OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R will launch in India on January 23.
The company will be hosting the launch event in New Delhi at Pragati Maidan.
OnePlus 12R is all set up to debut in India next week. Over the past few weeks, information on the device has already appeared on the internet, including its specs. The colour options have also leaked on the web ahead of the official announcement in India and globally. Days before the device’s launch in India the company has now revealed its design.OnePlus 12R is scheduled to launch in India and the global market on January 23 alongside OnePlus 12. The device is a gaming-centric phone that will succeed the OnePlus 11R. Information regarding processors, battery, cameras, and displays has already surfaced on the web. Now the company has officially revealed the design of the OnePlus 12R weeks ahead of its official reveal. The firm has released the first image of the OnePlus 12R.Also Read:Itel 70 price in India tipped, colour options, storage and moreThe device has been teased in two colour options Cool Blue and Iron Gray. The Cool Blue has a glossy finish with a light, fresh appearance, while Iron Gray has a matte feel to give a sophisticated and strong feeling. The device features a similar colourred matte metal frame giving a more premium feel. OnePlus 12R has the iconic OnePlus Alert Slider located in its new home on the left of the phone.While revealing the design the company said, “This change allowed OnePlus to introduce a new integrated antenna system which unleashes enhanced performance during online gaming sessions, making OnePlus 12R the perfect place to play.”Also Read:Smart ways to earn from YouTube, a guide for creators and Artists: New Features unlockedBefore the final reveal, the OnePlus 12R price was also leaked. According to a tipster the OnePlus 12R is likely to be priced between 40,000 and Rs 42,000. He also revealed that the upcoming gaming phone by OnePlus will be featured in two colour options of Blue and Black.The price of the OnePlus 12 is also tipped to fall between the Rs 58,000 and Rs 60,000 price range. It is said to come in Green and Black colourways. The flagship phone is speculated to be available with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
The device is likely to come in 128GB and 25GB storage options.
The leaked images suggest four colour options for the smartphone.
The Chinese smartphone firm Itel is going to soon launch a new budget smartphone in India. Reportedly the company is expected to introduce Itel 70. Leaks and reports regarding the smartphone’s specs, pricing and design have already surfaced on the web even before any official announcement. The smartphone is likely to come in two variants priced under 8K. Leaks also suggest that the upcoming phone will be available in four colourways. It is expected to have a big camera notch on the display. The handset will succeed Itel 60.Also Read:OnePlus 12R officially revealed design and colour options for OnePlus 12R, price in India tippedAccording to the report Itel 70 is expected to come in either 128GB or 256GB storage option with 12GB of RAM. The 256GB storage option is said to be priced under Rs 8,000. The report further suggests that the upcoming phone will also get the feature to virtually expand the RAM by 4GB using unused internal storage.The report has further revealed a few renders of Itel 70 suggesting both 128GB and 25GB storage options. The smartphone’s display has noticeable bezels on the sides as well as on the chin area. Also, there is a big notch that plays house to a selfie camera and an LED flash. The SIM tray can be seen positioned at the left side of the frame which indicates that the volume rocker and power button are placed on either side.Also Read:Samsung Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A15 5G smartphones now available in IndiaMoreover, the phone is being showcased in four colour choices- green, light blue, blue, and yellow.Note that Itel 70 will be a successor to Itel 60 which was launched earlier this year. The phone runs on Android 11 Go Edition. It features a 6.60-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1612 x 720 pixels. The screen has a pixel density of 267 ppi and an aspect ratio of 20:9.Itel 60 also includes a dual rear camera setup consisting of an 8-megapixel sensor and a VGA camera. There is a 5-megapixel front-facing camera given for selfies and video calling. The handset is backed by a 5,000mAh battery.
Garena Free Fire is a battle royale game with regular awards and tournaments to keep players interested. If you play Garena Free Fire, you should be aware of the redeem codes that are released on a daily basis. However, because the battle royale game is banned in India, players from other countries can use the Free Fire Redeem codes daily. If you’re unfamiliar with the Garena Free Fire redeem codes or don’t know how to get them, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide to help you redeem them. Check out Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for 27 December 2023.The Free Fire redeem codes are a great way to get free stuff. These are 12-digit codes that contain alphabets and numbers, as well as an expiration date and time. Because the Garena FF redeem codes cannot be used more than once, you should hurry to the redemption page to claim your free reward before someone else does. To get a free reward, all you have to do is go to reward.ff.garena.com/en, which is the official redemption page. Also, keep an eye on this space for daily updates on Garena Free Fire redemption codes and rewards.Also Read:Samsung Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A15 5G smartphones now available in India
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Samsung Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A15 5G come with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera.
Both smartphones feature a triple rear camera setup.
The devices are backed by a 5,000mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A15 5G have made their debut in India today. Both of the smartphones share a lot of similarities. They both feature a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup. They come equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and an AMOLED screen. As per the company, Galaxy A25 5G is powered by an Exynos 1280 SoC but has not specified the processor on which Galaxy A15 runs on. Additionally, the device operates on Android 13.
