With the launch of Reliance’s JioFiber broadband, every other company is either coming up with the revised broadband plans or launching new plans with lower and competitive pricing. To be in the race state-run telecom company BSNL has launched a fresh plan called Super Star 500 in order to lure more customers. The company has launched the plan with special benefits that offer Amazon prime benefits along with Hotstar subscription.
The Superstar 500 plan comes with two options that include a DSL plan and a Bharat Fibre plan. The customers who go for the Super Star 500 DSL plan will get up to 10 Mbps speed while those who opt for the Bharat Fibre plan will get internet speed of up to 50 Mbps. The plan offers 500GB of data with a data cap. Post the FUP, the data speed will be reduced to 2Mbps. This plan is live across the nation excluding Andaman and Nicobar.
BSNL’s Super Star 500 plan now offers a free subscription to Hotstar Premium pack, too. Usually, the annual subscription to Hotstar Premium comes at Rs 999, however, for this plan users, it will be free. Apart from that, the customers will also be able to take advantage of the free unlimited local as well as STD calling the facility to any network within the country.
Besides this plan, the state-run company earlier launched the Super Star 300 broadband plan that comes with a complimentary subscription to Hotstar. Rs 749 monthly plan offers up to 300GB monthly data with a download speed of 50 Mbps. Additionally, the customers will get unlimited local and STD free calling to any network in India. This plan is available all across the country.
The company withdrew its 15GB plan with the introduction of the Super Star 500 plan. The plan came with a monthly rental of Rs 999 where it provided an internet speed of 10Mbps along with 15GB of daily data. This has been replaced by Rs 949 Super Star 500 plan. This plan offers 450GB of data per month.
The much awaited OnePlus TV is finally here! The Chinese technology brand, which is popular for its smartphones across the globe, has today forayed into the television industry with the launch of OnePlus TV Q1 Pro and OnePlus TV Q1. The company has packed a number of high-end features in both its offerings and a tough competition between OnePlus and the likes of Samsung and Sony in the television space is now inevitable. Here’s a look at the price and features of the OnePlus TV Q1 Pro and OnePlus TV Q1:
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OnePlus TV Q1 Pro and OnePlus TV Q1 price and availability
OnePlus TV Q1 is priced in India at Rs 69,900, while the high-end OnePlus TV Q1 Pro can be bought at Rs 99,900. The devices will be available on Amazon India’s website starting September 28. OnePlus is also holding a pop-up event tomorrow where interested users can get a hands-on experience of the newly launched TVs.
OnePlus TV Q1 Pro and OnePlus TV Q1 specifications
Coming to the specifications of the newly launched televisions by OnePlus, both the offerings sport a 55-inch 4K display with a QLED panel. The televisions come with support for Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision and HDR10+. It is worth mentioning that the OnePlus TV Q1 Pro comes with a motorised soundbar that extends downwards from the device. The soundbar of the TV has 8 speakers that can offer a sound output of 50W. While two of the speakers face backward, four of them face forward.
Both the televisions that have been launched come with a magnetic plate that have all the ports placed beneath them. Both the televisions run Android Pie skinned with Oxygen Play and the company has promised to roll out updates to them for the next three years. We should also point out that the OnePlus TV range also comes with the Gamma Magic Colour picture processor, which the company has said provides enhanced picture quality.
There you have it folks! The OnePlus TV Q1 will retail at INR 69,900 and the OnePlus TV Q1 Pro will retail at INR 99,900 pic.twitter.com/VqWHue36Mq
The devices come with in-built casting and are accompanied with a very minimalistic-looking remote that does not come with too many buttons. Nevertheless, it has dedicated buttons for Google Assistant, Amazon Prime Video and other such services that are accessed often by the users.
We should also add that the devices can also be controlled via the OnePlus Connect app. If you have the app installed on your smartphone, you can actually use your handset as a remote control.
Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus has launched its second flagship of the year: OnePlus 7T. The handset comes with a number of upgrades over the OnePlus 7 Pro that was launched by the company earlier this year. Here’s a look at OnePlus 7T’s India price, availability and specifications:
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OnePlus 7T price and availability
OnePlus 7T is available in two colours – Frosted Silver and Glacier Blue – and it will be available on Amazon India’s website, OnePlus’ online and offline pop-up stores starting September 28. The company is also hosting a pop-up event tomorrow where you can get a hand-on experience of the smartphone before you buy it. The device is available two storage variants. Its base variant has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage while its higher-end model has the same RAM clubbed with 256GB of internal storage.
The former is priced at Rs 37,999 and the latter is available at a cost of Rs 39,999. It is worth pointing out that it is the second time that OnePlus has launched a smartphone that is cheaper than its predecessor. The first one was OnePlus 7 that was priced more affordably than the OnePlus 6T.
OnePlus 7T specifications
Coming to the specifications, much like its predecessor, the OnePlus 7T comes with a 90Hz Fluid display. The company has also added a Chromatic reading mode to the smartphone to provide a better experience for readers. However, the device’s screen has an aspect ratio of 20:9, so it provides more display real estate to the user. The smartphone is also thinner than its predecessor and is just 8.1mm thin and its edges are 3.2mm in size. In fact, another big change in design is the circular module that the handset has to house the triple rear cameras.
Speaking of the cameras of the smartphone, it comes with a 48MP main camera, a 16MP wide angle lens with 117 degree field of view and a 2X 12MP telephoto lens. The company has also added a number of camera modes to its app including the Macro lens, Ultra-wide Nightscape and Super Stable Video. We should mention that the Macro lens can be used to capture extremely minute details of objects like small lines on leaves. OnePlus 7T also offers Portrait mode to its users.
Moving on to the performance, OnePlus has always touted the speed and smooth function of its smartphones. In order to deliver this, the company always sticks to the most high-end and flagship processors from Qualcomm. OnePlus 7T is no exception to this too. The handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset clocked at 2.96 GHz, and it comes with UFS 3.0 storage, which is currently the fastest storage in the world. As we mentioned earlier, the device comes with 8GB of RAM clubbed with up to 256GB of internal storage. The handset is equipped with a 3,800mAh battery and it comes with Warp Charge 30T that is claimed to provide 23% faster charging than the Warp charge found on its predecessor OnePlus 7 Pro. Other upgrades of the smartphone include Dolby Atmos support in Stereo Speakers and the improvement of Haptic Mode.
It is worth mentioning that OnePlus 7T is the first ever smartphone to come with Android 10 out of the box. Like all other smartphones from the company, the handset’s operating system will be skinned with OxygenOS. The company has added the ability to configure Cricket Scores, create Smart Albums in Gallery and other enhancements in its latest offering. It is giving buyers 5GB of free cloud storage for gallery, and an additional 50GB of storage. Another interesting feature that the company has added in the smartphone is ‘Work-Life Balance’. With this, apps can be divides in two categories: Work and Life. If you enable this, notifications from the other set of apps would not bother you.
OnePlus has also introduced International Roaming, using which users can get roaming packages after they arrive at their international destination. Besides the smartphone, the company also took wraps off its OnePlus TV at the launch event and announced its upcoming OnePlus Pay service.
Pioneer in imaging technology Canon launched a new mirrorless camera in India. The company launched the Canon EOS M200 that comes with the latest Canon Digic 8 processor. The camera novelty is the successor of the Canon EOS M100. It comes with enhanced autofocus and is capable of recording 4K videos. The camera is compact and light in weight suitable for travel photography. EOS M200 offers a wide variety of filters as well as colour adjustment tools.
The newly launched Canon EOS M200 camera has been introduced with a price tag of Rs EUR 569.99 that translates to Rs 44,500. The latest mirrorless camera can be purchased via the official Canon store as well as authorized Canon retailers starting from October.
It comes with a similar design and a flip-up touchscreen display that allows the user to take selfies. There is also a Self-portrait mode aimed at taking selfies and the existence of Creative Assist mode best suitable for beginners.
