’s head of Pakistan, Assad Hameed Khan, said,

 ‘We've built partnerships throughout our history - they’re central to our ability to deliver on our mission of upholding the public trust and adding value to the society. We’re very happy to be partnering with MANTAQ and play our part in supporting their mission of building capacity of policymakers to enable future-focused policy reforms that drive positive economic change.’

Tahir Hussain, Secretary National Assembly, commented,

‘The legislature translates the aspirations of the nation into law and so projects like TADVEEN are instrumental as they connect qualified finance professionals with legislators.’

 MPA from Punjab, Aisha Nawaz Chaudhary highlighted the problems faced by the legislators due to lack of skilled support staff. Farzana Yaqoob, CEO, MANTAQ, spoke about the lack of experts for preparing comprehensive drafts for effective legislation. She appreciated the keen interest taken by the Speaker National Assembly and the Speaker Secretariat in training youth in legislative drafting and research.

Muhammad Mushtaq, Additional Secretary, National Assembly, emphasised,  

‘Constitution of Pakistan provides clear guidance for comprehensive legislation'.

Syed Shamoon Hashmi, Additional Secretary, National Assembly, said,

‘Imparting legislative drafting trainings to youth will enhance the quality of legislation taking place in the parliament’.

Present at the MOU signing ceremony were Aisha Nawaz Chaudhary, MPA Punjab, Tahir Hussain, Secretary, National Assembly, Syed Shamoon Hashmi, Additional Secretary, National Assembly, Muhammad Mushtaq, Additional Secretary, National Assembly, Farzana Yaqoob, CEO, MANTAQ, Assad Hameed Khan, Head of Pakistan, ACCA, and Syed Raza Hassan Gardezi, Programme Director, TADVEEN.

 

Standard Chartered Conducts Roadshow for NRPs in UAE

                

 Standard Chartered Bank conducted a roadshow for Non-Resident Pakistanis based in the UAE. This event was brought forth with the support of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

The Standard Chartered network is a key enabler and gives the Bank a unique advantage to information, ability to create synergies and unlock potential through seamlessly delivering best products to its client base, while keeping them abreast of the latest developments. The Pakistani diaspora has always been a core segment of the Standard Chartered UAE client base and regulatory initiatives like Roshan Digital have now integrated the diaspora into Pakistan’s economy. It is their commitment to the Standard Chartered brand that allows us to be a leading bank not only in the UAE and Pakistan but in countries across the world. 

The event offered a unique opportunity to the diaspora to gain insights into the growth potential of Pakistan and the various initiatives and opportunities available to them while residing abroad. Key speakers included Governor SBP (A) Dr. Murtaza Syed, Rola Abu Manneh, CEO Standard Chartered UAE and Rehan Shaikh, CEO Standard Chartered Pakistan. A panel discussion also took place where pressing questions of clients related to the country’s current economic challenges and future outlook were addressed by Dr. Murtaza Syed and his colleagues from SBP Mr. Syed Irfan Ali and Mr. Ali Raza Syed.

Commenting at the occasion Mr. Rehan Shaikh, CEO Standard Chartered Pakistan said, “Non-resident Pakistanis continue to remain instrumental for the economic growth of our country, not only as a major source of foreign exchange sent across to their loved ones for sustenance but also a big source of investments. We are proud to facilitate these clients at both our locations.

As the oldest, largest and leading international bank in Pakistan, non-residents remain integral part of our journey. This has only been possible on the back of a very progressive and forward-looking Regulator which has championed not only structural economic reforms, but also spearheaded modernisation of the Banking industry with focus on digitisation, financial inclusion, and opening avenues for the NRPs.”

The Chief Guest Dr. Murtaza Syed, Governor SBP (A), “Measures taken by the Government and SBP took post covid, kept Pakistan’s economy alive and growing. We have challenges on the economic front but I am confident that things will stabilize in coming months as prudent steps are being taken to tackle the current challenge of international commodity inflation putting pressure on our forex reserves being a net importing nation. 

As a progressive central bank, the State Bank of Pakistan continuously strives to keep pace with the rapidly evolving digital financial landscape. SBP has been harnessing technology and innovation to promote digitization of payments for efficiencies in banking and overall economy. In line with this vision, we conceptualized the idea of providing digital banking services to millions of non-resident Pakistanis who have given so much to Pakistan and now we want to return something back. The key features of Roshan Digital Account (RDA) are convenience, efficiency, lifestyle banking products, better and attractive offerings, all in a presence less environment. Currently with 14 participating banks, RDA has become a unique proposition helping NRPs conduct essential banking transactions, invest in Government securities, stocks, donate to charities, and meet their financing needs for home or car. Due to efforts of all stakeholders and overwhelming response of NRPs, around 425,000 RD accounts have been opened from 175 countries with total funds inflow crossing USD 4.5 billion.

Encouraged by the success of digital initiatives like RDA, we are endeavouring to position ourselves in the new era of digitation not only as a regulator but also as an enabler of the financial sector, where both our NRPs and resident Pakistanis can have full control of their finances in Pakistan and that too from the comfort of their homes”

In a time marked with political and economic change, Standard Chartered firmly believes that Pakistan has a good economic story to tell. It was an honour for the Standard Chartered franchise to arrange an opportunity for its clients to listen to first-hand views from the esteemed SBP Panel.