Samsung Galaxy A25 5GSamsung Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A15 5G are highlighted with a 6.5-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED screen with 1,080×2,408 pixels of resolution. The screen on the A25 supports a refresh rate of 120Hz and 1,00 nits of peak brightness. On the other hand, the A15 5G’s display comes with a 90Hz refresh rate and 800 nits of peak brightness. The phones run on One UI 5 on top of Android 13. The company is said to provide up to 4 years of software upgrades and five years of security fixes.Also Read:Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes Today 27 December 2023: Here is how to claim themThe Samsung Galaxy A25 5G has an octa-core Exynos 1280 SoC with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. Whereas the Galaxy A15 5G is powered by an unnamed octa-core chipset with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.As mentioned earlier, the new A-series smartphone features a triple rear camera setup led by a 50-megapixel primary camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS). Other sensors on the A25 include an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel sensor. On the other hand, the A15 5G includes a 5-megapixel secondary sensor and a 2-megapixel lens. Also, the handsets are highlighted with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calling.Galaxy A15 5GMoreover, both Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A15 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. In terms of connectivity, there is 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port for charging. The sensors on both phones include accelerometers, a gyro sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, a light sensor, a virtual proximity sensor and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, Galaxy A15 5G price in India, availability
The Samsung Galaxy A25 5G has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 26,999. It is available in Blue, Blue Black, and Yellow colour options. On the contrary, the price of the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is set at Rs 19,499. The phone comes in Blue Black, Blue and Light Blue colour options.The introductory offer includes a Rs 3,000 discount for customers using SBI cards to purchase the handsets.
2023 may be about to end but smartphone releases keep rolling! You wouldn’t expect a flagship smartphone to drop in December but iQOO has made it somewhat of a tradition to keep the best for the last. Launched earlier this month, the iQOO 12 is the first smartphone in India to be powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC – a chipset we’ll be seeing a lot next year. iQOO has gained a reputation for being a ‘gamer’ brand, but with this new release, it sets out to prove that its flagship can do it all. The cherry on top of this ever-so-delicious cake is that the smartphone is priced at Rs 52,999, making it one of the most affordable flagships on the market. But does it have what it takes to go up against your Samsungs and your OnePluses? Let’s find out in our comprehensive review of the iQOO 12.Read Also:Fixed: the Disk Structure is Corrupted and Unreadable [2024]
iQOO 12 5G review: Design and Display
iQOO 12’s retail box packs the following contents:
Smartphone (We got the Legend (White) variant of the iQOO 12 for this review).
Clear plastic case.
USB Type-C to Type-C charging cable.
120W power adapter (can power a laptop).
SIM ejector tool.
Quick Start Guide.
Warranty card.
BMW/iQOO promotional card.
iQOO 12 is certainly the brand’s best-looking flagship smartphone yet. The long BMW stripes spanning the length of the back panel are now reduced to a small logo. This is a welcome change for someone who wasn’t a big fan of the gaudy branding. The ‘enamelled’ glass used for this back panel has a glossy texture, which is a bit slippery but thankfully does not register a lot of smudges or fingerprints.The highlight of the back panel is the massive camera module. A silver metallic ring runs around this ‘rounded square’ module giving off a premium look. The black finish on the camera bump goes pretty well with the white colour of the back panel. It reminds us of Xiaomi 13 Pro which was released earlier this year. We’ll take a closer look at the camera specs and performance later in the review.Another design choice that paid off on the iQOO 12 is the flat metallic frame. A curved frame would have offered a better grip, but the flat sides massively elevate its in-hand feel. The glossy silver finish complements the ring around the camera module and adds to the ‘premium’ factor. The left edge of the frame houses the volume rocker keys and the power button. The SIM tray, primary microphone, USB Type-C port, and primary speaker grille can be found at the bottom edge. Up top lies a secondary speaker and microphone along with an IR blaster.The 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a refresh rate of 144Hz and can reach a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. Using the smartphone under direct sunlight presents no complications, as the display is bright enough to be perfectly legible. The ‘Smart Switch’ option in display settings, alters the refresh rate of the screen according to your usage. It can drop down to 1Hz when the phone is on standby.Watching content on the iQOO 12 is a wonderful experience. The smartphone offers Wideline L1 DRM and HDR10+ support and can play HD content across all major OTT platforms. The images produced on the screen pack a lot of details and feature rich colours. You can turn on the ‘Visual enhancement’ option from settings to boost the contrast and vividness of the display. You can choose to apply this effect for specific apps as well. The ‘MEMC and Super Resolution’ option increases the frame rate and resolution of some dynamic pictures, leading to smoother visual effects. The dual speaker arrangement is loud, but the sound quality could be a bit ‘fuller’.While the hardware and material used on the iQOO 12 is impressive, the lack of IP67 dust and water resistance is a bit of a letdown. We have come to expect this standard on all flagships, so this smartphone’s IP64 rating falls a little short. Nevertheless, it is good enough to guard the phone against light rainfall and minor water splashes.Read Also:Best Phones for Online Games in India
iQOO 12 5G review: Performance and Cameras