The novelty comes with new sensor offering 24.1-megapixel APS-C sized sensor. It delivers well-detailed pictures that can be cropped or enlarged without losing it sharpness. It is powered by the latest Digic 8 image processor that comes with a 4K recording features with a maximum frame rate of 30fps along with a 1.6x crop factor. Therefore, allowing you to record 4x slow-motion videos with up to 120fps in High definition Mode and also capable of shooting videos in vertical mode.
Canon EOS M200 can shoot images under low light conditions with a maximum ISO speed of 100-25600. The camera can be connected via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for easy sharing. It can be connected with smart devices with the help of the Canon Camera Connect app available for Android and iOS. This allows the user to shoot pictures with the help of smartphones.
The Canon EOS M200 camera is available in two colour variants Black and White. It comes with additional EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM out of the box.
The online retailer Flipkart will be hosting its annual Big Billion Days sale. The sale will kick off on September 29 and will go on till October 4 in India. During the sale, the biggest brands will participate and will offer their products at discounted prices across various categories. The e-commerce website also offers mobile phones at reduced prices during the Big Billion Days sale. Brands such as Samsung, Realme, Xiaomi has already revealed what they have to offer during the festival sale. Similarly, Motorola and Lenovo have now opened up about what they will be offering to their fans during the sale.
The customers can avail up to 25 percent off Lenovo and Motorola smartphones starting from September 30. During the sale, the newly launched Moto E6s and Lenovo K10 plus will also be available during the sale period.
Starting from Motorola, The newly launched Motorola One Action that is currently being sold at Rs 13,999 will be available at 11,999 during the Big Billion Days Sale. The smartphone comes with 6.3-inch CinemaVision, Full HD+ display along a 21:9 aspect ratio. The phone packs a 35oo mAh battery and offers a triple camera setup that features an ultra-wide action video camera. The smartphone is powered by Samsung Exynos 9609 processor.
The Motorola One Vision will now be sold at Rs 14,999 down from Rs 19,999. The phone features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ CinemaVision display. It is powered by the Samsung Exynos 9609 processor and houses a 3500mAh battery. The is a part of the Android one Programme and it sports dual camera with 48MP primary sensor and 5-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, it features a 25-megapixel selfie camera.
From the G series range of smartphones, the company will be offering Moto G7 at Rs 9,499 after getting a huge discount of Rs 7500. Its regular price of the smartphone is Rs 16,999.
Moving on to Lenovo, the Z Pro which comes with a 6.39-inch AMOLED display along with an in-display fingerprint scanner will be sold with a discounted price of Rs 31,999. The smartphone was launched y the company a few weeks ago with a price tag of Rs 33,999.
Lenovo A6 Note which was introduced in the country with a starting price of Rs 7999 can be purchased at Rs 6,999 during the sale. The device will be available in two colour variants Black and Blue.
Lenovo K10 Note will be available at Rs 11,999 and K9 at Rs 6499. Currently, both the smartphones are being sold at Rs 13,999 and 6,999 respectively.
As we mentioned earlier also both Moto E6s and Lenovo K10 Plus will also be available for purchase during the Big Billion Days sale.
Fujifilm India Private Limited introduced an all-new 5X Zoom lens FUJINON XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR in India. The new 16-80mm lens is an interchangeable lens that will adhere to the range of X series of Cameras. The lens comes with an utmost aperture value of F4 that is equal to 24-122mm in the 35mm film format. Also, bare minimum shooting distance of 35 cm through the entire zoom range providing 0.25x of maximum magnification.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Haruto Iwata, Managing Director, Fujifilm India Pvt Ltd. said, “Fujifilm’s commitment of expanding the existing line-up of the lens remains stronger than ever. With this new addition of FUJINON XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR, we are thrilled to offer brilliant image quality to both professional photographers and enthusiasts. Augmenting our existing range of lenses with this latest compact and lightweight lens, we aim to make a perfect mirrorless digital camera to enjoy premium-quality pictures. We at Fujifilm are continuously innovating and with this lens, we have taken a step to allow customers to capture moments with comfort and ease.”
The lenses are specifically intended for mirrorless cameras Fujifilm X Series. These are best suitable for shooting scenarios, landscapes low light and quick photography. It comes with five times optical zoom along with a length of 88.9 mm. The new lenses are moisture as well as dust resistant appropriate for all-weather performance up to -10 degrees Celsius.
The FUJINON XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR is compact as well as light in weight. It weighs 440 grams that is 40 percent much lighter than an equivalent lens for a 35mm format system. The innovation when attached to an X-T3 the kit weighs only 979g and 823g when combined with X-T30. It comes with 6.0 stops OIS feature that allows shooting in a wide variety of worrying about camera shake.
The 5x standard zoom lens includes 16 lens elements in 12 groups including three aspherical lens elements along with one ED aspherical lens. It controls field curvature and spherical aberrations, therefore, delivering highly developed levels of sharpness across the frame. Its inner AFS employs a stepping motor which compels the focusing group of lens elements quietly and quickly. The Optical Image Stabilization features an effective correction of 6.0 stops, therefore, widening the shooting scenarios.
Amazon announced the launch of its three new devices in India. The company added a new Echo, Echo Dot with Clock and Echo Studio to its Echo series of devices. The company stated that the newly launched devices have been are intended for an advanced and immersive experience for the users, with new Alexa features. All the fresh voice-enabled devices are up for pre-booking on its respective website also at the select offline store from today onwards.
Parag Gupta, Head of Amazon Devices India said, “Customers across the country have given feedback on how they love using Alexa – whether it is listening to their favorite music, playing a game with kids, watching videos on Echo Show range of devices, or controlling their smart home appliances. We are introducing new Echo devices and features to give customers even more ways to access Alexa— whether that’s through our best-sounding Echo device yet—Echo Studio, or the reimagined Echo and Echo Dot.”
New Echo
The device comes with restructured fabric design along with premium sound quality. It features a -inch woofer and increased back volume meant for delivering stronger bass and clearer mids as well as high. The new Echo will be available in a fresh Blue colour option along with Black, Grey and White colour options with a price tag of Rs 9,999
Echo Dot with clock
The gadget brings a bright LED display that shows the time, temperature, timers and alarm as well. The LED display automatically adjusts based on the brightness of the room. The new Echo Dot with clock will be available at Rs 5,499.
Echo Studio
This device features built-in five directional speakers meant to provide studio-like sound quality with space, clarity and depth. It comes with a 5.25-inch woofer and 330W of bass port for increased airflow and bass output. It also boasts a 1-inch tweeter and three 2-inch midrange speakers which deliver dynamic midranges and crisp, high frequencies. Also, it has a 24-bit DAC and a power amplifier with 100 kHz of bandwidth for high-res, lossless music playback. The device is also capable of sensing the acoustics of the user’s space hence automatically fine-tunes audio playback for optimal sound. Echo Studio comes with Dolby Atmos support and can also be paired with Amazon Fire TV stick for audio playback. It comes equipped with a Zigbee smart home hub meant to control compatible smart home devices. This product can be purchased for Rs 22,999.
Availability
All the devices are now available for pre-order via Amazon’s website starting today. The devices can also be pre-booked via select offline retailers. The all-new Echo, Echo Dot with clock, and Echo Studio will start selling later this year. Additionally, those who pre-order any of the devices will get a smart bulb for free and a smart plug at Rs 199.
Haier announced the launch of its AI-enabled Android LED TV – the ‘U6900’ Series in India. Smart Televisions are available in 126cm (50-inch), 139cm (55-inch), 147cm (58-inch) and 165cm (65-inch) display screen options. The Haier U6900 comes enabled with AI and it runs on the Android 9 Pie operating system. The Google-certified Smart TV comes with a pre-installed Google Play store, built-in Chromecast and Google Voice Assistant. The Television carries a sleek design with a diamond-cut metal frame, Dolby Digital Decoder and Stereo Sound.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Eric Braganza, President, Haier Appliances India said, “When it comes to innovating for evolving customer preferences today, Haier is leading the way by strengthening its portfolio to deliver a seamless ecosystem of smart home devices. At Haier, we have always aimed at revolutionizing the industry by introducing our latest innovations and state-of-the-art products. Our new Android TV series is a step ahead in transforming Indian modern homes into a smarter hub and provide our customers with an entertainment experience that not only caters to their need for on-demand content without any complicated hassles but also gives them the control to manage other IoT enabled devices in their ecosystem.”