ACCA Pakistan organizes Virtual Careers Fair, bringing hundred of jobs under one platform

       

ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) organized the 3^rd Edition of its Virtual Careers Fair. It has featured around 200+ top organizations, 600+ jobs along with 4 Power Packed Exclusive Sessions by Industry Experts to enhance Employability Skills of participants.

The participating employers came from a variety of industries such as Shared Services / BPO and Consultancy, Accounting & Public Practice including Big 6 and SMPs, Manufacturing including Textile, Cement and Automotive, BFSI, FMCG/Retail, Property & Construction, Telecom and Health / Pharma – reflecting a growing demand of the accountancy and finance professionals.

ACCA continues to create inclusive opportunities for Pakistan’s youth (our members and future members) and supports their employability by unlocking the power of digital and employing innovative solutions. The event was attended by thousands of participants who were able to interact with leading employers and recruiters, learn from experts, seek new opportunities and build valuable connections with other participants and speakers.

The event received very positive feedback from all participating employers and attendees who appreciated the overall experience of the event. The presence of major employers and the quality of jobs advertised at the fair through ACCA Careers (online jobs portal) reinforced the value of the accountancy profession. Employers also shared their satisfaction regarding the strong pool of highly motivated and qualified individuals that would help them build stronger, future-ready organisations.

In her message to the attendees, Helen Brand, Chief Executive, ACCA, said: “We are delighted you can join us for what promises to be a very engaging event and one which demonstrates ACCA’s strength as a super-connector within the Accounting and industry across the world. I’d encourage you to explore all the available resources we have created for you, and I’d particularly recommend that you take time to look at the employability support materials designed specifically as you look to build on or indeed begin your career in Accountancy and Finance.”

Assad Hameed Khan, Head of ACCA Pakistan, share his thoughts in his welcome message for all attendees: “We are excited to see that Pakistan VCF continues to grow year on year and delivering a larger impact continuously. We understand that there is economic uncertainty all over the world and initiatives such as VCF enable us to super-connect our stakeholders, future members and members supporting talent acquisition and career needs”

realme 9 4G – Promising All-Day Clarity is Now Available in Pakistan

        

The first-ever HM6 ProLight Sensor appears on the realme 9 4G aiming to redefine smartphone photography with ultra-clear smashing results

realme’s latest mobile offering, the realme 9 4G, goes on sale today for PKR 54,999/- only. As the most recent entrant into the realme 9 series, the realme 9 4G is a complete all-rounder attracting users nationwide with its high-quality features. realme’s latest tech marvel opens up a new era of easy usage, challenging users to use it for comfortable and nonstop work to improve their own performance and the world around them. The mid-range photography star comes equipped with a 108MP AI Triple Ultra-clear camera and a first-in-segment Samsung HM6 Sensor, empowering you to confidently capture the moment with All-Day Clarity.

The realme 9 4G also has an incredible aesthetic owing to its desert-inspired Holographic Ripple Design. However, the realme 9 4G doesn’t just let itself be defined by its aesthetics. The tech democratizer’s latest release is built for amazing performance with a host of exciting features. This incredible handset is available from Monday, July 18, 2022 at outlets nationwide and online so let’s get better acquainted with the amazing specifications that the realme 9 4G has to offer.

The realme 9 4G’s camera module is incredibly high-end. The new smartphone comes with an incredibly detail-oriented 108MP ProLight camera which provides users a highly smooth and crisp photography experience for both professional and personal use. While its megapixel count remains the same as the realme 8 Pro, it contains something that the previous handset lacked – the first-in-segment Samsung HM6 Sensor which elevates its results. The brand new HM6 sensor delivers a 123% increase in light sensitivity for the realme 9 4G. Additionally, equipped with 108 million pixels as small as 0.64μm, the ISOCELL HM6 sensor has the ability to render your captured memories with a superior level of detail.

The cutting edge sensor also supports 3x lossless zoom which allows you to capture no matter how close or far from the subject you are without compromising on quality. Apart from all these improvements, the ISOCELL HM6 sensor is the first to adopt the Nonapixel plus technology. This upgraded pixel binning technology has drastically improved the way it combines and utilizes light information allowing it to take bright and clear pictures even in extremely low light environments. 

The back panel of the realme 9 is covered with a dynamic 3D ripple texture created through innovative Plasma Atom-coating and a UV-Nano Imprinting processes. The realme 9 4G features a 90Hz Super AMOLED display which ensures a comfortable viewing experience whether you're browsing, gaming, or watching movies. A 360Hz touch sampling rate makes every scroll and swipe feel silky smooth and 10,240-level Auto Brightness Adjustment adapts the screen brightness according to your usage to avoid strain on your eyes. The smartphone will also come built with an in-display fingerprint sensor with an integrated heart-rate sensor. The phone measures just 7.99mm in thickness and weighs 178 grams.

The realme 9 4G has so much more to offer. It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset with 6GB of RAM, 128GB of expandable storage, and realme’s UI 3.0 software. From a connectivity standpoint, the handset supports dual-SIM 4G LTE connectivity and dual-band Wi-Fi. A large 5,000mAh battery powers the device with support for 33W DartCharge fast-charging technology via USB Type-C so you can use the device for long stretches of time without worry. You can get all of this and more by purchasing the realme 9 4G at your nearest smartphone store or exclusively online through the official realme stores on Daraz and AlfaMall for just PKR 54,999/- so hurry and grab yours today!