As mentioned earlier, iQOO 12 is the first smartphone in India with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. This chipset is paired with iQOO’s Supercomputing Chip Q2 to boost the smartphone’s performance. There are two RAM and storage variants on offer – 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB. We used the latter unit for this review.Before we move on to the gaming performance, let’s take a look at how the iQOO 12 handled basic tasks during the review period. Our daily usage comprised using the phone for instant messaging, calling, emailing, shooting pictures and videos, playing media, gaming, and GPS navigation. Even with a dozen apps running in the background, the iQOO 12 did not miss a single beat. All the tasks were handled expertly and the phone kept up the pace with ease. Even in multi-window mode, we were able to watch YouTube in one panel while shooting tweets on the other. The new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 certainly feels a step ahead of its previous iteration. On Geekench 6, the iQOO 12 garnered a single-core score of 2,218 points and a multi-core score of 6,696 points.An exemplary gaming performance is the cornerstone of every iQOO flagship, and the iQOO 12 is no different. The Supercomputing Chip Q1 pulls its weight in this department, supporting up to 144fps interpolation. We played Call of Duty Mobile and Genshin Impact in their highest graphic settings and did not experience any unwanted stutters or lags. What really impressed us was the thermal management brought about by the 6K Vapour Chamber which is 40% larger in size compared to the previous model. After gaming for an hour, the smartphone only got slightly warmer. Testing the device in the winter works in its favour, but given our experience with iQOO’s previous smartphones, this performance will be replicated in warmer temperatures as well.While we aren’t the biggest fans of Funtouch OS, its latest iteration does bridge some of its flaws. Apart from a few third-party apps, there isn’t much bloatware on the device. The notorious ‘Hot apps’ folders are not present on iQOO’s flagship offering. The V-Appstore is still there and routinely sends notifications that are best described as spam. Another thing we dislike about Funtouch OS is the ‘Global search’ feature which gets triggered whenever you swipe down on the home screen. Ideally, you want this gesture to bring up the notification shade.What we like about the Funtouch 14 OS is its dynamic effects package. You can use it to add personalised animations and effects for charging, fingering recognition, home screen transitions, and more. The ‘Background Stream’ feature lets you play YouTube videos in the background. This means that even if you don’t have a YouTube Premium subscription, you can play videos and songs with your phone’s screen locked. Pretty neat. You can also use this feature while gaming as well.After a day of moderate to heavy usage, we were left with a 15-20% charge on the iQOO 12. The 5,000 mAh battery can be charged with the 120W power adapter provided in the box. It took the smartphone just under 30 minutes to fully charge. There’s no wireless charging, which isn’t a dealbreaker given the fast wired charging speeds.The iQOO 12 also gets some key upgrades to its camera arrangement. Like a complete flagship, the iQOO 12 offers a versatile camera performance under different lighting conditions, breaking the stereotype that comes with most gaming smartphones. The rear camera setup consists of a 50MP primary shooter with a 1/1.3-inch sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with OIS.The main sensor takes punchy, sharp images in bright daylight conditions. The images are well-detailed and colour-rich. You can choose from three colour modes on the Camera app – Vivid, Textured, and Natural. We stuck to the default Vivid mode as it produced the best results with colours that truly ‘popped’. The dynamic range offered by the primary camera in this mode was amazing. At no point did we feel that the images were overprocessed or we would have switched to the Natural mode. Our only minor complaint is that the sky felt a little underexposed in some of the images.1x vs 10x vs 100xPortrait ModeThe 64MP periscope telephoto lens on the smartphone is one of its biggest highlights. The 3x optical zoom on this camera produces amazing results. The images are well-composed and do not lose any detail. We found ourselves using this camera a lot during the review, something we can’t say about iQOO 12’s direct rivals. There is minimal loss of detail even with 10x zoom. After that, the image quality takes a hit. Even though the image processor does a good job of resolving the image and getting rid of the noise, the final results feel a bit artificial.Indoor ShotUltrawide ShotWithout Night Mode vs Night ModeImages taken with the 50MP ultrawide camera are on the softer side and do not replicate the colour richness of the primary sensor. It does pack a good amount of details but the results are a hit or miss. In low light conditions, this camera did not match up to the standard. The main camera, on the other hand, produced stellar results even in the nighttime. The Night Mode on the camera app did a great job of lighting up the subject and producing accurate colours.The 16MP selfie camera is the same unit as the one found on the previous iteration of the smartphone. It does a decent job of taking selfies and does not overcorrect the skin tones, which we like. The camera app offers a bunch of effects, filters, and shades to play around with while using the selfie camera. The only letdown is that this camera cannot record 4K videos. The maximum resolution has been capped at 1080p @ 30fps. In comparison, the primary rear camera can record 8K videos @ 30fps and 4K videos @ 30/60fps.Read Also:Google Maps for India gets AI-powered features, now supports Lens and Live view
Verdict
With the iQOO 12, the Chinese manufacturer has thrown the gauntlet to all its competitors that have releases lined up for early 2024. This isn’t your average gaming smartphone that falls short in other departments. Instead, it oozes personality with its design and puts forward a cutting-edge camera performance that easily matches (and in some cases surpasses) other smartphones in its price bracket. Priced at Rs 52,999, we don’t see a lot of smartphones beating the value for money that iQOO 12 provides.