Haier LED series packs AI-powered Google Assistant which can be controlled by pressing the dedicated mic button provided on the remote. It is also capable to control the smart devices with the user’s voice command. The remote comes enabled with Bluetooth that bears Google Assistant voice built-in button along with Hotkeys for Netflix and YouTube. The LED TV also allows the user to access popular streaming services and apps via the Google Play Store. With the help of Android TV remote app available for both Android and iOS that comes with touchpad gestures feature for better control along with multiplayer gaming capabilities
The 4K Ultra HD feature on the Haier’s new Android TV series offers vibrant colours along with enhanced brightness as well as contrast details. All the models support HDR playback with online streaming, HDMI and USB sources. The Wide Color Gamut technology delivers premium and vivid picture quality. The Google Chromecast permits the user to connect their TV with the Wi-Fi and to their smartphones to cast photos, music, videos and can also stream their favourite content on Android TV.
Haier U6900 series TVs will be available across the nation. The LE50U6900HQGA 50-inch model comes with a price tag of Rs 69,990, LE55U6900HQGA 55-inch model costs 89,990, LE58U6900HQGA 58 display model is priced at Rs 92,990 lastly LE65U6900HQGA 65-inch model comes with a price tag of Rs 99,990.
Apple recently launched its new iPhone 11 series. Even before it was launched the rumours and leaks with regards to iPhone 2020 were doing the rounds on the internet. Earlier there were reports that all three models of 2020 iPhones will feature OLED displays and will come with gaming-centric features. Some reports said that the next generation of iPhone will arrive with displays that have a refresh rate of 120Hz just like the iPad Pro. In a latest development, it is said that Apple’s 2020 iPhones will debut with a metal frame, which the earlier models of iPhone 4 carried.
Now, according to a new report by Macrumors, it is speculated that next year iPhone 2020 models will be seen donning a fresh metal frame that is identical to the fourth generation of iPhone. Over that, a report by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has stated that all three variants of 2020 iPhones will have a redesigned metal frame. Ming-Chi Kuo is an analyst at TF International Securities, a financial services group in the Asia-Pacific region who also predicted that the 2020 iPhones will come with support for 5G. According to Kuo this time Apple will revolutionise the design of its iPhones. The phones will bear a new metal frame with a more complex segmentation design, new trenching and injection molding procedures, and sapphire or glass cover assembly to protect the trench injection molding structure.
“We predict that the new 2H20 iPhone design will change significantly. The metal frame and the front and rear 2/2.5D glass are still used, but the metal frame surface will be changed to a similar design to the iPhone 4, replacing the current surface design.”
He believes that the use of metal framing and a glass case will ultimately increase the pricing of the devices by 50 to 60. But he also mentioned that the use of the material will trim down the harmful impact of metal protecting on the high-frequency transmission efficiency of the internal antenna.
In order to protect the injection-molded structure, the company makes use of sapphire or tempered glass on the groove. But significantly the use of tempered glass on the middle frame and chassis will also raise the cost by 25–35 percent. This will serve as the biggest selling point, therefore, adding to supplier revenue and profitability. The presence of 5G support will significantly boost the company’s smartphone shipment to 85 million units next year better than 75 million iPhone shipments in 2019.
Seems like the next year iPhones just might super exciting, we for one love the boxy looking Apple iPhones.
The Chinese premium smartphone brand OnePlus is all geared up to launch OnePlus 7T in India today. The latest smartphone is the upgraded variant of the OnePlus 7 that the company launched a few months ago in the country. The launch event will be hosted in Delhi where the company will introduce the smartphone for the first time. Interestingly the company will also unveil its OnePlus TV during the launch event.
By launching the Television OnePlus will enter into the smart TV industry for the first time. Both the products of the company have been the talk of the town for the past couple of months as the company has been teasing the smartphone and the Television every now and then across all its social media platforms. Additionally, the company is also expected to launch OnePlus 7T Pro at the same event. The said smartphone is the updated version of OnePlus 7 Pro.
OnePlus 7T and OnePlus TV expected price, availability and how to watch the live stream
OnePlus will unveil OnePlus 7T and OnePlus TV in India at 7 PM today. The company will be holding the launch event in New Delhi later this evening. If you are interested to watch the event live where OneOlus will be introducing its new flagship phone and its first-ever smart TV then you can watch it live here and we have embedded the link below for your convenience.
As for the pricing, OnePlusTV will be competing with Mi TV and Motorola in the same price segment. While OnePlus 7T might carry the price tag somewhere around OnePlus 7 that was introduced in the country at Rs 32,999 for the 6GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage option.
OnePlus 7T, as well as OnePlus TV, will go on sale via e-commerce website Amazon during the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale that is commencing from September 29.
OnePlus 7T expected specifications
Ahead of the launch, OnePlus has officially confirmed that OnePlus 7T will arrive with a 90Hz display that we have already seen in the OnePlus 7 Pro. The company has also teased some of the pictures of the upcoming smartphone that also revealed that this time the device would come with a fresh new design with triple rear cameras placed in a circular module. It will come preinstalled with Android 10 out-of-the-box.
OnePlus 7T is expected to come with a 6.55-inch 2K Super AMOLED display. It will be featuring a triple-camera setup combined with 8-megapixel, 16-megapixel and 12-megapixel sensors on the rear panel. It is suggested to be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC paired with 8GB of RAM along with 128GB of storage. Another one will be available with8GB of RAM with 256GB of internal storage options. It might carry a 3,800mAh battery supported with 30W Warp Charge.
OnePlus TV specifications
The company has been teasing OnePlus TV across its social media platforms as well as on the product page of the Amazon India website. OnePlus TV will come with a 55-inch QLED display supported by Dolby Vision and is promised to receive software updates for a minimum of three years.
In addition to this, the Smart TV will be carrying eight speakers delivering a combined output of 50 W supported by Dolby Atmos and Custom Gama Colour Magic processor. The Television will also come integrated with Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant service.
If you belong to Gen Z or are a millennial, you are most likely to have grown up playing Mario on your Samurai/Nintendo consoles. Mario is one of the most popular game characters of all time and anything to do with him is liked by many. Nintendo, the company behind Mario, has finally brought the Kart racing version of Mario to the handheld smart screen. Yes, the Japanese company has launched Mario Kart Tour on iOS as well as Android devices and it already is available for download.
It has not even been a full 24 hours since the launch and the game has already been downloaded over 5 million times from Android Play Store. This just shows how popular Mario Kart Tour is. India is amongst one of the first countries to get the new game along with other Asian and American regions. Remember you would need to create a Nintendo account, if you already do not have one, after downloading the game to play it. A lot of cool features have been added to the game like you can play with just one hand on any Android or iOS device.
Over that, you get the Frenzy mode here in Mario Kart Tour that will make you invincible on the track to get you to the finish line first without a scratch. You can choose from a variety of Karts and earn badges as you progress through the stages. This progress will also grant you new Karts and gliders that will help you along the way to victory. A ranking system has also come into play where you can earn points and get to the top of the leaderboard. Just keep sharpening your skills on the racetrack and you will see a rise in your rank. The graphics are pretty nice and if you have a mid to high-end smartphone you are less likely to be hit by a lag or glitch in this game.
There are different characters to choose from in Mario Kart Tour, but we all know Mario is what we are going to play with. The game is 128MB in size on Android Play store and about 193MB on iOS. Unlike other Mario Games, Nintendo has kept Mario Kart Tour on a freemium model. Which means you can download and play the game free of cost, just create a Nintendo account. But there are in-game purchases available that start from Rs 160. Check out the launch and gameplay trailer of the game below.
Chinese smartphone brand Vivo recently launched its Vivo Z1x smartphone in India. The handset was launched at a starting price of Rs 16,990 and this makes it a part of the most competitive segment in the Indian smartphone arena. This smartphone takes on the likes of Redmi Note 7 Pro and Realme X.
There are a number of impressive sounding specifications of the Vivo Z1x including its 4,500mAh battery, an AMOLED screen and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 712 processor. The handset also comes with a unique design. We spent a few days with the Vivo Z1x to know how good it really is and here’s our review of the same:
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Vivo Z1x design and display
If you like your smartphone to grab all the attention in the room, you are most likely to get it with the Vivo Z1x. The back panel of the latest offering by Vivo has different shades of the same colour. To describe it in a better manner, we should specify that the lighter shade of purple is in the centre while the darker shade is placed on its either sides. Besides the alternate colours, the back panel also has a pattern beneath its surface that can be seen very evidently. According to the company, it deployed a nanocoating process to get this design in place. The smartphone is available in Fusion Blue and Phantom Purple colours and we got the latter one for review. The colour scheme and the unique pattern on the Vivo Z1x do make it stand out if you compare it to other devices that are available. Apart from this, there is also the gold-coloured Vivo branding on the rear panel, which further adds on to the flashy look.
On flipping over, you will see that the front panel of the handset is dominated by its display that has a coating of Schott Xensation 3D glass and sports a waterdrop notch on the top. The fingerprint scanner on the display is also denoted with a symbol that is very different from the usual one. While typically we get a fingerprint symbol that depicts the fingerprint scanner icon, the one on Vivo Z1x looks more like a globe.
The right edge of the smartphone has volume rocker keys and the power button, while the left edge has the Google Assistant button and the SIM tray sandwiched in it. The top has a secondary microphone, while the bottom houses the speaker, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack and the mic.
We found the device to be compact in its design and one handed usage was not a problem for us. However, we have to admit that there was one thing about the smartphone’s design that could have been better. The device was very slippery and we would really recommend you to put a cover on it to save it from damage in case you drop it. It may not look as beautiful as it does otherwise then, but this is one choice that the users of Vivo Z1x will have to make.
To conclude, we would say that the design of the smartphone will definitely be appealing to those who like flashy-looking devices. However, if you are someone who likes gadgets that sport a design that is simple and elegant, we would recommend you to go for something subtler.
Coming to the 6.38-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,340 pixels) Super AMOLED display of the smartphone, Vivo Z1x’s screen is definitely among the pros of the handset. The display projects bright and vibrant colours that remain consistent at different viewing angles. If you find the default settings too warm or cold for your taste, you can adjust the same in the Settings of the app.
We watched a lot of content on YouTube during our time with the smartphone and it was an enjoyable experience. Even videos that we played at 1080p resolution looked great on the smartphone. However, the sunlight readability of the handset could be better. While we had no problem in performing tasks like checking our Instagram or emails, watching videos and playing games under the sun was not a very good experience. Speaking of the in-display fingerprint scanner, it worked well for us most of the times. It couldn’t recognize our fingerprint when our fingers were moist, but then, that is the case with most other smartphones too, so we can’t really complain.
Vivo Z1x performance and cameras
Before we start talking about the performance of the Vivo Z1x, let’s take a look at its specifications. The device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 SoC clubbed with 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. It runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with FunTouch OS and comes with Multi-Turbo and Ultra Game Mode. The handset sports a triple rear camera setup that includes a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture, an 8MP wide-angle sensor with 120-degree field of view and a 2MP portrait lens with an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP front facing snapper. The device houses a 4,500mAh battery that has the company’s proprietary 22.5W FlashCharge standard.
Coming to the software of the Vivo Z1x, it may take some time for you to get used to it, especially if you have been using a device that has stock Android. The smartphone’s quick settings are not integrated with its notification centre. Instead, one has to swipe up from bottom to access it, just like iOS. One thing that really caught our attention was the sound and brightness bars in the Quick Settings section. They are much bigger than usual and that’s why you will have to scroll down to access some of the options present in the Settings. The software of the device has support for navigation gestures, however, we preferred sticking to the usual navigation buttons. On swiping left on the Home Screen, you would be able to see the rest of the apps on your smartphone. But if you swipe right, you will be taken to Jovi Smart Scene page where you may find some useful shortcuts and tools.
One thing we found very useful was the ability to create a second instance of a compatible app on the home screen. Users also have the option of choosing from various fonts and themes that they can use on the device. To add more privacy to the device, Vivo has added a feature that lets users hide files. Another feature that we really liked was the Dark Mode. It really extends the battery life of the handset, so we preferred using it during our time with the smartphone. However, we must point out that the handset has a considerable amount of bloatware. Besides Google’s suite of apps, there is WebNovel, PhonePe, Paytm, Opera and others. To sum it up, we would say that while most of the features of the software of Vivo Z1x offer a pleasant experience, those who like to use stock Android may not like it instantly.
Finally, let’s talk about the performance of the device. As we mentioned earlier, the handset is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 712 SoC and the chipset proved to be good enough for handling most day to day tasks as well as for multi-tasking. If you are someone who has very heavy usage, the Vivo Z1x will not disappoint you. We often used the smartphone for doing multiple things at once, like gaming or watching videos along with navigation, and the handset took it with ease.
In fact, if you are fond of gaming, you will really like the Vivo Z1x smartphone. We tried a number of games on the device ranging from Alto’s Odyssey to graphic-hungry ones like Asphalt 9: Legends. The experience of playing games was a very pleasant one on the device. We did not encounter any problems whatsoever. Even after an hour of playing Asphalt 9: Legends, the smartphone did not heat up. This indeed is very impressive, especially if you consider the material it is made up of.
Moving to the 4,500mAh powered battery life of the Vivo Z1x, it is another plus of the smartphone. No matter how heavy our usage was, the device always lasted us more than a day. We used it for long phone calls, watching YouTube videos, browsing social media apps, playing games and listening to music, and even then, the smartphone’s battery lasted more than a day for us. When we charged the smartphone from 0-100%, it just took us a little over an hour to do so.
Now, let’s talk about the cameras of the Vivo Z1x. The handset sports a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP primary Sony IMX582 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP depth sensing lens. When we speak of Sony IMX582 sensor that is 48MP in resolution, the pictures taken obviously have to be great. And yes, the lens on the Vivo Z1x did live up to our expectations in most cases. The sensor clicked very good shots that were rich in terms of details and projected accurate colours. However, when we switched the mode to Landscape, some level of details did go down. Some shots were even grainy towards the sides. But then, the AI mode in the camera did improve the quality of such shots. The Bokeh shots that we took using the 2MP depth sensor were mostly good. The Bokeh effect did not look too unnatural and the app did inform us that the lens does the best job when clicking pictures within two meters.
Image taken from the primary camera
While the photos clicked during the day time did impress us in spite of the not-so perfect performance of the 8MP ultra-wide angle lens, the same cannot be said about the night photography. When we tried clicking pictures in lowly lit areas, the images turned out to be grainy in some cases. There was visible level of noise in a number of them. We think that this aspect of the camera could be better, more so because photography has always been a talking point of Vivo smartphones.
Image taken from wide-angle camera
Coming to the 32MP selfie camera of the smartphone, the front portraits that it took turned out to be good. The colours were vibrant and the images were clear. The AI Beauty option is available for the selfie camera, however, it smoothens the skin in the pictures in a very evident way. While it may not be a problem for all, some may like their selfies to look more natural. The selfies with Bokeh effect turned out to be good, too. The selfie camera of the smartphone also comes with support for Facial Unlock. Speaking of it, we should mention that in well-lit conditions, it always unlocked the device instantly. In dimly lit conditions, it did unlock the smartphone each time we tried; however, it did take some more time for it.
Before we conclude, we should mention that the smartphone’s call quality is very high and we encountered no problem while making or receiving calls even in low network areas like basements.