iQOO 12 5G: Pros
Appealing design
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC produces a stellar performance
A few premium smartphones with good-quality cameras were launched in India this year. These are even better than those released last year. Many smartphone brands like Samsung, Vivo, OnePlus, Google and Xiaomi are now offering improved camera-centric features and sensors on the rear as well as on the front. If you are planning to upgrade your device and want to take your photography skills to the next level then our best camera phones of 2023 are listed here for your perusal.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra features a 6.8-inch Edge QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display. Its dynamic refresh rate ranges from 1 to 120 Hz, and its touch sampling rate is 240 Hz in game mode. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Samsung has also included the S Pen stylus with the phone.The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Review) has a quad rear camera setup, led by a 200-megapixel primary wide camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, a 10-megapixel telephoto lens and another 10-megapixel telephoto sensor Upfront there is a 12-megapixel selfie camera.
Vivo X90 Pro
The Vivo X90 Pro has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. The device runs on OriginOS 3 and runs Android 13. At its heart, there is an octa-core 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC and a G715 GPU. The smartphone includes a Zeiss-powered triple rear camera setup that consists of a 50-megapixel Zeiss 1-inch primary sensor with an f/1.75 aperture. A 12-megapixel extreme wide-angle sensor and a 50-megapixel secondary 50mm sensor with an f/1.6 aperture each are also included. Furthermore, there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera on the front with an f/2.45 aperture. Vivo X90 Pro comes equipped with a 4,870mAh battery with compatibility for 50W wireless charging and 120W rapid charging.Also Read:Google Maps for India gets AI-powered features, now supports Lens and Live view
Xiaomi 13 Pro
Xiaomi 13 Pro (Review)comes with a 6.73-inch 2K E6 LTPO 3.0 OLED screen. It runs on MIUI 14, which is based on Android 13 and is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The phone also includes a 4,820mAh battery which supports 50W wireless charging and 120W wired charging. The device features a triple rear camera setup that includes a 50-megapixel 1-inch Sony IMX989 primary sensor. Moreover, the system consists of a 50-megapixel Leica 75mm floating telephoto lens and a 50-megapixel wide-angle lens. There is a 32-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calling.
Google Pixel 8 Pro
The Google Pixel 8 Pro (Review)features a 6.7-inch Super Actua display with a 1344 x 2992 resolution. It also supports an Adaptive refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz. Under the hood, there is a Tensor G3 SoC with a Titan M2 security coprocessor. The phone runs on Android 14 with Pixel-exclusive features onboard. Google is also expanding Pixel support to seven years of OS upgrades and security updates. The device comes with a triple rear camera setup including a 50MP Octa PD sensor, a 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera and a 48 MP Quad PD telephoto lens. For selfies, there is a 10.5-megapixel Dual PD sensor on the front.The Google Pixel 8 Pro packs a 4,950mAh battery along with 27W wired fast and 12W wireless charging support.
OnePlus Open
OnePlus Open Display zoomThe OnePlus Open (Review)has a 7.82-inch LTPO 3.0 Flexi-fluid AMOLED primary display with 2440×2268 pixels of resolution. The secondary display features Super Fluid AMOLED with LTPO 3.0 measuring 6.31 inches. The device runs on OxygenOS 13.2 based on Android 13. Under its hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform with Adreno 740 GPU. It comes with 16GB LPDDR5X with RAM-Vita and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. The OnePlus Open includes a Dual-cell 4,805 mAh battery with 67W SUPERVOOC Charging support.The foldable phone is highlighted with a triple rear camera setup tuned by Hasselblad. The camera unit includes a 48MP Sony LYTIA-T808 “Pixel Stacked” CMOS primary sensor with Autofocus, a 48MP Ultra-Wide lens and an OmniVision OV64B 64MP Telephoto lens. The company has provided two cameras for selfies: 20MP primary (inner) and 32MP secondary (outer).
2023 saw a lot of activity in the foldable smartphone category. New players like OnePlus and Google stepped into the ring for the first time, while established names like Samsung vastly improved upon their offerings. As the years roll on, foldables are also getting more affordable, as evidenced by Motorola’s Razr 40. If you’re in the market for a folding phone, now would be the perfect time to buy one. So, without further ado, here are our top 8 picks for the best foldable smartphones in 2023.Read Also:Top 4 Easy Ways to Access and Manage the Clipboard on your Android Phone
OnePlus may have entered the foldable game a little late, but it did so with a bang. The OnePlus Open is a behemoth of a smartphone, powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. It spans 7.82 inches when unfolded and has a very handy 6.31-inch cover display if you want to use it like a traditional smartphone. Talking about the camera specs, the OnePlus Open sports a triple camera array consisting of a 48MP primary shooter, 64MP telephoto lens, and another 48MP ultrawide lens. Check out our review of the OnePlus Open to know how it performed.