We also ran a few benchmark tests on the device. While it scored 402 and 1504 in Geekbench’s single and multi-core scores, it got 165678 in Antutu.
Verdict
The pluses of the Vivo Z1x overshadow its minuses. The smartphone has a very sturdy build quality, a highly impressive AMOLED display and a very lasting battery. Its facial unlock feature, great gaming experience and the ability to handle heavy multi-tasks are also its plus points. However, a few things could have been better too. Firstly, the design may be liked by some, but then there will be those who will find it too flashy. Secondly, the performance of the cameras was not very consistent. And lastly, the heavily customised software is not something that everyone will like. We should also point out that the device does not come with expandable storage, so those who buy the 64GB storage option may encounter some trouble in the long run. However, at a starting price of Rs 16,990, Vivo Z1x is a much better buy than most other smartphones in the same range. You will be happy to buy it.
For the past couple of weeks, we came across that every other smartphone country is launching phones focusing the youth. The company’s main focus is to lure the customers who are college goes looking for a phone that looks stylish, good specifications as well as light on their pockets. Keeping this in mind today Xiaomi launched Redmi 8A in India. The smartphone has been launched under the budget segment. The phone comes in three colour options Midnight Black, Ocean Blue and Sunset Red in a glossy finish. Apart from that, it comes loaded with a 5000mAh battery for a full day-long battery life. This phone easily competes with Realme C2 and Infinix Hot 8 in the same price segment. So before buying a new handset we suggest you go through our comparison
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Display
Redmi 8A: a 6.22-inch HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio along with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection
Infinix Hot 8: Octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 processor
Rear camera(s)
Redmi 8A: 12 megapixel Sony IMX363 sensor with an aperture of f/1.8
Realme C2: 13MP + 2MP dual rear camera setup
Infinix Hot 8: triple-camera setup with a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, 2-megapixel depth sensor and a low light sensor
Selfie camera
Redmi 8A: 8-megapixel selfie camera
Realme C2: 5MP selfie camera
Infinix Hot 8: 8-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture
RAM and storage
Redmi 8A: 2GB of RAM with 32GB of storage option and 3GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storage
Realme C2: 2GB RAM/16GB storage and 3GB RAM/32GB storage
Infinix Hot 8: 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage
Battery
Redmi 8A: 5000mAH battery
Realme C2: 4,000mAh battery
Infinix Hot 8: 5,000mAh battery
Operating system
Redmi 8A: Android 9 Pie along with MIUI 10 skinned on top
Realme C2: Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0
Infinix Hot 8: Android 9.0 Pie-based on XOS 5.0
Price
Redmi 8A: Rs 6,499
Realme C2: Rs 5,999
Infinix Hot 8: Rs 7,999(limited period pricing of Rs 6,999 valid till October 31st)
Our Take
We see that Infinix Hot 8 takes on both Redmi 8A and Realme C2 in terms of specifications. But if we also consider the pricing which is the most important aspect we think that Realme C2 comes with cheaper pricing as well as good specifications. But is you are not afraid to spend Rs 500 more, then we would recommend you to go for the Infinix Hot 8.
The Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi today launched Redmi 8A under it’s a series. The smartphone comes equipped with Sony’s IMX363 sensor and a large pixel camera. The key highlights include a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support, Aura Wave Grip design, Qualcomm Snapdragon 439. The smartphone is the successor of Redmi 7A which was launched by the company few months ago.
Redmi 8A price and availability
Xiaomi launched Redmi 8A in 2GB of RAM with 32GB of storage option and 3GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storage option. The base variant comes with the price tag of Rs 6,499 whereas the upper variant will be available at Rs 6,999. The company has introduced the device in three colour variants Midnight Black, Ocean Blue and Sunset Red.
The phone will be available for purchase on Flipkart as well as mi.com and will be available through the offline stores soon. The sale of the smartphone will begin from September 29 at 11.59 onwards. While the availability of the smartphone will commence at Mi.com from September 30.
Redmi 8A specifications
Redmi 8A comes with a 6.22-inch HD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio along with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection along with P2i’s nano-coating making the smartphone splash resistant. The device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC processor. The handset runs on Android 9 Pie along with MIUI 10 skinned on top. The device will be offered with 2GB and 3GB of RAM coupled with 32GB of internal storage that can be further expanded through microSD card up to 512GB. The handset comes loaded with a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
In terms of camera capabilities, it comes with a 12 megapixel Sony IMX363 sensor with an aperture of f/1.8 that is capable of delivering photographs with a large pixel size of 1.4μm. On the fronts, it sports an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Both rear, as well as front camera, is capable of taking AI Portrait mode shots.
Anuj Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer, Xiaomi India said, “Redmi A series has been the number one smartphone series for India with Redmi 5A and Redmi 6A leading the market since Q2 2018 to now. Each smartphone in the Redmi A series has redefined entry-level smartphones in India. Redmi 8A is taking the game to the next level with features such as a huge 5000mAh battery, 18W fast charging support, USB Type-C and Sony IMX363 that is usually found in flagship smartphones. We have worked hard in ensuring that Redmi 8A delivers the highest quality with P2i nano-coating, and Gorilla Glass 5 along with the best specs for its honest pricing to all our Mi Fans.”
Just like other smartphone brands, Xiaomi has also announced its annual Diwali with Mi sale. The sale will begin from September 28 and will end on October 4. During Diwali with Mi, the company will be offering various mobile phones on Mi.com. Not only that the sale will also go live across all the leading online platforms such as Big Billion Days on Flipkart and Great Indian Shopping Festival on Amazon also.
During the Diwali with Mi sale, the buyers can stand a chance to win prizes from XIaomi by collecting gold coins as a part of the Diwali Glod rush game. The participants can win coupons worth Rs 2 crore. Xiaomi fans can participate in the Game via the Mi Store app between September 23 to September 28. Apart from that Re 1 Flash sale will also go live on mi.com for 6 days in which two Mi products can be purchased at Re 1 each day.
The Chinese smartphone brand has partnered with HDFC Bank, SBI Bank ICICI Bank and Axis Bank to offer great deals on its products across all the online platforms. Transactions made through HDFC Bank debit and credit card can avail 10 percent instant discounts on mi.com. SBI debit and credit card users can avail of an instant discount of 10 percent on Amazon. 10% instant discount will be offered to ICICI credit card users and Axis Bank debit and credit card users on Flipkart.
Redmi Note 7 Pro 4GB with a 64GB variant will be offered at Rs 11,999 after receiving a discount of Rs 4000 while the 6GB of RAM with 64 GB of storage model can be purchased for Rs 13,999 after getting Rs 3000 off. The high-end variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage can be purchased at Rs 14,999 after Rs 3000 cut off.
Redmi Note 7s series will also be available at a discounted price during the Diwali with Mi sale. The 3GB of RAM with a 32GB storage variant will receive a price cut of Rs 3,000 and can be purchased at Rs 8,999 whereas the 4 GB with 64GB variant will be available at Rs 9,999 after the discount of Rs 4000.
Similarly, the newly launched Redmi K20 series will also be part of the sale in which Redmi K20 6GB with 64GB storage can be purchased at Rs 19,999 after Rs 3000 off while the 6GB with 128GB storage option gets Rs 1000 off and could be purchased at Rs 23,999. Redmi K20 Pro 6GB with 128GB storage model will get a Rs 4000 off and can be purchased at Rs 24,999. After getting Rs 1000 off, the 8GB of RAM with 256GB of internal storage variant can be bought for Rs 30,999.
During the sale, Xiaomi will also be putting up POCO F1, Redmi 7A, Redmi Go and Redmi Y3 at a reduced price.
Marking the occasion, Raghu Reddy, Head of Categories and Online sales, Xiaomi India says, “The Diwali season is extremely special for us and our Mi Fans. It has played a monumental role in our success story, and this year we are pushing our boundaries with even better offers and discounts for all our customers. We have been the leaders for 8 consecutive quarters for smartphones and 5 quarters for Smart TVs and wearables and with these incredible offers for our entire smartphone portfolio, we are hopeful on multiplying the love we have received over the last few years.”