Powerful, premium, and reliable, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is as close as it gets to the perfect foldable. One of the more notable improvements on this year’s Fold is its hardware and folding mechanism. Samsung has managed to cut down the gap between the two folded screens even further, making it more compact and allowing fewer dust particles to seep in. The Fold 5 also has one of the best inner displays on a foldable, with a 120Hz AMOLED panel and very minimal bezels around it. The 4MP under-display selfie camera for the inner panel is not one of our favourites, but it doesn’t bother us too much, given you can use the 10MP selfie camera on the cover display or the 50MP primary shooter to take selfies. Also present on the Fold 5 is a 10MP telephoto and a 12MP ultrawide lens. Check out our review of the smartphone.
Cover Display: 3.4-inch Super AMOLEDInner Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED 2X
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM
8GB
Storage
256GB, 512GB
Battery
3,700 mAh
Samsung’s flip phone saw one key improvement this year in the form of a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover display. This cover display can be used to access widgets, make payments using Samsung Pay, answer texts, make calls, and more. Like its previous iterations, the cover display can also act as a viewfinder for selfies and videos. The larger screen makes it easier to take selfies when the phone is folded. However, this display still cannot run all the apps from the library. Talking about the camera specs, the Samsung Galaxy Flip 5 has two 12MP sensors for the wide and ultrawide cameras. A 10MP camera is housed in a punch-hole cutout on the display for selfies. Read our review of the Samsung Galaxy Flip 5 here.
The Oppo Find N3 Flip has a lot of things going on for it. Instead of a horizontal cover display, the Find N3 Flip has a vertical screen right next to the circular camera module. This cover screen supports over 40 native cover screen apps. The Find N3 Flip is also the only flip phone on the market with an alert slider. What also sets the Find N3 Flip apart from its peers is the 32MP telephoto lens in the camera arrangement. Samsung and Motorola’s flip offerings lack this camera lens. The smartphone is currently priced at Rs 94,999 in India.Read Also:Lava Storm 5G powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC launched in India
The new Moto Razr 40 is one of the most affordable foldable ‘flip’ smartphones you can buy right now. For the price, it offers amazing specs. Powering the smartphone is the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC, which is an admirable chipset. It also gets a smaller cover display compared to the ‘Ultra’ variant. One of the biggest appeals of a flip phone is the lack of distraction when it is folded shut. A smaller cover display relays all the key notifications and ensures you don’t open the smartphone at every opportunity. Talking about the cameras, the 64MP wide and 13MP ultrawide sensors put up a good performance. There is also a 32MP selfie camera housed in a punch-hole cutout on the display.
With prices starting at Rs 69,999, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is one of the most affordable foldable phones on the market. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC and Mali-G710 MC10 GPU. It features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a giant 5,000 mAh battery. OS duties are handled by Android 13 running the HiOS 13 Fold skin. The rear camera module of the Phantom V Fold consists of a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens, and a 13MP ultrawide sensor. There is a 16MP inner display camera and a 32MP cover camera for selfies.
The ‘Ultra’ variant of the Razr series gets a larger 3.6-inch cover display and last year’s flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. GPU duties on the smartphone are handled by Adreno 730. The Razr 40 Ultra gets 2 lens camera module, featuring a 12MP primary shooter and a 13MP ultrawide lens. A 32MP lens housed in a punch-hole cutout on the display serves as the selfie camera. Like all flip phones on the market, the side key on the Razr 40 Ulra also acts as a fingerprint scanner. The smartphone supports 30W fast charging and 5W wireless charging.
Even though it did not launch in India this year, we could not omit Google Pixel Fold from this list. Google’s debut smartphone in the foldable category, the Pixel Fold feels very much like a first-generation device, but there are a lot of things that it gets right. The most important of those is its passport-size form factor, which we feel is perfect for folding devices. The chunky bezels around the display may be off-putting to some, but they make the phone very comfortable to hold. The incredible photo processing and Google’s smartphone magic give this foldable its unique Pixel-ness. Needless to say, we cannot wait for it to launch in India soon!Read Also:Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes Today 23 December 2023: Here is how to claim them
Conclusion
These are our picks for the best foldable smartphones of 2023. Think there’s a phone that deserves a spot on here? Let us know in the comments! Keep checking this space for more year-end lists this week! While you’re here, check out our picks for the best smartphones of 2023 as well!
Nothing Phone 2a may include a MediaTek Dimenisty 7200 SoC.
It is likely to use an AMOLED display manufactured by BOE and Visionox.
The device is said to feature a dual rear camera setup.
London-based tech firm Nothing is planning to introduce its third smartphone Nothing Phone 2a. The device is probably going to be released soon as details, leaks and reports about it have surfaced on the web. Recently a device which is believed to be Phone 2a was listed on the Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) site indicating an upcoming launch. Now a recent leak reveals a few important details about the alleged handset.As per previous leaks and reports, Nothing Phone 2a details were leaked from the UK-based OEM that appeared online. Based on the disclosed information, the Phone 2a is anticipated to be a toned-down variant of Nothing Phone 2 that was launched this year in July.A fresh report has revealed suggestions regarding the Nothing Phone 2a’s availability. According to reports, the phone will be sold under the model names PacmanIND, PacmanJPN, PacmanEEA, and Pacman in India, Japan, Europe, and other international markets.Also Read:Nothing 2a design detail, key specs leakedRumours suggest that the Phone is likely to be launched on February 27 at the ‘Nothing to See‘ Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona. Along with this, the company may also tease Phone 3 at the same event,According to the latest report, the Nothing Phone 2a is likely to make use of a 6.7-inch AMOLED display manufactured by BOE and Visionox under the product number rm692h5. The screen is expected to have 1,084 x 2,412 pixels of resolution. The display may also support a refresh rate of 120Hz. The Smartprix report further suggested that a MediaTek Dimenisty 7200 chipset might power the phone.The claim, which cited tipster Kamila (@Za_Raczke), also stated that Nothing Phone 2a’s dual rear camera sensor is most likely to include a 0-megapixel Samsung S5KNG9 1/1.5-inch main sensor and the 50-megapixel Samsung S5KJN1 1/2.76-inch ultrawide lens. It is further revealed that the phone is anticipated to feature a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 sensor on the front.Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A15 5G launching in India todayThe report goes on to say that the Phone 2a will be available in two colour options of Black and White. Seven wallpapers from the alleged Nothing Phone 2a were leaked namely “Ruxe,” “Nexul,” “Azunim White,” “Orbique,” “Rubrane Black,” “Ambra,” and “Virmar.” Reportedly, the default wallpaper for the Black variant is likely to be Rubrane Black, while the White variant’s wallpaper will probably be Azunim White.
Both Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A15 5G will feature a SAMOLED display.
They will also come with the Samsung Knox platform.
Moreover, the devices will feature a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP sensor.
Samsung is all set to upgrade its A-Series in India. The company will today announce two new smartphones Samsung Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A15 5G, both of which have already debuted in Vietnam. As per the company, the smartphone will feature a Super AMOLED display. In addition to this, both will include Samsung Knox Security. The devices are likely to include a 5,000mAh battery and could run on One UI 6.0 with Android 14 out of the box.Read Also:Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes Today 26 December 2023: Here is how to claim themIt is confirmed that both Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A15 5G will launch in India today at 12.30 PM IST. Before arriving in India they both have already launched in Vietnam on December 11. Both smartphones are likely to have the same specs as the Vietnamese models.Ahead of the official announcement the South Korean firm has revealed the key specs of the upcoming smartphones. According to it both Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A15 5G will come with Super AMOLED display with Vision Booster technology that provides enhanced visibility against strong illumination in outdoor circumstances.Galaxy A15 5G which will succeed the Galaxy A14 5G, “will showcase Samsung Galaxy’s #AwesomeIsForEveryone philosophy by providing a premium feel with its signature design language.”As per the company, Galaxy A15 5G will feature a triple camera setup that will include a 50-megapixel primary sensor. It will include VDIS to reduce blur or distortion in videos caused by unsteady or shaky movements. Galaxy A15 5G will also come with higher storage and RAM variants to meet the evolving needs of MZ consumers.Also Read:Nothing Phone 2a launch date tipped, specs and design details also revealedOn the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G will come with a 120Hz Super AMOLED display. The screen will also include Vision Booster technology, ensuring an immersive content viewing experience. In addition to this, the Galaxy A25 5G will feature a triple camera setup consisting of a 50MP (OIS) sensor.According to the company, the device will allow users to shoot high-resolution and shake-free photos and videos, eliminating blurred images caused by hand tremors or accidental shakes.Moreover, the Galaxy A25 5G will house several AI-enabled photo-editing features to reimagine your photographs with easy-to-use editing tools. It will be powered by a 5nm powerful processor. The Galaxy A15 5G and Galaxy A25 5G will also offer enhanced security and OS upgrades as compared to previous generations. The device will include Knox Security platform, offering features such as Auto Blocker, Secure Folder, Privacy Dashboard, Samsung Passkey and others. The devices will feature Knox Vault chipset, which provides a tamper-resistant environment for data that matters most on a user’s device. Knox Vault physically isolates PINs, passwords, biometrics and security-critical keys away from the rest and stores them in the secure memory.
Garena Free Fire is a battle royale game with regular awards and tournaments to keep players interested. If you play Garena Free Fire, you should be aware of the redeem codes that are released on a daily basis. However, because the battle royale game is banned in India, players from other countries can use the Free Fire Redeem codes daily. If you’re unfamiliar with the Garena Free Fire redeem codes or don’t know how to get them, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide to help you redeem them. Check out Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for 26 December 2023.The Free Fire redeem codes are a great way to get free stuff. These are 12-digit codes that contain alphabets and numbers, as well as an expiration date and time. Because the Garena FF redeem codes cannot be used more than once, you should hurry to the redemption page to claim your free reward before someone else does. To get a free reward, all you have to do is go to reward.ff.garena.com/en, which is the official redemption page. Also, keep an eye on this space for daily updates on Garena Free Fire redemption codes and rewards.Read Also:Samsung Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A15 5G launching in India today
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iQOO 12 is certainly the brand’s best-looking flagship smartphone yet. The long BMW stripes spanning the length of the back panel are now reduced to a small logo. This is a welcome change for someone who wasn’t a big fan of the gaudy branding. The ‘enamelled’ glass used for this back panel has a glossy texture, which is a bit slippery but thankfully does not register a lot of smudges or fingerprints.