Huawei announced the launch of MediaPad 5 lite in India. The device will be available on the e-commerce website Flipkart from September 29. The device comes with the support for M Pen lite stylus along with a 10.1-inch full-HD display and a massive 7,500mAh battery. Over that, the device comes with Huwaei Histen sound support certified by Harman Kardon audio.
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Huawei MediaPad M5 lite specifications
Huawei MediaPad M5 lite features a 10.1-inch 1080P Full HD IPS screen with 1,920 x1,200 pixels resolution. It comes with the support of ClariVu 5.0 technology, which adjusts the contrast and colour saturation based on an intelligent algorithm. The tablet has the Kirin 659 processor based on Mali T830 GPU with 3GB RAM or4GB RAM options. It offers 32GB or64GB of internal storage that can be expanded via microSD card up to 256GB. MediaPad M5 lite runs on Android 8.0 Oreo software-based on EMUI 8.0. It comes loaded with a huge 7,500mAh battery that is said to charge in less than 2.9 hours by the company.
For photos and videos, Huawei MediaPad M5 lite comes with an 8-megapixel camera on the back panel. While on the front it has an 8-megapixel selfie camera.
MediaPad M5 comes with Histen 5.0 audio enhancement technology engineered by Harmon Kardon offering 3D surround sound. The M Pen lite stylus comes with 2,046 layers of pressure sensitivity and is built with a silver-grey metal finish that gives a smooth hand-like feel. The tablet also includes eye control modes like optimal distance reminder, Posture guidance along with Light Adjustment, Blur Ray Filter and usage time control
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, LTE, Bluetooth v4.2, et al.
Huawei MediaPad M5 lite Pricing and availability
The company launched the Huawei MediaPad M5 lite with 3GB of RAM along with 32GB of internal storage model. The tablet comes in a single Champagne Gold colour variant. The tablet comes with a price tag of Rs 21,990 and will begin selling from September 29 on Flipkart during Big Billion Days sale.
To establish itself into the premium smartphone brands list the Chinese smartphone company Oppo recently launched Oppo Reno 2 in India. The Smartphone is an upgrade to Oppo Reno 10X Zoom, which was launched by the company a few months back in the country. Although Reno 2 comes with a similar design concept as its predecessor, same shark fin-shaped pop-up selfie camera, but this time it offers 20x Zoom as an upgrade. Apart from that it now comes with a quad-camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor. The company launched the device with a price tag of Rs 36,990. Take a look at our review to know if it is really got premium features to offer at this price point.
Design and Display
If we talk about the design of the Oppo Reno 2 it looks like a carbon copy of the Reno 10x Zoom, which was launched by the company a few months ago. The company came with the same concept, particularly with the design. It comes with an arched back panel with Gorilla Glass 5 for the protection that gives it a seamless and smooth finish without any sharp edges or camera bump which has been placed beneath the glass cover. This makes it looks absolutely stunning and brings great show-off value.
The company has launched the smartphone in two attractive colours options, Luminous Black and Ocean Black. For the review, we got our hands on a sparkling and polished Ocean Black colour option that shows different shades of the night when moved around, which is one of our favourite aspects of the phone. There is a blue strip in deep shade in the centre on which Oppo’s branding has been stamped on the rear panel along with an O dot that saves the camera setup from inadvertent scratches. This time Oppo has gone with the glossy finish instead of a matte finish, which we already saw on the Reno 10x Zoom. The shiny back grabs hold of fingerprints easily.
When we say Oppo Reno 2, it seemed like a carbon copy of its predecessor. And to an extent it really is. Like it has come with a similar design concept on the front also. It comes with a shark fin-shaped elevating camera, which we have seen on the Reno 10x Zoom that works efficiently and quickly despite the fact that it also has a Face Unlock feature that too works well.
Reno 2 Camera
On the right side, you can find the power button with a hint of sparkling green colour. While on the left there is the volume rocker key. Here we would like to mention despite having such a large body the buttons placements are very accurate. Even if you have small hands you can easily reach out to them with one hand. On the bottom, there is a 3.5mm headphone jack, Type-C port and a speaker grille. The phone is heavier as it is all made of glass. At times we found the phone too smooth to hold in our hands and we felt it might slide out.
Oppo Reno 2 comes with a 6.55-inch AMOLED Panoramic notch-less display with 20:9 aspect ratio. The display screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 6 and the screen offers 93.1 per cent screen to body ratio. This means there is no notch or extra bezel hindrance. It offers a bright display and you would not face any difficulty viewing the phone from any angle and in any light condition.
Even while using the phone outdoor under the bright sunlight its presentation was up to the mark. Viewing a movie on the Oppo Reno 2 was simply a treat to our eyes as the colour blossomed on it. It comes integrated with Widevine L1 standard that means you can watch your favourite shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hotstar as well. While steaming the content in a dark environment it doesn’t strain your eyes as there are a number of features such as Eye Care mode, DC-Dimming and Night Shield that save our eyes from harmful bright lights.
Performance and Cameras
What makes it less powerful is its Snapdragon 730G SoC octa-core processor based on the 8nm process along with Adreno 618 GPU while its forerunner Reno 10x Zoom came with the 855 SoC under the hood. It offers 8GB of RAM paired with 256GB internal storage that is non-expandable. However, during our review, we did not face any lag or deceleration. The performance was smooth even on extensive use.
It runs on Android 9.0 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.1. Despite this, it comes with all the Stock Android features along with a few customisations with regards to gestures. The device does come with bloatware, nonetheless, these can be easily uninstalled.
Watching a movie and listening to your favourite music on the Oppo Reno 2 was also a fairly good experience. The phone delivered a fine and clear resonance. Like we said earlier also, there is a motorized fin-shaped camera that worked fine when it comes to face unlock feature. We choose to go for the in-display fingerprint sensor as it was much faster to unlock the device than using the face unlock feature, which elevates the camera every and it uses extra battery each time.
To give it life Reno 2 houses a 4,000mAh battery, which offers full-day battery life even after nominal use. But if you are a movie buff and love streaming video content on Netflix or else on Prime video, playing games, streaming music, a social media addict then at the end of the day you need to put it on a charge. The best part is, it comes with 20W charge VOOC 3.2 fast charger that charges the phone to a 100%in less than an hour.
The biggest selling point of the Oppo Reno 2 is its quad-camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor that is supported by optical image stabilization (OIS) and electronic image stabilisation (EIS). Assisted by, a 13-megapixel telephoto lens, an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera and a 2-megapixel macro lens.
Furthermore, it offers a 5x hybrid zoom and 20x digital zoom. The 5x hybrid zoom pictures were detailed, steady and blur-free delivering impressive shots. The brightness, contrast and colours all were just accurate. While reviewing the camera capabilities we did not stumble on colour bleeding. If shots were captured during well-lit circumstances it delivered accurate and detailed pictures that only very expensive phones would offer.
Even macro shots, as well as wide-angle shots, were pretty remarkable. The wide-angle camera lens doubles up as a macro lens, too. In the Portrait Mode it comes with AI beauty mode that softens and brightens the skin under dark environments, large aperture Bokeh option lets you adjust the level of blur before taking the shots. HDR Portrait and monochrome portrait shots are there as well.
As it was being advertised to click the best low light pictures, we also put it to test and were amazed to see the results. It worked well enough for low light situations. In terms of videos also it has so much to offer such as slo-mo, time-lapse, expert mode to name a few. You can also shoot videos in low light situations with a dedicated night mode option available on the device.
The elevating shark fin-shaped selfie camera is the best part on the Reno 2 smartphone. Firstly, it is hidden inside the phone to offer a full display screen experience, secondly it so different from the other motorized pop-up selfie cameras that are being offered in the market on other devices. Then it comes with a great bokeh effect, even the videos offer bokeh effect also.
Verdict
In the end, we would say there are a number of companies that are dominating the market that offer premium smartphones with high asking price, but the fact is not everybody is rich enough to own such smartphones. If you also desire to have a premium-looking device and love photography without burning a hole in your pocket then you can definitely go for Oppo Reno 2.
It is a good looking smartphone with a fancy motorised selfie camera, gleaming display, not so powerful but a good chipset and above all the 48-megapixel quad camera set up that fulfils all your photo demands.
Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi is all set to launch its new smartphone in India today. The company will be launching Redmi 8A today under the budget segment targeting the youth. The upcoming smartphone has been doing the rounds on the internet for the past few weeks as it has been teased by Xiaomi across its social media platforms. Recently the smartphone was also spotted on the Chinese regulatory TENAA. Redmi 8A is the upgraded variant of the Redmi 7A, which the company had launched few months ago.
The Redmi 8A also got listed on the e-commerce website Flipkart, which only revealed few specifications of the smartphone. Read on to know more about the budget smartphone, its specifications and also how to watch the event live.
Redmi 8A expected pricing and how to watch the live stream
Xiaomi will be unveiling the Redmi 8A in India today at 12 noon IST. Those who are interested to watch the event live can watch it on the Xiaomi India YouTube channel. The event will also be live-streamed on the company’s website as well as on the microsite on Flipkart. The company has not revealed the pricing of the device. As you know that it is the upgraded version of the Redmi 7A so the pricing will also be similar to its predecessor. Redmi 7A was launched with a price tag of Rs 5,999 for the 2GB of RAM with 16GB of storage.
Redmi 8A specifications
Recently Xiaomi India Chief Manu Kumar Jain shared a tear of Redmi 8A, which revealed that the phone will come with USB Type-C port. The Flipkart’s listing reveals that the handset will be sporting a waterdrop notch display along with slim bezels and a thick chin. It will be housing a battery capacity of 5,000mAh along with fast charging support. The microsite revealed that Redmi 8A will carry the “Aura wave grip” design for “great hand feels”.
As we mentioned earlier the smartphone also appeared on TENAA. The smartphone is expected to arrive with a 6.217-inch HD+ (720×1,520 pixels) TFT display. As per the listing it will be powered by an octa-core SoC paired with 4GB of RAM along with 64GB of storage.
For the optics, it is expected to come with a dual-camera set up with a 12-megapixel main sensor and an 8-megapixel selfie camera on the front placed inside the waterdrop notch. The device measures 156.3×75.4×9.4mm and weigh 190 grams.
The South Korean electronics brand, Samsung, launched four new AKG Headphones in India. The company launched Y100, Y500, N200 and N700NC M2 wireless headphones and earphones in the country. The Samsung owned AKG headphones are priced between Rs 6,699 and Rs 26,999. All the models can be purchased via Samsung e-store, exclusive outlets and other top retailers.
“With our undaunted commitment to offer the best to our customers, we are pleased to launch the AKG brand of award-winning, premium headphones in India. AKG has a 72-year old legacy in sound engineering and rich heritage in design. At Samsung, we are extremely proud to bring this new exciting lineup of headphones. These products embody Samsung’s “DoWhatYouCan’t” philosophy by offering immersive music experience to consumers exactly as the artist intended. We are sure that AKG headphones will be a delight to our consumers,” said Aditya Babbar, Director, Mobile Business, Samsung India.
The new AKG N200 earphones come with tangle-free fabric cable with Apt-x technology and AAC codec support that delivers outstanding audio quality. It comes with a battery life of up to 8 hours along with fast charging support. It offers up to one hour of playback time with 10 minutes of charging.
On the other hand, an AKG N700NC M2 headphone comes with up to date Adaptive Noise Cancelling technology along with sleek and elegant design. The company claims that the headphones deliver warm bass response and unmatched clarity. The AKG headphones app allows the user to control the headphones to adjust the equaliser as well as the noise cancellation frequency. It offers up to 23 hours of playback along with noise cancellation feature and Bluetooth connectivity. It comes with a foldable design along with a carrying case for travelling purposes.
AKG Y500 on-ear wireless headphones deliver up to 33 hours of playback time. The headphones come in 5 colour options. The play pause automation feature pauses the music automatically when the user takes off the headphones and turns on when the device is put back on. It comes with a multi-point connectivity option that ensures better connectivity hence allowing the user to connect two devices via Bluetooth simultaneously. The headphones also have an Ambient Aware Mode which allows to let in surrounding ambient sound.
AKG Y100 earphones come in a neckband type design that is light and durable. It also comes with the Ambient Aware Mode so that the user doesn’t miss any important announcements while travelling or any interesting conversation.
Price and Availability
Samsung has launched the AKG Y100 earphones with a price tag of Rs 6,999 while the AKG N200 earphones and AKG Y500 on-ear headphones both are priced at Rs 9,999. The AKG N700NC M2 headphones will be available at Rs 26,999. As said, all the models can be purchased via Samsung E-store, exclusive outlets as well as on all the leading retailers in India. The devices will also be available soon via online platforms also.
Today Vivo launched its first smartphone under its new U series in India. The smartphone is available in three storage variants at an affordable price point. The key specs include a 5,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 665 processor and triple camera setup. Under Rs 10000 price segment it perfectly competes with Motorola’s Moto E6S smartphone which was also introduced in the country few weeks ago. If, you are planning to buy an affordable smartphone then you must take a look at our comparison before buying one.
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Display
Vivo U10: 6.35-inch HD+ display along with a waterdrop-style notch on top.
Moto E6S: 6.1-inch u-notch, HD+ (1,560×720 pixels) Max Vision IPS display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Processor
Vivo U10: octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC
Moto E6S: MediaTek Helio P22 SoC processor
Rear camera(s)
Vivo U10: Triple rear camera set up that includes a 13-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel sensor with a super-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel camera
Moto E6S: Dual rear cameras with a 13-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and a 2-megapixel camera with a depth sensor
Selfie camera
Vivo U10: 8-megapixel selfie camera
Moto E6S: 8-megapixel selfie camera along with an f/2.0 aperture
RAM and storage
Vivo U10: 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage, 3GB with 64GB of internal storage and 4GB with 64GB
Vivo U10 comes with an asking price of Rs 8,999 and Moto E6S is a bit cheaper that comes at Rs 7,999. But considering the RAM and storage at this price point, Vivo offers 3GB with 32GB of storage whereas Moto comes with 4GB with 64GB of storage. But if you are looking for a phone with a good battery life then you can go for Vivo U10 as it comes loaded with 5000mAh battery whereas Moto E6s offers a 3000mAh battery. Apart from that Moto has dual rear cameras whereas Vivo comes equipped with triple rear cameras.
Chinese smartphone company today announced the launch of Realme X2 in its home market. After being teased for a couple of weeks the company unveiled the upgraded variant of Realme XT which was launched in India few weeks ago. The key specifications include Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SoC, quad-camera set up with a 64-megapixel main sensor along with a Full-HD+ Super AMOLED display. Additionally, the smartphone also includes VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology.
Realme X2 price (expected in India)
The company launched Realme X2 in two storage variants 6GB of RAM with 64GB storage at CNY 1,599 that translates to Rs 15,900 and 8GB of RAM with 128GB storage have been launched at CNY 1,899 that translates to Rs 18,900. In China, Realme launched the device in two colour options- Pearl Blue and Pearl White. Both the variants of the smartphone have now been put to pre-order. In addition to this those who book the latest device between September 24 and September 26 on Realme’s website can avail a discount of CNY 100 that translates to Rs 1000.
If we go by the specifications Realme X2 is the upgraded version of the Realme XT which was first introduced in India a few weeks back. At the launch event, the company also promised to launch another variant of the smartphone that will be called Realme XT 730G sometime in December. So we can expect that the one which launched in China today will make its way to India in December.