The highlight of the back panel is the massive camera module. A silver metallic ring runs around this ‘rounded square’ module giving off a premium look. The black finish on the camera bump goes pretty well with the white colour of the back panel. It reminds us of Xiaomi 13 Pro which was released earlier this year. We’ll take a closer look at the camera specs and performance later in the review.
The iQOO 12 also gets some key upgrades to its camera arrangement. Like a complete flagship, the iQOO 12 offers a versatile camera performance under different lighting conditions, breaking the stereotype that comes with most gaming smartphones. The rear camera setup consists of a 50MP primary shooter with a 1/1.3-inch sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with OIS.
The 16MP selfie camera is the same unit as the one found on the previous iteration of the smartphone. It does a decent job of taking selfies and does not overcorrect the skin tones, which we like. The camera app offers a bunch of effects, filters, and shades to play around with while using the selfie camera. The only letdown is that this camera cannot record 4K videos. The maximum resolution has been capped at 1080p @ 30fps. In comparison, the primary rear camera can record 8K videos @ 30fps and 4K videos @ 30/60fps.
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iQOO 12 is certainly the brand’s best-looking flagship smartphone yet. The long BMW stripes spanning the length of the back panel are now reduced to a small logo. This is a welcome change for someone who wasn’t a big fan of the gaudy branding. The ‘enamelled’ glass used for this back panel has a glossy texture, which is a bit slippery but thankfully does not register a lot of smudges or fingerprints.
The highlight of the back panel is the massive camera module. A silver metallic ring runs around this ‘rounded square’ module giving off a premium look. The black finish on the camera bump goes pretty well with the white colour of the back panel. It reminds us of Xiaomi 13 Pro which was released earlier this year. We’ll take a closer look at the camera specs and performance later in the review.
Another design choice that paid off on the iQOO 12 is the flat metallic frame. A curved frame would have offered a better grip, but the flat sides massively elevate its in-hand feel. The glossy silver finish complements the ring around the camera module and adds to the ‘premium’ factor. The left edge of the frame houses the volume rocker keys and the power button. The SIM tray, primary microphone, USB Type-C port, and primary speaker grille can be found at the bottom edge. Up top lies a secondary speaker and microphone along with an IR blaster.
The 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a refresh rate of 144Hz and can reach a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. Using the smartphone under direct sunlight presents no complications, as the display is bright enough to be perfectly legible. The ‘Smart Switch’ option in display settings, alters the refresh rate of the screen according to your usage. It can drop down to 1Hz when the phone is on standby.
Watching content on the iQOO 12 is a wonderful experience. The smartphone offers Wideline L1 DRM and HDR10+ support and can play HD content across all major OTT platforms. The images produced on the screen pack a lot of details and feature rich colours. You can turn on the ‘Visual enhancement’ option from settings to boost the contrast and vividness of the display. You can choose to apply this effect for specific apps as well. The ‘MEMC and Super Resolution’ option increases the frame rate and resolution of some dynamic pictures, leading to smoother visual effects. The dual speaker arrangement is loud, but the sound quality could be a bit ‘fuller’.
While the hardware and material used on the iQOO 12 is impressive, the lack of IP67 dust and water resistance is a bit of a letdown. We have come to expect this standard on all flagships, so this smartphone’s IP64 rating falls a little short. Nevertheless, it is good enough to guard the phone against light rainfall and minor water splashes.
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Before we move on to the gaming performance, let’s take a look at how the iQOO 12 handled basic tasks during the review period. Our daily usage comprised using the phone for instant messaging, calling, emailing, shooting pictures and videos, playing media, gaming, and GPS navigation. Even with a dozen apps running in the background, the iQOO 12 did not miss a single beat. All the tasks were handled expertly and the phone kept up the pace with ease. Even in multi-window mode, we were able to watch YouTube in one panel while shooting tweets on the other. The new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 certainly feels a step ahead of its previous iteration. On Geekench 6, the iQOO 12 garnered a single-core score of 2,218 points and a multi-core score of 6,696 points.
An exemplary gaming performance is the cornerstone of every iQOO flagship, and the iQOO 12 is no different. The Supercomputing Chip Q1 pulls its weight in this department, supporting up to 144fps interpolation. We played Call of Duty Mobile and Genshin Impact in their highest graphic settings and did not experience any unwanted stutters or lags. What really impressed us was the thermal management brought about by the 6K Vapour Chamber which is 40% larger in size compared to the previous model. After gaming for an hour, the smartphone only got slightly warmer. Testing the device in the winter works in its favour, but given our experience with iQOO’s previous smartphones, this performance will be replicated in warmer temperatures as well.