Realme X2 specifications
Realme X2 comes with a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) Super AMOLED display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It offers a 91.9 percent screen-to-body ratio along with a waterdrop-style notch on the display that also includes an in-display fingerprint sensor protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The smartphone runs on Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6 on top. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SoC along with 6GB and 8GB LPDDR4X RAM options. It offers 64GB and 128GBof internal storage that can be expanded via microSD card.
Realme X2 comes with a quad-camera setup on the rear panel. The setup includes a Samsung GW1 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture lens. Assisted by an 8-megapixel secondary sensor with wide-angle (119-degree) f/2.25 lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel sensor for 4cm macro shots. On the front, it features a 32-megapixel selfie camera.
For connectivity it includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors on the phone include an accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, magnetometer, and a proximity sensor. Realme X2 comes with a 4,000mAh battery that supports 30W VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology.
Skullcandy announced the launch of its latest Truly wireless earbuds in India. The company has introduced Skullcandy Sesh Bluetooth earbuds in the country at an affordable price point. The company claims that these are the simplest yet most compact true wireless earbuds to date being offered by them.
Commenting on the global and India launch, Amlan Bhattacharjya, CEO, Brand Eyes, Distributors of Skullcandy in India, said, “Sesh is designed and built as the reliable, packed with features you need, truly wireless earbuds. Sesh’s sturdy design, trendy looks, and affordable pricing makes it the perfect fit for the young Indian consumer.
Skullcandy Sesh Truly wireless earbuds pricing and availability
Skullcandy launched the new earbuds in three colour – variants Indigo, Deep Red and Fearless Black. Skullcandy Sesh earbuds will be available for purchase with a price tag of Rs 5999. Buyers can purchase the wireless earbuds through Skulcandy’s official website as well as via select retailers.
Skullcandy Sesh Truly wireless earbuds specifications and features
The company says, “Sesh is designed to deliver a high-quality experience with essential features for those interested in making the jump to a truly wireless experience. An uncomplicated single-button interface offers quick access to a full suite of media controls for music, microphone, calls, and your device’s assistant.”
The wireless earbuds are capable of taking calls, can also be used to increase or decrease the volume or change music tracks and with one finger it activates the digital assistant. The company gives three additional silicone gels in different sizes for comfort, therefore, providing noise isolation.
It offers 3 hours of playtime in each earbud along with 7 additional hours in the included charging case for a total of 10 hours between plug-Ins. Apart from that, the company promises to replace the earbud if either of them gets damaged or lost at a discount.
The device comes with an IP55 rating, therefore, making it resistant to sweat, water and dust as well making it perfect daily activities, indoors or out.
The Chinese smartphone Brand Xiaomi is all set to launch its next Mi Mix series phone on September 24. Tomorrow it will be unveiling Mi Mix Alpha in China. The company has been teasing its Mi Mix series flagship for the past couple of weeks. The company shared a teaser in which the upcoming smartphone is seen flaunting a dramatically-curved display offering a 100 per cent screen to body ratio. The Company’s Chief Lei Jun recently confirmed that the handset is not a foldable device hence first to come with such a display screen.
Now the company has confirmed that the Mi Mix Alpha will arrive with a 100-megapixel camera sensor supporting 8x zoom. Additionally, the Xiaomi also confirmed to have used high-quality materials offering a premium build quality along with a 5G support.
Xiaomi took to Weibo sharing a teaser that signifies Mi Mix Alpha will come equipped with a 100-megapixel camera. Separately it also shared a few images revealing the camera capabilities of its upcoming smartphone. The shared captures images confirm that the camera will be offering 12,032 x 9,024 of a resolution confirming the presence of 108-megapixel sensor also pointing out that the phone employs the Samsung’s ISOCELL Bright HMX 108-megapixel camera sensor. The post also confirmed that the phone camera will be supporting 8x zoom.
In another post-Xiaomi on Weibo confirmed that to attain the premium build the company has used Titanium and oxides of Silicon and Aluminium to manufacture Mi Mix Alpha body.
Xiaomi will be hosting a launch event tomorrow in China to unveil Mi Mix Alfa. It is also expected to launch Mi 9 Pro 5G smartphone at the same event. In a post-Xaiomi revealed that the smartphone has an ability to produce 103.8 per cent of the NTSC colour gamut. The display has been certified by the China Institute of Metrology for colour standard and it will be offering automatic color management system which will be used to adjust the colours based on the ambient lighting conditions or while reading, watching multimedia content, or gaming.
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo today launched its first smartphone under its new U series in India. The company launched Vivo U10 in the country. The newly launched smartphone will be an online exclusive and will be sold via Amazon India website. As per the company, U series stands for Youth. It has 89 percent of screen to body ratio. The key highlights include a 5000 mAh battery along with Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC along with triple rear cameras.
Vivo U10 pricing and availability
Vivo launched the smartphone in the budget segment. The phone will be available in two colour options Electric Blue and Thunder Black. The company has launched the in 3 storage variants 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage at Rs 8,990 3GB with 64GB of internal storage at Rs 9990 and lastly 4GB with 64GB of storage 10,990.
The newly launched smartphone will be available for purchase via e-commerce platform Amazon and Vivo India E-store starting from September 29 at 12 noon IST.
For the launch offers the company will be offering 10 percent instant cashback for buyers using SBI debit and credit card along with no-cost EMI offer up to 6 months. On the purchase of the smartphone, the Jio subscriber can avail benefits up to Rs 6000.
Vivo U10 specifications
Vivo U10 comes with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC processor along with Adreno 610 GPU. The smartphone sports a 6.35-inch HD+ display along with a waterdrop-style notch on top. The device comes with up to 4GB of RAM along with up to 64GB of onboard storage options. The storage can be expanded via a microSD card up to 256GB.
On the part of the camera, Vivo U10 features a triple rear camera set up that includes a 13-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel sensor with a super-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel sensor camera supporting portrait as well as bokeh modes.
The phone comes loaded with a 5000mAh battery with an 18W fast charging support. The company claims that it will offer 12 hours of YouTube, 15 hours of Facebook and 7 Hours of PUBG experience.
Samsung Galaxy A series is getting bigger. The South Korean Electronics giant launched Galaxy A20s internationally. The latest smartphone by the company is an upgraded version of the Galaxy A20 similar to the Galaxy A50s and Galaxy A30s which were launched by the company earlier this month. Initially, the smartphone will go on sale first in South-East Asian countries such as Malaysia and the Philippines. The key highlights include 6.5-inch Infinity-V display, triple rear cameras along with an octa-core chipset. Read on to know more about the all-new Galaxy A20s, expected pricing and specification details.
Samsung Galaxy A20s expected price
As we mentioned earlier Samsung Galaxy A20s has been introduced in the South-East Asian countries such as Malaysia and the Philippines. The smartphone has been launched in a single 3GB RAM along with 32GB of internal storage option. It will be available in 4 distinct colour options – black, blue, green, and red. Galaxy A20s will first go on sale in the Malaysian market. In the country, it has been priced at RM 699 that translates to Rs 12,000. However, until now, the company has not disclosed the pricing as well as its availability in India.
Samsung Galaxy A20s specifications
Galaxy A20s features a 6.5-inch HD+ (720×1560 pixels) Infinity-V display. The phone runs on Android 9 Pie, with One UI on top. The Galaxy A20s is powered by an octa-core SoC clocked at 1.8GHz combined with 3GB of RAM. The phone comes in sole 32GB internal storage which can be expanded via microSD card up to 512GB.
In the camera department, Samsung Galaxy A20s comes with a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 13-megapixel main camera with f/1.8 aperture lens with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera lens with an f/2.2 aperture offering a 120-degree field of view along with a 5-megapixel depth camera with f/2.2 aperture. For the selfies, it has an 8-megapixel camera with an f/2.0 aperture on the front.
Galaxy A20s offers face unlock feature along with a rear fingerprint sensor on the back panel. For connectivity, there is 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, GPS, Glonass, Beidou, and Galileo. The phone packs a 4000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support.