While we aren’t the biggest fans of Funtouch OS, its latest iteration does bridge some of its flaws. Apart from a few third-party apps, there isn’t much bloatware on the device. The notorious ‘Hot apps’ folders are not present on iQOO’s flagship offering. The V-Appstore is still there and routinely sends notifications that are best described as spam. Another thing we dislike about Funtouch OS is the ‘Global search’ feature which gets triggered whenever you swipe down on the home screen. Ideally, you want this gesture to bring up the notification shade.
What we like about the Funtouch 14 OS is its dynamic effects package. You can use it to add personalised animations and effects for charging, fingering recognition, home screen transitions, and more. The ‘Background Stream’ feature lets you play YouTube videos in the background. This means that even if you don’t have a YouTube Premium subscription, you can play videos and songs with your phone’s screen locked. Pretty neat. You can also use this feature while gaming as well.
After a day of moderate to heavy usage, we were left with a 15-20% charge on the iQOO 12. The 5,000 mAh battery can be charged with the 120W power adapter provided in the box. It took the smartphone just under 30 minutes to fully charge. There’s no wireless charging, which isn’t a dealbreaker given the fast wired charging speeds.
The iQOO 12 also gets some key upgrades to its camera arrangement. Like a complete flagship, the iQOO 12 offers a versatile camera performance under different lighting conditions, breaking the stereotype that comes with most gaming smartphones. The rear camera setup consists of a 50MP primary shooter with a 1/1.3-inch sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with OIS.
The main sensor takes punchy, sharp images in bright daylight conditions. The images are well-detailed and colour-rich. You can choose from three colour modes on the Camera app – Vivid, Textured, and Natural. We stuck to the default Vivid mode as it produced the best results with colours that truly ‘popped’. The dynamic range offered by the primary camera in this mode was amazing. At no point did we feel that the images were overprocessed or we would have switched to the Natural mode. Our only minor complaint is that the sky felt a little underexposed in some of the images.
The 16MP selfie camera is the same unit as the one found on the previous iteration of the smartphone. It does a decent job of taking selfies and does not overcorrect the skin tones, which we like. The camera app offers a bunch of effects, filters, and shades to play around with while using the selfie camera. The only letdown is that this camera cannot record 4K videos. The maximum resolution has been capped at 1080p @ 30fps. In comparison, the primary rear camera can record 8K videos @ 30fps and 4K videos @ 30/60fps.
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The Google Pixel 8 Pro (Review)features a 6.7-inch Super Actua display with a 1344 x 2992 resolution. It also supports an Adaptive refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz. Under the hood, there is a Tensor G3 SoC with a Titan M2 security coprocessor. The phone runs on Android 14 with Pixel-exclusive features onboard. Google is also expanding Pixel support to seven years of OS upgrades and security updates. The device comes with a triple rear camera setup including a 50MP Octa PD sensor, a 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera and a 48 MP Quad PD telephoto lens. For selfies, there is a 10.5-megapixel Dual PD sensor on the front.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro packs a 4,950mAh battery along with 27W wired fast and 12W wireless charging support.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra features a 6.8-inch Edge QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display. Its dynamic refresh rate ranges from 1 to 120 Hz, and its touch sampling rate is 240 Hz in game mode. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Samsung has also included the S Pen stylus with the phone.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Review) has a quad rear camera setup, led by a 200-megapixel primary wide camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, a 10-megapixel telephoto lens and another 10-megapixel telephoto sensor Upfront there is a 12-megapixel selfie camera.
The Vivo X90 Pro has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. The device runs on OriginOS 3 and runs Android 13. At its heart, there is an octa-core 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC and a G715 GPU. The smartphone includes a Zeiss-powered triple rear camera setup that consists of a 50-megapixel Zeiss 1-inch primary sensor with an f/1.75 aperture. A 12-megapixel extreme wide-angle sensor and a 50-megapixel secondary 50mm sensor with an f/1.6 aperture each are also included. Furthermore, there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera on the front with an f/2.45 aperture. Vivo X90 Pro comes equipped with a 4,870mAh battery with compatibility for 50W wireless charging and 120W rapid charging.
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Xiaomi 13 Pro (Review)comes with a 6.73-inch 2K E6 LTPO 3.0 OLED screen. It runs on MIUI 14, which is based on Android 13 and is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The phone also includes a 4,820mAh battery which supports 50W wireless charging and 120W wired charging. The device features a triple rear camera setup that includes a 50-megapixel 1-inch Sony IMX989 primary sensor. Moreover, the system consists of a 50-megapixel Leica 75mm floating telephoto lens and a 50-megapixel wide-angle lens. There is a 32-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calling.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro (Review)features a 6.7-inch Super Actua display with a 1344 x 2992 resolution. It also supports an Adaptive refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz. Under the hood, there is a Tensor G3 SoC with a Titan M2 security coprocessor. The phone runs on Android 14 with Pixel-exclusive features onboard. Google is also expanding Pixel support to seven years of OS upgrades and security updates. The device comes with a triple rear camera setup including a 50MP Octa PD sensor, a 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera and a 48 MP Quad PD telephoto lens. For selfies, there is a 10.5-megapixel Dual PD sensor on the front.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro packs a 4,950mAh battery along with 27W wired fast and 12W wireless charging support.
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